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" Black screen BERLIN. Push through the R. Berlin skyline at night. A janitor in a hallway is mopping the floor. He is wearing headphones, as if listening to a Walkman. Two men walk up from behind him, speaking to each other in German. Texttype across the screen identifies the building as the LEIZIG AEROSPACE HEADQUARTERS. One of them men says ""Good nacht,"" to the janitor as they pass him. The janitor replies, ""Izt morgen,"" as they get into the elevator. The two men get into the elevator, still speaking to each other in German. The doors to the elevator slide closed. The janitor turns on a comm in his ear. 
Janitor  in Russian : They're in the elevator.
Head of Op  in Russian : The clamp is set.  pushes a button on a device he's sitting next to  Activating the charge.
Voice over Comm  in Russian : Acknowledged. ETA one minute.
 We see the elevator box descending through the shaft, then a view of the digital readout inside the car, clicking down 29, 28, 27. Cut to the two men, still speaking to each other in German. Cut to the device about ready to detonate. it explodes. We see the elevator begin plummeting down the shaft. Cut to reaction of the men in the car and then back to the car descending in the shaft. Cut back to the digital readout as the numbers whiz by 21, 20, 19, 18... The two men in the car are screaming. Suddenly, as the car reaches the 13th floor, it stops. we see a cable attached to one of the broken ones stretching taut. Then suddenly, the car starts rocketing upward. the younger of the two men in the car is screaming again. We see the car as it rockets up the shaft and then right out of the roof, where it is being carried, attached to a heliocopter and flying away into the night.  
 Black Screen. LOS ANGELES. Push through the G. We look through a fence in what appears to be the warehouse. Two figures sit huddled over a small table. 
Jack voiced over the scene : Okay, Sydney, the test is over.
 cut to Sydney removing two disks that were covering her eyes 
Jack: If you were still under the influence of any valid brainwashing technique, I'd know it. As for your memory loss, some forms of torture, electroconvulsive shock therapy for example, can cause amnesia.
Sydney: He was unarmed. Dad, I slit that man's throat.
Jack: Your remorse is premature. Without knowing the circumstances, you can't be sure you didn't have just cause.
Sydney: I know you don't want the CIA to see this tape to protect me, but maybe they should.
Jack: Sydney, they'll detain you indefinitely. If they learn you murdered Lazarey, you won't be able to participate in finding out what happened to you over the last two years, which, frankly, I need you for.
 Jack stands up from the table. Sydney follows suit. 
Sydney: I don't trust myself right now, Dad. Maybe the CIA shouldn't either.
Jack: Well, I trust you. I'll keep looking into Lazarey. Your mother may be helpful...assuming she's still alive. I haven't spoken to her in a year, but we established a protocol for making contact. I'll try and reach her. You deserve to get on with your life.
 Cut to an aerial shot of houses along a beachfront. Cut to Sydney, standing in front of a breakfast bar, wiping it down. The background is littered with moving boxes. Weiss walks in from a side door, carrying a moving box. 
Weiss: Why does moving heavy objects automatically mean, uh, that I need one of those beers? Chop, chop!
 Sydney smiles, grabs a beer bottle from a sixpack on the counter, twists off the top and turns to hand it to him. 
Sydney: Maybe because you're a slave to advertising.
Weiss: Thank you.
 Sydney walks across living room to unpack a box 
Weiss: Is that a smile? It's nice to see that again.
 Sydney looks up a little surprised, gives a cute, embarrassed smile, and looks down again. 
Sydney: Yeah.
Weiss: You're sure you're okay with this? I mean, are you going to be all right? By yourself?
Sydney: I just can't wrap my head around it. I mean, Francie's been dead for two years, but I feel like I saw her a few days ago. And...now that Will is in witness protection, I can't even contact him. All my friends are just...gone.
Weiss: Not all your friends...
 Sydney smiles, then looks around and sits on couch. 
Sydney: This place isn't so bad...
Weiss:  laughs  Come on. Two blocks from the beach! Are you kidding me!? And you've got me as a neighbor... trust me, you're set.
Sydney  seriously : Can I ask you something?
 Weiss turns around from taking a swig of his beer. 
Weiss: Yeah.
Sydney: Vaughn's wife...What's she like?
Weiss  looks down uncomfortably, sighs, then sits down : I'm not sure if you really wanna hear this.
 Sydney looks at him expectantly. 
Weiss: When Vaughn heard that you were dead? He dropped off the face of the earth. I mean, literally, Syd, he..he was..he was out of the country for, like, six months. You need to know that he was not cavalier about moving on.
 Sydney nods painfully. 
Weiss: I mean, I could barely convince him to consider coming back to the Agency.
Sydney  surprised : He's thinking about coming back?
 Weiss can't seem to maintain eye contact with Sydney now. He looks everywhere but her. 
Weiss  more softly now : Well...you don't have to worry about that, 'cause it's not gonna happen.
Sydney: Because of me...because I came back, right?
 Weiss pauses to consider an answer, then his phone rings. Sydney continues to ponder what Weiss has just said...and not said. 
Weiss: Weiss. Yeah. Got it. We'll be right there.
 Sydney sighs. Cut to black. 
Voiceover of unknown man's voice: At 1300 UTC, two agents of the Central Intelligence Agency were abducted in Berlin.  Scene of the two men sitting in a dark room against a wall, bound and gagged. A door opens and a man walks in. We only see his leg and an arm as he reaches down and drags the younger of the two agents to his feet as he appears to protest from behind his gag.  We claim responsibility for this act of aggression against the world's remaining superpower.  Two men take the younger agent and forcibly throw him backward onto a metal medical table and chain his arms down.  Who we are, is unimportant. What we represent is unimportant.  Cut to a gray-haired man with a scar down the left side of his face and eye, holding a hacksaw. The man on the table is screaming in terror.  What we want it to be heard.  The scene of the ""doctor"" as he stands over his ""patient' while two guards stand by from the doorway of the room. The door swings closed. 
 Cut to the briefing room of the JTF as Sydney, Jack, Dixon, Weiss, and Marshall listen to the audiotaped message. 
Voice: Within this audio file are coordinates leading to a designated location. Go there. Retrieve the package. Follow our demands.
Jack  as photos of the abducted men appear on screen in the middle of the room : The two agents, Klein and Rotter, were working undercover for us at Laszig Aerospace. We believe they were abducted by a group known as ""The Covenant,"" a loose affiliation of Russian Nationalists, comprised of former Central Committee members, and retired KGB; that we know little about them. The Covenant seems to function like an organized crime family.
Marshall: Now the pickup location the Covenant specified is a theater in Munich in the...red light district, actually...it's an adult theater. Now, I checked and um, today's feature, now a rough translation...I don't actually speak German...it's ""Penal Code, Part Deux"" if anybody...cares...I have the times...
Dixon: I don't like the idea of sending someone in alone to pick up the package.
Jack: It's doubtful they'd betray us at this stage. Breaking their own rules before we even know their demands would result in a loss of negotiating credibliity.
Sydney: I'll go. I want to.
Dixon: Run the optech with Marshall. That's it.  People get up to leave  Syd, stay a minute.  Jack and Syd exchange a look before Jack leaves. 
Dixon: I'd rather send Weiss. You're allowed to give yourself time before you jump back in with both feet.
Sydney: The best way I can think of to start feeling normal is to start acting that way. I need this.
Dixon: I'm allowing you to go, but you should know...you're not the only CIA operative that's experienced lost time. There's a group. Their next meeting's at the end of the week.
 Off Sydney's reaction we, cut to black. MUNICH. Push through the C. Night scene of what is supposedly the red light district Marshall spoke of. A lone man in spectacles sits watching the movie. Sydney pushes the curtain aside and enters the theater. 
Sydney: I'm in the theater.
 Cut to a building schematic lit up in green on a computer screen. Weiss is leaning over it. 
Weiss: We've got you on fly-by, Mountaineer. The perimeter's clear, no suspect signals...we're on standby.
 Shot widens. Jack and Dixon are standing behind Weiss, listening to comms. Cut back to Sydney in theater. She walks down the aisle and then stops, looking down a row of seats with a flashlight. She holds the flashlight under her arm and pulls out latex gloves, putting them on. She kneels down and pulls a box from under a seat. It's about the size of a large shoe box, maybe slightly larger. It's wrapped in brown paper. 
Sydney: It's a box; I'm sweeping it for explosives.
 Sydney uses a device over the box. Cut to Jack's reaction. 
Sydney  voiceover : It's clean. Going to open it up.
 Camera pans to Dixon, also looking concerned. 
Dixon: Proceed with caution, Mountaineer.
 Sydney opens the box and moves aside some bubble wrap, feeling around the edge of the box with one gloved hand. She pulls her hand out of the box; her fingertips are covered in blood. 
Sydney  to herself : Oh, God...
 We see the box as she moves aside the bubble wrap. It's the severed head of the younger agent, Klein, eyes closed, a paper sticking out of his mouth. Sydney breathes hard, reacting to the sight of the severed head. Cut to Dixon on comms. 
Dixon: What is it?
Sydney: One of the agents...Klein...  cut to reaction of Marshall, then Weiss ...it's his head.  Pan up to Jack and Dixon . There's a piece of paper wedged in his mouth. Gimme a sec.  Sydney extracts the paper and opens it . It's written in Russian. I have their list of demands.
 Cut to black. End of Act One 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Aerial scene of LA, daytime. Cut to conference room at the JTF. Dixon is pacing while other meeting members are sitting. 
Dixon: The death of Peter Klein is a great loss to this agency, but keep in mind that his colleague is still alive, and it's our job to bring him home.
 Cut to Lindsay, then Sydney. 
Dixon: National Security Counsel Director Robert Lindsay will be coordinating with us.
 Dixon sits. 
Lindsay: As some of you already know, the Covenant has agreed to return our remaining agent in exchange for the release of Mr. Sark.  Cut to reaction of Jack.  I'm here to inform you, trading Sark for your remaining asset has been approved by the NSC.
Sydney: Wait a minute...we can't just let him go!
Lindsay: To the best of our knowledge, Sark's been bled dry of every piece of intel he knows. The burden of criminal justice not withstanding, he now has a value to us only as a commodity in trade.
Sydney: Without even knowing why these people want Sark, how can we even consider this!?
Lindsay: We think we know why they want him. They want him so they can kill him. Intelligence provided by Arvin Sloane  Cut to a look shared by Sydney and Dixon and then back to Lindsay  indicates that Sark may be responsible for the death of a high ranking member within the Covenant. They may want revenge.
Sydney: If your 'revenge' theory is wrong, we're setting a terrorist free, to say nothing of the fact that taking Arvin Sloane's intel at face value is insane.
Lindsay: While I'm fully aware of your history with Sloane, if Director Dixon can trust him, I think you can, too.
Dixon: For the record, I don't. I never will. But I can't deny that, despite my feelings for Sloane, he has provided us with accurate intelligence for over a year now. I'm authorizing the trade. You and Weiss will escort Mr. Sark to the exchange point in Mexico. You'll leave in four hours.
 Lindsay gets up from the table and starts to walk off, as he passes by Dixon's chair he speaks. 
Lindsay: I'll come back...
 Jack and Sydney both give Lindsay a dirty look as he leaves. Cut to Jack and Sydney walking in the JTF rotunda. 
Sydney: Since when did the NSC become so eager to negotiate with terrorists?
Jack: Bob Linsday has the White House spin machine ready to cover him when his actions prove ill advised. He's nearly untouchable.
Sydney: I'd love to prove that wrong.
Jack: You've come close enough in forcing his hand with my release. While you're in Mexico making the exchange, I'm going to Zurich to see Sloane. He'll be expecting me and we should appear predictable.
 Sydney stops walking, staring at something. Cut to a plaque on the wall with the title ""Agents Killed In Action"". Cut to a closeup of Sydney's name on the plaque.  
Jack: I'll have that adjusted.
 Sydney turns to look at Jack. 
Sydney: Where was I buried?
Jack: You were...cremated. Vaughn spread your ashes at sea.
 Cut to a college campus. It does not appear to be the same one Sydney went to school at. Cut to Vaughn standing behind a desk in a classroom, speaking in French. 
Vaughn: N'oubliez pas lundi soir ""les 400 coups"", on le joue à la Cinémathèque. D'autre part, ce sera une version sans sous-titres.  Translation: Don't forget on Monday evening ""Les 400coups"" is showing at the film library. Moreover, it will be without subtitles. *Thanks to vaughn ally for the French and the translation*  So, if you guys didn't understand what I just said...good luck on the quiz...
 Students snicker, then get up to leave. Vaughn is looking through some paperwork. Sydney enters the room as the students exit. She looks nervous, anxious. Vaughn looks up, noticing someone there. He's shocked to see her there. His expression turns anxious and tense, as if steeled against another outburst. Vaughn doesn't know what to expect from Sydney. He sighs. Sydney meets his eyes. 
Sydney  softly, sort of wistfully/painfully : You're a French teacher, huh?
Vaughn  pauses, answering cautiously : Yeah.
Sydney: I know that you're thinking about coming back...to the Agency.
 Cut to Vaughn's reaction. He still has the same expression on his face. He's waiting to find out what Sydney wants, why she's there. 
Sydney: On the off chance that your hesitation is out of some courtesy to me...you can forget about it. I...I mean... I can handle you being there. Don't worry about me.
 Cut back to Vaughn's reaction. He looks off, as if in deep, troubled thought, then looks down and away. He takes a step or two closer to Sydney, while Sydney crosses her arms across herself in a self-protective gesture. Vaughn sighs again, then speaks, mildly defensive. 
Vaughn: The other day you said I gave up on us because I didn't have faith; that somehow you didn't mean enough to me.
Sydney  pained : When I said that, I was...
Vaughn  earnestly, in a pained half-whisper : No, let me finish.
 Cut to Sydney, she looks at him, sorrow and pain reflected in her eyes. 
Vaughn: After you died, I used to talk to you...like you were still around. Literally, out loud, whole conversations about...nothing  Vaughn looks lost in memory as he speaks : the weather...Should I get a new car? Should I have another drink?...
 Cut to Sydney. She's clearly hurting for Vaughn. Cut back to Vaughn as he continues to speak. 
Vaughn  meeting her eyes now : Then one day...you started answering.  shakes his head slightly...his voice turns a bit unsteady and hoarse.  I mean, I could hear you in my head...like you were right next to me, Sydney.
 Cut to Sydney. It looks like she wants to cry. Cut back to Vaughn. 
Vaughn: And although rationally I knew I was a guy who...stayed up nights drinking...talking to his dead girlfriend... Still, I couldn't stop.
 Cut to Sydney. Her eyes are watery. Cut back to Vaughn. 
Vaughn: So, before you tell me you can handle me coming back to the CIA, there are two things you need to know: First...is that I was so in love with you...that it nearly killed me.
 Cut to Sydney, eyes still watery, her face awash in pain and sorrow, and then back to Vaughn. 
Vaughn: And second... Vaughn shakes his head ...that I don't regret moving on with my life.
 Cut to Sydney. She's devestated by what Vaughn went through. She nods. 
 Cut to scene of Zurich at night. Cut to Sloane's office. His personal assistant is in the room with him. 
Assistant: The president of the World Bank that you stop by his table. We've received word that he's...willing to make a sizable contribution to our cancer research.
 A man walks in with a file folder. Sloane opens it and signs it, still talking to his assistant. 
Sloane: His wife's a vegetarian, so make sure she's attended to.  His phone rings; he answers. He's wearing an earpiece, so we don't hear what is said to him.  Yeah. Send him in.  Sloane hands the folder back to the man and speaks to both of them.  I need you to excuse me.  They leave. He takes his earpiece out. From Sloane's point of view, we see Jack Bristow enter. 
Jack: A world relief organization...the sheer audacity of your alleged turnaround would be laughable, if you weren't so dangerous.
 Sloane smirks. 
Sloane: I was wondering when you'd come to see me, Jack.
Jack: You don't really expect me to believe that you've changed.
Sloane: I expect you to believe in the consistency of my obsessions. Jack, I pursued the Rambaldi puzzle across the world for over 30 years. It never occurred to me that when the artifacts were finally assembled, that they would produce nothing more than a message...of peace.
Jack: Personally, I would have found it anticlimactic...that after expecting to assemble a weapon of ultimate power, you ended up with a revelation you could have acquired from a fortune cookie.
 Sloane smirks again. 
Sloane: Always the aetheist, Jack. Hmm... I've missed you.
 Jack walks forward menacingly. 
Jack: I'll come to the point. I believe you're responsible for Sydney's disappearance. Tell me why, right now, and give her the peace of mind she deserves. In exchange, I'll halt my efforts to invalidate your pardon agreement.
Sloane: Jack, don't go digging; you won't find anything. I know that you were imprisoned for making contact with your ex-wife. You went to Irina Derevko for help to find Sydney. Now I wouldn't have believed that you would ally yourself with a woman you vowed you'd never trust again. So, if you're capable of having such a change of heart, why is it so hard to believe that I am as well?
Jack: Because every morally questionable thing I have done has been to protect Sydney. You don't have the same excuse.
Sloane: Really?
 Sloane retrieves a mini disc from a davenport and returns to face Jack. 
Sloane: I investigated Sydney's death, too. This file contains all the leads I pursued...mostly dead ends.  He slides the disc across the desk toward Jack.  I'm hoping you'll find something in it that's useful. I trust that you will look at it...before you dismiss it outright.
 Jack picks up the disk. 
Jack: Should I take this as your official denial of any involvement in Sydney's disappearance?
 Sloane nods. 
Jack: Then, you've just made the worst mistake of your life. I'm going to bury you.
 They stare each other down, then Jack turns and starts walking away. Cut to black. End of Act Two. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cut to cell door sliding upward. Sydney walks through to stand before the glass of Irina's old chamber. Sark is sitting on his bunk, head against the wall, knees up, with his arms lying across his knees. 
Sydney: I wanted a word before you get traded.
 Sark looks over at Sydney, clearly shocked. He gets off his bunk and walks to the glass to face Sydney. 
Sark: Dear God, it can't possibly be you...
Sydney: Don't start this conversation by acting surprised that I'm alive.
Sark: Sydney...you know how highly I regard your abilities as an operative, but...even I didn't think you were capable of cheating death once your remains had been identified...which begs the question...if it wasn't your body they removed from the ashes...whose was it?
Sydney: I read the transcripts of your confessions...including the fact that you and a woman named Allison Doren killed my friend...Francie.
Sark: If you've read my transcript, you know how cooperative I've been. I'll be glad to pay you the same courtesy if you simply tell me what you're getting at.
Sydney: That explosion in my apartment was a cover up...to make the CIA believe I was dead. What I believe is that Sloane abducted me, I think you know why...but you failed to mention that in your confession.
Sark: If I'm to understand what you're saying, you have no idea where you've been for the last two years.
 Sydney doesn't answer. 
Sark: None?
 Sydney gives Sark a dirty look. Sark lets out a short laugh. 
Sark: Unbelievable!  snickers again  I'm sorry, I don't mean to laugh, it's just...I'm speechless. Sydney, if Sloane had intended to abduct you, I wasn't privy to it.
Sydney: What if I said I still don't believe you?
Sark: I'd say it'd make no difference. In 24 hours I'll be free, and...you'll remain in the dark.
 Sark and Sydney stare each other down, then finally, as Sydney turns to leave... 
Sydney: See you in Mexico.
 Cut to black. MEXICO. Push through the X. A deserted desert plain, hills in the background  filmed with an amber lens...everything looks yellowish . Two vans in the distance drive toward the camera. Cut to Sydney, speaking to other team members in one of the vans.
Sydney: We've agreed to a location in the Sonora desert as the point of exchange. Each side is allowed no more than a five man cover team.
 Cut to the two vans as they stop. The team starts to disembark from one van. 
Sydney  voiceover : Once the exchange is initiated, Sark and Rotter will be released simultaneously.
 Sydney disembarks from van, walks over to the other van. Cut to Sark sitting in the van and then Sydney as she bends down next to him to remove his foot shackles. She looks up at him and they make eye contact. 
Sark: I assure you, this organization, the Covenant, is as much a mystery to me as it is to the CIA. I can't imagine why they'd want to make this trade.
Sydney: You're about to find out.
Sark: My life's in danger, isn't it?
 Sydney makes eye contact, but doesn't answer. Cut to two other vehicles as they drive toward the exchange point. Cut to Sark as he steps out of the van, followed by Sydney. Cut back to two sedans driving closer. Cut back to Sydney and Sark standing, watching their approach. Cut to wide screen view of the two vans on one side, the two sedans on the other side, with plenty of space between them. Cut to the two sedans. Three men climb out of the first sedan. One holds a flare gun up into the air and sends a flare into the sky. Cut back to Sydney, standing next to Sark. 
Sydney: Space Ops, we've received a call signal. Should I confirm?
Dixon: You're authorized, Mountaineer.
 Sydney points her flare gun into the air and fires. Close up on Sydney as she waits. People in the other sedan get out. Cut to a close up of Rotter. Cut back to Sydney. 
Sydney: We have a visual on Agent Rotter.
Dixon: Roger, Mountaineer. Release the prisoner.
 Cut to Rotter as he begins to walk toward the CIA side of the exchange. Cut to Sydney unlocking Sark's handcuffs. He looks toward her, clearly uncomfortable. 
Sydney: You're up.
 Cut to wide angle shot of Sark and Rotter as they walk toward each other. Cut to close up of Sark walking. Cut to close up of Rotter walking. Cut to Sydney and Weiss as they stand watching. Cut to Sark and Rotter approaching each other in the middle. Cut to Sydney, she's noticed something amiss. Cut to three vehicles approaching the exchange area. As Sark and Rotter meet in the middle, Sark puts up a hand to halt Rotter's progress, nodding toward the group of cars that Sydney's noticed. They both stare in that direction. Cut to the six Covenent men as they turn and look behind them. Cut to the three oncoming vehicles, then back to Sydney and Weiss. 
Sydney: Space Ops, we have incoming vehicles. We need an Iden immediately.
Dixon: They're not ours, Mountaineer. We're trying to get a visual. Stand by.
Sydney: If we don't finish this trade before those vehicles get here, the Covenant will think it's a doublecross.
 The vehicles get closer. They're police cars. Cut back to Sydney and Weiss as we hear heliocopter blades whirring. She and Weiss turn and look behind them as a heliocopter comes over the closest hill toward them. 
Sydney: There's a chopper inbound. It's one of ours!
 The heliocopter flies overhead and emits an announcement. 
Voice: CIA operatives! This is Sgt. Trask of Delta Force! Put down your weapons! This operation has been countermanded by the National Security Council!
 The Covenant members begin firing at the heliocopter and jumping into their vehicles. Cut to Sydney and Weiss as they move around the side of the van. 
Weiss: Take cover!
 Cut to Sark and Rotter, who both lay down on the ground to get out of the fire exchange. Cut to Covenant members still shooting at copter and getting in vehicles. A police car screeches into view. The Covenant members start shooting at the police car. Cut back to Sydney and co. using the vans as cover. 
Dixon: Sydney, report!
Sydney  yelling over sounds of gunfire : Delta Force just showed up out of nowhere! Lindsay ambushed us!  fires her weapon  Dixon  to ops officer on comms at desk he's standing over : Get me Bob Lindsay! Now!
 Back to gunfight. A Covenant member is shot. A policeman is shot. Members of the CIA team firing. Cut back to a really ticked off Dixon. 
Dixon: Don't tell me to calm down! You used my agents as bait!
Lindsay: I'm trying to reaquire your missing agent without releasing Mr. Sark. Now, I'm sorry I didn't fill you in, Director Dixon, but I don't trust the CIA to maintain operational secrecy.
Dixon: You son of a bitch!
Lindsay: Yeah...can I get back to you, Director? I'm a little busy...
 Dixon hangs up on Lindsay. Cut back to policemen in the gunfight. They shoot another Covenant operative. Cut to Delta Force members in heliocopter taking aim and firing. Cut to Covenant member as he takes out the oil or fuel line on the heliocopter. The heliocopter starts to lose altitiude. The head Covenant operative runs around the side of his car to drag one of his men who has been shot out of the way so he can get in the car. Cut to Sydney. 
Sydney: Great!
 Head Covenant member drives the car forward as the other car provides his cover, shooting another one of the police officers. He pulls up next to Sark and Rotter, still lying on the ground and points a gun at them. 
Covenant member: Both of you! Get in! Go!
 Both Sark and Rotter get up and scramble toward the car. Sydney sees this and starts bolting toward the car. More gunfighting between Covenant operatives and the police and CIA agents. 
Weiss: Psycho's getting away with both of 'em!
 Sydney runs toward the car, but they're too far ahead. She yanks off her sunglasses and holsters her gun. She's ticked. Cut to black. End of Act Three. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Aerial view looking down over LA in daytime. Cut to Lindsay, standing facing a urinal. He flushes it, then partially turns. Although the screen cuts him off at the waist, it's very clear he's zipping up his zipper. He walks around the corner to the sink and leans over, turning on the water and washing his hands. The frame widens. We see a reflection of Sydney in the mirror, standing behind Lindsay in the men's room, looking very 'hell hath no fury', but controlled, ticked off. Lindsay looks up, sees Sydney's reflection and jumps, getting water all down the front of his pants. 
Lindsay: Son of a bitch!
 He shakes water off his hands and looks down at his wet front. 
Sydney: We should have gotten that last hostage back. We would have if...
Lindsay: Who the hell do you think you are!?
Sydney: I'm the person who's going to hold you accountable if they kill him!
Lindsay: Oh, you're going to hold me responsible!?
Sydney: Did I stutter?
Lindsay: What exactly is the purpose of this conversation?  Sydney starts talking over him here  Did you want me to apologize...say I'm never going to do it again?
Sydney: To let you know that I will take you to the mat...every time you pull something like this! I am not impressed by the fact that you play golf with the President...
 Lindsay gives Sydney a condescending smirk 
Sydney: It was moronic, and borderline criminal!
Lindsay: Did it slip your mind that I am the Director of the National Security Council!? I could pick up the phone and have you thrown in the same jail cell your father just vacated...Hell, it's still warm!
Sydney: Do it. Give me an object lesson in the abuse of power! Show me how it's done!
Lindsay: If you're finished...this is the men's room...
Sydney  snidely : Who let you in?
 Sydney turns and walks out. Lindsay mutters under his breath and starts pulling paper towels out of the holder to clean off his front. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cut to black. Then we slide to the left to reveal Sark, sitting at a table under the lone light in the room, leaning both arms on the table. An empty chair sits before him. We hear a door open and Sark looks in that direction. It is the Covenant agent, carrying a wine bottle with a corkscrew sticking out of the top and two wine glasses. 
Agent: Chateau Patreuse, 1982...Your favorite, no?
 Sark looks rather surprised. The Agent sits down in the other seat before him. 
Sark: Have we met?
Agent: No...but you knew my brother. Antonin San'ko.
Sark: And I suppose this is to be my last drink.
 The Agent pulls the cork out of the wine bottle. 
San'ko: Not necessarily.  Begins to pour wine into the wine glasses.  I know the bomb you placed in that vehicle was not meant for him. On the other hand, it does seem that you owe me...  takes a drink of the wine 
Sark: And what would that price be?
 San'ko finishes his mouthful of wine. 
San'ko: 800 million dollars.
Sark: 800 million dollars? I have nowhere near that amount in my nest egg.
San'ko  smiling : That, Mr. Sark, you do...
 San'ko slides the full wine glass over to Sark. Sark looks up at San'ko. Cut to Sydney walking into the rotunda of the JTF. She rounds a corner and stops. The camera pans 180 degrees so that we can see what she's looking at. It's Vaughn, dressed in a grey suit, talking to Dixon and shaking his hand. Close up of Sydney's reaction. There is pain in her eyes, but also a determination, as if saying 'I can do this.' Vaughn notices her standing there and stares, dropping Dixon's hand. Dixon turns, also sees Sydney, and beckons her over. She walks toward them and stops, standing next to Dixon. 
Dixon: Sydney...Vaughn's qualified for reinstatement.  Dixon's voice continues as voiceover of following scene  Until his field rating's been updated, he'll be on analysis, but he's back...effective immediately. If there are any special considerations either of you would like me to take into account, now's the time to speak up.
 Close up of Sydney's face, then Vaughn's. Vaughn is clearly worried about Sydney's reaction; there's worry etched on his face. He looks at Dixon and then finally meets Sydney's eyes as if asking her, ""Are you sure you're okay with this?"" Cut to include all three of them in shot as Dixon continues talking. Vaughn stands with his hands clutched together in front of him, as if awaiting a verdict. Cut to Sydney. She looks away briefly and then back, meeting Vaughn's eyes. For a split second, we see emotion in Sydney's eyes, but then it's gone and she's all polite business. 
Sydney: Welcome back.  She nods slightly. 
Vaughn: Thanks.  He nods back. He looks over Sydney's shoulder toward the sound of footsteps. His mouth drops open slightly, we can tell he's steeling himself for something even worse than seeing Sydney... Slightly breathless, he says  Hello, Jack.
 The look Jack gives Vaughn that is cold and unfriendly. Brings to mind the looks he gave Vaughn during their first meeting at the Chinese restaurant... a ""You'd better hope I don't catch you alone in some dark alley, or else I might have to kill you for breaking my daughter's heart"" look...before completely snubbing him and speaking to Dixon as if Vaughn wasn't even there and hadn't spoken to him.
Jack  to Dixon : I just found out why the Covenant is interested in Mr. Sark.
 Cut to Vaughn's reaction to the snub. He appears as if he was expecting it, but that it still hurt more than he wants to admit. He looks down. 
Jack: At 10 o'clock this morning, Sark walked into the Thornton Bank in the Cayman Islands, accompanied by Ushek San'ko, a known operative of the Covenant.
 Cut to scene of Sark with San'ko and another guard as they enter a hallway leading to a door. Sark puts his thumb on a pad next to the door. The door reads his thumbprint and the door opens, revealing a waisthigh square stack of gold bullion bricks about 8 feet by 8 feet. Sark looks shocked and amazed. 
Sark: He was then led downstairs, where he used his thumbprint to access an executive vault. Inside the vault was a little over 800 million in gold bullion. More surprising is the fact that Sark had no idea he was entitled to that money...
 Cut back to JTF 
Dixon: Entitled?
Jack: Eight months ago, an interagency memorandum reported the murder of a Russian diplomat by the name of Andrian Lazarey.
 Cut to Sydney's reaction to this news. She gives a sideways glance at her father. 
Jack: His murderer has never been found.
 Cut back to Sydney again at the bland way Jack delivers that lie. She's clearly uncomfortable, and looks down. 
Jack: However, a source of mine has provided evidence indicating he was a descendent of the Romanov royal family in Russia. The money was in his trust when he died. It went to Mr. Sark...Lazarey's son...  He looks at Sydney as he says this, she looks back, shocked. Weiss and Marshall walk up. Weiss is holding a file folder. He sees Vaughn standing there. 
Weiss: Hey! Vaughn!
 Vaughn smiles slightly, as if relieved to see a friendly face. Marshall smiles at Vaughn also. 
Weiss: We tasked a satellite to track the enemy sedan once it left the desert. They were tracked to a Frankfurt night club known for selling top of the line synthetic drugs. Analysis thinks its a front for the Covenant.  Hands Dixon the folder 
Dixon: Do we have reason to believe the last hostage is still alive?
Jack: Yes. They're aware he's the team leader and therefore has the highest security clearance. The information they could extract from him would be priceless to our enemies.
 Dixon looks at a photograph of a man inside the folder 
Weiss: His name is Otto Edel. Drug dealer; he runs the club. He'll know where our agent's being held.
Dixon  to Sydney : I want you to accompany the hostage rescue team.
Marshall: Actually, I had an idea... I think Syd should go in as a biochem major, you know, Harvard dropout, totally spoiled, maybe she got kicked out for synthesizing Exstasy in her dormroom, or crystal crank...
Dixon: Fine. Marshall, run the optech.
 Cut to Jack and Sydney outside talking. 
Jack: The CIA would have discovered Lazarey's connection to Sark on their own, so there was no added risk to you in breaking the news myself. Without that tape, the CIA can't link you to his death.
Sydney: This can't be a coincidence. I'm responsible for Lazarey's death and nine months later, the Covenant gets Sark released in exchange for his 800 million dollar inheritance!?
Jack: It's looking more likely they're responsible for your 2 year absence. Be it under duress, or by some...other unknown means, they compelled you to carry out the assassination. I've scheduled to contact your mother tonight; hopefully she'll be some help.
 Cut to Jack's sedan sitting in an underground parking lot. Closeup of computer screen as he types a message in the AudioByts chat room  in red, all caps...his handle is Mozart_182 : Distinguished composer looking for music lover. He puts a comm earpiece in that's connected to some voice program in his computer. A pop up box comes up that blinks: Handel_4me wants to chat privately... We hear Jack's audio program read Irina's response when Jack opens the private window: Couldn't believe it when I saw your ad in the London Globe. Jack types back: Glad you're alive. Then he types: Our daughter is alive. Irina's text pops up: My God. How is she? He types: Recovering, though she doesn't remember the last two years. Then he types: I need your help getting background on a man named Andrian Lazarey. Irina's response: Will upload all intel to our FTP dropsite. Then: Miss you. Jack pauses, then types: Miss you, too. 
 Cut to black. FRANKFURT. Push through the U. A waitress with a short spiky blond hairdo dressed in a black top and short skirt walks by with two martini glasses on her tray. The bar is smoky. Some people dance, some are obviously under the influence of the drugs they sell there. In walks Sydney. She has a short black bob hairdo, small black framed glasses. A long black blazer is buttoned and she has a tie knotted around her neck and a long black skirt. She walks through the bar, reaching the entrance to the room where we see Edel on a couch with some young blonde babe. Sydney is stopped by one of the guards, who pats her down. He points to her pocket. She pulls out a Palm Pilot. 
Sydney  pointing at Edel : It's for him.
 Security guard shows the Palm Pilot to Edel. He nods and waves Sydney inside. She approaches Edel. 
Edel: You're very attractive...for a chemist.
 Sydney pretends to be flattered, smiling and looking down. 
Sydney: Thank you for meeting with me.
Edel: I like to keep my options open, although I doubt you can improve on my little...cocktail.
Sydney: I can triple your sales.
Edel: Really? How?
Sydney: By making your drug more addictive.
 She turns on the Palm Pilot. There is a rotating schematic of a chemical compound on it. She hands it to Edel. While he's looking at the schematic, Sydney starts unbuttoning her blazer, revealing a black corset top. 
Sydney: Take a look.
 Edel does look...at her. Sydney smiles. Cut to black. End of Act Four. 
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 Camera pans from feet of dancing clientele in bar up to Sydney dancing with Edel. 
Edel: Very impressive. Where did you learn your trade?
Sydney: I was a biochem major at Harvard, not that I think they'll be asking me to make any commencement speeches in the near future.  she smiles up at Edel 
Edel: Their loss...my gain.
Sydney: I need one liter of your product.
Edel: Oh! Just like that, hmmm?  playfully, he sounds amused by her 
Sydney: I'll chemically alter it according to the spec you saw and have it back to you within the week. If you don't see demand go up, you owe me nothing.
Edel: Somehow I would not mind being indebted to you.
 Sydney laughs and touches her lips playfully with a finger. Cut to Edel's office as Edel closes the door behind himself. Sydney is already in the room. She slides her fingers sensually along the desktop as she walks around it. 
Edel: Make yourself comfortable. I will only be a moment.
 Edel heads for his wall safe. She checks Edel when he's not looking and playfully fluffs her hair when he is. Edel turns to her and holds up a small vial. 
Edel: This has a street value of 50,000 dollars.
Sydney: Mind if I try it?
Edel: Be my guest.
 Sydney takes the bottle and grabs a syringe from the table, starting to load the drug into the needle. 
Edel: Of course, if I'm going to let you walk out of here with that, I'll need some sort of...collateral. You understand.
Sydney  innocently : I didn't bring any money.
 Edel walks closer to her; stands right behind her 
Edel: I do accept...other forms of payment...
 Sydney holds up the syringe, as if ready to inject it 
Edel: There's an air bubble in there...
 Edel moves as if to help Sydney fix it. Sydney grabs his arm and twists it behind him. Cut to a view of Marshall sitting at a computer, Dixon standing over him. They are listening to the feed from Sydney. Both are wearing comms earpieces. Cut to Vaughn, standing over Marshall's other shoulder, also listening to the feed. The look on his face is hard to describe, almost as if he's worried, but doesn't want to show he is. His mouth drops open slightly as he listens to Sydney with Edel. He doesn't have a comms earpiece. They hear Edel's groans as Sydney twists his arm. 
Sydney  voiceover : Do exactly as I say or I push the plunger.
 Cut back to Sydney. She has forced Edel down into a chair. The syringe has been stuck into his neck. 
Sydney: Where is the alarm terminal that protects the sub-basement?
Edel  spits out : Bitch!
 Cut to Marshall's shocked expression. He looks over his shoulder directly at Vaughn. 
Sydney  voiceover : Tell me where it is or you get an aneurysm!
 Cut to Vaughn. He doesn't notice Marshall's glance. He leans in closer, concern more plainly etched on his face. Cut back to Sydney and Edel. 
Edel: Okay...down the hall, first door. But I only manage the facility, I do not know the codes, I swear!
 Sydney elbows Edel in the side of the head, knocking him out. Slide cut to Sydney in the hallway, rounding a corner. She finds the alarm terminal. 
Sydney: Mountaineer to Space Ops. I've found the alarm terminal.
 Cut to JTF. Sliding pan of Dixon on comms and Vaughn standing beside him, both hands on his hips, listening to Sydney's transmission. 
Sydney  voiceover : I'll need a minute to hack.
Dixon: Copy that, Mountaineer. Blue team, do not breach until advised. Alarm is active.
 Cut to chain link fence. Focus in on Weiss and a small team. 
Weiss: Copy that, Space Ops. We're holding outside rear entrance.
 Cut to closeup of Sydney's hands. She's holding one of her high heeled shoes. She slides the base off, revealing a small electronic device. She removes it and plugs it into a phone jack located on the alarm panel. 
Weiss  voiceover : Once Mountaineer disables the alarm, we'll proceed inside.
Dixon  voiceover : Copy that. Mountaineer, your entrance to the sublevel will be through the last door down on the north hallway.
 Cut to Marshall's computer screen as it displays in green the 3D layout of the building. Vaughn leans closer, looking at the schematic over Marshall's shoulder. 
Vaughn: Marshall, why does all this cabling run to the control room?
Marshall: Looks like...some sort of filtration system...
 Cut to Vaughn, studying the scematics closer, worried. Cut to closeup of the code hacker. The code is beginning to appear on the screen. 
Sydney: I've got the code; I'm entering it now.
 Cut to Vaughn, still studying the layout over Marshall's shoulder. 
Vaughn: What could it be used for?
 Cut to Marshall 
Marshall: It could be a halon based fire supression system, some alarms...
 Vaughn suddenly picks up a spare comms earpiece from the desk and sticks it in his ear. 
Vaughn: Sydney, stop! You've got the wrong code! The alarm will be triggered by that sequence!
 Cut to Sydney as she was about to type in the code. She stops immediately and pulls her hand away. She listens on her comms to what Vaughn is saying. Cut back and forth between her and Vaughn. 
Vaughn: Remember the security system in Nepal? It's the same system! Those numbers can be converted into a password; that is the real code! Read me the sequence!
 Cut to Vaughn 
Vaughn  aside to Marshall : Give me a pen.
 Marshall swiftly complies while Sydney reads off the code to Vaughn. Dixon watches with concern. 
Sydney  voiceover : 746F70686174.
 Closeup of Vaughn as he studies the number he copied down and translates it into a code. Cut to Weiss' team outside the club. 
Dixon  voiceover : Blue team, stand by.
Weiss: Copy that.
 Cut back to Marshall and Dixon watching Vaughn nervously as he decyphers the code. Vaughn puts down the pen. 
Vaughn: Okay. Tophat...try Tophat!
 Cut to Sydney typing in code. Cut to Marshall's concerned face. Cut to Vaughn's wide eyed concerned face, leaning over the desk, watching the computer screen. The red lights go off. The screen is all green again. 
Marshall: Okay, it worked; the alarm's deactivated.
 Cut to Vaughn, panting a nervous sigh of relief. He stands up, rubbing his forehead. Cut to Dixon, also tense but relieved. 
Dixon: Blue team, the system is disarmed. Move in.
Weiss  voiceover : Copy that.
 Cut to back door of club. One of Weiss' team sets an explosive on the door, they step back, it goes off. The team pulls out their pistols and pull open the back door to go inside. Cut to Sydney hurrying down the hallway. Cut to Weiss' team inside lower basement, guns drawn. 
Vaughn  voiceover : Blue team, I read two guards at your 3 o'clock.
 Weiss and team head in that direction. Cut to two guards heading toward them. They start firing. Weiss' team fires back, shooting both guards. Weiss and team move toward the downed guards. 
Weiss: Space Ops...Guards down.
 Sydney comes running from another corridor. She grabs an entry card and a pistol from one of the guards. Cut to a metal door with a swipe card entry. Sydney swipes the card. The light turns green. She pushes the door open. A man lies on a metal table. A gray haired and bearded man leans over him. As Sydney speaks, the gray haired man starts to reach for a gun. 
Sydney: CIA, freeze!
 The man is ready to fire, so Sydney shoots him. The man falls over backward into a metal storage container. Sydney hurries forward to the man on the table. 
Sydney  In German : I'm CIA. You're going to be okay, Agent Rotter.
 She removes Rotter's gag. 
Rotter: Oh, thank God! Thank God!
 Cut to a very nervous Marshall. Cut to Dixon, who nods to  cut  a very nervous but relieved Vaughn. 
Sydney  voiceover : Space Ops, I have the prisoner. He's okay.
 Cut to Sydney, starting to release Rotter's hands from the table. The evil doctor starts to speak. Sydney picks up her gun again and aims it at him. 
Doctor: You kept your promise. You said you would kill me.
 Cut to Sydney. She's shocked. Cut back to doctor. 
Doctor: You were my favorite...
 Cut back to Sydney. Her mouth drops open. Cut back to doctor. 
Doctor: ...you never broke.
 Sydney suddenly realizes this doctor knows her, has something to do with her lost time. She lowers her gun and rushes over to him. She grabs him by the lapels, shaking him. 
Sydney: Who the hell are you!? What are you talking about!? Wh...why...why did the Covenant take two years of my life!?
 The doctor makes eye contact with her for a moment before closing his eyes and drooping. We see a bullet wound in his chest. Sydney puts her hand over her mouth, gasping and sobbing. 
 Cut to black. LOS ANGELES. Push through the O. LA skyline, daytime. Cut and pan to a man's face as he's talking. 
Man#1: The last thing I remember seeing was the missile threat warning on my cockpit display. The next thing I know, I'm being lifted by a special forces team out of an Iraqi hospital. I still don't know what happened in those 18 months in between.
Woman#1: The hardest thing is...what I do remember: my life before. I can't seem to let go of it.
Man#2: Even worse than not remembering...are the dreams. And I can't tell if they're part of something that really happened to me, or my mind trying to fill in the blanks so I finally can get some answers.
 Cut to reveal a circle of about 10 or 11 people. Sydney is one of them. 
Group Moderator: Thank you, Tom. Well, we have a new member today. Sydney, welcome. If you have anything to say, we'd be happy to hear it.
Sydney: Right now, it just helps to listen, thanks.
Man#2  Tom : How long you been back?
Sydney: A little over a week.
Tom: The dreams start yet? Nightmares?
Sydney: Nope.
Tom  resignedly : They will.
 Close up of Sydney's face as she feels distinctly unnerved. Cut to Sydney walking down the hallway to Dixon's office, pushing open the door. Dixon is sitting on the edge of his desk. Dixon looks up and starts to stand when he sees her. 
Dixon: Sydney...
Sydney  cuts him off : I appreciate that you think it's good for me to know that there are other people out there who've experienced what I have, but you cannot put me into that group!
Dixon: Sydney...
Sydney  continues, cutting Dixon off again. Her emotions are leaking out: pain, sorrow : Look, I'm not even gonna pretend that it isn't hard to see Vaughn... Do I still have feelings for him? Of course I do. Finding out that...
Dixon  more firmly this time : Sydney. This is Lauren Reed.
 Cut to Lauren, sitting in a chair on the other side of the room. 
Dixon: She's going to be our new liaison to the National Security Council.
 Cut to Sydney. She glances in Lauren's direction, then closes her eyes and smiles, embarrassed that she had her outburst in front of someone else. She tries to compose herself. 
Sydney  to Dixon : I...I didn't mean to interrupt.  to Lauren  I..I didn't know you were here...I..I..I'm sorry.
 Lauren gets up and walks over to Sydney. Lauren appears moved, respectful. She puts out her hand and shakes Sydney's. 
Lauren: It's okay, really.
 Sydney smiles, embarrassed, and turns to leave, but Dixon starts talking to her and she stops. 
Dixon: Apparently, you had a coversation with Bob Lindsay in the men's room of the federal building in which you made your distaste for him abundantly clear.
 Cut to Lauren. She appears a bit disturbed by Sydney's confrontation with Lindsay and appears to want to hear Sydney's answer. Sydney turns around, gives a sideways glance at Lauren as if she wished she didn't have to discuss it in front of this person from the NSC. 
Sydney: I...guess I did.
Dixon: Well...he got the message, because he decided to return to Washington. He's assigned Agent Reed here in his place  Cut to Lauren again. She seems to be assessing Sydney's character. There appears to be a bit of sorrow in her eyes as well, almost as if she might want to cry. Cut back to Dixon.  to assist our efforts against the Covenant. She'll also be looking into the murder of Andrian Lazarey as part of a joint investigation with the Kremlin.
 This makes Sydney nervous. She looks a bit fearfully at Lauren for a split second before saying. 
Sydney: If there's anything I can do to help...
Lauren  in a respectful, almost apologetic tone : You should know, in addition to being the new NSC liaison, I'm also Michael Vaughn's wife.
 Cut to Sydney's reaction. She's stunned. Her eyes widen. 
Sydney  softly, almost a whisper : Hi...","Sydney's search for her past leads to a jailed Sark, but their Q&A is cut short when he becomes the ransom for a pair of abducted CIA scientists, whose kidnappers may be tied to the murder of his father. Jack contacts an old friend of sorts for info on Sloane's new world-peace project, and Vaughn makes a decision about his future as an operative. The episode shows a CIA plaque with names of ""agents killed in action"" which includes below ""Bristow Sydney A."" the name of production designer Scott Chambliss.",summ_screen
"""The Secret In the Soil""
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ACT ONE
 Opens: BOOTH, BRENNAN and SWEETS and in SWEET'S office in session. 
SWEETS: Okay, Dr. Brennan, Agent Booth. Together. A little closer. Okay, yeah, that's perfect. Beautiful. Now keeping your back straight, I want you each to lean forward.
BOOTH: No.
SWEETS: Excuse me?
BRENNAN: Come on, Booth. I'm sure this is just one of those meaningless exercises meant to illustrate the importance of supporting each other.
BOOTH: We agreed to see another therapist, not be action figures for a 12-year-old.
SWEETS: I'm 22, Agent Booth. I have a doctorate in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where my dissertation on the effects of job stress was published.
BOOTH: That's great. I'm sure your mother is really proud of you, Sweets.
SWEETS: Dr. Sweets, or Lance, you know, if you're more comfortable with informality, but I'd prefer, out of respect for each other and the process of psychotherapy, that we at least try to, uh...
BOOTH: Sign the forms so I can get out of this suit and I could have a Saturday night.
BRENNAN: I don't care how young you are. I've never believed in psychotherapy.
SWEETS Agent Booth, Dr. Brennan, this isn't a game. The FBI is considering severing your partnership.
BRENNAN: What?
BOOTH: Why?
SWEETS: Why? Dude, you arrested her father.
BRENNAN: He was just doing his job.
SWEETS: Yeah, but come on, he, like, he arrested your father. He's going to have to be a witness against him. Circumstances such as these tend to stir up a lot of scary feelings.
BOOTH: I don't have scary feelings. Maybe you need a little night-light at night to sleep.
SWEETS: Agent Booth, you've been trying to intimidate me since the moment you stepped in here. And you've succeeded.
BRENNAN: Don't...scare the boy, Booth.
SWEETS: Now, I need you both to, uh, fill out these questionnaires and get 'em back to me. Don't share your anwsers It'll help me evaluate whether Dr. Brennan's services should be signed to a new agent.
BOOH: That's not going to happen.
SWEETS: Like it or not, Agent Booth, I'm the therapist in charge of this case, so I suggest that we work in cooperation rather than conflict.
BRENNAN: I can cooperate. SWEE Good. Agent Booth?
BOOTH: I'm still going to call you Sweets.
SWEETS: Yep.
 Cut to: BOOTH and BRENNAN in the FBI SUV. 
BRENNAN: It's some kind of personality test.
BOOTH: I can't believe he gave us homework. You know, probably his. What kind of kid works on a Saturday night?
BRENNAN: Oh, that's my fault. I told him I wasn't available during the week.
BOOTH: Whoa, whoa, why'd you go and do that? You know, I had, I had seats right behind the dugout.  His phone rings.  Booth.
BRENNAN: Don't look on my paper.
BOOTH: Okay, yeah, got it. Well, there's only one thing more fun than therapy on a Saturday night and that's a dead body.
 Cut to: crime scene, with the usual cop cars, and forensic workers. 
BRENNAN: Look at all the cars. I thought the VA hospital was closed.
BOOTH: Well, it is, Bones, but I mean, come on. It's the weekend, right? An abandoned building surrounded by acres of secluded land. Use your imagination. Teenagers, hormones.
BRENNAN: You're saying they're here to fornicate.
BOOTH: Yes. Nice image, very, uh, biblical.
 They walk up to CAM. 
CAM: These two were on their way to a romantic encounter under the stars and literally tripped over the remains.
BOOTH: Oh, I'm guessing that killed the mood.
CAM: I've got patchy tissue. But this level of decomp pushes things into your territory. I haven't touched it yet.
BOOTH: Definitely not homeless...nice watch, good shoes, at least what's left of them.
BRENNAN: Male, middle-aged. Level of decomp would suggest he's been out here a few weeks, but...
BOOTH: I don't get it. Kids coming here every night and they're just noticing him now...
CAM: Dumped at the top of the hill?
BOOTH: And he rolled down.
CAM: Would explain the amount of fresh mud and leaves on the body.
BRENNAN: These bones are still greasy. Did you take an internal temperature?
CAM: With this degree of decomp, why would it matter?
BRENNAN: Maybe he hasn't been dead as long as he looks. The body is still radiating a lot of heat.
CAM: Wow, you're not kidding.
BOOTH: We used to use the local golf course. I remember taking Mary Ann Milano to the ninth hole... sand trap. She had long hair all the way...
CAM: You are so going to regret telling this story.
BOOTH: Okay, now what do you got?
BRENNAN: 127 degrees?
BOOTH: Wow, that's really not normal.
CAM: No, that's way past really not normal.
BOOTH: You're saying that before the body was dumped it was...
CAM: Cooked.
BOOTH: Cooked?
BRENNAN: Cooked.
ACT TWO
 Medico-Legal Lab - Platform. ZACH, BRENNAN, and HODGINS. 
HODGINS: Has it occurred to either of you that this might be another victim in the Widow's Son case?
ZACH: Based on what?
HODGINS: Because the victim was cooked like an entree. Same as that guy in Germany.
BRENNAN: There's no evidence here to suggest cannibalism...no bite marks.
HODGINS: No condiments.
ZACH: We have a bullet hole in the sternum, Dr. Brennan. What guy in Germany?
HODGINS: He ran a computer ad online, said he was looking for someone to eat.
BRENNAN: There's an excessive amount of mud and debris from the dump site. It makes it difficult to get a clear view of the injury.
HODGINS: Yeah, tell me about it. I have to separate and distinguish particulates and insects from the body's original location.
ZACH: People actually replied to the ad?
HODGINS: Oh, yeah. Guy ended up feasting on a computer engineer.
ZACH: That's extremely disturbing.
 CAM: enters. 
HODGINS: Well, hello, my exotic princess.
CAM: What a charmingly inappropriate greeting, Dr. Hodgins.
ZACH: I think he's talking to a bug.
CAM: Well, now I feel a bit... rejected.
HODGINS: Looks like something from the Nitidulidae family. Where did you come from, you gorgeous creature? Do you have any friends?
HODGINS: Boy, he melted like ice cream on a hot summer day.
CAM: So when do I get my turn with him?
BRENNAN: Oh, we should be finished within...20 minutes.
CAM: Excellent.
HODGINS: Wow. I'm finding a large concentration of bristletails and harvester ants dead by the victim's feet. That is odd.
CAM: The guy was cooked, Hodgins. Odd is kind of a relative term.
 Cut to: BRENNAN in her office, BOOTH walks in. 
BOOTH: Hey. Angela called. She wanted me to...Hey, is that the test from Dr. Sweets?
BRENNAN: Yes.
BOOTH: Well, what'd you put for number seven? Because I put 12 to 15 times a day, and now I'm thinking I really misunderstood the question.
BRENNAN: We're not supposed to discuss our answers.
BOOTH: Come on, Bones, the teacher's not in the room, let me see.
BRENNAN: Is this how you got through school, Booth?
BOOTH: No. Well, maybe algebra, but...
 ANGELA enters. 
Hey, Booth, I got your I.D. Franklin Curtis, age 54. His wife Margie reported him missing yesterday.
BOOTH: Whoa...Augusta county. He was rich.
ANGELA: Yeah. Founder of the Natural Sun organic supermarket chain.
BRENNAN: There's one near my apartment. Excellent selection of local produce.
BOOTH: Totally overpriced. A carrot is a carrot.
ANGELA: Hey, it's worth it. Organic, there's no pesticides. It's from sustainable farms. Every time that I buy something there, I feel so virtuous.
BOOTH: Guy started off with a single roadside produce stand, which he grew into a nationwide supermarket chain.
BRENNAN: An organic capitalist.
BOOTH: Ambition like that is bound to create a few enemies.
 HODGINS enters. 
HODGINS: I tested fabric samples from the victim's pants They were covered with chloropicrin.
BOOTH: Why the pinchy face, Bones?
BRENNAN: Franklin Curtis built his whole career on organic produce and chloropicrin...
HODGINS: Is a pesticide.
 Cut to: HARDING home with MARGIE CURTIS, her daughter KAT, BOOTH and BRENNAN. 
MARGIE: I was at a yoga retreat with my daughter. When Frank didn't answer the phone, I got worried.
 KAT enters. 
KAT: Here, Mom. Ignatia Amara. It's a homeopathic remedy for grief.
MARGIE: When we came home, there was a cup of herbal tea on the counter as if he'd just...stepped out for a moment.
BOOTH: I noticed the fields as we drove in. You still operate the farm?
KAT: No matter how big the business got, Dad always wanted to remember how it all started.
BRENNAN: Your farm, it's...certified organic, correct? No pesticides besides natural predators?
MARGIE: Of course.
BOOTH: Your husband, was he having any personal problems, recent arguments?
MARGIE: No, everybody loved Frank.
KAT: Mom.
MARGIE: Your dad was a wonderful man.
KAT: My dad was kind of obsessed. He'd pressure conventional farmers to go organic.
MARGIE: ""Pressure"" makes it sound so...He was an extremely generous man. He offered to support them financially, while they made the transition.
BRENNAN: What if a farmer didn't want to switch?
KAT: Dad would turn things over to his lawyers. They'd find some legal loophole. Property taxes, zoning, who knows? Eventually Dad would just buy them out.
BOOTH: And he'd force people off their land. I see. Any farmers he was trying to convert?
 Cut to: outside, BOOTH and BRENNAN are walking up to ANDREW HARDING on part of his land. 
BOOTH: Yeah, Mr. Harding?
HARDING: Something I can help you with?
BOOTH: Yeah, FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. This here is my partner Dr. Temperance Brennan. I'd like to ask you a few questions about Franklin Curtis.
HARDING: You can tell that son of a bitch that the only crop that will ever grow in this land is tobacco. I don't give a crap how many suits he sends over here.
BRENNAN: He, he didn't send us,Mr. Harding. Franklin Curtis is dead.
HARDING: Well, I wish I could muster up some remorse.
BOOTH: Wow, No love lost between the two of you, I see.
HARDING: The man was trying to kick me off of my own land. My family has been on this farm for over 150 years. Tobacco built this country, yet these self-righteous eco-hippies have the nerve to look down their nose at us.
BOOTH: Did you see Frank last Thursday?
HARDING: N-Not that I can recall.
BOOTH: Really? Because Virginia Pesticide Control Board reports that you registered an application of chloropicrin to your field last Thursday, the same day Frank disappeared.  Pulls out a sheet of paper. 
HARDING: So? It's a fumigant insecticide. It's perfectly legal.
BRENNAN: It was all over Frank's clothing.
BOOTH: All... over.  Waves sheet as he says it. 
HARDING: Okay, he did come over. He said he was giving me one last chance before he started playing dirty.I was spraying the fields. I may have accidentally aimed the chem hose at him.
BOOTH: Accidentally.
HARDING: Look, I swear I wasn't trying to hurt him. I just wanted him off my property. You understand? Who the hell was he to take my land from me?
 Cut to: BOOTH and BRENNAN in the FBI SUV. 
BOOTH: I'm just saying the guy had a point. If pesticides are so bad for us, then how come people live longer now than they did before they used pesticides?
BRENNAN: You're over-simplifying an enormously complex issue..
BOOTH: Meaning you don't have a good answer.
BRENNAN: The arguments in favor of organic farming aren't just about food safety.They're about prevention of soil erosion, protection of water quality, carbon emissions from shipping, not to mention...
BOOTH: Whatever, you know what, you're not going to see me paying four dollars for a tomato.
BRENNAN: You know, a researcher at the University of Florida proved that alligators who swim in pesticide contaminated waters have smaller genitalia than their clean-water counterparts.
BOOTH: No way.
BRENNAN: Way.
 Cut to: Medico-Legal Lab, with CAM 
CAM: See? Right there. There's some kind of pattern on what's left of the skin tissue. I'm hoping a more artistic eye than mine can make sense of it.
ANGELA: Regular circular shapes, cross-hatching, I'd say button marks. Like buttons from the victim's shirt were pressed into his flesh while he decomposed.
CAM: Yes, that's exactly what they are.
ANGELA: Glad to help.
CAM: Here's the thing, though. Our victim's clothing doesn't have any buttons.
 Cut to: BOOTH and BRENNAN in the FBI SUV. 
BOOTH: Yeah, in this whole environmental footprint thing, right, I mean, why shouldn't I leave a footprint? I'm here, right? Hey, why should I have fewer rights than any other species? Hey, Bones, you know we're having a lively discussion here.
BRENNAN: Tobacco has to be cured.
BOOTH: Yeah, I know, and it kills you. We're on the same side with that one.
BRENNAN: Curing at tobacco farms is done in curing barns, using indirect fired burners.
BOOTH: Oh, so if Frank's body were in Harding's curing barn, that would explain how it got cooked.
 BRENNAN's phone rings. 
BRENNAN: Brennan.
BOOTH: That should be enough to get a warrant to search the farm.
BRENNAN: There's what?
CAM:, in the lab: Skin slippage. Our victim was pressed up against another body and during whatever heating process the two went through, the second corpse's tissue basically melted onto our victim.
BRENNAN: Thanks.
BOOTH: What, we got big news from the nerd posse?
BRENNAN: When we search the tobacco farm, we'll be looking for more than the murder site. We'll be looking for a second victim.
ACT THREE
 HARDING home, with LIZBETH, BOOTH, BRENNAN and various federnal and forensic personnel. 
LIZABETH: I'm making lemonade.
BOOTH: Lemonade!
LIZBETH: It's awful hot today.
HARDING: It's an intrusion, Elizabeth, not a garden party.
BOOTH: Agent Booth, ma'am.
LIZBETH. Elizabeth Harding. Pleasure to meet you.
BOOTH: Listen, we won't be any longer than we have to.
LIZBETH: Shame about Mr. Curtis.
HARDING: Uh, we don't have to talk to them, Elizabeth.
LIZBETH: Don't mind Mr. Grouchy.
BOOTH: Did you know Mr. Curtis personally?
LIZBETH: Oh, of course. Although, maybe not as personally HARDING: Elizabeth... LIZBETH:...as he might have liked.
BOOTH: How's that?
LIZBETH: Andy didn't tell you?
BOOTH: No.
LIZBETH: Oh, he get so jealous. No reason. Looks aren't everything. Mr. Curtis was a big flirt. Always making passes at me.
HARDING: It didn't seem relevant.
LIZBETH: And right under his poor wife's nose, too. Fool thought he could get me to convince Andy to sell the farm.
HARDING: Elizabeth!
LIZBETH: Oh, don't you start again. When I told Andy, I don't think I have ever seen him so mad. What a temper you have.
BOOTH: Thank you, Mrs. Harding. You have been very helpful.
LIZBETH: Tell Andy. He doesn't think I can do anything right. So how many lemonades?
BOOTH: Oh, how many lemonades?  Turns to ask various FBI guys in the garden, working. 
BOOTH: Make a pitcher. Great.
 Medico-Legal lab, ZACK, HODGINS. 
HODGINS: Put solar panels on my house. Compact fluorescents in every socket and still feel guilty when I use a paper napkin.
ZACK: I've been looking at low-impact housing. I saw a free-standing house that was 118 square feet. This entry to the sternum might not be a bullet hole.
HODGINS: Wait, wait, wait. 118 square feet? Dude, that's smaller than the janitor's closet.
ZACK: There's room for a bed, kitchen on one wall and a small bathroom. I don't really see why I would need more. Isn't the goal to reduce our impact on the environment?
HODGINS: Our lives aren't only about function. We are allowed to enjoy ourselves occasionally.
ZACK: That's why I work.
HODGINS: Yes, finally. Identified my mystery bug. Carpophilus nitidulidae. King of the lab! It's an agricultural pest, found on pineapple plants.
 Cut to: HARDING farm, with BOOTH, various FBI agents strewn about. 
WOMAN FBI AGENT: Agent Booth? There's nothing, the curing shed is clean.
BOOTH: Yeah, but the body was cooked, and there should be another body, too.
WOMAN FBI AGENT: Not here.
 Enter LIZBETH. 
LIZBETH: More lemonade?
WOMAN FBI AGENT:Yes, please.
BOOTH:  to WOMAN FBI AGENT  No, no, no, just go back inside and check.  to LIZBETH  I'll take half a glass.  Phone rings.  Booth.
 BRENNAN and ANGELA in BRENNAN'S office, talking to BOOTH on speaker phone. 
BRENNAN: He was around pineapple plants at the time of his death.
BOOTH: Pineapples?
ANGELA: Hodgins found insect activity that's only found on pineapple plants.
BRENNAN: But the closest place they're grown commercially is Florida.
BOOTH: You're saying that the body was moved from Florida?
BRENNAN: I don't have an explanation, I'm just giving you the facts.
ANGELA: I found this article about the environmental impact caused by transporting crops over long distances. It mentions this farmer in Virginia who was trying to grow tropical crops in a hot house.
BOOTH: Like pineapples?
ANGELA: Like pineapples.
BOOTH:  to ANGELA and BRENNAN  Thanks. to LIZBETH, with lemonade  Thanks.
 Cut to LYNDON PAGE'S house, the kitchen, with BRENNAN and BOOTH. 
PAGE: Boy, sorry to hear about Frank. He was a good man. A big supporter of what I'm trying to do here.
BOOTH: All right, Mr. Page...
PAGE: Please, call me Lyndon. You ever eat a pineapple for the same day it was picked Agent Booth?
BOOTH: Actually, no, and...
PAGE: Let me make you each a smoothie.
BOOTH: That's okay.
BRENNAN: I'd love one.
BOOTH: Frank Curtis ever visit your hot house?
PAGE: Once, back when I first built it. He had some advice on how to maximize sun exposure.
BOOTH: What's he doing?
BRENNAN: He's powering the blender. The wheel rim is attached to a generator. This is rather ingenious.
PAGE: Stay fit and save energy.
BOOTH: I'm sure it'll catch on; so, you and Frank, you ever have any problems?
PAGE: No, never. Probably helped that I didn't have a wife for him to flirt with.
BOOTH: Seems Frank had a habit of hitting on other people's wives.
PAGE: All great men have their foibles. Go ahead and check out the hot house. I'll bring these out soon as they're done.
 Cut to: hot house with BRENNAN and BOOTH. 
BOOTH: Frank Curtis's wife stood to gain the most from her husband's death. If she found out he was cheating...
BRENNAN: But you said her alibi is solid.
BOOTH: That doesn't mean we can't, you know, double check. I bet Sweets was picked that on all through school.
BRENNAN: And that's relevant now, why?
BOOTH: You're kidding me, right? Scrawny kid like that sees me coming, a former jock, and he's thinking to himself, ""Time for a little payback,"" you know? Make him fill out all those stupid forms. Threatens to take my partner away from me.
BRENNAN: These tubs are too small to fit anything. We're not going to find the second victim here.
BOOTH: Yeah, you know what, you're right. So what do you say we go check... Bones, was that you?
BRENNAN: Was what me?
BOOTH: That smell.
BRENNAN: I don't know what you're talking about.
BOOTH: Come on. Why don't girls just admit it? It's a natural bodily function. You're a scientist.
BRENNAN: Booth, I don't...That had to be you.
BOOTH:: It wasn't me!
BRENNAN: ""He who smelt it, dealt it.""
BOOTH: How do you even know that phrase?
 PAGE enters. 
PAGE: Phew, sorry about that smell. Guess I left the vents open.  Hands them their smoothies.  Community composting facility is about a mile away, but when the winds blow westerly, it smells like it's around the corner.
BRENNAN: Do you take agricultural wastes to the composting facility?
PAGE: Sure, almost every organic farmer in the county does. It's a great program. You give them your waste and in return, they give you certified organic compost at a fraction of the cost.
 BRENNAN hands back the cups to PAGE. 
BOOTH: Whoa, I wasn't done with that.
BRENNAN: I have an idea. Thank you very much, Lyndon. Your smoothies are excellent.
BOOTH: Hey, hey, hey, do you have any ""to go"" cups?
PAGE: The road to the apocalypse is paved with disposable food containers, my friend.
 Cut to Medico-Legal lab, with HODGINS, and BOOTH and BRENNAN on the phone in the FBI SUV. 
HODGINS: Compost, of course. The identifying organisms would have started dying as soon as the body was removed from the heat.
BRENNAN: But how high do the temperatures get?
HODGINS: Inside a large compost heap, as high as 170 degrees.
BOOTH: That's hot enough to cook a body.
BRENNAN: And if Lyndon contributes his waste to the pile, that could explain why the pineapple beetle was there.
HODGINS: Hey, you guys going to check out a large compost pile?
BOOTH:  quietly  It's wrong how excited he sounds. Wrong.
 Cut to: compost yard, with numerous trucks and equipment. BOOTH, BRENNAN, and GAVIN LEE. 
LEE: We've got five people on staff full time. But there's 43 farmers with keys to the gates. You all right?
BOOTH: Yeah...oh, just the smell.
LEE: We've probably got a couple masks in the office, you two want me to go...
BRENNAN: I'm fine. Agent Booth tends to be squeamish.
BOOTH: Look, I'm fine, okay? So you were saying 43 farmers?
LEE: They're welcome to dump their own waste, otherwise we schedule a pickup with our truck when it's--
TIM: Hey, Gavin.
LEE: Oh, Tim Peck, Clay Ainsley, couple of our local farmers. This is Agent Booth, Dr. Brennan. They're here about Frank.
 CHARLIE ROGAN enters. 
CHARLIE: Truck stopped running again, Gavin. I think it needs a new fuel filter.
LEE: I just replaced it two weeks ago.
CLAY: Yeah, when I switched to bio-diesel, I went through at least four fuel filters. It's a conversion, loosens up the deposits.
BOOTH: You work here?
CHARLIE: Yes sir. Charlie Rogan.
BOOTH: Did you know Frank Curtis?
CHARLIE: Very well. I only just heard what happened to him. I dated his daughter all through high school. Gavin introduced us. If there's anything I can do...Mr. Curtis was a great man.
CLAY:  scoffs 
BOOTH: Oh, you disagree?
CLAY: Frank Curtis was in it for the money, not the cause.
TIM: Then why did he donate his entire estate to environmental groups? We're talking millions. Even our corp could see some.
CLAY: You ever been to his house? 4,000 square feet, brand-new everything. Left his air conditioner on all the time. Yeah, fat lot that man cared about the environment.
TIM: Don't mind him. The smell out here always puts him in a foul mood.
BOOTH: Alright, look, I'm going to need names and addresses of every employee...  groans  And a list of participating farmers.
BRENNAN: And the facility has to be closed until all of the compost is searched.
BOOTH: We can get a warrant if you want.
LEE: I do.
 Cut to SWEETS' office with SWEETS, BOOTH and BRENNAN. 
SWEETS: Two independent people often find themselves...Agent Booth, are you listening?
 BOOTH has his knew up against the table flipping his phone for any possible messages. 
BOOTH: What?
BRENNAN: The judge will call when the warrant is issued, Booth, pay attention.
BOOTH: What, I'm in the middle of an investigation. I get distracted.
BRENNAN: So it's not my investigation, too?
BOOTH: It's too early in the morning for this.
SWEETS: No, no, no, this is good, let's talk about conflict. When you guys argue, how do you come to a resolution?
BRENNAN: We don't argue.
SWEETS: Come on, remember, zone of truth, right here.
BOOTH: Fine. We might bicker a little bit, but that's not arguing.
BRENNAN: Bicker? I don't bicker.
BOOTH: No? What about the whole environmentalism thing?
BRENNAN: That was a discussion.
BOOTH: You pretty much told me my pen1s was going to shrink if I didn't eat organic food.
BRENNAN: That's not bickering, that's being a good friend.
BOOTH: My pen1s is just fine, thank you.
SWEETS: Now we're getting somewhere. All right, I think we're in that truth zone.
BOOTH: Stop with the whole truth zone thing, alright? Bones and I are trying to catch a guy who cooked a tree hugger. So just score the personality test so we can get back to crime fighting.
SWEETS: Yeah, that's good, Agent Booth. Now let the anger lead you to the fear. You can't be whole, you can't do your job to its fullest, unless you get in touch with that fear you feel. Now Dr. Brennan and I are going to close our eyes. Follow the anger, all right? Feel it? Feel it softening. You feel that?
 BOOTH and BRENNAN both snicker, as BOOTH gets his text. 
SWEETS: Very mature, guys.
BOOTH: Got to run, Sweets. Got the call. Let's boogie, Bones. And, um, look, next time, you really should tell me if there's going to be an essay on the test.
 Cut to: Medico-Legal lab, with ZACK examining the victim's bones as CAM: walks in. 
CAM: I just got off the phone with Hodgins. He's knee-deep in compost.
ZACK: He must be happy.
CAM: Happy as a pig in...what pigs like to be in.
ZACK: A sty?
CAM: You said you had things to show me?
ZACK: From the injuries, it appears there was a struggle. You can see the bruising and fresh hairline fractures on the femurs and left ulna.
CAM: Consistent with defensive wounds?
ZACK: That would be my assessment.
CAM: So, there was a fight before he was shot?
ZACK: He wasn't shot.
CAM: I thought you said it was a bullet hole.
ZACK: I was mistaken. It occasionally happens. The hole is actually a congenital abnormality. A sternal foramen.
CAM: So we're back to no known cause of death?
ZACK: Not quite. I found multiple puncture wounds with hinge fracturing on the scapula and posterior aspects of several ribs.
CAM: He was stabbed? By what?
ZACK: I'm working on it.
 Holds up two sharp objects. 
CAM: Okay then. Enjoy.
 Cut to: compost yard, with numerous trucks and equipment. BOOTH, BRENNAN, and HODGINS. Hodgins and BRENNAN are in the pile, searching for evidence. 
BOOTH: Oh, God, I'm never going to get over that smell.
HODGINS: This place is awesome. The thermophilic bacteria content is off of the charts.
BOOTH: No security cameras. Too high-tech for the granola crowd. That means we have about 100 suspects.
BRENNAN: Are you coming in?
BOOTH: No... you know what? That's your thing. And I'll just, uh, mess things up if I come up there.
HODGINS: I just heard a crunch. Definitely not plant life. I'd love to try this feeding fungi.
 Bends down to investigate, brushes off some compost to reveal a skeleton.  
BRENNAN: That's adipocere.
BOOTH: Is that good or bad?
BRENNAN: Good for us. Bad for the victim. Female, probably in her early 20s.
HODGINS: It would attribute to decomposition to the microbial activity of the compost pile...
BRENNAN: She's been dead about the same time as Curtis.
BOOTH: Even dead, Frank was lying with another woman?
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ACT FOUR
 Cut to Medico-Legal lab -Platform with ZACK, CAM:, and HODGINS. 
ZACK: These three phalanges still have some tissue.
CAM: And fingernails. I may be able to get some scrapings, maybe even a print.
HODGINS: Calliphoridae didn't have a chance to oviposit. She must have been buried in the compost just hours after she died.
CAM: Can you pinpoint how long it would take for her to reach this level of decomp?
HODGINS: Well, given the carbon to nitrogen ratio of the compost I sampled, she's been in there since last Wednesday.
ZACK: Meaning she died the day before Frank?
CAM: Who catches two people cheating, but kills them a day apart?
 ANGELA enters. 
ANGELA: My sketch isn't matching any of the missing women on file.
HODGINS: Well, maybe no one's missed her yet.
ANGELA: Poor thing. Everybody should be missed.
HODGINS: Oh, you are such an angel.
 HODGINS leans in to kiss ANGELA. 
CAM: I will get a bucket of cold water, I swear.
ZACK: There's perimortem trauma to the skull. But it's not severe enough to cause death. I also found multiple broken ribs, and the sternum is severely fractured.
ANGELA: Somebody tried to crush her?
ZACK No, these injuries are consistent with inexpert use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
CAM: Somebody tried to save her.
 Cut to BOOTH in the Curtis home with MARGIE CURTIS. 
MARGIE: The woman you found... who was she?
BOOTH: Well, we were hoping you might know.
MARGIE: I told you, I was out of town. I have no idea.
BOOTH: But you were aware that your husband wasn't always faithful.
MARGIE: Yes, I was.
BOOTH: Yet you stayed with him. I get it. Big house, comfortable lifestyle.
MARGIE: I stayed with Frank because I loved him. I accepted his faults.
BOOTH: I'm sure you'll accept the life insurance money, too.
MARGIE: I'm not even thinking about money, Agent Booth. How can you even? My husband hasn't even been dead for a week.
BOOTH: I'm aware of that. Since you were so forgiving of your husband's infidelity, why didn't you mention that in our first conversation?
MARGIE: Kat. I couldn't do that to our daughter. She idolized Frank. I can't ruin that, especially now.
 KAT enters, with CHARLIE ROGAN. 
KAT: Mom.
BOOTH: Mrs. Curtis, I...I came over to tell you and Kat how sorry I am. Gavin said he'd try to stop over later. I didn't mean to interrupt.
KAT: No, Charlie, it's okay, stay. Mom, I knew since high school. Charlie knew, all my classmates knew.
MARGIE: Oh, God.
CHARLIE: Come on, Kat. Not now.
KAT: I pretended that I didn't. For you.
 Cut to: BRENNAN'S office, where she is on her couch reading and BOOTH walks in. 
BOOTH: Okay, so Margie said Frank kept an office in town. Turns out that office was an apartment.
BRENNAN: Where he took his women.
BOOTH: Yeah, okay, Bones, that's right. Come on, let's go to the apartment.
BRENNAN: You know I used that device on in one of my novels, and my editor thought it was trite.
BOOTH: Ha! Maybe it was Frank's take on being environmentally friendly, making a friendly environment. Get it?
BRENNAN: Apparently not.
 Cut to the apartment of FRANK CURTIS. BRENNAN and BOOTH walk in the door as BOOTH complains about the latex gloves. Alas! Booth wears gloves like a squint instead of poking at thins with his pen! Success! 
BOOTH: You know, I really hate these gloves. No. No sign of forced entry.
BRENNAN: These sunglass frames are made of bamboo.
BOOTH: Oh, is that weird?
BRENNAN: Well, most frames are made of metal or plastic, sometimes vinyl.
BOOTH: Maybe they belong to the Eco Avenger.
BRENNAN: Who?
BOOTH: Frank. Toiletries in the bathroom, bra hanging over the shower rod. Definitely a woman living here.
BRENNAN: Dried blood on the coffee table.
BOOTH: Let's call forensics and have the place swept.
BRENNAN: Send everything to the...
BOOTH: To the Jeffersonian, yup. Got it. Including the whole... Yeah, the entire coffee table. Here...Here we go. Take-out receipt from, uh, two weeks ago. Hop Lee's Chinese Kitchen. Name on the credit card...Emma Billings.
BRENNAN: Booth?
BOOTH: Yeah.
BRENNAN: I think we found our second victim.
BOOTH: Emma Billings.
 Cut to: Medico-Legal lab. BRENNAN and ZACK are discussing the bones of the second victim. 
ZACK: She has an interior superior margin fracture to the C-5 vertebrae.
BRENNAN: What about the posterior half of the vertebral body? Any linked sagittal fractures?
ZACK: Yes.
BRENNAN: So...if she fell and hit her head on the coffee table at this angle, that could account for the broken vertebrae.
ZACK: It's a statistically rare possibility, but one that would have killed her instantly.
 CAM: enters. 
CAM: FBI sent over some info on our latest victim. She was a cashier at one of Franklin Curtis's Natural Sun Markets in New Jersey.
BRENNAN: How'd she end up in Virginia?
CAM: They think she was hiding. Earlier this year, she accused one of her coworkers of stalking her. Check him out.
BRENNAN: Wouldn't want him following me.
CAM: I know, right? Guy's name is Noel Liftan.He was fired. Emma filed a restraining order. Booth is trying to track him down. Any progress on time of death?
BRENNAN: It appears to have been accidental CAM: That'll explain CPR ZACK: But Frank were stabbed multiple times.
CAM: Right. Not so accidental.
 BRENNAN'S phone rings. 
BRENNAN: Hey, Booth.
CAM: What about the murder weapon used on Frank? Find anything yet?
ZACK: These puncture wounds...I still can't find any weapon this small and curved.
CAM: They're close together. He didn't seem to move much.
ZACK: Which is odd, because the wounds appear deep.
BRENNAN: Okay, call me after. Booth found Emma's stalker. He's been staying at a motel right across the street from where Emma was killed.
 Cut to FBI investigation room with BOOTH and NOEL LIFTIN. 
NOEL: Don't look at me like that. You can't arrest me for renting a motel room. I didn't break any laws. I followed her, okay? But the motel room is over 150 feet from Emma's apartment building. I measured.
BOOTH: Then I guess I got no reason to suspect you. I mean, you were just keeping an eye on her.
NOEL: I was.
BOOTH: Yeah.
NOEL: Frank Curtis.
BOOTH: Who?
NOEL: Frank Curtis.
BOOTH: Frank Curtis.
NOEL: You should talk to him. Okay. He treated Emma like he owned her. It was so messed up. Wow, the reflections on this table, the patterns are beautiful.
BOOTH: Noel. Focus. Frank Curtis.
NOEL: Oh, sure. Frank comes in for one of his regional visits. You know, and has the manager hire Emma. The next time he comes in, he can see that Emma's falling for me. So he has me fired and then tells Emma to take out a restraining order.
BOOTH: Oh and the the fact that you called her 20 times a dayand slept in her driveway, that had nothing to do with it?
NOEL: I guess you've never been in love.
BOOTH: Where were you last Wednesday and Thursday?
NOEL: Mostly I just stay in my motel room, you know, keep an eye on Emma's building. Only times I ever leave is to go out and sell my products.
BOOTH: Your products?
NOEL: Hemp oil-based body products. I make them myself.
BOOTH: There's a surprise. I guess you're telling me you don't have an alibi.
 Cut to: Medico-Legal lab - Platform with HODGINS: I reviewed the forensic samples from the apartment. Traces of triglycerides, diglycerides, and free fatty acids on both the carpeting and the furniture. It looks like some vegetable oil.
BRENNAN: Could it be hemp oil? Booth said the person stalking Emma Billings sells hemp-based body products.
Yeah, that's one possibility.
BRENNAN: Re-examine any clothing from Frank and Emma's bodies.See if you can find additional traces of the oil.
HODGINS: Okay.
 CAM enters. 
CAM: Dr. Brennan, I need you to see some thing.
 BRENNAN, CAM and ZACK walk to a screen to review evidence they've just found. 
ZACK: Fracturing to Emma's sternum I concealed a malformation that became apparent once I finished reconstruction. A sternal feramin.
BRENNAN: Emma Billings and Frank Curtis both shared a congenital abnormality.
CAM: When Zach told me his findings, I decided to run DNA tests on the tissue samples from both victims. Multiple matching RFLPs. Our victims were related. If our murderer thought he killed Emma and her lover, he was very wrong.
BRENNAN: He killed Emma and her father ACT FIVE
 Cut to: Medico-Legal lab with ZACK, BRENNAN, and ANGELA. 
ZACK: I've tested over 40 different knives, ice picks, leather awls. I couldn't find a murder weapon to match.
BRENNAN: Well, with decomp and postmortem trauma from being rolled down the hill it's very difficult, Zach.
ANGELA: Okay, this will help you visualize the pattern of the wounds.
ZACK: Usually I can determine the weapon. This is a very frustrating murderer.
ANGELA: I'm sure he'll apologize when we catch him. There are five puncture wounds to Frank's chest.
ZACK:The result of repeated stabs by an unknown and very frustrating object.
BRENNAN: Perhaps not. What if Frank Curtis had broader shoulders? Angela, move the scapuli apart slowly. A little more.
ZACH: The wounds become equidistant.
BRENNAN: You're probably looking for an instrument with multiple sharp pointed objects projecting from it.
ZACK: A pitchfork.
ANGELA: How'd you get pitchfork?
ZACK: These three wounds mark the termination of a three-tine pitchfork's penetration.
BRENNAN: Makes sense.
ZACK: I'll go match the exact type and make.
HODGINS: I've got results from the clothes. You were right. Same vegetable oil on both Frank and Emma's clothing. But I found a high concentration of methanol and sodium hydroxide mixed in.
BRENNAN: So, the oil isn't from body products.
HODGINS: No, it's from bio-diesel fuel.
 Cut to: BRENNAN, BOOTH and ANGELA in the FBI SUV. 
ANGELA: So your suspect is going to give me a description of your suspect? I'm not following.
BOOTH: Yeah, the stoned hippie guy. He's all we have so far. I mean, he'll tell you what the guy looks like who went into Emma's place and then you draw.
ANGELA: I've never really found stoned guys that dependable. Except for cookies. They always have good cookies.
BRENNAN: You're grasping at straws, Booth. We should wait for more information.
BOOTH: It has to be somebody in the composting facility. Uh, they have pitchforks to turn the heaps, don't they?
BRENNAN: Pitchforks are used on every farm in the area.
BOOTH: But not bio-diesel, okay? The owner, Gavin, said he just replaced a fuel pump on his truck when he switched to bio-diesel.
BRENNAN: One of the other farmers also said that he just switched. And he has a key, he could've dumped the body the middle of the night BOOTH: I'm sorry, but whose side are you on? Uh, don't say the facts, because that just annoys me.
BRENNAN: You want us to base our actions on your gut again?
BOOTH Yes. You have your shiny machines, I have my gut.
ANGELA: Is it always like this when you two are together?
BRENNAN: Yes.; BOOTH: No.  Said simultaneously. 
ANGELA: It's kind of hot.
 Cut to: FBI investigation room with BRENNAN, BOOTH and ANGELA entering to NOEL, already in the room. 
BOOTH: What the hell is he doing?
BRENNAN: It's a Vedic chant.
BOOTH: All right, Noel, let's go, on your feet.
NOEL: A bass player taught it to me. I'm trying to calm myself, man. Emma's dead and I'm innocent. How many times do I have to tell you that?
BOOTH All right, you know, Noel. Just want to ask you some more questions, that's all.
NOEL: Who are the chicks?
BOOTH: Hey, be respectful, be a gentleman. Let's go, up, up, up... Come on. There you go. That's it, okay. This here is Dr. Brennan. Angela Montenegro, she's an artist.
NOEL: Cool.
BOOTH: Yeah, groovy.
BRENNAN: Did you see a truck parked outside Emma's apartment building last Wednesday?
NOEL: How would I know? I mean, it's not like I kept a log of everyone going in and out of the building.
BOOTH: Listen, Noel, you're the primary suspect in Emma's murder. So if you do not cooperate, you're looking at 20 solid years keeping tabs on your cell mate.
NOEL: All right, fine. I remember a truck, it had a cool logo from some organic composting place.
BRENNAN: We need to know who was driving the truck and if he went in to Emma's building.
NOEL: What, you think I have bionic vision or something?
BOOTH: No, but you got binoculars... they're in every starter stalker kit... so give Angela something to draw.
NOEL: I like artists.
ANGELA: I'll crush you like a bug, dude. Describe the guy.
NOEL: Uh, he's a young dude, maybe 26, about my height, average, kind of buff, Caucasian, uh, brown hair, he was wearing sunglasses. Kind of looked like they were made out of wood or something. Far out, huh? Wood. Hey, do you guys have medical marijuana in DC? Because I get anxiety attacks. BOOTH Give Angela something to draw.
NOEL: Um... he had a, uh, square jaw, um, straight nose, cute ears.
 Cut to: compost yard, with numerous trucks and equipment. BOOTH, BRENNAN, and GAVIN LEE. BRENNAN is spraying to check for blood as BOOTH interrogates LEE. 
LEE: Charlie Rogan got 'em from Frank Curtis. Why? What's going on?
BOOTH: Why did Frank give Charlie a pair of sunglasses?
LEE: No real reason-Frank wore 'em one day to pick up compost, Charlie admired 'em, so Frank gave 'em to him. He was like that.
BOOTH: Can you think of any reason why Charlie would want Frank dead?
LEE: Of course not--he's a good kid; he loved Frank.
 BRENNAN walks up with a pitchfork in hand. 
BRENNAN: This is the murder weapon.
BOOTH: There you go.
BRENNAN: Bag it.
BOOTH: It seems like Charlie and Frank had a thing for the same girl. Charlie gets jealous, he gets into a fight with the girl, kills her, and then he goes after Frank's story. As old as time, my compost friend.
 CHARLIE ROGAN walks up. 
CHARLIE: Need something, Gavin?
BOOTH: Yeah. Charles Rogan, you're under arrest for the murder of Frank Curtis and Emma Billings.
 BOOTH begins to cuff Charlie. 
CHARLIE: Oh, God, no. Th-This isn't what you think! Gavin, I didn't...I swear I didn't...
LEE: Don't. Don't say a word, Charlie.
CHARLIE: Gavin...
 BRENNAN answers her phone, with CAM: on the other line. 
BRENNAN: Cam, we've got the murder weapon used on Frank Curtis, plus evidence linking Charlie to the scene of Emma's murder.
CAM: Yeah, well, I hate to throw ants in your picnic, but I recovered DNA from beneath Emma's fingernails...Charlie Rogan didn't attack Emma Billings. Her assailant was female.
BOOTH: What is it?
BRENNAN: Charlie didn't kill Emma.
BOOTH: What? He was there.
CAM: But there's more. I noticed some odd similarities, so I compared Emma's own DNA to that of her attacker. There was a 25% commonality.
BRENNAN: Half sisters. It was Kat Curtis- she killed Emma.
 Cut to: FBI interrogation room with BRENNAN, BOOTH and KAT CURTIS. 
KAT: My father promised he'd stop fooling around. My mother was so humiliated.
BRENNAN: So you went to Emma.
KAT: I had the key. I was waiting for her. I scared her, I guess.
BOOTH: And you fought.
KAT: She fell. I never meant to hurt her. I just, I wanted my dad to end things. It just looked like she bumped her head.
BRENNAN: But she was dead.
 Cut to: FBI interrogation room with BRENNAN, BOOTH and CHARLIE ROGAN. 
CHARLIE: Kat called. We were still friends. I knew she'd never hurt anyone. It was an accident.
BOOTH: So you told Cat you'd get rid of Emma's body while her and her mother went out of town.
BRENNAN: But you leave your sunglasses.
CHARLIE: It's not like I'd done this before.
BRENNAN: And Frank sees them the next time he goes to visit Emma.
CHARLIE: He came at me, man, one night at work. Frank went nuts. Wanted to know why I was at his place, where Emma was.
BOOTH: He had a pitchfork.
CHARLIE: I was turning the compost when he was yelling at me.
BOOTH: He knew what would happen to you and Kat if you found out.
CHARLIE: He came at me. I didn't even know I'd done it. It was like someone else jabbed him with it.
BRENNAN: But the body, Charlie, why'd you move Frank's body?
 Cut to: FBI interrogation room with BRENNAN, BOOTH and KAT CURTIS. 
KAT: For my mom, for the insurance.
BOOTH: Of course, no payout without a body.
 Cut to: FBI interrogation room with BRENNAN, BOOTH and CHARLIE ROGAN. 
CHARLIE: So I tossed him where we knew he'd be found.
 Cut to: FBI interrogation room with BRENNAN, BOOTH and KAT CURTIS. 
KAT: Dad left everything to nonprofits. That insurance money was all my mom would have.
BRENNAN: You did it for your mother?
KAT: I never meant for any of this to happen. I never meant to hurt anyone, I just...I wanted my mom to be happy.
BRENNAN: Kat...your father wasn't having an affair with Emma. He'd had a relationship with her mother a long time ago. Emma Billings was his daughter. She was your half sister.
KAT: What? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, no. Oh, my God, no!
 Cut to: SWEETS' OFFICE with SWEETS, BRENNAN and BOOTH. 
SWEETS: So, case finished?
BRENNAN: Yes.
SWEETS: Congratulations.
BOOTH: Yeah.
SWEETS: You don't seem too happy.
BOOTH: Well, because sometimes, if you win, you end up with somebody else's pain and screwed-up life. You work for the FBI, you should know that.
SWEETS: Must be a challenge for you to access those feelings.
BRENNAN: Okay, stop. You don't know Booth. You don't know me, you have a limited view of us based on superficial data you've accumulated on a standardized questionnaire, and a subjective analysis from talking to us that is not at all scientific, so back off.
SWEETS: Just trying to help.
BRENNAN: By questioning his humanity?
BOOTH: Okay, Bones, now you're going a little bit overboard. He's just a kid. Right? I mean, the worst thing that's probably ever happened to him was he lost at Mortal Kombat.
SWEETS:Are you normally this protective of him, Dr. Brennan?
BRENNAN: We are partners. Our lives depend on being protective of each other.
SWEETS: And you feel the same way, Agent Booth?
BOOTH: Sweets, I can only hope that one day you know what a real partnership is.
SWEETS: You two are very close, that was evident in your superficial, standardized questionnaire and my unscientific observations. BOOTH Yeah?
SWEETS: You complement each other.
BOOTH: No, she never compliments me. Did you compliment me in the questionnaire?
BRENNAN: ""Complement,"" not ""compliment."" ""Ple."" He means that we complete each other, as a team.
BOOTH: Yeah, right.
SWEETS: Now, we've got a lot to work on over the next few months.
BRENNAN: Meaning we get to stay together?
SWEETS: Yes.
BOOTH: I'm sensing a ""but.""
SWEETS: However, BRENNAN: It's the same as ""but.""
SWEETS: I have observed some underlying issues that need to be addressed.
BOOTH: Issues?
SWEETS: Yes. There's clearly a very deep emotional attachment between you two.
BOOTH: We're just partners.
SWEETS: And why do you think I would have thought otherwise?
BOOTH: 'Cause you're 12.
BRENNAN: Don't read into anything that Booth said. We're professionals. There's a line that doesn't even need to be there.
BOOTH: Not at all, I mean, if there were no more murders, I would probably not even, you know, see her.
BRENNAN: That's very true.
BOOTH: Might have coffee.
BRENNAN: Probably not.
BOOTH: What?
BRENNAN: What?
BOOTH: You wouldn't even have coffee with me?
BRENNAN: Well, in your scenario, we wouldn't even know each other because there are no murders.
BOOTH: Were. I said ""no more murders.""
BRENNAN: Then fine. I mean, we could have a coffee. So that's clear, then? I mean, we'd have coffee and that's our relationship? Coffee.
BOOTH: Yeah, let's move on.
END.","Booth and Brennan are called to investigate a decomposed body found on the grounds of an organic composting site. The body, belonging to the founder of an organic supermarket chain, was indicated by its unusually high temperature to have been incinerated. The team discovers a double homicide when flesh from another body is found, which turns out to have belonged to the first victim's daughter. Meanwhile, the FBI forces Booth and Brennan to undergo psychiatric counseling with Dr. Lance Sweets .",summ_screen
"[Scene: P3. Phoebe is at the bar. She looks at her watch.]
Phoebe: Abbey, maybe you should get Sean another drink.
 She looks over at a guy sitting at the other end of the bar. 
Abbey: Okay, but that's over the club limit.
Phoebe: Yeah, it's okay. We'll get him a cab home.
 Piper approaches the bar. 
Piper: Prue still hasn't called?
Phoebe: Nope. Look at that poor guy.
Piper: You think she stood him up?
Phoebe: Not deliberately. I just think that since we've been back from pilgrim times, she's been on a demon vender.
Piper: You think? You mean, because that's all she ever talks about?
Phoebe: Yeah, well, how do we explain this to him?
Piper: Abby, better make that a double. I'm gonna coat for him.
 She picks up the phone. 
Phoebe: Well, speaking of a big chill, is Leo keeping you warm?
Piper: Nope.
Phoebe: Honey, are you still afraid that they're watching you?
 Phoebe giggles. 
Piper: What am I supposed to think? The last two times they orbed him out was right in the middle of it.
Phoebe: So what does he say?
Piper: He swears they're not watching but he's a guy, he'll say anything. The point is I think they're watching and when I think, I can't, I can't, I can't concentrate.
Phoebe: Hmm, well, at least you have the option to concentrate.  Piper dials a number on the phone.  If Cole and I continue this flirting tango thing, I'm gonna have to start concentrating on myself.
Prue:  in the phone  Hello?
Piper: Prue, hey, where are you?
Prue: Hey, I'm on my way home from work. Hey, you will never guess what I found on the internet. Remember Micah?
Piper: The 17th century hottie? Wow, it's hard to forget.
Phoebe: Okay, enough about the past, tell her about the present.
Prue: Well, I traced his ancestors and found an entire history of the village that we visited. I figured it might give us a clue to the identity of the demon that the triad sent to kill us.
Piper: Prue, honey, aren't you forgetting something?
Prue: No, my photo shoot's not until tomorrow.
Piper: No, I mean something else. Like, uh, your date.
Prue: Oh, oh, Sean, oh. Alright, uh, just give him a drink.
Piper: If we give him anymore we're gonna have to send him to an A.A. meeting.
Prue: How long's he been there?
Piper: I'd say about an hour and 327 peanuts.
Prue: Alright, so what do I do?
Piper: Well, remorse is good and attendance is better.
Prue: Piper, I'm half way across town, besides, I've gotta go home and-and look up all this demon stuff.
Piper: Well, can't it wait?
Prue: What, and you think the triad will? Right, we have to get them before they get to us. Just tell him that I got hung up at work and that I'll make it up to him.
Piper: Alrighty then.
 She hangs up. 
Phoebe: Is she okay?
Piper: Mmm hmm, I guess.  Piper walks over to Sean.  Uh, Sean? Hi, there's been a slight glitch. Uh, sometimes my sister gets hung up and work and she sorta has a one track mind.
Sean: It's not a problem, I understand. Tell her just to give me a call.
 He leaves. 
Piper: Not a problem.  to Phoebe  He took that well.
Phoebe: Well, he's had three drinks.
Piper: So when does one track spell over into total obsession?
Phoebe: When you start forgetting about guys like Sean.
[Scene: Manor. Porch. Prue is there. She notices the front door is open. She walks inside. All the mirrors are broken. She steps on some broken glass. She walks into the living room. Someone attacks her from behind and they roll over the couch. Prue uses her power and the attacker crashes through the window.]
Opening Credits
[Scene: Manor. Living room. Prue is sitting on the couch and Piper is sweeping up the glass. Phoebe comes in carrying an ice pack.]
Phoebe: Here, sweetie.  She hands Prue the ice pack and she places it on her shoulder.  Are you feeling any better?
Prue: Yeah, I think I was more stunned then hurt. You know, it just happened so fast.
Piper: It's eerie knowing somebody went through every room in the house smashing mirrors. Touching who knows what.
Phoebe: Fondling who knows what.
Piper: It's just so creepy. At least nothing seems to be missing.
Prue: How do you know it wasn't a demon?
Phoebe: Mmm, demons don't usually fondle.
Piper: And besides, the only demon that we know who used mirrors was Kali and we vanquished her sorry ass.
Prue: Yeah, by smashing her reflection in the mirror.  Darryl comes down the stairs.  I mean, I know she's supposed to be dead but so were the Grimlocks.
Darryl: Please don't remind me about them.
Piper: Did you find anything?
Darryl: Just a bunch of fingerprints that don't match your samples. I'm gonna run it through the computer to see if any names pop up.
Prue: They won't. I mean, hello, guys. Book of Shadows, 101 mirrors. The portals through which evil enters.
Phoebe: Yeah, but there are finger prints. Demons don't even usually have fingers.
Darryl: Well, on the human side of things, I need you guys to put together a grudge list of any enemies you have past or present.
 Prue hands him a piece of paper. 
Prue: Already done.
Darryl:  reading from the list  Abraxas, Barbas, Yama... What did you do? Date the united nations?
Prue: It's the demons, warlocks and various evil forces that we've faced in the last two years.
Darryl: That's not exactly what I meant.
Prue: Okay, um, I'm gonna go get the Book of Shadows and see if I can find anything about mirrors.
 Prue goes upstairs. 
Phoebe: Prue's been a little fixated lately.
Piper: Do you think it was a human bad guy?
Darryl: In another house, yeah. Around here, you never know.
Prue:  from upstairs  Piper? Phoebe?
[Cut to the attic. Prue's there. Piper, Phoebe and Darryl walk in.]
Piper: What, what is it?
Prue: That door was unlocked.
Darryl: So?
Prue: So ever since a demon tried to steal the Book of Shadows a couple of weeks ago I've been locking it.
Darryl: You lock this door but you don't lock the front door?
Piper: I lock the front door.
Phoebe: Me too. Mostly.
Prue: I don't. Why bother?
Darryl: Because you're three young women. In fact, your whole attitude about security baffles me. You have no alarm system, no dead bolts, no dog.
Prue: Darryl, we're three witches. I think we can handle it.
Darryl:  about the door  It wasn't jammed.
Phoebe: So what, you're thinking we're dealing with a lock picking demon, Prue?
Piper: It doesn't look like anything's missing from up here either.
Phoebe: i just think it's ludicrous to rule out that a human could've done this.
Prue: Yes, well, I think it's ludicrous to think that the triad has gotten nothing to do with it.
Piper: Um, Darryl, why don't you go check on those fingerprints. We need to have a little conference here.
Darryl: Okay. 'Night.
Phoebe: 'Night.
 Darryl leaves. 
Prue: Leo?
Piper: Uh, Prue? Maybe a little perspective here for a second.
Prue: Leo!
 Leo orbs in. 
Leo: What? What is it? What is the problem?
Prue: I need to know everything that you know about the triad.
Leo: You what?
 Piper giggles and grins at Leo. 
Piper: Hi.
Leo: Hi.
Prue: Okay, well, this really can't wait. You know, the triad sent somebody back in time and nearly wiped out our entire line. And I am willing to bet that it's the same demon that we found up here a couple of weeks ago.  She picks up the Book of Shadows.  Now, if you guys don't wanna take that seriously that's your business. Me, I'm on a mission.
 Prue leaves. 
Leo: Oh.
Phoebe: We really need to get her laid, huh?
 Piper and Leo grin at each other. 
Leo: Hi.
 Piper giggles. Leo and Piper stand close together. 
Phoebe: I think I'm gonna go see what Prue's up to.
 She leaves. 
Piper: So...
[Scene: Triad. Three triad members are standing in a circle. Cole appears.]
Triad #1: We've grown patient, Belthazor. We did not expect it to take this long.
Cole: You had two years by their time without success. I've had a month.
Triad #2: A month with two years worth of information. Information collected by the blood of demons before you.
Cole: The young one, Phoebe, is almost within my grasp.
Triad #3: That's not why we summoned you. We're assigning another.
Cole: You're replacing me? We had a bargain. I get the Charmed Ones for you, you give me back--
Triad #2: That bargain is in your best interests, not ours.
Triad #1: Don't look at it as replacement, Belthazor. Look at it as assistance.
Triad #2: However, if either of you should be caught, the same maxims supply, we can't risk either of you leading the Charmed Ones to us.
Cole: May I know who you're sending?
Triad #1: Troxa has already started.
[Scene: Manor. Porch. Troxa is there. He turns invisible, opens the door and walks inside.]
[Cut to Piper's room. Leo and Piper stumble in. They are kissing.]
Piper: Leo?
Leo: Piper?
Piper: We can't.
Leo: Yes we can.
 He continues to kiss her. Piper stops him. 
Piper: No, I can't. I feel like I'm being watched.
Leo: Piper, you have to get past this.
Piper: Yeah...  They continue kissing and lay down on the bed. Someone opens the door slightly.  Okay, um, how about you tell them to look the other way?
Leo: They're not looking. How many times do we have to have this conversation?
Piper: Well, how do you know? How can you be sure?
Leo: Because I told you, that's not what they do.
Piper: Okay, then how do you explain the last two times, count two.
Leo: That's shear coincidence. I'm telling you. Look, come on, Piper, we need to get past this.
Piper: Yeah, and I need to feel like it's just you and me and not the whole universe watching.  The door closes.  I'm sorry.
Leo: It's okay. I guess I better go find Prue some answers.
Piper: Yeah.  They kiss and Leo orbs out in the middle.  Oohh!
[Cut to the attic. Prue is asleep in a chair. Invisible Troxa walks over to Prue. He picks up a pillow and holds it above her face. Prue wakes up and uses her power. He flies across the room. She stands up and looks around.]
[Cut to the foyer. Phoebe is answering the door.]
Phoebe: Cole, what are you doing here?
Cole: Are you alright? I just heard.
Phoebe: Heard what?
 Prue and Piper come down the stairs. 
Cole: Uh, about what happened, the break in. You guys okay?
Phoebe: You came all the way over her for me? I mean, for w-we? For us?
Cole: Did you get a look of who it was?
Prue: No.
Cole: I'm gonna make a call. Get a patrol car to watch the place.
Prue: That's alright, actually. I think that we can handle it.
Cole: No you can't. I mean, you have no idea what kind of evil you're dealing with here.
Piper: Yes, well, we were actually just discussing that, weren't we, Prue?
 The door opens and Cole sees it. It quickly closes. 
Phoebe: Um, do you want anything, Cole? Do you want some coffee or something?
Prue: Actually, Phoebe, that's not really a good idea. We have something very important that we have to discuss.
Cole: That's alright. I-I really should get going anyway. It's late, I, um... Call me anytime.
Phoebe: Yeah, I-I-I will. Thanks.  He leaves.  Okay, this better be good.
Prue: Yeah, well, I was up in the attic and when I woke up there was a pillow hovering above my face about to smother me.
Piper: A pillow?
Phoebe: Hovering?  Prue nods.  Well, that must be the infamous pillow smothering demon.
Piper: Maybe is was just a nightmare.
Prue: It wasn't a nightmare and it certainly wasn't a joke. There's a demon after me or us, I know it.
 Prue goes upstairs. 
Phoebe: Okay.
[Cut to the porch. Cole is there.]
Cole: Come out, come out wherever you are.
 Invisible Troxa grabs Cole around the neck and pushes him against the wall. Troxa turns visible. 
Troxa: What do you think the triad will say when I tell them you saved the witches?
Cole: That I didn't want you to get them first.
 Troxa lets go of his neck. 
Troxa: You had your chances, Belthazor. Don't screw up mine again. I strike tomorrow night, you better not be there.
Cole: You don't scare me, Troxa. You never did.
Troxa: And you don't know how to defeat me, Belthazor, you never could. After all,  he turns invisible  you can't fight what you can't see.
 Troxa pins him against the wall again. He lets go and Cole coughs. He hears someone coming and disappears. Phoebe opens the front door and looks around. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Scene: Manor. Kitchen. Phoebe and Piper are there. Piper's drinking some coffee.]
Phoebe: Can you hand me that? Actually, no, just pour it down my throat.
Piper: You didn't sleep either?
Phoebe: Not a wink. Thank god for make-up.  Piper pours her some coffee.  Hey, maybe we should get an alarm system.
 Prue walks in. 
Prue: Hey, Pheebs, did you borrow Grams' necklace again?
Phoebe: No.
Prue: Are you sure?
Phoebe: Yeah, I'm positive. Why?
Piper: What about my good luck blouse? Have you guys seen it?
Phoebe: The fuchsia paisley one?  Phoebe shakes her head. 
Piper: Is anything else missing?
Prue: Not that I know of.
Phoebe: Prue, this is important. Maybe the guy who broke into the house took them.
Prue: Yeah, or maybe it was a demon who took them for some weird ritualistic ceremony?
Piper: Ohh...
Phoebe: Now would that be the, um, pillow smothering or the lock picking demon?
 Leo orbs in. 
Leo: They called me ----- something else, Piper. I swear, it's total coincidence.
Piper: Mmm hmm.
Leo: As far as the triad's concerned, they don't know much, they don't even know what it really is.
Prue: Wow, six thousand years of conflict and that's it? These guys are serious underachievers.
Leo: What they do know through, is that the triad is at the highest level of the other side.
Phoebe: Okay, that's a biggy.
Piper: Yeah, well, that's why we need to get to them before they get to us.
 Prue hands Piper and Phoebe a bag. 
Piper: What is this?
Prue: A way to always be prepared.
Phoebe: These are very big contraceptives, Prue.
Prue: They are sneakers, alright. You know, we're always wearing inappropriate footwear when demons attack. Now we will be prepared. Keep them with you at all times.
Phoebe: I am gonna be so fast in these.
 The doorbell rings. 
[Cut to the foyer. Everyone walks in and Piper opens the door.]
Darryl: Hi.
Piper: Hi.
Darryl: We're making progress.  He walks inside.  The same set of fingerprints were found on all the broken mirrors.
Leo: Whose are they?
Darryl: Unfortunately FBI computer came up with a blank. Which just means the perp had no criminal record.
Piper: So what does that mean? That it's some weird crazy person?
Darryl: I can't say, I don't have enough to go on. I mean, we've got broken mirrors and nothing's missing.
Phoebe: Actually there is stuff missing. Our grandmother's necklace and Prue's favourite shirt.
Darryl: It's funny it's the only thing he took. You know, there is another possibility. Could be a stalker.
Leo: A stalker?
Piper: Who would want to stalk us?
Darryl: Could be anybody. I need you to get a human grudge list together. Old classmates, people you work with or for, old boyfriends...
Phoebe: Hey, what about Sean?
Prue: A guy I stood up once? I don't think so.
Darryl: The smallest things can set these guys off.
Prue: Alright, well, if it's a stalker, it's a demonic stalker.
Darryl: In any case, I'm gonna check out this Sean guy. I need that grudge list ASAP. Stalkers will do anything to obtain the object of their desire. You could be in real danger.
Prue: Thanks.
Darryl: Bye.
 He leaves. 
Phoebe: You need to listen to him, Prue.
Prue: Why? No one listens to me. Here.  She hands Piper her shoes.  I gotta go. If the demon doesn't kill me, my editor will.
[Scene: Outside Cole's office. An invisible Troxa walks out of the elevator and down the hall. He walks into Cole's office. Cole is there standing by the window. Troxa walks over and picks up a letter opener. Cole turns around holding a fire extinguisher and sprays Troxa. Troxa turns visible.]
Cole: I did some research, Troxa.  He hits Troxa over the head with the fire extinguisher and he falls over Cole's desk.  I found your Achilles heal. Cold is very revealing for you. Although, worse because since you can't feel, you don't even know when it's cold.
Troxa: First them, then you.
 Troxa leaves. 
[Scene: Studio. Prue is there with a snake hunter. She is going to take photos of him. He has an Australian accent.  Transcriber's note: This accent is totally fake. We do not talk like that at all. This accent was so bad that it was hard to transcribe. This guy made us look and sound like total idiots. Sorry, I just had to clear that up. ]
Prue: Just do what you normally do on your TV show. Okay, just pretend that I'm the audience.
Snake Hunter: Okay, right, jillaroo. Now, the Australian Black Snake won't just run out of the bush and strike at ya for no good reason. They strike as a defense mechanism. That's the only way they can protect themselves. Now, you may wonder how we enticed this little beaut out of the wild to join us today. Over here, the only humane way to catch a snake,  He walks over to a cage. Someone is standing behind the bushes taking photos of Prue.  is to use a snake trap. You lure them in with a ripping snake snack. Like a tiny Mickey mouse or a froggie.
Prue: Uh, what did you say the cage was for again?
Man: Trapping snakes. Or any other varmints you might want to get rid of.
Prue: Really?
Snake Hunter: Yeah. Go on, beaut.  He puts the snake back in the cage.  There you go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Scene: P3. Phoebe walks up to the bar.]
Phoebe: Abbey, Abbey, hi.
Abbey: Hi.
Phoebe: Have you seen Cole?
Abbey: Who?
Phoebe: Tall, dark, good looking, district attorney?  Abbey shakes her head.  Okay, no good. How about an easy one - where's Piper?
Abbey: Oh, she's in the back, in the office.
Phoebe: Okay, thanks.
[Cut to the office. Piper and Leo are there making out. Leo has his shirt off. Phoebe walks in.]
Phoebe: Whoaaaaa! I should've knocked, I'm sorry.
 Phoebe walks back out and closes the door. 
Piper: It's okay.  Phoebe pokes her head back in the room.  I can't do it anyway.
Phoebe: I am so sorry to hear that
Leo: I guess I better go.
Piper: Yeah.  Leo orbs out.  I'm so tired of living under this scrutiny.
 Piper walks out of the room. They head towards the bar. 
Phoebe: Well, I told you I didn't see anything.
Piper: Not you, them. I thought doing it somewhere else might take the pressure off.
Phoebe: Mmm, I'm bummed for you, Piper, I really am. But I gotta tell you, Leo is looking fine.
Piper: I thought you didn't see anything.
Phoebe: Well, nothing good.  Phoebe takes some pieces of paper out of her purse.  Okay, here is my stalker list. It's mostly guys that I knew in New York.
Piper: Wow, you were busy in New York.
Phoebe: Yeah, um, so now that we have mine and yours, all we need is...  Prue walks up to them. She is all dressed up.  Wow, you look different.
Piper: Relaxed.
Phoebe: What happened?
Prue: I'm not just as worried about demons as much anymore. Have you guys seen Sean around?
Piper: No, I haven't, but how do you know he's not your stalker?
Prue: Oh, don't be ridiculous.
Phoebe: What happened to ""there's a demon on my ass"" Prue?
Prue: Well, um, I set a trap.
Piper: A trap?
Prue: Mmm hmm. We are going to catch this demon and instead of vanquishing him like we normally do, we're gonna make him talk about the triad.
Phoebe: So is this like a bear trap with big claws?
Prue: I cast a spell over a series of cydarite crystals,  she holds up a crystal  sort of creating a power grid with the Book Of Shadows as bait.
Piper: And how does that work?
Prue: Well, the minute the demon steps into the grid, this glows and he's zapped.
Piper: So whatever it is, is electrocuted.
Prue: Yeah, well, whatever demon.
Phoebe: Mmm hmm, and what about human? Or feline? You're gonna fry Kit.
Prue: Well, Kit can't get in 'cause I locked the attic door.
Piper: So, Prue, you've booby trapped our house.
Prue: Mmm hmm.
Phoebe: And again, what if it's human?
Prue: It's not.  She sees Sean.  Oh, alright, if you guys will excuse me, I have a life to try and go give.
 Prue walks away. 
Piper: This is not good.
Phoebe: No, if she keeps this up we're gonna have to do a demon intervention.
[Cut to Sean. Prue walks up to him.]
Prue: Hey.
Sean: Hey.
Prue: Thanks for coming.  Abbey walks past.  Um, oh, Abbey, whatever Sean wants to drink, can you just...
Sean: No thanks. I've had more then my share of free drinks.
Prue: Alright, well, I guess I deserve that. Um, look, Sean, there is so much going on in my life that I can't really explain but if you're interested I'd like to make it up to you.
Sean: I'm definitely interested but I just ask that you be honest with me, okay. One thing I can't handle is games. It drives me crazy.
Prue: Psycho freaky crazy?
Sean: What?
Prue: Never mind.
[Scene: Manor. Cole opens the front door.]
Cole: Phoebe? Anybody home?
 He walks in and closes the door. He turns up the air conditioning. He walks into the living room, picks up a lamp and drops it on the floor. He opens all the windows and then disappears. 
[Cut to the attic. Cole appears. He opens the attic door and the windows. He picks up Prue's notepad and looks at it. He sees the Book Of Shadows and walks over to it. He steps into the trap and gets zapped. He falls to the floor.]
[Cut to P3. The crystal glows.]
Sean: What the hell is that?
Prue: Oh, oh, it worked.
Sean: What worked?
 Prue runs over to Piper and Phoebe. 
Prue: Alright, it worked, it worked, we caught our demon, so let's go.
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[Scene: Manor. Prue, Piper and Phoebe walk in.]
Prue: Alright, we don't really know what kind of demon this is, so we have to go in attacking. Piper, you freeze him and I will tie him up.
Piper: Speaking of freezing... it's freezing in here.
Phoebe: That's because every window in the house is open. What kind of demon would do that?
Prue: Oh, who cares. Has everybody got their sneakers on?
 They run upstairs. 
Pier: Yeah, yeah.
Prue: Alright.
[Cut to the attic. They run in. Prue turns on the light. They see Cole lying there.]
Piper: Cole?
Phoebe: What?
Prue: Wait, it could be dangerous.
Phoebe: For god sakes, Prue, he looks really hurt.
Prue: Phoebe, it's a trap for demons. You do the math.  Phoebe kneels down beside Cole and rests his head on her knees.  What are you doing here?
Cole: I came by to see how you're doing.
Phoebe: Are you okay?
Prue: So how did you get in and what are you doing up here?
Cole: Front door was unlocked and when I saw the windows were open...
Phoebe: You thought that someone broke into the house again.  Cole stands up.  Third degree over now?
Cole: What happened? What's that?
Piper: Uhh...
Prue: It's a trap.
Cole: A what?
[Time lapse. Everyone is coming down the stairs.]
Phoebe: Cole, I am so sorry. Please forgive us.
Cole: I'll take that under advisement.
Phoebe: Prue just panicked, she wasn't thinking straight.
Prue: The hell I wasn't.
Cole: Do you know that your trap is the equivalent of having a loaded shot gun with a trip wire behind your front door? That's illegal. I'm an ADA, an officer of the court. I could have you arrested.
Piper: Somebody turned on the air conditioning. Why would they do that?
Cole: I'm outta here.
 He walks outside and Phoebe follows. 
Phoebe: Cole, Cole. I am so sorry. It's just we've been under so much pressure lately.
Cole: I'm just glad it wasn't you who did this to me.
 He leaves. Phoebe picks up a parcel that is sitting on the porch and takes it inside. 
Phoebe: How could you? How far are you gonna let this obsession go, Prue?
Prue: Phoebe, listen...
Phoebe: No, I'm not gonna listen, Prue. You didn't nearly catch a demon, you nearly killed a district attorney. My district attorney.
Prue: How do you know we didn't catch a demon? I mean, think about it, Phoebe. He is always around when something is going on. I mean, look at tonight.
Phoebe: You're right, he's a plant. Trying to get close to me so he can kill us. Now is everyone a demon, Prue? You are crazy right now.
Piper: Prue? You have a lovely package from Sean. It looks like flowers. Pretty nice for a guy you've blown off twice.
 Prue opens the package. The flowers are covered in worms. 
Prue: Oh!
Piper: Oh, that's disgusting. Look out, look out.
 Piper takes it outside. 
Phoebe: There's your demon, Prue. I'm going to call Morris.
 She leaves. 
Prue: Piper, that doesn't really make any sense. I mean, I can not believe I hurt that guy that badly.
Piper: Darryl said it only takes a small thing to set them off. Maybe Phoebe's right, maybe you're just not seeing the reality.
Prue: Piper, my instincts are almost always right, I have to trust them.
Piper: You have to trust them. And I'm not saying that you shouldn't but, Prue, there are other evils in the world and some of them are even human.
[Cut to outside. Cole's there leaning against his car. Troxa walks up to him.]
Troxa: I warned you, Belthazor.
Cole: Hold it, Troxa. Cool your jets. I came to apologise.
Troxa: Apologise? For what?
Cole: Pissing you off for one thing. I don't wanna be always looking over my shoulder for the rest of eternity. You want the Charmed Ones, they're all yours.
Troxa: I don't trust you.
Cole: Fine, don't. Just don't blame your failure on me or the triad.  Troxa starts to walk off and turns invisible.  Oh, by the way, the key to getting them is in the Book of Shadows. It's up in the attic.
[Cut back inside. Phoebe and Piper are in the living room. Phoebe is slamming shut all the windows.]
Piper: Be careful.
Phoebe: Oh, you know what? I don't care, I'm just so mad at Prue. I mean, it's one thing to be obsessed, you know, but it's another thing to hurt innocent people.
Piper: Okay, but she is trying to look out for us, but there is a triad demon on the loose.
Phoebe: I understand that, Piper, but it is not Cole.
 Leo orbs in holding a large Hershey's Kiss. 
Piper: Oh, honey, that's sweet but not tonight. We all have headaches.
Leo: Okay.
Phoebe: But feel free to help us close some windows.
[Cut to the foyer. Invisible Troxa opens the door and walks up the stairs.]
[Cut to the attic. Prue's there closing the windows. Troxa walks in. Prue steps on some glass and then sees Troxa's reflection in the mirror. She uses her power and he flies into the wall. He turns fully visible and pounces on Prue. She pushes him into the trap and he gets zapped. She pulls one of the crystal out of the grid and stops zapping him.
Prue: I want you to tell me everything that you know about the triad. Who they are, what their plans are. Answer me.
 Piper, Phoebe and Leo walk in. 
Troxa: You'll get nothing from me, witch.  She puts the crystal back in the grid and zaps him. She pulls it away.  I am Troxa. I'm not the only agent the triad has sent after you. There is another. His name is Belthazor.
 Troxa is engulfed in flames and he disappears in a hole in the floor. 
Prue: Alright, what the hell happened?
Leo: The triad.
Phoebe: Wait, so they know where we live now?
Piper: No, they know where he is, or was. All that matters is he's gone.
Phoebe: You were right, Prue. I owe you a big apology.
Piper: I'm sorry I doubted you but I was worried...
Prue: It's alright. Let's just, uh, let's look him up.
 They go over to the Book Of Shadows and flip through the pages. 
Piper: Troxa, an invisible demon. His weakness is that his ectoplasmic biochemistry is sensitive to cold, may become partially visible.
Prue: Wait a second, so if someone hadn't turned on the a/c, opened up all the windows and made it freezing in here, I never would've seen him. Leo?
Leo: I don't know anything about it at all.
Phoebe: Does that mean we have another guardian angel?
Leo: Well, I hope so. From what I've heard about Belthazor, we're gonna need all the help we can get.
Piper: What do you mean?
Leo: Well, he's infamous. He's a demonic soldier of fortune. He's one of the most evil vile creatures there is.
 They flip the pages and find Belthazor. 
Phoebe: Wait, that's the demon we say try to take the Book Of Shadows a couple of weeks ago.
Piper: So Troxa's right. There's somebody else out there to get us.
Prue: Well, at least now we know who he is.
Piper: But we're safe for now. So I'm gonna take this rare opportunity to get a good night sleep.
Leo: I'll go see what I can find out about Belthazor.  Piper walks over to him.  And enjoy your candy.
Piper: Thank you.
 They kiss. 
Leo: Sure.
 She leaves the room and Leo orbs out. 
Phoebe: Are you gonna be able to get some rest now?
Prue: No, I am way too wired ad also my photo assignment is due tomorrow.
 Phoebe picks up Prue's notebook and sees Cole's name written on it. 
Phoebe: Cole?
Prue: Right, uh, well, I had to fill in something.
Phoebe: Do you think maybe tomorrow you could call Cole and apologise to him?
Prue: Yeah.
[Time lapse. Prue is in the basement developing her photos. The photos turn out to be pictures of herself. Somebody appears behind her and pushes her head in the photo water.]
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[Scene: Manor. Kitchen. Piper and Phoebe are there.]
Piper: I've gotta meet Marvelous 3 this afternoon, so I need to get some stuff ready. Can I drop you off? Hello? Anybody home?
Phoebe: Uh, yeah, I-I was just thinking there are still so many loose ends. I mean, the broken mirrors, the a/c, the open windows, the dead flowers, the stuff that's missing.
Piper: Are you obsessing now? It's over, we were wrong.
Phoebe: I know, but those aren't demonic things, they're things that a stalker might do. Like what Morris said.
Piper: Well, you told him about Sean, he'll figure it out.
Phoebe: Yeah, Sean. Um, where's our copy of the grudge list that we made for Morris?
Piper: I left it at the club. Why?
Phoebe: I just wanna look it over again.
Piper: Okay, well, let's go. Is Prue still sleeping?
Phoebe: Her bed is made and her car is not here.
Piper: Well, maybe she took her pictures to 415.
Phoebe: It's really early. I mean, is 415 even open yet? I'm gonna call her.
 Phoebe dials Prue's number. 
[Cut to the basement. Prue is tied up in a chair. Abbey is there. Prue's phone rings and Abbey answers it.]
Phoebe: It's me, I'm just checking in. Where are you?
Abbey: I'm in my car.
 The phone starts breaking up. 
Phoebe: Hello? Prue, I can barely hear you.
Abbey: Yeah, I'm fine, I'll see you later, honey, bye.
 She hangs up. 
[Cut back to the kitchen.]
Phoebe: She sounds fine.
Piper: Okay.
Phoebe: Okay, let's go.
[Cut back to the basement. Abbey hears them leave.]
Abbey: Bye bye. It's just you and me now, Prue. Your sisters are gone.
 Prue's eyes are red and her vision is blurred. 
Prue: What do you want?
 Abbey takes off her shirt. 
Abbey: Oh, Prue, isn't it obvious what I want, huh?  She puts on one of Prue's shirt.  I wanna be you. What, no way to come back? No confident ""I'm the queen of the world"" retort?
Prue: Abbey?
Abbey: No, you're wrong, Abbey's gone forever. She's a loser and you're a winner. And now I'm gonna be a winner too. As soon as I take care of you.  She puts on a black wig.  Did you like the dead roses I sent you? Huh? Do you even know I was the one who broke into your house. I have to be you. Oh, I love wearing your clothes, your things. Makes me wanna be you even more. Beautiful, successful, loved by men.
Prue: I have just as much trouble with men as anyone.
Abbey: What, you mean Sean? Oh, please. He's not good enough for us. Uh-uh, no, no, I can do better.  She picks up a gun.  Without you around. Now I just have one last question. Last night when I was here,  Prue unties her hands with her power  when I was running away from you, how the hell did you throw me through that door, huh?
Prue: Like this.
 Prue uses her power and Abbey flies across the room. She uses her power again and pushes furniture on top of her. Prue stumbles up the stairs. 
[Scene: P3. The phone is ringing. Phoebe and Piper run in. Piper answers it.]
Piper: P3.
Darryl: Piper, hey, hey, where's Prue? I can't reach her anywhere. At the manor, on her cell.
Piper: That's weird, we just talked to her on her cell. Why? What's going on?
Darryl: I've got a match up with the finger prints I got at your house.
Piper: Sean?
Darryl: No, no, no, no, not Sean. Abbey, your bartender. The one off of your list.
Piper: What? Abbey? Why would Abbey wanna hurt Prue?
Phoebe: Abbey's hurt Prue?
Piper: Hold on.
 Phoebe and Piper go into the locker room and opens Abbey's locker. Piper pulls out some photos and a book. 
Phoebe: Okay, and that's the kind of perfume Prue wears and the cosmetics that she uses.
 Piper flips through the photos. They are all pictures of Prue. 
Piper:  reading from the notebook  October 27th, 8:01. Prue leaves the house, gets into car. I love the way she walks so confident, in control.
Phoebe: Enters dry cleaners, smiling, the sun catches her hair. So beautiful.
Piper: Pages and pictures...  Phoebe touches a photo and has a premonition of Abbey shooting Prue.  What?
Phoebe: Abbey, killing Prue at the manor.
[Cut back to the manor. Prue is hiding in a closet. Abbey walks in the dining room holding her gun. She walks into the foyer and near the closet Prue is hiding in. Prue astral projects behind her.]
Prue: Hey, over here.  Abbey screams and shoots five times at astral Prue. Astral Prue disappears and reappears somewhere else.  Hey, freak, I'm over here now.
 Abbey shoots at astral Prue another four times. Prue astral projects back into her body. Prue runs out of the closet and tackles Abbey. Prue tries to escape but Abbey pushes her against a wall. Prue hits her and pushes her on the floor. Prue finds her way into the kitchen and Abbey follows. She points her gun and Prue and shoots. The bullet freezes in mid-air. Phoebe and Piper walk in. Piper grabs the bullet out of the air. 
Phoebe: Okay, we're here.
Piper: Everything's gonna be okay. Everything's gonna be great as soon as I fire her.
 Prue uses her power and Abbey flies into a cupboard. 
Phoebe: Nice. Feel better now?
Prue: Yeah, I'm getting there.
Piper: Alright, shake it off.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Scene: P3. Marvelous 3 are playing. Prue and Phoebe are at the bar. The new bartender serves them a drink.]
Prue: Thanks. Um, Rachel. Can I ask you a question?
Rachel: Yeah.
Prue: Are you happy?
Rachel: Extremely.
Prue: Boyfriend? Any career goals?
Rachel: Engaged. I'm only doing this until I get my masters in education. I'm gonna be a teacher.
Prue: Oh, that's just so excellent.  Prue gives her a tip.  Thank you.
Rachel: Thanks.
 She walks away. 
Prue: You know, you can never be too careful with demons or mortals.
Phoebe: So rumour has it Leo is installing an alarm system in the house.
Prue: Yeah, I know, and we're gonna have to lock the doors and do all that responsible stuff women should do in the big city.
Phoebe: I agree. And we're gonna have to watch out for Belthazor.
Prue: Yes, I agree.  Prue sees Cole walk down the stairs.  But first I think you should watch out for him.
 Phoebe turns around and sees Cole. 
Phoebe: You don't like him do you?
Prue: No, I don't... really know him. Do you?
Phoebe: No, um, not as well as I'd like to. Actually, you know, I think I'm gonna go see what I can do about that.
Prue: Be careful.  Phoebe walks over to Cole. Prue sees Sean across the room and goes over to him.  Hey.
Sean: Why do I get the feeling that you're a high maintenance kind of gal?
Prue: Oh, I don't know. Maybe because I am. Dance?
 Sean accepts and they walk on the dance floor. 
[Cut to Phoebe and Cole.]
Phoebe: So, still friends?
Cole: I hope we're more than that.
Phoebe: Do you? Prove it.
 Cole pulls her closer and they kiss. 
[Cut to the manor. Piper's room. A hot and sweaty Piper and Leo are laying in bed.]
Leo: Wow. You are amazing when you concentrate.
Piper: And stopped worrying about them.  Piper looks up.  I hope you enjoyed the show.
 They giggle and cuddle up to each other. ","After the manor gets burglarized, Piper and Phoebe become concerned that Prue is becoming obsessed with learning everything about the Evil Triad sending demons to destroy them. When Darryl comes to investigate the break-in, he tries to convince Prue that it was the work of human thieves, but she's certain that the suspect is supernatural. Upon meeting with the Triad, Cole is upset that his bosses are sending another demon to try and destroy the Charmed Ones, despite his assurance he'll destroy them on his own. Meanwhile, Piper is certain that Leo's bosses are behind another ruined attempt of having a normal, romantic date.",summ_screen
"[Scene: Underworld. A dark cave. Cole walks in, topless, holding a sword. He looks around. He sees the Source across the room, chanting with his back turned. Cole creeps towards him and is about to swing the sword.]
The Source: Wait.
 The Source faces Cole and lifts off his hood. It's Cole. 
Cole/The Source: You don't really wanna kill me do you?
Cole: But how...
 Cole/The Source hits Cole and he lands on the ground. The sword flies up to Cole/The Source. 
Cole/The Source: We're one now. I'm reborn, within you.
Cole: I'll fight it. I'll kill us both if I have to. I won't let you hurt Phoebe.
Cole/The Source: You won't have a choice.
 He stabs Cole and he screams. 
[Cut to Phoebe's bedroom. Cole wakes up from his dream with a fright. He looks over at Phoebe, who's sleeping.]
Opening Credits
[Scene: Manor. Kitchen. Piper takes a tray out of the oven. She walks into the dining room where the table is covered with food. Leo is sitting at the table.]
Piper: Voilá!
Leo: Oh, it looks great, let's eat.
Piper: Wait, where is everybody?
Leo: I don't know. Pass the croissants please.
 Piper takes off her apron. 
Piper: I don't understand, we were all supposed to eat together. You know, celebrate.
Leo: Sisters. Butter.
Piper: Phoebe! Paige!  Paige orbs in and falls on Piper, knocking her to the ground.  Paige!  They stand up.  Wait, Paige, did you just orb in from another room?
Paige: Yeah, obviously the landing could still use a little work.
Piper: You've been practising this?
Paige: Yeah, I didn't wanna say anything until I knew for sure I could do it.  She sees the food.  Uh, food, thank god, I am starving.
 She sits down. 
Leo: That's the orbing. It burns a lot of calories. Why do you think I married a chef?
Piper: I-I can't believe your powers are already advancing. This is just another reason to celebrate.
Paige: Mm, Leo, butter.
 Leo passes the butter. 
Leo: Mm, butter. You should try the frittatas they're great.
Piper: You're both very welcome.
Paige: Oh, thank you, honey. I just wanna eat fast so I can get to work on time for a change.
Piper: Well, I understand but still, it's not everyday that we vanquish the Source of all evil. The least you could do is wait for Phoebe and Cole.
 Phoebe walks in. 
Phoebe: Oh, don't bother. Cole's not here and all I need is a caffeine IV.
 She grabs a jug and pours herself some coffee. She sits down. 
Piper: What is the matter with you people? Our mortal enemy is gone, dead. Is there nobody else besides me happy about this?
 Paige gets up and puts her arm around Piper. 
Paige: Absolutely, honey, I'm thrilled. Thank you for the spread, have a good day.
 She leaves the room. The Elders call Leo. 
Leo: Hm, I'm being summoned.
Piper: What, now? What do they want?
Phoebe: I don't know, maybe they want to congratulate you guys.
Piper: But...
Leo: Gotta run.  He orbs out. 
Phoebe: Does he have to do that so brightly?
Piper: Well, that'll teach me to try and be in a good mood. What's the matter with you?
Phoebe: Mm, I don't know. I went to bed and I was really happy and then I woke up this morning and I just, I had this horrible feeling about Cole.
Piper: Cole?
Phoebe: Yeah, it's kinda hard to explain. It feels like a premonition that's trying to come out but it never quite does. But whatever it is it's not a good thing.
Piper: Well, that doesn't sound supernatural, that sounds supernormal. You got cold feet. Every bride-to-be does. Trust me, even I did.
Phoebe: Just like that? Overnight?
Piper: Well, the only reason you haven't gotten married is because of the Source, and now that he is dead you are that much closer to taking that very long walk down the aisle.
Phoebe: I don't know. It feels like there's something else.
[Scene: Underworld. A cave. The Seer is there. Cole flames in. He looks around, frightened. He sees the Seer.]
Cole: How did I get here?
Seer: The Source's magic brought you. I see you accepting that very soon.
 Cole goes over and grabs her around the neck. 
Cole: You never told me I would become the Source if I help vanquish him!
Seer: Don't be naive. I told you of my vision. Of you and I doing great things together, this is just the beginning.  He falls to his knees.  You can not change your fate. As you can see the evil within you wont allow it.
Cole: I'll fight it, I'll kill it. I'll find a way.
Seer: There is no way. If you weren't clinging to the love for your witch so vigorously, it would've over taken you by now. It is only a matter of time and after the Source has fully inseminate you, his power will protect you, shield you from her premonitions. That we can wait for, unfortunately with Kurzon we can not.  Cole stands up. 
Cole: Kurzon?
Seer: The underworld's in chaos. The Source is presumed dead and Kurzon will attempt to fill that void. We must stop him or you will never reclaim the throne.
Cole: I don't want the throne.
Seer: You will, but at the moment you're not strong enough to vanquish Kurzon. The Charmed Ones however are.
Cole: And what, you expect them to just go after him?
Seer: No, I expect to make Kurzon think they will so he'll retaliate. And I expect you to make sure the witches are prepared to vanquish him before he can vanquish them.
Cole: I won't do your bidding, Seer. You can't force me.
Seer: Perhaps not. But the Source can.
 Cole flames out. 
[Cut to the manor. Bathroom. Cole flames in. He looks in the mirror and exhales. He walks into the hallway where Phoebe is and gives her a fright.]
Phoebe: Whoa!
Cole: Sorry.
Phoebe: I didn't hear you come home.
Cole: I just got back.
Phoebe: From where?
Cole: I had to, uh, get out of the house for a while, you know.
Phoebe: No, I don't know. Do we need to talk?
Cole: Phoebe, I... Ahh.  He holds his head.  Damn it.
Phoebe: What's the matter?
 She touches him but he pulls away. 
Cole: Uh, nothing. It's just a migraine, I gotta go.
Phoebe: Cole, where are you...  He walks away.  Cole.
 She sighs. Piper enters the hallway. 
Piper: What's the matter?
Phoebe: I wish I knew.
[Scene: An old warehouse. Demons are standing around Kurzon.]
Kurzon: It is a new era, my friends. Our enemy is dead and our exile is nearing an end. The tasks that I assign to you are vital to our cause. Complete them today and tomorrow we can all return home.
 The demons disappear except for Kurzon and one demon. The Seer walks in. 
Seer: You will not live to rule the underworld.
Kurzon: Have you seen my future, Seer?
Seer: A lone but powerful witch will soon be on your trail. You must kill her now while she is still vulnerable.
Demon: Her loyal is with the last Source. Don't trust her.
Kurzon: And why would you want to help me?
Seer: Because I've always allied myself with ultimate power. And if you kill this witch, nothing can stop you from becoming the next Source.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Scene: South Bay Social Services. Paige walks into Mr. Cowan's office. He is sitting at his desk.]
Paige: You wanted to see me, Mr. Cowan?
Mr. Cowan: Yes.  He stands up.  I'm gonna miss you, Paige.
Paige: I know I was late this morning, I won't be anymore. In fact, I've found out a way to get here in a blink of an eye.
Mr. Cowan: I'm gonna miss you as an assistant. Because I'm promoting you to social worker.
Paige: Thank you so much. That's so amazing. I, I am sticking to that not being late thing by the way.
Mr. Cowan: Oh, you don't have to worry, you have a flexible work schedule now.
Paige: God, that just caught me off guard, I thought Scott was next in line for the promotion, he has been here longer.
Mr. Cowan: Mmm, it was a tough call, but after you helped Caroline Seldon, I couldn't pass you over.
Paige: Caroline.
Mr. Cowan: You worked a miracle with her.
Paige: Not that I'm complaining but my promotion isn't based solely from her case is it?
Mr. Cowan: Well, if you ask me whether Caroline's case helped tip the scales in your favour, then the answer is yes. I already told Scott if that's what you're worried about.
Paige:  whispers  It's personal gain.
Mr. Cowan: Excuse me?
Paige: Thank you, thank you, Mr. Cowan.
 She leaves his office and walks past Scott's desk. 
Scott: Congratulations, Paige.
Paige: Thanks, Scott.
 She sits down at her desk and sighs and groans. 
[Scene: Manor. Attic. Phoebe is there looking at the Belthazor page in the Book of Shadows. Piper walks in.]
Piper: What are you doing up here?
Phoebe: Nothing, just thinking.
Piper: About...
Phoebe: Cole.
Piper: He's a human now, you're not gonna find the answers you're looking for in that book.
Phoebe: Well, I've gotta find them somewhere because I'm starting to get scared.
Piper: Well, of course you're scared, getting married is a huge step.
Phoebe: I know that. It just feels like it's more than that.
Piper: Have you tried talking to him?
Phoebe: Yes, of course I have. He just keeps avoiding me like he did when he was...
 She points to the Belthazor page. 
Piper: Belthazor is dead. Cole is a man now. A man that you love more than anything else in the world.
Phoebe: I know. So why am I so damn confused all of a sudden, it's killing me.
Piper: Maybe you're right, maybe you do need the book. What good is being a witch when you can't use a little magic when you're hurting.
Phoebe: I can not believe that you're suggesting that. What about personal gain?
Piper: Well, just word the spell properly, avoid it, you should know how to do it by now. Just be pure, ask your heart for the answer. Just don't tell Paige. I don't want her thinking she can do it too.
 Piper leaves the attic. 
[Cut to the foyer. Paige walks in through the front door. Piper comes down the stairs.]
Paige: Ugh, I hate it when you're right.
Piper: Really? See I usually like it.
Paige: Remember that spell that I cast last week, the one to help Caroline get her son back? Well, it had a little side effect.
Piper: What kind of side effect.
Paige: The one that gets me promoted. I know, personal gain, I've already beat myself up over it, you don't have to.  Kurzon appears behind Piper in the dining room.  Demon!  Paige pushes Piper out of the way. Kurzon throws an energy ball.  Energy ball!
 The energy ball orbs out and back in in Paige's hand. She throws is back at him, missing. He throws another at Paige and she orbs out. She orbs back in in mid-air and falls down. 
Piper: Enough of this. Bye-bye.  She blows him up but he gets put back together.  Uh-oh.
Kurzon: Two witches. Damn her!
 He disappears. Piper gets up. 
Piper: Okay. Paige, are you okay?
 Paige gets up. 
Paige: I'm fine, I'm fine. It's my ego's a little bruised, that's all.
Piper: That was odd.
Paige: Yeah.
Piper: Leo!  Leo orbs in. 
Leo: What happened?
Paige: Oh, same old. Demon tried to kill us.
Piper: Yeah, a very powerful demon, strangely Source-like. Can't we get a freakin' day off around here?
Leo: Well, that's why the Elders summoned me. The Source's death has created a power struggle in the underworld, and killing you means direct ascension to the throne.
Piper: Ugh.
Paige: So vanquishing the Source meant nothing?
Leo: Well, it meant a lot actually. It set back evil decades but that doesn't mean it made you any less of a target.
Piper: Yeah, but this demon didn't even seem to know who we were, which by the way I find insulting.
Leo: Well, he knows now which means you better figure out who he is before he tries again.
Paige: Attic.
Piper: Mm.
[Cut to the attic. Phoebe's there sitting at a table. She writes 'Should I marry Cole?' on a piece of paper and scrunches it up. She stands up and lights the paper.]
Phoebe: ""Where love is strong my spirit weak, it is an answer that I seek, the question burns within this fire, so I may hear my heart's desire.""
 Piper, Paige and Leo walk in. 
Piper: Phoebe? We have a...
 Phoebe puts the burning paper in a bowl and it explodes. Phoebe gasps. 
Paige: Phoebe?
 Two tunnels of wind appear in the attic. 
Phoebe: What?
 An elderly woman and a little girl appear. 
Elderly Woman: What's going on? How did I get here?
Piper: That's an excellent question.
Elderly Woman: Oh my god, what have you done?
Phoebe: Me? Wh-Who are you?
Elderly Woman: What's the matter? Don't you recognise me? I'm you. Phoebe.
Little Girl: Phoebe? That's my name too.
Phoebe: Oh, boy.
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[Scene: Manor. Attic. Continued from before. Little Phoebe is getting frightened.]
Little Phoebe: Who are you people? And how did I get up here?
Phoebe: You don't have to be scared of us, honey. Everything's gonna be okay.  to Piper  Any ideas?
Piper: It's your spell, don't look at me.
 Little Phoebe runs over to the window. 
Phoebe: It was your idea.
Paige: Excuse me?
Old Phoebe: You might wanna stop her before she climbs out the window.
Phoebe: Whoa!  She runs over to Little Phoebe who's half way out the window.  Sweetie, hi, come here.  She pulls her back inside.  Hi, I can explain. You are dreaming.
Piper: Dreaming?
Phoebe: Yes, dreaming. And you're gonna wake up in your room and everything's gonna be fine.
Little Phoebe: I'm ten, I'm not stupid. Grams!
 She runs out of the attic. Cole walks in. 
Piper: Wow, I do not miss that.
Cole: What's going on?
Old Phoebe: Cole.
Cole: Who are you?
Old Phoebe: Maybe this will refresh your memory.  She walks over and slaps him across the face.  You b*st*rd.
Phoebe: What was that all about?
Old Phoebe: Ask him.
Leo: Uh, maybe we should go look for Little Phoebe before she escapes into 2002.
Piper: Yes, we will do that and you talk to your future self. And fix this, fast.
Cole: Future self?
Leo: Uh, what about the demon?
Phoebe: What demon?
Piper: Uh, we were attacked downstairs. Paige.
Paige: I'm there.
 She goes over to the book. 
Cole: You wanna tell me how she got here?
Phoebe: I cast a spell to hear my heart's desire and I guess my past self and my future self showed up to help me listen.
Cole: And what desire did you wanna hear?
Phoebe: Well, that's between me and... me. Come on.
 Phoebe heads for the door. 
Old Phoebe: Worried?
 Phoebe and Old Phoebe leave. 
Paige: Dude, maybe you can help. We're looking for a demon that can reconstitute himself like the Source.  Cole flames out.  Anyone come to mind? Cole?  She looks around to find him gone.  Can't anybody help me?
[Cut to the underworld. In a cave. Cole flames in. The Seer is there.]
Seer: Welcome back.
Cole: I didn't wanna come back.
Seer: And yet you have. The Source is getting stronger in you.
Cole: I've got him under control.
Seer: Or is it the other way around? There must be something he wants you to tell me.
Cole: Maybe it's that your plan is gonna fail because he knows Phoebe's conjured up her own way to seeing into the future. Her future self. Somebody who will be all too willing to tell her what I can't. What's the matter? You didn't see that coming?
Seer: I don't need to see the future to know about good witches. They're overly cautious by nature. Her future self will be too afraid to say anything that might make things worse for her and her sisters. She'll preserve the future.
Cole: How do you know?
Seer: I've been a Seer longer than you've been the Source. You'll learn to trust my instincts.
Cole: I'm not the Source.
Seer: But you will be very soon. It's your destiny.
Cole: My destiny is to be with Phoebe.  He grabs her.  Nothing will change that and neither will that thing inside of me.
Seer: Your love won't be enough to save you in the end. You'll see. Kurzon will be attacking them again very soon. This time more prepared. You'd better hurry back, if you want them to survive.
 Cole flames out. 
[Cut to the manor. Phoebe's bedroom. Phoebe's there. Old Phoebe walks in and picks up a skimpy top.]
Old Phoebe: Uhh, the good ol' days. Of course nobody's gonna take you seriously until you stop dressing like a tramp.
Phoebe: A tramp? Ugh, that is so in right now.
Old Phoebe: Oh, you'll learn.
Phoebe: Learn what?
 Old Phoebe picks up a photo album and sits on the bed. She opens it up. 
Old Phoebe: Oh, look at us. We had such promise.
Phoebe: Okay, what do you mean? Does something bad happen to me? I-I mean us? Okay, you know what? I don't have time for games, okay. There is a demon...
Old Phoebe: Don't talk to me about demons. I know plenty about demons.
Phoebe: Okay, then please, tell me what you know about Cole. Look, I'm about to marry him and I have this really bad feeling. Do you remember feeling like that?
Old Phoebe: Oh, I remember. But I won't change the past.
Phoebe: No, but this isn't the past, this is the present.
Old Phoebe: But it's my past. And I intend to keep it that way.
Phoebe: You know, I already saw you slap him across the face. So that's a pretty big coming attraction for my life, don't you think?
Old Phoebe: That was between him and me.
Phoebe: I know, but you are me. Oh, okay, um... Can you give me a little hint? Do you guys get divorced? Does he, um, does he cheat on you? Did you ever get married?
Old Phoebe: What makes you think we aren't married in the future?
Phoebe: Because there's no wedding ring on your finger. Please tell me what happened. Look, the spell wouldn't have worked if you weren't allowed to tell me.
Old Phoebe: I didn't need a spell to decide what to do. You must make this decision without using magic. Just like I did.
Phoebe: Yeah, and that worked real well for us I see.
Old Phoebe: Just ask Leo to send me back. As soon as possible.
Phoebe: Why don't you ask him yourself?
Old Phoebe: Because I'm staying here out of the path of history. And don't argue with me. We both know that when our mind's made up, there's no changing it.
Phoebe: Yeah.
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[Scene: Manor. Living room. Little Phoebe is hiding in the corner, blocking her ears. Piper and Leo are trying to get her out.]
Little Phoebe: ""Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream...""
Piper: Honey, you have to listen to me.
Little Phoebe: ""Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream.""
Piper: We're just trying to help.
 Little Phoebe repeats the song. Piper groans. 
Leo: She's your sister.
Piper: Yeah, don't remind me.
 Phoebe walks in. 
Phoebe: Having a little trouble with young Phoebe?
Piper: Yeah, enough to make me reconsider having children. Maybe we should just lie to her again.
Phoebe: No. I think I have an idea.
 She goes over to Little Phoebe. 
Little Phoebe: Stay away from me or I'll sick Prue on you.
Piper: Oh, yeah, don't go there.
Phoebe: Phoebe, listen to me. I know that this is scary but I promise you you are safe here in this house. In your house. Our house. You know how Grams talks about magic all the time? And she likes to say anything's possible as long as you believe in it.
Little Phoebe: Yes.
Phoebe: Well, that's what happened. Magic brought you here, to your future. See that girl over there? That is Piper all grown up.  Her eyes widen.  Yeah! And that is her husband Leo. Mm-hm. And I am...
Little Phoebe: Me?
Phoebe: Yeah. I wanna show you something.  She holds up her photo album.  Do you remember this? Daddy sent it to you and me for Christmas.
Little Phoebe: My album!
Phoebe: Yeah, except it starts with pictures of you and it goes all the way back here to pictures of me. Why don't you go take it over there and look at it.
 Little Phoebe goes and sits on the couch. 
Leo: Nicely done.
Phoebe: Ooh, yeah, at least I could get through one of my selves.
Piper: Having problems with geriatric you?
Phoebe: I know that woman up there is me when I'm old, but there is nothing familiar about her. I-I don't know how I got so... mean.
Leo: She doesn't have any idea how to reverse the spell?
Phoebe: No, she doesn't even remember casting it. How does that happen?
Leo: The future changes with every choice we make. Some choices change it more than others. All that matters is she's here for a reason. They bother are.
Phoebe: Yeah, but why? What's the reason?
Piper: To help you listen to your heart.
Leo: And until you do, they won't return to their times.
Phoebe: I don't think they're ever going to because old Phoebe is not letting go of this grudge about Cole.
 Cole walks in. 
Cole: Talking about me?
Little Phoebe: Oh my gosh. Who are you?
Cole: Sorry?
Phoebe: That guy is Cole. He's our fiancé.
Little Phoebe: Wait, you mean he's our prince? The one who sweeps us off our feet.
 Piper laughs. 
Phoebe: She's talking about Cinderella. That was my favourite story when I was growing up. I can't believe that I forgot about that.
Leo: Well, maybe that's why she's here, to help you remember.
 Little Phoebe smiles at Cole. 
Cole:  to Phoebe  Don't you think you should help Paige find out who the 'visitor' who dropped in was, before he drops in again.
Leo: Good idea.
Phoebe: Okay.  to Little Phoebe  We'll be right back.  to Cole  Uh, keep her company will you?
 She kisses him on the cheek. 
Cole: Yeah, sure.  They all leave. Little Phoebe smiles at Cole.  Hi.
[Scene: Old warehouse. Kurzon is there. The Seer appears. Kurzon spins around and points a knife at the Seer.]
Kurzon: You sent me up against the Charmed Ones. What do you take me for?
Seer: I foresaw only one witch. How was I to know who she was?
Kurzon: That mistake will cost you your life.
Seer: Don't be foolish. Every Source has needed me. My visions have brought them all great power. I can do the same for you.
Kurzon: Speak quickly.
Seer: I can help you destroy the power of three with one simple move. I can make you the next Source.
Demon: It's another trick.
Seer: If it were, why would I have risked my life to come here?  He puts down the sword.  One of the witches has cast a spell, brought her past self into the present. She's a powerless child vulnerable to attack.
Kuzon: So?
Seer: So kill the child and the present witch is no more. The entire line is extinguished and with it the Charmed Ones.
[Scene: Manor. Attic. Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Leo are there. Paige shows them the Kurson page in the Book of Shadows.]
Piper: That's him.
Phoebe: ""Kurzon is an enemy of the Source who was banished from the underworld for inciting a failed coup."" I don't understand, why didn't they just kill him?
Leo: Probably because it's not that easy to do. You guys are gonna need the power of three.
Paige: But if he's the enemy of the Source, doesn't that make him our ally?
Piper: No, he's still evil, he's just a different kind of evil.
 They hear Little Phoebe scream downstairs. 
Phoebe: Phoebe.
[Cut to the living room. Cole, Kurzon and Little Phoebe are there. Little Phoebe is screaming and then faints. Kurzon goes to throw a fireball.]
Cole: No!  Cole blocks little Phoebe and the energy ball hits him. Kurzon looks surprised.  Leave the girl alone.
Kurzon: Belthazor? I thought you were dead.
Cole: He is.
 A dagger materialises in Cole's hand and he throws it at Kurzon. Kurzon pulls it out. 
Kurzon: It'll take more than that to stop me.
Cole: Very well.
 He throws a fireball at him, knocking him down. Kurzon gets back up. 
Kurzon: The Source.
 Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Leo run down the stairs. Kurzon disappears. 
Phoebe: Cole!
 She runs over to little Phoebe. 
Cole: She's alright, she just fainted.
 Little Phoebe wakes up. 
Phoebe: Are you okay?
Little Phoebe: Yeah. I think so.  to Cole  You saved me.
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[Scene: Manor. Living room. Everyone's there.]
Little Phoebe: It was so scary. He just came out of nowhere. And then everything went black.
 Paige hands her a glass of water. 
Paige: Here you go, sweetheart.
Little Phoebe: Thanks.  She takes a sip.  Who are you?
Paige: Me? I'm Paige, your...
Phoebe: Cousin. She's our cousin from mum's side.
Piper: But we think of her as a sister.
Phoebe: We'll explain it to you when you're older.
Little Phoebe: What about that scary man? Where'd he go?
Phoebe: You don't have to worry about him anymore, sweetie.
Leo: Doesn't she?
Piper: Leo.
Leo: I'm sorry, but we can't risk her running into Kurzon again, she's Phoebe's past.
Phoebe: And Cole saving her means that he saved me too.
Little Phoebe: Hello! He loves us, remember?
Leo: I think I should take Little Phoebe someplace, someplace safe.
Paige: Do you really think Kurzon will come back?
Cole: I do. I mean, why wouldn't he? He didn't fulfil his objectives.
Phoebe: He's right.  to Little Phoebe  Okay, you're gonna have to go with Leo for a little while, but don't worry he'll keep you safe.
Little Phoebe: I don't wanna leave.
Phoebe: I know, but it's just for a little while, okay. It's for your own good. Come on.
Leo: Come on, take my hand.  She walks over to him.  Now hold on tight.
Little Phoebe: Are we going on a plane?
Leo: No, but you might see some clouds.
 Leo orbs out with Little Phoebe. Paige picks up the glass and heads for the kitchen. She sees the dagger on the floor and picks it up. 
Paige: Where'd this come from?
Cole: That-that's Kurzon's, he tried to stab me with it but I got it away from him.
Paige: Really? You got it away from a demon? That's impressive.
Piper: Why didn't he use his powers on you?
Cole: Who knows? The point is I stabbed him which means we have enough of his blood to scry for him.
 The girls look suspiciously at him. 
Paige: Yeah, I'll go get a map and a crystal.
 Paige leaves the room. 
Piper: Do you think Kurzon's targeting little Phoebe?
Phoebe: Why would he?
Piper: Well, the same reason Leo said, because she's you. And if he kills her then there's no Charmed Ones.
Phoebe: But how could he know I conjured her?
Piper: He's psychic?
Cole: Or maybe the Seer tipped him off.
Phoebe: The Seer? You think she's involved?
Cole: Wouldn't surprise me.
Phoebe: Well, that's just great. Okay, well, we're gonna need a vanquishing spell. Cole, go with Piper, help her, tell her everything you know about Kurzon.
 She stands up. 
Piper: Where you going?
Phoebe: Well, I'm gonna go try knock some sense into myself.
[Cut to Phoebe's bedroom. Old Phoebe is looking at a picture of Cole and Phoebe. Phoebe storms in.]
Phoebe: We need to send you back fast.
Old Phoebe: Fine with me.
Phoebe: Not for your sake, for all of ours, especially little Phoebe's. And the only way for you to do that is to answer the question that I asked when I cast the spell. Should I or should I not marry Cole? Listen to me, a demon attacked downstairs and nearly killed Little Phoebe, which means he nearly killed us too.
Old Phoebe: Oh, I know what that means.
Phoebe: Then why won't you answer the question?
Old Phoebe: Because if I were to say something that could change the future, other lives could be at stake too, not just ours.
Phoebe: Yeah, well, maybe you're supposed to change the future. Maybe that's why you were sent here. If there is one belief that you and I still have in common, it's that magic happens for a reason. Isn't it possible that you've been given a second chance?
Old Phoebe: To do what?
Phoebe: To keep me from turning into a bitter old lady like you. Please, I have lost so much already. Don't make me lose myself too.
Old Phoebe: Sorry, I can't.
Phoebe: Then I guess you've dimmed us both.
 Phoebe leaves the room. 
[Cut to the conservatory. Piper, Paige and Cole are there. Piper is writing a spell, Paige is scrying and Cole is pacing.]
Cole:  to Piper  Are you done with that spell yet?
Piper: Almost. Could you please stop pacing, it's very distracting.
Cole: No.
 Phoebe walks in and sits beside Piper. 
Piper: How'd it go?
Phoebe: I still can't get through to her.
Cole: She didn't say anything about the future?
Phoebe: Nope. She's worried about the consequences of changing it.
Paige: But she is your future, you can't change that.
Piper: Yes we can. Our last trip to the future proved that. Phoebe's not burning at the stake anytime soon.
Paige: Well, maybe you'll let me cast Phoebe's spell and get myself my own sneak preview. Find out what happens if I take that promotion or not.
Phoebe: You got promoted?
Piper: Yeah, by the way of a spell and her friend Scott got stuck with the consequence.
Phoebe: Uh-oh, personal gain.
Cole: If you don't vanquish Kurzon soon he'll become the next Source, the all of a sudden personal gain won't be so important because you'll all be dead.
 The crystal points to a spot on the map. 
Paige: Got him. He's across town.
Piper: Okay, bring the crystal, we'll track him on the way.
 They get up. 
Phoebe:  to Cole  I would stay out of my bedroom if I were you. Unless you wanna get slapped again.
 She kisses him. 
Cole: Be careful.
Paige: Aren't you coming?
Cole: What can I do? I'm not a demon anymore.
 The girls leave. Cole flames out. 
[Cut to the underworld. A cave. The Seer is there. Cole flames in.]
Cole: Look at me. Look at me!  She turns around.  You sent Kurzon to kill Phoebe. You betrayed me.
Seer: For your own good. Your love for her was the only thing holding you back. The only thing keeping you from accepting full power of the Source.  A fireball appears in his hand. The Seer backs away.  Don't you understand? With her gone we wouldn't need the Charmed Ones to kill Kurzon. You'd be able to kill him yourself.
Cole: Phoebe can't die, otherwise his soul dies too. His love for her is too strong and I'll need that strength to recapture what I lost.
Seer: His love? The Source is finally showing through I see. You'll have to kill her eventually, our plan depends on it.
Cole: It's your plan, not mine. I want Phoebe alive and the next time you betray me...  He throws the fireball near the Seer.  I won't miss.
 He flames out. 
[Cut to the manor. Conservatory. Old Phoebe is there. Cole flames in.]
Old Phoebe: Hello, Cole. I've been expecting you.
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[Scene: Manor. Conservatory. Continued from before.]
Old Phoebe: What's the matter, Cole? Afraid I'll tell the girls your little secret.
Cole: What do you want from me?
Old Phoebe: My life for starters.
Cole: You look alive to me.
Old Phoebe: On the outside maybe.
Cole: I can fix that.
Old Phoebe: You can't kill me, Cole, you never could. Even after the Source took you over, a piece of you always loved me.
Cole: That's not always enough.
Old Phoebe: Yes it can be. I never married you, Cole, I called it off. And once I found out you were the Source, my sisters and I had to vanquish you.
Cole: Why are you telling me this?
Old Phoebe: Because I've spent most of my life wondering what would happen if we had married. It could have been different for both of us.
Cole: Well, it's too late for that now.
Old Phoebe: Maybe not. That's why I've come to you first. Before I risk everything. I have to know if there is a chance to save you.
Cole: I'm not sure there is.
Old Phoebe: So you won't even try?
Cole: I want to, but he won't let me, he's too strong.
Phoebe: Then I'll tell Phoebe the truth. I'll convince her to save you, save us.
Cole: But if you change the future, Phoebe might die sooner and so might her sisters.
Old Phoebe: Magic happens for a reason, Cole. I don't have faith in much anymore, but I do believe that. I have to trust that I'm meant to change this.
Cole: You think you're meant to save me?
Old Phoebe: Phoebe reminded me that I've once had hope, that we had love. That's why I'm doing this, to keep her from living a life of regret like I lived.
 Kurzon appears. 
Kurzon: Aww, I'm not intruding am I?
[Cut to a street somewhere. Piper, Phoebe and Paige are parked there. They lay the map on the hood of the car. Paige starts scrying.]
Piper: I can't believe we lost him!
Paige: Oh, god, just give me a second.
Phoebe: Alright, he might be still in the area.
Paige: He's at the house.
Phoebe: We'll never make it back in time.
 Piper gets an idea. 
Paige: Don't look at me.
Piper: Why? You did it this morning.
Paige: Barely, I went downstairs, alone, not across town with two passengers.
Phoebe: Okay, well, Paige, he'll kill Cole, we have to try.
 They join hands and Paige orbs out with Phoebe. 
Piper: Hey!  Piper goes too. 
[Cut to the manor. Kurzon throws an energy ball at Cole. He falls to the ground. Cole throws a fireball at Kurzon, missing. Old Phoebe helps Cole up.]
Cole: I'm okay.
 Kurzon disappears and reappears behind them. He charges at them with a sword. 
Old Phoebe: No!
 She stands in front of Cole and Kurzon stabs her. He pulls the sword out and swings it at Cole. Cole grabs him and they struggle across the room. The girls orb in. 
Piper: Spell, spell, spell, quick-quick-quick.
 She pulls a piece of paper out of her pocket. 
Piper, Phoebe, Paige: ""Hell threw you from its inner core, but earth won't hold you anymore, since heaven cannot be your place, your flesh and blood we now erase!""
 Kurzon catches on fire and is vanquished. Phoebe goes over to old Phoebe. 
Phoebe: Oh, no. Leo! Just hold on. Hold on.
Cole: She saved me.
Old Phoebe:  to Phoebe  There's your answer.
 Leo orbs in with Little Phoebe. 
Phoebe: Leo, please, please, please, please.
 Leo rushes over and tries to heal her. 
Leo: She's gone.
 Old and Little Phoebe disappear. 
Paige: What happened?
Piper: The spell played out. You heard what you needed to hear.
[Scene: Manor. Kitchen. Piper, Paige and Leo are there.]
Paige: Speaking of orbing up there, when do I get to do that?
Leo: Well, you shouldn't be in such a rush, you should be proud of what you accomplished. You saved the day.
Paige: I didn't save everyone.
Leo: No, but that's the great thing about the future, there's always time to change it.
Paige: So Phoebe won't die that way?
Piper: No, if I know Phoebe and I do, she's not gonna let her future turn out that way.
Paige: Yeah, but what about little Phoebe? She went back to her time with all this knowledge of the future. Won't that cause complications?
Piper: I doubt it. The minute she starts talking about magic, Grams will do some hocus pocus to erase all that knowledge.
Paige: That's nice.
Piper: That's Grams.
Paige: Well, I'm done, I am off to bed. I have a future of my own to change tomorrow.
 She heads for the door. 
Piper: Have you decided what to do about your promotion?
Paige: Yeah, I'm gonna turn it down.
Piper: Hmm, what changed your mind?
Paige: The three Phoebe's. She used magic to change her future but I used magic to change Scott's and that's not fair. I did the rhyme, I will do the time. Goodnight.
 She leaves. 
Leo: So what do you think Phoebe's gonna do about Cole?
Piper: I don't know, but I don't think we're gonna have to wait forty years to find out.
[Cut to Phoebe's bedroom. Phoebe's there looking at a photo of her and Cole. Cole walks in.]
Phoebe: Hi.
Cole: I just, um...
Phoebe: Had to get out of the house?
Cole: Yeah, something like that.
Phoebe: Well, at least you came back.
Cole: You didn't think I would?
Phoebe: I don't know. Um,  she sits on the bed  I've been having a lot of crazy thoughts lately, about us, and I guess I just thought that maybe you were feeling the same way too. I never told you why I cast that spell did I?
Cole: I thought it was to hear your heart's desire.
Phoebe: It was to find out if I should marry you or not.
Cole: Oh. And?
Phoebe: Do you still want to?
Cole: Well, it's still apart of my plans that's for sure.
Phoebe: Mine too. It's not that I don't still have cold feet, it's just hearing my past self remind me of Cinderella, and seeing my future self willing to... willing to die for you.
Cole: I'm willing to die for you.
Phoebe: I'm gonna ask you a question and all I want is a straight answer, okay? Can you do that?
Cole: Okay.
Phoebe: Is there something that you're not telling me? About you? Something that I don't know?
 He sits next to her. 
Cole: No.
 They hug. 
[Cut to the underworld. The Seer is spying on Phoebe and Cole. She smiles.]","After getting a case of cold feet about marrying Cole, Phoebe decides to cast a spell where she brings her future, cynical self and herself when she was an innocent child to the present in order to gain some guidance as to what she should do. Meanwhile, Cole gets possessed by the Source and eventually becomes unable to resist doing his bidding. An evil demon called Kurzon attempts to align with the Seer to become the next Source and is sent on a mission to destroy the Power of Three. At work, Paige gets promoted to a social worker. However, worried that what she did in order to be promoted could be seen as a personal gain, she attempts to make things right with her co-worker that was passed up for the job.",summ_screen
"[The McGregor House]
Mr. G: So, big night tonight, huh? My little girl, out dancing with boys. You're all grown up.
Terri: Dad....
Mr. G: Oh, yeah. I can see it now. They'll be lining up for miles.
Terri: Yeah, maybe in some alternate universe.
Mr. G: What? What? Honey, wait.
Terri: Dad, face it. I'm fat. Guys don't even notice me.
Mr. G: Terri, you're not fat. That's ridiculous.
Terri: No, Dad, it's true.
Mr. G: Honey, you've gotta stop beating yourself up. You are beautiful. You're beautiful. Tonight you'll see.
Terri: No I won't see 'cause I'm not going, 'cause no one's going to want to dance with a fat cow like me.
Mr. G: Terri, come on, don't say that. Come on.
 Terri leaves. 
Theme song.
[Degrassi]
 Spinner is with friends. A younger kid comes up to them. 
Spinner: Here you got something  hits the kid with his finger  Loser. Hey, Terri.
Terri: Hey, Spinner.
Spinner: Um, so is it okay if I borrow those geography notes?
Terri: Yeah, I got 'em right here.  Opens up her bag + takes out a binder and gives it to Spinner 
Spinner: Uh, thanks. I really appreciate this. So are you going to the dance tonight?
Terri: Actually, I can't. It's my dad. He's kinda old.
Spinner: Ok.
 Ashley approaches. She has a box with her, which must be for the dance. 
Ashley: Hey Terri!
Spinner: Thanks again for these.
Terri: See you.
 Spinner leaves. 
Ashley: Okay, I am beyond nervous. This has to go perfect. Amazing turnout. Zero problems. Otherwise, Raditch says it's daylight dancing for another year.
[Inside Degrassi]
 Paige is walking in the hall. She spots Spinner and approaches him. 
Paige: Just the man I was looking for.
Spinner: Hey, Paige.
Paige: So, you ready to get down?
Spinner: Huh?
Paige: The dance. You are going?
Spinner: Oh, uh, yeah.
Paige: Well, you better save a dance for me.
Spinner: Uh, sure. Whatever. Look, I gotta get to my locker.
 Spinner leaves. Ashley and Terri come in and Paige joins them 
Ashley: So, what was with the Spinner/Terri convention I interrupted?
Terri: Nothing. I was just giving him some notes for class he missed.
Ashley: Spinner wants class notes? Since when? Hon, that's called a flirtation deface.
Paige: Something's happening with you and Spinner?
Terri: No, Ashley got an overactive imagination.
Ashley: You should totally ask Spinner to go with you tonight.
Terri: Uh, no point. I can't go.
Ashley: What? You have to. You're on the dance committee.
Terri: Ash, it's not me. It's my dad. He's making me do chores.
Ashley: On a Friday? Come on.
Paige: If Terri can't go, Terri can't go.
Liberty: Ashley! You're going to be late for the announcements.
Ashley: Tell me something I don't know, Liberty.  To Terri  I'm not through with you yet.
 Ashley leaves to do the announcements. 
[Outside]
 A man drops off a boy  who we find out is Sean Cameron . He takes off his helmet after he gets off the bike. He puts his hands through his hair, sighs, and goes inside. 
Sean: thanks for the ride.
 Tracker  Sean's older brother  be good. 
[Mr. Simpson's Homeroom]
Emma: I can't believe you guys are chickening out  meaning JT and Toby 
Toby: We're not chickening out.
Emma: Fine.
Toby: Fine.
JT: We're just not going to the dance, ok?
Emma:  To Manny  I just it's just me and you then. You did talk to your parents?
Manny: Yes... and no. If the dance was during school hours, fine. But it's at night.
Emma: So who am I supposed to go with?
 They sit down. Mr. Simpson enters, with Sean behind him. 
Mr. S: Morning, people. I would like to meet Sean Cameron. He was here for a few months last year, before he moved up north. Why don't you tell the class about yourself?
Sean: No.
Mr. S: Ok, well, um, maybe when once you've more settled in. Why don't you have a seat?
 He sits down. 
Ashley:  over the announcements  So, come make history tonight when I host Starlight, Starbright, Degrassi Community School's first ever nighttime dance. Thanks again, Mr. Raditch. And I know I speak for all of us when I say tonight's going to be the best dance ever.
[Ms. Kwan's room]
Ms. Kwan: Ok kids, now hold back on your excitement. Because today we're starting a unit on, ta-da, romantic poetry.
 Paige looks at Terri who Spinner is looking at. She is not happy.  Which means she likes Spinner  
[Hall]
 The bell rings 
P.A.: A reminder to all dance committee members, please report to the gymnasium for set up
[Gym]
 Ashley, Terri, and Paige are setting up for the dance. Ashley comes up to Terri. 
Ashley: Alright, Terri. What's the real story here?
Terri: I told you, my dad.
Ashley: Yeah, and your dog ate your homework.
Terri: I don't have a dog.
 Paige comes down from a ladder. 
Ashley: Ter, you're lying. I can always tell. Your eye twitches. Just, talk to me. Why don't you want to go tonight?
Terri: Because who'd want to dance with me?
Ashley: What? What are you talking about? This is crazy. I'm not letting you do this.
Terri: Fine. Tell me how to lose 10 pounds in 6 hours, and I'll be there.
[Outside]
 Jimmy is dribbling a ball when someone takes it from him. He pretends to shoot a ball in the trashcan. He sees Sean and sits next to him. 
Jimmy: Hey, buddy. What's going on? It must be weird being back and all. Don't worry. The guys won't treat you any differently because, well, you know. Alright?  Hits Sean on the arm. 
 Sean looks at him weird and leaves. He sits down on a different bench. Emma looks at him, then looks away.  meaning she likes him.  
[Gym]
Ashley: You know what you're missing? Self-confidence. Seriously, Ter. Just let me come over tonight. I'll get you dressed up, I'll do your make-up...
Paige: You want to give Terri a makeover? What, are we on some trashiod talk show here? Leave her alone.
Ashley: It's about having fun, and Terri's not gonna have fun until she starts feeling better about herself. We'll have a great time, whoever we dance with. I promise.
Paige: If this makeover has to happen, I better be there, too. Terri needs all the support she can get.
 Bell rings. 
[Ms. Kwan's Classroom -with grade 7]
Ms. Kwan:  To Sean  Welcome. Why don't you take that seat and that's your book.
 Sean sits down. Emma and Manny watch. Toby and JT come in and walk over to them.
Toby: Emma...
 Emma and Manny walk away. 
Toby: That girl's not happy.
JT: Ever since boy bands reared their genetically perfect heads they expect us to know how to dance. Curse them and their fancy footwork.
Toby: On the other hand, what else is there to do tonight?
JT: Oh, uh, Toby-woby wants to dance with his girly-wirly friend.
Toby: Shut up! Emma's not my girlfriend.
JT: Yeah, well, forget about her. I have an alternative  pulls out a piece of paper 
Ms. Kwan: Ok, guys, quiet down. I want you to open up your books and we're gonna read chapter 4.
 JT gives a piece of paper to Toby. 
Toby: Where'd you get these URL's?
JT: I got this cousin who's really into the 'Net. Best thing about them, they're all free. Girls too sexy for me, I doubt it.
Toby: I don't know.
JT: Come on, Toby. It's a right of passage.
 Ms. Kwan comes by as she watches to see if everyone's working. 
Ms. Kwan: Boys, open up your books.
 The camera goes over to Emma, Manny, and Liberty. 
Manny: Em, I totally wish I could go tonight.
Emma: Yeah, well, at least you have a real excuse. Those two?
Manny: They're wusses.
Liberty: Emma, are you really gonna let a couple of prepubescent boys dictate your amusement?
[Toby's House]
 Toby and JT are waiting for Kate and Jeff to leave. 
JT: I thought you said your parents were going out tonight.
 Jeff comes in the room. He gets his keys. 
Jeff: Hey, you guys sure we can't give you a ride to the dance?
JT & Toby: No.
Jeff: Oh.
 Kate comes in the room. 
Kate: Ok. Alright, so, um, we're off. See you later.
Jeff: Bye.
Toby: Bye, Dad. Bye, Kate
 Kate and Jeff leave. 
JT: One parent away, two parents away, three parents away, four parents away.
Toby: Parents are gone.
JT: What are we waiting for?
[Terri's]
 Ashley and Paige are helping Terri get ready for the dance. 
Ashley: Terri, you alive in there?
Terri: I'll be out in a second.
Ashley: Well, hurry up. I'm leaving in 5 and I want to see the final result.
 Terri comes out. She is wearing a black top and a colorful skirt. Her hair is up. 
Terri: I knew this was stupid.
Ashley: Ter, stop. You look... incredible.
Paige: Wow. You actually do.
Terri: You're sure?
Ashley: Totally. I know it's early but I really have to set up. Terri, you are coming?
Terri: I guess so. I just wish I wasn't so nervous.
Paige: You go, Ash. I just want to freshen up a bit. Ter, wanna wait?
Ashley: Paige, you look fine.
Paige: Please, it's boiling in here. I've sweated off all my makeup.
Terri: It's okay. I'll wait.
Ashley: Alright, but I gotta run. Terri, I'm so glad you changed your mind. Spinner is gonna freak.
 Ashley leaves. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Degrassi]
 Spike is dropping Emma off at the dance. 
Spike:  as Emma gets out of the car  Call me when you want me to pick you up. You sure you're okay going in there alone?
Emma: I'm fine.
Spike: Okay. Good luck. But, do not walk home alone.
 Kids hear this and start to laugh. 
Emma: Mom... please.
[Terri's]
 Terri is looking at herself in a mirror. 
Paige: Okay. That's better. I don't know about you, but I always get a little nervous before these things. Hey, you okay?
Terri: Um, don't you think this outfit is a little too sexy?
Paige: Hon, it's not that wild.
Terri: Then maybe it's not sexy enough?
Paige: Well, we could just a few final touches.
 Paige makes Terri's skirt a little shorter by raising it up. 
Terri: Paige, I don't know if I can go out looking like this.
Paige: Terri, you're just nervous. You need to calm down. Come on. I think we could use a glass of cheery.
Terri: Really?
[Degrassi]
Liberty: Your signs were blah.
Ashley: Now you can't even read them. They're too covered in glitters, squiggles, and sparkles.
 As they're talking Sean is waiting in line. He gets tired of waiting so he goes to the front of the line, pays, and goes in. 
Liberty: It's called marketing.
Ashley: It's called messy. $5.00 please. It goes towards the Degrassi Community Food Bank, though you wouldn't know that from the sign.
 Ashley takes Emma's money and Emma enters the dance. 
Ashley:  To person after Emma  $5.00 please.
[The Dance]
Spinner: Hey! It's little Miss Big Mouth + look she's got a heart on.
 Jimmy laughs and high fives Spinner. Emma walks away. 
[Kerwin House]
Toby: It's weird. I didn't surf for this stuff before. As soon as Kate installed the filter...
JT: Well, you can disable it, right? You weren't just making that up?
Toby:  types in some stuff  It's gone.  JT gives him the paper  Ok, where should we start? Foxy ladies? Babes in heat?
JT: How about the one with three X's?
Toby: Ok, triple s*x XXX. Here we come.
 They try to enter a site but something comes up that the connection dropped, which means they can't surf the Web till it's back up. 
JT: What just happened?
Toby: Stupid connection dropped.
JT: Well, how long till it's back up?
Toby: Could be minutes, could be hours.
[Terri's]
 She and Paige are drinking as they talk. 
Paige: See the thing with guys, they love it when you take the lead.
Terri: They do?
Paige: They're shy too. You can't make them to do all the work. So, don't be nervous. Be yourself, just maybe a little more so.
Terri: This is helping.  Meaning the drink 
Paige: Here take mine. Hon, the more you have, the better you feel. Trust me.  Pours Terri more 
[Kerwin House]
 The computer makes a noise. 
Toby: The connection's back up.
 They run to the computer. 
JT: Boobage, here we come.
 They click on a site. 
JT: Nice.
Toby: I'll say. Picture number two.
[Street]
 Paige and Terri are walking to the dance. Terri is having a hard time walking, so you know she must be drunk. 
Terri: Oops, Paige you saved me.
Paige: Yeah, you owe me big time.
Terri: I do. Um, you're such a good friend and I just owe you for tonight for looking out for me. Do you think I actually have a shot with Spinner? I like him, a lot, and I want him to like me too.
Paige: Of course you do. We're going to make sure it happens. Let's go.
 She grabs Terri's hand and they head inside. As they do, Terri, drops the bottle she was carrying and it breaks. She laughs. 
[Inside]
 Ashley sees them and goes over to them. 
Ashley: Finally. I was starting to think you weren't coming.
Terri: Fear not, Ashley. We're here.
Ashley: Uh, Terri?
Terri: Bring Spinner on. I'm ready for my man.
Ashley: Have you been drinking?
Paige: I tried to stop her.
Ashley: Get her inside. Now.
 Mr. R comes up to her. 
Mr. R: How's it going?
Ashley: Fine, Mr. Raditch.
Mr. R: Good.
 He walks away. Ashley goes into the gym. 
[The gym]
 Emma gets some food and starts to walk around. Paige and Terri go to the food. Paige pours a soda. Spinner comes up to them. 
Spinner: Hey. I thought you weren't coming.
Terri: Oh, you know, I changed my mind.
Spinner: Cool.
Paige: Hi Spinner.
Spinner: Hi. Uh, Terri, you look, wow.
Terri: Ashley, my friend. I love you.
Ashley: Yeah, I love you, too, but maybe you should tone it down a bit before Raditch realizes you're drunk.
Terri: I'm not drunk. I'm just...happy.
Ashley: Paige, how much did she drink? And don't lie.
Paige: I don't know. A few glasses.
Ashley: What were you thinking? And what is with your skirt?  fixes Terri's skirt 
Spinner: Uh, Ter, wanna dance?
Terri: I thought you'd never ask.
 Ashley gives Paige a look. Paige sees Raditch and waves and leaves. Raditch walks around watching everyone. It shows Terri and Spinner dancing. The camera moves over to Emma. She is just standing there. Then it shows Sean. Jimmy goes over to him. 
Jimmy: Hey, man. After party at my place. It's grade 8's only, but we'll make an expectation just for you. What are you doing?
Sean:  gets angry and grabs Jimmy  Just stop reminding me, ok? It sucks about having to repeat the 7th grade, and I don't have to have you rubbing it in my face.
Emma:  sees Raditch coming  Do you wanna dance?
Sean:  let's go of Jimmy  Yeah.
 They go on the dance floor and start dancing. It shows Ashley and Paige watching Terri and Spinner. It shows them dancing. 
Terri: Our very first dance. This is gonna be my favorite spot in Degrassi from now and forever. You're so cute. I can't believe I just said that.
Spinner: Um, thanks.
Terri: Do you believe in love at first sight?
Spinner: Um, I don't know.
[Kerwin House]
 Toby and JT are still on-line. 
JT: Whoa. She can be my on-line officer anytime.
Toby: Oh, yeah.
JT: Let's do some more exploration, shall we?  Points to a site on the paper  That
 Toby types it in. 
Toby: Whoa. Are those real?
JT: Real something.
 Jeff and Kate come home. 
Jeff: Actually, I'd say silicon.
Kate: Or saline solution.
 JT and Toby turn around, shocked when they realize Kate and Jeff are home. 
[The dance]
 A new song is on. Terri is dancing around Spinner. Paige and Ashley are watching. Paige laughs. 
Spinner: Um, are you okay?
Terri: I'm fine. Never better.
Spinner: Okay.
 Terri falls. 
Spinner: Are you okay?
Terri: Um, Actually, I don't feel so good.
 Terri runs to the bathroom. Ashley follows her. 
Paige: I told Terri not to drink so much. So, did you save me that dance?
Spinner: Uh, yeah. I guess.
 Paige grabs his hand and he spins her. She starts dancing with him. 
[Hall]
 Terri is running with her hand over her mouth to the washroom. Ashley runs after her. 
Ashley: Terri!
 From inside, you can hear Terri puking. 
[The next day at school - The hall]
Manny: You actually asked him to dance?
Emma: I know. He seems all scary and dangerous, but he was actually pretty nice.
JT: I told you it was a stupid idea.
Emma: What did you guys do Friday night?
Toby: Nothing, why?
JT: Nothing. Just imagine the most embarrassing possible moment of your life then multiply it by eternity.
Manny: What happened?
JT: The internet, Toby's perverted curiosity.
Toby: Me? It was your idea, remember?
Emma: You guys stayed home to look at p0rn?
Toby: So? It's a right of passage.
Manny: Please.
JT: His dad and Kate came home early and found us.
Toby: They made us look at p0rn sites with them, including sites with men. To teach us a lesson about objectifying women.
Emma: they made you look at p0rn?
Manny: With them?
Emma: Males and Females?
Toby: Not so loud, okay?
Emma and Manny: Losers.
 They walk away. 
[Outside]
 Terri is walking. Ashley walks up to her. 
Ashley: Hey, so how come you didn't call me all weekend?
Terri: Because I wanted to fall off the face of the earth and die.
Ashley: Well, if it makes you feel any better, Mr. Raditch says we can have another right dance next semester.
Terri: Well, at least I didn't wreck everything.
Ashley: Of course you didn't. Things are going to work out, just trust me.
 Spinner comes up to them. 
Spinner: Hey, Terri. Hey, are you feeling better?
 Terri nods. 
Spinner: Look, here are those notes back. Thanks again.
 Terri takes them back. 
Paige:  she comes up to them  Yeah, Ter, thanks, but Spinner's gonna use my notes from now on.
Spinner: Bye.
 Spinner and Paige leave Terri looking sad. The camera shows Ashley looking sad for Terri then moves back to Terri. ","Terri doesn't want to attend Degrassi's first nighttime dance because she thinks she's too fat for any guy to like her. Spinner likes her, but Paige wants him for herself and, by playing on her insecurities, gets Terri drunk before her date with Spinner. Meanwhile, Emma is puzzled by the new kid's behavior and J.T. and Toby skip the dance to look at Internet pornography. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Daniel Clark as Sean Cameron.",summ_screen
"[Scene: Monica and Rachel's, the gang is there except for Rachel and Ross, who both come storming in. Rachel is still going off about Ross's secret marriage.]
Rachel: I cannot believe that you didn't tell me that we are still married!!
Ross: Look I was going to tell you!
Rachel: When?! After the birth of our first secret child?!  To All  Ross didn't get the annulment; we are still married.
Chandler: What?
Monica: You're kidding!
Phoebe:  overdoing it  Oh my God!!
Monica: Ross!
Ross: Okay, maybe it wasn't my best decision. But I just couldn't face another failed marriage.
Chandler: Okay, let me just jump in and ask, at what point did you think this was a successful marriage?
Ross: Rach, come on, if you think about it, it's actually kinda funny.  He laughs, and he laughs alone.  Okay, maybe it's best not to think about it.
Phoebe: Okay, this is inexcusable. I am shocked to my very core!
Ross: Phoebe, I told her you already knew.
Phoebe: Another lie. You have a sickness!
Chandler: Ross, just for my own piece of mind, you're not married to anymore of us are ya?
Opening Credits
[Scene: Central Perk, Joey and Monica are at the counter getting some more coffee.]
Joey: Oh! Hey, somebody left their keys.  Looks at them  Ooohh, to a Porsche! {Transcriber's note: Oh come on! Who would leave the keys to their Porsche behind? If I had a Porsche, I'd have the keys surgically attached to my hand!} Hey Gunther, these yours?
Gunther: Yeah, that's what I drive. I make four bucks an hour, I saved up for 350 years!
Joey: Na-uh!  To everyone there  Hey did anybody lose their keys?
Monica: Joey, why don't you put them in the lost and found?
Joey: There's a lost and found?  Gunther sets the box up on the table.  My shoe!  Grabs it out of the box. 
Chandler: You left a shoe here?!
Joey: Well, I didn't realize until I got home. I wasn't gonna walk all the way back down here with one shoe! Y'know what? I'm gonna go find that guy's car and leave a note on the windshield.  Goes to do so. 
Chandler: Oh good, when he comes back for his keys, I'll be sure to give him your shoe.
Joey: Great! Thanks.  Exits. 
Phoebe:  coming in from the bathroom  Oh, good, good, you guys are here! Listen, how would like to spend tomorrow taking care of three incredibly cute little puppies?!
Monica: Oh my God, what a fun day! That sounds great!
Chandler:  not enthused  Yeah, all right.
Phoebe: Okay, well I'll bring them by tomorrow morning. Okay, and uh, by the way, they're not actually puppies, they're Frank and Alice's triplets. Okay, see ya!  Exits. 
Chandler: Whoa-whoa-whoa! What?
Phoebe:  stops  Please! Please! Please! Please! Oh please! Please! Please! Frank and Alice asked me to baby sit the triplets and I'm nervous 'cause I've never done that before by myself!
Monica: Don't worry about it Phoebe, we'll absolutely do it.
Chandler: Yeah, I'm gonna pass. 'Cause I was kinda iffy when it was puppies.
Monica: Come on Chandler, come on! It'll give us great practice for when- realizes what she's about to say and changes -people with babies come to visit.
[Scene: The street down the block from Central Perk, Joey has found the Porsche and is writing the note.]
Guy #1: Nice car!
Joey: Yeah, it's not mine.
Woman:  walking up  I love your car.
Joey: Yeah, it's  looks up and sees the woman  mine.
Woman: I bet it's fast.
Joey: Me too! Yeah. And comfortable. Do uh, do you like leather seats?
Woman: Yeah!
Joey:  checks in the window to make sure it has them  It's got 'em!
[Scene: Monica and Rachel's, Phoebe and Rachel are having tea.]
Rachel: So, I still have boxes here. I still have boxes at Ross's, and I have nowhere to live! Wow. I could so easily freak out right now.
Phoebe: What about me? I just found out that Denise is leaving town for a while, I don't have a roommate.
Rachel: Well, maybe-maybe I could be your roommate Pheebs.
Phoebe: Maybe you could be my roommate!
Rachel: Well there's an idea!!
Phoebe: Yeah!
Rachel: That would be great! Wait, how long is Denise gone for?
Phoebe: Umm, she said she'd be back December 26th.
Rachel: December 26th, huh maybe she's Santa Clause.
 Phoebe laughs, then stops to think about it. Ross enters. 
Rachel:  deadpan  Oh look who it is, my husband. The apple of my eye.
Ross: Okay, I got us a court date for tomorrow at 2:00 and I picked up all the forms. I'll take care of everything.
Rachel: Well sure, if you say you're gonna take care of everything I have no reason to doubt you. Give me those forms!  Grabs them from him.  All right, now I'm gonna do this my way and I don't want to hear a peep out of you!
Ross: Okay Rach, but...
Rachel: Op! You're peeping!
 Ross grunts something and hands her the pen he was trying to hand her. 
Rachel: Ross! Y'know what, I just got-why? Why did you do this?!
Ross: Look I told you...
Rachel: I don't wanna hear ""Three failed marriages!""
Ross: Look, if you'd had two failed marriages, you'd understand!
Rachel: Well, y'know what? Thanks to you I'm half way there! Ugh! Oh! I am so mad! Ross, I don't think I have ever been this angry!
Ross: What about the time I said we were on a break?
Rachel: Ugh!  Stares at him. 
[Scene: Monica and Rachel's, the next day, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe are baby-sitting the triplets. They each have one baby.]
Monica: Pheebs, how's it going?
Phoebe:  rapidly  I'm doing okay. I think it's going well. Do you think they're having fun? Am I talking to fast?
Monica: Nope, sound like me. Pheebs, it's going great. Look at Chandler with little baby girl Chandler.
Chandler: Little baby girl Chandler, where I have heard that before? Oh right, Coach Ruben.  Tries to get her to drink a little more from the bottle when he suddenly smells something. It's times like these I'm glad Smell-O-Vision hasn't been invented.  Do you know what Pheebs? When you're done over there, we kinda have a situation over here too.  Phoebe is changing hers. 
Phoebe: Na-uh, no, we are all responsible for our own babies.
Chandler: See that's where I think that you're wrong. We've been playing these babies man for man; we should really be playing a zone defense.
Monica: What do you mean?
Chandler: I just think that things would go a lot smoother if we each have our own zone. Phoebe, you can be in charge of wiping. And y'know Mon, you can be in charge of diapering and I can be in charge of looking how cute they are when they put their hands around...  He degrades into baby talk, but he means when they grab his finger. 
Phoebe: That sounds really great, but maybe you should be in charge of wiping.
Chandler: Okay, I'm a rookie. I should not be in the end zone.
[Time lapse, they have set up a little assembly line for diaper changes. Phoebe wipes, Chandler adds the powder, begrudgingly, and Monica puts the diaper on.]
Monica: This is so great! This is exactly how we set the plates at the restaurant.
Phoebe: Yeah?  Checking the final diaper  Well this is not what I ordered.
Joey:  entering  Hey guys!
Chandler: Hey!
Phoebe: Hey!
Joey: Hey babies! Oh, I'm having the best morning. That uh, that Porsche I've got the keys too, still there!
Chandler: Shocking! Since you still have the keys.
Joey: You should see the treatment I get when I'm with that car! People are friendly; they-they wanna talk, and not just about the car! One guy gave me advice about my equity investments.
Chandler: What equity investments?
Joey: The ones that got me the Porsche! Will you keep up!  Chandler wipes his forehead with a baby wipe, that might have been used. He drops it disgustedly.  But I figured, if-if people keep seeing me just standing there, they're gonna start to think that I don't own it. So I figured I'll wash it. Right? Monica, you got a bucket and some soap I can borrow?
Monica: Oh yeah, I got soap and sponges and rags and Carnuba wax and polishing compound.
Chandler: You don't even have a car!
Monica: I know. But umm, one time there was this really dirty car in front of the building, so I washed it.
Chandler: And?
Monica: And six others.
Chandler: There you are.
[Scene: The Porsche, Joey is finishing up washing the car and is talking to a guy about the car.]
Joey: Yeah, she tops out at 130.
Guy #2: Wow!
Joey: And that's just in the city. I get her up to 160 when I take her upstate.
Guy #2: Really! You got a place upstate?
Joey: Sure!
Guy #2: Well, I'll see you later.
Joey: Okay, take it easy.
The Porsche Owner: Hey! That's my car.
Joey: Really? Oh uh, oh just give me five more minutes with it.
The Porsche Owner: What-what are you doing?
Joey: Oh I-I uh, found the keys and now I'm just polishing her up.
The Porsche Owner: But it's my car!
Joey: Yeah, but it's my wax.
The Porsche Owner: Listen, I-I-I don't come to this city much so I don't know if you're crazy or this is some kind of street theater, but could I have my keys.
Joey: Sure. Here.  He hands them over.  I'll uh, save your parking spot.
The Porsche Owner: I'm not coming back.
Joey: Why not?
The Porsche Owner: I live upstate.
Joey: Yeah, so did I.
 The guy gets in and drives off. 
[Scene: Monica and Rachel's, the triplets are all in their crib as Monica and Phoebe watch them.]
Phoebe: I don't know why I was so nervous about this. And I don't know why Frank and Alice are always complaining. This is so easy.
Monica: Yeah, two hours, a lifetime that's the same.
Chandler:  entering  Check it out! Check it out! When the babies wake up, they can meet Krog!  He holds up this Xena-like warrior action figure. 
Monica: Chandler, what are you doing? That thing can put someone's eye out!
Chandler: He can do more than that! He can destroy the universe!
Phoebe: No Chandler, they can swallow one of those little parts! And also, look at his smooth area, that's just gonna mess them up.
Chandler: They're not gonna swallow anything, you guys are being way over protective. When I was a kid, my mom used to just throw me into a pile of broken glass!
Phoebe: What?!
Chandler: Glass, sand, whatever.  Walks out as Monica and Phoebe turn to check on the babies again. 
Phoebe: Oh, look at little Leslie stretching in her sleep.
Monica: Oh it's so cute. I wonder what age it is when you stop being able to put both legs over your head.
Phoebe: Oh, I can still do that.
Monica: How are you still single?!
Chandler:  entering  All right.  Clears throat  I thought about it and maybe you're right. Maybe Krog is not a safe toy.
Monica: Good. What made you change your mind?
Chandler: I swallowed the sonic blaster gun.
Phoebe: How did that happen?!!
Chandler: Well, I was trying to prove that I was right. Y'know? And it turns out I was wrong. And now it's lodged in my throat.  Mimics a cat trying to cough up a hairball.   He does it again. 
Monica: Damnit! Y'know this whole time we were concentrating on watching the babies and, and no one was watching Chandler!  He does it again. 
[Scene: A judge's chambers, Rachel and Ross are filing their annulment papers.]
Judge: Okay you two are asking the court for an annulment?
Rachel: Yes your honor, and here are, are forms, all filled out.
Judge: So based on your petition you are seeking an annulment on the grounds that Mr. Geller is mentally unstable.
Ross: Fine, I'm mentally unstable.
Judge: And based on the fact that Mr. Geller is intravenous drug user.
Ross: What?!
Rachel: Uh yes, heroin and crack.
Ross: Crack isn't even an intravenous drug!
Rachel: Well, you would know.
Judge: Now it also says here that you lied about your sexual preference before marriage?
Ross: Oh, come on!
Rachel:  starts to cry  Ross, please, I found the magazines!
Judge: And finally that you were unable to consummate the marriage. Well, that makes sense since you're gay and addicted to heroin.
Ross: Okay, I'm sorry, this is insane! I-I-I'm not addicted to heroin, I'm not gay, and there is no problem with my ability to consummate anything! Look, I'll consummate this marriage right here, right now!
Judge: That won't be necessary.
Ross: And when we were dating we consummated like bunnies!
Rachel: Ugh!
Judge: Now if you were two involved in a serious relationship, that really creates a problem.
Rachel: Ross! Your honor, rest assured relationship ended like two years ago!  To the stenographer  And could you strike ""Consummated like bunnies"" from the record?
Judge: Is there, anything in this record that is actually true?
Rachel: Well, yes, we got married in Vegas and uh, and the names I think.
Judge: Well, based on what I heard, you two certainly don't qualify for an annulment. If you two don't want to be together you'll have to file for divorce.
Ross:  stands up  That's great! Are you happy now? Look what you did with your funny, funny form!
Rachel:  stands up as well  What?! Me?! What about you and your consummated like bunnies nonsense!
Ross: And what- notices the stenographer is still typing -What are you typing that for? Did you hear what she said? We don't get the annulment. Don't type that! What?! Stop typing!  He goes over to where the stenographer is typing and in the process pushes Rachel out of his way.  Hey! Stop typing!  He's still typing.  Stop typing! Stop typing!!
Rachel:  to the judge  Okay, do you see, do you see what you're keeping me married too?!
Judge: You need to get out of my chambers.
Rachel: All right look lady here is the deal, I came here for an annulment and I am not leaving here until I get one!
Ross: Yeah!
Judge: Would you like to spend the night in jail?
Rachel: And thank you for your time.  They both beat a hasty retreat. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Scene: Monica and Rachel's, Chandler is still doing the hairball thing as Monica and Phoebe are watching the babies. I can't describe it, you'll have to see it when it comes on in your area.]
Joey:  entering wearing nothing but Porsche clothes  So the Porsche guy took his car back.
Chandler: But you found the keys to his clothes?
Joey: No. No, I just uh, I just loved the way it feels when everybody thinks I own a Porsche.
Monica: And people will think you own a Porsche because you're wearing the clothes?
Joey: Of course! Only an idiot would wear this stuff if you didn't have the car! Right?
Chandler: That is true.
Phoebe: Yeah, but only a genius would swallow a sonic blaster gun.
Joey: Oh, I've been there. Yeah, I am gonna go drive my Porsche.  Starts to leave. 
Monica: Joey, you know you don't actually have one.
Joey: Come on! What are you doing?! I'm in character! Would you talk to her!  Storms out. 
Chandler: Ahh, I think it just moved. It's really poking me.
Monica: All right, that's it, we're going to the emergency room.
Phoebe: What?! No, you can't, you can't leave me here with them! We're baby-sitting!
Monica: The babies are asleep, I'm sure you'll be okay on your own for a while!
Phoebe: But you-you can't leave me with them! We-we're a team! We're playing a zone! They're gonna triple team me!
Monica: He's got something plastic lodged in his throat, we've got to go to the hospital.
Phoebe: But no, because a doctor won't be able to help him, it's just gonna y'know naturally pass through his system in like seven years.
Chandler: I think that's gum.
Phoebe: I'm pretty sure it's gun.
Chandler: Okay, listen this really hurts. Let's go.
Phoebe: A real man wouldn't just run to the hospital!  They don't stop.  No! What would, what would Krog do?  They ignore her and Phoebe is left alone. 
[Scene: The street, Joey is hanging out wearing his Porsche grab.]
Joey: Why isn't that valet back with my Porsche?
Passerby: Maybe because you've got the keys?
Joey:  to women passing him  Porsche.
 Ross and Rachel approach, they're still yelling at each other. 
Rachel: This is totally your fault!
Ross: My fault?! You threatened the judge!
Rachel: Well, you ripped the paper out of the court reporter's machine!!
Ross: That was the only way I could get him to stop typing!
Joey: Hi! How are the Gellers?
Rachel: Don't call us that!  Storms away 
Ross: The judge wouldn't let us get an annulment! Now we gotta get a divorce!! Did a Porsch throw up on you?  Walks on. 
Joey: Hey! It's Porsche!!  He's right y'know. 
[Scene: Monica and Rachel's, Phoebe is being triple teamed.]
Phoebe: Me taking care of you is no problem, huh? You guys feel safe. Right? Okay, I'm gonna take that spit bubble as, ""Yeah, I do!"" Okay, after I get rid of this dirty diaper Leslie, I'll set you up with a clean one.  She throws it at the garbage without looking, misses, and knocks over a vase and flowers, which fall to the floor and break.  Okay, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just have to clean that up. Okay? 'Cause let's face it, we're at Monica's.  She crawls over, disposes of the diaper, picks up the flowers, and the vase.  I broke it. All right. Well, that's just the way that goes.  She throws out both the flowers and the vase.  Okay, good.  She turns around and only counts two babies.  Why are there only two of you? Where is Leslie? Well, you can't answer.  She starts looking for her  Leslie? Where are you Leslie? Leslie, now would be a good time for your first words!  She turns around and finds that Leslie has managed to crawl into the bottom drawer of the TV cabinet.  Well, look at you! Hey! You are a little bit mischievous! My gosh!  She picks her up and notices a surprise is waiting in the drawer.  Oh, you're a lot mischievous! Well, it'll dry.  Closes the drawer with her foot.   To Leslie  Okay, you sit with your brother and sister now-who aren't there!  They both have disappeared as well. 
[Time Lapse, the babies are finally asleep. Good for Phoebe! The only problem is, Monica's apartment looks like a tornado, a hurricane, a swarm of locusts, fire, brimstone, hail, and giant man-eating, radioactive ants have torn the place apart. Needless to say, it's messy enough to cause Monica to die of shock right away. Parents with small children know what I'm talking about.]
Chandler:  entering  Hey!
Phoebe:  exhausted  How do you feel?
Chandler: Well, let's just say that Krog will be fully equipped to destroy the universe again in twelve to fourteen hours.
Phoebe: Okay, so I totally took care of the babies all by myself! I fed 'em, bathed 'em, and put 'em to bed.
Chandler: And protected them from a tornado?
 Monica enters and her jaw drops in horror. 
Monica: Oh my God.
Phoebe: I know, the babies are asleep.
Monica: Phoebe, what, what happened here?!
Phoebe: I did it! I took care of the babies all by myself!
Monica: But my apartment!
Chandler: Was the setting of Phoebe's triumph.
Monica: But the mess!
Chandler: Is not as important as the fact that Phoebe took care of the babies all by herself.
Monica: You're right, you're right I shouldn't freak out. 'Cause this is what will happen when you and I have babies! When will that be?!
Chandler:  pause  Phoebe, would you take a look at this mess!!!!
[Scene: Ross's apartment, Rachel is packing what she still has over there as Ross enters.]
Rachel:  deadpan  Oh honey thank God you're home, I was getting worried.
Ross: I picked up the divorce papers. Uh, I've already signed everything and I put little 'X's where you need to sign.
Rachel: Oh, little 'X's! Great! That makes up for everything!
Ross: Y'know, I-I-you've done a lot of stupid stuff too! Okay?
Rachel: Oh, name one stupid thing that is as stupid as this one!
Ross: Okay, how about you flew to London to stop my wedding! Ah, how about you told me you loved me after I was already married!
Rachel: Hey! Wait a minute! That was different! I did those things because I was in love with you!
Ross: Yeah! Right!
 Pause. 
Ross: You're right. That's very different. So let's, let's just sign the papers. All right?  Sits down and Rachel keeps standing there.  What?
Rachel: Nothing.  Sits down. 
Ross: Okay, can we just sign please?
Rachel: Uh-hmm.  Just as Rachel finishes signing her name, Ross yanks each page out of the way. 
Ross: Congratulations.  Gets up to leave. 
Rachel: Okay Ross, we're-wait a minute. Umm, I uh, I kinda have a little confession.
Ross: What?
Rachel: Well, y'know this whole marriage thing, kinda my idea.
Ross: Excuse me?
Rachel: Well, remember how we were too drunk to remember anything the night we were married?
Ross: Yeah?
Rachel: And uh, yeah, I didn't really, I didn't want to say anything, but it kinda it just, it kinda kept coming back to me, and umm, remember we were in the casino and for some reason thought it would be funny to eat a lot of grapes. And uh, and I thought it would be funnier if we got married. So as a, as a compromise we decided first to get married, and then  Ross joins in  to eat a lot of grapes. So umm, sorry I got us into this mess.
Ross: So then if-if-I mean if you think about it, this is all  Pause.  your fault.
Rachel: Yeah, don't push it though.
Ross: I've got to say; I know I divorce a lot of women, never thought I would be divorcing you.
Rachel: I know. I always thought if you and I got married, it would be the one that stuck. And it wouldn't be a secret, and we wouldn't have our wedding dinner at Pizza Hut.  They both laugh. 
Ross: Did I, did I even treat?
Rachel: No, it was on the house, it was, it was a newlywed special.
Ross: That may be the most depressing thing I've heard in my life. I should probably get these to my lawyer's office.
Rachel: Hey, thanks Ross, for taking care of all of this.
Ross: Eh, no problem.
 They hug. 
Rachel: I'm gonna need a copy of those.
Ross: Totally.  Exits. 
Ending Credits
[Scene: The street, Joey is messing with a car cover and still wearing the Porsche stuff. This guy playing street football catches a pass next to the car cover Joey is fooling around with.]
Joey: Hey! Hey! Be careful around my Porsche!
Woman:  the same one from before approaches  Hi Joey.
Joey: Hey! How you doin'?
Woman:  to her friend  He has the most amazing Porsche under there!
Joey: I'd love to show ya, but I just tucked her in. She's sleeping.  The women both laugh  Hey uh, would you two girls like to go for a drink?  Just then the same guy with the football dives to make a catch, lands on the car cover, and collapses it. It turns out that Joey set up a bunch of boxes to make it look like a Porsche. ","Rachel forces Ross to get the annulment, though he is still reluctant. As retribution for him lying to her, Rachel fills out the annulment paperwork saying Ross is gay, mentally unstable, and addicted to intravenous drugs. The judge (Conchata Ferrell) then disallows an annulment and rules they must obtain a divorce. Ross is miserable, but cheers up when Rachel confesses that getting married was her idea. Joey tries to impress girls by pretending to own a Porsche, whose owner left its keys in Central Perk. Phoebe recruits Monica and Chandler to help her babysit the triplets, but Monica takes Chandler to the emergency room when he swallows a toy gun, leaving Phoebe alone.",summ_screen
"Act 1
Scene 1 – KACL Frasier is doing the show and signs off for a commercial break. Roz comes into the booth.
Frasier: This is Dr. Frasier Crane. We'll be right back after this.
Roz: OK, after this spot we're gonna come back in 15 seconds, you do a station ID and then toss it to the news. I'll count you down.
Frasier: That won't be necessary. I have a built in mental stopwatch. As a child playing ""Hide and Go Seek"" I was the only one who didn't need to say, ""One Hippopotamus Two Hippopotamus.""
Roz: Frasier, I've heard you. You're always either talking into the news or running short.
Frasier: I am not!
Roz: [taking money out her pocket] I'll bet you 20 bucks you blow this one.
Frasier: All right, you're on.
Roz: [looking at the clock] No, you are.
Roz runs back through to the booth. Frasier starts the show again.
Frasier: Hello, we're back. This is Dr. Frasier Crane tuning in for our second hour on the ""Dr. Frasier Crane Show."" In our first hour we covered everything from anorexia to xenophobia. What will be next? As always of course that's entirely up to you. So stick around – the Doctor is in and he's listening. [Frasier finishes, proud with himself until he realises he's forgotten a part and tries to rush it in] Ooh, this is KACL
780 AM...
The news cuts in over him and he throws down his headphones in disgust. By this time Kate Costas has walked into the studio.
Kate: That was very smooth.
Frasier: Thank you.
Roz: [collecting her money off Frasier] Oh, let's see. “One Andrew Jackson, Two Andrew Jackson...”
Kate: Look Frasier, I've been getting a lot of complaints from sponsors saying that their ads are getting buried in huge commercial blocks.
Frasier: I see.
Kate: So instead of having four blocks per hour we're going to have eight...
Frasier starts to daydream about Kate and the time he was in the studio with her grappling on the desk. Kate continues to talk over his daydream.
Kate: ...only they're only going to be half as long. I thought it might help you. And you want to stay on top, don't you, Frasier? ...Frasier?
Frasier snaps out his daydream.
Frasier: Of course, very much so, yes!
Kate: Good.
Kate leaves through one door whilst Roz comes in through the other.
Roz: Frasier, what was that?
Frasier: What was what?
Roz: Call me crazy, but when you were talking to Kate you had this goofy little teenage look on your face. If I didn't know better, I'd swear you got a thing for her.
Frasier: For Kate?
Roz: Mmm-hmm. Look at you. You're flushed.
Frasier: I had Mexican for lunch. It's not lust – it's a Chimichanga.
Roz: Frasier, I'm sorry but I'm never wrong about these things.
Frasier: Have you lost your mind?
Roz: Look me in the eye and tell me I'm wrong.
Frasier: [looking Roz in the eye] Roz, you're wrong. [he turns away at the last minute]
Roz: Oh my God. I'm sitting on a powder-keg here. You've got a crush on Kate!
Frasier: Stop it. Everybody knows you are the biggest gossip in the entire station. You'll be sworn to secrecy.
Roz: I swear I won't tell anyone.
Frasier: No, it doesn't count until you shake my hand.
Frasier puts out his hand.
Roz: [shaking his hand] Oh, all right.
Frasier: Roz, Kate and I...
Roz: Oh my God! Kate's ""Dirty Girl""!
Roz goes hysterical and tries to wrench her hand free, but Frasier won't let go of it.
Roz: Kate is the woman you had s*x with on the air in this booth and you were calling ""Dirty Girl""? Oh my God! I just need a minute.
Frasier: Alright. Of course it happened months ago. Only a couple of times.
Roz: Uh-huh.
Frasier: Our relationship started out so antagonistic. Then suddenly it just spilled over into passion. Intense, romantic, exciting...
Roz visualises the studio with Frasier and Kate. Kate is standing in front of Frasier looking at him. Frasier takes down his trousers and waddles towards Kate before falling flat on his face whilst trying to reach out to her.
Frasier: ...the whole thing's over now, but Roz, you will say nothing, absolutely nothing... Roz? Roz?
Roz snaps out her daydream looking slightly disturbed.
Roz: Boy, I'll never do that again!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scene 2 – Frasier's apartment Niles and Daphne are in the kitchen together. Daphne is grating a carrot whilst Niles looks on.
Niles: I notice you're grating that carrot at a 45-degree angle. Does that enhance the flavour?
Daphne: No, no. Just an old habit.
Niles: Ah! And why exactly did you choose to grate carrots?
Daphne: [getting annoyed] Because we have carrots!
Niles: I hope you don't mind all the questions. It's just now that I'm separated I'm going to have to learn to cook for myself.
Daphne: Quite alright. Tell you what. Why don't you grate while I put the chicken in?
Daphne squeezes past Niles towards the oven. Niles enjoys the ""experience."" He then examines the grater.
Niles: Thousands of little metal teeth able to tear the flesh right off your...
Niles goes to grate the carrot but grates his finger instead. He pulls back in pain and knocks Daphne who drops one of the chickens, which was to go in the oven. Niles checks himself for blood.
Niles: No, no, false alarm. Normally I bleed like the Russian royal Family, but not today.
While he's been talking Daphne has picked up the chicken that was lying on the floor and put it back on the tray. She sticks a toothpick in it, which Niles notices.
Niles: Interesting. You put a toothpick in that chicken. Now, is that to check when it's done?
Daphne: No, no. I'm just marking which one is yours. Dr. Crane, would you mind setting the table?
Niles: Oh, certainly. Just give a yell if there's anything else that you need to have grated.
Daphne: You've done enough grating for one night!
Niles walks through to the living room to see Martin sitting at the table writing.
Niles: Writing a letter?
Martin: [sarcastic] No, I'm writing my memoirs!
Niles: I'll take that as a Yes.
Martin: My old army buddy.
Niles: [examining the letter over Martin's shoulder] You know that's the improper use of a hyphen.
Martin: Somehow I don't think Maurie Dingman will mind.
Niles: Then I'm sure he won't notice that missing comma and that run-on sentence. Although this is a particularly glaring error. It's best not to end a sentence with a preposition.
Martin does some scoring out and writing in before handing the letter to Niles to be ""marked"". Niles examines the letter.
Niles: Not to be technical, but ""Off"" is a preposition too! Frasier walks in.
Frasier: Evening all.
Niles: Good news. I have tickets for the symphony tomorrow night. Are you free?
Frasier: Well, actually no. I have a date.
Martin: With who?
Frasier: Some woman I met at my accountant's.
Martin: Yeah, when I was in the service – first thing I'd do when I hit a new port was go straight to an accountant and find out where the action was.
Frasier: I must admit I'm having a little trouble working up my enthusiasm about it. It's not the woman's fault. It's just that I find myself preoccupied with somebody else right now. Well, frankly, it's gone a bit beyond preoccupation. I'm having fantasies about her all the time.
Martin: Well there's nothing wrong with that. You know, when I first met your mother she was so upbeat and bouncy I used to fantasize about her wearing a skimpy little cheerleader's outfit, shaking her pom-poms...
Frasier and Niles protest loudly for Martin to stop.
Martin: Grow up you two! I'm just saying it's perfectly natural. I can't tell you the number of times I was on a stake-out in the cold picturing your mother in front of a warm fire wearing nothing but a...
Frasier/Niles: DAD!!!
Martin: Oh, I'm sorry. One day your mother and I went on a church picnic and the two of you came floating down the river in little wicker baskets!
Niles: Was that so hard?
Frasier: You know, I'm beginning to wonder if I have real feelings for this woman? I mean I think about her all the time.
Daphne walks in from the kitchen.
Daphne: Ooh this sounds interesting. Who are we talking about?
Frasier: Kate from the office.
Martin: Oh, ""Dirty Girl."" She seemed nice.
Frasier: She is nice. Intelligent, accomplished.
Daphne: Well, if you think so much of her why don't you ask her out?
Frasier: Well, we agreed we wouldn't pursue things. Frankly, she hasn't given me any indication since that she's even had a second thought about me.
Niles: Added to which, if Frasier did pursue her and she rejected him, he could hardly rationalise it by saying she doesn't know what she's missing. She would know exactly what she's missing - she just didn't miss it!
Frasier: [staring daggers at Niles] Thank you, Niles!
Daphne: You can't let fear of rejection stop you Dr. Crane.
Frasier: Well, you know Daphne, it's just not that easy really. Maybe I'm letting this romantic fantasy run away with me. Truth is we don't really know each other very well and, if she did reject me, I'd end up going to work every day feeling like a fool.
Martin: [sniffing the air] Hey, am I getting a whiff of chicken here?
Frasier: [annoyed] Oh fine Dad! Frankly I've had enough of you and your adolescent wisecracks. I am not ""chicken."" I am just merely hesitant. I will ask her out tomorrow. Fine. I hope that makes you happy! [he storms out the living room]
Martin: I just thought I smelled dinner!
[SCENE_BREAK]
THE CITY WITH BROAD, BARE SHOULDERS
Scene 3 – KACL Kate is standing, waiting for the elevator. Frasier joins her.
Frasier: Oh Kate. Hi. There you are. I wanted to talk with you.
Kate: I'm just going down to the Billing department.
Frasier: I'll ride along with you. [both get in the elevator] You know, it seems every time we speak lately the conversation always leads to ratings, commercials, demographics...
As Frasier continues to talk, Kate starts to daydream about grappling with Frasier on a bed.
Frasier: ...hirings and firings, promotions, demotions, the odd skirmish over the expense account. It just seems all so dry and impersonal. [looks at the control panel] Did I hit the right button?
Kate: Oh, yes! [snaps out of it] Yes. Yeah. You did. You did. You hit the right button. I'm sorry – I've got a lot on my mind.
Frasier: Yeah, so do I. Kate I wanted to ask you
Kate: Frasier, I'm leaving KACL. I'm moving to Chicago.
Frasier: What?
Kate: Yeah. I'm taking over a station there. In fact I'm going out on the ""Redeye"" tonight. I thought, given our history, I should tell you first.
Frasier: [shocked] Well, I'm at a loss for words.
Kate: Wouldn't you know it – on the day I'm leaving?
The lift stops and Kate gets out.
Frasier: Well congratulations. This is a big step for you.
Kate: Thanks. Boy, this was not an easy decision believe me. You never know if you're leaving a place too soon.
Frasier: All I know is that for the time you've been here I've certainly enjoyed having you. [Frasier realises what he just said and tries to apologise] Having you...
Kate: I know. I guess this is goodbye.
Frasier: I suppose so. Goodbye, Kate.
They go to kiss but are interrupted and pull back. Kate heads off, leaving Frasier looking sad in the elevator.
End of Act 1 Act 2
Scene 1 – Frasier's apartment Frasier is adjusting his shirt and tie for his date. Daphne is sitting at the table.
Daphne: My. Don't you look dashing?
Frasier: Thank you.
Daphne: So, tell me about this woman you're going out with.
Frasier: Well, her name's Donna. She's an art director. Or a park director – I forget.
Daphne: Look, I know you're upset about Kate leaving but cheer up. There's nothing quite as exciting as a first date. All those questions you ask. ""What's your favourite food?"" ""What's your favourite colour?"" ""If you were to come back as an animal, what sort of animal would you be?"" If she were to ask you that one, what would you say?
Frasier: ""Cheque please"" comes to mind!
The phone rings and Martin picks up.
Martin: Hello? Niles, no one was mean to you last night. No, if you want to come over, that's great. Yeah, we'd love to see you. OK. Bye.
The doorbell goes and Frasier answers. It's Niles.
Frasier: Hey Niles.
Martin: No traffic?
Niles: Dad, you sounded lonely so I rented some movies.
Martin: Oh, didn't you know the VCR is broken?
Niles: No subtitles this time!
Martin: Oh, that's right, I got it fixed. What'd you bring?
Niles: I have ""The Way We Were"" and a classic, ""Casablanca.""
Daphne: Oh, I just love that movie. Is there any more heartbreaking moment in all of film than when Humphrey Bogart tells Ingrid Bergman to get on that plane with Victor Laszlow even though Bogey loves her? What an ending!
Niles: Well, there goes my need to finally see that one.
Frasier: He cares deeply for her and yet he lets her go. Wonder why Bogey did that?
Niles: Why don't we put the movie in and find out?
Daphne: Because Laszlow needed her by his side to fight the Nazis.
Martin: Forget the Nazis. No man in his right mind would give up Ingrid Bergman.
By now Niles has both fingers in his ears trying to drown out the conversation.
Daphne: Oh sure! Sacrifice the entire free world for a little Swedish meatball?
Martin: Look, I don't like Nazis any more than the next guy but what's Ingrid going to do with Laszlow?
Daphne: You're missing the point. What makes the movie so romantic is seeing Bogey go from a cynical playboy to a noble self- sacrificing patriot.
Niles: [throwing the videotape away in disgust] Oh why don't you just put on some trenchcoats and act it out?
Daphne: I'm telling you, if you're in his shoes you've only got one choice.
Martin: I'll say you do. You get the hell down to the airport and tell her to get off the plane.
Daphne: She's going to Lisbon to fight the Nazis!
Frasier: [grabbing his raincoat and heading for the door] No, she's not. She's going to Chicago to turn a Country & Western station into an all-talk format.
Martin: Where are you going?
Frasier: To stop Kate from getting on that plane!
Martin: Well your date's gonna be here in a minute. What are we supposed to tell her?
Frasier: Oh, I don't know. Tell her I'm visiting a sick friend or something. Better yet – just tell her the truth. Sometimes two people just aren't meant to be together.
Daphne: Ooh – it's just like Redford and Streisand at the end of ""The Way We Were.""
Niles: [throwing the second videotape away] And that's another one down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scene 2 – Kate's Apartment Frasier knocks on Kate's door and she answers.
Kate: Frasier!
Frasier: Don't say anything. Just listen. Kate, this afternoon I wanted to say something to you but when I found out you were leaving I held back. Well, I'm not holding back any more. I can't stop thinking about you. Not just about the times we made love but about the possibility that we might have a future together. Now if there's any part of you that wonders the same thing about me, we owe it to ourselves to see it through. You see, if you get on that plane tonight you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of our lives. Anyway I think I made my point. What do you think?
A man  Tony  walks up from behind Kate from in the apartment.
Tony: Kate!
Frasier: [surprised] More importantly, what do you think?
Frasier skulks away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scene 3 – Frasier's Apartment Niles, Daphne, Martin and Donna  Frasier's date  are all sitting watching Niles’s videos.
Martin: Aw, for God's sake, you've been bawling the whole movie.
Niles: I have not – my eyes just itch!
Frasier walks in.
Frasier: Well, it turns out Bogey was right to let her go.
Martin: Frasier, what are you doing here? Look, Donna stayed to watch “Casablanca” with us.
Frasier: Donna, hi.
Donna: Hello, Frasier. How's your friend?
Martin: In the hospital?
Frasier: Oh, he's doing much better actually. They're thinking of sending him home tomorrow.
Donna: After a heart transplant?
Frasier: Well, he's with an HMO! So... er... what do you say we have that dinner?
Donna: Great, I'll just grab my coat.
Donna goes off to get her coat. The doorbell goes and Frasier answers. It is Kate.
Frasier: Kate!
Kate: OK; now you listen to me. I was so touched by what you just said at my apartment. You said everything that I've wanted to say to you for the last two months. Tony's just a guy that I went out with a couple of times. He just came over to say goodbye to me before I went to the airport. When you saw him you just looked so hurt...
Donna appears from behind Frasier.
Donna: You had a date with her tonight too?
Kate: ...but apparently you rebounded! I'm sorry. I thought you were sincere. [heading off towards the elevator] Hold the elevator!
Frasier: Kate! I was, Kate! This woman means nothing to me.
Donna: Thanks a lot!
Frasier: Oh, I'm sorry, Donna. I'm truly sorry. It was very inconsiderate, but that woman means a great deal to me. I'm sure you'll hate me, but I just gotta do what I gotta do.
Frasier heads out after Kate leaving Donna in the apartment.
Martin: I'm really sorry about this.
Daphne: Why don't you stay and watch the end of the movie.
Donna: Thank you, but I've spent quite enough time in this house tonight.
Donna leaves angrily and meets Frasier standing outside the elevator.
Frasier: Well... this is lucky. We can ride down together.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scene 4 – The Airport Frasier rushes into the departure lounge where Kate is waiting.
Frasier: Kate!
Kate: Frasier! [she hugs Frasier]
Frasier: Oh my God. I know you're upset. I don't even care about that woman. She's just a blind date I didn't even want to go on. I wanted to be with you tonight.
Kate: I know. I overreacted. I've been standing here for a half an hour hoping you'd come. I never thought you'd come.
Frasier: I can't believe I waited so long when all I had to do was say something.
Kate: Listen, it's not your fault. I could have said something.
Frasier: [kisses her] Well it doesn't matter. We're together now.
Attendant: Your boarding pass, please?
Frasier: [letting people go ahead in the queue] Go ahead. Go ahead. [to Kate] Couldn't you just stay one more night? Just call them. Tell them you'll come in tomorrow.
Kate: I can't. I can't. I have a board meeting in the morning.
Frasier: Oh damn. All right I'll call you. Where are you staying?
Kate: I'm staying at The Drake. But, you know what? I'll call you. I'll call you the minute I get in.
Attendant: Ma'am, we're closing the doors.
Kate: Goodbye
Frasier: Goodbye. I'll miss you.
Kate: I'll miss you.
Frasier and Kate kiss goodbye and Kate heads off to the plane. As she closes the door behind her a message comes over the Loudspeaker.
Attendant: Ladies and Gentlemen. I just spoke with our captain and we're having a little technical snag. So Flight 487 to Chicago will be delayed indefinitely.
Kate comes back out the door and rushes into Frasier's arms.
Kate: I missed you!
Frasier: I missed you too! The minute that door closed I started praying for something bad to happen to your plane.
Kate: It's just like fate – like somebody's willing us to get together.
Frasier: I felt that way since the moment I met you.
Kate: Me too. Why don't you come with me tonight?
Frasier: I gotta work. I could come out next weekend.
Kate: Oh, yeah. Oh, great. You know what, you can meet my twin sister. She lives in Chicago.
Frasier: You've got a twin?
Kate: Yes.
Frasier: Wow. You know there's so much we don't know about each other.
Kate: Well, ask me. Ask me anything.
Frasier: Er... oh, I know. What's your favourite colour?
Kate: Blue. What's yours?
Frasier: Arctic silver. It's available on all the big BMW's.
Kate: Where's your favorite city?
Frasier: Paris! Museum?
Kate: The Prada! Musical?
Frasier: Candide! Yours?
Kate: Cats!
Frasier forces a smile but doesn't look too impressed.
Frasier: Really?
Kate: Well I love cats. I have a cat. Would you like to meet Louie? [she points down towards the cat box she has with her]
Frasier: No, no. Allergies. Allergies. Cats. Not really much of a pet person.
Kate: Oh, really? Oh, no. All right, we'll work around that. You Know, what we can do when you come out? We can go jogging around the lake. Oh Frasier, the lake is so beautiful. Do you ever jog?
Frasier: Once. In a dark parking lot. When a truck backfired.
Kate: Oh, all right. We can do something that you like. What do you like? What do you like?
Frasier: Well, we could go antiquing.
Kate: You know what? I'm not one of those people for whom ""antique"" is a verb.
Frasier: Ah! Well, this is all good. The contrasts between us will make our relationship more vibrant.
Kate: Vive la difference!
They both laugh nervously. Suddenly Frasier starts sneezing.
Kate: [pointing at the cat box] Louie's getting to you, isn't he?
Frasier: No, no. It's all right.
Kate: Well, you know, if this is really gonna be a problem there's a shot.
Frasier: Yes – and I understand they're completely humane! [Kate stares at him in horror] Oh, you meant an allergy shot, didn't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scene 5 – Still in the airport Frasier is sneezing uncontrollably. Kate looks on.
Kate: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Frasier. I'm just afraid that if I move Louie any further away they're gonna think he's a bomb!
Frasier: It's all right. It's all right. So... er... you were saying that you love animals?
Kate: Oh yeah. I think that's one of the main things that motivates me to work so hard. I've always had this dream to get a ranch in Montana – you know? To ski in the morning and ride horses in the afternoon? I just always wanted to raise horses.
Frasier: Wow, life on a ranch raising horses. I always pictured myself in a penthouse raising children.
Kate: You still want more children then?
Frasier: Yes. You like kids?
Kate: Oh yeah. I love kids. I don't see myself mothering one, though.
Frasier and Kate both look downhearted as they realise they're not suited.
Kate: [heading for the desk] You know, just to be on the safe side let me just check to see if there's another flight?
Frasier: Yeah, it couldn't hurt.
Kate: Excuse me – is there another flight to Chicago tonight?
Attendant: Not until morning.
Frasier: How about on another airline?
Attendant: [checking the computer] American has one connecting through Atlanta leaving in 10 minutes.
Kate: Atlanta's good. That's a hub.
Attendant: Yeah, but they're way on the other side of the airport!
Kate: Oh damn. I'll never get there.
Frasier: [noticing an electronic buggy nearby] Look Kate – fate to the rescue once again. [speaking to the driver as they both get on] Sir – this woman has to get across the terminal post-haste.
Driver: Hey pal, this'll go a lot faster with just one person.
Frasier: Good point. [kisses Kate goodbye] Bye. [realises they are never going to see each other again] Pity, though!
Kate: Isn't it?
Frasier is left standing in the departure lounge and notices Louie still in the cat box sitting there. He picks up Louie and heads out the lounge.
Frasier: Well, Louie. This looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
End of Act 2
[SCENE_BREAK]
Niles, Daphne, Martin and Eddie are still in the apartment. Niles is watching the video whilst Martin and Eddie are asleep and Daphne is asleep on his shoulder. Niles tries to reach out for his drink but is restricted by Eddie on his lap and Daphne on his shoulder. He leans forward, trying no to wake Daphne, but ends up spilling the drink all over the carpet.","Roz gets Frasier to reveal the identity of ""dirty girl"", with whom he had an affair that was accidentally broadcast live on KACL . Frasier finds himself thinking about Kate constantly, and wondering if they made the right decision not to pursue any relationship. Daphne encourages him not to let fear of rejection get in his way, but just as Frasier is on the point of broaching the subject with Kate at work, she announces that she is moving to Chicago that night to start a new job. They say goodbye and that seems to be the end, but Niles decides to call around later that day with a video of Casablanca , and the ensuing conversation starts Frasier thinking again.",summ_screen
"[N.B. This episode originally had a subplot about Daphne trying to expand her physical therapy clientele, featuring actress Ana Gasteyer as a physical therapist observing the techniques Daphne used with Martin. Director David Lee later said the subplot hadn't turned out as well as hoped, so the subplot was scrapped. Gasteyer returned to play housekeeper Trish Haney in [10.07] ""Bristle While You Work,"" which was filmed after this episode.]
[Act 1
Scene 1 -Frasier's Apartment Martin is lying prone on a gurney. Daphne massages his hip.]
Martin: Ow! All right, all right, I'll talk! Just make the pain stop.
Daphne: Oh, shut up. I'm just trying to get the blood flowing.
Martin: Oh, more like make me hemorrhage.
Daphne: Don't tempt me.
Martin: Oh, God, you broke something!
Daphne: Too bad it wasn't your bloody pie hole! There, we're done, you big baby.
Martin: [genuinely disappointed] What, already? [rising] Oh, that felt great! Oh! I feel like a new man. I love your new table.
Daphne: Oh, you're sweet. Can I make you a sandwich?
Martin: Oh, that'd be great. Yeah. Oh, by the way, Daph, you know, they're showing the first-ever episode of Rockford today. If you're really serious about becoming an American citizen, maybe you ought to watch it.
[Martin sits in his chair. Frasier and Niles enter. Frasier is holding an envelope.]
Niles: Well, now you've opened it. That's mail theft.
Frasier: Nonsense.
Martin: What's going on?
Frasier: Nothing. Just another piece of Cam Winston's mail has found its way into our box. It's been happening a lot since we switched mailboxes. Even after I gave the postman a stern lecture.
Martin: Especially after.
Frasier: Anyway, it was an honest mistake. Cam and I are on all the same mailing lists, and I'm sure mine is in his box. Besides, it's nothing personal, look, it's just an announcement for some place called La Porte d'Argent.
Martin: Probably just another froufrou restaurant or froufrou clothing store.
Frasier: No, no, no, this is not ""froufrou,"" Dad, as evidenced by the manly scent of balsam.
Niles: [taking the letter and sniffing] Hmm.
Frasier: They obviously deal with a very upscale clientele.
Niles: Hmm. Oh! La Porte d'Argent! Someone at the racquet club was talking about this. It's very, very exclusive.
Frasier: [excitedly] Yes?
Niles: That's all I know. Some ill-mannered person started up his blow dryer before I could hear any more.
Daphne: [entering from the kitchen with Martin's sandwich] Hello!
Niles: Oh, Daphne, Daphne! Did I get one of these [holding up the announcement] in the mail today?
Daphne: No, I don't think so.
Frasier: [grabbing the announcement] Poor Niles.
Daphne: What's this about?
Martin: Oh, they're all worked up about some smelly invitation Frasier stole to some place they never heard of.
Daphne: [unsurprised] Oh.
Frasier: Yes, but that's what's so intriguing, Dad, that there exists an exclusive place in Seattle that neither of us knows about.
[Niles picks up the phone and starts dialing.]
Niles: [rising] It could be an art gallery, or a new haberdashery.
Martin: Or an Italian shoelace boutique.
[Daphne laughs at this.]
Niles: What's happening?
Frasier: It's a machine. It's asking me to enter my six-digit access code. What'll I do?
Martin: Why don't you just punch in whatever keys spell out ""SNOBBY""?
[Frasier glares at him.]
Niles: You know, it might be worth a try.
[Frasier punches it in, listens, then grimaces.]
Frasier: Oh, denied!
Niles: Oh! The allure of the Porte D'Argent has increased tenfold!
Frasier: All right, here's our plan. We go to the university computer lab, bribe some hungry hacker, and, once we've tapped into their mainframe, La Porte D'Argent will give up her sweet secret like a blushing bride on her wedding night!
Martin: Why don't you just go down there and ask them what they do?
[Frasier and Niles look taken aback.]
Frasier: All right, Dad, that's a ""Plan B"".
[SCENE_BREAK]
PLAN B
Scene 2 - La Porte D'Argente
[Fade in. Frasier comes into the reception area, admires the stylish decor and then goes to the front desk.]
Frasier: Hello. Uh, is this La Porte D'Argent?
Receptionist: Yes, it is.
Frasier: Ah, good. Say, someone was asking me earlier today about La Porte D'Argent, and I had a difficult time characterizing it. What would you tell him?
Receptionist: We try to discourage word of mouth.
Frasier: That's exactly what I said. So, well, I'm here to take advantage of your offer.
[He hands the invitation over.]
Receptionist: Sure. Can I have your name, please?
Frasier: Yes. Frasier Crane.
Receptionist: [typing it into the computer] I'm not finding you.
Frasier: Try Doctor Frasier Crane. Perhaps you've heard my popular radio show.
Receptionist: I'm not really a radio person. I'm sorry Dr. Crane, you're not on the list, I can't let you in.
Frasier: But I have an invitation.
Receptionist: Yes, but you're not on the list.
Frasier: Yes, but I do have an invitation!
Receptionist: But you aren't on the LIST.
Frasier: Yes, well, if I was on the list, I wouldn't need an invitation, I'd just say ""I'm on the list."" Therefore, the invitation supercedes the list.
Receptionist: No, invitations are given out only to those on the list.
Frasier: Ah-ha. But you do concede that I do have a valid invitation?
Receptionist: Yes.
Frasier: Then it naturally follows that I would be on the list.
Receptionist: But you're not.
Frasier: Then how did I GET the invitation?
Receptionist: I really don't know. You could have stolen it...
[He returns to his work. Niles comes into the reception area.]
Frasier: Are you accusing me of deception?
[He notices Niles.]
Frasier: Cam! Cam Winston! There you are.
[He gestures Niles over.]
Niles: [in a deep voice] Hello, Frasier.
Frasier: You know, while I was waiting for you, I decided to test the mettle of this young man. I'm pleased to report that he follows the rules of La Porte D'Argent to the letter.
[He and Niles laugh heartily.]
Frasier: Anyway, I am a guest of Mr. Cam Winston's here. He told me to meet him here, gave me the invitation and here I am.
Niles: Yes, I'm Cam Winston and he's my guest and I asked him to meet me here.
[The receptionist checks his records, then hands folders across to them.]
Receptionist: Here you are, Mr. Winston. Welcome to La Porte D'Argent.
Frasier: Ah, thank you.
Receptionist: I hope you both enjoy your stay. Take a moment to look over our services and I'll be back in just a moment.
[He heads through a silver door and the boys look over the folders.]
Frasier: [excited] Niles, it's a day spa!
Niles: [still in a deep voice] Good gravy, this is fantastic!
Frasier: Would you stop talking like that? That's the worst impersonation of Cam Winston I've ever heard.
Niles: You've heard another one?
Frasier: Of course not.
Niles: Then it's the best!
[They take seats.]
Frasier: Now you're stuck talking like that all day.
[The receptionist comes back out. Niles and Frasier rise and he holds out cards to them.]
Receptionist: Here are your keys, gentlemen. Your estheticians will be with you shortly.
Frasier: Thank you.
Niles: [booming] Thank you.
[He clears his throat and talks normally.]
Niles: Thank you. Oh, I've been waiting for that all morning.
[Frasier gives him a dry look as the receptionist leaves again. They return to their seats and look over their choices.]
Frasier: Oh, Niles, the arovetic massage sounds splendid: two therapists at once, using hot stones and a blend of essential oils personally created for your dosha.
Niles: I think I'll have the aromatherapy Swedish.
Frasier: Oh, Niles, look at this bounty! Take a risk, be a man!
Niles: [looking at the folder again] The chardonnay/rose hip salt glow?
Frasier: Now that's more like it.
[An attendant comes out and hands them bundles with robes and sandals.]
Niles: Hello.
Frasier: Lovely.
Attendant: Right this way.
[She leads them off.]
Niles: Frasier, Frasier! River rocks and a stalk of wheat!
Frasier: Ooh.
[They follow the young lady through the door. Fade out.]
AFTER THE RUBBIN'
Scene 3 - La Porte D'Argent
[Fade in. Frasier and Niles are putting their jackets back on after their therapies.]
Niles: I knew it was going to be good, but I had no idea it would be this good! I feel like I've been rubbed by angels.
Frasier: Niles, I just wish you had tried the vusattasen aqua-treatment. I feel as if I'd had a rebirthing experience. I've never felt better in my life.
Niles: I'm so polished my entire body is squeaking.
[He shifts. They step up to check out.]
Frasier: Hello.
Clerk: How was everything?
Niles: Heaven.
Frasier: Nirvana.
Clerk: I'm so glad. Now, this is a breakdown of your services.
[She hands them bills and they choke slightly upon reading them.]
Frasier: Nirvana ain't cheap. Well, it's worth it, I suppose. What do you say we make this a standing appointment, Niles?
Niles: Well, I think we owe it to ourselves.
Frasier: Yes.
Clerk: I'd be happy to set that up. Now, I've also put together a personal La Porte D'Argent product system for each of you, based on the recommendations of your estheticians.
[She hands them bags and they gasp in delight at the contents. Frasier tries a mist spray.]
Frasier: Oh, Niles, this smells great. Try that.
Clerk: Ah, the mid-afternoon anti-stress spritz.
Niles: [studying something] I've never even heard of eyelash conditioner.
Frasier: Ah, hence the brittle lashes.
[Niles brushes some on, then notices a man going through a gold door.]
Niles: Say, isn't that Senator Ogden?
Frasier: It is! Oh, Niles, this just gets better and better. Balanced skin and social advancement all in one setting. I'm going to go say hello.
[He heads over, but the Senator has already gone through. Frasier presses on the door.]
Clerk: I'm sorry. That area is restricted to our gold level members.
Niles: You have a gold level? How do you get in?
Clerk: You'd have to be on the list.
Frasier: Well, we ARE on the list.
Clerk: The GOLD list.
Frasier: This is absurd! I am a member of every exclusive club in this entire town. You must have a reciprocal membership with one of them.
Clerk: I'm sorry. But you're more than welcome to enjoy the many amenities of the silver level.
Frasier: And just how are we supposed to enjoy this!?
[He angrily sprays the anti-stress spritz in his face.]
Frasier: And this isn't working!
[He stands there fuming as Niles applies more eyelash conditioner. Fade out.]
End of Act 1 Act 2 Scene 1 - Frasier's Apartment
[Fade in. Martin is in his chair and Daphne is on the couch, watching
TV.]
Daphne: You never told me Rockford was Maverick.
Martin: Well, technically he isn't Maverick in this, he's Rockford. Even though we all know he's secretly Maverick.
Daphne: I can see why you like this show.
Martin: Yeah, what's not to like? Solving crimes, pretty girls, car chases...
Daphne: Leisure suits.
Martin: Yeah.
Daphne: Rockford's dad reminds me of you.
Martin: [brow furrowing] What are you talkin' about?
Daphne: Rockford's dad. You're just like him: cranky but loveable.
Martin: The hell I am! I'm like Rockford.
Daphne: How'd you get that?
Martin: Well, come on: he solves crimes, I solved crimes. We're both in tune with the beat of the street. He's the kind of guy that men want to be and women want to be with. When this show first came out, everybody used to say I was like Rockford.
Daphne: I'm sorry, I don't see it. You still remind me of his dad.
Martin: Rocky? But he's old. [realizing the implication] Oh, I see.
Daphne: I didn't mean that. I just meant there's something about him that reminds me of you.
Martin: His oldness?
Daphne: Oh, stop it! If you want to be Rockford, you can be Rockford, I don't care.
Martin: Fine, then let's just watch it.
[They watch for a few moment, Martin quietly stewing. Then he grabs the remote and turns off the TV.]
Martin: I don't want to watch this anymore. Congratulations, you ruined Rockford for me.
[Frasier and Niles come in the front door.]
Niles: I had a nagging feeling the whole time they were holding something back on purpose.
Frasier: ""Blended for your dosha,"" indeed! They wouldn't know my dosha if they fell over it!
Daphne: So what kind of hoity toity place did it end up being?
[Frasier paces around as Niles goes to get sherry.]
Frasier: It was a hell-hole! They had the nerve to call it a day spa, when it's nothing more than a mere front for a bona fide luxury spa which taunts those kept at bay outside its golden door!
Martin: If you didn't go in, how do you know it's better?
Frasier: It had to be! The door was gold, ours was only silver. Gold is better than silver.
[He sits down as Niles brings sherries over.]
Niles: [muttering] Stupid silver.
[He hands Frasier his sherry as Daphne rises and gives him a hug.]
Daphne: Well, you'll always be in my exclusive club, honey.
Niles: Oh, thanks. And that's all I need.
[He sits next to Frasier.]
Niles: There must be somebody who can get us in.
Frasier: Let's go comb our Rolodexes!
[They both rise.]
Niles: Yes, there has to be a way out of the slum they call the silver room.
[Frasier heads to his room as Niles goes out the front.]
Niles: Why do I keep squeaking!?
[He closes the door behind him. Fade out.]
Scene 2 - Cafe Nervosa
[Fade in. Frasier is sitting at a table. Roz comes in.]
Roz: Hey, Frasier. Wait 'til you see this. It is so cool.
[She sits down.]
Frasier: Really? Well, I could use something to balm my wounds. Painful as it is, I've come to accept that I shall never pass through that spa's gold door.
Roz: Anyway, I was filing your new head shot...
Frasier: Yes?
Roz: And I started looking at your old ones, I went back to when you first started?
[She holds up a stack of photos and quickly flips through them, laughing. Frasier gets a sour look on his face as she does it again.]
Roz: Woo.
Frasier: What am I looking at?
Roz: Oh, it's like an animation of your hairline receding. Isn't that great? Okay, wait now, here's the good part: [she flips them the other way] it's growing back! Receding... growing back.
Frasier: Yes, yes, all right Roz, that's enough! All right!
[He grabs at the photos to stop her. Niles comes in.]
Roz: Oh, don't be so sensitive.
Niles: Hi.
Roz: Hi.
Frasier: Oh, Niles, no good news, I suppose.
Niles: I've had no luck getting us into the gold level.
Roz: Are you guys really this bent out of shape over that gold spa?
Frasier: Yes!
Roz: Why can't you be happy with the silver one?
Niles: Gold is better.
Roz: Bull! The only reason why you want to go there is because you can't!
Frasier: We saw a senator go in there. A senator! We elected him, he works for us! How is it fair that our employee is admitted while we are shunted off to the icy depths of silver level?!
Roz: It's a spa! How much better could it be? I mean, are they gonna carry you around like a sultan? You gonna be massaged by supermodels? And what if you do get through the gold door? What next, the diamond door? And after that a titanium door! And after that a plutonium door!
Niles: Oh, that's ridiculous. Plutonium's radioactive, no one's going to make a door out of it.
Frasier: Although Roz does make a point, Niles. What kind of fantasy are we chasing?
[He sighs.]
Roz: See? I'm right.
Frasier: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm just imagining supermodels with that crook Senator Ogden.
Roz: It was Senator Ogden? [laughing] I know him.
Niles: You do?
Roz: Yeah, he really owes me one, too. Want me to give him a call?
Frasier: Would you? Absolutely!
Niles: How do you know Senator Ogden?
Roz: Well, I knew him a few years ago when his marriage was on the rocks. We kept it very hush-hush. Thank God I knew CPR.
[The brothers sit, digesting this. Fade out.]
Scene 3 - Frasier's Apartment
[Fade in. Daphne is on the couch, thumbing through TV Guide. Martin is in his chair.]
Daphne: Rockford's on.
Martin: Not interested.
Daphne: Oh, come on, it looks like a good one. Tom Seleck's in it.
Martin: Oh, those are good. Not that I care.
Daphne: You know, I caught a few episodes at home, and I see the resemblance between you and a young Jim Rockford.
Martin: No you don't.
Daphne: Yes I do. No one gives him credit when he has a good idea. He likes to drive a little too fast...
Martin: He has my chin! He knows how to work the system and the babes love him.
Daphne: Yes they do. So what do you say?
Martin: Oh, okay, why not?
[He turns on the TV.]
Martin: Ah, this is good. Sorry I got so worked up.
Daphne: Oh, you can't help it. You've got principles, like Rockford.
Martin: Okay, let's not lay it on too thick. Oh, and look at that. Malibu, California. FYI, those mountains you see in the background are the same ones you see at the beginning of MASH.
Daphne: Oh, I love MASH. Whenever I watch it, I think of you. Serving in Korea all those years ago, just like Colonel Potter.
[Martin lets this sink in, then grabs the remote and shuts off the TV.]
Martin: That's it, go home.
Daphne: Why?
Martin: Colonel Potter was old when he did Dragnet!
Daphne: Colonel Potter, that funny young doctor that used to mix martinis in his tent?
Martin: Oh, you're thinking of Hawkeye.
Daphne: Yes, that's who I meant.
[Martin gives her a calculating look, while she looks back innocently. He reaches for the remote again.]
Martin: Okay.
[He turns the TV back on and settles down happily. Daphne sits back with a wide-eyed, sarcastic look at his willingness to go along.]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scene 4 - La Porte D'Argent
[Fade in. It is a plant-filled room with the sounds of running water and birds. A woman wheels Niles in on a gurney. He is wrapped up like a mummy and has a facial and cucumber slices on his eyes.]
Attendant: I've taken you to the relaxation grotto. We'll just let the wrap and your orange honey-butter mask soothe you while you listen to the healing sounds of the Javanese rain forest, okay?
Niles: [murmuring sleepily] Okay.
[She leaves him and passes Frasier as he comes in. Blinking and shuffling in his robe, he runs into a potted tree.]
Frasier: Oh, excuse me.
Niles: Frasier? Frasier, is that you?
Frasier: Niles.
Niles: What?
Frasier: I just had a, a color therapy treatment, my eyes haven't readjusted yet. They sent me in here to relax.
Niles: I'm letting my orange honey-butter mask set.
[They both sigh contentedly. Frasier sits down.]
Frasier: Roz was so wrong. Completely wrong. Oh, there. My eyes are better. Oh, Niles, you should see this place.
Niles: Be my eyes, Frasier.
Frasier: [rising] Well, it's just paradise. From the rare exotic orchids, to the trompe l'oeil sky, to the perfectly bubbled stream, to the...
[He stands there, stunned at what he sees.]
Niles: To the what?
Frasier: There's a platinum door.
Niles: Platinum? Are you sure?
Frasier: Yes!
Niles: Is it guarded?
Frasier: No! It's just brazenly standing there!
Niles: Then rip the cucumbers from my eyes and let's go!
Frasier: Right!
[He takes the slices off Niles' eyes and helps him sit up.]
Frasier: Niles! What are we doing?
[He lets Niles fall back onto the gurney.]
Niles: Oh.
Frasier: This is exactly what Roz said!
Niles: No! Roz said, ""diamond door""!
[He throws his legs over the side and manages to sit up, only to fall down the other way.]
[N.B. During the filming of this scene, David Hyde Pierce fell off the gurney and hit his head on the floor. He had to be rushed to the hospital, but no major injuries were reported.]
Frasier: Niles, this is heaven, right here and now! Why do we have think about someplace else?
Niles: This is only heaven to the people that can't get into the real heaven. The platinum heaven.
Frasier: Niles, why can't we be happy? Why must we allow the thought of something that at this point can only be incrementally better ruin what is here and now?
Niles: I don't know. Let's figure it out on the other side!
[He heaves himself upright again, only to fall to the other side once more.]
Frasier: No! I am through chasing the eternal carrot. Whatever is behind that door shall remain behind that door, unseen!
[Niles thrashes again, finally managing to get up off the gurney.]
Niles: Stay if you want, I have to know!
[He starts towards the door, but since he is wrapped down to the ankles, he can only take four inch steps. Nonetheless, he shuffles rapidly and heads for the door.]
Frasier: Oh for God's sake, you can't even walk, you ninny! All right, all right, I will go, just to take a peek.
[He heads for the door as an attendant comes into the grotto behind them to change the water pitcher.]
Attendant: I'm sorry. Sir? You're not allowed through there. Please remain in the relaxation grotto.
[He heads out. Frasier stands there, outraged.]
Frasier: ""Please remain... in the relaxation grotto""?
[Niles is heartbroken and almost sobbing.]
Frasier: Have crueler words ever been spoken? Well, that's it. I am determined to see where they think I don't belong!
Niles: Take me with you!
[Frasier strides over, wraps his arms around Niles, lifts him up and carries him to the door. He then kicks it open with his foot and sunlight streams into the room. They gasp in delight.]
Frasier: Niles! Healing warmth and light! It must be a magnificent solarium!
Niles: Goodbye sweet and edible facials, hello radiant life-giving sun!
[Frasier carries him through the door. Cut to - the other side of the door as the come through it, blinking in the light, letting the door close behind them.]
Niles: It's beautiful, it's beautiful!
Frasier: Yes! This is where we belong.
[The shot pulls back to show that, rather than a solarium, they are in an alley behind the building, next to a trash dumpster.]
Niles: Do you smell garbage?
Frasier: Oh dear, Niles. I don't think this is part of the spa!
[Leaving Niles propped against the dumpster he pounds on the door.]
Frasier: Hello! Hello! Anyone in the relaxation grotto!
Niles: Frasier, look at all those bees.
Frasier: Bees?! Niles! Our sweet and edible facials! Run!
[He takes off down the alley. Niles, still wrapped can only desperately shuffle after him. Fade out.]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Roz is at Cafe Nervosa with Senator Ogden. She shows him the flip book of photos with Frasier's receding hair line. They both laugh. After a moment, though, the senator clutches his chest and falls to the floor. Everyone rushes over while Roz, a frustrated look on her face, gets down to give him CPR again.","Owing to an item of misdirected mail, Frasier learns of a very exclusive new spa in Seattle called La Porte d'Argent . When he discovers that membership is strictly by invitation only, he persuades Niles to masquerade as Cam Winston (whose name is on the list) so they can get past the receptionist. Once inside, they find the service expensive but excellent, and are quite contented until they discover that there is an even more exclusive gold membership. Roz calls in a favor to get the brothers admitted, and they enjoy the luxurious pampering - until they notice yet another door, this one completely unguarded. Believing it to be the entrance to an even higher level of membership, they sneak through only to find themselves locked out of the spa in its garbage-strewn back alley. At the same time, Martin and Daphne are struggling to bond after she became his daughter-in-law, finding a common fondness of old television shows like M*A*S*H .",summ_screen
"2.02 - Hammers and Veils
OPEN AT LORELAI'S HOUSE
[Rory is on the couch in the living room as Lorelai calls her from upstairs.]
LORELAI: Rory!
RORY: Living room!
[Lorelai comes down the steps wearing a newspaper veil on her head.]
LORELAI: I need your advice on something. What do you think?
RORY: Huh.
LORELAI: Not good?
RORY: I'm not sure. Have you tried the Arts and Leisure section?
LORELAI: I need you to be serious.
RORY: You are wearing a newspaper on your head.
LORELAI: I know.
RORY: And you need me to be serious?
LORELAI: I am trying to figure out veil lengths here.
RORY: Oh, well sure.
LORELAI: See, I kind of like this shoulder length kind of semi-poofy thing like this.
RORY: Mm hmm.
LORELAI: But there's also a longer one that might be interesting.
RORY: Longer, sure.
LORELAI: And then there's the full on Diana.
RORY: Right, right.
LORELAI: Which is nice but it just might be a little. . . . You're reading me.
RORY: Wait, don't move.
LORELAI: Rory, stop it.
RORY: This Putin arms race thing is really getting crazy.
LORELAI: I am trying to have a serious conversation about the most important fashion decision of my life.
RORY: Why don't you go to a wedding dress place and try a real veil on?
LORELAI: No way.
RORY: Why?
LORELAI: Too much taffeta, it gives me cotillion flashbacks.
RORY: Okay fine. Could you bend over so I can see what the weather's gonna be like tomorrow?
LORELAI: Actually, I went in one of those places yesterday.
RORY: You did? Which one?
LORELAI: Marry Mimi's.
RORY: Ooh, I see we're going top of the line.
LORELAI: Ugh, it was horrible. Apparently, you're supposed to order your wedding dress the first day of junior high, and if you haven't, it's off the rack for you missy. I tried on three different dresses, one of which gave me a rash. And I gotta say, has anyone missed the bustle? 'Cause I haven't.
RORY: It was not that bad.
LORELAI: They all looked wrong. I'm gonna be gross and all the children will laugh and Max will realize he's made a horrible mistake and then people will walk away, exactly as you're doing now.
RORY: Let's go.
LORELAI: Where?
RORY: Wedding dress shopping.
LORELAI: Uhhh, you're reading.
RORY: I'm done.
LORELAI: Uh, you need to see Dean.
RORY: He's playing softball.
LORELAI: Your cure for cancer's almost finished.
RORY: We are going to find the perfect thing for you to walk down the aisle in your perfect wedding day, where there will be no pointing, mocking or walking out.
LORELAI: I did not say pointing, why did you say pointing?
RORY: Keys.
LORELAI: Thank you.
CUT TO CHILTON
[Paris, Madeline, and Louise are standing next to a bulletin board.]
LOUISE: Ooh, spending the summer at Chilton. Happy happy, joy joy.
MADELINE: If I don't improve my French grades, I can kiss Vassar goodbye.
PARIS: You need to follow a study schedule. I've been telling you this second grade.
LOUISE: Yes, which worries both of us.
MADELINE: Maybe I won't go to college.
PARIS: You have to go to college.
LOUISE: Princess Grace didn't go to college.
PARIS: Thank you for the history lesson, A.J. Benza.
LOUISE: Take a pill.
PARIS: Marry rich.
[Rory walks over to them]
MADELINE: Hey.
RORY: Hey.
MADELINE: You doing the summer school thing too?
RORY: Uh, yeah.
MADELINE: What classes are you taking?
RORY: Well, I uh
LOUISE: Ahem.
MADELINE: What?
RORY: Uh, you're not talking to me.
MADELINE: I'm not?
LOUISE: Tristin.
PARIS: PJ Harvey.
MADELINE: Oh yeah.
RORY: I'm just gonna look at the bulletin board, and then you can back to your conversation.
MADELINE: There's a Rebuilding Together thing going on tomorrow. You know, they fix up homes for the needy. It's a total easy outdoor denim gig that looks really great on your college transcript. Sorry.
RORY: Thanks, I'll think about it.
PARIS: You wouldn't like it.
RORY: 'Cause you'll be there?
PARIS: Yes, I'll be there.
RORY: I'll think about it.
[Rory walks away. Paris follows her.]
PARIS: You don't want to go.
RORY: I'll see.
PARIS: You don't, it's not you.
RORY: I have multiple personalities. It might be one of me.
PARIS: It's hours of hammering and drilling and dirt and it's horrible. You'll hate it.
RORY: How do you know? How do you know that I don't spend hours every week hammering and drilling? And dirt, I love dirt. I collect it.
PARIS: You're hilarious.
RORY: You're pathetic.
PARIS: Fine. Forget it.
[Paris walks back towards the bulletin board. Rory follows her.]
RORY: Why don't you want me to go?
PARIS: I don't care if you go.
RORY: You just spent a great deal of energy trying to convince me not to.
PARIS: I'm late for class.
RORY: Are you seriously going to be mad about the fact that you thought I was going out with Tristin even though I wasn't for the rest of your life?
PARIS: I have great commitment.
RORY: And you don't see how stupid that is?
PARIS: I'm sorry if you thought we had some kind of deep Thelma and Louise thing going here, but we didn't.
RORY: Well, have it your way, but I'm going tomorrow.
PARIS: Fine. Go. See if I care.
RORY: I will.
PARIS: Great. I hate summer.
[Paris, Madeline and Louise leave. Henry walks up to Rory.]
HENRY: Rory?
RORY: Oh, Henry, hi. Nice to see you.
HENRY: You too. What classes are you taking?
RORY: Shakespeare, physics, obscure Russian poetry.
HENRY: Wow. I'm still trying to get through trig. But hey, third time's the charm.
RORY: I can help you if you want.
HENRY: I just may take you up on that.
RORY: Okay.
HENRY: Okay.
RORY: Lane's fine.
HENRY: Is she? Good, 'cause I haven't talked to her in awhile. I called.
RORY: Yeah?
HENRY: Once. I called once.
RORY: And?
HENRY: Her mother answered.
RORY: Oops.
HENRY: She sounded angry.
RORY: No, that's just Mrs. Kim.
HENRY: I hung up. Twelve times. And then on the thirteenth time she said she was gonna have the FBI trace the call and have me thrown in prison. And although I know logically that the punishment for multiple hang ups probably isn't prison, she just sounded so capable of doing real damage that I. . .
RORY: Stopped calling?
HENRY: And now Lane probably thinks that I forgot about her, and. . .
RORY: You'd like for me to tell her that you haven't.
HENRY: That would be good.
RORY: Done.
HENRY: And maybe you could give her my number and she could call me.
RORY: I'll get right on it.
HENRY: Aw thanks. [writes his number down, hands the paper to Rory] Thank you.
RORY: Uh huh.
HENRY: Okay. Bye
RORY: Bye. Uh, henry?
HENRY: What?
RORY: Your trig notes.
HENRY: Ahhh.
RORY: I think we may have nailed down the problem.
CUT TO ELDER GILMORE RESIDENCE
[Lorelai and Rory pull up and walk to the front door talking.]
LORELAI: Mom, tomorrow I'm going to build a house.
RORY: Help build a house.
LORELAI: Did you tell them that there's a light bulb in your closet that burned out in '97 that you still haven't changed?
RORY: It's for charity.
LORELAI: Wow, don't those people have enough problems without having you as a contractor?
RORY: I'm sure there will be real construction workers there.
LORELAI: Oh.
RORY: I will be assisting, I will be helping out those less fortunate than myself, I will be getting college credit and this is the end of this particular conversation.
LORELAI: You're right. It's a good thing. Nice, keeps your halo shiny. Oh wait, wait. [takes off her engagement ring]
RORY: When are you going to tell them?
LORELAI: Soon.
RORY: When's soon?
LORELAI: When the big hand hits the ""S"" and the little hand hits the ""OON.""
RORY: You're getting married in three months.
LORELAI: Ring the bell.
RORY: I think you should tell them now.
LORELAI: Ring the bell.
RORY: The longer you wait the harder it's gonna be.
LORELAI: For the love of God, will you please ring the bell.
RORY: You can tell them before dinner.
LORELAI: I will tell them when I'm ready to tell them. You have to accept that because I'm the mother and you're the daughter, and in some cultures, that means you have to do what I say.
RORY: If you don't tell them in two weeks, I will.
LORELAI: Though apparently not in this one.
RORY: Good. [rings doorbell]
[Emily answers the door]
EMILY: We're going to have to eat quickly, your father has a very early flight tomorrow morning. [walks away]
LORELAI: Oh, I'm good. Yeah, and Rory's gonna build a house tomorrow. I know, I thought it was a little weird too.
EMILY: Walk as you babble please.
LORELAI: [to Rory] Somebody must have scratched the silver.
[walk to dining room]
EMILY: [to maid] Bring the bread out too. And pour the wine please. [to L/R] Come on, hurry up.
LORELAI: Yeah, 'cause we don't want our salad to get cold.
EMILY: Richard, dinner!
LORELAI: Mom.
EMILY: Eat eat.
LORELAI: Shouldn't we wait for Dad?
EMILY: Don't worry about him.
LORELAI: He's the one with the early plane. We don't have to go anywhere tomorrow. We can stay all night. Have a party, do some Jell-O shots, play light as a feather, stiff as a board. Okay, pass the bread.
RORY: Grandma, would you like some. . .
EMILY: Yes please.
RICHARD: You started.
EMILY: You have a six o'clock flight.
RICHARD: Six o'clock, are you sure?
EMILY: What do you mean, am I sure? Of course I'm sure. I double-checked it three times with your secretary because I know she's an idiot and all three times she told me six o'clock. I wrote it down, I have your ticket right out on the. . . You're teasing me.
RICHARD: Very possible.
EMILY: I don't find that amusing, Richard.
RICHARD: Exactly the point of teasing, Emily. Hello Lorelai.
LORELAI: Hello Father.
RICHARD: Rory.
RORY: Grandpa.
RICHARD: May I speak with you for a moment, please?
RORY: Okay.
[Richard and Rory leave the room.]
LORELAI: Hmm, I wonder what that's all about. I guess we'll find out later, right? Hey, whatever happened to Shusha?
CUT TO BACK PATIO
RICHARD: I just thought we should touch base, you and I, after that unfortunate incident last week.
RORY: Grandpa, you already called me about that.
RICHARD: Yes, I know, but I thought taking a moment to once again say to you in person, how. . .
RORY: I know, and I appreciate it.
RICHARD: We'd never had a fight.
RORY: No.
RICHARD: This was our first one.
RORY: Yes it was.
RICHARD: And I must say, I didn't care for it.
RORY: Neither did I.
RICHARD: Well, all right. We should go back inside. We're find now, right?
RORY: We're fine. Buck up, Private.
RICHARD: Oh wait, I wanted to give you something.
RORY: What?
RICHARD: Come on, come on.
[they walk past the dining room]
LORELAI: Hey, where you guys going?
RICHARD: We'll be right there.
LORELAI: Well, hurry, 'cause you're missing one hell of a conversation. You know, Mom, I'm really loving this salad dressing.
EMILY: I'm glad.
LORELAI: Lemony.
EMILY: Yes.
LORELAI: There's nothing like a nice salad of lemony goodness. [pause] Mom?
EMILY: Hmm?
LORELAI: I have something to tell you.
EMILY: Yes?
LORELAI: Well it's like this. Um, . . .could you put down your fork for a second? Thank you. Okay, um, you know Max?
EMILY: No, I don't.
LORELAI: Okay, I know you don't know him know him, but you know of him, right?
EMILY: I've heard rumblings.
LORELAI: Okay, well, um, the. . .Max and I have been serious for quite awhile now, and he asked me to marry him, and I said yes. I'm getting married.
EMILY: Well, I think that's very nice. I certainly hope we'll be in town for it, but if not I promise we'll send a nice gift. Now excuse me, I'm going to check on the roast.
CUT TO STARS HOLLOW
[Lorelai and Rory are walking towards Luke's.]
RORY: Are you okay?
LORELAI: I'm perfect.
RORY: Really?
LORELAI: I have hit a level of perfection that has rarely been seen outside the Victoria's Secret catalog.
RORY: I'm really sorry.
LORELAI: Aww, do not be sorry. What happened tonight was inevitable.
RORY: Mom.
LORELAI: I should've known not to tell my mother.
RORY: You were trying to be nice.
LORELAI: Telling her I was getting married to a wonderful guy who will love me and make me happy. That, and giving her my address when I finally moved out, two worst moves I ever made.
RORY: Maybe she'll think about it and call you and say she's sorry.
LORELAI: Mom, I'm getting married. I'm an idiot. And you know, as my mouth was opening my mind was screaming, 'Don't do it, I mean it, you'll regret it!' But did my mouth listen?
RORY: No.
LORELAI: No! And it opened and the words came out, and Emily was Emily, and my mouth was stunned. And my mind said 'I told you so.' And then my mouth got mad because no mouth like's to have it's nose rubbed in it. And now my mind and my mouth aren't talking, and it'll be weeks before we can get the boys together again.
RORY: Your mouth has a nose?
[they walk into Luke's Diner]
LORELAI: God, I'm crabby.
RORY: You're hungry.
LORELAI: No I'm not.
RORY: Well you didn't eat any of your dinner.
LORELAI: Yeah, well, by the time I could get my jaw off the ground, Speed Racer had taken my plate.
RORY: Luke will cheer you up, won't you Luke?
LUKE: Oh sure, I'm great at spreading the joy. What'll you have?
RORY: We'll have two coffees and a rant meal please. Extra cheese.
LORELAI: No.
RORY: Why?
LORELAI: I'm through ranting, the rant is over. I'll have an acceptance meal and a side of fries.
RORY: Please, you have not accepted this.
LORELAI: I am a grown woman. I do not need my mother's permission or blessing to be happy.
LUKE: Must've been a good Oprah today.
LORELAI: Just a little family drama. No biggie.
RORY: It's a little biggie.
LUKE: Yeah, what's going on?
LORELAI: I told my mother about me getting married and it was slightly ugly.
LUKE: Yup.
LORELAI: Yup, what?
LUKE: Well, there's nothing like a wedding to screw up a family.
LORELAI: Actually, in my case, there's nothing like a family to screw up a family.
LUKE: Something that's supposed to start nice, two people making promises to each other. I'll love you forever, I wanna die when you die, my life meant nothing until you used my toothbrush. And then it starts.
LORELAI: Well, that's not exactly. .
LUKE: Who do you invite, who sits where, open bar, yes or no. . .
LORELAI: Luke?
LUKE: Auntie Junie doesn't eat chicken, Uncle Momo's off his meds.
LORELAI: Junie and Momo?
LUKE: Just an example.
LORELAI: Of a retired circus couple?
LUKE: And then after all that planning, the reception will still be a disaster because no matter what you do or how carefully you plan, halfway through one of those nauseating Bette Midler ballads, someone's getting drunk, someone's sleeping with someone else's wife, and someone's chicken kiev is landing on the cake.
LORELAI: You know, the Gettysburg Address was only one page long, and that was about a war.
LUKE: I just call them like I seem them.
LORELAI: I have officially changed my order. I'll have the 'Luke's giving Lorelai a Migraine' meal.
LUKE: Bleu cheese or ranch?
LORELAI: Both.
LUKE: Coming right up.
CUT TO LORELAI'S HOUSE
[Lorelai is in the kitchen pouring coffee as Rory comes out of her room.]
RORY: Time?
LORELAI: 8:30.
RORY: I'm late.
LORELAI: Hold on, coffee!
RORY: Thanks. I'll see you tonight.
LORELAI: Wait, one sec.
RORY: Mom, I have to be there in twenty minutes.
LORELAI: I know, but I made you something really cool.
RORY: Can't it wait 'til tonight?
LORELAI: It won't be cool tonight.
RORY: What do you mean it won't be cool tonight? What loses its cool factor in twelve hours?
LORELAI: This. [holds up a hammer decorated in pink]
RORY: What is that?
LORELAI: A hammer.
RORY: It has feathers on it.
LORELAI: Yes.
RORY: Why?
LORELAI: So the rhinestones and bows won't feel lonely.
RORY: What do you want me to do it?
LORELAI: Build a really pretty house.
RORY: How long is it gonna take me to talk you out of giving that to me?
LORELAI: Forty minutes, an hour, tops.
RORY: Hand it over.
LORELAI: Call me when you get home, and please be careful.
RORY: I will.
LORELAI: I mean it Timmy, no falling down the well.
RORY: Bye.
LORELAI: Bye.
[Rory opens front door. Lane is standing there with several boxes]
RORY: Oh, geez, you scared me.
LANE: Sorry. Where you going?
RORY: I'm doing that Rebuilding Together thing today.
LANE: Right. I'll be fast. [brings in the boxes] Okay. Here's my CD's, my 'zines, my posters, my books, three of your sweaters, and one Diva Glam lipstick. I need to leave them here while I'm in Korea because my mother's bound to search my room and if she finds them, she'll throw them out. And then spend the rest of the summer praying for my soul.
RORY: I'll treat them like my own.
LANE: Okay, now. This is the Lane Kim retrieval kit. It contains the phone number of my cousins in Korea, a map of the house I'll be staying at, a picture of me now, and a mock-up of me in 6 months.
RORY: You've lost some weight.
LANE: Now this is that name of that guy at the American Consulate, and several important Korean phrases written out phonetically, you know, 'Help', 'Have you seen this girl,' 'Comes from money', et cetera.
RORY: Still no return date info from the parents?
LANE: Nope, but they did buy me a winter coat.
RORY: When are you going?
LANE: Right after your mom's engagement par...
RORY: Shhhh!
LANE: Do you think she heard me?
RORY: I don't think so. No, she'd be in here grilling us for details if she had.
LANE: She wouldn't have pretended not to have heard so she wouldn't kill the surprise?
RORY: And risk clashing with the decor?
LANE: Right. Okay, I gotta go.
RORY: Hey, Henry?
LANE: Called him.
RORY: And?
LANE: He likes me. He's perfect. I'll never see him again. You'll read about it in my novel, A Connecticut Yankee in Pusan. [leaves]
CUT TO FRONT YARD
[Rory walks out the front door as Dean walks up to the house.]
DEAN: Hey.
RORY: Hi.
DEAN: Where you going?
RORY: I have to build a house.
DEAN: Okay, so where you going?
RORY: I'm serious.
DEAN: You're going to build a house?
RORY: It's for charity and I'm late, and why don't you go on inside and you and my mother can continue the 'Rory's building a house' routine and when that gets boring you can move on over to 'Who's on First?'
DEAN: Well, how long are you gonna be gone?
RORY: I don't know, why?
DEAN: I just thought we could hang today. Maybe see a movie, get something to eat. We could go to a bookstore, I'll watch you browse for six or seven hours.
RORY: I would love to but I have to do this thing today.
DEAN: Blow it off.
RORY: I can't.
DEAN: Did I mention the bookstore for six or seven hours?
RORY: How about tonight? We can get a pizza and go on Amazon. You'll be just as bored watching me ordering books, I promise.
DEAN: Deal.
RORY: Good, I have to go.
CUT TO CONSTRUCTION SITE
[Rory taps on a man's shoulder while he's sawing a piece of wood.]
RORY: Excuse me.
MAN: Hey, you're touching a man with a saw. You don't touch a man with a saw. What are you thinking?
RORY: I'm sorry.
MAN: I could've hurt myself. I could've hurt you. There's a ton of hurt that almost happened here.
RORY: I really am sorry. I've never been on a job site before. It's nice.
MAN: Okay, where you from?
RORY: Chilton. My name. . .
MAN: Come on Chilton.
RORY: No, it's Rory. Chilton's my school.
MAN: You got a hammer?
RORY: Oh, yes, sir.
MAN: Where is it?
[Rory takes out the decorated hammer and shows him]
RORY: It's a real hammer underneath.
MAN: That's a hammer?
RORY: Well, it's just dressed up a little.
MAN: You dressed up a hammer?
RORY: No, my mother did. She does that. She, um, she takes thinks that aren't pretty and makes them pretty, like a hammer, you know. One time she made individual outfits for my liquid paper bottles. A clown, a cowboy, a newscaster. She's not insane, she just sounds it.
MAN: Okay. Work here. Wear these. Don't look up, pay attention to your surroundings, the words duck or run mean duck or run. Wear sunscreen, drunk water, get a button on the way out.
RORY: That's it? That's the instructions?
MAN: Yup.
RORY: But I've never done this before.
MAN: Well, tomorrow you won't be able to say that.
RORY: But people actually have to live in these houses. They may have kids or pets or breakables.
MAN: If you get in trouble, ask the person next to you.
ANOTHER MAN: Uh look out!
[Rory jumps back as a piece of wood falls next to her.]
MAN: Hey, you learn fast. I didn't even mention that one. [walks away]
[Rory starts to hammer a nail.]
PARIS: This is my wall.
RORY: What?
PARIS: I've been working here. I put together this entire wall. Go work someplace else.
RORY: You put together this wall?
PARIS: Go help with cement.
RORY: It's very impressive.
PARIS: I've done it a million times before. It's no big deal. Louise! What did I just tell you, use a grub axe for that!
LOUISE: Bite me!
RORY: Funny. I never pictured you as a Bob Vila kind of girl.
PARIS: Rebuilding Together is an extremely prestigious and respected organization. I've been volunteering for them for years.
RORY: Really? You just love the overalls?
PARIS: I don't. Harvard does.
RORY: What does that mean?
PARIS: When you apply to an ivy league school, you need more than good grades and test scores to get you in. Every person who applies to Harvard has a perfect GPA and great test scores. It's the extras that put you over the top. The clubs, charities, volunteering. You know.
RORY: Oh yeah, I know.
PARIS: I started volunteering in fourth grade. I handed out cookies at the local children's hospital. By ten, I was leading my first study group. The youngest person in the group was twelve.
RORY: Wow.
PARIS: I've been a camp counselor. I organized a senior illiteracy program, I worked a suicide hotline, I manned a runaway center. I've adopted dolphins, taught sign language, trained seeing eye dogs.
RORY: But when did you have time to have a life?
PARIS: I'll have a life after I graduate from Harvard. Now if you'll excuse me, the drainage on the south side of this place sucks.
MADELINE: Hi!
PARIS: Madeline!
MADELINE: Bye!
CUT TO STARS HOLLOW BUSSTOP
[Dean is waiting on the bench as Rory steps off the bus.]
DEAN: Hey. You look good in dirt.
RORY: Dean, hi.
DEAN: So how was it?
RORY: Long day. Long long day.
DEAN: The day is over. Let's talk about the night. Uh, there's a 7:30 showing of Barbarella, and I thought you can bring your mom's purse, you know the one with that monkey face and we'll sneak in some burgers and. . . what?
RORY: I can't.
DEAN: Get your mom's purse?
RORY: I can't do anything tonight.
DEAN: Why not?
RORY: Because I have a lot of planning to do.
DEAN: What planning?
RORY: I'm like ten years behind on my extracurriculars.
DEAN: What are you talking about?
RORY: Paris has been accumulating these things since she could walk. I mean, she has a list of good deeds that could bump Mother Teresa off the Harvard list.
DEAN: Okay, I'm lost.
RORY: I've been studying my butt off my whole life and I really thought that that was enough, but then Paris tells me that everyone makes good grades and it's the extras that put you over the top. And I thought that she was messing with me like she always does, but she's right. I mean, it makes total sense.
DEAN: What does?
RORY: Good grades aren't enough. I need to do things. I need to volunteer. I need to work for charity, I need to help the blind, the orphans, I don't know. I just need to do something.
DEAN: Fine, but what does this have to do with tonight?
RORY: I need to start now.
DEAN: Now? You have to help the blind and the orphans now?
RORY: Didn't I tell you that I was ten years behind?
DEAN: Well you can't make up for ten years in one night Rory.
RORY: I know. I just need to get organized.
DEAN: Well, Rory, it's summer. I mean, summer's the time to hang out and kick back.
RORY: I can't hang out or kick back. I need to find a retarded kid and teach him how to play softball. Oh God, listen to me. I am horrible. I am under qualified and horrible.
DEAN: Wait a minute. I thought we were gonna spend some time together.
RORY: We are.
DEAN: When?
RORY: I don't know. Tomorrow maybe?
DEAN: You were busy today.
RORY: I told you. . .
DEAN: So we made plans for tonight.
RORY: Yes but. . .
DEAN: And now you're blowing me off again.
RORY: I am not blowing you off.
DEAN: You're going to summer school three days a week.
RORY: You knew about that.
DEAN: Yes, but we've been apart for awhile now and I figured you'd want to spend some time with me.
RORY: Dean, this is about Harvard.
DEAN: Oh, well excuse me, it's about Harvard, I forgot. Okay, fine.
RORY: You're mad? You're mad because I want to be sure that I get into a good college?
DEAN: Nope, I'm mad because my girlfriend doesn't seem to have time for me anymore.
RORY: Dean, stop it. This is important.
DEAN: And it can't wait for one night?
RORY: No.
DEAN: Fine.
RORY: Why are you acting like this?
DEAN: Like what?
RORY: Like you're two.
DEAN: Hey, I'm not going to Harvard, I could care less about Harvard. I just wanted to hang with you. But relax, since apparently I'm two, maybe I'll just grow out of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
CUT TO LORELAI'S KITCHEN
[Rory's sitting at the kitchen table as Lorelai walks into the kitchen.]
LORELAI: Okay, I'm officially way too tired to go out tonight so I'm not trusting my accessorizing instincts. Tell me what you think.
RORY: I have no wilderness skills.
LORELAI: So you hate the purse?
RORY: How am I supposed to get into Harvard if I have no wilderness skills?
LORELAI: I don't know honey. Maybe you'll have to give up your dream of majoring in logging.
RORY: I called the Fireflies. Do they need troop leaders? Yes. Good, I'll be a troop leader. Great. The only catch is, it's summer. Camping season. I need wilderness skills. Why did you never take me camping?
LORELAI: Camping? Are you kidding? I couldn't get you to step on wet grass until you were three.
RORY: If you had taken me camping, I'd have wilderness skills.
LORELAI: Well, I'll tell you what. I'll take you upstairs. I'll throw you out the window. If you manage to grab that tree, I'll be your witness.
RORY: I called the Sunnyside Home. Do they need any volunteers? And believe it or not, they don't, but they do need an accordion player for their Friday night polka party.
LORELAI: How come I never forced you to learn the accordion?
RORY: The library was closed. I can call them tomorrow, but they only have twelve books so I'm not counting on that. The tutoring program at Chilton is still taking names. I guess I can do that but
LORELAI: Honey, calm down.
RORY: I'm not prepared. I will never catch up.
LORELAI: You will catch up, but not in one night. You've made your lists and your calls, why don't you relax and call Dean to come over?
RORY: We're in a fight.
LORELAI: Why?
RORY: Because you never took me camping.
LORELAI: Oh boy, I am really sucking tonight.
RORY: We were supposed to hang out and I told him I couldn't and he got made and we're in a fight.
LORELAI: Ugh. Well, listen, why don't I cancel on Max tonight and I'll hang out here with you. We can make popcorn and reminisce about how I never forced you to become a missionary.
RORY: No, go, I'm fine. I just need to focus on this.
LORELAI: Well, I can help.
RORY: No, I need to do this alone.
LORELAI: Are you sure?
RORY: I'm sure.
LORELAI: Okay, well, I'm not gonna be home late. And listen, I would reconsider calling Dean. It's not his fault that you're so fabulous he can't think about anything else.
RORY: Bye Mom.
LORELAI: I mean, he just sits in his room, eating Froot Loops out of the box, saying your name over and over and over.
RORY: Time is ticking.
LORELAI: Rory, I love you Rory. Rory, I will not be ignored Rory
RORY: Leave.
LORELAI: Okay, I'll be home early. Bye.
CUT TO RESTAURANT
[Max and Lorelai are eating dinner outside.]
MAX: You hate your dinner.
LORELAI: No I don't.
MAX: You've hardly touched it.
LORELAI: Well, when somebody goes to all the trouble to make your entrée look like a little tiny hat, you hate to mess it up.
MAX: Is something wrong?
LORELAI: No.
MAX: You can tell me. That's what I'm here for.
LORELAI: I thought it was just for eye candy.
MAX: That too.
LORELAI: I'm fine. It's just stuff, ya know. Rory's freaking out about not having enough extracurricular things to impress Harvard with.
MAX: I can help her with that.
LORELAI: I'm sure she would greatly appreciate it.
MAX: Is that all that's wrong?
LORELAI: Yeah, just a lot of stuff to think about, you know, for the wedding.
MAX: I forget to tell you, I saw my parents today. They just wanted me to tell you how thrilled they are. My mother cried twice. She said you don't have to call her mom but you're welcome to if you want.
LORELAI: Really?
MAX: And then my father took me aside and gave me a long talk about marriage and the many ways of making a wife happy.
LORELAI: Ooh, a dirty talk.
MAX: Then they gave me this. [holds out a check]
LORELAI: No they did not.
MAX: Yes they did too.
LORELAI: Ah, did you tell them that we're paying for everything ourselves?
MAX: I did.
LORELAI: Sookie's doing the cake, the ceremony's at my house, Patty's supplying the chairs thirty five dollars?
MAX: It's the first of four installments. That way we can't spend it all in one place.
LORELAI: Oh, that is so cute!
MAX: They just want to be involved.
LORELAI: That's sweet, that's really sweet. Can I. . .thanks.
MAX: Oh, and my mother even offered you her wedding dress.
LORELAI: Huh.
MAX: But since three of you could fit into that dress I took the liberty of declining it.
LORELAI: Oh, I hope she wasn't insulted.
MAX: No, I just told her you were wearing your mother's dress.
LORELAI: Ah.
MAX: It doesn't matter whether you are or not, she just wanted to offer something.
LORELAI: Let's get dessert.
MAX: You okay?
LORELAI: I just think it's great. I think it's great that your parents are so happy and into everything. I. .that must be nice to have that.
MAX: Well, why don't you think of it this way? Now they're kind of your parents too so you'll have that also.
LORELAI: Yes, I will think of it like that. That is exactly how I will think of it.
MAX: Good.
LORELAI: Because otherwise, I'd have to look at it like Max has parents who love him and care about him, and I have parents.
MAX: I didn't mean to upset you.
LORELAI: I'm not upset. It's just, I can't get that one moment out of my mind. 'That's nice, I hope we're in town.' Who, who, who reacts like that? I mean, what sort of mind forms that reaction to 'Hey mom, I'm getting married'?
MAX: Well, from everything you've told me about your parents, there's so much baggage between you guys
LORELAI: You figure out a different way. You tap into compassion or family obligation or something. You don't react like that.
MAX: I agree. It's wrong. But you can't change who they are, and you won't get anywhere trying to.
LORELAI: Okay, you know what? I don't want to talk about my parents anymore. Okay, I don't want to speculate about them, I don't want to analyze them, I don't want to think about them anymore. We should go.
MAX: Come on, it' still early. We'll go someplace else. Talk a little bit more?
LORELAI: Yes. Absolutely. Sounds good.
CUT TO INSIDE MAX'S CAR
MAX: Listen, I'm sorry tonight brought up all these bad feelings for you.
LORELAI: That's okay. Make a right.
MAX: But I bet this was harder for your mother then you think it is.
LORELAI: Uh huh.
MAX: I mean, look what's happened to her over the last year. She was just getting back into your life, and suddenly, everything changes on her.
LORELAI: Yeah, that's gotta suck. Go right.
MAX: You know, maybe once we get married, things will settle down, you two will be able to work it out. I mean, you never know, I might be able to help the situation, ya know, uh, act as a buffer or so.
LORELAI: That's a good thought, good thought. Pull Pull in here.
CUT TO ELDER GILMORE RESIDENCE
[Lorelai and Max pull up out front and walk to the front door.]
MAX: Lorelai, hold on, ya know, I think I know what's going on here, and I gotta tell you, it's not a good idea.
LORELAI: This'll just take a second. [rings doorbell several times]
MAX: I don't know, maybe you should wait until tomorrow, calm down a little, think this through, maybe you'll be able to be more objective.
LORELAI: You are not asleep. Come on!
MAX: You are way too emotional for this.
LORELAI: No, I'm just emotional enough. Now if you like you can wait in the car because I really don't plan on being here that long.
[Emily opens the front door]
EMILY: What on earth?
LORELAI: Hi mom, do you have a sec to chat? Super.
[Lorelai walks inside, Max waits inside by the door]
EMILY: Lorelai, what is this?
LORELAI: I just wanted to see how you were, that's all.
EMILY: I'm fine.
LORELAI: You are? Oh good, good. I'm glad that you're fine. I, however, am not fine.
EMILY: Your father and I were just about to go to bed. We can do this in the morning.
LORELAI: Actually Mom, no. We can't do this in the morning. We really need to do this right now.
EMILY: Are you drunk?
LORELAI: No, I'm not drunk. I'm confused.
EMILY: About what?
LORELAI: About you.
EMILY: And what about me confuses you Lorelai?
LORELAI: Well, so many things. I mean, for example, why can't you keep a maid in this house? I mean, there must've been a thousand women who've gone through here in the thirty-two years that I've been alive, and not one of them could stick it out.
EMILY: And this is what we need to discuss right now?
LORELAI: These are women from countries that have dictatorships and civil wars and death squads and all of that they survived, but five minutes working for Emily Gilmore, and people are begging for Castro.
EMILY: All right, I'm going to bed now.
LORELAI: And why is it that when your only daughter tells you that she is getting married, you can't muster up even a little enthusiasm? Even a little fake enthusiasm. Why don't you pretend that you care? I mean, this is the biggest thing to happen to me possibly for the rest of my life, and you dismissed it like I said, 'Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Honda, what do you think?'
EMILY: You're obviously hysterical!
LORELAI: Why don't you care? Why have you never cared? No matter what has happened to me my entire life, you've never been happy for me, and that hurts, Mom, it really hurts!
EMILY: I'm not discussing this with you.
LORELAI: Do you know how it felt for me to tell you that I was getting married and to have you just brush it off like that? Do you know?
EMILY: No, I don't, I don't know! Possibly very similar to finding out from a complete stranger that my only daughter was getting married and had told every other person in the world before she bothered to tell her own mother. Possibly it felt something like that. Now if you'll excuse me, it is late, and I am going to bed. [opens the front door, Lorelai walks out]
MAX: Um, my parents would really like to have lunch with you and Mr. Gilmore, sometime. . . soon. Nice meeting you. [leaves]
CUT TO INDEPENDENCE INN
[Sookie and Michel are at the front desk.]
MICHEL: I don't care.
SOOKIE: I just need a quick opinion.
MICHEL: It took me two seconds to tell you I don't care. That's as quick as I get.
SOOKIE: This Lorelai's engagement party. It is a once in a lifetime event, and I want it to be perfect.
MICHEL: I am working.
SOOKIE: Just pick a cookie.
MICHEL: I don't want to.
SOOKIE: Michel, for the rest of their lives, Lorelai and Max are gonna think back on their engagement party and they're gonna talk about three things. They're gonna talk about the friends who came, and that special song they danced to, and the cookies that they ate.
MICHEL: Their world is very small, isn't it?
SOOKIE: Macaroons or chocolate pralines?
MICHEL: Go back to the cooking room.
SOOKIE: Not until you eat these and tell me what you think!
MICHEL: Sookie! I only eat fifteen hundred calories a day. If I eat that, I cannot have my Boca burger later.
[Lorelai walks in.]
LORELAI: Hey Sookie. Is there any coffee left? I had a really lousy night.
SOOKIE: Oh, sorry, ya know, I've been so busy I didn't even think about it.
LORELAI: Oh, that's okay. I'll make some myself.
SOOKIE: No! I'll make it! I'll make it! I wanna make it! I wanna make it! Let me do it! I wanna make hey, I make the coffee!
LORELAI: Sookie, relax, you're busy.
SOOKIE: No, I'm not. Go back to the counter. Michel's stealing.
CUT TO INDEPENDENCE INN KITCHEN
[Lorelai and Sookie walk through the door. The kitchen is filled with decorated cakes and baked goods.]
LORELAI: Oh my god. What is this?
SOOKIE: Uh, the dinner special?
LORELAI: The dinner special is a heart shaped pastry with Max and Lorelai written on it?
SOOKIE: I couldn't find any good salmon.
LORELAI: Oh Sookie, you're throwing me a wedding shower, aren't you?
SOOKIE: It was supposed to be a surprise.
LORELAI: Oh my God, this is amazing, Sookie, even for you.
SOOKIE: Wait 'til you see the ice sculptures!
LORELAI: When is it?
SOOKIE: Tonight.
LORELAI: Uh, so your yen to hit the bingo parlor in Enfield was. . .
SOOKIE: A vicious vicious lie.
LORELAI: This is incredible. This is really really incredible. My God, is there any pink icing left on the planet?
SOOKIE: The whole town is in on it actually. It's gonna be quite the affair. I think you'll be sufficiently impressed with the amount of people that wanna celebrate this with you.
LORELAI: Michel?
SOOKIE: No.
LORELAI: Right. I, I just, I can't get over this. Ugh. Hey, you didn't by any chance invite my parents, did you?
SOOKIE: Actually, I did.
LORELAI: Oh.
SOOKIE: And at first, I was really torn because I know you have issues with them, but it is your wedding and I assumed you wanted them to be there. Oh no, your mother told you.
LORELAI: Sort of.
SOOKIE: Damn, I thought I mentioned that it was a surprise. I don't know, maybe I didn't. It would be so typical of me. Uh, the cat's already out of the bag, and I'm stuffing imported chocolate squares down my shirt so you don't see me walk into the kitchen with them. Hey, did your mother mention if they were coming? She never got back to me.
LORELAI: Uh, yeah, no, um, she's got a thing tonight.
SOOKIE: Oh, too bad. Hey, we can save her a piece of cake.
LORELAI: That would be nice.
CUT TO ENGAGEMENT PARTY
[In the center of a very decorated Stars Hollow, people are celebrating as Lorelai and Max sit surrounded by presents.]
KIRK: [on bullhorn] Attention guests, the buffet line is clogging at sector B. I repeat, sector B is moving too slow. Keep it moving people.
[Rory walks up to the table where Lane is in charge of the party music.]
RORY: Hey Mr. DJ, put a record on.
LANE: How's it sound?
RORY: Great.
LANE: I'm trying to find that subtle blend between not too cliché sounding traditional tunes with out of left field, should be standard.
RORY: Well, the Sinatra medley was great. I'd maybe skipped playing anything else by The Damned.
LANE: Got it. What time is it?
RORY: It's eight. What time do you leave?
LANE: I have a 10 o'clock flight.
RORY: Have I told you how much I'm gonna miss you?
LANE: Write me. Constantly.
RORY: Everyday.
LANE: Encouraging letters full of hope and see you soons.
RORY: I'll be tying yellow ribbons around the old oak trees.
LANE: I will be back for the wedding.
RORY: You better be.
LANE: Just don't let her change the date.
RORY: Not going to happen. Max is teaching a summer course at the University of Toronto, so if you're back by the end of the summer, it'll be fine.
LANE: Don't say if.
RORY: Right.
[Cut to Lorelai and Max]
MAX: I don't know if you've realized, but every gift so far has been for you.
LORELAI: Yes, well, in this town, I am the queen. You are simply my jester.
MAX: A position I happily accept.
LORELAI: Aw, so come on then. How can you stand to leave all this for two months? Do you think Toronto's gonna make you into an ice sculpture? I don't think so.
MAX: I wish you'd come with me.
LORELAI: I have to work.
MAX: Well, two months is a long time.
LORELAI: I know.
MAX: Will you still want me when I got back?
LORELAI: I think there's a very good possibility that I will be just as infatuated with you then as I am now.
MAX: Maybe more.
LORELAI: Maybe more.
[cut to the gazebo, where young girls dressed as brides gather to perform a dance.]
MISS PATTY: Oh, come on ladies, hurry up. Love waits for no one. Lucy, get off of Jenny's train! All right, bouquets up, and music!
[the girls start dancing. Kirk watches them as Rory walks over to him.]
RORY: How come you're not up there Kirk?
KIRK: Oh, I don't tap anymore. Bum knees.
RORY: Ah.
KIRK: I have to tell you, I'm a little worried about this gazebo holding up all those hoofers. They never did a trial run like I requested.
RORY: Oh, I think it's okay. The studs are definitely sound, and the two by fours are a nice number two structural grade. Or better possibly. I built a house yesterday.
KIRK: Oh, for Pete's sake! [on bullhorn] No tossing of the Jordan almonds. I repeat, put the almonds down!
[Kirk walks away as Dean walks over.]
DEAN: Hey.
RORY: Hey.
DEAN: This is quite a party.
RORY: Elegant and understated, just like my mother.
DEAN: So, uh, how are you?
RORY: I'm fine, how are you?
DEAN: Me? Uh, I'm an idiot.
RORY: No you're not.
DEAN: I'm so sorry Rory.
RORY: I'm sorry too.
DEAN: I don't even know what happened.
RORY: We had a fight, that's all.
DEAN: I mean, I've just missed you and
RORY: I've missed you too.
DEAN: I got I don't know, I got jealous of Harvard for a minute, which is crazy 'cause I love the fact that you're gonna go to Harvard. And then you have to do something that's gonna help you get there, and I I don't even, I don't even really understand it myself.
RORY: Well, I didn't help. I was all wigged out when I got home.
DEAN: Well, you had all the right to be.
RORY: It's just that when it comes to Harvard, I sometimes get a little tunnel vision, and it's getting closer
DEAN: Whoa.
RORY: and I have to think about it
DEAN: You do not have to explain.
RORY: But I don't want you to feel unimportant, because believe me, you're not.
DEAN: I'm glad.
RORY: I mean it. The only way you could be more important to me is if you had a Kit Kat bar growing out of your head.
DEAN: Well, I can't make any promises, but I'll give it a try.
RORY: I'm sorry.
DEAN: Don't be. I mean, I'm not going to a fancy school. I don't have that kind of pressure. I can't even imagine what that must feel like.
RORY: You could go to a fancy school if you wanted to.
DEAN: I don't think so.
RORY: Why not? You're smart.
DEAN: No, you're smart.
RORY: You are too.
DEAN: Rory.
RORY: And I could help you organize all of your extracurricular activities because I'm now an expert at it.
DEAN: I don't
RORY: How are your wilderness skills?
DEAN: Hey?
RORY: What?
DEAN: Do you accept my apology?
RORY: Yeah, I accept your apology.
[cut to Lorelai and Max]
MAX: You okay?
LORELAI: Yeah. You know, I'll just um, I'll be right back.
MAX: Okay.
[cut to Kirk]
KIRK: [on bullhorn] Only three treats per person. No hogging of the treats. If caught with more than three treats on a plate, you will be faced with possible expulsion from said party.
LORELAI: Hey Kirk. Can I see that for a sec?
KIRK: Oh, sure.
LORELAI: Thanks. [walks away with bullhorn]
CUT TO LUKE'S DINER
[Lorelai walks in. Luke is at the counter filling up ketchup bottles.]
LORELAI: Hey.
LUKE: Hey. Why aren't you at your party?
LORELAI: Well that's funny, I was about to ask you the same thing.
LUKE: Ah, well, I just got kinda busy here.
LORELAI: Oh, yes, I can see that. Boy they keep making that ketchup slower and slower, huh?
LUKE: It's the Heinz family's little joke.
LORELAI: Boy, it's really pretty crazy out there.
LUKE: Oh, I can imagine.
LORELAI: Lots of people all having fun, just the kind of thing you'd hate.
LUKE: Sounds awful
LORELAI: You'd be miserable.
LUKE: Oh, yes I would.
LORELAI: But in spite of all that, I was kind of thinking, and you don't have to, that maybe you could pull yourself away for a second.
LUKE: Ah, well I
LORELAI: I mean, you know, finish the ketchup tonight, but maybe leave the worchestshire sauce for tomorrow.
LUKE: I'll see how it goes.
LORELAI: Okay. I mean, it's just it's a really big night for me tonight, and I don't know, it just feels like you should be there. Anyway, I'll let you get back to your ketchup. [leaves]
[cut to Sookie and Jackson at the party]
SOOKIE: The macaroons are going like hot cakes!
JACKSON: Yup, everything's a big success.
SOOKIE: Look at all this, isn't it beautiful? I know it's cliché, but it is so romantic it makes you all giddy in a really sappy kind of way, doesn't it?
JACKSON: Uh, sure, I guess.
SOOKIE: I hope they're happy. Ugh, what am I saying? How can they not be happy? They're in love, they have each other, and everything's perfect
JACKSON: Okay! I get it!
SOOKIE: Jackson, what are you
JACKSON: What do you think I need a piano to fall on my head?
SOOKIE: Well, I don't think anybody actually needs a piano to fall on their head.
JACKSON: All the marriage talk, and the, 'Oh Jackson, you should see Lorelai's ring, it's so beautiful.'
SOOKIE: Well, it is.
JACKSON: I understand. I'm hip, okay? We've hit that point in our relationship where the little hints are starting. Which means that'll be followed by the 'where are we going' talk, and that'll only end in a big ultimatum. Suddenly all hell breaks loose.
SOOKIE: Okay, no more sugar for you.
JACKSON: So, I think I need to say this right now. I'm not ready for marriage.
SOOKIE: Okay.
JACKSON: However, I'd be willing to move in.
SOOKIE: Move in where?
JACKSON: Move in with you.
SOOKIE: [laughing] Jackson, you're hilarious!
JACKSON: I am?
SOOKIE: I'll move in with you. [laughs] What a riot!
JACKSON: Why are you laughing?
SOOKIE: [laughing] You're face! God, you're good. You are good.
JACKSON: I wasn't joking.
SOOKIE: [laughing] Come on, let's go get some punch.
JACKSON: Sookie, I'm serious, I'm moving in.
SOOKIE: [laughing] Jackson, stop, you're gonna give me a cramp!
JACKSON: Sookie, get back here!
[pan around the party to: Miss Patty dancing with Kirk, Rory and Dean sitting on a bench, Lane leaving for the airport, Lorelai and Max dancing, Luke coming to the party. Lorelai and Luke smile and wave at each other. Luke sits down on a bench next to three little girls dressed as brides, who all stare at him.]
CUT TO ELDER GILMORE RESIDENCE
[Emily sits at a table writing something as the doorbell rings.]
EMILY: Marina, the door please.
[the maid answers the door. Lorelai walks in.]
LORELAI: Hey. Oh thanks. Hey mom. I was in the neighborhood, 'cause there's that wedding dress place on Willow. Elizabeth Taylor bought one of her dresses there. Anyhow, I was trying to make a decision about a veil, and I thought maybe you might have some opinion about which one would look best on me 'cause, well you know me, so um, I thought I'd stop by and ask you which one you thought would be good. On me. So, which one?
EMILY: You're quite capable of choosing that yourself Lorelai.
LORELAI: I'm sorry.
EMILY: All right, you're sorry.
LORELAI: I don't know how to tell you things Mom. Um, I don't know if you've noticed this or not, but we don't communicate very well. When something good happens to me, I'm just afraid you're gonna make me feel bad about it. And when something bad happens to me, I'm always afraid you'll say 'I told you so.' I'm not sure if that's always fair, and I'm sure I share part of the blame for this circle we get into, but you think your words don't have any effect on me, but they do. And, I just didn't want to feel bad about this, so I waited. And I really didn't mean to hurt you. Okay, well, I will let you get back to that letter there.
EMILY: Your head is much too big for a veil. You might consider a tiara.
LORELAI: Um, a tiara?
EMILY: That's what I wore.
LORELAI: Oh. Okay. Well, I'll think about that. [leaves]","Lorelai avoids telling her parents about her engagement to Max, while Rory urges her to spill. But due to a call from Sookie asking them to come to a surprise wedding shower for the happy couple, they already know, and are appalled that Lorelai didn't tell them and so they give her the cold shoulder. Meanwhile, Rory and Dean are having trouble in paradise due to the fact that Rory suddenly becomes obsessed with finding enough extracurricular activities that will set her apart from the hundreds of other Harvard applicants.",summ_screen
"Thunderclap. ZBZ house - Casey & Ashleigh's room Casey screams.
Ashleigh : Calm down, Jamie Lee, it's just me.
Casey : I know. That nail polish is super scary.
Ashleigh : Be serious. I have a crucial question to ask you. Do these need more rhinestones ?
Casey : Ash, they're puffy paint perfection ! The pledges are gonna flip.
Ashleigh : I know, right ? Why you're going through the trouble ? We didn't have a party when we were pledges.
Casey : It's simple. Today's pledges are tomorrow's voters.
Ashleigh : Wow, you said Obama was cute but this campaign event seems extreme.
Casey : for Zeta Beta President, you dork. With Franny, and the rest of the house away at the Indiana game, it's the perfect opportunity for me to impress the girls. There are a ton of fun exercises in my Pledge Educator handbook. After tonight the girls will be bonded to each other, to Zeta Beta, and most of all, to me.
Ashleigh : They must be so excited !
Casey : Oh, that's the best part. I told them to pack for a mystery location. I can't wait to surprise them ! ZBZ house - Living room
Rebecca : We missed an away game to spend the night in the living room ?
Casey : Girls, tonight is about sisterhood. It's about all of us talking the time to connect on a deeper level. By morning, we'll truly be sisters. Now, who's up for a trust fall ? Thunderclap. Rebecca sighs. Omega Chi House - Living room TV is on.
Calvin : OK, so I finished mopping the floors, cleaned bathrooms. Anything else ?
Evan : Yeah, uh, just one more thing. It's time to repaint the kitchen.
Calvin : Uh...  chuckles  It's Friday night. Everyone else is out of town at the game.
Evan : Oh, poor Pledge Owens. You know, I drew the short stick and got house duty too but you don't see me getting teary. Now, come on, if I'm here, then my Little Bro is here.
Calvin : All right, where's the paint ?
Evan : I'm screwing with you ! Come on, plant a cheek; Let's hang out for a bit.
Calvin : Oh. Well, actually I...
Evan : What ? You've got someplace you'd rather be ?
Calvin : No, no, no. I, um...No, this is...great.
Evan : Yeah. Thunderclap.
Evan : Want to watch TV ?
Calvin : Love TV. TV is on again.
Evan : Damn. Look like we've got a mouse.
Calvin : Well, that sucks.
Evan : Well, you know what sucks is you pledges still don't know how to clean. Got you're easy. They smiles.
Evan : Oh, check it out, ""Alien"". Calvin sends a text message to Heath. ""Still at the house might be a while"" KT House - Living room.
Plain White T's : Friends don't let friends dial drunk. Heat receives Calvin's text message.
A man : Spitter, a beer please. Thanks. You're the man. Rusty meets Cappie who is sitting on the stairs.
Rusty : Hey, why the long face ? This party got your three favorite things : beer, girls, ans a several warning.
Cappie : I'm in a funk, Spitter.
Rusty : Come on. Look at all the hot mamas here. I'm currently off the market because I'm in a relationship. But if I didn't have a girlfriend, I'd be all over this.
Cappie : Subtle.
A girl : Cappie.
Rusty : What about her ?
Cappie : We call her Saran Wrap. Clingy. An other girl passes.
Rusty : She's pretty.
Cappie : Her perfume gives me hives.
Girl 3 : Cappie.
Rusty : Now what could be wrong with her ?
Cappie : Sleep apnea.
Rusty : You are in a funk.
Cappie : Yeah, I just feel like I'm watching TV and all that's on is reruns, you know ? Maybe I just need a furlough from the females. I could spend some time indulging my other interests. Like beer. And ""Days of our Lives"". And mentoring today's youth. Speaking of which, tell me about this girlfriend of yours ?
Rusty : Well... Her name is Jen K, and she has these soft, fluffy pink lips that I could kiss forever. Doorbell rings.
Cappie : Hold that thought. Cappie opens the front door to meet a motor girl. Thunderclap.
The girl : My Harley popped a flat down the road. Can I come in ?
Cappie : Dear God, yes. Credits ZBZ House - Living room Thunder rumbles.
Casey : Okay, everyone has a partner ? Jen K is with Rebecca.
Jen K : Best Friday night ever, right ? Way better than reruns of ""Ghost Whisperer"". We've been pledge sisters for six weeks, but we've barely even spoken.
Rebecca : It boggles the mind.
Casey : this is about trusting that your sisters will always be there for you, that they will catch you when you fall. And trusting that they won't be skanky sluts who sleep with your boyfriend. So, when you're ready, fall back and feel the support of the Zeta Beta sisterhood ! Girls chuckling. Rebecca doesn't care of Jen K.
Rebecca : Ooh ! Ouija board ! Jen K falls back.
Casey : Oh, my God, are you okay ? Jen K groans.
Jen K : Brain pain.
Rebecca : Who wants to go first ?
All : Oh, I do.
Casey : We'll have time later once we get through my agenda of activities.
Rebecca : Casey, this corporate retreat ha been a non-stop funfest. But what better way to learn about Zeta Beta legacy than by talking to some old dead sisters ?
All : Yeah.
Rebecca : That is, unless you're scared.
Casey : Rebecca, you should know that I'm not scared of things that are evil.
Rebecca : Prove it.
Casey : Fine. And then we can move on.
Rebecca : Is anyone there ?
Casey : looks like nobody's home.
Rebecca : They must be at the football game. Rebecca glaps.
Rebecca : Look ! A spirit moves among us.
Casey : Please, Rebecca totally moved it.
Rebecca : Spirit, tell us who you are !
All : V...I...R...G...I...N. Thunderclap.
Casey : Virgin. I stand corrected. It's not Rebecca. Now, back to bonding. How about some pledge trivia ?
Rebecca : or, we could tell ghost stories !
All : Yeah. Let's do that. KT House - Living room
Cappie : Welcome to Kappa Tau. I'm Cappie, your humble servant.
The girl : Cappie, huh ? Cute.
Cappie : So I've been told. And, uh... And you are ?
The girl : Destiny. Cappie sighs.
Cappie : Exotic. Cosmic. Me likey. These are other people. May I take your jacket ?
Destiny : Fine.
Cappie : Destiny, you are ...
Destiny : Thirsty. Pour me a drink?
Cappie : What would you like ?
Destiny : Something with a bite to it.
Cappie : I'll get you something you can sink your teeth into. Cappie leaves.
Beaver : So should we call someone ?
Destiny : Why ?
Rusty : To fix your bike ?
Destiny : Oh, right. I'll let the storm blow over.
Beaver : Are you a student ?
Destiny : You ask a lot of question. Do I need to have my lawyer present ? Kidding. You learn to ask that in prison. Kidding. Destiny leaves.
Rusty : She's odd.
Beaver : Yeah. Oddly hot. ZBZ House - In the hallway. Jen K is sitting on the stairs and Casey comes. Thunderclap. Cell phone ringing.
Casey : Let me guess, it's from my brother. My, oh, my, isn't he captain Romance ? Jen K smiles.
Casey : How's the head wound ?
Jen K : I'm not showing any signs of a concussion, So I should be OK.
Casey : Are you pre-med ?
Jen K : No, just clumsy.
Casey : I see.
Jen K : So I guess this proves Rebecca Logan can't be trusted.
Casey : That was proven long ago.
Jen K : Via text message.
Casey : Exactly. Wait a second. How did you know about that video ?
Jen K : I sent it.
Casey : What ?
Jen K : Rebecca and I were in the same rush group. I had a front row seat that night for her little indiscretion. I thought you deserved to know.
Casey : Wow. That video was painful to watch.
Jen K : So I shouldn't have sent it ?
Casey : No, no. I'm glad you did. In a weird way it helped me process and purge. I cant' believe you were the cell phone Scorsese.
Jen K : Scorsese ? You think ? I felt the framing was a little off, especially towards the end. I'm sorry  chuckles . Sometimes I misinterpret snappy banter. Just know that I was only trying to help. No matter what, there's always one pledge who's on you side.
Casey : Thanks, Jen K.
Jen K : Oh, I didn't mean me. I was talking about Mandy.
Casey : Funny. You're really funny. I can see why my brother's so into you. Thunderclap. ZBZ House - Living room.
Rebecca : Legend has it, the ghost was the spirit of an old student who was the golden girl on campus. Class president, prom queen, all that crap. But, she'd suffered a horrible humiliation. I heard it was some sort of a s*x scandal. Anyway, she became the laughingstock of the entire school. And the humiliation mad her snap ! Girls gasp.
Rebecca : She took a razor blade and slashed the throats of the most popular girls at school. Then she arranged the bodies in an elaborate fake slumber party. And that's how they found her, covered in blood, pretending she had friends. Door opens.
Ashleigh : Dobler's is closed. Can you freaking believe it ?
Casey : Perhaps because of the tornado watch.
Ashleigh : So ? It's karaoke Friday ! Their loss. I was gonna do my reggae version of ""Lady Marmelade"".
Casey : Ash ! Rebecca is totally hijacking my slumber party. She's in there telling ghost stories. Help me get control back.
Ashleigh : No problem. Let me handle this. Everyone listen up ! Dis you know that a ZBZ died in this house ?
Casey : Ash ! Thunderclap.
Ashleigh : Her name was Virginia.
Rebecca : I bet that was the Ouija board was spelling !
All : Yeah. Light is off. All gasping.
Rebecca : See ? Told ya. Omega Chi House - Living room Generator fizzles.
Both : No !
Evan : Oh, man ! Just was just about to blow it out the airlock !
Calvin : Thanks !
Evan : What ?
Calvin : Now I know how it ends.
Evan : I'm sorry.
Calvin : Gotcha !
Evan : Oh, ho, ho !
Calvin : Who's easy now ?
Evan : I've seen that movie like 87 times.
Calvin : Cell phones are out too.
Evan : What can two guys do alone in the dark ?
Calvin : Uh...Uh, how about we catch that mouse ?
Evan : Great idea !
Calvin : Yeah. KT House - Living room.
Destiny : Did you arrange this lighting ?
Cappie : Well, I do look best in candlelight. Destiny chuckles.
Destiny : And how do I look ?
Cappie : You look...familiar.
Destiny : Let me guess, you've seen me in your dreams ? Come on Cappie, is that the best you've got ?
Cappie : I love your smile. I just want to put it in my pocket.
Destiny : I love your eyes. I want to gouge them out and wear them on a chain around my neck. Thunderclap.
Cappie : You're a little bit twisted. Refreshing. Rusty comes.
Rusty : cap, can I borrow a candle ? I'm gonna look for some flashlights. Rusty leave to find a radio-light. Whirring.
Woman : Will be in effect... Static  High winds have knocked out power lines throughout the area. Everyone is advised to stay inside. Whirring. Rusty finds a note in Destiny bad. ""Kappa Tau Gamma - 129 Chancellor St. - Cyprus, Ohio""
Rusty : She came here on purpose. ZBZ House - Living room. Girls murmuring.
Casey : Hold the hysteria, everyone. It's just the storm.
Rebecca : Or is it Virginia ?
Casey : There is no Virginia. Right, Ash ?
Ashleigh : Then, why did they make this ?
Casey : What is that doing here ?
Ashleigh : Franny hung it there. She said it was too depressing for daily viewing.
Jen K : I wonder how she died.
Rebecca : She was probably murdered. By a serial killer. Who ate her ! Thunderclap. All gasp.
Casey : Please. I'm sure she died of something boring like cancer. And, Ash, we don't know she died in the house.
Ashleigh : If only we could Google her.
Casey : Ah, but we can't. Moving on. How about we all gather around for a sharing circle ?
Rebecca : We could use this.
Ashleigh : Oh, right ! Books ! Duh ! KT House - Living room.
A man : Where's the lights Spitter ?
Man 2 : Yeah, man.
Wade : Spitter ! Cut it out.
Rusty : Sorry. Wade, have you seen Cappie.
Wade : No.
Rusty : That girl Cappie's with has been lying to us. She said she came across this house by accident, but I found our address in her purse. What should we do ?
Man 2 : Spitter, come on.
Rusty : Wade ? You there ? Omega Chi House
Evan : Ok, ""Alien"" versus ""Aliens"". Discuss.
Calvin : What's there to discuss ? ""Alien"". Sigourney Weaver, uh, Ridley Scott, it's in an different league.
Evan : Yeah. I don't know though. I don't know. I mean, ""Aliens"" had James Cameron. And Paul Reiser.
Calvin : Paul Reiser ? You call that an argument ? Evan chuckling.
Calvin : No ""Alien"" is a classic. Like ""Jaws"".
Evan : Uh, please, don't... don't bring up ""Jaws"". My sister died in a shark attack.
Calvin : Yeah, right.
Evan : No, it's true. It was two summers ago. We were taking surfing lessons in Hawaii. She'd just caught her first wave. I'll never forget the smile on her face. Then all of a sudden out of nowhere a fin appeared.
Calvin : Oh my God.
Evan : Yeah. We screamed for her to paddle but it was too late. The shark attacked. Thunderclap.
Evan : She screamed... 'I can't believe you're buying this, Calvin !""
Calvin : Oh, you jackass !
Evan : No, no, I don't even have a sister, only brothers. And a addiction to horror movies.
Calvin : Oh, same here.
Evan : Really ?
Calvin : Yeah, yeah. When I was a kid my parents would only let me watch PBS. Late a night, I would sneak downstairs and stay up all night watching horror movies.
Evan : Watching two inches away and you keep the volume low.
Calvin : Which made it even scarier.
Evan : I know ! Plus, in those 1980s slasher movies, there's always a hot girl flashing her boobs.
Calvin : Yeah.
Evan : Yeah. Do you hear that ?
Calvin : Evan.
Evan : What ?
Calvin : It's right behind you. Calvin laughing.
Calvin : Oh, Evan.
Evan : Yeah, you'll pay for that, Owens.
Calvin : That's for you dead sister. Both scream.
Evan : What ? Squeaking.
Evan : I think I'll need a bigger spatula.
Calvin : Yeah. KT House
Rusty : Cappie ? Rusty screams and pants.
Destiny : Manly scream you got there.
Rusty : Yeah, well, you surprised me. Have you seen Cappie ?
Destiny : I'm not his mother. Is the bathroom this way ?
Rusty : Yeah. Destiny, wait ! Why are you here ?
Destiny : Someone needs to work on their listening. I told you, my bike broke down.
Rusty : How do you explain this ?
Destiny : Where did you get that ?
Rusty : Never mind that. I'm on to you.
Wade : Relax.
Rusty : Hey, Wade... Muffled yelling.
Wade : Nice one, Spitter !
Rusty : Who are you ? Sydney Bristow ?
Destiny : OK, listen, I came here to see Cappie.
Rusty : You know him ?
Destiny : We went to Camp Kitchi-Wa-Wa together ten years ago.
Rusty : Why didn't you just say so ? Destiny sights.
Destiny : Because...God, this is so embarrassing. Look... My real name isn't Destiny. It's Patty. Back in Camp, I was the fat girl. A total outcast. Cappie was the only thing that made it worthwhile. I had such a crush on him. But he was part of the cool crowd. So I promised myself that one day I'd make him notice me.
Rusty : You chose tonight ?
Destiny : I drove up from West Virginia. Just my luck, there's a freakin' hurricane outside.
Rusty : Let's get Cappie and tell him.
Destiny : No ! No, this is our little secret. If you tell Cappie it'll ruin our moment.
Rusty : He deserves to know who you really are.
Destiny : This is who I really am ! Are you the sale person you were back then ?
Rusty : No, I'm not.
Destiny : See ? I swear I'll tell him eventually. Cool ?
Rusty : Fine ! Could you please release your kung fu grip ?
Destiny : This is me being gentle. If I wanted to, I could snap it like a twig. I'm real glad we had this chat. ZBZ House - Living room
Ashleigh : I found her. Oh my God, she's wearing the Rachel. Hello, hair cliché !
Jen K : It says here that she was Pledge Educator, just like you, Casey.
Rebecca : Really ? I wonder if she planned a slumber party.
Jen K : In fact, she ran for President. But according to these minutes, she lost by one vote to Trudy Henderson. Oh, my gosh !
Casey : What ?
Jen K : The election was the day she died.
Rebecca : You guys, I found out how Virginia croaked. She hung herself from the chandelier.
All : O, my gosh. Gross.
Jen K : She must have been really depressed about losing.
Casey : How sad ?
Rebecca : Sad ? It's pathetic. Who makes that big of a deal about a stupid sorority election ? Thunderclap. The chandelier falls down. All screaming. KT House
Plain White T's : Making a Memory
Cappie : You're hypnotizing me with those hips, aren't you ?
Destiny : Go ahead. Try and pinch an inch. You can't, can you ?
Cappie : You're perfect.
Destiny : I'm perfect for you.
Cappie : I couldn't agree more. Rusty comes.
Rusty : Cappie, you've got to come quick !
Cappie : What is it, Lassie ? Is the barn burning down ?
Destiny : Yeah. Can't you see we're kind of busy ?
Rusty : It's Beaver. He's drunk. And he's peeing in your closet. Cappie sighs.
Cappie : Not again. All right. Stay here, I'll be right back. KT House - Cappie's room
Cappie : Well, they're urine-free. You must have given him stage fright.
Rusty : Cap, we don't have much time.
Cappie : That's why we should live in the moment.
Rusty : No, I mean until Destiny finds us. She's not who you think she is.
Cappie : She's not a hot girl ?
Rusty : No, she is.
Cappie : The she's exactly who I think she is.
Rusty : But you know her. She went to camp with you.
Cappie : What ?
Rusty : Listen, I might die for telling you this, but her name isn't Destiny. It's Patty.
Cappie : Patty ? From camp ? The only Patty there was Patty the Fatty. Oh, my God, she's Patty the Fatty ! What are the odds that she'd get a flat tire outside of our house ? Oh, my God, she came to see me.
Rusty : Yeah. She's always had a crush on you. She spent the past ten years getting in shape. So you two could have a second chance.
Cappie : That is really...
Rusty : Insane.
Cappie : Hot !
Rusty : What ?
Cappie : A fat girl turn into a hot chick for me. It's like... It's like a Reese Witherspoon movie ! She went through all that trouble to get into shape, the least I can do is reward her effort, right ?
Rusty : But she sounds crazy.
Rusty : Crazy like a fox. A super fox in leather, to be specific. I'm flattered. You need to relax.
Rusty : Listen. No... Cap. I think she's dangerous. She's really strong ans she got these crazy eyes. She tried to...
Cappie : Wow. You're really mowing that grassy knoll, huh ? I think I can handle her, Spitter. ZBZ House - In the hallway
Casey : Breathe, girls. In through the nose, out through the mouth. This is all because of the storm.
Ashleigh : The storm entered and knocked down the chandelier ?
Casey : No, the chandelier is older than Madonna. We've been trying to get an electrician in here to secure it. The wind made the house vibrate, which was enough to make it fall.
Rebecca : But Casey, I saw the electrician in here last week.
Casey : that's not possible.
Rebecca : This has got to be Virginia. She is one pissed poltergeist ! Thunderclap.
Casey : you're freaking the girls out.
Rebecca : Good, it's working.
Casey : What is your problem ?
Rebecca : These girls might buy your slumber party bonding crap, but I see right through it. You just want their votes.
Casey : That's not true.
Rebecca : It's good politics. I'm actually impressed.
Casey : Why are you sabotaging it ?
Rebecca : Well, first there's the whole arch nemesis thing. But also, I feel my pledge sisters deserve to see how their future leader reacts in a crisis.
Ashleigh : Wait, everyone, shut up ! I know how to fix this. We need to have a séance !
Rebecca : Great Idea ! Omega Chi House Creaking.
Evan : You see anything ?
Calvin : No yet. He's too fat to have gone far. Evan, three o'clock. Squeaking.
Evan : All right, begin Operation Rodent Round-up.
Calvin : Dinnertime, Mr. Rat.
Evan : On three.
Calvin : OK.
Evan : OK. Ready ?
Calvin : Ready.
Evan : One... Two... Squeaking. Thunderclap.
Evan : What the hell was that ?
Calvin : I don't know. KT House
Heath : Hey, Rusty. What you watching ?
Rusty : A freaky, delusional romance that could have deadly consequences.
Heath : Uh - huh. So do you know how to work this thingy ? I was kind of wondering when cell service is gonna be back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Whirring.
Heath : Cool. It's like magic.
Rusty : Actually, it's a simple crank generator that turns friction into electricity.
Heath : Or magic !
Man on radio : This is just : Stonybrook Mental Institution reports that one of their patients has escaped. She's described as a Caucasian woman, five-foot-eight... Static  Whirring.
Man on radio : ...years old. Listeners are warmed to avoid contact since she is considered unstable and extremely dangerous.
Heath : Scary.
Rusty : you have no idea. ZBZ House
Ashleigh : we're already.
Casey : This is ridiculous, Ash.
Ashleigh : Trust me. I had a Goth phase In middle school. This séance will work.
Rebecca : Yeah, Casey. We gotta see this through. Virginia's trying to tell us something.
Casey : Probably that there's no such thing as ghosts.
Ashleigh : Shh ! OK, we all must be quiet and relaxed. Everyone close your eyes and hold hands.
Rebecca : Eww ! Clammy.
Ashleigh : Virginia Horton, the sisters of Zeta Beta Zeta invite you to commune with us
Casey : Maybe she has her cell phone turned off. Rebecca gasps. Muttering gibberish.
Rebecca : Ow !
Casey : Sorry, you were possessed.
Rebecca : Her spirit passed through me.  Whispers  She is here.
Casey : Ashleigh, could you ask the ghost what she wants so we can move on ?
Ashleigh : Virginia, tell us what you want.
Casey : I bet she wants us to get back to bonding. Wind gusting. Window opens. All screaming. Glass breaks. Girls murmuring.
Casey : You guys, it's just the wind.
Ashleigh : Um... I'm not so sure. Girls gasping. Omega Chi House
Evan : What do you think that was back there ?
Calvin : No idea. I'm just, uh, hoping it doesn't bleed acid.
Evan : Don't worry, little bro, I'll protect you.
Calvin : What do you think I need protecting ?
Evan : Well... You seemed little scared, that's all.
Calvin : Me ? No. I've faced some pretty vicious animals in my day. See that ? My little sister's bunny, Flopsie, took a chunk out of it. I needed four stitches and a tetanus shot.
Evan : That's nothing. Petting zoo, 1998, got attacked by a rogue goat. Six stitches and they closed the zoo for a week.
Calvin : Paper route, eight grade. Rabid poodle attack, 12 stitches ans I passed out.
Evan : Poodle ? Try a polo horse. I fell of one four years ago, got a concussion ans a CAT scan.
Calvin : Ah, head trauma, huh ? Explain a lot.
Evan : What ?
Calvin : Uh...  Stammers  Thump.
Evan : It's on the move ! ZBZ House
Rebecca : You guys, there's no such as ghosts. Right, Ashleigh ? Thunderclap. All gasping.
Ashleigh : You can never be too safe.
Rebecca : Casey, tell them they're being ridiculous.
Casey : Well, you did call Virginia pathetic. Everyone heard you.
Rebecca : But I was kidding. I was kidding ! It was just a joke ! Clatter. All gasping.
Casey : Oops. Loose brick.
Jen K : You guys... Look.
Ashleigh : The ghost is writing us notes !
Rebecca : Virginia is such a pretty name !
Jen K : I don't think these are notes. I think these are votes.
Casey : Then that can only mean one thing.
Jen K : Someone fixed the election. The minutes said that Virginia by one vote. But if these were counted, she would have won.
Casey : You guys... I know what we have to do ! Omega Chi House Banging. Both screaming.
Evan : All clear ! Sweep the room. You know, we really make a good team.
Calvin : Yeah, like, uh, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Karate Yell. Laughing.
Evan : To think I thought, you know, we wouldn't get along.
Calvin : Really ?
Evan : You know, you're...You know.
Calvin : Um, what ?
Evan : You're pals with Rusty. Him and I aren't exactly ""amigos"".
Calvin : Yeah I know, I was there for paddlegate.
Evan : Oh, yeah. It's cool you can see beyond that, man.
Calvin : Well, you know, I just try to stay out of others people's business, you know ?
Evan : I do. And I respect that. You know how many people want in my business because I'm a Chambers ?
Calvin : Yeah. It's... It's crazy how one little word can define you.
Evan : Totally.
Calvin : Uh... Evan, there's something I think you should know.
Evan : What is it ?
Calvin : Giant snake ! Above you !
Evan : Nice try  laughs . Both screams.
Evan : Get it off ! Get it off !
Calvin : Get away from him, you bitch !
Evan : Get it off me ! Get it off me ! Calvin is screaming.
Evan : Counter-clockwise ! Counter-clock... KT House
Rusty : Cappie ? I really need to talk to you. Clattering.
Rusty : Cappie ? Water leaking.
Beaver : Dude, give me a second. It's just number one.
Rusty : The bathroom is that way, Beav'.
Beaver : Why do they keep moving it ?  sighs  Beaver leaves.
Rusty : What the hell ? Whoa !  gasping 
Destiny : Do you like my art project ?
Rusty : I can see you're influenced by the deconstructionist movement.
Destiny : Ah... Sit down. We're not done. I'm really good at arts and crafts.
Rusty : I can see that.
Destiny : This was what I did every day at camp, alone, while everybody else played kickball and rode horses.
Rusty : Well, creativity is a much more transferable skill.
Destiny : I'd imagine this was me and Cappie, holding hands for eternity.
Rusty : I can see the resemblance.
Destiny : Now, I kind of picture this as us and all our friends. Oh, look. This is you. Oopsy.
Rusty : Listen, Patty.
Destiny : Destiny !
Rusty : Destiny. I know what it's like to want to go back and revise history. I wasn't always this cool frat guy you see before you. But... you can't change the past. And you can't make someone love you.
Destiny : Yes, I can ! Tonight is going to be perfect. You'll see. Because I have waited too long to let anything mess this up. Or anyone.
Cappie : Camp Kitchi-Wa-Wa, it's really fun.
Destiny : It's really fun, Cam Kitchi-Wa-Wa.
Cappie : Our campers are the bravest ones.
Destiny : We don't write letters to our mamas. You remember me ?
Cappie : Of course. From the moment you walked in. How could I forget the way the water glistened off your Wonder Woman bathing suit ?
Destiny : You didn't stand up for me ! You let them call me names !
Cappie : I know, and that was wrong. I was young and stupid.
Destiny : Do you have any idea what it's like to love someone who has caused you so much pain ? They kiss.
Rusty : Cappie, look out ! They kiss again.
Destiny : That's it ?
Cappie : Excuse me ?
Destiny : I lost eighty pounds for that ?
Cappie : I never had any complaints before. Let me just try a better angle.
Destiny : Yeah, no, that's OK. Listen, it's been fun, but I really need a doughnut.
Cappie : Stay in touche !
Destiny : Uh - huh. Yeah. ZBZ House
Casey : Sisters of Zeta Beta Zeta, this election is called to order. Our President is the person who shapes the future of our sisterhood. It is a role that requires vision, tenacity and grace, so choose wisely. We have two candidates this evening : Virginia Horton and... What's that chick's name ?
Jen K : Trudy Henderson.
Casey : ... Trudy Henderson. Would anyone like to make a supporting statement for either candidate ?
Rebecca : I'd just like to say that Virginia seems like the clears choice. She is by far the skinniest, prettiest, most worthy candidate. She's definitely not pathetic. In any way.
Casey : Thank you, Pledge Logan. Let's get on with the voting. All in Favor of Virginia Horton, raise your hand. Well, it looks like...
Ashleigh : Wait ! Hold on, I'm not done counting !
Casey : Ash, it looks unanimous. Virginia Horton wins. Congratulations, Virginia ! This election is adjourned.
Ashleigh : Now what ?
Casey : Now we can get on with our evening.
Rebecca : Do you think it worked ? The light is back.
Casey : Apparently so.
Ashleigh : Let's hear it for Casey, everybody !
All : Yeah, Casey.
Casey : Now, who's up for some ice cream ?
Jen K : It looks like you owe Casey your life. Omega Chi House
Calvin : The exterminator's gonna be here in two hours.
Evan : Two hours ? OK, I think we can make it until then.
Calvin : What do we tell the guys ?
Evan : I say we never speak of this again. Everybody's got their secrets, right ?
Calvin : Right. Keypad beeping. KT House Heath's cell phone ringing. Text message from Calvin ""Hang tomorrow ? Miss you""
Man on the radio : In other news, police have apprehended the escaped mental patient. Officials sat that luckily the 60-year-old woman had a bad hip and was unable to travel far.
Cappie : Could I be a bad kisser ? It's like having a dangling booger, someone would tell me, right ?
Rusty : Cap, you can't listen to what she said. She was crazy after all.
Cappie : She wasn't crazy, she was in love. It's a fine line between the two.
Rusty : She drove here from West Virginia to find you.
Cappie : She went after what she wants. You have to admire that.
Rusty : But what did it get her ?
Cappie : Closure. Now she can move on. Door closes.
Beaver : Guys... Look who I found outside.
Cappie : Hey, Timmy !
All : Timmy !
Beaver : I'm so glad that I found you. Who's my buddy ? Who's my buddy ? ZBZ House
Ashleigh : What's up with the redecorating ?
Casey : Just putting Virginia back where she belongs. After tonight, she deserves to be up there.
Ashleigh : Yeah, funny thing about tonight. What a coincidence that these votes were hidden in the fireplace.
Jen K : I know, right ?
Ashleigh : And what's more impressive is one of them's in Casey's handwriting. Crazy, huh ?
Casey : Really ?  chuckles  What a coincidence. Winds gusts.","Most of the Greek's are at CRU's away game, leaving just a handful of students on campus as a thunderstorm rolls into town. Casey has planned a slumber party for the pledges, but Rebecca hijacks the agenda, purporting that ZBZ is haunted by the ghost of a sister who killed herself. Evan and Calvin hunt for a rat in the Omega Chi house. The KT's party continues despite the storm, when a mystery, biker chick ( AnnaLynne McCord ) shows up to pull Cappie out of his girl-induced apathy, only to discover she's known him since their days at camp and has been obsessed with him ever since.",summ_screen
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MVO: In life, only one thing is certain...apart from death and taxes...no matter how hard you try, no matter how good your intentions, you are going to make mistakes.
 George and Callie are in their hotel room 
George: Callie.
MVO: You're going to hurt people. You're going to get hurt. And if you ever want to recover...
George: You haven't said anything in...in...just say something. Please. Anything.
MVO: There's really only one thing you can say.
Callie: I forgive you.
George: What?
Callie: You made a mistake. But we took vows...till death do us part...so...I forgive you.
 George is rushing through the hospital 
George: Izzie, why aren't you picking up your phone? You need to pick up your phone. I just talked to Callie and...
 George passes Meredith who is in the elevator 
Meredith: George.
George: I gotta find Izzie.
Meredith: We have rounds in five minutes.
George: Right after I find Izzie.
 George rushes off and Derek enters the elevator 
Derek: You wanna go away with me this weekend?
Meredith: Why would I want to go away with you?
Derek: Because of this.
 He kisses her 
Meredith: We didn't go away when we were a couple. Now we're not a couple, and not couples have no reason to go away together.
Derek: Meredith, you're not paying attention. I'm talking about 48 uninterrupted hours of this.
 He kisser her again 
Meredith: Where would we go?
Derek: Wine country.
Meredith: Wine country sounds like a couples' place.
Derek: Well, there's wine, there's country, and you wouldn't see any of it. We'd be in bed all weekend.
Meredith: Oh, a weekend of s*x.
Derek: Now you're paying attention.
Meredith: Well, I would have to get someone to cover for me.
Derek: Okay, so you're in?
Meredith: 48 uninterrupted hours of this. I'm in.
 Cristina walks past as Meredith exits the elevator 
Cristina: Oh, great. I'm stuck in the pit protecting smack heads and gang bangers with my idiot interns, and you're getting McDreamied in the elevator?
Meredith: Really, smack heads and gang bangers at Seattle Grace, huh?
Cristina: My point is, I hate interns.
Meredith: Well, Lexie's not that bad, is she?
Cristina: Oh, are we not hating her anymore?
Meredith: Oh, no. We still hate the idea of her. We just realized we don't have a reason to hate the actual person.
Cristina: She's an intern. That's reason enough.
Meredith: I think you may be the new nazi.
Cristina: Damn right.
 To the interns nearby 
Meredith: I don't see any charts.
 Meredith walks up to Alex 
Meredith: Will you work for me on Saturday?
Alex: What's in it for me?
Meredith: What do you want?
Alex: Take Norman off my hands today.
Meredith: Who?
Alex: The world's oldest intern. I've got my interns in the pit, and he's only gonna slow me down.
Meredith: Ageist.
Alex: Deal?
Meredith: Fine.
 George rushes by again 
Meredith: Rounds.
George: Still can't find Izzie.
Meredith: I'm gonna have to put you in the clinic if you miss rounds.
George: Oh, the clinic!
 Bailey is in the clinic 
Bailey: Uh, Ms. Sales, hi. I'm Dr. Bailey. Oh, you are?
Will: Uh, the boyfriend who warned her not to read on the Stairmaster.
Ruthie: That's how I did this. I fell off last night. I took a ton of ibuprofen, but when I woke up this morning, it was huge and hideous.
Bailey: How much ibuprofen did you take?
Ruthie: I usually take some everyday anyway, because of the gym, so I doubled the dose, but it did nothing for me.
Bailey: Okay, let's get some x-rays and then...
Ruthie: Actually, can I just get a shot of cortisone or something? I'm supposed to meet my trainer this afternoon.
Bailey: Uh, Ms. Sales, I can't treat you until I find out what's wrong with you.
 George rushes in 
George: Have you seen Dr. Stevens?
Bailey: Check the pit.
George: Right.
Ruthie: What time do you think we'll be done? Just so I can tell my trainer.
 George enters the ER 
George: Lexie! Sorry. Uh, have you seen Dr. Stevens?
Lexie: No. Have you seen Dr. Yang?
George: No.
Lexie: She told me to meet her here in the pit, and she's not here. I don't want to give that woman any more reasons to hate me.
George: Good for you.
Lexie: I'm prepared. I'm gonna answer every question correctly. And I'm not gonna take any more of her crap.
 Cristina enters the ER 
Cristina: Three! Incoming, let's move.
 Derek is in the trauma room with Adam and Stanley Singer 
Stanley: He got hit during a scrimmage.
Derek: Are you the coach?
Adam: He's my dad.
Stanley: And his coach. He was charging the receiver after the kickoff. He got blocked, had his head down, couldn't see the other guy coming.
Adam: I had my head down because the guy blocking me was holding it down.
Stanley: You could've gotten past that guy.
Derek: I need you to leave the room. Okay, let's cut him out of his equipment. I need the saw. Dr. Grey, I need you to help me stabilize his neck and his head, please. It's very important, Adam, that you not move your head. I need you to keep perfectly still. Don't move. Relax.
 George rushes past the Chief 
Richard: O'Malley, what's the hurry?
George: Sorry, I can't talk, chief.
 George runs into a cart 
Richard: O'Malley?
George: I...sorry, I...I just gotta find Izzie.
Richard: She's at the third floor nurses' station.
George: Oh. Thanks.
Richard: Oh, and...and when you find her, tell her Dr. Torres is looking or her.
 Izzie is walking in the hall with her interns 
Izzie: Now I know charting doesn't seem as exciting as surgery, but it is every bit as important. Believe me when I tell you, people, penmanship saves lives.
 George is rushing through halls 
George: Pick up your phone. What kind of doctor doesn't pick up their phone?
 Izzie is with her interns 
Izzie: Is that a 7 or is that a 9? If I have to ask myself that question in the middle of an emergency, your patient is dead. You killed him with your handwriting. Think about that.
 Callie walks up 
Izzie: Callie. Hey. Hi.
Callie: We have to talk.
Izzie: Okay. Um, about?
Callie: George told me.
Izzie: He told you?
Callie: Everything. Cafeteria, noon, you and me. Be there.
Intern: Dude, is she gonna kick her ass?
 Izzie and George are in the hall 
Izzie: She forgave you?
George: She said I had a rough year, that people make mistakes, and that...that I made a mistake.
Izzie: Oh, so now I'm a mistake?  To her interns  Back off!
George: No, she said that. I didn't say that.
Izzie: What did you say?
George: Um, I didn't expect her to forgive me. I expected...rage, uh, bloodshed.
Izzie: No, she's saving all her rage and bloodshed for me. She's gonna kill me in the cafeteria at lunch.
George: No, she wouldn't.
Izzie: She breaks bones for a living, George. She's crazy.
George: No, she's not crazy.
Izzie: Well, she is if she thinks I'm not gonna put up a fight.
 Lexie, Cristina and Derek are in the viewing room 
Lexie: I can't believe that kid's dad. I mean, his son is paralyzed, and the guy's still riding him.
Cristina: Focus more on the medicine, three, and less on the tragedy.
Derek: Three? Is that a nickname?
Lexie: You could say that.
Derek: So how would you proceed, Dr. Grey?
Lexie: Oh, um...you won't be able to operate unless you realign his spine, would you?
Derek: And how would you do that?
Lexie: Traction halo?
Derek: Very impressive, Dr. Grey. Your intern year's off to a good start. How's it going? How are you and Meredith?
Lexie: It's weird, the whole family thing. And plus, I think she might still hate me.
Derek: She doesn't hate you.
Lexie: Really? Did she say that?
Cristina: You know, why don't you go see if Mrs. Cooley's dressings need changing?
Derek: Yang, why don't you go see if Mrs. Cooley's dressing needs changing?
Cristina: Certainly.
 Meredith is at the desk with Mark 
Meredith: Dr. Sloan, Dr. Norman Shales.
Mark: Oh, Dr. Shales, call me Mark.
Norman: Thank you.
Mark: I thought you were on my service.
Meredith: I am. He's my intern.
Norman: I know, right? It's like, ""seriously, you're an intern?"" But it's seriously true.
Seriously.
Mark: Glad to have you aboard Norman.
Norman: So is he the one you call, uh...McDreamy or, Mc, uh, Sleazy, or Mc, uh, wait a minute, what is it?
Meredith: Norman, we have labs to deliver.
Norman: Yeah.
Meredith: Labs and discharges.
Norman: Uh, this one's being discharged to hospice?
Meredith: When there's nothing else we can do.
Norman: So we have to tell someone they're dying?
Meredith: Don't worry. I'll teach you the protocol.
Norman: McSteamy! He's the one you girls call McSteamy.
 Callie enters the x-ray room where Bailey and George are 
Callie: You paged me, Dr. Bailey? Oh, I didn't know you were...
George: I'm in the clinic. Or I was...
Callie: What have you got?
Bailey: Ruthie Sales. Says she twisted her ankle falling off the Stairmaster.
Callie: She didn't twist it. She crushed it. We should book an OR right away.
Bailey: Dr. Torres, you don't think we should run a few tests first? Find out why Ruthie's bones are so fragile in the first place?
Callie: She's osteoporotic. I see it in older women all the time.
Bailey: Now you're seeing it in a 28 year old.
Callie: Oh, right. Call me when you get the test results.
 Callie leaves 
George: I can't talk about it with you.
Bailey: Well, is she all right?
George: Yeah.
 Meredith is walking in the hall with Norman 
Meredith: So when giving a patient the bad news, you want to be polite and detached, but not cold.
Norman: How can you be detached but not cold?
Meredith: You show that you care without actually allowing yourself to care, because if you get too emotional, then they get scared, and then they get emotional, and that's bad.
Norman: Seriously?
Meredith: Stop with the seriously.
Norman: Uh, I'm sorry.
Meredith: I know it must be hard being older than most of us, but I think you're gonna go a lot further if you just let everything else go and focus on the medicine.
 Cristina walks up 
Cristina: Hey, are you aware that McDreamy and the other Grey are bonding?
Meredith: Bonding?
Cristina: Over their mutual Meredith Greyness.
Meredith: What do you mean? They're talking about me? What are they saying?
Cristina: Oh, I don't know. He's making me deal with his patients while they focus on what's really important...you.
Meredith: Cristina! What was I saying?
Norman: You were saying how important it was to focus on the medicine.
Meredith: Just give me the chart.
 Cristina, Lexie, and Derek are in Adam's room 
Cristina: First we're going to apply halo, which uses weights and traction to pull your spine back into place.
Adam: Traction?
Lexie: Like at the gym. We stretch your upper body using weights until the tension pops the spine into position.
Cristina: Except unlike at the gym, Dr. Shepherd needs to attach the traction device directly to your head by screwing two bolts into your skull.
Adam: That sounds painful.
Stanley: Painful is if he doesn't fix your spine. Painful is you never walk again. Okay. We gonna do this thing or what?
 Meredith and Norman are in a patients room 
Meredith: I told you not to get too emotional.
Norman: I couldn't help it. What now?
Meredith: Go apologize one last time.
Norman: Once again, ma'am, we are very, very sorry...very sorry. And now?
Meredith: Now we slowly and respectfully back out of the room.
 Izzie enters a curtain in the clinic where Alex is 
Izzie: Alex, I need a favor.
Alex: I don't have time for favors. I'm working here.
Izzie: Well, what are you doing at lunch?
Alex: According to my interns, I'm watching Torres kick your ass all up and down the cafeteria.
Izzie: How do they know?
Alex: So it's true. What'd you do to her?
Izzie: Nothing.
Alex: Dude.
 Shouting is heard from a nearby room. Alex and Izzie enter to find Adele and Camille 
Doctor: We need a little help here!
Adele: Oh, thank god. Somebody I know. Will somebody please make sure they page my husband?
Alex: Is that?
Izzie: It's the chief's niece.
Doctor: Camille Travis, 18, I tried intubating 3 times.
Izzie: There's some kind of obstruction.
Arlene: My baby can't breathe.
Doctor: Sats staying down. They're at 82%.
Izzie: She needs a surgical airway. Somebody get me a crike tray.
Alex: How many emergency crikes have you done?
Izzie: Including this one? One.
Alex: Dude, it's the chief's niece.
Doctor: Pulse is getting weaker.
Izzie: So we better not screw this up.
Adele: What are you doing? Trying to help her breathe.
Arlene: She just slit her throat!
Izzie: Suction. I need suction. Get the retractors in.
Alex: There's so much blood. You didn't hit an artery, did you?
Izzie: No, not on purpose.
Adele: Oh, god. Oh, god.
Izzie: Get the tube.
Adele: Oh, god.
Doctor: Sats are going up.
Izzie: Oh, we did it.
 Richard enters 
Adele: Oh, Richard! What the hell are you doing to my niece?
 Alex, Izzie and Richard are in the OR 
Richard: One thing this child did not need was another surgery.
Alex: She wasn't breathing, chief.
Izzie: We didn't know what else to do.
Richard: You did the right thing. But Camille was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 14. She's had both ovaries removed, a hysterectomy and now this...
Alex: There it is, the mass.
Izzie: No wonder she couldn't breathe.
Richard: I can take it out. But we won't know how many more there are until we do further studies.
Izzie: I'm so sorry, chief.
Richard: She beat it twice before. She'll beat it again.
 Meredith and Norman walk up to Cristina 
Meredith: I just had to tell a 48-year-old woman that she's gonna die.
Cristina: Yeah? I wish I could tell a 24-year-old woman she's gonna die.
 She looks up to see Derek and Lexie talking 
Meredith: I have gone out of my way to be nice to her, and this is what she does, talks about me behind my back?
Cristina: When were you nice to her?
Meredith: I was nice...once. My point is...
 Lexie walks up 
Lexie: Hey, Meredith. Hey, Norman.
Norman: 'Sup, Lexie?
Meredith: Come on, Norman.
Lexie: Um...Dr. Shepherd asked that we meet in Adam's room in ten minutes. You could at least acknowledge that you heard me.
Cristina: You're using the Grey sister angle to get in good with the attendings. I get that. But you're here on my license. So if you do anything, like kill someone, it's on me. So for the rest of the day, you're gonna hug the wall. You're not gonna say anything, you're not gonna do anything. You're an intern. Are we clear...three?
Lexie: Lexie.
Cristina: What?
Lexie: It's Lexie, or Grey. It's not three. I have a name.
 Bailey, George and Callie are in Ruthie's room 
George: Your blood tests show low electrolyte levels, low calcium and low vitamin D. Have you been dieting?
Will: She just lost 40 pounds.
Ruthie: Will told me if I ever got back down to a size 4,we'd move in together.
Bailey: How romantic.
Ruthie: We both just needed motivation. I told him I wouldn't live with a smoker, so he quit smoking.
Bailey: The problem is, even if Dr. Torres is able to repair your fracture, it won't do any good unless you're eating more and working out less. Am I right, Dr. Torres? Dr. Torres...hey, are you all right?
Callie: Uh, uh...Bailey's right.
Will: So what, you're saying that you won't operate unless she puts on a bunch of weight?
Callie: No, but, um...
Will: Then why are we still talking about this? We came here to get her leg fixed. So fix her leg.
Callie: Okay.
 Mark is at the nurses desk when Norman and Meredith walk up 
Mark: How'd that discharge-|to-hospice patient go?
Meredith: Not great. There was crying and tears and...more tears.
Mark: Tears? Really? Such a tough old bird. I thought he'd take it like a man.
Meredith: ""He'd take it like a man""?
Mark: What, I'm sexist now?
Meredith: No, ""he"" as in ""him""?
Mark: Joel Hanson in 2212.
Meredith: Not Gretchen Bitzer in 2213?
Norman: Oh, dear. I thought that ""2"" was a ""3.""
Mark: Dr. Grey, did you and your intern tell a woman who came in to have her moles removed that she was dying?
Norman: Oh, dear. I mean, crap. Oh, crap.
 Adam's room 
Stanley: You hear that? Like a weight room. There's nothing to be scared of. He's been weight training since he was 8 years old.
Cristina: What did I say about you and the wall?
Derek: Dr. Yang, this is still a teaching hospital, isn't it?
Cristina: Yes, sir.
Derek: You need to get a little closer if you want to learn something today, Dr. Grey. Okay, Adam, I'm going to attach the tongs now. I need you to stay perfectly still during this procedure. Let the weights do all the work. Okay, you're gonna feel a little pressure, but with the meds we've given you, you shouldn't feel any pain. All right. Here we go.
 Alex and Izzie are in the scrub room 
Izzie: Can you imagine being 14 years old and having some doctor tell you you've got cancer? What do you do with that?
Alex: Well, you fight. Camille's a fighter. You two have that in common. So what's it gonna be, Stevens gets her bones broken or Torres gets taken to the trailer park?
Izzie: Neither. It's not happening. But if it does, will you pull her off me?
Alex: You gonna tell me what you did to her?
Izzie: You have to promise not to say anything to anybody. Swear.
Alex: I swear. Jeez.
Izzie: I slept with George. I know. I'm a terrible person. Which is why I'm gonna let her get one good punch in. Maybe two. I deserve it. No, one. Then you pull her off me.
Alex: You slept with O'Malley?
Izzie: Alex, you just said you wouldn't say anything.
Alex: I won't, believe me. This...I'm embarrassed for you.
 Norman and Meredith are walking through the hall 
Meredith: You had one job... one job... read the charts.
Norman: You want to yell at me some more? You can, because I am an intern and according to Dr. Bailey, yelling is how we learn.
Meredith: Well, I'm not a very good yeller.
Norman: Oh, I'm sure it just takes practice. Perhaps Ms. Bitzer will show us how it's done.
Meredith: Just let me do all the talking.
Norman: Ms. Bitzer...
Meredith: Gretchen.
Nurse: She left about an hour ago.
Meredith: She's gone? Left the hospital?
Norman: Feel like yelling now?
 Richard is in Camille's room with Adele 
Richard: Your CT results showed that not only is the cancer back, it's spread to your chest, lungs and throat. We have options, though. We can operate. We can be even more aggressive with the chemo and radiation than the last time.
Camille: I just want to go home.
Richard: We could try to treat you at home, but, Camille, you...
Camille: No, you don't understand. I don't want any treatment.
Arlene: What? Camille, don't say that.
Camille: I've tried, mama. It's not working. I can't do it anymore.
Adele: You can and you will. You have no choice.
Camille: I'm 18 now, aunt Adele. I do have a choice.
Adele: You may be 18,baby girl, but you are clearly not capable of making life-and-death decisions for yourself right now. Tell her, Richard.
Richard: Camille...
Camille: No, you tell her. Tell her how the radiation almost killed me last time, how I got hepatitis and my kidneys shut down and my skin was so raw I couldn't be touched.
Richard: Camille...
Camille: I'm dying. We all know that. I don't want to spend what little time I have left in this hospital. I want to spend time with my friends. I want to sleep in my own bed, and I want to be home. So please don't be my doctor right now. Be my uncle who loves me. Let me go home.
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 Adam's room 
Cristina: Try not to move your head, Adam.
Adam: I'm... I'm trying, but... I don't know how much longer I can take this.
Stanley: You'll take as much as they give you, son. Okay, now come on! You can do this.
Cristina: It's just another few pounds.
Lexie: Dr. Yang, maybe we should...
Cristina: No one asked you.
Adam: I...I can't. Please take it off.
Stanley: No, no. Can't quit. Push through it.
Cristina: Okay, just one more plate.
Stanley: Adam, you're strong. You can handle this. Want to be a quitter, do you? Huh, do you?
Cristina: Okay, you know what? That's it. That's it. That's 20 pounds.
Stanley: There, you did it. Right? Told you, you could do it.
Adam: Somebody get him out. Please. Somebody get him out.
Stanley: Adam, I'm just trying to help out.
Adam: Please get out! Get out! Get out! Get out!
Cristina: Adam, Adam, calm down. Try not to upset him. Adam. Adam, calm down.
Adam: Get...get...
Lexie: Adam, it's ok... it's okay.
Cristina: What are you doing? Don't touch him. The slightest movement could...put his hand down, gently.
Lexie: I'm so sorry. I forgot.
Cristina: Now step away from the patient and leave the room. Get out right now or I will throw you out.
 Derek walks in 
Derek: Dr. Grey, take over for Dr. Yang. Dr. Yang, a word. You are a resident now. Your job is to teach interns, not abuse them.
Cristina: I wasn't. She grabbed his...
Derek: Until you learn to be less competitive and less selfish, you will not assist on my surgeries. You will observe them.
Cristina: But she...
Derek: You can go.
 Adele, Richard and Arlene are walking through the hall 
Adele: Arlene, she's just tired. She doesn't know what she's saying.
Arlene: But she's right. She's not gonna get any better.
Richard: We don't know that, Arlene. There's always a chance.
Adele: Not if she doesn't get treatment. You've got to talk to her, Richard. You've...you have to convince her. She loves you. She trusts you. And she's the closest thing we have to a child of our own. Richard, I'm begging you. Please. Save our baby girl.
 Meredith and Norman are at the nurse's station 
Meredith: Again, Ms. Bitzer, it's very important that you call us back.
 Mark walks up 
Mark: You idiots still can't find her?
Meredith: I called her home, her cell, her next of kin.
Mark: I don't care if you have to call every Bitzer on the planet. Find her!
Norman: I am really so very sorry about this.
Meredith: It's not entirely your fault, Norman. You're just an intern. I should've double-checked the charts. I was distracted by things I shouldn't be distracted by.
Norman: For what it's worth, Lexie Grey is a good girl. She's very sweet. I don't think she would say anything untoward...or uncool.
Meredith: I have Bitzers to call. But, you know, you could take the...Norman? Norman?
 Cristina and Meredith are in the cafeteria 
Cristina: I'm not a bad resident, am I?
Meredith: Don't ask me. I lost a patient today.
Cristina: Oh, you killed someone?
Meredith: Lost. Literally can't find.
Cristina: Shepherd says I'm selfish and competitive. What the hell is wrong with that? I kick ass. I'm an excellent resident.
Meredith: I'm not. In addition to losing my patient, I also lost my intern. Turned around, he was gone. AWOL.
Cristina: See, what... what is wrong with these interns? We weren't like this.
Meredith: We were great interns.
Cristina: I was great. You were... you were good.
 Izzie and Alex walk up and sit down 
Izzie: You guys seen Callie?
Meredith: No. Is it time for her to grind your bones into dust?
Izzie: You don't think I can take her?
Meredith: Are you guys really doing this?
Izzie: You heard?
Meredith: The whole hospital heard.
Izzie: Yeah, well, that explains the line at the salad bar.
Meredith: Well, what are you fighting about?
Alex: Believe me, you don't want to know.
Izzie: Alex.
Alex: I'm just saying, whatever it is, it's not worth it.
Izzie: Actually, it is. Some things are worth fighting for.
 George is at the lab 
Lab Tech: O'Malley.
George: Picking up repeat labs for Ruthie Sayles.
Lab Tech: So who's your money on, O'Malley? Guess you gotta back the wife, huh?
George: What? What are you talking about?
Lab Tech: The fight downstairs. Torres vs. Stevens. What are they fighting about anyway?
George: Oh, that's just a rumor. It's not happening. Callie is way too mature for that.
Lab Tech: That's not what my buddy in the cafeteria just said.
 George takes off at a run 
Lab Tech: O'Malley, your labs!
George: Gotta go! I'll be right back!
 Izzie is stretching in the cafeteria 
Izzie: I'm just saying, I learned how to fight in a trailer park. Okay? Where'd she learn to fight, boarding school? Not quite the same thing.
 Callie enters the cafeteria 
Izzie: I'm a street fighter. I've got some badass in me. I could take a girl down.
Meredith: Izzie.
Alex: Punch with your left. Protect your face with your right.
Cristina: No, your hands... protect your surgeon hands. Your face can heal.
Izzie: Here we go.
Callie: Stevens.
Izzie: Let's do this. Let's go. Let's go.
Callie: Go where?
Izzie: You know, go.
Callie: I wanted to talk.
Izzie: You want to talk. You don't want to kick my ass?
Callie: You thought I was gonna fight you? You...
 Callie finally realizes how many people are in the cafeteria 
Callie: That's cr...excuse me.
 Callie leaves 
Intern: That's a forfeit. Torres forfeits.
Izzie: Oh, my god.
Cristina: You were very ghetto fabulous.
Izzie: Oh, my god.
 George enters 
George: What happened? Was there a fight?
Alex: No. Guess they realized they were fighting over nothing.
 Derek enters the office where Mark is 
Derek: Hey, what do you thinks a better weekend getaway, Napa or Sonoma?
Mark: I hope you don't mind if I kill your girlfriend.
Derek: Well, first of all, she's not my girlfriend. Second of all, I do mind.
Mark: Interns should be seen and not heard. They shouldn't talk to patients.
Derek: That's how they learn.
Mark: Which means I have to teach, and then I have to deal with their problems when they screw up.
Derek: Meredith rarely screws up, and she's not an intern. So Napa or Sonoma, what do you think?
Mark: Sonoma.
Derek: Mm.
Mark: Smaller hotels, fewer tourists. And Meredith...she's still an intern. Don't kid yourself. She's green, she's a baby, and the only difference between her and that old guy she's got trailing her is
that you're not sleeping with the old guy.
 Callie enters Ruthie's room 
Callie: Sorry I'm late.
Bailey: Well, I was just explaining the surgery. Since your bones have splintered, Dr. Torres will place metal plates and screws to hold the ankle together.
Ruthie: How long will the recovery time be?
Bailey: It's hard to say. You'll be in a cast 8 to 12 weeks.
Will: Three months?
Bailey: Right, Dr. Torres?
Callie: Longer if she doesn't eat.
Will: She eats.
Callie: Not enough to keep her bones from snapping, but you don't seem too concerned about that.
Will: What is your problem, lady?
Callie: I don't have problem. I'm not the one who has to live with you.
Will: You know what? This...you have a problem...Ruthie!
 Ruthie is vomiting blood 
Bailey: In here go ahead. In here.
 George enters the OR where Ruthie's surgery has already started 
George: I thought Ruthie wasn't going into surgery till tomorrow.
Bailey: That's before she started vomiting blood. She's got a bleeding duodenal ulcer.
Callie: How did we not see this?
Bailey: She came in with a broken ankle. Her malnutrition and the amount of ibuprofen she's been taking, she's lucky to be alive.
George: Why did she do this to herself?
Bailey: 'Cause people are stupid and just want to be loved. That's the only reason anybody does anything.
George: Asystole.
Bailey: Ok, start CPR.
 Adam's surgery 
Lexie: You think he'll walk again?
Derek: It's not impossible. Mm. We have a bleeder. I need you to cauterize the vein, Dr. Grey.
Lexie: Oh, okay. I... I, um... I...I can't find it. I...I...I can't see where it starts. Um... it's coming too quickly.
Cristina: Stop. Suction around it. You have to see where the bleed is coming from first. Follow the flow to the source. Good. Okay, now Bovie it.
Lexie: Got it.
Derek: Good job. Dr. Yang, if you don't mind stepping in?
 Norman walks up to Meredith who is at the nurses station 
Norman: Dr. Grey.
Meredith: Norman, where have you been?
Norman: I was...
Meredith: Norman, do you think you can just cut out on me in the middle of a crisis?
Norman: I...I went...
Meredith: Where, Norman? Where did you go that was important enough to just disappear in the middle of a shift?
Norman: Ms. Bitzer's apartment.
Meredith: You went to Ms. Bitzer's apartment.
Norman: I told her she had a bill outstanding. She's right behind me.
Meredith: Oh.
Norman: Oh, but if I may say so, your yelling has improved remarkably.
Meredith: Thank you.
Ms. Bitzer: I...I'm sorry I missed your calls. I didn't mean to cut out on my bill. It's just, I got a lot of living to do and not a lot of time to do it in.
Meredith: Actually...
Ms. Bitzer: I quit my job, dumped my loser boyfriend, told my boss where he could shove it, and bought a one-way ticket to Iceland, where the sun never sets, which is fine by me. I'll sleep when I'm dead, right?
Meredith: You're, uh, not going to die, Ms. Bitzer.
Ms. Bitzer: I'm not?
Meredith: There was a mix-up with your labs. You're going to live, hopefully a very long, healthy life.
Ms. Bitzer: I quit my job. I broke up with my boyfriend. I gave up my apartment. You know how hard it is to find an apartment...with parking?
 Callie walks up to Will who is outside 
Callie: I thought you quit smoking. Wasn't that the deal? Ruthie loses 40 pounds, you quit smoking?
Will: My girlfriend's in emergency surgery. I think she'll forgive me for smoking.
Callie: No, no, she won't, because she's dead. Ruthie's dead. Dr. Bailey tried to stop the bleeding, but because she was starving herself and over training, her heart couldn't take the strain.
Will: You think this is my fault? She wanted to lose the weight. I just wanted her to be healthy.
Callie: She was healthy 20 pounds ago. You just wanted her to be hot, especially if you we gonna move in with her, right?
Will: No, that...I loved her.
Callie: You didn't love her. You just didn't want to be alone or maybe, maybe she was good for your ego or...or maybe she made you feel better about your miserable life, but you didn't love her because you don't destroy the person that you love!
 George steps between them 
George: Callie!
Will: Get her away from me, man. Get her away from me.
Callie: You gonna hit me? You gonna hit me? Give me any excuse to kick somebody's ass today because I am dying to!
Will: Don't touch me!
Bailey: Dr. Torres! Uh, sir, we are so sorry for your loss. O'Malley, please take...
George: Sir, why don't you come with me? Come on.
Bailey: Okay, I'm gonna ask you one last time, are you all right?
Callie: I'm fine. It's nothing.
Bailey: Really? 'Cause nothing almost cost you your career just now.
 Camille's room 
Richard: The mass we removed from your throat was so big you couldn't breathe. Camille...what took you so long to come in?
Camille: I knew the cancer wasn't gone. It's never been gone. It's never gonna be gone. And...don't tell my mom, but the truth is...I was hoping it would kill me before I had to come back here. I'm just so tired, uncle Richard. I am so, so tired.
Richard: Camille...what I have here is a plan to keep you alive. It involves 12 oncologists,8 new drugs, six experimental treatments from three different continents. I have no idea if it'll work. But as your uncle...I'm begging you to take it. Because I know for a fact the world...my world...is a better place with you in it. However... as your doctor, I promise to do whatever you want.
Camille: I just want to go home.
Richard: Then let's get you home.
 Izzie walks up to Callie in the hall 
Izzie: Callie. Callie, wait. Please, wait. Please. I'm sorry...about the cafeteria. I didn't know that you wanted to talk to me. I thought you wanted to kill me. I'm sorry about everything. With George, I...I'm really sorry. I feel terrible.
Callie: You feel terrible? You took advantage. He was your best friend. I tried to trust you...so much, I had convinced myself that it was all in my head, that I was crazy. But I wasn't, was I?
And then you pull that thing in the cafeteria today? It's not bad enough that you humiliate me by getting in bed with my husband. You have to humiliate me at work, too. George might be the one that broke his vows, but you...we're women, Izzie. You did this to another woman. You...took something from me. You stole something from me like a petty little thief. You are the one who should be humiliated. You are the one who should be ashamed. You are the one who should... don't you dare come to me for forgiveness, you traitorous bitch.
 Alex walks past Izzie who is sitting in the hall 
Izzie: What, I'm invisible now?
Alex: What do you want?
Izzie: So you hate me now, too. Well, join the club.
Alex: You and O'Malley? O'Malley!
Izzie: What? What is it that I did that is so horrifying? I fell in love, Alex.
Alex: He's married.
Izzie: Yeah, so? You're carrying a big ol' torch for Ava or Jane Doe or whatever it is that you call her, and she's married. So what gives you the right to judge what I do? Why do you even care?
Alex: You told me you weren't ready yet...after Denny... to be with anyone. And then O'Malley? O'Malley. And then you tell me like I'm one of your chick friends. Come on.
 Meredith, Norman and Mark are saying goodbye to Ms. Bitzer 
Meredith: Ms. Bitzer ,I just wanted to apologize one more time.
Ms. Bitzer: Oh, and I just wanted to say thank you, Dr. Grey. And, you, too, Dr. Shales. Bless you. Bye-bye.
Meredith: She's not going to sue?
Mark: Nope. Our lawyer talked her into settling. Seattle grace just bought that woman four bedrooms and three and a half baths in Reykjavik.
Meredith: I'm so sorry.
Mark: Well, don't tell me. Tell the chief. I'm writing you both up. It wasn't Norman's fault. He's my responsibility. I'm the resident. I'm the only one you should write up.
Mark: That's very noble of you, Dr. Grey. Stupid...but noble.
Meredith: Oh.
Norman: For the record, Dr. Grey, I don't think you're stupid at all. I find you... quite smart.
 Adele walks up to Richard 
Adele: What did you say to Camille?
Richard: Adele...
Adele: I've already lost one baby. And now I have to lose Camille?
Richard: I am not going to use Camille to try and make up for the fact that I never gave you children.
Adele: I never asked you to. I asked you to talk to her, to convince her to...
Richard: I can't do that... I can't do that, Adele. I can give her all the options in the world,
but I cannot make her do what I want her to do. I'm her doctor.
Adele: I thought being a doctor was about saving lives. After all these years of choosing your job over your family, the one time I ask you to do your job to save this family...
Richard: Adele, I'm sorry. I'm truly, truly sorry, but...
Adele: So am I, Richard.
 George walks up to Callie who is standing in the rain 
George: Callie...you can't...just forgive me. What I did to you...is unforgivable.
Callie: That's how it works. That's what ""I forgive you"" means.
George: No, see, I...I think it means you don't forgive me. I...you don't know how to talk to me right now. I mean, look, you don't...you can't even look at me. You're so angry that...I think the only way you can deal with me is to say you forgive me and...what, we pretend it didn't happen?
I...it happened. And you don't forgive me.
Callie: You're right. I don't.
 Meredith walks up to Derek who is about to get in the elevator 
Meredith: So I got Alex to cover for me.
Derek: Oh.
Meredith: So I can leave right after I round on my patients.
Derek: Yeah.
Meredith: 48 uninterrupted hours...
Derek: Yeah, yeah. Um...you know what? Maybe this is not a good weekend.
Meredith: What did Lexie say about me?
Derek: She didn't say anything. I did all the talking. Look, don't blame her.
Meredith: So what, you're friends with my sister now? I mean, you talk to the other Grey about me?
Derek: Mm-hmm. You know what I talked about with the other Grey? All the things this Grey won't let me say.
Meredith: You can say anything to me.
Derek: I want to marry you. I want to have kids with you. I want to build us a house. I want to settle down and grow old with you. I want to die when I'm 110 years old in your arms. I don't want 48 uninterrupted hours. I want a lifetime.
 Meredith takes a step back 
Derek: Mm-hmm. Do you see what happens? I say things like that, and you fight the urge to run in the opposite direction. It's okay. I understand. I didn't, but now I do. I do...you're just getting started. And I've been doing this for a long time. Deep down...you're still an intern. And you're not ready.
Meredith: I'm not ready right now. But things could stay the way they are... And I can get ready. I'll get ready.
Derek: Things can stay the way they are. We can still meet in the elevator or the on call room. And maybe you'll be ready. And I'll wait. I'll wait until you're ready.
Meredith: Okay, then.
Derek: Yeah, but what if...what if while I'm waiting I meet someone who is ready to give me what I want from you?
Meredith: What if you do?
Derek: I don't know.
 Derek enters the elevator, leaving Meredith standing there 
 Stanley is in his sons room, Lexie walks up to Cristina outside his room 
MVO: Forgive and forget. That's what they say.
Lexie: I just wanted to say, um, thank you for...saving my ass today in surgery.
Cristina: Well, that's my job, three. Now where are Adam's post-op labs?
MVO: It's good advice, but it's not very practical.
Lexie: I'll get them, Dr. Yang.
MVO: When someone hurts us...we want to hurt them back.
 Izzie is on her bed crying. There is a knock at her door 
Izzie: Come in.
 Alex tosses her a box of tissues 
Alex: Keep it down, will you?
MVO: When someone wrongs us, we want to be right. Without forgiveness, old scores are never settled...old wounds never heal.
 Callie is sitting on the edge of the bed and turns off the light 
MVO: And the most we can hope for is that one day we'll be lucky enough to forget.","Meredith agrees to go away with Derek for the weekend, but has to take Norman off of Alex. However, Derek realizes that he and Meredith want different things, and considers ending their relationship. Meredith gets annoyed at Norman after his error leads to them telling the wrong patient that she's dying. Callie forgives George for sleeping with Izzie. Lexie stands up to Cristina, and Derek criticizes her teaching style. George desperately tries to find Izzie before Callie can, while Izzie admits to Alex that she slept with George. Derek, Cristina and Lexie treat a college football player who faces paralysis, whose dad is still heavily critical of him. Bailey and Callie have to deal with a patient who wants to leave the hospital as quickly as possible so she can continue training to earn the approval of her boyfriend, and Callie takes her personal issues out on him when the patient dies. Webber's niece ends up back in the hospital, and Webber is disheartened when she admits that she doesn't want further cancer treatment.",summ_screen
"Amy: Previously on ""Heartland""...
Ty: Scott couldn't guarantee I'd stay on, so I took that job at the reserve. Are you okay? Be exciting to start something new.
Bob: These poachers aren't just a bunch of yahoos shooting deer out of season. Don't you want to stop this? What I really want is to go home after work in one piece.
Jack: It's because you did such a good job taking care of this guy that Ty says he's healthy enough to go to a wolf sanctuary at all.
Jade: Guys, they brought a keg! Everybody grab a beer. I know; I'm fired. You are gonna clean up this place until it looks brand new! And then you're fired.
Poacher: If you keep sticking your nose where it don't belong, you're a dead man!  Ty grunts in pain 
 Hooves clop on rocks, water splashes lightly 
 Cell phone chimes 
Amy: Hey, Scott. Sure. Yeah, I can come have a look at him. Okay. I'll see you soon. Okay.
 Hooves clop on rocks, Amy clucks her tongue 
 Bird screeches in the distance 
 Birds chirp and cry 
Bob: Yeah, that pups in great shape. But don't worry. The sanctuary he's going to uses the soft-release method.
Georgie: What's that?
Bob: Oh, it's awesome. They'll take this little guy and put him in a huge fenced-off area, with a bunch of other wolves, so he can slowly acclimate back into the wild. You know, kinda... get back into the swing of things.
That's good, I guess. Well, you bet it is. They got a ton of success stories.
Jack: Well, I think it's time to hit the road. But Ty's not even here yet. We've waited long enough. Dr. Granger has a lot to do, and so do I.
Bob: Hey, you did a great job, kid. It usually takes a whole wolf pack to care for a pup 'til he's weaned. My gut says this fella's got a good shot at making it now. Aw... bye, Fang. Hmm. That's a great name. I've got a few scars myself.
Bob: It was nice meeting you.
Jack: You too, Bob.
Bob: See ya.
 Doors bang shut, engine starts 
 Truck rumbles away 
Jack: So you sure Ty said he was gonna meet us there?
Georgie: Positive. I called him back right before we left for the reserve.
Well, something must have come up. Maybe he's mad at me because I got too close to Fang, and I... I made up all those lame excuses to get him to come to Heartland when he didn't want to.
Jack: Ty might be going through a tough time, Georgie, but he's not the least bit upset with you. Guaranteed.  Cell phone rings  Oh, see? I bet that's him right there.  Phone beeps on  Hello? Well, if it isn't Dr. Virani. How you been keeping? No. Yeah, of course, Tricia, I'll head over there right away. Yeah. No problem. We'll see ya. What's going on?
Jack: Well, it looks like we're gonna make a bit of a detour.
 Gearshift shifts, truck rumbles down road 
Oh. Well, I just thought Georgie would be home by now. Ah... yeah, I was, I just- I got... held up with something here. Could you just tell her that um... I'm sorry I didn't make it and that I'll talk to her soon? Okay. Thanks, Lou. Bye.
 Pea bag rustles, dishes clank 
 Ty exhales sharply 
 Groans softly 
 Truck engine rumbles in the distance 
 Truck engine idles loudly outside 
 Engine cuts out, trailer door opens 
 Door bangs shut, trailer door bangs shut 
Hey, Scott, what's up? Just dropping off your final paycheque.
Ty: Oh, I was... I was gonna come by later and get it. You didn't have to come all the way out here. I didn't. I'm taking this horse to Heartland. Got it. So, uh... things are okay? Yeah. Couldn't be better. You're looking a little rough. Uh... I didn't get much sleep last night, so... Yeah. Well, I gotta get going. 'kay, well, thanks for dropping this off. No problem.  Truck door bangs shut 
Georgie: We're back!
Lou: Grandpa, I'm really glad you're home because I have a ton of errands to run.
Jack: Well, I'm hoping that you can hold up for a minute. Come on. Jade? Didn't I just fire you? Yeah. Miss me?
S08E06
♪ And at the break of day you sank into your dream ♪ ♪ You dreamer ♪ oh, oh, oh... ♪ You dreamer... ♪ You dreamer...
Jack: Oh, Tricia called, she had to go out of town. She asked if Jade could stay here for a few days. I would've been totally fine living on my own. Oh, right. Because you've proven yourself to be so responsible. Is somebody gonna clue me in to what's going on here? Georgie, can you please take Jade up to your room?
Georgie: What?! Jade: What?! I don't wanna hear it. Especially not from you.  Sighs  Fine, let's go. Can I come, too, mama?
Georgie: Okay, Katie, come on. Oh, uh, Georgie, Ty called. He said that, um, he's sorry he missed you at the reserve, and he'll see you soon.
Georgie: Okay.
Jade: Ty? That's that hot vet, right?
Georgie: don't be gross! The dude ranch was a total mess this morning! Jade threw a huge party there last night. Party at the dude ranch? Yeah. There was a cancellation, so she knew it was empty. You gonna tell Tricia about this? I was planning on telling her about it today, in person. Well, too late. She's off to Toronto to try to patch things up with her husband. Fine. But if she stays here, she pulls her own weight. And I swear to God, grandpa, if she steps one foot out of line again... Okay, agreed. Just... go easy on her. She might even be helpful. I wouldn't bet on it.
 Truck rumbles 
 Trailer door clicks shut 
Good morning, Scott! Hey! Morning, Amy.
Scott: This is Dash. Amy: Oh...
Scott: A client of mine just bought him.
Amy: What's his problem?
Scott: He's pretty skittish. Real struggle just to mount up. I checked him over. There doesn't seem to be any pain or soreness.
Amy: Okay. Well, let's get him tacked up and see what's going on.
Scott: 'kay.
Amy: All right, Dash. Good boy, Dash.  Dash snorts nervously  Hey... hey! Whoa... Stand. Stand.  Dash snorts  Hey! Stand. Whoa. Whoa... hey.  Pats Dash  Well, he seems okay once you're on. It's just getting there.
 Dash snorts 
Scott: I'm sorry, Amy, I gotta run.
The clinic's been crazy busy these days. Does that have something to do with Ty? Yup. Kind of left me in the lurch. Have you seen him lately? Yeah, I was just at his place.
Amy: 'kay, well, I'll do my best with this guy.
Amy: No promises.
Scott: Thanks, Amy. I know you'll figure him out. You always do.
 Dash snorts restlessly 
 Tinny sound of music through headphones 
 Laundry basket clunks 
Jade: Um... what's all this?
Lou: I am going out for a little while and you are gonna take care of some things for me while I'm gone.
What kind of things?
Lou: Folding the laundry, uh... cleaning up the living room, and I've just put Katie down for a nap, and you're gonna watch her for me. Right, grandpa?
Jade: Uh... but-but the kid hardly even knows me. What if she freaks out when she wakes up? Why can't Georgie do it?
Jack: Georgie is working with Amy. I'll be around to help out. Okay, fine. Katie is a light sleeper, so the less you check up on her, the better. You can keep an eye on her with this.
Jade: Oh, cool! A nanny-cam. So what's the going rate for babysitters in the boonies? Well, I'm not sure it matters since you're helping out for free.
Jade: I was just kidding. Get a sense of humour already.
Lou: You know what? You two look like you're gonna have fun. I will be back as soon as I can. Bye.  Screen door creaks open  All right. Well... I'm heading back to the barn.
Jade: Wait! I thought you said you'd be around? The barn's just across the yard. You're a smart girl.
 Electronic device beeps, music starts playing 
You sure it was the poachers? Well, they weren't exactly trying to hide it. And they said they'd be back if I didn't stop asking questions. They took their surveillance camera, too. That sucks, buddy. No doubt about it. I just don't know how they knew where I lived. They knew my name, too. We've gotta find these guys. Well, the way I see it, you got off easy. I'm not afraid of them. You should be. I had a run-in with some poachers a while back and...  Chuckles 
Ty: Well, what happened? You take a few hits?
Bob: No, man. They handed me my butt on a platter. I spent a couple days in the hospital. And then they threatened to put me out of business if I didn't back off. So I decided to start keeping a lower profile.
Ty: Wait a second. How so?
Bob: I report everything to Fish and Wildlife. Let them put their necks on the line. Better them than me, right? So should I call them about last night? Um, no, those guys know me. Let me handle it.
 Birds chirp and Twitter 
 Dash snorts, hooves plod 
 Amy clucks her tongue 
Amy: When a horse won't stand still, you have to give him a reason to stop.
 Amy clucks her tongue 
Good boy.  Whistles 
Georgie: So you're trying to tire him out?
Amy: Yeah. And keep him focused. You know, he probably had a bad experience that stayed with him. So he needs to get to know me as much as I need to get to know him. Then he'll realize I'm not a threat. Cool. Cool? How's he doing? Okay, I guess. 'kay, well, Lou called. She's running late. I'm heading to Maggie's to pick up dinner. Now, Katie should be up any time now, so... can you check in on her? But I thought Jade was with her? Gotcha.  Gate clanks 
Amy: Good boy.
Katie:  Humming 
Georgie: Katie?! Where's Jade?
Katie: I don't know.  Yelling  Jade! Jade!
 Door opens  Jade: Yeah! Where were you? About to crush my personal best score!
Georgie: Okay, well, you can't just leave Katie alone like that!
Jade: Chill out, kid. You can do more than one thing at once. It's called multi-tasking. Ever heard of it? The nanny-cam was helping me babysit. See? I got it covered.
Georgie: Okay. Whatever. Here. Come on, Katie. We're gonna go have a snack.
 Blocks clatter 
This place is a disaster! Look at all this laundry.
Jade: Yeah, Lou told me to fold it. I just... I haven't got around to it yet.
Georgie: We have to clean this up before she gets home. Lou is gonna lose it.
Jade: Yeah. Let me just finish this level. I'm kinda on a roll here.
 Video game sound effects  Georgie: Jade.
 Annoyed sigh 
 Ty exhales sharply 
Bob: What's the skinny on these guys?
Ty: All spayed and neutered. Procedures went well.
Bob: Cool. Ty: I think they're ready to go.
I guess you oughta be the one to set 'em free. See them go forth and not multiply.  Laughs  That's the idea anyway. Why don't you just take 'em out beyond the perimeter fence tomorrow?
Ty: You bet.
Bob: All right.
Bob: Well, I'm off.
Ty: Okay.
Bob: Oh, hey. There's this um... little joint just down the road I always go to. Thought I might stop off for a couple pops. You wanna come? My treat. Uh... yeah, maybe. Well, you've had a rough night. I mean, might be just what you need.
Ty: Uh...
Bob: But hey, like, don't let me hold you back, if you got somewhere you gotta be. No, no, I don't. I just got some stuff I gotta... I gotta finish up first, but I'll see you there later maybe. All right, buddy. Don't stay too late.
 Birds chirp 
 Phone beeps 
 Gate clanks shut 
Jade: Dinner rocks. My mom never cooks.
Jack: Well, I can't take the credit. It's leftovers from Maggie's.
Lou: Have you heard from your mom?
Jade: Nah. She's too busy wasting her time in Toronto to care about me.
She's trying to give my dad space. Bad idea. It totally backfired. He got himself a stupid new girlfriend and moved on.
 Cutlery clinks 
Lou: Well, I have to admit.
I was pleasantly surprised by everything you did today.
 Knife scrapes as it cuts 
Well, uh... Georgie pitched in, too. Pitched in? More like I did everything myself! I babysat, I set the table, I picked up toys. I did laundry! I was going to help, but you did it all so fast I didn't have a chance! That's 'cause you were playing your stupid video game.
Lou: Okay, you know what? I knew this wasn't going to work.
Jade: Oh, come on!
Jack: All right, that's enough! Jade, since you're not so interested in helping out around here, I've got something else you can do. Well, she's not going near the dude ranch again.
Jack: As of tomorrow morning, Jade is going to be Heartland's new ranch hand. No way! I don't even like horses! Too bad. You bunk here, you pitch in. Simple as that. I am trying to focus on work right now. The last thing I need is someone who clearly isn't into it.
Jack:: Well, you know, I remember it wasn't all that long ago you helped turn another reluctant recruit into a fairly decent ranch hand. That was mostly you, and besides, it was different with Ty.
Jack: Well, in some ways it was, yes, but, in the important ways, it was the very same.
Lou: No. I'm-I'm with Amy. That's two strikes, and I just- I don't think this is a good idea. I just think it could be just what Jade needs.
Amy: And what about what I need? I'm gonna go do night check.
 Receding footsteps 
Georgie, you need to be part of this too. Not sure how I can help. Well, step up and you show Jade the ropes. So I'd be... kind of like her boss? Well, I guess that's one way to look at it.
 Rooster crows, phone chirps 
 Door creaks open, phone chirps 
 Phone chirps loudly 
Jade: Where's my stupid phone?!
 Sighs  You are evil. Come on! You've hit snooze like a thousand times already. I just need a couple more minutes. Get up now, or else I'll be back with a bucket of ice cold water. You wouldn't dare. Come on! We have to go! Jack is waiting.
Jade: See, thing is, kid... I don't do mornings.  Slams phone down  You know what? You do now. So get up!
 Pillow thwacks Jade, Jade groans and grunts 
Jade: Hey! Hey! Stop it!
Georgie: Get up!
 Straw rustles, shovels scrape 
Ugh! How do you stand it? I'd lose my mind if I had to do this everyday.
Georgie: I think it's fun.
 Jade sighs and sniffs the air 
Ugh! It's making my clothes reek. And it's totally ruining my boots.
Jack: Guess you're getting the hang of it then. Well, it's not exactly rocket science.
Jack: Uh, Georgie, why don't you go see if Amy needs some help with that new horse.
Georgie:  Relieved sigh  Gladly.
Jade: Well, that was fun. Yeah, I'm uh... heading into town. I expect you'll be done by the time I get back. You're kidding, right? I can't do anymore; My hand hurts. I think I'm getting a blister. I guess... you'll need these then, seeing as you still got a ways to go. So I have to do all this on my own? Well, that's the great thing about living on a ranch. The fun just never ends.
 Dash pants and snorts, Amy clucks her tongue 
Good boy, Dash. Okay, I think he's ready to give this another try.
 Clucks her tongue 
Good boy. Whoa... stand.  Dash snorts nervously  Stand. Hey. Hey.  Clucks her tongue 
 Dash snorts nervously 
Hey, hey, hey. Whoa... Stand.  Dash snorts 
 Snorting 
What's his deal? He has a problem with standing still.
Jade: Well, aren't horses supposed to move? Isn't that the whole point?
Amy: Have you ever tried to get on a horse that won't stand still? Hardly. I stay as far away from them as I can.
Amy:  Laughs  Well, a horse's natural instinct is to flee if it feels threatened or anxious. Makes sense. Probably feels a lot safer than just sticking around to see what happens. That's exactly what he's thinking. For someone that doesn't like horses, you seem pretty interested.
Jade: Well, I guess I'd better go finish cleaning the stalls before Jack gets back. Don't want him to have a meltdown.
 Birds chirp 
 Loud thunk, birds cry in the distance 
 Cage rustles the grass 
Ty: All right. Doors are open.
 Carrion birds crow in the distance 
 ATV rumbles 
 Engine cuts out 
 Carrion birds crow loudly 
Damn.
Amy: Good boy. You're okay.  Dash snorts nervously  Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Georgie: Whoa. Relax. Ho, there.
Amy: Whoa... whoa... Good boy. He's doing it!
Amy: Good boy! That's what we want.  Pats Dash  Let's try that again.  Rooster crows in the distance  Stand.  Laughs  Good boy, Dash.
Georgie:  Laughs 
Amy: That's great! All right. Well, I say we call it quits for today.
Georgie: All right. Jade and I will go untack him.
Amy: Jade doesn't seem too keen on horses, Georgie.
Georgie: She just needs to get used to being around them.
Amy: Well, don't push it, okay? People have to come into it in their own time, and some just never do.
Georgie: That's why I'm gonna show her exactly what she's missing.
 Amy laughs, gate latch clanks 
 Flies buzz, grass rustles 
 Flies buzz loudly 
 Animal wails 
 Wailing 
 Growling 
 Bear cubs growl, bushes rustle 
Georgie: So once you're done loosening all the dust and dirt, then you can brush it out like this.
Jade: Why are you even showing me this?
Georgie: Because it's part of being a ranch hand.
Jade: Who cares? I didn't sign up for this!
I can't believe my mom's making me stay here.
Georgie: She's just worried about you.
Jade: Yeah, well, she should stop meddling. You know, I can take care of myself.
Georgie:  Sighs  Look, I've had some people not care about me at all. It's way better to have someone worry about you, trust me. And since you're stuck here, you might as well take some time to bond with the horse.
Jade: I don't think so. Jack probably has like a million more chores for me. Actually, I already talked to him and he says it was okay.
 Dash snorts 
What is he doing? Make him stop!  Laughs  It's nothing to freak out about. I'm not freaking out. It just means he likes you. Hey? Good boy. Wow. He really likes carrots. Yeah. All right. I'm gonna go grab copper and tack him up. You can take Dash back to his stall. I don't think so. And you need to stop pushing all this horse stuff on me, okay? It's bad enough I'm stuck raking up all their poo!
Georgie: Look, if you're gonna be a ranch hand, you got to learn to ride. Ride? Ugh! Yeah, you're kidding, right? Nope, and I'm gonna teach you. Jack thinks it's a good idea, too. So, if you have a problem with it, you can go talk to him.
 Dash nickers 
This is so not fair.
 Bridle jingles 
 Hooves clop, gate clanks open 
Come on. Come on.  Nervously  Mm!
 Gate clanks shut, Jade sighs 
The bear was a sow. Those cubs probably belonged to her.
Bob: That sucks. The cubs have gotta be six or seven months old now, so at least they can survive on their own.
Ty: I think you're missing the point. They've already killed two bears that we know of. Fish and Wildlife is working on it. It just takes time. It's hard for them to make headway without new info. Bob, those orphaned cubs are on us. Look, I get that you're upset, buddy. So am I. Well, I'm not just gonna sit around and wait, okay? I'm gonna try and stop them.
Bob: Look, you just don't get it, do you? What if these are same poachers that I dealt with and now you're on their radar, which means so am I and my reserve. I mean... these guys are dangerous. What're they gonna do when push comes to shove? They're gonna come right after us! This isn't just about bears, Ty! Got all these other animals to worry about. Why don't you do me a favour and take the day off tomorrow.
Ty: What're you talking about?
Bob: Take the day off and go and get your head straight around this. Grow up!
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Birds chirp and squawk 
 Gate creaks open 
Jade: This is gonna give me hat head.
Georgie: Okay, well, get over it. Beginners have to wear a helmet. Those are the rules.
Amy: Don't worry, Jade. We'll be right here. There's nothing to be afraid of.
Jade: I'm not! don't you get it? I just don't wanna do this.
 Grunting and panting 
Amy: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa! Dash!  Latch clanks  Whoa... Dash. Whoa, buddy. It's okay. Stand!
How did this happen? Well, don't look at me. Jade was the one who put him in his stall! How is this my fault? You have to check that the stall door is latched. I did! Well, you obviously didn't check close enough. This is a client's horse, Jade, and I'm responsible if anything happens to him! I get it, okay? But I didn't do anything wrong! Thanks for having my back.
 Receding footsteps, Dash snorts 
Yes, but the horse is fine. Can't you cut her a little slack? I just don't think that Jade is taking this ranch work seriously enough.
Lou: Well, she hardly ate anything. She's obviously upset. Someone should talk to her.  Sighs heavily  don't you look at me. I already tried. Besides, I'm not the one who thought that this was a good idea.
 Birds chirp outside 
She's got a lot on her mind. She has a point. I am the one who thought this might be a good idea.
Lou: That's true.
Jack: But... I'm not giving up on her. Not just yet.
 Dogs bark in the distance, cat meows 
 Approaching footsteps 
Saw your truck outside. You're here pretty late. Well, I am a bit short-staffed these days. Look, Scott, the only reason I came by is 'cause I could use your help. For real? You leave me high and dry and now you want my help?
 Cage door rattles 
Okay. Forget it. I was just wondering if you had any connections with Fish and Wildlife. Why you wanna know? Because I found two dead bears. Both killed with crossbows. Both females.
Scott: Where?
 Map rustles 
Ty: One here... and today, a new mother right here.
Both had their gallbladders removed. Poachers. Sounds like they were being baited. Yeah. I found her orphaned cubs hanging around. That's too bad. The thing is, Scott, Bob called Fish and Wildlife, but they don't seem to be doing much. So I thought if you knew someone there that... I dunno, maybe you could help. I'm afraid not. Well, it was worth a shot. I guess I'll try and track down their baiting stations myself. If you're smart, you'll let Fish and Wildlife handle it. So, in the meantime, I'm supposed to let these guys kill as many bears as they'd like? I don't think so.
 Receding footsteps 
 Screen door creaks open and closed 
Jack: So you were pretty quiet during dinner.
 Tinny music plays through headphones 
Hey! I said, you were pretty quiet at dinner. Just trying to stay out of trouble. Look, Jade, everyone makes mistakes. What matters is how you choose to handle it. Meaning? Well, meaning... Georgie could use a hand doing night check. I think I'll take a pass. Well, it's not up to you. Besides, sitting here feeling sorry for yourself sure won't solve anything. You know, it might even make you feel good.
Jade: I seriously doubt that.
Jack: You ask me? It's too bad when people get so worried about making mistakes, that they quit trying altogether.
 Broom swishes 
Georgie: Hey!
Here. Let me. Look, I'm sorry about earlier, okay? I was supposed to be supervising. Well, I guess it makes it your fault, then. How about... it's both our faults. Okay. I can live with that. You know, he likes you. You should pet him. It's okay. Look it, his ears are pointing towards you; that means he wants you to. You know, you should really change your story. Which one?
Georgie: About not liking horses. The truth is... they do kind of scare me... a little bit. But there's something about this guy.
 Gate clanks, latch clicks 
Georgie: You know... I can help you get over your fear, if you want me to.
 Rattles gate 
 Birds chirp, seat belt clicks into place 
Lou: There you go. I'll get you your snack.
Morning!
Amy: Good morning. Where are you off to?
Lou: Oh, Katie has gymboree. I'm gonna pop into Maggie's. But we'll be back soon, right?
Katie: Yup!
Jack: So how's it going with that new horse?
Amy: Pretty good. I'm happy with the way he's responding. I think we're getting close.
Jack: Well, I'll give you a hand.
Amy: Thanks.
 Door rumbles open 
Amy: Oh no!
 Sighs 
Jack: It looks like he's long gone.
Jade: What's wrong?
Amy: Dash is missing.
You forgot to check the stall door again?
Jade: Hey! I'm not stupid!
Jack: Tone it down. I double checked this time.
Amy: Looking after horses isn't for everyone, okay? And maybe you're just not up to it? It wasn't Jade's fault! We double-checked the latch. It was fine when we left him.
Amy: Then how do you explain this disappearing act? We can't. That's not good enough.
 Bridle jingles, gate clanks open 
Got your message. What's up?
Scott: Well, I thought about what you said. But if I'm gonna get involved, I wanna check this area out for myself.
Ty: No, no, no. Thanks for the offer, but I got it. It'll be fine.
Scott: No, it won't. I know you're too stubborn to drop it. But I don't have a lot of time. So when can you do this? Well, I uh... I got the day off. All right. I'll get Cass to cover. But I can only spare a couple hours.
Amy: Come on, grandpa. Losing a client's horse, that's a big deal.
Jack: That is true, but we're not really sure how it happened yet, and seems to me that you've been... overreacting to pretty much everything these days.
 Crows caw 
Amy, I swore I was gonna stay out of things from here on out, but I know from experience that it can be good when two people take the time and space from each other that they need. Look at me and Lisa. The time we spent apart after my heart attack, that was good. But there's also such a thing as taking too much time. I've tried talking to Ty, okay? It just never works. Amy, if you want things to change, you gotta keep trying.
 Sighs 
Jack: There he is right there.
Amy:  Sighs  Do you mind watching Spartan?
Jack: Sure.
 Lands with a thud, grass rustles underfoot 
Amy: Well, we're about to see if he's learned anything.
Hey, boy. Stand. Whoa... stand. Good boy. Huh? You had us worried. Come on, let's go home.
Jack: Looks like you fixed him.
Amy: Yeah, not bad, huh?
 Truck rumbles loudly 
Ty: Yeah, stop anywhere along here and we'll walk in.
Scott: Okay.
 Engine cuts out, doors open and close 
Ty: You sure we need a tranq gun?
Scott: Just a precaution. Bears are food-driven.
If they find a reliable source, chances are they'll be back.
Ty: All right. I found both dead bears in this general area.
 Loud snort nearby 
Georgie: Look!
 Hooves plod lightly, horse snorts 
Is he okay? Oh, he seems to be just fine.
Georgie:  Relieved sigh  I'll take him.
 Georgie clucks her tongue 
Amy: Girls? I was pretty upset before.
But now that I've had a chance to cool off, I've gotta ask you again, do you have any idea how this happened? No. None. Sorry. We've gotta find out though.
 Georgie clucks her tongue 
Ty: The bear cubs ran off into those woods.
Probably a good place to start.
Scott: Poachers usually monitor a few baiting stations at once. There's the ground blind.
Ty: There's the bait. Looks like stale donuts and cookies.
Scott: Makes sense. Bears usually have a sweet tooth.
Ty:  Sighs 
 Carrot crunches loudly 
Jade: This is lame.
He's not doing anything, he's just standing there. How long are we gonna keep doing this?
Georgie: As long as it takes. What if there's nothing to see? Maybe I didn't latch the stall door.
Georgie: I saw you check it, remember? Look! No way! That is messed up. Amy and Jack will never believe this! Maybe we can show them.
Ty: What do you think? Call Fish and Wildlife, let 'em take it from here? Yeah, we'll call.  Dialing beeps 
 ATVs rumble nearby, phone beeps off 
 Foliage rustles underfoot 
 ATVs rumble loudly, engines cut out 
 Bag rustles 
Ty: I know those guys.
They paid me a visit. It's time for a little payback. Hey! Don't do anything stupid. But I guess it's too late for that, huh? Careful, Ty!
Ty: Huh!
Poacher: Oh!
 Grunting and groaning 
Ty: Hey, you're not so fast!
 Hard punch 
Ty: Stay down!
Poacher: Okay, okay. Take it easy!
Ty: Nice try.
Why spend your day off sticking your nose where it don't belong?
Bob: I told you to leave it alone, man.
Ty: You told them my name, Bob! That I had the day off. Where I lived! You knew they were coming after me and you let it happen!
Bob: You don't understand.
Ty: Yes, I do understand! You've been lying to me from the start! About everything! Okay, yeah, the poachers threw some money my way and I took it. Now that may sound bad to you, but I have been busting my butt off just trying to keep this place open! I did it for the greater good. Oh, don't kid yourself. You're no better than they are. I'm not proud of it, but I did what I had to do to survive. And yeah, a few bears died, but look at all the other animals that got to live.
Ty: Oh, yeah?
Bob: Yeah! Tell it to Fish and Wildlife, and good luck with that.
Bob: Ty, wait!
 Loud thunk, Bob sighs heavily 
Jack: What do you got going on in here then?
Georgie: Wait till you see this!
Jade: Prepare to have your minds blown.
Lou: Consider us warned.
 Jack chuckles 
Jade: Come on, Dash! Come to the carrot!
Georgie: Come on!
Jade: Come on, boy!
Jade: Come on, Dash! Come!
Georgie: Dash, come on!
Jade: Come get it!  Whistles 
Jade: Come on!
Georgie: You can do it!
Georgie:  Clucks her tongue 
Jade: You love carrots.
Come on, I know you do! Come on!
Jade: Come get it!
Georgie: Good boy!
Jade: You got it! You got it!
Georgie: Come on!
Georgie: You can do it!
Jade: What's that?
Jade: Good boy!
Georgie: Wait, almost... Almost there!
Georgie: Wait, almost...
Jade: Come on, you almost got it!
 Latch clanks 
Georgie and Jade: Good boy, Dash!
Jade: Good boy! Come here! Come get it!
Georgie: Oh, good boy!
Lou: That's crazy!
I've never seen anything like it. How did you guys figure this out? Well, we spied on him with Katie's nanny-cam. But we wanted you guys to see it in person. So Jade came up with the carrot idea. Well, I better rig something up quick before he decides to drive the tractor.
Amy and Lou:  Chuckle  I guess I owe you two an apology. This time I'm the one who jumped to conclusions and sorry I was so quick to blame. Good boy, Dash.  Patting him  Now for your final test. He's doing it!
Amy:  Laughs and pats Dash  You're such a good boy.
 Dash snorts 
Amy:  Clucks her tongue  Whoa...
That's it. Do you wanna give it a try? Come on, you can do this.
Jade: I can't believe I'm getting sucked into this.
Amy: Just put your left foot in there and swing your right leg over. There you go! Okay, now hang onto your reins. How do you feel?
 Amy clucks her tongue 
Amy: Good job!
Georgie: Nice!
Amy: Take him forward!
Come on, Dash.
Ty: Hey, Scott?!
Scott: Hey. Sorry to hear about Bob. Thought he was a decent guy. Yeah, I thought so too. But he made some stupid decisions and now he's gotta deal with the fallout. Look, I... I gotta say, I really appreciate you stepping up and helping me out. It was great to work with you again. Look, I know a lot was said, but this is one of the best jobs I've ever had. I have to admit, it hasn't been the same around here without you. Thanks, man. I... I appreciate that. You know what, Scott? I... I totally blew it. You've got a business here to run and I didn't handle that Dr. Kerr thing very well, and I see that now. Is there any way you'd ever consider hiring me back on?
Scott: The thing about you, Ty, is you always put the welfare of the animals first. Which is one of the qualities that's gonna make you a great vet someday. And just so you know, I walked away from the Dr. Kerr deal. So what're you saying? Welcome back. Are you serious?
 Hands slap 
Thanks, man. You won't regret it. Don't thank me yet. Cassandra's really picked up the slack since you've been gone so... she's the boss now. That's fine. I'll do whatever it takes. I'm just happy to be back. See you in the morning, Ty.  Knocks on the desk  You bet.
 Gate clanks open, hooves clop 
Wait. I wanna give him this. Here you go, boy.
 Chuckles 
Okay, girls, time for him to go.
Georgie: Oh...
Amy:  Chuckles 
Amy: Come on, Dash.  Clucks her tongue  Good boy. ♪ Nothing was wrong
 Door bangs shut 
♪ We just moved on ♪ No fear in our hearts ♪ love on the tip of our tongue ♪
Jade: It sucks saying goodbye.
Georgie: That's how it is in the animal business. We try not to get too attached. And I wish I could tell you it gets easier, but it doesn't.
♪ We just got lost ♪ and I will always remember we're better together ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh...
Amy: Hi.
Ty: Hey. Where you headed? I'm... returning this horse to Scott. I guess he must be pretty busy.
Amy: Yeah.
Ty: Hopefully I can help with that now. What do you mean? Well, I just got my old job back.
Amy: That's great! What about that reserve?
Ty: I quit. It's kind of a long story. Um...  Sighs heavily  I should get going.
Amy: Ty? I miss you. Take care of yourself. ♪ No, nothing was wrong
 Truck rumbles away 
♪ We didn't give up ♪ no fear in our hearts ♪ we just got lost ♪ no, nothing was wrong ♪ we just got lost
Announcer: On the next Heartland... My brother thinks there's something wrong with the horses.
Announcer: Too much horse to handle. Pull back!
Announcer: When horse whispering isn't the answer. You're such a liar!
Announcer: A plot is a foot. He's going to sell them. We have to stop him.
Announcer: An all new Heartland, next Sunday at 7:00 on cbc.","Amy blames Georgie and Jade when a client horse repeatedly escapes from his stall, but she is forced to reevaluate when she discovers that the horse has hidden skills. When his boss at the Reserve refuses to help him bring down a dangerous poaching ring, Ty turns to Scott for assistance. Jack enlists Georgie's help to turn Jade into a ranch hand. Ty returns to Scott's clinic after finding out his boss was involved in the poaching ring.",summ_screen
"[""How I Met Your Mother"", credits]
[Title: The Year 2030]
Narrator: Kids, when you're single all you're looking for is happily ever after. But only one of your stories can end that way. The rest end with someone getting hurt. This is one of those stories, and it starts... with a shirt.
Daughter: A shirt?
Narrator: Just listen...
[The Year 2005]
[The Apartment - Ted]
 Ted in the closet taking out a shirt 
Narrator: Because none of this would have happened if it hadn't have been for that shirt.
Ted:  mouths  Wow.
[The Bar - Barney/Lily/Robin/Marshall/Ted]
 Ted enters 
Robin: Nice shirt!
Ted: Right? Right?
Lily: Look at those colors! Green and brown together at last!
Marshall: Hot top, Bro, is it new?
Ted: That's the crazy part. I've had this shirt for, like, six years... Until this morning I wasn't into it at all, but now it's like my tastes have changed.
Barney: Booger.
Ted: Yes, hello, Barney.
Robin: Barney's offering me fifty bucks to say some stupid word on a live news report.
Barney: Not some stupid word, ""Booger"".
Robin: But I'm not doing it, I am a journalist.
Barney: What? Journalist? You do the little fluff pieces at the end of the news. Old people, babies, monkeys... that's not journalism, that's just things in a diaper.
Robin: For your information, my boss is about to bump me up to the City Hall beat.
Lily: City hall, Miss Thang!
Robin: So I'm not going to jeopardize my promotion by saying ""Booger"" for fifty bucks.
Barney: Of course not, because now you're saying ""Nipple"" and it's a hundred!  Whispers  Step into my web.
Ted:  Sipping drink  Mmm... Who's bourbon is this?
Lily: Ooh, I don't know. It was here when we sat down.
Ted: Aaah, point is. I seem to like bourbon now. I could have sworn I hated bourbon. First the shirt, now bourbon. I spent twenty-seven years making up my mind about things, right? The movie I saw once in Haden, the city I'll never go back to because it was raining the day I visited. Maybe it's time to start forming some second impressions...
Marshall: You're finally gonna watch ""Goonies AGAIN? Slow love, Chuck"".
Ted:  Laughs  Not Goonies, girls. What if there's someone from my past, who I thought was wrong for me at the time, but in fact she, like my shirt, is actually a perfect fit?
Barney: Hold up, there are only two reasons to date a girl you've already dated. Breast, Implants.
Lily: That's not a bad idea. Let's think, Ted's greatest hits... what about that girl, Steph?
Ted: Steph...
[Flashback to Dinner with Steph]
Stefanie: Okay, this is difficult to say, back when I lived in LA, I was pretty broke, so I spent a month making adult films.
Ted: Wow, okay... how many did you make?
Stefanie: A-hundred-and-seventy-five.
[Flashback ends]
Lily: Say what you will about the p0rn industry... they are hard workers.
Marshall: What about that chick...um...Jackie?
[Flashback to Dinner with Jackie]
Ted: And my bathing suit had fallen completely off.
Jackie:  laughs with Ted  I know the feeling, once... when I was sixteen, I was driving, and I hit this hitchhiker. Don't know what happened to him... just kept drivin'!  Laughs 
[Flashback ends]
Ted: Uh...no.
Lily: What about Natalie!
Marshall and Ted: Natalie!
Robin: Who's Natalie?
Narrator: Natalie, I had so many fond memories of her. The tea candles on her dresser. The sock monkey collection on her bed. That one Belle and Sebastian song that she always listened to. Her smile.
Ted: Man, I haven't seen her in like three years!
Robin: Well why'd you guys break up?
Ted: I just wasn't looking for a big commitment at the time, of course now a big commitment doesn't seem so bad... maybe I should call her? What do you guys think?
Barney: You dumped a p0rn star? Friendship over  gets up  FRIENDSHIP OVER!
[Robin's Boss's office - Robin/Joel Adams]
Mr. Adams: Come in,  On Phone  Alright, I'll get back to you.  Hangs up 
Robin: You wanted to see me, Mr. Adams?
Mr. Adams: Yes, I did. I need you to cover a story.  Nods  It's down at City Hall.
Robin: City Hall?  Pans In  Oh, my god.
[City Hall, Hotdog stand - Robin]
Robin: So, next time you're passing City Hall, make sure and stop by New York's oldest hotdog cart. Today a delicious hotdog will cost you $2.50, but back when the stand first opened in 1955, you could get one for only a nipple. Reporting live, Robin Scherbatsky, Metro News One.
[The Apartment - Robin/Lily]
Robin: I said, ""Nipple"" on the news! That was so unprofessional! I said, ""Nipple"" on the news!
Lily: At least it's better than booger.  Laughs  Booger.
 Barney Enters 
Barney: There she is. Hey is it cold in here, because I can kind of see Robin's nickels? Now for your next challenge...
Robin: No, there is not going to be another challenge, I don't care how much you offer me.
Barney: Oh, search your soul, Robin. You and I both know this wasn't about the money. Sure, Metro News One pays you jack and hey, a little green salad on the side's good for you, me and Mr. McGee.
Lily: Seriously, who talks like that?
Barney: Well baby really likes, is the thrill of pulling one over on those bean counters, who under appreciate you and still haven't promoted you. And for two more hundy-sticks, baby's going to look in the camera and say this  Whispers in her ear 
Lily: Eew. I'm just assuming.
Robin:  sighs  I gotta get back to work. See ya.
Lily: Bye.
Robin:  To Barney  Baby's going to think about it.
 Robin leaves. Ted enters from bedroom 
Ted: Found it! I found Natalie's number.
Lily: Hey, Ted. Nice shirt! Is it yesterday already?
Ted: Thank you. I am calling her; this is crazy I haven't talked to her in, like, three years. I wonder if she even remembers me.
[Natalie's Apartment - Natalie]
 She picks up the ringing phone 
Natalie: Hello?
Ted: Natalie, its Ted Mosby.
Natalie: Go to hell.  Hangs up 
Ted: She remembers me.
[The Apartment - Ted/Lily/Barney]
Lily: Why would Natalie hang up on you?
Ted: I don't know!
Barney: Did you sleep with her sister?
Ted: No.
Barney: Sleep with her mom?
Ted: No.
Barney: I'm losing interest in your story.
Lily: Well, you must have done something. Why did you guys break up?
Marshall: He wasn't ready for a commitment.
Lily: Uh-huh.
Ted: And her birthday might have been coming up.
Lily:  angrier  Uh-huh...
Ted: Okay, so I didn't wanna get a boyfriend level gift for a girl I was just about to break up with.
Lily: So you dumped her right before her birthday?
Ted: No, I didn't dump her... right before her birthday.
Marshall: Uh-oh.
[Flashback to Day of Break up. Ted's on the phone]
Ted: Natalie! Hey, Happy Birthday! Listen...
[Flashback ends]
Lily:  hitting Ted with every word  Never...break...up...with...a...girl...on...her...birthday!
Ted: LILY WAIT, THE SHIRT! I KNOW, IT WAS A MISTAKE!
Lily: Well, did she cry her eyes out?
Ted: I don't know.
Lily: How do you n...Oh, you didn't!
[Flashback to Day of Break up. Ted's on the phone]
Ted: Natalie! Hey, Happy Birthday!  Scene splits in two to show he's leaving a message on her machine  Listen... you're awesome. You really are... awesome. I'm just like super busy right now, so... maybe we should just... call it a day. But you're awesome.
[Flashback ends]
Lily:  Hitting with every word  On...her...answering...machine!? And...on...her... birthday? Oh... who... breaks... up... with... somebody... on... their... answering... machine... on... their... birthday?!
Marshall: Yeah, dude, email!
Lily: Not exactly the point I was trying to make, Marshall. That is a terrible way to break up with someone.
Marshall: Okay, in my client's defense. Is there an unterrible way to break up with somebody? No. Personally I'd rather hear the bad news on an answering machine than face the humiliation in person.  Lily Picks up her phone  It's the least painful way you can do it. Who are you calling?
Lily:  On Phone  Hi, Marshall, it's Lily. We're not going have s*x for at least a month. But you're awesome. Okay bye-bye.  Hangs up 
Barney: Know, that was a big mistake, Ted. You should've done it in person.
Lily: Thank you.
Barney: Desperate ""Please-don't-leave-me"" s*x is amazing.
Ted: Okay, it was childish and stupid, I just...I didn't want to see her cry.
Lily: Well guess what? She cried! You just didn't have the sack to face those tears.
Ted: That was me then, okay? This is the new old shirt-wearing, sack-having Ted. I'm gonna make this right.
Barney: You know what else? My younger sister just got married and I'm about to turn thirty-sex. Fantastic.
[Robin's in a deceased's house]
Robin: An occasion that was supposed to be joyous suddenly turned tragic when Ethel and Sadie Marsolis, New York's oldest twins, suddenly passed away on this, the eve of their one hundredth birthday. I'm a dirty, dirty girl  Slaps behind . Ow. Reporting live, Robin Scherbatsky, Metro News One.
 Camera man mutters a word or two 
Producer: Joel Adam's wants to see you in his office  leaves 
[Mr. Adam's Office - Robin/Mr. Adams]
Robin: Before you say anything, I just want to say, I really like working here at Metro News One.
Mr. Adams: That's great. So my dog keeps going  Makes three consecutive dog scoffs 
Robin: What?
Mr. Adams: Well you have dogs, right? What do you... what do you think that means?
Robin: Take him to the vet?
Mr. Adams: Genius.  Smiles  That's one I owe you.
Robin: Was that all?
Mr. Adams: Yeah.
 Robin gets up to leave. Then stops 
Robin: And nothing about the twins' story?
Mr. Adams: Oh, yeah, great job on that one. New York loves you. You're a superstar, bye-bye.
Narrator: That's when Robin realized, no one, not even her boss, watched Metro News One.
[Natalie's Apartment]
 Bell Rings. Natalie looks through the peephole and sees a giant sock monkey. Opens the door 
Ted: Hi.
 Natalie slams door shut 
Ted: Natalie. Come on, I just want to say I'm sorry. I only came down here because you wouldn't take my call.
Natalie: I have an idea. Why don't you leave a message?
Ted:  Fake laughs  Good one. Okay, fine. I'm just going to leave this sock monkey here  Pretends to walk away  Goodbye.
 Natalie opens door. Ted jumps in 
Ted: Natalie... I.
Natalie: OH!
Ted: OKAY, okay... I... look, look. I know you're mad. Happy Birthday  hands her a sock monkey  Three years ago.
Natalie: Oh yeah? Up yours... three years ago  closes door. Ted opens it 
Ted: No, look... I was an idiot for leaving that message. I realize how much that sucked.
Natalie:  shakes her head  No you don't.
[Flashback to Day of Breakup]
 Pans out on Answering Machine to show people listening in the apartment because it's a surprise party 
Ted:  On Machine  Maybe we should just, call it a day? But you're awesome. Okay, bye.  Hangs up 
 Natalie walks in. Everyone stands up 
One Guest: Surprise...
 Awkward moment 
[Flashback ends]
Ted: There was a surprise party that night?  Natalie nods  How come nobody told me? People think I can't keep a secret but I totally can! Sorry, not the issue... Look, Natalie, I was just a stupid kid back then, terrified of commitment.
Natalie: And I suppose you're suddenly ready to get married and settle down?
Ted: Well, yeah, actually  smiling . I'm a different guy now. Give me another chance.
Natalie: You must think I have absolutely no self respect.
Ted: Come on... Just a cup of coffee.  Pretending the sock monkey's talking  Please Natalie. Give the guy a chance.  Natalie looks at the sock monkey  Self respect is over-rated!  Monkey raises right arm as though it's a fact. Natalie laughs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Natalie's Apartment - Ted/Natalie]
 After s*x 
Natalie: Wow. Maybe it was the caffeine, but you really brought your game up to a whole new level.
Ted: Thanks. I did just start subscribing to esquire. They have some helpful columns. The following, is from the October issue.
Narrator: So, Natalie and I started dating again and just like that it all came back. The tea candles. The Sock monkeys. Belle and Sebastian... all of it. It seemed like happily ever after wasn't far off.
[The Bar - Ted/Natalie/Lily/Marshall/Barney]
Natalie: Well I better run, I have my Krav Maga class in half an hour.
Ted: Krav Maga, how cool is it that she does Krav Maga?
Natalie: Thanks honey.
Ted: Hmm...
Natalie: Bye, guys.
All: Bye.
Marshall: Dude, what's Krav Maga?
Ted: I have no idea. Some kind of yoga?
Barney: You know, that Natalie... she's good times.
Marshall: Yeah, she's like the best girl you've dated in years.
Lily: Yeah, Ted, hold on to that one.
Ted: Yeah, I have to break up with her.
Marshall: I don't get it, man, Natalie is awesome.
Ted: I know, she's terrific, but I have to break up with her.
Lily:  Hitting with every syllable  Why... couldn't... you... leave... that... poor... girl... alone?
Ted: I know! I hate this. These past three weeks have been great. I should be in love with her, but I'm not feeling that thing. It's ineffable.
Marshall: Ineffable... good word. So when are you going to do it?
Barney: She's probably on the subway by now. You could call her Voice Mail. Beep, dumped. Click. Done!
Ted: I have to do this face-to-face. I just... I don't know what I'm going to say!
Marshall: ""I'm not ready for a commitment.""
Lily: Oh, that's such a cliché.
Marshall: It's not a cliché, it's a classic. It's the stairway to heaven of breakup lines.
Lily: Well, I think Natalie deserves better.
Marshall: Better. There's no better in breaking up. There's only less awful. A cliché's a cliché for a reason. It's comforting.
Ted: It doesn't matter, I already told her I am ready for a commitment, so... oh, my god... there's no way out... I'm going to have to marry her.
Marshall: No, no. We're going to get you out of this. Okay, how about... ""It's not you it's me""?
Barney: Mm... Mm! Six words! You... look... fat... in... those... jeans..., you're free to go.
Lily: Ted, have you considered telling her the truth?
 Barney and Marshall share a laugh 
Barney: Seriously, honey, men are working, here.
Lily: Ted, what is the truth? Why do you want to break up with her?
Ted: The truth? She's not the one.
Lily: So, tell her that.
Marshall: Oh, you can't tell her that. That's horrible.
Lily: Why? What is so horrible about that?
Ted: Yeah, what is so horrible about that?...""She's not the one."" Why is that such a heart-breaking thing to hear? The chances of one person being another person's ""The one"" are like six billion to one.
Lily: Yeah, you have better chances of winning the lottery.
Ted: Exactly, you wouldn't take it personally if you lost the lottery.
Marshall: Alright, man, tell her the truth. She's goanna cry.
Lily: Yeah, and he's going to sit there and he's going to take it like a man.
Ted: I have to do the mature thing.
 Robin enters 
Robin: Want to talk mature? I just wrapped up a live newscast by honking my own boobs.
Barney: And great TV was had by all. Alright Scherbatsky, new challenge. And this one's big. But so, is the cash reward. For one thousand dollars, you heard me, all you have to do is get up there on the news and do one of these...  does odd dance 
Robin: What the hell is that?
All: The Ickey Shuffle.
Barney: And as you do it, you say this, ""Elbert Ickey Woods. The bangles were fools to cut you in '91. Your 1521 rushing yards and your 27 touch downs will not be forgotten. So Coach Dave Shullah, screw you and your crappy steakhouse.""
Robin: Just write it down for me. What do I care, it's not like anyone's watching anyway, right?  Sits down 
Ted: Man, she's gonna cry.
Lily: Slow loves junk
Ted: Thanks, Lil.
[At the Restaurant - Natalie/Ted]
Narrator: So the next night I took Natalie out to dinner. To do the mature thing.
Ted: Look, uh, Natalie there's something I have to say.
Natalie: Oh wait, wait. There's something I have to say first. Today at work, I had not one, not two, but three birthday cakes, so tonight; can we just skip the cake?
Ted: Today is your birthday?
Natalie: Yeah, no that's okay... I wasn't telling anyone about it.
Ted: Today's your birthday! I... I didn't get you anything.
Natalie: Oh, it's okay. You know you've already given me the best present of all. I can trust again.
Ted: You're welcome.  Chugs wine. To waiter  Oh, so much more wine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[West 53rd Street, Horse Stable - Robin/Henry]
Robin: Henry, as New York's oldest handsome cab driver, you've seen quite a lot.
 Cut to TV in bar 
Robin:  On TV  In your past sixteen years on the job what is your most exciting memory?
Henry:  On TV  Well...
Barney: Ahh! This is it.
Lily: Oh, boy, here we go.
Barney:  To everyone in the bar  Everyone, everyone... If I may direct your attention to the television. You're about to see something... amazing.
Henry:  on TV  And them, in '72, Mickey Mantle rode my cab for the fourth time.
Barney: Come on, baby... bring it home.
Henry:  on TV  But the most exciting moment, that would have to be this one, right now.
Robin:  on TV  What?
Henry:  on TV  Look at me, I'm on TV. I never thought I'd have my story told. Thank you, Miss Robin Scherbatsky.
 Cut to outside West 53rd Street, Horse Stable 
Henry: Thank you.
Narrator: And right then, Aunt Robin realized how important her job truly was.
Robin: It's an honor to tell your story, Henry.
 On TV in Bar 
Robin:  on TV  You know, Metro News One may not be number one in viewer ship. But this reporter takes pride in...  trips and falls off camera  Whoa!! OH! Oh, my god! I'm covered in horse crap! It's in my hair!! Oh my, ow... ow my knee.
Marshall: You planned that?
Barney: No, Marshall. That was beyond my wildest dreams  Robin's wailing on TV 
[At the Restaurant - Ted/Natalie]
Natalie: So, if you ever come to Alabama, my mom throws these huge crawfish boils and she's just dying to meet you, by the way.
Ted: Look, Natalie, there's something I have to say and there's no good way to say it. I wanna break up. I don't think you're the one for me. I don't want to waste your time because I really like you. I wanna do right by you, and I think the best way to do that is just to be honest. I'm sorry.  Natalie covers her face  Just let it out. They're only tears.  Throws her spaghetti on him  Aah!
Natalie: I'm not the one for you?
Ted: I'm sorry. I just thought the mature thing to do would be...
Natalie: It's my birthday!
Ted: Yes, I know I didn't realize that it was...
Natalie: It's my birthday and you're telling me I'm not the one for you?
Ted: It's really not such a big deal. I mean it's the odds. It's like you lost the lottery.
Natalie: Oh, so dating you is like winning the lottery?
Ted: No, no, no. I didn't mean that.
Natalie: Okay, So what's the problem?
Ted: It's... I can't explain it.
Natalie: TRY!
Ted: It's... ineffable.
Natalie: I'm not ""F-able""?
Ted: No, no, no, no. Ineffable, ineffable means it can't be explained.
Natalie: Oh, so I'm stupid?
Ted: Oh, god what's going on?
Natalie: Okay, ""what's going on"" is, you broke my heart over my answering machine... on my birthday, waited three years for me to get over you. Tracked me down, begged me to go out with you again only so you could dump me three weeks later. Again on my birthday!
Ted: No, it's... it's not like that. I'm just... it's, it's, it's.
Natalie: WHAAAT!?
Ted: I'm just like super busy right now.
Narrator: Remember when Natalie said.
[Flashback]
Natalie: I have my Krav Maga class in half an hour.
[Flashback ends]
Narrator: Turns out Krav Maga is not a kind of yoga. It's a form of gorilla street fighting developed by the Israeli army.
 She kicks Ted and he flies back 
[The Bar - Robin/Barney/Marshall/Lily]
Waiter: This is compliments of those two gentlemen at the bar.  For Robin 
Guy#1:  mimicking  My knee!
Guy#2:  mimicking  It's in my hair!
 Robin's embarrassed 
Barney: But isn't it nice to know that people are watching?
 Robin shakes her head. Ted enters bruised 
Marshall: Oh, my god. Are you alright?
Lily: What happened to you?
Ted: Told the truth, turns out the truth has a mean round house kick.
Marshall: Oh, man.
Lily: Oh, well you did the right thing. I'm proud of you.
Ted: I'm bleeding internally.
Barney: Hey, Ted, you know what always picks me up when I'm down? Other people's misfortune. You missed something so amazing.
Robin: Please can we please have one person in this whole bar who didn't see it?
Barney: Fine.
Lily: Are you okay?
Ted: I really thought I was going the good way this time. I guess there is no good way. Sometimes no matter how hard you try to do the right thing, you just end up flat on your back flailing around in a big pile of horse crap!
Robin: You saw it?
Ted: It's going against the internet now! It's okay, grow up.
Narrator: And that's how it ended with Natalie. No happily ever after. Just a whole lot of hurt. And just like that all those wonderful memories were replaced. By this one
 Cut to Natalie beating him up 
Narrator: But you know, bad as that night was... within a year Natalie was married. With three beautiful children. So that's the up side of her. Sometimes it happens for a reason.
[Title: The Year 2030]
Son: Wow, so you beat up by a girl?
Narrator: Is that all you're taking away from this story?
Son: You got beat up by a girl?
Narrator: Hey, she knew Krav Maga.","Ted's continuing search for 'The One' leads him to look into his past to rekindle old flames. Unfortunately, the woman he is thinking of is the same woman he broke up with years ago on her birthday, and she still holds a grudge. Meanwhile, Barney dares Robin, the anchor of Metro News One, to slip questionable words or phrases into her daily newscast in return for money. Despite this, Robin begins to appreciate the importance of her job more.",summ_screen
"Scene: The Apartment.
Sheldon: Damn you, walletnook.com.
Leonard: Problem?
Sheldon: The online description was completely misleading, they said eight slots plus removable ID, to any rational person that would mean room for nine cards, but they don't tell you the removable ID takes up one slot, it's a nightmare.
Leonard: Okay, now, do you really need the honorary Justice League of America membership card?
Sheldon: It's been in every wallet I've owned since I was five.
Leonard: Why?
Sheldon: It says keep this on your person at all times.  Knock on door  It's right here under Batman's signature. Leonard opens door. Raj and Howard are outside. Raj is holding a laptop which is open. His parents are on the screen.
Raj: And this is Leonard and Sheldon's apartment.
Howard: Guess whose parents just got broadband.
Raj: May I present, live from New Delhi, Dr and Mrs V. M. Koothrappali.
Leonard: Hi.
Dr Koothrappali: Lift up the camera. I'm looking at his crotch.
Raj: Sorry papa.
Dr Koothrappali: Oh, there's much better. Hi.
Leonard: Hi!
Raj: And over here is Sheldon.
Sheldon: Hi.
Raj: He lives with Leonard.
Mrs Koothrappali: Oh, that's nice. Like Haroun and Tanweer.
Raj: No, no, not like Haroun and Tanweer.
Mrs Koothrappali: Such sweet young men, they just adopted the cutest little Punjabi baby.
Leonard: Yeah, we're not like Haroun and Tanweer!
Dr Koothrappali: So are you boys academics like our son?
Together: Yes.
Dr Koothrappali: And your parents are comfortable with your limited earning potential?
Together: Not at all.
Raj: Papa, please don't start.
Dr Koothrappali: God, it's just a question, he's so sensitive.
Raj: Okay, that's my life, that's my friends, good to see you, say goodbye.
Together: Bye!
Dr Koothrappali: Wait, wait. Before you go we have good news. Put the computer down and gather your friends.
Raj: What is it papa.
Dr Koothrappali: Friends.
Howard  as they gather : Is it just me, or does webchatting with your clothes on seem a little pointless.
Mrs Koothrappali: Rajesh, do you remember Lalita Gupta?
Raj: The little fat girl that used to kick me in the samosas and call me untouchable.
Mrs Koothrappali: Yes. Well, now she's a dental student at USC, so we gave her your contact information.
Raj: Why did you do that?
Dr Koothrappali: You're 26 years old Rajesh. We want grandchildren.
Raj: But Papa, I'm not supposed...
Mrs Koothrappali: Lalita's parents approve the match.
Dr Koothrappali: If you decide on a spring wedding, we can avoid monsoon season.
Raj: Spring wedding?
Mrs Koothrappali: It's up to you dear, we don't want to meddle.
Raj: If you don't want to meddle, then why are you meddling.
Sheldon: If I may, your parents probably don't consider this meddling, while arranged marriages are no longer the norm, Indian parents continue to have a greater than average involvement in their children's lives.
Raj: Why are you telling me about my own culture?
Sheldon: You seemed confused.
Raj: Sorry, Mommy, Papa, but with all due respect I really can't go through...
Mrs Koothrappali: Sorry darling, we have to go. Doogie Howser is on. Grandma, it's Doogie time! Bye bye.
Dr Koothrappali: Bye bye.
Raj: I don't believe it.
Howard: Neither do I. Doogie Howser's been off the air for like, twenty years.
Leonard: Actually, I read somewhere that it's one of the most popular programmes in India.
Sheldon: It might speak to a cultural aspiration to have one's children enter the medical profession.
Leonard: I bet you're right.
Howard: I bet they love Scrubs.
Sheldon: What's not to love?
Raj: Excuse me, hello? My parents are trying to marry me off to a total stranger, what am I going to do?
Sheldon: I suggest you go through with it.
Raj: What?
Sheldon: Romantic love as the basis for marriage has only existed since the nineteenth century. Up until then, arranged marriages were the norm, and it served society quite well.
Howard: It's the entire premise of Fiddler on the Roof.
Leonard: I'm not a big fan of musicals, but I love that show.
Howard: Me too. Of course, it speaks to me culturally.
Sheldon: Understandable, but there's a universality to that story which transcends ethnicity.
Howard: Let's not forget it's got some really catchy tunes.
All:  various noises of agreement 
Raj: Okay, I know what I'm going to do.
Leonard: What?
Raj: Find new friends.
Howard: So who wants to rent Fiddler?
Sheldon: No need, we have the special edition.
Leonard: Well, maybe we are like Haroun and Tanweer. Credits sequence
Scene: The apartment.
Sheldon  on phone : This is Dr Sheldon Cooper. Yeah, I need to cancel my membership to the Planetarium. Yeah, well I'm sorry too, but there's just no room for you in my wallet. Yeah, I understand, but it was between you and the Museum of Natural History and, frankly, you don't have dinosaurs. Well I'll miss you too, bye bye. Okay, I know you're texting about me, and I'd really like you to stop.
Raj  entering : Oh dear, I am rightly and truly screwed.
Leonard: Hey, I thought you were finding new friends.
Raj: I've got some feelers out. In the meantime, listen to this.
Lalita  voice from Raj's phone : Hi Rajesh, this is Lalita Gupta. Your mother gave my mother your phone number to give to me. So I'm calling you, and, ah... call me back. Bye.
Raj: Can you believe how pushy she is?
Leonard: So don't call her.
Raj: If I don't call her, I won't hear the end of it from my parents.
Leonard: So call her.
Raj: How can I call her, you know I can't talk to women.
Leonard: I'm done, anybody else?
Howard: Give me the phone.
Raj: Why?
Howard: Just give it to me.  Dials 
Raj: What are you doing?
Howard: Don't worry, you'll thank me.  In a fake Indian accent  Hello Lalita, Raj Koothrappali.  Raj starts to chase Howard across the room.  Yes it is good to talk to you too. So, what are you wearing. Oh, not important, so, anyhow, when would you like to meet. Friday works for me. And I call you with the time and place, but in the meantime, keep it real babe.  In own voice  You may now thank me.
Raj: For what, making me sound like a Simpsons character?
Howard: Fine, next time make your own date.
Raj: I didn't want to make this one.
Leonard: Look on the bright side, she might turn out to be a nice, beautiful girl.
Raj: Great, then we'll get married, I won't be able to talk to her, and we'll spend the rest of our lives in total silence.
Howard: Worked for my parents.
Penny  knocking and entering : Hi guys.
Leonard: Oh, hey.
Penny: I need some guinea pigs.
Sheldon: Okay, there's a lab animal supply company in Reseda you could try, but if your research is going to have human applications may I suggest white mice instead, their brain chemistry is far closer to ours.
Penny: I swear to God, Sheldon, one day I'm going to get the hang of talking to you.
Leonard: His mom's been saying that for years. What's up?
Penny: Well, I finally convinced the restaurant to give me a bar tending shift, so I need to practice making drinks.
Leonard: Oh, great, well the key to acquiring proficiency in any task is repetition.
Sheldon: With certain obvious exceptions. Suicide, for example.
Penny: So Leonard, how about it?
Leonard: Look, Penny, we'd love to help you, but Raj is going through some stuff right now. And besides, he doesn't drink, so...  Raj whispers in his ear  Really? Um, Raj is going through some stuff right now and he'd like to take up drinking.
Scene: Penny's apartment.
Penny: Okay, here you go, Leonard, one tequila sunrise.
Leonard: Thank you. This drink is a wonderful example of how liquids with different specific gravities interact in a cylindrical container. Thank you.
Penny: Okay, Raj, what'll it be?  Raj whispers in Leonard's ear. 
Leonard: Whatever you recommend.
Penny: Uh, how about a grasshopper. I make a mean grasshopper. Okay? Good. Coming up. Sheldon, what are you going to have?
Sheldon: I'll have a diet coke.
Penny: Okay, can you please order a cocktail, I need to practice mixing drinks.
Sheldon: Fine. I'll have a virgin cuba libre.
Penny: That's, um, rum and coke without the rum.
Sheldon: Yes,
Penny: So coke.
Sheldon: Yes. And would you make it diet?
Penny: There's a can in the fridge.
Sheldon: A cuba libre traditionally comes in a tall glass with a lime wedge.
Penny: Then swim to Cuba.
Sheldon: Bartenders are supposed to have people skills.
Penny: Okay, Raj, here you go. Alright, who's next?
Howard: I'd like to try a slippery nipple.
Penny: Okay, you're cut off. Anybody need a refill?
Raj: Where did my life go, Penny? One day I'm a carefree batchelor, and the next I'm married and driving a minivan to peewee cricket matches in suburban New Delhi.
Penny: A... are you talking to me?
Raj: Is there another Penny here? I had such plans. I had dreams. I was going to be the Indira Gandhi of particle astro-physics. But with a pen1s, of course.
Leonard: It's amazing.
Raj: Ever since I was a little boy my father wanted me to be a gynaecologist like him. How can I be a gynaecologist, I can barely look a woman in the eye. You know what, I'm not going to let my parents control my future any longer, it's time for a showdown. Somebody give me a computer with a webcam.
Penny: Okay, sweetie, I think that's the grasshopper talking.
Raj: And it's about to tell my parents that I'm not riding an elephant down the aisle with Lalita Gupta.
Penny: Okay, calm down, no-one can make you get married. Why don't you just meet this girl and, see what happens.
Raj: Haven't you been listening to me, I cannot talk to women.
Leonard: Um... Raj.
Howard: No, no, let's see how long it takes him.
Penny: Um, Raj, honey, you say you can't talk to women but... you've been talking to me.
Sheldon: And now we'll never know.
Raj: You're right. I... I am talking to you. Hello Penny, how are you?
Penny: I'm fine.
Raj: Okay, now I just need to make sure I have a Lalita before I meet the grasshopper. It's a sweet green miracle.
Penny: Okay, if you're going to drink on this date just promise me you won't overdo it.
Raj: Overdo what? Happiness? Freedom? This warm glow inside of me that promises everything is going to be all hunky donkey?
Penny: Yeah, that. Uh, why don't you bring her to my restaurant when I'm tending the bar so I can keep an eye on you?
Raj: Okay.
Leonard: Wait a minute, what's the plan here? Let's say he meets her and he likes her and they get married, what's he going to do, stay drunk for the rest of his life?
Howard: Worked for my parents.
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Scene: The restaurant.
Raj: I can't believe I'm sitting here next to little Lalita Gupta.
Lalita: Well, you are.
Raj: Little Lalita. That's kind of fun to say. Little Lalita, Little Lalita, Little Lalita, you should try it.
Lalita: No, it's okay.
Raj: You have lost so much weight! That must have been difficult for you because you were so, so fat! Do you remember?
Lalita: Yes, I do.
Raj: Of course you do. Who could forget being that fat?
Lalita: Well, I've been trying.
Raj: So you're a dental student? Hmm, are you aware that dentists have an extremely high suicide rate? Not as high as, say, air traffic controllers, but then there are far more dentists than air traffic controllers, so in pure numbers you're still winning.
Lalita: Yay me!
Leonard  to Penny : You have a drink that'll make him less obnoxious?
Penny: Drinks do not work that way.
Howard: I'd say he was doing fine, look at her, last girl my mom set me up with had a moustache and a vestigial tail.
Sheldon: Sorry I'm late.
Leonard: What happened?
Sheldon: Nothing, I just really didn't want to come. Virgin diet cuba libre please.
Penny: Okay.
Sheldon: In a tall glass, with a lime wedge.
Penny: Oh, I'll wedge it right in there.
Sheldon: So, how's Koothrappali d.... oh my Lord.
Leonard: What?
Sheldon: That's Princess Punchali.
Leonard: I'm pretty sure her name's Lalita.
Sheldon: No, no, Princess Punchali from The Monkey and the Princess.
Howard: Oh, yeah, I tried to watch that online, but they wanted a credit card.
Sheldon: It's a children's story.
Howard: Oh, no it isn't.
Sheldon: When I was a little boy and got sick, which was most of the time, my mother would read it to me. It's about an Indian princess who befriends a monkey, who was mocked by all the other monkeys because he was different. For some reason I related to it quite strongly.
Penny: I know the reason.
Leonard: We all know the reason. Sheldon, what are you getting at?
Sheldon: That woman looks exactly like the pictures of Princess Punchali in the book. How often does one see a beloved fictional character come to life?
Howard: Every year at Comic Con. Every day at Disneyland you can hire Snow White to come to your house. Course they prefer it if you have a kid, but...
Raj: Hey guys. This is Lalita Gupta, Lalita this is Leonard and Sheldon and Howard and Penny. Isn't it great, she isn't fat any more!
Sheldon: Forgive me your highness, for I am but a monkey, and it is in my nature to climb. I did not mean to gaze upon you as you comb your hair.
Lalita: I'm sorry?
Sheldon: You are the living embodiment of the beautiful Princess Punchali.
Lalita: Oh, no kidding? Oh, who is that?
Sheldon: A beloved character from an Indian folk tale.
Lalita: Oh. Us Indian, or ""come to our casino"" Indian?
Sheldon: You Indian.
Lalita: Oh.
Sheldon: The resemblance is remarkable. I can practically smell the lotus blossoms woven into your ebony hair.
Lalita: Thanks. I imagine you smell very nice too.
Sheldon: I shower twice a day and wash my hands as often as I can.
Lalita: Really, so do I.
Raj: But you're a dentist, he's nuts.
Lalita: Don't be insulting Rajesh. So, Sheldon, tell me more about this princess you say I look like.
Sheldon: It was said that the Gods fashioned her eyes out of the stars, and that roses were ashamed to bloom in the presence of her ruby lips.
Lalita: Oh my.
Raj: Back off Sheldon.
Sheldon: What?
Raj: If you do not stop hitting on my lady you will feel the full extent of my wrath.
Sheldon: I'm not hitting on her.
Lalita: And I am not your lady.
Howard: And you have no wrath.
Raj: You are my lady. Our parents said so. We are for all intents and purposes one hundred percent hooked up.
Lalita: Okay, let's get something straight here. The only reason I came tonight was to get my parents off my case, I certainly don't need to be getting this old world crap from you.
Sheldon: Exactly the kind of spirit with which Princess Punchali led the monkeys to freedom.
Raj: Oh, screw Princess Punchali.
Lalita: Hey, you can't talk to me like that.
Raj: But you're not Princess Punchali.
Sheldon: Luckily for you, she could have you beheaded.
Lalita: Sheldon, are you hungry?
Sheldon: I could eat.
Lalita: Let's go.
Raj: What just happened?
Leonard: Beats the hell out of me.
Howard: I'll tell you what just happened, I just learned how to pick up Indian chicks.
Scene: The apartment. Raj is talking to his parents on the webcam.
Mrs Koothrappali: What are we supposed to say to Lalita's parents?
Dr Koothrappali: I play golf with her father, I won't be able to look at him.
Raj: Maybe you should keep your eye on the ball, Papa.
Dr Koothrappali: Oh, now you're a funny man? This is not funny, Mr Funny Man.
Leonard: Doctor and Mrs Koothrappali, in all fairness, it wasn't entirely Raj's fault.
Dr Koothrappali: This is a family matter Sheldon.
Leonard: No, I'm Leonard.
Dr Koothrappali: Oh, sorry, you all look alike to us.
Raj: But he's right, Papa, listen to him.  Sheldon enters  You! You are the one who ruined everything!
Mrs Koothrappali: Who is it? We can't see.
Dr Koothrappali: Turn us, turn us.
Raj: Go ahead, tell my parents why they won't have any grandchildren.
Sheldon: How would I know, do you have a low sperm count?
Raj: This has nothing to do with my sperm count.
Mrs Koothrappali: You are wearing the boxers that we sent you, aren't you Rajesh.
Raj: Yes Mommy.
Mrs Koothrappali: Because you know what happens to the samosas when you wear the tidy whities.
Raj: Can we please stop talking about my testicles? Sheldon, tell them what you did.
Sheldon: What did I do?
Leonard: You left with his date. Friends don't do that to each other.
Sheldon: Oh. Alright, noted. Sorry.
Raj: Sorry? That's all you can say is sorry?
Leonard: Take it, Raj. It's more than I've ever gotten.
Sheldon: And may I point out she wouldn't have asked me to go with her if you hadn't been drunk and boring.
Dr Koothrappali: Drunk?
Sheldon: And boring, her words.
Dr Koothrappali: I knew it, he moves to America and becomes an alcoholic.
Raj: I'm not an alcoholic.
Dr Koothrappali: Then why were you drunk?
Raj: It was just this one time, Papa, I swear.
Dr Koothrappali: Are you in denial? Do we have to come over and do an intervention?
Mrs Koothrappali: Don't embarrass him in front of his friends.
Dr Koothrappali: Alright. Carry us outside, we want to talk to you in private.
Raj: But Papa, please....
Dr Koothrappali: Now, Rajesh.
Raj  to Leonard and Sheldon : I have to go.
Dr Koothrappali: Now listen to me....
Raj: Please wait until I get into the hall.
Sheldon: Okay, well, good night.
Leonard: Hold on. What happened with you and Lalita?
Sheldon: We ate. She lectured me on the link between gum disease and heart attacks, nothing I didn't already know, and I came home.
Leonard: So you're not going to see her again?
Sheldon: Why would I see her again? I already have a dentist.  Exits 
Leonard: I wonder who's going to tell his parents they're not having grandchildren.
Scene: Penny's restaurant. Sheldon is on the piano, singing ""To Life"" from Fiddler on the Roof enthusiastically.
Leonard: I don't believe it, what's gotten into him?
Penny: Oh, maybe a couple of virgin cuba libres that turned out to be kind of slutty.
Leonard: You didn't?
Penny: Hey, you do your experiments, I do mine.","Raj introduces his parents, Dr. V.M. Koothrappali and Mrs. Koothrappali, to his friends via webcam. However, Raj is overwhelmed when his parents try to arrange him a date with Lalita Gupta, a childhood friend and dental student, as he cannot talk to women. To Raj's annoyance, Howard, using a fake Indian accent to impersonate Raj, phones Lalita to set up a date for them. Meanwhile, Penny takes up bar tending for some extra money. She practices mixing drinks with the guys, and they discover Raj is able to speak to women after drinking alcohol. They decide his date should be at Penny's restaurant so she and the guys can keep an eye on Raj's behavior when drinking. On his date, Raj becomes an obnoxious drunk. After Sheldon flatters Lalita with compliments comparing her to Princess Panchali, an Indian fairy tale princess, she takes him away for a meal, to Raj's horror. When Raj tries to explain all this to his parents, they are angry about his drinking. Leonard asks Sheldon if he plans to see Lalita again, but he replies that he already has a dentist.",summ_screen
"Scene: The cafeteria. Sheldon is drawing on a napkin.
Raj: What are you drawing over there?
Sheldon: It's a hypothetical containment field for a Frisbee-sized wormhole that could serve as a portal to a parallel universe.
Howard: Oh, you silly doodlebug.
Leonard: You know, a lot of scientists believe that making contact with other life-forms would probably not end well for us.
Sheldon: It's a Frisbee-sized wormhole, Leonard. You can block it with a Frisbee. Calm down.  Hands Howard the napkin 
Howard: Do you expect me to build this?
Sheldon: I expect you to wipe the pudding off your chin. Gentlemen.
Howard: Have you guys ever noticed that Sheldon always disappears every day at two forty-five?
Leonard: Really?
Raj: He probably just goes to the bathroom.
Leonard: Actually, no, he goes to the bathroom at eight a.m. with optional follow-ups at one forty-five and seven ten high-fibre Fridays.
Raj: It's sad that you know that.
Leonard: Oh, that's just the tip of the sadness iceberg.
Howard: I'm looking at his public calendar. Two forty-five to three-oh-five, nothing. Yesterday, two forty-five to three-oh-five, nothing, last week, nothing, last month, nothing. He never has anything booked during that time.
Raj: Twenty minutes a day, completely unaccounted for.
Howard: We should figure out where he goes.
Raj: Ooh, this is exciting. Like one of my classic murder mystery dinner parties.
Leonard: Right, the case of who murdered three Saturday nights of my life?
Howard: Colonel Koothrapali in the kitchen with the olive spread.
Raj: It was tapenade and you guys suck. Credits sequence.
Scene: Penny's apartment. Penny is texting.
Penny: So, how was work today?
Leonard: Well, I spent most of the afternoon growing isotopically pure crystals for neutrino detection.
Penny: That sounds like fun.
Leonard: Yeah, it was.
Penny: Oh, good, I guessed right.
Leonard: Who you talking to?
Penny: Oh, just this guy I met at school.
Leonard: Oh, great. We're still dating, right?
Penny: Relax. He's just a friend. We're doing an oral report together. He's really nice.
Leonard: I'm sorry, what was that? I had a little stroke after oral.
Penny: Would you stop? Look, he just moved here from London, okay? He doesn't really know anybody.
Leonard: Oh, good, an English accent, the sexiest accent you can have.
Penny: No. That's not true. There's French, there's Italian. No, you're right, it's the best.
Leonard: Did you tell him you have a boyfriend?
Penny: It didn't come up.
Leonard: Well, maybe you should tell him.
Penny: What am I supposed to say?
Leonard: Say, can't talk right now, hanging with my boyfriend. England sucks, you suck, USA number one.
Penny: Fine. Hanging with my boyfriend. Talk to you later. Happy?
Leonard: Yes. Thank you.
Penny: Mm-hmm. Hmm.
Leonard: What did he say?
Penny: Nothing.
Leonard: What?
Penny: Did your boyfriend make you type that?
Leonard: I hate this guy.
Penny: Don't be like that.
Leonard: Come on, trust me, he's hitting on you.
Penny: No, he's not. We're just friends. Look, is this gonna be a problem? Because he's supposed to come over tomorrow to work.
Leonard: Really? Here?
Penny: If it makes you uncomfortable, I'll switch partners, even though the thing's due next week and everyone already has a partner and I'll probably end up failing the class.
Leonard: That'd be great. Thank you.
Scene: The corridor outside Sheldon's office.
Howard: Two forty-four, Right on schedule. Hey, Sheldon.
Sheldon: Oh, hello.
Howard: Raj and I are heading over to the genetics lab to pet the glow-in-the-dark bunny. Want to come with us?
Sheldon: No, thank you.
Raj: Are you sure? They turn off the lights, and it's like a cute little laser show that poops all over the place.
Sheldon: I'm quite sure. Good day.
Howard: Well, where are you going?
Sheldon: Where are you going?
Raj: We just told you.
Sheldon: I just told you.
Howard: No, you didn't.
Sheldon: Well, it's your word against mine; see you in court.
Howard: Should we follow him?
Raj: I don't know, I'm torn. I want to know where he's going, but now I kind of want to play with the bunny.
Alex: Hi, guys.
Howard: Hey, Alex, do you know where your boss just went?
Alex: No.
Howard: Don't you know his schedule?
Alex: All I know is corduroy makes too much noise and I have to go find quieter pants.
Howard: Come on.
Raj: Boy, what I wouldn't give to get her out of those pants and into something a little more stylish.
Scene: A corridor in the basement. Sheldon takes out a key, unlocks a door and enters.
Howard: This is where he goes? What's in there?
Raj: I think it's an old storage room.
Howard: What could he be doing in there every day for twenty minutes?
Raj: Well, he's not doing twenty-minute abs, because if he were, he would have way better abs. Can you hear anything?
Howard: Not yet. What are you doing?
Raj: I'm listening.
Howard: Can't you face the other way and listen?
Raj: I can't do anything right for you, can I?
Howard: What the hell is he up to?
Raj: He is kind of a weirdo. Maybe he's got Leonard Nimoy chained up in there. Or Bill Gates. Or Stephen Hawking.
Howard: Why would he chain up Stephen Hawking?
Raj: Howard, please, you can't treat the man differently just because he's disabled. That's not okay.
Scene: The apartment.
Leonard: If you're wondering why I've been staring through the peephole, I'm trying to get a look at this guy who's coming over to Penny's.
Sheldon: To be honest, I didn't know you were here.
Leonard: It's not a big deal. He's just in her history class. They're working on a project together. I don't even know why I care. You know what, I don't care.
Sheldon: You think you don't care?
Leonard: This is silly. I have nothing to worry about.
Sheldon: Oh, I don't know. I mean, statistically speaking, I'm sure you have something to worry about.
Leonard: What do you mean?
Sheldon: Well, if we assume your looks are average, yeah, right off the bat, fifty percent of men on Earth are more attractive than you. That's one point five billion handsome lads standing by, waiting to rain on your parade.
Leonard: Well, yeah, but this isn't just about looks. I'm, I'm way above average in a lot of other things.
Sheldon: Not height, vision, athleticism, or ability to digest dairy products.
Leonard: I'm talking about important things like emotional maturity.
Sheldon: You were just spying on your girlfriend through a peephole.
Leonard: I liked it better when you thought I wasn't here.
Sheldon: I'm not saying you don't have attractive qualities. Your choice of friends is impeccable, you're a good sleeper, and last but not least, you buy the grapes I like. You're a real catch compared to some snoring guy with a fridge full of lousy grapes.
Leonard: None of this matters. I trust that Penny cares about me, and nothing's gonna happen with this guy.
Sheldon: Well, unless of course he's a skilled hypnotist.
Leonard: What?
Sheldon: While unlikely, it's still a statistical possibility. She might be performing sexual acts with him and not even know it.
Leonard: Now you're just being ridiculous.
Sheldon: Am I? The mind's a mysterious thing, Leonard. He could be having the time of his life while she thinks she's a chicken pecking for corn.
Scene: The university basement.
Raj: Look at us, sneaking around in the middle of the night like a couple of cat burglars.
Howard: I think we're more like ninjas.
Raj: I don't want to be a ninja, I want to be a cat burglar.
Howard: Fine, I'll be a ninja, you be a cat burglar.
Raj: No, we both have to be the same thing. Okay, we're ninjas.
Howard: Thank you.
Raj: But next time, we'll be cat burglars.
Howard: It's locked.
Raj: Are you sure?
Howard: Yes, I'm sure. Now, you stand guard, I'm going to...
Raj  trying door : It's locked.
Howard: Just keep an eye out. I'll have this open in a minute.
Raj: When did you learn how to pick locks?
Howard: When I was starting to do magic in junior high, I thought I could be an escape artist like Harry Houdini.
Raj: How did that work out?
Howard: Pretty good. I managed to escape friends, popularity, and every party thrown in a twelve mile radius. There. Ready?
Raj: Hold on, hold on.
Howard: What?
Raj: Sheldon is a very smart man, and he obviously wants to keep this a secret.
Howard: Yeah, so?
Raj: What if it's booby-trapped?
Howard: Don't worry, I'm one step ahead of him.
Raj: Great, what's your pl...  Howard pushes him inside 
Howard: Are we good?
Raj: Yeah. Huh. Forty-three? What the hell does that mean?
Howard: I don't know. The solution to an equation?
Raj: Maybe. It's a prime number. Encryption systems are built on prime numbers.
Howard: What kind of secret does Sheldon have to encrypt?
Raj: He's always been very cagey about what he puts in his egg salad to make it so tasty.
Howard: It's paprika.
Raj: Really? Well, oh, okay, one mystery solved.
Scene: The apartment.
Voice from Outside: Okay, good night.
Penny  off : Thanks, Cole. See you at school.
Cole  off : See you.
Leonard: I'll be right back.
Sheldon: I thought you left a long time ago. Leonard  rushing to catch up with Cole : 'sup?
Cole: Hey.
Leonard: You, uh, moving into the apartment on the fifth floor?
Cole: No, I was just visiting a friend.
Leonard: Oh, cool. That cute blonde on four?
Cole: Yeah. You know her?
Leonard: I, well, I see her around. I like to keep my distance because her boyfriend is a pretty scary dude.
Cole: Really?
Leonard: Yeah. He's ganged up.
Cole: She told me he's a scientist.
Leonard: That's the name of his gang. The Scientists. They are crazy.
Cole: Well, thanks for the tip.
Leonard: No problem, brother. Stay frosty.  Cole leaves. Leonard spots Penny watching.  We're still dating, right?
Scene: The cafeteria.
Alex: Oh, hello, Dr. Hofstadter.
Leonard: Hey, Alex, and call me Leonard. Dr. Hofstadter is my father. And my mother. And my sister. And our cat. Although, I'm pretty sure Dr. Boots Hofstadter's degree was honorary.
Alex: May I join you, Leonard?
Leonard: Sure.
Alex: Thanks.
Leonard: Hey, Alex, let me ask you something. My girlfriend knows this guy at school. He's got an English accent.
Alex: Ooh, I love English accents.
Leonard: Yeah, you all do. Anyway, I feel like he's hitting on her. She says he's just being nice and that I should trust her.
Alex: It's probably harmless. You know how it is. I'm sure you get hit on all the time.
Leonard: Right. Because girls are always like, ooh, that guy owns two Star Trek uniforms and gets a lot of ear infections. I got to get me some of that.
Alex: I don't know, I bet it happens more than you realize.
Leonard: Trust me, it doesn't.
Alex: You sure? You're cute, you're funny. Maybe you're getting hit on, and you don't even know it.
Leonard: Really?
Alex: Yep, pretty sure.
Leonard  laughs : Okay, I got to get back to work. Thanks for listening.
Alex: No problem.
Leonard: Hope-hope no girls rip my clothes off on the way.
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Scene: Raj's office.
Raj: Come on, we're smart guys. We can figure this out.
Howard: Forty-three. What is forty-three? Besides my mom's neck size.
Raj: It's the atomic number for technetium.
Howard: That stuff's radioactive.
Raj: Do you think he's building a bomb?
Howard: Ah, it took him two years to put together that Lego Death Star, I'm not worried.
Raj: Ooh, this could be something. forty-three is the number of calories in half a cup of fat-free yoghurt.
Howard: Why would you know that?
Raj: I'm sorry. We can't all eat whatever we want and still stay thin. Wait, in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, isn't forty-three the answer to the question of life, the universe,and everything?
Howard: That's forty-two, dumb-ass.
Raj: Hey, hey. Feelings.
Howard: We should stop. I'm exhausted.
Raj: Yeah, me, too. We've got more important things to do. Who cares what stupid forty-three means?
Howard: Not me.
Raj: Let's go home. You want to get something to eat?
Howard: Sounds good.
Raj: What the balls is forty-three?
Howard: I have to know!
Scene: The stairwell.
Leonard: Hi.
Penny: Hey, shouldn't you be out with your gang, spray painting equations on the side of buildings?
Leonard: Come on, I'm sorry.
Penny: I just can't believe you don't trust me.
Leonard: I do, of course I do.
Penny: Then why did you embarrass me in front of my friend, who, by the way, knew exactly who you were?
Leonard: Really?
Penny: Your picture's on my refrigerator.
Leonard: Oh. You know, I'm really starting to not like this guy.
Penny: What is your problem? Do you use up all your thinking at work and then have none left over for when you get home?
Leonard: I don't know. It-it-it's hard sometimes. Everywhere you go, guys hit on you, even if I'm standing right there. And they're all taller than me. Why is everyone taller than me? You know what, this is all in my head. It's my problem, not yours.
Penny: Leonard, why do you always do this? Listen to me, you're the one I'm with. You know I love you, so will you please relax because you're driving me crazy.
Leonard: You know that's the first time you ever said that you love me.
Penny: Yeah.
Leonard: We're just supposed to pretend it's not a big deal?
Penny: That's exactly what we're gonna do because you're about to make me cry, and we both know if I start crying, you're gonna start crying.
Leonard: You're right, you should go.
Penny  crying : All right.
Leonard  crying : She loves me.  Receives text  Hey, it's Alex. Nice having coffee with you. If you want to talk more, I'm always available. Smiley face, smiley face. What a friendly girl.
Scene: The cafeteria.
Howard: Okay, picture's up. Looks like the camera's working.
Raj: That's good quality video.
Howard: It better be. It's the spare camera for the Mars rover.
Raj: How did you get your hands on that?
Howard: Million dollar camera, ten dollar lock.
Raj: Oh, my God, here he comes. This is it.
Howard: What the hell is that thing?
Raj: I don't know.
Sheldon  on screen : This is Dr. Sheldon Cooper. Experimental log. Wormhole generator test forty-four.
Howard: Wormhole generator test?  On screen a wormhole appears 
Sheldon: The first forty-three parallel universes I've checked proved to be empty. I see no reason to suspect universe number forty-four will be any different.  Puts his head in the wormhole 
Howard: Oh, my God!
Raj: Holy crap! Sheldon  with an alien creature stuck to his face : Oh! It's eating my face!
Raj: Aah! It's eating his face! Sheldon  throwing alien onto the laptop : I found your webcam and replaced the video feed. You two should be ashamed of yourselves.
Raj: Sheldon, we're really sorry.
Howard: Yeah, really sorry.
Sheldon: Sorry? You may not realize it, but I have difficulty navigating certain aspects of daily life. You know, understanding sarcasm, feigning interest in others, not talking about trains as much as I want to. It's exhausting. Which is why, for twenty minutes a day, I like to go down to that room, turn my mind off and do what I need to do to recharge.
Howard: But what are you doing in there?
Raj: And what does forty-three mean?
Sheldon: You don't need to know, you don't deserve to know, and you will never know.
Raj: Yeah, well, I know how to make your egg salad now.
Scene: The room in the basement. Sheldon enters, takes out a box, takes a beanbag from the box, then starts playing keepie-uppie,
Sheldon: One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight... Drat. I'm never going to get to forty-three again. One, two, three, four... Rats.","Leonard is jealous of Penny's British classmate Cole who works with her on an oral class project, afraid Cole is hitting on her. Confronting him on the staircase, he tries to frighten him off Penny, unaware he is uninterested. She overhears them and is furious at Leonard's lack of trust. In the Caltech cafeteria, Leonard discusses his problem with Alex, who flirts with him, unbeknown to him. He later tells Penny of his insecurity about other men hitting on her, and she finally confesses her love for him. Leonard says that this is the first time she said that she loves him. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj wonder what Sheldon does from 2:45 to 3:05 pm daily. They see him enter a storage room in Caltech's basement. They break in at midnight to find only the number ""43"" on a chalkboard and nothing else. They try to discover its meaning using their science, mathematics and popular media knowledge but to no avail. Howard installs a ""borrowed"" Mars Rover camera to spy on Sheldon. Finding the camera, he fakes a video of himself in the room under attack by an alien creature after he opens a small wormhole to find life in the 44th parallel universe, the first ""43"" being lifeless. He admonishes them for spying and reveals he relaxes in the room from his difficulties in daily life, but will not explain ""43"" because they don't need or deserve to know. In the final scene, the audience sees Sheldon playing with a hacky sack in the room: ""43"" is his maximum number of consecutive hits.",summ_screen
"[ The apartment ]
Sheldon: Hello. I'm Doctor Sheldon Cooper, and welcome to Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags, the final episode flagtacular.  gasps  I knew it was coming. Still scary. Now, I'm sure you're thinking, the final episode? Who will stand between us and flag ignorance?
Amy: I know I was thinking that. Is this a show on flags or mind reading?
Sheldon: But the truth is I can no longer balance a full-time career, a popular Internet show, and a girlfriend.
Amy: And he really does have one, you jerks on the comment board.
Sheldon: So as they say, all good things must come to an end.
Amy: After only 232 episodes.
Sheldon: 233 if we include the one somebody forgot to press record on.
Amy: You said you weren't gonna bring that up.
Sheldon: And you said you pressed record. Anyway, please sit back, relax, and join us as we take our final lap, as indicated by the waving of this racing flag. And, of course, white flags can also represent surrender, the Stewards of Gondor, and the Japanese Minamoto clan, but I'm sure you remember that from episode sixty-two, White Flags, Who's Wavin' 'Em and Why?
Amy: That was a good one.
Sheldon: It was so good.
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♪ Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state ♪
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♪ Then nearly 14 billion years ago expansion started... Wait! ♪
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♪ The Earth began to cool ♪
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♪ The autotrophs began to drool, Neanderthals developed tools ♪
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♪ We built the Wall ♪
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We built the pyramids
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♪ Math, Science, History, unraveling the mystery ♪
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♪ That all started with a big bang ♪
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Bang!
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[ An office at the university ]
Raj: You know, I thought cleaning out a dead professor's office was gonna just be boring, but then I found his dentures and realized it's also gross.
Howard: Doesn't Professor Abbott's family want any of this stuff?
Leonard: I don't think he had a family.
Raj: That's rough.
Leonard: I know. You can spend your whole life working, and at the end all that's left are some papers in a box.
Howard: Makes you think. Oh, well.
Leonard: Hey. Hey, we're supposed to look through all this stuff before we throw it away in case it's important.
Howard: I did. It's all outdated or disproved.
Raj: I don't know. This old pen kind of proves gravity. When I tilt it, her bathing suit falls right off.
Howard: Oh, my dad used to have a pen like that. I dated it all through sixth grade.
Leonard: It still feels weird just throwing away his work like this.
Howard: Don't feel bad. Someday someone will be throwing out your work, too.
Leonard: That someone was Sheldon, and the day was yesterday. Hey, look at this. Dear Roger, to be opened upon your first great discovery. Love, Mom. Wow, look at the date. He saved this fifty years and never got to open it.
Howard: That's intense.
Raj: Poor Roger Abbott.
Howard: Roger Abbott sounds just like Roger Rabbit.
Raj: Roger Abbott, Roger Abbott, Roger Abbott. Oh, my God, Leonard, I know he's dead, but try it. It's fun. Roger Abbott, Roger Abbott.
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[ A hotel conference room ]
Dan: Penny. Oh, my rookie of the year.
Penny: Oh, Dan. My boss who didn't want to hire me and now's a little hug machine.
Dan: Oh, look at you. Brand-new and already the third best sales rep.
Penny: Aw.
Dan: Yes. Why don't you come over to my table.
Penny: I'll be right there. Bernadette's just parking the car.
Dan: Oh, good. Bernadette. Cute, sweet, vicious little Bernadette.
Penny: Come on. She's not that bad.
Dan: Oh, yeah? At the company picnic she yelled at me and my grandson for losing the three-legged race. I mean, he still calls her that mean kid with the big boobies.
Penny: I know she can be a little intense, but, I swear, she is so sweet once you get past all the...
Bernadette: Hey, what are you talking about?
Penny: Oh. We were just talking about how much we love working with you. Isn't that right? Dan?
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[ The apartment ]
Sheldon: Over the years here at Fun With Flags, we've had an opportunity to learn, laugh, wonder.
Amy: And, yes, even shed a tear or two.
Sheldon: Like when you do a two-hour Fourth of July spectacular and it doesn't get recorded.
Amy: How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?
Sheldon: How about four thousand. One for every domino I set up to make that American flag. Please enjoy these highlights.
Highlight 1
Sheldon: Crikey, what flag do we have today?
Amy: Australia, mate. Highlight 2
Sheldon: And now it's time for the speed round of Flag or Not a Flag.
Kripke: Fwag, fwag, not a fwag, fwag, I am cwushing this. Highlight 3
Amy: Say, Betsy Ross, what you working on?
Sheldon: I have no idea. Because the story of me sewing the first American flag is unsupported poppycock.
Amy: Then who did sew it, hmm?
Sheldon: Don't ask me. I'm just a simple seamstress whose descendants are out to make a quick buck. Highlight 4
Sheldon: Fancy a dip, my dear?
Amy: I do.
Sheldon: Wait, that purple flag indicates that marine pests, such as jellyfish, are present.
Amy: Wow, that flag is a lifesaver.
Sheldon: No. This is. Stop looking at my legs. Highlight 5
Kripke: Not a fwag, fwag, fwag, not a fwag. Fwag. Ugh cwap.
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[ The office ]
Raj: When stuff like this gets me down, you know what I like to do?
Howard: Sing Hakuna Matata like an eight-year-old girl?
Raj: Wrong, smarty-pants. It's Everything Is Awesome from The Lego Movie.
Leonard: Look at these notebooks. They're full of pages and pages of data. He clearly spent years on this.
Howard: Mmm. It's just columns of random numbers. Toss it.
Leonard: Well, but what if this was a potential breakthrough for him? What if, what if this is the thing that would've finally let him open that bottle of champagne?
Raj: Maybe he didn't know what to pair champagne with. Strawberries, caviar, oysters. All good choices. Yeah, that look right there is why people eat before they come to your parties.
Leonard: This has to mean something.
Howard: Well, there's no discernible pattern that I can see, but it shouldn't be too hard to run the numbers and check.
Leonard: Well, maybe we can get some time on the supercomputer.
Howard: Sure. We could try multiple regressions with varying physical and experimental constants.
Leonard: Oh, we could run a pattern-matching algorithm against well-known unsolved physics problems.
Howard: Ooh, it might be a substitution cipher. We could start with basic cryptanalysis.
Raj: Or we could talk to this guy he used to share an office with.
Howard: Oh, let's do that.
Leonard: Because you don't know how to do cryptanalysis, do you?
Howard: Yeah, I'm not even sure if it's the right word.
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[ The conference room ]
Penny: So, Dan, you have a grandson. How old is he?
Dan: Seven.
Bernadette: Oh, yeah. I remember him from the picnic. He was the one crying like a wuss the whole time.
Penny: I heard he was being picked on by a mean kid.
Bernadette: Just builds character. Like my dad said, nobody likes a crybaby except their mommies and Democrats.""
Dan: I need another drink.
Bernadette: What's his problem?
Penny: Oh, I don't know. Maybe he didn't like the fact that you called his grandson a wuss.
Bernadette: Well, I didn't think you were supposed to say sissy anymore.
Penny: Okay, look, I know what a good person you are, but sometimes people think you might come off a little harsh.
Bernadette: What? I'm, like, the sweetest person I know. Look at me. I should be in a tree baking cookies.
Penny: Yes, but once in a while, people think you're a little mean.
Bernadette: Oh, yeah? You one of those people?
Penny: No. No, no, no. I think the cookie thing.
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[ The apartment ]
Amy: Action.
Sheldon: Welcome back. Our guest today is a returning fan favourite. He puts the reading in your rainbow, the Geordi in your La Forge, and the Kunta in your Kinte, Mr. LeVar Burton.
LeVar Burton: Thank you, Sheldon. Now, remember our deal.
Sheldon: You do this, I delete your contact information.
LeVar: While?
Sheldon: While you watch me do it.
LeVar: Great. Happy to be back.
Sheldon: Well, since you're here, I'd like to get your opinion on something. In honour of Black History Month, I portrayed George Washington Carver in a loving tribute that my roommate called wildly racist. What do you think?  On recording  Hi. My name is George.
LeVar: Oh, hell, no.
Sheldon: You heard him, Leonard. No, it's not racist.
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[ An apartment building ]
Howard: Are we sure this is the place?
Raj: The doorman said this is the right building.
Leonard: I think if you're pulling up your pants, you're not a doorman.  Knocks 
Man  O.C. : Who is it?
Leonard: Uh, I've been looking for a Professor Sharpe?
Professor Sharpe: Hold on. Can I help you?
Leonard: Hi. We're from the university. We're trying to get some information about Professor Abbott.
Howard: We were cleaning out his office and found these books full of numbers.
Leonard: Any chance you know what it is?
Professor Sharpe: Yes, he was always working on this.
Raj: I was thinking it might be some sort of interstellar coordinate system, maybe an updated version of Hubble's law. I keep seeing the number 90 repeating. That could be the angle of perturbation of a distant galaxy.
Professor Sharpe: It's the number of calories in a yoghurt. That's his food diary.
Leonard: Really?
Professor Sharpe: Yeah, he wrote down everything he ever ate. He was convinced that calorie restriction was the key to living forever.
Raj: Does it work?
Howard: Seriously?
Raj: Well, he could have been hit by a bus. You don't know.
Professor Sharpe: Sorry it's not more interesting. On the bright side, you didn't have to listen to his stomach growl for 35 years.
Leonard: So, was there anything that Professor Abbott worked on during his life that came close to an accomplishment?
Professor Sharpe: To be honest, his research never amounted to anything.
Raj: You were his colleague. How did your research turn out? Great. Hey, this is the apartment you get when you win a Nobel.
Raj: Well, you could be very frugal. I'm getting a little tired of everybody's sarcasm.
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[ The conference room ]
Bernadette: I'm not a bully. I mean, maybe I come off a little strong, but that's only because my dad raised me to be tough and not to take crap from anybody.
Penny: No. That's fine, but there's a difference between being tough and telling your friend her new pants look like a saggy diaper.
Bernadette: I did say that, didn't I?
Penny: Yeah, you did. I felt so self-conscious, I had to return them.
Bernadette: Where? To Babies R Us?
Penny: You're doing it again.
Bernadette: Okay, sorry. Can we just go? I feel like everybody hates me.
Penny: Oh, come on, they don't hate you, all right? They're just a little intimidated. All you need to do is show everyone how sweet you really are.
Bernadette: I think I'd rather go.
Penny: No, come on. You are not going anywhere, all right? I am here for you, and we are gonna fix this together.
Bernadette: Thank you.
Penny: Even though your dress is ugly.
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[ The apartment ]
Sheldon: Well, my little flag-keteers, it looks like the last episode of Fun with Flags is at an end. If I could, I would run each and every one of you viewers up a flagpole and salute you. And if you touched the ground, burn you. I'd like to take a moment to personally thank Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, who you may or may not know is the first woman to co-host a flag or banner-related Internet info-tainment show.
Amy: Take that, glass ceiling.
Sheldon: And if I may get serious for a moment, hosting this show has been one crazy ride. But with all its ups and downs, I wouldn't give it up for the world. Except for now, when I'm giving it up. Before I sign off, I'd, uh, I'd like to share with you all one last use for a white flag. It's good for times like this. Good night.
Amy: Cut. Sheldon, that was beautiful.
Sheldon: If you didn't press record...
Amy: I pressed it.
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[ The office ]
Leonard: Well, that's it. That's the end of Roger Abbott.
Raj: And we still don't know who framed him.
Leonard: I still keep thinking about how an entire life can seemingly amount to nothing.
Howard: I guess the sad truth is, not everyone will accomplish something great. Some of us may just have to find meaning in the little moments that make up life.
Leonard: That's a nice way of looking at it.
Howard: Yeah for you, not for me. I went to space. I'm covered.
Leonard: You know what? This bottle was meant to celebrate an achievement. Let's make a pact. When one of us gets their first big breakthrough, we'll celebrate by opening this bottle of champagne and toasting Professor Abbott.
Howard: I love that.
Raj: Yeah, me, too.
Leonard: Then, of course, rubbing our success in Sheldon's face.
Raj: Oh, well, that's the best part.
Howard: Oh, yeah.
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[ The conference room ]
Bernadette: Dan, could I talk to you for a minute?
Dan: Sure, go ahead.
Bernadette: Just want you to know I didn't mean to be rude about your grandson.
Dan: No, it's okay.
Bernadette: No, it's not. Penny told me that everyone's scared of me.
Dan: What? What? Why would she say that? You know she drinks, right?
Penny: What?
Bernadette: No, she's right, and I just want you to know that from now on, I'm gonna be much more sensitive. I don't want anyone walking on eggshells around me.
Dan: Oh, well, okay, then, uh, one thing I've been meaning to tell you is that the company is gonna stop paying for our coffee.
Bernadette: No problem. When does that start?
Dan: Five months ago.
Bernadette: What?
Dan: Yeah.
Bernadette: Who's been paying for my coffee?
Dan: All of us.
Penny: Yeah. It comes from the swear jar we put money in when you curse.
Bernadette: What else don't I know about?
Penny: Uh, well, you know your private bathroom?
Bernadette: Yeah?
Penny: That was supposed to be for the whole floor.
Bernadette: You're kidding.
Dan: No, no. It's okay. It only really affected Wheelchair Kathy, and she's back in the hospital now, so it all worked out.
Bernadette: I feel so bad.
Penny: Well, then, maybe you shouldn't have named her Wheelchair Kathy.
Bernadette: Oh, my God. I thought everybody liked me, but I'm just a monster.
Dan: But a cute one, like that, uh, eyeball guy in Monsters, Inc.
Bernadette: No, I'm the worst. I'm a terrible person.
Dan: Come on, don't cry. It's okay.
Bernadette: It's not okay. How can I even work here anymore?
Penny: Because this company needs you.
Dan: It's fine. We don't mind paying for the coffee.
Bernadette: I can't let you do that.
Dan: Maybe we could get you an espresso machine for your office.
Bernadette: I guess that would be all right.
Penny: See? You don't have to be mean to get what you want.
Bernadette: You're right. Now where did we land on my bathroom?
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[ The apartment ]
Leonard: Hey.
Sheldon: Hello.
Leonard: How come you're up so late?
Sheldon: I posted the last episode of Fun with Flags hours ago, and not a single person cared enough to comment. All that effort for nothing.
Leonard: Mm. I know how you feel. I spent the day throwing out a man's entire career, and all that's left is an old bottle of champagne and a naked lady pen that Raj took when he thought no one was looking.
Sheldon: It's not the same thing. I don't think you know how I feel at all.
Leonard: Sad?
Sheldon: Hmm. You do get me. Someone left a comment.
Leonard: Yeah. What did they say?
Sheldon: Too bad your show is done. I kind of liked it. Leonard, did you hear that? Oh, the people are heartbroken. I can't take this away from the world. Fun with Flags is back.
Leonard: Congratulations.
Sheldon: Let's celebrate.
Leonard: Sheldon, that wasn't for you.
Sheldon: Oh, no, I'm not going to drink it. I just wanted to hear the pop. Yeah, I knew it was coming. Still scary.
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[ LeVar Burton's house ]
Sheldon:  Knock, knock, knock  LeVar Burton?  Knock, knock, knock  LeVar Burton?  Knock, knock, knock  LeVar Burton?
LeVar: Ugh. What are you doing here?
Sheldon: You told me not to call, and I didn't know how else to give you the good news. Fun with Flags is back, and you can be in the next episode.
LeVar: Wil Wheaton said, get a gate. I don't know why I didn't get a gate.
Sheldon: You, at least listen to the premise. Since you were born in Germany, I thought we could talk about German flags. How do you feel about dressing up like a swastika?","Leonard, Raj and Howard clean out deceased Professor Roger Abbot's office and find champagne to be opened after his first great scientific discovery. Abbot's coworker Professor Sharpe reveals that a journal full of numbers is just Abbot's food calorie diary: he believed he could live forever by controlling his calorie intake. The men realize not every scientist can make great discoveries, and resolve to drink the champagne in Roger's honor if one of them ever discovers something. Sheldon prepares his final episode of ""Fun with Flags"" and reviews highlights of the series including Amy as a kangaroo, Sheldon dressed as Betsy Ross, and playing ""Fwag, Not a Fwag"" with Barry Kripke. Sheldon's final guest is LeVar Burton. The first viewer to comment on the episode posts that he will miss the series, leading Sheldon to plan its revival and uncork Roger's champagne in front of Leonard. Penny and Bernadette attend a banquet for their pharmaceutical company. After Penny makes Bernadette realize she has been verbally bullying others, she apologizes to their boss Dan, who is afraid of her, and starts crying on hearing how she has offended her coworkers. Dan feels bad and resumes fulfilling Bernadette's wishes.",summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
Mr. Parker: Luke is gone. He merged with Kai, Kai won.
Kai: I always win.
Tyler: I would have done anything for you, and you chose death over me. I never want to see you again.
Damon: Bonnie needs magic to get out. We just need to tell her where to find some.
Bonnie: Damon, you're a genius.
Stefan: Caroline's mom isn't doing too hot.
Liz: Caroline is meant to be extraordinary, and she needs to know how proud I am of her. You tell her yourself.
Stefan: When you told me you hated me.
Caroline: I think we both know I never really hated you.
 Flatlining 
She's gone.
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[ FLASHBACK ]
 Caroline has fallen off her bike and is leaning against a tree when Liz walks in 
Liz: OK. I've got band-aids, surgical gear, and a medevac enroute for an airlift.
Caroline: You're making fun of me.
Liz: No, sweetheart. I'm making fun of me. There is no greater first than watching your kid ride without training wheels...  tends to the graze  Oh, boy... and no worst first than seeing them bite the dust. All right. There.
Caroline: Mommy?
Liz: Yes.
Caroline: Am I gonna die?
Liz: I would say your chances of survival are 100%.
Caroline: Are you gonna die?
Liz: Well... everyone dies eventually, sweetie, but not for a long, long time.
Caroline: But what if you die and I'm still here?
Liz: Well, then you'll be all grown up, and you won't need me.
Caroline: I think I'll always need you.
 Liz and Caroline hug each other 
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[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
 Caroline awakes on a couch and sees Matt, Elena, Tyler, and Stefan sleeping around her. Caroline walks over to the kitchen where Damon is still trying to write Liz's eulogy. 
 As Caroline opens the door, Damon rips a sheet of paper from a notebook and crumples it. 
Caroline: Sorry. Just, um, water.
Damon: Help yourself.
Caroline:  walks over to the sink  So what are you not writing?
Damon: You believe your mother entrusted me to eulogize her?
Caroline: That's... nice, I guess.  fills a glass with water 
Damon: I think she's trying to teach me a lesson about my own mom. Was supposed to do the eulogy at her funeral, and I just...
Caroline: We don't have to share.
Damon: Right.
Caroline: I just mean today is pretty much gonna be the worst day of my life. I'm not sure that I need to start it off by bonding with you. No offense.
Damon: None taken.
Caroline: Great. Thanks for the water.  starts to walk out of the kitchen 
Damon: Hey, blondie. Today isn't the worst day of your life. Today and tomorrow, it's a cakewalk. And there will be people day in and day out like they're afraid to leave you alone. The worst day? That's next week when there's nothing but quiet. Just a heads-up.
Caroline: Appreciate the tip.  walks out 
Damon: Sure. Anytime.
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 Caroline is writing a to-do list for Liz's funeral 
Caroline  V.O. : You've all asked what you can do to help.
 Cut to Caroline talking to Elena, Matt, Tyler and Stefan in the living room 
Caroline: There are five day's worth of projects on here. We are going to do them in one. We can break the rules and cut through the red tape. I expect my mom to be properly celebrated and buried by the end of the day.
Matt: Sure, Care. Whatever you need.
 Tyler and Stefan nod 
Caroline: Elena, you're coming with me.
Elena: Where are we going?
Caroline: Casket shopping. Let's move!
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[ EXT. SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE - FRONT PORCH ]
 Caroline and Elena walk through the front door 
Elena: You drive. I sent my car to Jeremy.
Caroline: Jeremy! I forgot to put him on my list of people to call.
Elena: It's okay. I called him.
 Overlay of 1994 prison world, Bonnie walks up to the front door 
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[ 1994 PRISON WORLD - SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
 Bonnie is filming on the camera 
Bonnie: It's day 278 inside this stupid prison world. I have two broken toes, nine blisters, and an ear infection, but I don't care. I have phesmatosed the crap out of this magic Canadian rock, and I have my magic again.  Getting a drink of bourbon  And when that eclipse hits 12:28, I'm going home. You hear that, me? Home.  Drinks 
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[ JO'S APARTMENT ]
 Jo is throwing up into the toilet and Alaric is standing just outside of the bathroom 
Alaric: Uh, you sure you don't want me to hold your hair back or something?
Jo: Stay away form me. This is gross. We haven't been dating long enough for you to see gross.
Alaric: I have guilt. The vegan dish I made fun of did you in.
Jo: I'm dying. Stupid Thai food. Never again.  Throws up 
Alaric: You know, maybe would just skip the funeral.
Jo: We're going.
 The doorbell rings. Alaric opens the front door and sees Kai, who doesn't look too good. 
Kai: Hey.  Alaric tries to shut the door  Wait, wait, wait, wait.  Alaric opens the door  Look. I know you hate me, but I really... really need to see my sister.
Alaric: I think she'll pass.
 Alaric tries to shut the door again, but when Jo appears at the door, he leaves it open 
Jo: What are you doing here?
 Alaric opens the door 
Kai: I called to tell you I was sick, and you... you hung up on me.
Jo: Because I have food poisoning. Did the sound of me vomiting on the other end of line not clue you in?
Kai: Look. There's an issue I've been worried about since the merge because we really didn't do it right. You know, the whole , ""You're not my twin"" ""Hey. That's okay. Close enough"" plan? It worked, which is, you know, cool. Hey, I'm even a little bit nice now in case you were wondering. But I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop. And, well, I think it's dropped because I'm... Where's the bathroom?  Kai starts vomiting blood 
Jo: Oh, God! Ric!
Alaric:  Gives Kai something to vomit into  Here.
 Alaric and Jo look concerned 
Kai: I don't think you have food poisoning. I was supposed to merge my magic with you. But I got Luke's instead. Ohh. Now I'm defective, and I think that's why you're sick. I kind of feel like I'm dying, actually. And if I die, so do you, dad, Liv, and the rest of our dumb coven. So could you please fix me, like, now?
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[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
 Damon is putting on a tie for the funeral. 
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[ FLASHBACK: 1857 - SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
 Young Stefan is putting on a tie for his mother's funeral. Damon walks in. 
Damon: What are you doing?
Stefan: Borrowing one of father's ties for the funeral.
Damon: He will skin you alive. Take mine.  Takes off his tie and kneels down to put it on Stefan  Okay.
Stefan: Did you finish the speech?
Damon: Not quite.
Stefan: It's an important speech.
Damon: I will finish it, Stefan.
Stefan: Father said we're not to cry.
Damon: That is because father is incapable of human emotion. You are ten. You can cry if you feel like it.
Stefan:  Shakes his head  I don't think I will.
Damon: Why's that?
Stefan: Because mother's angel told me everything would be alright.
Damon: When was this?
Stefan: Last night in my sleep. She visited me. Did she visit you?
Damon: I must have missed it. There. Be on your way.  Pats Stefan on the head, who leaves the room. 
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[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE - PRESENT DAY ]
 Stefan is standing behind Damon. 
Stefan: Well, I see the eulogy is coming along swimmingly.
Damon: It's percolating.
Stefan: Listen. I need your advice, and I need you to not be a dick about it because I have no one else to ask.
Damon: Oh, this sounds promising.
Stefan: What did I just say?  Damon gestures for Stefan to continue  All right, look. Something happened between Caroline and me.
Damon: Ooh! Finally!
Stefan: And then her mom died, and I haven't had a chance to talk to her about it, and I don't know the best way to handle it.
Damon: Oh. Pull the ripcord.
Stefan: What?
Damon: Well, she's not the one. If she was, you wouldn't have to ask.
Stefan: Yeah, but I didn't even-
Damon: You've been in love twice in your life, Stefan. Setting aside that it was technically the same face, does this feel like that?  Stefan doesn't answer  Not all love is true love, brother. Caroline wants the real deal, and if you don't, pull the ripcord before you make things worse. Just not today. Let her have today.
 Damon leaves the room 
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[ EXT. ARCHER & SON'S FUNERAL HOME ]
Ms. McGruder: Your mother was such a vibrant woman. Even after your father ran off with that man.
Elena:  rushes in  Thank you, Ms. McGruder. I'm sure we'll see you at the funeral.  quickly leads Caroline away.  Well, welcome to the world of awkward sympathies. That's why you have to be prepared with your responses. I recommend at least three.
Caroline: I don't know how you survived this.
Elena: Your responses will be different for each category of people in your life: friends of circumstance, casual acquaintances, loved ones.
Caroline: I kissed Stefan. I want to talk to him about it, but if it's bad, I feel like he won't be honest, you know, not today.
Elena: Then talk to him about it tomorrow. You already have a lot on your plate.
Caroline: I think I need to know today. We're behind schedule. Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ JO'S APARTMENT ]
 Jo is giving Kai a checkup 
Jo: Any joint pain?
Kai: Mm-hmm.
Jo: Headaches?
Kai: Yup.
Jo: Are you pregnant?
Kai: Stop making jokes. I feel like I'm being scrunched from inside out. This is kinda private. Does your baby-boo need to be here?
Alaric: I'm not leaving her alone with you, so deal with it.
Jo: Okay. Your vitals are fine, your temperature is normal. I'll wait on pathology, but there is nothing medically wrong with you.
Kai: Yeah, duh, because I'm magically diseased. You haven't puked in at least...
Jo:  Realizes Kai is about to vomit blood  Oh!
 Jo goes to get a trash can for Kai. As he is vomiting, he grabs Jo's arm and absorbs some of her magic. 
Alaric: Hey, hey!  pulls Kai off of Jo 
Kai: Oh. I feel better.
Jo: Yeah because you juice-boxed my magic.
Kai: Yeah, sorry about that. That was an accident, but I... Wow! I legitimately feel better. You need to give me your magic.
Jo: What?
Kai: This faux merge is clearly failing because I was supposed to get your magic, right?  Kai gets up toward Jo, but Alaric stands in front of him  Just - I don't know - put it in a teddy bear or a bed pan and gimmie.  reaches out his hand 
Alaric:  Grabs Kai's hand  Listen. I could just as easily break seven little bones with one good squeeze, okay?
Kai: I can see you're skeptical, Ric. Can I call you Ric? Hey, buddy, but here's the thing you need to know is that Jo only survives if I do, okay? And if that's not enough for you, the power that binds the prison worlds comes form the leader of the gemini coven. If I die, the worlds collapse, alright? I see vacancy. Would you like me to start over with single syllables?
Alaric: Did you say prison worlds, as in more than one?
Kai: Has no one ever mentioned that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ 1994 PRISON WORLD - THE CAVE ]
Bonnie: This is it. I'm ready. There's no one to stop me. I have magic and the ascendant and the eclipse.
 The cave starts to rumble and Bonnie looks up to see a night sky with snow falling. 
Bonnie: No. No!
 Bonnie climbs out of the hole to find the world covered in snow. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
Elena: I'm worried about Caroline. I don't think she's handling this as well as she thinks she is.  sees Damon still writing the eulogy  You're not done yet?
Damon: No, I'm not done, and I will never be done. I am not a nice person and should not have to stand in front of the whole town and pretend to be a nice person. This is Liz having a last laugh from the great beyond.
Elena: Hey. Easy. You are nice... ish.
Damon: Not helping.
Elena: This isn't about you, Damon. This isn't even about Liz. It's about Caroline and what she needs to hear. Okay?  kisses Damon on the cheek and leaves the room 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ FLASHBACK - 1857, MYSTIC FALLS ]
 Damon, holding a bottle of bourbon, walks up to Stefan, who is at their mother's grave 
Stefan: You missed your speech.
Damon: I know.
Stefan: Why?
Damon: I did not know what to say.
Stefan:  crying  You could have just said goodbye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE - PRESENT DAY ]
 Damon starts writing 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ JO'S APARTMENT ]
Jo: I really don't have a choice.
Alaric: Of course you have a choice. It's your magic to give or not give.
Jo: What do you think I should do?
Alaric: Look, my life is full of martyrs who cave to the bad guy, trying to be heroes, and it never ends well. Somebody inevitably gets hurt or dead, and that somebody could just as easily be you, or Bonnie regardless, no matter what you do. So, if you wanna fight adn keep your magic, I will fight with you. And if not, well... I loved you when you weren't a witch, and I'm pretty sure I will still love you regardless.
Jo: Pretty sure?
Alaric: Yeah, at least 92%.
 Alaric kisses Jo's forehead and they hug 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ MYSTIC FALLS CHURCH ]
 Many people are walking for the funeral while Caroline is inside looking at Liz's dead body and Stefan walks in 
Stefan: Caroline? Doing alright?
Caroline: Yeah. Fine. All things... considered.
Stefan:  walks over  Sure you're doing okay?
Caroline: Mm-hmm. Yeah. No. I don't know. Just now, I was supposed to put you into a category so I would know what to say to you, but then I realized I didn't know what category you would want to be put in. So, uh, I was thinking, ""I guess there's no time like the horribly inappropriate present to get to the bottom of that.""  pause  I could list the categories if you like.
Stefan: Caroline, I, um... I-I want to talk to you about all this. I do, but, maybe when we're alone and you've had a chance to get through the day.
Caroline: Yeah. God, of course. Um, this is not the time. I'm so sorry.
Stefan: Hey, hey.  hugs Caroline  Don't be sorry.  lets her go  We'll talk when all this is over.  leaves the room 
 Caroline adjusts her mom's badge and starts crying. Elena walks in. 
Elena: Care. They're ready. Do you need a minute?
Caroline: No, I'm okay.  looks at her mom's body  I'm gonna be alright, mom. I promise. Everything will be fine after today.  looks up  I'm ready.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ PRISON WORLD ]
Bonnie: Okay. Clearly, I've been dropped into a snowy tundra hell dimension. Either that or I finally had a psychotic break.
 A green light shines over the world. Bonnie looks up to see the Aurora Borealis 
 Bonnie makes her way to a house in the distance and enters it 
Bonnie: Incendia!
 Several candles in the house light up. Bonnie walks over to the table, where she finds a journal stating that the Northern Lights are a recurring celestial event like the eclipse in the 1994 Prison World. She also finds that she is a prison world of November 1, 1903. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ EXT. MYSTIC FALLS CHURCH ]
 Matt is standing outside and Tyler shows up 
Matt: There you are. You're late.
Tyler:  putting on his jacket  Yeah. Liv used to say she hated all my ties, so I had to find a new one.  slips down the stairs 
Matt: Are you drunk?
Tyler: That depends. How many days in a row can someone drink before they're just normal?
 Tyler tries to enter the church but Matt stops him. 
Matt: You're not going in there.
Tyler: Back off, man. It's Caroline's mom. I'm not missing her funeral.
 Tyler tries to enter again, but Matt stops him, causing him to slip and fall. 
Matt: I'm sorry about you and LIv. I know you've been going through a lot of crap, but Caroline does not deserve you bringing it here.
 Matt walks inside the church. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ INT. MYSTIC FALLS CHURCH ]
Pastor: We are here today to pay our tribute and our respect to a pillar of our community, our sister, our protector, Sheriff Elizabeth Forbes. We are also here today to show our love and support for Liz's family and friends.
 The pastor's words fade as Elena reaches out to Caroline's hand. Police force members walk up to honor Sheriff Forbes. They place an American flag over her casket. 
Officer: Calling Sheriff Forbes. This is the last call for Sheriff Forbes.  Matt leans forward as if getting an idea  No response. Radio Number 2-6 is out of service after twelve years and four months of police service. Gone, but never forgotten. Center!
 The officers return to their seats and Damon walks up for the eulogy. 
Damon: Liz Forbes was my friend. In her last moments, she asked me to pass along a message to her daughter, but I cut her off before she could say too much. I told her she could tell Caroline herself, but she didn't get that chance. Your mom wanted you to know how proud of you she was, and she should be. You're a beautiful, strong woman, a generous friend, and a bright light in a sea of dark. She said you were extraordinary, and you are, and so was she. Liz was a hero to this town. She was a hero to all of you. And she was a hero to me. Goodbye, Sheriff. You will be missed.
 Damon returns to his seat and Caroline walks up. 
Caroline: Thank you all for coming. This is for my mom. ♪Go in peace. Go in kindness. Go in love. Go in faith. Leave the day. The day behind us. The day is done. Go in grace. Let us go into the dark. Not afraid. Not alone. Let us hope by some good pleasure. Safely to. Arrive at home.♪
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ MYSTIC GRILL ]
Tyler: I'm sober. Don't ask me to leave.
Matt: I'm not. I'm glad you pulled it together. The thing is, Ty, I get it, alright? We've all been through so much that it's bound to make us a little crazy. But I was thinking, you know, watching the way all those cops honored her today, I want to be a part of something like that. So I talked to one of the deputies, and he gave me an application. There's this, uh, officer training program. Seems pretty cool, you know, like something I'm supposed to be a part of. I got one for you too.
 At the front of the grill, Caroline gets ready to leave. 
Elena: Hey, are you leaving?
Caroline: Yeah. I think I've done the whole funeral thing enough for one day.
Elena: I'll walk you home.
Caroline: No, it's two blocks. I'll be fine, Elena.
Elena: I just don't think it's a good idea for you to be alone tonight, you know?
Caroline: I think that's exactly what I need actually.  hugs Elena  Thank you for everything you did today, Elena. I'll never forget it.
Elena: You're welcome. But-
Caroline: I'll be fine, Elena. Okay? I just had to get through today.
 Caroline leaves and Elena looks as if something has dawned onto her. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ 1903 PRISON WORLD - UNKNOWN HOUSE ]
 At a table inside the house, Bonnie finds a picture of Damon and Stefan, realizing she is in the Salvatore Boarding House. 
Bonnie: Oh, my God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ JO'S APARTMENT ]
Jo: Let's do this.
Kai: Ahh. Me, our coven, and the prison worlds thank you.
Alaric: What exactly is this other prison world?
Kai: A place filled with crappy people like me, I'm sure.  to Jo  Congrats. You're saving their miserable lives from Oblivion.  pinching Jo's cheeks  Oh, don't look so stressed.  Jo shakes him off  You never liked being a witch anyway.
Jo: Shut up.  Jo places her hands on Kai's cheeks  Oribos turai manecsitus. Orbiem. Oribos turai-
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ 1903 PRISON WORLD - SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
 The house starts shaking and Bonnie runs out and finds herself back in the woods in the 1994 Prison World. Bonnie sees the eclipse and checks her watch; it is nearly 12:28. 
Bonnie: Oh, God.  runs for the hole 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ JO'S APARTMENT ]
Jo: Oribos turai manecsitus. Orbiem
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ 1994 PRISON WORLD - THE WOODS ]
 Bonnie runs through the woods as Jo chants. The prison world is shifting between 1994 and 1903. Bonnie makes it to the hole. 
Bonnie: I can do this. The Northern Lights, the eclipse, they're both recurring events.  checks her watch  I can get out of here.  cuts her hand on the ascendant  Come on, come on. Sangina mearma, ascendarum cavea. Sangina mearma, ascendarum cavea. Sangina mearma, ascendarum cavea. Sangina mearma-
 While Bonnie was chanting, the Northern Lights shift to the eclipse and a woman walked towards Bonnie. 
Woman: Who are you?
Bonnie: Who are you?
 Bonnie returns to the real world. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ JO'S APARTMENT ]
 Jo has just finished giving Kai her magic. 
Jo: It's done.
Kai: Ahh. Thank you. And congratulations.
 Jo looks confused so Kai whispers into her ear. 
Kai: Have a good life, Sissie.
 Kai leaves 
Alaric: What'd he say?
Jo: The reason I was sick, it wasn't food poisoning.
Alaric: What was it?
Jo: He said that I'm pregnant. I don't know what to say. I don't hmm... I don't know what to do with that.
Alaric: Marry me.
Jo: What?! No, no. That's a pity proposal. You can't throw a pity proposal at a pregnant ex-witch. I don't even know if I want kids, let alone get married.  Alaric takes a ring box out of his pocket  Oh, my God. What are you doing?
Alaric: I bought this the day after your brother died. Caroline's mother was sick and you were in danger. And I just thought life's too short. And I've been trying to plan for the right moment, which was supposed to be this morning with breakfast in bed, you know, until you started puking up last night's dinner.
Jo: Ric.
Alaric: We can talk about choices and all that. We can. But I would really love to have this baby with you. That's, uh, something I never thought I'd have. So this isn't a pity proposal, Jo. I love you.  Alaric kneels down and opens the box to reveal a diamond ring.  Marry me.
Jo:  sits down  I can't believe this. Are you sure?
Alaric: At least 92%.
Jo: Yes. Yes. Yes.  Alaric and Jo smile and hug. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ MYSTIC GRILL ]
 Damon is finishing a drink at the bar and Stefan walks up to talk to him 
Stefan: Nice speech.
Damon: Thanks.
Stefan: What broke through the writer's block?
Damon: I just needed to be reminded that the goodbye wasn't about me. I failed you by not doing the eulogy at our mother's funeral.  Stefan gives Damon a surprised look.  I didn't want to fail anyone today.
Stefan: I think you were wrong about Caroline. I realized that I may not be able to explain what I feel for her, but it is something. And yeah, maybe all love isn't true love in the messed up way that you and I have experienced it but, I think this could turn into something even better.
Damon: Well then, brother, stop wasting your time sitting here with me. I think she could use a piece of news like that today.
 Stefan heads over to Caroline's house. 
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ CAROLINE'S HOUSE ]
 Caroline walks through the door and places the flag on a table. She takes her mom's sweater and puts it to her nose and puts it down. Caroline notices Elena is behind her. 
Caroline: I said I was fine, Elena.
Elena: I don't believe you.  Caroline turns around.  All day, something has been bugging me. You wanted to pack this all in so quickly like you had somewhere you needed to be. I mean, you were so concerned with getting through today without a hint of how you'd feel tomorrow. And then I realized. You don't want to feel tomorrow. That's the plan, right? You're not going to feel tomorrow because you're going t turn it all off.
Caroline: I thought I could get through the rough patch and just pick myself up after like I usually do, but then Damon made me realize it's just going to get worse.
Elena: You listened to Damon?
Caroline: I can't do worse, Elena, okay? I didn't even think there was a worse. It's better this way.
Elena: Better? Care, you're talking about flipping the humanity switch. There's nothing better about that.
Caroline: That is your experience, okay? I have more control over my vampire side than you ever did. My experience will be different.
Elena: It's not gonna be different, Care. It's gonna be deadly. You saw what happened to me when I did it.
Caroline: Yeah, that's my point, Elena. You did it. You couldn't handle the pain when your brother died, so you turned it off. Damon died, and you erased all your memories. Stefan moved to Savannah and became an auto mechanic. What, do you think that you guys are the only ones who get to escape grief?
Elena: You just mentioned two of the biggest mistakes that I ever made.
Caroline: Were they mistakes? Because when you came out the other end, the worst part of the pain was gone, and that's what I need. I just need the pain to be gone.
Elena: And if Stefan had said the right thing earlier, would that have changed your mind?  Caroline looks shocked.  Yeah. I heard.
Caroline: Well, he didn't, so it really doesn't matter.  starts to cry  My mom is dead, Elena. I-It hurts so bad, I can't breathe. I can't-I can't do worse. I can't, okay? I shouldn't have to.
Elena: No one should have to. It's not fair. It's not. I get it. I do.  Elena hugs Caroline.  And I know you think that you have it all figured out, but please listen to me. I'm not gonna let you do this.
 Caroline breaks Elena's neck. 
Caroline:  emotionless  That's not your choice to make.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
Damon:  leaving a voicemail  Where'd you go, Elena? Call me back.
 Damon walks into the kitchen and sees pancakes on the table. He looks up and sees Bonnie. 
Damon: Bonnie?
Bonnie: One and only.
 Damon opens his arms and Bonnie jumps in for a hug. 
Damon: Oh, you made it!
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ CAROLINE'S HOUSE ]
 Stefan walks in. 
Stefan: Caroline? Sorry to barge in. Door was unlocked.  He walks in and finds Elena's unconscious body. Stefan runs over to her, but Caroline is nowhere to be found.  Caroline! Caroline!
[SCENE_BREAK]
[ SALVATORE BOARDING HOUSE ]
 Damon is looking at the picture Bonnie brought back from the 1903 prison world. 
Damon: I don't get it. So you were in my house in a 1903 prison world.
Bonnie:  takes out the video camera  Watch this. I didn't know it was still on when I got pulled out.
Damon: Congratulations. You shot some walls.
Bonnie: Just wait.
Woman:  on camera  Who are you?
Bonnie:  on camera  Who are you?
Damon: Who is this?
Bonnie: There. Stop.  pauses to get a clear view of the woman 
Damon: Oh, my God.
Bonnie: What?
Damon: It's my mother.
[ END ]","Bonnie has her magic back thanks to Damon's message and is planning to return home that night. Kai is dying because he merged with Luke instead of Jo. He tells Jo that unless she gives him her magic, they and the rest of the coven will die and the prison worlds will collapse. Meanwhile, Damon is struggling to write Liz a eulogy and is having flashbacks to his mother's funeral. He also tells Caroline that it will only get harder for her later after everyone expects her to move on. Before Liz's funeral, Caroline tries to ask Stefan how he feels about her, but he responds by saying that he'll talk to her about it later. The funeral takes place: Damon gives the eulogy, Caroline sings, and the police honor Liz one last time. The moving display prompts Matt to get an application to join the police for both himself and Tyler, who has been drinking heavily since his breakup with Liv. Jo decides to give Kai her magic, and as this is taking place, Bonnie's prison world shifts in and out of the Salvatore home in 1903, when the aurora borealis was taking place. Right before she is about to return home, she sees a woman who asks her who she is, but before she can learn more, she returns to the normal world. Kai feels healthy after receiving Jo's magic, but before he leaves, he tells her that she is pregnant. Alaric proposes to her, telling her that he had already been planning to propose before the news, and she accepts. After Liz's funeral, Caroline returns home, but Elena follows her and confronts her after realizing that Caroline plans to turn off her humanity to stop her pain and prevent what Damon warned her about. Caroline decides to go through with it anyway and breaks Elena's neck. Stefan realizes that what he feels for Caroline could turn into something deeper and goes to her house, but he sees Elena lying on the ground. Damon reunites with Bonnie, and when Bonnie shows him the video she accidentally took while she was escaping, Damon realizes that the woman Bonnie saw was his mother.",summ_screen
"VERONICA VOICEOVER: Previously on Veronica Mars... Professor Landry and Mindy O'Dell kiss in the hotel room at the Neptune Grand in 309 ""Spit and Eggs."" At home, Veronica is telling Keith all about it.
VERONICA: Dean O'Dell's wife is cheating on him with Dr. Landry, my criminology professor. At Hearst College, the dean is gutted to see Keith waiting for him in the hallway.
VERONICA: [offscreen] Are you going to tell him?
KEITH: [offscreen] You know the rules, honey. I have to.
Weevil enters the dean's office and finds him slumped over his keyboard, a bullet hole in his temple. Cut to Veronica and Mac in the crowd at the Take Back the Night Rally in 301 ""Welcome Wagon.""
MAC: The shrink asked if a lifetime without a libido is such a bad thing. I think she's given up on me.
VERONICA: You just need more time.
Logan breaks up with Veronica in 309 ""Spit and Eggs.""
LOGAN: Yeah, I think we can take a tough but survivable amount of pain now or stay together and deal with unbearable pain later, so I vote for the pain now. Logan walks away from Veronica. End previously.
INT - MARS INVESTIGATIONS - DAY.
Veronica is at her desk in the main office, sliding a letter into a manila folder.
VERONICA: You should hire someone to do this. Keith is sitting on the small couch, a box file in front of him.
KEITH: Hey, you're lucky I'm not a farmer. You'd be out ploughing a field. Veronica pauses to gaze at another manila folder.
VERONICA: What is manila anyway? Keith rises from the couch, picking up the box file to carry to his office.
KEITH: I don't know. Is it a substance, a colour maybe? ""In the kitchen, we'll do a nice manila.""
VERONICA: I'd say more like, ""by the time we dug him up, he turned manila.""
KEITH: Don't you have to get to class?
VERONICA: On my way.
Veronica taps at the keyboard.
VERONICA: Oh, and Wikipedia says: ""Not a what, but a where, called 'manila' after hemp from the Philippines."" Veronica rises from the desk, grabbing her bag and shutting the lid of the laptop. She freezes at the sound of steps and sight of the person making them.
VERONICA: Oh. Good morning. It's Mindy O'Dell, who walks towards her desk slowly. Keith, unaware of her presence, calls out to Veronica as he exits his office to join his daughter at her desk.
KEITH: Guess that would explain why this filing was giving me a killer buzz. He sees Veronica's look and turns to see Mindy.
KEITH: Oh. Can I help you, Mrs. O'Dell?
MINDY: I hope so, Mr. Mars.
KEITH: Please, come in.
Keith gestures to his office and Mindy walks into it. He and Veronica share a curious look as Keith follows and closes the door behind them. After gazing after them for a brief moment, Veronica heads out of the office. In Keith's office, Mindy is settled in the chair opposite Keith's desk.
MINDY: My husband didn't kill himself.
KEITH: [gently] What makes you think that?
MINDY: Because I know my husband.
KEITH: Mrs. O'Dell, I saw him that night. He had just learned of your infidelity. He was drinking heavily.
MINDY: Well, it was in him to sulk, to divorce me, even, but he would never in a million years kill himself over me.
KEITH: The sheriff ruled it a suicide six weeks ago. Why come to me now?
MINDY: Honestly? Money. As his death was ruled a suicide, his life insurance is denying benefits. I'm a widow with two children to take care of.
KEITH: You told Mr. O'Dell you were at a junior league meeting the night he died.
MINDY: Are you asking for my alibi?
KEITH: If it is a murder, you'll be asked for it repeatedly. Your husband implied that your junior league nights were a cover for your affair with Professor Landry.
MINDY: I was with Hank...all night. Look, I didn't kill Cyrus, Keith. Neither did Hank Landry. But someone did.
KEITH: Well, let me dig around. If I find anything, I'll take the case.
MINDY: Thank you.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, LAB - DAY.
Mac walks into a darkened lab room. The place looks like it has been tossed. Empty cages litter the room. Two students in white coats are crouched on the floor, starting to clear up the mess.
MAC: Wow, this is one trashed lab. All that's missing is a big hole in the wall shaped like the Hulk. Mac chuckles, but her smile fades as the students stare at her, not amused.
MAC: Somebody called tech support?
PAULINE: I did.
The female student rises and points to the side of the room where the computer is, leading Mac towards it.
PAULINE: We had a break-in. Our computer was sabotaged, and it's dead. There's a year's worth of research on that hard drive. Our professor will have med students practicing autopsies on us.
GIL THOMAS: Professor McGregor has to understand it's not our fault.
Gil Thomas glances at his colleague, who is glaring at him.
GIL THOMAS: I locked up, Pauline.
MAC: Do you have a backup?
PAULINE: Yeah. He's gone, too.
MAC: Your backup's a he?
GIL THOMAS: Twenty-five, our research monkey.
Gil Thomas points to an empty cage behind him. He shuts the door of the cage.
GIL THOMAS: He is the research. Even if you save the hard drive, without Twenty-five, the whole project is dead.
PAULINE: And we'll be dead, too, if McGregor finds out we lost him. Who do you go to, to find a stolen monkey and twenty control-group rats?
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, FOOD COURT - DAY.
Veronica is sitting at one of the tables, playing with her food listlessly. She is staring at Logan who is standing at one of the food outlets. He is glancing around, but doesn't appear to have seen her.
VERONICA VOICEOVER: Logan Echolls, don't you get it? Ex-boyfriend. That's your new title. It comes with certain restrictions. Logan starts walking out of the Food Court, carrying his purchase.
VERONICA VOICEOVER: This is my Food Court time. You're not a breakfast person. You're not even an early-lunch kind of guy. Can't we just agree this is Veronica time? Veronica's pity-party is interrupted.
MAC: Veronica.
VERONICA: Mac.
Veronica looks up to see Mac, accompanied by the two students from the lab, still in their white coats.
VERONICA: And the people coming to take me away.
MAC: Veronica Mars, Pauline Elliott and Gil Thomas Pardy. They're missing a monkey.
Veronica frowns.
GIL THOMAS: And twenty rats.
VERONICA: We're talking ""monkey"" as in...
MAC: ""Touch my...""
PAULINE: It's not just any monkey.
VERONICA: Please tell me he plays piano.
Mac grins at this, although neither Pauline nor Gil Thomas appreciate Veronica's levity.
PAULINE: Twenty-five is a genetically altered capuchin monkey. Its uptake-inhibitor proteins have been coded to allow us to monitor cholesterol breakdown at a cellular level. Pauline sighs at the realisation that this has not excited or motivated Veronica.
PAULINE: And he can play ""Chopsticks.""
VERONICA: Excellent.
Veronica grabs her tray, rises from the table and walks over to the bins.
VERONICA: Any idea who would want to nab... She slides the tray contents into the bin and turns to face the group, who have followed her.
VERONICA: Um, what's his name again?
PAULINE: It's not a pet. We don't name them or wrap squeaky toys up for Christmas.
Veronica holds up her hands in a ""mea culpa"" apology.
PAULINE: His research ID number is twenty-five. Yes, I know exactly who stole him. It was those damn fat kids.
VERONICA: Because, I take it, monkeys are delicious? And, dude, ""girth-challenged"" is the preferred nomenclature.
GIL THOMAS: P-H-A-T. People for Humane Animal Treatment. They've done this kind of crap before. They liberated him and took a year's worth of research in the process. Please, this is our future. We need that monkey back.
Opening credits.
EXT - HEARST COLLEGE - DAY.
Veronica and Mac are walking across the campus.
MAC: I just can't wait for that moment when you're in a tree, going, ""here, monkey, monkey,"" and holding out a banana, and then the branch breaks and hilarity ensues.
VERONICA: Ah, if there's hilarity, I charge extra. Think you can salvage anything off their hard drive?
MAC: Iffy. Looks like someone poured something on it.
Veronica comes to a stop in front of one of the campus notice boards.
VERONICA: Aha.
MAC: You've solved the case.
Veronica taps one of the posters.
VERONICA: PHAT is having a recruitment meeting tonight. The poster Veronica is referring to reads as follows: ""Attention Students: Hearst College Chapter of People for Humane Animal Treatment  P.H.A.T.  invites you to our spring semester orientation meeting, Wednesday, 8pm, Guyot Hall 310. We'll be presenting an informative slideshow covering the various ways in which mainstream corporations' abuse and mistreat animals. Their inhumane actions will never cease unless you, the public, demands respect and humane treatment for these animals."" The notice is pinned on top of other posters, including a handwritten one regarding the ""borrowing"" of someone's car  ""I will hunt you down...""  and another ""borrowed"" from the World Can't Wait-Drive Out the Bush Regime Steering Committee statement read out at rallies around the country on October 5, 2006 and only bits of which can be seen: ""In just the past year we have seen government spying bolted into law; Alito and Roberts installed in the Supreme Court, the Patriot Act passed again, theocratic ante-abortion and anti-gay laws spreading intolerance; war in Iraq more murderous; war on Lebanon approved and fuelled; war on Iran in preparation, torture legalized...""
VERONICA: Square one.
MAC: Want some company?
Veronica raises her brows, seen despite her sunglasses.
MAC: What? This soft spot here... Mac gestures in the general direction of her heart.
MAC: It's for all creatures, great and small.
VERONICA: Okay, the more, the merrier. [with faux-excitement] All we need is one more angel, and we've got a show. I'll come by your room. Dress cruelty-free. We want to blend.
MAC: Got it. Off to class.
Mac walks off, leaving Veronica at the notice board. Veronica takes a last look then turns from the board. She walks straight past Keith, registering his presence with surprise. She doesn't pause in her stride, but slides the sunglasses off her face. Keith follows her.
KEITH: Hi.
VERONICA: Hi. What are you doing here?
KEITH: Looking for you. I need to find Weevil.
VERONICA: You two palling around now?
KEITH: I need to ask him some questions. Mindy O'Dell doesn't think her husband killed himself, and Weevil found the body, so...
VERONICA: You think Dean O'Dell was murdered?
KEITH: Uh-uh. Not really. I think he had his heart broken and shot himself. I suspect his wife feels a tremendous amount of guilt.
VERONICA: So why take the case?
KEITH: I haven't yet. I'm checking it out.
VERONICA: Physical plant after 6:00.
Veronica, having put her sunglasses in their case and back in her bag, pulls out and glances at her cell phone.
VERONICA: How did you find me? My cell phone is not on.
KEITH: Maybe I'll tell you someday.
Keith passes behind her and goes on his way.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, MAC AND PARKER'S DORM ROOM - DAY.
As Mac searches through her closet, Veronica is sitting on Mac's bed reading from the PHAT website.
VERONICA: According to the PHAT website, we should stay away from fur, obviously, down, leather...
MAC: The one day I feel like wearing a leather miniskirt.
VERONICA: If it ever had a face or parents, you can't wear it.
MAC: So my mollusc shoes are cool?
Mac pulls out an unattractive jumper and walks to the centre of the room, holding it up. Beyond her, Parker is sitting at her desk, reading. She looks up at the sweater.
MAC: Oh, does this say ""cruelty-free""?
PARKER: It says, ""I've given up. Don't look at me.""
Before the doleful Mac has a chance to respond, there is a knock at the door. It opens to reveal a girl carrying a clipboard.
PARTY ORGANISER: Hey. She beams and then consults the clipboard.
PARTY ORGANISER: You guys haven't picked a country yet. Parker looks at her blankly.
PARTY ORGANISER: For the around-the-world party. Every dorm room dresses itself up like a different country. Party, fun? Mac looks singularly unexcited. Veronica returns her attention to the website.
PARTY ORGANISER: No?
MAC: I prefer most of the people on the floor, you know, not in my room.
Parker, now on her feet, sighs.
PARTY ORGANISER: Okay, well, if you change your mind, let me know soon. Most of Western Europe goes down fast. The girl leaves. Parker swings around to face and point to Mac.
PARKER: Single. Parker steps towards them and points at Veronica.
PARKER: Single and on the rebound. Veronica looks back at her sourly.
PARKER: Just so you know, we're approaching critical, pathetic mass if the girl who most wants to host gentlemen callers is the most recent victim of a sexual assault. We should be out there! Or, at the very least, not barring them from coming to us. Veronica and Mac glance at each other, unconvinced. Parker lets out an exasperated sigh and turns back to her side of the room.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, GUYOT HALL, ROOM 310 - NIGHT.
In the classroom, there is a PHAT banner on the blackboard which, as well as setting out the name, declares that animal dealers traffic two million animals a year. Set in front of the blackboard is a screen for slides. A slide shows the PHAT logo. People are entering the room, including Veronica and Mac who are at the door. They pause as Veronica takes a sheet of paper being handed out by Darla. She is assisted by another PHAT member. On the other side of the door is a guy writing in the notebook. Mac gazes into the room unhappily.
MAC: Okay, I get cruelty-free, but I'm an animal, too, and the clove cigarettes and no-bathing thing is cruelty to me. Veronica doesn't respond, noticing the guy who has overheard Mac. He closes his notebook and drops his head. Mac turns and sees him, and backtracks.
MAC: Oh. He chuckles.
MAC: No. Not you. You're... She leans towards him and sniffs.
MAC: Fine. He walks them into the room, taking a perch on one of the tables.
BRONSON: You guys ever been to one of these things before?
MAC: Me? No. I come from a meat-and-potatoes kind of family, minus the potatoes. My first pacifier was made of jerky.
He chuckles again, clearly taken with Mac.
BRONSON: Well, it, uh, it could be fun.
MAC: Or it could be a lot of speechmaking by politicos-in-training.
BRONSON: Or that.
He holds up crossed fingers. Veronica, getting his interest, smiles at Mac. Mac glances back with a bit of a frown and they move towards the back of the room. Cut to a little later. The guy is at the front of the room, fronting the group.
BRONSON: My name is Bronson Pope. I'm the chapter president of PHAT here at Hearst. Veronica glances at Mac who is chagrined.
BRONSON: I'd like to thank everyone for coming out. Bronson turns off the lights to start the slide show. The slides reflect what he is saying.
BRONSON: From food industries to clothing to medical research, corporate America employs horrible cruelty to animals, simply to maximize profit. It's a tragic state of affairs that we fight with education. People who disagree aren't the enemy. They're the goal. Veronica shoots her hand up and clears her throat to get Bronson's attention.
BRONSON: Yeah?
VERONICA: This is in addition to some of the more active stuff? There was a rumour that someone liberated some research animals. I was just wondering if we'd be doing anything like that.
The rest of the attendees stare at Veronica for her interruption, which she notices.
VERONICA: What? I raised my hand. Mac grins.
BRONSON: That's really not our thing, but if you're eager for action, how about joining us tomorrow night to launch our letter-writing campaign? Bronson switches the lights back on.
VERONICA: [unenthusiastically] Sure. That sounds almost as good.
DARLA: You know, Bronson, that psycho bow-hunting rocker guy Ed Argent is playing downtown tomorrow night. We should consider picketing the show.
BRONSON: You ever meet an Argent fan, Darla? Uh, they'd pay double to spit on our picket line.
There's a muttered agreement amongst the rest of the group.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, DEAN'S OFFICE - NIGHT.
Weevil, with his ring of keys jangling, leads Keith into O'Dell's office.
WEEVIL: So, I came in at around seven. First, I thought he just had a bender and fell asleep at his desk, but then I saw blood..and the note.
KEITH: A note?
WEEVIL: Yeah, on the computer. He had a memo on the screen, saying, ""Goodbye, cruel world zzzz."" I guess his head fell on the Z. It's a shame, man. He was pretty cool...for a weird, old, white dude.
Keith is less interested in Weevil's observations, and more intent on the bottle of Glencracken, still on O'Dell's drinks table. He picks it up.
WEEVIL: So, uh, what, you just wanted to see if he left any booze? Keith looks at Weevil, deep in thought.
INT - LOGAN'S SUITE, NEPTUNE GRAND HOTEL - DAY.
It's apparently morning. Dick, garbed in a dressing gown and naked underneath, amuses himself by taking a picture of his pen1s and throwing the picture off the balcony window. Logan, in t-shirt and boxers, comes to the door to the balcony.
LOGAN: I think I told you, the management asked if you'd stop doing that.
DICK: That's exactly what's been wrong with you lately. Since when do you side with management?
Dick looks back over the balcony to see the results of his gift to the world.
DICK: Ooh, best-case scenario: old lady. Logan doesn't respond and turns to walk back into the room. Dick is exasperated with him and Logan pauses.
DICK: What's with you? That is awesome! Dick strides past Logan, going back into the suite, nudging him on the arm as he passes.
DICK: How about a little life? Dick turns back to face Logan.
DICK: So what, you're just going to mope around like that guy in...what's that book where the guy's mom dies and he comes back to Jersey? He's got that motorcycle sidecar.
LOGAN: Garden State was never a book.
DICK: It wasn't? Oops. [to himself] So much for that paper.
Dick heads back to and settles on the couch as he lectures Logan. Logan rests on the arm of the couch at the other end of the settee.
DICK: But if this were a book, the theme of my essay would be the symbolism of how your character had his man parts ripped off by the Veronica Mars character.
LOGAN: [crossly] My man parts are intact.
DICK: Show me.
LOGAN: Well, you'll have to take my word for it.
DICK: I mean, symbolically. We're young, single men in our sexual prime, and the only reason why we're not out there going hog-wild is because of your feelings? What, are we on ""The View""? Am I Rosie O'Donnell? Here's something I read. ""Today is the first day of the rest of your life.""
Dick gazes at Logan, wide-eyed in wonder and with a grin.
DICK: Think about that. Logan is unmoved.
DICK: Really, think about it.
LOGAN: Yeah, well, as a statement, it seems, you know, obvious and pointless.
DICK: Which means...that's what your life is. You need help. I'm offering, okay? Nothing too major, just baby steps. Just, please, let me help you.
Dick ends pleadingly. Logan nods, considering the offer.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE - NIGHT.
The PHAT team have set themselves up in another classroom and are stuffing envelopes. Bronson is watching over Darla when he looks up and sees Veronica and Mac at the door.
BRONSON: Hey. He races over to them.
BRONSON: Thanks for coming. Um, lick or stuff? He leads them into the room, pointing out the various areas of activity.
BRONSON: Letters are there, envelopes there. You know, this is what it's all about. Yeah, if people knew that every research animal on campus is caged, tested, and killed, you know, they might not be here in the first place.
VERONICA: Every research animal?
Bronson nods.
BRONSON: Yeah, that's why this is so important. Veronica is a bit shocked by this.
MAC: Well, I'd like to stuff.
BRONSON: Okay, come on.
Bronson leads Mac away to the stuffing table. Veronica, having recovered her composure, heads for Darla. She sits down next to her.
VERONICA: Darla, hi. I'm Veronica. I think your idea to protest Argent was great. If you go through with it, I'm in. I do a wicked picket. Veronica glances around conspiratorially, then leans towards Darla, lowering her voice.
VERONICA: Look, I know letter writing isn't all you do. You got to be careful with new members. I get it, but, just so you know, I'm ready. Darla passes her a stack of envelopes and a sheet of stamps. She pats Veronica on the arm.
DARLA: Good to know. Darla gets up and walks away, leaving the girl detective foiled and unenthusiastic about her assigned project. Elsewhere in the room, Bronson is sitting with Mac, stuffing envelopes.
BRONSON: Your friend seems pretty gung ho.
MAC: Veronica? She played pee wee soccer; she made her own penalty cards so she could red-card players she didn't like.
Bronson smiles.
BRONSON: I'm glad you guys came. I don't usually have much fun at these. He grins at her. Mac grabs some more envelopes.
MAC: The letter stuff seems fun. She rises and races away. Cut to a little later. Mac is sitting with Veronica at the table where stamps are put on the letters, concentrating on her task. Veronica is concentrating on something over Mac's shoulder.
VERONICA: Do me a favour. Casually look over there. Mac looks over her shoulder. Bronson is staring at her, smiling. He holds her gaze for a moment before going back to work. Mac looks back at Veronica.
MAC: What? Veronica rolls her eyes at Mac's obliviousness to Bronson's interest. Sam, the other PHAT member who greeted them at the door at the orientation meeting, joins them at their table.
SAM: How's it going? Darla casually drifts into view to stand behind Sam.
VERONICA: Great. Maybe we should throw in some low-interest credit-card apps, really grab their attention.
SAM: Yeah, letter writing's good, but, uh, some of us aren't so patient. Some of us want to get the message out a little more...actively.
DARLA: If you're interested, maybe you can prove yourself.
VERONICA: What do you have in mind?
SAM: Just something that gets our attention.
He shrugs.
SAM: Surprise us. Veronica looks at them thoughtfully and then at Mac, who stares back at her questioningly.
INT - MARS RESIDENCE - NIGHT.
Veronica enters the apartment to see Keith leaning back against the cooker in contemplative mode. Veronica frowns at him as she shuts the door and enters the apartment.
VERONICA: You look sad. You and your friend Weevil have a fight or something? Veronica drops her bag and takes a seat at the kitchen counter.
KEITH: Just thinking, if I was going to get drunk and shoot myself, I'd probably drink the good stuff first.
VERONICA: Sheesh. Good thing we don't have any good stuff.
KEITH: Dean O'Dell did, a bottle of forty-year-old single malt. Said he lived in anticipation of drinking it. So why, if he's going to commit suicide, does he drink the cheap stuff instead?
Keith turns back to stir whatever is cooking as Veronica watches.
KEITH: You had a few run-ins with the dean, right? What were your impressions of the man?
VERONICA: I...admired him. He had character, or was one, or something. I don't know, just...
Keith drops a bowl of bread on the counter.
KEITH: How 'bout his rhetorical style? Businesslike and bland? Veronica thinks about this.
VERONICA: More...Old Testament sarcastic.
KEITH: Sarcastic? Like he might leave a dumb cliché as a note, as a joke?
VERONICA: What did the note say?
KEITH: ""Goodbye, cruel world,"" typed as a memo.
VERONICA: Like on the computer screen?
KEITH: Yeah, why?
VERONICA: Just...we had to do these papers for Landry's class, like plan the perfect murder. I got an A, just in case you were wondering.
KEITH: And what does this-
VERONICA: Mine was a fake suicide, where you leave a note on the computer, so you can't check the handwriting, and write something clichéd so you don't study the message. My example was, ""Goodbye, cruel world.""
They absorb this little titbit.
EXT - HEARST COLLEGE - DAY.
Veronica is sitting on the steps of one of the buildings. She looks back at students emerging from the building and jumps up when she sees Piz. Veronica puts on her most persuasive charms.
VERONICA: Hey, Piz. Piz grins. They carry on walking together.
VERONICA: Ed Argent is in town. Think you can pull some of that Oregon-mountain-man, kill-what-you-eat, gun-rack charm and book him on your show?
PIZ: Everything north of San Francisco is just Thunderdome to you, isn't it?
VERONICA: It's for a case involving...a missing monkey.
PIZ: The case of the missing monkey?
VERONICA: Mm-hmm. You'd be helping science and me, and you might help classic rocker and conservative wild man Ed Argent connect with a whole new audience. So everybody wins, which is nice.
PIZ: That is nice. So, how is Ed Argent connected to the missing monkey again?
VERONICA: I didn't say, and I can't. Client privilege. You'd be doing me a favour I'd really appreciate.
Piz smiles.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, LAB - DAY.
One of the cupboards in the room is opened. It's empty.
PAULINE: Look. Twenty-five's food is gone. It was here after the break-in, and now it's gone. Pauline is showing this to Veronica. Gil Thomas is working to the side.
PAULINE: Obviously, those PHAT fanatics are trying to take care of him. What did you find out?
VERONICA: There might be a splinter cell. I'm setting something up to get inside.
Pauline sighs in frustration.
VERONICA: So, what happens to Twenty-five...after you complete your research?
PAULINE: The only way to conclusively prove test results is through an autopsy.
VERONICA: So...that monkey good life includes a blindfold and a last smoke?
GIL THOMAS: You sound like one of them.
VERONICA: It's just a question.
PAULINE: Ah, a question like, how do we cure cancer or discover new vaccines?
They are interrupted when a door into the room is flung open. Another student scientist marches into the room and checks the thermostat. She makes an exasperated gesture as she adjusts the control.
EMMY: You've got the A/C on full. She spins around, confronting the others with her arms crossed.
EMMY: If you want to see my nipples, just ask. Gil Thomas raises his hand. She ignores him.
EMMY: How many times do I have to say, ""temperature affects rates of carbon assimilation""?
PAULINE: I don't know, Emmy, a billion?
Emmy trounces back through the door, slamming it behind her.
VERONICA: Friend of yours?
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, EMMY'S LAB - DAY.
Emmy's room is much smaller than the one used by Pauline and Gil Thomas. Her experiments revolve around plants, which fill the room. As Veronica checks out the room, Emmy continues to work at a microscope on the narrow bench against the wall.
EMMY: I was in my lab until around nine, locked up. Didn't see anything suspicious and went home. I already talked to campus police.
VERONICA: I'm sure you did all you could to help your pal Pauline.
EMMY: They have twice the space I have. For what? To find a pill so fat guys in the suburbs can keep eating cheeseburgers. It's ridiculous. Look, I may not love Pauline and Gil Thomas, but I'm a scientist. I'd never vandalise a lab...ever.
Veronica sighs, seemingly persuaded by her passion.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, RADIO STATION - NIGHT.
Piz and Ed Argent finish their interview and Piz shakes his hand as he leads him out of the broadcasting room.
PIZ: Hey, that was awesome, man. Thanks a lot. Veronica, Parker and Mac are waiting in the outer room. They are all wearing pink sweatshirts which say ""Zeta Theta Beta."" Veronica, holding another sweatshirt similarly labelled, shoots up from the couch, acting the deranged fan.
VERONICA: Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God! I am your biggest...super biggest fan. I joined the NRA after they covered you in Guns Magazine. Parker, also very into her role, rises from the couch, clutching her chest and gushing.
PARKER: Oh, I loved that article. Everyone except Parker, who is grinning manically at Argent, glances at Mac. She is finding it harder to adapt. She slowly stands revealing yet another sweatshirt on the couch behind her, folded.
MAC: Totally. The second amendment is, like, my favourite. She tails off, embarrassed. Veronica leaps in again, still jumping up and down.
VERONICA: We were so hoping to get a picture of you in our sweatshirt for our celebrity wall. Veronica holds up the sweatshirt with the ""Zeta Theta Beta"" prominently displayed.
ARGENT: Anything for a fan.
VERONICA: Awesome.
Unnoticed by Argent, Mac grabs the sweatshirt behind her, and she and Veronica swap it with the one Veronica was holding as Veronica makes her way over to Argent. Mac throws the other one back over the couch and accompanies Veronica to Argent, who puts on the sweatshirt he was given. Parker is waiting with a camera to take a photo. Argent doesn't glance down at the sweatshirt he is wearing, which proclaims ""Meat Is Murder.""
ARGENT: Maybe, after the show, I could stop by the sorority.
VERONICA: Ooh, I think the Theta Betas would really enjoy that.
Parker nods enthusiastically, then readies them for the picture.
PARKER: Okay, say ""meat""!
ARGENT, VERONICA, MAC: Meat!
The picture shows Argent and Mac grinning. Veronica has her lion face with her tongue sticking out. While Argent gets in a bull horn's gesture, Veronica's fingers, whilst in approximation of the same formation, look more like the classic sign for a loser.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE - DAY.
Veronica gets up from one of the hallway computer terminals and walks into Sam.
SAM: Hey. Look at this. He hold out a copy of the Hearst Free Press, turned to a page which features the photograph of her, Mac and Argent in the ""Meat is Murder"" sweatshirt. It is printed under the headline ""Argent tells KRFF listeners: rock hard, eat what you kill."" The caption under the picture reads ""...Cuddly? The brash rockster, Ed Argent [?], poses with Cindy Mackenzie [?] and Veronica Mars [?].""
SAM: Tell your friend you guys are in. He slaps a slip of paper into her hand.
SAM: Three o'clock, that room. He walks away, leaving Veronica to open and read it. She is well satisfied.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, SAM'S DORM ROOM - DAY.
Darla opens the door to Veronica and Mac.
DARLA: Great, you're here. Come in. Darla hurries back into the room as Veronica and Mac step inside.
MAC: I've never been initiated before. Think I'll get a code name? Veronica smiles and closes the door behind them. Sam is at a computer on the desk in the room. Darla is standing between him and a camera on a tripod, in front of a brown curtain.
DARLA: We really loved what you did, and we want you to join our anti-fur campaign. Darla goes to the camera as Sam gets up and grabs a couple of large cards.
SAM: Congratulations. You're one of us. Sam hands one card each to Veronica and Mac. Mac's card says ""No,"" with a prohibition sign over a rabbit for the O. Veronica's card says ""Fur."" Veronica and Mac smile and hold up their cards.
DARLA: We have a lot of work to do, so just go ahead and take 'em off.
VERONICA: Uh, take what off?
SAM: Your clothes...for the calendar. You are committed, right?
Veronica and Mac watch, stunned, as Sam goes over to the computer and pulls up a picture of himself, naked except for the ""No Fur"" card that covers his genitals.
VERONICA VOICEOVER: It's an ongoing question in the private-eye game: ""how naked are you willing to get for a case?""
SAM: This campaign epitomises what we're about.
VERONICA: Oh, yeah, totally, but-
DARLA: We know you guys believe in the cause - that fur is the unnecessary killing of animals for nothing more than human vanity. So, you want to pose together?
Veronica looks down at the size of the card, then at Mac, who is speechless. Veronica is still working out what to say when the curtain is pulled back and the rest of the PHAT team, including Bronson, are revealed, laughing. Darla takes a picture of Veronica and Mac's faces.
SAM: Sorry. We do this to all the real gung-ho recruits.
DARLA: But we totally love you guys.
Veronica chuckles more in relief than amusement.
DARLA: That Ed Argent thing was genius. Bronson steps forwards and addresses Mac.
BRONSON: So, um...some of us are going to grab a bite, if you want to come along.
MAC: I'm good. I had some mints.
Veronica can't control her WTF?! face as she stares at Mac in dismay.
BRONSON: Ah. So...you have any plans this weekend? Veronica jumps in, nudging Mac in the arm as she does.
VERONICA: We have that around-the-world party tonight, remember? You should come. Every room is a country. Very educational.
BRONSON: Yeah, great. Uh, what country are you guys?
Mac just stares at Bronson with a fixed smile. Veronica gives herself thinking time by pretending she didn't hear the question.
VERONICA: Hmm?
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, BENES HALL - DAY.
The party organiser, dressed in a Chinese costume, is checking out the decorated rooms. She wanders through ""Italy"" with a bottle of Chianti.
PARTY ORGANISER: Bella, bella. She leaves the room, handing the Chianti to one of the room's residents.
PARTY ORGANISER: Ciao. She walks out into the hallway and spots a girl putting up paper laterns.
PARTY ORGANISER: I love your enthusiasm. Love it. She walks to the door of another room which is decked out as Cuba. There's a neon palm tree on the back wall and one of the room's residents is dressed up like Fidel Castro. She walks away, fanning her face.
PARTY ORGANISER: Ooh, caliente! [Translation: Ooh, hot!] She walks to the door of another room which is decked out as Cuba. There's a neon palm tree on the back wall and one of the room's residents is dressed up like Fidel Castro. She walks away, fanning her face. She reaches the door to Mac and Parker's room. The contents of Parker's whiteboard haven't changed since 304 ""Charlie Don't Surf"" and Mac still displays her name solely with a strip of tape. New to the door, however, is a strip of tape on which is written: Canada. The party organiser looks at the door, bemused. She slides off her coolie hat and enters the room.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, MAC AND PARKER'S DORM ROOM - DAY.
Parker, sitting on the small couch reading a magazine looks up.
PARTY ORGANISER: So, you're participating now? The party organiser looks around.
PARTY ORGANISER: What about this is Canada? Veronica, standing by a small picture of a moose, does a ""duh!"" face and points to the picture.
MAC: Uh, our accents. Eh? The party organiser snorts. Parker looks confused, as if she didn't know what they were up to.
VERONICA: And I almost forgot aboot... Veronica leans over in front of Mac to turn on a CD player. Music blares out. Music: ""One Week"" by the Barenaked Ladies.
LYRICS: It's been one week since you looked at me Cocked your head to the side and said, ""I'm angry"" Five days since you laughed at me Saying get that together come back and see-
Mac and Veronica jerk to the music, Veronica rather more enthusiastically, complete with tongue sticking out and air guitar.
MAC: There you go. The party organiser glances down at Parker and sceptically accepts the ""effort.""
PARTY ORGANISER: Okay. She walks out of the room and the music is switched off. End music: ""One Week"" by the Barenaked Ladies. Parker stares at Veronica and Mac, who are smirking.
PARKER: I'm confused. I thought you were against the whole party idea.
VERONICA: We were. And then...
Veronica rolls her eyes and jerks her head in Mac's direction.
VERONICA: ""The guy"" happened. This excites Parker.
PARKER: Ooh! But embarrasses Mac.
MAC: No. Veronica looks back at her, appalled.
MAC: In a way. I don't know.
VERONICA: Somebody was doe-eyed, tongue-tied, and, dare I say, twitterpated?
MAC: Hey, there's enough guys for everyone. Maybe Piz will show up.
PARKER: Ugh. God, I'm so over that. I don't know what his problem is. I think he has a girlfriend back home. It's a new day. No more games, no more waiting around. I'm ready to be wooed!
VERONICA: Amen, sister!
This also excites Parker, forcing Veronica to backtrack.
VERONICA: That was supporting, not joining. I do not want to be wooed.
PARKER: Don't you want to hear all about how great you are? I mean, don't you want to see the look on some cute guy's face when he realizes that you're not only smokin'-hot but funny and smart? Why, you're the catch of the century, Veronica Mars...
She looks over at Mac.
PARKER: And so are you.
VERONICA: Are you saying we ought to...
Veronica pretends to struggle with the word.
VERONICA: Mingle?
PARKER: I'm saying there's a saddle, Veronica, and we should be back in it.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, MAC AND PARKER'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT.
""Canada"" is well-attended. Music: ""One Week"" by the Barenaked Ladies.
LYRICS: Chickety china, the Chinese chicken You have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin' Watchin X-Files with no lights on, We're dans la maison I hope the smoking man's in this one Like Harrison Ford I'm getting frantic Like Sting I'm tantric Like Snickers guaranteed to satisfy Like Kurasawa I make mad films Okay I don't make films But if I did they'd have a Samurai Gonna get a set a' better clubs Gonna find the kind with tiny nubs Just so my irons aren't always flying off the backswing Gotta get in tune with Sailor Moon 'Cause the cartoon has got the boom anime babes That make me think the wrong thing How can I help it if I think you're funny when you're mad Tryin' hard not to smile though I feel bad I'm the kind of guy who laughs at a funeral Can't understand what I mean? You soon will I have a tendency to wear my mind on my sleeve I have a history of losing my shirt It's been one week since you looked at me Dropped your arms to your sides and said ""I'm sorry"" Five days since I laughed at you and said ""You just did just what I thought you were gonna do"" Three days since the living room We realized we're both to blame, but what could we do? Yesterday you just smiled at me 'Cause it'll still be two days till we say we're sorry
In a corner on Parker's side of the room, Veronica is talking to a guy described in the credits as ""super hot.""
SUPER HOT GUY: It's just hard when you know you've tried your best. You know?
VERONICA: I do. It's a bitch.
SUPER HOT GUY: I really wanted that relationship to work. I was committed, which is hard for me. Think I should call her?
Veronica is saved from giving or considering advice to the lovelorn when she notices Mac unhappily wandering around the room.
VERONICA: Can you excuse me for just one sec? She runs over to Mac.
MAC: So, how's it going?
VERONICA: I'm trying to keep an open mind. You?
MAC: I think I've been around the world, and I want my room back. This just isn't my scene. Can you manage Ultimate Boy Quest 2007 solo?
VERONICA: He didn't show.
Mac shakes her head and shrugs. Veronica sighs, then calls out to the room.
VERONICA: Okay, everybody, Canada is closing! Sorry. Border-control issues. There's general groans and mutterings of complaint.
VERONICA: Sorry. Veronica gestures for everyone to get out.
VERONICA: Pbht! Mac smiles at her gratefully. End music: ""One Week"" by the Barenaked Ladies.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, BENES HALL, DORM REPRESENTING RUSSIA - NIGHT.
A large bust of Lenin and a version of ""Lara's Theme"" greet visitors to this room. A few Russian dolls and posters are scatter about. By the door, Veronica is being chatted up by a seemingly interested guy.
SEEMINGLY INTERESTED GUY: So, what do you do, like, for fun?
VERONICA: Um...I don't really know.
SEEMINGLY INTERESTED GUY: You play any sports or anything?
VERONICA: Nope.
SEEMINGLY INTERESTED GUY: So you just, like, hang out?
He scoffs a little.
VERONICA: Not really. I...my hobby is more like a job... He raises his eyebrows and rapidly loses any interest in her. He starts to scan the room for other opportunities. Veronica is initially oblivious to this.
VERONICA: Which is kind of like a compulsion. But it's fun sometimes. It doesn't really leave time for what most people consider... She looks up and realises immediately that he has tuned out and is making eyes at a Cossack-costumed girl across the room. She nods.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, MAC AND PARKER'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT.
The room is now cleared of everybody except Mac who is lying on her bed reading a book and listening to music through headphones. Parker enters the room and shakes Mac on the shoulder to get her attention.
PARKER: Mac? There's someone here to see you. Mac looks bemused as Parker's body is blocking any view of the guest. Parker steps away. It's Bronson. Mac scurries to a sitting position, smiling and a little nervous.
MAC: Oh. Hey.
BRONSON: Hey.
Parker holds up Bronson's wallet and hands it back to him.
PARKER: I checked his ID at the border, and all seems on the up-and-up. She grins and walks out of the room, closing the door behind her.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, BENES HALL - NIGHT.
Veronica threads her way through the crowd gathered in the hallway. Parker catches up with her.
PARKER: So, how's it going?
VERONICA: I'd say it's boys zero, me zero! Think I'm calling it.
PARKER: Well, we can't go back to Canada.
They both note the closed door.
PARKER: ""The guy"" showed up an hour ago. Veronica takes Parker's arm and leads her away.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, MAC AND PARKER'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT.
Bronson and Mac are sitting on her bed.
BRONSON: Sorry I've got to go so soon, but...
MAC: That's why I wasn't doing much activism. Cuts into my partying.
They both chuckle as they head for the door. Bronson puts on his jacket.
BRONSON: You should have seen me before I quit Greenpeace and the Sierra Club. Now at the door, Bronson turns to face her.
MAC: Jeez, why are you so down on people raping the planet? I mean, really.
BRONSON: Yeah, well, thanks for showing me Canada.
MAC: Sure.
Bronson steps forward to kiss her. Mac quickly backs away to avoid it.
MAC: Sorry. Um, I...
BRONSON: No, it's...yeah, well, I guess I should go.
Mac opens her mouth to say something, but nothing comes and Bronson leaves the room. Mac shuts the door behind him and leans back on it, pissed off with herself.
EXT - BEACH - DAY.
Logan stares out over the beach. Other surfers are walking to and from the waves. Logan's suit is stripped to his waist and he is carrying his white NulLoa board. Dick, his suit draped over the yellow surfboard he is carrying, is in a red t-shirt and calf-length pants. He stands next to Logan.
DICK: Okay, baby steps. Just some dudes, some tasty waves, and some tasty brews. It's all we need. Logan nods. Both turn as they hear a shout.
CHIP: [offscreen] Where the hell you been?! They head for the shouter. It's Chip Diller, also in his suit stripped to the waist. A couple of boards and some towels adorn a small wall-less wooden building on the beach. Chip is holding some beers.
DICK: What? You think I just roll out of bed looking like this? It takes time. Chip, who has elected to keep the very short haircut, rubs his head.
CHIP: Low maintenance. You should try it.
DICK: What? Getting chewed by an angry mob of lesbians who stick eggs up people's butts? No, thanks.
CHIP: I'm just saying, it does simplify one's personal grooming.
LOGAN: Are we here to surf or swap hairdo secrets?
They reach the construction. Dick turns and sees something of interest on the beach. Girlish laughter can be heard.
DICK: Dude, wait. Check it out. Three girls, all carrying surfboards and in wetsuits, walk by, checking them out..
LOGAN: I thought all I needed was some dudes, some tasty waves, and some tasty brews.
CHIP: Well, we didn't bring enough beer to make them hot anyway.
Chip passes a can to Logan and tosses another to a grinning Dick.
EXT - NEPTUNE STREET - NIGHT.
Mac is effectively being marched up the street by Parker and Veronica, one on each side of her.
MAC: This is dumb. I blew it. It's over.
PARKER: It's not dumb. Just keep it simple.
Mac pulls out and holds up the driving license that was in her pocket.
MAC: ""Hi, my insane friend stole your driver's license.""
PARKER: It wasn't stealing. It was making an excuse to see him again. So you say, ""Hi, you forgot your ID at the party. We're going out, thought we'd drop it off, and, hey, you want to come along?""
They've turned into the path leading up to a house.
MAC: You want me to say that?
PARKER: Mac, he tried to kiss you.
MAC: And my libido n't  kicked in.
VERONICA: Mac, he understands. He seems like a really great guy. Just a regular vegan JFK looking for his Mackie O.
Veronica reaches out to knock firmly at the door. Parker gives Mac's arm a reassuring rub. Veronica and Parker let Mac go and step back slightly behind. A pretty girl opens the door. This surprises all three girls.
AMY: Hey, there. Bronson appears behind Amy, pleased to see Mac.
BRONSON: Hi. For a moment there is an uncomfortable silence until Mac finally responds.
MAC: You left your ID. There's another long moment until she hands the license to him.
MAC: Here it is. He takes it and nods, bemused.
MAC: Good seeing you. Mac tries to turn around to leave, but Parker and Veronica step closer together behind her to prevent it.
BRONSON: Well, hey, um, come in. I want to show you some results. Bronson puts his hands on Amy's shoulders.
BRONSON: Oh, and this is Amy, everyone. Amy holds up a hand in greeting. Bronson and Amy head into the house. Mac, confused, follows reluctantly after giving Veronica and Parker a dirty look. They follow.
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INT - POPE RESIDENCE - NIGHT.
Bronson leads them into a living room. Amy follows behind them and settles on the sofa with a magazine. Bronson picks up a letter from a table. He turns back to face Mac, Veronica and Parker. He hands the letter to Veronica. Parker concentrates on checking out Amy.
BRONSON: Letters from Bellissima Cosmetics. They quit animal testing, thanks to the letter campaign, because they make all their money off of college kids. Bronson notices their clothes, which are sparkly.
BRONSON: You're pretty dressed up. Where you guys off to?
MAC: Uh...Club...Club. It's new.
Veronica smiles. Amy glances up. Mac panics.
MAC: Mind if I get a glass of water?
BRONSON: Yeah, kitchen's in the back. Let me-
MAC: No, it's okay, I'll find it.
Mac hurriedly escapes the room. Veronica hands the letter back to Bronson.
VERONICA: That's really cool. In the hallway, Mac pauses on route to the kitchen as something catches her eye in one of the rooms. She steps forward to take a closer look.
EXT - BEACH - NIGHT.
Chip, Dick and Logan are sitting around a large fire. They are still drinking beers and there's a cool box between Dick and Logan. All have changed out of their wetsuits, wearing sweatshirts and shorts.
DICK: See, you did it.
LOGAN: Did what?
DICK: You lived. I told you, chicks are just a distraction. You're better off without that broad.
LOGAN: Yeah, well I'll admit, this has its charms.
TAYLOR: Hey!
All three look over in response to the shout.
TAYLOR: You got any more beers? The three girls they saw earlier are heading towards them. Chip speaks softly to Dick and Logan.
CHIP: Okay, new category: hot enough. He shouts out to the girls.
CHIP: Yeah, sure! The girls put down their surfboards and head for the fire. Logan's not that thrilled at the company.
LOGAN: How about ""chicks are a distraction,"" huh?
DICK: I didn't say a bad distraction.
The girls arrive. Taylor falls onto her knees in the sand next to Logan.
TAYLOR: Hmm. What have you got? Logan looks in the cool box. He closes it and looks back at Taylor.
LOGAN: Apparently, we're into the cheap stuff.
TAYLOR: Hmm.
Logan nods and opens the cool box to get beer for the girls.
LOGAN: Yeah.
INT - POPE RESIDENCE - NIGHT.
Bronson sits down on the couch next to Amy. Mac is still out of the room.
BRONSON: If you guys get bored of Club Club, you should come by Goldfinger's. I tend bar there.
PARKER: Hmm.
Parker directs a question to Amy.
PARKER: Do you hang out there a lot?
AMY: Not really my scene. We have slightly different ideas on...
Amy continues talking as Mac returns and whispers to Veronica.
MAC: Might want to grab a drink. His bedroom. Veronica interrupts Amy.
VERONICA: Um, okay if I grab a quick H-2-O, as well? It's important to hydrate.
BRONSON: Yeah.
Bronson points towards the kitchen. Veronica leaves the room. Bronson glances at Mac. She smiles. In the hallway, Veronica quickly finds and enters the bedroom. There are a number of glass cages containing black rats. Veronica takes a picture with her cell phone. She then gazes at them unhappily.
VERONICA: Rats. Veronica returns to the living room, giving the appearance of being very excited.
VERONICA: Why didn't you say anything? Bronson looks at her quizzically.
VERONICA: I saw them, the test rats you liberated. Where's the monkey? Bronson rises from the couch.
BRONSON: Um, I don't have the monkey, and I didn't free the rats. They just showed up.
VERONICA: Like, in a tiny van with a sob story about needing a place to crash?
BRONSON: Like, in a box on my doorstep. Yeah, people know I'm the animals guy. It happens.
VERONICA: Can I see the box?
Bronson is surprised. Cut to a little later, in another room. Bronson and Parker are watching as Veronica picks up the shredded paper from the box.
PARKER: So...Amy seems nice. Mac, standing next to Veronica, is horrified.
PARKER: How long have you been together?
BRONSON: Uh, nineteen years.
Parker looks at him with a double-take.
BRONSON: She's my sister. Parker nods and grins.
PARKER: Oh. She and Bronson leave the room. Veronica and Mac are smiling. Veronica is stuffing the shredded paper into her bag. Mac watches with concern.
MAC: So, um, are you going to tell Pauline and Gil Thomas about the rats?
VERONICA: They're clients. I kinda have to.
Veronica steps past her to leave the room. Mac isn't happy.
EXT - BEACH, LOGAN'S CAR - NIGHT.
Logan, the recent recipient of a blowjob, endures Taylor's kiss on the mouth as she rises, then wipes his mouth quickly.
TAYLOR: Boy, oh, boy. You are bad. Taylor is excited and giggly. Logan is deeply unhappy with the situation as he attends to his zip.
TAYLOR: Man, I can't believe I just did that with Aaron Echolls' son. This goes down like a lead balloon with Logan. Taylor, oblivious, giggles.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, LAB - DAY.
The scene opens on the picture Veronica took of some of the rats, these black, white, and black-and-white. Pauline and Gil Thomas are sitting at one of the tables. Veronica is standing behind them, leaning on the backs of their chairs.
VERONICA: They were in a rat habitat in Bronson Pope's bedroom. He said someone dropped them off.
PAULINE: Dropped off? Funny. What about Twenty-five?
VERONICA: He says he didn't get the monkey, but you have the rat photos, so it-
PAULINE: Can we get the sheriff's department to get a search warrant?
Veronica's cell starts to ring.
VERONICA: Excuse me. Veronica walks away from the table to take the call.
VERONICA: Hello.
MAC: [on phone] Veronica, hey. I found something interesting in this hard drive.
EXT - POPE RESIDENCE - DAY.
Bronson opens the front door. He doesn't look too surprised to see Deputy Sacks.
SACKS: We got a report about some stolen rats. Got a warrant. Sacks holds out a piece of paper and steps inside. Bronson takes it and starts to read.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, MAC AND PARKER'S DORM ROOM - DAY.
Veronica, looking thwarted, steps into Mac's room. Mac, working on the bed, grins.
MAC: Hey! Mac races over to her computer on her desk as Veronica shuts the door behind her.
MAC: So, you know, I figured some sort of liquid was poured over the computer with all the research on it. I had to remove the ram card to let it dry out, but-
VERONICA: You told Bronson?
Mac doesn't respond. Veronica approaches her, disappointed.
VERONICA: The cops raided the place, and the rats were gone.
MAC: I didn't want him to get into trouble. I believe him. I'm sorry.
Veronica sighs. Mac reaches into one of her drawers and brings out a small plastic bag.
MAC: I found these on the motherboard. Veronica takes the bag and looks at the contents.
VERONICA: Looks like little leaves.
MAC: Do you think it means anything?
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, EMMY'S LAB - DAY.
Emmy is not pleased to see Veronica.
EMMY: Oh, good. You. Veronica waves the plastic bag.
VERONICA: We found these in Pauline and Gil Thomas' hard drive, some sort of leaves. Any idea where they might have come from? Emmy impatiently grabs the bag and gives the leaves a cursory look. She sighs and opens the bag. She takes out a pinch and smells the contents.
EMMY: Congratulations. You just narrowed down the suspects to anyone who had access to green tea.
VERONICA: Green teeth?
Emmy grabs a container of green tea from a shelf above her. In taking it down, she reveals a plastic banana hidden behind it. Emmy notices that Veronica has seen the banana.
EMMY: I stole it off Twenty-five's cage a few weeks ago. The sound was driving me nuts on the weekends. Emmy takes the banana down and hands it to Veronica. Veronica stares at the banana. She squeezes it, causing it to produce a squeaking sound.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, LAB - DAY.
Veronica goes into the empty lab. She checks the counter where the kettle is and finds green tea. She ponders.
INT - MARS RESIDENCE - NIGHT.
Veronica is working at the light box in her bedroom. She has paste some of the strips of shredded paper onto a sheet of paper. The resulting completed sheet is a picture of a girl with little on.
VERONICA VOICEOVER: In the movies, when they piece back together shredded magazines, they always find an address sticker. All I've found are near-naked ladies.
INT - PARDY RESIDENCE - NIGHT.
Gil Thomas walks down the hallway to his apartment. He stops short when he sees Veronica waiting for him outside the door to his apartment. She is holding the plastic banana.
VERONICA: Did you name him? Is that what happened? Gil Thomas scoffs.
GIL THOMAS: Named who?
VERONICA: Twenty-five.
Veronica points at the door with the banana.
VERONICA: I heard him behind the door. Sounds like he misses you. Veronica holds the banana out to Gil Thomas, who sighs. Cut to inside the apartment. Twenty-five is enjoying himself, playing with a toy car. He drops it and runs over to Gil Thomas, sitting on an armchair opposite Veronica. The monkey settles on Gil Thomas' lap.
VERONICA: There were tea leaves in the hard drive. You just grabbed the handiest thing around and poured it in the drive?
GIL THOMAS: Pauline's the one who drinks tea.
VERONICA: But I'm guessing she doesn't subscribe to...lad magazines. When reassembled, the shredded pages from the rat box were mostly almost-naked babes making almost-naughty quotes.
The monkey has jumped up to the back of the armchair, leaning on Gil Thomas' head, giving him the appearance of wearing a fur hat.
VERONICA: You knew you could pin the break-in on PHAT, and you knew Bronson would take care of your lab rats. The monkey jumps back down and sits down next to Gil Thomas. Gil Thomas smiles indulgently.
GIL THOMAS: I started coming in on the weekends to catch up on work. I bought him a few toys, let him play with them while Pauline wasn't around. He holds up the banana.
GIL THOMAS: His favourite, by the way. Always had to take it back before I left. One day, I'm halfway out the door, when I turn around and he's holding it out through the bars for me. He knew I was leaving. You know why we don't name them? Because, to do the work, we have to turn our compassion off, because things are harder to kill when they've got a name. The monkey moves back into Gil Thomas' lap.
GIL THOMAS: Veronica Mars...meet Oscar. Veronica watches them and smiles.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, LAB - DAY.
Veronica enters the lab. Pauline is standing next to a man who is sitting at a table, working on a computer. Gil Thomas arrives from the back of the room.
PAULINE: Oh, Veronica, this is, uh, Professor McGregor. You said you had news. Gil Thomas waits anxiously.
VERONICA: Um... Veronica holds out a cheque.
VERONICA: Here's your cheque back. I wasn't able to find him, I'm afraid. Gil Thomas is relieved.
PAULINE: Oh, those idiots at PHAT! They're paving the road to hell.
VERONICA: Well, the good news is, Mac was able to recover most of your hard drive.
MCGREGOR: Oh, for crying out loud, I thought you said you were getting him back.
PAULINE: I said I thought we were.
MCGREGOR: Well, the data could still be useful as a comparison.
The professor starts tapping on his computer.
MCGREGOR: If we can rush-order another one, we might-
VERONICA: Another one?
MCGREGOR: Yeah. We should have another monkey in another...six days. Science marches on.
Veronica is not happy to hear this.
EXT - POPE RESIDENCE - NIGHT.
Mac walks up to Bronson's door. She hesitates a moment and knocks. When there is no immediate response, she shuts her eyes and turns to hurry away. The door opens behind her.
BRONSON: Mac!
Music: ""Fair"" by Annuals.
LYRICS: I know there's no hope in holding up this weight It just won't float Man, I tried, but the tide It knows no sides If that's what's not fair, then what could be wrong with my life? If that's what's not fair, then what could be wrong with my life? Maybe she needs love to put the bottle down Maybe she needs me to be around The pain in her stare is drawing me shapes Oh, so fair The pain in her stare is making me wish I was there With something to declare Well it's quite possible I won't make it out alive Because I'm quite sure that I could die Because what's best is what's left when nothing is left but the sound of The rain on your head, a woman asleep in your bed Dreaming in my bed Something's got to happen Now
Bronson steps out and Mac turns back.
BRONSON: Hi.
MAC: Hi. Bronson. I was just...wasn't just in the neighbourhood. I was more actually coming by because I was wondering...
Bronson, smiling, nods to encourage her.
MAC: What I'm trying to say, or ask, is, I guess...do you like movies?
BRONSON: Um, yeah.
MAC: Because they're doing 2001 in 70-millimeter tomorrow night and-
BRONSON: Yeah. Let's go.
MAC: Um, okay. Great.
Mac giggles.
MAC: Bye, then. Mac turns and starts down the steps. Bronson looks up at the heavens, thanking his lucky stars. As Mac reaches the bottom step she turns and hurries back up the steps. She kisses Bronson and he kisses her right back.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, FOOD COURT - NIGHT.
Veronica pays for some food in the all-but deserted Food Court. She glances over at the radio station. Piz is in the booth. He looks up and sees her. He smiles and holds up a hand. She smiles back.
PIZ: [offscreen] It's kind of lame, but a really hot girl band is playing at the Roxy. It's a little later and Piz has joined Veronica at a table in the Food Court.
PIZ: So they all went out to try and score, which is both never going to happen and ridiculous, so I just took a shift to get out of it.
VERONICA: I know how you feel. I mean, different team, sure, but the whole chasing, hooking-up, people-go-round. Parker has been going nuts, like I'm some sort of freak because I'm not grabbing anything within ten feet. It's exhausting.
PIZ: Totally. I mean, it's like music. You know, I love music, but it doesn't mean I have to listen to it at all times and anything will do. I'm not going to throw in a Hasselhoff CD just because I left my Nico Case in the car.
VERONICA: Like, why bother with something that's not good? Because if it's not good...
PIZ: It's bad. Exactly. But these guys were all like, ""as long as she's got a pair of...""
Piz cups his hands in front of his chest, then notes Veronica's raised eyebrows.
PIZ: You know, it was indelicate.
VERONICA: What's indelicate about shoes?
PIZ: I figure, you know, I mean, I know what I like. Why waste my time?
VERONICA: Like, why bother with something not good just because it's something?
PIZ: Especially when you know the difference, which not many people do. I mean, do you?
VERONICA: I...I think I do.
PIZ: You see, I think that's like ninety percent of life, just knowing the difference.
Veronica considers this. Piz grins. They carry on chatting as Veronica finishes her food.
INT - LOGAN'S SUITE, NEPTUNE GRAND HOTEL - NIGHT.
Logan is alone, sitting on the couch, looking sad. There's a knock at the door. He looks up but doesn't react until there is a second knock. He walks to the door and opens it. Veronica is standing outside. They stare at each other with longing. Veronica rushes into his arms and they kiss passionately. Logan uses his foot to slam shut the door. End music: ""Fair"" by Annuals.
INT - BAR - NIGHT.
Music: ""Long Long Time"" by Linda Ronstadt.
LYRICS: Everything I know to try and make you mine... And I think I'm gonna love you for a long, long time Caught in my fears Blinking back the tears I can't say you hurt me when you never let me near And I never drew one response from you All the while you fell all over girls you never knew Cause I've done everything I know to try and make you mine And I think it's gonna hurt me for a long long time Wait for the day You'll go away Knowing that you warned me of the price I'd have to pay And life's full of flaws Who knows the cause?
Keith, having put this on the jukebox, moves to the bar counter where Landry is sitting, nursing a drink. Keith takes a seat a couple of stools from Landry.
BARTENDER: What'll you have?
KEITH: Scotch, please.
Landry glances at him and the two men acknowledge each other with a nod.
KEITH: It's a hell of a song. Landry nods. Keith's drink arrives.
BARTENDER: Here you go.
KEITH: Thanks. Wish someone felt that way about me. You married?
LANDRY: Nope.
KEITH: Involved?
Landry smiles and takes a belt of his drink.
LANDRY: Somewhat. Keith makes a toast.
KEITH: To women.
LANDRY: Women.
Both men drink.
KEITH: What's she like?
LANDRY: What are they all like?
KEITH: Crazy. Or we are. I haven't figured it out yet.
LANDRY: Probably us.
Keith chuckles and shakes his head.
KEITH: What's the craziest thing you ever did for a woman? Landry doesn't respond.
KEITH: I knew this girl once, best-looking woman the world had ever produced, as far as I could tell. She tells me her ex-boyfriend's bothering her, always showing up at the same parking lot she hangs out in with her friends. So one night, I went and I filled a jelly jar with gasoline, stuck a rag in it, figuring, Molotov cocktail. I'll light the guy's car on fire. No more bother in the parking lot. She'll be impressed.
LANDRY: You torched a guy's car?
KEITH: You ever light a rag soaked in straight gasoline? Thing exploded in my hands. I torched my car.
Landry laughs.
LANDRY: Must have been a hell of a girl.
KEITH: What the hell was I thinking? Have you ever done anything like that?
Landry gives Keith an appraising look.
LANDRY: That why you put this song on, Keith? I read your book, all the way to your picture in the back. So, no, I've never done anything like that, like, for instance, kill Cyrus O'Dell for a woman. I wrote a book, too, about profiling, reading people. Landry drains his drink and rises from his seat.
LANDRY: Maybe you should check it out. Landry exits, leaving Keith thwarted. End music: ""Long Long Time"" by Linda Ronstadt.
INT - MARS INVESTIGATIONS - DAY.
Mindy is in Keith's office.
KEITH: I've thought it over, Mrs. O'Dell. I'll take the case.
MINDY: Good. Thank you. So, uh, what made up your mind?
KEITH: Just...the scotch.
INT - HEARST COLLEGE, FOOD COURT - DAY.
Music: ""Greenland"" by the Kingsbury Manx. Veronica is sitting at one of the tables, staring into space. She looks up as Piz approaches.
PIZ: Hah. And good morning.
Piz slides into the seat opposite her.
VERONICA: Oh, morning, Piz.
PIZ: I was actually figuring, you got dinner last night, maybe I could spring for breakfast.
VERONICA: Oh, um, actually-
Logan arrives bearing a tray which he sets in front of Veronica.
LOGAN: As ordered. Logan takes the seat next to her as she smiles at him.
LOGAN: Hey, Piz, what's new? Piz, gutted, looks from one to the other. He swallows hard.
PIZ: Uh, nothing, apparently. I'll, um, I'll let you guys... Piz rises makes a quick exit. Veronica stares after him as Logan stares at her. End.
End music: ""Greenland"" by the Kingsbury Manx.","Six weeks later, Dean O'Dell's death has been ruled a suicide. Mindy O'Dell asks Keith to investigate the Dean's death because his insurance policy does not cover suicide. Mac and Veronica go undercover as animal rights activists to find a missing lab monkey. Veronica talks to Piz about not letting things slip by, not realizing that he is trying to ask her out. Logan is upset after breaking up with Veronica and she realises that she wants Logan back in her life and shows up at his door and the pair decide to get back together.",summ_screen
"Tad: Hey.
J.R.: Do you mind?
Tad: No, not at all. I thought you said you wanted to talk.
J.R.: I need to keep my hands busy, so I don't hit something.
Tad: Oh. Oh, well, by all means, knock yourself out. Just remember -- break it, you own it. You want me to guess?
J.R.: What?
Tad: At whatever or whoever is pissing you off.
J.R.: The ""who"" shouldn't surprise you.
Tad: What's Adam done this time?
J.R.: It's not him that I'm mad at. My dad just knows all the buttons to push. I'm mad at myself 'cause I've got so damn many of them.
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Krystal: Hey. Oh, Babe, come here. Honey, I was worried sick about you. Are you ok?
Babe: Mama, I'm -- I'm fine.
Krystal: Yeah?
Babe: Yeah.
Krystal: Well, come in here. Come in here and sit down, all right? You -- you want some coffee?
Babe: Mama, I'm ok, really.
Krystal: Here, sit down. Listen, I heard what happened to Ryan, and I know you were in the room, so don't try to tell me that it's no big deal.
Babe: He's going to be ok.
Krystal: I know, I know. I called the hospital and Annie filled me in. Still, it must've been terrifying.
Babe: It was, it was, but thank God, it's over now.
Krystal: Yeah? Well, from where I stand, it doesn't seem like it's over to me. Come on, come on, I'm your mama. Tell me -- tell me what happened.
Babe: I don't know. I just -- I was thinking how random life can be sometimes, you know? It's like you're going along, you think you know exactly what your future's going to be, and then -- and then, bam, something happens, you do a complete 180, and you have no idea where you are.
Krystal: Are we still talking about the shooting here?
Babe: Yeah, of course. What else would we be talking about?
Krystal: I don't know. Uh -- I'm thinking we might be talking about a man.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Hey.
Annie: ""Hey"" back.
Ryan: I love you.
Annie: Never would've guessed.
[Ryan chuckles]
Annie: I love you, too -- ahem -- so much. No, no, no -- doctor's orders.
Ryan: I am fine.
Annie: Uh --
[Ryan groans]
Annie: See? See?
Ryan: Ah.
Annie: Lay back.
Ryan: I have a headache.
Annie: Yeah, well --
Ryan: Oh, my head hurts.
Annie: Getting shot can do that to you. Will you just relax, please, and rest? There's nowhere you need to be right now. Promise?
Ryan: You know, you're kind of sexy when you get bossy like that.
Annie: Well, I have a few more tricks I can show you if you're really, really good.
Ryan: Oh, I'll be really good.
[Annie chuckles]
Ryan: Hey. Did you talk to Zach and find out where he took Kendall?
Annie: He mentioned something about stopping by to see Josh.
Ryan: Josh? Why?
Annie: To warn him there is a crazy person running around shooting people.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Zach: Hey, Josh, if you're in there, open up. Come on.
Kendall: Well, maybe he left.
Zach: Yeah, maybe he did. Step away from the door.
Kendall: Why?
Zach: Just do it.
[Knock]
Zach: Hey, buddy, you in there?
Josh: Zach, take Kendall and get the hell out of here!
Kendall: Josh!
Hannah: Son of a bitch!
Josh: It's Hannah -- she has a gun!
Hannah: Hey, Kendall. Come on in. Your brother really needs you.
Zach: Hannah?
Hannah: Hi, darling. I've missed you.
Zach: Let's talk about this.
Hannah: Oh, let's not. I can think of so many other things to do than just talk.
Kendall: You hurt my brother, you crazy bitch, I will kill you!
Hannah: Oh -- huh, huh. You know what, Kendall, sweetheart? I promise I won't miss this time.
Josh: Zach, get out of here! I can handle this!
Zach: Can't do that.
Hannah: Well, that is really new for you, isn't it, Zach? Staying put? You're always so used to leaving.
Kendall: Hannah, please, I -- I'm sorry for whatever you think I've done to you, but please don't drag Josh into this.
Hannah: You're sorry, Kendall? Wow, that is so touching. We should engrave that on your tombstone.
Zach: Ryan's alive -- you didn't kill anybody. So if you end this now, we -- we can work it out. I'll tell them to take it easy on you.
Hannah: Yeah, like they did your wife? You know what? It must be really nice, Kendall, having a safety net to catch you every time you screw up. I wish I had one. But then again, there is only one Zach Slater.
Zach: You're angry at me, and I understand that, so let's talk, you and me.
Hannah: You can't play me anymore, Zach.
Zach: What do you want?
Hannah: Oh, what do I want? Justice -- justice for me, for Kendall. Isn't that what you were going for when you tortured poor Greenlee, Kendall? Justice?
Zach: Call the police.
Kendall: But why?
Zach: Just go do it. Nothing's going to happen.
Kendall: Ok.
Hannah: What's the matter out there? Am I boring you? You better be out there, Zach. Or your brother-in-law is going to die for your sins. I am so sorry, baby. I really did like you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: So, Joe tells me I dodged a bullet -- literally.
Annie: The doctors say you were really lucky.
Ryan: Yeah, and not just because of that. You, me -- family. I'm so lucky to have you, to hold you. God, you are gorgeous. Are you really my wife?
[Annie chuckles]
Annie: Forever and ever.
Ryan: Yeah?
Annie: Yeah.
Ryan: Prove it.
Annie: Hmm.
Julia: Oh. Hey, you two love birds.
Ryan and Annie: Hi!
Ryan: Julia, come on in.
Julia: I just thought I'd stop by, see if they were treating you right.
Ryan: Well, they're not -- they're treating me horribly. They won't even let my wife stay the night. Can you talk to somebody, please, and hook that up?
Julia: Uh -- not my department, I'm sorry.
Annie: You need to rest.
Ryan: Hmm.
Annie: Yeah.
Nurse: We need to change his bandages.
Julia: All right.
Ryan: Ok.
Julia: Annie and I will wait outside.
Ryan: All right.
Annie: Ok.
Ryan: Hi.
Nurse: Hello.
Julia: Annie, how are you doing?
Annie: Honestly? I'm kind of a mess. Oh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: Ugh. Sean, you are so lame!
Dre: You alone?
Colby: You're late again! Dre? Where have you been?
Dre: I've been around, you know?
Colby: Well, everybody's been worried about you since that guy came snooping around.
Dre: He been around again?
Colby: No.
Dre: Well, I'm sorry about that, and I didn't mean to split on you, either, but, um --
Colby: What?
Dre: You know.
Colby: No, I don't know. Where did you go, Dre?
Dre: I -- I just had to leave.
Colby: Ok, well, the least you could do is tell me what you're hiding from.
Dre: The family.
Colby: ""The family""?
Dre: Yeah, you know how it is. You -- you get on the wrong side of something, and they come looking for you -- family.
Colby: Oh, my -- it's the mafia? Is there a hit on you or something? Did you rat somebody out? Oh!
[Dre chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hannah: I don't want to do this, Josh.
Josh: Then don't. You can stop right now.
Hannah: No, I can't.
Josh: You can -- I can help you.
Hannah: Would you stop saying that?
Zach: Hannah?
Hannah: You're back.
Zach: I never left.
Hannah: Huh. Planning your strategy? It's so like you -- always thinking of everything.
Zach: Well, not everything. I -- I had no idea how much I hurt you.
Hannah: Now you're apologizing? That is so sweet. But you know what? Now is not the time for that, so -- let's reschedule.
Zach: I'll wait.
[Hannah chuckles]
Hannah: You'll wait? Welcome to my world -- waiting for the man to become available. And he never was. You know what I did, Zach? When I found out that you were missing? I lit a candle and prayed for you to come back. Isn't that sad?
Zach: We did care about each other once.
Hannah: You don't care about me, or your son. Do you remember Ethan, our son?
Zach: Yeah, I remember.
Hannah: We were your throwaway family, weren't we? Your mistake. You sure love your new family. They're the ones you came back for.
Zach: And you have a right to be angry about that.
Hannah: Oh -- agreeing with me. Huh. That's a good tactic -- we use that in business negotiations all the time.
Zach: Why don't we talk, you and me? Hmm? Just face to face and let Josh go.
Hannah: And now, you're offering yourself up as a hero. That is so marvelous.
Zach: I'm not a hero. I -- I try to do the right thing and sometimes I make mistakes, and I made a mistake with you, and I don't want to do that again.
Hannah: You know, it's too late for regrets. I'm sorry. Oh!
[Hannah groans as Josh tries to get the gun away from her and a shot rings out]
Zach: Hey.
Kendall: Josh? Josh, you all right?
Josh: Yeah, I think so.
Kendall: You ok? Up.
[Josh groans]
Zach: Where's Hannah?
Josh: She went out the back.
Kendall: Ok.
Josh: Wait, wait -- Zach, she's got the gun.
Kendall: No, no, Zach! Zach, no! She could be out there ready for you!
Josh: Kendall -- Kendall --
Kendall: Zach -- no! No, no, she could hurt him! Zach, please come back! No, she could hurt him! Zach! Zach!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: So was I right? Is this about a guy?
Babe: I'm kind of embarrassed, all right?
Krystal: Why?
Babe: Why? Because Ryan almost died, somebody's trying to kill Kendall, and I'm -- I'm sitting here bugging you about some guy I'm not even sure that I like.
Krystal: ""Some guy"" -- hmm. Now, that used to be J.R., but now I get the feeling we're talking about Richie Novak?
Babe: All right, let's just drop it, ok?
Krystal: What happened, Babe?
Babe: Mama.
Krystal: No, look. You know you're going to tell me, so we might as well just get to it.
Babe: All right. After Ryan got shot, I -- I went to go find Annie. She was visiting Richie.
Krystal: Ok.
Babe: And, well, he got this news, big news for him -- well, for anybody. He might be eligible for a bone marrow transplant, mama. He might live.
Krystal: Great.
Babe: And, then we kissed.
Krystal: A congratulatory kiss?
Babe: I think, maybe -- I don't know -- but it -- it ended up --
Krystal: I think I can figure out the rest.
Babe: Ok, it didn't go that far, Mama. Give me some credit.
Krystal: No.
[Krystal chuckles]
Krystal: Look, I -- you -- you know I'm not judging you. But I can tell you're drawn to this guy.
Babe: Look, I don't know what I am, all right? I -- I just feel for the guy. You know, he -- he's sick, he's alone.
Krystal: And you're the girl who always takes in strays. Poor baby. So, tell me -- how does J.R. fit into this pretty picture?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: I don't know. Look, I'm confused -- spell it out for me. Your father tried to float what?
J.R.: My dad knows that I'm struggling right now. He knows that my internet thing went up in smoke thanks to Zach Slater, so he's dangling money in front of my face.
Tad: How much money?
J.R.: 50 million.
Tad: 50 million? In exchange for what?
J.R.: To come over for dinner, to be his son.
Tad: Sell your soul.
J.R.: Exactly.
Tad: Right, so he sits there, he doesn't offer you any specifics -- just a wink and a promise that he'll be there for you when you need him -- am I right?
J.R.: Ah, so you've played this game before.
Tad: We both have. We both have. This is classic Adam Chandler BS, and we both know it, which means you still have to learn to tune him out.
J.R.: The way that you did when he said he had a lead on Kate?
Tad: I'm not saying it's going to be easy, I'm not saying it's not going to drive you crazy at times. Your father is a past master at what he does. I am saying that we both have to learn to consider the source. Personally, I like to pretend that whenever he opens his mouth lately, all I hear is white noise.
J.R.: Hmm. I wish I could do that.
Tad: As somebody who loves you more than anything, I am telling you, you have to. If you want to survive, you really want to be released from being torn up every time he does or says something, then you have to. You can start by defining what you want. To hell with your old man -- what is your definition of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?
J.R.: I don't know, Tad. I'm all mixed up right now.
Tad: Well, then, get unmixed. Do whatever you have to, because the universe only knows one answer, and it's yes. It means you come up with an idea, a plan that hasn't got somebody else's fingerprints all over it. J.R., we have so little time together these days. Why don't we talk about you? Don't you think it's time?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: Ok, so I got a little carried away.
[Dre laughs]
Dre: Yeah, a little.
Colby: So if you're not in, like, the mafia or in gangs or anything like that, what are you really hiding from?
Dre: Um -- politics.
Colby: Huh?
Dre: That's the family business. You ever heard of Samuel Woods?
Colby: ""Samuel"" -- oh, yeah. He's running for something, isn't he?
Dre: Senator.
Colby: Yeah. I think my dad went to a fundraiser he had. So you're, like, related to this guy?
Dre: Yeah, he's my dad.
Colby: Wow!
Dre: What?
Colby: I don't know. You're, like, this mysterious hip-hop kind of guy and your dad's, like, a --
Dre: Colin Powell?
Colby: Well, I wasn't going to say that.
Dre: Doesn't matter -- everybody else does. Hey, I'm -- my dad's what you call, like, a political force. And he doesn't exactly agree with my life -- the band --
Colby: Mm-hmm.
Dre: All that, so --
Colby: So you went AWOL on him?
Dre: He wanted me to wear a suit, be a good boy and smile for the camera. A photo op?
[Colby chuckles]
Dre: Sorry, I ain't into that.
Colby: Yeah, well, ok. Don't kill me, but is it really that bad -- I mean, every once in a while?
Dre: You don't know my dad. You know, nothing is ever good enough for him.
Colby: Actually, I do know him. He sounds a lot like mine.
Dre: Well, then, you know.
Colby: Yep. I guess I do.
Dre: Anyway, um, you don't have to tell the rest of the guys about this.
Colby: Oh -- why? Because it would ruin your street cred?
Dre: Yeah, it would. So, what's your deal with Sean?
Colby: What deal?
Dre: Aren't you two hooking up tonight?
Colby: Oh, my God -- I completely forgot.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sean: Come on, Colby. I know I'm late. I suck, but I am here now.
[Running through the park, Hannah literally runs into Sean]
Hannah: Ah!
Sean: Oh!
Hannah: Oh -- damn it! What the hell do you think you're doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: Thanks. I just -- I guess I needed a good cry.
Julia: Sure. If you ever need me, this shoulder's dry.
Annie: Thanks. I just didn't want to lose it in front of Ryan.
Julia: No, I get that. But Ryan seems like he's doing fine. Actually, I'd say he's doing better than fine.
Annie: Yeah. Yeah, he's amazing.
Julia: Is there something else?
Annie: Um -- it's just nothing I want to bother Ryan with.
Julia: You can bother me if you want.
Annie: Thanks. I just -- I don't really feel like talking about it.
Julia: I get that. It's ok. But if you ever need to --
Annie: Thanks, julia. Thanks. I'm -- I'm going to go back in.
Julia: Yeah.
Annie: Ok.
Julia: Ok.
Ryan: No! What -- what -- what do you think? Do you think I look like that guy on the dancing show?
Annie: Which one?
Ryan: You know.
Annie: Oh, no, no, no. You're way better looking than he is.
Ryan: Aha! You see?
Nurse: Oh. Keep an eye on this one.
Ryan: Come here. Get over here. You know, I think maybe this getting-shot thing kind of agrees with me.
Annie: Don't even joke about that.
Ryan: Ok, all right, I'm sorry. It's just that it's weird, you know? I was this close to death, and yet, I've never felt more alive.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: What does J.R. have to do with any of this? Nothing. J.R. is J.R.
Krystal: Yeah. Uh -- he's the father of your child, he is the man that you used to love with all your heart. You know, maybe kissing Richie was your way of avoiding your feelings for your ex-husband.
Babe: Well, he has been trying to make up for everything lately.
Krystal: Huh. I'm sure he has.
Babe: I mean, he's been sweet and honest --
Krystal: Oh.
Babe: Available.
Krystal: Everything he wasn't when you were together.
Babe: I know, and I fell for it.
Krystal: Yeah. Yeah, you took the bait.
Babe: I mean, what is wrong with me? I -- I make out with an ex-convict, I sleep with my ex-husband. I mean, I'm a mother with responsibilities.
Krystal: And you're doing a great job, Babe.
Babe: Then why do I feel like I'm 14? What the hell is that all about?
Krystal: It's about being you. And as far as feeling like you're 14, join the club.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Hmm.
J.R.: I want -- I want more.
[Tad laughs]
J.R.: What?
Tad: Well, you know, ""Key Largo. ""Key Largo,"" 1948, Edward G. Robinson -- ""I want more""? Oh, I'm so old. Never mind -- let's go back. Um -- what does the universe look like to J.R. Chandler?
J.R.: Well, what do you mean?
Tad: I mean, in a perfect world, what would you be doing?
J.R.: I'm -- sailing a ship.
Tad: Ok. It's a little vague, it's a little esoteric, but it's a start. So what kind of ship is it? No, come on. Is it -- is it a luxury liner? What?
J.R.: No. It's a yacht, with sails. It's all tricked out.
Tad: Nice.
J.R.: And I'm at the helm.
Tad: Uh-huh.
J.R.: And there's, like, this sea of possibilities for me to choose from.
Tad: Excellent.
J.R.: And I'm respected, the kind of person that a kid could look up to.
Tad: Ah. I see. Uh, so, what about passengers? You know, sailors get lonely. Hmm -- so I've heard. Is there anybody coming by to visit the captain's quarters?
J.R.: Just one -- Babe.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Here you go.
Josh: I'm fine, thanks.
Kendall: Ok.
Josh: How did -- how did this happen anyway?
Kendall: Hannah is obviously off the deep end and wanted me out of the way.
Josh: And Ryan's ok?
Kendall: Yeah. I mean, he seems to be.
Josh: Anything?
Zach: She's vanished.
Josh: I'm sorry, Zach.
Zach: You're sorry? My wife almost got killed today and that's all you can say is, ""You're sorry""?
Kendall: All right, Zach, come on.
Zach: You messed up. You were supposed to keep an eye on her, you said you had it under control.
Josh: It's my fault, all right? I admit it!
Zach: Yes, it is your fault! You messed up! So what happened? What did she do to distract you this time? What was it -- answer me!
Kendall: Hey, Zach, stop it! Stop.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sean: Here, here.
Hannah: Uh -- I got it.
Sean: Are -- are you ok?
Hannah: Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you for asking.
Sean: You were really tearing through here. Is someone chasing you?
[Hannah puts her hand on the gun in her purse]
Sean: Hey, you know what? Never mind. It doesn't matter. Uh -- I like to know as little as possible about most people.
Hannah: Really?
Sean: Yeah, it keeps things simple, you know? So -- so whatever's going on, just -- just do your thing. I never saw you. I'm just -- just here waiting on a friend.
Hannah: She stood you up?
Sean: I -- I don't know. I sent her a text, but she hasn't responded.
Hannah: How old are you?
Sean: 19.
Hannah: You know what I think?
Sean: What?
Hannah: I think we both had a really rough day. Do you know what I'd like to do to make it all better?
[Hannah kisses Sean]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sean: What?
Dre: So you and Sean still cool?
Colby: Yeah. You know, it's kind of been tough lately. He's doing the college thing, and I'm in high school.
Dre: Yeah, I get that.
Colby: So what about you?
Dre: Me?
Colby: Yeah. You and girls. You like them?
Dre: Yeah, I like them.
[Colby chuckles]
Dre: And there's nobody special right now.
Colby: Hmm. Corrina thinks you're smoking hot.
Dre: Yeah, well, we're in a band together. I don't mess around where I work.
Colby: You're really serious about all this, aren't you? The music, I mean.
Dre: It's what I was born to do, I guess. Besides, I'm not very good at anything else.
Colby: Oh, I don't believe that.
Dre: Huh.
Colby: So what are you going to do in the meantime? Hide out here till that guy your dad sent goes away?
Dre: Yeah, I guess.
Colby: Well, you got a place to stay?
Dre: I'll figure it out.
Colby: Come on.
Dre: What?
Colby: I got a place where no one will find you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: From now on, I am never letting you out of my sight, deal?
Ryan: Deal. But you might get a little sick of looking at me. I'm just warning.
Annie: Never.
Ryan: Hey, what is it? What's wrong?
Annie: Nothing.
Ryan: I'm fine.
Annie: I know.
Ryan: Is it Richie? Did something happen with Richie?
Annie: No, no, it isn't him. I just -- all this shook me up, that's all. You need to rest.
Ryan: Well, yeah, because I'm so good at that. Will you give me my phone, please?
Annie: Are you kidding me?
Ryan: What? I want to find out what's going on out there in the world.
Annie: Derek said that they would call us as soon as they found the sniper.
Ryan: Well, I am a very impatient guy. Pretty please?
Annie: All right.
[Ryan chuckles]
Annie: One call.
Ryan: Yes, ma'am, one call. Why Kendall? I don't get it. Why would someone want to take a shot at her?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Zach, stop. Stop a second. Now, I'm the one who asked you not to fire Hannah. I didn't want to look like the jealous wife. That was stupid of me, ok? So this is on me.
Zach: I'm sorry, man. I'm sorry.
Josh: Forget it.
Zach: It's no one's fault. We didn't know she was going to do this.
Josh: Look, what do you need from me?
Zach: You get the guys and make sure that my wife and my kids are ok.
Josh: Done.
Zach: And when you talk to them, the orders are to take her down.
Kendall: Wait a second. You're ordering your men to kill Hannah? You don't really mean that?
Zach: Hannah claims she knows who Zach Slater really is. She's about to find out.
Kendall: So then it's shoot to kill? And then what happens?
Zach: What happens is you're safe. I was in a hole for a month. Didn't know I was going to see you or the kids ever again. I'm here. She threatened my family. Now she'll pay the price.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: So, this love boat of yours has got a passenger manifest of one? And it's all Babe, all the time?
J.R.: Well, some things never change, huh?
Tad: Yeah. Well, have you told her?
J.R.: Yeah, I told her. She freaked out.
Tad: I'm not surprised. Let's face it -- you two don't exactly have the greatest track record in the world.
J.R.: Yeah. Well, I could write down all the things, the reasons that she shouldn't be with me. But you said ""in a perfect world.""
Tad: Yeah, I did.
J.R.: So, in a perfect world, she'd be there all the time.
Tad: So, keep the faith, because it may not be a perfect world, but it is the world that you make it. So it could happen.
J.R.: Yeah, like my ship has a magic wand to erase all my screw-ups.
Tad: I wish it did. In any case, congratulations.
J.R.: On what?
Tad: You just made it through an entire conversation without mentioning --
J.R.: Don't even think about it.
Tad: Edward G. Robinson.
J.R.: There you go.
Tad: Yeah. Well, that's progress. You're going to make it.
J.R.: How do you know that?
Tad: Because you're your mother's son. And mine. No matter what Adam does to you, you got Dixie's heart.
J.R.: You always say that.
Tad: Yeah. I always mean it. When you finally become the man that you want to be, that'll be what leads you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Babe, you know I love you. I support you in everything you do.
Babe: I know, but --
Krystal: But what?
Babe: Why do I have to keep coming back to Mama to figure it all out?
Krystal: Guess what. You are going to be 100, and I am going to be 120, and we are still going to be standing here sorting all this out.
Babe: Thank you for not judging me.
Krystal: Oh, I'm the last person to judge anybody.
[Jenny cries]
Krystal: Well, I guess I got to take care of my other baby doll right now.
Babe: Do you want me to come?
Krystal: No, no, no, you stay here. Take care of yourself. I love you.
Babe: Me, too.
[Babe sighs then lies down on the couch and daydreams of kissing Richie]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dre: What is this place?
Colby: Home, sweet home.
[Dre chuckles]
Dre: Where are we?
Colby: The Chandler Mansion tunnels. It's not a safe house, but you could stay here for as long as you want.
Dre: Huh. Whoa. How far do these tunnels go?
Colby: I have no idea.
Dre: So -- what, your old man built this place just for the hell of it?
Colby: Uh-uh. It's actually part of the Underground Railroad.
Dre: For real?
Colby: Yeah, isn't that cool?
Dre: Huh. The Underground Railroad? Huh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Whew.
Krystal: Hey.
Tad: Hey.
Krystal: I'm so happy to see you.
Tad: Oh. Are you ok? Is Jenny all right?
Krystal: Oh, yeah. Yeah, we're fine.
Tad: Hmm.
Krystal: Will you just hold me?
Tad: Sure.
Krystal: Thank you for this.
Tad: Well, whatever it is, you're welcome. Just do me a favor and clue me in as to what it is I did.
Krystal: Hmm. You gave us a second chance. You gave me peace, comfort, and a home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Ok.
[Knock on door]
Babe: Um -- come on, sweetie. Right here. Ok.
J.R.: Whew. Hi.
Babe: Hi.
J.R.: Do I look that bad?
Babe: No. No, come on in. What are you doing here?
J.R.: I was -- I was just in the neighborhood. I wanted to stop by.
Babe: Were you really in the neighborhood?
J.R.: Huh. Ok, you got me. I wanted to see you. I can go.
Babe: No, don't. Um -- where -- where are you staying these days, anyway?
J.R.: Here and there. Hotels till I can figure it out. Why?
Babe: Well, you can stay here tonight, if you want. I mean, you know, you can stay in Little A's room.
J.R.: What happened? Are you ok?
Babe: Yeah, yeah, I'm ok. I -- I -- um -- I just had this bad nightmare is all. It's -- it's silly. I'm just having a hard time shaking it. Um -- so, you know, you -- you can stay here, if you like. Just for tonight.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: Ok, I've called pretty much everybody we know to tell them that you're ok. I love it.
[Ryan chuckles as he sports the words ""I'm alive"" on the bandages around his head]
Annie: Oh. You are alive. Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Hannah chuckles as she and Sean continue to kiss]
Sean: Wow.
Hannah: Do you want me to stop?
Sean: Uh-uh.
Hannah: No?
Sean: No.
Hannah: You know what? Do you want to get lost? Go somewhere else? What do you think?
Sean: Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Well, they're both asleep.
Josh: Good. Rachael said she could come by, if you'd like.
Kendall: Thank you. So, what's the word on Hannah?
Josh: Nothing new. But your -- your men are on it, the cops are on it. She'll be found. There's one thing you need to know, though. She was working with Adam Chandler.
Zach: Doing what?
Josh: Nothing good. Spying on you, for starters.
Zach: Keep me informed.
Josh: Will do. Good night.
Kendall: Good night.
Zach: Come here. I love you.
Kendall: Mmm. Oh, Zach, please -- please, don't do anything crazy with Hannah.
[NEXT_ON]
Zach  to Adam : Tell me where Hannah Nichols is hiding, now.
Ryan  to Erica : I don't believe that we've ever had the chance to dance.
Erica: Let me lead.
Ryan: What else is new?
Kendall  to Aidan : Not talking about the fact that we slept together doesn't make the fact that we did it go away.","Zach and Kendall pay Josh a visit at his apartment but don't get an answer. Josh yells at them to leave because Hannah has a gun. Hannah holds a gun on Josh and tells Kendall that if she leaves, she will kill Josh. J.R. visits Tad and tells him about Adam offering him fifty million dollars in exchange for acting like his son again. Babe goes to visit Krystal to let her know that she survived the shooting at Greenlee's apartment. Colby waits for Sean in the park but soon bumps into Andre who tells her he's running from his political family. Zach tries to talk to Hannah through the door while Josh works diligently on getting the ropes untied. Josh tackles Hannah and the gun accidentally goes off. Babe lies down on Krystal's sofa and dreams of herself and Richie together. Hannah escapes from the apartment's back door when Zach and Kendall barge in. Colby takes Andre back to Adam's mansion via the tunnels under the house. Hannah runs into Sean, literally. After talking a few minutes, Hannah and Sean begin to kiss. Annie sits vigil at Ryan's bedside. While another nurse changes the bandages on Ryan's head, Julia comforts Annie. Tad comes home and Krystal flies into his arms, glad to see him. When J.R. visits Babe, she offers to let him spend the night with her in Little A's room. Josh lets Zach know that Hannah had been working against Zach to gain info on Zach for Adam. Zach vows to make Hannah pay for trying to destroy his family.",summ_screen
"Amanda: Good morning.
J.R.: Morning.
Amanda: Is it as lumpy as it looks?
[J.R. grunts]
J.R.: The lumps have lumps. Ah.
Amanda: Here you go, sir. You should've gotten your own room.
J.R.: I wanted to be near you just in case you needed anything.
Amanda: It's not like you have to look after me 24/7.
J.R.: I want to, all right? I want to be with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Minister: Who gives this woman away?
Bianca: I do.
[Reese wakes up with a hangover]
Reese: Oh, my head. Oh, you idiot. Ew.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Bianca yawns]
Bianca: Yeah, can I have Reese Williams' room, please?
[Knock at door]
Bianca: Oh. Ok, I know -- I know we're not supposed to see each other, but I just tried calling you, and -- oh, mom.
Erica: Good morning, honey. Hi. Well, look at you, not even dressed.
Bianca: Do you have the limo all gassed up and waiting outside? So that I can make my escape from Reese?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Need some aspirin with your coffee?
Reese: Morning.
Kendall: It is never a good idea to overindulge the night before your wedding. The headaches, the regrets.
[Reese remembers kissing Zach]
Kendall: Wow. You just turned a paler shade of white. Don't tell me you have regrets.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: It's about time you woke up, sleepy head. You brought me back here last night and then you passed out.
Aidan: Ow.
Annie: I did that, patched you up. Oh, I hit you, too. Sorry.
Aidan: Why did you hit me?
Annie: Because you want to stop me from doing what I have to do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock at door]
Greenlee: Finally. I'm starving. Oh!
Ryan: Greenlee. Greenlee. Please, let me in.
Greenlee: No. I can't.
Ryan: I've already seen you in your dress.
Greenlee: Twice is double the bad luck, and we've had a hard enough time getting here.
Ryan: It doesn't matter, Greenlee. We're not getting married.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: I want to be with you because of the ghost.
Amanda: What ghost?
J.R.: You didn't know about that? Apparently this place is haunted. There's a book downstairs about it and everything.
Amanda: Because I did hear some weird noises last night. I mean, once it sounded like, I don't know, someone moaning or something.
[Floorboard creaks]
Amanda: What was that?
J.R.: What was what?
Amanda: Ok. You know what? I -- I don't think I like this. I think that we should go to a different room or something.
J.R.: Oh, come on. Don't tell me that you're afraid.
[Floorboard creaks]
Amanda: Oh, you. You scared me.
J.R.: Muahahaha.
Amanda: Stop.
J.R.: [Spooky voice] Amanda. Oooooooh.
Amanda: Stop. Stop it.
J.R.: Look, I'll stop if you want me to.
[Knock at door]
Amanda: Do ghosts knock?
J.R.: I don't think so.
Jake: Hey. We were wondering if you wanted a --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Listen. I found out the truth about Sinclair. I know why she's out to get you. She was in love with your brother, and she wants to see you in prison for life for killing him, and she wont stop until you're behind bars.
Annie: What? Richie and Dr. Sinclair? Oh, my God. It's like Richie's dead and he -- he still wins. He still always wins.
Aidan: Annie. Hey, hey. He's not going to win. I promise you, all right? I'm going to take down Sinclair, and you're going to get the help you need with a new doctor. You're going to get better. Annie, will you come with me?
Annie: No, not until I do what I came here to do.
Aidan: No. You can't hurt Greenlee.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: We're getting married. Oh, my God. You look so beautiful. We're getting married, Greenlee, just not -- not here, not -- not like this.
Greenlee: Well, it's a little late to change your mind.
Ryan: Oh, my God -- the moon. The moon helped bring us back together, right? So maybe we can do that. We can get married, like, on a mountain top underneath the full moon or something like that. Doesn't that sound nice?
Greenlee: What's going on? What happened since last night to change your mind?
Ryan: Zach and Reese.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: I have, uh, a lot of regrets. I regret letting your toast get to me. I regret drinking way too much. And I regret embarrassing Bianca.
Kendall: Bianca didn't come back to the inn with you last night.
Reese: No, she didn't.
Kendall: There's no trouble, I hope.
Reese: No.
Kendall: How did you get home?
Reese: I got a ride.
Kendall: You are not a morning person, are you? So, who gave you the ride?
Reese: You know, I -- I don't know, you know? I got way too drunk, and I just don't even remember.
Kendall: Well, I hope you didn't do anything you regret with whomever it is you don't remember.
Reese: Ok. Right. Will you just listen to me a minute? I love your sister, and I want to be with her, so why don't you just let us get married in peace and let us live our lives, all right? Leave us the hell alone.
Zach: Hey.
Reese: I've got to go get ready. Good morning.
Zach: Morning. You're up early.
Kendall: Hey. Yeah, big day. There's a lot to do when you're in the wedding party.
Zach: Don't tell me you're nervous.
Kendall: Well, I'm not the only one. Turns out one of the brides is very hung over and all nerves.
Zach: Reese.
Kendall: Yeah. She's not exactly acting like this is the happiest day of her life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: I just want this day to be perfect.
Erica: And it will be. Honey, this is going to be the most perfect wedding ever. I promise you that. And about your move --
Bianca: Oh, Mom. I thought we did this last night.
Erica: I'm sorry. I overreacted. It's just that when you came back and you settled in with -- with Miranda, and beautiful baby Gabrielle, Reese, it just seemed so right, our family finally together. I had so many plans.
Bianca: I know you did, Mom, but my life is with Reese now, and you can't make plans for us.
Erica: No, I know that. I know that. It's just that -- Josh's death, almost losing Kendall, it's made me greedy for more time with you. But you and Reese, you have got to make decisions that are best for you and your family, and so if that means moving back to France, then France it is. I get that. I accept that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: We're -- we're just friends. So, I'm sorry that I lied about the separate rooms.
Tad: Oh, honey, listen. No, listen. We don't care if you're hanging from the chandeliers. We just wanted -- what did we want?
Jake: Breakfast.
Tad: Right.
Jake: And go to --
Tad: The -- the wedding.
J.R.: Suppose I could use one of your rooms to shower and get cleaned up so Amanda can get ready?
Tad: Sure. Why not? God bless the man who gives the woman her --
Jake: You got the keys?
Tad: Getting ready space.
Jake: Go ahead.
J.R.: I'm just getting my shoes.
Amanda: Ok.
Jake: Well, uh, I guess I'll hit the buffet and, if you want to come down, you know, later, or --
Amanda: How did you get your job back?
Jake: What do you -- what do you mean?
Amanda: If you got around David and got your job back then there has to be a way for me to get him to lay off blackmailing me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: I want to apologize for last night.
Reese: Um, it's all right.
Erica: No, Kendall hurt you and so did I, and I just hope that we can put this all behind us. Please, can we just look forward to the wedding and to your future together wherever you're going to live. I mean that.
Reese: Thank you. Ow. I'm so sorry.
Bianca: Oh.
Reese: I'm sorry.
Bianca: Do you want aspirin or something?
Reese: I tried that. I --
Erica: I think I have the answer. Yes, hello. This is Erica Kane. I'm in my daughter's suite, the bridal suite. I'd like to order a virgin Mary with bitters and a raw egg. Thank you. Ok, so when that's delivered just stir in the raw egg, and hold your nose, and down the hatch. This used to be my daily breakfast when I was in Las Vegas before I got sober, and I know it works.
Reese: Ok, I'll try that.
Erica: I want my daughter's bride to float down the aisle, happy and pain free. If that's going to happen, we have to get to the chapel soon. Your dresses and your accessories are already there, so I'll meet you in the lobby.
Bianca and Reese: Ok.
[Both giggle]
Reese: Bitters and a raw egg? Your mother's trying to poison me.
Bianca: Oh, she's -- she's trying.
Reese: I know. I --
[Reese laughs]
Reese: I know. Oh, sweetie. You know what? Tonight we're going to be married, and we'll be home soon in France, and we'll be starting our new life together. What? What is it?
Bianca: Are we making the right decision? I mean, it would -- it would mean so much to my mother if we stayed.
Reese: I know. What would it mean to you? Sweetheart, where are you going to be happiest?
Bianca: Pine Valley hasn't exactly been easy for you.
Reese: I'm happy wherever you are.
Bianca: So you don't mind staying?
Reese: We can stay. I will make things work with your mother and with Kendall.
Bianca: You are the bravest person I know.
Reese: Yeah? All right. Kiss me. Kiss me for courage.
Bianca: Ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: You got in late last night. You were out celebrating with the groom?
Zach: I gave Reese a ride home.
Kendall: So you're what she doesn't remember.
Zach: Excuse me?
Kendall: Well, Reese told me she was so trashed that everything was a blur. Turns out the blur was you.
Zach: Well, she was pretty out of it.
Kendall: Well, thank you for telling the truth.
Zach: Why wouldn't I tell you the truth?
Kendall: Reese lied to me.
Zach: Well, I think she's aware that you're not a big fan of our friendship.
Kendall: So, she lied to protect me or you?
Zach: Hey, why don't we do this. Let's go to a wedding, enjoy ourselves, wave goodbye, and that's it.
Kendall: I have to get to the chapel.
Zach: I'll give you a ride.
Kendall: You're just everybody's chauffer, aren't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: There is no way that Zach and Reese had sex. It's impossible.
Ryan: I know what I saw, Greenlee. They were all over each other heading in that direction.
Greenlee: Well, there has to be an explanation.
Ryan: I confronted Zach, and he lied. He said nothing happened.
Greenlee: I should go and talk to him.
Ryan: You're Kendall's best friend, Greenlee. Do you really think that he's going to be honest with you?
Greenlee: Well, I have to try.
Ryan: Hey, listen to me. I love you so much, and I want to marry you more than anything in the world, but I am not going to stand up there next to Reese and Bianca with -- with Zach and Kendall watching. I'm not going to do it and make my vows to you. I won't. I don't want anything to do with Reese or Zach and his games. I'm certainly not going to share my wedding day with them.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Annie, I know what you're doing here.
Annie: I love him.
Aidan: I loved Greenlee, but I had to let her go, and it hurt a lot, but I got over it. And you have to accept that what happened between you and Ryan is over, ok? I'll get you help to make it easier.
Annie: No. Ryan is my husband, not Greenlee's.
Aidan: Annie, you can't hurt Greenlee. It's wrong. Trust me. Let me help you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: You mean too much to me, Greenlee. Our relationship means too much to me to share it with someone who's starting her marriage with a lie.
Greenlee: I feel a case of food poisoning coming on.
Ryan: I'm going to give you the wedding of your dreams, ok? I really will wherever, whenever. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.
Greenlee: I love you.
[Ryan leaves the room]
[Phone rings]
Zach's voice: This is Slater. Leave a message.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: So, you and Amanda, huh?
J.R.: And the couch.
Tad: You can't blame me, all right? I just didn't know that you and Amanda were that close. That's all.
J.R.: She's pregnant.
Tad: Huh?
J.R.: She's pregnant.
Tad: What are you going to do?
J.R.: Well, right now we're just friends. After that, I don't know.
Tad: Well, hang on. Wait just a second. Look, do me a favor, ok? Don't go rushing into anything. I know what you're thinking. It's a mistake. Don't do what I did. It's one thing to love your kid. Don't leap into some kind of prefabricated family. It's not necessarily the best thing for your child.
J.R.: Just because it didn't work out with you and Krystal doesn't mean it's not going to work out with me and Amanda.
Tad: Yeah, so you are thinking about it, marrying Amanda.
J.R.: Like I said, right now I'm on the couch.
Tad: J.R., just remember you're fighting to stay sober which means you're fighting for your life. You're also fighting to keep Little Adam away from David.
J.R.: And I'm winning on both counts.
Tad: I'm glad to hear it, because David's done it to both of us before. You cannot afford to forget that he's the kind of person that won't be happy unless he takes the thing you love most.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: How's your headache?
Reese: It's gone.
Bianca: Oh, wow. That really is a miracle cure.
Erica: Miracle.
[Both laugh]
Reese: Well. You know, you're my little miracle.
[All scream with excitement]
Bianca: Oh my goodness. Look at how beautiful --
Reese: Oh my goodness. Aren't you a vision?
Miranda: I'm not a vision. I'm the flower girl.
Reese: Oh. Yes, you are.
Erica: Oh, look at this beautiful flower girl.
[Phone rings]
Bianca: Excuse me.
Erica: Ok.
Reese: Come here. Let me brush your hair.
Bianca: Hello.
Ryan: Bianca, hey. It's Ryan.
Bianca: Oh, Ryan. Where are you? I thought you and Greenlee would be here by now.
Ryan: Yeah, I'm, uh -- I'm afraid that we won't be. Greenlee has -- she's come down with something.
Bianca: Oh, no. Is she sick?
Ryan: Yeah. Yeah, she can't keep anything down at all. I think it's food poisoning or something. Anyway, I'm afraid that we won't be able to make the wedding.
Bianca: That is terrible. I -- I'm so sorry. Is there anything we can do?
Ryan: No, we -- we'll be fine. We'll be fine.
Bianca: Ok. Well, please let us know how Greenlee is doing.
Ryan: I will. I will. Hey, Bianca? Be happy, ok?
Bianca: Now that I can manage.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Zach Slater's room, please.
Woman's voice: Mr. and Mrs. Slater left about 20 minutes ago. May I take a message?
Greenlee: No. No message.
Opal: Oh, thank God I caught you.
Greenlee: Opal, I don't time for hocus pocus.
Opal: Make time. You have got to make time. You've got to listen to me because if you leave this room, if you say your ""I do's,"" you are not going to survive.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Come back to Oak Haven with me and leave Greenlee alone.
Annie: You'll help me get better?
Aidan: Yes.
Annie: Ok. I'll go back with you.
Aidan: Great.
Annie: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. You don't look so good. Lie down.
Aidan: I'm fine, all right? We need to get going.
Annie: Ok.
Annie: You -- you should sleep, ok? I'll -- I'll wake you up in plenty of time to get back, all right?
Aidan: I just need five minutes.
Annie: Ok. Ok. Just sleep.
[Annie takes Aidan's gun]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Hey.
Jack: So you all ready for the big day?
Ryan: Jack, I need to talk to you. I need to talk to you about the wedding.
Jack: Sure.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Opal: I'm so sorry. I don't know why, why I did it, lying about the cards like this?
Greenlee: Oh, Opal, it really -- it doesn't matter.
Opal: Life and death matters, honey. I had a dream you were walking down the aisle. You're just happy and beautiful and then suddenly, no aisle. It was like a freefall into the abyss.
Greenlee: Opal, Opal, Opal, Opal -- Opal, I'm not getting married.
Opal: What?
Greenlee: Ah, not today. I'm feeling a little under the weather.
Opal: Really?
Greenlee: Yeah, Ryan and I decided to wait until I'm 100%.
Opal: Oh, thank the Lord, thank the Lord. Um, well, I've got some special --
Greenlee: I really -- I really don't have time right now.
Opal: But you ought to be in bed.
Greenlee: Medicine, I need medicine, lots of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: You feeling ok?
Amanda: Yeah.
J.R.: It's just you haven't said anything since I left you with Jake. Did he say something to upset you?
Amanda: Oh, it's a -- ah, it's a beautiful day. And I am just happy to be here with you.
J.R.: You look amazing. Is there anything I can do for you?
Amanda: Uh, hey.
Frankie: You can start with a big, frothy glass of milk.
[All laugh]
J.R.: Thanks -- for the other day, with helping Amanda in the E.R. What?
Amanda: I am dying for that glass of milk. Do you mind?
J.R.: I'll see what I can do.
Amanda: Thank you.
J.R.: Hey, Kendall.
Randi: Did you tell him that Frankie altered the sonogram?
Amanda: No way. No one else is ever going to know that this baby is David's.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: The guests are starting to arrive.
Kendall: Everybody loves a wedding. I should go help the brides.
Zach: Is there anything I can do?
Kendall: Just enjoy the love fest.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: I am so happy for you. Oh, I should go talk to Reverend Vance. I should tell her there's been a change in plans.
Bianca: Oh, um, Mom. There's -- there's been another change in plans. Reese, why don't you tell her?
Reese: Um, Bianca and I have decided to stay in Pine Valley. We'll raise the girls, and we will make our life here.
[Kendall overhears the conversation]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[While Annie watches her, Greenlee puts her leather jacket over her wedding gown and leaves]
Ryan: Hey, excuse me. Have you seen my bride?
Man: She was just here and headed for her motorcycle.
[Motor running]
Ryan: Greenlee!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Jake, how are you? You all right?
Jake: Yeah, man. Is it true that Ryan and Greenlee are bagging the wedding?
Jack: Hey, you know a wedding day's no fun if you're sick. I think Ryan just wants to get Emma and Greenlee back to Pine Valley.
Jake: That's bananas. You know that Greenlee's not the type to let a bug stop her from marrying the man of her dreams, right?
Opal: I am telling you, if Greenlee and Ryan had taken their vows, disaster would have rained down, but now we can just breathe easy, relax, and enjoy ourselves.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Gabrielle fussing]
Zach: What's the fuss?
Rachael: Hi, sorry. She just won't settle down.
Zach: Let me have her. Let me see what's going on. Oh, my little monkey. What are you doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: That is the most wonderful news. Thank you.
Bianca: I -- I want Bianca to be happy.
Erica: Does Kendall know? Oh, Kendall should have been here by now.
Opal: Hi there, honey. How come you're not dressed for the wedding? You gonna go change?
Zach: Kendall. Hey, slow down.
Kendall: I have to get out of here, ok?
Zach: Come on, what are you doing?
Kendall: I need to go.
Zach: Take a breath, can you do that?
Kendall: I am fine.
Zach: You're not fine. You had surgery. Try to relax.
Kendall: Leave me the hell alone.
Zach: What's going on here? What happened? What got you so upset?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Opal. Opal, have you seen Kendall?
Opal: Kendall just bolted out of here. Zach went after her. I don't know what to make of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: What do you want to do? You want to talk? Let's talk. We'll go inside. You want to go somewhere? Fine, ok, but I'm driving. Whoa!
[Wheels screech as Kendall floors the accelerator]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: We are really, finally doing this. All the craziness, insanity, doubt, and fear -- we got through it.
Reese: Yes, we did. And I couldn't be any happier.
Miranda: Me, too.
Bianca: Oh, hey, sweetheart. Come here.
Erica: I just spoke with Opal. Zach and Kendall have just left.
Bianca: What?
Erica: Kendall apparently is very upset and -- and they're gone. I'm just going to go talk to Reverend Vance and have her just delay --
Bianca: No, no, no. We're not delaying anything. I'm getting married today. And if Kendall doesn't want to be a part of it, then so be it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Wheels screeching]
Zach: That's enough. Pull over.
Kendall: You leave me the hell alone.
Zach: What happened to you?
Kendall: They are staying, Zach, ok? Your lovely Reese and Bianca are staying in Pine Valley. Why, why? Because of you. Reese can't leave you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Greenlee speeds down the dark road on her motorcycle]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[As Ryan struggles to start his car, Annie pops up in the back seat]
Annie: Don't do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: That was quite a pow-wow you had with Randi and Frankie.
Amanda: Just business.
J.R.: Really? Because I had no idea that Frankie was so concerned with the state of mascara.
Amanda: Oh, uh, big entrance.
J.R.: That was no conversation about mascara.
Amanda: Shh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Is everything ok? Kendall looked upset.
Erica: Oh, everything's going to be fine.
Reverend Vance: Thank you all for joining me today to celebrate this joyous occasion. For those of you who aren't aware, due to illness only one of our couples will be celebrating their union today.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Reese and Bianca are leaving. We agreed on it.
Kendall: Shut up, shut up. I heard them. I heard Reese. They're staying.
[Car accelerates]
[Wheels screeching]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: What are you doing here?
Annie: I am so glad I found you before you married Greenlee.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Crowd chuckles]
Erica: Very good. This way, sweetheart.
[""Wedding March"" playing]
[Music ends]
Reverend Vance: Please be seated. I am honored to officiate at this ceremony. The uniting of these women today to establish a new family is an important and memorable event. It is a celebration, a sacred act, one that is blessed by all who witness it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Annie, you -- you need to be in Oak Haven, ok? You need to get better.
Annie: No, but, but -- but I feel better when I'm with you.
Ryan: Annie, you need help that I can't give you.
Annie: No, I -- no, I want to stay with you. Do not call them!
Ryan: It's going to be ok. It's going to be all right.
Annie: No, I'm not going back. I don't want to leave you, Ryan. I'm never going to leave you again.
[Annie pulls the gun on Ryan]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reverend Vance: Bianca and Reese, I charge you both as you stand before God to remember that love and loyalty will serve as the foundation for a happy and enduring home. Honoring the vows you're about to make will give you a life of peace and joy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Annie, I will always care for you, but I am going to marry Greenlee.
Annie: No.
Ryan: Put down the gun, please, Annie. Put it down.
[Door opening]
Aidan: Annie, give me the gun.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: It may not have Cupid's arrow that brought us together, but the day Miranda's ball hit you in the head, my heart changed forever. I found a woman of strength, passion, and beauty. I look into your eyes and I see my soulmate. I see tomorrow and the day after that and all the days to come. I see passion and joy for each other, our life together, our family, our future, wherever we are and whatever it brings.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: I heard Reese say it. I heard her say it. They are staying in Pine Valley, and she sure as hell isn't doing it for Bianca.
Zach: There is nothing between us.
Kendall: There's a baby between you, Zach, a baby. And a lot more.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: You make me feel safe and loved, like anything's possible. And with you, it is. I promise to always put my hand in yours so that we can face what's ahead together. You're my strength. No matter how dark some days may be, I know that I can survive anything wrapped in your arms, your love, our family. I promise to be your partner, your home --
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Annie gives up and takes refuge in Aidan's arms]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: You're on the wrong side of the road!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: Your wife --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Oh, my God!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: For eternity.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[To avoid Kendall's car, Greenlee flies her motorcycle off the cliff]","In Amanda's room at the inn, J.R. is asleep on the sofa. Amanda wakes him up and gives him a cup of coffee. Amanda tells him that he has his own room. J.R. tells Amanda that he wants to be near her. Reese dreams that they are at the wedding ceremony and Bianca gives Reese away to Zach. Reese wakes up with a pounding headache. Bianca, happily wakes up and calls Reese, but doesn't get an answer. Where there is a knock on the door, Bianca thinks that it is Reese, but finds out that it is Erica. Reese is downstairs getting her some morning coffee when Kendall comes in. Reese remembers the kiss between herself and Zach. Kendall comments that Reese is whiter than she already was. Zach wakes up and finds Kendall gone. Aidan wakes up with Annie towering over him. Aidan questions Annie as to why she had hit him in the head. Annie tells him that he was trying to prevent her from doing what she needed to do. Greenlee, in her room, readies herself for the wedding. There is a knock on the door. Happily, Greenlee opens the door, but when she sees that it is Ryan she quickly closes the door in his face. Greenlee tells him that he cannot see the bride before the wedding that it is back luck. Ryan tells her that they are not getting married. Greenlee can't believe her ears.",summ_screen
"Dr. Sinclair: It's about time. I didn't think you'd bring her back.
Aidan: I gave you my word.
Dr. Sinclair: Yes, you did. And now, I'm going to keep mine. I hope you enjoyed your taste of freedom, Annie. It's the last of it you're ever going to get.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeps]
Zach: Hey.
Kendall: Any news?
Zach: Erica called to check in, and they're still looking for Greenlee.
Kendall: It's been hours.
Zach: It's a brand-new day. The sun's up. It's going to make it a lot easier. They are going to keep looking for her. They -- they will find her.
Kendall: But they haven't yet. This is my fault. I did this.
Zach: I told the police I was driving. Let's keep our stories straight.
Kendall: Greenlee is missing, and all you can think about is keeping our stories straight? My best friend could be dead. I don't give a damn what the police think.
Zach: Calm down.
Kendall: No, no, no, I'm sick of all the lies and everyone walking on eggshells, afraid to be honest with me.
[Monitor beeps rapidly]
Kendall: I -- I am not going to break, Zach. I can handle the truth.
David: What happened?
[Monitor beeps normally]
Kendall: It was just an honest conversation with my husband.
David: Your heart rate and blood pressure went through the roof. What's the matter, Zach? Greenlee wasn't enough? You have to kill your wife, too?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: It's chamomile. It'll help you sleep.
Bianca: Why aren't you offering tea to Randi and Amanda?
Erica: I'm not their mother. Come on, honey. Why don't you go up and try to get some rest. I'll wake you if there's any news at all.
Bianca: Why haven't we heard anything yet? What is taking so long?
Erica: Well --
Bianca: Anything?
Erica: Oh, Jack. You must be freezing. Amanda? Amanda, could you bring one of those blankets over here? We need a blanket over here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: How long -- how long until we can get the boats back out there, Jesse?
[Jesse sighs]
Ryan: The boats -- they're going back out there, right, Jesse?
Jesse: A few of them are.
Ryan: What are you talking about, ""a few of them""? We need everybody out there, searching. We need everybody out there.
Jesse: Ryan --
Sheriff: We're pulling back on the rescue effort, and we're going to recovery.
Jesse: I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Ryan: No.
Jesse: Ryan.
Ryan: No, Jesse, Greenlee is out there, and she needs us to find her!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Sinclair: I should have notified the police as soon as Annie escaped. She's far too dangerous to be out there.
Aidan: Annie's back. You've got a confession on tape. Now she's going to pay for killing Richie.
Dr. Sinclair: She never should have had the chance to hurt anyone else.
Aidan: Relax, all right? She just wanted to say goodbye to her little girl.
Dr. Sinclair: And was that before or after she tampered with Greenlee's motorcycle?
Aidan: What are you talking about?
Dr. Sinclair: This. I told you something like this would happen. Greenlee crashed her motorcycle on the way to the wedding. Her body still hasn't been recovered. The police are calling it an accident, but you and I both know better. Annie did this. She wanted to make sure that Greenlee would never be with Ryan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: So is -- is there anything that we can get you?
Jack: Yeah, you can get me another chance, go back, be a good father.
Erica: You're a good father.
Bianca: You are a good father.
Jack: No, a good father would have stayed behind. You know, when Ryan told me that Greenlee was too sick to get married, I should have gone up and checked on her, and maybe if I had, then this --
Erica: Don't -- don't do -- no, Jack, I'm not going to let you blame yourself. This is not your fault.
Bianca: This is no one's fault. It's a terrible accident.
Jack: Doesn't make any sense. I mean, Greenlee had already backed out on the wedding. What the hell was she doing even going to the chapel?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Hey.
Zach: Hey.
Reese: Hey. I just spoke to Bianca about the kids, and there's still no word on Greenlee.
Reese: What did the doctor say?
Zach: Kendall is stable. Hayward's in there right now. He's examining her.
Reese: Is it her heart?
Zach: It's stress. Greenlee and Ryan and the -- how's Emma? Anybody talk to her?
Reese: No, she's just busy playing with Miranda.
David: Poor kid, huh? She already had to deal with losing one mother. Now, thanks to you, Zach, she's lost another.
Reese: What? It was an accident.
David: Were you in the car?
Reese: What does that matter?
David: So you don't even know if he was paying attention. So what happened, Zach? Too busy arguing with your wife to keep your eyes on the road?
Zach: How's she doing, David?
David: She's ok, no thanks to you. You knew Kendall didn't want to go to that wedding. You knew that. So if you would have just listened to your wife, let her stay home, Greenlee would be on her honeymoon right now, instead of the bottom of some river. Good luck getting that off your conscience.
Reese: Ok -- don't, don't -- don't let him get to you.
Zach: You should go.
Reese: Can I help? Is there anything I can do?
Zach: Anything you can do? No. I think we've done enough.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: You know, Greenlee is my friend, and my friend was supposed to walk down the aisle to her happily-ever-after. Someone deserves to have their happily- ever-after, right? She worked like hell to be with her -- her man, the man she loves, and now Ryan is dredging the river, looking for her body.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Sheriff, listen, my fiancée is out there, all right? And she's out there, and she's waiting for us to find her.
Sheriff: We've been over every inch of the riverbank within a two-mile radius.
Ryan: Well, then, broaden the circle, Sheriff. The current is strong. Who knows how far the current has taken her down the river?
Sheriff: Even if your fiancée managed to survive the wreck --
Ryan: She did survive. Stop talking to me like she's dead, please.
Jesse: Ryan, easy, take it easy. You can't help Greenlee from a jail cell, man.
Ryan: What are you going to do, Jesse? You're going to arrest me?
Jesse: You keep getting in the sheriff's face like that, I'm sure that can be arranged.
Ryan: What am I supposed to do? What am I supposed to do? He's called off the search.
Jesse: He didn't call the search off. He's just scaled it back, ok? There's still a dive team out there.
Ryan: There looking for a body. Jesse, he's given up, and what are you -- have you given up too, because I called you here to help me.
Jesse: You know damn well I'm doing everything I can do to help Greenlee, all right? But the odds are stacked against her. It's the middle of winter, the temperatures are going to be below zero all night.
Ryan: Which is why we have to get back out there now, please. I got to get out there. I should be out there. I should -- I should be helping.
Jesse: Ryan --
Ryan: I should be working right now, looking for her.
Jesse: Ryan, Ryan, the waters are way too rough, and how the hell are they going to look for Greenlee if they're worried about whether or not you're going to get tossed overboard?
Ryan: I'll wear a lifejacket, Jesse.
Jesse: Ryan --
Ryan: Just talk to the sheriff, please, just talk to him. I can't stay here anymore. I can't do it.
Jesse: All right, I'll see what I can do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: I feel so useless.
J.R.: Yeah, well, we don't have much of a choice.
Randi: I mean, we could go back out there and look for Greenlee.
Frankie: We have looked, and if we did find her now -- well, Greenlee wouldn't have lasted two minutes in that water.
J.R.: There's nothing anybody else can do. Greenlee's gone.
Amanda: Who's going to tell him that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: They going to let you go back out there?
Ryan: They're not going to be able to stop me.
Bianca: Ryan, I've been thinking a lot about yesterday, and playing everything over in my mind.
Ryan: I would change a lot of things.
Bianca: Yeah, well, I think in hindsight, we all would. But there's something that -- that doesn't make any sense to me. Why was Greenlee going to the chapel? I mean, you told me that she was sick.
Ryan: I lied.
Bianca: Why?
Ryan: Because I didn't want to stand next to you and Reese while we said our vows. I didn't want to stand there, and hear how she tells you that she's never going to hurt you again, after all that she's done.
Bianca: Ryan, Reese and I have worked through our problems. There are no secrets between us anymore.
Ryan: So she told you that she slept with Zach?
Bianca: What?
Ryan: After the rehearsal dinner.
Bianca: N-- no.
Ryan: I walked in on them, Bianca.
Bianca: Actually having --
Ryan: No, but they were on their way, and that's why Greenlee was on the road back to the chapel so she could ask Zach herself.
Bianca: Ok, look, I don't know what it is you think you saw, Ryan, but there's no way that Reese or Zach would hurt me like that.
Ryan: Really? Because you thought something was going on a few weeks ago?
Bianca: I was wrong.
Ryan: No, I was wrong. I should never have stopped you from testing them because if you had gone through with it, none of this would be happening.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Did you sleep with her?
Zach: No, I didn't. It doesn't matter what I say, does it?
Kendall: No, it doesn't. You and Reese will always have a connection because of your daughter.
Zach: Gabrielle has two loving parents, not me.
Kendall: Zach, I've seen the way you look at that little girl. Your face lights up every time you hold her. The -- the little girl -- the -- the daughter that you've always wanted. Then don't sit there and tell me that you're just some donor. I know how much you love her.
Zach: Of course, I love her. She's a little girl. She's -- you know, I thought I could be disconnected from her. I really thought I could, but when she was born prematurely in my hands, and she opened her eyes and looked at me, all I wanted to do was hold her and protect her and keep her safe.
Kendall: Well, I could see how that would bring you closer to Bianca, but the bond you formed was with Reese. What is it about her, Zach? Why are you so drawn to Reese?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Bianca?
Bianca: Um -- please tell Uncle Jack I'm -- I'm sorry. I have to go.
Erica: Well, are the girls all right?
Bianca: You were right the whole time.
Erica: I was right about what?
Bianca: About Reese and Zach. Ryan saw them together the night before our wedding.
Erica: Oh, honey.
Bianca: I have to get out of here.
Erica: No, let me get my things. I'm going with you.
Bianca: No, no, no, no, no, this is between me and Reese. I have to handle this on my own.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Well?
Jesse: The waters are just too rough. There's a storm front coming in, Ryan, and the sheriff is not going to let anybody else out there until it's passed.
Ryan: But that could be hours.
Jesse: It's the best I could do. Listen, everybody, I want to thank you all for staying, but the local dive team is going to take it from here. Now, we're in for some heavy rains, it looks like, so I want you all to be very careful going home, all right?
Ryan: This -- this isn't about a storm, is it? They think she's dead.
Jesse: Yeah, they do. I'm sorry, Ryan.
Ryan: The hell with you, the hell with all of you. I'm going to find her myself.
Aidan: I'll help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: I don't care that they're backed up. I'm chief of staff in this hospital. When I say I want some labs done, they better damn well do it now or else you're all going to be looking for a job.
Krystal: Bad day?
David: Incompetent staff, irate patients. I'm sorry. You didn't come all the way down here to hear about my bad day.
Krystal: Well, I, ahem, I hate to add to it, but Opal called last night, and there's been an accident. Greenlee's missing.
David: There was no accident.
Krystal: What do you mean?
David: Greenlee didn't have to die anymore than Babe did.
Krystal: If we hadn't moved that beam, then we would have lost Little A, too.
David: Babe and Little A wouldn't have been in the state if it wasn't for Adam. He tricked J.R. into bringing them back to town, and Babe paid with her life. And Zach is no better. He kept jerking Kendall around, and now Greenlee is dead, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: When you were in the coma, I tried everything I could to get you back. But it wasn't working. I couldn't help you.
Kendall: So, you helped yourself to Reese instead.
Zach: She needed a friend. She needed someone to talk to.
Kendall: She had Bianca. She didn't need you, too.
Zach: Maybe I needed a friend. Maybe I needed someone to talk to, as well. I was watching you slipping away from me, every day. You were dying right in front of me. I just wanted to talk to somebody, and I thought I lost you.
Kendall: That's the same justification I used with Aidan.
Zach: Well, I didn't sleep with Reese.
Kendall: Well, maybe you should have. Then we'd finally be even.
Zach: This is not about being even, Kendall. I wouldn't do that because I wouldn't want to hurt you like that, because you, my family, there's nothing more important. And you're willing to throw all that away over a kiss.
Kendall: A kiss. That ""kiss"" cost Greenlee everything. She would not have been on the road. I wouldn't have run her off, ok? No, no, you can tell all the lies that you want, but it won't change the fact that my best friend is dead, and I'm the one who killed her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Sinclair: Good news. I just spoke with Judge Adams, and he's so impressed with our progress that we've made. He's agreed to schedule a hearing to evaluate your competency.
Annie: When?
Dr. Sinclair: Tomorrow. After I present my findings to the court, you'll be declared fit to stand trial for Richie's murder. With a taped confession, the district attorney should have no problem getting a conviction. I sincerely hope you've enjoyed your time here at Oak Haven. Pretty soon, it'll be nothing but a distant memory. What's the problem, Annie? Don't feel like talking?
Annie: There's nothing left to say.
Dr. Sinclair: You don't want to tell me how you killed Greenlee?
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Thanks for coming.
Amanda: After last night, I -- I just had to be here.
J.R.: You know, it wasn't too long ago I was in Ryan's place, hoping that Babe would somehow pull through. And when reality hit, everything just stopped -- my mind, my heart, my entire world. You know, if it wasn't for Little A --
Amanda: Thank God Ryan has Emma and Spike.
J.R.: They're going to help him pull through. But he's going to need somebody else to lean on. And, sure, I had Krystal and Tad and Colby. But the person that helped me out the most was you. You've been such a good friend to me. And you're going to make an even better mother. Our baby is one lucky --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Are you sure it's such a good idea for you to be seeing patients when your mind is obviously elsewhere?
Jake: Yeah, you got a pen? I -- I can't just hang around and do nothing. My mind keeps thinking about Greenlee in the water, so I --
[Jake sighs]
Jake: What a crap night.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: I'm so sorry about Greenlee.
David: She was the love of my brother's life. When Leo died, a piece of us all did. Same with Babe. I'm beginning to wonder if there's anything left. There's been so much loss. Everyone -- everyone I ever cared about has been taken away -- my brother, my daughters. And now the Chandlers want me to stay away from Little A. That boy is the only family I have left.
Krystal: It's not true. You have me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Jack, where do you think you're going?
Jack: I'm going out to find my daughter.
Erica: But, Jack, look, you were up all night. You came in here soaking wet and freezing cold. Why don't you just give your body a chance to warm back up again?
Jack: I'll be fine.
Erica: No, Jack, you're exhausted.
Jack: Look, Erica, I appreciate your concern, I do. But I don't have time for this. Ryan and Jesse -- they have a boat, and I need to get to it, ok?
Erica: But you heard what Jesse said. He said it's way too dangerous to even be out on the river.
Jack: Do you think I care about the danger, Erica? My daughter's out there. She might be dead. The least I can do is bring her in from the cold, don't you think?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Sinclair: Talk to me. Greenlee's death must be weighing on you.
Annie: But Greenlee's not dead. You're just saying that to confuse me.
Dr. Sinclair: I know you killed her, just like you killed Richie.
Annie: No.
Dr. Sinclair: Yes. Greenlee was going to marry Ryan, take your place in his new life, become Emma's new mother, and you couldn't have that.
Annie: I didn't -- I didn't hurt Greenlee.
Dr. Sinclair: You were in Connecticut. Aidan found you near the inn where she was staying.
Annie: I wanted to see Emma. I had to say goodbye.
Dr. Sinclair: Greenlee lost control and crashed off an embankment. You cut her brakes, didn't you? Made sure she couldn't slow down when she took that turn.
Annie: No, no.
Dr. Sinclair: You wanted to get Greenlee out of the way, and now she's dead. Do you think Ryan will ever forgive you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Thunder]
Ryan: Jesse, I don't -- I don't care if I got to rent my own boat to get back on the water. I got to get back out there. We got to keep looking. We got to try and find her.
Jesse: Ryan, Ryan. I told you, no boats on the water until this front passes. Hey, listen to me. While we're waiting, take me back through what happened.
Ryan: You saw the tracks. Zach was on the wrong side of the road, ok? He ran Greenlee off. That's why we're here. He caused all of this.
Jesse: It was an accident. Dark roads, tight curve -- come on. He didn't -- he couldn't see this coming.
Ryan: You don't get it. You don't -- you don't get it. Jesse --
Jesse: What, what, what?
Ryan: This started a long time ago, ok? This started when he agreed to be that baby's father, and he didn't tell Kendall about it. Now he's lying to Bianca about nothing going on with Reese. Meanwhile, they're having an affair.
Jesse: You're sure about this?
Ryan: Yes. I walked in on them. That's why Greenlee was on the road -- because she was worried about Kendall. She didn't want her to hurt like that, so please, do me a favor and don't tell me that Zach didn't cause this, because he caused all of this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: You're still here?
Reese: Yeah, I wanted to check on you. David was pretty harsh back there.
Zach: He didn't say anything that wasn't true.
Reese: Well, you didn't bully Kendall into going to the wedding. She did that for Bianca.
Zach: No, they had a deal. Just like we had a deal. Kendall shows up for the wedding, then you, Bianca, and the girls leave for Paris.
Reese: Ok, so that's why Bianca said she wanted to go to France, because Kendall had a problem with me.
Zach: Not just with you. Gabrielle. Every time she looks at the kid, she is reminded of the secret and the lies.
Reese: But you're just trying to protect her.
Zach: Yeah? How's that? By kissing you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: I guess we all needed to feel close to Babe today.
J.R.: Yeah, well, we were just going.
David: Amanda, how many of your friends have to die before you wake up? Being with the wrong man can be fatal.
Amanda: Being with J.R. did not get Babe killed. Standing in the wrong place during a tornado did.
David: Babe wouldn't have been in Pine Valley if it wasn't for the Chandlers.
J.R.: What are you talking about? We were subpoenaed. We didn't have a choice.
David: There's always a choice, Junior. You made the wrong one. And now we're all living with the consequences.
Krystal: It was an accident, David. They happen all the time.
David: Yeah, right. Some happier than others. Kind of like your pregnancy -- not planned, but still very much wanted.
[Pager beeps]
David: I have to get back to the hospital.
Krystal: Yeah. I'm going to stay and just spend a little time with Babe.
David: All right.
J.R.: Yeah, we should get going, too. Come on.
Krystal: J.R., I -- I really wanted to talk to you. Could you -- could you give us a few minutes?
Amanda: Yeah. I'll see you back at the house.
J.R.: Whatever you have to say, I don't want to hear it. I'm sure it'll just be David doing the talking, or the pills that he's got you hooked on.
Krystal: J.R., I just need a few minutes of your time, ok? If you can't do it for me, could you just please do it for Babe?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Listen to me. I know what you're going through. I've been where you are, with Josh. I mean, all I could see was the pain in him, and all I could do was just put my arms around him and reassure him.
Jack: I came into Greenlee's life kind of after the fact, the way you did with Josh. I just -- well, we got to a good place. I just thought we'd have years to make up for the time we'd lost.
Erica: And you will.
Jack: Erica, she's been out there so long now.
Erica: But Bianca was right. Greenlee is a fighter. Nobody knows that better than I do. I've gone up against her a bazillion times. Believe me, she never backs down, she never gives up, and neither should you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: How are you feeling?
Kendall: Not as good as you.
Bianca: That bad, huh?
Kendall: Spare me any tears.
Bianca: What?
Kendall: This all worked out perfect for you, didn't it? With Greenlee missing, now you don't have to make up a reason to stay in town.
Bianca: That's why you ran out before the wedding. You overheard me and Reese telling Mom that we weren't going back to Paris.
Kendall: We had a deal.
Bianca: I was going to tell you.
Kendall: You were going to tell me? Like you told me about the baby? Or -- or told me about Zach being the father? My God, Bianca, what is it about the truth that is so hard for everyone?
Bianca: Ok, you want the truth? I know why Greenlee was going back to the chapel.
Kendall: So do I.
Bianca: You do?
Kendall: Yeah. She was the only one willing to be honest. She was going to confront Zach and slam him with the truth about what he did with your new wife. You knew there was something going on.
Bianca: No.
Kendall: Oh, God, yes! Bianca, Greenlee told me about the test. You had doubts, and you went ahead and you married Reese anyway? What the hell is wrong with you?
Bianca: I honestly believed she loved me.
Kendall: Well, you should never believe another word out of Reese's mouth. It's lies -- every last word.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Look, the rehearsal dinner was not my finest hour either, all right? I was hurt, I was drunk, I made a complete fool of myself.
Zach: Nothing to do with being drunk. I wasn't drunk. I was completely sober. I wanted to kiss you.
Reese: No, it was -- it was a mistake. It -- come on, it's over. No one ever has to know.
Zach: They know. Ryan saw us together. He told Greenlee.
Reese: What?
Zach: That's why she was coming to the chapel. He told her we were sleeping together.
Reese: What? It was -- it was a kiss. Nothing happened.
Zach: Nothing will happen. What was I thinking, moving you and the kid into the house? It just -- that doesn't make any sense.
Reese: Well, I don't know. Maybe there had been a tornado, and you needed some help.
Zach: That tornado caused a lot of damage, but nothing compared to what our friendship has caused. It's got to end. It's got to end now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Thunder]
Jesse: Looking for something specific?
Aidan: Ryan said the bike was brand-new.
Jesse: It was an early wedding present.
Aidan: Did Greenlee have any trouble on the way up here?
Jesse: No, it ran fine. Why?
Aidan: Could be a manufacturing wire. You know, a loose wire, a missing bolt. I mean, that would explain why Greenlee couldn't stay on the road.
Jesse: The tire tracks indicate that Zach overshot the turn. He came around the corner in the wrong lane. Greenlee swerved to miss him.
Aidan: So the deputies went over the rest of the bike. They find any evidence that it had been tampered with?
Jesse: What are you saying, that this wasn't an accident?
Officer: The dive team found something about three miles downstream.
Jesse: Ryan. Come here, you're going to want to hear this. Did you find Greenlee?
Officer: No, but we did find this caught between some rocks. Was it hers?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: J.R., I'm happy for you. I really am. I am. I'm glad that you're moving on. I'm glad that you're building a new life, because I know that's what Babe would want. I just want to make sure that you're doing it for the right reasons.
J.R.: We're having a baby.
Krystal: Is that a reason to be with somebody? I mean, Tad and I got married for the sake of the kids, and look how that turned out.
J.R.: I'm surprised you're not pushing for a proposal. Yeah. I see the way David looks at Amanda. And I know you do, too. I mean, that's where all this concern is coming from, right? Yeah. You're worried he's going to run off with Amanda, and you're not going to have anything left.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: What the hell are you doing?
David: Well, I was just about to go save a man's life before his aorta ruptures. So if you don't mind --
Amanda: What was that? Back at the grave, making digs about my unborn baby?
David: That wasn't a dig, it was a point in fact. There's a chance that child might be mine. If it is, I will be a part of its life.
Amanda: I told you, J.R. is the father.
David: Hmm, right, until the DNA test proves otherwise.
Amanda: It won't. So back off.
David: You can relax, Amanda. Your flawed little family is safe, at least for now. But if you don't deliver me Little A, J.R.'s going to find out that I paid you to help get him drunk. Baby or not, you will end up on the street.
Amanda: I can't get you access to Little A if J.R. doesn't trust me to be alone with him.
David: The clock is ticking, Amanda. Make it happen, before your life implodes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Sinclair: You are so clever. You're more clever than people give you credit for. You wanted to get rid of Greenlee, and you even made it look like an accident.
Annie: What? No. I -- I didn't do anything.
Dr. Sinclair: Oh, so you just happened to be in Connecticut on Greenlee's wedding day. It's no coincidence that she didn't make it to the chapel.
Annie: Ask Aidan, ok? He was there. He'll tell you, I didn't hurt Greenlee.
Dr. Sinclair: No, no, no.
Annie: Ah.
Dr. Sinclair: Aidan's gone. You're on your own now, Annie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: I warned her. I told her that you weren't worth it. But she blew our life apart anyway. Greenlee loved you, Ryan, and this is how you repay her? This is how you protect her!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: I just checked on your wife. She could use some rest.
Zach: Thanks, man.
Jake: Why don't you go on home and get some rest yourself?
Zach: I'm going to go see my wife.
Jake: Well, that's the thing, Zach. She doesn't want to see you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Greenlee. What are you doing here?
Greenlee: I came to say goodbye.
Kendall: No, please. Please don't go. Please. I'm so sorry. I did this. I did this to you. This is my fault. I hurt you.
Greenlee: None of this was your fault.
Kendall: Yes, it is. I wasn't paying attention, and Zach and I were fighting, and he told me to pull over. Why didn't I listen?
Greenlee: Zach loves you, Kendall. Hold on to that. Never forget how much.
Kendall's voice: Greenlee? Greenlee!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Hey. Bianca. Did they -- did they find Greenlee?
Bianca: No.
Reese: Honey, I'm -- I'm so --
Bianca: Don't you dare touch me.","At Oak Haven, Aidan quickly hides when he sees an orderly. When the orderly leaves, Aidan gets Annie and takes her to her room only to be confronted by Dr. Sinclair, who awaits in Annie's room. Zach visits Kendall at Pine Valley Hospital. Kendall asks Zach had Greenlee been found. Kendall blames herself for Greenlee's death. David comes into Kendall's room and demands to know what is going on that her heart beat and blood pressure is up so. At the inn in Connecticut, Erica gives Bianca some chamomile tea to help her sleep Jesse, Jack and the other police officers come back into the inn. Jack lets Erica and Bianca know that Greenlee hadn't been found. Jesse tells Ryan that the police had gone from rescue to recovery. Dr. Sinclair shows Aidan the newspaper picture of Greenlee and that she is missing. Aidan rushes out of Oak Haven. Reese arrives at the hospital to check on Kendall and if Greenlee had been found. David comes out of Kendall's room. David blames Zach for Greenlee's death and for Kendall being in the hospital. Zach orders Reese to go. Ryan begs Jesse to find Greenlee. Ryan lets Bianca know that Zach had slept with Reese. Kendall realizes the bond between Zach and Reese because of Gabrielle. Bianca lets Erica know that Ryan had seen Zach and Reese together. Aidan arrives at the inn to help find Greenlee. Krystal comes to the hospital to tell David about Greenlee. Dr. Sinclair sets up a competency hearing for Annie for the next day. Dr. Sinclair asks Annie how had she killed Greenlee.",summ_screen
"Tad: What the hell is this?
[Jake snores]
Tad: Yes, yes -- ""It's datermater.com, the one-stop love shop, filling voids and discriminating hearts for over six months.""
[Tad laughs]
Jake: What are you doing?
Tad: What do you mean, what am I doing? What are you doing?
Jake: Oh, I was doing some research.
Tad: Yeah, research, huh? Like a scientific experiment? Is that why you added two inches to your height?
Jake: I did not. Would you shut that off, please?
Tad: This is awesome.
[Laptop sounds]
Tad: Hey, hey, they're paging you. Ah, the love shop, for Dr. Martin.
Jake: Shut it off, Tad, or die!
Tad: Paging Dr. Martin.
Jake: Shut it off -- you know what? Don't shut it off. I don't care what you do. You want to humiliate me? Go ahead, humiliate me.
Tad: Ah, the hell you don't. Hey!
[Tad laughs]
Tad: You got a match!
Jake: Give me that.
Tad: No, no, no.
Jake: I'm serious. Give that to me. Give it to me, give it to me. Give it to me, give it to me.
Tad: This could be the woman of your dreams paging you.
Jake: Stop it!
Tad: Even as we speak.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brot: Hey, good morning, beautiful.
Taylor: Morning, beautiful.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Pete: I don't mean to be blunt, but you don't look so good.
Amanda: Thanks, Pete.
Pete: Do you need some help with that?
[Amanda sighs]
Amanda: Notice the wheels?
Pete: No -- I mean, you're a complete Goddess, but even Goddesses come down with the flu. I could maybe call your doctor?
[Amanda chuckles]
Pete: Is that funny?
Amanda: I've got one too many doctors in my face. It's a long story. I'm not sick. I'm homeless. Never lease your yacht to people who actually might sail away in it.
Pete: But the Chandlers?
Amanda: They gave me the boot last night.
Pete: I know how that boot feels.
Adam: You having a little pity party with the office boy, are you?
Pete: If office boy had super powers, I'd swoop in here --
Adam: Make yourself scarce or I will have you for breakfast. All right, I'll take care of the Erica situation. You can tend with your mess.
J.R.: Can I talk to you downstairs?
Adam: Where's Erica?
Erica: Pete, can you fix my desktop, please? Uh, yes, yes. Well, you know, I will look into this, and then I'll get back to you by the end of the day. Exactly.
Adam: Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Erica: Hey, hey, hey -- what are you doing? Adam.
Adam: I don't care if it's King Tut calling from his sarcophagus. You have been lying to me about my investment.
Erica: Adam, I told you that is not true.
Adam: No, no, lies, all of them. No, the money's gone. I know that you've robbed me blind. And no one gets away with that, Erica. Not even you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: All right, my beautiful bride-to-be, time to rise and shine.
Krystal: Get away from me.
David: What's the matter?
Krystal: Your hands are like ice. Where were you, the mausoleum?
David: Well, I'm sorry to inform you this, but the entire house is in deep freeze. The power is out in the whole neighborhood.
Krystal: Well, when's it coming back?
David: I couldn't get an answer. They said families with infants and children are first on the list.
Krystal: Oh, I guess Jenny doesn't count, huh?
David: Jenny counts. You hear me? She's going to be with us someday. That little girl is going to be a huge part of our lives.
Krystal: Not if Tad has anything to say about it.
David: Well, little by little, he'll come around.
Krystal: I don't think so.
David: I know so. So why don't we focus on one miracle at a time, shall we?
Krystal: Yeah, like getting married in a house with heat and light?
David: Ok, well, let me see what I can do. Come here. Oh, is that warmer?
[Both chuckle]
Krystal: Getting there.
David: So, what do you say we have a beautiful wedding with a roaring fire, dozens of candles, hmm?
Krystal: Oh.
David: That would be incredibly romantic.
Krystal: Yeah, incredibly romantic, and me in a couple of sweaters and a big fat coat. I'll look like a tugboat instead of a bride.
David: Oh, boy, you are a tough customer.
Krystal: I used to be. Not so much anymore.
David: Yeah, well, now you can let your guard down, knowing I got your back.
Krystal: Hmm. Is that why I feel like I'm turning into somebody else?
David: Hey, you are not turning into anyone else. You know exactly who you are. Don't ever say that. If it weren't for you, I'd be a very lonely man right now, and I'd be completely lost.
Krystal: But you're not?
David: No, I'm not. Because I've finally found my soul mate. I found her one beautiful night a very long time ago. And like a fool, I let her slip away for a lifetime.
Krystal: Well, I was just a young, naive girl that suddenly became a mother.
David: Hmm. Yeah. Our golden girl, huh? I can feel her right now.
Krystal: Can you really?
David: Yeah, I can. She's happy for us, Krystal. I'm sure of it. She wants you to be happy, too. Can you see her smile, hmm? Can you feel her light? Hey, be happy, Krystal. Be happy. This is finally our time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: I gave all David's money back, and I couldn't go through with the job. I -- I didn't want to help you wreck your life because I --
J.R.: Because you figured I'd do that on my own, right?
Amanda: No. J.R., Please listen to me. That's not what I'm saying. I really, really -- Will you just give this a rest, ok? We've been through this.
Amanda: And then what?
J.R.: Then we make peace.
Amanda: You'd do that?
J.R.: Yes. But on my own terms.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Adam, Fusion is still a very sound investment.
Adam: I need my money now, Erica.
Erica: Well, maybe you should have thought of that before you intentionally brought our Bella fragrance down. Don't forget, if it weren't for me, you would be in the federal penitentiary. Doing what you did, poisoning consumer products -- that is a criminal act. So, if you're destitute, I could still arrange to get you a cell.
Adam: More threats, eh? Um, go ahead. I dare you.
Erica: Well, maybe your friend Reese will visit you in jail, but don't depend on that because she's not very loyal.
Adam: You don't know anything about my relationship with Reese.
Erica: Well, I know that you do nothing from kindness, so obviously, you're using her as much as she's using you.
Adam: Oh, this from the consummate user.
Erica: Well, then there's always Amanda, isn't there? You'll continue to feed and clothe her until the baby is born.
Adam: Amanda is out as of last night.
Erica: Really? That's a very interesting choice.
Adam: Well, what are you waiting for? Call the FBI. Call the CIA. Have justice served. Incarcerate me.
Erica: Believe me, Adam, I would love to --
[Erica hangs up phone]
Erica: But I'm not finished with you yet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: What is all this?
J.R.: It's a standard legal agreement. Nothing complicated. Just give it a sign, hmm?
Amanda: Oh, J.R., I didn't sleep all night. I couldn't read a menu. You're going to have to break it down for me.
J.R.: It makes provisions for the baby.
Amanda: Provisions, like what, child support?
J.R.: Support and primary custody.
Amanda: Primary custody for you or for me?
J.R.: I want to raise this baby on my own.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: I don't know. If it was my choice, I'd choose Poochie.
Jake: What you don't seem to understand is that Pamela and her dog, Poochie, are a team. They come as a set.
Tad: No, I understand. I got that part. You know, what I'm saying is maybe that's not such a bad deal. Look at him, he's adorable. It says he's loyal, he's energetic.
Jake: Yeah.
Tad: Housebroken -- that's more than I can say for you. It's a pit bull mix, you know, it's interesting.
Jake: And also, Poochie's probably the only male creature that she's loved in a very long time. It doesn't say a lot for Pamela's potential.
Tad: You really are bitter, you know that? Maybe she's just a challenge.
Jake: Yeah, maybe she's a dog. Maybe she's a dog. Maybe she's got three heads on her. Why would a person put a picture of a dog instead of her own picture?
Tad: Oh, I don't know. Maybe she's shy, you know. Maybe she's got a little character.
Jake: You sound like you understand this woman. Maybe you should date her.
Tad: Oh, no, no, no, no, you're not going to turn this around.
Jake: You're single.
Tad: It doesn't matter. You know what? She can walk in here and be God's gift to mankind, and it wouldn't matter. She'd take one look at you in your squalor and go bolting out of here like a sprinter.
Jake: A man's got to eat. I will clean it up.
Tad: No, no, no, it's not a question of eating.
Kathy: I can't find my plastic man! I can't find my plastic man.
Tad: Honey, it's ok, it's ok. We'll find your plastic man after breakfast.
Kathy: I need him now!
Tad: Why do you need him now?
Kathy: I need him, I need him!
Tad: All right, fine. Remember the rule -- no whining before breakfast, all right? I'll look for plastic man, and Uncle Jake is going to fix your breakfast.
Jake: Yeah, I'll fix it. I'm going to fix breakfast. Come on, let's go. Let's go eat. Come on, let's go.
Kathy: Are we getting a dog?
Jake: Uh-oh.
Kathy: Are we getting a puppy?
[Jenny cries]
Kathy: Please, Daddy, can we?
Tad: We'll talk about it later.
Jake: We're going to eat breakfast is what we're going to do. That's what we're going to do right now.
Kathy: I want to get a puppy today.
[Tad mumbles]
Tad: Ah, it's -- it's ok, baby. It's all right. Your Uncle Jake will be right up.
Jake: No, your Uncle Jake is not going to be right up. I'm fixing breakfast.
Tad: I'll fix breakfast. You go on up, ok?
Jake: She's not used to me picking her up yet.
Tad: Oh, you know what? It's never going to get better with that kind of attitude.
Kathy: Say we can get the puppy. Please, Daddy.
Tad: I -- we'll talk about it later, ok, honey? We'll talk about it later.
[Jenny cries]
Tad: Coming! Perfect. I found your plastic man, baby. Here you go.
Jake: That's good. Uh, all right, so what -- what should I make? How -- how's oatmeal?
Kathy: That's a silly name for a dog.
[Jenny cries]
Tad: Coming!
Jake: Ok, I guess I won't make oatmeal. I'll make -- what should I do? What should I make?
Tad: You should get on the phone. Dial 1-800-Mary Poppins.
Jake: All right, let's eat. Let's eat some breakfast. Let's go. Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brot: Here we go. Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast!
Taylor: I know what it is. Can I look now?
Brot: No, no, you have to guess.
Taylor: Bagels, right?
Brot: No. All right, go ahead -- look.
Taylor: The American special -- Brot and Taylor style.
Brot: That's right. Saltines with jam.
Taylor: Wait, wait, wait -- you found raspberry.
Brot: It was definitely a lot easier than Baghdad, for sure.
[Taylor laughs]
Taylor: And take-out coffee.
Brot: Well, that wasn't hard either because there was a coffee shop right across the street, which makes it a lot easier. Trust me.
Taylor: But this is our special breakfast exactly. See, this is why I love you.
Brot: Ah, you're so easy to please.
[Taylor laughs]
Brot: No wonder why you never gave up on me after I kept pushing you away.
Taylor: Because I'm not easy to get rid of. That's why.
Brot: You're telling me. You'd been more than patient.
Taylor: I'm stubborn as a mule. You know it. And I did my fair share of pushing back.
Brot: And look where it got us.
Taylor: It got us back where we are at our best. And we still are.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Not another cent will you get from me.
Erica: I don't need your money, Adam. Money, money, money -- is that all you think about?
Adam: Well, it comes in handy if you're trying to run a business.
Erica: Without a strategy, you just run aground.
Adam: Oh, this strategy you keep talking about -- that's something that you're doing on your lonesome? I mean, Amanda and Pete and maybe the little porn girl -- I've forgotten her name -- can't wait.
Erica: Well, actually -- see, you've just put your finger on the problem. What I need is someone as bright and talented as I am, shoulder-to-shoulder, side- by-side.
Adam: You're not suggesting --
Erica: Yes, I am. Come on. You haven't lost your swagger, have you, Adam? I've never known the brave Adam Chandler to shrink from a dare.
[Adam laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: The baby will want for nothing. He'll have the best schools, a loving older brother, a warm extended family, Tad and his kids.
Amanda: So just sign him away?
J.R.: You'll have liberal visitations. Look, it's a win-win situation for you. We could put everything in our past and put this child first.
Amanda: To be raised by you and your father.
J.R.: By me. Maybe you need some time to think about this.
Amanda: I know what I think. Go to hell.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: All right, so this is where we'll say our vows, right in front of the fireplace, while you look luminescent as my bride.
Krystal: It just -- it just seems so bare.
David: What else do you want?
Krystal: Babe, Jenny, Little A.
David: Babe will always be with us. The rest, we'll work on.
Krystal: I just -- I guess I just sort of feel a little bit off-kilter, you know? It's freezing cold. This empty house.
David: It's not empty. We live here. Dr. Hayward and the love of his life.
Krystal: Am I really?
David: How could you even doubt that?
Krystal: I don't know. I guess I just probably need a little warm milk.
David: You need to stir up your courage? Is that it?
Krystal: No, I'm -- I'm not scared.
David: All right. Look, why don't you go see your daughter, ok? We don't want Tad getting all bent out of shape because you're late.
Krystal: You're right. You're right.
[Krystal chuckles]
Krystal: You're always right.
David: Hurry back to me, ok? Hi, it's Hayward. Did you follow my instructions? So Amanda's yacht sailed off without her? Great job.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: You throw me out so I'm homeless and then go in for the kill?
J.R.: No one is being killed here, Amanda. Don't get hysterical.
Amanda: I am not hysterical. I'm furious! You are just like your father. You are a power freak and control freak.
J.R.: Oh, my -- you know, I could say a few things about your family.
Amanda: I am not my mother. I am not insane.
J.R.: Well, you're acting pretty crazy right now.
Amanda: I can raise this baby by myself. I don't need your help!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: So you're admitting you can't run this ship without me?
Erica: No, not at all. I am merely offering you the opportunity to step in on a temporary basis and help save this company.
Adam: Yes, these turn-around things that you're talking about -- are they on paper or just in your head? Ah. Mm-hmm, that's -- that's nice. Yes. Oh. Not bad.
Erica: Ah, good, I knew it. I knew you were going to like this. Oh, Adam, there is so much more.
Adam: Uh-huh. Oh, staff cuts. Good, that's good.
Erica: Well, it's regrettable but necessary. I haven't exactly decided on who I'm going to cut yet.
Amanda: You son of a bitch! You think I'm a total moron or just a spineless wimp?
J.R.: No, you're a single mother who I simply think is not equipped to take care of a kid.
Amanda: Oh, you have got some incredible nerve. You know that? I am going to fix my mess of a life for this baby. To hell with you. I don't need you!
Erica: Amanda, Amanda, what is going on here? This is a place of business, Amanda, not a place for personal knockdown-drag-outs.
Adam: Yeah, Erica has made some staff cuts -- trimming the fat, so to speak. And you're a clear first choice for downsizing.
Erica: Adam, staff cuts are strictly my choice alone.
Amanda: Don't bother firing me. I quit.
Erica: No, Amanda, I haven't made any decisions pertaining to you.
Amanda: Well, now you don't have to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Ginger? Let me get a Bloody Mary this morning.
Ginger: You want an omelet with that?
Jake: No thanks, Mom.
Ginger: You bring out the nurturer in me.
Jake: Mmm. Well, maybe later, then. About the omelet.
Ginger: I just made an idiot of myself.
Jake: No, no, I liked it. I liked it.
Ginger: Hmm, it's ok. I know you blow off one woman every time you come in here.
Jake: What? That can't be true.
David: Just the man I was hoping to see.
Jake: Listen, I am not working. I am not on call. So just -- just try to leave me alone, all right?
David: I'm celebrating. Join me, please. Champagne for everyone, on me.
Ginger: Ok. Here's your Mary.
Jake: Thank you. What, did you win the mad scientist of the year award or something?
David: No, actually, I'm getting hitched today.
Jake: Hmm, well, hopefully, Krystal will come to her senses before it goes down.
David: Thank you for your warm thoughts. I was going to ask you to stand up for me.
Jake: Well, I'll stand up for you with the rest of the pall bearers on your funeral when you get killed by a lightning bolt.
David: Hmm, nice. Sweetheart, you look terrible. Did the Chandlers throw you to the curb already?
Amanda: I don't need the Chandlers any more than I need you. I don't have a job, a home, or a bank account, and I feel better than I have in forever because you can't get to me.
David: Ah, really, really? Didn't I tell you that you have to be careful about these pregnancy hormones? I mean, at first, it's all smiles and sunshine until you wake up one day alone with a screaming baby in a one-room dive over a gas station somewhere.
Jake: Shut up, Dave.
David: No, no, no, wait a minute. I'm just giving her a dose of reality. You're certainly not going to do it.
Amanda: Reality? You want reality, David? Here it is. You hired me to make an end run on J.R.'s little boy. I dropped the ball in the middle of the field. Your game's over. You lost.
David: No, no, darling, my game's not over. Now yours and J.R.'s, on the other hand, well, kaput.
Amanda: That doesn't matter to me as much as it did, ok? Because I can take care of this baby and myself. I always could.
David: Hmm.
Amanda: You won't get your child.
David: My child? Babe is gone, Amanda. What child of mine are we talking about? So what child of mine am I not going to get?
Amanda: Little Adam.
David: Little Adam is my grandson, not my child.
Amanda: You misunderstood.
David: No, no, I heard you quite clearly. You were specifically referring to this child --
Amanda: You consider him yours. That's all I meant.
Jake: All righty, ok. Enough insulting the pregnant woman, don't you think? Hey, let's go. Here.
Amanda: I blew myself out of the water. Basically just announced that this baby's David's.
Jake: No, no, I thought you covered nicely.
Amanda: You think?
Jake: I do. And don't worry. You got me and Frankie at the hospital also to, you know, take care of all the records.
[Amanda sighs]
Amanda: All my big talk. ""I don't need anybody."" So, now, it's back to square one. Start from scratch. Good thing the Pine Cone takes plastic.
Jake: I don't think the Pine Cone is any place for you.
Amanda: Well, it's my only option at the moment.
Jake: No, it's not. No, it's not.
Amanda: Well, oh, where are we going?
Jake: We're not going to the Pine Cone. That's where we're not going.
Amanda: Ok, well, ""Not the Pine Cone"" better be cheap.
Jake: Ginger, put that on my tab.
Ginger: You got it.
David: To Amanda's unborn child.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Wow.
[Tad chuckles]
Tad: Listen, honey, I -- I owe you an apology. Jenny had a really bad night. She's up there. She's out cold. But, you know, you look really nice. We don't you come on in? I can make us some lunch. We can hang out, you know, until she's conscious again.
Krystal: I can't, I can't.
Tad: Why? You got a meeting or something?
Krystal: Or something, yeah. I'm getting married.
Tad: To David?
Krystal: Yes. Who else?
Tad: Why?
Krystal: Because I love David and he loves me.
Tad: Why now?
Krystal: Why not?
Tad: He get you pregnant? You two out there trying to come up with another Babe?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Erica had every right to fire Amanda.
Erica: I didn't fire her. She fired herself.
Adam: Well, why do you care? She -- she tried to ruin you.
J.R.: She brought me back from the edge.
Adam: No. Hayward paid her to push you over the edge.
Erica: Is that true?
J.R.: She gave the money back. She stopped me from drinking.
Adam: For how long?
Erica: Why did she run out of here so furious?
J.R.: I asked her to sign over custody of the baby.
Adam: You really think that Amanda would hand over your baby for free?
J.R.: Amanda's not going to hand over the baby at all.
Adam: Are you really that naive? Ah. Oh.
Erica: Adam, what have you done?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: You can never replace one child with another. How dare you suggest that I could re-create Babe?
Tad: I'm just trying to figure this out.
Krystal: What is there to figure? I love David the way I never was in love with you.
Tad: Define ""love."" Go on, give it a shot. Or should I? I mean, does your heart pound? Does your pulse race? Do you get that knot in your stomach? You know, you feel like if you don't see him soon, you're just going to die? What's the difference between that and a junkie who's desperate for a next fix?
Krystal: If you don't know, I feel sorry for you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: What are you doing? More debris? Like we need more debris?
Amanda: That's my debris.
Jake: Ok, mouth?
Tad: Ok, what?
Kathy: Daddy, Daddy!
Tad: Hey, sugar.
Kathy: Ms. Cohen says some dogs can learn to use the potty. If we find one like that, can we get it?
Tad: No, honey, we're still trying to train your uncle.
[Jenny cries]
Amanda: Oh, you know, now looks like a bad time.
Tad: Honey, there's no such thing as a good time. It's like this 24/7, believe me.
Amanda: The last thing you need is me.
Jake: No, stop. We have a room for you. It's going to be good, and we were just talking about that we could use a woman's touch around here. Weren't we saying that?
Tad: Yeah, as a matter -- in fact, we were.
Jake: That's right.
Tad: Amanda, I'll tell you what. You're more than welcome, if you can take it.
Amanda: I'm pretty sure I would love it here. Do you want me to check on Jenny?
Jake: Oh, yes, please.
Tad: Would you?
Amanda: Yeah.
Kathy: Do you like dogs?
Amanda: I love dogs. You want to come with me to check on Jenny?
Kathy: Ok.
Amanda: Come on, Kathy.
Jake: Them checking on Jenny -- that's good. What?
Tad: What was this about?
Jake: The prince of darkness, David Hayward. You're not going to believe what he did this time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Hey.
Krystal: Hey.
David: Sweetheart, there's something I'd like you to do for me. You remember my attorney, Jay Stark. Jay drafted up a prenup for us to sign. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just standard stuff.
Krystal: What's ""standard stuff""?
David: Nothing crazy, just protecting my heirs, in case we divorce.
Krystal: Little A needs protection against me?
David: Of course not.
Krystal: Do you have any other heirs that I don't know about?
David: Well, not now, but anything is possible.
Krystal: What's that supposed to mean?
David: Well, come on, Krystal. I didn't even know that I had a daughter until Babe was 20 years old. And we could still have a child if we wanted to, right?
Krystal: I -- I better -- I better read this thing.
David: You know, I understand your desire to do that, but there really isn't a lot of time. The minister's on his way right now, and I don't think we want to postpone this, do we?
[Krystal exhales sharply then signs the papers]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Thanks, Petey. Ok.
Adam: Oh, um.
Erica: Hmm, yeah, oh, Adam, I'm sorry. I know this is the hardest thing in the world to hear, but you can't manage J.R.'s life. Unfortunately, you can't lock up grown children and stop them from making mistakes. Believe me. I've tried and tried and tried. It only makes matters worse.
Adam: So -- so what do I do?
Erica: You do what you do best. Turn red ink into black.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Hi.
Taylor: Hi.
Tad: Hey, I was wondering how you felt about a late lunch.
Taylor: Wow. Normally, I really like a late lunch, but I actually had a late breakfast.
Tad: Yeah, I sort of see that.
Taylor: Come on in.
Tad: Oh, thanks. Um, clearly, my timing sucks, so, uh --
Brot: No, not -- not at all. It's good to see you. Have a seat.
Tad: Uh -- no, I don't think so. You know what? I'll definitely take a rain check on that one, and definitely, I'll -- I'll call next time, ok? So you guys just, you know, au revoir.
Brot: Well, see you soon.
Tad: Ok, bye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Oh, yeah. Very, very solid work here.
Erica: So, do I have a partner?
Adam: Yeah. Um --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: So we've got the rest of the day. What should we do with it?
Brot: I was thinking undercover ops.
[Taylor chuckles]
Taylor: Sounds serious.
Brot: Damn straight, it does.
Taylor: Don't we kind of need music for this?
Brot: Shh, shh, shh. Don't you hear it?
Taylor: Now I think I do.
[Brot chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Minister: The union of husband and wife, in heart, body, and mind, is intended by God for their mutual joy. For the help and comfort given one another in prosperity and adversity. And when it is God's will, for the procreation of children, and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord. The lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul.
Krystal: All my life, I stumbled through my life with half a heart and half a soul. I didn't know anything was missing, until I opened myself up to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: We need another A.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal's voice: I never knew I could want anyone as much as I want you. I never knew I could need anybody as much as I need you.
David: We lost a lifetime together, Krystal. We lost our beautiful, loving daughter. But I promise you, the days of losing are over. This is our time in the sun. We deserve to be more than happy. We deserve to be golden. And we will be. I, David, take you, Krystal, to be my lawfully wedded wife.
Krystal: I, Krystal, take you, David, to be my lawfully wedded husband.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Bottle smashes]
[J.R. inhales sharply]
J.R.: Give me another bottle.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: You all right?
Amanda: I'm spotting.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Minister: I now pronounce you husband and wife.
David: Now you're mine.","Tad catches Jake surfing a dating website and teases him about it. Amanda tells Petey that she was kicked out by the Chandlers. Amanda tells J.R. that she gave David his money back. J.R. wants her to sign away custody of her child to him, so she gets angry and tells him off. Adam pressures Erica about the money she lost. Erica threatens to go to the police with his tainting the Bella fragrance, so he calls her bluff and tells her to go ahead. Erica agrees to make cuts at Fusion if Adam works with her; Amanda quits when Adam suggests Erica fire her. Erica advises Adam not to try to run J.R.'s life. Jake and Tad have a hard time coping with Kathy.",summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
Simone: If you can't be in sync with us, then I think it's probably best if you go home.
Tad: I owe you an apology for that kiss.
Liza: Yeah, I'm still trying to figure it out.
Mia: He had an affair?
Alison: I'm looking for Jake?
Chris: Jackson was just telling me why we shouldn't get married.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chris: Erica?
Erica: How could you, Jackson?
Jack: Erica, calm down.
Erica: Don't you tell me to calm down.
Jack: It's not what you think it is.
Erica: Then what is it, Jack? What did you tell Chris?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Waitress: Can I get you anything?
Alison: Excuse me.
Waitress: Yeah?
Alison: I'm meeting Dr. Martin -- Jake. Has he been seated?
Waitress: I'm sorry, he isn't here yet.
Alison: I'm a few minutes early. I'll just wait.
Mia: Oh, there's no need. You're right on time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mover: Is here good?
Lysistrata: Yeah, that's perfect. You know, sweetie, you need to lift with your legs more, and you -- you need to wear tighter pants.
Mover: Yes, ma'am.
Lysistrata: Here. Thank you, fellas. Ah. Ok.
Tad: Hola?
Lysistrata: You're early. I like that. Shows initiative, a desire to confront things head-on. That's good. Unless it's a compulsion. Then that's not so good.
Tad: Punctuality's a compulsion?
Lysistrata: Can be in certain people. Now, why don't you lie down, make yourself comfortable.
Tad: No. No, thanks, I'm not here --
Lysistrata: Listen, this is never going to work if you don't listen to me. Lie down!
Tad: Ok. Fine. Have it your way.
Lysistrata: Excellent. We're off to a good start.
Tad: Glad to hear it.
Lysistrata: Ok, why don't you tell me why you're here.
Tad: I'm here to ask you out.
Lysistrata: Oedipus issue.
Tad: No, I'm asking you out, not my mother.
Lysistrata: Denial.
Tad: What denial? You told me to call you. I figured you wanted me to ask you out.
Lysistrata: What? You.
Tad: Yeah, me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: That was a great practice, guys. I'll catch you guys later. Hey, Laurie.
[Laurie sighs]
Jamie: What is it?
Laurie: Nothing. Really, it's nothing.
Jamie: You can tell me.
Laurie: You'll think I'm stupid.
Jamie: No, I won't, I swear.
Laurie: I just want to run away and never come back.
Jamie: Hey, you don't mean that.
Laurie: Yes, I do.
Jamie: Is it ok if I -- can I?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: That was JR's principal.
Liza: Is he in trouble?
Adam: Well, to actually be in trouble, you have to show up. He hasn't been in school for a week.
Liza: Well, how's that possible? I mean, I see him every morning as I'm going to work.
Adam: Obviously, that's for our benefit.
Liza: Where is he now?
Adam: I don't know. No one has seen him since last night.
Liza: Ok, uh, maybe he's with Jamie, or Laurie. We can call Tad's.
Adam: No, I'm calling the police.
Liza: No, don't do that.
Adam: My son is missing.
Liza: You don't know that.
Adam: Can you tell me where he is?
Liza: Adam, I'm just asking you not to jump until we can give this a chance. Are you listening? Please don't. Just stay out of this.
Adam: No, if either of us should stay out of this, Liza, it's you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: You want to know what I said to Chris? I simply suggested that if he felt he couldn't trust you, then maybe he shouldn't marry you.
Erica: I beg your pardon. Just who do you think you are, Jackson?
Chris: Erica, Erica, it is not his fault. I asked him the question and you walked in on his answer.
Erica: You asked him if you should marry me? This is just so unbelievably humiliating. You are having doubts about marrying me, but you don't come to me? Do -- how do you think that makes me feel?
Chris: Well, forgive me for being human, Erica. I needed somebody to talk to for a change, and I thought Jackson might give me some insight to the situation.
Erica: Into whether you should marry me? Oh, my God. Chris, what's happened to us? How could you stop trusting me?
Jack: Maybe he thinks he has reason not to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I don't think this is a good idea. Look, I have better things to do with my time than connect the dots for you. Why don't you tell Jake I said Hi.
Mia: Unless those better things have to do with explaining to the hospital administration board what you did with the chief of staff to improve your bedside manner, I think it would be wise for you to sit down and answer my questions. Could we get some menus over here? Think I'm working up an appetite.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Simone: Ah, thank you.
Joni: Please, just let me help you.
Simone: Oh, you just did, thanks. Now you can go.
Joni: You know what I mean. I can get the school into Fusion if you just let me.
Simone: You need a boyfriend, seriously, someone else other than myself that you can bug.
Joni: I had one, Ok?
Simone: Yeah, and where'd he go, crazy?
Joni: No, my best friend stole him away from me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: Did JR do something to upset you?
Laurie: No. I haven't seen him since the Fusion party, before Joni told him that we --
Jamie: Yeah.
Laurie: You know. I call him, but he won't call me back, and he hasn't been in class all week. He's totally avoiding me.
Jamie: JR shouldn't treat you like that. You don't deserve it.
Laurie: Maybe I do after what I did.
Jamie: Laurie, we kissed. That's it. Period.
Laurie: Thanks.
Jamie: Hey, at least you don't have to deal with Mr. Chandler anymore.
Laurie: Harvard. God, I can't believe I actually thought that was going to solve anything.
Jamie: You're smart enough to go on your own. You just don't need Mr. Chandler's money.
Laurie: Jamie, if I don't qualify for financial aid, I can't even go to P.V.U.
Jamie: You'll get financial aid, and I'm sure you'll get a bunch of academic scholarships, too.
Laurie: I hope so. Without JR, college is, like, all I have left now.
Jamie: That's not true. You still have me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liza: So now you're going to blame me for what's happened to JR? He doesn't want you solving his problems for him.
Adam: Yeah, well, it's too late now. He's gone, and I don't know where he is, and I don't know how to find him, short of calling the police.
Liza: Which is exactly what you shouldn't do. Adam, you should let him learn these lessons on his own. He needs you to be his father. He needs you to be there. When he's ready, he will come to you.
Adam: It's the same damn thing!
Liza: No, it's not! Are you listening to me?
Adam: Oh, ok. All right, I think I'm getting it now. I am too controlling and too domineering and too overbearing, and why don't I just lie down and roll over and play dead like any other lap dog.
Liza: So that's what you really think I'm asking you to do?
Adam: Well, with all those ridiculous therapy sessions you had me going to, I don't know. I don't know, but you certainly don't seem to be addressing any of your faults.
Liza: And trying to fix our marriage is a fault of mine?
Adam: No, you're not trying to fix our marriage, you're trying to end it, and like with everything else that you fail at, you blame me for it!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lysistrata: Uh, I thought you were a patient.
Tad: Yeah, I get that a lot.
Lysistrata: Oh.
Tad: Must be the slightly lost look around my eyes. I'm not sure.
Lysistrata: You feel lost?
Tad: No, it's just a look. My eyebrows grow like this. I mean, not that I couldn't use a little couch time these days.
Lysistrata: Hmm. So what do you want, a date or a session?
Tad: A date? What, you mean, like, now?
Lysistrata: Yeah, I've got some time. I thought you were my 5:00 an hour early. New patient, they're always early.
Tad: No, no, no, seriously, thank you, but no. I'm just -- I just came here to ask you about dinner.
Lysistrata: When?
Tad: Now. Oh, uh -- I don't know, I figured sometime, you know, around dinnertime.
Lysistrata: What's wrong with right now?
Tad: You got a patient in an hour.
Lysistrata: Um, actually, 55 minutes.
Tad: Well, how much can you really get out of that?
Lysistrata: Sweetie, the hour is for the patient, not for me, and you'd be surprised how much I can get out of that 55-minute session.
Tad: I'll bet. Are you getting something out of me right now?
Lysistrata: Uh-huh.
Tad: Ok. I'll play. Fine. Just out of, you know, professional curiosity, what are you drawing so far?
Lysistrata: Why are you so nervous?
Tad: You're good.
Lysistrata: I know.
[Tad sighs]
Tad: Well -- fine, you know, when in Rome -- uh, I guess I just never figured that I would be here again, you know? Not here in your office here, but here asking you, a woman, out on a date.
Lysistrata: Don't you like women?
Tad: Like you read about.
Lysistrata: And when you look at me, do you -- well, do you see a woman?
Tad: Why? Is there something under the dress I should know about?
Lysistrata: Nope, but there's something you're hiding.
Tad: Well, I don't want to brag.
Lysistrata: Ha! Cute, using humor as a defense tactic. I've never seen that before.
Tad: I pride myself on originality.
Lysistrata: I want to know what you're not telling me, Tad, and until you do, this isn't a date, it's a session, and, incidentally, I'm on the clock.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Simone: Your best friend stole your boyfriend? Laurie? Um, Ok. Ok, so I can understand why you'd want to throw yourself into work as a distraction.
Joni: So does that mean I can help?
Simone: No.
Joni: Why not?
Simone: Oh, honey, I have already made a ton of stupid mistakes trying to get the public to notice Fusion, and involving you in a plan to break into the school is by far the worst.
Joni: Well, we wouldn't breaking in, though.
Simone: Oh, I can't think of anything more stupid than -- what is she doing here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: Shouldn't you be asking your fiancé these questions?
Mia: If I had one I would, but I don't.
Alison: You guys broke up?
Mia: No, Jake left. There was no official breakup.
Alison: He moved out of the apartment, just like that?
Mia: No, he left town, just like that. Right after the party.
Alison: What?
Mia: Yeah. As my friend Kendall would say, he flat left me, you, his family, his friends.
Alison: I thought I didn't see him around the hospital because we had conflicting schedules.
Mia: All right, well, no such luck with that, huh?
Alison: Why is this little meeting taking place?
Mia: Jake can't answer the questions that I have. So that leaves you.
Simone: Mia. Hi, honey. Are you out of your mind?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Laurie: Look, Jamie, you know I like you, I do, but as a friend, and until I talk to JR --
Jamie: Yeah, I know.
Laurie: Because if there's even, like, the slightest chance --
Jamie: He doesn't deserve you.
Laurie: Look, I have to go. I've got to talk to my dad about filling out those financial aid forms.
Jamie: Sounds like a fun night. Do you want me to walk you home?
Laurie: No, it's ok.
Jamie: Ok. Well -- yeah. Sorry. I keep doing that.
Laurie: It's ok. Really, it's all right. Bye.
Jamie: See you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: I'm telling you, I'm looking you square in the face and saying I am fine, you know? I am -- I am perfectly fine. I am somewhere around normal, even.
Lysistrata: You know that saying, ""there's no such thing as normal""?
Tad: Sure.
Lysistrata: Yeah, it's true. You yourself said you could use a little couch time.
Tad: I was -- I was just being funny, you know, like trying to break the ice?
Lysistrata: Yeah, yeah, again using humor as a defensive tactic.
Tad: I'm not being defensive. Well, I am now, but, you know, I wasn't then, before.
Lysistrata: Uh-huh. Before you were what?
Tad: Being charming.
Lysistrata: You like yourself.
Tad: I'm a likeable guy.
Lysistrata: You believe other people are just naturally drawn to you.
Tad: Yeah, it's a blessing and a curse.
Lysistrata: And the women in your life -- which do they think it is?
Tad: What? Oh. Oh, I got it. I got it. Oh, my God, she told you about it, didn't she?
Lysistrata: Uh --
Tad: Yeah, no, no, no, she came into this office, she laid down on your little Sigmund Freud knockoff here, and she -- would you stop writing for a second? She told you.
Lysistrata: I'm sorry, I don't follow.
Tad: Yes, you do. Liza told you about our kiss, didn't she?
Tad: No, no, no, wait. You're not my doctor, you're my date.
Lysistrata: You pay all of your dates?
Tad: During a dry spell, and don't change the subject. You're busting me about Liza. That's what's going on here.
Lysistrata: Tad, even if I wanted to --
Tad: Ok, fine, fine, if you don't want to talk about it, I will. Did she also happen to mention that she tracked me down and kissed me again?
Lysistrata: She did what?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liza: Let's just get one thing straight -- I don't want to be married to a yes man, but I will not be bullied. If this marriage fails, it will be both our faults.
Adam: Liza, Liza -- I'm sorry. I -- you hit a nerve. Ok? I -- I know that I haven't been much of a father or a husband, not as I should have been, and you and JR are having to pay the price for it. It's -- it's a hard thing to live with.
Liza: It could just be that JR needed some space. He's down at the carriage house, playing with Colby. I just think we should check before we jump to conclusions.
Adam: Thank you.
[Phone rings]
Adam: Hello?
Laurie: Mr. Chandler? It's Laurie Lewis.
Adam: What do you want?
Laurie: I just wanted to thank you, but I can't accept your offer to pay for me to go to Harvard.
Adam: Is JR with you?
Laurie: No, he's -- I don't know where he is.
Adam: You don't know where JR is?
Laurie: No.
Adam: Put my son on the phone. I want to talk to him.
Laurie: Mr. Chandler, I swear, JR's not here. I haven't seen him all week.
Doug: Give me this.
Adam: Laurie?
[Phone disconnects]
Adam: Hello? Damn.
[Doorbell rings]
Adam: Winifred! Why isn't anyone ever where they're supposed to be in this house? Oh, it's you.
Jamie: Is JR home?
Adam: Is JR home? Just how stupid do you kids think I am?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Look, Jackson is hardly objective about me.
Chris: What are you talking about? He's one of your oldest friends.
Erica: He's also one of my toughest critics.
Jack: Well, no, I've also been known to praise you from time to time.
Erica: Chris, the best one to talk to about me is me. You shouldn't be talking to Jackson about us.
Chris: Well, he's the only one who's been willing to listen lately.
Erica: What?
Chris: Wait. Erica, look, what you two have I want for us. I mean, you don't have to ask one another questions because you instinctually know the answer. You're both on the same page.
Jack: Well, I couldn't agree more.
Chris: All I want is to make you happy.
Erica: And you do. You do, Chris. Look, if I have some sort of an unspoken language with Jackson, it's just some historical thing. It doesn't mean anything anymore at all.
Chris: Maybe I just love you too much.
Erica: No.
Chris: Yes. Because my kind of love can make a man crazy.
Erica: What do you mean, crazy?
Chris: I thought that there might have been a chance you were cheating on me.
Erica: Look, Chris, you've got to stop this, ok? You got to stop talking to me like this because I just can't take it anymore. Because the truth is you're right.
Chris: What are you saying to me, Erica?
Erica: I have been cheating on you. With Enchantment.
Chris: Go on.
Erica: Ever since this nightmare with Fusion, my priorities, my -- I let myself get distracted by that and I just wasn't thinking anymore about what is most important to me -- you, us, our marriage.
Chris: You --
Erica: I haven't been putting you first.
Chris: You -- you feel unfaithful not putting me first?
Erica: Yes. Of course I do. I know I come first with you. Why would I expect you to settle for anything less from me?
Chris: I -- I don't know what to say.
Erica: You don't have to say anything. Just please, just please promise me that if anything is bothering you about me that I'm the first person, that I'm the only person that you'll turn to.
Chris: Ok, but only -- only if you do the same.
Erica: Absolutely. Absolutely. Please, let's not fight.
Chris: Ok. Look, I -- I have some things that I need to take care of, but I want to talk to you more about this -- in private.
Erica: Absolutely, yes. Soon, please?
Chris: Uh-huh. I'll meet you back at the penthouse.
Erica: All right. I'll be waiting.
Chris: Good. Uh -- thanks for listening.
Jack: Boy, I got to hand it to you, Erica, you've still got your moves.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: No one has seen JR since last night.
Jamie: Really?
Adam: Really. His little girlfriend called, says she doesn't know where he is, and then you show up at the front door looking for him.
Jamie: So?
Adam: ""So""? I should accept that as a coincidence?
Jamie: I don't know.
Adam: You don't know? Well, you are a familiar sight around here. You're welcome to come and go as you please. No one's going to question seeing you come out of JR's room with a few of his things.
Jamie: You think I'm hiding JR? I haven't even seen him since the party. Laurie hasn't, either. He's been avoiding us.
Adam: Oh, really? Avoiding his best friend and his girlfriend? Now, why do you think that would be?
Jamie: I don't know.
Adam: Really? Well, I'll tell you what I think. I think it's because you kissed his girlfriend, because you betrayed him.
Jamie: Who told you -- who told you that?
Adam: I heard them talking about it at the party.
Jamie: Who?
Adam: JR and the little girl, the blonde one.
Jamie: Joni?
Adam: Joni. Yes, that's her. You've always been jealous of JR. You've always wanted what he has, and JR, being the kind of man he is, has always been very sharing with you, and how did you repay his generosity? You made moves after his girlfriend.
Jamie: JR doesn't deserve Laurie, not with the way he treats her. I told her not to blame him, because he doesn't know any better. How could he with a father like you?
Adam: You snide little punk.
Jamie: You know, forget it.
Adam: How dare you!
Jamie: Forget it!
Adam: No, no, you're not going anywhere until you tell me where my son is!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Doug: What are those?
Laurie: My financial aid forms, for college.
Doug: Oh. I thought big man Chandler was paying your way.
Laurie: Dad, I turned him down. I told him I couldn't accept his offer.
Doug: You mean his charity.
Laurie: Look, I can fill out all the information. You just need to sign here. That's all I need you to do.
Doug: Uh-huh. Well, what if I don't want to sign these stupid papers, huh?
Laurie: That -- that would keep me from going to college.
Doug: Well, you could go to school a lot of places that don't cost a ton of money to say you're smart enough and good enough.
Laurie: You're the one who doesn't think I'm good enough.
Doug: I think you're plenty good! I just don't think I need to fork over all of my money to prove it!
Laurie: Dad, I can't stay here my whole life. I'll die!
Doug: Oh, come on, Laurie, you're not going to die. This is your home!
Laurie: I don't want to be here anymore!
Doug: What, are you ashamed of me? Huh? You don't respect your father, but you'll sell it to Junior Chandler? Well, let me tell you something, sweetheart -- money does not buy happiness!
Laurie: No! It just buys you all the beer you can drink, which I guess to you is happiness!
Doug: Huh? What are you talking about?
Laurie: Dad --
Doug: What are you saying?
Laurie: Dad, you're hurting me!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: [German accent] So, the patient failed to mention the second encounter. Interesting.
Lysistrata: But you enjoyed it.
Tad: [Normal voice] Why not? It's hard not to enjoy something you're good at.
Lysistrata: Doesn't it bother you that Liza's a married woman?
Tad: I don't know, does it bother you? I mean, are you asking me as a therapist or as a woman, you know, a potential date?
Lysistrata: Well, the therapist route doesn't seem to be working, so what the hell, I'm your date.
Tad: Thank you. In all honesty, I wasn't looking to get something started with Liza.
Lysistrata: What are you looking for?
Tad: You know what -- it's your turn.
Lysistrata: My turn?
Tad: Yep.
Lysistrata: What are you talking about?
Tad: I'm tired of talking about me. We're going to talk about you. This is a date. Let's get going. Now, you give me that and lie down on that thing.
Lysistrata: Oh, no, no, no, I hate that thing.
Tad: Yeah, let's go.
Lysistrata: It's very suffocating.
Tad: Now you know how I feel. Down. Go on, down. Good. Ok. Comfy?
Lysistrata: No. I -- I can't cross my legs.
Tad: And how does that make you feel?
Lysistrata: Vulnerable.
Tad: Excellent. We're off to a good start.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Simone: Jake's a jerk, Alison's a ho. What more do you need to know?
Mia: I need to know why.
Simone: Do you really think you're really going to feel better, hmm?
Mia: Maybe. Maybe not.
Simone: Ok. Fine. If you really think that's what you want. You have my cell.
Mia: Yeah, and the police station on speed dial. Well, you never know with you.
Simone: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, I am so going to kill her.
[Simone sighs]
Alison: My shift starts in 15 minutes.
Mia: Yeah, well, that's all this is going to take.
Alison: Look, Mia, things happen. Right, wrong, indifferent -- they just do. I'm sorry you got hurt. Now I have to go.
Mia: Sit down, now. I am not finished with you yet.
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[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: I don't know where JR is! And even if I did, I wouldn't tell you.
Adam: Get out!
Jamie: If JR's smart, he'll never come back home.
Adam: You'd like that, wouldn't you? Without him here, it'd be a lot easier for you to move in on his girlfriend. You can't compete with JR -- not now, not ever. No Martin ever bested a Chandler!
Jamie: Yeah. You might want to ask your wife about that. Bet she doesn't agree with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Laurie: Dad, you're hurting me.
Doug: What -- get -- you know, Laurie, I don't know where this attitude comes from. You know, I think you got it pretty good around here. I provide for you, right? Don't I? Pay for your food, pay for these clothes that you parade around in, that car you borrow. Who pays for the gas?
Laurie: Dad, you're supposed to do stuff like that! That's what dads do.
Doug: Well, you know, it'd be nice if you showed a little gratitude!
Laurie: I help out around -- I do everything. I work two jobs, and now, if I want to go to college, I'm going to have to get a third one!
Doug: Oh. You know, you had Chandler's free ride in your pocket for five minutes and now nothing's good enough for you!
Laurie: I wish I had accepted Mr. Chandler's offer. Anything is better than staying here.
Doug: Well, you're not paying -- he's not paying anything!
Laurie: It's not your decision to make!
Doug: You want to bet? You're going to stay here where you belong, and that's the end of it!
Laurie: Why? Why don't I get to go to college? Everybody else gets to graduate, everybody else gets to be happy, but not me! You won't let me, and I don't know why! What did I do?
Doug: Laurie, listen, you could be just as happy here as anywhere else!
Laurie: Just like you are. You're miserable and you want me to be miserable, too! And I hate you for it!
Doug: What did you say?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: All right, considering this is costing me more than dinner would have, I'll play. What exactly do you think I am hiding behind?
Lysistrata: The man you used to be.
Tad: The man I used to be was a mess. I'm very grateful for evolution.
Lysistrata: I'm not talking about who you were in the past. I'm talking about who you are inside, the man who's buried deep down in there, the man who's dying to break out and live again.
Tad: Oh, him. He wants to break out and do what again?
Lysistrata: Come on! He wants to live again! He wants to jump out of an airplane!
Tad: Wrong! I've already done that! Huh? I've also gone off a bridge, I've fallen into bed with a woman and her mother, I have been bound and gagged, poured into a dress, and made love in the green grass behind the stadium.
Lysistrata: Wow. You've got some heavy baggage.
Tad: I like to think of it as character.
Lysistrata: Aren't you tired of covering with the quick one-liners?
Tad: Only when they fall flat.
Lysistrata: I'm serious.
Tad: So am I. Aren't you tired?
Lysistrata: Of what, you? No.
Tad: Uh-uh, of what you're hiding behind.
Lysistrata: And what's that?
Tad: You know, this whole wacky, crazy, zany, Goldie Hawn thing, right, with a 1960s hairstyle and this office and that -- that voice.
Lysistrata: Oh, this is my natural voice.
Tad: Really?
Lysistrata: Mm-hmm.
Tad: Well, um -- I'm sure that underneath all that stuff is a very interesting woman.
Lysistrata: Hmm. Damn interesting.
Tad: You think she wants to come out and play with the guy hidden in me?
Lysistrata: Absolutely. What do you have in mind?
Tad: I don't know yet. Want to get drunk?
Lysistrata: Juvenile. I've got something better in mind. You into leather?
Singers: The Cad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: All right, now, what the hell was that for?
Erica: Oh, you are so smug, standing there, leading Chris from accusation to accusation without one concern for what that does to me!
Jack: Hey, he came to me, sweetheart, I didn't go to him, and any ideas that Chris has gotten in his head he hasn't gotten from me!
Erica: Are you saying that I'm giving him reason to doubt me?
Jack: Oh, like the way you came running into that door? Come on, that wasn't the least bit suspicious?
Erica: You told Chris that he shouldn't marry me!
Jack: That's because he shouldn't marry you!
Erica: That's because you want me for yourself!
Jack: That is only part of it!
Erica: That's the biggest part of it! Jackson, you have got to let this go! Please. Please, you cannot ruin my life because of one little mistake.
Jack: The only mistake you made was saying yes to Chris' proposal.
Erica: No, that is the only thing I did right! When we made love, if I thought that this one act of kindness was going to haunt me for the rest of my life --
Jack: ""Act of kindness""? And you don't know what a haunting is until you marry that guy. Then you will know, then you will know. You'll be haunted like Rosemary's baby!
Erica: Chris loves me and I love him!
Jack: He is not the man you think he is, Erica, and he is not near as worried about you deceiving him as he is you finding out that he's already deceiving you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chris: Let me have another one, all right?
Bartender: Coming right up.
Michael: Ahem.
Chris: Damn the devil. As I live and breathe, there he is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mia: So, where'd you guys do it, huh?
Alison: You know, I was willing to indulge you, but now you're just being insulting.
Mia: How would you like me to be really insulting, you pathetic little whore?
Alison: We did it in his office. He practically ripped the buttons right off of my sweater and made me blush telling me all the things he wanted to do to me. We did it on his desk, twice.
Mia: Oh, very classy. So who came on to who, huh? Was it Jake? Was he feeling misunderstood? Was he feeling like less of a man because I wanted my own career? What was it? I mean, was I just not -- was I just not doing it for him in that way? Is that what he told you to get you on his desk?
Alison: You didn't come up.
Mia: Oh, ok. So, what, you guys just didn't talk? You didn't talk? You just --
Alison: We just -- we didn't talk.
Mia: Oh. So, how was the sex? Was it good?
Alison: Look, I'm sorry he left you, I'm sorry he cheated on you. I hope you have a nice life. Why don't you pick up a spine on your way out.
Mia: I said was the sex good?
Alison: It was the best I ever had. I can't even look at a mahogany desk without getting hot. Happy?
Mia: Not yet, no.
Alison: Ok. What do you want to know now?
Mia: When it was all over, when you two were finished, did he brush the hair out of your face and tell you how beautiful you looked? Did he tell you how good your skin felt against his skin or how much he loved you? Did he promise you that it would always be like that? Hmm?
Alison: No.
Mia: No. Do you know what that makes you, Alison?
Alison: A slut?
Mia: No. It makes you lucky, because he didn't play you for a fool.
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Simone: What did I tell you not to do? What?
Joni: Uh, you told me not to help you. I know, but -- but you didn't say anything about me doing it myself.
Simone: Oh! Are you kidding?
Joni: Come on, Simone, look, look, even you can admit this is good.
Simone: Uh -- yeah, you know, when I did this, I was arrested.
Joni: What?
Simone: Yes, so let's go before you really get into trouble. Grab your stuff. Come on.
Guard: Oh, it's just a little too late for that, ladies.
Simone: Officer.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Doug: You hate me?
Laurie: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Daddy.
Doug: Oh, now it's, ""I'm sorry, Daddy,"" huh, Laurie? Do I need to remind you how it works around here, huh?
Laurie: Dad! No, Daddy!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liza: Well, JR wasn't at the carriage house.
Adam: What did Jamie mean when he said you wouldn't agree with me?
Liza: I don't know. What did you say to him?
Adam: I said that no Martin could Everest a Chandler.
Liza: How Shakespearean of you.
Adam: Liza?
Liza: I think he might be referring to something that he heard about.
Adam: And what would that be?
Liza: I kissed Tad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lysistrata: Whoo! Was that fun or what?
Tad: Oh! My God! I can't catch my breath!
Lysistrata: Feels good, doesn't it?
Tad: It feels amazing! That last thing you did --
Lysistrata: Uh-huh, uh-huh.
Tad: My legs still hurt from hanging on.
Lysistrata: Hmm.
Tad: You are one wild woman.
Lysistrata: Well, practice and you'll get used to it.
Tad: You think?
Lysistrata: Mm-hmm. Once you get into it, it's like an addiction. You want to do it all the time, every day, and you'll never be satisfied until you climb back on.
Tad: Sweet.
Lysistrata: Ever think a motorcycle --
Tad: No, no, no, no, credit where credit is due. That thing you got is not a motorcycle, it is a hog.
Lysistrata: Yeah. Ever think my hog could make you feel this way?
Tad: Not in a million years.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Chris may be rough around the edges, but he is decent and he is honorable!
Jack: Yeah, you sure about that?
Erica: Yes, I am sure about that! I know my fiancé!
Jack: You don't even know yourself these days, Erica. You don't know what you want, and you know what you're going to end up with? A broken heart.
Erica: I want Chris.
Jack: He's not the man you think he is, Erica. I'm telling you like a friend, he's not the man you think he is, he is not the man you want him to be!
Erica: You mean he's not you. He's not arrogant, he's not egotistical --
Jack: Oh, you know what, you fracture me! You just kill me! You come running in here, pretending to be so afraid that I'm going to tell Chris about us, but I know why you're here. That's just a convenient excuse. The real reason you're here is because you can't stop thinking about me.
Erica: Oh, that is not true. That is not true at all. I'm going home.
Jack: Yeah, well, you tell me what's going to happen next time Chris kisses you, next time he touches you, undresses you, and all you can do is think of me.
Erica: I don't think of you, Jack.
Jack: Liar.
Erica: You don't know a damn thing about what I want, and you never have.
Jack: I know you want this.
[NEXT_ON]
Adam: Go make Tad your lover again.
Michael: You don't trust your fiancée, do you?
Chris: You're courting some serious trouble here.
Erica: What do you think you saw, Reggie?
Reggie: Oh, two horny people about to go get nasty.
Greenlee: I'm not here to bail you out, Simone, I'm here to fire you.","Tad stops by Lysistrata's office to ask her out. She mistakes him for a patient. Tad finds out that Liza told Lysistrata about their kiss and tells her she kissed him a second time. She tells him he is looking for adventure. They go for a spin on her motorcycle. Adam finds out that J.R. hasn't been in school all week. Neither Liza nor Adam knows where he is, and they argue about how to handle the situation. Adam interrogates Laurie when she calls looking for him. When Jamie stops by, Adam rakes him over the coals. He accuses Jamie of hiding J.R., and then he says Jamie stabbed J.R. in the back. Liza tells Adam she kissed Tad. Jackson tells Erica he told Chris he should call off the wedding if he doesn't trust her. Erica is angry with Chris for talking to Jackson about their relationship. She tells him to come to her with problems. Chris tells Erica he wishes their relationship were as close as her and Jackson's. He admits he thought she was cheating on him. She admits she has been working too much. They kiss and make up and Chris leaves. Erica gets angry with Jackson and asks him why he is trying to ruin things for her. He insinuates that Chris is not telling the truth about himself. Erica defends Chris. She tries to leave, but Jackson pins her against the door and kisses her. Mia arranges a meeting with Alison by pretending Jake has summoned her. Alison is surprised and gets up to leave. Mia stops her by threatening to go to the hospital board. Mia tells her Jake is gone, so she is the only one who can answer her questions. Alison tells her some of the explicit details of her encounters with Jake, and Mia calls her a whore. Joni decides to plaster the school with Fusion posters, even after Simone tells her not to. Simone tries to stop her, but a security guard catches them before they can take them down. Laurie turns down Adam's offer to pay for Harvard. Her father overhears the conversation. They argue about college and why he should have to pay for it. He thinks she should stay in Pine Valley. Laurie doesn't understand why he is holding her back.",summ_screen
"Angie: How are you feeling? Any blurry vision? Headache? Trouble sleeping?
Krystal: No. Have you seen David yet?
Angie: No, I haven't seen him. You want me to call him?
Krystal: No. No, I called him a half a dozen times, I just haven't been able to reach him.
Tad: So you get knocked on the head and end up in the hospital. He can't even pick up a phone. I'm guessing the honeymoon's over.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: I've been here all night, Hubbard. How about some answers? Where is my grandson?
Jesse: I am not at liberty to discuss this.
David: I have a right to know.
Jesse: With J.R. in jail, Social Services felt it was best to put the boy under foster care.
David: Foster care? How the hell is that better than being with his grandparents?
Jesse: You really need me to answer that? Get your lawyer to take it up with the judge at the hearing.
David: And what about Adam? Why haven't you brought him in yet?
Jesse: We're working on it. J.R. is not talking.
David: Give me ten minutes alone with the bastard. I'll get him to talk.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: I hate this. Where is Barry?
J.R.: He'll be here soon. In the meantime, keep your mouth shut. You understand?
Colby: I'm sorry, J.R. I didn't mean to hurt Krystal like that. I just -- I couldn't let her get Little A. She'd bring him to David.
J.R.: I know. And I appreciate your help, but you've got to let me handle it from now. You take a step back, or you're going to make things worse.
Colby: I'm really screwed, aren't I?
J.R.: Barry will do something. He'll keep you out of jail, at least.
Colby: But David's going to use this to get Dad back to town. What is it? What's the matter?
J.R.: There's something I haven't told you about Dad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Hey.
Erica: Oh, how wonderful. You're home. Oh, I guess Kendall finally took my advice after all.
Zach: Did she?
Erica: Oh, I mean, I told her that I knew that if you two would just sit together in a room and talk, you certainly could get past all your problems. Where is she?
Zach: I have no idea. She didn't sleep here last night.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: The boys are probably wondering why Rachael is there this morning instead of me. I should probably get home. But it doesn't feel like a home anymore. It's all a reminder of what Zach and I tried to make work, but couldn't. God, every day feels like another battle. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Ryan: Kendall, we can't -- we can't do this anymore.
Kendall: Is there something wrong with helping each other along the way? With -- with meeting someone? I mean, come on, Ryan. No one else could possibly understand what you and I have been through these past few months.
Ryan: How is this helping? Maybe you can explain it to me, because I don't see how it's helping. I mean, your marriage is over, right? It's over. And I am more screwed up than I have ever been. I mean, Kendall, I'm still in love with Greenlee, so what the hell am I doing in bed with her best friend?
Kendall: All right, listen to me. I know -- I know it's crazy. The whole thing is crazy, all right? But we're just trying to work through the grief together, so stop beating yourself up. Please.
Ryan: It's not right. I mean, no matter what we say to each other, it's just -- it's just not right. And you know it's not right -- not this, not what we've done before, not you being here right now. None of it is right, Kendall.
Kendall: All right. Ok, listen. Listen to me a minute. We are hurting, all right? Greenlee is gone. You have lost Greenlee. I have lost Zach, so --
Ryan: Kendall, the more we try to justify it, the worse I feel, ok? I think you should go.
Kendall: Ryan, come on.
Ryan: Kendall, please. Please.
Ryan: [Sighs]
[Kendall leaves]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: You're getting a divorce?
Zach: Running out of options.
Erica: No, you're running out on your marriage and your family.
Zach: That's not what I'm doing.
Erica: Well, what else would you call it? A month ago, you told me that you weren't going anywhere. So what happened, the tough times didn't end fast enough for you, so you're just giving up?
Zach: Tough times, huh?
Erica: Don't you remember sitting at Kendall's bedside and praying for a miracle? Well, that miracle happened. She came back to us. And I know it hasn't been easy. I know that Kendall seems different ever since the transplant. I understand that. But the woman you love, the woman you married is still in there.
Zach: The woman I love, the woman I fell in love with, is in love with someone else -- always has been.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Dad collapsed. He's in a hospital. He's checked in under Stuart's name.
Colby: Oh, my God. Why didn't you tell me?
J.R.: Because I didn't want to risk them hearing. I didn't want to make you more upset.
Colby: How is he?
J.R.: Stable, but they're running more tests.
Colby: I have to get out of here. I have to go see him.
J.R.: No, that's exactly what you can't do, because they'll follow you, and they'll arrest Dad for kidnapping.
Colby: But he's all alone.
J.R.: Hayward's not just only after my son. He's -- he's out to bring Dad down. We have to do everything we can to keep Hayward away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: This is a farce. Why don't you just admit it? You've been in the tank for the Chandlers all along. You gave Adam the heads up that J.R. was about to lose Little A, even after he left the boy with a bottle of Scotch as a babysitter. Then you did absolutely nothing to prevent Adam from taking off with my grandson, and you knew damn well that Erica knew where they were. And you did nothing about for holding her for aiding and abetting. Now my wife is in the hospital and my grandson is consigned to foster care? Look, if you don't start doing your job, you're going to force me to do it for you.
Jesse: I really, really don't like you. I don't like what you're doing to the people in this town, and I don't like what you're trying to do to that little boy. And I especially don't like you getting all up in my face. And you had better never, ever think about threatening me again. You don't know me. Are we clear, Doctor?
David: Oh, yeah, Chief. I'm your biggest fan.
Jesse: Good, then you get the hell out of here.
David: You have got to be kidding me. Where were you 30 seconds ago?
Jay: What happened?
David: It's not important. I want you to get to the judge. Tell him I want my grandson out of foster care by lunch time.
Jay: I'll do what I can.
David: Today. You understand me?
Jay: Look, it's not that easy. I could make a case for temporary custody, but the court's going to want to be assured that the kid's going to a stable home, with two loving, caring parents.
David: Krystal and I are all that boy needs.
Jay: Then let me handle things here, and you get to hospital and make a good show of loving your wife.
David: I do love my wife. Don't you ever question that again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Right now, a loving husband's place is by your side. And he's not here. Could it be because he doesn't give a damn?
Angie: I've tried to tell her, but it hasn't done any good. She doesn't want to listen. I've got rounds.
Tad: See you later. You know that's a bad sign, when good friends start treating you like a lost cause, because no matter how much they care about you, they can't reach you anymore. It's a sad footnote, which is all you're going to be if you don't break away from David sooner rather than later.
Krystal: Hey, well, wait a minute, now. You dump me on his doorstep, and now you care? Why are you here?
Tad: Because someday, I want to be able to tell our daughter the truth -- that I did everything I could to save your life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: What room is my wife in, please?
Nurse: 403.
Angie: A little late to be showing your concern, isn't it?
David: You have something you want to say to me, Doctor?
Angie: Krystal was checked in over 12 hours ago. You didn't come down here. You didn't even call. You don't know what her condition is or what care she was receiving.
David: I know a lot more than you realize. There are people in this hospital that actually care enough about their jobs to keep me apprised of things. As for her care, this is an excellent hospital. I knew she was in capable hands. If that's not the case, well, then maybe I need to reevaluate the people I have on my staff.
Angie: You know, I tell you what you need to reevaluate is trying to steal J.R.'s son and concentrate on your own family.
David: That little boy is my family. So you can tell your husband he can push his weight around all he wants. Nothing is going to keep me from my grandson, including that badge he hides behind.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: You know what it's like to have a child taken away. So why on earth would you want to put J.R. through the same heartache?
Krystal: And you know what it's like to want to keep a child safe. I made Babe that promise, that I would keep Little A safe, and he is not safe in that house with J.R. and with Adam. He's not.
Tad: That is just David talking, and we both know it. Do you really, in your heart of hearts, think that Babe would want you to take their son away from his father?
Krystal: I'm not taking his son away from him. He can see him. I just know he's going to be safer with us.
Tad: All David wants is that little boy. Everything else and everyone else is secondary, including you.
Krystal: [Laughs]
Tad: You've already been through enough pain. Why do you want to put yourself through even more?
David: If you don't mind, I'd like some time alone with my wife.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emma: Daddy!
Ryan: Hey, my princess! Hi! Did you have a fun sleepover?
Emma: We played char-peesi.
Ryan: Char-peesi?
Corrina: Parcheesi. She was rolling doubles like the dice were loaded.
Ryan: Ok. Well, thanks for taking her.
Corrina: Any time. Put this stuff upstairs?
Ryan: Yeah, that would be great. Thanks. You are a little hug-a-bug today.
Emma: Mommy said my hugs always help -- helped her when she was sad.
Ryan: Oh. They help me, too. And I've been sad a lot lately, haven't I?
Emma: Because Greenlee went to heaven?
Ryan: Yeah. Hey, you know what makes me happy, though? Spending time with you makes me happy. And that's what we're going to do today. We are going to pretend like it's a weekend, and I don't have to go to work, and you don't have to go to school, and we're just going to play, you and me, all day. How does that sound? We're going to start by making waffles and bacon.
Emma: Can I have chocolate chips, too?
Ryan: Of course, you can have chocolate chips. They wouldn't be ""Emma waffles"" without chocolate chips, you know that. Go upstairs and tell Corrina what we're doing, put on some play clothes, and come back down, and I will get breakfast started.
[Phone rings]
Ryan: Hello?
Jack: Hi, Ryan, it's Jackson. Um -- I wonder, can you come by the hospital this morning?
Ryan: Actually, it's not a good time, Jack. I have plans with Emma.
Jack: Well, that would be tough to say no to, but this won't take long and it's -- it's important. It -- it has to do with Greenlee.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: You're seeing something that isn't there, Zach. I mean, of course, Kendall cares for Ryan -- they have a child together. But you -- you're the one she loves. And it is stronger than any love she's ever had or could ever possibly have.
Zach: Yeah. Well, Ryan and Kendall -- they share more than just a kid, and there's something between them. And that was their way before I got into town. And when I did come into town, I saw it. I know what it is, but I was hoping eventually it would go away. But it didn't. Not for him, not for her. There's a reason why -- why Kendall is the only one that Ryan remembered when he lost his memory, and why she ran to him when her marriage fell apart. So it's --
Erica: Well, she's confused. I mean, look at everything that was thrown at her the minute she got out of the coma.
Zach: I know. Lord, that's my fault. I did that. Reese and Gabrielle and I -- hey, maybe I did it on purpose, you know? Maybe I pushed -- pushed them together. I wanted Ryan and Kendall to be together, because it was going to happen eventually.
Erica: You know what I think? Zach, I think that you believe that you don't deserve to be happy. I think you're still wallowing in that ""Cambias curse"" nonsense. Well, let me tell you something. Just because your father and your brother were miserable human beings doesn't mean that you have to be unhappy as well. What you and Kendall have is extraordinary. You can't just walk away from your marriage.
Zach: This time, it's too late.
Erica: True love doesn't die that easily.
Zach: What about you? True love ever die on you?
Erica: We're talking about you and Kendall now.
Zach: And people who don't think they deserve happiness. Just wait for the sitter.
[Kendall shows up just as Zach is leaving]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: All right, you're free to go. Krystal is not pressing charges.
Colby: What about J.R.?
Jesse: J.R. won't be making bail any time soon. So get out of here. Go on. Go!
J.R.: Go on, Colby, it's fine. Everything is going to be all right, I promise.
Jesse: I don't know if you really believe all that, or are you just trying to make your sister feel better? But it's not going to be all right. J.R., this is not just going to blow over. As a matter of fact, this is about as bad as it gets.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angie: Did you have any better luck with her than I did?
Tad: No. David showed up. He's got her so screwed up. I don't know what to make of it. Sucked the life right out of her eyes. And everything else I used to love about her.
Angie: I don't understand how anyone could let themselves be so manipulated. I always thought Krystal was stronger than that.
Tad: I did, too.
Angie: And now I don't know. I guess losing Babe just cut too deep.
Tad: Maybe. But I swear, there's something else going on with Krystal, and it's not just David. It can't be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: I'm sorry it took me so long to get here.
Krystal: Where have you been?
David: The police station. I just want to make sure that Colby and J.R. didn't get off on some Chandler technicality.
Krystal: Colby didn't mean to hurt me.
David: She could have killed you.
Krystal: If you're so concerned about me, why didn't you call me?
David: I did. Right after you were admitted, several times. You were sleeping. I even had the duty nurse give me an update every half hour since.
Krystal: I called you.
David: I know -- I know. The police made me turn my phone off, but I came as soon as I got the messages.
Krystal: How's Little A?
David: I'm sure he's fine, but right now it's about you. How are you feeling?
Krystal: I'm going to be fine.
David: Good.
Krystal: I'm just really concerned about our grandson.
David: Well, Jesse has assured me that he has been placed with a good family, and that he's doing as well as can be expected.
Krystal: They have him in foster care?
David: Yeah, until this whole custody mess is ironed out.
Krystal: He must be scared to death in a strange place with strange people. Oh, my poor baby. Well, he can't stay there. We have to do something.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Hey, Mom.
Opal: Oh.
Tad: You ok?
Opal: No, not really. I just haven't been sleeping. Not a wink in days. I'm just jumpier than a skillet full of rattlesnakes. I was hoping maybe the doc could fix me up with something, help me sleep.
Tad: You have been under a lot of stress lately.
Opal: Yeah, I know, but this isn't about the house, or even the money. It's -- it's about Greenlee.
Tad: What about her? Mama, you heard Jake -- they found her. It's a positive ID.
Opal: I know, but it's about her soul. I can feel it. It's cold, it's alone. She needs to be set free.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Hey.
Ryan: Where do you, um, plan on doing it?
Jack: I thought the beach.
Ryan: Yeah. The beach would be nice. She'd always go to the beach to find some peace of mind. You know, go there, look up at the moon, try to find some answers. Jack, I think maybe that you -- you should do this on your own.
Jack: I just thought, Ryan, you were a huge part of her life. I thought maybe, you'd like --
Ryan: Well, I just think that she would really want her dad to do this. I've already said goodbye to her, you know? So I just hope you understand.
Jack: Yes, I -- I do.
Ryan: I thought I could do this, but I just --
Jack: It's ok. I get it, and I think -- I think that Greenlee would, too.
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Kendall: What is this, an intervention?
Zach: Yes. Your mom and I, we got together, and we just want you to break up with Ryan and come home to us and the boys. The boys are fine, by the way. Rachael had an emergency, so I stayed. I have to ask where you stayed, right?
Kendall: Where I stay is no longer any of your business. You filed for divorce, remember?
Zach: It is my business if my -- it is my business if my boys are looking for you, and you were nowhere to be found.
Kendall: All Rachael had to do was pick up the phone and call me. I would have come right home.
Zach: Well, maybe since you went through so much trouble making her stay here, she didn't want to disturb you.
Erica: Look, you two, will you just stop it? Please, stop it. I know you both still love each other, and you know that as well as I do. Are you just going to sit back and watch him walk away from your marriage without putting up a fight?
Kendall: Oh, come on, Mom. You're one to talk. How many marriages have you fought for and lost miserably?
Erica: What's happened to you? What's happened to you, just letting your marriage dissolve like that without putting up a fight? And going to sleep with Ryan?
Kendall: Ok, you know what? Who I sleep with is no more your business than it is his.
Zach: You know, she's right. It's not our business. This marriage is over.
Erica: Do not just let him walk out that door. If you do, he will not come back.
Kendall: Zach, wait -- wait. I -- hell, I -- I don't know what to say.
Zach: Because there's nothing left.
[Door closes]
Erica: I had a long talk with Zach before you got home. I never understood until now why he could walk away. I mean, he had it all. You, the kids, a wonderful life. But instead of enjoying it, he's been waiting all this time for something to take it away.
Kendall: The tornado did that.
Erica: No, you did that when you slept with Ryan.
Kendall: Oh, God. Mom, come on, please. I don't need this from you right now. I've had enough lectures from Zach.
Erica: Ok, how about a little advice? Unless you see yourself marrying Ryan and spending the rest of your life with him, end it now. And try and save the family you have with Zach.
Kendall: Zach's made his decision.
Erica: And you need to make yours. You have put yourself smack in the middle of a terrible mess, and you are going to have to dig yourself out.
Kendall: I love them both. In very, very different ways. And even -- even if there still was an option open, how do I choose? I mean, if I was smart, I would just be alone for awhile.
Erica: You're not meant to be alone. You're not capable of being alone.
Kendall: Oh, thanks.
Erica: Just the truth. Once you put the boys to bed and you are sitting here alone, you know very well you're going to pick up the phone. The question is, who are you going to call?
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Zach: Did you get me what I needed?
Francesca: I burned you a copy. The player's over at the bar.
Ryan: I've got a message for Slater. I'm ready to put everything I own on the line and take him down, man to man. Winner takes all.
Aidan: It's a bold move.
Ryan: Yeah? Well, another thing -- the winner is going to be me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Opal.
Opal: Oh, oh. Oh, I'm sorry, I wasn't -- uh --
Jack: It's ok.
Opal: Is this --
Jack: Yeah.
Opal: Oh, gosh. I should have known. You know, I haven't been sleeping at all the last few nights, not a wink, and I knew it was -- it was something to do with Greenlee. And, well, there it is.
Jack: What are you saying? That it had something to do with Greenlee's ashes?
Opal: Well, her soul hasn't been set free yet, and when it is, then maybe we both can find some rest.
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Jesse: There was a warrant out for your arrest, and you got caught trying to sneak your son out of town when supposedly he was out of the country. Yeah, that's going to piss any judge off.
J.R.: Look, I didn't know anything about any kidnapping charges.
Jesse: Right. It was all one big misunderstanding.
J.R.: No, it was Hayward coming after my son, setting my father and me up, playing all of you, I might add.
Jesse: Where is your father? Don't make this any worse, Junior. Where is your father?
J.R.: He's out of state. He's at a hospital. That's what I was doing when I got pulled over. I was taking my son to go visit his sick granddad.
Jesse: Which hospital?
J.R.: Why? So you can arrest him? So you can harass a sick man when you should be nailing the bastard who is responsible for this?
Jesse: Don't do this to yourself.
J.R.: Oh, come on, give it up, Jesse. You know what Hayward's up to. It's my son, for God's sake! Let me out of here! Give me my son!
Jesse: You know I can't do that.
J.R.: It's not that you can't. It's because you won't. You know, I think I'm owed a phone call.
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David: So the custody hearing is on Friday, all right? Which means we're going to have to testify, both of us. And we're also going to have to sit there while J.R. tries to tear us apart during his time on the stand. Now, I'll understand if you're not up for this. If you're not strong enough yet --
Krystal: No, no. I have to fight for Babe's son.
David: Good. She's going back down to Radiology for a follow-up MRI.
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[Kendall remembers]
Zach: I do love you. I told you that in your apartment, and I told you that on the island. And from where I'm standing right now, it looks like I'm going to love you until the day I die.
Ryan: You're the woman that I love. Kendall, believe in me, in us. If you can do that, there's going to be no stopping us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Corrina: Hi, Zach.
Zach: Hey. Emma, what are you doing getting so big?
Emma: Uncle Zach!
Zach: Hi! Oh, my goodness, what are you doing here? Why are you not in school today?
Corrina: She's playing hooky with her daddy.
Zach: Where is Ryan?
Corrina: He had to run an errand. He should be back soon. You're welcome to wait.
Zach: Ok. Hey, what are you drawing?
Emma: A butterfly that Daddy wants called ""Greenlee.""
Zach: I bet you miss her, huh?
Emma: He is sad.
Zach: And that's why you're drawing something, to make him feel better? That's very nice. I like that picture.
[Ryan walks in]
Emma: I made you something.
Ryan: You did? Goodness, let me see -- I love it. It's beautiful. That is extremely beautiful. I've got something for you, too. Look inside the box.
Emma: Mittens! Mittens is back from heaven. Does that mean Greenlee will come back, too?
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Angie: Hi, baby.
Jesse: Hey, what's going on?
Angie: Listen, I had a run-in earlier with David. And he told me to send you a message not to get in his way.
Jesse: He's an idiot. Don't worry about that man, ok? I can handle it. He don't scare me.
Angie: No, but maybe he should. Because he's -- he's not going to stop, not until he gets Little A. You know, sweetheart, that little boy -- that poor little thing -- I mean, he has lost his mother. Now he's being torn from his family, put in a foster home. This is all David's fault.
Jesse: With a little help from those dysfunctional Chandlers.
Angie: Who knows what kind of family that little boy is going to end up with?
Jesse: Don't you worry about it. I've found the little kid a perfect place to stay.
Angie: Where?
Jesse: With us.
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J.R.: Hey, Dad. How are you feeling? I -- yeah, I went to the safe house. I got Little A. That's why I'm calling. No, we were on our way to the airport. I got pulled over. Dad, listen -- listen to me. Listen to me. I'm in jail. They took Little A into custody. Dad -- Dad, will you please just calm down? Dad? Dad, are you all right? Dad, answer me.
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David: Hey, what's going on?
Jay: It's all set. The judge has agreed to meet with you tonight.
David: Excellent. Well done.
Jay: What about Krystal? Is she going to be up for it?
David: Don't worry about Krystal. We're going to be the picture-perfect family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Waves crash as Opal holds Greenlee's ashes]
Jack: You know, it was right here -- right here in this place where Greenlee and I finally connected as father and daughter. To say she was reluctant is a bit of an understatement.
Jack's voice: You know, this tough-girl act of yours, it's not working for you. At least it's not working on me.
Greenlee: How can I make you understand that I don't give a damn what you think? You're nothing to me.
Jack: No, actually, I'm your father, whether you like it or not, whether I like it or not. You can be as big a pain in the butt as you want to be about it, but you're not going to chase me away. So you might as well get used to it.
Greenlee: Want to bet? Ow!
Jack: You know what, that's it. You're coming with me. Come on.
Greenlee: Let go of me. Let go.
Jack: My dear, sweet, brave, beautiful girl. I fell in love with you that day. I just hope you can find peace now.
[Jack opens the urn and scatters the ashes]
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Erica's voice: Once you put the boys to bed and you are sitting here alone, you know very well you're going to pick up the phone. The question is, who are you going to call?
[Kendall picks up the phone]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Yeah, I know. He looks like Mittens, right? But he's not Mittens. This is a brand new guy. Mittens is still in heaven, and so is Greenlee, and that's where they both have to stay.
Emma: Why?
Ryan: Well, I think it's because Greenlee is an angel now, and she needed a little friend, and I thought you needed a friend, too, so I stopped by the shelter, and I got you this little guy.
Corrina: Who's this?
Ryan: You've got to check it out. A new little kitty-cat. Hey, you know what, I bumped into Alanna and her mom in the elevator, and she was freaking out over the kitty-cat. Why don't the three of you go down and play a little bit? Hang out? Does that sound good? Ok, be careful. Ok, sweets. All right. Let me get that for you. Ok, have fun. What the hell are you doing in my house?
Zach: I heard you want to deal with this man to man. I'm here. Let's do this. Right here, right now.","At the hospital, Angie examines Krystal's eyes and questions her about if she has any symptoms of head trauma. Tad comes in and interrupts Angie and Krystal. At the police station David demands to know from Jesse where Little A is. Jesse lets him know that Little A is in foster care. Colby is handcuffed to a chair in the interrogation room with J.R. J.R. lets Colby know that Adam had collapsed and was in the hospital. Colby wants to go to him, but J.R. tells her that that isn't' such a good idea. Zach is at home with the children when Erica comes to visit. Kendall wakes up beside Ryan. Ryan tells Kendall that this cannot happen again as he gets up out of bed. Cleaning up the mess, Ryan looks at a pic of Greenlee. Ryan orders Kendall to go. Zach lets Erica know that he and Kendall are getting a divorce. Jesse grabs David and pushes him up against the wall and orders him out. Ryan receives a call from Jack concerning Greenlee. Erica tries to convince Zach that Kendall loves him, but Zach doesn't believe her. Zach starts to leave the house, but runs into Kendall. Colby is released from custody.",summ_screen
"Erica: Where's my daughter?
Ethan: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Even if she were here, I wouldn't let you see her right now, not until we've settled this.
Erica: Oh, you have me confused with someone you can boss around -- my daughter, perhaps.
Ethan: Ok, listen, stop calling me a liar. Stop spreading that lie that Zach Slater is innocent and stop breaking your daughter's heart.
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Greenlee: You do not get to declare war and then strut off like that's it, battle's over. I'm the injured party here.
Kendall: Injured? You will be annihilated.
Greenlee: For caring enough to try to save you from that lying, predatory Brit? I don't even have to fight back. Ethan will wipe you out all on his own.
Kendall: Ok, when you realize that you were wrong about him --
Simone: Yo, guys, I picked up Dani on the way.
Greenlee: No, that'll never happen.
Kendall: No, you will. You will come crawling back on your hands and knees and beg for my forgiveness. But instead, I'll just knock you right back down on your bloody knees, then walk right over you.
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Aidan: I'm going to get a drink before the flight. You want one? Want a drink before the flight?
Tad: No.
Aidan: Ryan?
Ryan: No. Where is my sister and why is she not answering the phone?
Tad: Take it easy. You said she moves around a lot. It's not like you've been in touch with her. Ryan?
Ryan: Hey. Remember me?
Man: You're one of the Lavery boys. How are you?
Ryan: How am I? I'm in hell, thanks to you.
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Jack: Of course, I tried to get Lily to look at the pictures of Braden Lavery, but she wouldn't. Yes, Derek, I'll try again, but I'm not going to push her, and you know why. We'll talk later, all right?
Reggie: Hey, man, is life really as bad as you look?
Jack: Well, it's been better. Look, I need some help. I need some help with Lily.
Reggie: Oh, that's cool. I mean, what's my mission?
Jack: It has to do with Zach Slater's case.
Reggie: Do I look surprised? Where's she at?
Jack: She went upstairs to Greenlee's to grab something. She'll be back shortly.
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Jonathan: Please, you've got to tell me, Braden. Tell me, what did you do to Ryan?
[Keys clatter]
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Erica: I'll stop calling you a liar when you stop lying. What you want doesn't interest me.
Ethan: What about Kendall? What about what she wants, hmm?
Erica: You? You think she wants you?
Ethan: She's not a child.
Erica: No, she's not. She's a grown woman very anxious to make up for all the failed relationships in her life. And so she has created this romantic fantasy, starring you.
Ethan: I love Kendall very much.
Erica: Well, that is your misfortune. Because eventually, I will make her see you for what you really are.
Ethan: No, my father is the liar and the manipulator here.
Erica: Kendall's not here, Ethan. You can drop the act.
Ethan: How did Zach get to you? How did he convince you, of all people? My father is a murderer, Erica!
Erica: Ethan, I hated my father. He betrayed me in ways that you can't even begin to imagine. And so I do understand your desire to make him suffer. But not this way. This is wrong.
Ethan: The only person who's going to get hurt here is Kendall, because she loves me.
Erica: When it is exposed that you have been lying about Zach, when the world understands that you have perjured yourself, her feelings will change for you. Believe me, they will change drastically.
Ethan: You're wrong about me.
Erica: No, I'm not. Ethan, even if the world never learns about this vicious lie you've told about your father, you know it, and you have to live with it.
Ethan: Come on, my father deserves to rot in prison for what he's done.
Erica: Maybe he does. Maybe he does deserve to rot in prison, but not for this. Not for killing Edmund. And if you play God, it's going to eat away at your conscience.
Ethan: You even think I have one?
Erica: I'm not sure. Maybe not where Zach is concerned. But the real killer is still out there somewhere, thanks to you. Lily is incredibly vulnerable. If anyone else dies, that blood is on your hands, no one else's.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jonathan: You got to get out of here now.
Lily: I have to get the Fusion projections.
Jonathan: Go home, now! Go!
Braden: Think you can run out on me?
Jonathan: I didn't. I'm still here.
Braden: I'm not through with you.
Jonathan: I had to see who it was.
Braden: So who was it?
Jonathan: Nobody important.
Braden: You don't walk out on me for some nobody.
Jonathan: I didn't walk -- I'm sorry.
Braden: Got that right.
Jonathan: Why won't you tell me about Ryan? He's -- he's not dead, is he?
Braden: Hmm. He's still playing the game. I won't end it till he realizes what he did, every slimy thing, to all of us.
Jonathan: He didn't mean to hurt you, Braden, or me.
Braden: Yeah, Ryan's got the cushy life. Why? What'd he do to deserve it? He flushes Cambias away, and he's still got it all. Anything he wants, his rich wife buys it for him. How is that right, huh? It's not right!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Simone, will you have Kendall weigh in on her favorite shots?
Simone: Kendall, could you please tell us which ones you prefer?
Kendall: Of course.
Simone: Ok, good.
Kendall: Dani?
Danielle: I'm still here.
Kendall: Please inform Greenlee that her copy is lackluster and, in a word, inadequate?
Danielle: Uh-uh. If I wanted my head handed to me, I'd just call my dad and confess this top really wasn't half off.
Simone: You know, guys, can we just quit this madness? You both set this dang deadline. Let's just extend it already.
Greenlee: If we don't keep up this momentum, the Shake It Shimmer body fragrance is going to stop shaking off the shelves.
Kendall: You know, I think an extension makes perfect sense.
Greenlee: If it's too much for the rest of you, take off, quit. I'll do it myself.
Kendall: Um -- Dani, please tell Greenlee I never quit, on work or relationships.
Danielle: Kendall doesn't give up on work or relationships.
Greenlee: Simone, please inform Kendall that intelligent people know when to cut their losses. Like when the guy they're clinging to is a piece of lying dirt.
Simone: Kendall, sometimes it's better to quit when you're hooked up with a guy who's a lying piece -- Ethan's a lying piece of dirt?
Greenlee: And I'm being generous.
Kendall: Ladies, for the record, Greenlee is the poster pig for lying dirt.
Danielle: Not to surrender my Switzerland-like neutrality here, but what type of lie are we talking about?
Simone: Yeah, what did Ethan say? Is this about Zach Slater? The murder thing?
Greenlee: Ethan's lie about Zach was just the warm-up. The mega-whopper? He actually told Kendall he loves her.
Kendall: All right. Why don't we take it out on the roof, Greenlee? I'll bust out with your little trapeze and give you a little do-over. And this time, I'd just love to see you fly.
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Jack: So as you can imagine, the DA's pretty steamed about his case against Zach Slater going south.
Reggie: Oh, so he still wants to nail Slater?
Jack: Well, sure he does. I mean, the murder of Edmund Grey, that's a high- profile case.
Reggie: Yeah, but Lily pretty much said the dude's innocent.
Jack: Yeah, well, ""pretty much"" doesn't hold much water with the judge and a jury.
Reggie: She did the best she could. She said Zach didn't do it.
Jack: Yeah, but she didn't say who did do it, and that's what we need -- a positive ID. Although I got to tell you, everything Derek has points right to Ryan's brother Braden.
Reggie: Yeah, but you need an eyewitness. Did you show those to Lily yet?
Jack: I tried, I tried, but Lily wouldn't focus.
Reggie: Well, I mean, I'll see what I can do.
Jack: Thanks.
Reggie: But if Lily drops the dime on this guy Braden, aren't we just, you know, painting a big target on her back?
Jack: Hey, sweetheart. Did you get what you needed?
Reggie: Lily, what's wrong?
Jack: Honey, what happened?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Braden: According to the papers, this Lily Montgomery was in the stable at the time of the murder. You know her? Who is she, baby brother?
Jonathan: She's a -- she's a kid, Braden. She's a teenager. I mean, she's not a threat to you. She's a little girl. She's some kind of autistic.
Braden: So no one will believe her when she testifies?
Jonathan: If they could even get her to testify. They have Slater in jail already. Braden, you have nothing to worry about, honest. You can relax.
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Tad: Ryan? Who is this, a friend of Braden's?
Ryan: No, he's not my friend.
Mr. Hewlett: I was Braden's teacher, and Ryan's -- all the Lavery kids'.
Ryan: Good old Mr. Hewlett taught us all. Don't know why we ever listened to a word you said.
Mr. Hewlett: Ryan, I haven't seen you in -- huh -- how many years?
Ryan: Long enough that you forgot about the welts that you saw on my arm. Man, you put on a good show. I almost believed that you were concerned for me as a child.
Mr. Hewlett: It was not a show.
Ryan: Really? Well, then why didn't you do anything about it or say something? I mean, you had to know. Somebody had to know. Braden coming in beaten all the time, me every once in a while, then Jonathan gets lucky, and nobody steps in?
Mr. Hewlett: I should have done more.
Ryan: More? You did nothing. Except for stick your head in the sand.
Mr. Hewlett: That's not entirely true. I saw signs before there were any welts. Every kid gets hurt, but you and Braden -- you -- you had more than a classroom's worth of bruises. A hint of any adult making physical contact made you flinch. You hated to leave school at the end of the day.
Ryan: Well, then why didn't you do anything?
Tad: My father's a doctor. He's legally bound to report it if he discovers anything like that. Aren't teachers? I mean, if not legally, out of a sense of conscience?
Mr. Hewlett: I did report it. I shouted loud and long. Even sent a caseworker over to your place to check things out. But your father won her over. I guess someone heard and tipped him off. I am so sorry.
Ryan: So that was it? Did your best, too bad, let the kids fend for themselves?
Mr. Hewlett: I did not give up. Your father came over to my house, threatened my whole family if I said another word about how he disciplined his boys. I took the coward's way out, I know. I apologize for that.
Ryan: You should've tried harder. Someone should've tried harder.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Livia: Mr. Slater, what can I do for you?
Zach: Get me out of here.
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Kendall: You want to fly without a net again, you just let me know.
Greenlee: That, women, is what delusion looks like. Not pretty.
Simone: Can we please lose the knives?
Greenlee: I've been nothing but kind.
Kendall: Ha.
Greenlee: Be gentle with her. She's snapped.
Kendall: Ignore poor, demented Greenlee. She's kind of freaked out, because Ryan would rather baby-sit his brother than hang out with her. In fact, it's kind of pushed her over the edge. She's not really thinking straight.
Simone: You know, if this is a Mexican standoff, can I go and get margaritas?
Danielle: How about you two go back to your corners while I lock up all the sharp objects? Simone, can you get them something mellow and decaf?
Simone: Hmm. As soon as I get down to something. Did you really say that Ethan doesn't love Kendall?
Danielle: Suggest margaritas, then throw gas on the fire.
Simone: Yeah, well -- does he or doesn't he?
Greenlee: He doesn't.
Kendall: He does!
Danielle: Why do you care?
Greenlee: Stay away from him, Simone.
Kendall: Yeah, because he's not available.
Greenlee: He will be, but he's lethal.
Kendall: Don't go near my boyfriend.
Greenlee: You should just give him away. Dump him. He doesn't love you.
Danielle: Never go for a friend's castoffs -- unless we're talking designer clothes.
Simone: That is not what I was doing, honestly, ok? Even if Ethan and Kendall are on the rocks --
Greenlee: They are.
Kendall: We aren't!
Simone: Despite how good-looking he is, I am not in any way, like, going after him.
Kendall: Simone, listen to me, ok -- we're fine, we're solid, we're committed.
Greenlee: You should be.
Kendall: And we love each other very much.
Greenlee: Oh, yeah. So much so that he took your love in vain.
Danielle: Say what?
Greenlee: Ethan swore on his love for Kendall, and what he swore to was a big, horrible, vicious lie.
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Ethan: What am I supposed to do? How do you want me to prove to you that I'm not lying? Want me to take a polygraph test? That's it, would you like me take a lie-detector test, Erica?
Erica: Come on. You know as well as I do how unreliable they are. A truly demented mind can beat them.
Ethan: You actually can't accept the fact that Zach just might be guilty, can you?
Erica: I don't care if he's freed or executed. I don't care if you two call a truce or you kill each other. This is none of my concern. The only thing I'm concerned about is my daughter Kendall.
Ethan: Ok, see? So we do have something in common.
Erica: Oh, my -- you're just completely impossible.
Ethan: No, what I am -- what I am is the right man for your daughter. That's why I'm going to ask her to marry me. And I would very much like your blessing.
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Mr. Hewlett: Ryan, there's nothing I can do or say to make it up to you.
Ryan: If you ever -- I mean ever see a child act the way that my brothers or I did, you'd better pick up a damn phone and call somebody. Call the cops or -- or a hospital or a hotline or shelter. Leave an anonymous message if you have to, but you'd better keep calling until that little boy or little girl is safe and smiling again.
Mr. Hewlett: I will. To be honest, I've always been worried about your brother. Is he all right?
Ryan: You should be worried about Braden.
Mr. Hewlett: I don't mean Braden. I was talking about Jonathan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Braden: What, you want to make a toast to getting even?
Jonathan: I thought we could drink to something else. Like loyalty between brothers?
Braden: Dead and gone.
Jonathan: Doesn't have to be.
Braden: Don't start whining about Ryan again.
Jonathan: You don't have to hurt him.
Braden: Huh. I want to hurt him.
Jonathan: All he did, Braden, was make some mistakes. That's it.
Braden: What'd Dad teach us? You screw up, you got to pay. All Ryan cares about is that prissy, stuck-up wife of his.
Jonathan: It's not true. It's not. He cares about us. He does. And we have to stick together right now.
Braden: You and me maybe. Ryan's out.
Jonathan: He's our brother, Braden, and he always will be. And -- I need him, Braden. I love him.
Braden: You love him? What's up with that? He screwed you over worst of all.
Jonathan: It wasn't intentional.
Braden: Like hell. Ryan ran off. Saved his own skin and let psycho Dad take it out on you.
Jonathan: That was a long time ago!
Braden: Ryan wussed out and left you to take his punishment. He deserves anything I'm going to do to him.
Jonathan: Don't hurt Ryan to get even for me. He's been good to me, Braden, real generous. He'll be that way with you, too, if you'd give him a chance.
Braden: God, you are stupid. Ryan won't cut me a break. I got to kill him. If I don't, he'll sic the cops on me.
Jonathan: You don't know that. No, he may -- he may let you get away.
Braden: Ryan will have me locked up for the rest of my natural life. I won't die in a cage like some forgotten animal, won't let Ryan do that to me. That's why we're playing the game. I get him before he gets me.
Jonathan: There's another chance. You can leave town. Leave Pine Valley tonight. Nobody's ever going to know.
Braden: Where's the wife? Where the hell is Greenlee Smythe-Lavery?
Jonathan: I don't know.
Braden: You're lying. Never, never lie to me. Where's our sister-in-law?
Jonathan: Somewhere you can't get to her. She's -- she's not alone, ok? There's always a lot of people at Fusion.
Braden: Then call her. Tell her to come home now.
Jonathan: I won't. You can't make me.
Braden: That's the funniest thing you've said all night.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: You guys get it, don't you? If some sketchy guy swears on his love to you and what he swears to is a lie, it means he doesn't love you. He doesn't even respect you.
Simone: Yeah, well, that's one way to turn it.
Greenlee: It's the only way to turn it, and Kendall refuses to see it.
Kendall: I get it.
Greenlee: You do? Finally. We've achieved a breakthrough.
Simone: Oh, hallelujah. Then we can all be friends.
Kendall: You're playing me.
Greenlee: Back to square one.
Kendall: You think I'm going to repeat the same pattern.
Danielle: What? What pattern?
Kendall: I make the same mistakes with men over and over.
Simone: Oh, who the hell doesn't?
Kendall: Did you plan this with Erica? Try to plant doubts about Ethan to try to ruin my relationship?
Greenlee: You're so wrong.
Kendall: You know, the thing is you know that I've never, ever been able to trust a man and you think it's going to be easy to mess us up.
Greenlee: You've morphed from delusion to paranoia.
Kendall: See, I don't know if it's because I've changed or because I've finally found a man that I love and that I trust. It's not going to work, Greenlee, trust me. You want to know why? Because I will never, ever, ever give up on Ethan. Nothing could ever undermine my faith in him, because I love him and trust him completely.
Greenlee: I applaud the concept, but your choice in men --
Kendall: Greenlee, stop, stop! You cannot break us up.
Greenlee: I don't have to. Kendall, Ethan doesn't deserve your loyalty and devotion. Now, when you realize that, you're going to crash and burn. Just don't expect me to watch it happen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Well, you certainly have inherited the Cambias gall.
Ethan: My love for Kendall's very sincere.
Erica: Oh, please.
Ethan: She knows that I will be a good and faithful husband.
Erica: Hmm.
Ethan: Your daughter is the best part of my life.
Erica: Of course she is. At last you say something I can believe.
Ethan: Listen, I can give Kendall everything that she deserves, whether it be a mansion on a mountainside or a hilltop or both, whether she wants to have a manor house in England or a place on Lake Como!
Erica: What are you talking about?
Ethan: I will keep Kendall so close to my heart. I can give her everything that she wants, I can give her everything that she needs.
Erica: What she needs is honesty and love.
Ethan: Two things that you withheld from her for a very long time.
Erica: She will never get honesty from you, because if you tell her the truth, she'll hate you.
Ethan: No, I can give her exactly what she prizes most, something that you never could.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reggie: What were you upset about earlier? I know it's not about pulling your homework together.
Lily: I have to get ready for school.
Reggie: Lily, school's, like, 12 hours away.
Lily: It's 10 hours, 23 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Reggie: Excuse me. Lily, look, I have a problem.
Lily: Like a math problem?
Reggie: No, but I need you to help me solve it.
Lily: A mystery?
Reggie: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's a mystery. It's a real tough one, though. I keep going over in my head what happened at Wildwind, you know, at the barn --
Lily: I'm not on the case anymore. I think you should call Aidan.
Reggie: Lily, I know you're not trying to solve it, but I need --
Lily: I'm not partners with Aidan anymore.
Reggie: That doesn't mean you have to give up detecting altogether. Hey, where's that book I had to cover for you, ""The --"" oh, yeah.
Jack: What book is that?
Lily: ""The Killing Club,"" by Marcie Walsh.
Jack: Sweetheart, you know, I wish you wouldn't read books like that just for a little while.
Lily: It's a good book. It had a red cover, so Reggie made a cover for me, which is a little messier, but at least there's no red on it.
Reggie: See, you know, this is what I'm talking about. You could be just like this Walsh woman.
Lily: Marcie Walsh isn't a real detective.
Reggie: Well, you know, she writes about them, so she must think like one.
Lily: I guess so.
Reggie: Come on, Lily, it'd be fun. We could solve a real-life mystery. Well, let's start off by looking at some of these mug shots, you know? You see the guy in there that hit Edmund with a shovel?
Lily: He's upstairs.
Reggie: ""He""? ""He"" who?
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, the killer is upstairs?
Lily: I couldn't get the Fusion projections, because I couldn't go inside Greenlee's penthouse, because the man that hit the man that was walking out of the wheelchair was up there.
Jack: All right, now, you listen to me, you call the cops. You two stay here -- and lock the doors!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Livia: So suddenly, you want to fight the charges? What happened? I mean, is the state's hospitality suite not cutting it?
Zach: There's an eyewitness.
Livia: Your son.
Zach: Lily Montgomery. She knows I didn't do it, and she's in danger until we find the real killer.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Greenlee! Greenlee! Greenlee!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Oh, you are making me sick. Spare me!
Ethan: You think this is funny? Kendall doesn't, and I believe in her.
Erica: You barely know her.
Ethan: I know that she's not been allowed to feel worthy.
Erica: My daughter knows that I'm devoted to her.
Ethan: Mm-hmm, as long as she makes you proud and as long as she doesn't cross you or embarrass you, Erica.
Erica: My love is unconditional.
Ethan: That's a good one.
Erica: You do not want me as an enemy.
Ethan: Your love for Kendall is constantly under watch. You always seem to have her on probation. You're always judging her.
Erica: That's not true.
Ethan: When we're married, you'll cut Kendall off.
Erica: First of all, I would never cut my daughter Kendall off. Secondly -- very importantly -- she will never marry you. I would not stand by because I do respect her. There is no way that I will stand by and watch her wind up with a -- a nothing like you. Oh, I wish to God that you and your uncle and your father had never been born.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Did your brother assign anyone to Lily?
Livia: I'm not going to tell you anything. I'm certain that Derek and Jack have things under control.
Zach: Ok, well, that's not good enough. When I get out of here, I'll get my own security.
Livia: I don't know how they do things in Nevada, but you're in Pennsylvania now.
Zach: I didn't kill Edmund.
Livia: Well, it's a little more complicated than ""I didn't do it, so now where's my get-out-of-jail-free card?""
Zach: Please, just file whatever motion you have to, so they can reconsider my bail. Would you do that?
Livia: With evidence mounting against Braden, it's possible.
Zach: And Lily's testimony.
Livia: And your son's?
Zach: Ethan's a liar.
Livia: He presents very well and he's very emphatic, while Lily, on the other hand, is uncooperative and less direct.
Zach: Ok. So no one wants to listen to Lily. But Braden wants to shut her up.
Livia: I can probably get you out of here temporarily. In order to keep you out, we're going to need the real killer to show up with a signed confession in hand.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Phone rings]
Danielle: Fusion. How may I help you?
Jack: Put Greenlee on the phone, please.
Jack: Is Greenlee there?
Danielle: Yes, but --
Jack: Then put her on the phone. This is her father.
Danielle: It's your mad dad. Sorry.
Greenlee: Did you talk to Ryan?
Jack: No. No, but, boy, am I glad you're there.
Greenlee: Why? Where would I be? What's wrong?
Jack: Listen, I'm in your apartment.
Greenlee: Oh, my God, what happened?
Jack: Lily came up here to get some files -- something about Fusion's projections or something?
Greenlee: For her stock market project. And?
Jack: She found Braden there.
Greenlee: I must have left right before he showed up.
Simone: Who, who? Who showed up?
Greenlee: Braden.
Simone: Oh, my God.
Jack: Greenlee, Reggie got through to Lily. She told him that Braden killed Edmund.
Greenlee: Is Jonathan with you?
Jack: No. No, I -- I haven't seen him.
Greenlee: I left him at the apartment. He was there when I showed up.
Jack: Greenlee, the police are here now. Let me call you back, ok?
Greenlee: Be careful.
Jack: You, too.
Lt. Perry: Take a look around.
Jack: Look, I've looked all over this apartment.
Lt. Perry: You should've waited for us.
Jack: There is no sign of Braden Lavery anywhere, Lieutenant.
Lt. Perry: There's two beer glasses half finished right here. Morrison, check these for fingerprints, will you?
Jack: Look, my daughter Greenlee said that when she left this apartment, Jonathan Lavery was here. If Jonathan and Braden are together --
Lt. Perry: We'll get them. The arrest warrant for Jonathan Lavery just came through.
Jack: Finally cut through the red tape, huh? Well, gee, only a couple weeks too late! Why should he be in our custody? Let Braden get him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Go away.
Greenlee: Jack just told me --
Kendall: Yes, that Braden was at your apartment. Thank you for the update. I'm busy.
Greenlee: Lily saw him, Kendall. She told Reggie and Jack that she saw Braden kill Edmund. It wasn't Zach.
Kendall: What?
Greenlee: It proves Ethan lied. It's hard to hear, I know, but it's true. Ethan couldn't have seen Zach kill Edmund, because Zach didn't do it. I'm not gloating. I only want you to just accept it, Kendall.
Danielle: Oh! Watch it!
Simone: I was just trying to get to the files.
Greenlee: Like you don't have things to do?
Simone: We're doing it!
Danielle: I faxed a copy!
Greenlee: All you can do is just hang around, eavesdropping, butting in?
Simone: We're not butting in.
Danielle: It's kind of hard to work.
Simone: Yeah, with all the drama, excuse me.
Greenlee: Find a way to focus, because what you're turning out right now sucks.
Simone: Excuse me?
Danielle: Yeah, excuse her?
Greenlee: I am sick and tired of cleaning up after you, double- and triple- checking every little thing, answering the same question over and over.
Simone: Ok, despite your little feud with Kendall, we've actually accomplished a lot today.
Danielle: Yeah, and it's fantastic.
Greenlee: It's flat, boring. The graphics don't pop.
Simone: It's bright and vibrant!
Greenlee: And the copy? There's no ""there"" there. It's superficial, glossy.
Simone: I disagree.
Danielle: Enchantment's body fragrance is selling like crazy. America's shimmering, thanks to us.
Greenlee: Get to work and make me happy.
Simone: You know what -- I don't take orders from you, and I certainly don't make miracles. Dani, you're with me. The Shake It Shimmer campaign can sell itself. Burgers and fries on the house.
Danielle: I can get with that.
[Phone rings]
Greenlee: Hello?
Jack: It's me. They found fingerprints. Braden was definitely here with Jonathan.
Greenlee: Have you talked to Jonathan? Did he show up?
Jack: No, no. My guess is he's with Braden or --
Greenlee: Or Braden's already finished what he started and dumped Jonathan's body someplace.
Jack: Sweetheart, listen to me, I want you to stay right where you are. I'll come pick you up, ok?
Greenlee: Thanks.
Jack: And listen, there's no reason to believe that -- that Ryan isn't just fine, ok?
Greenlee: I know, I know. It's just I told Kendall that Lily IDd Braden as Edmund's killer.
Jack: How'd she take it?
Greenlee: Her lover's a vindictive liar and probably never loved her. How do you think?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: After I propose, I'll tell Kendall that she doesn't have your blessing, and she'll be very disappointed, but she won't be surprised -- and we'll live. In fact, I think we'll have a very happy life.
Erica: No, no, no, no, no. There is no way that I'm going to let you just swoop in and destroy everything we've built.
Ethan: That's up to you. But if you try and turn your daughter against me, you're right, you will lose Kendall.
Erica: Unless I pretend that you're good for her? Unless I pretend that you deserve her? I'd rather die.
Ethan: Ok, well, then I will tell her that you dropped by.
Erica: And I will make sure that you never marry my daughter.
Ethan: Knock yourself out.
Erica: I will.
Ethan: I gave you a chance to come over onto my side. Don't forget that. I was willing to let go of everything that had happened, but you refused. And you will regret it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Chocolate chips are too random.
Reggie: Yeah, but they are kind of tasty.
Lily: I like these better. What I do is I dunk them into the milk to the sixth line for exactly two seconds. This way, the cookies are still crisp, but lightly coated with milk. You submerge the cookie for longer than two seconds, it might get soggy and then you might not want to eat it.
[Pounding on door]
Kendall: Jackson! Reggie!
Lily: That's Kendall.
Reggie: All right, chill out, I'm coming.
Kendall: Please let me in! Please?
Reggie: All right, all right. Break the door down, why don't you?
Kendall: Thank you. Lily -- Lily, hi. Listen, I need some info from you.
Lily: Do you want a cookie?
Kendall: You've been telling people that Zach Slater did not kill Edmund Grey.
Reggie: All right, look, if you want to rant, back in the hall. If you want to talk, sit down.
Kendall: Did she say Zach didn't do it?
Reggie: She saw Braden kill Grey.
Kendall: Ok, listen, maybe you thought you did, but you're wrong, all right, Lily? Listen to me, you can't say that anymore. You have to stop saying that.
Lily: I'm not saying anything. I'm dunking cookies.
Kendall: No, when you do talk, you can't say that you saw Braden kill Edmund.
Reggie: All right, all right, Kendall, stop giving my sister orders.
Kendall: Reggie, it's not true. She's confused.
Reggie: All right, just chill out, ok?
Kendall: Listen, Reggie, she could not have seen Braden. If she saw anyone, it was Zach.
Reggie: All right, Ethan can lie, all right? Lily can't. Her brain doesn't work that way.
Kendall: No, but maybe she got it wrong. Maybe she made it up.
Lily: I don't make things up.
Kendall: Well, maybe not until now.
Reggie: All right, Kendall, you crossed the line.
Lily: Never. I never have.
Kendall: Admit it, Lily.
Reggie: All right, Kendall, get out of here right now.
Kendall: No, no, listen to me, just tell me that you're wrong. Lily, tell me that you're wrong.
Reggie: Kendall, stop.
Kendall: Zach killed Edmund! Tell me that you saw Zach kill Edmund!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Tell me you'll take my case.
Livia: Sure. I like life on the edge.
Zach: Good. Wouldn't have called you if I didn't think you could help me.
Livia: Just remember we have a witness who swears you did it, and that's going to cause us both a world of trouble.
Zach: I've created Ethan. I'll deal with him.
Ethan: Hello, yes, it's Ethan Cambias. Sorry to call so late, Arthur, but you and I need to have a little chat. It's about Erica Kane.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reggie: All right, look, you rampage in here, jump all over Lily --
Kendall: Reggie, this is serious.
Reggie: You think it's serious?
Kendall: She can't say she saw the wrong man.
Lily: He was wrong to hit Edmund with a shovel, but he did.
Kendall: Zach killed Edmund.
Lily: Zach wasn't the man with the shovel.
Reggie: See, you heard her, now you have to live with it.
Kendall: Lily -- all right, I'll keep my voice down. I'll stay calm.
Reggie: Far enough.
Kendall: Lily, I'm sorry I upset you. Can you remember that night, back when you were in the stables?
Lily: You're scared, aren't you? Do you have a disorder like I do?
Kendall: No, no, I don't.
Erica: Kendall? What are you doing?
Kendall: I need the truth.
Reggie: She's going on and on about how Zach had to do it, because Ethan said he did.
Jack: Sweetheart, are you all right?
Lily: Do you want a cookie?
Erica: Kendall, you won't get the truth by repeating the same old lies.
Lily: I don't know how to lie. Is it important that I learn?
Jack: No, no, sweetheart, it is not.
Reggie: You know, just give it up, Kendall. Lily told you what she saw.
Kendall: You all treat Lily like she's some kind of a sacred oracle!
Jack: All right, that's enough.
Kendall: Like there's just no way that she could ever, ever be wrong!
Erica: Kendall! You just don't want to believe the worst about Ethan, so it has to be a lie.
Jack: Look, I wish to hell that Lily didn't see anything, but she did. And thanks to Ethan, the killer is still out on the loose.
Erica: Braden was here a short time ago.
Jack: And that means Ryan, Greenlee, and Lily are in danger!
Kendall: Well, aren't they lucky they have a nice, close-knit family that actually gives a damn, someone that actually cares! I don't need any of you anymore.
Jack: Kendall, please, don't -- don't do this, please.
Kendall: Me? Me? I'm not going to let your screwed-up delusions ruin my life again.
Erica: Kendall, the only one who is screwed up is your boyfriend, Ethan. He just threatened to ruin me!
Kendall: Good. With any luck, maybe I can help him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Ryan? Our flight's boarding, man.
Ryan: Just give me a minute. So you taught Jonathan after I left?
[Mr. Hewlett sighs]
Mr. Hewlett: It always seemed to me that Jonathan took it the hardest. Is he ok?
Ryan: Well, none of us got out without any scars.
Mr. Hewlett: Again, I am so sorry. He was such a sweet kid.
Tad: You all right?
Ryan: Yeah, I'm fine. Let's go.
Aidan: I like the way you dealt with him. It was good.
Ryan: Really? Because I wanted to give that pathetic excuse of a role model just the littlest taste of what my dad gave my brothers and me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Hey, Ryan, I guess you don't get coverage where you are, so by the time you get this, I'll be missing you even more. Which is way, way more than any average person could ever believe. So come back to me ASAP. Or even better, BTWITA. ""Be there when I turn around."" No such luck. I love you. Did I say that? I think it all the time. I say it a thousand times a day.
[Phone beeps]
Greenlee: I love you so much.
[NEXT_ON]
David: We have to finalize it. They have to be warned.
Jack: Jonathan Lavery was just here. He's on his way to meet Braden right now.
Ethan: I hate my father enough to do whatever it takes to destroy him.
Kendall: Define ""whatever it takes.""
Erica: Ethan is lying, and I'm going to prove it.","Everybody except Kendall believes that Ethan lied and falsely accused Zach of murdering Edmund and that Braden really did it. Greenlee tries and fails to get through to Kendall. Braden comes to visit Jonathan and tells him he needs to get Greenlee to meet them. Jonathan refuses. Braden also instructs Jonathan to help him kill Ryan. Jonathan urges Braden to see that Ryan loves them and they cannot make him the enemy nor threaten him. Ryan is with Aiden and Tad at the airport and runs into an old teacher who failed to intervene when he knew that the three Lavery boys were abused by their father as children. Knowing that Lily saw Edmund get murdered and now says she knows it was not Zach who killed him, Kendall urges Lily to believe she either lied or got her story incorrect. But Jack, Erica and Reggie urge Kendall to see the truth. They also urge her to know that by falsely accusing Zach of murder while the real killer is still out there, many people are still in danger.",summ_screen
"Aidan: Annie.
Annie: I'm so glad you're here. I've been remembering more things. Aidan, Tori's been helping me to remember.
Aidan: Where did Tori go?
Annie: She's right here. Now you finally get to meet each other. I'm so glad. Tori's been helping me. I really don't know how I'm going to thank her.
Aidan: Annie, there's no one here.
Annie: Don't do that. Don't do that. She's right over -- she was just right --
Aidan: Annie.
Annie: That's so strange. I swear, she was just here. I --
Aidan: Annie, Tori wasn't here, because Tori doesn't exist.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: My God. Adam. You're supposed to be in the hospital. What are you doing here?
[Adam kisses Erica]
Erica: Adam. Ok, well, you mean it. What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in the hospital. Why aren't you in the hospital?
Adam: I missed you, too.
Erica: Look, it's not safe for you to be here.
Adam: Why? Who would know?
Erica: The police are looking for you. You have to go back.
Adam: The police. What have you told them?
Erica: I haven't told them anything.
Adam: What about my family?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Officer: The car was wrapped around a tree.
Colby: Oh, oh, my God.
J.R.: Was my father inside?
Officer: No, sir, it was abandoned.
Colby: He must have crashed the car. He has to be out there somewhere. We have to go look for him.
Tad: No, no, take it easy. We don't know who was driving the car.
J.R.: Yeah, it could be a bunch of kids just joyriding, for all we know.
Tad: Where exactly was the car found?
Officer: Uh, Park Road, near Rivermont.
[Phone buzzing]
J.R.: Dad? Oh, thank God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: We made the right decision.
Ryan: Hmm.
Kendall: He'll come home. I'll be right back.
Ryan: Hey.
Kendall: Hi.
Ryan: Any word on Ian?
Kendall: Um, he just went in a minute ago.
Ryan: Right.
Kendall: I'm glad you came.
Ryan: Um, Spike made this for Ian, and he and Emma said I had to get it here right away.
[Reese walks in]
Kendall: What the hell are you doing here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Zach exhales]
Zach: Oh, Myrtle. Where the hell are you? You see what's going on down here, right? Ian's having a rough time, and he's, um -- well, you know what that boy means to me, and if anything happens to him, if -- so I got a favor to ask you. If you are up there, and you're sitting next to the man in charge, just talk some sense into him. Would you please? The way you used to do with me. Because this isn't fair. This boy has fought so hard just to see his first birthday. He keeps fighting, and, you know, after a while he just -- he's earned a longer life than this, you know? He just deserves a longer life, more than most people I know, more than -- more than me, for sure, so -- if you just have one more carny trick to pull out of your sleeve, this would be the time to do it. All right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: I was here for an eye exam, and I heard about Ian, and I wanted to see how he was doing.
Kendall: Who, Ian or Zach?
Reese: I wanted to see how Ian was.
Kendall: He's in surgery. Ryan, maybe you should go home, and I can call you later.
Reese: Look, Kendall, if there's anything I can do, I just --
Kendall: Would you stop -- stop it, stop, ok? Please stop. I know what you're doing. You're trying to score points with Bianca, acting all concerned about her nephew. Well, you know what? I already talked to her, and she doesn't give a damn about what you do anymore.
Ryan: Kendall?
Kendall: What? What? Are you buying her act?
Ryan: No, I just don't know if this is the time --
Reese: It's not an act, ok? I grew very fond and very close to Ian while I was taking care of him for all those months.
Kendall: The only person you ever cared for is yourself, and the only reason why you ever looked after Ian in the first place was because you were trying to get into Zach's pants. That's why.
Zach: Hey, that's enough.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[David exhales]
David: Hey.
Krystal: Shouldn't you be scrubbing up for surgery?
[David exhales]
David: Yeah.
Krystal: Don't be down on yourself. We both know you can do this.
David: I was fine until I saw the surgical instruments. They make special ones to operate on children this age, much smaller than the ones I usually use. Those little retractors, they just brought me right back to Leora.
Krystal: This is a different day. Today a child is going to live because you have a gift, and you're the strongest man I know.
David: Huh, strong. I don't think that's a word most of the people in this town would use to describe me.
Krystal: Well, you know what? Then they're idiots. And they don't know you like I do.
David: There's this little ritual I do before I operate. I've never told anyone this. I take two fingers, put them on my wrist, and I feel my pulse for at least a minute. It helps me to remember just the power that I'm about to go face-to-face with in there.
Krystal: I'll do it with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Dad, are you ok? Were you driving in your -- listen, Dad, you have to tell us where you are. Dad? Dad. He must have hung up.
Officer: Did he tell you where he was?
J.R.: No.
Officer: Well, let me see your phone. Maybe he left a number.
J.R.: Excuse me, do you have a warrant?
Officer: Hey, is that the way you want to play it?
J.R.: I want my father to turn himself in. I don't need a bunch of armed men with itchy trigger fingers coming after him.
Officer: Yeah, yeah, then I suggest you talk some sense into him. Come on, let's go.
Colby: How is he? How did he sound?
Tad: There was no phone call, was there?
J.R.: No.
Tad: Hmm.
J.R.: I just wanted to throw them off the scent.
Colby: So we don't know where he is or if he's ok?
J.R.: No.
Tad: Actually, we have a pretty good idea where he is.
J.R.: What do you mean?
Tad: Well, the car was found at the corner of Park and Rivermont. That's only a couple of blocks away from the casino. And who do we know that lives there?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: I told J.R. exactly what we agreed I should tell him, the truth. That you were admitted to a hospital under Stuart's name after some unexplained collapse.
Adam: And that's all you told him?
Erica: Yes, because that's all I know. Why? Is there something else, Adam? Is there something wrong? I mean, did the doctors find something?
Adam: How is Little Adam?
Erica: Little Adam is in foster care. I have been assured that he's in really good hands, and, um -- awaiting what the courts say to do next.
Adam: Oh, my God. How could I have let this happen?
Erica: Well, look, at the moment I'm much more concerned with his grandfather, ok? Are you still taking your medication?
Adam: Oh, yes, of course.
Erica: Adam, there are things you're not telling me, and I wish you would. Please, please. You can trust me.
Adam: After all the battles we've fought, who would've thought that you'd end up being the only one I could turn to?
Erica: Maybe because of all the battles we've fought. So tell me. What's going on with you? What -- what did the doctors find?
Adam: Nothing. Nothing. That's why I had to leave. I got tired of being stuck with all those needles.
Erica: They didn't find anything at all, Adam?
Adam: No, nothing.
Erica: Well, then, you're fine.
Adam: Well, not exactly. There is something going on with me, something -- it's not right at all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: Of course, Tori exists.
Aidan: Except no one apart from you has ever seen her.
Annie: I've spoken to her, for hours and hours.
Aidan: Yeah, exactly, because you were lonely, and you needed a friend, so you created her.
Annie: No.
Aidan: Right? She was someone you could speak to, right? Someone that would help you remember.
Annie: I didn't just imagine her, Aidan.
Aidan: Annie, it's ok, all right? And I understand. Tori was a way for you to unlock whatever it is your mind is hiding.
Annie: No, this is ridiculous. Tori's real, ok? She's real, and Tori's my friend!
Aidan: Annie, Annie, calm down.
Annie: I'm not going to calm down! Tori's a real person! You think, what, I made her up in my head, and she's a fiction of my imagination?
Aidan: Annie, just calm down. You got to --
Annie: Just go away! Get out of my room! This is none of your business! Get out of my room! Get out of my room! Tori? Tori! Tori, show them you're real! Tori! Get out!
Aidan: Where is she? Is she all right?
Dr. Burke: She's been mildly sedated. My staff is keeping her under observation. Want to tell me what happened?
Aidan: I'm not sure.
Dr. Burke: Mr. Devane, you've been given extraordinary leeway in visiting with Annie, and I was against it at first, but there's been remarkable progress made with your presence and support, but I need to know everything that she said to you, and everything that you've said to her that might have sparked this reaction.
Aidan: Because you need to report everything to the D.A., right?
Dr. Burke: Yes.
Aidan: I wish I could help you. I really do. We were just talking about how Annie was feeling today, and then, suddenly, she just got upset.
Dr. Burke: Who's Tori?
Aidan: Excuse me?
Dr. Burke: You must have heard Annie screaming that name. So who is this Tori, and why does she have Annie so upset?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Colby: What do you want?
Krystal: I came by to see J.R. Are you all right?
Colby: Uh, he went out. I don't know where, and I'm fine.
Krystal: Wait a minute, Colby. Honey, I've never seen you like this. What's wrong? Is there anything I can do to help?
Colby: I think you've done enough already.
Krystal: What are you talking about?
Colby: You know. You married him.
Krystal: You're upset because of David.
Colby: He's the one who's trying to destroy my family, and he may have already gotten my dad.
Krystal: What happened to Adam?
Colby: He's missing. My dad is missing because of your husband. They found his car wrapped around a tree here in Pine Valley this morning. So I hope you're happy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Adam, I've never known you to even hint at any kind of weakness. I -- is it bad?
Adam: Bad? I don't know. I don't know whether it's bad. I just know that there's something wrong. I haven't been myself. I'm not thinking clearly these days.
Erica: Oh, well, Adam, let me tell you. There are plenty of people around here who are not thinking clearly these days, so -- I mean, maybe we should just get you back to the hospital, and -- and have the best specialists in the field have a look at you and just figure this out.
Adam: What makes you think I want to know? Chandler Enterprises is hanging on by its fingernails. The last thing I need is to tell the public there's something wrong with my health. Publicity like that will kill my company for good.
Erica: Well, Adam, your health is a lot more important than your business.
Adam: Thanks for the fortune cookie, but you're wrong. I have my family to think of, my legacy.
Erica: Adam, look, if you need medical help -- I mean -- look, you are so frustrating! If you had no intention of taking any help whatsoever, why in the world did you even come back here?
Adam: Hey, Hayward is looking for blood. If he gets a hint that there's something wrong with my health, he'll use it to prove I'm incompetent, that I can't take care of my own grandson.
Erica: Well, of course, you can. I mean, that's just ridiculous.
Adam: Look at this. See it? Right here. I did this by running into a tree with my car. I don't have any memory of it. I just woke up, and there it was. Erica, you are the only person that I can turn to now. J.R. has his own problems. I need -- you're the only person I can trust. I need you, Erica. I need you. Will you help me?
Erica: What do you want me to do?
Adam: Right now? Just, you know, give me some cover. Let me stay here for a while?
Erica: You know something, let's talk about this some more, but right now, I really have to go to the hospital. Little Ian is about to have some heart surgery, and I -- I --
Adam: My God, why didn't you tell me? No, you go on. Go, go, go.
Erica: Adam, are you sure that you're going to be here? You'll be all right here by yourself?
Adam: Yes, of course, I am. I'm fine.
Erica: All right.
Adam: Well.
J.R.: What are you doing here?
Adam: I don't suppose I can convince you two to turn around and pretend you never saw me.
J.R.: Hmm, no.
Tad: Adam, are you ok?
Adam: Why don't you go and make sure little Ian pulls through? Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.
J.R.: Do you have any idea what you've been putting us all through, thinking that you were in danger while you're here shacking it up with Erica?
Adam: You don't have any idea of what's going on here.
J.R.: Do you know how upset Colby is? Yeah, the cops, they swung by the house, told us about the car that you wrapped around a tree. Colby's a wreck. How's that make you feel, Dad?
Tad: I'm sure your father has a good excuse. So what is it? What the hell's going on?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Is there a person named Tori here?
Dr. Burke: No. Annie must have said something to you about this Tori person before she lost control.
Aidan: Yeah, actually, I have heard that name.
Dr. Burke: In what context? You know who she is?
Annie: I murdered somebody. I know it.
Aidan: No, maybe just someone Annie used to work with. I'm sure it doesn't mean anything. What do you think it might mean?
Dr. Burke: Could be anything. We'll just have to see where Annie heads from here.
Aidan: Do you think this is a serious setback? I mean, you said that she was doing so well.
Dr. Burke: Sometimes these outbursts come just as a patient's making a breakthrough. Then again, it could be a signal of regression. Regardless, we're going to have to keep a closer eye on her.
Aidan: Good.
Dr. Burke: This may be nothing, but if Annie mentions this Tori again when you two are alone, you need to make sure I hear about it.
Aidan: Because you need to keep the D.A. in the loop. I understand.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: This isn't helping Ian, and that's why we're all here, right, to help Ian?
Kendall: Ryan came by to drop this off.
Ryan: You know, Spike made it for Ian, and he insisted that I bring it by right away, so --
Reese: Well.
Ryan: Well, what?
Reese: I don't know. Kendall took a shot at me. You want one?
Ryan: Why didn't you just seduce him and take him as far away from here as possible when you had the chance?
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Why didn't you stay in the hospital?
Adam: Because there's nothing wrong with me, and you need me right here. Little Adam in foster care? How could you let that happen?
J.R.: I tried to stop it, but you didn't help matters much by not leaving the country with him in the first place!
Tad: Both of you standing around arguing is not going to help Adam. It's not going to get the charges against you dropped.
Adam: Charges? I thought -- I thought they just wanted to question me.
Tad: Adam, you're wanted for kidnapping.
J.R.: I've already been arrested.
Adam: Kidnapping my own grandson? That's -- that's ridiculous.
J.R.: Hayward pushed it through. I told Jesse that the charges won't stick on account that you were in the hospital, and you weren't running anywhere.
Adam: Oh, you told him that.
J.R.: Mm-hmm.
Adam: Why didn't you just send out a press release to all the shareholders? There's nothing wrong with me, damn it.
Tad: Are you sure?
Adam: I don't need your diagnosis, Martin. I've had enough idiots telling me what they think.
Tad: He certainly seems ok to me. I got to go talk to Jesse, see what's going on with the case. If I can get the charges dropped, old happy pants won't have to be booked.
[Door opens and closes]
Adam: Why did you involve him?
J.R.: Because I was worried about you. I still am.
Adam: What is that?
J.R.: I was hoping you could tell me.
Adam: It's Erica. Who drew it?
J.R.: You did. But you told everybody it was your sister Lottie.
Adam: Oh, that. That thing. I was pretending to be Stuart, remember? I drew some pictures.
J.R.: Then why did you tell everyone it was your dead sister?
Adam: Well, as I said, I was pretending to be Stuart. I was making up things, thinking about our childhood again, but now, we have to go on the offensive. I am going to call in some favors from some judges, find out where they're keeping Little Adam.
J.R.: There's no need. I know where he is.
Adam: You do? Where?
J.R.: I'm not going to tell you.
Adam: Don't -- don't be an idiot. We have to know where he is, know if he's all right.
J.R.: He's fine.
Adam: How do you know?
J.R.: Because I've seen him.
Adam: Good. Good. That's good. Don't -- don't keep me out of the loop on this, J.R. That's exactly what Hayward wants. We have to be united on this.
J.R.: When it comes to taking care of Little Adam, the only person I can rely on is myself.
Adam: We both know you don't stand a chance against Hayward.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Pete: Colby! Sorry. It took forever for me to find Tad's shovel.
Colby: What are you doing with that?
Pete: I was going to help you bury the -- did you do it already?
Colby: Do what? Bury what?
Pete: David Hayward.
Colby: What are you talking about?
Pete: The other day -- the last time I saw you you were freaking out because you thought David Hayward was going to do something terrible to your family -- remember? And then you looked like you were going to do something crazy to stop him, and I told if you need an alibi or anything, just to call, and then, I get a text, you know, to meet you in the middle of nowhere where you could hide a body.
Colby: You can lose the shovel. I didn't kill anyone. Not yet, anyway.
Pete: Thank God. So, what are we doing here?
Colby: Did you see the skid marks and the tree missing a chunk up by the road? My dad's car did that. If he was driving, and he's hurt, and he wandered off, I need to find him.
Pete: I'm flattered that you think my semi superpowers would solve this mystery, but don't you think it be better just to call the police?
Colby: J.R.'s too worried the cops will arrest Dad for these kidnapping charges. Tad and J.R. had an idea where to look, but I haven't heard from them, nobody is answering their phones, and I couldn't sit around the house waiting any longer.
Pete: Ok, ok. I've -- I've got it. The case of the missing mogul. Any clues?
Colby: Not unless my dad starting drinking coffee super action drinks.
Pete: Well, this has lipstick on it, so we can rule this out. Um, any footprints?
Colby: Not really.
[Phone rings]
Colby: Did you find him? Thank God, where is he? J.R., tell me. I have a right to know. Don't hang up on me. Don't hang up --
Pete: Well, the first part sounded positive.
Colby: J.R. thinks I'm a risk to our dad's safety. The cops could follow me to where he's hiding out.
Pete: Well, C-man's safe. Case closed.
Colby: My own brother doesn't trust me to protect my father, while you show up ready to dig a grave, no questions asked. What's wrong with this picture?
Pete: From my vantage point? Nothing at all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Because that what you wanted, isn't it? To run away with him? And it sure would have made life a lot easier for the rest of us.
Reese: Oh, ok. Well, there's a problem with that. I don't love Zach. I never have, all right? And I never stopped loving Bianca.
Ryan: Then what are you still doing here?
Reese: I heard that Ian was sick, and I wanted to check in on him.
Ryan: Hey.
Erica: Hi. Any word?
Ryan: Not -- not yet. Not yet.
Erica: Where's Kendall?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: I shouldn't have gone off on Reese like that. I guess I'm just so worried. I took it out on her.
Zach: Well, you've got to stop. You've got to stop blaming Reese for what happened between you and me. This is on us.
Kendall: I've stopped blaming other people for our marriage failing. I can't just start pointing fingers again, because I'm scared to death. It all went so wrong. Ever since I find out about Gabrielle, I've just been pushing you away, and you went running to Reese. I went running to Ryan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Burke: Well, Annie. How are you?
Annie: I'm not sure.
Dr. Burke: I want to talk about what made you so upset earlier. I've been chatting with Aidan here about Tori. Do you want to tell me about her?
Annie: Who?
Dr. Burke: Tori? The name you were calling. Aidan doesn't think that the name is important, but I wanted to hear from you. Who's Tori?
Annie: She's no one. I don't know anybody named Tori.
Dr. Burke: All right. Well, let's get you comfortable.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Ian pulled through ok. We patched the tear in his aortic valve, and his vitals are all good.
Kendall: Oh, thank God.
Zach: So that's it. He's fixed.
David: No, no. I mean, your son just went through open-heart surgery. The strain on his heart was significant. There's also the possibility of infection. So let's just take one step at a time. He pulled through this, ok, and he's a very strong boy. The next 24 hours will be crucial.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: David, I really do know how difficult this had to be for you, and thank you.
Kendall: When can I see him?
David: Right now. He's still sleeping, but he's in recovery.
Kendall: Are you coming?
Zach: Yeah, yeah, in a minute.
Kendall: Ok.
Zach: Thank you.
David: Sure.
Zach: Uh, it's the business I'm in, so what -- what are the odds?
David: More than 50%, but let's not dwell on the odds right now, ok? Your son made it off the operating table without any complications. As far as I'm concerned, he's more than halfway up the field.
David: Hey.
Krystal: Ian?
David: So far, so good.
Krystal: He's lucky to have you. How are you?
David: Well, let's just say I'm glad it's over.
Krystal: Oh.
David: What's wrong?
Krystal: Nothing. I just have a stitch in my side. Listen, I rushed over here to see you.
David: Why? Is everything all right?
Krystal: Well, I went over to the Chandler Mansion. Colby wasn't happy to see me. They found Adam's car this morning in Pine Valley. It had been in accident and then abandoned.
David: So he's back in town.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Damn it!
Tad: You do know that's vandalism?
Jesse: Damn machine ate my dollar.
Tad: Why don't you take it downtown and beat it to death with a rubber hose? And besides, there's a trick to it, ok? You just have got to know how to negotiate with these things. Yeah, that'll teach it.
Jesse: That works. Why didn't I think of that?
David: Hubbard. Why wasn't I told Adam Chandler's car was found today?
Jesse: Maybe because you weren't on my e-mail list.
David: The man kidnapped my grandson. There's a warrant out for his arrest. I expect to be told when information like this comes up.
Jesse: A little shock here maybe, but, you know, you are not my top priority, Hayward.
David: That son of a bitch is in town. I want him arrested and thrown in jail.
Jesse: I'll drop you a note as soon as something comes up. Go away!
David: Waste.
Jesse: I can't stand that guy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: I didn't tell him anything about Tori. That is what you were trying to tell me, wasn't it?
Aidan: Yeah.
Annie: But why though? I mean, he's not like Dr. Sinclair. He wants to help me.
Aidan: Well, he has to report everything back to the D.A., and the charges against you haven't been dropped. Look, no one needs to know that you think you might have killed someone else.
Annie: Or that I am seeing people that aren't there.
Aidan: Yeah, but she's -- maybe she was somewhere, and that's why you keep -- keep seeing her.
Annie: I don't understand.
Aidan: I need you to think. Think of her, all right? Not Tori as a grown woman, like you've been seeing her, but I need you think of -- think of her as a little girl.
Annie: I -- I still don't know what you mean.
Aidan: Remember I told you I was going to do some research, right? Well, I did some digging into some newspaper files from the paper where you grew up, and around about the time of your seventh birthday, a girl went missing, and her name was Tori.
[Annie gasps as she remembers the past]
Annie: Tori was my friend, and I killed her. I killed her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: You know, my friend, the thought occurs that you can help me out and get David's goat at the same time.
Jesse: Why do I all of the sudden feel like you're about to make my life even more complicated than it already is?
Tad: It's my job. Look, these kidnapping charges, you've got to drop them. It's a joke, ok? It's ridiculous. Little Adam is safe. Adam is his grandfather. He wasn't kidnapping him, and J.R. told you about his dad being in the hospital.
Jesse: So, now you are campaigning for Adam Chandler? My brain hurts.
Tad: Off the record?
Jesse: Yeah.
Tad: Adam is back in town. I just saw him. And before you ask me, the answer is no. I'm not going to tell you where, but you and I both know that Hayward set up this whole three-ring circus in the first place. It's ridiculous. You've got to drop the charges.
Jesse: Now, you know better than that. It's not that easy for me. The d -- Tad?
Tad: No, but I know -- what I know is the Jesse Hubbard that I know could get it done if he wanted to, and it's the right thing to do. And Hayward's a bonus. Look at it this way. We get to sit back, eat snacks, watch him bounce off the wall, acting like Rumpelstiltskin. You know you want it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Krystal sighs]
David: Hey.
Krystal: Hey. What did you find out? Did they find Adam?
David: Not that I know of, but if Adam is back in town, he can't stay hidden forever.
Krystal: Do you think he was hurt?
David: With any luck, he stumbled into the woods somewhere and keeled over from a heart attack.
Krystal: Come on, you don't mean that.
David: The hell I don't. With Adam out of the picture, it will certainly make our lives a lot easier. J.R. would fold over like a cheap $20 suit, and it would leave us as the only choice that judge could make.
Krystal: Let's not talk like that, ok? Come on.
David: All right. It's been a rough day. Let's go home. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: I came back to help. Why are you so angry?
J.R.: Well, why didn't you tell me how bad the company had gotten? It completely caught me off guard.
Adam: I thought maybe I could pull it off myself. How bad is it?
J.R.: It's pretty bad. Barry and I have gone over all the assets. We've dumped the losers, been able to keep the company afloat, but just barely.
Adam: Right. I'm glad you took action. But I'm back now. I'll dive in first thing in the morning.
J.R.: Are you well enough?
Adam: I've told you there's nothing wrong with me. Nothing. We need to pull together to keep the family business afloat and drive Hayward into the dirt.
J.R.: But what about our interest in Fusion? I mean, it's the only drag that's left on our books.
Adam: We'll keep Fusion alive for now.
J.R.: I had a feeling you'd say that.
Adam: Hmm. Ah, how's Ian?
Adam: Oh, wonderful.
Erica: Yes.
Adam: Wonderful news.
J.R.: Yeah, well, I've got work to do. I assume that you're going to be staying here?
Adam: We'll see.
Erica: Ok. Well, I overheard you talking about Fusion. So, you still believe in me as a business woman.
Adam: I believe in you as all sorts of woman. What about me? Do you have faith in me?
Erica: Unfortunately, yes, I do.
Adam: Why unfortunately?
Erica: Because I'm afraid that it's going to be my downfall some day.
Adam: No man could ever bring you down, Erica.
Erica: Right. Of course, not. So I fully expect you to fall on your sword if the time ever comes.
Adam: Ah. I look forward to the privilege.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Look, I really do care about Ian, and what's happened to him is terrible.
Ryan: I'm not going to text Bianca and let her know that you're sitting vigil, if that's what you're waiting for me to do.
Reese: Wow. And to think that we almost shared our wedding day with you.
Ryan: I know. What a farce that would have been.
Reese: Really? Is that what you think? Because it wasn't a farce to me. I meant, every vow that I took.
Ryan: Whatever you say.
Reese: Wow. You know, um, Ryan, what if Bianca forgives me? Because it's possible. Do you know what that would mean? It would mean that she could forgive what I did and get over it, but you couldn't. Why don't you just go home? Because from what it looks like to me, Kendall's not coming back.
Ryan: Wow. You could be a real bitch, you know that?
Reese: Just calling it as I see it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Kendall takes Zach's hand as they watch over their little boy in recovery]","At the Chandler mansion, two police officers let J.R., Tad and Colby know that they had found Adam's car wrapped around a tree, but hadn't found Adam. At Oak Haven, Aidan visits Annie. Annie is happy that Aidan will finally be able to meet Tori, but when she looks toward Tori's chair, Annie finds Tori gone. Aidan lets Annie know that Tori doesn't exist. At the Yacht Club, Erica finds Adam in her hotel room. Adam pulls her toward him and kisses her. Erica pulls away from him. J.R. gets a call, which he pretends is from Adam to throw the police off of Adam's trail. When the police demand to know if it was Adam, J.R. closes the lid on the cell phone. At the hospital, Zach tells Kendall that she had made the right decision in letting Ian have the operation. She turns around and sees Ryan. In the waiting room, Ryan gives Kendall a pic that Spike had drawn for Ian. Reese walks into the waiting room where Kendall and Ryan are. Kendall demands to know why Reese is here. David has second thoughts about doing the surgery. Krystal tells him to stop doubting himself. Erica lets Adam know that Little A is in foster care which Adam doesn't' take too kindly to. Adam reveals to Erica that something is wrong with him. Erica tells Adam about Ian's surgery. Adam has opened the door for Erica to leave when Tad and J.R. appear in the doorway. Tad lets Adam know that he is wanted for kidnapping. Adam is extremely upset when he finds out that J.R. had been the one responsible for Little A being in foster care.",summ_screen
"Angie: Hey. You didn't have to get us a hotel room.
Jesse: Now, hold on -- this ain't just any hotel room. This is our honeymoon suite -- well, not the honeymoon suite.
[Angie chuckles]
Jesse: There's a real wedding here tonight, but it's our honeymoon suite. Come on -- legal or not, we took some vows today.
Angie: That we did.
Jesse: Yes. Close your eyes.
Angie: Oh, is there more? Oh, Jesse, I don't --
Jesse: Close your eyes!
Angie: I don't think I could take another surprise. I don't --
Jesse: You can take this, you can take this, all right? Come here, come on.
[Angie sighs]
Angie: All right. Hmm. Don't let me walk into the door frame now.
Jesse: I got you. I got your back, baby. Open them.
Angie: Oh, baby!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: And you're sure that Erica was at a Pay Right?
Zach: That's where the call came from.
Jack: Pay Right? I'm just trying to imagine Erica Kane shopping the bargain bins at Pay Right.
Zach: Yeah, that makes two of us.
[Jack sighs]
Jack: So I guess we go there and we -- we try to figure out what Erica and Carmen's next move is. She did sound ok, though, right, when you talked to her?
Zach: Yeah -- great. Said she had a plan and that everything was under control.
Jack: Oh, God, not a plan. When Erica Kane is involved, nothing is under control.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: All right, everyone. I think it's time at we all just step back and take a breath and relax.
Louisa: Hmm.
Mando: You look smokin', Sugar.
Carmen: Thank you. It was all Erica's doing.
Erica: Ok, look, I think that we've all gotten off the topic here just -- just a little bit. What are you doing?
Carmen: What? Wasn't the whole point that I --
Erica: No, you were supposed to play hard to get, not turn into some lovesick puppy.
Louisa: Enough! You two like talking so much, answer me this -- how is it that you're doing a the talking, and I'm the one holding the gun?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Who can you count on the way you know you can count on me?
Ryan: That's the point, Greenlee -- I shouldn't be counting on anybody, you or Kendall or anybody. I should be figuring this out on -- on my own, all right? Why can't you understand that?
Greenlee: I -- I can't. I know you don't remember, but we had a pretty intense conversation not too long ago. I was in a horrible place, and I had done some unforgivable things and instead of letting me punish myself forever, you let me off the hook. You even went so far as to apologize to me after everything I'd done.
Ryan: I can't take back what I did.
Greenlee: You even said you were sorry for not being ready to have kids when we were together, for not supporting me wanting to be a mom.
Ryan: I should be sorry. I should've said it a thousand times. I should still be saying it -- I am, I am so sorry.
Greenlee: No, but don't you see what that means? I knew then like I know now what a mistake you were making. I knew with all of my heart that you would be a great father and that you would love it, and you are and you do.
Ryan: So you -- you were right, Greenlee. Is that what you want to hear -- that you were right?
Greenlee: No, I want to hear that you trust me -- enough to walk away from here, enough to come back home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Why do I feel so -- so terrible, Kendall? Greenlee doesn't even love me anymore, so why is it that we still feel so guilty?
Annie: What is he talking about?
Kendall: I have no idea. He's -- he's sloshed.
Annie: Sounded pretty clear to me. What do you and Aidan feel so guilty about, Kendall? Are you seriously not going to answer my question?
Kendall: Oh, uh, I'm sorry. What?
Annie: You, Aidan, what you feel so terrible about.
Kendall: Oh, right. Aidan was just -- he was talking about when Zach and Greenlee were in the bomb shelter.
Annie: What about it?
Kendall: Just that we feel so terrible that we didn't get to them sooner. Right, Aidan? Aidan? Great. You know what? I should probably just go and take him with me. I mean, you don't want to have to deal with him first thing in the morning, all crabby and hung-over.
Annie: Why are you being so weird about this?
Kendall: I'm not being weird.
Annie: Yes, you are. You're completely avoiding the topic, and I didn't even bring it up -- he did.
Kendall: Uh -- well, Aidan, he -- he gets emotional when he drinks and, uh, you know, he starts thinking about the past. So I'm sure tonight when -- when Greenlee turned down his proposal, it had to bring up a lot of stuff. I mean, you -- you have to know obviously it was really hard for us when Zach and Greenlee were missing.
Annie: Right, but you found them. You're heroes, so what is there to feel guilty about?
Kendall: ""Guilty"" is the wrong word. Uh -- Aidan and I, we did not feel guilty. It's just -- um -- we just -- we felt bad that we, you know, had the -- the plans for the bomb shelter right under our noses. Aidan gets upset that we didn't find them sooner.
Annie: Right, but -- but you found Zach and Greenlee in time. I mean, that's all that counts now.
Kendall: Yes, but if we had gotten to them earlier, maybe Greenlee wouldn't have gotten sick and almost died. So -- there, little miss curious. You happy now, satisfied?
Annie: Not really, Kendall, because I don't believe you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Tell me something. Why -- why would Erica willingly stay with this Carmen?
Zach: I don't know -- said something about giving her a new beginning.
Jack: She said those words -- ""a new beginning""?
Zach: Yep.
Jack: What the hell is that supposed to mean -- a makeover? I mean, what else did she say?
Zach: She didn't say much, didn't stay on the phone that long.
Jack: All excited for her next move, no doubt. Oh, dear God, I hope she didn't do something stupid, get herself hurt.
Zach: Don't do that. Don't think like that -- it doesn't help anybody.
Jack: Maybe Sam Woods was right.
Zach: About what?
Jack: About me taking this case to start with. I mean, maybe I -- I -- he said I'm too close, I'm too close to do it.
Zach: And you think Erica would've listened to anybody?
Jack: Maybe there's another attorney out there, yeah, who could've convinced her not to plead guilty.
Zach: Oh, stop, stop beating yourself up. We'll go find her, and she'll do the beating up for you.
[Jack chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Have you completely forgotten why we're here, what he did to you?
Carmen: Did you really think you were going to get away with it?
Mando: With what?
Carmen: Don't sit there acting like you don't know exactly what I'm talking about.
Erica: We know you robbed the bank, Armando.
Carmen: And left me hanging out to dry. How could you do that? I thought we loved each other.
Mando: Hey, we do.
Louisa: Mando.
Mando: I'm so sorry, Sugar.
Erica: Oh, Armando, I know, I know. It could be very, very difficult, I understand completely. I mean, sometimes things just have a way of snowballing out of control.
Mando: It wasn't my idea.
Louisa: Shut up, Mando!
Erica: Mando, why don't you tell us exactly what happened?
Louisa: One more word out of you, and you're the one who's going to be needing bullets removed!
Mando: Mama!
Louisa: One word!
Erica: I think it's in everyone's best interest, especially yours, Louisa, to put that gun down.
Louisa: And how do you figure that?
Erica: We already know that Armando robbed that bank, and that makes you guilty of harboring a fugitive. I think you two are in enough trouble already, don't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angie: It's beautiful!
Jesse: Ah! You know, you're beautiful. This ain't too shabby, though, huh?
[Jesse chuckles]
[Classical music plays]
Angie: That wedding -- is it next door?
Jesse: It's across the courtyard. Is that too loud? Should we get another room?
Angie: No, no, no, no. I'm happy right here. Now, I don't know about you, but I say we get this night started!
Jesse: Oh! I hear you, baby -- come here.
[Angie and Jesse chuckle]
Angie: Ah!
Jesse: Ha-ha.
Angie: Oh -- Jesse!
Jesse: What?
Angie: What -- what is -- what's on your head?
Jesse: Oh, crap! It's chocolate, it's chocolate. It's chocolate.
[Jesse laughs]
Jesse: It's chocolate.
Angie: Well, don't get it on my nice white wedding --
Jesse: Oh, ok. You can laugh all you want, miss. You wouldn't be laughing if this was all up in your hair.
Angie: You don't have any hair.
Jesse: I got your hair. Ah!
Angie: Hey, no!
Jesse: Blah, blah, blah!
Angie: Let go! Stop! No!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Louisa: Now, let's stop talking about harboring fugitives.
Carmen: Now convince this dummy to take a hike.
Louisa: What did you just say?
Erica: She didn't say anything.
Louisa: Did you just call me ""stupid""?
Carmen: You and your wannabe thug son.
Louisa: Huh -- obviously, Mando can't be too sharp if he hooked up with trash like you.
Erica: Carmen?
Carmen: You going to let her talk to me like that? Were you always this much of a idiot?
Louisa: Hey, watch it now. That's my baby you're insulting!
Erica: Carmen, we didn't come here to fight, remember?
Carmen: No, uh-uh. She deserves what she got coming. Let's get something straight -- your puny excuse of a son used to worship the ground I strutted on.
Louisa: Hmm, yeah, until he left you high and dry!
Carmen: So you admit it.
Louisa: What, that you were a waste of Mando's time?
Mando: On, snap!
Carmen: That's it. I can't take her.
Erica: No, wait, stop, both of you. Oh, oh, stop, both of you. Ladies, you just stop it right now. Louisa, we have gotten way off track here tonight. I came here because I have something to offer you.
Carmen: What?
Erica: Carmen, it's time that we tell Mando and Louisa exactly why we're really here.
Louisa: What do you think we would ever want from you?
Erica: The opportunity of a lifetime.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Annie, my mother is missing. She is handcuffed to some crazy, gun- toting fugitive, so I apologize if my drunken, mumble decoding skills aren't up to par.
Annie: I'm -- I'm sorry about your mom.
Kendall: Thank you.
Annie: With everything going on with Ryan, I -- it -- it just completely slipped my mind.
Kendall: No, that's understandable.
Annie: It's late, and I'm exhausted. And right now, I don't really give a damn what the two of you might have to be worried about or feel guilty about. I don't really care that my husband's, like, being stalked by your best friend. Quite frankly, I don't really give a damn if Aidan and Greenlee ever end up together at all.
Kendall: Annie?
Annie: Just go, Kendall, please. And, yeah, take him with you. I'm just -- I'm done with all this drama.
Kendall: You know, it wasn't so long ago when we considered each other family.
Annie: Really? God, it feels like a lifetime ago to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Ryan, don't you see? It's happening again -- you're trying to run away to protect me from yourself and I want you to stay, because I don't need protecting -- not from you, never from you. This is like Greenlee and Ryan, take two.
Ryan: For you -- for you it is, you know, because you've been here before, this -- this you and me, you know? But for me, it -- it's like the first time I've been invited to the party.
Greenlee: But you know what happened. I told you everything.
Ryan: I know you've told me everything. I know, and I've listened to you. I've heard it and I've seen the video that Zach showed me -- I've got it all up here. You know what I mean, like I know it here but I just can't feel it here. I can't.
Greenlee: Ok, trust -- trust me to feel it for you. I can make this better.
Ryan: How?
Greenlee: Don't you think it's crazy that I came here, that I knew to come back to the place where you -- you could find answers to your childhood? I told you, Ryan -- I know you, maybe better than anyone.
Ryan: I do think it's amazing. I do, honestly, that you came here, that you knew to come here. And honestly, I'm a little comforted by that, I am, but it doesn't solve any of my problems, you know?
Greenlee: Well, what if you let me help you? I can help you, I know that I can.
Ryan: No, Greenlee, no, no, not after what I did to you in the casino.
Greenlee: Look at me.
Ryan: No -- no, Greenlee.
Greenlee: Just, please, just look at me. Oh, my God.
Ryan: Yeah. Yeah, I -- I know.
Greenlee: No. I mean, oh, my God. I'm doing it again, I'm trying to fix you.
Greenlee: No, no, no, let me rephrase it, then -- I need to fix you. Annie was right. She said that my kissing you the last time and my telling you to lie to her, all of my butting in -- that it wasn't for you, it was for me. She was dead-on.
Ryan: Ok, uh -- help me out here. I'm a little lost as -- as to how me getting my memory back helps you.
Greenlee: It makes me feel relevant, I guess -- like I'm still that person, the one that knows what's best for you? I not only wanted to fix you, Ryan -- I wanted to be the only one that could.
Ryan: Well, talk about your control issues.
Greenlee: I know, I know, right? And I did it when you didn't want to have children. I went and I got pregnant because I knew that's what you really wanted. I shouldn't be here, Ryan. I should be home with Aidan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Ahem.
Aidan: Well, well, well. Home sweet home.
Kendall: Isn't most of your stuff at Greenlee's?
Aidan: Yep -- hmm. But I'm not going to be there and wait for her to come home -- or not come home. You want a beer?
Kendall: Are you kidding me?
Aidan: What?
Kendall: You're finally speaking English again, and you think it's time to crack open a beer?
Aidan: Oh, don't be so bloody dramatic.
Kendall: Aidan, what do you remember about tonight?
Aidan: Don't be ridiculous.
Kendall: No. Come on, humor me.
Aidan: I went to the beach, I proposed to Greenlee, she rejected me. I went for a couple of drinks, uh, I went to Annie's, and now I'm here with you.
Kendall: Ok, aren't you forgetting, like, one little part? Do you even remember me stopping by Annie's?
Aidan: Sort of. Not really.
Kendall: Oh, my God. You are a piece of work, you know that?
Aidan: Oh, all right, enough.
Kendall: Do you -- I mean, leaving me to clean up your mess?
Aidan: Tone -- tone it down a little bit, will you? What's the big deal?
Kendall: The big deal? You almost told Annie that we slept together -- that's the big deal.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: I'm so sorry it's so late but I have a sitter available and I'd really like to get this over with tonight. I'm more convinced than ever this is what I need to do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: The police were here already and questioned me for hours about Ms. Kane and Ms. Morales. I don't know what more I can tell you.
Jack: Actually, what we'd be interested in seeing is whatever your security cameras caught.
Man: Well, they looked at those, too.
Zach: Sure but, you know, knowing Ms. Kane the way we do, maybe we can find something that they missed.
Man: Well, they're still out. You can help yourself.
Jack: Thanks, appreciate it.
Zach: Stop -- there they are.
Jack: What is she doing? Is she -- is she really --
Zach: I think she is.
Jack: I'll be damned. Erica actually did give her future cellmate a makeover.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Louisa: ""Opportunity of a lifetime,"" huh? Now, you got me interested.
Carmen: Yeah, me, too.
Erica: Louisa, you don't watch much television, do you?
Louisa: Besides my ""Ugly Betty,"" not really.
Erica: I didn't think so. But you did say that you recognized my name -- Erica Kane -- probably from just my modeling, or my movies, my books, my cosmetics company? Well, I also have an enormously successful TV show.
Louisa: Oh, right. You have that show ""do over"" or something?
Erica: ""New Beginnings,"" actually.
Louisa: Yeah, same difference.
Mando: Yeah, for real!
Carmen: See, Mando? I'm with her. I've got people.
Mando: Hey, how'd you get hooked up with Erica Kane?
Carmen: Well --
Erica: Actually, I sought Carmen out once I heard what happened to her.
Louisa: You know, this doesn't smell right. You got cops outside? Is this like one of those ""to catch a perp"" shows?
Erica: No.
Louisa: Then why are you here?
Erica: I'm producing a new reality show.
Louisa: And?
Erica: And I want the two of you to star in it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Classical music plays]
Jesse: Hmm, hmm, hmm.
Angie: Get it all off?
Jesse: Yeah.
Angie: Well --
Jesse: All of it.
Angie: What are you just standing there for, then? Come on over here before I -- give me this.
[Jesse chuckles]
Angie: Before I rape you.
Jesse: Ah. Ha.
[Angie laughs]
Jesse: Make a couple of vows to a girl, and she's all over you, huh?
Angie: That's right!
[Jesse chuckles]
Angie: Oh, my God!
Jesse: What?
Angie: Jesse!
Jesse: Oh --
Angie: Oh!
Jesse: Ok, all right, all right. Hold on.
Angie: Oh! Oh!
[Jesse pours water on the fire]
Angie: Oh -- oh, my God! Oh. Oh. Did you get it all?
Jesse: Oh, yeah.
Angie: Oh.
Jesse: Yeah.
Angie: Oh.
Jesse: Yeah, I got it.
Angie: God!
Jesse: Holy moly.
Angie: Uh-oh. Is that -- is that --
Jesse: We're -- we're -- whoa, whoa, wait a minute.
[Jesse chuckles]
Jesse: That's the wedding reception right there. We're ok.
Angie: Hi.
Jesse: Hello. They saw me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Right there -- what's that? Stop there for a second.
Jack: Ok, got it, got it.
Zach: She's taking something. Go closer. Can you get closer to this?
Jack: Yeah. What the hell is that?
Zach: Well, maybe a tape recorder.
Jack: It is a tape recorder.
Zach: Keep going. That's a pretty intense conversation they're having.
Jack: Yeah. Oh, did you see that?
Zach: What?
Jack: The way Erica put her hand on her heart there, like they're -- like she's talking about love or -- I know that look. I know that look right there. That's Erica flirting.
Zach: What is -- this -- she's -- why would she take a tape recorder?
Jack: Well, look, Carmen's mimicking her now, so evidently -- what? We're -- we're looking at what here, flirting lessons?
Zach: I don't know.
Jack: Well, no, no, wait. Listen, listen. Listen, first, Erica gives Carmen a makeover, right?
Zach: Uh-huh. Then they take a tape recorder for whatever --
Jack: No, just -- just hear me out here, all right? Ok. Then they're talking about love or relationships, or something like that, right?
Zach: And you think her relationship with this Ortiz fellow, is that what it is?
Jack: Exactly, flirting lessons for her boyfriend, Armando.
Zach: The one who set her up?
Jack: Yeah. And they're going to find this guy and try to get him to confess.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Louisa, it must be very, very difficult to raise a son on your own.
Louisa: Yeah.
Erica: I mean, I'm going to guess that it makes you have to make choices, difficult choices, just to put food on the table.
Louisa: What's your point?
Erica: My point is that sometimes you get to a point that you have to just do things you never thought you would do just because you think there are no other options. And that's what my reality show is about.
Louisa: That still doesn't explain this one. How'd she get out of the pen?
Erica: Well, I know people in very high places. We made a deal.
Louisa: Why?
Erica: Because I needed Carmen for two reasons. To be part of my show, and to help me find you.
Louisa: And they let her go, just like that?
Erica: No, not exactly. Carmen is going to have to remain in my custody for the duration of the production of my show. And she's going to have to do 1,000 hours of community service.
Louisa: What about us?
Mando: Yeah. Is this some sort of setup so we take over Sugar's cell?
Carmen: I wish.
Erica: You two are going to have full protection, complete anonymity -- you know, fake names -- whatever you need to feel comfortable.
Louisa: I don't know.
Erica: ""The plight of the single mother"" -- I think it's a story worth telling, Louisa. I certainly would be honored if you'd let me be the one to tell yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Holy -- my -- I can't believe that just happened. I go from hiding my face from the world for 20 years to --
Angie: To showing them everything you got.
[Jesse chuckles]
Angie: [Southern accent] The calla lilies are in bloom again.
Jesse: Oh -- go ahead, you laugh it up, laugh it up. People saw me naked -- that's weird.
Angie: [Normal voice] Oh -- well, now they know how fortunate I am.
Jesse: Ugh.
Angie: Get over here.
[Jesse chuckles]
Jesse: So, where were we before we were so nudely interrupted? Hmm? Were we --
Angie: I think it was something like this.
Jesse: Ah, like this? And like this?
Angie: Hmm, yes, it's all coming back to me again.
Jesse: And like that, and like this, and this? Oh, no! Oh!
[Loud beeping]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: I almost told Annie that we slept together?
Kendall: Yep.
[Aidan sighs]
Aidan: Well, what did I say, exactly?
Kendall: Well, right before you passed out, you -- you asked me why we felt so guilty. Because --
Aidan: Well, don't stop there. Because -- because why?
Kendall: Well, you wanted to know -- you asked me why we felt guilty, because Greenlee doesn't even love you.
Aidan: Are you serious?
Kendall: Yeah. Welcome to my world.
Aidan: I'm sorry. Well -- well, what did you say? Well, how did we get out of it?
Kendall: Well, I -- I told Annie that you and I felt guilty for not finding Zach and Greenlee sooner.
Aidan: That's pretty good, Kendall. And did she buy it?
Kendall: Not really.
Aidan: So then what happened?
Kendall: Well, then she threw us out. So, I brought you here.
Aidan: Huh. I couldn't have screwed up more royally. You know what? This morning, I should've just stayed in bed.
Kendall: Aidan, it's ok. Really. I mean, you -- you had no idea what you were saying. It's all right. Next time we go out, I'll be sure to bring a muzzle for you.
Aidan: Yeah, a muzzle. That would've been good this morning. Because that way, I wouldn't have made the colossal mistake of asking Greenlee to marry me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: I -- I don't know what I'm doing here.
Ryan: Yeah, that makes two of us.
[Ryan sighs]
Ryan: We're some pair, huh?
Greenlee: Has it helped at all, coming back to this place?
Ryan: No. I went to visit Erin's grave.
Greenlee: Oh, Ryan --
Ryan: It's when I was there that I thought that if I came to this place -- you know, if I came here, that I would find that one missing piece, you know?
Greenlee: And?
Ryan: And no missing piece. You were right.
Greenlee: Hmm. I love that. When?
Ryan: When you said you should be with Aidan. Go home, Greenlee, be happy.
Greenlee: That's where I should've stayed. But then everything happened so fast. I got your message, and I just had to find you. And now I know how bad that was. I have this incredible loyal, gorgeous man who loves me and can put up with me. Me -- can you believe it?
Ryan: Yeah, actually, I can.
Greenlee: Aidan asked me to marry him, and all I could think about was running to help you.
Ryan: Do you love him?
Greenlee: Yes.
Ryan: Then go. Go and -- and be with him, and -- and be happy, ok, Greenlee? I'll be fine. I'll be fine. One way or another, I'll figure this out.
Greenlee: How?
Ryan: I haven't figured that out yet.
Greenlee: That's very reassuring.
Ryan: Thank you. Seriously, for coming all this way. I mean, for making the trip.
Greenlee: What? What, it means I'm crazy, right?
Ryan: I don't know about that, but it means you care, a lot, and thank you. So just go -- get back to -- because I would -- I would feel horrible -- I would hate myself if this mess got in the way, you know, of your future with Aidan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Loud beeping]
Angie: Where is it coming from?
Jesse: I don't know. It's not the fire alarm.
Angie: Oh, my -- ugh! Jesse, make it stop!
Jesse: All right, well -- wait a minute. Wait a minute!
[Beeping stops]
Jesse: Unbelievable.
Angie: Ugh. Thank God.
Jesse: Unbelievable. Who sets the alarm for this time of night?
Angie: And at that volume?
Jesse: You know what? Are you thinking what I'm thinking? You want to just --
Angie: Lead the way.
[Jesse and Angie laugh]
Jesse: Unbelievable.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: All right, Derek, thanks. We'll talk to you soon. They called that stakeout off after 48 hours.
Zach: So there's no police at Armando's mother's apartment?
Jack: None, which means if Erica and Carmen are on their way there --
Zach: They could be in real trouble.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Louisa: There's no way we can get into trouble being on this reality show?
Erica: My shows are not about making trouble.
Louisa: And is she going to lose it and go mental on me?
Erica: No, no, no, no, no. Carmen understands the terms of the deal.
Louisa: Because she was pretty damn angry when you two busted in here!
Erica: Well, because she saw Mando again, and that just brought up all these painful memories, of course. But I'm sure she's over that now, right?
Carmen: Yeah. I mean, right.
Mando: I never meant to hurt you, Sugar.
Erica: Do we have a deal?
Louisa: Yeah. Ok, deal. So, where do we start?
Erica: At the beginning.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Aidan, it was not a mistake proposing to Greenlee.
Aidan: It's funny -- funny you should say that, because I distinctly remember not putting a ring on her finger.
Kendall: But she didn't say no.
Aidan: But she didn't say yes. I finally found the one. Or at least, I thought I did. I mean, this is supposed to be the easy part, right?
Kendall: Are you kidding me? When has anything involving Greenlee been easy? And for the record -- I told her what an idiot she was. I told her she was losing her mind.
Aidan: I don't know -- maybe we're just not supposed to be together.
Kendall: No, no, you -- you are. You are meant to be. Greenlee will come home from wherever she is.
Aidan: With Ryan.
Kendall: Yeah, well, she will take one look at your gorgeous eyes and be a puddle at your feet. How can she not be?
Aidan: That's nice of you to say. But I'm more concerned about you.
Kendall: Me?
Aidan: Yeah. I mean, I'm sorry. I really am. I -- I'm sorry for putting you in this position with Annie.
Kendall: Aidan --
Aidan: I'm a bonehead.
Kendall: A little bit.
Aidan: A screw-up.
Kendall: Listen -- no, listen. It's ok, really. Besides, something tells me that Annie has bigger things to worry about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: So this is it, huh?
Livia: Divorce papers just like you asked for.
Annie: Thank you. I -- I mean, for getting it done so quickly.
Livia: Maybe too quickly. Annie, I know things are very tough with Ryan's mind being mixed up. But are you really ready to give up on him?
Annie: No. Of course, I don't want to give up on Ryan.
Livia: Then maybe we should not file these papers. It's not like Ryan's memory loss is something he's doing on purpose.
Annie: It's not fair for my daughter, for us, to keep living like this. I mean, I have to push forward, for Emma's sake.
Livia: Annie, I have filed a lot of these papers. And I can tell you, it is not always best for the kids.
Annie: I might not have a choice. I mean, the more time that passes, Livia, I -- it's starting to look like Ryan may never come back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: You're going to be lost without me.
Ryan: I'm kind of lost already, remember?
Greenlee: No, I'm just saying it's going to be tough figuring all this out without my help.
Ryan: What are you doing? We just decided that you should go home and be happy.
Greenlee: Hello? Do you know me at all? It's much easier for me to go if I think you want me to stay.
Ryan: Please stay, Greenlee. I really need you here. I'll be lost without you.
Greenlee: Oh, that was convincing. Well, it's too bad. I'm leaving. I've got a Prince Charming waiting for me at home. At least I hope I do. I hope I didn't ruin everything.
Ryan: No, you didn't.
Greenlee: How do you know that?
Ryan: Because you're worth it, and he knows it. Come on.
Greenlee: I'd be honored to be Mrs. Dynamite Kiddo. Don't just help me, start the damn thing. Long day at the office, dear?
Ryan: Greenlee, wait!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angie: Thank you for all this.
Jesse: Are you kidding me? You're welcome. Just sorry it didn't turn out the way I planned it.
Angie: Oh, I'm not. I'm not, because this is going to -- it's going to be a night we never forget.
[Jesse laughs]
Jesse: You know, it's going to be a night a whole bunch of folks are not going to forget.
[Angie and Jesse laugh]
Jesse: So, Mrs. Hubbard, can I take you home?
Angie: There's no place I'd rather be.
Jesse: Then let's get the heck out of Dodge.
[Angie chuckles]
Jesse: Got everything?
Angie: Yeah.
Jesse: All right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Louisa: I -- I wasn't lazy. I worked odd jobs when I could find them, and collected welfare when I couldn't. But a lot of the time, it wasn't enough.
Erica: So what did you do?
Louisa: Started out small. Swiped a can of soup here, a soccer ball there.
Erica: And then?
Louisa: Then things got bigger. Armando got older, and we started to work together on things.
Erica: Oh. What kind of things?
Louisa: Hmm -- first stop, we hit a local deli. Made off with a couple of hundred and worked our way up through the years until we finally hit pay dirt.
Erica: Which was?
Louisa: The bank robbery.
Erica: And how exactly did Carmen fit in?
Louisa: Someone had to take the fall. It wasn't going to be Armando. Hey, hey! What the hell's going on?
Louisa: Uh --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Thanks for bringing me home.
Kendall: I didn't. I brought you here. Your home is with Greenlee.
Aidan: Yeah. Well, we'll see about that. But really, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for tonight.
Kendall: Stop. Quit, ok? Stop talking. Let's forget it.
Aidan: Well, what if Annie says something? All right? I'd just -- I would never forgive myself if I messed things up with you and Zach.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: I'm going to call Kendall.
Jack: Yeah, sure, go ahead. I just hope to God we get there before it's too late.
Zach: Hey, we'll find her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: You, my friend, worry too much, ok? So you know what you need to do? Relax, calm down, get some sleep, ok?
[Phone rings]
Kendall: Need to do that. Oh. Zach?
Zach: Yep, it's me.
Kendall: Any news? Any leads?
Zach: We think we might know where Erica is. I can't get into it right now. I just wanted to check in with you.
Kendall: Thank you so much. It is so good to hear your voice.
Zach: So, how's it going over there? Anything I should know about?
Kendall: Nope. It's been a pretty uneventful night.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: Thank you so much for meeting with me.
Livia: Anytime. Annie? I know that this is your decision, but have you considered -- what if Ryan remembers your life together tomorrow, or next week? Or in a month, or even a year? Don't you worry that he'll feel that you didn't love him enough to fight for him?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: What? What is it?
Ryan: Greenlee --
Greenlee: Yeah? What? That's me. What? Are you ok?
Ryan: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. No, I'm fine, I'm fine. I just -- I just really -- I wanted -- I just wanted to say that Aidan is a really lucky guy. That's all.
[NEXT_ON]
All: Surprise!
Greenlee: Where's Zach?
Kendall: Hopefully, he's saving my mom's butt.
Louisa: Is something burning?
Mando: It's her pecho!
Carmen: That's Erica Kane for you -- one hot mama.","When Jesse and Angie arrive at their honeymoon suite, he tells her to close her eyes as he opens the door. Zach and Jack go in search of Erica in Chicago. Zach tells Jack that Erica said that everything is under control. Armando compliments Carmen on her looks. Erica reminds Carmen of their plan. Louisa still holds the gun on Erica and Carmen. Greenlee still remains with Ryan, trying to help him with his problems. Aidan asks Kendall why they still feel so guilty. Annie questions Kendall as to what Aidan means. Kendall lies and shakes Aidan, but he is passed out. Kendall offers to take Aidan with her so that Annie will not have to deal with him in the morning. Annie doesn't believe Kendall's explanation. Jack wonders why Erica would stay willingly with Carmen and hopes she hasn't done something stupid. Carmen confronts Armando about leaving her to take the rap for the bank robbery. Louisa threatens Armando that if he says another word, he will be the one with gunshots. Erica gets Armando and Louisa to agree to be on a reality show. Louisa owns up to how she and Armando worked together to frame Carmen for the bank robbery. Jesse and Angie begin to kiss when the curtains catch on fire and Jesse has to extinguish them. They begin to kiss again when an alarm goes off. They finally decide to go home. Greenlee realizes that she is trying to fix Ryan just as Annie said. Greenlee decides to return to Aidan. Ryan begins to remember his life with Greenlee and yells for her to come back. Upon seeing her face, Ryan tells Greenlee that Aidan is a lucky man. Kendall takes Aidan to the P.I office. She lets him in on the fact that he almost told Annie that they slept together. Aidan feels guilty about what he almost did to Kendall and Zach. Annie calls Olivia to draw up divorce papers. Olivia thinks Annie should love Ryan enough to fight for him.",summ_screen
"Ryan: Really? You want to end our marriage?
Annie: I didn't plan -- I had the divorce papers drawn up, yes, but I was just angry, Ryan. Like when I was angry, and I said that Emma was mine, and not ours. But then in there, we talked, and for a second, it was the way it used to be, and -- I should have talked to you about --
Ryan: It's ok, Annie. It's all right, it's ok. I mean, maybe this is the answer. Maybe it is time for us to move on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: You came.
Zach: You called.
Greenlee: You sound surprised.
Zach: I am.
Greenlee: I need your help.
Zach: My help? What, are we friends again?
Greenlee: Huh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Keys jingle in lock]
Guard: No physical contact with the prisoner. No transfer of materials. If you need to give the prisoner anything, give it to me for inspection first.
Jack: How are you?
[Door closes]
Erica: You can get a surprisingly good hairstyle from one of those wall- mounted hair dryers, you know?
Jack: You look wonderful. How are you?
Erica: It's good to see you. Just the way it was in Chicago.
Jack: You had me really worried.
Erica: You didn't need to be.
Jack: You held your own with Ortiz and his mother. You did good. You did. Erica Kane fights for love, justice, and the right to good hair.
[Erica and Jack chuckle]
Jack: I hate that I can't touch you.
Erica: So do I.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Well wow, is all this for Jenny, Daddy? Is all this for Jenny? Huh?
[Krystal chuckles]
Tad: I can't stop thinking about Kate. I won't pretend I don't. But as far as this little one is concerned --
[Krystal chuckles]
Tad: Think about where we were a year ago. And a week after that. Never thought we'd see this beautiful face ever again.
Krystal: I can't think about that. It just hurts too much.
Tad: Well, we're here now, the three of us. A family. And that, my gorgeous wife, and daughter, is worth one hell of a birthday celebration.
Krystal: Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angie: Hmm. Don't wake me!
[Jesse chuckles]
Angie: I'm dreaming about my gorgeous husband. We said these beautiful vows again and -- and we had to sneak off to be alone, again. Just like we did 25 years ago. It was real.
Jesse: As real as this.
Angie: Hmm. All right. All right, there's no time. We have someplace to be.
Jesse: Oh, don't say it, don't say it. Don't say the honeymoon is over. Come on.
Angie: Our honeymoon does not end when we leave this place. I swear to you.
Jesse: Well, you can't go anywhere if I won't give you your clothes.
Angie: Ok. All right, we can miss the big event. No big deal.
Jesse: ""The big event"" -- oh, that's today? Oh! Baby, I'm sorry -- when you said we had somewhere to be, I thought you --
Angie: I meant we have someplace to be.
[Jesse laughs]
Jesse: Then what you waiting on, woman? Get dressed. We got lives to live, to get on with. You know what I'm saying? Come on now.
Angie: You do, Jesse. You really do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: I filed the motions, I've taken depositions, I've been working with the D.A.'s office in Chicago and with the Feds here.
Erica: And that is wonderful. That is wonderful, Jack, really. But do you mind? Could we just skip the legalese? Because they have put a time limit on these little visits.
Jack: Sure.
Erica: And I just want to say very simply that Carmen had no idea that her ex- fiancé, Mando, was robbing that bank. No idea whatsoever. And we've got Mando and his mother to confess to the whole thing.
Jack: No, but unfortunately, that confession was not recorded.
Erica: Oh, well, not because I didn't try. That tape recorder that actually fried -- smoked, right -- was on me. Anyway, it doesn't change the fact that Mando is in custody because of Carmen.
Jack: Yes, he is, but not for the crime of the bank robbery, for other crimes.
Erica: I know, he violated his parole, he had a gun, a lot of stolen property in their apartment. Yeah, and here's Carmen. Carmen, Jackson was just telling me how he can help you.
Jack: Hi, Mrs. Morales.
Carmen: Call me Carmen.
Jack: Carmen, please.
Carmen: I know, I know. Escaped custody, took a cop's gun, kidnapped a world- famous inmate. How much extra time am I looking at?
Erica: Well, they can't give you any extra time on a sentence you shouldn't have had in the first place, because you never robbed the bank in the first place. I mean, doesn't make any sense. It defies logic.
Jack: Erica, you've been around the criminal system a couple of times. You know it's unreasonable to expect these charges are just going to go away.
Erica: Well, that's ridiculous.
Carmen: That's life, superstar. This is the way it is. You may not be used to it, but the rest of us are.
Erica: You're just saying you're giving up?
Jack: Carmen, I wish there was more that I could tell you.
Erica: You're both just giving up? What is wrong with you two? I have seen both of you act in a completely fearless way, and now you're just sitting here? You're just going to throw up your hands and hide in the corner? I am stunned. I mean, I'm sure that both of you are going to come out of this, you're going to come to your senses. But in the meantime, I'm going to have to fight hard enough for three of us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays at ConFusion]
Zach: Am I wrong? Because I've been wrong before.
Greenlee: Listen, one fight doesn't end a friendship. Besides, I said way meaner things to you in the bomb shelter, and look at us now. We're buddies.
Zach: True.
Greenlee: Great. Let's move on.
Zach: What do you need?
Greenlee: I need the love of my life, that man of my dreams. And you have to help me get him back.
Zach: Ryan?
Greenlee: Aidan.
Zach: Aidan.
Greenlee: Aidan is the one I want and need and love, not Ryan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: You've been amazing, Annie. I mean, you have been so unbelievably patient, and -- and honestly, I'm only starting to get to know you. You know what I mean? And what I see is, is I see all this kindness, and I see all this strength, and you just -- you deserve so much more. So if you decide that it is time to move on, then I'm not going to stand in your way.
Annie: Stop it. Not one more word. I swear, if you say one more thing, I will scream.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: Hello, hello, hello.
Tad: Hey, buddy.
Krystal: Colby, come on! This is the sixth present you've brought by today. Come on, you got to get your gold card a rest. Right, Jenny?
Colby: No, this one is different, ok? This is her birthday outfit.
Tad: Ah.
Colby: ""Ah""? What? What does that mean?
Krystal: He means that Ruth, Opal, Myrtle, and Babe already got Jenny a birthday outfit.
Colby: Oh.
Krystal: I know, I know. People just love to buy little girl's clothes. They're so cute.
Colby: Oh -- Jenny? Ok, listen here, sister. You tell them since I was the very first person to touch you, that you're going to wear my outfit, ok? It's a sister bond. I'm sure they'll understand. Come on, yes.
Krystal: Well, listen, I would love to back you up, girlfriend, but when those grandmas get together and they double-team you --
Tad: Oh, baby, duck and cover. It's the only way to go.
Colby: Oh.
Angie: Are we way too early?
Tad: Ah, hell, no. Come on, give me, give me, give me, give me. I believe there is a spare corner left in here that is not covered with gratuitous birthday decorations.
Krystal: Oh -- what Mr. Manners means to say is you shouldn't have, and thank you very much.
Tad: What Mrs. Manners means to say -- what the hell happened to you last night? And you may spare me some of the gory details.
Angie: All right, thank you for the translation.
[Krystal chuckles]
Angie: But listen, we -- we really did love the party you threw for us.
Tad: Oh, yeah, so much so, you snuck out without bothering to say good night.
Jesse: Oh -- stop it.
[Angie laughs]
Jesse: Oh, is this who I think it is?
Tad: You want me to make introductions?
Jesse: Of course.
Tad: This, Jenny Colby Carey Martin, is the best friend your namesake ever had.
Jesse: Hey there.
Tad: This is your Uncle Jesse.
Jesse: Hey. What's up? Hey, you. Hey there, little Jenny Jr.
[Laughter]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: I'm sorry, Annie, I didn't --
[Ryan sighs]
Annie: It was such a dream, you and me, Ryan. It was a fairy tale. I mean, I almost couldn't believe it was happening. Me and Erin, and her taking me to your home, which then became our home. And you protecting me and Emma from -- from Terry, and then from the courts -- it -- it's just another long story, of many. But they all had such a happy ending of you and me and Emma as a family. It was -- it was magic. And now, I have to accept that that doesn't exist anymore.
Ryan: No, don't say that. Don't, because we did -- we -- you know, we -we made a home, we made a family. Ok? And to give that up -- it -- I hate it.
Annie: But you don't even remember.
Ryan: But it kills me, Annie. You don't even know. When I went back to where I grew up -- I mean, even though that the building was torn down -- even though that there was nothing there but a vacant lot, I could still hear my old man scream. I could still smell the booze on his breath. And I remember -- I remember thinking to myself, as a kid, that I would never, ever grow up to be like him. I would never, ever just drink all day, and -- and yell at my wife and beat my kids. And then I wake up one day, and I find out that I had the perfect life. And I had the perfect wife and kids and happiness -- happiness that I didn't even know existed when I was a kid. Only I had all that, except I don't know what it felt like, because I don't remember. What -- what I do remember is -- is still being with Kendall. And I know -- I know now that she's not the one. I understand that. I understand that Kendall's not the one, and I understand that Greenlee's not the one, but -- but the one -- the one is somebody that I feel like I just met.
Annie: You used to know everything about me. And now, I look in your eyes and none of it is there.
Ryan: But what if it comes back? I mean, I know I should move on. I know I should get on with my life. And I know -- I know without a doubt that you should, too, but -- but what if --
Annie: What are you saying, Ryan? What is it that you want now?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: So trying for a repeat performance got me nowhere. I set up the whole romantic beach picnic, and no encore proposal from Aidan.
Zach: And this is after you followed Ryan to his hometown?
Greenlee: You know it was. Yes, I screwed up, and I know it was about Ryan, and I want to fix it. But how can I fix it if Aidan won't even forgive me? I mean, if he screwed up, I'd forgive him. That's what being in love is about -- love, forgiveness, total understanding. I would never walk away, no matter what he did.
Zach: You sure about that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Wow, those eyes, man.
Tad: Yeah, I know. Just like Jenny's.
[Jesse chuckles]
Tad: It's more than that, though. I mean, she just -- she's got my sister's soul, I swear. When she smiles, it travels all the way up her face.
Jesse: Yeah.
Tad: Into the corners, crinkles up.
Jesse: You know, I prayed a lot when I was out there. And I had Jenny looking over Frankie for me.
Tad: Mm-hmm.
Jesse: I swear, man, I -- I had so much fear for that boy.
Tad: Well, I've prayed for her from the day she was born.
Jesse: Yeah.
Tad: And every day since then.
Jesse: I hear you, man.
Tad: Yeah. Well, if I got anything to say about it, she's not going to go through anything like my sister did. And if she lucky, maybe she'll have a Jesse in her life, huh?
Jesse: What are you talking about? She's already got a Jesse in her life.
Tad: Yeah.
Jesse: Me.
Tad: Well, I'll let you two get better acquainted. I got to help out in the kitchen.
Jesse: Hey, how about a story? You want to hear a story?
Colby: Yeah, yeah.
Jesse: Hmm? You want to hear a story? About the best friend any boy from across the tracks could ever have. You want to hear that story? Ok, so, how we met -- hmm. We met at this tacky bar called ""Foxy's."" It was pretty embarrassing, but, you know, a guy's got to make a living somehow, right? So does a girl. She's got to make a living, too. Hey, looks good.
Jenny: Oh, I hate it. Give me some help here?
Jesse: Sure, yeah. You hate it? Why do you hate it? You look sharp in it.
Jenny: Thanks. It's tacky and stupid.
Jesse: Oh, man --
Jenny: Look at this. How would you like to wear something like that, huh?
Jesse: And after that, we were like this. We were tight. It was me, Angie, Jenny, and Greg.
[Dance music plays]
Jesse: Life wasn't fair to Jenny. Never was. I don't know -- I guess she was too good. Too smart. Doesn't make sense, does it? That's how it was.
Liza: And I have something for you. Newspaper clippings. Your father raped Mrs. Martin. They're very enlightening.
Jenny: Mrs. Martin never said anything. Mama never even told me.
Liza: That's because nice people don't talk about things like that, Jenny.
Jenny: But I lived with them.
Liza: But these are for you. I have others.
Jenny: To show Greg? Liza, please -- please don't.
Liza: You know, I think Greg deserves to know the whole truth about you.
Jesse: So, she ran. She left us. We were afraid we'd never see her again. That's pretty scary stuff. You know? Losing a loved one.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: I'm not trying to push, Ryan, but I'm -- I'm having a hard time keeping up, so -- so what is it that you think you want now?
Ryan: I -- I told you, I'm trying to aim for the future, as tricky as that is.
Annie: You'll be ok, Ryan. You -- you have a lot of people that care about you.
Ryan: You see, that's another thing that I don't understand. I don't. After all the stunts that I've pulled, I don't know how anybody could be hanging around me.
Annie: Trust me, everybody in this town have made their fair share of mistakes. Look, if you honestly don't want to hurt me, Ryan, then just tell me what you want, because I'm -- I'm too tired, and I'm too hurt to have to figure it out myself.
Ryan: What if I asked you to -- just to hold off on the filing? What if I asked you to give our marriage -- to give me just a little more time?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Of course, I'd forgive Aidan.
Zach: Of course. Think of you, I think of forgiveness.
Greenlee: Did I not forgive you for torturing Ryan with his past?
Zach: Or maybe you glossed over it, because you want something.
Greenlee: Whatever, ok. So we need a plan. And since Aidan's a guy, and you're a guy --
Zach: I mean it. You'd forgive Aidan anything, everything, no matter what?
Greenlee: Well, I'd probably scream and get really upset, and then I'd forgive him. I hope he can forgive me for making him feel like he's not the one I want.
Zach: Is he the one you want?
Greenlee: Why are you doing this? You keep asking like I should come to my senses. I thought you lid Aidan. I mean, you practically staple him to Kendall for that L.A. trip. I mean, now we shouldn't be together?
Zach: You turned down his proposal.
Greenlee: And I told you, it was a mistake.
Zach: You know what I remember? I remember that pretty young woman in a bomb shelter. She was telling me a story about an empty house where she has no one to talk to, no one to care about. And she dreams about filling up the rooms.
Greenlee: Yes, I admit it. I'm doing that. Why can't you be happy for me? Why shouldn't I have what you and Kendall have?
Zach: Does it matter who's moving in? Ryan's not interested, so now Aidan will do?
Greenlee: This moment -- remember it. Because this is another one I have to forgive you for.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: So, Carmen, I will follow up with the Feds. I just don't want you to get your hopes up.
Carmen: Yeah, I get it. No problem.
Guard: Time's up, Erica.
Carmen: Thanks, Jackie. As far as hearts go, you're solid.
Jack: ""Jackie""? And I'm a ""heart""? Am I? What exactly did Carmen mean by that, Erica? What have you been telling her?
Erica: Sorry. Our time is up. We'll have to discuss that later.
Jack: I'll be back. I hate leaving you here. I hate it.
Erica: But you just said you'd be back. And I believe you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Yeah, Jenny was something else. She was special. Because you see, back in the day, not too many people were feeling me, you know? I was a bit of a knucklehead kid. But Jenny -- she was my friend. She didn't care what people thought, or what they said. And this was the 1980s, you know what I'm saying? You'd think people would be further along, in terms of tolerance and whatnot. But no. Anyway -- Jenny was brave. She was the bravest person I knew. A lot of people see a black boy and white girl living together, and they get ideas. They can't deal with it, you know?
Jenny: Jesse, come on, knock it off. I don't care what a bunch of bigots think, I need you.
Jesse: Look, you don't understand, Jenny. You don't understand. Look, folks like to make it as hard as possible for people like you and me, you know?
Jenny: Yeah, well, so far, we've been doing just fine, and we'll keep on doing fine, Jesse. But look, you've got to stop talking about leaving, all right? Huh?
[Jesse sighs]
Jesse: Are you sure?
Jenny: Yeah. Yeah, I'm positive, ok? Huh?
Jesse: You're incredible, you know? All right. And she was something. She was amazing. And so are you. I can tell. So, Jenny was gone and nobody had a clue as to where she was. I mean, things were really bad here in pine valley. Really bad, because of Liza Colby -- no offense, but your mom was a handful when she was a kid.
[Jesse chuckles]
Jesse: Uh -- so, I decided I would leave, too. Yeah. I went to look for her, and I found her in New York City. New York City. And it happened to be one of the hottest summers in New York City history. It had to have been. And it wasn't too safe there, either. We were just two knucklehead kids knocking around this dangerous city. Huh. Even with all that, man, I wouldn't have -- I wouldn't give up that time I had with Jenny for the world.
[Piano plays as scenes from the past play]
Jenny: Jesse, come on, we're friends, right? Friends are supposed to share whatever they've got with each other. Right now, I've got the money.
Jesse: Oh, right. And I've got the ""whatever.""
Jenny: We're friends for life, right?
Jesse: Oh, and you know that.
[Jenny chuckles]
Jenny: And, no matter what, we'll always be there for each other, deal?
Jesse: Deal. What's this?
Jenny: Deal?
Jesse: Deal. We got back to Pine Valley eventually, to people who loved us. But still, it wasn't all good, not by a long shot.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays at ConFusion]
Greenlee: You want to throw the miserable rantings of my dying moments at me? Fine. Whose name did I say every five minutes? You wanted me off your back, and so you got me drunk and told me to think happy thoughts. Were those thoughts about Ryan?
Zach: No.
Greenlee: No, no. They weren't, they were about Aidan.
Zach: And when you told Aidan you needed more time, who were you thinking about then?
Singer: Dream on ♪
Greenlee: We don't forget the people who mattered. I mean, I don't think I'll ever forget Ryan. A part of me will always love him. After Leo, I thought I was done, and Ryan proved to me that I wasn't. And now, I love Aidan with all my heart. You know, you told me that I was a brat and I was a whiner and I was spoiled rotten. Well, Zach, this is me being a grownup. This is me holding on to something that's good and real -- to a person who wants to just protect me and love me. Either back me up on that, or --
Zach: Or we're not friends anymore, and I was right.
Greenlee: I want this. And I want you to want this for me. Can you do that? Can you accept that I've truly moved on from Ryan?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: Put the divorce on hold? But you said that --
Ryan: I feel like I'm on the road, you know? And I've got no map, and I've got no destination. And it used to be that that would make me feel free, but right now, it just -- I don't know -- it makes me feel trapped.
Annie: Right -- by me and by this marriage.
Ryan: No --
Annie: That's why I'm --
Ryan: No, no, no, no. Trapped by the unknown. You know, I just -- I just don't want to make any more mistakes.
Singer: Dream on, dream on ♪
Annie: So is getting a divorce a mistake, or is staying married a mistake?
Ryan: Annie, I've taken so much from you. I know that. I've -- I've imposed on you. I've imposed on your kindness and your understanding and your generosity. And I have no right, and I know that. I guess I just -- I really want to have, like, a reason to move forward. I just -- I want something to hope for. I guess what I'm saying -- I guess what I'm asking is if you'd give me just a little bit more time.
Singer: Dream on dream on life is what we make it dream on oh, dream on life dream on, dream on I always get so taken ♪
[Annie tears up the divorce papers]
Annie: Ahem -- I am -- I have to get home to Emma. Ryan, stop. I'm trying to get out of here without crying, and I don't know if I'm going to make it.
Singer: Oh, no and dream this dream of life ♪
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: No map on an escape hatch on the back page?
Guard: Funny.
Erica: Ok. Jack is a brilliant lawyer. In fact, he's one of the great legal minds of our times. But around here, we're going to have to pull our own weight.
Carmen: Do you not listen to that man? He said we were out of luck.
Erica: Well, that's because Jack is -- huh -- he's such a pragmatist. But that, frankly, is a worldview that I do not subscribe to. I dream big, I don't give up. So this is your next lesson in how to accomplish that for yourself.
Carmen: I dream big, Erica -- then I have the sense to come back down.
Erica: Please do not tell me that I am out of touch with the real world. I told you I wasn't born rich and famous -- fabulous, yes, but not famous and not rich. I told you I -- I grew up with a single mom who -- who worked as an assistant back when they were called ""secretaries."" I worked for everything I have.
Carmen: Honey, I work every day, too, except I can't call the governor and bitch him out. It's just the way things are.
Erica: But you don't expect me to apologize because I have connections. I mean, why wouldn't I reach out to somebody who could help us if he just understood the situation?
Carmen: Huh. Hell, call the president. But don't kill yourself trying, because it's not going to change anything. At the end of the day, I'm me, and you're you, and I'm not going anywhere.
Erica: You don't know that.
Carmen: Look around, Erica. Look at all the other women in here. They spend $400 on rent, not shoes. Things go bad, they're in the wrong place at the wrong time, cop takes their hands, locks them behind, puts their face down on the floor, and then they get 10 years. They screw up, they get another 15 tacked on. If they had money, the right skin, the right address, maybe things would be different, but for the rest of us, buena suerte, you know?
Erica: Yeah. I think I'm beginning to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Hey, I told you how beautiful Jenny was, right? Huh? Well, everybody thought she was -- well, she was a model. And her brother -- oh, man. Oh, man.
Tad: I hear my name being mentioned. But if it's in vain, I'm going to throw you right out.
[Jesse chuckles]
Jesse: Yeah, well, the kid deserves to know what gene pool she's from.
Tad: Oh, Lord, I knew I should've kept you in the basement.
[Jesse laughs]
Colby: Oh.
Jesse: I got one word for you, Jenny Jr. -- ""Machismo.""
Tad: How do I look, sis?
Jenny: You'll pass, but I wouldn't want to dance too close.
Tad: Oh -- is something missing?
Jenny: Machismo. Without it, you're just another guy. With it, you're a man.
Tad: La la la la la la la la la la ♪ I'm not listening, I'm not listening.
Jesse: Oh, Daddy's mad, poo-poo.
Tad: Forget it -- you know what?
Jesse: Daddy's mad.
Tad: You see if you get an invitation to her next birthday.
[Colby and Jesse chuckle]
Jesse: Whatever, dude. You're out of here -- all right. So, let's wrap up our little story, huh? Problem is, this is a story without a happy ending. I really wish it could've been a happy ending. You have no idea.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays]
Greenlee: Ok. That's it. I couldn't walk away from your silent treatment in the bomb shelter, but I can walk away from you now.
Zach: Hey. I'm sorry.
Singers: Turn the beat up mix the beat up, come on ♪
Greenlee: Whoa, whoa. Hold on a second. Right -- Mr. No Apologies just said --
Zach: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah -- no.
Singer: Let's keep going ♪
Greenlee: Does that mean you're on my side?
Singer: Let's go far and dance around
Zach: Aidan Devane -- he's the one you love?
Greenlee: Yes.
Zach: He's the man you want?
Greenlee: Totally.
Zach: Ok, I will do whatever I can to keep you two lovebirds together.
Greenlee: You're a prince -- you know that?
Zach: Yeah, I do know. What is it about that guy anyway? Silly accent or smile or --
Greenlee: Hmm, he ducked really well when I threw a bedpan at his head.
[Greenlee chuckles]
Zach: He makes you smile -- you smile a lot. He makes you happy.
Greenlee: Well, he's funny and goofy, and he lets me be funny and -- that's it. You're brilliant. That's who he is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carmen: What? You want my autograph, too?
Inmate: Sure, Morales -- whatever.
Erica: Yeah -- don't say it. I know what you're thinking, but don't say it.
Carmen: What? That maybe you just proved my point? A whole lot of Carmens in here, only one Erica.
Erica: Ok, I know there's only one Erica in here -- I know that. I accept that, I embrace that. But what you have to accept and embrace is the fact that now, all my celebrity is in your corner. I'm ready to do whatever it takes and I am not going to just throw up my hands and give up until I get you out of prison.
Carmen: You go, tough girl.
Erica: Carmen, this is not just talk. This isn't funny. This is your life. This is your freedom.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Singers: Turn the beat up mix the beat up come on, shake the room now got to make it boom loud D.J., make it boom now turn the beat up mix the beat up yeah, baby yeah, baby turn the beat up mix the beat up come on, shake the room now got to make it ♪
Zach: And she's done with me.
Greenlee: Hey. I'm conquering the world or at least one man's heart -- now, shush for a sec.
Zach: You're welcome.
Singers: D.J., make it boom now turn the beat up ♪
Greenlee: Thank you.
Singers: Mix the beat up come on, shake the room now got to make it boom loud D.J., make it boom now turn the beat up ♪
Greenlee: I'd be honored to be Mrs. Dynamite Kiddo. Oh.
Singers: Come on shake the room now boom loud turn the beat up D.J., make it boom loud turn the beat up mix the beat up D.J., make it boom loud boom loud turn the beat up D.J., make it boom loud turn the beat up mix the beat up ♪
Zach: Hey -- may I be excused?
Greenlee: I'll race you out of here. I got a proposal to accept.
Singers: D.J., make it boom loud turn the beat up mix the beat up ♪
[SCENE_BREAK]
Guard: No physical contact.
Kendall: Mother -- oh, hi.
Erica: Hi.
Kendall: Are you ok?
Erica: Oh, yes.
Kendall: Did -- did that crazy woman hurt you?
Erica: No, no, she didn't. I'm fine. She's not crazy.
Kendall: But she could've killed you. You could've gotten killed.
Erica: But I'm fine.
Kendall: How could you possibly be fine?
Erica: Kendall, stop it. You got to stop it. If you don't, I'm going to have to turn around, walk right back to my cell. You won't see me for six months.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: She was gone -- too soon, way too young. Being left behind -- oh -- that hurts like I can't even begin to tell you. Yeah. But we had to hang on to hope. All of us did. Jenny would've wanted it that way. That's what she was all about. When Greg asked me to get up here and say something today, I -- I wasn't sure I could do it. Then I remembered Jenny, the kind of friend she was. And the way she treated people. She treated people so good, I knew she would want me to get up here, stand up here and say what was right. And once, she told me that there were three things that you needed in life to be happy. One was something to do. Someone to love. And something to believe in. And you know something? The girl was right. Because she believed in the power of love. Which is why I know she is still here, with me just like -- just like I know she is still here with all of us. And it's that kind of love that never dies. It's -- it never dies. Well, I'm proof, Jenny. Your dad, Angie, this one over here --
[Colby chuckles]
Jesse: We're all proof that that kind of love just never dies. It never does. Never. Never, never, never, never.
Colby: Mm-hmm.
[Jenny coos]
[NEXT_ON]
Adam  to J.R. : Somebody came after you, and they hurt you. We're not going to let them get away with it.
Greenlee  to Aidan : I love my man. I want him back. Will you help me find him?
Kendall  to Erica : I cannot live with the guilt. I am going to tell Zach I slept with Aidan.","Annie and Ryan are at the Confusion Bar. She has just told him that she had divorce papers drawn up because she was angry. Ryan tells her that this may be the answer that it may be time for them to move on. Greenlee paces the floor as she waits for Zach to arrive. She is relieved when Zach finally arrives. Zach asks her are they friends again. Greenlee smiles and nods her head as they hit fists together. Greenlee asks him to help her to get Aidan back . Jack visits Erica in prison. The guard reminds him that there is to be no touching. Carmen soon join them. They discuss the charges against Carmen. Jack and Carmen are both doubtful that the charges will be dropped against her .Erica wants to know what is wrong with them that they are so doubtful. Ryan asks Annie to give him some more time before she files for divorce. Annie, after looking into Ryan's eyes, she tears up the divorce papers. Jesse tells Baby Jenny a story of her namesake, Jenny. Kendall visits Erica in jail. Greenlee makes Zach know that it is Aidan, who she wants. Zach apologizes for his skepticism. They hug. Ryan watches them hug.",summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
At the wedding of a lifetime, three stories of love collide. First, two best friends --
Greenlee: We will conquer the world.
Greenlee and Kendall: Yes! One with a dirty little secret.
Kendall: We slept together. We cheated on our significant others.
Aidan: It was a one-time mistake. Then, back from beyond to reunite her family.
Tad: My little girl is still out there somewhere. Only one man can help.
Dixie: I came to make you do the right thing. And --
Tad: You and Angie -- it's a hell of a love story. Separated for 20 years.
Jesse: I never stopped loving you. A joyous reunion, until his past catches up to them.
Robert: Jesse Hubbard, your day has come. A day of celebration turns deadly.
Jack: Aidan and Kendall betrayed you.
Greenlee: How could you have done this to me?
Robert: One move and she dies.
Jesse: Let's do this! Tad, no!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Oh.
Jake: Tad.
Tad: Oh, my God.
Frankie: We got to get him out of here.
Jake: Ready?
Frankie: Yeah.
Jake: One, two, three.
[Tad screams]
[Tad moans]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Jesse grunts as he climbs aboard the helicopter]
Robert: Ow!
Jesse: Are you trying to kill us all?
Robert: Killing you would be enough, huh?
Angie: Jesse!
Jesse: Baby! Baby, take the controls!
Angie: Jesse, what do I do?
Jesse: Pull that stick back towards you!
Angie: What do I do with it?
[Robert yells]
Jesse: Pull it back! Pull it back!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cassandra: You have to let me go up to the roof.
Aidan: You can't. Not a chance. It's not safe.
Cassandra: He's got my mother, my brother, and Jesse.
Aidan: Yeah, and Robert Gardner is armed. And we're not sure where he is.
Cassandra: Look, I don't care.
Dre: Hey, come on.
Greg: Are you ok?
Opal: How could I have been so stupid?
Greg: No, don't beat yourself up.
Opal: You see any smart people locked in a closet? What a fool I was. I should have known that Ray Gardner's brother would have just as black a heart.
Greg: It sounds like he fooled a lot of people.
Dre: Cass?
Cassandra: Let me go!
Aidan: Listen, I told you, you can't go. It's not safe.
Cassandra: I don't care. He has my mom.
Ruth: She'll be all right, dear. They all will.
Cassandra: You don't know that.
Ruth: I've been sending up prayers all the time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Noise]
Zach: Greenlee?
[Noise]
Zach: Green--
[Greenlee grunts]
Zach: Ay-yi-yi. You forgot your purse.
Greenlee: Those shoes are new if you're Aidan's size.
Zach: Uh -- no, they're going to be a little tight on me.
Greenlee: Son of --
Zach: Do you want to talk?
Greenlee: I'd much rather --
[Greenlee growls]
Greenlee: So much better than talking.
Zach: You're hurt.
Greenlee: No. I'm cleaning. It's spring. It's what you do. And I feel so much better already. Really. All this room, space to spread out again, closets just for myself, and the bed --
Zach: Oh, that's pretty.
Greenlee: Aidan gave it to me. A souvenir from the famous Los Angeles book tour trip.
[Greenlee grunts]
[Souvenir crashes]
Greenlee: When did he have time to shop for me? Hell, when did he have time to think of me? He was too busy doing your wife.
Zach: That's not what happened.
Greenlee: Oh, that's right, that's right. It was only once that they got naked. And every day, week, month since, Aidan lied to me.
[Greenlee grunts]
Zach: Here.
Greenlee: What?
Zach: I lied to you, too. I thought maybe you'd want to throw something that belongs to me and --
Greenlee: You were supposed to be my friend.
Zach: Yeah, well, friends make mistakes.
Greenlee: I'm not forgiving you here.
Zach: That's ok.
Greenlee: And I'm never forgiving Aidan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Hi. Is Greenlee here? Have you seen her?
Ryan: No, why would Greenlee be here?
Kendall: Did she call you?
Ryan: No. What's going on?
Kendall: Uh -- are you alone?
Ryan: No, Emma's here. But Annie's out. Let me try this again. What is going on?
Kendall: Ah -- I don't know. I -- I -- I should go.
Ryan: Hold on, hold on, that's ok. Just stay here and calm down, ok? Please.
Kendall: I can't.
Ryan: Hey, hey, hey, hey. It's ok. It's ok. Tell me what happened.
Kendall: Uh -- oh, God, Ryan, it was really bad. There was -- we were at Angie and Jesse's wedding, and there was this man, and he was shooting at everybody at the reception, and he shot at everybody around him. And -- and he shot Julia.
Ryan: Julia Keefer was shot?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joe: We have a gunshot, upper right quadrant. I need a fast exam and a C.T. scan, stat.
Nurse: Yes, doctor.
Joe: Get some O-negative up here, at least five units. Cube two.
Julia: Krystal?
Krystal: I'm right here, Julia.
Julia: What -- what happened?
Krystal: You were shot.
Julia: Kathy --
Krystal: She's fine. She's fine. She's with Colby.
Julia: I need to -- I need to see her.
Krystal: No, no, no. You need to let them take care of you.
EMT: Julia, we got to move.
Krystal: You're going to be fine. You hear me? Everything is going to be fine, Julia.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frankie: Hold on, hold on, hold on.
Jake: The bullet went through his arm and into his chest.
[Tad moans]
Jake: Through --
[Tad screams]
Jake: And through.
Frankie: Oh, lots of blood.
Jake: Most likely a tear to the brachial artery.
Frankie: All right, we got to stop it before it bleeds out.
Jake: All right, all right. His breathing is shallow and rapid. He's cyanotic. Hold on.
Frankie: He's got a perforation between the lung and the pleural cavity.
Jake: Pneumothorax.
Frankie: Yeah. We got to get him out of here.
Jake: Not an option. He'll never make it.
Frankie: Oh, Tad -- get down! Get down! Down!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angie: Jesse!
Jesse: I'm -- I'm ok, baby! You're doing great! You just keep breathing, baby! You keep that throttle pulled back as far as you can! As hard as you can! Keep this thing in the air!
Robert: Damn you!
Jesse: Give it up! Give it up!
Robert: Never!
Angie: Jesse!
[Jesse grunts]
Angie: Jesse!
Robert: You should have stayed dead!
Angie: Jesse? Jesse --
[Robert yells as he falls back to the casino's rooftop]
Jesse: You should have fastened your seat belt! Hold on, baby, just hold -- just hold --
Angie: Oh -- oh -- oh --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julia: You're sure Kathy's ok?
Krystal: Yeah, yeah. She's right as rain.
Julia: You're sure she wasn't hurt?
Krystal: No, no. No, she wasn't even in the room when that crazy man stormed through, remember? Colby had just taken her to the restroom.
Julia: Thank God. She didn't see me like this?
Krystal: No. No, she has no idea what happened. Everything's going to be ok. All right? You're going to be home before you know it, chasing that little girl around the house.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: Do you want to play a game, Kathy, or read a book? How do you feel about dinosaurs? Little A's left lots of them around.
Kathy: Where's Aunt Julia?
Colby: I'll go grab some toys and stuff. I'll be right back.
Adam: Uh, why don't you take Kathy -- with you?
Adam: Well, I think I'm going to make myself a drink. Long day. Hmm. Would you like something? Cookies and milk?
Kathy: No, thank you.
[Adam finds another copy of the adoption certificate at the bar]
Adam: Damn!
Kathy: That's a bad word
Adam: Yes. Yes, it is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Nice.
Frankie: This is going to hurt.
Jake: All right.
Frankie: This should stop the bleeding until we get to P.V.H.
Jake: His breathing's getting worse. Pressure's building in the left lung. You stay with me, ok? I'm not going anywhere. I'm right here. I'm right here.
Dixie: No, no, Tad --
Frankie: Ah. We're going to have to relieve it.
Jake: Or we're going to lose him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Well, when do you think you will have an update? All right. Ok, thank you.
Kendall: How's Julia?
Ryan: They're still working on her. There's -- there's no word yet.
Kendall: Oh, God. Oh, my God. Ryan, it was such a beautiful day. I mean, their wedding, and the vows. All that love and hope. And then --
Ryan: Who is this guy? I mean, why would he take Angie hostage?
Kendall: I don't -- it's Tad's uncle? I don't know. I don't know why.
Ryan: You're lucky that you weren't shot.
Kendall: Yeah, well, I wasn't there when it happened. Aidan told me about it.
Ryan: Well, if you're looking for Greenlee, that's a pretty good place to start.
Kendall: I don't think so.
Ryan: Why? What happened?
Kendall: Greenlee found out.
Ryan: Found out what?
Kendall: Well, you're going to hear it anyway. Uh -- Aidan and I -- we -- we were together.
Ryan: You what?
Kendall: Just once. Once, Ryan. It was just once, ok? And it was when they were missing. We thought that -- we thought that Greenlee and Zach were dead. Please, please don't look at me like that, ok? We were going through a horrible, horrible time. We both thought that we had lost the people that we love.
Ryan: Once?
Kendall: Once, once, yes! Ryan, I love my husband.
Ryan: Does he know? Does Zach know?
Kendall: Yeah, he -- he knew a while ago, and he's dealt with it.
Ryan: Zach has dealt with it? I mean, how does any man deal with his wife sleeping with another man?
Kendall: Greenlee was so happy, ok? She was happy, and she was in love, and we all just wanted to protect her, so we kept quiet. Was that so wrong?
Ryan: You know, you lied to Greenlee about using your eggs and not hers when Spike was conceived, because you wanted to protect her. And how did that work out for you?
Kendall: Greenlee barely survived in that bomb shelter. She got so sick, she almost died. I mean, what was I supposed to say? ""Hey, I'm glad you're out of hell. Oh, and by the way, I slept with Aidan""?
Ryan: It was lies that drove Greenlee out of Pine Valley, and she came back. She worked it through, she forgave. She finally got her life to a good place, and what happens? Her life gets blown up by the people that love her.
Kendall: I want to make things right, Ryan. But I don't know what to do. I mean, you should have seen Greenlee's face. If you had seen her face -- I don't think she'll ever get over this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Total flipping liar!
[Greenlee pants]
Zach: Better?
Greenlee: A little.
[Greenlee can't get her engagement ring off]
Greenlee: I've got to get it off. Come on. I swear to God, I'll cut off this finger if I have to.
[Greenlee grunts]
Zach: Here, let me help you.
Greenlee: I can do it! I've got it.
Zach: You're just making it worse.
Greenlee: I want it off, now! I hate him, Zach. I hate him. I want this ring off. I want Aidan out of my life. I never want to see him again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Opal: I wish somebody would tell us something.
Cassandra: Now, I knew there was something sketchy about that guy. I knew it.
Dre: There's nothing you could have done.
Cassandra: I keep -- I keep reliving it in my head. My mom looked so scared.
Dre: Don't.
Cassandra: It's so -- it's so twisted, right? I mean, it's like a perfectly happy day. And then, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, all hell breaks loose? Life or death time?
Dre: I got to get out of here.
Cassandra: Where are you going? Wait, what's wrong?
Dre: I'll call you later, ok?
Cassandra: Dre?
Aidan: Hey. Listen, you can't go.
Cassandra: Ok, if he's going, so am I.
Aidan: Hey, hey, hey.
Greg: Come here. Come here. Your mom's going to be ok.
Cassandra: Look, the guy has a gun! What do you --
Greg: Angie can take care of herself.
Cassandra: You don't have to talk to me like I'm a kid, like to pat me on the back and tell me everything's going to be ok.
Greg: I'm not, I'm talking to you like someone who has known your mom for a long time. She's not going to lose her head, she's not going to fall apart, she's going to stand up to Robert and win. I've seen her do it a million times.
Cassandra: Yeah, I know. She's -- she's pretty tough.
Greg: Yeah, and she's got Jesse and Tad up there fighting for her, and Frankie, too, a regular war hero. And Jake. There's no way Gardner stands a prayer.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Jesse pants]
Jesse: All right, ok. All right. All right, baby. Calm down. We're going to get this thing down. We're going to get this thing down on the ground. All right, baby, you did good. You did good! You did good, baby!
Angie: Put on your seat belt. I don't want you to fall out!
[Jesse and Angie laugh]
Jesse: Oh, my God. Anything for my new bride. Oh, Jesus.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dixie: Oh, my love, hang in there.
Jake: Oh, God, he's going into shock. Cardiac output is just too low. I'm going to have to puncture the lung and release the pressure. Got anything sharp? Something sharp.
Frankie: I call her ""my lady."" She's sharp, but she ain't sterile.
Jake: She's going to have to do.
Jake: I'm sorry, brother. This is going to hurt.
[Tad groans]
Frankie: Ok. All right. Damn you!
[Frankie struggles with Robert for the gun]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Here. Get it off now.
Zach: All right. Just relax.
Greenlee: Relax? Relaxing got me here -- trusting, believing. What the hell was I thinking? Ok, I'll relax. I'm still not forgiving you.
Greenlee: Did you throw things when you found out?
Zach: Maybe one thing.
Greenlee: That was it? How did you do it -- be ok with it?
Zach: I wasn't ok with it. It's, um --
Greenlee: You are now.
Zach: The punch helped. It felt good.
Greenlee: Yeah. You punched Aidan hard. Maybe I'll forgive you.
Zach: I understand if you don't. People don't like being lied to.
[Ring hits the floor]
Zach: Hey. Come here.
[Zach hugs Greenlee]
Zach: It's ok. It's going to be ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Greenlee shouldn't be alone, Ryan. I'm worried about her, and I will go after her, but Zach swears it would only make things worse.
Ryan: So you want me to find her.
Kendall: Well, yeah. You're not part of this mess, and she needs that.
Ryan: Maybe she just needs some space.
Kendall: Please, Ryan. You and Greenlee had that whole green Dynamite Kiddo butterfly thing -- whatever that was, you had that, and she needs that superhero now.
Ryan: Well, I don't remember any of that, so --
Kendall: But you still have the connection. She'll listen to you, and you can make her understand.
Ryan: Greenlee's fiancé slept with her best friend. The people that love her most in the world lied to her. I don't think I can explain that.
Kendall: But, Ryan, please, please. I need this. Greenlee needs this. Oh. Oh. Ugh. Sorry, sorry, I --
Ryan: What?
Kendall: Of course. No.
Ryan: What?
Kendall: I totally understand why you don't want to go after Greenlee, because you have all that love for her that you don't have for Annie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Hang in there.
[Frankie and Robert continue fighting]
Jake: Here we go.
Jesse: Ah!
Jake: Ok. I'm right here.
[Tad wheezes]
Jake: Good, good. You're responding. Thank you.
Dixie's voice: Thank you.
Jake: That's very kind of you.
[Tad gasps]
Jesse: Hey!
Robert: Ah! Ow!
Jake: Get him tight.
Frankie: Don't even think about it. Mom.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Jesse pants]
Jesse: We got it. We got it, baby. We're ok. We're ok.
Angie: I love you.
Jesse: I know. Me, too. Me, too. I love you. Ok. All right.
[Jesse and Angie laugh and kiss as they land the helicopter]
Jesse: We did it. Baby, we did it. We did it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Kathy was just a picture at the wedding.
Julia: She was so excited.
Krystal: Joe, what's the good news?
Julia: It's bad.
Joe: The bullet hit your liver and did some damage.
Julia: It's lacerated? Badly?
Krystal: But you can fix that, can't you, Dr. Joe? I mean, some stitches and -- and she'll be good as new.
Joe: We're going to get Julia into the O.R. right away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: How about we draw something special for your Aunt Julia?
Kathy: Can we call her?
Colby: I bet you're a great artist.
Kathy: I want Aunt Julia.
Adam: You know, I -- I have it on the utmost authority that your Aunt Julia loves cats. So, why don't we -- why don't we draw her a cat? A great big cat. What do we call it? What's his name?
Kathy: Sam. That's my cousin's name.
Adam: Sam, perfect, perfect cat -- name for a cat. Inspired. What about his whiskers? Let's see. Hmm. Hmm. What about whiskers? Long or short?
Kathy: Long.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joe: We'll get you prepped.
Julia: No. No surgery.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Guy's name is Robert Gardner. He just retired from the FBI, and he's armed.
Cassandra: Look, he's got my mother, Angie Hubbard.
Officer: All right, how many people on the roof?
Greg: Robert, Angie -- four men went after them.
Cassandra: One of them is my brother, Frankie Hubbard.
Officer: Was anyone else armed?
Cassandra: Look, you have to save her, ok?
Opal: They will. They will save her, honey.
Cassandra: You have to --
Opal: They'll save them all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Baby, it's ok. It's ok. It's ok. Look at me. Look at me. Are you ok? Are you ok?
Angie: Oh, boy, I do a lot for you, don't I?
[Jesse laughs]
Jesse: I love you. I love you. All right, come on. Come on. Let's go finish this. All right? You with me? All right. Breathe, baby.
[Jesse and Angie cry then get out of the chopper and hug in relief]
Angie: Oh, my God, Tad.
Robert: Ow! Oh!
Jesse: You ok, son?
Frankie: I'm good.
Jesse: All right, hold him still. I want to look at the man who tried to kill my wife for a rock.
[Jesse takes the diamond out of Rob's pocket then picks up the gun and points it at his chest]
Robert: Damn you, Hubbard.
Jesse: You -- you're done, Papel. You are so done!
Jake: He's lost a lot of blood.
Angie: But you kept him out of shock.
Jake: Barely. He's in bad shape, Angie.
Angie: Hey, handsome. We're going to take care of you, ok?
Robert: Go ahead. Shoot me. Go on, you know you want to. Hell, all those -- all those years, huh, I kept you from your precious woman. She's a sweet little thing, isn't she? Huh?
Jesse: Shut up!
[Robert chuckles]
Jesse: Shut up.
Robert: Go on, you got a gun. Why don't you use it?
Frankie: Dad, don't do it.
Robert: 20 years -- 20 years, you've been wanting to do this. All that hate, all that rage, and now you got a chance, huh? Finally. So, go ahead. Huh? You've been dreaming about this, haven't you? Haven't you? Haven't you, huh?
Frankie: You cannot give him what he wants, Dad. He knows what it's going to be like. Prison for an ex-FBI agent? Come on. Now if you shoot him -- if you shoot him, you give him an easy way out. Now, he's given you 20 years of hell. He's given me 20 years -- us 20 years of hell. I say, you give it back to him.
[Robert coughs]
Frankie: Make him do his time.
Robert: Oh!
Frankie: Oh, yeah! All right, all right, all right. Yeah.
Robert: You're a little coward, ain't you?
Frankie: All right.
Officer: Police! Drop the gun!
Frankie: Here's your man right here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: No, no. She doesn't mean that, Joe. Of course, she wants the surgery. The loss of blood, the shock, the drugs --
Julia: Krystal, I know what I'm doing. No surgery.
Krystal: No, no, this is crazy.
Julia: I have a steady internal bleed, a severely lacerated liver.
Krystal: That's -- that's why they're going to operate, so they can fix that. Tell her.
Julia: It would only be temporary.
Krystal: That's not true. That -- that can't be true. Right, Joe?
Joe: We'll pack the wound.
Julia: I'll die anyway. You know that.
Krystal: No. No, no. That can't be. There's got to be some -- a transplant. We'll turn Pine Valley upside down to find a donor. I'll volunteer right now. Joe, test me. Come on.
Joe: The lead time for testing takes weeks. We don't have that long. Want to see Kathy?
Julia: No. I brought her here when her mother died. I won't put her through that.
Julia: It's the best decision, Krystal.
Joe: We'll do everything we can to make you comfortable, Julia.
Julia: Thank you.
Krystal: Is there anything I can do? Anything that you need?
Julia: My sister Maria in California. She is Kathy's appointed guardian. Call her for me.
Krystal: Of course. Of course. I just -- I just wish that --
Julia: Maria has a wonderful family. Kathy adores Sam and Maddie. She'll be happy and loved.
Julia: One more thing.
Krystal: Anything.
Julia: Tell Kathy I love her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Robert: I'll be in touch. Ow!
Frankie: You did the right thing. You did.
Jesse: I'm not so sure.
[Frankie hugs his dad]
Jesse: How's he doing?
Angie: He doesn't have much time, Jesse.
Jesse: You got your wings?
Frankie: Like a bird. Flown one, flown them all.
Jesse: We got transportation.
Jake: I'll call P.V.H., tell them we're on the way.
Jesse: Thaddeus, you listen to me. You hang in there, all right? You hang in there. You cannot leave us. You can't leave us, man. You hang in there. You hear me?
Jake: Come on, come on, come on.
Jesse: You just hang on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Ryan, I'm sorry about the whole Greenlee thing. I shouldn't have brought it up. You -- you have enough troubles of your own.
Ryan: It's ok. It's all right. Look, Annie's going to have to know about Julia, all right? She told me that they're close.
Kendall: Yeah, I know. Of course. I should go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Surviving that bomb shelter, bad food, bad water, snakes, and skeletons, and no air -- that was easy, but letting myself trust someone again -- the scariest thing I've ever done in my life, and look where it got me.
Zach: Oh. How do snails fight? They slug it out. Slug -- slug it out.
Greenlee: That was terrible.
Zach: Yeah.
Greenlee: Thank you.
Zach: You want something? A glass of water, a cup of coffee, or scotch? Water?
[Greenlee kisses Zach]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeps]
Krystal: I'll tell Kathy that her mother was strong and brave and beautiful, and that you loved her to the other side of the moon.
Julia: Her favorite color is yellow. And she likes creamy peanut butter, not chunky. And she likes to have her back rubbed when she goes to sleep. She likes bubble baths and butterfly kisses, and she wants a pony.
Dixie: You've taken such good care of my Kate. So much love. Thank you. I wish you didn't have to go, but she'll be all right. I promise you, Julia, our little girl -- she'll be all right.
Krystal: Julia?
Julia: She's going to be all right. My little girl's going to be all right.
[Monitor flatlines as Julia takes her last breath]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frankie: I love you guys.
Jesse: Be careful up there.
Jake: Buckle up, bro. We're going airborne.
[As Frankie and Jake take Tad to PVH in the helicopter, Jesse and Angie stand together on the roof kissing]
[NEXT_ON]
Greenlee  to Zach : Let Kendall go. Make love to me.
Angie: Julia, I want you to come back.
Krystal  to J.R. : What about Tad?
J.R.: He's going to be all right.
Jake: A partial tear --
J.R.: He's not going to leave you and Jenny now.
[Monitor flatlines as Dixie watches over Tad]","Jesse manages to rescue Angie from Robert's clutches but then struggles to land the helicopter. Tad is shot. The bullet went through his arm into his chest. Dixie hovers over him while Jake works frantically to stop the bleeding. Julia is rushed to the hospital, but she has some major internal bleeding plus a lacerated liver that costs her her life. Robert was knocked out of the helicopter by Jesse, but he begins to come to. Adam and Colby take Kate home to Adam's mansion and try to distract her. Krystal stands vigil by Julia's hospital bed when she receives the bad news from Joe. Realizing that her condition is fatal, Julia refuses surgery. Zach goes to see Greenlee who is busy tossing everything of Aidan's out the door. Kendall tells Ryan what happened between herself and Aidan and wants him to go after Greenlee, but he refuses. Cassandra begins to panic over what happened to her mom. Robert manages to grab the gun and get on his feet. Frankie sees him and tackles him. They struggle over the gun. Greenlee urges Zach to get Aidan's ring off her finger. Greenlee informs Zach that she will not forgive him. Zach holds Greenlee when she begins to cry over Aidan, then they kiss. Jesse and Angie land the helicopter safely then are horrified to see Tad lying in a pool of blood. As she's dying, Julia asks Krystal to get in touch with Maria, because she is Kate's legal guardian. Jesse wants to shoot Robert, but Frankie asks him to make him do his time in prison instead. The police arrive and take Robert away. Realizing that Tad needs immediate hospitalization, Frankie and Jake fly him there by helicopter. After Dixie thanks her for taking such good care of Kate, Julia takes her last breath, confident that her little girl will be all right.",summ_screen
"[Erica sniffs]
Jack: What do you have there?
Erica: I have photographs of my fiancée and of my daughter. Please don't take them away from me. Please don't do that. you've taken everything else from me. Please, please let me at least keep these.
Man: Are you all right?
Erica: Why? Don't I look all right? You mean I don't look like the same dazzling Erica Kane that you see in movies and magazines and TV? Maybe that's because you're holding me prisoner, and maybe for some reason it means more to you for some other reason than money. I don't understand. But your boss Jane -- she's gonna find out that it's not easy being Erica Kane -- even when you are actually Erica Kane.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Doctor: You realize this won't all make it better, don't you? Not after what you've been through.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Let me. Um, Jackson called me. He couldn't get a hold of Krystal. I don't know all the details. Are you all right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liza: Ok. So what is so important that this couldn't wait until the morning?
Tad: Forensics report on Diana Holden.
Liza: You seriously just brought me over here to read something that I've read a thousand times?
Tad: Read it again, and this time read between the lines.
Liza: Ok, you know what? My job is to read the facts, and the facts in this report
Tad: If you're after facts, you should know that the most important one isn't in there. It's what's not in this that's the most important. Look, you indicted the wrong guy, and most likely it's gonna cost him his life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cara: You can't help me, Jake. Please let me go.
Jake: I'm not doing that. I can't do that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ricky: Wow. Well, aren't you full of surprises. First the recorder, and now this?
Kendall: It's over, Ricky.
Ricky: Is it, Kendall? Because this thing right here? That's not gonna do you much good. So guess what? You have no proof, Kendall. And if you kill me, you're going to make your children very lonely. Mommy goes away to prison for years and years --
Kendall: Shut up! Shut up! I will not let you use my children against me anymore. You took away their father. You used them to get close to me, just like you used my friends and my family.
Ricky: No, no, no. You still don't get it. That's the thing: I did this for you. Ok, Zach -- that was just business -- everything else was about that life that we talked about, that life that we dreamed of and that you said that you wanted with me.
Kendall: I hate you. I hate you! I only said those things to make you prove what you did. I only said those things to make you pay for what you did.
Ricky: Really? That admittance of guilt? Guess what -- you don't have that anymore, Kendall. So what are you going to do, shoot me?!
Kendall: You don't think I will? Go ahead. Take another step. Safety's off. Magazine's got a full load ready to go. Zach taught me how to shoot, and he was one hell of a good teacher.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: It's one thing to try to impersonate someone for a day or two, but to try to take my whole life? To live with the people who know me best? Can she run a company? Can she handle the press? Can she juggle 40 balls in the air at the same time and look good doing it? Do you really want to go to prison for her bizarre desire to be me? Look, you know so much about me, and I don't even know your name. Won't you tell? These are my daughters. This is the man I love, and she's trying to take it all away from me. You can't possibly be as cruel as she is.
Man: You have no idea of what I've taken away from people.
[Phone rings]
Jane: Yes, I am trying to get out there just as soon as I can. Is everything ok?
Man: She's not happy. I've never really seen her like this, but there's nothing she can do. What about you?
Jane: What do you mean?
Man: You sound a little upset.
Jane: No, I'm fine. Just too many reminders of things that I need to forget.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: Any news?
Jack: No. I'm still waiting to hear back from Jesse. Listen, Kendall is going to be fine. There's nothing I can do to help her, but maybe there's some way I can help you?
Bianca: I'm not the one who's out there missing with a murderer.
Jack: No, thank God, you're not. But you did just come through something pretty scary.
Bianca: Yeah. Yeah, I did.
Jack: Something that might've brought back some bad memories.
Bianca: No, Ricky is not Michael Cambias. I'm fine, as long as Kendall's ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Have you been checked out by a doctor?
Marissa: No. I'm fine. I'm just a little shaken up.
J.R.: Ok. Then why don't you come back to the house with me?
Marissa: No, I -- I want to stay here. I don't want to leave Bianca until I'm sure she's ok.
J.R.: Jack just told me that she's fine. She's got her mom. Come back to the house, eat some food, take a hot shower.
Marissa: Yeah. Yeah, I do want to take a shower. I want to get the memory of that man's touch off of me.
J.R.: I'm gonna make sure that he's caught and that he never touches you again. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: I can't let you just risk your life like this, ok?
Cara: No, I'm not gonna stay here when my brother could be over there --
Jake: Your brother would want you to be here. Your brother wants you to be safe. That's what he would want.
Cara: He could be dead, Jake. He could be dead. So, no, you are not gonna stop me, and I'm gonna do what I want to do. Ok?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liza: Griffin Castillo was found at the scene when Diana Holden's freshly strangled body was found in his bed.
Tad: With somebody else's DNA under her fingernails.
Liza: So she's got bad hygiene. She didn't scrub her nails that morning. Is that really all you've got, because I've got a lot more evidence here that is going to convict him.
Tad: And that's the problem. Liza, honestly, why do you go to work in the morning? Are you after a conviction or justice? Because if you want another notch on your bedpost, by all means, you are wasting your time. But if you want the truth, you're gonna test that DNA again.
Liza: Against who?
Tad: Revered Ricky Torres.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ricky: You don't want to shoot me.
Kendall: No, you couldn't be more wrong.
Ricky: You shoot me now, and you'll never know the truth.
Kendall: I know everything I need to know about what you did to Zach.
Ricky: I'm not talking about Zach. I'm talking about your sweet baby sister.
Kendall: What have you done to Bianca? Where is she? Answer me!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: I want you to listen to me. You are not to be worried about anybody or anything. You've been through enough. We will find Kendall, and Ricky -- if I have anything to say about it -- will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Bianca: Thank you.
Jack: You're welcome.
Bianca: I wonder what's taking Mom so long.
Jack: I was kind of wondering the same thing myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jane's voice: You don't understand. I wouldn't expect you to.
Doctor: Even though it's been a while, the loss must still be with you.
Jane: I don't want to talk about it, and now I don't have to. Erica Kane doesn't suffer. Erica Kane doesn't lose.
Jack: Erica? Sweetheart, what is it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Please keep me posted.
Marissa: Is there any news?
J.R.: Not yet. How are you feeling?
Marissa: I'm better after the shower, but still --
J.R.: How would you like a glass of wine?
Marissa: Yeah, I'll take you up on that.
J.R.: All right. I haven't told you this, but I'm very proud of you. Bianca's very lucky to have someone like you with her. You're shivering. Let me get you a throw.
Marissa: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liza: Ricky Torres? What does a reverend have to do with a dead casino executive?
Tad: I don't know. I'm not sure yet. I haven't been able to fill in all the blanks. It's complicated, but I swear to you he's up to his neck in this: In Diana Holden's murder and Zach's.
Liza: Zach's?
Tad: And Zach's. Like I said, it's complicated. The only thing you got to know right now is that Kendall is in serious trouble, and I will bet you a year's salary the DNA under her fingernails belongs to Torres. So you have to reopen the investigation before it's too late.
Liza: I don't know.
Tad: Liza, for God's sake, give me a break here, ok? It's Cara's brother that's out there. He's on the run, and she's worried sick. I don't want some trigger-happy cop to find him before I have a chance to prove that he's innocent. And I don't think it's fair for Kendall to be out there risking her life to put this guy away when we have enough evidence to do it ourselves. Please.
Liza: Ok. All right. I'll put a warrant out for a DNA sample for Ricky Torres.
Tad: Thank you -- and Cara thanks you.
Liza: I just realized just now just how much you really love your wife.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Phone rings]
Jake: Stop, stop. Jake Martin.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Don't move. Tell me where Bianca is now.
Ricky: Ok. She's somewhere where she's gonna need to be rescued, and soon. So if I were you, I'd be careful with that safety being off. Because if you get rid of me, you'll get rid of the only person who can lead you to her.
Kendall: You call the cops. Call the cops. Tell them exactly where Bianca is.
Ricky: I got a better idea. Why don't you call them?
Kendall: Hey! Stop it!
Ricky: Give me the gun.
Kendall: Stop it!
Ricky: Let go.
Kendall: No! Ohh!
Ricky: Relax. Oh, Kendall, Kendall. Oh, I wanted you to love me, Kendall. And even though I know that you might not want me, guess what. I still want you -- and I always get what I want. Let's play a little game. Let's pretend that none of this ugly business ever happened, that you've completely surrendered yourself to me, because I can make everything that's bad in your life go away, Kendall. Your husband, your sister -- none of it matters anymore. All you know -- is I can make it all feel better. That's it. That's the Kendall I wanted to see, baby. Ah!
[Kendall whimpers then kicks Ricky off her]
Ricky: Why the hell did you have to go do that for, huh?! Oh, Kendall. We could've been so good together, Kendall. And now? Now I'm just gonna have to end this. Ok?
[Door opens]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: I thought you were going out to get Bianca some food.
Jane: I was. But then a reporter called and work came up, and my phone hasn't stopped ringing.
Jack: So turn the damn thing off.
Jane: And what I think I should do is what I said I was gonna do, which is to go get some real food for Bianca.
Jack: Erica, why am I getting the feeling that you just don't want to be in Bianca's hospital room?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Bianca remembers]
Bianca's voice: Aah! Oh! Oh!
Ricky's voice: You know everything, don't you, Bianca?
Michael: Stupid, self-righteous bitch.
Ricky: I was hoping there wouldn't be any more complications.
Bianca's voice: No, stop! Aah! Stop it! Stop! Let me go! Let me go! Let me go! Let me go! Come on, let me go! Stop it! Let me go! Let me go! Stop it! Stop! I'm not afraid of you. I won't be afraid of you or anyone like you ever again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marissa: I kept thinking that any minute Ricky was gonna come through that door and kill the both of us. And then I thought of Annie and what she did and what a person like that is capable of when their mind snaps.
J.R.: Annie was my fault. I should've seen it happening.
Marissa: But nobody can take away what she did.
J.R.: I can try, if you let me. What? What is it?
Marissa: I know you too well, J.R.
J.R.: What are you talking about?
Marissa: You're using the situation to your advantage, to keep me here, to keep me close to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: We -- ahem. We can't --
Cara: It's ok. It's -- nothing happened, so -- yeah. Nothing happened.
Jake: Right.
Tad: Hey. I found you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ricky: Bravo. We're very impressed. I didn't realize you could fly, Doc.
Griffin: It's over, Ricky. Let her go.
Ricky: Yeah. You're right about that. It is over. But how did you get on board?
Griffin: I convinced a guy on a speedboat that there was a woman in danger on this boat. Now, let her go.
Ricky: Hey, hey. All I got to say is thank you.
Griffin: For what?
Ricky: Because you gave me everything that I need to get out of this. Dr. Griffin Castillo -- fugitive, drug dealer, and murderer -- finds the woman that he loves in the arms of her fiancé. So he kills poor Kendall, and then he turns the gun on himself. You like that? I do. But don't worry, guys, because I will deliver both of your eulogies.
Kendall: Aah!
[Gunshot]
Ricky: Ugh! Agh, agh, agh! You son of a bitch! You broke my leg! Ugh!
Griffin: You ok? Look at me. Look at me! You killed Zach. You killed Diana Holden, and you framed me for her murder, and you framed me for selling the drugs.
Ricky: Griff, you got no proof. Ok? You know it. I will get away with all of it, live to make another plane explode in the sky.
Kendall: Griffin, no!
Ricky: Come on. You don't have the guts. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jane: Of course, I want to be in that room with Bianca. I just thought it would be a good idea to get her some decent food to eat.
Jack: Erica, you don't go off to pick up food. You have it delivered. I mean, what is it? Sweetheart, what's wrong?
Jane: Look, honestly, um, it is difficult for me to be in there with her right now. It just brings back some horrible memories.
Jack: All right. That I totally get. I was concerned about Bianca's reaction to all this, as well.
Jane: And, Jack, I just want to go back to having fun. Back to that magical date we were having, where we were laughing and really enjoying each other's company -- instead of being here in this hospital and worrying about my daughter.
Jack: Look, this is all gonna turn out ok, and we will get back there. I promise you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Believe it or not, when I put my arm around you just now, that was me trying to be compassionate. But if you'd like me to keep my distance, I will.
Marissa: No, I -- I don't know what I'm feeling right now.
J.R.: I'm sure you're feeling pretty freaked out.
Marissa: No, that's the odd thing -- I'm not as freaked out as I thought I would be. I was ready to fight as hard as I could. If Ricky had shown up --
J.R.: He would've been sorry.
Marissa: Damn straight! But I decided I wasn't gonna wait around for that. So I worked on those ropes as hard as I could, and I got my hands free, and then together we kicked that door in, you know? We did it in one kick!
J.R.: It's a good thing that you and Bianca have great legs.
Marissa: J.R.
J.R.: What? I'm just trying to keep things light.
Marissa: Pour me another and maybe I'll chuckle a little.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: It's good news. Liza's agreed to reopen Griffin's case.
Cara: That's great. What did you find?
Tad: It's what I didn't find, is what I'm hoping to find. You see, she's gonna take a look at the DNA underneath Diana Holden's finger -- what the hell's going on? Did I miss something?
Jake: Oh. Yes. There was a report that came in, and it's -- there was an attack on the Afghan border, and there was a group of humanitarian doctors there and there was a lot of casualties, and it's possible -- it may be possible that Griffin was there.
Cara: And I can't seem to get any information, so I'm not sure if he's alive or if he's dead.
Tad: Cara, it's ok.
Cara: It's not --
Tad: No, Griffin's alive.
Jake: Tad, you don't --
Tad: It's not a joke. He's alive. Not only that, he's here in Pine Valley. He just pretended to leave, because he wanted to prove his innocence and he wanted to look after Kendall.
Cara: I'm sorry. He's really alive?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Griffin, listen to me. I want to kill him, too, but you can't.
Ricky: No, don't put it past him, Kendall. He prides himself on being the great healer, but he loves you, too.
Griffin: You're pushing your luck.
Ricky: You're exactly like me, Castillo. You think nothing can break you, nothing can get to you. But then somebody like Kendall walks into your life, and then all reason goes out the window, because you know what? You want her, and if you have to kill for her, you will. Come on. Come on! Blow me away like I blew her husband away into tiny little pieces. Come on!
Griffin: I am nothing like you.
Jesse: Police! Freeze! Drop the gun, Castillo. Drop it now! Kick it over. Lieutenant, we're all clear here. I got it under control. All right. Just so you know, Coast Guard has got the bridge locked down. So no stupid moves.
Ricky: Thank God, Chief. Thank God you're here. These two were trying to kill me. This one killed that woman, and she helped him escape. Go on, arrest them!
Kendall: He's a liar.
Ricky: Oh, please. All this time you were trying to make me believe that you loved me, that you wanted to marry me, while she was keeping him hidden away.
Kendall: No, he killed Zach. He killed that Diana woman, too.
Ricky: No, they're trying to fool you. Ok? This guy broke my leg, and he was gonna shoot me. You saw him.
Griffin: Jesse, you can't possibly believe what --
Jesse: Shut up. You've been a big enough pain in my ass, all right? You. You're under arrest for kidnapping Bianca Montgomery and Marissa Chandler.
Kendall: Bianca? What happened to Bianca? Is Bianca all right?
Jesse: She'll be fine. She was locked up in the good reverend's closet with Marissa, right?
Ricky: Hey, I told you -- ow -- my leg is broken!
Jesse: Improvise. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
Ricky: I love you, Kendall. I love you. Regardless of what happened, I love you.
Kendall: I hate you. Shut up! You killed Zach! You killed my husband! You killed him! You killed my husband! You killed my husband! No! No.
Griffin: Hey. Kendall? Kendall, it's over. You did it. You did it. You did it.
Kendall: No. No, no, I didn't. I didn't. I couldn't have done it without you. Yeah, my kids are safe now. Now my kids are safe, and maybe Zach can rest in peace.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: We will get back to that wonderful life, but right now your daughter needs you. Ok? You are the only person who can help her tap that inner strength of hers that is the hallmark of the Kane women.
Jane: I am.
Jack: So get out there and take a walk, get some air, shake off whatever's bothering you, and then get back here and help your daughter.
Jane: Yes. I think you're absolutely right. I do need to take a walk.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frankie: I'll have the lab tests back later tonight. So get a good night's rest, and you'll be on your way home in the morning.
Bianca: And what about the panic attack I had?
Frankie: If you're asking if you need medication, I don't think so. You're in pretty good shape after the day you've had. You and Marissa really pulled each other through. So, good night's rest, see you in the morning.
Bianca: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: I'm gonna go check on A.J. I'll be right back.
Marissa: Thanks. Hey, J.R.? Thank you for being so sweet. I really, really appreciate all of this.
J.R.: Shh. You're gonna ruin my reputation. And if you tell anyone, I'll deny it.
[Phone rings]
Marissa: Hello?
Bianca: Hey. It's me. How you doing?
Marissa: I'm good. How are you?
Bianca: Ok. Is it too late to call?
Marissa: No, no. In fact, I was just thinking about calling you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: I think it's fantastic.
Cara: Why didn't you tell me before?
Tad: Because I couldn't. I didn't have a choice. I only found out about it myself recently, and then he made me promise that I wouldn't tell anybody, especially you. And I hated to keep you in the dark. I knew you were in pain, but I gave him my word, and all he was trying to do was protect you.
Jake: Protect her from what, exactly?
Tad: Are you kidding? From doing something crazy. I hate to admit it, but it worked.
Cara: Griffin's alive.
Tad: Yep.
[Phone rings]
Tad: Hang on. Oh, this is huge. Hey, Jesse, tell me something good. You're kidding. Both of them? And they're ok? You -- yeah. No, it's fine. Listen, I'll call you back later. Um, ha ha ha ha!
Cara: What happened?
Tad: Griffin and Kendall just nailed the real killer, and you're never gonna guess who it is. Now, listen. I'm sure he would like to see your smiling face, so what do you say?
Cara: Yes, let's go! Yes, let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Bianca's safe, and you're safe, and the man that killed Zach is behind bars.
Griffin: Yeah. It's all good.
Kendall: I don't know how I can ever thank you. Oh, my God, Griffin. Griffin, you were shot.
Griffin: It's ok. It's all right. It's not serious. I would know -- I'm a doctor, remember? No, it's all good. I got lucky. It's just a graze.
Kendall: No, no, we have to get you to a hospital.
Griffin: No, no, no. All this has to be is washed and dressed. I would know. What's important now is that it's over.
Jesse: Not quite yet. I'm afraid I still have to put you under arrest, Doctor.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Look at yourself. Jane's more you that you are right now. She will not bring me down, because only one person can say these words: ""I am Erica Kane.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: I just want to make sure you're doing ok.
Marissa: Good. J.R. has been amazing, but don't tell him I said so.
Jack: Hey, hey. Great news. They found Kendall. She's ok. Torres is in police custody.
Bianca: Oh, my God! Thank God!
Jack: Yeah. I'm gonna go find your mom, give her the good news, ok?
Bianca: Did you hear that?
Marissa: Yeah, yeah. Great news.
Bianca: Oh! We don't have to worry about him ever again -- not that you were afraid or anything.
Marissa: You're wrong there. I was terrified.
Bianca: You could've fooled me.
Marissa: Wow. Crazy day, huh?
Bianca: It was. We make a great team.
Marissa: Hell, yeah.
J.R.: Hey. I just heard that Kendall's ok.
Marissa: Oh, I got a better source. I already got the 411.
J.R.: Is that Bianca?
Marissa: Yeah.
J.R.: Tell her that I'm glad that she's safe and Kendall, too.
Marissa: Will do. Did you hear that?
Bianca: Yeah. Tell J.R. to take good care of you, or he'll answer to me.
Marissa: I will do. Have a good night.
Bianca: You, too. Sleep well.
J.R.: Your room's ready. Why don't you get a good night's sleep?
Marissa: Thank you, J.R.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Cara?
Cara: Yes?
Tad: You do know it's gonna take a while? That boat was out there.
Cara: No, thanks. No, I want to wait here. I do. I'm excited. I want to see his face. I want to see that he's really here.
Tad: Yeah, I'm sure. Listen, be honest. How angry are you with me for not telling you about Griffin, on a scale from one to punching my lights out?
Cara: I'm not angry. Ok? I understand why you didn't tell me. It's all good. Hey, you helped keep my brother alive. Yes, you did. Thank you.
Tad: Well, hey. I got the feeling I should've told you no matter what I promised Griffin.
Cara: Ok. All right. Do the dishes for a month. We're even.
Tad: No, it's not a joke. Look, hey, a marriage vow is supposed to be sacred, even when it comes from a marriage as unique as ours. I can't help thinking that I let you down, that I broke mine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: He's been shot. He needs a doctor.
Jesse: We're gonna need another ambulance at the dock. How bad is it?
Griffin: Just a graze. It's ok.
Kendall: You can't possibly think he's guilty after all of this.
Jesse: This is not my decision, Kendall. The man has got outstanding warrants. I can't just ignore those -- not to mention resisting arrest, assaulting an officer.
Kendall: He was trying to save my life.
Jesse: Ok. And that will all come out, I'm sure. But right now I've got to do my job.
Kendall: Yes, I understand that, but he caught the man who killed Zach! We have the proof right there. It's right on that thing. I got Ricky to confess. He confessed that he killed Zach, and he killed Diana Holden. You can't do this, Jesse!
Griffin: Kendall, it's all right. Hey, he's just doing his job. Everything will work out, I promise.
Kendall: We're gonna end this. We're gonna make this right. We're gonna get your life back to the way it used to be before you turned it upside down for me.
Griffin: I am so looking forward to it. Let's go.","Tad persuades Liza to reopen the case against Griffin and seek DNA from Ricky to prove that he killed Diana. "" Erica"" and Bianca both relive bad memories at the hospital ""Erica"" remembers her plastic surgery and the doctor telling her that the surgery won't help her replace the loved ones she has lost. Erica tries to persuade Jane's employee to let her go since she is sure that he isn't as cold as she is but he says that she doesn't know the things he has taken from people. Bianca again recalls Michael's rape and how Ricky grabbed her and how hard she fought back against him then she tells herself that she will never be afraid of Michael or people like him again. Cara is vulnerable and is about to leave to go look for Griffin when she returns and gives Jake a passionate kiss which he returns they begin to take their clothes off when they are interrupted when Jake gets a call from the hospital. Kendal almost shoots Ricky but he distracts her and takes the gun away from her and pins her to the ground and starts to kiss Kendall. Kendall sticks her knee where it can most hurt Ricky and tries to get away but he grabs her again and points a gun at her temple. Griffin arrives and he and Ricky struggle for the gun a shot goes off and Griffin breaks Ricky's leg and Griffin considers killing Ricky but Kendall reminds him that he is better then Ricky.",summ_screen
"Erica: Oh, this must be a mistake. This can't be right.
Guard: Do you want to see the visitor or not?
Erica: I don't know. Who did you say it was again?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Hey, Jake.
Jake: Hey, what's happening? No beer?
Aidan: Well, I didn't think Tad was up for it just yet. Is he awake?
Jake: Well, yeah. Krystal's in with him.
Aidan: Ok, well, I don't want to interrupt, so can you tell me -- you know, is Tad going to be back on his feet soon?
Jake: Well, he's not going to be dancing on the bar anytime soon, but he's doing well. He's looking good. What's the matter with you? Why are you looking like you just lost your best friend?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Greenlee.
Greenlee: Who did you think it was -- a ninja?
Ryan: You shouldn't sneak up on people like that.
Greenlee: Well, I saw you, and I thought I'd surprise you.
Ryan: Yeah, well, congratulations. You surprised me. You ok?
Greenlee: Yeah.
Ryan: What are you doing here?
Greenlee: Oh, nothing much, just trying to figure out how my entire life jumped off the tracks.
Ryan: You, too, huh?
Greenlee: I can mosey on down the sand if you want to be alone.
Ryan: No, I've been alone long enough. Stay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: Hi, has my blood work come back yet?
Receptionist: No, as soon as it does, we'll give you a call.
Woman: Dr. Campbell is wonderful. Are you pregnant?
Annie: Not yet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: We almost lost him.
Babe: But we didn't. Tad made it.
J.R: And Kathy is Kate.
Babe: Yes, your sister.
J.R.: Tad looked so long for that little girl, and my father knew she was here all the time. He knew.
Babe: It's ok, J.R. Tad has his daughter right now.
J.R.: No, it's not ok. It's not ok. Adam Chandler's lost his son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: I found Kate.
Tad: Where's Adam? I need to talk to him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: You're still beating yourself up for not being on the roof when Tad got shot.
Aidan: No, it's just some personal stuff, that's all. I'm going to wait for Krystal and then I'm going to go and see Tad.
Jake: No, why don't you just let me buy you a cup of coffee, all right? And we can talk about why Greenlee is such a -- a pain in the ass.
Aidan: So, what -- you're a mind reader, too, now, huh?
Jake: No, I'm not being rude when I say this is -- it's just that I've been there.
Aidan: Greenlee broke up with me. She broke off the engagement.
[Jake sighs]
Jake: That's a shame, because I thought, in you, she finally found the right one.
Aidan: So did I.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Is there any more news on Tad?
Ryan: It sounds like he's going to be ok.
Greenlee: Oh, thank God.
Ryan: I know. I know. It still hasn't hit me that Julia's gone. Yeah, he told me about how incredibly kind she was to her and to Emma. She let them stay at Wildwind. She let us have our wedding at Wildwind. I'm sorry.
Greenlee: You can say the word wedding.
Ryan: I wasn't thinking about you and Aidan.
Greenlee: Look on the bright side. With no vows to write, no dress to have altered, I'll have tons tons of free time. Maybe I'll take up knitting.
Ryan: You don't have to do that, Greenlee. It's just you and me here.
Greenlee: Do what?
Ryan: That. Pretend that everything's fine, that everything's normal, blow it off like you did at Spike's birthday.
Greenlee: How was that for you? Seeing your little man turn two?
Ryan: It was amazing it was a great experience. Talking about our problems --
Greenlee: I know, I know, it seems wrong with all the other stuff that's gone down.
Ryan: It sure makes you think, doesn't it? That everything can just change so incredibly fast.
Greenlee: One minute a person's there, the next they're not.
Ryan: One bullet. One bullet can take away an entire life.
Greenlee: Or four years. It's ok to talk about it.
Ryan: Well, that's true. I hurt a lot of people. I hurt a lot of people. I hurt you the most.
Greenlee: That's all in the past.
Ryan: Maybe it's my karma. Seriously -- for being so incredibly selfish for -- you know, for leaving Jonathan and Erin when they were just two innocent kids, for leaving you when you were pregnant with my child. You know, I ran away from life then, so now, my life's being taken from me.
Greenlee: You know what? You don't deserve this. You're a good man. A fabulous father.
Ryan: I do love my kids more than I ever thought possible, that's for sure. They're a part of me -- and so are my memories. My memories are a part of me, and I just want them back, you know? It's like, I want my life back. Somebody help me. I need to fix this.
Greenlee: It won't always be like this.
Ryan: It's like, everywhere I go, everything I do -- I'm there -- I know I'm there, but I don't feel it -- a part of me doesn't feel it. You know, I need to just -- I need to feel it again, Greenlee.
Greenlee: You will. You'll get it all back -- all of it.
Ryan: I finally remembered something about Annie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Campbell: You and your husband are still having difficulty conceiving?
Annie: We've been trying to make a baby for more than a year. No luck.
Dr. Campbell: It seems there's a problem with ovulation. Your blood work suggests you've stopped producing and releasing eggs.
Annie: No, no, no, no, that's not possible. Doctor, I need to get pregnant.
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J.R.: Adam Chandler uses children to get what he wants, and it makes me sick.
Babe: You know what, J.R.? I know that you're upset, but you have to keep your voice down.
J.R.: And -- and he teased us, do you remember? He teased us that he knew.
Babe: Yes, that's why you moved back to the mansion, because he said he knew where Kate was.
J.R.: And what happened? It was a lie, right? Because what does Adam Chandler do better than anyone else? No, no, the joke was on us.
Babe: You know what? I think we should go.
J.R.: No, just wait a second. Adam Chandler is not my family. He's done playing God with kids. Here's a man who can back me up. Medic? Tell Babe what a snake my father is.
Jake: I was just getting some coffee.
J.R.: Come on, don't be shy. All right, fine, fine. I'll tell her. Colby was supposed to be Jake's daughter.
Babe: What?
Jake: Oh, wow.
J.R.: You know, I think Babe really needs to hear about this. Liza wasn't with my father when she decided to have a child, and she wanted Jake here to be the donor.
Babe: J.R., stop.
J.R.: No. And my father, you know, the sly fox that he is, he switched the samples. And you know what? He let Jake believe that Colby was his daughter for much longer than Adam kept Kate from Tad.
Jake: You know, Colby doesn't know about this, so I'd really appreciate you not broadcasting this all over the hospital.
J.R.: How long did my father keep Jenny before he tried to sell her to strangers? Anyone? No? No one? Well, I'm just going to have to ask Janet.
Jake: Coffee.
Babe: I'm so sorry.
Jake: It's all right.
J.R.: Wait a minute, wait a minute. Shouldn't you gunning for Adam? Shouldn't you be loading your clip? Huh? Aren't you pissed?
Jake: Life's too short, J.R.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Hello, Erica.
Erica: Adam? What are you doing here?
Adam: I need your help.
Erica: You want me to help you?
Adam: Yes, I need a friend.
Erica: [Scoffs] So did I, but I was charged with insider trading thanks to a tip I got from you.
Adam: We've been through all this.
Erica: No, you swept it under the rug, Adam. You said you didn't want to get involved. That's the kind of friend you are.
Adam: Ok, what do you want me to say? I'm sorry.
Erica: Sorry enough to finish out my sentence for me?
Adam: [Sighs]
Erica: Yeah, no, I didn't think so. But you know something, Adam? I'm actually glad you turned your back on me, because it made me do the right thing. No, but that's a concept you haven't acknowledged, and I know that's completely foreign to you.
Adam: Not entirely, Erica.
Erica: Oh, please.
Adam: Tad Martin got what he wants.
Erica: Yes, he's going to live. And I'm sure that's very disappointing to you.
Adam: There have been some new developments regarding Tad's daughter, Kate.
Erica: His missing daughter?
Adam: Not anymore. She's not missing anymore. She's not missing thanks to me.
Erica: You found her?
Adam: Yes.
Erica: Well, that's wonderful. Why did you come all the way over here to tell me that?
Adam: Kathy is Kate. Julia's Kathy.
Erica: Then she was right here in Pine Valley all that time?
[Adam sighs]
Erica: You knew, didn't you, Adam?
Adam: Well, no, not -- not from the start, no --
Erica: Oh, come on. How long, Adam? How long? How long did you deliberately keep Tad from his own daughter?
Adam: Tad Martin deliberately kept me from my daughter forever. Forever. Then he impregnated my wife and kept this child that was supposed to be mine.
Erica: I see, I see, I see. So this is your idea of -- of a payback? Deliberately manipulating the life of an innocent little girl?
Adam: I told him the truth. I probably saved the man's life.
Erica: So you want me to build you a statue?
Adam: I knew it was wrong. I --
Erica: Wrong? Way below wrong, Adam. This was despicable. I mean, even by your low standards.
Adam: No.
Erica: What am I saying? You're Adam Chandler.
Adam: Oh, and you're Erica Kane. You've done this just the same. Maybe worse.
Erica: Oh, no, sorry, Adam. This time, you have trumped all of us.
Adam: I've lost J.R. and Colby.
Erica: And don't forget Krystal.
Adam: No, don't worry. I won't forget.
Erica: And so, was it worth it, Adam? Was it worth it? To lose all of this just so you could continue with your feud with Tad that goes on and on and on? How could I possibly help you when you have made it your life's work to hate Tad Martin? I mean, what a waste.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Honey, please. I need to talk to Adam.
Krystal: He's not here, Tad. He left.
Tad: Find him for me. Please. Please.
[Krystal leaves]
Tad: Mama. How's Kathy?
Opal: She's plum tuckered out, poor little thing. Ruthie took her home.
Tad: Oh, good. Finally found my little girl.
Joe: Yep, your daughter's safe at home, and her daddy is going to be just fine, so long as he takes it easy.
Tad: Huh.
Opal: I just can't believe it. All these years, I've had this sixth sense about people, and I -- I didn't even recognize my own granddaughter.
Tad: It's ok, Mom. I recognized something.
Opal: Hmm.
Tad: Dixie, maybe. I -- I just didn't know it.
Opal: In your heart, you knew.
Joe: Kathy has been asking her Aunt Julia. So far, we've been able to distract her, but we can't -- can't keep on doing it, you know.
Tad: Julia. I can't believe I never got the chance to say thank you.
Opal: Honey. I can talk to Kathy. Krystal and me could do it together.
Joe: I could be there, too, if you'd like.
Tad: No, Pop. I love you. I love both of you. But it's got to be me. It's got to. I'm her father.
Opal: Yes, you are.
Tad: Huh.
Opal: We are so blessed. All of this family. Well, except for that part about Rob Gardner. May he roast on a spit in hell right next to his brother. I just can't believe I ever trusted that bastard. I'm so sorry.
Tad: Mama, it's over.
Opal: Well, I just thank my lucky stars my baby boy is all right.
Tad: Hmm.
Joe: Well, Tad needs his rest. After all, he has another daughter to look after now.
Tad: Careful, Mama.
Opal: I love you, baby.
Tad: You, too.
Opal: Sleep tight, now.
Tad: See you later, Pop.
Joe: Bye, son.
Tad: Well, Dixie... she's home. Our little girl is finally home. I guess sometimes we wish on a star, and it does come true.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Where are you, Adam?
Babe: How's Tad?
Krystal: Thanks. Joe says so far, so good.
Babe: How did we get here, Mama? I mean, one minute we're at a wedding --
Krystal: I know, I know. Poor Jesse and Angie. Some wedding day for them.
Babe: More importantly though, how are you?
Krystal: Babe, I -- I took him for granted. I did. I -- I thought Tad would always be there for me and for Jenny.
Babe: He will be, Mama. Tad loves you.
Krystal: Where's J.R.?
Babe: Well, hopefully, letting off some steam.
Krystal: Well, well, I can't blame him for that.
Babe: It just -- it just proves that you were right about Adam, right to leave him like you did. That man should be in the ground, not Julia.
Krystal: No, don't. Don't say that, Babe, even about Adam.
Babe: Are you defending what he did?
Krystal: No. No, of course --
Babe: I just -- I don't understand how -- how you could have ever loved him. I don't understand that.
Krystal: I guess I could ask the same question of the girl who just hit the sheets with the ex-husband who tried to kill her. I'm sorry.
Babe: No, I deserve that.
Krystal: Look, Adam isn't wired like the rest of us. But there is some good in him. I mean, there has to be, right? Otherwise, he wouldn't have finally told Tad the truth. It's just all the hurt that he's felt his whole life and all the emptiness that he feels right now, it just makes him want to lash out at everybody around him, and I don't love him. I don't. But I -- I'm starting to understand him just a bit --
Babe: All right, stop, Mama. That man does not deserve an ounce of sympathy. Please, do not let him suck you back in. You have to cut yourself off from Adam Chandler for good.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: You really think that you're the injured party here, don't you, Adam?
Adam: Tad Martin has everything he wants.
Erica: Oh, yes. Near-death experiences are always so delightful.
Adam: Yeah, well, he's not dead, and he has his entire family around him.
Erica: Point taken. I understand missing family all too well.
Adam: I'm sorry for the part I played in all of that, Erica.
Erica: That sounds almost genuine. What do you want from me? Forgiveness? Absolution? I'm really not the one who can give that to you, Adam. You know that, and I'm not so sure I would even if I could. What is it that led you to choose this path toward goodness?
Adam: Dixie Martin.
Erica: Oh. What, is she alive again?
Adam: Yes, she's been haunting me.
Erica: Haunting you?
Adam: Yes, it's true. I swear it. She's appeared to me as some sort of a -- a spirit.
Erica: You saw her?
Adam: Yes, she won't leave me alone. She said if I don't give Tad back his daughter that I will rot in hell and that everyone that I love will be hurt, so I did what she said, and here I am.
Erica: You know what you need, Adam?
Adam: No.
Erica: You need a little prison time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: So, uh, Jamie was telling me that you were doing some good work over there.
Jake: Yeah. What's up with you?
J.R.: What's up with me? Um, sorry, I'm just a bit sidetracked right now. Uh, trying to get my life back together. I'm going to quit drinking.
Jake: Ok, still working for your father.
J.R.: For now.
Jake: Until --
J.R.: Until I don't have to anymore.
Jake: Right.
J.R.: Uh, about before --
Jake: Oh, about your dad? Yeah, no, it's ok. I agree with you. He's a bastard. He's not on my radar anymore, but -- Babe looks good, huh?
J.R.: What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Jake: Just saying she's a good-looking woman.
J.R.: Yeah, she is. We're not together anymore.
Jake: Oh.
J.R.: We were close.
Jake: Got you.
J.R.: I mean, if that makes any sense.
Jake: You know what's funny? I left this town God knows how many years ago, and coming back, it's kind of just like a record that skips over and over, you know? The Martins and the Chandlers still at war, you and Babe still going nowhere. It just gets so old. It's like you need a new tune or something. I'd also stay away from the coffee. It tastes like a couple of dogs took a bath.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Campbell: We should be able to get your eggs viable again. Essentially, all we have to do is give your hormones a boost. We do that with an injectable medicine.
Annie: You're going to give me a shot?
Dr. Campbell: No, you're going to inject yourself.
Annie: Oh. You know, I don't really like needles.
Dr. Campbell: Mrs. Lavery, I wish I could tell you that achieving motherhood were as simple as taking a pill, but I can't. But you have options, which makes you very lucky.
Annie: You're right. You're right. I have the chance to give my husband the most wonderful gift. I mean, having another baby, it's -- it's like a dream for us.
Dr. Campbell: Your family sounds lovely.
Annie: Yeah, my husband and I have a wonderful life together, but we want to build on that life, you know, add -- add new memories. That's what we want. More than anything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: You remembered something about Annie? Ryan, that's huge. Aren't you happy?
Ryan: That is what I've been waiting for.
Greenlee: That wasn't a yes.
Ryan: Well, it's like the memories -- I mean, they came back. These -- these images, sort of flashes, me and Annie, and we were -- you know, we were passionate, whatever, and, uh, but I could see it, you know? So, obviously, it actually happened.
Greenlee: You were in love.
Ryan: Yeah, it's not like I can't comprehend that my head. It's just -- just here.
Greenlee: Did you tell Annie that you remembered? But you didn't tell her that you don't --
Ryan: No. I can, uh -- I can see -- I can see hope, you know? I can see the hope in her eyes. I can't, I can't hurt her more than I already did.
Greenlee: Yeah, but you can't pretend, either.
Ryan: And I just keep coming back to ""why?"" I think I might have an answer. I don't -- all the -- all of the frustration and all -- all the guilt and the reason that it's the feelings that haven't come back to me -- I mean, what if I never really loved Annie at all?
Greenlee: Oh, Ryan, no.
Ryan: It's a possibility, and I just have to -- I have to face that possibility.
Greenlee: Aidan said that, um, he thinks I never really wanted to marry him at all, that I was using what he did with Kendall as an excuse to bail.
Ryan: That's insane.
Greenlee: He said I was waiting for someone better to come along.
Ryan: Who?
Greenlee: You.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: I don't think time behind bars will solve my problem, Erica.
Erica: Oh, Adam, you'd be surprised. Although it doesn't look like anybody's going to arrest you anytime soon, even though you deserve it. So I will try to give you the benefit of my prison experience.
Adam: Enlighten me, please.
Erica: There's a saying in here. ""Behavior gets you in, and behavior gets you out.""
Adam: So you don't need the file I have stashed up my sleeve?
Erica: Behavior got you into your current trouble, Adam, and behavior will get you out.
Adam: I was damned either way. If told Martin, I'd lose everything. If I didn't tell him, then he'd probably be dead, and my entire family would be decimated. I -- I was trapped.
Erica: No, Adam, trapped is being sentenced to 20 years in prison for something you didn't do.
Adam: Oh, come on. Don't start with the melodrama.
Erica: Every woman in here, Adam -- myself included -- would give anything to be on the other side of those bars. You have your freedom, Adam. Use it. Look, Adam, not that long ago, you came to me, and you reminded me of who I am, that I am capable of doing anything I set my mind to. Well, you can, too. I mean, it won't be easy, but it's possible. I mean, you were good once before, Adam. I know you can do it again.
Adam: You know, I think I just figured out why I came to see you. Prison becomes you, Erica. You -- you're more beautiful than ever.
Erica: Go get your family back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you up.
Tad: Did you find Adam?
Krystal: He's -- he's not answering. I think he turned the phone off. How you feeling?
Tad: Honey, I want some answers about my daughter.
Krystal: Well, I -- I don't really know much, but there is something. Remember when Adam planned that party for us when we did our vows after the elopement?
Tad: Yeah.
Krystal: Yeah. Adam offered me a deal that day. If I divorced you, he -- he would tell you where Kate was.
Tad: Krystal, that was Christmas. Come on, neither one of us thought he had anything.
Krystal: I still have a hunch that I should look into it, so I went to J.R.
Tad: That's why he moved back into the house. Oh, honey, why didn't you tell me?
Krystal: I didn't believe him, Tad. And I just -- I didn't -- I didn't want to get your hopes up, you know, over something that I thought was just nothing.
Tad: I might have been able to convince Adam to talk.
Krystal: Listen, you know, just a few hours ago, I thought Jenny was going to grow up without a daddy. But you're alive, all right? You have Kate, I have my husband, so why in the heck are we sitting here wasting time talking about Adam Chandler?
Tad: You're absolutely right.
Krystal: I'll let you rest. But before I go, I just want to make -- make one thing really clear. I love you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Aidan knows that you and I are --
Greenlee: What? What are we exactly, Ryan? More than friends, less than soul mates? Ex-soul mates? He thinks I never got over you.
Ryan: You guys were engaged, he cheated with Kendall, you broke up. I don't see how I figure into that at all.
Greenlee: I told Aidan that I didn't want to have kids. He didn't understand why I would do anything to have your child, but with him, kids were out of the question. He says that no matter how much I've changed, no man in my life will ever compare to you. He's not exactly wrong.
Ryan: You wanted kids badly. And I never wanted to be a dad, and now look at us.
Greenlee: Complete reversal. God's sense of humor.
Ryan: I was so sure that I was going to end up like my old man.
Greenlee: I knew you wouldn't.
Ryan: All the horrible stuff that happened to me as a kid -- that I remember. Not holding Spike or Emma for the first time, not falling in love with my own wife.
Greenlee: You're not alone now.
Ryan: I told my shrink about this, and I told Kendall about this, but there's something about telling you.
Greenlee: It's nice, you know, how we always come back to each other.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: So, how soon can I expect to get pregnant?
Dr. Campbell: Well, the first step is to get you producing eggs. There are potential side effects. They're in the literature, but I --
Annie: Whatever they are, it's worth the risk.
Dr. Campbell: You may experience mood changes that can be quite severe.
Annie: Oh. Is there any way to prevent that?
Dr. Campbell: Well, most women say that what helps most is going through this experience with a strong and supportive partner.
Annie: Well, then I should have no problem.
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Ryan: We can't do this. Greenlee, it's not a good idea. It's not. You're hurting.
Greenlee: So are you.
Ryan: It would be so easy for us to go back to what we know, but we got to be -- we got to be smarter, we got to be stronger.
Greenlee: I have been strong, Ryan. I've been braver than I've ever known. And where's it gotten me? You've been spinning your wheels for months.
Ryan: We have to stay focused.
Greenlee: On what? On what? The love you can't feel? The wedding I have to unplan? I know kissing you right now is not the answer, but what is? You just said you're not sure if what you had with Annie was real, so is that your answer?
Ryan: I'm so confused. I'm so frustrated right now. But Annie is my wife. I can't, I can't. I can't.
Greenlee: I'm sorry. You're right -- about everything.
Ryan: I'm not saying this to hurt you.
Greenlee: I know.
Ryan: I really want you to find the man that you belong with, the man that is always going to be there for you. But I can't be that man.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Nice to see your eyes open. Do you need anything?
Tad: Yeah, as a matter of fact. If the bullets don't get you, the food around here will. I'd do anything for a steak and some cabernet.
Aidan: I bet you would, my son. It's my treat -- steak and cabernet as soon as you get out of this place. So, I hear there's a new lady in your life.
Tad: Oh, yeah. She's really something -- blonde, cute. She's about four-foot- two.
Aidan: All this time, Julia's little girl. I'm sorry you had to find out this way. But I'm really glad that you found --
Tad: Don't be sorry for anything. Thank you. I mean it, for everything, for all of your work, all of your help.
Aidan: We looked everywhere for her, and there she was, right under our noses. We're behind you all of the way, all of us. Adam Chandler's not going to get away with this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Hey, you want to go get some dinner?
J.R.: I'm not hungry.
Babe: You haven't eaten anything all day.
J.R.: Jake Martin is still the same sleazebag, arrogant bastard that he always was.
Babe: Why? What happened?
J.R.: Nothing happened. He just thinks he's above all.
Babe: Because he doesn't want to put his fist through a wall like you do?
J.R.: Have you heard from Richie?
Babe: What?
J.R.: Has the guy who set me up with the hooker been in touch?
Babe: Why are you suddenly interested in Richie?
J.R.: He let you believe that I was whoring around. Did you think that I would forget about that?
Babe: No. I just -- I just thought that you moved on, that's all.
J.R.: No, no. I will move on when that lowlife gets what's coming to him.
Babe: J.R. --
J.R.: And by the way, this has nothing to do with my father.
Babe: Right, right, because Richie is just next on your list of things to do.
J.R.: Hmm, yeah, something like that.
Babe: J.R., please, please do not do anything.
J.R.: Why? I'll handle this, ok? Stay out of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Oh, Jack, I was just hoping to hear your voice. I was just calling to say I -- I miss you.
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Ryan: Well, it's getting late. I should probably get going.
Greenlee: I actually have an interview to do with Kendall.
Ryan: Yeah? You going to be ok?
Greenlee: Sure.
Ryan: What I said --
Greenlee: You have a wife to get back to. I have a life to get on with.
Ryan: So we're good.
Greenlee: All good.
Ryan: You can do this, Greenlee. You can move on, and you can be happy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Hey, Amanda. Listen, it's Babe. I really, really need your help. Yeah. Do you remember that plan that I was telling you about the other day to get proof from Richie's hooker friend, Treena? Yeah, well, J.R. is on the warpath, and I'm afraid that if he goes after Richie, he's going to do something absolutely crazy. So channel every slutty instinct that you ever had, because I'm coming over. The game is on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: I thought you were known for dodging bullets.
Tad: Only with women.
Krystal: Oh, not quite. Not this one.
J.R.: Yeah, but look, you're safe now. We're all here. We all got you surrounded.
Krystal: With love.
[Krystal kisses Tad on the forehead]
Krystal: Adam.
[NEXT_ON]
Adam  to Tad : Hit me with everything you've got.
Jake  to Zach : You have no right digging around in my private life.
Kendall: So you're saying that Zach told you secrets?
Greenlee: He knew better than anyone, husbands and wives don't tell each other everything.","Erica has a visitor, but is reluctant to see the visitor. Aidan comes to visit Tad at the hospital and runs into Jake. Annie goes to a Women's Fertility Clinic. Ryan flips Greenlee to the ground when she comes up behind him at the beach. Babe and J.R. still reels from the news that Kathy is really Kate. Tad remembers his conversation with Adam in which Adam had told him that Kate was alive and she was Kathy. Aidan lets Jake know that Greenlee had broken off the engagement. Erica's visitor is Adam, who asks for her help. Adam lets Erica know that Kathy is really Kate and that Adam had known for a long time. Annie sees a doctor for her fertility problems. Krystal visits Tad in the hospital. Tad begs Krystal to get hold of Adam for him and tell him that he needs to see him. Krystal is reluctant, but agrees to do as he asks .",summ_screen
"J.R.: So, what's the big secret? You guys had your heads together. It certainly looked serious to me. What did he say to you?
Babe: It was nothing. I --
J.R.: Well, it had to be something. You're obviously upset.
Babe: He just -- he wanted to know how Bess was doing.
Jamie: I'm glad she's all right. Any luck finding the guy?
J.R.: They'll get him.
Babe: J.R., let's go. I just want to get Bess home.
Jamie: Yeah, so do I.
Derek: Ok, let's go.
Jamie: Where to?
Derek: You can wait in the interrogation room until you're processed.
Jamie: Great.
Derek: All right, let's go.
Danielle: Aunt Livia? It's Dani. You've got to help me. It's a matter of life and death, I swear. It's Daddy. He's completely lost it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: What did Jamie do to get thrown in the clink?
Tad: I don't even want to think about it. Last time he got arrested --
Krystal: Whoa, last time?
Tad: Last time.
Krystal: Sweet baby boy's got a rap sheet?
Tad: He goes off on a tarry once in a while because he's too damned hotheaded.
Krystal: Sounds like somebody I know.
Tad: Yeah, well --
Krystal: I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding.
Tad: Listen, I'm sorry for running out on you like this.
Krystal: I'd be disappointed if you didn't.
Tad: Whatever. Thanks for understanding.
Krystal: Hey.
Tad: Whoa.
[Krystal grabs his coat sleeve, spins him back into her arms, and kisses him]
Tad: What the hell was that for?
Krystal: For good luck, and a rain check.
Tad: I need a cold shower.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Looks like we'll get an exclusive deal.
Ryan: Great.
Greenlee: Ooh, more enthusiasm. You're still worried about me doing a 9:00-to-5:00 with Kendall.
Ryan: Well, I'm just -- you know, I'm getting serious bad vibes. Where'd she just disappear to?
Greenlee: She's hiding, eavesdropping. Kendall, we know you're listening! She's thrown everything at us and we're still standing.
Ryan: Well, that doesn't mean that we should let our guard down, all right? My guess is she's going to use my brother as a smokescreen for her next move.
Greenlee: Well, from what I can tell, Jonathan can handle her. She'll need new ammo, and you'll be ready.
Ryan: But my gut says that she's got her sights set on you now and she's just waiting for the right time to pounce.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bobby: You want me to seduce Greenlee?
Kendall: Well, it's not like I'm asking you to romance a stone.
Bobby: Oh, so you also want the romance and the sex.
Kendall: Call me matchmaker. I saw the two of you up here together, and light bulb.
Bobby: You spied on us.
Kendall: It's obvious you find her attractive. How hard could it be?
Bobby: Well, I find you attractive. How about I seduce you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: What are you doing here?
David: I want to see Krystal.
Tad: This is my house.
David: Her car's in the driveway.
Tad: I don't have time for this. You got a stalker.
David: Look, you weren't at home and I couldn't reach you on your cell phone. It's important.
Krystal: Listen, it's ok, Tad. I mean, you've got other issues to deal with.
Tad: Yeah. I'll check in with you later.
Krystal: So, what is so important that you had to hunt me down.
David: Babe.
Krystal: What about Babe?
David: What I said at the Chandlers', about wanting to be more than just a sperm donor? Well, I meant it. I want to be a real father.
Krystal: What, do you want a pat on the back or --
David: I want you to teach me how.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: I blew it. I told Babe J.R. gave her the drug.
Reggie: And that's a bad thing?
Jamie: What if she confronts him and throws it in his face?
Reggie: Oh, you're scared J.R.'s going to go after her again.
Jamie: God, see, I don't even want to think it. But if he drugged her up, there's no telling what he could do. You know, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I missed something.
Reggie: No, no, no, Jamie, you're dead-on, all right?
Jamie: I got to get out of here. I got to -- I got to get to J.R. before he does something stupid.
Reggie: It's too late for that.
Jamie: I got to talk to him!
Reggie: What, you think he's going to give you a confession?
Jamie: No, I want him to tell me that I'm wrong. Maybe there's another explanation.
Reggie: And maybe Derek Frye's going to give me a medal for keeping Phelps off the street.
Jamie: Just say I'm wrong.
Reggie: And say you're right! Are you ready to go there?
Jamie: I love my brother, no matter what he's done. I don't want to lose him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Nothing is off-limits for Kendall, all right? If she used my own brother against me, who knows what she'll pull out of her bag of tricks to bring you down.
Jonathan: Well, don't worry, if Kendall tries to get me to sleep with Greenlee, I'll fight it all the way. That was a joke. Tough crowd.
[Phone rings]
Ryan: Gail. Just a sec. Pickering's on the line about the international distribution deal.
Jonathan: So you want to work on some tax management.
Greenlee: Hit me.
Jonathan: Why don't you fill me in on the local tax situation?
Greenlee: How about we start with you?
Jonathan: Me? What? I paid my taxes.
Greenlee: All I know is that you're Ryan's brother, you have an MBA, you need to work on your humor, and you pay your taxes.
Jonathan: Yeah, that about sums me up -- no lame pun intended.
Greenlee: Hmm.
Jonathan: I was looking at last year's quarterlies compared to this year's projected payments, and --
Greenlee: No, it doesn't.
Jonathan: Excuse me?
Greenlee: It doesn't add up. A smart guy like you? How could you sleep with Kendall not knowing that it's Ryan's ex?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Don't play me.
Bobby: It takes two.
Kendall: Try a different approach on Greenlee.
Bobby: Hmm. You complaining?
Kendall: I'm offering you a job.
Bobby: Hmm, more like a hit.
Kendall: Hey, whatever works for you.
Bobby: Ok, I get Greenlee into bed, wreck her marriage, you get Ryan back. What do I get?
Kendall: You get satisfaction of a job well done, and cash -- lots of it.
Bobby: How do you know I'm the right guy for the job?
Kendall: Hmm, I know it.
Bobby: Hmm. Because I did a job on my wife?
Kendall: Your wife left you. She dumped you. So what do you have to lose except the chance at easy money?
Bobby: You also said that you would help me get Anita back.
Kendall: Yeah, I'll help you get rich, and then you can use every dime on your little wifey trying to get her to fall in love with you all over again.
Bobby: I don't need the money. I'm doing all right on my own, thanks.
Kendall: Oh, come on. Bobby, come on, you're living medium. Living large would be so much better. I can make it happen.
Bobby: How are you so sure I'll say yes?
Kendall: I didn't pick you because of your green eyes and that cute little smile of yours. You are all about big risks for big bucks. You got Vegas in your soul. You get off on the rush. The money's just a perk.
Bobby: God, you got it all worked out.
Kendall: I know what I want. 20 grand.
Bobby: 50,000 -- cash.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: You barely knew Kendall and you jumped in the sack with her.
Jonathan: I got a degree in business, not women. I get it now. Sleeping with Kendall was a mistake.
Greenlee: At least you're a fast learner.
Jonathan: I promise you that Fusion's new tax structure is far more interesting than I am.
Greenlee: I'm just trying to get to know my brother-in-law.
Jonathan: Ok. Here's the scoop on me. For the last seven years, I've been focused on one thing -- school. My hot dates were with textbooks. If I wasn't on the computer, I was at the library, and if I wasn't at the library, I was at some lecture hall.
Greenlee: A hottie like you all locked up with your books? I don't buy it. Tell me more. We're family.
Jonathan: I was driven. Any social life? It wasn't existent. Besides, you know, working to pay my way, there wasn't -- there wasn't a lot of time for personal grooming. And then there was also that humor glitch.
Greenlee: Well, you're starting to get funnier.
Jonathan: Yeah?
Greenlee: Mm-hmm.
Ryan: Hold on. Yeah, I got the papers right here. All right, go ahead.
Jonathan: Ryan inspired me. My brother left home, threw himself into the world. He knew what he wanted and he went after it. The bigger the risk, the better it was for him.
Greenlee: What about you?
Jonathan: Total opposite. And when things heat up, Ryan reaches into the fire. Me? I go and look for an extinguisher.
Greenlee: You like to play it safe.
Jonathan: Um, all right, past tense. When I graduated, I realized it was going to go one way or the other, and I didn't want to be in back of an office somewhere, shriveled up.
Greenlee: You're not exactly shrivel material.
Jonathan: Amazing what a little free time plus an extreme makeover can do. So I packed up my diploma, I headed to New York, and ta-da. I got the works done.
Greenlee: I doubt they had a lot of work to do.
Jonathan: But remember, it was an internal makeover, too. I had to relearn that I could talk without raising my hand and that I could speak above a library whisper.
Greenlee: Hmm. And all the women were ready to hear.
Jonathan: It was lonely behind the library stacks. So when Kendall propositioned me, I couldn't say no.
Greenlee: You're not the first.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Ok. All right, 50 big ones it is. But you don't get paid until you play.
Bobby: You really want to blow up this marriage bad.
Kendall: To the moon.
Bobby: Ok. How do you want to work this?
Kendall: Greenlee is a sucker for a compliment. Something about her eyes should get you in the door.
Bobby: Hmm, that's it?
Kendall: The details are up to you. Be creative. Just get her into your bed.
Bobby: Ok, what are we talking here -- Greenlee gone wild, caught-on-tape kind of thing?
Kendall: No, no, I want Ryan to see this with his own eyes. You call me, I'll make sure he gets a front-row seat.
Bobby: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Me in bed with the wifey, up close and personal? Sorry, I need some hazard pay for that.
Kendall: Oh, come on, you look like you can take care of yourself.
Bobby: You've done this before.
Kendall: It's foolproof.
Bobby: Well, as long as the fool gets paid.
Kendall: You know I'm good for it. You just concentrate on Greenlee. Do we have a deal?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: And so the charges are what?
Derek: Possession with intent.
Jamie: To take down a dealer.
Tad: You have the right to remain silent. I would exercise it.
Reggie: That punk deserved it.
Jack: Hey, hey, hey.
Jamie: Dad, this is totally bogus, I swear.
Tad: You mean like the last time you were arrested?
Jamie: Exactly.
Tad: This is why I don't call your mother. Derek, would you excuse us for just a second?
Derek: Yeah, I'll be back.
Tad: Possession?
Jamie: Dad, they got it all wrong. This guy pushes to kids.
Tad: So, what, you think that entitles you and Reggie to play mod squad?
Jamie: No, Reggie and I had him cornered. He threw his stash at him.
Tad: Yeah, great, so the police arrest you up to your elbows in drugs. Well- played, James.
Jamie: We were going to dump it.
Reggie: But the cops jumped in on us too quick. We didn't have a chance.
Derek: So embarrassing.
Jack: Oh, come on. Danielle was part of this?
Reggie: I tried to keep her out of this, I swear.
Danielle: Oh, thank God you're here. Daddy just booked me, right down to the fingerprints and the mug shot.
Derek: What are you doing here?
Danielle: I called her.
Derek: What?
Danielle: I have a right to an attorney.
Livia: Derek, we need to talk.
Derek: Right after I process Reggie. Let's go.
Jack: All right, just hold on a second. Now, if you book him, he'll be in violation of his probation, Derek. He might go to prison.
Derek: Well, he should have thought of that before he got mixed up with a known dealer.
Jack: Reggie does not use. I believe his story.
Derek: Well, his story is lame, Jack, and you know it.
Tad: For the record, I'm with Derek on this one.
Jamie: You think I was buying?
Tad: No. I think there's a lot more to this story than you're letting on. So just out of curiosity, who are you protecting?
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: You haven't said much. You ok?
Babe: Bess was almost kidnapped and Jamie's arrested. I'm about as far from ok as I can possibly be right now.
J.R.: I understand. Why don't you go swimming, take a nap. Get your mind off of it. What?
Babe: When you left me and Bess at the park, you said you had to do something at work, all urgent, but then you came back. Why?
J.R.: I told you. I went to the car. I saw that guy with Bess. Come on, what are all these looks for?
Babe: Do you blame me for what happened to Bess?
J.R.: Why would you say that?
Babe: Because if I wouldn't have helped that little boy and if I wouldn't have turned my back, none of this would've ever even happened.
J.R.: Yeah, but that doesn't mean that it's your fault.
Babe: But at the police station, you kept keeping Bess away from me, and when I asked if you hated me, you didn't even give me an answer.
J.R.: Babe, I don't hate you.
Babe: But you blame me for nearly losing Bess.
J.R.: Where is all this coming from?
Babe: David had said that the night that I stayed out, you felt like I was neglecting Bess.
J.R.: Hayward? That guy is such a jerk! First of all, he announces that he's your dad. Now he's pulling on your strings.
Babe: J.R., I can think for myself.
J.R.: Yeah, well, then you know that he has a major hate-on for me, and he wants you to hate me, too.
Babe: So you didn't talk trash about me?
J.R.: Of course not! I'm the one that told you to go to the party, remember?
Babe: Do you think I'm a good mama and a good wife? Do I make you happy?
J.R.: You are just totally stressed out.
Babe: J.R., please, I need to know this. Do you still want to be with me? Do you even still love me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: I don't know why you're asking me how to be a father to Babe. You seemed to know what you were doing when you made your big announcement.
David: All right, but what next? Look, you said yourself that I was just trotting out my dog-and-pony shot.
Krystal: So which is it?
David: It's just that when I hugged Babe and I said all the right daddy lines, of course a part of me was faking it.
Krystal: What?
David: Oh, come on. I suspect Babe was, too.
Krystal: Oh, great, great. You're off to a great start, accusing your daughter of lying. She was touched. She -- she reached out to you.
David: Yeah, why? Why? Because she actually felt something for me? Or maybe it was because she thought it was in her best interest to do so because she knew that I was about to give Bess over to Bianca.
Krystal: So you think she's playing you?
David: Hey, she's a smart girl, you know, just like her mother.
Krystal: And she's got a big heart, unlike her father.
David: All right, look, you know, maybe this isn't getting off on the right foot here. The point is this, Krystal -- I don't know Babe. We don't know each other. And I want to know her. You know, I'd like to have a relationship with her. So I guess I'm just trying to find, you know, where do you start?
Krystal: Well, I think keeping your promise would be a good place.
David: No, I gave her my word, and I intend to live up to it, ok? I want her to know that she can trust me.
Krystal: You really mean that?
David: Yes, I do. What you and Babe have -- well, it's the real deal. And I would like that for myself.
Krystal: Well, it's going to take some work.
David: And I'm willing to work at it. That's why I want to start by getting the Chandlers out of the way.
Krystal: You have been a daddy no more than two seconds, and already you're getting territorial?
David: J.R. and Adam don't want me anywhere near Babe or Bess. They're going to throw everything they can in my way.
Krystal: Well, can you blame them? I mean, you have done some real damage.
David: That's why I need you.
Krystal: Why?
David: To run interference.
Krystal: Oh, listen, listen, the Chandler household is already complicated enough.
David: Yeah, but you've already figured them out. You've found a way to manage them.
Krystal: Yeah, it's like managing a pit of gators.
David: Krystal, you have to do this for me. I need you to keep J.R. and Adam out of my face, ok, so I can get to know Babe.
Krystal: I don't have to do anything.
David: Are you forgetting what I've done for you?
Krystal: You know, I -- I don't like your tone.
David: I'm keeping your secret!
Krystal: Oh, ok. So that's how it is? You're going to hold that over our heads? Is that your idea of fatherly love? Well, you know what? I'm out of here.
David: You owe me.
Krystal: Are you threatening me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: So with the merger, the loss carried forward's going to save us tens of thousands of dollars and we're not going to pay any tax on the subsequent earnings.
Greenlee: You mean we'll be making tax-free money?
Jonathan: Sweet.
Kendall: Wait, wait, wait. Are you in or are you out?
Bobby: I like to live on the edge.
Kendall: Ok, but listen --
Bobby: Hey, guys.
Ryan: I thought you left.
Bobby: I tried. Kendall cornered me on the roof.
Greenlee: You've plowed through the Laverys, now you glom onto Bobby?
Bobby: Actually, she offered me a very interesting proposition.
Ryan: You might want to watch out. Kendall's propositions have trapdoors.
Bobby: Oh, this one's pretty straightforward. It's a job, purely freelance. Very big bucks.
Greenlee: What kind of job?
Bobby: As a matter of fact, it involves you.
Greenlee: Why am I not surprised? What's the big plan?
Bobby: Well, Kendall wants you and I to get into bed together on an ad campaign for Fusion.
Ryan: And what do you know about advertising?
Bobby: Well, I know Vegas, and she wants this to be a high-glam, high-glitz, high roller kind of thing. And she thinks that you and I would be the perfect match. What do you think?
Ryan: Wow, that's really exciting and everything, except no deal because Kendall doesn't have the authority to offer you a job without consulting us first.
Bobby: Actually, I wasn't interested anyway. I don't need the job.
[Phone rings]
Ryan: Yes, Lavery. I got to take this.
Bobby: Well, I guess the meeting's over. It's great seeing you. Congrats again, ok?
Greenlee: Thanks.
Bobby: Ok.
Kendall: Ahem.
Bobby: Next time you want to pimp someone to get your boy back, don't call me.
Jonathan: Now, is it me, or was there a lot more going on than that job offer there?
Greenlee: Welcome to Kendall's world. Rule number one -- never turn your back, never blink, and never trust a word that comes out of her mouth.
Jonathan: Oh, I know. I'm way ahead of you. I'm packing a cross, steak, and garlic.
Kendall: Ooh. No wonder you were third in your class. Come on, let me show you the file room, and how to get out of there if Simone corners you. Come on.
Ryan: Ok, I'll get that stuff out to you right away. Thank you. I'm busy here.
Kendall: You really know how to spoil a girl's fun.
Ryan: Not right now, Kendall.
Kendall: Ok, it's your loss, Ryan. It's your loss. But that campaign I came up with could have worked wonders for us.
Ryan: For Fusion.
Kendall: Yes, Fusion is all I'm interested in. Would you like to hear more?
Jonathan: Thank you for the file tour.
Greenlee: Well, Simone can bring you up to speed tomorrow, but don't let her lock the door.
Ryan: Meet me on the roof. So, what did you guys get?
Jonathan: Oh, as soon as I figure out your system, I'll know where we stand.
Ryan: Ok, sounds good.
Kendall: Ok, well, I'm not even here anymore. I think I've had enough proposals shot down for one day.
Ryan: Well, I'll see you tomorrow.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Derek: Ok, Reggie, let's go.
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Just hold on. Can we please just have a minute?
Derek: One minute.
Jack: Fine.
Reggie: Man is cold.
Jack: Forget about him. Please explain to me why you would do such a thing.
Reggie: It is what it is, J, all right? I didn't do anything wrong.
Jack: So you and Jamie just decided to organize your own drug bust.
Reggie: No, this guy's been all over the place, all right? In the music store, in the park pushing to kids. He even tried to bug on me and Dani one time.
Jack: So why not let the police handle this?
Reggie: Jack, I did the right thing. Things just got a little sidetracked, that's all.
Jack: Look, is this some kind of a vendetta? I mean, is this some kind of payback for your mom?
Reggie: This had nothing to do with my mom, ok?
Jack: Your mom is an addict. Guys like Seth Phelps, they give her what she needs. Now, I could understand if you wanted to lash out. I would, too.
Reggie: Jack, look at me. I told you this had nothing to do with my mother, ok?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: I'm trying to help someone, all right?
Tad: Is it Babe? It doesn't take a rocket scientist, James. Drugs put her in the hospital, so you thought you'd go after the dealer.
Jamie: I wanted to find out who gave her the drug.
Tad: Did you?
Derek: Ok, Jackson, time's up. I got to process these two.
Livia: Well, process this, Chief. Nobody's going anywhere.
Derek: Can't you just hold Dani's hand until I get back?
Livia: Danielle's not my only client. I represent Reggie, as well.
Derek: What?
Livia: Jackson called me in since he's still on suspension.
Derek: Oh, this is too much.
Livia: Oh, I'm just getting warmed up. You press charges against my client, and I'll hit you with a lawsuit, brother or not.
Derek: You have no grounds!
Livia: Well, I'll start with malicious prosecution.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: I just -- I want someone on my side with this, all right?
Krystal: Well, then just act like you have a heart.
David: You've already been convinced by Martin that I don't have one, remember? I stole his wife. I drugged a boatload of people. I'm evil incarnate!
Krystal: Well, you've done some God-awful things.
Tad: And who the hell are you, Sister Krystal? It takes a pretty cold-hearted person to do what you did to Bianca.
Krystal: You love Bianca, and you think I am so despicable. Then why keep the secret?
David: Because I want a daughter. I want someone in my life, all right? Someone who's my own flesh and blood. And I want that so badly that I'm willing to hurt someone I love deeply to get that.
Krystal: Why don't you just get a puppy instead of using Babe and Bess to fill that hole that's eating you alive!
David: I don't give a damn what you think, ok? You don't have a clue what this is like! I have nothing in my life, all right? Do you understand that? Nothing!
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: You know how I feel about you.
Babe: J.R., something's been off with us for a while now. We hardly even talk.
J.R.: Yeah, but we're talking right now.
Babe: You know what I mean. Yeah, we talk about work and we talk about Bess, but never about us. We used to look into each other's eyes and make all these plans and be all silly and romantic, but now --
J.R.: We're married. We got different responsibilities. Things change.
Babe: Like making love? We hardly even do anymore. We don't even do anything. Did I do something? Is it me? Are you sick of me?
J.R.: Babe, you had a rough time after Bess was born. You just got out of the hospital again. We've been busy. We're tired. Hey, don't worry about it.
Babe: Something's different. You're different. What are you keeping from me?
J.R.: I tell you everything.
Babe: Don't shut me down, J.R., like at the police station.
J.R.: Babe, we almost lost Bess today. My brother got busted with a drug dealer. I'm sorry if I'm a little bit tense right now.
Babe: He was a drug dealer? Did you know him?
J.R.: What?
Babe: Well, I saw how the two of you were looking at each other. It was like you knew him or something. J.R., tell me. I'm not going to stop asking. What are you keeping from me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Derek: I can't believe you'd file suit against me.
Livia: Reggie's my client. He has a case.
Derek: He was caught with a fistful of drugs!
Jack: Which he had no intention of using or selling, Derek. You know that.
Livia: This is not about drugs. It's about Dani. Ever since Reggie made her eyes light up, you've been out to get him.
Derek: Because he's a delinquent.
Livia: Because no matter what you do as a father, they keep seeing each other, so you wave your weight around as police chief to try to stop them.
Derek: I hope this isn't your argument in court because it won't stand up.
Livia: Well, forget about court and just step back for a second and you'd see that everything you're doing is wrong and it's hurting everybody, including you.
Derek: I have a job to do.
Livia: What about your job as a father?
Derek: I'm doing the best I can!
Livia: I know you love Dani, and I know you want what's best for her, but this is not the way. If you go through with this, you could end up losing your daughter.
Derek: It's for her own good.
Livia: Dani needs to trust you. Mimi has let her down in so many ways. She needs to know that she can feel safe with you. You need to listen. You need to understand and not slap handcuffs on every boyfriend you disapprove of. Dani needs to know you trust her.
Danielle: Yo, King Man. Reggie. You really went off on that dealer back there. You were awesome.
Tad: I'll tell you what -- you share with me what you have, ok? I'll look into it, and whatever happens, we'll do it together. All right?
Jamie: I can't. I got to do this alone.
Reggie: So, what's up with the chain gang?
Derek: No charges will be filed against you. Seth Phelps is another matter, but you're free to go.
Danielle: Thank you, Daddy.
Tad: No, you're coming home with me.
Jamie: I got somewhere to go!
Tad: It can wait.
Jamie: Dad, do not hold me back. I got to do this.
Tad: All right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: You're right. You're right. I know the drug dealer. Seth and I went to high school together.
Babe: Oh, God, J.R., you're not --
J.R.: No, no. I gave up drugs a long time ago. But I think there's a connection between Seth and whatever you got slipped at SOS.
Babe: Why would somebody I don't even know want to drug me?
J.R.: Because of me. Come here. I ran into Seth earlier that day. I guess he thought I blew him off when I didn't respond to his subtle sales pitch. I think he's getting back at me by drugging you.
Babe: Did you see him at SOS?
J.R.: No, I think he used a buddy.
Babe: Do you have any idea who?
J.R.: He's got a lot of friends. Ask Jamie. He knows them.
Babe: He does?
J.R.: That's why I warned Jamie that Seth might be behind this.
Babe: Is that how he got arrested with that Seth guy?
J.R.: He said it was about you.
Babe: You think Jamie's buying drugs?
J.R.: I don't want to believe it, but Jamie's been acting kind of weird lately.
Babe: No way is Jamie using drugs.
J.R.: God, I hope not. You see why I didn't want to tell you? I didn't want to get you all worried. I'm sorry if you felt like I was shutting you down. I just want to protect you. I want to give you the life that you deserve. You believe that, don't you?
Babe: Yes.
J.R.: You're my life. I love you more every day.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Come on, Ryan. Where are you?
Reggie: Thank you so much for saving my butt.
Jack: Yes, which I'm going to put into a chair so that I can explain to you the many other options to a vigilante drug bust.
Reggie: Can we talk about that on the way home, please?
Jack: Yes, we can. Consider us gone. Thank you, Livia, very much.
Livia: She'll be fine.
Jack: Of course she will. She has an absolutely great lawyer. Shall we?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Danielle: Lock me up, swallow the key, because I've heard it all before.
Derek: There's no lecture.
Danielle: You don't trust Reggie, you won't trust me.
Derek: All I want to do is --
Danielle: Keep me down, stomp all over my self-esteem --
Derek: Danielle -- I just want to apologize.
Danielle: You do?
Derek: Yeah. I've made a mess of things. I love you. And I want to be a good dad, but I'm just adjusting to the full-time gig. God, you've grown so much.
Danielle: Glad you noticed.
Derek: But you're still my little girl, and the only way I know how to be a father, the only way I know how to show my love is to protect you.
Danielle: Whether I need it or not?
Derek: Yeah, I've held on too tight. I've come down too hard. I get that. You know, I -- I don't tell you enough, but you have made my life so much better. Crazier, louder, but it's home now. It's real nice. Just be patient with me, Danielle, and I'll do my best to be the father you need.
Danielle: I love you, Daddy.
Derek: I love you, too.
Danielle: So does this mean you'll let me see Reggie now?
Derek: Dani --
Danielle: You want to give this a real shot, give Reggie one, too. You got your mind made up so well that you can't even see how great he really is. Come on, Daddy, try to see what I see, please?
Derek: All right, you can see him.
Danielle: Oh, thank you!
Derek: But on a limited basis.
Danielle: I can work with that. I got to tell him.
Derek: No, no, no, wait, wait, wait, wait. You are still grounded.
Danielle: What?
Derek: One week. I can make it two.
Danielle: All right, already. One week, starting now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Are you all right?
David: I don't know what the hell I was thinking. This is a waste of my time.
Krystal: David, I understand.
David: Just -- just drop it, ok? Enjoy your life with chuckles and the rest of the Martins and the Chandlers.
Krystal: David -- David, wait. David. You really want a chance with my -- with our daughter?
David: Yes. Yes, I do.
Krystal: No tricks? No games? All right. All right, I'll help you. I'll help you be a real daddy to Babe.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: Oh, thank God you're all right.
Babe: Jamie.
Jamie: I got to talk to J.R. about what he did now. Is he here?
Babe: You're a liar.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Remember the last time we were up here together, just the two of us? We made love.
Ryan: I'm on to you, Kendall.
Kendall: You were on me that night. So, why did you want to see me alone?
Ryan: Whatever you think is going to happen is not going to happen.
Kendall: Ryan, it was your idea to come up here, to meet me up here. Don't tell me you don't remember what we did right there and right over there.
Ryan: Can it, Kendall, all right? You want blood, but you're not going to get it.
Kendall: Is that a threat?
Ryan: No, it's a warning. You want to stay in this town, work at Fusion? You made your choice and I made mine.
Kendall: Now, that's the Ryan I know. So decisive, so macho, and so wrong about me.
Ryan: If you do anything to hurt Greenlee or my brother, or anybody that I care about -- my 80-year-old mailman -- then you will be dust. You understand? In this company, in this town, and in my life.
Kendall: Well, you don't give a girl much room to maneuver.
Ryan: I mean it, Kendall. I mean it. If you try anything, I will find a way to get you out of my life for good. That's a promise.
Kendall: Give it your best shot, Ryan. Because I'm going to get what I want, and that's a promise.
[NEXT_ON]
Maggie: Why stay here? You have no commitments.
Babe: Jamie said you're the one who drugged me.
Kendall: You are going to take these keys, and you are going to use them if you know what's good for your brother.
Greenlee: Tonight, dear husband, you're in for fabulous.","Since he has nothing in his life, David tearfully asks Krystal to help him be a good father to Babe by running interference with the Chandlers. Krystal agrees to teach him how to be a real daddy as long as there are no tricks or games. After questioning Jonathan about why he slept with Kendall, Greenlee sees how someone so socially inexperienced could have been taken in by her. Bobby declines Kendall's offer to seduce Greenlee, but she promises to do whatever it takes to get Ryan back even after he threatens to grind her into dust if she tries anything.",summ_screen
"Annie: I was way too excited to sleep, so I dug up all these old bridal magazines and thought of some fabulous ideas. Did you know to get married at the top of the Empire State Building is only a fraction of the price than if you got married at the Eiffel Tower? I mean, not that price really matters. I mean, we are Chandlers --
Scott: Yeah. No, I'm here. How soon can we make that happen? Just let me know. Ok, great. Thank you.
Annie: Uh-huh. I mean, if the top of the Empire State Building is too much and you want to stay local, we could always get married at the club. I'm sure once we tell them that it's a Chandler wedding, they'll make it happen.
Scott: You think so, huh?
Annie: Oh, absolutely. But first things first. I have to call the newspaper so they put in an announcement. Oh, and I have to call a photographer so they take our picture. And I want to make sure I get this beauty in the shot. Ugh -- all those people who thought I was washed up after Adam Chandler left me -- they can all just kiss my --
Scott: No one's going to be kissing anything until your divorce from my uncle is final.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Now, you're sure that he doesn't know that you're working for me? Right. Keep it that way. I'll show my appreciation with an added bonus on top of your fee. [Laughs] I thought you would. Just call me as soon as that deal is sealed. All right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Annie: You know what? I don't really need the whole Broadway production.
Scott: It sounds like you do.
Annie: No, I -- I was just brainstorming. I can ditch the whole megawatt wedding thing. We could just fly to Vegas once my divorce is finalized.
Scott: Oh, I don't know. Eloping might cut down on your guest list by a few hundred, at least.
Annie: You and I are the only people that matter.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marissa: Have you seen Krystal? Krystal, my mother? The owner -- is she here?
Caleb: I haven't seen her. Sorry.
Marissa: I'm sorry, I don't mean to be such a mess. I just, um -- I just blew the bar exam. And all the practice tests and studying and gallons of caffeine to pull all those all-nighters -- it was just for nothing. [Cries]
Caleb: You got the results already?
Marissa: I don't have to. I know that I failed. I was so distracted and I -- I just knew that I would tank it. I walked out before I even finished it. I told you, I'm a complete mess.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: You're awfully quiet this morning.
Emma: I'm making wishes.
Ryan: What are you wishing for?
Emma: If I tell, it won't come true.
Ryan: Well, if you don't tell, I won't be able to help it come true.
Emma: I'm wishing I find my Cinderella dress.
Ryan: Ems -- I told you that I would buy you another one.
Emma: It won't be the same.
Ryan: Why? What's so special about this one?
Emma: Greenlee gave it to me. Daddy?
Ryan: Yes?
Emma: Are you making wishes, too?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: What are you doing?
David: Just watching my beautiful wife sleep.
Greenlee: You should be sleeping yourself after the night you had.
David: Did I wake you?
Greenlee: I was in and out, but every time I did wake up, I could hear you walking around.
David: I'm sorry. I just figured that you'd be completely crashed after your trip to New York.
Greenlee: It did take a lot out of me.
David: But you're glad you did your part, right?
Greenlee: I am.
David: You know, you mentioned something about, um, seeing the usual suspects at the convention, but you never mentioned who they were. Um, did you know any of them, or -- were they just advertisers?
Greenlee: Not all.
David: Well, did you know anybody well? Or they were just all acquaintances?
Greenlee: You found out I saw Ryan, didn't you? How did you even know that I saw Ryan?
David: Frankie Hubbard told me.
Greenlee: Frankie?
David: Mm-hmm.
Greenlee: How did he -- it doesn't matter. Why didn't you ask me about this last night?
David: Oh, I don't know, Greenlee. I guess I was just waiting -- hoping that you would tell me on your own.
Greenlee: Well, there was nothing to tell. It's not like I planned to run into Ryan. It was a last-minute thing.
David: So you had no idea that he would be there?
Greenlee: I wasn't going for him. And I didn't tell you because I didn't want to hurt you.
David: Huh. Well, so much for being honest with each other, right?
Greenlee: I know. I know, we did promise that, but I just didn't see the point of making more of it than it was.
David: The fact that you kept it from me at all makes it seem like there was more to it.
Greenlee: I was just trying to spare you. I mean, if anything, this trip was a wake-up call.
David: Really? In what way?
Greenlee: I realized that I don't have to go to New York or anywhere else to get what I need. I have everything I need right here in Pine Valley. I have a thriving business, a loving and supportive husband.
David: Well, that's nice to hear.
Greenlee: I mean it.
David: Do you really?
Greenlee: Why would you doubt that?
David: I guess I'm just curious. If you really have everything you could ever hope to have with me --
Greenlee: I told you that I did.
David: Then why are you carrying around a picture of you and Ryan?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Madison: Good morning, you two.
Ryan: Hey. This is a nice surprise, isn't it, Emma?
Emma: Yeah.
Ryan: Yeah.
Madison: Well, I saw your car parked outside, and I remembered you saying that you were having breakfast with Emma this morning.
Ryan: Well, I'm glad you came by. Making you leave New York early, an omelet is the least I could do.
Madison: Oh, well, you had someone very important to get home to.
Ryan: Yes.
Madison: Something tells me you didn't have any luck finding your Cinderella dress. Well, then, it is a good thing I brought this --
Ryan: What?
Madison: For you.
Emma: What is it?
Madison: Look inside. See.
Emma: [Gasps] My dress!
Ryan: Wow.
Emma: It's not mine.
Madison: What do you mean?
Emma: No, thank you.
Ryan: E -- Ems --
Madison: It's ok, it's ok.
Ryan: Well, no, no. No. No, it's --
Madison: They assured me at the store that this is the only one they sell.
Emma: My dress had a special message -- right in here, written in silver thread.
Madison: Well, what did the message say?
Emma: ""From your fairy godmother. Love, Greenlee."" Can you just call and ask Greenlee to help me find it?
Ryan: Um, I -- I don't think it's a great idea right now, Ems.
Madison: Ryan, call her. I'm sure if you tell her what happened, she can have this re-embroidered, too. I could drop it off at Fusion.
Ryan: Um -- are you sure?
Emma: Please, Daddy?
Madison: Well, we can't disappoint Cinderemma here, can we?
[Ryan and Emma chuckle]
Madison: I'll catch up with you later?
Ryan: Ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Marissa sighs]
Caleb: Who wants to be a lawyer, anyway?
Marissa: Me.
Caleb: Really?
Marissa: Yeah.
Caleb: Well, you know, people take those tests 2, 3, 4 times.
Marissa: It's not just the test. It's everything. It's my whole life. My marriage, my husband. You know, it's like -- it's like the harder I hold onto it, the more it slips away. And living in that house -- I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I came here looking for Krystal and here I am just forcing you to listen to me go on and on.
Caleb: Ah, forget it.
Marissa: I can't. It's just another embarrassing reminder of what a complete basket case I am.
Caleb: Where are you going? Sit down. Sit down.
Marissa: Excuse me?
Caleb: Well, you can't drive when you're like this. Sit down. Come on. A glass of water or something?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scott: Did I miss something?
Annie: What do you mean?
Scott: You went from Lady Di going to Buckingham Palace in a horse-drawn carriage to an Elvis impersonator on the Vegas strip.
Annie: I just -- I just got a little carried away for a second. A big production is not necessary. You are all that I need.
Scott: And I want to give you the wedding of your dreams.
Annie: I don't need it. I just want to make sure you know that you are all that matters.
Scott: I do. Believe me, I do.
J.R.: Have you spoken to business affairs today?
Annie: Uh --
Scott: We were kind of having a private moment here, cuz.
J.R.: Well, next time, move to a private space.
Scott: Maybe you should be checking up on your wife.
J.R.: She's taking the bar today.
Scott: And she was pretty freaked out when she left.
J.R.: I'd rather not bother her during her test, so -- actually, I had something I need to run by you.
Scott: You know, whatever it is, it can wait, because my fiancée and I are planning a wedding here, so if you don't mind --
J.R.: Whatever you say.
[Annie sighs]
Scott: Listen, when I asked you to prove that I was right to have faith in you, I didn't mean give up your wedding dreams. I love you, and I want to give you the world.
Annie: Mmm, mmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: That picture of me and Ryan was in my day planner.
David: I guess that's where it was -- in your day planner.
Greenlee: Were you going through my things?
David: Of course not. I trust you. Which is why, when it fell out of your book, I was pretty surprised.
Greenlee: Well, you shouldn't be, because it's not mine.
David: Oh, Greenlee --
Greenlee: It's true, David. My father gave it to me -- before he left town with Erica. He said he wanted to remind me how happy I was with Ryan -- ""was"" being the operative word. It was a lame and manipulative stab at sentimentality on my father's part, and I told him so. You're making too much of this.
David: Huh. You keep saying that.
Greenlee: I didn't think twice about it. Look at me. You are the one who has been there for me. You saved my company, you took the fall for that whole Miranda Center fiasco. I mean, you went above and beyond to keep Erica in West Virginia so I could get a leg up on the competition. I mean, you have risked everything for me.
David: Because I love you.
Greenlee: And I'm grateful, for all of it. Too grateful to go backwards. Please say you believe me.
David: Ok. Ok, I do. I'm sorry if I accused you.
Greenlee: Well, I'd rather you ask than to hold it in and let it fester.
David: All right, I'll give it a shot next time. Look, I got to get going. I've got a meeting with the board, and I still haven't showered.
[Kiss]
[David sighs]
Greenlee: This really isn't a good time.
Ryan: I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm having a little bit of a crisis.
Greenlee: Are you ok?
Ryan: I'm -- I'm fine. It's Emma.
Greenlee: What's wrong?
Ryan: Well, she lost the Cinderella dress that you gave her, and she's completely and totally devastated.
Greenlee: I'll get her another one.
Ryan: We tried that, and it seems that it's the embroidered message on the inside of the dress that means more to her than the actual dress itself.
Greenlee: Bring me the dress that you bought, and I'll have my art department embroider the same message in there. It'll take no time at all.
Ryan: Madison's on her way over there right now with the dress. Could you do your fairy godmother wand wave and make it all better?
Greenlee: Consider it done.
Ryan: Thank you. Hey, I'm taking Emma to the park. Any chance you could just kind of bring it by there when it's finished?
Greenlee: The park it is. [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scott: I feel so lucky.
Annie: I am the lucky one. You're a good guy, Scott Chandler. Most people would probably say too good for me.
Scott: No. No, we have both made our share of mistakes.
Annie: Yeah, well, I think I have you beat in that department.
Scott: I don't care what you've done. I love you for who you are.
Annie: You do accept me, don't you?
Scott: I do. Forever and ever.
Annie: So? When can we make it official?
Scott: [Chuckles] Well, I talked to the lawyer, and we could fast-track the divorce through the courts and have it finalized as early as next week.
Annie: Great. What day next week?
Scott: I'm not exactly sure.
Annie: Ok. Well, I just want to make sure that there's an opening at the courthouse so we can get our license in time.
Scott: Well, it doesn't have to be the same day. Why are you pushing this?
Annie: I'm not.
Scott: Yeah, you are. Annie, I told you, you don't have to play games with me.
Annie: I guess I just -- feel like when you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you should start that life as soon as possible. I really, really want to be with you. And I want to be Mrs. Scott Chandler. The sooner, the better.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caleb: I think we're out of napkins.
Marissa: Don't worry, I'm done crying. I'm just angry.
Caleb: At your husband?
Marissa: At myself. I can't believe that I let my mess of a marriage destroy my professional future.
Caleb: You can't let the Chandlers ruin this for you. They've done enough damage already, trust me.
Marissa: Oh, God. I can't deal with him right now. I have to go.
J.R.: Marissa? What the hell did you do to her?
Caleb: Excuse me?
J.R.: My wife. She just ran out of here in tears after talking to you, so you must have said something to upset her. What was it?
Caleb: If your wife is upset, it's probably because she's realizing that she's married to a first-class jerk just like his father.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Marissa sobbing]
Krystal: Marissa? Baby, what's wrong?
Marissa: Oh --
Krystal: What -- oh. All right. What did J.R. do now?
Marissa: I did it this time. It's my fault.
Krystal: What? What -- what is it? What is it, honey? You can tell me.
Marissa: I took the bar exam this morning -- or I tried. And I just completely tanked.
Krystal: You know what? I bet you did better than you think.
Marissa: No, I couldn't even get through it. All those months of killing myself, wasted.
Krystal: You know what? You've had a lot on your plate. Your marriage problems alone would have kept a weaker person under the covers for a month.
Marissa: But I thought I could do it. You know, rise above what happened with J.R. I told myself over and over again not to let what he did get in the way of what I want. You know, what I worked so hard for. But then every time I turned around, the two of them were just staring at each other across a room. Oh -- I guess I'm just not as strong as I thought.
Krystal: Wait a minute. Like hell you aren't.
Marissa: Uh-huh.
Krystal: No. No, no, J.R. is the weak link in this marriage. You're the one that's held everything together. Especially for A.J.
Marissa: Oh, that little boy has been through too much.
Krystal: [Sighs] At least he has you for his mother. And as for that exam --
Marissa: Ok, if you're going to tell me that I can take it again, then I don't even want to think about that right now.
Krystal: No, that's not what I was going to say. I will give you some advice, though. Before you throw yourself back into that studying hell, I want you to dig really, really deep. And I want you to take a good, hard look at your marriage and what it's giving you, and if it's even worth getting.
Marissa: Are you saying that I should leave J.R.?
Krystal: [Sighs] Honestly, I don't see how you stay.
Marissa: I love him. And I love A.J. I mean, that little boy is like my son.
Krystal: A.J. will always be a part of your life. But his daddy is becoming toxic to you.
Marissa: No. No, no, no. I just need to learn how to handle him better.
Krystal: You shouldn't have to handle him at all. You know, married or not, yes, J.R. is -- he can be a sweetheart, but he comes with a whole boatload of his own problems. And the longer you stay with him, the bigger the chance you have of getting sucked into them and away from the kind of life that you deserve. Don't let him rob you of that.
Marissa: You're starting to sound like Caleb Cooney.
Krystal: You talked to him about this?
Marissa: You weren't there. And unfortunately for him, he was.
Krystal: Well, what exactly did he have to say about it?
Marissa: Just that I shouldn't let a Chandler ruin my life.
Krystal: That can happen. If you stay married to J.R., he can pull you down right along with him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caleb: Ahem. You're going to have to move, Junior.
J.R.: No. Where do you get off sticking your nose in my family's business? What has any Chandler ever done to you?
Caleb: Do you want to move, or you want me to move you?
J.R.: I get it. You're hanging onto the old Chandler-Cooney rivalry. If that's what it is, you need to step into the 21st century with the rest of us here.
Caleb: Hmm.
J.R.: Because Palmer and my father -- they were at a ceasefire a long, long time ago.
Caleb: Seeing how upset your wife was is proof that the world would be a much better place without your family in it.
J.R.: Don't you bring my wife into this.
Caleb: If you cared about your wife, you would have gone after her, instead of picking a fight with me.
J.R.: You know, I'm not going to stand here and listen to you preach about my marriage. You son of a --
A.J.: Daddy, stop!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emma: Huh.
Ryan: There you go.
Emma: You can wish on flowers, too, Daddy.
Ryan: Well, that is very good to know. Right now, I kind of wish the sun would come back. It's trying.
Emma: [Chuckles] If you had one wish, what would it be? [Gasps] Greenlee!
Greenlee: Did I hear you were looking for this?
Emma: It's there! The message is there! How did you do it?
Greenlee: Ah, a simple wave of my magic wand. Bippity-boppity-boo!
Emma: Thank you.
[Greenlee laughs]
Ryan: Yes, thank you.
Emma: I wished and wished and my wish came true.
Greenlee: Well, if you wish hard enough, it can happen.
Emma: You really are my fairy godmother.
Greenlee: Oh, come here.
[Birds chirping]
Greenlee: Well, I guess I should get back to work.
Emma: Can't you stay and find more flowers with me?
Ryan: Yeah, we could kind of use all the help we can get.
Emma: Mm-hmm.
Greenlee: Ok. Ok, one quick power flower walk.
[Emma and Greenlee laugh]
Greenlee: Ok.
[Emma and Greenlee laugh]
Greenlee: You know, you look like a real princess in that dress.
Emma: Hmm.
Greenlee: If I didn't know any better, I'd call you Cinderella herself.
Emma: Hmm. There's some more daisies over there.
Madison: I see you solved the dress crisis.
Greenlee: Yeah, Ryan said that you brought it over to Fusion so I could. Thanks.
Madison: No problem.
Greenlee: You taking an early lunch?
Madison: Sort of. I'm meeting Ryan here.
Greenlee: Oh. He was right behind me. We are helping Emma make a daisy chain.
Madison: Must be sort of strange for you to be here with the two of them.
Greenlee: Strange how?
Madison: The three of you almost became a family.
Greenlee: That's in the past.
Madison: Is it?
Greenlee: You don't have to worry about me, Madison.
Madison: It's Ryan that I'm worried about. He loved you and you broke his heart, and it took him a really long time to even think about getting back out there again with someone else.
Greenlee: Like you?
Madison: He's happy, Greenlee. If you care about him, you'll let him stay that way.
Greenlee: I just dropped off a dress for a special little girl.
Madison: Like you just went to New York for a convention?
Ryan: Hey. When did you get here?
Madison: Just now.
Ryan: Oh. Hey, Ems, gather up those flowers, ok? I just got a call from work. I got to drop you off with the sitter, sweets.
Greenlee: I can -- I can drop her off. It's on my way.
Madison: I'll take her. You know, I have the key. Hey. So, is the dress how you remembered it now?
Emma: Thanks to my fairy godmother.
[Ryan chuckles]
Madison: Oh, and what is this?
Emma: A daisy chain. This is for you.
Greenlee: Oh, honey, I can't take that from you.
Emma: I want you to have it.
Greenlee: Oh.
Emma: I love you.
Greenlee: Oh. I love you, too. And if you ever just need me or my magic, you call me. Ok?
Emma: Ok. Ok.
Madison: You ready?
Emma: Mm-hmm.
Ryan: I'll talk to you later, ok? I'll see you.
Emma: Ok.
Ryan: Ok, buddy.
Madison: Come on.
Emma: Bye.
Greenlee: Bye.
Ryan: Hey.
Greenlee: Hmm?
Ryan: I -- I really appreciate you coming through like that. Thank you.
Greenlee: Anything for Emma.
Ryan: It means a lot. It means more than I can even say.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Hey, buddy.
Annie: A.J., I said to wait up for me.
J.R.: You brought him?
Annie: Marissa wanted to see him after her exam. Scott was going to drive him, but he had business to take care of. Where is Marissa?
J.R.: Well, she just left.
Caleb: Ran out is more like it.
Annie: Caleb. Always a pleasure.
Caleb: Mm-hmm.
A.J.: Why were you yelling at this man, Daddy?
J.R.: Uh, well, I -- I wasn't yelling.
A.J.: Yes, you were.
J.R.: No, no. We were having a discussion.
A.J.: It sounded more like a fight.
J.R.: Well, it wasn't. I'll prove it to you by introducing you to Mr. Cooney. Caleb Cooney, this is my son A.J.
Caleb: How are you doing, A.J.?
J.R.: Caleb was Grandma's cousin, which makes him our cousin, too.
A.J.: So is he related to us?
Caleb: Hmm.
J.R.: That's right.
A.J.: Why is our family always yelling at each other, Dad?
J.R.: Well, they shouldn't be. You see, we always have to try our best to get along -- no matter what. You know, my son's right. We shouldn't be at each other's throats.
Caleb: Is that where we're at?
J.R.: I started it. I'll own it. In fact, the last thing A.J. needs is his father tense and always on the edge, ready to fight anyone and everyone.
Caleb: Sounds like you know something about that.
J.R.: The bottom line -- you're not my enemy. You're my family. And that's what I want for Chandler -- to be a family-run business.
Caleb: Yeah, well, good luck with that.
J.R.: You're probably heading back to West Virginia soon, right?
Caleb: Soon as I tie up some loose ends, yeah.
J.R.: Well, you probably won't, but if you change your mind -- about selling Cortlandt -- my offer still stands.
Caleb: You have certainly perfected the fine art of B.S. that you inherited from your father.
J.R.: Hmm. I have no idea what you're talking about.
Caleb: Hmm. Well, for the record, family or not, I would never have a Chandler owning Uncle Pete's company -- not for all the money in the world. So you can give it up, Junior. Any day now, Cortlandt Electronics is going to be off the market, and your dreams of ever owning it'll be down the drain. I'll see you at the family picnic. I'll bring the potato salad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Yes, I'd like to place an order to be picked up at 5:00. One veggie burger with slaw, one sirloin steak, medium rare, not too pink, gravy on the side, and --
Krystal: Extra lean. That's the way David likes it.
Greenlee: Extra lean. No, that's it. Greenlee Hayward. Thanks.
Krystal: Sorry. I just know how picky David can get about what he eats.
Greenlee: Well, it's a good thing I don't have to slave over the stove cutting up that extra lean meat.
Krystal: Yeah. No, David -- he aims bigger than that -- than chaining his wives to the kitchen. He manipulates on a much higher level.
Greenlee: Well, you may have that experience, but I don't. David doesn't manipulate me.
Krystal: Well, if you say so.
Greenlee: Clearly, you have more to say.
Krystal: Well, I -- I did hear that you were, um, boozing it up solo at my bar the other afternoon.
Greenlee: And that's your business how?
Krystal: Well, Amanda and I, we're -- we're thinking about forming a little ex-wives club. But you're right. You're -- you're not an ex. And I am so far out of David's orbit, so more power to you. You're a strong woman, and I can't speak your mind.
Greenlee: We actually have a very supportive relationship. We're equals who completely respect each other.
Krystal: And trust each other?
Greenlee: You just can't help yourself, can you? Do you serve all this up with a side of fries to every customer? Seriously, Krystal, you should take judgment off the menu.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Lavery!
Ryan: What do you want, Hayward?
David: We need to talk.
Ryan: I got nothing to say to you.
David: It's about Greenlee.
Ryan: What about her?
David: I am so sick of you putting yourself in her path every chance you get.
Ryan: What are you even talking about?
David: Did you or did you not call her asking her to meet you here in the park?
Ryan: It was for my daughter.
David: Oh. Huh. Oh, for your daughter? Oh, that's a new one. You know, I'm kind of surprised. Sir Galahad stooping to using a child?
Ryan: No, I think that's a little bit more your M.O. than mine, wouldn't you say, Hayward?
David: Your whole plan is so transparent. It's not fair to Greenlee, and it's pissing me the hell off!
Ryan: That's fascinating. Thank you.
David: I'm not through with you!
Ryan: You get your hands off me, now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Ok, you're right. Unsolicited advice on my list of specials is probably not the best idea, but David hurt me pretty bad.
Greenlee: Krystal, wait. I'm sorry that things were so rough with you and David.
Krystal: You don't have to apologize for David.
Greenlee: But even though it got to a really bad place, it must have felt right in the beginning, didn't it?
Krystal: You know, I was in such a bad place when we got together, I really wasn't thinking straight.
Greenlee: When did it change? I mean, when did you realize that what you had with David wasn't what you thought it was?
Krystal: I'm not sure. But the important thing is, I figured it out.
Greenlee: Hmm. I should get going.
Krystal: Take care. Oh, Greenlee? You forgot something.
Greenlee: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scott: Hey, I thought you were at Krystal's.
Marissa: I had to get out of there.
Scott: Well, Annie just brought A.J. over there to see you.
Marissa: [Sighs] They just can't stay away from each other, can they?
Scott: Who?
Marissa: Never mind.
Scott: You all right?
Marissa: Why are you marrying Annie?
Scott: Ah. Because I love her.
Marissa: I mean, do you really think that she's going to make you happy?
Scott: Yeah. I know what you're thinking.
Marissa: Do you?
Scott: She's not the same woman she used to be.
Marissa: Oh. Yeah, how can you be so sure?
Scott: I know what I feel for Annie. It's the real deal.
Marissa: No -- well, so is the competition between you and J.R. I mean, how do you know that convincing Annie to say yes isn't just another way to one-up him?
Scott: Annie and I had a connection long before she and J.R. ever got together. I'm sorry, but you brought it up. Look, I know what I'm feeling, and it is not some control high that is going to fade.
Marissa: I just don't want to see you get hurt.
Scott: Don't you worry about me. Take care of yourself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caleb: Well, about time you got back.
Krystal: I -- I understand you not only had your usual hash browns and coffee, but you also dried some tears? My daughter Marissa told me that you let her cry on your shoulder.
Caleb: Mm-hmm. Well, I think you better order some more napkins. Hmm.
Krystal: Seriously, I -- I'm grateful that you let her unload.
Caleb: Oh, that's all right, as long as she doesn't make a habit of it.
Krystal: Oh, you don't like dealing with feelings, huh?
Caleb: I prefer the mountains, thank you -- and animals.
Krystal: [Chuckles] Oh, I -- I got my keys back. Thank you for getting those to me.
Caleb: Yeah, you're welcome. Your car needs a tune-up.
Krystal: Uh-huh. So did you run into Erica before she left?
Caleb: Hmm. Our business is done.
Krystal: What? Pine Valley doesn't do it for you?
Caleb: Not my type of people. Most of them.
[Krystal laughs]
Caleb: What?
Krystal: Oh, well --
Caleb: What?
Krystal: You. I mean, on the one hand, you're this down and dirty mountain man, and then -- then I hear this completely different story about Caleb Cooney.
Caleb: Is that right?
Krystal: Yeah. Jackson told me. Yeah, he said you were some big, high-powered attorney before you got off the fast track and went to breathe some mountain air.
Caleb: Well, after being around here for a while, I know I made the right choice.
Krystal: So what -- what finally convinced you to hang up the 3-piece --
Caleb: People who ask too many questions.
Krystal: That's what you get from people, Caleb. You get the good and you get the bad.
[Caleb sighs]
Krystal: Caleb? Oh. Somebody's calling my place for you.
Caleb: Oh, and I gave your number out, and I've been using it as an office. I hope you don't mind.
Krystal: Oh, don't mind.
Caleb: Oh. Yeah? So it works for you? That's great. Well, good luck with it. Yeah, you're welcome. Well, that's that.
Krystal: What is?
Caleb: Cortlandt Electronics. I got rid of it.
Krystal: Not to J.R.?
Caleb: Not if my life depended on it.
[Krystal sighs]
Caleb: Well, it's finally done. Hmm.
Krystal: Isn't this what you wanted?
Caleb: Oh, yeah. I'm a free man again. Some suit's got a new company to worry about, and I've got nothing to hold me down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Snaps phone shut]
J.R.: I did it.
Annie: Did what?
J.R.: I just closed the biggest deal of my life -- and proved my father wrong at the same time.
Annie: Oh, my gosh.
[J.R. laughs]
Annie: Oh, my -- oh! Ah! Stop it!
J.R.: Yes!
Annie: Uh-huh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: I said get your hands off of me!
David: As long as you stay the hell away from my wife.
Ryan: What, are you paranoid, Hayward?
David: There's no way I'm going to let you move back into her life, you hear me?
Ryan: You're afraid that I'll finally get through to her? Is that it?
David: What's wrong with your head?
Ryan: God -- nothing. Nothing is wro -- I'm fine.
David: What the hell is wrong with you?
Ryan: I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm completely --
[Ryan falls to the ground with a loud thud]","At the Chandler mansion, Annie tells Scott about her plans for an expensive, elaborate wedding. J.R. is on the phone and tells the person not to divulge that they are working together. David watches Greenlee sleep. When she wakes, he asks her again her trip to NY and if she saw anyone she knew. Greenlee realizes that he knows she saw Ryan at the convention in New York. Greenlee tells David that it meant nothing to see him; she just didn't want to hurt David by telling him. David asks her why she has been carrying around a picture of her and Ryan, so she explains that Jack gave it to her in an attempt to make her see how happy she'd been with Ryan. Ryan has breakfast with Emma who is upset that she lost her Cinderella dress. Madison arrives with a new dress for Emma, but the little girl doesn't want it because it's lacking Greenlee's special message inside. With Madison's encouragement, Ryan calls Greenlee to ask her if she can get Emma's dress embroidered just like the first one. When Greenlee agrees, Madison takes the dress to Fusion. David overhears the conversation between Greenlee and Ryan agreeing to meet at the park.",summ_screen
"Taylor: Hi, I'm looking for Dr. Franklin Hubbard.
Nurse: Are you a patient of his?
Taylor: No, just a friend, but he's been after me to have my foot checked out, so...
Nurse: His shift hasn't started yet. I can get another doctor.
Taylor: No, no, thanks. I'll just wait.
Jake: Hey.
Nurse: Hey, Dr. Martin.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Randi: Two skim lattes.
Babe: Thank you.
Amanda: Thank you, Randi. Babe, have you seen the new numbers?
Babe: Charm! set a new sales record.
Amanda: And after we get done with our secret project --
Babe: Fusion will be on fire.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: How soon can we move on Fusion?
Barry: As soon as we settle on a strategy.
Adam: Well, how about this? We steal Fusion from those airheads, and then I steal it from my ingrate son before he knows what hit him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: So, how's Kathy?
Krystal: Better, better. You just missed her. She just went to camp.
J.R.: Oh, actually I came by to see you.
Krystal: Oh, what's on your mind?
J.R.: Babe and changing her life forever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Randi, I hope you don't mind us dumping more on you on your second day.
Randi: Bring it on.
Babe: That's the attitude I'm looking for. Hello, teamwork, goodbye, drama.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Who's next?
Nurse: Dr. Martin, your shift ended an hour ago. Go home.
Jake: I can't. My roommate kicked me out. I'm homeless, I'm homeless.
[Phone rings]
Jake: I'm a homeless doctor.
Nurse: E.R. He's right here. Aidan Devane, sexy accent.
Jake: You should see the rest of him. He's shredded. Hello, sweetheart. Mm- hmm, well, of course, I'm still going to call you sweetheart just because I'm living alone and I got no place to go. Yeah. No, I'm not angry. People fall in love. They fall in love. I mean, listen, can you do me a favor? I left a box of my stuff in your bedroom. Maybe you could drop it off at the hospital. Is that asking too much? Right at the front desk. Yeah. Well, there won't be any awkward moments. Do we still get to work out together? Uh-huh. I can call you if I'm lonely? Good. All right. I miss you, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: It is too early to be that chipper.
Greenlee: I hardly slept all night.
Kendall: Yeah, me either, but not because I was doing that. Spike had a bad dream.
Annie: Is that your new excuse, Kendall? Spike's having nightmares, so that's why he has to stay with you? I knew you'd come up with something.
Kendall: Ok, don't start this, Annie, please.
Annie: Spike is safe. He's with Ryan, far, far away from his evil stepmother.
Kendall: Come on, already, please.
Annie: So, I'm going to go in the lounge where I won't scare anybody.
Greenlee: Care to fill me in?
Kendall: I don't know what's wrong with her. She's having issues. Oh, Amanda, wow -- you, hey, is that a new fashion statement?
Greenlee: Or did Babe try and scratch your eye out?
Babe: Funny, funny.
Amanda: Actually, I got poked with a stem while taking care of your flowers.
Kendall: Oh, sorry. Where are my flowers?
Babe: Actually, first, Kendall Slater, Greenlee Smythe, meet Randi Morgan
Greenlee: Major potential.
Kendall: Major.
Greenlee: Do you see what I see?
Kendall: She could be the new face of Fusion.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frankie: Open the door, Fletcher. Open the door.
Fletcher: Got my money?
Frankie: You need to stay away from Randi.
Fletcher: Deadline's up, all right? Didn't want you to forget.
Frankie: I know what I have to do.
Fletcher: Hustle, Doc, or Randi goes bye-bye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: What kind of life changes are we talking about here?
J.R.: Has Babe told you what's been going on at Fusion?
Krystal: Well, working her to the bone.
J.R.: Mm-hmm. I've been trying to help her, you know, figure out a way to make it stop.
Krystal: Well, what did you come up with?
J.R.: Babe should be in charge.
Krystal: Well, it happens to be Greenlee and Kendall's company, J.R.
J.R.: Yeah, but they don't care about it. They're never there. They just took off for Vegas in the middle of the work week. When Babe found out, she almost quit.
Krystal: Well, if it's that bad, maybe she should.
J.R.: Babe loves Fusion. Why should she leave when she can stay and be happy?
Krystal: You have a plan.
J.R.: An idea. I buy Fusion. Babe runs it.
Krystal: And how does Babe feel about your idea?
J.R.: She doesn't want to betray her friends, but that's not it. She's scared. She doesn't think she has what it takes to be the boss. But she absolutely does.
Krystal: J.R., I really love that you believe in my baby doll. I do, but if this is not what she wants --
J.R.: But see, that's the thing. She does want it, more than anything.
Krystal: If Babe says no, you have to respect her choice.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: You guys don't understand.
Greenlee: You have the most beautiful eyes.
Kendall: Wait, wait, wait, the Fusion Eye Candy campaign --
Greenlee: Get the photographer here now.
Amanda: She's not a model.
Kendall: Oh, my God, we discovered her?
Greenlee: This is too good.
Babe: No, this is Randi Morgan, Fusion's new assistant.
Kendall: You -- this is Randi?
Greenlee: You're kidding. Tell me she's kidding.
Babe: No, before you guys took off for Vegas, Kendall said that I could bring in more help.
Greenlee: You did?
Babe: That's the only reason why I'm still here, Greenlee. She didn't tell you that I almost quit?
Kendall: Yeah, I knew there was something I forgot to add to your wedding toast, sorry. You know what? Your job crisis was not on my mind when I was in Vegas, ok? And still, I don't understand. Why didn't you just hire Carmen?
Babe: Oh, oh, so now Erica and her ex-cellmate get more of a vote in the company than I do?
Greenlee: Relax, relax, relax. We're psyched that you hired Randi. You just hired her for the wrong job.
Kendall: Yes, a mistake easily fixed.
Babe: Unbelievable.
Greenlee: What is your problem?
Amanda: Babe has been busting her ass for you guys and all you do is slam her.
Kendall: Ok, well, Greenlee and I are back, so you can leave the heavy lifting to us now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nurse: Foot exam, right?
Taylor: That's me.
Nurse: The doctor can see you now. Cubicle one.
Taylor: Thank you.
Nurse: You can wait right here.
Jake: Taylor? Oh, I didn't recognize you because you weren't running off someplace, and you're sitting still, so --
Taylor: You didn't recognize me because you're usually behind me trying to catch up.
Jake: Yes, that was a great race, but I was going easy on you and, uh, let's put it this way. If it ever happened again, I would annihilate you.
Taylor: Only because I gave you a head start.
Jake: Well, you're the one who's going to get a head start next time because your foot hurts.
Taylor: My foot is fine. I'm just trying to get this friend of mine off my back.
Jake: Ok, so, let's, if you don't mind, so, you've been putting in how many miles a week would you say?
Taylor: I don't know. A lot, I guess.
Jake: Mm-hmm, and is it mostly outdoors?
Taylor: Treadmills are for babies.
Jake: I only use a treadmill.
Taylor: Well, that explains a lot. Give me a dirt road anytime. Give me a dirt road with a muddy, rocky -- give me a muddy, rocky dirt road out in the pouring rain --
Jake: Yeah, we get that you like dirt roads and they're muddy and they're horrible, the roads. I'm saying what if, what if you were to take your workout inside? A little less impact, cuter guys.
Taylor: I'm sure there are, but I like to work out alone, thank you.
Jake: I can tell, because every time I see you working out you're alone. And by the way, when I ran into you that time, I was not trying to hit on you or anything like --
Taylor: Oh, yeah, about that.
Jake: I'm just not that type, I--
Taylor: I am so sorry about that. I mean, I didn't understand then, but I understand now.
Jake: Oh, you understand, ok? Ok, um, well, shall we get going with the exam- patient -- are you comfortable with -- I mean, because some women like a female doctor to examine them.
Taylor: It's cool. You want me to take all my clothes off?
Jake: No, no, no. No, just roll up the -- roll up your pants -- would be just fine. Ok, are you comfortable?
Taylor: Mm-hmm.
Jake: Ok, I'm going to press on just little different parts of your foot to see if there's any pain, ok? We're going to start at the top.
Taylor: No.
Jake: No, nothing? Anything now?
Taylor: Nope.
Jake: So, dirt roads, huh? Rocky, dirty, smelly, rainy, wet roads.
Taylor: Yes.
Jake: Where you're drenched. That sounds nice. It sounds hard, sounds tough.
Taylor: Yes, sir, it is.
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Fletcher: The girl signed a contract. She's in violation.
Frankie: Yeah, well, she's done with you and your phony contract.
Fletcher: Buy her out and she's all yours, ok? You know, you keep stalling. Grab her up like I grabbed you.
Frankie: Yeah, whatever, you're not going to hurt anybody, Fletcher.
Fletcher: Go ahead, blow me off. Watch what happens. I mean, did you see the bruises I put on her face before?
Frankie: You're already facing assault charges. You add blackmail to that, you're looking at some serious time.
Fletcher: Cops can't touch me.
Frankie: My father already nailed you once. If he finds out that you're threatening his son?
Fletcher: No, no, no, no, no, no. Not threats, ok? Promises.
Frankie: Ah, cute. Listen, my father is the chief of police. I make one call to him and you're done.
Fletcher: Ok, do you think that putting me in prison is going to save that little whore? I got friends on the inside. I got friends on the outside. You know, guys who get messages to other guys.
Frankie: Hmm, what are you going to do because my father's going to be tailing her? He's going to have the police watching her 24/7.
Fletcher: What about your mom? The other Dr. Hubbard, yeah? Works mostly day shifts, right? And, uh, your little sis likes hanging down at the pool in a bathing suit, damn --
Frankie: Listen to me.
Fletcher: She is fine.
Frankie: You say one more word about my family, you come near them, I swear to God I will kill you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Ok, so you've never really modeled before?
Amanda: Would you leave her alone?
Babe: Don't bother, Amanda, there's no point.
Randi: I'm really cool just answering the phones.
Greenlee: You are way too gorgeous to be behind a desk.
Kendall: Yeah, we at least have to do some test shots.
Amanda: Ok, listen, if you would just listen. Yes, she's gorgeous, ok? But if you'd shut up for like two seconds you'd realize she's a lot more than that. She really loves this company, and she has a lot to offer.
Greenlee: Why is modeling such a bad thing? Most people would kill for this chance.
Randi: Look, I really just want to do the job you guys hired me to do, if that's all right.
Babe: Of course, it's ok.
Kendall: Professional photo shoot, they will treat you like a goddess.
Amanda: Randi, you can answer the phone if you want to.
Kendall: You know what? Let's order lunch. You, me, and Greenlee, we can talk about things.
Babe: Oh, so you can do all your heavy lifting without me being in the way?
Randi: I'll be right back.
Greenlee: I don't care how much extra work you've been doing, do not speak to us like that in front of our employees. You should show some respect.
Babe: That's hilarious coming from you. I told Randi how great this place was. Honestly, I'm embarrassed.
Greenlee: You're free to leave anytime.
Amanda: Well, I might because I don't work here because I have to. I have tons of money. I'm here because I care.
Kendall: Yes, we all do.
Babe: You know what? This is the biggest load of crap I've ever heard. You pop in, you give us a bunch of work to do, and then you pop back, and you criticize us for everything we're doing wrong. You know what? I'm going to be over there doing my job. Maybe you should try it sometime. Why do I need this?
Amanda: You don't. They should be taking orders from you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: J.R. still thinks we're working together to acquire Fusion so his bimbo ex-wife can run it.
Barry: And that's what we want J.R. to continue to think.
Adam: Yeah, but we're not going to tiptoe. We're going full force on this. That way his defeat will be even more humiliating, and he will be taught a lesson that obviously he and his wife need to learn.
Barry: So, we hit Fusion hard and fast?
Adam: Yep, and they hit rock bottom, and I grab it for next to nothing.
Barry: When the CEOs are forced to resign for the greater good.
Adam: Wouldn't it be wonderful if some disastrous crisis hit Fusion? I think I'm going to have more fun than I've had in a long time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: I'm sorry about Spike. It was a misunderstanding.
Annie: So, yesterday I'm a danger to your child and now today everything's fine?
Greenlee: Hey, hey, hey, hey, whatever happened can we just drop it? I'm so sick of all the fighting.
Annie: You're sick, huh? Better run to a bathroom.
Greenlee: What does that mean?
Annie: You're so desperate to get alone time with Ryan, you couldn't even wait for your honeymoon plane to land. The door was jammed. We were stuck. How is that my fault?
Annie: It's always so innocent, Greenlee. The kisses, the motorcycle rides.
Kendall: Ok, you know what? This is between you and me. Leave her out of this.
Annie: Yes, but she is always in the way. She ruined my wedding to Ryan and then when we go to renew our vows, there's Greenlee again.
Kendall: Ok, all right, you know what? You need to calm down because this is not good for the baby. So, why don't you just sit down, I'll get you some juice.
Annie: Shut up, Kendall. Stop pretending to be my friend. And you, stop pretending that you don't want Ryan back. How stupid do you think I am?
Greenlee: I'm in love with my husband, Aidan.
Annie: She is trying to turn Ryan against me. You are trying to mount him at 30,000 feet. Yet I'm paranoid?
Amanda: They're about to rip each other's heads off.
Randi: Doesn't bother me.
Amanda: How can it not?
Randi: Where I'm from it's not a real fight unless someone ends up cut, shot, or killed.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frankie: You say one more word about Randi, one more word about my family, and I swear --
Fletcher: What? And what, huh?
Fletcher: Just what I thought, ok? You're not going to kill me. Not over a little piece of trash like Randi, ok?
Frankie: All right, you said, you said, you said, I had more time to come up with the money.
Fletcher: Ok, not much. Ticktock.
Frankie: Quit hounding me and stay away from Randi. I will deliver, ok?
Fletcher: You want to know what I think? I think you got a cash flow problem. I do take other forms of payment.
Frankie: Like what?
Fletcher: You work in a hospital.
Frankie: So?
Fletcher: Hospitals got drugs.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Ok, plantar fasciitis, or plantar fasciitis. Some doctors say -- either way, it's got two I's, it's difficult for us because -- but this is where the fascia is attached to the calcaneous.
Taylor: The what, what, what, what is that?
Jake: The calcaneous, the calcaneous, that's the heel bone.
Taylor: Just, just, just show me.
Jake: No problem, I'm showing you. Right at the top of this right here, the heel pad, right there at the calcaneous. If I were to touch this right here, if I were to touch this, it would feel like a nail going right through --
Taylor: Well, it wasn't quite that bad.
Jake: Well, I know exactly what it is because I've had the same thing, ok? I've experienced the same exact -- it's right here.
Taylor: Ok, so what, what you're saying is I will feel bad if anyone should touch me on the -- what's that called?
Jake: The calcaneous.
Taylor: The calcaneous.
Jake: I'm also afraid that your ligament is all, you know, swollen.
Taylor: But that's the spot. That's the one spot that I have to worry about, right there?
Jake: Yes, all you have to worry about, yes, and if you don't worry about it it could become chronic. If it becomes chronic, you could need surgery. And if you need surgery, well nobody wants surgery, so --
Taylor: I get, I get it.
Jake: So, all I want to do is put you on some anti-inflammatories for about a week or two, ok?
Taylor: Ok.
Jake: All right. So, if you want to put your shoes on, we can walk right out of here.
Jake: Mandatory two weeks and that's perfect. Cici, did a guy drop off a box for me?
Cici: A hottie.
Jake: Oh, yeah, well, he's spoken for. Here you go. No generics. You got it? Well, you could use a generic if you wanted to, but well, it doesn't really matter, it's all just --
Taylor: Thanks.
Jake: Ok, and I just want you to watch out for it because I -- I'd like a rematch someday, if that's all right.
Taylor: Thanks, Dr. Jake. It'll get better.
Jake: Awkward.
Cici: Do you have an insurance card?
Taylor: I'll pay cash, thanks.
Cici: You sure?
Taylor: Yeah, hey, listen, um, what happens with that chart?
Cici: We file it for your records.
Taylor: But everything stays confidential?
Cici: Completely.
Taylor: So, how much do I owe you?
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Krystal: You buy Babe the company and that ties you two together for the long haul.
J.R.: That's not why I'd do it.
Krystal: Oh, come on, now, you know you want Babe back.
J.R.: We're talking it slow. As you know, Babe has moved back into the mansion, but we're in separate bedrooms. It's the way she wants it.
Krystal: What do you want?
J.R.: Well, I want to get married again and have kids and have a life. We've talked about it. But the guy I used to be would keep pushing Babe until she walked out the door. I'm not going to make that mistake again. I'm trying really hard to do everything right this time.
Krystal: You and me both. I, I have a confession to make.
J.R.: Mm-hmm, about my dad?
Krystal: Yeah, yeah, I, I kissed him. The night that Richie kidnapped Babe.
J.R.: Why are you telling me this?
Krystal: Look, you and I, we know better than anybody how easy it is to get sucked back in by Adam. We think we're headed in the right direction and then he just, he just gets inside your head and he -- I don't know, you start to think like him and then you start to act like him. Listen, Babe is terrified that you're going to turn out to be just like your daddy.
J.R.: Mm-hmm, so am I. But it's not going to happen.
Krystal: Well, this whole Fusion takeover thing, it sounds an awful lot like Adam.
J.R.: I know, but I'm not my father.
Krystal: I know, I know, and I can see the difference that it's made with Babe. I mean, listen, I think you two can really make it this time.
J.R.: You really mean that?
Krystal: Yes, if you continue to make smart choices, grown-up choices, work together as a team. You know, I risked everything when I slipped up with Adam. So, I had to make a decision, and I told him we are over, we're through, and now I am free. I am free from Adam's hold and you are too, J.R.
J.R.: Mm-hmm.
Krystal: You just, you can't forget that.
J.R.: No, I won't, and that's the plan, but a little reminder once in a while doesn't hurt.
Krystal: Maybe we can remind each other.
J.R.: To never look back.
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Adam: The primary targets are Fusion's leadership. They own the shares.
Barry: Miss Slater and Miss Smythe?
Adam: They're disasters. The ways we could go at them. It seems a pity to choose just one.
Barry: Who says we have to?
Adam: Attack on multiple fronts?
Barry: They both have criminal histories as do their mothers. We could really exploit that.
Adam: Well, they've bounced back, though, from so many attacks on their personal reputations. I think we need something fresh.
Barry: Well, it shouldn't be difficult if we're careful.
Adam: Well, they're not going to catch us. According to J.R., they're so wrapped up in their personal lives, they've stopped paying attention to the business.
Barry: And you're confident we can proceed without detection?
Adam: As long as those dimwits are cat-fighting every day? Ha, piece of cake.
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Kendall: We were trying to be nice.
Greenlee: Yeah, I mean look at everything we've let slide.
Annie: You?
Greenlee: Who broke into my apartment?
Kendall: Who got Zach busted with the cops?
Annie: Who kidnapped Spike and crashed the car with him in it? I mean, really, Kendall, you're awfully down about Spike spending time with Crazy Annie, meanwhile you're best friends with the woman who almost killed him.
Babe: Enough. This is an office, you guys, we're here to work. Ok, if you can't do that, if you can't act sane, professional adults, then do the rest of us a favor and leave.
Annie: Fine, I quit.
Babe: Annie, I was just trying to get you guys to stop yelling, that's all.
Annie: It's not your fault, Babe.
Greenlee: We all overreacted.
Annie: Move. I have to go get a box to pack up my stuff.
Greenlee: Don't be like this.
Annie: Get out of my way.
Babe: Nice, guys, real nice.
Amanda: Well, there goes our drama-free day. Are you sure you're ok with the modeling thing?
Randi: They know I'm not into it, right?
Amanda: Are you sure? I mean, most girls would humiliate themselves on reality shows for just one photo shoot.
Randi: Look, no pictures, no TV. If Fletcher saw me or one of my old clients, everyone would know who I was. I'd get fired and Fusion would be slammed.
Amanda: All right. Well, if you change your mind, we can go and talk to Kendall and Greenlee together.
Randi: My whole life, when people look at me, all they see is my outside. My body, my face. But I have a mind. No one's let me use it, not till I got here. I've had enough eyes on me. I just want to be invisible now.
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Frankie: You want me to pay you with drugs?
Fletcher: No cash, I'll take the stash, you know. Then Randi's free. You get me the good stuff, lots of it. I mean, you must know what sells, right? You know, get me enough pills and Randi --
Frankie: No.
Fletcher: Randi, Randi will never have to worry about me again.
Frankie: No, you don't know what you're asking me to do.
Fletcher: Randi ever tell you about a girl named Sherrie?
Frankie: No.
Fletcher: Ok, ask her.
Frankie: Sherrie?
Fletcher: Yeah. Then you hurry up and make up your mind, for Randi's sake.
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Randi: You get where I'm coming from, right? Why I don't want to model?
Amanda: Totally, and I respect it. Even though I want the exact opposite.
Randi: Wait, you want to be a cover girl?
Amanda: I want to be noticed by a young, hot, handsome man.
Randi: Mm-hmm.
Amanda: Or 12.
Babe: Amanda, this package just came for you.
Amanda: What?
Randi: What the...
Amanda: What is this?
Babe: Oo.
Randi: Whoa.
Amanda: What in the world? Ok, I've got to read this. ""The eye patch looks so good, I thought you should have the whole outfit. Get your pirate booty to ConFusion at 3:00 p.m. if you dare. Jake.""
Babe: Oh, wait, wait, wait. He wants you to wear this pirate costume in public?
Amanda: Yeah.
Babe: No, no, no, no.
Amanda: Hey. Do you still have my black fishnets, ""Candy?""
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Jake: Hey, Cici. Dr. Bell paged me. His wife's going into labor, so I said I'd cover his shift for him, ok?
Cici: Are you sure? You could be here all day.
Jake: Oh, I had plans, but I'm going to cancel them.
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J.R.: What made you come around to me and Babe?
Krystal: Seeing you with Kathy the other day, how loving and kind you were with her.
J.R.: She needs us.
Krystal: You know, when I saw you comforting that little girl, I saw deep into your heart. How much family means to you and how much love you have to give. You are a changed man, J.R., and you are definitely deserving of my daughter.
J.R.: You've been great with Kathy, too.
Krystal: I don't know about that.
J.R.: What? When she locked you out of the house -- sorry. You could have, you know, you could have gone off on her.
Krystal: Well, you know what? She's a child and she has lost a lot of people she loves. She's sad and she's confused, and I'm -- listen, I don't blame her.
J.R.: But some parents would. Some parents would never even take the time to tell them that it's ok, wrap their arms around them, explain it. And if a kid doesn't have that...
Krystal: They can get lost?
J.R.: Yeah. Look, when my mom died, I asked you if you could be my mother. I mean, not to take her place, but just to be there for me. And you were. And you're going to be there for Kathy, too. And I'll help explain that to her. That you'll be here looking out for us, while Dixie's looking down from heaven. Did you guys ever get a chance to watch this?
Krystal: Oh, yeah. No, it was great. Tad did a running commentary in his French accent.
J.R.: Oh.
Krystal: Had Kathy rolling. Had me rolling, too, actually.
J.R.: Yeah, he used to do the same thing with Jamie and I when we were kids.
Krystal: Oh. You know, Tad makes me mad, but that is one thing I love about him. He does make me laugh. When I was living at the mansion, it was always so serious.
J.R.: Yeah, we never had movie night at my dad's place.
Krystal: Aw. Well, you know I tried to liven things up with my trucker blowouts. But that was rare. And you need that. You need fun every day. You know, just goofing around, playing tag in the backyard, you know, just having fun. It's not just for kids.
J.R.: Mm-hmm. You know, between Chandler and Fusion and Richie, I don't recall the last time Babe and I actually had some fun.
Krystal: Well, there you go. That is how you can prove that you're not turning into Adam. You make Babe laugh 10 times a day. That is your assignment. Ok?
J.R.: All right.
Krystal: All right.
J.R.: I'm on it.
Krystal: Ok.
J.R.: Ok.
Krystal: Oh.
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Babe: Amanda, you're going to make a total fool of yourself.
Amanda: Oh, lighten up, Babe.
Randi: You definitely have to go with Fusion's stormy seas on the eyes. The eye. I think I have some in my bag.
Amanda: Oh, wait, wait, wait. What about my lips? What color goes with my corset?
Babe: Don't waste Randi's time on Jake's pirate fetish.
Amanda: I get it, Babe. You think it's a dumb idea. I don't care.
Babe: You're not afraid that everybody's going to laugh at you?
Amanda: No risk, no reward.
Randi: Jake is a serious catch.
Babe: You can't go along with a stupid idea just because you like the guy, ok? You have to think about the consequences.
Amanda: I would rather take a risk and fall flat on my face than play it safe and sit around and wonder, you know, what if I wore that pirate costume?
Babe: You know what, guys? I think I'm going to ahead and take lunch.
Randi: Um, can I take lunch, too?
Amanda: Sure.
Randi: Great.
Babe: Are you sure that you're going to go along with this?
Amanda: Oh, I will see Jake's dare, and I will raise him big.
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Joe: I thought you said that you had plans?
Jake: I did, but it's, you know, nothing important.
Joe: Jake, having a life outside of work is very important.
Jake: Dad, I took an extra shift. It's not -- it's no big deal.
Joe: Yeah, yeah.
Jake: It's fine.
Joe: Seems to me that we talked a little bit a while ago that you were feeling frustrated, you were feeling restless. A little break would be good for you.
Jake: He calls me, he needs a little help, I'm helping me out. Am I going to leave him hanging?
Joe: I'll fill in for Dr. Bell.
Jake: Dad, I don't need --
Joe: Whatever plans you had, I want you to go do it, ok? Just stop being Dr. Martin for a few hours. Just be Jake. I mean, who knows? You might even enjoy yourself.
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Taylor: Sir.
Man: Lt. Thompson, how's the foot?
Taylor: Feels great, sir.
Man: Let's take a look. All right, I'm going to start of the top with your ligament and work my way down. No pain?
Taylor: No, sir.
Man: All right, I'm going to press on your calcaneous, your heel bone. Nothing? Mm, very good.
Taylor: That's it? I pass? I'm cleared for redeployment?
Man: No.
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Kendall: Hey, Annie, please. Please stay. We need you. You're a part of the team.
Annie: No, I'm not. And I never was.
Greenlee: Please, please stop.
Annie: I'm going. Do you understand? You two, never tell me what to do ever again. Oh, wait. Can't forget this. Quick, hide your kids. Evil Annie's on her way with her wicked, hidden key.
Kendall: Ok, wait, just wait.
Annie: Go to hell.
Greenlee: Key? What key?
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Adam: Let's get the capital ready.
Barry: I'll put the wheels in motion from my end.
Adam: Barry, what do you know about Fusion Green?
Barry: It's their environmentally friendly line, I believe.
Adam: Yeah. Look into it. Find everything you can.
Barry: Will do.
Adam: Babe in the boardroom. J.R., you really are a fool.
Barry: Ahem.
J.R.: What's going on?
Adam: Barry was just leaving.
Barry: Goodbye, J.R.
J.R.: Is everything ok?
Adam: Well, yes. We were just discussing the terms of my bail. Where have you been?
J.R.: I was running some errands. Listen, if you need me, I'll be in my room.
Adam: I'll always need you, J.R.
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[Rap music playing]
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Taylor: You won't sign off on me?
Man: You're not ready.
Taylor: With all due respect, sir, I disagree.
Man: I know how badly you want to get back to the ranks.
Taylor: Then let me, sir.
Man: You need more time.
Taylor: That... sir, my foot has healed. It's fine.
Man: Yes, but --
Taylor: Don't do this. Don't deny me this. I have a job to do.
Man: After what you've been through, you need more time.
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Frankie: Hey, uh, Dad, listen. I need to talk to you in person now. I'm in B.J.'s, can you meet? Thanks.
Randi: Hey, I got your text. What's up?
Frankie: Hey, who's Sherrie? Who is she, Randi?
Randi: Another -- another working girl. My best friend. Cops found her in an alley dead. They never arrested anybody, but I knew who did it.
Frankie: Fletcher? He murdered your best friend?
Randi: Whenever I thought about leaving him, he'd bring her up, how sad it was what happened to her.
Frankie: I'm sorry.
Randi: How do you know about Sherrie?
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J.R.: Nice. Oh, good. You're home from lunch. I wanted to talk to you about --
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Greenlee: What's this about Annie and a key?
Kendall: It's hidden in the frame that she just had.
Greenlee: And you know this how?
Kendall: Well, Ryan caught me snooping around Annie's stuff, he got pissed off and slammed down the frame, and out popped the key.
Greenlee: Ryan knows.
Kendall: Yeah, yeah. He told me to drop it. And Zach told me to butt out. But I know Annie has a secret.
Greenlee: Why didn't you tell me?
Kendall: Well, you know now, ok? Annie claims it was just some diary that she supposedly burnt, but I don't buy it. The woman is nuts and she is hiding something. Something big and bad.
Greenlee: Well, now you'll have to drop it. Annie quit and took the key.
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"Jamie: Hey, Babe.
Babe: Jamie. What are you doing up here?
Amanda: Jamie, are you trying to lose me? I swear, if I fall or if you try and scare me, I won't give you your -- surprise.
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Di: I've told you everything I know about Kevin Sturgess. If it's not enough, well, I can't help you, so unlock the door. Unlock it!
Tad: Dixie, I have reason to believe that your Kevin Sturgess --
Di: No, my -- he's not my anything anymore.
Tad: Ok, all right, fine! I think he's involved with some very, very nasty people.
Di: I don't know any of Kevin's friends, so I have nothing to tell you.
Tad: Really? What about that little something you couldn't tell the grand jury, that little something you think you can't tell me? Got anything like that kicking around? I think you do, and if I'm right, you've got Julia Santos' life in your hands.
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Julia: Sam? Hey, what, are you redecorating?
Sam: Well, this way, no one can surprise you.
Julia: Oh. Good thinking.
Sam: You should've let me fix the food.
Julia: Oh, no, I think you're more valuable up here doing construction. And besides, kind of got a rush out of being, you know, domestic and nearly normal.
Sam: Mmm, good work.
Julia: Thanks. So we've got a lot of catching up to do.
Sam: Mm-hmm.
Julia: Sam, why are you on the run from our family?
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Zach: So what's going on, my dead boy? One foot out of the grave?
Ryan: We agreed that you wouldn't call me here.
Zach: We agreed you would stay dead. Since you can't seem to do that --
Ryan: I'm doing just fine.
Zach: You're doing all right? That's why your wife's having doubts about being a widow?
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Greenlee: It's impossible, right? It can't be, it shouldn't be, but I can't help thinking what if it is. If Ryan's alive -- oh, God, Kendall, if Ryan's alive, it's what I dreamed for, it's what I prayed for. But the reality, if it's reality, if Ryan is alive, it's some sort of nightmare, because he could -- could he --
Kendall: No, no, no, you can't do this to yourself, Greenlee.
Greenlee: Could he be somewhere knowing what I'm going through? Could he just walk away, leave me? I thought nothing could be worse than losing him, but if he's intentionally staying away -- We can't do it, Kendall. We can't have Ryan's baby.
Kendall: Who did this? Who got you all wound up like this? Was it Lily? I love Lily, ok, but she's Lily. She's not the most reliable witness to anything.
Greenlee: Edmund? His murder?
Kendall: Yeah, she had us running around looking for Braden when it was really Jonathan. And her perceptions are off. She translates things in weird ways. I mean, her communication skills? Come on.
Greenlee: Lily said that Ryan was as far away from her as you are to me, and Zach saw him, too, and Lily doesn't lie.
Kendall: Ok, Zach found Lily that night, and he didn't understand why she thought Ryan was standing there, but she seemed so sincere and concerned, so Zach humored her.
Greenlee: Ryan wasn't there?
Kendall: Ryan adored you, Greenlee. Why would he do that? He wouldn't -- he wouldn't let you think that he was dead and then take off and live some other life somewhere. He would never do that. He -- he couldn't do that to you. He loved you too much.
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Ryan: Is she ok? Is Greenlee ok?
Zach: It's a good thing I traced this call and not Kendall.
Ryan: Is Greenlee ok?
Zach: Greenlee is fine. And she will continue to stay fine if you continue to stay dead. Now, if you hurt Kendall or Greenlee again, I will hunt you down and kill you myself.
Ryan: Yeah. Bet you will. Well, I'm no Zach Slater. I don't rise from the dead just to stick it to people. I have real reasons. I'm not as self-centered and screwed-up as you are.
Zach: Yeah, the Laverys, paragon of mental health. Stay dead.
Mimi: Well, if it isn't my favorite obstructer of justice.
Zach: If it isn't my favorite pursuer of perps.
Mimi: Amazing, isn't it? We couldn't be less alike, yet we've bonded over a mutual interest -- Julia Santos-Keefer.
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Julia: So, you're here while Maria and Maddie are on the other side of the country. They take off without telling you?
Sam: Aunt Julia, I got the word. I'm a Martin. I'm living here with my family.
Julia: Oh. So we're not family anymore? I'm not your Aunt Julia?
Sam: It's not like that.
Julia: Well, I can't imagine. I was forced to cut myself off from my family, pretend that you all didn't exist. I missed everyone so much. I missed you and your sister, seeing you grow up -- years I can never get back.
Sam: I'm sorry.
Julia: Yeah, me, too. But hey, I get to see you now, even here like this.
Sam: Hmm.
Julia: I love seeing you. And I hate that I'll never get to see your dad again.
Sam: Yeah, me, too.
Julia: Everything that you went through -- I know how it hurts. But doesn't that loss make you want to grab on to your mom and sister even more? Biological parents give you life, but the people who step in and give day after day, they can't be replaced.
Sam: She replaced him. She just stopped loving my dad.
Julia: Maria? Stopped loving Edmund? No. Never.
Sam: You weren't there.
Julia: I was at the beginning. You know the whole saga of General Chow's revenge?
Sam: General what?
Julia: Their prawns in orange sauce sealed the deal for Edmund and Maria. She never told you this whole super-romantic -- oh, wow. Well, I went out for Chinese take-out, and I took my own sweet time coming home, so the prawns didn't enjoy the trip. Yeah, Maria got a lot sicker than I did. I thought she was going to end up in the ER, but instead she ended up in Edmund's arms.
Sam: Yeah, that's not romantic, that's gross.
Julia: Oh, yeah, it's beyond gross. But Edmund played doctor -- I mean that innocently -- with Maria as the patient, and she was disgusting. She was retching and sweating and -- well, Edmund treated her like she had just spent a day at the spa. So she had no choice. She had to accept his proposal. I mean, who else would hold her hair while she was -- I'm sorry. You get the idea.
Sam: It's too bad that she didn't love him like he loved her.
Julia: She did, Sam. There is no way on this earth that Maria will not love Edmund until the day she dies.
Sam: You've been gone a long time.
Julia: People do change, Sam, and I'm not saying that they don't. Marriages go sour, people grow apart. But what they have is real love, and that never dies.
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Di: Julia Santos can't be involved with Kevin.
Tad: Dixie, Julia Santos just dropped out of the witness protection program. So now not only is she being looked for by the Feds and the police, she's being hunted by Kevin and his buddies.
Di: And how do you know all this?
Tad: It doesn't matter. What matters is Julia is a target, and the guys with the guns are part of a crowd that runs with Kevin or used to run with him.
Di: This is too fantastic. I don't believe it.
Tad: Well, you'd better start, because whether you want to believe it or not, Kevin is obviously more than some corporate tick who's sucking up other people's pension money. Real blood has been spilled, and Julia's might be next. I would really like to prevent that.
Di: I don't know everything he's into! I mean, if I could help, don't you think I would? I mean, what would I possibly have to gain by keeping a secret about Kevin?
Tad: Good question. Are you protecting him?
Di: No, I am most certainly --
Tad: Are you protecting him, and if so, why?
Di: No, I wouldn't protect him! I'm not! And Kevin is not part of some big crime family or a mob of hit men.
Tad: You just admitted you don't know everything he's into. Well, I'm telling you he's into making Julia Santos dead. He runs with a group of people who've already tried to kill her, who killed Noah. One minute you tell me you don't give a damn about Kevin Sturgess, and the next you're turning yourself inside out trying to prove to me that he's innocent. Either way, you're lying.
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Amanda: So if this is the top, shouldn't we plant a flag or something?
Jamie: It's not unexplored territory.
Amanda: Right, Babe got here first. Oh, so, you're not here alone, are you?
Babe: I needed some time to think.
Amanda: Oops. Come on, hon, she wants some privacy.
Jamie: Why don't you give me a couple minutes?
Amanda: Whatever. You know me. I'm flexible.
Jamie: Babe, there's something you should know.
Babe: Amanda made it pretty clear, thanks. So you two ended up together.
Jamie: We understand each other.
Babe: Well, you know what you want, and if that's Amanda, then --
Jamie: I've always known what I want and where I stand.
Babe: You got it all figured out. Good. Congratulations. I'll just leave you two alone.
Amanda: Hooray. You made it through your first déjà ex ""didn't I already dump you"" moment, and you're still standing. Let's fix that last part.
Jamie: You pull that crap again and we're done.
Amanda: Pull what, Jamie? I was just doing what I thought you wanted.
Jamie: You rubbed Babe's face in it.
Amanda: Yeah, and you're through with her. Isn't that why I'm your fun buddy, the reason why you slept with me in the first place? No complaints. Long as you keep it up, I'm a happy girl. I mean, any way you slice it, it's still revenge sex.
Jamie: Not to me.
Amanda: A rebound slam dunk like us is the classic flip-off to your ex. I figured we were still in flip-off mode.
Jamie: We aren't. No revenge, no gloating.
Amanda: So what do you want?
Jamie: I'm headed forward. So lay off Babe. I don't want to hurt her.
Amanda: If you hurry, you can still catch up with her.
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Ryan: Let's get you to the hospital, ok?
Jonathan: My head hurts.
Ryan: I know, we're going to fix that.
Erin: Ryan, no, please, let me take him by myself, all right? It's too big of a risk for you. Dead men can't take their brothers to the hospital. I'm not sure why you have to stay dead, but I do know that I almost just ruined it for you. So let me make it up to you now, ok?
Ryan: Come on, we got to get going. He's in so much pain.
Erin: So are you. I can see that now.
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Kendall: Who knows why Lily thought Ryan was really there. I mean, her perceptions are off sometimes.
Greenlee: But she always tells the truth. She can't help it.
Kendall: Yeah, what she thinks is the truth.
Greenlee: And Zach denied the whole thing?
Kendall: He didn't deny it, he explained it.
Greenlee: He lies. He'll say anything.
Kendall: Why? Why would he lie about this? He likes you. He actually likes you, Greenlee. He does, and he was worried about you when you were going to tell Ryan about the baby. God knows he has no reason to cover for Ryan.
Greenlee: If Ryan asked Zach for help - -
Kendall: Yeah, oh, there's a likely alliance right there -- Zach and Ryan banding together to help Ryan play dead. If he could be here right now with you, he would be. But he can't. He's dead. And he died loving you.
Greenlee: If Ryan were out there, if he could do this to me --
Kendall: He didn't.
Greenlee: I couldn't go on. I'd have nothing.
Kendall: Nothing has changed, Greenlee. We can still have your baby. We can still go along with everything that we planned to do. That's still what you want, isn't it?
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Di: I hate it when you twist what I say.
Tad: Dixie, I don't want to fight with you.
Di: Well, you won't back off.
Tad: I can't, not when Julia's entire life is on the line.
Di: Ok. I understand. I can relate. My life's been on the line, too.
Tad: All right, then help me to help her.
Di: I would love to help you protect Julia, just like I would want to protect J.R. and Little Adam, but I can't tell you what I don't know. I'm not lying or hiding anything. Why would I do that? It doesn't make sense, unless you think I'm just heartless.
Tad: No. But you did spend a year in prison to protect Sturgess. That didn't make sense, either, until now.
Di: Tad, we've been through all this!
Tad: Dixie, are you scared? Is that what this is about? This guy put the fear of God in you, and you think it's going to come down to Julia's life or yours?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julia: Relationships evolve. One day, there will be a trait that'll make you so angry, you just want to pick something up and throw it. And then the next day, that same thing will make you smile. Then it's endearing, then it's love. You can't explain what makes that change. It just happens. But unfortunately, it can unhappen, too. You wake up one morning and you gaze over at the person next to you, and they're the same person who was there the night before or the month before, but you just don't see them the same way. I mean, you try and you try. There's just something missing.
Sam: And is that what happened to you?
Julia: And Noah. Yeah. I blamed it on stress. You know, we fell in love in a different life. We had so many different identities and jobs and locations, I never called them homes. And, you know, we just moved and hid and, yeah, I just chalked it up to stress.
Sam: Wasn't that it? I mean, how do you survive something like that?
Julia: Well, it doesn't -- it doesn't matter what caused the change, Sam. The fact is that I -- I love Noah. I'll always love him. And whatever happened with your mom and your dad, you know, however they screwed up -- and we all screw up -- it doesn't mean that they didn't love each other. That love just got lost for a while.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Shouldn't you be hiding in some high-tech police van?
Mimi: I'll be all over you until I find Julia.
Zach: Wow. Is that sexual or police harassment?
Mimi: Neither, Mr. Slater. I'm just devoted to my job.
Zach: Come on. Call me Zach.
Mimi: Have a seat, Zach.
Zach: You want me to watch you eat?
Mimi: Oh, no, you can eat, too. After all, you're picking up the check.
Zach: I am, huh? I think I could like you.
Mimi: Well, no, I figure a meal is the least you owe me after giving my men the slip.
Zach: Now you've lost me. What did I do?
Mimi: Your men crashed into a PVPD unmarked car, giving you a chance to get away. Now, it cost the taxpayers a tidy sum.
Zach: Can I say something? Maybe this is not the time, but, you know, the amount of taxes I pay, you cops should be flying jets, and we should take these people out for dinner every night -- steak, lobster, anything you want. Now, you're a gorgeous woman, but I can't play with you right now. I'll join you some other time, ok?
Mimi: I'd really like your company.
Zach: Enough to take me down to the station? Because that's the only way you're going to get it tonight. I'll take a rain check on dinner. Ok? I think we'd have fun.
Mimi: Any evening you turn around, I'll be here.
Zach: That's a nice thought. You got a minute?
Babe: Depends. What's it about?
Zach: I need some information on Di Kirby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Di: You never know when to quit.
Tad: I can't. I told you it's not an option. But I give you my word, I won't let anything happen to you. You've got to trust me.
Di: I do trust you, Tad.
Tad: No, you don't.
Di: But you're just not playing fair.
Tad: I'm not playing at all! Julia spent nine years -- nine years -- jumping in and out of a variety of second-class, crummy lives. Dixie, you had a choice. You got to decide whether you wanted to be Di Kirby or Dixie Cooney. She didn't. Julia just got shoved all over the map by the Feds, because she had to stay one step ahead of scum like Kevin and his associates. She sacrificed everything -- her mother, her siblings, her friends, and in the end, finally and permanently, her husband.
Di: I feel for Julia, I truly do, but, Tad --
Tad: All right, then imagine it, all right? Just think about it for a minute. For a minute, think about what it must be like to give up the life you love, everything -- J.R., Little Adam, everybody you've ever cared about -- because all you wanted to do was to do the right thing.
Di: And in return, you wind up with nothing, everything gone.
Tad: Exactly. Please, you got to help me. Just give me something, give me anything about Kevin Sturgess. The smallest little detail could blow this thing wide open. And if we don't come up with anything, then fine, ok, it doesn't matter. We tried. We gave it our best shot. But Julia only wants what you already have. She wants her life back. Dixie, do the right thing. Please tell me what you know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erin: I can take Jonathan to the hospital, get him admitted. You wait outside.
Ryan: He's going to think I'm getting rid of him.
Erin: Look, I gave you a hard time at first, because that's what I thought you were after. Now I know you're right. I -- I just can't give Jonathan the kind of help he needs.
Ryan: I'd feel better if I was there, you know?
Erin: It's not some kind of escape plan, Ryan, ok? I'm not going to whisk him to the hospital, out a side entrance, to some secret location.
Ryan: I'm not worried about that.
Erin: I want to do this in a way that's safe for you both. I owe you that much.
Ryan: No debt except mine. I walked away from my wife forever. You two are all I have left. You are my family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: It's awful, but it's better this way. Ryan didn't leave me on purpose. He couldn't help it. He died.
Kendall: So then we're going to do what we said we would do? Our very own Ryan memorial? You still want to go ahead with the baby?
[Greenlee nods.]
Kendall: Well, kids, get ready for the big egg hunt.
Greenlee: I wish it were that easy. Here.
Kendall: Ok. What is this? ""Preparing for Another Life,"" ""Perfecting Pregnancy."" My God, I won't finish these until the kid's in kindergarten.
Greenlee: Start with this, this, but this is a must. Read carefully. The test is next Saturday.
Kendall: Yeah, right.
Greenlee: I'm serious. You're majoring in the art of pregnancy. Now, I've found three Mommy-to-be exercise programs. Choose whichever you prefer, but you got to get yourself in shape.
Kendall: Excuse me, I am in great shape.
Greenlee: Good enough for you, but not for you and the baby. And you'll read this, but your diet is no longer your own.
Kendall: Right, you're co-opting it for the baby.
Greenlee: Of course. Ok, no alcohol, no caffeine. Shellfish is an issue we'll discuss, but cut down now, and soy, and need I say your nightlife is a thing of the past? You need tons of sleep.
Kendall: Why don't you just cage me in a corner for the rest of my life?
Greenlee: Hmm, if I could. Oh, and last but definitely not least, before you get pregnant, you have to get a divorce. Go. Get busy. You've got tons to do.
Kendall: Hold on a second, divorce? When did the D word get involved in this?
Greenlee: Why kick about one tiny stipulation? I mean, fly to the islands, fill out a form, bye-bye, Slater. Just be back by Saturday.
Kendall: Greenlee, you don't own my body, it's on loan.
Greenlee: Your husband is untrustworthy. I don't like him, and my child doesn't need his negative prenatal influence.
Kendall: Ok, you're kidding me about the prenatal --
Greenlee: Does Zach make you happy? No. And where will my baby be for the first nine months of his or her life?
Kendall: Yes, but --
Greenlee: Zach is dangerous, Kendall.
Kendall: No, he's not.
Greenlee: As long as he's hanging around Julia Santos, dodging bullets, he is, and if you're near him, you're in the target zone. It's unacceptable, and I don't want my baby around him -- ergo, divorce is a must. Ok, drugs. No aspirin whatsoever.
Kendall: No.
Greenlee: Whatever you take, my baby takes, too, so --
Kendall: No, I will not divorce Zach.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Thanks. So, why come to me about Di?
Zach: Well, she's a friend of your mother's. They were in prison at the same time.
Babe: Wouldn't exactly call them friends.
Zach: What can you tell me about her? Oh, don't worry about her, she's just jealous. How well did you know Di?
Babe: I never said I knew her at all. What's your deal with her, anyway? She in some kind of trouble?
Zach: She could be. Just want to talk to her.
Babe: It's possible. Ok. My life has pretty much gone up in flames, and Di played a big part.
Zach: How?
Babe: She has a secret, and I want to know what it is. So you tell me what you have on her, and I just might be able to locate Di for you.
Zach: And I might just have exactly what you need.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: You say you want to move on. That's what I was going for, full speed ahead.
Jamie: We don't have to flaunt anything to Babe.
Amanda: And if I'd been clear on that, no problem, but I honestly thought you wanted me to drive the point home.
Jamie: I don't need you to talk or think for me.
Amanda: Good, because that's not what I'm here for.
Jamie: From now on, Babe is off-limits. Understood?
Amanda: I couldn't care less where Babe is as long as you are here with me. Now, what were we here for again? I forgot. Oh, yeah. Goes like this.
[Amanda kisses Jamie.]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Di: Why would I play games with Julia's life?
Tad: I don't know.
Di: I wouldn't. Like I wouldn't risk J.R. or Little Adam. I mean, if I could prove that Kevin was a homicidal maniac, I would.
Tad: I'm not asking you to. All I'm asking you to do is have a conversation just reminisce about your past about Kevin.
Di: About how I'm keeping some big, dark secret from you. I -- I thought we were past this enough so you could trust me, I mean, but --
Tad: Don't, don't. Don't do it, ok? Just don't turn this around on me.
Di: But you don't believe me. That's pretty big, Tad. It hurts. I mean, don't do this to me. Don't do this to us.
Tad: I want to believe you.
Di: But you want to just come this far to throw it away?
Tad: Now who's twisting words around?
Di: Ok. I mean, either -- either you believe me, or you unlock that door and you go. I mean it, Tad. I mean, either this torture's got to stop, or you have to leave me for good.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I prayed that I would find my real family. And I have -- Tad and Ruth and Joe. What's wrong with that?
Julia: When I became your godmother, I gave you a present.
Sam: A prayer book?
Julia: Mm-hmm. It belonged to your great -- ahem, it belonged to my grandmother. Do you remember what I wrote inside?
Sam: ""Read this well, but remember --""
Julia: ""Remember that sometimes God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers."" The Martins are your relatives, Sam, but your family is in California.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erin: I thought you'd escaped, but it got you, too. I guess no one could run away from pain like ours, huh? Ryan, how close are you, how close are we to being in his place? Let's start fresh, forget old grudges. Can we?
Ryan: God, yes. Yes.
[Jonathan smiles listlessly as Ryan and Erin hug.]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julia: Your father the journalist would tell you to explore everything. And I bet Maria didn't fight you too much on staying here.
Sam: She was pretty cool with it.
Julia: You're a lucky guy, Sam.
Sam: Sometimes.
Julia: Wouldn't it be nice if life were like a fairy tale? You know, ""Cinderella,"" ""Sleeping Beauty,"" ""Hansel & Gretel""? All this would be gingerbread.
Sam: You'd have trouble with the rats.
Julia: Happily ever after does not include rats.
Sam: It's also fake.
Julia: Well, when you're in love, you don't think so. It's all part of the package, and you just go for it. Noah and I did, your mom and dad did. I can't explain to you what happened to change our love any more than I can explain what happened to your mother and father's. But I will tell you this -- Maria would never, never do anything to hurt you or him or Maddie. It may not have been happily ever after, but it was real.
Sam: Can you tell me more about my mom and dad?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: So I'm after specific links between Di Kirby and some other people I heard about.
Babe: And that's it? You expect me to hand her over for that?
Zach: I know it doesn't sound like much, but when it all comes together, it's going to be big.
Babe: You're not going to tell me anything else, are you?
Zach: It's your turn. You owe me.
Babe: Why, because you helped Bianca and me freak out J.R. with our affair at your little casino?
Zach: No. Because I'm Miranda's uncle.
Babe: I could hand over everything and get no payoff.
Zach: I don't guarantee a jackpot, but I have a feeling you're not going to be disappointed.
Babe: Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Give me one single reason why you're still married to Zach.
Kendall: Well, that's it, the single reason. If I'm married, I'm not single.
Greenlee: Where's your pride, your independence? What is wrong with you? You don't love Zach. You barely tolerate him.
Kendall: I don't want to fall in love. That's why my marriage to Zach is perfect. I'll never get my heart broken again. But if I'm out there on the market, it could happen.
Greenlee: Waddling into the dating pool, you really think you'll get a lot of action?
Kendall: It could happen.
Greenlee: Yeah, right. Pregnancy will not make you a guy magnet. But if some demented, family-oriented, baby-obsessed male starts sniffing around --
Kendall: Ok, that's a pretty picture, lovely.
Greenlee: And you're feeling frisky, lumber away in the opposite direction. No sex during our pregnancy.
Kendall: You're unbelievable.
Greenlee: I know, I know there's nothing wrong with it, I know it's normally no risk to the baby, but since my bun will be in your oven, no éclairs or baguettes need apply.
Kendall: Do you lie awake at night thinking this stuff up?
Greenlee: No sex. Agreed?
Kendall: Agreed.
Greenlee: Fine.
Kendall: Great, ok, I won't have your -- subject your bun to any frisky business.
Greenlee: Great. Hit the books.
Kendall: My marriage gives me security, and I won't end it, because you're on some maternal tear. So don't worry about it, Zach is not going to put me in any danger. Our baby stays safe, and I stay married.
Greenlee: Oh, my God. Oh, my --
Kendall: What? Wait, what are you looking for?
Greenlee: Something big enough and heavy enough to knock some sense into you. You care about Zach Slater.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: Aren't you hungry?
Amanda: Isn't it obvious? God. Didn't take much.
Jamie: What? You wouldn't like lobster?
Amanda: You see Babe for five minutes, and you switch off.
Jamie: I haven't eaten since noon.
Amanda: You know, why don't you go for some takeout? Ooh, ooh -- get Mexican so we can get a big order of guacamole in Babe's honor. Yeah, I'll build a campfire, we'll sit around, tell Babe stories, maybe even sing your song. You guys did have a song, right?
Jamie: You know, I came up here to have fun.
Amanda: So did I, so let's get to it.
Jamie: And suddenly I'm not having any.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: So we'll take him together, ok, to the hospital. You need me there to fast-talk them into admitting him under a different name.
Erin: We're going to make this work.
Ryan: Yes, we are. Hey. You feeling any better, Hockett?
Jonathan: I'm trying.
Ryan: Don't you worry about a thing, ok?
Erin: We're going to get you to the hospital, ok?
Ryan: We're all on the same side.
Jonathan: Because we're family?
Ryan: Always, Hockett.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Pick the most unlikely, unlikable man in the universe, and you still fall for him.
Kendall: I haven't fallen for Zach.
Greenlee: You're hopeless.
Kendall: Zach, he's -- he's barely human, Greenlee. He's not tender or gentle or any of that. He's the antithesis of anyone I could ever possibly care about.
Greenlee: Admit it, Kendall.
Kendall: Stop, ok? Not another word. Zach -- I have him for one specific reason only. He is the -- the one worthless guy that will keep me from falling for any other worthless guy.
Greenlee: You want him.
Kendall: Other than that, he means nothing. No, I don't! Would you stop it? Please, stop. Ok, end of discussion. We're not talking about this anymore. I haven't fallen for Zach Slater, got it?
[Door closes]
Greenlee: No, you got it. Fallen and ker-splat.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Well, can't say I don't keep things interesting.
Di: But it's real? You trust me?
Tad: Yeah.
Di: I love you. I love you and J.R. and Little Adam. That's why this time, ""Together Forever"" has to stick.
[As Di and Tad kiss, Babe and Zach peer at them from behind some bushes.]
Babe: There she is -- Di Kirby, otherwise known as Dixie Cooney Chandler Martin.
[NEXT_ON]
Danielle: Mom? I need help with my zipper.
[Garret walks into the dressing room.]
Babe  to J.R. : There's only one man for me. Always was, always will be.
Zach  to Tad : I need you to find somebody for me.
Di  to Del : I'm about to lose everything.","Babe runs into Jamie and Amanda together and it's clear that Jamie is not over her nor she-him. She runs into Zach and he is able to persuade her to let him in on what she knows about ""Di Kirby"". She takes him to the Chandler house so he can see the woman who is her son's nanny and claims to be JR's mother. Tad urges Dixie to tell him what she knows about Kevin because he believes that Kevin might get Julia killed. But she tells him she doesn't know anything more than what she is telling him. Julia tells Sam that he must realize that although the Martins are his biological relatives, Maria and Maddie are his family. Greenlee and Kendall grapple with the possibility that Ryan might still be alive. But they still want to go through with Kendall having the baby for Greenlee.",summ_screen
"Damon: [Sneaks up on Colby in her bed and kisses her] Hey. Hey. Hey. You're sleeping in the middle of the day.
Colby: No. I didn't sleep all night.
Damon: It was the first party I've been to -- yeah, the first party where a guy actually died.
Colby: I tried to do what Asher told me, just forget what I saw in the hotel room, but I just couldn't do it.
Damon: Yeah, he made it seem like it was no big deal.
Colby: I know. When two guys are fighting, and then a few seconds later one keels over dead -- I mean, that is a big deal.
Damon: So you told your mom?
Colby: Yeah. Now she's going after Ryan for the murder. D.A. Mama can't stand to lose her first big case, so she's gonna use whoever she can to win. You should hang out with somebody else today. I'm not gonna be a lot of fun.
Damon: I want to be with you however you are. You don't have to be fun.
Colby: No. Well, can I go shower at least first? I mean, I must look like hell.
Damon: You look like beautiful, ok, and you're staying where you are. After everything you've done for me, it's my turn.
[SCENE_BREAK]
A.J.: Is he in heaven?
Marissa: Is who in heaven, sweetie?
A.J.: Grandpa David.
Krystal: Why do you ask?
A.J.: Because a kid at school told me that he was a bad man.
Marissa: Do you remember when ""Toy Story 3"" first came out, and you wanted to go to the first show, but you couldn't because you had a cold? You remember Grandpa David went out and got you the video game and Sparks the Robot and played with you all day? He did that because he loved you. You were his one and only favorite, special boy.
Krystal: You know what? I wouldn't listen to anyone else. I would just think of my memories. Think of all the good things he did.
Caleb: Hey, A.J. How you doing, buddy? I'm sorry about your grandpa.
A.J.: Were you his friend?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Asher: J.R.? Can I call you J.R.?
J.R.: You saved my sister's life. You can call me whatever you want.
Asher: Thanks for setting me up with that interview at Chandler. I think it went pretty well.
J.R.: My H.R. rep loves you. In fact, I think she might be in love with you.
Asher: We did hit it off.
J.R.: I'm not sure if she wants to hire you or marry you. But there is one snag. The top university that you put on your resume? The school in question says they never had an Asher Pike enrolled there.
Asher: So I'm fired before I even get hired?
J.R.: It depends.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: So any new prison tattoos I should know about?
Kendall: Thanks for posting my bail and not calling me an idiot.
Bianca: Are you ok?
Kendall: Yeah, I'm fine. Zach is gonna freak.
Bianca: You haven't told him yet?
Kendall: What am I gonna say? ""Hi, honey. I can't meet you in New York, because I've been charged with a felony or two. Oh, and to top it off, I may go to prison, so I can't leave Pine Valley.""
Bianca: I'm sure if you just explain it to him --
Kendall: How do you think Zach's gonna react when I tell him the reason why I could go to prison is because I was helping Ryan?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: How did we get here? You behind bars? David gone?
Ryan: You should go.
Greenlee: And go where? Yacht Club? Wildwind? Maybe to the mall, where everybody wants to take my picture.
Ryan: Greenlee, you should go. I'm serious. We shouldn't be seen like this together. This is my attorney, Roy Gibson. Roy, this is Greenlee.
Roy: Greenlee? You're Dr. Hayward's --
Greenlee: Widow, I guess.
Ryan: So where are we, Roy?
Roy: We're expecting the autopsy results today. I think it's time we consider cutting a deal.
Greenlee: You want Ryan to plead guilty?
Roy: If Hayward died from the fight, you're looking at a murder charge, life in prison.
Greenlee: You didn't murder him. I know you. I don't know what happened to David. I don't want to think about it, but you're not pleading guilty. You're not going to prison.
Ryan: I turned myself in. I knew what I was getting myself into here.
Greenlee: No, you have too much to live for. You have everything. You have Emma. You have Spike. You have a future. You have --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Damon: Cappuccino.
Colby: Cappuccino? You made cappuccino?
Damon: Yes. No. Lucretia made it, but I put the cinnamon on top.
Colby: Oh, really?
Damon: Yeah.
Colby: That's really good.
Damon: Thank you. I thought so. It took a lot of work.
Colby: Mmm! And a chocolate croissant?
Damon: Yeah.
Colby: My favorite.
Damon: I figured the sugar plus the caffeine might get you going.
Colby: Thank you.
Damon: That's not all, although. I know you're bummed out, so I put together something hopefully cool for you.
Colby: No, I got that for you, though.
Damon: Yeah, I know, and it's awesome, and -- oh, look. Check out my screen saver. And look. There's a little video I made.
Colby: You made? When did you do this?
Damon: I've been working on it for a while so we could remember when we first -- you know.
Colby: Yeah, I do know. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Why'd you on your resume?
Asher: I'm ready to start work for Chandler Enterprises. Does how I got here really matter?
J.R.: All right, you got two minutes, or I forget everything.
Asher: College wasn't for me. Long story short, I broke the rules and I cut a deal. They'd wipe out my records, make it look like I was never there. But I was there for a couple years, so I put it on my resume.
J.R.: And you didn't think that I'd check?
Asher: Most people don't.
J.R.: Still, it's funny that a school would cut a deal like that. What exactly did you do?
Asher: I hacked into the computer system, changed around a bunch of grades.
J.R.: Yours?
Asher: I did it for these college basketball players who were gonna lose their scholarships if they flunked out. I mean, do you know how much a top-ranked hoops program brings in?
J.R.: Is that why you don't like cops, Asher?
Asher: Look, here's the thing. I'm not the typical guy who would apply for a job at Chandler.
J.R.: Yeah. No kidding.
Asher: I've done some questionable things.
J.R.: Why are you telling me this?
Asher: Because I think a guy like you could probably use a guy like me.
J.R.: Really? What kind of guy is that?
Asher: I'll do what you tell me, how you tell me, no questions asked. I'm great with computers.
J.R.: Or hacking into them.
Asher: That's not my only skill. Part-time, off the books -- whatever. No one even has to know that I'm working for you.
J.R.: What makes you think that I could use someone like you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
A.J.: Is Grandpa David keeping Mama company?
Krystal: We hope so. We hope they're up there in heaven together.
A.J.: I miss Mama.
Marissa: Would you like to go to the cemetery, maybe bring her some flowers?
Krystal: Hmm. She'd like that. You know, she always looking down on us.
Caleb: I got to find a place that's quieter where I can concentrate. Ahem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: I keep telling myself everything will be ok, but Zach will not be ok with this.
Bianca: Ok, he is he gonna be thrilled you got yourself arrested? No. No. But in he end, he'll understand.
Kendall: Before I got sucked into this whole mess, I kept telling myself Zach would disapprove, but I did it anyway.
Bianca: Your friends were in trouble. You needed to help.
Kendall: Yeah, well, most people help by being a shoulder to cry on or making a phone call. What do I do? I break into cars.
Bianca: And set evidence on fire.
Kendall: Thanks, Binks. It's like this instinct kicks in, and I can't stop. Before you know it, I'm sucked in, and I can't get out.
Madison: Hey. Have you guys seen Ryan?
Bianca: Not exactly.
Kendall: Bianca just bailed me out.
Madison: You were arrested? Why?
Kendall: For destroying the evidence that David used to blackmail Greenlee.
Madison: It's completely gone?
Kendall: Torched it myself, along with my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: I will not abandon you, Ryan, not after everything you've done for me.
Ryan: Just don't run off and do something crazy and get yourself in handcuffs like Kendall, ok? I told you that there was gonna be a way out. I want you to take it.
Greenlee: I'll get my father to help with your case. Everyone's gonna want to help you, because they care about you. They love you.
Madison: I heard the great news. No more fake evidence hanging over your head. So Ryan's locked up, but you're free -- to go. Ryan's in jail, and you're the one who's free. It's so nice how that worked out for you.
Greenlee: You think I'm happy about this? You think I'm celebrating Ryan locked behind bars, the fact that David is gone?
Madison: Your husband blackmailed you. You got away, and Ryan and Kendall pay the price?
Ryan: Madison, Greenlee honestly had no choice. She would've been arrested for attempted murder, and Liza would've had more evidence on me. Because if I knew that David was blackmailing her, then it would've given me real motive to kill him.
Madison: Yeah, because everyone knows that you would do anything to protect her. But you could spend the rest of your life in prison.
Ryan: Madison --
Greenlee: No. You know what, Ryan? She's right about all of it, about all of the collateral damage around me. David didn't deserve to die, and you don't deserve to be in there.
Ryan: Greenlee, can I talk to Madison alone, please?
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: So you hanging out with my family now?
Caleb: Am I hanging out with your family now? Yeah, I suppose I am. That should be your job, shouldn't it, Junior?
J.R.: Thank you for the advice. Oh, by the way, the integration is going great. Uncle Palmer's company fits perfectly under the Chandler umbrella.
Caleb: That won't be for long.
J.R.: Yeah. Whatever, Cooney.
Caleb: It's Cortlandt. Cortlandt.
J.R.: Good for you.
Caleb: You know, the thing about people like you who play the game the way that you do, it never ends well. You should ask Marissa's father.
J.R.: [Opens door] I'm here to pick up A.J.
Marissa: He's in the kitchen.
Krystal: You know what? I actually have a couple errands to run, so -- will you be ok?
Marissa: Yeah, I'll be fine.
J.R.: Ok, what's wrong?
Marissa: You think that if you drive Scott out of Chandler, that Annie will leave him.
J.R.: Where did you get an idea like that?
Marissa: Oh, it makes perfect sense. You take Scott out of Chandler, you take all the power for yourself, and Annie will want you.
J.R.: Annie's married.
Marissa: Oh, marriage didn't stop you before. God, you're still going after her. You're just using a different strategy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: What are the sales on the last quarter?
Bianca: Kendall, you just got out of jail. Let's go see the kids.
Kendall: I'm worried about Fusion.
Bianca: We're doing great. We're working on it, anyway.
Kendall: Ok. I'm worried about Ryan. I've been where he is -- locked in a cell, away from your kids, not knowing when you're gonna get out, if you're gonna get out. It is the worst possible place to be. How did this happen?
Bianca: Ryan saw Greenlee in danger?
Kendall: So he killed David? No, I can't believe Ryan would go that far.
Bianca: It is possible to do something violent, something you never imagined yourself doing.
Kendall: Do you think Ryan's guilty?
Bianca: I think it was an accident, a tragic accident. I'm not sure a jury is gonna see it that way.
[Elevator door opens]
Greenlee: Ryan needs your help.
Bianca: You never should've pulled him into this.
Greenlee: I didn't ask for his help. I certainly didn't ask for it to end like this.
Bianca: Oh, you just thought David would let you walk away, and everything would be clean?
Kendall: We all know how Ryan is. He comes to your rescue even if you didn't send out a distress call.
Greenlee: I told him so many times I could handle David on my own.
Bianca: But you knew Ryan would never back off. And then David finally pushed him too far.
Greenlee: We don't know what happened.
Kendall: Greenlee, we have a pretty good idea.
Bianca: We all know that Ryan isn't a murderer. But, I mean, given his history, this doesn't look good. Maybe it's time for you to own this, Greenlee.
Kendall: Bianca.
Greenlee: She's right. I should've done this a long time ago.
Kendall: Done what?
Greenlee: Come clean about everything I did, all of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: You're divorcing me. You don't get to concern yourself with my life.
Marissa: Your life affects our son's life. You promised that A.J. would be your top priority from now on.
J.R.: He is.
Marissa: Yeah, except when your company is your top priority, or when Annie is your top priority.
J.R.: I'm not gonna fight you on this. Our son always comes first, so don't listen to Scott. He wants to make you think the worst, so he can get an edge over me.
Marissa: This is not about Scott! A.J. just lost his grandfather. He needs you, and all you care about, all you think about, is power.
J.R.: A.J. is a Chandler. This is his legacy.
Marissa: He doesn't need your company! He needs attention, support, a peaceful family, not constant conflict! God, I would think that having grown up with Adam as your father, you would understand that, but clearly you don't.
J.R.: [Sighs] So A.J.'s really having a tough time with David's death?
Marissa: Yes. He is asking all kinds of questions about heaven, about Babe. This is really hitting him hard.
J.R.: Yeah, well, we should've broke the news to him together.
Marissa: Yeah, well, some kid at school beat us to it and wasn't nice about it. God, the look on his face.
J.R.: I'm sorry. But he'll get over it. Kids are resilient. If we don't mention David's name around him, he'll let it go.
Marissa: Whatever anyone says about David, he was my father. I won't just erase him.
J.R.: But it wasn't like A.J. and him were close.
Marissa: Yeah, they didn't have a lot of time together, but David made what they had count. A.J. has lots of memories, happy memories.
J.R.: Oh, really? Like the time Grandpa Dave tried to cut him out of my life forever?
Marissa: What do you want, J.R.? You want to make your son forget that he has any family besides you? You want to fight me until I finally admit that A.J. should be raised as a perfect Chandler?
J.R.: He was supposed to be back with me by now.
Marissa: Well, he's happy with me!
J.R.: Really? Is that what you tell him?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: It's not easy for you, is it?
Caleb: What?
Krystal: All that pain and loss. That's what you walked away from all those years ago.
Caleb: You know, I got to get home and find some stuff.
Krystal: All right, all right. Just -- well, just remember the filing system I set up for you.
Caleb: And the color-coded stuff?
Krystal: Mm-hmm. Blue for briefs, magenta for motions.
Caleb: Magenta?
Krystal: It was either that or mauve.
Caleb: Are you gonna help me out with this or what?
Krystal: I thought you'd never ask.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Asher: We can fix any computer: Laptops, mainframes, networks. That's why they call us ""The Nerd Army.""
Francoise: Uh, you don't look like a nerd.
Asher: And you don't look like a nanny.
[Doorbell rings]
Asher: That's my coworker. Us nerds always travel in pairs. I got it. You can go back to the kids. [Opens door]
Asher: Can I help you?
Gregory: I'm Gregory from The Nerd Army. Is Caleb Cortlandt here?
Asher: I'm Caleb.
Gregory: I do all the tech over at Fusion. Bianca Montgomery asked me to come take a look at the computers, make sure there was no damage from the fire.
Asher: Yeah. Actually, I just got off the phone with Bianca. We're all good. False alarm. Thanks anyway.
Gregory: Sure.
Asher: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Ok, I totally understand you being upset, but let me be very clear. Greenlee is not the reason that I'm in here right now.
Madison: If she had stood up to David sooner, if she had left him, everything would be different.
Ryan: She was afraid of what he was gonna do to her. I mean, you know what that's like. You know what it feels to be trapped like that.
Madison: Yeah, I do. And I even talked to Greenlee about it, and I told her that she has support and friends who would help her, that she's safe. But she had to do it her way, and now look where we are. It was supposed to be over. And now it might not be over for a very long time.
Ryan: Which is why I can't ask you to wait for me.
Madison: You're not asking. I'm telling you I will wait for as long as it takes.
Ryan: Madison --
Madison: Ryan, you know how I feel about you. My feelings haven't changed, and they're not going to. I'm not gonna turn my back on you. I'm not gonna let these bars scare me off. I sure as hell am not gonna let you push me away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: So many people have done so much for me. You stepped up for my company. You risked going to jail to help me. Ryan's facing murder charges, and David -- in I can't let him go to his grave taking all the blame for the things I did.
Kendall: What did you do, Greenlee?
Greenlee: I fixed the books to make it look like Erica stole from the Miranda Center. David helped me, but it was all my idea. I was angry. A year of my life was gone. My fiancé, my best friend betrayed me. I had nothing except Fusion, and I couldn't stand the idea of Erica taking it away. I would've done anything to hold onto it, and so I did.
Kendall: The plane?
Greenlee: I asked David to keep Erica out of town until after the scandal hit, so she'd look even more guilty. I didn't know that he was gonna mess with her plane, and when I found out, I was horrified. But I kept quiet to protect him and myself.
Bianca: So you could've ended this months ago? If you had just said something, Ryan wouldn't be in jail. David would.
Greenlee: And he'd still be alive. I was selfish, and everyone suffered because of it. If I could go back and change everything, I would. David would be alive. Ryan would be free. Please believe me, from the bottom of my heart, I am so, so sorry.
Kendall: All this time I've been helping you get away from David, convincing myself that you had nothing do with that plane crash. Because no matter how much you hated my mother, I never believed that you would actually help David kill her.
Greenlee: It all got so out of hand.
Bianca: ""Out of hand""? We thought she was dead. Uncle Jack searched the woods for her body. My children had nightmares.
Greenlee: I never meant to hurt Erica.
Kendall: You meant to send her to prison.
Greenlee: No. But --
Kendall: Then just ruin her reputation? You could've destroyed our company, everything that we worked so hard for!
Greenlee: I was sick about it. I couldn't eat. I couldn't sleep.
Kendall: Oh, ok. But you could save yourself, and you could protect your husband, the man who tried to kill her?
Greenlee: I finally told Ryan.
Bianca: You told only enough to ease your guilty conscience.
Kendall: Before I burned that evidence, you thanked me for believing that you would never hurt my mother.
Greenlee: I didn't do it on purpose.
Kendall: But all you did was care about saving yourself and David.
Greenlee: He saved my life!
Kendall: And I am so sick and tired of hearing that!
Greenlee: When I woke up, everything that I cared about was gone. Everyone had moved on and forgotten about me. I felt so alone, except for David. He was there for me. He held my hand. But the choices we made -- we just weren't good together, and he just couldn't accept that. Why couldn't he just accept that?
Kendall: Because he was David. And you should've known better. Greenlee, we have been friends a very long time, and I have forgiven you for a lot. But this?
Greenlee: Kendall, please.
Kendall: No, I risked my freedom for you! I risked my marriage! My son's father -- he's in prison!
Greenlee: I'm gonna get those charges dropped. I'll make sure of it, and I will help you any way I can.
Kendall: No, no, I don't want your help.
Bianca: What you've just admitted is huge, ok, but we can't deal with that right now. Our only focus is getting Ryan out of jail and keeping Kendall from going back there.
Greenlee: We can work together.
Bianca: No. No, we can't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: You really want to stick by me?
Madison: You're an honorable man, Ryan. You tried to push me away to protect me, to spare me from everything that you're going through. I don't want to be spared. I want to be in this with you.
Ryan: But you're building a life. You know, you should be out there. You should be living it. You should be doing whatever you want to do that makes you happy.
Madison: What makes me happy is you -- your smile, your eyes, and the way your hand feels in mine. I'm not gonna let that go. So if this goes to trial, I will be in that courtroom every day. Sorry, Lavery, you're not gonna get rid of me.
Ryan: Guard?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marissa: Are you still feeling sad about Grandpa David?
J.R.: Hey, I've got an idea. How about we head home, get changed, go down to the office, and you can sit in the big chair? Would you like that? Ok. Do you want to join us?
Marissa: No. You go ahead with your daddy, ok? I'll see you later. I love you more than anything in the whole world. We both do. Come on. See you later.
Singer: And the life I have found
[SCENE_BREAK]
[At Wildwind, Asher accesses Courtland Electronics' records and prints them out]
[Noise at door]
Asher: You're Caleb Cooney.
Caleb: I'm Caleb Cortlandt. Who are you, and what the hell are you doing in my house?
Asher: I'm with The Nerd Army.
Caleb: The what?
Asher: The Nerd Army.
Krystal: They make house calls to fix computers.
Caleb: What's wrong with the computer?
Asher: Oh, Bianca Montgomery sent me over to check all your machines, see if there's any damages from the fire.
Caleb: You're gonna have to come back another time, and make an appointment. I've got stuff to do.
Asher: I'll be really quick. I'll stay out of your way.
Caleb: Did you heard what I just said?
Asher: Got it. I'll come back when it's more convenient.
Caleb: Yeah, for me.
[Door closes]
Caleb: I can't find the notes that Angie gave me on the hospital board meeting.
Krystal: You're looking in the wrong place. I sub-filed them by date, remember?
Caleb: Oh. Right. Got them.
Krystal: You seem a little distracted, on edge. Is it because of the fire? Oh, come -- Caleb. You don't blame yourself, do you? It wasn't your fault. If anything, you should be proud. You saved Miranda's life.
Caleb: Angie saved Miranda's life, ok? I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colby: I'm really sorry to hear about your dad.
Damon: Yeah, me, too.
Marissa: Thanks.
Colby: Um, is there anything that I can do?
Marissa: Yeah. Actually, can you keep an eye on A.J. when he's staying at the mansion?
Colby: Of course. Of course. Is he doing ok?
Marissa: Yeah. He's just -- he's having a hard time with the news about David, and J.R. and I disagree about how to deal with it. J.R. thinks that we should just stop talking about David, you know, as if pretending that he didn't exist will magically make A.J. forget.
Colby: Hey, don't forget your family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: All right, you run upstairs and get changed. We'll go to the office. We'll have a blast, ok?
[Doorbell rings]
J.R.: What's this?
Asher: Caleb Cooney's schedule for the next month.'
J.R.: Where'd you get this?
Asher: Is it helpful?
J.R.: Well, there's a lot of meetings he's having this month: CEOs, some board members. Wait a minute. This guy's our banker. What the hell?
Asher: I thought you might be interested.
J.R.: All right, what do you want?
Asher: I just thought I'd let you know whose side I'm on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: I'm just in shock.
Bianca: Me, too.
Kendall: I mean, I really thought that she --
Bianca: Me, too.
Kendall: I can't say that I'm completely shocked. I always thought there was a chance that maybe Greenlee was involved.
Bianca: Yeah, she's more than involved. She set the whole thing in motion.
Kendall: Do you believe what Greenlee said about being with David, that being with him made her into a different person?
Bianca: Greenlee -- she's gone through a lot. I mean, there's no question about that. But she's a strong woman. Her choices got her where she is. Now she has to take responsibility for it.
Kendall: I should call Zach. I have waited way too long already. What am I gonna say?
Bianca: Tell him the truth.
Kendall: All he wants is his family together and safe, and I keep putting it at risk.
Bianca: You fight for what you believe in. You follow your heart. Zach's got to accept that.
Kendall: What if he doesn't?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Officer: You have five minutes.
Madison: When you called for the guard, I didn't know what you were --
[Ryan kisses Madison]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Hi. I'm Greenlee Hayward, and I need to make arrangements to have my husband's body taken to the funeral home.
Nurse: I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be just a minute.
Greenlee: Ok.
David: You really are worried, aren't you? Ryan could go to prison for life.
Greenlee: That won't happen.
David: It certainly could. The man did want me dead. No one can deny that, especially you. You're the reason he did it, Greenlee.
Greenlee: Don't say that.
David: It's the truth. Ryan murdered me for you. Aren't you the least bit sorry about that?
Greenlee: More than you could ever imagine.
Cliff: I need to have these transcribed immediately.
Greenlee: Did you finish the autopsy?
Cliff: Yes. Your husband didn't die the way we thought.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: People been talking about David and how the world's a better place without him.
Caleb: Well, I think we're here, and then we're not here, and in between we just try not to make things any worse than they were when we got here.
Krystal: But look at Palmer. He left a real legacy, especially in Pine Valley: His company, his family. Even when he died, he brought us his nephew.
Caleb: Whoo-hoo! Hmm. Lucky you.
Krystal: Do you have any idea how much you mean to this town?
[Caleb sighs]
Krystal: I mean, you must've felt it when you were giving that speech. People respect you. I think people are even starting to depend on you.
Caleb: I'm gonna get another drink.
Krystal: Wait a minute. Now, don't do that. You heard me. and I know you felt it, Caleb Cooney.
Caleb: Cortlandt.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: A.J.? Hey, if you're hiding in here, buddy, it's time to come out. A.J.? A.J.?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: I miss you, too. Zach, wait. There's something that I have to tell you. It's Spike. He's having such a good time here in Pine Valley that he wants to stay a little bit long. I hope that's ok. Ok. I love you, too. Bye. [Hangs up phone] I couldn't do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Madison: Wow. I mean, wow.
Ryan: My thoughts exactly.
Madison: You're seeing stars, too?
Ryan: Because of you. I might've killed a man, and you're willing to stand by me.
Madison: Even if you did, I'm not really in a position to judge you. But I know you didn't kill David.
Ryan: But if a jury thinks I did or if I take a plea, I could be going away for a very long time. You're willing to ride that through?
Madison: All the way. [Kissing]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: David wasn't killed by blunt force because of the fight?
Cliff: No.
Greenlee: Did he die of natural causes?
Cliff: No. I'm afraid not.
Greenlee: Then what was it?
Cliff: I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but your husband was poisoned.","Colby lies in her bedroom when Damon walks in and crawls on the bed to her. Damon kisses her awake. Colby doesn't want to get up since she hadn't gotten much sleep the night before. She was worried about Liza using the info against Ryan that she gave her. At Krystal's restaurant, A.J. sits at a table and asks Marissa about heaven and if David is there. Caleb walks in and watches Marissa, Krystal with A.J. J.R. confronts Asher as to why when he had checked Asher's references that the school had had no record of an Asher Pike. Kendall and Bianca discuss Zach and how that Kendall needs to tell Zach everything that is going on. Greenlee visits with Ryan in jail when Roy comes to visit Ryan. Roy lets Ryan know that they should try to make a deal with the D.A. since the autopsy is coming back that day and Ryan could face life in prison. Ryan orders Greenlee to go since they shouldn't be seen together. Madison walks in and finds out that Kendall had been arrested for destroying evidence in Ryan's case. Outside of Krystal's restaurant, J.R. confronts Caleb about spending too much time with J.R.'s family. Greenlee tells Ryan she refuses to abandon him when Madison walks in. Madison reminds Greenlee that Ryan is in jail and Kendall had been arrested and Greenlee was walking around free. J.R. comes in to Krystal's and sees Krystal behind the bar. Marissa walks in. Krystal hurriedly leaves while Marissa reprimands J.R. for trying to oust Scott from Chandler so that Annie will want J.R. Kendall and Bianca come to work at Fusion. Kendall wants to go over the figures, but Bianca stops her. Greenlee comes in and wants Bianca and Kendall's help. Greenlee tells Kendall and Bianca that she needs to tell everything. A.J. comes in and witnesses J.R. and Marissa fighting. Caleb asks Krystal for help. At Wildwind, Asher poses as Caleb when a computer expert stops by to check on Caleb's computer. Asher breaks into Caleb's computer and prints out a copy of his schedule. Caleb and Krystal come in and catch Asher. Caleb questions Caleb as to what he is doing here. Asher lies and tells Caleb that he was checking his computers for glitches since the fire. Caleb orders Asher to go. Greenlee confesses all to Kendall and Bianca about her involvement in Erica's plane crash and for setting Erica up for embezzlement of Miranda Center funds.",summ_screen
"J.R.: Look, I don't care what your policy is. I need my mother's account information.
Alfred: I've already told you, that information is confidential.
J.R.: I have to check her activity. It might be able to tell me where she is.
Alfred: And if you would like to contact the proper authorities, I would be more than happy to assist them. But there are strict channels --
J.R.: Listen to me, you little vault troll, hmm? My mother's missing, she's in danger, and if you don't help me, you will be in danger, too. Do you understand me?
Babe: J.R., stop. Let him go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: What about Dixie Martin? Did you check under that? Fine. Case all of Manhattan if you have to and let me know.
Man: The information you requested.
Zach: Is that everything?
Man: All we can find on Di Kirby from the time she was with Kevin Sturgess.
Zach: Go. Oh, my, oh, my. Di Kirby gets around, doesn't she?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Thank God. You get any leads on Dixie?
Aidan: Jamie helped our guys out. We must've hit everyone in a 10-mile radius, and we got something.
Tad: You want to hit me with it?
Aidan: Someone remembers seeing Dixie within the two-hour window after she left Julia.
Tad: So she was meeting with this guy The Dragon?
Aidan: Well, you tell me. Dixie was at the yacht club right after Mimi Reed's wedding, talking to the groom, Garret Williams.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julia: Yes! Look what I found under the bathroom sink.
Di: How are you going to use that against Garret?
Julia: I'm going to poison your friend The Dragon.
Di: Oh. You think he's really going to toss back a bleach cocktail?
Julia: I will mix it in with his food, I will put it in his orange juice.
Di: Ok, all right, calm down. Think about this -- he's not an idiot, Julia. He's going to know if there's --
Julia: Look, I'm no a sitting duck. I'm going to find a way to bring this guy down.
Di: Yeah? And you think bleach is going to do the trick? You want me to go find you a butter knife in the kitchen, as well?
Julia: You want to stop shooting down all my ideas and work with me?
[Keypad beeps]
Garret: Hello, doves. Is it laundry day, because I've got some --
[Di screams as Julia showers Garret's face with bleach.]
Garret: Oh!
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Ryan: Erin's back already?
[Ryan's about to open the door when he hears a car approaching.]
[Car door closes]
Greenlee: Hi. You must be Erin.
Erin: You're Greenlee.
Greenlee: It's so good to finally meet you. How did you recognize me?
Erin: I saw your pictures in the paper after my brothers --
Greenlee: I'm sorry for surprising you like this. You're still trying to deal with everything that happened to your brothers. I'm trying to deal myself.
Erin: Then -- then you'll understand why I need some space, you know, time to figure out how I feel?
Greenlee: Towards Ryan? That's part of the reason I came. Maybe we can help each other.
Erin: I'm doing fine, thanks.
Greenlee: You need space? You're doing fine? Which one is it?
Erin: Both, depending on the day. Can you come back in a few weeks?
Greenlee: Please give me a little time. Can't we at least talk? I promise I won't stay long.
Erin: I'm just not sure if it's going to help.
Greenlee: Being here, seeing you, I feel closer to Ryan.
Erin: Come on in.
Greenlee: Your place is adorable.
Erin: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: You have got to stop blowing up at people that you need help from.
J.R.: Shut up, ok? I can handle this.
Babe: You let me handle Mr. Vanderpoole. Hi. Look, J.R. -- he has this big bark, but there's -- there's no bodily harm necessary.
J.R.: Just zip it, Babe. You're wasting time.
Alfred: Until you laugh in my face and chain me to my desk or throw me in the vault. What other practical joke has Dixie concocted?
J.R.: This is not a joke.
Alfred: Oh, yeah, and I heard that one before, too. I've heard that one before.
Babe: Mr. Vanderpoole, he's serious. Dixie's missing.
Alfred: Really? You're serious?
J.R.: Can't you get a clue? I told you that when we first came in here.
Babe: Look, I can see that you're a compassionate man. Can you please just give us a moment of your time?
Alfred: There's no problem here. I'm fine.
J.R.: Yeah, fine, great. Now, can we see the account information?
Alfred: I told you, I'm still not permitted to do that.
J.R.: You will give me that information --
Babe: J.R., please. We all know how special mamas are, right? What would you do if your mama went missing?
Alfred: Well, that would never happen to my mother. I mean, I do everything for her. She never has to leave our home.
Babe: But if she did go missing, you would just sit back and do nothing?
Alfred: No, of course not.
Babe: You would do everything in your power to find her, save her, right?
Alfred: Nothing would be too much.
Babe: Including taking a look into her bank information? Please? It would really be a big help. Don't let another son be without his mama.
Alfred: All right. All right. I'm going to pull up Dixie's financial statements on my computer in my private office, and I will leave them on the screen while I step away for a moment. I think I'll go call my mother. I'd like to see if she's ok.
Babe: We'll be gone before you get back. Thank you, Mr. Vanderpoole.
Alfred: For you, anytime. Next time leave him at home.
Babe: So we'll just give Alfred a minute to pull up what you need and then we'll hit his office.
J.R.: Thanks.
Babe: I'm sorry, what was that?
J.R.: Thank you, ok? You were right.
Babe: Is that gratitude? Well, serve up the snow cones -- it's freezing here in hell.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Damn it, J.R., what have you done?
Krystal: Any word on Dixie?
Adam: No, no, nothing yet. Why don't you join me?
Krystal: Yeah, take one sip of that orange juice, next thing you know, I'm flat on my back being wheeled out of here.
Adam: I'm not going to poison you, Krystal.
Krystal: Not yet, huh?
Adam: Come on, sit. I'm trying to frame an apology.
Krystal: And what are you sorry for, huh? Getting me drunk, taking advantage of me, or kicking me in your sleep the other night?
Adam: I haven't been very fair with you.
Krystal: Yeah, I can think of a few other words to describe your behavior.
Adam: I'm trying to speak in earnest for a moment.
Krystal: And what brought that on?
Adam: I've been thinking a lot about everything that happened with Dixie. Uh, J.R. may be losing his mother all over again. And I was wrong to spend so much time and energy trying to prove she was a fake, and I almost lost my own son in the process. Life is too short to keep family apart.
Krystal: For once, I agree with you.
Adam: I don't want to be so suspicious.
Krystal: You really think you can learn new tricks at your age?
Adam: Well, I can reach out more to the other people in my life, and not just blood relatives.
Krystal: And that includes me?
Adam: Well, no matter how it happened, you are my wife.
Krystal: Admitting it is the first step.
Adam: I don't want to fight anymore, Krystal. You're a good woman. You deserve my respect.
Krystal: Well, isn't that something else?
Adam: I don't want you to leave this marriage empty-handed, and I'm willing to negotiate a fair settlement.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: How many people were at the yacht club when Dixie was there?
Aidan: Well, according to one of the waiters, it was pretty crowded. Mimi's wedding was small, but there was a business luncheon going on in the main room at the same time.
Tad: So it is possible she spoke to somebody other than Williams?
Aidan: Yeah, completely possible.
Tad: Wait a minute. Sammy gave me this early this morning. He said that he and Lily found it on a road near where Julia disappeared. It's a parking voucher from the yacht club. It's dated the same date as Mimi's wedding.
Aidan: Well, Dixie went to the yacht club, and Julia disappears from the same area a ticket from there was found.
Tad: And I saw Dixie speaking to Garret Williams myself at the police station. When I interrupted, she said they were just talking, but there was definitely some kind of tension between them. What the hell are you doing here?
Zach: Have you heard from the lovely Dixie?
Tad: Well, if I had, you wouldn't get the memo.
Zach: Well, maybe she's spending some time with friends from the good old days.
[Zach produces a newspaper article showing a picture of Di with Garret and another man.]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Di: Are you ok?
Garret: Is that any way to treat a friend?
Julia: Why aren't you yelling?
[Garret coughs]
Garret: You know, there's no pain. Actually, that bottle you have -- it's filled with water. I left it just for you to see what you'd do. Unfortunately, you failed my test again.
Julia: Give me another chance, I promise I'll come through.
Garret: You couldn't pass up an opportunity to destroy me.
Julia: You're delusional if you think I'm going to fall for your sick mind games. I'm not some teenaged twit.
Garret: No, of course not, Julia. You're very --
Julia: Why don't you just stick to the girls you pick up in bus stations?
Garret: I'd keep my friend quiet if I were you.
Di: Ok, Julia, please stop. You're not doing us any good here.
Julia: What's not doing any good is sitting around waiting for him to kill us. I won't do it. He goes first.
Di: Well, you're not earning us any favors.
Julia: I have lived too hard, too long to give it up to that sick bastard. You want to break me, you're going to have to kill me.
Garret: Be careful what you ask for.
Di: She's just completely strung out. Take it easy on her. Let me talk to her.
Garret: You know what? Give up on your friend Julia. Your little chats aren't helping, Di.
Di: Well, I can't give up on her. She's my friend.
Garret: Since when?
Di: Since Dixie's friends became mine.
Garret: Well, a friend like that can be a liability.
Di: Now, don't do that. Don't go there.
Garret: What kind of friend would she be if she'd let you get hurt in the end? Huh?
Di: You can't kill me. My letter would be released, and you would be found out.
Garret: I knew I was forgetting something. Time's up, Di. Hand over the letter.
Di: No. It's my insurance policy.
Garret: That letter insures your safety, not Julia's.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erin: Let me take your coat.
Greenlee: It's pretty chilly up here. I haven't taken my coat off since I got here.
Erin: You get used to it. Please have a seat.
Greenlee: Thanks. I brought some things of Ryan's. I wanted you to see the Ryan that I knew. I thought maybe you could get a little bit of the kind of person he really was -- to me, to everybody.
Erin: I just -- I don't know if I'm ready for this.
Greenlee: Please? I need to do this. I need you to understand.
[Greenlee pulls a pair of sunglasses out of her purse.]
Greenlee: He looked so handsome wearing these. The only downside was you couldn't see his eyes. When you looked into those eyes you knew he was someone you could count on. So many people did count on him. Ryan and I had this thing where we would surprise each other, so he took me to this circus once for a trapeze lesson, because I told him that when I was a little girl I always wanted to learn to fly the trapeze --
Erin: Yeah.
Greenlee: And he wanted to make my dream come true.
Erin: I love the circus, too.
Greenlee: He told me. He wanted me to give this to you when he found you.
Erin: ""Dynamite Kiddo""!
Greenlee: Yeah.
Erin: Oh, Ryan left some of these at home when he took off.
Greenlee: Yeah, he still loved these. He told me how he used to pretend to be a superhero, but he didn't have to pretend. Not for me. We were partners, partners who told each other everything straight. I've lost my partner.
Erin: Was Ryan -- did he ever tell you about our father?
Greenlee: He kept a lot of it in, but he told me enough to know what a horrible childhood you all had.
Erin: Was -- was he like our father?
Greenlee: Where did that come from?
Erin: You know, you can't grow up with a father like ours and not be affected in some way. Jonathan was. I know I am.
Greenlee: Of course he was affected.
Erin: But did he have a temper like Dad's? Was he -- was he abusive?
Greenlee: This was a big mistake.
Erin: Please don't go. I didn't mean to hurt you.
Greenlee: If you're going to accuse Ryan of murdering Jonathan, I'm out of here. He did what he did to save me, to save my friends. Jonathan was out of his mind and somebody had to stop him. It killed Ryan to have to do that, so don't you dare think that that's what he wanted. Ryan changed when he came out of that cave. He never got over shooting his own brother. From that day on, he thought he was damaged goods, and he was wrong. I did everything I could to try and show him that, but it wasn't enough.
Erin: So you knew him better than he knew himself?
Greenlee: Did your dad ever hold himself back from slapping anyone around?
Erin: God, no, my dad loved hitting my brothers and my mother. I think he got off on it.
Greenlee: I knew that Ryan was different from your father. He was so angry the night he died -- angry with me -- but he stopped himself from hurting me. He drove himself off a cliff to keep from hurting me.
Erin: I get it. I get it, I believe you. All right, I -- I love my brother, and I believe in him just like you do.
Greenlee: You're talking about him as if he's still alive.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Where did you disappear to?
Krystal: I've got it all under control. Help is on the way.
Adam: What are you doing?
Krystal: You've had a couple of close calls with strokes, Adam. This must be one of those episodes that Babe was telling me about.
Adam: I feel fine.
Krystal: There must be something seriously wrong with you for you to be talking to me as if I was worth something.
Adam: But you are, Krystal. Of course -- I'm trying to tell you I am sorry for everything.
Krystal: There you go again. No, no fever. This must be the beginning of something worse. I got your doctor's number from Winifred. I'm going to call him and tell him to meet us at the hospital right away.
Adam: No, no, there is nothing wrong with me. I have not lost it. And you're not going to commit me to some -- some hospital for the feeble, so you can get your claws into my entire estate. No, no, no, no, you're not getting one red cent!
Krystal: Hallelujah! You're cured. Yeah, yeah, you were playing all soft and mushy, hoping you could work me over, get me to settle on some measly pittance. Dumb move, Adam.
Adam: You don't -- you don't really think that I could sink to that level?
Krystal: Oh, come on! That's par for the course here at the Chandler Country Club. Well, just remember, not only have I seen all of you, I can also see right through you. The more you try to manipulate me, the more I am going to bleed you dry.
Adam: Damn, woman!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Thanks for all your help.
Alfred: Did you find what you were looking for?
J.R.: My mother hasn't used her ATM or credit card since the day before she disappeared. We got Jack.
Alfred: I'm sorry. I wish I could've been of more assistance to you.
Babe: You did all you could. Thank you.
Alfred: You're welcome. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I have some computer files to close.
Babe: Your mom's tough. She'll be fine, I'm sure.
J.R.: All right, enough with the patronizing. Something's happened.
Babe: Look, a ton of people are looking for her -- the cops, Tad, your detectives. They'll find her. So why don't you just go home and try to get some rest, ok?
Josh: Ahem. Have I been drinking before noon, or are you out of your mind?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Captain.
Mimi: There's no word on Dixie yet.
Tad: Yeah, well, we may have somebody who can help you out with that.
Mimi: Hmm. ""We""? You two friends again? Look, if you and Tweedledum here plan on compromising my investigation again --
Zach: Wouldn't think of it. Did you know your husband's friends?
Mimi: What does Garret have to do with --
Tad: So I guess he never told you that he knew the murdered member of an organization that you're investigating? Imagine that.
Zach: Can't ignore it.
Mimi: Look, Garret is on the board of half of the charities in New York. He takes pictures with strangers all the time, Tad.
Tad: So what's your point? Dixie's a stranger? Not to Garret. They were seen numerous times together in Pine Valley.
Zach: They were talking at the wedding.
Mimi: So? I saw them, too. What's the big deal? An old friend can't wish me and my husband well on our wedding day?
Tad: At exactly the same time that Dixie left Julia to make a plea for her life?
Mimi: A plea to whom?
Tad: The man that was trying to kill her. The man in charge.
Zach: Coincidence?
Tad: We need to talk to your husband, Mimi. Where is he?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Garret: Tell me where the letter is.
Di: I can't do that.
Garret: Tell me, or I'll bring Julia out here right now and do what I should've done a long time ago.
Di: Ok, put the gun away, Garret.
Garret: You know, it's not really my style, sweetheart, but --
Di: Well, you're not going to kill her right out in front of me. Please, we can figure out a way for us all to walk out of here.
Garret: I'd like to think that's possible, but it's too bad. Julia, would you come out and join us, please?
Julia: Who the hell do you think you are --
Garret: It's up to you. You can determine your new friend's fate right now.
Di: Please, please, please don't do this.
Garret: Give up the letter, or she's dead.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mimi: I'm not letting you talk to anybody. Do I need to remind you I'm in charge here?
Tad: Of course you are.
Mimi: I'm not letting you interrogate Garret!
Zach: If there's nothing there, why can't we ask him a few questions?
Mimi: Do you hear yourselves? I mean, this is crazy, this is ridiculous. Garret is not involved with the organization.
Tad: We're not saying he is. All we're saying is we want to talk to him.
Mimi: Garret is an honest businessman who does wonderful things for his community. You know what? You're worried about Dixie, and you want someone to pin this on, and that someone is not my husband.
Zach: What are you afraid of, Mimi?
Mimi: I am not afraid of a damn thing. You have a photo of my husband with Dixie and her ex. They've been seen together. That adds up to nothing. Dixie looks just as guilty.
Tad: We also have this. Look at the date. It was found near where Julia gave your Fed pals the slip.
Mimi: So you found a valet ticket. What, did you find it in the road? Garret was not the only one at the yacht club that day, and he certainly wasn't the only one who valeted his car.
Tad: Why don't you at least dust it for prints.
Zach: We know about The Dragon.
Mimi: So what? Garret has a tattoo of a dragon.
Tad: Julia's informant, the one who was killed at Wildwind, identified the man after her as ""The Dragon.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Garret: So what's it going to be, the letter or her life?
Di: Ok, fine. You win. I'll get you the letter.
Garret: You're very smart, Di.
Di: I'll call the person who's holding it, and we'll arrange for you to pick it up somewhere.
Julia: Do you know what you're doing?
Garret: Use this. It's a prepaid number, so it can't be traced back to me.
Di: Hello. It's me. No, I'm -- I'm fine. Um -- I just -- I had to get away for a while, get some alone time. No, I -- really, it's been -- it's been wonderful. Um -- you know the letter I asked you to hold on to? I need it. No, no, nothing -- nothing is wrong, I -- I swear. I just decided to put it somewhere else. I need you to put it behind the barrel of oars at the boathouse. Yeah. Yeah, thanks, that'll be soon enough. I'll talk to you soon. Ok. It'll be at the boathouse at Memorial Park within an hour.
Garret: Can I have my phone back now?
Di: Oh, wait -- have to erase the number and all.
Garret: I'm not really interested in your middleman. It's better when we all get along. Now, you women behave yourself when I'm gone.
[Door locks]
Di: Are you ok?
Julia: Was that really the person who's holding your letter?
Di: Yeah. Yeah. I had to call. What other choice did I have?
Julia: When Garret gets his hands on that letter, we're both dead.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: Big deal. J.R. is the father of my child, after all.
Josh: Ok, talking to him -- I get that, sure. But I could've swore I saw some genuine TLC.
Babe: J.R.'s dealing with a family crisis.
Josh: Oh, is that why you were over there taking care of him, reassuring him, keeping him from tossing that poor guy out a window?
Babe: All guys need that sometimes.
Josh: J.R. Chandler is a first-rate jerk, ok? He's treated you like some bottom feeder, and suddenly you're his best friend?
Josh: Propping up some guy who enjoys spitting on you?
Babe: I will do anything for my child. He's my life.
Josh: Sucks to be that kid.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erin: It's still so hard to believe he's gone. You know, it isn't easy talking about Ryan in the past tense.
Greenlee: Sometimes, especially in the beginning, I wanted him to be alive so much I actually started to believe it myself.
Erin: Has it gotten any better?
Greenlee: I still wait for him to walk in the door at night or kiss me when I wake up in the morning.
Erin: Why are you looking at me like that?
Greenlee: I -- I didn't see a resemblance at first, but I do now. I can see Ryan in your eyes. I'm sorry I got angry before. You just hit a sore spot. I mean, I couldn't stand it when Ryan compared himself in any way to his father.
Erin: No, you know what? I shouldn't have brought it up. The night -- uh -- that Ryan --
Greenlee: Died? You can say it, I can hear it.
Erin: Why was he so angry?
Greenlee: I told him I was pregnant, but he didn't want any kids. He thought he was a danger to our child and me. I was sure our baby would prove him wrong.
Erin: When are you due?
Greenlee: I'm not. I lost the baby.
Erin: I am so sorry about the baby.
Greenlee: Our baby is what got me through after losing my husband. I felt like I had a piece of Ryan to hold on to. When I lost the baby, I felt like I lost everything. Normally I'm a fighter, but not this time. There are mornings when I don't want to get out of bed and nights when I wish I'd fall asleep and not wake up.
Erin: When I lost my brothers, I was a mess, but I'd get a little bit stronger every day. You will, too. Don't give up.
Greenlee: Everyone expects me to bounce back eventually, but this time I won't. It's different, I can feel it. I'll never get over Ryan. A part of me was lost with him. I'll never be the same.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mimi: Who the hell do you think you are, and what else are you holding back?
Tad: Nothing. We're just trying to find Julia and Dixie and keep them alive.
Mimi: All you have done is get in my way and get people hurt.
Zach: We got information now. Act it. Call Garret.
Mimi: Not a chance. I am not going to get sucked into any more of your little games. You are going after Garret to get back at me.
Tad: Mimi, that's ridiculous. This has nothing to do with you.
Mimi: Yeah, that's right. I blocked your little vigilante moves, and now you're accusing my husband.
Zach: What, do you think every time I get thrown in jail I'm going to go after the cops? Come on, that's not going to happen.
Tad: It would get to be a nightmare.
Mimi: You're just trying to find some new way to undermine my investigation.
Tad: Mimi, you can't turn this thing around on us.
Mimi: Stop attacking my husband. He is a model citizen. He's admired, respected in the business community, and he does not have a record.
Zach: Noah told Julia that the man he was after was untouchable. Marry the head of the task force, what do you get? You don't get more untouchable than that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julia: You wrote that letter incriminating Garret. You just defended me. You've proven to him that he can't trust you, not anymore. Once Garret gets his hands on that letter, he'll take us both out.
Di: Well, at least I bought us some time.
Julia: That's about all.
Di: Well -- ok, we have to find a way out of here before he comes back.
Julia: Look, look, look, you've been telling me that there is no way out of here. I have searched every inch of this place, and you're right, there's no escape.
Di: Well, we can't just give up!
Julia: No, I'm not planning on it, but it's kill or be killed. We have to do this together. I can't take him out myself.
Di: Are you asking me to help you kill a man?
Julia: Do you want to come out of here alive? I -- I know some moves that we can use on Garret, some things that Noah taught me. I can show you.
Di: Ok, Julia, a crash course on self-defense isn't going to make me an assassin.
Julia: When Garret comes back here, we have to take him together. It's our only option. Do you have any other ideas? I didn't think so. Are you with me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: How am I hurting my little boy by doing everything I can for him? You obviously don't have children.
Josh: Whenever the parent makes it all about the kid, the kid ends up paying for it.
Babe: Paying for it how? What, because of more love, more time? I don't get it.
Josh: Being the golden child -- it puts so much pressure on him to live up to the title. When your parents tell you every moment of your life that you're the most precious being on the planet, how can you not suffocate?
Babe: Ok, so when did you become this parent/child expert?
Josh: Personal experience, all right? I was my parents' miracle child. You know how that works? They don't think they can have kids, and then -- bam -- there I was. The moment I was born I was their little prince.
Babe: Just sounds like you were spoiled.
Josh: That wasn't it. The whole time I was growing up I was in their spotlight. Every decision they made revolved around me. Every move I made was watched and applauded, and every day, Babe, they made me realize how many sacrifices they made for me, and I hated it.
Babe: Well, my child is going to know nothing but my love.
Josh: How many sacrifices have you made for your kid already? How old is he?
Babe: It's called being a good mother.
Josh: Look, all I ever wanted to do was be a regular kid. If you love your son, you'll back off. Don't let him find out that his mommy gave up everything. It's a long fall off that pedestal. Live your life, Babe, and let your son live his.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: I have got a great divorce lawyer, my dear. So when you are ready and willing to give me half of everything you own, I'm ready and willing to talk divorce.
[Door closes]
J.R.: Dad, is there any word on --
Adam: Do you have any idea what you've done?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Babe: I know what I'm doing with J.R.
Josh: I don't get you at all. You were so noble when you made your big sacrifice for your ex-fiancé. Now you're sucking up to his brother who pushed you to blow off Jamie in the first place, and you claim you're doing it all for your kid. That doesn't sound twisted to you?
Babe: You don't get it, and I don't even care that you don't.
Josh: Fine. You know what? Whatever. I just hope that whatever you're pulling with J.R. doesn't blow up all over your kid.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: Just relax, Dad. It can't backfire in our face this time. We own our company again.
Adam: Yeah, I know, I know. I can read. Why did you have to do it now?
J.R.: Chandler Enterprises is back with the Chandlers, where it belongs. That's all that matters.
Adam: You got the company back, but I'm still married to that hellcat. Don't you get it? You've given half of Chandler Enterprises to Krystal -- Carey!
Krystal: Well. Looks like Christmas came early this year.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julia: Garret probably won't be gone very long, so if we're going to work together on this, we're going to need to plan our attack.
Di: Ok. Show me what Noah taught you. When Garret comes through that door, we'll take him down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mimi: I am not dragging Garret into this.
Zach: Somewhere in the back of your mind, you know we're on to something.
Mimi: You know what? You're wasting my time. Why don't you get out?
Tad: Mimi, you and I go back a long time. You know me. I would not do this to you because of some kind of grudge.
Mimi: I can't count on either one of you for anything.
Tad: That's not true. Look, I know you love Garret just as much as I love Dixie, but the fact is she had a couple secrets. Maybe he's got some, too. Now, you got to put aside your personal feelings, look at what we brought you, and act like the good cop that I know you are. You've got to question your husband.
Garret: Excuse me for interrupting, but I need to speak to my wife.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erin: You're crushed, you've just lost your husband, but you'll move on.
Greenlee: I loved another man before Ryan, and it was beautiful and wonderful, and then I lost him, too. It took a lot for me to take a chance on love again, but Ryan was worth it. We were going to grow old together. He filled the hole in my heart left by Leo. Not only did Ryan fill it, he made my heart feel bigger and fuller, and now he's gone. There will never be anyone else for me, I won't love again. I don't have it in me anymore. I know myself. I don't need to love anyone else because Ryan will be with me until the day I die and I join him, wherever he is.
[NEXT_ON]
J.R.: Tell me it's not true, Kendall. Tell me you're not working against me.
Mimi: Garret, these two gentlemen have tagged you as the master criminal out to kill Julia Santos.
Greenlee: I'll never let go of Ryan.
Erin: What if you could get a miracle? What if Ryan could come back to life?","JR demands and threatens people at the bank to give him information about his mother's disappearance, while Babe acts ""supportive"" to him and kindly motivates them to help JR get his mother's bank records. But Josh tells her that she needs to stop trying to help him and scheme to get back with him because it will not benefit her son. Aiden tells Tad that Dixie was seen talking to Garrett shortly after his wedding to Mimi. They put two and two together to find out that Garrett might be responsible for the disappearance of both Dixie and Julia. Tad and Zach inform Mimi what she does not know about Garrett and ask her to investigate him. But she does not believe what they tell her about her husband. Julia reveals that she can no longer fake being Garrett's ""friend"". But Dixie tries to negotiate to him on behalf of her. He asks Di/Dixie to hand over the letter to ensure her safety but she refuses. Both women, then conclude that they must kill him before he kills them. And now Dixie is in the position of needing Julia's help. Greenlee shows up outside Erin's door. Little does she know that Ryan is alive, well and right behind the door. When he sees her, he knows he must hide. She meets Erin while he hides and listens to their conversation. She tells Erin that Ryan is the love of her life, she could never love again, and he is all she wants and needs, wherever he is. At that point, Ryan almost busts through the door.",summ_screen
"Bianca: Mom? Ah.
Erica: Oh, honey. Hi, I'm so glad that you came. What do you think? Perfect space for new beginnings, right? I mean, can't you just see it -- with good lighting and with a fresh color palette?
Bianca: Mom, I just came from seeing J.R. His version of what Babe wrote in her letter? Totally different from yours. According to J.R., Babe wrote that -- that Bess is Miranda.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David's voice: If you tell Bianca that Miranda is alive now, your son and my daughter could very well end up being charged with murder and kidnapping by morning.
[Knock on door]
Tad: J.R.
J.R.: I need to talk you about Babe and Jamie -- and my baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maria: Sure you're ok?
Officer: I'm really sorry.
Anita: Yeah, it's ok. I'm a total space cadet.
Maria: You're sure?
Anita: Yeah, go ahead, go back to your patient. Yeah, I'm good.
Officer: You got everything?
Anita: Yes, thank you.
Officer: We didn't contaminate anything, did we?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aidan: Answer me, then.
Ethan: Just getting a bit of fresh air.
Aidan: Smells more like freedom to me, but it's kind of overkill.
Ethan: I don't follow.
Aidan: Your plan. It's flawless. In fact, pure genius until now. Why run when you can walk?
Ethan: What are you talking about?
Aidan: Someone took another shot at Ryan Lavery again today, and my money says that you're behind it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: What are you waiting for? I mean, I just don't stand around and play target for anyone. Go ahead, grab your gun, take the shot. Let's get this going.
Zach: Find someone else to play with.
Ryan: This is as good as it's going to get. This time, you can't miss.
Zach: I didn't miss last time. I didn't shoot at you.
Ryan: Really? This says that you did. I pulled it out of the back seat of my car.
Zach: So?
Ryan: So compare it to the stash of bullets that you have in your desk. It's a perfect match.
Zach: You think?
Ryan: I'm sorry, Slater, but you tipped your hand. Game's over. You lose.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Car starts]
[Tires screech]
Jonathan: Oh, my God. Greenlee, Greenlee, are you ok? Greenlee, are you ok? Greenlee, are you ok? Are you ok? Can you hear me? Greenlee! Ok. Ok, good. Stay here, ok? Stay here. Jeez. Kendall? Kendall? Can you hear me? Kendall? Kendall, can you hear me? Come on, wake up. Kendall?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: Do you really think I'd hire some gunman to take shots at Lavery just so that I could get myself released?
Aidan: I expect nothing less from an Oxford grad.
Ethan: Except I just tried to make a run for it, and you -- you just caught me. Seems I missed all my plotting and scheming classes at Oxford University, eh?
Aidan: Yeah, but you aced marksmanship.
Ethan: A very good point. And exactly why you should be looking somewhere else, because let me assure you that if I had tried to shoot Lavery either time, he would be dead.
Officer: Not very smart.
Ethan: Seems to be the consensus around here.
Aidan: All right, that's my fault, Officer. He wasn't feeling very well, and I offered to bring him out here for some fresh air.
Officer: Yeah, guys in custody don't get air.
Maria: Ok, can we hold off on the cuffs, though?
Ethan: Hey.
Maria: I still need to get that hand. I need to X-ray it.
Officer: All right, let's go.
Maria: Take him inside. I'll be in in a second. Why did you just cover for him?
Aidan: The situation has changed a little bit. Ryan was shot at again today.
Maria: Oh, my God. Is he ok? Is he coming here?
Aidan: Yeah, he's fine, considering somebody's trying to kill him.
Maria: ""Somebody""? But not Ethan?
Aidan: He seemed as surprised as you when I mentioned it to him.
Maria: Ok, well, do you think he's innocent or do you think he's still somehow involved?
Aidan: I don't know. I don't know what to think anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: I do have the same type of bullet. Doesn't mean I shot at you.
Ryan: Well, it's a good start.
Zach: To nowhere. I wasn't at that rest stop.
Ryan: How'd you know I was there?
Zach: It's all over the news.
Ryan: Oh, and I assume you have an alibi?
Zach: Of course I do.
Ryan: Yeah, nothing like being prepared?
Zach: Hmm. I knew you were going to show up here because Ramsey's in jail, which puts me number one on your list.
Ryan: Yeah, but see, the thing is last time, your casino. This time, your bullet. So you see why I'm curious?
Zach: I do. But I have nothing against you. I mean, you annoy me a lot, but not enough to shoot you.
Ryan: Really? Are you done?
Zach: No, you're done. You got nothing on me.
Ryan: Actually, I do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maria: Oh! Damn it!
Anita: Used to cost us a quarter.
Maria: I swear I think Mama got rich off me.
Anita: Here, let me. You're exhausted.
Maria: Thank you. I feel like roadkill. I don't even know what's going on since Edmund shut me down.
Anita: Look, I know Edmund loves you and I know how much you love him. You have everything to fight for.
Maria: You know, I just -- I don't know if I have any fight left in me, Anita.
Anita: For Edmund? You would do anything. You basically came back from the dead.
Maria: Yeah, well, you know what? Compared to what's going on right now, I feel like the Lazarus thing was really easy. I just -- I just got to get out of here.
Anita: No. Look, you can spare 10 minutes.
Maria: No, I can't.
Anita: Come on, do it for me. I mean, with this whole separation thing and Bobby's being a total jerk, we can compare notes.
Maria: I know, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry about what you're going through with Bobby, but I just -- it's really not the same.
Anita: I know.
Maria: No, you don't know, ok? You don't know. You couldn't possibly know, because I love Edmund -- I really do -- but, God help me, I love Zach, too, and I -- I love them both.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: Stop stalling and just answer me. Did Babe say that -- that Bess is Miranda? Is that what you didn't want me to find out?
Erica: I didn't want to hurt you.
Bianca: I'm so tired of this. I'm so tired of people not telling me things because they don't want to upset me. Look at me, Mom! I'm upset!
Erica: Honey, I think withholding the truth to spare each other's feelings does seem to run in our family.
Bianca: I thought we were over this.
Erica: Honey, I will never be over trying to protect you.
Bianca: I can handle bad news, but I cannot handle being lied to. Please, Mom, tell me the truth, whatever it is.
Erica: Honey, I don't think you want to hear it, not about Babe. I've been trying to tell you, and you won't listen.
Bianca: Because you're wrong.
Erica: Babe said that she would never leave Bess, but she did. She said that she would always be here for you, but she's gone.
Bianca: Just tell me what Babe wrote in her letter.
Erica: I didn't read it. J.R. did. And according to J.R., it is full of lies.
Bianca: J.R.'s the liar, not Babe. He would say anything to get what he wants, but Babe -- Babe wouldn't write that Bess is mine unless it were true.
Erica: Honey, we know that Bess is Babe and J.R.'s baby. We know that because there was a DNA test that Tad and Joe did. I talked to Joe.
Bianca: I know, I know about the test.
Erica: Well, then there's your truth. Honey, if there's anyone you can trust in all of this, it is Joe and Tad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: So, why would you need to talk to me about Babe and Jamie and this little angel here?
[J.R. sighs]
J.R.: To save Jamie.
Tad: From what?
J.R.: Babe. He needs to be deprogrammed, and I couldn't do it.
Tad: So you tried? How'd it go?
J.R.: It was a major bust. I tried to reconnect with him like -- like old times, and I wanted to let him know that I want to be brothers again like we used to be.
Tad: But he wasn't buying?
J.R.: I wasn't selling it. I meant what I said. I tried to convince him that Babe's got him punked. She's just going to bring him down. He's not listening to me, and now they're gone. I just hope that Jamie never comes back.
Tad: Why would you say that?
J.R.: Because maybe I wasn't able to save him from Babe, but I might be able to save him from my dad.
Tad: What are you talking about? Adam's not a threat anymore. We beat him.
J.R.: When Jamie left, he stole money out of our safe. Adam caught him, and now he wants to drag him back and press charges. Then he wants to use that to get you to tell him where Colby is.
Tad: This just gets better and better.
J.R.: I know how much you love Jamie and how much you're ramped up to get him back, but please, Tad, for me, don't do it?
Tad: For his sake?
J.R.: Listen, I have no reason or right to ask this, but I -- just trust me on this, ok? Dad's not going to stop at anything to get Colby back.
Tad: Apparently, there's not much you'll stop at, either.
J.R.: Everything I've ever done is for my daughter, to protect her. Her father knows what she needs.
Tad: J.R., I think we should at least be honest with one another. The reason you don't want Jamie back is you don't want Babe back, because you know if she comes back to Pine Valley, she'll take that little girl away from you.
J.R.: She won't. I won't let her.
Tad: I know how much you love her.
J.R.: Of course I love her. She's my daughter.
Tad: J.R., if you love someone -- really love them -- you don't do whatever you have to to hang on to them. If you love someone, you accept the truth about who they are.
J.R.: It's a little late for a stepfather-son chat, don't you think?
Tad: I hope not. I just want to help.
J.R.: Then stop lecturing me about how Bess needs a mother. She doesn't. In fact, the only parent that she needs is me.
Tad: J.R. --
Joe: J.R. Hello.
J.R.: Hi.
Joe: Hi there, sweetheart. How's she doing?
J.R.: She's fine.
Joe: Yeah?
J.R.: Yeah, everything's just fine.
Tad: J.R.? J.R.!
Joe: What was that about?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jonathan: Come on, are you all right? Kendall, are you all right? Yes, there.
Kendall: I'm all right.
Jonathan: Ok.
Kendall: I'm all right, I think.
Jonathan: Ok.
Kendall: I'm all right.
Jonathan: Careful.
Kendall: Oh, what happened?
Jonathan: Ok, don't move too quickly, don't move too quickly.
Kendall: Ooh.
Jonathan: Do you want to stand up? Here, I'll help you. Come here.
Kendall: There was a car --
Jonathan: Come here.
Kendall: A car came towards me. Did you see it? Did you see it? I thought that it was -- I don't know. I didn't know what it was. I thought that it -- it was you. You -- you tried to hit me!
Greenlee: You killed Ryan.
Kendall: What?
Greenlee: How could you do it?
Kendall: What? Ryan's dead?
Greenlee: You shot him!
Kendall: No!
Greenlee: I saw you!
Kendall: No! No!
Greenlee: I saw you shoot Ryan!
Jonathan: No, no, no! Hey, Ryan's not dead! Ryan's not dead! Ryan's not dead! He's just running an errand, remember? He'll be back soon!
Kendall: Wait, hold on, you're not just saying that?
Jonathan: No!
Kendall: He wasn't hurt?
Jonathan: No, not a scratch. Not a scratch on him.
Kendall: What --
Greenlee: No!
Kendall: What is wrong with you? What is wrong with you? You tried to kill me!
Greenlee: Ryan's dead!
Kendall: No.
Greenlee: My husband's gone! It's all your fault! You killed Ryan!
Kendall: Is this crazy act because you're going to plead insanity when I press charges on you?
Jonathan: I saw the whole thing! It was an accident, Kendall! She lost control of the car!
Kendall: Yeah, she lost control of her mind!
Greenlee: You murdered him! I saw you!
Kendall: No, no, put a leash on her!
Jonathan: Kendall, I think you should go now. You should go to the ER and get checked out.
Kendall: You know what, you'd better get all of your brain cells back, because you're going to be sorry. When I'm through with you, you are going to be so sorry.
Jonathan: Greenlee? Greenlee, what were you thinking? You almost hit her.
Greenlee: I wanted to kill her.
Jonathan: Come on, come on, we got to get upstairs. Let's get upstairs. We got to find Ryan.
Greenlee: No! I know where he is. He's lying in the grass where Kendall shot him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: So what do you have, more slugs?
Ryan: Know what this is?
Zach: Trick question.
Ryan: You remember. Alexander Cambias, Sr. gave it to his firstborn, his golden boy, Alex, Jr. Even inscribed it on the back, ""To my son."" It's too bad, though, because Junior died before his time, left behind the watch and Daddy with a broken heart.
Zach: Forgive me if I don't tear up.
Ryan: Oh, but you haven't heard the happy ending yet. The old man met me and he decided that I was gold enough to take the place of his son.
Zach: Point?
Ryan: You see, I know from bad childhoods, Alex. I know what a bad father can do to your head. He can make you feel like you just don't measure up. And that's what Alex did to you when he gave the title, but still let you know that you still fell short, and that's got to wear on you, man, a little bit. That's why you faked your death. That's why you started a whole new life. Everything was great till you found out that Daddy died and you'd been replaced by me. I had his respect and his watch and his money. And do you know why? Because I measured up like you never could. And that just brought out a lot of bad feelings inside of you, a lot of anger and a lot of jealousy, so you decide that the new golden boy should repeat history and die before his time.
Zach: That's an interesting theory. I never liked that watch. I'm glad you have it. It was always a little too slow for me.
Ryan: Yeah. It's time for you to get some help, Alex. Lucky for you, I hear they have really, really good shrinks in maximum security.
[Phone rings]
Zach: Slater. Where is he? Ok.
Ryan: Something wrong?
Zach: Business. I assume you want to give those to the police?
Ryan: Big of you.
Zach: Good luck with your investigation.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maria: It was just another time, in another place, and then Zach walked right back into my life and -- wham -- it's --
Anita: Then you realized you still loved him, just like that?
Maria: No, no, I mean, I didn't want to admit to myself right away because I love Edmund. I love him, I love our life together, I love our family. He's everything that I ever wanted.
Anita: Until Zach walked into the middle of it?
Maria: I thought -- I mean, I really did -- I thought I could just be his friend, and I thought I could be Zach's friend and Edmund's wife. What the hell was I thinking? I mean, seriously. And then I was blaming it on Edmund. I was angry at him for the way he was handling it, but how could I blame him? I was the one who was lying to him. I was the one who was denying it the whole time, and I think that he knew probably before I did that I still loved Zach.
Anita: It's a hard secret to keep.
Maria: Yeah. I tried not to love him. I really did. I mean, I just wanted him to be out of my life and out of my heart. And I couldn't. I couldn't do it. I couldn't cut him out of either one. So I kind of made this big, massive mess, and I didn't want to.
Anita: You used to clean up every mess that Rosa, Julia, and I would leave --
Maria: I know.
Anita: Before Mama and Papa would come home.
Maria: God, I wish this was just some grape juice on the curtains, but it's not, so -- I had these -- I fell in love in two separate lives, and then the lives just collided. So, what do you do?
[Knock on door]
Nurse: Dr. Grey?
Maria: Yeah?
Nurse: The X-ray for Ethan Ramsey's hand.
Maria: Thank you. Ahem. Thanks.
Maria: Well, no fracture. Big surprise. Ok. Thanks for letting me vent, but I got to do all this paperwork and get Mr. Ramsey back to jail.
Anita: Don't stop now.
Maria: No, I have to. I've really got to do this. Thanks, though, ok, Anita? Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: All right, all right, all right. What now?
Officer: We wait till you're discharged. Sit down!
Ethan: Kendall. Hey!
Officer: Don't even think about it!
Ethan: All right.
Kendall: Ethan, wait, what are you doing here? Are you ok? What are you doing here?
Ethan: No, no, you first. What's going on?
Kendall: Greenlee tried to kill me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jonathan: I want you to stop worrying. Hey, my brother's alive and well. He's going to stay that way, and I'm going to make sure of it.
Greenlee: But I saw --
Jonathan: Whatever you think happened, Greenlee, Ryan's a survivor. I mean, even better than that, he's a winner. He runs a successful company, he lives the good life, and he has you. Ok? The only place Ryan's going is home to you every night. Here. I'm going to get you some more, ok? Get some rest.
[Gunshots]
Greenlee: Oh!
Ryan: Get down! Get down!
Greenlee: Ryan?
Ryan: Greenlee? Hey. Are you all right?
Greenlee: Get away. Get away from me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: We still don't know what Babe wrote in that letter.
Erica: I agree. And I also know that J.R. would probably say or do anything right now to hurt Babe, and I can't say that I blame him. But you know what, honey -- whatever it was, it's over. It's past.
Bianca: I went off on J.R., Mom. I was so furious. I mean, trying to make me believe that Babe would make up such a horrible lie? Babe would lie about some things, yes, but there's no way that -- there's no way that -- that she would say Bess is Miranda. And then Bess made that little cry of hers, and I looked down at her and she looked back at me. I -- I felt something. It was so intense.
Bianca: What if --
Erica: Oh, honey, please don't. Please don't do this. Please don't torment yourself. The DNA test proves that Bess isn't your little girl.
Bianca: I know. I know it. But for that -- for that brief moment when I looked into her eyes --
Erica: I know. And, you see, this is exactly what I was afraid of, honey, because no matter whose lie it is, J.R.'s or Babe's, it hurts you. It gives you false hope. I don't want to see you cling to something that can't be.
Bianca: No, no, no, no -- no clinging. I know. I know that Miranda is gone. I know that Bess isn't mine. I had a brief flash, but that's it. It's over, for good.
Erica: I'm sorry. I just don't want you to be unhappy anymore.
Bianca: I'm more angry. I mean, of all the lies that J.R. could've chosen to tell about Babe, he was so cruel to choose that one.
Erica: Yes. Well, cruelty seems to run with the Chandler men.
Bianca: Yeah, but it just doesn't make any sense. I mean, I know that J.R. hates Babe, but it seems like he wants everybody else to hate her, too.
Erica: Well, she slept with his brother, so that is double the betrayal and -- and double the pain. And for a man like J.R., revenge is the only answer.
Bianca: But it's just so horrible.
Erica: Do you remember how your father was when he learned about your Uncle Jack and me? There were no winners. Betrayal can really rip a family to shreds.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Zach: Hey. How's Ethan? What happened?
Maria: You care?
Zach: Of course I care.
Maria: Well, that's not according to Ethan, because I know you offered to help him and then you didn't post bail.
Zach: He's better off in jail.
Maria: Why, because you think he's guilty?
Zach: Is my son all right?
Maria: Well, your son attacked a wall, so he hurt his fist pretty badly. Do you still think he's better off in jail?
Zach: He's still here?
Maria: If he didn't try to escape again.
Zach: If he what?
Maria: He got so desperate, he tried to escape.
Zach: Wait -- he could've screwed up everything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Greenlee could've just lost control of the car. I mean, she's been a mess. She totally freaked out when she found out that Ryan was shot at again.
Ethan: Well, I can't blame her, but to accuse you of killing Ryan is just completely --
Kendall: No, it's crazy.
Ethan: Yeah.
Kendall: It's crazy, I know, ok? She's completely lost her mind. I don't know, but thank God that they're both alive and they're unhurt. It's a miracle. Wait a minute, if somebody shot at Ryan, Ethan, this is -- this is your get-out-of- jail-free card. I -- I have to call Livia. I'm going to call Livia right now and tell her what happened.
Anita: You're the one who needs a ride.
Kendall: I'll wait for the next bus.
Anita: I'm afraid this is it. Radiology is waiting.
Ethan: Hey, go on. Get patched up.
Kendall: Is there a seat belt on this thing?
Ethan: Look after her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Get away.
Ryan: Greenlee, please --
Greenlee: Stay away from me.
Ryan: Please --
Greenlee: No, I mean it, I mean it! Get away! Leave me alone!
Ryan: Do you know who I am? Do you know who I am?
Greenlee: You're not real.
Ryan: I am real, Greenlee. It's -- it's me. It's Ryan. I'm your husband.
Greenlee: No. No. No, you're lying. You're lying! I saw him! I watched him die.
Ryan: I'm alive.
Greenlee: No, you're dead! I saw everything! You're not real! I don't want you! I want him! I want my husband back! I want Ryan back! I want Ryan! I want Ryan! I want Ryan!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Ow!
Anita: Sorry. Pay any more guys to sleep with someone lately?
Kendall: Great. I almost get hit by a car by a freak, and now the hospital staff is taking shots at me. Nice.
Anita: Not the staff. Just me. At least you're not denying it.
Kendall: You're not going to leave any air bubbles in that, are you?
Anita: Oh, don't worry. I'm a professional. So you know, you'll get your money back.
Kendall: It's not necessary.
Anita: I don't like debts. I don't want to owe anyone anything.
Kendall: Well, actually, it's more like I owe you. When I sicced Bobby on Greenlee, I was -- I was desperate. I was totally pathetic. I loved Ryan so much that I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that the man that I lived for couldn't love me the way I wanted to be loved.
Anita: That makes two of us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Hi, it's me. It's Ryan.
[Ryan knocks]
Ryan: You hear that? It's real. It's me. Please just try, ok? Just -- just give me your hand. Give me your hand. Touch me. Touch me for a second. You feel that? You feel that? It's me. That's my heart. It's beating because I am alive, and I love you. Hi.
Greenlee: Ryan?
Ryan: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joe: And you say Bess is really Miranda?
Tad: And Ace Buchanan is Babe's son. That DNA test we ran was worthless because of Krystal. Now, you know how I feel about family, Pop. If Babe felt she had to be with her son and snatching him was the only way to make it happen, I could understand that to a certain extent. Why the hell did she have to involve Jamie?
Joe: Yeah, well, if I were to judge, Jamie involved himself.
Tad: Then there's Babe, Krystal, David all the while comforting Bianca, trying to help her through her tragedy, and the entire time they were raising her daughter in front of her face.
Joe: Well, with Hayward, you know, anything's possible. But I am surprised about Babe and Krystal.
Tad: Yeah, well, they had me snowed, too. Now they're dragging my son through hell. You knew Paul Cramer. If he had bad karma coming his way, it's his fault, but if he is dead and Hayward's right, then Jamie is a prime suspect.
Joe: Look, we both know that Jamie is not a murderer.
Tad: Ordinarily, I'd agree with you. Ordinarily. But what if Hayward's right and Jamie got to Cramer, cornered him? Cramer had a gun. Pop, maybe Jamie didn't have a choice. In any case, even if he's not guilty of murder, he's still guilty of kidnapping.
Joe: It's -- it's like your son is reliving your history.
Tad: Now's probably not the time for ""I told you so's,"" Pop.
Joe: Yeah.
Tad: I mean, when Dixie and I took J.R. back from Adam, I was convinced I was doing the right thing, exactly the same way I'm sure that Jamie's convinced he's doing the right thing, but there was a difference. For Jamie to let his own brother, J.R., run around thinking that his child is dead, all Jamie is doing is making the same mistake Babe did all over again. Now, why would he do something like that?
Joe: J.R. -- is he still in denial about Bess?
Tad: Complete denial. After everything that poor kid's been through his entire life. I mean, losing Dixie was the last straw. Now I'm convinced he's hanging on that little girl with everything he has because he can't face losing her. It's ripping me up because J.R. and I can't be straight with one another. I can't reach out to him, help him deal with the truth, let Bess go. And Bianca? Every single day that goes by is another day taken from her and the joy of knowing that her daughter is alive. It's disgusting. What kind of people take a -- a child away from its mother and convince themselves that it's all right?
Joe: So, what do you want to do? You want to tell the truth to Bianca and J.R.?
Tad: Oh, in the worst way. Pop, I feel like I'm drowning in lies. I don't know how to help myself. I don't know whom to tell and what I would tell them if I did. And no matter what I do, it's -- everybody gets screwed. Hell, I haven't even told Brooke yet.
Joe: Really? Why not?
Tad: Because if Jamie gets arrested, I don't want her to have to testify against her own son.
Joe: Well, you're getting ahead of yourself now. We've only got Hayward's word that Jamie was anywhere near that guy's body.
Tad: It's true enough. In his own twisted way, he might be trying to protect Babe. And I got to give it to him, I understand it. There's nothing he wouldn't do for her, the same way there's nothing I wouldn't do for Jamie. But no matter what I do, somebody is going to have to suffer. So you tell me, what do I do?
Joe: I think you already know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: What do you think? Great bones, huh? Everything's here. The right touch, it'll be perfect.
Bianca: I think it's great. I think you should go for it.
Erica: Oh, I will. The only thing I have to do now is convince Zach Slater to sell it to me. Ahem.
Bianca: Well, I'm afraid you're on your own on that one. I'm done with Zach.
Erica: Well, I can't tell you how -- ahem -- really glad I am to hear that, honey. I mean, Zach Slater certainly cannot be trusted.
Bianca: Well, then are you sure you want to do business with him?
Erica: You know something? The way I feel now, I could do anything, including beating Zach Slater at his own game.
Bianca: Well, then I think he'd better watch out.
Erica: Honey, I want this for you and Kendall, too. I want you to know that you can tackle anything. I promised your sister that I would help her find her new beginning. And maybe you and me and Kendall can find our new beginnings together.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: ""A-Da""? Yeah? ""Daddy""? Can you say "" Daddy""? Watch me. ""Daddy."" Yeah. Yeah. I'm your daddy. I always will be.
[Miranda squeals]
J.R.: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joe: Good luck, son.
Tad: I'll need it.
Joe: Keep in touch, huh?
Tad: Will do.
Joe: Ok. Hi, Aidan.
Aidan: Dr. Martin.
Joe: Thank you.
Tad: Did you get it?
Aidan: Yeah, it's right here.
Tad: Good, because I don't know whether to thank you or smack you. Hooking up Jamie with fake IDs. What the hell did you think you were doing? ""Kate and Brad Anderson""? My gran would get a kick out of this. You're sure these are the names they're using?
Aidan: Yeah, positive.
Tad: All right, then there's only one thing left to do. Let's go find the Andersons.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Thank you. Oh, Livia, Livia. Thank God you're here. So can you help Ethan? Can you help him get released?
Livia: As soon as I heard about the shooting, I filed a motion to dismiss. Judge Pleet is willing to hear it this evening.
Kendall: Oh, oh, you're the best.
Livia: I've been told.
Kendall: Just think, in a few hours, it'll all be over.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Ok. You just -- you just rest now, ok, my little butterfly? Everything's going to be ok.
Jonathan: Oh, I'm glad you're back. She's --
Ryan: Shh, shh, shh. She's a mess. What happened?
Jonathan: There was an incident in the parking garage. She -- she tried to run Kendall down.
Ryan: What?
Jonathan: She got it in her head that Kendall shot and killed you.
Ryan: Oh, my God. Why didn't you call me?
Jonathan: I was trying to calm her down.
Ryan: You didn't calm her down! You left her alone!
Jonathan: She hadn't eaten all day! I thought she'd feel better after some food! I just ran across the street!
Greenlee: Ryan?
Ryan: Hey. I'm here. I'm right here.
Greenlee: I feel like my head's going to explode.
Ryan: We're going to take care of that right now. I'm going to pick you up, ok? Ready?
Greenlee: Where are we going?
Ryan: We're going to go to the hospital and we're going to figure out what's going on and get you better right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Thank you for trying to help Ethan.
Maria: Wait, wait, wait. What would Ethan have screwed up?
Zach: You heard about the Lavery shooting?
Maria: Yeah, someone went after Ryan again.
Zach: Someone else went after Ryan. Which means the charges against Ethan should be dismissed. And if he tries to run, it makes him look guilty.
Maria: Which would blow his chance at a dismissal. That was your plan, wasn't it? Is that why he should've stayed in jail and he was better off? You didn't bail him out because it wouldn't have actually solved the real problem, so that's why you didn't do it. So if there's another shooter, then the charges are dropped, the case is dismissed, and Ethan is free. Oh, my God. The other shooter was you.
[NEXT_ON]
Man: That is a fine-looking baby y'all got. Is he yours?
Adam: Is Bess our granddaughter or did we have a grandson?
Ryan: Do you have any idea at all what it could be?
Greenlee: She thinks I have a brain tumor, Ryan. She thinks I'm going to die.","Greenlee drives into Kendall and knocks her down. They are both ok physically but Greenlee is hysterical and believing Kendall shot Ryan. Jonathan witnesses the whole thing and informs Ryan that he saw Greenlee intending to kill Kendall. Since Ethan has been in jail and in the hospital when Ryan and Greenlee were shot at, at the park, Kendall and Livia are able to get Ethan cleared from charges. But that points all the suspicion in Zach. Maria admits to Anita that although she's fought it, she knows she is in love with Zach.",summ_screen
"Frankie: You look amazing.
Randi: Thank you. I brought your suit.
Frankie: Thank you.
Randi: But I know it's your third double shift this week, and you've got all that family stuff going on, so you really don't have to come.
Frankie: And miss being arm candy for the most gorgeous woman in the world?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angie: Look at you.
Natalia: Hey.
Rebecca: Look at you. When did you get all grown up on me?
Natalia: Here.
Rebecca: What's this?
Natalia: It's a dress. You're going to be my date.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Wow, that's fantastic. You really look nice. I never knew.
Taylor: I am so not a party person.
Jake: Oh, sure you are.
Taylor: Tell that to the guy I killed at the last fiesta I was dragged to against my will.
Jake: Yeah, well, hopefully you won't need to take anybody out tonight.
Taylor: Well, if Dr. Hayward is there, I can't make any promises.
Jake: Well, if Dr. Hayward is there, I'll take him out myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Stunning.
Amanda: What are you doing here?
David: No need to cover up on my account. I hope you'll save me a dance.
Amanda: You can't just show up whenever you feel like it.
David: Well, as a matter of fact, I tried that last night, but you had company -- J.R. How'd that go?
Amanda: It went.
David: Great. Progress.
Amanda: The deal's off, remember?
David: You really are spectacular.
Amanda: I have to get ready.
David: Tonight, Amanda, you can bring that bastard to his knees.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bianca: Oh, magnifique.
Erica: Well, tres jolie yourself, gorgeous.
Bianca: This was a great idea.
Erica: Yes. You know, with all the money we're going to raise tonight, we are going to make such difference in so many peoples' lives.
Bianca: A new beginning for Pine Valley, perhaps?
Erica: And for everyone affected by these tornados.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Tell me there's progress.
Dr. Farrington: I'm sorry, Mr. Slater, but we've done everything we can for your wife.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: I'm glad you're going to the fundraiser. No, I'm fine, Dad. No, they haven't arrested Annie yet, but I'll be careful. It's Ryan and Emma that I'm worried about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Princess, what are you doing?
Emma: Mommy's favorite. When is she coming home?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Annie applies red lipstick a little too much]
Annie: Beautiful. I, Annie, take thee, Ryan, 'til death do us part.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: I don't know when Mommy's coming home. She's just kind of going through a tough time right now.
Emma: Is she sad?
Ryan: Yeah, she is a little bit sad. But you know, when she comes back we can help her get better, ok? Do you have any idea how much I love you? Do you have any idea?
Emma: This much.
Ryan: This much, that's so much. You're so right. Oh, I love you so much.
[Doorbell rings]
Emma: Maybe it's Mommy.
Ryan: Yeah, maybe. Stay right here. Jesse. Any word?
Jesse: No.
Ryan: Emma? Would you run upstairs and put on your pajamas? Would you do that for me? Good girl, thanks.
Jesse: Yeah, nobody's seen her anywhere -- airports, train stations. This girl has pulled one hell of a disappearing act.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: A bath and a good night's rest is about all the good time I need for tonight.
Natalia: I'll do your hair and makeup. You'll be gorgeous.
Angie: You know, it might do you good to get out, Rebecca. And actually, this will be a great chance for you to meet some of our friends.
Natalia: Please, Mom?
Rebecca: All right. Ok, I'll come.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: All right, let's get this party over with.
Jake: Nice attitude you have there.
Taylor: Well, the only reason I agreed is because I knew that you would keep pushing me until I said yes. You owe me big, by the way.
Jake: Oh, I don't have a problem owing you. I'm going to like owing you. All right, let's get your shoes on.
Taylor: I don't need those.
Jake: Sure you do. You're going to be dancing, and it's cold outside.
Taylor: There will be no dancing.
Jake: Oh, there will be dancing. Let's get going here, Ginger.
Taylor: You know what? In here in private, sure, I'll dance with you, Fred.
Jake: You know, you are being negative. You realize that, right?
Taylor: I don't want people staring at me like I'm some sort of freak.
Jake: Well, you are a freak. I'm kidding.
Taylor: I don't want to go.
Jake: I was kidding. You're not a freak.
Taylor: I'm not going to go. I'm going to be bad company.
Jake: What is wrong with you? What is the problem?
Taylor: Nothing.
Jake: You -- let me ask you something. Does this work for you, generally? The thing that you do, freezing people out?
Taylor: Three years ago today, I met Brot. Today, three years ago. It was my first day in Iraq. We were hot, we were tired. We were jet-lagged. Mostly we were hungry. And he cut in front of me in the mess line.
Jake: Brave fellow.
Taylor: Yes, considering I was his superior officer. So I told him off. And he talked back to me.
Jake: Really?
Taylor: Next thing he knew, he was wearing my chicken surprise. And then I was wearing his orange juice.
Jake: Lovely. I hate chicken surprise with orange juice. I call that love at first fight, that's what I say.
Taylor: Yeah, pretty close. Sorry, he always comes up.
Jake: It's all right. I understand. You loved him.
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Amanda: Look, we took advantage. Provoking him with Babe's dress? It seems a little cruel to do that.
David: Even crueler for you to live a life of poverty. How many times did Babe think J.R. loved her, only to have him turn on her? That's exactly what he's doing to you, Amanda. First he whips off your dress. Next thing you know, he's crying on your shoulder. If you fall for that now, if you go all soft, it's going to come back to bite you. My advice? Bite first.
Amanda: J.R. is just so wrecked over Babe.
David: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Ok, all right. How many times does he have to grind you into the dirt before you get it? Are you telling me you believe in this man enough to give up $5 million?
Amanda: $6 million.
David: Excuse me?
Amanda: I want $6 million, not $5 million. Hazard pay. And you don't get to just show up, order me around, breathe down my neck, spy on me. No, no. I get to take care of J.R. my way, on my terms, in my time. Take it or leave it.
David: Hmm. And what if I leave it?
Amanda: You won't. You need me.
David: I've got to tell you, I like the confidence.
Amanda: We have a deal?
David: I'm counting on you.
Amanda: Then leave already. I have to get dressed.
David: Don't be late.
[On the way out, David smacks Amanda's butt, and she smiles]
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Bianca: You made it.
Greenlee: Why wouldn't I?
Bianca: No reason.
Greenlee: Who chose these flowers? And what about decor? I mean, what the hell is that?
Erica: That is one of my contributions.
Greenlee: Just what we need, another really big picture of you.
Erica: It's just a way to kick off the donations.
Greenlee: And make this about you, as always.
Reese: A fundraiser was Erica's idea, and she's been working non-stop all --
Greenlee: Who are you?
Reese: Reese.
Greenlee: Reese. Why don't you take a swag bag and go --
Bianca: She's my fiancée. And she's worked just as hard on this event as any of us.
Greenlee: Oh. Well, thank you. I really appreciate your help. And yours, too, Bianca but this company doesn't need some diva tyrant taking over.
Erica: No, it doesn't. And I in no way want to take over your role, Greenlee. I am simply acting on my daughter's behalf.
Greenlee: Legal proxy, yes. Got it.
Erica: Good.
Greenlee: That doesn't mean you get to march all over us, calling all the shots.
Erica: For your information, both Bianca and I as well as the entire Fusion staff put this fundraiser together while you were off somewhere chasing after Ryan. So your best bet is to just back off, walk away, get out of the way, and let us do our work. Oh, why don't we go over the music with the DJ?
Bianca: Good idea.
Erica: Listen, Greenlee. I intend to continue helping this company until my daughter Kendall is back at her desk. The sooner you accept that, the better it's going to be for everyone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Farrington: Your wife hasn't responded to any of the treatment.
Zach: Well, you keep trying.
Dr. Farrington: She should have had some neural response by now.
Zach: She's not getting any worse.
Mr. Farrington: And she's not getting any better. I think it's time that you take her home, back to Pine Valley.
Zach: This is the place, the state-of-the-art place, right?
Dr. Farrington: Dr. Martin is an exceptional physician. He'll know exactly what to do.
Zach: Let me ask you something. Are you sending her home to die?
Dr. Farrington: There's no reason to believe she won't remain in her current state.
Zach: So this is it, your great expertise?
Dr. Farrington: These things happen.
Zach: These things happen. This is my wife. You're supposed to be the great doctor. You can do things, you can fix things. You haven't done anything.
Dr. Farrington: Look, I made no promises --
Zach: Get out.
Dr. Farrington: Mr. Slater, I did everything I could.
Zach: Get out.
[The doctor exits]
Zach: Ok, it's going to be ok. I'll take you home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Give me a vodka on the rocks, ok? Lime.
Erica: David, I had no idea that you would be here this evening.
David: It's a worthy cause.
Erica: Well, promise me you'll behave yourself.
David: You look beautiful.
Erica: I'll take that as a yes.
[Erica walks away]
David: Don't forget about our dance.
Amanda: Don't talk to me.
Tad: Hey, sailor. New in town?
David: Sorry, Thaddeus. My dance card's full.
Tad: Where's the pity? A couple of pieces of advice. Don't spike the punch, stay away from Krystal.
David: Whatever happened to people saying, ""Hello, how have you been?""
Tad: It's just an observation, if you're going to cause trouble, why don't you do everybody a favor and leave now?
David: Your brother -- now that's a man that needs to learn his way around an operating table.
Tad: He does all right. He saved Aidan's life, didn't he?
David: Oh, not quite. If I weren't there, Aidan would be dead right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Jake, I had no idea you would be here.
Jake: You look beautiful. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Erica: Thank you.
Jake: How's Gabrielle?
Erica: Oh, she's beautiful. Thank you.
Jake: Oh, good. Oh, sorry, I apologize. Bianca Montgomery, Erica Kane.
Erica: Hi.
Bianca: Hi.
Jake: Taylor.
Taylor: Hi.
Erica: Of course, I recognize you -- the Bella party. She killed a man.
Bianca: What?
Erica: Yes, well, to save Randi. You're a hero. Enjoy.
Taylor: Thank you. I am making such a great impression on everyone.
Jake: Yes, you are.
Taylor: So are you.
J.R.: You're too good for him.
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Pete: I called, I texted. I figured you bailed.
Colby: I almost did.
Pete: Because of him.
Colby: Brot's leaving in the morning. I'm taking him to the bus station.
Pete: I know you have a thing for this guy, but I really think that he's bad news.
Colby: He shouldn't leave. He has people who care about him, people who would want to know he's here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Erica, Erica. Once again, you have unleashed your charms on poor little Pine Valley. This is a wonderful event.
Erica: Well, I hope that means you're going to bid on the auction.
Adam: If it means holding you in my arms, oh, yes, I plan to win.
Erica: I love your enthusiasm.
Adam: Isn't that why you planned this ""Win a Dance with Erica Kane"" contest?
Erica: I hope you have deep pockets, Adam. You're going to need them. Excuse me. Well.
Jackson: Hi.
Erica: Dashing as usual.
Jackson: Thank you. And may I just say that nobody throws a party like you, or looks as gorgeous doing it.
Erica: Thank you. Does that mean you're going to bid on the dance?
Jackson: Well, you know, there's nothing I love more than a good cause.
Greenlee: Hey, you made it.
Jackson: Oh, look at you. You made it back in one piece. I'm glad.
Greenlee: Don't you have a rumba to practice?
Erica: As a matter of fact, yes, I do.
Greenlee: How can you still look at her like that? You know, she's trying to take over Fusion.
Jackson: Hey, you know what? I have a great idea. Let's talk about you, shall we? Like how are you? How's Aidan?
Greenlee: He's fine, actually. He's going to make a full recovery.
Jackson: Good. And how are you and Aidan?
Greenlee: I have to circulate.
Jackson: Hey, whoa, whoa. Listen, listen. I'm sorry. But you being with Ryan is not a good idea.
Greenlee: I'm not with anyone.
Jackson: Just listen to me. Annie is out there, right? She thinks you're the source of all her troubles. She's dangerous.
Greenlee: Then worry about Ryan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: Hey.
Angie: Hey.
Krystal: Wow, how do you manage to look so fabulous after putting in all those hours at the hospital?
Angie: Obviously, this is a very good friend of mine. Both of them are. You guys remember Natalia, Jesse's daughter? And this is Rebecca, her mother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: All right. Get back to me, ok?
Greenlee: Please tell me you're here because Annie is sitting in a cell at the police station.
Jesse: I'm sorry, Greenlee, but no. Annie is still out there.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone ringing]
Ryan: Hello?
Annie: Ryan?
Ryan: Annie, where are you?
Annie: Here.
Ryan: Where's here? Where is it? Let me help you, ok? Let me come and get you.
Annie: That's not how it works.
Ryan: What are you talking about?
Annie: You don't get to see me before, but I'm almost ready. Are you?
Ryan: For what?
Annie: Silly, you always make me laugh.
Ryan: Annie, where are you? Ok, just tell me where you are.
Annie: I will be there soon.
Ryan: Where?
Annie: Our friends are probably already waiting for us.
Ryan: Annie?
Annie: Soon, my love. And this time, we're going to do it right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: How can Annie just disappear? How hard can it be to find a crazy woman?
Jesse: Look, her state of mind is going to work in our favor, all right? She's obsessing over Ryan, Emma, and you. She's bound to show herself. We'll nab her then. All right?
Greenlee: Why is that not reassuring?
[Cell phone ringing]
Jesse: I've got to take this.
Bianca: Hey, you having fun?
Greenlee: I'm sorry that I came on so strong before.
Bianca: It's ok. Listen, I understand that you and my mom don't mix. But she's turning that company around. So instead of slamming her, why don't you try working with her? You might actually learn something.
Greenlee: How naive are you? She came in here waving the proxy flag, playing good mother. This isn't about maternal instincts. It's a business move. She wants Fusion, and she won't stop until it's hers.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: You have a lovely daughter.
Rebecca: Oh, thank you. I think so, too.
Frankie: Big turnout. I wasn't expecting the whole family.
Angie: You know, I thought I saw your father around here. Do you know where he's disappeared to?
Frankie: No, we should go look for him. Excuse us. What are you doing?
Angie: Frankie, we agreed to accept Natalia and Rebecca into our family.
Frankie: You know, I think you're taking this family thing too far. I need a drink.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.R.: The last time I was at Fusion I was with Babe. She was so happy, on top of the world.
Amanda: You didn't have to come tonight.
J.R.: I wanted to. It's important.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Krystal: I think I'll have a couple of those mojito-tinis. Thanks.
David: Living on the wild side, huh?
Krystal: Go away.
David: What's the matter, Krystal? Afraid Tad might see us? So you can slip into my house in the middle of the night for comfort, but you can't be seen with me in public?
Krystal: Why are you doing this?
David: I just want you to know that I'm available. Any time.
Krystal: Not here, not now. Not ever.
David: Or at least until the next time you can't sleep, and I'm the only one who knows what you need.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: Hey, look, a familiar face. P.V. Hospital let you out early?
Colby: Yeah, once in awhile they do.
Jake: Something -- something wrong?
Colby: No.
Taylor: Colby, are you ok?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Zach. Oh, Zach, I wasn't sure you would even make it. Tell me Kendall's better, she's improving.
Zach: She's not worse.
Erica: All right. Then we're just going to have to pray harder, and we're going to have to focus on helping everybody who's here tonight, and we're going to do it in Kendall's honor.
Reese: Hi. So what did the doctor say --
Zach: Long day, long flight.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: I want you to cover this area, you know, exits and the patio. Don't blink.
Greenlee: What's going on? What are they doing here? What are you doing here?
Ryan: Annie called and she said she wanted to meet.
Greenlee: Here?
Ryan: She said our friends would all be waiting. I thought of this party.
Greenlee: Annie's coming here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Annie locks herself in the ladies' room]
Annie: Definitely beats the basement. Perfect. Something borrowed. Something blue. Something old. Something new.
[Annie pulls out a long, shiny knife and smiles wickedly]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: We have to warn people.
Jesse: That could create a panic.
Ryan: Yeah, Annie doesn't even know what planet she's on right now, guys. She might not even show up here.
Greenlee: We're not that lucky.
Jesse: All right, listen. We're covered. Trust me. I'll be back.
Greenlee: I do not feel better. Where's Emma?
Ryan: She's -- she's safe. She's at her friend's house. She's sad. She's worried about her mom. I mean, Corrina's with her. Two very large cops. She's fine.
Greenlee: I thought the worst was over. I'm so sorry.
David: I'm going to tell you, Ryan, this is you all over. Partying down, having a grand old time while your lunatic ex-wife runs around town attacking innocent people.
Ryan: Back off, Hayward.
David: And you, Greenlee, what is it going to take for you to realize that this man is a loser?
Greenlee: Not now, David.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frankie: They shouldn't be here.
Randi: What, you're ashamed of them? You barely said two words to Natalia. She's your sister, Frankie.
Frankie: I know that. I don't need to be reminded.
Randi: Why, because she's illegitimate? What, you think you're the heir to the throne, right? That you're better than her?
Frankie: Randi, chill, ok?
Randi: I'm illegitimate. I'm an ex-hooker, but maybe you should hide me, too. I mean, you don't want these nice people to finding out the truth about me.
Frankie: Listen, listen. You know how I feel about you. You're overreacting, ok?
Randi: And you are dissing your family. I've got to go.
Frankie: Randi.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: Colby, you're acting a little bit odd.
Colby: Sorry, um, no sleep, low blood sugar. You look good.
Taylor: Thank you.
Colby: Are you happy?
Taylor: I have my moments. Why?
Colby: Just curious.
Taylor: What was that about?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Thank you all so much for joining us tonight and helping us make Pine Valley a better place tomorrow. I'd like to introduce you now to my co- sponsor, Mr. Zach Slater of Cambias Industries.
Zach: Hey, how you doing? Um, our town has taken a big hit. And you have, as always, answered with courage and determination. But there's a lot of work to be done. Schools and homes, office buildings have been damaged or destroyed. Families have been damaged, loved ones hurt or lost. So our job is not just to rebuild schools and homes, but to rebuild lives and families. And we will. And not just with money, but with our hearts. So this is a contribution from Cambias Industries. Thank you.
Erica: Oh, Zach. Zach, this is more than generous. Thank you so much, Zach. It is so wonderful to look out here and see so many friends and family and -- and neighbors working together to help each other. The tornados may have decimated our community, but it did not harm our spirit. We will rebuild, and we will thrive. We will be stronger, because of all of your donations this evening. You are going to help create the tomorrow that we all want for Pine Valley.
[Applause]
Erica: Well, Zach Slater has contributed a very, very generous check, and in addition to my donations, I would like to offer my legs. A dance to the highest bidder. And, gentlemen, this is your community, so be generous.
Tad: $5,000.
Jackson: A mere bag of shells. $10,000.
Erica: Thank you, Jack.
Adam: $25,000.
Erica: Oh, well, my goodness. Ok, then, it looks like Mr. Chandler --
David: $50,000.
Adam: You're not going to accept that bid. His check won't clear.
David: My money's as good as anyone else's, and in your case, even better.
Erica: And very much appreciated. So -- going, going, gone.
[Applause]
[David and Erica take to the dance floor while everyone looks on and applauds]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Zach? Hey, are you ok?
Zach: The doctor told me to bring Kendall back to Pine Valley, so she can die at home.
Reese: Oh, Zach, I'm so -- I'm so sorry. Erica -- Bianca -- do they know?
Zach: No, not tonight. There's too much hope.
Reese: I mean, is there nothing that the doctors can do?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amanda: Doing ok?
J.R.: Uh, to tell you the truth, it's a lot easier with you here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Ah, if you'll excuse me. May I?
David: Why don't you go back to your cage, Chandler? I haven't gotten my money's worth yet.
Erica: Well, it's -- it's going to be a long evening, so we will finish this later. Excuse me, I'm just going to go powder my nose.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: I thought I was supposed to lead. Ok, what's going on?
Krystal: What do you mean?
Tad: Between you and Hayweird.
Krystal: Nothing. Come on, let's just enjoy the evening.
Tad: What? You're the one that, you know, gave me your word you'd try to stay away.
Krystal: I can't help it that he shows up at the same party.
Tad: No, I mean, you went and saw him again, didn't you?
Krystal: All right. I'm not supposed to see him, that's a big problem, I'll fix it right now. I'm out of here.
Tad: Oh, come on, Krystal.
Krystal: I'm going home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jesse: Good evening, ladies.
Angie: Oh, you're a busy man. So is something going on?
Jesse: Working this case -- it's pretty tough. I have to tell you, you ladies look amazingly beautiful tonight.
Natalia: How about a dance?
Jesse: Uh, ok, sure, sure.
Natalia: With my mom.
Rebecca: No. No, no, no, honey, I'm not up for all that.
Angie: Oh, come on. Why not? It'll be fun.
Jesse: You heard what your mother said. Maybe another time, all right? Angela, I need to speak to you, quickly. I didn't know you were bringing Rebecca.
Angie: It was Natalia's idea. I couldn't say no.
Jesse: Angela, don't you think you're pushing this whole big happy family a bit too far?
Angie: First Frankie and now you. Look, I am trying to make this work. I am trying to do right by you. Look, the last thing I need is all this flak from you and our son.
Jesse: Angela, I'm trying to do right by you, too. I mean, you're my wife, baby. I wanted to spend time with you tonight, dancing with you, not Rebecca. Look, this is hard enough for all of us, especially you. So stop pretending it is not. I love you, Angela. I have to get back to work. You look really sexy tonight, baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jake: They're playing our song.
Taylor: This is our song?
Jake: Oh, yes. Well, it is tonight.
Taylor: All right, just try to keep up, stud. Wait, wait.
Jake: You amaze me.
Taylor: Hold me.
Jake: I've got you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Greenlee: Oh, my God.
Annie: Hi. I knew you'd be here. Are you ready?
Ryan: Am I -- am I ready for what, Annie?
Annie: You know. Hey, stop -- why are they here? Ryan, make them stop.
Ryan: Ok, ok. Everybody's -- everybody's ok, everything's fine. Everything's all right.
Annie: It will be. And this time, no one will interfere with our wedding.
[Annie pulls out her bloody knife]
Greenlee: Oh, my God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Don't be sad. I said I'd bring her home. I'm not going to let her die.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Nobody wants to ruin your wedding, Annie.
Annie: Our wedding.
Ryan: Annie. Annie? Are you -- are you ok? Did you -- did you hurt yourself?
Annie: No. No, why would I hurt myself, silly? It's my wedding day. It's the happiest day of my life. Nobody's going to ruin it.
Ryan: That's right. That's right, Annie. Nobody wants to hurt you, ok? Nobody.
Annie: Because you'll protect me. You always protect me. [Hums ""Here Comes the Bride""] I love you, Ryan, with all my heart. Everything I've done, I've done for you -- and for us, you know? So that we'd be a family again. And so -- and so you'd love me the way that you used to. I, Annie, take thee, Ryan, to be my lawfully-wedded husband, to have and to hold, 'til death do us part.
Ryan: Annie.
Annie: What?
Ryan: Who did you hurt? Who? Who did you hurt with the knife, Annie?
[As Annie looks down at the bloody knife, Erica lies motionless on the floor of the ladies' room]","At Pine Valley Hospital, Randi has just brought Frankie's suit to him so he can dress for the fundraising. They share a kiss. At Angie and Frankie's, Natalia arrives with a dress for Rebecca to wear to the fundraising. Rebecca has her reservations about attending, but Natalia talks her into attending. Jake helps Taylor gets dressed for the event. David and Amanda are at her yacht. She prepares for the fundraising. David lets her know that he knows that she had company the night before and wonders how it had gone with J.R. Amanda lets him know the deal is off. Erica and Bianca put the final touches on the fundraising event. Zach visits Kendall in the Canadian hospital. Kendall's doctor comes in and Zach immediately asks her how Kendall is doing. Greenlee talks on the phone while she prepares for the fundraising. Ryan spends some quality time with Emma. Emma questions Ryan as to where Annie is. Annie puts on her lipstick and prepares for her imaginary wedding day. Amanda sets some new ground rules for her business association with David. Greenlee arrives at ConFusion and sees a big picture of Erica. Bianca and Reese approach Erica and Greenlee. Bianca introduces Reese to Greenlee as her fiancé'. The doctor tells Zach that Kendall is not responding to treatment and he needs to take Kendall home. Everyone gathers for the fundraising event in order to re-build Pine Valley. Greenlee is taken aback when Jesse arrives and informs her that Annie is still on the loose.",summ_screen
"[As Erin stretches in the park, the sound of rustling leaves makes her pause and look around. When she tries to resume her run, however, she trips and falls.]
Erin: Oh -- ugh!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Erica: Ok. I want everything you've got on that lying SOB.
Tad: Well, looks like I'm not the only one that got the short end of the wishbone.
Erica: He won't get away with this, Tad. He will not tear my family apart.
Tad: I know what you mean. So, just who stuffed your Thanksgiving bird?
Erica: The man who dropped the ticking test tube right in the middle of my family -- Dr. Greg Madden!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Singer: Too many cups of coffee you won't hear it anymore won't you let the diesel drag you down won't you let the diesel
Greg: You told me you would keep your mouth shut.
Josh: Good to see you, too, Pop. Why don't you take a seat. Join me.
Greg: Why did you tell Greenlee Lavery that Kendall was carrying her own child? And don't try to tell me that you didn't. Why? Have you any idea what you've done? Have you any idea the damage you've caused that family?
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Henri: Mr. Montgomery, on behalf of management, we request that your family finds another venue for your holiday festivities next year.
Jack: Gee, I -- I can't imagine why.
Zach: What are you going to do about Kendall?
Jack: Well, Slater, what happens with my family is really none of your business, now, is it?
Zach: You're mistaken. Everything to do with Kendall is very much my business.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kendall: Greenlee, please let me talk to you.
Greenlee: Get out.
Ryan: You heard her, Kendall. You don't need to be here.
Kendall: You can't leave.
Greenlee: Watch me.
Kendall: No, please don't go.
Ryan: I said leave.
Kendall: No, you have to listen to me.
Greenlee: I don't have to do anything.
Kendall: I did this for you.
Ryan: I got it, Kendall, ok? This is between us.
Greenlee: No, it's not.
Kendall: Greenlee, listen to me. Listen -- I love you. Please, please let me help you understand. Please don't leave me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Zach: Until the day of the divorce, I'm still her husband. So what are you going to do?
Jack: Well, I don't have a lot of options, now, do I? I can't very well erase the lie that Kendall told me, now, can I? What do you expect me to do?
Zach: I expect you to realize what an amazing woman your stepdaughter really is. But you and Erica -- you're so busy meddling in the girls' lives, I think you missed who they are to each other.
Jack: I understand very well what their relationship is, and the solid ground on which it's based.
Zach: Yeah, but you don't know why Kendall did what she did. She did this for her friend, for her sister. Maybe you don't know either one of these women very well. And you know why? Because you and Lavery, Erica -- all you want to do is blame somebody, point the finger, and try to find the deep, dark motive behind what Kendall did and make yourselves feel better.
Jack: Gee, you know, I was just thinking maybe you don't know your wife very well, because when it comes to Ryan Lavery, she has deep, dark feelings, believe me.
Zach: Well, of course, she does. And after all, it's your Kendall, right? Obsessive and selfish. Maybe she did all this just to get back at Greenlee, to get back at Greenlee for all the things that she did to her. What do you think?
Jack: Tell you what --
Zach: You know what? No, no, no, hang on one second. You and me -- we're not that different, and not just because we both hate Ryan Lavery, but because we both have a little bit of a problem forgiving people for what they've done to us. But maybe Kendall is different. Maybe Kendall is better than both of us.
Jack: Kendall was there to support Greenlee like a good friend should be. But that's where it should've stopped.
Zach: And I was there when Kendall decided to carry this child. And I fought her, believe me.
Jack: Well, obviously, you don't have a whole lot of influence on your wife.
Zach: Yeah, and Greenlee gave her a way out more than once. But Kendall decided to go through with it.
Jack: Sure she did, because she wanted to have Lavery's baby herself.
Zach: She wanted to give Greenlee the one thing that she wanted more than anything in the world.
Jack: My daughter had no idea what she wanted, because she was too busy grieving for her supposedly dead husband and the child she lost.
Zach: Sure, and who was there to help her? Hmm? Not you, not me, not anyone else in this selfish town. But Kendall -- she couldn't bear the thought of her friend, of her sister, bearing this pain, the pain of losing the last piece of her husband. That's why she did this. Made sense to me. You're a smart man. Come on, just get past your preconceived notions of what family is and what friendship is, and you'd see it, too. You, all of you guys -- you should be helping Kendall right now. Give her some comfort and appreciation for the sacrifice that she's made. But, no, here you are -- here you are, and your narrow-minded family. And all you can do is tear her down, take away the last piece of dignity she has left. And why is that?
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Kendall: Please, Greenlee. I'm your sister, remember?
Greenlee: I'm going back to my old philosophy -- family's worthless.
Ryan: Get out, Kendall. You're not helping.
Kendall: No, Greenlee, I did this for you. I did this, because I love you.
Greenlee: You love me? You hear that?
Kendall: It's true.
Greenlee: Listen to her, Ryan. Doesn't she sound like she actually means that? She sounds just as sincere as you, in fact. God, you both are so good. I have to keep reminding myself of who you were when you came to this town. I mean, you could never take the con out of the man, and you -- you once hated me more than anyone in the world. Can you just lock me in another tower or toss me in a pool? It would've been so much easier. At least with your enemy you know where you stand.
Kendall: No, no, it's not like that anymore, and you know it. Please, please, just listen to me. We'll sit down, and you can hear me out.
Ryan: Shut up, Kendall. You're making it worse.
Greenlee: Worse than what? Faking your own death? Bringing the guy who tried to kill me back to town? I can't keep up with what's worse anymore.
Kendall: Ok, I -- listen, I know it'll take some time to understand, but then you'll see --
Greenlee: Don't you come near me, and don't you touch me, either! Both of you -- I am done listening. You should've let me die in that fire, because between the two of you, you've killed me.
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Greg: Why did you do this to Greenlee and Kendall? Greenlee couldn't find this information on her own. You were the only one who had the facts. You were the one who told her. Why, Josh? Why would you do this to other -- why would you destroy people's lives?
Josh: Will you step off your soapbox for one second, Dad? You're the hypocrite here. Always Mr. Straight and Narrow, telling me to live by the book. Don't stand there and lecture me about morals and ethics. The only book you live by is the one you wrote in some laboratory. Parents are petri dishes, relationships are research, and babies are all your call. I just have one question -- why did you do it, huh? You didn't need another patient. Why Kendall? Who appointed you judge of -- of life and death, mover of heaven and earth?
Greg: I help women have children, and you know why.
Josh: Yeah, yeah. Mom.
Greg: Josh, please don't talk about your mother in that tone of voice. Your mother loved you. You were her angel here on this earth.
Josh: Yeah, how could I forget?
Greg: The happiest moment of your mother's life is when she brought you into this world.
Josh: Dad, this is way beyond helping women conceive. You played Almighty God to Greenlee.
Greg: My job was to give that woman a child. I had consent forms, a psych evaluation. I kept my promise.
Josh: You promised her her own kid, not her friend's.
Greg: Kendall is carrying that baby for Greenlee.
Josh: You know, I hate to admit it, but Erica has a point. Who are you to decide who gets a kid and who doesn't?
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Erica: Regardless, it's Dr. Greg Madden who's to blame for this. He took advantage of Kendall. She has very complicated feelings. He knew that, he pushed her into this, and once she was sucked in, she couldn't get out.
Tad: Well, I'm sorry. It's like I said -- anything I found out about him is already in his CV. He graduated top of his class, he's held a number of Ob-Gyn positions at several prestigious hospitals up and down the coast -- Virginia, New York, Massachusetts. The guy came out of the gate summa cum laude and ended up being one of the top fertility specialists in the country with a string of clinics.
Erica: Could I know him from -- from charity events? I mean, could we have served on a board together?
Tad: It's possible. I mean, he does do a lot of pro bono work, but he's mostly known for his research. He's been a pioneer in the field since the 1970s, started in his third year in med school.
Erica: Well, what about malpractice? What about some unhappy patients?
Tad: Clean as a whistle, sterile as surgery.
Erica: Well, find something. Find out how Greg Madden is connected to me.
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Jack: You know, you're not exactly an expert on family.
Zach: Man, you're right about that. And I'm right about this -- Kendall did what she did out of love. She was willing to sacrifice her heart and her body for your daughter.
Jack: Why didn't she ask her, huh? Why didn't she tell her? At least after the deed was done, tell her something?
Zach: Because all she wanted to do was take Greenlee's pain away, that's it. That's her deep, dark motive. Yeah, I wouldn't blame you for not understanding that, because there isn't a single adult in your family that has ever done anything out of pure love. There's always been some selfish reason. Hey, all you have to do is look at your own wife for proof of that.
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Erica: There is something about Greg Madden. There's a feeling I just can't shake that there's some weird connection to my past.
Tad: With all due respect, do you really think this whole thing is some way to get at you?
Erica: I know he has a grudge against me, and maybe against my family, and maybe it's why he did this to Kendall.
Tad: Just for the sake of argument, what if it's the other way around? I mean, what happens if Greg Madden went along with it, because it's what Kendall wanted? I mean, he does own the clinic where, you know, the first deposit was made.
Erica: And isn't that interesting?
Tad: Erica, come on, what's your point? You're saying that he bought the clinic on the off chance that your daughter would want to carry her best friend's baby to term? I'm not saying the guy didn't step out of line, I'm just saying I don't think it has anything to do with you.
Erica: Then prove me wrong. Please, Tad, find out everything you can about this man, so I can just chalk it up to just some strange, sick coincidence, and I can get this man out of our lives.
Tad: Erica, I'm working on it, ok? I swear to you, as soon as we find out anything, I'll call you.
Erica: Well, you have to make it fast before anything else happens.
Tad: Well, I don't know what more I can tell you.
Erica: Tell me that I can kill this man and get away with it. Because I swear to you, I can't stop thinking about the fall-out from this. Kendall may never recover from this, Tad.
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Kendall: Please, Greenlee, think about how far -- how far we've come together. I have become a better person, because of my friendship with you. We've changed, both of us, and it's because of you and how much you mean to me. I couldn't just let you curl up and die when Ryan left. You wanted to, but I held you instead. And when I lost my faith in love, I found that faith again in you. I could've just let you die in that fire if I was really, truly such an awful person. If I was the person that I used to be, wouldn't I have just saved myself? Yes, I did things wrong with the baby. But I wouldn't be me if I didn't screw it up somewhere.
Greenlee: You think I wouldn't accept this if I could? It's too much. I've been knocked down too hard. I can't get up.
Kendall: Do you -- do you remember the night -- the night of the black-out, when everything went wrong? I found you on the rooftop, and you were so lost. You said sometimes you just wanted to close your eyes and give in. You asked for my help. Yes, I know, I know, I should've called you from the clinic. I should have asked you, but all I could think about was how broken you were. All I could think about was how you wanted this baby so badly. All I could think about was you! I mean, could you really take another loss after losing Ryan and losing the baby? Could you take another loss?
Ryan: This is mine? Our --
Kendall: Yours. Yours and Greenlee's son. That little one was created by someone that you love and someone who loves you. I never thought of him as mine, ever. And for probably the first time in my life, this was not about me. From the moment I carried this child inside of me, Greenlee, I did it for you. He was yours, your baby, and he still is. And you can hate me. You can hate me all you want, but don't walk out on your son. Don't walk out on a future with Ryan. You both need this little boy more than you know, because he is your future now.
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Aidan: Why are you out here alone at this time of night anyway? It's not a safe place to be for a woman, you know.
Erin: For your information, Jonathan is back at the motel room asleep.
Aidan: Did I ask you where your brother was?
Erin: That's all you care about -- finding something on him that you can use, getting your revenge.
Aidan: You know, I'm not the only one interested in your brother, you know. Are you sure there's not another dozen people following you through this park?
Erin: You might have convinced my brother of your so-called sincerity with that little card game, but I don't buy it for a second.
Aidan: Wow. You know, with a suspicious mind like yours, you should be the PI.
Erin: You're just out to get him, punish him. So listen up, Mr. Devane. You've already seen me take you out once. And if you so much as think of coming near me or my brother, I won't be so gentle the next time.
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Ryan: Tell me what you want, Greenlee. You want her to go, she'll go. If you want her to stay and talk, then she'll stay and talk. Just let me know, and I will make it happen.
Greenlee: I want to trust you. I want to look at you and still love you. I want to know that I can believe in the two of you. You're the two people who have meant more to me than anyone in my life. I want to go back to when I had a future.
Kendall: You still have a future.
Greenlee: No, I don't! You stole it. Futures should be built on hope. I've given up hope, I've given up trust, I've lost all faith in you -- in anyone, in myself. It's gone, and there's nothing that either one of you can do to bring it back. Look at me. Look at me, damn it! I am broken. You've broken me! There are so many pieces all around me I don't know where to start. I have to fix myself, and I can't stand to look at you or be anywhere near you, and I have to get away from you and you and this apartment and hospitals and babies. I have to get out of here. I have to get away from both of you.
Ryan: Greenlee, no, I'll go.
Greenlee: Didn't you hear me? I have to go alone.
Ryan: I can help you.
Greenlee: Get your hands off of me. You told me you'd give me my choices back and go along with whatever I wanted. Well, this is my choice. Let go of me.
Ryan: If this is what you want --
Greenlee: It is.
Kendall: Oh, God. Oh, God, Ryan, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Ryan: Don't you get it? Leave us alone.
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Aidan: I was just making sure that a woman didn't get hurt walking through the park. I was being a nice guy. Next time, I'll think twice.
Erin: Well, I've gone all these years without some jerk to protect me, so I'm not about to start now.
Aidan: Well, I'm happy to leave you alone. You know, there's all sorts of rocks you can turn over looking for conspiracy theories against you, you know.
Erin: Wait. You're right, ok?
Aidan: I'm sorry, I didn't hear that. I'm -- I'm what?
Erin: I probably overreacted. You just -- you startled me.
Aidan: Do you usually bite people's heads off and ask questions later?
Erin: Only people who are out to hurt my brother.
Aidan: And you're so sure that that's me, huh?
Erin: Well, you haven't exactly won us over.
Aidan: I told you the other day when I came around to see Jonathan that I'm keeping an open mind.
Erin: My brother was all I had for so many years, and I'm just -- I'm not going to let you go after him, especially now.
Aidan: Yeah, I get it. You alone stand between Jonathan and the world.
Erin: Jonathan is what I lived for. And after the first breakdown I tried to take care of him for a little bit, and obviously not very well, so I owe him this.
Aidan: Why devote your whole, entire life to him?
Erin: He's my brother. I love him. What else would I do?
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Greg: I am helping these women.
Josh: You know, you've officially fallen off that very high pedestal that you put yourself on. You lied to the very woman who was supposed to have that baby.
Greg: If it weren't for you, Greenlee would have a beautiful child in a matter of months. Everyone would've been happy.
Josh: Says the man with the higher power, looking down on the mere mortals.
Greg: You're not just going after those women. You're attacking me, Josh.
Josh: And you always talk about your job being so noble. How many times have you reminded me of that special day Mom gave birth to me? Huh? Is that why you do what you do? Is that why you did this to Kendall?
Greg: This pregnancy has nothing to do with you or your mother.
Josh: No? You're not trying to re-create that sacred day that Mom gave birth to me and saved her life? Because if you are, Dad -- if you are -- stop it! All right? I am so tired of being reminded of the miracle that I am.
Greg: Right now I seem to forget that myself.
Josh: I don't want to be the reason why you do all this!
Greg: Look, you still haven't told me the reason why you did what you did.
Josh: Maybe it serves me, all right? You're not the only one keeping an eye on Erica, remember? This will keep her off her pins for a while.
Greg: You wouldn't do this just to get at Erica. I've raised you better than that.
Josh: Maybe this will also make you take a long, hard look at how you conduct yourself as a human being.
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Erica: Madden has taken two very capable women and pitted them against each other. This man has potentially destroyed any hope of my family ever finding happiness. We may never recover from what he did to Kendall and Greenlee. He has manipulated Kendall to such a point that I actually fear for her physical and her mental health. He took Greenlee's already devastated heart, and he stomped on it. And he's caused a horrendous rift between Jack and me. The man has got to be stopped, and he's got to be punished.
Tad: We have a lot in common. I swear to you, if Greg Madden has done anything he needs to be punished for, I'll find out about it.
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Jack: You don't know a thing about my wife or our daughters. And you -- the only reason you even got involved with Kendall was to get her name on your casino licenses to keep the money just rolling in.
Zach: Come on. Kendall knew exactly what she was getting into, just as she did when she was helping Greenlee. Why can't you see that?
Jack: Why don't you save your breath. I'm not going to rise to your bait.
Zach: Just can't admit that I'm right. Kendall is better than all of us. You should be taking better care of her, because Greenlee's not the only one that needs you right now.
Jack: Oh, let me ask you a question. If you were so concerned about Kendall, why didn't you step up for her?
Zach: Because I'm not her family. We're getting a divorce, you know that.
Jack: Yeah, not a moment too soon.
Zach: I sat there and watched you, all you guys. I didn't jump in, because it only would've made things worse.
Jack: Gee, I can't imagine things being any worse.
Zach: She didn't want me to defend her. She wanted one of you to do it. How did you miss that? She was standing there open and exposed, praying that someone -- anyone, just a member of her family, as long as it was someone that she loved -- would step up and stand by her side. Give her honest, unconditional support, the same kind of honest, unconditional support that she's been giving Greenlee ever since Ryan took off. How did you miss that? How did you and everybody else miss that? You were just sitting there. Nobody even flinched. All about Greenlee -- poor, sad, abused, devastated Greenlee, the same Greenlee who would take and take from Kendall until Kendall had nothing left to give but life itself. And she did, Jackson! She did! How did you miss that? Hey, good news --Greenlee's going to be just fine taking care of herself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ryan: Greenlee, Greenlee, please, please, stop. Just stop and please just listen to me, please. Just -- just give me a little bit of time. I'll come with you, ok, and we'll leave all of this -- all of this behind, just you and me, like it used to be. Please, we'll leave all of the pain behind, and we'll just start over, just the way that we wanted. Please don't do this. Please, don't do this. I can't let you go -- please, not like this. Don't. We can go and we can leave this mess. We can just hit the open road and find each other again. I want you in my life. I just -- I love you so much.
Greenlee: It's over. There's nothing left.
Ryan: How can you say that? How can you say that? I felt it. And I know you felt it, too. I made you laugh. Do you remember? Do you remember how much we used to laugh? We -- we can dance again. We can do this.
Greenlee: Months ago, I would've believed anything. But then you died, my baby died, you came back, you hid everything -- Jonathan -- and now Kendall? I -- we don't have a future, Ryan, not anymore.
Ryan: I refuse to believe that.
Greenlee: Don't do this to me. It has to be this way, damn it. You made a promise -- if I wanted a divorce, you'd give me a divorce, if I wanted you out of my life, you'd stay out of it, and I'm telling you now this is my decision. If you try and follow me or find me, you'll only be making things worse. Don't you understand? I can't take the pain anymore. I just can't do it. Are you going to make good on your promise to me or not?
Greenlee: Good-bye, Ryan.
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Zach: What about the baby that Kendall is carrying? How is your family going to accept them with open arms?
Jack: We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Zach: Maybe you should start crossing that bridge right now. After all, it's a Lavery. You going to hold him and love him like you did Miranda, or are you going to turn your back on him, because of who his father is and how he was conceived?
Jack: Why don't you go to hell, Slater.
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Greg: You helped Greenlee find out the truth just to get back at me? Oh, Josh, have I been that bad of a father?
Josh: Not get back at you, more enlighten you.
Greg: What, and have Erica Kane up against the ropes? Is that enough of a perk to destroy the lives of two young women who had nothing but the best of intentions?
Josh: I'm a truth-teller, Dad, nothing more. And that was one huge lie you were dumping on that baby. Every kid deserves to know who his real mother and father are.
Greg: Parents are not only created by biology.
Josh: Rationalize all you want, Dad, but this blew up because of you. You had the chance to stop this by saying no, but you didn't. Blame yourself.
Singer: And I'm already gone
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Kendall: We couldn't stop her.
Ryan: I almost had her back. Why did you come here?
Kendall: I had to. I had -- I had to try to make Greenlee understand why I did it.
Ryan: Did you think? It didn't occur to you that you'd done enough already? That this wasn't between you and Greenlee, this was between me and Greenlee -- us, not you?
Kendall: It became us the minute you died, and I was the only one that she had left.
Ryan: You know, you say that you love her and that you understand her.
Kendall: I do, I swear.
Ryan: And still you did this. Didn't you realize how she would feel? How could you do this? How? Please tell me.
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Jack: I thought I might find you here.
Erica: You know me too well. I just couldn't stand another round of arguments.
Jack: Yeah, well, that's the last thing I want, believe me. I don't know what to do. Things are just spinning out of control. But the one thing I need to know is that I can count on you, on us, on our marriage.
Erica: I've been thinking about our wedding day. So much to look forward to.
Jack: Yeah. Now it's all seemed to have gone right off the rails, and I don't know how to get us back on track. Erica, the last thing I want to do is start pointing the finger or blame. I don't want to start attacking.
Erica: Well, if you're looking for a target for your anger, take a shot at the good Dr. Greg Madden. Don't blame Kendall.
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Kendall: I did this for her. I did this for Greenlee, because I thought it was for her own good.
Ryan: I'm sorry, what did you say? How could you possibly think keeping a secret like this could be for her own good?
Kendall: This all started, because you broke her heart to save her! You stayed away for months to save her. You come back from the dead to save her! You have no right to judge me after what you did to her! Maybe if she didn't need saving, maybe if she just needed love -- that's what I did for her, that's what I gave her! How does someone -- how does someone who loves someone leave them the way that you left her? You didn't -- you did not hold her when she cried. You didn't. And you didn't -- you didn't make her eat food to keep up her strength. You didn't do any of that! You didn't try to show her that life could be worth living again. You didn't -- you didn't remind her to smile. You didn't! Why? Why? Because you were not here! You weren't here. Ryan, everything, everything you took away from her I tried to give back to her. Including a baby. A baby, Ryan, for her! Everything, everything I did I did, because I love her. And if you can't understand that, then you can rot in hell!
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Erin: After Ryan and Braden left home, it was just me and Jonathan, and it -- it was hard for him. I got dolls, and he got bruises. I'm the only one of us who my father didn't torture daily. And we were very young, but I was all Jonathan had, so I've looked after him ever since.
Aidan: But what about yourself in all of this?
Erin: Well, Jonathan's my life. I'm happy to do it.
Aidan: Yeah, but nothing but Jonathan? You know, you can't do this forever.
Erin: Oh, well, in case you haven't noticed, it's kind of a full-time commitment. I mean, how could there be anything else?
Aidan: Yeah, but you must have some plans of your own, you know, especially if Jonathan -- you know, if Jonathan gets better.
Erin: I mean, he's my brother. If -- if this isn't what we're meant to do, taking care of each other, then doesn't say much about life, does it?
Aidan: Yeah, but you've just got to ask yourself, is he worth doing all of this for?
Erin: Then you don't get it. I -- I genuinely love him. We've been through so much together. I'll never leave him. Can't you understand that?
Aidan: You know, my advice still stands. You should really do your running in the daytime.
Erin: Well, I do. I run three times a day.
Aidan: Wow, three times? What, you training for a marathon or the Olympics or something?
Erin: I have to run that much. If I don't, I go crazy.
Aidan: You running away from anything in particular?
Erin: No. No, I just like it. You know, just some time alone with your thoughts. It's very freeing. Do you run?
Aidan: I've been known to, yeah. Usually along the beach.
Erin: And how do you feel when you're done?
Aidan: I feel great.
Erin: Life, you know, is crazy and fast and sometimes it's just nice to take some time out, just listen to music or talk to yourself or just be quiet, just listen to the sound of your feet hitting the ground.
Aidan: You know, you sound like one of those infomercials. You know, with a sales pitch like that, you make me want to go out and buy a pair of trainers.
Erin: I can run an eight-minute mile.
Aidan: Really?
Erin: Mm-hmm. You?
Aidan: I don't know, I never timed it.
Erin: Yeah, sure you haven't.
Aidan: But I'll race you if you'd like.
Erin: Oh, can you keep up?
Aidan: I'll try. I'm not in my runners, but I'll try.
Erin: All right. Let's go.
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Josh: You've been nagging me and preaching to me my whole life, and I had to take it, because you're the miracle man who makes babies appear.
Greg: I stand by everything that I have done.
Josh: Yeah, well, welcome to the rest of the world, Dad, because your secrets out. But not all of them, right? You're still holding on to something that has to do with Erica. Well, sit tight. I'm going to unlock the combination to that one, too. I love a challenge.
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Erica: Greg Madden is out to damage me as much as he possibly can.
Jack: But he couldn't have done anything without Kendall. I'm trying desperately to understand how she could've gone so far.
Erica: Well, we're going to have to sort all that out. There are very difficult times ahead for her, and for all of us.
Jack: I know one thing for sure. We are not going to let this come between us. I want to figure this out. I want to figure this out as your husband.
Erica: I am so glad to hear you say that.
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[Greenlee cries as she drives alone. Ryan returns to his empty home, then weeps in the bedroom. Kendall stumbles into her condo where Zach comforts her.
Singer: Best friends are hard to find true love is rarer still. In you they're both combined if it's God's will. Who am I to break it? And loving you is crazy and life just never ceases to amaze me. I never wanna be without your love. You give me hope and inspiration. In finding you I've found salvation. I never wanna be without your love gifted from angels above. No one is perfect yet, but I know you and I are so right it frightens me. Each night I say a prayer and it will be. Life is what we make it. You rule my heart. I never know how you seduce me and fill my head with poetry and music. I never wanna be without your love. You fuel my imagination. In finding you I've found salvation. I never wanna be without your love.
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J.R.  to Babe : I'm not letting you drive back to the Pine Cone. You're going to stay here again tonight.
Jamie  to Amanda : You can't go around hurting people, thinking you can get away with it.
Amanda  to Jamie : I am not crazy!
Zach  to Kendall : I've fallen in love with you.","Ryan and Kendall both try and fail to get Greenlee to stay and trust them again. But she tells them she has to get as far away from them as possible because she can never get over what they have both done to her. Ryan blames Kendall for lying about using her own eggs to have the baby. But she tells him she has no right to judge her. He let Greenlee believe he died. He broke her heart. He was not there for her. But she was. Zach tells Jack that he has no business judging Kendall after the selfless act she has done for his daughter. Erica tells Jack if he's going to blame anybody it should be the ""good doctor"". She tells Tad he must find some dirt on Dr. madden. Josh tells his father that he had to let Greenlee in on the secret. And he knows his father has some sort of secret involving Erica Kane. Not far away, Tad hears their conversation.",summ_screen
"Aaron: God, I miss this place. I wish I could --
Alison: Me, too. I wish we could dance like this forever.
Aaron: I'm gonna get us something to eat. Okay?
Alison: Do you know what I'm in the mood for?
Aaron: Cheesecake?
Alison: You.
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Rosanna: What are you doing in here?!
Will: Rosanna.
Rosanna: Why do you keep doing this to me?
Will: Rosanna --
Rosanna: What's it going to take to make you stop?!
Will: I didn't do anything to you!
Rosanna: Get out!
Paul: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa --
Rosanna: Get out!
Paul: Hold on a second. Rosanna, stop, stop, stop. Stop.
Rosanna: He broke in here again. I can't take this anymore!
Paul: No, no, no, no -- listen. Will is here because I asked him to be here.
Will: You know what? Forget this.
Paul: Will, hold on a second! Just stop! Will didn't do any of the things that we said that he did, all right? Not the Christmas stocking, not the doll -- he didn't do any of it.
Rosanna: What are you talking about? We saw him! We saw -- he was standing right there! He was holding the doll!
Paul: We were wrong, Rosanna. Will would never do anything like that to hurt you.
Rosanna: Then who did it?
Paul: The last person you'd think.
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Hal: Wow. That's some greeting.
Emily: Our first new year's kiss. Just because you had to work late tonight, doesn't mean we can't celebrate, you know?
Hal: Paul came by to see me today.
Emily: Oh. I was afraid about that. I actually wanted to talk to you about that.
Hal: You did?
Emily: Mm-hmm. I tried tracking you down, but when I couldn't reach you, I figured we'd talk about it later. I didn't want to waste what little time we have together tonight alone, finally. Daniel's out of the house and Barbara is actually gone for two whole days.
Hal: Em -- maybe we can talk about it now.
Emily: Okay. He's lost his mind, Paul. He accused me of breaking into Fairwinds, Hal, which is locked up tighter than ft. Knox. And then, did he feed you that garbage about me doing things to Rosanna to remind her of her dead baby? I would never do something like that.
Hal: Yeah, I know. That's what I said.
Emily: Good.
Hal: But then, he showed me this.
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Lucinda: All right. The D.A. is on his way.
Margo: Lucinda, why did you call Tom? He already assigned an assistant and she has come and gone.
Lucinda: I'm not going to let Jordan Sinclair languish in your dungeons on the say-so of a novice. He's my employee and I intend to have him sprung within the hour.
Margo: Your employee assaulted an officer. So he's not going anywhere.
Sierra: Jordan didn't mean to hurt that officer. He was just trying to help get Dusty out of here.
Margo: I know, so that Dusty could get to Lucy. I get that.
Sierra: Well, do you get that Lucy is stuck on top of a mountain in a raging snowstorm and that every minute -- no, every second -- counts? He was just trying to get dusty out of here. He doesn't deserve to --
Jordan: Sierra?
Sierra: Are you all right?
Jordan: Yeah, I'm fine, I just -- I'm glad to be out of there.
Lucinda: Well, you're not yet, but you will be soon. There's some judges that I can wake up.
Jordan: So was Dusty able to find Lucy?
Sierra: Well, he made his way to a rescue station in -- outside of Stanley, Idaho. And he wouldn't have gotten there is it wasn't for you. Thank you.
Jordan: So they're close?
Sierra: They're close, but there's bad weather now. And it's too dangerous for the rescue team to go looking for Lucy and Rafael. They have to wait till the storm blows through.
Jordan: How long is that gonna take?
Sierra: They're saying days. I'm hoping its hours. I can't bear it. I can't bear it. I need her back.
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Rafael: All right. Come on. Time to take another stroll around the mine.
Lucy: No, I'm tired.
Rafael: Come on, come on. We can't fall asleep.
Lucy: We slept before.
Rafael: Yeah, I know, but that's when we had a fire going and oxygen to spare, okay? We fall asleep now, we're not gonna wake up.
Lucy: I just want to be warm.
Rafael: You will be.
Lucy: No, I want to be warm now.
Rafael: How?
Lucy: Can I just warm my hands?
Rafael: How?
Lucy: From my dad and Dusty's club. The flame from a match won't burn that much oxygen, will it?
Rafael: I guess not.
Lucy: They're probably both dead now. And we're not getting out of here, so now Dominic's killed us, too.
Rafael: Yes, we will get out of here, okay? I've got a lot of good reasons for staying alive. All right, I'm going to take another search around here -- see if I can find something we can use for insulation. Maybe there's like, some newspaper lying around somewhere.
Lucy: Be careful.
Rafael: All right, hey. Stay awake. All right?
[Lucy hallucinating]
Dusty: Lucy -- I won't let you down again.
Lucy: How can you promise me that? I don't even know if you're alive!
Dusty: Lucy. Lucy.
Rafael: Lucy? Hey! Lucy, look at me. Who are you talking to?
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Rafael: You're talking to yourself.
Lucy: He was right there. I saw him.
Rafael: Who?
Lucy: It's just like ""the little match girl."" Do you know that story?
Rafael: I don't know that one.
Lucy: The little match girl was freezing, and she lights matches and saw things in the flame. Things she needs to keep going -- a feast, a fire -- the face of her grandmother.
Rafael: Was she anything like your grandmother, Lucinda?
Lucy: Probably not.
Rafael: What did the little match girl see?
Lucy: Her heart's desire.
Rafael: Is that what you saw, your heart's desire?
Lucy: It doesn't matter, it wasn't real.
Rafael: Come on, what happened to her? The little match girl?
Lucy: She froze to death.
Rafael: Oh, come on, wait, look at me. Look, we're not gonna die. Okay?
Lucy: Why do you keep saying that? There is no point.
Rafael: I love you. All right? And when we get out of here, I'll spend my life proving that to you.
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Jordan: You really should be home, Sierra -- not hanging out here dealing with this. If I have to spend the night in jail, it's no big deal.
Sierra: Well, it is to me. The only reason why you're here is because you were trying to help my daughter. I'm not going to just let that slide, do you understand me?
Jordan: Yes, ma'am.
Lucinda: Tom! Ah! Tom, I want you to release Jordan. Immediately, or we'll sue.
Margo: Hi.
Tom: Hi. What are the charges?
Margo: Assaulting an officer, aiding and abetting an escape, obstruction of justice.
Tom: So -- what happened?
Lucinda: He doesn't have to answer any questions without his attorney present.
Tom: He does if he wants me to review his case in the middle of the night.
Jordan: Lucinda, its okay. Dusty and I got this guy, Bud, to try to help us find Lucy and Rafael Ortega, but he got shot.
Tom: Do you know who did that?
Jordan: Dominic Ramsey.
Margo: We have reason to believe that Ramsey is responsible for the disappearance of Lucy Montgomery and Rafael Ortega.
Tom: Let's get back to the guy that was shot --
Jordan: Bud, yeah. He, um -- we tried to help him out, but he died. The police came and wanted to hold us for questioning, but Bud had told Dusty where Lucy might be. So, there was no time. He needed to get out of there, so I created a distraction.
Tom: And you did that by assaulting an officer of the law?
Lucinda: Don't admit to anything.
Jordan: Yes, that's what I did.
Lucinda: Good grief.
Jordan: I had no other choice. And, to be honest with you, if I thought it would save Lucy and her friend -- I would do it again.
Lucinda: Now, Tom, this is a good man. He did a good thing.
Tom: Well, you know what? It's your call. It's your officer, how's he doin'?
Margo: The officer is fine, and I think that he would probably drop all charges if you wrote him a letter of apology.
Jordan: You've got it.
Tom: Go home. We'll take care of the legalities in the morning.
Margo: All right, you wanna take care of Mr. Sinclair's paperwork? I'm out of here.
Cop: Sure thing, detective.
Margo: You look nice.
Tom: Oh. Thanks.
Margo: I'm really sorry that Lucinda interrupted your evening.
Tom: Yeah, well, you know, it's not the first time that's happened. Actually, I'm kind of glad Lucinda called. I was over at the mayor's party. Command performance.
Margo: Oh, wow, poor you. Mansion, wining, dancing --
Tom: Yeah, the mansion was cold, the wine was cheap, and since I went stag --
Margo: No dancing?
Tom: How about you?
Margo: Uh, you know, working. But, you know, my shift's up, so I'm just gonna go --
Tom: Yeah, I heard, so, yeah. Okay, then I guess you're tired.
Margo: Yeah. Yeah, I guess, so -- good night.
Tom: Hey, you know, wait up.
Margo: Yeah?
Tom: Is it too late for a drink?
Margo: It's never too late for a drink.
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Alison: What's wrong?
Aaron: It's not exactly private.
Alison: Okay, let's go home.
Aaron: Alison, I -- I can't do this.
Alison: You were fine a second ago. Aaron, I don't care about your arm.
Aaron: Yeah, but I do, Ali. I can't hold you the way I wanna hold you. I can't touch you the way I want to touch you. You deserve better than this.
Alison: There is no guy that's better than you. I look in those gorgeous eyes and I'm gone, you kiss me and I'm speechless.
[Aaron scoffs]
Aaron: You're never speechless, come on.
Alison: Well, I can be if you do all the talking.
Aaron: What do you want me to say?
Alison: Nothing, just that I'm beautiful and smart and funny -- irresistible.
Aaron: And sexy -- and the most beautiful woman I've ever met.
Alison: Really?
Aaron: Really.
Alison: I wish you'd make love to me.
[Aaron sighs]
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Hal: If you have a -- if have an explanation for any of this, I'd sure love to hear it. I need to know -- why your signature is on this receipt, why you're in this picture buying the same kind of doll that turned up at Fairwinds.
Emily: Will had this doll at Fairwinds.
Hal: Why are you bringing Will into this? You bought the doll. Don't you know what this is? This is a photograph from the security camera at the store.
Emily: This isn't me.
Hal: What?
Emily: It isn't me. I wouldn't do this. What -- what reason would I possibly have for torturing Rosanna -- hurting her like that?
Hal: Maybe you wanted to hurt Will. I mean, you weren't all that thrilled about having him come and stay here after he was --
Emily: Because you didn't ask me! You just moved him in, you just made up your mind on your own. This isn't about Will -- this has nothing to do with that, these are two separate issues.
Hal: Are they? Or are you just so determined to keep Daniel away from Will that you would set him up, make it look like he's still doing some crazy things.
Emily: I love Will.
Hal: When was the last time you had him over for dinner? When was the last time you took Daniel over to see Will?
Emily: I've been sick! You know that. Would you just think for a second, why would I do something so horrible like this to Will? Why? He doesn't even live with us anymore.
Hal: That's what I'd like to know.
Emily: I did not set Will up. But, obviously, somebody is trying to set me up, and it's probably Barbara. This has Barbara written all over it.
Hal: Oh, for heaven's sake, that's impossible.
Emily: She's the only one sick enough to do something like this. Give me this picture -- this is probably Barbara wearing a wig or something.
Hal: Emily that is not Barbara.
Emily: How can you be so sure?
Hal: Because she has an electronic device on her leg. She cannot leave the house unsupervised.
Emily: Well, if she wanted to get it off her leg, she'd find a way. Believe me.
[Hal sighs]
Hal: Kim was here with Barbara in this house -- during one of the incidents at Rosanna's place. Barbara never left the house. It's not her in that picture!
Emily: She hired someone to impersonate me, Hal.
Hal: Oh, for heaven's sake, Emily!
Emily: Why are you doing this? Why are you defending Barbara? You know she's crazy enough to do something like this. Oh, my God. It isn't just Paul who thinks I did this. You do, too.
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Rosanna: It's just so hard to believe that Emily --
Will: But it wasn't hard to believe about me?
Rosanna: Oh, come on, that's not what I'm saying. Please. I'm just -- I'm trying to understand why Emily would do such a thing. Did she explain to you why she did it?
Paul: She denied everything.
Rosanna: But with the kind of evidence that you're talking about -- she's going to be charged, isn't she? She's gonna be arrested.
Will: Why don't you just check her into the mental hospital? She could get the family discount.
Paul: Will!
Rosanna: Will, come on now, I know you have every right to be angry, okay? And I feel terrible. I mean, I made assumptions -- wrong, very wrong assumptions. And I'm so sorry. But we can get through this, right? Because we're family.
Will: Yeah, Rosanna, you'd fit right into my family. What they say today means nothing tomorrow. They betray you, and then expect you love them anyway just because you're family.
Paul: Will, stop it. This isn't Rosanna's fault.
Will: Is it mine?!
Rosanna: Look, you have to understand, Will. Every reminder of Cabot -- it brought back the day that he died. And with that kind of grief in you, you just -- you can't think clearly. Listen, I feel terrible. I'm so sorry. Can you forgive me?
Will: It's too late.
Rosanna: Can I make it up to you?
Will: How are you going to do that, Rosanna? You know what? I'm just gonna go stay with Aunt Kim and Uncle Bob for a while.
Paul: How long is ""for a while?""
Will: I don't know. Until I can figure out what I'm gonna do.
Paul: Will, just stay here, all right? Spend the night here, all right? Now, look, I know that you're angry at us, and that's understandable. But stay here, sleep on it, all right? Try and figure out where Rosanna and I were coming from. You hang out here tonight, and then we'll talk about it in the morning.
Will: Okay?
Paul: Thank you.
Rosanna: I hurt him so bad. I really let him down.
Paul: Yeah, well, you didn't know what was going on. Although, I gotta tell you --
Rosanna: Emily! How could she do this to us, to will, to our family?!
Paul: What are you looking for?
Rosanna: My keys.
Paul: Whoa, hold on a second. Rosanna, can I talk you out of this? Will you let me drive?
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Emily: You really believe I could do this.
Hal: I believe what I see.
Emily: Well, what about what you feel? Hal, honey, how can you sleep next to someone for years and not know who they are?
Hal: You're just blaming everybody else. Will is confused, and Barbara is unstable, and blah, blah, blah, blah -- I don't even what to feel anymore.
Emily: I did not do this, you know me.
Hal: I know the know the woman that I married, and I also understand that there are certain habits that people just don't change.
Emily: So, what are you saying? I'm reverting to the person who always got what she wanted no matter who she had to step on to get it?
Hal: Why did you go after Rosanna?
Emily: I didn't! Because there was no reason to! Can you just be logical for one minute here? Even at my lowest, Hal, I always had a reason for what I did. But, I don't! I have nothing against Rosanna. And even if I did -- her baby died! And I'm gonna use that against her? I'm going to torture her like that? You think I could hurt someone like that?
Hal: No, I didn't! No, I didn't. But I didn't think that you would also do what you did with Chris Hughes, either. [Hal sighs] You betrayed me, and betrayed your sister as well. I never thought you capable of that. But you did it! [Hal sighs] So, honestly, yeah. Sometimes I don't know what to think of you.
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Alison: Where are you going?
Aaron: To get our coats.
Alison: You're mad at me?
Aaron: No, I'm not -- Ali, there's a time where a guy wants to make the first move. Maybe I want to be the one to ask you to make love, Ali.
Alison: Well, ask me. I'll say yes. Wait. Wait. Aaron, sometimes I just get scared.
Aaron: Of what?
Alison: That you'll get fed up with me, and just --
Aaron: No! Never. Nuh-uh!
Alison: But what if your arm never gets better?
Aaron: Well, then I'm glad that you were stubborn enough to stick around me until I could deal with it. You will stick around, right?
Alison: Aaron?
Aaron: What?
Alison: Make the first move. [Cell phone rings] We're busy.
Will: Ali, it's me. I'm at Fairwinds. Can you come over? Something's happening, and I want you to hear about it from me.
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Sierra: You know, if you'd like to take a shower, I could probably find you something to wear.
Jordan: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to be here when you get the good news from Lucy.
Sierra: You're so sure it's gonna be good news?
Jordan: Absolutely. And it's not just wishful thinking. It's logic.
Sierra: How so?
Jordan: She's obviously very strong and determined; otherwise she wouldn't have survived the plane crash. And if she's inherited more than your good looks, she's bright enough to handle a tight situation. So is it any wonder that my money's on your daughter?
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Lucy: No more. Okay?
Rafael: Lucy, come on, we've gotta to keep fighting. Come on.
Lucy: Why? We're gonna to die --
Rafael: No, Lucy, no! We're not gonna die.
Lucy: Rafael -- thank you. For loving me and keeping me going, but I don't want to do this anymore. I don't wanna keep -- I just want to fall asleep in your arms. Can I do that?
Lucy: Rafael?
Rafael: I'm here. It's okay.
Lucy: No, did you hear that?
Rafael: What was it?
Lucy: I don't know -- it sounded like rocks moving. Like someone's digging us out. Hello! Is anybody out there? Hello! I heard something. I know -- I know I heard something! Just listen.
Dusty: Anyone down there?!
Rafael: Yes!
Lucy: Oh, my God.
Rafael: Yes! Yes, we're down here!
Lucy: Oh, my God! Did you hear him?
Rafael: Yes! We're gonna be okay.
Lucy: No, didn't you recognize the voice? Rafael, it's Dusty.
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Announcer: Coming up on ""As the World Turns"" --
Emily: I want to take a polygraph test. I am not the one torturing you.
Emily: I am not setting up Will. That is the truth.
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Margo: Christmas was great. Casey really loved having you there.
Tom: It was good for me, too. It almost felt normal. Hey --
Margo: Yeah?
Tom: There is something that I need to know about -- when we split up.
Margo: Sure. Yeah. Whatever you need to know, I'll tell you.
Tom: How exactly did we let this happen?
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Emily: You're throwing what happened with Chris Hughes in my face now?
Hal: Emily, you were this far from having an affair with your sister's fiancé. I never thought you could do it, but you almost did.
Emily: We were having problems. [Hal sighs] You know that. I was very lonely, and I acted out. I was playing with fire, but I stopped before things got out of control, and I told you how terrible I felt about all of it.
Hal: Right. And I took a lot of the blame, too. But where are we now? I have my ex-wife under house arrest living in this house. And that's not a good thing, that's bad. And I'm still working too much, and you're still lonely as hell, but now I just want to know, is this another way of acting out? Baby --
Emily: You lied to me.
Hal: Please --
Emily: You lied to me. You swore to me you'd forgiven me what happened with Chris, but you haven't. Have you? Have you forgiven me?
[Tapping on door]
Paul: Hal, its Paul!
Emily: That must be for me. I'll get it.
Hal: This is a bad time.
Rosanna: Too bad. I need to know why you did this to me.
Emily: I didn't.
Rosanna: Then, how do you explain --?
Emily: Someone is setting me up.
Paul: We have your picture buying the doll. Will caught you in our house. You have to stop denying it, Emily. Everybody knows the truth, even Hal. The question I have is, why? Do you hate Will that much? Did he pose was such a threat to you that you had to try to set him up to get him put away?
Emily: I want to take a polygraph test.
Hal: Why?
Emily: I am not the one tormenting you. I am not setting up Will. That is the truth. And if I can't get you to believe me, maybe a machine can.
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Alison: Why are you back here? Did you talk to your brother? They're not going to send you back to the hospital, are they?
Aaron: Ali, give him a chance, Alison.
Alison: Yes, but if he has hide or escape or something -- we can't waste any time.
Will: No, it's okay. I'm not going back to the hospital.
Alison: Oh, my God, that's great! What happened?
Will: I told you, Paul was on the case. He worked things out.
Alison: Oh, that's so cool! I'm so happy for you!
Aaron: So Paul found out who was sneaking in here and creeping Rosanna out?
Alison: Oh, Will already knows. He just won't tell me, because we -- is that why you called? Because you can tell me now? Are they locked up or something?
Will: No.
Alison: But they will be, right? Who was it?
Will: Alison -- it was your sister. It was Emily.
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Dusty: Thank God. Thank God you're still alive. You okay? Don't cry, you're gonna get icicles on your cheek. How are you doin'?
Rafael: Great, now. You got any food in here?
Dusty: Yeah. Food, blankets, warm clothes, all kinds of gear in there. What happened?
Lucy: I thought you were dead.
Dusty: No, I'm fine. And so is your dad.
Lucy: Really?
Dusty: Yeah. But I got news for you. Dominic still wants you dead, all right? So I want you to eat quickly, and I want you to put on some warm clothes --
Lucy: Dominic's not in jail?
Dusty: -- We gotta hike out of here. No, not yet.
Rafael: Wait, you think he'll come here?
Dusty: I don't know. Just change into warm clothes and eat something, all right? I'm gonna go up and light a flare for the forest service rescue team, okay?
Lucy: Don't go.
Dusty: I'm not going anywhere without you. Both of you.
Rafael: Protein bars have never looked so good. Did I tell you? Did I tell you we'd get out of here? We're going home.
Lucy: That's all because of you. I never -- I never would have made it without you, Rafael.
Rafael: We did it together.
Dusty: Well, we're going to have to hike out of here a couple of miles. Are you sure you're up for it?
Lucy: You should ask Rafael. He was the one who was bitten by a snake.
Dusty: You okay?
Rafael: Yeah, thanks to Lucy. She saved my life.
Dusty: All right, let's get moving. Your mother's worried about you.
Lucy: I'll call her as soon as we get back to the ranger station.
Dusty: I think we got time for one more call.
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Margo: I'm so sorry.
Tom: I don't need any more apologies. I've got enough to hold me.
Margo: Then what?
Tom: A reason.
Margo: Um -- I am a wife and a mom and a cop. And that's what I was, and I didn't think I would ever be anything more than that. And then this guy, Doc, comes into my life and he wants someone who didn't seem to be any of those things --
Tom: Go ahead. I need to hear this.
Margo: When Doc first came on to me, I just thought it was funny. I mean, he thought that I was sexy, and I just thought he was silly. But then it -- it just got to the point where I wanted to laugh with him and I wanted to flirt with him and I wanted to --
Tom: Hey, you know what? I know all that stuff.
Margo: Baby, you didn't do anything to deserve this.
Tom: Yeah, well -- Dad, district attorney, husband. I felt myself looking in the mirror and saying, ""Where did all those gray hairs come from? When did I become a version of my dad? When did I start looking at you as something that would always be there, instead of as something that I could not bear to lose?""
Margo: I'm still here.
Tom: Well, I can't go through it again. I mean, I can never go through that again.
Margo: Okay. Okay.
Tom: Okay. So, from now on, we talk.
Margo: From now on?
Tom: I tell you what's going on with me. You tell me what you're up to. And if I'm too busy, you trip me.
Margo: From now on, even if the talking hurts, we don't stop.
Tom: You know, we've held hands like this before, in front of family and friends --
Margo: And God.
Tom: Made promises -- we didn't keep.
Margo: Well, there's one promise I don't think I could ever break. I love you.
Tom: I love you, too. Talk to me.
Margo: Come home with me?
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Will: I understand if you don't believe me.
Alison: I don't care what kind of pictures or receipts or proof you think Paul has. Emily wouldn't do this. Why are you out to get her?
Will: I'm not. Alison, I just told you because I didn't want you to find out from the newspapers.
Alison: Newspaper? They will take Emily to jail. What about your dad? What about Daniel?
Will: What about me, Alison? Am I supposed to just pretend I didn't see what I saw? Who are they going to lock up, then? I've already been put away for something I didn't do. I'm not going through that again. Not for you and not for your sister.
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Rosanna: There are ways around lie detectors, aren't there?
Hal: A polygraph will not necessarily prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is telling the truth.
Rosanna: Then why bother?
Hal: Because it is very persuasive. And since Emily has already volunteered to take the test, I think we owe it to her that we take the results seriously.
Emily: Can we stop talking about this please?
Hal: Yes, we can.
Rosanna: No, I have more questions.
Hal: Well, they'll have to wait until after the test. Good-bye.
Rosanna: How could you do this?
Hal: Rosanna --
Rosanna: How could you do this to me? I need to know. Did you ever stop to wonder how I would feel? Can you imagine what it's like lose a child? How could you?
Emily: That's what I'm trying to tell you, Rosanna. I couldn't. Thank you for backing me up with the polygraph test.
Hal: Yeah. It was very brave of you to suggest it. And I pray it'll clear this whole thing up. I'm going to go call the station, I'm going to go set it up.
[Knock on door]
Paul: Can I talk to you a moment? For one second?
Emily: You know, I've had enough accusations for one night. I don't think I could take any more.
Paul: That's not what this is about. Emily -- listen. There was a time, not so long ago, when you and I meant a great deal to one another. And I -- I really hope that I'm wrong about you on this one.
Emily: Thank you. But I did not do this.
Paul: All right. But, you see, I have a hard time believing that, Emily, because that's you, all right? That's you holding the doll that will saw you with at Fairwinds. So even if you do find a way to get by this polygraph test, it's not gonna change the fact that that is you.
[Emily gasps]
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Aaron: Ali, there has to be another explanation.
Alison: You're just saying that to be nice, but you don't really believe that. You haven't even trusted Emily since you saw her kissing Chris.
Aaron: Emily is your sister, okay? Chris was your fiancé. That whole situation, Ali, was wacked out. So I don't exactly trust her. But it doesn't give you any reason to not believe in her until you have all the facts.
Alison: Look, I wouldn't say this in front of Will, but I don't know what I believe about Emily. All I know is that this is totally going to wreck Daniel and Hal and my mom --
Aaron: Ali, Ali, Ali? What have you been telling me ever since I got hurt?
Alison: To get over it?
Aaron: Right. And that there's nothing that the two of us can't get through together.
Alison: You listened to me.
Aaron: Yes, that's how I did. 'Cause you were right. Come on, let's go home. I'll take care of you for a change.
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Hal: The polygraph is set up for tomorrow.
Emily: Oh. You know, I'm thinking the polygraph test isn't such a great idea, after all.
Hal: Emily, this was your idea.
Emily: I know, but those tests can be misleading, right?
Hal: Em -- I love you, and I'm in your corner. But, if there's something you want to tell me --
Emily: No, there's nothing. I have nothing to hide, because I didn't do it. I know I didn't do it!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Some happy new year.
Paul: Oh, come on. It will be. Eventually, Emily will own up to what she's done.
Rosanna: And Will? I hurt him so much.
Paul: He's going to be fine. And he's a sweet kid. He's not like his older brother, he's not going to hold a grudge.
Rosanna: I hurt us, too.
Paul: You and me? No. No way. Indestructible.
Rosanna: Look, I promise, I'm going to make it up to Will, okay? And to you. Somehow. I promise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: Still no word?
Jordan: No, Sierra, don't worry about it. This is much more important. Come here.
Lucinda: Darling.
Sierra: Hello?
Lucy: Mom?
Sierra: Lucy? Oh, Lucy, are you all right?
Lucy: I'm fine. I'm calling you from Dusty's radio phone. He found us. We're okay.
Sierra: Oh, thank God. Where are you?
Lucy: I have no idea, but I'll be home soon.
Sierra: I love you, baby.
Lucy: I love you, too, Mom. I was so scared, but Dusty said you never gave up, so neither did he.
Sierra: Just hurry home.
Lucy: I'm on my way. Let's go home.
Dusty: I think I heard the forest service team. They must have followed the flare. You ready?
Lucy: Yeah, let's go.
Dominic: Not so fast. Thanks for leading the way, Dusty. Too bad you have to die for your trouble. Just like they do.
[NEXT_ON]
Carly: No matter what you do, Julia is not going to be happy. She's very resentful, and that's only going to get worse, and with this little boy right in the middle of it.
Jack: Yeah, maybe it'd been better if they'd just left town?
Holden: Some things, you just can't fix. So I'm moving out.
Lucy: Please don't hurt him.
Rafael: No!
Dusty: No!
Dominic: No, this is her fault. She should die first.","Alison tries to persuade Aaron to make love, but he's hesitant. Not to worry, Alison gets a call from Will and told the unpleasant news that Emily is the one behind Roseanna's haunting. Hal wants to believe his wife but her dalliance with Chris hinders him. Emily volunteers for a polygraph when Paul and Roseanna confront her but as she looks at the picture of her at the store, she flashes to Fairwinds and knows she was there. Margo and Tom make up and swear to make their marriage work after Lucinda calls Tom away from the New Years party at the Mayor's to let Jordan out on bail. Dusty finds Lucy and Rafi and just after Lucy talks on a radio phone with her mother, Dominic shows up and threatens them with a gun.",summ_screen
"Gwen: I can't even tell you how good it is to see you.
Will: Come on inside, Guys, it's freezing out there. Come on. Hey, Case, um, this is our daughter, Hallie Jennifer Munson.
Casey: That's great, Guys.
Gwen: You want to hold her?
Casey: No! No, that's okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: You're kidding, right?
Brad: Please. I would get funky real soon if I don't practice some personal hygiene.
Katie: Okay, you want me to wash your -- stuff?
Brad: I would do it for you.
Katie: I bet you would. You know, your hands aren't broken.
Brad: The doctor said that I shouldn't strain myself. You were there. You know, fine. Fine, Katie, have it your way. I'm just going to lie here in your bed, in my own filth.
Katie: Oh, give me a break!
Brad: I broke my leg looking for you. You know, but did I complain about it? No. Because that's what friends do, they suffer for each other.
Katie: All right. Let me get it ready. You've got to be kidding me!
Brad: Well, what? Relaxation helps with recovery. Besides, who says you can't enjoy this too?
Katie: Oh, I will. Don't worry.
Brad: Oh, oh. That's freezing.
Katie: Yeah, just like a cold shower, which is exactly what you need.
Brad: Ow! Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, that feels like sandpaper!
Katie: Fine, if you're going to be a baby.
Brad: Come on. Come on. Come on, Katie, just be gentle.
Katie: How's that?
Brad: It's good. Don't stop.
Katie: You can finish the rest yourself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Parker: You know, a shrink isn't going to help because I'm not the one with the problem. Sam is.
Jack: Sam's not the one who lied to us and skipped out on the school dance. You did. Sam didn't break into Metro and steal that dummy. You did that.
Parker: Yeah, but I didn't put the stupid puppet in my bed.
Carly: Sweetheart, we'd like you to talk to Dr. Seidman. Do you remember her? You liked her. You told me you thought that she was pretty cool. Right?
Parker: Whatever.
[Door bell rings]
Carly: Hello. Come in. Thank you for coming to the house.
Dr. Seidman: I thought Parker would be more comfortable at home.
Parker: The farm's my home, not this place.
Jack: Well, the farm's a little crazy right now, so we thought this would be better, Parker.
Dr. Seidman: Could Parker and I talk privately?
Carly: Yes -- yes, of course.
Dr. Seidman: Is it okay if I sit?
Parker: Don't waste time. Just certify me crazy, and my parents can ship me off to boot camp.
Dr. Seidman: Why would they do that?
Parker: 'Cause they don't want me here unless I keep my mouth shut and play by their rules.
Dr. Seidman: Why don't you tell me what's going on?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: There's no change in Rosanna's condition.
Jack: You got to hang in there, Carly.
Carly: I know. I will. I may have lost my sister, but I'll be damned if I lose my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Carly keeps hanging out with her ex, they might get together again. We can't let that happen.
Cowboy Jack: The ex ain't the problem. It's that smart-aleck son of theirs. If you want to be with Carly, you got to get rid of Parker.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: We are not going to lose Parker. We're getting him the help he needs.
Carly: I know. And he has parents who love him.
Jack: Hey. We are gonna get through this, I promise.
Dr. Seidman: Ms. Tenney? Mr. Snyder? Parker and I had a good talk. And I think we can work these problems out in family therapy.
Jack: You mean -- Carly and me too?
Dr. Seidman: Yes.
Carly: Well, we'll do anything. Won't we, Jack?
Jack: Sure.
Dr. Seidman: Good. Then, if Parker will excuse us, I would like to talk to the two of you.
Parker: Now you'll know what it feels like.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Okay. I can be your slave no longer. Up and at 'em.
Brad: But, you know, but the doctor said I was supposed to take it easy.
Katie: For 24 hours. Now it's time to get up and start moving. Come on. Let's go, let's go, let's go.
Brad: Ah!
Katie: You can do it.
Brad: Oh.
Katie: Try these on for size.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lisa: Oh, Barbara. Hey, Honey.
Barbara: Hi.
Lisa: What great timing. Have you heard the good news?
Barbara: No. No, what?
Lisa: Bob is doing so much better.
Barbara: Oh, I'm so glad to hear that. I've been meaning to stop by and see him, but life has been -- I'll call Kim.
Lisa: No, no, wait. Honey, why don't you just go now? I mean, you're here, you might as well just drop in. Show him the pictures of the new, precious, little baby granddaughter. What is it, Honey? What's wrong?
Barbara: I just don't really have a lot of time to talk right now.
Lisa: That isn't true. Wait a minute. You don't sound right. You still sound funny.
Barbara: I told you, I just need to get some dental work redone.
Lisa: Yes, I know that, but you can't be upset like this just because of a dentist appointment.
Barbara: That's all it is. Really, that's all it is, Lisa.
Lisa: We're best friends. Let's be honest with one another.
Barbara: I can't lie to you, Lisa. I have cancer.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: It's okay.
Gwen: Yeah, you're not going to hurt her.
Casey: I haven't had the best track record with babies.
Will: Well, I don't think anybody does at first.
Gwen: No, it's one of those things, you kinda just have to jump in there.
Casey: Yeah, I had to. I had a responsibility for you and -- your baby. And I was a no-show.
Gwen: You know, we were kids. I think, we all made a lot of mistakes then.
Casey: Will stepped up for you and your baby. Well, you know, the baby that we thought was yours.
Gwen: You know, I think that we've all learned from everything that's happened. I don't know, I know that I have Will and I found out we want to be together and have a family.
Casey: I'm happy for you guys.
Gwen: Thanks. Hey, this one's hungry, you want to come help?
Alison: Sure.
Will: So, uh, how does it feel being back? Being out?
Casey: Every day in jail I dreamed about this, and now that like I'm out, it's --
Will: It's weird, right? I know. When I got out of the hospital, I felt like I had ""Crazy person"" tattooed on my forehead.
Casey: It's like everyone's moving on and I'm just standing still. You know, when I was just outside, and I saw you guys through the window, it's just -- so much has changed.
Will: Yeah. Being locked up will do that to you. It really -- I mean, it sucks. It can mess with your head.
Casey: Tell me about it.
Will: All you got to remember is that you can get used to anything. You know, even normal life. It just takes time.
Gwen: Hey. It's so cool the way Alison connects with Hallie. And it gives me a chance to be with Will. It's like quick, quality time. Hey, Casey, have you talked to Maddie at all?
Casey: No. And I'm not going to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: You're going to have to learn to use them sooner or later.
Brad: Okay. Okay. Yeah, but you got to help me.
Katie: There's nothing to it.
Brad: Ahh, they're too short. They're just too short.
Katie: Well, they're adjustable. What height would you like them?
Brad: I don't know. Well, you're the perfect height, so who needs crutches?
Katie: You do!
Brad: Okay. Okay, fine. Okay, fine, but you got to spot me, make sure I don't fall on my face. All right? Ow, God!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Yeah, Parker, we're just going to talk to the doctor. It's no big deal.
Carly: Why don't you go up and study for your test before practice?
Parker: Okay. Have fun.
Carly: Should we sit?
Jack: Please. So, uh, Doc, tell us how we fix Parker's problems.
Carly: What did he say to you?
Dr. Seidman: On the surface, he seems very concerned about a friend of yours, Sam.
Jack: Yeah, we got that loud and clear.
Carly: Parker's always warning me about Sam. He's never liked him.
Dr. Seidman: And the past few years have been very difficult for Parker.
Carly: Yes. He lost his father, and then his sister, and then I -- was out of the country for a while. And Jack and I were divorced. And Parker was furious, mostly at me.
Jack: Yeah, but he bounced back from that. He was even willing to accept me getting married again. Then everything changed.
Dr. Seidman: What happened?
Jack: Well, Carly was diagnosed with a brain tumor. And we thought she was going to die.
Carly: I was misdiagnosed. It was a big mistake.
Jack: Not exactly.
Carly: It was. For a while.
Dr. Seidman: Even so, Parker had to be terrified?
Jack: Yeah, who wouldn't be? We all thought Carly was gonna die so, we put our lives on hold and ran to her side. Just like she planned.
Carly: How many ways could I apologize for that?
Jack: I am just telling her what Parker's mindset was.
Carly: All right. I know that all the problems start with me. But I want to be a better mother. So, what should I do to help him?
Dr. Seidman: Well, for now, show Parker that when it comes to his welfare, the two of you are united as his parents.
Carly: We are.
Dr. Seidman: How do you feel about that, Jack?
Jack: It's fine. I'm there. What else?
Dr. Seidman: Parker needs to feel secure. Obviously, he has a fear of abandonment. So, we need to do all that we can to make him feel secure. And I'm not talking about just putting a good face on the situation. He is a bright boy. And he seems very intuitive.
Carly: He is. There are times when he just --he seems to know things. And he's very connected to Jack.
Dr. Seidman: Well, if that's so, don't you think Parker can pick up on your anger, Jack, and act on it?
Jack: Act on my anger? Who am I supposed to be angry with?
Dr. Seidman: Carly.
Carly: He has every right to be angry with me.
Jack: No, it's old news, Carly. Seriously, I was mad, yeah, but I got over it.
Carly: No, you haven't. You didn't get over it. And Parker knows that.
Dr. Seidman: See, your anger at Carly may be feeding Parker's anger at his mother, Jack, and validating it, encouraging it.
Jack: This is great. Well, yeah, so you're saying this is all my fault?
Carly: This is not Jack's fault. This is my fault.
Dr. Seidman: This is not about finding fault, or taking blame. You just need to be aware of how your behavior affects your child.
Jack: Okay. I admit that I have been angry and haven't dealt with it well.
Carly: And I admit that when I try to make things better, more often than not, I make them worse.
Jack: Yes, we both should've been more aware of how Parker was affected by the way we were treating each other.
Carly: But what do we do now? Like how do we get him to stop acting out like this?
Dr. Seidman: You've already taken the first step, by acknowledging that you have issues that you need to work out. Now, if Parker is willing, I would like to meet with him once a week. We will work through his anger issues, and his fear of abandonment. You need to look at the anger between you and how it's affecting your kids. If you'd like to talk about these issues, give me a call.
Carly: Thank you.
Jack: Thank you, Doctor. That was very helpful.
Dr. Seidman: Well, therapy is a process. Don't expect overnight changes in Parker. But let me know if either of you needs to talk, alone, or together.
Carly: Thank you. Thanks again.
Parker: So, did the therapist do her thing? Are we all better now?
Jack: You don't want you to be late for practice, why don't you grab your gear, and I'll wait for you in the car.
Carly: I'm going to go over to the hospital and check on Rosanna. I'm really glad that you're willing to work through this. I feel good about that.
Jack: As long as we keep things straight. We're doing this for Parker, right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: All right, stop it. Stop it! Stop playing games!
Brad: I'm not. I'm not. I need your help.
Katie: Do you see that door? I want you walking through it on your own and soon! Get with the program, buster! I am going out. By the time I get back, you better be on those crutches!
Vienna: Ta-ta. I brought you two love birds some sinfully fattening strudel from a diner. You can just warm it up, and then spread some whipped cream all over. Hmm?
Brad: What a great idea, Vienna. I could spread the whipped cream like all over.
Katie: Touch me with that whipped cream, and your brains will need crutches!
Vienna: Why so angry?
Brad: She's sick of taking care of me. Any bright ideas?
Vienna: Yes. Tell her the truth. Tell her you love her! Can you do that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: I didn't know to ask my dentist for oral cancer screening. And I've been under so much stress for so long. I had a cold sore at the base of my tongue and the thing wouldn't go away.
Lisa: You're going to be all right though, aren't you?
Barbara: I'm trying to think positively.
Lisa: Barbara, I'm sorry, you know, I just -- it's a shock to me.
Barbara: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I just -- it feels good to finally talk to someone about it, that's all.
Lisa: You haven't told anybody? Not even your children? Oh, Honey, you've got to tell your children. You must tell them right away. You must. Barbara, this is the time you really need your family around you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: You should just at least tell her that you're home.
Casey: What's the point?
Will: So, what's next for you? Gwen and I are at school right now. We're at O.U.
Casey: I can't see myself in a classroom right now. I better get a job.
Will: Yeah, well, we'll help you find something.
Casey: It really won't be easy. Know anyone hiring ex-cons?
Alison: Hallie just dozed off.
Gwen: Yeah, thank you.
Alison: No problem. She's such a cutie.
Will: Hey, who's hungry? 'Cause we could have like a homecoming party. I can get a pizza or something.
Casey: No thanks, I better take off. You know, start job hunting.
Alison: Oh, where you gonna look?
Casey: Well, I guess Crash if off the list, 'cause I robbed that place. You know, maybe bus tables at Al's.
Alison: Oh, I used to waitress there. I could put in a good word for you.
Gwen: Henry and his girlfriend Vienna own Al's now.
Casey: Oh. Well, I guess I can cross that off the list. I got to go. Bye.
Will: It was good seeing you, man.
Gwen: Yeah, you should come back. Don't stay away 'cause you think I'm going to get on your case.
Casey: Yeah. See ya. Uh, congrats on the new baby. Take care, Ali.
Alison: Bye. Guys, I don't really know him that well, but it seemed like he couldn't wait to get out of here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Keys rattling]
Sam: Hey.
Carly: Hey.
Sam: Carly? You all right?
Carly: I went to the hospital to see my sister, and she's gone. I didn't even get a chance to say good-bye. They said she's on a plane back to the clinic in Switzerland.
Sam: Who gave word for that?
Carly: She left instructions with her doctor.
Sam: From the look on your face, I thought that maybe the worst had happened.
Carly: They say that it could be irreversible. I may never see her again.
Sam: I'm sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: I am in no condition to carry Katie up some stairs like some movie hero.
Vienna: You're right. It won't work with her, you got to go straight for her emotions. You told her you love her. And that's why she's taking care of you now.
Brad: I didn't tell her I loved her.
Vienna: When you and Katie were lost, you said it in your sleep.
Brad: No, I didn't.
Vienna: Yes, you did. She told me.
Brad: You're kidding. If Katie knows I love her, and she's still pushing me away, that's a really bad sign.
Vienna: Well, so, make it into being a good sign. Make her understand that she is woman of your dreams.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Straight home after practice and hit the books, right?
Parker: Sure.
Jack: Good.
Parker: If I ask you something, will you tell me the truth?
Jack: Of course I will.
Parker: Don't you think therapy is just a waste of time?
Jack: I think it can help some people. And sometimes it's just about facing the truth about yourself. And that's important, don't you think?
Parker: Yeah. See ya later.
Jack: All right. Hi, could I get a cup of coffee, please? Thanks. Katie. Hey. You trying to duck out on me?
Katie: No. I was just -- no.
Jack: Well, good. I could really use a friend right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: I hope you know what you're doing. Experience tells me that Katie is going to freak out when I tell her I love her. Especially since, you know, I'll be awake.
Vienna: When she sees all this, and if you're sincere, and not a wisecracker, then she will be yours.
Brad: But if Katie freaked out when I told her I loved her in my sleep, how do you think she's going to respond when I'm alive and in person?
Vienna: Tell her what she needs to hear. That you are in it for the long haul. You want to make babies and create a future.
Brad: Wow. I mean, then that sounds like a serious commitment.
Vienna: Okay, okay. Don't waste my time, Brad, or Katie's. She's scared of being hurt again. And I'm not going to let that happen to her. Serious commitment or not? You choose.
Brad: I do.
Vienna: Good. Good. But tell it to her and not me. The time is now. Call her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I'm sorry. I hate when people do this.
Sam: Hey, you're allowed to lose it -- every once and a while.
Carly: I just feel so guilty. She needed me, and I wasn't there for her.
Sam: You couldn't have known this was going to happen.
Carly: I was too involved with myself to help anybody else.
Sam: You are helping Parker, your son. Okay, that doesn't sound selfish to me. Sounds like you're being a good mom.
Carly: Well, I think that you're letting me off too easy. But it is nice to hear that I'm okay for a change. It's freezing in here!
Sam: Yeah, I'm still waiting for that part to fix the boiler.
Carly: Well, Kit is going to be really upset if we don't get these doors open, isn't she?
Sam: By the time my ex gets out of her legal troubles, Metro is going to be the hottest place in town.
Carly: I can't wait.
Sam: Well, why don't you go home, you know, before you catch pneumonia.
Carly: Okay. And what about you? Where are you gonna go? You can't stay here. Ah, what the hell? Why don't you come back to my place?
Sam: You sure?
Carly: Yeah. I'm not expecting Jack or the kids. It won't be a problem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Casey remembering]
Gwen: Henry and his girlfriend Vienna own Al's now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lisa: Casey! You're home!
Casey: Hi, Grandma.
Lisa: Why didn't you tell me?
Casey: Oh, it's a surprise.
Lisa: I guess it's a wonderful surprise. How are you?
Casey: I'm okay.
Lisa: Yeah?
Casey: Mm-hmm.
Lisa: Yeah, okay. Well, that's good. Oh, Sweetheart, I'm just so happy to see you. I have thought about you every single minute of every day. Believe me, if I could have changed those charges against you, I would have. You wouldn't have had to gone through it. I feel so horrible.
Casey: Oh, relax, Grandma. You know, I went through it. I'm all good. You know, I'm home now.
Lisa: Good. Good, I'm glad you're home. So, what are your plans?
Casey: Right now, I'm trying to get a job, but it's not gonna be too easy.
Lisa: You're hired.
Casey: Huh?
Lisa: You are hired. Yes, end of your job search.
Casey: Oh, my -- Gram. Oh, my –
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: Do you think I pushed Casey too much?
Will: No, I think you were right. He probably should call Maddie. He just -- he might need some time to realize it.
Gwen: He did seem kind of shut down.
Alison: Yeah, I practically had to drag him in here. I think he was gonna leave without saying hello.
Will: I know how he feels. And I probably wouldn't have made it if it wasn't for him. You know? I needed his help. And I hope I can be there for him, the same way he was for me.
Gwen: Yeah, I think he just needs friends right now, more than anything else.
Will: The welcome home party might be cancelled, but I'm starving, so I'm going to order some pizza. They read my mind.
Barbara: Hi. Do you mind if I come in? I have something I need to tell you.
Alison: Umm, guys, I think I'm gonna take a rain check on the pizza, but anytime you need help with Hallie, just let me know, okay?
Gwen: All right. I will.
Alison: Okay. Bye. See ya.
Gwen: Bye.
Alison: Uh, bye, Will.
Will: Yeah. So long, Al.
Alison: See you later, okay?
Barbara: So, what have you two been up to today?
Will: Casey just got back. And he stopped by and said hi.
Barbara: Casey saw the baby?
Will: Yeah. He did. I know you still have problems with him.
Barbara: He stole from you, Will.
Will: Well, we've forgiven him for that, Mom.
Barbara: Have you? That's good. That's good. You know, sometimes in life you can start to see things differently. I know that one of the greatest blessings that I had was when Jennifer forgave me -- and we were close before she died. I just wish that it had been sooner -- because time is very precious, and you can't waste it on anger.
[Hallie crying]
Will: Mom? Are you all right?
Barbara: No, actually, I'm not, Will.
Gwen: Is it okay?
Will: Mom, this is Hallie Jennifer.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lisa: Now first, I want you to meet the manager. Then you have a lot of paperwork you have to fill out. And then you can start making some money. Have you any questions?
Casey: Just, how can I say thank you? You know, after what I did to Crash, and robbing the safe and trashing the place? You still trust me to work for you?
Lisa: Course I do. I love you. I'd do anything in the world for you. And you've really had a very hard lesson to learn. Now, I personally believe in giving people a second chance -- especially grandsons.
Casey: Stop. Thank you. Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: I'm asking Parker to face his problems. I have to be willing to do the same.
Katie: Therapy? You?
Jack: I can't blame all Parker's trouble on Carly.
Katie: Therapy's not easy. Talking about yourself, that's not really your thing.
Jack: I know. I know. But I've got to be willing to face up to what I've done. I put my son in the middle of my problems with his mother and he got hurt. And I hurt you too. Bottom line is, I thought I was a better man than that.
Katie: Oh, don't be so hard on yourself, Jack. You are a good man.
Jack: That means more to me than you know.
[Cell phone rings]
Katie: He's gonna keep calling until I answer. Yes, Brad. What is it?
Brad: Katie, I fell down. It's real bad. I need you.
Katie: All right. I will be right there. He fell. So I should probably go.
Jack: Hey, the least I can do is help you get my brother off the floor.
Katie: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: She bought it. She's on her way.
Vienna: Then we better make this look good. Come on.
Brad: All right. Oh. Ow. Easy, easy. Right, right. Okay. All right. Okay, this better work.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Ah, heat! I think I'll turn it up. I want it hot! Well, in that case, I'm glad I brought a few of these. Something to drown our sorrows with.
Carly: That letter from Kit really hit you hard, didn't it?
Sam: Can I be honest with you? The only thing that's getting me through this is you. So what does everyone want for dinner?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: Oh. Oh, Katie, thank God. You're here.
Jack: Hey, let me get you up.
Brad: And Jack --
Jack: I'll get the chair. Hold on a second.
Brad: Oh, I didn't expect -- oh! Ow!
Jack: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It slipped. It got caught on the rug.
Brad: -- Expect you to be here.
Jack: No, I was with Katie when you called, Brad. You all right?
Katie: Come one, let's get him up on the bed. What happened?
Brad: Ow. Ah. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I just was moving around, you know. And everything started spinning, and then I just went down.
Jack: Well, it looks like you guys are getting ready for a party here. So --
Brad: Private party, Jack.
Jack: Yeah. I'm gonna be going.
Katie: Well, thank you, Jack, for everything. And, hey, good luck with -- you know, everything.
Jack: You too.
Katie: Jack, Brad's just being Brad.
Jack: Yeah, no, Katie. It's what he does best. It was good to see you.
Katie: It was good to see you, too. Seriously, as much as I want you to be independent, don't push it, okay? You really could've hurt yourself.
Brad: You really do care about me, don't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lisa: Look at you. You look so handsome. That uniform looks like it was made just for you.
Casey: Thanks, Grandma, you really made my day.
Lisa: Well, I know a good employee when I see one.
Casey: Oh --
Lisa: Believe me, I do. Now when you're ready to go back to college, I will -- I'll work around your schedule.
Casey: I don't think I'm going back to school. I just need to make money now.
Lisa: You're not going to make much of a salary. The waiters make all their monies in tips.
Lisa: Yeah, the gratuities. So you just take the tips and pool them.
Casey: Yeah, you divide the money at the end of the shift?
Lisa: That's it. That's it exactly. And then whatever cash tips you get you put in that crystal bowl -- I think it's over -- yeah, right over there on the --
Casey: Oh, okay.
Lisa: Okay. Okay, well, I'll let you get back to work.
Casey: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: Look at her. Her hand here's just so perfect.
Gwen: Do you want to hold her?
Barbara: Oh. Oh. [Baby coos] Oh, you sweet thing, you. You are so beautiful. Thank you so much for giving me this happiness.
Will: You're welcome, Mom.
Barbara: I'm just so happy that I can be here to see my beautiful little granddaughter.
Will: What do you mean?
Barbara: I just -- I mean that Jennifer and now Dusty never got to see their son. I'm just so grateful. Yes.
Gwen: What did you want to tell us, Barbara?
Barbara: Oh, it can wait. I don't want to spoil this perfect moment. Just seeing your face makes me think that everything's going to be just fine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cork pops]
Katie: Oh.
Brad: Let's have a toast.
Katie: What are we celebrating? The room was spinning. You fell. You're not better.
Brad: Well, I'll be a lot better when I tell you how I feel --
Katie: Whoa -- you're talking about your leg, right?
Brad: No. No, I'm not talking about my leg.
Katie: Brad, don't.
Brad: Okay. It's about my heart.
Katie: No, no, no. You know, I -- I -- I just realized I -- I forgot my thingamijigger at Java, and I've I really got to get it.
Brad: Katie. Katie!
Katie: I'll be right back!
Brad: Katie. Katie! Katie, wait! Just come on. Wait!
Vienna: Katie! Has Brad shared his feelings with you?
Katie: No! I don't want to hear it. I gotta go.
Brad: See, I told you. I told you! She freaked out before I could tell her.
Vienna: She -- she's in denial. She loves you and it terrifies her. Only a woman in love will behave like that.
Brad: Are you sure?
Vienna: Believe me, she can't hold out forever. Soon Katie will be all yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I know exactly how you feel, Sam. We both lost someone we love.
Sam: But you've had a lot more to handle than I have. Jack, your sister, Parker and all his troubles. And yet, you've never let it get you down.
Carly: I don't know about that, but I have kids. When you have kids, you don't have the luxury of wallowing. They mean everything to me.
Sam: You're an amazing mother. Your kids have no idea how good they have it.
Carly: Well, thank you, Sam. I needed to hear that today.
Sam: Hey, isn't that what friends are for?
Carly: Yeah. I'm glad that you're my friend, Sam.
[NEXT_ON]
Emily: What's this about?
Jack: Dusty Donovan's murder.
Emily: You ratted me out to the cops?
J.J.: Where did you go after Al's anyway?
Parker: I was getting rid of a dummy and his stupid puppet, too.
Kit: Has someone been a bad boy while I've been gone?
Carly: I'm afraid something did happen.",Casey has a rough time adjusting to being home and feels awkward around Will and Gwen. Will advises him to be patient because it takes time to get used to being free. Lisa gives Casey a second chance by giving him a job as a waiter at the Lakeview. Brad and Vienna plan a romantic evening for Katie so Brad can tell her how he feels about her. Katie gets nervous and runs out of the room before Brad can tell her he loves her. Vienna tells Brad that Katie is scared of her feels for him but it won't be long before she won't be able to deny how she feels about him. Jack and Carly agree to help Parker work out his problems in family therapy. Sam talks to Cowboy Jack who advises him that in order to get close to Carly he must get rid of Parker. Sam comforts Carly who is sad that she didn't get to say good-bye to Rosanna before she was taken to the clinic in Switzerland. Sam is happy when Carly invites him to stay at her house for one night because the boiler is still broken at Metro and later Sam and Carly almost kiss.,summ_screen
"Casey: Okay. Hi. I'm -- I'm Casey Hughes, and today's my last day as a single man because tomorrow's my wedding day. Of course, I got people lined up to work the camera, 'cause, you know, I'm the groom and stuff, but I just wanted to be the first person to say something on-camera, you know, for prosperity. Okay. So, in less than 24 hours, I am going to marry Alison Stewart. I'm a little nervous, obviously, because she's awesome and amazing and beautiful, and I really don't know why she is marrying me, but she would be here right now, but she's doing her bride stuff because she's the bride. Anyway, I don't really know what she's doing, but I'm guessing it has to be important.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: Didn't you hear what I said? You are the only person who can stop me from hurting the people that you care about.
Alison: I don't understand. Why do you want to hurt them?
Mick: No. I told you, I don't want to, but I can't control it.
Alison: Because James Stenbeck is somehow making you do these things?
Mick: Yes, that's right.
Alison: Mick, James Stenbeck is dead.
Mick: No, I know. I know he's dead, but it doesn't matter. He's in here. He's in my head, and I try to fight him off, but I can't. It's too hard.
Alison: Wait. Is that what you're doing when you get your nosebleeds?
Mick: Yes, and the headaches. Exactly. That's what happens when I try and resist him, when I try and think for myself, and it's like his thoughts are in my head and I have to do what he wants.
Alison: No. You're still Mick Dante. You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do.
Mick: No. It doesn't matter who I am most of the time. When he takes over, Mick Dante is gone. I am James Stenbeck.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Susan: Hi.
Emily: Hi.
Susan: Where's Paul?
Emily: He was just texting me. He's out shopping for Alison's wedding gift.
Susan: Oh. I can't believe she's getting married tomorrow.
Emily: I know. Alison and Casey? Who could have ever imagined.
Susan: That's not what I meant.
Emily: What's wrong?
Susan: She was supposed to meet me after her shift for some last-minute shopping, but she left work early, and now she's not answering her phone.
Emily: Well, where is she?
Susan: I don't know. And there's more, and maybe you should brace yourself for this.
Emily: What? What? What do you mean?
Susan: Mick Dante escaped from the hospital.
Emily: Are you kidding me?
Susan: Nope. That's why I'm so worried.
Emily: Oh, my God. For me, for Paul.
Susan: And for your sister. You don't know?
Emily: Don't know what? Mother, what are you talking about?
Susan: You can't say anything.
Emily: I'm not gonna promise not to say anything until you tell me what you're talking about. What's going on?
Susan: She slept with him.
Emily: What?! Who told you that?
Susan: She did.
Emily: What? Wait. Why -- why -- why would she do that?
Susan: I don't know, and she's not sure herself.
Emily: Oh, my God. I don't believe this.
Susan: I know. It's bad.
Emily: Oh. You have no idea how bad it is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Where is he? Where's that little science experiment?
Barbara: I don't know where your father is.
Paul: He's not my father!
Barbara: You know, the sooner or later, you're going to have to accept it, Paul!
Paul: Here's all I have to accept.
Barbara: What are you doing with that?
Paul: What do you think I'm doing with this?
Barbara: I'm not gonna let you shoot your father!
Paul: He's not my father! James is dead! This kid is just somebody that James managed to brainwash!
Barbara: And if you believe that, why do you want to shoot him?
Paul: It's the only way to stop him!
Barbara: You're not making any sense.
Paul: I'm not asking you again. You tell me where he is.
Barbara: I don't know.
Paul: Don't you lie to me.
Barbara: Why? You gonna shoot me, too?
Paul: You brought him in to my life. Now, one way or another, I'm gonna get rid of him, this time for good.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: You are not James Stenbeck. Please tell me that you know that you're not him.
Mick: It doesn't matter.
Alison: Yes, it does! You have to hold on to that. It's the only way to help you through this.
Mick: I've tried.
Alison: Well, he is dead! He can't control you. Yes, he was an evil monster who hurt a lot of people, including you, but --
Mick: No, he didn't hurt me. He loved me, and I loved him.
Alison: What are you talking about?
Mick: He took me in, treated me like I was his son, let me look up to him like he was my father, and in return, he wanted me to come back here and destroy Paul and everyone he cares about.
Alison: But why would he want you to do that?
Mick: Because Paul betrayed him.
Alison: No. No. James ruined Paul's life over and over again, and now he's trying to destroy yours, too.
Mick: No. I owe him everything.
Alison: You can't let him force you to do this!
Mick: You don't understand! He doesn't have to force me!
Alison: You make it sound like you --
Mick: No! I make it sound like I want to do this? I don't, but I knew that this was coming. I did. I knew it was just a matter of time.
Alison: Fine. Fine. You said that I could stop this, then that is what I'm gonna do.
Mick: You see, I knew that I needed you from the moment I saw you. We were meant to meet each other. This is destiny.
Alison: The only reason that I helped you then, Mick, was because I thought you seemed desperate. That's all.
Mick: Then why did you sleep with me?
Alison: Helping you was a big mistake. It's made my life miserable, not to mention my sister's.
Mick: Then why are you here? Why did you come with me when I left the hospital?
Alison: Well, I don't know.
Mick: Because I asked you to, and you couldn't say no. You know that I needed you, that I need you to fight this.
Alison: Well, I don't even know if I believe you!
Mick: I'm telling you the truth.
Alison: That James Stenbeck has programmed you to destroy his family and that -- and that you can't stop it and you're not even sure if you want to?
Mick: Yes.
Alison: I-I don't -- why does he want to do -- how did you even get involved with him?
Mick: I told you, he took me in.
Alison: Just like that?
Mick: Yeah. I had nothing. I was nothing. I ran away from home, and no one even tried to find me. I was living on the streets. I was living in the woods when the weather got bad. Stole what I could, foraged the rest, and one day it was pouring, I was soaked and I was freezing, and I had nowhere to go, and I noticed this cabin in the woods, and I thought it was deserted. So, I broke in, and then I realized that I wasn't alone.
Alison: James was there.
Mick: I thought he was gonna kill me, but he didn't, and later he said he saw something in me right away.
Alison: What was he doing there?
Mick: He was hiding out, just like I was. So, we hid out together, and he treated me better than anyone ever had, and he made me feel like I mattered. And after a while, he started to call me ""Son,"" told me I gave him more respect than his real son ever had.
Alison: He never gave Paul a reason to do anything but hate him.
Mick: I didn't hate him. I loved him, and he trusted me. If he needed anything done, he would tell me, and I would get it done, and I didn't care what it was. I only cared that he needed it done.
Alison: Even if you knew what you were doing was wrong?
Mick: Back then, I didn't think about it. I only wanted to prove myself to him, but as time went on, the things that he was asking me to do, I -- I just started wondering, ""How much do I really owe him?""
Alison: That must have been hard for you.
Mick: I never meant to hurt anyone. I just couldn't disappoint him.
Alison: He manipulated you.
Mick: No, I think he knew that my heart wasn't in it the way it used to be. I think he was scared that he was gonna lose me soon.
Alison: Did he?
Mick: No.
Alison: Why not?
Mick: Because he took away my ability to think for myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: And here is the great grand dude! Okay, listen. Do you have anything you want to say to the camera?
Bob: Absolutely. What do you want me to say?
Casey: You can start off by saying how I'm your favorite, number-one grandson.
Bob: Okay.
Casey: Good one, good one.
Bob: Well, you know I love you, kid.
Casey: Okay, yes. So, what do you think about me and Alison getting married?
Bob: Well, I'm thrilled. I think you make a perfect couple.
Casey: Really?
Bob: Yes. I think you'll have a long and happy life together.
Casey: Thanks. Can I ask you something?
Bob: Sure, you can.
Casey: When you and Kim were getting married, were you nervous at all?
Bob: Are you kidding? I was shaking like a leaf. You know, the first time that I performed surgery, I thought, ""I'll never be anxious about anything again,"" and then came the wedding day, and it made surgery look like making a sandwich.
Casey: But why were you so nervous? I mean, you were sure you loved Kim, right?
Bob: I've never been more sure of anything in my life, but it's a big deal.
Casey: Yeah, it's a huge commitment. I mean, saying you're gonna spend the rest of your life with this one person and planning to have kids with them, start a family?
Bob: Hey, hey, hey, hey. I'm talking about the wedding day.
Casey: Oh, okay.
Bob: I mean, I never had any doubts about all that other stuff that you just mentioned, but -- do you have doubts?
Casey: Me? Doubts about Alison? Are you kidding me?
Bob: I take that as a yes.
Casey: Absolutely.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: Listen, you got to let me out of here, all right? Take that mask off! I don't have tuberculosis! You're gonna regret locking me up in here! Dr. Hughes happens to be a very good friend of mine!
[Telephone rings]
Orderly: Room 715. It's for you. Detective Hughes.
Henry: Oh, Margo! Thank God! You have got to help me out. I am being held against my will! What? No, not by Mick Dante. Why would -- he said what? Does he know James is dead? Does Barbara know about this? You really think he's dangerous? No, of course I won't go near him, Margo. I'm trying to tell you that I am a prisoner here in -- Margo? Margo? [Coughing] Help! Tuberculosis! It's getting worse! You got to help me!
Orderly: I'll call a doctor!
Henry: You don't understand! You don't understand! I'm feeling very weak!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: I'm not gonna let you do something that you're going to regret.
Paul: No chance of that. Tell me, where is dear old dad?
Barbara: I don't know how many times I have to tell you, I don't know!
Paul: You tell me where he is or, so help me, I will shoot you.
Barbara: You'd shoot me?
Paul: Do you remember what he did to my wife? You take his side on this, Mom, and you and I, we're through. What's it gonna be, him or me?
Barbara: All Angels Church, in the bell tower. He likes it up there.
Paul: You better not be lying.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Susan: James Stenbeck?
Emily: That's right.
Susan: James is dead. Not only that, he would be twice Mick Dante's age.
Emily: Yeah, I know, but Mick claims that the injections he gave to me and Barbara, he gave to himself. It saved his life and reversed the aging process.
Susan: And Barbara believes this?
Emily: Evidently, yeah.
Susan: Do you?
Emily: No. No. I think the guy's insane.
Susan: But?
Emily: I saw it with my own eyes. Okay, I saw Paul pluck the hairs out of Mick's head, and he ran a DNA test, Mom. It's almost an exact match to James.
Susan: Maybe there was a mix-up in the lab or --
Emily: Maybe. I don't know. You know what? It doesn't matter. Whoever this guy is, he's dangerous.
Susan: I can't believe he convinced so many people to buy in to this.
Emily: No. You don't -- you don't know. He had this way of getting in to your head and making you believe what he's telling you, and if he has Alison, Mom -- we got to get her.
Susan: We got to find her.
Emily: We got to find her, fast.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I knew that James Stenbeck could be persuasive, but --
Mick: No. It was more than that. He would tell me that he wanted to talk to me, and then later, I could barely remember anything that he said.
Alison: You make it sound like he was brainwashing you.
Mick: Yeah. He had this device, this thing, and he would shine the light in my eyes, and then the next thing I knew, my head was full of thoughts, these ideas that I knew weren't mine, but I couldn't resist them. I couldn't --
Alison: God. That sounds terrible.
Mick: To tell you the truth, I liked it at first. I liked being James. I could do things that I couldn't do as myself. I had more guts.
Alison: But you fought it.
Mick: Not until I met you. You made me want to fight it. You made me want to be myself again.
Alison: Look, Mick, what you need is professional counseling, someone who knows how to reverse the psychological programming. You're gonna have to turn yourself in.
Mick: Do they have those people in prison?
Alison: You don't have to go to prison, okay? Casey's mom is the chief of detective. She will listen to me. I will make her understand, okay? But we need to go now, while James isn't controlling you.
Mick: We're not going anywhere.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: I have no doubts about Alison. I know I want to spend the rest of my life with her.
Bob: Well, then, what's the problem?
Casey: Me. I want our marriage to be as good as yours or my parents'. You know they're strong, they're dependable, they're responsible, and she deserves that.
Bob: Mm-hmm.
Casey: And I'm not sure I have what it takes.
Bob: Nonsense. I mean, the fact that you're worried about it is -- is a good sign.
Casey: It is?
Bob: Well, you love Alison. You -- you want to be with her. You want to take care of her, share things for the rest of your life.
Casey: Yeah, yeah. All the way.
Bob: Well, you got what it takes. I mean, well, you got to work at it. I mean, you can't take things for granted, but if you get the right girl like I did, it's the best decision you'll ever make in your life.
[Knock on door]
Casey: I'll get that.
Emily: Hey.
Susan: Hi.
Emily: We're -- we're looking for Ali.
Casey: She isn't here.
Emily: Have -- have you heard from her?
Casey: I thought she was with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: I'm not turning myself in. I'm not going to prison.
Alison: Okay. Will you please let go of my arm?
Mick: You're gonna tell them where I am.
Alison: No, I wouldn't do that, but you do need help, and I just want to make sure that you get it.
Mick: They're not gonna believe me.
Alison: Margo will listen, okay? I will make sure that she knows that this isn't your fault.
Mick: That doesn't matter! I hurt your sister, I lied to Barbara, I cheated Paul out of thousands of dollars! They don't care if I go to jail! They're gonna lock me up, and then I'm gonna lose you.
Alison: Mick, you don't have me to lose.
Mick: How can you say that?
Alison: Because it's the truth.
Mick: We made love.
Alison: And then I went home to Casey, which is where I want to be. It's where I belong.
Mick: You're lying to yourself.
Alison: I'm not.
Mick: You've had many chances to walk out of here. Nothing I said has scared you off. What does that tell you?
Alison: It tells me that you're here to hurt my sister and her husband and that I won't let you do that. I can't.
Paul: Mick Dante! I know you're here! I'm coming for you!
Alison: It's Paul.
Mick: Shh, shh. Keep quiet.
Alison: He knows that you're up here.
Mick: Maybe not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: God, you came to your senses, Paul! Henry?
Henry: Can I come in, please? I'm freezing.
Barbara: You're in a hospital gown.
Henry: I know that.
Barbara: W-why?
Henry: Look, I can tell you. It's a very long story. Please let me in, please?
Barbara: Yes. Come on in. What were you doing in the hospital?
Henry: I wasn't just in the hospital. I was in quarantine.
Barbara: Why?
Henry: Tuberculosis.
Barbara: You've got to get out of here!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: What are you doing here?
Alison: Same thing you are.
Paul: Where is he?
Alison: Why? What -- what's that for?
Paul: You don't need to worry about that.
Alison: Paul, this is a church. It's not right to have a gun in here.
Paul: Yeah. I'm not so worried about what's right. Is he up there?
Alison: I don't know.
Paul: You just came from there! Do you not know what he did to your sister?
Alison: Yeah, I know.
Paul: So, answer me. Is Mick Dante up in that bell tower or not?
Alison: Paul, I just want to know what the gun is for.
Paul: You don't really want to know what the gun is for.
Alison: Okay, Mick's not here. Not anymore. He -- he's gone.
Paul: But he was here.
Alison: Yes. I-I followed him after he escaped from the hospital.
Paul: Did you help him?
Alison: No! I-I had no idea what he was planning to do.
Paul: What happened after you got here?
Alison: I tried to talk to him to convince him to go back and turn himself in.
Paul: How'd that go?
Alison: He's afraid that he'll be put in jail.
Paul: He should be. Where did he go?
Alison: All he said was that he's leaving town.
Paul: He's not leaving town.
Alison: Paul, he was scared. I don't know. Something about being put in a cell really spooked him out.
Paul: Oh, my heart just bleeds for him.
Alison: He's not here, okay? Will you just leave it at that, please?
Paul: You okay?
Alison: Yeah, I guess. I'm just -- I'm a little spooked myself.
Paul: He's not gonna hurt anyone, not ever again.
Alison: I know that. He's gone.
Paul: You should call your mom, call your sister. You've got a wedding to worry about. Don't forget that.
Alison: I know that. Yep. Right here.
Paul: You -- you want me to take you home?
Alison: Oh, no, no. My car's here, and I have to go to Casey's anyway. Thanks.
Paul: Okay. You sure?
Alison: Mm-hmm. I'm fine.
Paul: Call your sister.
Alison: Okay.
Mick: You lied for me.
Alison: He had a gun.
Mick: But you lied. We both know why.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: Ali. Hey, it's me. Just give me a call when you get this. Bye.
Emily: You know, she's probably shopping or something.
Casey: Then why isn't she answering the phone?
Emily: The -- the malls are noisy.
Casey: You're right. I'll text her.
Emily: No. Don't -- don't do that.
Casey: Why not?
Emily: Because there's nothing to worry about, I'm sure. Right, Mom? Nothing to worry about.
Susan: Oh, right. Things are always crazy the day before a wedding.
Bob: I have an idea.
Casey: What?
Bob: Why don't you tape these lovely young ladies while we wait for Alison?
Emily: What do you mean?
Casey: Oh, I want to get everyone saying something for the wedding video.
Susan: Oh. Maybe we should wait and do that at a different time?
Emily: Yeah, yeah. I think we need to go find Alison.
Bob: This won't take long, and we'll hear from Alison, and you'll know where to meet her.
Emily: Okay.
Casey: Emily, you first.
Emily: Oh, great. Why don't you do this with me? We'll do it together.
Casey: Okay, hit it.
Emily: Hi, Ali. We love you so much, and we want you to be safe and happy for the rest of your life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: You're sure you're not sick?
Henry: Yes, of course I'm sure! It was that lunatic quack that's been treating Noah. Forget about him. Forget about the doctor. Listen, Margo told me about Mick Dante.
Barbara: What did she tell you?
Henry: She told me that he's going around saying he's the ghost of James Stenbeck or something crazy like that.
Barbara: She told you that?
Henry: Yeah, she told me like that. So, I thought I would warn you.
Barbara: I already know.
Henry: Yeah, of course. Of course you would already know. I just think we should be careful until they catch this guy, because he's obviously not playing with a full deck.
Barbara: Mick is James.
Henry: What?
Barbara: I know this is very hard to understand, but he's your father.
Henry: What are you talking about?
Barbara: Mick Dante is James Stenbeck.
Henry: Barb-- okay. First of all, the kid's barely out of his 20s.
Barbara: No, I understand that. I understand it, but, you see, James discovered some kind of a youth serum and he used it on himself.
Henry: He's dead.
Barbara: No, he is not. He is very much alive.
Henry: Sweetie, have you been hitting the schnapps? Is that what's going on?
Barbara: I know how hard this is to understand, I really do.
Henry: You really believe this, don't you?
Barbara: Yes, I do. He's back because he wants to make things up to Paul and up to you, and he discovered this serum that can make you younger, actually make you younger, and he is living proof of it.
Henry: Oh, my God. This is why you've been letting him treat you. You want to be younger. Is that it?
Barbara: Well, among other things.
Henry: What? What other things? Why would you do something like this?!
Barbara: Well, I did it for me. And I did it for you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: I don't know where I would be without you.
Alison: Dead. He's not going to give up, okay? You -- you need to be careful, Mick. He's gonna keep looking for you, and when he does find you, he will kill you.
Mick: I won't let anything happen to you, either.
Alison: Are -- are you even listening to me?
Mick: Yeah. I don't care about Paul. I just care that you're on my side.
Alison: Mick, you have to find some way to reverse this programming or you're gonna be a danger to everyone.
Mick: Not you.
Alison: You just said that you're here to hurt everybody I care about, so, yes -- yes, you are a really big danger to me.
Mick: But I'm fighting it.
Alison: That's not good enough!
Mick: Well, I don't want some psychiatrist picking through my brain, telling me why I am the way that I am! I just want you.
Alison: And I'm here, and I'm trying to help, but I --
Mick: What?
Alison: Well, I don't know what I'm supposed to do, okay? I can't hide you from Paul forever, and I can't just walk away, but you're telling me now that the main reason you're here is to destroy my sister's family.
Mick: I'm sorry.
Alison: What do you want me to do?
Mick: It's simple. Come away with me.
Alison: I-I can't just leave with you, Mick.
Mick: But if I'm not in Oakdale, I'll be free of the programming.
Alison: Well, how do you know that?
Mick: Because everyone that James wants me to hurt is here.
Alison: What would stop you from coming back?
Mick: You would.
Alison: I can't fight James Stenbeck.
Mick: But I can if I'm not here, and if I'm with you, then we'll be free and we can go anywhere you want, anywhere in the world.
Alison: I -- I'm getting married tomorrow.
Mick: So, then we'll leave tonight.
Alison: I can't.
Mick: Yes, you can. You don't want to marry Casey.
Alison: Yes, I do. I love him.
Mick: No. You love the life that he can give you. You love the family. You love the respect. That is different from being in love with him.
Alison: No. I am in love with him.
Mick: Then why did you sleep with me?
Alison: I was confused.
Mick: No, you weren't confused. You were looking for a way out.
Alison: You're wrong.
Mick: You are getting married tomorrow, and you want to stop it.
Alison: I don't want to.
Mick: Be honest with yourself. Be honest with yourself like you were when you were lying in my arms right here.
Alison: I don't even know why I'm listening to you. You're not -- you're not even sane! I don't even know what the hell I'm doing here with you!
Mick: You are here with me because being here with me is the place that you most want to be.
Alison: Stop! I can't listen to this anymore. You just need to leave, okay?
Mick: Alison --
Alison: No! You -- you have to go! And if you don't turn yourself in, then Paul will find you, and he will kill you.
Mick: No. I'm not gonna leave without you.
Alison: I'm not going with you, okay? I'm going to marry Casey. So, just -- now go! Just -- I never want to see you again!
Mick: Shh. No, no, no, no. Don't say that.
Alison: Mick, this is over! Okay?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: You did what for me?
Barbara: Look, Henry, you know, you have to admit, we got off to kind of a rocky start. You were using me.
Henry: You know how sorry I am about that.
Barbara: I do. And I was using you, and I was not quite so sorry about that, because we did have some very lovely times.
Henry: Yeah. With all due respect, Vienna left me because of our times together. So, I don't look back on it as fondly as you do.
Barbara: Well, I suppose not, but, I mean, however, it did happen. For me, it was -- well, it was exactly what I needed.
Henry: Barbara, you are a very attractive woman. You don't need me to prove that to you.
Barbara: Oh, but I did. You see, after the cancer diagnosis, I thought that my life was over, and then you came along and you showed me that it -- it doesn't have to be.
Henry: Well, I'm -- I'm glad I could help you with that. What does this have to do with Mick?
Barbara: I was in a very strange place after us, and -- and -- I mean, even though I had beat the cancer, I was still feeling very vulnerable, and I felt like it could come back and take me away, and I felt old.
Henry: Oh, God. You are not old.
Barbara: Well, the thing is, despite all your faults, Henry, you are alive.
Henry: What faults?
Barbara: Oh, come on, Henry. You're selfish. You're petty.
Henry: I am not petty. I just streaked through Old Town to see you!
Barbara: That's exactly what I'm talking about! See how alive you are? And that's how you made me feel. And, so, despite everything else, I realized, in the end, I just couldn't compete with Vienna or Katie.
Henry: I never meant for it to be a competition.
Barbara: Well, you probably didn't, but that's how it was in my mind.
Henry: And then Mick comes along with his treatments and you thought --
Barbara: I thought that not only could I feel younger, I could really be younger.
Henry: Hey, hey, it's -- a con man always has a nose for his mark, and the whole fountain of youth thing, that's one of the oldest scams in the book.
Barbara: Because there's always an older, richer woman willing to pay to be younger and silly.
Henry: Would you listen? Listen to me. You don't need to be younger. You don't need to be anything but what you are right now, which happens to be a very attractive, exciting woman, who's also sexy as hell.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: Oh, good. You're home. What is that?
Paul: It's a gun.
Emily: Thank you. I-I know that's a gun. Is that -- is that your gift to my -- to my sister? That's your wedding --
Paul: Mick Dante escaped from the hospital.
Emily: I know. I heard. He couldn't have gotten far. They'll find him.
Paul: Not according to your sister.
Emily: You saw -- you saw Alison? Where?
Paul: At the church. She's the one who told me that Mick got away.
Emily: Oh, thank God.
Paul: He can run, but he can't hide from me. After what he did to you, I'm gonna wipe that rat off the face of the earth.
Emily: And spend the rest of your life in jail?
Paul: No. You see, that's not gonna happen, because I'm gonna tell them right from the beginning what I'm doing.
Emily: Are you crazy?!
Paul: I have a DNA test that proves that he's James Stenbeck.
Emily: You don't believe that for a minute!
Paul: It doesn't matter what I believe. James Stenbeck is legally dead. I can't go to jail for killing a corpse. It's pretty clever. Don't you think?
Emily: You'd still be killing a human being, Paul.
Paul: That's the last thing this guy is.
Emily: Whoa, whoa. No, no, no, no. Stop! You are not walking out of this house with a gun!
Paul: Get out of the way.
Emily: You walk out -- you walk out of this house, I will not be here when you come back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: Oh, you're here! I have been worried! I didn't know where you were!
Alison: Oh, no. I'm fine.
Casey: Where have you been? I thought you were supposed to be with your mom and Emily, but then they came looking for you and you never answered your phone.
Alison: Oh, I was -- shopping.
Casey: Well, I texted you, too.
Alison: Yeah. My battery went dead.
Casey: Who cares? I'm just glad you're back. Come on, come on. Inside. You're freezing. You know, I heard that creepy Mick Dante guy busted loose from the hospital. I was a little scared he got to you.
Alison: Oh, no. He didn't. You have nothing to worry about, okay?
Casey: You know, once we're married, you can't ignore me when I call you.
Alison: I didn't! That goes both ways, Mister.
Casey: Oh. Maybe we can get those phones that always stay connected, you know, like those walkie-talkies. Psch!
Alison: I'd like that.
Casey: Really?
Alison: Yeah. I'd be able to talk to you, you know, every minute of the day.
Casey: Sounds good.
Alison: I love you so much.
[Casey chuckles]
Alison: What was that?
Casey: Something outside.
Alison: No. Don't go out there.
Casey: It's okay. I'll be right back.
Alison: Is somebody out there?
Casey: No. Must have been the wind or an animal or something.
Alison: Right.
Casey: Now, where were we?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: I need to take a shower, wash the hospital off of me. I'll bring you your blanket back later, okay?
Barbara: Okay.
Henry: You all right?
Barbara: Yeah.
Henry: I know you have a really long, twisted history with my father, but this isn't about him, okay? This is about Mick using James to get at your money.
Barbara: I hope you're right.
Henry: I know I'm right. I'll call you later.
Barbara: Henry?
Henry: Yeah?
Barbara: Are you going to Casey and Alison's wedding?
Henry: Yeah, I am.
Barbara: Well, if I go, and I'm not sure that I'm still wanted there because of everything that's gone down, would you like to go with me?
Henry: I'd love to, but I told Katie I'd go with her.
Barbara: Oh, sure. Of course. Well, I'll see you there if they still let me come.
Henry: I'm sure they will. As long as you don't outshine the bride.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: You have worked so hard not to be like your father. This is his last chance to impose himself on you, and I know you are angry and frustrated. So am I! But you are doing exactly what your father wants you to do.
Paul: I don't have a choice.
Emily: Yes, you do! You always have a choice! We -- we can do this together, by standing united and being strong and rejecting what your father wants you to do! I love you! Do you love me?
Paul: Yes.
Emily: Okay. Well, then, can you please believe in me and believe in our marriage and give me the gun? Paul, do not make me go to this wedding by myself today. Give me the gun! Thank you.
Paul: You really believe that we can just go to a wedding like -- like nothing ever happened?
Emily: Yes, I do. Because I believe in us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I should go.
Casey: Well, what happens if I get lonely?
Alison: You can call me.
Casey: Can I sneak in to the window at your mother's house?
Alison: Don't do that.
Casey: I was just kidding. Sort of, you know.
Alison: No. One more day and we will be together for the rest of our lives.
Casey: Sounds good.
Alison: It will be. I promise.
Casey: Okay. I'll see you tomorrow.
Alison: Okay.
Casey: At our wedding.
Alison: I can't wait.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: Leave me the hell alone! You know what you have to do. I won't. There's a reason that you're here, Son. I don't want to hurt them. They hurt me. They deserve what you're going to do to them. They celebrated my death. Paul and his brother and his mother, they were relieved that I died. You hurt them. I gave them everything, more than I ever gave you, and you, you mourned me. You felt the pain of my death, but they rejoiced. They're still celebrating. That wedding tomorrow -- that's Alison's wedding. I'm not gonna ruin that for her. That little girl doesn't care about you. Yes, she does. Then why is she marrying Casey Hughes? You're a distraction, that's all. She'll never love you. She's just like the rest of them. That's why you need to take care of all of them at the wedding. They'll all be together. You need to make them suffer. I don't want to hurt them. They've been good to me. Don't be stupid! I'm the only one who was ever good to you! And now you are me. No. I'm not. It's too late. You are James Stenbeck. No. Tell me who you are. I'm Mick Dante. Who are you? I'm Mick Dante! Who are you?! I'm James Stenbeck.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Next week on ""As the World Turns"" --
Alison: James?
Mick: That's right. You see, Ms. Stewart, I have a few scores to settle.
Jack: You think I don't want you?
Carly: I'm gonna tell Jack everything and blow Janet Ciccone-Snyder right out of the water.","At the Hughes house, Casey makes a video for himself and Alison to watch. Alison and Mick hide out at the church after he escapes the hospital. At Fairwinds, Susan lets Emily know that Mick escaped from the hospital and Alison is with him. Paul barges into Barbara's room and demands to know where Mick is. Bob also contributes to the making of the wedding video. Mick comes clean to Alison as to who he really is. Henry and an orderly are in his quarantined room at the hospital. Henry gets a call. Henry pretends to start coughing which scares the orderly and he runs out, leaving the door open for Henry to escape. Paul orders Barbara to tell him where Mick is or he will kill her. Barbara gives in and tells Paul where Mick is. Alison tries to get Mick to turn himself in, but Mick refuses. Casey confides to Bob that he has doubts about marrying Alison. Henry barges in on Barbara and tells her that he had been in quarantine for tuberculosis. Barbara stays away from Henry until Henry tells her what had really happened. Paul meets Alison at the church and demands to know where Mick is. Alison lies to him and tells him that Mick is gone. Paul doesn't believe her at first, but then changes his mind and believes what Alison has told him about Mick. Susan and Emily visit Casey to find out if he had seen Alison. Casey tries to call Alison, but doesn't get an answer. Casey gets Susan and Emily involved in the making of the video. Mick tells Alison that she had protected him from Paul and comes to the conclusion that Alison must care for him.",summ_screen
"Casey: Maddie! Thanksgiving parade's over, didn't anyone tell you?
Maddie: Oh, and I was just going to say you looked very nice.
Casey: You still can.
Maddie: Do you have a date, Casey?
Casey: Yeah. What about you?
Maddie: Yep, me too. Going out with Nate for Valentine's Day.
Casey: Hey, a fashion tip. Lose the hot air balloon. What do you have in that coat?
Maddie: A surprise for Nate. Stop being so juvenile. Chocolates for Valentine's Day. See you around.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mike: I know this whole blindfold thing's a big trust thing I have going with you right now.
Katie: Uh-huh, I won't let you down. Don't worry about it. Okay, stop.
Mike: Aw.
Katie: How'd I do?
Mike: It's perfect. I don't want to leave.
Katie: Fine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Aren't you supposed to be at your other job?
Jack: I'm pulling a double shift here tonight. We're behind on our reports and there are wiretap transcripts to read, so --
Nick: Might as well keep 'em.
Jack: Not the reports. Tomorrow's the 15th, Nick.
Nick: Go home and get a couple hours ok.
Jack: We're not going to discuss my wife or my kids, okay? And here's why. We're partners on the job. And that's just about it. I'm going do my job, you're going do yours, and we're going get along just ducky.
[Jack calls Carly]
Jack: Hey. Sorry I didn't catch you.
Carly: Not sorry enough to call my cell phone.
Jack: I won't be home for dinner break. I got the night off at WOAK and I need to work an extra shift at the station to catch up. You know, stay ahead of things. So, tell the kids I'll try and call before bedtime.
[Jack hangs up]
Carly: Oh. ""Bye, Carly. I forgive you. I love you. I'm not really dying of exhaustion. I don't hate every single moment of my life, I just sound like it.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maddie: Hey guys! Sorry it took so long. I took the long way so wouldn't be followed and I ran into Casey which was totally unexpected. I had to give him the slip.
Gwen: This is like the Mary Poppins' bag.
Will: This is all?
Maddie: Yep, that's it. Oh, wait a minute. No it's not. Happy Valentine's Day.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Jennifer remembering]
Madame Lacoste: I may have been wrong about something. At first it seemed his communications were coming from the spirit world.
Jennifer: But now?
Madame Lacoste: I have a feeling, a very strong feeling, that he may still be alive.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: Did you sleep at all?
Jennifer: Enough.
Dusty: Happy Valentine's Day. That's from your son.
Jennifer: Johnny went out and got a rose?
Dusty: Well, he pointed it out. He's with Barbara. You and I have reservations for dinner anywhere you want. Maybe even some dancing.
Jennifer: You planned in advance?
Dusty: You wanted courtship. You got it. If you're wondering what to wear, I like that green silk dress. Jenny?
Jennifer: Oh. Green dress? Yeah, you got it.
Dusty: What's wrong?
Jennifer: Nothing.
[Dusty sighs]
Dusty: Paul. And you're right, he's not my favorite topic. But if it's on your mind, let's talk.
Jennifer: I want him to be alive. And I think he could be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knocking on the door]
Meg: Hey, hey, hey! Excuse me! It is you.
Paul: Where have you been? You were supposed to be here yesterday!
Meg: Paul, I didn't know if this was a trap. And I had to make sure that Henry and Emily didn't follow me.
Paul: Why are you back in town?
Meg: Because you called!
Paul: What?
Meg: I got an urgent call in Mexico and it sounded like you were in trouble. So I raced here. I went up to the cabin and you weren't there. So I thought I was too late. That you were dead in the snow somewhere. And I started looking everywhere that I could think of until I finally collapsed and gave up. You know what? You scared me nearly half to death.
[Paul groaning]
Paul: Ow! Meg, I didn't call you! I would never call you!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jade: How much longer until we know if you're pregnant?
Lily: A few more minutes.
Jade: I cannot believe you could wait all day.
Lily: Well, Faith had school, Natalie had a play date, I had a million errands to run. Sit down. Jade, I know you think you have this sense that I'm pregnant, but I don't want you to be disappointed.
Jade: I won't be. I know I'm right.
Lily: That sounds like something Rose would've said.
[Holden clears his throat]
Jade: Really?
Lily: Really. Hey, hi!
Holden: I don't mean to interrupt.
Lily: Oh, no, no, no, not at all.
Holden: Can we have a minute?
Jade: I'll go help Luke in the garage.
Lily: Okay.
Holden: Lily --
Lily: Listen, whatever it is, you're going to have to wait a few more minutes. What's going on right now is huge.
Holden: I agree. And so does your mom.
Lily: What?
Holden: We both think before this goes any further, that Jade needs to get a blood test.
Lily: Holden, that's not the big news.
Holden: Lily, if there's something going on that's more important than some girl landing on our doorstep, then I think I need to know about it. That would be --
Lily: This is a pregnancy test, Holden.
Holden: And it's --
Lily: Positive. Happy Valentine's Day. You're going to be a daddy again.
Holden: How did this --
Lily: Happen? Yeah. I think you know how to make babies, Holden.
[Holden laughs]
Holden: We weren't planning this. Were we?
Lily: No! But, remember? Remember that time in the --
Holden: The pickup?
Lily: The pickup. Surprise. You okay?
Holden: Yeah, yeah. I'm okay. It's a baby.
Lily: Yes, it's a baby.
Holden: Yes, we're having a baby.
[Lily laughs]
Lily: Oh, thank goodness.
Holden: What?
Lily: You scared me for a minute.
Holden: No, no, I'm sorry. It's just not where my thoughts were.
Lily: What about your heart?
Holden: Of course. Of course, it's wonderful news. I mean -- it's a baby -- you just shocked me. Your surprised me. I have to tell you, it's probably the best thing that could've happened to us right now.
Lily: Aw.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: I totally forgot that it was Valentine's Day.
Will: Yeah, me too. Thanks.
Maddie: You're welcome. That's the least of it.
Gwen: No, we're starving. This is big.
Maddie: Bigger than -- I don't know, getting the cops off your trail?
Will: No, that would count, too. Did your plan really work?
Maddie: Yep. I told Margo that I found a bus schedule on the roof where you guys hang out and she has everybody looking at the bus terminals. So nobody should be here. You're safe for a while.
Gwen: Oh, you're a genius!
Will: Yeah, really. That's awesome! I'm going to put this in the back.
Maddie: So you made your nest.
Gwen: Yeah, you know, kind of like a squirrel or a rodent.
Maddie: No, kind of like -- okay, remember in ""It's a wonderful life"" when they can't go on their honeymoon and Donna reed fixed up that old house? You remember that?
Gwen: Yeah, I don't think it smelled quite like bourbon.
Maddie: Yeah, well, it's still a love nest.
Gwen: So what about you? Are you doing anything for Valentine's Day?
Maddie: Homework. It's a school night.
Gwen: Yeah, maybe, but that's wrong.
Maddie: Yeah, I know, it bites. Whatever, I have hope.
Gwen: There's a special guy?
Maddie: Yeah. No, not really. Not for me, anyway.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: It's not like I was expecting to hear from you, okay? The message was just cryptic and I couldn't think of who it would be.
Paul: I wouldn't call you because I wouldn't want you to get into any kind of trouble.
Meg: A little late for that. So somebody else left that message?
Paul: It must've been Emily. Emily and Henry almost caught me.
Meg: What? How?
Paul: They called the cell phone that you left me.
Meg: My phone. I was using it in my room, then the next minute it was gone. They were there?
Paul: Yeah.
[Paul coughing]
Meg: Are you still doing that? How often? Okay -- so they found you?
Paul: They would have. I think. I don't know. That's why I left the cabin. I couldn't take that chance.
Meg: So you came here in that get-up?
Paul: Yeah. And you decided to drop by the Lakeview, why? You can't say you were looking for me.
Paul: I have a plan.
Meg: This is about Jennifer, isn't it? You're trying to come back from the dead. For her. Are you out of your mind, Paul? This is a stupid game, and it has to end.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: Why would you think Paul's alive?
Jennifer: It's possible. I mean, there was a time when you thought so.
Dusty: That was before your father found his car in 60 feet of water.
Jennifer: But he could have fallen in the river and survived. Think about Jack Snyder.
Dusty: Jen.
Jennifer: Oh. Just say that it's possible. Why can't you give me that?
Dusty: Is that what you want? False hope?
Jennifer: I'm sorry.
Dusty: Don't be sorry.
Jennifer: No, I am. Because you have planned this wonderful night in advance and I just feel like I'm a mess.
Dusty: You look fabulous. I got nothing.
Jennifer: Hey. I have something.
Dusty: You do?
Jennifer: Yes I do. A wonderful man.
Dusty: Are you sure you believe that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Hey.
Jack: Hey, did you get my message?
Carly: Yeah. Yeah, every word of it. That's why I'm here. I brought you some fortification.
Jack: Dinner? [Carly opens up her jacket, she's wearing her outfit from the strip club]
Carly: In a way. Come and get it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mike: Baby, why are you so scared?
Katie: I don't know. It feels like tempting fate to be apart right now. How long did it take us to get here?
Mike: A hundred years.
Katie: I'm serious. It feels like forever ago that you showed up at Memorial with your finger lopped off, wanting me to help find it.
Mike: That's impressive. You knew you wanted me right there, didn't you?
Katie: Right then and there.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Carly, what are you --?
Carly: Shh!
[Door closes]
Jack: Listen, honey --
Carly: Before you say anything, I know that you're mad at me, Jack. And you'll still be mad at me after this. And you'll still have two jobs to work. And we'll still have three kids and two mortgages. And a car payment. But right now, you are the hottest guy I have ever known. And you're still mine. And I want that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: So tell me, do you know how far along you are?
Lily: Let's do the math. Not that long. I thought I might be pregnant. Since we weren't trying, I think I was in a bit of denial. And then Jade asked me if I was pregnant. It's like she knew somehow.
Holden: Lily.
Lily: I'm just glad that she's here in time for this. We're having a new baby on the way. What? What? What is it?
Holden: Just be careful with this girl.
Lily: If she's Rose's daughter, as far I'm concerned, it's like she's one of our own.
Holden: If she is, yes! But I still think that we need to get that blood test. [Lily groans] A baby.
Lily: Yes. Let's go back to that.
Holden: Okay, this is what we're going to do. Tomorrow you should make a doctor's appointment. I'll go with you.
Lily: Good, we'll get a sonogram. I'm so glad you're happy about this.
Holden: Why wouldn't I be?
Lily: I don't know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Mr. Donovan, you are one thing that I am sure of. I know what a wonderful man you are.
Dusty: But maybe you're not sure I'm here for the long run? I mean, is that why you're hanging onto this thing with Paul?
Jennifer: No, no, no.
Dusty: Because I'm not going anywhere.
Jennifer: Okay.
Dusty: You don't believe me?
Jennifer: You can't promise that.
Dusty: Yes I can. I can. I know my reputation. I know I haven't always been there for everyone in my life. But when I'm there, I'm there. I don't run.
Jennifer: I love you so much.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: Why are you taking these risks?
Paul: They're my risks.
Meg: Uh, no. This is my life too.
Paul: No it's' not. That's why you had to go!
Meg: Oh, I did? Then why did you give me those matches at the Lakeview yesterday? I didn't recognize you. You were gone as far as I knew. The only reason I'm standing here right now is because you got me here.
Paul: Well, I saw -- I saw you, and I didn't -- I couldn't understand why you were back here. I had to make sure you weren't in any kind of trouble.
Meg: You're so noble these days. So what was it, really? You were afraid that I was back to turn you in? Or was it that cough you can't keep down?
Paul: It was, I don't know, maybe a little bit of all of the above?
Meg: Well, you look like hell.
Paul: Thanks, you look great. You got a little color.
Meg: Did you take those antibiotics I left?
Paul: Yeah, of course I took them. Why wouldn't I take them? No, I swear I took them.
Meg: Here, sit. Sit.
Paul: What, you just carry one of those around?
Meg: Shut up. Okay, breathe. Come on, breathe. You sound like hell, too.
Paul: I can still get around.
Meg: Which means that you're well enough to go someplace where you could get real medical care. So why are you still here, Paul?
Paul: Because I couldn't let Jennifer feel what she's feeling right now. And look, nobody asked you. I know how you feel about it and nobody asked you. What? Fine. You know what? You're free to go.
Meg: Don't dismiss me.
Paul: No, Meg -- you want me to say please? Fine. Please, Meg, go. I mean it. What the hell do you care what I do? So stick around.
Meg: Why do I care? What a good question.
Paul: Wait, no.
Meg: I don't, okay? I don't give a damn what you do. You're on your own.
Paul: Meg, hold on a second. Look, I don't mean to sound ungrateful. You have been more than dedicated.
Meg: Look, you paid me for a service. You got it. End of story.
Paul: Well, I think it's more than that.
Meg: Is it?
Paul: I don't know. You tell me. Why are you so upset?
Meg: Look, I get misty eyed over road-kill, okay? Don't flatter yourself.
Paul: Wow, okay.
Meg: You want me gone, I'm out of here.
Paul: No, wait, wait. I don't want you gone. I don't. I really like bossy nurses. I do. Look, honestly, I'm just trying to help you out here. Do yourself a favor. Be smart and walk away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: This one's from me.
Jennifer: Honey. [Jennifer gasps] Oh my gosh, this is a beautiful watch! Honey. [Jennifer reading] ""Whenever you look at this, I'll be thinking about you. All my love, all the time.""
Dusty: Get it?
Jennifer: Yes. And you're very proud of yourself, aren't you?
Dusty: Well --
Jennifer: Hey, you always know the right thing to say to me.
Dusty: It's you and me, Jenny. All the time. From now until always.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: Where is she?
Gwen: She had to go. You want some?
Will: No thanks. I hope she doesn't get in trouble.
Gwen: Yeah, me too. She's helped us out a lot. I really like her.
Will: Yeah, me too. Just as long as she doesn't tell Casey.
Gwen: She won't.
Will: Mm-hmm. Stay here.
Gwen: What is it? Oh no, you're kidding.
Will: A lot of bands used to play here.
Gwen: Somebody just left this behind?
Will: Well, maybe they were really bad and their friends couldn't take it anymore. This could be the remains from an intervention.
Gwen: You know, I thought it looked familiar. My band said they were sending it away for tuning.
[Gwen tuning the guitar]
Will: Uh-huh, they lied.
Gwen: Yeah, no kidding.
Will: You know, I never did get to hear your band play.
Gwen: Yeah, it's been a long time since I even, you know, thought about them or talked to them.
Will: Too long. Play something for me.
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Carly: Do you think we could borrow someone's car?
Jack: We might get grounded if we get caught here.
Carly: So what happened to those cabinets that we hid behind the last time?
[Nick clearing his throat]
Nick: Jack, good news.
Carly: You're transferring?
Jack: What's up?
Nick: I finished with my case files, so I can do the reports for tomorrow.
Jack: Nick, I'll be right out. You don't have to cover for me.
Nick: It's Valentine's Day. Take your wife home and enjoy yourself.
Jack: That's okay, Nick. I can pull my weight.
Nick: You already do. You can pull your weight tomorrow.
Carly: What's the catch?
Nick: Well, it's a straight trade, really. If I cover tonight, you can't be a jerk to me for another 48 hours. So just go home, please?
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Lily: Hey, look at you guys! And you have your coats on.
Luke: Yeah --
Lily: Where you headed?
Luke: Well, I was thinking that maybe we could take the girls out for some ice cream. I mean, I know I'm still grounded, but I figure that this qualifies as babysitting, doesn't it? And I'm only doing it so that you guys can, you know, have some alone time for Valentine's Day or whatever.
Holden: I don't think it's a problem for you guys to go out for a while.
Faith: Can we go to the movies, too?
Luke: Hey, kiddo! Don't push your luck. Thanks.
Holden: Have fun.
Jade: You too. 'Night.
Lily: The girls are going to be so excited.
Holden: Yeah. Lily, I'm serious. I want Jade to get that blood test. Look, if she's conning us in any way, I want her gone. I don't want anything to get in the way of you and the new baby.
Lily: Okay, can we just back off this for a little while. I know there's a million things to deal with right now. Do we have to deal with this tonight?
Holden: Just promise me you'll think about it.
Lily: I know Jade's telling the truth. But I'll think about it.
Holden: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Mike sings] Happy Valentine's Day.
Katie: Oh, Mike. Electronics.
Mike: It's a PDA.
Katie: Okay --
Mike: Look, I have one just like it.
Katie: Oh, look, they match.
Mike: Honey, that way we can text each other any time we want. Day or night. And if the phones don't work, you can always reach each other.
Katie: Okay, this is sounding better all the time.
[Mike laughs]
Mike: Maybe Casey will teach you how to use it.
Katie: It can't be that hard.
Mike: I'll bet you got a message.
Katie: You think? ""I love you, Kat.""
Mike: I left the end off.
Katie: That's okay, I get the idea.
Mike: Aw.
Katie: I love you too, Mi. [Laughter] More than you'll ever know. So hurry back, okay? Promise me.
Mike: I promise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: I couldn't walk away. But when it comes right down to it, I don't have anyplace to go.
Paul: You can go anywhere you wanted in the whole world, Meg. You know, if you need more money --
Meg: It's not the money. I never thought I would say that. Thanks to you, I'm rich. I should be living it up, right?
Paul: I'd hope so, yeah.
Meg: Puerto Vallarta.
Paul: Really?
Meg: That's where I went. I booked the most luxurious resort, the best suite, spa treatments every day, dancing every night.
Paul: Men throwing themselves at you? Probably nothing new there, right?
Meg: Well now it could be about the money. That's new.
Paul: Relax. Enjoy it.
Meg: I couldn't. Because the only think I could think of was that there's nobody waiting for me back home. There's nobody missing me. Nobody who needs me. That's a rotten feeling. That's why I packed my bags when I thought you'd called. It felt like coming back home to real life.
Paul: Did you miss all this?
Meg: I know.
Paul: This is not real life.
Meg: No. But it'll do for now.
Paul: So, stick around.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: Come on.
Gwen: No.
Will: Why not?
Gwen: The guitar's out of tune, I'm out of tune.
Will: Oh, blah, blah, blah.
Gwen: No blah, blah, blah, it's true.
Will: No, it's not. Come on.
[Gwen groans and sighs] [Will whispers] Gwen, Gwen, Gwen!
Gwen: Okay, if you start yelling ""Freebird,"" I'm gonna walk out into the cold and turn myself in.
Will: Come on, you know you want to.
Gwen: Will, the whole music thing, having my own band, it was just part of a deluded fantasy to get out of my life. And now that you're in it, I want my life. Problems --
Will: That is -- that is so sweet. Now go sing.
Gwen: Okay. [Gwen sighs] Let's see what we have here. Without you the ground thaws the rain falls the grass grows without you the seeds root the flowers bloom the children play.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Walter: Hughes -- your grandmother sends her apologies. She'll be here as soon as she can.
Casey: Hotel crisis?
Walter: It's Valentine's Day, everyone wants to get a suite.
Casey: All right. Thanks, Walter.
[Casey daydreaming]
Maddie: Wardrobe hint, Hughes? Those look better on a girl.
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Nate: Hughes? Hughes?
Casey: Hey, Nate. Did you like the candy?
Nate: What?
Casey: The candy. From Maddie? You know, your Valentine's Day date?
Nate: I don't have a date tonight. My dad's in town, I'm meeting him.
Casey: Really?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Thank you for coming home with me tonight, Jack.
Jack: I hope I don't pay for it tomorrow.
Carly: I think Nick was being sincere.
Jack: What? Did you just say something nice about my partner?
Carly: Make sure you write it down, because it'll never happen again. I'm just happy to be with you.
Jack: And you haven't even gotten my present yet.
Carly: No -- oh, no, Jack!
Jack: Wait, wait, wait.
Carly: Oh, you shouldn't have. And for once, I actually mean that. We can't spend our money like this.
Jack: We didn't, I did.
Carly: Oh, Jack. Oh, it's really pretty.
Jack: You like it?
Carly: Yes. Oh, look -- oh, it's beautiful! Thank you.
Jack: Let me help you, come here.
Carly: Okay. Oh, Jack.
Jack: It's wonderful.
Carly: You take such good care of me, you know that? [Jack chuckles] You do.
Jack: Yeah, well --
Carly: So, why don't you let me take care of you?
Jack: Oh, honey. You do. Every time you smile at me.
Carly: Oh, I think I can do a lot better than that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: You know it's dangerous to be here, right? Emily and Henry, they could find me, they could turn you in. Someone could follow you here. There's like 1,000 different things that could go wrong. You know that?
Meg: Okay. And you know it's foolish to think that Jennifer will forgive you if she finds out you're alive.
Paul: Yes. That's one thing that could happen that would hurt me -- one thing for me. Like 1,000 things for you.
Meg: Okay, thanks. You win.
Paul: Yeah, I win. I'm really glad you're back.
Meg: Me, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Can I ask you something? Seriously.
Dusty: Okay.
Jennifer: Is it waterproof?
Dusty: You're talking about your watch?
Jennifer: What did you think I was talking about?
Dusty: I'm guess I'm not thinking.
Jennifer: Well, I hope that it's waterproof, because I never want to take it off. And I'm holding you to what you said.
Dusty: Deal.
Jennifer: I mean it. I can't lose anyone else.
Dusty: You won't lose me. And I don't want to lose you to a ghost. You understand?
Jennifer: I'm gonna get my head straight about Paul, I promise. Because I don't want to lose you, either. I'm with you, from now until always.
[NEXT_ON]
Casey: I know you're up to something. Does it have anything to do with Will or Gwen?
Will: We're gonna take the money and we'll get out of here tonight. Are you with me?
Jennifer: If my brother is out there, you have to help me find him.
Paul: Let's turn the heat up a little bit, see how she reacts.
Meg: You're the one who killed him, and you've been covering it up ever since. What if her reaction is to finish what she started -- by killing you for real?","Maddie continues to lie to Casey about her ongoing relationship with Nate, when she is really spending time with Will and Gwen. Casey and Nate bump into each other and Casey's realizes Maddie lied about spending Valentine's Day with Nate. Casey dreams about kissing Maddie. Katie and Mike share a romantic Valentine's Day together before he leaves for a couple of weeks. Carly seduces Jack at work, which is witnessed by Nick. Nick generously offers to do Jack's work so he can go home with Carly, but later dreams about kissing Carly. Gwen serenades Will. Jen dreams of Paul. She admits to Dusty that she thinks Paul may be alive. Dusty promises to stand by her no matter what she feels and believes about Paul. Paul and Meg dance around what they are starting to feel for one another. Paul thinks it is best for her to leave, but is happy when she decides to stay by his side. Lily takes a pregnancy test after Jade's feeling. She happily tells Holden he is going to be a daddy again. After the initial shock wears off, Holden and Lily warm to the idea and joyously plan to make an appointment for an ultra sound. Holden still wants Lily to consider asking Jade to have a blood test done. Lily agrees to think about it.",summ_screen
"Casey: Say that again?
Emily: Don't listen to him, Casey. He'll say anything to torture us.
Barbara: Don't provoke him. All that matters is getting Paul to the hospital.
Alison: Casey, no.
Casey: Listen, I don't know what your problem is or your game is at all or what unfinished business you have with your family. Just leave Alison out of this.
Mick: Well, I wish I could, but facts are facts.
Casey: Alison would never sleep with you. I know that, and everyone in this room knows that.
Mick: Do they? Well, let's ask them.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Margo: This is not a request. This is the perp's demand. Nothing that even smells like a cop car gets through that perimeter. Do you understand me? Look, this guy has already assaulted an officer and shot one of the hostages, so I am not taking any chances here. What? What do you mean swat's on their way? Who's heading that team? You tell him no sirens. And he better pray that nobody in that church spots him, or I'll shoot him myself. [Margo sighs] What are you doing here? You should go home.
Tom: I went to get my cell phone out of the car.
Margo: No, no. I don't want you here.
Tom: Well, I'm not letting you do this alone.
Margo: Look, its bad enough that Casey is in there. I don't want you here. I want you out of the way. I want you out of danger.
Tom: Well, that's what I want. So do your job, get our boy and Alison out of there safely, and we'll all go home together.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: Emily, front and center.
Paul: No. She stays put. Whatever she has to say, she can say from -- from right here.
Mick: Now, Son, you shot me enough times to know that the guy with the gun wins. Emily -- Emily!
Emily: Oh! Okay.
Mick: Now, Casey here is your ex-husband, correct?
Casey: What's that have to do with anything?
Emily: Yeah, yes. Casey and I were married.
Mick: And you ended that union. Rather, he ended that union because you were so terrified of becoming pregnant that you had your tubes tied. That was a bit extreme, wasn't it? And what does that say about you?
Emily: It had nothing to do with him. If you wanted to embarrass me, you succeeded. Is that what you wanted?
Mick: You forgot about our impromptu poll. Now, you and your sister are close, yes?
Emily: Yes.
Mick: And sisters confide in each other, don't they?
Emily: Yes. But she never --
Mick: I'm sorry. I -- I totally forgot to explain the rules of the game. It's really simple. If you lie, you die.
Casey: Listen, we all know Alison never slept with you.
Mick: Do we? Okay. If you're so confident about that, ask her.
Casey: Alison, what's going on? Why is he doing this?
[Cell phone rings]
Mick: Oh, look, Casey. Mommy's calling. Its okay, it's okay. She can wait. Alison, you were saying?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Margo: Damn it, damn it, damn it! He's not picking up. Why?
Tom: Hey, take a breath and take a step back. So, this guy thinks he's Stenbeck. What would James Stenbeck do?
Margo: He would play me. He'd mess with my mind. Oh, James loved his games.
Tom: All right, fine. So -- so wait till he calls you.
Margo: No, there's no time for that. Swat's coming in.
Tom: But Dante said no cops.
Margo: The state police overruled my orders.
Tom: Why?
Margo: Because they know it's my son in there. They know that I'm not impartial. And they're right. If -- if Dante held a gun to Casey's head, I'd give him whatever he wanted.
Tom: Yeah, well, he tried to let Casey go before he let me and the others leave.
Margo: Casey and Alison stayed in there why?
Tom: Because Dante wasn't gonna let Alison go, and Casey wasn't gonna leave without her. Hey, what are you thinking?
Margo: James always has a master plan. We've got to assume that Dante has one, too.
Tom: And this plan involves Alison?
Margo: He crashes her wedding, he takes her as hostage why?
Tom: Because he wants to put a stranglehold on you. She's about to marry our son.
Margo: No, no. If he was after me, he'd -- he'd insist that Casey would stay there, and Alison would be let go.
Tom: Do you want me to call Susan?
Margo: I want you to call Susan. I want you to find out if there is a connection between Alison Stewart and Mick Dante that we don't know about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: Leave her alone. Can't you see she's scared of you?
Mick: I asked her a simple question.
Casey: You're waving a gun around! You're threatening to shoot people if you don't hear what you want to hear. Alison didn't sleep with you. You're a liar.
Mick: Indeed I am often, but not in this case.
Casey: I am gonna jam that lie down your throat.
Alison: Casey, don't! It's not a lie.
Mick: Finally, the truth comes out! Tell him the rest, Sweetheart.
Alison: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Mick: Aw. She's leaving out the best part. Now, a gentleman never kisses and tells, but she seemed to enjoy it at least as much as I did.
Alison: Casey!
[Gunshot]
Tom: Oh, my God!
Margo: I knew it! I knew that we shouldn't trust him!
[Cell phone rings]
Mick: Hello, Margo.
Margo: I will give you five seconds to open this door!
Mick: Next time, I won't miss.
Margo: Two --
Henry: Shouldn't you deal with the angry policewoman?
Margo: Three --
Mick: Barbara, tell Margo to relax.
Margo: Four --
Barbara: Margo, its okay! Wait! Nobody's hurt! It was just an accident!
Margo: I want to hear my son say that.
Mick: Speak now or forever hold your peace.
Casey: I'm okay.
Mick: Good boy. Must be every bride's dream, seeing her groom willing to die for her honor, such as it is.
Emily: Will you stop it? Haven't you hurt her enough?
Casey: What did you do to her? You drug her, threaten her?
Mick: I didn't do anything. Girls always go for the bad boy. Just ask Barbara, or Emily, or your sweet, sweet mother. She and I were lovers once, as well.
Henry: Don't take the bait.
Casey: Alison would never go near you, much less -- what did he do to you?
Alison: Let them go. You don't need them. Mick, look at me. This isn't you. I know you are somewhere in there.
Mick: Mm, don't think he is.
Alison: Did you kill the cop, the one who arrested you before, the one who you stole the gun from? What happened there?
Mick: Ah, I see. Because if I haven't killed someone already, then the Mick part of me might be encouraged to let you go. Is that it?
Alison: You are not a killer.
Mick: The technique I used on the police officer can both incapacitate and kill. You start by placing your hand on the victim's neck.
Casey: Get your hands off of her.
Mick: And then it's just a simple matter of finding the right spot.
Alison: Mick? Mick, it's you, isn't it?! Mick, stop this! Don't let him use you!
Mick: Tie them up. Tie them both up. Tie her to her groom.
Henry: With what?
Mick: Oh, you're more useless than your brother. There is rope behind the altar. Get it.
Barbara: How long have you been planning this?
Mick: Pick up a collection basket, and pick up the cell phones.
Emily: What are you gonna do with them?
Mick: Quiet. Tie them both together. They need to talk things out.
[Cell phone rings] [Mick groans] Hello.
Margo: What happened in there?! Who did you shoot?
Mick: No one yet. The gun went off. It was a mistake. Actually, we were playing quite nicely. My favorite family game, truth or dare.
Margo: Casey and Alison aren't even family. Send them out.
Mick: Uh, can't do that. Two of my best opponents.
Margo: Send Paul out, then. He's been shot. He needs to go to the hospital.
Mick: No one's leaving till I win the game.
Emily: He's bleeding. You have to let Paul go.
Paul: I'm not going anywhere.
Henry: Listen, Dad, you've missed out on a lot of family moments. I can tell that. So why don't you and I make up for that? We'll slip out of here. We'll have a -- we'll have a Haut Brion '82, maybe a steak. What do you say?
Barbara: Henry, don't waste your breath. He is not your father. He's just been programmed to think like James. He's a poor imitation.
Mick: [Growls] We're gonna go have a chat. One of you tries to escape, I kill them both.
Alison: Emmy, he means it. Don't try to get away.
Emily: No. Ali, no!
Henry: No, no, stop. You're just gonna make him crazier than he already is.
Paul: We're gonna be fine. We'll just do what he says.
Emily: No. Alison won't. Oh, God, what she said. She called me ""Emmy."" It's -- it's this thing she used to do when she was a little kid.
Barbara: What did it mean?
Emily: She's telling us to go.
Mick: Did neither of you learn anything from your first marriages?
Casey: I hope they gun you down.
Alison: Casey --
Mick: No, this is good. Let him go. We're sharing. Is there anything else you'd like to get off your chest? Don't be shy.
Casey: When I get out of here, I'm gonna kill you. I'm gonna tear you apart.
Mick: Be careful. Your struggling is discomforting your wife, fiancé. Oh, we're rethinking that, are we?
Casey: Get out of my face!
Mick: I know that this is a personal matter between the two of you, but I fear that Alison will be a little uncomfortable broaching the subject, so, Casey, what are you gonna do when this is all done? Marry her, live your live in sin, become her porn producer? After all, she is quite skilled. [Gasps] Gasp, horror, shock. How could words so cruel come from the lips of the man who courted you, who claimed to love you?
Alison: You're not Mick, not when you talk like that.
Mick: James Stenbeck, now and always. I'm curious, Alison, how will you get Casey to forgive you? Will it be the born-again virgin routine, or will you release your inner wanton?
Casey: Just get out of here! Leave us alone.
Mick: All right. I do have hostages to tend to.
Alison: Wait. Don't leave! Stay.
Henry: Listen. If I have to choose between being shot, doing nothing, and shot trying to escape, I vote escape.
Barbara: Well, we have to try now, because we're not gonna get another chance. Help me with Paul.
Emily: We -- we cannot just leave Casey a -- and Alison here!
Henry: Casey's a strong guy, and I didn't tie that rope as tight as I should have.
Barbara: You said that she was buying us time anyway.
Emily: Honey, are you gonna be able to do this?
Paul: I couldn't run a marathon, but I can make it to the door.
Barbara: Come on, Paul.
Emily: Okay. Be careful.
Alison: You told me how James Stenbeck took you under his wing, and he cared for you like a son. That's why you feel like it's your duty to defend him.
Casey: Who cares?
Mick: No one. Alison's trying to distract me. Do you think the message that you gave to your sister was lost on me? They should be just about ready to try and make their escape. You better hope I get there --
[Gun cocks]
Mick: Before they do. Otherwise, I'm gonna be very angry. I'm gonna have to punish Emily.
Alison: Wait. It was my idea. Don't hurt her! Mick, please!
Captain: You've got 10 minutes. After that, this is my operation.
Margo: Understood.
Tom: So, what are you gonna do?
Margo: I'm gonna pray that Dante calls me in the next 10 minutes.
Emily: Margo -- Margo, its Emily. Can you hear me?
Margo: Emily! Emily, where's Dante?
Emily: He's in the next room. Margo, you got to get us out of here. This door is locked. We can't get out.
Margo: I need to get a battering ram for that. Emily, where is his exact position so we can take him out?
Barbara: He took Alison and Casey somewhere! We don't know where! Hurry!
Tom: What are you gonna do? Dante's in there with Casey. He hears the cops breaking in, he's gonna kill him!
Margo: We got to get him out of there.
Emily: Margo, I -- I don't know how much longer Paul can wait. Please hurry. [Gasps] [Sobs]
Margo: Emily. Emily, what's going on?
Paul: Let her go.
Mick: Or what? You can't even walk on your own. Don't worry, Margo. I've got everything under control. You know how families get at weddings.
Margo: What about Alison and Casey? What have you done with them?
Mick: Well, they're working through some issues right now. I have a feeling there won't be a couple much longer.
Emily: What have you done with Alison and Casey?
Mick: I've merely stirred the pot. They're simmering now.
Henry: Excuse me, Dad. Uh, Paul and I are your sons. You've got a score to settle, fine. I got nobody waiting or weeping for me. Just let them go, and I'll stay.
Mick: There may be hope for you yet, Henry. But Paul is still the number-one son. I'm not done with him yet. If he disappoints, maybe I'll allow you to make the supreme sacrifice.
Paul: You want to finish me off? Fine. You go ahead. You do whatever you want. But you let Emily go.
Mick: Sorry. What's that? I couldn't hear you. Maybe I could hear you better if you were on your knees!
Emily: Oh, God!
[Paul screams]
Emily: Stop.
Mick: Now beg! Go on. Beg for her life.
[Paul screams]
Mick: You're actually considering it, aren't you? How could you after what she's done?
Paul: She loves me.
Mick: While you were waffling on her treatments, I offered to give her a child -- my child. Do you know what she said? Her only thought was how we could keep you in the dark about it.
Emily: No, no! I never said that. You're twisting around my words!
Mick: When I harvested her egg, she wasn't thinking about the deep, abiding love that you two supposedly share. All she wanted to know was she could get her hands on that baby.
[Voice breaking]
Emily: That's not true! That's not true. I always wanted Paul's baby. It was always -- it was always to have a family with Paul. You gave me hope. You gave us hope, but there was no hope. You're a monster!
Mick: Oh, I may be a monster, but you are nothing but a common whore who does what she has to to get what she wants. Now, do you want to beg for her life, son, or should I go ahead and make you a widower?
Emily: No, God!
Mick: Much less messy that way.
Emily: Please, please tell me you don't believe him. Please.
Paul: I detest -- but I love you more.
[Emily sobs]
Paul: I'm begging you -- please, I'm begging you, please, let Emily go.
Mick: What is wrong with you? She didn't think twice about betraying you, and you are still begging for her life? You disgust me!
Barbara: Stop it. Stop torturing him.
Mick: Oh, here we go. Just like old days. Here comes mommy to save her little boy. How do you expect him to grow into a real man with you constantly smothering him?!
Barbara: You are a freak. You are not his father.
Mick: Oh, you're nobody's idea of a mother, either, Barbara, or a wife. I molded you. I enhanced what was beautiful about you. And how do you repay me? By turning my son into your lapdog?
Barbara: What about all the times that you abused me, threatened me, deserted me? I was not about to let my son grow up to be anything like you -- like James!
Mick: Your beauty is no longer dazzling, Barbara. I have no problem keeping a clear head.
Henry: You don't know what beauty is, or bravery, but they begin with ""B,"" and they stand for Barbara! Oh, oh! Almost had him.
Mick: [Laughs] Aiming a little low these days, Barbara, chasing after a man who's half your age who only seduced you to get my money, didn't you?
Henry: Guilty as charged.
Barbara: I do not regret my time with Henry.
Mick: Spare me.
Barbara: If I die now, I know that I will have been with a man 10 times better than James Stenbeck ever was!
Mick: Well, well. If things don't work out for Alison and Casey, then you and Henry can get married. It would be a shame to waste all these flowers. Although we could save them for the funeral.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I know you won't talk to me. You probably hate me. And I don't blame you at all. But, Casey, will you please help with these knots. Casey, say something. Do something!
Casey: You want me to do something?
Alison: No!
Casey: You want me to do something?
Alison: Stop! Stop it! You're hurting me! I'm sorry.
Casey: [Scoffs] When did it start? When you wouldn't sleep with me again, when you said you wanted to wait till our wedding? Were you doing it with him already?
Alison: No, no. It was only once.
Casey: When?
Alison: It doesn't matter.
Casey: When?
Alison: A few days ago.
Casey: What was it about him? I want to know! You owe me.
Alison: He needed me. This thing James Stenbeck has done to him -- that's not who he is. He -- he tried to stop it. I saw that. I -- I saw --
Casey: So -- so this one time you slept with him, it was gonna heal him? Was it out of pity?
Alison: No. I don't know. I -- I can't explain why I did it. I -- I felt like I was in a dream even when I was awake.
Casey: So were you drugged?
Alison: No. I wish he had. I wish that I could blame this on him. But it was me. I don't know what it was about, but I couldn't -- I couldn't stop myself. And I know that it was wrong, and I'm so sorry.
Casey: If you wanted him that badly, why --
Alison: What?
Casey: All this time, I thought I wasn't good enough for you. I knocked myself out trying to be better for you. But I guess the joke was on me. No, you haven't changed a bit. I should have known. Right before you married Aaron, you slept with Chris, and you turn around and do the same thing to me!
Alison: You just almost tore Mick apart for calling me names, and now what are you calling me, Casey?
Casey: God, I wish I could see your face right now. I want to be looking at you when I tell you I never want to see you again.
Alison: Here's your chance.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Captain: I have sharpshooters in place and demolitionists ready to blow the door.
Tom: Captain, can we have a moment. Listen, whatever happens, you're not to blame. You did the best that you could.
Margo: Tom, that's our baby in there. There must have been something else I could say, some way I could change things.
Tom: It's been impossible from the beginning. Dante is not rational. He's not gonna negotiate, and he's not gonna let them go.
Margo: Today's Casey's birthday.
Tom: I know.
Margo: I just -- just want time back, time when both Casey and Adam were little and I could hold them and I could keep them. I could keep them safe.
Tom: Honey, that's it. That's it!
Margo: What? What are you talking about?
Tom: What you said about the boys being little. I -- I have to get in touch with Reverend Shaw.
Margo: W -- what? About what?
Tom: Do you remember when -- when Adam did a Christmas pageant here? It was snowing.
Margo: A tunnel. There's a tunnel.
Tom: From the classrooms to the church.
Margo: Yes, so they -- so they would stay warm. And the school is still there.
Tom: I bet the tunnel's still there, too.
Margo: Yes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: Get away from me! Where are you going?
Alison: To stop Mick.
Casey: Let the cops do that! If we're lucky, they'll shoot him.
Alison: What are you going to do?
Casey: We got to get out of here. And then I got to let my mom get back with the cops.
Alison: If the cops rush Mick, he will panic, and he could hurt someone. I've got to talk to him.
Casey: No, no, Ali. I can't let you go out there.
Alison: Just let me go.
Casey: I can't.
Alison: You hate me now. Why don't you just let me go?
Casey: When did you stop loving me? You had to stop loving me, right, to sleep with him?
Alison: I do love you.
Casey: You know -- I can't stop thinking about the other day when I came home and you were sleeping in the bed. It looked like you were dreaming, I guess, smiling. You looked so beautiful. Leaned down and kissed you on the face. You didn't even open your eyes. You reached back, and you kissed me. I thought you were dreaming about us, but now -- who were you really dreaming about? When you open your eyes, who do you want to see?
Alison: You. I want you. I love you and -- and to be married to you for the rest of my life. Damn it. He is what I chose. And I can't change it, and I can't take it back.
Casey: Please, don't go out there. Come with me. We'll go to the cops, and they'll keep us safe.
Alison: I've got to try to get through to him. And if there is any part of you that wants to stop me, just don't.
Casey: Ali -- Ali!
Alison: I was dreaming of him. Remember that. I was dreaming about him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: While you are in the begging mood, how about you beg me for forgiveness for the years of disrespect and betrayal for being a crushing disappointment?
Paul: No. I'm -- I'm done. I'm done. I'm done begging.
Mick: Sure about that?
Paul: My whole life -- I've been scared of what my father can do to me. But even through a cyborg like you, he can't touch me, because I have something in my life that James Stenbeck never had or could even hope to understand.
Mick: Enlighten me.
Paul: Love. Love. The kind of love that James was never capable of giving to me or to anybody else. I love you.
Emily: I love you.
Paul: I love you, and I want to spend whatever time I have left loving you as much as you love me.
Barbara: Game's over. You lose.
Mick: Time you had left is up.
Emily: No! [Crying]
Barbara: Paul!
Alison: Mick! Don't shoot. I'm ready to go. Just come with me. Mick, you don't belong in this church, and neither do I. We've both been pretending.
Emily: Alison, please, stay away from him.
Alison: He won't hurt me. And you won't hurt Casey, either. Casey's not why you're here. I heard what Paul said. James Stenbeck was incapable of love. But you're not. I know you're not.
Mick: You don't know me.
Alison: I know Mick Dante, and he's just as much James' prisoner as we are. And I know how you suffered, and I know how much you want to do what's right.
Mick: Stop justifying what you've done! You cheated on your fiancé! You were not with him out of love. You were with him to get respect.
Alison: No, that's not true.
Mick: And you weren't drawn to Mick Dante out of compassion. It was lust -- lust for life, lust for a passionate, exciting life. He gave you things that this boy couldn't offer, and you jumped at it.
Alison: No. No.
Mick: You want me to believe you? You want me to go with you? Admit it. You tell him who you really are and why he will never be enough for you.
Casey: She already did. She told me how she dreams about you, how she can't help herself and that she wants -- what she wants is you.
Mick: You told him that?
Alison: Please, come with me.
Mick: No. Stay back. You betrayed me once, called in the cops. That's not gonna happen again.
Alison: I was pretending, just trying to be the person I thought I should be. But that's over now, just like James Stenbeck is over. Mick -- come with me. I'm yours. I'm only yours.
Casey: Alison.
Margo: This guy is a Stenbeck clone. Stenbeck always has a way out. You guys blast in there, and you're gonna think that you've got him. He's gonna set up a decoy. It could be one of the hostages. It could be my son. Please. Come on, you've got kids. Please, you've got to let me do this.
Captain: All right. We'll cover the other exits.
Margo: Thank you.
Paul: Please. This church is giving me the creeps.
Henry: Yeah, that's a good idea, before Daddio comes back and finishes us off, right?
Margo: Where is he? Where's Dante?
Henry: He's gone.
Emily: Yeah, thanks to Alison. She offered herself in our place.
Tom: Casey?
Barbara: He went after them.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: We have to keep moving. The police are gonna know by now that we ran away, okay? Come on.
Mick: I'm gonna keep moving on my own. You're a little conspicuous in that wedding dress.
Alison: Well, where are you gonna go? Are you gonna run away?
Mick: Gathering details for the police, Alison?
Alison: No, I --
Mick: Look, you don't have to keep pretending you care about me. Everyone's safe.
Alison: Mick -- it's you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: Okay, lay down. Are you okay? You all right? Margo, where the hell is the ambulance?
Margo: They're sending it in now.
Barbara: [Sighs] Oh, I'm sorry.
Henry: Its okay, it's okay. That's what it's there for.
Tom: Any word on Casey?
Margo: I'm going after him.
Tom: Well, where's your backup?
Margo: Practically the entire police force is looking for this guy.
Tom: Well, I'm not married to them. Call for backup.
Margo: I am not taking anyone off this search. This is a hunt. I'm not sending anyone on a hunch. I'm gonna go. I got to get to him before it's too late.
Tom: I want you both coming out of there safe. Do you hear me?
Margo: Yes, yes, yes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mick: What is it?
Alison: It's a change. You were just so completely him, and I kept looking and waiting for you to show up. Just when you do it, it's so fast and --
Mick: Scary?
Alison: Sad that James can just completely take you over like that, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. It must be awful.
Mick: What's awful is knowing that you don't trust me anymore.
Alison: Can he come back?
Mick: I'm glad that you saved Paul and everyone in the church, and I'm really grateful that you tried to save me, but you don't have to keep pretending that you care about me.
Alison: I do care about you, Mick.
Mick: I'm sorry for a lot of the things that I've done. I'm sorry that James takes me over. I'm sorry that I shot Paul. I'm sorry for all the cruel things that I said and did in that church. I am not sorry that I stopped you from getting married.
Alison: You hurt Casey. We both did.
Mick: Better to hurt him now than destroy him later. You did not want to be Mrs. Casey Hughes.
Alison: No. I truly wanted to be his wife.
Mick: You wanted to belong to someone.
Alison: Yes.
Mick: And you do. I love you. I know I don't deserve you, but I love you.
[Alison chuckles]
Mick: What? Why are you smiling?
Alison: Because -- it's you again. It's really you.
Mick: I know that I have no right to ask this, but, um, would you be with me? Would you come with me, whatever happens?
Casey: Alison!
Alison: No! You'll have to shoot me first.
Casey: No, get out of the way.
Margo: Police! Drop the gun, Dante. Drop it!
Mick: Good-bye, Alison.
[Tires screech]
Mick: Oh, my God!
Alison: Mick! Mick!
Emily: I don't know what I would do if I lost you.
Paul: I'm right here. Come on. My father, in the flesh or in the spirit or otherwise is never gonna hurt me again.
Emily: James has a way of coming back to haunt us every time.
Paul: I'm a new man. Did you hear what I said? Did you? Give us a baby.
Emily: No, no, no, no, no. No.
Paul: We can start right here.
Emily: No.
Paul: Come here.
Emily: No, just listen -- listen to what I have to say, okay? You -- you said it. You said it from the very beginning, but I wouldn't listen to you. You're right. We don't need a child to fill this gap in our lives. We have each other.
Paul: That's enough for you?
Emily: You bet it is.
Barbara: What are you still doing here?
Henry: [Sighs] You gave me a look after I said that no one would be waiting or weeping for me.
Barbara: Because you were wrong. You have Katie.
Henry: Not even close.
Barbara: Look, you took me to the wedding to make her jealous.
Henry: I took you to the wedding because I was jealous. I wanted to be with Katie, but she doesn't see me that way. And you do.
Barbara: But I'm old and desperate.
Henry: That is exactly how James wanted you to feel. You need to get back to who you were -- strong, sexy. You beat cancer, Barbara. That's a lot tougher than James Stenbeck.
Barbara: Thanks for trying to buck me up.
Henry: I'm just trying to remind you of what you already knew. The years have made you better. You're not that wimpy, sappy ingénue that fell in love with the wrong guy, okay? You are a formidable woman -- a woman who fights and wins. And quite frankly, you're more gorgeous than ever.
Barbara: You need to leave. You need to go out there and find yourself a woman with more staying power than Vienna and more insight than Katie and someone who's a lot younger than me.
Henry: You know what you need to do? You need to turn around. You need to lie on your back. And you need to close your eyes. And you need to stay right here.
Barbara: That feels really good.
Henry: It does feel really good. That's all that matters.
Barbara: For now.
Henry: For now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: Is -- is he gonna make it?
EMT: You're a nurse, Alison. You know the drill.
Alison: Internal injuries?
EMT: Doesn't look good.
Tom: Hey. How are you?
Casey: A little rope burn, but I'm fine. How's, uh, Granddad and Kim? Uh, Mom said you went to check on them.
Tom: Yeah, I did. They're -- they're fine. Where's Alison?
Margo: That's what Casey wanted to talk to us about.
Casey: Together, so I only have to say it once.
Tom: What is it?
Casey: Back there, I found out that Alison slept with Mick.
Tom: Oh --
Margo: I don't understand. Did -- did they know each other before he came to Oakdale?
Casey: No, no.
Margo: Then when?
Casey: A few days ago.
Tom: Did Dante tell you this?
Casey: Alison admitted it.
Tom: Well, maybe she just did that to pacify him in the heat of the moment.
Casey: No. She meant it.
Margo: That's why he wouldn't release her in the first round of hostages?
Casey: Yeah. But it's -- its good he didn't. She really got through to him. If she hadn't, I don't know how many people would have died today.
Tom: Aw, Case --
Casey: Can we just go home? I want to get this suit off.
Margo: I have to check on Dante's status.
Casey: Okay. I'll wait in the car.
Margo: Okay. We'll be right there. How could she do that to him?
Tom: Casey.
Margo: Let's go.
[NEXT_ON]
Carly: Maybe it feels good to be around a man who actually wants me.
Jack: You think I don't want you?
Alison: I do love you.
Casey: What is that supposed to mean, huh? That you didn't sleep with Mick?
[Monitor beeping]
Paul: You're telling me to turn it off? You want me to pull the plug? With pleasure.
[Monitor flat lines]","The hostage crisis continues inside All Angels Church as Mick who has been taken over by James personality forces Alison to admit to Casey that she slept with him. Casey is deeply hurt and tells Alison that he thought he was the one who was foolish because he thought he wasn't worthy of her love. Casey tells Alison he never wants to see her again. Mick as James also makes Paul beg for Emily's life and Paul does that until he realizes that James or a brainwashed form of him can't hurt him anymore because he has Emily's love and that is all that is important. ""James"" tells Barbara that she is pathetic because she tried so hard to be young that she slept with a man that only used her for her money. Henry defends Barbara and tries to go for Mick's gun but fails in his attempt. Alison pleads for the real Mick to come out and when he eventually does she leaves the church with him.",summ_screen
"[Thermometer beeps]
[Vienna laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: This is gin, Baby!
Katie: Don't say that word.
Brad: Gin?
Katie: Baby.
Brad: Oh. Yeah. Yeah.
Katie: We're trying to keep our minds off the whole subject, remember?
Brad: Right, right, right, right, right, yeah, I'm sorry. Just okay, okay. Let's play. I want to keep my hot streak going. I meant my winning streak.
Katie: Maybe we should think of something else to keep us distracted.
Brad: Like what?
Katie: I don't know. Um, you hungry?
Brad: Yes. I mean, no. Not for food anyway.
Katie: Brad!
Brad: Oh, come on. I know, I know. I'm just so frustrated.
Katie: I know, but you have to save yourself for Vienna. You know what I mean.
Brad: Okay. I guess I can go for, you know, a little bite of something.
Katie: Okay.
Brad: I meant food.
Katie: We have Chinese food leftover. Steamed dumplings, spicy beef.
Brad: Steamed dumplings?
Katie: Spicy beef.
Brad: No. Nothing steamy or spicy! No.
[Telephone rings]
Katie: Oh, thank God!
Brad: Hello?
Vienna: I dropped an egg!
Brad: Oh, Katie once told me the best thing to do is just to scoop it up. If you try to wipe it, it'll just smear all over.
Vienna: Brad! Not that kind of an egg!
Brad: What? Oh, oh, oh. Oh, you mean, um --
Vienna: Yes! Yes!
Katie: What?
Brad: Vienna dropped an egg.
Katie: Vienna? Hi, you're ovulating?
Vienna: Yes! Yes! I called the doctor! So, um, I'll meet you at the hospital.
Katie: We'll be right there. Oh! This is it!
Brad: Whoo!
Katie: Are you ready?
Brad: Are you kidding? Are you kidding? After all this abstinence? I mean my the torpedoes are fully loaded! The fleet is ready to take off! My guns are --
Katie: I got the picture.
Brad: Right, okay. All right, we are going to make a baby today, Honey.
Katie: Not exactly the way I pictured it.
Brad: Okay, maybe not. Okay, but in nine months we're going to be taking our own little baby home with us, just like we planned.
Katie: What if it doesn't work?
Brad: Then we'll try again next month.
Katie: What if Vienna changes her mind?
Brad: Are you kidding me? She's more into this than any of us.
Katie: I just wish Henry was.
Brad: He'll be fine. Okay, don't worry. I have a really, really good feeling about this today. All right? It's going to work.
Katie: Then this is it.
Brad: This is it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Henry thinking]
Katie: Okay, Vienna, that's right. Breathe! Oh, you're doing great!
Vienna: It's coming! I can feel it!
Katie: Okay! One more push!
Vienna: I want Henry to catch it!
Henry: What me?
[Vienna breathing heavily]
Vienna: Yeah, please! I want you to be a part of it! It would mean the world to me!
Henry: No, no, no. We need like a doctor or nurse or something like that!
[Vienna grunting]
Katie: Oh, we don't have time for that now!
Henry: Yeah, but, but --
Katie: Do it!
Henry: You know, okay, okay, what do I do?
Katie: Catch it when it pops out.
Henry: That's it?
Katie: Yes! But make sure it doesn't slip through your fingers!
Henry: Okay, okay, okay! Okay. I'm ready!
Katie: Okay, Vienna! Push!
Vienna: I'm pushing!
[Vienna grunting]
Brad: Whoo! Hello, sucker!
[Henry screaming]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: Henry.
Henry: What?
Vienna: What's wrong?
Henry: What? What?
Vienna: I'm ready.
Henry: For what?
Vienna: To go to the hospital.
Henry: Okay. Um, I'll see you later.
Vienna: You don't want to go with me? You don't want to be there when Brad gets me pregnant?
Henry: Of course I do. Where else would I want to be?
Vienna: Well then, let's go. Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: You okay?
Luke: Yeah. It was just hard to relive it.
Noah: Yeah. Well, hopefully our statements will help put Mark behind bars where he belongs.
Luke: I just don't know why they had to go after Kevin, too.
Noah: Well, he was an accessory after the fact. I mean, he helped Mark avoid getting caught. He almost got Alison killed.
Luke: I know, it's just --
Noah: Hey, Mark sold Elwood the drugs that killed Reg. And then he killed Elwood to shut him up. He's in there now in a place where he can't hurt anybody else, and that's because of you.
Luke: Me? What did I do?
Noah: You never gave up. You stuck with it until you made sure that that killer was brought to justice.
Luke: Yeah. But I can't stop thinking, if I hadn't gotten Elwood to meet me on that bridge then --
Noah: Mark would've killed him someplace else. Elwood was cracking long before you ever spoke to him.
Luke: Yeah, I guess so.
Noah: Luke, come on! A killer has been caught who was peddling dangerous drugs. You did a great thing.
Luke: Yeah, but then why do I still feel like crap?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Yes. I will give them both the message. Thanks. That was Grant Moranís office.
Lucinda: From Starglow Foundation?
Lily: Yeah. You and Luke are supposed to have a meeting with him today.
Lucinda: Today? Today? I don't --
Lily: Well, Brian set it up before he left. Evidently, he proposed some sort of partnership with Luke's foundation and Starglow.
Lucinda: Today? It's news to me.
Lily: Maybe Luke knows about it. I should call him.
[Phone ringing back]
Luke: It's Luke, leave a message.
[Answering machine beeps]
Lily: Hey, Sweetie, it's Mom. Are you aware that you and your grandmother have a meeting at the foundation today? Give me a call when you get this message.
Lucinda: He never answers his cell phone anymore.
Lily: I know. It's usually turned off. He has been in such a deep funk since that election. You know, I wouldn't be surprised if you have to go to that meeting by yourself.
Lucinda: Oh, Darling, I can't do that.
Lily: Why not? You've kept up with the foundation's business, haven't you?
Lucinda: That's not the problem.
Lily: What is?
Lucinda: Open your eyes, Lily.
Lily: What are you talking about?
Lucinda: Facts are facts, Honey. I'm -- I'm much too sick. I can't leave the house.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Hey! You're here! Oh, I don't know how we are ever going to thank you. And you, too.
Henry: I'm just the chaperone.
Vienna: So what do we do now?
Brad: We find a doctor. All right. We'll be right back.
Vienna: Okay.
Henry: It's not too late to change your mind.
Vienna: Why would I do that?
Henry: Oh, I don't know, uh, morning sickness? Swollen feet? Walrus waddle?
Vienna: Well, you're forgetting the enormous breasts.
Henry: Yeah, well, there's good and bad in everything, I suppose. Vienna, look, I still don't understand how you can have his child in you for nine months, and then just give it away.
Vienna: Why do you keep harping on that?
Henry: Because you're about to do something really huge, and I just want to make sure you don't have any doubts.
Vienna: I don't have doubts, but clearly you do. I think, once -- once I get pregnant, and you'll see how happy everyone is, you'll get over it.
Henry: Let's -- let's hope so.
Vienna: Listen, if you want us to back out, this is your last chance to say so.
Henry: We promised Brad and Katie.
Vienna: No, they'll understand if you can't make yourself go through with it. But this is the time to speak up -- or forever hold your peace.
Katie: Okay, what's wrong? Is there a problem?
Vienna: Henry? Is there?
Katie: It's okay. I think it's perfectly natural for you to have second thoughts. I mean, what we're asking you to do is huge. So, if you can't handle it, we'll call it off. We don't want anything to happen to our relationship.
Henry: Doubts? Second thoughts? Moi?
Brad: You sure about this, Bud? 'Cause I'm with Katie. You know, the friendship, it's more important.
Henry: You know what your problem is, you two can't take yes for an answer.
Vienna: Well, we just want to make sure that you're being perfectly honest with us.
Henry: Okay, um, to be brutally honest with you. Uh, yes, I've had doubts, a million doubts, a billion doubts. I mean, who wouldn't?
Brad: Well, we all would.
Henry: I mean, the love of my life is about to carry another man's baby. I just -- I just think that what we're doing is wonderful. And Vienna's being incredibly generous.
Brad: Amen to that.
Henry: I think this will bring us closer together. And so I'm fully on board. Okay?
Katie: We could not have two better friends.
Nurse: Ms. Hyatt, we're ready for you.
Vienna: This is it.
Henry: Yeah.
Nurse: These are for you, Mr. Snyder.
Katie: Oh, you're going to have fun.
Brad: No magazines necessary. Just --
Katie: Why, are you going to think of me?
Brad: Of course.
Nurse: You sure you don't want the magazines, just in case?
Brad: Look, I've never had trouble before. All right, this is it. Let's set out to sea, men.
Katie: So, Henry -- anything new?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: Figuring out what to do with your life is hard work. It doesn't just happen. You know? You try something, it doesn't work out, you try something else.
Luke: Is that what you're doing?
Noah: Well, I guess that's what college is for. So, when people tell you, maybe you should go back to college, it's because you probably should go back to college.
Luke: Yeah, maybe. I just don't think so. But speaking of college, don't you have a mid-term that you have to study for?
Noah: I do. Are you going to be okay?
Luke: Yeah. Yeah, if I want somebody to tell me to go back to college, I'll call one of my parents. Or my grandmother. Or my other grandmother. Or my aunt, or my uncle, or my little brother.
Noah: Okay. You know, I get your point.
Luke: Look, I'll see you around.
Noah: Uh, Luke? Nah, you'll figure it out.
Luke: Yeah. Sure.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Mother, I'm so sorry.
Lucinda: For what, Darling?
Lily: For not being more sensitive to you. You are just always so upbeat and resilient, and you never complain. I had no idea how hard this radiation was hitting you.
Lucinda: Believe me, it packs a wallop. I'm just disappointed -- disappointed in my body.
Lily: Well, I hate to break it to you, but you're human.
Lucinda: Evidently.
Lily: And you will get better.
Lucinda: I miss Brian. I miss him. I liked him. He was nice. I know, he was gay, closeted gay, but I -- I miss him. He sure thought I was the greatest woman ever were. The cat's meow. Okay. So, what are we going to do about this damn foundation?
Lily: I should keep trying to reach Luke.
Lucinda: Someone from the board of directors must be at the meeting.
Lily: You mean me?
Lucinda: Well, you know all about it, and you know Grant.
Lily: Well, I know Grant socially, but I don't know the business of the foundation.
Lucinda: Darling, you know enough.
Lily: Oh, Luke, good. You got my message.
Luke: What message?
Lily: You have a meeting at the foundation today.
Luke: Oh, well, can't you take care of that for me?
Lily: No, she can't!
Luke: Why not?
Lily: She's not feeling up to it today.
Lucinda: Anyway, Sweetheart, this is your foundation, not mine.
Luke: Okay, well then, just cancel the meeting.
Lily: Luke, I thought the foundation was important to you.
Luke: Well, it is. I just -- I just don't feel up to it right now.
Lucinda: Well, come on. What the hell is going on? You can't just walk away from something like that.
Luke: I'm not walking away from anything, Grandmother. I'm just taking a break.
Lily: Fine. Don't go. I will.
Luke: Fine. Good. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone rings back]
[Cell phone rings]
Noah: Hello?
Lily: Noah, its Lily. Are you busy?
Noah: Um, just studying. Is everything okay?
Lily: Not really. I could use your help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: I'm sorry you're not feeling well, Grandmother. Is there anything I can do?
Lucinda: Yeah, you can tell me why you're such a spoiled brat!
Lily: Noah, thanks for doing this. You know so much more about the foundation than I do. And Luke just flat-out refused to come.
Noah: Well, I was with Luke all morning, and I have to say, he seemed pretty down.
Lily: He's lost. He doesn't know what to do with himself. He used to be so level-headed.
Noah: Luke? Level-headed? When exactly was that?
Lily: When he was five.
Noah: He's having a hard time. He just needs to figure it out himself. And we need to give him the space to do that.
Lily: You are so patient and understanding. My son is lucky to have you.
Noah: I am the lucky one. Okay? He's helped me through some pretty tough stuff of my own. I'm just lucky to return the favor. Oh, my God.
Lily: What is he doing here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Thank you, Henry. Thank you so much. I know you're not crazy about all this, but I appreciate you letting us do this.
Henry: You're just lucky I'm crazy about you.
Brad: Uh, hey, can you come over here just for a second? There seems to be a problem.
Katie: Oh, you want me to get you the magazines?
Brad: No, no, no, that's not it. Just the whole business. I don't know why, but it's not working.
Henry: Is there a problem?
Brad: No, everything is fine. Everything is fine. Couldn't be better.
Henry: Okay. So, what's the hold-up?
Brad: There isn't any hold-up.
Henry: Uh --
Brad: Uh, no. That's not what I meant.
Katie: Please, Henry. This is hard enough.
Henry: Well, then there shouldn't be a problem.
Katie: You know all those nice things I just said about you, I take them back.
Henry: Okay, all right, I'm going. Brad.
Katie: Just ignore him. Don't even think about him, don't even think about anyone around here. You have one job right now, and that is to relax.
Brad: Can you come in here with me.
Katie: No.
Brad: Why not?
Katie: Because we're practically in public.
Brad: Exactly. I mean, this has never been a problem for you before. What about that time we did it in the green room during the Christmas special?
Katie: This is different.
Brad: I know. This time we're trying to make baby together. You know, and you said you wanted to be a part of it. This is your chance --
Katie: Oh, yeah. I would get to be part of it.
Brad: Big part.
Katie: All right. What the hell are we waiting for?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucinda: You upset 'cause I called you a spoiled brat?
Luke: Where would you get that idea?
Lucinda: Kid, I never pull punches with you.
Luke: Or anyone for that matter.
Lucinda: So what are you going to do about it?
Luke: Well, I'm going to think of something equally insulting to throw in your face.
Lucinda: No, that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the foundation.
Luke: I don't know. I just don't think I'm very good for it right now.
Lucinda: Why not?
Luke: Because I'm -- I've changed so much since when it began. I'm not so naive now.
Lucinda: Luke, you have a lot of money. There are people in trouble, more than I've ever seen in my entire business life. How is it naive for you to want to try to help?
Luke: All right, well let's just get real about why I started this foundation. It wasn't just to help people. It was because I wanted to find a way that I could stick it to my-so-called father.
Lucinda: And you'd fling the foundation in the fine Italian face of Damian Grimaldi?
Luke: Exactly. He gave me that money because he had a guilty conscience. So what did I do? I turn around, and I use that money on something that I know would just bug the hell out of him.
Lucinda: Good, you got your ""Gotcha"" moment. Now what are you going to do?
Luke: I don't know! I just don't want to feel like a hypocrite anymore. I don't want to run around pretending that I'm some do-gooder when all I really am is just some stupid college kid who got kicked out of school for stealing the student government election.
Lucinda: Oh, Honey. My darling, you are so much more than that. I'm just trying to get you to be realistic. You won't always be able to do anything. Right now you can. And if you have the wherewithal, and if you have this opportunity, and if you don't grab it, and do the best that you can do, Mark my words, you're just going to regret it forever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brian: Hello, Lily. Noah.
Lily: Brian, it's great to see you.
Brian: Thank you. It's good to see you, too. Where's Luke?
Noah: Uh, not here.
Lily: We weren't expecting you.
Brian: I made the connection with the Starglow foundation before I left, I thought I should be here to make the introductions.
Lily: Oh, well, I appreciate the thought, but I'm not sure it's necessary. I know Grant Moran.
Brian: Oh, well, I'll just make sure everything comes off smoothly then. Oh, hello, Grant.
Grant: Hello.
Brian: You remember Lily Snyder, of course.
Grant: Oh, yes, of course. Nice to see you both.
Lily: And you as well. This is Noah Mayer.
Grant: Hello.
Noah: Hi. Nice to meet you. Um, excuse me, I have to make a quick phone call.
Luke: Hey. How's your studying going?
Noah: I'm at Worldwide, at your foundation meeting, and you need to get here now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: Mission accomplished.
Katie: The nurse just took the sample to be washed.
Henry: Why washed?
Vienna: Well, they have to wash the sperm because --
Henry: Never mind. Never mind.
Doctor: We're ready.
Henry: Okay, well, I guess we should leave them to their work.
Vienna: No! I want everyone here.
Henry: Shouldn't this be a private moment?
Vienna: No. We're all in this together. We're ready.
Henry: No, we're not.
Vienna: Well, Henry.
Henry: Um, you. I need you to come over here. And turn this way. And stand right like this. And don't move, okay? Um, okay, we're ready.
Doctor: Now you might feel some cramping when I introduce the syringe.
Vienna: Okay, Doctor, if it's okay, um, I'd like Henry to do it.
Henry: What?
Vienna: If anyone's going to inject me, it should be you.
Doctor: This is a medical procedure.
Vienna: Please, Doctor.
Brad: Swim for it, boys!
Henry: Oh, would you please.
[Tray hits the floor]
Vienna: Oh!
Henry: I'm so sorry.
Katie: It's okay. It's okay. We'll just do it again.
Brad: Excuse me?
Katie: You'll be fine. You can do it.
Brad: Not without you, I can't. Let's go. Excuse me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brian: Even though I no longer work with the Luke Snyder foundation, I'm still deeply committed to its success. I hope that you and Starglow feel the same about our partnership.
Grant: Without your direct involvement? I'm sorry, but your mission statement is just too vague.
Noah: Uh, excuse me, but what's vague about it?
Luke: Oh, it's not too vague. The problem is that it's too clear.
Lily: I didn't think you were coming.
Luke: Noah called me. Now, let me try and guess what it is you don't like. Could it be our support for the gay film festival? Our contribution to the campaign for hate crime legislation? So, well, it's like you said in the very beginning, Brian. Some professionals don't like things that are so, uh, controversial. But this foundation is dedicated to the equal rights for everyone. Now you can stay and help make that a reality, or you can go, and we can do it without the help of the Starglow foundation.
Grant: Brian, you agree with all this?
Lily: Let's be clear. Brian is no longer part of the Luke Snyder foundation. But everyone who is supports Luke 100%.
Noah: That's right.
Luke: But if Brian has something to say, by all means, you should say it. I mean, isn't that we're fighting for? So that everybody can get their voice heard. So, Brian, go ahead.
Brian: As Lily said, I'm no longer part of this foundation, but I happen to agree with them. This is a private foundation endowed by Luke Snyder. He has a wide variety of interests, including equal rights. And you may be right that the mission statement needs clarification, but the mission itself couldn't be clearer. If Starglow doesn't want to be part of that, we'll find other partners who do.
Grant: Well, then I'd advise you to start looking.
Brian: You look surprised.
Luke: Not half as surprised as you.
Brian: You're probably right. But I meant every word of it.
Lily: Luke, what did Noah say to get you to come?
Luke: Uh, he told me that Brian was here and I should show my face before he screwed everything up.
Noah: And I was so wrong.
Brian: I don't blame you. And it's good that you were here, whatever the reason, this foundation needs you.
Lily: Brian? If you have some time, would you stop by the house? My mother would love a visit.
Brian: Are you sure about that?
Lily: Absolutely.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Okay, let's pretend that we're not in a hospital bed with everybody waiting for us.
Brad: You want to try one of those playacting things that Henry and Vienna love so much?
Katie: No.
Brad: You can be an intern or patient --
Katie: No, no. Listen, we're at home. In our bed.
Brad: Okay.
Katie: The lights are down, candles glowing. Music's playing.
Brad: Keep going.
Katie: Liberty's out. So, we're all alone. We have all the time in the world. But this time when we make love, it's going to be different -- because we're going to be bringing a new child into the world.
Brad: It's okay.
Katie: I just wish it could really be that way.
Brad: The baby is still going to be ours. And they are going to have the most wonderful mother.
Katie: I love you so much, Brad.
Brad: I love you, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: It was an accident. Right?
Henry: What?
Vienna: Just tell me that you didn't knock the tray on purpose.
Henry: Of course not. I would never consciously do something like that.
Vienna: What do you mean?
Henry: I can't be responsible for my subconscious.
Vienna: Oh, I just wish I knew what has gotten you so scared.
Henry: I don't want to lose you.
Vienna: Why would you lose me?
Henry: You're having another man's baby.
Vienna: Oh, it's a medical procedure. It's not a love affair. You shouldn't be jealous.
Henry: What, of Brad? Of course not.
Vienna: Then what?
Henry: The baby.
Vienna: You're jealous of the baby?
Henry: I think I am. Yeah. I think I am.
Vienna: Well, it's not even born yet.
Henry: I know. I know, Sweetie, but -- when it's growing in you, you're going to be spending so much attention on it, how can I expect you to have any leftover for me?
Vienna: Oh, Henry. Nothing will ever replace you in my heart. Nothing.
Brad: We're ready!
Doctor: And can I make a suggestion? This time let me do it, alone?
Vienna: That's a good idea.
Henry: Yeah.
Brad: That means you, Slippery Pete.
Katie: Good luck.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Thank you. Hello.
Lucinda: Hey, hi, you're back. How'd it go?
Luke: Could have gone better.
Lucinda: Oh, well, I want to hear all about it.
Lily: First, there is someone who would like to say hello.
Lucinda: Brian?
Brian: Hello, Lucinda. It's so good to see you.
Lucinda: What are you doing here?
Brian: Lily thought you might not mind a visitor.
Lucinda: No, no, I mean, what are you doing here? From whence have you come?
Luke: Brian was at the meeting. He was awesome.
Brian: I just followed your lead.
Lucinda: Now I really want to hear about it.
Brian: I'll understand if you'd rather I left.
Lucinda: No. Sit. I won't bite.
Brian: It's so good to see you.
Lucinda: What were you doing at the meeting?
Brian: Well, I thought since the partnership was my idea, I would make sure everything went smoothly.
Lucinda: Oh, did it?
Luke: No, not exactly.
Brian: Turns out that Grant Moran is less than willing to affiliate with a foundation dedicated to gay rights. And Luke let him have it, eloquently.
Luke: Yes, but then Brian backed me up. Also, very eloquently.
Brian: Mm-hmm.
Lucinda: Does that mean you're going to have your old job back?
Brian: Well, no, I think it would be better if Luke found another administrator. Someone who can work closely with him on the issues he wants to fight for.
Lucinda: Luke, does this mean you're back at the helm?
Luke: Well, yes, I guess I decided it's time I stop being such a spoiled brat.
Noah: Well, Brian, could you suggest anyone to be the new administrator?
Brian: Well, if would have to be somebody committed to your issues, who also has executive experience. Running a foundation is a lot like running a business.
Lily: True. Come to think of it, I might know someone.
Luke: Really? Who?
Lily: Me.
Luke: I think it's worth a try.
Lily: Wait, one condition.
Luke: Oh, Mother, with you it's always one condition.
Lily: You have to promise me, you won't disappear.
Luke: Was this all just some big scheme to get me back at work?
Noah: I wish we were that devious.
Lily: And effective.
Luke: Well, it worked.
Noah: Yeah?
Luke: Yeah.
Noah: Terrific. Now I have got to go. I've got a mid-term to study for. So good to see you.
Brian: Thanks.
Luke: I'll walk you. It was awesome seeing you.
Brian: Thanks.
Lily: Bye.
Lucinda: Lily, are you sure that you want to do this? It's an awful lot of work. Awful lot of pressure.
Lily: That's exactly what I'm looking for.
Lucinda: Brian, do you think they'd be a good team?
Brian: Well, like I said, it'd be great for the foundation. But it's going to be stressful. Luke is very political.
Lily: He cares. And so do I.
Brian: Then I think you'll be great. Please don't hesitate to call me if I can be of help. Okay?
Lily: Thank you, Brian. Now I'll let you two talk.
Lucinda: You looking good.
Brian: So are you.
Lucinda: You always used to give it to me straight. Don't stop now.
Brian: All right, you're looking pale, and tired. Are you taking your vitamins?
Lucinda: Yeah, I miss you fussing around me.
Brian: I missed you, too.
Lucinda: What are you doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: What are you so happy about?
Noah: I'm proud of you.
Luke: Proud of me? 'Cause I showed up? That's not something to be so proud of.
Noah: Yeah it is, considering the way you've been acting. Believe me it is.
Luke: Yeah, I mean, I guess I have been kind of down lately, huh?
Noah: Try whiny and self-absorbed.
Luke: You and my grandmother. She called me a spoiled brat.
Noah: No argument here. But today, at that meeting, you were yourself again.
Luke: It felt good.
Noah: So are you really going to go back to work for the foundation?
Luke: Yeah, well, there's a lot of work to be done. And no reason to wait.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: The doctor said we could go. It's celebration time.
Katie: Whoo!
Henry: Oh, hey, that's my idea of a celebration. Balloons and cupcakes.
Vienna: Well, I'm starving. I don't know why I have this craving for sugar, but I do.
Henry: Sweetheart, Sweetheart, you can't be pregnant yet. You know.
Vienna: Well, why not? Maybe little Sven or Inga is already down there.
Katie: Sven or Inga?
Brad: Wait, Vienna, you do know that you don't get to choose the name of the baby, right?
Vienna: Why not? I'm going to carry this baby for nine months. I want to be able to talk to her.
Brad: Yeah, I mean, of course you do.
Vienna: Then when she's born you can name her whatever you want, but I need to call her something.
Brad: I know. I know. Vienna, but --
Katie: Brad, no, I think it's really great that Vienna wants to talk to our baby. It's part of her body right now, and so she can call it Sven, or Inga, or whatever she wants.
Brad: You sure?
Katie: Positive.
Henry: Well that's settled, let's get out of here.
Katie: Oh, wait, here, let me help you up.
Brad: Yeah, here.
Vienna: I'm fine.
Brad: Oh no! Not when you might be walking for two.
Vienna: Mm-hmm. Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: You know who you reminded me of today?
Luke: Who?
Noah: The guy I first met. First thing I remember about you is just how comfortable you were in your own skin. And that was so amazing to me.
Luke: Well, you were pretty amazing to me, too.
Noah: I was a mess. I was half in the closet, and half in denial. I was lucky if I remembered my own name.
Luke: Yeah, well, I knew you'd get past that.
Noah: If I did, it was because of you. And watching you go through all this, I just wanted to tell you that you are still the man you were when we first met. I didn't know how to help you get it back. But you did it yourself, today.
Luke: So you're proud of me?
Noah: Yeah, I already told you.
Luke: Well, why don't you show me?
Noah: Why don't you come back to the dorm and let me.
Luke: All right, but don't expect to be getting any studying done.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brian: You don't have to worry. I'm not -- I'm not trying to worm my way back into your life.
Lucinda: I didn't think that that's what you were.
Brian: I've done -- I've done everything I can to honor your wishes. That's why I won't come back to the foundation.
Lucinda: You can, please. You can if you want to.
Brian: I think, um, Lily just took my job. Anyway, I already have one.
Lucinda: Oh, good.
Brian: Yeah, it's in Minneapolis. It's not too far, but it's a safe distance. And I only came because Lily asked me to.
Lucinda: I'm glad you did.
Brian: So am I. I'm glad I did, too. I wanted to see you. And it just felt right to hold your hand.
Lucinda: Me, too.
Brian: Look, I, um -- I know I misled you.
Lucinda: And yourself.
Brian: And I'm not ready to make any kind of public declaration of my sexuality.
Lucinda: No, no, it's your choice. It's your choice.
Brian: But I -- I'd like to have some kind of relationship with you. I'd like to -- I'd like to know you. You're my friend.
Lucinda: I can do that.
Brian: You sure?
Lucinda: I've always wanted to have a friend in Minnesota.
Brian: So you won't mind if I keep in touch?
Lucinda: No, please do it. Please, do. There's no point in grudges. It's a waste of time. And -- we married because I felt my life was slipping away and you helped me get my hands around it again. And I will always be grateful to you for that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: Guys, come on. I'm not sick, you know.
Katie: I know. But the doctor said you shouldn't move anymore than you have to, just for a little while.
Brad: Yeah, give my boys a chance to close the deal.
Henry: Oh, can we put an end to the metaphors, please?
Vienna: Oh, come on, there's nothing to worry about. Oh, it's happening, Katie. I know it. You want to feel?
Katie: Oh, yes, I would love to. Okay this might just be the power of suggestion, but I actually feel something.
Henry: That would take some awfully big molecules.
Brad: Well, this is my boys we're talking about. Sorry. Sorry.
Vienna: Brad? Brad? Don't you want to feel your baby, too?
Katie: Yes, yes, yes.
Brad: Okay.
Henry: Yeah, why not? Sure. Go on.
Katie: Can you feel it?
Brad: You know what? I think I do.
Vienna: Oh, Henry? Come on. Come on.
Henry: Can't say I feel a thing.
Katie: We should all say a prayer.
Brad: Do you mind if I do it? Do you mind if I do it?
Vienna: Oh, good.
Brad: Please. Can I do it?
Vienna: Go ahead.
Brad: Okay, this for you, Sven or Inga. Um, you have nine months to get here. So, I want you to read lots of books, study for your SATs, and put all your pieces in the right places. And may God deliver you to us, safe, healthy and happy.
Vienna: Oh.
Katie: Amen.
Vienna: Amen.
Brad: Amen.
[NEXT_ON]
Lucy: I promised him I wouldn't have anything to do with you anymore, and I expect you to abide by my wishes.
Dusty: I don't think it was a show. I think she meant it.
Meg: Seriously?
Paul: She was just saying how she and Craig were getting along great. Now she's busting into her dad's room?
Emily: Remind me, I don't know what it has to do with Meg.
Paul: I don't either. But I'm sure it does.
Tom: Petitions for emancipated minors are usually granted to the kids who plan to get married, and he can't get married in Illinois without parental approval.
Parker: We're getting married.",Lily and Lucinda hatch a plan to get Luke interested in the foundation again and it works because when Luke thinks that the StarGlow foundation won't work with his foundation because he defends gay rights he defends his foundation . Luke realizes that his foundation is important and decides to work on it again. Brain returns to help with the StarGlow foundation meeting and later visits Lucinda and they agree to be friends. Lily decides to be the new administrator for Luke's foundation.,summ_screen
"Mike: Hey. I booked us a table at the Lakeview to celebrate your relaunch. From the look on your face, I take it that's not a good plan.
Jennifer: I blew it, Mike. I missed almost the entire press conference.
Mike: But you didn't, did you?
Jennifer: Barely. And Dusty tried to fill in for me, but he had reporters asking about waistlines and hems, and it -- that's not funny.
Mike: I know.
Jennifer: Okay, he was not happy. And then my mother was hovering around, probably making everything worse.
Mike: Come on, get off your feet.
Jennifer: No, no. I should probably work on a follow-up press release.
Mike: Sit down. You look like the walking dead.
Jennifer: And I thought I loved you.
Mike: Yeah, you do. I'm gonna pamper you and your baby tonight.
[Knock on door]
Barbara: Hi, Mike.
Mike: Hi.
Barbara: Did Jen get here okay? She was pretty upset.
Jennifer: I'm here, as you could probably see from my car outside. Mom, I'm tired, okay? So if you don't mind --
Barbara: Okay, fine. You rest until your brother gets here.
Jennifer: What?!
Barbara: I had to call Paul.
Mike: Had to?
Jennifer: Family conference. He should be here any moment.
Paul: Hey, I'm here. Hi. What's going on?
Barbara: Jennifer needs our help. And we're gonna pull out all the stops to make sure that she gets it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Celia: We're early.
Casey: It's okay. This way, we can find a good spot to hang.
Celia: You want to be by the dj, right?
Casey: Do you mind?
Celia: Not as long as you promise to look at me as much as you do the music.
Casey: Not a problem.
Celia: Since we're early, maybe we can get our picture taken.
Casey: Let's wait for Will and Alison.
Celia: Why?
Casey: I don't know. Will said he and Ali might stop by, so it would be cool if we could all get our picture taken together.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: Alison, please open up. Yes, I'm still here, and I'm not going anywhere until we talk about this.
Alison: Leave me alone!
Will: No, not until you listen to me.
Alison: Do you want the neighbors to call the police? Go away! Will? This is a trick, isn't it? You sit out there all quiet until I open up the door. Well, forget it! [Knock at door] [Alison screams] Are you nuts? Is that how you broke in here the first time?
Will: No. I never -- Ali, please. We have to talk about this, okay? I'm gonna sit out here until we do. You have to let me explain myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Keith: You look great.
Lily: You like?
Keith: I do. I do like. Where'd you get a costume like that?
Lily: I'm Rose d'angelo's sister. I learned a thing or two about wardrobe.
Keith: Oh, that's flippy, baby. Flippy. That's ""jailhouse rock.""
Lily: Oh. That's a little before my time.
Keith: Oh, come on. It's on TV all the time. He was in his prime then. Let's go public. What do you say?
Lily: Flippy, baby. Flippy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Hey.
Holden: Hey. Thanks for coming by.
Jack: Where's Faith?
Holden: Upstairs, with Lisa.
Jack: All right. Guys' night. Carly's still in Montana, kids are at the sitters. Let's go.
Holden: Jack, what do you know about Keith Morrissey?
Jack: This isn't guys night.
Holden: When you were checking him out for Julia's murder, did anything turn up?
Jack: We didn't get too far before your family started confessing right and left. Why?
Holden: There's a guy upstairs with a gun talking about how much money Keith owes him.
Jack: How do you know that?
Holden: I heard.
Jack: You -- you heard? You just happened by an open door, and there was a guy talking on the phone about Keith?
Holden: Yeah, something like that.
Jack: Maybe you heard wrong.
Holden: No. Keith owes a lot of money. He tried to raid J.J.'s trust fund. Come on. Jack, Lucinda had him checked out.
Jack: Why?
Holden: Because her instincts told her that something was off with the guy, and it turns out she was right. The guy is trouble. And today, Faith tells me that he's moving into the guest house. He's gonna be around my kids 24/7.
Jack: And so those are your concerns? The kids?
Holden: Yeah.
Jack: What does Lily say about this?
Holden: You need to talk to her about it.
Jack: No, no. No way, man!
Holden: Jack, come on.
Jack: This is between the two of you!
Holden: She won't listen to me. She'll listen to you.
Jack: This was a total ambush.
Holden: Yeah, it was. So just do it. Talk to her about our concerns.
Jack: Our concerns?
Holden: Yeah. Come on. It's not asking a lot. Just do it. Do it for me. Don't let me down here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cows mooing]
Margo: Hey, hey, hey!
Tom: Oh, Sandy, you said you'd be here an hour ago!
Margo: The Walden case broke. Oh, we got the feds, we got the thieves. We got 12 arrests. But I took down the feds, and now he's squealing brutality, so I had to stay and do the report.
Tom: Brutality?
Margo: Well, you know, I jumped him from the hood of the car, but it was only a three-foot drop. This guy is like 300 pounds, so it's really more of a roll than a drop. No -- oh, no! It's okay. It'll steam out in the shower. It's okay.
Tom: Um, are you serious?
Margo: You know what? It's your fault, because you told me I had to fix myself up for tonight.
Tom: We don't have time for you to dye your hair!
Margo: I'm just touching up the roots, and Lisa said it'll only take ten minutes.
Tom: And you trust her sense of timing?
Margo: I trust her beauty sense. Now, go and practice your dance steps. I'll be there in 20 minutes.
Tom: Well, take 30 minutes. I got to pick something up. Don't be late.
Margo: I won't, I won't. Okay, so let's see. Ten minutes. Cool.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[The Drifters' ""This Magic Moment""]
Casey: Thanks, man. Sure thing.
Casey: Did you see them?
Celia: I can't be bothered.
Casey: Good for you. But just in case, I'm really glad you came with me tonight.
Celia: Oh. You're the only person I would have come with.
Casey: Want to dance?
Celia: Not yet.
Casey: Why, because those girls are watching?
Celia: I'm not just here to tick them off.
Casey: Well, I hope not. But it's a nice bonus, right?
Celia: Kind of. I know I shouldn't care what they think.
Casey: You shouldn't. They're idiots.
Celia: Still --
Casey: Still, what? They're popular?
Celia: They are. But right now they're both wishing they were me.
Casey: My parents are coming.
Celia: Oh, right. We should be standing on opposite sides of the room when they come in.
Casey: I wouldn't go that far.
Celia: Who are you calling?
Casey: Will, to see if he and Alison are gonna come.
Celia: I thought you wanted to dance. Come on.
Casey: Sure.
Celia: Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: You've one minute.
Will: Okay. Look, I'm really sorry about the window. All right, it was just an accident.
Alison: What?
Will: I mean, I didn't think. You know, I just -- I forgot to close it when I left.
Alison: Do you think that's an answer?
Will: All right. I know it was a big mistake, but, you know -- and it's my fault that you got robbed.
Alison: What?
Will: Well, isn't that why you're mad at me? Because I screwed up, and I forgot to close your window?
Alison: Yeah, after you trashed my place.
Will: What are you talking about?
Alison: Come on, Will. I know.
Will: You know what?
Alison: You were seen here.
Will: Is this coming from Celia? Did she say that?
Alison: You broke in and robbed my place so you could be my big hero.
Will: Is that what she said?
Alison: This isn't about Celia!
Will: Okay, fine, fine. Forget about her. Is that what you think?
Alison: Just tell me the truth, Will. Were you or were you not in my apartment while I was out of town?
Will: Yes! But just right after you left. I came in because I forgot my keys. So I came in through the window, and that's when Celia showed up and I dropped your perfume. That's it. [Alison sighs] Alison, do you really think I'm that much of a freak? I could never do something like that to hurt you. I love you, Alison. I mean, we're friends, right? Right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: Jack, I really appreciate this. Just lay it out for Lily. All the facts about Keith. You say it, she'll get it.
Jack: They're not my facts, Holden.
Holden: Well, then check it out for yourself. Lucinda had a document from the bank saying that Keith tried to get money out of J.J.'s account.
Jack: I'm not saying you made it up. I'm just saying it feels kinda weird.
Holden: It's still the truth.
Babysitter: Hi.
Holden: Hi.
Babysitter: Mrs. Snyder said that you were gonna have Faith for the rest of the night.
Holden: Yeah, I would have, but something came up. Where is Lily?
Babysitter: She went out for the night.
Faith: Daddy? Are we home?
Holden: Yes, we are, pumpkin. I'll tell you what, can you get her ready for bed?
Babysitter: Yeah.
Holden: All right.
Babysitter: Come on. Lily is out with Keith.
Jack: Probably, yeah.
Holden: It's perfect. We can go search the guest house.
Jack: No, Holden, ease up a second.
Holden: Ease up? Jack, he's trying to take money out of his nephew's account. He's got a guy with a gun chasing him all over town. What's to love here?
Jack: He cares about J.J., for one thing, and I've never seen him be anything but good to that kid.
Holden: So?
Jack: So, I've wrongly accused him once already, and it came back to bite me. I'm not gonna follow it up with an illegal search. And if Lily ever found out, she'd be furious. So why don't you just wait until you can speak to her about what you suspect?
Holden: Until you can speak to her.
Jack: Fine, whatever. But not tonight. She's out to dinner or whatever. And I thought we were gonna have a guys' night.
Holden: All right, all right. Let's do it.
Jack: Fine, let's go play some pool. Go.
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Keith: Did you change your mind?
Lily: No.
Keith: Well, you seem to be frozen in place.
Lily: You were joking before, but this really is going public.
Keith: I guess it is.
Lily: I know this seems really silly to you, but it's been a really long time since I was out with anyone other than Holden. I mean, years and years.
Keith: We don't have to do this. We can go someplace, you know, get something to eat, or I could take you home, whatever.
Lily: No. No, I want to stay. I want to be here. My marriage is over. And it's time.
Keith: Or not. You know, sometimes, whether something's over or not, to say it out loud can be, sometimes, too soon. Let's go in and dance. What do you say?
Lily: Yeah. Let's dance.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tom: Hey. Wow, you look awesome!
Margo: I feel like I took off ten years in ten minutes. What's that?
Tom: Oh, that is for you.
Margo: Honey, if we get any cuter, I'm gonna throw up.
Tom: C'mon, you're my girl. It's the big dance.
Margo: Oh, does that mean we can make out in the back seat?
Tom: I don't know, I was hoping maybe I could get, you know, lucky?
Margo: Yeah? That could happen.
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Jennifer: Well, Dusty had every right to be furious. There he was, trying to prove to the world that Street Jeans is still in business, and I don't even show up until the very end.
Paul: Well, Glenda was there, though, right, being her usual insightful self?
Jennifer: Oh, yes. She went right at Dusty with questions about accessories.
Paul: Oh, boy.
Jennifer: But I'm sure -- you know, I'm sure he did the best he could.
Barbara: Honey, I caught with her before she left. I just wanted to clarify that she understood that these were all of your influences. She loved the line. It wasn't a fiasco.
Jennifer: But it could have been. And I can't afford even one slip-up.
Barbara: And that's why we're here.
Paul: Yeah, let us help. Or, at the very least, let me help.
Barbara: Whatever way that you're comfortable with. Let Paul come in, all right? You just have to realize that you can't try to do everything.
Jennifer: Or maybe we just can't do everything. You sure you don't want to just elope?
Mike: I thought you said you wanted a real wedding? We were looking at churches today.
Paul: Well, planning a wedding is huge. How are you gonna do that and run a business single-handedly?
Jennifer: Well, Dusty's there.
Paul: How a you going to do that and run a business single-handedly? No, I'm serious. Please, just let me help. At least with the work.
Jennifer: I appreciate the offer, really, but I need to be at the office to see things through.
Paul: Jennifer, something's got to give.
Jennifer: You're right. Something's got to give.
Barbara: Well, it won't be your wedding. Let me handle it. Just leave everything to me.
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Alison: I love Aaron.
Will: I know.
Alison: I am in love with Aaron. For real, forever. And that's not just gonna change 'cause he's in Seattle now.
Will: I got it.
Alison: Do you? I mean, did you really think things would change now that I'm alone more? I mean, I know I leaned on you last night, and maybe I was sending the wrong message, but --
Will: Don't, Ali. We're friends.
Alison: I shouldn't have asked you to stay here last night. I'm handling this all wrong.
Will: No, you're not. You were freaked out. You got robbed. You have a right to be. Not by me, but --
Alison: If you are so innocent, why didn't you just tell me what happened? I mean, when Hal asked about the open window, why didn't you just tell us the truth?
Will: I was embarrassed. And then, you know, it was -- it was, like, too late. Look, I'm really sorry, okay? I'll replace the perfume and everything else that I can --
Alison: How did you break my perfume bottle?
Will: I dropped it.
Alison: Well, then why did you even have it in the first place?
Will: I don't know. It was by my keys. I guess I picked it up.
Alison: And smelled it? Will, this -- this isn't fair to you or me. And I feel like I hurt you all the time just because of how things are.
Will: That's not true.
Alison: I can't keep telling you over and over that I love Aaron.
Will: I know, okay? I get it.
Alison: And I feel like this is keeping you from making real friends.
Will: Ali, you are a real friend.
Alison: No, I mean friends with girls who are possible for you.
Will: You are impossible. That's true. Ali -- Ali, please don't do this.
Alison: I have to. I feel like -- I feel like this is -- I'm already dealing with so much right now. And worrying about you, it's just too much.
Will: How?
Alison: Too much! Too much feeling, too much responsibility. Too much. Too much everything! I can't be friends with you anymore. I'm sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tom: Hey, did we make it?
Margo: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Dance contest hasn't started. We're just under the wire here.
Tom: Sign up.
Margo: Okay.
Tom: Cute, right?
Celia: Hey.
Tom and Margo: Hey.
Celia: You look great, Mrs. Hughes.
Tom: How about the hair? The hair looks good.
Celia: Oh, it does. Always does. Looks great.
Margo: You know what? He is busting your chops. I made him wait a whole ten minutes so I could do my hair.
Casey: Well, it was worth it, 'cause you look great, Mom.
Margo: Thank you.
Tom: You know what? You just need to stop and disappear, and act like your parents aren't here.
Casey: Am I embarrassing you?
Margo: Yeah, you are. Ditch it. Get out of here. Oh, my, my, my, my, my. Lookee here. You think she's just being neighborly to the new kid in town? Uh- uh. That's a date smile.
Tom: Yeah.
Margo: Yeah. You know about this?
Tom: A little bit.
Margo: How?
Tom: Well, Lucinda's all in a snit because they're getting so close. She calls me every day with some wild scheme as to how to throw him in jail or run him out of town.
Margo: You know, wouldn't life be boring without Lucinda? So, is it any particular reason, or just that Keith isn't Holden?
Tom: I think that's enough.
Margo: Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: We've been spotted. Tom and Margo.
Keith: Let's go say hello, you want to?
Lily: Yes. Tom, Margo.
Margo: Hey. Hi. Love that dress.
Lily: Thank you. It's just something I threw together. That skirt, you must have gone shopping for that.
Margo: Lisa -- Lisa dug this up, and I just did what she told me.
Lily: It's great. It looks great on you.
Tom: So, you guys in the dance contest?
Keith: No.
Lily: No. We're not. We're not gonna do that. But the two of you, I hear, are fabulous.
Tom: No, you probably heard we're a little out of practice.
Dj: Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the spotlight dance.
Margo: Ah, let's practice.
Keith: You know, you can breathe now.
Lily: Yeah, yeah. I seemed a little nervous, didn't I?
Keith: But, you know what? It gets easier each time.
Lily: Yes, it will.
Keith: Listen, you know we're not in the contest, but --
Lily: Mm-mm.
Keith: I still think we should dance, though. What do you say?
Lily: Yeah.
Keith: C'mon.
Lily: Sure.
Jack: Oh, picked the wrong place for beer and pool. Why don't we hit that new joint out on route eight? C'mon.
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Announcer: Coming up on ""As the World Turns"" --
Keith: It's about me, right?
Jack: Come on, let's get out of here. Let's just go.
Holden: Not until she knows.
Lily: Knows what?
Paul: And here's to my new brother. Welcome to the family.
All: Cheers.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Holden?
Holden: I need to speak to you.
Lily: Holden?
Keith: Hey, this is not a good time.
Holden: Nobody asked you.
Lily: Hey, this is not a good time or place.
Holden: Just give me five minutes.
Keith: What's it about?
Holden: Lily, please.
Lily: Is this about the kids?
Holden: In a way, it is.
Keith: No, it's about me, right?
Jack: Come on. Let's get out of here. Let's just go.
Holden: Not until she knows.
Lily: Knows what?
Holden: Who you moved onto your property, next door to our kids. This guy is a deadbeat. He skipped out on his bill at the Lakeview.
Lily: That's not true.
Keith: Look, if you think I'm after her money, if that's your concern, you can relax.
Holden: No, my concern is the guy with the gun who's trying to muscle you.
Lily: What?
Holden: Ask him. There's a guy in town who says that Keith owes him money, and he's armed.
Keith: Joe.
Lily: Oh, right, Joe.
Holden: You know this guy?
Lily: Yeah, I met him. He's an old friend of Keith's. Keith owes him a little money, that's all.
Keith: Yeah, he came into town last night and stayed with me. And, you know, he carries a gun because he's an airline pilot.
Holden: And it's got nothing to do with collecting from you. Don't tell me that you buy this story?
Lily: You need to leave now.
Keith: Wait a second. Wait a second. Yeah, is this the guy?
Lily: Is it?
Holden: Yeah, it could be. This picture's a little old, though.
Keith: Well, you see, we were in the service together. Now we fly for the same airlines. And he's kind of like a brother to me.
Holden: Like a brother? Didn't seem like a brother, or a friend.
Lily: Were you eavesdropping?
Jack: Okay, this is getting a little embarrassing. We're gonna go.
Holden: Yeah, okay, fine. We are gonna go. Hey, you have a nice night, all right?
Jack: Sorry to interrupt you. We had no idea you were gonna be here.
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Will: This is unreal.
Alison: I'm sorry.
Will: How can you just decide that we're not gonna be friends anymore?
Alison: I told you. This whole thing is too much. Maybe that's unfair, but that's the way it is. And please accept that.
Jennifer: Hi, this is Jennifer Munson. Please leave a message and I'll get back to you.
Will: Jen, it's me, Will. I need to talk to you. I don't know -- I guess I'll try coming by your place. Just please give me a call back. I need to talk to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: Hey, Will, it's me. Where are you and Alison, man? Call me. What?
Celia: Is it so bad to be alone with me?
Casey: What?
Celia: You're, like, obsessed with getting Will and Alison here.
Casey: The guy actually agreed to come to a dance. I mean, something that historic, you got to push it through. So -- I don't know. I just want to see him have fun.
Celia: That's sweet. I'll be right back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Margo: Okay, I'm gonna do a quick hair and make-up check in the can, and then I come back, and we dance, and we take no prisoners.
Tom: Hey, we're taking the trophy home.
Margo: Yeah. I'll be back soon, in a flash.
Tom: Hey.
Casey: Hey.
Tom: You and Celia having fun?
Casey: Yeah. Yeah, we're having a good time.
Tom: Really? That's it?
Casey: What do you want?
Tom: Nothing, I just kind of enjoy watching you squirm. It's parental humor.
Casey: It's very twisted.
Tom: That's true.
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Lia: Celia, don't we look authentic.
Ann: Oh well, she's got a built-in advantage, you know? It helps when you come from a place where everything new stopped in, like, 1960.
Lia: Oh, what is that place? You know, my third world geography is a little lame.
Celia: You know, if you weren't so nasty, you might attract a great guy like Casey. But most guys think that attitude's a real turn-off.
Ann: Oh, do they? And how would you know?
Lia: Maybe that great guy that she came with told her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Phone rings]
Alison: Hello?
Casey: Hey, Ali --
Alison: Will, I told you, I can't do this.
Casey: Whoa, whoa. It's Casey. Will's not there?
Alison: No, sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you.
Casey: No, it's okay. Will said you guys might stop by the dance?
Alison: Will and I aren't doing anything, ever.
Casey: Why? What happened?
Alison: Ask Celia. I got to go.
Celia: You would've been so proud of me just now.
Casey: Yeah, why's that?
Celia: What is it?
Casey: You told Alison about Will, didn't you?
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Jennifer: Mom, I'm not so sure that a full-blown wedding is such a good idea, even if you could handle the whole thing. I have to focus on my work, I have to stay healthy for the baby. And I just can't stretch myself that thin.
Barbara: But, honey, if you let me handle this wedding for you, all you're gonna have to do is show up.
Jennifer: I don't know. Mike?
Mike: Don't ask me. When it comes to wedding plans, that's your call.
Barbara: Can you really tell me that a wedding without all the trimmings is what you want? Honestly?
Jennifer: Well, whatever we do will be fine.
Barbara: Wouldn't it be wonderful to have your whole family there? Your dad could walk you down the aisle. What do you think?
Jennifer: I'd like that.
Mike: I'll need a best man, if you're available.
Paul: I'm definitely available.
Barbara: And I will design the gown, subject to your approval.
Jennifer: Of course.
Barbara: You're doing the right thing. Thank you. I won't let you down. With all the recent news on prescription pain relievers,
Will: Congratulations? For what?
Barbara: Okay, now. Stop holding your breath.
Jennifer: I wouldn't bother. I'm gonna be huge anyway.
Barbara: Well, that depends on how far along you are.
Jennifer: Oh, honey, the wedding's next week, okay? I want to get married with a waistline.
Barbara: Come on. You can't care about that with a baby on the way.
Will: Jen's pregnant, and getting married?
Barbara: Whoa. Time for a beer.
Paul: She's ready for the bouquet toss.
Barbara: No, thanks. 12 weddings are quite enough.
Paul: Don't even ask.
Jennifer: She's only exaggerating a little bit.
Mike: I'd like to propose a toast to my one and only bride.
Paul: And here's to my new brother. Welcome to the family. Cheers.
Barbara: Cheers.
Jennifer: Who's there? Is someone there?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: How many times did I tell you that the thing that happened between Will and Alison was none of our business?
Celia: I'm sorry, Casey, but I don't feel the same way about it that you do.
Casey: No?
Celia: No. Alison's been good to me. She's the only reason me and Rafael are even in this country. I owe her.
Casey: Owe her what? Will's her friend.
Celia: I don't think so.
Casey: You are so wrong.
Celia: He's playing her, Casey. He used the whole break-in situation to move in on her.
Casey: He's being a friend.
Celia: He spent the night.
Casey: Yeah, so what?
Celia: So, doesn't it creep you out at all that he's trashing her apartment, and then he turns around and acts like her friend?
Casey: Oh, man.
Celia: What?
Casey: Is that what you told Alison?
Celia: I told her that's what I thought.
Casey: You have no proof, though. Did you even ask Will his side? Did you? I mean, hasn't Will been a good friend to you, too? Will's a nice guy, and you trashed him without any proof. I mean, do you even know what he's been through? He doesn't need this.
Celia: Well, I don't need this either.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Keith: My money's on the D.A. That's if I had any money.
Lily: I'm so sorry about earlier. I don't know what Holden's problem is.
Keith: Well, you know, he's concerned about you. You're rich, and he just thinks I'm a deadbeat.
Lily: I don't think that. You want to go?
Keith: You know what? I'm gonna go outside and get a little air, okay? You gonna be all right?
Lily: Yeah, sure.
Keith: I'll be back.
Lily: Okay.
[Keith sighs]
[Applause]
Casey: Come on, man. Pick up. Hey, it's Casey, for the tenth time. Listen, man, I heard. Just call me, all right? Immediately.
[Cell phone beeps]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: It's a little rough.
Paul: It's very nice. I like it around the neck.
Barbara: It's a beautiful neckline. And with her long, gorgeous neck, it'll distract attention from the waistline. She sounded a little self conscious about that.
Paul: You got your daughter back.
Barbara: The only thing that would make me happier is to have my whole family back.
Paul: Okay, don't push it. This is about Jennifer. Don't forget. This is her kid. This is her wedding.
Barbara: I know that. But I'm allowed to be excited to be a grandmother. Aren't I?
Paul: Whatever you want, Granny.
Barbara: Hey, something more suitable, please? But you admit I'm right. This baby is gonna bring our whole family back together again.
Jennifer: It would be nice to get along, for a change.
Paul: It would be nice.
Jennifer: Because I'm too tired for anything else. Oh, my God. Will! We haven't told Will our good news.
Mike: Tomorrow. Let's get some sleep.
Jennifer: Are you going to nag me through my whole pregnancy?
Mike: Listen, if I have to put up with your crankiness, then I get to nag. We'll call him first thing in the morning.
Paul: All right. Come on. Let's get out of here.
Barbara: Okay. You get a good night's sleep, and I'll bring you sketches tomorrow, okay? Good night, sweetie. Good night, Mike.
Mike: Good night.
Paul: Listen, thanks. This is really nice. It's not often good things happen to this family. So I'm really glad I was a part of it.
[Will outside the door. Remembering what Alison said to him.]
Alison: It's too much, Will. Too much feeling, too much responsibility, too much everything! I can't be your friend anymore.
Paul: Here's to my new brother. Welcome to the family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: You sure you don't want to go shoot pool? I've got a game in the other room, if you want to do that. Or you can just break something.
Holden: I've embarrassed myself enough for one night.
Jack: Yeah, you have.
Holden: I must have sounded like them -- our wives, when they went after Julia.
Jack: Well, you see a gunman, you automatically assume it's a leg-breaker out to get Keith for money.
Holden: I must've sounded like a jealous husband.
Jack: It happens. Are you?
Holden: What?
Jack: A jealous husband. And don't tell me it's the kids. Why don't you take a minute to think about that before you answer the question?
Holden: Was I jealous? No, I don't think so, considering I told her I didn't want to be married to her 500 times.
Jack: So maybe it's different, coming from her?
Holden: Maybe. Maybe it was just a knee-jerk reaction, and I didn't like seeing her with somebody else. But the bottom line is I'm still worried about my kids.
Jack: Right, because Keith's so dangerous.
Holden: Yeah, and Lucinda seems to think so, too.
Jack: Lucinda thinks everyone's after Lily's money.
Holden: That's because most of time they are.
Jack: Oh, that's different than being dangerous, Holden.
Holden: Lucinda knows the difference. She's a good judge of people. The guy has a lot of debt. He's got some guy with a gun chasing after him. I think I have a right to be concerned, Jack.
Jack: Okay. I'll check him out for you, if you want me to.
Holden: No, you know what? Don't even bother. I don't want you to risk losing J.J.
Jack: Listen, I just don't want to make trouble when there isn't any. But if the guy's bad news, if he poses a problem --
Holden: Well, you just said that haven't seen it.
Jack: No. No, I haven't.
Holden: You know what? Just forget it. We both probably should just forget it.
Jack: Can you do that?
Holden: I think I have to. I certainly don't want to embarrass myself anymore.
Jack: Well, we've all been fools for love, Holden. You just got to make sure that that isn't what it is. Check yourself, because if you're still in love with Lily, it's a whole different ball game.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: This is a gorgeous trophy.
Tom: Thank you.
Lily: I'm not gonna lie to you.
Margo: Ain't she pretty? I'm just glad we're still on our feet.
Tom: I am gonna go get drinks.
Margo: Thank you. How are you? You okay?
Lily: Yeah, sure.
Margo: Yeah? 'Cause I saw Holden here before, that couldn't have been fun.
Lily: No, it wasn't. It was a big enough deal bringing Keith out tonight. I figured we'd see friends, and then seeing Holden -- I guess it's better to get everything over with at once.
Margo: Is it over?
Lily: My marriage?
Margo: Yeah, because it wasn't too long ago that Tom and I were separated. We thought it was over.
Lily: This is different. I fought really hard. But I have to listen to Holden. You know, I think he's right. I think I have to let him go, and move on.
Margo: So, that's what you're doing with Keith?
Lily: I don't know. I'm just trying to have fun, you know? Take it one day at a time. And Keith has been one big surprise. A really nice surprise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Keith: That hurt. What the hell are you doing here?
Vin: Keeping an eye on you. You got a real nasty habit of disappearing. But you ain't getting rid of me.
Keith: Look, I'm just here on family business. That's all.
Vin: I seen the family you're hanging out with in there. I'm not interested in Lily's money. I wonder what your girlfriend would think if she knew just how far you would go for money?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Announcer: Next week on ""As the World Turns"" --
Katie: Oh, I didn't realize. I didn't think you would be here.
Jennifer: Katie, no. Katie, Mike and I were just fighting. And I bet that makes you really happy, doesn't it? So congratulations. You're finally getting what you want.
[Screaming]
Lily: Help! Help!
[Gunshot]",Alison tells Will she can't be friends with him anymore because their friendship is too intense for her. Jennifer agrees to let Barbara plan her wedding and design her dress. Barbara is so happy about the idea but deep down Jennifer isn't happy about it at all. Will feels left out of his family when he arrives to talk to Jennifer and hears that she is going to have a baby and marry mike. Will is hurt when he hears Paul make a toast and call Mike his new brother. Will leaves Mike and Jennifer's house before anyone can see him. Casey and Celia have a big fight because Celia told Alison that she suspected Will trashed her apartment. Holden continues to worry that Keith is a danger to Lily and the kids so he asks Jack for his help. The goon that has been following Keith around Oakdale punches him in the face and threatens to tell Lily just how far Keith will go for money.,summ_screen
"Katie: That's fantastic! Yeah, we'll be there. Okay, thanks. Bye.
Brad: Who was that?
Katie: That was Kim. She wants us to come by the studio to tape the segment.
Brad: That's kind of last-minute, isn't it?
Katie: It's for the reality show about trying to get pregnant.
Brad: Okay, well, first things first -- baby vitamins. We want this kid to grow up big and strong.
Katie: I still can't believe I'm gonna have a baby of my own, Brad. This wasn't supposed to happen.
Brad: I know. And the only way it can is for you to take care of yourself. Now, are you sure that doing this taping is not gonna, you know, be too much stress on you?
Katie: No, no, no, no. Don't worry. I'll be fine.
[Katie sighs]
Katie: But there is another problem.
Brad: Your morning sickness will turn into afternoon sickness?
Katie: No, not that. Kim wants Henry and Vienna to do the show with us.
Brad: No way.
Katie: I know. They're still so devastated about losing their baby, and this show could make things worse.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: Of course we'll be there. Anything for Brad and Katie. Okay, bye.
Henry: Who was that on the phone, Sweetheart?
Vienna: That was, uh, Kim. She wants us to be on TV with Brad and Katie again.
Henry: Why would we want to do that?
Vienna: To finish up the reality series about them trying to get pregnant.
Henry: No, that's a bad idea.
Vienna: We got to be there to support Katie.
Henry: I don't think so.
[Vienna sighs]
Vienna: You know what? This tie just looks perfect. Let me go change into something fabulous so we can go to the studio, okay?
Henry: Sweetheart, you're not lis -- you're not listening to me. You're -- you're not. Listen. Honey. This reality TV show is not part of my reality, okay? And I'm not going, and I don't think you should, either.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Um, are you sure I can't get you some milk?
Paul: There's no time. The cops will be here any minute.
Rosanna: You -- you can't leave without food.
Paul: I'll get something on the road.
Rosanna: She's already hungry. She's hungry now.
Paul: Will you cut it out, please? I take really good care of her.
Rosanna: I know. I know you do. I'm just -- are you gonna be okay?
Paul: Yeah, we'll be fine. Listen, thank you so much. You've been a huge help. I don't know what we would have done if you hadn't taken us in.
Rosanna: Where are you gonna go?
Paul: I don't know. I'll figure it out.
Rosanna: Take care of that beautiful little girl.
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Bonnie: I'm sure this is the baby I saw at the farmstead.
Dusty: You need to find this baby and arrest Paul Ryan.
Len: I'll call it in.
Dusty: There's no time. We got to go now.
Len: This is police business. We'll decide who goes where.
Dusty: This guy's useless.
Bonnie: Wait, where do you think you're going?
Dusty: I'm not letting Paul disappear with Meg's baby again. I'm going after him. Are you coming with me or not?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Just be careful, okay?
Paul: Yeah. And once again, thank you.
Edna: Hold on. The cops just called. They said that baby was kidnapped.
Paul: That's it. I'm out of here.
Edna: Rosanna was the one who convinced us to let you stay here. Now our whole community is at risk.
Rosanna: And I'm so sorry. I had no idea it would go this far.
Edna: Well, don't expect me to take the blame. If you're planning on telling an officer of the law that that baby is my granddaughter, I'll say you're lying.
Paul: It won't come to that. I -- I'm leaving.
Edna: Then you've got to take Rosanna with you.
Rosanna: Edna, please.
Edna: Kidnapping is a felony, Rosanna.
Rosanna: I -- I had no idea --
Paul: She -- she didn't. I had custody when I got here.
Edna: I'm sorry. I can't cover for either one of you. You have got to leave, and you can't come back.
Rosanna: Well, uh, let me get my purse, okay? I'll -- I'll get a few things.
Edna: There's no time. You two have got to take that baby and get out of here.
[Edna sighs]
Paul: She's right. You got to come with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: I don't want you to go.
Vienna: I have to. Please come with me.
Henry: No. I -- no, I don't want to be a part of some reality TV circus. They can find another clown!
Vienna: No, this is not about a performance, Henry. This is about supporting our friends.
Henry: Sweetie, the studio is where you fell. It's where we lost our baby. How can you even think of going back there?
Vienna: I know it might be painful, but this might be the closure we need.
Henry: It -- it might be. It might -- it might reopen the wound. I don't know about you, but it's still pretty raw for me right now. I'm not as angry as I was, okay? And I'm -- I'm not gonna sue anybody. But you can't expect me to go on TV and -- and share my feelings like I -- I'm happy that those two won the baby lottery and we lost.
Vienna: Oh, but this is not about winning or losing!
Henry: Really? Then why do I feel like I'm saying goodbye to the biggest jackpot of my life?
Vienna: Oh -- I understand. I understand. But this is about Katie and Brad getting their dream come true. And they're our friends, and how can we let them down, huh?
Henry: I can't, Liebchen. I -- I can't do it.
Vienna: I understand, but I have to, for Katie.
Henry: All right. Well, I'm sorry to make you go without me.
Vienna: I can deal with that. But can you deal with seeing me on TV being happy for Brad and Katie?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: Oh, my God!
Kim: Perfect!
Vienna: Sorry, everyone. I know I'm late.
Kim: No, no, no. You're not late. We're just ready to start. But where's Henry?
Vienna: Uh, he -- he wasn't able to make it.
Katie: He's still too upset.
Vienna: I'm afraid so.
Katie: Sorry. I mean, of course we understand. But, Vienna, I want to be sure that you're sure about this.
Vienna: Of course, of course. The show must go on, right?
Kim: Oh, bless your heart. I know this is a really tough time for you. And I really thank you for coming.
Vienna: Okay.
Kim: You catch your breath. We're gonna start taping --couple minutes, okay?
Vienna: Okay.
Katie: It's okay. Come on, sit.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Edna: What can I do for you folks?
Dusty: Where's Paul and the baby?
Edna: Could be anywhere by now. I know where they were headed --
Dusty: Bonnie saw them here an hour ago. Why are you lying to us?
Edna: I don't know what you're talking about.
Dusty: You've been hiding them here, haven't you? Admit it.
Edna: That is not true.
Dusty: Tell us where he went now.
[Siren wailing]
Dusty: Oh, great. Here comes Barney Fife. He's gonna be a great help.
Len: I told you two to stay out of this.
Dusty: You're a little late. This lady's in on the kidnapping. She knows where the baby is.
Edna: I -- I do not!
Dusty: She's covering for Paul Ryan.
Bonnie: Dusty, take it down a notch.
Dusty: She told us they were on their way to Sparta, Minnesota, but they've been here the whole time. Do what you got to do, Officer. Get her to tell you where Paul took that baby.
Len: I'm sorry, Edna. I've gotta take you in to questioning.
Edna: Why? This has nothing to do with me!
Dusty: Child safety's at stake. You know where they went. Tell us where he took that baby!
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Engine sputters]
Rosanna: What happened?
Paul: I -- I don't know. It doesn't work.
[Engine sputters]
Rosanna: Can't believe we barely got out of Greenville --
Paul: Aah!
Rosanna: Hey! Would you please --?
Paul: Car's a piece of junk!
[Eliza cries]
Rosanna: Shh! Can you fix it?
Paul: Can I -- no. But call a tow truck. We'll just -- might cost an arm and a leg.
Rosanna: Well, I had to leave my purse behind. How much money do you have?
Paul: Me? I'm broke.
[Laughing]
Rosanna: You're broke? Wow. Great. Okay. So what do we do now?
Paul: You sit here, I push.
Rosanna: You're kidding me.
Paul: What, you have a better idea?
[Rosanna scoffs]
Rosanna: Go ahead. Oh, thank you.
[Rosanna laughs]
Rosanna: I'm ready.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: How are you gonna live with yourself if these people get away?
Edna: I'll go down to the station with you, Len, but I swear, I have nothing to do with this.
[Cell phone rings]
Dusty: She knows more than she's saying.
Bonnie: You know what? It's time for a different approach. You're getting us nowhere. I am so sorry for my friend. He's -- I know he can be a little intense. But he's just worried sick about the baby.
Edna: I don't know why he thinks I know where that child is. I have nothing to do with this.
Bonnie: I'm so sure that that's true, but it's just once the police get involved, it gets kind of complicated. Actually, you know what? I'm a lawyer. So if you need any free legal advice, just call me anytime.
Edna: I don't know why I would need a lawyer. I didn't do anything wrong.
Bonnie: No. I -- I don't want to pressure you, believe me. I just want to find this baby and bring her home to her mother. She's -- she's actually quite a fine young woman. She lives on this farm a lot like yours with her family.
Edna: I didn't know that.
Bonnie: Yeah! It's -- it's a really special place for a child. It's, um -- it's a lot of people surround her and love her a lot. And I'm just afraid if we don't track down Paul, she's never gonna see those people again. That would just be a terrible shame, don't you think?
Edna: Yeah.
Bonnie: Yeah.
Edna: Yeah, it would.
Bonnie: Gosh. You know, once she's home and safe, I'll make sure that nothing happens to you. I promise. And I'm sure the police will leave you and your beautiful farm alone. But, Edna, could you -- I mean, could you just give us any clue to where you think Paul might have taken the baby?
Edna: I don't know where they were headed, but they were going south on Route 6.
Bonnie: Route 6. That could really help. Thank you. Thank you so much. Don't worry. Everything is gonna be fine.
Len: I'm sorry, Edna. I do have to take you into town.
Bonnie: Come on. Let's go.
Dusty: Where?
Bonnie: Do you want us to find Meg's baby or not?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kim: Okey-doke! Five seconds! And stand by. 5, 4, 3, 2 --
Katie: Welcome back, and look who's here -- my husband, Brad Snyder, and our best friend, Vienna Hyatt.
Brad: Hello, everybody.
Katie: We've got some pretty fantastic news.
Brad: Katie's pregnant.
[Brad laughs]
Katie: I still can't believe it.
Brad: I know, I know! It's amazing!
Katie: We've been dreaming about this for so long, but we thought that I couldn't get pregnant, you know, the usual way. So Brad and I were trying to have the baby using surrogate mother.
Brad: We also tried a couple times with the whole test-tube thing, but while the doctors were trying to make a baby in the biology lab, Katie and I ended up -- we ended up making one with old-fashioned --
[Brad whistles]
Brad: You know biology.
[Brad laughs]
Katie: It wasn't supposed to be possible, but it did happen. And you've been with us this entire time, so we wanted to share our good news with you. Um, trying to get pregnant has been a roller-coaster ride.
Brad: With, uh, real -- real highs and real lows.
Katie: We tried in vitro, adoption, and using a surrogate mother. As you know, Vienna, our friend, was willing to carry Brad's baby.
Brad: And for a while there, we thought the baby was mine. But then --
Katie: Uh, sadly, Vienna lost her baby. Vienna, I know that our audience would like to express their sympathy to you. Brad and I feel your loss so deeply, and we're so grateful for what you are trying to do for us.
Vienna: I, um -- I really wanted to give my, uh -- my friends, uh, a baby. And -- and it just didn't happen. But now I'm just so happy that, uh, Katie is having a baby of her own with Brad, and it's just the perfect, happy ending, right, Katie? Katie?
[Katie gasps]
Brad: Katie. Katie!
Kim: Cut, cut!
Brad: Hey, call an ambulance. We have to get her to the hospital right now.
Kim: Tell them it's an emergency!
[Brad exhales sharply]
Brad: Katie --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: That's it. That's -- that's it. Get out. I'm not -- I'm not pushing any more.
Rosanna: So now what do we do?
Paul: I don't know. I have no idea. But --
[Eliza cries]
Paul: Eliza's probably hungry.
Rosanna: Aw. Paul, how are we gonna feed the baby with no money? I mean, maybe this is a sign. Maybe, uh -- maybe you should take the baby back to Meg.
Paul: No! I am not -- not giving up my daughter. I'm not. I'll figure something out.
[Eliza crying]
Paul: You know what? Why don't we go to that diner back there and -- well, maybe they'll give us some milk.
Rosanna: For free?
Paul: Unless you got a better idea.
Rosanna: Wait, wait, wait!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: Hi there. Hi. Um, I was wondering if you could help us with something. Did this man check in this afternoon with this baby?
Dusty: There's an APB out on the guy.
Innkeeper: Nope. I haven't seen him. I'd remember a cute kid like that.
Bonnie: Thanks.
Dusty: What'd I tell you? He's not gonna stop at a motel with the cops after him.
Bonnie: Right now, the baby needs to sleep.
Dusty: She can sleep in the car. He's trying to get as far away as he can.
Bonnie: But he still needs to take a break. So unless he can master the art of sleeping while he's driving --
Dusty: He's going south. Let's keep going until we find him.
Bonnie: We can't do that?
Dusty: Why not? You got a better idea?
Bonnie: I -- I'm just feeling sick all of the sudden.
Dusty: How sick?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Listen, we hate to impose on you, but, uh, our baby's hungry.
Paul: Car broke down up the road, and we don't have enough money to fix it or buy baby food.
Rosanna: We -- we lost both our jobs in Detroit.
Paul: Right, 'cause of the -- the layoffs.
Rosanna: And, um, we're -- we're on our way to visit my mother and stay with her for a little while until we can get back on our feet. She -- she's in Tennessee.
Paul: Yeah. We -- we haven't seen her since -- since the wedding.
Rosanna: Um --
Paul: Right.
Rosanna: Yeah. We sold both our rings to buy the car.
Paul: Which turned out to be a real lemon, you know? I mean, we thought we'd get to Memphis, but now we're stuck.
Rosanna: Yeah. Do you think you could help us?
Paul: We'll work for food.
Mr. Kent: Sorry, I'm not hiring anyone right now.
Paul: Really? 'Cause I saw a great, big pile of dishes back there in the kitchen. And, you know, I'd -- I'd wash the whole stack if you'll just help us out.
Rosanna: Please. Please don't let our baby go hungry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Why did I do this? I jinxed myself.
Brad: Hey, hey, hey. Hey, relax. We got here in time. I'm sure everything is going to be okay. I want you to just meditate on good things.
Vienna: Yes. You and your baby are in very good hands, okay?
Katie: I know. I'm very lucky.
Vienna: Well, excuse me for one moment.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone rings]
Henry: Hey, Vienna. Uh, how's the taping going? Are you still at the studio?
Vienna: Uh, no, actually. There was a problem. We're at the hospital.
Henry: What happened? Are you all right?
Vienna: I'm fine. It's Katie. She fainted, and we don't know why. We had to call an ambulance.
Henry: Is the baby all right?
Vienna: We're -- we're not sure yet. But she's very worried, and she needs you, Henry.
Henry: I'm on my way.
[Vienna sighs]
Vienna: Thank you. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: Hey, little guy. It's daddy. Okay, listen, I want you to behave yourself. Don't give your mother any trouble.
Vienna: We love you, Sweetheart.
Brad: And we can't wait to welcome you into the family. Hi, Doc. Can you tell us why Katie fainted?
Katie: You can see my history. You know what we've been through. So if it's bad, please, don't sugarcoat it. If I'm gonna lose my baby, just tell me now.
Doctor: Mrs. Snyder, right now your baby is fine.
[Katie sighs]
Katie: Oh, thank God!
Brad: So, why did she lose consciousness? I mean, is there -- is there a problem?
Doctor: She has elevated blood pressure, which could lead to preeclampsia. To avoid complications, she'll need bed rest.
Brad: For how long?
Katie: I think she means the rest of the pregnancy, right?
Brad: Okay, hold on. So that means she has to stay in bed for like what, 24/7?
Doctor: And avoid all stress.
Brad: Okay, so that means -- that means no work -- no arguing with her husband. Agreeing with everything he says. I like it. That's good.
Katie: I don't care as long as my baby's okay.
Brad: Yeah.
Katie: That's all I care about.
Brad: Anything for the baby.
Katie: So, when can I get out of here?
Doctor: We'll keep you for observation and send you home later.
Katie: Thank you.
Brad: Thank you. Thank you, Doctor. We really appreciate it.
[Vienna sighs]
Brad: That wasn't so bad, you know? Hey --
Vienna: Please -- can you just do exactly what the doctor said? Don't take any chances.
Katie: I won't.
Brad: Oh, she's -- well, you're gonna be in bed or on the couch with your feet up. I'm not gonna let you lift a pinky till the baby comes.
Vienna: And I'll help you, Brad. I'll do anything for you.
Katie: So you guys are gonna spoil me?
Brad: Only the best for you.
Vienna: And your perfect little baby.
Brad: Okay, do you need an extra pillow or, you know, water? Go to the candy machine?
Katie: No. I need you two to get out of here.
Brad: Forget it!
Vienna: No, no. We're not going anywhere.
Katie: Now listen. You need to do me a favor. We can't keep Kim hanging at the studio. We need to finish that segment for today's show.
Brad: You can't go back to work! I mean --
[Brad stammers]
Brad: You lost your mind? You just heard the doctor.
Katie: I know, but you two can do it! You have to go! There's not much time!
Brad: Well, I mean -- you know, I guess we could handle that, yeah?
Vienna: Don't worry. We're on it.
Brad: Okay, okay. Um, I'll go, uh -- I'll go fill out all your paperwork. I'll call Kim, tell her the good news, tell her that, uh, Vienna and I are on our way.
Katie: Okay.
Brad: I love you.
Katie: I love you. Thank you.
Vienna: Oh, my God. You're so lucky.
Katie: I know. Thank you for being here with me. I don't know if I could do it without you.
Vienna: You know what? I'm not going anywhere except for the studio, and then I'll come right back, and I'll be your nursemaid and your errand girl and your at-home stylist.
Katie: Thank you for taking my place at the studio. For everything.
Vienna: What are friends for? I love you.
[Knock on door]
Henry: Flower delivery.
Katie: Oh, Henry, they're beautiful!
Henry: Brad just told me the good news. Sounds like with a little, uh, TLC, you and the baby will be fine. And I, for one, could not be happier.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Sir. How's my little munchkin?
Rosanna: She's eating like a pig.
Paul: Yeah? We're lucky that guy took pity on us, huh?
Rosanna: No. I think Eliza charmed the pants off him.
Paul: Yeah. She's irresistible.
Rosanna: I really think you should get back in there, you know?
Paul: She ate all of that?
Rosanna: Yeah.
[Rosanna laughs]
Paul: Wow.
Rosanna: Shh!
Paul: She's gonna need solid food for her next meal. Maybe we can get that guy to give us some for the road.
Rosanna: Well, I think we should get the car fixed first, unless you want to walk. Aww!
[Eliza cries]
Rosanna: Something's bothering her. It's okay. Shh!
Paul: Let me try. Hi, Princess. Hey, Daddy's here. Maybe she just ate too much, you know?
Rosanna: Maybe.
Paul: Something's bothering her.
Rosanna: I know. You know what? I got an idea.
[Rosanna laughs]
Rosanna: Hang on a second. Shh! Um, excuse me. Do you mind if I borrow this?
Mr. Kent: Be my guest.
Rosanna: Thank you.
Paul: We're gonna get a concert, it looks like.
[Rosanna laughs]
Paul: That was amazing.
Rosanna: Thanks.
Paul: Yeah. Did the trick.
Rosanna: Yeah.
Paul: And, uh, looks like he might want to be in your fan club, too.
Rosanna: Well, you know, babies and, uh, diner owners. They're my biggest fans.
Paul: And, Rosanna, look, I know that this has been tough on you, but Eliza and I are both really lucky that you're here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: How do you feel?
Bonnie: Great. How do I look?
Dusty: Like hell.
Bonnie: Thanks a lot. We should get on the road.
Dusty: Paul certainly has a head start now.
Bonnie: Well, then, we should get moving.
Dusty: You talk a good game, but I don't think you can put one foot in front of the other.
Bonnie: You know what? Just stop grabbing me.
Dusty: You want me to let you fall?
Bonnie: Yeah. That's not gonna happen.
Dusty: Maybe we should stay here.
Bonnie: No way. You said that Paul's on his way, and he could be at the state line right now.
Dusty: I'm sure the cops have roadblocks.
Bonnie: You don't trust the cops, Dusty.
Dusty: Why are you giving me such a hard time?
Bonnie: You know what? You're just stop -- stalling. We should just go. I --
Dusty: That's it. That's it. We're not going anywhere.
Bonnie: What do you mean?
Dusty: Excuse me. We decided to stay. We'd like two rooms. Come on. Let's get you into bed.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: Katie is fine. Katie is fine. She just -- she just needs some rest. We're taking very good care of her. And, Vienna, you have been a lot of help.
Vienna: Well, you know I would do anything for you and Katie.
Brad: Well, you definitely proved that by coming in to finish this segment for us today.
Vienna: Well, I am very, very happy to be here. Right.
[Vienna laughs]
Vienna: Being on TV is -- is very exciting.
Brad: Yes, it is. It is. Katie, if you're watching, I want you to get a lot of rest. I want you to put your feet up. I want you to --
[Brad inhales sharply]
Brad: Take deep breaths and think positive thoughts.
Vienna: About the beautiful baby you're going to have and how much we love you.
Kim: And that's a wrap. Make sure the editor gets to that right away.
Brad: Good job! You did great.
Kim: You were really wonderful together!
Brad: Oh, really?
Kim: Thank you for coming back and filling in.
Vienna: Okay. That was -- that was my pleasure.
Kim: So now, Brad, tell me, what happens with Katie? Are they gonna keep her in the hospital for a while?
Brad: No, no. She'll be able to leave by the end of the day. But she's got to go straight to bed the second she gets home.
Vienna: Yes, and she needs to stay there.
Brad: Right, right. The doctor says as long as she takes it easy that the pregnancy should progress as normal. But she absolutely cannot come back to work until the baby is born.
Kim: Okay, okay. Whatever it takes to have a healthy baby. That's the most important thing. You know, we'll just put the show on hiatus, and when she's ready to come back, we'll start up again.
Brad: Well, um -- I'm available. And you did say that if I did those reality segments, I could get my old job back, you know? So what do you say? You want to see what it's like for me to fly solo?
Kim: Well, you know what? This has absolutely nothing to do with you personally, but the show works best with a co host.
Vienna: Well, what if -- what if I do the show with Brad? You know, you said we worked good together.
Kim: Oh, you did. You were wonderful. And the camera certainly loves you.
Brad: Would you really be interested?
Vienna: Of course! Absolutely!
Brad: So, what do you say? What -- what do you think? Do you think it could work?
Kim: I don't know. It certainly would be a different dynamic. But listen, let's do a trial show, and see if we get some sparks, hmm?
Vienna: Yeah.
Brad: Sounds good. Sounds good. Okay. Hey, are you really sure about this?
Vienna: Yeah, of course. You know, I said to Katie I would do anything for her, and I meant it.
Brad: I just -- I just wonder how Henry's gonna feel about it.
Vienna: Don't worry. Henry will not be a problem. I guarantee it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Henry, you didn't have to bring those over. I'm not gonna be in the hospital for long.
Henry: Well, just bring them home with you, then. Tell Brad to change the water and throw this little packet of stuff in. It's -- I think it's plant steroids, though, so you make sure you stay away from it, all right?
Katie: I'll be careful.
Henry: You'd better be. Come over to your house and give you big trouble.
Katie: Honestly, I didn't know if you were speaking to me yet.
Henry: When have I ever passed up a chance to give you a hard time?
Katie: You know what I mean? For a while there, I thought I lost you.
Henry: Vienna said you were in the hospital, just the thought of you losing the baby, I -- I got so worried, I think I broke the sound barrier getting over here.
Katie: Must have been too close to home, though, with Vienna being here not that long ago. And I wouldn't blame you if you thought that I deserved what happened to her.
Henry: Sweetie, don't say that. Don't say that.
Katie: Well, it's a logical question. Why should I get to keep my baby when Vienna lost hers?
Henry: You can't think that way, baby, okay? You can't.
Katie: I just wish I could go back and change what happened.
Henry: So do I. We got to put the past behind us, though, okay, and look to the future. This kid right here -- that is the future. So you hold on with both hands and don't let go.
Katie: Just feels wrong to be happy when you're so sad.
Henry: Happiness comes and happiness goes. Friendship is for keeps. As long as you're my best friend, all's right in my world.
Katie: Mine too.
Vienna: Well, I hope Henry's been taking good care of you.
Katie: He's been an angel.
Brad: Look what I've got. I got your release papers. Are you ready to go home, put your feet up, and take it easy until the baby comes?
Katie: Not really, but if I have to do this bed rest thing, at least I can be in my own bed.
Brad: Dr. Love is in the house.
Vienna: Okay.
Katie: So, how did it go at the studio?
Vienna: Oh, my God. It was amazing.
Brad: Okay, I -- I know you hate it that you can't do the show right now, but there is good news. Kim made good on her promise. She gave me my old job back.
[Katie gasps]
Katie: That's fantastic!
Brad: Yeah.
Henry: Yeah. So, how does that work? Are you -- you're gonna do it alone?
Brad: Actually, Vienna is gonna fill in for Katie.
Henry: She what?
[Vienna laughs]
Katie: Oh, my God. That's great!
Vienna: I thought if being Brad's partner will keep the show going, I thought you'd want me to do it.
Katie: I do.
Brad: I mean, it's not -- it's not set in stone. We just -- we're gonna do a test show.
Vienna: Yeah, they have to see if we have the chemistry.
Henry: ""Chemistry""? What does chemistry have to do with anything?
Brad: That just -- I mean, that's just how they describe, you know, how two people kind of -- how they work together on camera.
Henry: That's funny, because it doesn't sound like a work word to me.
Katie: I think Vienna and Brad will have great chemistry.
Vienna: Yeah! On air, okay? On the air. So, I promise I will take good care of him at the studio.
Henry: What does that mean?
Vienna: What's the matter?
Henry: What do you mean what's the matter? I think you know what the matter is.
Katie: Henry, is there a problem?
Vienna: No, no, no. No problem.
Henry: Speak for yourself, Sweetheart.
Vienna: Okay. Um, she doesn't need any stress right now. Katie needs to rest. So you know what? We're gonna go.
Katie: What was that about?
Brad: Something tells me that we don't want to know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Car won't start. Still got no place to stay tonight.
Rosanna: Well, I think our friend is gonna help us.
Rosanna: Who?
Mr. Kent: You did a good job with those dishes.
Both: Thanks.
Rosanna: Um, Mr. Kent liked my singing so much, he's gonna let us spend the night.
Mr. Kent: There's a room in the back with a cot.
Rosanna: Yeah. Isn't that sweet?
Paul: Yeah. I appreciate that.
Mr. Kent: Take good care of that baby.
Rosanna: Thank you.
Paul: Thanks to you, things are looking up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: Please don't argue with me when I'm at death's door, okay?
Dusty: All right. You'd better lie down.
Bonnie: You know what? I can do it myself.
Dusty: Okay. I'm just trying to help you.
Bonnie: Listen -- listen, if you just want to leave me here and keep looking for Paul, go ahead, okay?
Dusty: I'm not gonna leave you on death's door. Try to relax.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Oh.
Brad: Brought you some of your favorites and some of your not-so-favorites. Okay, you have to eat the wheat germ for the folic acid.
Katie: Sounds gross.
Brad: It's called taking one for the team. Okay, tell me the truth. Are you really cool with me doing the show with Vienna?
Katie: Of course I am. You know how much it means getting your job back.
Brad: I know, I know. It's just I promised that I was gonna be with you 24/7. And if I'm gonna be at the studio a lot, it's just gonna cut down on the time I have to wait on you hand and foot.
Katie: You cannot spend every waking moment with me in bed.
Brad: Well, I can if I'm lucky. Seriously, I can -- I can reschedule my TV comeback for -- for later on. The most important thing to me is -- is making sure you and the baby are healthy.
Katie: We'll be fine. We'll work it out, okay?
Brad: Hey, Junior. Okay, hey, this is your manager/daddy speaking. When you're born, your mommy's up to it, we're gonna take you to ""Oakdale Now,"" and we're gonna put you on the show and teach you how to host the show.
Katie: I cannot tell you how magical it is to feel your baby growing inside of me.
[Cell phone rings]
Katie: You should get that.
Brad: Hello. Right now? Okay, okay. That's Kim. She wants to have a meeting to discuss the test show I'm gonna do with Vienna. You want me to call someone and have them stay with you?
Katie: No, no. I'll be fine. Go.
Brad: Are you sure?
Katie: I'm sure. Go.
Brad: Wish me luck.
Katie: Good luck. You deserve it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: I just think about you doing a show with Brad day in, day out, and I just -- I just, uh --
Vienna: What, what, what?
Henry: Look -- look at Brad and Angelina.
Vienna: That's a different Brad!
Henry: No, no, but it's the same situation! Its -- its attractive people and chemistry and more chemistry.
Vienna: Listen. This is all work, Henry. You know, I'm -- I'm on TV with Brad. I'm not doing this for Brad. I'm doing it for Katie. Think of it as a gift from us to her.
Henry: How much more do we have to give? First you were gonna have a baby with the guy, and now you're co hosting a show with him? You're spending more time with him than me!
Vienna: Well, I'll still be in bed with you every night.
Henry: Promises, promises.
Vienna: Oh. No one can do what you do to me, and you know what I'm talking about.
Henry: You know what I'm talking about? I want you all the time, and I don't want to share.
Vienna: Oh!
[Laughs]
Vienna: Well, no one is sharing this.
Henry: Oh, goodness.
Vienna: Ah!
[Cell phone rings]
Vienna: Just a minute.
Henry: No, no, no, no.
Vienna: Phone.
Henry: No, no, no, no, no! Don't answer it!
Vienna: I have to. It's Kim.
[Henry groans]
Vienna: Hello. Now? No, no, no. I'm not -- I'm not busy.
[Henry chuckles]
Vienna: Yeah, I'll be there right away. Okay. I have to go to the studio.
Henry: Is Brad gonna be there?
[Vienna sighs]
Vienna: You have nothing to worry about, okay? There's only one for me -- you. I love you. Say you know I love you. Say it, Henry. Say, ""I know you do."" Say it.
Henry: I know you love me, Vienna. And I love you, too.
Vienna: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: How is Henry dealing with this?
Vienna: Oh, don't worry about Henry. He'll -- he'll come around. How about Katie? I mean, she said she was fine with me taking her place, but do you think she really --
Brad: Absolutely. No worries. Katie is cool.
Vienna: The show is on. How do we look?
[Laughs]
Brad: I look handsome. Katie is fine. Katie is fine. She just -- she just needs some rest. We're taking very good care of her. And, Vienna, you have been a lot of help.
Vienna: Well, you know I would do anything for you and Katie.
Brad: Well, you definitely proved that by coming in to finish this segment for us today.
Vienna: Well, I am very, very happy to be here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: Glad somebody's happy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: But being on TV is -- is very exciting.
Brad: Yes, it is. It is, it is. Katie, if you're watching, I want you to get a lot of rest. I want you to put your feet up. I want you to -- [Brad inhales sharply] Take deep breaths and think positive thoughts.
Vienna: About the --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: They're right. Doing this for you, baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: How are you feeling?
Bonnie: Quit asking. You're making things worse.
Dusty: Here we go. Maybe that'll help.
Bonnie: Wow. You're actually being nice to me?
Dusty: Don't tell anyone.
Bonnie: It'll be our little secret. You can go now. I really should sleep.
Dusty: I'll take care of you till you fall asleep.
[Bonnie sighs]
Dusty: How's that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: You take me to such lovely places.
Paul: Yeah, I can see why you hate me.
Rosanna: Oh, come on. I don't hate you. We made it through the day, right? And for some reason, I don't feel afraid anymore. I know this sounds crazy, but I -- I feel safe here.
Paul: I still don't know what to do next or where to go.
Rosanna: Listen, why don't we just take a nap, sleep on it?
Paul: All right.
[Rosanna sighs]
Paul: Oh, sure. You take the cot.
Rosanna: Thank you. Hey, you can use this as a pillow.
Paul: Thank you.
Rosanna: Listen, don't worry. We're gonna work everything out. We'll figure it out tomorrow, okay?
Paul: Okay.
Rosanna: Right now, just try to get some rest.
Paul: Yeah, you too.
[NEXT_ON]
Paul: Hey, go back to the farm, stay disappeared.
Dusty: Rosanna?
Paul: I'll be here for one hour. If I don't hear from her, then nobody's gonna see me or my daughter ever again.
Barbara: I know how to reach him.
Meg: Well, do it, now!","Paul and Rosanna leave the Co-op farm with Eliza because Dusty , Bonnie and the police are hot on their trail and they want to arrest Paul for kidnapping since Meg now has custody of the baby. Paul's car stalls and Rosanna and Paul end up sleeping in the back room of a restaurant in exchange for Rosanna singing for the customers and Paul washing dishes. Bonnie persuades Edna to tell them which way Paul and Rosanna went but they must stay in town an extra night since Bonnie gets sick.",summ_screen
"[Bonnie sighs]
Dusty: You look busy.
Bonnie: Well, I go away for a few days, and I'm a month behind, so --
Dusty: I know what you mean. You left some things in my car. I wanted to give them back to you.
Bonnie: That's nice of you. What -- no fast-food wrappers, empty paper cups?
Dusty: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know they meant that much to you. This might, as well. I assume it's yours.
Bonnie: Where did that come from?
Dusty: The glove compartment.
Bonnie: Did we --
[Clears throat]
Bonnie: Do something that I don't remember?
Dusty: Well, you were pretty out of it when you got sick.
Bonnie: Tell me we didn't.
Bonnie: And you're telling me that nothing happened?
Dusty: Pretty sure, yeah.
Bonnie: What do you mean ""Pretty sure""?
Dusty: I don't remember anything happening.
Bonnie: Then it didn't.
Dusty: You sure.
Bonnie: Yeah. Trust me -- if it did, I promise you, you wouldn't forget.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Meg sighs]
Damian: Busy?
Meg: Uh, no, no. Not at all.
[Meg chuckles]
Meg: Just, uh, enjoying the feeling of having my daughter back again.
Damian: There's nothing like being close to your children.
Meg: Mm-hmm.
Damian: Where is the little princess?
Meg: Sleeping. I just checked on her, and she had the most beautiful, peaceful look on her face.
Damian: Well, now that she's finally back home where she belongs, everything must be perfect in her world.
[Meg chuckles]
Meg: You think she knows that?
Damian: Absolutely. How do you feel?
Meg: Ecstatic and exhausted.
[Meg laughs]
Damian: You've been through a lot. It'll take you some time to recuperate.
Meg: I know. And I have so much to do, but I just can't get the energy, you know? Every five minutes, I drop everything I'm doing so I can go take a look at her.
Damian: I don't blame you. I wouldn't mind having a look at her myself. And that will make it easier for you to deal with those documents you don't want me to see.
Meg: You know, I can explain --
Damian: No, no. You don't have to explain anything. I don't want to be prying in your personal life, absolutely.
Meg: Hey, hey, look. It's okay. They're just the revised custody agreements. Bonnie drew them up. I'm giving Paul visitation rights with a chance to increase his time with Eliza, if he follows the rules.
Damian: That sounds fair.
Meg: My family won't think so.
[Meg chuckles]
Damian: Don't worry about what anyone else might think. You're doing what's right for your baby.
Meg: Do you think I'm crazy for giving Paul the benefit of the doubt?
Damian: Not at all. I think you're doing exactly the right thing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: I guess I just left it in your glove compartment, and I forgot all about it.
Dusty: I can't believe you took it off without me noticing.
Bonnie: An oblivious man? I always wanted to meet one.
Dusty: Oblivious -- me? I'm not the one stashing undergarments in the glove box and forgetting about it.
[Bonnie laughs]
Bonnie: Yeah, good point. Thanks for bringing it back. Do you want a drink or something?
Dusty: It's too early for me. I still got to mend some fences out there.
Bonnie: Meg?
Dusty: Got to apologize to Meg for telling her what to do with Paul.
Bonnie: Well, you had your reasons.
Dusty: She had just gotten her baby back.
Bonnie: Wasn't the best timing, Dusty.
Dusty: I just can't believe she's giving this guy another chance, you know?
Bonnie: Well, you still have to apologize. No one wants to be told what to do.
[Dusty chuckles]
Bonnie: What?
Dusty: This coming from the woman who's never stopped telling me what to do since the day we met.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Ah. Thank you.
Paul: You're welcome.
Rosanna: Ooh! Hey, you remember how I like it.
Paul: I remember a lot of things.
Rosanna: Mmm. Oh. Can I tell you how strange it is to be back here?
[Rosanna chuckles]
Paul: Well, we're different people now.
Rosanna: Yeah. Yeah. We know far, far too much about each other.
Paul: We had a pretty good thing going there for a while, I thought.
Rosanna: Yes, we did, until it got really horrifically bad.
[Rosanna chuckles]
Paul: Yeah. That was my fault.
Rosanna: Yes, it was, mostly.
Paul: Kind of like how it's all my fault now with Meg. You'd think I'd learn.
Rosanna: Come on. Things have changed. I think you've learned something.
Paul: Well, when I think about what it is that I put you through --
Rosanna: Oh, please, you know, let's not go back there.
Paul: Okay. You're probably right. It's probably best.
Rosanna: Yes.
Paul: Really glad you're here. I'm glad we're friends.
Rosanna: Me too. But we both know I can't stay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Oh, Craig. What do you want?
Craig: I thought I'd come by and check on you and Parker.
Carly: We're fine.
Craig: It was a pretty rough night.
Carly: Aren't they all these days?
Craig: Yeah, well, how is Parker?
Carly: He's, uh, still asleep.
Craig: Can't say I blame him.
Carly: I don't think he is gonna be coming downstairs anytime soon.
Craig: How are you feeling?
Carly: I'm feeling like I'd like to spend the day under the covers, as well.
Craig: Oh, you don't want to do that.
Carly: Why not?
Craig: Well, for starters, it's a beautiful day. In fact, we should go work on the porch.
Carly: Work on what?
Craig: I have some ideas for our vitamin water. They're all inspired by your design.
Carly: What -- what is wrong with you? Why do you just categorically refuse to understand the word ""No?"" I said that we're not working together anymore. How many other ways can I say it?
Craig: You need to work, Carly. You need to get back to normal.
Carly: What the hell is that?
Craig: You know, last night might have been tough, but you can't let it derail the rest of your life.
[Carly sighs]
Carly: Craig, last night is not problem -- you are. I know you want to help, but you can't. Not anymore.
Craig: Why not?
Carly: Because the more I let you into my life, the more I lose everybody else.
Craig: Now you're exaggerating.
Carly: I'm not. My son, his father, my sister -- they all hate you.
Craig: Well, then, maybe you should think about doing what you know is right, instead of worrying about what other people think.
Carly: They're my family. They're all I have. And they all want you out of my life.
Craig: Well then, I guess it's my job to change their minds.
Carly: Craig!
Craig: Starting with Rosanna.
[Carly laughs]
Carly: Good luck with that.
Craig: Well, she's always been a reasonable person. I'm sure I can convince her to give me a chance.
Carly: She should be staying here in this house with me. But do you want to know where she's staying? She's staying with Paul Ryan. She would rather throw herself on the mercy of a raving lunatic than stay here where you could pop in at any moment, like you just did.
Craig: I'll talk to her.
Carly: There is nothing you can say that'll fix this.
Craig: Trust me. I'll think of something.
[Carly sighs]
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: You know, you don't have to leave. You can stay here, you know? There's lots of rooms. There's enough rooms up there for -- for a water-polo team.
Rosanna: Yes, I'm aware of that, but I don't want to be dependent on you.
Paul: You wouldn't be. And look, the only reason you're here is because I got you thrown out of where you were, so in a way, I kind of owe you.
Rosanna: I can see your logic, but you remember that it was good for me to leave the co-op. I was hiding.
Paul: Great. Then you're welcome.
[Rosanna sighs]
Rosanna: Paul, I don't want to be mooching, okay, off your generosity. I want my own job and my own place.
Paul: Great. You can stay here until you get all those things or until I drive you away.
[Rosanna sighs]
Rosanna: And why would you do that?
Paul: Because that's kind of what I do. It's inevitable.
Rosanna: Hmm.
Paul: Mm-hmm.
Rosanna: Mmm.
Paul: I like having you around. I do. It's kind of nice, you know? I don't want to hang out here, ramble around, and think about Eliza all day. Come on.
[Rosanna sighs]
Paul: Please.
Rosanna: Okay, I'll stay.
Paul: Great. So, what kind of job are you looking for?
Rosanna: Oh. Well, I've gotten pretty good at growing and selling vegetables.
Paul: You have? Terrific. You should try Chicago. That's a big farming town.
Rosanna: Oh, right.
Paul: You're kidding, right? Come on. You're Rosanna Cabot. You're a hard- driving, corporate honcho.
[Rosanna laughs]
Rosanna: Well, I don't know if you noticed, but the corporation is gone and -- and so is the honcho. It's a different world. I'm a different person now.
Paul: Okay. I mean, if you're okay with that.
Rosanna: Yeah, sure. I mean, it's fine. It doesn't matter. It's all good. Hard-driving Rosanna Cabot is gone, and she's not coming back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: You want my advice, Dusty?
Dusty: What's that?
Bonnie: Apologies always work better with flowers.
Dusty: Thanks. Want some advice from me?
Bonnie: What's that?
Dusty: Keep track of your underwear. Hey, Derek.
Derek: Dusty.
Bonnie: Hey.
Derek: Hey, whoa, whoa. What's all this?
Bonnie: Oh, it's -- it's just some stuff I left in Dusty's car.
Derek: Is there a story behind this?
[Bonnie clears throat]
Bonnie: Nope, probably not the one you're telling yourself right now.
Derek: Yeah, well, why don't you tell me yours?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: So this whole ""Finding a job"" thing -- I mean, that's just, you know, something to do while you implement your secret plan to get your money back from Craig, right?
Rosanna: I don't have a secret plan.
Paul: You're joking. You're not angry at him that he took all your money?
[Rosanna sighs]
Rosanna: Well, I was at first, but then, you know, after I woke up out of the coma, I did everything I could to figure out how to get it back. And, when I ended up at the farm, I -- I realized that I really just didn't need it anymore. I realized the virtues of a simpler life.
Paul: Okay, so you get the money back, and then you can buy yourself a really big, enormous simple life with lots of virtues.
Rosanna: I don't want the money back, and I don't want to even think about what it would take to get it back.
Paul: All it would take is a really good plan.
Rosanna: A plan or a war? Listen, I don't have the strength for that anymore.
Paul: You have the strength to wait tables at Al's?
Rosanna: That's no worse than working at a -- a farm stand. And I actually found that rather fulfilling.
Paul: Did you, now?
Rosanna: Yes.
Paul: How very Zen.
Rosanna: You're obviously not the type to give up something you think is yours.
Paul: Exactly. Why would I do that?
Rosanna: It's a little thing that is called ""Letting go.""
Paul: Mmm, letting go is one thing, okay? I get that, you know? If you gave your money to charity or something, but you -- you didn't choose to do this. Craig took your money. He took away with it any choice that you had.
Rosanna: Right. And I don't want to fight him.
Paul: We could fight him together.
Rosanna: You don't have enough problems?
Paul: And I like distractions.
[Rosanna chuckles]
Rosanna: Oh, no, no, no. No, no, no, not this one. No, no, no. Thank you.
Paul: Mmm.
Rosanna: So sweet of you. I totally appreciate the thought. Thank you. No. I'm gonna go. I'll see you later.
Paul: Where are you going?
Rosanna: I'm going to see my sister Carly.
Paul: Oh. Probably shouldn't tell her that you're staying here with me.
Rosanna: Why not? She already knows.
Paul: Okay. See you later.
Rosanna: Okay. What are you doing today?
Paul: I don't know. I'll think of something.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Damian: Well, I know from personal experience that keeping a loving father from his child leads to disaster.
[Meg chuckles]
Meg: Usually caused by the loving father.
Damian: Usually. And the one ends up hurting the most is the child.
Meg: You don't think I'm giving in to Paul because I'm afraid of what he might do?
Damian: Are you?
Meg: No. No, not really. I really do believe that it will be better for Eliza to have a relationship with her father. I mean, Paul, in his own way, has proven how much he loves her. And I'm not gonna leave her alone with him, but I do want her to know him. And I'm not gonna cut her off from Barbara, either.
Damian: I think all those are excellent reasons.
[Meg exhales sharply]
Meg: I'm not so sure anybody else would think so.
Damian: If you're referring to your brother, he has strong opinions, yes.
Meg: Well, they're nothing compared to my mother.
[Meg laughs]
Damian: But I'd be surprised if Luke doesn't support you -- and Lily, too.
Meg: I hope you're right.
[Eliza cooing]
Meg: Do you think she knows we're talking about her?
Damian: Absolutely.
Meg: You know, it's too early for her to wake up from her nap. Yeah, she probably dropped her pacifier.
Damian: Do you want me to go?
Meg: Would you like to go?
Damian: I'd love to help.
Meg: Thank you.
[Crying continues]
[Knock on door]
Dusty: Is this a bad time?
Meg: It's never a bad time for flowers.
Dusty: And apologies?
Meg: They're beautiful.
Dusty: I'm sorry about what happened down at the police station. I shouldn't be telling you what to do.
Meg: I agree.
Dusty: I care about you very much. I shouldn't be ordering you around. I'm sorry.
Meg: It's okay. I understand.
Dusty: So, we're good?
Meg: No, Dusty, we're not good. I can't let your hatred of Paul affect what I do for my daughter.
Dusty: I agree. From now on, you call the shots.
Meg: Really?
Dusty: Yeah. I won't even kiss you unless you tell me it's okay.
Meg: It's more than okay.
Dusty: What's this?
Meg: Nothing.
Dusty: You got to be kidding me.
[Meg sighs]
Meg: Dusty.
Dusty: Why'd Paul send you another custody agreement?
Meg: He didn't send it.
Dusty: His lawyers drew it up?
Meg: No, mine did.
Dusty: What do you mean? It says he gets to spend more time with Eliza.
Meg: Yes, it does.
Dusty: That's coming from you?
Meg: Yes, it is.
[Dusty scoffs]
Dusty: Then you're crazier than he is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: Rosanna? Wait. I need to talk to you.
Rosanna: Well, I don't need to talk to you.
Craig: Please. It's about Carly.
[Rosanna sighs]
Rosanna: Unless you're going to tell me that you're gonna leaving town forever and ever so she never has to see you again, I really don't want to hear anything that you have to say.
Craig: I know you have a few million reasons to hate me, but this really isn't about you and me.
Rosanna: Right. You're concerned about Carly.
Craig: You have no idea the hell she's been through.
Rosanna: Yeah, I do. I know -- she lost Jack.
Craig: It's bigger than that. She's having major problems with her son, and Jack is constantly in her face, as judgmental as he ever was.
Rosanna: And you're just here to ride to the rescue, eh?
Craig: She's in a downward spiral, Rosanna. She's on the verge of losing everything.
Rosanna: Sounds a little dramatic.
Craig: Well, trust me -- it isn't. It's entirely accurate. And she needs help to pull out of this nose dive before it's too late.
Rosanna: Help from you?
Craig: From all of us. But now she's pushing me away because you don't disapprove.
Rosanna: Aw, poor you.
Craig: I know you despise me.
Rosanna: Does it show?
Craig: But isn't there some way we can find a temporary truce for Carly's sake? She needs us both.
Rosanna: You seem quite sincere about this.
Craig: I am.
Rosanna: Sounds like you genuinely have feelings for her.
Craig: I do.
Rosanna: Wow. And if I don't approve, then she won't have anything to do with you?
Craig: That's what she said.
Rosanna: Ooh. Well, I guess I, uh, I have to do what's best for my sister.
Craig: Good.
Rosanna: Which is why I wouldn't approve of you seeing my sister if my life depended on it. Hey.
Carly: Morning.
Rosanna: Look at you.
Carly: Ah.
Rosanna: How are you?
Carly: I've been better.
Rosanna: Yeah? Well, uh, what happened?
Carly: Yesterday was just awful. And everything was completely out of control, including me.
Rosanna: Mm, you, uh, want to talk about it?
Carly: No, I don't, really.
Rosanna: Okay.
Carly: So, how are you?
Rosanna: I'm good. I'm -- I'm adjusting. It's kind of weird being back here, especially living with Paul at Fairwinds.
Carly: Yeah. He's completely insane, Rosanna -- you do know that?
Rosanna: Oh, I -- I wouldn't go that far.
Carly: Well, then, how far would you go?
Rosanna: Deeply disturbed.
Carly: You shouldn't be there.
Rosanna: It's okay. I mean, he's changed. I really believe that.
Carly: But that's because he's very good at getting people to think what he wants them to think. Most sociopaths are.
Rosanna: He's not acting like a sociopath. At least, not at the moment -- at least, not with me. Listen, he's -- he has a really sweet, tender side. You should see him with his daughter.
Carly: I don't want to see him with his daughter, for her sake. I certainly don't want to see him with you.
Rosanna: Listen, I -- I think that he's trying to help me. I think he feels bad about the past.
Carly: That may be. But I don't trust him.
Rosanna: Well, I don't blame you.
Carly: But you do?
Rosanna: I'm starting to.
Carly: You really believe that somebody like Paul Ryan can change?
Rosanna: Well, sure. I mean, I changed. I'm not the person I was. Maybe Paul isn't, either.
Carly: Maybe Craig isn't, either.
Rosanna: Oh, my goodness. I walked right into that, didn't I?
Carly: You certainly did.
Rosanna: Ohh! So you really think Craig can change?
Carly: I think he already has.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Paul is outside Craig's room]
Paul: Hey, I was just headed back to my room. You got a chance to finish?
Maid: Oh, yes, Sir. I'm done with this floor.
[Paul uses Craig's laptop]
Paul: Okay, Craig. Let's see where you have your bodies buried. Ah. Just what the doctor ordered.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: He's the only person around who doesn't make me feel like I'm a complete loser.
Rosanna: But you're not. Honey.
Carly: Tell that to Jack. Tell that to Parker. They don't think I can do anything right.
Rosanna: Well, they -- they are wrong.
Carly: And Craig agrees with you. And whenever he stands up for me, he gets nothing but flak, so I was really hoping that somebody would give him a chance.
Rosanna: Oh, Carly.
Carly: I know. I know that you have every reason to hate him, but if you could forgive Paul for what he's done, then you can forgive Craig, maybe?
Rosanna: I don't know. Hey. Hey, what are -- what are these?
Carly: Uh, it's just some -- some work that I've been doing for Craig, but I quit, you know? I told him that it's over, so now I've got plenty of time to sit around, feeling sorry for myself.
Rosanna: The guilt -- thank you.
Carly: I'm just stating the facts.
Rosanna: You really think Craig can make you happy?
Carly: People change, right?
Rosanna: Yeah, they do. You just have to hope it's for the better.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: Look, if I'm fair with him, then he won't want to hurt us, either.
Dusty: You think it'll work that way?
Meg: It's working for you.
Dusty: What are you talking about?
Meg: You were ready to steal Johnny until Craig had a change of heart and said that you could see him. You worked it out.
Dusty: Are you comparing me to Paul?
Meg: Well, you're in similar situations.
Dusty: No, no. I'm not crazy. You're playing with fire.
Meg: Don't take this the wrong way, but I really don't care what you think.
Dusty: You think this will all just go away, but I'm telling you, it won't.
Meg: It's my decision. Give those to me, please.
Dusty: I won't let you do it.
Meg: Are you listening to yourself?
Dusty: I care about you too much.
Damian: If you cared about her as much as you say you do, you'd let her make her own decisions.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: All right, Derek, it's not what you think. Dusty and I were looking for Paul and Eliza. It was work.
Derek: Oh, right.
Bonnie: No, I -- I came down with something. I felt sick. I -- I couldn't breathe, so I just took it off, you know?
Derek: Because getting naked makes you feel better?
Bonnie: I wasn't even naked. I was completely dressed.
Derek: Except for your underwear.
Bonnie: No, I had a shirt on, and I wasn't even exposed. I mean, why -- why are you making such a big deal out of this?
Derek: I'm just trying to find out what's going on.
Bonnie: There's nothing going on. And even if there was, I mean, would it be any of your business?
Derek: I thought we had something special between us.
Bonnie: Well, maybe you should have told me about that.
Derek: Well, I didn't think it was anything we had to spell out, but, obviously, I was wrong.
Bonnie: You know, do you really think I had some sort of sexual encounter with Dusty Donovan?
Derek: Well, did you?
Bonnie: When did you become so jealous?
Derek: When did you start taking road trips without your underwear?
Bonnie: Oh, my gosh. I do not have time for this. I have work to do.
Derek: Oh, yeah, I wouldn't want to keep you from your important work.
Bonnie: Derek, just get out.
Derek: Don't worry.
Bonnie: Please, just get out.
Derek: I'm gone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Transfer. New account number. Re-enter new account? Ay-yi-yi. Okay. And verify. Submit. I did it. I did it.
Rosanna: Hey, Craig. I need to talk to you for a second.
Craig: A few insults you forgot to hurl at me earlier?
Rosanna: You gonna talk to me or not?
Craig: Sure, come on in.",Breaking up is hard to do in Oakdale as Derek breaks up with Bonnie because he gets upset that she left her underwear in Dusty's glove compartment. Bonnie tries to explain that nothing happened between her and Dusty she just took them off because she was sick and they felt uncomfortable. Bonnie explains to Derek that she was always fully covered and Dusty didn't even know she took them off. Derek gets jealous and Bonnie reminds Derek they never had an official relationship. Meg tells Dusty that they can't have a relationship if he continues his war with Paul because he is Eliza's father and Paul will always be a part of Eliza's life. Dusty and Bonnie later drown their sorrows at the Lakeview and tell each other they have been dumped.,summ_screen
"Dusty: You know where the well is? Do you know where Steinbeck has Lily and Rose?
Barbara: When I heard James say ""Tommy Stout,"" I, of course, remembered the Nursery rhyme, but I also remembered something I hadn't thought about for years.
Holden: Barbara, just tell us where the well is.
Barbara: When Paul was little, James used that rhyme to scare him -- ""ding, dong, bell pussy's in the well"" --
Holden: Right, right, we know the words, and the next line says something about a barn, which is why we thought the well might be on a farm.
Barbara: There was a time when James took Paul away from me and they went to live on a farm somewhere. And Paul was young enough that James was worried that he was gonna wander off, because there was an old well nearby, so he taught him that rhyme.
Dusty: Where was the farm?
Margo: Is this the old Stewart farm?
Barbara: Yes. James rented it for a summer.
Holden: It's south, on route 6. Come on.
Barbara: Lily and Rose aren't there. You won't find them.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Rose? Rose?
Rose: I'm almost to the top, Lily. I can see --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Molly: Okay, Hannah, which ribbon should I use, green or yellow?
Hannah: Yellow.
Katie: Oh, Mike -- can you hand me that basket?
Mike: Yeah.
Craig: What is it about weddings that drives otherwise rational women into a frenzy of pheromone?
Rosanna: What is it about you that cannot leave well enough alone?
Craig: Did I say anything?
Rosanna: The churning of your brain is making a rather loud sound.
Hannah: Katie, if you could check on Carly, we're trying to time this with the moon-rise --
Katie: Sure, yeah.
Rosanna: The answer is no.
Craig: You don't even know what I was about to ask. How can you possibly even -- oh, maybe you do. But at least do me the courtesy of hearing me out.
Jack: Ohh, okay.
Hannah: Oh, there you are. I thought we were gonna have to start without you. Parker, can I borrow your finger? I need you to tie some bows.
Molly: Hey, Jack. How you doing?
Jack: Good, good. Parker and I just did a little shopping.
[Sage crying]
Carly: Are you absolutely sure?
Dr. Banks: The man listed on that form is the biological father of your baby girl. There's no doubt about it. If he has any questions, tell him to call me.
Carly: Yeah, okay. Thanks -- thank you, doc.
Dr. Banks: Nice night for a wedding.
Carly: What?
Dr. Banks: Congratulations.
Carly: Thanks. I don't believe it.
Katie: Who was that? Carly, you're not dressed. You're getting married in like ten minutes! What's wrong?
Carly: Nothing -- everything.
Katie: Was it whoever that just was? I mean, did he do something?
Carly: Yeah. He gave me this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Molly: That's gotta hurt.
Jack: Yeah, that's the way it is. What am I gonna do?
Molly: Nothing. Except we pray that Sage is yours.
Jack: Oh, and if she isn't, what then, Molly? Listen, I'm not even gonna go there. I've gotta concentrate on the big picture -- Carly, me and the kids. Parker's not mine, I love him, right? If Sage is -- if she isn't mine -- it'll be fine.
Molly: You can't even stand to see him pick her up --
Jack: Listen, I'll get used to it. Come on, I knew the score coming in. Right? I chose to come here, to ask Carly to be my wife, to move forward. It'll work. Look -- it's our birth-stones -- mine, Carly's, Parker's and Sage's. Carly's wedding present. I want her to -- I want her to know how I feel. We're a real family.
Molly: Sure. It's beautiful.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: Mike Kasnoff knows almost 16 words. He's broke, he dresses like a dirty movie, and who would trust that smile?
Rosanna: Well, maybe it's the tool belt that's so attractive.
Craig: And yet, otherwise intelligent women seem to lust after that Neanderthal.
Rosanna: Well, my lusting days are over, darling. I married you.
Craig: I get your jokes.
Rosanna: Yes, I know, and it makes up for so much.
Craig: But I do not intend to stand by and watch him ruin Katie's life the way he has ruined Carly's and Molly's and yours.
Rosanna: I thought Mike and Katie were friends.
Craig: They were sharing a sleeping bag.
Rosanna: Well -- what are you saying? Are you and Jack -- ?
Craig: What?
Rosanna: You were sharing a sleeping bag.
Craig: You're trying too hard.
Rosanna: Well, maybe it's the altitude. I'm just in a fine mood. You and Sierra spent your entire wedding, what, at sea level? Perhaps we should make a plan -- once a year, we must go to the mountains.
Craig: Will you talk to Mike Kasnoff?
Rosanna: About what?
Craig: About Katie.
Rosanna: Oh, Katie, yeah, I think -- she's helping Carly get ready, isn't she?
Craig: I know where she is -- it's where she's going that bothers me. She is my baby sister.
Rosanna: And I'm your wife and you haven't kissed me in at least an hour. I'm going to pout.
Craig: Oh, come here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: You're such a good girl. That's right, you got me. Molly's right, too -- I can't help it. I want you to be mine -- my little girl.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I gotta talk to Jack.
Katie: You're not changing your mind, are you?
Carly: No! No, of course not. I love Jack, I want to marry him more than anything else in this world. It's just -- the timing --
Katie: Yeah, well, speaking of timing, Hannah says you have got to be ready within ten minutes, because that's when the moon is gonna rise, and that's the most auspicious time for vows and promises. And not really that it's any of my business, but considering your track record, I think you need all the auspiciousness you can get.
Carly: And if Jack has told me once, he's told me a dozen times -- he wants to marry me, no matter what. Everything else will just have to wait.
Katie: Carly, what's on that piece of paper? I have a feeling that it's not just a note wishing you good luck on your wedding day.
Carly: No, it isn't. But it is my wedding day, and that is a very sacred thing, so what is on that piece of paper will have to wait. So come on, Katie -- let's get me gorgeous.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: You just said that James rented the old Stewart place.
Barbara: That's right, but this well I'm talking about was at some hunting lodge that they found in the woods. Now, they never took me there, I don't know where it is. It was their little secret.
Margo: Okay, a hunting lodge --
Dusty: I say we go back and we force Steinbeck to tell us where it is.
Barbara: Haven't you learned that you can't force James Steinbeck to do anything?
Holden: Barbara, did Paul ever say anything about the lodge? Did they have to drive to it, walk to it? Was it near a creek, a lake?
Barbara: It wasn't very far away, I know that. They hiked to it. Paul said something about maybe a couple of miles. You know what, I'm going to call Lisa, see if she remembers anything at all.
Margo: Okay, you guys, this whole area, it's a wooded area with a lot of private land reserves, so we're gonna have to triple forces to cover the entire area.
Dusty: Not if we're only talking about a few square miles. I say we break it up, we assign somebody to each section. These things cover a lot of territory. They're all set to the same frequency as the walkie-talkie that Lily and Rose have.
Margo: That's great, we blanket the area and flood the frequencies.
Dusty: We've gotta find 'em.
Margo: Absolutely, they're gonna hear it. Now, we're just -- I need about a dozen maps here. We're taking a three-mile radius around the old Stewart farm off of route 6. Right?
Holden: Okay, now, that's the one that they found on Stanley, right?
Dusty: This one's the lucky charm. This one is the best shot at picking up Lily and Rose.
Holden: All right. Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Lily coughing]
Lily: Rose? Rose! Oh -- Rose? Rose -- Rose, Rose? Oh -- Rose?
Lily: Rose -- Rose! Oh -- oh, thank God!
[Rose coughing]
Rose: You okay?
Lily: Yes. You were out cold.
Rose: Oh. I just remember this big bang. Wow, that's a lot of dirt. Yuck. Ow. The good news is, they dropped a lot of stuff this time. I can definitely climb out of here now.
Lily: No. They could start blasting again, Rose.
Rose: No, they're done for the day.
Lily: You don't know that.
Rose: Look, I am not gonna sit here and wait for us to get buried alive. Now, you just relax and I'm gonna get out of here, get a manicure and a pedicure and I'll be right back for ya.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Margo: I know this wasn't easy for you, Barbara -- I mean, given the way you feel about Dusty and Rose.
Barbara: They killed my son. They have to live with that. But I'm not the one who should be punishing them.
Margo: You didn't always feel that way.
Barbara: After the fire, I was angry enough that I allowed myself to need James. But after seeing him in prison, watching people squirm is his only pleasure, and I won't end up like that -- a hunter, a torturer.
Margo: A hunter!
Barbara: What?
Margo: You know what? I think I know where to find the twins. You can take this prisoner back to his cell. We don't need him anymore.
Brackett: Something happen?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Hi, daddy. I know, it's been a while. Sorry. I just have a really important question this time. Where's Simon? Have you seen him lately? He's probably on some beach somewhere with a rich lady. A yacht -- that would be her yacht -- her villa. I just wanna know if he's okay. And don't tell him I'm asking. I mean, I guess if he wanted to be back here, he would be. I mean, not here -- Oakdale. But he's gone. I know he's gone. I just wanted to know if he's still -- that's the thing, right? He's never still, he's always going. And now he's gone. Uh, Carly? We have, like, t-minus two minutes until the moon rises.
Carly: Just a minute. Worth the wait?
Katie: Oh, man, do you clean up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: I thought we were going to be honest and above board.
Rosanna: It's not your methods I'm questioning, darling, it's your motive.
Craig: I'm looking after my baby sister.
Rosanna: I hate to say this -- I don't want to say this, but you're in danger of becoming a meddlesome fossil. Katie can take care of herself. She doesn't need you worrying about her love life. It's none of your business.
Craig: Well, then, maybe it is better coming from you -- ""Mike, what are your intentions towards Katie?"" That's all you have to say.
Rosanna: And he'd have every right to slug me.
Craig: Well, then, I would kill him and Katie would be safe.
Rosanna: Let me point something out to you -- one of the charms of being married is that you only have to worry about one woman -- me. Carly and Katie don't need your constant attention -- Lucy doesn't even need you so much anymore.
Craig: Are you feeling neglected?
Rosanna: I'm feeling exasperated. If you put half the attention and time into your business as you did into worrying about your flock, you'd be richer than me.
Craig: Well, then, you'd feel obliged to go back to Detroit and beat up on your board of directors and then where would we be?
Mike: Everything okay?
Rosanna: No! And I give up, officially. Nah.
Mike: What's the problem?
Craig: Well, since you asked --
Molly: If I were you, Craig, I would quit while I was ahead.
Craig: I'm not you.
Molly: If Jack found out that you might have insulted Mike and that Mike would have to punch you in the nose, then Jack might have to dis-invite you to the wedding.
Mike: My knuckles thank you.
Molly: No problem. A lot's happened since last time Carly and Jack did this.
Mike: Yeah? I'd like to think they're not the only ones who've gotten older and wiser.
Molly: I don't know, Mike.
Mike: Come on. If we both hadn't learned some things, we wouldn't be here right now, would we?
Molly: Thanks again for calling me. I wouldn't want to have missed this wedding for the world.
Molly: But I've never been to a native American wedding ceremony. It's legal, right?
Mike: Yeah, yeah. Hannah's like a tribal elder. She's got all the necessary clearances.
Molly: It's a good thing, because this wedding needs to go the distance. It's only fair, right? [Sage fussing] how're you doing?
Mike: Well, when those DNA results come back, I'll be able to breathe a lot easier, but till then, weddings are cool.
Molly: Will you save me a dance? I'd really like to talk about what happened to us.
Katie: I would just like to announce that Carly is finally ready to make her appearance.
Hannah: Good. Tell her, her timing is perfect. If everyone could take their places, please.
Jack: You have the ring?
Mike: Safe and sound. Let's get you married.
[Jack sighs]
Hannah: And with the rising of the moon comes the bride.
Hannah: It's traditional for those who are witnessing the ceremony to offer their thoughts, a blessing --
Craig: Well, I've got something to say.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: Hey, Margo. No luck so far.
Margo: I know where they are.
Margo: Oh! Susan, hi, excuse me. I'm sorry -- I have to ask you a couple questions. It's about Lily and Rose.
Susan: How can I help?
Margo: Your ex-husband, Dan, he was a hunter, right?
Susan: You could call it that.
Margo: What -- I'm sorry, I don't understand.
Susan: When we were married, he strayed.
Margo: Oh, no, I -- I don't mean that kind of -- a real hunter, he was a real hunter -- and there was a story about a bear.
Susan: Oh, that stupid bear. Dan and a couple of his cronies -- one of them might've been Bob -- they left an open keg of beer on the porch. And this poor old bear wandered up, helped himself, fell asleep right in front of the lodge.
Margo: A hunting lodge?
Margo: Okay, do you remember if this hunting lodge -- did it have a well?
Susan: It used to, but I think it dried up.
Margo: Do you think that perhaps James Steinbeck might've known about it? I know they spent a lot of time on the farm with Paul.
Susan: Sure he knew. The picture of Dan with the poor drunk bear -- you know, the great hunter -- that was hanging over the fireplace. And Steinbeck must've heard the story. There was even an extra set of keys out at the farm to the lodge.
Margo: Really? Great, listen, do you think that you could find the lodge on the map here?
Susan: Oh, sure. I know exactly where it is.
Margo: Thank you, come here.
Brackett: If the taxpayers could see you now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Molly: Hey. You look gorgeous.
Hannah: The spirit who lives in the earth, in the sun and the moon, in all living things, has called each and every one of us together to witness the union of Carly and Jack. Some of us have loved this couple -- others have tested their love -- or done a little of both. But you're all here to bless this union. Carly, Jack -- why are you getting married?
Jack: Well -- everyone here knows us. And everyone knows all about us -- the good, the bad, the beautiful. I love you, Carly. That's the simple answer. Because you make my life make sense. You're the reason why I get up every day, and why I always try to do the right thing. 'Cause no matter how many times we have been tested -- and let me tell you, we have been tested -- it always comes back to what we found, here in Montana. Life means something when we're together. And now that we're back where it all began -- so much richer, with all our friends and two wonderful kids and a chance to build a life together -- if you'll have me.
Carly: Oh. Of course I'll have you, Jack -- you know, the next time I design a wedding dress, I'm gonna put a pocket in it.
Jack: Oh, here. That's all right.
Carly: See? You always fix everything, Jack -- no matter how many mistakes I make. And some mistakes -- they turn out to be miracles in disguise. But you never know -- at least I don't. For all I know, I could've made just another doozy. No -- if Katie hadn't found me, I would've missed my own wedding. And that would've been my biggest mistake. Because you're my compass, Jack. You're my true north. When I look at you, I know exactly where to head -- home. To you and to Parker and to Sage. You accept who I am. And you love me, despite everything. And that's real love. That's the real thing. And I am honored and lucky and so happy to build a life with you.
Hannah: Uh, we haven't quite gotten to that part, Carly. Jack. Okay. Now, before I say a final blessing, it's traditional for those who are witnessing the ceremony to offer their thoughts -- a blessing, a gift. Anyone? No one has anything to offer?
Craig: Well, I've got something to say.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: Lily? Rose? Are you there? Lily, Rose, can you hear me?
Dusty: Looks like we just did a three-mile circle.
Holden: We should've heard something by now.
Dusty: We'll find 'em.
Holden: Of course we're gonna find 'em. I don't care if we have to dig up the whole forest, we're gonna find 'em. I'm not going back home without my wife.
Dusty: That's -- that's the old Holden I remember.
Holden: Lily? Rose?
Dusty: I tell you, it's almost like when we were back --
Holden: Dude -- don't get chummy with me, okay?
Dusty: Okay.
Holden: We are not friends and we will never be friends. This is your fault -- all of it. No matter how it pans out, I will never forgive you for it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Rose? You almost there? Rose?
Rose: Just gotta pull myself -- aagh!
Lily: Rose, what happened?
Rose: You okay, Lily?
Lily: Yes, I'm fine. What happened?
Rose: I'm a klutz is what happened. Come on, Jersey, let's go!
Lily: Rose? Rose!
Rose: I made it! Lily! I made it out! I'm okay! I made it!
Lily: I knew you would.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Sweetheart, is this really necessary?
Craig: Yeah, I have something that needs to be said.
Katie: Craig, please don't ruin this wedding.
Jack: Let the man talk.
Craig: Now, thank you, Jack. Now, what you said before about obstacles -- I realize that I haven't been the only one. And yet, despite my efforts, and those of others who shall remain nameless, you have prevailed. Flying into the face of reason, nothing could stop you. Was it kismet or fate, dumb luck? Dumb, or just the fact that you're both too stubborn to know any better? Well, you have my blessing, Jack and Carly. And my respect for your tenacity in the face of insuperable odds.
Jack: I'll take it.
Craig: You earned it.
Rosanna: If I might add something.
[Katie mutters]
Katie: A muzzle?
Rosanna: I think that my husband had a very interesting point to make, and I'm glad he made it.
Craig: That's why she married me.
Rosanna: And now you can shut up.
Craig: Huh?
Rosanna: Kiss. Oh. Ah. There. All right. Well -- it's no secret that Carly and I have had our share of difficulties. I've certainly seen my sister through some extraordinary times. I've seen her miserable, I've seen her stubborn, and I've seen her just as tenacious as my husband said she is. But I have never, ever seen her this happy. And that is what I wish for you. I truly do. You and Jack -- I wish you both joy.
Carly: Thank you.
Molly: I just want to say that I am really glad to be here. Not just here in Montana, 'cuz, but in your heart. Because without you, my world's a really lonely place. And it's like you always say, none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. And you can either take those mistakes and stand on ceremony, or you can try to forgive. And that's you and Jack. You have faith in people, in what love can do, and in forgiveness. And that is a blessing that you both give me and everybody, every day. And so I'm just here to remind myself of that, and to thank you both for your faith.
Carly: I love you, 'cuz.
Molly: I love you. I know you love me.
Carly: Jack, if you could -- do you have another handkerchief?
Mike: No, I got it.
Katie: I think I have something to say. You know what I think the most important thing is? The way people treat each other. And Carly and Jack -- they're friends. I've seen that again and again since I got here. When they talk to each other, they listen, and care so much about each other. They're safe, and you can feel it. They're on the same team, they're committed. That's exactly what counts. 'Cause you can love someone so much, but if they're not committed -- well, Carly and Jack just have what all of us want -- someone to love who loves us back.
Carly: Katie, thank you.
Molly: Okay, you know, Parker, you can say it. You've been dying to say it. Go ahead.
Parker: Food!
[All laughing]
Molly: Parker says that Carly and Jack have the greatest food.
Carly: That's because mama knows where to shop.
Jack: Oh, he's so cute.
Mike: Look, what you all have is love. And -- I've just been envious. You know, in all the past few months, the ups and downs, that's what it's always come back to. But I believe that for right or for wrong, it's always been about love. And I wish you the best. [everyone chuckles] and love. Well said. You may exchange your rings.
Jack: I love you.
Carly: Get on there.
Hannah: And now, through the power of the great spirit and the sanction of the great state of Montana, Carly and Jack's spirits have been joined. They are husband and wife. And now, you may kiss the bride.
Molly: Whoo! Yee-hoo!
[whistle blows]
[laughter]
Craig: Get up, because what time is it?
Parker: Time to eat!
Craig: Yeah! That's for sure. All right, come here.
Rosanna: That was one of the most moving ceremonies I've ever had the honor to witness. I wish you both the best.
Carly: Thank you.
Jack: Thank you.
Carly: Thanks for being here.
Jack: Yeah, and for bringing Parker and keeping the tall guy in line.
Rosanna: I try.
Molly: That was the best wedding ever.
Jack: Well, hopefully it was the last wedding ever.
Katie: Yeah, right?
Carly: You don't want to do this every year?
Molly: That's why they invented anniversaries -- so we can get together and party every year.
Mike: That's right, and we will be there. Congratulations.
Jack: Thank you, Mike.
Carly: I need to talk to you.
Rosanna: Ah, yes, so we should all set up, right? Let's set things up.
Katie: Oh, yes, I forgot to put the extra champagne in the fridge.
Rosanna: Oh, yes -- yes, yes, do. And -- you have your -- assignment? Okay, good. Darling, we should get the binoculars, right, out of the car? You want to look at the constellations with Hannah?
Parker: Yeah!
Rosanna: Yay! And sweetheart, hm? Isn't it time for us to prepare for our --
Craig: I'm way ahead of you. Okay, listen, we'll be there in about half an hour, and remember, it's a surprise.
Rosanna: A surprise? Oh, okay. Let's go.
Jack: Oh, she's a good girl. She was good through the whole ceremony.
Carly: Yeah. Well, I guess she's gotten used to the excitement -- which is a good thing, with us as parents.
Jack: Right.
Carly: Jack --
Jack: The ring fit?
Carly: Yeah. Yeah, it's perfect.
Jack: Good.
Carly: Yeah. It's back where it belongs. We worked it out. Jack --
Jack: Hey, I've got something that goes with it. Hold on a second.
Carly: Oh, it's beautiful!
Jack: It's our birth-stones -- you, me, Parker and Sage. I wanted the whole family --
Carly: Oh, Jack --
Jack: What's the matter, what'd I do wrong?
Carly: No, nothing. You're perfect. I have something to tell you. And I've been waiting all day. Jack, I love you so much.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Susan: Okay, here's the ridge. Here's the creek.
Margo: Uh-huh. You're sure now?
Susan: I'm positive. We used to go backpacking in there when we were feeling ambitious. We'd follow the ridge down along the creek, and it's right here. That's before they paved the trail. You can drive in there now, except you have to -- you have to hike from the creek.
Margo: That's fine, thank you so much, Susan.
Susan: Anything I can do to help. [Pager beeping] oh, that's me. I'm due in surgery.
Margo: Okay, go, go, I got it from here.
Susan: Let me know if anything pans out.
Margo: I will, absolutely. Absolutely.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dusty: You think that I wanted any of this to happen?
Holden: I think that you don't give a damn about anybody but yourself.
Dusty: Whoa, you're wrong about that.
Holden: Tell that to Paul. Lily? Rose?
[Cell phone rings]
Holden: Yeah?
Margo: Holden?
Holden: Hey, Margo. No luck so far.
Margo: I know where they are.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Rose? Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself climbing out?
Rose: No, I'm okay.
Lily: Where are we?
Rose: I don't know. We're in the woods, somewhere. Look, you just sit tight, okay? I'll be back. I'll be back as soon as I can.
Brackett: The hell you will.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Oh, my God.
Carly: I love the necklace, Jack. And I love you. You've given me so much -- your patience, and your willingness to try over and over and over again --
Jack: Hey, I wanted that mailbox. It was no hardship.
Carly: I have something for you, too.
Jack: Yeah, she's a beauty.
Carly: Yeah. I think she looks a lot like her dad.
Jack: Her -- her dad?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mike: This is from the doctor?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Yes, it's me.
Holden: Hear that? She's alive. It's Lily, she's alive. Lily.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brackett: We have unfinished business here, Rose.","Barbara told Margo that James took Paul to the old Stewart farm when Paul was a boy. There was a hunting lodge nearby with a well, and James told Paul the ""Tommy Stout"" rhyme to keep him away. Margo talked to Susan, whose ex-husband, Dan, used to go to the lodge. Susan showed Margo how to find the lodge. Margo sent out search parties, which included Dusty and Holden as a team. Dusty tried to lighten the mood by reminiscing about old times, but Holden said he would never forgive him for endangering Lily and Rose. The fake Agent Brackett overtook a police officer, then donned his uniform and joined the search. Rose finally managed to climb out of the well, only to be grabbed at the top by ""Brackett."" In Montana, Carly received the results of Sage's paternity test, but decided informing the daddy could wait until after the wedding. Craig wanted Rosanna to ask Mike about his intentions toward Katie, but she refused. Molly and Mike agreed to talk after the wedding. During the traditional Native American ceremony, Jack and Carly told the onlookers why they were getting married. Each guest then gave blessings to the couple. After the wedding, Jack gave Carly a necklace featuring his, Carly's, Parker's, and Sage's birthstones, symbolizing their new family unit. Just as Carly told Jack that Sage had her father's eyes, Katie read the results of the paternity test",summ_screen
"[Lily dreaming]
Lily: Ethan! Ethan! Here's your mommy! Oh, Baby! You did it!
Holden: No, we all did.
Lily: Holden, I would have never gotten through this without you. No! No! Oh, my God, no! No! Oh, my baby! Oh, my baby! No! No! No, no!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: Lily! Lily, its okay! It's okay.
Lily: Is he dead?
Holden: No, no, no, no. Look at me, look at me, look at me.
Lily: Oh, my God, Holden. You brought him out, and he --
Holden: Lily, Lily, Lily, you were just dreaming. You were just dreaming. We're still in the tent. Nothing has happened. It was just a bad nightmare.
Lily: Oh, it was so real. He wasn't moving, and then I looked at your face, and you were -- oh, God, Holden! It was so real!
Holden: It's not real. It's not real.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I can't believe all this has happened. We were only gone a couple days.
Aaron: Someone should have called us. We would have come home.
Emma: And what exactly would you have done? Worry? I mean, I think most of us have that covered.
Aaron: We would have been home, Grandma.
Emma: Well, you're here -- you're here now.
Alison: I can't believe he's been down in that hole for so long.
Aaron: He must be so scared.
Alison: Are they sure he's okay?
Emma: No. No, they're not sure he's okay. They -- they have this little -- this little device that they put inside the hole. They can kind of hear him, and they think he's all right, but they can't be sure. Can't be sure.
Aaron: Dad won't let anything happen to him, okay?
Emma: Yeah, I know. I know. He's such a little boy.
Aaron: Listen, I'm gonna out there, okay? See if I can help.
Alison: Okay, I'll go with you, okay?
Faith: Grandma.
Emma: Hi, Darling. Look who's here -- the honeymoon couple.
Aaron: Hey! I missed you.
Faith: Grandma, what were you talking about just then? Was it something bad? Is Ethan dead?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: Call the maid, Honey. We'll have breakfast in bed. Oh, it's you.
Derek: Yeah. You okay?
Henry: Am I okay? You try sleeping, tied to a chair.
Derek: Yeah, well, you're the one who tried to escape.
Henry: How long are you planning on keeping me here?
Derek: Until Mr. Stenbeck tells me you're no longer a threat.
Henry: Derek, I'm only a threat to myself.
Derek: Yeah, well, obviously, he thinks differently.
Henry: What do you think?
Derek: Unfortunately for you, it doesn't matter what I think. I'll let you go when he says so.
Henry: Do you always do what you're told?
Derek: When James Stenbeck does the telling, yes.
Henry: Okay. What about Vienna and Bonnie? What did he tell you to do with them? Because, Derek, if anything's happened to those women, I tell you --
Derek: I gave you my word, none of you would be hurt.
Henry: I'm having a hard time respecting your word right now, especially if you tell me the shots are being called by Stenbeck.
Derek: Vienna and Bonnie are safe.
Henry: Are they still together?
Derek: Yes!
Henry: Then they're not safe!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: Oh, you! You! Get away from me!
Bonnie: No, you get away from me!
Vienna: Aah!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: Paul, where are you? Paul?
Maid: Good morning, Ma'am.
Meg: Have you seen Mr. Ryan?
Maid: Not this morning. I don't think he's been here since yesterday.
Meg: Oh, okay. Thank you.
[Ringing]
Paul: Hi, it's Paul. Please leave me a message.
[Beep]
Meg: Paul, it's me. Where the hell are you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: Mike, what's going on?
Mike: Well, the engineer just brought the new rig, and the rescue guys are checking it out.
Holden: Will it hold my weight and Ethan's?
Mike: It'll hold that and a lot more. We just have to make sure it's secure.
Lily: When?
Mike: Well, I need to make sure that we have stable enough ground to anchor it on.
Lily: That was supposed to be done by now. Morning. You said morning. It's morning. Well, what's taking so long?!
Mike: I know. We need to calm down and make sure we have everything safe first.
Holden: What's this for?
Mike: I was gonna ask you the same question. Did you try and go down there again?
Holden: No. Of course not.
Lily: He was with me in the tent.
Mike: Oh. Well, I'll ask Fred, see if he knows what it is.
Holden: Okay. So, what can we do in the meantime?
Mike: Nothing until we're ready.
Lily: Ethan, can you hear me?
Paul: He's fine.
Mike: Who is that? Who's down there?
Paul: This is your boss, Kasnoff. I'm down here doing your job for you, as usual.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: Okay, nobody ever finds out about this. No one! And we do not speak of this again.
Vienna: Never.
Bonnie: We were just cold, and it was a matter of survival.
Vienna: Well, that doesn't mean that I don't despise you.
Bonnie: Oh, don't you worry, Honey. I cannot even stand the sight of you.
Vienna: Great! So we won't tell anybody.
Bonnie: Absolutely, because what happens in this warehouse stays in this warehouse forever. I'm so hungry. I feel like I'm gonna faint!
Vienna: You and me both.
Bonnie: I cannot even remember when my last meal was.
Vienna: Do you think there's some food in here?
Bonnie: I don't know. Let's go see!
Vienna: Okay. I found something!
Bonnie: What you got? Okay. Corn, pudding, cream corn, and whole-kernel corn. Who worked here?
Vienna: How old is this?
Bonnie: I don't know. It doesn't really matter. The beauty of canned food is that it lasts forever. Little pots. Ah! And plates. Can opener. Great, let's go. Whole kernel or creamed?
Vienna: Whole kernel is probably safer.
Bonnie: Mm-hmm. Probably. Let's try. Okay.
Vienna: With your fingers?
Bonnie: Oh, come on. You can go look for sterling silver if you want, but I am hungry. That is so awful.
Vienna: What?!
Bonnie: Have some.
Vienna: You just said it was awful!
Bonnie: But it's still food!
Vienna: No, I don't eat with my fingers.
Bonnie: Fine, you can be a dainty, little corpse.
Vienna: That's awful!
Bonnie: Come on, just eat it.
Vienna: No, I can't.
Bonnie: Fine. Starve if you want to.
Vienna: Fine. Just give this to me in 10 minutes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: Could you at least loosen the ropes a little bit? I'm starting to lose the feeling in my extremities.
Derek: Forget it, Coleman. I'm not gonna give you another chance to escape.
Henry: Who am I, Harry Houdini? How far am I gonna get on two numb feet, anyway?
Derek: Sorry. No can do.
Henry: Even inside a brute like you, there still beats a human heart.
Derek: Is that your twisted way to try to convince me?
Henry: That is over the top. Derek, all I'm trying to say is, you seem like a decent guy who's in the grip of a monster.
[Cell phone rings]
Derek: Coburn. Yeah, okay.
Henry: Who was that? Was that him? Did he tell you to kill me?
Derek: I thought you thought that even a brute has a heart.
Henry: What are you doing?
Derek: What does it look like?
Henry: Because I asked?
Derek: Because the monster said let you go.
Henry: Just like that?
Derek: Just like that.
Henry: And Vienna and Bonnie?
Derek: They can be let go, too. I can take you to them if you'd like.
Henry: Yes, I would like that. I would like that very much. Thank you so much.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: Oh! They're asleep. So, what's this all about?
Derek: Well, as they say, I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
Henry: In that case, I have the deepest respect for your privacy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: Paul, the money went through. It's transferred into my account.
James: Hello, Barbara.
Barbara: Where is he?
James: It doesn't matter. You're too late.
Barbara: What do you mean, I'm too late? Oh, dear God. Not your own son!
James: Oh, of course not! Paul passed his test. He doesn't need your money.
Barbara: What test? What are you talking about?
James: Paul is about to rescue the boy at the Snyder farm. He'll become hero of Oakdale, assuming, of course, he survives.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Holden: How the hell did he get down there?
Lily: Paul, is Ethan with you? Is he okay?
Paul: Yeah, Ethan's -- he's fine. Except I think you just woke him up.
Mike: I still want to know what you think you're doing down there.
Paul: Well, I told you I was gonna be more hands-on, Mike.
Mike: And I told you to stay the hell away!
Paul: You know, as much as I'd like to debate this with you right now, maybe it's a good idea that we get the kid out of the hole first.
Lily: Mike, please, don't antagonize him.
Holden: Lily's right. He's down there. He could help us get Ethan out.
Mike: Okay, but -- we're gonna get everything set up. How long do you need, Fred?
Fred: Well, if we're just lifting the child, we don't need the new rig. We can handle this weight on the standard hoist. Get the small harness from the truck.
Lily: How long will that take?
Fred: Just a couple of minutes.
Lily: That's it? And you'll have him out?
Fred: That's the plan.
Holden: I told you. I told you it was gonna be okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aaron: You know Dad won't let anything happen to Ethan, right?
Faith: I guess.
[Telephone rings]
Emma: Hello? Oh! Oh, that's wonderful! Oh, will you call us as soon as you know anything? Okay. Thank you. Thank you so much. They're getting him out.
Aaron: Yes! I told you! It's gonna be okay!
Faith: He's gonna be okay!
Aaron: He's gonna be okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Mike, I thought you said this was gonna take a lot more time to make sure it was safe.
Mike: Yeah. That's when I thought that we were gonna have to lower Holden down and then both of them back up. But now that Paul's down there to put Ethan in the harness, it's a lot less weight.
Holden: Okay, Paul. Here it comes. There's a walkie-talkie inside so we can talk to you directly.
Meg: Mike, Paul didn't come home last night. Have you seen him?
Mike: No, I haven't, but I think I know where he is. Down there.
Meg: Oh, my God! Did he fall?
Mike: I don't think so.
Meg: Then how did he get down there?
Mike: I'm looking forward to asking him that same question myself.
Paul: I got it. I got it! Can you hear me?
Mike: Loud and clear. There's someone who wants to talk to you.
Meg: Paul, hey. What are you doing in there?
Paul: Meg, that you?
Meg: Yeah. Are you okay?
Paul: Yeah, I'm fine. Look, we got to get Ethan out of here right now, okay? Hold on. Hey. So, you like amusement parks, Kid?
Ethan: Yeah.
Paul: All right. You got a ticket? Give me five. Get ready for the ride of your life.
Lily: What's taking so long?
Holden: I just hope he makes sure he puts that harness on right.
Mike: Paul, is there a problem? Paul?
Paul: Sorry. I needed two hands to put him in this thing.
Mike: Are you sure he's secure?
Paul: Yep. He's good to go.
Mike: All right. All set?
Meg: Okay, are they gonna be able to use this to get him out, too?
Mike: We need to put in the other rig to support Paul's weight.
Meg: Well, how long is that gonna take?
Mike: We're gonna do it as fast as we can. Okay, Paul. Are you ready?
Paul: Keep clear of the walls, okay? They look really shaky.
Mike: Got it. Here we go.
Paul: Here you go.
Meg: It's gonna work.
Lily: It has to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bonnie: There's no bowls anywhere, but I did find another spoon. So, just gonna have to eat out of that pot.
Vienna: At the same time?
Bonnie: Mmm. It's not bad. You can cook, kind of.
Vienna: I would have taken that as a compliment if it wasn't for the fact that you were ready to eat this stuff raw.
[Pounding on door]
Henry: Hello? Anyone in there?
Vienna: Oh, my gosh! Somebody's here! Somebody's here!
Henry: Hello? Anybody there?
Vienna: A little help, please! We're locked in!
Henry: Vienna, Baby, is that you?
Vienna: Oh, Henry! My God!
Henry: Is Bonnie with you?
Vienna: Yes, yes, yes!
Henry: Are you okay?
Bonnie: Yes, we're fine! Just get us out of here!
Henry: All right, all right! Hang on!
Vienna: Oh, my God! I knew Henry would save us!
Derek: I told you, no one would get hurt.
Henry: Yeah, yeah. You did. I thank you so much for that. How do we get in there?
Derek: I'm sure you'll figure something out.
Henry: Me?
Derek: Yeah, I told you I'd bring you to them. Getting them out is your problem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fred: Keep it coming. Nice and slow.
Barbara: Paul's down there?
Meg: How did you know?
Barbara: Is he all right?
Meg: He says he is.
Barbara: And they'll be able to get him out?
Meg: As soon as they can.
Holden: There he is.
Lily: Oh, my God! Ethan! Oh, my baby! Here we go. Here we go, Buddy. Oh, yes! He looks so pale.
Fred: Let us have a look at him. His pulse is good. Breathing is regular, but it's shallow. Hi. My name's Fred. Can you tell me your name?
Ethan: Ethan.
Fred: How old are you, Ethan?
Ethan: 4.
Fred: Does it hurt anywhere? Your head, your stomach?
Ethan: No.
Lily: He looks so listless.
Fred: Could be dehydration or shock. Why don't you take him to the hospital? They can take care of him over there.
Lily: We're gonna go with him.
Fred: Oh, sure.
Barbara: Are you gonna be able to get my son out of there?
Fred: We're working as fast as we can, Ma'am.
Barbara: That's just not good enough!
Mike: The bigger rig is in place, and it's ready to go. We're gonna get Paul out, okay?
Barbara: Aaah!
[Rumbling]
Meg: Paul! Paul!
Barbara: Paul!
Meg: Paul!
Mike: Paul, can you hear me?
Meg: Paul!
[Coughs]
Mike: Paul, can you hear me are you hurt?
Paul: I'm here.
Mike: Are you all right?
Paul: Yeah, I'm all right. I think. My dry-cleaning bill's gonna be crazy, but I'm okay. Kid makes it all right?
Mike: He seems to be all right. We're taking him to the hospital to check him out.
Paul: So, do you want to think about maybe getting me out of here?
Mike: We're working on that.
Paul: Working on what?
Mike: What do you think?
Fred: I'm not sure where we can anchor the new rig.
Meg: What do you mean? How are you gonna get him out?
Mike: I don't know if we can.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: Henry, the doors are all sealed shut! You need to get help!
Henry: I can't use my cell phone.
Vienna: Well, how are you gonna get us out?
Henry: I'm working on it. Don't worry. Got gas. All I need is a car. A bomb, huh? Just hang tight a minute! Okay, Ladies, something's gonna go boom, so I need you to take cover, all right?
Vienna: We're ready!
Bonnie: We're ready!
Henry: Here we go!
Vienna: Henry! Oh, my God!
Bonnie: Oh, my God! There he is!
Vienna: Oh, my God! Henry! Can you hear me? Henry? Henry? Oh, my God! Help, please! Help!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I don't know why I keep staring at the phone. It's not like it's gonna make it ring any sooner.
Aaron: No, I know. I can't help it, either. I feel like we should have heard something by now.
Alison: Maybe we should go down there.
Aaron: No. No, Grandma's right -- we have to just stay out of their way. This rescue team needs as much space so they can do what they have to do. Everything's gonna be fine, okay?
Alison: I know. I just can't believe we didn't even know about this until like a couple seconds ago. I mean, someone should have called us.
Aaron: Maybe they felt bad. They didn't want to bother us on our honeymoon.
Alison: That's sweet, but my mom wouldn't have waited.
Aaron: No?
Alison: I love her to death, but when it comes to bad news, she and my sister do not hesitate to spread the word. You, I mean, you have this family who wants to protect you for as long as they can.
Aaron: That's your family now, too.
Alison: That's right. I keep forgetting that. Sometimes, it's hard to really believe that we're actually married.
Aaron: Yeah? Even after that fantastic honeymoon? I don't know. Should I be insulted?
Alison: Stop! Please. That was the best honeymoon ever.
Aaron: Yeah, not bad for last-minute.
Alison: Not bad? I give you 48 hours of bliss, and I get not bad? I don't know. Should I be insulted?
Aaron: No way.
[Telephone rings]
Alison: Oh! I got it!
Aaron: I should get it.
Alison: No, no. Okay.
Aaron: Hello? Lily. That's awesome. How does he look? Okay. Well, what can we do? Okay, we'll see you there. Okay. He's fine. He's got a few bumps, some scratches.
Alison: Oh, Aaron! That's amazing!
Aaron: Yeah. They're gonna send him to the hospital just to make sure 100% that he's okay. We got to tell Grandma and Faith the good news.
Alison: Of course! I can't wait to see him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: How can you not know of a way to get him out? You are the chief of the rescue squad! Do your job!
Fred: We need the bigger rig to handle the extra weight, and we have nowhere to anchor it.
Meg: Well, find a place!
Mike: We will. We will. You guys put the rig together, and I'll survey the hole.
Fred: We'll do the best we can.
Meg: Please! Paul? They're coming, Paul.
Barbara: Honey, Honey, Honey. Don't get yourself upset, all right? You have to remember the baby. Let me take you home, all right?
Meg: No, no, no! I am not leaving Paul in that hole!
Mike: Look, you need to go home and get some rest. I'll call you the minute we get Paul out.
Meg: I am not leaving my husband!
Mike: Paul, I need you to tell Meg that she should go home and get some rest. It's the best thing for her.
Paul: Meg, I never thought I'd say this, but maybe you should listen to Mike.
Meg: I don't want to leave you.
Paul: I know, but it's not about me. It's about the baby.
Meg: The baby's fine.
Paul: Meg, please. Just let someone take you home.
Meg: Promise me you will do everything you can to get him out of that hole.
Mike: I promise.
Meg: Paul, I love you.
Paul: I love you. I'll see you soon.
Meg: You better!
Barbara: Come on, Honey.
Paul: Mike, you still there?
Mike: Yeah.
Paul: Thanks for lying.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vienna: My God. What are you doing?!
Bonnie: I'm trying to wake him up!
Vienna: He's cut. He's bleeding! He's gonna die! Help, somebody! Help!
Bonnie: Will you shut up?
Vienna: I'm trying to get help!
Bonnie: Haven't you figured out by now that nobody can hear us out here?
Vienna: Well, what do you have a better suggestion?
Bonnie: No.
Vienna: Help! Somebody help! Help!
Bonnie: Oh, no.
Derek: What happened? Is he okay?
Bonnie: Oh, my gosh! What do you care?!
Derek: I brought him here, and then I heard the explosion, so I came back.
Bonnie: No. He is unconscious, and he needs a doctor.
Derek: Let's get him to my car.
Bonnie: No. Oh, no, no. We are not going anywhere with you.
Derek: Look, I don't blame you for not believing me, but, at this point, do you have another option?
Vienna: No. He's right.
Derek: Come on. We have to carry him. Grab his arm.
Vienna: Hurry up!
Derek: Ready? One, two, three.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aaron: How's Ethan?
Lily: He's awake. In the ambulance, the Medics thought that he seemed pretty stable.
Aaron: He's a tough kid. He's a tough kid. He'll be fine.
Holden: Is Mama with you guys?
Aaron: No. She thought it'd be best to keep Faith at the farm. She figured you had a lot of stuff on your mind.
Alison: Is Ethan with the doctor now?
Chris: You guys can come in.
Lily: My baby. Are you okay?
Ethan: It hurts.
Lily: Oh, I'm sorry.
Chris: He was pretty dehydrated. I wanted to get his fluids up quickly. I have him on a mild sedative so he doesn't fidget too much. He should be sleeping a lot in the next couple days. But his vitals are strong. He's a tough little guy.
Holden: When can we take him home?
Chris: A couple of hours to replenish his fluids, then he can go.
Holden: Listen, I should call Mama and Faith and let them know he's okay.
Lily: No, it should be me. I'm the one that left him in the first place.
Holden: Lily, it's not your fault.
Lily: Maybe not, but it was my responsibility. Sweetie, I'm gonna go get your sister, and then I'll be back, okay?
Chris: Holden, can I go over a couple things with you?
Holden: Yeah, sure. See you, Buddy. I'll be right back, okay?
Aaron: Next time you go hiking by the farm, you let me know, okay, Buddy? And I'll go with you. Poor guy. He can't even keep his eyes open.
Alison: No. He isn't breathing! Chris! Chris, he isn't breathing! Talk about a wake up call.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Barbara: You need to climb into bed and get some sleep.
Meg: How can I sleep?
Barbara: You got to try, Meg.
Meg: Okay. Okay, I will, but you need to get back there.
Barbara: No. Mike said he would call us.
Meg: Mike doesn't care about Paul! No one does! You saw the rescue-squad guys. They were ready to pack it in. We need to make sure that they don't give up.
Barbara: Okay. If I go back, will you go to bed.
Meg: Yes. As long as there is someone there I can count on.
Barbara: Fine.
Meg: And the minute you know anything, please call me.
Barbara: I will. You sleep.
Meg: Okay.
James: Hello, Meg. It's good to see you.
Meg: You're real. You're here.
James: Yes. I'm real, and I'm here. Look, I'm sorry that I woke you before in that dream business, and I'm also sorry that Paul's had to deceive you all this time.
Meg: You've seen Paul?
James: Yes.
Meg: How long have you been here?
James: Well, ever since the problems with your development started.
Meg: That long? And Paul knew it?
James: Yes, but you were in a delicate situation. He didn't want to upset you, and he didn't want you to know how much trouble I've gotten him into.
Meg: So the money, the loan sharks, all that led up to it, that was your doing?
James: Yes. But it's almost over.
Meg: You better make sure nothing happens to him.
James: I can't do that, Meg.
Meg: Really? Well, who can?
James: You.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Coughs]
Chris: Okay, okay, okay. Okay, Buddy. Just relax. Just relax.
Holden: How is he? Is he okay?
Chris: He's breathing normally right now. That's the main thing. His pulse is steady. Holden, I'm so sorry. There must have been some dirt lodged in his larynx. I should have caught it.
Holden: Are you sure he's gonna be all right?
Chris: Yeah.
Holden: Okay. Hi, Buddy. You're gonna be fine. It's a good thing your mommy wasn't here to see that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Faith: Is he okay?
Lily: He's fine.
Emma: Oh, thank God.
Lily: I know.
Emma: Thank God.
Faith: When can I see Ethan? I want to apologize.
Lily: For what?
Faith: For not watching him like I should have been doing.
Lily: Listen to me. I never should have left you. You did your best. In fact, you were very responsible. None of this was your fault.
Faith: Can we not talk about this anymore?
Lily: Sure.
Faith: So, when can I see him?
Lily: How about right now? Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Derek: I can't stay here.
Bonnie: What, do you think you can run? Look, I know who you are, and I'm not gonna let you get away with this.
Derek: Look, I don't blame you for hating me.
Bonnie: Oh, really?
Derek: And I'm sorry the way this all happened. To tell you the truth, I really like you.
Bonnie: Oh, well, next time, you know, find a better way to show it. You know what? There will not be a next time!
Derek: I never meant for you to get caught up in this. This wasn't your fault.
Bonnie: You're right. It was all yours.
Derek: I know. I know. And it might not mean anything now, but I never had a choice.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mike: We're trying to find a way that we can anchor the rig so that we can both support Paul's weight and keep him clear of the sides. Any small disturbance can make things worse.
[Rumble]
Barbara: What was that?
Mike: That was exactly what I was worried about. Paul, are you okay?
Paul: I'm fine. I just -- a bunch of stuff just fell again, that's all.
Mike: Okay, just hang in there. I'm gonna put your mom on.
Barbara: Paul, Honey?
Paul: Mom, I thought you took Meg home.
Barbara: I did. She made me come back to be with you.
Paul: Well, thanks for dropping by, but you got to go back and stay with Meg!
Barbara: I am not leaving you Paul. You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be all right.
Paul: I hate to break it to you, Mom, but I think this might be one situation that you're probably not gonna be able to buy my way out of.
Barbara: Mike promised that he was gonna get you out of here, and I believe him.
[Rumble]
Paul: Might want to tell him to hurry up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: What can I possibly do to get Paul out of that hole?
James: You can't, but I can.
Meg: How?
James: Well, let's just say it's gonna be a lot easier getting him out than it was getting him in.
Meg: Okay, then do it. What are you waiting for?
James: Well, you know, like everything in life, Meg, there's a price. And only you can pay it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: Chris, you saved his life.
Chris: I wouldn't have had to if I'd got the examination right the first time. I still don't know how I missed that.
Aaron: Listen, it's over. Alison's right. My family owes you a lot.
Chris: Just doing my job, but thanks.
Holden: Yeah, it was a little scary. He stopped breathing.
Lily: Oh, my God.
Holden: But he's gonna be fine. Chris wants to keep him a little while longer just to make sure.
Faith: I am so glad you're okay. I was very worried about you, and I promise, I'm never gonna call you annoying again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Henry: My head feels like someone dropped a piano on it.
Vienna: I'm just glad you're all right. You saved my life.
Bonnie: Mine too.
Henry: Hey. Question -- how did you two manage to survive without killing one another?
Bonnie: We have no idea what you're talking about, do we, Vienna?
Henry: Right. So, what did you do? Did you spend the night on opposite sides of the warehouse, or what?
Vienna: No, we're adults, Henry. We would never do that.
Henry: Right.
Vienna: So, is Derek out there?
Bonnie: No, he's gone.
Henry: He was here?
Vienna: Well, he drove us here. You were unconscious, but he probably saved your life.
Bonnie: Okay, look. Let's not give him a medal. He's the one who got us in danger in the first place, but I just completely misjudged him.
Henry: Bonnie, you couldn't know.
Bonnie: No, I should have. I've spent enough time with criminals.
Henry: I don't want to defend the guy, but I don't think he had much of a choice.
Bonnie: That's what he said.
Henry: He was just doing what Stenbeck asked him to do. James Stenbeck.
Bonnie: James Stenbeck?
Henry: Yeah.
Bonnie: That guy's been in prison for years, and everyone is always blaming everything on him.
Henry: For good reason, because James told me himself.
Bonnie: You are telling me that you saw him?
Henry: That's right.
Vienna: Who is this guy?
Bonnie: Paul Ryan's degenerate father, who's supposed to be locked up forever.
Henry: Well, he's out.
Vienna: Why would he want to kidnap us?
Henry: Because he doesn't want anyone to know he's here, Sweetheart. And when I saw him, he had to shut me up. And when you two tried to find me, he had to shut you up, as well.
Bonnie: So, why is he back?
Henry: He didn't tell me. Whatever he's after, he's not gonna stop until he gets it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: You want my baby?
James: I need an heir.
Meg: What about Paul?
James: Paul is worthless. Your child is my only hope for the Stenbeck future.
Meg: You're insane.
James: Don't you insult me! I'm giving you a chance to save Paul's life, now sign this.
Meg: And if I don't sign it, what? You're just gonna let him die?
James: That's right.
Meg: He's your son! Don't you care about him at all?
James: Not really, no. Do you?
Meg: Of course I do!
James: Good, good. That's very good. Then you sign this document, I'll save Paul, and your child will inherit an empire.
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Barbara: They're setting up now! It won't be long!
Paul: No, totally not.
Derek: Is it off?
Paul: How did you get in here?
Derek: I followed your father's directions.
Paul: My father?
Derek: Yeah, he sent me to get you out.
Paul: How?
Derek: There's a tunnel.
Paul: Oh, of course. There's a tunnel that, let me guess, only he knows about.
Derek: Yeah, he dug it.
Paul: So, all of this -- all of this, he set all this up, and you, you're a part of it?
Derek: Yeah, from the beginning.
Paul: Why?!
Derek: Let's just say I'm paying off old debts.
Paul: But why would -- go through all of this for an empty chest?!
Derek: I don't know. He doesn't confide in me. He tells me what to do, and I do it.
Paul: I'm gonna kill him.
Derek: Yeah, well, that's not my problem.
Paul: No, but this is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mike: Will that hold his weight?
Fred: It should.
Mike: Tell him we'll be ready in five minutes.
[Rumbling]
Barbara: What's happening? Paul?! Paul, can you hear me?! Paul?! You've got to do something!
Fred: I'm sorry. There's no way anyone could have survived that. He's gone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Where are you? Where are you?! Meg? Meg? Meg?! What did you do to her, James? I'll kill you. I swear to God, I'll kill you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Next week on ""As the World Turns"" --
Aaron: What's got into you?
Alison: I want to make a baby.
Lily: Please don't go.
Jack: If I were you, I'd tell him where his wife is before he kills you.
Meg: Oh my God.","After Lily dreams that Holden brings Ethan's limp body out of the hole, Holden comforts her. Alison and Aaron went to hear if Ethan can be heard through a device that was lowered in the hole. Derek receives a phone call and releases Henry. In the warehouse, Vienna and Bonnie share some canned food. At the site, Mike is setting up a new rig. Meg searches for Paul then finds him in the hole trying to rescue Ethan and tells him she loves him. Paul places Ethan in a harness and he is lifted out unharmed, but when they try to pull Paul out, the rig breaks and sends dirt on top of him. Barbara takes Meg home to rest. James appears to Meg and fills her in on everything to do with the money and the loan sharks then demands that she sign a document making her son James' heir and thus save Paul's life. Henry manages to blast open the warehouse door and rescue the girls. Derek appears and takes Henry, Vienna, and Bonnie to the hospital where they hear that James is back. At the hospital, Ethan stops breathing due to some dirt in his throat which Chris hadn't seen. Derek lets Paul out through a tunnel that James had built. Paul is angry when he realizes that Derek has been helping his father settle old debts and goes searching for Meg, vowing to kill James if he has hurt her.",summ_screen
"Janet: Is she down here?
Jack: Who?
Janet: Liberty. I just checked her room, and she's not there.
Jack: Maybe she got up early.
Janet: Yeah, and made her bed without me yelling at her?
Jack: Okay, check your phone. Maybe she left you a message where she -- she spent the night.
Janet: I did. She didn't call. There were no messages. And the last thing we told her was that Paul and Emily couldn't have her baby.
Jack: Right.
Janet: And you told me to let her have some space and cool down. And that's what I did, and she didn't come home last night!
Jack: Okay, you know what? Calm -- you need to calm down.
Janet: You need to put out an APB for my daughter!
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Emily: Liberty, hi.
Paul: Hey.
Liberty: Hi.
Paul: Croissant?
Emily: Oh, no. Do you have morning sickness? You okay?
Liberty: No. I'm -- I'm actually really hungry.
Emily: Oh, here.
Paul: Great.
Liberty: Thank you.
Paul: How did you sleep?
Liberty: It was actually one of the best night's sleep I've had in a while.
Emily: Oh, wow. That's great. Sleep -- sleep is really good for you right now.
Liberty: You guys, that bed you have in your guest room is amazing.
Paul: Glad you like it.
Liberty: Don't get me wrong. I'm not dissing the farm or anything, but it has been so tense around there lately. And me not coming home last night is only gonna make it worse.
Paul: Emily was talking to you yesterday about how stress is really bad for the baby, right?
Liberty: Oh, I know. I'm sure she's right. I just have no idea how to change that.
Paul: Well, the best way to avoid stress is to avoid stressful situations.
Emily: That -- that's right. That's right. And listen, if -- if there's tension at home, the best thing you can do is move in with us until you have that baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: I can't put out an APB on Liberty.
Janet: Yes, you can! Yes, you can. Do you want me to help you? Here, give me the phone. I'll do it for you, okay?
Jack: Honey, why don't you -- why don't you grab the phone and call her? Have you called her? Have you left a message saying you're worried?
Janet: I tried to.
Jack: What?
Janet: I'm afraid that if she doesn't answer, that means that she's mad at me, or she's having a -- and I -- and I can't even go there, Jack.
Jack: Okay, all right, listen. But not knowing -- that's making it so much better, isn't it? Call her, at least. If she answers the phone, then you'll know you're worrying for nothing.
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[Cell phone rings]
Liberty: Uh-oh. Hi, Mom.
Janet: Sweetie, where are you?
Liberty: I'm having breakfast.
Janet: You didn't come home last night. Are you okay?
Liberty: I'm still pregnant, if that's what you're asking.
Janet: Where did you spend the night? Why didn't you call me?
Liberty: Yeah, I, uh -- I stayed at a friend's and crashed before I got around to calling you. I'm sorry.
Janet: Yeah, you better be. Do you know how worried I was?
Liberty: Yeah, I do. It's all you seem to be doing these days.
Janet: Sweetie, that's because you're going through a lot right now. And I just want to make sure you're taking care of yourself.
Liberty: I will be home soon, Mom.
Paul: How's your mother?
Liberty: Oh, she's hysterical, as usual. And it's my fault, as usual.
Emily: Well, hang on. You have to at least finish your breakfast before you go.
Liberty: Thank you, but I -- I can't. I can already feel my stomach tying into knots.
Emily: Okay, you know what? That settles it. For the sake of this baby, you are moving in with us.
Liberty: Oh, I -- I wish, but there's no way my mom would ever let that happen.
Emily: Well, then, Paul and I will go with you and convince her. Let's go.
Paul: Wait. I -- I can't. Eliza's mine this morning. I have to go pick her up.
Emily: No! This has to be done this minute. We cannot wait. She cannot be in this state for another minute. We're gonna go down to the farm and pack your things, okay?
Liberty: Hey, are -- are you sure? You don't know what you're getting into it with my mom.
Emily: Okay, your mother has no idea what she's getting into with me. Let's go.
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Margo: What is it? What's wrong?
Tom: Nothing.
Margo: What are you doing here?
Tom: I thought I'd stop down, and we'd go to the hearing together.
Margo: Oh, oh! Right, yes, okay. Sorry.
Tom: And could you do us both a favor and breathe?
Margo: What about Adam?
Tom: I'm pretty sure he's breathing all by himself.
Margo: No, I mean how is he?
Tom: He's okay. Said he needed a little time to himself, so I told him we'd meet him at the courthouse.
Margo: Good, okay. It's gonna happen, isn't it?
Tom: Thanks to Maddie.
Margo: Yeah, yeah. Thank God she came back to town, huh?
Tom: Well, we're pretty lucky that she's willing to come through for Adam.
Margo: Yeah. It's gonna be okay, 'cause once she gets up on the stand, she tells the truth, then the charges will be dropped, and everything will be back to normal.
Tom: Not everything.
Margo: I know, I know. Casey. But Casey -- he'll be fine. He'll have to deal with it, right? Right? Because once the case is settled, then we can work on getting our family back to where it's supposed to be.
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Adam: Whoa. Hey, no, no, no. Uh-uh, no, no. Her money is no good here.
Alison: No, I can't let you do that.
Adam: Are you kidding me? 'Cause it's the least I can do. I owe you so much after -- after you got Maddie to come back here and testify for me.
Alison: Okay, it didn't take much convincing. It seemed to me like she had been wanting to set the record straight for a long time. Oh, so when is the hearing?
Adam: Today, actually.
Alison: Today?
Adam: Yeah.
Alison: Shouldn't you be preparing or meditating or whatever?
Adam: I came to -- to try some herbal tea, actually. I hate it, but they say it's supposed to calm your nerves. And then I -- I saw you, and I figured I'd talk to you instead.
Alison: Wow.
Adam: Mm-hmm.
Alison: I rank higher than herbal tea? Good to know.
Adam: Yeah, see, you put a smile on my face already. It's not easy, having hope for the first time in a long time. I don't trust it.
Alison: You deserve a chance to restart your life, Adam. Everyone does.
Adam: I just wish it didn't come at your expense.
Alison: 'Cause of Casey?
Adam: Look, Alison, he didn't want you to help me.
Alison: You know, I know that's what he says, but, I mean, you're his brother. I have to believe that deep down, he loves you.
Adam: Well, it must be really deep down.
Alison: You know, it may take some time, but he'll come around.
Adam: I hope so, for both of our sakes.
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Maddie: Good morning. I'm still here.
Casey: Yeah, I can see that. The question is, why?
Maddie: I saw your parents leave, and I thought I'd slip in and pay you a little visit.
Casey: But, um -- yeah, you used the --
Maddie: Yeah. I remembered some of our old tricks when I used to live here.
Casey: We did sneak in here a lot, didn't we?
Maddie: We used to do a lot of things. But that is not what I am here to talk about.
Casey: Did you think about what I said?
Maddie: About not testifying for Adam? Yeah, I couldn't think about anything else last night.
Casey: Well, uh, what did -- what did you decide?
Maddie: That there's a name for what you're doing -- emotional blackmail -- and I don't like it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Janet: Mm! Oh, thank God! Thank God! Don't ever do that to me again!
Liberty: I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry.
Jack: Liberty, no matter how mad you are at your mom, can you just text her to let her know where you are so she doesn't worry herself half to death?
Janet: Yeah!
Liberty: Okay.
Janet: Do you want something to eat. Do you want some eggs or something? Can I fix you a plate?
Emily: Oh, you know what? She had croissants and a big glass of O.J.
Janet: What are you doing here?
Liberty: I, uh -- I had breakfast at Fairwinds with Paul and Emily.
Janet: What?
Liberty: That's where I spent the night last night.
Janet: Why?
Emily: I thought she needed to get away.
Janet: I'm not talking to you. Liberty, what is going on here?
Liberty: I really needed a break, Mom.
Janet: A break?
Emily: Yeah, from all the stress you're putting on here. She's here two minutes, and you're already giving her the third degree?
Janet: My relationship with my daughter is none of your business.
Emily: Actually, actually, it is my business. She made it my business when she chose us to adopt her child. And together, we've decided that Liberty's gonna live with us until she gives birth.
Janet: Over my dead body! There is no way my daughter is moving in with you. You have no claim over her or her baby.
Emily: I'm not sure Liberty feels that way.
Janet: Oh, please. Do not tell me how my daughter feels.
Liberty: Stop, okay? I -- I can't handle this yelling again.
Janet: Yeah, you're right. You're absolutely right, which is why Emily is leaving.
Liberty: No, Mom. That -- that's why I'm leaving.
Janet: Sweetheart, do you really think moving in with a couple of strangers is gonna help anything? It's not. You need stability. Paul and Emily are the opposite of that.
Emily: Excuse me!
Janet: Hey, if you don't like it, you can leave.
Liberty: And so can I.
Janet: No. Sweetie, please, let's talk about this. Let's work it out.
Liberty: Mom, we have not worked anything out since I got pregnant. You keep telling me that what I want is wrong.
Janet: That's because I want you to make the right decision.
Emily: And who decides what that right decision is, Liberty or you?
Janet: Okay, that's it. For the last time, stop it, all right?! That's enough!
Jack: You know what? No, I'm dragging us out right now. Let's go.
Janet: No! If you think that I'm gonna let her take my daughter and baby- snatch her, you're wrong!
Jack: Okay, you know what? I think you're going about this all wrong.
Janet: What?! You think I'm supposed to just let my daughter leave?
Jack: Yeah, let her leave, just for now.
Janet: Never.
Jack: You can't lock her up. Brad tried that. Didn't work.
Janet: I know everything out of my mouth is just driving her further away. I get that. I just don't know what to do, Jack. You got to help me get out of this mess!
Jack: Honey, I will. If you'll let me, I will. But you need to calm down and let me try and help you, okay?
Janet: Okay. Okay, okay. Just hurry. Please, go.
Liberty: Hey.
Liberty: Hey. I'm gonna go pack my stuff.
Janet: Sweetie, wait. Don't forget to take a jacket. It's getting pretty chilly out there.
Liberty: Okay, I will.
Janet: Where the hell do you get off turning my daughter against me?
Emily: Well, look in the mirror, lady. You did that all by yourself.
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Maddie: You know, I really hate the way that you put me in the middle of you and your brother.
Casey: You kind of put yourself there, Maddie.
Maddie: Me testifying for Adam has nothing to do with the way that I feel about you. You know that I care, that I've always cared. You were the one that broke up with me, remember, not the other way around.
Casey: Don't you see? That was Adam's fault, too.
Maddie: You can't be serious.
Casey: Everything in my life went wrong when Adam turned on me and the family.
Maddie: He didn't make you a gambling addict, Casey.
Casey: No, no, but he knew I had a problem, and instead of helping me, he used it against me, just like he's using you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Oh, no. Oh. Hey, it's my hearing.
Alison: Well, good luck, though I really don't think you'll need it.
Adam: Thanks.
Alison: Look, you know, I have the whole day off, so I'm probably just gonna be nursing my coffee for a while. Come back and, let me know how it goes, okay?
Adam: Okay. You know, Casey has no idea how -- how lucky he really is to have you.
Alison: Actually, I really hope he does, and that once all this is over, we can get things back on track.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: He's still a liar and a cheat. He hasn't changed.
Maddie: He seems different to me.
Casey: How? Would an honest guy put his mom through hell because he's afraid to pay for what he did? Would an honest guy turn Alison against me?
Maddie: Is that what this is about -- you and Alison?
Casey: No, no. It's not just that. He -- he's turned my parents against each other.
Maddie: I thought that they were pretty tight.
Casey: Dad didn't want to defend Adam, but Mom put the pressure on him. You know, she didn't give him any other choice.
Maddie: Still, your dad wouldn't have taken the case if he thought Adam wasn't worth defending. Whether you like it or not, I think so, too.
Casey: And who's gonna defend you, Maddie, huh? When your testimony gets you in trouble? I can't stand by and let Adam hurt you, not again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Hey.
Margo: Hey! Adam, hey. Oh! We're in the home stretch. Everything is gonna be okay.
Adam: I'm actually -- I'm actually starting to believe that myself.
Margo: Well, do believe it. It's gonna be a great day.
Adam: What about you, Dad? Any -- any predictions?
Tom: No guarantees, but with Maddie's testimony, I think the odds are pretty good that you'll be spending the night with us at home tonight.
Adam: You think?
Margo: He thinks. I know. We're gonna close this chapter of your life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maddie: I overreacted when I saw Adam trying to kiss Gwen. I was wrong.
Casey: No, you weren't. He -- he tried to force himself on her.
Maddie: But it wasn't rape, Casey. I know that now. He would have let her go if I would have given him the chance, but I didn't. I almost killed him. He didn't deserve that, and he didn't deserve what happened afterwards.
Casey: But if you testify, he's going to walk.
Maddie: If a judge decides that he's not guilty, then that's how it goes.
Casey: Okay, what if the same judge decides you should be punished for trying to bury him alive?
Maddie: It will be all right, Casey. I will be all right.
Casey: The only way to know for sure is for you not to testify.
Maddie: Does it really mean that much to you?
Casey: You mean that much to me. You know, I've been to prison, and I can't stand the thought of you having to deal with that.
Maddie: Thank you. Thank you for caring.
Casey: I'll always care for you. Listen, you -- you have to do what you have to do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: You know, it's really not that bad. Fairwinds isn't that far away.
Janet: I don't care if it's right next door. Liberty needs to be with family. You and Paul are not family.
Emily: Liberty doesn't want to raise this child, and we do. It's a win-win for everyone. Why can't you see that?
Janet: Oh, I'm sorry. I just can't see how you being the parents of my grandchild is a win-win.
Emily: Well, you know what? You can pass judgment all you like, but Paul and I have the ability and the resources to take care of this child. And I swear to you, we will -- we will love this baby with all our hearts.
Liberty: I'm ready to go now.
Janet: Sweetie, can we please just talk about this?
Liberty: You mean stay and listen to you tell me what I'm doing is wrong? No more, Mom. I'll be outside.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: What's that, Mr. Bunny? You want to hang out with Miss Eliza? Well, it's a good thing, 'cause here she is. Say hi to Mr. Bunny.
[Jack clears throat]
Paul: Mr. Bunny's running from the law.
Jack: The housekeeper let me in. I hope I'm not disturbing you.
Paul: I don't know. Do you think he's disturbing us? Thank you.
Jack: Look, I'm not gonna beat around the bush. I -- I would like it if you and Emily backed off the baby situation.
Paul: The ""Situation""? Liberty is asking us to adopt her baby. She's fine with it. I -- I didn't realize it was a situation.
Jack: Listen, you already have a gorgeous baby of your own. Why do you need to rush into getting another one?
Paul: Didn't realize there was a limit.
Jack: There isn't.
Paul: Emily would like it if we had a child of our own.
Jack: Listen, there are thousands of babies out there. Choose one of them.
Paul: What's the problem here, Jack? I mean, we didn't twist Liberty's arm into giving up her baby for adoption, and we didn't ask her to choose us.
Jack: Then -- then you un-choose her. Because right now, all you're doing is upsetting Liberty and her mother.
Paul: Oh! Okay, now I get it. This isn't about Liberty at all. You're worried that Janet's gonna go over the deep end.
Jack: No. Liberty is my stepdaughter, and I have every right to look out for her best interests.
Paul: You got to look out for her, Jack. If you'd like, I can write down what the warning signs are.
Jack: There's got to be something we can do here, Paul.
Paul: There's something you can do. You can get Janet to back off her prejudicial attitude towards me and Emily. Because Liberty wants us to be the parents of this child, and there's nothing you can do to stop that from happening.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Margo: Maddie, Maddie, Maddie, Maddie, Maddie, where are you? Are you -- you sure you told her the right time and place?
Tom: No. Of course I did. I even sent her a text confirmation.
Adam: Mom, I'm sure she'll be here.
Clerk: People vs. Munson. The judge is ready for you.
Tom: You coming?
Margo: Yep, yep. Right behind you.
Alison: Maddie.
Maddie: Alison.
Alison: Is the hearing over already? How did it go?
Maddie: I don't know.
Alison: Oh, did you leave before it was over?
Maddie: No.
Alison: What's going on? Why aren't you there?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tom: Your honor, we'd like to request a brief recess.
Judge: For what purpose?
Tom: We're waiting on a key witness. I'm sure she'll be here soon. Must have been unavoidably detained.
Judge: You have one hour, Counselor.
Tom: Thank you, your honor.
Margo: What happened with Maddie?
Tom: I don't know, but there's still no message.
Margo: This is not like her, Tom.
Adam: No, it's not, but I think I know what happened.
Margo: What? What's going on?
Adam: I'll take care of it, okay? I'll be back in an hour.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maddie: I thought about it, and I decided I couldn't testify.
Alison: What are you talking about? I mean, that's the whole reason that you came back to Oakdale.
Maddie: I thought I could do it, but when it came down to it, I couldn't.
Alison: Couldn't what? Tell the truth?
Maddie: I can't go through with this, Alison. Let it go, okay?
Alison: You're not testifying because Casey doesn't want you to. You think if you jump when he says ""Jump,"" that maybe you'll get him back?
Maddie: You couldn't be more wrong.
Alison: Look, I know Casey, Maddie, and I know how easily he can get people to do what he wants.
Maddie: You may have slept with him, Alison, but you don't know him at all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: You did it, didn't you? You talked Maddie out of testifying!
Casey: Maddie makes her own decisions.
Adam: Don't give me that! You worked on her, got her to do what you wanted!
Casey: Forcing women is your thing, not mine.
Adam: What did you promise her?
Casey: Nothing. I don't make promises I can't keep. Can you say the same thing?
Adam: What is that supposed to mean?
Casey: Okay, when we were all in Canada, you swore if we let you go, you would leave and never come back to Oakdale.
Adam: Without her testimony, Casey, I am looking at serious jail time.
Casey: And I'm sure Mom will come visit you all you want.
Adam: Okay, fine. What do you want me to do to get Maddie to testify for me? What do you want from me, Casey?!
Casey: You out of my life, once and for all!
Adam: Okay, fine. You win. I'll leave and never come back.
Casey: You've said that before.
Adam: And I meant it, all right? I thought if I came back as Riley Morgan, I could check in and check out without anyone ever knowing. Casey, I just wanted to see my family one last time.
Casey: Oh, because you love us so much?
Adam: Believe it or not, I do. I love Mom and Dad. I love you.
Casey: R -- really? Was it love that made you use my gambling addiction to set up Will? That my big brother that I looked up to used me to get to someone else's wife?
Adam: It wasn't like that!
Casey: That's exactly what it is! And this past week, Mom turning herself inside out, trying to get you out of jail when she never --
Adam: When she never would do the same thing for you.
Casey: So the offer's on the table. Are you gonna take it or no?
Adam: I never knew I hurt you so much, Casey.
Casey: Because you didn't want to know.
Adam: I am so sorry. If I could go back in time and take it all back --
Casey: And you can't. I'm sorry, but you can leave now.
Adam: If you get Maddie to drop the charges against me, I'll leave town, and you'll never have to see me again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Casey: Maddie, I am so glad I found you.
Maddie: Hey. Um, I -- you should know that I've decided not to testify.
Casey: No, you didn't go to hearing. I know.
Maddie: Not because you pressured me or anything like that.
Casey: No, I know.
Maddie: Just that I was thinking about what you said to me, and it really made sense.
Casey: And what I'm about to say to you is not gonna make any sense at all.
Maddie: What are you talking about?
Casey: I need you to testify after all.
Maddie: Excuse me?
Casey: Yes. I know it's a complete 180, but it's for a good reason. All you have to do is exactly what you were planning on doing before.
Maddie: I would feel so much better if I could tell the truth.
Casey: And that's why you should do that.
Maddie: And if I go to jail, at least I won't have all this guilt weighing down on me.
Casey: You are not gonna end up in jail. My dad won't let that happen.
Maddie: Thank you.
Casey: So, um --
Maddie: Listen, I got to get going, 'cause I'm gonna be late.
Casey: You'll -- you'll tell me how it turns out?
Maddie: Yeah, yeah, sure. But just to warn you, Alison's in there, and she's on the warpath, so look out.
Alison: Casey, what the hell were you thinking?
Casey: You're gonna have to be a little more specific than that.
Alison: Talking Maddie out of testifying just to get back at your brother?! I didn't think you could sink that low!
Casey: Ali, Ali, listen.
Alison: No, it's not okay! This is totally beneath you!
Casey: Can I get a word in here? I fixed it.
Alison: What do you mean?
Casey: I talked to Maddie. She's on her way to testify right now.
Alison: She is?
Casey: She is, yes.
Alison: Oh. Oh -- I guess -- I guess I owe you an apology then.
Casey: Don't worry about it.
Alison: No, no, I'm sorry. I should have known that you would come to your senses and do the right thing.
Casey: This is the right thing for everyone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Everything is gonna all right.
Tom: Uh, uh, define ""All right.""
Clerk: People vs. Munson, you're up again.
Tom: Well, I hope for your sake you're right about Maddie being on her way, 'cause I don't think the judge is gonna cut us any more slack on this one. Your honor, if we may beg the court's indulgence just for a few more moments. We're ready, your honor.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Baby fusses]
Emily: Oh!
Liberty: Hi!
Emily: Hi! Oh, hi! Did you -- did you find room for everything?
Liberty: Are you kidding? My stuff barely filled half of one of those dresser drawers.
Emily: Oh. Well, then, we need to take you shopping.
Liberty: No, you don't have to do that, really. It's fine.
Paul: No, that -- that sounds fun.
Emily: No, we -- we want to make you happy.
Liberty: Aw.
Emily: We want to make you happy, don't we? Don't we want to make Aunt Libby happy? We want to make her feel right at home. Yes. Sorry. Sorry about that. Sorry.
Liberty: It's fine. Don't -- don't worry. I just -- I'm gonna need a little while to get my bearings. Is the kitchen that way or --
Emily: Uh, yeah. Are -- are you hungry? I can fix you something to eat.
Liberty: I'm just thirsty.
Emily: Okay. I can have them make you some herbal tea or -- or a glass of milk -- a big glass of milk. Good for the baby, good for the bones.
Liberty: Gross. I was thinking more along the lines of a diet soda.
Emily: Oh, no, no, no. No, no, no liquid chemicals. You know what? We need to come up with a meal plan for you, just to keep you on track.
Liberty: We don't have to do that, really. I don't think so.
Paul: You know, um, I've got to drop Eliza off at Memorial. That's where I'm meeting Meg. So maybe while we're there, we can pick up some literature on prenatal nutrition.
Liberty: No. I have -- my mom gave that to me.
Emily: It's a great idea! It's a great idea. Our first road trip! Ah, I'm so excited!
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Jack: I saw Paul with Eliza this morning. He seems to know what he's doing. He was good with her.
Janet: Playing peek-a-boo twice a week does not a good father make.
Jack: The bottom line, Darling -- this isn't up to you. It's up to Liberty.
Janet: I know that. I know that. I just feel like I need to stop her from doing something I know is flat-out wrong.
Jack: And all you can do is tell her how you feel. And you have done that. What more can you do?
Janet: Well, instead of backing off, what if we make her a better offer?
Jack: We tried that. She hated that couple from Nebraska.
Janet: No, no, no, no, no. I mean a better ""Better"" offer.
Jack: Such as?
Janet: We keep the baby and raise it ourselves.
Janet: We raise the baby and keep it in the family. And that way, Liberty can go off to college, and she'll know that the baby has a very safe place at home here. And then when she's ready to be a mom, it will be here for her.
Jack: I thought you didn't want to have any more children, because you had spent so many of your glory years raising Liberty by herself.
Janet: I know, I know, I said that. But my mind has been changed, okay? Things change. We have to change with them. Come on. It won't be like me and Liberty. This time, I'll have you. And you know -- admit it -- this would be the best thing for everybody.
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Maddie: I thought Adam was attacking Gwen.
Tom: But he wasn't, right?
Maddie: No. But by the time I figured that out, it was too late.
Tom: Because you'd knocked him out. Is that correct?
Maddie: I thought I was protecting my friend.
Tom: So what happened then?
Maddie: He wasn't moving. And we thought -- I thought I had killed him.
Tom: So you buried him.
Maddie: We were so sure. I mean, I was sure. He wasn't breathing. He had no pulse. So yes, I dug a hole. God, to think about how he must have felt when he woke up and realized that --
Tom: Ms. Coleman, the court is aware that this was unintentional. You and the defendant were both victims of a terrible tragedy.
Maddie: That's exactly it. And Adam, I am so sorry.
Tom: So can we assume that if the same thing had happened to you, that you had woken up and found yourself mistakenly buried alive, would it have provoked a radical change in your mental state?
Maddie: Definitely.
Tom: In fact, anyone in that situation would understandably be traumatized.
Maddie: Yes, they would. And that's why I understand why Adam came after me and Gwen -- because of what we did to him.
Tom: Thank you, Miss Coleman. No further questions.
Judge: Is there anything else, Counselor, you'd like to add?
Tom: I would, your honor. I'd like the court to consider the extreme circumstances here. My client was suffering from a kind of post-traumatic stress that we couldn't even conceive of. Given what he was subjected to, I wonder if we can hold him accountable for his response to any of those things. But beyond that one of the two young women that he allegedly assaulted has come here to testify in his favor, and I think that urges the court toward leniency in this matter. I also have a signed affidavit from Gwen Munson stating that she would not object if the court were not to pursue this case. I respectfully request that all the charges be dropped.
Judge: I see no justification for wasting the taxpayers' money. Case dismissed.
Margo: Oh, my God! I can't believe it! I can't believe it! You're finally home for good! Oh!
Adam: Mom, just to know that you've always accepted me, loved me no matter what -- meant so much to me. And it always will.
Margo: Oh, come on, baby. It's all behind you now.
Adam: Dad, you have no idea how good it feels just to call you dad again.
Tom: Well, I am your dad. I always have been. I always will be.
Margo: Okay, okay. Enough hugging. Let's go. Let's go celebrate. Come on.
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Casey: What happened?
Maddie: I did it. I did what you wanted.
Alison: Good. I mean, testifying was the right thing to do.
[Cell phone rings]
Casey: Sorry. Dad, hi.
Tom: Hey, Case. I thought you'd like to know, Maddie really came through for us.
Casey: She did?
Tom: Yeah. All the charges have been dropped against your brother. He's a free man. Case, did you hear me?
Casey: Um, yeah. Con -- congratulations.
Tom: Look, I know this is hard for you.
Casey: Uh, you have no idea.
Tom: Listen, your mom would like to celebrate down at the Lakeview, and I know she would love it if you and Maddie and Alison would show up, because Adam owes you all a huge debt.
Casey: I -- I'm with Ali and Maddie right now. I'll ask them. Is, um -- is Adam with you right now?
Tom: He's gonna meet us at the Lakeview.
Casey: Okay. I'll see you there. My parents want us to join them for a celebration.
Alison: Sounds great.
Maddie: Tell them I said thanks, but you guys go without me.
Casey: No, wait. Adam owes you his freedom more than anyone else.
Alison: Please come, Maddie. We both said things that we didn't really mean. So let's just let bygones be bygones, okay?
Maddie: Okay.
Casey: Okay. I -- I have to do something first, though. I'll meet you guys at the Lakeview, okay?
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Casey: You're still here.
Adam: Not for long. My stuff's all packed. Just wrote a quick note for Mom.
Casey: Saying what?
Adam: Nothing about you telling me to get the hell out, so don't worry. Just -- just wanted to say good-bye. Can't say it in person, or else she'd break me down and make it impossible for me to leave.
Casey: Yeah, she would do that.
Adam: Casey, I know I can't convince you to forget about the past. I just -- I just hope that some day, you will realize that I really do --
Casey: No.
Adam: I hope that someday -- I don't know, maybe you'll -- you'll want me in your life again.
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Tom: Well, I don't know what's taking Adam so long. He's not picking up his cell. So maybe I should call Casey?
Margo: Well, without the guest of honor, there's no reason to rush Casey. You know, Adam's been under a lot of stress lately, and maybe, you know, it's pushing it to try to have a party. So, would you girls mind if we just did this another time?
Maddie: Sure, sure.
Alison: No, of course not.
Margo: Okay. Okay. Tom --
Tom: Yeah.
Margo: Let's go home. Maybe Adam's waiting there for us.
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Janet: Listen, if my parents had made this offer to me when I was pregnant with Liberty, I would have jumped at the chance.
Jack: Liberty's not you.
Janet: I know. She is so much better than I could ever have been. She's got a real future ahead of her, and I want to make sure that she gets that chance for that future. Oh, come on, Jack. This could be good. This could be really good. Please.
Jack: Okay. If this is what you want.
Janet: Yes.
Jack: But Liberty has to agree.
Janet: Yes, she will! I know she will. Oh, God, thank you, Jack. Thank you so much! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Paul: Well, the good news is, we got all the brochures.
Emily: Well, just wait 'til I turn my computer on and I start ordering books.
Liberty: Oh, great.
Paul: Come on. You don't remember any of this stuff?
Emily: No, I don't. It's been a long time since I had Daniel, and you forget a lot between babies -- a lot. I mean, especially the labor pains.
Liberty: You forget the labor pains? Because that is the thing --
Emily: No, you have to. Trust me, no woman on this planet would have another baby if she remembered -- oh, God, no. Sorry.
Liberty: I'm tired. If it's okay with you guys, I'm gonna go lay down.
Emily: Uh, yeah. Of course.
Paul: Look, if you want anything, anything at all --
Emily: Just, uh, nothing diet.
Paul: Call the kitchen, and they'll bring you whatever you'd like.
Emily: Nothing diet.
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Alison: What are you doing here? Why weren't you at the Lakeview?
Casey: I just kind of didn't see the point.
Alison: Don't be like that. Your parents wanted you there. Like it really mattered. I mean, Adam didn't show up. Do you know what happened to him?
Casey: He's gone.
Alison: What do you mean he's gone? What? Oh, no. Is this what you meant by ""Fixing things""?
Casey: It works out for the best, yes.
Alison: The best for who, Casey? Oh, my God, your mother. Do you have any idea what this is gonna do to her?
Casey: It was necessary. And if you loved me, you would be on my side.
Alison: I do love you, Casey, but I'm not gonna let you use my love for you as a weapon against me, not anymore.
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Margo: I don't understand. I mean, the charges were dropped. There was -- there was no need to run. He was a free -- free man. Tom?
Tom: Maybe, uh -- maybe that's what he wanted all along, to just be free to leave.
Margo: No. No, I don't believe that for a minute. He loved being home, here with us. Something -- something drove him away.
[Voice breaking]
Margo: Oh, my God. We just got him back.
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Casey: Why are you so mad, Alison? He's not going to jail. Isn't that what you wanted?
Alison: You turned what should have been a wonderful thing into something so dirty. I mean, you accused Adam of pulling strings, but you have done that and more. I mean, you hurt your parents, you plotted with Maddie, and you lied to me.
Casey: I am sorry I hurt you.
Alison: But you're not sorry for anything you've done. Okay, I can't -- I can't do this anymore. I never know what you mean or where you stand.
Casey: You've known exactly where I stand about Adam.
Alison: You mean after you decided to stop lying to me about who he was? Or when you told me that you were gonna help him, while the whole time, you were trying to find a way to just get him out of town! I am -- I'm sick of you and your hidden agendas!
Casey: Maybe you're just sick of me, okay? Is that what you're trying to say?
Alison: We can't play this game anymore, Casey.
Maddie: Hey. You okay?
Casey: I'm fine.
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Alison: Let me go!
Casey: Let's talk about this.
Alison: I can't!
Hunter: Hey, take your hands off my sister.
Casey: You're the only one in my corner.
Maddie: I'll always be in your corner.
Tom: You've got another son here, and he needs you.
Audrey: Check, please.
Maddie: Whoa, whoa, no. Vienna --
Audrey: Maddie --
Maddie: What kind of scam are you trying to pull now?
Barbara: Mm!
Vienna: Henry? Henry?","Janet comes downstairs at the ranch, frantic that she cannot find Liberty and doesn't know where Liberty is. Liberty join Paul and Emily in the living room of Fairwinds. Janet goes totally ballistic when she cannot find Liberty. Jack urges Janet to call Liberty. Liberty answers the cell phone when Janet calls her. Emily offers to let Liberty move in with her and Pau until after the baby is born. Liberty gets a call from Janet urging her to come home. Emily offers to drive her home. Casey and Maddie wake up together. They discuss Adam's trial which is scheduled for today. Margo and Tom wait for Adam outside the courtroom. Alison offers Adam some words of encouragement. Casey doesn't want Maddie testifying for Adam in court. Liberty arrives home and Janet is overjoyed. Emily walks in and tells Janet that Liberty had eaten breakfast at Fairwinds. Janet becomes angry at the thought that Liberty was with Paul and Emily. Emily lets Janet know that Liberty is moving in with them. Janet goes totally ballistic. In talking to Jack, Janet changes her mind and agrees to let Liberty move in with Paul and Emily.",summ_screen
"Carly: This diagnosis it kind of takes my emotions and dials them up to ten. I'm scared everything's going to mean too much. When it was the times when not much was happening and we all just kind of hung out that made me the happiest.
Parker: You have to see this!
Carly: What are you doing here? You should be at school.
Parker: No, forget school. Look what I found.
Carly: What? What is it?
Parker: It's a way to save your life.
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Luke: Oh! Dad, I'm sorry I didn't -- I didn't hear you come in.
Holden: What's got you dancing? Good news?
Luke: Ah, yeah. Yeah, definitely.
Holden: Well, that's okay. If you don't want to tell me what it is, that's fine.
Luke: Oh no, I mean right now, I could -- I could sing it from the rooftops! I can't believe it actually, but there's a really good chance that things could actually work out between me and Noah.
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Noah: Thanks. I've really got to thank you again, Dad.
Colonel Mayer: Who else is going to make sure you get three squares a day?
Noah: I didn't mean about buying me lunch. I meant -- I meant about accepting I'm gay.
Colonel Mayer: I won't pretend any of this has been easy, Noah. But family always comes first.
Noah: And you're the only family I've got. I didn't want to lose you.
Colonel Mayer: I would not let that happen.
Noah: Still, you did this total 180. I mean, what happened that changed your mind?
Colonel Mayer: You have no idea how far I'm willing to go to do what's right for you.
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[Car honking]
Sly: Room service!
Dusty: Why'd you come back?
Sly: I couldn't let you croak out here. And if somebody was going to help you, might as well be me.
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Parker: I was up all night surfing the internet. And I Googled brain lesions, like the one you have.
Carly: Parker, I love you for this, I really do, but I want you to sleep at night, okay? I don't want you getting sick.
Parker: I'm fine. You're the one who's sick and you need to get better. That's all I care about. Okay, so, there's this clinic in Berlin with a new kind of treatment --
Carly: Parker, this treatment is experimental and it would take up almost all the time I have left, with no guarantees.
Parker: Yeah, but if there's a chance it could save your life, isn't it worth it?
Carly: Yeah, well, that would be real good, Sweetie. But there are also insurance issues. Going to Germany for unapproved treatments would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe more than that, I don't have that kind of money.
Parker: I do. In the trust fund that Aunt Rosanna gave me.
Carly: That's for you, that's not for me.
Parker: Yeah, but this is for me! You're my mom. And I'd do anything to keep you around.
Carly: You are fantastic, you know that?
Parker: So will you do it? Will you sign up for that treatment?
Carly: Honey, even if I thought this treatment could help me, you can't pay for it. You can't touch that trust fund until you're 21.
Parker: What if it's an emergency? Aunt Rosanna will get us that money, Mom. All we have to do is call her!
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Paul: Answer my question! Why did you suddenly case of amnesia about what Craig did to you? You lied on the stand.
Rosanna: No, no, no, no, I didn't lie --
Paul: Rosanna come on!
Rosanna: I didn't lie.
Paul: We were so close to getting Craig put away!
Rosanna: It wasn't like that --
Paul: He must have got to you. Did he get to you?
Rosanna: No.
Paul: Did he threaten you?
Rosanna: No.
Paul: Well, he must have done something, Rosanna. What does he have hanging over your head?
Rosanna: Okay, okay. All right. All right. If you want to know the truth, I'll tell you.
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Meg: It was a simple question, Craig. Did you have something to do with Rosanna suddenly losing her memory in court?
Craig: How can you even ask me that?
Meg: Simple. At first, you were sweating bullets about the hearing. You were terrified that Rosanna's testimony would send you back to prison.
Craig: And anyone would be on edge given those circumstances.
Meg: But today, everything changed. You were counting on Rosanna to have a sudden memory loss, weren't you?
Craig: You know how much Rosanna hates me. Do you seriously think I could influence her testimony?
Meg: I'm not stupid, Craig. And neither is Paul. He's going to figure out that's exactly what you did.
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Rosanna: Okay, now before I tell you this, I want you to know that I love you so much and that I would never, ever deliberately hurt you, but the truth is -- I have been lying to you ever since the day that you brought me home.
Paul: You've been lying to me?
Rosanna: Yes. Ever since you brought me back to Oakdale. Do you remember that first night that we -- we were at the Lakeview and we saw Craig and Meg. And I saw then how much you hated Craig and how much you wanted to see him suffer for what he did to me so, I knew then that the only way that Craig could be punished for his crimes was if I remembered what he did. And so I started telling you what you wanted to hear.
Paul: Yeah, until today, when you're on the stand. All of a sudden -- Rosanna, what happened?
Rosanna: Well, I mean, I put my hand on the bible, I couldn't lie.
Paul: Even if it means that now Craig can come between us?
Rosanna: I couldn't do it. I couldn't lie under oath, Paul. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry that this -- that this hurt you. Can you ever forgive me?
Paul: Of course.
Rosanna: Oh God, thank you. Thank you so much. I'm so sorry, it was just this huge, huge, huge mistake and I will never ever, ever do something like this again. Okay? All right? So please just -- can you just tell me that we can just put it past us and get on with our lives and planning our marriage, and planning our lives together.
Paul: You know I'd love nothing more than that, I wish we could, but I'm afraid right now this is impossible.
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Sly: Ah, I felt lousy leaving you out here.
Dusty: Why?
Sly: I started thinking about you rotting away like one of these rusted-out cars.
Dusty: Cut the crap! Tell me what you want.
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Colonel Mayer: I'm sure you think that I'm an uptight, old-fashioned geezer who was never young. But I know what it's like being your age. I remember those feelings. Those feelings can make a young man do things he would not normally do.
Noah: If you're saying I being gay is some stage I'll grow out of, I don't think so.
Colonel Mayer: No, I don't mean that. Whether straight or whatever, young men can make mistakes.
Noah: Like I did with Maddie. Because I wasn't being honest with myself, Dad.
Colonel Mayer: She's a fine young woman. I know, I know it's over. I know. I won't push that anymore. Noah, I feel terrible about the way I treated you. I was wrong.
Noah: That's okay, really.
Colonel Mayer: No, it's not. What would you say to spending some time together, you and me, as father and son, so I can make it up to you?
Noah: Seriously? I'd like that.
Colonel Mayer: Good. Because I want to make amends. And not only to you, but to Luke. Can you help me do that?
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Luke: Bottom line, we all must've underestimated Noah's dad because Colonel Mayer did a complete turnaround.
Holden: Really?
Luke: Yeah. I mean don't get me wrong, the guy's as conservative as they come. But he must really love his son because when push came to shove, he accepted Noah for who he is.
Holden: That's great. I'm glad to hear that.
Luke: Yeah, and now that Colonel Mayer knows the truth, Noah's not afraid anymore, so --
Holden: So, it means that there might be a chance for you two?
Luke: Well, let's just say that Noah's giving all the right signals.
Holden: Well, I hope it works out.
Luke: Thanks, Dad. That means a lot. Noah, hey, I was just talking about you.
Noah: Really? I was talking about you, too. Are you free this afternoon?
Luke: Ah, yeah, yeah -- yeah, what's going on?
Noah: It's my dad. He wants to see you.
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Craig: I cannot attest to what's going on in Rosanna's mind. I can't even tell you what happens to someone after two years being in a coma. What happens to their memory? I can only tell you, she did not testify, the result is, I'm free. Now I thought that would be something that we would want to celebrate.
Meg: I never wanted to see you suffer, Craig.
Craig: No, you're just a little disappointed I didn't get hauled out of court in leg irons.
Meg: That is not true.
Craig: Oh really? You're harping on all this honesty thing, okay. How about returning the favor? You demanded to be next to me in court and foolishly I thought it was because you wanted to support me. But you had your own agenda the whole time, didn't you Meg? You were hoping that Rosanna's testimony was going to send me straight to prison. And then you would have the perfect excuse to end our marriage and go back to Paul.
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Rosanna: Wait, wait, wait a minute. Wait, now you don't you want to be with me anymore?
Paul: No, no, that's not what I said at all.
Rosanna: But you just said that you don't want to go ahead with our wedding.
Paul: What you said was that you didn't feel like you've made a full recovery. Rosanna, I feel like I'm partly responsible for that.
Rosanna: No, how could you be responsible?
Paul: I pushed you so hard to try and remember what Craig had done to you. I really, I should've had more patient.
Rosanna: Look, this is not your fault. Do you understand? I am the one that convinced you that my memory was returning, I shouldn't have done that. I'm sorry.
Paul: No, you don't have anything to apologize for. Look, if we are going to get married then we're going to get back to the life that we both want together, then you need to get better. So we'll get you the best doctors, we'll get you the best specialists available, whatever it takes, we'll spare no expense.
Rosanna: But as long as I'm with you, I'm fine.
Paul: Obviously, that's not true, or you would have made a full recovery by now. You getting your memory back, that's all that really matters right now.
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Parker: Maybe this is why aunt Rosanna came back, so she can help you.
Carly: Honey, Rosanna is going through a lot of her own stuff right now.
Parker: Whatever. It can't be more important than saving your life. I'm sure she'll let me use my trust fund if we ask her.
Carly: I'll call her, okay?
Parker: Okay, but do it now. There's no time to waste.
Carly: Yes, you're right. Time is precious. But that doesn't mean you get to play hooky. Go to school.
Parker: Mom --
Carly: Parker, I will talk to Rosanna, you go to school. We'll discuss it later, okay?
Parker: Okay, but you've got to do this. I don't want to come home and find you crying again, like last night. Please call Aunt Rosanna right now.
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Rosanna: Why do I get the feeling that you're not being honest with me?
Paul: About what?
Rosanna: You -- you're upset, aren't you?
[Phone ringing]
Paul: You going to get that? It might be important.
[Phone ringing]
Rosanna: Hello?
Carly: Hey Rosanna, it's me. I hate to give you such short notice, but I really need you to come over.
Rosanna: You mean, right now?
Carly: Yeah, as soon as you can.
Rosanna: All right, I'll be right there.
Carly: Thanks.
Rosanna: So sorry, that was Carly, she needs me. So, can we talk about this some more tomorrow?
Paul: Yeah, absolutely.
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Dusty: So, what do you want? You want money?
Sly: Nah, somebody already cleaned you out.
Dusty: Why are you being so gracious?
Sly: Don't want his honor to come gunning for you again.
Dusty: Who?
Sly: You said the mayor was the one who did this.
Dusty: No! No. Mayer is the guy's name. Winston Mayer. Army guy. A colonel.
Sly: The hit man was a G.I.?
Dusty: Listen to me -- if you take me to the hospital, I'll pay you.
Sly: No hospitals. Gunshot victims get too much attention. Cops start asking questions. Can't risk it.
Dusty: Give a message -- give a message to a friend. Tell her where to find me. She'll give you all the money you need, just tell her where to find me.
Sly: You got a rich girlfriend, huh?
Dusty: No -- no girlfriend. A friend.
Sly: What's her name?
Dusty: Lily -- Lily Snyder.
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Holden: Welcome. Come on in.
Noah: Mr. Snyder. You must be Noah's dad.
Colonel Mayer: Colonel Winston Mayer.
Holden: Holden Snyder.
Colonel Mayer: Very nice to meet you. And what a beautiful farm you have here. This is the way people should live -- close to the earth, fresh air, natural bounty. You're very lucky.
Holden: It's been in the family for a lot of years.
Colonel Mayer: Is Mrs. Snyder around? Because she and I got off on the wrong foot. And she really does need to hear what I have to say.
Holden: Actually she's not. She's on a scouting trip with my younger daughter.
Luke: But I'm sure my mom, you know, understands -- why you reacted the way you did when she tried to help with Noah.
Colonel Mayer: Young man, I owe your mother and you an apology. I was harsh with her, and I judged you based on my prejudice. And I was wrong. And I hope you and your mother can forgive me.
Luke: Of course. Yes, thank you.
Holden: Colonel, I'm sure that this hasn't been easy for you.
Colonel Mayer: I won't say I've completely come to terms with Noah's -- change in lifestyle. But he's my son, no matter what.
Noah: This really means a lot to me, dad. I just knew that when you met Luke and his family -- I mean, they're great.
Luke: And Noah speaks so highly of you. I mean, I know that he really looks up to you. So I'm very excited to get to know you, too.
Holden: You know what? I have an idea. We're having a family dinner a little bit later -- Luke's two brothers will be here with us. I have some errands to run, but why don't you guys join us? It'll give us all a chance to get to know each other a little better.
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Rosanna: Hey, Sweetie.
Carly: Hey, thanks for coming.
Rosanna: Sure, you sounded so serious on the phone. Has something happened?
Carly: Yeah, you could say that.
Rosanna: Oh, Baby, I know that Jack marrying Katie was really awful, but you really have to be strong --
Carly: Yeah, I know. If only it were that simple. Why don't we sit down?
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Meg: You don't need to worry about Paul. He hates me now.
Craig: Yeah, and if you got to settle for second best, why not me?
Meg: Don't put words in my mouth, Craig.
Craig: Do you believe me or not?
Meg: I would like to believe you, but --
Craig: There's a catch there, huh?
Meg: After Rosanna basically exonerated you, I should be relieved -- elated, even.
Craig: But you're not?
Meg: I didn't know what to think.
Craig: I have always told you how I felt about you, Meg, and I have been honest on that score. But if you are always going to doubt me. If you are going to believe and listen to whatever Paul or Rosanna or Holden or anybody else says about me, then this marriage is meaningless. It is over. So it is time for you to make a decision. You are either with me, or you're not. And if it is the latter, I would like you to go. Now!
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Rosanna: But there must be something that we can do. I mean -- I'll pay for it, okay? I'll pay whatever it costs, okay? Whatever it takes to find a cure for you.
Carly: I knew you would say that. I -- I've already gotten a dozen second opinions. Parker's even been looking online at some experimental treatment they're doing in Berlin.
Rosanna: Okay, great. We go to Berlin. That's what we'll do. We'll take you there. Okay?
Carly: You know what? If I thought that it would save my life, I'd be on the first plane, and I would not be too proud to let you pay for it. But I read about it, and the truth is, the kind of tumors they're working on, they're not like mine.
Rosanna: Okay, well, that's too bad, but we'll find another treatment. Okay?
Carly: I'm out of options, Rosanna.
Rosanna: Honey, come on. There must be something that I can do for you.
Carly: There is. You are so lucky. You got a second chance at your life, Rosanna. Go for it. Are you engaged? Did Paul propose to you? That's great! That's wonderful! Congratulations! And you know something? I really, really, really, really want to be in your wedding. So do it soon, okay? What is it?
Rosanna: Nothing.
Carly: Hey, what is going on?
Rosanna: Honey, there might not be a wedding. I love Paul so much, but he may not love me.
[Rosanna remembering]
Paul: Meg, you know who he is. And you know the things that he's done. Why can't you just walk away?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Why would you say Paul doesn't love you?
Rosanna: You know what? You really don't need to hear this right now.
Carly: Don't do that. Don't treat me differently because I'm sick. I want the people I love to be happy. You're clearly not happy. I'm your sister, I want to help you.
Rosanna: I love Paul. I can't lose him.
Carly: Well, what could make you lose him?
Rosanna: Meg Snyder.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: You make up your mind, Meg. If you cannot fully commit to me, I want you out of here now.
Meg: If Rosanna wasn't prepared to accuse you, then I have no right to mistrust you anymore.
Craig: Not exactly a ringing endorsement from my wife.
Meg: What do you want from me, Craig?
Craig: I would like you to stop doubting me! I would like you to be a wife to me! In every way. Starting now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: That's really kind of you, Mr. Snyder, but we can't impose.
Holden: It's really not a problem.
Colonel Mayer: We'd be delighted to stay for dinner. Thank you.
Holden: Great. I have a couple of things to take care of. Luke, why don't you show them around the farm?
Luke: Sure.
Holden: I'll see you later.
Luke: So, would you like to see our stables? My dad raises horses.
Colonel Mayer: You know, if you don't mind, I'll just show myself around. I need the exercise and fresh air. Thank you.
Luke: Wow. I mean, that is -- that's amazing! I guess people really can change their minds and come around.
Noah: Yeah, well, I did.
Luke: Yeah, and I'm glad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sly: Lily Snyder? She owns that Lakeview hotel, right? Her mother's the richest woman in town.
Dusty: That's right. Tell her where I am.
Sly: And she'll pay big bucks? No cops?
Dusty: No cops.
Sly: Okay, where do I find her?
Dusty: Farm --
Sly: What farm? Where?
Dusty: There.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You lied under oath?
Rosanna: Well, I was desperate. So, I told the judge that I was confused, and I couldn't remember.
Carly: Because Craig told you that if he went to prison, then Meg would go after Paul.
Rosanna: Well, come on, I mean, I didn't want to believe it. But then I saw the cell phone footage that the P.I. shot. And I just couldn't bear the thought of losing Paul. So I lied, and I let Craig go free.
Carly: Wow -- that doesn't sound like you. But I do understand, probably better than anyone, what it's like to go to any lengths to hold onto the person you love.
Rosanna: Be honest with me, Carly. You think I made a big mistake, don't you?
Carly: I'm in no position to judge.
Rosanna: Come on, tell me the truth. Please, please just don't -- don't spare my feelings.
Carly: Well, I have done my share of lying. What I found out is the more I lied, the more I pushed Jack away. That's how I lost him. I'd hate for you to lose Paul like that.
Rosanna: But if I tell Paul the truth now, I mean, he'll definitely leave me.
Carly: Well, I guess all you can do then is hope that he doesn't find out. But I know you, I'm sure you were careful.
[Cell phone rings]
Rosanna: Oh, oh, oh -- Paul?
Paul: Hi. Listen, I've been thinking. I might have misjudged what happened in court today.
Rosanna: Really?
Paul: Yeah. And I just think it's time that we're completely honest with each other. So why don't you come home, and we'll talk about it then? Millicent? Hi. I'm sorry -- listen -- last night, early evening, did Ms. Cabot have a guest?
Maid: Yes. There was one. A gentleman I didn't recognize.
Rosanna: Well, Paul sounded better on the phone. Maybe this will all work out after all.
Carly: Well, you should go home and find out.
Rosanna: You still think lying is a mistake? That the truth will come out eventually?
Carly: Well, I think it usually does. But you know, I'm also thinking that even if Paul does learn the truth and forgives you completely, you may still have that problem.
Rosanna: I know -- Meg. Well, that's a problem I'm just going to have to take care of. Right away.
Carly: I'm sure you'll do the right thing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: So for all of you saying that you have faith in me, you still can't make up your mind.
Meg: This hasn't been an easy day.
Craig: Really? You're not the one who almost went to prison. So deal with it. Decide, right now. Are you my wife or not? Decide, meg. Now!
[Cell phone rings]
Craig: Montgomery.
Rosanna: I need to see you, right away.
Craig: I'm sorry, it's going to have to wait.
Rosanna: It can't wait. There's some things that we need to straighten out, now.
Craig: This really isn't a good time.
Rosanna: Let me guess. You're with your darling Meg. Well, get rid of her, and meet me in ten minutes at Al's.
Craig: That may not be --
Rosanna: Be there, or I will come over and have a little chat with Meg myself.
Craig: My lawyer. He needs to see me. We need to discuss strategy. And Rosanna, I'm still taking her to court to unfreeze my assets.
Meg: Of course, money always comes first.
Craig: You should wait for me upstairs. Think about what I said, Meg. I'm planning for my future -- and it's with you, or without you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: What do think of the house? It's awesome.
[Door closes]
Col. Mayer: It's -- a lot to take in.
Noah: Do you want to come back inside?
Col. Mayer: In a few minutes, yeah.
Noah: Dad, if this is hard for you being around Luke and his family, we don't have to stay for dinner.
Col. Mayer: I've accepted the invitation. And Colonel Winston Mayer never goes back on his word.
Noah: Are you sure you're okay?
Col. Mayer: I'm sure. I'm sure. Go on back inside. Don't be rude to your friend. That's an order.
Sly: Yoo-hoo.
Col. Mayer: Who are you?
Sly: Uh, nobody.
Col. Mayer: You don't look like you belong here. Are you aware this is private property?
Sly: We need to talk, colonel, about Dusty Donovan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Parker, what are you doing here? School's not out yet.
Parker: I had a study period. Did you call Aunt Rosanna?
Carly: I did.
Parker: And she'll give you all the money you need to get better, right?
Carly: She would --
Parker: Awesome! Now, we need to tell Jack and J.J. and Sage --
Carly: Hey, hey -- slow down, all right? Sit down. Look, I read about that. We're not going to Berlin. The stuff that they're doing -- it's not going to work on my tumor.
Parker: You don't know that.
Carly: Yes, I do. We have to accept it. I am not getting better. And that's why instead of running off and looking for something that isn't there, we have to stay here, and we have to concentrate on making the most of the time that we have left.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: You did the right thing in court today.
Rosanna: It was hardly the right thing, and you know it. I lied, and got you a get-out-of-jail-free card, because you managed to convince me that if you were out of the equation, Meg would go after Paul.
Craig: Well, now that won't happen.
Rosanna: Well, it better not. Otherwise, I'm going to throw you back in prison so fast, it'll make your head spin!
Craig: Is that why you demanded this meeting, Rosanna? To threaten me?
Rosanna: You know, we are not out of the woods yet where Meg and Paul are concerned. There's still something very powerful between them. And until it's dead and buried, neither of us are safe.
Craig: So, what do you propose we do?
Rosanna: Well, I'd like to get Meg out of the equation. And I'd like you to do it for me.
Craig: If you're suggesting that I kill my wife, that's not going to happen.
Rosanna: What? You tried to kill me when we were married. It didn't seem to bother you then. But no, don't worry, I'm not considering attempted homicide. Your marriage to Meg. It's not in name only, I hope?
Craig: What do you mean?
Rosanna: Do I need to draw you a picture? I'm asking if you and your wife sleep together.
Craig: Of course. But our sex life is none of your business.
Rosanna: Actually, it is. Because if you would like to hold on to Meg, and I would like to stay with Paul, then you and Meg are going to have to have a child together. So get her pregnant, okay? The sooner, the better.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Meg: Hey, what's taking you so long, Craig? I thought you'd be back by now. [Door closes] Hi.
Craig: Thought about what I said?
Meg: Yes.
Craig: Are you ready to be my wife?
Meg: I am.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: So the treatment in Berlin might work for another kind of tumor, but it won't work on mine.
Parker: Maybe the doctors there could still help you. You never know unless you try.
Carly: Parker, I want to be able to enjoy every good day that I have left with you and your brother and your sister.
Parker: But you can't give up!
Carly: Honey -- I know how hard this is for you to accept. It's hard for me, too. But you've got to help me out here. There's nothing we can do to make this better, except be here for each other. Can you do that?
Parker: Of course I can, but --
Carly: What?
Parker: Nothing. I should get to school.
Carly: Hey. Are you okay?
Parker: Yeah. Mom, I know you're not going to believe me, but I've got this feeling inside. I got a really strong feeling that you're going to be fine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: Can you believe how amazing this day has turned out?
Luke: I still can't wrap my brain around it.
Noah: You know, I don't even care, as long as I get to do this.
Luke: Oh, hey, hey, hey! What if your dad comes back? I mean, I know he's making strides, but I think he'd be totally freaked if he saw us like this.
Noah: He's on one of his power walks. He won't be back for a while. Come on, why are you so uptight?
Luke: I'm not. I just get the feeling that your dad still doesn't like me very much, and I know that he doesn't like the whole idea of -- us.
Noah: I know. But give him time. He can be a little intense. Once he makes up his mind to do something, there's no stopping him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Col. Mayer: I'm afraid you're mistaken. I don't know any Dusty Donovan.
Sly: Well, this should jog your memory. He's the guy you shot and left for dead.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Craig: What -- we don't need that.
Meg: Craig --
Craig: No. I want to make a baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rosanna: Paul, are you here?
Maid: Mr. Ryan went out, but he wanted me to give you this. He said you might want to see it again.
Rosanna: Thank you.
[Rosanna opens up the box and in it is her cellphone with the video paused on the screen. She hits play]
Paul: Meg you know who he is. And you know the things that he's done. Why can't you just walk away?
[NEXT_ON]
Holden: What's going on, here?
Col. Mayer: Donovan. Is he still in that car?
Sly: Where else would he be?
Meg: He made a complete turn around. It's like he accepts the fact that Noah and Luke are now together.
Luke: Your dad wants the three of us to go on a fishing trip together.
Rosanna: You need to understand --
Paul: The only thing I need to do is get the hell out of this house.",Noah's father pretends to accept Luke and Noah's relationship by going to have dinner with the Snyder family at the farm. Sly returns to the junkyard because he feels guilty about leaving Dusty in such bad shape. Sly only wants money so he agrees to go to the farm to tell Lily Dusty's location because Dusty promises him Lily will give him money. Sly runs into the Colonel at the farm and since Dusty told him the Colonel shot him Sly decides to negotiate with the Colonel and tells him Dusty isn't dead yet. Parker finds an experimental treatment for Carly and wants to pay for it with the trust fund money Rosanna gave him. Carly tells Rosanna about her illness and the experimental treatment but she tells her sister the treatment won't work for her kind of tumor. Craig pressures Meg to either act like a wife to him in every way or leave him. Meg gives into Craig's pressure and they start to make love because Rosanna tells Craig he must get Meg pregnant right away. Paul discovers that Rosanna had a private detective follow him when he sees the video of him and Meg talking. Paul leaves the house but the maid gives the cell phone video back to Rosanna on orders from Paul. Rosanna fears she has lost Paul because she lied to him.,summ_screen
"Emily: Watch it. You're going to ruin what's left of my reputation.
Chris: Oh, alert the media.
Emily: Consider me alerted. No, wait. Coffee, okay? First. Or I'm cutting you off.
Chris: Well, in that case, you go grab a table in the lounge. I'll get the paper and we can start looking for a place to live.
Emily: Oh.
Chris: What?
Emily: I can't believe we're actually doing this.
Chris: Come on -- second thoughts?
Emily: No. Not at this very moment.
Chris: Hey, hey, Evan Walsh?
Evan: Oh, you've got to be kidding me. Chris, I thought you were vying for sainthood in Darfur.
Chris: Well, things got dicey. They evacuated the medical station, and I ended up in Paris.
Evan: So what, you're here because you had a craving for freedom fries?
Chris: No, Paris -- Paris is great, Oakdale's our home.
Evan: Our home? Plural?
Chris: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. This is my girlfriend, Emily Stewart.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bob: Lori, have you seen my son Chris today?
Nurse: No, but I've been running between the floors all morning. I might have missed him.
Bob: I doubt that. [Cell phone ringing] Bob Hughes.
Kim: So how's my handsome husband doing?
Bob: Maybe I made a mistake hiring Chris.
Kim: Oh, why? What happened?
Bob: Well, it's his first day and he hasn't bothered to show up.
Kim: Oh, well -- maybe he's still jetlagged. Come on now, Honey. Give him a chance.
Bob: Why, because his father's chief of staff?
Kim: I doubt that he's expecting special treatment. He's a lot of things, but Honey, I don't think he's a slacker anymore.
Bob: I hold him to the same standards I do everyone else.
Kim: You know, he's inherited your stubborn streak. So, calling him on the carpet at the hospital might be counterproductive. Do it on neutral ground. Like the Lakeview.
Bob: What are you doing running a TV station? They need you at the U.N.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: It's funny, I used to know an Evan Walsh.
Evan: Yeah, that's my dad. He doesn't live here anymore. I'm just here on a work thing.
Chris: Yeah, Evan's a biochemist. We met at a medical conference a while back. Did some serious time in the hotel bar, huh?
Evan: Oh, God, my head just hurts thinking about it.
Chris: Wait, are you still working on that nano-robotics project?
Evan: Yeah, absolutely. And I just got seed money from Montgomery Enterprises.
Chris: They're in med-tech now?
Evan: I don't know, new CEO or something. Anyway, all I know is they cut me a big check. Now I just need to find a lab, preferably in a hospital. Sort of a one stop shop thing.
Emily: Maybe you two should work together.
Chris: Emily, come on.
Emily: What? What did you say to me in Paris? There's no such thing as coincidences?
Evan: Hey, I think I've used that line myself.
Chris: Hey, that wasn't a line. And Emily's right. I'm running the research department over at Oakdale Memorial starting -- actually, two hours ago. I'm sure the board would jump at the chance to sponsor some real cutting edge work.
Evan: Yeah. Yeah, just give me a chance to make my case to them.
Chris: Yeah, I would, but we have to go through my father first. And knowing him, the fact that I slept in this morning probably already means that I'm on probation. Not the best time to ask him to think outside the box.
Emily: You know what? Give it a shot. He might surprise you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Morning.
Jack: It's afternoon. You okay?
Carly: Fantastic. A little bleary-eyed, maybe. I didn't sleep much last night.
Jack: If this wedding stuff is stressing you out --
Carly: It's a good stress.
Jack: Good stress?
Carly: I couldn't sleep because I'm so happy. I thought I'd work on my dress and I lost track of time.
Jack: If you tire yourself out, Carly --
Carly: I don't want to talk about it, Jack. Today, I refuse to be sick.
Jack: Fair enough. Tom hooked me up with a judge who owes him a favor. And he's expediting the marriage license as we speak. So, now the only question is whether you want to get married at city hall or have a J.P. come here and do it. I can round up the kids and we can be married by tonight.
Carly: What's the big rush?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kim: Uh-uh, Brad.
Brad: So busted.
Kim: I don't care if you eat the whole thing, but you might have to duke it out with the crew.
Brad: Well, not without Katie here to defend me.
Kim: That was a really great show you just did. You're getting to be quite the star.
Brad: Thank you. You know, she taught me everything I know.
Kim: That's interesting. Not too long ago, you would have taken that as an invitation to negotiate your own spin-off.
Brad: No way. We're a team. She makes me better.
Kim: Are we still talking about work?
Brad: Yeah, of course. I mean, what else?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: What's the rush? I don't know how to answer that, because you don't want to talk about what's happening to you.
Carly: Indulge me. Let me be a bride.
Jack: I thought that's what I was doing.
Carly: Well, I want it to be more than just our signatures on a piece of paper, Jack. I want our wedding to be very special. It's very important to me. It's important to the kids.
Jack: Carly, I'm a part of this, too. My priority is making sure you stay as healthy as possible. Someone's got to look out for you.
Carly: I thought the deal was you weren't doing this out of pity.
Jack: No, this is what I want. I wouldn't be doing this otherwise. But we can't pretend -- nothing.
Carly: You can say it. What? We can't pretend what?
Jack: It's not like before. When we thought we had forever.
Carly: This is forever as far as I'm concerned.
Jack: You're right. You're right. I'm sorry. It's not what I meant. What I meant to say was let's not waste the time that we have.
Carly: I don't want to waste a single moment. That's why I want to do this right.
Jack: Agreed. Okay, so, I am going to go get the marriage license. And while I do that, you finish your dress and decide where you want to get married, because it's just you, me and the kids. So once we figure that out, then we're good to go.
Carly: Jack!
Jack: Yeah?
Carly: You're going to need this.
Jack: Oh, thank you.
Brad: Hey.
Jack: Hey, Bro. Keep an eye on her for me. Thanks.
Brad: Is there hazard pay involved?
Carly: Mmm, mmm, mmm. What do you want, Brad?
Brad: I just came by to see if you're still dying. But if that peck my brother just gave you is any indication, he still has you filed under dead and buried. Saving yourself for your wedding night?
Carly: At least I'm getting what I want.
Brad: Yeah. A wedding under totally false pretenses. Every woman's dream.
Carly: You have no idea what it's like to love someone the way Jack and I love each other.
Brad: Lucky me.
Carly: You know what? I'm not going to let you get to me. I won. And you know something? Jack has won as well. I am marrying my soul mate.
Brad: Because he thinks you're terminal. That's not love, Carly. It's -- its intensive care. A strictly limited engagement.
Carly: Why are you so mean today?
Brad: Get real! Okay, let's just -- let's just say you managed to pull this off. You and Jack tie the knot. He's already sleeping on the couch. You're going to tell me that you can be satisfied with that?
Carly: It's temporary.
Brad: I'll say.
Carly: He wouldn't be doing this if he didn't want to be my husband again. Because -- there is no one else for us but each other.
Brad: I'm not saying he doesn't love you. Because I think he does. But he can't live with lies. And here you are manipulating him back into your bed again.
Carly: I'm not lying.
Brad: Oh, okay. Well, then, yeah, I guess you must have the tumor after all? Yay!
Carly: But I was dying. That was real. And all the unnecessary things fell away. And all that mattered was getting my family back.
Brad: Then drop operation deathbed. Now. Because when Jack finds out that you let him and those kids think you were dying one second longer than they had to, he's going to leave. And this time it's going to be permanent.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emma: Hey.
Jack: Smells good.
Emma: Well, it's the last of the garden for this year, I'm afraid. Would you like a little taste?
Jack: I just came by to get some documents. Those annulment papers.
Emma: Have you spoken to Katie?
Jack: No, she doesn't want to talk to me. I don't blame her. Carly and I -- are getting married.
Emma: Hmm. You and Carly, huh?
Jack: It's going to be simple. Just her and me and the kids. And we're going to do it as soon as possible. Before -- you know.
Emma: Oh, Jack. Jack, you got to take it a little easy here.
Jack: Hey, you know, I'm trying not to think about it. Because the kids, they need their dad right now. And that's the only way they're going to get through this.
Emma: Well -- I don't know what to say. Congratulations seems to not be appropriate at the moment.
Jack: It's really -- it's really hard. And sometimes it just doesn't seem right.
Emma: Jack, why? Why Jack? Why are you doing it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chris: Don't say it, Dad.
Bob: When we're here, I'm your boss, not your father.
Chris: Well, Dr. Hughes, I realize I wasn't here at the crack of dawn, but I don't need to be on hospital premises to write grant proposals and crunch numbers. Okay. Seriously you want me to punch a clock like the rest of the support staff?
Bob: That's not the point. You have a job to do.
Chris: I know, but frankly, Dad, I could run that lab in my sleep.
Bob: Apparently.
Chris: Hey, it's decent work, but it's just not the kind of work that's going to build a reputation for your hospital. But I know how to change that, if you'll hear me out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kim: I'm so glad almost everybody could make it on such short notice.
Nancy: It's time we had a big family get-together. You beautiful man. Come and give me a kiss.
Tom: Oh, you're embarrassing me. You look better every time I see you, Gram. Somebody should learn to bottle your secret. Oh, before you say anything, Margo sends her love.
Nancy: Where is she?
Tom: She said the next time we plan a family lunch, it should probably be on Oakdale most wanted list's day off.
Kim: Holy smokes. Point well-taken. You know, Chris just got back, and I thought seeing us all together would make him feel like he's really home.
Nancy: Don't worry. We'll show him our love.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bob: Now, does Evan Walsh's project -- would that make the difference in a patient's life, say, somewhere in the next five years?
Chris: I don't know. But we should at least talk to him. It's exciting, right?
Bob: Chris, the answer is no. You work on the project that you already started and leave the science fiction to somebody else.
Chris: So that's it? End of discussion?
Bob: Your mother has arranged a family lunch at the Lakeview. I trust you're not too busy to join us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: The kids are losing their mom. The way the family's been torn up the last few years, and all the changes along the way.
Emma: So, you want them to feel like they have a safe place to be?
Jack: Yeah. Yes, exactly.
Emma: Oh, Jack. Sweetheart, you're that safe place. Your kids know that. You're not going to let them fall. But that's not the only reason you're doing this, is it? This is for Carly.
Jack: She's trying to be so tough. No fear, you know, that's a way of life for her, but I can see how scared she is, Emma. She doesn't want to show it. I can see how alone she's feeling right now.
Emma: Jack, you are not superman. No, you're not. And this is one situation that even you can't fix.
Jack: Believe me, I know that. Because I didn't want to break Katie's heart. I still love her the same way I did as the day I married her. If Carly hadn't gotten sick, I'd be trying to make her happy right now. Katie's right, you know? I love Carly too.
Emma: Well, that's understandable. After all that you've been through together. But listen to me -- there's love and there's love. Does Carly feel the same way for you as you feel about her?
Jack: I honestly don't know.
Emma: Oh, Jack, this is going to be very hard on you.
Jack: Okay, listen, this is Carly's dying wish. To have her family back the way it used to be. Or at least, as close as it can be. Okay? So, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't at least try to make that happen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Why don't you get off my case? Start thinking about Katie. Concentrate on making this work for you.
Brad: You make it seem like its some business opportunity, Carly. Katie is not some deal that I want to close.
Carly: I'm just asking you to look on the bright side here. I'm getting my family back. Jack's smiling again. A couple of months ago, he couldn't even look at me! Now he wants to be with me all the time.
Brad: In case you need CPR.
Carly: When we were in Montana, things were exactly like they used to be. And by the time this wedding is over, it really will be until death do us part.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: Oh, hey, there you are. I was just about to call you.
Evan: So, we in business?
Chris: My dad didn't want to hear it. But I'll wear him down. It just take -- might take longer than I expected.
Evan: Yeah, don't worry about it, Man. I'll find another lab. Not a problem.
Chris: Do me a favor and don't do anything yet.
Evan: Yeah, well, I've got to give Craig Montgomery some good news or he'll stop the check.
Chris: Just give me an option before you join forces with another company.
Evan: Okay, will do.
Chris: All right. Thanks. Who am I kidding? My dad will never sign off on this. Maybe if it were someone else's idea, he'd at least listen.
Emily: You know what? Let him sleep on it. Maybe he'll change his mind.
Chris: You're so beautiful, you make me think that's almost possible.
Emily: Why don't you take me back to the hotel and you can tell me that again?
Chris: We can't. We can't. It's a family lunch, but we don't have to go as long as we avoid the Lakeview.
Emily: No! No, you can't blow this off if you want your father's support. Besides, it'll give you a chance to talk about the project. Who knows, maybe your dad will start liking the idea.
Chris: I don't think you get how much he hated it.
Emily: What's up with you? Come on! The Chris Hughes I know does not give up this easily.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bob: He's got guts, I'll give him that. He shows up late, presents me with a hare-brained research project that he wants to run in the lab. Wants me to sign the dotted line without any questions.
Nancy: That runs in the family.
Bob: I think he could learn a little humility.
Nancy: That too runs in the family.
Tom: Welcome home, Chris.
Chris: Good to see you, Tom. Where's your wife?
Tom: Ah, she's keeping the world safe for humanity. What are you doing here with Emily?
Chris: Mom didn't tell you?
Kim: Uh, um --
Nancy: Give your grandmother a great, big hug.
Chris: Hey Gram.
Emily: Hi, Tom. How are you doing?
Tom: Good.
Kim: I'm so sorry, Honey, we need another chair.
Tom: No, I'll -- I'll get that.
Kim: Emily, I just -- I just didn't realize you were coming. It's okay.
Chris: It's a family lunch. I assumed that included the woman I'm going to be living with.
Tom: So, you two are living together?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: What about Katie? She's going to come home eventually. Every time Jack sees her --
Carly: It's too late. Katie gave up without a fight.
Brad: You know what it's called? It's called dignity.
Carly: She had Jack and she let him go. And don't try to make me think it's because she was taking the high road. She folded.
Brad: Don't do this. Okay? Don't do this. Come clean with Jack. While there's still a chance he can forgive you.
Carly: I will come clean. In my own time. In my own way. In the mean time, you should be thinking of a way to help Katie pick up those pieces.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Phone ringing]
Emma: Hello?
Carly: Emma, hi, it's Carly.
Emma: Oh, Carly. Hi. How you feeling?
Carly: Great. Wonderful.
Emma: That's good. I want you to know that you're always in my prayers.
Carly: Oh, thank you.
Emma: You missed Jack. He left a while ago.
Carly: No, actually, I wanted to talk to you. I was hoping that you could help me with the wedding.
Emma: Oh, from what Jack said, I didn't think there was much to do.
Carly: Well, Jack is a man. And doesn't know much about weddings. He thought we could be married by later today. So, I made an executive decision, and it's going to be tomorrow. So I wanted to let you know, and I'm hoping that you could call Meg, as well?
Emma: Well, I thought it was just going to be you and Jack and the kids.
Carly: Well -- no, I want as much family there as possible. You know? And that certainly includes you. And I was really hoping to have some wildflowers. Do you think you could go out and pick some and send them over? I would do it myself, but there's so much to do, I've got the dress, and the phone calls and -- I just -- I really want everything to be perfect, Emma. Thank you so much for doing this. It means the world to me.
Jack: Hey, what's going on?
Carly: Hi. You need to go to the church right away. They can handle a wedding tomorrow, but the minister needs to talk to one of us. And I thought maybe on the way you could stop by Dino's and order pizza for the reception.
Jack: Pizza?
Carly: Yeah. Yeah, why not? I think it's a great idea. And then maybe we should call Aaron. He can bring beer and soda over to the reception too. Or maybe, you know what, maybe Lily and Holden could do that on their way to the ceremony, right?
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait a second! Whoa, whoa! What the hell is going on? Some people go to extremes to protect themselves.
Carly: I'm planning our wedding. Most people takes months to do that.
Jack: I thought we decided that we were going to keep it small. Just family. Not make a big production out of it.
Carly: Well, I want it to be special, Jack.
Jack: Carly, you're getting yourself all worked up. You can't afford to push yourself like this.
Carly: Don't worry about it.
Jack: It's reckless.
Carly: The last thing I feel today is sick.
Jack: Well, a couple of weeks ago you were having seizures and blacking out. I can't forget that.
Carly: Neither can I. And that's why I know that every minute we have together now is a gift. And I want to do this right. Please -- please, can we do this right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emma: Hey.
Brad: Hey. What's this about?
Emma: Well, Carly called. She wanted me to get some flowers for tomorrow.
Brad: I thought Jack wanted it under the radar. For Katie's sake, if nothing else.
Emma: Carly Tenney never did anything under the radar.
Brad: He could never say no to her.
Emma: Not true, Brad.
Brad: I'm just glad that Katie's out of town. So Carly can't rub her nose in the situation.
Emma: I think the only thing on Carly's mind right now is Jack.
Brad: He doesn't want a big wedding, Aunt Emma! If she would just shut up once in her life and listen to him, maybe -- maybe they would have a shot.
Emma: Oh, come on now, Brad! Give her a break!
Brad: Fine. Whatever. I don't want any part of it.
Emma: I understand why this is so hard on Jack, but why in the world is it so hard on you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kim: I am surprised that you and Emily are thinking about making this permanent.
Chris: Did you expect me to move in with you and Dad?
Kim: No. I just said I'm surprised.
Tom: Have you talked to Daniel about this?
Emily: Of course I have. Daniel loves his Uncle Chris. And he's going to be relieved to see me happy for a change.
Chris: Hey, hey, everyone lighten up. All right? I'm happy to be home. If you don't stop giving me the third degree, I'm going to make a call, I'll be on the next plane to Africa.
Nancy: Oh, no, heaven forbid. We've just gotten you back.
Chris: What do you say, Dad? Can we call a truce?
Bob: If you're referring to our disagreement about the research, look, I'm trying to protect you from making a big mistake.
Chris: What makes you think I need protection?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: I feel for Jack. He lives to do the right thing, which is impossible, thanks to Carly. No matter what he does, it's going to be wrong. Katie's life is destroyed. And they're both being royally jerked around. She fell in love with Dudley Do-right and -- I don't know. I'm ticked off!
Emma: Well, Carly's the one who's being jerked around. She's not going to live. Quite frankly, I'm a little angry with the powers to be about that.
Brad: Well, let's change the subject before you get struck down by lightning. What can I do to help?
Emma: What? Excuse me I'm --
Brad: I'm offering to help. Don't read into it.
Emma: Well in that case --
Brad: You're going to take me up on it?
Emma: Yes, I am. Listen, you can take these to the truck. And bring them over to the church. They're expecting us. You know, you're right about one thing. This is not going to be a happy occasion.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Look, wait, wait -- I don't need to make it a big show for people.
Carly: Are you ashamed of what we're doing?
Jack: No, of course not, Carly! But I don't want to be thinking about anything besides you and the kids. Okay? This isn't about one day for me. It's about spending as much time together as we can.
Carly: Don't worry about me.
Jack: How is that possible?
Carly: You have such a beautiful, strong heart. You make me want to live forever.
Jack: Can you do that, please?
Carly: None of us can do that. But for one day, can't we pretend? So you'll talk to the minister?
Jack: And get the pizzas. And do whatever else you want.
Carly: Thank you.
J.J.: Hey, Mom.
Carly: Hi.
Sage: Where'd Dad go?
Carly: Oh, he's just -- has to do some errands before the wedding tomorrow.
Sage: It's tomorrow?
Carly: Yes, Ma'am.
J.J.: Cool.
Sage: Did you hear that, Parker?
Parker: Loud and clear.
Sage: I can't wait!
Carly: Me neither, but I need some help. Can you guys go to the attic, and get a lot of family photos? Make a collage for the front of the church. Can you do that?
J.J.: Yeah, no problem. Come on, Sage. Hey, Parker? You coming?
Carly: Yeah, you two get started. Parker will be up in a minute. What's the matter?
Parker: Nothing.
Carly: When you say it like that, it's obviously something. What's up?
Parker: I'm not sure I want to go to the wedding.
Carly: We can't get married without you. This isn't just about me and Jack. This is about putting our family back together.
Parker: Yeah, but for how long?
Carly: Well, forever, if I have anything to say about it.
Parker: There's no such thing, Mom.
Carly: You still believe I'm going to be okay, don't you?
Parker: But that doesn't mean that you guys are going to stay together. No matter how much you want it, you always --
Carly: I always do something stupid, right?
Parker: And then it all blows up again. And I can't deal with it anymore.
Carly: What if I promise that I'm not going to blow it this time? This time our family is going to stay together forever. Can you trust me?
Parker: I wish I could.
[Cell phone ringing]
Carly: Hey, Jack. Is everything okay?
Jack: Fine, but the minister needs to see both of us before he'll agree to do the ceremony.
Carly: Okay. I'll be right there.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chris: What's it going to take for you to respect me, Dad?
Tom: Chris, take it down a notch.
Chris: No, no, no. He's been condescending to me since the minute I started at Memorial. I'm not a resident anymore. I ran my own hospital in Darfur.
Nancy: Your father knows that, Dear.
Chris: He knows the facts, but he wasn't there. Some of the things I saw were unspeakable. We didn't always have the meds we needed. Or the staff. Hell, there were times we didn't have water or electricity. I made life and death decisions every single day.
Kim: And we are very proud of you for that, Chris.
Chris: But as soon as I come within the city limits, I'm no longer capable of making my own decisions?
Bob: Oakdale is not Darfur.
Chris: Oh, well, we agree on something.
Emily: You know what? Chris is right. You're not giving him enough credit.
Bob: It took a great deal of courage for you to pick up your life and move yourself into the middle of a civil war. I find that selfless, and I admire you for that. But that kind of experience doesn't necessarily translate to here.
Chris: Running a research lab? Do you think that's hard for me?
Bob: I'm not talking about the work. As the head of a department, any decision you make reflects on the whole hospital. I'm responsible for the livelihoods of hundreds of people, and I can't afford to let you put that at risk.
Chris: Did it ever occur to you I could be an asset, rather than a liability? I'm wasting my breath.
Emily: I'm sorry. Excuse me. Would you stop?
Chris: Nothing I do is good enough.
Emily: My mother is the exact same way. You know that. But I love her, and I want her in my life, so you're going to have to find a way to deal with it.
Chris: Yeah, but everything I do upsets him.
Emily: Honey, just live your life the way you want to. And he will catch on eventually. He loves you, okay? We all know that. Everybody knows that.
Chris: Thank you. I don't know how I'm going to do it --
Emily: You are going to go in there and have lunch with your family, okay? It's okay I got your back.
Chris: Right back at you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Minister: I understand the special circumstance that brings you here. And while I feel deeply for you, Carly, and I find Jack's commitment laudable, I must ask if you're certain this is the right thing for the two of you.
Jack: I explained to him about the children.
Carly: Well, this is about bringing our family back together in the eyes of God. How could you object to that?
Minister: Not too long ago, Jack was married to another woman. And as the ceremony states, marriage is not to be entered into lightly.
Carly: Jack doesn't do anything lightly. Whatever he does, he does with his whole heart. Always.
Minister: I'd feel more comfortable if you would take a little time to reflect before marrying again so soon.
Jack: Time is the one thing we don't have.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kim: Look, we all know what Chris is like. If he's not challenged by his work here, he's not going to want to stay. And maybe this is selfish of me, considering all the good he could do out of the country, but he's so excited about this. And I'd like to have him around for a little while. Isn't there any way you could find some kind of a compromise?
Bob: You mean give in.
Kim: No! Not at all. But he is excited about the project. Maybe -- can't you at least look at it, or give it some kind of a trial look. I mean, he might settle down. And who knows? It could be the best thing for everybody.
Bob: I cannot allow my personal feelings to affect what happens at the hospital. That's unethical.
Tom: Only if Chris's project is bogus.
Chris: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ruin lunch.
Nancy: You didn't. This is what families do.
Chris: Dad?
Bob: Son, have a seat.
Emily: Excuse me.
Bob: Chris, I didn't mean to start a fight with you.
Chris: Me neither.
Bob: But I can't grant you special favors.
Chris: Oh, come on Dad --
Emily: Let him finish.
Bob: Everybody is going to be looking at us. I gave you this job because I think you're the best man for it. But you've got to prove that.
Chris: You have to let me. Evan Walsh is legit. All right? And you don't have to take my word for it, you can talk to him yourself. We could be talking about millions in grant money.
Bob: Son, I'm sorry. The answer is still no.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: I got married to Katie because I loved her. Just because we got our marriage annulled doesn't mean that my feelings for her went away. But with Carly's illness -- it kind of changed everything. I know that I hurt Katie badly, and I will always regret it, but marrying Carly right now is absolutely the right thing to do. I love her. I always have. We have a family together, and that means more to me than anything else in this world. And the thought of her leaving us is unbearable. This is just the one thing I can think of to help us all through this.
Minister: Jack is clearly prepared to do a lot for you.
Carly: Yes. Yes, I know he will do anything for me. I don't take that for granted.
Minister: I can see that. Now, what are you prepared to do for him?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: What are you looking at?
Chris: When I was in Africa, I missed a lot of the conveniences of home. But I forgot how backward people can be here.
Emily: He's just being cautious.
Chris: No, he's living in a time warp. And the funny thing is, is we got along better when we were on opposite sides of the world.
Emily: Well you weren't -- you weren't seriously thinking about going back? Were you?
Chris: When I said it, I was. Want to go to Africa? I mean, there's a hell of a lot to write about there.
Emily: I'm not going to watch you run away.
Chris: Was I even making myself clear? Like Evan's project can change the way we treat. We could save lives.
Emily: No, no, Bob's just -- give him time to get used to the idea, okay? Talk to your mom. She can work him.
Chris: She's a master.
Emily: Yeah. Your mother is the master of a lot of things. President of my fan club, she is not.
Chris: Hey -- that's not your fault. That goes back to your mom and my dad.
Emily: Yeah, talk about a time warp.
Chris: I'm sorry, Em. You deserve better.
Emily: It's okay. I can handle it. I actually like my life right now. I'm not going to let anything get to me.
Chris: Well, I think you're incredible.
Emily: I think you're incredible. What else could we want, right?
Chris: What I did in Africa made a real difference. I'm going to find a way to make that happen here. With or without my dad's help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tom: Okay. I got Gram in a cab. I would love to stay for the post-game wrap- up, but I really got to get to the office.
Kim: Oh, Darling, thank you so much for coming.
Tom: You're welcome. And the next time Emily's going to show up with her hooks in a family member, can someone tell me in advance?
Kim: Oh, Honey, I'm sorry. But believe me, I was as surprised as you were.
Bob: Well, I guess I spoiled everybody's lunch.
Tom: No, no you didn't. But you know what, Dad? I don't like to see you this stressed out. It's a road that you shouldn't go down if you don't have to.
Bob: My heart is fine.
Tom: Okay.
Kim: You know something? Tom is right. I mean, with Chris back here now, maybe he could take part of your work load.
Bob: Why don't we make him chief of staff?
Kim: Oh, you know what? You are impossible!
Tom: Dad, you do not have to do everything alone. You know, I wish I'd cut back before I wound up in the hospital.
Bob: As far as I'm concerned, the only cutting back has got to be in Chris' attitude.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: All I can do for Jack is try to be the best mother, the best wife I can be.
Minister: I have no doubt. But the coming months are going to be hard on all of you. And even though you'll be the one who's suffering, you're going to have to guide the others through it. Help them make their peace with you and with fate or God.
Carly: With all due respect, Reverend -- do we have to dwell on that? I really don't want a black cloud over our heads tomorrow, you know?
Minister: There won't be. But here, now, I want you to be honest with yourselves about your reasons for making this commitment. I hear clearly how much you need each other. Jack will take care of your children, I have no doubt of that. But someone needs to care for him. Do you, Carly, have the strength to help Jack face the end, even as you're facing it yourself?
Carly: I don't see it as an end. I see it as a new beginning for all of us. Every minute with my family gives me strength. I'm not giving up without a fight.
Jack: So what do you say? Will you marry us?
Minister: It would be my pleasure.
Carly: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone beeping]
Brad: Katie -- bunny and I hate the Bahamas. Will be home on the next available flight.
[NEXT_ON]
Fellows: They decided to move on that paternity test.
Rosanna: Well, let me know when you get the details.
Meg: I'm going to prove that this baby I'm carrying is yours.
Katie: She's not dying. She's been faking it! And she's known for a long time.
Jack: Come on. Let's do this. Let's get married!
Katie: I have a wedding to stop.",Chris is hurt when Dr. Bob refuses to allow Evan to use the hospital lab for his cutting edge medical project. Jack just wants a low key wedding at the court house but Carly wants a church wedding. Jack and Carly fight for a while but he finally agrees to a small church wedding. The Minister talks to both Jack and Carly but he is hesitant to marry them until Jack persuades him that even though he loved Katie when he married her Carly's illness made him realize he has always loved her. Jack admits to Emma that he still loves Katie but he must do everything possible to make Carly's dying wish come true. Brad advises Carly to tell Jack the truth before while there is still a chance he could forgive her. Katie sends Brad a text message saying she is coming home tomorrow which is also the day Jack and Carly are getting married.,summ_screen
"Ridge: What's going on with you?
Quinn: Nothing. I'm fine.
Ridge: You okay?
Quinn: Are you?
Katie: Hi!
Ivy: Katie, hey.
Katie: Um, have you seen Quinn?
Ivy: She just left, actually.
Katie: Oh. Okay. Well, I'll text her.
Ivy: Um, have you seen her today yet?
Katie: No. Why?
Ivy: Something's up. I'm worried about her.
Bill: She'll show!
Liam: Well, she would have been here already if it weren't for Wyatt.
Bill: I know you're frustrated, Liam, but just give them a minute.
Liam: Look, I told her how important this is to me, that these -- these games, these stupid games with Eric, Wyatt, and Quinn have to stop. She has to start focusing on us, and she has to do it tonight.
Bill: Or what? You're skipping town?
Liam: You know, I sure as hell hope it doesn't come to that.
Bill: [Sighs]
Liam: But maybe -- maybe I will! Listen, they're already in the process of a divorce. If she really can't communicate to him that the relationship is over, if she really doesn't walk through that door --
Bill: You're done?!
Liam: Where the hell is she?! She should have been here by now!
Wyatt: It's gone. No more wedding band.
Doctor: You'll want to keep that bandage on until it heals up.
Steffy: Thank you, Doctor.
Wyatt: Oh, no, he's not done. [Clears throat] It's my turn.
Steffy: What?
Wyatt: Yep.
Steffy: Are you serious?
Wyatt: I told you. I am a man of my word. All right. So what are we doing? I got to put these on? All right. I mean, how much could it hurt, right? [Chuckles] It's just a little laser. How bad could it be?
Doctor: Ready?
Wyatt: Yeah. Yeah.
[Laser clicking]
Wyatt: Ow! What -- are you -- are you kidding me?! You did this three ti-- ow, ow, ow, ow!
Bill: Hey, what are you cooking there, anyway? It doesn't smell half bad.
Liam: It's mushroom risotto. It's Steffy's favorite. Could it be you like the smell of something vegetarian?
Bill: Could it be that somebody's been raiding my wine cellar?
Liam: Straight to voicemail. Unbelievable.
Bill: Leave a message!
Liam: I got to get out of here.
Bill: Take a walk on the beach.
Liam: No, dad, I mean like ""out of here,"" out of here, like out of L.A., Like out of the country! Can I borrow the jet? Can I do that?
Bill: You got to take a breath, Liam! Just relax! Come on!
Liam: No! I am so sick of waiting! This is all I do is I wait and I wait and I wait, and for what?! Either she wants to be with me or she doesn't!
Bill: She does want to be with you! But first she has to extricate herself from her marriage to your brother!
Liam: No, no, I can't do this! She's already late! She's not answering the damn phone! And she knows I'm here waiting for her! So what do you think that means?!
Bill: [Stammers, sighs] I don't know.
Liam: Yeah, yeah.
Wyatt: Oh. [Winces] Ooh-ee. Okay. Ow! My God, that's -- what are you -- ooh, I'm gonna break the chair.
Steffy: [Chuckles]
Wyatt: Seriously. Are we done yet? This is crazy.
[Cell phone vibrates]
Wyatt: This is a wedding band! It's not a tramp stamp!
Steffy: [Chuckles] Just think, you got five more sessions after this.
Wyatt: Five?
Steffy: Five more.
Doctor: I hate to say it, but it could be more.
Wyatt: Are --
Doctor: Yours isn't coming off as easily as Steffy's.
Wyatt: Oh! Great! That's just great! Just my luck! Yeah, I'm gonna need some -- ahh! What is -- it's not funny!
Ivy: Quinn was just here. She was working, and... I don't know, she was all clammy, and she -- she looked like she was gonna be sick.
Katie: Maybe she caught some kind of bug?
Ivy: [Sighs] I don't know. She said she was flustered and that she didn't feel like herself, but... look, maybe it was stress. I don't know. But it was like she was burning up inside.
Ridge: Look at you. You're hot. You're all worked up.
Quinn: I... I can't stop thinking about what happened in san Francisco.
Ridge: Just keep your voice down.
Quinn: I-I am thinking a lot about what we said to each other, our behavior, how antagonistic we are towards each other, the teasing, the flirting. But I think we're a lot alike. I mean, I think now we understand each other, right? We -- we do. We have an understanding, right?
Ridge: Yes, we do. Much better. Yes.
Quinn: So we're good, right? We're on the same page.
Ridge: It appears that way.
Quinn: [Sighs] You're so much trouble.
Ridge: You like trouble.
Quinn: No, no, not anymore. Not with you. We agreed. We were gonna behave, be respectful to each other. I want -- [Sighs]
Ridge: You want what?
Quinn: I don't want to lose everything. We have an understanding, right? You made a promise. You are not gonna tell Eric what we did.
[Seagulls calling]
Steffy: ""Just a little laser,"" right?
Wyatt: Could that have been worse than actually getting the tattoo?
Steffy: [Chuckles] Don't worry. I won't tell anyone you cried.
Wyatt: I didn't cry.
Steffy: Oh, just a couple tears.
Wyatt: I had dust in my eye.
Steffy: Dust in your eyes?
Wyatt: Yeah.
Steffy: That's your story?
Wyatt: It's dusty in Malibu, in here.
Steffy: [Chuckles]
Wyatt: Dust.
Steffy: I know this sounds strange, but, um, this was kind of fun.
Wyatt: Super fun.
Steffy: [Chuckles]
Wyatt: Finalizing my divorce, getting my wedding band burned off my skin. So fun.
Steffy: So fun.
Wyatt: Great.
Steffy: Oh, I can say laughing was never our issue. We always had fun together.
Wyatt: Yeah, we did. Uh, [Clears throat] Don't forget these. They are signed and finalized. Ow. And... congratulations. We are officially divorced.
Steffy: Thank you. Thank you for being so thoughtful and surprising me with the divorce papers and the doctor. This wasn't easy for you, and it wasn't easy for me, either. But you made it a lot less painful than it could have been.
Wyatt: You just speak for yourself, okay?
Steffy: [Laughs]
Wyatt: This was awful.
Steffy: I'm proud I got to know you, that I, um... that I got to be your wife.
Wyatt: We had a good run, didn't we? I mean, I enjoyed almost every minute of being married to you. But you were never really mine to begin with. And I owe it to my brother that I'm finally able to man up and admit that. And also to let go of the most precious thing I ever had. I love you, Steffy. I will always love you.
Liam: I told her, ""go, get the job done, and come back."" She said yes. Why isn't she back?! She should have called at least!
Bill: Her phone died. She lost track of time. Call her again. There you go. Yes, Mr. Spencer?
Liam: Hey, did you get my text? We've already filed the flight plan. As far as dining options, would you like the usual? Crudité, hummus, vegetables?
Liam: Uh, yeah, you know what? Um... actually, give me a steak. Rare. No, forget the steak. Uh, I'll take a -- I'll take a, um, a veal chop. Biggest veal chop you can find.
Bill: Wait, what are you talking about, a veal chop? Liam, you've never had veal in your life!
Liam: Tonight I have veal.
Bill: All right, look. I know you're in a tough spot, and I'm sorry. So you do whatever you need. You -- you take the jet anywhere you want. You -- you did A... you did a really nice thing here tonight, and, uh, and it looks like Steffy isn't going to show, so -- so here's what I'm telling you to do. You let loose, all right? You -- you -- you get crazy! You blow off some steam!
Liam: Aaah!
[Glass shatters]
Bill: I think the veal chop would have been a better idea, but whatever.
Liam: I need to move on with my life, dad. I really do. And if it's without Steffy, that sucks! It sucks, but I can't -- I can't do this. I can't wait every day for her to walk through that door. [Sighs] God. But I'm tired. I'm so tired. And I'm not gonna put up with it anymore.
Ivy: Why did you want to speak to Quinn? I forgot to ask.
Katie: Uh, I heard that Wyatt moved out?
Ivy: Oh, yeah. I don't think Quinn was very happy about that.
Katie: Well, you never really know how Quinn is gonna react to anything. Has she, um, has she said anything to you?
Ivy: About?
Katie: Well, I just want to make sure she's not mad at me.
Ivy: Why would she be?
Katie: I spent some time with Eric while Quinn was in san Francisco with Ridge.
Quinn: I can trust you, can't I? I want this. I want this so badly, this... this new relationship with you where we appreciate each other and -- and we see eye to eye. [Sighs] I just -- I still feel so guilty about --
Ridge: Just breathe.
Quinn: What happened between us in San Francisco, I just -- it just came out of nowhere.
Ridge: Did it?
Quinn: It can never happen again.
Ridge: Okay.
Quinn: I'm happier than I've ever been in my entire life. I'm happier than I deserve to be. I adore Eric. And you, you've hated me for so long. I just -- I don't understand. I don't understand why you're not using this to get rid of me.
Ridge: Because we'd both go down in flames. And as much as I've despised you, I'm -- I'm not willing to lay down my life with you just yet. I don't want to be banished from my family.
Quinn: Yeah. Yeah, we have to think about Eric. This would be a huge blow to him. He already collapsed once before. This could kill him.
Ridge: And Brooke. Man, I was furious with you, and I was blinded by my plan.
Quinn: To get rid of me once and for all.
Ridge: Well, I'm not blinded by it anymore. I see things very differently now.
[Car alarm beeps]
Steffy: Liam! Liam, I'm -- I'm so sorry I'm late! Liam! Bill. Where's Liam?
Bill: He left.
Steffy: Where is he?
Bill: At the end of his rope, Steffy. He didn't think you were coming.
Steffy: What?
Bill: Yeah.
Steffy: No, I lost track of time. Where did he go?!
Bill: To the airport. He's taking my jet. He can't do this anymore. He had to get out of here.
Steffy: Oh, my God, Bill. Oh, my God.
Bill: Yeah, you better run!
Katie: Eric and I are neighbors, and I go over and spend some time with him every now and then.
Ivy: Without Quinn being home.
Katie: We've known each other for a long time.
Ivy: Well... [Chuckles] I-I know, but you know what Quinn can be like.
Katie: Yeah, she's given me an earful a couple of times. I mean, I'm assuming she knows about the other day.
Ivy: Well, she hasn't mentioned anything.
Katie: Oh. Well, then I have no idea why she's so worked up.
Quinn: I am grateful... for this new understanding that we have with each other.
Ridge: Yeah, me, too. So let's do that. Let's try to support each other and stop tearing each other down and see each other in this -- this new light. You want that, right?
Quinn: I do.
Ridge: So see me now. See where I am, my position here. My history and my future. You got to respect that.
Quinn: I will. Just as you have agreed to keep my secret, I...I'm gonna do that for you.
Ridge: Okay.
Quinn: And, um... while we also agree not to talk about what happened in San Francisco. I... [Chuckles] I don't think I'm ever gonna forget it.
Ridge: I never thought about it once since we left, so...
Quinn: No, no. Oh, no, neither have I, so... [Chuckles] So is this all gonna work out?
Ridge: Yeah. No one's gonna know about it. And it's never gonna happen again.
Quinn: Never.
Ridge: Never.
Liam: Hey, neighbors! Sky! Sky! Steffy's back! She's back, baby! She's better than ever! Aren't you?
Steffy: I love you.
Liam: I love you.
Steffy: Oh, my God. Liam! Oh, no. No, no, no. Liam! [Breathing heavily] Liam. The divorce papers. It's final. It's final. I'm all yours. I'm all yours. [Laughing] I'm all yours.
Liam: Are -- are you -- you serious? Oh! Oh! [Laughs] Oh, my God!","Ridge asks Quinn is she is fine and she says yes and wants to know if he is. They agree they are on the same page. She says he made a promise that he would not tell what they did. Katie drops in and Ivy tells her that she is worried about Quinn. Liam continues to whine to Bill that if Steffy really doesn't walk through that door soon he is walking out of town. She should have been here by now. He will be gone out of her life, out of the country. All he does is wait and wait. She either wants to be with him or not. She is late, and is not answering the phone and yet she is not in touch .what could that mean? Wyatt winces as the doctor begins his tattoo removal. Steffy tells him this may sound strange but this has been kind of fun. He gives her the papers and says congratulations as they are now officially divorced. She says he made it a lot less painful that it could have been. He says she was never his to begin with and he owes it to his brother to man up and do this. They give each other a big hug. Bill tries to convince Liam that Steffy just lost track of time so call her again. But he is on the phone to the jet pilot by now. Bill says it looks like Steffy is not going to show, so take the jet and go anyplace he wants and blow it all off and then return. Liam says he is so tired and he is not going to put up with it anymore.",summ_screen
"Rick: Do you camp out at the beach or something?
Stephanie: One might think so. Any coffee for a weary traveler?
Rick: I'm going to work. I didn't make any.
Stephanie: Ahh. Well, all right. I won't keep you from work. I just came back because, um, I want to make sure that it's over between you and Steffy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jackie: Tell the banker that we've got a new designer. That should cheer him up.
Nick: From a business standpoint, Mother, it would really help me if I could meet this person.
Jackie: Darling, I have told you, she's very private, and she just feels comfortable working with me.
Nick:  Sighs  Could I have a name, please?
Jackie: ""Madame X.""
Nick: God, this business. Can I please go back and live on my boat?
Jackie: No, I don't think so. That is no longer suitable.
Nick: Who says?
Jackie: Well, I'm sure your fiancée would agree with me.
Nick: Hi.
Katie: Hi, babe.
Nick: Hi.
Katie: Mm. You left these on the kitchen table.
Nick: Thank you.
Jackie: Yes, well, I think that's my cue to leave.
Katie: Oh, no, don't run off on my account. You can't hide from me forever.
Jackie:  Sighs  Look, if you've got something to say, go ahead. Get it out of your system.
Katie: Don't patronize me. I have every right to be angry with you.
Jackie: For the very last time, we were sent those designs. We didn't steal them.
Katie: You produced them. You claimed them as your own.
Jackie:  Sighs 
Katie: And you sold every last one of them, and now Eric and Ridge have to redesign their entire line.
Nick: Katie, this was my call.
Jackie: Oh, and she didn't pressure you at all, I'm sure.
Nick: She was trying to save her company.
Jackie: Yeah, and I still am, so if you'll excuse me--
Katie: No, sorry. I won't.
Nick: We've been over this.
Jackie:  Scoffs  I don't believe this. I mean, Eric-- he's not holding a grudge. Why should you?
Katie: I'm engaged to your son. I work at Forrester. You had to know suspicion would fall on me.
Jackie: Okay, I'm sorry if I put you in an awkward position. I'm sorry. But I'm not sorry that I still have a business to run.
Nick: Now, I've apologized about this. I've been honest. I think it's time to move on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rick: Stephanie, please, do not push me on this.
Stephanie: If I were going to push you, I would have stayed here last night and waited for your answer.
Rick: So this is you being patient?
Stephanie: Are you going to end this?
Rick: Stephanie, please. I am exhausted. I didn't sleep last night.
Stephanie: I didn't sleep last night either. And?
Rick: You're unbelievable. Look, I am sorry, okay? I can't let Steffy go. I love her too much.
Stephanie: Oh, my God.
Rick: But you made some good points, okay? I mean, look--
Stephanie: Rick, this is never going to work.
Rick: No. See, that's the thing. I thought about this all last night. That's why I didn't sleep. Look, you say that-- that Ridge is not gonna be able to accept this, right? That--that--that he's-- that he's gonna be pushed to the edge when he finds out about Steffy and me, but he has to take into account what Steffy wants. If he loves his daughter as much as he claims, then he's gonna have to listen to her, and she's gonna tell him how much she loves me, and he's gonna have to accept it, even if it means he could lose her.
Stephanie: You're gonna make her choose? You're gonna put her right in the middle between you and her father?
Rick: No, see, that would be Ridge's choice, not Steffy's.
Stephanie: I gave you the chance to do the right thing, Rick. Now I'm telling you what you're gonna do. You're going to end it now. End it now. If you don't, you'll regret it, and she will, too, for a long time.
Rick:  Sighs  I'm in love with Steffy. I love her. I want a future with her.
Stephanie: And what kind of future is it going to be? Conflict? Unhappiness? Hostility?
Rick: You and Ridge can spare us that.
Stephanie: I can't. No. Ric well, then Ridge needs to think about his daughter's happiness, okay?
Stephanie: This is just going to end disastrously. You've got to know that.
Rick: Lis--listen to me. Deep down, you know I'm a good person. I know you know that. And you had to come here, 'cause you have to get me to stop pursuing Steffy 'cause you're afraid she's not gonna stop pursuing me. It's been happening for years with my mother and Ridge, and you couldn't keep them apart either.
Stephanie: What, do you think the two of you are indestructible or something? This is so naive on your part. No one is going to want this. No one is going to support it. I mean, God, you and Steffy against the world-- I know that sounds so terribly romantic, but you know the reality of that kind of thing. You grew up with it.
Rick: No, my mom was never fighting ""The world,"" Stephanie. She was fighting you.
Stephanie: If you continue down this road, you won't be fighting just me. You'll be fighting the whole family.
Rick: I can't--I can't-- I can't deal with this anymore. Okay, I'm done. We're finished here.
Stephanie: Ridge always knew exactly the sort of person your mother was. Steffy has no idea what kind of person you are, what you're capable of.
Rick: Out.
Stephanie: Do you really want to fight this battle?
Rick: I'm not afraid of you.
Stephanie: You should be.
Rick:  Exhales slowly 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: God, I've missed you.
Rick: You couldn't stand being away from me for one night, could you?
Steffy: Mnh-mnh.  Laughs  It was a long one.
Rick: Yeah, tell me about it.
Steffy: Hey. Is something wrong?
Rick:  Sighs  We have a problem, a big problem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Doorbell rings 
Stephanie: I should have called, but I have to talk to you.
Taylor: Oh, Stephanie, I'm so glad you're here. I could use a friendly face. And I--
Stephanie: Oh, sweetheart.
Taylor: I could use some good news right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jackie: Hi.
Jackie: Hello? May I help you?
Bridget:  Foreign accent  Actually, Jackie, I am here to help you.
Jackie: Bridget?
Bridget: Shh!  Whispers  Jackie, shh!
Jackie:  Gasps  Oh. Oh.
Bridget:  Laughs 
Jackie: Oh, Bridget, I don't believe this.
Bridget:  Laughs 
Jackie: I mean...  laughs  wow, let me see. You look marvelous.  Laughs 
Bridget:  Normal voice  But you did know it was me.
Jackie: Oh, yes, but you'd fool anyone else. I mean, nobody would recognize the good Dr. B. In that sexy outfit. Let me see it again.  Laugh  oh, wow.
Bridget: Well, thank you. I mean, I-I think.
Jackie: Oh, yes, darling. I mean, fashion's all about projecting an image and...
Bridget: You're right. It can do that.
Jackie: This one is magnifique.
Bridget: Okay, so what do you think it, um, what does it say about me?
Jackie: That you are definitely getting out of a rut and jumping back into life with both feet.
Bridget: Exactly. I can't wait to get started.
Jackie:  Laughs 
Bridget: I am so excited.
Jackie: Okay, I've got an idea. Do you work with an easel? Of course you do. Let's move this table, move all these tea things--
Bridget: Here? You mean you're not gonna squirrel me away some--down in some office? I figured, you know, less chance I'd see Nick.
Jackie:  Sighs  Darling, Nick doesn't work here very much, and once we sort it out with the bank, believe me, he'll be doing all the finances from home.
Bridget: You don't think he's going to want to meet the new designer?
Jackie: I told him that Madame X will be working only with me.  Laughs 
Bridget: Madame X? Madame X--as in ex-wife?
Jackie: Oh, my God, I hadn't thought of that.
Bridget: Of course.
Jackie: Sort a bit of a Freudian slip, really, isn't it?
Bridget:  Laughs  I love it, actually. I-I love it. It sounds, um...  foreign accent  very mysterious, darling.
Jackie:  Laughs 
Bridget:  Laughs 
Jackie: The press are gonna love it, too. Oh, my, I've just had a great idea-- something to pump up the intrigue when Madame X is being interviewed.
Bridget:  Normal voice  Interviewed? Jackie, I couldn't do that. I don't think that's a great idea for me.
Jackie: But, darling, the press is just part of the job. Don't worry about it. You can't hide in the shadows forever.
Bridget:  Sighs 
Jackie: Bridget, you have to know that sooner or later your family are going to find out that you're working for the competition.
Bridget:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor:  Sighs   sniffles 
Stephanie: Are you hibernating?
Taylor:  Sniffles  oh, just a bad morning.
Stephanie: What happened?
Taylor:  Sniffles  I woke up at--in the morning, and I smelled coffee brewing, and I-I threw on my robe thinking that Phoebe and Steffy were downstairs making breakfast, and I almost reached my bedroom door, and I actually called out her name.  Sobs  and then I remembered, and it was...  sniffles  it was just, like, for those few precious moments, that she was here again. She was here with us, and she was downstairs cooking breakfast with her sister.
Stephanie:  Whispers  I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Taylor:  Sniffles   Sighs 
Stephanie:  Normal voice  Is Steffy here?
Taylor: No, she's at work. She always leaves me these little notes on the coffeepot. I know she's worried about me. She stands outside of my door. I know she's outside the door in the hallway listening to see if I'm crying.  Sniffles 
Stephanie: She's a good girl.
Taylor:  Sighs   sniffles  Yeah.
Stephanie: Taylor, have you noticed any change in her?
Taylor:  Laughs  I-I catch her smiling sometimes, and I know she tries to hide it, and I've told her it's okay, that I want her to be happy.
Stephanie: How do you think she's coping with this?
Taylor:  Sighs, sniffles 
Stephanie: I mean, is there anything that you're concerned about where she--
Taylor: Like what?
Stephanie: That she's lonely? I mean, that she's vulnerable because she's lost half of herself?
Taylor: Yeah, I've-- I've discussed that with her, that she lost the most important person in her life, her twin, and that would make her very vulnerable, and she just needs to be aware that she might try to fill that void with something either positive or negative.
Stephanie: Well, I think she's filling that void, but I'm afraid it's not in a positive way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: What? What happened?
Rick: Stephanie was here this morning, and she was here last night. She knows about us.
Steffy: What?
Rick: She was spying on us the last time we were together and we were talking, and she overheard everything.
Steffy: Everything that we--we were talking about? Y-you and--and me and my grandfather's designs?
Rick: Everything.
Steffy: Oh, my God. What--what are we-- what are we gonna do?  Sobs  oh, my God.
Rick: Steffy, I don't-- I don't want you to freak out about this, okay?
Steffy: Freak out? Freak out? It's my grandmother, and she knows. God, she's had a vendetta against your whole family my whole life, and the way she feels about you, I just--
Rick: Oh, I know. She made that quite clear-- that I'm a manipulative opportunist just like my mom. I know.
Steffy: She thinks you're manipulating me?
Rick: The whole situation.
Steffy:  Sobs  Oh, God, I-I have to talk to her.
Rick: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait! No, no, no, no, no.
Steffy: No, no, no, no, no. I have to!
Rick: Listen to me! Stephanie wants us to end things.
Steffy: Well, are you?
Rick: Well, I-I was thinking about it.
Steffy:  Sighs 
Rick: No, l-listen--listen to me. She was--she was just making a lot of sense with everything she was saying about what could possibly happen...
Steffy: No, no. No.
Rick: But I love you too much. I couldn't do it.
Steffy: I love you. I love you.
Rick: Listen, Stephanie was angry this morning, okay? But last night, she was worried, mostly worried about you. And I was trying to explain to her how we feel about each other and what we have is real.
Steffy:  Sighs 
Rick: But she's just not listening to me.
Steffy: She's gonna tell my dad.
Rick: No, she's not.
Steffy: No, yes, she's going to tell my--
Rick: No, no, she's not going to do that.
Steffy: You don't know my grandmother. She doesn't bluff, and she doesn't give up. She'll split us up no matter what, no matter who she hurts.
Rick:  Sighs   Seagulls calling 
Steffy:  Sniffles 
Rick: Stephanie is not gonna tell your dad, at least not yet, okay?
Steffy:  Sniffles  You convinced her not to?
Rick: She just doesn't want him to find out any more than we do.
Steffy:  Sniffles  no. No, he--he can't. He can't find out.  Sniffles  I talked to him yesterday, and he's completely paranoid about this. He just wants to keep me safe and away from you, and he just-- he thinks you're the devil. If he were to find out anything about this, I just don't--
Rick:  Sighs  Steffy...
Steffy:  Sniffles 
Rick: He's gonna find out eventually.
Steffy: No. No.
Rick: Yeah.
Steffy: No, he's not.
Rick: Well...  sighs  think about it, you know? If we want people to accept us, to get behind us, we have to prove to people, to show people that what we have is real, including your father.
Steffy: There's-- there's no way.  Sniffles  He's not ready, nowhere near ready.
Rick: Steffy, Stephanie knows about us. That means somebody else is gonna find out. That means other people are gonna find out.
Steffy: Yeah.
Rick: And do you want your father to learn about us that way, through a third party?
Steffy: No, I know.  Sniffles  I-I just-- I don't know what I can do. I just-- I don't know what I can do.
Rick: Okay. Okay. Okay. Shh.
Steffy:  Sniffles  I just don't know. I just--I, like, I need some--some advice, someone who can handle my grandmother and my dad. Somebody...  sniffles  my mom. We gotta talk to my mom.  Sniffles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bridget: I thought we agreed to keep this under wraps.
Jackie:  Sighs  I am not going to shove you into the spotlight, not yet anyway.
Bridget:  Sighs 
Jackie: But, darling, look at these designs. I mean, look at them. They're brilliant. They're going to cause a stir, and we've got to be prepared for that. And then we've got to create a backstory and--and work on a persona.
Bridget: I mean, why don't you just let the--
Nick: Mother, banker bob needs more information on our hot new designer project.
Jackie: Darling, I'm in a meeting.
Nick: Well, I just joined it. Will you introduce me, please?
Jackie: Uh, this--this-- this is my--my son.
Nick: How you doing? Dominick Marone.
Bridget:  Foreign accent  Madame... Madame X. Enchanté, Monsieur Marone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: Stephanie, what's going on? What's happened to Steffy?
Stephanie: Taylor, she's gotten herself into a situation that I think might end badly.
Taylor: You're scaring me, Stephanie. Just tell me.
Stephanie: No, no, please-- all right. You've been shielding your grief from Steffy. I think that she's been shielding her grief from us.
Taylor: No. No. We talk about everything. She--she tells me her feelings.
Stephanie: No, no. You haven't talked about this. She's involved with a man, and I think he's using her.
Taylor: What do you mean? She's only mentioned Marcus.
Stephanie: No, this man she's kept secret.
Taylor: Why would she do that?
Stephanie: Because he's used you.
Taylor: Used me? Who? Who--wh-who are you talking about?
Rick: No, I know. We're gonna be just fine. Just--
 Door closes 
Taylor: You? No! You and my daughter?!
Taylor:  Sighs, scoffs ","Jackie is secretive about her new designer when talking with Nick. She simply refers to her as Madame X. Katie is none to happy that she too took flack about the stolen designs and suspicion fell on her too. Jackie says Eric is okay with this and she is sorry that Katie got caught in the middle, but she is not going to apologize for still having a business to run. Stephanie shows back up at the beach house and wants to be sure that Rick is going to end it with Steffy. He argues then shows her the door. Steffy drops by and glumly he has to tell her they have a big problem. He tells her that Stephanie knows about them. Steffy panics. She knows Stephanie has always had a vendetta against the Logans so she will tell Ridge and they will do everything in their power to split her and Rick up. She states that Ridge is no where ready to learn about their relationship. She has to do something to make sure Stephanie does not tell him. She needs some advice, perhaps her mom.",summ_screen
"Nicole: So... what do you think?
Vivienne: Oh, Nicole, baby, you are
Maya: Zende is going to freak out when he sees you.
Nicole: That's the goal.
Vivienne: Ohh. It was so thoughtful of him to get hair and makeup for us.
Maya: Seriously. The man thought of everything.
Nicole: He's all right.
Vivienne: Such a romantic. A Valentine's Day wedding.
Maya: Ladies...
Vivienne: Oh!
Nicole: Oh!
Vivienne: Yes!
Maya: Cheers!
Zende: Mom! Dad!
Kristen: Hi, baby! Look at you! Oh, my gosh! Oh, it's so good to see you.
Zende: Dad. Hey, man. Come here.
Tony: Congratulations!
Eric: Well, well. Parents of the groom. Kristen. My beautiful Kristen. Hi.
Kristen: Hello. Good to see you.
Eric: Tony. Hey. Welcome.
Tony: Dad. Thank you, dad.
Pam: And wait till you're totally out before you come replenish. I love the sight of empty plates. It means happy guests.
Charlie: There. Perfect. It's lovely.
Pam: You think so? I baked it myself.
Charlie: Excuse me?
Pam: Okay. He helped a little.
Darlita: You're going to the Forrester wedding?! I love weddings! Can I go as your plus-one?
Sally: No, Darlita. I don't think that it would work that way.
Saul: Yeah, you don't get a plus-one when you don't get invited.
Sally: Now, Saul...
Saul: How are you even gonna get in there?
Sally: Well, if you would stop being so negatory, maybe we could figure that out.
Shirley: Yoo-hoo! Coffee break time! [Squeals] Fresh out of the oven.
Sally: Not now, grams. We're kind of in the middle of something. What are those?
Shirley: Cakes! [Giggles] What's it look like? I used to push out a dozen of these from the bakery every single day. I've tried some new recipes. I want to find out which one y'all like best.
Sally: Cake! [Gasps] Yes! That is the answer! [Gasps] Ooh, I love you, grams!
[Classical musical plays]
Eric: Lovely, isn't it?
Quinn: Remarkable.
Julius: The father of the bride has arrived!
Eric: Julius! Welcome.
Julius: Eric. Man, family is everything, isn't it?
Eric: [Laughing] Yes.
Julius: Oh. And the lovely lady of the manor.
Quinn: Aww. Charmed, I'm sure. [Giggles]
Julius: And the soon-to-be newest member of my clan. Zende, bring it in, son. [Chuckles] Wow. Eric. Thank you. This is the nicest gift you could have given my daughter for her wedding day.
Eric: Actually, Zende's responsible for that.
Julius: Ah. Wow. On your wall, the same place that my other daughter used to reside. Oh, wait a minute. Are you and the lovely wife moving out and giving Nicole and Zende the estate? Is that what's happening?
Zende: No, we just --
Quinn: No, this is just for the wedding. It's just -- just for the wedding.
Julius: Oh, okay.
Quinn: [Chuckles]
Zende: Look, I want you to meet my parents.
Julius: Oh, okay. Great.
Zende: Come on.
Julius: See you guys.
Quinn: [Sighs] Just the wedding.
Sally: There. Just like that.
Shirley: What are you doing?
Sally: What does it look like? It's a wedding cake! For the Forresters' wedding!
Shirley: Whoa. Whoa. Just hold it.
Sally: We'll just drop it off. We'll be quiet and discreet. I just want to see that house and the grounds. We have to got to stay in the headlines with Steffy like the other day. This exposure is gonna tie us to the Forresters and Steffy's followers. Just more eyeballs for our upcoming preview. I can see it now -- ""sally spectra crashes Forrester wedding.""
Vivienne: I'd like you to have this. Or at least borrow it.
Nicole: Mom...
Vivienne: Your grandmother gave it to me on my wedding day. Apparently, it's a day for tears.
Nicole: I'm gonna have to use it already.
Vivienne: [Laughing] No!
Nicole: Thank you.
Maya: All right, all right. No tears! The makeup! Come on!
Nicole: Okay, okay.
Vivienne: Okay, okay.
[Laughter]
Julius: Well, well. What do we have here?
Nicole: Dad! You made it!
Julius: [Sighs] Nothing would stop me from being here for my beautiful daughter's wedding day.
Kristen: What a shame. I'm sorry that Brooke's not feeling well.
Ridge: Oh, thank you, sis. It is a shame. But Brooke sends her love and sends the best for Nicole and Zende on their special day, right?
Tony: Well, she'll be missed.
Ridge: She'll be here in spirit.
Kristen: All right, well, can we catch up later? Because I think we should probably go check on our boy.
Ridge: Great.
Tony: See ya.
Kristen: Hey.
Ridge: She would have loved this.
R.J.: Yeah. Yeah.
Ridge: We'll call her later. Hey. You look nice. The place looks great. You are, uh, quite the hostess.
Quinn: I'm trying.
Ridge: Yes, I can see that. You gave up your place on the wall.
Eric: Just for one day.
Ridge: Right.
Eric: This is nice.
Tony: When you came home for Christmas, the way you talked about Nicole... there was no doubt in my mind that this day would come.
Zende: Thanks, pop.
Tony: She's gonna be walking down those stairs any moment.
Zende: [Sighs] Yeah. Yeah.
Kristen: You okay?
Zende: Yeah, I'm fine. Wait. Do you know something?
Kristen: No, I -- [Laughs]
Zende: Is something wrong?
Kristen: Of course not. No.
Zende: Sorry, I'm just -- I'm good. I'm good.
Kristen: Good.
Zende: I'm just a little anxious.
Kristen: Of course you are, but, honey, just relax, okay, and enjoy this moment.
Zende: I will. And every moment after that.
Kristen: You love her?
Zende: Yeah. I do.
Kristen: That's all we ever wanted for you.
Rick: Zende! Look who decided to show up.
Carter: Can't have a wedding without the officiant.
Zende: Thanks for doing this, man.
Carter: Of course.
Liam: How's the groom holding up?
Zende: Barely.
Steffy: And the bride?
Thomas: She didn't get cold feet, did she?
Zende: You're funny. Nothing's gonna ruin this day for Nicole.
Pam: Um, are you with the caterers?
Sally: Yes. Yes. Yes, we are. And you are?
Charlie: Well, I'm just the handsome all-star quarterback --
Pam: And she's the head coach. [Clears throat] Well, the food part, at least. [Chuckles nervously]
Pam: Okay. Kitchen's this way. Follow me.
[Indistinct conversation]
Shirley: Let's go, girl. Get with it.
Zende: Hey.
Sasha: Hi.
Zende: Relax. Nicole invited you. Sister of the bride. Look, we can't get closer to family than that, right?
Sasha: Yeah. Yes, you're right. Thank you. I really needed to hear that. Look, I just came today because I wanted to show my love and support for you two. Nic really is marrying... well, an incredible man.
Zende: Thank you.
Nicole: So, what do you think? Your baby girl's tying the knot.
Julius: I couldn't be prouder. And what a setup! It must have cost a fortune.
Nicole: [Laughs] Dad...
Julius: I know. I know. When did you decide to grow up? I mean, I still see you as my little baby girl. You used to fit right here. All 7 pounds of you. With your little fingers wrapped around my thumb. Then you started walking and talking and...
Nicole: And it all went downhill from there.
[Both laugh]
Julius: And you found a good man, too. But he better take good care of you.
Nicole: He will. I'm so happy, daddy.
Julius: This is your day, baby. All yours. And I want it to be the happiest day of your life. Come here.
Eric: Shouldn't be long now.
Quinn: Uh-huh.
Eric: I'm curious about your fascination with this portrait.
Quinn: It's lovely. Just like everybody says.
Eric: Mm-hmm.
Quinn: What?
Eric: You may have me wrapped around your little finger, but I'm still pretty good at reading my wife, and I think I detect just a hint of jealousy.
Quinn: What? Don't be silly. Okay, well, maybe you're not being silly. It's just, Eric, that is my spot. In this whole house, there's only one place that belongs to me and only me, and it's -- it's there. That could be a zillion- dollar Picasso, and I still wouldn't be very fond of it, and... I am being ridiculous and you need to ignore me.
Eric: You know, there is one other place in this house that's yours alone. Right here.
Quinn: [Gasps] I love you.
Thomas: Dad. Hey. How you doing? Stop staring. She's the hostess. You have to be nice.
Ridge: You're right, I'll have to try to rise above it.
Shirley: [Sighs] Well, this sort of spits all over your perfect little plan, doesn't it? [Sighs] I have seen better cakes in a cow field.
Sally: Well, life is what it throws at you, grams. Deal.
Shirley: [Sighs] Honey... I didn't have enough time to make it presentable. And we don't even know if it's edible. We never got to taste it.
Sally: To be continued! Here. Let's go mingle.
Thomas: It's a little bit better than yours...
Rick: I don't even recognize the living room.
Carter: Zende did good.
Rick: I'm good. Thank you.
Thomas: Oh, watching your girly figures? You look cute.
Carter: It's not a carb day. It's not a carb day.
Thomas: Really?
Rick: Look at all this other food we're gonna be eating.
Carter: Yeah. Save some room.
Charlie: All right, the cake is all done, and it's perfect. It's really great. The bird goes in the oven...
Pam: I still wonder about those two.
Charlie: Well, they're -- they're just backups, you know? Their coach probably called them in, in case they need more help. Pammy, you got enough to worry about.
Pam: [Sighs]
Julius: You just take care of my little girl, okay?
Zende: Always and forever. Look, you have my word.
Julius: Congratulations. Son.
Nicole: You've been through this before.
Steffy: Mm-hmm.
Nicole: Any advice?
Steffy: Just breathe.
Nicole: [Sighs]
Steffy: The bride is the star of the show.
Nicole: Not used to that.
Steffy: You're gonna look gorgeous, and so is the wedding, okay?
Nicole: Okay.
Steffy: I'm so happy for you. I really am so, so happy for you.
Nicole: Thank you.
Vivienne: All right, girlies. Come. Let's put that dress on.
Steffy: Okay, so, just remember -- everyone loves you. Everyone in that room loves you.
[Knocks on door]
Sasha: Oh, wow. Nicole, you look gorgeous. Um, do you guys mind if I have a moment alone with my sister? I just want to wish her the best.
Sasha: Nic, you look so beautiful.
Nicole: Thank you.
Sasha: I mean, no, I mean it. You look all...glowy.
[Both chuckle]
Nicole: Big moment to glow, I guess.
Sasha: And you will. Nic, I am so happy for you. And I -- I am truly, truly grateful that you let me be here.
Nicole: Sisters are forever. No matter what.
Sasha: Zende's really a lucky guy.
Carter: Why are you sweating, man? You nervous?
Zende: It's hot.
Carter: Why are you nervous?
Zende: It's hot in here.
Carter: I mean, she said yes, right?
R.J.: Looks nervous.
Ridge: A groom has a right to be.
R.J.: You won't be when you and mom tie the knot, right?
Ridge: No.
Tony: I'm actually more nervous than I thought I would be.
Vivienne: I feel like I'm about to faint.
Kristen: Well, don't do that, but I know what you mean. I am so excited, I could burst!
Vivienne: [Chuckles]
Julius: There's a lot of that going around. My baby girl...
Maya: Hello, hello. Are we all set? What are we chatting about?
Carter: Yeah, we're good to go, right?
Zende: Yeah, absolutely.
Maya: All right. Then I'll go get Nicole.
Steffy: Ooh, I just love a good wedding.
Liam: [Chuckles] Me, too.
Steffy: You better.
Liam: I do.
Steffy: How about you?
Thomas: Hmm? What?
Steffy: You're like a million miles away.
Liam: Dude.
Steffy: What's up?
Thomas: No, I'm -- I'm here. I'm here.
Liam: Okay. How was that thing?
Steffy: It was actually really good.
Liam: Yeah? Was that a cream cheese, or...?
Shirley: Stop staring!
Sally: I'm not! Stop eating those!
Shirley: Yes, you are, and at Thomas Forrester, too! What's that about?
Maya: You ready?
Nicole: Just taking a moment.
Maya: Is everything okay, honey?
Nicole: Are you kidding? I'm so grateful for everything, everyone in my life. I feel so blessed.
Maya: You are blessed. And so worthy. You deserve all of the good that life is going to give you. Now let's get that dress on so Zende can see how lucky he is! [Giggles]
Rick: This is it. You ready?
Zende: Uh... can't wait.
Rick: Really? Because I couldn't tell.
Liam: You know, it won't be long before I'm the one anxiously waiting for my bride to walk down the aisle.
Steffy: Bring it on.
Liam: Oh, yeah?
Steffy: Yeah.
Maya: Hi. She's ready.
Carter: Oh, okay.
Maya: Yeah, yeah, we're good.
[""Wedding March"" plays]
Nicole: Oh, my god!
[Laughter]
Carter: I think I can speak for everyone when I say how deeply grateful we are to share in the love between these two. And how fitting that it's Valentine's Day.
Vivienne: Mm-hmm.
[Laughter]
Carter: We are gathered here to celebrate the union of Zende and Nicole.","Nicole is surrounded by Vivienne and Maya and her own hairstylist and makeup artists. Vivienne says she is stunning. The kitchen is a buzz with Pam and Charlie decorating the cake. Kristen and Tony arrive and are greeted by Eric. He tells them nothing is going to ruin this day for Nicole. Sally hugs Shirley for bringing in some cake; just what she needs to crash the wedding. Julius arrives and thanks Eric as this is the greatest thing he could have ever done by doing this for his baby daughter. Vivienne gives Nicole a boxed antique handkerchief that her mother gave her. Julius shocks Nicole but he says nothing would have stopped him from coming for this very important day. He is so proud of her. Ridge praises Quinn for being the gracious host. Sasha comes in and Zende tells her to relax. She says she wanted to show her love and support for both of them. Sally and Shirley manage to sneak in the open door as part of the catering team, complete with cakes.",summ_screen
"Sally: When you said you wanted to stay in bed, I thought you wanted to back to sleep.
Wyatt: With you lookin' like that? Like this? I mean, come on, this is -- this is -- I've been awake. Wide awake. Mm-hmm, yeah, and you have been for a while. Uh-huh. You sigh you when you have a lot on your mind.
Wyatt: [ Sighs ] Um... well...
Sally: Yep.
Wyatt: Okay.
[ Clears throat ]
Sally: [ Sighs ]
Wyatt: I, um... I need to talk to you about something. My father asked me to come back to work at spencer publications.
Justin: So thorne gave katie annulment papers and headed back to paris.
Bill: Must have learned that move from his brother. Two loser peas in a pod.
Justin: I must say, dollar bill, I feel for her, but this may not be a bad thing. Will's the best part of your life. You have a great future with him. And no matter how you cut it, that future involves katie.
Katie: You don't have to hang out here with me if you don't want to.
Donna: I just thought while will is at a friend's house, you might want to talk. About things.
Katie: [ Sighs ] I guess I'm just trying to wrap my head around everything. I mean... thorne was supposed to bring stability to our lives, and now everything is turned upside-down.
Donna: I'm so sorry, honey.
Katie: Yeah. Me, too.
Donna: Are you okay? That's what I want to know. Tell me the truth. How are you doing?
Katie: I guess I'm just in shock. It never crossed my mind that thorne would end our marriage.
Donna: It's just so sad. You know, after all these years, he's still not over losing darla and aly.
Katie: Well, I think if that was our only issue, he would have been able to deal with it, but... that's not the only thing that drove thorne away.
Donna: No, he thinks you're still in love with bill. And if I'm being a good sister, I have to ask -- are you?
Bill: Will and katie will always be a big part of my life.
Justin: And thanks to your new attitude, you have an important place in theirs. Again. You know, but you really have changed.
Bill: And that change is finally starting to pay dividends. I am -- I am pulling my family back together. Will and katie were the first step. And now I've taken another one. I reached out to wyatt, practically begged him to come back to spencer publications.
Justin: Ooh! I would have loved to have seen that.
Bill: Okay, I don't mean that I literally begged him,. I mean -- look, you know what i mean! Why do you have to aggravate me?
Justin: All right, so what did he say?&
Bill: [ Sighs ]
Sally: So, your father wants to work with you again.
Wyatt: Yeah. Look, I -- I understand that you have your issues with him. I mean, what he did to you was despicable. Like, he literally turned spectra fashions into rubble. And I know that you're not exactly thrilled about this, but...
Sally: Is this what you want?
Wyatt: I've been -- I've been thinking about it.
Sally: Look, wyatt, I -- I don't want my issues with bill to interfere with your relationship with him.
Wyatt: Because you're amazing like that. But there is something I want to talk to you about. I have an idea, okay? Let me show you something, yeah?
Sally: Okay.
Wyatt: Yeah.
Sally: [ Sighs ]
Justin: I know how badly you want wyatt back. Have you made a formal offer?
Bill: I promised him I was gonna be a better father, somebody they could actually stand to be around. I want my boys back in this company, justin. Spencer publications is their legacy.
Justin: Well, what did he say?
Bill: [ Sighs ] He hasn't given me an answer yet.
Justin: Oh, so he's still thinking about it.
Bill: Yes!
Justin: Ooh! That must have been some hell of a pitch!
Bill: Well, wyatt and I, we, you know, speak the same language. Liam and I -- [ Groans ] It's gonna take me a little bit longer to win back his trust. But I'll get there! With wyatt's help, I am gonna reunite this family.
Justin: Well, you are off to a good start, sir.
Bill: Putting family first. In fact, I'm gonna do that right now.
Justin: All righty. So where are you going?
Bill: I'm gonna check on will, see how he's doing with forrester having left.
Justin: Well, have you heard from katie?
Bill: I'm gonna check on her, as well.
Justin: Well, she might not be in the mood for company.
Bill: We're family! Family doesn't need an invitation. Will and katie need to know they have my support.
Justin: Okay, just do me a favor. Take it easy on her. She may not be in the mood for, you know, ""I told you so.""
Bill: I'm not that guy anymore!
Justin: Oh, that's right. You're dollar bill spencer, family man.
Bill: Yes!
Justin: Yeah. That's your new focus, huh?
Bill: Nothing more important. Later.
Justin: Okay.
Sally: Wyatt, if you want to work for your dad, just tell me.
Wyatt: No, you just -- you have to see this first, and then we can talk about my dad all you want, all right?
Sally: [ Sighs ] Okay, smart guy, what is your big idea?
Wyatt: Ah! This.
Sally: I don't know why i still have that.
Wyatt: Reviving spectra fashions was your dream, sally.
Sally: [ Sighs ] Yeah, before your father blew it up.
Wyatt: Well, he wants me back at spencer. In fact, he said he would do anything to make that happen.
Sally: But you love your job at forrester.
Wyatt: I do, but I could do that at spencer. And a whole lot more. My dad says he wants to make things right. Maybe we should give him a chance.
Donna: I'm not trying to put you on the spot.
Katie: [ Sighs ] I'm not trying to avoid answering questions.
Donna: I'm sorry, I just can't stop thinking about it ever since you told us what happened.
Katie: What you're suggesting is ridiculous. After everything that bill and i have been through, this last year alone -- custody battle, arguments, threats...
Donna: Yeah, but you said that you put all that behind you.
Katie: Well, I did because of will, but not because I think there's a future for the two of us.
Donna: Tell me the truth. Do you still have feelings for him?
Katie: [ Sighs ] Donna -- [ Knocks on door ] Hi.
Bill: Hey. I was just thinking about you and will, thought I'd check it.
Katie: Oh, well, come in.
Donna: Talk about timing.
Bill: Hey, donna. Um, uh, thanks for helping will with that history project, by the way.
Donna: Yeah, it was fun.
Katie: Dioramas were always donna's thing in school.
Donna: My imagination always working overtime. Well, you know, I was actually just gonna go, so, um, I'll let you two talk. Okay, see you later.
Katie: See ya. Um, so, checking in?
Bill: Yeah, uh... wyatt told me about you and thorne, the annulment papers.
Katie: [ Sighs ] Okay, all right, well, you know, I'm really not in the mood for a diatribe about thorne and how i shouldn't have rushed into marriage.
Bill: Katie. Katie. I'm not here to go off on thorne. Actually, I don't give a damn about him. I'm just concerned about you and will. That's really the only thing i care about.
Wyatt: I would only consider going back if dad does right by you.
Sally: Me?
Wyatt: If he wants me back at spencer publications, well, then he's gonna have to resurrect spectra fashions, too. That's it.
Sally: What?
Wyatt: That's the least he could do, after everything he put you through.
Sally: I'm designing for forrester now, and I'm really happy.
Wyatt: Me, too! But I'm only happy working there because of you. And we could do that at spencer. You know? You'd be the lead designer, calling all the shots.
Wyatt: And I -- I know my father doesn't deserve your forgiveness, and, trust me, that is the last thing I'm asking you to give him. But what I'm talking about is a business arrangement, you know? A chance for him to, like, prove to me that he's really changed. But my commitment to you comes first, foremost.
Sally: Before this spectra idea?
Wyatt: Before everything.
Sally: Okay, so what exactly are you saying?
Wyatt: I'm not going back to spencer unless you're a part of it.
Donna: Justin?
Justin: Donna. Thanks for coming.
Donna: Hi!
Justin: Wow. You look great. Wow.
Donna: [ Chuckles ] Is this what you do when bill's out of the building? Arrange secret meetings in his office?
Justin: Well, I, uh, spend so much time in here, it feels like it's my office. [ Chuckles ] I just wanted to ask you something in private.
Donna: Promise it's not about marcus. I just talked to our son, and he said everything was fine.
Justin: No, yeah, it is. It is. You know, he's great. He's great.
Donna: Oh, good.
Justin: Yeah.
Donna: I am -- I am so proud of him, everything he's doing.
Justin: Yeah. Me, too. We raised a great kid, didn't we?
Donna: We sure did. But that's not the reason you want to see me.
Justin: Uh, no, donna. I wanted to ask you something. It involves bill and your sister katie.
Bill: Wyatt says that will's handling it okay. Is that true?
Katie: Yeah, I think so.
Bill: He knows that thorne's leaving had nothing to do with him...
Ktie: We made that very, very clear.
Bill: Look, I'm gonna be completely honest. I'm not gonna miss bumping into thorne when I -- when I come over. But I am sorry for you and will.
Katie: Well, he's sad and he's disappointed, but I think he knows that thorne loves us and that he wanted to be a family. His heart is just too broken.
Bill: Will understands that?
Katie: Yeah. I think so.
Bill: You know, um, you might want to go with a sports injury analogy for will.
Katie: Okay.
Bill: Just go with me on this, all right? Um, a basketball player gets injured. He's devastated, he's frustrated because he loves the game. He wants to get back on the court. So he pushes it. Maybe he comes back too soon, and the pain is still there, but he keeps grinding through. What does that do? It just prolongs the injury. Sometimes it's best to just stay away from the game for a little while.
Katie: Wow, bill, I, um... I hadn't really thought of it like that.
Bill: No, I don't imagine you did. Uh, I'm happy to kind of flesh this out for will.
Katie: Um... as long as there's no thorne-bashing...
Bill: [ Scoffs ]
Katie: Oh, come on. No ""forrester lite""...
Bill: ""Forrester lite"" was funny.
Katie: Bill...
Bill: Man, it was funny...
Katie: Bill...
Bill: Okay! Seriously, katie, I'm -- I'm just worried about you and will. And I'm here for you.
Justin: So, you said in your text that bill was at the house. Like, how did he seem?
Donna: Your bill's oldest friend, justin.
Justin: I know, I just want to see him happy. I don't think I've ever seen him happier than he was with will and katie.
Katie: I wasn't quite sure how you would take this news.
Bill: Historically, I would have -- I would have jumped all over it.
Katie: Well, I suppose you did warn me not to rush into marriage, so I wouldn't blame you if you felt vindicated.
Bill: Katie, uh, all I'm concerned about is my family. In fact, that's exactly what i expressed to wyatt. It might have been one of the most important conversations we've ever had.
Katie: I wondered how much wyatt told you. There were things that thorne and I didn't get into with will, concerns thorne had about, um... our connection. And...my feelings for you. Thorne didn't just leave because of aly and darla. He, um... he thought I was still in love with you.
[ Door opens ]
Will: Dad?
Bill: Hey, pal!
Will: What are you doing here?
Bill: Uh, well, I just, uh, came by to check on you and your mom.
Will: She told you about thorne.
Bill: Yes, yes, um, she did, and I'm sorry about that. And -- and I want to talk to you about it. But first, there's something I want you to hear from me, all right? And this goes for you and it goes for your mom, as well. I'm here for you, all right? Always. We're family. Anything you're feeling, I want you to tell me about it. Anything that you're going through, I want you to express it to me.
Will: Thanks, dad.
Sally: Wyatt... I can't ask you to give up this opportunity because clearly your father wants you back.
Wyatt: Well, he's got to understand that we're a package deal, done.
Sally: Yeah, but I don't want you to worry about my issues with your dad or feel like you need to fix them.
Wyatt: That --
Sally: No, I -- I am touched by how much you care, okay? But look at where I am now. With you and at forrester. I mean, I -- I've never been happier.
Wyatt: Sally, I feel the same way that you do, all right? I think about my life and how it's changed and all that I've accomplished, like finding my father after so many years... becoming a spencer. Building my future with my dad and my brothers has been more than I have ever imagined. And then -- and then dad went off the rails, and he went after you and he obsessed over steffy and... everything he did, he turned his back on his family, and it all just -- it fell apart. Now, if there's some way that i could just -- I could put it all back together and, like, reclaim my position at spencer, well... you asked me if I want to do this, and I do.
Sally: Of course you do. It's your birthright. And, believe me... I know how important that is.
Wyatt: Sally, I have never met anyone with more passion for this business than you. And I see that. Forrester does, too. Like, you -- you built your way up in their ranks. But I just -- I believe you can accomplish so much more by yourself. And you would have if my dad didn't sabotage you. But think about it -- everything that you went through, all those frustrations and setbacks and everything just made you stronger. And you learned a lot from forrester. Now, you take all of that, and it's your time to shine now. I truly believe that. I feel like your future can just -- it can be... it can be incredible.
Sally: Your love and support for me means more than any success.
Wyatt: [ Chuckles ]
Sally: No, I -- I was ready to walk away from all of this, but you convinced me to stay. You gave me the confidence to give it another shot. You changed my life. So I have no doubt in my mind that my future will be everything that you say that it could be. As long as you are in it with me.
Wyatt: Always.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Wyatt: Hmm?
Sally: You're a crazy, crazy man.
Wyatt: Yeah?
Sally: [ Sighs ] I love you so much.","Wyatt and Sally spend their usual in bed. He finally says that he needs to talk to her. Namely, his dad would like her to come work at Spencer Publications. What Bill did to her and Spectra was despicable but at least this is a start. She asks if this is what he wants as she does not want her situation with Bill to interfere in their personal relationship of father and son. He says his dad wants to make things right so maybe she should give Bill a chance. But the only way he would go back is if it is okay with Sally and Bill resurrect Spectra Fashions. That is the least he can do after leaving her in the rubble. He is not going back to Spencer unless she is a part of it. Donna talks to Katie and says she wants her to tell her the truth in how she is doing. And she has to ask if she is still in love with Bill. With Justin, Bill says he is pulling his family back together ..first with Katie and Will and now with Wyatt. Of course Wyatt has not given him an answer yet if he will return but he is going to try to reel him in and get this family back together. Now he is going to drop in on Katie and Will. Justin tells him he might want to call first but Bill says they are family, that won't be necessary. He wants them to know he is thinking of them. Donna is still there and still quizzing about Bill when he arrives. She makes herself scarce. Bill starts off with he knows that Thorne has left Katie. He doesn't give a damn about him but he does care about her and Will.",summ_screen
"Hope: So you're not giving up, that's what you're telling me? Six months of you pursuing Liam?
Steffy: It's called a ""waiting period."" It's the law. In order to get a div--
Hope: Yeah, I-I know the law, Steffy. It is not an opportunity for you to come on to Liam every chance you get.
Steffy: Whoa, whoa, whoa, who's coming on to Liam? I'm here with a date, all right? It's not my fault my husband's a little jealous.
Hope:  Scoffs 
Rick: Hey.  Clears throat 
 Bottles clink 
Liam: So... it's not gonna work. I mean, you--you know that, right?
Rick:  Clears throat  Am I supposed to know what you're talking about?
Liam: Don't do it, Rick. She's been though enough.
Rick: Do what? To whom?
Liam: Okay, I think it's fairly obvious that you're playing Steffy to get her to sign the annulment papers, right?
Rick: Isn't that what you want?
Liam: I don't want it from you.
Rick: So you're telling me you're willing to wait six months for a divorce.
Liam: Okay, Steffy's been burned before, and I don't want to see her go through this again.
Rick: I think you got her all wrong, partner.
Liam: I doubt it.
Rick: You see, Steffy and I, we're not-- we're not exactly strangers.
Liam: Oh, I-I know. I know that. Yeah, you used her once before, and I don't think any of us want to see a repeat.
Rick: Hey, I'd be careful if I were you. You're sounding a bit too protective for someone who's supposed to be going through a divorce.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cell phone rings 
 Ring 
Brooke: Hi.  Sighs 
Katie: Hey, you ready?
Brooke: Are you sure about this?
Katie: Yes. Brooke, come on. We're sisters. Our husbands have to learn how to get along.
Brooke: Bikini, huh?
Katie: Yeah, we'll keep it casual.
Brooke: I don't know, Katie.
Katie: Hey, no backing out!
Brooke: He's actually down for this?
Katie: He'll be there, yes.
Brooke: I guess Ridge will be there, too.
Katie: Good. I'll see you in a bit.
Brooke:  Chuckles  Okay.
Ridge: Tell me that was Katie canceling.
Brooke: No, that was Katie confirming.
Ridge: How about a night with just the two of us? Candlelight, dancing, warm massage oil-- I've got the bedroom all set up. Do you want to see it?
Brooke: Yes... after we come home from Bikini.  Chuckles  Mwah!
Ridge: Bill is not the one that's going to put me in the right mood here.
Brooke: Trust me...  Sighs  I will put you in the right mood when we come home. Let me get my coat.
Ridge:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Door opens 
Bill: Hey.
Katie: Ready for some comfort food?
Bill: Yeah, I'm gonna grill us up some burgers.
Katie: It's not the same.
Bill: True. I won't suffer the heartburn that I would sitting at table with Ridge.
Katie:  Sighs  He's your brother-in-law. Try to remember that.
Bill: I've been trying to forget that since the day we got married.
Katie: He's part of the package, and I'd say it's a small price to pay, wouldn't you? Hmm?
Bill: Maybe you have a point.
Katie: Huh?  Laughs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: Good to go?
Ridge: I better go change. Want to come up and help me?
Brooke: Oh, will you stop? This is going to be fun.
Ridge: You can't be serious. After all these years, you think you might know someone.
Brooke: I'm the same girl that you met a long time ago, the caterer's daughter. Remember her?
Ridge: Mm. Spending an evening with ""Dollar"" Bill Spencer is her idea of fun?
Brooke: Well, there's fun, and then there's...  Coyly  Fun.
Ridge: Now there's my Logan. Come on.
Brooke:  Laughs 
Ridge: Come on.
Brooke:  Normal voice  Wait a minute. Where are we going?
Ridge: Up to the bedroom to let the real fun begin.
Brooke:  Chuckles  Ridge.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Indistinct conversation 
Liam: So I-I'm not supposed to care about Steffy? Is--is that your point?
Rick: Not for whom she goes out with.
Liam: But that's the thing, Rick-- you're not going out with her. You're taking her for a ride.
Rick: See, that's not where I think you're coming from. You see, Steffy, she's-- she's a hot one, and I think that's what worries you. And to tell you the truth, it's starting to worry me. Are you sure you're ready to move on with my sister?
Liam:  Pounds table  Your sister is my future. That doesn't mean I'm not looking out for Steffy. She's my friend. She always will be.
Rick: Yeah, she's my friend, too, friends with benefits, I hope.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: Liam isn't jealous of Rick any more than I'm jealous of you.
Steffy: Oh, come on, Hope. I've been with Liam. You haven't. How could that not bother you?
Hope: Well, he's divorcing you.
Steffy: Mm-hmm, in six months. That's a long time to go without.
Hope: Liam respects my choices. He loves me for them, and that's why he's willing to wait.
Steffy: Okay, you know what? You have unrealistic ideals that you made very, very public, and now you're in a bind. No wonder you're in such a rush to make it to the altar.
Hope: A rush--excuse me?
Steffy: Hmm?
Hope: Steffy, you rushed in like a cat in heat the second you found out Liam and I had a falling-out.
Steffy: Okay, you broke off the engagement. He was free, and so was I.
Hope: Steffy! You tricked Liam into marrying you. Even you have admitted that.
Steffy: And I fought for my man, just like you are.
Hope: And you lost him. You have to accept that, Steffy. Look, Rick is a terrific guy.
Steffy:  Sighs 
Hope: He really likes you, and you have a history together. You should give him a chance.
Steffy:  Chuckles  Oh, Hope, don't go there. I am Steffy Spencer, and I will remain Steffy Spencer until the day I die.
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Brooke: Mm. Okay.
Ridge: Hmm?
Brooke:  Chuckles  Okay, you've made your point. Aah!  Laughs 
Ridge: Good. You call Katie, I'll go light the candles.
Brooke: No. No, no, no. That's not what I meant. We re meeting them at Bikini.
Ridge: Really?
Brooke: Yes. I promised them we would be there.
Ridge: Oh, Logan, no. No, no, no, not-- not the state I'm in right here. Come on.
Brooke: I am not going to cancel on Katie and Bill just because you can't control yourself.
Ridge: I'm feeling a massive amount of rejection here.
Brooke:  Laughs  The first time, no doubt.
Ridge: Do we have to? Really?
Brooke: Yes. Yes, we have to.
Ridge:  Sighs 
Brooke: But... I will make it up to you when we come home.
Ridge: Hmm.
Brooke: Mm-hmm.  Chuckles  Come on.
Ridge: Mm.
Brooke: Come on.
Ridge: Mm-hmm.
Brooke: Here we go. Here we go.
Ridge: Mm-hmm.
Brooke:  Chuckles 
Ridge: Okay.  Sighs 
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Bill: You know, baby, you really should go ahead. I have so much work to do.
Katie: Not tonight.
Bill: Really, I am swamped. Look--ay! Fingers.  Chuckles 
Katie: Please. You can come up with something better than that. Here, help me with this, please.
Bill: Uh, I'm really not feeling well.
Katie: Ohh, is there a cold coming on?
Bill:  Raspy voice  Flu. Flu.
Katie: Ohh, well, that's a little bit better. You know, illness is a lot more convincing.
Bill: What? You think I'm kidding?  Feigns coughing  Do you hear? Do you hear that?
Katie:  Laughs  Uh, yeah. My big bad husband never gets sick. Try again.
Bill:  Groans   Normal voice  I would rather have pins stuck in my eyes than break bread with Ridge Forrester.
Katie: Oh, that's the man I know and love.
Bill: Then you understand.
Katie:  Chuckles  I do.
Bill: But it's not gonna work.
Katie: Nope, I'm afraid not.
Bill: How did Dollar Bill Spencer end up with a woman who can't accept no for an answer?
Katie: You love a challenge.
Bill: I love more than that.
Katie: Mm. And you'll get more than that... tonight.
Bill: Sweetening the pot, huh? Hmm? All right, let's get this over with.
Katie: Just so long as you're on your best behavior.
Bill: Or no dessert?
Katie: I'm so glad we understand each other.
Bill:  Laughs 
Katie:  Laughs 
Bill: Mm.
Katie:  Sighs  It'll be fun.
Bill: Yeah, we'll have fun.
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Rick:  Clears throat  Steffy. You ready to get out of here?
Steffy: Um, you sure you don't want any dessert? What about you, Liam?
Liam: Um, uh, whatever. Hope?
Hope:  Sighs  Actually, I'd like to get home.
Rick: Come on, I'll take you back to the loft.
Hope: The loft?
Steffy: Yeah, where I used to live... before I got married.
Liam: Right, I thought you were staying with your mother.
Steffy: Yeah, but I like the privacy.
Hope: Privacy's a good thing.
Steffy: Yep. So when are you gonna move out?
Hope: Oh, the next time I move....
Rick:  Clears throat 
Hope: I'll be married.
Steffy: Mm. Well, the beach house is quite lovely.
Hope: Oh, I don't think we'll be staying there permanently.
Steffy: Well, you've got all the time in the world to think about that, don't you?
Hope: Yep, we sure do.
Rick: Well, this has been an interesting evening.  Clears throat 
Steffy: Yes, it has been very interesting.
Rick: Look, you guys have a nice night. Liam, I'm glad we had our little chat. You want to go to a club?
Steffy: You know, I-I'd rather just get home.
Rick: Even better you know what? Uh, get her home safely.
Hope: Rick.
Rick: What? Old habits, you--you know? Later, guys.
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Brooke: Thank you.  Chuckles  Okay.
Ridge: Suddenly, I'm hungry.
Brooke: Oh, yes.  Sighs  It's all that unrequited foreplay.
Ridge: Your humor escapes me, Logan.
Brooke: Yeah? Well, there is a little smile there.
Ridge: That's a smirk of frustration.
Brooke: Nah.
Ridge: I can't imagine Bill's looking forward to this. Maybe he canceled out.
Brooke:  Laughs  Not a chance.
Ridge: One can hope.
Brooke: Oh, there they are.
Ridge: Oh.
Katie: Hey.
Brooke: Hi!
Katie: Hi, sorry we're late
Brooke: Oh, no, no. You're not late.
Katie: Okay. Mwah!
Brooke: Good to see you.
Katie: Good to see you, too. Hi.
Brooke: Hi, Bill.
Bill: Brooke, you look beautiful, as always.
Brooke: Thank you.
Ridge: Katie, you look fantastic.
Katie: Oh, thank you, Ridge.
Bill: Ridge.
Ridge: Bill.
Katie: This is so much fun!
Ridge: Like a barrel of monkeys.
Katie:  Chuckles 
Bill: I've been looking forward to this all week.
Ridge: Yeah, me, too.
Bill: I'll bet.
Brooke: Why don't we order some drinks?
Katie: Drinks. Drinks are great.
Brooke:  Chuckles  Yeah.
Woman: Hi, what can I get for you?
Katie: I'll have a glass of cabernet.
Brooke: Make that two, please.
Bill: Scotch, double.
Ridge: Scotch, triple.
Katie: See? Look how much you two have in common.
Bill: So how are the kids doing?
Brooke: They're good.  Sighs  Rick took a new position at Forrester.
Bill: Is that so?
Brooke: Mm-hmm. He's working on the Intimates line.
Bill: Steffy's collection.
Ridge: Rick volunteered. We got kind of short-handed with Couture.
Bill: Interesting.
Brooke: And as for Hope and Thomas, they're very, very busy.
Bill: How's Steffy doing?
Ridge: She's miserable.
Katie: Well, she'll get over it. I'm sure working with Rick is, uh, a help. I mean, they used to be close once, right?
Brooke: Mm-hmm.
Ridge: Not in recent years.
Brooke: Hmm. How's Liam?
Bill: You probably see as much of him as I do.
Ridge: He's got his hands full, doesn't he?
Brooke: Well...  Chuckles 
Katie: Uh, you know, I-I saw Hope's recent press conference.
Brooke: Mm-hmm.
Katie: And she's getting a ton of buzz on the Internet.
Brooke: Yes, we are very proud of her.
Katie: You should be. I mean, she's become quite a role model for many young women, and it's pretty phenomenal.  Chuckles 
Bill:  Clears throat 
Brooke: Sometimes I wonder how she's my daughter.
Katie: Well, you must have done something right.
Brooke: I think it's the opposite. I don't think she wants to do anything like her mother.
Katie: Oh, come on.
Bill: Yeah, come on, Brooke. You mean you didn't wait until you were married?
Katie: Hmm.
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Hope: Thank you. Huh.
Liam: What?
Hope: Guess who is having dinner at Bikini right now?
Liam: Who?
Hope: Your parents and mine.
Liam: Oh.
Hope:  Chuckles 
Liam: Got out of there just in time.
Hope: Right? Yeah, that should be fun for them.
Liam: Yeah, more like awkward.
Hope:  Scoffs  Uh, yeah, kind of like our night.  Sighs 
Liam:  Sighs  Yeah. So how was your talk with Steffy?
Hope: Um, it was typical. She was being difficult. What did Rick have to say?
Liam: Oh, he's using her.
 Soda can pull tab pops 
Hope: He said that?
Liam: No, but come on. That's what he's doing.
Hope: Oh, how can you be sure?
Liam: Because he's done it before.
Hope: No, they're past all that.
Liam: Really? Are they?
Hope: Yeah. Steffy thinks you're jealous.
Liam: Protective, maybe, not jealous.
Hope: Protective? D-do you really think that Steffy needs to be protected from anyone? I mean, if someone's getting used in this situation, it's my brother.
Liam: Ha! That'd be a first.
Hope:  Gasps  S-Steffy is not going to cooperate, okay? She--she intends to make very good use of this waiting period.
Liam: Yeah, but... she knows it's over.
Hope: Okay, then why doesn't she just let you go?
Liam: Probably because this is hard on her and all she can think to do is make it hard on us.
Hope: Well, that's not right.
Liam: I know.
Hope:  Sighs  It's not. And we should be married right now, and the only reason we're not is because of her.
Liam: I just hope that you're not insecure about Steffy.
Hope:  Sighs  Look, I just-- I just want to be with you. I want to be your wife, your lover, your soul mate and we would have been married months ago, but she pulled that number on us. And now she's doing it again, and I just don't get why she won't leave us alone!
Liam: Okay, I know, I know. Okay, no more about Steffy, all right? We're alone. We're alone. Let's make the most of it.
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Katie: Thank you. Well, to the men in our lives.
Bill: And the women who shape them.
Katie: Yeah.
Ridge: Hear, hear.
Katie:  Laughs 
Brooke: Oh, and to our sons and daughters.
 Glasses clinking 
Katie: Yes.
Bill: I'll drink to that.
Katie: You know, I think what Hope is doing is...  Chuckles  kind of remarkable.
Brooke: Mm-hmm. She's taking a stand and sticking with it. I just wish she didn't go so public.
Katie: Yeah, it kind of paints her into a corner. I mean, especially since she has to wait six months to marry Liam.
Bill: I think they both need to cool off.
Ridge: Amen to that.
Katie: Hope's been in the freezer for quite a while, thanks to Steffy.
Brooke: You know, I really didn't want to talk about this tonight, but Katie's right. I don't see why Hope and Liam have to wait six months to get married.
Bill: Well, that's determined by the State of California. If Liam wants a divorce, he has to wait six months.
Brooke: You don't want your son to start his life with the woman that he loves?
Bill: I think I have made my position clear. I like Hope. I just don't think she's right for my son.
Brooke: What are you talking about? They love each other. Liam adores her. You've seen them together.
Bill: Want to help me out here?
Ridge: No, I think you're doing pretty well on your own, Bill.
Bill: Thanks for the support.
Ridge: I've always got your back.
Bill: Here's the bottom line-- hope's a nice girl, but she is wholly inexperienced when it comes to the best thing that life has to offer. Liam has a lot of experience. He's been married-- to a beautiful woman. It wouldn't hurt him to take some time to decide what he really wants.
Brooke: Oh, I think he knows exactly what he wants.
Katie: Yes, he does.
Bill: I guess we'll see, won't we?
Ridge: You know, six months is really not the end of the world.
Bill: Why don't you give it a shot, Ridge? See how that works for you?
Ridge: I think it's time to order some food.
Katie: I agree. I'm starving.
Brooke: Hmm.
Katie: Here's your menu, baby.
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Liam: This is nice, house all to ourselves.
Hope: Mm. I hope Mom and Ridge take their time.  Chuckles  I love being in your arms.
Liam: I love you.
Hope: Mm.
Hope: Mm.  Sighs  I wish we were married.  Giggles 
Liam:  Sighs 
Hope:  Sighs 
Liam: Why don't you-- why don't you come with me? Let's just go. Just let's... go to my place. Grab your stuff. We'll go to my place.
Hope:  Sighs 
Liam: We'll start our lives right now.
Hope:  Sighs ","Liam tells Rick not to go through with this. Steffy has been through enough; she doesn't need this game of his to get her to sign the papers. He knows they have a history before when he used her and she doesn't need a repeat. Steffy is his friend and always will be and he doesn't want to see her get hurt again. Likewise Hope tells Steffy that this six month's waiting game is ridiculous. Liam is not going to change his mind in that time. He respects her choices and is willing to wait. Steffy gloats that she has had Liam and Hope hasn't; that must really get to her. Steffy says she fought for her man, just as Hope is now. She did not have to seduce him; he came willingly. Ridge is not happy at all that Brooke booked them for an evening with Bill and Katie. He's in the mood for upstairs. Bill too is not a happy camper; he'd rather stay home and have pins stuck in his eye than look across the table at Ridge. Katie manages to sweet talk him into it.",summ_screen
"Nick: Storm to act as my attorney.
Brooke: Oh, good.
Nick: We've gotta be careful how we handle Taylor. She wants to be alone with her son, but I cannot allow her to be with him if there's any threat of her drinking again.
Brooke: Why didn't you tell me she was drinking again?
Nick: Because I wanted to protect her.
Brooke: Protect her? Well, thank God nothing happened to Jack.
Nick: I was with him the whole time. I wasn't gonna let anything happen.
Brooke: Yeah, well, now she's alone with him. God knows what's gonna happen now that you're not there to monitor her drinking. Nick, it scares the hell out of me to think that Jack could be in danger.
Nick: It scares the hell out of me, too.
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Taylor: Well, he seemed a little confused about his new crib and the bedroom, but you know, I sang him a couple of songs, and, uh, he went back to sleep.
Rick: Well, that's normal, yeah.
Taylor: Yeah. He's always been a really good sleeper, but, uh, I think it'll just take a little time for him to get used to the room. Are you still concerned?
Rick: Yeah, I am, a little bit.
Taylor: You know what? I find this so ironic that you of all people would be supporting me against Brooke.  Laughs 
Rick: I don't necessarily see it that way. I-I look at myself as someone who is just concerned about you and wants what's best for you and--and your son.
Taylor: Well, what's best for Jack and me is for us to be together.
Rick: And you're sure about that?
Taylor: Well, do you doubt me?
Rick: Let me ask you something. You-- you said before that when you look at Jack, you see mother, and it fills you with--with rage.
Taylor: It wasn't that. What--what I felt was rage, but it was not directed at the baby. It wasn't about that.
Rick: Okay. Well, I am also Brooke's son. Do you feel rage when you--when you see me?
Taylor: You know what? When I see you, I see a wonderful man, a man who's kind and sensitive and--and very sweet. I don't know how I would have gotten through any of this without you.
Rick:  Laughs 
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Phoebe: It's so weird the way Mom and Nick split up.
Ridge: Some things weren't meant to be.
Phoebe: Well, yeah, but it seemed like things were working out. And then out of the blue, it's over? I don't get it.
Ridge: There are things going on, kiddo.
Phoebe: Well, what about Jack? I mean, is Mom gonna raise him all alone?
Ridge: That's up to Nick and Taylor-- joint custody, probably.
Phoebe: You know, Mom didn't seem like herself after Jack was born. I mean, you must have noticed it, too. She was kind of nervous all the time, like something wasn't right.
Ridge: She's going through a lot.
Phoebe: Like depression? Being a new mom again, or something?
Ridge: Look, sweetie, that's all behind her now. She seemed much better when I saw her earlier, and I think she'll be back to her old self.
Phoebe: Yeah, I hope so.
Ridge: And the last thing she needs is for you to be worrying about her. She did tell me that.
Phoebe: Mm.
Ridge: So if you want to help your mom...
Phoebe: Quit worrying.
Ridge: Just give her some space, and she'll let you know if she needs you, okay?
Phoebe:  Sighs 
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Nick: Thanks a lot for coming over. Come in. Come in.
Storm: Well, you're welcome. I'm, uh-- I'm just sorry to hear about you and Taylor.
Nick: Thank you. Uh, I'm worried about Taylor. Like I told you on the phone, she hasn't been herself lately.
Storm: Yeah, well, she's had a tough time of it the last two years. You know, the drunk-driving accident that killed Darla, having to spend time jail. I'm surprised, though. I, uh-- I thought she'd gotten herself straightened out.
Brooke: She had, but then she started drinking again.
Storm: Is that true?
Nick: Unfortunately, it is. She's not drinking right now, but for her to fall off the wagon like that and then want to be alone with Jack, she's unstable. She's been that way for months. What I need to know is how do we protect ourselves as well as my son?
Storm: Well, I gotta tell you, Nick, it doesn't make much sense. I mean, the picture you're painting doesn't sound like the kind of woman that Taylor is at all. Why don't we just, um, back up a little bit? And you can tell me a little bit how she came to this change in behavior.
Brooke:  Sighs 
Storm: Brooke? You didn't have anything to do with this, did you?
Brooke:  Sighs  yes, I did. But, um, it's--it's not the way that you're thinking.  Sighs  I'm Jack's biological mother.
Storm:  Laughs   clears throat  So of all the eggs to be accidentally mixed up, what a shocker.
Brooke: Yep. We were all shocked when we found out what happened, but Taylor's the one that's had the most difficult time with it.
Storm: Well, understandably so. Now I can see why she's become so unglued.
Brooke: She's emotionally unstable. She's a woman with an alcoholic past that's admitted to drinking again.
Storm:  Sighs  All right, so what do you want to do about this, Nick?
Nick: I don't want to take away her parental rights completely, but I do want to be in control of my son and the situation, at least until Taylor has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that she's pulled herself back together.
Storm: Oh. Well, it is true that being in Taylor's care does put your child in a potentially risky situation.
Nick: The safety and well-being of my son is all that matters here. That's why I want to ask for an emergency custody hearing first thing tomorrow morning.
Storm:  Sighs 
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Taylor: And I am really going to be needing your support more than ever.
Rick: That's what I'm here for.
Taylor: I just-- I cannot believe that Nick was so upset that I want to be there for my child. I just can't. I--and that he's so concerned. That--it's just completely unnecessary.
Rick: Well, do you honestly think you're ready to care for this child on your own?
Taylor: Yes, or I wouldn't have brought him here. I love that baby. I want to be with him. He's everything to me.
Rick: No, I realize that, but I don't think Nick is so confident.
Taylor: Well, then I'll just have to prove myself.
Rick: Good. Good for you.
Taylor: Oh, listen, I, um-- I wanted to ask you if you could help me with something.
Rick: Yeah?
Taylor: Could you just go all through the house everywhere out on the property and--and just make sure there's no alcohol anywhere? I just--I want every bottle out of here...
Rick: Yeah. Yeah, ab--
Taylor: Because I don't want anybody coming up with an idea that I might be drinking.
Rick: No, that's fine. I think it's a great idea. Um, I'll start at the bar. I-I'll, um, go to the wine cellar, the pool house, anywhere that there might be alcohol. I'll just--I'll get rid of it.
Taylor: Thank you for everything. What? What? You keep doing that!
Rick: Noth--nothing. Now look, I just-- I'm looking at you, and I'm seeing an unbelievably beautiful woman, yet so fragile at the same time. Taylor, I don't --I don't think that anybody really knows what you've been through. I mean, years of being pitted against my mother and--and losing battle after battle...
Taylor: Well, today is a new day. I am not going to be losing this battle.
Rick: Now you do realize what you're getting yourself into?
Taylor: Maybe just a little bit of a challenge, but it isn't anything I can't handle.
Rick: You're entering into a joint custody situation. I'm talking about a future being connected to my mother. Taylor, I-I admire that you want to be a-a mother to Little Jack. But have you ever considered the fact that it just might not be your place in life?
Taylor: No. My place in life is with him. But you know what? You're making me think about this now. I'm just curious. Where do you think my place in life is?
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Felicia: Mom? Yo, Mom?
Ridge: Sis, mother's not here.
Felicia: Well, that's okay 'cause you're the one I'm looking for anyway. I'm not interrupting a father/daughter moment, am I?
Phoebe: No, I have to head back to my dorm anyway, lots of work to finish.
Felicia: Is everything okay at school? I haven't talked to you in a couple days.
Phoebe: Yeah, thanks for giving me a heads-up about grandpa's picture in the paper.
Felicia: Oh, God. Yeah, I figured you needed to be forewarned.
Phoebe: I-I hid out for a couple of days, and then I realized it's kind of funny if you think about it. Are he and Donna still together?
Felicia: That's actually why I'm here. Ridge, we have a golden opportunity.
Ridge: Do we?
Felicia: Yes. It's Mom and Dad's anniversary, and it's a biggie, and he has promised her that the family is gonna be together on this day. So we just have to figure out some way to make sure he doesn't leave after.
Ridge: I don't know, sis. He's pretty committed to Donna.
Felicia: What? I'm not gonna just hand him over to her, not without a fight. Are you with me?
Phoebe: Well, I'm sure we both are. Let me know if you need anything. I actually--I have to go. Bye, Dad.
Ridge: Bye.
Phoebe: Bye.
Felicia: Bye.
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Storm: Okay, so what you're asking for is an emergency hearing to determine custody on the basis of your opinion that Taylor is temporarily unfit to care for your child, right?
Nick: I want to go about this as careful as we can for Taylor's sake.
Storm: I understand, but if you want to remove your child from Taylor's care immediately, then we have to build a case against her. We have to prove how unstable she is.
Nick: I know that, but just do it as respectfully as possible. I don't want her dragged through the mud.
Storm:  Sighs  Well, you said that, uh, Taylor herself admitted to drinking and that she's had a hard time connecting with Jack, right?
Nick: The bottom line is I don't want her alone with my son, not until she's proven she's stable.
Storm: I understand. You don't want to take away her parental rights completely. You just want to make sure that any visitation Taylor has with Jack be supervised.
Nick: Exactly.
Storm: Okay. Well, now that I have all the facts, I can understand why you, uh-- why you'd be concerned. Why don't I just go ahead and make a few calls, see what I can do?
Nick:  Sighs 
Brooke:  Sighs  I know this is hard for you.
Nick: I just hate doing this to Taylor.
Brooke: I hate it, too, but we have to think about Jack, what's best for him. You're doing the right thing.
Nick:  Whispers  Okay. I found it!
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Ridge: Look, Felicia, about this anniversary party--
Felicia: Just hear me out, okay? I l-I really think we can convince Dad not to leave. If we get the family together, and I mean the whole family, and we make it very moving and emotional, you know what he is with his family. I mean, this family is his greatest accomplishment. Donna can't compete with that.
Ridge: Dad's in a different place now. That silly photograph that was plastered all over the style section-- he barely even batted an eye. Donna has changed him. He actually seems like a happy man now.
Felicia: What is wrong with you? Do you not care about this at all?
Ridge: Sometimes, sis, you gotta grab happiness when you can.
Felicia: Whoa. Do I smell trouble in paradise? What did Brooke do now, huh?
Ridge: She didn't do anything, except just be herself, and it's kind of making me a little nuts.
Felicia: Something to do with Nick's baby, the one that she's accidentally the mother of?
Ridge: Nick and Taylor split up.
Felicia: Surprise, surprise.
Ridge: And I put my wedding on hold until Brooke can figure all this out.
Felicia: Uh, which will be, like, forever.
Ridge: Well, now you're sounding like Taylor.
Felicia:  Laughs  I can read the tea leaves all by myself. Good luck.
Ridge: God, every time Brooke and I are so close.
Felicia: Did you ever stop to think that, um, maybe it's just not meant to be? Okay. I'm sure you two will work things out. Um, but about Mom and Dad's anniversary party--
Ridge: Look, you go ahead and plan it. I'll be there. Just don't expect any great miracles.
Felicia: That's just it, big brother. I am absolutely expecting a miracle. Maybe you should, too.
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Storm: Okay, great. Thank you. Well, we're in luck. I was able to arrange for an emergency petition to be heard first thing tomorrow morning. The process servers are on their way over to Taylor's to serve her the papers.
Nick: Thank you.
Storm: Well, I better get home, get to work so we're prepared for tomorrow morning. See ya in court.
Nick:  Scoffs  See ya in court. Oh, God, what a mess. I never thought I'd be battling for custody of my son.
Brooke: Taylor's given you no choice.
Nick: It seems like there should have been some other way.
Brooke: Well, there wasn't. And I can't help but think about Rick's involvement in all of this.
Nick: When did he become so close to Taylor?
Brooke: It seems strange.
Nick: Well, maybe it's a good thing. If Jack comes home to us, she'll need somebody there for her.
Brooke: My son, of all people?
Nick: Well, he seems committed to it. He's a good guy.
Brooke: But why? Where is this coming from?
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Rick: So where is your place? Well, right now it's here with me. Taylor, you are a-a brilliant psychiatrist. You've successfully raised three children. You're beautiful, talented, sexy, completely irresistible.
Taylor: If you don't stop being so sweet, I'm not letting you come over here anymore.
Rick:  Laughs  I can't. I can't stop. That's what I'm trying to tell you. And you have nothing to worry about with me. I'm the one man in this entire universe that is not going to fall in love with Brooke Logan.
 Doorbell rings 
Taylor: Hi.
Man: Are you Dr. Taylor Marone?
Taylor: Yes.
Rick: You okay? What is that?
Taylor: It's a summons. I have to be in court in the morning?
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Nick:  Sighs heavily  Taylor's probably gotten the papers by now.
Brooke: She must be feeling horrible.
Nick: I'd imagine so.
Brooke: I'm sorry, Nick, but I know the pain of losing custody of your children. It happened to me last year, thanks to Stephanie.
Nick: What you went through last year with your kids wasn't your fault. You weren't emotionally unstable. You weren't drinking. You were completely innocent. Stephanie used you. This is totally different.
Brooke: Yeah, well, whether it's Taylor's fault or not, it's still a terrible feeling having your child taken away.
Nick: Brooke, you gotta stay committed to this. You told me that I was doing the right thing by putting Jack first, remember? Regardless of what Taylor goes through?
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Taylor: Nick filed an emergency petition for custody for Jack. I have to be there tomorrow morning. I can't believe this. I can't believe he's trying to take the baby away from me. Oh, my God. I can't believe he thinks I'm not able to take care of the baby.
Rick: Taylor, this is exactly w-what I was afraid of. It's why I questioned if it was best for you to--
Taylor: To what? What? Walk away from my child like I had to walk away from my husband? No, no, no, no way. No, I'm not doing it. I'm talking to him.
Rick: Uh, Taylor, I-- you're a little emotional right now, and do you think that that's best for you to-- to--to be calling him?
Taylor:  Sniffles   phone rings 
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Brooke: Oh, that must be Taylor.
Nick: Hello.
Taylor: How could you do this to me? An emergency petition for custody of Jack?
Nick: You left me no choice.
Taylor: What do you mean? I left you no choice? You left me no choice but to walk away from this marriage. God, you know that it killed me. It broke my heart, but I had to do it for my own sanity. I couldn't deal with this. Why? I mean, you know I've already lost you. Why do you want to make me lose my baby?
Nick: Taylor, I believe you will pull yourself together eventually, but for right now, I think it's too soon for you to be alone with Jack.
Taylor: I can't believe I'm even hearing you say this. What do you mean it's too soon for me to be with Jack? I don't think you want me to have custody at all. I think you want to take him away from me completely.
Nick: That's not the case, I promise you.
Taylor: Well, I know exactly who's responsible for this. It's the same person who's responsible for everything I've ever lost in my life. It's Brooke. She wants my baby. I know that's what she's up to. And I promise you one thing. She has taken two of my husbands. She is not going to take my baby. I swear to God that is not going to happen. So you can just tell her to forget it. I swear you and Brooke are not taking my child!
Brooke:  Sighs 
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Taylor:  Crying  How can he do this to me? I can't understand this.
Rick: Taylor, Taylor.
Taylor: I loved him so much.
Rick: Hey, hey. Come here, come here. Listen.
Taylor: I can't believe he's being so mean.
Rick: Listen to me. Listen to me.
Taylor:  Sobbing 
Rick: I am not going to let them take your baby away from you, okay? Everything's gonna be all right. Everything's gonna be okay.
Taylor:  Sobbing 
Rick: I'm here. I'm here for you.
Taylor:  Sobbing 
Rick: It's okay.
Taylor:  Sobbing ","Nick informs Brooke that Storm has agreed to be his attorney. Brooke wonders why Nick didn't tell her that Taylor was drinking again. He just wanted to protect her. Storm comes over and Nick wants to know how they can all protect themselves? Storm is surprised to hear the shocker that Brooke is the biological mother. Nick doesn't want to take away Jack completely, but he wants control of his son, the safety of his son is the only thing that matters and he wants the temporary custody hearing tomorrow morning as soon as possible. He doesn't want Taylor dragged through the mud, but he wants her proven unfit to take care of Jack right now. Brooke knows how difficult this is, but assures him he is doing the right thing. Taylor mentions her shock that Rick is supporting her against his mother. He doesn't see it that way. He wants to know if she feels the same way when she sees him like she sees Brooke in Jack? She tells him she only sees a kind, caring young man and she doesn't know how she would have gotten through the last few days without him. They hug. He admires her and tells her what a beautiful woman she is; fragile right now but he'll be there for her. She asks him to go through the house, the pool house, all over the property and make sure there are no hidden bottles of alcohol for anyone to find.",summ_screen
"Steffy: Daddy's a little quiet today.
Liam: Oh... yeah. Sorry.
Steffy: No. It'S... it's nice. [ Kelly coos ] Not every visit has to be wild and crazy.
Liam: No, I--you know, I... it's nice to just... watch them.
Steffy: Yeah.
Liam: And these moments are really special, and I don't get enough of them, so... I'm not saying-- hope has been really generous. It's just, no matter how much she lets me see beth, it's--it'S... not the same.
Steffy: Not the same as living with them.
Liam: No. But who am I kidding? If the roles were reversed, I'd probably be complaining about not seeing kelly enough here, so, you know.
Steffy: Yeah. Yeah. I get it. It's hard being apart from hope and beth. I wanted to believe it was gonna get better, but...
Kelly: Ohh!
Steffy: It hasn'T.
Liam: Ohh. A got a toothbrush for you.
Douglas: I don't want this. I don't want it.
Thomas: Come on, douglas. You're gonna hurt zoe's feelings.
Hope: He doesn't have a problem with zoe. He just thought he'd have more time to get to know her before the wedding.
Thomas: Yeah, okay. Well, you know what? We're gonna be married in-- in a day or so, and we'll get to know each other then.
Hope: A day or so?
Thomas: Yeah. I mean, I'd do it today if I could.
Douglas: No, mommy! You can't let them!
Hope: It's okay, sweetie. It's okay.
Zoe: Thomas, if you and douglas need some time, I can--
Thomas: Uh, he's just-- he's a little surprised. Look, douglas, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have blurted it out like that. Okay? Hey, I'm just really excited to marry zoe, and once I do, we're gonna have this adventure, you know? The three of us. Now, things are gonna happen really quickly, but once they do, I promise you're gonna have a real family again.
Douglas: No!
Steffy: You don't have to hide your feelings for me. I can see what the separation is doing to you.
Liam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, but I'm not gonna complain to you about it.
Steffy: It would serve me right.
Liam: No, it wouldn'T.
Steffy: I know you don't blame me for what happened.
Liam: Yeah, obviously, but I don't want you to blame yourself, either.
Thomas: Now listen. I will call your phone when hope's watching. You know what to do, stef.
[ Clatter ]
Steffy: Ohh.
Douglas: I already have a mommy. Hope is my mommy.
Hope: Douglas, I know this is a big, sudden change, but that doesn't mean that it changes everything.
Zoe: I'm really nervous about all this, too.
Douglas: You are?
Zoe: Yeah.
Thomas: Yeah. Yeah. You know, zoe's never been anybody's mommy before.
Zoe: Yeah, but, you know, I'm really excited about it. And I think if you can help me, we can make this really fun.
Thomas: Yeah. And weddings are-- are a lot of fun. Remember? And you're kind of a pro at them. Plus, he looks pretty great in a tux. Come on, douglas. You got to give it a chance.
Hope: You're really not giving him time to do that. Sweetheart, do you want to go grab a snack? Okay. Let's go.
Thomas: Uh, I, uh, I'm telling you, it's gonna be fine. When our daughter and her kids moved in with us...
Steffy: And now we'll go over here, and we'll go over here, and then I spin you. [ Kelly fusses ] Oh, you don't want to? Okay, you want your toys.
Liam: Of course she wants the toys. She always wants the toys. We're chopped liver.
Steffy: Oh. [ Laughs ]
Liam: Oh, okay. Fine. I guess I should, um, get this one home.
Steffy: You think hope will ever let her spend the night?
Liam: You were her mom for months. You shouldn't even have to ask that question, but, because of me, I think that's, um, a little much to ask right now, given everything. [ Beth fusses ] Oh, here you go.
Steffy: Yeah. I have to think that... hope and I will work through what happened eventually. It's just, uh, you know, it's just not gonna be easy, given everything. The kiss brought up for her-- my life is broken right now.S, I will find it, and, um... and I love the girls with you.
Liam: Yeah.
Steffy: Even though it's not exactly how you want it to be, but...
Liam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Yeah, well, things haven't been exactly the way I want them to be since thomas signed those custody papers. That's another thing I keep thinking about is--is just how different things would have been for hope and me when we got beth back if-- if it weren't for your brother. Sorry.
Steffy: [ Sighs ] You aren't wrong. Thomas caused chaos in all of our lives, the way he manipulates people and undermines their behavior. But I don't want you to think that he's ruined everything. I know that you're sad and frustrated right now, but don't let those feelings overwhelm you. Don't let them take away from the good things in your life, like these precious angels, their love for you and yours for them. That can't be corrupted. Their love is pure and true. And that's something to hold on to when everything else is a mess. Promise me you won't lose sight of that. Never forget how much we love you.
[ Beth coos ]
Liam: Ohh. [ Chuckles ] Oh, thank you.
Thomas: Okay, this-- this is not gonna blow up in my face. Why would you say that?
Vinny: Proposing to zoe wasn't crazy enough. Now you're rushing ahead with the wedding? I mean, I just didn't think you'd go through with it, man.
Thomas: Okay, vin, you wouldn't be so skeptical if you saw the way that hope and douglas reacted.
Vinny: You told them?
Thomas: Yes. I told them, and they totally freaked. Well, hope held it together for zoe's sake, but douglas, he was not happy.
Vinny: Douglas is your kid.
Thomas: Yes. Douglas is my kid, and I'm trying to give him the life and the family that he wants, okay? And--and this plan's coming together perfectly, so I don't appreciate you trashing it. And if you're just calling to lecture me...
Vinny: I'm just trying to talk you off the ledge, man. It's not too late to go another way.
Zoe: Aw, thanks, charlotte.
Thomas: I got to go.
Vinny: Dude, wait. Just--
Zoe: Hey.
Thomas: Hey.
Zoe: Did, uh, douglas come back?
Thomas: Um, no. Not yet. But he's gonna be fine.
Zoe: He looked really upset, thomas.
Thomas: Yeah, but not with you.
Zoe: I mean, it kind of felt like he was.
Thomas: Look, douglas has been through a lot, okay? It makes sense that he's afraid of change, even when it's good for him.
Zoe: Yeah, but, you know, if he's not ready, then--
Thomas: No. I'm ready. Okay? And I-- I see everything I want right in front of me. And I want it now. Here. I want to show you something.
Zoe: Wow. Thomas, these are beautiful. But why are there two?
Thomas: Oh, well, one is for hope for the future. The other is for my beautiful bride.
Zoe: [ Chuckles ] Well, they're gorgeous. They actually make me want to get married twice.
Thomas: Oh.
Zoe: Thank you.
Thomas: You're welcome.
Hope: Douglas is in tears right now with donna, but please don't let that interfere with your celebration.
Thomas: I thought you were calming him down.
Hope: He wouldn't need to be calmed down, thomas, if you hadn't dropped that bomb on him like you did. I mean, what were you thinking?
Thomas: Look, we all knew douglas would be a little disappointed, and we all know why.
Hope: He's scared, thomas.
Thomas: Well, the sooner we get married, the sooner he'll realize there's nothing to be scared of.
Hope: It is the way you did it. What about that do you not understand?
Thomas: All right, look, I'm a little excited. I want to go ahead and marry this beautiful woman, okay? I want to see her coming down the aisle in this dress.
Hope: What's the other one for?
Thomas: That's for you. What do you think about making it the hope for the future showstopper?
Hope: Frankly, I don't want to talk about work right now because I am worried about your son, and I cannot believe [ Phone jangles ] That you are not worried about him.
Zoe: I'm so sorry. I want to be here to help douglas, but they do need me across the hall.
Thomas: It's--it's fine. Everything's gonna be okay. We're getting married.
Zoe: [ Chuckles ] We're getting married.
Hope: What happened to communication, establishing boundaries, making it clear to douglas that he's not going to get lost in all of this, that I'm still going to be his mother?
Thomas: Yes. But once zoe and I are married, she will be the one he spends more of his time with. We'll be his parents, hope. You do understand that, right? For most patients that have
Zoe: So doesn't your assistant usually help you with these release forms?
Carter: Uh, yeah. I, uh, I wanted to congratulate you on your engagement.
Zoe: Well, thank you, carter.
Carter: I was shocked when ridge told me how it happened. I still can't quite believe it.
Zoe: Uh, yeah. To tell you the truth, neither can I. It's still so surreal.
Carter: Mm-hmm.
Zoe: [ Chuckles ] I mean, I'm going to be a forrester.
Carter: An amazing family. You'll fit right in.
Zoe: I just wish the idea of it didn't upset douglas so much.
Carter: He just needs more time, that's all. Things will be great by the time you and thomas get married.
Zoe: Yeah, but that's actually what set douglas off. Thomas, he, uh, doesn't want to wait. He wants to get married right away.
Hope: You're asking me to take a step back? I love douglas. Douglas loves me. I'm legally his mother.
Thomas: I realize that, okay? I am not minimizing your importance in his life. But, hope, things are going to change.
Hope: What I'm not understanding is why everything is changing so quickly.
Thomas: You don't understand why I'm anxious to get on with my life?
Hope: No, I do. But, thomas, douglas needs--
Thomas: Douglas is going to be fine, okay? Like I told zoe, it's like ripping off a bandage. Okay? After it happens, douglas will forget why he was all upset in the first place. Look, I know what my son wants, and I would love to honor his wishes, but... you aren't willing to make a life with us, hope.
Steffy: What's going on?
Thomas: Douglas is having a tough time with my marriage to zoe.
Steffy: You're not married yet.
Hope: Oh, but they're going to be, and as soon as possible, in fact. Douglas was pretty upset when he found out.
Steffy: Where's douglas now?
Hope: He's with donna.
Steffy: You should probably go check on him.
Hope: Yeah, I think I should.
Steffy: Really, thomas? A quickie wedding?
Thomas: Look, stef, I have waited long enough. I need to make this happen now.
Steffy: Make what happen? A future with zoe or a future with hope? Ok everyone!
Steffy: I didn't want to believe it. I've been trying to give you the benefit of the doubt.
Thomas: You still haven't forgiven me. That-- that's what this is about.
Steffy: No. Do you know how guilty I feel? It has been killing me every day since liam and I kissed. I thought you were thinking about kelly.
Thomas: Okay, that's--
Steffy: I thought you were thinking about my family.
Thomas: That's what you need to do. You need to be thinking about kelly and what she needs.
Steffy: I was just with liam. It's killing him to be apart from hope and beth.
Thomas: 'Cause liam's an idiot. He's blind to what's right in front of him, okay? Look, if you play this right, liam and hope, they'll never be together again. Okay? You can have him.
Steffy: And you can have hope. Wow. Liam and brooke have been right all along. That's what you wanted from the very beginning. So what are you gonna do, hmm? Are you gonna push douglas until he begs hope to stop the wedding? And then what? How's she gonna do that? Is she gonna marry you instead? Is that what you're hoping for?
[ Footsteps ]
Liam: Hey. You know you can still talk to me, right? Like, I can see that you're upset about something. Douglas, too, actually.
Hope: I just-- I thought seeing beth would make him feel better. You know how much douglas likes reading to her.
Liam: Yeah, well, there's a big old stack of books in there, so he must be pretty darn upset.
Hope: Yeah, well, thomas dropped one hell of a bomb on us at the office.
Liam: About what?
Hope: His wedding to zoe and how they are now getting married right away.
Liam: By right away, you mean...
Hope: As in right away, right away. And douglas isn't at all ready for this yet. I mean, he's already traumatized, and now thomas is talking about how it's going to be what's best for everyone, it's just like ripping off a bandage, and I just am so... I just don't understand why thomas keeps doing this to his son.
Liam: Because upsetting douglas upsets you. Thomas doesn't want to marry zoe right away. He probably doesn't even want to marry her at all. What he wants is a reaction from you, and clearly it's working. He is terrorizing his son into begging you-- begging you to marry his father before zoe does.
Hope: That's crazy.
Liam: Yeah. Yeah, hope. It's crazy. It's very crazy. I just need you to recognize that.
Hope: I am not naive, liam. I am--I have been watchful of thomas and his motives, and... I do believe that he cares about zoe. I just don't understand why they have to rush into this marriage. [ Sighs ] And now he's-- he's starting to talk about how I need to take a step back so that douglas can spend time with zoe and bond with her, and it's just-- it's really just starting to feel like thomas is beginning to rip douglas away from me.
Liam: Oh, W... well, yeah, duh. That's the whole point. That's what he wants you to think. I mean, this is clearly all part of the plan. Everything thomas has done, he's done in order to get you in this exact emotional space that you're in right now-- desperate, anxious. This is-- this is how he got you to marry him the first time, and nothing has changed. He wants to make you his. He's willing to manipulate whoever it takes to make that happen. Don't let him get away with it.
Thomas: You are reading way too much into this.
Steffy: What, you think I'm seeing things that aren't there? Like, what's this? Two wedding gowns?
Thomas: That's work.
Steffy: Work?
Thomas: I mean, one is, and the other is for zoe. Look, a wedding gown showstopper, this is a forrester family tradition, and I want hope for the future to be a part of that.
Steffy: That excuse may work on dad but not on me. I wanted to believe that this marriage to zoe wasn't a trick, but after this, what I walked in on-- you taunting hope.
Thomas: I wasn't taunting hope.
Steffy: Yes, you were, just like you provoked me that day on the phone. Admit it, thomas. You're hoping the real showstopper will be hope wearing this gown to marry you.","Beth is visiting Liam, Kelly and Steffy at the beach house. Steffy notices how quiet Liam is. He's just enjoying Beth, having missed her (and Hope). Steffy admits that it's been hard on her, too, not having Beth live with her. As they play with the girls, Steffy wonders if Hope will ever let Beth spend the night. Liam says that probably will happen eventually. Steffy knows that Hope is still mad about the kiss. They talk about how Thomas is to blame for so much of their problems. At Forrester, Hope explains to Thomas in an exasperated manner why Douglas is so upset after Thomas just told them that he's going to marry Zoe right away. Douglas keeps protesting, just as Thomas wants him to. Zoe looks embarrassed. Zoe chimes in as Thomas tries to convince Douglas. Hope takes Douglas to get a snack, chiding Thomas for what he's doing to his son. Later, Thomas and Vinny chat on the phone again. Vinny points out again what Thomas his kid. Thomas doesn't appreciate his lecturing. Vinny is just trying to get him to see that maybe he's not going about this the right way. Zoe returns, so Thomas hangs up. Zoe is worried about how upset Douglas was, but Thomas waves off her worries, as usual. He shows her two beautiful dresses he made. One is for her, and one is for Hope for the Future. Hope returns and yells at Thomas for upsetting Douglas. He shows her the gowns asks if the one can be the showstopper for her line. Hope can only concentrate right now how upset Douglas is. Zoe gets called away for work. Thomas reminds Hope that he and Zoe are going to be Douglas' parents, putting more pressure on her. Hope doesn't understand why they have to move so quickly. Thomas says that Douglas will be fine and reminds her once again that she isn't willing to make a life with him.",summ_screen
"[Birds chirping]
Ridge: Tell them we're not interested.
Rick: Even though we are?
Ridge: It's business. They'll lower the price.
Rick: Those people have had that corner store for 40 years.
Ridge: They sure did. And now they're selling it.
Rick: They have to sell it. The neighborhood's changing.
Ridge: Which is why I want it.
Rick: So this is your tactic? To bluff?
Ridge: Rick, that whole area's gonna be gentrified in another five years, and that corner is gonna be perfect for a boutique. Why don't you get that?
Rick: Oh, I get it. It's exactly what you did to me.
Ridge: What?
Rick: You were disingenuous. You lied. You -- you pretended that you didn't want something that you really did want.
Ridge: Which was what?
Rick: Getting me out of that house!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caroline: [Clears throat]
[Door opens]
Thomas: Hi. You're still here. I, uh, I thought you were gonna be at work.
Caroline: No. I am not going into work today.
Thomas: Ah, sweet, sweet.
Caroline: I'm having a girl's day.
Thomas: Nice. How's, uh, how's Junior doing?
Caroline: Hmm. Making his presence known, that's for sure.
Thomas: That's good.
Caroline: Hey, um, I really liked your revisions to the swimwear.
Thomas: Thank you very much. I hope Dad likes them, though.
Caroline: Oh, yeah. Yeah. He will, 'cause you followed his notes to, like, a ""T.""
Thomas: [Chuckles] Well, sometimes he has good ideas.
Caroline: [Laughs]
Thomas: I'm just kidding. Uh, no. His -- his notes were excellent this time. He saw a lot more than I did.
Caroline: Hmm. That's quite a compliment.
Thomas: Well, I mean, I'm seeing my old man differently these days.
Caroline: You're seeing a lot of things differently these days.
Thomas: Well, I'm trying to step up in every way I can, as a designer, a son, and, of course, one day a big brother again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ridge: You left that house of your own accord.
Rick: You played me. You used that portrait of Stephanie to force my hand. You really don't care or give a damn what portrait is on the wall, do you? You provoked me to walking out, and in the same day, you moved Caroline and yourself in.
Ridge: My mother's portrait deserves a place of prominence in her home.
Rick: With all due respect to Stephanie, the baton has been passed.
Ridge: It has? To whom? You and Maya? Really?
Rick: To a Forrester. A son of Eric Forrester.
Ridge: [Chuckles]
Rick: Which, uh, that's not you.
Ridge: Uh-huh. You got to be careful playing that card, because your dad sided with me.
Rick: Well, how could he not? You just heaped on the guilt.
Ridge: What guilt is that, Rick?
Rick: Stephanie's portrait. You manipulated Dad, me, Maya. Hey, who else are you manipulating? 'Cause sometimes I have to wonder.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Thomas: I don't think you realize how important this little baby is to me.
Caroline: You have other siblings, Thomas.
Thomas: None that are babies. I mean, Steff is a little bit of a baby, but, you know, it's fine.
Caroline: I didn't realize you had such a thing for munchkins.
Thomas: Yeah, absolutely. I want to be close to my little brother, you know? And, of course, that means I have to be close with you and -- and Dad, and I just -- I don't want you guys to have a reason not to trust me.
Caroline: [Sighs] You know, you just have to be patient with your dad. He's just got -- he's got his own issues to work out still.
Thomas: I get it, you know? And I-I really wanted his forgiveness on all this stuff, all the mistakes that I've made over the past year. I was stupid, but I just don't want him to have a reason to refuse me time with my little brother. I want to be a role model for him in some way or another and teach him a curve ball. I think that's a smart move. A soccer coach. All of that, some more. Anyways, uh, I got to get back to work. Do you mind if I grab some food out of the kitchen?
Caroline: Listen, you may not be in this house, maybe in the guest house, but you can always come and raid that refrigerator any time you -- [Exhales sharply]
Thomas: Hey, uh...you okay?
Caroline: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. [Exhales sharply] Thomas, I think I'm having a contraction.
Thomas: Uh...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ridge: Good. This is good. It's good to get things off your chest. So, now you've done that. Let's get back to work. We got stuff to do.
Rick: You're dismissing me?
Ridge: I'm not -- [Sighs] Okay, if you want to call it that, yes. I'm dismissing you.
Rick: I'm not your employee, Ridge.
Ridge: Then what are you, Rick? What are you? You're just a sad boy who doesn't want to be stepped on?
Rick: You know it's coming to haunt you, right?
Ridge: It is haunting me! You're in my office all the time!
Rick: I'm not talking about me. I'm talking about someone else that you've taken advantage of, something you've done. It's out there. I'm also gonna tell you something else, Ridge. You keep on pushing people, the day will come someone will push back.
Ridge: All right. Thank you. I will take that advice and I will file it with all the other...great pieces of wisdom you've given me over the years. But right now, I got to focus on leading this company and this family forward.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Birds chirping]
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Thomas: Okay, okay. Are you sure it's contractions?
Caroline: Yes. It's not like the Braxton Hicks ones. It's -- [Exhales deeply] This is way more intense.
Thomas: Okay, okay. You're in labor. All right. Come over here. You're gonna take a seat.
Caroline: Hand me my phone. I have to call Ridge.
Thomas: All right.
Caroline: And the midwife.
Thomas: There you go. There you go.
Caroline: [Breathing deeply]
Thomas: Okay. Here you go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ridge: You probably don't believe it, that I-I wish things weren't like this between us.
Rick: I'd like to believe that. But you're right. I don't.
[Cell phone rings]
Ridge: Hey, hon.
Caroline: Babe, it's time. [Exhales deeply]
Ridge: Time?
Caroline: The baby -- it's -- I'm in labor.
Ridge: I'm on my way. Caroline is in labor, so I... I got to go. I-I got a phone call coming.
Rick: I'll take care of it. You go. Oh, and, Ridge? Good luck.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caroline: Mm-hmm. Yeah, they just started. Okay, yeah, I'll start timing them. Yeah, Ridge is on his way. Okay, thank you. Okay. Uh... the midwife is calling the doula.
Thomas: Okay.
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Thomas: Uh, how you doing? You good?
Caroline: I'm excited. [Chuckles]
Thomas: [Chuckles] That's awesome. I'm sure Dad's on his way just destroying every red light he can all the way through Sunset.
Caroline: [Chuckles]
Thomas: I-I would be. Absolutely.
Caroline: [Groans] Okay, yeah, there's another one.
Thomas: Okay. Okay.
Caroline: Time it. [Exhales deeply] [Exhales sharply] [Exhales sharply]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: Where's Ridge? We had a meeting.
Rick: Uh, he had to step out.
Eric: Well, I'm sure he had a good reason.
Rick: He always does, doesn't he?
Eric: Rick, look.
Rick: Caroline is in labor. He had to go home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Thomas: Uh... okay, okay, there it is. Um, is there anything else I can get for you? Do you need anything?
Caroline: Just help me keep it together until Ridge gets here.
Thomas: Well, he better get here soon, because I think this kid's gonna be seeing his brother before he sees his dad. Uh... you okay? You scared?
Caroline: A little. [Chuckles] It does help that you're here, though.
[Door opens]
Ridge: Hey.
Caroline: Hey. [Chuckles]
Ridge: Everything okay? Are you all right?
Caroline: Uh-huh. It's time. It's time. Joanne is on her way with Lori.
Ridge: I know, I know. I talked to her in the car.
Caroline: [Chuckles]
Ridge: And what are you -- are you timing the --
Thomas: Yeah, the contractions. The -- the first two were four minutes apart.
Ridge: Okay.
Caroline: [Chuckles]
Thomas: It -- it's an honor to be here for the birth of your child, Dad. This is amazing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Seagulls calling]
Eric: A new Forrester. That's wonderful.
Rick: Yep.
Eric: When did she go into labor?
Rick: Not long ago. I was here when Ridge received the phone call. He took off right away.
Eric: It's a great day for our family.
Rick: Yeah, I suppose so.
Eric: What? Were you and Ridge in here arguing? What's the matter?
Rick: We were... clearing the air. But don't worry, Dad. I stepped up, wished him good luck. I have a feeling he's going to need it.
Eric: Not very nice.
Rick: I'm not talking about the birth. I'm talking about after. He's controlling. He's always trying to control everyone. And now he's got this kid, which I don't envy.
Eric: Well, fortunately, this baby is gonna have an uncle and a big brother standing by.
Rick: Thomas is all about it. You'd think that -- that he was having the baby. But me -- you know, Ridge is never gonna let me around that child.
Eric: That's not true. Ridge knows the importance of family.
Rick: It's amazing, you know that?
Eric: What?
Rick: How you side with him every time. You know he's not the upstanding person you make him out to be.
Eric: Because he moved into the house when you moved out?
Rick: I didn't move out. I left because he disrespected my wife. Did he give me a week, a day to work through this? No. It's because he planned it. He wanted to have the house to himself, Dad.
Eric: All right, can we get past this? He and Caroline are about to give birth to a new baby.
Rick: I'm about to have a family, too, or doesn't that matter? Or is it because Maya's transgender, and she doesn't fit into the Forrester mold?!
Eric: No, no, no, no, no! You don't get to do that! And you can be angry with me. You can be angry with Ridge about the house thing. But you don't put words in my mouth about Maya.
Rick: You're right. I'm sorry. I'm just so upset that I didn't see this coming! It was so obvious! I should have known it from the moment he took Maya's portrait off the wall. He is a master manipulator. He's manipulated you and Mom, me. Who's gonna be next? [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Ridge: Okay, just keep breathing.
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Ridge: Okay.
Caroline: [Groans]
Ridge: You all right?
[Door opens]
Lori: Caroline? How we doing?
Caroline: I think it's showtime.
Lori: And you, Ridge?
Ridge: I'm okay. You know, it's, uh, better that you guys are here. [Chuckles]
Caroline: Thomas, this is our -- our doula and our midwife.
Lori: Hi. I'm Lori.
Thomas: Thomas.
Joanne: Hello. Joanne. So, you've been timing the contractions?
Ridge: Yeah, uh, 45 to 60 seconds every three and a half to four minutes.
Joanne: All right. Sounds like we're in active labor.
Lori: Sounds like we are.
Joanne: Yeah, so you've prepared the room?
Caroline: Mm-hmm. Just like we talked about.
Ridge: It's upstairs. Should we go there now?
Lori: Yes.
Ridge: Okay, come on.
Caroline: Okay. [Sighs]
Ridge: You all right to walk?
Caroline: Mm-hmm. I think so.
Ridge: I'll carry you.
Joanne: No, let her walk.
Ridge: Sure. Okay.
Caroline: [Chuckles]
Ridge: You all right?
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Ridge: Okay. No. Not you. It's a private moment.
Thomas: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, right. What am I thinking? Uh, just -- just the mom, baby, and...the father.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: Could we try to look at this in a more positive way?
Rick: Me being ousted? First my job, now my home? [Scoffs] Where's the positive spin on it, Dad?
Eric: I'm sure your mother's very happy to have you and Maya in her home.
Rick: Back to where I started.
Eric: The same with Ridge -- back where he started, too.
Rick: Ridge has that beach house. I bet you he never even gave one thought to moving back until he hatched that scheme. Let him go find his own house. Hey, Dad, you were there when he made the announcement to Caroline. How did she take it?
Eric: She was surprised.
Rick: You see? I guarantee they never even spoke about this. God, he is so fast, especially when it comes to screwing me over. No rules, no standards. Not like the rest of us, right, Dad? 'Cause he's not a Forrester.
Eric: He is a Forrester. I raised him. He's my son.
Rick: He's a Marone. He acts like a Marone. The guilt trips, the intimidation, just like Massimo. You know, let me tell you, the old apple doesn't fall far from the tree!
Eric: All right, all right, all right. You're angry. I get that.
Rick: I feel sorry for you, Dad. You may not see it now, but one day you're gonna be in for a very rude awakening.
Eric: Oh, I doubt that.
Rick: Oh, trust me. I'm sure Ridge has at least one skeleton in his closet. Hell, if not a dozen.
Eric: [Chuckles] All right, come on. Look, can we change the subject here, all right? Ridge and Caroline are about to have their firstborn baby in our house. You're about to become an uncle. Thomas is about to become a big brother. And I'm gonna be a grandfather again. To Ridge's child... born in the Forrester home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ridge: [Chuckles]
[Heart beating]
Lori: Good. Good, strong heartbeat. And you're dilated six centimeters, Caroline.
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Lori: Here.
Caroline: Thank you.
Lori: Plenty of fluids.
Joanne: And change positions as much as you can.
Caroline: Hmm.
Joanne: Good.
Caroline: There's another one.
Ridge: Uh-oh.
Joanne: Yep, they're coming more frequently.
Lori: Ridge.
Ridge: Yeah, oh.
Caroline: Oh, God. Babe.
Joanne: Just breathe. In and out.
Caroline: [Inhales deeply]
Joanne: Follow your breath.
Caroline: [Breathing heavily] Mm-hmm.
Ridge: Good job, good job.
Lori: You're doing great, Caroline.
Joanne: You certainly are. Okay, rest, but keep breathing deeply.
Caroline: [Exhales deeply]
Ridge: Hey.
Caroline: [Chuckles]
Ridge: Remember. Everything I am, everything I embody, from this day forward...
Caroline: ...Is yours. [Sighs] It's our vows. It's the truest words I've ever spoken.
Ridge: And now you're giving me a baby, doing all this for us. I love you so much.
Caroline: [Sighs] [Sighs] Our baby.","Rick accuses Ridge of not really caring whose portrait is on the wall. He just used that as an excuse to get Rick forced out of the house. Ridge says fine, it is good to get things off his chest so now they can get back to work. Rick tells him there are things out there about Ridge. And some day he is going to push someone and they will push back. Caroline stays at home to work rather than go into the office today. Thomas finds her alone and says he wants to be close to this little boy she is having so that means he would like to be forgiven for all his past mistakes and be on Ridge's good side too. Caroline suddenly thinks she is going into contractions. She calls Ridge and says it is time; the baby is coming. Thomas stays close by and helps her time the contractions. Ridge rushes in and Thomas says it is amazing that Ridge is going to be here for the birth of his child.",summ_screen
"Steffy: Mmm. No more. We're not done packing, and the car is coming.
Liam: ""The car?""
Steffy: Yes.
Liam: [Laughing] Oh! The car can wait.
Steffy: Baby...
Liam: Huh?
Steffy: The flight won't. Now, we don't want the bride and groom missing the plane to our own wedding, right?
Quinn: Okay. Tickets?
Eric: On the phone.
Quinn: Yeah, uh, and passports?
Eric: Yep. Got 'em right here.
Quinn: Okay. I need a pillow. I can't sleep without a pillow on a red-eye.
Eric: They'll have pillows on the plane. Everything's been taken care of, all right?
Quinn: Uh-huh.
Eric: All we have to do is relax and enjoy the trip. There's absolutely nothing to worry about.
Quinn: [Sighs]
Brooke: You really don't mind us going to Australia without you?
R.J.: No, it's just --
Ridge: We know what this means to you.
R.J.: As long as you guys come home Mr. and Mrs., I don't need to see it. I'll stay here. Hold down the fort.
Brooke: And you'll get to spend some time with your new friend, coco spectra.
Sally: What are those?
Darlita: Well, you said to bring you four bolts from the table in the hall.
Sally: Bolts of fabric! Put those back!
[Knocks on door]
Thomas: Knock, knock.
Darlita: Uh, sally... Thomas Forrester is here.
Sally: Yeah. Yeah, I see him. Thank you.
Thomas: Hope this isn't a bad time. I'm on my way to the airport.
Sally: Business trip?
Thomas: Sister's wedding. It's a pity you're not gonna be in Sydney. I would take you as my date.
Sally: So you would take me to your sister's glamorous destination wedding...
Thomas: I would if I could.
Sally: Why? To stick it to Steffy?
Thomas: No. Because I actually think we'd have a lot of fun together. Besides, you are gorgeous.
Sally: Well, can't argue with that. We would definitely set the bar beyond fire.
[Sizzles]
Thomas: It's not gonna be the same without you. Ugh, car's waiting. I better go.
Sally: What if I showed up?
Thomas: I hope you do.
Liam: 1, 2, 3, 4. I got the bags.
Steffy: Okay, I'm almost ready, I'm almost ready. Don't rush the bride.
Liam: Pfft, if that were possible, we'd be married already.
Bill: Let's go! Chop, chop! Car's waiting!
Liam: Hey, dad.
Bill: Hey. Need a hand?
Liam: Uh, no, actually, but I'm so glad you're here because I want to thank you for coming.
Bill: Aww.
Liam: Yeah.
Bill: [Grunts]
Liam: Okay! Whoa! Hold on a second.
Bill: What?
Liam: My Spencer senses are tingling. Yeah! Where's your, uh... where's your necklace?
Bill: Oh, I'm just, uh... taking a break from it.
Brooke: Oh! Be good.
R.J.: Will do.
Ridge: Yeah, be good. No party at the house and no fooling around at the office.
R.J.: No fun while you're gone. Got it.
Brooke: [Laughs] That's right.
Katie: Hi!
Ridge: Hey.
Katie: All ready to go?
R.J.: Hey, aunt Katie, can you do me a favor?
Katie: Of course. How can I refuse? You're gonna help aunt donna with will, so... what do you want?
R.J.: Make sure these two get married, okay?
Katie: Yeah.
Brooke: Nothing's gonna stand in our way this time.
R.J.: Oh, did you hear that? My parents are all grown up and ready to settle down. I'm proud of you. Especially you, dad. You finally came to your senses and realized mom's the only woman for you.
Brooke: [Laughs]
Eric: You okay?
Quinn: I'm just marveling at my life. I'm about to attend Steffy's wedding as your wife, an accepted member of this family.
Eric: Pretty amazing.
Quinn: Mm.
Eric: Not really surprising, though, the way things have been going.
Quinn: Well, the -- the way things have been going, nothing should surprise me anymore.
Shirley: We can't use high-end fabric like this on knock-offs, Saul! You're gonna have to sell it!
Saul: We won't get what we paid for it.
Shirley: Darlita, where's the invoice? Darlita!
Saul: Hey. What's with you?
Darlita: [Sighs] That dreamy Thomas Forrester was here again.
Saul: Is he in there now?
[Door opens]
Shirley: Why was Thomas Forrester here?
Saul: Are they onto us? Did they fire coco again?
Sally: Thomas is going on a trip. And he wanted to say goodbye.
Saul: Oh, for good, I hope.
Sally: He's going to his sister's wedding in Australia, and if I were in Sydney, I would be going, too.
Saul: Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Crashing one Forrester wedding, that's enough.
Sally: For your information, I was invited as Thomas' date. I'm not going, of course, but it would be something. Could you imagine the look on Steffy's face whenever she saw me?
Saul: If Thomas wants to ruin his sister's wedding, let him do it himself.
Sally: Gee. Thank you.
Shirley: Obviously it wasn't a serious invitation.
Sally: Heck yeah, it was!
Shirley: [Gasps] So Thomas would really take you to the ceremony.
Sally: If I was in Sydney, yeah. He said we would have a really good time. I think he actually likes me.
Shirley: Then you have to do it. You have to go!
Eric: Okay.
Ridge: Do you want me to help you with your bag?
Brooke: Thank you.
Eric: Here, I got it.
Thomas: Here, here, here. Let me help you with that.
Ivy: Ahh, thank you!
Thomas: Mm-hmm.
Ivy: This is so exciting!
Thomas: Yeah, I know, right? I can't wait to see what Steffy has in store for us.
Ivy: Mm...
Thomas: Hmm...
Bill: How fast can somebody get me a scotch around here, huh?
Katie: Uh-oh. Am I gonna regret sitting next to you?
Bill: Well, you could have gotten a seat up front. Next to your sister.
Katie: No, that's okay. This seat is just fine.
Bill: [Chuckles] Welcome aboard. As soon as you're all settled in, I'll come through and serve some champagne.
Steffy: Oh, wonderful. Thank you so much!
Liam: Cool! Thank you.
Steffy: This is so exciting!
Liam: I know, and with everybody traveling together, it's like a giant party.
Steffy: Yeah! Everyone, I just want to thank you all for making the trip with us. Sydney, here we come, all right?
[Cheering]
Steffy: [Laughs]
Quinn: [Laughs] Ohh. Well, this is a little different than the last time I flew overseas, that's for sure.
Eric: Well, you never have to worry about that again.
Quinn: With you, I don't think I ever have to worry about anything, ever again. [Chuckles]
Ridge: Mmm. Just a short little trip, and we'll be married.
Brooke: Yes. I can't wait.
Ridge: Are you good? Do you need anything?
Brooke: Uh, I could use another pillow. Could you get one from the attendant? I am gonna text R.J. and tell him we're already aboard the plane.
Ridge: Good. I'll go get your pillow.
Brooke: [Giggles]
Ridge: Hey. Excuse me, could I get another pillow, please? Yes, sir.
Ridge: Thank you. Hey.
Quinn: Hey.
Ridge: Everything okay?
Quinn: Yeah. Yeah. I'm excited for this trip. It's gonna be great.
Ridge: I've, um...
Quinn: Yeah.
Ridge: Okay.
[Bell dings]
Bill: Hey. All buckled in and ready to go?
Brooke: I am. If you'd please take your seats, we'll be pushing back shortly.
Bill: Thank you. Well, have a good flight.
Brooke: You, too.
Sally: If you want an update, shifty, you can read the trade papers just like everybody else. [Scoffs] [Whispering] Okay, could you guys stop whispering over there? I know you're talking about me.
Saul: You can't go to this wedding.
Shirley: Oh! I will row you across the pacific in a dinghy if I have to.
Saul: If Thomas really wanted you to be his date, he would have bought you a ticket, right?
Shirley: That is a big step for a first date, even for a Forrester! But if sally just happened to be there...
Saul: Nope. She won't. Nope, she'll be right here, working on the plan that you thought of, Shirley.
Sally: Okay, in case you two forgot, I can't even afford a bus pass right now.
Shirley: Honey, we'll find a way to swing it because you have to go! Just think of the publicity. The pictures, the videos...
Sally: Grams, I might actually like this guy.
Shirley: So?
Sally: So... we're already using coco to poach their designs, which I'm still not a fan of.
Shirley: [Laughs] Just think of it, though. Private pictures of this Forrester wedding. [Gasps] If we put that out there and posted it on our website, we'd get a million hits. Millions of hits! Oh! Darlita! Darlita, get in here.
Saul: She doesn't want to go, Shirley.
Sally: Yeah! Of course, I do.
Shirley: You have to book sally a ticket.
Saul: No! No, she doesn't. Chasing Thomas Forrester, that is a terrible idea. He's a playboy, sally. You know that. He's gonna love you and leave you. I mean, come on! You can't keep up with a guy like that!
Sally: That's a real vote of confidence, Saul.
Shirley: Thomas Forrester invited you to Steffy Forrester's wedding. That does not happen to everybody. Oh, you have to have advantage of this. This opportunity may never come again.
Sally: Darlita, book me a flight.
Darlita: For when?
Sally: Tonight. But please make sure it's cheap. The cheapest and the fastest plane that you can find.
Darlita: Okay.
Steffy: Oh! Thank you.
Ridge: Thank you.
Thomas: So, are you excited to be going home?
Ivy: Yeah! I mean, L.A. is home, too, but I'm excited to show everyone Australia. Hey, I've organized a whole bunch of sight-seeing trips for everyone, but if you want to get out there and surf, I can organize a board, too.
Thomas: That'd be great.
Ivy: Mm.
Thomas: Yeah.
Ivy: You know, I'm surprised you didn't bring a date along.
Thomas: I thought about it.
Steffy: It's pretty amazing, everyone here to celebrate our relationship.
Liam: I'm really impressed my dad decided to be here.
Steffy: We'll make sure your father has a good time.
Liam: I don't know, he seems to be doing okay so far.
Bill: Hey.
Katie: Hey.
Bill: How's will?
Katie: He is happy as a clam. He's being spoiled by his aunt donna.
Bill: As he should be. Good.
Katie: I bet a part of you, like me, wishes that you were back there with him.
Bill: Yeah. But I'm glad to be here for Liam and Steffy.
Katie: Well, I know they appreciate it. Where's your necklace? Did you leave it at security?
Bill: Wasn't wearing it.
Eric: Uh, we're headed to the lounge. You want to join us?
Ridge: No, thank you.
Brooke: I'm gonna put on my pajamas and try to get some sleep.
Eric: Have you and ridge decided what you're gonna say to each other? Your vows? Have you worked on that yet?
Ridge: Um...
Brooke: I don't think it's gonna be difficult putting our feelings into words.
Eric: We'll catch up with you later.
Quinn: Good night.
Ridge: Good night.
Quinn: Good night. [Laughs]
Sally: I won't let you come in here and tell me that I don't get to have my moment.
Thomas: That's not what I'm saying.
Sally: Thomas, then why are you here? If not to undermine me, why are you here?
Saul: This is a mistake.
Shirley: Don't be such a party pooper! Sally is finally showing some gumption.
Saul: Are you really gonna do this? You're gonna go to Australia?
Sally: Well, if Darlita can book me a flight... hey, d, how's the search coming?
Shirley: You found something?
Darlita: I couldn't get on you the Forrester flight. That already left.
Sally: That's okay. Gives me a little element of surprise.
Saul: I need you to stop and think about this. I know things aren't going the way we planned, but you cannot give up.
Shirley: Who said anything about giving up?
Saul: You're not gonna win the respect of the fashion world by marrying rich!
Darlita: And handsome. And talented. Oh, I found something! And it leaves tonight!
Sally: How much?
Shirley: Oh! Not bad.
Saul: I've never heard of that airline.
Shirley: Discount airways. It looks fine to me. It's got a logo and everything.
Saul: Uh, we need to be focused on the company.
Shirley: This could help the company! It's the perfect smoke screen. No one would ever accuse Thomas Forrester's girlfriend of stealing from him.
Sally: Okay, one, not his girlfriend.
Saul: See?
Sally: And, two, I am not going down there to scoop on Steffy's big day or generate publicity or get my face shoved in another wedding cake. Thomas invited me to a Forrester wedding, so I'm going to go behave like a lady and be honored to be a part of it. Darlita, book me that flight. Ma'am, we're just about to dim the cabin lights.
Steffy: All right. Thank you. Thank you. I guess it's time for us to say goodnight.
Liam: I don't know, I bet we could both find a way to cuddle up right here.
Steffy: I don't think we'd get much sleep in this.
Liam: It's kind of the point.
Steffy: You're bad.
Liam: Am I bad? I'm so bad. I'm so bad.
Steffy: See you in the morning.
Liam: All right. You, too.
Brooke: Did you get R.J.'s text?
Ridge: I did. He's very excited for us.
Brooke: Me, too. We've been headed in that direction for a very long time.
Ridge: Only a few more thousand miles to go.
Brooke: Mm-hmm.
Bill: You were saying something about will?
Katie: Hmm?
Bill: You keep doing that.
Katie: What?
Bill: Looking over at Quinn.
Katie: [Sighs] You know what, I think I am gonna get some sleep.
Bill: You're still so certain that ridge and Brooke are going to tie the knot?
Katie: Yeah, of course. I mean... Brooke's always said that they were meant to be.
Bill: Well, history says otherwise.
Katie: Mm.
Bill: I was so sure that Forrester would do something, pull one of his stunts, screw Brooke over yet again.
Katie: Well, I hope he doesn't.
Bill: You have doubts.
Katie: No.
Eric: This is a good look for you.
Quinn: [Laughs] Thank you.
Eric: Back at the house, you were marveling at your life. I feel the same way about mine. Quinn I'm glad.
Eric: I'm so blessed right now. I have you. I have this wonderful family. All of us together. Steffy's so happy. And ridge and Brooke finally getting married. It's a great feeling. [Chuckles]
Quinn: Ridge.
Eric: I love you so much.
Quinn: I love you, too.
Brooke: Riiiiiiiidge! [Gasps]
Nicole: You're not my sister, Maya. You're not Maya at all. You're Myron. You're my brother.
Steffy: You targeted Liam! You have messed with my family, and now you are targeting my grandfather! Never again!
Quinn: I love him! [Screams]
Steffy: Never.","Steffy tells Liam she still needs to finish packing. They cannot be late for the flight to their own wedding. Bill comes by and immediately Liam notices that he is not wearing his necklace. Bill says he is just taking a break from it. RJ laments to Brooke and Ridge that he does not mind staying behind. Brooke kids him that will give him time to spend with new friend Coco. Katie stops by to see if they are ready to leave. RJ tells her to be sure these two get married this time. Thomas stops by Spectra and tells Sally that he is on the way to the airport and he wishes he could take her with him. Darlita is in a fog, dreaming about that dreamy Thomas. Saul is disturbed when he finds out Thomas was there. He rushes in to see if he can find him but Sally says she turned Thomas down. She will not be going to Sydney. Shirley tells her she must. She will run her across the ocean in a dingy if she has to. She can just see the pictures and the videos. They will get millions of hits; she must go. Saul says no, Thomas is a playboy, bad idea. Shirley says this opportunity may never come again. Sally finally says yes, tells Darlita to find the cheapest plane she can find.",summ_screen
"[Monitor beeping]
Brooke: Test results?
Dr. Meade: No change. Her white count's still very high.
Bill: But she's hanging in there.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liam: [Sighs]
Taylor: I'm surprised to find the two of you here together.
Hope: Well, I came to see my aunt Katie and my cousin Will. I spend mornings with him every week. And Liam came to see Bill.
Liam: Which, by the way, he never showed up for our meeting.
Taylor: Where's Steffy?
Liam: At home, resting.
Taylor: How was her doctor appointment yesterday?
Liam: Good. Good. Yeah, the baby's looking really good.
Taylor: Good.
Hope: Why are you here, Taylor?
Taylor: I have a follow-up session with Katie scheduled today. Where is she?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeping]
Donna: Can we talk? Outside? You too, Bill. We were interrupted before when I asked you about what happened.
Brooke: Katie had an episode in the car.
Bill: On her way home from Brooke's place.
Donna: When she went over there to confront you two.
Brooke: You knew about that?
Donna: I was with Katie when you called saying that Bill would spend the night. You never said why. You never said what happened. Just that Bill was not gonna come home. And Katie couldn't actually believe that her husband would spend the whole night out, but he did. So, in the morning, she came over to your house. And now she's in there...with heart failure. Are you two responsible for this?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: Is Katie upstairs with the baby?
Hope: Donna left us with Will.
Taylor: Donna?
Liam: Yeah, she was here earlier, but then she had to go.
Taylor: So you two are here babysitting?
Liam: Um...yeah. I guess you could call it that.
Taylor: Where is Katie?
Liam: We don't know.
Hope: I called her cell, but she's not answering. I'm sorry. Why -- why do you have a follow-up appointment with her? She's fine, right?
Taylor: I'm sorry. I can't discuss that with you, Hope.
Liam: She seems fine. Seems fine to me.
Taylor: Let's just say, um... Katie's come a long way. She's had a lot to deal with.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Donna: You said that things blew up between you and Katie.
Brooke: That's when she took off her wedding ring.
Donna: Why would she do that?
Brooke: She was upset, Donna.
Donna: But to end her marriage?
Bill: Katie made it very clear that the marriage was over.
Donna: She loves you and Will. Her family means everything to her.
Brooke: And we tried to convince her of that.
Bill: She wouldn't hear it. She insisted that...
Donna: Insisted what?
Bill: That Brooke and I belong together.
Donna: Just like before, when she had postpartum depression? I know about the two of you in Aspen, the kiss...
Bill: This had nothing to do with depression. Katie meant it.
Donna: She's been worried, Bill, about you and Brooke.
Brooke: We tried to tell her over and over again --
Donna: Right, right, that there was nothing to worry about. But then suddenly, sh-- she gets a call from you saying that Bill was spending the night at your place.
Brooke: That was unavoidable.
Donna: So she goes over in the morning, sees the two of you there together, and suddenly, the marriage is over. She must have walked in on something. What?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: Okay, Will's asleep again.
Taylor: Donna didn't say where Katie might have gone?
Liam: No.
Taylor: This is just odd.
Hope: I know. It's weird. Katie doesn't like to be away from Will for that long.
[Doorbell rings]
Liam: Uh, that's probably the nurse.
Hope: I'll get it.
Taylor: You should check on Steffy.
[Door opens]
Taylor: She's pregnant, Liam.
[Door closes]
Carmen: Hello, everyone.
Liam: Hi. Taylor, this is Carmen. This is Will's baby nurse.
Taylor: Hi. Nice to meet you.
Carmen: Katie's up in the nursery?
Taylor: Actually, no.
Hope: No, she isn't here.
Liam: Um, Will is. Will's upstairs. We've been watching him.
Carmen: Where's Katie?
Taylor: We're trying to figure that out.
Carmen: Has she been gone long?
Liam: A few hours.
Carmen: That isn't like her.
Hope: Okay, I'm calling my mom.
[Cell phone rings]
Brooke: Hi, honey.
Hope: Mom, have you seen Katie?
Brooke: Yes, she's here, with me, at the hospital.
Hope: What?
Brooke: You need to come. She's not well.
Hope: Oh, my God. K-Katie's in the hospital. I have to go.
Liam: What? Okay, I'm coming with you.
Carmen: You go. I'll look after Will.
Taylor: Thank you. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: Hope's on her way.
Donna: So -- so, what happened? When Katie arrived, what -- what did she walk in on?
Brooke: Nothing, Donna.
Donna: So she went in there, she took off her wedding band, and she left?
Bill: We tried to explain.
Donna: Then try explaining it to me.
Brooke: Okay. There was a car accident.
 Flashback 
[Tires screeching]
 Present time 
Bill: I was on my way home from the office. Katie and I had been arguing. I called Brooke and told her to meet at the house so the three of us could hash this out. That's when the accident happened.
Donna: So how do you fit into this?
Brooke: I was going over to meet Bill, and we collided.
Donna: The two of you hit each other.
Brooke: Yes, we had an accident, and my car was totaled. His car was okay, but he was hurt, so I drove him to my house.
Donna: Why wouldn't you just go home?
Brooke: It was closer.
Donna: No, something -- something more is... going on here. Katie said that you were drinking, that you were taking a shot every time she said no. I imagine that you took a lot more shots after she left.
Bill: I did. I drank too much. Katie was pushing my buttons. The point is, I never should have been driving.
Donna: So, you went to Brooke's so Katie wouldn't see you drunk? You -- you're protecting him?
Brooke: From more than just Katie. The police found my car, Donna. And Lieutenant Baker came snooping around.
Donna: And he found Bill all drunk, and he put two and two together, and --
Brooke: No. No, I hid Bill in my bedroom.
Donna: Your bedroom?
Brooke: Yes! He couldn't know that Bill was there. It would have become a huge scandal.
Donna: Why didn't you just explain all of this to Katie when she called on the phone that night?
Brooke: And tell her that he was drinking and driving? Do you know how furious she would have been?
Bill: Baker was watching the house. If Katie had come charging over, the whole thing would have blown up sky-high.
Donna: So didn't Baker see your crashed car?
Brooke: No, I hid it in the garage, and I told him he couldn't go in there without a search warrant.
Donna: Brooke.
Bill: Look, Donna, this is a family matter, all right? It is a night that went terribly wrong.
Donna: It would have been a legal matter had she not stepped in to protect you.
Brooke: Stop. All that matters here is Katie. That is what we need to focus on.
Donna: Tell me nothing happened between the two of you last night.
Brooke: No. No, I slept in the guest room.
Donna: And this morning? When Katie arrived?
Bill: I was still hung over. Brooke was helping me. I hadn't even gotten out of the bed yet. That's when Katie came in.
Donna: Oh, great. Great, great. So, Katie saw the two of you in bed again. Just what she needed to see. Look, this -- this all might have been innocent, this all might have been done for the right reasons... but Katie was obviously very upset when she left your house, and... and now she's in there fighting for her life, so we have to pull together here, and we have to help her through this. We cannot lose our sister, Brooke.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeping]
Bill: She has to come through this, Brooke.
Brooke: Katie will survive.
Donna: Of course -- course, she will.
Brooke: I probably should have just told her everything over the phone.
Donna: It doesn't matter now. Although you did make some pretty crazy decisions.
Brooke: I did that to try to protect everybody.
Donna: Except yourself. If Lieutenant Baker finds out that you hid that car...
Brooke: He won't.
Donna: We don't know that.
Brooke: Look, only you and me and Katie and Bill know about this, and it has to stay that way.
Donna: But there has to be a police report. Obviously, there was a collision, even if the other car is nowhere to be found. And Bill's involvement could come out.
Brooke: He wasn't involved. And he didn't spend the night at my house last night. That can't get out.
Donna: Why are you protecting him?
Brooke: I'm trying to protect everybody, Donna. This can't turn into a scandal. It would be terrible for the families and for the business. Can you imagine if we were all in the spotlight? I'm trying to tell Donna that we need to keep this private.
Bill: The only thing I'm worried about right now is Katie.
Brooke: She stands to get hurt more than any of us. If the police find out, her life will become a public spectacle. Do you really want that? For Katie? For Will? Liam?
Bill: Fine. We'll keep it a secret. That's really not my concern right now.
Brooke: It should be. There's a lot riding on this.
[Elevator bell dings]
Hope: Mom? Mom. Hey, what happened?
Brooke: Oh, your aunt is in heart failure.
Hope: Oh, my God.
Brooke: I know. Something happened when she was driving the car.
Taylor: Driving where?
Brooke: What are you doing here?
Taylor: I was at the house when Hope called you. I was supposed to have a session with Katie today -- a follow-up session.
Hope: How is she?
Donna: She's still unconscious.
Hope: Okay. But she'll be okay? Won't she?
Bill: We don't know, Hope. She's in pretty bad shape.
Brooke: We'll ask her doctor.
Bill: How is she?
Dr. Meade: Her fever's up a bit.
Taylor: Dr. Meade, Katie was brought in for heart failure?
Dr. Meade: Due to myocarditis.
Hope: I'm sorry. What is that?
Taylor: Inflammation of the heart muscle.
Hope: Why? Because of her heart transplant?
Dr. Meade: No, not necessarily. It could be an infection -- any number of things, actually.
Taylor: Katie's been taking her antirejection drugs.
Dr. Meade: Yes, but if she missed a few doses, that could have kicked things off. Have you been treating her?
Taylor: Yes.
Dr. Meade: Is it possible that she's -- I don't know -- been distracted, uh... failed to take her medication?
Taylor: Yes, it's possible. What is her prognosis?
Dr. Meade: Well, we've given her anti-inflammatories, we've drained excess fluid, but she has not responded yet.
Hope: Can we see her?
Dr. Meade: She's not conscious.
Hope: I know.
Dr. Meade: Sure. Come on in.
Hope: Oh, my God.
Taylor: May I speak to you? Brooke, what happened?
Brooke: I already told you -- Katie had a heart problem while she was driving.
Taylor: Why was she driving? Where was she going?
Brooke: What's the difference?
Bill: What's going on?
Taylor: That's what I'd like to know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeping]
Hope: She's a fighter.
Donna: She never gives up.
Liam: She won't this time, either.
Hope: You hear that, Aunt Katie? We're counting on you to pull through.
Donna: She has to.
Hope: You're a survivor. You are. I mean... you've had a heart transplant... a miracle baby... you had a heart attack in the delivery room. There were so many times that we could have lost you. But you didn't go anywhere because you're strong. You're Logan strong. [Sniffles] We need you, Aunt Katie, so please don't leave us, okay?
Donna: She won't.
Liam: Look, she has a lot to live for -- a baby she loves, a husband who adores her.
Hope: I've leaned on her so many times, and she's always pulled through. She's always pulled through. I need her. And Will -- Will! I mean, he can't live without his mother.
Liam: Hope, hey. He won't. Katie will recover, and until she does, we are all here for her, and we're all here for Will -- Donna, your mom, you, me, especially my dad. I mean, he loves her too much. He's not gonna leave her side. She's in good hands, guys.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bill: If you have an actual question, Taylor, why don't you just ask it?
Taylor: Katie is my patient. I have her best interests in mind.
Bill: Well, actually, I fired you, so Katie is no longer your patient, which means you're just here to stir up trouble.
Taylor: I've been watching you two.
Bill: You don't say.
Brooke: Katie's under a lot of stress because of you and your so-called therapy.
Taylor: I'm not the cause of her problems. It's more to do with you and her husband flaunting a relationship that's highly, highly inappropriate.
Brooke: The doctor said it's because she missed her medication. That's what brought this on.
Taylor: Katie's been taking her antirejection drugs for years faithfully. She's never missed it. Why would she suddenly forget it?
Bill: New baby. She's got a lot going on.
Taylor: Precisely. Because she's distracted and agitated because of you two.
Bill: Well, that's nonsense.
Woman: Mr. Spencer?
Bill: Yes.
Woman: That bump on your head, I can get you some ice.
Bill: Oh, uh, no. I'm fine.
Woman: You sure? It might help the swelling --
Bill: Yes, I'm fine. Thanks.
Woman: Okay.
Taylor: [Gasps] How did that happen, Bill?
Bill: I hit my head.
Taylor: How? Oh, my gosh! Were you in some kind of accident?
Bill: [Sighs]
Taylor: Does that have something to do with why Katie's in there fighting for her life?
Bill: No.
Taylor: I don't believe you. There's something you don't want me to know. What is it? Okay, fine. You don't want to tell me? I do know this. I will find out the truth.","Dr. Meade tells Brooke, Donna, and Bill that there is no change; Katie is still in critical condition. Her blood count is still very high. Donna asks Brooke and Bill if they can talk outside Katie's room. She explains that she was there with Katie when she got Brooke's phone call with no explanation, but that Bill was going to spend the night at Brooke's place. Katie left to go to Brooke's place and confront them, but somehow now she's here in the hospital with heart failure. They must be responsible for this. Katie must have walked in on something. Both Brooke and Bill try to explain this is not Katie's depression talking, but yes, Katie took her rings off and said she wanted a divorce .the marriage was over. Taylor is surprised to find Hope and Liam babysitting and wonders where Katie is. Liam says that Bill never showed up for their meeting either. They don't know where they are. They just took over for Donna when she had to leave. Taylor said she had a scheduled session with Katie also, so this is very unlike her not to be there. She's had a lot to deal with lately. Hope gets worries and calls her mom. Brooke tells her Katie is in the hospital, and she should come right away. Hope, Liam, and Taylor all run out leaving the baby nurse with Will.",summ_screen
"Steffy: How long have you been here? You were here the whole time. You heard Thomas and me.
Bill: You are really getting into this, aren't you? Pregnancy, looking after your woman.
Liam: That's a very 1950s way of putting it, but, yeah, I am. I'm getting into it.
Bill: I'm proud of you.
Liam: Look at us. Couple of guys, couple of married guys settling down. Spencer men breaking the cycle that your father started. I'm proud of you, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: Brooke... I'm not gonna pressure you, but you're upset. If you're not gonna talk to me about whatever this is, then you've got to talk to somebody. A professional?
Brooke: Eric... you're so sweet to be concerned. Really. And if there was anybody I could talk to about this... it would be you.
Eric: I'll be here for you, whatever you need. If you need to talk, I'll listen. I'll give you advice, or I'll shut up. We can sit together all night long if you need a hug. You can just sit there and cry if you want.
Brooke: [Chuckles] You're so good to me, even when I don't deserve it.
Eric: You deserve anything and everything that I have to give. Don't you know that? After everything we've been through together, there's nothing you can do or say that would change how I feel about you. Now, whatever this is... you're Brooke Logan. And you'll persevere.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liam: You all right?
Bill: Hmm?
Liam: Are you all right?
Bill: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Uh, I was just thinking about, uh, what lies ahead for you.
Liam: Are you worried I'm not gonna be able to handle it?
Bill: Not at all.
Liam: [Chuckles] Hey, just so you know, I'm gonna be coming to you a lot for advice. You know, all those milestones -- the teething, the potty training, I mean, any stage we're at, you'll have just been there with Will, so I expect you and Katie to be our number-one parenting source.
Bill: Well, Katie's the one you should consult, you know, the way she's jumped into motherhood.
Liam: Yeah. Yeah. And, you know, she's also had time to make up.
Bill: Yeah.
Liam: Yeah.
Bill: All right, here's your first bit of advice. Pay attention to your wife. Make sure she knows how much you love her.
Liam: Well, that I got covered. Steffy's not gonna question how I feel about her ever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: I should have let you guys know that I was -- I was in there. You and Thomas were talking, and I just...
Steffy: I-I understand.
Hope: Sorry.
Steffy: I haven't really seen you much since we got back.
Hope: I've been avoiding the office.
Steffy: Really?
Hope: Can you blame me?
Steffy: I'd do the same.
Hope: [Sniffles] I just don't feel like I need to see you every day, knowing what you've taken from me.
Steffy: You here to see Oliver? He's sharing the house with my brother, so we're bound to run into each other.
Hope: Um, the guys wanted to cheer me up, so they invited the three Hope for the Future spokesmodels over to go surfing.
Steffy: Huh.
Hope: I'm not dating Oliver, if you're wondering.
Steffy: No, no. But he does care about you.
Hope: That would make it easier if I just moved on?
Steffy: It might for you.
[Cell phone ringing]
Hope: [Clears throat] Go ahead.
Steffy: No, no. It's fine.
Hope: Steffy, he's your husband. Just answer your phone.
[Ringing continues]
[Beep]
Steffy: Hey.
Liam: Hey. I thought you'd be home by now.
Steffy: Uh, yeah. I'm, uh... I'm leaving very soon.
Liam: Thomas isn't putting you to work, is he? Because I swear I will not have my pregnant wife lifting a finger.
Steffy: Looks like he's settling in...without my muscles.
Liam: Oh, good. Um... he's not -- he's not, like, expecting to be invited, right?
Steffy: You know, I, uh... let's just have it be us. You know, Thomas is surfing with Oliver, so...
Liam: All right, well, what are you waiting for? Get back here. Baby's first barbecue.
Steffy: I'm, uh...I'm on my way. Bye.
[Beep]
Steffy: Um, I'm sorry about that.
Hope: Don't be. Better get going.
Thomas: Whew! I'm just gonna grab a sandwich, and we'll head out.
Oliver: Yeah, sounds good, man.
Thomas: I didn't -- I didn't realize you were still here.
Steffy: Yeah, I-I'm gonna -- I'm gonna leave. You -- you should stay. You know, go surf with them. Enjoy the sun.
Thomas: Might as well hang out with us.
Steffy: Oh, no. It's fine. Liam's waiting for me.
Thomas: He's gonna be waiting a while.
Oliver: Oh, yeah. We were talking to some people down on the beach. There was a major accident on PCH.
Steffy: What?
Thomas: Wall to wall. You're not going anywhere.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liam: Well, if there's nothing else, hint-hint, my wife is gonna be here any minute. So, uh...
Bill: Nice. Really nice. My own flesh and blood kicking me out in the street.
Liam: Hey, I'm just saying baby's gonna be here before I know it. My alone time with Steffy is coming to an abrupt end. I'm taking advantage.
Bill: Oh, you have no idea.
Liam: [Chuckles] Not that I mind. When the baby comes, having this -- this, like, being that's half Steffy, half me, that's -- that's cool. You know, everybody always talks about how having a baby's a blessing, it's a blessing, it's a blessing. I never really got that until now.
Bill: I had you and didn't even know it. And you turned out to be one of the greatest blessings of my life. Having a child, Liam... it will open your heart in ways you can't even imagine. I'm excited for you. Being a dad... it doesn't get any better than that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: Brooke, you're shaking.
Brooke: Am I?
Eric: Just drink. Drink.
Brooke: Mm. [Sighs] Thank you. [Sighs] Eric, you're always there. You're always so caring.
Eric: We've been through a lot together. I'd stand by you through anything. You'd do the same for me.
Brooke: We've been good for each other through the years.
Eric: We seem to know what the other one always needs. Whatever it is you're going through... you can't just keep it bottled up inside. Just gonna get worse.
Brooke: I know. I know. And I -- I'm gonna deal with it. I am. It's just... I-I will tell you, too. I will. It's just I need to...talk to somebody else first.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Thomas: Okay, so you'd rather sit in traffic than come with us. I mean, just sit in the sand and marvel at my sweet skills on the wave.
Oliver: [Chuckles]
Steffy: Yeah, I choose traffic. It'll clear up eventually.
Oliver: It's backed up for, like, two miles. It'll take hours.
Thomas: Yeah, call Liam. He'll understand.
Steffy: I will do that -- in the car.
Thomas: Fine.
Oliver: What about you, Hope? Coming with?
Hope: Uh, no thanks. I'm o-- I'm okay. You guys have fun, though. Um, is it cool if I just hang out here?
Thomas: Yeah, of course. All right.
Oliver: Okay.
Hope: Look, it's really silly for you to sit in traffic. I mean, you can wait it out here. It's fine.
Steffy: I'd feel better about being on the way, even if I'm not moving. I know it sounds crazy, but, uh...
Hope: Not at all. You're going home to Liam.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liam: Mmm! She's gonna love it. She's gonna love it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: [Sighs] [Sighs]
[Ringing]
Secretary: Bill Spencer's office. Hello? Spencer Publications. May I help you?
Brooke: Um, is -- is Bill in?
Secretary: Not at the moment. May I take a message?
Brooke: No. It's okay. Just, uh... you can just -- [Sighs] Never mind. I'll just call his cell.
Secretary: Alison said he'd be right back. I'm happy to let him know you called.
Brooke: Okay. Just tell him it's Brooke Logan and... he knows my number. [Sighs] You know what? Forget it. It's really not important. Just tell him I'll just call him later. Okay.
[Beep]
Brooke: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: You'll be okay?
Hope: Yeah, yeah. I've got, you know, magazines and my phone and stuff. I'm fine.
Steffy: That's not what I meant.
Hope: [Sighs] Steffy, I-I told Liam to marry you because I know that your baby comes first.
Steffy: Our marriage is more than a baby.
Hope: I know, Steffy. [Sighs] Liam wouldn't... Liam couldn't have committed to you unless he loves you, so I know that he does. Congratulations. I-I want what's best for you guys. Steffy, I-I'm angry. And I'm a little lost. But I'm not gonna be held captive, you know, by my negativity. I'm not gonna be this person forever. It's just -- it's gonna take some time. But I have hope for myself. [Chuckles] And even for us, you know, because you said it yourself. We work together and we're family. I'm not gonna hide from that, and I'm -- I'm not gonna run from you every time that I see you. Who knows? One day I might even be happy for you. I really do want only the best for you and Liam and your child. [Sighs]
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
Hope: [Sniffles]
Singer: Time and space is a lonely place there's no sound just a heart that pounds life's unknown where's the way back home? In my mind is a silent cry what you feel what you know you're not in control oh-oh-oh, oh, oh if you just let it go there's a peace you'll know oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh-oh got to be something bigger than me
[Cell phone ringing]
Singer: How to find just some peace of mind what you feel what you know you're not in control oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh what you feel what you know you're not in control oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh if you just let it go there's a peace you'll know oh, oh, oh Come on!
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Hinder's ""Born to be Wild"" plays]
Singer: Get your motor running head out on the highway
[Engine turns over, revs]
Singer: Looking for adventure and whatever comes our way hey! Yeah, darling, go make it happen take the world in a love embrace fire all of your guns at once and explode into space I like smoke and lightning heavy-metal thunder racing with the wind and the feeling that I'm under
[Horns honking]
Singer: Whoa! Yeah, Darling, go make it happen take the world in a love embrace fire all of your guns at once and explode into space like a true nature's child we were born, born to be wild we can climb so high I never want to die born to be wild born to be wild Born to be wild Born to be wild Born to be wild
[Tires screech]
[Horn blares]","Hope wipes the tears from her eyes as Steffy walks back in. She figures out that Hope was there the whole time and heard her and Thomas talking. She comments that she hasn't seen much of Hope since they got back. Hope says that's because she has been avoiding the office. She just doesn't feel like seeing Steffy every day knowing what she took from her (why oh why does she keep bringing that up, makes her look so desperate). Bill watches as Liam is preparing to grill and is fixing the salad. Bill likes that Liam is taking care of his woman. Liam comments that is a very 50's ways of saying it, but yeah just look at them .a couple of married guys settling down a couple of Spencer men breaking that old cycle that Bill's dad started. Liam says he is proud of Bill too. And just so he knows, he will be coming to him a lot for parental advice as Bill will have just gone through it with Will ..teething .potty training, all that good stuff. Bill says here's his very first piece of advice. He should pay attention to his wife and make sure she knows he loves her. Liam says that part is easy. Bill also tells him that having him as his son has been one of the biggest blessings of his life. A baby will bring him so many more joys that he can imagine. Being a dad .it doesn't get any better than that. Liam calls Steffy and tells her she better hurry back; this is baby's first barbecue. Oliver and Thomas come in and they tell Steffy that she is not going anywhere. There was a major accident on the PCH, wall to wall.",summ_screen
"Donna: So Mom took Katie's car and went to your house after she left here?
Brooke: That's where Dad and I found her-- talking with Hope.
Katie: Well, do you think that's why she left-- she wanted to see the kids?
Brooke: I'm not really sure. But she did have a good reunion with them, and Hope asked her to spend the night in her room last night.
Donna: Really? That's so cute.
Katie: Well, that's great. How did she seem this morning?
Brooke: Good. Quiet. But, uh, I think she seems more like her old self.
Katie: Do you think she'll stay?
Brooke: How could she not now that she knows we want her here, her whole family? Dad really wants that, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Beth:  Chuckles   music box playing  ring around the rosy pocket full of posies ashes, ashes we all fall down
Beth:  Exhales deeply 
Stephen: Here we go, freshly brewed coffee-- very strong and black-- the way you like it.
Beth: Thank you.
Stephen: So are the girls still upstairs talking?
Beth: Yes.
Stephen: Well, I'm sure they're making plans.
Beth: Oh.
Stephen: You're very quiet, Beth.
Beth: Oh, I'm sorry.
Stephen: No, no, no. Don't apologize. I know you've got a lot going on inside right now.
Beth: You--you can't imagine what it's like.
Stephen: What, Beth?
Beth: Empty space you feel inside when your memories start to leave you. What did I do, Stephen? Why is this happening to me?
Stephen: I don't know. Beth, I-I don't know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: Where's Granddad? He needs to sign these.
Phoebe: Good morning to you, too.
Steffy: I ought to be furious with you.
Phoebe: For telling Dad the truth about Marcus and Donna?
Steffy: Because you repeated a private conversation without even coming to me about it first.
Phoebe: You said you should be furious.
Steffy: Because Granddad was so amazing and no harm was done, I'll overlook it... this time.
Phoebe: I went to Dad because I was worried, mainly about you. I still am.
Steffy: Phoebe, I don't--
Phoebe: Look, Dad's not gonna accept you with Donna's son any more than he did Rick and me. You don't want to go there, Stef. Trust me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: Dude's a Forrester. Check it out.
Man: Got his name on the building.
Marcus:  Chuckles  Well, not quite, fellas.
Man: So what's it like being Donna's son?
Marcus: Well, it's--it's pretty new for the both of us. But, uh, you know, so far it's been great. Oh, and Mr. For--well, Eric-- he's been totally cool with the whole situation.
Man: What about the rest of the family?
Marcus: Well, it's gonna take us a little ti-- all a little time to get used to. But in the meantime, I'm gonna continue to work hard and, you know...
Man: In shipping?
Marcus: Oh, yeah, absolutely. I'm staying put. I like it just fine where I'm at.
Rick: Excuse me, guys. I'm sorry. Mind if I talk to Marcus here for a second?
Marcus: Yeah.
Man: Catch ya later, Marcus.
Marcus: All right. Later.
Rick: So, um, I just heard the news. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised.
Marcus: Yeah, I'm pretty sure you were. I mean, it's like a dream, man. I have a family here, you know? Things are going well.
Rick: And you knew all this when you got to L.A.?
Marcus: Yeah, but I wasn't sure at first.
Rick: But now you were sure, and you still didn't tell anyone. Why was that? I mean, why weren't you up front about who you are?
Man: South Haragate Avenue-- that must be it. Yep, that's it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Beth: I've made a decision, Stephen.
Stephen: What decision?
Beth: Well, it's one I know you're not going to like. But please, don't fight me on this.
Phoebe: Steffy, Dad made things miserable for Rick and I.
Steffy: Didn't stop you from seeing each other, did it? Besides, you and Rick were involved. Marcus and I are just friends.
Phoebe: The way you two look at each other? Please.
Steffy: Dad can't dictate who I hang out with. He doesn't like Donna. That's his deal. But he shouldn't hold it against Marcus. He's a good guy.
Phoebe:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: That's it, all right-- Forrester Creations. Marcus, my man, no wonder I haven't heard from you.
Marcus: First off, I apologize, okay? And you have every right to be upset.
Rick: Thank you. Now please answer the question.
Marcus: Look, I didn't want to keep anything a secret, but Donna asked me, so I did. You see, Ridge really has it in for her. And she was worried that if he found out that--
Rick: No, I-I get it. I know all about the wrath of Ridge.
Marcus: So then we're cool?
Rick: Yeah, we're cool. Man, we're family. We're--we're cousins.  Laughs 
Marcus: You sure that's all? Kind of a complicated family tree, don't you think?
Rick: It's more like a snarl of ingrown branches than a tree. Not even a team of Forresters could figure this one out.  Laughs 
Marcus:  Laughs 
Steffy: That was so lame.
Rick: Hi, Steffy. What, are you the connoisseur of bad puns?
Steffy: No, uh, I think that would be you, apparently.
Rick: Well, everyone's a critic.  Laughs 
Marcus: Fashion biz-- I guess I better figure this out.
Steffy:  Laughs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Donna: So Mom's pretty much recovered from the stroke, but she has these memory problems, is that it?
Katie: Yeah, she thinks it might be early signs of dementia.
Brooke: We should find out.
Katie: Bridget's on it. She's making appointments with all the neurologists at the hospital.
Donna: Which is why she should be here with family. She shouldn't be alone.
Katie: Were you able to convince her?
Brooke: Well, I think it was more the kids. Hope was really wonderful with her. You should have seen them together.
Katie: She's terrified that she's losing her memories, losing us. Little by little, everything's slipping away, just leaving this empty void.
Donna: You know what we need? We need a way to remind her, a way to keep the memories fresh and alive.
Brooke: Yes, we need to remind her of all the wonderful times that we shared as a family.
Katie: But not just stories. We need to recreate them, make them very vivid.
Donna: I love it. I love it! Where do we start?
Brooke:  Sighs heavily  Vacations, family outings, holiday traditions. You know...  exhales deeply  why don't we do this? We'll make a list-- ""Ways to bring Mom's memories back.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephen: You're still thinking about leaving.
Beth: I know it's hard for you to understand.
Stephen: I don't understand. Beth, things seemed positive, good.
Beth: I know, and that's exactly why I want to go now. I want to leave some wonderful moments for my family to have as memories.
Stephen: Your girls are upstairs right now planning more wonderful memories.
Beth: I know that. And I don't want to disappoint them.
Stephen: Then don't go. If you leave, they'll be brokenhearted.
Beth: Not as heartbroken as they will be watching me retreat into my own isolated little world.
Stephen: You can't predict the future.
Beth: I am not talking about the future. I am talking about what's happening to me today right now while you were in the kitchen making coffee. I was here. I-I-I was thinking about our girls and how wonderful it has been to experience a bit of their lives again. I was even thinking about how wonderful it would be to stay and share their successes and their happiness and to watch my grandchildren grow up. And then I remembered them when they were little, our girls when they were playing.
Stephen: See, Beth, those are memories. That's something you can hold onto.
Beth: No, wait, I'm not finished, Stephen. I was thinking about one particular day when they were playing ring-around-the-rosy, which they could do for hours on end. And I could see them. I could hear their little voices. It's as though it were yesterday. And that's when it happened. A cloud descended in the darkness, in where I'd been experiencing and remembering life and warmth and love. Suddenly, there was nothing but a cold and dark void. It's not the first time it's happened, and it won't be the last. The darkness will come. The memories will disappear until all the people I love are no more than strangers to me. So please understand me when I tell you that my decision is final.
Stephen:  Sighs  Beth, please don't do this.
Beth: It's the only decision I can live with.
Stephen: You can't just run away!
Beth: It's the way it has to be. I have no choice, and you have no input. So do not argue with me!
Brooke: What's going on? What's all this yelling about?
Stephen: Your mother has made a decision, one I think is completely wrong.
Brooke: What is it, Mom? What did you decide?
Donna: What's going on?
Beth: You girls have been incredible. I can't believe what an amazing family I have. But I am not going to stay here. I am going back to Paris.
Katie:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: So... how's it feel being a celebrity?
Marcus: I guess it's kind of like that, huh, now that word's getting around. You know, I think people are wondering if I've changed, like I'm gonna start ordering them around or something.
Steffy: It goes with the territory. As long as you stay being the same great guy, people will like ya.
Marcus: Well--
Steffy: Nobody'll think much about you being part of the family.
Marcus: Well, it won't go that easy with your dad.
Steffy: Hmm.
Marcus: He doesn't like me or my mom. You know, I don't think he's ever gonna be cool with this... ever.
Steffy: Don't sweat my dad. Do your job. Don't make waves. It'll all work out.
Marcus: I got your word on that?
Steffy: I know how to handle my father.
Marcus: I'll bet you do.
Steffy:  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: I know this is difficult for somebody as independent as you. But Mom, you have to start realizing you need to depend on others.
Beth: I cannot stand that thought. That is nothing I would ever want for myself.
Katie: That's not always our call to make. Sometimes we have to play the hand we're dealt.
Beth: Well, here's the hand I've got. Last night at Brooke's I laid awake almost the entire night trying to recall memories and hold onto them, and I couldn't. Oh, yeah, I get vignettes, little scenes here and there. But when I would try to call them back, they were gone. This is what I am going through. This is what is happening to me. This is the burden that I carry, and it is not fair to give that burden to my children.
Katie: Don't you think that's a decision that we should make.
Brooke: Mom, we want to help you.
Donna: What can we say to make you believe that?
Beth: Oh, I do believe you. I do. And it means more to me than you could possibly know.
Donna: We want to help you get better, Mom.
Beth: What if I don't get better? What if I only get worse?
Stephen: So you won't even try?
Beth: Oh, my God. I have tried. Don't you think I would change this if I could? The mother that you remember was Beth Logan at her best. You tell your children about her. Keep that Beth Logan alive in their minds. Let that Beth Logan live in your memories. And please, please let me go.
Katie: Mother, Bridget's already called doctors. She's--she's made appointments.
Brooke: You can't give up, Mom. We're not gonna let you give up.
Katie: We want to help you. Please. We love you.
Beth: Stop it! Stop pushing me! You can't push me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: It must really get to you sometimes, the way my family treats Donna.
Marcus: There's a lot of history there I don't know about. You see, they're still blaming her for splitting up your grandparents.
Steffy: Mmm, I think they would have done that anyway. It's happened before. Donna was just there to pick up the pieces.
Marcus: Gotta pin it on someone.
Steffy: Doesn't it kind of make you want to get back at them?
Marcus: Who?
Steffy: My dad maybe.
Marcus: Why? He'll only resent us more. There's no way I'm going down that road.
Steffy: That's what's so great about you, Marcus. You're real. I got that when you told me you wanted to get to know your mom. I'm startin' to feel you now.
Marcus: And what you see is what you get, right?
Steffy:  Laughs  You're gonna shake things up around here. I know it.
Marcus: Now is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Steffy: It's gonna be very interesting, I think, seeing it all unfold. Later.
Marcus: Why do you look familiar?
Man: Owen Knight.
Marcus: As in Owen Knight investigative services? All right, it's nice to meet you in person, man, real nice.
Owen: I came to congratulate you. You hit it rich, my friend. And to think you owe it all to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Beth: Why can't you understand I want to be remembered for the woman I was, not the woman I'm becoming.
Katie: Mother, maybe you're becoming this woman because... you're isolating yourself. You--you can't push people away. You--you can't build walls. Of course that's gonna make you unhappy. I know you're afraid. And I know you're frustrated and--and angry about what's happening to you. You must feel so out of control. And I know what that feels like. When I woke up from the transplant, I didn't want to live. I hated that storm had died because of me. I didn't want his life. I didn't want his heart. And the last thing I wanted was to depend on anyone. I'm like you like that. But I needed help. And if it weren't for the people in this room, I never would have made it. Because of them, I found some peace with what happened to me. And you can, too. But not if you run away to Paris, not if-- you can't do this on your own. You'd be choosing fear. Life is short, and every moment is valuable. You have to choose to live.
Brooke: We're all here for you, Mom, whatever happens.
Donna: Please don't tell us that you're obsolete, that you have nothing to give to us because it's not true. Just be our mom. Let us love you. That's all we ask.
Stephen: Beth, look at these women...
Beth:  Sighs 
Stephen: Our amazing daughters. You won't find three more compassionate, loving people in the world. And who's responsible? You are. Because of the example you set for them as a mother. Because you raised them single- handedly-- you. You're a large part of the reason they are such magnificent human beings. So how can you ever think of turning away from them, especially now? If--if it doesn't work for you here, if--if things go badly, Paris will still be there.
Beth:  Crying 
Stephen: We don't know what tomorrow will bring. We have today. And this is our chance to reunite the Logans, to be--to be the family we never had a chance to be until now. Beth?
Beth:  Sniffles 
Katie: It's what everyone wants. It's what storm would want. I know it is.
Beth: I'm so--I so scared. I don't want to be...  sobbing  alone. And I don't want to be a bur--a burden. But more than anything...  sobbing  for whatever time we have, I want to be with you.
Brooke: Mom.
Beth:  Sobbing 
Brooke: Mom.
Beth:  Exhales deeply ","Katie is happy when Brooke tells her and Donna that Beth spent the night and how can she help but not stay? Her whole family, including Stephen, wants her to stay. Steffy tells Phoebe she should be furious with her for spilling Marcus's secret, but since no harm was done she will overlook it this time. She will hang out with who she wants to and Ridge can't dictate. Rick quizzes Marcus why he wasn't upfront about who he was when he first came to town? They laugh over being cousins. Beth asks Stephen not to fight her over this. She has made a decision he won't like. He asks her please not to go, it will break the girls' heart. They make a list of how to bring mom's memories back, but are crushed moments later when she insists she is going back to Paris. A stranger stands on the street outside of Forrester's and declares that yessiree Marcus has got it made. Steffy tells Marcus just work hard, don't make waves and it will all work out. However, she thinks it is going to be very interesting around here to see how things unfold. Owen Knight waits until Steffy leaves and introduces himself to Marcus, from the P.I. service that pointed him to Donna, he owes all of this to him.",summ_screen
"Brooke: What do you think? Is it gonna clear up?
Nick: Not yet.
[Bell rings]
Brooke: We can't just sit here.
Nick: We don't know what's out there.
Brooke: Well, nobody can see us either.
Nick: That's why we have fog lights and warning bells. We're fine.
Brooke: We're stuck.
Nick: A fog like this can clear off in a minute.
Brooke: Or it could stay around all night. I know what the weather's like out here, Nick.
Nick: A good captain is always optimistic.
Brooke: We were supposed to have a lovely dinner on Catalina tonight.
Nick: Are you hungry? Is that what you're saying?
Brooke: What do you think? I'm sure you don't have any wonderful food here on this ship of yours.
Nick: Come here. We're on a boat. We're surrounded by food. Here, put that on.
Brooke: Oh, no, no, no, no, I don't fish.
Nick: You can hold a net, can't you?
Brooke: You know, it's slippery out there.
Nick: Well, just hang on to something. You'll be fine.
Brooke: Oh, oh, look, I've got a signal on my cell phone. Maybe I should call somebody.
Nick: Well, who are you thinkin' about calling? The pizza delivery guy?
Brooke: Oh, very funny.
Nick: Now, this is gonna be truly fresh fish, not that stuff you get at that cafe who's its you eat at. What is it?
Brooke: Cafe Russe.
Nick: Russe. Right.
Brooke: Russe.
Nick: Whoa!
Brooke: Oh!
Nick: We hit something. Get the net.
Brooke: What net?
Nick: The net, the net, back here. Grab the net. It's on the floor. That's it there. Bring it over here. That's it. All right, now, put it down by the water.
Brooke: Where?
Nick: Overboard. Put it -- just bend down -- that's right. Just try to scoop him in there. That's it. Scoop him up. Good, good, good. Good, good. Good, there you go. Excellent. That's a girl. All right. Look at that. Look at that. Huh? Well, I don't need to take you to dinner. I brought dinner right here. Good job.
Brooke: You're not gonna kill that, are you?
Sally: Hello, Rick.
Rick: Sally, your daughter's making a big mistake.
Sally: Excuse me?
Rick: Hooking up with Deacon. It's a bad idea.
Sally: Really? For who?
Rick: For Macy.
Sally: Oh, I see. You're concerned about Macy.
Rick: Well, aren't you?
Sally: Look, why don't we just cut right to the snapper, save a lot of time? I know all about Deacon Sharpe. His entire history. And I think I can assure you, that's all behind him now.
Rick: Right, right, because he's a changed man?
Sally: He's trying to be.
Rick: Yeah? And what's Macy trying to do?
Sally: I'll just accept that as a rhetorical question.
Rick: She is using my son to get back at my mother.
Sally: Oh, Rick, no. Macy has gotten very close to little Eric. She would never use him.
Rick: Why? Why is she so interested in Deacon's children?
Sally: Because Macy and Deacon are interested in each other.
Rick: And this is their way of getting back at my family.
Sally: No. No, this is their way of getting on with their lives. Now, apparently, your family doesn't want them to. And what is all this talk about vengeance and getting even? Seems to me that if anybody's being vindictive around here, it's you, Rick.
Macy: You want to marry me?
Deacon: More than anything.
Macy: Look, I realize this might be a way around Brooke's restraining order, but you really should check with an attorney first.
Deacon: Wait a second, I don't need to check with anybody. I know how I feel.
Macy: I know you're angry. I understand. I'm angry, too.
Deacon: I love you. Macy, I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You and me, and the kids.
Macy: A family.
Deacon: No. Our family. Look, I'm not trying to outwit Brooke here. I'm not just looking for some legal loophole to jump through. I want you to be my wife. And when I do finally get to see my kids, I want you to help me raise 'em.
Rick: You think I'm being vindictive?
Sally: I think you're doing everything in your power to keep Deacon away from his children.
Rick: We're protecting them.
Sally: He's their father.
Rick: Sally, Deacon is dragging your daughter into a fight that they cannot win.
Sally: He's giving her a reason to smile again. He's made her happy. Spending time with Deacon and his children has given her a whole new lease on life. And I do not intend to stand by and let you or your family take that away from her. Not now, not ever again.
Macy: Oh, Deacon. I -- I don't know what to say.
Deacon: Well, you could try yes.
Macy: I'm touched. I -- I am.
Deacon: I caught you off guard, didn't I?
Macy: I just -- I wasn't expecting any of this. I wasn't expecting to meet you or connect with your kids.
Deacon: Macy -- I want you to be a part of their lives.
Macy: I want that, too. I do. It's just that I've been through a lot.
Deacon: I know.
Macy: We both have. And we've been there for each other. But -- I don't want you to confuse that.
Deacon: Now, do I look confused to you? Macy, I have never been more sure of anything in my life. And everything that we have been through, to me that's just proof.
Macy: Of what?
Deacon: Of how right this is. Now, think about it. You think what marriage is. It's two people coming together and doing better than they can by themselves.
Macy: It's just happening so fast.
Deacon: We have waited our entire lives to get to this place. And I don't know about you, but I'm not gonna wait another minute.
Rick: Sally, I'm sorry about what happened to Macy. I really am.
[Cell phone rings]Rick: You know, I've got to take this.
Sally: Fine. We're through here anyway.
Rick: Mom?
Brooke: Look, I've got to talk fast because my phone's dying out. I just want you to know that I'm on Nick's boat and we're stuck in the fog.
Rick: What do you mean you're stuck?
Brooke: We can't move until the fog lifts, but I just want to make sure that you and Amber can watch little Hope for me until I get back.
Rick: Yeah. Yeah, no problem. How long are you gonna be?
Brooke: I have no idea.
Rick: Are you in Catalina?
Brooke: No, not yet. But I just don't want you to worry, okay?
Rick: Oh, I'm not gonna worry. You're with nick. You'll be fine. Look, just have a good time and I'll see you when I get home.
Brooke: I'm losing you. Hello?
Nick: Brooke, what's going on?
Brooke: Rick?
Nick: The food's ready. You still hungry?
Brooke: Yeah. Rick's gonna watch the baby for me.
Nick: Oh, well, good.
Brooke: Yeah.
Nick: Can I have that?
Brooke: Oh, sure.
Nick: All right. That's all settled. We can relax. Would you like to eat?
Brooke: Yes.
Nick: Okay. Dinner is served.
Brooke: This is wonderful.
Nick: Well, what it lacks in looks it will make up for in taste.
Brooke: I didn't know you could cook.
Brooke: Thank you.
Nick: You can actually learn a lot about a person. There you are. I'd say by the time we get moving again -- we'll know each other a whole lot better. Cheers, kid.
Brooke: Cheers.
Macy: Deacon.
Deacon: Hey, we've earned this. We deserve this.
Macy: I don't want to rush.
Deacon: I know. I know. Hey, listen, we're gonna -- we're gonna take it slow. You can trust me.
Macy: I do.
Rick: Hang on, Sally, we're not finished yet.
Sally: I think we are.
Rick: No, sally, listen to me, okay?
Sally: No. I've heard enough. You know something, Rick? The only thing more annoying than a Forrester on his high horse is a Forrester pretending to be contrite.
Rick: Sally, I really am sorry about what happened to Macy.
Sally: Well, you should be. You and your whole ridiculous family.
Rick: Yeah, you see? Macy does blame us.
Sally: Oh, what was I just saying, huh? It has to be about you, right?
Rick: No, no. This is about Deacon. He is a user. He used Becky. He used my sister.
Sally: And what about your mother? Oh, but then, of course, nobody takes advantage of Brooke Logan, do they?
Rick: Nobody threatens her children, either.
Sally: Why would Deacon threaten her children? Unless this battle isn't as futile as you seem to think it is.
Rick: This is not Macy's battle. This is not Macy's business, and she's not doing herself any favors getting involved.
Sally: And you're not doing yourself any favors by coming to me with this, either. Macy is not going to go on living her life according to Forrester rules. She is going to make her own decisions from now on. And I support her in that 100%.
Rick: Even if she ends up getting hurt?
Sally: Now, who's threatening who?
Rick: It's just what happens to people who get involved with Deacon.
Sally: Macy and deacon have been a very good influence on each other. And you know something else, Rick? I think if your family allows little Eric to spend time with them, Macy will have a very good influence on him as well.
Brooke: This fish is fabulous.
Nick: I can go catch another one if you want.
Brooke: I'm all right.
Nick: Yes, ma'am, you are.
Brooke: So what other hidden talents do you have? You can cook, you can fish, you can play guitar.
Nick: I can tie 100 different knots.
Brooke: Hmm. Well, that could certainly come in handy.
Nick: Yeah? Why's that?
Brooke: Well, according to Massimo, he thinks I'm an expert at tying the know. But lately --
Nick: Well, it's okay to step back and examine your options every now and then.
Brooke: Well, look at a couple like Massimo and your mother, how they've just kind of thrown caution to the wind and just went for it.
Nick: After going it alone their whole lives. Don't forget that.
Brooke: Your mother didn't date after her husband died?
Nick: Oh, no. My mother and I have very high standards.
Brooke: Obviously.
Nick: Remember, I pretty much haven't known who I was my whole life. Can't really give much to another person when you don't know who you are. So now I know who my old man is, and it's time to start looking ahead.
Brooke: And what do you see?
Nick: Children. Five girls. That's what I'd like to have.
Brooke: Not a boy?
Nick: No. I don't think I could deal with somebody like me.
Brooke: Hmm. For some reason, I didn't picture you as a sugar and spice kind of guy.
Nick: Well, girls aren't like that anymore. Dance recitals and dolls. They play the same sports as boys. I could be the fishing coach.
Brooke: Wow. But you know what? A lot happens before that. Like, there's midnight feedings, you've got to change all the diapers.
Nick: Well, I'll just stick to gutting the fish for now. I think I'd be a good dad.
Brooke: I think you would, too. A little girl needs someone to make her feel safe.
Macy: You certainly are full of surprises tonight.
Deacon: Oh, yeah? You had a couple of your own there.
Macy: You know what I mean.
Deacon: Yeah. So, you still think it's too soon to get married?
Macy: It's a big step.
Deacon: It's a big step in the right direction.
Macy: Yeah, it could be.
Deacon: No, no, no. It will be.
Macy: You are so sure of yourself.
Deacon: Yes, I am. About us, I got no doubt.
Macy: I don't doubt you. Not at all.
Deacon: Tell me, then -- what's the matter?
Macy: Well, we haven't known each other that long.
Deacon: Yeah. Okay, all right. Go ahead, ask me. Anything. Anything you want.
Macy: It's -- it's not you. It's me.
Deacon: Macy, I know that you are -- you're one of the most decent people that I have ever met in my life. I know how I feel when I'm around you. And I also know that you're just getting out of a marriage.
Macy: I've made some mistakes, Deacon.
Deacon: Join the club.
Macy: I've jumped into some relationships. I've gotten married for the wrong reasons.
Deacon: Are you worried about what to tell your family? I mean, I understand, you know, if Sally doesn't want me calling her ""mom"" right away. We'll ease into that.
Macy: I don't exactly know how to explain this to them.
Deacon: You know something? Everybody's a sucker for love. All you gotta do is tell them the truth -- that we met each other, and we fell in love.
Macy: It's that simple for you?
Nick: How do those jammies fit?
Brooke: Oh, they're good. How do they look?
Nick: Good. We're not going anywhere tonight.
Brooke: What did I tell you?
Nick: Well, you were right.
Brooke: Are we in any danger?
Nick: I guess that depends. Probably a good idea to get some shut-eye.
Brooke: You only have one bed?
Nick: Well, this isn't a cruise ship, honey.
Brooke: Nick, I can't share a bed with you.
Nick: No problem. Not interested.
Brooke: You're not?
Nick: Nope. Not if what I hear about you is true.
Brooke: What did you hear about me?
Nick: That I'm just some speed bump on your way back to Forrester.
Brooke: Who told you that?
Nick: Do you deny it?
Brooke: Do you need me to?
Nick: Not really. I know you're attracted to me.
Brooke: That's your most attractive quality -- your modesty.
Nick: Thanks.
Brooke: There is something very appealing about a man who wants what he has. Which begs the question -- what attracts you to me?
Nick: Well, who says I am?
Brooke: I do.
Nick: Maybe a little.
Brooke: Why?
Nick: Because we've both devoted our lives to something. I devoted mine to the sea. And you've devoted yours to Forrester.
Brooke: We're both missing something.
Nick: I think so. We're the same, you and me. We may be lost in the fog, but we're really not lost at all. Are we?","Rick & Sally talk at Insomnia. He doesn't like Deacon & Macy fighting for his kids. She thinks things are not all about the Forresters. He says Macy wants revenge on Brooke. She disagrees 'cause she cares for Deacon and his kids. He still thinks Macy wants revenge and they better stay away from the Forresters. In that conversation, Brooke phones Rick and says she's stuck out in the fog for who knows how long and he will have to watch her baby 'till she gets back. He agrees and feels she's safe since she's with Nick. Nick had just reeled in a fish with Brooke catching it in the net. He takes her inside the boat for dinner. She's amazed at his cooking skills. They eat, drink, and have a romantic time getting to know each other. Afterwards, Brooke discovers there's just one bed. Nick says ""this isn't a cruise ship honey."" They kid around about not being interested in each other romantically and have no attraction. Nick says the right words about them being alike stuck in a fog that he reaches in and kisses her. Meanwhile, Macy tells Deacon his proposal was too soon. He tells her he wants her for life and to raise his kids with him. Deacon says he's been waiting all his life for this moment. He takes her into the bedroom. Next we see them in the bed (after the fact) and he's telling her sweet words about wanting to live his life with her!",summ_screen
"Donna: What's going on?
Nick: Your sister has some news for you. You want to tell her the news?
Brooke: When Nick suggested that you replace me as spokeswoman for Brooke's bedroom, I wasn't sure if you could do it, I wasn't sure if you wanted to do it.
Donna: It's your baby.
Brooke: Yes, I created it, I nurtured it and watched it grow into one of the most successful clothing lines ever. It's not just a brand name, it's a philosophy, it's who I am.
Donna: Which is why you can't be replaced.
Brooke: I'm ready to take on new challenges in my life.
Donna: Even if it breaks your heart?
Brooke: It would break my heart if you said no.
Donna: Brooke --
Nick: Your sister's offering you this job -- she's counting on you. Don't let her down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bridget: Felicia -- please, come on. This doesn't concern you.
Felicia: Whether you're pregnant or not? Our son could have a little brother or sister on the way. You might've mentioned you were trying.
Bridget: Why would he need to tell you that?
Felicia: Dante is Dominick's father. If he's gonna have more children, I think I have the right to know.
Dante: Look -- she's going to find out anyway. So, are you pregnant?
Bridget: The test came back negative. I'm not pregnant.
Dante: Well, we'll keep trying, right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: Brooke resigned?
Ridge: As spokesmodel for the bedroom line, but she's still ceo.
Stephanie: Oh, well -- it's a start. I know you think it's the end of an era.
Ridge: There's no Brooke's bedroom without Brooke, mother.
Stephanie: Well, you just have to move on.
Ridge: Have you checked the sales figures lately?
Stephanie: Of course I have. They're extraordinary.
Ridge: It's our most profitable venture yet.
Stephanie: Well then maybe she'll change her mind.
Ridge: She's already found a replacement. Her sister, Donna.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Donna: You're sure you want me to replace you?
Nick: You seem like you're a natural with this.
Donna: I don't know the first thing about modeling.
Brooke: I'll teach you. You can do this.
Donna: Look, it's not Donna's bedroom, it's Brooke's' bedroom. They want to see you.
Brooke: We'll make the transition as smooth as possible.
Donna: What if I tank?
Brooke: I won't let you. You saw Brooke's bedroom as one of my dreams before I even knew that I had it. I can trust you more than I can trust anyone.
Donna: Look, I know this is an amazing opportunity for me, I do --
Nick: And you should grab it.
Donna: I know my sister. I saw the look on your face when I came downstairs.
Brooke: Donna, I'm sentimental, you know that. I'm closing a chapter in my life that was very important to me. But now I'm opening a new one, and so are you. So, I made my decision. The job is yours if you want it.
Donna: Well, don't you have to run it by Ridge?
Nick: She doesn't need his permission.
Donna: But it's his line, too, Brooke. He has a right to know.
Nick: He's got no right.
Brooke: Nick -- could I just talk to my sister for a minute -- alone, please?
Nick: Sure.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: Oh my God! She hasn't accepted?
Ridge: Can't imagine her turning it down. She'll make more in a week than she could earn in a year.
Stephanie: What does she know about modeling? Who's gonna teach her?
Ridge: Not me -- I'm not designing for the bedroom line anymore.
Stephanie: What? But you love that line.
Ridge: I love working with Brooke on it. Yes, she was my inspiration. Frankly, it'll never be the same without her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Donna: I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to get his knickers in a twist.
Brooke: You were goading him.
Donna: If it wasn't for your seafaring husband, you'd never give up modeling, you wouldn't need me to replace you. Your giving up something your passionate about to make him happy.
Brooke: Because I love him. And marriage is about compromise. Someday you'll understand that.
Donna: So I'm just supposed to sit back and watch you make the biggest mistake of your life?
Brooke: Well now, if giving up modeling is the biggest mistake of my life --
Donna: No, it's not just the modeling, Brooke, it's what it represents. Your future with Ridge. Your destiny.
Brooke: Donna, what I had with ridge was an amazing love story, but it's over. So what's it gonna be? Is this the new face of Brooke's bedroom?
Donna: You really think I can do it?
Brooke: I know you can. You're gonna make me so proud.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: Are you sure these home pregnancy tests are reliable?
Bridget: Yeah, yeah, they're almost 100% accurate.
Dante: I was already thinking about names.
Bridget: Oh baby, I know you're disappointed.
Dante: Aren't you?
Bridget: Honestly, I'm -- a little bit relieved.
Dante: Relieved? What?
Bridget: Well, I mean -- honey, we're not even married yet.
Dante: I thought you wanted this.
Bridget: Well I do -- I know I told you that, but we have the rest of our lives to raise children and it would be nice to focus on ourselves. You know, get to know each other.
Dante: Get to know each other? We already know each other, I mean -- was I wrong?
Bridget: Of course we know each other, that's why i can be this honest with you. Look, I know that I'm doing a 180 here, but if you can just be patient with me --
Dante: Patient? That's all I've been is patient since the day I met you. I waited a year for you to get over Nick -- remember that? Then I asked you to marry me, when you said no, I almost married your sister.
Bridget: Honey, I've just made some mistakes and I don't want to make another one.
Dante: So having a baby with me would be a mistake?
Bridget: I didn't say that. Please don't put words in my mouth.
Dante: Bridget, just tell me, what are we doing here? What?
Bridget: Seems like you're overreacting a little bit.
Dante: Do you want have a life with me or not?
Bridget: How can you ask me that?
Dante: Because I want to know if I'm wasting my time. You led me to believe that you wanted to have a family with me.
Bridget: I do want to have a family with you, but we haven't even set a date yet.
Dante: I'd marry you tonight, but you keep wanting to wait.
Bridget: My sister-in-law just died. I feel like you want me to prove something to you that you should already know. I love you, Dante, and --
Dante: I want to be alone, please.
Bridget: Dante listen --
Dante: Just please -- just go. Please.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock at the door]
Nick: Hi, is it safe?
Brooke: Yeah, Donna left a little while ago.
Nick: Okay. So give me some good news -- did she take the job?
Brooke: She's practicing as we speak.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Donna: Chin up. Shoulders back. Now walk. Loosen up! Sell it.
[Applause]
Ridge: Brava.
Donna: Ridge! You scared me.
Ridge: So Brooke's passed the torch.
Donna: Yeah, can you believe it? Me, Donna Logan, spokesperson for Brooke's bedroom.
Ridge: Did she say exactly when this transition is supposed to take place?
Donna: She's holding a press conference for tomorrow morning.
Ridge: Oh, that fast?
Donna: You know how she is when she gets an idea in her head. Won't take no for an answer.
Ridge: Mm-hmm --
Donna: Look, I know you'd rather have Brooke modeling the line.
Ridge: You're gonna be fine.
Donna: They won't be looking at me, they'll be looking at your designs.
Ridge: Not this time.
Donna: What do you mean?
Ridge: I'm not gonna design the Brooke's bedroom line anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Felicia: Hey -- I could say I'm sorry that Bridget's not pregnant but you'd know that I was lying. I like it that we have a child together. Bridget may have you, but I have your son, the best part of you.
Dante: You know what she said? She said that she was relieved she wasn't pregnant. I thought she wanted to have a family with me, now she wants me to wait.
Felicia: Dante, I am so sorry.
Dante: I didn't even tell you the best part about it. She wants me to be patient!
[Glass breaking]
Dante: I know you warned me this would happen. I asked her to marry me, she said no. I ask you to marry me, you say yes and then she's got to have me. Now that we're together --
Felicia: Maybe it's better for it to come out now, before there's a child involved.
Dante: She's driving me crazy.
Felicia: You know, everything you want you already have with me. A child. A woman who loves you. I love you. And I miss you. We were happy. Yeah, maybe it didn't last very long, but we were a family. The three of us in our own little world. And it felt right -- to me, anyway.
Dante: Come on Felicia--
Felicia: Oh God, I hate saying this. You're never gonna be happy with her. I know that you don't realize it right now, but you know what, you will. And when you do, I'll be waiting.
Dante: I know what it's like, you know, not wanting to be with someone -- trying to be patient.
Felicia: You're worth it. So whenever you're ready -
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: I know it's tough.
Brooke: Yeah, but it was the right thing to do. For all of us.
Nick: I am crazy about you.
Brooke: I love you, too.
Nick: You ready for bed?
Brooke: I'll be up in a minute.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Donna: Ridge, you can't give up the bedroom line.
Ridge: Don't worry, maybe my father will step in. You'll be in good hands.
Donna: I'm not thinking of myself. I know how much Brooke's bedroom means to you.
Ridge: Brooke and I definitely made some magic.
Donna: It wouldn't be the same without her. You know, this whole situation is wrong. Brooke and nick married? My sister cutting herself off from everything you two share?
Ridge: Brooke is lost.
Donna: Because she's not with you. You've been the one constant in her life. Even when you're apart, it's like her love for you grounds her somehow. Which is why I've always looked up to you two -- what you share. I mean it's true. It's -- you guys have been the gold standard. What the rest of us hope to find in a relationship -- only to come up short. I know, believe me, I've tried for years and never married -- no serious involvements. Because of you, Ridge. This isn't a come-on. I just want you to know the effect that you've had on my life. No man has ever measured up. I have to wonder if any one ever will. You're handsome, and sexy and exciting and dangerous. You're kind and understanding. You're everything a woman could ever ask for.
Ridge: Seems your sister has forgotten.
Donna: Temporarily. But she'll remember. She always comes back to you. Destiny. Isn't that what you both call it? I mean it's true. I've had a front row seat to the greatest love affair ever. It's not over. It can't be.
Ridge: Thank you, Donna.
Donna: No, I should be thanking you. Seeing the passion that you guys share is -- it's given me something to aspire to. And I refuse to settle for anything less. Even though I can't find that fulfillment in a man right now -- in the meantime, I am determined to make my mark on the runway.
Ridge: You're gonna be great.
Donna: I was kind of hoping to do it with you. But, you know, I totally understand if you don't want to design for anyone but Brooke. And even though this is my first modeling job and I was kind of counting on you, I won't hold it against you if the whole thing goes bust and they blame it all on the poor, little waitress from San Francisco who doesn't know --
Ridge: Okay, all right, all right, all right. You win. I'll design the line.
Donna: Oh my God! You have no idea how much this means to me. If I can do anything -- anything at all --
Ridge: You've already done a lot. You've done a lot. This last while hasn't been real easy for me, as you know. But being with you --
Donna: I want to be there for you, Ridge -- in any way I can. Whenever you want. Whatever you need. Let me be your Logan.","Nick tells Donna that Brooke is counting on her to be the new spokesperson for Brooke's Bedroom; don't let her down. She plays coy, makes mention that she knows nothing about modeling but in the end she accepts. Not before she gives a lecture to Brooke that she shouldn't be giving all of this up just to keep her seafaring husband happy. Bridget tries for some privacy but Felicia remains and Dante even asks her in front of Felicia if she is pregnant? She tells him the tests are negative. Felicia is relived. She is miffed they didn't even tell her they were trying; she felt it was her right to know. Bridget confesses she is relieved which perturbs Dante and he asks to be left alone. Felicia wastes no time in speaking her peace and emphasizes they could still be one big, happy family. Not saying yes or no, he kisses her. Ridge tells his mom that Donna will be the new spokesperson. But that he won't be designing the new line. She doesn't concur but thinks he has to move on without Brooke. Ridge watches Donna practice her runway walk and tells her she will do just great. She convinces him to stay and design for the line. And has him puffing like a peacock when she tells him this is not a come-on but he is handsome, sexy, exciting and dangerous. No man will ever measure up and she is not going to settle for less. She puts in a plug too for her sister, his Destiny. She'll come running back. But for now, she wants Ridge to know she will do anything ..anything for him. Let her be his Logan. She surprises him with a kiss.",summ_screen
"Felicia: Great, machine. Nick? Felicia. Where do you get off telling my mother that I've got a drug habit? You know what? You don't have a clue. You don't know anything about me. So you just back off!
Stephanie: Eric, before you get on the phone with Ridge and Thorne --
Eric: Oh, Stephanie, we can rehearse this thing a thousand times. I didn't sleep a wink last night.
Stephanie: I know you didn't. Neither did I. But I have something else I want to talk to you about.
Eric: What?
Stephanie: I should have told you last night, but I know you're really upset.
Eric: What is it?
Stephanie: Nick came to the house yesterday to talk to me.
Eric: Nick Marone? What did he want?
Stephanie: He wanted to talk to me about Felicia.
Eric: Felicia?
Stephanie: Yes, I didn't realize they've come to know one another. And he's worried about her.
Eric: Let me guess. She's bungee-jumping --
Stephanie: Stop, this is serious. Felicia may have a drug problem.
Felicia: Yuck. Get a room, will ya?
Ridge: You get a room, you big mooch.
Brooke: You can stay for as long as you want, Felicia. It's fun having you here.
Felicia: At least someone thinks so.
Ridge: Hey, I'm just kidding with you.
Felicia: I was referring to Mother.
Ridge: Oh, you finally got a chance to talk with her, huh? Went that well?
Felicia: Well, you know.
Ridge: Yeah, I'm afraid I do. I'm not exactly at the top of her list these days.
Felicia: Her precious ""Ridgie""?
Ridge: She never called me that.
Felicia: Not any more, apparently. Whoa, Ridge. These are smokin'.
Ridge: Thanks. Part of the new collection.
Brooke: Do you ever miss designing?
Felicia: Sometimes. Then I remember all the crazy office politics and it goes out the window like that.
Ridge: Yeah, speaking of which --
Felicia: You have to head over to the office?
Ridge: Yeah, I got a meeting.
Felicia: Oooh. Sounds important.
Ridge: Yeah, it is. Felicia, just so you know -- Thorne's being removed from Forrester today.
Darla: You want some more milk, sweetheart? Want your bottle? There you go. Whose feet are these? Whose feet are these? Are these your feet?
[ Makes smooching noises ]
Darla: Need some help, honey?
Thorne: No, I'm fine.
Darla: You sure?
Thorne: Yes.
Darla: I think Daddy needs some help. Here, you hold on to your lamby, okay? There you go. I'll get that. Here, here, here. [ Thorne sighs ] Well, if looks play any part in this decision, you have got a lock on it.
Thorne: Mm-hmm. And if they don't?
Darla: Well, then -- you have got a lock on it. Hi, baby.
Thorne: We'll find out soon enough. Knowing Ridge, he's probably already moved his stuff back into my office.
Darla: It'll just add insult to injury when he's got to move it all out again.
Thorne: Know something I don't?
Darla: Maybe. I went to go see your parents last night.
Thorne: About the meeting?
Darla: About the stupid mistake I made, giving Sally the designs.
Thorne: Honey, that was an accident. Period.
Darla: Yeah, but I didn't know that your parents believed that. If I had anything to do with you losing your job, I couldn't --
Thorne: But they didn't give you any, did they?
Darla: No, no. They were pretty cool about it. As a matter of fact, I got a really good vibe.
Thorne: Well, that's great.
Darla: Yeah.
Thorne: But, honey, you didn't have to do that.
Darla: Well, I know that. It's a good thing I did. Brooke showed up.
Thorne: Lobbying for Ridge?
Darla: Yep.
Thorne: Huh? I bet Mother loved that.
Darla: I don't know. Brooke seemed pretty confident, you know? Maybe just a little too confident.
Thorne: Maybe they gave her a reason to be.
Darla: Why would your parents confide in Brooke, of all people?
Thorne: Well, Mother wouldn't. But Dad might.
Darla: Hey, don't psych yourself out like this.
Thorne: It's my default. Expect the worst so I'm not disappointed.
Darla: Yeah, well if you were stuck with that attitude, you never would've gotten your promotion in the first place.
Thorne: Point taken.
Darla: When you take the bull by the horns, you are unstoppable. Which that bull-headed brother of yours totally underestimates.
Ridge: We're having a meeting this morning.
Felicia: About firing Thorne?
Ridge: He's has a bit of a problem being a team player.
Felicia: That doesn't sound like Thorne.
Ridge: He's the one that issued the ultimatum to Mother and Dad. Him or me.
Felicia: Get out.
Ridge: That's probably what they're going to tell him.
Felicia: Said ""Mr. Sensitivity.""
Ridge: Hey, I didn't mean for it to wind up this way.
Felicia: But you're sure he's going to be the one that's going?
Ridge: If you don't take my word, ask Brooke. She was with Mother and Dad last night.
Brooke: I wasn't trying to influence their decision. I just wanted to make sure your Mother would leave her feelings for me out of it.
Felicia: You really think she can?
Brooke: Well, she said so.
Ridge: There you go.
Felicia: Well, that doesn't mean that they're going to choose you.
Ridge: Sounds like you're hoping they don't.
Felicia: Well, it never pays to bet against the favorite, does it?
Eric: A drug problem? Felicia?
Stephanie: I don't know, absolutely, for sure.
Eric: What did Nick say to you?
Stephanie: That she had a lot of pills in her purse.
Eric: What kind of pills?
Stephanie: I don't know. But he was concerned enough that he drove all the way over to the house to talk to me. So, I called her, I asked her to come over --
Eric: Oh, Stephanie. No, you didn't.
Stephanie: Well, of course I did.
Eric: You should have let me be the one to talk to her.
Stephanie: Well, I wanted her to know that I was concerned.
Eric: And what happened?
Stephanie: What always happens. She stormed out. She won't return my calls. Eric, you're gonna have to talk to her.
Eric: Of course I will. We have to take care of this first.
[ Phone ringing ]
Thorne: Hello?
Eric: Thorne, it's Dad.
Thorne: You ready for me?
Eric: Yes. And I'd like you to bring Darla along as well, would you?
Thorne: Okay.
Eric: You know, she came to see us last night.
Thorne: Yes.
Eric: I think she'd be interested in this.
Thorne: Okay. We're on our way.
Stephanie: Now, Ridge --
Felicia: You're kidding. You want me giving your teenage son advice?
Ridge: I wouldn't say that.
Brooke: He wants you to spy on him.
Ridge: I wouldn't go that far, either.
Felicia: Well, good. Neither would I.
Ridge: He's just taken an interest in this mystery girl.
Felicia: Well, he's on the rebound, right? There's nothing wrong with that.
Ridge: I'm not so sure.
Brooke: Ridge saw Thomas kissing some girl in a car.
Ridge: It's just that he wouldn't tell me anything about it, you know. He just wanted to keep it a mystery. Kind of weird.
[ Phone rings ]
Brooke: I'll get it.
Ridge: Anyway, it's probably nothing I need to worry about.
[ Phone rings ]
Felicia: But you want to be sure.
Ridge: Well -- would you talk to him? I know no man can resist your charm, sis.
Felicia: Well, you'd be surprised. But I'll try.
Brooke: Of course, Eric. We'll be there as soon as we can.
Ridge: Is he ready for me?
Brooke: Yes, he wants me to be there, too.
Felicia: All right, well, I will tell Catherine that you're leaving. And I'll have that talk with Tommy boy.
Ridge: Great, thank you. What's up?
Brooke: There was something in the tone of his voice. It sounded pretty ominous. At an excellent idea!
Darla: Okay, we are set.
Thorne: Is Alexandria okay in there?
Darla: She and sally are havin' a ball.
Thorne: Good.
Darla: What are you doing?
Thorne: I'm thanking you.
Darla: You're thanking me?
Thorne: Yes. I never would have been able to take this step without you. You know that.
Darla: Well, you'd better wait to thank me until we see how this ends up.
Thorne: You think they'll pick me?
Darla: I do.
Thorne: So do I.
Darla: They realize how amazing you are, honey. And how much they'd be losing if you ever left that company. Ridge may have stolen the spotlight the last few months, but -- they appreciate you and all of your hard work. Baby, you have earned this. You know it. I know it. And your parents do, too.
Ridge: Wow. Wow! I really am a brilliant designer.
Brooke: Well, that was never in question.
Ridge: No. And neither was this decision. Whatever tone you heard in Dad's voice --
Brooke: He just sounded a little grim.
Ridge: Well, of course he did. He's voting Thorne out of the company today.
Brooke: You know who you remind me of right now?
Ridge: Who?
Brooke: Massimo.
Ridge: I am Eric's son. That's why I came back to Forrester. And that's why I'm going to stay there.
Brooke: Well, there's nothing wrong with being self-assured.
Ridge: So why do I feel like you're busting my chops here?
Brooke: I'm not. Forrester wouldn't be what it is today without you and Eric.
Ridge: I know that.
Brooke: Everybody knows that. The press, consumers, me, your parents, Thorne.
Ridge: So I'm just salt in his wounds. Is that it?
Brooke: Well, maybe it wouldn't have gotten to this point if --
Ridge: No. I disagree. I think the problem is not my confidence, Brooke, it's his lack of it. Every move I made, he turned it into a threat. And, you know, he blew up finally. I think that was probably Darla's influence in the whole thing.
Brooke: Oh, Ridge -- don't start on her.
Ridge: Is she gonna be there?
Brooke: Probably.
Ridge: Maybe that's just as well. She'll see once and for all what I've been saying this whole time. This little crusade of hers to get Thorne his due is just gonna backfire and hurt him. Let's go.
Eric: Darling, it's gonna be all right.
Stephanie: He'll never understand. I don't understand how I let it get this far.
Eric: You?
Stephanie: I treated Ridge differently. They all knew it. And they resented it.
Eric: You weren't alone in doing that. But you're right. He's not gonna understand.
Stephanie: I fought so hard to protect my children. I never thought that we'd have to try and protect them from each other.
[ Knock on door ]
Megan: Thorne and Darla are here.
Stephanie: Oh, good.
Eric: Oh, good. Send them in.
Darla: Hi.
Stephanie: Hi.
Thorne: Mom, Dad.
Stephanie: Hi, sweetheart.
Eric: It's good to see you.
Darla: Thank you.
[ Thorne sighs ]
Thorne: So, today's the day.
Stephanie: Whether we like it or not.
Thorne: It's a hell of a position to put you in, but something had to give.
Thomas: Aunt Felicia. What's up?
Felicia: You, finally. Late night?
Thomas: Kinda. Where's Brooke?
Felicia: She actually had to go to the office with your dad.
Thomas: Oh.
Felicia: Oh, come on. It's not such a bad thing. It's a good thing to get rid of the old folks. Gives you and I a chance to catch up.
Thomas: Well, dad told me to plug my ears if you start telling stories.
Felicia: Really? Well, I'm sure you have a few stories of your own.
Thomas: Starting to.
Felicia: Mm-hmm. With the ladies. Do tell.
Thomas: Well, there's um -- barely a chapter in that story.
Felicia: Oh, come on. What about that chick you were kissing last night?
Thomas: Dad told you?
Felicia: You know, he's a little overprotective. But I think it's cute.
Thomas: Well, he has nothing to worry about. Because we're just having fun. Where it goes from here -- we'll see.
Felicia: Well, it sounds healthy.
Thomas: No lectures?
Felicia: Just one word of advice.
Thomas: And what's that?
Felicia: Be nice to your Dad. Treat him like a friend.
Thomas: I try.
Felicia: Try harder. I'm the voice of experience, okay? I mean, no matter how much he gets on your case -- someday, you're gonna need his friendship. Believe me. It's gonna be a sad day when you realize that you need it -- and it's gone.
Thorne: Dad, you could just tell us.
Eric: There are things I want to say to you both.
Thorne: Damn it.
Eric: Ridge, Brooke. Good.
Brooke: Sorry we're late.
Ridge: Had some new ideas last night, took them down to the cutting room. Didn't want to get too far behind.
Ridge: Thorne, Darla. Pleasure to see you.
Thorne: Ridge.
Eric: Well, let's all sit down. This is a very sad day for your Mother and me.
Stephanie: I don't think either of you really understand how difficult it has been to make this decision.
Ridge: Well, once we get past this point, it'll get easier.
Eric: Yeah, I hope so, Ridge. I hope so. But from our perspective, there's only one way that can happen. And that's if the two of you resolve your differences like adults. Like brothers. The two of you apologize to one another. Because you've both been in the wrong.
Thorne: I can't do this anymore, Dad.
Ridge: Well, maybe you should have quit months ago. We wouldn't have to go through this right now.
Thorne: That's your style, isn't it? Walking out.
Stephanie: Oh, stop it, both of you.
Ridge: I go after what I want, Thorne.
Thorne: What do you think I'm doing?
Ridge: Whining. [ In whiny voice ] ""You owe me this company, I've had such a difficult childhood"" --
Brooke: Ridge.
Darla: Well, if he did, it's because of you.
Brooke: You're making this worse, Darla.
Thorne: You're gonna start on her, too?
Ridge: You're lucky to even be in this building, Darla. In fact, this is your last time, by the way.
Thorne: You know what? She's family, Ridge. Just as much as you or Brooke --
Ridge: The hell she is, Thorne! She's ripping us apart! And if you don't see that, you're a dingbat as well!
Eric: All right, stop it! Just stop it.
Ridge: There's no getting around this, Dad.
Eric: I get it, Ridge! I get it! I see that now.
Ridge: So pull the trigger. Put him out of his misery so we can get back to work. You did make a decision, right?
Eric: Yeah. Somebody is leaving. But it's not going to be Thorne.","Felicia leaves an angry message on Nick's answering machine about his telling Stephanie she may have a drug problem. Ridge asks her to speak to Thomas about the girl he was kissing, so she does. She advises Thomas to treat Ridge as a friend. Stephanie tells Eric about Nick's visit and what he said about Felicia. He promises to talk to Felicia. Darla is confident that Thorne will win in his battle at Forrester, and she gives him confidence. Brooke is a little nervous about Ridge's over-confidence. They go to Forrester. Eric and Stephanie want them to work out their problems like adults, but they argue like children instead. Eric tells Ridge that Thorne will not be the one leaving the company.",summ_screen
" Wagner's ""Bridal Chorus from 'Lohengrin'"" playing 
Katie: The way you talk about her-- it's beautiful. I only hope somebody thinks of me that way someday. But Donna doesn't love you. She's just doing this to make Stephanie insane.
Donna: Thank you for standing by me. It means a lot.
Donna:  Whispers  this is the happiest day of my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Oh.  Mutters  Oh!  Laughs  rescued in the nick of time.
Taylor: What?
Nick: Come here, woman. Come, come, come, come, come. Come, come.  Whispers  God, you look good. Mmm. Mmm. Mmm.
Taylor: What?
Nick: This is what the love of a good woman is all about, right here. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Taylor: I feel like I'm going to get into trouble.
Nick: Maybe you are in trouble.
Taylor: Feeling a little feisty, are we?
Nick: I don't know. Are we? Mmm. God, you look good. You feel good. You look good. You smell good.
Taylor: Oh.
Nick: You feel good. Mmm.
Taylor: What do you think about ""Jeremy""?
Nick: I don't know. Who's Jeremy?
Taylor: Mmm. I am talking about a name for the baby.
Nick: Baby names? And boys, nonetheless? Ha! What do you know?
Taylor: What, uh, what about ""Jacqueline""? Would you like that? I like it.
Nick: My mother's name? Well, I don't know, I mean, she'd probably like it, but wouldn't it be a little confusing for the kid? Two of 'em?
Taylor: Okay, so no second additions...
Nick: No.
Taylor: No ""The thirds,"" no--
Nick: No, no, no, no. Just give the kid its own original name, okay? Yeah. Be happier and healthier.
Taylor: Do you have any ideas?
Nick: Well, I got ideas, but it ain't about kids' names right now. Mm-hmm.
Taylor: I am in big trouble.
Nick: Mmm. Oh, big, you are, you are.
 Telephone rings 
Nick: Just ignore that. Meriah will get it.
 Ring 
Nick: Come here. Come on.
Taylor: No, I can't. I can't ignore that. That's really distracting. Just answer the phone.  Whispers  just answer the phone.
 Ring 
Nick: Okay.  Whispering  you look good. You feel good. Good.  Ring 
Nick: Yeah? He wants to talk now? Uh, yeah, go ahead. Put him through. I'm sorry.  Clears throat 
Taylor: No.  Whispers  I'll be right back.
Nick: Hey.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Minister: We are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the joining together of Donna Logan and Thorne Forrester in holy matrimony. We pray that their marriage will be a blessing to them, enriching their lives and fulfilling the promise of their love. If anyone present has reason why this union should not take place, speak now or forever hold your peace.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: So is your mother joining us for dinner? Because I'm starving.
Nick: She's going to Thorne and Donna's wedding. Guess our invitation got lost in the mail.
Taylor: Mm. Well, I don't really think its part of miss manners, to, uh, have to invite your boss to your wedding.
Nick: Well, it would have been nice. Tell me, is the food as good as I hear it is at those Forrester weddings?
Taylor: Well, I didn't really see Stephanie going all out on this one anyway.
Nick: No, right. If it's not for the dressmaker, I'm sure Thorne will be getting the cream cheese sandwiches and the veggie tray.
Taylor: Oh. What I mean, is, um, she couldn't have if she wanted to because the whole thing went down so fast.
Nick:  Chuckles  you know, Donna-- with that blond hair and all that... stuff going on-- people underestimate her. Stephanie sure did.
Taylor: No, she just doesn't like her because her last name is Logan.
Nick: Well, that's the whole point.
Taylor: The point of what?
Nick: Donna is marrying Thorne so she can stick it to Stephanie.
Taylor: What makes you think that?
Nick: Because that's what Donna told my mother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Minister: Since there are no objections, we will continue with the reading.
Felicia: This is a reading about the nature of love. From 1 Corinthians. ""Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.""
Minister: Donna and Thorne, if it is your intention to share your lives, all your joys and sorrow, and everything the years may bring, with your promises, now bind yourselves together as husband and wife. Join hands. Donna, make your vow to Thorne.
Donna:  Whispering  I've waited my whole life to say this to a man. I'm so happy that man is you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: Donna told your mother that she's only marrying Thorne because she wants to ""stick it"" to Stephanie?
Nick: It's revenge, pure and simple revenge. When did your mother tell you about this?
Nick: A while ago.
Taylor: And you didn't say anything?
Nick: To be honest, I really didn't think she'd go through with it.
Taylor: Well, nick, they're getting married today. I'm--I'm telling you, if Thorne proposed to Donna, it's because he believes that she loves him, and if she doesn't...
Nick: Well, let this be on her conscience, not yours. Every time that Thorne might get hurt, doesn't mean you have to jump and run to his rescue.
Taylor: But, no, he will get hurt if this is true. I mean--I mean, Stephanie obviously wasn't able to stop the wedding, and I seriously doubt anybody from the Logan family will even try.
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Donna: Thorne, I know this happened quicker than anyone expected, but when I think about how long we've known each other, how long we've been a part of each other's lives... our relationship has blossomed unexpectedly, but it's been growing and maturing for years and years.
Katie's voice: Donna doesn't love you the way you think she does. The way you think she does.
Minister: Thorne. Your vows. It's time to commit your life to Donna. .
  Rock music playing  
Thorne: I have a million things going through my head right now. I had this whole speech prepared, but those words which I've been practicing all morning can't be--begin to describe what I'm feeling right now. I'm so overwhelmed.
Thorne: Marriage is such a huge commitment. We're talking about the rest of our lives... my daughter's life. Aly loves you so much, Donna.
Donna: And I love her, too. I love you, too, Thorne.
 Paper crumples 
Thorne: I can't. I can't do this.
Donna: Thorne, wait! Where are you going? Thorne!
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Taylor: This is wrong. This is just so wrong. Sweetheart, would you be upset if I just go over there and talk to Thorne? I just--I can only hope that the wedding hasn't happened yet.
Nick: Go. Offer 'em free marriage counseling. Go on. Save the world.
Taylor: I love you. Get us some takeout.
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Clarke: What the hell just happened?
Storm: Stephanie's wildest dream just came true.
Katie: This doesn't have anything to do with Stephanie. It has to do with Thorne and Donna.
Jackie: I'm sure they just need to talk, that's all. Sort some things out.
Felicia: Okay, the caterer is serving drinks by the pool.
Ashley: Well, that sounds good to me.
Rick: Yeah, I could really use a drink right now.
Stephanie: You know, maybe everyone should just go home.
Bridget: Stephanie, no. No one knows what's going on right now.
Stephanie: We all saw the expression on Thorne's face. He is not going to marry Donna today or any other day, thank God.
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Thorne: How could I not have seen it? How? How could I have not seen it?  Knock on door 
Donna: Thorne. Thorne, open up.  Grunts  what's wrong?
Thorne: ""What's wrong?"" I think you know what's wrong.
Donna:  Voice breaks  look, look, it--it-- it's just cold feet.
Thorne: Yeah.
Donna: That's all. It's not the end of the world. I mean, it happens. We'll just-- we'll just take a few minutes and relax and get back out there.
Thorne: No, Donna, that's not it, and you know that is not it, you know it. I thought what we had, I thought what we shared-- I thought it meant something, Donna. I thought it meant something. I thought it was real.
Donna: What are you saying? Of course, it's real. I-I-I-I said my vows. I-I made my commitment to you.
Thorne: Why? Why, Donna? Why?
Donna: What? Your mother got to you.
Thorne: No. No, she didn't, but she tried. But I wouldn't listen.
Donna: No, no, no, listen. Just--just stop. Stop, okay? Okay? Whatever you're thinking, I-I can explain, okay? Baby, baby, somebody's putting ideas in your head. Just--just tell me who it is. Tell me what they said.
Donna: You? You went to Thorne?
Katie: I gave you every chance to do the right thing, Donna.
Donna: You stabbed me in the back. My own sister. Do you have any idea what you've done... to me? To Thorne and Aly?
Thorne: Are you saying she's lying? Why would she do that, Donna?
Donna: Jealousy.
Katie: Oh, please. Don't try and spin this.
Donna: No, I'm finally-- I'm finally happy, and--and you can't stand it.
Katie: That's not true, and you know it.
Donna: Well, why else would you do this?
Katie: I thought Thorne had a right to know the truth.
Donna:  Scoffs  you only got in town a few days ago, and--and--and suddenly, you're an expert on our lives? You know more about our relationship than my future husband.
Katie: I know when I'm being lied to.
Donna: I never lied to you, to either of you.
Katie: I asked you if you loved Thorne. Do you remember what you said?
Donna: I-I said the truth. I said that I would make Thorne and Aly happy, that I'll make him a good wife. I will, Thorne. Please, you just-- you just have to have a little faith.
Katie: And Stephanie-- where does she fit in to all this?
Donna: Nowhere. The minister asked if-- if there were any objections, and--and she didn't say anything... because she knew she didn't have to. You already said everything for her.
Katie: No.
Donna: They're working together, Thorne.
Thorne: You know what? Stop it, okay? Stop trying to make Katie out to be the bad guy.
Donna: No, no, but-- but she's ruining everything.
Thorne: You mean your plan for revenge? I know all about it, Donna. You were using me to get back at my mother.
Katie: I'm sorry, Donna. I-I really am. You would have regretted this marriage as much as anyone.
Donna: No. No, no, baby. Baby, please, l-listen to me. I love you, okay? I love you.
Thorne: No, you don't. You don't.
Donna:  Sobbing  oh! Oh!
Thorne:  Sighs 
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Jackie:  Sighs  I know you were supportive of this wedding, but if it doesn't happen, it--it won't be the worst thing.
Taylor: Eric?
Eric: Taylor?
Taylor: Where's Thorne? Where's everybody?
Jackie: The wedding didn't happen. Thorne couldn't go through with it.
Taylor: Thank God.
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Katie: I am so, so sorry.
Thorne: You didn't say anything that I hadn't already been told. I... oh. My mother was right. She--she was right. I just can't believe it took this long to get it. I mean, the signs were there-- the constant... seduction, th--th-- the subtle manipulation. I-I... why couldn't I see it? Why couldn't I see it?
Katie: You wanted to see the good things in Donna. That's something to be proud of.
Thorne: I let my loneliness eclipse my judgment, is what it was.
Katie: Well, Donna must have been pretty desperate to do what she did. I mean, I can't imagine any other reason. Maybe I'm making excuses for her. She is my sister.
Thorne: You did the right thing, Katie, the courageous thing. I mean, you saved me from making a terrible mistake-- one that would've affected my whole family, especially my daughter. Thank you.
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Donna: Damn it. Damn it.
 Glass shatters 
Donna: Damn it!
Stephanie: Oh, my. All the weapons on display. They really let you down today, didn't they?
Donna: Brooke always said you were threatened by sexuality. I guess she was right.
Stephanie: Thorne had a good time, but finally, he came to his senses. I always knew he would.
Donna: Oh, no, you didn't! You were gonna let us get married.
Stephanie: Fortunately, your sister had other ideas, didn't she? So I guess that just proves that there is a decent Logan on the family tree.
Donna: You think what she did was decent? She broke your son's heart.
Stephanie: No, you broke my son's heart by lying to him. She just enabled him to see that.
Donna: We could have been happy together. I could've made him happy.
Stephanie:  Laughs  oh, right, keep thinking that while you pack your things and leave.
Donna: This isn't over.
Stephanie: Oh, yes, it is over, because he's seen the truth, and he sees you for what you are-- a conniving opportunist.
Donna: Oh!
Stephanie: Stop that! Stop that! You get the hell out of this property! You're the one that blew it, you understand me?! You blew it! And no one-- no one in this family's ever gonna be taken in by you again.
Donna: I did not get my revenge on you today, Stephanie, but I promise you, someday, somehow, I will.
Stephanie: Blah, blah, blah, blah.
Donna:  Sobbing ","At the altar, Thorne reminisces about what Katie just told him about Donna not really loving him. As the ceremony proceeds, Stephanie and Katie's eyes are gazing at him. Dare anyone say I object? Donna says her vows, but Thorne is in a trance and must be nudged when it's his turn. As he begins, he tells her how much he loves her and Ally loves her too, but he can't do this. Nick greets Taylor with a big kiss, in fact several big kisses and feels rescued from his work. He has big ideas, but not about kid's names right now. He shares his view that Donna is only marrying Thorne to stick it to Stephanie. Taylor feels perhaps she should crash this wedding to offer professional advice and rushes off. Donna chases after Thorne and tells him she understands; this is just cold feet. She cries and begs that whatever doubts he has, she can explain. The guests are flabbergasted, but settle for drinks by the pool.",summ_screen
" Knock on door 
Thorne: Oh, for...
Donna: No, Thorne. Th--Thorne, wait.
Thorne: Donna, go!
Donna: No. No, my husband needs me.
Thorne: Your husband threw you out of here.
Donna: This is our home.
Thorne: Oh, not anymore it's not.
Donna: What?
Man: Is there a problem?
Thorne: Yes, there is a problem. Could you please escort this woman of the premises? And she is not to step foot on this property again.
Donna: What?
Man: Let's go, miss.
Donna: No. Get your hands off me. Listen, I live here! Thorne, please, my God, I'm begging you. Thorne!
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Dr. Patrick: You're doing remarkably well, Mr. Forrester.
Ridge: Better every minute, right, Dad?
Eric: Right.
Dr. Patrick: You seem a bit down to me. Something bothering you?
Felicia: Actually, Dr. Patrick, something's bothering all of us a lot.
Ridge: He, uh, saw something we wished he hadn't.
Dr. Patrick: Concerning?
Ridge: His wife Donna. He found her in one of the other bedrooms with another man.
Dr. Patrick: I'm sorry to hear that.
Stephanie: Well, Dr. Patrick, what was so upsetting for us is that when we discovered Eric, he was hyperventilating terribly.
Dr. Patrick: Where's Donna now?
Felicia: Dad told her to go, so we sent her packing.
Ridge: The last thing we want is for him to have a relapse.
Thorne:  Sighs  Donna was at the door. I just got rid of her.
Stephanie: Oh, good. Okay.
Ridge: So, doctor, would you give us some instruction here on what to expect, how to handle various situations?
Dr. Patrick: Well, in the short time since he's emerged from the coma, your father has made remarkable strides. But there will be a significant period of recovery. His muscles have atrophy. He'll need therapy to regain his physical strength.
Ridge: Yeah, of course.
Dr. Patrick: It appears his basic mental function is intact, which is tremendously encouraging. My best advice-- give him all the love and support you can.
Thorne:  Chuckles 
Felicia: Hot and cold runnin' love 'round the clock. Got it.
Stephanie:  Laughs 
Ridge: That's what brought our father back, Dr. Patrick-- Mother's love and dedication to him, also her insistence to bring him home, doing what she knew was best for him.
Thorne: Yep. If it wasn't for Mother, I doubt if we'd be celebrating this moment.
 Crickets chirping 
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Taylor:  Scoffs 
Rick: Hey.
Taylor:  Sniffles 
Rick:  Sighs  I thought you were gonna read a little bit.
Taylor: I couldn't concentrate. Is Jack down?
Rick: Mm-hmm. Snoring. I didn't know babies could snore.  Laughs 
Taylor: So he's fast asleep already?
Rick:  Groans  Don't do this now. Please, don't do this to yourself.
Taylor: Mothers all over the world can put their babies down, and they go right to sleep. Why can't I?
Rick:  Exhales deeply  Taylor, th--there's nothing wrong with you, okay? Look, you're--you're-- you're tense, and you're--you're giving off a lot of tense energy, and--and Jack is picking up on that. It's making him restless. That's it.
Taylor:  Sniffles 
Rick: Is it because of my mother? Does--does that bother you that she knows about this, that she's trying to help?
Taylor:  Sighs  I know your mother's heart is in the right place, but the last person I want from is Brooke.
Rick:  Sighs 
Taylor:  Sighs 
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Brooke: Nick, it's Brooke. You need to call me. It's about Jack. I know you're out of town, but call me as soon as you can. I'm just really worried. I can't help it.  Door opens 
Brooke: Hi. Donna.
Donna: Oh. Brooke, you won't believe what happened.
Brooke: W-w-what's wrong? I thought you were in Paris.
Donna: Well, I was, but everything went so well, I-I came back home to be with Eric. Brooke, uh, he's back. He--he--he's out of his coma.
Brooke: Eric came out of his coma?
Donna: Yeah.
Brooke: When?
Donna: I-I-when I was away. He's--he's at the house, and he's--he's in a wheelchair. He's talking. I had no idea.
Brooke: I had no idea either.
Donna:  Chuckles 
Brooke: That is wonderful. Oh, so what are you doing here? Why aren't you with him?
Donna: Um, well, it's, um, it's kind of mess, you know? See, uh, there's been, uh, a huge misunderstanding.
Brooke: What kind of a misunderstanding?
Donna: Well, Owen, um, and I were in a-a guest room.
Brooke: Owen?
Donna: Yeah. He went to Paris with me, and he brought me back home, and, uh, you know, Pam is still out there, and he--he insisted on staying over so I wouldn't be alone in the house. And... well, I walked right by the master bedroom, and I had no idea that Eric was there and half the family and-- I didn't realize that Owen and I weren't alone.
Brooke: Okay, wait. I don't understand. What's the big deal if you and your assistant were by yourselves or not?
Donna: Brooke, I-I've been so sad, and I've been lonely. And I was exhausted. I--  sighs  Owen was--he--
Brooke: Owen was what?
Donna: He was comforting me, okay? And--and Eric must have heard noises, and he--he came over on his--on his wheelchair, and he saw us in bed together.
Brooke: Oh, my God, Donna. You and Owen?
Donna: No, no, my God, no! No, it wasn't like that. I l-I love him. I-I wouldn't be unfaithful. But that's-- that's what Eric thinks he saw.  Sighs 
Brooke: Donna, what exactly did Eric see? How was Owen comforting you?
Donna: He--he was holding me and kissing me, okay? But that's it.
Brooke: Oh, my God. Kissing?
Donna: But th--  sighs  Brooke, all I've heard for weeks is that he's not gonna survive, let alone recover. I-- I started to lose faith.
Brooke: Okay, so you were alone with Owen, and you felt vulnerable?
Donna: Yes. Yes. Thank God somebody understands.
Brooke:  Sighs  Well, I'm trying to.
Donna: Brooke, I just--I just heard the best possible news-- that my husband is home. He came out of his coma, and I-I want to be with him, and I can't. And it's killing me, Brooke. My God, if I just-- if I just maybe had a chance to--to explain to him what--what happened, I--
Brooke: Honey, why don't you?
Donna: I can't, okay? I can't because Eric-- Eric was so upset when he saw Owen and me. I-- Brooke, I couldn't even believe my eyes that he was even there. I went over to see him, and then half the family came in-- and Thorne and Felicia and--and Ridge and Stephanie-- and they all just-- they kicked me out of my own house, and they won't let me back in. They hired guards.
Brooke: What? Oh...  sighs  t-they're keeping you away from Eric?
Donna: Yes. Yes. You know what? I-I am not gonna take this. I'm not gonna take this.  Telephone rings 
Stephanie: Hello?
Donna: Stephanie, put Eric on the phone.
Stephanie: No, Donna.
Donna: Stephanie, please, if you just give me a chance to explain--
Stephanie: Donna, no one is interested in anything that you have to say, especially Eric. Now look, the doctors want him to be absolutely calm. So I'm not going to let him speak to you because you will only upset him.
Donna: You can't keep me from seeing my own husband.  Phone disconnects 
Donna: Stephanie? Stephanie? Oh, my God. She just hung up on me. Brooke, oh, my God, Eric is-- eric's in the house alone with--with Stephanie, his kids. I mean, who knows what kind of spin they're gonna put on this? They're gonna poison him against me, Brooke.
Brooke: Wait, wait. There may be a way to counteract this.
Donna: How?
Brooke: Ridge.
Donna: What?
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Eric: Pam... did this?
Ridge: Pam went off her meds last spring. She's been in a downward spiral ever since.
Thorne: Only no one knew it. The police are looking for her now, and when they find her, well, at least she'll be under a doctor's care again.
Eric: Oh, my go--God.
Stephanie: Honey, I-I'm sorry. You--you--you fought so hard to come back, and I'm sorry that you had to-- to kind of wake up to this terrible shock.
Felicia: But don't worry, Daddy, we're gonna do everything in our power to protect you.
Eric: From Pam?
Felicia: From Pam and from Donna.
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Ridge: That's our promise to you, Dad. We love you far too much to let anything or anybody endanger your recovery now. I'm gunna do another one of my sleep studies.
Ridge: Oh, Dad's doing great. You wouldn't believe it, Logan.
Brooke: I can't wait to see him.
Ridge: I'm gonna assume you heard the news from Donna?
Brooke: As a matter of fact, she's here right now.
Ridge: Well, I hope she told you the full story and not some sanitized version where she's the heroin and we're the villains.
Brooke: Donna wants to see Eric. And so do I.
Ridge: Look, Dad's resting right now. He's made it very clear that he does not want to see Donna. He just wants to be with family, our family.
Brooke: Well, that's understandable.
Ridge: I also think it might be best if maybe you didn't visit for a while, too. I mean, yes, you're very much family, but you're also Donna's sister, so just for now.
Brooke: I understand. Give Eric my love.
Ridge: Thank you, sweetie. Will do.
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Donna: Well, w-what did he say?
Brooke: Neither one of us are welcome over there at the moment.
Donna: What?
Brooke: The family wants to be with Eric alone.
Donna: But I-I am his family. I'm his wife.
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Felicia: You may have married somebody else, but I am telling you, Mom has been more of a wife to you these past few weeks than Donna ever could be.
Stephanie: I was just determined that you were not going to slip away from us. That's why I persuaded Dr. Seifert to get on a plane, get over here from Europe and take care of you.
Thorne:  Chuckles  Yeah, ""persuaded"" being a euphemism for camped out on his doorstep until he finally said uncle.
Felicia:  Laughs 
Eric: Sounds about right.
Stephanie:  Chuckles  It wasn't your time, honey. You have a lot of good years ahead of you.
Eric: Love you... all of you.
Eric: Let you down.
Stephanie: No, honey.
Eric: Mm-hmm.
Stephanie: No.
Eric: I lost... my way. I'm back now... with my children and my--my Stephanie...
Felicia:  Giggles 
Eric: My family, where I belong...
Eric: If you will have me.
Felicia: Oh, Daddy.
Thorne:  Chuckles 
Felicia: Oh, Daddy, of course we will. We love you.
Eric: All right.
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Donna: Stephanie.
Stephanie: I want to talk to you, Donna.
Donna: Come in.
Donna: Are you here to hear my side of the story, or is that too much to ask?
Stephanie: Well, we all saw you with Owen. There's really no explanation for that, is there? No, I've come to tell you I do not want you to continue hounding us. Don't come to the house, and don't make phone calls to us.
Donna: You can't bar me from my own home. And you can't keep me from seeing Eric.
Stephanie: He doesn't want to see you, Donna. He wants to be with his family. He wants to be with me. So if you actually care for him, as you claim to, then you'll just walk away, for his sake, for good.
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 Fiesta music playing 
Jack:  Crying 
Taylor:  Crying 
Rick: Hey, hey, come here.
Taylor: I've tried everything.
Rick: I know. I know.
Taylor: Jack won't stop crying. I-I don't why everything I try to do-- it just makes him more miserable.
Rick:  Sighs  It's gonna be okay. Everything's gonna be just fine. You'll see.
Taylor: Just tell me the truth. What am I doing wrong?
Jack:  Crying 
Rick: Nothing. You're not doing anything wrong. But, look, maybe we need to accept the fact that we need help. So we'll call Nick, and then--
Taylor: No! No. No. No. It's bad enough your mother already knows. No, you can't say anything to anybody.
Rick: Taylor, ta-- listen to me. Listen.
Taylor: No. I already lost custody once. I don't want to lose the baby again.
Rick: Th--that's not gonna happen again. This is an entirely different situation.
Taylor: No! I don't care. I don't care.
Jack:  Crying 
Taylor: I already lost him once. I can't go through that a second time. Please.
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Eric: Donna.
Ridge: Dad, I know you're hurting, but let's not dwell on it. All that really matters is your recovery.
Felicia: He's right. I'm just glad your eyes were finally opened, that you've finally seen that woman for who she really is. I am just so sorry it had to happen the way it did when it did.
Thorne: Listen, we want you to focus on the positive things, Dad, okay? And you'll--you'll forget about Donna Logan. And she'll be out of our lives once and for all.
Eric:  Sighs 
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Donna: Stay away from Eric? Are you insane? He's my husband, Stephanie. I love him. I have every right to see him.
Stephanie: You gave up that right when you slept with another man.
Donna: I know what you're doing. You are manipulating him.
Stephanie: The very trick that got you in the front door is what got you kicked out in the end, honey-- sex. So do everybody a favor, but most especially Eric-- stay away from him, and don't bother to come to the office anymore.
Donna: Oh, my God, more manipulating. And you are not even bothering to hide it this time.
Stephanie: Donna, he's made a decision. Respect it, okay? He's done with you. The marriage is over. For God sakes, Donna, we could have lost him again when he saw you in that bedroom with owen. Loyal wife...  chuckles  how long did that title last?
Donna: Oh, that is--
Stephanie: About two months?
Donna: Stephanie, that is not what happened. And you--you had no right to take him out of the hospital and not even tell me that he was recovering.
Stephanie: I tried. I came to your home to tell you. I came to tell you that he'd regained consciousness. And guess what I saw instead? You in bed with Owen. That's when I made the decision that I was going to take care of Eric, because, obviously, you were occupied elsewhere.
Donna: You cannot keep me from seeing him, Stephanie. Eric is still my husband.
Stephanie: For not much longer, young lady. He wants me.
Donna: Oh, believe me, I am not gonna let that happen.
Stephanie: I don't think you have much of a say in it. Look, why don't you just get on with your life with Owen? He seems to be a perfectly nice guy, good-looking. I'm sure he's a great lay. But stay away from my husband! Is that clear?
Donna: Eric is disappointed in me.
Stephanie:  Chuckles 
Donna: And I understand that. But he will forgive me. Oh, you are not gonna get your way this time, Stephanie. I will get my husband back. And you're not gonna stop me. You will not stop me.","Donna tried to see Eric, but the Forrester children and Stephanie are not letting anyone in. Dr. Patrick says Eric has a long recovery ahead, and needs lots of love and support. They all promise to give Eric plenty and not let anyone, including Donna and Pam cause any more problems. They give Stephanie all the credit for bringing Eric back from the brink of death. Eric lets them know he was lost, but now he's back where he belongs. He's with his family and his Stephanie. Donna has to come clean with Brooke about getting caught with Owen. Taylor is still upset about Jack. Rick suggests calling Nick, but Taylor begs him not to let anyone else know. She doesn't want to take a chance of losing Jack again. Stephanie goes over to warn Donna about trying to see Eric, since he's made his choice. Donna tells her she will get her husband back and Stephanie won't stop her.",summ_screen
"Deacon: Hope, I-- look, I know that flowers don't begin to make up for the way that I left that day. At least we had some time together before the ceremony.
Hope: Mm-hmm.
Deacon: I-I read everything that I could get my hands on about it. I-I can't believe you got an entire Italian village coming out to celebrate with you and your husband.
Hope:  Chuckles  Um... he--he's not my husband anymore.  Sighs 
Deacon: That's why I'm here.
Hope:  Sighs 
Deacon: Hope, I'm so sorry... for more than you know.
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Katie:  Laughs  Whoa! He is kicking me hard! I mean, we're talking, like--
Bill: World Cup soccer potential.
Katie: Or maybe he might choose the Bolshoi Ballet. You know, those ballet dancers are real athletes.
Bill: Yeah, you can stop that right there. Do you think a son of mine is going to choose ballet over football?
Katie:  Chuckles 
Bill: Spencer males are hardwired for--
Katie: Ransacking and ravaging and not wearing their hearts on their sleeves?
Bill: Yeah, something my first-born son has been slow to learn, but we're working on that.
Katie: You are pushing him into this. This is not who Liam is and it's not who Hope fell in love with.
Bill: Hope doesn't love Liam anymore. They're done, my love, and nothing is going to change that.
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Deacon: I know I didn't hang around that day. I--
Hope: No, it's okay. It's okay. I'm just...  Sighs  I'm just glad you're here now.  Chuckles  I'll be honest, I kind of thought I'd never see you again.
Deacon: Yeah, well, I'm sure that's what Brooke would have preferred.
Hope:  Scoffs  You know, she and Ridge are on their honeymoon right now.
Deacon: Yeah. Those two crazy kids tying the knot for the umpteenth time, huh?
Hope: Yeah. I know.
Deacon: It's unbelievable. I had read something like that. I don't know. I figured it might be a good opportunity to, uh, make the most of it.
Hope: How much do you know?
Deacon: What, um... what's been happening in your life since Italy?
Hope: Um... well, I mean, it really didn't take long after we got home for everything to blow up...
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: And then blow up again.
Deacon: This never should have happened...
Hope:  Sighs 
Deacon: None of it.
Hope: Well, hey, it's not your fault.
Deacon: Honey, I'm your father. I mean, I-I'm not much of one, granted--
Hope: Don't say that. Don't say that.
Deacon: It's okay. It's true.
Hope: No, it's--okay, but that's--you know what? It's--it's not how I feel.  Sighs 
Deacon: Yeah, I-I don't know what I did right in this life to deserve such a sweet and forgiving young woman as my daughter, because, I mean, you've just-- you've accepted me into your life unconditionally. And, Hope, I don't deserve it. The truth is, I'm as responsible as anyone for things not working out between you and Liam.
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Caroline:  Sighs 
Thomas:  Sighs 
Caroline: We should probably get back to work.  Chuckles 
Thomas:  Groans  The C.E.O. is on his honeymoon. He'll never know.
Caroline: But Rick will, and he seems to like to crack the whip.
Thomas: Well, Rick's not in charge. We're all pitching in while dad's away.
Caroline: You mean the way that you pitched in with Hope earlier?
Thomas:  Sighs  It was a photo shoot, and I'm part of Hope's line now. Besides, Hope's still in love with Liam.  Sighs 
Caroline: But if she weren't, would that matter?
Rick: Hey. You've gotta see these proofs.  Clears throat 
Thomas:  Sighs 
Rick: Yeah?
Thomas: Yeah.
Rick: You two look great together-- in front of the camera and off.
Thomas:  Scoffs 
Caroline:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: You keep talking like this, and it's going to cause more friction between you and your son.
 Door opens 
Liam:  Sighs 
Bill: Or not.
Liam: Do you know expense accounts are out of control around here? Look at that. I'm implementing cuts immediately.
Katie: Um, I-I was under the impression you were gonna go see Hope.
Liam: No. No. Business first-- something my old man here's been trying to teach me since day one. As for Hope, I think the, uh, less said, the better.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: Why would you think that you're responsible?
Deacon: Because I am. Hope, there's so much that you don't even know about. I--
Hope:  Sighs  Well, there's a lot that you don't know, too.
Deacon: Um, you know, actually, I think I've managed to piece this together pretty well from your press conference.
Hope:  Sighs  No, I mean, about Italy. After you left, um, basically, Liam found the note that you left me, and he thought I left it. Um, he got really confused and upset and turned right to Steffy.
Deacon: No, wait, wait, wait. Hang on a second. Wait. Are you telling me that Liam--
Hope: Trust me. Trust me. When I explain it all to you, you will understand why Liam and I are not married and never will be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Oliver: Ladies.
 Telephone rings 
Both: Oliver.
Donna: I'll escort him inside, and you get the phone.
 Ring 
Pam: No, you get the phone. I'll escort him.
Donna: What? No. What--
 Ringing 
Donna: Okay, fine.
 Ring 
Donna: On three. One--
Pam: Two, three.
 Ring 
Oliver: You make me feel like royalty.
Donna:  Chuckles 
 Ring 
Donna:  Sighs 
 Ring 
Donna:  Grunts 
 Ring 
Donna:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Oliver: I enlarged the photos from the shoot.
Rick: Wow. Wow, these are even sexier than I thought. Did you send these over to Spencer Publications?
Oliver: Yeah! I don't get why you want to give them first dibs, though.
Rick:  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bill: The latest Hope for the Future shoot. Obviously, they didn't waste any time putting Thomas and Hope together. I should have the same e-mail. Not surprisingly, those two -- wow.
Katie: Subtle as always.
Bill: Hope told Liam how she feels. She didn't sugarcoat it. She was in love with you, now she's not. Everything's been said. It's all out in the open. You both know all there is to know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: So there was the letter, the video, the marriage not being legal. You know, I think that any other couple could maybe survive one of those things -- certainly not all three. I mean, when Liam showed up at Stephanie's house after being out all night with Steffy, I just --
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: I really hate that I still love him.
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: But Liam's feelings for Steffy and hers for him are just too strong. Yeah, they try and fight it, but something always happens -- always, and I'm left -- I'm left at the top of the stairs in my wedding dress with Liam below pleading for me to understand that he and Steffy just ...  Sniffles  I just couldn't do it anymore.
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: Kind of like when you couldn't stay that day  Sniffles 
Deacon: Hey, baby. Please believe me that I wanted to more than you know.
Hope: I know what you said in that letter.
Deacon: That's the thing. If I'd just stayed, there never would have been a letter for Liam to misinterpret.
Hope: No. No, I'm not blaming you at all. You flew all the way to Italy to be with me on my wedding day.  Laughs  I will always love you for that.
Deacon:  Sighs  Let me ask you something.
Hope:  Sniffles 
Deacon: What you said at the press conference about -- um, you know, wanting a fresh start and not looking back.
Hope: Uh-huh.  Sniffles 
Deacon: Now, come on. Is that really how you feel? Because looking at you and hearing you...
Hope:  Sniffles 
Deacon: Kiddo, you've got it bad.
Hope:  Sniffles 
Deacon: And I mean, um, saying that things are over between you and Liam, it sounds kind of silly when it's so obvious that they're not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rick: We're going in a new direction with Hope for the Future. I want to get the word out.
Thomas: Didn't Hope's press conference take care of that?
Rick: There's no such thing as too much good publicity. Isn't that right, Ollie?
Oliver: Sure.
 Cell phone rings 
Thomas: Sorry.
Rick: Okay, good idea.
Thomas: Thomas Forrester.
Rick:  Whispering indistinctly 
Thomas: Right now? Okay, I'll be right there. I'm sorry. This won't take long.
Caroline: Okay.
Oliver: I'm gonna get out of here, unless you need something else.
Rick: No.
Oliver: Good seeing you.
 Door closes 
Rick: They're just publicity shots.
Caroline:  Sighs 
Rick: It doesn't mean what you're thinking.
Caroline: I don't want to be thinking what I'm thinking.
Rick: Then don't. Think of something else... like how exciting it will be when I'm sitting in that chair as president and C.E.O. of Forrester Creations with you by my side.  Chuckles 
Caroline: It's what makes you excited, isn't it, being in charge?
Rick: Well, my father founded this place. I'm motivated and determined to preserve his legacy.
Caroline: Or create your own.
Rick: I want to make my mark almost as bad as I want to do this.  Sighs   Kisses Caroline 
Caroline:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: Despite what your father may think, he's not always right.
Bill: Did I imagine Thomas kissing Hope in front of a room full of reporters?
Katie: No. But if you'll remember, he's involved with Caroline. You remember Caroline, your niece?
Bill: Yeah. I wonder what she thinks of these.
Katie: I think she thinks that it's business, because that's what it is.
Bill: If that's what it is.
Katie: You're making something out of nothing.
Liam: Yeah, I'm not so sure.
Katie:  Sighs  Don't listen to your father. He's got his own agenda.
Bill: For my first-born son to man-up--yeah-- be the Spencer he's supposed to be, not the ""Yes"" man that Hope turned him into. But that chapter's closed, because Hope closed it. End of story.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Deacon: I still can't believe you and Liam aren't married. I mean, if I had known, I would have...  Scoffs  oh, this is--
Hope: Hey, no, there's-- there's nothing that you could have done.
Deacon: Honey, I'm your dad, you know? I mean, a father's job is to protect his little girl...
Hope:  Sighs 
Deacon: Even if she-- even if she isn't that little anymore. You know your entire life, I've been AWOL.
Hope: Things get complicated, okay, and you make decisions or they're made for you.  Sighs 
Deacon: Yeah. You think maybe it's possible that that's what happened between you and Liam? I mean, I--obviously, there were outside forces, but, uh...
Hope: Are--I mean, are you talking about Steffy?
Deacon: Yeah. I mean, she was with Liam the day of your wedding in Italy and then the night before you were gonna make it official in Los Angeles. Look, I-I get it I've never met the girl. But I gotta tell you, from what I'm hearing, I--
Hope: Uh, guess what?
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: I invited her to Italy. Yep. I invited her, because I wanted to bring the families closer together. Clearly, that backfired, um, not because she was trying to undermine me. You know, but because--
Deacon: Yeah, because of the letter that I never wrote.
Hope: What do you mean, you never wrote?
Deacon: No, I-I just meant that I-I-I didn't mean to write it, and, you know, the way I left, sneaking off like that, I-- honey, see, the thing is, I knew if I stayed, somehow I was gonna hurt you, and I'm sorry.
Hope:  Sighs 
Deacon: I took the coward's way out.
Hope: No, you are not ward. And you're here for me now. What changed your mind?
Deacon: I saw your press conference on the Internet. I saw what Rick was saying about Liam, and, um... look, are you absolutely sure that this guy's worthy of you? I mean...  Sighs  I gotta be real honest with you. There's a part of me that wants to-- wants to just go and teach Liam a lesson for the way that he's treated you, not to mention is old man for all the grief that he's put you through.
Hope: How did you know about that?
Deacon: Am I wrong?
Hope: No. No. I mean, I-I'm definitely not his first choice...
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: For a daughter-in-law. Um, but you know, it's so ironic, because at the wedding, he actually stood up, and he accepted me as part of the Spencer family.
Deacon:  Sighs 
Hope: I mean, clearly, he doesn't feel that way anymore.
Deacon: So he's back on the, uh, Steffy and Liam bandwagon, right?
Hope: Yeah, it's okay.
Deacon: No, it's not all right. This guy is a-- this guy is such a control freak.
Hope:  Sighs 
Deacon: I mean--
Hope: Hey. Hey. It's a--it's all right. I'm fine. I'm fine, especially now that I've got you here looking out for me. Just, um... promise me, no more ""good-bye"" letters, okay?  Chuckles 
Deacon: Yeah.
Hope: I kind of want you to stick around. I mean, there's so much that I-I still don't know about you. And... I love you.  Chuckles 
Deacon:  Sighs  I just wish I deserved it. Maybe one day.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bill: I think we both know where Katie's headed.
Liam: Uh, she said something about seeing Donna.
Bill: Mm-hmm, at Forrester, no doubt, checking up on their niece.
Liam: Uh, the-- I wasn't-- that's not what you think. Just--
Bill: I'm not thinking anything, except how proud I am of you-- my son finally embracing what it means to be a Spencer. No more ""Liam, the bleeding heart."" You're Liam the conqueror. Hope, your feelings for her-- are a thing of the past. Don't look back.
Liam:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope:  Sighs   Chuckles   Sighs 
 ""Until You Came Along"" by JJ Heller playing  Nothing makes sense without you it's like waking up in the dark I didn't have a song until you came along nothing makes sense without you it's like waking up in the dark I didn't have a song until you came along
Hope:  Sighs   Sniffles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bill: Hell, yes, you're gonna get through this. Of course, you are. This is no time to cave. Come on, you've been in business a long time. All right, sure, anytime. No problem.
 Knock on door 
Bill: What is it?
 Door opens 
Bill: What the hell are you doing here?","Deacon stands in front of a surprised Hope and tells her that he knows the flowers won't make up for him skipping out and leaving her on her wedding day in Italy. He hugs her and says that is why he is here now. He's read everything he could and he knows about Liam. She asks just how much does he know. He doesn't know what he's done in this life to have such a sweet daughter. But he's sorry to hear that things aren't working out between her and Liam. Hope explains that day and that it wasn't Deacon's fault that he left a letter and Liam found it and misinterpreted it. Deacon says she may say it is over, but it seems obvious to him that it is not. Katie tells Bill that if he keeps talking like this that he is it is only going to cause more friction between him and his son. Liam tells her that the less said about Hope the better; he is not going to go see her. Apparently Caroline got over her tiff with Thomas as they canoodle on the couch in Ridge's ..or Rick's office. Rick bursts in and has to show them the terrific photos from the recent shoot. He states that Hope and Thomas are a great couple both in front of the camera and off camera. Oops, there is that green eyed monster again for Caroline.",summ_screen
"Thorne: This is -- this isn't what I expected.
Stephanie: You thought we didn't hear you, but we did. We did, Thorne. We did.
Eric: You can fight us. You can declare war on us if you need to, but you're still our son, and we love you.
Stephanie: I know we haven't always been able to tell you that.
Eric: The recognition you're getting now. From the press and from the industry, you should've gotten that from us.
Stephanie: You earned it. You always earned it.
Eric: I don't agree with all the choices you've made, but I'm glad you're getting the recognition that's been denied you for so long. I'm proud of you, son, I'm so proud.
Thomas: Here you go, Dad. And don't worry, I got things covered until you get back.
Ridge: Hold on there, boy. We're not done.
Thomas: Look, I know what you're going to say, and there's nothing --
Ridge: I love you. You know that.
Thomas: Yeah, yeah.
Ridge: I know it seems like I've been kind of hard on you lately.
Thomas: No, it's fine. You don't have to apologize.
Ridge: I'm not. I just want to leave things on good terms here, but I'm not backing down as far as the situation with Amber. She's bad news, Thomas, and I don't want you anywhere near her. If she tries to contact you --
Thomas: You've got a restraining order against her, remember?
Ridge: So, she hasn't tried?
Thomas: She's not crazy.
Ridge: I'm counting on you.
Thomas: Have a good trip.
Ridge: My boy. See you when I get back.
Thomas: See ya.
[Thomas' Cell phone ringing]
Thomas: Yeah?
Amber: Hi. You're supposed to be here.
Thomas: I'm on my way.
Thorne: You're proud of me?
Eric: Yes, we are. You haven't always felt it, have you? Well, if this collection is what it takes to convince you, then -- then, it's yours. It's a gift. Although, there is something I'd like in return. I want you to come back to Forrester. It's where you belong. I'll always believe that. But whether you're there, or whether you're here at Spectra, you're always my son. And who else would we do this for? I mean, you don't believe me when I say that everything your mother and I have done, everything, all of our success, has been for our children. I know, Ridge has taken most of the credit. And your contributions have been mostly overlooked. But this is your turn in the spotlight.
Thorne: Well, I'm not so sure Ridge would be too pleased with that.
Eric: He'll get over it.
Thorne: Don't be so sure, mother.
Eric: You know, when I started this collection, I assumed that you would be the person to take it through production and distribution. And so you have been.
Thorne: You also assume you'd have your name on it.
Eric: It does. Right there. ""Spectra Couture by Thorne Forrester.""
Eric: You sell the gowns. You keep the money. I don't need it, 'cause I'll have the same satisfaction I always get from every collection, knowing that all my hard work went to benefit my children. Why else do we do this? Make the choices we make? The sacrifices we make? Except for our children. This was hard for you, wasn't it? Making this decision.
Thorne: I didn't want it to come to this.
Eric: I know. But you needed validation. And now you have it. I'm happy for you. We both are. You sell this collection, then you go back to me. I need you. We got to go, I got a business to run. So do you.
Stephanie: I love you.
Thorne: I love you, too, Mother.
Stephanie: I'm sorry you ever doubted that.
Brooke: Don't forget this one. I don't want you to go.
Ridge: I know it's going to be hectic here. Five kids. Catherine taking classes -- you're gonna need some help.
Brooke: That's not what I'm worried about.
Ridge: I'm not worried, either. But in a pinch, you could always call my mother.
Brooke: Yeah. Somehow, I don't see that happening.
Ridge: You two are getting along better these days, aren't you?
Brooke: That's because she only sees me when I'm with you. She knows there's nothing she can get away with.
Ridge: Yeah, you got a point there. Still in an emergency --
Brooke: There's plenty of people that I can call besides your mother. You know how she is with ""Taylor's children."" And if I give her an opening, she'll probably just take over.
Ridge: Hey, she didn't interfere when I got that restraining order against Amber, so --
Brooke: Well, that's true. She's probably as repulsed about that relationship as we are. I am so glad that you did something about that. You put a stop to it.
Thomas: Sorry. I got here as fast as I could.
Amber: They wouldn't let me postpone my break.
Thomas: Wait, you have to go back to work?
Amber: Yeah. Soon. So just stop gabbin' and let's get down to business.
[Techno version of sabre dance]
Eric: It's all still up in the air.
Stephanie: He may not want to come back to Forrester.
Eric: Maybe not. But at least he knows that we care about him.
Stephanie: Maybe if we'd shown our support a little sooner.
Eric: Well, we have now. At least he knows.
Stephanie: I thought you had to go back to work?
Eric: Yeah. Damage control. But you know, in spite of what Ridge thinks --
Stephanie: Oh, this company's going to be fine.
Eric: Yes, it is. More importantly, so is the family.
Amber: Now, that's what I call a break. I can successfully go back to work with a smile on my face.
Thomas: You sure nobody's gonna narc on us?
Amber: Don't worry. It is our little secret.
Thomas: I just don't want to get you in trouble.
Amber: Oh. You know, you are the most sweetest, thoughtful guy the world. Yeah.
Thomas: Really?
Amber: Mm-hmm. Yeah. It's hard to believe you're Ridge Forrester's son.
Thomas: Yeah. You know, he doesn't mean to be a jerk. He's just kind of been stressed.
Amber: Because of Thorne stealing the designs?
Thomas: Yeah. And now my dad has to go out of town to meet with some clients.
Amber: He's -- he's going out of town?
Thomas: He's leaving today.
Amber: Really?
Thomas: And I don't know how long he's going to be gone for.
Amber: Oh, my gosh. It's kind of sad, you know. I'm going to miss him so much.
Thomas: Nobody breathin' down our necks. Nobody looking over my shoulder.
Amber: Just the two of us.
Thomas: Just the way it should be.
Amber: Yeah.
Thomas: Now come here.
[ Knock on the door ]
Stephanie: Come in. Caitlin.?
Caitlin: Megan told me I'd find you here.
Stephanie: Can I do something for you?
Caitlin: I'm not sure. I'm not even sure I should be talking to you about this.
Stephanie: Something wrong?
Caitlin: It's about Thomas. And amber.
Stephanie: Oh, his father's taken care of that.
Caitlin: The restraining order. I heard.
Stephanie: Rick told you.
Caitlin: Yes, ma'am.
Stephanie: You haven't seen them together or something, have you?
Caitlin: No. But I have seen amber at Insomnia. That's where she works now. And I'm not trying to get her in trouble. I mean, she can work wherever she wants. I just know Thomas goes there a lot.
Stephanie: So are you saying that she's taken this job in order to see him?
Caitlin: You know her better than I do. But from what I've heard, amber can be really stubborn when she wants something.
Stephanie: That's a fair assessment.
Caitlin: I didn't go to Brooke and ridge, because I really don't want amber to go to jail. And I think that ridge is mad enough, he might put her there. Amber really respects you. She spoke so highly of you when she stayed with us. And, I guess, I thought that you would know what to do.
Stephanie: I'll take care of it.
Caitlin: I wasn't sure I should say anything.
Stephanie: Oh, no, no, you did the right thing.
Caitlin: I feel kind of responsible. They got together after Thomas found out about Rick and me.
Stephanie: Oh, it's -- it's more than that for him now.
Caitlin: I think he's really lonely. I was hoping things would get better after Brooke and Ridge got married, and everything settled. Brooke's a good step-mom. Thomas and the girls are really happy with her. But I can't help thinking, if Thomas' real mom were alive, this might not be happening. It's totally new.
Darla: You wanna talk about it?
Thorne: I wouldn't know what to say.
Darla: Pretty amazing the way your parents forgave you.
Thorne: Yeah. Yeah, it was amazing.
Darla: I think they really meant it, too.
Thorne: So do I.
Darla: You have waited so long for them to show you the respect that you always deserved.
Thorne: Yeah, well, look how far I had to go to get it.
Darla: I know they didn't want to pressure you or anything, but they'd really like you back at Forrester.
Thorne: And I would love that. If things were different.
Darla: Well, maybe they will be, you know? Now that they know what you're capable of.
Thorne: I appreciate everything that they said. It means the world to me. But if you notice, they didn't offer me the presidency. You know, ridge is the star. It's always been that way, and it always will be that way. Mm-hmm. As much as my parents would like to change things, they can't help themselves. The only way this would work --
Darla: What?
Thorne: Maybe there is a way.
Ridge: What's going on?
Brooke: You're leaving.
Ridge: Yeah. Just for a little while. I'll be back before you know it.
Brooke: I know. I'm just being ridiculous.
Ridge: No you're not. I don't want to be away from you either.
Brooke: It's only been a few months, but I can't imagine being without you. Even if it's for a little while.
Ridge: I'll still be here. No matter how far away I am, my heart is still here with you and our family, okay? Nothing can separate us, Logan. We are forever.
Brooke: I love you so much.
Ridge: And I love you back.
Amber: You know, my break isn't over for another 15 minutes.
Thomas: You still hungry?
Amber: I'm famished.
Thomas: What do want?
Amber: How about a big, fat burrito. [ Amber laughs ] Umm, there's a tex-mex place a little ways down the street.
Thomas: Right, yeah.
Amber: Yeah.
Thomas: Stay put. I'll be right back.
Amber: Okay.
Stephanie: Hi.
Waitress: Can I help you?
Stephanie: Yes, I'm looking for Amber.
Waitress: She's on break.
Stephanie: Is she coming back?
Waitress: In 10 or 15 minutes.
Stephanie: Oh, fine, I'll wait. May I have coffee? Cappuccino?
Waitress: Coming right up.
Stephanie: Thank you. Thank you. What's -- what's back there?
Waitress: Nothing. Just the office.
Stephanie: Oh.
Stephanie: Amber.
Amber: Stephanie.
Stephanie: I warned you, Amber, and Ridge warned you.
Amber: What are you talking about? I was just -- I'm putting my uniform --
Stephanie: The hell you are. I saw Thomas leave here. What are you doing with my grandson?
Amber: Nothing. We --
Stephanie: You're lying to me!","Eric and Stephanie both tell Thorne how much they love him and how proud they are of him. Eric asks him to come back to Forrester, but will love him no matter where he works. Thorne and Darla talk about his returning to Forrester. Thorne only sees one way that it would work. Ridge packs and gets ready for his business trip. Caitlin pays a visit to Stephanie and tells her about Amber working at Insomnia so that she can see Thomas. Amber and Thomas have a secret meeting in the office at Insomnia again. Stephanie goes to Insomnia to talk to Amber and sees Thomas leave the office. She goes into the office and finds a half dressed Amber. Amber tries to explain, but Stephanie slaps her across the face demanding to know what she is doing with her grandson.",summ_screen
"Bill: Hope lives her life as she wants to. She only lets you be a part of it when it suits her. That's not a marriage. I hate seeing you hurting like this.
Liam:  Sighs 
Bill: Call off the engagement.
Rick: Hey, steaks are gettin' cold. You guys joining us?
Liam: Yeah, yeah, we'll-- we'll--we'll be right there. Let's go inside and enjoy your party.
Bill:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: Have you heard from Liam?
Hope: Uh, no, but I've been checking my cell, and, um, he's probably in the middle of some insane bachelor party-type debauchery.
Brooke:  Chuckles  Or not. I got a call from Donna while you were in the other room, and Justin said they're at Sunset L.A., and it's all very sophisticated and boring. Not a stripper in sight.
Hope: Oh. Oh, poor Liam.  Chuckles  Well, I guess he'll just be even more excited when he comes home to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: So you're not backing off. Is that what you're saying?
Steffy: Why should I? Hope doesn't appreciate Liam.
Katie: Oh, my God. You're like a broken record. I mean, is this how you want to live your life? Making the same mistake over and over again? Here's a tip-- stay away from married men.
Steffy: Okay, uh, Liam and Hope-- they're not married, not yet. But with the way Hope is treating him, I doubt they ever will be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steffy: Hope has broken too many promises, made Liam wait too long. I mean, a man has his limits.
Katie: Liam is not gonna call off the wedding because Hope wants to save herself for marriage.
Steffy: He's going to call off the wedding to save himself from Hope.
Katie:  Sighs 
Steffy: He realizes exactly where he fits into her busy schedule, and that's right at the bottom. After she talks to the press, primps her hair, oh, rescues a dolphin or two, and then and only then will she think of him.
Katie:  Sighs 
Steffy: Why should he settle for that when he can be with me instead?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: What? What is that look?
Brooke:  Sighs  Nothing.
Hope: What? Are you still worried that Liam's upset?
Brooke: I just don't want anything to go wrong. If he has it in his head that you broke a promise to him...
Hope: Well, he will, because I did. I-I told him that we could move the wedding date, but we--we can't. I was disappointed when I realized, but I understood, and so will Liam. We will talk it over. I will explain everything, and then I'll tell him how I feel and what I'm ready for, and, you know, I'll-- I'll tell him that the wedding is just a formality, that our real commitment to each other happens tonight.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rick: Hey, does, uh, does Liam seem okay to you?
Marcus: Yeah. Why?
Rick: No reason. I don't really know the guy. Just... he seems out of it, I guess.
Marcus: Huh. No, man, that's just, you know, pre-wedding jitters.
Rick: Yeah, probably.
Marcus: Mm-hmm.
Rick: Hey, I hear congratulations is in order. You have a beautiful daughter.
Marcus: That I do. Thanks, man.
Rick: Yeah. You and Amber are...
Marcus: No.
Rick: Is she well?
Marcus: She is. Motherhood suits her.
Rick: I'm glad.
Justin:  Sighs  You think we should rescue Liam? He's stuck over there with Clyde in accounting. I mean, come on. You've gotta save him. Give him another toast or something.
Bill: I've already said everything there is to say. At some point, Liam has to learn to save himself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Thomas: Okay, now-- now don't forget that the wedding is about her.
Justin: Yeah.
Oliver: Yeah, oh, you can't question anything. All right? And--and give up on that idea that you have any say in anything that happens.
Marcus: Who told you that? Who told you--
Justin: It's actually more than that. You give up on the idea that you have control over anything at all. Two words for you-- ""yes"" and ""dear.""  Laughter 
Justin: Re--memorize them. Use them.
Thomas: Hey, hey, hey. I think it's a little harsh. But, no, dude, seriously. Your--your life is totally over.
Justin: Oh, my gosh.
Oliver: Playin' by Hope's rules now.
Marcus: Yeah, be quiet.
Justin: I know, dude. I'm killin' it. It's great.
 Cell phone rings 
Steffy: Hello?
Bill: It's me.
Steffy: Hi.
Bill: Liam's miserable. I need your help.
Steffy: Uh, yeah. What can I do?
Bill: You can get over here. We're at Sunset L.A.
Steffy: Yeah, sure. I'll be right there. Look, um, I gotta go. A friend needs me. So, um, if you have anything else to say to me...
Katie: Just stay away from Liam. That's all.
Steffy: Yeah, yeah, and Bill, too. I'll try. Those Spencer men, they're hard to fight off.
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Brooke: Wow. What's this?
Ridge: What's what?
Brooke: Oh, so you didn't notice all the candles, did you?
Ridge: Candles? Candles? What candles? Oh, these. Well, maybe someone wants a little alone time with his beautiful wife.
Brooke: I wonder who. Why didn't you go to the bachelor party?
Ridge: Well, let's see. Spending the evening with Bill Spencer or spending the evening with my absolutely gorgeous wife.
Brooke:  Laughs 
Ridge: Not much of a contest there.
Brooke: No.
Ridge: Besides, I'm the soon-to-be father-in-law. I didn't want Liam feelin' like he had to behave. It's probably better if I stayed here.
Brooke: He is going to have a good night tonight, but not because of the party. Hope's waiting for him over at his place.
Ridge: She is?
Brooke: And she doesn't have any plans on coming home.
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Marcus: So what's goin' on? What, this is it? I thought we were goin' to the strip club.
Oliver: Lesson learned. You don't let your father throw your bachelor party, right?
Liam: Thanks for comin', Rick. Appreciate it.
Rick: Hey, I'm glad I could make it. I'm glad I was in town.
Liam: Yeah.
Rick: So, uh, listen, uh, you okay to drive? I can give you a lift.
Liam: Uh--
Bill: Uh, no need. I've already arranged for a driver.
Liam: I don't need that. I'm fine.
Bill: Well, better safe than sorry, right? Excuse me, guys.
Steffy: Hey. What's this?
Bill: The keys to Liam's car. You're driving him home. You're gonna walk him to his door. You're gonna give him a kiss good night. You're going to do whatever you have to end this engagement.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liam: Whoa. No, you're right maybe I do need a driver. Thanks.
Bill: I'm your father. I'm always looking out for you.
Liam: Good night.  Grunts  Steffy?
Steffy:  Mouths words 
 Car engine starts 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke:  Sighs  Now you see why I'm so concerned?
Ridge: Yeah, but I can understand why she'd want to tell him in person.
Brooke: Well, then she should have waited to tell him everything in person. All Liam knows is that she isn't able to push up the wedding. I heard her talking to him on the phone, and he didn't seem too happy about it. Liam was really looking forward to getting married sooner.
Ridge: Yeah, well, wait till he realizes what she has in mind for tonight.
Brooke: Yeah.
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Marcus: Oh, yeah, great bachelor party, uh, there, Bill. Thanks for havin' us, man.
Bill: I'm glad you could be here to support Liam.
Oliver: I really do wish him the best, Bill.
Bill: Thanks, Oliver.
Justin: Hey.
Bill:  Sighs 
Justin: I'm proud of you.
Bill: Why?
Justin: Big step to throw a party for Liam, rethink your stance on Hope.
Bill: I didn't rethink anything.
Justin: Hmm.
Bill: That's why I just put Liam in the car with Steffy.
Justin: You did what?
Bill: Hope and Liam are done after tonight. Steffy's going to make sure of that.
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Rick: Hey, it's me. You know anything about Steffy or Liam Spencer? Any gossip there? Call me back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liam:  Scoffs  I can't believe my dad asked you to drive me home.
Steffy: Well, if you've been drinking...
Liam: You and I both know that's not why.
Steffy: Okay, is it that bad to be around me?
Liam: No. I just wish he would learn to drop it.
Steffy: What? You and Hope?
Liam: Yeah, I mean, I-- he--he said he was accepting it. He said he was gonna try.
Steffy: Well, you know what? She's hurt you. She's broken a promise. I mean, your dad's not gonna give it up that easy.
Liam: Well, he should, 'cause it's not up to him. I-I mean, I love her. I'm gonna marry her. So...
Steffy: Yeah, on her terms. Look, I-I just don't understand that you could marry a person, and they're gonna choose a clothing line over you.
Liam: Okay, look, Steffy.
Steffy: God.
Liam: Hope-- all right, Hope hurt me tonight. And it's not the first time. But I've hurt her a lot worse, and, yeah, am I mad? Yes, I'm mad. I'm very mad, and I have every right to be, but we're gonna talk about it, and we're gonna work it out, and tomorrow, we'll wake up one day closer to my wedding.
Steffy: Well, if she has time for you.
Liam: Steffy, dude.
Steffy: No, I'm ju-- okay, I'm just saying, all right? Like, what? You need somebody, and she wasn't there. No, I was here for you. Your dad called, and I came. Look, if you need help, I'm gonna be there to drive you home, help you with your work if-- I'm just gonna be on your side. So whatever it is, I'll be there for you.
Liam:  Sighs 
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Ridge: Liam's lucky we told Hope she couldn't move up the ceremony.
Brooke: You should have seen her. She was so happy and so excited. She was picking out CDs. She was lighting candles.
Ridge: Candles, you say?
Brooke: I wonder where she got that.  Laughs  *
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justin: I should have known.
Bill: Yeah, you should have. And what were you doing telling Liam all that-- that ""yes, dear"" crap? You know how I feel about the way Hope treats him.
Justin: Dude, I was just fooling around with--
Bill: Well, I'm not fooling around. This is no joke to me. That's why I got Steffy involved. I am not going to watch my son suffer the rest of his life with Hope.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Car approaches 
Hope:  Sighs 
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Steffy: Are you gonna call Hope?
Liam: She's expecting me to.
Steffy: Mm.
Liam: I don't know. Maybe I should wait till morning when I'm less upset. What do they say? ""Don't ever go to bed angry""?
Steffy: Well, I think you should go to bed and let her worry.
Liam:  Scoffs 
Steffy: What are you even gonna say to her?
Liam: I'm not sure.
Steffy: Well, you want to practice on me?
Liam: That's weird.
Steffy: No, it's not.  Laughs 
Liam: Yeah, that's weird.
Steffy: No, it's not. No, you can pretend I'm Hope, okay?
Liam:  Laughs 
Steffy: No, you say you don't want to go to bed angry, so, um, let me have it.
Liam: Uh...
Steffy: Come on.
Liam: Okay, all right. Um...  sighs  I don't understand why you... first of all, I love you. I love you, and that's-- that's not gonna change. But this has been starting to feel a little one-sided lately. I mean, you know, I asked you for this one thing, just this one thing-- move up the wedding, you know, and--and it really sucks that you wouldn't even do that, that your work is more important to you than our--our personal li-- Steffy, this stupid.
Steffy: No, it's not. No, I-it's fine. You're just-- you're doing fine. Come on.
Liam: I know how much Hope for the Future means to you. But I'm talking about our marriage. I mean, I'm talking about the rest of our lives. How is your work more important than that? How is anything more important than making love for the first time?
Steffy: No, I-I wish I could-- I wish I had an answer for you, but, um, there's no explanation.
Liam:  Sighs  Well, I guess we'll find out when I see her tonight.
Steffy: Wait, see her?
Liam: Yeah, she wants to talk to me in person tonight. I mean, I guess that's a good sign, right? I mean, at least there's some logical reason why she's keeping the wedding date.
Steffy: Yeah, there-- there is a reason. She's a Logan. She's self-absorbed.
Liam: Oh, come on, Steffy. That's--that's not it. She's--she's anything but that. And she loves me. It's just...  sighs  we kind of have our wires crossed lately, and it's gonna end, you know? I'm gonna do something about it. I'm gonna talk to her, we're gonna discuss it, and everything is gonna work out fine.
Steffy: Okay.
Rick:  Sighs 
Steffy: Well, do you want me to go in there with you?
Liam: How is that a good idea?
Steffy:  Sighs  Okay, well, like, maybe if I go in there, uh, well, if you call her and, you know, she's busy, or she doesn't have an explanation or... I don't know. I could, you know, stay with you.
Liam: The night?
Steffy: Yeah, I don't-- yeah, I could spend the night with you.  Laughs 
Liam:  Laughs  Come on.
Steffy: What? What?
Liam: No, I can't-- no, I can't do that.
Steffy: Okay. Well, then, uh, can I kiss you? Just a... like, a-a friendly kiss, like the one on the beach.
Liam:  Sighs ","Katie tells Steffy that she is beginning to sound like a broken record that Hope doesn't appreciate Liam and she can do better. Why would Liam put up with all of Hope's other priorities when he can be with Steffy instead? Hope tells Brooke that she hasn't heard from Liam, but she expects the party is in full swing now so he's otherwise engaged. She will explain to him when she sees him. The wedding is just a formality and their real wedding will happen in their hearts tonight. Bill slips away from the party and calls Steffy. He tells her that Liam is miserable and he needs her help – get over to Sunset immediately. Ridge explains why he didn't go to the bachelor party. He'd rather spend the evening with his gorgeous wife rather than Bill Spencer or be a father-in-law type too soon for Liam and force him to behave. Brooke explains that Liam will behave, and Hope is going to be waiting later and spending the night with him.",summ_screen
"Nick: We've got to tell her. We've got no choice here. We've got to tell your mother. Bridget --
Bridget: I'm sorry, Nick. I know this very well could cost you your marriage. But I just -- I can't help being happy. I'm going to be a mother again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: What am I supposed to do? Really, Hector? I mean, Phoebe still feels guilty because she wants to help Shane. She's the one who hurt him. And Shane hasn't done anything. He hasn't threatened me. In fact, he's been nice.
Hector: Taylor, don't kid yourself. That's just his way of worming into your life.
[Doorbell rings]
Stephanie: Hello. Don't we have to start making some plans?
Taylor: Oh, I know, I know. Phoebe's birthday.
Stephanie: Oh, hello, Hector. Are you still living here?
Hector: Nice to hear from you, too, Stephanie.
Stephanie: Did you tell him?
Taylor: About what?
Stephanie: You and Thorne. He needs to know the truth or he's going to think he has the right to stay here. Thorne and Taylor are developing a relationship, Hector.
Hector: Thank you for that, Stephanie. That's very nice. You want something to worry about? There's a person who's more of a threat to Taylor than I am, or ever will be. His name is Shane McGrath and he knows things that we all wish he didn't.
Stephanie: Shane McGrath? What do you mean, he knows things?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phoebe: Hey, be careful with your hand.
Shane: Hey. Yeah, I know, the doctor told me to keep the circulation moving in it.
Phoebe: Here's your breakfast.
Shane: Whoa, look at that.
Phoebe: Enjoy it.
Shane: That looks really good. Hey, hey, hey, hang on. Phoebe, wait a second.
Phoebe: I have to go, Shane.
Shane: Wait, wait, wait, Phoebe -- Phoebe? Hey, don't be afraid of me. I already told you, I'm not going to say anything about the night that Darla got killed.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jackie: Oh, there you are.
Brooke: Oh, Jackie, hi. I was just in the middle of something --
Jackie: No, no, no, I'm not going to keep you. I just wanted to say that -- Eric told me a moment ago that you and Nick renewed your wedding vows?
Brooke: Yes, we did.
Jackie: It's a bit unusual, isn't it? I mean, considering the fact you've just been married three months.
Brooke: No, I know. It's just -- it was challenging. Ridge had pushed some buttons and there were some issues. But your son stood by me.
Jackie: That's because my son absolutely adores you.
Brooke: Yeah, I wish I had appreciated that more than I did.
Jackie: Well, Brooke, now you do. And I think it's marvelous.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bridget: Do you think it's wrong for me to be happy about this child?
Nick: No, no, I think that it's natural.
Bridget: Well, how do you feel?
Nick: A child is going to be born. And that's a beautiful thing, and much bigger than who should or shouldn't have what.
Bridget: Yeah -- I just don't know that my mom is going to be that philosophical about it.
Nick: Well, she may surprise you.
Bridget: How?
Nick: Well, we've talked about it, and she doesn't want to have any more children. I've accepted hers as my own and she just doesn't feel this overwhelming desire to be a mother again.
Bridget: But Nick, this baby could cost you your marriage.
Nick: Well, we don't know that. Not if your mother, somehow, understands. Maybe there's something that can work out for all of us here.
Bridget: What are you talking about?
Nick: Well, I don't know. I don't know, some sort of arrangement that suits everyone.
Bridget: Nick --
Nick: Well, we really don't have much choice, do we? I'm not going to lose your mother over this, Bridget. I just won't accept that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phoebe: It's just that you could say something, Shane. It's scary. I mean, I would lose my mother, she would definitely go to jail. I could even go to jail --
Shane: Hey, hey, hey, phoebe. Phoebe, that's why I'm not going to let that happen, okay?
Phoebe: Okay, you say that. Okay, you say that, but why would you come and pretend to be our gardener and just -- it doesn't make any sense.
Shane: Listen, listen, all I did was clean up a little bit. I shaved, I combed my hair. It's not a big deal.
Phoebe: Don't treat me like a stupid person.
Shane: I'm not.
Phoebe: You knew something extremely dangerous for my family and you didn't say a word.
Shane: Phoebe, I just want to be your friend, okay?
Phoebe: Do you not get that this is an extremely bizarre way of trying to become my friend?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: How does this man know that you killed Darla?
Taylor: Remember the homeless man that tried to help phoebe when her car broke down?
Hector: He creeped her out, so she locked herself in the car until Darla got there.
Stephanie: I remember.
Taylor: That homeless man is Shane.
Stephanie: Has he gone to the police?
Taylor: No.
Stephanie: Has he asked for money?
Taylor: No.
Stephanie: He will. That's what this has be about. Let's just hope that we can fix it with money or we're all going to go to jail. All of us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: My marriage is in a very good place. See? I don't even have to knock on wood to say that.
[Laughter]
Jackie: I'm so happy for you. And for myself, too. Well, isn't it natural that I should start looking forward to my first grandchild?
Brooke: Yes, it is natural. But it's not going to happen.
Jackie: Oh, don't say that.
Brooke: I'm sorry to disappoint you, Jackie.
Jackie: But we both know how much Nick wants to have a child of his own.
Brooke: Nick and I talked about it. He understands that I've already raised Rick and Bridget. And I still have a lot of work to do with Hope and R.J.
Jackie: And you are a CEO of a company, on top of that. I do understand, Brooke. But I would be very careful about assuming that Nick is willing to drop this. It's been his dream for so long. I mean, he wants a child of his own, and you're the only one that can give him that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bridget: You have no idea how much I just wish my mother would accept this pregnancy.
Nick: Well, I've got to get her to accept it. She doesn't want to have children of her own anymore, Bridget --
Bridget: Yeah, but Nick, this is just so different. I'm her daughter -- your ex-wife -- and I'm carrying your child.
Nick: Well, what do you suggest we do? Go find a bridge and jump off of it? Lay our head on the track and wait for the evening train?
Bridget: No, Nick, no --
Nick: Well, then, let's be positive. We're gonna be parents. The two of us. Our DNA, the real thing. And it doesn't matter what mistake led up to this. Your mother will understand. She knows how much I want to have a child. She knows how much I love her. That's the way I look at it. That's the way I choose to look at it.
Bridget: Okay.
Nick: Okay. We'll make it work. I feel these tingling sensations
Bridget: Nick, I feel like you're trying to -- you're even fantasizing about making the best out of a situation that just is not okay.
Nick: Well, let's not forget your mother hasn't lived the most conventional life. If anybody can understand, she can. I say we tell the truth and we hope for the best.
Bridget: Do you want me there when you tell her?
Nick: I should probably do this alone, okay?
Bridget: It's your call. You do know how she's going to react, don't you?
Nick: Well, I'll just have to let her go there. And bring her back safely.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jackie: Look, if it's help you need, I'd be happy to pitch in. In fact, I would be delighted.
Brooke: Thank you, Jackie. But Nick and I have come to a decision.
Jackie: Are you sure it's not your decision, and that he loves you enough just to go along with it?
Brooke: Well, that happens a lot in a good marriage.
Jackie: You know what I'm saying. When Nick lost Nicole, it was just --
Brooke: Jackie, no. Having a child with me will not replace Nicole in Nick's heart. But helping me raise Hope, that will fulfill his need. You'll see. If Nick really wanted a child, he would tell me. But he doesn't, and neither do I.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shane: Phoebe, come on. Admit it. If I'd shown up looking the way I did that night, you guys would have slammed the door right in my face.
Phoebe: But -- but, if you had told us what you saw from the beginning, then none of this would be a problem, right?
Shane: Oh, come on, look at you. You'd be acting the way you are right now, all paranoid. I just wanted to give you a chance to get to know me first. To see that I'm only trying to protect you. Hey, phoebe, I just want to be a part of your life, okay?
Phoebe: Let's just see how it goes, okay? I have to go change. My grandmother's coming to see me.
Shane: Wait, wait, your grandmother's coming?
Phoebe: Yeah, she wants to plan my 18th birthday party. Go eat your food. It's getting cold, I'm sure.
[Shane daydreaming]
Phoebe: Yeah, I'm going to be 18. Legally an adult. I can make my own adult decisions.
Shane: We could really have some fun with that.
Phoebe: We could.
Shane: Couldn't we?
Phoebe: Because, my first decision is that I want to be free.
Shane: Yeah?
Phoebe: Grown up. And I don't want you to leave. Ever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: Stephanie, believe me, I wish Shane knew nothing about any of this. But he's here. I don't know, maybe I'm just trying to convince myself to trust him.
Stephanie: Well, go ahead, but I won't.
Hector: A friend of mine did a background check on him. He's got a restraining order against him in Atlanta --
Taylor: There's an explanation for that, Hector.
Hector: Maybe, Taylor, but have you ever had a restraining order against you? Or has anybody else that you know? I mean, the guy was arrested for theft the same night as Darla's accident, right here in LA, and he never showed up for his arraignment.
Stephanie: Taylor, from everything that he's just said, this boy -- this boy sounds like big trouble. I think we have to get him out of here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jackie: Well, you and my son have only been married for a short while, so who knows? Maybe you'll change your mind.
Brooke: I'm sorry, Jackie, it's not going to happen. And Nick understands. The last thing I need in my life right now is another child.
Taylor: What am I supposed to do, Stephanie? I can't just throw Shane out on the street.
Stephanie: Maybe you're right. Maybe that's too dangerous to do.
Hector: If I could see, I'd get a hold of that guy --
Stephanie: No, please. Let's not have any of that. He'll just end up going to the police, and then we really will be in trouble.
Hector: I covered her tracks pretty well.
Stephanie: I think we have to find a way to neutralize this fellow --
Taylor: Just don't do anything to make him angry. Listen, I've got to take Hector to a doctor appointment and we have to go right now or we'll be late. The car's waiting outside, I'm sure. Come on.
Stephanie: I'm going to wait and see phoebe and talk to her about what she wants to do for her birthday.
Taylor: Okay, all right. Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: Hello.
Shane: Hi. I believe I'm the fellow you're going to neutralize.
Stephanie: Oh, Mr. McGrath. And exactly what is it that you think you want, Mr. McGrath.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Bridget remembering]
Bridget: Oh, you fought so hard.
Nick: I should have been here. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Bridget: It's okay. That's not going to happen to you. Mommy's not going to let that happen. And your daddy won't either. God, please, Nick -- please just convince my mom this isn't the end of the world. Please.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jackie: Nicky, we were just talking about you.
Brooke: Your mother's disappointed that we're not having children. Could you please explain it to her?
Jackie: I am not interfering, all right? I just know how disappointed you must be, too.
Nick: I need to talk to Brooke, Mother.
Jackie: You're asking me to leave?
Nick: Would you mind? I love you.
Jackie: You know I love you, too.
Brooke: Bye, Jackie. So, what's up?
Nick: There's something I have to tell you.
Brooke: Okay, well, I have a meeting, but I could cancel it. Is something wrong?
Nick: Yeah, but potentially wonderful, depending how you choose to look at it.
Brooke: Well, I will certainly will do my best.
Nick: I know you will. Life's funny, you know. It can really throw some curve balls. Especially when the unexpected happens. It seems frightening at first, but so many good things can come out of it. And I believe facing it head-on -- is the best way to -- to face those fears. And they turn out to be blessings.
Brooke: Okay, now you're making me a little bit nervous.
Nick: Just remember, we love each other, right? And we've worked very hard at building a life together for you and for me, and for your children. And nothing is going to take that away. I won't let it.
Brooke: Nick, what are you talking about? What are you trying to tell me?","Nick tells Bridget they have no choice, they HAVE to tell her mother. She knows it may cost him his marriage, but she can't help but be happy that she is going to be a mother. He won't accept the fact that he may lose Brooke. Stephanie stops by to help Taylor with Phoebe's birthday party. She tries to get rid of Hector by spilling the beans that Taylor and Thorne are a twosome so he can move on. He tells her about Shane who knows things about the night Darla was killed. Stephanie suspects blackmail, of course and hopes they can fix it before he goes to police. Shane assures Phoebe that he won't tell anyone the Darla secret. He has fantasies of a newly grown-up 18 year old Phoebe.",summ_screen
"Brooke: This can't be true. This must be a sick joke.
Shauna: We knew you'd be shocked.
Hope: Yeah, I don't think that begins to describe it.
Donna: How does this even happen?
Brooke: Flo is katie's kidney donor? Flo?
Sally: Uh, where does hope keep the extra diapers?
Wyatt: What? If you went through all the extra diapers in the nursery, I mean, we got problems on our hands.
Sally: Ah. Your uncle thinks he's so funny. Oh, no.
Wyatt: [ Laughs ]
Sally: No, I wanted to restock them before hope and liam got home, you know, just so they didn't have to do it whenever they got back.
Wyatt: Well, then let's just, let's look at the list.
Sally: What list?
Wyatt: The list that hope gave us with all the instructions. I mean, I'm sure it tells us where all the extra diapers are, right? It's just I gotta... gotta find the list. Uh-oh. Sal...do you--do you know where the list is?
Sally: I didn't know there was a list.
Wyatt: Did you put it somewhere?
Douglas: Here.
Wyatt: The list! [ Laughs ] Where did you find it?
Douglas: You put it on the fridge so you wouldn't forget where it was.
Wyatt: That's exactly what I did. Thank you. Uh, diapers now. Where are the diapers?
Douglas: Right here.
Wyatt: That's--yeah. That's exactly where they are.
[ Clears throat ]
Sally: Yeah, I could use one of him around our house.
Wyatt: Yeah.
Sally: Wyatt is always losing something.
Wyatt: [ Laughs ] Especially disagreements with her.
Sally: Ha. Ha ha ha ha.
Wyatt: Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Right?
Sally: Well, according to this, it is time for beth's nap.
Wyatt: Sure doesn't seem very sleepy. Maybe we could fudge on the nap time?
Douglas: Mnh-mnh.
Wyatt: Or not.
Douglas: Hope says naps are important.
Sally: And hope is right. They are.
Douglas: Liam usually rocks her in his arms. She likes that a lot.
Wyatt: Well, that's exactly what we're gonna do, right?
Sally: You know, douglas, wyatt and I haven't looked after a lot of babies, and it can be kind of intimidating even with babies as sweet as beth. But with you here, it has been easy-peasy.
Douglas: I like beth a lot. I'm glad she's back with her real family.
Wyatt: Yeah, and we are, too, bud, and it's all 'cause of you. You know, you told the truth, and you were so brave, and everyone is gonna be so grateful to you, and because of you, beth is right back where she belongs.
Douglas: With her mommy hope.
Ridge: All right, shauna. Start explaining.
Shauna: My daughter and i were deeply worried about katie, and so flo, you know, she wanted to help in some way, so she--
Brooke: So she secretly donates her kidney to my sister, hoping what?
Hope: Hoping that all will be forgiven, that we'll just conveniently forget what flo did?
Camille: Everyone, please. Flo and katie have just been through major surgery. They need rest.
Brooke: Yes. You shouldn't have come.
Shauna: And what, you'd prefer that katie never know? I mean, because it seems to me that--
Flo: [ Speaks indistinctly ]
Shauna: No, it's okay, honey. I'm trying to explain.
Dr. Davis: How's our patient? Both patients.
Shauna: Uh, my daughter's doing really well, considering.
Brooke: Katie's doing well, too, aren't you, katie?
Dr. Davis: So I see you've met your donor. I'm sure you and your family are so grateful for what she did. I mean, what a wonderful sacrifice this young woman made on your behalf, and I just wanna say thank you personally for donating your kidney. You really came through for her. I wish there were more people like you. Organ donation is so critically important and--
Camille: Doctor, can I, uh, speak to the two of you outside for a moment?
Dr. Davis: Sure.
Shauna: Look, I realize this is shocking for everyone. But you heard the doctor. Shouldn't we just be grateful to flo that she gave this amazing gift to katie? I mean, isn't that what's most important?
[ Birds chirping ]
Wyatt: Douglas and beth okay?
Sally: Mm, beth is in dreamland, and douglas is reading about knights and dragons.
Wyatt: Nice.
Sally: Any word from the hospital?
Wyatt: Yeah, I mean, the transplant's over. Katie came through like a champ. But there's no complications and everything's gonna be fine, you know?
Sally: Okay, so... cautious optimism. Jeez, what a relief, huh?
Wyatt: Yeah, for everyone who's ever loved katie, and--and especially for will. I mean, if all goes well, he won't lose his mom like douglas did.
Sally: Douglas really does deserve a model.
Wyatt: Talk about strong and resilient at such a young age, too. Like, he helped put an end to all the lies surrounding beth.
Sally: Yeah, lies perpetrated by flo.
Wyatt: Well, sally--
Sally: Look, I get that she wasn't the mastermind behind all of it, but she had plenty of opportunities to come clean, to tell hope that her baby was still alive and breathing and...
Wyatt: I know.
Sally: ...Living with steffy.
Wyatt: I know.
Sally: Look, I get that she was gonna lose a lot and possibly everything. She just stayed silent.
Wyatt: Till the lies got to be too much, but that's not... that's not the girl I fell in love with in high school, you know? That was the girl who was honest even to a fault.
Sally: Yeah, you loved her a lot. It wouldn't hurt so much if you didn'T. She loved you, too. She still does. And I am also positive that she is not going to give up on trying to get you back.
Wyatt: [ Scoffs ]
[ Monitor beeping steadily ]
Flo: It makes me so happy to see that you're okay.
Hope: I don't understand any of this. How is it possible that flo became aunt katie's donor and we weren't told?
Brooke: We should have been told.
Shauna: Flo didn't want anyone to know until after the surgery.
Hope: Yeah, well, she's really good at keeping secrets.
Shauna: Katie needed a kidney. And flo--she was determined to help. She was afraid if you knew she was the donor, that you wouldn't allow it, and looking at all of your reactions, she was right. You would have done anything you could to block it from happening. Flo did what was in her heart. She gave a piece of herself so someone she cares for could live. How anyone can find anything wrong in that...
Katie: Why?
Flo: I did it... I did it because I had to, because I wanted to. Katie, you are my-- my family and--
Shauna: Honey, you don't have to right now. You're very weak still.
Flo: It's okay, mom. I wanna say this now. I know that I hurt you. I know that I hurt hope. And you're all family. I know that you all hate me. But I'm also very aware that my dad would be... very disappointed in me. [ Monitor beeping steadily ] I never met him. I never got to know him except through all of you. And there are a couple things that are really clear. He was a great person, and he would've sacrificed anything to save his family. So why? I did it for you, katie. I did it for will. [ Voice breaking ] And I did it for everyone who loves you like I do. So... I also did it for my father. Because I want him to be able to see a part of himself in me. And I want him to be proud of me. Ancestry provided me the opportunity
Sally: Why are we still talking about flo? 'Cause if I remember correctly, you and I are engaged.
Wyatt: This is very true. But I-I do need to put a ring on this finger so that the whole world knows about it. I just don't want you doubting my commitment. I don't want you wondering if I'm thinking about flo.
Sally: You're not? Ever? I mean, she was your first love.
Wyatt: What--what about your first love?
Sally: He didn't feel the same way about me as I did about him. That was not true for you and flo. She loved you, and you loved her back.
Wyatt: Okay, we were kids.
Sally: And now you're not. Okay? It didn't stop you from picking right back up where you left off the second she turned up in L.A.
Wyatt: Yeah, but a lot has happened since then. I now know of the side to flo that she kept hidden, or at least a side she didn't even know she had until she got pulled into buckingham's scheme.
Sally: Yeah, okay, well, this much I know. Despite whatever is going on between you two at the moment, she still wants you.
Wyatt: Okay, look, ther--there is nothing that I can think of that flo can do to get me to see her differently.
Donna: Sis... don't misunderstand. I'm not forgiving flo for what she did to hope. But...I think we need to at least...thank her for... giving katie her kidney. I mean, we could have lost a sister. Will could have lost a mother. I-I can't just ignore that.
Brooke: Thank you. But it doesn't erase what you did.
Hope: I agree with my mother. Of course we're grateful that aunt katie is all right, but it doesn't absolve flo.
Brooke: You think that you're just wiping the slate clean. There is no forgetting what you did to my daughter and to beth. You kept a mother and daughter apart for months. You saw her grieve over the loss of her daughter, and you knew that beth was alive, and you didn't say a word, not one word. So you giving a kidney doesn't really matter. I mean, yes, of course, we're glad that katie is alive and doing well, but it doesn't change the way we feel, doesn't change the way i feel, doesn't change the way hope feels about what you did. And it definitely doesn't mean that you're back in the logan family, because you're not a logan, and you never will be.
Katie: What you did to our family... so much hurt... so many lives... I won't ask anyone to accept you or forgive you. [ Voice breaking ] But I'm so grateful for you. [ Crying ] Your father gave his life for me, and because of you, that gift hasn't been wasted. Because of you, I opened up my eyes, and I could see my beautiful boy smiling down at me. Because of you... he's got his mother back. And I've got my life back. And your father would be proud of you. Humira patients, you inspire us.
[ Birds chirping ]
Wyatt: All's quiet in the nursery.
Sally: Good, 'cause this whole baby thing is making my head spin.
Wyatt: [ Chuckles ] Well, you better get a second wind, miss spectra, because there are some things on this list, half of which we didn't do yet.
Sally: I don't even know what half these things are, I'm gonna be honest.
Wyatt: I don't know, either, but we gotta figure it out if we ever want kids one day.
Sally: Uh, I think we need to tie the knot first.
Wyatt: Oh, yeah, I forgot about that.
Sally: Mm-hmm.
Wyatt: Yeah.
Sally: Yeah. I'm ready when you are, snookums.
Wyatt: I'm sorry. What? ""Snookums""?
Sally: I don't have a pet name for you, and I was trying one out.
Wyatt: ""Snookums.""
Sally: I bet flo had a pet name for you.
Wyatt: Well, if she did, it sure wasn't ""snookums.""
Sally: Sorry. I didn't mean to bring her up again. I just--
Wyatt: It's fine. Okay? Forget about it. I just--I just want you to know you don't have anything to worry about, okay?
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Dr. Davis: Everything okay?
Ridge: Yeah, everything's fine. We're just emotional.
Donna: A lot emotional.
Dr. Davis: Understandable. Well, both patients need to rest. Can you take ms. Fulton back to her room, please?
Katie: Thank you. I'll never be able to thank you enough.
Shauna: I'll be right there, honey.
Ridge: I'm getting coffee. You want coffee?
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Shauna: Katie, thank you so much for saying that to her, for thanking her for her sacrifice. I'm so grateful, and we're very pleased that you're gonna be okay.
Donna: Hey. Can I get you anything?
Katie: Just stay until bill and liam and will get back.
Hope: We're not gonna go anywhere.
Brooke: I'm gonna go get will.
Shauna: Are you sure my daughter isn't in too much pain? Because I just worry that--
Nurse: Everyone's taking very good care of her.
Shauna: Thank you. [ Indistinct conversations ] Brooke. I just wanna tell you how thrilled I am that katie's doing so well. Hopefully the transplant will help her get her life back and her future. That's what flo and i are praying for.
Brooke: What else are you praying for, shauna?
Shauna: Excuse me?
Brooke: Are you also praying that despite what I said in that hospital room, that hope and I might change the way we feel about flo after what she did for katie? I mean, that was your little speech, right? You wanted the logans to know that we were indebted to you.
Shauna: No, that's not--
Brooke: Good, good, because we're not. I do believe that flo was... sincere when she talked about why she had the surgery. You know, she did it for katie and for the family, especially for storm.
Shauna: Flo loves the logans, and the minute that she found out that katie was in renal failure--
Brooke: Don't you dare paint her out to be a saint, because she's not, not after what she did to my daughter. She can just slither on back to where she came from. No matter how many organs she donates, she is not back in the family. Do you understand me? And you...you are as guilty as she is, so I am putting you on notice, too. Stay away from me, stay away from my sisters, and stay away from my husband.","Brooke says this must be a sick joke. Flo could not be the donor. Sally and Wyatt babysit Beth and Douglas. Wyatt loses the list of instructions but Douglas comes to the rescue. Wyatt says maybe this one time Beth can skip her nap. Douglas says no, Hope says they are very important. He likes Beth a lot and glad she is back with her real family. Ridge tells Shauna to start explaining. The doctor tells them that this is a wonderful sacrifice and she wishes there were more people like Flo who would donate. Flo tells Katie that it makes her happy to see her okay. Brooke says they should have been told. Shauna said they were afraid they would say no if they knew it was Flo and seeing their faces now she would have been right. Flo says she is family and she had to do this. She knows she hurt Hope and they all hate her and are very disappointed in her. And she never got to know her father except through them. She knows he would have sacrificed anything for his family. She did this for everyone who loves Katie ..and she did it for her father. She wants to see part of him in her and know that he would be proud of her. Sally asks Wyatt why they are still talking about Flo. She seems to remember they are engaged even though she knows Flo will not give up trying to get him back. Wyatt says he does know another side of Flo now that she apparently kept hidden. There is not a thing he can think of now that would make him see her differently now. He needs to put a ring on Sally's finger. Donna tells the others that because Katie is alive and well she cannot feel vindictive toward Flo. Brooke finally says thanks but it certainly does not erase what Flo originally did to hurt her daughter. Hope joins into that she is grateful that Katie is alive thanks to Flo but it does not absolve her. Katie joins in last with tears in her eyes that thanks to Flo she was able to open her eyes and see her son again. She will always be grateful for that.",summ_screen
"Mateo: Everything will be okay.
Quinn: [ Sighs ] I don't see how. My son is being corrupted by katie logan, and when I dare express my concern, my husband gets mad and he walks out.
Mateo: It'll blow over. I'm sure no man could stay mad at you for long.
Quinn: [ Sighs ]
Mateo: Are you okay?
Quinn: It's my back.
Mateo: You must have aggravated the sprain.
Quinn: [ Groans ] Things got a little...physical with katie.
Mateo: Well, let's put you back on the table before the muscles tighten up.
Quinn: What was I supposed to do? I had to get that woman off of my son, and then to add insult to injury, I find out that my husband knew and he didn't tell me.
Eric: Oh, god, katie. My wife did this?
Katie: She burst into my house, found me and wyatt together, and...attacked me.
Charlie: I don't eat anything I can't pronounce.
Pam: [ Whispering ] Oh, my god, charlie! Charlie. Look over there.
Charlie: What? Where?
Pam: Follow my eyeballs. Over there. Sheila carter is working here! I should have listened to you and not come here. Now our lunch is ruined.
Sheila: Charlie, right? Pam. I know you both look, uh, a bit surprised, but it is true. I'm waitressing here at my favorite restaurant. ""My name is sheila, and I'll be your server.""
Pam: Cute. And your favorite restaurant just happens to be as close to forrester creations as possible?
Sheila: That's just a happy coincidence. I'm trying really hard to jump-start a new life.
Pam: I'm calling malarkey on your ""happy coincidence."" You just happened to find a job here, practically five steps from forrester creations?
Sheila: I know, it'S... it's true, though.
Charlie: Yeah. Of all the restaurants in los angeles...
Sheila: You know, I'm sorry, charlie. Does my presence here bother you?
Charlie: No. No, no, no, no. I'm just -- I'm just saying, i mean, you could have waitressed anywhere.
Sheila: Well, I got a job here, and I really do like it here. So I'm -- I'm not gonna quit. So can I get you anything?
[ Cellphone chimes ]
Charlie: Oh, come on. Not now.
Pam: What?
Charlie: Pammy, I got to go.
Pam: Oh!
Charlie: I got to put out a minor forrester fire.
Pam: You want me to get you takeout?
Charlie: Yeah.
Sheila: You know what, don't worry, I'll keep pammy company.
Charlie: Uh, are you okay with this? I mean, you can come back with me, you know.
Pam: I'm fine, charlie. I'm fine. I'm a big girl. [ Laughs ] So, I guess you're gonna be taking my order?
Sheila: Well, you know, first, there are just a couple things I'd like to say.
Pam: Okay. I can't imagine what.
Sheila: You have reservations about me.
Pam: [ Scoffs ] Yeah! Based on the past.
Sheila: Okay, but what did you just say? The past. Now, I did some terrible things, pam, but I'm not that person anymore. You know, rehabilitation, it truly does work, and I am the best self right now than I have ever been. Ask eric. He'll vouch for that. That much, at least. Which brings me to what you and I do have in common. We both want what's best for eric.
Katie: Okay, I know that you have invested a lot in the new and improved quinn, but that woman is as unstable as she has ever been.
Eric: I admit, she's been pretty intense these days.
Katie: You think? She came into my house, clearly uninvited, burst into my bedroom, and went berserk!
Eric: All right, katie. Tell me exactly what happened.
Katie: I'll tell you what happened. You married a crazy person! That's what happened!
Quinn: I can't unsee what i saw. My son in bed with that... cougar. Oh, I don't like katie. I don't trust her. And everyone knows that, including my husband and my son. Especially them. And eric knew all along -- [ Sighs ] How could he do that?
Mateo: Did you ask?
Quinn: He said that wyatt wanted to tell me himself.
Mateo: Sounds reasonable.
Quinn: It does?
Mateo: Yeah. You're just too wound up to see it. Let go, mrs. Forrester.
Quinn: [ Exhales sharply ]
Mateo: Focus on your breath. Come on. In... ...and out.
Quinn: [ Exhales sharply ]
Mateo: In... ...and out. There you go. Relax. Stop thinking. Give yourself over to me.
Katie: Wyatt and I were together in the privacy of my own bedroom. We were...spending some time together, which is probably why we didn't hear quinn come in, because she certainly wasn't invited! And then suddenly, I hear her voice from the doorway!
Eric: And that's when she saw you and wyatt together.
Katie: She screamed like someone was being murdered. And then she ordered wyatt out of the bed, which obviously he couldn't do, and then she ordered me out of the bed, and yanked me by my arm. I mean, out of my own bed! And then she threatened me. She said I could never even lay eyes on wyatt again.
Eric: I can't believe this. I knew it would upset her to find out about this, but this -- this is too much.
Katie: Listen, it's way too much, okay? You have forgiven her for everything that she's done, all of the terrible things she has done. You have been her champion. You have invested in this image of her, that she's changed, but she has not changed. She was violent before, and she's violent now. She gave sheila a concussion in your home, and she attacked me in my home! I mean, really -- is this the woman that you want to spend the rest of your life with?
Pam: I have to give you credit. You have been shooting pretty straight since you came back. I mean, at least from the little I've heard from eric.
Sheila: So eric's been talking about me.
Pam: No -- [ Scoffs ] I wouldn't say that.
Sheila: He knows that I've changed.
Pam: Well, you know eric. He wants to think the best about everybody, until you give him reason not to.
Sheila: I'm not gonna do that. You know, it means so much to me that eric is okay with my presence here in L.A., And you know, I love L.A. L.A. Is my home. And so are the forresters. Including you. We go back so far. We have so much history. Albeit, not all of it was good. We're still connected. You know, everyone who knew loved and feared stephanie.
Pam: [ Sighs ] I miss her so much.
[ Sighs ]
Sheila: I know. And we had our differences, but quinn? This deranged, crazy, blight on stephanie's memory? I mean, do you honestly believe your sister would approve? She is a bad mark on eric's reputation, on the whole family, and you know that, pam. Your stephanie's sister. People listen to you. This is about eric's happiness. Do you honestly believe stephanie would approve of quinn?
Quinn: [ Groans ] It hurts.
Mateo: Breathe through it.
Quinn: [ Inhales sharply ]
Mateo: Better?
Quinn: Yeah. [ Moans ] I so needed this.
Mateo: Well... you're very tense.
Quinn: I'm scared. Eric was so angry. Do you think I overreacted?
Mateo: No. I understand a mother's instinct of wanting to protect her son.
Quinn: It feels really good to be understood.
Mateo: Well, I'm here for you, mrs. Forrester. Whatever you need.
Eric: Look, I -- I have to admit that quinn's behavior lately...distresses me.
Katie: Yeah! It should! Eric, she attacked me in my bedroom! I mean, my bedroom! I mean, there's zero justification for this. I realize that she is your wife and you love her, but she is completely out of control, and i have serious doubts about her mental stability. I mean, is this really how you want to live your life? Just running after quinn doing damage control and cleaning up her messes? I mean, what happens when she does something that you can't fix? When she seriously hurts someone. Or worse! Eric, I care about you. I do. I don't want to see you get hurt because you...fell for a nutcase. There's got to be someone else out there for you.
Sheila: Come on, pam. It's just us girls. Be honest.
Pam: [ Sighs ] Do I think that quinn is the best partner for eric? No. But neither are you, sheila.
Sheila: Me?
Pam: Yeah, I mean, come on. Just us girls, you got to admit it. You want him back. That's why you're hanging around.
Sheila: No. No. I -- I told you -- I just want his happiness, regardless of how he gets there. I don't think quinn is the one to do that. On the short term, maybe, but she's gonna hurt him again, pam. You mark my words.
Pam: Eric doesn't want to hear one word against her. He disowned the family when we tried to tell him that marrying her was a mistake.
Sheila: Yeah, but you know what, I think it'd be hard for the forrester family to really accept anybody after stephanie.
Pam: It is so nice to hear somebody give my sister the respect she deserves. Sometimes, it feels like she's just gone. From everybody.
Sheila: You know that's not true, pam. It's just... you know, life goes on.
Pam: Yeah, well, part of me wishes that it didn't, and part of me is, like, screaming inside -- ""where's my sister?!""
[ Sighs ]
Sheila: Look, I'm sorry. You had a difficult loss.
Pam: Thank you for noticing.
Sheila: I have so enjoyed this girl time, but I've got to tell you, I've got to get your order in. They're probably screaming in the kitchen. If -- if you ever want to pick up where we left off, you know where to find me. I'm not going anywhere.
Quinn: Mmm. [ Exhales deeply ] Why does that feel so good?
Mateo: Certain nerves, muscles, blood vessels are being stimulated. It induces relaxation.
Quinn: Mmm. You certainly know your stuff, mateo.
Mateo: As long as you're pleased.
Quinn: You worked wonders on me. Really. I'm having a very hard time clearing my mind, focusing on my breath. Eric and I rarely disagree, let alone fight. Maybe... you know, maybe I did overreact, seeing wyatt and katie together.
Mateo: You said you didn't trust her.
Quinn: Mnh-mnh. Not a bit.
Mateo: You were looking out for your family. I get that. Your fire. Determination. You're a passionate person. I am, too.
Mateo: How do you feel?
Quinn: So much better. Your hands are a national treasure. They know exactly where to go and how much pressure to apply.
Mateo: Well, massage is a dialogue. Your body directs the conversation.
Quinn: Huh.
[ Knocks on door ]
Eric: Quinn, I want to talk to you.
Quinn: Eric!
Eric: What's going on with you? I can't believe you! I just came from katie! You attacked her? What's wrong with you?!
Quinn: Eric, I --
Eric: I want to talk to my wife alone. Katie thinks you're out of control, and I can't deny that. I mean, first, it was sheila. Not once, but twice, in this house there were violent altercations, one of them ending in a concussion, and now today, you go to katie's house, you attack her in her own home, you yank out of her own bed? She has marks on her arm from what you did to her today! I can't keep defending you! I'm so disappointed! I'm so disappointed in you!
Sheila: Tell me you're not making this up.
Mateo: No, it's all true. Mr. And mrs. Forrester got into a huge argument.
Sheila: Quinn went after katie logan? Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but why on earth would she do that?
Mateo: You're not gonna believe it, but mrs. Forrester found her son in bed with katie.
Sheila: [ Laughs ] Yes! God, I knew it. This is wonderful! Quinn must have imploded!
Mateo: Yeah, she dragged her out of bed.
Sheila: Oh, this is so gloriously dumb! She has to know how eric feels about his precious little katie, little miss logan that can do no wrong. And yet, quinn still attacks her? After doing the same to me? This escalating pattern of violence... ooh. Not good, quinn.
Mateo: Well, she must have dragged ms. Logan pretty hard. She threw out her back.
Sheila: [ Laughs ] Sheila, table 23 is waiting for their check.
Sheila: Okay. You took care of the situation, right?
Mateo: Well, I did my job. I gave her a massage.
Sheila: Excellent.
Mateo: [ Sighs ] It hardly felt like a chore. Mrs. Forrester's an attractive woman.
Sheila: Yeah, well, i wouldn't go so far as to say that, but what about eric?
Mateo: Well, mr. Forrester came in looking for her. He had just come back from ms. Logan'S. I've never seen him more angry. He laid into her right then and there. I stood by the door trying to see if I could hear, but i didn't want to risk him storming out and catching me. I would have been fired.
Sheila: No, we -- we have you perfectly positioned, mateo. We don't want anything like that to happen. Good work.
Mateo: I better go in case mrs. Forrester needs me.
Sheila: [ Chuckles ] You keep me posted. We will be together again, eric. Together at last.","Eric is almost in disbelief when Katie shows him her arm where Quinn attacked her after coming into her home uninvited. Quinn tells Mateo she is okay, just a little physical pain but more emotional as she has to get Katie away from her son. Pam and Charlie have lunch at Il Guardino and she is surprised to see Sheila there as their server. So convenient, Pam says, right next door almost to Forrester. Charlie gets a call that he must go and Sheila says she can send takeout for him and keep Pam company in the meantime. When she sits down Sheila says she knows Pam has reservations about her, things that she did in the past but she is the best she has ever been. She can even ask Eric. They both have that in common. They both want what is best for Eric. Katie tells Eric his wife is clearly as unhinged as she has ever been. He has married a crazy person. She and Wyatt were upstairs spending some private time and Quinn came bounding in when she clearly was not invited and proceeded to scold them and ordered her out of her own bed. Eric has done everything for Quinn and she promised she had changed but she has not. There has to be someone else out for him. Sheila tells Pam that she loves Eric and she considers this her home now. She cannot believe Stephanie would approve of Quinn. Quinn has put a blight on Stephanie's memory. Quinn gets another treatment from Mateo and starts talking about the cougar after her son. He works his magic with his fingers and tells her to just relax and think as she slowly breathes in and out. Mateo tells her that he is there for her no matter what she needs.",summ_screen
"Ridge: Well, I did what had to be done. The judge owed me a favor, so I called it in.
Thorne: Well, I'm glad you did.
Ridge: I wasn't sure how you were gonna react.
Thorne: Seriously? You gave will a chance for a better life. You should be proud of yourself. I'm proud of you -- and grateful. Bill's not a great guy.
Ridge: Ah, you have no idea. First he went after steffy, and... hey, why don't you guess what he's up to now?
Bill: Katie is now allowing me to see will as much as i want! How did you do it?!
Brooke: I didn'T. Katie did.
Bill: Come on, brooke. She fought so hard for full custody. Now she's practically sharing it with me. You're incredible. Whatever you said to her changed everything for me. I've got my son back... all because of you, brooke -- all because of you.
Quinn: Okay, question. How many pam and charlies does it take to make a lemon bar?
Eric: That's a joke, right?
Quinn: Well, they have been in the kitchen for a really long time.
Eric: I hope they're not bickering in there.
Quinn: I don't know. I mean, pam protects that recipe like it's a priceless heirloom. Maybe charlie is trying to add a new ingredient to the mix. Heaven help us.
Pam: [ Laughs ]
Charlie: You know, I almost swallowed your engagement ring.
Pam: I can't believe that you hid my [Laughing] Engagement ring in the lemon bars, charlie.
Charlie: The one thing you love only second to me, right?
Pam: Right.
Charlie: [ Sighs ] Pamela ann... will you be my wife?
Pam: [ Sniffles ] Yes, charlie webber. I would love to be your wife.
[ Sighs ]
Charlie: This is good. Come on this side.
Pam: Oh. Well, you don't know.
[ Both laugh ]
Eric: What? What? No lemon bar?
Quinn: What have you two been doing in the kitchen all this time? Wait. I don't want to know the answer to that question.
Pam: Well, actually, you might want to know the answer to that question, quinn, 'cause it was very, um -- how do I say? -- Engaging.
Charlie: Oh-ho-ho.
Pam: [ Laughing ] Pretty good, right?
Eric: Uh, charlie, you got a little, uh, -- you got a little something right there.
Charlie: Oh.
Eric: Corner of your mouth there.
Charlie: Oh, no. Thank you, dear.
Pam: Thank you.
Eric: Yeah. All right. All right. All right. What is this? You two are up to something. I want to know what it is.
Pam: Us?
Charlie: Us?
Pam: No. W-we're not up to anything. Are we, charlie?
Charlie: Nope!
Pam: Because --
Quinn: Um, pam, pam, what is that on your finger?
Pam: What? Oh, this? It's -- it's just... I'm engaged! Isn't it great?! Charlie and I -- well, he proposed to me.
[ Chuckles ]
Charlie: Ta-da!
Pam: Isn't it beautiful?
[ Chuckles ]
Thorne: Wait a minute. Bill has been hitting on brooke?
Ridge: Apparently, it's been going for a while.
Thorne: How'd you find out?
Ridge: Steffy walked in on 'em.
Thorne: Where?
Ridge: Here. Right here in my office. Bill kissing my wife in my office.
Brooke: Quite the coincidence, running in to you here.
Bill: Well, you know, they say there are no coincidences, right? I guess we proved 'em wrong.
Brooke: Did we?
Bill: No. I tracked you down.
Brooke: [ Sighs ]
Bill: Come on, brooke. I had to see you.
Brooke: Bill!
Bill: I-I know. I know. You're off limits. But, my god, what you did for me... you -- you literally gave me my son back. The only thing I can't fathom is how you did it. What did you say to katie to convince her?
Brooke: I just told her the truth.
Brooke: You bribed the judge?
Ridge: I didn't bribe anybody.
Brooke: You told him to side with katie.
Ridge: I was protecting a little boy.
Brooke: You did it to get revenge on bill by taking his son away!
Ridge: It was a clear-cut case. The judge would have ruled in katie's favor anyway.
Pam: Thank you, eric.
Eric: Yeah. I am so happy for the two of you. We both are. Well, uh, to the, uh -- the magic and the wonder of marriage. May the two of you be as happy as quinn and I are.
Quinn: Cheers.
Pam: Thank you, mr. Forrester.
Quinn: I've never see you gesture so much, pam. It must be a learned attribute.
Pam: Well, with this beautiful thing on my finger, I think it's about to be. Hey, what's your professional opinion, quinn?
Quinn: Um...
Pam: Really.
Quinn: Let me see. [ Sighs ] I think it's really, really lovely.
Charlie: Thank you.
Pam: It is.
Quinn: What's with all the little yellow bits, though?
Pam: Oh.
Charlie: Oh, that must be leftover lemon bar.
Quinn: Oh, that's right. You said you put it in the tray. Here. May I?
Pam: Yes. Thank you very much.
Charlie: You know, I thought I'd licked all that off, but here -- let me have another go at it.
Quinn: It was in his mouth!
Pam: Well, presentation is everything.
Eric: All right, look, you two -- uh... have you given any thought to where you're gonna get married?
Charlie: Mnh-mnh. I don't think we have given that much thought.
Pam: Well, for me... what could possibly be better than right here, eric? I mean... you know, if that would be okay with you.
Quinn: In -- in our living room?
Pam: I sure would love it.
Thorne: I can't believe this. Spencer and brooke making out, and steffy walked in on them?
Ridge: Yeah. And she struggled with telling me. She didn't know if she should or not. In the end, she did, and I'm glad she did.
Thorne: Well, after everything he's done to this family... what are you gonna do?
Ridge: I don't know. Brooke told me it would never happen again.
Thorne: It shouldn't have happened in the first place. You guys have been married for like two seconds.
Ridge: I understand that. He's playing on her sympathies for his case, I guess. I don't know.
Thorne: Okay.
Ridge: And I told her that she can't be anywhere near him ever again.
Thorne: And she agreed?
Ridge: Yes, she agreed. We can't trust bill. Look what he's done. Look at how he manipulated brooke and katie. I got to do something. I'm gonna protect my wife and I'm gonna protect my family from spencer.
Brooke: You didn't have to pay for my business lunch.
Bill: Are you kidding me? After what you've done for me, I should buy you a private island somewhere.
Brooke: You need to stay away from me, bill. I promised ridge that you would.
Bill: Well, you shouldn't make promises that I can't keep.
Brooke: I'm serious.
Bill: He's that upset with you?
Brooke: He's upset with you for kissing me!
Bill: That's because he thinks there's something more to it.
Brooke: Well, there isn'T. I'm in love with my husband -- only my husband.
Bill: And yet you jumped through hoops to get katie to let me spend more time with my son.
Brooke: Because you deserve it, and so does will.
Bill: You saw katie several times before the hearing and tried to convince her. Then the judge rules in her favor. And -- and now she's practically sharing custody with me. I mean, you're a miracle worker, and when I find out what you said to convince her --
Brooke: Bill, just let it go. You have a blessing. Your son is back in your life. You need to focus on that.
Bill: That's exactly what I'm going to do. But the true blessing in my life, brooke... is you.
Brooke: [ Sighs softly ] I-I have to go. Thank you for paying the bill. That's the last time you'll ever have to do that.
Pam: All the history in this home -- my sister, you, eric, all the nieces and nephews running in and out.
Eric: Stephanie would be so pleased that you're getting married.
Pam: I know.
Quinn: How about a destination wedding? Santa barbara. Oh, or wine country, right? Because I think eric and I would love to chip in on that for you. [Laughing] Good, eric, do you remember when I first moved in here with tiny all those years ago to live with you and steph?
Eric: Of course I do. I remember it well. You were starting a whole new life for yourself.
Pam: Yeah.
Charlie: Yeah, a-and you made her feel so welcome and -- and like part of the family.
Pam: You did, eric. And, you know, if you hadn't been so kind, I don't know that I would have stayed, and I never would have met charlie, so...
Charlie: Yeah.
Pam: ...Yeah. I mean, you don't know what it would mean to me to get married in front of that fireplace, underneath my sister's portrait -- you know, the true matriarch. It would just be a dream come true.
Quinn: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. You -- you want to put stephanie's portrait up there?
Pam: Well, yeah, if that would be okay -- you know, like at ridge and brooke's wedding. It was just so incredible, having her in the room with us that day.
Quinn: You want to take my portrait down and you want to put stephanie's portrait up?
Pam: Well, she's my sister, quinn.
Quinn: I know she's your sister. And she'll be with you in spirit wherever you get married.
Charlie: Yeah. Well, you know, why don't we talk about this --
Pam: Actually, I happen to know where the portrait is, eric. You know, I mean, if this all wouldn't be too much to ask. So...is it, eric? Is is too much to ask?
Thorne: I can't even imagine what I would do to that guy if he even tried to hit on katie.
Ridge: I wouldn't put it past him.
Thorne: Yeah, but, you know, she -- she would never, uh, go for that, put up with it.
Ridge: Neither did brooke.
Thorne: Well... it did happen twice.
Ridge: She got caught off guard, and spencer -- that's what he does. He knows what he wants. He knew exactly what he was doing. He wants my wife now.
Thorne: You know, after what happened with steffy... I thought for sure he would just kind of stay away from me.
Ridge: Yeah, I thought that, too. But, apparently, that's not spencer.
Thorne: So, is brooke gonna stay away?
Ridge: Yeah. No private conversations and no private meetings. She saw how upset I was, so, yeah, I think she's gonna stay away from him.
Thorne: But is he going to stay away from her?
Ridge: [ Scoffs ] [ Sighs ] If he walks up, she's gonna walk away, or, better still, she's gonna give me a phone call. I would like nothing more than to be in his face. I'm not gonna do this. I'm not gonna tolerate him hitting on my wife ever again.
Bill: [ Chuckles softly ] My boy's back in my life... and all because of brooke.
Brooke: Bill kissed me, and i put a stop to it. This is why I don't like to bring up bill's name, because this is how you get, and it scares me.
Ridge: I get this way... when someone is kissing me wife and she doesn't tell me about it.
Brooke: I'm sorry. I should have told you.
Bill: Brooke, you went to the mat for me, and I can't thank you enough. You're a hell of a woman, brooke.
Ridge: You are my light... and my shining star. It scares me so much to think that someone could take that away from me. Don't ever let anyone take that light away. Promise me.
Brooke: [ Sighs ]
Ridge: Hey. How was your meeting? What, something happened? What's wrong?
Quinn: Sweetheart, another wedding, so close to the holidays?
Pam: Well, we could totally do it sooner, you know, so it wouldn't have to be close to the holidays.
Charlie: Uh, darling, we -- we can't plan a wedding overnight.
Pam: Well, it wouldn't be overnight, but don't forget how quickly we did hope's wedding.
Quinn: Yeah, but you two are such a unique couple, you know? I mean, why would you want one of those boring old ""do you take this man to be your blah blah blah?"" Kind of weddings, you know? What about medieval knights? You love medieval knights. How about you do it there? You know, you're guinevere, you're arthur. We can dress ridge up as sir lancelot. Come on. That'll be fun.
Pam: You don't want us to have the wedding here.
Eric: We would love to host your wedding here -- both of us, wouldn't we?
Pam: Really?
Quinn: I-I-I-I think that charlie, the groom, should have a say in this, right? I mean, don't -- don't -- don't you want your say, charlie? You know, come on. I mean, king arthur, right, and all the forrester men would be knights at the round table, you know? [ Imitates fanfare playing ] It would be fun.
Charlie: That'd be fun.
Pam: Charlie.
Charlie: Oh. Oh. Or not. I'm gonna do exactly what my lovely bride wants.
Pam: Oh, thank you. And thank you, eric. I mean, you -- you don't know what this means to me, to -- to be married here in the home that my sister lived in for all those decades -- it would just make my wedding day the happiest day of my life.
Eric: We'll make it a day you'll never forget.
Pam: Thank you, eric. Thank you. [ Sniffles ]
[ Indistinct conversation ]
Ridge: Brooke, what happened at the meeting?
Brooke: [ Sighs ] Oh, nothing out of the ordinary.
Ridge: Really? 'Cause your face is telling a different story.
Brooke: Something did happen. Uh, so, I was sitting there... at the restaurant after my business meeting and, uh, taking some notes, and I looked up, and he was there.
Ridge: Not spencer?
Brooke: Yeah. It was bill. He just appeared. And I didn't invite him, ridge.
Ridge: Well, that's what happens now. Wherever you are, he is.
Brooke: He wanted to tell me that katie gave him access to will.
Ridge: Why? Tell you why? How did he know where you were?
Brooke: I don't know! He found out somehow. But I certainly didn't invite him. He just showed up.
Ridge: Ah.
Brooke: He wanted to thank me, and he said that katie can see things more clearly now because I discussed the custody situation with her.
Ridge: Yeah, because you told her about the judge and me.
Brooke: Yes, I did. She deserved to know. But I swore her to secrecy. She's not gonna say anything to bill.
Ridge: You can't say anything to bill! Why don't you get this? Bill is poison. He's poison to you, to your sister, to thorne, but more than anything else, he's poison to that little boy.
Brooke: But he loves that little boy. That's why he came to the restaurant to tell me.
Ridge: No, no, no, no. He came to the restaurant because of you, because he wants you. He's going after you.
Brooke: Ridge, please don't overreact.
Ridge: I'm not overreacting! Got some guy kissing my wife.
Brooke: I don't care about bill. Don't you see that?
Ridge: Don't you see that i need to do something? I'm gonna end this. How do I end this?
Brooke: Stop it! Stop talking like that. You're sounding like bill. And you're not like that. You are sweet and gentle, and you are my husband and I love you. And bill can't get to us. So just stop it. Okay?
[ Sighs softly ]","Charlie washes off the ring and tells Pam that he almost swallowed that. He gets down on bended knee and asks if she will be his wife. They play coy but enjoy teasing Eric and Quinn with the engaging question. Both are happy for them. Eric gives a toast to the magic and wonderment of marriage and hopes they will be happy as he and Quinn. Pam says she would like the ceremony to be right here if it is okay with Eric. He agrees that would make Stephanie so happy. He's at odds though when Pam wants to hang Stephanie's portrait up and Quinn isn't happy with that idea. She even encourages Charlie to be a knight and do it medieval style. But Pam keeps insisting if it is not too much trouble it would make her day to get married here where her sister lived for decades. So it is settled, it will be at Eric's. Thorne tells Ridge that Ridge did what he had to do to give Will a better home; he is grateful for his brother stepping in. They wonder what they can do now. All Ridge knows is that Brooke knows she cannot be around Bill. He has to protect her. He will not tolerate that ever again.",summ_screen
"Pilot: I radioed the tower and informed them there's been a delay. We have clearance to leave Puerto Vista as soon as they arrive.
Massimo: All right, thanks, Jake. Well, hopefully Stephanie and Brooke will get here soon.
Nick: I'll try Brooke's cell again. I should have never let her go off like that.
Massimo: Oh, Dominick, listen -- she just lost her husband, you know? She needs some time alone to say her final goodbyes.
Nick: I just wanna make sure she's okay. Come on, Brooke, where the hell are you?
Brooke: I'm right here.
Nick: Are you all right?
Ridge: You bet she's all right. [Massimo gasps] And so am I.
Sally: Well, my darling little girl, it seems to be the season of publicity and hype in the rag trade. I see Fenmore's department store has a couple of full-page ads pushing the season a little bit. They're advertising their pre- Thanksgiving sale. That's ridiculous. What happened to Halloween? I don't know. I don't get it. Everybody's rushing around, pushing things ahead. Doesn't make any sense. Wait a minute -- what's this? What is this? I can't believe this. What in the name of all that's holy is going on here?
Ty: What's the verdict, boss?
Oscar: You know, not bad for a rush job.
Ty: And what about the radio spots?
Oscar: I'll get amber on it. If she ever shows up.
Amber: You want me to leave?
Deacon: Look, I don't want to confuse my son. I think the longer you stay here, the more likely it is that's gonna happen.
Amber: Confuse him? I am his mother, not some stranger!
Deacon: Look, I know that. I know --
Amber: Then why are you doing this? Huh? Why? Never mind, I know why.
Deacon: Look, look -- you helped me out. You pitched in when Macy had her accident --
Amber: You know what, Deacon? Your wife is in a coma. You need me here --
Deacon: No, what I need is for you to leave. And I need you to do it before he gets back from school.
Amber: You mean I don't even get to say goodbye?
Deacon: I'll make sure he understands.
Amber: Right. You'll have saint Bridget explain to him that his mother is such a shrew that she can't be around him anymore.
Bridget: Amber, stop. Come on, you're still gonna get to see him. It's just not right for you to be living here.
Amber: Oh, please, I am so sick of your meddling in my life, wherever it's concerned -- with my job, my kid!
Deacon: That's it, that's it. That's it! Stop. Amber, I've made my mind up.
Bridget: We just want what's best for Eric.
Amber: I am. I -- I am what is best for him. Ask him. Ask him, he'll tell you! But that's -- that's never going to happen, is it? No, no, no, no. It's never gonna happen. Because, you know, of little miss goody-two-shoes, here. You know, you have butted in my life for the last time!
Massimo: Ridge.
Ridge: I know what a shock this is for both of you.
Massimo: I can't believe it. [Massimo sobbing] My god! This is a miracle. I mean -- I mean, how did this -- we saw you go into the furnace.
Ridge: Yeah, I know. That furnace had a door in the back of it for cleaning ashes out. And that woman, Anna, she was there.
Brooke: She pulled him to safety.
Massimo: What you've been through --
Ridge: Hey -- what we've all been through. I owe the three of you my life. Not to mention $10 million in gold to my old man.
Nick: Well, if you need a loan, I can help you out.
Ridge: No, you've done enough. Brooke told me how you made good on your promise. Taking care of her when you thought I was dead. You're a helluva little brother, little brother.
Massimo: Wait till your mother and Eric --
Ridge: Where are they, anyway?
Massimo: There was some trouble at Forrester, and Eric had to fly back right away. But Stephanie should be here any minute.
Stephanie: Thank you, Jake. Is Mr. Marone on board?
Pilot: He's inside with Nick.
Stephanie: And is Brooke here as well?
Brooke: I'm right here. And I'm not alone.
Bridget: Hey, I figured you'd need these.
Deacon: Good call. Thank you.
Bridget: Oh, Deacon, it's gonna be okay.
Deacon: Yeah? You know something I don't?
Bridget: Would I lie to you?
Deacon: You never have. Not that I can say the same.
Bridget: That's true. People change.
Deacon: I dunno, I guess we both have this past year. I don't -- I don't get it. I didn't think you'd ever even want to be in the same room with me. Here you are, rushing to my rescue. Again. Why?
Bridget: I don't know. It's hard to explain. I guess -- I mean, deacon, we were married. And I loved you. And I think that regardless of everything that's happened, I'm always gonna care about you.
Deacon: You know what I think one of my biggest regrets is? That -- that somehow I managed to miss this entire transformation from this innocent young girl that I met to this amazing woman that's sitting in front of me.
Darla: Hey, Sal. What is it? Oh, god, no -- it's not Macy? Sally!
Sally: No.
Darla: Then it's me, huh? The baby. You're still angry, aren't you? Okay, I -- I can come back later. It's fine.
Sally: Darla -- stay. Macy is going to need everybody who loves her around her now. Especially now.
Darla: Why? What do you mean? See for yourself.
Darla: Oh --
Sally: Yeah. Yeah. You know, quite frankly, I really didn't believe that anybody could sink that low! But, obviously, they can. Obviously, I was wrong!
Amber: Hey. Hey, Jeff, do you know -- do you know where Ozzy is? Do you know where he is? Is he around? Could you call him for me? Call him in his office -- 'cause I need to talk to him. Like -- right now.
Jeff: Okay. No problem.
Amber: Okay?
Oscar: Let's get on that, all right? We don't got a lot of time. Hey, where the hell you been?
Amber: Yeah. I'm late, but I don't need a lecture.
Oscar: Okay, let's start over. I'm not the enemy, okay?
Amber: Sorry. Sorry. I'm just -- you know, I'm -- I'm fed up to here, y'know?
Oscar: What, you and Bridget go another round?
Amber: She told Deacon I shouldn't be living there.
Oscar: In his place with your kid?
Amber: Yeah. Yeah, she fed him this bull about it's gonna confuse Eric. And Deacon bought it.
Oscar: So he kicked you out?
Amber: Yeah. Yeah, he cut me out of my little boy's life again. Not that I should be surprised. I mean, maybe -- maybe he's right. Maybe they're just all right. Maybe I really am just no good.
Oscar: Amber, you're talkin' crazy.
Amber: What do you care?
Oscar: You know what? I don't know. But listen, Deacon might come around.
Amber: I don't think so.
Oscar: Oh, you don't think so? How do you know? Huh?
Amber: Are you kidding? This is the story of my life. Okay? I mean, not that I ever get used to it. And how could I? You know, my dad, he -- he left when I was a little girl, so I just -- I cut off all feelings for him. And the same with my mom. 'Cause, you know, she just -- she would always just steer me the wrong way. And then my husband, he left. He left me, too. And now it's my little boy. My precious little baby. Deacon, he -- he won't let me be part of his life anymore, so -- god! How much more of my heart can I just rip out and still have any left?
Oscar: All right. All right -- enough of this. Enough, all right? Hey, look at me. Look at me. You raised a good kid, right? Right? Well, here's the thing -- eventually, every parent's gotta let go. And I know, maybe this is a little soon. But -- yeah, okay. It is. It's a little soon. But the thing is, you were there. Right? You were there for the most important years of his life. So no matter what, you're always gonna be a part of him. No matter what Deacon or anybody says. And I know this sucks. It does. It sucks a lot. But I think you're gonna bounce back.
Amber: How? Huh? It just feels like there's nothing left.
Oscar: Oh! Nothing? What are you saying nothing? You got this job. Right? The big reopening. And let me tell you something, we're gonna have to hoof it if we're gonna be ready. And who better to lead the charge than Ozzz's promotions guru -- Ambrosia Moore.
Stephanie: I just didn't know how I was gonna go on. Because all I could think about was the last time we'd been with each other. We'd been so angry.
Ridge: Yeah, well -- we don't need to go there, do we?
Stephanie: No. No. We have a whole lifetime to make up for that. And a lot more.
Bridget: All right, you. You are going to eat this. Every last bite of it, do you hear me?
Deacon: Were you this bossy when we were married?
Bridget: I don't remember. I blanked it all out.
Deacon: The whole enchilada, or just the part where I was a huge jerk.
Bridget: Yeah, that pretty much was --
Both: The whole enchilada.
Deacon: I screwed up, didn't I? In ways I think I'm just starting to realize now.
Bridget: I'm gonna go.
Deacon: Oh, you got a hot date?
Bridget: Not exactly.
Deacon: Okay. Well, then, what exactly?
Bridget: A little presumptuous, aren't we?
Deacon: No, no -- a lot presumptuous. Because if you're going where I think you are --
Bridget: Oh, come on, Deacon. I'll be fine --
Deacon: And how many times am I gonna have to tell you --Oz Marone is nothing but --
Bridget: I know, I know. Deacon -- I'm a big girl. Okay? I know what I'm doing. Besides, you're the one who taught me to look out for myself, right?
Oscar: So you're still in, right? I can count on you?
Amber: What if I'm -- what if I'm having second thoughts?
Oscar: Well, if you're having second thoughts, then I'd say that I blew a wad on those business cards for nothing.
Amber: Oh, great. Guilt.
Oscar: That's right. Whatever it takes, right? As long you stick around.
Amber: You really need me? You're not just --
Oscar: Saying that to make you feel better?
Amber: Because, you know, if that's the reason, I'm not gonna fall for it --
Oscar: All right. All right. Fine, fine. You want the truth? I'll give it to you. Here it is, plain and simple -- I believe in you, amber. I do -- I mean, you come in here with a run of awesome ideas. You got crazy energy, talent out the wazoo. I'd be a crazy person to let you get away. What are you doing?
Amber: What? What? Huh? A girl can't kiss up to her boss a little bit?
Oscar: Okay. Okay. But I wanna tell you something about yourself you probably don't already know. You don't need to kiss up. Not with everything you've got going on -- forget about it. All right? So remember that next time you feel like trashin' yourself.
Ridge: Well, maybe I should come back from the grave more often. If it means that --
Stephanie: I should take my blinders off.
Ridge: Seeing my wife in a whole new light?
Stephanie: I've been awfully hard on you these last years, haven't I?
Brooke: I gave as good as I got, Stephanie.
Stephanie: I just couldn't accept the fact that you really loved him.
Brooke: You thought --
Stephanie: It doesn't matter what I thought. I was wrong. I was wrong about you. You never thought I'd say that, did you? I never thought I'd say it, either. But these past few days, I saw how much pain you went through when you thought you'd lost him. I just had to face it -- you really love him. So I made a promise to myself. I'm never going to come between the two of you again.
Massimo: Good.
Ridge: You gonna bury the hatchet, too?
Massimo: Oh, ridge -- tragedy seems to bring a family together. I'd like to keep it that way.
Ridge: Well, I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't wait to get home with my wife. Start our life together. See our kids. Maybe have one of our own. Who knows? Could already be in the works.",Amber gives Brittany a warning after she is asked to move out. Ridge reunites with his parents. Deacon notices that Brittany has grown up. Sally shows Darla the newspaper proving that people can sink very low. Amber has to wonder if Brittany is right that she shouldn't be living at Deacon's house. Amber feels better when she thinks about the promotion. Stephanie embraces Brooke. Deacon realizes that he may have made a mistake. Amber's boss lifts her spirits. Stephanie tells Brooke that she accepts her and will not get in the way of her marriage to Ridge.,summ_screen
"[Birds chirping]
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Rick: I don't mind Caroline and Ridge taking risks, but this? I mean, no, no, no. What is this even supposed to be -- a bow? Because it looks like a bird flew into the dress and died. If we remove it entirely, maybe -- maybe I'll include it in the line. That'll be all. Thank you.
Maya: You a designer now?
[Door closes]
Rick: I'm president of the company, hoping to be C.E.O. soon, involved in all facets of the business.
Maya: That was one of Ridge and Caroline's?
Rick: Yes.
Maya: The happy little design team. Where are they right now, anyway?
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Deacon: Honey, are you giving me an ultimatum here?
Hope: I don't want to.
Quinn: Yeah, but that's what this is. He chooses me or you.
Deacon: I'm finally back in your life. I mean, I'm -- I'm actually feeling like a father to you, and you would do this?
Hope: I have a responsibility to protect myself and my family, and that means keeping her far away. But if you are choosing a life with her, to be in a relationship with her, then... I have loved getting closer to you --
Deacon: Okay, stop. Just -- just stop. Hope, think about this.
Hope: No! You need to think. This is what she does. She manipulates. She uses people to get what she wants. She's using you. I tell her that she can't be around my baby, and suddenly, she's interested in you? Doesn't that seem suspicious?
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Quinn: I knew this would be a waste of time. Thanks for trying. She hates me too much to understand.
Wyatt: [Scoffs] Mom, come on. You've interfered in her life so many times. Can't you see why she'd be upset by all this?
Deacon: Okay, Wyatt, upset is one thing. We figured that, but, honey, this is too much. I mean, being with Quinn shouldn't mean giving you up.
Hope: She's manipulating you to get to me. That's what this is.
Deacon: Right, 'cause, you know, why else would she want to be with me?
Hope: That's not what I said. I know you're upset that it didn't work out with mom. I'm sorry. But that doesn't mean you should turn to Quinn. You're smarter than that. You, of all people, should see through this con.
Wyatt: Okay, you two need to leave.
Deacon: Okay, you know, just in a minute. Let's talk about this.
Wyatt: No. Now.
Quinn: She needs to calm down.
[Door closes]
Wyatt: Hey.
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Rick: I'm not sure where Ridge and Caroline are. Maybe my dad's office or perhaps the sky lounge.
Maya: Nope. Neither of their cars are in the parking lot.
Rick: Well, then they must be working someplace else. It doesn't really matter, as long as they're sketching.
Maya: She doesn't tell you when she's leaving?
Rick: My wife and I both have very busy schedules. We don't keep tabs on each other throughout the day.
Maya: Seems like I'd want my husband to know what I was up to.
Rick: [Sighs]
Maya: Unless...I didn't.
Rick: Meaning?
Maya: They've been spending so much time together.
Rick: A design team tends to do that.
Maya: With a team like Caroline and Ridge? There's no limit to where their creativity might lead.
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Ridge: I'm gonna miss this -- our collaboration.
Caroline: You don't need me anymore.
Ridge: Don't be so sure about that.
Caroline: Go ahead. You can do it.
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Hope: Thanks.
Wyatt: Yeah. Give me these.
Hope: [Sighs] This is so messed up.
Wyatt: [Sighs] Just try to put them out of your mind, okay?
Hope: This is my dad and your mom. It's wrong on so many levels.
Wyatt: I know. It's a little strange, but it doesn't do us any good to worry about it, and I don't like seeing you stressed out, especially now. Look, I understand you have your issues with my mom, and I don't blame you, but maybe her focusing on something other than me and this baby just might be a good thing.
Hope: But that's not what this is. She's not focusing on something else. This is her worming her way back into our lives.
Wyatt: Maybe. Maybe not.
Hope: She picked my dad. Of all the people she could have picked, she picked my dad.
Wyatt: I know.
Hope: It's obvious what she's doing. If Quinn were in a relationship, that would be a good thing. Of course. It would mean that she is away from us. You know, she would have her own life.
Wyatt: Yeah.
Hope: I would welcome that. But not my dad. He's got to know that she's using him.
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Deacon: [Exhales deeply] You know Hope's just trying to protect her kid.
Quinn: From its grandmother?
Deacon: Well, granny does have a history of threatening people with swords.
Quinn: [Sighs]
Deacon: I mean, come on, baby. It's not like you're spending your afternoons knitting.
Quinn: Well, I can knit. I could learn if she gave me the chance... if she gave us the chance. [Sighs] I am trying to bring peace and harmony into this family. I'm her mother-in-law. I'm this baby's grandmother. [Sighs] I should be throwing her a baby shower, helping her pick out names, helping her decorate her nursery, and this is how she treats me? And you -- you poor man. I mean, you were just -- you were trying to get her to understand that there's somebody special in your life. What kind of a person gives her father an ultimatum like that? She can't dictate who you spend time with. In a matter of months, she is going to be a mother, and she's throwing these huge temper tantrums. It's -- it's ridiculous. She's being completely unreasonable.
Deacon: Is she?
Quinn: [Sighs]
Deacon: I mean, after everything you've done to her?
Quinn: Come on. Don't tell me she's getting to you.
Deacon: Is Hope right? I mean, are you... are you just using me?
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Rick: Why are you doing this?
Maya: What?
Rick: Causing trouble.
Maya: Me?
Rick: Yeah.
Maya: I'm not the one missing in action around here. That's your wife. If anyone's causing trouble, it would be her.
Rick: Is she off somewhere with Ridge? Yeah, well, she better be. They have a collection to finish. They're partners.
Maya: A partnership that goes way beyond the sketchpad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Caroline: Take the big, bad pencil. Don't be afraid. Do it, Ridge. Show me what you got.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rick: Is there something specific you'd like to tell me? Because if there is, I would prefer it if you just, you know, spit it out.
Maya: Just be careful. That's all. Be aware.
Rick: Of Caroline?
Maya: And Ridge and whatever it is they're doing.
Rick: Enough! All right? That's enough attacking my wife like this.
Maya: Okay, I have been keeping my mouth shut, but there's something you need to know about.
Rick: No, here's what I know. You're upset about what happened between you and Carter, and you think if you can drive a wedge between Caroline and me, that it just might make you feel better.
Maya: I caught them.
Rick: Excuse me?
Maya: I walked in on them.
Rick: On...?
Maya: Caroline and Ridge. And they were doing a lot more than designing. She was in his arms.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Soft music playing]
[Music continues]
[Music continues]
[Music stops]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Wyatt: Did you mean it? Telling your dad he had to choose?
Hope: Yes. I think so.
Wyatt: I know how much it means to you, having him back in your life again. You know?
Hope: And I really don't want to lose him. I am praying that he will not choose a relationship with Quinn -- that he will take a good look at her and realize what she's up to, that she's using him. [Sighs] God, I hope I got through to him.
Wyatt: Come here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Deacon: I mean, is this just some elaborate con? You know, just a way for you to get me to go to bat with Hope?
Quinn: No.
Deacon: I mean, here I am -- I'm -- I'm with a person that I barely know, and I'm telling my daughter that we're seeing each other.
Quinn: [Chuckles] Aren't we?
Deacon: So you can have access to Hope, to the baby?
Quinn: There's more to it than that. I mean, these past few weeks of you living here, spending time together, sharing a few beers, a few laughs, getting to know each other -- did any of that seem fake to you?
Deacon: No.
Quinn: Then why are you letting Hope's extremely skewed opinions about me get to you? She doesn't know what she's talking about. She doesn't know how we relate, how we touch.
Deacon: All right, let me ask you a question. If I'm just some Joe Schmoe off the street, you know, no relation to Hope, would you have asked me to move in here? I mean, you know, rent-free? Full refrigerator?
Quinn: Of course not. Don't be stupid. I let you move in here because you're Hope's father, because I thought you could be useful, and you were, but don't you think we've gotten past that?
Deacon: I think I've overstayed my welcome.
Quinn: Deacon.
Deacon: Look, I'm not gonna jeopardize my relationship with my daughter.
Quinn: You are letting her get away with this.
Deacon: Nobody cons me... not even you.
Quinn: [Sighs] You are being paranoid. You're letting her get inside your head.
Deacon: It's about time. I'm out of here.
Quinn: Deacon, wait. You're not going anywhere.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: My dad is vulnerable right now.
Wyatt: Oh. Deacon Sharpe can handle himself. There is nothing vulnerable about him.
Hope: He's upset that things didn't work out with my mom.
Wyatt: [Sighs]
Hope: I know he is. She turned him down, and she left for Italy.
Wyatt: Yeah.
Hope: As tough as he would like to come across, he's hurting. So Quinn shows him a little attention. I get it. I-I get why he would go to her.
Wyatt: Or he's having a good time using her as much as she's using him, and there's nothing wrong with that. Okay, look, I-I don't want to talk about our parents anymore, okay?
Hope: It's -- it's just --
Wyatt: No. Mnh-mnh.
Hope: It's hard --
Wyatt: Shh! Shh!
Wyatt: Look, we can't worry about what our parents do. This is what matters, okay? [Chuckles] The future, our family, our baby -- keeping him or her happy and healthy and safe.
Hope: Mm-hmm.
Wyatt: My mom, your dad -- whether they're using one another or not -- who cares? Let them deal with it. You and I -- we just need to live our lives. And that's it. We'll be the, uh -- the parents we never had.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Quinn: Close the door.
Deacon: That doesn't mean I'm staying.
Quinn: Oh, you're staying.
Deacon: You gonna make me?
Quinn: I'm not gonna let you leave until you experience a little bit more of what I have to offer.
Deacon: I'm listening.
Quinn: That's right. You're gonna listen, and then you're gonna do exactly what I say.
Deacon: [Chuckles]
Quinn: Tell me your safe word.
Deacon: Diamonds.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rick: Caroline was in Ridge's arms?
Maya: Yes.
Rick: Where?
Maya: Here. In the office. I walked in on them.
Rick: Hugging?
Maya: Yes, in an embrace -- an intimate embrace.
Rick: It could be for any number of reasons.
Maya: You didn't see it, Rick.
Rick: I hug people all the time. It doesn't mean that I'm trying to jump in the sack with them.
Maya: They were alone.
Rick: I am not worried about my wife hugging her design partner, Maya.
Maya: You don't want to believe me. That's fine. Caroline doesn't appreciate you. She doesn't appreciate you or the life that you've given her, and that's apparent. But you don't want to see it. If it were me -- if I were your wife -- I would appreciate you. You would never find me in another man's arms.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ridge: It's a little rough.
Caroline: No, no. It's -- it's -- I'm happy for you. The greatest designer I've ever known -- he's -- he's back.
Ridge: And our partnership is...
Caroline: Yeah. What we shared in design... [Sighs] I can only imagine... I guess we'll never know.
Ridge: No.
Caroline: Goodbye.","Rick is not happy with the latest design. Maya walks in and questions it and wonders why neither Ridge or Caroline's car is in the parking lot. She wonders where they are. Rick says it makes no difference as long as they are designing more lovely pieces. Ridge and Caroline continue the kiss but then she gets another pencil and gives it to him and says he can do it. Deacon asks Hope if she is giving him an ultimatum. She opines that she has good reason to keep Quinn from her family and if Deacon chooses Quinn then he needs to know he will be out of Hope's life. Quinn manipulates people to get what she want. Right now she is using him. Hope tells Deacon that he is smarter than that. He should see through this con. Deacon and Quinn leave and Wyatt holds Hope. He brings her some herbal tea. He hates to see her stressed out. He says he knows she does not like his mom and her dad together, but maybe that is a good thing to keep her away from them. Quinn tells Deacon that she is only trying to bring peace and love into this family. She should be knitting, picking out names or helping with the nursery but this is the way that Hope treats her. She is being completely unreasonable throwing these temper tantrums. Maya tells Rick that the pairing of Caroline and Ridge goes way beyond the sketch pad. Rick tells Maya that this is enough. If she has something to say then just spit it out. She says she just wants him to open his eyes and be aware. She has not said anything specific until now, but she caught them in each other's arms. They were not designing. Ridge takes the pencil and finishes the sketch all by himself. Wyatt asks Hope if she meant it when she said Deacon had to chose. She says she hopes by saying that he will take another look and realize what this will cost him. Wyatt agrees that his mom is using Deacon as much as he is using her. They simply can not worry about what their parents do. The baby is all that matters, keeping her or him happy and safe. They just need to live their lives and let their parents lead theirs.",summ_screen
"Bill: Do I have to remind you why I'm in the hospital?
Ridge: I'm not here to talk about that.
Bill: You can't take the moral high ground, forrester. Not after you pushed me over that balcony. Now, if I had pressed charges, you'd be the one waiting to be released.
Ridge: Released?
Bill: On bail. But I don't want to be that guy anymore. This whole experience has made me want to change my life. I'm trying to practice forgiveness. So don't make it so damn hard. You're welcome, by the way.
Ridge: Come on spencer. You're not trying to be a better person. You're trying to get to brooke.
Brooke: [ Sighs ]
Eric: Hi, brooke. Everybody keeps sending me the wrong designs. I asked -- well, here it is. This is what I asked for. It's right on the desk, here. All right. Did I hear you say that, uh, bill spencer got out of the hospital today? How's he doing?
Brooke: He was very lucky.
Eric: Apparently my sons were, too. Are you sure he's not gonna press charges?
Brooke: No, eric. No. He's tired of the violence and conflict in his life, and he wants to change.
Eric: Oh, like I've never heard him say that before.
Brooke: I believe him this time.
Pam: Are you even listening to yourself?
Quinn: I just said you could have your damn wedding at the house.
Pam: My ""damn"" wedding? I can have my ""damn"" wedding at my own sister's home?
Quinn: No, it's my home. You would do well to remember that. And maybe show me a little bit of gratitude.
Pam: Or what? You'll cast a spell on me? Turn charlie into a toad?
Quinn: [ Sighs ]
Pam: Why would I be grateful to you? You haven't done anything for me. You have made this all as difficult as possible. Destroying my sister's portrait, telling charlie to call off our ""damn"" wedding?
Quinn: I just told him he should give your engagement some more thought.
Pam: You called me crazy.
Quinn: You have called me a lot worse.
Pam: Is that why you hate me, quinn? Because you can't snow me the way you do everybody else? [ Quinn sighs ] Admit it, quinn. Your attitude towards me has not changed one bit. The only reason you agreed to let charlie and me get married here at eric's house is so that you could snow him into not being upset with you.
Quinn: [ Sighs ]
Eric: You know, change is really difficult for some people, brooke.
Brooke: I know. It took a lot for bill to get to this point.
Eric: Yeah. He's been through a huge ordeal. I -- I get that. And I'm relieved that he's okay. But, I'm sorry, I really don't believe that bill spencer is gonna change into anything besides bill spencer. Nothing changes that. He's ruthless to the core.
Brooke: Eric, living that way hasn't made him happy.
Eric: And since when is happiness a priority of bill spencer's?
Brooke: His family is. And that's what he's focused on right now. He wants to repair all the relationships that are most important to him.
Eric: [ Sighs ]
Brooke: I don't blame you for being skeptical.
Eric: I don't trust him. You shouldn't trust him, either.
Bill: You think I'm playing games. You're wrong.
Ridge: Wrong about you? Never.
Bill: I'm not going to share the contents of my conversation with brooke with you. That's between us. But I will say that everything i told her was the truth. I'm trying to change course in my life.
Ridge: Mm-hmm. See, I don't buy it -- this whole overnight transformation, you wanting to be a better guy. That's not what you want. You want to be with brooke.
Bill: Careful, forrester. Your insecurity is showing.
Eric: Brooke, this is not easy for me to say.
Brooke: Well, it's not easy for me to hear. Eric, you're the one who taught me the value of giving second chances, and that's before stephanie even gave me one.
Eric: [ Laughs ] That's true. I haven't lost my faith in people. The basic goodness of people. I haven't it's a guiding principle of my life. You're right.
Brooke: But it just doesn't apply to everybody.
Eric: I think there are exceptions. But I think that, uh, with the right motivation, anybody can change.
Brooke: Not bill.
Eric: I think the two of us need to be really clear on what we think his motivation really is.
Brooke: I'll tell you what his motivation really is. He feels his family slipping away from him, and he wants that back. And to do that, he needs to change. He needs to regain their trust. And he wants to be the kind of father to his children that they can rely on, that they can admire and look up to.
Eric: Well, I-I'm -- I'm sure he does. But I think that this sudden change of heart of bill's has a lot more to do with you than you're willing to admit. And I think -- I think ridge feels that way, too. You know, it doesn't bother ridge that bill wants to get closer to his family. What bothers him is that he thinks the driving force for this motivation is you. Isn't it?
Bill: What do you suppose brooke would say if she knew you were here?
Ridge: Why would I care if brooke knew I was here?
Bill: I think she'd be concerned.
Ridge: About you?
Bill: About you. You walk into my hospital room. You're accosting the man you just pushed over a balcony. Provoking me could have serious consequences.
Ridge: No, no, no. The new-and-improved spencer already agreed that he wasn't gonna call the police.
Bill: Well, you know, if it was anyone but you, I-I just might have to. But since I can see the insecurity written all over your face, I'm gonna cut you some slack. Look at you. You come marching in here, calling me out, and what? I'm supposed to be impressed by your growling? It's the little dogs that make the most noise. [ Ridge laughs ] Always yapping, frenetic, nervous. Are you nervous, forrester? You should be. Because we both know I'm more of a man than you'll ever be.
Quinn: Why are we still debating this? I said yes, you can have your wedding here. So if you don't mind, ple--
Pam: Yeah, but you still don't understand how important this is to me, quinn.
Quinn: Ugh! Pam, do I really have to? [ Pam sighs ] I mean, eric considers you part of his family. You are stephanie's precious little sister. He feels a responsibility to you.
Pam: No, what eric feels for me is a connection to his past.
Quinn: [ Sighs ]
Pam: Just like this home. This is the foundation of his family life. This is the place where he and stephanie raised their children. Every inch of this house is crowded with memories. Every room! The rose garden, the courtyard. I'm standing here, surrounded by history. By my sister's legacy. Everything that made this family so great -- long before you ever darkened their door.
Quinn: [ Sighs ]
Pam: But here you are, granting me permission to be married here like it's your place? That makes me sick! And looking there at that [Laughs] Ridiculous portrait -- excuse me, but... there, where stephanie once was, it's just an insult to everything she ever stood for. So...
Quinn: [ Sighs ]
Pam: ...I am going to get her portrait repaired, and you can go back to making yourself into a wicked sexpot or whatever you were really going for with that outfit.
Quinn: Ah, ah! No, no, no, no, no. You're not taking this.
Pam: Oh, no. I am taking this, quinn.
Quinn: Pam! This portrait is eric'S. It's his property, and you are not taking it out of this house.
Pam: I am taking this painting.
Quinn: No, you're not.
Pam: This is my sister's portrait. You ruined it on purpose, and I'm getting it fixed.
Quinn: You can talk to eric about that.
Pam: I will do it myself.
Quinn: Pam, get your hands off of it.
Pam: I am not leaving it here for you to just throw out or burn in your witch's cauldron fire.
Quinn: Pam, you have no right to take this out of the house.
Pam: No! You have no right, quinn! This painting was made as a tribute to my sister! She would never let you treat me the way you're treating me! Stephanie would never put up with any of this.
Quinn: Hey! Hey! What are you doing?
Pam: I'm doing what my sister would do. You know what? You don't even need a costume to look like a witch.
Quinn: Pam, don't you dare touch that.
Pam: You meant to destroy my sister's portrait! You did it to hurt me! How would it feel if i did the same to yours?
[ Huffs ]
Eric: He's coming after you again, brooke.
Brooke: [ Sighs ] He's grateful to me for supporting his relationship with will during the custody battle. That is all.
Eric: Ridge thinks there's more to it.
Brooke: [ Scoffs ] Ridge always thinks there's more to it when it comes to bill.
Eric: He has good reasons.
Brooke: Look, I'm not gonna list all of the bad things that bill has done. To his family, to our family, to steffy, to ridge. I mean, the list is long. But it's not getting longer. In fact, it's the opposite. Bill doesn't want to hurt anybody anymore.
Eric: Brooke, bill was married to you. He still feels that kind of connection to you. Those feelings don't go away.
Brooke: I'm not vulnerable to him, eric. I'm not.
Eric: Ridge thinks you are.
Brooke: [ Sighs ] Well, ridge is so angry, he can't see clearly. It's not bill's state of mind that I'm worried about.
Eric: I have to get back to the house. We'll talk more about this later. But, brooke, I have to be honest with you -- I think you're getting caught between ridge and bill again.
Brooke: [ Sighs ]
Ridge: And here I felt bad about throwing you off the balcony.
Bill: Oh, relax, poser -- ugh. Ah! Not poser. That wasn't nice. Ridge. Relax, ridge.
Bill: I'm just stating a fact.
Ridge: That you're more of a man than I'll ever be.
Bill: Well, of course I am. Because I'm a man of substance and commitment.
Ridge: [ Snorts ] You know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna get the doctor to have you examined again, because there's something wrong with your head. The only thing you've ever committed to is your own greed.
Bill: I don't waver in my decisions. When I want something, I go after it. And we both know I usually get it. Because I follow through.
Ridge: Because you are a real man.
Bill: Because I stay the course.
Ridge: And anyone gets in your way, you just plow them over.
Bill: I take responsibility for my actions. Do you? I'm talking about with brooke.
Ridge: I know. That's all you talk about, is brooke. Every day -- brooke. You're not gonna put a wedge between the two of us.
Bill: How long have you been back together? Because every time brooke thinks, ""this is it."" But for you, it's just another lap around the track. You'll let her down again, because you always do. And when that happens --
Ridge: You'll be there to catch her, huh? You really think she'll come back to you? She's smarter than that. Think again. Oh!
Quinn: Pam, you need to calm down and remember where you are.
Pam: Yeah, it's different when it's your picture, isn't it? Feels personal.
Quinn: You're the one who's making it personal. You know damn well what happened to stephanie's portrait was an accident.
Pam: Oh, please! It was not, quinn. You did it on purpose. How would you like it if I put my fist right through your sneering face?
Quinn: Pam, I'm telling you, get your hands off of my portrait.
Pam: No, I won't get my hands off of your portrait!
Quinn: Pam! I'm telling you, leave it alone, right now!
Pam: No!
Eric: What in the world is going on? What is this?
Pam: Uh...
Eric: Pam?
Pam: What?
Eric: What are you doing with that?
Quinn: She's trying to destroy it.
Pam: Oh, yeah, like you did stephanie's!
Eric: Stop it, both of you.
Quinn: She just showed up here.
Pam: [ Sighs ]
Eric: Well, didn't you tell her that she could have the wedding here?
Quinn: Yes!
Pam: Oh, yeah. No, she told me, eric. She told me I could have my ""damn wedding"" here. That's what she called it, eric! My ""damn wedding""! And then she told me that i couldn't take steph's portrait to get it repaired -- after she destroyed it. I-I couldn't stand the thought of it just lying in tatters by the garbage bins.
Quinn: I never said I was throwing it out!
Pam: You told me I couldn't have it.
Quinn: I told you it's eric's property, and that we were going to have it repaired. This is what I'm talking about, eric. She's completely unreasonable.
Pam: Unreasonable?! She totally disrespected stephanie, eric, and denigrated my wedding! How am I supposed to react? She has pushed me past my breaking point, eric!
Quinn: Ugh.
Pam: This is not how a bride is supposed to be feeling preparing for the happiest day of her life! This conflict has gotten to be too much for me, eric. It's gotten way too ugly. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I appreciate that you want me and charlie to get married here in your beautiful home. That means so much to me. But I can't now. I just can't do it anymore knowing how she feels about me. She destroyed stephanie's portrait. She ruined it. And now...everything's ruined!
[ Sobbing ]
Ridge: Oh, billy, I see what you're doing. I can see right through you. And I hate to disappoint you, but I'm never gonna let brooke down ever again.
Bill: [ Chuckles ] Oh, come on, man. Look at your track record. When have you not let her down? Every time you convince brooke to take you back, it's like, ""whoo! Hallelujah! We're good to go."" And then -- bang! The gun sounds and you're off to the races, running away from brooke and every promise you made her. It's who you are. If they gave out trophies --
Ridge: Why don't we look at your track record for a second? You took advantage of my daughter. You betrayed both your sons. Katie wanted full custody of will because she doesn't trust you with your own kid. With your own kid, spencer. Doesn't make you a man. It just means you don't know right from wrong. Because you don't have boundaries, right? Because you've never met a line you wouldn't cross. That's how strong you are. That's not manhood. That's ego. You think you're more of a man than me? No, you're not more of a man than anybody. You're a child. Immature child in desperate need of another necklace.
Bill: [ Chuckles ]
Justin: What's going on here?
Bill: Oh, gee. [ Sighs ] Looks like visiting hours are over.
Justin: You're gonna have to leave, ridge. I'm taking dollar bill home. I've got your discharge papers.
Bill: Oh, well, that's great, because, uh, suddenly, things are getting extremely boring and tiresome around here.
Ridge: Mm-hmm. You want to stay out of the hospital? Stay away from my wife.
Justin: Did he just threaten you?
Bill: Do I look threatened? The dressmaker thinks I'm after his wife. It's got him a little on edge. Because everybody knows that bill spencer always gets what he wants.","Bill reminds Ridge that he is the one in the hospital and he is trying to be a different man. He will not press charges but Ridge is making it so hard by accusing him of going after Brooke. Pam repeats it, she cannot believe Quinn is calling it her ""damn"" wedding. Quinn says show a little respect and accept her offer. Pam says she cannot be grateful to Quinn as she has done nothing but call her crazy. She is too and that is the only reason she is allowing this wedding so she can snow Eric into thinking she has changed. Pam goes on to point out every room in this house, her sister's legacy and what made this family so great. Now here is Quinn giving her permission like it is her place. It is an insult to Stephanie and everything she built. Pam says she is taking Stephanie's portrait and will have it fixed and hung for her wedding. Quinn says in no uncertain terms that Pam is not taking Eric's picture of Stephanie from this house. Pam yells that she will not leave the portrait here. It was a tribute to her sister and she will take and have it repaired. Quinn repeats again that Pam needs to get her hands off the portrait. Pam does for a moment and runs and gets a stepladder and intends to take Quinn's portrait off the wall. She does not need a costume to look like a witch. Pam tells her again to get out.",summ_screen
"Thomas: So you're gonna do it? You're gonna help me pull off this stunt?
Brooke:  Sighs  Well, I have no idea what you have in mind, but if it's gonna get the press' attention, I'm on board.
Thomas: Good, good. 'Cause I have an idea that will definitely get me some attention. Everybody's gonna be talkin' about it. Just remember to follow my lead.
Brooke: Okay.
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Taylor: Okay, I-I've gotta say I'm a little worried.
Whip:  Clears throat  Oh, maybe a couple of reporters have left. That's all. There's still plenty of people. I just hope Thomas takes my advice.
Taylor: That's exactly what I'm worried about.
Whip: What's that supposed to mean?
Taylor: Well, what were you saying? You told him what, he should pull some kind of P.R. stunt or P.R. gimmick? What is that?
Whip: Sweetheart, I'm sorry. I-I don't mean to burst your bubble here, and I know he's your son and everything, but look around. I mean...  Scoffs  Hope's line really knocked their socks off, and now what are they supposed to do? Sit around and wait...
Taylor:  Sighs 
Whip: For some boring preview about men walking around in suits? No, he's gonna have to do something big.
Taylor: Yeah, but still, he--he has to be careful about what it is he does. This is his introduction, his first impression of his new line.
Whip: Oh.
Taylor: You know, this-- this is Forrester Creations. It's not Jackie M. Its two different things.
Whip: Okay, well, you're gonna just have to trust me on this, okay? He's going to have to make a statement, some big splash that's gonna make every single reporter in this room forget that they even saw Hope for the Future today.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: This is the one we're gonna use.
Thorne: Aunt Pam, you're drooling.
Eric: Pam, give me the belt.
Pam: Oh, wait, Max needs help getting dressed.
Ridge: Are you almost ready?
Rick: Just about.
Marcus: Big day.
Ridge: Yeah, the first half went great. Let's hope we get the same reaction with the men's line.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bill: This long intermission is really trying my patience. It looks bad. Now that I own a piece of this company, they should be asking my advice.
Katie: I agree. I don't know where Brooke is. Hi.
Bill: Where have you been, ""Romeo""?
Liam:  Chuckles  Uh, with Hope, actually.
Bill: Oh, big surprise.
Jarrett: Well, she should be very proud. Her line is gorgeous.
Liam: Oh, yeah. She's beyond happy.
Katie: Well, she's not the only one. You look like you're on cloud nine.
Liam: You know what? You know what? That is exactly where I am. Between me and Hope, things couldn't be better.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: Hey.
Oliver: Hey.
Hope: Hey.
Oliver: What's goin' on?
Hope: Oh, well, I just heard uh, my dad and Eric talking, and I just wanted to be sure you were okay.
Oliver: You do care.
Hope: You know I care. So, um, what happened?
Oliver: You're wondering if I still work here.
Hope: Look, Oliver, if they fired you, I-I will talk to them. I will--
Oliver: They didn't.
Hope: They didn't? They didn't? You still work here? You still have your job? Oliver, that's great. Oh, my God. I am so relieved.
Oliver: Yeah, your dad and Eric were awesome.
Hope: Yeah, I'm glad we're still gonna be working together.
Oliver: Yeah, me, too.
Hope: It was a close call.
Oliver: You saved the day.
Hope: Well, I'm just glad that Liam and I figured out what was going on before anything happened.
Oliver: When are you gonna dump that guy and come back to where you belong?
Hope: Oliver.
Oliver: Don't you dare tell me it's not gonna happen. You're my Hope, and I'm not givin' up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie:  Giggles 
Bill: All right, can you lose that goofy grin before I throw up? Hope's not even here right now.
Katie: Oh, don't listen to your father. I think it's sweet that you care about her so much.
Liam: I do. Thank you.
Katie:  Chuckles 
Liam: Katie, your niece is amazing. She's everything I ever imagined and more.
Katie: Well, she's a Logan.  Laughs 
Bill: All right, I just cannot take it anymore. I'm gonna leave you two ladies to your Harlequin romance, okay? Jake.
Jake: Yeah?
Bill: What the hell is goin' on? Is the second half of the show ever gonna start?
Jake: Soon. We're movin' as quick as we can. Adding Hope's line to the schedule just threw us.
Bill: Well, any idea what the reasoning was behind that?
Jake: Uh, no, I don't.
Whip: See? Look right there.
Taylor: What?  Sighs 
Whip: That's why Thomas has gotta do something.
Taylor: This is horrible. This was supposed to be his big day.
Whip: I know. People that are supposedly here to see your son are leaving. It's a shame that Hope's line overshadowed everything.  Sighs  You know, he can't just get out here and do some sort of run-of-the-mill preview. If he wants to be in the headlines tomorrow, he's got to have something else planned.
Thomas: Max. Stop. Just stop.
Max: Thanks, Man.
Thomas: Okay, tuck that in. Don't go embarrassing me out there, okay?
Max:  Chuckles  No way.
Thomas:  Sighs 
Marcus: Hey, are you getting nervous?
Thomas: Trying not to.
Marcus:  Chuckles  Well, I am. You know, I've never really done this modeling thing before. Being out there on that runway just, uh, kinda got my palms a little bit sweaty.
Thomas: Dude, Marcus, you were great in rehearsal. You in that suit--you-- you're gonna knock them dead. You kidding?
Marcus: Well, I hope so, Tom. I mean, I really want this to be a big smash for you, Man.
Thomas: Thanks, Marcus.  Chuckles  Man, people need to stop leaving.
Rick: Thomas, stop stressing, okay? It's gonna be packed.
Thomas: It better be. I-I-I've worked way too hard on this line for it to be upstaged.
Rick: You do understand why things were moved up the way they were.
Thomas:  Sighs  Don't get me wrong, Rick. I-I'm glad we were able to throw things together and pull the rug out from underneath Amber, but it's frustrating. I just thought today was gonna be about me for a change. Okay, I'm--I'm not gonna let this be a big deal. I'm just gonna-- I need to go out there and remind 'em why, you know, they came in the first place.
Marcus: Hey, look, no problem. Now what you're gonna do, you're gonna go out there, and you're gonna wow them with charm, all right? Now that's what you do.
Thomas:  Chuckles  Oh, I'm gonna wow them all right. You'll see. They're gonna be talkin', that's for sure.  Sighs
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Brooke: Taylor, I'm so glad you came.
Taylor: To my son's premiere? Of course. I wouldn't miss that for the world.
Brooke: Well, you told me how you feel about me working with your son.
Taylor: I'm very proud of my son. I'm very proud of him. I've told him that. I think this new men's line is going to be amazing. If you have to be a part of it, then I guess that's the way it is.
Whip: Great job with, uh, with Hope's line. You guys really knocked it out of the park. I had no idea what Amber was doing, by the way.
Brooke: I know. Thank you, Whip.
Taylor: Not that I was comfortable with it at all.
Whip: Taylor.
Taylor: Well, I'm not.
Brooke: Okay, what can I do to make it better?
Taylor: Don't be a part of it.
Brooke: I am not walking away from the men's line. I already told Thomas I would help him.
Taylor: Well, Brooke, it's only just been a few weeks since your last scandal, so since it's all like clockwork with you, you're due for another one any moment now, and I don't want my son involved in it.
Brooke: That's crazy. What do you think's gonna happen?
Taylor:  Scoffs  With you? Anything goes. Anything--that's the problem.
Whip: It's okay. Come on. Just relax.  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: I feel like I've been so worried about you getting down on yourself, but then I see you smile...  Chuckles 
Oliver: How can I not smile when you're around?
Hope:  Chuckles 
Oliver: Not that I haven't made some big, hairy mistakes.
Hope: Well, everyone's made mistakes.
Oliver: I didn't exactly not water the plants.
Hope: Well, true. Yours were slightly more epic.
Oliver: But you forgave me because you have a big heart.
Hope: Yes, I do.
Oliver: The biggest I've ever seen.
Hope:  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brooke: I just spoke to Jake. The stage is ready.
Thomas: Great. So we're good to go?
Brooke: Looks like it.
Thomas: Well, awesome. You want to gather the troops?
Brooke: I think you should.
Thomas: Okay. All right, everybody, gather around, please. Please hurry up. Now today is a big day for Forrester Creations. Not one but two of our lines will be making headlines.
Pam: Yes!
Man: All right. Yeah.
Thomas: Now they're a bit restless out there, thinking they've seen the best we have to offer, but they're mistaken. We're gonna get them up and out of their seats, pumped and excited.
Pam: Yes!
Brooke: Yes! All right!
Thomas: All right, let's do this.
Pam: Okay. All right!
Man: Let's do it. Let's do it.
Eric: Come here.
Thomas:  Sighs 
Ridge: I'm proud of you.
Thomas: Thank you, Dad.
Ridge: Go out and knock 'em dead.
Thomas: Thank you. Thank you, everyone. My name is Thomas Forrester. And as the designer for the new men's line, I am very proud to be introducing the second half of our show.
Thomas: Now I sincerely appreciate your patience. This was supposed to be the main event. But necessity required a change. I think you all agree that Hope for the Future will be one of our most popular Forrester lines ever. Well, good news. You're about to preview another. Our reenergized men's line will blow you away. It--it's focused on Brooke Logan's original concepts, uh, from the past years-- innovative styles, bold new lines, and a distinctive departure from the traditional business suit. I've had a great opportunity to have Brooke's input. She has been extremely invaluable. And I couldn't have done this without her. And at Forrester, we want our men to be hot, and they will be. So, ladies and gentlemen, get ready to witness something unlike you have ever seen before-- the new men's line by Thomas Forrester.
 Techno music playing 
 Techno music playing 
Brooke:  Mouthing words 
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Hope: We've been through a lot together.
Oliver: And yet, we're still here. Nobody died.
Hope:  Chuckles  More good times than bad I think.
Oliver: You really feel that way?
Hope: Yeah, I do.
Oliver: You know, I got this gig at Forrester because of you.
Hope: I just made sure your music got heard. That's--
Oliver: You got me in the door. You did that for me.
Hope: And I never regretted it.
Oliver: Not once?
Hope: Nope, not once. We did really great things together on this Hope for the Future campaign. I mean, we're gonna get a lot of publicity. Who knows? Maybe you and I will be like the next dynamic duo at Forrester.
Oliver:  Chuckles 
Hope: It's incredible where life takes you sometimes.
Oliver: Incredible.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Techno music playing 
Katie:  Chuckles  Whoo!  Chuckles  Babe, pay attention. Doesn't Marcus look great?
Bill: Yeah, beautiful. Take a look around. In case you haven't noticed, no one cares, including me.
Katie:  Sighs 
Taylor: These are good, right? Or am I just being a mom?
Whip: No, no, no. They're--they're fine. Really. They're okay. I just wish he didn't have to follow Hope's premiere. He would have had a much better reaction otherwise.
Taylor:  Sighs  You know, he worked so hard on this. I'm telling you.
Whip: I know. I-it'll be okay, as long as he follows my advice. He's gonna have to get the audience responding, get their jaws dropping.
 Applause 
Whip: And he's gonna have to do it soon.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Thomas: Marcus, Dude, you blew it up for me out there. Thank you.
Marcus: I do what I do, Man.
Eric: Let me see you. Let me see you. You looked good out there.
Thomas: Max, where are your pants? Rick, can you get the pants? We're comin' up on the end of the show, and I-I'm still not ready.
Rick: Sure. Come on.
Thomas: Thank you.
Brooke:  Sighs  You seem a little stressed. Don't be. Everything is going well.
Thomas: Yeah, not well enough, and you know it.
Brooke: Well, then it's time to pull out the big guns. Aren't you the guy with the mysterious plan?
Thomas: Well, you're still with me on this, right?
Brooke: I said I would be. It would help if you'd give me a clue what it is.
Thomas: Nah, it wouldn't be the same. Trust me. Just promise me you'll go with me on this, okay?
Brooke: I promise.  Chuckles 
Thomas: Thank you.
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Oliver: You have no idea what this does to me when I'm close to you like this.
Hope: Well, I don't want to send any mixed signals.
Oliver: Why not? You've got mixed feelings.
Hope: Oliver, I felt so much for you. You know, I-I can't just turn that off. I'm not wired that way.
Oliver: Yeah, me either. I bet when you were younger you'd find, like, abandoned cats and little injured birds and nurse them back to health.
Hope: Yeah, I did that a lot, actually.
Oliver: 'Cause when you see a creature in distress, you want to help them.
Hope: Oliver, if you're asking me to rescue you--
Oliver: No, you already did by blowing Amber out of the water. You saved me from ruining this entire company. You were a huge hit, and I saved my job. I am so lucky because of you.
Hope: I feel the same way. Oliver, after everything that we've been through together, and after all we've accomplished, I can't imagine my life without you, and I don't want to.
Oliver: Well, your dad didn't fire me. You're stuck with me. You know what I think? I think that our lives are tied together...
Hope:  Chuckles 
Oliver: You know? That no matter what happens, we're gonna cross here and there and everywhere. You changed me. I changed you. I screwed up, and you forgave me, but now we can move on. We can look towards our future.
Hope: Oliver, I--
Oliver: Hope, hold--let-- just let me finish, okay?
Hope: I...  Sighs 
Oliver: Our future together is gonna be so great. And I am gonna love you like no guy has ever loved anyone ever before. And I'm gonna be there for you. It's not over for us, Hope. It's never gonna be over for us.
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 Techno music playing 
Ridge: Thomas is next.
 Techno music playing 
Whip: He's gotta do better than this.
Eric: Ladies and Gentlemen, Thomas and Brooke Forrester.
Audience:  Gasps   Applause   Cheering   Cheers and applause ","Thomas tells Brooke to trust him and follow his lead. The press will definitely pay attention. He's going to wow them for sure. Whip says it will have to be really big to make the entire room of reporters forget Hope For The Future. Hope hugs Oliver when she hears that he wasn't fired and still has his job at Forrester. She thinks they might be the next dynamic duo at Forrester. He kisses her and says he has not given up hope. They will be together again. Thomas makes his speech and introduces the men's line. Basically the audience is bored and not raving as Thomas expected. Brooke innocently tells him that it's time to pull out the big guns. Thomas takes his final turn down the catwalk and then motions for Brooke to come out. When she joins him, he dips her and plants a big kiss on his step-mother. She is caught by surprise with a dumbfounded look as well as most of the reporters.",summ_screen
"Brooke: I know it's a lot to take in.
Ridge: I thought he was doing better.
Brooke: Right, 'cause you don't wanna see him for who he really is, ridge. And that's frustrating to me. But I do understand it. You love him very much. But this escalation of behavior has been showing for some time now.&
Ridge: Well, I need to see him. Hope... after you signed the adoption papers, and he chased you all through forrester, what--what happened then? Have you heard from him? Has he been in touch with you?
Brooke: Nobody's heard from thomas.
Ridge: So what do we do? We just wait for him to show up, to resurface?
Hope: [ Gasps ] Thomas? Oh, my god. [ Gasps ]
Ridge: Hope? What?
Hope: I didn't mean...to.
Brooke: Honey...
Ridge: What'S... what's going on?
Hope: I'm sorry, ridge.
Ridge: Sorry for what? Why are you apologizing?
Brooke: So that call you got earlier about the hydrofluoric acid?
Ridge: Yeah, what about it?
Brooke: Well, it's out of the building, right? I mean, it was disposed of properly. All traces are gone.
Ridge: Yes. Everything's fine. Why are you asking that?
Brooke: Well, I was just...wondering. M-maybe that's why you're so concerned.
Ridge: I-I was concerned, but, yeah, I'm not worried about it. It was there. Now it's gone, like it was never there at all. I'm concerned because I didn't know where my son is. I'd like to find out. Is it--is there anything else you wanna say? Well, I'll try thomas again.
Steffy: Wow, these are terrific.
Quinn: Thanks.
Steffy: I'd love to incorporate this into the line I'm working on with sally.
Quinn: [ Sighs ] Well, I would love to help you out, but I can't finalize anything until I get thomas' input. Is he around?
Steffy: He seems to be mia today.
Quinn: Really? You haven't heard from him?
Steffy: Nope. Neither has my father.
Quinn: Interesting.
Steffy: You know something?
Quinn: He and douglas didn't come home last night. When I went to bed last night, I just thought thomas and douglas were out late, but neither one of them came down for breakfast in the morning when I left for work. What, do you --you think I should sound an alarm?
Steffy: No, not yet. I don't know about thomas' whereabouts, but my father called douglas' school, and he found out that he was dropped off this morning.
Quinn: Oh.
Steffy: We just don't know by whom. Though maybe it was hope, because now she is douglas' new legal mother.
Quinn: Wait a minute. What?
Steffy: Thomas made a terrible decision.
Ridge: Well, if you get this, please call me back or text me, something. [ Cellphone beeps ] I'm, um...gonna stop by the office, and then I'm going back to dad's, so if you hear something... let me know, okay?
Brooke: Okay.
[ Door closes ] [ Exhales deeply ] I was so worried you were going to say something.
Hope: I should have. He's looking for thomas, but he's never going to find him because I killed him. [ Applause ] Thank you.
Quinn: Ever since thomas and douglas moved into the house I've been able to see their relationship up close.
Steffy: It's improving, right?
Quinn: Oh, yeah, definitely. Thomas is... he's loving, and he's sweet, and...and douglas is really relaxing into that, and, you know, there's a lot of laughter and playtime. It's why I--I'm just-- I'm so confused that he would give hope any legal standing. They're not married, and he doesn't need help repairing his relationship with his son.
Brooke: Well, hope can talk my brother into anything. She's his weakness.
Quinn: Yeah, but giving up your parental rights, even partially? I mean, who does that?
Steffy: I know. I get it. I get it.
Ridge: Hey.
Steffy: Hey.
Quinn: Hey. So, uh, I cannot do anything else with my jewelry until I get input from thomas. Do you have any idea where he is?
Ridge: I don't know when he's coming into the office. But if you're in a bind, I can certainly make the call.
Quinn: Well...give me a holler if he shows up.
Steffy: I definitely wanna use your pieces for the line. I think it'd be great.
Quinn: Okay.
[ Door closes ]
Steffy: [ Sighs ]
Ridge: What?
Steffy: I was about to ask you that.
Ridge: I've just got a lot of things on my mind. That's all.
Steffy: Yeah, yeah, I know. I know you went to see hope and brooke about the custody papers. How'd it go?
Ridge: Your kids are everything. I mean, you know that now. From the moment you're born, you just--you--you wanna make their life better. You wanna give them happiness. [ Sighs ] You're a better parent than me. I-I've always loved you guys, but...I wasn't always there.
Steffy: We know you love us, dad.
Ridge: But knowing might not be enough, right? Not for thomas, anyway.
Steffy: Whoa, you can't-- you can't blame yourself. Thomas is a grown man. He can make his own choices.
Ridge: Yeah. I thought he was getting better, and I just... I talked to hope and brooke, and...now I'm more concerned about him than I ever was.
Hope: We have to get ridge back here. We have to tell him what really happened.
Brooke: Honey, you need to calm down.
Hope: He is worried about his son for good reason, and that is because he is dead.
Brooke: Okay, please, stop saying that.
Hope: Thomas is in a vat of acid because of me, and I'm not going to keep that secret.
Brooke: You're forgetting how this all happened. Thomas brought this on himself. His actions made you react. And what kind of a father does that, takes his son and puts him in an empty room, and leaves him there in an empty building so that he can chase you around and have sex with you? He was coming on to you, hope. He cornered you.
Hope: But that shouldn't have cost thomas' life. I should have tried using my words. I should have tried talking to him. He listened to me. Or at least he did before I killed him.
Brooke: Oh, honey, how many times do I have to tell you? It was an accident.
Hope: Do you really think that's going to make a difference to ridge? To steffi or to douglas? I killed douglas' father, mom, after he just lost caroline, and douglas trusts me. He trusts me.
Brooke: Honey, you've gotta listen to me, okay? God only knows what would have happened if you didn't defend yourself. Thomas was intimidating you. You had to protect yourself.
Hope: No, I took it too far. I have to tell ridge. I have to--I have to tell the cops.
Brooke: No, wait. Wait. Let's think about this. Let's be smart. Ridge told us that the acid was gone. It was disposed of properly, and the vat as well. So you know I'm a chemist. So trust me when I tell you this-- that all traces of any evidence, all traces of...thomas, as horrible as that may sound, it's gone, honey. It's all gone. What does help for heart failure look like?
Steffy: I'm almost afraid to ask. You were so positive about thomas' progress.
Ridge: Yeah, I know I was. This is so hard. You know, I really--I thought he was doing better, working with your mother and just...getting his stuff back together, and I think he might--might be worse than he ever was.
Steffy: What did hope and brooke say?
Ridge: Ohh. [ Sighs ] [ Clears throat ] They said that a few days ago, your brother suggested that they could, um... [ Scoffs ] They could trade custody of douglas for, um...
Steffy: For what?
Ridge: [ Sighs ]
Steffy: You've got to be kidding me. Trade custody for sex? Are you serious?
Ridge: That's according to hope, and listen...
Steffy: Oh, my god.
Ridge: She's a lot of things, but she's not a liar. Of course she didn't do it.
Steffy: Like, of course she wouldn't, and thomas should have known that.
Ridge: So your brother changed tactics again. He, uh, asked her out for a nice dinner, and douglas would be there, and he would bring the adoption paper.
Steffy: Oh, gosh. The dinner. Give her an offer she couldn't refuse.
Ridge: Yeah, but she didn't refuse, but she--she tried to steer it a different way. She tried to meet him here instead. So he once again had another idea, and it fit well, and let's just have dinner here and then afterwards, the two of them could be alone.
Steffy: I thought douglas was there.
Ridge: He was there for the dinner, but, uh, thomas said that he made other arrangements for him after dinner and took him away.
Steffy: With a babysitter?
Ridge: No, no. He took him to a dressing room and left him there.
Steffy: What?
Ridge: And then after your brother had the paper signed and had him sitting there, he decided to make a move on hope. And she was scared not just for herself but for douglas. So she ran out, and he chased her all over the building.
Steffy: He chased after her?
Ridge: What's going on with that kid? What is... what's with this obsession with hope? Brooke's daughter's gonna be the death of my son.
Hope: What are you suggesting, mom?
Brooke: I'm not suggesting anything.
Hope: 'Cause it sounds like you're telling me to keep quiet, to not tell anyone.
Brooke: Honey, you heard what ridge said. Hydrofluoric acid was neutralized, and it was disposed of properly, along with the vat. So everything, including thomas, is gone. Do you understand that? There is nothing that points to you. There's nothing that puts you anywhere close to that storage area.
Hope: I cannot pretend like last night didn't happen, mom. Thomas fell into that vat of acid because I pushed him.
Brooke: Not on purpose.
Hope: It doesn't matter. He's still dead.
Brooke: Does that mean your life has to end, too, honey? The life that you just got back? The life that so many people tried to steal from you. Thomas tried to steal from you. Now I know you're a good person, and you wanna confess. But I can't stop thinking about what would happen next. They would arrest you. You would be dragged off to jail. Your marriage would end. You would lose your baby-- the baby that you just got back. And douglas, too. And me--god, I don't even know what I would do without you.
Hope: I don't know, mom. I don't know.
[ Crying ]
Brooke: Honey. Thomas was chasing you around the building, and he was being very aggressive. He was trying to come on to you. He had you cornered on the catwalk. You had to do something. You had to defend yourself.
Hope: So I just don't say anything?
Brooke: That's not what I'm saying, honey.
Hope: Mom, ridge is already asking questions, wondering about where thomas is, and you really think the forresters are just gonna shrug their shoulders and just go, ""oh, well, he never came home""? [ Cries ] And besides, mom, we know firsthand just how destructive keeping secrets can be.
Brooke: Oh, god, you're right, but I just keep thinking about ridge, when he finds out. &
Hope: It's going to be awful. But I have to tell the truth. And I should have from the start.
Brooke: I'm just so frightened for you, honey.
Hope: I know. I am, too. But at least I won't be keeping any secrets.
Brooke: Oh.
[ Exhales deeply ]
[ Crickets chirping ]
Ridge: Joint custody of douglas means that thomas and hope are gonna be tied together forever. It's a legal document. In the eyes of the law, they are the parents. How's your brother ever gonna get past hope if he ties himself to her forever?
Steffy: That's the point. His strategy just gave him all the time in the world to win hope over.
Ridge: Well, I don't think he was talking about strategy when he put that little kid in a dressing room and was chasing hope all over the building. Answer your...
Steffy: Maybe he's lying low because he's embarrassed.
Ridge: He should be embarrassed. What happened here? He was focused. He was focused on dealing with his relationship with you and--and being there for his little kid. Taylor said he was doing well, and--and look--look at what he's doing. This-- he's designing these. He's finally coming into his own.
Steffy: You know, impulse trumps intellect.
Ridge: Thomas is not built to live his life impulsively. He's too emotional. He's too vulnerable, and you know why? Because of me. Because I wasn't there for him. I was never there for him.
Steffy: Dad, dad, dad, stop. You gotta stop, okay? Just breathe. At some point, we have to own who we are.
Ridge: And your brother was doing that. To give custody to hope-- that's just --that's a mistake. It's a huge mistake. But it's done, and what-- what's done is done, so... we'll just deal with it. I support thomas. And he knows that, and he'll find his way home.
Hope: Thomas... I would give anything to get that moment back. [ Crying ] I just thought I was pushing you. It was an accident. I never meant to harm you. I have to admit it. The truth has to come out. But how?
[ Crying ] How am I gonna tell douglas that I killed his father? [ Sobs ] [ Continues crying ] What if I go to jail? What if I go to jail? [ Sobs ] And douglas is going to lose three parents in such a short amount of time, and I'm gonna lose liam, and I'm gonna lose beth after I just got her back. I can'T. [ Crying ] How did any of this happen? [ Sobs ] I could never love you, but I didn't wanna hurt you. I'll never, ever be able to forgive myself. [ Sobs ] One second. I ruined everything in one second, and I ruined it all, and I'm sorry. And I'm so sorry, thomas. I'm so sorry.
[ Sobbing ]
[ Gasps ] [ Gasps ] Thomas? Is... is that you?
Thomas: Yes.
Hope: Oh, my god. Oh, my god. Oh, my god. You're alive! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Thank...
[ Sobbing ]
[ Gasps ]","(THIS AIRED 11/19 IN SOME AREAS) Brooke tries to cover with Ridge about Hope's saying that Thomas is dead. Hope is very upset still. Brooke asks about the hydroflouric acid at Forrester. Ridge doesn't know why she's asking about that, but he says that it's gone - like it was never there. Ridge's main concern is finding Thomas, so he leaves. Brooke breathes a sigh of relief, but Hope still feels guilty that she killed Thomas. Hope gets very upset, and Brooke tries to reason with her about what happened. Hope wants to tell the police or Ridge what happened. Brooke doesn't think that's a good idea. Hope doesn't agree that she should keep the truth hidden. Brooke is just worried about what will happen to her. Later, Hope goes to Thomas's former bedroom in Brooke's house and talks to him, upset. She tells him that she's so sorry. She is shocked when he turns up alive and hugs him, sobbing, grateful.",summ_screen
"Brooke: Eric should be here soon. Can you wait for him?
Stephanie:  Grunting 
Brooke: Stephanie, what are you doing?
Stephanie: I want to get this off.  Coughing 
Brooke: Okay.
Stephanie:  Coughs   Breathing heavily   Indistinct conversation 
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Hope:  Sighs  I guess I missed the meeting. What are you doing here?
Eric: Well, I was here for the meeting, and, uh, now I'm trying to get back to my wife.
Hope: Is that what I think it is?
Pam: Yeah. It's the--the tribute.
Rick: The video that we shot at Stephanie's party.
Eric: I just don't know if I should show it to her now that everything's happening with her so fast now, and it's just-- I don't want it to upset her.
Rick: No, no, Dad, that's-- that's not what we intended.
Eric: I know. Of course not.
Pam: Well, Eric, maybe you should just take a look at it first, and then you could decide after?  Exhales deeply 
Tony: What do you want?
Kristen: You go first.
Tony:  Sighs  You never treated me like a walking disease, not the way people do when they learn that I am H.I.V. positive. You always treated me like a person.
Kristen: I want you to know, Mom, you were a good mom.  Voice breaking  A good mom. And I-I'll never forget that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katie: It's happening again. My--my heart is--
Taylor: Katie, there's nothing wrong with your heart.
Katie: Then why do I feel like I'm dying?
Taylor: That's what is so horrendous about postpartum depression.
Katie:  Sniffles 
Taylor: You know, in your body's efforts to return to normal, it does just the opposite, and it ends up robbing you of all of the beautiful dreams you had of being a mother.
Katie:  Crying  Can you help me? Please help me.  Sobbing 
Taylor: Katie, do you want your life back?
Katie: Not if it's only gonna be taken away from me. My son needs someone who's always gonna be there for him.
Taylor: He's a part of you. There is no better person for him to be his mother than you.
Katie: What if something's wrong with him? He--he would just cry and cry as if he knew that I had passed on something terrible to him.
Taylor: That's how life is. Sometimes it's precious. Sometimes it's terrible.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Thorne: I just felt like I never could get that close to you because I didn't think that you had enough love for more than one son. And I understand now that you are-- you were letting me go my own way because that is what I needed.
Felicia: Aah. Sorry. This is so surreal. You know, to think that for so many years, I've lived by the mantra, ""I am not my mother. I am not my mother."" Well, who am I now?  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie:  Coughing  Take this off for me. Take this off.  Coughs  Take--take the ring off.  Coughing 
Brooke: Okay. I--the--
Stephanie: No, no, no.  Coughing  No.
Brooke: Okay, I-I don't understand what you want. What?
Stephanie: Give me one back. This one. This one.
Brooke: Here, let me...
Stephanie: No.  Coughing 
Brooke:  Moans 
Stephanie:  Coughing   Breathing heavily  Eric.
Brooke: Yes. He loves you very much.
Stephanie:  Chuckles  Finally.
Brooke:  Chuckles 
Stephanie:  Coughs  That ring is for you. I want you to have it.
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Taylor: Katie, I l-- I lost a child. I lost my daughter Phoebe. You've been agonizing over leaving Will, and you don't even know. He could leave you. Tomorrow is promised to no one. And do you really want him to grow up and not be able to remember his mother's love, no matter how much time you have?
Katie:  Crying  I've been so selfish.
Taylor: No, you've been sick.
Katie: I don't want to die. I don't.  Crying 
Taylor: Of course, you don't.
Katie: I want my baby. I want my son.  Sobbing 
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Bill: But I have a little secret to share with you. I think we're kindred spirits. You don't suffer fools lightly, you have no low opinion of yourself. Like the mama bear you are, you are fiercely protective of your family, those that you love. Those that you don't-- well, they quake in their boots when they see you comin'. I like that.
Dayzee:  Sighs  I owe you so much. You have taught me... so much. And... you're irreplaceable. And there'll forever be a small gap in my heart that will never be filled. Ever.
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Brooke: This should go to one of your daughters.  Voice breaking  I wanted something of yours so much. I just never imagined it would be this.  Crying 
Stephanie: Why not? You got all my men.  Laughs 
Brooke:  Chuckles  Yeah.
Stephanie:  Coughing 
Brooke: I did.
Stephanie:  Coughing   Sighs  That hurt, you know? You hurt me. But you also saved me.
Brooke: What does that mean?
Stephanie: Well... Honey, you can't live-- you just can't live life-- I mean...  Chuckles  Because of you, I lived it for something.
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Will:  Fusses 
Katie: Wait, wait, wait.
Donna: Katie.
Taylor: You said you wanted to hold the baby.
Will:  Cries 
Katie: What if he doesn't want me?
Taylor: Katie, don't let your fear speak for you.
Katie: No, it's-- it's the truth. He--he--he wouldn't take my breast. He turned away from me like he was disgusted, even when I would pump and try and feed him with a bottle.
Taylor: Sometimes the medication can cause a reaction in the baby where they feel colicky or anxious, might even refuse to feed. But it hasn't been you. It isn't your fault, and it isn't your heart.
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Donna: I thought it was a competition. And I wanted to win. But not like this. Not like this.  Sighs 
Rick: Look, I blamed you for a lot of things. Mostly, for splitting up my mom and dad.  Sighs  So it's taken me a long time to admit I wouldn't be the person I am today or the man I am today without your guidance.
Marcus: You are the scariest woman that I've ever met. So how awesome was it for me to be welcomed by the family by the most badass lady on the planet? Thank you.
Steffy: I'm glad kids don't get to pick their own name, because I wouldn't have picked yours. I always thought it was stuffy and old-fashioned. But what I didn't know is that... it'd be like a compass, always reminding me who and what I wanted to be.
Taylor: I want you to know I've listened and I've watched, and I'm going to be able to get through all that lies ahead. But I'll miss you. You're my hero.
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Brooke: Are you cold? Do you want me to call anybody?
Stephanie: No.
Brooke: Do you want me to read you the rest of the story?
Stephanie: What's the end?
Brooke: I could go get the book.
Stephanie: No, no.  Chuckles  Make it up.
Brooke: The lady in the book, Mrs. Transome, she was waiting patiently for her son's engagement to be married, I believe. And she wanted it to be so perfect. So she hired the peasant girl in the valley and her mother, and they came over, and they helped her to make this splendid, splendid party. And when the son arrived, he met the peasant girl's eyes, and it was love at first sight. Needless to say, Mrs. Transome wasn't very happy about it.
Stephanie: Needless to say.
Brooke:  Chuckles  But the girl, she realized over time that she not only loved the son, but she loved the family, too-- who they were...  Sighs  What they stood for, and she really wanted to be one of them. But Mrs. Transome thought she was a threat.  Sighs  And she had to protect her family. They fought and they fought for years.  Sighs  They tried to destroy each other.
Stephanie: This sounds familiar.
Brooke: I don't think I... knew what love was... until I knew I loved you.
Stephanie: Hmm.
Brooke: I'm so ashamed. I'm ashamed of all of the pain that I put you through for all these years.
Stephanie: It all adds up.
Brooke:  Sighs  I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Stephanie: No. No. It all adds up to now.
Brooke: Yes. To now.
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Will:  Fusses 
Donna: Shh.
Katie: He looks bigger.
Donna: Bill says he's gained about 3 pounds since you brought him home.
Will:  Fusses 
Katie: Would it be okay if I...
Donna: Oh, Baby, of course. Shh.
Katie: Hey. It's okay, my boy. Mommy's here.
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Pam: I've always been the baby. No one expected much of me, and I didn't let them down.  Chuckles  I can find my own way now, and if I get a little lost...  Sighs  I'll just ask you what to do, because somehow, I know you'll always tell me.
Eric: My wonderful Stephanie, how I have loved you and despised you. So powerful and so towering and so righteous. I wouldn't blame anyone for, uh, getting caught up in the bedazzlement of you. I won't forget any of it ever, not a day, not one hour.
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Stephanie: Who's there? Eric?
Brooke: Eric's gonna be here really soon.
Stephanie: Never around when you need him.
Brooke: He's coming.
Stephanie:  Sighs  I'm tired. I'm so tired.
Brooke:  Whispers  I know.  Normal voice  Do you want to sleep?
Stephanie: Yes.
Brooke: And I'll wake you when he gets here.
Stephanie: Yes. I'll miss you. Sing me to sleep, Baby Girl.
Brooke:  Sniffles   Voice breaking  You want me to sing?
Stephanie:  Whispers  Yes. Sleep.
Brooke: When Irish eyes are smiling 'tis like a morn in spring in the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing when all the hearts are happy the world seems bright and gay when those Irish eyes are smiling  Sobs  They steal your heart away  Sobbing   Sobbing ","Brooke sits with Stephanie on the outside bench taking in the beauty of the blue sky, mountains and the lake. She says that Eric will be here soon if Stephanie can wait for him. Stephanie struggles with her coughing jags but manages to get off her engagement ring and wants Brooke to have it. She quips that Brooke had all her men, now she has the ring too. She admits Brooke really hurt her, but she also saved her too. Brooke has a way of life so now Stephanie has been able to live for something. Eric prepares to get back to the cabin, stopping only long enough for the others to wish him well and say goodbye to Stephanie. He has a video of the party but isn't sure whether to show it to Stephanie or not. Pam convinces him to play it and view it first. One by one it's a tribute to the pit bull and Mama Bear by Eric, Pam, Donna, Rick, Steffy, Marcus, Dayzee, Thorne, Felicia, Taylor, Bill, Kristen and Tony. Katie cries to Taylor that she feels like she is dying; her heart is pounding. Taylor explains that is just the depression. Katie asks for her to please help. She does not want to die. Donna brings Will into Katie's room and puts him in his mother's arms.",summ_screen
"Eric: Are you sure?
Stephanie: We-- uh, we argued.
Eric: And she pulled out a gun and... and you... you saw her?
Stephanie: I s -- I saw her.
Eric: She was leaning over you when I found you. She said that she turned you over.
Stephanie:  Scoffs then sighs heavily  Donna. Donna.
Eric:  Whispering  Damn it.
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Ridge: Yeah, Thorne, that's great news. Okay, we'll see you in the morning. Thanks. Bye.
Brooke: Stephanie made it through surgery?
Ridge: Dad's with her now. He refuses to leave her side.
Brooke: Well, she's okay. That's what matters.
Ridge: Is she okay? Someone tried to kill her.
Brooke: You still believe it was somebody from my family.
Ridge: She said it was a Logan that shot her.
Brooke: Well, that's what you inferred from what she said.
Ridge: She was very clear.
Brooke: She was in shock.
Ridge: Look, regardless, there's gonna be an investigation. The police will be asking a lot of questions, and the press will, as well.
Brooke: So we should show a unified front?
Ridge: Exactly.
Brooke: Well, I am. I'm supporting my family.
Ridge: Even if it means putting our family at risk?
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Woman: Dr. Kravitz, you have a visitor in the main lobby. Dr. Kravitz, a visitor in the main lobby.
Donna: So how is she?
Eric: The surgery went well.
Donna: So S-Stephanie's okay?
Eric: She was shot, Donna. And so no, no, Stephanie's-- she's not okay. The, uh-- she has a good prognosis, but...
Donna: Good, good. I'm glad. And she's awake?
Eric: And talking.
 Phone rings 
Donna: Yeah, yeah, I saw that.
Eric: How long have you been out here?
Donna: For a little while. Did you ask her who did this to her?
Eric: Yeah.
Donna: Well, what did she say?  Phone rings 
Eric: She said it was you.
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Brooke: Are you asking me to choose between you and my family?
Ridge: No, I'm asking you to keep an open mind.
Brooke: I asked every member of my family if they were involved, and they swear they weren't.
Ridge: Oh, come on, Brooke. You don't really expect them to admit it. If one of them pulled the trigger, they did it for you, to protect you from my mother. They're not gonna drag you into this by telling you what really happened.
Brooke: Just like your mother would never say anything that might not be true.
Ridge: Okay, now what does that mean?
Brooke: Ridge--  sighs  your mother says whatever she wants whenever she wants something. And right now she wants to rid Donna from Eric's life.
Ridge: By making false accusations? No, Brooke. I would hope she'd learned her lesson after what she did to you.
Brooke: Ridge, she had Donna locked up in a steam room.
Ridge: Okay, that wasn't fair, but it's not the same as accusing Donna of attempted murder.
Brooke: You told me how upset she was for losing Eric.
Ridge: Well, this has been a little rough on her. You know, she's been through this before.
Brooke: Well, maybe she doesn't feel like she's ever gonna get him back.
Ridge: Or maybe Donna just won't let anything or anyone get between her and her man.
Brooke: I thought you supported them.
Ridge: I accepted my father's decision. It doesn't mean I agree with it.
Brooke: So now Donna is a gold digger and a potential murderer? If that's the way you really feel, I don't know what else we can say to each other.
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Donna: You didn't just-- Stephanie said I shot her?
Eric: Yes.
Donna: No, no, no, she's--she's confused. It's--it's the painkillers or--or the blood loss or something.
Eric: I-I just--I just n-n-need you to tell me what happened. I-I need you to tell me.
Donna: Eric!
Eric: Look, Donna, I just--I just--I just need to know the truth.
Donna: No, th--this is insane. This is crazy. Of course I didn't shoot her.
Eric: Well, look-- but the two of you argued, right?
Donna: Yes, yes, we argued after the showing. But this was supposed to be our big night, our big moment.
Eric: Look, I just-- I just need to know-- I need to know what happened. I need to know everything.
Donna: You want me to convince you I didn't do this?
Eric: You heard the gunshot. Where--where were you?
Donna: You're asking me if I have an alibi.
Eric: Well, maybe you saw something. Um, maybe you saw someone.
Donna: I-I was down the hall. I-I-I heard a noise. I went into the showroom. I-I saw Stephanie lying there. We've been through this.
Eric: Well, but maybe-- maybe somebody saw you. Maybe--maybe you saw somebody. I don't know.
Donna: Stephanie. I thought she collapsed, and I-I-I turned her over, and--and she opened her eyes, and she saw me. That's why she thought I did this, because--because it's the last thing she remembers-- me leaning over her.
Eric: And so you were leaning over her and...
Donna: If she says I pulled the trigger, she's lying. It didn't happen, Eric. I-or sh--she doesn't remember.
Donna: Eric, you have to believe me.
Eric: Okay, look, uh, it's been a long day for all of us. Maybe you should go home.
Donna: No, please, just-- just come with me, please?
Eric: No, I'm gonna, uh, I'm gonna stay here.
Donna:  Exhales deeply  {Eric thinking}
[ Short staccato snore ]
Donna: Eric, you have to believe me.
Stephanie: I s--I saw her.
Eric: She was leaning over you when I found you. She said that she turned you over.
Stephanie:  Echoing  Donna, Donna, Donna, Donna. Donna, Donna, Donna.
Donna: If she says I pulled the trigger, she's lying.
Eric: Hey.
Stephanie: Oh.
Eric: You drifted off.
Stephanie: Oh.
Eric: Mm-hmm. Not for long, though. I've been here the whole time.
Stephanie: You stayed?
Eric: Yeah.
Stephanie: Mm.
Eric: I didn't stay here to be with you, though. I'm just hiding out from the press in here.
Stephanie:  Chuckles  funny.
Eric: Yeah. Look, now you're tired. You go ahead, you close your eyes. You rest.
Stephanie: Mm. You go home.
Eric: Maybe I will.
Stephanie: Mm.
Eric: Would that be okay with you?
Stephanie: Mm-hmm.
Eric: Yeah? All right, but I'll be back first thing in the morning, all right?
Stephanie: Mm.
Eric: The fact is the police'll probably be here, too. They're gonna want to talk to you, you know...
Stephanie: Mm.
Eric: A lot of questions.
Stephanie: Mm.
Eric:  Sighs 
Eric: You know what you said before? Honey, I know you're tired, but-- but what you said about Donna-- that you saw her. Did you see her pull out a gun? Did you... did you see her pull the trigger?
Eric:  Sighs  hey.
Nurse: Hi. Your wife's been given a sedative. She won't wake up again tonight.
Eric: You take good care of her, okay?  Sighs heavily 
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Ridge: You don't want to believe the people you love are actually capable of this. I didn't want to believe my mother did what she did to you.
Brooke:  Sighs 
Ridge: Our families are, uh, are gonna disappoint us, you know that-- our parents, our siblings. They're not always gonna be the people we want them to be. But they're still family.
Brooke: Does that mean you're going to invite your mother to our wedding?
Ridge: If you still even want to marry me.
Brooke: Well, we may have to put it off for a little while.
Ridge: Maybe getting the Logans and the Forresters together isn't really a good idea right now.
Brooke:  Sighs 
Ridge: But I don't want to argue, okay? I don't want to argue, but that still doesn't mean--  cell phone rings   rings 
Ridge: It's dad. Hey, what's going on?
Eric: I just got home.
Ridge: I thought you were staying at the hospital.
Eric: Well, they gave your mother something to make her comfortable, so I don't think she's gonna be waking up again tonight.
Ridge: Again? You already talked to her?
Eric: Ohh, look--ohh. It's been a really long day, so why don't you stop in and see your mother first thing in the morning, all right? I know she'd like to see you.
Ridge: Okay, sure.
Eric: Good night, son.
Ridge: Good night.
Brooke: Did Stephanie make a statement?
Ridge: He said they talked, but she's asleep right now. Look, we'll see mother in the morning. And if she does have answers, we'll get them then.
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Eric:  Sighs heavily   sniffing  what is that?  Sniffing  it's like it-- it's like pot roast.
Pam: I thought you'd never get home.  Chuckles 
Eric: Pam?
Pam:  Laughs  Eric.
Eric: Hey. Hey.
Pam: How is my poor sister?
Eric: Ohh. You heard, huh?
Pam: Yeah.
Eric: Yeah.
Pam: I heard on the radio on my way back from the fashion show.
Eric: You were at the show?
Pam: Well, I couldn't get in. Do you believe that? I came straight from the airport. My name wasn't on the list. The guard said I couldn't get in. I told him I was Stephanie's sister. I told him I was supposed to be on, but anyway-- ohh, the poor girl--how is she?
Eric: She's gonna be all right.
Pam: I-I called the hospital and heard that, but anyway-- after the day you've had, I figured you could use a home-cooked meal.
Eric: Oh, Pam. Look, I'm n--I'm not really very hungry at all.
Pam: Even for my pot roast? Pshaw. I made it just the way you like it...
Eric: Look...  sighs 
Pam: Slivered almonds. Here, taste.
Eric:  Inhales sharply 
Pam: Come on.
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Donna: You just couldn't stand it. You had to steal my spotlight. If you're not happy, nobody else can be.
Donna: Tell me, Stephanie, are you happy now?
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Brooke: Storm, every one of us in this family has a motive. It doesn't mean any one of us would have done it.
Brooke:  Sighs 
Ridge: My mother knows who did this, Brooke. You can deny it. I can keep speculating, but eventually the police are gonna question her. And when they do...
 echoing  The truth will come out, the truth will come out, the truth will come out.
Brooke: You're wrong, Ridge. Donna didn't do this. She didn't shoot Stephanie. Nobody in my family did this. But then who did?
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Eric: Pam, uh, well, it's so wonderful that you would, uh, think of me and-- and do this for me. Thank you.
Pam: It is my pleasure, Eric.
Eric:  Sighs heavily  look, I'm sorry. I was so preoccupied getting the-- getting the showing ready, it never occurred to me that you would-- you would be here, that you would come.
Pam: Stephanie obviously forgot to tell you. She's usually so good at that sort of thing. But I guess she's had other issues to deal with recently. I'm aware of the separation, Eric.
Eric: Oh. Mm-hmm.
Pam: I had to practically drag it out of her. You know Stephanie-- always so tough. She's always been the strong one.
Eric: Well, you've had your own burdens to bear over the years, Pam. You really have.
Pam: Well, this is not one of them. I want you to know that. Taking care of you is no chore for me.
Eric: Taking care of me?
Pam: Well, someone's gotta look after this house while you're in the hospital with Stephanie. I put my bags in the back room. I hope you don't mind. I brought my dog, Tiny, with me.
Eric: Well-- no, of course not. That's--that's fine. But, uh, look, Pam, you should know, I'm not, uh, I'm not alone here.
Pam: Yes, I, uh, I heard that, too.
Eric: Well, if you're gonna be staying at the house here, you need to respect, uh, my life and-- and who's in it with me.
Pam: Of course. Anyhoo, if you're not gonna eat that, I'm gonna wrap it up and make sandwiches with it tomorrow.
Eric: Yeah.
Pam: I want you to go upstairs, run yourself a nice long hot bath. And I've turned your bed down already. And I'll just, uh, finish up the laundry.
Eric: Oh, no, Pam, you don't have to do that--
Pam: Shoo, shoo. I'll see you tomorrow.
Eric: All right.
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Stephanie: Oh, God. Go away. Ahh.
Donna: Not until we get something straight. I didn't do this to you. You're accusing the wrong per--
Stephanie: Nurse?
Donna: Stop it.
Stephanie: Nurse?
Donna: Calm down, Steph--
Stephanie: Nurse?
Donna: I just want to talk to you. Whatever you're telling Eric, stop it. I didn't shoot you.
Stephanie: I-I saw you.
Donna: No, no. I-I don't know what you saw, but it wasn't me.
Stephanie: The police'll just have to--
Donna: You keep your mouth shut about me.
Stephanie: Nurse?
Donna: I didn't do this to you, Stephanie. It's over. Eric may feel sorry for you right now, but he is committed to me. I'm gonna be the next Mrs. Eric Forrester, and there is nothing you can do about it.
Stephanie: This is crazy. This is crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy.
Donna: Crazy? What about you-- all the stunts you've pulled over these years. I wouldn't be surprised if you had yourself shot to win Eric's sympathy.
Stephanie: No.
Donna: No?
Stephanie: No. No, no.
Donna: Well, if you didn't do it, I didn't do it, your shooter is still out there. You're not safe. So stop accusing me, and start looking for the real culprit, because I didn't do it. I swear to God, it wasn't me.","Eric grimaces; Stephanie is saying that Donna shot her. He knows she was kneeling and leaning over her when she was found, but Donna? Ridge checks on his mother by phone, but he and Brooke continue their back and forth that this could have been anyone in her family responsible for shooting Stephanie. He asks if Brooke is willing to support her family if it means putting their family at risk? And he can't believe Brooke's theory that Stephanie would say anything to blame her family. She's learned her lesson about that. Brooke lets Ridge know that if he really thinks Donna is a gold-digger and the shooter to boot, then they really have nothing more to say to each other. Eric sees Donna looking in and goes to join her. He remarks that Stephanie's prognosis is okay, but she's not good, she's been shot. She's shocked when Eric tells her that Stephanie said it was Donna that shot her. Yes, she admits they argued, but she did not shoot her. Eric says he needs to know what happened, he needs to know everything. She gets that he is trying to find out if she had an alibi. He hopes someone might have seen Donna. Vehemently, she says Stephanie is confused or she is lying and he has to believe her. He won't go home with her, he's staying at the hospital.",summ_screen
"Taylor: Oh, I am so glad to have you home, Phoebe. I missed you so much...
Phoebe:  Sighs 
Taylor: And Steffy said that you're moving back, you're moving back home?
Phoebe: Uh, we'll see. I mean, the tour's over, and Constantine wants to take a break, so...
Taylor: Wow. Was--was that really strange singing to a huge crowd like that? I don't think I could ever do that. I couldn't--
Phoebe: No, it was-- it was fun.
Taylor: So do you think, um, Constantine's going to ask you to do the next tour?
Phoebe: Uh...  sighs  probably. I mean, I wasn't always available to rehearse, because I was off promoting the Phoebe fragrance in every city, and he was very forgiving, but I think maybe next time, he'll want a singer who will be entirely devoted to the show, you know?
Taylor: Oh, no. No. No way. He won't settle for anything but the best. I-I'm just--I'm so happy to have you home. I can't tell you how much we've missed having you here, and it just doesn't feel like home without you here.
Phoebe: Well, it's gonna be a lot easier to live here now that Rick isn't sharing your bed.
Taylor:  Scoffs 
Phoebe: Come on. Don't look so shocked. You had to know the real reason I haven't been here.
Taylor:  Sighs 
Phoebe: It hurt too much to be with you.
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Brooke: You know, I want to talk to Rick and invite him to our rehearsal dinner.
Ridge: Not a good idea at all.
Brooke: Why?
Ridge: Because he's too stubborn, Logan. You're not gonna convince him to be okay with us before the ceremony happens. It's... I'm sorry. If he's not gonna support us during this time, he's not welcome at the party tonight, and he's definitely not welcome at the wedding tomorrow.
Rick: You think he'll make you happy this time, Mom...  inhales deeply  but he won't.  Slams pen down on desk   sighs  I cannot let this happen. I cannot let this happen.  Sighs  I'm gonna stop the wedding.  Sighs 
Brooke: I'm not telling my son to stay away from my wedding.
Ridge: You want him to cause a scene?
Brooke: No. He won't.  Sighs  Look, maybe if I could talk to him and get him to agree to come to the rehearsal dinner, he'd see the family gathered around us supporting our love. Maybe that would make a difference.
Ridge: Look, if you go to him, he's just gonna start whining about how I'll never be good enough for you. Why start your day like that, hmm?
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cell phone rings   Rings 
Ridge: Hello?
Phoebe: Hey, Dad.
Ridge: Hey, sweetheart. Hey, the connection's good this time. Where are you?
Phoebe: Oh, this faraway place called Los Angeles.
Ridge: Outstanding! Phoebe's here for the wedding.
Brooke: Mm.
Ridge: Hey, are you staying with us?
Phoebe: Uh, well, from what I hear, you've got a pretty full house as it is. I'll--I'll be fine at Mom's.
Ridge: Well, maybe it's better you spend some time with her anyway.
Phoebe: I guess so.
Ridge: Hey, are you there now? Can I come and visit?
Phoebe: Uh, sure. Yeah.
Ridge: Good. I'll be over as soon as I can. How great. I didn't know if she was gonna make it to the ceremony.
Brooke: I'm glad for you. It's really nice that all of your children are going to be able to join the celebration.
Ridge: Well, my kids aren't trying to break us up.
Brooke: Ridge, he's my son. I want him there. But I just can't imagine that he won't be there on the greatest day of my life.
Ridge: All right. Go work your magic, Logan.
Brooke: Really?
Ridge: Yeah.
Brooke:  Laughs  Thank you.  Sighs  you won't regret this.  Whispers  I promise.  Laughs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Taylor: Steffy and Thomas helped me talk to your dad, and...  sighs  tell him that we really wanted him to be back here with us and be a family again, a-and I wanted you to be here. I-I called you.
Phoebe: I couldn't deal, Mom. I'm sorry.
Taylor:  Sighs 
Phoebe: You know, the whole time I was away, I kept telling myself that what you and Rick had was real, and I just needed to suck it up. Well, then I got that message from you asking me to fly home and help talk Dad into coming back to you. I mean, what were you thinking? Was I supposed to be happy that you got involved with my first love just so you could screw around with a younger guy for a few months?
Taylor: I know. I'm so sorry, sweetheart.
Phoebe: Mom, I don't want you to be sorry. I just...  sniffles  God, I just want things to be the--the way they were.
Taylor: Is that possible?
Phoebe: I hope so. He was my first love, Mom.
Taylor: Phoebe, I don't know how but I will find a way...
Phoebe:  Sniffles 
Taylor: And I'll make this up to you.
Phoebe:  Sighs 
Taylor: Sweetheart, I did not realize that I was hurting you in such a horrible way. I had no idea. I am so sorry. I will regret that for the rest of my life. And I promise you, I will find a way to make it up to you.
Phoebe: Okay.  Sniffles 
Phoebe:  Sniffles 
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Brooke: Hi, honey.
Rick: Hey. So are you ready for your big day?
Brooke: That's why I'm here.
Rick: Now if you have some ridiculous idea of me reading a silly poem or--or God forbid, standing up for Ridge then--
Brooke: I want you to stand up for me. I need your support. I want you to put aside your anger and come to terms with the fact that Ridge and I are gonna spend the rest of our lives with each other. Can you do that?  Sighs  we have a rehearsal dinner tonight, and Ridge has agreed to let you come.
Rick: Oh, has he? So his royal highness has granted me entry? That's very kind of him.
Brooke: Honey, I really want you to be there.
Rick:  Sighs  There is no way in hell that I'm going to be there, Mom. Marrying Ridge is the worst possible thing that you could be doing, and I-I-I'm sorry. I cannot support that. So enjoy your dinner tonight and--and your day in the sand tomorrow, and please, be sure to call me when everything falls apart because only then will I be able to support you.
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Phoebe: Hey.
Ridge: There she is.
Phoebe:  Laughs  How are you? Mm.
Ridge:  Groans 
Phoebe:  Groans   Sniffles 
Ridge: I am officially forbidding you from being gone that long ever again.
Phoebe: Yes, sir.  Laughs 
Ridge: I mean it. It's not the same without you around here. Where's your mom?
Phoebe: Uh, she's in the kitchen making tea or something.
Ridge: Hmm. That's the barrette I got you in Sydney.
Phoebe: Oh, yeah. I wear this all the time.  Laughs 
Ridge: You do?
Phoebe: It reminds me of you.
Ridge: Aw.
Phoebe: You know, you gave it to me at a time when I didn't appreciate how you were trying to protect me, and I appreciate it now.
Ridge:  Sighs 
Phoebe: I'm sorry it took me so long to understand that.
Ridge: It's all right. I'm just glad you finally do.
Phoebe:  Laughs  I wrote a song for you.
Ridge: What? Get out of here!
Phoebe: I did.
Ridge: Well...  Laughs 
Phoebe:  Laughs 
Ridge: Can I hear it?
Phoebe: Um... well, how about tonight, that is if you'll allow me to sing at your rehearsal dinner?
Ridge: I would be honored.
Ridge: It means a lot to me to have you back here. I've missed my little girl.
Phoebe: I've missed you, too, Dad.
Ridge: After the wedding, I want to sit down with you and hear about all the amazing places you've been touring.
Phoebe: Yeah, of course.
Ridge: I do not want to come back from a honeymoon and hear that you're off singing in Helsinki for the next six months, okay?
Phoebe:  Laughs  I promise. I promise.
Taylor: Hi, Ridge. How are you?
Ridge: Hey. Can you believe it? Our little girl's back where she belongs.
Phoebe:  Laughs 
Taylor: Yeah. It's about time.
Phoebe: You know what? I'm gonna go unpack. I'll leave you guys to talk.
Taylor: So did you stop by because you have something you want to discuss? I-I think I heard something about a honeymoon or a wedding or something.  Sniffles 
Ridge: It's tomorrow, Doc. Brooke and I are getting married tomorrow.
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Brooke: I'm sorry you think this is a mistake.
Rick:  Scoffs  No, you're not.
Brooke: Damn it, Rick, what do you want from me?
Rick:  Sighs  I want you to be happy, Mom! Come on!
Brooke: Open your eyes. I am happy. I am happier than I've ever been in my life, and that's because of Ridge.
Rick: It is not going to last. Why can't you see that?
Brooke: You know, I-I've been patient with you. I've listened to your pleas.
Rick:  Groans 
Brooke: I've listened to your theories about the ups and downs of our relationship, and you know what? Some of that is true. You spent most of your childhood growing up watching Ridge and me break up and get back together again, so I respect your insight on what our relationship was.
Rick: Oh, you do not respect my insight.
Brooke: Stop it! I am not that woman anymore, and Ridge is not that man, and Hope and R.J., They are not you and Bridget. I love you. I am so proud of you. I mean, look at everything that you've accomplished. You are walking again. You're president of Forrester Creations. These are the things in your life...
Rick:  Sighs 
Brooke: That you should be enjoying, not worrying about me. Don't wish the worst for me, Rick. I know it's gonna work this time. I just know it. So please...  sighs  just be happy for me.
Rick:  Sighs  So you're asking me to close my eyes and just allow you to walk into yet another disaster with this man?
Brooke: Yes.  Laughs  yes, that is exactly what I'm asking.
Rick: Well, then I'm sorry. I can't do that. I told you this before, and I'll tell you it again-- I will never support your relationship to Ridge, never.
Brooke:  Sighs 
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Taylor: Well, congratulations.
Ridge: I know you were hoping the two of us might get back together and...
Taylor: Well, I think I've been through this before, but no, you're right. I did kind of have my hopes up.  Sniffles 
Ridge: Can you let that go? Doc, can you, uh, promise me you'll move on?
Taylor:  Sighs  I don't know. I guess I can if you would, um, promise me something.
Ridge: Okay.
Taylor: Since we have phoebe back home, it--I just wonder if we could still take this opportunity to bring some stability to the family. And I know you're with Brooke, but you know, like--like we did when you came over, and we played tennis, and we watched movies, and we all ate together and just...
Taylor: I know there isn't a chance for us, but do you think you could just do that for the kids? If you could just come over here sometimes, and--and we'll all hang out and watch movies and play tennis? If you could do that for the kids?
Ridge: Done.
Taylor:  Sighs  You don't think Brooke will take an issue with that?  Sniffles 
Ridge: No. No, she'll be okay.
Taylor: Then, um, yeah, I can do it. I'll move on. I promise.
Ridge: Would you come to the wedding?
Taylor:  Laughs  No.  Sniffles  I don't think there's any time like right now to move on.  Laughs 
Ridge: I'll always love you, Doc.
Taylor:  Sighs   sniffles 
Ridge:  Sighs 
Taylor:  Sighs 
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Brooke: We finally got it right, Rick. We're ready. We are committed. We're raising a family together. Ridge and I have discussed what it would take to succeed.
Rick:  Sighs 
Brooke: And I really wanted you to be a part of that, but I can see that's not going to happen. Ridge has done everything he can, and so have I, and I can see that you're the only one who's not budging here, so this is your problem, not mine. I fought Stephanie for too many years on this same issue. I'm certainly not gonna do it with you or anybody.
Rick: So that's it? My opinion doesn't matter to you anymore, is that it?
Brooke: No, your opinion does matter to me, but not your prejudices.
Brooke:  Sighs  I am going to miss you tonight, and I'm most certainly going to miss you tomorrow at the wedding. I love you, honey.  Sighs  And I just wish I could have done better by you. I wish I could go back and change anything that--that you'd like me to change.  Sighs 
Rick: Mom, wait.
Rick:  Sighs  You were not a bad mother.
Brooke:  Sighs  God, I made a-a lot of mistakes.
Rick: You were a good mother, a great mother. I worshipped you as your son. I didn't want to share you with anybody, especially not Ridge. Look, any kid would be damn lucky to have you as their mom.
Brooke:  Sighs   whispers  Oh, honey.  Sniffles   Normal voice  You don't know what that means to me. You can't know what that means to a mother to have her child's forgiveness and their love unconditionally.
Rick: Well, you have that. Of course you have that.  Laughs 
Brooke:  Sighs  Rick, tomorrow, I have the opportunity to have the most perfect day in my life. I'm gonna marry the man that I've loved for most of my life, and this time, it's gonna be forever. Now I know you don't believe that, but it's true.
Rick:  Sighs 
Brooke: Ridge is planning something really special. We're gonna get married on the beach, say vows to each other like we did so many years ago when you were just a little boy. It's just strange how it seems like all years just roll right into one. But I am your mother, and I love you more than life itself. So please, I'm asking you if you can just... be there for me, support me and--and love me? Help me celebrate this...  laughs  this amazing day in my life. I don't just want you to be there. I need you to be there.
Rick:  Inhales deeply 
Brooke: Please, Rick... can you be there for me?
Rick:  Scoffs   laughs  Well, how the hell am I supposed to say no to that?  Laughs 
Brooke:  Laughs  I don't know.  Crying  I don't know.
Rick: I love you, Mom. For you, I would do anything. So yes.
Brooke: Oh.
Rick: Yes, I will be there.  Laughs 
Brooke: Thank you, honey.  Sniffles  Thank you.  Laughs   Sighs ","After being away on tour with Constantine for months, Phoebe arrives home and Taylor is ecstatic. It didn't feel like home without her. Phoebe says it will make it much easier now that Rick is not sharing her mom's bed. Taylor confesses that she had no idea she hurt Phoebe so much, and she will find a way to make it up to her. Ridge tells Brooke that considering how Rick feels, that he is not welcome at the rehearsal dinner party tonight and not at the wedding tomorrow. She's hurt as she wants him there on the greatest day of her life. After being surprised by Phoebe's phone call, Ridge gives in and tells Brooke to go work her magic on Rick. Taylor shows her disappointment to Ridge that he is actually getting married again to Brooke. He wants her to promise that she will move on. She acknowledges that she will if he will make an effort to come over and be closer to the kids like before. They hug and he tells Doc that he will always love her.",summ_screen
"Ridge: You want to have a place in Jack's life?
Brooke: Our families are so intertwined already, and your children with Taylor, R.J., Jack-- they're all related. We're all a part of each other's lives. Now I-I know you think that's a problem, but it doesn't have to be. And Jack can be the one to bring us together. I truly believe he can. You know, there's his christening coming up. Why don't we use that as a time to all celebrate? Just think about it. No more anxieties, no more animosities. Just one big, happy family.
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Felicia: Whoa. Didn't expect that.  Laughs 
Ashley: Kind of an unexpected twist right at the end?
Felicia: Yeah. Citrus?
Ashley: Wow. You have a very perceptive nose.
Felicia: It's nice.
Ashley: Aah!
Felicia: What?
Ashley: Whoa... not there.
Felicia: Sorry.
Ashley: Okay.
Felicia: All the labels look alike.
Ashley: Oh, I'll take it.
Felicia: You might want to watch that. It could lead to big problems.
Ashley: Yeah, I know.
Felicia: Do you?
Ashley: You do.
Felicia: Are we talking about the same thing?
Ashley: Brooke?
Felicia: Nick?
Ashley: The baby?
Felicia: So you do know.
Ashley: Brooke is Jack's biological mother.
Felicia:  Sighs  So it's already all around the office. Nobody's supposed to know.
Ashley: Well, I don't think it's all around the office. I mean, Ridge told me.
Felicia: Ridge is confiding in you? What does that mean?
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Taylor: Oh, hey! There's my guys.
Nick: Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh.  Whispering  he fell asleep in the car.
Taylor: Oh. So how did he like his first trip to the ""marlin""?
Nick:  Normal voice  I think he's got seawater in his veins.
Taylor: Oh.
Nick: What's going on here?
Taylor: Oh, I'm just going over a few case files.
Nick: Case files? I thought Dr. Kibe was handling that for you.
Taylor: Yeah, she was temporarily, but, um, I plan on going back to work.
Nick: But not for a while.
Taylor: Tuesday. That'll give me just enough time to get everything back up to speed.
Nick: That's pretty soon, isn't it? We didn't have a chance to talk about it. I just--I just assumed that, um, I sold Forrester Creations. We're wealthy people.
Taylor: Well, you don't really expect me to just sit around at home all day, do you?
Nick: Well, it's not like you have to work.
Taylor: Yes, I do.
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Ridge: What is wrong with our family the way it is?
Brooke: Nothing.
Ridge: Then why are we having this conversation?
Brooke: You don't even want to discuss it?
Ridge: We did discuss it, Brooke, and I thought we were in agreement.  Sighs  how long has it taken us to get to this point right here? What have we had to go through? We finally have a chance to raise our son, to have the marriage and the family that we've always wanted, and now you seem to be telling me that it's just not enough for you.
Brooke: No, that's not what I'm saying.
Ridge: You want this little boy to be a part of our lives?
Brooke: He deserves to have as much as love as any other child.
Ridge: He is loved, Brooke. He's very loved by his parents.
Brooke: Okay, now we're getting caught up in labels. So who's his mother? Who's not?
Ridge: You're not.
Brooke: Ridge, I helped you raise your children with Taylor, and I loved them all the same, Thomas and the girls. And Deacon--you hate him, but it didn't color your feelings for Hope.
Ridge: I don't have negative feelings towards this baby.
Brooke: Well, that's a start.
Ridge: I have negative feelings about this plan.
Brooke: It's going to be bumpy at first, until we all figure out how we fit in, but just think about how much we're going to gain and the benefits for our children. If we could all just find a way to get along and show some faith, some courage...
Ridge: Have you thought about how Taylor's gonna feel about all this? Having to share her child with you?
Brooke: Ridge, that's not what I'm trying to do.
Ridge: It's not what she needs, and you know it. With your history with Nick and her? Brooke, if you want Jack to have a happy, stable family, you're gonna need to back away completely.
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Felicia: Possibly one of the biggest family secrets we've ever had just happened to come up in conversation?
Ashley: Look, I know it sounds strange, but Ridge and I are friends, and he can talk to me in confidence and...
Felicia: About his current fiancée with his former fiancée?
Ashley: Actually, we were talking about Nick and Taylor, and it kind of came up.
Felicia: If Ridge really believed that Jack was their baby, he wouldn't be talking about it. He's worried about what all this means for his relationship with Brooke.
Ashley: He told me he doesn't think it's gonna be an issue.
Felicia: Yeah, right. Ha-ha.
Ashley: Brooke's not making a claim on Jack. She's not gonna have a relationship with him, supposedly.
Felicia: I know how much Brooke loves my brother, and she doesn't want to jeopardize anything they have together, but denying her own flesh and blood? I mean, is that realistic?
Ashley: It sounds like torture to me, but I guess they came up with this idea, and they think it's the best solution for everyone.
Felicia: Well, it is, and it might actually work if they can avoid each other. But that's not possible, because you know what? Those kids are gonna run into each other-- at the playground, at--at school, at holidays. I mean, come on. Jack is Hope and R.J.'s half-brother.
Ashley: Well, Ridge did not get into the logistics with me.
Felicia: No, he probably didn't with Brooke, either, because when you stop to wrap your brain around all this... kaboom! Say what you want about Brooke, but she's a terrific mother. She loves her children. So why should anybody expect her to feel any different about baby Jack?
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Taylor: You think I'm deserting our son?
Nick: No.
Taylor: I went back to work after Thomas and the girls were born, and it was no problem.
Nick: I'm just surprised you wouldn't wait.
Taylor: Okay. I get it. So it's okay for the man to go back to work. That's acceptable. But if the woman does, it's selfish.
Nick: No. No, that's not what I'm saying. You know that. I would never ask you to leave your job.
Taylor: No, I know. I'm just kidding. I'm kidding. I understand. I know you're being a little protective, but I do want our son to see me going back to work and being productive and doing something that I love.
Nick: Okay.
Taylor: Being a psychiatrist is what I do. It's, you know, helping people. That's what I like to do.
Nick: Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh.
Taylor: That's who I am.
Nick: Okay, I get it. I get it. Caveman understand.
Taylor: Do you have a bearskin, uh, you know, Speedo to go with that pose thing you got going there?
Nick: And body?
Taylor: Oh, yeah.
Nick: Oh, the chicks would love it, too. I'll take care of jack. You go about your professional business.
Taylor: It won't take very long, okay?
Nick: Okay.  Clears throat  You know, the christening's coming up, so we need to make plans for that. So I thought I'd just go ahead and do it.
Taylor: You?
Nick: Yeah. Yeah, me.
Taylor: Uh, I don't know about that. Well, okay, if--if you just take the name of my caterer, I'll let you do it.
Nick: No, no. I-I'll handle it.
Taylor: Well, it's-- it's not going to be at Chuck's. I'm telling you that.
Nick: Listen, I was wondering how you'd feel about asking... Brooke, Ridge and the kids?
Taylor: Did you just say that? Are you kidding? Ha!
Nick: Well, your children are gonna be there. I figured that you might want their father there.
Taylor: The man that you hate?
Nick: I'd like to be an example for my son. I don't want him growing up seeing his father hate somebody.
Taylor: You're doing this to help Jack? Are you sure it doesn't have anything to do with Brooke?
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Brooke: You still have a problem with Nick.
Ridge: You left me for him, Logan.
Brooke: And that mistake almost cost me the best thing that ever happened to me. But we're back together again, and we're getting married, reuniting our family.
Ridge: And why can't we just leave it at that?
Brooke:  Sighs  if the four of us just spend time together, you and Taylor will see that there's nothing between me and Nick.
Ridge: You can't take Nick out of the equation. He's Jack's father.
Brooke: You don't trust me being around Nick?
Ridge: I just don't want ""Popeye"" getting the wrong idea. That's all.
Brooke: He's happily married.
Ridge: Then if you want him to stay that way, let this go.
Brooke: Ridge, I'm sorry. I think we're all a little more mature than that. If we just approach this carefully and respect each other's feelings...
Ridge: I'm asking you to respect mine.
Brooke: I do.
Ridge: Do you understand them, though? Does what I've said mean anything to you at all? I really thought we were on the same page here. I mean, I told Ashley that--
Brooke: You told Ashley what? About Jack? So you're sharing the most intimate details of our life with your former fiancée? But I can't be around Nick?
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Ashley: Ridge knows it's not gonna be easy for Brooke to keep her distance.
Felicia: Well, with the way Ridge feels about Nick, I guess he feels there's no other option.
Ashley: It seems to me that ridge is more concerned about Brooke than he is about himself.
Felicia: I don't think he'd be as concerned if Nick weren't the baby's father.
Ashley: But Brooke knows what's at stake. I mean, if she wants a future with Ridge, then she has to separate herself from Nick and their son. That's the only alternative.
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Nick: I don't see the harm in letting Brooke see Jack once in a while.
Taylor: You don't see the harm?
Nick: He's a child. Family politics don't really mean much to him.
Taylor: Politics has nothing to do with it.
Nick: Honey, I have seen hope and R.J. look up to your children. I see your children look up to Rick and Bridget. This whole Forrester family is like a pretzel. I mean, if they can get along, why can't we?
Taylor: Because Jack's biological mother also happens to be your ex-wife. That's why. I mean--
Nick: And she's getting married to Ridge.
Taylor: Okay, so then when that marriage blows up or it becomes completely lonely-- I mean, I lived a lot of years like that. I know what it's about. I'm looking over my shoulder, never knowing when an anvil's gonna fall on my head.
Nick: I just don't believe Brooke would ever try to take jack from us.
Taylor: I-I don't believe I'll ever have a drink again, but I don't go hanging out in bars so I can see if I can handle it.  Scoffs 
Nick: So you think it's too much of a temptation for her to be around jack?
Taylor: I-I just-- I-I don't want her involved in our lives any--any more than --than she has to be, no.
Nick: Okay. Sorry I brought it up.
Taylor: Um, I'm gonna put the baby to bed, okay?
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Brooke: So you've been confiding in Ashley?
Ridge: We were talking about Jack. It came out. I'm sorry.
Brooke: It's not like it's some deep, dark, dirty secret. There was a mix-up in the fertility lab, and my egg was used in Taylor's in vitro. So their son has my DNA.
Ridge: And that's what I told Ashley. It was not your fault. It was just a mistake.
Brooke: Jack is not a mistake.
Ridge: This isn't what anyone wanted. That's what I meant.
Brooke: Well, treating this like it's the end of the world isn't really going to fix it. Is that how I should handle working with Ashley?
Ridge: Look, I shouldn't have said anything, okay?
Brooke: I have to admit, it's been kind of awkward, the three of us working in the same building, but I never demanded for her to quit.
Ridge: Brooke, it was your decision to give up your claim on Jack.
Brooke: My point is the more I'm around Ashley, the easier it gets. And who knows? Maybe someday we'll be friends.
Ridge: Okay, I understand what you're trying to say here, but it's not really the same.
Brooke: Why not?
Ridge: Because I left Ashley to have a life with you. I'm just trying to protect that.
Brooke: Ridge, our life isn't being threatened.
Ridge: Yeah, we've said that before. Brooke, this is what happens. We spend all of our energies rebuilding our connection, and we devote ourselves to each other and our families, and then we slip up. We get distracted. We think there isn't anything we can do wrong. We--we think, this time, of course, it's gonna be different.
Brooke: And it will be.
Ridge: If we don't make the same mistakes, if we focus on our future and our children. Logan, we've worked too hard to risk everything now.
Brooke: Including Jack's family in our life isn't a risk.
Ridge: Logan, I love you. I love Hope and R.J., too. That's all I need. That's all I want. That's all I think about is you and our kids.
Brooke:  Sighs  We just can't build a fence around our family. It's--it just won't work.
Ridge: Don't we deserve a little peace now? Haven't we been doing this long enough to deserve that?
Brooke: Yes, we do. We do. But how about a bigger, lasting peace?
Ridge: And what if I say... no, I can't? Part of raising a kid is letting go. You need to let go of Nick and Taylor's child.
Ridge:  Sighs  I have to get to a meeting.
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Brooke:  Sniffles   cell phone rings   rings 
Brooke: Hello?
Nick: Can you talk?
Brooke: Not on the phone. I need to see you, Nick.
Nick: Yeah, I need to see you, too.
Brooke: At the ""Marlin""?
Nick: I'm on my way. . So this is the first room that I've worked on...
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 Cell phone rings 
 Rings 
Taylor: Hello.
Ridge: Taylor, it's me. Is it an okay time to talk?
Taylor: Well, I-I just put the baby down.
Ridge: Hey, I heard a rumor about a christening.
Taylor: Yeah, that's something we're planning.
Ridge: Could I ask you to keep us off the guest list?
Taylor: Okay.
Ridge: I'm okay with hope and R.J. getting to know Jack someday, but I just don't want my family mixed up with...  inhales sharply  yours and Nick's right now.
Taylor: Oh, I-I agree 100%.
Ridge: It's not the perfect solution, but I think it's the only option right now and best for everybody involved.
Taylor: Well, hopefully, Brooke sees it the same way.
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Brooke:  Sighs  Well, how'd it go?
Nick: You first.
Brooke: He couldn't handle it.
Nick: Neither could Taylor.
Brooke: He was really hurt. He would have been more hurt if he knew that I had already seen Jack... in secret.  Scoffs 
Nick: You didn't tell him?
Brooke: No, of course not. It only happened once. It shouldn't have happened at all.
Nick: It's not wrong for you to see this boy.
Brooke: It is if I keep it a secret from Ridge. It is. My life is with Ridge and the kids, and your life is with Taylor and Jack.
Nick: You shouldn't have to choose.
Brooke: I can't be a part of it. That's just the thing. None of us chose this, Nick, and that's what Ridge is having a hard time seeing. But we all have the same questions. We all have the same confusion.  Inhales sharply 
Nick: Maybe this just needs a little time. Maybe we should just let this...
Brooke: No, no, no.
Nick: Calm down.
Brooke: No more time, okay? There can be no more photos, no more updates, no involvement of any kind.
Nick: Can you do that?
Brooke: I have to... for Ridge, for Taylor, for the futures that we committed to. I can't see jack anymore. I really do love him. Never doubt that. And somehow I have to get over knowing that he is our son.
Brooke: And it breaks my heart.  Sobbing  but I have to let him go.
Nick: He won't know who you are, but I'll know that you'll always love him.
Brooke:  Sobbing ","Brooke continues to try to persuade Ridge into accepting baby Jack so that she and Ridge, Taylor and Nick can be one big happy family. Ridge wonders why they are having this conversation; he thought they already had one big happy family. Now she is telling him that is just not enough for her. He states he has no negative feelings for this baby, just against the plan. He thinks if she wants Jack to have a happy, stable family, then she is going to have to back away completely. Felicia discovers from Ashley that Ridge confided in her and they discuss this so-called torture that may happen if Brooke considers herself Jack's mother. Nick is disappointed and shocked that Taylor is going back to work so soon; being home is not enough for her. And when he brings up the fact that he sees no harm in Jack seeing Brooke every now and then, Taylor recoils. She doesn't want Brooke involved in their lives any more than she has to be. He's sorry he brought it up, privately he sulks.",summ_screen
"Brooke: Uh, wow. [ Laughs ] You are full of surprises.
Thorne: Wasn't planned. Although, I'm not gonna deny it. I've been wanting to kiss you for a long time. I hope I didn't completely surprise you.
Brooke: Uh, no, I mean, i wasn't offended or anything.
Thorne: Encouragement.
Brooke: [ Laughs ]
Thorne: [ Chuckles ]
Brooke: I've loved our time together.
Thorne: Past or present?
Brooke: Both. You have everything that a woman would want in a partner. You're charming and you're sweet and you're gorgeous and you're wise. You're a good guy.
Thorne: You make me sound like a catch.
Brooke: You are.
Thorne: Well, if you feel that way, maybe we should give it another try.
R.J.: What do you think?
Ridge: What do I think? I think you have talent. It's raw, but you have potential.
R.J.: Really? Thank you so much. I mean, your opinion means, like, everything, so...
Ridge: Hey, let me -- let me ask you something. How -- how would you feel about me guiding you? It's gonna take some time...
R.J.: No, no, that would -- that would be awesome. Really.
Ridge: It'd be for me, not for you. The idea of recreating what i had with my dad with my son... it'd make me very happy.
R.J.: Ah, well, you know, i heard uncle thorne, he put his pen in the ring.
Ridge: Yeah. Uncle thorne is insinuating himself all over the place, wanted or not, talented or not.
R.J.: I take it you're not impressed by his work.
Ridge: Not as impressed as he is. I think he should keep his day job in paris.
R.J.: Okay, so you're not happy he's back.
Ridge: Nah. He's trying to start trouble between your mom and me. But don't worry, I'm not gonna let that happen.
Ivy: I mean, I love the emerald, but this brilliant round, it's just -- ugh! It's just so classic and timeless.
Quinn: I know, that's why i have options, but I have to say, I love the emerald cut. It's classic.
Simon: Delivery for you, ivy.
Ivy: Oh, simon! Oh, thank you so much. Hey, quinn, have you met simon?
Quinn: Ah, the new star intern! No. Are you learning a lot from the program?
Simon: Absolutely.
Quinn: That is wonderful. Actually, simon, I have a task for you.
Nicole: Wow. South africa. That must have been an incredible experience.
Maya: It was amazing. It's hard to describe. I mean, the whole thing was so ""go, go, go,"" but it barely felt like work. And everyone was so welcoming and embracing. It was life-changing.
Nicole: That's great, maya.
Maya: Yeah.
Nicole: Can you even believe our lives right now?
Maya: [ Laughing ] No.
Nicole: I mean, I'm living in paris, you're traveling the world... okay, you have to show me more.
Maya: Okay! [ Laughs ]
Nicole: So awesome.
Maya: Yeah. I can't wait to go back. Spend some time exploring another culture...
Nicole: I get it. Since zende and I moved to paris, it's like my eyes have been opened. I have a broader sense of the world.
Maya: Yeah, it shows. You're more...sophisticated.
Nicole: Oh, stop it.
Maya: No, you are! You're more mature. Enlightened. Something... it looks good on you.
Nicole: I'm just at a really good place in my life. And zende is, too. I mean, his designs keep getting better and better. But it is nice to come back and see you and rick and lizzy. Mom and dad, too. But you know, I didn't know thorne was coming back. If I had known, we could have just flown together. Have you seen him?
Maya: Oh! Oh, yeah. He's, uh... he's staying here.
Nicole: Here, here? In brooke's house?
Maya: She insisted.
Simon: What can I do for you, mrs. Forrester?
Quinn: Well, simon, you're from england, right?
Simon: Yes.
Quinn: And you've been around, exposed to the finer things in life?
Simon: I suppose, yes.
Quinn: So, we would like your humble opinion. Which of these engagement rings do you prefer?
Simon: Let me see. Emerald cut and brilliant cut, correct?
Ivy: Yeah!
Quinn: Very good.
Simon: It's quite hard to judge these in the box. Do you mind if I...
Ivy: Oh! Right here.
[ Chuckles ]
Simon: Ivy, you are the most unique woman I've ever met. Will you marry me?
Ivy: Oh, stop it, simon!
Quinn: Oh, you are quite the charmer.
Ivy: Mm-hmm.
Simon: You know, this ring does sparkle just like ivy's eyes.
Ivy: Why, thank you, but I am not the one getting married.
Quinn: No, you're not.
[ Chuckles ]
Simon: Wow.
Quinn: Hmm.
Simon: Perfect chunk of pure ice.
Ivy: Mm-hmm.
Quinn: Mm-hmm.
Simon: Bling. I like this one.
Quinn: Hmm!
Ivy: [ Groans ] Thanks, simon.
Simon: Anything else?
Ivy: No! Just continue charming women your own age. I'm sure you'll have no problem with that.
Simon: I will do my best.
Quinn: Thank you.
Ivy: [ Groans ]
Quinn: I win. I win!
Ivy: I know. I know!
Quinn: [ Chuckles ]
R.J.: How could uncle thorne possibly get between you and mom?
Ridge: He can'T. Nothing's gonna come between us.
R.J.: Oh, seems like you got a plan.
Ridge: I have a surprise, and I think your mom's gonna love it.
Brooke: You just kissed me.
Thorne: Yes, I did.
Brooke: And I'm very flattered, of course.
Thorne: Well, that's a start. Where do we go from there?
Brooke: [ Sighs ] You know I have a son with ridge.
Thorne: Yeah. R.J. I mean, he's practically grown. He'll be out on his own in a few years, living his own life.
Brooke: It's not that simple.
Thorne: Sure it is. Plus, ridge hurts you. I'm sure R.J. Doesn't want to see that. Don't get his hopes up only to have them come crashing down when ridge cheats on you again.
Brooke: You don't know that will happen.
Thorne: Yes, I do. And so do you. That's just what my brother does. You and I, on the other hand, had a wonderful marriage. Great life together. There's no reason why we can't have that again.
Ivy: So, you really think brooke will just accept everything and remarry ridge?
Quinn: That's the plan.
Ivy: Well, what if their luck has just run out?
Quinn: Ivy, have you ever seen the way brooke looks at ridge, even when she's not fully onboard? This isn't about luck. It's about a connection that can't be broken.
Ivy: Yeah, but connections change.
Quinn: You think brooke and ridge aren't gonna get back together?
Ivy: I'm just saying nothing's a given until it happens.
[ Door opens ]
Maya: I thought you were getting something to drink.
Nicole: I was. I, um...
Maya: What?
Nicole: Nothing. Not exactly.
Maya: All right, are you gonna make me guess?
Nicole: I just saw brooke and thorne. But they looked....close, like, intimate close.
Maya: What were they doing?
Nicole: Just talking. Looking deeply into each other's eyes. Like they were in their own world. Which is why I came back 'cause it didn't seem like a good time to interrupt.
Maya: Do you think something's going on between brooke and thorne?
Quinn: Ha!
Ridge: Did you finish it?
Quinn: I brought you options.
Ridge: And I appreciate the offer, but I'm gonna go with logan, I made up my mind.
Quinn: Oh, wait, hold on. Let me just see if I have a laugh in there... no. No, I don'T.
Ridge: Nothing?
Quinn: Anyway, so I followed your specifications for the stones. Flawless, finest quality, both 8 carats, and I decided to do one as a round brilliant cut, and then of course I have the emerald cut, which I have to say, I'm a little partial to the emerald.
Ridge: And I'll have to go with the talented quinn forrester. That setting's brilliant, it's very classy.
Quinn: Yes. Class personified, if I do say so myself.
Brooke: I have to say, I am so touched by you and what you said. But right now, I am more focused on your relationship with ridge. You'll have to find a way to get along with him.
Thorne: Well, I'm not the one being dismissive. I mean, I came home with the best intentions towards my brother. I wanted to work with him, i wanted him to accept me as a designer. I realize I don't have the same experience, but I am good.
Brooke: Nobody's saying you aren'T.
Thorne: Yeah, but right away, he had to start at me, keeping me in my place, reminding that he's always been better than me. I mean, all that little brother crap, it's kind of immature.
Brooke: Yeah, ridge is difficult that way. I know. But you can't keep fighting like this.
Thorne: It's not how I want it, it's how ridge wants it. Whatever, it's fine with me.
Brooke: What can I do, thorne? I mean, there's got to be something.
Thorne: Yeah, you can stop caring for him so much and see a better future. You know, I've been thinking about my life, analyzing where i went wrong, what I did right. Letting you go, not fighting for you was one of the biggest mistakes I ever made.
Brooke: We were good together.
Thorne: Yeah, we were. And coming home, I wanted to respect you and ridge. I wasn't gonna bring up my feelings for you. I could have lived my life without you in it, the way i wanted you. As long as you were happy and ridge was treating you right. And then I find out what he did with quinn, how he hurt you yet again. Not to mention dad. My brother's incapable of commitment.
Brooke: People change.
Thorne: Not ridge. You know, I've really loved spending this time with you. It feels good. And if I can save you from another go-around with my brother that will only end in heartache, I want to do that. Just don't be so quick to commit to a future with my brother. Consider your options.
Maya: I know they were married for a while.
Nicole: There's still a connection. That's obvious.
Maya: But everyone assumes that brooke and ridge are gonna get back together.
Nicole: Mm, I don't know if that's necessarily a sure thing though, not after what I just saw. And brooke's divorce from bill is still processing, so thorne has plenty of time to press his case, and he's living right here.
Maya: Wow. I wonder if ridge has any idea that his brother may still have feelings for brooke.
Ridge: Can you do me a favor? Can we keep this ring business between us? Brooke doesn't need to know that you...
Quinn: I -- I get it, I get it. The fewer reminders of our little dalliance, the better. You really need to stop thinking about it, though.
Ridge: Thinking about what?
Quinn: The kisses that we shared.
Ridge: I don't think about that.
Quinn: [ Laughs ] Liar.
Ridge: It may have crossed my mind in the past, but now you got to let this go, really.
Quinn: Oh, yeah, I guess i do. I do.
Ridge: We've come a long way, haven't we?
Quinn: Yeah. Yeah. From enemies to...whatever we were in the middle...to now friends.
Ridge: Yeah. Minimal damage. You and dad are okay, and i think brooke and I, we're -- we're gonna figure it out.
Quinn: You will, ridge. I have no doubt.
Thorne: What could have possibly been going through ridge's mind when he chose to kiss our father's wife the day before he was supposed to marry you? I mean, how can you even consider spending your life with a man who thinks so little of you?
Brooke: Fair question.
Thorne: You want to tell me what happened that day?
Brooke: Between ridge and quinn? No, I don't like talking about that.
Thorne: [ Sighs ] You know, keeping it in only gives it power. If you let it out, then maybe you can let it go.
Brooke: Okay... well, as you know, we were in sydney, australia, for liam and steffy's wedding. I was feeling great, you know? I was really excited that I was gonna marry ridge the next day. And d I lost him somewhere on the beach, and eric said that he went for a walk, so I ran down the beach to catch up with him, and I went around the bluff, and there he was, with quinn. They were standing so close, it was like they had some kind of secret. She just reached out and... gently touch his arm. He look at her, and I knew -- I knew what was gonna happen. That's when they kissed. I was -- I was shocked. Really, I was shocked and devastated for eric and for me.
Thorne: What kind of kiss?
Brooke: [ Scoffs ] I don't know.
Thorne: Yes, you do. You saw it.
Brooke: They said it was a goodbye kiss.
Thorne: And you choose to believe that? You realize you're making excuses for a man who is supposed to be 100% committed to you. I hate saying this, but you deserve so much better than my brother. Give yourself a chance at true happiness.
Maya: Okay, if it's true that thorne is making a play for brooke, you know how competitive ridge is with his brothers, and thorne even more than rick. If they go head to head over brooke...
Nicole: I know. I hate to think what it could do to the family.
Ridge: I like your confidence in the future.
Quinn: Well, these things take time, you know? What we did to brooke was... it was hurtful. She needed time to process, get to a place of forgiveness. Like eric did. I mean, it's not even a thing between us anymore.
Ridge: And brooke was almost there, and then thorne comes back and he had to stir everything up.
Quinn: What -- what does thorne have to do with anything?
Ridge: He knows.
Quinn: About us?
Ridge: Yeah, about us. I don't know how, but he does, and he -- he came over to brooke's house and told her how horrible I am, and you should have seen her face, just reliving everything.
Quinn: That's not okay.
Ridge: No, it's not okay. I just want to get past this, look to our future, you know? And I thought maybe... maybe this would help show her that she's the only woman for me.
Thorne: You're upset.
Brooke: Uh, no. No. But I told you, I don't like thinking about ridge and quinn.
Thorne: Easier just to forget what you saw?
Brooke: Yes.
Thorne: Put it out of your mind? Pretend it never happened?
Brooke: Yes.
Thorne: But it did happen, brooke, and there's nothing you can do to change that. You can't go rushing into a marriage that you know is going to end in heartache down the road. Because that's what my brother has in store for you.
[ Cellphone rings ]
Brooke: Hey. The nerve of you!
Thorne: You can yell at me later. I need your attention.
Brooke: [ Scoffs ] Okay. You got it.
Thorne: It's time to say no. It's time to say no. You will not allow ridge to break your heart ever again. You will not stand for one more betrayal and one more affair because you know they're coming. They always do. Is that what you want? Or do you want the man who's truly there for you? Truly adores you. Don't marry a man who can betray you and his own father the way he did. I couldn't even conceive doing something like that.
Brooke: I know you couldn'T.
Thorne: I would treat you the way you deserve to be treated. And I'd be grateful to have you in my life.
Brooke: Thorne...
Thorne: I've been thinking a lot about my life and all the people I've lost. People I trusted. People I love. No one more than you. You're an incredible woman. I was devastated when we broke up, but I accepted it, and then... I come home to this. You cannot marry my brother. If you're gonna marry anyone, you marry me, brooke. You marry me.","Thorne tells Brooke that he has wanted to kiss her for a long time but this was not planned. She says he has everything a woman would want and she's had good times with him, now and then. He says if she feels like that maybe they should give it another shot. Ridge confides in RJ that he has a surprise for his mom and he thinks she will love it. Nicole oversees Thorne and Brooke huddling together and goes back to tell Maya that they looked intimate close. Maya finds that hard to believe as everyone assumes it will be Brooke and Ridge again. Quinn and Ivy finish up her design for a gorgeous engagement ring to show Ridge. Thorne tells Brooke it is time to stop this little brother crap. He says she could have a much better future. Letting her go and not fighting for her was one of his biggest mistakes. But as long as she was happy and Ridge was treating her right, he could be okay with that. But now he finds Ridge has not been good for her, so she needs to consider her options and not be so quick to say yes again to him. She explains what she saw between Quinn and Ridge and the kiss in Australia. Later they said it was a goodbye kiss. Thorne says he hates saying this but she deserves so much more than his brother and not to believe all his denials and explanations.",summ_screen
"Nicole: Please, Brady, help me, just until I can come up with another plan. Just help me hold her off.
Brady: I have a better idea. Why don't you tell Mia the truth, tell her the reason she can't meet your fiancé is because he doesn't know what the hell is going on, Nicole?
Mia: Is this him? Is this your fiancé?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Charlotte: Thanks. [Gasps] Oh, John. Uh, you startled me.
John: I'm sorry.
Charlotte: Thanks. I got it. Thank you.
John: Cynthia told me I might find you here.
Charlotte: What can I help you with?
John: I've made a decision. I've decided to go through with the hypnosis.
Charlotte: Ugh! You'd think I never put on lipstick before. Ugh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucas: What's the matter? Are you a little nervous?
Chloe: Yeah, slightly. Just wondering who's coming, the guest list.
Lucas: Well, I'm sure there won't be any more surprises. My Mom's not gonna invite anybody we can't stand, right?
Chloe: Wouldn't make much sense.
Lucas: No, it wouldn't. You look amazing, so beautiful. My future wife.
Chloe: What's this? Lucas, what have you done? Come on, you've given me the ring. Isn't that enough?
Lucas: I didn't do that. I don't know what that is. It's not from me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: It's a small party, and it's last minute, obviously. Can you come? Do you need some time to think about it?
Daniel: No, I-I-I just -- I don't know why you want me there.
Kate: Well, I-I thought that I had made it clear that even though we're not romantically involved, I still value your friendship. Unless you just don't want to be around me.
Daniel: No, I-I didn't say that.
Kate: Well, then what's the reluctance? Is it because of Chloe?
Daniel: No, Chloe has nothing to do with this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mia: Are you the guy she's marrying? Are you gonna be my baby's father?
Brady: No. I'm not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mia: Who are you?
Nicole: He's a friend. You can trust him.
Mia: Trust him? Why? I can't trust anybody, least of all you.
Nicole: Mia.
Mia: No, whatever you're doing, you can just stop now. You are never gonna get your hands on my baby. Never.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: How could you do that to me?
Brady: I told you. I was not gonna lie.
Nicole: That was my last chance at happiness, and you destroyed it. You selfish son of a bitch. You ruined everything! You ruined my life!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: Hi. Um, I'm picking up a cake. It's under the name Chelsea Brady.
Woman: Yes, for the Horton engagement party.
Chelsea: Right.
Woman: Yeah. I'll get it for you now.
Chelsea: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Max: [Exhales sharply] Hey, I'm sorry to bother you. I think I left my cell- phone here on New Year's. Oh, thank you.
Woman: You're welcome.
Max: I appreciate it.
Woman: One cake coming up.
Max: Well. She lives.
Chelsea: What's that supposed to mean?
Max: I left you four messages, and you haven't called me back. I kind of feel like a stalker.
Chelsea: You didn't have your cell-phone, so it's not my fault.
Max: Good point.
Chelsea: And you're never home, so how was I supposed to get in touch with you?
Max: Oh. So you're not avoiding me?
Chelsea: No. Why would I be avoiding you?
Max: Well, the last time we were here, you literally ran out of here.
Chelsea: I did not run.
Max: Uh-huh.
Chelsea: It was more like a fast-paced walk.
Max: All jokes aside, I thought we agreed we were just gonna be friends.
Chelsea: That's what I thought, too.
Max: Then what?
Chelsea: I don't know, Max. Do friends go around kissing each other?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: It's from your mom.
Lucas: Imagine that.
Chloe: ""Dear Chloe, welcome to the family. We are blessed to have you. Love, Kate.""
Lucas: See? See that? You won her over. You did it. You nailed it, kiddo.
Chloe: I-I feel so grateful. I never thought that she'd like me, let alone welcome me to the family.
Lucas: Yeah, well, I am still blown away at the complete novelty of not having to fight tooth and nail for the woman I love. You know, in the past, no one's ever been good enough, until now.
Chloe: Maybe she's just lowered her standards.
Lucas: Will you stop putting yourself down like that? Come on, you know she thinks the world of you after everything you've done for her. And even if she didn't, even if I had to fight for you, I would in a second, in a heartbeat.
Chloe: Would you?
Lucas: I'd do anything to be with you. Outside of my kids, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: This isn't you.
Daniel: What?
Kate: This evasiveness.
Daniel: Evasive.
Kate: Yeah. I think maybe you think that people don't notice. But I have noticed, and the tension between you and Chloe is palpable. And now she doesn't want you to be her doctor. And can you really deny there's a problem here?
Daniel: I think you're making too much of it.
Kate: Okay. Well, I hope I am because Chloe is going to be part of my family. And you're part of our lives and part of our family.
Daniel: I-I-I'm sorry. I don't even know what to say.
Kate: Okay, so what I think the burning question is here, is will you come to the party tonight?
Daniel: You know, I think I have a little time left on my shift. I probably should just hang around here and keep an eye on Theo.
Kate: Okay, fine. I understand that. But if you are able to get out, and if you get out in time, will you show up? For me?
Daniel: For you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: You bastard! You ruined my life!
Brady: Nicole, I'm trying to help you.
Nicole: Help me?! You've done the complete opposite of help me! You screwed everything up!
Brady: Hey! Calm down! All right?
Nicole: Get your hands off of me. [Breathing shakily] You self-righteous fool. I never should have trusted you. Maybe you won't stick your neck out for me, but what about that little girl? What about her? This is about her, too.
Brady: You're damn right it's about her! It's about you taking her baby under false premises.
Nicole: Who gives a damn about premises?! God, I just -- I wanted to give her and her baby a decent life. I wanted to -- to give them love and -- and security for both of them, whatever they needed. But, no. You're above that, aren't you, Brady? You're above saving my life, too, you sanctimonious creep.
Brady: Supporting your lies is not a way to save your life, not in my book.
Nicole: [Crying] Without that baby... and without... E.J., I might as well be dead because I'm gonna lose everything that ever truly mattered to me. And you could have stopped it, but you didn't. [Sobbing] You hung me out to dry, Brady, and it is all on you!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Max: We kissed. So what?
Chelsea: Wow. Okay.
Max: It was New Year's Eve.
Chelsea: And it didn't mean anything to you.
Max: Yeah. No. I don't know.
Chelsea: Do you want to explain that?
Max: No, I-I just don't think it's something we need to freak out about.
Chelsea: I'm not.
Max: You're the one who said ""friends don't kiss friends."" That's a direct quote.
Chelsea: It's a statement of fact. I wouldn't consider it freaking out.
Max: Well, something's going on.
Chelsea: I just thought that we had figured out where everything stood. And now...
Max: You're not sure.
Chelsea: Right.
Max: Okay. Where do you want things to stand?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Charlotte: Wow. This is great. Truly.
John: What's so great?
Charlotte: If you don't mind me asking, what made you change your mind?
John: Might have been when you told me that there wasn't much more you could do for me unless I was willing to move forward.
Charlotte: I got through to you, did I?
John: Actually, I wasn't ready to stop the sessions just yet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Charlotte: Marlena. Oh, I didn't know you were here.
Marlena: I just came in.
Charlotte: Wow, what timing.
Marlena: Timing?
Charlotte: Well, John and I were just discussing his therapy, which was a private conversation, and, you know, timing.
Marlena: I wasn't eavesdropping on you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Charlotte: So, until our next session, right?
John: Looking forward to it.
Charlotte: Great. Take care, Marlena.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: Well, I guess I don't have to tell you that I'm going to proceed with hypnosis.
Marlena: I think that's wonderful. I'm so proud of you. Sit down.
John: Just don't get your hopes up.
Marlena: No, I will keep my expectations realistic. But hypnotherapy was a very important part of our success when we went through all of this, you know.
John: It's good to know it worked before.
Marlena: John... what made you change your mind?
John: Wanting to know the truth about my past, no matter what.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: [Crying] What am I gonna do?
Brady: I'm -- I'm really sorry.
Nicole: No, you're not. You're just saying that to make yourself feel better.
Brady: Nicole, if I thought that lying was the answer, if I thought that that would help --
Nicole: It would! It would help! It would help me. It would help E.J. Most important, it would help that precious baby. You're too busy thinking of your sweet self.
Brady: I am thinking of a better way to go, Nicole, and that's to tell E.J. the truth, that you want to adopt this precious baby. Do you honestly think you're gonna kick you out on the street for that?
Nicole: You just don't understand!
Brady: I don't understand? I understand that selling and buying babies on the black market is a crime, Nicole.
Nicole: But what about giving a baby a good home with a loving family? Is that a crime?
Brady: Oh, my God. The DiMera's? The DiMera's a loving family?
Nicole: Why are you trying so hard to make me feel bad about something good?!
Brady: I'm trying to talk some sense into you! I'm here, aren't I? I'm here for you. Every time you call me, don't I show up? Haven't I been here every single time you need my help?
Nicole: You only... you only come when I call because you have nothing better to do. You never actually come through for me.
Brady: I know you don't mean that, Nicole.
Nicole: You look in my eyes, and you tell me if I mean it.
Brady: You're lashing out. You're lashing out at me because you can't lash out at the one person you're most angry at.
Nicole: And who is that, Dr. Phil?
Brady: That's E.J.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marlena: So, whatever it takes?
John: I thought you knew that.
Marlena: It's good to hear you say it. It is the only chance you have of regaining your memories.
John: It may never happen.
Marlena: Don't worry about it. I'm not getting ahead of myself.
John: I should apologize.
Marlena: Why?
John: For making New Year's Eve so uncomfortable.
Marlena: I wish you would stop feeling sorry and guilty. This was not your fault.
John: Oh, that's not what Charlotte says.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: I'm confused.
Max: Join the club.
Chelsea: I thought that we had this all settled.
Max: Maybe we did.
Chelsea: Okay, then why are you asking me where I think things should stand?
Max: I guess it just doesn't hurt hearing it again.
Chelsea: Yeah, but do you not want us to be anything more than --
Max: No, I --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Woman: Here you go.
Chelsea: Thank you so much.
Max: What's the occasion?
Chelsea: Uh, engagement party for Lucas and Chloe. It's over at my grandfather's place.
Max: You sound excited.
Chelsea: I should be. I mean, I'm happy for Chloe and Lucas.
Max: But...
Chelsea: Okay, this is gonna sound incredibly selfish, but, um, I just don't really feel like going to a party where everyone's gonna be all happy and in love. You know, there's Daniel and my grandmother, Stephanie and Philip -- sorry.
Max: It's all good. Don't -- don't worry about it. Continue -- continue your amazing story about how seeing everybody all happy and in love is just gonna make you want to, what, hurl?
Chelsea: Kind of.
Max: I get it. It kind of grosses me out, too.
Chelsea: And I'm just gonna feel like an outcast because, you know, I'm going to be with my family, and I'm the only one that's gonna be there solo.
Max: Well... then maybe you'd feel better if you went with a good-looking, handsome guy on your arm.
Chelsea: Yes. But where do I find one of those?
Max: I have an idea.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Chloe: Ooh, great.
Lucas: You all right? Come in!
Kate: I am so sorry.
Chloe: No, wait. Uh, Kate, please. I wanted to thank you for your gift. It was incredibly thoughtful.
Kate: You like it?
Kate: Actually, I've only read the card so far. I haven't had a chance to open the actual gift.
Kate: Come on! Come on, girl, open that up. Chop, chop.
Lucas: I don't know. Here it comes.
Chloe: Oh, Kate.
Kate: It better fit.
Chloe: I love it.
Kate: Oh, well, Lucas gave me your size.
Chloe: It's absolutely gorgeous.
Kate: I want you to feel like a princess tonight.
Chloe: Thank you. Lucas makes me feel like that every day. I'm so lucky.
Kate: So is he. So am I. Okay, so, I'm gonna get down to the kitchen, help out. I will see you two in a few minutes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucas: Yeah, yeah. We'll be there in a few. Whoa, look at that, huh?
Chloe: Wow.
Lucas: She's got great taste.
Chloe: You're mom, she's -- she's been so good to me.
Lucas: I just can't get over the change in her, ever since she's been diagnosed. I don't think it's for my sake. I think she is extremely fond of you.
Chloe: I don't deserve it.
Lucas: Please stop saying that. I told you. You deserve all this.
Chloe: I'm sorry, I... sometimes I just feel guilty.
Lucas: You keep saying that. Not only that, but you keep acting like it. Is something going on, something you're not telling me?
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Nicole: Angry at E.J.?
Brady: You obviously don't think that he loves you enough to understand the hell you've been going through, that he won't cut you a break.
Nicole: No. No. That is not it. I know he loves me. He is a good person. He is a caring person.
Brady: Then go to him and tell him the truth and adopt a baby together and live happily ever after. Nicole, the time has come for you to trust that he's not going to abandon you. And if he does -- if he does, he wasn't worth it in the first place. It's time to take a leap of faith. No net. You need to go for it.
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John: Dr. Taylor seems to think that I have developed some mental block to remembering my past. In other words, it's not just what Stefano has done to me.
Marlena: She thinks you don't want to remember your past?
John: Would I have agreed to hypnosis if I didn't want to remember?
Marlena: I don't know. Maybe you're not ready to give up your sessions with Dr. Taylor... kind, compassionate, altogether wonderful Dr. Taylor.
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Chloe: Your mom needs to stop giving me all these gifts. It's over the top.
Lucas: Are you serious?
Chloe: This is exactly why I don't tell you these things because you make me feel stupid.
Lucas: Chloe, you gave the woman bone marrow, all right? You saved her life. And now she gives you a dress, and you're telling me that it's over the top?
Chloe: I don't need to be rewarded.
Lucas: It's a gift from your future mother-in-law. All right, and you -- you deserve this because you're very deserving. Understand? Any of that sinking in?
Chloe: Yeah. And the dress is incredibly beautiful.
Lucas: And as much as I wanted to take off your clothes earlier, I just can't wait to see you in that gorgeous dress.
Chloe: Mm. What an impossibly charming thing to say.
Lucas: Hmm, that charming thing I got down. You know that.
Chloe: Mm. I really need to finish getting dressed.
Lucas: Okay. We'll have our alone time later, then?
Chloe: Definitely.
Lucas: I look forward to that. All right. [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Where's your, uh... where's Chloe?
Lucas: She's upstairs getting ready. She should be down around, I don't know, midnight maybe?
Daniel: [Chuckles]
Kate: You made it.
Daniel: I did.
Kate: I'm glad you decided to come.
Lucas: Why wouldn't he? Is something going on here?
Kate: There isn't any reason he shouldn't know.
Lucas: What?
Kate: Daniel and I are no longer seeing each other.
Lucas: You son of a --
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Nicole: So, I am just supposed to tell him?
Brady: Yep. That's all you got to do.
Nicole: You make it sound so easy. Come on, let's get out of here.
Nicole: Mm. Okay. Where to, Rio? I'm in.
Brady: No, somewhere quiet where you can get your head straight.
Nicole: You mean like you?
Brady: What the hell does that mean?
Nicole: You listen to me, Brady Black. There is no way in hell that I'm gonna end up like you, you got that? There is not way that I'm gonna give up on the dream of having a man who actually loves me. What do you think, I'm gonna let something as stupid as the truth stand in my way of having a family?
Brady: It's good to see that I got through to you, Nicole.
Nicole: No, you want to know what got through to me, huh? That you're a downer, that you're a great, big buzz kill. Why don't you just take your negativity somewhere else? Why don't you just go depress some poor soul who actually thinks you're his friend?
Brady: Fine. I'm done helping you anyway.
Nicole: Done? You never even started.
Brady: Don't call me. Don't contact me. Game over here.
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Chelsea: So you know where I could find a handsome guy for the engagement party tonight, huh?
Max: Like I said, I have a couple of ideas.
Chelsea: I wonder what they could be. It's too late for perfectdate.com.
Max: Yes, they always take way too long.
Chelsea: Wait. You're not by chance talking about you, are you?
Max: No. Although I do kind of fit that handsome part of the bill, I think.
Chelsea: I'm totally fine to go to the party by myself. And I appreciate you offering. It's very sweet. But, really.
Max: Really what?
Chelsea: I'm running late. And, um, what kind of party is there without a cake, right?
Max: Chelsea, I said I'd go with you.
Chelsea: I know you did because you felt sorry for me.
Max: No!
Chelsea: And that's my fault because I was complaining about having to go alone.
Max: I didn't feel sorry for you, Chelse.
Chelsea: Max, it is fine. I'm gonna go to that party alone. I'm gonna be brave and independent.
Max: [Chuckles]
Chelsea: And I will wear my aloneness proudly.
Max: Okay, if that's the way you want it.
Chelsea: It is.
Max: Okay. That's fine.
Chelsea: It is fine. But, um, I will see you around.
Max: Sure. Right.
Chelsea: Okay.
Max: Mm-hmm.
Chelsea: And I'm sorry for not returning your calls.
Max: No, no worries there.
Chelsea: I'm glad we finally got things straight.
Max: Me too. Me too. Okay.
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Kate: Lucas, just calm down, all right? Calm down!
Lucas: You just had a bone-marrow transplant. What, two weeks later, he dumps you?
Kate: He didn't dump me. No one dumped anyone, all right?
Lucas: Then what happened? I don't get it.
Daniel: Your mom and I came to an understanding that she would focus on her family and her health for right now.
Lucas: Then what the hell's he doing here, Mom?
Kate: We decided to still be friends, all right, Mr. Punch first and ask questions later.
Lucas: Look, Daniel, I'm sorry.
Daniel: Forget it.
Lucas: No, I'm embarrassed. I shouldn't have acted like that.
Daniel: I said forget it.
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Kate: I'm gonna go upstairs. I'm gonna get a first-aid kit.
Daniel: I can take care of this.
Kate: Daniel.
Daniel: I can take care of it.
Kate: Fine.
Daniel: Just tell me where the kit is.
Kate: In the hallway to the left, there's a bathroom. It's below the sink.
Daniel: I'll be right back.
Kate: Well, are you proud of yourself?
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[Knock on door]
Chloe: Oh, Lucas, perfect timing. This zipper is an absolute pain. Would you help me with it? Daniel. What are you doing here? Are you looking for Kate?
Daniel: No. I'm looking for you.
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Nicole: [Crying] Oh, God. Is it so wrong of me to want to be a mother? There are so many kids who need one. [Cries] I could have used a Father like E.J. when I was growing up. I'm not so sure about a Mom like me, but... but I know when I'm blessed with that little baby... I'm gonna give him or her all that love I had -- that I have for my sweet baby girl up in heaven. Because all this love I feel... [Sobbing] just because someone's gone, it doesn't mean the love goes. You have to have somewhere to put it. You have to. You have to. [Sobbing]
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: Not like you.
Marlena: What?
John: To be so hostile.
Marlena: I get hostile sometimes, John, especially when I feel somebody is being thoroughly disingenuous.
John: Meaning me.
Marlena: It seems to me it took a certain ultimatum from a certain therapist to get you to the next level of your therapy. And it was only after Charlotte said to you she would end your therapy --
John: You said you were gonna end our family unless I got help, so I did. And you want to know something? It hasn't worked, none of it. But I'm still going, aren't I?
Marlena: What is that about?
John: I just can't win with you, can I?
Marlena: Oh. Yeah. I'm sorry. I just want this so badly.
John: Then just wish me luck.
Marlena: I guess there's nothing more I can do. Good luck.
John: I'll keep you posted.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: Hey, Dad.
John: I got to run, kid.
Marlena: Hey, Brady.
Brady: Something happen between you and Dad?
Marlena: We were just talking about his treatment.
Brady: Please don't tell me he's stopping.
Marlena: No, no. He's going into hypnotherapy.
Brady: Well, that's great. That's great, right?
Marlena: Yeah. Yeah, that's great.
Brady: Why do you seem so bummed about it, then?
Marlena: Well, I-I just think that I have pushed him into seeing Dr. Taylor, and I may have begun something he may not be willing to end.
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Chelsea: Sorry that I'm a little late. Where is everybody?
Lucas: Chloe's upstairs getting ready, and Mom's around here, taking care of 20 million things.
Chelsea: And Daniel is...
Lucas: He's around, too, I'm sure.
Chelsea: Is everything okay?
Lucas: Yeah. Yeah. Um, just do me a favor. Don't ask what happened to his face, all right?
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Chloe: Oh, my God. What happened?
Daniel: Uh, it's just Lucas. That's all.
Chloe: Oh. Did you tell him?
Daniel: No, no, no. It had nothing to do with us.
Chloe: There is no us.
Daniel: If you, um... if you need help with that, I can --
Chloe: No, I got it, okay? [Grunting]
Daniel: You know what, if you could just relax, this might make it easier on both of us. Here. [Zipping]
Chloe: Um, well, whatever it is that you wanted to talk about, it's got to wait because the party can't start until I get downstairs.
Daniel: Actually, that's what I wanted to talk about. Something happened to me today, a few things... that made me think about what we're doing.
Chloe: Daniel.
Daniel: No, running scared, wasting time, lying to ourselves... to other people. Look, it is not too late Chloe. You don't have to marry a man you don't love... with your whole heart.
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Mia: Nicole, what happened? You're crying about the baby. Nicole... I see... well, I can tell how much you really want this.
Nicole: I... I don't blame you for not trusting me. You are just trying to take care of your precious little baby.
Mia: Well, maybe -- I mean... I think we could, um, probably work things out.
Nicole: You mean it?
Mia: Yeah, I do. Like I said, I can tell how much this means to you. And now I don't want to give my baby away to anybody but you.
Nicole: [Sobs] Mia, bless you. Bless you.
Mia: But I still need to meet your fiancé, okay, make sure that he's a good guy and that he's down for all this.
Nicole: He is. He is. Of course he's -- he's a wonderful guy. It's the -- the only problem is I found out he had to go away on another business trip. He's -- he's crossing the Atlantic as we speak.
Mia: Oh, well, when he gets back.
Nicole: Yeah, of course. But, um, I-I-I need an answer now because, um, I-I can't stand this dragging on and on.
Mia: And I feel for you. I really do. But like I said before. My Mom, she had all of these really, really mean boyfriends because she didn't have a husband. I don't want my kid to go through that. I do not want my kid to go through what I did. So, I'm sorry, but if I can't meet the dad, I can't give you my baby. That would be a deal breaker.
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Chelsea: These are unbelievable.
Kate: Good. I'm gonna go to the kitchen and get another batch.
Lucas: Why don't you let Henderson do something? Please, come on, sit.
Kate: Honey, I'm fine. You know how much I love playing hostess.
Lucas: I don't think Daniel would approve of you pushing yourself.
Kate: Would you stop worrying, please? Your only job today is to enjoy yourself.
Lucas: Enjoy myself a lot more when Chloe gets down here.
Chelsea: Oh, she's getting beautiful for you.
Lucas: Yeah, I think I'll go check on her.
Chelsea: Oh, will you sit still and give her a break? Girls don't like to be rushed.
Lucas: All right, all right. I'll be patient.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: I can't do this.
Daniel: You are just getting in deeper and deeper. You go through with this party, that -- that is just cruel.
Chloe: You want to talk about cruel? How about breaking Lucas' heart or Kate's. Is that what you want?
Daniel: No, I don't. And that's why it is not fair to them. We have got to stop pretending.
Chloe: I am not pretending, okay? I love Lucas.
Daniel: And you feel nothing for me? Answer me. You do not have to go through with this charade, Chloe. Don't do it. Don't do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: You will meet him. I promise. Just not until he gets back.
Mia: Okay. If it's soon.
Nicole: It will be. Oh, and when you do meet him, you're just -- you're gonna love him. And if you ever need to get in touch with me for any reason -- if you have a cell-phone on you right now, I-I can program my phone number in.
Mia: Yeah.
Nicole: Okay. You know what, Mia? This is gonna work out for all of us.
Mia: I hope so.
Nicole: Okay. There you go.
Mia: Thanks. I should probably get back home.
Nicole: Yeah, me too.
Mia: Talk to you soon.
Nicole: Okay. Very soon. Bye. Oh. I'm gonna make it work this time... whatever it takes.
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Rafe: Get this fever down, take a cold shower.
Sami: But if you can't even stand up --
Rafe: That's where you come in.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: One of them has moved on, and Daniel has probably met somebody else.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: I love Lucas, okay?
Daniel: Do you think about him day and night, like I do you?","Brady refuses to go along with Nicole's plan and Mia storms off when she realizes Nicole lied to her. Nicole blows up and goes off on Brady, accusing him of ruining her life. He thinks that she should tell EJ the truth, and that if he leaves her, then he wasn't worth it. Nicole refuses to listen to reason, and Brady finally gives up on getting her to do the right thing, telling her not to contact him anymore. Later, Mia overhears Nicole praying and decides to give her her baby, provided that she meet Nicole's fiance. Nicole agrees. John bumps into Charlotte and tells her that he wants to do hypnotherapy. Marlena overhears and tells John that she is happy about it. Later, however, she admits to Brady that she fears that she pushed John into something with Charlotte that he won't want to end. Chelsea picks up a cake for Chloe and Lucas' engagement party and runs into Max. They awkwardly discuss their kiss on New Year's and he offers to be her date to the party later. She turns him down, but promises to stay in touch. Kate gives Chloe a dress to wear for the party. Daniel decides to come, and when Kate tells Lucas they broke up, Lucas assumes Daniel dumped her and punches him. Kate explains what really happened, and Daniel angrily heads off to get a first aid kit. He goes into Chloe's room upstairs where she is struggling with her zipper. He helps her, and he begs her to reconsider marrying Lucas, saying that they can't keep denying their feelings for one another.",summ_screen
"Adrienne: Hey.
Jennifer: Hey, come on in.
Adrienne: Hey, I brought JJ some of Alex's guitar picks. I don't quite know how he acquired so many since he never practiced, but here you go.
Jennifer: Oh, thanks.
Adrienne: What's wrong?
Jennifer: Oh, um, it's Abigail. She's just--she's having a tough time.
Adrienne: Oh, with what?
Jennifer: With the DiMeras.
Adrienne: You mean Chad?
Jennifer: And EJ. And I am telling you, if I had known sooner--
Adrienne: Oh, gosh. I'm sorry, I-I... I should have told you.
Jennifer: About what?
Adrienne: I saw Abigail and EJ together, more than once.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julie: Abigail!
Abigail: Oh, Julie. Hi.
Julie: Hi. I'm so glad I ran into you. Have you heard from Nick lately?
Abigail: Yes, actually, he texted me yesterday. Sounds like he's doing great.
Julie: A text, of course. God forbid anyone should use the telephone for the purpose for which it was intended...
Abigail: [Laughs]
Julie: So people could speak to each other.
Abigail: I know, I know. Well, I haven't spoken to him at all.
Julie: Well, nor has anyone else, apparently.
Abigail: Yo--you know, maybe Nick just needs to put some distance between what happened in Salem and his new life in New York.
Julie: [Sighs] But why in the world would he want to distance himself from his family?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Hey.
Gabi: Hey, uh, if you're here to see Ari, the boys just took her to the park.
Kate: In this weather?
Gabi: Well, after I set off the smoke alarm, they wanted to get some fresh air.
Kate: Oh, so is it--is that the--that's the smell in here?
Gabi: No, no, actually that's the smell of my new batch of churros. And if you stay, you can probably be the official tester.
Kate: Oh, honey, thank you. But you know, I'll save that honor for the boys.
Gabi: Well, it's not for Will and Sonny. It's for EJ.
Kate: EJ?
Gabi: Yeah, I wanted to thank him for what he did to keep Abigail's mouth shut about Nick.
Kate: [Sighs] God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: So, two minutes ago, I hear you telling Abigail how much you love me.
Sami: [Scoffs] How do you know what I said to Abigail?
EJ: And now you are standing there in front of me, and you're accusing me.
Sami: I'm not accusing you of anything. EJ, I am trying to help my brother. If you have information that could clear his name, I have to ask.
EJ: Samantha, I have told you countless times, I had nothing to do with my sister's ridiculous plots.
Sami: Okay, so, um, let's just call this idle curiosity. Do the DiMeras have one criminal psycho doctor that they go to for any and all occasions, or are there more? Like, a specialist who focuses on faking brain tumors, and then another one you go to when you need a rape drug?
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Marlena: Oh, my gosh. That's why Nicole was so tense. She knows how you feel about her. Does she know? Eric!
Eric: No.
Marlena: Well... who else have you told you have feelings for Nicole?
Eric: Father matt.
Marlena: Well, honey, if he knows, then your suspension might never be lifted. Have you thought of that? You might never be reinstated as a priest.
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[Keyboard clicking]
Daniel: What the hell is going on here?
[Keyboard clicking]
Daniel: All my files... are gone?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Keyboard clicking]
Nicole: [Gasps] Who the hell are you, and what are you doing with Daniel's computer?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: No. No, I have not tried installing the new updates because, as I may have mentioned, the computer, it's frozen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ted: Sometimes that happens when you don't do proper maintenance.
Daniel: Oh, Ted, Ted. Listen, thank God you're still here. My computer, it just crashed. I need you to look at it right away, thank you.
Ted: Okay.
Anne: Oh, no, no, no way, José.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: [Sighs] If my brother can prove that he was drugged, EJ, he can--he can start putting this nightmare behind him.
EJ: Samantha, you know full well I've completely disassociated myself from my father's side of the business, and that includes his people.
Sami: But that didn't stop you from helping Chad... and his sick and twisted plot!
EJ: That's just about enough from you. I am sick and tired of saving you from yourself, Samantha. This is the thanks I get for it?
Sami: I don't know that I understand how what happened with Abigail is saving me.
EJ: Perhaps if you listened, you would understand. First, let me ask you this. When you were in Chicago, did you happen to murder anybody?
Sami: [Scoffs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: Anything I say to Father Matt is in confidence.
Marlena: Yes, but won't his opinion carry some weight when the bishop reviews your case? What if--what if he realizes you have feelings for a woman, for Nicole?
Eric: I'm human. I have feelings, Mom. I haven't acted on them. You know, if this was anyone besides Nicole, you wouldn't care in the least.
Marlena: N--this is about you, not about Nicole.
Eric: I shouldn't have said anything. You know what? Why don't we just forget I even had this conversation.
Marlena: No, sorry. I can't do that.
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Chyka: Hello, I'm Dr. Duvall. Um, Dr. Jonas didn't mention that you'd be here.
Nicole: He didn't mention that you'd be here.
Chyka: Well, I just got in from New York to consult on a cardiology case.
Nicole: Daniel's at the hospital.
Chyka: Yes, I just saw him there. He told me to get the records we needed on his personal computer. He gave me his home key and told me to let myself in. He said he'd be here any minute.
Nicole: That's funny, he told me he'd be working late. You know what? Um, maybe I should just call him.
Chyka: Uh, no!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abigail: I don't think that Nick wants to get away from us, but, you know, maybe he just needs to put everything that happened in Salem behind him.
Julie: That's ridiculous.
Abigail: Do you want me to text him and ask him to call you?
Julie: Yes, please.
Abigail: Okay.
Julie: Thank you. Tell him I will pester him every day until he answers my calls, and if necessary, I will bodily track him down.
Abigail: [Laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: [Scoffs] God, EJ. I mean, just when I convinced myself that you sacrifice because you love me, you--you remind me of how much I owe you. For the record, it is Stefano's fault what happened to Bernardi.
EJ: Okay. You were just doing a good deed, were you?
Sami: I was!
EJ: Do you see the irony here, Samantha? Your family was so concerned about you marrying into this evil DiMera clan, and yet, compared to you, for the last six months, I look like Gandhi.
Sami: I don't see how the situation with Abigail makes you so noble.
EJ: Really? The situation with Abigail was all about helping you.
Sami: What are you talking about?
EJ: You and Kate neglected to tell Gabi that Kate was sending text messages to Nick's family using his telephone. Gabi just about had a nervous breakdown when Abigail received a text message from dear, dead cousin Nick.
Sami: Oh, my God.
EJ: Yeah. She was so concerned with Gabi's reaction that she went all the way off to see Hope so that they could go and find Nick together.
Sami: Why didn't you tell me?
EJ: Because you weren't there, Samantha. So I took care of it, as usual. And now the three of you don't have to go to jail.
Sami: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabi: I was trying to think about what to get the man who has everything. I mean, do you think EJ will like 'em?
Kate: Oh, yeah. I'm sure that he'll love them. So, how did that conversation go with Abigail?
Gabi: [Sighs] Well, she was kind of suspicious at first, but I think that she bought it in the end.
Kate: So EJ worked his magic?
Gabi: Yeah, I'm just--[Sighs] I'm just so glad that he's on our side. I mean, it's like, for the first time, I'm starting to think that things are gonna be okay.
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Jennifer: What was Abigail doing with EJ?
Adrienne: Well, I'm not sure. I mean, the first time I saw them, at the pub, I--[Sighs] I didn't really pay attention. But the second time, they were looking at this book, I mean, so intently that they didn't even notice me, or anyone else, for that matter. It was just really intense.
Abigail: Hey, Aunt Adrienne. What's going on?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: Listen, I can't get any work done at all until this computer is unfrozen, okay? So no one gets hired--
Ted: No one gets fired.
Anne: No one gets paid.
Daniel: Okay, Anne, Anne.
Anne: All right, now listen--
Daniel: Now, you need to li--
Anne: Dr. Jonas, I'm sure that somewhere there is a life that needs saving, and that you are the only demigod who can do it. So why don't you run along, and Ted here, he's gonna come find you later, when it's your turn.
Daniel: No, this is an emergency, Anne.
Anne: Oh, really? Because you could access all of your lab results from this terminal right here, if it were working, so why do I doubt that this emergency has anything at all to do with official hospital business?
Ted: I'm afraid I'm gonna have to call technical support to resolve your issue.
Anne: Oh, my God. That's you, Ted!
Ted: But in the meantime, let me see what I can do to help Dr. Jonas.
Daniel: Hmm. Ted, okay, listen to me, nothing is coming up.
Ted: Okay. Don't worry.
Daniel: I need you to get in there and just keep looking through files.
Anne: That's it. [Screams]
Nurses: [Both snicker]
Anne: Damn it! [Groans]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marlena: Look, you may be all grown up, but it's still my job to protect you.
Eric: Like the way you protected Brady from Kristen? That worked out really well.
Marlena: You know I feel awful about that. And what I did to you cost you your vocation, and I hope it--
Eric: [Sighs] Mom--
Marlena: I hope it isn't over forever.
Eric: Mom, I know that.
Marlena: It's why I want to help.
Eric: And I appreciate that, but there's nothing you can do.
Marlena: But do you see why I'm concerned? If--if Nicole were to--to say anything--
Eric: There's nothing going on between me and Nicole, all right? I told you, she is involved with somebody else. I don't want you to worry about that, and more than anything, I just don't want to have this conversation or discuss it anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Why can't I call Daniel?
Chyka: Well, um--
Nicole: Who are you, really?
Chyka: I've already told you, I'm a cardiologist. I'm here to consult.
Nicole: Well, I--
Chyka: I wouldn't do that if I were you!
Nicole: No! Oh, God! Let go of me! Let go! [Screams] [Struggling]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Classical piano
Gabi: Okay, the last batch is in. What are you doing?
Kate: Ugh. The damn Hortons are hounding Nick again. But don't worry, because I have it all under control.
Gabi: I hope so.
Kate: Anyway, um, you know Sami is back in town. I'm sure EJ has her all up to date.
Gabi: Right.
Kate: [Laughs] I would just love to see the look on his face when you deliver those churros.
Gabi: Why, do you think he's not going to like them?
Kate: No, no. Oh, honey, I'm sure that he will adore them. Anyway, um, give Ari a kiss for me, and I will be in touch later.
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
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EJ: So then useless bloody Gabi didn't know what to do, so as she thought Abigail was gonna blow it, she came around here looking for you.
Sami: And she found you.
EJ: She told me that Abigail was going to Smith Island to see Hope, so I followed her. Fortunately, by the time I got there, Hope had already left the island.
Sami: So what did you tell her?
EJ: Oh, I... fed her a story that had just about enough truth in it to sound plausible. Something about how I came across Gabi and Nick having a fight, and I was worried for her safety and was being very protective of her, and, you know.
Sami: And she bought it?
Abigail: Why are you running errands of mercy for your would-be stepson's roommate? Don't you have an empire to run or something?
EJ: She is not his roommate. She is the mother of his child, and I take time for my family.
Abigail: I'm sorry, EJ, but I don't buy it. Something is way, way off here.
EJ: Well, I mean, I had to pull out all the stops, but, um, yeah, eventually she bought it.
Sami: And the thing about Chad and the fake brain tumor, that's true?
EJ: Yeah, yeah, no, that's all true. Abigail told Jennifer about it, and so she came around here and gave me a piece of her mind.
Sami: [Scoffs] What a nightmare.
EJ: Oh, you have no idea.
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Adrienne: Well, it's great to see you, Abigail. I've got to run. Take care, sweetie.
Abigail: Yeah, you too.
Jennifer: Bye, Adrienne.
Abigail: What is it? Mom, is something wrong?
Jennifer: What exactly is going on between you and EJ DiMera?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julie: Kate!
Kate: Oh, Julie, hi.
Julie: The very person I was hoping to see.
Kate: Me? Why?
Julie: Perhaps you can tell me what's going on with Nick.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: [Sighs] All right, now you both saw what just happened. Daniel pushed me.
Nurse: You mean, he pushed your buttons, and then you tripped over your own two feet.
Anne: [Sighs] Well, my sciatic nerve thanks you for your concern, Nurse! [Sighs] Joelle? Hi. Can I ask you a question?
Joelle: Mm-hmm.
Anne: Yeah? Do you like your job?
Joelle: Of course. What's not to like?
Anne: Okay, I want you to come with me. We're gonna have a little chat, okay? In private.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: I'm sorry to take you away from what you were doing.
Ted: [Chuckles] Are you kidding? I owe you big time.
Daniel: Yeah, well, my hard drive is wiped. I guess it crashed?
Ted: I'm pretty confident I can get you up and running again.
Daniel: Okay, what about my files? Any way to get them back?
Ted: Well, let's see what I can do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chyka: That was a mistake!
Nicole: Aah!
Chyka: And that was too!
Nicole: No! Get--[Cries] [Crying] Oh, God!
Chyka: Just relax.
Nicole: Who are you, and what are you gonna do to me?
Chyka: You'll see.
Nicole: Ah! [Gasps]
Chyka: Actually... you won't. [Grunts] [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Roman: Well, good to see you two together. Mind if I join you?
Eric: Of course not.
Roman: Listen, I just came from the station, and unfortunately I've had to pull all my extra manpower off the Kristen DiMera case. I'm sorry.
Eric: Yeah, Dad, Dad. It's okay, I understand. Listen, you can put a thousand man-hours on this and you'll never find her. She's a DiMera.
Marlena: I don't want you giving up hope.
Eric: I'm not. Daniel's working the medical angle.
Roman: Does he have something?
Eric: Well, he was finally able to prove that I was drugged.
Marlena: Honey, that's wonderful.
Eric: Yeah.
Roman: Why didn't he bring it to me?
Eric: Because he's collecting information, and he doesn't want Stefano to get wind of this.
Roman: Okay, what kind of information?
Eric: Well, these drugs, apparently, are very rare that not many doctors have access to, so if he can tie the person who used it to the DiMeras, then--
Marlena: Then it proves you're innocent.
Eric: I hope so, but nothing is certain at all.
Roman: You'll keep us informed?
Eric: Of course I will. Listen, I need to get going.
Roman: Okay, hey, you take care of yourself.
Eric: I will.
Marlena: Yes, please do.
Eric: I love you guys.
Roman: You too. That's great news.
Marlena: Mm-hmm.
Roman: Doc, what is it?
Marlena: I have hurt him so badly, I don't know if he will ever trust me again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Nick?
Julie: Nick Fallon? He's my cousin.
Kate: Why would you think that I would know anything about him?
Julie: He told me you were paying him to do special projects for you after you let him go. So, are you the reason he left Salem?
Sami: He's pulling me in! Help! Help!
Nick: Help!
Sami: Help me! No!
Nick: Gabi, no! No! No!
Gabi: Oh, my God.
Kate: [Sighs] Not as far as I know.
Julie: Well, I just can't understand why he's being so elusive.
Kate: [Sighs] I can think of a few reasons.
Julie: Implying what? Is he doing corporate espionage for you, Kate?
Kate: Okay, Julie, any connection I had with Nick is dead in the water.
Julie: But why? He's smart. He's hard-working. And if I can say one positive thing about you, you've always known a good thing when you see it.
Kate: I know a bad thing too.
Julie: Are you blackmailing him? Are you forcing him to work for you, whether he wants to or not?
Adrienne: Julie, why on earth would you say something like that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abigail: Mom, what are you talking about?
Jennifer: I know that you've been seeing EJ.
Abigail: I am not seeing EJ.
Jennifer: Well, people have said they have seen you with him.
Abigail: People who? Who? Who has seen me with him, Mom? Aunt Adrienne? [Scoffs] Just because I see him doesn't mean anything. What am I supposed to do--
Jennifer: What does he want with you? What does he want?
Abigail: [Sighs] Is it so hard to believe that someone would want to just stop and talk to me, Mom?
Jennifer: That is not what I said. Was it more than that?
Abigail: Yes. Yes, Mom, you're right. It was--it was more than that.
Jennifer: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: EJ... thank you for handling Abigail for me.
EJ: Okay.
Sami: Okay. [Laughs] A fake brain tumor?
EJ: [Laughs]
Sami: Really?
EJ: Well, I should probably have asked you about it. We could have had Cameron rubbed out.
Sami: [Chuckles] That's not funny.
EJ: No, it's not. I'm getting really tired of this conversation, Samantha.
Sami: What you mean is that you're getting tired of me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Keyboard clicking]
Ted: Damn.
Daniel: What? What?
Ted: I've--I've never seen a virus like this one before. It's not looking very good for this disk drive.
Daniel: Oh, my God. My hard copies are gone too? [Sighs]
Ted: Who are you calling?
Daniel: The DNA lab I'm working with. See if they can send me some backups. Oh, lovely, I'm on hold. That's great.
Ted: What do you think happened?
Daniel: I don't know. There was a doctor in here earlier. He was having a casual conversation with me about the case I'm--but he's a reputable cardiologist. I mean, he couldn't-- hi, this is Dr. Daniel Jonas. I need you to locate some records for me. Yes, it's urgent.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chyka: [Grunting]
[Knock at door]
Eric: Daniel, it's Eric. Are you there?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Honey, please, you know that you can tell me anything.
Abigail: [Sighs] When Chad was in the hospital, I gave him the angel wing that Daddy gave me. After he left town, he wanted to give it back. EJ brought it to me.
Jennifer: Okay.
Abigail: He knew that it was really important to me, and-- and then we started talking, and he--he mentioned something that he only could have known about Dad from reading his book. He said really nice things about him.
Jennifer: Really?
Abigail: He told me that the angel wing was taken from a painting by Rafael, and... I just felt like--I felt like I was getting this one last message from Dad.
Jennifer: Okay, by way of EJ DiMera?
Abigail: He was being really nice, Mom.
Jennifer: No, he's not ""nice."" He's not nice to anyone unless he wants something.
Abigail: What could EJ want from me, Mom?
Jennifer: You! You.
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: Tired of you? No, I'm never tired of you, Samantha. Look, I love you, and I-I--look, I realize that as long as we're together, there's always going to be trouble, all of the time, and it's always going to be about you.
Sami: You're the one person who's never said that to me.
EJ: Well, it's true. But I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. You just--you need to understand, I have needs and wants of my own.
Sami: I know that.
EJ: Do you? Because...I spend all my time cleaning up these messes of your own making, and it means I have to put aside things that are really important to me. I can't keep doing that.
Sami: [Sniffling]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julie: Adrienne, dear, this is not your concern.
Adrienne: Julie, take it from me. I've made some pretty bad judgments about people in Kate's family. I let my concern for my son overshadow my good judgment, and I couldn't apologize enough.
Kate: Well, Will and Sonny are happy, and that's all that matters now.
Julie: Well, I'm concerned about Nick. And if I feel emotional about it, I apologize. And if you do hear from him, would you please let me know, Kate?
Kate: Of course. Julie! I do understand. I'm sure Nick is just fine.
Adrienne: Why would Julie think you know anything about Nick?
Kate: Well, that's really none of your concern, is it? And for future reference, I can take care of myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abigail: Why would you say that, Mom?
Jennifer: Honey! EJ helped his brother fake a brain tumor so that he could have the girl of his dreams. Do you think he's above being nice in case he could pave the road for Chad's return home?
Abigail: Chad's not coming home, Mom, and--
[Phone rings]
Jennifer: Hold on, one second. Hello. Uh, yes, I have it, but she said she didn't need it until later. Okay, I'll--I'll bring it right over. All right, good-bye. Honey, I'm sorry. I have got to run to the hospital.
Abigail: That's okay. Um, you know, I'm not really sure that there's that much more to say anyway.
Jennifer: Yes, there is. I have more to say to you. But promise me you will stay away from EJ. If he even comes near you, walk the other way, do you hear me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: And I apologize for not having been in touch sooner, but things have been a little bit busy here, so--
[Doorbell rings]
EJ: I'm sorry, can I call you back in a minute? Would you mind? Thank you. [Sighs] Yes?
Gabi: Special delivery.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: But promise me you will stay away from EJ.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabi: They're--they're churros. I made them from my grandmother's recipe.
EJ: What, they're for me?
Gabi: Yeah. They're just a little something so I could say ""thank you"" for everything you've done. I mean, my brother would never believe that you've been so good to me.
EJ: Okay, we're not gonna tell your brother a word about this, are we?
Gabi: No, of course not. No, I just--I'd love it if he could see this side of you.
[Phone rings]
EJ: Excuse me. I'm--I'm sure these taste wonderful and I'll enjoy them...
[Phone ringing]
EJ: But I have to take this call.
Gabi: Okay, all right. Enjoy.
EJ: Bye-bye.
[Phone ringing]
EJ: [Sighs] Hello?
Abigail: EJ, my mom-- she knows about us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ted: What's wrong?
Daniel: The lab was about to call me. Father Eric's test results are missing from their computer too. You won't say anything to anybody about this.
Ted: Of course not. But who would do something like this?
Daniel: Well, now I have a pretty good idea.
Ted: And there's no backup anywhere?
Daniel: Oh, there is. It's on my home computer, and I need to get over there right away. You keep working.
Ted: All right, good luck.
Daniel: All right, thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock at door]
Eric: Hey, Daniel. Hey, I thought I heard something fall. Nicole! Hey.
Chyka: [Grunts]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: Can you believe how Dr. Jonas shoved me because I, a mere mortal, was in his way?
Joelle: He shoved you?
Anne: Well, yeah, you saw it.
Joelle: No, I didn't.
Anne: Yes, you did. And consequently, as God and you are my witnesses... Daniel's professional ass is gonna be on the line while mine will be happily filing a formal harassment complaint against him. Can't imagine it would be the first, but don't worry, honey. Listen, who do you think has more power in this hospital, huh? Me or Dr. Jonas? Here's a hint. Who do you think has the power to pad your paycheck with, like, a well-earned bonus, you know, for going above and beyond the call of duty?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: Hey. So, what? What do you want?
Kate: Oh, great. Not your usual sunny self?
Sami: Well, I have a backlog of work from my trip to Chicago.
Kate: Oh, Sami, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry that things aren't going well at Countess W for you. So sorry.
Sami: You know what? We can't keep meeting like this, having strategy sessions every 48 hours. What's there to say? Nick was dead yesterday, he's dead today, he's gonna be dead tomorrow. That's it, right?
Kate: Okay, did EJ tell you about the situation between Gabi and Abigail?
Sami: Yes, it's over and done. Next?
Kate: Okay, Julie Williams is still concerned that Nick hasn't contacted her, although God knows why he would. She's like a Rottweiler with a bone. But still, do you think that we should have EJ handle that?
Sami: Oh, God, no. No. I think it's best if you and I handle as much of this on our own as we can.
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: How could she know? You didn't say anything to your mother, did you?
Abigail: No, of course not. But she knows that I'm freaked out, and my Aunt Adrienne saw us together, and...
EJ: What, did she put 2 and 12 together?
Abigail: No, she doesn't know about what happened at the cabin... but she does know that there's something going on. She thinks that it's suspicious that we're friends. So I just wanted you to know in case she shows up on your doorstep again.
EJ: I consider myself warned. Thank you very much. I'll be prepared. Now, Abigail, I think it's probably best if you and I don't talk on the phone anymore. All right?
Abigail: [Scoffs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: Dr. Jonas. I want you to know that I am filing a complaint against you.
Daniel: Mm-hmm, for what? Stealing your technical guy? [Laughs] You gotta be kidding me.
Anne: Yeah, I suppose you were laughing along with everyone else when you pushed me to the ground.
Daniel: What?
Anne: Yeah, oh, and I have a witness who will attest to the whole thing.
Daniel: Okay, you know, I really don't have time for this. I have an emergency to take care of.
Anne: Oh, really? Another personal emergency? Well, that's shocking.
Daniel: All right, I'm done.
Anne: I'm sorry, did you want to push me out of your way? Here's the thing. I'm writing you up, and you don't get to go anywhere until you submit a formal response. Okay?
Daniel: Who is this?
Anne: Oh, this is my-- my witness.
Joelle: I'm sorry, Dr. Jonas, but I can't let you leave until we get the situation straightened out.
Jennifer: Well, maybe I can help with the situation. Joelle, I know that Anne is your boss, but I heard everything that she said to you... and everything that you said to her.
Anne: [Scoffs]
Jennifer: And you will not get in trouble for doing the right thing. I promise you.
Joelle: I'm sorry, Ms. Milbauer.
Anne: Mm-hmm.
Jennifer: Okay, no more witness. Dr. Jonas should be free to go.
Anne: [Sighs]
Daniel: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Roman: [Sighs] You know what? I would be thrilled if Daniel's lead pans out, but if Kristen's not brought to justice, I'll feel like I failed our son.
Marlena: You have not failed at all. And if I hadn't done all that I did, he'd be fine right now.
Roman: Hey, hey. The truth was gonna come out one way or the other. The only person responsible for what Eric's going through is Kristen DiMera.
Marlena: And if I hadn't been so obsessed with seeing her suffer, I would've done things differently. I wouldn't have exposed everything so publicly. And then Brady would be sober and Eric would still be a priest.
Roman: He is still a priest, Doc.
Marlena: I know. But he's beginning to question the things that he believes in, including how much I love him.
Roman: Hey, he knows that.
Marlena: Oh, I hope so.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chyka: [Sighs] And now I have to get rid of you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abigail: Of course, I understand. I didn't mean to bother you. I just thought you should know.
EJ: Wha--Abigail, what I meant--
Abigail: I know exactly what you meant, EJ. [Scoffs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Then Adrienne swoops in on her little broom to rescue the day.
Sami: Seriously?
[Phone chimes]
Kate: Did Nick have this many friends when he was alive? Oh, my God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: Who the hell do you think you are?
Jennifer: Oh, the voice of reason, Anne? Is this third grade? Really? Do you have nothing better to do than concoct ridiculous ways to make my life and Daniel's life completely miserable?
Anne: You know, I don't think you need any help in that area. Now, Jennifer, do you not have anything better to do than to lurk around this hospital looking for ways to help Daniel? I mean, really, after he embarrasses you in front of the entire hospital. It looks a wee bit pathetic. I mean, really, actually, it is pathetic. It's like no matter what he does to you, you still love him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Keyboard clicking]","Adrienne told Jennifer that she saw Abby and EJ together twice. Julie was worried that Nick hasn't been in touch with his family. EJ and Sami argued over him helping Chad. Nicole wanted to know what Dr. Chyka was doing on Daniel's computer. Eric defended the fact that he had feelings for Nicole to Marlena. Dr. Chyka lied to Nicole about why he was at Daniel's apartment, but she didn't believe him. When she was about to call Daniel, Dr. Chyka stopped her. EJ told Sami that Abby was concerned about Nick and how she ended up on Smith Island. Abby showed up at her house just when Adrienne was telling Jennifer about Abby spending time with EJ. Dr. Chyka stopped Nicole from calling Daniel. While EJ was telling Sami about Abby, he pictured making love to Abby. Jennifer wanted to know what was going on between Abby and EJ. Julie ran into Kate and questioned her about Nick. Dr. Chyka gave Nicole a needle and she passed out.",summ_screen
"Melanie: [Sniffles]
Gabi: Oh, Melanie. No joke--thank God you're here. The ladies' locker room has run out of towels, like, three times.
Melanie: On it.
Gabi: Melanie, you okay?
Melanie: Yeah, I'm fine.
Gabi: Oh, no. What's wrong?
Melanie: Nothing.
Gabi: But you've been crying. What's going on?
Melanie: No. Um, remember how I told you about my dad--the tremor in his hand, that he can't work anymore?
Gabi: Is he all right? Has it gotten worse?
Melanie: No, it hasn't gotten worse--it just hasn't gotten any better. So he's --he's going to take some time for himself.
Gabi: What does that mean, ""take some time for himself""?
Melanie: He's going to leave town.
Gabi: Oh, no. That's why you're freaking out.
Melanie: I just found him. I just found him, and now I'm losing him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chad: [Clears throat] Hello? Anyone here? Anyone?
[Footsteps approaching]
Stefano: Those are Kona beans. The others here, from Jamaica here, is Blue Mountains. And the Kopi Lowak are from Indonesia. Now, those are very, very rare. They're probably some of the best coffee beans in the world. That's-- that's my favorite.
Chad: Okay, so you asked me here for what-- a taste test?
Stefano: No. No, no, no. But if you would like some, I'll have it made for you.
Chad: You know what? That's okay. Just, um--just tell me why I'm here.
Stefano: Well, because I heard of your latest, uh, venture with--what's his name?-- Sonny Kiriakis. That you're going to change the Cheatin' Heart to a coffeehouse.
Chad: Word travels fast.
Stefano: Yes, and I would like to help you if I could.
Chad: With what?
Stefano: Well, I certainly have a lot of connections, and I--I know a lot of the right people. As a matter of fact, you see what you have there in your hands? They'll make sure that you get all that you want of that. And the price will be beyond anything anybody can touch.
Chad: Oh! Okay, so those right people.
Stefano: Yes, and I would also like to invest.
Chad: Why?
Stefano: Why?
Chad: Yeah.
Stefano: Because you are my son, and I want you to succeed.
Chad: [Sighs] Yeah, um... maybe you didn't get the memo before, but, uh... I don't want your help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: They're hot.
Sami: And that's exactly what we need for this campaign.
Kate: I mean, I have to say, I'm really surprised. This came out much better than I thought.
Sami: And those are just the test shots. I mean, look at the potential. Those two definitely belong in a fashion magazine.
Kate: Yeah, yeah. I mean, they pop off the page. That's for sure.
Sami: I really believe we have found the faces to represent the Countess Wilhelmina youth line.
Kate: You know, you could be right. And the best part of it is it would blow Madison James and her little company right out of the water.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bo: You stare at that key any longer, you're gonna burn a hole in it.
Hope: Sorry. I'm just trying to figure out what our next move is.
Bo: Yeah, well, first things first. Do you agree with me that Stefano could be the other holder on Mrs. H's safe deposit box?
Hope: I hate to say it, but, yes, I do. He's been connected to almost everything from the beginning.
Bo: Yeah, so... how do we secure his cooperation? I mean, 'cause if he's involved, he's not gonna admit it to us.
Hope: We're just gonna have to figure out a way to get him to talk, because if we don't, we may never find out the truth. We could still try to subpoena the bank records.
Bo: Hope, no crime has been committed.
Hope: Or maybe get a search warrant for Stefano's house, see if we can find the other key to open the box.
Bo: Oh, Fancy Face--
Hope: I know it's a long shot, but--
Bo: It's more than a long shot. Banks are protected by the law. No judge is gonna sign off on a search warrant based on speculation.
Hope: I can't believe you shot me down. Seriously, I'm willing to try just about anything right now. In fact, last night I even debated breaking into Stefano DiMera's house.
Bo: Excuse me?
Hope: Well, obviously I would've waited till no one was there.
Bo: Oh, well, that makes me feel so much better. I want to get to the bottom of this, too, but I draw the line at anything where you're gonna be arrested... 'cause then I'd have to break you out of jail. We know how that goes.
Hope: I guess we do know how that goes.
Bo: So let's keep our operations on the up and up.
Hope: Why should we? Nobody else is playing by the rules.
Bo: Because that's how we roll--we play by the rules... more or less. And most times it works out for us.
Hope: And what if it doesn't this time?
Bo: Would you please try to have some faith?
Hope: Brady, I am serious here, okay? What happens if we run out of options and we never find out whatever it is that we're looking for? What if?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: Grazie, Massimo.
Kate: I can't get over how good these two look together.
Sami: What do you think of the slogan ""youth is served""?
Kate: Who's idea is that?
Sami: Mine. What? If you don't like it, just say so.
Kate: You know what I don't like? Every time I give you a compliment, you find some way to lord it over me. And I find that really annoying. So I'm never gonna tell you that... well, how much potential this campaign has-- most potential that I've seen in years. And I certainly wouldn't tell you how you hit the ground running here at Countess Wilhelmina and made a lot of my executives look like amateurs. And I would never, ever want to tell you that hiring you is one of the smartest things I've done in years.
Sami: Well, damn. 'Cause it would've been nice to hear that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bo: I'll find it. I'll find it.
Hope: You're not doing it fast enough.
Madison: Hi. Sorry, excuse me. I'm sorry to interrupt. I'm Madison James. We met once before at the Town Square. I was with Brady.
Bo: Yes, I remember. Victor, my Father, speaks very highly of you.
Hope: I've been hearing nothing but incredible things about your work at Mad World.
Madison: Oh, well, thank you. Um, that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.
Hope: Me, why?
Madison: I'm just curious-- how much do you love being a cop?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: Well, I knew... that you would react that way, but I was hoping you would hear me out.
Chad: Why? What's the point?
Stefano: The point is you don't know what I am offering you.
Chad: What, that I'm gonna regret saying no to you? I'll take my chances.
Stefano: Don't let your pride get in the way of any success, all right, Chad? Because to start a business, at any time, is difficult. To start a business in this day and age, they are ready to knock your head off right from the start.
Chad: You think I don't know that?
Stefano: I know that our relationship has been strained lately. But I am still your father. And it's every father's duty to see that their children reach their top potential.
Chad: So what is it? I'm nothing without you? Is that what you're saying?
Stefano: Don't even think about the name Stefano DiMera being anywhere in the business. No, nothing like that. I am simply a silent partner.
Chad: Silent partner.
Stefano: Mm.
Chad: Meaning I'm the only one who knows where the money's coming from?
Stefano: Well, of course, there's gonna be an understanding between you and me.
Chad: And what if that's not how I want to run my business?
Stefano: Why do you always think that there is something negative about everything I suggest?
Chad: Because I'm not stupid, all right? I know you don't care about some coffeehouse. So why don't you just tell me what it is you really want?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: You know the answer to that, Chad. I just saw an opportunity for us to do something together that was, uh, positive.
Chad: Funny how a silent partner with connections doesn't sound all that positive to me.
Stefano: Yeah, well, see, I mean, I figured if you'd let me come in and help you like that, you would see that my motive is really... [Sighs] Well, very sincere.
Chad: And then what?
Stefano: And then... and then we get together, and we work out a real relationship between a father and son.
Chad: All because you bought some beans, huh?
Stefano: Oh, come on, now, you know better than that. There's more to it than that.
Chad: Right, right, right-- muffins and scones too. But I'd stay away from those. Bad for you diabetes, huh?
Stefano: See? See, you really do care. Hey.
Chad: Barely. You've got more money than God. I mean, this gesture's meaningless.
Stefano: Do you know why I'm so wealthy, Chad, hmm? Because I never--not once-- not once did I ever invest in something I did not believe in. And I believe in you.
Chad: Why? Because I have your genes? Oh, man. God help me.
Stefano: No, because you earned it, all right? Look, you are never gonna be able to cut me out of your life. So don't even try it. Just take it as if it's inevitable, all right? I want this rift between us to heal.
Chad: All I have to do is just sit back and let you do all the work? Oh, wow, wow, wow. I mean, you really got it all figured out, don't you?
Stefano: Why do you make everything sound so bad, huh? You're my son. And I miss you, huh? I don't apologize for that.
Chad: No kidding.
Stefano: No, wait. Do you have any idea how many nights I stay awake trying to think of a way so that you could be back in my life, hmm? So, yes, I came up with this plan, yes so that you could have a future... so that we could have a future together as a father and a son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabi: Okay, so wait. You don't know where your dad's going?
Melanie: No. I don't think he knows either.
Gabi: Oh, that's crazy.
Melanie: Yeah. It's not as crazy as what he's been going through here. I think he just needs some time to get his head on straight.
Gabi: That makes sense. I felt like that a couple times myself.
Melanie: Me too-- more than a couple times. I picture him off somewhere vacationing, smiling, laughing, surfing in the sun. And I realize I don't know when the last time I really saw him laughing was.
Gabi: Well, then this is probably gonna be really good for him. Look, think about it. He'll go surfing, hiking. He'll get a tan. He'll get tanner. And then he'll come back, and he'll pick up exactly where he left off. Oh, you don't believe me, do you?
Melanie: I do. I do believe you. He said he'd be back.
Gabi: Then what's the problem? It's what he didn't say. He didn't say when he'd be back. I just don't know when the next time I'm gonna see my dad will be.
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Kate: Okay. Let's move on it.
Sami: Kate, how soon are you thinking?
Kate: Well, we have to sign them. That's the first priority. Then book the studio, hire a photographer--and ""a"" list only talent, Sami.
Sami: Yes, I will make all those calls first thing in the morning.
Kate: No, I need you to do it today. I want to get them in front of the camera. I want them up on the billboard. I want people looking up at them and saying, ""I want to be just like that,"" and then using our products to do it.
Sami: Well, I think you're the best person to approach Chad.
Kate: Yeah, that's probably true. He's always a little cautious when it comes to anything involving Stefano.
Sami: Can you blame him? Habit--sorry.
Kate: That's fine. It's all right. I can pull strings... [Chuckles] With Chad when I need to. Gabi--you're her sister-in-law. Why don't you talk to her?
Sami: Yeah, I will. Keep in mind, though, that she is very loyal to her brother.
Kate: What does Rafe have to do with any of this?
Sami: You remember what Stefano and EJ did to Rafe-- you know, the whole impostor thing?
Kate: Okay, what allegedly he did? Come on. Really? Stefano has nothing to do with this, and I expect that signed contract with Gabi this afternoon.
Sami: I will do the best I can.
Kate: No, you'll do better than that. This campaign is perfect. And if it works... [Sighs]
Sami: What?
Kate: Well, if it works, I hope to start a reconciliation between Chad and Stefano. And regarding Gabi, I mean, I'm worried about Will, aren't you?
Sami: I am on top of what is happening with my family.
Kate: I'm just suggesting if you get to know Gabi a little better, maybe you'll find out what happened between her and Will--why they broke up.
Sami: Find out why he's been so angry lately.
Kate: It's win-win, Sami, for both of us-- personally and professionally.
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Hope: You want me to what?
Madison: To model for Mad World.
Hope: You're kidding, right?
Bo: No, looks to me like she's serious.
Madison: I am serious. I'm 100% serious. When I look at you, Hope, I just think, ""wow.""
Bo: I-I tend to agree with you... on a different kind of level.
Madison: [Laughing] I hope you don't think I'm being too forward.
Hope: I just--the whole thing is just--I'm-- it's just so out of the blue, I don't know what to think.
Madison: Well, you have a great look, and there's an essence about you that is exactly what I want my company to represent to the public.
Hope: I'm truly just--I'm just speechless. I'm blown away. I, um, I don't-- I don't know what to say about this offer. But I'm a cop, and I love being a cop. It's who I am--it's my whole identity outside of being a wife and a mother.
Madison: What if you could do it all? What if you could be a cop, be a wife, be a mother, and be a model? I would be more than happy to work around any schedule you have.
Hope: Schedules--plural.
Madison: Okay, it's doable. You've done it before, right?
Hope: Wow. You've done your research.
Madison: Look, you know the ropes. You know what's required. You'd be a natural.
Bo: She makes a good point.
Madison: My products are developed for real women-- for relatable women-- and I can't think of anyone who fits that mold better than you.
Hope: It's not that I'm not completely intrigued by your offer, 'cause I am. It wouldn't be--it's just I-- it's just not for me... right now.
Madison: Okay. Okay, um, thank you for listening to me, hearing me out. And this is my card, so please call me if you change your mind. And you should know my instincts are never wrong.
Hope: Thank you.
Madison: All right, thank you. See you.
Bo: Bye.
Madison: Bye.
Hope: Bye. Can you believe this?
Bo: Well, the only thing I don't believe is you don't get that kind of offer every day.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door closes]
Stefano: Well, you know, Chad, I certainly can be more than a father for you. I can be-- I can be your friend. I can--I can be your mentor. You know, I mean, something that you've always wanted.
Chad: You, a mentor? [Scoffs] Wow.
Stefano: Uh-huh. Yes. I know. I know that you don't want to have anything to do with anything that I do. I can accept that. But to reject a family--this family, your family-- that I cannot take. You have to realize that maybe because you're so young, you think you'll never have regrets. But the day will come when you will have regrets. You know, I will never give up on you, my son. And I pray that the day comes that you will not hate me for it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: Oh! What are these?
Gabi: Oh, Sami sent those over. They are photos from the photo shoot we had.
Melanie: Yes, I see that.
Gabi: Chad looks good, doesn't he?
Melanie: You don't look so bad yourself, girl!
Gabi: Oh, stop.
Melanie: Um, did you have fun?
Gabi: Yeah, it was amazing! Seriously, I felt like a real model.
Melanie: Yeah, I'll bet.
Gabi: I actually felt sexy, like I didn't have to fake feeling like I was desirable. And I knew at that moment that I was. Is that weird?
Melanie: No! No.
Gabi: I had to force myself to take the makeup off. Even Chad had a good time.
Melanie: Really?
Gabi: At first, he didn't want to--I mean, like, at all. But--
Melanie: Yes, knowing Chad...
Gabi: I mean, it was good for him. It was a good distraction since, you know, the breakup with Abigail.
Melanie: Yeah, sure.
Gabi: What do you think?
Melanie: About?
Gabi: Chad.
Melanie: Why would I-- what would I think about Chad?
Gabi: I mean, you guys are close. So, I mean, he hasn't mentioned anything about how he's feeling?
Melanie: Um, we don't really talk about that kind of stuff.
Gabi: Oh, okay. Can I ask you something? I mean, this is totally random, but, um... would you ever consider hooking up with Chad?
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Chad: Boy, you are not shy about putting someone on the spot, are you?
Stefano: [Chuckles] Well, I was just happy that, uh, you waited to hear me out. Look, uh, would it be out of place for me to invite you to stay for dinner?
Chad: Get that you're being sincere. I mean, you wouldn't be offering to help out with the coffeehouse or saying these things if you didn't mean them. But I meant what I said too. I really want to do this on my own.
Stefano: I understand. And I admire you for it. But...
Chad: But as far as dinner goes, I can't. You know... instead of buying coffee for me, maybe you can buy a cup from me one of these days.
Stefano: I would like that very much. [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door closes]
Hope: I still can't get over this offer from Madison.
Bo: Fancy Face, why are you surprised? Everything she said about you is true. You're the most beautiful woman I have ever met, inside and out.
Hope: All right, all right. I'll pay you later. But seriously, a model?
Bo: Yeah.
Hope: She's asking me to be someone I'm just not anymore.
Bo: Whoa, stop. Say that again.
Hope: Hmm? What?
Bo: Humor me. Say that last part again.
Hope: She's asking me to be someone I'm just not anymore.
Bo: That's it.
Hope: What's it?
Bo: I just figured out how we get to Stefano. Ha!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Madison: Kate DiMera and Countess Wilhelmina are more than just our competitors. They're in our way. The more they push, the harder we push back. We got to stay ahead of them and ahead of the curve always. You know? What else can we do?
Sami: Well, I think we've already done the most important thing. Putting someone on the inside at Countess W was genius-- to borrow one of Kate's favorite words. And I think it's already paying off, big-time.
Madison: You just took the words right out of my mouth, Sami.
Sami: We are hitting Kate where it's gonna hurt the most-- right in her over- inflated ego.
Madison: You're sure she doesn't suspect you?
Sami: Oh, no way. She's too busy patting herself on the back to see what's right in front of her face.
Madison: Good. Okay, that's great. Let's keep it that way.
Sami: Oh, absolutely. You know what worked the best? Was staging those fights and timing them so she would walk right in and see everything. It's a perfect setup.
Madison: She sure took the bait, though, right? Faster than we thought she would.
Sami: I didn't have to play surprised when she actually offered me the job. I was shocked.
Madison: She was betting she was gonna turn you against me, Sami. She thought she could prop you up and get you to spill all of Mad World's secrets, and then she was gonna use those against me.
Sami: Oh, she's running with it. I mean, no doubt. She has definitely made the most of that information. She has revised her entire line 'cause she wants to beat you to the shelves, and all of it's based on the false dates that I have fed her.
Madison: But she still-- her strategy is still to market toward the youth.
Sami: Oh, yeah, she's completely forgotten about any other demographic.
Madison: Good, because that way, when we launch our youth campaign while still marketing to the over-30 crowd, we will attract all the clientele that she has completely ignored.
Sami: It's a brilliant plan.
Madison: I've already started working on the marketing for it. I'm gonna go with real women-- you know, real women, none of this glossy, wannabe, teen- angst crap.
Sami: So, one thing-- I just want to make sure that we're still focused on everything at Titan and making sure we cover our tracks, because I don't know. Kate's probably got spies and bugs and stuff there.
Madison: I'm sure she does. But at this point, she's so sure she's ahead of the game, she's gonna let her guard down. She's gonna relax, and she's gonna be the one left twisting in the wind.
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Melanie: Gabi, why would I want to hook up with Chad?
Gabi: It's just I-- I don't know, I've seen the way you look at him sometimes.
Melanie: No, we are friends. That's all.
Gabi: That's all?
Melanie: Yes.
Gabi: I mean, I just had to ask.
Melanie: Yeah. I'm gonna--
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Kate: [Gasps] There she is-- my newest star.
Gabi: Me?
Kate: Yes. Who else? Did you see these photos? The two of you together... are simply stunning.
Gabi: Thank you.
Kate: So did you speak to Sami?
Gabi: About what?
Kate: Obviously you didn't, or you wouldn't be asking me that question. Is Chad here? He usually works out this time of the day. I want to talk to the two of you...together.
Gabi: What's going on?
Kate: I'd really rather discuss it with the two of you in front of me.
Gabi: I can text him if you want.
Kate: Okay, why don't you do that? Tell him to meet us here.
Melanie: Uh, Gabi, I think I'm gonna just take a little break. I'll be back.
Gabi: Yeah, that's all right.
Melanie: Okay.
Kate: Oh. Love this one.
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Sami: I have to admit to you, I had real reservations about this plan. I did not think it was a good idea for me to be behind the scenes at Countess W.
Madison: Uh, ""dumbest idea ever""--I think you said that.
Sami: Well, I never thought in a million years Kate would actually want to hire me.
Madison: Hey, there you go. That's what desperation will do. Sami... I really need to thank you for everything that you've done for me and for my company. You have done an incredible job for me.
Sami: Thank you. You know, when it gets tough, I just remind myself there is an exit strategy in mind.
Madison: I will take care of you.
Sami: I know you will, thank you.
Madison: Of course.
Sami: Kate is all gung ho about her new plan. She's even planning to sign some new inexperienced models.
Madison: Love it.
Sami: One of the models actually is, um, my sister-in-law.
Madison: Really?
Sami: Yeah, so I do feel sort of bad that the plan is doomed to failure, because of Gabi. You know, she's cute, and she's good. I mean, I'm not regretting it, because of Kate, obviously.
Madison: Listen, your sister-in-law--she'll be okay. But Kate... it won't be pretty.
Sami: Madison, remind me of something.
Madison: What's that?
Sami: To never get on your bad side.
Madison: Or yours.
Sami: To us.
Madison: To us.
Sami: I still can't believe that I convinced Kate to plan a whole campaign based on the idea of fresh, new faces.
Madison: She really, really thought that was an original idea? Oh, God! And she still plans to release a press release about it, right?
Sami: Right at the time that we are going to unroll our campaign featuring fresh, new faces of all ages.
Madison: This is perfect. You know what Kate's going to look like? She's going to look like she's playing a really bad game of catch-up. And you are a genius.
Sami: And you are ruthless, my friend.
Madison: I know. I am.
Sami: I love that side of your personality-- have I mentioned?
Madison: You're one of the few. You are--really.
Sami: So the next issue becomes, what do I do at Countess W now? How can I mess things up more?
Madison: I just--I don't know, Sami. I think I'm going to let you run with it. You've done such a great job for me so far. I think I'll let you do whatever you think is best to do next.
Sami: Well, I love my job. And I was thinking that I could work on being really creative in coming up with new ways to torment Kate. However, I believe that would require a renegotiation of my contract.
Madison: [Laughing] I don't think so. You're already pulling down two paychecks--one for Countess W and one for Mad World.
Sami: It was worth a shot. I was sort of kidding, 'cause the truth is, Madison... [Clears throat] I would do it for free.
Madison: Mm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chad: Are you okay? You want to talk about it?
[Both chuckle]
Chad: Okay. Um... I just got a text from Gabi saying that Kate was at the spa. She's waiting for us. She wanted to talk to us.
Melanie: Yeah, yeah, I know. I just came from there.
Chad: Ah... any idea what it's about?
Melanie: Probably those super-hot pictures you guys took.
Chad: Oh.
Melanie: You don't want to keep them waiting.
Chad: Yeah, sure. Um, because I would much rather stay here with you.
Melanie: I don't think that's a good idea.
Chad: I mean, all those pictures that were taken, I-- you know, I was imagining it was you I was holding in my arms the whole time.
Melanie: [Chuckles awkwardly] You can't say things like that.
Chad: Look, I know how upset you are about Abigail not wanting to be friends anymore. But can't we even be friends?
Melanie: Chad. [Giggles]
Chad: Because I could really use a friend right now. And I just--I just saw my dad, and he's so relentless. You know, he's so determined to be part of my life, and... I don't really know what to do right now. Hey.
Melanie: You're so lucky. You're not the only one having dad problems.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carol: So how was that?
Hope: Perfection.
Bo: Yeah, we appreciate you doing this for us.
Carol: Pleasure was all mine.
Hope: Pay her.
Bo: Oh, sorry. Uh, there you go. Thanks.
Hope: Thank you, Carol.
Bo: We said the hardest part was getting Stefano to talk to us.
Hope: Yep. But not anymore, huh?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chad: Your dad's leaving? When?
Melanie: [Crying] I don't know. He just said as soon as possible... which is more than he said about when he's coming back.
Chad: Oh, my God. I'm--I'm so sorry. I had no idea.
Melanie: Yeah, me neither. I didn't even see it coming.
Chad: You know it's not forever, right?
Melanie: Max left me. My mom left me. Dario left me. I just feel like I always get left behind.
Chad: Come here, come here. Come here. Hey, I'm still here.
Melanie: Yeah.
Chad: And your dad's crazy about you. You know he can't stay away from you for long.
Melanie: [Sobbing] I know, but why does he have to leave at all?
Chad: Melanie, come on.
Melanie: [Sighs]
Chad: Come on, it's okay.
Melanie: Actually, I can't be doing this. I shouldn't be doing this. I don't know what I'm doing. I'm sorry.
Chad: No, it's--
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Kate: Did Chad respond yet?
Gabi: Yeah, he said he's on his way.
Kate: When?
Gabi: I don't know. Maybe he's stuck in traffic.
Kate: Well, I certainly hope he gets here soon.
Gabi: Could you give me a hint about what you want to talk to us about?
Kate: It's about your future, that's all.
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Hope: Hey, Brady.
Bo: Hey. Any sign of Simpson in the bank?
Hope: No. The teller said he has the day off.
Bo: Oh, good. We don't want him to tip off Stefano.
Hope: How long are we going to give him, huh?
Bo: As long as it takes.
Hope: I just hope he hasn't figured out what we're doing.
Bo: Oh, come on. We played this just right.
Hope: Yeah, well, you never know with him. I mean, for all we know, he could have been waiting for us to try something like this all along.
Bo: You're forgetting one thing--actually, two things.
Hope: What's that?
Bo: He doesn't know that we know about the safe deposit box. He also doesn't know that we found the key.
Hope: Unless Simpson told him about out visit last week.
Bo: Will you have a little faith?
Hope: I'll have faith, Brady, when I see him walk through that arch.
[Both sigh]
Bo: Well, start singing, 'cause here he comes. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Madison: So... you parked around back, right?
Sami: Yes, of course. Um, no one knows I'm here. No one knows that I'm working for you, and everyone thinks that I'm completely invested in team Kate.
Madison: Excellent. Listen, Sami, I just-- I really need you to know... I so appreciate everything that you're doing for me and for my company.
Sami: You don't have to thank me.
Madison: No, I do. Yeah, this is not easy stuff that you're trying to pull off. I mean, corporate espionage-- that's not all fun and games. Brady's been really tough on you.
Sami: Well, he thinks I'm a traitor, so I don't blame him.
Madison: I really wish we could have let him in on it. But you know what, Sami? There's no way he would have green-lit this.
Sami: I understand. I totally do. I mean, as much as I would love to not be keeping secrets from my husband, I... I believe it will all be worth it in the end.
Madison: You know what? I think maybe, actually, we can let them in on it at this point. I mean, you know, since we've been so successful.
Sami: Are you sure?
Madison: Yeah, I trust both of them, and neither one of them has any allegiance to Kate.
Sami: Thank you, Madison. I really appreciate that-- almost as much as I appreciate the opportunity to take Kate down. But there is one more thing.
Madison: What's that-- a bonus?
Sami: Yes, a bonus. I've been thinking a lot about it. And what I want more than anything is to see the look on Kate's face when she finds out the truth.
Madison: Done.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabi: You want to talk to us about our future?
Kate: With Countess Wilhelmina.
Gabi: Well, what are you talking about?
Kate: This photo session wasn't to evaluate my product. It was to evaluate you and Chad. And this was magical. I really believe that you two are going to take my company to the next level, as the fresh faces of Countess Wilhelmina.
Gabi: You--you want us to model for you?
Kate: Yes. And I don't intend to take ""no"" for an answer.
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Chad: Melanie, come on.
Melanie: Chad, come on. We can't keep doing this.
Chad: All right, but that's not fair.
Melanie: That's all I'm trying to do, is be fair.
Chad: To who?
Melanie: Abigail.
Chad: Okay, would you just stop thinking about her for two seconds?
Melanie: I can't do that.
Chad: Think about us.
Melanie: I can't do that either.
Chad: Come on, think about how good we could be together. I know you felt it just now... all right? I am right here. I-I need you just as much as you need me.
Melanie: I shouldn't have told you about my Dad, huh?
Chad: What? Why not? I want to be there for you. I mean, can't you see that?
Melanie: Yeah, I know. I want you to be there for me. I want to be there for you too, but--
Chad: But what? I mean, what good reason do you have to walk away from this? And don't say ""Abigail."" I know you feel guilty about this, but you shouldn't. That's the last thing I want you to feel with me.
Melanie: [Sniffles] I can't keep saying ""no""... 'cause it's too hard. So, please, just stop. Just stop.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: I can't believe it worked.
Bo: So far. Oh! Oh, my goodness, Stefano DiMera.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: Who is this?
Carol: Ms. Sherman from Salem First National Bank. I'm sorry to disturb you, Mr. DiMera, but there's a problem with your safe deposit box.
Stefano: Call my lawyer, all right? He takes care of all these things for me.
Carol: Sir, this is your personal box--the one shared with A. Grayson.
Stefano: What's the problem?
Carol: It's not something we can take care of over the phone. I know how much you value discretion where this account is concerned.
Stefano: [Sighs] All right, I'll be there as soon as I can.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bo: My goodness. What are the odds of running into you here?
Stefano: Pretty high, I would assume.
Hope: Really? Why is that?
Stefano: Well, you tell me.
Hope: Actually, you know what? I can't tell a lie--we were just talking about you...
Stefano: [Chuckles]
Hope: And about the safe deposit box you share with my grandmother.
Stefano: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Daniel, there's, uh, something I've been meaning to tell you about Maggie being your mother.
Sonny: What happened when you came out to your parents?
Will: [Chuckles]
Madison: I've been keeping a secret from you, and I think it's probably time I come clean.","At the DiMera mansion, Chad went to see Stefano. Stefano had an offer for Chad. He wanted to help him invest in the coffee house with Sonny. Chad rejected his offer. Kate and Sami were looking at pictures of Gabi and Chad. Kate was convinced that this campaign will blow Madison's company out of the water. Bo and Hope were at the pub talking about the key. Hope agreed with Bo that Stefano is Alice's partner. They talked about how they were going to get Stefano to admit to being Alice's partner. While Bo and Hope were talking about how they were going to get to Stefano, Madison showed up at the pub. She took a picture of Hope on her phone and smiled at it. Madison introduced herself to Bo and Hope. Madison wanted to talk to Hope about being a cop. Stefano tried to convince Chad that it was a good idea to allow him to help him with his business venture. Chad wasn't too fond of the idea of working with Stefano. Stefano tried to appeal to Chad by telling him that he is his son and that will never change. He wants to have a future with his son. Kate and Sami talked about getting Chad and Gabi signed with the company. Sami was convinced that getting closer to Gabi will help her figure out what was going on with Will. Hope was shocked when Madison asked her to model for her. Madison thought she would be perfect for her new campaign. Hope didn't think that was right for her right now. Madison gave her a business card and hoped that she would change her mind. Hope told Bo about Madison's offer. Bo thought it sounded like a once in a lifetime opportunity for her.",summ_screen
"Rex: Sweetheart, why haven't you come to bed?
Mimi: I'm not tired. I don't wanna keep you awake.
Rex: I love when you keep me awake.
Mimi: It's not what I meant.
Rex: I know. Do you wanna talk about it? What's bothering you?
Mimi: I just -- I love you so much I never wanna lose you.
Rex: You won't. Come here.
Jan: Oh, yes, you will. If you keep lying to sexy Rexy, you're gonna lose him faster than I can say... Mimi wimi's a big, fat liar but the best part is if you tell him the truth, you're gonna lose him anyway. It's lose-lose, Measles.
Mimi: No!
Rex: Mimi, what's wrong? What is it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cheers and applause]
Shawn-d: Philip. Philip, you're breaking up. Did you hear what I said? Hello?
Jan: There's no way that Belle will dump her husband just as he's heading off to war. Once he ships out, she'll have to be faithful to him. Then Shawn will be mine.
Shawn-d: Hello? Hello, Philip, are you there? I-I can't understand you. Listen, if you can hear me, Belle does not love you. She loves me, okay? I'm -- I'm sorry if you thought your marriage was something that it wasn't, but it's over. Hello? Can you hear me? Damn it. I just lost the connection.
Shawn-d: Excuse me. Excuse me, sir. Can you please tell me if private Kiriakis has taken off on his plane yet?
Man: I don't know which one private Kiriakis is on, but the last of the transports just cleared the tower. You can't reach him by cell anymore.
Belle: Philip didn't hear you, did he?
Shawn-d: No.
Belle: And now he's gone. I guess it's too late.
Jan: Yes.
Belle: Are you gonna tell me what happened to your face?
Shawn-d: It's fine. The semper fis.
Belle: What?
Shawn-d: It doesn't matter. I don't care if every marine here tries to stop me, Philip has to know the truth so that we can be together. I am gonna tell him. I don't care if I have to fly over there to do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: [Moans] Oh, Doc. I need you, baby. I can't do this alone.
Marlena: Don't say this. You're going to be all right. We're going home.
John: C-c-come home and help me, baby. C-come home and help me.
Marlena: I'm strapping you in. There's no way this raft can support both of us. John, please remember. Remember... that I love you. I love you.
John: Doc! Where are you, Doc? I can't find you. Help me, I need you. I need you, baby.
John: Thank God. You've come back to me. I knew you'd come back to me, Doc.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Okay, so I've got to get back to the penthouse and check on John, firm up my alibi. Now, when the time comes, you know what to do, right?
Eugenia: I will follow your instructions to the letter.
Kate: Perfect, because the horoscope that we planted on the web site that Sami is addicted to is about to come true. ""A man from your past will destroy your happiness..."" 'cause Brandon's back.
Man: What can I get ya?
Kate: Hi, uh, vodka, rocks?
Kate: Brandon's not gonna leave that room tonight. And since Sami's in there with him, she's gonna do what she does best -- self-destruct.
Eugenia: And then horoscope number two will come true. ""Today is your wedding day, but, unfortunately...""
Both: ""You will never walk down that aisle.""
Eugenia: [Giggling]
Kate: Shh.
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Sami: Oh, God, Brandon. My horoscope was right. You really are here. Look, Brandon, I know -- I know your dad is really sick, but you can't stay in Salem. Brandon... Brandon, I am getting married tomorrow, okay? So y-you can't still be here when that happens. Otherwise my wedding day horoscope will come true, and -- and I'll have another wedding day disaster. So, please, please go back to London, or Chicago, or I don't know. Take a vacation to Tahiti, okay? Just -- Brandon, just get the hell away from me, okay? Now!
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Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Our Lives.
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Sami: Brandon, don't just lie there, okay? Can't you just say something? No. No, don't -- don't say anything. Don't -- don't move, okay? 'Cause if you do, then it'll just seem real, and this is not real. I mean -- oh, my God, it can't be real. I'm just -- I'm just so tired that maybe this whole thing is a nightmare. Oh, God, it has to be. No, Brandon, please... if you ever cared about me -- even if you didn't -- I'm asking you, please just get your stuff and -- and -- get out of Salem. I know your dad is sick, but Abe's not dying. You could come back in a couple of days. All right, I realize that that sounded selfish. I'm sorry. It's just that I'm -- I'm marrying Lucas tomorrow, and -- and Lucas, and will and I are finally gonna be a real family... except -- except my horoscope -- except my horoscope said that a man from my past is gonna destroy my happiness, and -- and I'm never gonna walk down the aisle again, and I am not gonna let that happen. No way. No way am I gonna let the stars, or you, or -- or Kate, or freakin' Eugenia Willens screw this up for me. So, Brandon... I'm telling you right now, they are plotting against me -- Kate and Eugenia. Lucas doesn't believe me. But it's true. I know it's true. They'll do anything to mess up my marriage -- anything.
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John: I knew that you'd come back to me, baby. I knew you -- I-I need you. I need you so badly.
Woman: And I need you to lie back down, be still, try to sleep.
John: Help me, baby. Help me. I need you to help me.
Woman: It's gonna be all right, I promise.
John: Aah! Help me, Doc.
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Belle: It's too late, Philip's gone. There's nothing else we can do.
Shawn-d: Yes, there is. We'll figure something else out.
Belle: The plane's in the air. We can't call him.
Shawn-d: There has to be another way. Philip has to know the truth about us before he gets into combat.
Belle: Maybe it's just a sign that we're supposed to wait until he comes home safely.
Shawn-d: They keep extending these tours of duty. Who knows how long he's gonna be over there? We cannot just put our life and our love on hold. We have to tell him the truth -- that we love each other, and that we're gonna be together. I know you don't want to do that in a letter.
Belle: No, absolutely not. That's why I'm here.
Shawn-d: You know what? I have an idea. I'll be right back.
Belle: Wait. Where are you going?
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Jan: Belle, you cannot do this.
Belle: What are you doing here, Jan?
Jan: Philip is your husband. You swore that you would be faithful to him forever. You took vows before God. Betray them, and God will punish you.
Belle: Jan --
Jan: No, if you go through with this, you're gonna destroy Philip's reason to live. And if he dies over there, his blood will be on your hands.
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Rex: Sweetheart, look, it's my fault you're upset.
Mimi: No.
Rex: I shouldn't have put you in a position where you had to choose between your love for me and your friendship with Belle. I know how bad you wanted those two to get back together.
Mimi: It's not that.
Rex: Belle is your best friend, Mimi, and as much as I think Shawn wasn't good enough for her, it was wrong for me to ask you to promise not to help her see him.
Mimi: Maybe, but I did promise, and I broke that promise more than once.
Rex: Because you believed that Belle and Shawn were still in love with each other. And you know what? Apparently, you were right.
Mimi: Okay, you don't understand, Rex. I lied to you.
Rex: Right, and I wish that you hadn't. But I have to take some of the responsibility there. I mean, I put you in an impossible position.
Mimi: But --
Rex: Besides, it's not like you make it a habit of lying to me, Mimi. I mean, this was a one-time thing.
Jan: But it's not just a one-time thing. Do you wanna tell Rex about the abortion, Mimi, or should I?
Rex: Mimi, what's wrong?
Mimi: It's just been a rough night.
Rex: I know, I know. It has, it has. You're right. You're right. And I understand why you felt like it was so important to fight for true love. And I love the fact that that's so important to you. You know what? And usually I would be right behind you 100% of the time. It's just that Philip is my brother. And even though I haven't known him long, family is so important.
Mimi: I know.
Rex: Especially for me, Mimi. I-I mean, I never got the chance to really appreciate what it was like having a family in my life. And now, the only family I have is my mom and Philip. And that's why I had to stand by him.
Mimi: It's not that, it --
Rex: But I should never have let that come between us. Sweetheart, you are the most important person in my life. And you know what? Someday... we are going to have a family of our own. Won't that be amazing?
Mimi: No! No! No, we can't have our own family because I don't deserve to be the mother of your children.
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Sami: Brandon, I can't let my horoscope come true. I don't deserve it. I have been really good lately. Because of Lucas, because he -- because he believes in me. You know, I could really have ruined Mimi Lockhart's life if I had told Rex that she had an abortion, and she never even told him that she was pregnant. I mean, even though I don't particularly like my half-brother, he deserves to know something like that, don't you think? But, no, I didn't tell him. And you wanna know why? Because Lucas told me not to. And so I didn't. I haven't told anybody -- not anybo-- oh, wait a second, I told you. No. See the kind of effect you have on me? I mean, this is exactly what my horoscope was talking about. Brandon, you have to promise me that you are not gonna ever tell anyone what I just told you.
Eugenia: Won't be long now, Sami.
Eugenia: That drug should just about be taking effect. The fat lady's warming up to sing, Sami. And the song is ""wedding bell blues.""
Sami: [Sighs] This is all our little secret, right, Brandon? Speaking of secrets, I'm not the only one who knows Mimi's secret. Jan Spears knows about it, too. And she's been blackmailing her because of it. Of course, I have something even better on Jan. She drugged my cousin Shawn. Yep, that's why he drove his motorcycle through the stained-glass window at St. Luke's during Belle and Philip's wedding. I guess you wouldn't have heard about it in London, would you? But it's true. It really did happen. And it was a nightmare. I mean, the whole church caught on fire, and it almost ruined Belle's wedding. Not that I care about that. She deserved it. She deserved it because -- I'll tell you why. She should never have married Philip 'cause she's still in love with Shawn. I guess I shouldn't have told you that either. That's a secret, too. That's not just a secret, that's a sin. And God's gonna punish her for it big-time.
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Jan: Maybe I was right before. Maybe you do wanna kill Philip.
Belle: Stop saying that. Philip isn't gonna die over there.
Jan: It would sure make your life a lot easier if he does.
Belle: I may be in love with Shawn, but I care about Philip. I don't wanna see him get hurt.
Jan: Not as long as you're the one doing the hurting, though, right?
Belle: Shut up.
Jan: If you tell Philip that you don't love him now -- when he's on his way to war, when he does not have a chance to come back and fight for you, he'll be devastated. He'll be dead before the insurgents fire one single bullet. But you don't care. Just as long as you wind up with Shawn -- my fiancé.
Shawn-d: It's a matter of life and death, sir. Philip Kiriakis's wife has to speak with him. There must be some way that you can communicate with that jet, some way that you can let her talk to her husband.
Man: No.
Belle: You don't care about Philip. You're just trying to guilt me into staying with him because you're desperate to hang onto Shawn. And let me tell you something, Jan, that's never gonna happen. I know honesty doesn't mean anything --
Jan: Look who's talking.
Belle: Look, I have been lying to myself. I can't keep lying to Philip. He deserves to know the truth.
Jan: He deserved to know the truth before you said I do, before you promised to love, honor, and cherish each other as long as you both shall live. Not now, when he's shipping out. How can you do this to him? ""Oh, good luck, honey, in the war. And by the way, before you go, our marriage -- it was a complete joke. I don't love you. I love Shawn. Happy fighting.""
Belle: That's not what I'm doing.
Jan: That's exactly what you're doing. Because you can't wait until Philip comes home to end the marriage.
Belle: It's not that I can't wait, it's --
Jan: It's what? That you don't want to? That selfish Belle has to have everything happen on her schedule, the hell with everybody else? Do you really think that you and Shawn will live happily ever after if your getting together costs Philip his life?
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Jan: If you're not afraid of what this is gonna do to Philip, then why didn't you tell him before he left?
Belle: I tried. But then he got that call from his friend Paul -- the lieutenant who wound up in that car crash after --
Jan: After what? After his wife left him. Is that what you want to happen to Philip? Maybe he'll be so devastated, so distracted, he'll wind up in an accident of his own -- die in combat?
Belle: No! That's not what I want. But I'm not in love with Philip. I'm in love with Shawn.
Jan: But you knew that you were in love with Shawn all along, didn't you? So why did you marry Philip in the first place?
Belle: It was complicated. You know that. Shawn and I had a lot of issues...
Jan: Issues? Like the fact that he was engaged to me?
Belle: And he doesn't really understand how he got engaged to you, Jan. Doesn't remember a lot of things.
Jan: Everyone knows that Shawn had amnesia after his accident, Belle. What's your excuse? No one forced you to promise to love Philip as long as you both shall live. You all blamed that lieutenant's wife for what happened to him. If you break Philip's heart, you'll be responsible for his death. Excuse me.
Belle: God, Philip.
Shawn-d: Belle, I have some bad news.
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Kate: [Sighs] Oh, how is Mr. Black doing?
Woman: He's sleeping, but he's had a pretty rough time.
Kate: Will you still be able to stay through the night?
Woman: And tomorrow, too, if you want. I'm used to long shifts.
Kate: Thank you. That would really be great. You could take a break right now, and I'll check on him. I just have to make a phone call. Hi. Hi, Lucas, it's me. Yeah, well, look. I have some bad news. This flu -- John's flu -- is really getting worse. I haven't been able to leave his side. Yeah, I know. And it looks like he's just not gonna make the wedding. No, of course, I'll be there. I wouldn't miss it. Yeah, I know, I had my doubts, but, um, look, sweetie, um, I-I do have a little confession to make. Yeah, um, well, I hired a private investigator to follow Sami.
Kate: I know. No. No, I know. It -- it was. It was a terrible thing to do to my future daughter-in-law. Yes, and to my grandson. Lucas, Lucas, just -- would you listen to me, please? There's just something that you really do need to hear. Okay. They didn't find anything. Yeah, except the fact that Sami loves you very much, and she just wants you to be happy. Yeah, well, that's exactly what I want for you, too. So if Sami can do that, then I'm behind this wedding 100%.
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Sami: I hope God punishes Kate, too. I can't wait to tell Salem that she is nothing but a cheap hooker. And tell everyone that John is nothing but a junkie. Whoa. I can't wait to see the look on Belle and Brady's face when they find out the truth about that. It's true, you know? He really is hooked on drugs.
Sami: What is wrong with me?
Eugenia: I still hear talking in there. But it can't be much longer until that drug knocks Sami out.
Sami: They say stress can make you tired. And I have really been stressed out lately, but, oh, I'm really tired. Come on, Brandon. You can say something now. So what? What do you think? Brandon? Oh, you've been asleep this whole time? I never had that effect on you before. Brandon, come on. Wake up. I know you get tired with jet lag, but come on. This is serious. There's something wrong with you. Brandon, Brandon, what's wrong with you? What's wrong with me?
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Kate: John. John. I can only imagine how horrible this is for you. But you're gonna get through it. You're gonna beat this, and no one will ever have known that it happened. Lexie has -- has promised to respect the doctor-patient confidentiality, and the nurse has -- has been sworn to secrecy. And everyone in town believes that you have a terrible, terrible flu. John, this is gonna be our little secret. Thank God Sami didn't find out. Wait. What happened to the photo? Did you cut your hands, John?
John: Don't ever leave me again.
Kate: I won't. I won't.
John: Oh, Doc.
Kate: It's Kate, John. It's Kate.
John: Kate?
Kate: Yeah, I'm here. I'm here.
John: Kate. I need something for the pain.
Kate: I can't do that.
John: Kate, please. Just this once. I won't tell anyone. I promise. I just need a little. Otherwise... I'm not gonna make it.
Kate: Yes, you are. Yes, you are. You have to make it. You have to make it. You have to make it for your kids. You have to do it for them.
John: Right. Right, my kids.
Kate: Just block out the pain. Focus on them.
John: I will do anything for my children.
Kate: So will I... anything.
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Rex: Mimi, w-what are you saying?
Mimi: I... lied to you. I don't deserve to be the mother of your kids. I hurt you, and I'll hurt them.
Rex: Sweetheart, come on. You could never hurt anyone. Look, I-I know that you wanna be a better mom than your mom was. She -- she is a great person, but, Mimi, you're nothing like her. You are the most loving person I know. And you -- when we're ready -- are gonna make a wonderful mother. Just imagine it. Imagine it. You and I creating a brand-new life for the first time. Our own baby. Mimi, I-I grew up without a family at all, and I'm not afraid. Cassie and I didn't even know what a mom was. But now that I've had the chance to hang around with Kate, and get to know her, I have learned so much. She -- she would do anything for her children. She -- she would do anything for Philip, Lucas, Billie, Austin, and... and -- and me. And that's what I want my children to have -- someone to hold them and love them, and someone who's willing to lay down their own life to save theirs. And that's you.
Mimi: Maybe it's not.
Rex: Mimi, you are going to be a terrific mother. I mean, you're kind, and you're loving, and you're gonna teach our children to be just like you. They're gonna be perfect. Sweetheart, are -- are you okay? I mean, you look kinda pale. Are you sick?
Mimi: My head hurts. Maybe I should take some aspirin. I hope I'm not coming down with the flu.
Rex: No. You know what? It's probably just tension headaches from all that stuff going on with Philip, Belle, and Shawn. And seriously, I want us to be able to put this behind us.
Mimi: But you were so upset.
Rex: Yeah, and so were you. Should we talk about it? You said you came into the bathroom while I was in the tub and tried to talk to me while I was asleep.
Mimi: Oh, that.
Rex: Yeah, I mean, maybe you should tell me what you said.
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Belle: What's the bad news?
Shawn-d: I talked to the commanding officer. I begged him to let you contact Philip's plane, but he said he couldn't break regulations.
Belle: Then that's it.
Shawn-d: No, no.
Belle: There's nothing else we can do.
Shawn-d: You can e-mail him. I know it sounds crazy. I know it's not what we talked about, but it's the only option left. We agreed that we were gonna tell Philip the truth as soon as possible. This is the only way. Will you do it?
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Kate: We both love our children so much we would do anything to keep them safe and to keep them happy, wouldn't we? We all miss Marlena and Roman... desperately, but they would not want us to wallow in it. They'd want us to be there for each other, and they'd want us to be there for our children.
John: I know. You're right.
Kate: That's why you have to beat this, okay? Because Belle needs you right now. She really needs you. Philip has already left for the war, and we're -- we're praying that he comes home quickly and he comes home safely, but we have to make sure -- we have to make sure that they have a future together. Do you know what he told me before he left? He told me that before too long, they'd be making us grandparents.
John: Oh, that's nice. That's nice. I thought you already were one.
Kate: Oh, thanks a lot. But listen to me, it's so wonderful, it really is. Will is the love of my life, and I'm dreaming of the time that I can meet Billie's daughter. I'm just hoping that she will be reunited with Georgia, and then she'll come home and live happily with -- with -- with a man that she loves. And that Austin and Rex -- that they'll find someone.
John: Rex is -- he's -- he's living with Mimi, right?
Kate: Yes, but they're young, you know? Who knows what's gonna happen?
John: I'm sorry I can't be there for the wedding. I know that you worked really hard on those plans.
Kate: Yeah, I did. I worked really hard. I'd do anything to make sure that Lucas had the future he deserves... [Thinking] A future without Sami.
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Eugenia: Hello? Anybody awake?
Eugenia: Perfect.
Eugenia: I'm gonna make it look like you two had one hell of a night.
Eugenia: Mmm. That's excellent. It's a shame we have to waste this. Mmm. Okay. Now it's time to get you two lovers naked. Mm. Hot damn. Damn, Brandon Walker, you sure are fine. Fine! I can see why Sami could barely resist you. I can barely resist you myself. Mm. Mm. Mm. Ooh, okay. Poor Sami had to have you one last time, even if it is the night before her wedding.
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Rex: So, what were you trying to tell me in the bathroom?
Mimi: I was pregnant. It happened months ago, and I didn't know what to do. You weren't ready for kids yet, and I didn't wanna ruin your life. I thought I was doing the right thing. I've regretted it every second. I had an abortion.
Rex: What was it?
Mimi: I, um, you were so angry about me helping Belle and Shawn get back together. I was just telling you I was sorry, and that I didn't know what I would do if I lost you.
Rex: Meems --
Mimi: I mean it, Rex. Without you, my life would be nothing -- worthless.
Rex: Your life could never be worthless.
Mimi: You don't know. You don't know. That's why I would do anything to keep you with me.
Rex: Sweetheart, I'm not going anywhere -- not now, not ever.
Mimi: I hope not.
Rex: I promise. Even though Philip is my brother, I understand why you helped Belle and Shawn get back together, and why you lied to me about it.
Mimi: You do? Really?
Rex: Yeah, Belle and Shawn are obviously still in love with each other, and sooner or later, with or without your help, Belle was gonna break it off with Philip. And as hard as that's going to be for Philip, it's really better he finds out now than later.
Mimi: Yeah.
Rex: Right?
Mimi: Yeah.
Rex: And as for you lying to me, I mean, seriously, I put you in an impossible position. And after seeing what a wreck you were, I was crazy to ever think you and I could ever have trust issues. I know, Mimi, that you would never lie to me about anything that really mattered.
Jan: Wanna bet?
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Shawn-d: It's the only way. We can't call him. We tried that. So you have to e-mail him.
Belle: That's so harsh.
Shawn-d: I know. I know, but we can't our love on hold. Philip deserves to know that you're not in love with him, but you're in love with me.
Philip: I actually know quite a few guys who've gotten letters, e-mails, voice mails like that, you name it. And it's pretty heartless, actually. I mean, especially if you're still gonna break up with someone who's stateside. At least have the guts to do it in person.
Shawn-d: Belle, the sooner you send it, the better. Do you have your P.D.A. on you?
Jan: [Thinking] There's no way you can do this, Belle. There's no way you can rip Philip's heart out by e-mail -- especially not while he's on his way to war. You don't even have it in you to be that cruel.
Shawn-d: I know this is hard. It's cruel to let it drag on. He deserves to know the truth. And we both know he'll only believe it if it comes from you.
Shawn-d: You do love me, right? You still wanna be with me? You haven't changed your mind about us?
Belle: No.
Shawn-d: Then you have to e-mail him. You have to tell him that the marriage is a mistake and that it's over.
Jan: [Thinking] Do it, and there's gonna be hell to pay -- starting with your best friend Mimi. If I lose the love of my life, Measles loses the love of hers.
Shawn-d: Belle?
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Rex: Hey, what's wrong?
Mimi: I have to get rid of that doll. It makes me nervous.
Rex: The doll?
Mimi: Yeah, I don't want anything from Jan Spears.
Jan: You're good at getting rid of things, Measles. But I warned you, if I lose Shawn to Belle, I would tell sexy Rexy what else you got rid of -- his baby-waby. He may be willing to forgive a lot, but he won't be able to forgive that. So either make sure Belle stays married to Philip, or lose Rex forever.
Mimi: [Thinking] Why did I have that abortion without telling Rex I was pregnant? It was wrong. I have to be honest with him. But how? How do I tell him?
Jan: You don't. Your only hope is to keep your mouth shut, to keep Belle away from Shawn. Otherwise, your relationship will be as dead as your baby.
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John: I-I need you tonight, Doc... more than I've ever needed you before.
Marlena: There was a time last year when I was not sure we were going to make it. The vows we made to each other carried me through. I will always love you. And I promise I will never, ever give up on us.
John: I love you, Doc. I'll always love you.
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Kate: Everything's set?
Eugenia: When Sami wakes up, she won't know what hit her.
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Brady: You will never believe who's having reconstructive surgery in a clinic just outside of town.
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Nancy: How are you feeling?
Chloe: I'll be much better once I see Brady.
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Sami: Since when does Lucas call me Samantha? Oh, God. What have I done?
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Belle: I do love Philip.
Shawn-d: You do not! You need to ask for an annulment.
Belle: I am not gonna ask for an annulment -- not now, not ever!","Mimi imagines that the baby doll turns into Jan and taunts her. Rex takes some of the responsibility for Mimi lying to him. Mimi feels uncomfortable and undeserving as Rex gushes about how great a mother she would make. Mimi decides against repeating her abortion confession to Rex until she can decide how to break the news. Power is restored to the airport. Philip was unable to hear Shawn's confession because his plane took off which messed up the cell phone connection. Shawn tries to convince a commanding officer to let Belle get in contact with Philip on the plane but it doesn't work. Shawn asks Belle to e-mail Philip instead. Jan tries to make Belle feel guilty about dumping Philip. Jan decides that if Belle emails Philip, she'll rat out Mimi to Rex.",summ_screen
"EJ: I'll take a Scotch, double, neat.
Tad: Uh, bartender called in sick. Can I get you an apron? Oh, I'm just kidding. But I have had regulars request you since you filled in on New Year's, so, you know, if this corporate thing doesn't work out...
EJ: I'll keep that in mind.
[Cell phone rings]
EJ: [Sighs] Hello?
Sami: EJ, it's me.
EJ: Are you home?
Sami: No, there's been a major problem with the distributor here in Chicago. I'm gonna have to spend the night.
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Nick: Abigail. [Laughs] Hey.
Abigail: Hi, hey.
Nick: We meet again.
Abigail: Yeah.
Nick: Uh, crazy. How are you? Do--do you have a minute now to grab a-a cup of coffee or something, catch up?
Abigail: Oh, uh, uh, well--
Nick: Wow, you seem really excited about that.
Abigail: No, I--
Nick: No, it was just--it was, like, the same earlier. It almost seems like you can't wait to get away from me.
Abigail: Nick, no, it's not that.
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Rory: Just one hit, JJ, to help you relax.
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Theresa: Oh, no--
Brady: Come on. We both know you don't want to be in the program anymore than I do.
Theresa: But I have to be.
Brady: I'm not gonna tell.
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JJ: I don't need it.
Rory: But you want it, JJ.
JJ: It's not my thing anymore, man.
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Brady: [Sighs] What's the matter? You don't trust me?
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Maxine: I'm sorry, Dr. Jonas isn't in today. He was on the schedule, but he had to cancel his surgeries. Yes, I'll give him the message.
Jennifer: Maxine. I couldn't help overhearing. Is Daniel okay?
Maxine: As far as I know.
Jennifer: Then where is he?
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Nicole: [Gasps] Look. That's gotta be Chyka's hideout. [Yelps] [Gasping] Oh, Daniel. You scared me.
Daniel: Shh, what, should I give you a megaphone so he knows that we're here?
Nicole: I'm sorry, I'm just excited.
Daniel: Yeah, I get that, but we're not gonna do anything to screw this up.
Nicole: No, we're not. Chyka's goin' down.
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Chyka: Charles Jacobs. Yes, a one-way flight. Tonight is perfect. Excellent. Excellent, thank you very much.
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Maxine: I got the impression Dr. Jonas was leaving town. Maybe he went to visit his son.
Jennifer: Is Parker okay?
Maxine: You know as much as I do. Now you--you could call and find out.
Jennifer: I deleted Daniel's contact information from my phone.
Maxine: Like you don't know it by heart. And if you don't, I have his number.
Jennifer: Well, thank you, Maxine, but Daniel's personal life is really not my business anymore.
Maxine: You know, Jennifer, you really can't have it both ways.
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EJ: Samantha, you need to come home.
Sami: It's not my fault that this distributor's trying to jerk us around. I mean, you want me to do my job or not?
EJ: I'll send Cedric.
Sami: No way. This is my division, and I have to do my job, EJ. And believe me, I am not the one who left us at the mercy of these cutthroat bastards. You know, if Kristen had just--
EJ: I'm not discussing my sister with you. That is a conversation that's just gonna get us even deeper into the morass that we are already in.
Sami: Which morass would that be?
EJ: [Sighs] You didn't return any of Gabriella's text messages.
Sami: I did. I know that she and Kate are freaking out about Mr. Greetings.
EJ: Would you please stop calling him that name?
Sami: But you have it under control, don't you?
EJ: If Nick knows what you did--I'm not a miracle worker, darling. He holds all of the cards. Now we just have to wait until he makes his next move.
Sami: [Sighs]
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Nick: When you saw me at the church, you and--and a lot of other people just-- you looked like you'd seen a ghost.
Abigail: Like I said, Nick, I was just--I was surprised. Everybody was surprised.
Nick: Yeah, I just--I wanna make sure that nothing has changed between us, you know, after--after everything that happened with Gabi.
Abigail: What happened with Gabi?
Nick: Oh, you know what happened with Gabi. You heard me tell everybody at St. Luke's that--you know, that I arranged to get her a modeling job in New York, and-- and basically stalked her so that I could be with her and--and Ari. I bet that freaked you out.
Abigail: Yeah, it-- it did.
Nick: But I want you to know now that I'm aware that that was a huge mistake, and I'm--I'm getting help.
Abigail: Good, that-- that's really good, Nick.
Nick: Thanks. Yeah, I mean, it's just... [Sighs] I keep thinking about, if I'd just been straightforward with Gabi from the beginning, things would be so different now. For everyone. So...
Abigail: Well--
Nick: I'm gonna tell it like it is now, just like--like you always do.
Abigail: Well, I'm not so sure that that's a compliment.
Nick: Of course it is. It's a total compliment. You're all about honesty and integrity. My cousin. My role model.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: This isn't a game of five-card stud, EJ. This is my life.
EJ: I'm well aware of that.
Sami: In case you haven't noticed, I'm not very good at sitting around and waiting for other people to make things happen, and neither are you.
EJ: No, I'm not.
Sami: You don't care if it's Nick we're talking about or this distributor who is trying to hold Countess ""W"" hostage.
EJ: Then come home.
Sami: I am trying. You just have to let me work.
EJ: All right, Samantha, you know, I really don't care what-- you do whatever it is that you feel that you have to do, okay? But when you get back home--
Sami: You can add your name to that list, EJ.
EJ: What list?
Sami: I don't need you dictating to me about my life.
EJ: Okay. Thought it was our life.
Sami: Throwing another ultimatum in my face?
EJ: That's not what I was trying to do.
Sami: Maybe I should remind you of the last thing you said to me before I left. You said, ""things have to change one way or the other."" If that's not an ultimatum, what was it?
EJ: It was supposed to be the start of a conversation, and one I do not wish to continue over the telephone. Thank you.
Sami: In other words, it's going to be your way, when you are ready? Good-bye, EJ.
[SCENE_BREAK]
JJ: Put that away, dude!
Rory: Well, I--if you don't want it, I was gonna just--
Bev: Okay, Rory, enough. Just--
Rory: I was just trying to help.
JJ: All right, the only thing that's gonna help is Theresa doing what we need her to do.
[Vehicle approaches]
JJ: All right, my Aunt Kayla just pulled up.
Bev: [Chuckles] Oh, great. She can't stand me.
Rory: Nobody can stand you.
Bev: Hey.
Rory: I mean, from JJ's family. It goes double for me.
JJ: All right, I can't handle another lecture right now about the quality of my friends. So could you guys--
Bev: Yeah.
Rory: We're out of here.
JJ: Okay. I'll text you when she's gone.
Bev: Okay, and we'll text you if we hear anything on the Theresa front.
JJ: Thanks.
[Doorbell rings]
JJ: [Sighs] Aunt Kayla, what's up?
Kayla: Uh--
JJ: My mom's at work.
Kayla: I know. I need to talk to you, actually.
JJ: About what?
Kayla: What are you doing with Theresa?
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Brady: Mm.
Theresa: Mm.
Brady: Are you sure?
Theresa: Yep, I am.
Brady: Are you, afraid you'll--I'm gonna blow your cover as bad girl gone good? That people will think you're a negative influence on me?
Theresa: You know what? Everybody already knows that you're a train wreck, Brady. You don't need my help. Oh, and by the way, if I don't have any, it still counts as drinking alone.
Brady: That's all right. More for me. To train wrecks.
Theresa: Okay.
Brady: There you go. [Sighs] [Snickers] You are thorough. I'm gonna like you.
Theresa: You know what? I can't take any chances, okay? Look, I already OD'd, and I almost lost everything. [Sighs] And just because I'm not AA all the way doesn't mean that the whole thing's an act.
Brady: God, you--you-- you are--you're so full of... something. I-I don't know what it is.
Theresa: You said you wanted to talk about Daniel, so talk.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: No, no, no, no, no. Nicole, no. We don't know what we're gonna find in there.
Nicole: Oh, I do. We're gonna find out the truth.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abigail: Nick, please, uh, don't act like I'm a role model. I've made plenty of mistakes in my life.
Nick: Oh, man, who hasn't? But, I mean, you'd never try to hurt someone, you know? Intentionally. And if you did, you'd own it. You know, you wouldn't try to make excuses or cover it up, anything like that.
Abigail: Well, you said that you wanted to catch up, so, uh, why don't you tell me what's going on with you?
Nick: Good news.
Abigail: Yeah?
Nick: Yeah, I got a--I got a lead on a job.
Abigail: Oh. That's great, Nick. So does that mean that you're-- you're staying in Salem, then?
Nick: Yeah, I am, and I'm hoping that means that we can spend a lot more time with each other, now that I'm back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: Cancel my lunch plans, please. Yeah. Ask Dan to meet me at the corporate gym in 20. Thank you.
Tad: Well, I guess you won't be needing a lunch menu. Big deal to close on the handball court?
EJ: No, actually, I'm working out with my trainer.
Tad: Oh. Well, even a mogul has gotta eat.
EJ: I lost my appetite.
Tad: Okay. Well, work off some steam, and, uh, come back and see us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone rings]
Sami: Hey. How bad's the counter-offer? They took the deal? Oh, my God, I thought we were gonna be going back and forth all night. That is incredible. It's-- no, no, don't tell EJ. I want to tell him myself. Yeah. I'm gonna surprise him in person.
[SCENE_BREAK]
JJ: Well, Aunt Kayla, what are you talking about?
Kayla: Roman told me that he saw you here with Theresa.
JJ: Oh, we were just--
Kayla: No, you don't--you don't need to explain. But, um--and I'm not-- I'm not gonna tell your mom.
JJ: Well, she just came over here to drop off a letter from work.
Kayla: Theresa can't be bothered to open an envelope off her desk. If she came over here with a special delivery, then she wanted something.
JJ: All right, well--well-- well, whatever it was, I mean, she didn't get it. I mean, she understands that I want nothing to do with her.
Kayla: All right. I believe you. But I just feel like there's something maybe you're not telling me.
JJ: No, I, um-- okay. You're right. There is something going on. And you might be the only one who can help me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: I'll tell you a lot about Daniel, but before we get started, you should know that you're probably wasting your time.
Theresa: You know what? You're the one who invited me in here, Brady, to talk about--
Brady: Mm.
Theresa: Oh, was that--was that just a ploy?
Brady: What do you mean, to spend time with you?
Theresa: Oh, why would anyone want to do that, right? You know, Daniel's attracted to me, as much as he might not want to admit at the moment.
Brady: Of course he is. Of course he is. Why wouldn't he be? I mean, he's a guy. You're a--
Theresa: A lady.
Brady: Yeah, you're a lady. You're an attractive lady, actually.
Theresa: Thank you, I think.
Brady: And Daniel's attracted to you. That's already been established. I mean, you two did sleep together on the night you... [Clicks tongue] OD'd, right?
Theresa: Your point is?
Brady: My point is Daniel has it bad for Jennifer. Still. You know, he doesn't want--
Theresa: Me? He doesn't want me?
Brady: He doesn't want anyone. Not right now. Just not now.
Theresa: You know what? I think I know how men think and--or don't think, as the case may be.
Brady: Yeah, I know what you mean. Theresa, you may know how men think, but you don't know Daniel like I do.
Theresa: Oh. So you can read his mind?
Brady: Don't have to. The night that you slept with Daniel, it broke Jennifer's heart. And even though they've given up on being a couple, there is no way in hell he's gonna do that to her again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone vibrates]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Okay, so what do you see?
Daniel: Uh, not a damn thing. I'm not even sure he's in there.
Nicole: There's a car in the driveway. That's gotta be Chyka's. I mean, if we could just get closer, maybe we could--
Daniel: What, get shot? No, that is not gonna happen. Nicole, you better get that through your head. Can't just storm up there. There's gotta be a better way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone rings]
Chyka: Who gave you this number? Oh, yes, this is Charles Jacobs. Inclement weather? I'll just use another airline and connect-- a few hours? All right. I can live with that. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Okay, I know how badly you want to clear Eric's name, but we need to think this thing through, 'cause what we're doing is not only illegal--
Nicole: I told you, I don't care.
Daniel: We could be killed. Look at this setup. Nobody knows where we are. We're in the middle of nowhere. We don't have any training. No backup.
Nicole: What are you saying?
Daniel: I don't know. Maybe it's just not too late to call the police here.
Nicole: You know, I get it. I know exactly what you're saying. You're giving up.
Daniel: Okay, no, I am not giving up, and I am not backing down. That man tried to kill you. Believe me, I want to rip his head off as badly as you do.
Nicole: Yeah, but if we go to the police, and they tip off Stefano, we're done.
Daniel: Okay, if we walk up to that hideout and Chyka's there, you know we're at the point of no return.
Nicole: I realize that, but--
Daniel: No, I'm not sure you do, Nicole, because if this goes badly and we get caught doing what is not only highly risky, but what is illegal--right? You get that, right? Illegal, right?
Nicole: Yes, yes.
Daniel: Because you're the one with a criminal record. You're the one whose life could be turned upside-down. Do you understand that?
Nicole: Yes, Daniel, but--
Daniel: Okay, no, Nicole. No buts. Look, I know you want to save Eric's future. I get that. But you cannot risk your own in the process. There is no way in hell I'm gonna let you do that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: Abigail, hey.
Abigail: Hi.
Tad: What can I get you?
Abigail: Coffee, black and strong.
Tad: Nobody's hungry. What gives?
Abigail: EJ, we need to talk... about, um, some press releases that the hospital board needs to approve immediately. So I'd appreciate it if you would call me back.
Tad: Too bad you weren't here ten minutes ago.
Abigail: Why is that?
Tad: EJ was just here.
Abigail: Uh, where'd he go?
Tad: To the corporate gym to work out. Must be good to be king.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: Maybe I should remind you of the last thing you said to me before I left. You said, ""things have to change one way or the other."" If that's not an ultimatum, what was it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kayla: JJ...
JJ: Yeah?
Kayla: You can always talk to me. I want to help you.
JJ: [Sighs] When you told me about what my dad did to you--and I'm sorry to even bring it up again.
Kayla: You--you don't need to ever apologize about that.
JJ: I-it's just--it's probably one of the worst things you ever went through. It just-- but somehow, you forgave him. Right? You did, right? Everyone says you did.
Kayla: It took a long time. But in the end, yeah.
JJ: Well, how did you do it?
Kayla: Why are you asking me about this now?
JJ: It's just because I'm not so good at forgiving people myself, and--
Kayla: JJ, what's going on with you?
JJ: If I screw it up one more time, do you think Mom could really ever forgive me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: And Daniel's not going to pine after Jennifer for the rest of his life. I mean, she broke his heart how many times? And not to mention the fact that she's so annoying and boring--
Brady: You know, if you're gonna pretend to still be in the program, you can't live in denial.
Theresa: God, Brady, have you ever considered that maybe you don't know Daniel as well as you think you do?
Brady: Oh--[Groans]
Theresa: I'm sorry, I'm--
Brady: Don't-- [mumbles shrilly] these things happen. Don't worry. I got another one like this at home, I bet. Yeah, I got one just like it. No worries.
Theresa: Wow.
Brady: [Grunts]
Theresa: Must be nice to have a disposable income to buy disposable designer accessories.
Brady: I--that was a gift, I think, actually.
Theresa: Oh, oh, oh, even better. God, you have no idea how lucky you are, do you?
Brady: No, I know, I know. I'm--I'm very lucky. I'm lucky. That's a nice purse you got there, though.
Theresa: Oh, come on, please. It's a cheap designer knock-off, okay? Anyone can tell.
Brady: Theresa, who cares?
Theresa: I do.
Brady: It's just stuff. Who cares about it?
Theresa: Oh, well, I'm sure that the person who blew, what, ten grand on that watch would love to hear you say that. You know, the only stuff I ever got from my family, Brady, was lectures, okay?
Brady: Well, here's what I know. You have a roof over your head. You have a job. And the best stuff of all, you have people that care about you.
Theresa: So I should just shut up and be grateful? While rich jerks like you who don't even need the money just keep getting richer? God, you have no idea what it's like.
Brady: Well, I'm sure you're gonna tell me, honey, right?
Theresa: No, you know what? Go to hell, Brady.
Brady: Wait, w--
[Door slams]
Theresa: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kayla: Why are you worried about this now? Did something else happen?
JJ: [Sighs] It's just that Uncle Justin got called away tomorrow, and he can't be at my hearing.
Kayla: Well, that's too bad. It could be postponed, right?
JJ: Well, I-I just want to get this over with. You know, so I'm pretty sure I'll just go ahead tomorrow with another lawyer.
Kayla: Which will be fine.
JJ: I just hope that it won't be a mistake.
Kayla: Well, you've been doing great, right?
JJ: But what if the judge changes his mind?
Kayla: Listen, whatever happens in court, you can't predict the judge's decision. And even if it doesn't go your way, why would you think that your mother would be mad at you? She knows how hard you've been trying and everything that you've done. And you know what else? You are her pride and joy. She loves you so much, and nothing is going to change that. Come here. Oof. It's gonna be over soon.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cashier: Hey. Can I help you?
Theresa: I'm good, thanks. Hi, I'm from University Hospital. I have some supplies to pick up.
Cashier: No problem, Miss...
Both: Deveraux.
Cashier: But for this kind of check, we need to see two forms of ID.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tad: All right.
Brady: Thanks, T.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Uh, no, no, Adrienne, I'm so sorry I missed you. I did get your message. Oh, no, it's not your fault at all. Yeah, I'll talk to JJ, and I'll let you know what he decides, okay? All right, thank you. Bye-bye.
Brady: Jenn? Hey.
Jennifer: Hey.
Brady: Is everything okay?
Jennifer: Uh, no. I just found out that Justin is not going to be at JJ's sentencing hearing tomorrow.
Brady: Oh. Sorry about that. Don't worry, it'll work out.
Jennifer: Yeah, I hope so. I just--
Brady: [Chuckles] Yeah, I--as you can see, I left the program.
Jennifer: What happened?
Brady: Well, I had a bad day, first of all, to cap off a very bad year, as you know. And, look, I had a few too many, and I missed Arianna's christening.
Jennifer: Yeah, I was wondering where you were.
Brady: Of course, Maggie was very unhappy with me.
Jennifer: No, she was very worried about you.
Brady: I'm fine. I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about. Um, and I'm sure everything is going to be fine with JJ too. So don't worry about it.
Jennifer: Thank you.
Brady: You're welcome. [Grunts] It's good to see you.
Jennifer: You too, Brady.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Your life is at risk too, okay? I dragged you into this.
Daniel: No, you didn't.
Nicole: Why am I the only one you're worried about?
Daniel: You're not the only one. I, um--
Nicole: You think I'm helpless? The weaker sex?
Daniel: Please. Please, is it so hard to believe that I care about you?
Nicole: Sometimes.
Daniel: We have been through a hell of a lot together. I will always care about you. Hold on, wait a minute. Wait a minute.
Nicole: What?
Daniel: It's Chyka. He is inside.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Sami.
Sami: Nick.
Nick: How are you doing?
Sami: Great.
Nick: Look, it looks like you're in a hurry...
Sami: I am.
Nick: But if you have a minute--
Sami: Save your breath, Nick. I heard all about what you were shoveling at Gabi and Kate, and I'm just telling you right now, I'm not gonna buy it. Not one word.
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: [Sighs]
[Shower running]
EJ: Shut the door.
[SCENE_BREAK]
JJ: Thanks, Aunt Kayla.
Kayla: Well, you feeling better?
JJ: A little.
Kayla: Hey, listen, I want you to tell me what you decide about that court date, okay? 'Cause I want to be there.
JJ: You don't have to.
Kayla: The whole family wants to come. We want to support you.
JJ: Great.
Kayla: Okay. All right, I guess I should get going. I don't need to remind you to stay away from--
JJ: Away from Theresa, yeah.
Kayla: Theresa, right. You know how much I love her, and I want to believe that she's trying to change, but you, mister, need to keep your nose clean. I'm afraid for you. She means trouble.
JJ: Right. Oh, and let me let you out.
Kayla: Yeah, okay. I'll see you later.
[SCENE_BREAK]
JJ: You have no idea.
Rory: Dude, I thought your aunt would never leave. She's there, dude.
JJ: What? What?
Bev: Theresa's at the store.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: [Scoffs] I cannot believe that I drove here without my driver's license.
Cashier: Um... excuse me a sec.
Theresa: Hey, um, hi. Can you actually help me?
Kurt: Yeah.
Theresa: My boss, she's just such a bitch on wheels, and if I show back up at the office without getting what she sent me for, she's totally gonna fire me on the spot.
Kurt: Mmm.
Theresa: You think maybe you could--
Kurt: Yeah, let me see what you got. Okay, um, Abigail... uh, I'll make an exception this one time.
Theresa: Oh, thank you so much.
Kurt: Let me go put together the order you emailed over.
Theresa: Oh, you know what? Actually, this is actually for an employee morale incentive program, so I'll stop by for the paperclips and thumb tacks at another time.
Kurt: Okay.
Theresa: I just need 20 $100 gift cards.
Kurt: What kind?
Theresa: The debit kind. The kind you can just use anywhere. Could you maybe do that for me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Uh...I don't know. I'm not 100% sure.
Nicole: What? I thought you said it was him.
Daniel: Well, it looks like him. Think he's alone, but he's staying away from the window.
Nicole: Oh--
Daniel: Get down. Get down.
Nicole: What are you doing?
Daniel: Shh. Okay, you--you are gonna stay right here. You're gonna be my lookout. Do not leave from this spot. If you need help, you call me.
Nicole: No, that's not part of the deal.
Daniel: Damn it, Nicole. Listen to me. You take it or you leave it.
Nicole: But how are you gonna-- [Whispers] Oh, Daniel! [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Kate and Gabi both were talking about me to you? Wow, I've never been so popular.
Sami: You remind me of one of my daughter's toys. You squeeze it and it says the same three things over and over again. 'Cause you've changed, right? Determined to turn your life around this time.
Nick: Yeah, from what I hear, you said those same things a few times. I understand that it's hard to believe that I've changed this time and that it's gonna take time for me to prove myself to you.
Sami: I wouldn't hold my breath.
Nick: I would.
Sami: All right, Nick. Why don't we just put our cards on the table here?
Nick: Cards?
Sami: [Chuckles] Oh, you're good. But two can play at this game, and you're not gonna win.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abigail: I'm sorry. I tried to call you. I ran into Nick and he said some stuff that was, uh, hard to take.
EJ: Mm-hmm. What did he say?
Abigail: He said that I was honest... and good... and that I would never do something if I knew that it would hurt someone. I felt like he could see right through me. He...he kept saying all of these wonderful things and all I could do is think about you and me.
EJ: Well, let's go back. Abigail, you're a good person.
Abigail: Would Sami say that if she knew what we did? Or what about your kids? My mom?
EJ: What do you want me to say?
Abigail: I don't know. I don't know. I hate lying to my family, but every single time I tell myself that this is over, I... I feel like I'm lying to myself.
EJ: Abigail... you shouldn't be here.
Abigail: No one saw me. Not a single soul.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: [Laughs] I'm sorry.
Sami: What's so funny?
Nick: Well, I guess to extend your metaphor, uh, I can count cards and I don't really need you to lay yours on the table. Do you know what I mean? Unless you insist. In which case, ladies first.
Sami: You are nothing to me.
Nick: Really?
Sami: You're my son's cousin. That didn't stop you from trying to ruin his life. He was still willing to take a bullet to save yours, and then you were still planning to ship his daughter to a different state.
Nick: Thank you.
Sami: You were gonna take her away from him.
Nick: Thank you for the recap, Sami.
Sami: You think there's something you could say right now that would make me ever trust you?
Nick: [Sighs] I'm getting the sense that you want nothing to do with me.
Sami: Uh-huh. Wow. You really are a genius, aren't you?
Nick: I'm sorry you feel that way, because I am a changed man. And not giving me a chance to make amends? It's gonna be your loss.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: This one's for you, Jenn. You tell Maggie I just said no...and eventually she'll have to accept it. I don't have a problem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: JJ, where are you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: [Sighs] Thanks.
Kurt: What else can I do for you, Abigail?
Theresa: Nothing. Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Branch snaps]
Chyka: Hello? Who's there?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: You're sure Mr. DiMera is in here? Okay. Thank you. Oh, EJ is gonna be so surprised.","EJ and Sami got into an argument over her being away. Daniel and Nicole were outside the cabin where Dr. Chyka was. Nick and Abby met at the town square. He told her how he set up Gabi. He also told her he was getting help. Theresa turned down Brady's offer to drink. Nick kept driving it home to Abby that she was good and honest which made her uncomfortable. The deal Sami made worked out so she was able to go home. Theresa wanted to know about Daniel, but Brady told her that he was with Jennifer and only wants to be with Jennifer.",summ_screen
"Carly: [Grunts] Where am I?
Gus: Six feet under. Bring back memories?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Why do you want to ask me about Vivian?
Hope: Because I'm worried she's up to something.
Victor: Vivian's always up to something. She craves attention.
Hope: So the Kiriakis take is Vivian is flighty, perhaps even unbalanced, but no real threat.
Victor: Boy, you're right back into that cop thing, aren't you?
Hope: I'm not so sure Carly and Kate would agree Vivian is no real threat.
Victor: Yeah, well, I'm not gonna lose any sleep over either one of them.
Hope: As a matter of fact, you kind of goad her on, don't you? Making Kate share Philip with her is, well... it's your idea of fun, right?
Victor: Kate has literally made her bed.
Hope: What if Vivian actually hurts someone you love? Say Philip.
Victor: She wouldn't. She loves Philip.
Hope: I'm not saying she'd hurt him directly. But what if something happened to, say, Melanie? He'd be devastated, wouldn't he?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door opens]
Nathan: Hey, I'm glad I caught you.
Maggie: Hmm.
Nathan: I thought you'd be dressed by now.
Maggie: I'm not going.
Nathan: What?
Maggie: What are you doing here?
Nathan: Just brought the information by about where I'll be. You have my cell. What do you mean you're not going? Why?
Maggie: Well, I want this to be a perfect day for Melanie. And I--I don't want to bring everyone else down.
Nathan: You know she wants you there more than anybody else in the world.
Maggie: Well, I can't! Okay?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: Oh, don't cry, dear. We'll have to do your makeup all over again.
Melanie: This is all my fault.
Arianna: What can we do?
Vivian: Oh, no, don't be silly.
Melanie: Look what I was asking Maggie to do. Come to my wedding on her anniversary with Mickey. She said she was sick.
Vivian: Now...she'll stay home and have a cup of tea. Now about your hair--
Melanie: I need to be alone for a minute.
Vivian: But, darling, we don't have time for that.
Arianna: Yeah, we do have time for that. Let's go, come on. Be right outside, honey.
Vivian: Very forceful woman.
Stephanie: Hey, let me know if you need anything, okay?
Melanie: Yeah, she loved Mickey so much. They had a great marriage.
Stephanie: I know.
Melanie: That's all that I want. Yes. A great marriage. Nathan...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gus: Do you have a vague feeling of déja vu?
Carly: Oh, my God. I've been buried alive. No. Nooo!
Gus: This isn't literally a coffin, but you are six feet underground. And you can't get out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: [Whispering] Wake up.
Daniel: Hey. Man, you smell good.
Chloe: Hmm, thank you.
Daniel: You got like some cinnamon body oil on you? What is this?
Chloe: No. I made you these. When you were sleeping, I just decided to pop some buns in the oven.
Daniel: No, you didn't. You don't bake. I didn't think you knew where that oven was.
Chloe: Ha. You know, there's a lot of things about me that you don't know. And there's a lot of things that I've never done that I'm gonna start doing.
Daniel: Thank God.
[Both laugh]
Daniel: Well, like what? What, exactly?
Chloe: Well, for starters, I'm gonna give up caffeine and alcohol.
Daniel: Yeah, right. Mmm, god, but don't stop making these. These are delicious.
Chloe: Okay. And speaking of buns in the oven...
Daniel: We are?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: Stephanie.
Stephanie: Yes?
Melanie: Hey, um...
Stephanie: What's up?
Melanie: Can I ask you a favor?
Stephanie: Yeah, what is it?
Melanie: Will you give this to Nathan for me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: You know, brides tend to be a bit emotional. It's not a good idea to coddle them.
Arianna: Hmm. Yeah, I'm gonna go see how the groom is doing. Get a little air.
Vivian: Oh, is she ready yet?
Stephanie: Not quite. I have to run an errand for her.
Arianna: Oh, I'll go with you.
Stephanie: Great.
Arianna: Okay.
Vivian: Uh...don't worry about a thing. I have everything under control. [Forced chuckle] Oh.
[Cell phone ringing]
Vivian: The fun begins.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Where am I?
Gus: [Chuckles] This is called the cannery building on First Street. They don't build them like this anymore. Walls six feet thick. Totally soundproof.
Carly: Why did you bring me here?
Gus: I'll let someone else explain that. An old friend of yours.
Vivian: Hello, Carly. Welcome to my hideaway.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: Yeah, how do you feel about--what's November? It's Scorpio, right? How do you feel about Scorpios?
Daniel: Chloe.
Chloe: Ah, they're a little intense, but with you as a daddy, I think it'll be okay.
Daniel: Me as a--as a daddy?
Chloe: Yes, and I know that you're a scientist, so here's the proof. Here...and here...
Daniel: Positive.
Chloe: And here.
Daniel: Positive.
Chloe: And here.
Daniel: Okay.
Chloe: We are gonna have a baby.
Daniel: [Laughing] I know we are. Mmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: What's Melanie got to do with this?
Hope: I think you know exactly what Melanie might have to do with this.
Victor: Ah, I see. You've been talking to Kate. You bought into her conspiracy theory. And for some bizarre reason, Vivian is out to hurt Melanie. Of course, all of Vivian's reasons are bizarre.
Hope: We both know what Vivian's done in the past.
Victor: Listen to me very carefully, Hope. Vivian lives under my roof. Whatever goes on under my roof is under my control. Vivian is not going to hurt Melanie. Trust me. Just not gonna happen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Ohh, I cannot believe I am going back to that house. I thought I had said good-bye to all that Greek mush on a cracker that Victor thinks is a canapé.
Stefano: Ah.
Lucas: Oh, glad I caught you. Don't you look nice, Stefano? You going somewhere?
Kate: What are you-- we are going to a wedding. What are you doing here? You're the best man.
Lucas: That's right, and I'm here in that official capacity to tell you that I'm gonna make sure this wedding goes off without a hitch. Or else.
Stefano: Or else what, Lucas? I don't think you have anything to back that threat up.
Lucas: You know, if something does go wrong, you won't be the one who pays. You will.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: I'm just gonna call Stephanie then.
Maggie: No, I've already-- Melanie knows I'm not coming.
Nathan: No, I need to call her and let her know we're not going on our trip.
Maggie: What?
Nathan: You don't really think I'm gonna leave you here like this, do you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: I hope Gus made you feel at home. I can't see you, but I can hear you.
Carly: What are you doing now, Vivian?
Vivian: Savoring a moment I've been waiting for, after what I heard what you did to Lawrence.
Carly: So you didn't have the guts to kill me yourself? You sent in the hired help?
Vivian: Who said anything about killing you?
Carly: You're an eye-for-an-eye kind of gal, Vivian. We both know that.
Vivian: Oh, that's true, but you didn't kill me. You killed someone I loved.
Carly: No.
Vivian: Do you know who's in there, getting ready for her walk down the aisle?
Carly: No!
Vivian: Yes. Your little baby girl. Getting ready for the happiest day of her life. And the last day of her life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Mmm.
Chloe: Mmm.
Daniel: [Whispers] Wait a second. So you are really pregnant, like--like you-- we're really having, like, a baby baby?
Chloe: Yes, yes, yes. I couldn't believe it, either. First, I wasn't gonna tell you because I know that early on in a pregnancy, things could, uh-- you know what? I'm not even gonna think that.
Daniel: Don't do it. Don't.
Chloe: Ohh. So you're happy?
Daniel: I am over-the-moon happy.
Chloe: Oh, good, because I didn't think that you wanted to talk about it, and I thought that maybe you changed your mind about having kids.
Daniel: No, no, I didn't want you to think I'd be disappointed if we didn't have a kid. No, I am... look, I am happier than I ever imagined I would be. All right? This little thing right here, this--this--this here is a little bonus round right here.
Chloe: Hmm. Well, he or she is gonna be very lucky to have you as a dad.
Daniel: Yeah? And you as a mom.
Chloe: Maybe.
Daniel: Mmm. Should we call your folks, I mean...
Chloe: Uh, no. You know what? I want to keep it a secret at first.
Daniel: Yeah? All right, we'll keep it a secret.
Chloe: Okay.
Daniel: It'll be a really, really great secret.
Chloe: Mmm. I don't think I've ever been so happy.
Daniel: Me either.
Chloe: Mmm.
Daniel: Mmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maggie: Oh, come on, don't do this. You can't cancel your trip with Stephanie because of me.
Nathan: You want to bet?
Maggie: You have to go. I mean, I couldn't stand it if I ruined this for you.
Nathan: I know.
Maggie: That's blackmail.
Nathan: Kind of. Tough day, isn't it? Your anniversary. Must be hard having to go to a wedding without him. You two were a couple for a long time.
Maggie: [Sobbing] I just... I wouldn't be any good to Melanie...today, I... I just can't shake this, Nathan. I just don't feel...
Nathan: Do you think that Melanie doesn't already know you're sad? Do you think she wants you to fake or pretend how you feel? No. I mean, she along with a hell of a lot of other people just want you there. Hey, you on your worst day have done more good for Melanie than anyone she's ever know, ever. I mean, you've gotten more people through more crap than anyone I've ever known.
Maggie: [Laughs] Well, maybe when I had Mickey.
Nathan: You still do. All you gotta to do is show up. And he'll handle the rest. Right? He'll be with you, by your side, the entire night through.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: Hey, Maxine. Something wrong?
Maxine: I don't like it when I don't know where my patients are. That orderly from radiology took her without telling me. What are you doing here? And I love those shoes.
Stephanie: [Laughs] Thank you. Um, I have something for Nathan, but I don't see him around.
Maxine: Oh...well, he's on break right now. Should be back in a minute. Want me to give it to him?
Stephanie: No, no. I'll--I'll wait.
Maxine: Okay. Well, I'm off to tear a certain orderly from radiology a new one.
Stephanie: [Chuckling] [Whispers] Thank you. So, Melanie, what was so damn important?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: So you swear Vivian isn't going to do anything? And you're handling this by what? Remote control?
Victor: You know, it's very short-sighted to think the general has to be in the foxhole.
Hope: Well, you're not exactly at command central. You're at the Brady pub, drinking vodka.
Victor: Hope, believe me, everything is in hand.
Hope: Aren't you worried about whatever it is Vivian doesn't want any of us to know about?
Victor: I saw it. Very beautiful, very delicate. Melanie's gonna love it. Do you think Vivian has read Medea? Medea gave Glauce a poisoned golden cloak that melted her skin when she put it on.
Hope: I don't think this is funny, Victor.
Victor: This...is a non-starter. Melanie's gonna be fine. Bet on it.
[Door closes]
Hope: Oh, Victor... you forgot your bag.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: Do you feel any better?
Melanie: Yeah, I guess so.
Vivian: Well, you look gorgeous. And now...for the piece de la resistance...
Carly: No!
Vivian: Perfection.
Carly: That's it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: Now I get it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucas: All right, mission accomplished. Mom won't be pulling any stunts tonight.
Philip: Thank you.
Lucas: Yeah.
Philip: Thank you.
Lucas: You don't got a thing to worry about.
Philip: [Laughing]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie's voice: Dear Nathan, I'm sorry, but I can't get you out of my mind. I just need to know once and for all if you still have feelings for me, because if there's any chance for us... I can't marry Philip. If I don't hear back from you, that'll be my answer. But I need to know, Nathan. A part of me will always love you. Melanie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You're not gonna get away with this. I was on to her. I left messages all over town.
Gus: And no one's done a thing. She's going down. The baby girl's going down, and there's nothing you can do about it...Madam. Uhh!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: It's showtime, darling.
Melanie: I don't really feel very good.
Vivian: So soon? I-I mean...you don't?
Melanie: Mm-mmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Son, in many ways, marriage is like a leaky canoe.
Philip: For one day, just one day, could you act like a normal father?
Victor: Yeah, the two of you can paddle like hell. And you still sink.
Philip: What happened to the, ""I just want this to be a wonderful day for you, son; nothing's gonna ruin it for you""?
Victor: What happened to your sense of humor?
[Cell phone ringing]
Philip: [Sighs] I've got to get this. Yeah? What the hell?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: What you need to do is focus. There's a very handsome young man downstairs who's waiting for the woman of his dreams. So I think you should just pull yourself together and go get married. Hmm?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: You're sure about that? Okay. Thank you. Well, Bo, your father's at it again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Uhh! [Screaming]
Gus: [Choking]
Carly: [Coughs and gasps] [Whispers] Okay. All right, think, Manning, think. Think this through. [Breathing hard]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: I'm feeling a little better.
Vivian: Oh, good. Just a case of pre-wedding jitters.
Melanie: Um, Vivian, could you go downstairs and make sure everything is...on schedule?
Vivian: Oh, I don't know. Do you think I should leave you alone?
Melanie: Yes, I will be fine.
Vivian: All right. Maybe I'll go down and have a nice glass of Victor's exquisite champagne. Now that your hair is done, there's no need for me to be here anymore. Memorable, memorable day. Mwah.
Melanie: Ugh. Might be a tad more memorable than you think. Um... dearly beloved, there's not gonna be a wedding today. Sorry, Philip. You don't mind, do you? It's just Nathan and I have some, uh, some unfinished business. Or do we? Ah, you should have gotten that letter by now. [Sighs]
[Knock on door]
Melanie: Nathan.
Arianna: Hey!
Brady: Hello.
Arianna: Did I just see Vivian again?
Brady: Nice dress. Is there a special occasion today--what's going on?
Melanie: You're so funny.
Arianna: Honey... are you okay?
Melanie: I don't really know what's going on...right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: [Sobbing] No! No, she's dead!
Vivian: Philip's young. He'll get over it. But Carly never will.
[Cell phone ringing]
Vivian: ""Trouble with Carly. Come quick."" Damn! You want something done right, you've got to do it yourself. [Sharp sigh]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: [Whispering] Okay. Bo, I need you. Cannery on First Street. Basement. Need...backup. Vivian...is...coming.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Now what?
Philip: That was the justice of the peace's office. He has the flu.
Victor: You know, the other day, I was feeling kind of achy.
Philip: I don't care. If there's no justice of the peace, there's no wedding!
Kate: No wedding?
Philip: She's here, isn't she?
Victor: Yes, and she's brought the new husband. What a cute couple.
Philip: You just had to bring him, didn't you? You just have to push the envelope.
Stefano: You should be overjoyed to see me. I can help you, you see? Look who's here to save the day.
Victor: For once he's right, son. You got nothing to worry about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: Hey. You're early.
Stephanie: Actually, I...
Nathan: You look...great. Has the wedding already happened yet, or... you know, actually, don't say anything about the wedding. Or Melanie or anything that doesn't have to do with our trip.
Stephanie: But...
Nathan: But...nothing, all right? You know, I have zero tolerance for ex- girlfriends right now.
Stephanie: Okay.
Nathan: Okay. Good. Wait, why are you here? Is everything all right?
Stephanie: Yeah, I, uh, I left some paperwork I need to process, so I ran down here. But now I'm running late, so--
Nathan: Oh, sorry.
Stephanie: No, no, it's great, great. Um, I'm gonna go get that wedding started. Um...I'm sorry. That thing I have to do. And then we are off to the best vacation ever.
Nathan: Hmm. Yeah. Right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justin: I don't think we have to worry. When I got here, I saw Vivian drive away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: It's time for an ally-oop! And slam dunk!
Maggie: [Giggles]
Mia: That locket is so pretty.
Maggie: Oh. You know what? I wasn't sure I was gonna wear it; it's a little old-fashioned.
Mia: No, it's not. I love it.
Maggie: I love it too. What, Will?
Will: Oh, just thinking about, um...Uncle Mickey. You know? How he used to look at you, and then he'd say, ""Ahem, so, Red, who gave you that gorgeous locket?""
Maggie: Hmm. And I would say, ""You did Mickey, and you know it.""
Will: Yes, and then he would say...""Damn...I have good taste.""
[Both laugh]
Maggie: Did I ever tell you about the time we were at a wedding... oh...oh, my. Might have been one of your mother's. I'm sorry. Anyway, Mickey decided it wasn't lively enough, so he went out into the kitchen and he started banging on pots and pans. He was like a one-man marching band. [Laughter] He was just crazy.
Lucas: Look at her. She seems good, doesn't she?
Justin: Yeah, she does.
Lucas: You know what? I think I'll call Nathan. He was worried about her. Let her know she's okay.
Justin: I wonder if she knows how many people are worried about her?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: Uh, maybe--maybe I should go downstairs and see if Lexie is here.
Melanie: No, no, no. I don't want Philip to think anything's wrong.
Brady: Melanie, what if something is wrong?
Melanie: Nothing is wrong. I'm just being stupid and getting worked up over nothing.
Arianna: Well, it can't have helped to have that crazy woman hanging out here all day long. Can't she play with friends her own age?
Brady: Crazy? Who we talking about here?
Melanie: She's talking about Vivian. She's in here trying to help with the wedding. She can be, uh, a little pushy.
Arianna: A little? How'd you get her to go?
Melanie: I don't know. Once she got this comb in my hair, it was pretty easy to get her to leave.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: This better be important, or somebody doesn't get wedding cake. Gus?
Carly: Actually, he's a little ""tied up"" at the moment.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Philip: We're really in a bind here, Abe.
Lexie: Philip, of course Abe will marry you.
Abe: Sure, that's no problem. You know, I told Myron to get a flu shot.
Lexie: Honey.
Kate: That went well. May I say how handsome you look?
Philip: I'd better go see if Lucas has the ring.
Victor: I don't know what has happened to that son of ours. I mean, didn't even say thank you for coming, Stefano?
Stefano: Oh, well, I'm sure he's got other things on his mind.
Victor: Why don't I see if I can track down Vivian? We can get some champagne, have a nice little chin-wag.
Stefano: Mm-hmm.
Kate: Hmm. He's going to search for Vivian.
Stefano: Well...good luck with that.
Kate: At least there's one thing I can enjoy about this wedding. [Chuckles]
Stefano: Yes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: Good, good, good. Uh, thanks for letting me know, Lucas. And she looks --she looks good, right, she seems fine? All right, thanks. No, no, no, no. I'm not gonna-- I'm--I'm on duty and I have to take off after. Ah, she's-- she's cool. Um, Melanie completely understands.
Daniel: Really? You find it necessary to see me to my floor?
Chloe: Yeah, I just don't want the father of my baby to get lost.
Daniel: Are you ever gonna call me Daniel again, ever?
Chloe: Mm, I don't know. I kind of like the sound of ""father of my child.""
Daniel: Shh. I thought you didn't want anyone to know yet.
Chloe: Uhh, I'm a pregnant woman. I'm full of contradictions.
Daniel: Yeah. [Laughs]
Chloe: I really wish you didn't have to work. And I really wish I didn't have to go to this wedding.
Daniel: Yeah, but I do and you do. But tonight, know what we could do? We could light a fire, engage in all sorts of contradictions. And start picking out baby names.
Chloe: Oh, really? You know what? They're already picked out.
Daniel: Really? Really? Well, you want to tell me what my kid's name is gonna be?
Chloe: Mm, I think I'm gonna tell you in about 8 1/2 months.
Daniel: You are such a tease.
Chloe: [Chuckles] Okay, bye.
Daniel: A hot tease. Uh-huh. Looks like you threw in the towel.
Nathan: What?
Daniel: Well, as far as I know Layton-Kiriakis wedding is still going on as planned.
Nathan: Why shouldn't it?
Daniel: You.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Arianna: Hey, you upset? You're not telling me something?
Melanie: I'm just--I haven't eaten today. I think maybe I'm just a little hungry.
Arianna: Okay. What can I get you?
Melanie: Um...
[Knock on door]
Stephanie: Hey, I'm back.
Melanie: Hey, you know what? I think that's it. So if you and Brady could maybe get, like, some crackers. Or, like, fruit?
Arianna: We are on it.
Brady: Okay. Take it easy too. It's just a wedding.
Arianna: Just a wedding? He's such a guy.
Melanie: You're funny, Brady. [Giggling] It's just... it's just a wedding. Did you give Nathan the note?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: Ally-oop!
Justin: Hey, Allie, Ciara is upstairs playing with her nanny. Would you like to go upstairs and play until the wedding starts?
Will: All right, Mia and I will take you up.
Mia: Okay, watch out for her dress.
Lucas: Yeah, please. Should we go back in there? Don't want to leave Maggie alone with that crowd.
Justin: Yeah. We come from complicated families, don't we?
Lucas: Yeah, we do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lexie: We miss you at the hospital.
Maggie: Oh, I'll be coming back soon.
Lexie: Yeah?
Maggie: Yeah.
Lexie: Okay.
Maggie: Oh, my goodness. Don't you both look fabulous.
Lexie: Yeah.
Lucas: Whoo. Thank you.
Justin: So do you.
Lucas: Justin's gonna fill in for Bo.
Both: Oh.
Justin: So, uh, Lexie, um, how's it going?
Lexie: Well, my father's on his best behavior. And that always scares the hell out of me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: Victor's not back yet.
Kate: I guess he couldn't find Vivian.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: She wasn't with Melanie?
Philip: Not out there.
Victor: Vivian, where the hell did you go?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: What do you think you're doing?
Carly: I could ask you the same thing. It was your henchman who dragged me down here.
Vivian: [Laughing] I-- I don't even know what you're talking about.
Carly: Really? 'Cause you were in a rush to join us when he texted you. Or, you know, you thought he did.
Vivian: What?
Carly: I suggest you be careful how you talk to me. Because killing Lawrence was horrible, but you... oh, I think that could be lots of fun.
Vivian: I'm not scared of you--never was, never will be.
Carly: I don't care how you feel. It's over. Bo is on his way. It's done.
Vivian: You think that you've saved Melanie because I'm here?
Carly: She's gonna live happily ever after.
Vivian: I don't think so, because she's gonna die in about a half an hour.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lexie: Hey, hey. Ah, ah! Give it to me.
Stefano: Ohh, you really do care, huh?
Lexie: I don't think Philip or Melanie need you going into a diabetic coma at their wedding.
Stefano: You know something? It's a lucky thing you and Abraham showed up. There might not have been a wedding.
Lexie: I need a drink.
Stefano: No, come back. Listen, sweetheart, listen to me. After the ceremony, all right, you and Abraham, we pick up Theo and we have a nice supper.
Lexie: Father. Father!
Stefano: What?
Lexie: Our being here doesn't change the fact that you knew, and you didn't tell EJ that Sydney was his daughter. [Smacks his stomach] Lose some weight.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucas: It's gonna be crazy.
Victor: [Clears throat] Hope isn't here.
Justin: I know. She's back on duty.
Victor: Ah. Well, then, Salem is a safer place than it was yesterday.
Justin: Yeah. You know, she was, um... kind of worried about Vivian.
Victor: Yeah, she told me.
Justin: She did?
Victor: I'll tell you the same thing I told her. We have nothing to worry about from Vivian.
Justin: I guess not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: She left the wedding, that's where--is Bo back from the stakeout?
Officer: Oh, sorry, not yet.
Hope: I've got to get in touch with him.
Officer: Well, you won't be able to, 'cause he left his cell phone here.
Hope: A text from Carly.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: I did not throw in the towel, thank you. I'm letting Melanie live her own life.
Daniel: Ah, whatever. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Nathan: You know, actually, after the wedding, Stephanie and I are going on a great vacation. I'd like to think that's the definition of moving on, you know?
Daniel: Mm-hmm.
Nathan: I'm fine, my friend. More than fine.
Daniel: Yeah, keep telling yourself that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Philip: We're ready to go. Where the hell is Vivian?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I'm not letting you out of this basement. So you're not gonna lay a hand on my daughter.
Vivian: You're always so literal, Carly. You think in such a pedestrian way. Lawrence must have gone mad talking to you.
Carly: Oh, 'cause he was such a deep thinker and all.
Vivian: No, no. Don't talk about him in that tone of voice, because you killed a man who was much better than you are.
Carly: No, Vivian, it was him or my daughter.
Vivian: [Sighs] Do you know what you took away from me when you stabbed him? He was a prince.
Carly: He was a monster! I saw what that illness did to him. It took away every speck of humanity. And then he turned his sick, sick anger on a defenseless little baby, and she has suffered mightily because of what he did.
Vivian: What you made him do.
Carly: No. Suffering is all done, okay? She is gonna live a full and happy life, even if I have to kill again. They say it gets much easier.
Vivian: Ah, spoken like a true doctor. Well, do what you will. I accomplished what I set out to do, and nothing can stop it now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: I don't know how to tell you this, um... Nathan wouldn't read the letter. Once he saw that it was from you, he refused to. Are you all right?
Melanie: I'm ready to get married. Um... let's do this. I'll see you downstairs.
Stephanie: Okay.
Melanie: [Sighs] [Grunts]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: Actually, I--I have something I should tell you.
Brady: Melanie, are you okay in there?
Carly: I'll kill you. I'll kill you! I'll kill you!","Chloe gives Daniel the news about her pregnancy, and both are thrilled. Everyone gathers at the Kiriakis mansion for Philip and Melanie's wedding. Lucas puts Stefano and Kate on notice. Lexie lays into Stefano for what he did to EJ. Philip panics when the justice of the peace cancels, but Stefano has Abe come over to marry the two. Meanwhile, Hope pumps Victor for information about Vivian and Melanie, but all Victor will do is assure her that Vivian won't harm Melanie. Vivian has arranged for Carly to watch over a laptop as she fastens the comb in Melanie's hair. Carly, who doesn't understand the significance of the comb, decides to get Vivian to the warehouse to keep Melanie safe. She knocks Gus out, and sends Vivian a text from his phone. Once Vivian arrives, Carly threatens to kill her. Vivian tells Carly to do whatever she wants, as her mission is accomplished. Victor searches for Vivian. Stefano and Kate, thinking Stefano's man has done his job and eliminated her, are delighted. Melanie has Stephanie deliver a letter to Nathan from her. Stephanie opens it and reads it to find out that Melanie wants to know that there is no chance of her and Nathan getting back together before she maries Philip. When Nathan tells Stephanie that he doesn't want to talk about Melanie, Stephanie decides not to tell him about the letter. When she later tells Melanie that Nathan didn't want to read the letter, she decides to go through with the wedding. Before Melanie can go downstairs, she passes out on the bed. Daniel isn't convinced that Nathan is over Melanie. Nathan talks Maggie into attending Melanie's wedding, and later, she and Will shares stories about Mickey with Mia.",summ_screen
"Max: I'd love to, Mimi, but I can't tonight. I'm totally buried, and if I don't get back to work, I... I know it's late. I have three oil changes, a brake job, and a bad trannie all stacked up, and I don't think I'm gonna have enough time as is. Well, I'm sorry, too, baby. I just -- I'll talk to you later, okay? Yeah, I'll try not to. Okay. Okay, bye. What the hell? I didn't leave the lights on. My God, Abby.
Abby: It's about time you showed up.
Max: What are you doing here -- under there? I thought you quit.
Abby: Well, I had left some books in the office, and I noticed that you were all backed up, so I thought I would help.
Max: Huh.
Abby: I did three oil changes, I bled the brakes, but the trannie's all yours. I didn't want to mess with that.
Max: You did all this for me. Why?
Abby: Well, I felt bad about bailing out on you, and since Shawn was cutting out, I just thought that you needed help.
Max: I, uh, could have --
Abby: Look, face it, Max. You need me more than either one of us realized.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billie: Chelsea? Chelsea? Are you home? Chelsea? She's still not home.
Nick: Where could she be? We searched everywhere. She won't answer her phone. It's like she just disappeared. Do you think that she might have done something?
Billie: Hey, knock it off. Listen, she just needed some time to herself. She's hurt, and she's upset.
Nick: All because of me and my lies. I shattered her whole world -- all her hopes, all her dreams, everything.
Billie: Okay, you're being a little melodramatic.
Nick: You didn't see her face when I told her the truth -- that I, Nick Fallon the loser, was actually Dr. Shane Patton. Billie, she didn't just look disappointed. She looked betrayed by somebody she thought was her friend. That's what kills me most about this whole thing is -- more than the fact that I might have lost any chance of being with her, I lost a friend.
Billie: Don't be so sure.
Nick: No, I'm sure. And just when I thought she was starting to like the real me, you know, I blew everything. Chelsea hates me, Billie, and I don't blame her.
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Chelsea: How could you think that I did favors for Patrick?
Bo: It's all right here in this transcript.
Chelsea: What is this?
Bo: It's Lockhart's statement.
Hope: Bo, calm down.
Chelsea: ""Chelsea Benson or Brady was someone I called on to help me from time to time. She had the goods on Bo, her father, and often helped with the little thing so I could stay ahead of the cops."" This isn't true! I called you the night John Black was shot. I know that he asked you to get in touch with me, which you did. He arranged it, with in the boathouse with Wells instead of me.
Chelsea: I didn't know that, that's what he was doing, okay? He called me. I called you. The rest of it isn't true, Dad.
Bo: I don't believe you. In fact, I'll never make the mistake of believing you again.
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Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives.
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Abby: Well, I drained the old oil, added five cans of fresh, changed the filter, topped the wiper fluid, and put air in the tires. Is there anything I missed?
Max: No, no, that about covers it. You know, if I knew I had such a talented mechanic on my hands, I never -- you still got -- I never would have let you go.
Abby: Well, I learned from the best.
Max: Right, thanks.
Abby: Shawn's a really great mechanic.
Max: Are you kidding me? What?
Abby: I meant you.
Max: Ha ha.
Abby: You know, I used to watch you all the time.
Max: Yeah?
Abby: Yeah. I remember once when this guy came in with some old bucket of bolts, and the engine was gonna explode, and most people would just say, ""sorry, I can't help you,"" but you realized that this guy -- the car was all he had, and you put it back together, piece by piece.
Max: Well, that's what I do. It's what I love.
Abby: Yeah, well, it kind of inspired me to learn more about cars.
Max: I... Um, I really appreciate you helping me. I don't even know what to say.
Abby: You don't have to say anything, Max. Look, I'm gonna go get changed. I'm sure Mimi's on her way over.
Max: No, actually, she's not. I told her I had a lot of work.
Abby: Well, now you don't.
Max: Right. Um, so maybe you want to grab a bite to eat?
Abby: You mean you and me?
Max: Well, taking you to dinner is the least I can do for saving my butt.
Abby: You don't have to do anything, Max. Like I said, I kind of left you in the lurch. Besides, it was kind of fun getting my hands dirty. Beats physics homework any day.
Max: Well, um, for old time's sake? I don't know about you, but I'm starving.
Abby: Uh, okay, I guess. I'll just go get cleaned up, and we'll change.
Max: Great.
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Billie: Chelsea is not going to hate you forever.
Nick: I wouldn't blame her if she did. I tricked her into falling in love with someone who doesn't exist.
Billie: Okay, but that's not what you set out to do. Okay, it was wrong for you to pretend to be somebody else, but you didn't do it out of selfishness. You weren't malicious about it. You saw someone who was hurting and you reached out to them in the best way you knew how.
Nick: And instead, I just ended up hurting her more.
Billie: Yes, she is upset, but I think you'll find out that what you did was a good thing. Chelsea has more confidence now. She's opening up. She's trusting.
Nick: And look what I did with that trust.
Billie: You made her want to be a better person.
Nick: I didn't make her want to be a better person. Dr. Shane Patton made her want to be a better person, and he doesn't even exist.
Billie: No, no, no. That's where you're wrong. See, you and Dr. Shane Patton are one and the same. It was your words and your sensitivity that Chelsea responded to, and I think pretty soon, she's gonna realize that.
Nick: All she's gonna realize is that I'm an even bigger loser than she ever thought.
Billie: Well, if that's your attitude, then she's right.
Nick: What is that supposed to mean?
Billie: It is time for you to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
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Hope: Bo, please. Let's all sit down and discuss this as calmly as possible.
Bo: There isn't anything to discuss. She betrayed us to Lockhart. This is another attempt of hers to destroy our family, only this little stunt put you and our baby in danger.
Chelsea: No, I would never do anything to hurt you or that baby, Hope. I swear to you. You have to believe me. Patrick -- he's lying. He's trying to get out of what he did by accusing me.
Bo: I doubt it.
Chelsea: Why would you believe anything that criminal said over me, your own daughter?
Bo: Because he's got nothing to gain by lying. You obviously do. Ashley, Annie, Kathleen, Kate, Julianna, or Laura?
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Billie: Look, what's done is done. Now all we can do is find a way to fix it, if that's what you really want.
Nick: Of course it's what I want, but how do you make somebody stop hating you when they have every right in the world?
Billie: Okay, you're doing it again.
Nick: It's true.
Billie: We make mistakes. You made a mistake, and God knows Chelsea has made a hell of a lot of mistakes. So listen, just give her a chance to cool down. Then talk to her. Make her understand. It's not the end of the world, okay?
Nick: No, the end of the world is when she finds out that you and I slept together.
Billie: Hey. That will never happen.
Nick: Well, that's what I thought about Dr. Shane Patton. I thought Chelsea would never find out if I didn't tell her, but that's not how things worked out, did it?
Billie: So what are you saying, Nick?
Nick: I'm saying that secrets have a way of coming out, so I wouldn't be so sure we're gonna take this one to our graves.
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Chelsea: I don't understand. What do you think I had to gain by working with Patrick?
Bo: Your goal has always been the same as his -- to come between me and Hope permanently, so you gave him information.
Chelsea: I didn't give him anything. I don't even trust him.
Bo: Oh, that's why you did exactly what he wanted the night John was shot? The night he kidnaped Hope at gunpoint?
Chelsea: He told me to give you a message saying I saw him and Hope leaving town together in a car.
Bo: But you didn't see him, did you?
Chelsea: No, I didn't. And I thought it was suspicious, which is why I called you right away.
Bo: Come on. There's more to it than that.
Chelsea: No, there's not! And I never thought it was a part of some murder plot. If I had, I never would have helped him. I didn't help him. I...
Bo: You know, you can just stop with the innocent act. We all know what you're capable of.
Chelsea: I am not that person anymore. I have changed. I know better than to come between you and Hope. I know you guys belong together.
Hope: Is that what you thought the night you talked to Patrick?
Chelsea: Then I thought that maybe you two were going away together and maybe there was a chance that dad would go back to mom.
Bo: There you go.
Chelsea: Dad, it's still not what you think. I will admit that Patrick called me and he said that if I helped him, I would benefit from it. He said that he was gonna make Hope leave town for good and that you would be free, but I didn't know that ""for good"" meant he was gonna kill her and the baby. Dad, you have to believe me. That is the truth. Please tell me that you believe that. Please.
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Abby: I still cannot believe that the guy in the church turned out to be Mimi's dad.
Max: Yeah, tell me about it. But they did a DNA test, and it turns out that they are David Lockhart.
Abby: Poor Mimi.
Max: Yeah.
Abby: How did he end up in the church anyway?
Max: Well, that we don't know, and whoever does isn't telling.
Abby: Well, do you think her mom knows anything about it?
Max: She suspects her mom and Conner both know more than what they're saying. But the cops are all over the case, anyway, so hopefully, they'll get to the bottom of it, you know?
Abby: Well, how's Mimi holding up through all this? I mean, on top of everything that's happening with Patrick, she must be a basket case.
Max: That is an understatement. She's totally freaked out, and she's beating herself up for all the bad things she's thought of her father over the years -- that he just took off and abandoned her and the family.
Abby: And all this time, he's been dead.
Max: Yeah, and her biggest fear is that...everyone in her family is gonna go to jail and end up like Patrick and she won't have anyone else.
Abby: Well, she has you.
Max: Yeah. For what that's worth.
Abby: What do you mean? I'm sure it's worth a lot.
Max: I'm not -- I'm trying to help her with everything. I'm trying to be there for her with all of this, but it's just... she deserves a break. She's a good person. She really deserves a break. She's not the way you think.
Abby: You don't have to convince me, Max. If you say she's a good person, I believe you.
Max: Sorry... for going off on you like that. I mean, it's just this past, you know, couple of weeks -- it's just been... I've felt a little overwhelmed by everything -- all of this. It's a lot, you know?
Abby: I know it is, and it's like you feel a responsibility to fix everything for her.
Max: Right. I mean, I want to be there for her. I want to help her out, you know?
Abby: It's like being friends with Chelsea sometimes. It's draining, and after a while, you feel like your whole life has just disappeared -- or it will if you don't start paying attention to it.
Max: Yeah, exactly. Ooh. God, that feels good getting it off your chest, though, doesn't it? I mean, I kind of felt, even saying those words, I'd be letting Mimi down.
Abby: Listen, uh, while we're being honest here, I have something to tell you -- something that I need to get off my chest.
Max: Okay, yeah. What's up?
Abby: It's about the way I acted toward Mimi and all of the awful things I said to her. You must have thought I was such a brat, but the truth is... I was jealous.
Max: Jealous?
Abby: Of the two of you, and I'm really sorry.
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Billie: Look, you've got enough to deal with as it is. Chelsea will never know about this.
Nick: Okay, Chelsea will never find out, hopefully, because if she does, we're both dead.
Billie: As far as I can tell, you've still got a pulse, so you're not dead yet. So we have to focus on the positives.
Nick: What positives?
Billie: Well, Nick, you're smart and attractive and funny and...and you've got a lot to offer a girl, and there's one thing you haven't thought about. Chelsea likes you -- a lot more than she's willing to let on.
Nick: Did she say that?
Billie: Not in so many words. But if she didn't, she wouldn't be so devastated by what you did.
Nick: So what you're saying is that I should be glad that Chelsea hates me?
Billie: What I'm saying is that passion works in all kinds of different ways. Listen to me. If she didn't care about you, she wouldn't be so devastated by what you did.
Nick: Do you mind if I ask you a question?
Billie: Um, no. What?
Nick: Why is it so important to you for me to stay in your daughter's life? I would just think that, uh, after what we did, you wouldn't want me anywhere near her.
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Chelsea: Dad, please tell me that you believe me.
Bo: I want to believe you, kid. You have no idea how much. But I can't. Not anymore.
Chelsea: Dad, please.
Bo: You have proven to me that you can't be trusted. You're a threat to this family, and because of that, I can't have you around here anymore. You are no longer welcome in this house.
Hope: Bo, we need to talk privately.
Bo: No. There's nothing more to talk about. I'm through with her.
Chelsea: Dad, please don't do this. I need you in my life. I need this family, and you and Hope and mom and the baby -- you guys are all I have.
Bo: Well, I guess you should have thought of that a long time ago, huh?
Chelsea: I did.
Bo: Chelsea, how many chances have I given you? How many times have we stood here like this, and you've told me that you've changed?
Chelsea: I have, Dad. I have. I swear it.
Bo: I got to protect my family. I want you out of my house. Don't ever come back.
Chelsea: Dad, please, I swear I didn't do --
Bo: Get out of my house before I throw you out.
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Billie: I want you in Chelsea's life because I think you'd be good for her, because you've helped her become the type of person I always knew she could be.
Nick: I think you just want me in Chelsea's life because you're afraid she's gonna go.
Billie: I think that now that everything is out in the open and she knows the truth, you two would be good for each other, so please, don't give up on her. Give her some time.
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Bo: I couldn't believe it when Roman showed me that transcript. How could Chelsea -- how could she help Lockhart out like... what are you doing?
Hope: I'm calling Billie. Your daughter is devastated, and someone needs to go after her and make sure she's -- Billie, hey, it's Hope. Listen, I just thought you should know that Chelsea left here just a few moments ago very upset, and I'm worried about her.
Billie: Is this about Nick?
Hope: No, she told us all about the e-mails, but this is something else -- something worse.
Billie: What?
Hope: She and Bo had a huge argument, and he told her to leave and never to come back.
Billie: Oh, no. Why?
Hope: I don't think we should get into it over the phone. Please, just find her.
Billie: Yeah, thank you. Thank you, Hope. Thanks for letting me know. I'll take care of it. Chelsea and her father had a huge argument. She took off. I don't know where she went. Where would she go?
Nick: I don't know. We searched everywhere, right? Abby. She'll try to find Abby. Oh, my God.
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Max: You were jealous of me and Meems?
Abby: You couldn't tell?
Max: No, no.
Abby: All right, well, confession time.
Max: Okay.
Abby: Um... I had a huge crush on you back then, and when you started falling for Mimi, I was less than thrilled, so I acted really immature, and I said things about her that weren't fair, and I apologize.
Max: Abs, you don't have to apologize. I just can't believe I didn't see it before. I'm sorry.
Abby: No, it's no big deal. I'm happy to say I've grown up a little since then. Actually, a lot.
Max: Yeah. I wish I could say the same.
Abby: Max, what's going on?
Max: What do you mean?
Abby: Well, something's wrong. I know that you're overwhelmed with all of Mimi's stuff, but it's more than that, isn't it?
Max: It's a lot more. It's my whole life. I don't know what to do with it. And it's like there's something missing, and whatever it is, it's right there in front of my face, and I just can't see it.
Abby: Lucky for you, I can. You need to get back on the circuit and start racing again before you go crazy.
Max: How did you know I've been thinking about racing again?
Abby: It's not a huge leap. It's what you love. It's in your blood. Now, what I don't understand is how you've stayed away from it as long as you have.
Max: I've stayed away because I've moved on. That chapter of my life is over.
Abby: Why? Why did you quit?
Max: Just seemed like the right time. Okay, you want the truth -- something I haven't admitted to anyone, maybe not even myself? I'm scared.
Abby: You're scared?
Max: I feel like a loser saying that, but ever since the crash with Stephanie, I've been thinking about it. I could have died that day, and worst of all, someone else almost did.
Abby: It wasn't your fault, Max.
Max: I know. it's...
Abby: So what are you scared of?
Max: I'm scared that it might happen -- that I could make a mistake and screw up and hurt someone else, and I'm afraid to take that chance.
Abby: Max, you know that any team in the country would kill to have you, so you have to get back in there. If you're not ready to drive, then at least get back to the pit. Get back in the game and take it from there. I know it won't be long till you're ready, but at least you'll know for sure.
Max: Anyone ever told you how smart you are?
Abby: All the time. But not lately.
Max: Well, you are. And thanks...you know, for coming out tonight -- talking and listening. I really needed it.
Abby: You're welcome, but I'm sure that you have lots of other people to talk to and hang out with.
Max: No, not like this. I really missed you.
Abby: I've missed you, too.
Max: Look, I don't know if the timing's right at this point, but, um, you're not the only one who had a crush.
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Bo: I'm serious, Hope. Chelsea -- she's out of our lives for good. I can't do this anymore.
Hope: I know you're upset, and you have every right to be. But she's not the only one who's made mistakes, Brady.
Bo: Hope, I wouldn't call helping a guy who tried to murder my wife a mistake.
Hope: She said --
Bo: What she says is one thing, and what she does is another. Look at what she's done over the past year. You were right in the beginning. She's bad news.
Hope: Bo, I think maybe --
Bo: What about Zack? What about our little boy?
Hope: That was a mistake.
Bo: So, what? We're just supposed to forget about it?
Hope: No. Never. But hanging on to all this anger -- it isn't going to help. A lot's changed since then -- for all of us.
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Chelsea: Abby?
Billie: Chelsea?
Chelsea: Mom?
Billie: What are you doing here?
Chelsea: Oh, um, Abby said that she was gonna meet me here, so I'm just waiting. She's not here yet.
Billie: Well, I'm here. I'm here, okay? Everything's gonna be all right.
Chelsea: No, it's not. Mom, I -- I just realized I'm not meant to be loved. It doesn't matter how I am -- if I'm good or if I'm bad or anywhere in between. No one's ever gonna love me.
Billie: That is not true. I love you, and the Brady's love you.
Nick: And your friends love you.
Chelsea: What are you doing here?
Billie: Chelsea, Nick was worried about you. He came by the house.
Chelsea: Well, he shouldn't have bothered. Nick, I told you that I don't ever want to see you again, and I meant it, okay?! So get out!
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Chelsea: I said get out! Leave, Nick! Go!
Billie: Nick, okay, you can go now. I'll take care of it.
Chelsea: What are you waiting for? Leave! Go!
Billie: It's okay. Well, wow. It's been quite a night for you, hasn't it? Between Nick and your dad.
Chelsea: You heard.
Billie: Yeah. Nick told me what happened. You know, he never meant to hurt you, Chelsea.
Chelsea: And dad?
Billie: Well, you know, your dad's got a temper. He doesn't mean the things that he says.
Chelsea: You know what I realized tonight, Mom? You and I -- we're really not really that different, because every time that we think we find one shred of happiness, it doesn't work out. It's like we're cursed.
Billie: We are not cursed. On the contrary, I have a beautiful daughter who came back to me after all these years, and I have never been happier in my whole life. Don't you understand how blessed I feel? I thought that you were lost to me forever.
Chelsea: All I've ever done is caused you pain and misery. Honestly, I probably just should have stayed lost. It would have been better off for everybody.
Billie: Listen, we have had some growing pains, our family. Yes, we have, but you have come a long way in these past few months, and I am proud of the person that you have become, and I am proud to say that you are my daughter.
Chelsea: Well, you obviously haven't heard the whole story then, because once you do, you'll probably change your mind out that.
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Hope: I've done a lot of thinking, trying to figure out where things went wrong. And, of course, undoubtedly, it all started with Zack's death. But the truth -you are to blame for the disintegration of our family.
Bo: You're blaming us? Hope, Chelsea --
Hope: Chelsea -- yes, in her worst, most desperate moments saw opportunities and definitely took advantage of them. But you know what? We allowed her to do it because we turned our backs on each other when we needed each other the most. Bo, please. Let's not do the same thing to Chelsea. Hey, we're a family again. Finally, we're starting to heal. We can't tear our family apart -- not again.
Bo: I don't understand. She's been the one trying to tear us apart. I'm doing this for us -- for you. Hope, you're the reason I'm willing to turn my back on Chelsea.
Hope: Then you haven't listened to anything I've said. Because that's not what I want.
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Abby: You? You're saying that you had a crush, too? On me?
Max: Well, when Chelsea and I broke up and you started working at the garage, I thought about asking you out.
Abby: No way.
Max: Is that so hard to believe? I mean, how could I not be attracted to you -- a girl who's both beautiful and nice? And after the nightmare that was Chelsea, it seemed almost impossible. And so did dating you.
Abby: Why?
Max: Well, number one, you're Chelsea's best friend, and it was the wrong timing. And number two, there's the age thing.
Abby: Excuse me, I am nearly the same age as Chelsea.
Max: I'm just saying you seem a little younger, more innocent.
Abby: Innocent?
Max: The point is there's like six years' difference between us, and it might seem like much when you're older, but at our ages, it really is. I don't think your parents would appreciate me hitting on their little girl.
Abby: Oh, please.
Max: Your dad's crazy. No offense, but I could totally see him flying across that ocean and kicking my butt.
Abby: Okay, now I know that you're just kidding.
Max: I promise you I'm not. That's the main reason why I held back. And I'm beginning to wonder if that wasn't a huge mistake. I missed our chance, huh? It's too late.
Abby: Yeah, I guess so.
Max: So, now that you're this big co-ed at Salem ""U,"" you must have tons of guys just falling all over you.
Abby: Tons.
Max: Oh, really? Really? So, how's going back to school? Are you liking it?
Abby: Yeah, it's good. I'm really glad Chelsea talked me back into going full- time. You know, for a bit, I was feeling like you -- like I didn't know what I was gonna do with my life. Not that I didn't love working at the garage.
Max: It's not exactly a calling.
Abby: Yeah, not for me.
Max: Well, you made the right choice, and I'm really proud of you, even if I miss you around.
Abby: Hey, you're not getting rid of me that easy. I'll be stopping by to check up on you and make sure you're not falling down on the job again.
Max: You will, huh?
Abby: Well, somebody has to crack the whip.
Max: I think you're right. I think you need to keep me in line, so name your price.
Abby: Hmm, $1 million a year and free repairs on my car.
Max: I'm getting off cheap. I'll have you know, so you got yourself a deal.
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Nick: Dr. Rebert? What are you doing here?
Dr. Rebert: I'm just finishing up some work. What's your excuse?
Nick: I just came to finish up some lab reports. I didn't want to go home.
Dr. Rebert: That bad, huh?
Nick: Worse.
Dr. Rebert: You want to talk about it?
Nick: Not really.
Dr. Rebert: I understand.
Nick: Okay, you know that girl Chelsea -- the one who thought that you were Dr. Shane Patton? She essentially just told me to go to hell. She hates me.
Dr. Rebert: I'm sorry to hear that.
Nick: I really liked her.
Dr. Rebert: I don't blame you. She seemed really nice... not to mention beautiful and a really great kisser. I mean, that is one passionate lady. Try not to take it so hard. Someone else will come along. They always do.
Nick: Maybe for you.
Dr. Rebert: In the meantime, you've got your work to keep you busy.
Nick: Thanks, Dr. Rebert.
Dr. Rebert: Sure. Anytime. Anyways, I think I've just filled this job.
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Chelsea: So there you have it. Dad thinks I betrayed the family again.
Billie: Well, you just got to give him a little time. He's obviously freaked out about this whole Patrick thing.
Chelsea: Mom, I swear to God I did not help him. I mean, I never meant to.
Billie: Okay, listen, I know that you're telling the truth. I know you, and I can see that you're being honest.
Chelsea: Then why can't dad?
Billie: Because he's just -- you know, he's just being protective of his family.
Chelsea: Yeah, everybody in it but me.
Billie: That's not true. Remember how he helped you after the accident with Zack?
Chelsea: Yeah. It almost cost him Hope. I almost cost him Hope.
Billie: Hey, he's just being a little more cautious this time, but that doesn't mean that he'll never forgive you.
Chelsea: He's never gonna believe anything I say anymore, Mom, even if it is the truth.
Billie: He will. You've just got to give him some time, and you have to make more of an effort to prove to him that you've changed. And I think you can do it because I believe in you. And the good thing is that Hope Believes in you, too.
Chelsea: No, she doesn't. She was starting to forgive me --
Billie: No, she told me. She believes in you.
Chelsea: She said that?
Billie: Yes, she did. So come on. Let's go home and raid the chocolate cupboard or something, okay?
Chelsea: Okay.
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Hope: Don't do that. Don't say you're cutting Chelsea off from me, because that's not what I want. She's a Brady. She is part of this family, and she's not working with Patrick, then I think we should take her word over his.
Bo: What good is her word? What good has it ever been?
Hope: Wouldn't you say the same thing about Patrick?
Bo: Yeah.
Hope: Bo, she is trying. She really is. We never, ever talked, and I could see the change in her. I could see that she was genuinely sorry for everything that she had done to us.
Bo: Come on, Fancy Face, she's always sorry about something.
Hope: What about what she did for Shawn and Belle -- how she put herself on the line for them by taking the money to Toronto with Nick. Why would she do that if she wasn't trying to make an amends?
Bo: I don't know. Why does she do anything?
Hope: She did it for her brother, and she did it to make her father proud of her. Can't you see that? That is all she wants. Can't you see that she craves your approval? If you turn your back on her now, I don't even want to think about what could happen. She needs you -- her father. Actually, I think she needs both of us.
Bo: You got a big heart, Fancy Face. It's one of the many reasons I love you so much. But, no, I can't give Chelsea another chance. I can't.
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Billie: Knowing my daughter the way I do, it's gonna take a while before she forgives you. A while could be a very long time.
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Chelsea: If I get the job, I'm pretty sure I could use him to make Nick jealous.
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Steve: Those DiMeras can come after me all they want. I couldn't take losing you again, sweetness.
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E.J.: Nothing is too good for you, Father.",Abby surprises Max by doing the more minor car repair jobs for him at the garage. He thanks her by taking her out to dinner where they both admit to having crushes on each other. Bo refuses to believe Chelsea's claims of innocence and banishes her from the house. Hope calls Billie to alert her to Chelsea's mood and Billie and Nick track Chelsea down at the garage. Chelsea yells at Nick to leave so Nick heads back to the lab where Dr. Rebert considers mending Nick's broken heart by hiring Chelsea. Billie helps console Chelsea and they head home together. Bo thinks he needed to turn his back on Chelsea for Hope but Hope tries to change his mind. Bo refuses to give Chelsea another chance.,summ_screen
"Lexie: Make love to me, Tek. Make love to me. I need you. I need you so much.
Abe: Whose car is that? Tek? [Smooching]
Lexie: [Moaning]
Abe: No. No.
Lexie: [Gasps] Oh, my God. Abe.
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John: Hey, Abraham, what are you doing out here? Hey, man, you okay?
Abe: No. No. And I don't think I ever will be again.
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Alex: What is it? You're awfully quiet this evening.
Marlena: I'm sorry. I don't mean to be.
Alex: No, I'm sorry. I brought you out tonight so you could get things off of your mind, but obviously, that hasn't worked, so please tell me what I can do 'cause I can't stand to see you like this.
Marlena: I'll be fine. I promise I will.
Alex: But you're still worried.
Marlena: Yes, I'm -- yes, I'm worried. Why wouldn't I be worried? How many times is John going to attack you, hmm?
Alex: I knew I shouldn't have told you.
Marlena: How could you not tell me? He hit you in the face. He beat you with his bare fists. I mean, he could have put you in the hospital or even worse.
Alex: But he didn't. And I'm fine. Besides, I'm learning to roll with the punches.
Marlena: That's not funny.
Alex: I know it's not, and I'm sorry 'cause I know you are worried about me.
Marlena: Do you know that?
Alex: Yes, I know that. And I will look into getting another restraining order. In the meantime, I am fine. I'm not seriously injured. Now, what more can I do to reassure you?
Marlena: What if the next time he attacks you, you're just not so lucky?
Alex: Well, hopefully there won't be a next time with a restraining order in place.
Marlena: Do you think that'll help? We already have one restraining order in place. He's ignored that. He's supposed to stay away from us, and he won't do it. He shouldn't be getting away with it. He needs to be in jail.
Alex: I agree with you. But listen... don't worry, all right? I'll take care of him. And if I get my way, and I will, John will never threaten me nor upset you ever again. I promise.
Marlena: Why? What are you going to do?
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Bonnie: Oh, honey. Honey, honey, honey, honey, don't cry. Don't cry. Hey, who cares what some jealous little nothing from high school thinks? Who invited that witch anyway?
Mimi: She said that I don't deserve to be with Shawn, that he and Belle are the ones who belong together, and she's right, Mom.
Bonnie: Like hell she is. Hey, hey, hey, hey. Like I said, she's just jealous. She probably had a crush on Shawn way back when, and he didn't even know she was alive.
Mimi: Kind of like with me?
Bonnie: No, that's nothing like with you. Honey, look at me, please, baby. Listen to me. Listen to me. You are Shawn's best friend, and now you're the woman he loves and is gonna marry. You dry your eyes. This is your bridal shower for pete's sake, okay? Come here. Now I've got icing all over you. You have so much to be grateful for. Look at all this fancy china and silver and crystal, not to mention that Plasma TV. And you have so much to look forward to beyond that -- a beautiful wedding with even better and pricier gifts -- no. A wonderful future with Shawn, honey.
Mimi: Wonderful future.
Bonnie: Yes.
Mimi: What if he finds out that he's the father of Belle's baby, and I knew, and I didn't tell him? He would never marry me then. He would never even speak to me again.
Bonnie: He's not gonna find out, so you're not gonna have to worry about th now, will you?
Mimi: He is going to find out because I am going to tell him. I can't take it anymore. He has to know the truth.
Bonnie: No.
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Belle: Shawn, hey. Um, I need to talk to you alone.
Shawn D.: Yeah, what's going on? Is everything all right?
Belle: No, everything is all wrong. This party tonight really made me see that. You know what? It made me see a lot of things a lot more clearly, and I know exactly what I need to do.
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Victor: I've made up my mind. Shawn deserves to know that he's Claire's father.
Kate: Victor, how can you do this to Philip? Will you please think of our son?
Victor: I am thinking of Philip. He deserves to know the truth as well.
Kate: Where are you going?
Victor: I'm going to find Shawn. I'm gonna put an end to this charade once and for all.
Kate: Victor --
Victor: You're not gonna stop me this time, Kate. I'm gonna do what I should have done a long time ago.
Kate: I can't believe this.
Philip: Actually, there is something I want to say to Shawn, and I want both of you and everyone else to hear it.
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Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives.
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John: So, what is it, partner? What's going on?
Abe: [Sighs] You know, I -- I have no right to complain, you know, but I -- I just can't help feeling frustrated. I thought my vision would be back to normal, that I'd be back at work, that I'd be doing all the things I used to do -- well, most of it, anyway. Anyway, it's just not gonna happen. My night vision is so bad, I just -- I may as well be blind.
John: Oh, stop talking like that. Come on, man. You said you're making great progress. It's gonna take some time. You know that. Hang in there.
Abe: Yeah.
John: Listen, it's cold, man. What are you doing out here anyway?
Abe: I came out, and I was looking for Lexie, and then I saw -- I don't know. I saw something strange.
John: Yeah, like what?
Abe: Well, this is Tek's car, and it's parked here, but it looked like it was... I don't know -- like it was moving.
John: Moving?
Abe: Well, I don't know. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.
John: Yeah. Yeah. Where do you think Lexie got off to?
Abe: Oh, she was probably paged and had to go to the hospital. She was on call. She figured she might have to leave.
John: Yeah, yeah. Doggone it. That means I might have to buy you a drink..
Abe: [Laughs]
John: I want to talk to you about this Alex North thing.
Abe: Yeah, yeah, okay. Let's go inside.
John: No, that place is crawling with half of Salem, you know -- the bridal shower and the bachelor party. Let's find a place where we can be in private, all right?
Abe: All right, lead the way. Here you go.
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Tek: That was close.
Lexie: Oh, my God -- way too close. I never should have done this. What was I thinking?!
Tek: Lucky for us old Abe's still blind as a bat when the sun goes down, right?
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Victor: Philip, I don't think this is something you want to make public.
Philip: No, I do, in fact, and I want everyone here to hear it. Excuse me.
Shawn D.: Look, are you sure you want to do this again? We've already talked about this. We have said all there is to say.
Belle: No, no, no. That's just it. I don't think that we have. At least, I haven't.
Shawn D.: What else is there?
Philip: Excuse me, everyone. Can I have your attention, please?
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Bonnie: Hey, hey. We'll talk about this later.
Mimi: No, we won't. I can't put this off any longer. I have to talk to Shawn now.
Bonnie: You can't say or do anything now. Philip's about to make a speech. Now let's give him the respect he deserves. Come on.
Mimi: Let me get my drink.
Bonnie: Come on.
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Philip: I'm sorry to interrupt your evening, but I have something very important to say that I'd like everyone to hear. As Shawn's best friend, best man, and best uncle, I would like to make a toast. Shawn, buddy, you are one lucky bastard. You are about to marry one of my favorite girls. And forget everything you might have heard. Take it from me, man. Marriage is amazing. Trust me on that. Whoo!
Philip: In fact, the smartest thing I have ever done is to marry this beautiful lady right here. And if weren't for her, I wouldn't be here right now. A lot of you who are here tonight know that not too long ago, I was shipped overseas to war, and in the process, my left leg was taken from me. Now, in the wake of that happening, I thought that I had lost everything. I thought that my life was over. And it was my beautiful wife who showed me how wrong I was. Not only was my life not over, but my life was just beginning because we had a wonderful future to look forward to together. I had been held hostage for weeks, and it was my wife who got me home. I'd endured hours of very painful rehab, and it was my wife that got me through it. And if I had not married my wife, I would not be standing here talking to you all right now. In fact, as it turns out, I wouldn't be standing at all. And when I finally got back in her arms, and I didn't think I could get any happier, my wife gave me the greatest gift of all. She gave me our little girl. When Claire was born, and I held her for the first time and looked down at her face, it was the happiest moment of my life. I felt like I'd been given a miracle. And I say this because I know Shawn and Mimi are gonna experience the miracle of a family very soon. You two may think you're happy now, but just wait till you hold your baby for the first time. It will give your life a new meaning, a new level of happiness you never thought was possible. Anyway, I digressed just a little bit. What I really want to say here is... Shawn and Mimi, I love you both very much. We all do. And we wish you the best -- the most wonderful marriage, beautiful family, and loving life together because you deserve it. To Shawn and Mimi.
Everyone: To Shawn and Mimi. Here here. [Cheers]
Bonnie: Sweet. Now do you believe me? You can't do it, Mimi. You can't foil your future with Shawn by telling him the truth, and you sure as heck can't hurt Philip. You'd take his wife and his baby away, and who knows what it'll do to him?
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Shawn D.: Thanks a lot, bro.
Philip: Of course. Of course. You know I meant every word of it. And you know you guys have my best wishes -- you're my favorite couple -- not that you need them 'cause I think you're going the distance, man.
Shawn D.: Yeah, bro, hopefully just like you and Belle.
Philip: That's exactly what I'm talking about.
Shawn D.: Yeah. Hey, I just want to thank my best man for the best speech and make a toast of my own. To Belle and Philip -- great friends.
Philip: Come on!
Shawn D.: Give it up. And to their Goddaughter, Claire. Let's hear it. [ Cheers]
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Lexie: How dare you speak that way about my husband?
Tek: I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it.
Lexie: Oh, God, I'm one to talk. I have totally betrayed Abe's trust in me. If he caught us just now, he'd be devastated.
Tek: [Sighs]
Lexie: He'd hate me, Tek. Oh, God, it'd be the end of our marriage.
Tek: What marriage, Lexie? It's a marriage in name only.
Lexie: [Sighs] That is not true.
Tek: When was the last time you and Abe were together as husband and wife?
Lexie: I'm not gonna answer that.
Tek: You don't have to. We both know it's not since he's been back.
Lexie: [Sighs] He can't help it.
Tek: He can't help being impotent, but there's still ways to be intimate.. He can still show his affection for you if he wanted to, if he gave a damn about your feelings and not just his own.
Lexie: No, I can't listen to this anymore. I have to go.
Tek: No, you don't want to listen to this 'cause you know what I'm saying is true. Lexie, Abe doesn't want you. I do. I can give you everything. I can give you everything you need.
Lexie: Stop it.
Tek: No --
Lexie: Stop. Stop.
Tek: I'm not just talking about sex. I'm not talking about sex. Although, when we make love, it's like nothing I ever felt before. I've never wanted a woman as much as I want you, Lexie. And I know you want me, too. Lexie, look at me. Lexie, look at me. Look at me. I'm so sorry that you're hurting, but this isn't wrong.
Lexie: [Sniffles]
Tek: Abe made a choice. He pushed you away. Now we can't help what we feel for each other. I can love you the way you need to be loved, but one thing I can't do is stay away from you, Lexie. Tell me you can stay away from me. Tell me.
Lexie: I can't. I can't. God, forgive me. I can't. I can't. I can't. [ Moaning]
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Alex: More wine?
Marlena: No, thanks. You haven't answered me yet. How do you plan to keep John from hurting you again?
Alex: You feel free to tell anyone you like, but no one's going to believe you -- not Marlena, not the police, not anyone. You know why? Because you've cried wolf too many times, and there is not one shred of evidence that puts me anywhere near Lois at the time of her death, but you, on the other hand -- you have freely admitted that you illegally injected her with truth serum, which has caused her to commit suicide. So, John, not meaning to rub it in -- I win. You lose.
Alex: I won't have to. The legal system will take care of and punish John.
Marlena: He is so dangerous. I can't believe that I was in love with a man like that.
Alex: Well, that all happened a long time ago. It's in the past.
Marlena: It wasn't quite so long ago.
Alex: Even so, you didn't know then what you know now.
Marlena: I knew some things. I knew that he was a mercenary for Stefano DiMera.
Alex: Yes, and he managed to convince you that was only because he was under DiMera's control. He had no choice. He also convinced you that he had changed, that he was no longer a violent man -- obviously untrue.
Marlena: Obviously. [Exhales sharply] It's frightening, isn't it?
Alex: Yes, it is frightening. That's why I don't want to talk about it anymore. I don't want to talk about John anymore. I just want you and I to enjoy our evening together, hmm?
Marlena: All right. No more talk of John.
Alex: Or anything else unpleasant.
Marlena: It's a deal. I'm gonna powder my nose. Will you excuse me, please?
Alex: Of course. And I will get the dessert menu while you're gone. I...find myself in the mood for something decadent this evening.
Marlena: Well, you get whatever you want 'cause you deserve it.
Alex: Hmm. Okay.
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Abe: I can't believe that he actually told you that he intended to harm Marlena.
John: Abraham, he was proud of the fact. It was -- it was like he was taunting me.
Abe: Yeah, well, that's exactly what he was doing. He wanted to provoke you into attacking him, and you fell for it.
John: Yeah, I did. I'll tell you what -- I will murder that son of a bitch with my bare hands if that's what it's gonna take to stop him.
Marlena: Oh, my word. You really are sick.
John: No, actually, I feel pretty good.
Marlena: I heard what you said. These threats against my husband have to stop and stop now.
Marlena: I don't believe what I just heard. Alex is right about you. You are a monster.
John: Ooh. Relax, Doc.
Marlena: Don't call me that. You said it. You threatened to kill Alex with your bare hands.
John: Yeah, I really hate to break a nail, but to protect you, I'll risk it.
Marlena: It's us who should be protected from you. You know, your threats, all your violence -- they prove the kind of man you really are.
John: Yeah, well, at least I'm a man and not a murdering monster like North.
Marlena: Any wonder I don't want to be with you? Any wonder that I chose Alex?
John: And I am a man who will risk his own life to protect yours.
Alex: Excuse me. Is there a problem here?
[Indistinct conversations]
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Kate: Thank God you didn't say anything. Do you know what a mistake that would have been? It would have destroyed him. Victor, Belle and Claire are his life. They mean everything to him -- absolutely everything.
Philip: See you, bro.
Shawn D.: All right.
Belle: No, Shawn, I mean it. I need to talk to you before you marry Mimi.. I have something really --
Shawn D.: Okay, what is it? Just tell me.
Philip: I know exactly what she wants to tell you, Shawn.
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We will return for the second half of ""Days of our Lives"" in just a moment.
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Tek: [Moaning]
Lexie: [Exhales sharply] [Moaning]
Tek: Oh, God, Lexie, that was amazing. You're amazing. Oh, God, you believe me when I tell you I never felt like this about anyone, right?
Lexie: Oh, come on, Tek, I know you've been with lots of other women.
Tek: Yeah, I have, but I care about you. I care about what happens to you.
Lexie: Tek...
Tek: I think it's pretty obvious that you and me are meant to be together.
Lexie: Oh, god, Abe doesn't deserve this.
Tek: Lexie, can you walk away from our life and spend the rest of your life in a cold, lonely bed with a man who might as well be your brother?
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John: Yeah, there's a problem.
Abe: Hey, hey, hey. Take it easy. Take it easy.
Marlena: There really is no problem, Alex. I was telling John that my future is with you, not with him. Nothing he can do or say to change that.
Alex: Let's just hope the message came across once and for all. If you'll excuse us.
John: I'll give you a message, Alex.
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Abe: Hey. You make a scene in here, and you'll be playing right into his hands again.
John: What am I supposed to do -- just let her walk away with that guy and get herself murdered? You tell me what I'm supposed to do.
Abe: I will tell you. I will tell you if you just calm down and listen to me. Stop going off half-cocked. Stop trying to strong-arm this guy. Think. Think. Move your head instead of your fists. Hell, use your ISA training. Go undercover if you have to. Get what you need one way or the other and beat North at his own game. Do you know what I'm talking about?
John: Yeah.
Abe: Look, remember, you give him ammunition, you're gonna end up in jail for good, and then you'll be no help to Marlena at all.
John: That's a fact.
Abe: All right. So, you get the goods on North, and everything else is gonna take care of itself.
John: Yeah. Yeah.
Abe: All right. Need any of my help?
John: No, Abraham, I think you've done enough. You kept me from going after North. That kept me out of the back of a squad car. Give you a lift -- home? Alice's?
Abe: No, no, no. You go on. I'm gonna finish my drink.
John: Thanks, partner.
Abe: Yeah.
John: I owe you two.
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Alex: It seems we can't go anywhere these days without running into John..
Marlena: Hmm, I'm so sorry.
Alex: I'm sorry that he has upset you. I wouldn't be surprised if he was stalking us.
Marlena: He seems so determined, so passionate. It... scares me. It makes me wonder --
Alex: Wonder what?
Marlena: Oh...nothing. Nothing. It's not important.
Alex: John is not important, but I can see that he has upset you, so I want you to forget about him and start concentrating on our future together. I'll tell you what -- I'm going to go get the check, and then I'm taking you home.
Marlena: Good.
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Marlena: [Gasps] Oh. Oh, my gosh, John. That's exquisite.
John: Happy Anniversary.
Marlena: Oh, my gosh. Is it a blue topaz?
John: Blue diamond.
Marlena: Aren't those unbelievably rare?
John: That's why I chose it. It's like our love. And just like our love, it will last forever.
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Belle: Philip, I --
Philip: Yeah, sorry, I couldn't help but overhearing. I just figured I have a pretty good idea what you wanted to tell Shawn.
Belle: You do?
Philip: Sure. You two were together for a long time. You went through a lot together. You almost got married yourselves, to each other. So, I'm guessing you probably want to say something like you're sorry it didn't work out between the two of you, but you're glad that he found love with Mimi. Is that close?
Belle: Um...I -- I just think that we should each be with whoever truly makes us happy.
Philip: Amen, and it looks like that's a done deal. Can you believe how it's working out for the four of us?
Shawn D.: No, no. But let me tell you --
Philip: There she is.
Shawn D.: When I met this lovely lady, and I realized that all my dreams could come true, I was convinced.
Philip: Hmm, well -- oh, isn't that cute? I don't know about you guys, but I think we make two pretty good couples. You know what I think this calls for?
Mimi: What?
Philip: A group hug.
Belle: Oh, no.
Philip: Come on. Bring it in. The four of us together. A nice group hug.
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Kate: [Exhales sharply] Look at them. We have to leave well enough alone. We have to let Belle and Philip be happy with their baby. We have to let Mimi and Shawn get married and have a family of their own because frankly, I think this is the only way the four of them are going to be able to get through this without being miserable for the rest of their lives.
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Mimi: Um, well, you know, it looks like the party's kind of winding down.. We should probably take off.
Philip: I know a little baby who's looking for her parents right now. I am going to go get the coats. Be right back.
Belle: Okay.
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Shawn D.: Well, we should probably get going.
Mimi: Yes. Yeah. I'm just gonna say good night to my mom first.
Shawn D.: Okay.
Belle: Okay, Shawn, I really -- I need to talk to you alone. I promise this is the last time I'm gonna ask, okay?
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Mimi: I feel so guilty about keeping the secret, so I won't anymore.
Bonnie: Thank heavens. You're finally coming to your senses.
Mimi: Yes, I am.
Bonnie: Calls for a drink.
Mimi: Okay, you don't get it, Mom, as usual. I'm telling Shawn the truth tonight.
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Mimi: Well, good night. Thanks for everything. The shower was lovely.
Belle: Oh, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Okay.
Shawn D.: I'll be right in.
Philip: I'm gonna go pay the babysitter.
Belle: Okay.
Philip: Okay.
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Shawn D.: All right. Well, that was a nice evening.
Belle: Yeah.
Shawn D.: And now we're alone, so did you want to talk to me about whatever it was?
Belle: No, not here. Meet me on the roof.
Shawn D.: No, no, I'm not doing that. Last time we did that, we almost got caught.
Belle: Shawn, please, it's important. I need to talk to you. It can't wait.
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Philip: Hey. Look who's still awake and wanted to see her mommy.
Belle: Hello, sweetie!
Philip: Go to mama.
Belle: Come here. Did you miss us?
Philip: Yeah. She told me she couldn't sleep until her mom and dad tucked her in.
Belle: Oh, no, you must be so sleepy, Sweet Pea, but we're home now. We'll get you some milk, and daddy will sing you to sleep, okay?
Mimi: Oh, God. How do I tell Shawn he's Claire's father? What if I chicken out again? I'll write him a letter. I'll write him a letter. That way, I can't change my mind. I'll tell him everything. ""Dear, Shawn...""
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John: All right, North's got to have something around here somewhere. Well...
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Alex: [In distance] You didn't say one word all the way home. Are you sure you're feeling all right?
Marlena: [In distance] I'm fine. I'm fine.
[Door opens]
Alex: Well, I don't. I think that you're still upset about your run-in with John.
Marlena: I thought we weren't going to talk about John anymore.
Alex: Oh, you're right. My mistake.
Marlena: Shall I make us some tea?
Alex: Thanks, but no. Um, I'll tell you what --
Marlena: Hmm?
Alex: This has been a long day, and I think you're looking a little exhausted, so why don't we take you upstairs, put you to bed?
Marlena: Oh, gosh, I'd like that.
Alex: All right.
Marlena: Yeah, yeah, thanks.
Marlena: [In distance] You'll be sure to lock everything up?
Alex: [In distance] Already did.
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[Door opens]
Marlena: [Sigh] [Sighs]
Alex: Well, good night.
Marlena: Good night.
Alex: You know, I can't wait until our wedding night when we don't have to say good night at the bedroom door. I know it sounds silly. I mean, we are married. We've lived together, but I am glad we waited. I want that first night to be a very special one. I hope you don't mind.
Marlena: No, I think it's sweet, and I think it's romantic.
Alex: Not to mention, we'll have a lifetime of sharing the same bed and everything else along with that, hmm? [Moaning] Hey, you sure you're all right? You do seem distracted.
Marlena: [Yawning] I'm tired is all. I'm so tired.
Alex: I'm sorry. Why don't I make you some warm milk?
Marlena: No, no, I'm fine. I'll just -- I think I'll take a sleeping pill tonight.
Alex: That sounds good. You know, you need your rest. We do have a wedding to plan.
Marlena: We do. I'll get a good 8-hour rest tonight, and then I'll be plenty rested by tomorrow.
Alex: I hope so. Well, sweet dreams.
Marlena: You too.
Alex: [Moaning] Oh, I better go. [Stuttering] Good night.
Marlena: Good night. [Sighs]
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Lexie: Okay. Tek, this was the last time. I can't do this anymore. I can't keep breaking my marriage vows, okay? I need to be faithful to my husband.
Tek: You say that now, but we both know you can't.
Lexie: [Exhales sharply]
Tek: It's gone way too far to turn back now, Lexie. There's no use even trying
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Lexie: Oh, my God. It's Abe. [Clears throat] Hey, honey, you're still here. Did you get my message? I got paged and had to go back to the hospital. Is the party still going on?
Abe: It's no good, Lexie.
Lexie: Abe, uh... what are you saying?
Abe: It's my night vision. It's still no good. I'm starting to lose my patience.
Lexie: Well, honey, come on now. You have to be patient, you know. You're still recovering from your surgery.
Abe: I tell you, my eyes have been playing tricks on me all night.
Lexie: Yeah?
Abe: I thought I saw you with someone, but that -- that couldn't be. I mean, you just got back from the hospital.
Lexie: Yeah, yeah, that's right. I did. It must have been a shadow or something.
Abe: Yeah.
Lexie: Yeah.
Abe: Yeah, it must have been.
Lexie: Uh, look, honey, I know this is frustrating for you, but I promise you, Abe, you'll be back to your old self again in no time. Promise. Come on.
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Alex: Well, here's to the perfect plan. It won't be long now, and it'll all be over. John can say goodbye to his precious Doc, and I... will have finally had my revenge.
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Marlena: John? Oh. Thank God you're here. No. Don't go. John, I still love you.
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Kate: Victor... please tell me that you'll reconsider -- that you won't tell Shawn the truth.
Victor: No, I won't tell him, not for now, anyway -- too much pain and heartache for everyone involved.
Kate: Oh, my God.
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Belle: I knew you would come. We can't go on like this anymore. You and I have to be honest about the way we're feeling, even if it hurts other people.
Philip: What are you talking about?
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Shawn D.: Mimi? Where'd she go? What is this?
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Mimi: This is it. When Shawn reads that letter, he'll know the truth. And then he'll leave me. It'll be all over.
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Austin: You're definitely worthy of being loved.
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Lucas: The hell with being cautious. I love you, Carrie Brady.
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Marlena: I want us to make love.
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Mimi: I wrote Shawn a letter, and what I'm trying to tell him really affects all four of us. Everything is going to change.",Lexie and Tek miss being spotted because Abe credits the rocking car to his lousy night vision. Lexie regrets having been with Tek tonight but Tek gets Lexie to admit her feelings for him. Lexie allows Abe to blame his night vision when he thinks he sees her with someone else. Alex has brought Marlena to Chez Rouge but Marlena is too preoccupied with how John hurt Alex again. Marlena overhears John tell Abe that he will kill Alex if necessary. Abe has to hold John back from attacking Alex again. Marlena recalls a past anniversary with John. John sneaks into the penthouse and hides in the bedroom closet when Marlena and Alex return home. John watches Marlena's emotional reaction to a picture of them. Marlena stops John when he tries to leave and professes that she still loves him.,summ_screen
"Marlena: You know exactly what it is. Let's not play this game.
John: Gimd, will you? I'm having a hard time processing the fact that my wife is carrying a bug-sweeping device in her purse.
Marlena: Don't make a big deal out of this.
John: Who gave it to you?
Marlena: Roman. Oman.
[ Cellular phone rings ]
Rex: Hello.
Rolf: Rex, it's professor putnam. How have you been?
Rex: Good, good. I'm doing good.
Rolf: Excellent., I'm, uh, I'm back from my sabbatical now.
Rex: Oh, yeah?
Rolf: How's my star student doing wi
Rex: Uh, I'm doing some independent study work, and that's going well.
Rolf: I'd like to meet with you, rex, but, uh, I probably shouldn't come to the mansion. I don't want to bother count dimera.
Rex: Well, my father's not home. Come over now.
Rolf: All right. I'll be there soon.
Rex: Looking good.
Shawn-d: What do you want to do?
Belle: Oh...hold your hand.
Shawn-d: Well, that's easy. Want some pizza?
Belle: Nope.
Shawn-d: Soda?
Belle: Unh-unh. Ha ha ha ha! I kinda like this.
Shawn-d: You know what? Me too.
Belle: Let's never fight again, okay?
Shawn-d: It's a deal.
Belle: Have you noticed?
Shawn-d: What?
Belle: I'm not acting all depressed.
Shawn-d: Oh... yeah. Right. Because I'm so sorry that I have been negative lately.
Belle: You haven't been.
Shawn-d: Hey, don't argue withe.E.
Belle: Okay.
Shawn-d: But this is good, 'cause I am so lucky to have you.
Belle: Yeah, you are.
Shawn-d: I don't know what it is that makes two people go together so well, but whatever it is, you and I have got that.
Belle: I am definitely not arguing with you.
Shawn-d: Okay.
Kate: God, I can't believe I let you drag me over here like this.
Roman: Oh, kate, I didn't exactly drag you over here.
Kate: Oh, really? Well, I was having a wonderful evening at tuscany, one of my favorite restaurants, even though they don't serve bean dip and chili.
Roman: What, is that supposed to be some kind of insult?
Kate: No. What it is, is a comment. It's a comment, saying that a gentleman invited me out for an elegant dinner.
Roman: Oh, you know, you don't have to flip your hair like a damn diva. Tony dimera is no gentleman! He's a criminal. So what the hell were you doing out with him tonight? Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. We are off tomorrow for good friday..ical peel,
Kate: You are jealous of tony dimera.
Roman: Oh, the hell I am! No, I am worried about you hanging out with that dangerous lowlife.
Kate: I was tangoing with another man, and you can't stand it.
Roman: There was a whole lot more than tango dancing going on out there.
Kate: What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Roman: Well, let me put it this way -- I have heard that in some states you could be arrested for dancing that way.
Kate: Are you calling me cheap, roman?
Roman: Don't go putting words in my mouth.
Kate: Oh, god! You know something? You are more right than you think you are, because I was having a great time with tony. He is a very attractive man.
Roman: Yeah, if you're turned on by snakes. Nah, you're just using tony to get back at me, that's all.
Kate: Get back at you... for what?
Belle: You want to play connect four?
Shawn-d: Do you?
Belle: Well, I do if you do.
Shawn-d: Well, I do if you do.
Belle: Hey, how about you just kiss me?
Shawn-d: Okay.
Woman: Are you playing with the game?
Shawn-d: Mnh-mnh. No, no, it's all yours.
Man: Thanks.
Shawn-d: Yeah.
Woman: So I guess y g guys are back together.
Belle: Yeah.
Woman: I told rick you wouldn't stay mad at each other.
Rick: Sandy's always right about things like that.
Belle: Oh, my god, your ring is gorgeous. Wait, are you guys engaged?
Rick: Not yet. It's a purity ring.
Belle: Purity ring.
Sandy: It means I decided not to have sex until I get married.
Belle: Really. And, um, you're okay with that?
Rick: Yeah, I think it's cool. Like, when we do get married, we'll be each other's one and only.
Belle: And what are you thinking right now?
Shawn-d: Hmm? Just, uh... well, I'm sick of everyone bringing that subject up around me.
Belle: It's interesting -- abstinence. I mean, not having sex until you're married. It almost doesn't even seem like an option anymore.
Shawn-d: Even if it is the 21st century.
Belle: What?
Shawn-d: Oh, no, it's just something your dad brought up.
Belle: You were talking to my dad about sex?
John: Of course... roman. Had to run to your ex.
Marlena: Sad that I had to go to anybody else --
John: Didn't have to. We've been through this. I said I was sorry that I planted the bug on you, didn't I?
Marlena: Yes. You apologized. But I'm not sure when it's going to happen again. And I'm not coorortable being married to a man who tracks my moves with an electronic device.
John: I did it to protect you.
Marlena: You did it to control me.
John: Is that how you really feel?
Marlena: You put a bugging device in my bag without my knowing it? That says to me you don't trust me.
John: It's not you, it's tony!
Marlena: Oh, stop with tony! It isn't about tony. It isn'T. It's about you and me and our vows to each other.
John: Our marriage -- come on, come on, our marriage is rock-solid. And those vows I took mean ever more to me today than they did on the day we were married.
Marnana: You're saying all the right things. I don't think you're convinced. Because of the fact that now you know tony and i are rex and cassie's parents.
John: You know, doc, you just kind of throw that out therlilike it's no big deal.
Marlena: You know, we didn't want it. We didn't ask for it. It's what happened. We're making the best of it.
John: Yeah, but it sure as hell is changing our lives, isn't it?
Marlena: Yes. It has changed our lives. But no relationship worth its salt has no movement. Good marriages change and adjust because of challenges, sometimes in spite of challenges.
John: Are you saying that we don't have a good marriage?
Marlena: I want you to stop being insecure.
John: Oh, so now I'm insecure?
Marlena: Yes. You are.
John: You're not making any sense.
Marlena: It's not your fault, but you are afraid that I will do to you what I did to roman. You're afraid that I'll cheat on you. Would bring such a suspenseful the green jacket is going north of the border. The perfect size.Dg
Shawn-d: It's not like your dad and I sat around talking about sex.
Belle: Please. God.
Shawn-d: I just went to the pub to have some breakfast, and your dad was there.
Belle: Did he interrogate you?
Shawn-d: No. Not really. He just wanted to know how things were between you and me, but he had the wrong idea because of something you told him over the phone.
Belle: Something I told him? Oh... yeah, I remember that.
Shawn-d: Oh, do you remember talking to him, telling him how we were thinking about...having sex?
Belle: No! No, it wasn't straight out like that.
Shawn-d: No?
Belle: Shawn, I talk to my parents. What's wrong with that?
Shawn-d: Nothing. I would just think that at some point in your life, you'd switch over to being a little more private about --
Belle: You mean sharing things instead of with them.
Shawn-d: I guess, yeah.
Belle: Shawn, they still think of me as their little girl. That's changing, but... okay, you know how long it took the glaciers to melt? It's kind of like that -- slow. What about your parents?
Shawn-d: What about them?
Belle: Well, I mean, do they ever ask you if we're having sex?
Shawn-d: My dad and I have talked about it, but he's more concerned with us just being safe. I mean, I think he assumes we're having sex.
Belle: Because you're a guy.
Shawn-d: Maybe. I don't know. My mom freaked out about it a long time ago, but she never actually asked.
Belle: See, why is it such a big deal for girls, but when it comes to guys, they're like, ""hey, way to go, man.""
Shawn-d: I don't think that.
Belle: You don't? Not at all, not even a little bit?
Shawn-d: No, but I love you. So that makes things a little different for me.
Belle: Different, how?
Shawn-d: Well, before we were going out, when I was a sophomore in high school, I didn't exactly make all the right judgment calls.
Belle: Okay...
Shawn-d: But, you see, when I went on the road with the baseball team a couple weeks ago and the guys were partying and the girls were in there running around... in their underwear, I didn't want to have anything to do with them. I stayed away.
Belle: Really? In their underarar. Did they happen to have days of the week on them?
Shawn-d: Oh, you mean, like...no.
Belle: So you were looking.
Shawn-d: Well -- I was -- yes. I'm alive. Hello?
Belle: Were they pretty?
Shawn-d: Sure. Okay? But that doesn't matter. You want to know why? Because you are the only girl I want to be with.
[ Knock on door ]
Rex: Come in, professor.
Rolf: Thank you, rex.
Rex: Sure. Sit down. Would you like some tea or coffee? I can call down to the kitchen.
Rolf: Uh...no, no, I-I really can't stay. I just wanted to see how you're getting on with your studies.
Rex: You mean college? I'm almost through.
Rolf: Through? I don't understand.
Rex: Well, the department heads had a meeting and decided there's not much they can teach me. I'm too advanced.
Rolf: Well, I could've told them that. You have an extraordinary intelligence, rex. Well, so does your sister, but, uh, it manifests itself differently. Your talents are intellectual, and cassie's are interpersonal.
Rex: Maybe that's why she's been getting into so much trouble. She's too interpersonal.
Rolf: Oh, dear. What happened?
Rex: Uh, she got kicked out of the dorm for drinking. That's why I moved back here, to keep an eye on her.
Rolf: So, you're, uh, you're a good brother, as well as a genius. I had no idea your I.Q. Was this high. Although, I shouldn't be surprised. You and your sister aren't like most people.
Rex: Cassie wants to be. She likes to fit in, you know? She wants to be popular and famous -- things I don't care about at all.
Rolf: Well, you're destined for a different kind of greatness, rex. Your intellect, your, uh, your gift for science will lead you to do important things. You, uh, you working on a project now? Could I se
Marlena: I... I still feel guilty about that. I will always feel guilty about that. So much time has passed, and that hasn't changed what happened, and you are intimately aware that I... betrayed my husband with another man. And that's bound to make you insecure.
John: Well, I am sorry, dr. Evans, but I don't feel insecure. Besides, I wasn't just... any other ma w was I?
John: Of course you did. You're an honorable woman, but you're also human.
Marlena: Isn't that what every cheating spouse says -- ""I was human""? It doesn't excuse the betrayal, does it?
John: Doc, I-I can't stop you from blaming yourself, but I wish you wouldn'T. Look, our... our situation was different. It was... it was different.
Marlena: All right.
John: The thing is, I'm just -- I'm justotot happy that you brought roman into our thing with tony.
Marlena: Are you embarrassed because knows what you did?
John: No, I'm not embarrassed. It's just none of his damn business. I mean, roman loves it when you and I are fighting.
Marlena: That's not true.
John: Oh, come on, doc, any chance he gets to make me look bad in your eyes, he jumps on it.
Marlena: No, it's not so. He was very understanding about this.
John: I'm sure he was so sorry that your husband put a tracking device on you that he just filled up with sympathy, so you decided to get back at me by running to your ex for that sympathy.
Marlena: It wasn't about sympathy.
John: Come on, you ran to the guy because he's ilill in love with you.
Marlena: Why are you being so impossible about this? Roman is not in love with me. You've seen him with kate. They're crazy about each other.
John: Yeah, yeah, he and kate were hot and heavy at one time, but she's miserable now because roman can't commit. Three guesses why not...
Marlena: It's not because of me.
John: It's totally you. You basically ruined the guy for any other woman.
Kate: I thought you were so hot to talk, to get some answers. Why don't you give me one? Just exactly what is it you think I was trying to get you back for, huh?
Roman: Look, can we just pretend this never happened, all right? It's not like you meant it.
Kate: What?
Roman: Kate, come on, you thought I was in danger. It's the only reason you said you loved me. Just in case something happened, then those would be the last words I heard on earth.
Kate: Oh, my god. Well, that is a very poetic thought, but it's absolute crap, okay? When I tell a man I love him, it's because it's the truth, and I don't know why you would think anything else.
Roman: Because you're kate roberts. You're a worldly, sophisticated woman. You're not some damn teenybopper with a crush! All right? So blurting out ""I love you"" on a police radio isn't exactly what you would do. It's not a kate thing to do.
Kate: Oh. I see. It was, um, impulsive, so you couldn't trust it, is that it?
Roman: There you go. You got it -- right there. So now can we forget about it?
Kate: Sure.
Roman: Good. Great. So, would you like to sit down now, maybe have a cocktail?
Kate: But I'm not talking on the police radio right now, am I?
Roman: No, you're not.
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Marlena: I've ruined roman?
John: Um...
Marlena: You believe that?
John: I didn't mean it the way it sound-- doc, come on, you've got to admit, it has taken roman years to get over you, and I'm not convinced that he has even yet.
Marlena: You're implying that I want to have some control over roman's heart. We stay close because of the children -- of sami and eric.
John: Right. Because you share children.
Marlena: Yes, that's right.
John: Just like you do with tony.
Marlena: No. No, no, tony and I haven't raised the twins together.
John: Yeah, but you're making up for lost time now, aren't you?
Marlena: We're trying to do the right thing.
John: A dimera trying to do the right thing... stefano dimera is responsible for all the hell you and roman and i lived through, remember?
Marlena: Tony isn't stefano.
John: That's right. Stefano's dead, but tony's not. He's alive a w well, living in salem, free to ruin the rest of our lives.
Marlena: You can't paint them with the same brush. That's not fair. Tony never chose to be a dimera.
John: Boy, he is good. He's actually got you believing he's a victim.
Marlena: You know what? Sometimes, he is. Like when you choose to hate him, not because of what he's done to you or done to us, but because he's a dimera.
John: That's right, doc. Give the guy a pass. He's just an innocent man, trying to live a quiet, respectable life in the fine city of salem, right?
Marlena: Is that so hard to believe?
John: Yes, damn it, it is!
Marlena: Your anger is unjustified, and you know what? In my opinion, tony's got far more reason to hate you.
Rex: Why are you so curious about my work?
R rolf: Well, I'm, uh, I'm a scientist, as well as a professor, rex. My curiosity's only natural. After all, you're one of the finest -- well, if not the finest -- students I've ever had.
Rex: So that's it? You're interested because I'm your student.
Rolf: Look, uh, rex, I know that you've moved far beyond me in your capacity for learning. I'm just curious about your development. I believe you're going to do great things in the field of science.
Rex: And what about your other gifted students? Do you visit them at home and ask to see their projects?
Rolf: Well, I-I have, on occasion. I mean, not as often as I should, but, uh, then I've taken a special interest in you.
Rex: Why?
Rolf: That's complicated.
Rex: You know, people use that expression when they're trying to hide the truth.
Rolf: It's very astute of you.
Rex: So you are hiding something. What is it? Does it have to do with my father? You're not really a professor at salem university, are you? There's some other connection.
Rolf: Connection?
Rex: Yeah, with me, with my sister. I've felt it for a long time. Who are you, really?
Rolf: I'm the doctor who delivered you and cassie.
Shawn-d: So you're not upset anymore?
Belle: About the girls? No. Not thrilled...
Shawn-d: I-I wasn't, either.
Belle: So how many?
Shawn-d: How many what?
Belle: Girls.
Shawn-d: Well, I lost count after the first 10... I don't know. I just wanted to go to sleep.
Belle: I like this whole not being jealous thing. It feels good.
Shawn-d: There's nothing to be jealous of.
Belle: That's why I like it. I feel comfortable and calm. Is that how you feel right now?
Shawn-d: Calm? No, no, not really. Not when you're doing this.
Kate: Nothing? [ Sighs ] A declaration of love, and the man has nothing to say?
Roman: Kate, I have very, very strong feelings for you. I'm just not real good at the talking thing. But if you come over here, I will show you exactly how I feel.
Kate: No.
Roman: Do you know how hard that was tonight, seeing you with tony like that, watching him dance with you like that? I never knew I could be that jealous. Look, I want to be the only man who touches you like that, and I want to be the only man who kisses you like this.
Kate: If you want me so badly, why can't you say the words that I want to hear?
Roman: 'Cause I got my own way of saying things.
Rex: Wait a minute. What did I miss here, professor? How could you be the doctor that delivered me and cassie?
Rolf: I performed ma t tasks for stefano dimera over the years, rex, but none that's as dear to my heart as bringing you and your sister into being.
Rex: Into being? Isn't that a little over the top, even for a doctor?
Rolf: Well, it, uh, it applies in this case. You know, rex, everyone hates me for what I did. But I look at you, at how brilliant you are, and I say, how could it have been wrong?
Rex: How could what have been wrong? What are you talking about, professor? It sounds to me like you were a lot more involved than an ordinary obstetrician.
Rolf: I think I've said too much.
Rex: I think you better finish what you started, or you'll have to answer to my father.
Rolf: I merely did what your grandfather wanted me to do. Sperm was collected, eggs were fertilized, and voil! Perfect twins. A boy and a girl such as the world had never known before.
Rex: So we were an experiment?
Rolf: Well, only technically speaking. Stefano dreamed of human perfection. I made that dream come true.
R: : By playing god?
Rolf: No, no, no, not me, rex. That was stefano's role. I was merely the facilitator. And along the way, I came to care for those two remarkable babies. Makes me very happy to see how beautiful you've turned out.
Rex: So the experiment was a success?
Rolf: Oh, my, yes, by anyone's measure. I, uh, I only hope you don't feel exploited, rex. I had your best interests at heart.
Kate: I'm not -- I'm not sure about this.
Roman: I am.
Kate: I don't know, it's just I don't feel that things are right between us.
Roman: Everything is right about us, kate.
Kate: We need to talk.
Roman: Not now.
Kate: Then when?
Roman: Not now.
Belle: I want it to stay like this forever.
Shawn-d: Okay.
Belle: No, shawn, I'm serious. Hodo we make sure that we stay happy, and that we don't fall into a pattern of fighting about the same things over and over again?
>Hahawn-d;: I don't know.
Belle: Well, I'm pretty sure it's me more than you, so I'm gonna make sure that I stay a little more relaxed about everything.
Shawn-d: I'm not so sure about that.
Rolf: Rex, I can't take credit for conceiving the idea to create you and cassie. The glory goes to stefano for that. I just did as he asked. And that was always the way with us. I was the servant, he was the master.
Rex: Yeah, the word ""servant"" doesn't really apply to you, professor. After all, you creeded human life. I don't think eliana's done that lately.
Rolf: No, no, probably not. So, uh, you're not angry with me, you're not sentful?
Rex: No. You were just carrying out my grandfather's wishes. I mean, after everything I've read or heard about him, stefano dimera wasn't the kind of man people said no to.
Rolf: That's very true, rex. Look, I'm just relieved that you understand.
Rex: Oh, I do. I completely understand. But what I don't get is why grandfather wanted you to. Why was it so important to bring cassie and me into being?
Rolf: Oh. Believe me, rex, trying to understand the workings of stefano's mind was an exercise in futility. But look, let's talk about you, about that extraordinary superior intelligence. Have you made any progress yet? Have you come up wi a anything groundbreaking? Do you need my help? I would be honored to work with you, rex.
Rex: Well, I don't need any help right now, but I will remember your offer.
Rolf: Can't you even share with me what your project is?
Rex: Later. When I've had my first success, I'll let you know.
Rolf: Well, I'll look forward to it.
Rex: Uh, professor...
Rolf: Hmm?
Rex: There's something I've been looking forward to for a while now.
Rolf: Oh, really? What's that, rex?
Rex: I'm dying to see what your real hair looks like.
Rolf: My -- my real hair?
Rex: Come on, take off the wig, professor.
Rolf: I-I don't know what you're talking about. Rex --
Rex: Bald. That's what I figured. You know, you look a lot better without the rug. Now, if you'd just drop the accent... it's really cheesy, professor. What do you really sound like?
Rolf: [ Regular voice ] Well, well, well. You are certainly one smart cookie.
Rex: German. Of course. It's nice to finally meet the real professor putnam.
Rolf: I can see there is no fooling you, rex.
Rex: That's right.
Rolf: Huh. Before I go, let me give you the number of the motel where I am staying just outside town. 'S's the roadside motel. I'm listed under my mother's maiden name -- blitz.
Rex: Got it.
Rolf: Well, I will be in contact soon.
Rex: Okay.
Rolf: Ah, rex. Rex, I am so proud of you. I am as proud as if I were your own father.
Rex: Weird.
Rex: You think you're proud of me now, just wait until my project is completed. Then I'll be the one making history.
Kate: [ Laughs ]
Roman: Oh, god.
[ Both moaning ]
Roman: Come on...
Kate: [ Giggles ]
Roman: Ah... kate... kate, I don't want to hurt you.
Kate: Oh... the only way you can hurt me is if you stop.
Kate: [ Chuckles ] Mmm... I never knew the shoulder could be such an erogenous zone.
Roman: Uh-huh.
Kate: Well, there's no problems in the bedroom, that's for sure. That's rare, you know. I mean, for me. I don't think I have ever been so deeply, utterly satisfied. I think I make you happy, too.
Roman: [ Kisses shoulder ]
Kate: That's what worries me a little bit. I mean, I know I'm good with my body, but... you don't know the reason why, do you? Don't -- don't say anything, okay? I just want to -- I want to talk while I have the courage. It's about -- it's about my secret past that you're always so curious -- curious about. Roman... I guess I've been ashamed to say anything. And I don't know why I'm going to say anything now, but I... I just want you to... to really know me, because if you're going to... if you're going to love me, then you need to know all of who I really am.
Kate: When I was, um... much younger, and, um, very desperate to survive... I took -- I took money in exchange for sex. I sold my services to men. And that's what, um, worries me now. Because when you were first in pursuit of me I was so afraid that you just wanted me -- wanted me to go to bed with you. I mean, not that I don't mind jumping into bed with you. It's great, but... I wanted you to want me for me.
Kate: And now who knows? After hearing all this, you might not want me at all, right? Roman... do you still -- do you still feel -- roman? Roman?
Belle: Wow. You think I can't change.
Shawn-d: I don't mean that in a bad way. I just know that you're the type of person who worries... a lot.
Belle: So? I can go crazy sometimes, too.
Shawn-d: Oh, you? Cra-- oh, yeah. Crazy?
Belle: Yeah, you know, me and meems, girls' night out. You know how it is. Oh, whatever, shawn. I am not sensible all the time. I can go wild. Fine, I'll show you.
Shawn-d: No --
Belle: Oh, my god! Oh, my god! I am -- I'm so sorry. Seriously, I'm sorry. Wait. Wait! Guys! Shawn, is this wild enough for you?
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Shawn-d: Hey! Oh, my god!
Belle: That's gross!
Shawn-d: You started it.
Belle: It was an accident! I didn't mean to. Shawn, this is a new dress. What if I get a stain on it? Or -- it's okay. It's just a dress. I'll just change my style and start wearing jeans with holes in them.
Shawn-d: You know what? I don't want you to change a thing.
Belle: Oh, shawn, but you deserve a girl who can go crazy every -- whoa!
Shawn-d: Whoa! There goes the dress!
Belle: That's okay. I'll just take it off.
Shawn-d: Oh, no, no. No, you don'T.
Belle: Gotcha.
Shawn-d: Yeah, you did.
Belle: Come on, shawn, I never go that crazy. Oh, let's get them!
Shawn-d: What? No, come here. Come here.
John: I can't believe tony's doing this to us.
Marlena: He's not. You are.
John: No, he's doing something, all right. You're being manipulated. You've got a soft spot in your heart for those kids --
Marlena: Gosh golly, I do.
John: Of course you do. You're a wonderful mother. And I'm not saying that you shouldn't go out of your way for them. I'm just saying that tony's playing you, damn it. There's no doubt in my mind about that.
Marlena: You don't have any proof of that.
John: Well, I know of divorced couples who have raised their children without so much as even speaking to one another. That's why I don't understand why you and tony have to be so all-fired close.
Marlena: We are not so close.
John: I saw the way you were looking at him tonight.
Marlena: What?
John: At tuscan when he was dancing with kate, you couldn't keep your eyes off him.
Marlena: Do you think that I'm jealous?
John: Were you?
Marlena: Uh... I have no interest in dancing with tony.
[ Soft music playing ]
Marlena: You're my partner. In all things. Dance with me. Come on, force yourself.
Marlena: Come on.
John: [ Sighs ]
Kate: Goodbye.
Rex: Get ready, salem. My presence is about to be felt in a big way.
Lexie: It only happened once.
Hope: Lex --
Lexie: I cannot let brandon threaten my marriage.
Abe: Vin ramsell's out on bail.
Bo: I'll take the bastard down myself.
Jennifer: So we're gonna strip you down. Yeah, to the basics, and we're gonna start all over with you, jack deveraux.
Jack: Before I'm through, I'm gonna make that hunk you're dating look like quasimodo. Who is it?","Belle and Shawn continue to forgive each other. Later, they start a food fight and others join in. John and Marlena argue about the bug sweeping device. John accuses Marlena of ruining Roman for any other woman. Finally, they make up. Roman and Kate go to his place, where they argue about Tuscany and her announcing her love for him over the police radio. Later, after they make love, Kate tells him about her days as a hooker. When she looks over, Roman is asleep. Upset, she leaves. Rex is working on his project, until Rolf calls and asks to meet him at the mansion. When Rolf arrives, he begins questioning Rex about his and his sister's interests and projects. Rex figures out that Rolf is not Professor Putnam, but somebody else, so he asks Rolf why he is so interested in him and Cassie, Rolf reveals himself and takes off the wig and says that he delivered them at birth. Rolf leaves. Later, Rex talks about how his new invention will rock Salem",summ_screen
"Lexie: Dr. Jonas... what happened?
Daniel: She lost consciousness at home. Temp's 101.3.
Lexie: Has she been over-exerting herself?
Kate: No. We were at the pub for breakfast this morning. She wasn't doing cartwheels.
Lexie: Hmm. What's her B.P.?
Daniel: 80/50.
Lexie: It has to be a complication from the surgery.
Daniel: I agree.
Kate: What kind of complication? Okay, doc, I need to see you for a moment. I think you need to start talking -- now.
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E.J.: Samantha? Hey. Wait until you see the new office Mickey has for me. As soon as we install that credenza, I'm gonna be ready for anything he throws at me.
Sami: Good for you.
E.J.: Oh, listen, I had an idea. I thought we could go down to some of those secondhand stores this afternoon. You have some pretty good deals in there. Hey! And, you, young man -- I need a picture of you for my desk, please. Are you guys going out?
Sami: What does it look like? Yes, we're going to the park.
E.J.: Oh, great. Let me get a sweater. I'll come with you.
Sami: Actually, um, don't bother. You're not coming with us.
E.J.: Hmm?
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Ava: You did this to me. You -- you ought to get locked up!
Bo: Okay. Hold on.
Angelo: Back off. I said, ""back off."" George.
Ava: You left me. You left me on our wedding day, and you didn't come back! You didn't say goodbye -- nothing!
Kayla: That is enough!
Ava: Shut up! Shut up!
Steve: Wait. Don't worry. Don't worry.
Ava: I loved you. I loved you. We were gonna have kids together, a house, everything, and then you ruined it! You ruined my family!
Steve: It wasn't intentional, baby.
Ava: Say you're sorry. Say you're sorry. Go ahead and say it. Let me hear it.
Steve: I am sorry.
Ava: Say it like you mean it!
Steve: I'm sorry, baby. Please believe me.
Ava: [Chuckles] I will never, ever, ever forgive you. [Sobbing] You ruined my...
Angelo: Shh! Shh!
Bo: Hey. If we don't get out of here soon, bad things are gonna happen.
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E.J.: What do you mean? It's gonna be a beautiful day. I will go get some things together. You grab the sunscreen.
Sami: E.J., you're not listening to me. You're not coming with us.
E.J.: What do you mean I'm not coming with you? Do you remember what happened last time you took them to the park on your own? Johnny wouldn't stop crying, and Allie got a rash.
Sami: Are you implying that I can't take care of my children by myself?
E.J.: No, that's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying it's a lot easier if we do this together.
Sami: I'll be fine. I have taken care of them on my own a million times.
E.J.: I have no doubt that you'll be fine, but I thought we had agreed that we were going to try and spend more time together as a family.
Sami: Where is Allie's hat? I was just holding it.
E.J.: I don't know. It's probably over here where you left it. This hat?
Sami: [Sighs]
E.J.: Look, Samantha, I would -- I'd really like to come. Please?
Sami: I don't think it's a very good idea. What about your client? What if she needs you? You should be here waiting for her call.
E.J.: Do not tell me that this is about Nicole.
Sami: Are you kidding? I specifically asked you not to take the case. I don't want you working with her.
E.J.: I thought that we had this conversation last night.
Sami: I'm so surprised you remember, because obviously it wasn't sinking in, or you thought, what, I was gonna wake up this morning and have some complete change of heart?
E.J.: No. I thought you might, if given a little time, come to realize the folly of some of your actions.
Sami: My actions?
E.J.: Your actions. Do you remember? Your behavior was so disgusting, you almost got us kicked out of Chez Rouge.
Sami: Oh, spare me, okay? Maggie, first of all, was on my side, and you're acting like Nicole was an innocent victim.
E.J.: You were both acting like a couple of babies.
Sami: And why am I the one getting the lecture?
E.J.: Because you're my wife.
Sami: Be very careful how you use that word -- only in the presence of a government employee.
E.J.: All right. Okay. Look. I'm sorry. Samantha, please. Can we just forget about last night?
Sami: Are you kidding? I would love to. So, does that mean you're gonna call Nicole and let her know you're dropping her as a client?
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Daniel: All right, I'm gonna need a CBC with diff, chem-7, amylase, and lipase. Also a blood culture. Oh, and call radiology. I want a C.T. of her abdomen.
Nurse: Yes, doctor.
Daniel: And make her NPO.
Kate: What's wrong with her?
Daniel: I told you. We won't know until we run some tests.
Kate: Okay, but you're the specialist. You're supposed to have an idea, right?
Daniel: I don't like to speculate, and I can't diagnose accurately unless I have all the facts.
Kate: How long is that gonna take?
Daniel: We'll be done with this when we're done with this. Why don't you go grab some coffee right there in the lounge?
Kate: Well, if she's just having tests, I think I should be able to stay.
Lexie: Kate, please. We will let you know as soon as we know anything.
Chelsea: Don't be fighting with them, Grandma.
Kate: Oh, sweetheart.
Chelsea: Dr. Jonas will take good care of me, right?
Daniel: There. See that? Chelsea's on board.
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Nick: Hey. Morgan called. She said Chelsea passed out. What's going on?
Kate: They think that, supposedly, she's had a complication from the operation, but I think there's something that Dr. Jonas knows that he's just not letting on.
Chelsea: Nick.
Nick: You...are not supposed to be here right now. We're supposed to have our John Hughes movie marathon today.
Chelsea: I'm sorry.
Daniel: Okay, people. Everyone who doesn't have a medical degree needs to clear out. Chelsea needs to rest.
Chelsea: I guess ""Ferris Bueller"" will have to wait, huh?
Nick: Maybe tomorrow. Okay? [Door opens, closes]
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Bo: How you holding up, Fancy Face?
Hope: I'm great.
Bo: Sit down over here.
Ava: Hey. What do you think of him now, huh? Your husband -- he's not as great as you thought he was.
Kayla: I'm sure he didn't mean to hurt you.
Ava: You're defending him? You're defending him after everything that I just told you. My God, he has you snowed.
Bo: Come on. I've known Steve most of my life.
Hope: Bo. I know you're hurting.
Ava: [Chuckles]
Hope: But we can help.
Ava: Oh. You want to help me?
Hope: If you'll let us, yes.
Ava: Come on. Look at you guys. Look at the way you look at me. You think I'm crazy.
Hope: No, Ava, we don't.
Kayla: You could get treatment.
Ava: ""Treatment""? But I've been treated. I have been locked up in a padded cell. I have been pumped full of drugs. They really took great care of me. This is your fault. God, I hate you. I hate all of you!
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Sami: Do it, E.J. Call her. Tell her to get herself a new lawyer.
E.J.: I will absolutely not do that, Samantha. It would be completely unprofessional.
Sami: Well, then I guess it's clear where your priorities lay.
E.J.: Now, you listen to me. Hey. Don't question my priorities. My priorities are to you and those children. That's why I took this job in the first place. I don't have any other income, Samantha.
Sami: A job, yes. Working for the devil, no.
E.J.: Why do you insist on doing this? I mean, it's ridiculous. This whole thing about exaggerating the situation with Nicole is getting really old.
Sami: You're the one who's underestimating her. Maybe you just can't help yourself. With all that DiMera arrogance, you think you're invincible. Why don't you ask Victor how he felt when she almost succeeded in murdering him?
E.J.: What would you like me to do? Shall I get some bodyguards?
Sami: This isn't a joke to me. I'm talking about the safety of my children.
E.J.: She's not gonna come anywhere near your children.
Sami: Do you not know her at all? You're her lawyer. She's gonna find a way to be around you, be around here, if for no other reason just to irritate me.
E.J.: Samantha [Sighs] It's a simple divorce. It's going to take a few weeks.
Sami: Don't be naive, E.J. She's gonna find a way to drag it out for as long as she wants.
E.J.: Great. I bill her by the hour, okay? Now, can we please just put this behind us? Let's just go and take the kids out, shall we?
Sami: No. No. Not until you make that call.
E.J.: Samantha, I'm not going to do it.
Sami: E.J., until you drop Nicole, you're not going to the park or anywhere with your son.
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Daniel: How you doing? Huh? Let's try and bring this fever down. Give her 500 milligrams of acetaminophen.
Nurse: Okay.
Chelsea: Everybody's gone. You can tell me the truth now.
Daniel: Just try and rest, okay?
Lexie: He's right, Chelsea. You need to rest.
Chelsea: What's wrong with me?
Daniel: Well, it's, uh, too early to tell, okay?
Chelsea: Why do you guys keep giving each other looks?
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Nick: Coffee?
Kate: Oh, yeah. Thanks. Thank you.
Nick: Did you get ahold of Billie?
Kate: Um, no, I didn't. I left a message on her voicemail. I just wish that she was here. Chelsea really needs her mother right now.
Nick: She's got you. The next best thing, right?
Kate: Yeah. Right.
Nick: I think Bo's probably on his way, as well. I tried calling him, but I couldn't get through to his cellphone.
Kate: I know. I tried calling him. I called him at home. There was no answer, which I thought was weird since he was just released from the hospital. I even called Caroline. She hasn't talked to him since yesterday. I wonder where he is.
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Ava: You. You are the most handsome man I have...ever seen. I couldn't wait to say ""I do"" and spend the rest of our lives together. ""You may kiss the bride."" [Giggles] Do you know we were gonna spend our honeymoon in Vegas? Do you remember that? We were gonna stay in a tacky, little motel, and we were gonna order room service every night and every morning, and then... we'd just stay in bed... all day. Do you hear that? [Exhales sharply] Do you hear that? They're -- they're playing our song -- the music. Let's dance. Let's dance. Mm. Mm. Who invited you? Who invited you here? This is my day -- my day!
Steve: This is your day, baby.
Ava: No. No. You married her. She's the one. You destroyed my life!
Kayla: What about the lives that you destroyed?!
Ava: What?
Kayla: What about the pilots? What about my Pop?
Ava: The plane wasn't supposed to crash.
Kayla: It did, and I hold you personally responsible.
Ava: I'm sorry. I am sorry about your pop.
Kayla: You're sorry? You're sorry by holding us all hostage here?
Ava: None of this would have happened if you hadn't taken my man.
Steve: This isn't Kayla's fault, Ava. It's not Kayla's fault.
Ava: She tricked me. [Laughs] You've all -- you all tricked me. Thought you could pull a fast one on the crazy lady, right? Oh, the joke's on you guys. Hey, George. You guys, you all miss your pop so much, huh? Why don't I just arrange a little reunion in hell? I want them dead.
Bo: Easy, now.
Ava: Do it.
Kayla: Ava! Ava, please!
Steve: Wait. Wait.
Kayla: Please listen to me. Listen to me. Listen to me. Listen. I know you have a heart.
Ava: [Chuckling] No, I do not.
Kayla: No, no, no, no. No. You're a good person. You're a good person. You know, you've had some bad knocks. But you wouldn't kill an innocent baby. You wouldn't. Listen. Ava -- Ava, look at me. Do -- do you feel the baby kick? Do you feel that? Do you feel the baby? You tell George -- you tell George to put the gun down. Tell him to put it down.
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E.J.: How dare you. How dare you...blackmail me with my own son.
Sami: He's my son, too, and I offered you a choice. What you do with it is your problem.
E.J.: Oh, you gave me a choice? That rings a bell, eh? I guess you showed me, Samantha. You know what you could do just to really rub it in, to give yourself the upper hand? Why don't you say that I hit Johnny? I mean, you'd do the same thing to me that you did to Lucas.
Sami: I have to remember to thank Nicole for telling you that story.
E.J.: Don't. To be honest with you, when she told me, I wasn't that surprised.
Sami: E.J., are you daring me to play dirty right now? Because I am fine with that.
E.J.: No. No. No. All right, no, okay? Can we just please stop this stupid, petty fighting?
Sami: Because let's not forget -- we do have that appointment with the immigration officer coming up, and I have so much I would like to tell him.
E.J.: Samantha, you're not going to do that.
Sami: Want to bet?
E.J.: Yes. I know that you don't want both of your children growing up without a father.
Sami: Then you are in for one hell of a surprise, E.J.
E.J.: All right. I'm thinking, strangely enough, that maybe for once...Uncle John was right.
Sami: About what?
E.J.: About the real reason that you don't want me working with Nicole.
Sami: I have told you the real reason 100 times. She's a money-grubbing, backstabbing bitch.
E.J.: You're jealous. [Chuckles] You're jealous. [Laughs]
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Daniel: I wish all my patients were as good as you.
Chelsea: Right.
Daniel: No, I mean it. You'd be surprised how many people are afraid of a little pinprick. Even a grown man.
Chelsea: Seriously?
Daniel: Seriously. Yeah. There was this one guy that I was treating when I was doing my training, and he, uh -- well, never mind.
Chelsea: You can't do that. It's against the rules. You have to finish.
Daniel: I really, really shouldn't. You know, doctor/patient confidentiality.
Chelsea: Come on. It's me. Please?
Daniel: Okay. All right. But it doesn't leave this room.
Chelsea: I swear.
Daniel: Well, there was, um, there was this guy. He was a football player, right? Just huge. Like, oh, 6'4"", 250. Just rock solid. He, uh, he came into the office there to get his physical. We took his temperature, blood pressure, and everything was cool. It was all good. But then we looked at his records, and we realized that this guy hasn't had a tetanus shot in like 15 years.
Chelsea: Uh-oh.
Daniel: ""Uh-oh"" is right. But this guy -- he was sweating. His heart was thumping. He was as white as a sheet. He was trying to act all macho, like it was no big deal. He's a football player, remember?
Chelsea: I remember. So, what happened?
Daniel: Well... the first thing that we always do is we clean the injection site with alcohol. And I kid you not -- the second that cotton ball hit his skin, it was lights out.
Chelsea: He fainted?
Daniel: Mm-hmm.
Chelsea: Before you even gave him the shot?
Daniel: Yeah. And this guy -- he could hold his own with anybody out there on the field. But you show him a little needle, and [Clicks tongue] Nighty-night.
Chelsea: Well, he better pray that he never has to get an I.V.
Daniel: Yeah. Well, that would be the day that I call in sick.
Chelsea: I'm scared. [Door opens]
Nurse: Doctor, we have some stat results.
Daniel: [Clears throat] Thank you. Put a rush on the rest of these tests.
Nurse: I'll call the lab.
Chelsea: Dr. Jonas... what? It's not good, is it?
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Kayla: This baby didn't do anything to you. You're angry. I understand that. I'm sorry. We're all sorry for what happened to you.
Hope: She's right. We are.
Ava: He just kicked. He just kicked. Did you feel that?
Kayla: It's amazing, isn't it?
Steve: Talk to me. Come here.
Angelo: What?
Steve: Listen, man. We got to do something. We got to help Ava. Now, if we all die, she's responsible. The guilt will eat her alive.
Angelo: Look, you lied to her. As far as I'm concerned, this is the most sane thing she's done in a long time.
Steve: Oh, really? You want to see your cousin spend the rest of her life behind bars? Is that what you want?
Angelo: No. Didn't you ever hear of temporary insanity?
Steve: Don't you want to protect her?
Angelo: What do you think I'm doing?
Steve: I don't think you are. Now I think there's still a chance for her. I think you believe that, too. She's a good girl. She's not like her old man. She's not a cold-blooded killer.
Angelo: Put the gun down.
Ava: What -- what are you doing?
Angelo: Look, I think we ought to rethink this.
Ava: What are you talking about? It's too late. We -- we can't turn back.
Angelo: No, no, no, no. It's not too late. Let's just discuss it, okay?
Ava: There's nothing to discuss.
Angelo: I don't want you getting hurt, all right?
Steve: Ava... we only want what's best for you.
Ava: But you were best for me, Patch. All I ever wanted was you, and now look at me. I've got nothing.
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Chelsea: It's bad, right? You can tell me.
Daniel: Well, let's not go there yet, okay? Let's just wait till we get all the results.
Chelsea: Don't -- don't you think that I should at -- at least be prepared?
Daniel: You really want to know what I think? I think you need to find something else to focus on.
Chelsea: Like what?
Daniel: Oh, I don't know. Whatever rocks your world. Hmm? A funny movie, maybe? A favorite vacation? Well, I'm sure you've been a lot of places. No? Well, if you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Chelsea: Um... I'd -- I'd probably go back to New York. Or if I could go anywhere, um... Australia.
Daniel: Excellent choice. I've been there many times myself.
Chelsea: To surf, right?
Daniel: From Burley to Black Rock.
Chelsea: When was the last time that you were there?
Daniel: [Whistles] Oh, I'd say a couple years. A buddy of mine, he lives on the -- he lives on the Gold Coast, so he shows me all the local haunts. And there is nothing like waking up before sunrise and just paddling your board out. Well, without getting barreled in the green room. It is pretty gnarly.
Chelsea: Well, the waves sound awesome.
Daniel: Oh. Well, they are. And you haven't lived until you've wiped out and been washed over the falls by cow bombie, right near Margaret River. Deepwater Break.
Chelsea: Well, what other recommendations can you make for someone that doesn't really know how to hang ten?
Daniel: Well, do you like to dance? Well, Sydney has some just sweet nightlife. This might sound a little touristy, but there is this place called Neptune Island, just off the Southern Coast, where they have some intense cage-diving expeditions.
Chelsea: As in sharks?
Daniel: As in great white sharks.
Chelsea: And you've done it?
Daniel: Nose to nose with nature's fiercest.
Chelsea: Weren't you scared?
Daniel: Hell, yeah. I was freaked out of my mind. Yeah. But you should have seen it. Their teeth -- they must be like this big. Crazy.
Chelsea: Well, in that case, I think I'll pass on the experience.
Daniel: You could lounge out on the boat, just work on your tan.
Chelsea: That sounds like a vacation.
Daniel: You'll be there, Chelsea... probably sooner than you think.
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Steve: How's everybody doing?
Kayla: I'm all right.
Bo: Fancy Face?
Hope: I'm good.
Steve: I'm really sorry about this, guys.
Bo: Man, if I hear you say that one more time --
Steve: What are you gonna do, tie me up?
Bo: [Chuckles] [Echoing] Hardy har. Hey, you want to make it up to us?
Steve: [Echoing] Anything, buddy.
Bo: Okay. Fine. How about you get the next round at the Cheatin''' Heart?
Kayla: So?
Bo: Yeah. So, we got ourselves a deal?
Steve: It's a deal.
Bo: [Normal voice] Besides, the four of us -- we've been in worse jams than this.
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Sami: [Scoffs] You think I'm jealous of Nicole Walker? How could you even suggest that?
E.J.: Well, I mean, she's very attractive.
Sami: Oh, yeah, in comparison to a basset hound.
E.J.: A basset hound? Right. You're not jealous. No, of course. Silly.
Sami: Of her and her 12-year-old boy's body? No, actually, not jealous.
E.J.: The body of a 12-year-old boy. [Clears throat] Let me tell you something, Samantha. Just about every living, breathing man in Chez Rouge would very much disagree with that statement.
Sami: That's because she came into the restaurant practically naked, E.J.
E.J.: Oh, you mean the dress she was wearing? I didn't have a problem with it.
Sami: No, of course you didn't, because, as it turns out, you're like every other man that turns to jelly when they see a slinky blonde like her come into the room.
E.J.: Let me get this straight. So this beautiful blonde girl walks into a room, everybody gets upset, and you're not jealous?
Sami: Stop saying that.
E.J.: Of course you're not jealous. Come on, Samantha. Admit it. There's a part of you that just doesn't like the fact that I'm working with this beautiful, soon-to-be single girl.
Sami: She started off attractive and now she's beautiful, E.J.? Come on. Give me a break. What, are you already falling for her?
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Chelsea: Well, it worked.
Daniel: Oh, yeah. A little exercise in distraction?
Chelsea: Yeah. The next time I'm scared, I'll just...picture myself going nose to nose with a great white.
Daniel: Not the outcome I was looking for. Oh, look at that right there. I got a smile out of you, though.
Chelsea: Yes, you did. It's pretty amazing.
Daniel: Well, you've got a lot to smile about, Chelsea.
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Kayla: Stephanie's gonna be so worried.
Bo: Yeah. Chelsea, too.
Steve: Well, if they're worried, that must mean they're looking for us. It's only a matter of time.
Bo: Yeah, well, Hope doesn't have much time. They better get here quick. Hope, you hanging in there? Fancy Fa-- Hope?
Kayla: She's unconscious, Bo?
Bo: Hope! Hope, come on. Wake up. Hope, wake up. Hope, come on. Hope!
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Daniel: Your heart is racing. You feeling okay? You look a little flushed.
Chelsea: I'm fine.
Daniel: Okay. I'm gonna run down to the lab, find out what's taking so long. You gonna be all right?
Chelsea: Mm-hmm.
Daniel: Okay. All right.
Chelsea: [Sighs] You are such an idiot.
Daniel: You took my advice.
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Kate: Any news?
Daniel: Not yet.
Nick: Can we see her?
Daniel: Yeah, but not for long. She needs --
Nick: To rest? We understand.
Daniel: Yeah.
Kate: Thanks.
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Chelsea: You guys are still here.
Kate: Yes, and I'm not going anywhere until you are 100%.
Nick: Same goes for me.
Chelsea: Don't you have class?
Nick: I cancelled it.
Chelsea: Nick...
Nick: Chelsea, I don't want to hear it. This is where I need to be right now -- with you.
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Bo: Hope?
Kayla: Hope!
Bo: Come on. Wake up. Don't do this. Come on, Fancy Face. Wake up. Hope!
Steve: She needs help. Can't you see that? Untie her.
Kayla: I'm a doctor. Untie me.
Bo: What are you doing just standing there? Call 911.
Kayla: She's lost a lot of blood. She needs to get to the hospital. Come on, please.
Bo: Thanks, man. Just untie us -- would you do -- how is she, huh?
George: Still breathing. Nothing to worry about.
Bo: Untie her, would you?! What's the matter with you?!
George: I don't like your attitude.
Kayla: Bo! Bo!
Steve: Why'd you have to do that for?
George: Shut up. You want a piece of this, mouth?
Steve: Come on!
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E.J.: No, I'm falling for her. I'm just making an observation.
Sami: Have her. I don't care. If you want Nicole, fine. Just remember -- you, um, can't have everything.
E.J.: All right. Let me...
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Kate: Are you sure you're comfortable? Is there anything I could do for you?
Chelsea: I'm fine. Would you please stop asking me if I need anything?
Nick: We're just trying to help you.
Chelsea: I know that you both mean well. If you keep acting like there's something wrong with me, eventually I'm gonna believe it.
Kate: Okay. You're right.
Chelsea: Okay. So let's just act like everything is normal. Can we do that?
Kate: Yep. Yep. I can do that.
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Lexie: Did you get the results?
Daniel: Uh, yeah. Yeah, I did.
Lexie: And?
Daniel: Uh... it's not good, Lexie.
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Steve: Sweetness, you think Hope's gonna be all right?
Kayla: It's a clean wound. It's good. You know, less chance of infection. But she's lost a lot of blood. We need to get her to the hospital as soon as we can.
Steve: Are you listening, George? She needs a hospital. Come on. Help us out here. What am I wasting my breath for?
Angelo: What's going on?
Steve: Hope passed out. Your goon here pistol-whipped Bo.
George: Sorry, boss. He left me no choice.
Angelo: It's okay. Wait outside. Oh. Let's see. No. The pulses are strong. They're fine.
Steve: Oh, so you're an M.D. now?
Kayla: I am a doctor. Just let me go, and I'll check them out.
Angelo: Right.
Steve: Ava. Ava!
Ava: Hmm?
Steve: My friends need help. They need a hospital.
Ava: Oh, no. If Angelo says they're okay, they're okay. Just forget about them, okay? Hey, guess what. You want to hear my news?
Kayla: ""News""?
Ava: I've been doing a lot of thinking, and I finally made a decision. It's one that involves everyone.
Kayla: You're gonna let us go?
Ava: No. I'm actually kind of getting used to having you around. I like the company. So I'm not gonna kill you.
Steve: Well, that's good news. So untie us.
Ava: What? What is this? I tell you I'm gonna spare your life and you can't even say thank you? Where are your manners?
Steve: Thank you, Ava. Now, how long do you plan on keeping us locked up here? Days? Weeks? What?
Ava: I don't know. It's more like months. Nine months. Well, maybe not nine. How far along are you in your pregnancy?
Kayla: Why do you care?
Ava: Because you're my surrogate.
Kayla: Your what?
Ava: The baby that you're carrying is mine.
Steve: God, Ava, no. No, Ava.
Ava: Oh, and I really, really, really, really hope that it's gonna be a boy 'cause I have all these boys' names picked out.
Kayla: Do you really think I'm gonna give you my baby?
Ava: Mm-hmm. Look, I know it's gonna be difficult at first, but it's not like you don't already have a kid. So now we'll both have one.
Kayla: You're crazier than I thought.
Ava: Oh, Patch. Patch, I hope he gets most of your genes, 'cause I want him to have your smile. You have the best smile.
Steve: There is no way you're taking our baby.
Ava: What? Why don't you consider it payback, yeah, for ruining my life?
Steve: ""Payback""? You can't be serious.
Ava: Oh, God. Stop complaining. That's a fair trade.
Kayla: You're never gonna get away with this.
Ava: Well, I guess we'll have to see, won't we? Oh, oh, hey. There's one itty- bitty, minor, little thing I forgot to mention to you guys. Once you have my baby, then I'm gonna decide who gets to live and who dies. Bye.
Steve: Sweetness... I'm sorry.
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Kate: Is she really going to be all right?
Daniel: I'll do my damnedest to make sure.
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Philip: John has ruined your father's job and reputation. If he keeps hitching his future to John, things will get worse.
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"Nicole: DNA results? Prisoner? EJ, what are you up to? I'm gonna find out.
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Stefano: Hmm. That was the orderly from the asylum. Rafael escaped this morning.
EJ: You don't seem very upset about that.
Stefano: He's dead. Fell off a cliff.
EJ: What?
Stefano: Hmm.
EJ: [Sighs] Guess that'll teach him he ought to look wherever he's going. [Laughing] Ohh, wow! I mean, I certainly never intended for him to... be dead, but... this is very tidy. [Sighs] Samantha. Check. And mate.
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Ciara: Theo, you have to promise.
Theo: No! I wanna go now!
Rafe 2: Hold on a second there, little man. You're not going anywhere, you hear me?
Ciara: Daddy? Daddy!
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Taylor: Hey. Hi.
EJ: Taylor.
Taylor: I'm sure you heard the good news about Theo and Ciara?
Stefano: No. No, no, no. We haven't.
Taylor: Oh, they tracked down a young girl in Centerville who saw them. Yeah, Bo and Hope, they're already there.
Stefano: Thank God!
Taylor: Yeah, the girl said they're fine. They were just hungry, and Lexie's certain that they're gonna be home soon.
Stefano: Oh, thank God.
EJ: That's wonderful. Thank you for telling us. Nice that somebody keeps us in the loop, huh?
Taylor: Yeah, well, I'm sure Lexie was just waiting until she knew for sure to tell you.
Stefano: All right, fine. Look, I am going to tell Katherine. I will leave you two alone. Okay, thank you. [Muttering] She told me... I don't understand that. Oh! Katherine.
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Kate: Hello, my love.
Stefano: Taylor just informed us that they think they know where Theodore is.
Kate: [Joyful laugh]
Stefano: I know. I know, I know. [Laughs] Ah, the only trouble is, uh... Alexandra didn't feel the need to tell me. And...Elvis told me that I was on thin ice because I did not agree with some of his suggestions, see? Oh, God. Children!
Kate: Agh! Tell me about it. I'm going to be racking up the frequent flyer miles visiting Lucas in Hong Kong and Philip and Parker, wherever they land. I don't know. London. I'll tell you what. Why don't you say that we get out of here and get some fresh air?
Stefano: Good idea. Let's take a page from Theodore's book, huh? And run away from home. Come on...let's go.
Kate: [Laughs] Thank you.
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Taylor: So you and your father seemed to be in a pretty intense conversation when I got here. Of course, things are...always pretty intense around here.
EJ: Taylor...
Taylor: You know, um... maybe I should just go to another job or something and just decompress.
EJ: The conversation that I just had with my father, that... involved you.
Taylor: Well, there's nothing to say about me, 'cause I'm going.
EJ: What if you didn't have to go? What if Nicole went?
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Nicole: Glad to see your good intensions were short lived.
Chloe: You're back.
Nicole: Yes. Trust me. No judgment here. I'm glad to have the company. Uh, excuse me. Can I have what she's having? And just keep 'em coming.
Bartender: Absolutely.
Nicole: So, um... you need a little fortification to face life at Maggie's, and I need some to face Chez DiMera.
Chloe: What happened?
Nicole: I don't know, exactly. But I'm gonna find out.
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Bo: No. No, no, no. Nothing that ever happened between your mommy and me was ever your fault. Yes, baby, we--we had our problems. But it wasn't because of you, okay? Your mommy and me, we just didn't work hard enough to keep our family together. We didn't...we didn't work hard enough to see things the same way, all right? But you gotta know something. You gotta remember this. Mommy and I, we--we will never be happy at home if you're not there with us. Okay? [Crying] My God. You're the most precious, precious person in the world to us. And we love you. Love you very, very, very much.
Ciara: I love you too, Daddy.
Bo: Okay. Okay. [Gasps] And you are one amazing friend. You--you hung in there with Ciara. You were...there with her all the time; made sure she wasn't alone. And I'm sure at times that was pretty scary, huh? Yeah. But you hung in there. You're a true and loyal friend, and that says an awful lot about you.
Theo: Thank you.
Bo: Yeah. But the two of you have to remember something. No matter what's going on at home, what problems you have, running away is never the answer, okay? You scared an awful lot of people. 'Cause running away is not the answer --ever, ever, ever.
Theo: Ever.
Bo: Ever.
Ciara: I promise, Daddy.
Bo: Oh, good. Good. That's my girl. Ohh. Oh, my goodness. We better call your mommy. I'm sure she wants to know you're safe and okay. All right? [Sniffles]
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[Phone rings]
Hope: Do you have them?
Bo: Yeah, they're here. Both of them are here, and they are fine. I'm gonna let you talk to your daughter, okay?
Ciara: Hi, Mommy.
Hope: Oh, baby! Ohh, God, thank God you're okay. I love you so much.
Ciara: I love you too, Mommy.
Hope: Okay, I'll see you when you get here, okay? I've missed you so much. I can't wait to see you.
Ciara: Me, either.
Hope: Tell Theo that his mommy and daddy can't wait to see him too, okay?
Ciara: Okay, I will.
Bo: Hey, I'm gonna hang up right now so we can get there and you can get some real hugs.
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Lexie: So they're safe and sound.
Stefano: Oh, you know, I'm so relieved to hear that. My God, I'll be right over.
Lexie: Actually, um, we think Theo may need a little time to decompress. I'll call you tomorrow and set something up, okay?
Stefano: Fine. Give him a hug for me.
Lexie: I will.
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[Phone beeps off]
Stefano: Hmm. I have been cordially asked to...stay away.
Kate: Ohh. [Scoffs] I'm sorry.
Stefano: Oh, it's all right. Anyway, the important thing is that Theodore is safe and sound. That's all that counts. I'll go over there sometime when Abraham is taking a bath or something. You know, I know what I'm going to do. I am going to call Chad, okay?
Kate: Stef--
Stefano: Because he's always been worried about Theo.
Kate: But...honey...
Stefano: Yeah?
Kate: You don't have to call him; he's right in there.
Stefano: That's great. It's serendipity.
Kate: He's with Abigail.
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Ciara: Mommy, I can't breathe.
Hope: Oh, baby! Oh, thank God you're back. We were so scared, so scared.
Bo: So were your folks, little man. They love you and miss you an awful lot.
Theo: We went on a truck!
Bo: Yeah, we figured that out; that's how you got so far away from home.
Hope: Hundreds of people were looking for you, praying for both of you.
Theo: I'm hungry.
Ciara: Me too.
Hope: Hey, I bet you are. How 'bout we get something?
Bo: Okay, why don't you take these guys and go grab something to eat. I gotta talk to Rafe here for a second.
Hope: Rafe, again, thank you. My God, thank you. Thank you so much. Okay, let's go. Whoops! Let's go, kids.
Bo: All right, see you in a second.
Hope: Okay.
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Rafe 2: [Sighs]
Bo: Okay, man, uh... well, we know how the kids got here. What I don't know is how the heck did you find them?
Rafe 2: Well...I'll tell you.
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Nicole: Do you remember when I told you I was trying to figure out how EJ could have engineered Rafe's accident?
Chloe: Yeah.
Nicole: Okay, well... I haven't, but... well, figured it out, anyway. But something strange happened to me when I left. I went on a walk to clear my head, and I heard Vivian braying to that mutant that follows her around. And I hid, because, of course, I didn't want to have another run-in with her. But she was, um... she was talking about the DiMeras. And...that there was a prisoner in the basement.
Chloe: They have a prisoner in the basement?
Nicole: And I realized... I knew when they were having something built in the basement, and EJ told me not to ask any questions, and so I didn't. But this happened before the accident. And--and Vivian, she was trying to figure out who was in there, but she couldn't. I think I know. I think it was Rafe.
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EJ: I just told my father... I'm divorcing Nicole.
Taylor: What, be-- because of me?
EJ: No, I'm doing it because we love each other, and this is the only solution to this situation.
Taylor: Okay, you know what? I'm not sure that I agree with either one of those statements, but what I do know is it will break Nicole's heart, and I will not be a part of breaking my sister's heart.
EJ: This has nothing to do with you, all right? I'm doing this for all of our sakes.
Taylor: No! I won't let you.
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Chad: Do you think it'd be all right if I called Lexie? I'm gonna call Lexie, let her know that I'm thinking about her.
Abigail: Yeah, I think that'd be really nice.
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[Cell phone rings]
Chad: Hello?
Kate: Hi! Chad, it's me. I have really good news. They've found Theo. He's fine and he's on his way home.
Chad: Oh, my God, that's great. And--and Ciara?
Kate: Oh, she's fine too. I have a favor to ask you, though. I am at the pier, and I'm waiting for a client to come in on their yacht. I'm supposed to text them, and my phone has gone absolutely haywire, and I am in desperate need of a tech-savvy young man.
Chad: Uh, yeah, yeah. No problem.
Kate: [Sighs] I am in your debt forever. And believe me, that is a very good place to be. Mission accomplished. Mwah! On to step two.
Stefano: Thank you.
Chad: See you later.
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Bo: I'd just like to know how you found the kids. I mean, this runaway girl gave us a lead, but... you were there before I got there.
Rafe 2: Yeah? Ah, well, uh, let me go back a little, try and explain.
Bo: Sure, that'd be great.
Rafe 2: I don't know how much your brother's told you or... said, but, um...I've been having a little trouble ever since the accident.
Bo: Yeah, well, my brother hasn't told me anything. He's notoriously tight- lipped about the people who work for him.
Rafe 2: Well, nice to know. Well, anyway, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. And, um... you maybe noticed I've been doing a pretty lousy job at the station. Anyway, I asked for a leave of absence right about the same time that the kids went missing. So naturally, Roman freaked out on me, bit my head off.
Bo: Yeah, he's good at that.
Rafe 2: Yeah. But you know what? It didn't take me long to see that he was right. The truth is...he and I, we weren't on such great terms, and, um... so I started to look for Theo and Ciara myself. I knew that you and Roman, you were covering all the usual bases. But I gotta tell you... there was this case in my rookie year where this kid, um, he stowed away on a delivery truck. I didn't want to say anything because, uh, you know, maybe I was way off base here, all right?
Bo: Obviously you weren't.
Rafe 2: Well, right. And that's how I found the kids.
Bo: Heh! Before I did?
Rafe 2: Right again, hmm?
Bo: When I got there, I noticed the grip you had on Theo.
Rafe 2: Well, uh...you see--
Bo: Were you concerned that he was gonna take off or something?
Rafe 2: He was scared of me. He was giving me some attitude, and, uh, I thought he might take off again.
Bo: Thanks, man. I am gonna tell Roman about the great job you did. Thanks.
Rafe 2: My pleasure.
Bo: From the bottom of my heart, thanks.
Rafe 2: Okay. [Sniffs]
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Chloe: Wait...so you think that EJ kept Rafe locked in a basement?
Nicole: Mm-hmm. I think he and Stefano were in it together.
Chloe: Why?
Nicole: Why not? Look what they did to John Black. And I have a feeling those two are more easily threatened than they let on.
Chloe: Oh, okay, I'm sorry. I'm probably missing something here, but... even if Rafe was locked in a basement, do you think he'd just let that slide? He wouldn't mention it later on to, I don't know, say his boss at the police station?
Nicole: Well, uhh! They made it so John Black couldn't remember anything. Maybe Rafe doesn't even remember.
Chloe: Okay, well, how long was he locked up for? If it was more than a couple hours, don't you think Sami would have noticed he wasn't there?
Nicole: You're being negative about my theory.
Chloe: I'm kind of confused.
Nicole: Look... I overheard Vivian just a few minutes ago, and we already talked about how Rafe isn't acting like Rafe. Even Sami thinks he's weird. Mm. You know what? Johnny has this little remote control car. He can make it do whatever he wants from the next room. Maybe they did something like that to Rafe.
Chloe: Yeah, that is plausible. That happens all the time.
Nicole: Okay, you keep this up, I'm not gonna tell you the good part.
Chloe: What's the good part?
Nicole: Do you know what this is?
Chloe: Garbage?
Nicole: It's a DNA report. From the person that was in that basement. I think it's gonna match Rafe's. And then I would be able to prove that EJ and Stefano kidnapped Rafe and they took over his mind.
Chloe: Okay, Nicole, if any of this is even a little bit, almost true, what if EJ finds out that you know? Aren't you scared?
Nicole: No, I'm not scared. I'm his wife.
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EJ: I am divorcing Nicole. There is nothing that you can do to stop me.
Taylor: Well, I can make it pointless. Look, I am leaving no matter what you do. There's no reason, once I'm gone, that you and Nicole can't go back to how things were before.
EJ: But we can't, all right? Because I won't!
Taylor: Why not?
EJ: Because I met you. Because I love you. I'm not gonna spend the rest of my life living some charade. Please.
Taylor: Just listen to me, okay? Listen. You and Nicole...and those kids, you have something very, very special together. You are a family. She loves them. She loves you.
EJ: That's why I have to divorce her. I have to do the right thing, because I love her too.
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Stefano: Well, well, well, look at you. [Laughs] You're actually writing something, and with a pen. How delightfully un-technical.
Abigail: Mr. DiMera.
Stefano: Well, I'm glad I bumped into you. I have great news. My grandson has been found.
Abigail: I-I know. Chad was here when your wife called him. That's great.
Stefano: Do you mind?
Abigail: Do I have a choice?
Stefano: So, ahem. What can I get you? We celebrate.
Abigail: So I can have a free coffee while you twist my arm?
Stefano: [Chuckles] I'm sor-- I'm sorry, I don't understand.
Abigail: Mr. DiMera.
Stefano: Yeah?
Abigail: You don't wanna talk to me about your grandson or about my writing. You wanna talk to me about Chad because you don't want him working at the hospital this summer in the internship.
Stefano: Clever girl. You're absolutely right. Yes, I want him to work with me.
Abigail: And you always get what you want, don't you?
Stefano: Abigail, ahem, I want you to understand something. I want him to work at DiMera Enterprises with me. Not for my sake, but for his.
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Kate: Ohh. Wow! Seems so simple once you know how.
Chad: You said if I helped you, you'd be in debt to me.
Kate: [Unzips purse] So...what do you want?
Chad: To know why you really wanted to see me.
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Taylor: You love her too? That's great. And, you know, in another month, you can find another woman that you love, and then another and then--and then--and then-- I don't know, soon you can have a whole magazine subscription, and they could all come and live in your house together and share in your big love!
EJ: Taylor, would you just please listen to me?
Taylor: No, you know what? I don't want to hear it! I don't want to. Because yesterday, I almost made love to my sister's husband on the way to my mother's internment. I don't even know who I am anymore, and now you want to tell me that you want to divorce Nicole because of me, and that you love her too?
EJ: I love the way she is with my kids. And...I love how brave she is. And I love how funny she is. I love that she allows me to be me. And that would be perfect... if I were in love with her. But I'm not in love with her. I'm in love with you.
Taylor: Well... you can draw some pretty fine distinctions. But an eloquent speech does not change the fact that what you are about to do is the emotional equivalent of running over Nicole with a truck. It seems that I'm a part of it, whether I like it or not.
EJ: Taylor, the--the damage has been done. This truck you're talking about has been heading toward Nicole from the moment that I first set eyes on you. What's best for her? To spend some half life... waiting for a man to love her who's never going to love her in the way that she needs it.
Taylor: It was fine by you when you married her.
EJ: [Bangs table] I put all my cards on the table. All of them, all right? I was very honest with her. I told her this was business arrangement. I told her it was a business... arrangement. And then she goes and falls in love with me. She falls in love with me. So what now? I'm supposed to spend the rest of my life living a lie? 'Cause every second I'm with her is one.
Taylor: Oh, because the truth is so important to you?
EJ: Your sister...is hoping for something that is never going to happens. I think she has a right to know that.
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Chloe: Yeah, you're his wife, until death do you part.
Nicole: Don't say that.
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Stefano: I cannot believe that Fay Walker could discover a secret that we have kept hidden all this time!
EJ: Look, Father, I don't know how she did it, but the more I think about it, the more I keep going over it, that's the only thing that Fay could have been trying to tell Nicole. It's about Rafe.
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Chloe: What?
Nicole: Nothing.
Chloe: Liar. You're scared, and that's good. You need to be careful, Nicole.
Nicole: I will be.
Chloe: Good, and...you should burn this and...forget anything Vivian ever told you. I'm gonna get us two more of these. [Sighs]
Nicole: So, EJ... Sami took the kids and went to her brother's, and you're fine with that. Sami...you left the man of your dreams...and there is only one reason for that. [Sighs] Somehow...EJ managed tore change Rafe into...some man you couldn't bear to live with. How did he do that? My mom knew. Now she's dead. Hey!
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Kate: Do you always think that I have an ulterior motive for everything I do?
Chad: Mm-hmm.
Kate: [Snickers] Wow. You are your father's son. You see right through me.
Chad: Well, you didn't answer my question.
Kate: Actually, I was trying to keep you from going back to the house.
Chad: Why?
Kate: I really didn't want to have to tell you this. I want you to think of the house as a--as a warm and a peaceful environment, but the truth is, there are rough times ahead for Nicole and EJ. He's going to ask her for a divorce.
Chad: [Chuckles] Wow, he's, uh, he's a real charmer. I mean, she just lost her mother.
Kate: Yeah. You went through that too, right?
Chad: Can't you just talk to Stefano? Have him make EJ back off? At least until the six-month anniversary?
Kate: Oh, well, there's something that you'll learn. Stefano is always loath to interfere in his children's lives.
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Stefano: Abigail, I think that Chad is a very bright young man, and...I think that he could make a big difference in life.
Abigail: Ahem, well, uh, Chad has a job at the Cheatin' Heart.
Stefano: Ah, what they pay him there a joke.
Abigail: Even so, am I supposed to buy that you can't pay his tuition?
Stefano: Well, of course I can, but he won't let me.
Abigail: Well, why don't you invent another scholarship?
Stefano: I don't think he would ever let that happen. You see, his--his honor and his independence are very important to him. You know something? I don't even know why I'm talking about this, because I'm sure Chad has made up his mind as to what he wants to do this summer, and if he has, there's nothing I can do about it.
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Lexie: Baby! Oh, sweetheart! Oh! It's so good to see you!
Rafe 2: I should go. This is family.
Bo: No, no, no. I'm sure Abe and Lexie want to thank you. Come on in.
Rafe 2: That's thanks enough.
Theo: Cupcake?
Abe: Oh, yeah, cupcake. Cupcakes, we got cupcakes. Come on, let's go. Cupcakes, yeah!
Lexie: Rafe... I can't thank you enough. I mean... not nearly enough. Thank you.
Bo: Let me grab you a beer to have with that cupcake, huh?
Rafe 2: Sounds good.
Hope: Would you excuse me a second?
Rafe 2: Yeah. I can go.
Hope: No, no, no. I know Bo wants to talk to you. Hey, sweetheart. [Kissing] Mm-mm-mwah! Do you know what I'm looking most forward to? Tucking my little girl in tonight and listening to daddy tell you a story. Just the three of us. Just the three of us. All alone. Sweetheart...you know that note you left us? Actually, um, Rafe said that you told him the same thing. That you thought that daddy and I would get along better alone? Baby, no, that could not be further from the truth. Daddy and I are back together. And we're happy. We're really, really happy. And you're a big part of that.
Ciara: I thought I was in trouble.
Hope: Oh, baby, no. Never. It was all a great, big misunderstanding. From now on, will you promise me something? If you're worried about something, you talk to us first. We can clear things up, okay? 'Cause that's what families do. And we're a family. Come here. Ooh, baby, it's so good to have you back. Ohh, so, so good.
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Taylor: Well, you seem very, very comfortable playing God with Nicole's life.
EJ: Look, I admit, that's what I've done in the past. But that's exactly what I'm trying not to do right now. Look at this marriage. It's a punishment. I made her choose between a man that she loved and a child that he loved. After this divorce has all gone through, she'll be fine. She'll be financially secure for the rest of her life. She'll have a relationship with Sydney and with Johnny. And she will be able to be with the man that she really loves. She can be with Brady.
Taylor: Okay. I see, I see. You're just thinking of her. I
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Bo: Hey, I'm sorry to tear you away from 'em, but I've got some business here.
Hope: All right. There you go.
[Bo clears throat]
Rafe 2: What's up, kids? I heard you talking to your mom a little bit earlier about misunderstandings. I just wanted to make sure you and Theo didn't misunderstand. When I was looking for you guys, I found you.
Ciara: That's not what you said.
Rafe 2: [Laughs] Yeah, see? It was a misunderstanding, because I was looking for you, and I found you, right? Right? Didn't I, old gal? Yes, I did, silly pie. Silly.
Hope: [Laughs] Here you go.
Bo: Oh, thank you.
Hope: You're welcome. Here's a napkin. You know, Lexie was just telling me that Johnny and Sydney adore hi look at him, he's great with kids.
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Nicole: You know what?
Chloe: What?
Nicole: You...are right.
Chloe: I'm never right about anything...
Nicole: This whole riff I did about Rafe...
Chloe: Your Rafe riff.
[Both laugh]
Nicole: I mean, what was I smokin'? Nicole just spent about, oh, half an hour in crazy land, right?
Chloe: If you say so.
Nicole: Oh, I do say so. So...let's not tell anyone about this, okay? We'll just keep this conversation between us.
Chloe: I'm glad it didn't happen. I think poking around DiMera business is just... it's a bad idea. It's a big mistake.
Nicole: Amen. You know, um... I'm gonna--I'm gonna go. I'm gonna call EJ and tell him that I'm coming home, okay? Here we go. [Slaps table] Better yet... I'm gonna surprise him. Have fun.
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Taylor: Do you know what I wish? More than anything?
EJ: You wish you'd never met me. Kind of proves my point, though, doesn't it? I mean, the only way that we could have prevented this is if we never met. This is bigger than us. Taylor, this is meant to be.
Taylor: It's wrong.
EJ: It's out of our control. I'm not trying to hurt your sister; I promise you, I will be as gentle and kind with her as I possibly can be. When she comes out of this, she will be in a better position than she has ever been in. She'll be financially secure for the rest of her life. She'll have a relationship with Sydney. She'll be with the man she loves; she'll be with Brady. I-I don't think it's fair for you and I to keep from her the kind of love that we have.
Taylor: And she'll hate me forever. She's been betrayed by her own sister.
EJ: This has nothing to do with you.
Taylor: I didn't leave soon enough.
EJ: Well, maybe now it's too late. You need to do what's right for you. You need to work that out on your own.
Taylor: Just--just wait. Would you just wait?
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Kate: Chad! You're back. I thought you were going to go be with Abigail.
Chad: Well, she had to study, so I didn't want to bug her.
Kate: You are so gallant. Just like your father.
Chad: Mm-hmm.
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Stefano: Son, is something bothering you?
Chad: No, no. I, uh, actually, uh-- okay, I think, um, I wanna work for you this summer.
Stefano: Ah! That's wonderful news.
Chad: Yeah.
Stefano: Uh... would I press my luck if I asked you why you changed your mind?
Chad: Well, I, uh, I got the feeling that, uh, Abigail just didn't want me around the hospital this summer. Like maybe she thinks I'd be crowding her. You know. It's no a big deal, really. It's just, a job's a job, right?
[Stefano chuckles]
Chad: So, uh, I'll see you guys around, okay?
Stefano: Okay. Ciao. [Sighs]
Kate: You...are the master.
Stefano: Did you ever doubt it?
[Both laughing]
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Hope: Rafe, what can I say? We're gonna miss you.
Rafe 2: Well, hey, who knows? Maybe I'll be back before too long.
Bo: Hey, man, I need to talk to you before you take off.
Hope: We'll let you talk.
Lexie: Bye, Rafe.
Hope: Bye!
Bo: It's about that leave of absence you were telling me about.
Rafe 2: Right, well, hey. Now that the kids are back safe and sound, I guess I'm just gonna shove off.
Bo: Well, as you know, you can't shove off just yet. You gotta go down to the station and give your official statement.
Rafe 2: What for? I already told you what happened--how I found the kids. What's the big deal?
Bo: Come on, man. You're a cop. You know it's a big deal. Can't let you out of it. So means you're not gonna be leaving town just yet. That gonna be a problem?
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[Bushes rustling]
[Water rushing nearby]
Taylor: Look, I-I am so confused now, and I just don't even know what to do.
EJ: Can you deny you love me?
Taylor: No. [Crying] I can't anymore.
EJ: Then it's settled.
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Justin: Chloe--
Chloe: Leave me alone, Justin!
[NEXT_ON]
EJ: There's something I need to talk to you about. Something important.
Adrienne: Is everything okay?
Carly: I'm in big trouble.","Nicole was determined to find out what EJ did after she read the DNA report that Vivian threw out. At the DiMera mansion, Stefano told EJ that Rafe fell off a cliff and died. EJ was ecstatic. EJ thought this was a win against Sami. Taylor walked in and told them that the kids were tracked down. Stefano and EJ were happy. Stefano went to tell Kate. Taylor didn't like being alone with EJ. Stefano was confused as to why Lexie didn't tell him about the kids. He complained to Kate about his children. Kate wanted to get out of the house so they left. Taylor told EJ that she still planned to leave. He told her that Nicole should be the one to leave. He told her that he is divorcing Nicole. Taylor wasn't going to let him. She wanted EJ and Nicole to work things out. EJ refused to because he loves Taylor. Taylor said Nicole loves him and they have a family. EJ said he must do the right thing because he loves her too. He said he loves Nicole, but he's not in love with her. He loves Taylor. The two continued to talk about Nicole and how he and Nicole got together. Nicole went back to the Cheatin' Heart and told Chloe that she will find out the truth about EJ. She told Chloe how Vivian and Gus talked about a prison in the DiMera basement. Nicole remembered a commotion in the basement before Rafe's accident. Nicole believed the prisoner was Rafe. She thought that Stefano and EJ did it together just like what Stefano did to John Black years ago. Chloe thought Rafe would have mentioned it. Nicole told her that he didn't remember. She thought the DiMeras might have done the same thing with Rafe. Chloe wasn't convinced. Nicole mentioned how Rafe was not acting like himself. She thought the DiMeras might have done something to control him. She showed Chloe the DNA report of the prisoner in the basement. If it matched Rafe, she would be able to prove what Stefano and EJ did. Chloe asked if Nicole was afraid of EJ knowing what she knows. She said no. Nicole remembered that Fay died before telling the secret. Chloe suggested she burn the paper and forget about it. Nicole couldn't stop wondering how EJ managed to change Rafe into someone Sami couldn't live with. Fay knew, but now she's dead. Nicole decided to go home and surprise EJ.",summ_screen
"Jack: I'm sorry Mickey and Maggie had to take the baby home, but it's late, and the little guy needs his beauty sleep.
Jennifer: Ha ha ha.
Jack: You know, Jennifer, I was just wondering... do you think he really recognized me as his father?
Jennifer: Yes, Jack, I do. I mean, think about it -- he didn't even cry when uncle Mickey put him in your arms.
Jack: That's right. That's right, he didn't. You know, and the moment that he saw me, when he first saw me, I sensed in him a moment of clarity.
Abby: Oh, dad.
Jack: No, I mean it. I-I'm serious. It's like he looked at me, and I looked at him, and he looked back at me, and I looked at him, and... he saw me, and he saw my face, and he -- he said, ""look at that face. That face, it's like -- it looks like me.""
Jennifer: Ha ha ha ha. Isn't this amazing, to have laughter back in our family?
Jack: Well, I-I mean it. I'm serious.
Abby: I'm never going to let you stop hugging me tonight, daddy.
Jack: Well, yeah, that's tonight, but what about later, after your -- your friends show up? And then you're going to say, ""oh, daddy, please, I'm a little embarrassed. I mean, it's like it's nice having you back from the dead and all, but could you just, uh, you know, run away and then give me some money? Not in that order, of course.""
Abby: All the kids feel that way about their parents, daddy, but I promise, I'll never take you for granted like that again.
Jack: Mm-hmm, right. Well, at least your little friends like having me around. I mean, they always thought I was rather cute... and kind of cool, right?
Jennifer: Oh, well, Jack, I mean, I think -- I think you thought that Abby's friends thought you were cool.
Abby: Yeah, they thought you were crazy.
Jennifer: Ha ha ha ha.
Jack: No, no.
Jennifer: Yes, welcome back to reality, dad. Listen, I need to get your dad home. He's exhausted.
Jack: No, no, no, no, no. I'm not going home by myself to sleep all alone. If you're going to be here with Abigail, I'm going to be here with Abigail.
Abby: Yes.
Jack: As a matter of fact, we'll just be together as a family, and when you're released, we'll all leave together, and we're never, ever going to be separated again.
Abby: Promise, daddy?
Jack: I promise. I promise, and I'm praying right now that from now on, anybody we care about and even the people we don't care about -- that none of us ever have to go through the pain and the suffering and the worry of being separated from the people that we love. I mean it.
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Belle: I'm so sorry, Mimi. I can't believe Shawn dragged Rex into this, too.
Mimi: That stupid security guard -- why didn't he let your dad chase after him in his own plane?
Belle: Well, I'm glad they actually stopped him. They had too much of a head start. The four musketeers -- what were they thinking?
Mimi: I can understand why Shawn did it. I just thought that Rex, Brady, and Lucas would have tried to stop him instead of helping him do something so stupid.
Belle: I know. We just have to pray that they find Philip and come home safely. Of course, if it were up to Kate, Shawn wouldn't come home at all. I just can't believe that my dad would have anything to do with that selfish witch, let alone ask her to permanently move in with him.
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Man: Excuse me. Excuse me, everyone. I have a very important announcement to make. It seems we have two couples celebrating very special occasions tonight. One have been married for 50 years. Wait, wait. And -- and -- the other just got engaged. Aw, come on. Stand up, folks. Take a bow, take a bow.
Man #2: Congratulations.
Kate: Well, that was very embarrassing.
John: I don't really care. I don't care if the whole world knows how happy you've made me. So here's to you and me, kid. To a new beginning for us.
Kate: To us.
John: To us.
Marlena: What are you looking at? You see somebody you know?
Roman: Well, it's -- that couple -- couple over there. They just -- I don't know, they seem real familiar to me.
Marlena: You think you know them?
Roman: I'm not sure.
Marlena: There's one way to find out. We could go and... congratulate them.
Roman: That is a great idea.
Kate: I think I'm going to go freshen up.
John: I think you look perfect the way you are.
Kate: You don't have to stand up.
John: Oh, yes, I do.
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Roman: Judge Adams.
Adams: Captain Brady. Natalie, look.
Natalie: Oh, I think I'm going to faint.
Roman: Yeah, I thought that was you and Mrs. Adams.
Adams: You were supposed to be dead, and Dr. Evans, too.
Marlena: We're -- we're so sorry to startle you. We didn't mean to --
Adams: What happened?
Roman: Well, Judge, it's -- it's a long, long story.
Marlena: We were -- we -- we -- we were held captive by Tony DiMera.
Natalie: Tony DiMera? Well, I thought he was mauled to death by a tiger.
Roman: Um... you know what? You know what? I cannot believe that you are celebrating your 50th anniversary. So, Judge, uh, you and I got a lot to talk about, but right now, we just want to say congratulations.
Adams: Thank you, Roman. I must say, this is the nicest surprise we've -- we never expected, uh, seeing the both of you.
Natalie: Oh, yes. Oh -- welcome to the world.
Adams: Yeah.
Roman: Yeah, all right. Well, thank you, and we will catch up.
Adams: Yeah.
Marlena: Your Honor, Mrs. Adams.
Adams: Yes, thank you.
Marlena: Congratulations.
Natalie: My word. I didn't know they were still married.
Roman: I need a shot of tequila, I think.
Man: Yes, sir.
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Hope: Oh, Patrick, thank you for getting me out of here for a little while. I-I feel better. I do.
Patrick: Right, right. You could have fooled me.
Hope: Look, nothing is going to make me feel okay about what happened tonight -- not that how I feel is what matters right now, anyway.
Patrick: Well, it's got to make you feel better that Abby's going to be okay and that Chelsea's awake.
Hope: She's still in I.C.U. She's lost both of her parents. It's my fault.
Patrick: Hope, I'm telling you, it's not.
Hope: Oh, Billie's convinced it is, and she's probably convinced Bo as well. Why did I hang up on her when she called?
Patrick: Because you just thought it was another one of her ploys to get Bo to come running to the rescue.
Hope: What if Jennifer never forgives me?
Patrick: She was angry, all right? She said some things in the heat of the moment, which I guarantee she didn't mean. Now, Hope, you were not the drunk driver that caused this accident. Of course she's going to forgive you.
Hope: Well, I'll never forgive myself. We'll never know how much of a difference it would have made if I had told Bo that Billie called. I mean, if the E.M.T.'s had gotten there just -- maybe just even a few minutes earlier --
Patrick: Okay, okay, look, as long as we're blaming ourselves, I should have been the one to pick up the phone and called you and told you about the accident. You wouldn't have hung up on me.
Hope: No, but Bo would if he had picked up the phone.
Patrick: You know, all these what ifs -- they're going to make you crazy, Hope. You can't do that.
Hope: I need to find a way to make things right with Bo.
Patrick: Okay, well, you just have to find him. He wasn't in the trauma center, and he and Billie aren't up here, so...
Hope: You know what? They're probably in Chelsea's room. There's no way Billie ever would have left until she knew for sure that Chelsea was all right. Let's check it out.
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Bo: Damn it, Billie. Got to take it slow.
Billie: I'll be careful.
Bo: Yeah, right. Careful.
Billie: Okay, we got to go in there and make sure the coast is clear. We don't want any surprises.
Bo: Yeah, right. No surprises.
Billie: My cell phone's turned off. Yours?
Bo: Yeah. We need a plan.
Billie: The plan is to go in there and see if our daughter is in there.
Bo: Okay, fine. What do you say we go knock on the door and say, ""hey, we're Georgia's long-lost parents. We want you to hand her over even though we know she's not in there. And while we're at it, why don't you try to take a few potshots at us? We need to lose our lives tonight.""
Billie: Stop it.
Bo: Well, we shouldn't be here in the first place, Billie. What do we have -- some tidy little package that was sent to us at the hospital. Georgia's sweater with her name written in it, and the friggin' address.
Billie: And Georgia's blood. We know that's not a trick, Bo. Now, what choice do we have but to check out this lead? God only knows what they've done to her.
Bo: Yeah, and God only knows what they're going to do to us. What good are we going to be to our daughter then?
Billie: Will you stop saying that? God, you say that every time we get a lead. You act like we're never going to find her.
Bo: I'm trying to get you to open your eyes.
Billie: My eyes are open. What's happened to you, Bo? Has Hope finally gotten to you? Has she convinced you that this is just another DiMera trick? You think you'd be better off if Georgia really was dead.
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Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Our Lives.
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Mimi: You used to love Kate.
Belle: Yeah, well, she used to love me. Now she thinks I'm an evil bitch, and I pretty much feel the same way about her. I can't even look at her anymore. I go into the office when she's not there. And I've barely been to visit my dad because she makes me so uncomfortable. I-I-I never used to believe the things that Sami would say about her, but maybe they were true. You know, my mom has been dead, what, a few months, and my dad is moving on with her?
Mimi: Belle, your dad is a very smart guy. And the last thing he wants to do is hurt you. And after your mom, he's not gonna be able to stay with someone that heartless. I just -- I just can't believe she would want Shawn to die.
Belle: She wants me to be with Philip. She was furious with me when she found out that Shawn and I wanted to be together. She doesn't care about Shawn or Brady, she only cares about her own flesh and blood -- Philip, Rex, and Lucas.
Mimi: You know, Kate never thought I was good enough for Rex. It's only lately that she's started to be nice to me, and I thought I could deal with having her as a mother-in-law, you know, especially since I know how much it means to Rex for me to be close with his family. But... I guess it doesn't matter now, anyway. Kate is the last thing I need to be worried about. I am terrified that Rex won't come home. And even if he does, how can we have a future together now, anyway?
Belle: Oh, Mimi, come on. You're not still thinking you're gonna go to jail, are you? What happened to Jan was an accident. She fell and hit her head.
Mimi: Yeah, but there is no way to prove that, Belle. I don't want Jan to die, but if she wakes up, she's gonna lie and say I tried to kill her. It serves me right for all the lies I've told.
Belle: Stop it.
Mimi: I should have just told Rex the truth about everything when I had the chance.
Belle: When he comes home, you'll have another chance.
Mimi: God, Belle, if he does, I will tell him. No matter what, I will really do it this time.
Belle: Good. Good for you.
Mimi: I know you think that Rex will forgive me... oh, God, I can't believe I never thought of this before. What is Kate going to do when she finds out?
Belle: Well, I think you better be prepared. I think she's gonna do everything she can to turn Rex against you -- which is ridiculous. I mean, she started out with nothing and worked her way to the top. She should know that it's nothing to be ashamed of. She should be proud that Rex found someone like you. Plus, she's been divorced how many times? She had that affair with Jennifer's dad. I mean, who is she to judge anyone? I just -- I can't believe how vicious she can be when it comes to her kids. Shawn thinks that she wants Billie to be with his dad. She would -- yeah -- love to break up Bo and Hope's marriage. But meanwhile, she's going off on me about the sanctity of marriage. I just -- I don't understand how my dad can't see her for the hypocrite she really is.
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Roman: You know what, Doc? I got a confession to make.
Marlena: Oh?
Roman: Yeah. Last time we were here a long time ago, I wanted to kiss you.
Marlena: Last time we were here, I wanted you to kiss me and you didn't.
Roman: Well, I think for old times' sake, we should make up for that mistake.
Marlena: Roman. We can't do that.
Kate: Well, I guess it's time to go. You feeling better?
John: I am feeling much better about everything. Check?
Roman: Doc, listen to me, I am sorry. I think I just got lost in the memory.
Marlena: Well, that's easy. I understand that. Roman, we can't let that happen again. Our life, our future is right here -- mine with John, and yours with Kate.
Roman: You're right.
Kevin: Excuse me, Captain Brady?
Roman: Yeah.
Kevin: Airport security just called. They said that the call that you're expecting should be coming through in about 10 minutes.
Roman: Thanks a lot. Good to see you, buddy.
Kevin: Take care.
Roman: Okay. Doc, I mean that. It just wasn't right. I am sorry. I should not have kissed you.
Marlena: It's okay. It's okay. That just can't happen again.
Roman: I agree.
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Jack: I have so many things that I wanna tell you. I feel like Rip Van Winkle. I was locked up in that castle for so long and missed so much.
Abby: Well, a lot of unbelievable things happened with us while you were gone, too.
Jack: Like what?
Abby: The Red Sox won the world series.
Jack: No! Get out, no!
Abby: I'm serious.
Jack: The Cubs --
Abby: And guess what else.
Jack: What?
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Hope: Well, Chelsea's sound asleep, and Bo and Billie don't seem to be anywhere in the hospital. I'm getting a very bad feeling here.
Patrick: Well, maybe they went out, you know, and grabbed a cup of coffee like we did. They'll turn up. Hope, I just wish you would stop worrying about you and Bo.
Hope: So do I.
Patrick: You know, the whole time I was growing up all I remember hearing is that Salem was famous for having all these great couples.
Hope: It's not like we have a sign at the county line saying, ""welcome to Salem, gateway to famous couples.""
Patrick: Yeah, I know this. I know. But I am telling you, Hope, Salem has a reputation. And you and Bo are a big part of that.
Hope: Some of us do have our names carved on a rooftop wall. And I guess some of us -- I guess there have been some great couples. I know my grandparents were one. Tom and Alice Horton, John and Marlena, Steve and Kayla, Roman and Marlena, Jack and Jen, my dad and Julie.
Patrick: Well, what made those couples so great?
Hope: They stayed together, overcame everything the world threw at them, literally, till death. And even then I know that -- I know that my grandparents are always gonna be together -- for eternity.
Patrick: Well, what about Roman and Marlena? I mean, they didn't wind up together forever.
Hope: They were parted by death, in a way. You see, Marlena was led to believe that Roman was killed, and later, when Marlena fell in love with John, they both believed that he was really Roman.
Patrick: How was that possible?
Hope: The DiMeras.
Patrick: Ah, mm, yeah. Say no more. So, Marlena married Roman and John and had kids with both of them? I mean, their lives must be really mixed up. It's amazing they were able to stay friends through all of that.
Hope: You know what's even harder to believe? That Bo and Billie could stay friends even after everything she's done to us over the years. And even harder for me to believe that he ever fell in love with her in the first place.
Patrick: All right. So much for trying to take your mind off of Bo and Billie. You know, Chelsea's stable. Maybe they went home. Why don't you just give them a call and find out?
Hope: Good idea.
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Bo: I want Georgia to be alive, but Hope is not wrong. Every time we get one of these clues, we go running off and almost get ourselves killed. And it's not like we're coming up with these clues on our own. They're being sent to us to lure us to places like this. You're an I.S.A. agent, and you're letting your emotions run you. You're throwing your training, logic, and caution right out the window. You need to care enough about Georgia to care about your own life, Billie.
Billie: Don't talk to me about caring for our daughter. She could be lying in there bleeding to death right now.
Bo: Am I talking to myself here?
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Mimi: Belle, I know you're upset, but I don't think Kate's the one you're really angry with.
Belle: Are you defending her now, too?
Mimi: No, you just have to kind of understand where she's coming from. She's just terrified for all of her sons -- just like you're terrified for Shawn, and John is for Brady, and I am for Rex. It doesn't mean we're not worried about everybody else.
Belle: Kate isn't a bit worried about Shawn. She would trade Shawn's life for Philip's in a heartbeat. I guess you're right. I wouldn't care so much what Kate thought if my dad wasn't trying to make her a permanent part of my life. I mean, I know my dad is not trying to replace my mom -- no one ever could. Just I miss her so much. I mean, dad and Brady and Sami and I -- we are all such a mess right now, and I know if she were here, it would all be different. But she's gone, and I'm never gonna see her again.
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Roman: Okay. I'll thank Shane for the jet. I'm sure he'll need some answers about Tony and the castle, but I'll tell him that he can get a full debriefing later.
Marlena: Good. We've wasted enough time here already. I am just so -- I just need to see John now. And my family, and I know you -- I know you wanna see Kate.
Roman: Yeah. Okay, I'll tell you what, I'm gonna hurry, and I will be right back.
Marlena: Do. Do. Oh, John. I can't wait to see you.
John: Ah, there you are. I'll worship the day I don't have to carry you around anymore.
Marlena: [Sobbing]
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Bo: Hold it. Hold it. Whoever sent that sweater knows we're probably on our way. The place is completely dark, so they could be lying in wait for us. We're not gonna make the same mistake we made in Europe.
Billie: So how do you want to do this?
Bo: Well, we'll try to surprise 'em. On 3. 1, 2. Police! Clear.
Both: Clear.
Bo: Damn it. It's empty. It's obvious no one's been here for quite some time.
Billie: Let's check up the stairs.
Bo: We're not gonna find anything, Billie.
Billie: You're right. You're right. Georgia's probably never even been here. She's probably nowhere near Salem. You know what, though? I'm not giving up. I am not giving up. We're gonna search this place from top to bottom because somebody sent us here on purpose. This may be where we find our next clue to lead us to Georgia.
Bo: Okay. We'll search, but no matter what happens, we keep our cool. We'll search room to room, careful and slow.
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Hope: He's not home. Got the machine. Like I said, I'm not getting a good feeling here, Patrick.
Hope: Great. His cell went to voice mail.
Patrick: Why don't you ask Jennifer? She probably knows where they are.
Hope: Yeah, I will. I just left my cell phone in Abby's room earlier. And I just need to get it. Looks like there's a doctor in there with Abby. I don't wanna disturb them.
Patrick: You know what? I bet, uh, I bet Bo left you a message on the cell.
Hope: How much you wanna bet he didn't? He's disappeared again, Patrick. And you know what that means. Something's going on with he and Billie, and he doesn't want me to know about it.
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Jack: Stop. This is too much to take. No hockey season? Well, I can't handle any more. We -- we -- let's just stick with the safe subjects, like -- like Abigail's birthday, all right? I mean, it's not every day that you turn 17 and your father comes back from the dead.
Abby: I was just gonna say that. You took the words right out of my mouth.
Jack: Well, brilliant minds think alike. Happy Birthday, sweetheart. Here you go. Okay, I'll just light 'em up.
Abby: You don't have to light the candles, because I don't need to make a wish. You know, I had a dream just like this -- you came back to me. And when you did, all my wishes came true.
Jack: Yeah, well, what would you say if I told you I had exactly the same dream? Brilliant minds.
Jennifer: This is incredible, just sitting here and watching the two of you laughing and talking. This is so wonderful.
Jack: Well, I'll tell you what, I've just about got all these candles lit, and we're gonna have to blow 'em out before the sprinklers go off. So, what do you say we jump right in and do it?
Abby: Okay.
Jack: Okay. You all ready? Okay, sit up. Here we go. Thank you. 1, 2, 3. That's a lot of hot air.
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Belle: Would you drink more tea if I made it?
Mimi: Sure. Thanks. That message Rex left for me on his computer makes me wanna cry just thinking about it.
Belle: I know. It's like that video Shawn left for me. They both just wanted a special way to say goodbye, since they didn't give us a chance to do it in person. God, Mimi, if I'd have known Shawn was gonna put his life in danger, and maybe never come home --
Mimi: We can't think that way. They're gonna find Philip, rescue him, and they're all gonna come home safely.
Belle: What?
Mimi: I just thought of something. Do you think Shawn will wait for Philip to get home to tell him that the two of you are still in love, or do you think he's gonna tell him when he finds him? And if he does, what will Philip do?
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Marlena: [Sobbing]
John: Tell me this is real. Tell me... tell me that you're here, that you've come back to me.
Marlena: Hold me, just hold me. Hold me, hold me, hold me.
Kate: What's taking John so long?
Kate: No, that's not possible. That can't be Marlena. It is. It's her.
Roman: Kate.
Roman: Hello, beautiful.
Kate: Roman?
Roman: Hey, hey. Are you all right?
Kate: This isn't happening. I thought I saw Marlena, but she's dead. And you're dead. Were you -- this is impossible.
Roman: No. It's not impossible. I am right here.
Kate: Oh, no, but --
Roman: Hey. Shh. You just come here and kiss me.
John: You're really back.
Marlena: I'm back. I'm back, my love, to stay.
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Jack: 1, 2 -- I'm really good at this, you know.
Jennifer: That's a lot of candles.
Jack: You're telling me.
Jennifer: Ha ha ha ha.
Jack: I-I feel bad about something. I have to admit it. I feel bad about eating this cake without Jack Jr. being here, but fact is, he's a baby, he hardly has any teeth, and this is what we're going to do -- we're not going to tell him that we're celebrating his sister's birthday without him.
Jennifer: That's right. We'll just wait till he's older and mature enough to deal with it.
Jack: Exact-- right. Right. And we don't want to twist him yet. We can ruin him later, save time -- this is Alice's cake. I haven't had a piece of Alice's cake since I don't know when. I haven't had a piece of anyone's cake since I don't know when. I mean, this is -- it's been a long time.
Jennifer: It has been a long time. I'm going to go to the cafeteria, I'm going to get some, um, some plates, some forks, and a knife. I'll be right back.
Jack: All right. We'll be right here.
Jack: We don't need no stinkin' forks. Mmm. Mmm. Mmm -- well, what are you waiting for? Dig in. Come on.
Abby: All right, it is my cake.
Jack: Oh, yeah, baby. Mmm, mmm.
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Jennifer: Hey.
Hope: Jennifer, are you all right?
Jennifer: Yeah.
Hope: Is Abby okay?
Jennifer: Yeah, we're great. Abby is happier than ever.
Hope: I was worried when I saw the doctor in there with you.
Jennifer: That's not a doctor in there. It's Jack.
Hope: Jack. Jack... your Jack? How?
Jennifer: I don't know. I don't know how, but I am telling you, that is my husband Jack in there, and as we speak, he and Abby are licking the frosting off of her birthday cake, Hope.
Hope: Oh, my God, Jack -- Jennifer, you've said ""Jack"" twice, and I still can't believe that I heard it right. How? It's a miracle.
Jennifer: I know. It is a miracle, and I don't know how, but I will tell you, he is alive, and it is real, and he's here.
Hope: Oh, Jennifer, I'm so happy for you. Oh, honey, I'm so happy for you.
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Billie: Totally deserted. It doesn't make sense. Someone went to an awful lot of trouble to make sure we got here. What do you think it all means?
Bo: I think it means that Georgia is alive. Why would they go through all of this? One thing I know for sure -- our daughter is alive.
Billie: Yeah, but she's got to be wounded or... abused for all that blood to get on that sweater.
Bo: I know, I know, I know. But we're not going to help her out by making ourselves sitting ducks. Let's get the hell out of here.
Billie: Okay. I'll call the hospital and check on Chelsea on the way.
[Creaking]
Billie: Did you hear that?
Bo: Yeah.
Billie: It came from over there.
Bo: All right, careful.
Child's voice: Mom.
Billie: It's Georgia.
Bo: Billie. Billie, no.
Child's voice: Mama.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Belle: I don't know whether Shawn will tell Philip or not, and it really just doesn't matter, at least not right now. The only thing that matters is that they find Philip, rescue him, and come home to all of us.
Mimi: I just hope nobody has to go looking for all of them.
Belle: Don't even say it, Mimi. We can't lose them, okay? I have already lost my mom this year. I couldn't bear it if I had to lose Shawn and Philip and Brady, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Mmm.
Abby: Uh-oh, frosting's pretty much gone by now, dad.
Jack: There's the cake, and we're toast. You know, the last time I did this, your mother gave me holy h-- heck.
Abby: Daddy, you can say ""the 'h' word.""
Jack: Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Abby: I'm in high school. I've heard things a lot more worse.
Jack: As if that was an excuse. Obviously, I've been away for a while.
Abby: I think mom would be happy to forgive you even if you ate the whole cake.
Jack: Which only goes to prove you come back from the dead, you can have your cake, and I can eat it, too.
Abby: I still can't believe I have you back with me for good.
Jack: Oh, you're never going to get rid of me now. In fact, I'm going with you to college. I'm going to be your roommate.
Abby: You are not.
Jack: I'm going to walk you to class, I'm going to join your sorority -- as a mascot.
Abby: You are not serious.
Jack: I am serious. It's in bylaws. You -- all right, Lamby can be the mascot. He obviously has been taking care of you all this time anyway while I've been gone.
Abby: What happened? I mean, where were you? I have, like, a million questions.
Jack: And I have, like, a million answers, none of which are believable, so we'll just table that for now. Right now, what I want to do is this. Ah. Tell me if that's hurting you.
Abby: It's not. I knew you were alive. Everyone said I was in denial because I didn't see your body and there was no funeral. I was such a brat, dad. I blamed it all out on her. Took it all out on her. And sometimes, when I couldn't sleep at night, I'd hear her crying in her room. I know she missed you so much. I don't think she was ever serious about maybe moving on with Patrick or anything.
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a -- what do you mean? You're telling me your mother was getting serious about Patrick Lockhart?
Abby: No. No, not serious, but... you know... she -- she started to like having him around.
Jack: No, no, no, I mean -- I mean how, exactly, do you mean liked having him around?
Abby: Well, he's been there for her, and I guess she just started to depend on him.
Jack: What, you mean, like, uh, fixing things around the house.
Abby: Yeah, like that. But... I got the feeling she did like having him around.
Jack: Oh, really? Tell me more. Exactly how else has Patrick been there for your mother?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Ha ha.
Patrick: So, uh, where was Jack all this time? What happened to him?
Jennifer: Oh, Patrick, I don't know. I don't even know any of the details, but it doesn't matter. I mean, right now, we have the rest of our lives together. He's here, he's alive, and that is all I care about.
Patrick: You're right, you're right. And I am very happy for you, too.
Jennifer: Thank you. Hope, I -- I am so sorry about earlier.
Hope: I am so sorry for what I did. There is no excuse. I am so sorry.
Jennifer: No, it's not your fault, really. Look, there's no point in holding grudges and placing blame. I would never want anything like this to come between us. And I know that Bo does not want this to come between you, either.
Hope: I wish I knew where he was.
Jennifer: Oh, I forgot. He tried to get a hold of you, but you left your cell phone in Abby's room.
Hope: Yeah. Did he say where he was going?
Jennifer: No. I mean, he -- he went with Billie.
Hope: Okay, the way you just said that, they didn't just go for burgers.
Jennifer: No, they didn't.
Hope: What was it this time?
Jack: Get your hand off my wife!
Jennifer: Oh, wait, Jack!
Hope: Patrick!
Jack: Come on!
Jennifer: Jack!
Jack: I'm home now! Deal with me! Deal with me!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Child's voice: Mama.
Bo: What the hell?
Billie: It's a sign, Bo. It's a sign that Georgia's in trouble. I'll bet there's another clue.
Bo: Yes, there is.
Billie: What do you think it is?
Bo: That doll did not make the floor creak. Somebody else is in this house. Billie.
Billie: Aah!
Bo: Billie! Billie! Answer me! Billie, are you okay?! Damn it!
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: I feel like I'm in the middle of a hell of a dream.
Marlena: If you're having a dream, I'm having the same one.
Roman: It is real, all right.
Kate: This is as close to... an out-of-body experience as I've ever had.
Roman: And it looks to me like we can all pick up just where we hoped we would.
John: I need some help here. I think -- the coast guard gave me your clothes, the blood, D.N.A. matched. Help me.
Kate: We were so sure that both of you were dead.
John: I-I -- you strapped me to that raft, and then I watched you disappear. I-I don't understand.
Marlena: We have so much to explain, an awful lot to explain.
Roman: Yeah, yeah. We sure do, and, uh... and I am very sure that you and Kate have an awful lot to tell us, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: Well, I'll see you boys on the ground.
Lucas: Geronimo!
Rex: Aah!
Shawn-d: [Thinking] Hang in there, Philip. We're coming to get you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: What is it about Billie Reed? Why is it that every man that she meets insists on being her knight in shining armor? Why is that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Roman: This is not the ring I gave you.
Kate: John.","Belle and Mimi return to Mimi's loft where they share their worries about their respective partners and Belle's displeasure of Kate dating John. Mimi decides that she will tell Rex the truth when he gets home but then fears what Kate will think of her. Belle feels that if Marlena were here, there wouldn't be so much turmoil in the family. Mimi wonders whether Shawn will tell Philip about him and Belle before bringing him home. John and Kate and Roman and Marlena continue to narrowly miss each other as they move about the lounge. The couple spotted by Roman turned out to be the couple married 50 years. Roman and Marlena recall how they didn't act on their feelings when they first came to the lounge and Roman kisses Marlena to make up for it but Marlena stops Roman and rushes off. Roman finds Marlena and apologizes before they both vow not to have that happen again. John returns to the terminal to get his cane and spots Marlena. Marlena spots him and they run into each other's arms. Kate comes looking for John and after spotting him in Marlena's arms, almost faints when she turns and sees Roman. John and Kate ask for answers about Roman and Marlena's ordeal and Roman asks for answers from John and Kate.",summ_screen
"[Soft dramatic music]
[Dramatic music]
[Cell phone beeps]
Paul: I think I might have something.
Sonny: Did Deimos charter a plane?
Paul: Maybe, maybe not. See I talked to a guy at this charter place, and he wasn't being very forthcoming. He didn't say no, but he didn't hang up. He just kept hinting that he might know something.
Sonny: He also kept hinting he wanted some incentive?
Paul: Yeah, exactly.
Sonny: Where is this place?
Paul: Well, it's not too far from here. Just off country road L.
Sonny: All right, I'll grab the money, then we'll head over.
Paul: No, you stay here. I'll go get it.
Sonny: No.
Paul: Sonny, isn't that why you hired me and Steve in the first place? To do the leg work? What if Deimos finds out you've been asking questions, bribing charter owners? You can't antagonize him any more than you already have. I mean, eventually, Deimos is gonna find out what you're up to, but until then, just leave it to me.
Sonny: I'll get you the money.
Paul: Okay.
Sonny: But you need to be careful yourself.
Paul: No, I got this. I'll be okay. And together, we'll both get Deimos.
[Soft music]
Brady: Mm, hi.
Nicole: Hi. Brady, you know... I meant what I said. I think we are starting something great here. I mean, I have a baby now. Me.
Brady: Yes, you do.
Nicole: Yes. And now I have you and Tate. Everything is perfect.
Brady: They call that heaven on earth.
Nicole: [Laughs softly] I love that.
Brady: Yeah, I know.
Nicole: It's nice and cheesy.
[Both laugh]
Brady: That's the way I like it.
[Suspenseful music]
Brady: [Scoffs]
[Musical electronic beeping]
Brady: What?
[Musical electronic beeping]
Nicole: What was that?
Joey: Hey.
Jade: Hi.
Joey: How's the move going?
Jade: Kinda slow. But don't worry. Everything'll be out by tonight.
Joey: No worries. There's no rush.
Jade: Yeah, there is a rush. I mean, I don't wanna be cluttering up your place anymore. I know I took up way too much drawer space, closet space. Not to mention all my stuff in the medicine cabinet. Must have driven you crazy.
Joey: No, that didn't bother me.
Jade: Well, at least there was something about me being there that didn't bother you. Oh, I just remembered I have some stuff in the kitchen too. Some tea, granola, a few jars of red Diablo sauce. I mean, unless you want them.
Joey: I don't.
Jade: Right. Of course not. 'Cause you only like marinara sauce, right?
Joey: Yeah.
Jade: Okay, I'll just grab those then.
Joey: Jade...
Jade: What?
Joey: I just wanna make sure you know that you're moving out is for the best.
[Soft dramatic music]
Jade: Maybe for you, but not for me. Some day you'll love me as much as I love you.
[Upbeat music]
Kayla: I know you're nervous.
Steve: How?
Kayla: Why don't you try to relax and enjoy yourself, huh?
Steve: [Exhales slowly] I am really happy that you put this thing together, but I gotta tell you, having both boys here trying to act like a family, yeah, it's making me nervous. I mean, every time I've tried to connect with Tripp, it's blown up in my face. He believes I killed his mother. I guess I should understand how hard that must be for him to get past.
Kayla: Well, it doesn't help having Ava's family fanning the flames. But like I told you before, don't give up. Just keep doing what you're doing, and eventually he's gonna see who you really are and who Ava was.
Steve: I hope you're right, baby.
Kayla: I know I'm right. I know the man I married. The man I love.
[Soft dramatic music]
Brady: You know what, that sounds like Tate's toy car.
Nicole: Oh.
Brady: You don't think he got out of bed, do you?
Nicole: Uh-oh.
Brady: I'm gonna go see if he's causing some trouble.
[Musical electronic beeping]
[Suspenseful music]
[Musical electronic beeping] Beyond is a natural pet food
[Soft dramatic music]
[Clangs]
Eli: Abigail? Are you okay?
Abigail: Yeah, I'm fine. Fine. I was just walking through the park. Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
[Cell phone ringing]
Gabi: No, it's okay. No problem.
Eli: Hey, I'm sorry. I gotta take this.
Gabi: Okay.
[Cell phone beeps]
Abigail: I didn't realize that you and Eli were dating.
Gabi: You were the one who set us up. You thought it was great, as I recall.
Abigail: Yeah, I did.
Gabi: So why are you surprised that we're still seeing each other?
Abigail: I think that's probably pretty obvious.
Gabi: No, it's not obvious to me, unless you think that Eli and I are not a good match, but you played matchmaker. Right, so...?
Abigail: Don't play games with me, Gabi. You know that I left Chad so that the two of you could be together. So I'm sorry if I think it's a little bit strange that now you seem to be moving on with my cousin.
Gabi: Well, I think it's strange that you even did that at all. I mean, no one asked you to. I didn't ask you. That was your choice.
Abigail: I know it was, and I did it-- I already told you why I did it.
Gabi: Right, so that you could be out of the way and Chad and I could be together, but that's not the case. Abigail, that has never been the case. Chad was committed to you. He was committed to renewing his vows with you. You're his wife. Not me. You need to stop living this imaginary life and you need to work things out with your husband.
Tripp: [Clears throat]
Kayla: Oh.
Tripp: Hey.
Kayla: Tripp, sorry.
Steve: Whoa.
Kayla: Sorry, we didn't hear you come in.
Steve: We got a little distracted.
Kayla: [Laughs]
Tripp: I saw. You know, I have to be honest, it's a little weird seeing a married couple get along so well. I mean, there wasn't a lot of ""getting along"" in the house I grew up in.
[Door closes]
Joey: Hey, guys, sorry I'm late.
Both: Hey.
Joey: I was studying for finals, lost track of time.
Kayla: That's okay.
Joey: Hey, heard what you did for my uncle roman. Thanks. Mom says you were pretty awesome.
Kayla: He was. I was thinking, ""our son the doctor.""
Steve: [Chuckles]
Kayla: Or is that too much?
Tripp: I guess not.
Steve: What do you think about that, Tripp? You interested in being a doctor?
Tripp: I don't know.
Kayla: You have a knack for it. I mean, you handled the pressure beautifully. You took instruction. I think you have a gift for it.
Joey: Of course, you'd have to get your undergraduate degree first.
Tripp: How do you know I don't already have one?
Joey: I guess I don't. I just thought--
Tripp: I'm 21, you know. I mean, what do you think I've just been bumming around getting myself into trouble?
Joey: I mean, you never mentioned college.
Tripp: I graduated from Arizona state. I put myself through.
Steve: Wow.
Kayla: Good for you. We would have liked to have been at that graduation.
Tripp: Thanks. I appreciate your confidence in me. And if I do decide to go to med school, it's nice to know that you'd be in my corner.
Kayla: Absolutely. Your dad and I would be behind you all the way.
[Holly fussing]
Brady: This stupid toy woke her up, didn't it? She was sound asleep.
Nicole: Oh, so it was the car toy?
Brady: This thing has a mind of its own. God, it's ridiculous.
Nicole: [Laughs] How's Tate?
Brady: He's asleep.
Nicole: Oh, well... since both kids are asleep, I had an idea.
Brady: Oh, god, I have an idea too. Why are you dressed? What's going on?
Nicole: Okay, okay. [Chuckles] All right, that's not my idea.
Brady: That's not your idea?
Nicole: No.
Brady: What?
Nicole: I thought maybe we could make something to eat.
Brady: She's hungry. Okay, how about the world's greatest frittata?
Nicole: Ooh, frittata. Yes, always, frittata.
Brady: Frittata, yeah, molto bene.
Nicole: Ooh, molto, yes.
Brady: Mangi-mangi?
Nicole: Okay, ditto, ditto.
Brady: You wanna mangi?
Nicole: Sure.
[Both laugh]
[Suspenseful music]
Nicole: Oh.
Brady: What can I do? I can boil water for pasta.
Nicole: Well, yeah, that would be an enormous help.
Brady: And that's sarcastic so I will... I can open a jar of the-- what's it called? ""Bowling-nowadays""?
Nicole: Oh, my gosh, you're totally scaring me right now. Yes, okay, that's great. Let's do that. [Laughs] You okay?
Brady: I got it.
Nicole: Are you sure?
Steve: So, this year we got married for the third and last time.
Kayla: Last.
[Both giggle]
Tripp: Wow. You've two had quite the life. Gone all over the world, and battling bad guys. Seems pretty awesome.
Steve: Something's bothering you?
Tripp: Well, to be honest, I'm actually glad you told me all that.
Steve: Okay.
Tripp: It's clear that you thought of my mother as one of those bad guys.
Kayla: I'm sorry.
Tripp: No, no, don't be. I asked. It's that I... and I know what everybody has told me about my mother. That she was this sociopath, but... I mean, hearing, you know, the way you two met... falling in love. It'd have just been nice to hear these stories coming from her.
Steve: I get that.
Tripp: But I can never hear her side of the things because she's dead. And all I have are these pre-recorded messages from beyond the grave, which brings me to my next point. If I'm having dinner with my father, and I'm--at the same time I'm having dinner with the per-- [Sniffles, clears throat] I'm sorry. I can't do this. I need to go.
Steve: Tripp, can we just talk a little bit?
Tripp: No, no. I'm sorry, Pops, but... [Sighs] It's kind of a deal breaker. [Chuckles wryly] I really would like to still be friends, but... I just can't see having anything to do with you.
[Somber music]
[Door slams]
Kayla: I'll go talk to him.
Joey: Dad. You've gotta let me help you.
Sonny: I take it the guy at the charter office was no help.
Paul: No, he wasn't, but the pilot was, and it cost you absolutely nothing.
Sonny: How'd you do that?
Paul: Well, it helps that your private investigator boyfriend is a famous ex- MLB pitcher. [Chuckles] I traded some autographs for some information.
Sonny: What'd you find?
Paul: Well, the pilot said he flew a passenger that matched Deimos' description to Canada.
Sonny: So Deimos was telling the truth? He has business in Quebec?
Paul: No, 'cause the pilot flew a guy not to Quebec, but he flew him to Manitoba. It's a little airstrip near a mountain town. See, the pilot said that when they got there, there was a tall, lanky guy with salt and pepper hair waiting for him, and when the guy turned around, the pilot said he had a scar on his right cheek.
Sonny: I know that guy. He works for Titan. His name's Lyle.
Paul: Lyle. What're you doing?
Sonny: I'm gonna track down Lyle right now and find out why Deimos is in Manitoba.
Nicole: Oh, my goodness.
Brady: Did you like it?
Nicole: Okay, I didn't know that you could make a frittata, let alone a great frittata. That was so good.
Brady: I can't take all the credit. It's the freshness of the eggs. When I was negotiating for the hardware store, I ran into this lady and she sells cage free eggs.
Nicole: Mm-hmm.
Brady: I'm like, ""what are cage free eggs?""
Nicole: What are ca--
Brady: She tells me about this farmers market where you can go, and the neighbors, they literally sell food to each other. I'm thinking to myself, how beautiful is that environment for kids to grow up in?
Nicole: That's amazing. You wanna know what I was thinking about?
Brady: Can't imagine.
Nicole: A dog. Yes, come on, come on, look!
Brady: I knew you were gonna do this to me.
Nicole: I loved pookie. She was so sweet, and she was my first pet, and I really think that the kids should grow up with a dog.
Brady: One dog.
Nicole: A few dogs.
Brady: ""A few dogs.""
Nicole: Some dogs. Please?
Brady: We can have dogs. Yeah, let's have dogs.
Nicole: Okay.
Brady: You know they can ride their bikes anywhere around here?
Nicole: The dogs? [Laughs] I'm just kidding.
Brady: The kids.
Nicole: Brady, what if we were happy?
Brady: Stop it. You mean, like, happy as if we went on the run and landed in some random city in Canada and became happy and just loved every minute of it?
Nicole: Mm-hmm. Just you, me, Tate, and--
[Baby crying]
Brady: There she is.
Nicole: Ah, yeah.
Brady: There she is. She is always on cue.
Nicole: Shh. I have an idea. Why don't you clean up and I will get our daughter.
Brady: Yep.
Nicole: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm, okay. I'm gonna go get our daughter.
Brady: Go get your daughter.
[Suspenseful music]
Abigail: Okay, but I don't understand because I know that you and Chad love each other.
Gabi: You act like that's the whole story, but it's not. Okay? Chad and I, we got involved because you were not there. Think about that. I mean, he never cheated on you. It's not like we were sneaking behind your back.
Abigail: I know that, and that's why I'm not angry with either one of you. I do not feel the least bit betrayed.
Gabi: And yet you're still ending your marriage.
Abigail: Yeah, I am because marriage doesn't really work if someone's heart isn't totally in it. If they are harboring feelings for somebody else.
Gabi: Have you ever heard about feelings changing or fading? Because it seems to me that if you don't spend time with someone, if you don't talk to them, if you don't have that touch, then, yeah, those feelings will go away.
Abigail: Really? You really think that?
Gabi: Yeah.
Abigail: 'Cause I've watched a lot of movies and I've read a whole lot of novels, and people fall in love and they stay in love, Gabi. It doesn't matter how long they've been separated or if some other person comes into the picture.
Gabi: What do you-- you are not other people. You are Chad's wife. You are the mother of his child. Okay, his place, his life, that's with you and your son.
Abigail: Well, there are a variety of reasons why that is not true.
Gabi: What does that even mean, Abigail?
Abigail: I walked in on him and Kate doing business, and it was just old time, high profit DiMera business, as in, like, totally not legal.
Gabi: And what, that disgusted you?
Abigail: It certainly bothers me, yes.
Gabi: You're very difficult to figure out. You know that?
Abigail: Excuse me?
Gabi: I mean, the guy turns himself inside out to become the man you can love, he turns his back on his family, he saves you from some maniac fiancé, he's with you through a breakdown, you make him forgive you for making him think that you're dead, and then you guys make up, you decide to renew your vows, and the day of, in front of your families, Abigail, you say, ""you know what? That's it. I don't wanna be here anymore.""
Abigail: Yeah, but you know what you're glossing over? You're glossing over months and months of having a front row seat to the Chad and Gabi yearning for each other show.
Gabi: Yeah.
Abigail: Yeah.
Gabi: Point taken.
Abigail: Mm-hmm.
Gabi: All I know is that Chad has done everything humanly possible to prove his love to you. He's been dealt a rough hand and he's trying to do his best.
Abigail: Yeah, well, you know what, it got to the point where trying wasn't really good enough for me anymore.
Kayla: Tripp, wait. Wait. Look. I know that this is hard for you, and you're really still trying to process everything, but as your friend, and I do feel like I'm your friend, maybe you could help me out here. Is there anything that Steve could do to fix this? Because I'll tell you, he will do anything.
Tripp: He can't bring my mom back from the dead.
Kayla: No, he can't do that.
Tripp: Look, you and all of these people have told me what she did to you. That she killed your father. I get how you can't forgive her, you know. You know, bringing down that whole plane, what she did. All those other people. That defines unforgivable.
Kayla: I forgive her.
Tripp: That is very big of you. I wish I could be like you. 'Cause I'd like to forgive your husband who seems like a nice person, but that woman on those DVDs also seems like a nice person. And I'm sorry what she did to you and your family, but the fact is my own father killed my mother... and I just don't think I could ever let that go.
Steve: We've been through this. The only thing you can do would be to tell Tripp the truth, and you can't do that. That would just make things worse. I know you wanna help me, but think what that would do to your mother.
Joey: I know. Damn. I just--I wish Tripp could see what kind of person you are. What kind of dad. A dad that would do anything for his kids.
Steve: That's right. I would do anything for my kids, and he's my kid too. So I am gonna find a way to get through to him. I'm not gonna give up.
Sonny: Hey, is this Lyle?
Lyle: Who's this?
Sonny: This is Sonny Kiriakis. I'm calling you with a heads up.
Lyle: What about?
Sonny: My uncle Victor is extremely upset with you, and I think you know the kind of things that happen to people and employees who upset him.
Lyle: Oh, I ain't done nothing.
Sonny: Well, I think you have, and maybe I can help you out, but you gotta explain a few things to me, Lyle, okay? Number one, why did Deimos charter his own jet? And two, why did he lie about where he was going?
Lyle: I don't know. He doesn't exactly confide in me, you know.
Sonny: And I'm sure that's true, Lyle. I am, but what if uncle Vic thinks you're helping Deimos go behind his back?
Lyle: Well, I'm not.
Sonny: Again, it's uncle Victor's perception of what you're doing that matters. Now, I can smooth everything over for you, Lyle, but... you need to tell me what Deimos is doing in Manitoba.
Lyle: I don't know.
Sonny: But you were at the airport, right? Now, if I know that, how long do you think it's gonna take for uncle Victor to figure that out? You know the kind of tactics he's gonna employ. The gentlemen that he will send to go talk to you, Lyle. They're not gonna be as patient as I am. They're not gonna be as nice as me either. Is this sinking in? Do you feel me, Lyle? You are not in a very good position.
Lyle: I wouldn't do what you said. I would never go against your uncle Victor. This isn't about titan.
Sonny: He's not gonna believe that. Your only hope is to tell me why Deimos is in Manitoba.
Lyle: That broad. The one with the kid. He's come for her and the grandson.
Sonny: Brady black and Nicole walker are there?
Lyle: Yeah. Deimos has come for them.
[Suspenseful music]
Nicole: Oh, my god.
[Door closes]
[Baby crying]
Nicole: Oh, my god. Who are you? What are you doing here? What do you want? You're working for Deimos, aren't you? Aren't you?
Abigail: So do you finally understand?
Gabi: I understand that he needs you. That he loves you. I mean, how can you toss aside such a wonderful man?
Abigail: I did not toss him aside. I gave him his freedom.
Gabi: He doesn't wanna be free of you. I mean, has he not made that clear?
Abigail: You know what he's made clear? He's made it clear that he's willing to work it out with me. Okay, it doesn't really feel that great when someone loves you and is devoted to you, but they've gotta work at it. I don't want him to have to try. I don't want to be spending time with my husband while he's working it out trying to get you out of his mind. I don't want him to have to try not to think about you when he's looking at me or touching me or holding me in his arms.
Gabi: I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you, Abigail.
Abigail: Yeah, I never meant to hurt you either, and I didn't wanna hurt Chad, but I'm just trying to do what's right. Not just for him, but for me, and for you.
Gabi: This is not what I want. You're my friend. I want you to be happy. I want you and Chad and Thomas to be a family. I just want you to please stop playing god. I want you to stop making decisions for Chad and for me 'cause it's not right. It's not okay.
[Cell phone ringing]
Gabi: It's not okay for you to do that.
[Cell phone beeps]
Gabi: Lucy, is everything okay with Ari?
[Soft dramatic music]
Eli: Everything okay?
Abigail: Yeah, I think she just needed to go, and she's talking to the sitter.
Eli: I meant between you two. Look, as a trained observer, I couldn't help but notice that things seemed a bit intense.
Abigail: [Sighs] Yeah, I guess it was. Look, Eli, I don't really know you that well, but Gabi is definitely--
Eli: In love with your husband.
Abigail: She told you that, huh?
Eli: Look, I don't really wanna get into what she told me or didn't tell me, but I know what I'm up against.
Abigail: And so you're just okay with that? You're okay with maybe being her rebound?
Eli: [Chuckles] You're right. You don't know me that well. Look, I've been around, all right. I can handle myself. Gabi and I are both moving into this... well, whatever this is, with our eyes open. You like Jane Austen?
Abigail: What?
Eli: Nah, you remind me of Emma. She's always running around trying to control everyone else's life, but... she's clueless about her own.
Abigail: Okay, Gabi just told me I was playing god. I guess it's a little nicer that I'm, like, Emma.
Eli: I'm a nice guy.
Abigail: Mm. Look, I'm sorry about your date. I hope you guys have a great time. I didn't mean to butt in. Um... will you tell Gabi I said good-bye?
Eli: Yeah.
Abigail: Thank you.
Gabi: She's gone. That was exhausting. I mean, I know we have a reputation, us women, for wanting to talk about our feelings, but it-- I don't know, I was thinking when I was talking to Abigail that it would have been less stressful if it was two guys.
Eli: You think?
Gabi: Oh, yeah, the conversation would have been, like, ""Eli, you guys dating? Is that what it is?"" And then I would have said, ""well, what's it to ya?"" And that would have been it. That would have been done.
Eli: It sounds about right.
Gabi: Oh, I totally think so, and then all that weird, confusing stuff, it would have been left unsaid.
Eli: Probably. Well, sounds like you and Abigail have a pretty complicated relationship.
Gabi: Oh, yeah, that is the understatement of the year.
Sonny: That's good to know. I need to talk to them as well. I need to know you're exact location. I'm flying there right now.
Lyle: Should I tell Deimos you're on your way?
Sonny: No, no need for that. I don't want you getting in trouble with Deimos. Just tell me the address. Great. Thank you, Lyle. Pleasure doing business with ya. We'll be in touch.
Paul: So Deimos has tracked down Brady and Nicole?
Sonny: Which means they are in a lot of danger. Deimos is scary. Jealous Deimos is terrifying.
Paul: Brady's my brother. I'm going too.
[Cell phone beeps]
Sonny: The more the merrier. Hey, this is Sonny Kiriakis. Fuel up the jet. Manitoba, Canada.
[Cell phone beeps]
Sonny: Let's hope it's not too late.
Nicole: Please. You're working for Deimos, aren't you?
[Baby crying]
Nicole: Okay, just don't-- don't hurt my baby, okay? Please, don't hurt holly. For god's sake, talk to me, please!
Brady: Nicole, did you say something? Nic? Hey-- what the hell?
Nicole: Brady, I think he's working for Deimos. Just don't hurt holly. Don't. Don't. The in-laws have moved in with us.
[Soft dramatic music]
Steve: How'd it go?
Kayla: Well, he talked to me, and that's a good thing. But this is gonna take a while, and you're gonna need to be patient.
Steve: I'll try.
Kayla: But don't give up 'cause I still have hope. He explained to me how he felt, and he is struggling with what we've told him about Ava. But I believe when he gets to know this family, he'll wanna be a part of it, and then it'll make it easier for him to let go of his mother's death.
Jade: I thought you had dinner with Joey's family.
Tripp: I kinda cut things short.
Jade: I can understand that. They're not exactly the most fun group.
Tripp: It's not that.
Jade: You wanna talk about it?
Tripp: I just don't know how I can ever forgive him for killing my mother.
Jade: Who?
Tripp: ""Who""?
Jade: Right, you mean Joey's dad.
Tripp: Yeah, who else would I mean?
Jade: I don't know. I just got confused for a minute. Look, I know how tough it must have been to hear all that stuff. Not just tough, it's a nightmare, but, Tripp, Mr. Johnson's basically a good guy.
Tripp: Yeah, yeah, he seems like one. A good dad too. Till you throw in the part of him murdering my mother.
Jade: Yeah, I guess that's kind of a tricky one to get over.
Tripp: Could you?
Jade: I doubt it. I mean, as much as I hate both my parents, I think if one of them killed the other one, I'd have a hard time being understanding and forgiving. No matter what the circumstances.
Tripp: Yeah, well, for me, it's impossible, all right? If they think I can just go back to feeling the way I did when we first met in phoenix. Just, like, that we could be one big, happy family. They are so wrong. I don't think that could ever happen.
Brady: All right, just listen, listen. If you're working for Deimos, let's talk about it. Let's talk about it rationally, okay? Take the mask off. There's not reason for anyone to get hurt here, okay? If you want money, I have money, okay? I can give you whatever you want, but don't hurt anybody, okay? Not her or the kids.
Nicole: [Whimpering]
Brady: Sit down, sit down. It's all right. It's all right. You're not gonna say anything, huh?
[Baby crying]
Nicole: Oh.
Brady: What do you want?
Nicole: Please, please.
Brady: Stop moving.
Nicole: Okay. Look, she's... she's crying for me. Please, please, let me just hold her. Please. [Quietly] Brady.
[Gunshot]
Nicole: [Screams]
[Thumps]
Nicole: Oh, my god.
Brady: [Gasping]
Nicole: Oh. Oh, Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady.
Brady: Oh, god.
Nicole: Brady, no. Don't leave me. Oh, my god.
Brady: [Groans]
Nicole: What have you done? [Crying] What have you done? Oh, my god.
Gabi: So Abigail said I was on the rebound? What nerve. I mean, you know, I love Abigail, but she can really get on my nerves sometimes.
Eli: You know, don't you wanna know what I had to say?
Gabi: Yeah, of course.
Eli: I told her that I can take care of myself, and that you've been completely upfront with me about Chad.
Gabi: Look, Eli, if you wanna get out of this, then you can.
Eli: Get out? Who said anything about getting out? Gabi, if you're nursing a broken heart, I got the antidote.
[Soft music]
Gabi: That was a nice antidote.
Eli: Yeah, well, I prescribe three times a day at least...
Gabi: [Laughs] Stop.
Eli: And you'll be over that heartache in no time.
[Soft dramatic music]
[Cell phone beeps]
Steve: Thanks for putting this dinner together, baby.
Kayla: Well, even though it wasn't exactly successful, I am optimistic. I'm gonna keep talking to Tripp, and eventually he's gonna let go of that anger.
Steve: I hope so. I'll tell you what I do know.
Kayla: Hmm?
Steve: If I get my son back, it'll be because of you.
Jade: You have to look at the big picture here. Your dad's not a monster. He's a good guy. Bottom line is he did what he did to protect someone that he loves. So just try to give him a break.
Tripp: But you just said that if it was your dad who killed your mom, you could never get past it.
Jade: Yeah, I know I said that, but... this is different.
Tripp: How?
Jade: It just is. Look, I gotta go get the rest of my stuff out of the loft, so see you later.
Tripp: [Mumbles] ""He did what he did to protect someone he loves."" What? ""This is different."" What does all that mean?
Brady: [Coughing]
Nicole: Oh, Brady.
[Baby crying]
Nicole: Oh, that's Tate. Deimos would not let Brady die. You-- [Gasps] No.
Xander: Surprise.
Nicole: Oh, my god.","Tripp had dinner with Steve, Kayla, and Joey. Abby and Gabi got into an argument over Gabi being with Eli. Abby told Gabi that she broke up with Chad so Gabi could be with him. Abby was upset that she was with Eli. The masked person was in Nicole and Brady's house. Tripp brought up Ava during dinner. He said he would have liked to have heard stories from Ava. He told Steve that he didn't want anything to do with him. Kayla went after him. Paul told Sonny that Deimos met someone in Canada. Abby and Gabi argued over Chad.",summ_screen
"[ Tephphone rings ]
John: John black.
Roman: Yeah, john, it's roman.
John: Roman. What's up?
Roman: Listen, I'm sorry to bother you at home, but I'm trying to track kate down, and she's not at her office, not answering her cell phone, and I thought maybe you had some idea where she might be.
John: Yeah, I do.
Roman: All right.
John: She asked me not to tell you.
Roman: Ha ha ha! What, are you kidding me? What is this -- high school?
John: Take it up with her
Roman: You know, I would if I could, john.
John: Wish I could help.
Roman: Yeah, well, thanks a lot.
Kate's voice: You have reached the voicemail of kate roberts. I'm not available to take your call right now. Please leave a message at the sound of the tone.
[ Beep ]
Roman: Katie, I need to talko o you. Call me when you get this message, okay? Take care of yourself.
Sami: If I wait up for you, do you think you'll be too tired to... I was hoping you'd say that. Brandon! Ha ha. Well, hurry up and come home. I love you. Bye.
John: I wish kate wouldn't put me in the middle of her love life.
Marlena: Well, you didn't have to send her off to rome.
John: I didn'T. She volunteered.
Marlena: Oh, I see. Well, I wish -- no, never mind.
John: Mm-hmm.
Marlena: None of my business.
John: Mm-hmm.
Marlena: Oh! I'm so glad you're all right, that nothing happened to you because of tony.
John: Hey.
John: I'm okay. Okay?
Marlena: Well, I'm not. How could he leave you in that sauna to die and then try to tell me it didn't happen -- expect me to believe his word er my husband's? I'm not sure why I'm so surprised. I'm a therapist. I'm supposed to anticipate behavior.
John: Look, don't be so hard on yourself, all right? You just want to make sure that cassie and rex are safe around their father.
Marlena: I can't deprive the man of his children. He tells me they are his only saving grace.
John: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I'm sure he says the same thing about you, too, right?
Marlena: I've done nothing at all to help him, have I? Rex and cassie need their father in their lives. They care about him, even though he's a -- a would-be murderer and a millionaire who uses all of his money and his intelligence to run a brothel. Ohh... I'm being awfully judgmental, aren't I? I guess I haven't been the best parent myself, have I?
John: Oh, yes, you have. Come on.
Marlena: Do you think tony believes he can defend what he's doing... that he really believes that he is helping women advance themselves? What, that you can get through law school by being an exotic dancer, or you can sleep your way to the top? How about the unhealthy behavior he enables -- sexual satisfaction, no attachment? Look, rex and cassie don't have any adult social skills. There was no one to teach them right from wrong. They learn by watching the people around them. They learn by example. And what kind of example is their father setting?
Lucas: Hey.
Tony: Lucas.
Woman: You two know each other?
Lucas: Yeah. We keep meeting in the most interesting places.
Woman: Hmm.
Chaz: I'm not going to sit here and wait for your daddy to come pick up some soda you spilled.
Shawn-d: Ha ha. You know, if you don't shut the hell up, I'm going to make you lick it off the carpet, all right? This could've been a lot worse. She could've died.
Belle: I almost drank that, chaz. What were you trying to do to him?
Chaz: I didn't do anything.
Shawn-d: Okay, you know what? Why don't you answer something for me? Did ramsell want me high and miserable or dead, chaz?
Cassie: You're treating him like a criminal.
Shawn-d: He is a criminal!
Bo: Shawn, what's going on here? Chaz. What are you up to this time?
Shawn-d: You want my dad to drag it out of you, or are you just going to confess? You know, chaz, all he has to do is take a sample of the carpet right here, this stain, and he's going to know exactly how you tried to poison me. Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.
John: Not to defend dimera, but there's a lot worse than echelon going on out there. I mean, compared to other thgs he's done.
Marlena: Like trying to kill you.
John: You are cassie and rex's mother, and you can make a difference in their life. I know that for a fact.
Marlena: Thanks for caring.
John: Of course I care.
Marlena: It means a lot to me that you reached out to them tonight.
John: Well, I know what it means to me to havthat damn tattoo off my back. It's like I don't have a dimera looking over my shoulder for the first time since... since I can remember. I-I felt that cassie and rex deserve the same. We're in this together. Love can do anything.
[ Telephone rings ]
John: Always.
Marlena: Yeah.
John: Mm-hmm.
Marlena: Oh, I'll get it.
[ Ring ]
Marlena: Hello?
Belle: Mom.
Marlena: Belle, are you all right?
Belle: Yeah.
Marlena: Oh, honey, your dating show -- how was it?
Belle: It was kind of ugly, but, um, I didn't get booted. Cassie did.
Marlena: Oh.
Belle: Mom, look, um, she threw a party at tony's tonight so tt we could all watch the show together and, uh, things got kind of weird. Something bad almost happened, but don't worry. Everyone's okay. Marlena: Honey, your voice is shaking. Is tony home yet?
Belle: Um, no, but, uh, bo and hope came over.
Marlena: Bo and hope came over. Um, honey, daddy and I will be there in just a few minutes, okay?
Belle: Thanks, mom.
Marlena: I'm loving you.
Belle: I love you, too.
John: So what was that about?
Marlena: Belle said cassie threw a party at the mansion and things got a little out of control.
John: And bo and hope are there, so somebody called the cops, right?
Marlena: Tony's not home yet.
John: Let's go on over.
Marlena: Yeah, okay. Just -- give me just a minute, okay?
John: Mm-hmm.
Marlena: Just a second.
Lucas: Thanks, baby. She's a gem, isn't she? Her name is jewel. Get it? Ha ha!
Tony: Thank you.
[ Cellular phone rings ]
Tony: Excuse me.
Lucas: Sure.
[ Ring ]
Tony: Hello?
Marlena: Tony, where are you?
Tony: Uh, I'm meeting with a business associate.
Marlena: Can you get home now?
Tony: Well, what's wrong?
Marlena: Belle called. She's with cassie. They were watching that dating show tonight, and apparently something has happened -- some kind of incident.
Tony: Well, what happened?
Marlena: I don't know exactly. Belle said everybody was okay, but --
Tony: I'm on my way. Dasha!
Dasha: Yes? Yes?
Tony: Sorry, I have to go.
Lucas: Is everything okay?
Tony: Yes. No rest for the wicked.
Lucas: Oh. Well, I'll see you later.
Tony: [ Murmurs ] Yes.
Jewel: Can I get you anything else?
Lucas: Uh, no. I think that'll do it. Thanks. There you go.
Jewel: But you've already paid for the evening.
Lucas: Yeah, I know. Just a little something extra 'cause you are so good to me.
Jewel: Ha ha. Well, thank you.
Lucas: Oh, no, please. Uh... thank you.
Lucas: Mmm. I'll see you soon, okay?
Mimi: What's wrong?
Rex: Did you hear something?
Mimi: No.
Rex: No, wait. Downstairs.
Mimi: You must have, like, bionic hearing, too.
Rex: Something's wrong.
Hope: He tried to poison you?
Bo: Listen up. I'm detective brady. I'm going to need a statement from each one of you. Go out into the kitchen -- hey, shut up. Go out in the kitchen. Don't talk to each other. An officer will be here very shortly. If you cooperate, we'll get out of here sooner.
Rex: Hey, what's going on?
Shawn-d: Chaz and ramsell tried to poison my drink. Belle almost drank it instead.
Cassie: Chaz didn't do anything. He's been with me all night.
Rex: Ramsell the drug dealer? He was here?
Shawn-d: Yeah. Now we know why.
Bo: Did he leave?
Shawn-d: Little while ago. He ran out, yeah.
Bo: Where'd he go?
Hope: Bo.
Bo: I should've known something like this was going to happen.
Hope: How could you know?
Bo: The bastard's out on bail, and he's a coward. He wouldn't come after me man-to-man. He goes after our son.
Mimi: Belle, are you okay?
Belle: Yeah, I'm fine. Shawn knocked the glass out of my hand before I drank any of it.
Chaz: You know, you're going to question a bunch of people 'cause your son spilled a soda? And we wonder why the salem P.D. Never gets anything done around here.
Bo: Shut up.
Chaz: You know, you got nothing to hold me on. Even if there was something in that soda, you can't prove I had anything to do with it... 'cause I didn'T. You know, in fact, you're lucky I've hung around this long. I'm outta here.
Bo: Okay, we'll just add resisting arrest to your charges. Sit down.
Roman: Captain brady.
Bo: Ramsell tried to poison my son.
Roman: What?
Bo: I knew we shouldn't have let him out on bail.
Roman: You got him?
Bo: No, he's long gone. I'm going to need backup and forensics down here at dimera mansion. Puan A.P.B. Out on ramsell.
Roman: You got it.
Bo: It's powerful stuff. Okay...want to name your poison?
Chaz: Hey, I don't know what that is, and I'm not answering any questions.
Bo: All right, well, you're out on bail. The way I see it, uh, you'll be in lockup till your teeth fall out when we add attempted murder --
Chaz: Attempted murder?! No way I'm going down for that!
Bo: Then tell me where ramsell is, and tell me now!
Roman: All right, don't let up on me here, all right? Give me all you got. I need information.
Cop: Captain brady, someone on the horn for you -- chief of detectives from brookfield P.D.
Roman: All right. Uh, give her the bulletin on ramsell. We already faxed theugug shot over there.
Cop: Yes, sir.
Roman: Any other calls?
Cop: No, sir.
Roman's voice: Katie, I need to talk to you. Call me when you get this message, okay? Take care of yourself.
[ Cellular phone rings ]
Lucas: Hello?
Kate: Hi.
Lucas: Oh, mom. Where are you?
Kate: I am at the airport. I have to go on a business trip.
Lucas: Oh. Well, will you be gone long?
Kate: Yes, I will be, and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say gobybye to you and will.
Lucas: Oh, that's all right. Uh, will's at sami's grandparents' tonight, but I'll tell him you called. Is everything okay?
Kate: Okay? Of course I am.
Lucas: Is roman going with you?
Kate: No.
Lucas: This is all kind of last-minute, isn't it, mom?
Kate: It's a good time to get away. That's all I really want to say. Listen, um, my flight's about to board, so you take care of yourself. You know where to reach me if you need anything. Love to will and to you.
Lucas: Well, you, too. Have a good time. Be safe.
Sami: Lucas! Lucas, get in here.
Lucas: Sami --
Sami: I need you now!
Bo: Get over there.
Shawn-d: I'm sorry. We should have left as soon as we saw vin was here.
Belle: No, no. He would have tried again, shawn. He still could.
Shawn-d: I'm not going to let anything happen. Don't worry.
Hope: I'm not going to let anything happen to either one of you. Vin ramsell's going back to jail, and this time he's going to stay there.
Rex: Why would you invite a criminal like ramsell to your party?
Cassie: I didn'T. I guess he came with chaz.
Mimi: Yeah -- the criminal you did invite. Even you don't deserve a loser like that, cassie.
Cassie: Who's calling who a loser?
Rex: Thanks, cass.
Cassie: Look, mimi, only one of us is getting satisfied, and it's not you.
Tony: What's going on here?
Bo: Your daughter threw a party. An alleged drug dealer -- vin ramsell -- you may know him.
Tony: I follow the news.
Bo: Uh-huh. Well, he showed up -- apparently, uninvited -- and then, somehow, shawn's drink was tainted with a toxic substance. Chaz, get over here. This is one of ramsell's good friends. Chaz, I'd like to introduce you to tony dimera. By the way, he's not someone you want to cross.
Marlena: Shawn, are you all right?
Shawn-d: Yeah, I'm fine. It was belle I was worried about.
Bo: She almost drank the poison that was meant for shawn. Tonight on global national A dying breed. Once a necessity on the coastline, are they no longer needed? It's been my life for a long time. Why the longest serving lithouse keeper is set to retire. Tonight on global national.
Lucas: Sorry, sami, I-I really don't feel like having sex with you right now, or ever.
Sami: Is that all you ever think about?
Lucas: Why else would you drag me in here in the middle of the night, huh? Oh, by the way, where's buff boy? I don't see him around. Did he come to his senses and bail on you, too, scami?
Sami: Look, there could be a murderer on my fire escape, and you're just going to stand here and argue with me?
Lucas: A murderer?
Sami: Look, I heard a noise outside. I think there's someone out there.
Lucas: Oh, don't worry. All he has to do icocome in here and take one look at you and he'll run away scared, screaming. He'll never come back.
Sami: Stop it, lucas. I'm serious. [ Clattering sound ] Did you just hear that?
Lucas: Yeah.
Sami: Okay, I'm sure you're probably cheering for some guy to break in and kill me, so if you won't do it for me, at least you could prove for your son's sake that you're not the coward everyone says you are. I'm scared.
Lucas: Sami brady's scared. That's amazing. Well, don't worry about it, all right? I'm not, like, hoping someone breaks in here to kill you or anything.
Sami: Oh, you're not?
Lucas: No, I'm not. You're will's mother. Of course, that's the only reason. All right, boogey man, here I come!
Sami: Well, lucas, what do you see? Lucas?
Lucas: Aah! Aah!
Sami: Oh, god!
Marlena: Honey.
John: You all right, izzy?
Belle: I'm fine, I'm fine. I didn't drink any of the stuff, but it's just scary to think of what could have happened.
Tony: So, what went on here tonight? You told me you were going to have a few friends over to watch the dating show. This drug dealer vin ramsell is your friend?
Cassie: No. I didn't invite him.
Tony: Yeah, but you were drinking. You were serving others. And what about him? Did you invite him?
Cassie: He's my boyfriend, daddy, and he --
Tony: Your boyfriend?! I don't even know him, and the first time I see him, he's about to be arrested?!
Bo: And it's not the first time, tony. He was busted in the police raid on ramsell's drug house. But not to worry. He'll be spending the rest of his misguided youth in the lockup, so he won't be around to influence your daughter.
Cassie: You can't take him back to jail!
Tony: Listen to me. Just get ahold of yourself. Now, your sister and shawn could have been killed tonight. You dismissed the staff, you misled me. Now you invite this drug dealer here?
Cassie: I didn't mean for this to happen. I would die if anything happened to belle because of me. She's my sister!
Belle: Go be with cassie.
Marlena: Honey, I'm a little more worried about you right W.W.
Belle: Why, because you think I was drinking? I wasn't!
Marlena: Come on. Come on.
Belle: We just came to have fun. I don't know why I even tried.
Marlena: I understand. I understand.
John: Before you lay into your daughter again, maybe you ought to ask yourself, where were you tonight when your kids turned this place into party central -- the gentlemen's club, living it up?
Tony: Where were you, john? Did you know where your daughter was?
John: My daughter's an adult. She's responsible. She didn't invite these lowlifes here. She didn't serve them alcohol. I trust her. But cassie and rex -- they don't have any experience with this kind of a situation. Therefore, they should not be left to their own devices.
Tony: And everything's rosy under your roof, is it, john?
Bo: In here. A bunch of glass on the floor.
Bo: His name's chaz. He's all yours. Read him his rights.
Cop: Chaz, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be used in court as evidence against you. You are entitled to...
Bo: I need you to analyze a stain on the carpet -- prints and contents. The glass also.
Man: I heard your son was involved in all of this?
Bo: Yeah. Ramsell tried to poison him -- ramsell and his buddy. They'll live to regret it. Maybe. Get him outta here. I'll be right with ya. A b @ @ ?óaó
Sami: Lucas!
Sami: Lucas! Oh, my god! Oh, my god, lucas!
Lucas: Boo!
Sami: [ Screams ] Aah! Oh, my god! Oh! Oh! You idiot! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?
Lucas: Oh, relax. Here's your maniacal serial killer, sami, right here. Wind chimes! Don't you pay attention to what your son's doing?
Sami: Will's wind chimes?
Lucas: That's right -- wind chimes. They need wind to work.
Sami: Get out of here!
Lucas: You're welcome.
Sami: And never come back!
Lucas: Oh, why? Was it something I said?
Man: We are now boarding those passengers needing special assistance and those traveling with small children. Please proceed to the gate. Have your photo I.D. And ticket ready for inspection.
Kate: Now, here, give me your hand.
Roman: Ha ha ha ha!
Kate: Give me your hand.
Roman: Wait a minute. What the hell is that?
Kate: Oh, you are a baby, aren't you? It's only going to sting for a minute.
Roman: Ow! Well, hell, it does sting! And what the hell is that smell?
Kate: Jasmine paradise. It's a perfume.
Roman: You put perfume on a bite?
Kate: Perfume contains alcohol. Alcohol is a disinfectant.
Roman: I'll tell you what, kate, if I end up in a hospital smelling like a french poodle, I am coming after you. Okay, it's over. It's over. You can wake up now. We made it. Now you can give me your undying gratitude.
Sami: [ Grunts ] Damn it!
Lucas: You're stuck with me, sami?
Sami: Open the window.
Lucas: No, I think you've ordered me around enough for one night. Is this the thanks I get?
Sami: What kind of thanks did you want?
Lucas: What's the matter with you? I mean, aren't you grateful for anything? Are you even grateful to be alive now? I mean, look at it, man -- it's springtime, sami. It's -- it's beautiful. Look at the moon and the stars. I mean, how many years did man think that we were the center of the universe? But, no, everything happens according to nature's laws.
Sami: Are you on drugs?
Bo: Have a seat.
Roman: Well, chaz, we meet again.
Chaz: Did you guys get vin yet?
Roman: Not yet.
Bo: But I guarantee you we will. I got to tell you something. He's going to rat you out in a second, so you're not doing yourself any favors by protecting him. Csi is working on the contents of that drink.
Roman: Good. Let me talk to you a second. Looks like our boy's a little scared there.
Bo: Yeah. He hasn't lawyered up yet, so I want to talk to him. He's young. He's made a couple mistakes, but he's no vin ramsell. I think I might be able to gethrhrough to him.
Roman: Okay.
Bo: Chaz, get in here.
Belle: When is this going to end, shawn? You never did anything to this guy. If he tries hurting you again --
Shawn-d: I'm not going to let anything happen to you, okay? I love Y..
Belle: I love you, too.
Roman: I, uh, need statements from you two -- one at a time.
Shawn-d: Yeah. I'll go first.
John: You going to talk to cassie?
Marlena: Of course I am.
John: You know, I don't blame her for what happened tonight.
Marlena: No,I know you don't blame her. You blame tony.
John: You don't think I should?
Marlena: I'm a parent of hers also. I did nothing to stop this.
John: You don't have custody.
Belle: You couldn't have done anything, mom. You can't say anything to cassie. She's completely out of control.
Cassie: Wrere's chaz?
John: Whoa. Slow down.
Cassie: He's my boyfriend. Please don't tell me how I should feel.
Marlena: Well, how do you feel? I mean, to know that the police have good reason to think that your boyfriend nearly killed shawn and your sister?
Belle: Oh, who knows, mom? Maybe she put him up to it.
Cassie: You want them to hate me. You're just loving this, aren't you? W? So, it was called cattle point. Of the nation, and subsequentlyne of th here. Your cruise director, ron
Mimi: There it is.
Rex: Hey, you okay?
Mimi: Not really. I was up here with you, oblivious to the rest of the world, while downstairs, somebody was trying to kill my best friends.
Rex: Yeah, I-I'm sorry.
Mimi: It's not your fault.
Rex: No, but it's my sister'S...kind of. I-I don't know what to do with her, mimi.
Mimi: She's not your responsibility, rex. You're two different people.
Rex: Yeah, but at least I put my energy into useful endeavors.
Mimi: As opposed to dating and partying and stuff?
Rex: Look, that's fine if it's not all you do, okay? But cassie's priorities are just -- well, they're not right, okay? She could be done with school right now, too.
Mimi: What do you mean, ""too""?
Rex: Oh, I didn't tell you?
Mimi: I knew you were ahead in your classes.
Rex: Yeah, I took my finals weeks ago. I'm done for the year. I've already got a head start --
Mimi: Whoa! Stop, rex. You scare me.
Marlena: Cassie... how well do you know chaz? How long have you known him -- two weeks? Do you think that you have real feelings for him?
Cassie: How long have I known anyone, mom? Do I have true feelings for anybody -- except for hateful ones?
Marlena: I think you feel things more deeply than the rest of us. I think you're trying very hard to find your place. I think you want to fit in. I'm guessing that you -- you threw a party for your friends and you showed them that you were on the dating show, and you must have been embarrassed when you weren't chosen.
Cassie: What am I doing wrong? All I want is for people to like me. And the harder I try, the harder the-- the more they hate me.
John: They're going to get this guy.
Hope: I just wish there was something I could do.
John: I know what you mean.
Hope: Your reaching out to cassie and rex -- that's going to make all the difference in the world when tony's their father.
John: Tony's too distracted to be a good father.
Hope: Just make sure he doesn't distract you from what's important.
John: I never take my eyes off what's most important.
Tony: Cassie.
Cassie: I was just talking to mom.
Tony: That's good. That's good. Anyway, I think we should go home.
John: You're welcome to come home with us if you like, cassie.
Tony: Have you forgotten who's got custody?
John: Have you forgotten she has free will?
Tony: Too much free will, free reign -- that was your contention earlier. Can't have it both ways, john.
John: You're an unfit parent.
Marlena: Uh, john, please. Cassie is confused enough already. She must know that she has a family she can count on.
John: Well, she has a family that she can count on.
Belle: You'd think she was the one who almost died tonight instead of the one who started everything.
Hope: I remember you being very protective of cassie when she first came to salem.
Belle: Yeah, well, now I know better. I tried to help her, but all she ever wanted to do was hurt me and hurt shawn. What cassie needs now is tough love, but everyone here feels too guilty to give it to her.
Bo: You know who you remind me of?
Chaz: Charles manson?
Bo: Me.
Chaz: Ha! That's really an insult.
Bo: Shut up and listen. When I was a kid --
Chaz: I'm not a kid.
Bo: Okay. You don't want to hear this. You hate authority. So did I. Still do. My big brother out there -- the career cop -- I gave him a stolen microwave for a wedding gift. I did so many things. Bottom line, I was looking for attention in the wrong ways. I hated when someone tried to tell me what to do. I resented peoee who said they wanted to help me, but these people -- they hung in there because they cared about me a lot more than my so-called friends. You're here in custody. Where's vinnie? He's out there, running around free. He left you here to take the rap for something that he did. You said you didn't want to poison my son, you didn want to hurt anybody. I'd like to believe you. This is your last chance, chaz. Tell me what you know. Don't blow it this time.
Lucas: You know what, sami? Your whole life really does flash before your eyes when you're dying.
Sami: Tell me about it. Thanks to you, I found that out before you did when I was on death row.
Lucas: No, no. When you were on death row, I saved your life. You sat at my bedside, yelling at me to die. You know what, sami? I wouldn't give you the satisfaction. Man, when I was lying in that coma, I had a chance to think about something besides myself.
Sami: You were a vegetable! You couldn't think about anything. Now open the damn window!
Lucas: You're wrong. I could think. I could hear everything that was going on around me. I could hear my mom pleading with me to get well. I could hear the fact that she loved me so much, and do you know what else I heard? I heard will.
Sami: Yeah, for the record, crispy-critter-coma-boy, that gave him nightmares. I should never have let him see you.
Lucas: Oh... love does amazing things, sami. It brought me back.
Sami: What, are you going to preach? If you start singing hymns, I'm throwing myself off the fire escape!
Lucas: Oh, really? You promise? I was just kidding.
Sami: Yeah, right.
Lucas: Do you have any regrets? Any regrets at all? Or are you happy the way you lived your life?
Sami: Absolutely, I have regrets. I should never have let you have joint custody of my son!
Lucas: Oh, yeah? And I should have let you fry on death row when I had the chance!
Sami: You really mean that, don't you? You really wish that I was dead.
Lucas: What about you? Do you wish I was dead?
Sami: Well...will loves you.
Lucas: Yeah. He loves you, too.
Sami: Are you going to open the window, or do I have to break it with the baseball bat? It's freezing out here, and if I have to spend one more second alone with you...
Lucas: Yeah.. the feeling's mutual.
Sami: Goodbye, lucas.
Lucas: Goodbye -- nice. Well, don't worry about thanking me for saving you from the wind chimes.
Sami: Go to hell!
Lucas: Oh, go to hell -- that's very sweet, sami.
Lucas: Thanks a lot, sami. This started out to be a pretty good night, too. Women.
Rex: I scare you?
Mimi: I mean your brain scares me. It's like you keep getting smarter. How am I supposed to be with an einstein? Babarely passed algebra.
Rex: So you're freaked out because I'm a freak.
Mimi: No, that is not what I said.
Rex: Well, then stop saying you're not smart enough for me. You're very smart.
Mimi: You're very sweet.
Rex: Thank you. Look, whatever is going on cerebrally here, I hope increased intelligence isn't crowding other important areas, like personality -- I mean, not that I had much of one to begin with.
Mimi: Stop.
Rex: Look, I do think the key to who I am is inside of me. I mean, no one else can decipher my genetic code. I think I have to do it myself. I think I was designed to be able to. I want to know who I am, mimi -- why I am. How else can I plan my future? How else can I be the person I was created to be? I want to live up to my full potential.
Mimi: Me too.
Rex: You can help me.
Mimi: I can?
Chaz: Will you help me out if I tell you atat I know?
Bo: You got my word.
Chaz: Okay. But I don't know much. I don't know what vin put in shawn's drink. I don't know where he is, either.
Bo: But you hang with him. You know his habits, his friends.
Chaz: Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Bo: Okay. I'm going to need a formal statement from you. Let's go. Hey, take him to interrogation.
Roman: Did he, uh, agree to cooperate?
Bo: Yeah.
Roman: Good job.
Bo: Is this the forensics report?
Roman: Yeah. The junk tt t was in shawn's drink was grade-a stuff.
Bo: Cocaine?
Roman: Cut with arsenic. You were right. He was not fooling around. His aim was to kill.
Bo: Son-of-a-bitch! He tried to kill my son. I want him. I want him bad.
[ Cellular phone rings ]
[ Ring ]
[ Ring ]
[ Turns phone off ]
Hope: Roman got the lab report?
Bo: Yeah. It was cocaine laced with arsenic. One sip could have killed shawn.
Hope: Oh, my god.
Bo: Yeah.
Tony: All right, I think that's enough now.
John: Relax, tony. She's a girl. She's had a rough day.
Cassie: Thank you. At least somebody here understands how I feel.
Hope: Hey, any word on ramsell?
>Oman: Well, we set up roadblocks, put out an A.P.B.
Hope: Oh, god. It's been too long. He's gone, isn't he?
Roman: I'm afraid he is.
Bo: Great. So he made a fool of us again. Damn it!
Jennifer: Good morning, everyone, and welcome!
Jack: Yeah, welcome to, uh, wedding central.
Belle: I got one for both of us.
Shawn-d: This is?
Belle: A purity ring -- or a symbol of my love for you.
Sami: Brandon is going to propose to me.
Belle: He is?
Roman: Lolove you very much, and I'm not going to leave this spot until you come here and you let me say that to your face.","Roman realizes that he loves Kate just as she's leaving the country. Lucas bumps into Tony, and later Sami brings him in her apartment to investigate a sound she heard. They both get trapped on the fire escape and have a heated argument. Tony, Marlena, Bo, and Hope go to the Dimera Mansion after Shawn's call. They find out that Chaz drugged the drink Belle was about to have and it makes Bo even more furious to do something about the drugs in the city...",summ_screen
"Daniel: And how are you on this fine morning?
Maxine: Very well, thank you. I'd say saving a life before 8:00 a.m. is a good start to the day.
Daniel: Indeed it is. Hey, have you seen--
Maxine: Jennifer just called, said she'd be in shortly.
Daniel: And what about our good friend Anne Milbauer?
Maxine: Anne is...not here. And she's usually cracking the whip by now.
Daniel: Hmm.
Maxine: [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Purse, purse--oh. Purse. Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristen: Oh, hi, Eric.
Eric: Hello.
Kristen: Oh, I hope you don't mind. Sister Annabel said it was okay for me to wait here.
Eric: No, not a problem. I assume you want to talk about the wedding.
Kristen: Yes. Now of course, Brady and I don't expect you to bless our union, but it would mean an awful lot to your brother if you were there. And, I mean, I'm not trying to pressure you or anything, but--
Eric: Of course. Kristen... I do want to be there for Brady. The problem is--
Kristen: You can go ahead and say her name--Marlena. It always comes back to Marlena.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marlena: Oh!
Roman: [Laughs]
Marlena: Oh, gosh.
Roman: Hey.
Marlena: Sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Hey, John.
John: [Gulps]
Nicole: Are you alone?
John: Yep.
Nicole: I heard about Brady and Kristen getting married, and, um, I know this can't be easy for you. [Gasps] Oh, my God. Are you okay?
John: Do I look okay?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: Thank you for meeting me, and I appreciate your discretion. Of course. Does this conclude our business then?
Brady: In fact, this meeting never happened. What meeting?
EJ: My goodness, like father, like son.
Brady: I beg your pardon?
EJ: This is all very cloak and dagger, isn't it? So why the intrigue?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: The better question is why do you care what the hell I do?
EJ: Well, you're marrying my sister.
Brady: You coming to the wedding?
EJ: I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Brady: With Sami?
EJ: [Chuckles] I admit, we haven't really discussed it, but I hope so.
Brady: Well, that's terrific then.
EJ: Okay, Brady. Why don't you tell me how you really feel?
Brady: EJ, you know that happy toast that you're preparing for me and Kristen?
EJ: Yes.
Brady: All the glowing words that you're planning to say and the well wishes delivered through gritted teeth?
EJ: Mm-hmm.
Brady: Then you understand exactly how I feel about you and Sami.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: I really don't want to discuss my mother with you.
Kristen: Because you're a smart man. And no good can come from discussing religion, politics, or Marlena, who in her very own strange way, kind of embodies both those things, huh?
Eric: Religion is a safe topic in here.
Kristen: Oh, of course it is. And to that end, what more do you advise me to do? I've tried so hard to make amends. I really have. Make up for the heartache that I've caused people in your family, especially Marlena.
Eric: Okay, and I thought we weren't talking about that.
Kristen: No, we're not. I just wanted your professional opinion. I mean, what do you think is more important--the sin or owning it?
Eric: More important?
Kristen: Oh, maybe I misspoke. You know, I've tried so hard to take responsibility for the hurt that I've caused people. I want to know if I've been absolved. Or do you think that my sins are so egregious that no amount of regret or contrition could--
Eric: All right, Kristen, please stop. I'm not discussing this with you.
Kristen: Okay. Because you can't be objective?
Eric: Yeah. That is it. But I will say that confession and true repentance must come before absolution.
Kristen: Well, I completely concur with that. And I have had my confession heard. One question-- do you think that Marlena ever had her confession heard in regard to this?
Eric: That is none of your business.
Kristen: It's absolutely my business. Absolutely. Are you aware that she has never shown me even the slightest bit of compassion in all these years? She's never apologized to me for ripping my world apart...
Eric: Okay.
Kristen: Tearing it upside-down.
Eric: Kristen, that's none of my business.
Kristen: That's where you're wrong, Father. This is exactly your business. I mean, aren't you in the business of comforting people that are lost and confused?
Eric: Yes, I am. And when I feel that somebody is sincere and non- manipulative. And what we are not supposed to do is take sides or disclose information that has been told to me in confidence.
Kristen: Of course. I understand that. I get you. Rhetorical question, okay? I mean, just for the hell of it. Am I alone here? Did Roman ever receive an apology from Marlena for tearing his life apart? I mean, did Sami? And as a matter of fact, did you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: Well, I can certainly say for myself that my mother owes me no apology. Never has for anything.
Kristen: I mean, you certainly have found your calling, haven't you?
Eric: And what is that supposed to mean?
Kristen: Only a man of God could be so forgiving.
Eric: There's nothing to forgive.
Kristen: Well, I disagree with that. I've seen it with my own eyes. I've seen your sister, Sami, struggling with the horror of walking in on your mother and John--you know, on the conference room table. And what about your father? Still struggling to this day with being lonely and miserable.
Eric: Hey. My father--
Kristen: Your life was destroyed, your family was decimated, but I guess that's okay with you, huh? Yes? No?
Eric: You know what, like I said, I am not discussing this with you.
Kristen: I hit a nerve, huh? Oh, of course I hit a nerve.
Eric: Kristen, I think you should leave.
Kristen: But it's not so shocking that you'd be so unfailingly loyal to your mother.
Eric: Okay, go.
Kristen: She does kind of portray herself as a saint, doesn't she? I have one last question. Do you think Satan made her commit adultery? Because I know for a fact it's on God's top ten list.
Eric: Yeah, well, I can think of a few other things that can make that list.
Kristen: Yeah, but did you ever think of what pushed me to such desperation, father? I mean, I take responsibility for my actions, but I was a woman in love. Until... whatever Marlena wants, Marlena gets.
Eric: Okay, that is enough!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marlena: Sorry.
Roman: Doc, what's wrong?
Marlena: I wasn't watching where I was going, that's all.
Roman: John, right? What's he done now?
Marlena: You know I won't discuss John with you.
Roman: Which is why you're not answering my calls. And I totally understand that. So let's talk about something else.
Marlena: Roman--
Roman: Let me take you to breakfast.
Marlena: I'm not hungry.
Roman: Look, you gotta eat. Besides, I think you need a friend. Am I wrong?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: John, I'm-- I'm sorry. If it's any consolation, I'm having a hard time with this too. I mean, the wedding-- Brady is my friend. And Kristen is-- well-- you know what, maybe this isn't as bad as it seems. I mean, maybe it's possible that she's changed, right? I mean, look at you. Mogul, priest, spy--
John: There's a point in all this, isn't there?
Nicole: If Brady loves her, then maybe that's all that matters. It's not like you still want her, right?
John: I'm gonna seduce her, Vic. I'm gonna sleep with her before Brady can marry her. And then and only then will I be able to open my son's eyes to who she really is.
Victor: You realize no matter how you try and justify this to her, Marlena is never gonna forgive you. You're gonna lose her and Brady.
John: I know that.
Nicole: John. You're not saying anything.
John: Well, what do you expect me to say? You know, in the last couple years, Brady has lost not one but two women he had planned to spend the rest of his life with. And in between, there was--
Nicole: He was with the likes of me. Yeah, I know. You can say it.
John: No, no, no, no. What I'm saying is he's not in a healthy place. And then you got Kristen doing what she does best. Eh, what the hell. You know what, he's a big boy. It's his life. I'm always gonna love him. And I think a part of you is always gonna love him. And all we want is for him to be happy, right?
Nicole: Right.
John: Right. I gotta get someone to clean this up.
Nicole: And how are you gonna clean up the real mess? John, what are you going to do to stop Kristen?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abe: Hey, Danny.
Daniel: Hey.
Abe: Hey, you're just the man I was looking for. I was wondering if I could ask you a favor.
Daniel: Yeah, sure. You know, anything.
Abe: I've got an old friend, Jarrod Grant, and he's been admitted for tests. Yet nobody seems to know what the hell is wrong with him. And I think he's more scared than he's letting on.
Daniel: Look, I'd be happy to check in on him after my rounds, so just make sure he knows that he can call me anytime.
Abe: Yeah, I was hoping you were gonna say that. Thank you.
Daniel: I learned from the best--Lexie.
Abe: Yeah. Thanks, man.
Daniel: You bet, buddy.
Abe: See you tomorrow.
Daniel: Okay. [Exhales]
Joanna: [Clears throat]
Daniel: Oh, my goodness!
Joanna: He wanted to say good morning to his daddy.
Daniel: Good morning! Good morning, little dude. What's happening, man? You just made a great day even better.
Joanna: He woke up so happy.
Daniel: Did you? Did you have a good time last night hanging out with Jennifer? 'Cause you know what? I did too. Where's the love? Yeah.
Jennifer: Keys. What did I do with my keys? Oh. It's funny. Why are these doors open?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: Anyway, EJ, it's been real, uh-- it's been real, uh-- let's just leave it at that.
EJ: No, I think it's very touching that you stand up for Samantha, especially since you spent a better part of your lives at one another's throats.
Brady: And you? You never knew Kristen at all. She had been excommunicated from your family.
EJ: I admit freely, I never heard a good thing about Kristen, especially not from my father. Fortunately, as it turns out, some of our preconceived notions are wrong.
Brady: And sometimes they're not.
EJ: Brady, I love my sister, and I support her in anything she does.
Brady: See, likewise.
EJ: There you go, see. We have something in common.
Brady: What do you know. Let's quit while we're ahead. See you back at the ranch.
EJ: Well, daddy's going to be waiting for you there. And you and he...have nothing in common.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: So let me ask you, Nicole, what more can I do about Kristen, huh? I've talked to Brady. Everybody has talked to Brady. Begged, pleaded, threatened. He's made his mind up. He's not gonna change it.
Nicole: Because he's stubborn as hell. Gee, I wonder where he gets that from? You don't give up either.
John: You know, sometimes there's nothing you can do but accept that life has changed.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lose my control.
Kristen: Oh, please. Don't apologize to me. I mean, priests are people too. Actually, you know what? I think I like you better, having seen this side of you. The side that's mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore. I mean, if you just sat there so saccharine sweet and patronizing, it would've been awfully boring. But you're not a bore at all. Father Eric has an edge, doesn't he?
Eric: Getting back to the wedding, and since you can see that priests are human, which is why I think you'll understand why I won't be able to be there. The wedding is more about you and Brady and God and no one else.
Kristen: You make it sound so selfless. You've actually turned out quite well, considering where you came from.
Eric: Kristen, please.
Kristen: I meant it completely as a compliment. Really, your mother would be so proud of you, even if deep down, you can't possibly be proud of her. I'm going to save you a piece of cake.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Why don't you show me where Caroline keeps the dustpan?
John: Tom will get it. Well, you two look... close.
Marlena: Would that make a difference to you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Are you ticklish right there?
Jennifer: Hello, there. Good morning.
Daniel: There's no tickle bone right--holy barnacles. Look who's here.
Jennifer: I found something. I actually sat on something when I was getting dressed this morning.
Daniel: Oh, my--sorry about that.
Jennifer: What?
Daniel: Whoops. Our bad.
Jennifer: You know what, I kind of miss the days of stepping on Tinkertoys and finding cookie crumbs in my sofa cushion.
Daniel: [Laughs] Whoops-a-daisy.
Jennifer: There you go.
Daniel: Oh, what do we say?
Jennifer: [Laughs]
Daniel: Thank you.
Jennifer: You're welcome.
Daniel: My goodness. Give me one second. Well, good morning to you.
Jennifer: Good morning to you.
Daniel: Mm. Hi.
Jennifer: Hi. I can't believe I slept through my alarm.
Daniel: Really?
Jennifer: Yes.
Daniel: Had kind of a little rough night last night, did you?
Jennifer: No, not at all.
Daniel: No?
Anne: Well, good thing I didn't eat my breakfast. I don't think I could keep it down.
Maxine: Dr. Dan's been looking for you. Where have you been?
Anne: Attending to some personal business. There are women who sacrifice so much.
Jennifer: Okay, I really should get back to work.
Daniel: All right, and I need to get to post-op. Grab that little bad boy. You know what that is? That is when we pick somebody up, and then they get to hang out there for a while. You know, I'll show you in a minute, all right? Hold on. Yeah. And you, if you're free for lunch...
Jennifer: Yeah, stop by.
Daniel: Ah, famous chef to a pizza from Vinnie's to the hospital cafeteria in less than 24 hours.
Jennifer: You know what, it's the company that counts.
Daniel: Ah.
Jennifer: And you giving up our date for Abigail and Cameron, so they could have a special night together, that was a great thing to do.
Daniel: Well, I can't say it was totally selfless. I got a quiet night with you and parker, and that is just what the doctor ordered. Mwah. And you--I am so glad you are back to work where you belong.
Jennifer: Me too.
Daniel: Yeah?
Jennifer: I'm glad too.
Daniel: Okay, all right.
Jennifer: Okay.
Daniel: Bye. Come on, dude. Let me show you.
Jennifer: Okay, have a good day.
Daniel: All right, we will. Come here.
Jennifer: Bye, Parker. Bye-bye. See you later.
Anne: No, Jennifer. You don't belong here at all.
Jennifer: Anne, what are you doing here?
Anne: Well, just you wait and see.
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Nicole: Hi, Marlena, Roman. John, it's nice to see you. I'll see you later.
John: Bye.
Nicole: Okay.
Roman: John, why don't you give Marlena a break?
John: Why don't you go?
Marlena: Why don't we not do this right here? Roman and I can leave.
John: No. Roman and I need to have a little talk.
Marlena: A talk? Or a fight?
John: We need to settle something, once and for all.
Roman: Anytime, anywhere.
Marlena: No, no, please.
Roman: It's all right, Doc. John, why don't you and I take a little walk?
Marlena: Oh, stop, John. Please, don't. Please don't do--
Victor: Let them go.
Marlena: I'm afraid they're going to kill each other.
Roman: And what would you do to stop them? Every time you've opened your mouth, you've made things worse, haven't you? Leave well enough alone, Marlena, for everyone's sake.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristen: Well, we can cross Father Eric's name off of the guest list.
Stefano: Pity.
Kristen: It is, actually.
Stefano: [Laughs] Why? There's not actually going to be a marriage.
Kristen: I'm aware of that, but I really wanted all of Marlena's family and friends to be on hand to witness her ultimate humiliation. Can you imagine the look on her face when Brady tells her that he found me in bed with John?
Stefano: Now your revenge will be complete?
Kristen: Yes, it will. You know, I think that self-righteous little Eric probably would've attended the wedding if I'd been able to control my temper when his sainted mother's name was mentioned. Brady's going to be very disappointed.
Stefano: [Laughs] Brady's going to be a hell of a lot more than disappointed when you break his heart into a million little pieces.
Kristen: As I said before, collateral damage. He'll get over it and me eventually.
Stefano: And how about you?
[Knock on door]
Kristen: I have to go. Yeah?
Brady: Good. You're here.
Kristen: I am here.
Brady: Come here.
Kristen: Mm. And you're here. I was just talking about you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: Are you really going to do this again?
Anne: You know, you may think you can quit your job and come back and then quit your job and come back--
Jennifer: I'm not quitting.
Anne: Well, who would know the difference, Jennifer? You're always late or detained, or you're having some PDA in the nurses' station with your hero/protector.
Jennifer: I was just kissing Daniel good morning, Anne.
Anne: Oh, so you admit it.
Jennifer: Admit what?
Anne: Let me tell you something. As long as I am stuck in H.R., I plan to fully enforce the codes of conduct in this hospital. So next time you see Dr. Jonas, do yourself a favor--hands off.
Jennifer: Okay, did Chloe put you up to this?
Anne: I'm just doing my job, jenny.
Jennifer: Okay, Annie. Well, maybe part of my job involves requesting a mental health consultation.
Anne: For you, an outstanding idea.
Jennifer: No, for you, because you are so strangely obsessed with my personal and professional life. And that is not normal.
Anne: I'm sorry. You are gonna pronounce judgment on what's normal? Don't you dare presume to tell me how to act. It is my job to tell you how to act.
Jennifer: Okay.
Daniel: Is it?
Jennifer: Daniel, it's fine. Really.
[Phone rings]
Jennifer: Excuse me for one second. Hello. Oh, yes. I'll be right there. Okay, we are obviously finished here, so if you have another problem with me, just go straight to Mr. Burns.
Anne: Oh, don't think I won't.
Jennifer: Oh, I'm sure you will.
Daniel: No. No, no, no, you won't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
EJ: [Exhales]
Stefano: Oh, don't disturb the pieces. Don't you see I'm in the middle of a game? Come on.
EJ: Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't know what I was thinking.
Stefano: All right. So what's on your mind?
EJ: I bumped into Brady Black earlier.
Stefano: Lucky you.
EJ: Well, it was the first time he and I've really been able to have a conversation about Kristen and the wedding.
Stefano: Mm-hmm. And?
EJ: I-- I just never really imagined that he would be my brother-in-law. You know? I mean, are you not concerned about Kristen joining the Kiriakis family?
Stefano: See, I am concerned about a lot of things, but I don't see any reason why I should get my blood pressure up on something that may not even happen, right?
EJ: It's funny the way you say that, you make it sound like you think it's not going to happen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristen: So guess what. I sent Jenna down to graphics. She's not going to be back for 20 minutes. I could lock the door, and we could get started on our honeymoon a little early. Come on. Come on, handsome one. Brady? What's wrong?
Brady: Nothing, but we should talk.
Kristen: Sounds kind of serious.
Brady: It is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anne: Listen, golden boy. You may think your magic hands are special, but you are not the boss of me.
Daniel: Well, you're not my boss or Jennifer's boss. And if you keep this up, the only place you'll be reporting for work will be the unemployment line.
Anne: How dare you.
Daniel: You know, I talked to Chloe last night, so she could talk to Parker. And before we hung up with each other, she said some very interesting things about you, Anne. Oh, yeah, every shady thing you had done to help her bury Jennifer.
Anne: That bitch.
Daniel: Still interested in calling the morality police?
Anne: Wait a minute, why would she say those things about me? I'm her friend.
Daniel: They're true. And she's trying to face up to what she's done, so she can put her life back together.
Anne: Yeah, well, she can leave me out of it.
Daniel: A little too late for that. Yeah. I'm sure Mr. Burns and the hospital board will be happy to hear what Chloe told me, yeah.
Anne: Well, are you going to--
Daniel: Mm, no, no. I don't see any reason to say anything to them now. Unless you give me one. So what's it gonna be?
Jennifer: Sorry, false alarm. Is there a problem?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Hey, Eric. I thought you were gonna visit Mrs. Monninger this morning.
Eric: I told her I'd come by later.
Nicole: Well, look, I'm glad you're here. You need to know about something that happened earlier.
Eric: With Vargas?
Nicole: No. With your family.
Eric: My family?
Nicole: Yeah, I was at the pub, and I ran into John, and your dad was with Marlena and--
Eric: It sounds like Armageddon.
Nicole: Pretty close. But Brady and Kristen's wedding is driving everybody crazy.
Eric: I know the feeling.
Nicole: Me too. Are you going?
Eric: I've decided the best thing that I can do for them is pray for them. Keep my distance, which is what I'd advise you to do too.
Nicole: Sure, I don't have a problem doing that, but I'm not sure you have a choice.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be so blunt.
Marlena: Didn't you?
Victor: But I do hope you're self-aware enough to know that you pushed Brady into that temptress's arms and kept him there.
Marlena: Believe this or not, I care as much about Brady as you do.
Victor: I believe you. And I believe that this outcome is not what you wanted at all. But tell me, what do you suppose a good psychiatrist would advise a woman in your shoes?
Marlena: I wish I knew.
Victor: I know. What's the one thing you haven't tried? Walking away. Do it, Marlena. Accept the fact that you've lost John and move on before things get worse.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: Let's not waste any time. I'll just cut to the chase. I know you still care about her. You've always have.
Roman: You're right, but we've already talked that. More importantly, what about you? John, look. You slept with my wife. You got her pregnant. Our marriage--over, done, boom. Now you hit a little bump in the road, and you're just gonna throw her away? I'm gonna ask you one last time. Do you have any idea what you're doing to her? Do you even care?
John: Of course I care.
Roman: Well, then stop treating her like the enemy.
John: It stops now.
Roman: Good.
John: You look after her, Roman. You take care of her. She's all yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brady: You know, before you know it, our wedding day is gonna be here.
Kristen: I know, I can't wait.
Brady: And there's a lot of things to do, a lot of things to think about. And I, um, I really want to get it right this time, starting with my gift to you.
Kristen: Brady, I don't want any more gifts. Please, you've done more than enough.
Brady: No, there's gonna be-- there's never enough.
Kristen: Brady.
Brady: Let me just say this to you. When you met me, I had pretty much given up on the future that I wanted. I just thought it wasn't going to happen, and then you-- you made me believe again. I thank God for that.
Kristen: Me too.
Brady: I love you more than words can say. You've changed my life. And now, I want to change yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: What's going on?
Anne: Nothing. We're just-- we were just talking. So where did you get that lovely dress? It looks--it looks beautiful on you.
Jennifer: I don't remember.
Anne: Well, hi-ho. It's back to work I go.
Jennifer: You know that I can fight my battles all by myself.
Daniel: Oh, I've seen you in action, yeah. But sometimes two are better than one.
Jennifer: Um, yes. I agree with you on that one.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxine: What is your problem now?
Anne: What else? Jennifer Horton.
Maxine: Of course.
Anne: I mean, am I the only one who sees that overindulgent, spoiled, self- entitled witch for what she is?
Maxine: Apparently so.
Anne: No. Someone, somewhere is gonna teach her the lesson she's got coming.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eric: If you have something to say, could you just please say it?
Nicole: Okay. Well, when I was talking to John, I just got this really strange feeling that he literally wanted to kill someone with his bare hands. I mean, isn't that what he used to do for a living?
Eric: What's your point, Nicole?
Nicole: Well, it scared me. And with everyone so upset about Brady and Kristen's wedding, I'm afraid something terrible is gonna happen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abe: [Laughs] Hey, John. Hey, man. It's good to see you.
John: Yeah.
Abe: Hey, you know, I'd love to take you out for a beer and catch up sometime.
John: Ah, can't. So sorry, Abraham. What I really meant to say was I would like to have a beer with you, but right now, I got a lot on my mind, okay?
Abe: Yeah, I know. You know, at the risk of sounding presumptuous, I think you need to talk about it.
John: Not now.
Abe: Look, buddy. I'm worried about you.
John: No problem. Don't be, I'm fine. Got everything under control.
Abe: Somehow, I don't believe that.
John: Abraham, now is not the time.
Abe: Well, when will it ever be? Hey, look, man. I'm your friend.
John: I know you are. And I'll call you when I'm ready.
Abe: I hope that's soon. You take care, all right?
John: Yeah, you too, Abraham. You get yourself ready, Kristen. I'm coming. No matter what it costs.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: No, as hard as these words are to hear, very often, your best weapon is preparation.
Marlena: ""Preparation""?
Victor: You're in a tough situation, and you think, now surely, it can't get any worse. But it does. It can always get worse. It can, and it will.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: Not even Stefano DiMera can predict the future.
EJ: Possibly not. But you can certainly try like mad to change it.
Stefano: You know what I think the best thing for all of us to do really is to live in the present. Totally, completely, no?
EJ: I like that. Dante?
Stefano: No. Me.
EJ: [Laughs] I like it. It's trite. But things that are trite are usually true.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristen: Where is all this coming from, hmm?
Brady: Oh, I think you'll understand it better if you read it yourself.
Kristen: Uh-oh, prenup?
Brady: Not a prenup. That's cold.
Kristen: I was just kidding.
Brady: [Clears throat]
Kristen: What is it? These are--
Brady: Adoption papers. I called in a favor. I had us fast-tracked.
Kristen: I didn't think I--
Brady: Kristen, we can't be turned down. There'll be no questions asked.
Kristen: I mean, how--
Brady: It's in the brochure. Every single question you have is gonna be answered.
Kristen: I can't believe you did this.
Brady: I know how much you want to be a mom.
Kristen: Um--
Brady: And I know that you thought it was impossible, but I'm standing here in front of you right now telling you... we can have a child together. We can do it. All you have to do is say the word.","Roman and Marlena ran into each other at the town square. The two agreed to go talk. At the pub, John and Nicole talked about Brady and Kristen getting together. Brady met with a woman about a personal matter. When she left, EJ wanted to know what was going on. They ended up talking about Brady's engagement. They also got on the subject of EJ and Sami's relationship. Kristen went to the rectory to talk to Eric. Things got tense between them when the subject of Marlena came up. Things took a turn for the worse when she brought up Marlena cheating on Roman for John. While John and Nicole were talking, Victor saw them together. Nicole wanted to know what John was going to do to Kristen. John was vague about what he was going to do. Roman and Marlena walked in the pub and saw John and Nicole. Eric let Kristen know he wasn't going to be at her wedding. Kristen finally left Eric's office. John approached Roman and Marlena.",summ_screen
"Kate: I didn't expect to see you for a few days. How was Houston?
Lucas: Muggy.
Kate: So can I ask about Sheryl?
Lucas: Can I stop you?
Kate: She wouldn't speak to you?
Lucas: Oh, no, mom. She had plenty to say, thanks.
Kate: Okay, look, I really am sorry, but, obviously, it was not meant to be or--
Lucas: Or she would have been great with you using her? I don't think that's the way it works. And if this is your version of pretending to care, you can skip that too.
Kate: She was always a means to an end.
Lucas: Yeah, for you, maybe. I hope it was worth it.
Kate: Actually, it was. Jordan's leaving Salem.
Rafe: So were you even gonna tell me that you were leaving?
Jordan: Is this from Gabi? Because she misunderstood--
Rafe: Gabi didn't say a word. It was Ben. He's the one who told me you were leaving town.
Ben: Can I ask you something?
Abigail: Yeah, sure.
Ben: This terrible thing you did before, was that about Nick? Because I wouldn't feel bad about anything you supposedly did to that guy.
Abigail: You don't know my cousin either, do you?
Ben: I don't have to. I watch. I pay attention. It's not just me--no one likes that guy.
Will: You were going to shoot Nick, weren't you?
Sonny: Yes.
Sami: I do know what time it is. Do you? Because you were supposed to have those contracts in to new York two hours ago. Yes, you are going to get them done right now. You're not leaving until you do.
EJ: Something wrong?
Sami: Yeah, in fact, I'm about to fire stivik, so if you want to watch, we could make a night of it.
EJ: I think you're finished for the evening.
Sami: Why? I'm not gonna just sit around here waiting for the hit man to call and say that he's killed Nick.
Julie: Nick.
Nick: Aunt Julie.
Julie: Oh, I'm so glad you answered my text.
Nick: Of course I did.
Julie: Come here, you.
EJ: You didn't do this. If it helps, remember that.
Sami: I didn't stop you. I put that phone in your hand. And when push came to shove, I didn't back away.
EJ: It was my choice. Let it be that.
Sami: I'm fine. Okay? I am, I just--I'm just-- you know, I can't help thinking about Nick... the fact that he's gonna be dead. Or maybe he already is or... I don't know, it's just so...
EJ: Necessary. Nick made it necessary. He did that. What?
Sami: We're no better than he is.
Lucas: Did Jordan find out that you used Sheryl?
Kate: No, but I don't think that would drive her away anyway.
Lucas: But you found something that did.
Kate: We had a little discussion about her multiple identities.
Lucas: Did you tell her you broke into her apartment?
Kate: You know, I think that's beside the point.
Lucas: Not to you, maybe. Not to the law.
Kate: Or to Joan cooper or whatever her name is. It's not like she could go to the police, Lucas. You know, and then she freaked out, and now she's running away. Doesn't that say something to you?
Lucas: Yeah. Tells me you're every bit as scary as I thought.
Kate: [Sighs]
Lucas: You think that Rafe is just gonna thank you for this? Really?
Kate: I'm not looking for thanks, actually.
Lucas: What are you looking for? You think he's gonna come crawling back to you? Mom, if you think that, you're pathetic, and you're deluded.
Jordan: Why would my brother tell you I was leaving?
Rafe: Exactly. Because as you know, Ben and I aren't the best of friends, so why is he the one being honest with me and not you?
Jordan: Oh, it sounds horrible when you put it like that.
Rafe: Yeah, well, guess what.
Jordan: Okay. If I could just explain--
Rafe: You can.
Jordan: Okay. It's not--
Rafe: What is it not?
Jordan: I do care about you.
Rafe: Great. Yeah, Ben wants me to convince you not to leave town, actually. He-- he says you actually love me.
Jordan: Okay.
Rafe: Do you love me? Use your words.
Jordan: [Laughs] Yes. I love you.
Rafe: Okay. Great. I love you too. So you're not going anywhere.
Ben: You never answered.
Abigail: It's not about Nick. It's my own mess, and I have to figure it out on my own.
Ben: Well, that sounds messy.
Abigail: But it's only messy. Don't worry, you're not leaving me in any mortal danger or anything.
Ben: But for the record, I mean, I can totally do that. Since you hate this whole hero, white horse--
Abigail: [Laughs] Hate is kind of a strong word, I think. Look, I don't need rescuing, but I shouldn't have been so rude to you either.
Ben: Forget it.
Abigail: So... friends?
Ben: Friends.
Sonny: Nick said he would put Gabi in prison if she doesn't do what he wants. Exactly. Things have escalated, will. It's one thing when Gabi wanted to be with Nick and she was with Nick. We thought that was creepy. But she's a grown woman, and she makes her own choices. But she doesn't want to be with him now. She's afraid, and she should be from what he said. Nick has come off the rails. And that's the guy who's gonna raise Ari? Your daughter? Our daughter? I am not gonna let that happen to Ari.
Jordan: It's not fair.
Rafe: What's not?
Jordan: [Sighs] You don't understand.
Rafe: Okay, well, then stay here and explain it to me.
Jordan: [Sighs] I can't.
Rafe: You just told me that you loved me. You know that I love you. Oh. Does this happen to you every day? In the physical therapy rooms, you have guys' broken hearts all over the place? Huh, do you?
Jordan: Come on. Stop.
Rafe: I'm not an idiot. Okay, I know there is something big that's got you spooked. And I don't know I don't know if it's a thing or if it's in your mind or if it's ten years from now or around the corner or what. But what I do know is that I can help... if you give me a chance. But not if you run away.
Jordan: I don't want to.
Rafe: Okay, so don't. Don't. Just listen to your brother and to me.
Jordan: How do I get this?
Rafe: What?
Jordan: How I ever deserved such an amazing man, I--
Rafe: I know, it's true. You are really a pain. You caught me at a weak moment.
Jordan: [Laughs]
Rafe: We're okay together, and you're gonna be okay here.
Kate: Darling, this is really so much fun, but perhaps we should focus on the real problem.
Lucas: Oh, yeah, which is what?
Kate: While you were away, Nick took Gabi to a lawyer to draw up a new custody agreement. Now your son will only be seeing his daughter every other weekend.
Will: No. We have to find another way.
Sonny: Will, there isn't another way. People would have to go to prison.
Will: Have you ever shot somebody?
Sonny: No.
Will: I have. You can't live with that. I will not let you--
Sonny: You were a scared--
Will: I will not let you live with that.
Sonny: You were a scared kid when that happened. Of course it's gonna haunt you. I didn't want you to know what I was about to do.
Will: So you would lie about this for the rest of our lives? No. Nick is a problem. Nick is a big problem. But this would ruin our lives forever, and deep down, you know that.
Nick: So is something wrong? You sounded urgent.
Julie: I want to spend some time with you.
Nick: Okay. Why?
Julie: Do I need a reason? If I do, it's 'cause I'm worried about you, Nick.
Nick: I'm fine. I told you.
Julie: Yes, but I discovered you fighting with Abigail, and nobody fights with Abigail.
Nick: It was nothing.
Julie: Sweetheart, I'm really worried about you, concerned. Please, just tell me what's going on.
Nick: It was a lousy day. That's all, you know? Every time I turned around, literally, somebody was in my face.
Julie: Why?
Nick: Because they hate me.
Julie: [Laughs] Darling, that isn't true.
Nick: What, you think I'm exaggerating? Julie, it's a fact. Honestly, beside you and aunt Maggie, I don't think there is one person in this town who would care if I live or die.
EJ: Listen to me. We tried every legitimate way that we could think of to deal with Nick. What is the alternative? You'll go to prison for the rest of your life. Kate goes to prison for the rest of her life. Your granddaughter is taken away from William and raised by that man. Look at me. Even if you thought it was so important that that little monster stay alive-- important enough that you're willing to risk the rest of your life in prison? Neither one of us is gonna subject that little girl to a lifetime with Nicholas Fallon as her daddy.
Sami: And I agree with you. We are justified. But I--
EJ: No buts. No buts. This was the only course.
Sami: I'm just asking why you were the one who felt that you could deal with Nick a different way. Did we try every other alternative first? I'm just-- how did we end up here?
EJ: He did this. We didn't do this. He did this. You and I are just defending the people who we love. And let me tell you, the world will be a much safer place without Nicholas Fallon in it. When you only have one hand,
Abigail: I have to go.
Ben: See you around.
Abigail: Yeah.
Ben: Abigail...listen. Maybe you don't need to hear this again, but I would stay clear of that Nick guy. He's trouble.
EJ: I promise you, nobody is going to find anything out.
Abigail: Maybe not much longer.
Lucas: Well, how the hell did we do this? How the hell did we get from them living all three happily together to a courtroom?
Kate: You know the answer to that.
Lucas: Yeah, Nick.
Kate: Of course. He's the one who hired the lawyer for Gabi. Anyway, I have a call in to a contact at the family court because we need to find out if they filed anything.
Lucas: This has gotten out of control. This is way out of control. Who the hell does he think he is? He doesn't belong in the middle of our family like this. I mean, I'm not gonna let him use this baby as a pawn.
Kate: I agree. He needs to be stopped. And we're not the only ones who feel that way.
Will: Where did you get the gun... and the silencer?
Sonny: It was in a gun case at my uncle Vic's. But no one saw me take it. No one saw me take it.
Will: Put it back now before Victor knows it's gone.
Sonny: I will. I promise.
[Phone ringing]
Will: I have to meet Abigail. I hate leaving this here with you.
Sonny: It's okay. I got to get to work anyway.
Will: Okay, can you drop it on the way?
Sonny: Not now.
Will: I don't want a weapon in the house!
Sonny: Will, I will put it way at the top of the closet and first thing tomorrow, I will bring it back when Maggie and Victor leave. Okay, no one will ask any questions.
Will: Okay. I love you. I can't believe you're willing to kill somebody for me. But you know that it's not right.
Sonny: I do. It's out of here first thing tomorrow.
Julie: Okay, Nick, who do you think hates you?
Nick: Oh, you want a list?
Julie: Yes.
Nick: All right, so I go, and I make a list, and I apologize to every single person that I've ever upset for anything I've ever upset them for. I've been there, aunt Julie. It doesn't change anything.
Julie: Gabi doesn't hate you.
Nick: No. But if they had it their way-- I just--I love her so much.
Julie: And I understand she's going to go to court over the baby's custody?
Nick: Uh, yeah. It looks like.
Julie: Your lawyer's really stirring things up there.
Nick: It's not my lawyer.
Julie: Well, you found him.
Nick: Abigail recommended him, all right? And he's doing what lawyers do. You know, he took a negotiating position on a contract that will asked for. He's starting this, Julie. He's the one who wanted the custody agreement, you know? You talk to everybody else, and it's like--like I kidnapped Ari, and I sold her into child slavery or something.
Julie: So everybody is overreacting?
Nick: Yes. I don't want to be at war with everyone.
Julie: There he is.
Nick: What?
Julie: The sweet boy that came to town eight years ago, who was kind to everybody, and such a good listener, really paid attention. You know, Nick, you are still one of the smartest guys I ever met.
Nick: Yeah. Well, such a smart guy-- I've certainly done a lot of stupid things.
Julie: And you paid dearly for it. So why do you keep beating yourself up?
Nick: You know, all I want-- all I want is a life with just a little bit of happiness. Just a little bit. You know, every time I take two steps towards Gabi, I have 20 people start screaming at me.
Julie: For no reason? I've been there, honey. I know you want to push it off on everybody else, but, darling, you have to deal with your own demons.
Nick: Demons? What do you mean? What do you mean, ""demons""?
Julie: We all have them.
Nick: No, no, no. We all have problems. We all have issues, but you said, ""demons."" That's what you said.
Julie: Oh, I didn't mean--
Nick: No, you said ""demons,"" aunt Julie. Do you think I'm crazy?
Sami: Let's go do something. Come on.
EJ: No.
Sami: Let's just get out of the house.
EJ: Samantha, it is best if we stay put. The servants have seen us. They know we're here. The cars are in the driveway.
Sami: All right. All right, well, I'll just go play with the kids.
EJ: No, you're not going to play with the kids, Samantha. They all sense that something is... why don't we go for a walk? How about that? Get some fresh air. It's a lovely night.
Sami: For a murder.
Kate: Okay, so when did the request come in? Did they get a date? That's next week. No, no, thanks, just keep me posted. Right. Nick Fallon, I am not kowtowing to you anymore.
Jordan: I'll stay.
Rafe: For?
Jordan: For you.
Rafe: Forever?
Jordan: That's what I want. I won't go--I won't even think about going without talking to you.
Rafe: Okay. Great. That's a start.
Jordan: And I am really sorry. You shouldn't have had to hear something like that from my brother.
Rafe: No, I shouldn't have. But I'm glad to hear it. I'm sure he will be too because, for whatever it's worth, he really seems to care about you.
[Phone ringing]
Rafe: Sorry, this could be work. Boy.
Jordan: That doesn't look good.
Rafe: No. Sorry, I got to go. I'll see you later, though. Promise?
Jordan: I'll be here. I promise.
Rafe: You'll be here? Like, right here?
Jordan: [Laughs]
Rafe: I'll see you.
Allie: Daddy, are you mad?
Lucas: No, no, no, honey. I'm not mad at you. I'm fine.
Allie: Then who?
Lucas: There's just a-- a very bad man doing a lot of bad things to a lot of people.
Allie: Maybe he'll go away.
Lucas: Yeah, yeah, I hope so.
Jordan: Ah, hey, Lucas. Hi, Allie.
Allie: Hi, Jordan. There's a bad man on the loose.
Jordan: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Hey, I got a new app on my phone.
Allie: Can I?
Jordan: Sure. Hey.
Lucas: Please.
Jordan: Bad man?
Lucas: Yeah, don't worry about it. You look chipper.
Jordan: I am. Things are good.
Lucas: Good to hear.
Jordan: Yeah, well, I do miss double-dating with you and Sheryl though.
Lucas: Yeah, yeah. I guess she just had a great job offer, you know, the kind you can't refuse. What about you?
Jordan: I like my job. I like Salem.
Lucas: And Rafe?
Jordan: [Giggles]
Lucas: So what? You're sticking around?
Jordan: Yes, it looks like I'm finally going to be staying in one place for a while.
Lucas: Oh.
Julie: No, Nick. I did not say you are crazy. And it's not what I think.
Nick: I killed a man, I kidnapped Melanie.
Julie: You were taking drugs. You were addicted to pain killers, everybody knows--
Nick: I'm not crazy. I'm not crazy.
Julie: No, you're not. But you do have demons, sweetheart. Not like your mom, but--
Nick: What?
Julie: Oh, baby, I'm not qualified to have this conversation with you. You should be talking to a professional.
Nick: [Sighs] I've done that. I've done that.
Julie: Well, didn't it help?
Nick: I don't know. I thought-- I thought it had, but, aunt Julie, in the end, we're on our own.
Julie: No. No, you're not. We're there for you. And there are people trained to get you through this thing. Honey, why don't you just call Marlena?
Nick: [Laughs] Oh, yeah, Marlena. I'm sure Marlena would love to help me.
Julie: She can recommend someone, somebody who'd be objective, a place where you can be totally honest and get your hands around this thing that's inside of you and feel safe. What?
Nick: [Cries] I just-- I just-- it's been a long time since I've felt safe.
Julie: [Sighs]
Nick: I don't... I don't want to be like this. I don't want to live like this.
Julie: I know, baby. I know. And things are going to change. And you are gonna change. And you're not alone.
Nick: Thank you. No, thank you... for not judging me.
Julie: God would strike me dead. I have no right to judge anybody. But I'm exhibit ""a"" that things can get better. So what do you say I take you out to dinner? And then I'll astonish you with stories from my misspent youth. I promise you'll feel like a saint.
Nick: [Laughs] That sounds good. Sounds good, but I think I'm gonna stay here. It's a pretty night.
Julie: Really?
Nick: Yeah.
Julie: You'd rather be alone?
Nick: I got to clear my head.
Julie: Things get better. And it may take a lot of hard work, but then all at once, suddenly it changes just like that.
Nick: See you soon.
Julie: Kiss good-bye.
Will: I shouldn't be too long with Abigail.
Sonny: All right. I may have to close the club tonight, so I will let you know.
Will: It'll be okay. This is better.
Sonny: Will... if it came down to it, I wouldn't hesitate. I would do anything for you.
Will: I know.
Jordan: Is everything okay?
Lucas: Uh, yeah. Yeah, yeah. It will be.
[Phone ringing]
Jordan: Lucas?
Lucas: Listen, can you do me a favor? You're not busy right now, are you? Could you just watch Allie for, like, a half-hour for me?
Jordan: I--sure.
Lucas: Thank you. Thank you. Allie? Allie, honey? Oh, come here for a second. Daddy's got some business he has to take care of, so Jordan's gonna watch you real quick. Is that okay?
Jordan: Maybe we can go get some fro-yo.
Allie: Excellent.
Lucas: Yeah, fro-yo's good. Thank you very much. You be good. Okay? I want a report.
Kate: Hey. How you doing? How's will holding up?
Sonny: As good as he can be with the stunt Gabi's pulling.
Kate: So the court notified you?
Sonny: What?
Kate: Oh, my God. Brace yourself because it's about to get worse.
Abigail: Hi, will. You look like hell.
Will: Bad week.
Abigail: I know. But that's what I wanted to talk to you about. I think that this could all be coming to an end soon.
Will: What's that supposed to mean?
Abigail: Well, I talked to someone who thinks that Nick is gonna come to his senses.
Will: That's it? Some random person has a thought, and that's supposed to fix--
Abigail: No. I'm sorry. I just heard how that sounded when I said it out loud, but I'm just trying to say that I have hope, you know? It's not--
Will: Nick is a human wrecking ball. He won't stop. He won't change. He'd use anyone or anything to get what he wants.
Abigail: Maybe not.
Will: Where have you been these past four months? He'll hurt anyone, Abigail, even sweet you and--
Abigail: [Clears throat]
Will: Abigail, does he have something on you too?
Nick: You mean the world to Gabi. And I hope that someday, you and I can even be friends.
Rafe: Maybe.
Gabi: You see? He bends over backwards, and they still don't listen.
Abigail: Right. Well, it's really great that you're being so understanding, Nick.
Kate: I was going to say that you did a good job.
Sami: My little girl tells me that you've been helping her with her homework.
Nick: Allie's a great kid.
Sami: And I saw the gift that you gave will and Sonny for their wedding. It's beautiful. It's thoughtful.
Nick: I will not let you down, not after everything that we've been through together. You believe me, right?
Gabi: I do.
Nick: Hi, Marlena. It's Nick Fallon. exact date, but my source did say that they're on the court calendar for next week.
Sonny: Doesn't the court have to tell us? Forget that. Gabi didn't say anything.
Kate: It's an ambush, Sonny.
Sonny: She acted like we would settle out of court.
Kate: Yeah, of course she did.
Sonny: Gabi meant it.
Kate: Well, then, what does that say? Gabi is not the one in control.
Sonny: We know who's behind this, all of it.
Kate: Yes, we do.
Gabi: Hey.
Jordan: Gabi, how are you?
Gabi: Good, I'm on my way to pick up Arianna. Did you speak to Rafe tonight?
Jordan: I did. And I'm staying.
Gabi: Thank God.
[Phone ringing]
Gabi: You know, you two have fun.
Jordan: Bye.
Will: Don't lie. I can see that I'm right. Does this have to do with that guy that you were seeing? He always kind of seemed like he was married or something.
Abigail: Or something.
Will: Let me guess. Nick tells you he knows. But it's okay, he's going to keep it to himself as long as you do... whatever, fill in the blank.
Abigail: Actually, no, it's not nearly that polite. God, will, this is so bad. I mean, if this got out, it would hurt so many people and for no good reason. I mean, it's just-- [Sighs]
Will: You're a mess.
Abigail: Yeah, I know.
Will: So tell me. Tell a guy that won't hold you hostage.
[Phone ringing]
Abigail: You can get it. It's okay.
Will: I'm sorry. I really should.
Abigail: No, it's fine.
Will: Yeah.
Sonny: Are you sitting down?
Will: Yeah, what?
Sonny: Gabi has hearing date next week in family court.
Will: What?
Sonny: Yeah.
Will: But I-- no, I thought-- I thought that they were--
Sonny: I know. It has to be Nick pushing her.
Will: Yeah, listen. I got to go. I got to--
Sonny: Okay.
Will: Okay.
Abigail: Are you okay? It's looks like you're going to break this table. What happened?
Will: I got to go.
Abigail: Will.
Jordan: All right, there's a bartender here named Ben, and he makes the best fro-yo sundae. Here you go. Can I help you?
Jordan: Oh, isn't Ben working tonight? He was, but he left in a big hurry a while ago.
Jordan: Oh, did he say where he was going or why? No, but he was pretty upset.
Sami: No, I'm not saying they have to be huge ice sculptures, just, you know, smaller, medium-sized ones.
EJ: Small swans. Tabletop swans.
Sami: Why does that sound even worse?
EJ: [Laughs]
Sami: There's not that many people here. Is this working?
EJ: It's okay. They heard me laugh. They know we're here.
Sami: Okay.
EJ: How about the music for the wedding reception? We haven't talked about that.
Sami: EJ...
EJ: Tell me, what would you like for the first dance?
Sami: I can't do this. I just can't.
EJ: Hey, Samantha, look at me. Look at me. It is almost over. Don't think about anything except us right here, okay? Okay? So you tell me about that first dance. What would you like?
Sami: Well, it has to be a tango.
EJ: It has to be.
Nick: Julie suggested that I--that I call you. She thought you might... you might be able to recommend somebody for me to see, you know, professionally. Professionally. You know, I just--I don't-- I don't think... I don't think I can go on like this, and, um... I just got to shut it all down. You know, it's --it's time. I know that I'm hurting people. I know that, and I'm hurting me. I'm hurting myself, and I don't want to do that. And I can--I can change it. It feels really good just actually saying that, you know, like, like maybe there's hope.
[Quiet gunshot, gasps]
[Quiet gunshots, gasps]
Sami: Thanks, Gilda. So the kids are asleep. What would they think if they knew what we had done?
EJ: We keep them safe and their niece. That's all they know. That's all they ever need to know.
Lucas: Have you guys seen Allie and Jordan anywhere?
Sami: I thought Allie was with you. You left her with Jordan Ridgeway?
Lucas: I had some business to take care of. It's no big deal, really.
Sonny: I'm sorry I had to give you the news.
Will: I'm glad. At least we had some warning.
Sonny: We had to hear about the court date from someone else?
Gabi: I'm sorry, but it'll be okay.
Kate: [Sighs]
Julie: This place filled up fast.
Allie: [Screams] Nick!
Julie: Oh, my God! He's been shot! Oh, darling! Oh, darling!
Rafe: We need a bus in Horton square now!
Julie: Nick! I'm here. It's gonna be all right. Darling, who did this to you?","The contract killer was about to shoot Nick, but Julie showed up. Rafe questioned Jordan about leaving town. EJ and Sami talked about putting the hit out on Nick. Rafe told Jordan she wasn't going anywhere. Sonny tried to convince Will that Gabi is afraid of Nick and that he wasn't going to let Nick raise Arianna. Will didn't want Sonny to kill Nick. Kate told Lucas that Nick is trying to keep Will from Arianna. Nick told Julie how everyone hated him except for her and Maggie. EJ tried to convince Sami that killing Nick was the right thing to do. She thought it was, but she had doubts. Lucas was upset that Nick was trying to keep Will from Arianna. Kate said other people were upset with Nick. Will wanted Sonny to get rid of the gun. Sonny wanted to get rid of it later. Nick talked to Julie about the custody agreement and the mistakes he made.",summ_screen
"Lucas: Come on, Sami. We have to go inside.
Sami: No.
Lucas: You're not going to go to your mom's funeral?
Sami: My mom's not dead, and I am not going to let them bury her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Belle: So, this is where my mom is going to be for the rest of my life. Next to Roman.
Philip: We should go in and find your dad. Come on.
Belle: You know, I really wish that more people could have been here today. I understand it's best that it's just close friends and family, but a lot of people used to love my mom. Even though now they think that her being killed is justice. They're happy about it. They're not even going to miss her.
Philip: Hey. I'm going to miss her. And a lot of us are.
Belle: I thought for sure Shawn would call today. You know, that he'd wake up and finally get my message and come straight here. Shawn, where are you? God... why has he left me alone like this?
[Soft music playing]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Keys rattling]
Jan: Good morning, sunshine. Now let's start the day off right with a good, hearty breakfast for my strong, healthy man. Hey, Shawn! You want to make sure you eat up. You're gonna need all your strength for what we have planned for today.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Good morning.
Brady: What the hell are you doing up before noon?
Nicole: I'm going to Marlena's funeral.
Brady: Oh, really? You do realize only close personal friends and family were invited.
Nicole: I'm a friend of the family, aren't I?
Brady: Nicole, no offence, but my family thinks you wanted Marlena dead.
Nicole: No offence taken.
[Telephone rings]
Brady: Hello? Yes, hang on. Nicole, it's for you.
Nicole: Who is it?
Brady: She says she's your new best friend.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: How long has he been here?
Jansen: Since dawn.
John: I love you so much, pretty lady. And I will always love you forever.
[Insects buzzing]
[Birds chirping]
Celeste: The creatures are restless today. What are you trying to tell me?
Marlena's voice: Don't let them take me. It's not my time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Philip: Please don't do this to yourself.
Belle: You know, it wasn't that long ago that Shawn and I were talking about our future. And now... I can't even imagine a future without my mom.
Philip: You just need to concentrate on getting through today. And you will. And then tomorrow, and you will.
Belle: I wasn't there for my mom when she needed me, Philip. If I had told the truth, things would have been different -- for Mrs. Horton, for Shawn, for my mom.
Philip: No, Shawn's problems have nothing to do with you. He's grieving right now. We all are. And we all do it in different ways. We don't even know for sure why he's not here. Maybe he pitched a tent at a campground somewhere. Maybe he can't charge his cell phone. Maybe he's away from TV and radio. We don't know.
Belle: Do you think that Shawn is staying away because his dad is the one that ordered the police to kill my mom? Maybe he thinks that I blame his family.
Philip: Like he blamed you for what your mom did?
Belle: Philip, I understand why Shawn felt he needed to get away. I just don't get why he's not coming back.
Philip: Well, believe me, I don't get it, either. I am so sorry about what's happened with your mom, Belle. No one should lose a parent this young. But, hey, I know you, and you're strong. And whether Shawn is here or not, you can get through this, and you will.
Belle: Philip, that is not what I need to hear right now! I'm s-- I'm sorry. I didn't mean --
Philip: It's okay. I understand.
Belle: You don't know how grateful I am that you're here. I mean, I couldn't get through this without you.
Philip: Sure, you could.
Belle: It's just --
Philip: It's just that you'd rather have Shawn. I understand.
Belle: I'm just so worried about him, Philip. I mean, why isn't he here? What if something happened to him?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jan: [Sighs] I made all your favorite foods, just like when we used to live together. Fresh-squeezed juice, beautiful breakfast sausage, and a multivitamin to make sure you are in perfect shape from head to toe. Now, I slaved over all this to make sure it is as yummy as you. Please tell me that you're going to eat it and like it. Please tell me that you're not going to make me upset with you again.
Shawn-D: I'm sorry, Jan. I haven't been very grateful, but I had a long night to think about the things that I said to you yesterday. And my head was spinning from those drugs that you gave me, but I really shouldn't have brought up all those things about wanting to be with --
Jan: Please do not say the ""b"" word. You know, all that talk about you loving her and needing to go back to her... ugh. I was scared I was going to have to do something drastic.
Shawn-D: What do you mean?
Jan: You know, to keep Belle out of our lives for good. But now you seem to remember what we have. So I don't think I could bear to separated from you one more day. Not even if it was to get rid of Belle. Just look at this amazing place that I've built for us.
Shawn-D: Oh, it's amazing.
Jan: Everything we'll ever need is right here. My whole world is you, Shawn. I want to spend the rest of my life in your arms.
Shawn-D: Well, come here, baby. I want to hold you in my arms. But it's not gonna work like this. You have to take me out of these handcuffs. That way we can really spend the rest of our lives together... forever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: Oh, God, I can't believe this is happening. I can't believe I'm going to my mother's funeral today.
Lucas: All right, look, Sami, if it's too hard for you, you don't have to go in, all right?
Sami: Of course I do. Lucas, I always try to do something to make things better, to make things go my way. My mother's gone, and there's nothing I can do that will ever change that. God, why d-- why does everybody that I love have to die?
Lucas: Sami, you're not alone.
Sami: My parents are dead, Lucas. My grandmother's gone. Who's gonna be there to get angry with me for messing up my life? Who's gonna try to understand and give me another chance, love me for who I am? Who, you?
Will: Yeah, Mom. Us. That's what families do.
Sami: Will, I love you so much.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: John?
John: She's beautiful, isn't she?
Hope: She's one of the most beautiful women I ever knew, inside and out.
John: Thank you for saying that.
Hope: I meant it.
John: The funeral home did an amazing job, didn't they? It's almost as if she could wake up any second.
Hope: Is there anything I can do? Even if you just want to talk about her.
John: You know, Hope, it's been so many nights since she was home, and before that, since I was, but... when I woke up this morning, I could still smell her perfume on the sheets. She's still so present to me.
Hope: Of course she is. She always will be.
John: Last night, Celeste carried on a conversation with Marlena.
Hope: What?
John: You know I'm skeptical of all those vibes and visions, but for a minute there, she really had me believing doc could be alive.
Hope: John --
John: I know. I know she's gone, she died in my arms, but still, I worry about her. Celeste feels that her spirit isn't at peace. You know, and why should it be? I know that somehow she's innocent, and now she's never gonna have a chance to know the truth here. And what should be a celebration of her life today --
Hope: It will be. Your family and friends, we are here to celebrate Marlena's life.
John: Izzy.
Belle: Dad. I can't even make myself look.
John: You don't have to, honey.
Belle: How are we going to say goodbye to her, Dad?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Insects buzzing loudly]
[Birds chirping loudly ]
Marlena's voice: Don't let them take me. It's not my time to go.
Celeste: Marlena, what do you want me to do?
Marlena's voice: Help me before it's too late.
Celeste: [Gasps] I have to stop John from burying Marlena!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: Hello?
Crystal: So, are you packed and ready to be my cellmate, Nicole?
Nicole: Excuse me a sec. Yes, Brady, I actually do have friends. We grew up together. We go way back. So you can go ahead to that funeral, where you didn't want me in the first place. This could take a while.
Brady: Sounds good to me.
Nicole: Good. How dare you call me again, and at this number!
Crystal: You won't get phone privileges in here, and I will never let you use mine.
Nicole: Could you be a little bit patient, crystal? I am working on getting your bail money together. And you've spent enough of your life in that joint. Another day won't kill you.
Crystal: Yeah, well, it might kill you. You'll go to death row for murder one, you know.
Nicole: And so will you. If you breathe one word to anyone that we plotted to get Marlena killed --
Crystal: We? It wasn't my idea, and I didn't pull the trigger. I think the police would show me a lot of appreciation if I came forward with what I know. You know me, Nicky. If your offer doesn't pan out, I'll just find me another, better one. Don't worry, I won't call you ever again. Goodbye.
Nicole: Oh, my God, crystal! Why can't I ever find myself a useful accomplice? Now I gotta keep you from talking, too. Well, believe me, I know how to do that better than anyone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn-D: Let me go. Let me be here for you. Let me love you.
Jan: Oh, yes, Shawn. Yes. Love me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Did you stay with Belle all night?
Philip: Yes.
Kate: And Shawn never called, did he?
Philip: No.
Kate: And you knew that he wouldn't, didn't you? I don't know why you're being so noble. Belle needs more than a friend right now. She needs to know how much you really care.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Will: Isn't anyone else going to go to Grandma Marlena's funeral?
Sami: She deserves so much better than this. She made a difference in so many people's lives -- in a good way, not in the way people are saying now.
Lucas: We know, Sami. We know.
Sami: Yeah, well, some people don't. How could you even be here right now? Stupid police murdered my mother! Now get out!
Lucas: Um... will, sport, why don't you find us a place to sit, okay, buddy?
Will: Okay.
Lucas: Come on. Sami, what happened to your mother was not Hope's fault.
Sami: You're right. You're right. It was Bo's fault. And it was John and Kate's fault.
Hope: Sami --
Sami: God, I can't believe this. I don't care what anyone else says. Grandma Caroline was right. John killed my mother, and Kate helped him do it. I tried to tell everyone. I tried to warn everyone, and no one would listen to me. My mother is dead because of you!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jan: Shawn, what's wrong? I thought you said you wanted me.
Shawn-D: Oh, I do. I do so much, but it shouldn't happen this way. I want us to talk all day long. Um, laugh together, watch movies.
Jan: Ooh, ooh, how about that one, ""fatal attraction""? Oh, that's my favorite. It's so Romantic.
Shawn-D: Yeah, well, whatever you want. I just want you to be happy, and I don't think that you can be happy with me chained up like this. You want me here of my own free will, right? You want me to wrap both my arms around you.
Jan: I do. Oh, Shawn, I do.
Shawn-D: There you go. There you go.
[Doorbell rings]
Jan: Oh, God. Oh, my God, they're coming for me!
Shawn-D: No!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: [Sobbing]
Belle: Sami.
Sami: Belle.
Brady: Why does Sami act like she's the only one who's lost someone she's loved?
Kate: Well, as you might expect, Sami's decided to make her mother's funeral all about herself.
[Cellular phone rings]
[Ring]
Hope: Hope Brady. Bo. Is everything all right? Crystal has more information about Marlena's escape? Okay, so you think she knows more than she's saying.
Sami: Belle, I told Mom about all the awful things I had said to my dad before died, and I told her that I would regret it forever. But what I'll regret more than anything is that I can never be the daughter that either one of them deserved. Oh, God, I -- Mom, please don't go! Please don't leave me, Mom! Please! Please!
[Sobbing]
Celeste: I'm here, Marlena. I won't let them bury you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Doorbell rings repeatedly]
Nicole: Open up, Jan. I know you're in there.
Jan: Okay!
Nicole: What the hell took you so long? What, are you and Shawn role-playing now?
Shawn-D: Help! Help! I'm being held against my will!
Jan: What is he saying? That is so not true!
Nicole: Oh, my God! He didn't hear me, did he?
Jan: Well, if you don't want him to hear you, maybe you should just leave.
Nicole: Well, I will, and then you can get back to whatever you were doing, as soon as you give me what I came here for. So, do you have it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: [Sobbing] What is she talking about? Why won't everyone just leave my mother alone?
John: What's going on?
Celeste: Marlena spoke to me, John.
John: No, no, no. I'm not gonna let you do this to me again. Now, this is the hardest day my family will ever face. Do you understand what I'm saying to you? I listened to you last night, and you gave me nothing but false hope. You hear dead people, Celeste. That's what you do. Shouldn't you be used to it by now? Look. Take a good look. She is gone forever. That is a fact. There is no doubt about it.
Celeste: Listen to me, John. Don't you even care what your wife had to say?
John: You're damn right I do. And last night you told me that you saw her in the park. And crazy me, spent half the night looking for her. I didn't see her, I didn't hear her, I didn't feel her, and she is my wife. Let me ask you something. If anybody senses her presence, why would it be you, and not those of us who love her?
Celeste: She's trying to reach you, John, through me.
John: And what was her message to you? What did she say? That we're not supposed to bury her? What do you suggest we do with her- no. Don't even tell me. We have prepared as best as we can for what we must do. And we are going to lay Marlena to rest now -- today. And if you don't approve of that, Celeste, you don't have to stay. I did the right thing, didn't I, doc? Oh, God, if I could just hear your voice one more time. Can you hear me? Can you hear me, Marlena? I love you.
Hope: You must have very mixed emotions about being here.
Kate: After I found out that Marlena was the one who took Roman away from me on my wedding night because she was jealous of me, my dear friend Marlena -- all I wanted to see was for her to -- but John. John's my dear friend, too. And if anything is worse than what I've been through, his life is now a living purgatory. And he doesn't deserve that. None of us does.
Brady: I think it's time.
Philip: Yeah.
[Cellular phone rings]
Belle: I knew he'd call! I knew it!
Belle: Shawn? I'm sorry. Um, you have the wrong number.
Brady: Sorry, Belle.
Philip: We should go sit down.
Belle: Yeah.
Marlena's voice: Don't let them bury me. It's not my time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn-D: Come on. Come on. Oh! Ahh! I got to get out of here!
[Panting]
Nicole: Come on, Jan, do you have it or not?
Jan: Have what?
Nicole: The money! My friend called again. I have to bail her out of jail today, or she's going to blab that I told her to have Marlena killed.
Jan: So, I'm supposed to bail you out with my money? I didn't have anything to do with that. What do I care?
Nicole: Well, you better care, 'cause if I go down for one murder, what's one more? And you don't want Shawn finding out that you crispy-fried his grandfather. He's already got enough to forgive you for.
Jan: Hey, Shawn loves his love nest.
Nicole: Oh, okay. Why do you want to keep him there?
Jan: Okay, Nicole. I get your point.
Nicole: Give me the money.
Jan: I can't. See, I don't have any.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jansen: John, would you like to say a few words?
Sami: No!
Lucas: Come on, Sami. Your mom would want this.
John: It is -- it's very hurtful for those of us in her family to feel that we are alone in our grief today, that we had to arrange a service so quickly and quietly that friends and family couldn't attend, especially Carrie and Eric. But I want everyone to know that we are not grieving alone. Marlena's life touched so many people, and their lives touched so many others. That is how Marlena would like to be remembered through us. In our words. More important, our deeds. The things that she taught us, and the way that she loved us. And that is what she will never let us forget.
Celeste: That's not all Marlena wants us to know.
Marlena's voice: Don't let them bury me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nicole: You told me your parents left you a fortune when they died. What do you mean you don't have any money?
Jan: I do. It's just not here.
Nicole: Where is it?
Jan: In a bank.
Nicole: In Salem?
Jan: Yes, in Salem.
Nicole: Listen, you fruitcake --
Jan: Hey, watch with the name-calling.
Nicole: Why didn't you go to the bank last night when I told you to?
Jan: Because the bank was closed.
Nicole: Then in the morning?
Jan: Look, I am very, very, very busy. I've had to squeeze a dozen oranges, I had to bake Shawn his favorite dessert, I had to prepare for his shiatsu massage...
Nicole: You know what? Hey, hey, hey. If you don't get with the program, Jan, the only person you're going to be massaging is your cellmate in the women's penitentiary. Now, get the cash and get it now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Belle: My mom was... the best listener. She did everything a mom was supposed to do. She did everything a mom wasn't supposed to do. She was the mom everything wished they had, only we didn't have her long enough. But the time we did have her was a gift. She was my best friend... truly. And she always will be.
Hope: Family and friends meant everything to Marlena, but I don't need to tell you that. As a member of the Salem P.D., I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. And as friend and family, I'm here to say that I loved her. And I'll always miss her.
Sami: Mom. Mom, I'm so sorry. I'm sorry that I was such a terrible daughter to you. I know I never treated you like a friend. You always had to clean up my messes for me, and -- and then I would make you feel guilty that I had made the mess in the first place. Of course, the worst thing that I ever did... I let you down. I knew... that John was going to take you from us. And I didn't do anything to stop it. Well, Mom, I can promise you this -- if it is the last thing I do, I will make sure that John and Kate and Bo all pay for what they've done to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn-D: I'm coming, Belle.
Jan: All right, Nicole, I'll get the money. But first, I have to make sure that Shawn won't mind if I leave for a little while.
Nicole: Uh, I'm sure he knows you're coming right back.
Jan: Now, I am going to be getting this money back someday, right?
Nicole: Of course.
[Glass shatters]
Jan: Oh, my God. Shawn!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jansen: Merciful lord, turn toward us and listen to our prayers. Open the gates of paradise to your servant Marlena. And help us who remain to comfort one another with assurances of faith until we all meet in Christ and are with you with our sister forever. We ask this to Christ our lord, amen. In the name of the father and the son and the Holy Spirit, amen.
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Sami: Lucas, I forgot to put will's teddy bear in the casket for him. I'm glad your mom took him away because he -- it's too much for him. Lucas, how am I supposed to do this? How am I supposed to live without my mom?
Lucas: Let's go, okay?
Sami: No. No, Lucas, I think I need... I'm not ready to say goodbye.
Lucas: Sami, come on.
Sami: I just need a few more minutes, please.
Lucas: All right.
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Belle: Brady, thank you for saying such nice things about my mom.
Brady: I just really wish I said them when she was alive.
John: She knew, son.
Philip: It was a very nice service and an honor to be here, John.
John: Thanks for coming, Philip.
Philip: Of course.
Brady: Hey, Belle, do you want to get out of the house, or do you want to go home and get some sleep?
Belle: I honestly don't know what to do with myself right now.
Hope: Hey. John.
Hope: Come here, sweetie. Belle. I just wanted to see if you needed anything before I go back to the station.
John: No thanks. We appreciate everything you've done.
Hope: I also wanted to say that, um, Bo really wanted to be here today. He just didn't feel that you'd appreciate it.
John: Yeah, yeah. You think that's why your son didn't show up, either?
Hope: I wish I knew.
Belle: Wait. You haven't heard from Shawn, either?
Hope: No, I haven't, and to be honest with you, I'm -- I'm a little worried. If he had heard about Marlena, I'm sure he would've come home.
Belle: I'm really worried about him, too.
Hope: We'll track him down.
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Sami: Um, excuse me, sir. Uh, I need another minute with my mom, please.
Milbauer: Certainly.
Sami: Mom, I lost you once when I was a little girl, and... I got you back. But I spent all my time being angry that I had -- had to live without you in the first place. And... I never stopped and took time to appreciate what I'll never have again.
[Insects buzzing]
Sami: I would -- I would do anything. I would do anything to hear you say ""I love you"" one more time.
[Insects buzzing]
[Birds chirping]
Sami: Mom. You weren't supposed to leave me.
[Buzzing, chirping stop ]
Celeste: She's here.
Sami: Oh, God, why did you let them take my mom?
[Thumping]
Sami: Oh -- oh, my God. Mom? Mom?
Marlena's voice: Sami. Let me out of here.
Sami: [Gasps] Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
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""Next on Days Of Our Lives""
Jan: I'm going to teach you a lesson that lying is bad.
Nicole: You can't resist me.
Sami: I heard her. I heard her calling my name.","Marlena's family gathers at the church for her funeral. John has spent the entire morning standing at Marlena's casket. Belle worries about Shawn. Sami worries that no one is left to love her for who she is. Sami lashes out at Hope, Kate and John for attending the funeral. Sami vows to Marlena to make Kate, John, Hope, and Bo pay. Celeste hears Marlena's voice asking her to stop them from burying Marlena. John refuses to believe Celeste. Sami hears Marlena calling her name from inside the casket. Shawn plots to get let out of the handcuffs either by Jan or by stealing the keys. Nicole goes to Jan to retrieve the cash for Crystal's bail.",summ_screen
"Dean Robbins: Mr. Fallon, did I just hear you right?
Nick: Yeah. Max is the one who did the work, so it's only fair that he should get the credit.
Max: Nick, stop it. This is crazy.
Nick: No, what's crazy is that I let this go on for so long, so it's ending now.
Dean Robbins: Are you telling me that your bartender friend developed the alternative fuel source that your grant was based on?
Nick: No, not exactly.
Dean Robbins: Well, what exactly are you telling me, Mr. Fallon?
Nick: I'm saying that Max made significant changes to my final proposal.
Stephanie: He was only trying to help, Nick.
Nick: By lying to me?
Max: I didn't lie. I just cleaned it up before I turned it in.
Nick: You did a hell of a lot more than clean it up, Max. You re-did calculations.
Max: I double-checked some stuff to make sure I was copying it right.
Nick: You're lying to me again.
Max: Nick, come on. Think about what you're doing here.
Nick: I knew something was wrong when I found out that you submitted my proposal without telling me, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt because that's what friends do. Now that I'm finding out that you changed my proposal without my approval -- that's why I'm giving the grant money back. Max earned it. I didn't.
Max: You're over-reacting, Nick.
Nick: I really don't think you're in a position to tell me how I should be acting right now. You've been manipulating me, Max, and I'm sick of it.
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Morgan: I'm sorry, Philip. I just -- I should go.
Chloe: Morgan, wait. There's something I need to tell you.
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John: So, what do you think?
Ava: Well, I like it. Your house is a lot like you.
John: Strong and silent?
Ava: Dark and masculine.
John: That works.
Ava: Actually, your house is a lot like the one that I grew up in.
John: That doesn't surprise me. From what I know of your father, we were...a lot alike.
Ava: You're nothing alike, John. And that's a very good thing. Look, don't get me wrong. I had a wonderful childhood. I went to all the best schools. I traveled the world. I had everything a girl could want.
John: And that wasn't enough?
Ava: It's not that. Daddy's generosity came at a price -- a very high one. I didn't know it then, but he used his money to control me.
John: Well, daddy can't control you anymore. You are free to live any kind of life you want.
Ava: Yes, I am.
John: Are you sure that I can't interest you in a tour of my bedroom?
Ava: [Chuckles] Oh, you know, maybe later. But right now, I think I want to see your kitchen.
John: Well, that's a start.
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Lucas: Your dad sure left in a hurry. Must have had something to do with the sirens I heard earlier.
Sami: You heard sirens here?
Lucas: Yeah, my window was open upstairs.
Sami: Where were you?
Lucas: Just told you where I was. Want something to drink or something?
Sami: No. No thanks. Um...Lucas, is there something you want to talk about?
Lucas: Like what?
Sami: Nothing. I just, uh...was wondering what you did tonight.
Lucas: I...messed around on my computer a little bit. That's about all.
Sami: Really? That's it?
Lucas: I had dinner. Hung out with the kids.
Sami: And that's it.
Lucas: Yes, that's it. What is this about, Sami?
Sami: I love you.
Lucas: Okay.
Sami: I love you no matter what. No matter what you do, I will always love you. And I just want you to trust me. I just want you to tell me the truth.
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Lucas: Don't ask me to trust you, because I can't.
Sami: Because of E.J.
Lucas: Mm-hmm. Because you slept with him.
Sami: Then give me the chance to earn your trust.
Lucas: I don't even know if that's possible anymore.
Sami: I can prove it to you.
Lucas: How?
Sami: I don't know. I don't know. Maybe you just have to tell me something, something that you don't want anyone else to know about.
Lucas: Yeah, like that's gonna happen.
Sami: What if I found something out? Something bad, you know, something that you didn't want anyone else to know? I wouldn't tell anyone, Lucas. I will keep your secret.
Lucas: Until you got angry, right? You'd get mad and throw it back in my face.
Sami: You really think I would do that?
Lucas: Yes, I do think you'd do that. You've done it in the past. Why not do it again?
Sami: Well, thanks for nothing, Lucas. Next time, I'll keep that in mind when you decide to leave the house.
Lucas: ""Next time""? What do you think you know? Just say it.
Sami: I know that you're getting yourself into trouble, and I want to help you.
Lucas: I don't want your help!
John: We wouldn't be bickering, would we?
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Morgan: What do you need to tell me, Chloe?
Chloe: You need to be careful and stay away from Philip.
Philip: That's enough.
Chloe: Hey, someone needs to warn her.
Philip: Jealousy is beneath you.
Chloe: This isn't jealousy. I'm trying to do something nice.
Morgan: If this isn't about you being jealous, what's it about?
Chloe: The feud between Philip and John Black. This whole thing could get very ugly.
Morgan: Yeah, from what I hear, it already has. I don't trust John Black, but I trust Philip. And all he's trying to do is protect his family and his business.
Chloe: I'm sure you heard that John was caught with a half-million dollars worth of cocaine.
Morgan: Yeah, I did, and I also heard that John's claiming Philip planted it to frame him.
Philip: Which isn't true.
Morgan: I know that.
Chloe: But it proves that John will do whatever he has to to get Philip, and anyone involved with him is not safe.
Morgan: I appreciate the warning, Chloe. And don't worry -- I'll be careful.
Chloe: Good. [Cellphone ringing] I wouldn't want you to get hurt. You should probably tell your dad to stay away from John, too.
Morgan: Trust me, I've already told him many times.
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Philip: I need to get this. Philip Kiriakis.
Paul: Hey, it's me.
Philip: What can I do for you?
Paul: Well, slick, I did what you wanted me to do. And John Black is not gonna know what hit him.
Nick: I'll return the grant money first thing in the morning.
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Dean Robbins: Just a minute, Mr. Fallon. I'd like to hear what your friend has to say. So, is this true? Did you alter Mr. Fallon's work without his knowledge?
Max: I double-checked some equations with a calculator. It's not a big deal.
Nick: The big deal is that you did it behind my back.
Max: See, this is why I didn't want to tell you. Because you're willing to give up years of research and a chance to make something important because you're mad at me that I proofed your work?
Nick: You did more than proof it, Max. You changed it.
Dean Robbins: All right, did you review the changes?
Nick: No, not all of them, but I intend to.
Dean Robbins: You didn't do any of the original theorems or hypotheses, did you?
Max: Are you kidding me? No, of course not.
Dean Robbins: Come here for a second. Look, what we're talking about here is essentially the fact that someone double-checked your math.
Nick: Without my knowledge or approval.
Dean Robbins: Is this work that wouldn't have gotten done if he hadn't done it?
Nick: No, not necessarily. He sent it in before I had a chance to proof it.
Max: Yeah, to meet the deadline.
Stephanie: He thought he was doing you a favor, Nick.
Max: And now you're blowing this way out of proportion.
Nick: I don't think so.
Max: What's more important to you, huh? Getting your prototype or dotting all your I's and crossing all your T's yourself?
Nick: I don't like what you did, Max.
Max: I'm really sorry about that. But you know what seems a little foolish to me? That you're willing to throw everything away because I screwed up and stepped on your toes.
Dean Robbins: I agree. There's no reason for you to stop moving forward with your prototype. Your research is important.
Nick: It is, but there's an ethical issue here.
Dean Robbins: Review the changes. If you still feel the same way, then we'll revisit this conversation. But I have to admit, it's highly improbable that your friend here could have made any significant impact on your work. I'm quite sure he did nothing more than plug the numbers in on a calculator and write down the results without even knowing what they meant.
Stephanie: I think you're being a little unfair, Dean Robbins. Max isn't stupid. He's far from it.
Dean Robbins: Not all that far from what I've seen.
Stephanie: Why are you being so insulting?
Max: What do you expect? He based his entire book on a faulty hypothesis. What does he know?
Dean Robbins: I know enough to see...that you're a destructive person who's very jealous of your friend's success.
Max: [Chuckles]
Dean Robbins: Now, I can't tell Mr. Fallon who to associate with, but I will tell you -- keep your distance from me.
Max: Don't worry.
Dean Robbins: You harass me again and I will call the police.
Nick: You don't need to worry about Max, Dean Robbins.
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Kayla: Hey, baby.
Stephanie: Uh, hey, um, will you be okay?
Max: Mm-hmm.
Stephanie: Excuse us.
Student: Excuse me, Dean Robbins? I apologize for interrupting. I couldn't make it last night, but could you sign my copy of your book?
Dean Robbins: Well, sure. What's your name?
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Nick: Come on, Max. Let's get out of here.
Max: Where are we going?
Nick: Someplace where we can be in private.
Max: Sorry, I can't.
Nick: I think that you owe me an explanation, okay? Not the bull you just kicked out to try and save my grant. So we can either do it here in front of the dean or we can do it someplace private. It's your choice.
Max: Fine. Let's go.
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Stephanie: I'm really glad you're here.
Kayla: What's wrong?
Stephanie: It's Max. He's going through something major right now and he won't let me help him.
Kayla: Is he in some kind of trouble?
Stephanie: That's just it. I don't know. Mom, he's been so angry lately. And every time I try to talk to him about it, he just pushes me away. And...on top of it, I just found out that he has this amazing gift he's been hiding from everyone. It's like I don't even know him anymore.
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Paul: Look, I know we agreed to meet in person, but I figured you'd want to know about this right now.
Philip: What?
Paul: You know that problem with that shipment? Well, it's been taken care of.
Philip: I don't understand.
Paul: You will.
Philip: You need to be more specific.
Paul: No, no, I don't. I think you'll be able to figure this one out. I got to go.
Philip: Wait a minute.
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Morgan: Is everything all right?
Philip: Yeah, fine.
Morgan: Well, it's getting late. I should go. Goodbye, Chloe. And, Philip, I don't know what's going on with you and John, but I do know that you're a good person, and you're gonna do what's right.
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John: I asked a question. I expect an answer.
Lucas: Don't look at me.
Sami: It was nothing, John.
John: Ever since you all moved in to my mansion, the noise has been nonstop. I've got this one yelling because he caught you and E.J. in bed, and all you and E.J. ever do is argue like an old married couple. And then there's the babies, crying morning, noon, and night. Can't a man get a little peace and quiet in his own mansion?
Sami: I didn't know we were such an imposition to you.
John: You are. I'm just trying to have a nice, quiet evening with my lady friend.
Sami: And you understand how wrong that is, right? I mean, you're married to my Mother.
John: If you want to get technical.
Sami: I don't believe this. What about you? Aren't there enough single men in Salem?
John: You need to leave. And you need to get her out of here.
Lucas: Come on. Let's go.
Sami: Fine. Fine. Can't wait till my Mom gets home.
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John: I'm sorry you had to see that.
Ava: Oh, is it always so exciting around here?
John: Unfortunately. [Doorbell rings]
Ava: You need to get that?
John: No, Rolf will.
Ava: Speaking of Rolf, he is quite a character. Where'd you find him?
John: In a laboratory. [Door opens]
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Dr. Rolf: [Clears throat] [American accent] Hope Brady is here to see you, sir.
John: Send her in.
Hope: Ava. What are doing here?
John: How may I help you, Hope?
Hope: I asked her a question.
John: I asked you a question. I'm busy. Ava's my friend. Now, please, state your business or I'll have to ask you to leave.
Hope: I have some bad news.
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Kayla: Okay, now I'm worried. What's wrong with Max?
Stephanie: No, no, no. I didn't mean to worry you. Mom, how's Joey?
Kayla: He's great. Your baby brother is getting stronger every day.
Stephanie: That's so great.
Kayla: Yeah, it is. Your father and I are so happy and incredibly relieved.
Stephanie: Yeah, me too. Is Dad with him at the hospital now?
Kayla: Yeah, we just want to make sure that one of us is with him at all times.
Stephanie: Well, I can't wait for him to come home so I can tell him how much I love him.
Kayla: I know. I really think he's gonna be fine.
Stephanie: Thank God.
Kayla: So, what about Max? What's going on with him?
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Nick: Looks like there was a fire at the warehouse. You know what's in there? [Sirens wailing in distance]
Max: They stored impound cargo there.
Nick: Well, I hope everyone's okay.
Max: Yeah, me too.
Nick: Okay, Max, start talking. What's going on?
Max: Nothing, really.
Nick: We're way past this. If you're my friend, you need to be honest with me.
Max: I have been.
Nick: Okay.
Max: Nick, okay. Wait. You were right. I understand more than people think I do.
Nick: How?
Max: I don't know. I just pick it up.
Nick: You just don't pick up complex theories.
Max: Yeah, I do.
Nick: What do you mean?
Max: I don't know. I just pick things up quickly, and I understand things that I haven't actually learned.
Nick: Have you always been like this?
Max: Pretty much.
Nick: So, what, your teachers just didn't notice?
Max: I hid it from them, too.
Nick: Why?
Max: Because I didn't want to be different.
Nick: There's nothing wrong with being smart, Max.
Max: But you know what? What's important to me is to be normal, okay? I didn't want everybody thinking that I was some kind of geek. Look, I didn't mean to call you a geek. That's not what I meant. Look, I'm proud of you, Nick -- your accomplishments. You're my friend. And you always know what's right and you try to do it.
Nick: So you don't?
Max: No, not really.
Nick: You mean like lying to me about the way you fixed my work?
Max: Yeah, and I didn't tell you because I hate that part of myself. You can deal with being smart. I can't.
Nick: Yes, you can, and you should.
Max: No. I don't want to go to college and hang around with some yuppie, self- absorbed person like Dean Robbins.
Nick: What is wrong with Dean Robbins?
Max: You know what? You have your opinion about him. I have mine, okay? I'm entitled to that.
Nick: You weren't gonna tell me about this, were you?
Max: No, not really.
Nick: You have a gift, Max. And what I don't understand is why you wouldn't go to college and try to figure out how to use it.
Max: No thanks.
Nick: Well, will you at least go to the university with me and take an I.Q. test?
Max: Why?
Nick: Because I'm curious. Will you do it?
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Philip: Don't worry about John. It's only a matter of time before the police have enough evidence to put him away.
Morgan: I hope you're right.
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Bo: I'll have to get back to you. No, I'm there now.
Philip: Hey, come on in. My Father's not here.
Bo: You'll do. Morgan.
Philip: What is it?
Bo: There was a fire in a warehouse down near the docks.
Philip: Was anyone hurt?
Bo: We don't know yet.
Philip: Was the warehouse one of ours?
Bo: No.
Philip: Then why are you here?
Bo: Arson is suspected. Your name came up.
Hope: The warehouse containing all the goods impounded from your ship burned down tonight. It looks like everything in it was a total loss.
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Ava: Oh, I am so sorry, John.
John: Philip.
Philip: You're not gonna find anything to tie me to that cocaine, John.
John: No? The way I see it, it's actually pretty simple. You paid a lot for that coke, but I will pay twice as much to clear my name, and I'm betting that your dealer will turn on you in a second if the price is right.
Philip: You're fishing, John. And you're gonna come up empty. I had nothing to do with those drugs.
John: You're lying.
Philip: Prove it.
John: I will. You know, in a way, I'm kind of sad that you're running things now. From what I hear, your old man was a formidable opponent. But you -- you're still wet behind the ears.
Philip: I'd move fast if I were you, because with the evidence the police have, you'll be back in jail before you know it.
John: I don't think so.
Philip: You really do hate to be in small spaces, don't you? Remind you of the day Stefano and Rolf wrung out your mind like a wet sponge?
John: Somewhat. That's why I'm not going back.
Philip: We'll see.
John: You made a stupid move planting that coke on me.
Philip: And you made a bad move starting this turf war.
John: Thanks for admitting you planted the coke.
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John: That shipment was worth millions of dollars.
Hope: You have insurance.
John: Not the point. But since you brought it up, it may not be covered because it was suspect and impounded.
Ava: No, they're not gonna cover anything if they can get out of it.
John: Was it a total loss?
Hope: It appears that way. But the extent of the damage is still being evaluated.
John: You know Kiriakis was behind this.
Hope: The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
John: Let me translate for you -- you've got nothing.
Ava: Or they're destroying the evidence as we speak. John, you really should get down there and you should check things out for yourself.
Hope: No, I can't let you do that.
John: And you're gonna stop me how?
Hope: Stop, John. I know you're frustrated, but you have got to stay out of this. Let the police handle it.
John: It's too late. This never should have happened in the first place. I told you that Philip and Hollingsworth are working together, you did nothing, and I suffered a major loss. Obviously, he's got you snowed.
Hope: You know that's not true.
John: So don't worry about it now. I'll take care of Philip... one way or another.
Ava: It is amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. I've got a lot of experience in business.
Hope: Stay out of this.
Ava: Look, I ran my Father's company for years. I dealt with all kinds of competition. John is my friend, and I don't want to see him getting snowed or railroaded by anyone -- this Philip Kiriakis or the cops.
Hope: Don't make things worse for yourself. You know we're watching you.
John: Good night, detective.
Hope: Hear what I am saying. Do not interfere, stay home, and let us handle it. Good night.
John: You had your chance.
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Bo: John's cargo was completely destroyed, so you know he's gonna accuse you.
Philip: Of course he is.
Morgan: I have to call my Father.
Bo: You think he knows something about this?
Philip: He works at the storage warehouses.
Morgan: He's not answering. I got to go.
Chloe: I hope her dad's all right.
Philip: Me too.
Bo: I need to ask you some questions.
Philip: Okay.
Bo: Alone.
Philip: Chloe can stay. I have nothing to hide, Bo.
Bo: Fine. Do you know anything about the fire?
Philip: No, Bo, I don't.
Bo: That's the answer I expected.
Philip: Then why'd you even ask?
Bo: Procedure.
Philip: Yeah.
Bo: I hope I don't find out you had anything to do with this, bro. But I do have a job to do.
Philip: And you're a good cop, Bo.
Bo: Yeah, well, John has accused me of giving you and Victor preferential treatment.
Philip: I wouldn't worry about it.
Bo: I'm not. I will run this investigation by the book.
Philip: I understand.
Bo: If I find out you had anything to do with this, I will arrest you.
Philip: Okay. I've been officially warned. Is that it?
Bo: Chloe.
Chloe: Did you do it?
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Max: I'm sorry, Nick. I can't work with you.
Nick: Just a few tests.
Max: I said no to tests.
Nick: Why?
Max: Because I don't want to be treated like a guinea pig, okay? I don't care how smart I am. I don't care what percentile my I.Q. falls under. I don't care how much I can do with my brain, okay?
Nick: Okay, chill out, dude.
Max: Look, my family either owns Irish Pubs like my Pop, or they were cops like Bo and Roman, and that's all I want.
Nick: What about Kayla? She went to college and became a doctor.
Max: Yeah, well, we're really proud of her.
Nick: So then why can't you go to college?
Max: I can. I just don't want to. Look, I don't need to go to college to succeed. My Pop didn't and look at how much he accomplished. He was a well- respected man in this community.
Nick: I understand, okay? But I doubt that your dad would want you to deny your own God-given gifts.
Max: ""God-given""? Really? I think it's more like a curse.
Nick: How do you figure?
Max: You wouldn't understand.
Nick: Try me.
Max: I don't want to talk about it, Nick.
Nick: Max.
Max: No, just drop it, okay? And while you're at it, I need you to tell the dean that I didn't have anything to do with your grant project.
Nick: Sorry, I don't think I can do that.
Max: Sure you can.
Nick: You're right. I can, but I won't.
Max: Then you know what? You and I have nothing else to say to each other.
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Kayla: I had no idea.
Stephanie: No one did. Max has this amazing gift, but he refuses to acknowledge it.
Kayla: Does grandma know?
Stephanie: I doubt it. He won't talk to anyone about it. I mean, every time I try to bring it up, he just gets upset. Mom, he's just been so angry. He's been starting fights with people.
Kayla: That doesn't sound like Max.
Stephanie: I know. It's not. He's been moody and upset and just filled with this anger. And I don't understand it. And I don't know what to do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Philip: No, Chloe. I had nothing to do with the fire.
Chloe: Do you know who started it?
Philip: No.
Chloe: I'm sorry, Philip, but I had to ask.
Philip: Yeah, well, I guess that answers my question.
Chloe: What?
Philip: If you trust me.
Chloe: Of course I do. Come on, you have to admit the fire is suspicious.
Philip: Of course it is, but that doesn't mean I had anything to do with it.
Chloe: True, but you didn't seem very surprised when Bo brought it up.
Philip: Chloe, you know me well enough to know that nothing surprises me anymore.
Chloe: Do you think John started it?
Philip: It's possible.
Chloe: But why? He lost a warehouse full of goods.
Philip: 'Cause he's a victim now, and...that may have gained him sympathy with the police.
Chloe: I didn't think about that. Well, the good news is my moving out of here makes it easier for you to keep seeing Morgan.
Philip: Whoa. Where did that come from?
Chloe: Well, I see how you two are together.
Philip: Listen to me -- I'm not interested in her.
Chloe: I'm not so sure about that.
Philip: Come here. I mean it. You're the only one I want to be with.
Chloe: Right.
Philip: It's true. And listen -- I don't want you to worry about this business at the warehouse. It'll all get sorted out. I promise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: I am so sorry about your shipment, John.
John: So am I. And I want the man who did this.
Ava: What are you gonna do?
John: What I should have done a long time ago. Take care of the problem myself.
Ava: You know, Daddy had to deal with this a lot in his business, and I know you're not asking for my advice, but if you need it...
John: I will ask. And there's a good chance I will do that before this is over.
Ava: You know, I don't know this Philip Kiriakis, but, uh, he seems serious.
John: So am I. I'm not about to stand by and watch him ruin this...new life that I'm building for myself.
Ava: Good for you.
John: It may not be much, but it's all I got.
Ava: Oh, come on. What are you talking about? Huh? Will you look at all of this?
John: It's not bad, is it?
Ava: Oh, come on. You should be very proud of what you've accomplished. I'm impressed.
John: Are you?
Ava: Come on, what woman wouldn't be? What woman doesn't like a man who knows how to take care of business? It is very...sexy.
John: Is it?
Ava: Oh, yes.
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Lucas: Hey. How are the twins?
Sami: They're good.
Lucas: Good.
Sami: What's wrong?
Lucas: Nothing.
Sami: Lucas, you're pacing.
Lucas: I didn't realize I was.
Sami: You know, I meant what I said. You can trust me. You know, you can tell me anything. I'll -- I'll prove to you that you can trust me.
Lucas: You're serious, right?
Sami: Anything.
Lucas: Well, I don't have any secrets I'd like to divulge right now. I'm sorry.
Sami: Must be hard for you -- trapped here, stuck here under house arrest, not able to do anything, go anywhere.
Lucas: Yeah. So?
Sami: I don't know. I just --
Lucas: What? What are you getting at? Do you have something to ask me? Just ask me.
Sami: No, but --
Lucas: But what? But nothing. Got it?
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Stephanie: So, what happened?
Nick: Oh, we had a little talk at the pier.
Stephanie: How did it go?
Nick: Not well.
Stephanie: [Sighs]
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Dean Robbins: You don't know what you're talking about, young man. Clearly, you are unable to grasp the concept of low-energy nuclear --
Max: Very possible. It's very possible because I'm a dumb bartender, right? But believe it or not, I understood what you were saying or what you were trying to say.
Dean Robbins: Oh, then perhaps you would enlighten me as to where my theories went awry.
Max: Let's start with the fact that you provided no explanation for how the barriers overcome, and then let's work our way up to how released nuclear energy is distributed within the atomic lattice. In sum, your ideas are seriously flawed, and I find your premise to be completely invalid. On top of which, I think you are a no-good son of a bitch. And I'm gonna let everyone at the university, as well as this town, know that. Cute poster.
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Kayla: Hey. What are you doing there, little brother?
Max: You mean Stephanie didn't tell you?
Kayla: Well, she said you were pretty angry about things. Want to talk about it?
Max: Not really.
Kayla: Oh, I kind of figured you might say that. You know, I'm kind of worried about you.
Max: Well, don't be. I'm fine. Excuse me. I've got to go do something.
Kayla: Wait, where are you going?
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Chloe: Mm. I'm gonna go home and unpack since you're not ready for dinner.
Philip: You still want to get together later?
Chloe: Sure. Call me.
Philip: I will. [Sighs]
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Lucas: Well?
Sami: Well, what? I just want you to know that if there's something that you want to tell me, you know, about tonight or about anything...
Lucas: No, there isn't.
Sami: Okay. Well, if there ever is, I want you to know that you can... that you can tell me. I mean it. [Baby crying] Okay?
Lucas: All right.
Sami: I'll go check on the twins.
Lucas: Please.
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Paul: Do I know you?
Lucas: No. No. Why do you ask?
Paul: You seem familiar to me.
Lucas: Don't think so. Take care.
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Hope: Talk about a long day.
Bo: I say we go home and do our reports tomorrow.
Hope: Now, that sounds like a plan. How'd things go with Philip?
Bo: As expected. He denied having anything to do with those fires at the warehouse.
Hope: You think he's lying?
Bo: Is he a Kiriakis? How'd it go with John?
Hope: How do you think? He's angry. He's frustrated. He's, of course, blaming Philip. We're gonna have to keep an eye on him.
Bo: You know what? I'll have Abe put an extra man on the surveillance team.
Hope: Good idea. On another note, you're never gonna believe who was at John's tonight.
Bo: Who?
Hope: Ava.
Bo: You're kidding.
Hope: No.
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Kayla: Hey, guys.
Bo: Hey, Kay.
Hope: Oh, Kay, how are you, sweetheart? How's Joey?
Kayla: He's doing much better. Thank you.
Hope: He's coming off the ventilator tomorrow, right?
Kayla: Yeah, tomorrow. We're very excited.
Bo: Well, then, how come you don't look it? What's wrong?
Kayla: I'm just worried about Max and Stephanie.
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Stephanie: Oh, no.
Nick: What?
Stephanie: This can't be good.
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Max: [Clears throat] You're gonna let Nick finish his prototype... or I'm gonna tell everyone who you really are.
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Philip: What the hell did you do, Paul?
Paul: Exactly what you asked me to do, Philip.
Philip: You -- I never asked you to burn down the warehouse.
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Chloe: The only way that Lucas could have known I was crying was if he was on the pier watching me.
Lucas: All right.
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Ava: I should go.
John: Or stay.
Ava: No, I don't think that's a really good idea. You seem distracted, John, and I really think you need to take care of your business.
John: I do need to address this situation with Philip.
Ava: Like I said, if you need me, you just call.
John: Thank you. I let him get away with far too much. All my instincts said to bury him from the beginning, just fight back and fight dirty.
Ava: Yeah, then why didn't you?
Marlena: Because I didn't want him to.
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Nicole: There's one thing you could give me that I'd like a whole lot.
E.J.: What's that?
Nicole: Your respect.
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Stephanie: I need you to tell me what is wrong with you.
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Victor: Is that your new style? Intimidation?
Philip: It's business.
Victor: What about arson?","Nick continues to demand that Max be given credit for his work. Max confides in Nick that he has always been smart, but hid it so he wouldn't be labeled as a geek. Nick wants him to take an IQ test, but he refuses. Later, Max tells Robbins that if he doesn't let Nick keep the money, he will expose him. Morgan catches Chloe and Phillip kissing. John continues his date with Ava. Hope and Bo visit John and Phillip respectively, telling them that the warehouse where John's cargo was impounded was burned to the ground. John immediately suspects Phillip. Phillip calls Paul in a rage, yelling at him for burning the warehouse down. Marlena returns to find Ava at the mansion. Sami demands that Lucas tell her where he was earlier, but he claims he has been in the mansion and hasn't left. Chloe realizes that Lucas must have been spying on her at the pier. Lucas remembers running into Paul at the docks shortly before the fire. Hope and Bo compare notes and suspect that Phillip is lying.",summ_screen
"Chloe: Nicole, hey, it's Chloe. If I tell Daniel that I slept with another man, he is not gonna want to leave me, not after we're married. So I just want to say thank you for your advice, and I--
[Melanie clears throat]
Chloe: I've, um, got to go. Okay, bye. Hey. Melanie. What's up?
Melanie: What kind of games are you playing with my dad?
Chloe: Uh, w-what do you mean, games?
Melanie: The wedding's on, the wedding's off, the wedding's on, the wedding's off. What, do you think your last name is Kardashian?
Chloe: I'm not playing any games here, Melanie. Your father is my life.
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Daniel: Well, Chloe's still pretty weak, so we don't need a long ceremony, just, you know, simple, classic. Yeah, no, that--that sounds perfect. Yeah. Yeah, I can't thank you enough, Kevin. All right, I'll see you soon. Thanks.
Maxine: What, I wasn't invited to the big wedding?
Daniel: No, you're on the guest list at the church affair, assuming we ever get there.
Maxine: Well, we can make this one nice and special for you. I can round up the cake and the flowers--
Daniel: Uh, you know what? Thank you, Maxine, but we're, um--we're keeping this low-key.
Maxine: Why? This is the happiest day of your life, right?
Daniel: Absolutely. Yeah.
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Jennifer: Look at this one of Mike. A mere what--20 years ago?
Laura: Yeah. Oh, those plaid pants. Can you believe it? He thought he was so hot in those.
Jennifer: Well, he was, you know. My cute brother.
Laura: What are you doing with all these, honey?
Jennifer: Well, I am actually gonna finish this scrapbook. Allie's gonna help me. I started it years ago, but, of course, there are always more important things to do, a story to chase, and now I'm worried I'm not even gonna get it done in time.
Laura: Sweetheart, it's not just for your grandma. It's--it's a lovely thing for the whole family.
Jennifer: Yes, Mom, that is true, but when I started to make this, it was for Gram. I know what you're gonna say, that she's lived a very long, full life and that we are so blessed to have her, but...
Laura: I know, honey. It's hard. Alice has been such a big part of all of our lives.
Jennifer: I'm just--I'm not ready. I'm just--I'm not ready to say good-bye.
Laura: Oh, sweetie. It's gonna be okay.
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Kate: Now, now, I wonder what's in this. A deed? No. Maybe a proof of purchase of an environmentally sound SUV.
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Stefano: Of course you may have back what is yours.
Madeline: Thank you. That safe deposit box that you broke into contained materials of a personal nature-- wills and family letters and such.
Stefano: And I'll return them all to you.
Madeline: Untouched?
Stefano: Untouched... unread. You have my word.
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Kate: Oh, my God. Madeline... Stefano can't possibly know about this... can he?
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Caroline: Oh, Kayla... I'm so glad you're home.
Kayla: Me too. I just wish it could have been for a happier occasion.
Caroline: Yeah. So do I.
Kayla: Well, who knows? Uh, maybe next time it will be.
Nathan: Uh, next time?
Kayla: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you.
Stephanie: No, no--
Nathan: No. That's okay.
Stephanie: My mom just meant, you know, she'd rather come home for a happier reason, like a birthday or an anniversary.
Kayla: Right. That's exactly what I meant.
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Jennifer: I just talked to Mike. He's delayed two hours in Boston.
Laura: Oh, no.
Jennifer: So hopefully, he'll get here by tonight.
Bill: Mm...should I pick him up at the airport?
Jennifer: No. He said he's gonna rent a car.
Laura: I think your mom is hanging on just for Mike.
Jennifer: You know, when I was up there earlier, it seemed like she was asleep, and... I just kept telling her how much we all love her and... I mean, I know it's not very original, but it just seems like that's the only thing I want to say to her right now.
Bill: That's what we all say.
Marie: I'm sure she heard you, dear.
Jennifer: You know what? She did hear me. I know she did, because I went on to say that the only reason we're all feeling so strong is because we feel her love for us. And you know what? She opened her eyes at that moment... and she looked at me, and... I couldn't barely hear her. She was whispering, and she said, ""More than you know, Jen.""
Marie: Oh...
Jennifer: And that was it. That's all she said.
Bill: I'm so glad you have that. It's a great memory.
Jennifer: Yeah, it is. I'm gonna cherish it forever, Daddy.
Jennifer: All right, here we go--mixer.
Laura: All right.
Jennifer: Fryer.
Marie: Fryer.
Jennifer: Cleanup, Dad. Sorry. And you, little lady, are responsible for stirring in the love. You think you can handle that?
Allie: Uh-huh.
Jennifer: Good.
Bill: Okay, so what's my job until cleanup time?
Jennifer: Well, you are the official taster, of course.
Bill: Excellent!
Jennifer: Well, don't be so sure--I've tried to make these a zillion times, Dad, and they always turn out flat.
Laura: Maybe she left something out...on purpose.
Marie: Mom never trusted me with that recipe.
Bill: Or me.
Laura: Yeah, well, you can't even make canned soup, Bill.
Marie: Oh!
Bill: Well, hey, I know we got a lot of smarts in this room. I think we can all figure it out, can't we?
Jennifer: Yep.
Laura: There you go.
Jennifer: Thanks. All right. I won't let you down this time, Gram.
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Philip: So you think you might be able to stick around for a while?
Lucas: Not easy being Mom's only kid in town, is it?
Philip: Oh, man, you have no idea.
Lucas: Oh, sure, I do. I know how it goes. I was talking to Grandma earlier, and she, uh... she made me see that I owe you an apology.
Philip: Me? How?
Lucas: Well, I was depressed about Chloe before I left. I was miserable.
Philip: Who could blame you?
Lucas: Yeah, but I was a downer at your wedding. That wasn't fair to you, man. I mean, obviously I was... I was wrong, right? Things are going great for you.
Philip: Worst-case scenario... Daniel finds out that you slept with another guy from Carly. But she doesn't know who the guy is.
Chloe: And she never will. I promise you that.
Philip: She knows she's got nothing. That's why she's working you instead of going to him. You marry Daniel and forget about Carly. And every day you're happily married to Daniel is one day that what we did slips further and further away. Yeah... yeah, everything's terrific.
Lucas: Good.
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Melanie: Chloe, it's not that I don't like you.
Chloe: Right. It's because you hate me.
Melanie: No. I don't hate you. But I hate the way you're jerking my dad around.
Chloe: Don't you remember what it feels like to be in this place on your wedding day-- being drugged up and in pain?
Melanie: [Laughs] You're on antibiotics and maybe some aspirin. I don't think that's messing with your head.
Chloe: Look, I almost died. And I know that I have been back and forth about a lot of things, mostly whether or not I deserve Daniel. But one thing that has never changed--never--is how much I love him. Since the moment that your father asked me to marry him, I have not doubted, not even for a second, that he's the only man that I want to spend the rest of my life with. You know what that feels like, right, Melanie?
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Maxine: Are you worried about Chloe's health? Is that what this quickie wedding is about?
Daniel: No, she's just, uh-- she's fragile right now. This is what she needs, and she's the woman that I love. So I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make her happy.
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Madeline: I have your word?
Stefano: I have no interest in your family feuds, your husband's indiscretions, and family debacles.
Madeline: Yes, we're very boring.
Stefano: Somehow, I doubt that.
Madeline: Compared to you.
Stefano: Go home... and wait for a special delivery.
Madeline: So we're finished here?
Stefano: We better be.
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Kate: Now what the hell do I do with this?
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Chloe: I know when you and Philip got married that a lot of people were trying to tell you that it was a mistake, that you were rushing into things, that you still had feelings for Nathan.
Melanie: What's your point, Chloe?
Chloe: My point is you're happy now, aren't you?
Melanie: Yeah. Yes, absol--I-I've never been happier.
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Lucas: So Chloe and Daniel haven't tied the knot yet. Why, what's up with that?
Philip: Not sure.
Lucas: I'll tell you what's up--it's never gonna happen.
Philip: Why would you say that?
Lucas: Look what she did to you in high school, man. She left you for Brady.
Philip: Because I treated her like dirt.
Lucas: Then she left Brady when he needed her the most, cheated on me with Daniel. It's just a matter of time before she cheats again.
Philip: Oh, my God, why did I leave my phone off?
Lucas: Everything all right?
Philip: Mm. I have a wedding to go to.
Lucas: You do? Whose?
Philip: Daniel and Chloe's.
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Melanie: So is it kind of weird?
Chloe: What?
Melanie: Well... [Laughs] You and Philip used to date in high school. Now he's gonna be your... wait, your stepson-in-law?
Chloe: [Chuckles] Well, it is Salem. Stranger things have happened. Melanie... I've known Philip for a really long time, and I care about him a lot. And I'm glad that we're friends, but I wasn't good for him. You are. I think you two are great together.
Melanie: Thank you.
Chloe: And I want you to know I'm so happy that you and Daniel found each other.
Melanie: Really?
Chloe: Yes, really. I actually had foster parents from hell. They weren't Trent, but close enough. They even sent me back to the orphanage when they decided that I was too much trouble.
Melanie: Oh, my God. I'm so sorry. I had no idea.
Chloe: No, I'm not telling you this to make you feel sorry for me. I'm telling you so that you know that I understand. I would never in a million years stand in the way of you and your father having a relationship.
Melanie: That means a lot to me to hear you say that. And so you know, I just --I just want you and Daniel to be as happy as Philip and I are.
Chloe: Thank you. That means a lot to me.
Melanie: So... um... I guess I'm kind of your, um-- your default bridesmaid? And, um... Daniel gave this to me. And it was his mom's, so... I figured it could be your, um-- your something old and borrowed. You know, and there's your new and your blue, so I guess--you know, I guess you're set.
Chloe: Thank you. Thank--thank you so much. Oh, my God, um... Melanie, I promise you... I'm gonna treat your father like gold.
Melanie: Yeah, you better. I'm serious, though. If you hurt him... I will treat you like gum on the bottom of my shoe, and I hate violence, so, girl, please don't make me crush you.
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Maggie: Okay. Hi, Chad.
Chad: Hi.
Maggie: It's been a long time. This is my daughter Melissa.
Melissa: Hi. Nice to meet you.
Chad: Nice to meet you too.
Maggie: We're on our way out. Um, I don't need to remind you of the house rules.
Mia: Uh, no, I got it.
Maggie: Okay.
Mia: Give Mistress Horton my best.
Maggie: All right, we will.
Melissa: See you later.
Chad: [Clears throat] I'm--I'm sorry, house rules?
Mia: Uh, yeah, you know, no PDAs, piercings, or, like, illegal substances.
Chad: Ah, ah, duly noted.
Mia: So, uh, have you made up your mind about Wake Forest yet?
Chad: Yes. I'm going to Salem U.
Mia: So you're staying, definitely?
Chad: Yeah, definitely. Salem U. is a really good school and like I said, I want to stay in Salem... be near my friends and you.
Mia: [Laughs] Chad... do you have any idea how happy you just made me?
Chad: Mm...
[Both chuckle]
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Marie: [Giggling] Mmm!
Laura: Yummy.
Will: Mmm. Looks like I got here just in time.
Bill: My God, Will, you're driving?
Will: Yes, my mom taught me. So look out.
Jennifer: Oh, hey, Will.
Will: Jen, hi.
Jennifer: Hi. All right, I just spoke to Mike. His flight took off from Boston, so with any luck, he'll be here in a couple hours.
Laura: Whoo-hoo!
Bill: The whole family together again. It's been a while.
Jennifer: Yeah, it has. You know, Gram's always been so proud of the way that we've all lived our lives, you know, traveling, adventures, experiencing new things.
Marie: You know that Mom was always so happy that her children and her grandchildren were adventurous. And, Bill, you could have had a cushy life right here-- prosperous practice and everything, but you went where you were needed the most. And Mom was always proud of you for that.
Bill: [Voice breaking] I just wish I had more time with her, that's all. And I wish we... lived closer.
Jennifer: Dad, don't do this, please. Look at me. Don't do this. Gram--you even told me--she's had a wonderful, long life.
Bill: Yeah, she had a full life. She... [Laughs] Even after the stroke, she had an active life. Wouldn't let the damn cane stand in her way.
Jennifer: No! She didn't. That cane was a fashion accessory. You know, after Abby broke her wrist, she had that cast, so Gram painted her cane with flowers all over it to look like Abby's cast.
Laura: [Laughs] Speaking of flowers, Alice's room is starting to resemble a greenhouse.
[Laughter]
Marie: Well, the roses were late this year because of the snow. I so wanted her to see them bloom one more time. And you know something? This morning, lo and behold, there they were!
Laura: Were they? Oh... I remember when she planted them. ""Heirloom roses for my Jennifer Rose.""
Bill: Oh, Mom loved getting flowers, didn't she? Especially out of the blue for no occasion.
Jennifer: You're right. She just loved to get them because we loved her. I remember Mike telling me...
Mike: Okay, open your eyes. For you.
Alice: Oh, what beautiful flowers. And it isn't even my birthday... or any special occasion.
Mike: Well, do I need a reason to show you I love you?
Alice: Of course you don't!
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Philip: Hey.
Melanie: Hi!
Philip: Hi.
Melanie: Did you get my text?
Philip: I am sorry it took me so long--my phone was off. I hope I didn't miss the wedding.
Melanie: No, it's okay. We're still waiting for the justice of the peace.
Philip: Great. Daniel. Congrats, again.
Daniel: [Laughing] Yes. Thank you. Thank you very much. Uh, hey, what happened to your necklace?
Melanie: Oh, uh... I let Chloe have it. It's her something borrowed. I figured that was more appropriate than her beautiful hospital gown.
Daniel: You didn't have to do that.
Melanie: I'll be demanding it back the second the ceremony's over.
[Both chuckle]
Daniel: How did I get such an incredible daughter, hmm? Oh, come here.
Philip: [Whispering] Hey, I'm going crazy over here. What's going on?
Chloe: I'm sorry. I didn't know myself, but... I'm so relieved. Guess what-- Daniel's friend the justice of the peace, he's gonna come here tonight and marry us.
Daniel: Okay. Hey, hey. Hey, Kevin, uh, this here is my, uh--my beautiful bride.
Chloe: [Giggles] Hi. Thank you for coming on such short notice.
Kevin: Oh, it's my pleasure. Well, you ready?
Daniel: Well, I just have... uh, one thing. Are you absolutely sure... you want to do this?
Chloe: Yeah. Of course. You don't have to keep asking me that. Oh, my--oh, my God, are... are you sure? Do you not want to marry me?
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Bill: Oh.
Maggie: [Sniffles] Oh, is Alice alone? I'll--I'll go on up there.
Bill: No, no, she's not alone at all. Marie and Laura are with her right now, and... Doug, Hope, and Julie are on their way up. And Nathan and Lucas are next in line.
Maggie: [Laughs] Of course. I saw them all go up before. It just didn't register, that's all.
Bill: Yeah, well, we're all a little distracted. Oh, Maggie, this must be especially difficult for you after just losing Mickey.
Maggie: Yeah. But, Bill, Alice is your mother.
Bill: She's our mother. She loves you dearly... as do I. You've taken such good care of her.
Maggie: Well, she's always taken wonderful care of me.
Bill: You know, no matter how far-flung her family's been, no matter what's torn us apart, we're all family... now and forever.
Maggie: Amen to that.
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Kayla: I can still picture Mrs. Horton coming up to the counter and ordering her Friday scrod. You know, I can't remember a time that you two weren't the best of friends.
Caroline: No, neither can I. Well, Alice and I led different lives, but... the thing we both said was this is what it's all about-- family... love. Alice has much to be proud of, and so do I.
Stephanie: [Laughs, sniffles]
Kayla: So do we. We love you, Mom.
Caroline: Oh, honey.
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Jennifer: Okay.
Melissa: See? I told you we'd get this done.
Jennifer: Yes, teamwork-- this is good.
Melissa: Oh, my gosh, Jen. Look at you and Glenn!
Jennifer: Oh, wow. That was a long time ago.
Melissa: Look at your hair.
Jennifer: I know, oh, boy. It's terrible. [Gasps] Look at this! Look at Grandpa and Calliope at the Beat Bar.
Melissa: Oh, man, that was a long time ago.
Jennifer: It was. It makes me sad.
Melissa: Look, was this one of his poems?
Jennifer: Oh, yeah, yeah. Oh, I heard all about that.
Melissa: You know, Jen... wow. Grandpa really had a way with words, didn't he?
Jennifer: Yeah, he did. You know what? So did Gram.
Alice: People who like you because you give them things are not true friends. They're no friends at all. A real friend--which is the only kind to have-- likes you for what you are, not for what you do for them.
Jennifer: Well, then, Grandma, I guess I'm never gonna have any friends.
Alice: You will. But it may take time. Jennifer... you're a wonderful girl. You're a very special person. And nobody is going to know that unless you do.
Jennifer: Gram always knew the right thing to say. Where do you get a gift like that?
Melissa: I don't know. But I do know that she passed it on to you.
Jennifer: Wow. Talk about knowing the right thing to say...
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Daniel: Of course I want to marry you. Why would you even ask me that?
Chloe: Well, if you could see the look on your face just now...
Daniel: I just know that this isn't the wedding day that you want.
Chloe: I don't care about that. All that matters to me is being your wife. Look, I almost died twice before I could marry you. I'm not gonna take that chance again.
Daniel: You were not going to die.
Chloe: Could we have a moment, please? I'm sorry.
Philip: Sure. Sure.
[Door closes]
Chloe: I promise you that this is what I want. But I need you to promise me that this is what you want, that you're marrying me because you love me... and not because you feel sorry for me or you think I'm gonna fall apart if this doesn't happen.
Daniel: I love you... with my whole heart.
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Kate: Well?
Stefano: Madeline does not want to see or hear from us ever again. Now, isn't that wonderful... since we both feel the same way?
Kate: So what should we do with the rest of this?
Stefano: Well, pack it up, send it back to her... by carrier pigeon, as far as I'm concerned.
Kate: Are you sure you want to do that?
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Madeline: Oh, Chad, I was just trying to track you down.
Chad: Well, looks like you found me.
Madeline: Well, did you know tomorrow is the deadline for your dorm deposit?
Chad: Yeah, I know.
Madeline: I--have you... done the paperwork? Have you chosen your classes?
Chad: Yeah... at Salem U. I'm staying here, Mom. And don't bother trying to talk me out of it again.
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Lucas: So you don't want to get out of Salem for a while, hang out with your dear old dad?
Will: It's not that I don't want to see you. I-I just got a lot of stuff going on.
Lucas: With Mia?
Will: Old news, Dad.
Lucas: Ah, got it.
Will: Look, I know that you hate it that I live with Grandma Kate. But I feel like Johnny and Sydney really need their big brother there.
Lucas: Well, I think they do. But I don't want you living there either. Since you don't care what your mom and I have to say, maybe you'll care about what Great-Gran had to say.
Will: Great-Gran said something to you?
Lucas: You think she wants a Horton--Will Horton--living in the DiMera mansion? Come on, man, nothing would make her happier than for you to leave that place in the dust.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: Here you go.
Bill: Thank you.
Nathan: You got it. So Great-Gran gave me, uh, Great-Grandpa Tom's medical bag.
Bill: Yeah, she told me.
Nathan: I think you should have it.
Bill: Really? You want to defy the wishes of Alice Horton?
[Both chuckle]
Nathan: Good point.
Bill: You know, I trained under Dad when he was using that very bag. I'm so sorry you never had the privilege of knowing him.
Nathan: Yeah, me too.
Bill: Mom likes to give us a lot to live up to, you know? I remember a moment that was so special for Mike. He told me...
Alice: So nice having a family with a doctor in it. Tom was so proud of you. [Chuckles] I have something of Tom's that I want to give to you. This is his watch... and he always said it keeps perfect time. Let's just hope that the accuracy continues, and it keeps perfect time for you too.
Mike: [Sighs]
Nathan: Bill? Uh, when does Mike get here?
Bill: Apparently, very soon. He's en route from Boston as we speak.
Jennifer: I hope it will be soon. Gram's gonna be so happy when she sees Mike walk through that door.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: So you gonna place odds on whether or not they're actually gonna go through with the wedding this time?
Philip: Well, you gave Chloe your necklace. I thought that meant you were over all of this.
Melanie: Well, I support my Dad, and I know that Chloe loves him.
Philip: Yeah, she really does.
Melanie: That doesn't explain why she's being so weird about the wedding. Do you know why she's being so weird about the wedding?
Daniel: Hey! Hey. You ready to come to a wedding? For real this time.
Melanie: [Giggling]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Madeline: Fine.
Chad: Fine.
Madeline: Well, as you say, there's no point in having the same argument again.
Chad: [Chuckles] So my mother, who lives to argue, who argues for a living...
Madeline: I concede defeat. And I have to admit that having you so far away was going to be difficult... and now it won't be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: Well, you examined the contents of the box, and you felt that the, uh, tape was the only thing that could possibly incriminate us, yes?
Kate: Yes.
Stefano: So I don't see why we should be concerned in her personal business, huh? It does not do us any good to have a third-tier judge in our pockets, all right? I want to make a clean break. I just want that woman out of our lives.
Kate: You and me both.
Stefano: Are you all right?
Kate: No. I-I guess I didn't--I didn't realize how much this situation with Alice Horton was bothering me and... and then not being able to see my own son because of the whole situation with the other Hortons, I...
Stefano: Is that all there is to it?
Kate: Isn't that enough?
Stefano: Eh...
Kate: So... I'll deal with this. I'll be right back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knocking on door]
Mia: Judge, hi. Uh, if you're looking for Chad, he's not here.
Madeline: Actually, Mia, I'm looking for you.
Mia: Why?
Madeline: We need to talk... about the past and the future.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Hi, Maxine.
Maxine: Hey. I didn't expect to see you till morning.
Carly: Well, I wanted to check on a few patients before I left. Do you have Chloe's chart?
Maxine: Oh, you might want to wait till tomorrow.
Carly: Why?
Maxine: She's getting married as we speak.
Carly: Really?
[Telephone rings]
Maxine: Nurses' station, Four West.
Carly: She lied to me again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Your lives will change. Your responsibilities will increase, but... your joy will be multiplied if you're sincere and earnest in your pledge to one another.
[Door opens]
Maxine: Excuse me, folks. A call came in for you, Kevin.
Daniel: Okay, Maxine, we're in the middle of--
Maxine: I know, I know, but it was one of your associates. He--he said it was urgent. I told him you were busy, but...
Kevin: I'm really sorry, folks, I'll be back in a minute.
Daniel: Yeah, but whoever's calling, can it just wait?
Kevin: I won't be long, I promise. Just don't--don't go away.
Maxine: He said to be quick.
Chloe: Is this really happening?
Daniel: Wait. Okay, look, this--it's--you know what? It's gonna be okay.
Chloe: We're halfway married.
Daniel: In another five minutes, we're gonna be all the way married.
Chloe: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stefano: Oh, William.
Will: Hi.
Stefano: [Clears throat] [Sighs] I'm very sorry about your great-grandmother.
Will: She's still alive.
Stefano: Well, just-- I realize that, of course. It's just... I didn't expect to see you tonight.
Will: I just came to pick up some of mom's old CDs in her room to play for Great-Gram later.
Stefano: Good man. There is nothing better for the soul and the body than good music.
Will: Actually, I think that what I might do most to help her would be to not worry her.
Stefano: Not... not worry her? I don't--what are you talking about?
Will: She hates it that I live here.
Stefano: [Chuckles] Is that a surprise to you?
Will: I just figure that, you know, she'd have enough other stuff on her mind, you know, if she wasn't focusing on me.
Stefano: Oh. It feels that it's a... fight for your immortal soul... hmm? Alice Horton is a very wise woman... hmm? But she hardly knows me anymore. And I'm sure with all the things that people say about me in front of her, she probably thinks I am evil incarnate, huh? But you've lived under this roof with me. We've broken bread together. You even heard me sing your sister to sleep, huh? You don't think I'm that man that people say I am, do you?
Will: I hope not.
Stefano: [Chuckles] Young William, believe... believe as I believe in you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: [Sighs]
[Door opens, closes]
Lucas: Hey, Mom.
Kate: Ah, sweetie. I miss you.
Lucas: I missed you.
Kate: How's Alice?
Lucas: Oh, she's about the same. Doug and Julie and Hope are with her now. We just wanted to get out, get some air.
Kate: Sounds good.
Lucas: Did you want to come in and hang out with us for a bit?
Kate: Uh, no. I don't think I'm gonna do that to Laura. [Chuckles] They really are quite a family, aren't they?
Lucas: Yeah. I hope Allie grows up like this. I mean, you know what I mean, right?
Kate: Yes. I know exactly what you mean.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jennifer: It's done. It is done! We are a great team, huh? You little sweet thing, I could not have done this without you.
Marie: Thank you both so much for doing it.
Jennifer: Oh, I loved every minute of it. You know what? When we get back to Gram's, we're gonna go right upstairs and bring it to her, okay?
[Cell phone rings]
Jennifer: [Gasps] Oh! Oh, it's Mike, it's Mike. Hello, Mike? Great, great, you're here, good. Yes, yes, we're great. Uh, we're all at the pub. We're just having some dinner, but hope and Julie and Doug are with Gram right now. Okay, great. Hurry. Okay, I love you. Bye. Mike's here. He landed safely.
Laura: Yay.
Bill: Great.
Jennifer: It's great. It's so great. Gram is gonna have her whole family all together.
Bill: Don't worry, sweetie. Mom'll wait for Mike.
Jennifer: She will. I know she will.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: Where's Kevin? I thought this phone call was supposed to be brief.
Daniel: Hey, deep breaths. I don't want your blood pressure going through the roof. Come on.
[Door opens]
Daniel: See? There he is now. Carly... what are you doing?
Carly: Look, I know. I know there's a wedding in progress... again.
Philip: Ah, this is like déja vu all over again.
Carly: Except this time I'm actually gonna say what I came to say.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: Carrie.
Carrie: Sami.
EJ: Nicole is behind this, and I'm definitely gonna prove it.
Brady: Ari and I are through.",Melanie went to Chloe's room to try to find out why she wants to get married to Daniel so fast. Kate discovered Madeline's other secret. Jennifer wanted to make a photo album as a tribute to Alice. The Hortons were talking about Alice. Lucas and Philip spent time with each other. Lucas wanted to apologize for being a downer at the wedding. That didn't really matter to Philip because his mind was elsewhere. He was thinking about his conversation with Chloe. Maxine (hospital nurse) wanted to know why Daniel and Chloe are rushing the wedding. Stefano and Madeline came to an agreement about the rest of her things. Kate debated on whether she should tell Stefano about Madeline's secret. Madeline threatened to beat Chloe down if she hurts Daniel.,summ_screen
"[Wagner's ""Here Comes The Bride"" playing]
Hope: Where's the minister?
Aiden: Hmm?
Hope: The minister.
André: [Sighs] I'm sorry I'm late. I hope I haven't been keeping you too long at the alter.
Hope: What the hell are you doing here?
André: Dearly beloved... we are gathered here today to unite these two people...
Hope: Aiden, what is he doing?
André: In holy matrimony.
Hope: What's going on?
Aiden: What do you mean? We're getting married.
Hope: No, no, no, no, no. Not by him. That's insane.
André: Marriage is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, soberly, and in the fear of God. I just love that bit.
Hope: Ciara, oh, my God, what are you doing? Get away from her! Stop! Get away from her!
André: Aiden Jennings, wilt thou take Hope to be your lawfully wedded wife? Wilt thou, forsaking all others, take thee only unto her, for as long as ye both shall live?
Aiden: I will.
Hope: Oh, my God. Someone tell me what the hell is going on here.
Aiden: Honey, what's wrong?
André: Hope, as usual, you are ruining everything.
Aiden: Please, Hope, tell me, what more do I have to do?
Hope: No. No, I can't marry you. Not like this. No!
Aiden: [Sighs] All right, well... here we are. Okay.
Chase: Why is that guy watching me like that?
Aiden: There's got to be a special guard on you.
Chase: What? Why?
Aiden: Oh, look... DA made it part of the bargain to put you in here. Don't worry about it. I think it's a great idea. Have someone look out for you
Chase: So I don't get beat up again?
Aiden: You're safe here, okay? You're in a place where you're gonna get the help that you need. Okay?
Chase: I guess.
Aiden: Hey... just focus on being the Chase that I know. Okay? Put that awful day with Ciara behind you. Chase? This is for the best. You know that, right? You know me, I wouldn't say it if it weren't true. I love you. You know that, right? And you know I'd do anything for you.
[Dramatic music]
Ciara: So, do, uh, most shrinks take people out on walks after a session?
Marlena: No, they don't. I think you're a rather special client.
Ciara: Well, I really do feel better after talking to you.
Marlena: That's the way it's meant to work.
Ciara: In fact, seeing you has got me thinking about something. An idea I've had.
Marlena: Really? Tell me about your idea.
Ciara: It's not that big a deal. It's just...my whole future. [Marlena laughs] [monitors beeping]
Abigail: Chad.
JJ: Hey, it's me. Chad went home to shower and change.
Abigail: [Whispers] JJ.
JJ: He was here all night, though.
Abigail: That's good. It's good he went home to be with Thomas.
JJ: Well, you--you... probably shouldn't take that off.
Abigail: No, it's okay. They said that I could-- I could take it off for... a few minutes here and there. [Sighs] Why you in your uniform? Did someone ass-- did they assign you here? To guard me? Is that why you're here?
JJ: No. No, I was on duty and I came straight over here. And the only reason why I'm here is because you're my sister and I love you.
Abigail: Even now?
JJ: Especially now. And when you say you didn't start that fire... I don't care what anyone else says, I believe you. What?
Abigail: I know what I said, but... what if I was wrong? What if I really did start that fire?
Jennifer: I came to see the baby and Harold said I could wait for you.
Chad: Yeah, I'm just... I'm here to hold Thomas, change my clothes, and then I'm gonna head right back to the hospital.
Jennifer: Yeah, I want to go see Abigail, too, but I want to talk to you first.
Chad: About what?
Jennifer: About Abigail. I am not gonna let you do what I think you're planning.
Blanca: Oh, good morning.
Rafe: Good morning.
Blanca: I didn't know you could cook.
Rafe: Oh, I can't. It doesn't take a gourmet chef to whip up a couple eggs. You know, uh, coffee's ready. Help yourself.
Blanca: Thank you.
Rafe: Yeah.
Blanca: Sorry. You know, I've been thinking. This house, it isn't that big. And your mom already has you, your brother, your sister, and little Arianna living here with her.
Rafe: Too much chaos for you?
Blanca: No, no, I like the noise. I'm asking if-- if it would be easier for you if I weren't here. [gentle music]
Aiden: I just wanted you to start your day knowing that someone was thinking about you. Aiden.
Dr. Robinson: There's a court-mandated period of no fewer than six months for evaluation.
Chase: And then what?
Dr. Robinson: Well, that depends on you. We have a lot of work to do together and much of it isn't gonna be easy, but... it's our goal to make you healthy and send you back out into the world.
[Dramatic music]
Marlena: Yeah, psychotherapy can be a very rewarding career. It can also be incredibly frustrating.
Ciara: Yeah, I know, but... I know that at least I have to get a Master's degree to be a psychologist and an MD to be a psychiatrist, but, like, is there anything I can do now? Like read a book or something? Just to see if it's something I really want to do.
Marlena: The quickest way might be some first hand experience.
Ciara: How do I do that?
Marlena: Well, you could volunteer at the hospital's psychiatric unit. Or there's a private institution not too far from here. You could volunteer there. Um, what's the name of the place?
Marlena: Shady Hills.
Ciara: That's where Abigail is? I'm babysitting for Chad and he told me a lot about it. It'd be nice if I could get a volunteer position there. And maybe I could be with Abigail when Chad isn't.
Marlena: All righty. When I get back to my office I will call and see if we can get you an interview.
Ciara: Really?
Marlena: Mm-hmm.
Ciara: That would be totally amazing. Thank you. [Marlena laughs]
Chad: What--What exactly are you gonna stop me from doing?
Jennifer: Chad, don't play games with me. You said last night that you were gonna get Abigail out of Shady Hills even if it meant you had to break her out.
Chad: Yeah, well, they're thinking about putting her in a state mental institution. Is that what you want?
Jennifer: No, it's not, but I don't-- I don't think that's gonna happen.
Chad: How do you know?
Jennifer: I don't know. I guess I don't. I'm not sure.
Chad: Abby's scared to death of it. After her shutting down the last few weeks. Not wanting to see me or Thomas. I just got her back a little bit I'm gonna do whatever I can for her.
Jennifer: Yes, of course, but what happened yesterday to Abigail has nothing to do with her being at Shady Hills.
Chad: Well, Shady Hills is a joke. It's not doing any good for her.
Jennifer: Okay, but she needs to be there to recover. Chad, I went through this with my mother. And as much as I hate to say it, she needs to be confined. She needs full-time treatment. And Shady Hills is right here. It's right by us. So please listen to what I am saying and come to your senses. Sorry I'm a little bit late. Um... do you have a minute?
Roman: For you, always.
Hope: Okay.
Roman: You okay?
Hope: Yeah, I just--I-- I didn't sleep very well last night.
Roman: Well, I, um... sure you got a lot on your mind.
Hope: And I'm leaving that at home. I have a job to do. And I want to run something by-- Are you, uh, checking my work?
Roman: Yours and Rafe's, yeah. Quite a case you got against Nicole.
Hope: No body... and except for the handkerchief found at the scene and some blood found on the tree-- where Deimos apparently hit his head, we only have Kate's word that she saw Nicole push Deimos into the river. We don't know for sure the guy's even dead. Of course I pray to God that he--
Roman: Not exactly an air-tight case, is it?
Hope: Have the results come back on the handkerchief yet?
Roman: Yeah, I actually had a message when I got in. They found trace amounts of blood spatter on it. DNA matches Deimos.
Hope: That has all the ear marks of a solid lead.
Roman: It does...
Hope: Yeah.
Roman: Indeed.
Hope: Rafe's gonna want to know about this immediately. Where is he? He's usually here by now. Wow. I wonder what's keeping him.
Rafe: You thinking of going back to Mexico?
Blanca: Oh, no, I'm an American citizen and I like Salem. I'm asking if you would rather I found my own place to live. If that would make your life easier.
[Footsteps approaching]
Adriana: Oh, if I'm interrupting--
Rafe: No, you're not interrupting, actually, you are right on time.
Adriana: On time for what?
Rafe: For what? I made the two of you breakfast.
Blanca: What? I thought you were making that for yourself.
Rafe: Ha, no. I am late for work. Sit. Eat. While you do that, the two of you can talk things out. Like, how it's not nice to lie to people.
[Dramatic music]
Adriana: You see how he talks to me?
[Door slams]
Adriana: [Scoffs] Ugh. These eggs are too dry.
Blanca: Why shouldn't he talk like that? He's right.
Aiden: Okay. So I really like this Dr. Robinson. I trust her. You know, you just-- you just do the work she's talking about. You push through and I'll be proud to walk you out of here and help you start the rest of your life. Okay?
Chase: You really think you're gonna do that?
Aiden: Got a judge to put you in here instead of on trial for rape, didn't I?
Chase: Yeah.
Aiden: Yeah. You know, this really is for the best, Chase.
Chase: I want to get better, Dad.
Aiden: And you will. And you won't be alone, either. Not as long as I have breath in my body. Okay? All right. You're gonna be okay, you know?
Chase: Yeah.
Aiden: You remember that. Remember that I love you.
Chase: I love you too.
Aiden: Okay.
[Gentle music]
Aiden: All right. Okay.
[Cell phone chirps]
[Cell phone beeps]
[Dramatic music]
JJ: So... you're starting to remember more of what happened?
Abigail: I-- I guess. I don't know. I just really tired.
JJ: It's the sedatives.
Abigail: I just want to know how far gone I am. I want to know how far I was pushed. I want to know if I... really did push... myself to a place where I could hurt myself and hurt other people. And I want to know if I really am crazy.
JJ: You're not crazy, Abby.
Abigail: JJ. JJ... I thought-- I thought Dad saved me from the fire, JJ. Dad's been dead for three years. I can't tell what's real and what's not anymore.
Chad: [Sighs] Okay, look. When I said that I was gonna break her out, I-I was just--I was just blowing off steam.
Jennifer: Yeah?
Chad: Yes. I am worried about her in that place. That is a genuine concern, but when I--when I-- when I said that I- I didn't meant it. I was just having a rotten day. I wasn't thinking straight. I don't think any of us were. So I'm sorry if I caused you anymore stress. Her name is Hope. Hope Brady.
Blanca: And he's in love with her.
Adriana: And she's involved with another man.
Blanca: And that's none of your business. And it doesn't excuse what you did.
Adriana: Why are we sitting here talking about how Rafe feels about Hope? Why don't you tell me... how do you feel about Rafe?
Roman: You know, when you first got here you said there was something you wanted to talk to me about.
Hope: Oh, yeah, that's right.
Aiden: Hi. I, uh, got your text.
Hope: Hey. Yeah. Um, I'll catch you later.
Roman: You got it. Aiden.
Aiden: Roman. So...
Hope: Let's go somewhere else and talk, okay? Uh, Roman, I'm going out. I won't be long.
Roman: Sure.
Hope: Let's go.
[Dramatic music]
Chad: So this would be for the summer?
Ciara: Uh, yeah. I thought it would be good for Abigail to see someone she knows around that place.
Chad: Yeah, well, what about Thomas? He's nuts about you and, you know, I was hoping that you would be on full-time over the summer. That's-- I mean, that's the reason why I asked you to live in our guest house, Ciara.
Ciara: Look, I love Thomas, okay? And I love living in the guest house, but if I get the volunteer job, I'll just work around it so I can still help you. It just might not be full-time.
Chad: Okay, well... it would be nice to have somebody in there I can trust until...
Ciara: Until when? Is Abigail getting out?
Chad: There's just a lot of things up in the air right now. Excuse me.
Abigail: I want you to tell me the truth. If it turns out that I did start that fire, then I just want to know what's gonna happen to me. So I just want you to tell me. Are they gonna... They gonna arrest me? Are they gonna put me in handcuffs?
JJ: Nobody's saying you set that fire.
Abigail: JJ, please. It's okay. Just... please answer me.
JJ: I heard something. If they prove that you set that fire... Maybe they'll, um... they'll send you to another facility.
Abigail: What kind of facility?
JJ: One with more security.
[Gentle music]
Abigail: Like... like a place with, like... padded walls and stuff? Where they'll lock me up and--and... My God, JJ. Am I really that dangerous? Am I?
Dr. Robinson: There's gonna be intense therapy, Chase, but if you open yourself up to it, I think you're gonna start feeling better.
Chase: Well, I wouldn't mind that.
[Gentle music]
Marlena: And we will be meeting with Mr. Brown and-- Oh, there he is now.
Mr. Brown: Dr. Evans, good to see you again.
Marlena: Good to see you again too. And this is Ciara Brady, the young woman of whom I spoke.
Ciara: Hi.
Mr. Brown: Dr. Evans tells me that you're considering a career as a therapist.
Ciara: Yes, I am.
Mr. Brown: Why don't we talk in my office?
Ciara: Thank you for seeing me so soon. I know you're very busy.
Marlena: I will catch up with you later. I'm gonna pop in and see Abigail.
Ciara: Oh, can you tell her that I've been thinking about her? And that I've been taking really good care of Thomas.
Marlena: I will.
Ciara: Cool. I know I can learn a lot here. I hope it works out.
Roman: If you're looking for your partner, she had to go out for a while.
Rafe: I know. With Aiden.
Roman: If it makes you feel any better-- Look, I hate this as much as you do.
Rafe: Thanks.
Roman: You okay?
[Dramatic music]
Rafe: Am I okay? [Chuckles] You mean, is this going to affect my ability to do my job? Come on. All this time... before Bo came back and certainly since he passed... I really just wanted one thing. One thing; and that's for Hope to be happy. As far as I can tell, she is.
Aiden: So, the judge signed off on transferring Chase to a private psychiatric hospital. I just took him there.
Hope: I see.
Aiden: Yeah, the, uh, the doctor in charge of his case made it pretty clear they-- they don't want me to visit him for a while. I haven't drummed up any clients for the law practice, so, I'm... pretty much at liberty. Why'd you want to know?
Hope: Let's sit down.
Aiden: Yeah.
Hope: We have a--a lot to figure out.
Aiden: Yes, we do.
Hope: So I was thinking that maybe... it would be good for us to go somewhere. Away together.
Aiden: Well, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you just asked me to leave town with you. Is that a yes?
Aiden: I love the idea.
Hope: Good. Good.
Aiden: Yeah.
Hope: I just... I think we need some time away from all the craziness and distractions here.
Aiden: Absolutely. You're absolu-- So any ideas where you-- you want to go? Hawaii? You want to go to Paris? Where would you like to--
Hope: This isn't a honeymoon, Aiden.
Aiden: No?
Hope: No, it's an escape. I was thinking the Green Mountain Lodge.
Aiden: Green Mountain Lodge?
Hope: Yeah. It's beautiful. Beautiful, beautiful setting. It's not far from here, actually.
Aiden: In case things go south?
Hope: I didn't say that.
Aiden: Well, no, but I would be suspicious if you didn't at least think it.
Hope: Let's not assume anything, okay?
Aiden: You're right. No--no--no assuming. One day at a time. That's how we're gonna do it and I'd love a few of those. So while we're at this Green Martian Lounge, is it? Is that what it's called?
Hope: Still a comedian. I missed that. It's Green Mountain.
Aiden: Right. Right. Wow.
Hope: So it's still a yes?
Aiden: When do we leave?
Hope: How about now? Tonight?
Aiden: Wha-- Just like that?
Hope: I have a lot of vacation time coming to me. Is there something wrong with being spontaneous?
Aiden: No...[Laughs] Nothing--nothing at all. No, no. Not a thing. I just-- I'm--this day just took such a turn for the better. Um, so should I go get packed? Or what do you--
Hope: Yeah, go get packed. Yeah.
Aiden: Yeah?
Hope: Yeah, meet me at my place later.
Aiden: Okay.
Hope: I need to call Ciara, let her know and, of course, then clear the time with Roman.
Aiden: Yeah, and there's some things I need to take care of too. Um...all right, I'll see you later.
Hope: Okay.
Aiden: All right.
Aiden: You have no idea how happy you just made me. [Hope chuckles]
Mr. Brown: The day room is down the hall. You might find it more comfortable there. Good-bye, Ciara. It's been very nice to meet you.
Ciara: Very nice to meet you too. will Dr. Evans know where I am?
Mr. Brown: I'm sure I'll run into her. I'll tell her.
[Cell phone rings]
Ciara: Hey, Mom, what's up?
Hope: Where are you, honey?
Ciara: I actually might have some very cool news for my plans for the summer. I just want to wait until I know if it's gonna happen or not.
Hope: Am I gonna like this news?
Ciara: Yes, Mom. Don't worry, it's a good thing.
Hope: Then I can't wait to hear about it. Sweetie, the reason I called you is because I'm gonna go away for a few days.
Ciara: Where are you going?
Hope: Green Mountain Lodge... with Aiden.
Ciara: Oh.
Hope: Hey, if you're not okay with it, if it upsets you, I'll cancel.
Ciara: No, I'm-- I'm fine, Mom. You go, okay? And don't worry about me. All right? Everything's cool.
[Phone beeps]
Marlena: Okay. There you go.
Abigail: I don't know what's gonna happen to me if they send me to some state asylum. I just feel like-- I feel like I'm not gonna make it in a place like that and if they don't want me here, then... why can't they just send me home?
Marlena: It doesn't work like that.
Abigail: I know, but... I'm not gonna be a danger to anybody in my own home.
Marlena: Abigail... The police have not finished their investigation yet. We don't know what conclusions they're gonna come to. So, for the moment, just don't worry about that.
Abigail: [Sighs] Ben! Ben, please, don't do this! Ben! Ben! [Coughing]
Chad: Come on! Abby, come on! Come on, it's gonna be soon. Okay, we're out of here.
Abigail: Please stop!
Chad: I know, I know, come on. Let's go find your little boy. Okay.
[Dramatic music]
Abigail: No! No, don't do this!
Chad: Stop, Abby!
Abigail: He's ruined everything. He's never gonna let me have my life back.
Chad: Okay, now. No, there's nothing to do yet. I just need you to be ready. Uh-huh. No, there's no timeline yet. Just have a--have a cargo van. Make it unmarked. Uh-huh. Okay.
Blanca: Feelings for Rafe? Your son has no interest in me.
Adriana: You're just trying to avoid my question, but I already know the answer. I can see it in your eyes when you look at him.
Blanca: I'm gonna say it again; what does it matter?
Adriana: Patience, mija. I know that you already offered to move out of here.
Blanca: Oh, so you were eavesdropping?
Adriana: Yes. Sometimes a mother has no other choice. But he didn't take you up on it, did he? Enjoy your eggs.
Roman: Hope, you have got to be kidding me.
Hope: I have vacation time coming to me.
Roman: You know damn well I'm not talking about the time.
Hope: Look, Roman, I'm not gonna do a yelling match with you, okay? A simple yes or no, please? And you can't say no.
Roman: Okay.
Rafe: Say no to what?
Hope: Rafe...
Rafe: You seem surprised.
Hope: Let's go in the interrogation room.
Rafe: Yeah.
Hope: Aiden and I are going to go away for a few days.
Rafe: You're gonna be alone with him.
Hope: I'll be fine.
Rafe: No, no, I can see that. I mean, it is kind of hard to find privacy in this small town. I'm sorry. That, um... If that sounded a little sarcastic, I didn't mean-- Didn't mean that. Do you want me-- I can check with Roman. See if I can get things cleared up. I'll let him know that... I got it all covered for you.
Hope: That would be great if you could.
Rafe: [Chuckles] That must've come as a surprise for you, though, huh? When he asked you to go away.
Hope: Rafe... [Sighs] If I want to figure things out, I-I need to spend some time alone with him. And it would help if we were away from here.
Rafe: To see if you still click. You know what? That's-- That's good, though. I'm actually--I'm glad you're going away.
Hope: Really? You are? What?
Rafe: Oh, no, I am, 'cause... maybe you'll realize you're making a huge mistake.
Hope: I'm sorry.
Rafe: No, it's-- it's nothing to be sorry about.
[Somber music]
JJ: Abs, you're getting all worked up over something that's probably not even going to happen.
Marlena: He's right.
Abigail: You don't know that. You don't know that.
Marlena: Why don't I talk to Dr. Robinson and see if she'll let me take you out in the garden?
JJ: Yeah, that's a good idea. Let's get you some fresh air.
Abigail: No--What? I don't want ""fresh air."" I don't want to go to the garden! I want to go home! [Crying] I want to go home. I just want to go home.
[Dramatic music]
Mr. Brown: Ciara?
Ciara: Oh, hi.
Mr. Brown: I just got out of my meeting and... we've decided to offer you a volunteer position.
Ciara: What? You're kidding? I mean...that's really great.
Mr. Brown: I told my staff that you seem to me extraordinarily mature for a person your age. Welcome aboard.
Ciara: Wow. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Wow.
Mr. Brown: Yeah.
Ciara: I feel like my life's back on track.
Mr. Brown: Pleased to hear that. My office will be in touch about your hours and other details. Congratulations.
Ciara: Thank you. And this is the day room. You can hang out here. Read, play cards, talk to other patients.
[Dramatic music]
Hope: Hey, I am so sorry to keep you waiting.
Aiden: Oh, no problem. How did everything go with Roman?
Hope: Um, good.
Aiden: Yeah?
Hope: Yeah, it's all-- it's all arranged. I just need to pack.
Aiden: All right, well, I'll give you a hand. Make it go faster.
Hope: No, that's all right.
[Cell phone ringing]
Aiden: It's the, uh-- it's the office. I have to take this.
Hope: Sure, I'll go pack.
Aiden: Okay.
Hope: Okay.
[Cell phone rings]
Aiden: What-- What do you want?
André: I'm so tired of waiting around. Waiting makes me unhappy. And when I'm unhappy, I want to make other people unhappy.
Aiden: Enough with the threats. Your plan is in motion.
André: Are you sure?
Aiden: Down to the last detail. Your wait is almost over.
Monahan: Hey, Brady. I hear you're the commissioner now.
Roman: And I hear you are the same low life you've always been. What the hell do you want, Monahan?
Monahan: I'm here to confess.
Rafe: To anything in particular?
Monahan: Yeah, I'm the guy who wasted Stefano DiMera.","Jennifer tried to convince Chad to let Abby stay at the hospital. Chad wanted to get Abby out of it. Hope and Roman talked about Deimos' ""murder"". Aiden visited Chase at the hospital. Aiden assured Chase that he would get better. Hope sent Aiden a text asking him to meet her. JJ visited Abby at the hospital. Abby wasn't sure if she's crazy. She told JJ how she saw Jack at the hospital. Abby questioned whether she knew what was real or not. Chad said he wasn't going to break Abby out anymore. Aiden met Hope at the police station. Ciara arrived at the DiMera mansion and let Chad know that she wanted to volunteer at the hospital so she could help Abby as well as others. Chad wasn't overjoyed about it at first. Abby wanted to know what would happen to her if she started the fire. JJ let her know what would happen.",summ_screen
"Abe: Of course, Theo and I will be at the wedding.
EJ: Wonderful!
Abe: Thank you.
EJ: Samantha will be absolutely thrilled.
Abe: Well, she's like a daughter to me, EJ.
EJ: I know, um... look, Abraham, I had something of a favor to ask you. How would you feel about performing the ceremony?
Abe: Your wedding?
EJ: It meant so much to sonny and William to have Marlena marry them. Samantha thought it was one of the best parts. So, I know she'd be very happy if you would do the honors.
Abe: Why didn't she ask me herself?
EJ: Well, because I would like it to be a surprise. And it's my contribution to the wedding.
Sami: You've done enough, honey. I have some surprises of my own, for you and your little slut.
Abigail: Okay, chairs, done. Florists, done. My sanity...is gone. Oh my God, I can't believe I got roped into doing this wedding. [Sighs] Oh, thank you. You are a lifesaver. Oh! Hey, T.
Tad: Ha! That was one pitiful greeting. You were expecting Ben, weren't you? Well, Ben, is not here.
Abigail: [Sputters]
Jordan: Hey. I only have 15 minutes. What's up?
Ben: I'll be quick. I just wanted to make sure you're doing okay.
Jordan: I'm fine.
Ben: No, you're not. Nothing's changed, has it? Things are still messed up between you and Rafe.
Kate: Hey.
Rafe: Well, hey. I was actually just--
Kate: Look...there's something I need to say.
Rafe: [Exhales]
Jennifer: Come on in, honey. I'm sorry, JJ isn't here.
Paige: Oh, maybe he's on his way.
JJ: Well, if he said he is, then I'm sure he is. 'Cause I know he wouldn't miss a chance of seeing you.
Paige: Aw.
Jennifer: How are you doing?
Paige: Great, I'm done.
Jennifer: Which would explain that grin.
Paige: Um, that's half of it. My mom is home.
JJ: Uh, Paige?
[Knocks on door]
Eve: Who are you?
JJ: Hi, uh, um, I'm--I'm looking for Paige.
Eve: Uh, she had to step out for a minute. But she should be back soon.
JJ: Okay, uh, well maybe you could tell her that I--
Eve: Wait a minute. You are JJ, aren't you?
JJ: Uh, yeah.
Eve: [Laughs] Well, I am so glad to, to finally meet you.
Paige: Mom was going to move here with me last year, but she couldn't make it work with her job.
Jennifer: Oh, here, sit down, honey. Uh, what does she do?
Paige: Oh, she's in sales, and she travels all the time.
Jennifer: Wait, so who were you living with?
Paige: My dad's cousin. Mom and I have barely seen each other.
Jennifer: Oh, honey, that has to be hard.
Paige: Yeah, it wasn't great. I was used to all the travel, but to not see her at all...
Paige: Oh, honey, that would drive me crazy. I mean, it was hard for me with JJ, you know, when he was in London at school.
Paige: Yeah, when it's just the breaks and holidays? But...that's all over. At least for now.
Jennifer: Good, and you said she's moving to Salem?
Paige: Mm-hmm. We'll have the whole summer to hang out.
Jennifer: Good, you're gonna have a terrific time. I really can't wait to meet her!
Paige: I can just see you two together. I think you'll really hit it off.
JJ: Sorry, I didn't--I didn't mean to barge in, it's just that the door was open.
Eve: No, no, you didn't. I left this door open on purpose. Come in, please. It's just so hot in here. I think the air conditioner is broken.
JJ: Yeah, Paige mentioned that. If you want me to take a look at it, I can...
Eve: Wow, you're on terms with tools?
JJ: Well, um, I--I wouldn't go that far, it's just if it-- if it's something simple, I...
Eve: [Laughs] Well that's sweet of you, but no, it's okay. I wouldn't want you to get all dirty, you know? But I tell you what I have, I've got some cold lemonade in the fridge. Can I pour you a glass?
JJ: Uh, thank you. Yeah, if--if it's no trouble.
Eve: No, no, no trouble at all.
JJ: Uh, I'm glad to finally meet you. Uh, Paige is so grateful that you let her stay here this year.
Eve: Oh, no, no...
JJ: No really, she is.
Eve: No, I really am not cousin Joan.
JJ: You're not?
Eve: No. Sweetheart, I'm Paige's mother.
Ben: You and Rafe still aren't talking, are you?
Jordan: I, I tried to get him to open up, but I could only push so much. And he knows that I'm here, and that I care, but...
Ben: He's being a jerk, Jordan.
Jordan: He's hurting. That's all.
Ben: And you're the one person that could help him.
Jordan: Well, maybe he doesn't see it that way. And you know what? Maybe he's right.
Ben: What?
Jordan: You know, this could be a blessing in disguise for me.
Ben: No.
Jordan: For you and me.
Ben: No, Jordan.
Jordan: I don't know why I thought I could move here and be...
Ben: Happy?
Jordan: Normal. We both know it's only a matter of time before he shows up and--
Ben: Don't! You have to stop thinking that way.
Jordan: He nearly found us before. It could happen again.
Kate: So you worked things out with Jordan.
Rafe: [Grunts]
Kate: Okay, see, now I'm gonna take that as a ""no.""
Rafe: I'm not exactly sure what there is to work out, or how to do it. Just need some time.
Kate: Mm. So how long are you going to sit in the corner?
Rafe: Hmm?
Kate: That's what you're doing. You are punishing yourself for things that Gabi did.
Rafe: No, Gabi was on her own.
Kate: No, that's not true.
Rafe: And, she didn't--she didn't feel like she had anyone there to support her with nick.
Kate: We all knew exactly what nick was, including you.
Rafe: Listen, if I'd have been there, I could have prevented the whole damn thing.
Kate: No, I'm sorry, but you're dead wrong.
Abigail: I did not think that you were Ben.
Tad: I don't know why you even try. I've seen you two together.
Abigail: W--we're friends. We hang out sometimes. He's a nice guy.
Tad: Yeah, and so am I.
Abigail: Okay, I will keep that in mind.
Tad: Why are you grumbling at your tablet?
Abigail: Ugh, I--I'm planning Sami's wedding.
Tad: Oh, excellent. That must pay top dollar.
Abigail: Oh, no. I--I'm doing it as a favor. I'm her maid of honor.
Tad: What?
Abigail: Yeah, we're friends.
Tad: Okay, two things. Weird that you're friends with Will's mom. Um, and Sami Brady doesn't make friends. Frenemies, maybe, but anything else...
Abigail: You know, maybe-- maybe she's changed.
Tad: Okay, for your sake, I hope so.
Abigail: Wait, what do you mean, for my sake? Why?
Tad: I've seen the woman work. You're planning a big day for a woman who takes no prisoners. You don't wanna get on her bad side, no.
Abigail: Yeah.
EJ: So, what do you say? Will you perform the ceremony?
Sami: Please say yes, Abe.
EJ: Ah, you're a hard girl to surprise!
Abe: [Laughs]
Sami: And yet, you have.
Abe: Mm.
Sami: Abe, I'm really just thrilled that you're even coming to the wedding.
Abe: Oh, Theo and I wouldn't miss it.
Sami: Well I have a big plan for the kids, you know, after the ceremony. Some surprises in store for them. It'll be fun.
EJ: Now, if he will just agree to marry us.
Sami: Please? [Laughs] Come on.
Abe: Uh, what about Marlena? I mean, she's already a legal officiant. Wouldn't she want to be the one to perform the ceremony?
Sami: Um, well, that's if she comes at all. I'm not sure, at this point, if my mom's gonna even be there. And you know how my dad feels. Um, I'm sort of running out of family, at this point. Please, Abe?
Abe: I'd be honored.
EJ: [Laughs]
Sami: [Laughs] Thank you, thank you so much.
EJ: Wonderful.
Jennifer: If your mother is anything like you, I think we are going to be great friends.
Paige: Uh, well, I'm not sure how alike we are. She's a singer, and really creative. She's more like JJ that way. There was always music in the house.
Jennifer: Really, what kind of music?
Paige: Mm-hmm. Oh, everything. Uh, classical, classic rock, indie music...
Jennifer: [Laughs]
Paige: Show tunes, uh, country music, world music...
Jennifer: Oh, my goodness.
Paige: Uh, r&b;, a little bit of rap, some hip-hop.
Jennifer: That is quite a range.
Paige: Yeah.
Jennifer: That's fascinating. She sounds fascinating.
Paige: She is. She really loves life, you know? And even though her taste is pretty sophisticated, she still loves pop culture.
Jennifer: [Laughs]
Paige: Um, sit?
Jennifer: Yeah, sure honey.
Paige: Um, when I was eight, she took me to see mamma mia! On Broadway.
Jennifer: Wow.
Paige: Waited in the freezing cold with me, outside the stage door, so I could get the autographs of all the actors.
Jennifer: [Laughs] That's incredible. I can not wait to meet this woman.
Paige: She reminds me of you.
Jennifer: Really?
Paige: Mm-hmm. I mean, not exactly, but, you're both really great moms. How you'd do anything for your kids. And she's pretty, too.
Jennifer: Oh, do you have a picture of her?
Paige: Oh, sure.
Jennifer: Yeah.
JJ: I'm sorry, I didn't-- I didn't think you were coming in until tomorrow.
Eve: Well you know, I got an earlier flight, so I got lucky.
JJ: Oh, cool! Paige must have been really excited to see you.
Eve: Ah, I miss her so much. And we've got so much catching up to do. But I know that she's really loved being here in Salem this past year, and I think you are a big part of that, JJ.
JJ: Really?
Eve: Yeah. So why don't you sit, come on, sit.
JJ: Do you mind?
Eve: No. Now, tell me about yourself.
JJ: Oh, I'm--I'm sure Paige has already told you...
Eve: Absolutely nothing. My darling daughter has completely clammed up when it comes to you, so what-- what do you think that is? Why is that?
JJ: I, mm, I--I don't know. Uh, maybe there's just not a whole lot to tell.
Eve: I don't know about that. She says you're a musician.
JJ: Yeah, yeah I am. I play guitar.
Eve: Ah, which I'm a big fan.
JJ: Oh yeah?
Eve: Yeah. And she said that you're, um, very talented.
JJ: Oh, I--I don't know about that, it's just... I don't know, I love music.
Eve: Good.
JJ: And I love writing, and I love playing, you know?
Eve: Well, if my daughter is interested in you, you must be a very special young man. She thinks the world of you.
JJ: Well, I think the world of her, too, ms. Larson.
Eve: Oh, please, would you call me eve?
JJ: Okay.
Eve: [Laughs] All right. And you?
JJ: Uh, my name?
Eve: Yes, your name. And, forget the initials, I want the full name. First and last.
Ben: That was almost two years ago, Jordan. It's been quiet since then.
Jordan: You honestly think he stopped looking?
Ben: Maybe. Jordan, we're safe here.
Jordan: Why? Someone found all my aliases.
Ben: They didn't say anything.
Jordan: Yet. The woman who knows about me, she is relentless. She will keep digging.
Ben: She's not gonna find anything. I backtracked those ids ten times, myself. Anybody who's gonna be looking is hitting a dead end. We've been careful.
Jordan: It's not enough. You never know what random thing could happen.
Ben: Then we'll handle it. Like I did last week. Some girl thought she recognized me from Miami.
Jordan: Ben, why didn't you tell me that?
Ben: Because I handled it.
Jordan: It's a big risk.
Ben: Maybe. Okay, but what's the alternative? We can't run forever. We can finally, like, make our stand here.
Jordan: It's just a town.
Ben: [Exhales] A town where a guy you love lives. You can't give up on that. We won't run. And you're not gonna duck out on Rafe.
Kate: [Exhales] All of us feel that there are things that we would have done differently with Gabi, but none of us could ever have expected that she would have taken a gun, and killed a man.
Rafe: I would have seen how desperate she was.
Kate: Yeah, well maybe that's why she didn't come around. But whatever the reason, that doesn't matter. It's done. Why do you want to punish her...
Rafe: I don't wanna...
Kate: More?
Rafe: What are you saying?
Kate: What I'm saying is that Gabi was happy that you met Jordan. How do you think she would feel now if she knew that her actions were going to destroy that happiness? You need to think about that. Don't be so quick to throw away what you have. Abigail. People change, T. I mean, look at you, for example. What would you have said about Will a couple years ago?
Tad: What didn't I say? I was an ass.
Abigail: Yeah, you were. And now?
Tad: A sensitive metrosexual.
Abigail: And is it working for you?
Tad: Definitely.
Both: [Laugh]
Tad: You know, you could be right. EJ and Sami could be good together. And I never thought I'd say this, but EJ is a pretty cool guy. What is that?
Abigail: Hm?
Tad: You don't like the guy?
Abigail: No, it's not that. I, uh, I'm just really overwhelmed with everything. Uh, you know, planning this wedding, and... I just can't wait for it to be over. [Sighs]
Sami: Thank you, so much.
EJ: Darling, where are you going?
Sami: I'm going to do some more wedding planning. With Abigail.
Abe: Oh, she's helping?
Sami: She's my maid of honor. Isn't she sweet?
Abe: Aw. She is a great girl. Theo is just crazy about her.
Sami: I know, who wouldn't be? All right, I'll see you both later.
EJ: Oh-- [Laughs]
Sami: See you later.
EJ: Okay. Thank you. She's over the moon. I really appreciate you putting your feelings about me to one side.
Abe: Lexie loved you, EJ. She would be proud, and happy about where you and Sami are. This looks like you two are finally getting it right.
EJ: I'd like to think so. I want to spend every day of the rest of my life making her happy. Starting with her wedding day.
Paige: Ugh. Oh, come on.
Jennifer: What's wrong?
Paige: Ugh, my phone, ugh. Can't wait to recycle this thing.
Jennifer: [Laughs]
Paige: It's so lame, it won't let me pull up anything in my photo gallery.
Jennifer: Well maybe you need that new software for it.
Paige: [Sighs] I'm sure I do. But, it's so old, I'm afraid if I load any new software it'll just die completely. This is first on my graduation list.
Jennifer: Well, honey, I am sure I will get to meet your mom at some point. Wait, I have an idea! Why don't you bring her tonight, for dinner?
Paige: Oh, actually, I told her she had to come already.
Jennifer: [Laughs]
Paige: I hope that's okay.
Jennifer: That is so fine. I just invited her, didn't I?
Paige: Great. She's really excited about meeting you. Well I--I better go get ready.
Jennifer: Yes.
Paige: Um, thanks again, Mrs. Deveraux.
Jennifer: Oh please, any time.
Paige: Oh, uh, please tell JJ that I came by, and I'll see him later?
Jennifer: Yes, I will.
Paige: Okay.
Jennifer: See you soon, honey, bye-bye. Well, it looks like I am gonna have a new friend.
JJ: I really am JJ. It's what I've been called all my life.
Eve: Yeah? Why is that?
JJ: I'm a junior.
Eve: Junior. Well that explains one ""j,"" what about that second one, huh?
[Phone rings]
JJ: Um...
Eve: Oh gosh. Excuse me. I'm still on the clock, so I'm gonna have to take this.
JJ: Oh, no problem. Um, Paige said that you travel a lot for your job.
Eve: Yes, I do. And I'm really looking forward to changing that. Uh, just one minute, and-- and then I'll be right with you.
JJ: Oh, please, do what you need to do.
Eve: You know what? Two minutes, and then I want to hear all about JJ.
JJ: Actually, you know what? Maybe I should go. It's just, my mom is expecting me.
Eve: Oh.
JJ: And you, you need to work.
Eve: Okay. Well you know what? We'll continue this, and I can't wait to tell Paige that I finally met you. And I look forward to seeing you, JJ.
JJ: Yeah, yeah, thank you.
Eve: All right. All right. Thank you. Eve baron.
JJ: I wonder if you'll feel that way, ms. Larson --I mean, ""eve""-- when you find out about my past.
Nurse: There's a woman here looking for you. She's in the waiting room.
Jordan: Uh, that must be ms. Bradford. She wants a progress report on her husband.
Nurse: Oh.
Rafe: EJ.
EJ: Rafe, uh, actually I'm--I'm pretty glad I bumped into you.
Rafe: I've got to go.
EJ: No--look--I'll be brief. Just, uh, very quickly.
Rafe: Okay.
EJ: Samantha and I moved up the wedding, and I just wanted to come here and personally invite you and Jordan.
Jordan: Ms. Bradford, I'm happy to have good news--
Kate: Hello, Jordan. Give me five minutes.
Abigail: I already took care of that. And the cake has been ordered.
Sami: What? Oh my God, Abigail, thank you. You are amazing.
Abigail: Sami, it's nothing, really.
Sami: It's my wedding, that's not nothing.
Abigail: No, no, God, no. That's not what I meant.
Sami: And you have made it perfect. And I can't thank you enough. Even though I coerced you into it.
Abigail: Come on, that's not true.
Sami: It is true. Don't lie, you're bad at it. But through this all, you've been so gracious and... you've helped me so much. You are so good at this. You should be a wedding planner.
Abigail: Ah. Uh, [Laughs] I think I'm gonna retire after this, actually.
Sami: [Laughs] It's that bad, huh?
Abigail: No, no, it's not that it's that bad at all. It's just that, you know, I'm not, uh, it's, I'm not...
Sami: Comfortable. I'm sorry, Abigail. I knew it. It's just that I've been so focused on EJ and me, and creating this perfect beginning for our life together. Something we've worked so many years to get to, that-- and now I'm doing it again. I just ran over you, didn't I? [Laughs] I was doing what I wanted, without giving you a single thought.
Abigail: No, Sami, that's not true.
Sami: It is. It is true. Look, Abigail, if you don't want to be in the wedding, you don't have to be. You can back out, I get it. It's up to you.
JJ: Yo, Mom.
Jennifer: ""Yo?"" No, I don't think so.
JJ: Oh, I am sorry, but, that's a really nice look.
Jennifer: Hey, I don't want dinner on me when our guests arrive. But I came out to tell you that Paige was here looking for you. She thought she was supposed to meet you here, but she left.
JJ: Yeah, we--no, we got so turned around. I went to her cousin's place. My text keeps bouncing back, I don't--
Jennifer: Okay, wait, yeah. She said that her phone wasn't working. But you went to her house. So you met her mom.
JJ: Oh, yeah.
Jennifer: Yeah? What did you think?
Eve: Look, they'll have the comps by tomorrow. That's soon enough. Yeah-- but do you know what? I want to take the evening off, so I'll call you in the morning. Thanks. I'm all yours!
Paige: [Laughs] Sorry I was so long. JJ and I got our wires crossed. I went to his house--
Eve: He was here.
Paige: What?
Eve: JJ was here.
Paige: You met him?
Eve: Yeah. [Laughs] I didn't bite. What's with the face?
Paige: Nothing. I--I just wanted to be here when you met him.
Eve: Well, I think we managed just fine on our own. Yeah. But, he seems really nice.
Paige: He is. He's such a good guy.
Eve: Why are you acting so weird about this? Paige.
Paige: [Sighs] There--there are just some things I wanted to tell you first. Before you found out on your own.
Eve: Well how would I-- is that why you didn't want to give me his full name? You were afraid that I would look it up on the internet, and...would've--
Paige: Yeah, yeah. You would find him.
Eve: What? Wh--what?
Paige: Mom, please. I will tell you all about JJ, but you have to promise to keep an open mind, and not...go off. Okay? So, duke, what do you think of our new bush's baked beans video game?
Jordan: It's a bad day for threats, okay?
Kate: I'm not here to threaten you.
Jordan: Well, I don't care about an apology.
Kate: Good. 'Cause you're not gonna get one from me. Look, we're not buddies. I don't like you very much. I'm sure the feeling is mutual. But we do have one thing in common. We both care about Rafe. And I'm worried about him. I hope you are too.
Rafe: Look, I appreciate that you helped out with Gabi's confession. And you've actually been pretty decent these past few months, but, you can't erase history.
EJ: No, you can't. My memory goes back a long way too, Rafe. Look, I'm just trying to give my bride the perfect wedding day.
Rafe: Oh, Sami put you up to this?
EJ: No. She would never ask me to do this.
Rafe: Well, you can't imagine the big day without me?
EJ: Something like that. Come on, what do you say? I truly hope you'll be there.
Rafe: Yeah, not gonna happen. Pass.
EJ: Well, thank you for being such a good sport.
Rafe: Well, Sami will see what kind of man you are eventually.
EJ: Samantha knows what kind of man I am, Rafe. That's why she's marrying me.
Rafe: Yeah, all right.
Abigail: Look, Sami, if I seem like I'm at all hesitant, it's just because, well, you and I haven't been friends all that long. So, I was just--you know, I was really surprised that you wanted me.
Sami: [Inhales] Abigail, the truth is that I, um, I mean... I don't have that many friends. You know? And--and I would have skipped the whole ""maid of honor"" thing altogether, actually. And...even if my sisters were here, it's not like we're close. And my whole family, they...
Abigail: Hm, yeah.
Sami: They have a thing about EJ. You are the only friend I have who sees EJ for who he really is.
Abigail: Well, that can't be true.
Sami: No, it is true. You know how everyone feels about EJ. But you, you see how happy he makes me, how perfect we are for each other. You know firsthand what an incredible guy EJ is, don't you?
JJ: I don't know what she's like.
Jennifer: You did meet the woman, didn't you? Did you speak?
JJ: Yeah, a little bit. But she had some work to do.
Jennifer: Okay, well what was your, just, first impression of her?
JJ: Uh, you know, I don't know, it's just... she doesn't look like Paige.
Jennifer: [Laughs] What does she look like?
Eve: Oh.
JJ: Just...pretty. You know, just...like a mom, just, pretty.
Jennifer: Please tell me you were every bit that articulate with Mrs. Larson.
JJ: I--I just didn't notice much.
Jennifer: Honey, are you kidding me? You just met this woman, and you can't remember anything about her?
Eve: I promise to keep an open mind. Unless there are outstanding warrants. Now, this kid isn't an arsonist, is he? A--an ax-murderer?
Paige: No, do you think I'm crazy? Of course he isn't.
Eve: So if I went on lexisnexis right now, and I did a search on that--
Paige: Ugh. Okay, okay. He did have some trouble with the law.
Eve: What?
Paige: But it--it--
Eve: [Sighs]
Paige: It was small, and--and--and settled.
Eve: Paigey.
Paige: [Sighs] See? This is why I didn't tell you. Because I knew you'd think the worst of him, and...
Eve: No...
Paige: Trash him to me.
Eve: No, I don't do that.
Paige: Like, you didn't trash cousin Joan and my aunt Theresa?
Eve: Oh wait, come on, that's completely different. Well, at least, it should be. [Sputters] Cousin Joan, she has no taste, and Theresa, she's a real criminal.
Paige: You see?
Eve: Listen. Do you remember how we had the conversation about how you always, you always see the good in people? Even though they don't deserve it?
Paige: I don't remember that last part.
Eve: You have to be careful, sweetheart. You really do.
Paige: You don't even know JJ.
Eve: No, I just met him! And you know what? I--I truly see the appeal. I mean, he's cute, he's got a little edge thing happening with that guitar, which, as much as I love music, I think it's a really big red flag.
Paige: About what?
Eve: No--that's for another time, all right? He just seems to me, that he's a part of this stoner, rock and roll culture that, well, sweetheart, you don't need any part of, because you are going to Stanford, right?
Paige: Are you saying I shouldn't date JJ? Celebrate big savings at the sears July 4th event.
JJ: Like I said, it was quick. Ms. Larson had a work text, and she had to answer it, so I left. Do you want me to move the box?
Jennifer: What?
JJ: That box. Do you want me to get it out of here before dinner?
Jennifer: No, I already did it, thank you.
JJ: But, your yearbook's still here.
Jennifer: Oh, yeah. You know what? I thought that I could just impress Paige's mom, and just show her my glory days at Salem high. [Laughs] I'm just kidding. I would never do that to you.
JJ: Then why is it still here?
Jennifer: Remember I told you about my nemesis in high school? I found her picture. Do you want to see her?
JJ: Why not? [Laughs]
Eve: I won't keep you from seeing JJ. But, um, you just be careful.
Paige: I am. Mom, you'll--you'll see once you get to know him. Just give him a chance, okay? Tonight?
Eve: Well, you can't just drop me on his family.
Paige: No, no, JJ's mom invited you personally.
Eve: Uhh.
Paige: Now you have to come. Will you? Please?
Eve: Mm, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
Paige: [Laughs] Thank you, you're the best. Oh, thank you so much. Wait until you see JJ with his family. They are such good people, Mom. [Exhales] You'll get it.
Eve: I hope so. I'm sure I will!
Paige: If you give him a chance.
Eve: I will, I truly, I will, okay?
Paige: Oh! You're the best.
Eve: Oh, you are.
Both: [Laugh]
Jordan: Let me guess, Kate. You're worried about Rafe, so you think the best thing is for me to back off.
Kate: All right, don't put words in my mouth, all right? When's the last time you spoke to him?
Jordan: [Scoffs] And that's your business why?
Kate: Well, you see, because I just saw him, and he's blaming himself for everything that happened to Gabi.
Jordan: That's not news.
Kate: Wow. That's cold.
Jordan: Okay, I just don't get why you're here, in my face. You think I'm the one that made him feel that way?
Kate: No, I--I think he brought it all on himself.
Jordan: Okay, then why are you here?
Kate: Because he needs you, you little fool! You made him fall in love with you, and now you need to step up.
Jordan: Okay, I don't get it.
Kate: Okay, well I'm only using one-syllable words. So what is it that you don't understand?
Jordan: What game are you playing?
Kate: I'm not playing a game. And if I thought I could help him, I would, but I can't. So you may be the last person who can. So, damn it, do it.
Tad: Hey.
Ben: Hey. I'll be working on the inventory.
Tad: Ah, someone was in here looking for you.
Ben: Who?
Tad: Chill, it was Abigail.
Abigail: Uh, you know, Sami, I'm not sure what you mean.
Sami: About you and EJ? Really?
Abigail: No, I--I, uh...
Sami: But he was there for you, right? When you were so upset about your father, and Chad, and everything? It's not just because he has a soft spot for you, which he does, of course. I mean, it's just that most people don't get to see how caring he really is.
Abigail: I'm sure.
Sami: And kind, and loyal... and now I'm making him sound like a boy scout. [Laughs] But he's also funny, and sexy, and strong, and--and now I'm just rambling, and I can't seem to make myself stop.
Abigail: Hey, it's okay, you know, you're-- you're in love!
Sami: I am. I am the luckiest woman in the world. Will you please stand up with us?
Abigail: Of course. Yeah.
Sami: Thank you.
Abigail: Yes.
Sami: It means a lot to me. And, while I'm asking for favors, I have to be honest. There's one more thing. Will you do a reading, at the wedding? You don't have to do any work, I've already picked out the selection. It's super straightforward. I mean, you don't have to practice or anything. But since you're already gonna be there, I thought it would--
Abigail: Yeah, Sami, it's--it's--it's fine. Whatever you want, sure.
Sami: Thank you.
Abigail: Yeah, well I better get going to the DiMera mansion. I have quite a lot of measuring to do, so...
Sami: Oh, I'm sure you do. No, seriously, though. Abigail, thank you. I'm never gonna forget what you did...for me. If you need any help at the mansion, Harold will be there. And I'll be home shortly.
Abigail: Okay, great, then. I will, uh, I'll see you later.
Sami: Yes you will. Just you wait.
Rafe: Yeah, well, it's not like I can call the warden myself, or I would. I just want to know how my sister's doing. Isn't there anyone you can reach out to at Statesville? Yeah, I thought so... all right, well thanks, man. You know, I owe you.
Tad: Whoa.
Ben: I'm sorry.
Tad: You act like you owe Abigail money, or something. She wasn't looking for you like that.
Ben: I know, I know.
Tad: What?
Ben: Nothing. Everything's fine.
Tad: Abigail's a close friend of mine. I don't want to see her get hurt.
Ben: Neither do I.
Sami: You're late.
Kate: Okay, I had a few things I had to take care of.
Sami: Well, I hope you got them taken care of, so that you have a clear head to focus on our business.
Kate: Well, some of us can manage more than one thing at a time, Sami.
Sami: Ha. This isn't just walking and chewing gum, Kate.
Kate: One of which I never do.
Sami: Okay, I'm serious. You cannot blow this for me. After everything that I have had to swallow--
Kate: Please, please! Please tell me you didn't let EJ and Abigail see you like this.
Sami: No, of course not. I played it perfectly. Even though I have to take antacids every half an hour, so I don't throw up, or kill one of them.
Kate: Okay, okay. Just steady, you have to stay steady.
Sami: Game face is on. Trust me, I've got this. The two of them won't know what hit them.
Abigail: Okay, yeah. Yeah, I am so amazing, and considerate, and, boy, do I have a knack for this. If you only knew... okay.
EJ: Abigail.
Abigail: Oh!
EJ: Whoa!
Jennifer: Shoot, honey. Ah, I'm gonna have to find it again, hold on.
JJ: No worries, it's--it's all good.
Jennifer: I am so glad that Paige's mom is gonna join us for dinner.
JJ: Really?
Jennifer: Yeah! What, you don't think it's a good idea?
JJ: No, it's a--it's--it's fine.
Jennifer: Okay, what's wrong? Tell me what's going on.
JJ: I'm just, I'm being, I'm being stupid.
Jennifer: About?
JJ: Paige's mom finding out that her daughter's boyfriend has a criminal record.
Jennifer: Okay, well, first of all, that is not going to come out at dinner. And even if it did, even if it came out at some point, you have a good heart, honey. And that is so obvious to anyone who gets to know you. And you have cleaned up your life. And I think that Mrs. Larson will respect that.
JJ: Or not. Not everyone is as forgiving as you.
Jennifer: You know what? Come here. Maybe Mrs. Larson will surprise you, honey. And you know, Paige said that I remind her so much of her mom. You know, so maybe...
JJ: Oh.
Jennifer: What? You don't think it's true?
JJ: Um, no... I didn't get that at all.
Eve: Okay, my dear. Which one?
Paige: They're both nice.
Eve: Nice? Come on.
Paige: Ugh. Beautiful, tasteful, nice designs...
Eve: [Laughs]
Paige: They'll both look great on you.
Eve: Oh, but, you pick.
Paige: Um, the blue one.
Eve: Really?
Paige: Mm-hmm.
Eve: You think it might be just a little too casual?
Paige: It's not.
Eve: I don't know.
Paige: The Deverauxs are very casual and down-to-earth.
Eve: What?
Paige: JJ's family. They may live in a big house, but they're very--
Eve: JJ Deveraux? Your boyfriend is JJ Deveraux?","Eve had an awkward meeting with JJ. He managed not to introduce himself to Eve as Paige's boyfriend. Paige talked to Jennifer about her mother coming home, but didn't tell her that Eve was her mother. Rafe and Kate talked about his relationship with Jordan. Rafe blamed himself for Gabi being in prison. Kate tried to convince Rafe it wasn't his fault. EJ and Sami wanted Abe to perform their wedding. Jennifer and Paige bonded over Paige's mother. Jennifer was anxious to meet her. Ben tried to convince Jordan that their secret would be safe. Kate convinced Rafe not to end his relationship with Jordan. Abe agreed to perform the ceremony. Sami had to leave to meet Abby. Paige conveniently couldn't open up her gallery on her phone. Jennifer suggested that Paige bring her mother to dinner.",summ_screen
"[Stirring music]
Kate: Sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to offer my condolences.
Victor: I'm fine. Go to work.
Kate: Victor. You don't have to pretend with me.I know that you're not just mourning caroline's death. You're mourning the chance to be with the one great love of your life.
[Phone ringing]
[Tense music]
[Phone line trills, beeps]
Hope: Straight to voicemail.
[Gasps]
Ted: Xander. It's nicole. She knocked me out. Look, I don't know why or how I ended up here, but... look, I'm glad you found me.
Xander: Mate, you might want to rethink that sentiment, because I'm not here to rescue you. I'm here to end you.
Ted: Hey. Hey, you have no reason to kill me!
Xander: Actually, I do. My partner insists. I'm sorry, teddy. You know too damn much.
Nicole: Oh, I'm sorry...
Sami: Who the hell do you think you are?
Nicole: I beg your pardon?
Sami: Okay, look. I shouldn't have started with that. Nicole, I am sorry about holly.
Nicole: Thank you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get to work.
Sami: No way. I'm not gonna let you get away with blaming my brother for her death.
Rex: [Chuckles] Give me one good reason why you don't want to marry me right now.
[Gentle music]
[Music darkens]
Sami: This is about you, eric. I want you to be happy, and I think sarah could make you happy. She seems lovely, so you should go after her.
Eric: I'm glad you're here. I need to say something to sarah, and you need to hear this too.
Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the ""days of our lives.""
[Soft orchestration]
Hope: Brady.
Brady: Sorry.
Hope: [Stammers] You took me totally by surprise.
Brady: I know. I didn't mean to do that. I'm sorry. I'm also sorry--very sorry-- about caroline.
Hope: Thank you. What are you doing here?
Brady: I'm here to talk to nicole. I got some very surprising news. Something about her taking a job at dimera. Why are you here?
Hope: I'm looking for ted laurent.
Ted: Your partner... it's nicole walker. It has to be.
Xander: Give the man a prize. How does a bullet to the brain sound?
Ted: Xander, stop, please.
Xander: Like I said, you already know too much, and now that you've figured out that nicole and I are in cahoots, well, that's just one more reason for you to die.
Ted: No. Hey. We can work out some kind of a deal.
Xander: And why would I want to do that? You've been a very naughty boy, ted. Sneaking into my room and taking things that don't belong to you.
Ted: Holly's original autopsy report-- the one that proves she did not really die in that car crash. When I showed it to nicole, that's when she knocked me out and dragged me down here.
Xander: Well, she had a little bit of help with that, thank you very much.
Ted: Xander, all I said was we need to tell the news to everyone about holly. But she said no. I just don't understand why-- why she would want to have everyone believe that her daughter is dead. Why?
Nicole: I am not getting into this with you.
Sami: Listen, you are going to hear me out, nicole. Losing your child is the worst sort of grief. And I know better than anyone that grief can make you say and do terrible things, but nicole, this is not eric's fault. He loved and adored your daughter. He is devastated--
Nicole: Just save it. I've heard the sob story already.
Sami: It isn't a sob story. It is the truth.
Nicole: Look, I don't know what your brother told you, but all I know when I was trapped in that fire: I asked him to do one thing, and that was to take care of my daughter. He swore that he would protect her, and now she's dead.
Sami: Okay. He's devastated by that. I mean, he feels terrible. He--
Nicole: Okay, eric couldn't keep his promise. He failed at it, okay? So as far as I'm concerned, he is the reason my daughter is gone.
Sami: I'm so sorry.
Nicole: And I don't care! Just get the hell out of my face.
Eric: Sarah, I...
Rex: Eric, listen. I totally want to hear what you have to say, but I just--I have this news-- we have this news--
Sarah: Wait, rex. We should--wait, wait, wait.
Rex: I don't want to wait any longer, honey. Listen. Sarah and I, we're getting married. Right now.
Nicole: I know you've been off in europe smothering ej, so I'm gonna do you a favor and I'm gonna get you up to speed. I told eric over and over again, I don't care how many times he apologizes or how many tears he weeps. I will never forgive him for letting my daughter die in that crash.
Sami: That is so not fair.
Nicole: Oh, you wanna know what's not fair? Eric being too weak and too stupid to come through for me. ""Oh, I don't know if I'll be a great dad, and I'm the drunk that killed daniel""--
Sami: Okay, stop it.
Nicole: ""And oh, now i got so scared from that stupid letter that I have nicole's baby to chloe, the stupid bimbo, and I let holly move in to the dimera mansion, where she might be kidnapped by a drug cartel and blown to bits. So what?""
Sami: What are you talking about? If eric could go back and change it, he would.
Nicole: Well, he can'T. So why don't you get this through your thick head. It is over between me and eric. Oh, and just hearing him weep and grovel makes me sick to my stomach, so I'm going to tell you and everyone else all over again: I don't want him.
Sami: Wait a second. He doesn't want you either.
Nicole: Oh, look at that. He's giving up just like he did on holly. Well, I'm here to tell you, thank god he finally took a hint.
Sami: You are unbelievable. I mean, I get it. Grief does crazy things to people, but unbelievably, grief has made you an even bigger bitch. So I don't feel bad about telling you what I really think.
Nicole: Oh, goodie.
Sami: When eric told me that he'd finally, finally given up on any sort of future with you, I celebrated. I celebrated the fact that he was finally gonna be free of your baby-stealing, child-snatching, soul-sucking drama. Thank god. He can finally move on and forget all about you and he can finally find a woman who will appreciate what a wonderful man he is.
Nicole: Oh, oh, can I guess? Can I guess? Would that be sarah horton?
Eric: Getting married now?
Rex: Well, I've been--I've been trying to convince my beautiful fiancée here there's no better time than the present. And obviously, we didn't want to do anything while will was in the middle of his crisis, but now that he's through it, why wait?
Eric: What about dad? You know, and kate and maggie?
Rex: No, no, I understand, but we talked about all that and, um... they want us to have a big wedding, and we don't want that. And plus, think about it, man. The timing is really bad right now because dad just lost his mom, and maggie is still heartsick over holly, and my mom wants to be there for will.
Eric: Right. It--it's kind of all of the sudden, don't you think?
Rex: Yeah, but... if I learned anything from watching sonny and will all throughout will's situation, it's that your life can change in an instant. And you should never postpone happiness. You know? And there are so many things in my life that I thought were important, and they're just not important to me anymore. Like...sarah. Like, all I want is you. All I ever want is you. You are--you're a brilliant doctor, but even more than that, you're a phenomenal woman. I mean, you're here. You're from here. Salem. And you--you're a spaz when you dance. And you play darts with me at 2:00 in the morning and--and kick my ass, by the way. And you're never afraid to speak your mind and be who you are. And who you are, quite frankly, is a person that I don't deserve.
Sarah: Rex--
Rex: No, listen. When I hurt you, you had every right, every reason in the world to walk away and kick me out of your life forever, and being faced with that, being faced with losing the best thing that ever happened to me, I... I couldn't deal with it. I knew I needed to win you back, and I didn't know how. And the person that helped me the most with that, more than anyone else... was my brother eric.
Eric: No, I--
Rex: No, listen. You took me and you let me crash at your place. And you talked to me and you listened to me. And you, above all else, encouraged me to never stop fighting for sarah. And your love for nicole through the good times and the bad, man--even through death, you never gave up on her. Nothing and no one was gonna make you give up, and... that kind of love... that's an inspiration.
[Soft music]
Victor: Thank you for your kind words, but I know you didn't come all the way over here to express your sympathies.
Kate: Well, actually, we do have some business to discuss. I just learned that stefan has hired nicole to bring basic black back from the dead.
Victor: Yes, I did hear that unfortunate piece of news.
Hope: I don't know. I've been calling, texting. Ted is completely mia.
Brady: Well, when was the last you heard from him?
Hope: Last night. He left me a message saying he had good news about nicole. He said he needed to talk to her first and he'd come find me, but the thing is, he never did, which is why I decided to come here today--to see if nicole had seen him or talked to ted. She said she hadn't, and then she just rushed off.
Brady: Well, that's just weird.
Hope: It gets even weirder. After she left, I called ted's phone, and I heard a phone ringing in nicole's room.
Brady: Well, now, come on. That has to be a coincidence, right?
Hope: My gut says it's not.
Brady: You think that ted laurent is in nicole's room?
Hope: At the very least, his phone might be.
Brady: Well, there's one way to find out. Call again and see if it rings.
Hope: My thoughts exactly. Great minds do think alike, don't they?
[Phone line trilling]
Xander: As much as I would love to stick around here and have you interrogate me all day, I have other matters to attend to, so let's get--
Ted: Wait! Xander, wait. Look, I have something for you.
Xander: Don't even think about it.  Announcer  do you push through migraine?
[Phone line trilling]
Brady: You hear anything?
Hope: Nothing.
[Ominous music]
Brady: See? Coincidence.
Hope: Maybe.
Brady: I'll walk you out.
Ted: I'm not armed. I just have something in my pocket I want to show you.
Xander: Thanks, but no thanks.
Ted: Xander, it is of great monetary value.
Xander: Okay. Slowly.
[Tense music] [Laughs] A bribe? Really, ted? I could just shoot you and take the necklace.
Ted: It's true. It's true. But I want you to consider this very expensive piece of jewelry as a small token of my true value.
Xander: I used to deal in diamonds, and that bling is the real deal, but I have no use for it.
Ted: Okay, how about a free pass with the law? Do you have a use for that?
Xander: Meaning what?
Ted: Look, I have a standing from the new police commissioner and the new mayor to return as salem's da permanently. You gotta agree with me. I would be much more valuable to you alive than dead.
Kate: So what do you make of it? Stefan hiring nicole.
Victor: Nothing good.
Kate: You know, gabi hernandez told me that she overheard nicole on the phone the other day. She was telling someone that she almost has everything she ever wanted and they better not screw it up.
Victor: So you think nicole was talking to xander?
Kate: Well, I don't know. Could be. Remember, I saw them shaking hands together outside of her room. Now she's working for dimera. He works for titan. Maybe--maybe they are working together-- working together using both companies for some secret ends.
Victor: Well, I've learned not to underestimate either one of those nitwits. What they lack in intellect, they make up for in bad intentions. No, I can't afford any distractions right now.
Kate: I assume you're talking about maggie. How is she doing?
Victor: She's going to meetings, but I'm still very concerned. When she was on that bender, she went over to nicole's room at the salem inn. She swears that kristen dimera answered the door.
Kate: [Exhales emphatically] Well, kristen's dead, so...
Victor: Some people see pink elephants. Maggie sees the devil in a red dress.
Nicole: I already gave sarah and eric my blessing. I just pray that they get together soon so everyone gets off my back.
Sami: Well, for once, we actually agree on something. You are such a heartless slut, and you have chewed and spit out more men than you can count. I'm thrilled that you're gonna end up alone and that eric can finally move on and leave you in his dust. Just like brady did. Oh, yes. I heard all about the way you threw yourself at brady right after your daughter's funeral.
Nicole: That is none of your business.
Sami: Hurts, doesn't it? Knowing brady won't touch you with a ten-foot-pole.
Nicole: [Grunts] You bitch!
Sami: Yeah, you started it, but I'm gonna finish it.
Nicole: Agh!
Sami: What is that?
Nicole: [Grunts, gasps]
[Intense music]
Eric: I fought to be with nicole, but she doesn't want to be with me now for the role I played in holly's death, and that may never change.
Rex: Sarah hated me after I broke her heart. And with eric's help, I was able to win you back. So you know what we gotta do? We gotta help eric win back nicole.
Eric: I'm not sure that's what I want now. Get ready for the insurance-themed experience
Rex: Wha--isn't nicole the love of your life like sarah's the love of mine?
[Somber music]
Eric: Yes.
Sarah: [Clears throat] You know what? You're right. There's no reason to wait. Let's get married. Let's do it right now.
Rex: That'S... [Laughs] Awesome. Sounds great. You know what? I was gonna ask the chaplain to marry us, but it should be the man that brought you and me back together again. It should be you, eric.
Kate: So maggie hallucinated kristen dimera?
Victor: In a bright red dress.
Kate: [Exhales] Really? That sounds like the alcohol talking. And it certainly is calling me. What would you like? A double?
Victor: No, I can'T. I've decided to abstain at home to support maggie.
Kate: Well, what maggie doesn't know won't hurt her.
Victor: As I said yesterday, it's going to be very difficult to give up my cocktails.
Kate: [Laughs] Well, your secret's safe with me.
Victor: I'm more concerned about the secrets that xander and nicole may be keeping.
Kate: Well... actually... I think I know a way to--to ease your mind.
Xander: As much as I like the idea of having the da in my debt, that sounds like the long game and my partner has a rather short fuse.
Ted: Nicole does seem rather unstable, xander.
Xander: She's downright nuts. If I defy her orders to kill you, then there's a good chance I'll be on the business end of a gun myself.
Ted: Nicole doesn't have to know.
Xander: It's not worth the risk. Good-bye, ted.
Ted: You can't do it, can you?
Nicole: It's nothing.
Sami: Well, it's not nothing. It is something, and I'm gonna find out what it--
Nicole: Get off me, sami!
[Both screaming at once]
Brady: What the hell are you doing? What are you doing?
Sami: That crazy bitch is hiding something! You try hard,
Ted: Xander, I don't blame you for not being able to pull the trigger. I have represented many murderers through my career, and the act of killing always haunts them forever.
Xander: Trust me, I won't lose any sleep over this.
Ted: I don't believe that. You have a conscience. I can see this.
Xander: Stop talking.
Ted: Really, xander? A hired gun? A hit man? This is not what you want to do. You want respect.
Xander: I'll have you know that I am a high-ranking executive at titan industries.
Ted: Really? Yet there you are, following orders, xander.
Xander: It wasn't my idea, okay? I... I don't want your blood on my hands, and not because I've gone soft. It happens to work directly against my goal.
Ted: This is about a woman.
Xander: Sarah horton. I've been trying to impress her. And handing that diary over so she could save her cousin's life, that scored me some major points. But then you went and stole that autopsy report. So now I'm stuck down here doing nicole's dirty work instead of up there proving myself to sarah.
Ted: Xander! I made a mistake.
Xander: A big one. Your sticky fingers got us into this mess, and unfortunately for you...
Ted: Come on.
Xander: There's no way out.
Eric: I'm not a priest anymore.
Rex: Yeah, but you told me a lot of your former parishioners asked you to perform their ceremonies, so you got ordained online.
Eric: Yes, but... is this what you want?
Sarah: Um, eric... you and I have gotten so close, and... what I want... what I really want in my heart is... for you to perform the ceremony where I make a lifetime commitment to your brother.
Rex: This is so great. We're gonna have a wedding! Tell you what? We are gonna go get changed and we'll meet you in the chapel.
Ted: Xander, think about sarah. You're a hero in her eyes. Don't ruin it by killing me.
Xander: She'll never know.
Ted: No, but you will. You will, xander. And even if you win her over, you'll always have that secret. Always. You will always know that you're not truly worthy of her. Sarah deserves to be more than just another con job. Doesn't she feel like you want to be a better man for real? Come on, xander.
Xander: She does. You know, I've been with a lot of women, but... sarah's the first one that ever made me want to change my ways.
Ted: Well, I... I completely understand that. That was my only motivation to bring that autopsy report back to nicole-- is to show hope brady that I am worthy of her love.
Xander: Look at us. Two bad boys trying to win the love of a good woman. You know, if this gets out, our reputations will be ruined.
Ted: I won't tell if you won'T.
Xander: Like I said, I'm not going soft... but you do make a compelling case, counselor. So... I've decided to let you live. At least for another day.
Ted: Xander, wait. I bought that necklace for hope. I want you to have it. Give it to sarah. Show her how dedicated you are to becoming a better man.
Xander: Cheers.
Sami: There is something weird on nicole's neck, but she won't let me see it.
Nicole: It's a scar, okay? One of the many horrible reminders of what happened the night I almost died in the fire. And after everything that happened with ej, I would think you would be more sensitive.
Sami: Well, I'm not. So let me see it.
[All shouting at once]
Nicole: I'm not ready to let anyone see my body, okay? You know what? Fine. Sami, if you really need to see it--
Brady: No, no, hold on, hold on. No. It's not necessary.
Sami: The hell it's not.
[All talking at once]
Lucas: Enough. Come on. Let's go.
Sami: Lucas, I don't think we should go.
Brady: Go.
Sami: You are not getting away with this, nicole.
Brady: Well... sami hasn't lost any of her aggressiveness, as you can see. This isn't about some scars, though, is it?
Nicole: No. It was just mostly about eric. I am so tired of having to defend how I feel about him. And just like I told you and everyone else, it's over.
Brady: I know. You told me that, but I... I still think you're gonna change your mind about that in time, nicole. Look, listen. Listen, I wanted to talk to you about something, because this surprised me. Did stefan offer you a job?
Nicole: A good one.
Brady: Okay, well, why would you work at dimera when you could come work for me?
Kate: You know, nicole lives near me now. I can stop by her room, find a way to get in, and take a look around.
Victor: If you could do that, I would be very grateful.
Kate: Hey, anything to support titan's bottom line.
Victor: Ah, well, I'm not so much concerned about the company as I am about my grandson. I think nicole's trying to seduce him.
Kate: Oh, come on. It's very hard to believe he would go anywhere near that again.
Victor: Wouldn't you think? After all the time I've spent warning him about that harpy. It seems that all my warnings have fallen on deaf ears.
Brady: Nicole, don't work for stefan. Okay? The guy's a dirtbag and he's running dimera into the ground.
Nicole: I'm going to help him right the ship.
Brady: [Sighs] I don't want you to waste your talent on him. I want you to work for titan. I could use your skills and your--and your passion.
Nicole: I'm nothing if not passionate. So... if you're willing to work with me... am I wrong to think there's a chance for us to be together again? Once- daily toujeo helps you control your blood sugar.
Brady: You know--you know I can't do this, right?
Nicole: Why not? Why? You obviously still feel our connection.
Brady: Look at me. You're grieving. And you're just trying to find something safe and familiar right now.
Nicole: Brady, almost dying changed me. My needs. My desires. I want to start over... with you.
Brady: Even--no. Even if that was true, I'm not... I'm not gonna hurt eric again. The man loves you. And I don't think you're gonna realize it for a long time, nicole, but you do love him too. And I can't--I'm not-- I can't get in the way of that.
Nicole: I understand. And I... I guess you've given me a reason to turn down your offer. And you're right. I mean, working side by side every day... it could be hurtful to eric.
Brady: So you're gonna sticl with dimera.
Nicole: I'm afraid so. But, brady... you are still the one and only person in this town that I trust.
Brady: Well, then maybe you could share with me you're good news.
Nicole: [Laughs nervously] What do you mean?
Brady: What do I mean? I ran into hope earlier, in the... salem inn--actually, in the hallway outside of your room, and she was looking for ted laurent, and apparently, ted had some good news for you?
Nicole: Oh, well, I'm-- as I told hope, I mean, I have no idea what ted wanted. I guess we'll just have to wait and--and see. Well, you know, I'm not really feeling so good since I-- my run-in with sami. I'm gonna...I'm gonna go.
Brady: Hold on, hold on. I'll let you go--I'll let you go in just--it's really strange because when I ran into hope, she was calling ted and she swore that she heard a phone ringing inside of your room. She tried--she tried his number again and didn't hear anything, but I think she's wondering about it. It's-- what's going on?
Nicole: [Laughing] Brady. That was probably my phone. I mean, I left it in my room by mistake.
Brady: Yeah. I figured it was probably A... coincidence. You know.
Nicole: Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go lie down.
[Mysterious music]
Sami: How dare she treat eric like that? I mean, he was willing to die for her.
Lucas: She just lost a child. Cut her some slack?
Sami: I tried, lucas. I really did try. Nicole was ice cold.
Lucas: She's in pain. That's how people react.
Sami: I have been going toe to toe with nicole walker for half of my life, and eric's right. There's something different about that woman. I mean, I can't put my finger on it, but she is hiding something, and it is more than just that stupid scar.
Kate: [Scoffs] Out of power.
Xander: [Exhales] I can't wait to see this around sarah's beautiful neck.
[Sinister music] So there you are with your depression
[Pensive music]
Ted: Before we go in, I'd like to give you something. Now that your divorce is almost final, maybe you could accept my gift. Nice move, monsieur laurent. You got xander to take that necklace. Now... I have to pray that somehow hope will see it, come rescue me before it's too late.
Xander: You really shouldn't sneak up on people like that.
Hope: Why is that? You up to no good, xander?
Xander: Me? Never. But you know, this town-- chock-full of criminals. Naughty people everywhere.
[Stirring music]
Victor: I was right about nicole walker... she's slept with everyone else. Now she's sleeping with the
Brady: If you're talking about her new job at dimera, I know all about it. She's not a threat.
Victor: Oh, wake up, brady. You should have learned by now that that woman is always a threat.
Kate: Come on. Come on, nicole. Give me something.
[Intriguing music] Well, well, well. This was definitely something that you didn't want people to see. So you do have a secret.
[Chuckles]
[Building music]
Sami: I just wish I knew what nicole was hiding.
Lucas: It's not healthy for you. Just forget about it, okay? We need to say good-bye to will anyway.
Sami: Hey, how am I supposed to just forget about nicole walker and what she is doing?
Lucas: When you came back to salem, you thought this was the last time you were gonna see will, right? And what happened? A miracle happened, so count your blessings, okay? He's gonna be fine.
Sami: You're right. Of course you're right. I should just go back to europe, back to ej, and be happy with will being healthy, but... I hope I can just move on with my life. I hope eric does the same thing, you know? He deserves it. Maybe he can find his happily ever after with someone else.
Lucas: There you go.
Eric: I can't believe this is happening. How can I marry rex and sarah? You look beautiful.
Sarah: Thanks. [Laughs] I didn't really have much time to put myself together. Rex's idea to do this right away kind of took me by surprise. Um... earlier, you said that you had to tell me something. What was it?
Rex: All right, brother. Do your thing. Make sarah and i husband and wife.
[Lock clicks]
Nicole: [Sighs]
[Intense music]","Kate went to see Victor about what happened to Caroline. Xander was prepared to kill Ted. Hope showed up at the Inn and called Ted. She heard his phone ring in ""Nicole's"" room. Brady snuck up on her and scared her. Xander let Ted know why Ted had to die. Ted didn't understand why Nicole wanted her child dead. Sami ran into Kristen at the town square. Sami tried to plead Eric's case, but she wasn't hearing it. Sami apologized to her, but she didn't want to hear it. She wanted Sami out of her face. Rex told Eric that he and Sarah were getting married. Kristen told Sami that she wouldn't forgive Eric for what happened to Holly. Sami didn't think it was fair that she felt that way. Kristen mocked what Eric said to her. Sami couldn't understand why she was saying what she said. Kristen told her that she didn't want him anymore. Sami was shocked by what Kristen was saying. Sami was glad that Eric was finally going to be free of her. She was thankful that Eric moved on from her. Kristen assumed that he would move on with Sarah. Rex told Eric why he and Sarah were getting married. Eric wondered why they were rushing it. Rex expressed how he felt about Sarah. Victor thanked Kate for what she told him about Caroline. He knew that she wanted something else. Hope explained to Brady what happened to Ted. Hope let Brady know that her gut told her that his phone was in Kristen's place. Xander let Ted know that he had business to finish. Ted grabbed for his pocket, but Xander put the gun on him. Brady suggested that Hope call Ted's phone again. She did, but the phone didn't ring. They realized they were wrong and left. Ted wanted to show Xander the necklace he bought for Hope. Xander didn't want the necklace. He offered him his services since Eve wanted him to be the DA again.",summ_screen
"Hope: Hi.
Marlena: Oh, hi.
Hope: Is it a bad time?
Marlena: No, no, no, no, not at all. I'm on a break. Oh, uh, we got your rsvp to the wedding. I'm so glad you're coming.
Hope: Yeah, of course. I'm sure it'll be a beautiful day.
[Soft dramatic music]
Marlena: I know things have been strained between us ever since benes--
Hope: And I'm sorry to say that unfortunately they will continue to be strained unless you retract your assessment that ben's mentally fit.
Marlena: Hope, you have--
Hope: Marlena, I know what you're thinking. If there were enough evidence to lock ben up for trying to kill my daughter, he'd already be behind bars.
Marlena: I know you're worried.
Hope: Then help me! Please, help me. Call shady hills. Send that bastard, that psychopath back to where he belongs. Marlena, please. One call... before something truly terrible happens. Please.
Tripp: You're ben weston.
Ben: I am. You must be tripp.
Tripp: Uh-huh.
Ben: Ciara, I just wanted--
Ciara: Ben, what the hell? Why are you here again?
[Tense music]
Chad: I did talk to kate, you know, but obviously she has her, uh, kind of, you know-- you know how she feels about abigail, so it's-- really doesn't work out. So it's nice to be able to talk to you, 'cause at least with you, I know how you feel about it.
Gabi: Yeah. I mean, I'm--I'm friends with both of you, so... you don't have to worry. I just want you to know that if you ever need me, you know, I'm--I'm here for you.
Chad: I appreciate that.
Gabi: Hey.
Chad: I mean--
Gabi: Just, you know, we go way back, right?
Chad: Yeah, we do, yeah. And that's why it means a lot to me.
Stefan: Abigail, what--
Abigail: I don't want to talk to you.
Stefan: We have to talk about the baby.
Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the ""days of our lives.""
[Soft orchestration]
[Soft music]
[Tv clicks on]
[Knock at door]
[Tv clicks off]
Eli: [Sighs] Hey. Lani, are you okay?
Lani: I got something in the mail today... from the state. A few copies, actually. And I-I wasn't sure if you would want one. I'm sorry. This is...really hard.
Eli: What is it?
Chad: We've been through a lot over the years.
Gabi: Yeah, it's all in the past. Nothing to worry about.
Chad: That's what I mean. You know, after everything we've--we've been through, you know, we're able to-- to let it go--you're able to let it all go, and that just speaks to what an amazing person you are, so...
Gabi: I'm always here for you. You know that.
Chad: I know.
Jj: What the hell is this?
Abigail: There's nothing to talk about. You got your wish. I'm having the baby.
Stefan: I got my wish? Meaning what? You regret the decision, that you only made it to appease me?
Abigail: I don't do anything to appease you. I'm gonna have this baby because it's a life and it deserves to be loved. And quite frankly, I'm ashamed that I ever even considered ending the pregnancy.
Stefan: I'm glad I was there. But okay, so now that you've made that decision, what's next?
Abigail: Well, I'm gonna have the baby, and chad and i are gonna raise it together.
Stefan: So he's, uh-- he's adjusting to all this, then?
Abigail: He's having a difficult time, as anyone would. But I mean, we love each other, and we love thomas, and he's adjusting, so... [Sighs] And I'm--I'm sure that once the baby's born, he's going to be a very nurturing, loving father.
Stefan: Father, huh?
Abigail: Mm-hmm.
Stefan: Well, now that, uh, you and chad have all this worked out and it seems he's taking the high road, I would think you'd have some peace of mind right now.
Abigail: Yeah, I do.
Stefan: Then why were you so upset when I came in just now?
Abigail: Not your concern.
Stefan: But you're okay? The baby's okay?
Abigail: Yup, we're fine. Everything's normal.
Stefan: So in a few weeks, uh, you'll be having an ultrasound. I was hoping to be there.
Abigail: Absolutely not.
Marlena: Has something else happened with ben?
Hope: I warned him to stay away from ciara. Yesterday he showed up at her loft.
Marlena: To check on her?
Hope: He's playing her. Marlena, he is totally manipulating her. There's no doubt in my mind that he set that fire that almost killed her!
Marlena: And there's no doubt in my mind. Ben did not set that fire.
Tripp: You need to leave.
Ben: I just want to talk to ciara.
Tripp: No, she doesn't--
Ben: Ciara, listen to me.
Tripp: No, look, you need to go.
Ben: It's important.
Tripp: How the hell could anything you say be important, hmm? You're a low- life murderer. And but for the grace of god, you would have added ciara to your list of victims, you son of a bitch.
Ben: Ciara... I get why you didn't believe me. I wasn't completely sure myself either because I was off my meds. I didn't remember everything that happened. But now I am 100% sure that I do, and I know that I didn't set that fire.
Tripp: Damn it, just go away!
Ciara: Wait! Let him finish.
Ben: Thank you.
Lani: I didn't know if you would want a copy. I thought about just filing it away.
Eli: No. I want it. Thanks.
Lani: I thought I would get a birth certificate too. But since david didn't take a breath... it's like he was never born, like I never went through labor, like I never held him in my arms.
Eli: Lani...
Lani: No. I'm okay. I'm okay. I've been doing pretty good, actually. But then something comes up. My calendar app reminds me that today's the day I'm supposed to take my maternity leave, or I get an email from the hospital inviting me to come see the hospital nursery. I hate this. And I hate feeling sorry for myself. And I don't even feel sorry for myself. I feel sorry for david. I feel sorry that our son didn't get a chance to live his life. He didn't get a chance to leave a mark on the world.
Eli: Lani, that's not true. Look at me. David did leave a mark-- on us. We'll never forget him.
Jj: What the hell, man?
Gabi: It's not what it looks like, jj.
Jj: No?
Chad: We were just talking.
Gabi: Yeah, uh, chad's had a rough time lately, so I was just being a friend.
Chad: [Stammering] You know that nothing's gonna happen. You know how I feel about your sister, all right? I just needed somebody to talk to besides her because with everything going on with stefan, I haven't been handling it well, honestly.
Jj: I'm sorry. Look, I, uh-- I know what you're going through, and I, of all people, should understand, so, uh, I'm sorry.
Chad: No, it's fine. I-I-I totally get it. I do.
Jj: Yeah, you know, and I'm really worried about her. After everything that she's been through, the last thing she needs is stefan trying to get back into her life.
Stefan: So hearing the baby's heartbeat and seeing the sonogram, you'd rather go through that alone?
Abigail: I won't be alone.
Stefan: Chad. So he's--he's gonna go to all your doctor's appointments?
Abigail: It's not really your business, but if you want to make things easier for me, you will just stay away.
Stefan: You can't cut me out of my child's life, abigail.
Abigail: No, but I can cut you out of mine. And I will.
[Soft music]
Lani: I'm sorry for being all emotional. I guess my hormones are all over the place still.
Eli: Don't apologize. Lani, I get emotional about it too. You know... I didn't realize how much it meant to me, knowing that you and I had made a baby together, a new life. I mean...it changed me-- for the better, I think. I hope. I don't know. I'm just thinking of myself as a new dad, and... when it was suddenly over, I realized that it wasn't just about that, about being a dad. It was also about... having a baby with you. Come here.
[Smooches]
[Cell phone beeps]
Chad: Um... I have an appointment I have to get to. Gabi, thank you.
Gabi: Of course.
Chad: Jj.
Jj: Take care.
Gabi: What?
Jj: I know how much you used to care about chad. And, uh, the guy's obviously a mess right now.
Gabi: And, what, you think I'm trying to take advantage of that, the fact that your sister's having a baby with stefan, to, what, get together with chad?
Jj: No. No, no, of course not. I just-- I don't want to see you get hurt again. I know that you and chad were building a life when abigail came back, and you did an amazing, generous thing. You stepped aside so they could be together.
Gabi: That's me, miss noble.
Jj: You can joke if--if you want, but I know how hard that was for you. And it didn't stop there. You and eli broke up, and then you went to jail for a crime you didn't even commit.
Gabi: The hits just kept on coming.
Jj: I'm just trying to say that... I-I know how much you've been suffering, and I just-- I hope things get easier for you.
Gabi: Thank you, jj. Thank you.
Jj: Hey, but no matter what, you still got that beautiful little girl of yours. Are things getting any better with that?
Gabi: No, unfortunately they're not. And before you ask if I've already gotten a second opinion on my condition, I haven'T. I don't know if I'll be able to have any more kids. I mean, I don't even know why I'm thinking about a silly little thing like this. I don't even have a boyfriend, or I'm not looking for love or anything like that.
Jj: You know, gabi, um, there are a few things that, uh--that this past year has taught me, and you've been a big part of that, by the way. One thing is, um... being cynical-- like everything's a lost cause anyway, so why even try-- well, um, that just makes everything so much worse. And also, that if you're determined to be grateful for what you have and you appreciate the people in your life who love you and you show them love too, if you believe in yourself... look, I, uh--I know I'm either oversimplifying this or being downright corny, but I-I really believe that if-- if you work on yourself in that way, the way I did--with help and support from friends-- things will get better, gabi.
Gabi: You're right. Yeah, you're right. I know they will. They have to.
Tripp: Why would you want to hear him out? He's just gonna tell you all the same lies.
Ciara: If I don't, he'll just come back again, okay? I might as well get it out of the way. So...why are you so sure you didn't set that fire?
Ben: Because... dr. Evans, she hypnotized me.
Tripp: [Scoffs]
Ben: Something funny? I remember every moment of that night, and I know for sure now that I did not set that fire. I didn't do it.
Tripp: Okay, so if you didn't, who did?
Ben: I don't know, tripp. I wasn't there. For all I know, it could have been an accident. But I also know that it wasn't my fault. That's why I'm here. You believe me, don't you?
Marlena: Hope, I should tell you that... I've had ben in therapy. He was under hypnosis. And he's given me permission to talk about it. So when he was under, he remembered what happened that night in clear details. He had hiked to the pharmacy. When he came back, the cabin was in flames.
Hope: And, um... when you woke him up and brought him out of it, did he remember what he'd said?
Marlena: Look, I-I know that you don't have a lot of hope here. But I do. And it's my belief that with medication and with psychotherapy, ben can lead a very productive life. That's my professional opinion. It's not going to change. I'm sorry.
Hope: I am too.
[Dramatic music]
Marlena: Oh! Hi, chad.
Chad: Hey, how are you? Uh, sorry. The door was open.
Marlena: No, uh, please, come in. I, uh--I saw that you were on my calendar, but I-I didn't expect you and abigail until next week.
Chad: Yeah, we aren'T. I, um--I was hoping to, uh-- to talk to you first.
Marlena: Sure. About what?
Chad: Well, it's just that, uh... yeah, I promised her that i would, um--I would do my best to be accepting of her having the child, and, um... I don't-- I don't--I don't-- I don't think I can.
Stefan: So for the next nine months, you plan to shut me out entirely?
Abigail: Oh, it's more like six, but yeah.
Stefan: [Scoffs] So do I not even get to know the--the sex of the baby or--or any say in picking out the name, anything like that?
Abigail: Until this baby is actually born, you're not gonna be coming to doctor's appointments with me. You're not gonna see sonograms. You're not gonna hear heartbeats. You're not gonna be touching my belly. You're not gonna know the sex. You're not gonna be picking out-- what are you smiling about?
Stefan: You sound like gabby.
[Grunts]
Ben: You can ask dr. Evans. She'll tell you what I said.
Tripp: No, no, no, no, she doesn't have to ask anyone anything, okay? Ciara doesn't have to believe a single word you say. So stop pressuring her. Stop coming here. And if I ever see your face around here again, I'm calling the police.
Ben: Ah. Did I interrupt something?
Tripp: Yeah. As a matter of fact, you did.
Ben: Ciara, are you sure you want to do this? You remember what this jerk did, how bad he hurt you when he hopped in the sack with your buddy claire.
Tripp: You told him about that?
Hope: Marlena wouldn't even consider calling shady hills. [Sighs] We're just gonna have to rely on our own methods to convict ben. Right?
Rafe: We've been working double shifts. We've been doing everything that we possibly can to try and link weston to the fire.
Hope: And?
Rafe: And I've run down every lead. I've-- I looked at every damn piece of evidence 100 times, hope. I hit a dead end.
Hope: No. No, you don't mean that.
Rafe: Well, I-- those are just the facts, okay? As much as I hate to say it, it might be time to just close up the investigation.
Abigail: When are you gonna get it through your head, hmm? Gabby's gone. She's not coming back.
Stefan: She lives on in this baby.
Abigail: Oh, the hell she does.
Stefan: And it's obvious she lives on in you.
Abigail: I-- do you not understand that I've been cured, that I've been integrated and all of that?
Stefan: Yes, I know. Which means gabby and the rest of your alters are part of you now. Isn't that what your doctors said? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
Abigail: I would really appreciate if you didn't make this more difficult for me than it already is.
Stefan: I know you think I took advantage of you--
Abigail: You did.
Stefan: So... I will respect your boundaries and take a step back. And if chad, for whatever reason, can't be there for you the way you need him to be... I will be, always.
Chad: So my--my question is, am I being selfish because of the way I feel? I mean, am I--am I--am I-- am I making this all about-- about me, you know? I mean, she's the one that has to-- she's the one that has to have the baby. She's the one that's pregnant. She's been to hell and back with her illness. And--and here I am, feeling sorry for--for myself. I don't want to feel that way. But I don't know--I don't know how to get past it either.
Marlena: The way you get past it is to talk about how you feel about it. That's what you're doing now. I mean, there--there are-- there are other things you could try, coming at it from a different point of view, perhaps. I could help you with that if you like. Okay, well... you seem reluctant to do that.
Chad: There's something I need to know. Abby was gonna-- abby was gonna get an abortion. She went to the clinic, uh, but she couldn't go through with it. Because this baby is a part of gabby. And now that she's integrated, gabby's a part of her, and she has to accept that. And because she has to accept that, she has to accept gabby's choices.
Marlena: And one of those choices was to... go to bed with stefan.
Chad: Gabby loved stefan. So if... if they're--they're one and gabby loved stefan, then does that mean that-- does that mean my wife loves stefan?
Marlena: Hmm. Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Hope: I know it hasn't been easy to find evidence against ben. But... I'm sorry. This-- it just isn't like you to give up.
Rafe: Give up?
Hope: Yeah, give up.
Rafe: I'm not-- I'm not giving up. What I'm saying is, we haven't found anything. The department is expending a lot of manpower to keep this case open, which really-- I mean, ultimately it just resulted in property damage, hope.
Hope: You didn't just say that. Only property damage? My daughter could have died. Have you forgotten that?
Rafe: No, of course I haven't forgotten that. I know, and I'm sorry, and I wish that we had different results, but... okay, you know what? You're the commish. You want to keep the case open, that's what we do. Okay?
Hope: I'm-- I-I need time to think about it.
Rafe: All right. Well, there is a silver lining.
Hope: Yeah? Glass half full? Really? What's that?
Rafe: Well, if we close the case, ben doesn't have to stay in town. In fact, we can encourage him to leave. I can help him.
Hope: Oh, my god. Seriously?
Rafe: Yeah.
Hope: What? You know damn well that he is not going anywhere, not as long as ciara's here in salem. Rafe, he's obsessed with her, just like he was with abigail.
Rafe: I'm sorry, all right? I'm sorry. You want to take a walk, get some fresh air, hmm?
Hope: Um, I can'T. I-I'm busy. I have so much work.
Rafe: Okay. Maybe dinner tonight?
Hope: Thai? Dessert first?
Rafe: I love the way you think.
[Soft music]
Ciara: When I called you guys on the burner phone, ben overheard me.
Ben: You know, thanks to you and your little buddy claire, ciara didn't even want to go home.
Tripp: [Sighs] I can't believe he knows about this.
Ben: Can't believe it? Why not? Of course I know about this. We spent day and night together. Couldn't help overhearing how sad she was because of you.
Tripp: [Laughs] Oh, man, now, this is for the books, I swear. You giving me crap about hurting ciara's feelings whenever you've actually murdered people? I mean, am I seriously getting the overprotective dad lecture from a serial killer?
[Cell phone beeps]
[Dramatic music]
Ben: I got to go. Ciara, listen to me. I'm on your side, okay? Don't do anything you're gonna regret.
Ciara: You're angry. I'm--I'm really sorry.
Tripp: I'll get over it. You were upset, and you needed to vent or whatever, and he was--and he was there. Just--just do me a favor, okay, and just tell me you don't believe that lying bastard.
Lani: What are you doing?
Eli: Trying to make you feel better.
Lani: What, like you did on christmas eve?
Eli: Lani, you showed up at my doorstep that--that night.
Lani: So I'm to blame for what happened?
Eli: No, I didn't say you were to blame. But I mean, if you wouldn't have assumed that jj and gabi were sleeping together...
Lani: Then what? What? That you and gabi would still be together? Is that what you were gonna say?
Eli: What--
Lani: Let me give you a pro tip. Don't go around trying to make other women feel better, especially ones you work with.
Eli: What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Lani: It means that if you're not careful, you might just get brought up on harassment charges.
Eli: Seriously?
Lani: Do I look like I'm kidding?
Eli: Yeah, well, it may be tricky trying to accuse me of harassment when we've already had sex.
Lani: And that was the worst mistake of my life.
Chad: Every time I see her, I-I... I just think about that-- that night that I walked in on them together. [Clears throat] And I--and I wish I... hmm.
Marlena: What do you wish?
Chad: I wish that I could stop thinking that those feelings were real.
Marlena: Oh. Have you considered the possibility that even if this were your child, I mean, you walking in on the two of them still would have happened?
Chad: Yeah, but if it was my child, he wouldn't be in our lives.
Marlena: This is your brother. He's the--he's the ceo of a rival company. This baby isn't just stefan'S. It's abigail's as well. And she didn't betray you. She didn't fall out of love with you. She had an illness that made her do something that she deeply regrets. And now she's trying to open her heart to this baby. Could you think about trying that? Would you think about trying to open your heart to the baby, as abigail's done?
Abigail: It's quite an act, pretending to take the high road.
Stefan: It's not an act.
Abigail: Please. You can tell me that you're backing off all you want, but I know that you just want chad and I to be miserable. That's why you came after me in the first place, huh? You just wanted to ruin chad's life? What are you looking at?
Stefan: You're showing.
Abigail: Oh, god.
Stefan: What--what is it? What's wrong? What's wrong?
[Tense music] The day after chemo shouldn't mean going back to
Lani: Oh, my god. Eli, I am so sorry. I didn't mean that. Us sleeping together may have been a mistake, but... our son wasn'T.
[Somber music]
Eli: I'm sorry I kissed you. It was a mistake. I was just trying to comfort you--and myself. It's--it's not an excuse, just a reason.
Lani: It's been a long day. Maybe we both should just get some rest.
Eli: Yeah. Take care.
Gabi: How are things going with you?
Jj: Oh, I can't complain. I'm happy to be back on the job.
Gabi: [Chuckles] I bet. You are at your best when you're helping other people.
Jj: Yeah. I don't know about that.
Gabi: I do. You're a great person, jj. You know, I don't even know what you're doing being friends with me.
Jj: What? What are you talking about? You're crazy. Why--why--why do you keep saying stuff like that?
Gabi: No, I mean, I am such a screwup. You know I am. Just, I've made so many mistakes in my life.
Jj: Well, guess what. Everybody does. Doesn't mean you're not a good person. And if you're--if you're ever needing somebody to remind you of that, give me a call.
Gabi: Mm.
Marlena: Chad... you're a very loving man. You're a great dad to your son. And I think when you bring this baby home from the hospital... it won't feel like somebody else's child. I think your paternal instincts will kick in. It doesn't mean it won't be without its problems. And it might not even be easy for a while. But I think you've got this. I think you're gonna be a wonderful father to him.
[Dramatic music]
Abigail: No, I'm fine. I'm fine.
Stefan: Are you sure? It looked like you were in pain.
Abigail: Yeah, no, I'm not. The baby just--it kicked. Oh, ow! It kicked again.
Stefan: Can I--
Abigail: No, no, no. Please don'T. Any object. Any surface.
Tripp: Look, you were right. I shouldn't have answered the door.
Ciara: There was no way you could have known it was ben.
Tripp: Still kind of a buzzkill, though.
Ciara: Yeah.
Tripp: Look... I-I totally understand if you don't want to or anything like that. You know, any chance that we could maybe pick up where we left off?
[Knocking]
Ben: You summoned me?
Hope: I did.
Ben: Here I am. What can I do for you now?
Hope: Follow me.
[Dramatic music]
[Crowd cheering on tv]
[Tv clicks off]
Jj: Lani. Are you o-okay?
Lani: [Crying] No.
Jj: Come here. Come here.
Lani: [Crying]
Gabi: Dear god, jj thinks that I'm a good person, but... I mean, we both know that he's wrong. I just--I thought that revenge was gonna make me feel better, but it's made me feel worse. I mean, maybe I should just tell the truth, right?
Rafe: Tell the truth about what?
Stefan: I'm sorry. I'm not--I'm not trying to upset you. I told you I would back off. But... can I please, abigail? Please?","Gabi was comforting Chad when JJ saw them together. He wanted to know what they were doing. Stefan went to see Abby. They talked about the baby. He wanted to be there for the baby. She didn't want him in her life. Hope talked to Marlena about Ben. Marlena assured her that Ben didn't start the fire. Ben went to see Ciara. Tripp wanted him to leave, but he told Ciara he didn't start the fire. Tripp wanted him to leave, but Ciara wanted to hear what he had to say. Eli and Lani had the death certificate for David. They were upset about it. They ended up kissing. Chad had to leave so JJ and Gabi talked about her situation. JJ assured Gabi that things would get better for her. Ben told Ciara that Marlena hypnotized him so that's how he knew he didn't set the fire. Marlena told Hope that with therapy Ben could lead a normal life. She wasn't going to change her mind. Hope left her office. Chad went to see Marlena. He told her that he didn't think he could accept Abby's baby. Abby wanted Stefan to stay away from her until the baby is born. He thought she sounded like Gabby and she slapped him.",summ_screen
"Will: [exhales, sniffles]
[Somber, emotional music]
[sniffles]
Marlena: I was so honored to be asked to officiate here today. It isn't often that we get to be part of such a completely joyous occasion. This wedding in particular holds a unique place in our lives... and a very, very special place in my heart.
[Soft, emotional music]
Abe: Do you, marlena, take john to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, forsaking all others... for as long as you both shall live?
Marlena: I--
Woman: Don't! [Running footsteps] No...no, you can't! You can't!
[Commotion]
Marlena: Sami!
Sami: No...you can'T. Mom, you can't marry him.
Marlena: What's going on? What is the matter with you?
Sami: [Breathing hard, crying] You have to listen. Please listen. You have to listen--you have to listen to me.
John: What kind of stunt is this?
Marlena: What are you talking about?
Sami: You can't--
[Panting]
Will: What are you doing here?
Sonny: I was just going to get my car. Are you all right? Are you crying?
Will: No. I'm fine.
[Sniffles]
Sonny: That's clearly not true, will. I mean, what are you doing here? Why aren't you at the wedding?
Will: Just needed some... I just needed some air.
Sonny: Well, I-it's an outdoor wedding--
Will: Yeah, I know. I needed some, um... well, I'm dehydrated or... I feel weird or something--
Sonny: Okay.
Will: That's all. [Stammers] I'm gonna get some water.
Sonny: Okay. But I'm gonna go with you.
[Sami grunts]
Marlena: Sami! Sami, what are you doing here? Y-you said you couldn't make it.
Sami: I had to stop you.
Marlena: What is this? Are you drunk?
Sami: Y-you ca--you can'T... get married.
Marlena: Oh, that's--this is old. It's old. You can't have a problem with john after all these years.
Sami: No--no, no! No, it's not--it's not-- no, abe, y-you can'T...you can't pronounce them...[Gasping] Husband and wife, or sh--or she's gonna die.
[Dark, off-key notes]
Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the ""days of our lives.""
[Soft orchestration]
Marlena: Sami. Sami! You're not making any sense.
Sami: She thought she outsmarted me, but I figured out her plan!
John: What--whose plan?
Sami: And...and...she thought she tied me up and that she could stop me, but she didn'T. I got away!
Eric: Sami, sami, I want you to calm down.
Sami: No--what? What? No! [Panting] No, y-you have to go. She's here! She's here somewhere! You have to...go mom!
Marlena: Sami, please--
Sami: She's gonna kill you!
John: Sami, who are you talking about?
Eric: Everything's gonna be okay. Why don't you and I--we're gonna get outta here, all right?
Sami: No! What? Do you think I'm drunk? I'm not drunk! I'm not crazy, I'm not drunk, eric. She drugged me!
Kayla: Sami, sami, sami, why don't you let valerie and me take you to the E.R., Okay?
Sami: What? No, no! I can't go, 'cause I have to stop her. She's here, and I have to stop her before she...does something. [Overlapping comments] She's gonna...do something to you.
John: All right, no, you're right, you're right. I believe you. Now just tell me: Who exactly are you talking about?
Sami: John, john, john, she's here! She is here!
John: Who is she? What is--
Sami: She's here somewhere!
[Overlapping voices]
Marlena: Stop it!
Eric: Sami, stop--
Sami: Take her out of here, john!
[Overlapping voices, commotion] [Sami muttering] Oh, god!
Marlena: Sami, please!
Sami: She's here!
Eric: Sami--
[Overlapping shouting]
Sami: She's gonna get away. Oh! Oh, it's you! I told you you are not gonna get away with this!
[""Susan"" shrieking]
Eric: Sami!
""Susan"": Get away with what? Dr. Evans, your daughter--I know I shouldn't say this, but your daughter's out of her mind!
Sami: What?!
[Overlapping shouting, commotion]
""Susan"": Dr. Evans!
Sonny: Feeling better? You need me to...take you to the hospital or anything?
Will: No. I'm fine. Um... why don't--you know, you--you should probably go back, 'cause I'm gonna--I'm--I'll be fine.
Sonny: Will.
Will: What?
Sonny: I know you don't remember us being together... but I do. And when something is really bothering you, you keep looking away... like you're doing right now. And when I knew something was really bothering you, I would not back down until I figured out what it was. One way or the other. Hey...why don't you save us both a lot of time and just tell me... what happened?
Will: [Sniffles] I remembered our wedding.
Sonny: [Exhales] Wow.
Will: Yeah. Wow.
Sonny: Just now? [Sniffles] You...were at the-- at the wedding, and--and it triggered something?
Will: Yeah. I was looking at my grandmother...and... she looked so happy. Just as happy as she was that day.
Sonny: The day she married us.
[Both laugh]
[Soft, stirring music]
Will: Oh, I got--I gotta go. I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I'm worrying you.
Sonny: No, no, will, no, please, please, don't--don't go, okay? You have to tell me everything you remembered--all of it!
Will: I can'T. I can'T. I can't right now. I can'T.
Sonny: No, this is--hey, will, this is what I've been waiting for! This is what we've been waiting for.
Will: I know, look, sonny, i can'T. I can't right now. Can we talk about it later?
Sonny: No! What if you lose it? You have to stay with it, because I--
Will: No--[Stammering] I'm not gonna lose it, but I'm telling you I can'T. This is not the right ti--
Sonny: No, this matters! This matters, you--okay? I'm sorry...but it matters.
Will: I-I know it matters. But I just left my grandma's wedding. She's gonna be wondering where i am, you know?
Sonny: You mean paul. Paul's gonna be wondering where you are.
Will: Yeah. Paul too.
Sonny: Okay, okay. So it's bad timing...okay? But think about it. Why did you remember right now? Why did it freak you out so much that you had to leave?
Will: I don't know.
Sonny: Why are you scared to talk to me about this?
Will: I don't know.
Sonny: Why are you scared to tell me what you remembered?
Will: I-I-because it's-- it'S...sonny, it's still, it's-- it's fragments, that's all. That's all it is. It's fragments.
Sonny: You know what I think? I think you remembered what happened, but not only that... you remember what you felt... about me.
[Intense emotional music]
[Susan shrieking]
Marlena: Everybody, please, please calm down.
Susan: Calm?! Calm! She's trying to kill me!
Sami: I'm trying to stop you! Get her out!
Eric: Sami, it's me! I want you to let go of susan. Nothing's gonna happen to mom. You're ruining the wedding!
Sami: Ruining? You're trying to kill the bride, and I won't let you!
Susan: No, I'm here to make amends! [Screaming] I was invited!
Marlena: Sami, it's true. She was invited. I invited her. I spoke to her doctors. She's okay now. It isn't the same susan that you know.
Sami: But she's not susan at all!
Will: [Sighs] Okay. O-okay. I'll tell you. But--but--but... but if you're asking how I--how I feel--I feel lucky. Because I love paul, and paul loves me.
Sonny: Okay...I know. A-and I might be--I might be treating you a little unfair right now, okay, but what happened to you wasn't fair. You were robbed of your own past, and that is different than running from your past, will. And that's what you're doing right now. I mean, does loving paul depend o-on forgetting about me?
Will: Bastard.
Sonny: Only when--only when i have to be.
Will: Okay. Okay. Like I told you, I-I was looking at marlena, a woman who I met very recently. But then...all of a sudden, i was looking at my grandmother who... who I've known my whole life, and who I've loved and who's loved me since I was a baby. And yeah, her at our wedding... and I felt the love. I felt her love and all the people who were there, I felt... their love.
Sonny: And?
Will: And... and you.
Sonny: [Laughs, sobs]
Will: I-I felt your love... a-and I felt my love for you.
Sonny: Ohh... what? Just tell me. Did you--did you remember... that you didn't think you could find any kind of love... let alone the love you found with me?
Will: E.M. Forster once described love as two imperfect souls coming together to create something close to perfection. I feel like that every day. And I'm pretty sure I carry most of the imperfection in this equation.
Sonny: Not true.
Will: I respect you, I admire you, and I adore you. And most of all, I love you, sonny. I, jackson, take you, will...
Will: To be my lawfully wedded husband.
Sonny: I promise to love and honor you through good times and bad...
Will: Through sickness and health...
Sonny: For richer or poorer...
Will: As long as we both shall live.
Sonny: As I give you this ring...
Will: So I give you my heart.
Marlena: May the love you share be a bond... that brings you strength, comfort, and joy all the days of your lives. It is my pleasure to pronounce that jackson steven kiriakis and william robert horton are husbands for life.
Will: Husbands for life.
Sonny: [Emotionally] Yes. You remembered. Ohh! So y-you remember what happened after that, then, right?
[Soft music]
[Sami and susan screaming]
""Susan"": I'm susan! I'm susan! The one that brought your son back from the brink of death! Huh? Sami, I-I'm sorry if you don't like the sight of me. I know what it's like to not be in your right mind--I do.
Sami: No, mom, you can't believe her--she's crazy!
""Susan"": You're the one who's crazy. You are! You sicced a serial killer on your own son. No one's gonna believe a word outta your lying mouth!
Sami: I'll show them--
John: Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Steve: Whoa!
[Overlapping shouting, commotion]
[Escalating voices, yelling]
[Whack]
[Crowd gasps]
Brady: Sami!
John: Whoa!
[Suspenseful music]
Marlena: Oh! Oh!
John: Oh, my god.
[Suspenseful music]
Marlena: Kristen!
Kristen: Yes, that's right, ladies and gentlemen. Kristen dimera is back.
[Dark, suspenseful music] Got directions to the nightclub here.
Kristen: Yes, I am back...
[All gasping, exclaiming]
John: Hey, hey, hey.
Kristen: [Chuckles] Wow! [Chuckling] I just, see, I thought to myself... ""a wedding. What do I bring, hmm?"" Something borrowed, something lethal? And I realized that you might not welcome me in my true persona, and I remember how salem's graying secret agent men are always ready to spring into action, so I brought this to level the playing field.
Eric: Kristen.
Kristen: Eric. Wow, long time no see.
Eric: Listen, let me get her out of here.
Kristen: Oh, no, that's not gonna work for me.
Eric: She needs a doctor!
Kristen: She's just on some drugs--she'll bounce right back. Just like you did, remember? Jennifer... ya love his birthmark, or what?
Sami: [Whimpering]
Belle: Can you get to the phones?
Shawn: No. Kristen--or susan or whatever her name is--she took them out. I saw her.
Kristen: Excuse me. If you have something to say, we say it to the whole group! My guess is you were talking about the basket of phones. Yeah, I overheard the kid tell shawn and abe that marlena--she wanted everyone to give up their phones. I couldn't believe my ears! She didn't want to have her ceremony interrupted, and i didn't want anyone calling for backup. That is so great. We both got what we wanted! [Sighs] Isn't it nice? It's nice, isn't it? Talking to old friends, no one sneaking a peek at their screens and no one saying, ""oh, I'm sorry, I have to take this."" [Women screaming] Easy...cyclops. Easy. We don't want anyone to get hurt. We don't want anyone to get hurt unintentionally.
Marlena: So kristen dimera... back from the dead. Like father, like daughter, hmm?
Kristen: Well, thank you.
Marlena: That wasn't a compliment. You came by my house. You played some mind games. That is so like stefano.
Kristen: No, that really was susan. Dear, delusional, orthodontically challenged susan.
Marlena: Then you played her. You manipulated her.
Kristen: Well, I-I did, uh, pay a visit to her on new years eve.
Marlena: Then what she said was true. You were the reason for her relapse.
Kristen: Well, it's not that hard. Her reality is, what, a little tenuous?
Marlena: Oh, I get it. You're the poster child for mental health.
Kristen: Sticks and stones, doc. Does he still call you that? I saw you up there droning on about the nature of love, sweet... [Laughing] Nauseating love. Oh, and the endless parade of weddings. So tell me, how many fondue pots do you two actually have?
John: Get to the point. What do you want?
Kristen: Ask sami. She's been trying to tell you.
Marlena: Oh. You're after me.
Kristen: The astute dr. Evans does it again. Yes, that is right. You pushed me out of that tower window. You left me there for dead, but I survived. You, however... will not be so lucky.
[Murmuring, soft exclaiming]
[Suspenseful music]
[Soft music]
Sonny: Are you--are you okay?
Will: Yeah, I'm okay. It's just like the memories... keep coming, though. Like, I remember the whole wedding. I remember our reception. I remember grandma caroline. Oh, my god, I can see her face so clearly. [Stammering] I remember the beautiful speech she--she--she made... oh, I-I can feel all the love for my family and their love for me.
Sonny: What?
Will: [Whispers] My mom.
Sami: Oh, my gosh, we are so proud of you.
Will: Oh, for what? I mean, I just got lucky, so...
Sami: No, you didn'T. You are a fantastic person, and that's how you ended up with a great partner and... and such a special little girl. It's because of you. Despite your dad and I, you--
Will: All right, come on, hold on, [Laughs] Hold on.
Sami: No. No. You don't have to try and make it okay for your dad and me. This is your day. This is your day for us to tell you how incredibly lucky we are to have you as a son and... and despite everything--
Will: Okay, okay--I'm sorry. Can I say one thing? Since it's my...my day?
Sami: [Laughs] Fire away.
Will: Um... one thing that I learned from you and dad is...is how important family is. And that it's worth fighting for.
[Sami laughs softly]
[Quiet, emotional music] It's worth fighting for.
John: Kristen. Did you listen to what you just said? You survived. You got your life back. I don't think you really want to go through with this anymore.
Kristen: Actually, I kinda do.
John: Just put the gun down. Come on.
Abe: Look... we can end this peacefully without anyone getting hurt. Just...just let it go.
Kristen: You won't let it go. You will never let this go.
Marlena: If you put down the gun, I will not press charges.
Kristen: How dare you? You won't press charges after you threw me to my death? [Scoffs] You didn't give me one thought after that. You are the worst excuse for a human being that I have ever met in my entire life. It's time for payback. It's finally time you got yours. I chose this day, specifically your wedding day, to end your life. You and john are on the verge of happily ever after? [Sighs] It ain't gonna happen, lady. Not ever.
[Voices rise]
[Intense music] With uncontrolled moderate-to-severe eczema,
Sami: Do you believe me now? She said--she said she was gonna kill you as soon as you were married, and that is why--that is why I had to stop the wedding.
Eric: All right, sami
Kristen: Sami, I have plenty of bullets...so if you don't get out of my way, I will take you out too.
Sami: I'm not going to let you kill my mother.
Kristen: You can't stop me. No one can stop me.
Brady: That's not really true, is it? You could stop this anytime you wanted to.
Kristen: Brady. I hoped you'd be here.
Will: [Laughs] It's hard to imagine anyone forgetting my mom.
Sonny: Yeah, I mean, she's, uh...formidable.
Will: Yeah. She's so much more than that. I remember coming out to her. I remember how disappointed she was...and scared.
Sonny: I mean, she--she did come around.
Will: Yeah... she did, I remember that. That's because my dad-- oh, my god! My dad! I remember my dad! I-I-I remember how--how supportive he was about me coming out. Until...until he found out about us.
Sonny: Yeah. My mom was the the same way--she wasn't that big of a fan of us. I don't know if you remember that part or not, but...she also came around.
Will: Yeah. So did my dad. He ended up...being really happy for us.
Sonny: That's the important thing.
Will: Man... I took so long figuring things out, I didn'T... didn't make it easy on them.
Sonny: Well, I mean, it wasn't easy on you...being their kid.
Will: Yeah. I remember blaming them my entire childhood for not being the perfect couple. All I wanted...was for my parents to be together. You know, I wanted that... that perfect, happy family. But now I know that there's really no such thing as... perfection, you know? At least not when it comes to family.
Sonny: Well, perfection could be boring.
Will: Yeah. My folks were-- [Laughing] My folks were never boring. [Sniffles] My...my dad's an alcoholic. He's been married a bunch of times, and...my mom is...
Sonny: She'S...sami.
Will: Ha. Oh, my god, I was horrible to her. I was--I was not--not big on forgiveness where she was concerned.
Sonny: Yeah, but she also did some things that are...kinda hard to forgive.
Will: Like...having ben strangle me a second time so that maybe I'd get my memory back?
Sonny: Yeah, yeah, I mean, that's vintage sami.
Will: She did it 'cause she loves me.
Sonny: Fiercely.
Will: Fiercely. Like I love her.
Brady: You're doing that thing again, kristen...that dimera thing where you list all the terrible things that everybody has done to you, but you kinda skip over what you've done to everybody else. Like stealing someone's child.
Kristen: My child.
Brady: And how about the second before you went out that window, you had that gun aimed at marlena just like you are now, yet you wind up being the victim every time. You know that I know you better than anyone in this room. I even know the piece of you that's trying so hard not to come out right now-- the woman that just wants to be loved, that just wants to be a mother. That just wants...love herself. But what screwed all that up? Hmm?
Kristen: You did.
Brady: You sure?
Kristen: [Softly] I did.
Brady: Your need for revenge did. You remember, don't you, when we talked about adopting our own child and having a family? We were that close.
Kristen: Till you changed your mind.
Brady: Why? Why did I change my mind?
Kristen: Because of what i did to eric. [Crowd gasps, exclaims] Eric.
[Intense, suspenseful music] You just made a very big mistake!
[Suspenseful music]
Kristen: I was here to get marlena...and that's all. But you, brady, you just...took me down painful memory lane to distract me from father doofus here. So I'm gonna... [Crowd gasps, whimpers] Widen my scope of operation... to a bloodbath.
Abe: Kristen... you're never gonna get away with this. There are just...too many of us here... and that means witnesses. You're going to spend the rest of your life in prison.
Kristen: You all think you're so smart, don't you? You...thought you were a genius to work with brady against me. But brady always betrays everyone in the end.
Eric: Kristen, we've all done terrible things. It's never too late to change.
Kristen: Spare me the homily. You're not even a priest anymore. Brady hasn't changed. You're still weak and self-serving as ever... doing whatever it takes to get whatever you want, hmm? Hey, eve. How's your sister doing? The mother of his child? Should have been my child. But you see, I'm a dimera, and i can live without getting what i want... if my enemies don't get what they want either. Especially you, marlena. You and john are not gonna live happily ever after. Okay, move, sami!
Sami: No, I am not letting you do this. I am not gonna let you hurt my mother!
Kristen: You know what? I'm not gonna shoot any of you. You are.
[Overlapping exclamations]
[Sami panting]
Will: And I...I got a pretty interesting to-do list. Gotta find...everyone and... tell them that I remember them and how much I love them. My mom, my dad... my--my daughter.
Sonny: That's a pretty nice list.
Will: I remember the first time...I held arianna. Do you remember nick? He--he like wanted to be with gabi, and he hated me 'cause i was gay and I was arianna's father, but he... he--he put her in my arms. And then I remember looking down at her and her looking up at me. She was so warm, so fragile. I remember smelling her, like, sweet baby smell. I remember my daughter. I-I... I remember our daughter.
Marlena: No--sami!
Sami: What the hell are you talking about?
Kristen: I know you're never gonna kill your mother. It's--it's obvious. [Giggles] I wonder if you have the same sense of attachment to john? See, I was gonna let john live and watch his beloved doc bite the dust. But I think we could do the opposite. John dies, marlena watches. Don't you like that? [Giggling] Oh, come on! Come on. Don't you remember? You found john having sex with your mother on the conference table all those years ago? Oh, that memory should just-- that probably shook you up. Broke your father's heart. Broke your family apart and ruined your lives. Oh...sami.
Sami: John and I worked that out...years ago. And even if we hadn't, I would never do that, 'cause my mom loves him.
Kristen: And you love...ej.
Sami: Wha... what does ej have to do with any of this?
Kristen: I'm sorry, didn't I tell you? [Laughs] He's alive.
[Crowd gasps, murmurs] What?
[Soft, edgy music]
Kristen: That's right, sami. Ej is alive. [Whispers] I can take you to him.
Sami: I'm not letting you use me. You held me captive for weeks, and you could have told me this and you didn'T. You wait till now when I have a gun?
Kristen: A gun I gave you.
Sami: I'd like to use on you.
Kristen: I don't think you want to shoot me, otherwise you won't find out what happened.
Sami: I know what happened. Ej was shot... and then he died.
Kristen: Ej was shot, and my father called me to go to the hospital. And just before he was about to die, I injected him before we lost him.
Sami: No. No, I don't believe you.
Kristen: I'll tell you the rest of the story... everything, where he is, how i got him out of there--all that stuff.
Sami: No, you are just-- you're just trying to...save yourself. I wanted so desperately to believe that ej was alive. I combed the--the world for him!
Kristen: Well, everyone thought that will was dead... except for ben weston. Everyone here thought he was... was crazy. Nobody believed him. You believed him. You went out looking for will. And he was alive. Guess what. So is ej.
Sonny: Thank you for saying that, saying our daughter.
Will: Well, how could she not be? You delivered her.
Sonny: [Laughs] You remembered.
Will: Yeah.
Sonny: Ohh...
Will: I think I remember everything. I think I remember my whole life.
Sonny: It's a good feeling, isn't it?
Will: The best.
Sonny: We did it. We're married.
[Both laughing]
Will: It's a good feeling, isn't it?
Sonny: It's the best.
[Soft, stirring music]
Paul: Will went to get water, and he hasn't--
John: Easy, easy.
[Crowd murmuring]
Paul: He hasn't come back yet--where is he?
Kristen: That little scamp slip off again?
Sami: Answer him!
Kristen: I don't know where will is, and I really don't care. I'm trying to talk to you about ej.
Marlena: Don't listen to her, sami.
Kristen: If you do as I say, I will take you to him. All you have to do is pull that little trigger.
Sami: No.
Kristen: That's it!
Sami: I won't! I won't do it!
Kristen: You don't wanna see the love of your life? Your soul mate? I did everything I could, but he still loves you. He wants me to take you to him. And I will do that.
Marlena: Don't do it, sami. Don't do it.
Eric: Sami. Sami, give me the gun.
Kristen: Sami, come on. Pull the trigger. [Sami whimpers] If you don't, you will never see ej again. Pull the trigger.
[Intense music]
Eric: Sami, don't!","Will told Sonny that he remembered the wedding. Sonny was happy, but Will didn't want to deal with it. Will thought Marlena and Paul would want to know where he was. Sonny wanted to know why he was scared to talk about it. Will said it was fragments. Sonny thought he remembered what happened. Sami and Susan struggled so Eric tried to stop Sami. Marlena yelled at Sami to calm down. Sami yelled that Susan wasn't really Susan. Will and Sonny continued to talk about their wedding. Sonny was happy that Will remembered what happened after their vows. Susan said that she was Susan. Sami snatched the wig off her head and knocked her fake teeth out of her mouth. The teeth ended up in Marlena's bouquet. Kristen announced that she was back.",summ_screen
"Jennifer: JJ, just because Paige covered for you with Kyle, that doesn't mean that she still loves you.
JJ: After she got me out of his place, we talked. Like, really talked.
Jennifer: Okay, what did she say?
JJ: That she overheard me making a phone call. She knows I'm undercover for the DEA. I tried to lie my way out of it, but I just couldn't. Not after all the other lies that I've told her. I said the only reason why I'm doing this is to get Kyle off the streets, and away from her.
Jennifer: My goodness, I really hope that you're not putting--
[Beep]
Eve: [Sighs] Rash, brave, and so, so stupid.
Adrienne: Okay, he said to dress down.
Lucas: Yeah, I did. Dressing down agrees with you.
Adrienne: Well, thank you.
Lucas: Yeah.
Adrienne: Besides, I thought it was appropriate for the all-night waffle house down the highway, don't you think?
Lucas: Yeah, it would be, but that's not where we're going.
Adrienne: Wha--wha-- wha--where are we going?
Lucas: I told you, it was a surprise. Come on, you'll see soon enough.
Justin: Adrienne. I, um... I need to talk to you.
Adrienne: Um, okay. What's going on?
Justin: Well, I thought you'd want to know that I got a letter from sonny.
Marlena: Hi, will.
Will: Hey, grandma.
Marlena: Have you heard from sonny?
Will: No. And I don't think I'm going to.
Marlena: Why do you say that?
Will: It's over, grandma. I've lost him for good. And it's because of Paul.
John: These kids are gonna be over the moon.
Paul: Because they got baseballs signed by a has-been?
John: No, because they're gonna play their all star game with baseballs that were signed by a real MLB all star. Everything okay?
Paul: Not great.
John: Have you, uh, had a chance to talk to derrick lately?
Paul: He asked casually.
John: Just a simple question.
Paul: No, um, there's nothing really left to say to derrick. I haven't talked to him. And that's all thanks to will.
Ben: You said you were coming right home. Dad said I should just remember that I won and DiMera lost. That I'm a lucky guy. 'Cause you chose me. [Chuckling]
Serena: You know, Chad, if I haven't already told you that you have really great taste in scotch.
Chad: Mmm.
Serena: And in clothes. All in all, you're a really classy guy. And generous, too.
Chad: Shucks, you're gonna turn my head. [Giggling]
Serena: No, no, no. I told you, this was my last drink.
Chad: Yeah, you've said that more than once.
Serena: Mmm.
Chad: Mmm. You can just leave the bottle.
Serena: Oh, wow, this is a really dangerous idea.
Chad: Thank you. [Chuckling]
Serena: [Gasps] We didn't appoint a designated driver.
Chad: Uh-oh. I'll take good care of you.
Serena: Oh, you have a lis--
Chad: [Laughs] What?
Serena: A li--a limousine.
Chad: Mm.
Serena: Wow. A 20-year-old scotch and a limousine.
Chad: Mm-hmm.
Serena: I really like you.
Chad: Right back atcha.
Paige: Why would you ever think that I would want you to?
JJ: An agent asked me, Paige.
Paige: Because you used to do exactly what Kyle does?
JJ: Because I gave it up. When I saw you with him, I couldn't say no. Come on, Kyle. You said you were gonna call. What the hell is going on?
Kyle: You.
Eve: Hi.
Kyle: Hi. What are you doing here? How do you know where I live?
Eve: Oh, you can find out anything if you want to know it badly enough. Well, Paige isn't here, so if you came--
Eve: I'm not here about my daughter. Not directly, anyway.
Kyle: Oh, I--I get it. It's about her ex. JJ, right?
Eve: You're really gonna leave me standing out here in your hallway?
Kyle: No, come in. [Clears throat] So, what's... what about JJ? What's up?
Eve: You made him partner in your little illegal business enterprise, didn't you?
Kyle: Illegal business enterprise? Mrs. Larson, I'm terribly sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Eve: The little punk is working for the cops. Yeah. I thought that might get your attention.
Kyle: But Paige said that--Paige said you hated JJ. You'd say anything to get back at him.
Eve: That's true, I would.
Kyle: If you want me to keep listening to you, Mrs. Larson, I'm gonna need some proof.
Chad: What's--[Laughing]
Serena: Well, I did not expect to have this much fun on the day I got taken to the cleaners.
Chad: How'd you get taken to the cleaners?
Serena: Don't worry about it, I had it coming. I...need to go.
Chad: What?
Serena: Freshen up. [Laughs] I just love euphemisms. Did I say that right?
Chad: Yeah.
Serena: Good.
Chad: Whoa, ladies' room is that way, remember?
Serena: Sorry. It's a little drunk out tonight.
[Phone vibrating]
Clyde: Yeah. What do you got for me?
Abigail: I'm so glad I found you.
Chad: Abby? What's the matter?
Abigail: Chad, listen. I made a terrible mistake.
Chad: What are you talking about?
Abigail: The baby--
Chad: Is everything all right?
Abigail: The baby is yours.
Chad: What?
Abigail: I should be marrying you, not Ben. The baby is yours. I love you.
Chad: I--I--I don't understand. Are you sure?
Abigail: Chad, when you were telling me about how your father was pushing you to marry me because he thought I was coming into money, everything that you said to me--all of those horrible, hateful things, I finally understood everything that you did. You were pushing me away to protect me from him. You risked everything. I love you. Chad, I belong with you.
Caroline: But all I do is rest. I should be at the pub, you know, closing up.
Hope: I think it's time we tell her the real reason we're here.
Julie: Right.
Caroline: What real reason?
Maggie: You know about Salem's bicentennial, right?
Caroline: Yes, of course.
Doug: Well, hope and Maggie and Julie are all on the steering committee.
Julie: And we want you to get out of here so you can join us.
Caroline: Me?
Hope: Yes. Of course, are you kidding me? We can't plan a celebration like that without you.
Kayla: It sounds like pretty good motivation, you know, to do what you're told here so you can get out, go home. I mean, if you want to.
Caroline: Well, I'm sorry, but...well, I don't-- I can't.
Serena: What's wrong? Did you run out of the good scotch?
Chad: [Chuckles] No. We got plenty more where that came from.
Serena: So, I'm a journalist and my job is to have keen observations and I was observing that you were looking very sad.
Chad: Maybe I was just missing you.
Ben: Hey. I was wondering where you were.
Abigail: Yeah, no, I'm sorry. I'm late, I got caught up a little because I was looking at these.
Ben: Brides' magazines.
Abigail: Yes! Mm-hmm, my god, Ben. I found so many cool things in these magazines I can't wait to show you, I mean... wait, that would bore you to death, right?
Ben: No, no, it doesn't bore me at all.
Abigail: Really, are you sure?
Ben: It sounds great. Come on. But um, do you think we can read these magazines later?
Abigail: Oh?
Ben: There was just something else we could do. I can't wait.
Abigail: [Chuckles] Happy anniversary dinner, darlin'
JJ: She knows I'm undercover for the DEA. I-I tried to lie my way out of it, but I just couldn't. Not after all the other lies that I have told her. I said the only reason why I'm doing this is to get Kyle off the streets and away from her.
Jennifer: Oh, my goodness. I really hope that you're not-- okay, you wanted proof, now you got it.
Kyle: That could just be some line that he was feeding his mom.
Eve: JJ is the biggest mama's boy that ever walked the earth. He would never lie to her.
Kyle: How come you are far more interested in sticking it to JJ than you are nailing the possible drug dealer that's dating your daughter?
Eve: It's my business. What do you plan on doing about this, Mr. Southern?
Will: Arianna's starting to talk. When I woke her up this morning, she looked at me, and she said, ""where daddy is?""
Marlena: Oh, that must have been very hard.
Will: What am I supposed to say to that? Tell her that I drove him away because I'm such A... I can't talk about this right now.
Paul: Will thought he was trying to save his marriage. I was such a threat to him.
John: It doesn't excuse what he did.
Paul: Well, if we're going to start blaming people, let's start with me. I mean, with what happened with will and me, my god, it was such a bad mistake. I mean, that was sonny's husband.
John: Will knew that. You didn't.
Paul: Yeah, well, regardless, it's done, right? Can't change the past.
John: What?
Paul: I'm just, uh... I mean, it never entered my mind that I'd be talking about this stuff with you. I mean, with my dad.
John: Well, just so you know, I'm really not an expert on the subject.
Paul: Yeah. But you're pretty good at the dad part.
John: I don't think Brady would agree to that.
Paul: I know he does. He told me.
John: You know that--that part you said about not being able to change the past? I sure wish to god I had gotten to know you earlier. You know, to get a free ticket to an all star game.
[Both chuckle]
Paul: Yeah, well, this is getting dangerously close to honest emotion.
John: Yeah, I know. Want to talk baseball?
Paul: [Laughing]
Justin: Sounds like he knows he made the right decision about leaving Salem for awhile.
Adrienne: Yes, but he also talks about how much he misses Ari. And will too.
Justin: I don't know why. After what will did to him.
Adrienne: I missed you even after what you did to me. Look, the only reason I bring that up is because I know exactly what sonny's going through. There's a part of him that just wants to turn off, forget his feelings for will. His love. But then there's another part of him that just knows he can't do that. And wonders if he ever will. I'm sorry, I'm running late. Ahem. Hey.
Lucas: Hey. Everything okay?
Adrienne: Yeah, no, everything's great. It's fine. Listen, so what's the surprise you've been banging on about?
Lucas: Well, you're just gonna have to wait and see.
Adrienne: Oh, no, no, no. Come on.
Lucas: Come on, come on. You're gonna love it.
Eve: No, this is an anonymous tip, but it's reliable and you can confirm all of it. You know the drug problem that has hit Salem recently? And hit it hard? Well, it can all be traced back to the legendary tom Horton's granddaughter, Jennifer rose Horton Deveraux. Mm-hmm. What? No, no, this is not a crank call. Mrs. Devereaux's son, JJ, is a known drug dealer, and you can check that fact out on the internet. Well, I will tell you how she factors into it. Mrs. Deveraux knows all about it and she's covering for her son just like she always does.
Marlena: The problem is not whether john and I love each other. We just had a breakdown in communication. And now we're trying to find our way back together step by step. Is it possible that's why sonny went to Paris? To begin that process?
Will: And I need to give him time. I can't push things. I can't try to make things happen.
Marlena: That's easier said than done. You just have to be patient.
Will: So grabbing Arianna and getting on an airplane and flying to Paris?
Marlena: [Chuckles] Not a great idea. No, sweetheart. You have to give sonny time.
Paul: September 14, and we were only half a game out of the wild card--
John: You know, you were so locked in that day. You went into the seventh inning throwing a no-no.
Paul: You--you saw it?
John: Yeah.
Paul: I just... [Chuckles] I wish that you would have known that it was your son pitching that game.
John: I wish that I had been around when you were growing up. Play a little catch in the backyard. Take you to your games.
Paul: You know, it's not too late. We can still do that. [Laughs]
Abigail: Ben, Ben, hey.
Ben: I just--I just want you so much.
Abigail: I know, and I-- babe, I want you, too. But we have all night.
Ben: Yeah.
Abigail: Ben. We have all the time in the world, okay? Let's just start over, and let's take it nice and slow.
Chad: [Coughs] [Chuckles] One more.
Serena: Oh, no, no, no, no. I give up, I give up, you win.
Chad: Oh, okay, so if I won, what's my prize?
Serena: Uh, well, I would pay for the drinks, but you know about my nonexistent financial status.
Chad: Mm-hmm. Well, the drinks are on the house, so... what about this?
Adrienne: [Laughing] I have never done anything like that in my life. And certainly not upside down.
Lucas: I know, it was insane. You were amazing. Really, I mean, for me, it was a no-brainer. I mean, we always have a great time together, so when I saw the ad for night time bungee jumping off of lookout bridge, I... I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather take the leap with.
Adrienne: Oh. That's why you asked me those weird questions about phobias. Oh, my god.
Lucas: Well, yeah, you know, bungee jumping isn't really a treat for people who are afraid of heights and...
Adrienne: Uh, the acrophobia thing.
Lucas: Yeah, yeah.
Adrienne: I get it now. Sly.
Lucas: Well, you confirmed what I thought.
Adrienne: What?
Lucas: That you're not afraid of anything.
Adrienne: No, not true. Not true. Justin and I, one time we were in Hawaii and we went parasailing.
Lucas: Right.
Adrienne: He basically had to...
Lucas: What? It's okay.
Adrienne: No, it's not.
Lucas: Adrienne, it's fine.
Adrienne: No, Lucas, it's really not. I'm sorry.
Hope: Aiden came up with the most amazing idea, and I pitched it to Julie and Maggie, and they loved it. Aiden?
Aiden: Hmm?
Hope: Tell her. Tell her the idea.
Aiden: Oh, well, um, we're putting together an official digital scrapbook of Salem, and we're collecting pictures and newspaper clippings and recording people's oral histories.
Hope: Yeah, and we're going to make copies for the library and put one of them in a time capsule.
Caroline: What?
Aiden: And we'd love for you to go through them with the other people who've, uh...
Doug: Who have been around forever.
Julie: Or at least it seems like we've been around forever.
Maggie: So if any of us can identify a picture or add details to a story, it'll just make history more human, more personal.
Kayla: And you know, from a doctor's perspective, I think it's good therapy for you. Stimulate your memory.
Maggie: Do you remember the gorgeous Victorian house next to the park?
Caroline: Yeah.
Maggie: Victor bought it. And we're gonna have the celebration there.
Julie: And everybody's gonna come in period costumes and-- and Doug is organizing a barbershop quartet, and there'll be horses and carriages.
Doug: Hmm
Maggie: It's gonna be like we're going back in time.
Julie: Caroline--Caroline, we really need you.
Victor: And besides, it'll be a lot more fun if you're there.
Caroline: Oh, well, it sounds wonderful.
Victor: Well, is that a yes or a no? And remember, I don't take no for an answer.
Caroline: Well, then I guess it's a yes.
All: Yay!
[All cheering]
Eve: [Gasps] Paige, Paige, Paige, please, please, please. Please, you've just got to let this anger go. Just let it go.
Paige: And let you off the hook?
Eve: No, just forgive me, okay? Look, you need someone right now in your corner.
Paige: Oh.
Eve: You need your mama.
Paige: No, no, no, no. Believe me, I don't need you.
Eve: No, Paige, please listen to me. This anger... look at me. This anger is causing you to make some really, really bad choices.
Paige: I don't know what you're talking about.
Eve: Really? Now think about this. You go from JJ to Kyle. I mean, that pretty much defines a bad decision, don't you think, honey?
Paige: You don't know anything about it.
Eve: Honey, what I know is a rumor I heard that JJ is working with the cops to bring down your new drug-dealing boyfriend.
Paige: Where did you hear that?
Eve: Honey, it doesn't matter where I heard it, okay? What matters is that you need to stay away from those two losers before--
Paige: Before what? Have you done something?
Eve: I don't have to do anything, but, honey, you need to think about what happens if Kyle finds out what JJ is up to, honey. Drug dealers, they live a very violent life, and you are playing with fire, sweetheart.
Paige: No, no, no, I am not playing. I am living my life, and you are no longer a part of it.
Eve: But Paige, just...
Kyle: [Chuckles] What's up? Good?
JJ: Yeah.
Kyle: Thanks for coming over on such short notice.
JJ: Not a problem. What's up?
Kyle: Nah, I was just thinking, you know, it's about time you and I had a talk. You know? I, um... if you want to work together, which you do, um...
JJ: Yeah, I told you that.
Kyle: Yeah. But--but you know, I... I got to thinking, JJ, I don't know that much about you.
JJ: Well, I think you know a lot about me 'cause you wouldn't think about working with someone that you haven't... what's the word? ""Vetted""?
Kyle: You're right. Well, yeah, you're right. I mean, I know a lot about your stats.
JJ: Mm-hmm.
Kyle: I know some of your history. I know what you've done. But I'm not 100% sure I know how you think.
JJ: Let me tell you something about how I think.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
JJ: I don't like mind games. So if there's something wrong, just spit it out.
Kyle: Homeboy, I didn't say anything was wrong.
JJ: Okay--
Kyle: All right, so just relax, we're talking.
JJ: All right, well, if you want to talk about my stats...
Kyle: Okay.
JJ: The Horton town square is named after my mother's grandparents.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
JJ: Abe carver's like an uncle to me, and my mom is practically a sister to hope Brady. Detective hope Brady. I am connected in the ways that you will never be. This is my town. And I think you need someone that knows what I know.
Kyle: Okay. [Chuckles] My man. If that's the case, and that's what you want to prove, I got just the job for you.  Vo  Maggie wasn't thrilled when Ben and I got married.
Chad: Mmm.
Serena: Mmm.
Chad: Mm. Mm.
Serena: That is so not a good idea.
Chad: Why, was I doing it wrong? [Laughs]
Serena: No, no. You, um, your skills in that area are top notch. Uh... but as you can see, I'm plastered and I don't know if you know this, but I'm the town pariah, and I--it'd be no good for me to be in your life.
Chad: Well, I don't give a damn what anybody else thinks about you.
Serena: You should really listen to what I'm saying.
Chad: Well, I'm sick of thinking. I'd rather be doing what we were doing.
Serena: [Groaning]
Chad: No.
Serena: Don't say I didn't warn you.
Chad: Uh, my last name is DiMera, all right? We take pride on being the town pariah. There's nothing that you could do that would hurt my reputation.
Serena: Okay, I'm gonna-- I'm gonna say this a different way. Um...you seem like a really great guy.
Chad: Mm-hmm.
Serena: But I've had a lousy day.
Chad: That's another thing we both have in common. So... why don't we be nice to each other? 'Cause who the hell else is gonna do it? I gotta call the dentist this sweet tooth just will not go away it's on my mind like constant there must be some way I can medicate it's sugary sweet whenever I see you coming closer to me yeah you're so sugary sweet definitely exactly what I need I said give me a little and a little more give me a little and a little more sugar give me a little and a little more if it's gonna rain baby, let it pour give me a little and a little more sugar give it to me, baby oh, give it, oh, oh sugar, baby oh, you're so sweet ooh, ooh, ooh sugar uh, uh, uh, sugar so sweet
Hope: Aiden, what's wrong? Uh-oh. Are you upset with me because I told Caroline the time capsule idea was yours?
Aiden: Oh, shh.
Hope: Well, it's the truth.
Aiden: No, no, no, no, no. I just wanted to get you out of the room so no one in there would see me do this. 'Cause that was gonna happen one way or the other.
Hope: Yeah?
Aiden: Yeah.
Hope: Why?
Aiden: Why?
Hope: Yeah.
Aiden: First of all, you are so pretty and sweet. But I want to thank you. I want to thank you for making me a part of all this. Including me in your life. Making me a part of your history.
Hope: You don't have to thank me. 'Cause I wouldn't have it any other way.
Aiden: You're amazing. I'm not just talking about me, either, you know? Chase. Hope, you--you've included him. You've made him a part of this as well, and I can't tell you what that means to me. I know everyone in that room loves Bo, but... they've accepted me, and... you did that.
Hope: Aiden, when I wasn't with Ciara, seriously, I was just walking through life. Then I met you, and that changed.
Aiden: All right. I have a surprise for you.
Hope: Oh, a surprise?
Aiden: Yeah, yeah.
Hope: Really, for me?
Aiden: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hope: What is it?
Aiden: Well, I can't tell you. Then it won't be a surprise. What?
Hope: Don't make me put you in a chokehold, Jennings.
Aiden: No, no, no, no, no. Okay, you win, you win. Look, I know how much this bicentennial celebration means to you, and, uh, well, I have my own contribution to make that's gonna knock your socks off.
Hope: Really?
Aiden: Really, mm-hmm.
Hope: [Chuckles]
Kyle: Yeah, don't look so worried. I'm gonna promote you.
JJ: Really?
Kyle: Yeah, yeah.
JJ: Awesome.
Kyle: [Chuckles] Have a seat. I thought you'd like it.
JJ: What kind of promotion?
Kyle: [Sighs] I want you to do everything, JJ. Yeah, man, I want you to be involved in-- in the day-to-day stuff.
JJ: Okay. Great.
Kyle: Now, first things first. I got a shipment of meth coming in. Bro, it's top-notch stuff. And I want you to sample it for me. JJ, you're the guy. You're gonna tell me if it's--if it's the real deal.
Paul: Could you wait a minute?
Will: Haven't you done enough to screw up my life? Not only is my husband gone, I have to explain to my daughter why her daddy isn't here.
Paul: It wasn't just me, will, you know that.
Will: All I know is that I would be happily married if you hadn't come--
Paul: What, if I hadn't come to Salem?
Will: That pretty much sums it up.
Paul: Well, sonny's gone. And you sure as hell don't have to worry about me anymore. So why don't you just live your life, and I'll live mine.
Hope: So, this contribution.
Aiden: Hmm?
Hope: What is it?
Aiden: I'm not telling.
Hope: Not nice.
Aiden: Oh, are you going to sweat it out of me?
Hope: Such a teaser.
Aiden: Please say yes that you will.
Hope: Yes, I am.
Doug: Hope. Yo, sweetie pie.
Hope: Yes, daddy?
Doug: Sorry to interrupt, but we need you back in here for a second.
Hope: Oh, I'll be right there, okay.
Doug: Okey-doke.
Hope: You.
Aiden: Hmm?
Hope: Don't go anywhere.
Aiden: Oh, I wouldn't think of it. [Chuckles] Ooh. Talk about a contribution.
[Phone ringing]
Aiden: Yeah? I am doing my job, but I could use another advance. Okay, look. Don't insult me. I know what I'm doing. Well, ever since I came to town, I have been given one task by you, and that is hope Brady, and-- no, she is over Bo Brady. I'm sure of it. Trust me. She's mine now.
Ben: Can you believe that there's a new human being in there?
Abigail: [Chuckles] Yes, believe me, I know. Morning sickness kind of reminds you.
Ben: Oh. Well, I'm sorry you have to do all the heavy lifting right now. But when this kid is born, I'm gonna be a hands-on dad. We're gonna be a family. That's all I ever really wanted, and never had. But now I do. It's because of you.
Abigail: It's because of us.
Adrienne: I know how hard you worked to make this night really fun and cheer me up, and here we're having a good time and we're laughing, and I go and I bring up Justin.
Lucas: Well, do you really think that I want you to act like your past doesn't exist?
Adrienne: No, no. You've been wonderful. Lucas, you've been wonderful about everything. It's just this damn divorce is so hard.
Lucas: Yeah, gee, I wouldn't know anything about that, would I? Listen, I'm just gonna throw this out there, okay? Maybe you need a little more time to get used to the idea of being single. Before you start dating again.
Adrienne: The thing is, Lucas, I really like where I'm going. I love moving on to the next chapter of my life. I want to go late night bungee jumping and everything I don't know about. And I want to go to that all-night waffle house down the highway, and I want to do it all with you.
Lucas: You want to do all that with me?
Adrienne: I do.
Lucas: Really?
Adrienne: I really do.
Lucas: Then get off the ground and let's get out of here, okay?
Adrienne: Okay.
Lucas: Let's go do it.
Adrienne: [Laughing]
Justin: [Sighs]
Eve: Oh, man.
Justin: There you go.
Eve: Uh... thank you. It's, um... it's been a while since a man came to my rescue.
Justin: Does that mean you're alone?
Eve: Sadly, yeah. Unless, of course, you want to invite me to have a seat.
Justin: Eve?
Eve: Mm-hmm?
Justin: Have a seat.
Eve: Well, thank you. [Chuckles] [Sighs] Hope you don't mind if I butt in, but...
Justin: Butt away.
Eve: Why are you sitting here like this? This drink, lighting, pretty empty bar here, it's like the cover of a moody Sinatra album, you know?
Justin: It's not quite a quarter to three.
Eve: [Chuckles] So let's see if we can switch that mood around, shall we? Loosen your tie. I'll buy you another drink, and hell, who knows? Strangers in the night. [Chuckles]
Serena: Uh... you, um, you are very sweet, but I-I--I've got to put the brakes on.
Chad: Ah, come on. What fun would that be?
Serena: Oh! [Struggling] You need to learn that no means no.",Eve told Kyle that JJ was really working for the cops. Kyle thought that she only said that because she hates him. Kyle wanted proof that JJ was working for the police. Chad and Serena continued to get drunk at TDB while Clyde watched them. Eve played the recording of JJ confessing to working for the police for Kyle. Will talked to Marlena about Sonny leaving town and how his marriage was over. John and Paul also ended up talking about Sonny leaving town. Eve called someone to tell them about JJ being a drug dealer.,summ_screen
"Will: [Ahem] Yeah, I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything new. Okay, see you soon. Love you too, dad.
Sonny: Hey, how's your dad?
Will: He is catching the first plane he can to salem. My grandma's been in surgery for a long time, right? Is that normal? I mean, do you think, could there be like complications or--
Sonny: I mean, there's a lot of damage. So, you know, we just need to pray for the best.
Will: Yeah. Oh, I didn't realize how late it was. I told ari I'd read a chapter of ""wind in the willows"" to her tonight.
Sonny: You know what? Why don't I take over the reading duties and you stay here and wait for news, okay? I'll be back as soon as I can.
Will: That would be amazing. Thank you.
Sonny: Everything's gonna be okay. We have to believe that. Okay.
Vivian: I'm calling to ask the status of a patient there, kate dimera. Yes. Yes, of course, I'm a family member. I-I-- I'm her daughter, billie reed. I don't care if I'm not on some damn list! [Sobs] I'm sorry, I'm so upset. I just want to find out any information that you may have. Oh, still in surgery. Well, that's not a good sign, is it? Do you think she's going to survive? Yeah. Thanks for nothing. I-I meant--I'm sorry. [Whimpers] Thanks for everything, really. Thank you, thank you, thank you. [Beep] Well, the bitch is alive. I don't want her to wake up and whine that I shot her and buried her. So I guess I'll just have to take matters into my own hands yet again.
[Edgy music]
Jennifer: Cannot believe this is happening. Where is he--did you find rolf?
Jack: Yeah, he's a nervous wreck that someone deliberately destroyed his work. I mean, he had to go lie down. He's in the on-call room.
Jennifer: What do we do? Do we just leave him alone?
Jack: Yes. Well, he just needs to rest, he said, but then he wants to come right back and get back to work. He's just as determined as we are now to see the serum become a reality.
Jennifer: Who in the world would do this, jack?
Jack: We got a pretty good idea. In fact, I'm sure of it.
Eve: Stupid fake news! Well, the only truth that anybody needs to know about is that eve donovan deveraux never loses.
[Knocking]
Kristen: I knew you would come. Don't be shy.
Brady: I shouldn't be here at all.
Kristen: I never doubted it for a second. Brady.
Brady: Yeah.
Kristen: I promise you, you are not going to regret this.
Nicole: Eric and i are together now. And there's nothing you can do to come between us.
Xander: Oh, nicole. The road to happiness might be a bit rockier than you think.
Nicole: Well, you're just the lovely ass that you've always been. Go for it, xander. Whatever you have to say, say it because it's obvious you want to throw a grenade on my happiness.
Xander: Maybe I'm not the man you remember. Maybe I just want to let you know that eric was involved with someone while you were...""dead.""
Nicole: You mean sarah? Eric told me. I know all about it.
Xander: I wouldn't be too sure about that.
Sarah: I love you, eric. I want you to be happy. And I promise you, I promise I will never come between you and nicole. But before you two just go riding off into the sunset, there is something that you deserve to know.
Eric: What?
Sarah: I--it's hard to find the right words. So...I'm just gonna say it. And I just--I hope you won't hate me. Male announcer: Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.
[Sweeping orchestration]
Brady: I already regret this.
Kristen: No, no, brady. No regrets, no regrets. Tonight we start to live the life that we were meant to live. Together. You know, I know how hard you try to be a good man, but you already are. There's some darkness inside of you just like there is in me. And I embrace that in you. In fact, I love you all the more for it. Oh, come on. There's no judgment here. It is just you and me. Doesn't matter what anyone thinks. Whatever we want is ours. Whatever we want to do, we'll do. To us.
[Heavy music]
Jack: It was eve. It had to be eve. She was so angry. She was so vindictive. And I was stupid, I had to boast to her that rolf was over here mixing up a batch of the serum. It was like hanging out a big stupid welcome sign.
Jennifer: Jack, listen, it makes sense though because she destroyed the vials of serum the last time and she just lost a lawsuit against you. So yeah, maybe.
Jack: She told me that I would have regrets if I got my memory back. Well, I got regrets. I got no memory. And now I'm probably--
Jennifer: No, don't say that. No. You are not gonna think like that. You are the stubbornest man I know, remember?
Jack: Right. I'm not giving up. I'm not giving up. But we both have to be careful because eve, angry and hurt, will scorch the earth and anyone in her way to get her revenge.
Eve: Oh!
Vivian: Aah!
Eve: My god, it's you.
Vivian: I beg your pardon?
Eve: You're alive.
Vivian: Yes, of course, I'm alive. And whatever it is you're selling, we don't need any.
Eve: You don't remember me?
Vivian: You do look a little familiar.
Eve: Yeah.
Vivian: Wait. Your name, it begins with a B.
Eve: Eve.
Vivian: Are you sure?
Eve: Quite. You might remember me as eve kiriakis. I was involved with brady black.
Vivian: The widow kiriakis? You just stood by and watched while that horrible man brady tried to strangle me.
Eve: Throwing stones, viv? You know, that's mighty rich for a woman who has a history of burying people alive.
Vivian: Oh.
Nicole: If you're trying to cause trouble between eric and me, forget it because eric's talking to sarah right now.
Xander: And such a lot to talk about.
Nicole: He's letting her down gently.
Xander: Because that's the kind of guy he is.
Nicole: Yes, he is. I feel bad for sarah. First rex, now eric. She doesn't deserve her heart to be broken again.
Xander: But as long as you get what you want.
Nicole: [Scoffs] Everyone, including sarah, knew nothing would have happen between them if eric knew I was alive.
Xander: Because you and eric are a love for the ages, now and forever as you've both gone on and on about ad nauseam. How could sarah ever hope to compete with that?
Eric: I can never hate you. I'm so sorry for hurting you like this.
Sarah: No! You have nothing to apologize for. You found the love of your life again. Who--who gets that? I see the love that you and nicole have for each other. It--it's huge. And I don't--I would never want to do anything to come between you.
Eric: I know that. And I know your heart. And I know how big it is. Whatever you have to say to me, it's all right. Just tell me.
Sarah: I just don't want to upset you. Especially now.
Eric: You know you can tell me anything, don't you?
Sarah: Yes.
Eric: Okay, then please just tell me whatever it is.
Sarah: Okay. I will.
Nicole: What is with you, xander? Why are you so concerned, warning me about eric and sarah?
Xander: Because I care.
Nicole: Oh, you care? Well, you didn't seem to care when kristen was parading around as me--said nothing.
Xander: I didn't know you were alive. And kristen was threatening me. We both know what she's capable of.
Nicole: You kidnapped holly, you coward. And you let everyone believe she was dead.
Xander: I did. I did that. I did go along with holly's kidnapping, but only because i knew kristen wouldn't really harm her.
Nicole: Kristen is a sociopath.
Xander: But she swore to me your child would be safe. And I believed her.
Nicole: You let kristen blow up my life. You let her decimate everyone I love. You let her shred eric's heart. So all this talk about how you care--[Laughs]. What happened is your fault as much as hers.
Xander: And I accept that. Well, some of it anyway.
Nicole: I can't believe you. I can't believe you, what is--
Xander: Look, believe what you want. But I do care about holly. And I still care about you. And I'm glad that you're both alive and happily back home.
Nicole: That's a very, very pretty speech. Well done. And if you believe that, then give me a divorce.
Jack: Wish I'd never been involved with eve, ever.
Jennifer: Well, I can't even believe I'm saying this, jack, but I'm kind of glad you did. I mean, she brought you back to salem. Without her, I mean, jack, you have no memory of us, of this town. I mean, who knows if I ever would have seen you again. So I'm really grateful.
Jack: After everything she's done? After everything I've done to hurt you.
Jennifer: No. I don't care, jack. I don't want to think about any of that right now. I want to focus on the positive.
Jack: Well, I don't see a whole lot to be positive about here.
Jennifer: Really? There's a mad scientist who is eager to get back to work. So let's get him in here with all of his potions and tubes and let's start over again. Come on...right now. The sooner, the better.
Vivian: This stroll down memory lane has been fascinating, but I was on my way out.
Eve: You haven't even asked me why I'm here yet.
Vivian: Perhaps 'cause I don't care. Okay, fine--but make it quick.
[Light music]
Eve: I'm here to talk to your son about dimera enterprises.
Vivian: He's at the office. There is an emergency board meeting.
Eve: Let me guess. Because someone shot the ceo?
Vivian: Isn't it dreadful? Poor, poor kate. I...just called the hospital to find out about her condition.
Eve: And how is kate?
Vivian: She's still in surgery. Apparently, it's critical. Sadly...she may not make it.
Eve: Well, that's why I'm here.
Brady: I can't--no, no, no.
Kristen: Okay. Perhaps the champagne was a little much. You know, I know how important your sobriety is to you. Don't you see? I accept you as you are, brady. The good, bad, all of you. I mean, the champagne, it was just to celebrate. But your--your lips on mine are all I need to celebrate.
Brady: Oh. No, no, no.
Kristen: Okay. You don't seem particularly happy to see me.
Brady: I-- I'm disappointed with myself... that I'm here and that I'm even thinking about giving in to--
Kristen: To what?
Brady: To whatever the hell this is, kristen.
Kristen: It's love. It's love. It's passion, it's excitement. It's the freedom to be who you are. Come on, brady. Tonight it was about you and me. That's it. Being as close as we could possibly be. And this time, you know exactly who I am, exactly how much we belong together.
[Uneasy music] These are real people,
Xander: I signed divorce papers.
Nicole: Which are invalid because kristen was pretending to be me. So I want to sign them again. Legally. And I want it done quickly. No arguments, no strings.
Xander: Done.
Nicole: Done? Just like that?
Xander: I'm not about to stand in the way of true love.
Nicole: That didn't stop you when you forced me to marry you.
Xander: I... know that the tactics weren't pretty, but... I really did have hopes that we might be a real couple someday.
Nicole: I was your prisoner.
Xander: I don't know. I just thought if you really got to know me and appreciated my patience and my charms, I don't know, that maybe you'd get over eric and...find some love for me.
Nicole: That was never gonna happen.
Xander: Lesson learned. And I suppose you should know that whatever I felt for you, it is all in the past now.
Nicole: Well, you got over me quickly--not that I'm not thrilled, 'cause I am. But...who is the lucky woman who captured whatever heart you do have?
Sarah: I don't--I don't know where to start, um... I guess the beginning is kind of the best place, right?
Eric: Usually.
Sarah: It's just, um...
Sonny: Oh, hey. Sorry to interrupt.
Sarah: No. Is there any news on kate? How is she?
Sonny: She's still in surgery. It's been hours. Will's a wreck. So, I'm gonna tuck ari in and then head back to the hospital.
Eric: Is there any idea who shot kate?
Sonny: Actually, will and i are pretty sure we know.
Eve: With kate out of commission, stefan is gonna need some help, I think, dealing with the crisis. And I do believe that I'm the perfect person to do that.
Vivian: You? How?
Eve: Well, I've had experience at dimera.
Vivian: I don't think your kind of expertise is quite what my son needs right now.
Eve: [Chuckling] When you were ""dead,"" I was a tremendous asset to stefan. And I can be again. I can help steer the company through this temporary setback and put it right back on top.
Vivian: If you're so tremendous and valuable, how come you're out of a job?
Jack: So much for taking a nap. Where the hell could rolf be?
Jennifer: Jack, he's got to be around here somewhere. Or you know what, he probably went back to the pub for seconds on the pot roast.
Jack: Oh, no.
Will: Hey.
Jennifer: Will, hi, honey.
Will: Hey, how's julie?
Jennifer: Well, so far, no change.
Will: I'm sorry. If there's anything I can do--
Jennifer: Thank you.
Jack: Actually, have you seen dr. Rolf? Dr. Rolf, you know, he's back and he's working on the serum that will hopefully help me get my memory back.
Will: Oh, that's great news.
Jennifer: Yes, except that we have lost him. I mean, have you seen him anywhere around?
Will: Uh, no, no, I'm sorry.
Jennifer: What if he went to kayla's office? Maybe he went there to complain about the lab being destroyed. Let's go there and check, jack.
Jack: Oh, uh...all right. You know what, you go there, okay? I'm gonna have it out with eve. That's what I'm gonna do.
Jennifer: As if I could stop you.
Jack: Right.
Kristen: I know that you want this every bit as much as I want you.
Brady: No. No. No.
Kristen: No, no, no. You wouldn't be here, brady, if you didn't want this.
Brady: No, this is wrong and you know it--it's wrong.
Kristen: Oh, this couldn't be more right. It couldn't be more right. We belong together.
Brady: All the things that you've done.
Kristen: What?
Brady: Think about what you've done. Think about what you've done to marlena, you kidnapped holly. Y-you kidnapped a small child. You let everyone think that she was dead. You threatened nicole. You ripped apart my brother's life. You've done all of this.
Kristen: Brady, shh, shh, shh shh...I fixed all that. I fixed it all. It's all in the past. Don't you see? I made everything right. I made it all right. [Whispers] This is right too.
Brady: [Whispers] No.
Kristen: Mm-hmm.
[Edgy music]
Brady: Kristen. -And...that's your basic three-point turn.
Eve: My husband unfairly terminated me. But I sued him. But unfortunately, the court didn't quite see it my way.
Vivian: And who is your husband?
Eve: The mayor, jack deveraux.
Vivian: Oh, yes. Yes, indeed. I read about that. You apparently were police commissioner.
Eve: Yes, I was.
Vivian: And totally unqualified for the job, I gathered.
Eve: I was very good at my job--he fired me for personal reasons. The ass.
Vivian: A lover's spat. How quaint. Now if there's nothing more--
Eve: You know what, vivian, I thought you of all people would know what it means to be misunderstood, to be wronged, and to want justice. Jack used me. He broke my heart. He tossed me aside and thought that I was gonna crawl into some hole. But you know what, that's not who I am because when I get kicked in the gut, I come back bigger and better and stronger. And I'm not gonna stop until I can look that son of a bitch in the eye and laugh while he just begs me for mercy.
Sonny: Yeah, vivian was here earlier claiming she was looking for kate 'cause she wanted to make things right between them.
Eric: So after kate shot her, vivian wants to make things right? That doesn't sound like vivian.
Sonny: No--then she spouted off some crap that she wanted to forgive her enemies. Except I'm guessing she already shot kate and she was just saying that to cover her tracks.
Sarah: She said the same thing to me about being a changed person. I don't believe it for a second after everything she did to my mom.
Sonny: Yeah, well, I bet you old viv is sweating right now thinking she's the prime suspect. I just don't want her to get away. And will is determined to make her pay for what she's done.
Eric: We can only hope.
Sonny: Well, I'm gonna go see my sweet little girl.
Eric: Hey, I'm sorry you've had to deal with vivian.
Sarah: She's definitely not a woman to let anything stand in the way of what she wants. No matter who gets hurt.
Eric: Everybody is not as generous and kind as you are. Now what is it that you wanted to tell me?
Xander: The new woman in my life is sarah.
Nicole: Sarah? Sarah who's in love with eric sarah?
Xander: The same.
Nicole: [Laughs] Oh. Oh, you poor thing. Another one-sided relationship that exists only in your mind.
Xander: It was more than that at one time.
Nicole: Hmm...but why do I doubt that?
Xander: Well, you can believe whatever you want, but, uh, who knows? Maybe something will happen for sarah and me this time. So you see, nic, our interests actually align because nothing would make me happier than for you and eric to trot off to your happily ever after and stay there. Maybe then I'll have a real chance with sarah.
Nicole: You really believe that?
Xander: Stranger things have happened.
Brady: No. No. No! No! I'm not doing this.
[Intense music] I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Nicole: At the risk of pissing off the man I want a divorce from, if I were sarah, I would run and never look back. No offense.
Xander: I...I know what everyone thinks of me, but... sarah makes me want to be a better person.
Nicole: She also knows all the horrible things you've done.
Xander: Hmm. But a woman like sarah, I don't know--I think maybe she could look past my sins, see the man I want to be, forgive me.
Nicole: This is a good place for me to end this conversation. I am, uh, gonna see how holly's doing and check on eric and sarah.
Xander: You sure that's a good idea? Never know what you might walk in on.
Nicole: I am sure they've sorted things out. Besides, I want sarah to know that there are no hard feelings between us.
Sarah: You know what? All this talk about kate reminds me that I haven't heard back from rex yet. I-I should text him again 'cause I don't want him to find about his mom on the news or from some stranger.
Eric: When my brother finds out what vivian's done, I mean, if she did this, he's gonna make sure she'd wish she'd stayed dead.
Vivian: My, aren't you the go-getter? Really, very impressive.
Eve: Well, I just know what I want.
Vivian: I have no idea what it is, but I can tell you-- I've got a very good impression of you, my dear. And I do not give out compliments easily.
Eve: Well, maybe I'll return the favor. I have to say, you look mighty fabulous for someone who's been dead for two years. [Both chuckle] I mean, who's to say, maybe you have your own portrait somewhere hanging in the closet, you know, like dorian--
Vivian: Enough. I'm familiar with the reference. And thank you. All of your fire and anger... I think we can use you at dimera enterprises.
Eve: You have no idea. Now, shall I give you my contact information?
Vivian: Oh, I have to go now. But if you write it down on a piece of paper, I will make sure that stefan reads it. All righty? And for now, I will just say au revoir, ma cherie. Bonne chance.
Eve: [Laughs]
Brady: I have to go.
Kristen: Brady, no you can'T.
Brady: This is not gonna happen. No.
Kristen: What do you want? You want this as much as I do. I can feel this in my soul. You want me. That's why you're here, brady. What we had together, what we were together, what we can have again.
Brady: What we had--had! I'm not that man anymore.
Kristen: Look at me. Look at me. We move to the same magic.
Brady: No, we don'T.
Kristen: Yes. We dream the same dream.
Brady: No--everything you're saying is ridiculous.
Kristen: We are soul mates. And you can fight this all you want, brady, you can.
Brady: I'm not fighting anything.
Kristen: But you want me.
Brady: I'm fine--I am fine.
Kristen: You want me, and I know you do. I know you do.
Brady: Yes, I do want you, kristen!
Sarah: There. Sent. Hopefully, rex gets back to me soon.
Eric: So can we talk now?
Sarah: It's just, um... I have no regrets. Every moment that I spent with you made my life richer and made me a better person.
Eric: I don't think that's possible.
Sarah: I don't know, I mean, I like pasta with the sauce mixed in now, so--
Eric: I'm a fan of extra garlic.
Sarah: And tomato stains.
Nicole: I'm sorry. I'll let you finish your conversation.
Sarah: No, no. It's okay. Actually, your timing is perfect. Our conversation is over. And anyway, you two have so much to catch up on and a life to plan. And after everything-- after everything that you've both been through, you deserve so much happiness. And--I want that for you. I really do.
[Melancholy music]
Brady: Everything you're saying is true. Even when you were pretending to be nicole, there was a part of me that knew it was you. I felt your pull. I felt your connection. And I feel it right now. Every time I'm around you, I feel... it. You are the fire that I can't fight. And that's why I came here tonight.
Kristen: I knew it.
Brady: Let me finish--stop! Let me talk.
Kristen: Okay.
Brady: I'm feeling what I'm feeling, and I want what I want, but I hate it. I hate the fact that I've tried with every fiber of my being not to be here tonight. But look, my ass is still here in this room with you. I hate it--I hate it as much as I...hate this. I try to fight this every day. Do you know what, not a day goes by where I don't want to drink this? You understand that, hmm? So much so I can almost taste it like I can almost taste you, kristen. I'm not gonna let you destroy me. You will not destroy me.
Kristen: No, brady, I won'T.
Brady: You will. Yes, you will.
Kristen: I won't hurt you. If anything, I can make you happy. And you know that I can. You know it. Giving in is not weak. It's not--it's a triumph of everything that could be. Everything that we could be. Drink it.
Brady: No. No, no.
Kristen: Drink it, brady. Drink me. Drink me, brady.
Brady: Stop--stop it!
[Glass shatters]
Kristen: Brady! No, brady, wait! [Groans] Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Nicole: Are you all right?
Eric: I am. And I hope that sarah will be too. I hurt her. I regret that. She accepts that we're finally over, and I know she appreciates that I was honest with her.
Nicole: I know it was painful, but I'm glad you were.
Eric: Yeah. But the good news is is that we can finally be together. There's nothing standing in our way.
Nicole: Ohh... you know what? Holly has decided that she would like to spend the night with her grandmother, which means...
Eric: You can spend the night with me.
Nicole: And we can finally have that reunion we've been waiting for.
Eric: And I can finally have you in my arms all night long.
Nicole: [Sobs]
[Knock at door]
Xander: You don't have to hide that from me, sarah. I know you're pregnant.
Kristen: This isn't over, brady. Not by a long shot.
Bartender: What can I get you?
Brady: Give me a--give me a damn coffee, please, okay? Thank you.
Jennifer: Dr. Rolf, are you here? Oh, my gosh. Where could he have gone? Eve, you are not gonna get away with this.
Eve: What the hell do you want?
Jack: I know what you did.
Sonny: Hey. That's from ari. Any update on kate?
Will: Nope. And I can't find anyone who can tell me what's going on.
Sonny: Well, let's track down someone who can tell us something. Hello, doctor-- can you help us?
[Intense music]","Vivian tried to get info about Kate's condition. She found out very little so she decided to go to the hospital. Jack and Jennifer saw how the lab was torn up. Jennifer wondered who could have destroyed it. Jack had an idea who did it. Eve saw the article about their divorce and said she never loses. She stormed off somewhere. Brady went to Kristen's hotel room. She told him that he wouldn't regret being with her. Xander wanted to tell Nicole that she had an obstacle for her happiness. He told her that Eric was with Sarah. She knew about his relationship with Sarah. Sarah told Eric that she loved him. She wanted to tell him something before he went running to Nicole. Eric apologized to her for hurting her. He wanted to know what she wanted to tell him. Nicole wanted to know why Xander cared about her relationship with Eric. She threw up in his face how he kept quiet while Kristen pretended to be her. She didn't believe he changed. She blamed him for what Kristen did too. He said he cared about her and was glad she was home. She said if he believed that, he would give her a divorce. Jack was sorry he married Eve. Jennifer was thankful because he was brought back to her. Kristen wanted to celebrate being back with Brady. He didn't know why he went to her room. Kristen told him how they belong together and he knew who she was this time. Xander told Nicole that he signed divorce papers when she wanted him to sign them. She reminded him that Kristen signed them the first time and wanted to sign them again. Xander told her that he was over her now. She wanted to know who he cared about now. Sarah was about to tell Eric the truth when Sonny showed up. Eric wondered if they found out who shot Kate. Sonny told him that he and Will thought of who it could be. Brady stopped kissing Kristen because he thought it was wrong. She assured him that they belonged together. He reminded her about everything she did. Kristen told him that she fixed everything and made it right. He was about to walk away from her, but he went back to kiss her again.",summ_screen
"Marlena: We've got decreased sounds on the left.
Gabi: JJ, everything's okay. Help is coming, okay? I'm right here.
Marlena: Honey, honey, I know it's painful to breathe, okay? I'm gonna see if I can get you some help with that.
Gabi: Marlena, what--what's happening?
Marlena: I think the bullet collapsed his lung. He's got an air pocket in there. I'll see what I can do about that.
Gabi: JJ, you're gonna be okay. He's gonna be okay, right? He's gonna be all right?
Marlena: Honey, I'm doing what I can.
Gabi: I'm here. I'm right here.
Adrienne: Kayla, have you seen that brother of mine?
Kayla: Um, actually, I was just about to call you, Adrienne. Um...look. I don't want you to freak out, but, um, Orpheus planted a bomb at the pub. Luckily, my mother was able to get out of the building. Um, but he took john as a hostage.
Adrienne: Oh, my God.
Kayla: And they diffused the bomb, but Steve went to go look for john.
Adrienne: He went with the police?
Kayla: No, he went alone.
Adrienne: What? That's just-- what am I saying? Steve doesn't care about the risk. You tried to stop him. I mean, not that it did any good, obviously.
Kayla: Actually, no, I didn't. In fact, the hospital's on lockdown, and I helped him slip out of the building. He had to try. And I think I'm just coming to terms with who he really is. I just hope he makes it.
Steve: I said drop it.
Orpheus: Well, look at this. I got both of my best friends here. I think you got it backwards, patch. You drop it.
Steve: I think maybe there are some things you should know. I called in a swat team. They're right outside. I told them no sirens and no hostage negotiator.
Orpheus: Now, why don't I believe that?
Steve: You believe this. If we don't walk you out of here right now, with your hands up in the air, real slow, those sharpshooters are gonna make like you're a bottle on a fence. How would that be? You do know that Clyde is in lockup and Xander is dead, right? So you've got no little friends coming to save your ass.
Orpheus: Huh. Well, then maybe I should just do what I came here to do: Get it over with. What do you say, john?
[Suspenseful music]
Lucas: Well, now, Chad and Gabi went to check on JJ. I'm doing this report right now, because if I wasn't, I'd be pacing the floor, worried about everybody. I'll call you if I--
Anne: I told you. I know your boss man, okay? My God, could you stop acting like I'm a terrorist? Hi, Chad, I-- oh, you're not Chad.
Lucas: No, nothing gets by you, does it? What's going on, Leon?
Leon: Found her lurking around outside the main entrance.
Anne: I wasn't lurking. I was looking.
Lucas: It's all right. It's all right. I know who this is.
Anne: You do?
Lucas: Oh, yeah, I do. You're the bitch who made my sister's life a living hell, right?
Anne: I--
Lucas: [Stammering] Jennifer Horton?
Anne: Jeez. Jenny.
Lucas: Mm-hmm.
Marlena: Okay.
Gabi: It's okay, baby. We're here, JJ. Listen, Dr. Evans is gonna help you so that it doesn't hurt to breathe so much, okay?
Chad: Marlena, what are you gonna do?
Marlena: His lung has collapsed. He's got an air pocket. If I can relieve that, I can get him out of pain.
Chad: Here, take this, Gabi. Marlena, with all due respect, you're a psychiatrist.
Marlena: Yes, and the answer's still the same, although I'm a little nervous about doing this.
Chad: So you've done this before?
Marlena: I have done, and it was successful.
Gabi: Oh, my God.
Marlena: I have done it, in medical school. Look, the human body has not changed, okay?
Chad: Okay, great. So--okay, so what--okay, what do you want me to do? How do we help?
Marlena: Gabi, keep pressure on the wound. Chad, I want you to lean him forward.
Chad: Okay, like this? Grab him? JJ, here we go. Here we go. Here we go, buddy.
Marlena: Slow as you can.
Gabi: Okay, it's okay.
Marlena: JJ, it's gonna hurt, but it will be quick, okay?
Gabi: It's gonna be okay.
Marlena: Hang on. Okay. There you go, baby.
JJ: [Breathing deeply]
Chad: Is it done? It's done? Okay, we're leaning you back, buddy. We're leaning you back.
Gabi: It's okay. It's okay. You're okay. You're okay. It's okay. You're better. Do you feel better? Oh, thank you so much.
Chad: Why are there no ambulances? Come on.
Gabi: Thank you so much. You don't know how much this means to me.
Chad: Okay, I need you to look at me, all right?
Marlena: All I did was relieve the pressure. The wound is gonna be a problem.
Gabi: He just looks so pale. But you can breathe, right? You can breathe? Okay, that's good, baby. Thank you so much.
Chad: Who shot you?
JJ: Orpheus.
Gabi: What?
Chad: Or--
JJ: Orpheus.
Gabi: Oh, my God, he's back.
Steve: Okay, now. You do know if you pull that trigger, you're a dead man.
John: Forget about me, Steve. He planted another bomb in the pub.
Steve: Oh, yeah, that bomb. You mean the bomb that hope defused.
Orpheus: That's a lie.
Steve: Here's your choices, Orpheus. You can go back to prison... or you can die right here.
[Tense music] Or maybe you can try to take me out. Now, I'm still on your hit list, right? Well, lookee here. No Kevlar.
[Men grunting, gunshot]
Gabi: The bleeding is not that bad. Maybe--maybe it's because he's lost a lot of blood, right?
Marlena: Gabi, Gabi, keep the pressure steady.
Gabi: Oh, my gosh. It's gonna be okay. Chad went to go get help, and he's gonna be right back. How are you doing? How are you?
JJ: I'm kind of cold.
Gabi: Oh, my gosh. Uh, yeah. And--and you know what? Actually, I forgot to tell you this morning that Arianna, she was practicing her handwriting, and she actually wrote ""JJ."" She got it right. She was so cute, and she loved it. I mean, they were perfect. They were backwards, but... she was just really proud to write your name.
JJ: She's a sweet kid.
Gabi: Yeah, she loves you, okay? And you're a huge part of her life, and she has a huge smile on her face when I say your name.
[Siren wailing, horn honking]
Marlena: Finally.
Gabi: Okay, look at that. The ambulance is coming, okay? They're gonna-- they're gonna be right here in no time, all right? You're okay.
Marlena: Okay, JJ. Slow, deep breaths. We've got this now, okay? That's good. We've got this.
Chad: I flagged down an ambulance. Paramedics are right behind me.
Gabi: Thank you. Thank you. They're coming. They're coming. You're gonna be okay. Okay, just take deep breaths. Just deep breaths. JJ.
Marlena: JJ, deep breaths.
Gabi: JJ!
Anne: Wow. Wow, jenny from the square. You know, I have not seen her in a while. But if you're--if you're her brother, why are you-- why are you here?
Lucas: I live here for now.
Anne: Oh.
Lucas: Your turn. What are you doing here?
Anne: Well, it is a funny story. Well, no, it's not funny. It's tragic, really. I was in Brooklyn. I was visiting my mother. And yesterday the woman gets all wacko on me about a piece of pie I ate, right? And she straight-up kicks me out. Can you believe that? So I said, ""fine,"" you know? ""The hell with it."" And I--I got a ticket to O'Hare, rented a car, and it ran out of gas, like, two miles down the road. Some luck, right? So then I'm hoofing it here, and this wacko guy comes, tries to steal my luggage. And luckily for me, I keep bottles of wine in my carry-on, so I grab a chardonnay, and I knock this guy into next Sunday. And then I notice Chad's house up the block, and I --and I remember that we were like this when I was at the hospital. So I devise a plan. I'm gonna go ring the bell. I'm gonna ask for refuge, and-- and then this Gestapo wannabe grabs me, and you are not seeming particularly refuge-type, so...
Lucas: After everything you did to my sister, not to mention my niece, really?
Anne: [Sighs] I mean, is that really important right now? You know, really, where's your humanity here? Sense of charity? Look, I have nowhere else to go, okay? And Salem is dangerous. There are some crazies out there.
Lucas: Yeah, there's some crazies in here too.
Anne: Yeah.
Lucas: All right, fine. She can stay.
Anne: Thank you. Yes, thank you. Wow, you know what? You mind? I'm gonna pour myself a drink.
Lucas: Ah, ah, don't do that. Just please stay away from the alcohol, all right?
[Both grunting]
John: Just stay down. Get your ass down, man. Get moving. It's over.
Steve: That was a nice move, john. I couldn't have done it better myself.
John: You got some ties, man? You're so finished.
Steve: Ready for you.
John: First we're gonna tie you up, and then we're gonna lock you up for the rest of your miserable life. How's that feel?
Orpheus: You don't have the guts to kill me right here.
John: What? And stain this nice carpet? Partner, let me use your gun. We'll do this outside.
Steve: Here we go.
[Dramatic music]
[Phone rings]
Kayla: Steve, where are you?
Steve: I'm at the police station. We did it, baby. We captured Orpheus.
Kayla: Really? They have Orpheus in custody. How's john? Is he okay?
Steve: Oh, john's good. He actually did the heavy lifting. He took the guy down with a gun to his head.
Kayla: Are you okay?
Steve: I'm fine, sweetness. Everybody's fine now. Orpheus is going back to lockup. The bomb is defused. Xander's dead. Clyde's been arrested. It's all good. I got to go now. I love you so much.
Kayla: I love you too. They're all okay. They're all okay. And Orpheus is in custody. I mean, this is amazing.
Adrienne: It's all over. Thank God. My brother the hero! He just never fails, does he?
Kayla: No, he doesn't.
Adrienne: Marlena must be so relieved.
Kayla: Yeah, I'm sure. Listen, I got to go find Seth burns and get him to reopen the hospital.
Adrienne: Oh, thank God. Thank God. Oh, my God, I should call Sonny.
Justin: Adrienne. Adrienne, oh, my God. Oh, my God, you're okay. Thank God you're okay. Oh, my God.
Lucas: Why don't you just have a seat, okay? And when Chad comes back, I'll let him decide.
Anne: Okay. So, what, you like to hear Thomas cry in stereo?
Lucas: One's for Thomas, and one's for Arianna.
Anne: Oh. So the little cutie's staying here too. And where's her mom?
Lucas: Her mom is with Chad, checking up on my nephew JJ, who should have called by now. I'm sure there's something wrong.
Anne: Oh, nah. No news is good news. Relax. So, uh... how many rooms in this place anyway? I mean, talk about huge. This is--I mean, I-- you know what? I think if I moved in here, nobody'd notice.
Lucas: [Sighs] Be impossible for anyone not to notice you, Anne.
Anne: Thank you. So why you living here?
Lucas: My fiancée, Adrienne's idea. I'm here to take care of Thomas so Chad can work through losing his wife.
Anne: Poor girl. She was always so... perky. A little full of herself. So your Adrienne, your girl, so she's the one whose brother has just, you know, one eye?
Lucas: Yes, Anne, he has a patch.
Anne: You know, it's funny. I always confused her for Theresa's aunt Kayla.
Lucas: How is that possible? You worked with Kayla in the hospital.
Anne: Well, between you and me, I tried to stay out of Kayla's way. Anyway, now that Theresa's company's folded, I'm probably gonna have to go beg for my job back.
Lucas: Kayla's gonna love hearing about your troubles, I'm sure.
Anne: Yeah, well, I don't think she's gonna be able to help me come back, 'cause I'm gonna need a lot of time off to, uh... look after my mother, so...
Lucas: What, you don't have any siblings to help out or anything?
Anne: No, me and mommy. She had me when she was young, you know? But she's-- talk about pushy. She was always telling me how I should live my life, you know. So I got out of there. I got as far away as I could as soon as I could.
Lucas: Yeah, I know what that's like. Must have been tough.
Anne: Yeah, it was tough, right? Anyway, now that she's sick, I'm-- I mean, I won't have a mom for much longer, so... [Sighs] Now I'm like your sister. I just--it's all about me, and I'm, like, the worst daughter in the world. I just-- [Crying]
Lucas: You're not the worst daughter.
Anne: I am. I'm--you don't know. Can I--
Lucas: No. No, not a chance.
Anne: I'm sorry. I'll take this. I'm sorry. [Sniffling] I'm okay.
[Phone rings]
John: What's going on? Why are we waiting around to give our statement?
Steve: Oh, they said some machine's on the blink. They'll get to us. Want some coffee?
John: No, no, thanks.
Steve: Whoa. Sorry, man.
Marlena: John!
John: Hey, there you are. Oh, baby.
Marlena: I'm so glad to see you. I was terrified!
John: I know. I know. There were some anxious moments, but it's all over now.
Marlena: Oh!
John: Weston's in jail. Xander's gone. And look who we have in there.
Marlena: Oh.
John: There. Hey, hey, hey, hey. What's going on? You're bleeding. What's happened? Are you okay?
Marlena: Oh, john. JJ was shot. I came across him in the square.
Steve: Hey, any word on him?
Marlena: It's too soon to tell, but he's at the hospital, getting help.
[Cell phone rings]
Steve: Sorry.
Marlena: I was afraid I wouldn't see you alive again. I thought we'd both be dead.
John: We found our way back to each other, didn't we? Thanks to my partner. He comes rolling in there in the nick of time. He distracts that son of a bitch just long enough that I can go for the gun. Steve got a shot off and blew a chunk out of his arm.
Marlena: Oh! Oh.
John: You're not gonna have to worry about him anymore. Multiple counts of attempted murder, extortion, not to mention he just shot a cop. He's never gonna see daylight again.
Marlena: Thank you for what you did.
Steve: Oh, couldn't let my partner down. They're ready for our statements.
John: All right, let's give it. I'll be back.
Marlena: Yeah. Okay, okay. Oh! Dr. Evans.
Marlena: Oh, what? Yes. The prisoner says he needs medical help.
Marlena: Oh. Well, I don't care what the prisoner says. That doesn't matter to me. But don't you kind of have to help if...
Marlena: [Sighs] Damn.
[Unsettled music] Thank you.
Orpheus: Marlena.
Adrienne: Hey, hey, hey, everything's fine. Everybody's okay. Why would you rush over here like that?
Justin: Well, I went to the DiMera mansion, and the guard at the gate said that you were taken to the hospital. So I naturally assumed--
Adrienne: Oh, no, no, no, I was escorted to the hospital. I came here to meet with Sonny.
Justin: Sonny, he's here?
Adrienne: Oh, no, no, no. He's fine. He's fine. He and Steve brought Paul in. Paul had been injured. But he's fine too.
Justin: Okay.
Adrienne: And Sonny's just trying to get some rest, and-- wait, what were you-- what were you doing at the DiMera mansion?
Justin: Checking on you. It's a madhouse out there. And the traffic's so bad, I finally just pulled the car over, ran the rest of the way here. And then I had to sneak into the building, had to crawl up two flights of stairs and the fire escape and then called through a window, and then I-- [Sighs] But anyway--
Adrienne: That sounds a little extreme. Why would you do something like that?
Justin: Why do you think?
Jennifer: Where's JJ? Where is he?
Gabi: I'm not sure.
Chad: Oh, no, no. I wish Marlena was here. She knew more about what was going on with JJ than us.
Jennifer: What?
Gabi: Kayla's operating, okay? And I asked her if she knew if he was gonna be okay, and she didn't give me an answer. She didn't say anything.
Chad: But that's because she was rushed, and doctors never make predictions, so just don't take that as a bad sign, all right? He's got a lot going for him.
Gabi: Yeah, yeah, he does. He--he goes on a run every single day.
Jennifer: Yeah, he does. He runs two, three miles a day. He lifts weights. He's in terrific shape. He's strong.
Gabi: Yeah, yeah, he has to. He's gonna make it.
Jennifer: Yeah, thank you. Thank you for taking care of him, and he is gonna make it because of the people who love him.
Gabi: I do. I love him very much.
Chad: He's gonna pull through.
Jennifer: Thank you. And thank you. Thank you just for caring for him and just for giving him help.
Gabi: I'm just so grateful to your son, because he's so amazing and brave and strong. And like you said, he's gonna pull through. I know it. He's gonna be fine. He's gonna make it through this. It'll be okay.
Marlena: Why was a wounded prisoner brought here and not the ER?
Orpheus: They didn't think the emergency room was secure enough for little old me. Imagine that. My arm didn't hurt before. It's killing me now.
[Calm music]
Marlena: Okay, well, I'll-- I'll look at it. You've got to unlock him. Don't even think about it.
Orpheus: Give me a break. I'm about to pass out from the pain.
Marlena: Oh. Well, that's gonna take some stitches. I'll have to sterilize it first.
Orpheus: [Groans]
Marlena: That hurt? Not as much as you've hurt the people in this town. But you feel no remorse, do you?
Orpheus: You know what I regret?
Marlena: What's that?
Orpheus: Thinking that you could be a decent mother to my children. I should have killed you all those years ago.
Marlena: Ah, but you didn't do it. And now you're gonna go to hell.
Orpheus: Oh, I love that. Hell, that's a place you know a little something about. Oh, yeah, I did my homework on you. You made quite the devil, wreaking havoc left and right. You're not only the biggest hypocrite in this town; you're the biggest whore.
Marlena: Oh! That's it, pal. You're gonna--
[Tense music]
Orpheus: You can leave now, son, or die. Your choice. I have some unfinished business with Marlena.
Marlena: Yeah.
[Music intensifies]
Jennifer: I'm gonna see if I can find out anything, okay?
Gabi: [Sighs]
Chad: Hey, hey. Can I get you something? Anything?
Gabi: You know, I always thought maybe something like this would happen, you know--some crazy person would attack him. I just feel like it's my fault.
Chad: Gabi? Gabi, hey, don't go there.
Gabi: I was on the phone with him, Chad. I was talking to him. Maybe if he wasn't...
Chad: Okay, stop.
Gabi: Distracted by my conversation, he would have seen that person--
Chad: Gabi, listen to me. You can't do that. Orpheus is a stone-cold killer. This is on him. Look, you can't--you can't blame yourself. Trust me, I know when Abby died, I blamed myself.
Gabi: But that had nothing to do with you.
Chad: I know, but I-- but I did anyway. That's how I felt, how you're feeling, okay? But in the end, you have to realize that whatever is gonna happen is gonna happen, and all you can do is love them. And I loved Abby, and you love JJ.
Gabi: Yeah. God, I love him so much.
Justin: We were married for a long time, remember? You are the mother of our children. Why would you be surprised that I would be upset if I thought you were in some kind of trouble?
Adrienne: Yeah, okay. I suppose you would be, knowing that our sons would have a tough time if something were to happen to me, okay.
Justin: Well, it's more than that. Why would you think that I wouldn't have a tough time?
Adrienne: I'd rather not answer that.
Justin: [Sighs] Look, Adrienne. I know that things didn't end well between us, but you have to know that you will always have a place in my heart.
[Soft music] What? What?
Adrienne: ""You'll always have a place in my heart""? I'm sorry. That's just the most tired, clichéd break-up line in the book.
Justin: Yeah, okay. It's a cliché. But it happens to be true.
Adrienne: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be unkind. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been this cynical.
Justin: And I don't blame you. I mean, I'm the one that, you know, screwed things up for us.
Adrienne: Okay, you know what? I really don't think we should rehash history here. You know, especially with everything that's going on, we have so much else to think about.
Justin: You're right. I'm sorry. I'm just very relieved that you're okay.
Adrienne: [Sighs]
Justin: You really don't know why I would be so worried? I mean, that--that really just baffles you?
Adrienne: You know what? It doesn't baffle me, Justin. I mean, even given that you feel this connection to me that I do to you too-- I mean, we have a long history together, and we share four sons--but I just would never imagine that you'd sneak into a hospital to see me.
Justin: Well, I really had no choice. Apparently, the Kiriakis name doesn't carry much weight anymore.
Adrienne: Okay, you don't think that this is just a little bit weird? I mean, like I said, I don't mean to be unkind. Where was all this concern when we were married, when you were halfway around the world, having your affair with Elsa?
Justin: I thought we weren't gonna rehash all those things, right?
Adrienne: No, no, we weren't. I'm sorry. I just--it slipped out. I shouldn't have mentioned your affair. It's water under the bridge. I'm marrying Lucas now, and that's what I have to focus on.
Justin: Yeah. About that. This whole... wedding stuff, I mean, it feels--it feels a bit rushed.
Adrienne: What?
Justin: What's the hurry? I mean--
Adrienne: Really?
Justin: Yeah. W-- why do you need to-- I mean, it's not like you're planning to start a family, right? What's the hurry?
Adrienne: What Lucas and my plans are is none of your business.
Justin: You're right. You're right. You're right; it's not my business. I'm sorry. It's just this urgency to get married. It just seems... desperate.
Adrienne: Oh, excuse me? You and I were engaged for, like, two minutes before we got married... every time!
Justin: Uh, it was a lot longer than that.
Adrienne: Oh, not much more than that. And you know what? Wait, you know what? Like I said, why should Lucas and I wait? It's not like we are in our 20s. It's not like we have our whole lives ahead of-- really? Really? What's that look?
Justin: Well, I'm just surprised you even remembered that we were only engaged for a short period of time.
Adrienne: Seriously? What, do you think now I have dementia? That's a very important memory. How could I forget something like that? Please.
Justin: You're right. All right. We were both so young and...
Adrienne: Justin. [Shrieks] Oh, my God! Help! Ouch. Justin! Justin! He grabbed my gun.
John: Who grabbed your--
Steve: What the hell?
John: My God. Get a swat team, quick!
Steve: Move, move.
John: What the hell is she even doing in there? Hey, hey!
Steve: Hey!
John: Come on, guys! Move it!
Marlena: Why don't you use your head for once? This place is swarming with cops. You'll never get away.
Orpheus: Who said I'm going anywhere? I'm tired, Marlena. I'm tired of fighting. I'm done.
Anne: [Sighs]
Lucas: There you go.
Anne: Water?
Lucas: That's water, yes.
Anne: Thank you. Thanks, really, because I don't--you know, I don't really have a lot of people to talk to.
Lucas: Yeah, I'll bet. Listen, Anne, the thing is, um... you know, with my mom, I-- I finally realized that it's not about me at all, you know? It's basically all about her. And I'm sure, with your own mother, you have regrets, you know, like we all do. But what counts is that you're there for her, you know, when she needs you.
Anne: [Sighs] Wow. You're, like, really nice. See, if I tried to talk about any of this with Theresa, she would flip it. She would turn it around in a heartbeat, and it would be all about her and Brady and the little tater tot and--
Lucas: I hate to interrupt you, but I really should finish that report so I can concentrate on my nephew.
Anne: Of course. Yeah, no problemo. Yeah. In fact, I have a--I got a magazine.
Lucas: Okay.
Anne: And I'm gonna--
Lucas: Go ahead.
Anne: Okay, sorry.
Lucas: Yes.
[Playful jazz music]
Anne: This great magazine I got from the airport. It's so great. I'm gonna read it.
Lucas: Great idea.
Anne: It's a great magazine.
Justin: Adrienne, relax. Relax. I'm fine. The doctor that you insisted on dragging in here said I'm dehydrated but I'm gonna be fine. I may not look fine, but I feel fine. I'm fine. I just did a little too much running, a little too much climbing, and then we fought and--
Adrienne: You know what? It takes two to fight. I'm an ingrate. I should have thanked you for rushing over here and all your concern.
Justin: Well, obviously you still care about me. Otherwise, you wouldn't have gotten hysterical when I lost my wind a little bit.
Adrienne: You didn't lose your wind. You fainted.
Justin: Are we gonna fight about that too?
Adrienne: No, we aren't.
Justin: Good. I just hope that we can always find a way to be civil.
Adrienne: The thing is, I don't want to be civil.
Justin: You don't?
Adrienne: No. I want us to be friends.
[Soft music]
Adrienne: Always.
[Machine beeping]
Kayla: So the surgery went well. We removed the bullet and inflated his collapsed lung. He had such rapid and severe blood loss that he slipped into a coma.
Jennifer: Oh, God.
Kayla: The next 24 hours are critical, but he is strong, and he's healthy, so we really hope for a full recovery. I know you guys will understand, but we should limit this to one visitor, okay? So, Jenn, why don't you start? Okay.
[Gentle music]
Jennifer: Hey. I know I probably already told you this before, but... when I was pregnant with you, the doctors told me that I was not gonna have a healthy baby. And you have been proving them wrong ever since. Your dad was so excited to have a son. And, JJ, you've been doing so great since you came back from London. God knows I prayed every single day for you to get through all that craziness and anger, and... and, baby, you did. You did it, because you're strong. JJ, I need you to be really strong right now. You are the glue that holds this family together, and I need you to be stronger than you've ever been. Do you hear me? Please, JJ. I'm gonna hold your hands, okay? And I just need you to squeeze them if you can hear me. JJ, please.
John: Come on, man. Orpheus, let her go.
Steve: Hey!
John: We'll do a trade.
Steve: This isn't gonna work, man!
John: Come on.
Steve: Let's go! Come on!
Orpheus: You know, I thought you might have something like this.
Marlena: What? No, no. That could kill you. Don't do--
[Tense music]
Orpheus: That's the idea. You don't think I'd give you and john boy the satisfaction of throwing me back in a cell to rot.
Marlena: [Gasps]
Orpheus: One more death on your conscience, Marlena. And one more on mine.
[Gun cocks]
Marlena: [Screams]
John: Oh, doc.
Marlena: John.
John: Are you all right?
Marlena: I'm okay.
John: You okay?
Marlena: I'm all right. I'm okay. When it's time to move to underw..
Adrienne: Here, honey. Please drink this. Come on.
Justin: We didn't even know JJ was in the hospital.
Jennifer: Mm. Thank you for being here. It just feels good to be with other parents who understand.
Adrienne: Honey, of course we understand. When Sonny was stabbed, I mean, you were here, and our friends and our family meant the world.
Justin: Is there anyone you want us to call? How about your mom?
Adrienne: Yeah.
Jennifer: I left her a message. And that's just it. All I have is JJ. He--he is my future. So if lose him after losing jack and Abigail, I--I'm-- I'm done. I don't know how to go on from there.
Adrienne: No, no, no. Shh, shh, shh, shh. Shh, shh.
Gabi: That's it. When I saw you close your eyes and knew that you couldn't hear me anymore, I decided that, JJ, I'm never, ever going to take you for granted ever again. Please. Please just get better. Arianna needs you. I need you. Please.
Steve: What the hell happened?
John: Forget about him. He's dead.
Marlena: He got that from my bag. It's a sedative in small doses.
John: Come on, doc. What are you doing? Give it up. He tried to kill you.
Marlena: I'm a doctor! That's what I do!
John: Give it up, honey. Come on; let's go. Come on. It's over. It's over. It's over, baby. It's okay. It's all over. It's all over. It's over, baby.
[Suspenseful music intensifies]","Marlena, Gabi, and Chad tried to help JJ after he was shot. JJ ended up passing out. Steve put the gun on Orpheus. While Steve and Orpheus were talking, John managed to fight Orpheus off and got the drop on him. John tied Orpheus up and he and Steve took him to the police station. Steve told Kayla about capturing Orpheus. Justin ran up to Adrienne and hugged her because he was relieved that she was okay. Anne talked to Lucas about her problems with her mother. Marlena arrived at the police station and was happy that John was okay. Marlena thanked Steve for saving John. A cop told Marlena that Orpheus needed her. She didn't want to help him, but the cop reminded her that she had to do it.",summ_screen
"Gabi: They were all so happy to see you. And the doughnuts were delicious. Oh, wait, actually, you have some powdered sugar right there. Oh, wait. There we go.
Eli: Is it coming off? Well, too many doughnuts for the fill-in dad today, huh?
Gabi: Yeah, well, thank you so much for doing that. Arianna was so happy.
Eli: It made my day too.
Rafe: Finally decided to join us, I see.
Eli: I'm ten minutes early.
Rafe: You need something?
Gabi: Good morning to you too. What happened to you?
Rafe: Hmm?
Gabi: What--
Rafe: Oh. Perp got a little aggressive. Nothing serious. Do you need something?
Gabi: Looks pretty nasty.
Rafe: I'm fine. Like I said, do you need something?
Gabi: Well, I was just walking eli back from arianna's school because sonny couldn't make it to the ""doughnuts with daddy,"" so eli filled in.
Rafe: Well... uncle rafe was available too.
Gabi: I know. I-- [Cell phone ringing] You've just been crazy busy lately, so...
Rafe: [Stammers] I gotta take this. Hernandez.
Eli: Well, I better get to work before I tick off my new partner more than I already have.
Gabi: Oh, wait. Before you go, I actually have... a surprise for you.
[Gentle music]
Chad: [Yawns] Good morning, mrs. Dimera.
Abigail: Morning. What are you doing? I'm working! Hey, give me that.
Chad: Mm-mm, not--
Abigail: Chad, seriously, give me that back. Now that I'm gonna work for dimera, there's so much for me to catch up on.
Chad: And you can do all of that as soon as we're done with our honeymoon.
Kate: Theo, I know. I know I told you that I would tell chad that you're working for me, but that's before he told me that he hired abigail to be the new head of pr at dimera, and I do not trust that she won't run to andre and tell him that I think he's the one sabotaging all my deals.
Jennifer: What deals, kate?
Kate: I'll call you back. Hey, what do you want?
Jennifer: Listen, first thing I-I want to say is that I'm sorry.
Kate: Well, I should hope so, because that was a real hatchet job that you did on me in that rag you call a newspaper.
Jennifer: I was talking about will. Abigail told me everything that happened and the search in memphis turned out to be a dead end.
Kate: Well, thanks for the apology, and, um... so if you don't mind...
Jennifer: Actually, I would like to give you the opportunity to give me a statement, if you'd like, about everything that is going on at dimera right now.
Kate: [Scoffs] There is nothing going on at dimera, jennifer.
Jennifer: Well, my source told me the last three deals you tried to broker went bust.
Kate: What else did deep throat tell you?
Jennifer: Well, apparently, whoever is holding back the deals has the inside track on every move that you make before you make it.
Kate: Well, you know, that is ridiculous and it's also impossible.
Jennifer: Okay, and you seem rattled, so would you care to comment?
Kate: No, I'll pass. But I'm sure our new head of pr would love to make a statement. You have her number.
Jennifer: I do?
Kate: Well, you should. It's your daughter. She's almost as annoying as you are.
[Tense music]
Victor: Any news about your daughter?
Eve: You actually care, victor?
Victor: Maggie says I should be more sensitive.
Eve: I see. Well, that's mighty good of her. It's nice to know that someone around here has a heart. Not that I believe that you're even genuinely interested, but I did speak to jj. Despite the rumors about will, the police say they have solid evidence that my daughter was murdered by ben weston, so...she's gone. She'S...she's gone for good.
Victor: Well, I'm sorry you got your hopes up. But now that you seem to have a handle on reality, I was wondering if I couldn't ask you a favor, for me and for the rest of my family. Could you get the hell out of this house?
[Discordant music]
Brady: [Panting] Hold up. I have something I want to say to you.
Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the ""days of our lives.""
[Soft orchestration]
Eve: Well, so much for you being sensitive.
Victor: Well, because of the highly emotional state that you were in last night, maggie did convince me not to throw your stuff out onto the lawn.
Eve: Oh, and I'm sure it took all her strength to restrain you, victor.
Victor: Well, now that you know what your daughter's status is, I see no need for us to maintain a facade of peaceful coexistence. In other words, pack your bags.
Eve: Well, you keep forgetting that I am your brother's widow, and that makes me family.
Victor: No, that makes you a fortune hunter and a squatter and an opportunistic carpetbagger.
Eve: And that makes you extremely naive if you think I'm not gonna stick around here regardless. Now, I might vacate the premises, maybe, but there's no way in hell I'm gonna give up my new position at titan.
Victor: What the hell are you talking about?
Eve: You haven't heard, victor? You're looking at your new ceo.
[Chuckles smugly]
Brady: I'll bet I'm the last guy you wanted to deal with today, huh?
Eric: Brady, I'm in a bit of a hurry.
Brady: My dad told me that the search for will was a bust.
Eric: Hey. I gotta call you back. Yeah, it's unfortunate.
Brady: Just wanna let you know I'm sorry about that.
Eric: I am too. Sonny and paul, they can... put the past behind them and move on with their lives.
Brady: Just like you and I. We're getting along with our lives without nicole.
Eric: I'll see you around.
Brady: You think she misses us?
Eric: Brady...
Brady: 'Cause I think about it. I mean, it would-- I'd like to think that she does, but... the way that whore went through men, she's probably got another sugar daddy about now. What time is it, anyway?
Eric: Nicole made her decision. I'm not sure what or who was behind it, but the truth will come out. So in the meantime, I put my energy into people who really need it at the horton center.
Brady: That's nice. You're lucky, you know, that you got that--you got that outlet for your pain. See, I'm not so lucky. All I have is this... this--this --this rage inside of me that just can't get out because of what my brother did to me--screwing me over one more time.
Eric: Brady, I'm not doing this with you.
Brady: What do you--what? This is on you. You are gonna pay for this, brother.
Eric: I think you better step back.
Brady: What are you gonna do? What is my ex-con, alcoholic brother gonna do, huh?
Eric: I'm gonna tell you this: You push me, and I'm gonna push back.
Brady: Why don't you hit me? Hit me, come on. Do it.
Jennifer: No--no! Don't do this--don'T.
[Tense music]
Jennifer: Stop! Come on! Can we just try to be a little mature about this right now--try to use a little restraint? You're brothers, for heaven's sake. W-what are you gonna gain by tearing each other apart?
[Cell phone rings]
Brady: Brady black. Yeah. Oh, no, I'll take care of it. I'm on my way. Gotta go. It was really nice running into you.
[Low, tense music]
Eli: How'd you know I like surprises?
Gabi: Lucky guess. [Chuckles] All right, here you go. [Both laughing] I was thinking that it would be great for your first day. [Laughs] I was trying to get the cast of ""chicago pd,"" but they didn't have that. It's filled with all of the best items from that gourmet grocery store next to arianna's school.
Eli: So that's where you went when arianna and i were dunking our doughnuts.
Gabi: I did. I did. And I didn't get you dessert because ari made some of her famous cookies. It's her way of saying thank you for showing up today.
Eli: So I should be thanking her. [Laughs]
Gabi: [Laughs]
Eli: Seriously. Why are you being so good to me?
Gabi: Well, um... what you did for my little girl today was huge. And you've also been really great about this whole... will situation.
Eli: Y-you know, I meant to ask you about that, but... I didn't want to do it in front of arianna. How you holding up?
Gabi: You mean now that we know that... will's not alive? Um... I'm okay, I guess. I mean... I always knew that it was this far-fetched fantasy, but... I did get hope, and... now that that's gone, it's, um, back to reality, so...
Eli: Well... reality's not so bad, is it?
Gabi: Not at the moment, no.
[Sweet acoustic music]
Eli: I'm sorry. I know we agreed to take things slow.
Gabi: Not too slow, I hope.
[Tense music]
Abigail: Okay.
Chad: Mm-mm.
Abigail: Now, chad... you know that I would love... for nothing more than to spend the whole day in this bed you.
Chad: I was hoping you'd say that.
Abigail: But--but--mm-mm. But... if I'm gonna be the head of dimera's pr department, I've gotta be up to speed on all of the fires-- potential fires-- before they start.
Chad: Well, I'm pretty sure we're flame-retardant right now, so...
Abigail: Yeah, except for that mole on the inside, stealing all the company secrets.
Chad: Yeah, you mean andre?
Abigail: No, I don'T.
Chad: Mm-hmm.
Abigail: 'Cause I told you I don't think that he would do something--
Chad: I swear, if he's dragging theo into something illegal, I'm--I'm gonna-- I'm gonna--I'm gonna... [Stammering] Kill him with my bare hands.
Abigail: Okay, easy now. That's good. Come on, put those down. [Laughs] I think this family's probably seen enough bloodshed for one lifetime.
Chad: Now you see how cranky I get when you don't wanna spend time with me?
Abigail: I do. Is this gonna be a problem once I start working?
Chad: I don't know. Uh... probably not, if you wanna spend the rest of the morning with me. What do you say we, uh... one last hurrah before we hit the ground running? Then I'll take you out to breakfast, and I will stare lovingly into your eyes the whole time.
Abigail: Mm-hmm.
Chad: Besides, you can't say no to your boss.
Abigail: Actually, I think I can.
Chad: You...
Abigail: [Laughs]
Chad: Stop that. [Laughs]
Victor: I always knew you had a screw loose. You proved that by marrying my brother. But to even consider the fact that you'd be ceo of my company makes you downright delusional.
Eve: I'm not talking about titan. Talking about basic black. Deimos left controlling interest to me.
Victor: Like hell he did! That swine didn't have the right to leave anything to anyone.
Eve: See, that's where you're wrong, victor. As soon as deimos figured out that you and the rest of this not-so-loving kiriakis clan was hell-bent on unseating him, he quietly and quickly went out and bought out the outstanding shares of basic black. That gave him controlling interest, which he bequeathed to me upon his death.
Victor: That's preposterous. I don't believe it.
Eve: Okay, okay, okay, okay. Feel free to call your attorney, you know, for confirmation, but, um... you know what? Look what I have right here. I got the paperwork. [Giggles] Read it and weep.
[Door slams]
Brady: Granddad! We got a problem. Just found out that eve donovan is--
Eve: Kiriakis. Mrs. Deimos kiriakis. And what'd you find out, brady? That I'm back on top? You bet I am.
[Sneaky music] My digestive system used to make me feel sluggish
Rafe: Seriously?
Gabi: Don't--do not start.
Rafe: Start what?
Gabi: Come on, don't-- you were gonna say something ridiculous, and it's probably something like eli's taking advantage of me.
Rafe: Wasn't gonna say that.
Eli: That's a switch.
Rafe: I was simply gonna point out that this is a police station and not a kissing booth.
Gabi: Except for you and hope, right?
Rafe: Beg your pardon?
Gabi: Oh, come on. You've never kissed hope here? What, are you afraid you're gonna get caught?
Rafe: You plan on working today or what?
Eli: I still got five more minutes before I'm due to start.
[Apprehensive percussive music]
Gabi: I'm sorry.
Eli: You didn't do anything.
Gabi: Just, I don't want him to give you a hard time.
Eli: No, I can handle your brother. Plus... I got my lucky lunch box to protect me. [Laughs]
[Gentle piano melody]
Chad: Okay, duly noted that you don't take orders from anyone, right? That's what you're saying?
Abigail: Mm-hmm, especially kate roberts.
Chad: Well, kate technically is your boss. But I was referring to you not taking orders from me, being your husband.
Abigail: Oh. Oh, okay. Well, I'm sorry. Forgive me for even suggesting that my beloved husband's wish is not my command.
Chad: You are forgiven-- especially now, because I know that it's not really, uh, because I'm your husband that makes you incapable of saying no.
Abigail: Oh, it's--no? Okay, what's the reason, then?
Chad: I think it's blatantly obvious. It's because I'm so incredibly, mind- blowingly handsome.
Abigail: [Laughing] Oh! Yeah, yup, that's it. You nailed it.
Chad: [Chuckles]
Abigail: Those baby blue eyes, that killer smile...
Chad: Oh...
Abigail: And...
Chad: And?
Abigail: Well, okay, there's one other thing.
Chad: Well, go on.
Abigail: One other reason.
Chad: Go on.
Abigail: You do happen to be extremely, extremely sexy.
Chad: You're the-- you're the boss.
Abigail: Yup. [Laughs]
[Squeals]
Brady: Okay, tell me what she's saying is not true.
Victor: Wish to hell I could.
Brady: What is this? Are you kidding me? Wh--no, no, come on. There's gotta be a way to challenge this.
Eve: Oh, you two, stop crying in your beer and get a grip! You actually should be grateful that deimos left me controlling interest, because according to my research, that company has been a money-draining mess for many a moon. And now, with a big cash infusion from titan, it's gonna be the fierce competitor it once was. And it'll put a smile back on both of your grumpy faces, okay?
Victor: You're not gonna get a dime out of me.
Eve: Well, victor, I think I'm gonna get a hell of a lot more than you think.
Brady: What are you talking about?
Eve: Do I have to explain everything to the two of you? Didn't you know that titan is responsible and obligated to pay 80% of all of the operating costs of basic black?
Brady: [Laughs] Since when?
Eve: Since deimos put nicole in charge of it last year. Remember? You know, she did a really good job with the business too. She was quite competent, and if she hadn't skipped town, I probably would've kept her on. But you know what? Let me have that. I will leave you two to stew over the unfairness of it all--poor babies-- while I go wash the, uh, horse smell out of my hair. I tell you, keeping those studs in line... well, can really make a woman sweat.
[Sneaky music]
Brady: What the hell are we gonna do about that?
Victor: I'm not gonna do anything. You are.
Brady: What do you--me? What--what?
Victor: Yes, you. I'm assigning you the job of getting eve donovan out of our company and out of our lives. [Tense music] Copd makes it hard to breathe.
Rafe: Yeah. [Exhaling] Oy. Taking a break already?
Eli: Actually, I'm done.
Rafe: What? There's no way you could've gotten through all those cases.
Eli: I just did.
Rafe: Oh, did you? Oh, okay. Why don't you name the suspects, then, in the, uh... money-laundering case down at the docks?
Eli: Carbonaro brothers and their mobster uncle, alfredo.
Rafe: Pharmacy in suspected meth lab operation?
Eli: Jasper's on the corner of jefferson and mulberry. Suspect is the cashier's boyfriend, who has a prior for selling halo under the bleachers at salem high football games.
Rafe: What are you, some kind of genius?
Eli: My mom thinks so. Really, I'm just a speed-reader with a photographic memory.
Rafe: Damn. Well, in that case, why don't you take everyone's order and get us some coffee?
[Agitated music]
Eli: Why don't you and i get something straight-- right now?
[Soft piano music]
[Both sighing pleasantly]
Chad: [Exhales] Well...
Abigail: [Giggles]
Chad: As much as I would, uh, love to stay in bed all day long, I think that we should get up and, uh, maybe shower, go get some breakfast... enjoy the last calm before the storm. And besides, I am... I am famished.
Abigail: [Chuckles]
Chad: What? What's that-- what's that look about?
Abigail: Will you be honest with me?
Chad: Well...[Chuckles] Yes, of course.
Abigail: Are you sure that you're... you're okay with me coming back to dimera?
Chad: Talking about? I'm the one that hired you.
Abigail: I know. I don't know. If I take the job and it means compromising us or... our family, then... I choose family first.
Chad: Have I told you how much I love you?
Abigail: Not in the last ten minutes.
Chad: [Silly voice] Well, I do. I do--with my whole heart, I do.
Abigail: [Laughs]
Chad: And as long as we... we keep our priorities straight, ain't no one, ain't no thing gonna be able to shake what we have together.
Kate: There she is, salem's next entrepreneur of the year.
Gabi: Well, I'd settle for a listing in ""salem's new business directory.""
Kate: Nope. It's going to happen. Believe me, you have enough of your dad's good business sense that anything you touch is going to become a success.
Gabi: Thank you for saying that. Even though it's not true, but... [Chuckles] Thanks.
Kate: How are you doing?
Gabi: What do you mean? I was gonna ask you the same question. I heard what happened in memphis. I mean... it's just so hard, you know, to not get your hopes up. It must be especially hard for lucas, right?
Kate: I'm so worried about lucas, gabi, I'll tell you.
[Sighs]
Gabi: Yeah, I can imagine.
Kate: But look, I am here to talk about business, all right? I've been following gabi chic online, and I have to tell you, you took a small idea and you turned it into a trendsetting, profitable business. I am so impressed.
Gabi: Thank you. That means a lot, especially coming from you, so...
Kate: Well, a lot of people are going to be saying it. I think ""gabi chic"" is right on the cusp of becoming something really big. And I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse.
[Suspenseful string music]
Jennifer: I guess I don't have to ask what that was about back there.
Eric: You know, I'm trying to rise above brady provoking me about nicole, but he keeps pushing me.
Jennifer: Well, I... I feel sorry for him. But I really believe, in a saner moment, he will see that you're not purposely trying to hurt him.
Eric: One thing's for sure-- he's hell-bent on hurting me.
Jennifer: Yeah. I mean, I get that.
[Chuckles]
Eric: I just can't shake the feeling that brady had something to do with nicole leaving town the way she did.
Jennifer: And he may never admit it.
Eric: Which is why I decided to rise above it. I mean, it's not like nicole... is coming back anytime soon. What's hard is trying to accept it, but I know I need to move on. But I am grateful that I have something to distract me.
Brady: I don't have time to deal with eve donovan. I'm busy with titan, granddad.
Victor: Not anymore. Effective immediately, I'm relieving you of all your duties as ceo of titan.
Brady: What? Why would you--what, what-- don't even tell me you're thinking about putting sonny back in charge.
Victor: That's to be determined.
Brady: Granddad, he's not even here! He's in memphis in a hospital bed because he went on a wild-goose chase to find his ex-husband's ghost, for god's sake.
Victor: I know what my nephew's been up to. He's scheduled to be released from the hospital today. And now that the ghost of will horton has been put to rest, I feel certain that when he gets back to salem, he'll be ready to run the company.
Brady: Damn it, grand-- you know that I'm the better man to run this company.
Victor: What I know is that you're a mess. Traipsing off to canada with a known fugitive, risking your reputation and the reputation of the company... for a woman that was about to leave you anyway.
Brady: That's not fair. You know that's not fair. That situation with nicole, it did not affect titan whatsoever.
Victor: If you hadn't been on the run with that vixen while sonny was stuck on that greek island... we wouldn't have been vulnerable to deimos' backdoor business tactics.
Brady: Hold on. You know damn well that I was not the only one that wasn't on top of that situation.
Victor: No, but it's all on your head now. So you'd better get your act together and smarten up.
Brady: What do you-- what do you mean, ""get my act together""? What does that mean?
Victor: You know damn well what it means. You think I don't know when you're drinking again?
Brady: Come on. It's one--it's a drink once in a while. It's a slip. It's nothing. Granddad, I'm going to a meeting tonight, for god's sake.
Victor: You haven't been to a meeting since you started drinking. Why should I believe you're going to one tonight? Even if I believed that you were sincere and you really wanted to work on your sobriety, you and I both know that that's not a good reason. You have to do it for yourself. Otherwise, it won't stick.
Brady: [Scoffs] You've certainly done your aa homework, that's for sure.
Victor: Yes, well, I have a wife who's an alcoholic and a grandson. Why wouldn't I do my homework? For now, you just take care of this situation with eve like I asked you to.
Brady: Or what? Or I'm out? Is that what you're saying?
Victor: Well, that's up to you, isn't it?
[Sharp violin music]
Rafe: Wait, let me guess. This is the part where you tell me I'm not your boss.
Eli: You're not.
Rafe: Mm-hmm.
Eli: You're my partner. We're equals.
Rafe: Yeah, and I'm just trying to do what good partners do.
Eli: How? By throwing your weight around, trying to prove you're the big man?
Rafe: I was trying to get you up to speed.
Eli: You asked me to make a coffee run.
Rafe: Oh, for god-- you know what? That's what we do to all the rookies, okay?
Eli: Well, I'm not a rookie, rafe.
Rafe: Really?
Eli: All right? I'm a former fbi agent.
Rafe: Yeah. Is this the fbi?
Eli: [Chuckles] You know what? I know you didn't want me to be your partner, okay? And I know that I'm not your favorite person.
Rafe: Okay. And don't sit there and act like I don't have reason for that after what happened with my sister.
Eli: What happened with your sister was that I saved her life! Yes, I took a risk, but not taking it was a bigger one. And you know what? And as far as me taking advantage of her at a tough time? At least I was there when she needed someone to talk to.
Rafe: You know what? Why don't we just put this all to rest, okay?
Eli: You know what? This isn't even about you and me. This is about you and commissioner brady.
[Tense music]
Gabi: You're not-- you're not serious.
Kate: Well, I wouldn't offer if I wasn't serious.
Gabi: Okay, so you want dimera to buy gabi chic?
Kate: Yes, we fold it into countess W. But the best part is, you'd be working for a big company, which means you would have the potential to work your way right up the corporate ladder.
Gabi: That sounds amazing. It's just...
Kate: Just what?
Gabi: Well, I-- well, I really admire you, kate. I mean, you're my role model-- in business, anyway. Just--I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but...
Kate: [Sighs] But what?
Gabi: I've just--I've worked really, really hard on gabi chic. And to just turn it over to a business that... I mean, there are some rumors that dimera's in trouble. And where there are rumors...
Kate: There's really bad pr. We just got a new spin doctor who is going to dispel every false report.
Gabi: Okay, well, I just-- I think that there might be another reason why I... I don't think this will work.
Kate: I'm listening.
Gabi: I just don't think it's a good idea for me to be working with chad again.
Kate: Okay. I understand, and I agree, but these companies, even though they're under the dimera umbrella, you will be reporting directly to me. You'd never even see chad. Gabi, I tell you what: I have a board meeting I have to get to, so why don't you think about this, and if you have any questions, you can call me, and we will reconvene. Hmm? Sound good?
Gabi: Ah, yes, that sounds good. And thank you... again, so much. It means a lot to me.
[Soft dramatic music]
Eric: You know, the horton center... and the people that come there for help have been the best... kind of distraction I could've asked for. I just don't know how I would've got through this situation with nicole without it.
Jennifer: Well, you know, you have a lot of friends and family who care a lot about you too. Including me.
Eric: And I'm thankful for that. It's funny how family was the reason why I came back to salem. Now brady and I can't even be in the same room together.
Jennifer: Well, I think, in time, you will get past what happened.
Eric: I won't hold my breath. It's nice to know I still have a few good friends in my corner. I'm grateful for that. I'm grateful for you. 'Cause no matter... no matter what, you've always had my back. Thank you for that... for always being there.
Brady: I can't believe you're testing me like this.
Victor: I should've done it a long time ago. You haven't been yourself since you came back from that canadian wildlife adventure.
Brady: My drinking had nothing to do with that trip!
Victor: I believe that. It's when you came back and you were forced to deal with the realities that you started slipping. But to even be considered for the ceo spot, you have to prove to me that you're able to... face your demons for more than an hour or so at a time.
Brady: An hour--of course I can do that. I haven't had a drink today. And I don't plan on having a drink today. I didn't have a drink yesterday.
Victor: And I'm supposed to believe that?
Brady: Granddad, I got it under control.
Victor: The hell you do. But if you can get rid of eve... and return basic black to the fold, I'll reconsider your demotion.
Brady: Wow, you-- you are all heart. Something tells me that you're not gonna make golden boy sonny jump through all these hoops.
Victor: Sonny's not perfect. But despite all the distractions, he manages to keep his eyes on the prize. The sooner you can get rid of that succubus eve, the closer you're gonna be to being back in the big leagues.
[Woman giggling]
[Soft dramatic music]
Abigail: Gabi. Hi.
Gabi: Hi, uh, I didn't see you guys there. Hey.
Abigail: How you doing?
Gabi: Good. Busy.
Abigail: We heard about will.
Chad: Yeah, I was, uh-- I was afraid it was gonna turn out that way. I'm sorry.
Gabi: Yeah, you never know how much you want something to be true until it isn'T.
[Chuckles softly]
Chad: I talked to sonny. Looks like he's gonna be getting out of that hospital in memphis in a few days.
Gabi: I just can't believe everything that's happening. I mean...just the thought of will being alive-- even for ari. She just--she misses him so much.
Abigail: How did she handle everything?
Gabi: I didn't tell her that there was a possibility that will might be alive. I didn't want her to get her hopes up and then have her little heart broken.
Brady: There's gotta be a quiet but effective way to get rid of this bitch. And there's no way-- there's no way I'm gonna let eve donovan walk in here and... ruin everything I have just because she managed to get deimos to put a ring on her finger. That's not gonna happen. Come on, come on, come on. Brady, think. What can you do? Yeah. There's only one way to ensure that eve is out of our lives for good, and that's it. [Bangs table] That's it. Evie, your reign of terror is over before it began. [Laughs] Cheers, baby.
[Tense music]
Rafe: So what the hell do hope and I have to do with you and me being partners?
Eli: Oh, I think it has a lot to do with it, given that you're projecting what you feel about the situation on me.
Rafe: Oh, wow, ""projecting."" So you're a shrink now?
Eli: No. But I did pass psych 101, which is how I know that being passed over for commissioner bruised your ego. And you're not happy that your fiancée is now your superior. So since you don't like that your fiancée gets to boss you around, you're compensating for your... feelings of inadequacy by bossing me around.
Rafe: Well, as interesting as your theory is, it's dead wrong. See, if you don't feel like I'm being all that positive and respectful to you, it's only 'cause I don't like you.
Eli: And I don't give a damn, rafe, as long as you don't let your little feelings interfere with our work. [Cell phone rings] Grant here. I got it. We're on our way. [Cell phone beeps] We just got a lead on one of our cases.
Rafe: All right.
Gabi: I better get going.
Abigail: We were just about to have breakfast. You should join us.
Gabi: You know, I would, but I gotta get back to work, so...
Abigail: I hear you. Today is the last day of our staycation honeymoon and then I'm gonna jump back into the fray.
Gabi: Oh, I didn't think you'd be heading back to the station.
Abigail: Oh, actually, I'm not. I got a new job. I got A...well, I got a new old job. I'm going back to dimera.
Chad: Yeah, head of, uh, public relations.
Abigail: Mm-hmm.
Gabi: Whoa, wow, that'S... congratulations.
Abigail: Thank you.
Gabi: Yeah, when I was talking to kate, she mentioned she'd be bringing in a new spin doctor, but I didn't think it would be you.
Chad: You were talking to kate about dimera?
Gabi: Yeah, she offered me a job too.
[Tense string music]
Jennifer: Sorry, sorry, sorry, I've been waiting for this source to get back to me for a week.
[Groans]
Eric: Never ends, does it?
Jennifer: Oh, yes. Good thing I love it. [Laughs]
Eric: You know, I feel the same way about the center.
Jennifer: Well, I am glad to hear you say that, because with you running the place, that just gives me peace of mind.
Eric: Can't run itself without me being there, so I'd better get going.
Jennifer: Oh--oh, wait. Eric, wait. Um... what you said before... just about me being there for you. You've been there for me too. Goes both ways.
Eric: You're a great person, jenn. I'm grateful you're in my life. I'll see you around.
Jennifer: Yeah.
Kate: Abigail. Hi, it's kate. Yes, I have a pr situation that needs your immediate attention. A member of the press has been harassing me. I need you to put a muzzle on her--the sooner, the better. By the way... the reporter in question is your mother.
[Suspenseful music]
Eve: Brady. I really don't want to fight. Your son means the world to me. And... just for the sake of your son, could we just maybe start all over-- start fresh? What do you--
[Knock at door]
Eli: Brady. Got your call.
Rafe: What's going on, brady?
Brady: Well... I have some information on who killed my uncle.
Rafe: You know who killed deimos?
Brady: I do. You're looking at her.","Jennifer overheard Kate's conversation with Theo about Andre sabotaging her. Jennifer told her that she was sorry about Will. Jennifer wanted to get a story about what's going on at DiMera. Kate told her to talk to Abby since she's the new PR at DiMera. Victor wanted Eve to move out of the mansion. Brady ran into Eric at the park. Eve dropped the bomb that she's the new CEO at the company. Brady apologized for the search on Will being a bust. Brady ended up badmouthing Nicole to Eric. Eric didn't want to argue with Brady. Brady was about to fight Eric when Jennifer showed up and broke it up. Victor didn't believe that Eve was the CEO of his company. She told him that she's the CEO of Basic Black. Eve explained how she got the position. Brady showed up to tell Victor what happened and saw Eve with him. Brady wanted to fight her position, but Eve told him that he couldn't do anything about it. Eve expected Titan to pay for the expenses for Basic Black. Victor wanted Brady to take care of Eve.",summ_screen
"Sheila: I'm sorry. I told you I had food poisoning. I am so sorry.
Abe: Excuse me.
[Light music]
Paul: Thanks for stopping by.
Brady: Well, you said you had something important to talk about, and...I assume you meant will.
Paul: Yeah, I did.
Brady: Look, I dropped a bomb on you yesterday about him and sonny, and I left here thinking I shouldn't have told you the truth, maybe. I-I'm sorry about that.
Paul: No, I'm glad you did. I mean, I needed to hear it.
Brady: [Sighs] What, um, what happened? Did you confront will, or did you decide to let it go?
Paul: Yeah, I confronted him. And I set him free.
Will: Hey, sonny, it is me. Again. Um... listen, call me back when you get this. It's not an emergency, but, um, it's important. Okay. [Phone beeps] Where are you, sonny?
John: Whoa! [Marlena giggling] Hey, hey, look at you! What's the occasion?
Marlena: Well, kayla gave me the green light. I'm about to be a free woman.
John: Ohh... sweetheart, this is the best wedding present of all time.
[Laughing]
Marlena: Mmm...mmm! Mmm.
Ben: I don't like being played, claire.
Claire: Well, I am not playing you. Honestly, I can't believe you would even think that, because I've been doing everything I can to help you get ciara so that i can have tripp.
Ben: Everything you can, huh?
Claire: Mm-hmm. Yes. Of course. You and I are a team.
Ben: Right. Except when you decide to throw me under the bus.
Claire: What are you talking about?
Ben: You knew that tripp set me up...and you helped him cover it.
Ciara: So it's true? You planted the evidence to frame ben?
Tripp: Yeah. Yeah, it's true.
Ciara: And wyatt was just covering for you. Why? Why would you do that?
Tripp: Because I knew ben was guilty. Ciara, the guy started a fire that almost killed you and was gonna get away with it too, and I just... I couldn't let that happen.
Ciara: So you--you what, you bought a can of accelerant, put ben's fingerprint on it, and left it near the cabin for the police to find? I did what I had to do. Oh, my god! Oh, my god, you almost ruined ben's life. Are you even sorry?
Tripp: [Scoffs] Far from it! What? My only regret is that it didn't work... and that ben isn't behind bars where he belongs.
Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the ""days of our lives.""
[Soft orchestration]
Claire: Yes. All right... ben, yes. I knew that tripp set you up. But not all along, okay? I swear. And by the time I found out that he had framed you, you had already been cleared. See? [Laughs] No harm, no foul.
Ben: Right. That's easy for you to say.
Claire: Hey, look, ben, the important thing is I managed to score some more points with tripp, all right? And that is good for the both of us.
Ben: Actually, claire, you know what would be really good for me? Is if I went to the police and I had tripp arrested.
Tripp: Ciara--
Ciara: No, don't--don't! Oh, my god, this is unbelievable. Ben swore to me that he didn't set the fire, and he was telling the truth. This entire time you were framing an innocent man!
Tripp: The hell I was! Ciara, come on, ben is the only person who could have started that fire--no one else even knew where you were.
Ciara: Or it could have been an accident.
Tripp: Oh, my god. Why do you keep giving this guy the benefit of the doubt? He's killed people, ciara. Murdered innocent people in cold blood. Has it just somehow slipped your mind? And it wouldn't be so hard to believe that he might try to do it again.
Ciara: He went to therapy, tripp--he's changed.
Tripp: Yes, so you've said, many times. But we're not talking about somebody changing from being a jerk to being totally cool or whatever. No, that's the kind of change I could believe was real, 'cause that happens all the time, in fact. But no, whenever you were once capable of murder... when you have been capable of actually making someone die, how the hell do you know for sure that they're not capable of trying that again? Hmm? No matter how much they said they changed. [Laughs] And then you let ben live with us. You invited him to live with us. So--[Laughs] I knew you meant well, ciara, but not only did you put your own life in danger, but claire's and mine as well, and I had to do something about it.
Ciara: So you broke the law? You lied to me, and not only that, you got my mom in trouble. People think that she planted the evidence, tripp. She could have lost her job.
Tripp: Yes, and I'm sorry that I put your mom through that--that was not my intention. But now that wyatt has confessed, all is clear and all is fixed.
Ciara: Really? All fixed? So you're really okay with wyatt taking the blame for something that you did? What? Tripp, answer me!
Tripp: Wyatt has been well compensated.
Ciara: You know damn well that's not the point. You know, I really thought that you were better than this. But I guess I was wrong. Managing my type 2 diabetes wasn't my top priority.
Abe: These need to be professionally cleaned.
Sheila: Yes, of course. You got it, mr. Mayor.
Abe: And once you've taken those to the shoe repair shop around the corner, I need you to cross the street and bring me the extra pair of shoes I keep in my office.
Sheila: Wait a minute--that means I still have a job?
Abe: For now.
Sheila: [Laughs] You know what, i am so relieved. You won't regret it, I promise you. I promise you won't regret this.
Abe: Look, I am sorry that I doubted you. But in the future... if you get sick, call me and give me a heads up.
Sheila: Well, I kept calling the office--nobody was answering the phone.
Abe: Because that's your job.
Sheila: Good point. [Laughs] Hey, dr. Grant. How are you doing?
Valerie: Yeah, nice to see you too, sheila.
Sheila: Well, I gotta keep going. I wish I could catch up. Gotta keep the boss happy.
Valerie: [Laughs] Okay. What happened to your shoes, hon?
Abe: Don't ask.
Valerie: Okay. Well, it seems like you won't be going anywhere anytime soon, so, um, you got a moment? We need to talk.
Will: Oh, uh...
Marlena: Oh...[Laughs]
Will: I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
John: Oh, no, no, no...
Marlena: No, no, no. We were just, uh, just talking about the good news.
Will: The news?
John: Yeah, yeah. The good news. Uh, doc, she's going home today.
Will: Oh, really? Oh, that's amazing!
John: Yeah, it is amazing. It is amazing.
Marlena: It is.
John: Yeah. Hey, listen, i thought maybe on the way home maybe we could stop off and see your new place, huh?
Marlena: We'd love to see where you and paul are living.
Will: Um...a-actually, um... that's what I wanted to tell you. There's been a change of plans and, um, I'm moving out.
[Soft music]
Brady: Ah, man, I'm sorry. You gotta be hurting inside.
Paul: Yeah, I, uh... I thought I found my soul mate. I didn't even think I believed in soul mates anymore after sonny. Maybe that's why I pushed... pushed him away at first. I was afraid of getting hurt. That's cowardly huh?
Brady: Cowardly? No. Self-protective. I should know. Every time a relationship implodes on me, I vow that I'm done with it, I'm done with love, it's never gonna happen again, and...I don't know, maybe I'm hardwired to be in a relationship, but I always open myself up again. Become as vulnerable as ever. This might be cold comfort right now, and it might be the wrong thing to say, given that you just got out of something, but... man, you're gonna be fine. I'm not worried about you. You'll find love again. You're a good guy. Got a great heart in there.
Paul: Thank you... for all that. Thank you. Um...[Laughs] I mean, I do hope that I find love again... at some point. [Exhales] And I know that I did the right thing. I mean, will's in love with sonny. They belong together.
Brady: Where is will now?
Paul: Uh, maybe he's with sonny? I honestly have no idea. He, uh, he moved out last night.
Brady: What's your plan? I mean...you gonna stay around here by yourself or...
Paul: No. No, that's actually why I called you. I, uh... I wanna let you know that... I'm leaving salem.
Abe: All right, well... we have privacy. [Both chuckle] And, uh, we're sitting... so whatever you wanna say must be pretty serious.
Valerie: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so... dramatic. It's actually good news.
Abe: Oh, well, then don't keep me in suspense.
Valerie: I've just been offered a job back at my old hospital in D.C. Chief of staff.
Abe: Oh, that's, uh, that's-- that's amazing. [Valerie giggling] Congratulations!
Valerie: Thank you!
Abe: Are you going to take it?
Valerie: Well, I haven'T... ruled it out. I wanted to talk to you about it first. I was...thinking you would consider coming with me.
Abe: To D.C.? Y-you mean to live? Well, I-I'M...I'm the mayor. I-I can't leave salem.
Valerie: Well, and I wouldn't expect you to...I mean, at least not right away, but eventually you could come.
Abe: I made a promise to the community.
Valerie: I-I understand that, honey, but lots of couples face choices like this all the time, and they work it out. You know, we could, um... we could just do a long-distance relationship.
Abe: I...I don't think so.
[Quiet music]
Will: Well... I'm pretty sure john officially hates my guts now.
Marlena: No, no, no, he doesn'T. He's just... he's upset for paul, that's all.
Will: So am I, I mean, I-- I feel awful about it. But, you know, paul confronted me and...you know, he deserves the truth about my feelings.
Marlena: You did the right thing. I just wish paul weren't so terribly hurt by this. Truth is...honey, you belong with sonny. You belong together.
Will: Yeah. If I could find him.
John: Will, um, stopped by to, uh, to see marlena... and told us what happened about the breakup. What--what'S...what's going on? I'm sorry, kid.
Paul: Thanks. It was for the best. And I really do know that.
Brady: You got here just in time, dad, because, um, I need a little help talking this guy out of leaving salem.
John: Leave--what--
Brady: Yeah.
John: What--leaving salem?
Paul: I was gonna call.
John: No, no, whoa, now, let'S...slow down here. W-what are you talking about? Where are you thinking about going?
Paul: I-I'm not thinking about going, dad. I've already made arrangements to...move back to san francisco. Yeah, a few weeks ago, mom called and, um, she told me about this experimental program that could help me walk again. When she told me it was based in california, I dismissed it... for obvious reasons. Well, for one reason, really. I didn't want to be separated from will. But since will's no longer an issue anymore, um... I called the clinic last night. And it turns out that they, uh, they still have some openings.
John: Wow, that's great. I'm just gonna miss you like crazy, and of course I'll come and visit, but son... are you sure that you're doing all this for the right reasons?
Paul: Well, I-I honestly, uh...don't think that I'm running away, if that's what you're talking about. I mean, yeah, it would be hard for me to be here in salem, you know, with...will and sonny back together and being around all that, but... mostly I could be with my mom, whom I really, really miss. Um...I mean, I can be hopeful. [Laughs] 'Cause I could probably walk again someday.
John: I understand that.
[Pats leg]
Paul: Dad, as much as I'm gonna miss you... and marlena and my brother... and everyone I've grown to love here in salem, I really do believe that this is what's best for me. I mean, I-I just--I just... I gotta get back on my feet again...in more ways than one.
Claire: My god, you can't turn tripp in!
Ben: What are you so worried about? This guy wyatt got a slap on the wrist.
Claire: Yeah, I know, and it's very different for tripp, because he's got priors, so he could go to jail.
Ben: Aw, what a poor baby, huh? Why should I care?
Claire: Because I could get in trouble too.
Ben: And...
Claire: And I thought we were friends. How did you--how did you find out about all this anyway, really?
Ben: [Sniffs] Saw you and wyatt conspiring at the cafe. I knew confronting you would be pointless, so I followed him... and I got him to tell me the truth.
Claire: Ben, how? How?
Ben: Don't worry. I didn't hurt him.
Claire: So much for small favors. Well... now that you know the truth about tripp, are you gonna tell ciara?
Ben: I already did.
Ciara: You keep saying that ben hasn't changed, but you're the one who hasn'T. I don't get it. I thought you were done framing people after what you did to my aunt kayla.
Tripp: I was! What-- [Stammers] Ciara, I didn't think of it that way. I thought of it as protecting you, okay? I didn't know how else to do that--I was desperate.
Ciara: Yeah. I'd say so. How did you even know how to transfer ben's fingerprint?
Tripp: Old case my dad told me about.
Ciara: Hmm.
Tripp: Then since ben was living in our loft, it was easy to lift what I needed.
Ciara: And claire? How does she fit into all this? Was she in on it the entire time?
Tripp: No. No, she just figured it out recently. Then when your mom and rafe came to question me, she offered to help.
Ciara: So that's what you two were talking about when I ran into you earlier? Oh, my god. You lied right to my face? And not just then--you've been lying to me since the day ben got arrested based on evidence that you planted!
Tripp: Ciara, ciara, ciara, please, just--you-- you have to know, I-- I was worried about you. I thought that he tried to kill you, and I thought he was gonna try it again. I-- I did this for you.
Ciara: No. Tripp, you did this for yourself.
Will: I went to tell sonny about my breakup with paul last night, um... but when I got there, adrienne told me he left town.
Marlena: Did she say why?
Will: She said he was struggling to come to terms with the fact that I was gonna be with paul and needed to figure out what he was gonna do with his life.
Marlena: And she doesn't know where he is.
Will: He took the titan jet.
Marlena: Ooh.
Will: I-I tried to ask victor for the flight plan, but you know he's not my biggest fan. I think his exact words were, um... ""my nephew is better off without a pathetic waffler like you.""
Marlena: Wow. I'm sorry he spoke to you like that.
Will: I called sonny maybe a dozen times, but he hasn't answered.
Marlena: You know what? Give it some time. I think...when he finally hears your messages, I think he'll call you back.
Will: He has to come back.
John: Well, this, uh... facility really looks top-notch, paul. Success rate is really... it's impressive. It's off the charts. Your mom did a lotta research.
Brady: Come on, dad. You're supposed to be talking him into staying.
John: Brady... as much as I want paul to stay here, I can't be selfish. I know this is what he needs to do.
Brady: Yeah, I know. I know it too. Just gonna miss my little baby brother.
Paul: I'll miss you too. But you know what, I'm gonna be video chatting you guys all the time.
John: [Laughs] Oh...so how much time do I have before all this happens here? When do I have to let you go?
[Knock on door]
Paul: Uh, well, uh... I think there's your answer.
Claire: Ben, you know what? The more I think about what you did... I-I actually think you did the right thing. I really do, 'cause now ciara will be furious with tripp.
Ben: Well, she might be furious with you too. She knows you paid off wyatt.
Claire: No, I'm used to her hating me--that's fine. Besides, ben, if this gets her and tripp to break up, all of this will be worth it. [Laughs] But... like I said, you cannot... you cannot tell the police about tripp. All right?
Ben: Yeah, no promises.
Claire: Come on, ben, you can't hurt him either.
Ben: The guy set me up.
Claire: Okay, yeah, and now you're working with me to steal his girlfriend, all right? So maybe you're even.
Tripp: Wait, uh... so how does framing ben benefit me?
Ciara: Because you were jealous of him. You figured if you could set him up, you would get rid of the competition--
Tripp: Ciara, this has nothing to do with jealousy. The guy's a criminal.
Ciara: And you reminded me of that every single day. After my mom dragged ben out of here in handcuffs, you worked extra hard to make sure that i lost all faith in him. You hammered home that there was no longer any doubt that he tried to kill me, and I fell for it. I wanted ben out of my life. I wanted him out of all of our lives. I packed up his stuff and... and then you and I slept together for the first time.
Tripp: [Small laugh] So... so what are you thinking? That i manipulated you? 'Cause that is--is totally unfair, ciara. I asked you over and over again to make sure that you were ready, because I didn't want to pressure you. And you said you were. I thought this was something we both wanted.
Ciara: [Whispers] Yeah. I thought it was something i wanted because I didn't know the truth.
Tripp: Okay. Okay, I get it now. So if...if ben had still been an option, you would have... you'd have sent me packing. And you sure as hell wouldn't have made love to me.  Pirate girl  ahoy!!!!!
Valerie: Abe, you understand chief of staff is an extraordinary opportunity.
Abe: If that's what's important to you.
Valerie: Well, it's not all that's important to me, honey. You are important to me too, obviously.
Abe: But not important enough for you to...pass on this extraordinary opportunity.
Valerie: That's not even fair. Abe, this isn't a competition between you and my career. And if that's what you think this is, then I'm very disappointed.
Abe: Disappointed? That I want you near me? When you love someone, you... you want to go to bed with them at night, you want to wake up to them in the morning. And the thought that you-- maybe it won't be another continent but a two-hour flight away is... it's just not something I want.
Valerie: So you want us to be together, but on your terms. Meaning you get to stay in your prestigious job as mayor, but i have to turn down this amazing opportunity... so that we're together every night and every morning. So that you're never alone. Well... to hell with that.
Sheila: Ooh. Problem?
Luke: Hey. I'm luke, your new physical therapist.
Paul: Hi. Well, I'm, uh--
Luke: I know who you are. Paul narita, star pitcher. Big fan.
Paul: Thanks, uh... [Laughs] Well, just so you know, I wouldn't normally have you flying all the way from california just to escort me back to the clinic. But, uh, my somewhat overprotective mom, she arranged this and, uh, she didn't want me to lug all my luggage by myself and deal with the chair.
Luke: Well, I'm happy to assist. In fact, I'm honored. You're one of my idols, and not just because you're a great pitcher, but... when you came out a few years back, it actually gave me the courage to come out as well. So thank you.
Paul: Thanks, luke. I'm glad I could help. You know what, maybe, uh, you could return the favor by getting me out of this chair.
Luke: [Laughs]
[Soft guitar]
Claire: So now that tripp and ciara are done... I wonder how long it'll be before tripp turns to me for comfort.
Ben: Huh. Well, I hope you two end up happy together.
Claire: Thank you.
Ben: But as far as our little alliance goes, it ends here.
Claire: Wait, what? Why?
Ben: Because I don't trust you.
Claire: [Chuckles] Really? You, the necktie killer, don't trust me?
Ben: You're a loose cannon, and I don't like deceiving ciara.
Claire: Okay. Yeah.
Ben: Yeah.
Claire: Might as well stop while we're ahead.
Ben: Hmm.
Claire: But here's the thing. Tripp and ciara can never know that we were working together.
Ciara: I'm just saying I don't like that when we first made love, you were lying to me.
Tripp: I wasn't lying about how I felt about you. I love you, ciara, and I thought you loved me too.
Ciara: I do.
Tripp: Are you sure about that? Are you sure you didn't just hook up with me because I made you doubt your precious ben?
Ciara: No.
Tripp: Yesterday, you said that ben admitted that he was into you. But you didn't feel the same way? Was that a lie? Do you have feelings for ben? Lean on me,
Tripp: I knew there was something more going on between you and ben ever since you got back from that cabin. You had this--this bond. I mean, it was obvious.
Ciara: No. You have it all wrong.
Tripp: Be honest with me! Look me in the eye and tell me you don't have feelings for ben. I guess I have my answer.
[Small laugh]
Ciara: Wait, tripp. Listen to me. My feelings for ben, they don't matter, they don't mean anything. This is about us.
Tripp: No. There is no more us.
Ciara: What?
Tripp: Not anymore.
Ciara: Tripp--
Tripp: I have to get back to work.
[Heavy music]
Sheila: Well, you wanna talk about it?
Abe: No.
Sheila: Okay.
Abe: Valerie's been offered the, uh, position of chief of staff at her old hospital in D.C. She wants to try a long-distance relationship.
Sheila: Long distance? Mmm. Those never work out, no way, no how. Mmm.
Abe: Not for me, it doesn'T.
Sheila: But on the other hand, chief of staff? Man, val's been chasing that job since me and eli were kids. Wow. Ha. I'm so proud of her. Aren't you?
Abe: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, of course. It's just that I...
Sheila: It's just you're too damn selfish to be happy for her?
Will: Adrienne and justin are working on victor now, trying to get access to sonny's flight plan.
Marlena: Knowing those two, they will wear him down.
Will: I hope so. In the meantime, though, I was wondering if maybe I...you know, should check in on paul. I'm sure he doesn't want to see me. I-I don't wanna make things worse. What do you think?
Marlena: Um, I-I think I'd wait on that. John and I, you know, we'll be here for him.
Will: Yeah. I-is it asking too much to, you know, to maybe be friends?
Marlena: Maybe in time. [Phone rings] What? Who is it?
Will: It's adrienne. Let's hope she knows where sonny is.
Brady: So luke, you must do a lot of traveling for your job. I mean, is that hard on your partner? How does that work?
Luke: This is sort of the exception. But actually, I'm not seeing anyone right now.
Brady: Hmm.
Paul: Hey. [Laughs] Uh... dad, I want you to know that, um...I'm sorry. I don't mean to leave you with black patch in a lurch. And with steve gone too, it's just gonna be you flying solo for a while.
John: Hey, hey, hey. Don't worry about that for a second. All you have to focus on right now is just getting yourself right. Okay?
Paul: You know, I also want you to know that... I--[Sighs] I'm gonna miss working alongside with you. And not just because you taught me so much but also because... [Sighs] I'm just very grateful for all the time we got to spend together and... and make up for all the time that we lost as father and son and... I mean, this isn't all of it, of course, but it's a good start.
John: Oh, it's a great start. It was A...a great beginning.
Paul: Yeah, and as you know, um... [Chuckles] I grew up thinking that my father died when I was young and, um... I used to lie awake in bed thinking what kind of man my father was. And then I met you. And I saw the way that you cherished marlena, and... the way you protected your family and the way you did everything right, and you always fought for what was right. Look, I know I've said this to you many times over or at least a version of this, but... you have surpassed every expectation I've ever had about being a father.
John: [Whispers] Thanks, kid. So proud of you. A lot of reasons... number one being that big heart of yours. Which you will always keep open. I love you.
Paul: I love you too, dad.
John: Ah...
[Emotional music] You're headed down the highway
Abe: I'm the selfish one? Val's asking me to give up my life here.
Sheila: But you're asking her to give up her life in D.C. Okay, look, your girl gets her dream job, and you expect her to turn it down so she can keep your sorry ass warm at night? And you ain't even put a ring on it? Child, please. Sounds selfish to me. Not to mention sexist.
Abe: Why don't you go answer phones at the office.
Sheila: Okay, boss. I'm just telling it like it is.
Will: [Sighs] Adrienne doesn't have any news. Victor won't divulge where sonny is.
Marlena: I'm so sorry. Gotta be patient. I'm sure that you and sonny will have your happily ever after just like john and I do.
Paul: Well, so I, uh... guess this is it.
John: Yeah. And doc's gonna be really disappointed she didn't get a chance to say good-bye.
Paul: Well, this isn't really good-bye. I'm gonna be video chatting you all the time and skyping you.
Brady: Yeah, you'd better be doing all that.
[All chuckle]
Paul: It's funny, I... it's kind of like a whole circle thing happening here. I mean, I came to salem needing surgery on my shoulder, and now I'm leaving to recover from another injury.
Brady: You gotta stop being such a klutz, man.
John: Hero.
Brady: Hero, I mean.
John: He meant hero. You can't take him anywhere.
Paul: Well, the, uh, the circumstances may be similar, but I'm definitely leaving salem a better man than when i arrived. I'm not hiding anymore. And I'm not pretending to be anyone I'm not. And for that, I do owe sonny and will a lot.
Luke: Who are sonny and will?
John: That's A...long story. I'm sure paul can fill you in on the flight back. Um...speaking of which... time to go.
[Soft music]
Paul: [Exhales]
Claire: Hey, tripp.
Tripp: Hey.
Claire: I-I ran into ben. Apparently, wyatt told him about you setting him up.
Tripp: Yeah. And ben told ciara.
Claire: Yeah, I know. Have you talked to her?
Tripp: Yeah.
Claire: And?
Tripp: We broke up.
Claire: God, tripp, I am so sorry, really.
[Sighs]
Tripp: Me too.
[Unsettling music]
Ben: Hey. Hey, hey, hey, hey! Ciara. You okay?
Ciara: I just confronted tripp. We're done.
Ben: Do you wanna talk about it?
Ciara: No. No, I can't talk about it, especially not with you.","Sheila vomits on Abe's shoes at the police station, proving that she was sick. Abe agrees to let her keep her job and orders her to have his shoes cleaned, telling her to call next time she gets sick. Brady goes to Paul's apartment where Paul tells him about his breakup with Will and announces he will be leaving Salem to go be with his mom in San Francisco where she found him a clinic doing experiments that could help him walk again. John joins Marlena at the hospital, who tells him that she is being released from the hospital. Will comes in and tells them about his breakup with Paul. Ben questions Claire about covering up Tripp framing him when they were supposed to be working together. Claire tells him that it's for the best if it leads to Tripp and Ciara breaking up as long as Ben doesn't turn Tripp in to the police. Tripp and Ciara argue about Tripp framing Ben, with Tripp feeling he did it to protect Ciara while Ciara feels he was just jealous of Ben. Ciara feels lied to then Tripp accuses her of having feelings for Ben. When Ciara doesn't deny it, Tripp breaks up with her and declares they are done.",summ_screen
"Claire: Hey.
Ciara: Hey. Where you been?
Claire: Just taking some specimens down to the lab.
Ciara: What kind of specimens?
Claire: I don't know. I was afraid to ask.
Ciara: Well, I've been reading to a sweet old lady.
Claire: Oh, lucky you.
Ciara: Luckier than you think--she wanted me to read her ""fifty shades of grey.""
Claire: Ahh! Ew.
Ciara: Yeah.
Claire: [Groans] So you're liking this candy-striping gig?
Ciara: Yeah, I mean, keeps me from thinking about my mom all the time.
Claire: Have you-- have you been to seen her?
Ciara: No. The prison only allows inmates, like, four hours of visiting a month.
Claire: I'm so sorry. Well, when you do go see her, I don't know, could I maybe go with you?
Ciara: Yeah, totally.
Abe: Oh, hey, hey. Perfect timing.
Valerie: Ah.
Abe: These are for you.
Valerie: Ah! How did you know these are my favorite?
Abe: I guess I just got lucky.
Valerie: Well, there's an empty vase in my office and these will really brighten up the place.
Abe: Oh, wonderful. Are you off duty?
Valerie: I just need to return one more call, and then we can go.
Ciara: Who are you calling?
Claire: Theo.
Ciara: Why?
Claire: Hey, Theo. You gotta get over here ASAP. Your dad is about to go out with you-know-who.
Paul: Hi.
Sonny: Hey. Thanks for meeting me here.
Paul: First time I've taken a meeting in a hotel hallway. What's going on?
Sonny: Well, you know how my mom was supposed to marry will's dad tonight? My dad shows up and stops the wedding.
Paul: He didn't.
Sonny: He did. My mom doesn't know what she wants. Lucas wanted to kill my father. So I sort of suggested that, you know, they all figure out what they want.
Paul: They being...
Sonny: All three of them.
Paul: You didn't lock them in there together, did you?
Sonny: Well, I wouldn't say I locked 'em in.
Paul: But you're sitting in this chair so they can't get out.
Sony: Exactly. Here, pull up a chair. Why'd you wanna meet me?
Paul: Well, I wanted to tell you in person that... the Hernandez family business is getting their first shipment on a titan cargo ship tonight.
Sonny: You're gonna be there?
Paul: Yeah, Steve and I will both be there. Hopefully, we'll find out what it is they're shipping.
Sonny: And if it's legal.
JJ: I swear to you. That girl meant nothing to me. I was out of my head, drunk. Gabi, I don't want to lose you. Please give me another chance.
Gabi: It's not that I don't want that. But JJ, I don't... I don't want to get hurt again.
JJ: I swear to you. You won't.
Gabi: How can you swear that? How can you say that? I get--I get that you did not intend for it to happen the first time. I understand, but... doesn't mean that it won't ever happen again.
JJ: I deserve that. Trust has to be rebuilt. Put me on probation. That's all I ask. If you give me another shot, I will treat you better than any guy has ever treated any woman. Ever. I'll never lie to you. And I will never hide things from you again.
Gabi: I know you want that to be true.
JJ: It is true! You heard what I said to Rafe. I will never give up on us. And if you let me, I'll spend the rest of my life making you happy.
Chad: You know... I know you're--you're too little and too young to understand what I'm about to say. You know, but I'm just gonna go ahead--I'm gonna say it anyway. See, I think I'm starting to have feelings for Gabi. [Stammers] Feelings, like more than just a friend. You like her, right? I mean, I see the way that you look at her. You love Arianna. What if--what if it just ended up being, like, the four of us? You know, that'd be pretty cool. I don't think Abby would want us going through life alone. Thanks, you're a lot of help.
[Dramatic music]
Valerie: I'm ready to go.
Abe: Oh!
Valerie: So where are we having dinner?
Abe: Well, I will take you anywhere you want. [Chuckles] The restaurant scene here is a lot more cosmopolitan than it used to be.
Valerie: You know what I'm feeling like? Home cooking.
Abe: Uh, uh... well, Theo likes my cooking, but I don't know if--
Valerie: I'm talking about the Brady pub.
Abe: [Laughs]
Valerie: Kayla says that's what's on the menu there and I've never been, so.
Abe: That's right. The Bradys didn't have the pub when you were in Salem before.
Valerie: It was quite a while. Abe; yeah, it was. I hadn't even made detective yet.
Valerie: Look at you now, Mr. Mayor.
Abe: [Laughs] Well, you know, we've both done all right. Shall we go?
Valerie: Lets.
Abe: All right. All right. Hey, Theo.
Theo: You're about to make the biggest mistake of your life!
Abe: What are you talking about?
Theo: Her.
JJ: Come on. Me making every day of your life the best day you ever had? That's not all too bad, right? I love you, Gabriella Adriana Josefina Hernandez.
Gabi: How do you know my confirmation name?
JJ: I asked your mom because I want to know everything about you. Gabi, we're so good together. What we have is special. If I hadn't been so messed up about my sister, this whole incident would never have taken place. Can we please... please try again?
Gabi: Okay. Yeah, let's try again.
JJ: You're never gonna regret this. I promise you.
Abigail: I can't.
Andre: What are you doing? Go to Chad.
Abigail: I can't. I can never go back to him.
Ciara: That looks serious. What's Theo got on her?
Claire: Shh, just listen.
Abe: Theo, I think you had better explain yourself.
Valerie: No, Abe, it's okay.
Theo: No, I heard you on the phone. You lied. You told someone that you were walking in central park.
Valerie: Oh.
Theo: No, no, no. Central park's in new York city.
Abe: Theo, you shouldn't have been eavesdropping.
Theo: Dad, I wasn't eavesdropping; I just heard it.
Abe: I'm sure there is a reasonable explanation.
Valerie: Well, I'm not so sure how reasonable it is. I was talking to my department head in D.C. And, um... I hate to admit this, but Theo's right. I was lying to him. I was supposed to be delivering a lecture in new York, and-- and I canceled so that I could stay here in Salem. I just couldn't leave you without knowing for sure that you weren't in danger anymore.
Abe: I'm sorry that I got you into an awkward situation.
Valerie: Oh, no, I was doing exactly what I wanted to do. It was my decision to let my boss think that I had delivered the lecture.
Theo: Wait, wait, wait. Okay, so why didn't you tell him the truth?
Abe: Theo.
Valerie: I was trying not to stir up any trouble. And here I am causing it.
Theo: Yeah, you are.
Abe: Look, would you mind waiting for us at the elevator just for a minute.
Valerie: Of course.
Abe: Whatever Valerie lied about, it is her business. It has nothing to do with us.
Theo: But dad, come on--
Abe: No, no. Drop this now. Now Valerie and I are going to dinner. We're old friends. We have a lot to catch up on. And if and when you ever see her again, I want you to apologize to her and be nicer. Do you understand?
Theo: I'll see you at home.
Paul: So I'm guessing your uncle Deimos doesn't know that you hired me.
Sonny: That's true. Yeah, he would hate that we're going behind his back. You know how he's like Mr. Macho Kiriakis.
Paul: He drives you crazy.
Sonny: You don't know the half of it. I'm telling you. So you and Steve, when you check out the shipment, make sure he doesn't find out.
Paul: Yeah. We'll take care of it.
Sonny: Hey, I'm sorry that I'm having you work so late.
Paul: It's not a problem.
Sonny: And derrick, he's gonna be okay with it?
Paul: Yeah, you know, he knows I'm a private investigator and that we work weird hours.
Sonny: Good. Sorry, I just didn't want to cause problems between the two of you.
Paul: You know, derrick's boss at the hospital always asks him to work late all the time, so we're used to making adjustments.
Sonny: That's good. And thank you for taking this job. I really appreciate it.
Paul: Yeah, anything for an old friend.
Abigail: Just a short time ago, I was willing to live an entire life away from my family. I mean, what if I have another breakdown?
Andre: Abigail, I know that you're still fragile. And that you were suffering from PTSD, but that's in your past now. And your grandmother, she diagnosed you correctly. Don't you want Chad to know that you're alive and in recovery?
Abigail: I'm hiding in the attic of my mother's house! Does that sound like recovery to you? Just stop pressuring me.
Andre: No, no, no, no. It's just that... Chad is alone with your son. I know my brother. I know the kind of pain he's in. And there's a void in his life, and you're the only one who could fill that void. Don't you want to go over to my brother and show him that you are better now? Your life... is right over there. All you have to do is reach out and take it back.
Abigail: I think maybe you're right.
Chad: Hey. I'm glad I got your text.
Gabi: I have to talk to you.
Chad: Okay, here, sit. I actually have to talk to you too.
Sonny: [Laughs] What are you doing with that stuff?
Paul: Well, I thought that you might be here all night, so I went to housekeeping and I grabbed you this.
Sonny: That is so nice of you. Thank you.
Paul: Well, I hope this plan of yours works out the way you want it to.
Sonny: Me too. Wait--what-- what do you have in the bag?
Paul: In here? Oh, uh, snacks.
Sonny: Yeah? What kind of snacks?
Paul: Chips, some jelly beans, chocolate chip cookies. You know, the basic food groups.
Sonny: You don't happen to have any milk in there, do you?
Paul: Oh, it's in there. And a cup for the... the dipping of the cookies.
Sonny: Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Paul: Yeah, well, I think giving your parents and Lucas an opportunity to work things out is really great. I mean, it's weird, but it's pretty great. Well, I-I gotta get to work. But I'll stay in touch.
Abigail: [Panting] Oh, my god.
Andre: What happened?
Abigail: You're asking me what happened? You saw his face when Gabi walked in there. You saw how happy he was to see her!
Andre: Yeah, but she works for him; they're friends.
Abigail: I know Chad. And they are more than just friends. He is falling in love with her.
Andre: You're wrong. I told you before. I know my brother. The only woman he loves is you.
Gabi: Are you and Thomas having a boys' night? Am I interrupting something?
Chad: No. No, no, no. Absolutely not. So what'd you want to talk about?
Gabi: Well, I wanted to talk about us.
Chad: Me too. That's why I was--
Gabi: I was gonna tell you--
Chad: Again, okay. You go.
Gabi: I wanted to say thank you.
Chad: For what?
Gabi: Well, for, uh... keeping an eye on what's really important. Which is that we're friends now. You know, and... just happy that... we didn't, you know, make a mistake that could ruin this potentially. Listen, I just got back-- I was just talking with JJ and he wants another chance. So I think I'm gonna give it to him.
Chad: Great. That's great.
Abe: So tell me about your life in dc. Apartment near DuPont circle?
Valerie: [Laughs] I have a very nice little place I share with the ficus tree I'm trying to keep alive.
Abe: [Laughs] So that's it? Just you and your ficus tree?
Valerie: I would like a dog. I'm crazy about pugs. But with my schedule, it just wouldn't be fair.
Abe: You work a lot of hours?
Valerie: Yes, but it's very rewarding work.
Abe: You know, you mentioned the head of your department. Do the two of you have a good relationship?
Valerie: I'm so tired of talking about me. I want to hear about you. How'd you get to be the mayor?
Abe: Well, I was commissioner of police and I was approached about running. So I went for it. It's actually round two for me.
Valerie: Wow.
Abe: I just wish the job didn't take so much of my time. I feel like I'm not there for Theo as much as I should be. I apologize for the way he acted tonight.
Valerie: Oh, listen. He's very protective of you. I get it; I think it's sweet.
Abe: I think I told you that he's on the spectrum. He's very high functioning, but his thinking can be pretty concrete.
Valerie: That aside, any kid in his situation would have his guard up about me. My son would probably act the same way.
Abe: You told me you have a ficus tree and you never told me you have a son?
Valerie: Well, I wasn't trying to keep it from you. It just never came up.
Abe: You're not with his father?
Valerie: Well, he hasn't been in the picture for a lot of years.
Abe: You know, after Lexie died, I found out how hard it is being a single parent. It's not impossible. And it is so worth the effort.
Valerie: I'll drink to that.
Steve: There you are.
Paul: Hey. Thanks for meeting me out tonight. I really didn't want to investigate Eduardo Hernandez by myself.
Steve: No thanks necessary.
Paul: And I didn't want my in on it. He and Eduardo, they go way back.
Steve: Yeah, they do. I'd imagine it'd be hard for your dad to be objective about him. Now I don't know what Hernandez is into these days, but anything's gotta be better than killing people for a living.
Paul: Yeah, but that doesn't mean that he's squeaky clean. I mean, it's kind of interesting that he's not telling Deimos Kiriakis what he's shipping.
Steve: Definitely a red flag.
Paul: Or maybe prove that he's on the up and up.
Steve: Either way, we got a job to do.
Pau: What's in the bag?
Steve: A surprise. Let's do it.
Gabi: Hey, sleepy buddy. That's decaf, right?
Chad: So what-- what made you change your mind?
Gabi: Well, I, uh... I went over to the police station. And I heard JJ tell Rafe how bad he feels about everything and how much he loves me and how he's not gonna give up on us. I don't know. It got to me. And then Rafe left us alone and JJ, he begged me that he's gonna do whatever it takes to make it up to me, and that he's never gonna make me feel this way again. I don't know.
Chad: Sure. You believe him? 'Cause if he does it again, then he's gonna have to deal with...with me. So if that's is what you want...
Gabi: I do. I mean, you know, you were the one that said, why...why ruin a great friendship?
Chad: [Indistinct]
Gabi: I know Abigail's the only person you'll ever really love.
Chad: You don't have to--
Gabi: That kiss was...
Chad: Let's just... not overanalyze it.
Gabi: Yeah.
Chad: We're good.
Gabi: Yeah, we're still friends?
Chad: Yeah, sure.
Gabi: Good. Glad we're both on the same page.
Abigail: Chad doesn't love me anymore. He wants Gabi now.
Andre: But that's not true.
Abigail: I made his life hell for months. And then I let him believe that I was dead, but you-- you want me to walk up to him tonight and say, ""hey, guess what?"" You know what that would do? It would ruin him for the second time. You know, maybe... maybe if he hadn't found someone else...
Andre: I keep telling you., You don't know that.
Abigail: I have loved that man for years. I know him. And I saw the way he looked when Gabi walked in. It's too late. You know, maybe-- maybe if he had been alone or something, there could have been a chance for us, but not now.
Andre: You don't have to make a decision tonight. You know, even... if Chad was attracted to Gabi, that's because he thinks you're dead. You're the love of his life. I know that for a fact. And how about Thomas? Even if it didn't work out between you and Chad, doesn't Thomas have a right to grow up with his mother by his side to guide him? Isn't he... isn't he worth reclaiming your life?
Claire: There you are. We've been looking all over for you.
Theo: Well, I went for a walk. I needed to think. All right, look, that Valerie, she's playing my dad.
Ciara: When she explained why she told the guy that she was in new York, it sounded like the truth.
Claire: No, no, Theo's right. She's definitely up to something.
Ciara: Why do you think that?
Claire: Well, why would she have to lie to her boss about skipping some dumb lecture to help take care of Theo's dad? You know, what boss is gonna be mad about that?
Theo: That's exactly what I think.
Claire: Yeah, she probably wasn't even talking to her boss.
Theo: Right.
Claire: Really wish I knew who was on the other end of that phone call.
Theo: I mean, I bet we can find out.
Ciara: Theo, you heard your dad. He wants you to leave Valerie alone.
Claire: Hey, no. He can be nice to Valerie, and we can still get the goods on her. My grandfather and my uncle Paul would know exactly how to do it.
Ciara: Theo, if you get caught, you could really screw things up with your dad. Valerie's an old friend. And besides, he's not the kind of guy that gets conned by people. He was a cop. He's the freaking mayor.
Claire: Hey, Ciara, even really smart dudes can be total morons about women. You know what I think that we should do first? I think that we should go online and find out everything we can about the good doctor.
Theo: You're right.
Claire: Yeah. And then if we find enough dirt on shady Val, your dad will have to believe us.
Shawn: What are you talking about, Claire?
Abigail: You're right. I have to do-- I have to do what's best for Thomas. No matter what.
Andre: What's best for Thomas is you.
Abigail: I have to go. I think my mom is probably really worried about me.
Andre: Yes, go home. You get some rest. Oh, and I have something for you. This phone is not traceable. You call me--whatever it may be. You call me if you change your action, yes?
Abigail: Why are you being so nice to me?
Andre: You're the only family I have left. Are you gonna stay in Salem?
Abigail: [Stammering] For my mother's sake. Yeah, I think I have to. Just for now, anyway.
Gabi: You know, uh, if I hadn't grabbed you and kissed you in front of Mrs. Vicky bush to, you know, throw her off track, it wouldn't even have occurred to either one of us that-- that we were more than friends.
Chad: Sure. So are you gonna, um, you gonna continue to work for me?
Gabi: I'd like to. Now that everything's all cleared up. [Laughs] I, uh, I should-- I should head out, 'cause have to go pick up Arianna from the babysitter and still get milk on the way home.
Chad: Better get going.
Gabi: Yeah. Thanks for the coffee. Bye, sweet boy. Thank you for being really understanding and happy thanksgiving.
Chad: Happy thanksgiving.
Ciara: So you're gonna go see mom tomorrow?
Shawn: Yeah. I told the guy at Statesville that I'm not leaving there until I've seen her and I have spoken to her.
Ciara: Oh, good. She must be really scared.
Shawn: Hey. Don't worry, kid. She's strong. She knows how to handle herself. And Rafe and I are gonna do everything that we can to make sure she gets out of there soon. Listen, do you guys mind, Theo, if I have a word alone with Claire?
Theo: Yeah, yeah, no problem.
Shawn: Thanks.
Claire: It's really great that you get to see grandma.
Shawn: So are you gonna tell me what I walked in on here? You trying to dig up dirt on somebody?
Claire: No, no, I'm not. Theo's just getting a really bad vibe off of the woman that Abe is having dinner with tonight.
Shawn: A bad vibe?
Claire: Yes! He's already caught her in a huge lie. He's sure that she's up to something.
Shawn: Listen, Claire, I know you want to help, but you need to stay out of Abe's personal life. I thought you were raised better than that.
Claire: Hey, dad, I'm sorry--
Shawn: Listen, if Theo wants to get involved in his dad's business, then that is his problem. I mean it, Claire. Stay out of it.
Ciara: Can I say something?
Theo: I know what you're gonna say.
Ciara: Valerie has a career in dc. She's not gonna be here long enough to hurt your dad. And you could really screw things up with him. Okay, I'll stop talking to him about Valerie.
Ciara: She saved his life. And she seems like a nice lady.
Theo: Well, Claire doesn't think so.
Ciara: Claire doesn't have a clue. Okay, I love her, but this is just, like fun and games to her. It's your life. And look. I know that you got really freaked out when your dad was hurt, but don't let that make you do something else that you wish you hadn't done.
Theo: Something else?
Ciara: Like when you took your dad's gun and went after Clyde Weston? I'm just saying. Don't let Claire talk you into anything.
Theo: She's not--I mean, I can make up my own mind!
Sonny: There wouldn't be a sandwich in that bag, would there?
Chad: There would.
Sonny: You're a life saver. Thank you.
Chad: Why don't you shoot it to me straight and tell me why you're camped outside in the hallway of the Salem inn at this time of night?
Sonny: Just keep your voice down, hand over the sandwich.
Chad: Okay, well, why don't you tell me or I'm gonna throw it in the dumpster!
Sonny: Shh! Okay, all right. For Lucas's sake, I told my parents to stop playing games and figure out what they really want.
Chad: How do you think that's gonna work out?
Sonny: To be honest, I haven't heard anything for a while, so they're either sleeping or someone jumped out the window.
Chad: Okay.
Sonny: How's everything in your life?
Chad: [Sighs] Tonight? Not so good.
Sonny: Oh, okay. So that's why you were willing to bring me beer and food and sit in the hallway in the middle of the night. Let's hear it.
Steve: No, no, no. A little help? Hey! How 'bout a little help? No? Yo, buddy. Little help for a vet? [Laughs] Right. What do you want?
Steve: Spare change. You know, pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters. Whatever you got. How 'bout it. Help out a brother. Come on. I'm a vet. I served our country. I'm not asking for much. Yeah, just enough for a bottle of night train, right?
Steve: No, no, no. Get your filthy paws off of me!
Steve: I just wanna eat! Can you get me something-- This is a restricted area. Get moving before I call security.
Steve: Thanks a lot. Maybe some day, you'll be in my position.
Ciara: I'm gonna go home.
Theo: No, wait, wait, wait. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You have a lot more to be worrying about. I shouldn't have yelled at you. I'm sorry, I...
Claire: Hey, guys.
Theo: Hey. What did your dad want?
Claire: Oh, he just wants me to call my mom. Why don't we... just, like, forget about the whole Valerie thing tonight. Maybe we can go see a movie or something?
Theo: Yeah. Do you wanna come?
Ciara: No, I'm just gonna go home. I'm pretty tired.
Claire: Are you sure?
Ciara: Yeah, you guys have fun, though.
Claire: Okay. Steve: Got your clothes, dude.
Paul: Oh, hey, thanks. I was afraid I was gonna get picked up. Looking like this and carrying a shipping crate around. Hey, you did a great job with that guy, by the way.
Steve: Couldn't get that box open yet?
Paul: No. Not without a crowbar.
Steve: Well, I just happen to have a crowbar.
Paul: Oh, good. Don't even know what's inside that thing. I kept checking to see if it was ticking on the way over here.
Steve: Ticking? No. No. I don't think this is gonna blow up. Not unless... this beautiful baby is packed with dynamite. So, uh... Eduardo didn't want sonny's uncle to know he was shipping designer handbags, huh?
Paul: This is a knockoff.
Steve: What?
Paul: This is a counterfeit designer handbag.
Steve: How can you tell?
Paul: I used to be in the fashion industry. I mean, from afar, this looks good, but this leather's cheap, the stitching is sloppy. Is it even illegal to sell on the market?
Steve: Unless you're claiming it's the real thing, and charging accordingly, I don't think anybody'd prosecute.
Paul: Then why would Eduardo keep this such a big secret?
Steve: Beats the hell outta me.
Paul: You think the other crates are filled with the same purses?
Steve: Well, that's a good question. This is what we got. I'm not turning Eduardo in for a bunch of cheap purses. That's sonny's call. And I'll bet he'll be happy to find out this is all it is.
Sonny: I can't believe it. You and Gabi?
Chad: Yeah, well... you don't have to believe it. Because nothing's gonna happen. She went back to JJ.
Sonny: And when she told you that, you didn't tell her how you feel?
Chad: Well, she said that she loves him. And, uh... it's Abby's brother. You know, he and I, we went through the worst of it with her. So what am I gonna do besides just sit back and support them being together?
Sonny: Well, I think you made the right decision. Being alone is not fun, but...
Chad: What about you and Paul? You guys were getting along at JJ's party.
Sonny: We were. We were, yeah. And I told him when he got to town that I just wanted to be friends, and now he wants the same thing.
Chad: You changed your mind?
Sonny: Doesn't matter. He's seeing someone.
Chad: Well... we're in the same boat. Life sucks.
Gabi: [Laughs] So silly.
Chad: [Indistinct]
Gabi: Yes.
JJ: Gabi?
Gabi: Oh, hey.
JJ: Hey, what are you doing here?
Gabi: Just on my way to the car. I'm gonna go pick up Arianna.
JJ: I didn't think I was gonna see you again tonight.
Gabi: Here I am.
JJ: I, uh... I was wondering if you and Arianna wanted to come to my house for thanksgiving.
Gabi: Oh, wow, that sounds-- that sounds great. I'd love to.
JJ: It's Thomas's birthday. He's a year old.
Gabi: Oh, so Chad's gonna be there?
JJ: Yeah, is that a problem?
Gabi: No, not at all. Sounds like fun.
JJ: Want me to walk you to your car?
Gabi: Great.
[Melancholy music]
Abigail: Maybe André's right. Maybe I do need to be with Thomas.","JJ asked Gabi for another chance to prove himself to her. He promised to treat her better than anyone was ever treated. Chad talked to Thomas about his growing feelings for Gabi. Chad didn't think Abby would want him to be alone. Abby was about to approach Chad, but changed her mind. André told her to talk to Chad. Theo was upset when he found out that Abe was dating Valerie. Theo explained why she lied to her boss. Abe told Theo that he had to drop his issue with Valerie. Gabi decided to give JJ another chance. André reminded Abby that she was better and that she shouldn't let Chad live his life alone. Abby agreed with him until Gabi met with Chad. Abby ended up running off. André caught up with Abby and she told him that he's falling for Gabi. André assured her that Chad loves her. Gabi told Chad that JJ wanted another chance and that she's going to give him one. Chad pretended to be happy for her.",summ_screen
"[Horn toots]
Sami: Oh!
Rafe: Happy New Year!
Sami: What have you got there?
Rafe: Oh, this? This is a little something I like to call a party in a box.
Sami: A party? I thought it was just gonna be the two of us.
Rafe: Well, who says you need more than two for a party?
Sami: [Giggles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: [Laughs] Whoa! Somebody's got their swagger on tonight.
Daniel: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't wanna hear about it.
Nathan: You got big plans?
Daniel: Actually, I'm taking Chloe to Chez Rouge. I tried to convince her that dark jeans are formal, but she wasn't buying it.
Nathan: Yeah, nice try. Hey, Steph and I'll be at Chez Rouge tonight as well.
Daniel: Stephanie, huh?
Nathan: Yeah. Yeah. W-why do you say it like that?
Daniel: Say it like what? I'm just thinking that, uh... oh, never mind, none of my business.
Nathan: You're just thinking that I'm still hung up on Melanie.
Daniel: No! No, I mean, how would I know that? I wouldn't know that.
Nathan: No, you wouldn't, and I'm not, and, I mean, besides, it's all moot anyway... now that she's engaged.
Daniel: Yeah, yeah, I heard, to, uh, to Philip.
Nathan: Oh, word gets around. Or maybe you saw that über-large diamond on her finger, just weighing it down. Yeah, right...hard to miss it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: Yeah, thank you very much, Maxine. Happy New Year to you too. It's a go!
Philip: You got the time off?
Melanie: I did.
Philip: Awesome. Vegas, here we come, baby.
[Both chuckling]
Philip: Look, I can have the Titan jet ready to go in an hour. I'm gonna go home and pack my things, and I'll meet you back here, okay?
Melanie: Sweet. Then we just need to go find an Elvis impersonator.
Philip: Or we can get married by the justice of the peace.
Melanie: Yeah. That's more dignified.
Philip: Melanie, you still want to do this, don't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: I know there's something you're not telling me.
Woman: That's some impressive work, Dr. Manning.
Carly: No, no, it was-- it was routine.
Nurse: [Laughs] What? You saved the man's life.
Lawrence: [Grunts] Oh...uh... You will... never... find--
Carly: I don't deserve any praise. I did what I had to do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: You can see she was admitted to the maternity ward.
Victor: Which means what? She had another child with Lawrence?
Vivian: Once I find you, you little bastard... we'll make Mama Carly suffer. It'll be, oh... so satisfying.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justin: So...what's going on?
Hope: Okay, Victor and Vivian are driving to Chicago for New Year's Eve-- they're gonna be leaving any minute.
Justin: Okay. Then what?
Hope: Then we're gonna find out exactly what Vivian knows about Carly and what she plans to do with that secret to destroy her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rafe: Ooh, la la.
Sami: Aha!
Rafe: Feather boa, baby.
Sami: Nice! Where's yours?
Rafe: Must have got lost in the box.
Sami: Oh, yeah? Let me see what you got in that box.
Rafe: No, I don't think so. I'm the only one who touches the box.
Sami: [Laughing]
Rafe: That's right.
Sami: Wow!
Rafe: What else? Champagne glasses. Plastic, of course, in case you decide to pull a repeat of last year and chuck one at my head.
Sami: Oh, my God! I threw it at the wall.
Rafe: 'Cause you missed. Luckily, you have bad aim.
Sami: You know, you were trying to keep me from watching fireworks!
Rafe: Call me crazy. Actually, I was trying to keep you from getting shot through the window.
Sami: Well, thanks for being...so protective.
Rafe: Well, yeah, like you really cared.
Sami: You know, it turned out not to be so bad...being cooped up with a bossy, arrogant know-it-all.
Rafe: Well, it was better than being stuck guarding an obnoxious brat who wouldn't listen even though I was trying to save her life.
Sami: Glad we moved past all this.
Rafe: Me too. You're telling me your days of going rogue are finally behind us?
Sami: [Exhales] Of course. Why would you ask me that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: As soon as Victor and Vivian leave, I'll tuck Ciara in.
Justin: Okay. I'll give the staff the night off and then--
Victor: What's going on here? You two seem to be conspiring. About what, I wonder.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: I'm not having second thoughts.
Philip: Is this about Maggie? You sure you don't want her being there?
Melanie: I mean, it would have been nice if Maggie was there, but it's fine. I'm fine. As long as you're there, that's all I need.
Philip: You don't want the big, splashy wedding?
Melanie: Ooh. Well, uh, after that little tug of war between Vivian and your mom, I think I'm good without the big wedding.
Philip: Yeah, well, that's why I want to elope. The thought of having Vivian or my parents involved in our wedding or our marriage is... crazy.
Melanie: Yeah, speaking of your mom, um... she wasn't really happy when your brother and Chloe eloped in Vegas. She's not gonna like try and poison me or something, is she?
Philip: That's not why she wanted to do Chloe in.
Melanie: I know that. That wasn't very nice. I'm sorry. I know it still hurts you.
Philip: Well, my mom can do whatever the hell she wants. She's not a part of my life. The only thing that would hurt me now is the thought of someone hurting you.
Melanie: Philip.
Philip: And I'm never gonna let that happen. I swear I'm always gonna protect you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: No, no, I didn't see Melanie's ring.
Nathan: That's surprising.
Daniel: Heard about the engagement from Philip.
Nathan: Right. Because he's bragging about how they're getting married, and after two whole dates!
Daniel: [Laughs] Yeah, well, who's counting, right?
Nathan: I'm not counting. I-it just seems a little strange, that's all. I mean, Melanie's so young. Who--who gets married so quickly nowadays? You know...you look good. I'm gonna--I'm gonna go.
Daniel: Nathan. She's not married yet.
Nathan: Okay. Well, w-why would you point that out?
Daniel: Well, if you and Melanie have unresolved feelings for each other... better to work it out now, don't you think? Hey. I'm just sayin'. Take care.
Nathan: Yeah. Why is he right? I mean, he's right. I-I can't leave things like this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Well? What was all the whispering about?
Hope: I'm concerned about Ciara. She's been having some problems in school. The teachers tell me she's not interacting very much with the other kids. Justin was just giving me some advice.
Vivian: What a good friend.
Hope: Hey! Shouldn't you two get going? Long drive to Chicago.
Vivian: I think she's trying to get rid of us.
Hope: Don't be ridiculous. I just don't want you to be late--the traffic's horrible at this time.
Victor: Hope's right, Vivian. We'd better get going. Try not to burn the house down, you two.
Justin: Thought they'd never leave.
Hope: Time for us to get to work.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Hey, Carly.
Carly: Hi. I thought you left.
Daniel: No, I cannot find my wallet.
Carly: Oh, boy.
Daniel: Maybe it's in my locker. Are you done with your shift?
Carly: Uh, I'm on a break.
Daniel: Huh. Oh, by the way, I, uh, heard about your save in the O.R.
Carly: Yeah, no, no. No, no. No praise. It was just my job.
Daniel: I think it's a little more than that--
Carly: It was my job. That's it, okay? I don't know why people feel like they need to stroke me around here, but, you know, I haven't been here long, but my ego's fine. So I'm confident about my work. It's the one area I'm confident about.
Daniel: Carly.
Carly: What?
Daniel: We have known each other for a long time... and something is bothering you. Can you talk about it? Okay. Then just know that... I'm here if you need me.
Carly: Daniel, I just-- the problem...is that no matter how many people I help, no matter how many lives I save, it doesn't make up for the one that I took.
Daniel: What are you talking about?
Carly: Lawrence.
Daniel: I don't understand. I know he was murdered, but someone confessed to that.
Carly: I did it.
Daniel: When you--
Carly: I did it, I did it. I killed him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maggie: Okay.
Julie: [Gasps] Look at you! All glammed up!
Maggie: Me? Look at you! Where did you get that outfit? It's absolutely...amazing!
Julie: I didn't get it. Doug was walking down the street, saw this in a boutique window, and in a fit of good taste, told them to wrap it up.
Maggie: Oh, my goodness, and it fit? You didn't have to do anything?
Julie: Don't ask me how he does it. The man has this enormous capacity to just look at an object and guess its exact dimensions.
Maggie: Mm. You got yourself a keeper there, Julie.
Julie: Oh, darling... I think we both lucked out in the keeper department. There's nobody finer than my Uncle Mickey.
Maggie: Yeah, we're both blessed.
Julie: Amen to that.
Maggie: So are you ready?
Julie: Well, the question is is Chez Rouge ready for two such dazzling knockout dames as us?
Maggie: Ah! New Year's Eve, dinner, dancing. Da da da
Julie: What are we waiting for?
Maggie: Okay, lead the way, Mrs. Williams!
Julie: Après vous, Madame. Entend.
Maggie: Okay! Hey, hey.
[Cell phone rings]
Maggie: Uh-oh, uh-oh, oh, that's Mickey. I told him--he said he would call when he landed.
Julie: Oh, good, good!
Maggie: Hello, hel-- hi, sweetheart. Julie and I are just about ready to leave. We're gonna probably beat you to Chez Rouge by about ten minutes. What? No. [Exhales] Oh, Mickey.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Humming]
[Knock at door]
Melanie: Hey! Wow, you look really pretty.
Stephanie: Thank you. Uh...is Nathan here?
Melanie: Um, not yet. You guys are going to Chez Rouge, right?
Stephanie: Yeah. He's picking me up in a little bit.
Melanie: From here?
Stephanie: No, no, no. Maggie called. She wanted me to pick up her camera--she forgot it here.
Melanie: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know where it is. Come on in. That's so funny. I was just thinking about New Year's Eve last year.
Stephanie: Also at Chez Rouge.
Melanie: Ha ha. Yeah. And you were with Philip, and I was super-jealous.
Stephanie: Is that why you had someone accidentally spill a drink on me?
Melanie: I...like to think I'm a better person now. Um... anyways, can you believe us? A year later, we're actually friends. I'm engaged to Philip. You're with somebody you didn't even know a year ago.
Stephanie: Can I have the camera?
Melanie: Right.
Stephanie: Thanks. All right, I'll see you soon.
Melanie: Okay. Bye, Steph.
Stephanie: What's up with the luggage? You and Philip traveling somewhere?
Melanie: Uh...oh, yeah, Las Vegas.
Stephanie: Oh! Gonna see Donny and Marie, Cirque du Soleil, Wayne Newton?
Melanie: Uh-uh. No. We're, um, we're getting married.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: I gotta do this in person.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Shouldn't you be at home getting ready?
Chloe: Hmm. I am ready. Oh. Why are you so dressed up? Looking delicious!
Daniel: Well, because I thought you said Chez Rouge was formal.
Chloe: Well, it is, but I thought we were going to the Brady pub, right, to hang out with your coworkers?
Daniel: No. I wanted to do what you wanted to do.
Chloe: Oh. Well, same here.
Daniel: Huh. Imagine that. Well, I have an idea.
Chloe: Oh, yeah?
Daniel: Yeah. Why don't we ditch the first two options... and go for a third? Private party. Just you and me.
Chloe: Mm. You may be on to something.
Daniel: I hope so. I can't wait to get out of this tux.
Chloe: Ooh, can I help you?
Daniel: You bet your ass you can.
Chloe: Hold on.
Daniel: Um... you know, Chloe, can you hang on? I just need to talk to Carly Manning, uh, just for a minute.
Chloe: Should I come with you?
Daniel: No, no, no, I just got some unfinished business. Okay?
Chloe: Okay.
Daniel: Okay. Hey.
Carly: Hi.
Daniel: We need to finish our discussion.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Vivian: Maybe I'll have a little pick-me-up before the trip...double espresso, one of those scrumptious looking-- well. Looks like a night for conspiracies. What do you suppose that one's about?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justin: Okay. The staff is gone.
Hope: Yeah. Ciara's all tucked and sound asleep. Let's see what Vivian has to hide.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: You're eloping?
Melanie: That's the plan.
Stephanie: Wow. That's... exciting. Congratulations.
Melanie: Look, Stephanie, I haven't forgotten that you and Philip were thinking about getting married this time last year.
Stephanie: What Philip and I had is over. Honestly, Melanie, I am...I'm glad you guys are doing this. I'm happy for you. But you don't seem all that happy, Mel. Is it you who's not sure?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: Excuse me. Philip.
Philip: How's it going, Nathan?
Nathan: Hey, it's goin'. Where's, uh, where's Melanie? She inside?
Philip: No, no, we decided to skip the hospital party. We're going to Vegas instead.
Nathan: Vegas.
Philip: We're eloping. Tonight.
Nathan: You...[Laughs] No. No, you're not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: I know we can't talk right here--not now. Why don't we meet tomorrow before work?
Carly: Daniel, I really think it's better if you just stay out--
Daniel: What? Vivian Alamain.
Carly: Daniel, she knows the truth.
Daniel: What? Vivian.
Carly: She had someone confess to Lawrence's murder. She put the corpse in my patient's bed, and it's more than just the mind games. She's dangerous.
Daniel: All right, well, then you let me help.
Carly: No, you need to stay out of this.
Daniel: But if you would just let me--
Carly: No, stay out of this. I can't talk about this anymore, okay? I've gotta get out of here. Get out of my way.
Vivian: Why so hostile, dear? I just wanted to wish you a happy 2-0-1-0. It's been a rough year. We've barely managed to get through it. Well...not all of us did. Poor Lawrence, who won't even see the beginning of a new decade.
Carly: Get out of my way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justin: Exactly what kind of papers are we looking for?
Hope: Documents of some sort. Vivian told Victor they contain partial information about Carly's secret. I didn't overhear anything else.
Justin: Well, hopefully, she stashed them somewhere in this room.
Hope: If they're here, we'll find them. We just have to work fast. Keep looking.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rafe: You've been awfully quiet.
Sami: Just thinking about Sydney. As usual.
Rafe: Sami, I've got some... some news. I'm not exactly sure about it yet, and you know how I don't like to tell you these things until I am, but, um... well...don't get too excited, because it doesn't have to do with Sydney--at least not directly okay?
Sami: Yes, okay, okay.
Rafe: There is a possibility I may be reinstated in the FBI.
Sami: What?
Rafe: Yeah.
Sami: Oh, my God, that's so exciting!
Rafe: It isn't for sure yet, okay? It isn't at all for sure, but here's the great part about it. I'll have direct access... to all kinds of files, everything, so I can help find Sydney. Officially, this time.
Sami: Wow. Rafe, I am so excited for you. I think that's fantastic!
Rafe: Possibly.
Sami: [Clicks tongue] Oh, come on, possibly nothing. You're gonna get it.
Rafe: Mm. What do you say we have some more champagne? I've got a great bottle in the fridge.
Sami: Wow, fancy. Okay.
Rafe: Okay. I'll be right back.
Sami: I'm so happy for you.
[Phone dials]
Sami: EJ. It's Sami. Look, I know what you're thinking, but this is not about Rafe, all right? I think we should tell him! I mean, I think I'm gonna tell him about the ransom note. Tonight.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maggie: Well, of course I'm disappointed--it's New Year's Eve. Mickey? Mickey, you're breaking up. I can't hear you. Mickey!
Julie: Oh, sweetheart.
Maggie: Tied up.
Julie: I'm so sorry.
Maggie: Ah, so much for ‘auld lang syne.'
Julie: No chance at all?
Maggie: None. An important meeting and they're all--I don't know, there's some kind of crucial language they're tied up with. I don't know what it is. Look...oh, what's the saying? Life hands you lemons...
Julie: Go on a cruise.
Maggie: [Laughs] What is with you and this cruise thing?
Julie: I just know from experience how much fun it would be for both of you... not to mention romantic. And our travel agent promised me she can book you for this wonderful cruise with a beautiful suite and a Jacuzzi big enough to do all kinds of things in.
Maggie: A cruise. Hmm.
Julie: Yeah. The two of you watching the sunset alone together.
Maggie: We haven't been together very much lately.
Julie: Well, my advice would be to book it soon.
Maggie: Okay, and in the meantime, what do I do about tonight? I hate to be a third wheel.
Julie: Well, how about being the dearest dear friend of Mr. And Mrs. Doug Williams? Think that will do?
Maggie: I love you, Julie.
Julie: So. Put your best foot forward. [Gasps] Ruby slippers!
Maggie: Mm-hmm. A present. My husband is prone to an occasional fit of good taste too. [Giggles]
Mickey: You're gonna need this present...and want it. I promise you.
Maggie: [Gasps] Dancing shoes.
Mickey: You were born to dance, Maggie.
Maggie: Meant to dance, but not tonight.
Julie: Ah, don't tell me you're going to waste this smashing outfit and sit in the corner all night. No way! You are going to party, girl! ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot '
Maggie: ‘And never brought to mind '
Julie: ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot '
Both: ‘And days of auld lang syne.'
Maggie: [Whispers] Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: Hey.
Daniel: Hey.
Chloe: What's going on with Carly?
Daniel: I don't know. I'm not sure.
Victor: Happy New Year.
Daniel: Happy New year to you.
Chloe: Happy New Year.
Victor: You weren't wishing Carly a happy New Year just now, were you? I mean, I doubt it. You looked much too serious.
Daniel: You know, Victor, I explained to you that Carly is an old friend. So I advise you to leave her alone.
Victor: I just asked a question.
Daniel: No, you made an insinuation, and it's gonna stop. Whatever schemes you and your little...charming sidekick got going, don't even think about it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Oh, my God. I'm buried alive!
[Panting, sobbing]
Vivian: Ah!
[Laughing]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Surely you can see it from my point of view, Chloe.
Chloe: Excuse me?
Victor: Well, you really want your husband--future husband-- hanging out with a woman like that? Not only beautiful but smart, witty, successful? Surely, you must see that as a threat.
Daniel: Victor, what the hell are you doing?
Victor: I'm just trying to talk your future bride into talking some sense into you.
Daniel: Ah, let's go.
[Victor sighs]
Vivian: How did it go with your handsome godson?
Victor: Well, when it comes to women, my handsome godson is an idiot. I mean, this whole thing with Chloe--I think that's purely sex, obviously. When the novelty wears off, he's gonna kick her out on her ass.
Vivian: Oh! I love it when you wax eloquent.
Victor: Carly's much more formidable. And a lot more worrisome.
Vivian: Don't you worry, darling, my New Year's resolution is to find out who Carly's bastard child is, and when I do... Carly will pay dearly for what she did to Lawrence. Dearly.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: Think we're not looking in the right place. Where's that door lead?
Justin: That leads us to the adjoining door to my uncle's room. Locked.
Hope: Let's try the closet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sami: No, of course I don't want to put Sydney in danger, but Rafe might be able to help us. Look, you don't know that he--
Rafe: Taking a gamble and going with real glasses. Don't make me regret it.
Sami: I'm gonna call you back. Uh, sorry, what'd you say?
Rafe: Who was that?
Sami: It was just EJ calling to give me an update on the search.
Rafe: Any news?
Sami: No. Nothing since we last saw him.
Rafe: 'Cause you seemed a little panicked when I came in. I thought maybe something had happened.
Sami: He was just being obnoxious, and I was annoyed. And...I'm sorry if I worried you.
Rafe: Okay.
Sami: You know I love you. I'm so happy for you.
Rafe: Thanks. There we go. Ah...it's good stuff.
Sami: I can't wait.
Rafe: Yeah. Well, I know that this has been a very difficult year for you. But 2010 is gonna be much better. Trust me.
Sami: I hope so.
Rafe: It'll be New Year's. Kids'll be running around... waitin' to see the ball drop, trying to stay up late. Sydney'll almost be two, and... it's gonna be chaos.
Sami: [Laughs] It will.
Sami: But we'll be together. Right?
Rafe: To us. And...to our family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Melanie: I'm not having doubts. I wouldn't be doing this if I were.
Stephanie: I wouldn't blame you if you were. I mean, it wasn't more than a month ago that you were still dating Nathan.
Melanie: Well, we broke up because of Philip. Because Philip and I have always had this...
Stephanie: This...
Melanie: Thing, for...lack of a better word. Thing is an awful word. It's more like, um, like a... wonderful connection, you know?
[Soda can top clicks]
Stephanie: As do Nathan and I. And it gets stronger every day.
Melanie: Why do you say it like that?
Stephanie: How did I say it?
Melanie: Like it's some kind of threat.
Stephanie: That's not how I meant it. I'm just trying to impress upon you that Nathan and I are good for each other.
Melanie: And what, you think I'm gonna get in the way of that?
Stephanie: No. No, no, no, no. Because I won't let you. Good luck...in Vegas. And I hope Elvis is in good voice.
Melanie: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Hold on, Stephanie. Come back here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Philip: What did you just say?
Nathan: I said you're not marrying Melanie tonight. You know, or any night, for that matter.
Philip: What, did you, uh, get started on the New Year's celebration a little early, hittin' the booze?
Nathan: Look, she's only rushing into marriage because she's confused, all right? I mean, I really hurt her, Philip, and...she's punishing me.
Philip: Punishing you? God, you are an egotistical son of a bitch.
Nathan: She doesn't know what she wants.
Philip: You listen to me, you little jerk. Melanie's decision has nothing to do with you. She has loved me for a very long time. Long before your overblown ego ever came to this town.
Nathan: Listen, I know your type, Kiriakis, all right? The challenge is gonna be over. You're gonna lose interest, and then Melanie's gonna be miserable, her life's gonna be ruined, and I'm not gonna sit around and let you do that to her.
Philip: Dude, you had your chance--you blew it. She doesn't want you anymore.
Nathan: That's not the point. It has nothing to do with that. And even if that's true, rushing into marrying you is not only stupid, it's pathetic. I'm gonna make sure she knows that--I'm not gonna let her make the biggest mistake of her life.
Philip: Where do you think you're going?
Nathan: I'm going to find Melanie--don't touch me.
Philip: Like hell you are.
Nathan: What are you gonna do, Philip, huh? You can't stop me!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Seeking revenge on Carly... now it involves Daniel too.
Vivian: What's wrong with that?
Victor: Because he's my family! God, you're dense sometimes.
Vivian: Well, I'll--I'll ignore that insult if you... tell me you're not thinking of abandoning our plan.
Victor: You just have to be careful, Vivian. I can't have any blood on my hands.
Vivian: Don't you worry. Mama has it all figured out. In the meantime, let's enjoy our New Year's Eve in Chicago-- dinner and dancing and all that.
Victor: I'm afraid our little detour has put us too far behind schedule. We're never gonna make our reservation.
Vivian: Oh! Well, let's make the best of it and have a little bite in Salem. We can plot against Carly over candlelight.
Victor: Arguing with Daniel has spoiled my appetite, I'm afraid.
Vivian: Well... what would you rather do instead?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justin: You check the closet. I'll look over here.
Hope: Yeah.
Justin: [Sighs] Look, we've been at this for a while. I'm starting to think that the papers aren't even here.
Hope: Maybe Vivian locked them away in a safe deposit box or something.
Justin: Well, we'll need keys for that.
Hope: Wait a minute!
Justin: Huh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rafe: So I was thinking...
Sami: Mm-hmm. Really?
Rafe: After--
Sami: [Laughs] Sorry.
Rafe: After we get Sydney back, we should all go camping. Be fun.
Sami: Camping?
Rafe: Not your thing?
Sami: The last time I went camping, I got attacked by a snake and a tiger.
Rafe: A tiger? Really?
Sami: Don't ask.
Rafe: Well, no, it'd be fun, you know? Breathing in the fresh air, and the kids'd be there making s'mores... sleeping under the stars.
Sami: You make it sound nice. Maybe we could rent an RV?
Rafe: Oh, my God, I have really got my work cut out for me, huh?
Sami: Are you ser--you know, you better watch out. I am wielding real glass this time.
Rafe: Yeah, you're right. Was thinking we were making progress.
Sami: Some things don't change.
Rafe: You know, actually, things do change. 'Cause last New Year's Eve, I was just starting to fall in love with you, and... this New Year's, you mean everything to me.
Sami: Are you just saying that so I'll go camping with you?
Rafe: I'm trying to have a moment here.
Sami: Oh. Sorry. I'm right here.
Rafe: Ah, forget it.
Sami: What?
Rafe: Naw. It's gone.
Sami: Hardly.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: Did you want to say something else?
Melanie: Yes. I really don't appreciate your subtle insinuation that I'm going to come between you and Nathan.
Stephanie: I wasn't trying to be subtle.
Melanie: Okay. Still... you're not gonna have to worry about me anymore, because this time tomorrow I'm gonna be Mrs. Philip Kiriakis.
Stephanie: And you're never gonna look at another man again.
Melanie: That's the plan. But, hey, I'm super-stoked for you and Nathan. I really hope everything works out. You're both great people. You deserve to be together.
Stephanie: Thank you! So nice to have your blessing, and just so you know, you have mine...Mrs. Kiriakis.
Melanie: Not yet.
Stephanie: Almost.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Philip grunting]
Officer: Hey, hey, hey! Break it up! Break it up! Get outta here, before I bust both of you.
Philip: It's okay, Officer. I'm done with this loser. I'm getting married. Tonight. Aah!
Officer: Hey! What the hell are you--what are you doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: My Grandpa Tom gave me puzzle boxes all the time when I was little. I'm pretty sure I can open this one.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: [Sighs] I've run out of water...[Sobs] And I'm running out of oxygen, Vivian. I'm gasping for...air!
Vivian: Yes, I know exactly how you feel. That's how I felt when you took Nicky and Lawrence away from me. They were more important to me than the air I breathe, and you took them. You took them both. Well, I've taken them back. And now you know how I felt, how it feels to lose everything you love. Good- bye, Carly.
Carly: No!
Vivian: We won't speak again.
Carly: No! Don't do this! [Shaky breath] She can never know about my daughter. Never.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Stephanie: And now I better get going.
Melanie: Yeah.
[Cell phone rings]
Melanie: Hello. Hey, Joe, what's up? What? Yeah--yeah. Okay, okay. I'll be right there.
Stephanie: Something wrong?
Melanie: Well, you'll never believe where Nathan and Philip are right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Officer: Happy New Year, boys.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: Ooh, it's cold.
Daniel: It is. Do you remember being in this very spot last year?
Chloe: Of course I do. I hurt my ankle, and you carried me all the way to the hospital. My hero.
Daniel: You were faking it, weren't you? You wanted me to have to take you in my arms, didn't you?
Chloe: That's right. I'm so clever.
Daniel: That's one thing you are.
[Firecrackers popping, whistling]
Daniel: [Whispers] Happy new year, Chloe.
Chloe: Happy New Year. [Giggles]
Daniel: Might as well carry on a tradition, hmm?
Chloe: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hope: I think I'm getting there.
Justin: Really? How can you tell?
Vivian: Victor, don't be so stubborn. I have an herbal remedy that's simply amazing-- foolproof, in fact. I'll just get it.
Victor: Will you stop making such a fuss, Vivian? I'm just not hungry, that's all!
Vivian: This is not like you, Victor. Now, just stop it--I'll get it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rafe: Aw. We're missing the fireworks again.
Sami: [Laughs] It's plenty interesting in here.
[Distant fireworks popping]
Sami: Rafe.
Rafe: Huh?
Sami: There's something I want to tell you.
Rafe: Well, hold that thought...because I wanna get some more champagne... so we can make another toast.
Sami: Another toast?
Rafe: Mm-hmm.
[Fireworks whistling]
Sami: Mm...
[Cell phone rings]
Sami: What the-- EJ. ""We need to meet. It's important. Don't tell Rafe.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nathan: You're gonna ruin her life, and I'm not gonna let that happen.
Justin: Bo has moved on, Vivian--with Carly Manning.
Carly: I don't know what I would have done without you.","Sami seems on the verge of telling Rafe about the ransom note, and calls EJ to tell him so, but he asks her to meet with him, and not to tell Rafe about it. Stephanie learns that Philip and Melanie are eloping, and the two girls exchange snide remarks about Nathan and Philip. Meanwhile, Nathan learns from Philip that he and Melanie are eloping, and vows to stop Melanie. The two get into a fight and are thrown into jail. Melanie receives a phone call letting her know. Maggie is disappointed when Mickey is unable to join her, Doug, and Julie for New Year's at Chez Rouge. Carly blurts out to Daniel that she was the one that really killed Lawrence, and that Vivian knows it. She also tells him about Vivian seeking revenge on her. Victor warns both Chloe and Daniel to stay away from Carly. Carly has flashbacks to being buried alive, and worries for her daughter's safety. Justin and Hope, sure that Vivian and Victor are on their way to Chicago, search Vivian's room. They find a puzzle box that contains the documents Vivian had stolen from the Swiss hospital where Vivian gave birth, but Vivian and Victor return before Hope can get it open. To explain their presence in Vivian's room, Justin and Hope kiss each other as Vivian opens the door.",summ_screen
"Luke: Oh, damn!
[Knock on door]
Luke: I got no more blood to give! I'm tapped out! Ernesto.
Ernesto: El jefe.
Luke: Hey. So good to see you, my friend.
[Ernesto chuckles]
Luke: How's Fidel?
Ernesto: Well, the last time I saw castor, he looked better than you.
Luke: No need to be insulting. I mean, he's el presidente. I'm just one of the great unwashed.
Ernesto: Now, there's a politically astute observation.
Luke: Did you happen to bring me a little get-well present?
Ernesto: Well, I found these at a gift shop -- in Havana.
Luke: Oh, man. Thank you, thank you. You have saved my life!
[Ernesto chuckles]
Luke: I can't believe they traded him to the Knicks. Uh-uh.
Ernesto: Uh-uh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: Hey. Do you know if my dad is in his room? I know they were supposed to be taking him down for some tests today.
Elizabeth: Yeah, but not until this afternoon.
Lucky: Thanks.
Elizabeth: Sure.
Lucky: You know, this is stupid.
Elizabeth: Yeah, it is.
Lucky: Happy New Year --
Elizabeth: How was your new year?
Lucky: Um -- fine. I thought you had to work. Well, when I called in, they said that you took the night off.
Elizabeth: So now, you're checking up on me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diane: Michael Corinthos Jr. He was arrested last night. Assault. Yes, I will hold. I swear to God, the entire New York legal system is --
Jason: Diane, we need to find -- we need to find out where they're holding him. Spinelli, what do you got?
Spinelli: Look, I -- I've infiltrated the database, but the municipality's software is so primitive I'd be better served to hack into it with a hammer and a chisel.
Jason: Just keep at it. Sonny doesn't do well in lockup.
Diane: Oh, my God!
Jason: What is it?
Diane: Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God!
Spinelli: Wait, wait -- is it Mr. Corinthos, Sir?
Diane: I will call you back. No, it's not Sonny -- it's me! I have just been nominated for litigator of the year. Oh, my God!
[Diane laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: I don't have time right now for Jerry Jacks and his patented version of verbal thrust and parry. As you can see, my hands are full.
Jerry: Well, I can see, then let me help you with --
Alexis: I don't need your help.
Jerry: Yes, yes, you do --
Alexis: Let go of my papers.
Jerry: You see? All these trees had to die so you could have me exactly where you want me, which is on my knees, darling.
Alexis: Then why don't you be a good little boy and crawl on out of here? Oh, my God.
Jerry: What?
Alexis: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
[Alexis screams]
Jerry: What --
Alexis: I've just been nominated for litigator of the year!
Jerry: My, my, my. ""Alexis Davis, Esq.,"" If you please. ""This letter is to inform you that the Women Attorneys' Association has hereby nominated you for litigator of the year""! Blah, blah, blah -- ""for excellence in jurisprudence --""
Alexis: Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Jerry: ""Innovative, intellectual interrogatives,"" blah, blah, blah -- ""prudent principles of precedent,"" etc., etc., etc. It sounds very prestigious.
Alexis: Oh, it is -- it really is. Past recipients have gone on to sit on the federal bench. I know someone -- ended up on the Supreme Court.
Jerry: Well, I'd love to -- I mean, I'd pay to see that. I mean, you dressed up in black, holding court? You know, the American judicial system's abandonment of the traditional powdered wig is such a shame -- such a shame, really.
Alexis: You better pray that the day doesn't come where I'm staring down at you from that bench because I will throw the book at you.
Jerry: Oh, well, then you'd have to recuse yourself because of our personal involvement.
Alexis: There's nothing personal about our involvement.
Jerry: Oh, well, I would think that the -- you know, the ""Litigator of the Year"" would be a much better liar.
Alexis: I haven't won yet.
Jerry: But you will. And I want to be a witness of your success, so Alexis Davis, Esq., will you do me the honor of allowing me to escort you to the Women Attorneys' Association's dinner for ""Litigator of the Year""?
Alexis: That would be an imprudent principle of precedent, one that I have no intention of setting.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diane: This letter reads like my biography. ""Excellence in jurisprudence --"" yeah, well. ""Innovative intellectual interrogatives."" ""Prudent principles of precedent."" Well, it looks like the Women's Attorneys' Association is finally about to recognize --
Spinelli: Who is the most judicious one of all.
Diane: No!
Spinelli: You!
Diane: Oh! I can tell by the look on your face that you're very happy for me.
[Knock on door]
Max: Jason, we got to call the guys that put the hose on the espresso machine. We're losing customers and we're expecting one of those surprise health department inspections --
Jason: I, I can't -- I can't talk about it right now, Max.
Max: Hey, Diane.
Diane: Hey.
Max: I heard you got some good news. I could hear you from the street.
Diane: Yes, I did.
Max: Yeah?
Spinelli: Our own petitioner here has pending peelaudation.
[Laughter]
Max: Oh, congratulations, I think.
Diane: Well, thank you, Max! What am I doing just standing here? I've got a speech to write. And the dress -- the dress has got to say so much more!
Jason: Diane -- Diane, Sonny would --
Diane: It's got to be a knockout! But not too flashy -- like a closing argument before the verdict is brought back in. ""Diane Miller, Esq., We, the jury, have deliberated and have unanimously found you to be ""Litigator of the Year'!"" Oh, and it shows, too.
Jason: Great.
Ric: Well, I'm surprised to see you here. Thought you'd be in Manhattan. What's the matter -- Sonny used his last ""get out of jail"" free card?
Diane: Just because your world revolves around Sonny doesn't mean that the rest of us need to be dragged down into orbit. While you're out looking for a life, see if you can find a better tie.
Ric: Ahem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: They didn't need me to stay here -- it was a slow night. And I had already paid Regina to watch the kids, so I had some alone time, a chance to reflect on the past year and all the changes. And then, I went home. Does that alibi satisfy you, Detective?
Lucky: I thought I'd be spending it with you -- and with the boys, family. Around 7:00, my phone rang and I found myself hoping that it was you even though all that's gone on between us -- ahem.
Elizabeth: It's been pretty bad.
Lucky: Not all bad. I know that Jake -- he's not mine. And we're pretending to the world that he is, you know, so we can keep him safe. If going back changing things meant that he wouldn't be a part of my life, I don't think I'd want to do it.
Elizabeth: So you were alone, too?
Lucky: No, I was with Sam.
Lulu: Hey. How's Dad?
Lucky: I was about to find out. See ya.
Luke: Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Who is this man?
Luke: This is Ernesto.
Tracy: Ernesto?
Ernesto: You got me there.
Luke: Yeah, he -- he's a musician. Used to play at Luke's. Plays a mean steel drum.
Ernesto: Chu-ga-ga-ga.
[Ernesto vocalizes rhythm]
Tracy: You said he saved your life?
Luke: Oh, he's saved my life many times -- in Haiti?
Ernesto: With the habanos.
Luke: And in Bolivia --
Ernesto: With the la -- la por larranaga.
Luke: Yep, yep.
Ernesto: Ah, and don't forget Costa Rica.
Luke: Oh, yeah, that runaway banana truck.
Ernesto: Oh. Oh -- whew.
Luke: Ah. My familia. Too bad we don't have steel drums and a set of congas. We could -- you know, my wife does a mean mambo. Show him your moves, mama.
Ernesto: Well, perhaps some other time, mambo king, huh?
Luke: Hmm.
Ernesto: Where does the time go?
Luke: I don't know, but it's so good to see you.
Ernesto: See you.
Luke: Adios, my friend.
Ernesto: Adios. Con permiso.
Lulu: Yeah.
Tracy: Banana truck?
Luke: Yeah, it was something. Yeah -- yeah, it was dangerous. So, what brings the fruit of my loom to my bedside?
Lucky: Oh, we stopped by to see how you were feeling and looks like you're doing better.
Lulu: You got some color in your cheeks.
Tracy: Yeah -- must mean you're up to something.
Tracy: So, no drinking, no smoking, and no fatty foods.
[Luke slaps Tracy]
Tracy: Ow! And no excitement!
Luke: The real danger here is that I'm going to stall out in neutral after living life at full throttle. You know, I run on steak for fuel, scotch for oil, and Cuban stogies for exhaust.
Tracy: Yeah, well, that was before you blew your transmission out. Now you got to keep it in the garage -- hmm?
Lucky: So you don't crash and burn.
Luke: Well, if I can't go out in a blaze of fire and glory, sell me for scrap.
Tracy: Who'd have you but me?
Luke: Hmm.
Lucky: At least take it easy for a bit. Wait until you get your strength before swerving into the fast lane -- you know, like rest and eat.
Lulu: Yeah, yeah. The doctors gave you a --
Luke: I ain't through with that yet.
Lulu: A low-fat, low-salt diet.
All: Ew!
Lucky: Ooh.
Lulu: Hmm.
Luke: Cover it, cover it, cover it! I know what the doctors have said. Believe me; I'm going to follow everything they said to the letter. You don't need to worry about me.
Lulu: Do you want me to keep you company?
Luke: I don't need you to watch me, feed me, or police me. I'm going to do nothing, nothing at all to undermine this recovery.
Lulu: You crash your carburetor?
Luke: Yeah -- what's left of it. Huh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: I just wanted to thank you once again for that nomination because it's -- it's really an honor. It means a lot to me. Yeah. Uh -- I'll be coming alone. Just me. No date. Well, okay. I look forward to seeing you, too. Thank you. Hi, Carly.
Carly: Hello. Here you go.
Alexis: Oh. What's this?
Carly: That is a notice to vacate the premises.
Alexis: Yes, I can see what it is because I'm an attorney, you know? It says so right on the door. It's just why are you giving it to me?
Carly: Failure to pay rent -- first December, now January.
Alexis: I'm sorry. I just switched business managers, so I'm sure they're playing catch-up. I will have a check issued to you today.
Carly: You know what? Just because Jax for some crazy reason considers you a good friend doesn't mean you get to walk all over him.
Alexis: No -- that's your job.
Carly: I hope you don't think you can stay in my hotel without paying. Let's get that straight, okay?
Alexis: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was snippy, immature. I -- I will promise you that I will have the check issued to you and this will never happen again.
Carly: Fine.
[Alexis sighs]
Alexis: Carly? You know, you're right. I am fortunate to have a friend like Jax. He is the most wonderful person in the whole world.
Carly: Okay, and?
Alexis: And as the Metro Court's one and only deadbeat attorney tenant, I want to offer you as restitution my unsolicited advice. Do whatever you can to make Jax happy. We both know he deserves it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: So apparently, Sonny decided to ring in the New Year in the Big Apple and got pinched by the NYPD for assault.
Jason: If you know where he's being held, tell us. If not, get out.
Ric: No, see, that's not my jurisdiction, so I have no obligations. And since Sonny's counsel has apparently been bitten by the fashion bug, it looks like Sonny will be wearing prison blues well into the new year.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: Baby –
Nikolas: I'm not going to question why or how you're here anymore, okay?
Emily: Oh, okay. Maybe that's best.
Nikolas: Yeah.
Nikolas: You know, I'm constantly haunted by the wasted moments that we had together when life got in the way. Like sleeping next to you and not taking the time to reach out and touch your hair like this. Standing next to you while you're brushing your teeth and not showing you how much that makes me smile.
Emily: Hmm. You can show me now.
Nikolas: I know. I'm just afraid.
Emily: Yeah, tell me.
Nikolas: Oh, where do I start?
Emily: Anywhere.
Nikolas: I still don't believe that you're real. But then, that's not any different than how I felt about you when you were alive. The too few times I was able to push my life aside and really see you, I kept asking myself if you were really there. If this -- this beautiful and brilliant woman was truly by my side. And that makes me angry.
Emily: Well, these -- these episodes of rage -- are you still having them?
Nikolas: No. No, it seems that I've traded mad for madness. The only person I beat up anymore is myself.
Emily: Don't. Okay? You can dwell in the past or you can live in the present, without questioning it, remember? I'm here, now.
Nikolas: What about the future?
Lulu: Nikolas, how are you?
Nikolas: Hi. I'm better.
Lulu: I just got done visiting with my dad.
Nikolas: H -- how is he?
Lulu: He's Luke.
Nikolas: Well, then he's doing okay.
Lulu: Yeah, I guess so.
Nikolas: So, are you making your rounds to all your sick relatives?
Lulu: You have a problem with that?
[Nikolas chuckles]
Nikolas: No, no, just for a moment there, you sounded like Mom.
Lulu: Well, it -- with everything happening with my dad, I didn't want you to think that I forgot that you're grieving. You want to get outside of these four walls and get into some light?
Nikolas: Yeah. Yes, Luke always did describe this place as seasonally depressive.
[Lulu laughs]
Nikolas: It seems to be always winter here.
Lulu: Well, it's not too cold outside. We could take Spencer for a walk. Though, we won't get very far since he stops every two feet to look at every leaf.
Emily: And rock and twig. Remember how he used to always do that with me?
Nikolas: Um -- yeah, a walk. Sure.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Speaking of which, guess which female, who happens to be your mother, was nominated for ""Woman Litigator of the Year""? Yeah! Thanks. I'm thrilled, too. Listen, I'm a little torn right now about asking if you'll baby-sit the kids while I'm in Philadelphia, or asking you to go to Philadelphia with me, because you'd be the one person in the audience that isn't parsing every word of my acceptance speech when I win. No, Viola can't do it because she already made plans and she can't change them. Really? Oh, good. Thank you. All right, I'll talk to you later. I've got to go buy shoes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diane: Okay, now, I have a pair of devastating four-inch heels I could wear with this one. Is this Italian?
Maxie: The latest from Paris.
Diane: Oh. Well, the French are back in. After that freedom fries fiasco, they've done some very good P.R. work. And you cannot argue with their use of line. Still, this looks like something Toulouse Lautrec would sketch at the Moulin Rouge. Hmm.
Maxie: Okay -- um -- how about that one?
Diane: Oh. Uh -- this is just hopeless. I am -- I need counsel. What I really need is Kate Howard, but she has retreated to Manhattan, a withdrawal partially based on my recommendation. She's going to live longer, but it was a tad shortsighted, don't you think?
Maxie: Why don't you call her?
Diane: I need something that pops off the page, that is absolutely fabulous -- screams ""award winner"" in big, bold, bright, iridescent neon -- in an understated way, of course.
Maxie: Of course.
[Diane sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: It is with great feelings of trepidation that I must now pronounce my quest on information concerning Mr. Corinthos, Sir's bust a bust.
Jason: Okay, you're telling me there's no information on Sonny's arrest?
Carly: Why was Sonny arrested?
[Jason sighs]
Jason: Simple assault. He had a disagreement with a guy in an art gallery in the city.
Carly: What was Sonny doing in an art gallery? Oh. Let me guess.
Jason: We can't find him anywhere.
Carly: He's still locked up?
Jason: Yeah.
Carly: You know how he gets when he's locked up, Jason.
Spinelli: Fear not, Valkyrie. The Jackal will redouble his efforts and --
Jason: You know what? Forget it. You already took your shot, okay?
Spinelli: No, look, I can cross-reference all the collars from the last --
Jason: Cross-- just, I'm going to handle it.
Spinelli: Very well.
Carly: I hate to say it, okay, but if Sonny got himself arrested because of some stupid stunt he's trying to pull for Kate Howard, maybe it's exactly what he needs to realize that she's not right for him.
Max: Hey, is that what I think it is?
Spinelli: Just taking a leisurely perusal of the schedule for the city health inspector.
Max: So a surprise visit will no longer be a surprise.
Spinelli: Well, the surprise is that it's today.
Max: Today? Today? We're never going to be ready. We can't just --
Spinelli: ""Excellent."" ""Excellent.""
Max: What are you doing?
Spinelli: ""Excellent"" -- I'm just entering our grades -- ""excellent"" and ""excellent."" This concludes our surprise health inspection.
Max: What, we passed?
Spinelli: Surpassed. We are now the standard for all coffee houses throughout the municipality.
Max: Great work. I don't have to fix that stupid leak on the espresso machine. Nice. Hey, buddy, you're pretty keyed up, even for you. How many espressos you drink?
Spinelli: Actually, what drives -- what drives me is the desire to fill the vacuum that is my idle mind, lest the winds of remembrance blow thoughts of Georgie into my mind. You know, I -- I discovered after her parting that she liked me.
[Spinelli chuckles]
Spinelli: She liked me a lot more than I knew, and that I had a chance -- that we had a chance, and of course, now that's gone.
Max: Yeah, buddy, that's rough.
Spinelli: Yeah, all -- all I have are her words. By mere chance, they came to me, just like the sweet breath of a lover on your pillow as you dream. And I tried to respond in kind, to actually -- to write a letter back, which, of course, her eyes, like shooting stars, would never see, but, alas, I, the Jackal -- the legend of lexicon, I -- I found myself wordless.
Max: That never happens?
Spinelli: Almost as rare as true love, right? And so --
[Spinelli sighs]
Spinelli: You know, with Stone Cold lamenting for noble Emily and vying for vengeance, I decided that I would, you know, sniff out the trail of the text- message killer. But alas, the rat hides in a maze that I have no map for. And so, as a last resort, I have decided to accept the humble role of reaping red tape that could ensnare Stone Cold. You know, if I can just remove the simple nuisance of this bureaucratic drive-by, he'll have more time and -- and freedom to focus his mind on things that are most important. So that is what I am going to do.
Max: Great work. Just don't get us caught.
Spinelli: Oh, God, the day that the ace of cyberspace falls prey to a corpulent city capitol pencil pusher is the day they make snow angels in Hades. i.e., a cold day in hell O, ""city health inspector""? Ha-ha!
Health inspector: Is it cold in here, or is it just me?
Spinelli: You –
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: What Sonny and Kate do -- it's not my business, Carly. It's not your business, either.
Carly: Sonny knows better than to get himself in a tight spot far away from home where his people can't get to him.
Jason: I'm working on it right now.
Carly: He's lost his head over Kate -- don't you see that?
Jason: Are you sure it's his head that you're worried about?
Carly: That's funny. That's really funny. Sonny and I are over, okay, we're history with a capital H. I'm with Jax, I'm happy with a capital H.
Jason: Capital H. I get it.
Carly: That doesn't mean that I'm not always going to care about Sonny, that I'm not always going to be worried about Sonny. Sonny and Kate are never going to work. Just like you and Elizabeth are never going to work.
Jason: Okay, Carly --
Carly: Certain women cannot be with certain men.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jerry: [Foreign accent] This shipment of product is critical. If anything goes wrong, it can break us.
Man: So what do you want me to do?
Jerry: I want you to minimize the risk, starting with Stanford Johnson.
Man: The guy you sent south?
Jerry: Yes, that's the one. See, we hired him away from the Corinthos organization for his logistical prowess. But now that all the pieces are together, he's to be terminated.
Man: His employment?
Jerry: His life. We can't have him go back to his former employer and share trade secrets. You see, he's down in Florida, so when the ax falls, my hands remain clean.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Epiphany: Cassius? Cassius! Cassius!
Cassius: Oh -- sorry, Nurse Johnson. Were you calling me?
Epiphany: Just at the top of my lungs.
Cassius: Oh. Speaking of some beautiful pipes, Toussaint Dubois and his saints. I mean, you seemed so moved by his music the other day. I went home, downloaded some of his music -- the skinny on it -- his music is tight.
Epiphany: Is it, now?
Cassius: It is.
Epiphany: And will it be as skinny as your wallet when you don't have a job? You can have this back at the end of your shift.
Cassius: Yes, Nurse Johnson.
[Cassius hums]
Epiphany: And no humming.
Leyla: It's going to be a long shift.
Nadine: Long year.
Epiphany: 1002 needs a dressing change. 1006 needs a sponge bath. 1011 needs a catheter.
Nadine: What'd you do for New Year's, Nurse Johnson?
Epiphany: I spent New Year's Eve waiting for my son to call me. And like poor Mr. Adelson in 1011, I'm still waiting.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: Do you like this tie?
Skye: Your message said it was urgent. I would've thought you were big enough to dress yourself by now.
Ric: Never mind.
Skye: So tell me, is this business or pleasure?
Ric: Oh, business with you, Skye, is always a pleasure. No, I -- I just wanted to reiterate my offer to help you broker the sale of those piers that you inherited from Mr. Alcazar.
Skye: Well, both Sonny and the Zaccharas have shown interest, but I haven't received any hard bids. So tell me, have the dynamics of the market changed?
Ric: Yes, indeed they have.
Skye: I'm listening.
Ric: Well, it appears that Sonny has been arrested for assault in New York City. Seeing as how he's otherwise occupied, it's a perfect time to approach the Zaccharas.
Skye: Or a perfect time to stick it to your brother.
Skye: So, after Anthony Zacchara stabbed you, I sat with you on what should have been your deathbed and watched your brother bleed for you. But maybe that just further whet your appetite for a pound of Sonny's flesh.
Ric: Maybe it did.
Skye: I thought you were done with that vendetta.
Ric: I'm finding it a hard habit to break.
Skye: Hmm. Most addictions are. So you don't forget, I'm one of Port Charles' original revenge junkies. I realize that no matter how long it took me to get my fix, I still ended up empty and alone.
Ric: You know, maybe you just needed somebody to share the highs with.
Skye: Yes, but with those highs come the inevitable lows. Been there, done that.
Ric: Okay, so what are you doing now? I mean, now that you finished your 12-step program, what's next for you? I mean, you obviously have a wealth of assets.
Skye: Well, the waterfront properties are certainly one of them.
Ric: No, come on, Skye, I'm not talking about real estate. You're a bright and beautiful woman and you're obviously trying to start a new life for yourself.
Skye: Well, I'm trying, for my daughter's sake.
Ric: Well, begs a few questions, then, doesn't it?
Skye: Such as?
Ric: Why are you answering my phone calls? Why are you here in my office? Why are you hanging around with an addict like me?
Skye: Maybe I think you need a sponsor.
Ric: Oh. That's sweet. You going to save me?
Skye: Well, you're certainly handsome, brilliant --
Ric: Oh --
Skye: Dynamic -- hmm.
Ric: Oh, please, no.
Skye: All the traits that play to my weaknesses.
Ric: Yeah.
Skye: Mm-hmm.
Ric: I am good at that.
Skye: Maybe there's a few you haven't really gotten around to, though.
Ric: Well, give me some time. You know, I cleared my entire day.
Skye: So I'm your only meeting?
Ric: Yeah, my only one.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Hi.
Maxie: Hi.
Alexis: Thanks for coming.
Maxie: No problem.
Alexis: I'm going to an awards dinner in Philadelphia, so I need a dress.
Maxie: Let me guess -- you want something that screams ""award winner.""
Alexis: I don't know if I want it to scream. Maybe proclaim in a loud voice. Maybe a whisper -- sometimes people hear you better when you're speaking softly. It's too bad Kate Howard's not here, you know, because I could really use her help.
Maxie: Well, why don't I just show you what we have?
Alexis: Oh, Maxie. I'm sorry, honestly. I'm going on about dresses and awards and things and -- are you okay?
Maxie: Well, it's not so bad when I'm not at home. It's walking through the front door that really gets me. Georgie used to wait up to make sure I got home okay.
Alexis: I lost my sister and we weren't nearly as close as you and Georgie were. Is your mother around?
Maxie: I'm sure you heard about the funeral.
Alexis: Mothers make mistakes.
Maxie: My mom leaving was not a mistake, it was a choice. She had her life to lead. She didn't want her children getting in the way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Oh, that was great. Taking that walk with you and Spencer was everything I thought I'd never experience again.
Emily: So --
Nikolas: Yeah.
Emily: You feeling better?
Nikolas: Uh -- what if I die? What if this thing kills me? Then what?
Emily: Nikolas, your love for me beat cancer. And I truly believe that. And now I'm sitting here beside you. We cheated death.
Nikolas: Oh. What's a little brain tumor, right?
Emily: Yeah. Against our love? Nothing. So, page 243?
Nikolas: Page 243.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Luke chuckles]
Luke: I'm right here, wife. I'm not hiding under the bed.
[Chuckles]
Luke: What?
Cassius: All right, buddy. Now, you ready?
Luke: Yes, yeah, I'm ready. But I warn you both -- unless you want a lawsuit, my wife thinks that I am marked ""handle with care.""
Leyla: Oh, always. You're recovering, so you're fragile.
Cassius: All right, this end up.
Luke: Ah, you got that right.
Cassius: Easy -- there we go.
Luke: Thank you.
Cassius: You okay?
Luke: Yeah, good. Thanks, Cassius.
Cassius: All right.
Luke: Thank you. Bye. Oh. If you tell me what you're looking for, maybe I can help you find it.
[Monitor beeps]
Tracy: Any contraband your little friend Ernesto might have smuggled in here.
Luke: You know, if I weren't under strict orders not to get excited, you and I were going to have a big, fat argument.
Tracy: I know you, Luke. If you're not cheating, you're not breathing.
Luke: You judge me harshly, wife.
Tracy: I don't have to. Your conscience is doing a perfectly good job in there all by itself.
Luke: ""Conscience."" Am I talking in my sleep?
Tracy: Not yet.
Luke: But you've been listening.
Tracy: Luke, I keep a very close eye, ear, and nose on you at all times.
Luke: And I wouldn't have it any other way. Come on.
[Luke pats bed]
Luke: Come on. Come to papa.
Tracy: Oh.
Luke: Come on, baby. That's it. Relax.
Tracy: I don't want to lose you.
Luke: Huh. The way you were tossing this room, you'd probably find me if you did.
Tracy: I'm not kidding. I want to grow old with you. Don't even think about it.
Luke: Spanky, there are a lot of more miles left in this old ticker before it's going to stop.
Tracy: But since your heart belongs to me, I want you to take better care of it.
Luke: Okay.
Tracy: I'm going to let you rest.
Luke: Then rest, I shall.
Tracy: Can I get you some water?
Luke: No. No water. No, I'll just sleep. But I could have Sassius record all my mumblings so you can listen to me snore.
[Luke giggles]
Tracy: I love you.
Luke: I love you, too.
Luke: Ha-ha!
Luke: Oh. Hmm. Ah, yeah.
Luke: Mmm.
Luke: Ah.
[Luke coughs]
[Alarm]
[Luke wheezes]
[Commotion]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Ric?
Ric: Yeah, just a minute. Yeah, come in. Alexis.
Alexis: Ah. I didn't mean to interrupt a meeting.
Skye: No, I can go.
Ric: No, no, no.
Alexis: No, don't -- sit. You look very comfortable. So if you're in the middle of a merger of some sort, I don't want to interrupt.
Ric: No, no. Uh, thanks for coming.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Health inspector: Let's see what we have. There is ""obtaining unauthorized access to the health department's mainframe, falsifying government documents,"" and you have a leaky hose under your espresso machine.
Spinelli: Uh, fair and just keeper of the permits, I mean, you have obviously misinterpreted what was in actuality just a foolhardy and innocuous shenanigans. See, I would never, ever endeavor to circumvent the necessary and prudent safeguards of your hallowed code.
Diane: There seems to be a misunderstanding.
Health inspector: I'm very clear on what's going on. Here you go.
Diane: If -- if I may. Mr. Spinelli is a deeply disturbed young man who, while completely harmless, lacks certain social skills.
Spinelli: Well, I --
Diane: Don't -- stop. Hmm. Mr. Morgan has taken in and provided for this neer- do-well, who --
[Diane chuckles]
Diane: Without this act of charity would certainly burden an already overburdened system.
Health inspector: Is this true?
Diane: And Mr. Morgan will be more than happy to pay any fine that Mr. Spinelli's juvenile prank may have incurred.
Health inspector: And for the leaky hose?
Diane: Including the leaky hose, absolutely.
Health inspector: Keep an eye on him.
Jason: No choice.
Diane: Now that we have all that settled, can I ask you a question? Is that scarf a Marisol Deluna?
Health inspector: It is.
Diane: I recognize good taste. So, if you have to choose a gown to wear to accept a very prestigious award, would you go Armani or Neela Llorente?
Health inspector: Armani.
Diane: Armani? Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: We got a man on Stan Johnson. As soon as he's clear of witnesses, he's roadkill.
[Phone rings]
Elizabeth: 10th floor, Nurse Webber. Yes, she is. We've been waiting for your call. Guess who?
Epiphany: Hmm. Well, now, your ears must have been burning. Florida? Now what in God's name are you doing all the -- hmm. Stanford, listen. No, I don't want to fight with you. No, I -- I just want to tell you that I miss you and -- and I love you, and I've made a new year's resolution to always tell you how proud I am of you. Yeah, every day. At least every time you call. Yes. Stanford? Stanford?
Elizabeth: Epiphany?
Epiphany: The -- there was a crash and -- and then the line went dead.
[NEXT_ON]
Man: He committed assault, and he's not going anywhere.
Tracy: Oh, my God. I need help in here!
[Monitor flatlines]
Judge Luke: Your soul is on trial.","Diane and Alexis are both nominated for female litigator of the year, unbeknownst to each other. Diane focuses on finding the right shoes while Alexis tries to dissuade Jerry from being her escort, as he wishes to be. Spinelli throws himself into cyber work for Sonny and Jason. Upon hearing that Sonny was arrested, Carly is angry at the way his relationship with Kate affects his life. Despite Tracy's policing, Luke manages to get some cigars from his supplier, but immediately goes into an attack. Skye and Ric flirt to the point of having sex, until Alexis interrupts. Nikolas' spectral romance continues. The health inspector busts Spinelli and Sonny's coffee house, but Diane is able to B.S. them into the clear. Epiphany is on the phone with Stan when something bad happens to him.",summ_screen
"[Indistinct chatter]
Johnny: Hey. No sign of Dominic.
Lulu: Where could he be?
Carly: No Dominic? Sonny's not here either.
Jax: Okay, you know what? We're not gonna hold things up any longer. If people aren't here it's too bad for them. Come on, let's go. Come on.
Lulu: Okay.
Jax: We're ready.
Father Coates: Oh, okay, then. We're about to begin.
Lulu: I don't get it. I saw Dominic an hour ago and he was on his way. What could have stopped him?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dominic: You have the right to remain silent--
Sonny: That's good. You go by the book. You don't want me getting off with a Miranda technicality after all your hard work, Detective.
Dominic: Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law.
Sonny: We're not gonna make it that far.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Father Coates: I exorcise thee, every unclean spirit, in the name of God the Father Almighty, in the name of Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord and judge, and in the power of the Holy Spirit that thou be depart from the creature of God which our God hath deigned to call into his holy temple, that it may be made the temple of the living God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dominic: You don't want to do that.
Sonny: Yeah, I do.
Dominic: You really want to add cop killer to the list on top of everything else? We're talking first-degree. Once they find my body, you're as dead as I am.
Sonny: That's the thing-- nobody's gonna find you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Father Coates: I anoint you, Josslyn Jacks, with the oil of salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord that you may have life everlasting.
Lulu and Jason: Amen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I trusted you. I liked you. In some ways I still do. You got guts, you're smart, you gained acceptance from my family. I was seriously considering making you my successor. Bet you got a good laugh out of that one, didn't you?
Dominic: I appreciated the irony.
Sonny: Well, that's too bad, Detective. All that effort was wasted.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Father Coates: Will you be baptized?
Lulu and Jason: I will.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Any last words, Detective?
Dominic: Oh, yeah. You're damn right I got some last words for you. I want you to know... who this was all about. You remember Mr. Poletti? Lieutenant Poletti, from the old neighborhood? Well, you should, because you had him gunned down like he was some worthless bad guy. Except he wasn't a bad guy. In fact, they didn't make them any better than him. Any kids in my neighborhood who were lacking in something, Mr. Poletti came along and tried his best to make up for everything. I was one of those kids, trying to grow up and be a good man in a household with no male role model. Mr. Poletti stepped in. He taught me everything I needed to know and then some. And you had him taken out. You had him taken out, and you went on with your worthless, pathetic life. And chauffeured around in your black limousine, wearing your fancy suits, demanding and receiving respect from everyone. But not from me, Sonny. I don't respect you. I despise you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Father Coates: I baptize you in the name of the Father... and of the Son... and of the Holy Spirit.
Lulu and Jason: Amen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I don't remember your sainted Lieutenant Poletti. But if I did kill him, believe me...he deserved it.
Father Coates: May the almighty God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath regenerated thee by water and by the Holy Spirit and who hath given thee the remission of all thy sins, may he himself anoint you with the chrism of salvation, in the same Christ Christ Jesus our Lord unto eternal life.
Lulu and Jason: Amen.
Father Coates: Peace be with you.
Lulu and Jason: And with your spirit.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dominic: I think you should pray, Sonny, not for me but for your kids. You pray they never see you the way I'm seeing you right now. A cold-eyed bastard who'd kill anyone to get whatever the hell he wants.
Sonny: Good-bye, Detective.
Father Coates: Go in peace, and may the Lord be with you.
Lulu and Jason: And with you.
Congregation: Amen.
Father Coates: There is no more sacred bond than the bond between parent and child.
Olivia: No!
Father Coates: So today let us celebrate that bond, that eternal connection.
Olivia: Dante!
Father Coates: Let us honor all the parents who try to keep their children safe from the evils of this world.
Olivia: My God, Sonny! You just shot your own son! Dante, honey, it's your mother. Now, you just keep breathing. Okay, baby, honey, stay with me. Call 911!
Sonny: What do you mean, he's your son, Olivia?
Olivia: His name is Dante. And he's your son, too! Honey, you just keep breathing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Father Coates: A child is love realized and brought to life. A child is a beginning. So in honor of today's sacred ceremony, I urge you all to make today a new beginning. A renewal of our love and commitment to one another. Make a promise to live a better life. And now, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, please welcome into our church and into our lives, Josslyn John Jacks.
[Applause]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: Tell them that he's breathing but his pulse is weak.
Sonny: 120 Harbor View Road. Gunshot to chest, bleeding heavily--yeah, he's still breathing, but it's bad. Can you just get here?
Olivia: I need a towel!
Sonny: I don't know where the towels are.
Olivia: In the kitchen--a dish towel. I need to keep pressure on the wound. Get it now. It's okay. Baby, it's okay. I just need you to stay with me, okay? Just stay with me and keep breathing.
Sonny: If he's my son, why didn't you tell me?
Olivia: To protect him from you.
Sonny: And you let it get this far? You know what I do to traitors.
Olivia: Sonny! We just need to keep him alive right now. That's all that matters.
Sonny: Are you absolutely sure he's my son, Olivia?
Olivia: Yes! Dante is your son, and he's lying here fighting for his life because you shot him!
Sonny: Let me help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Hey. Have you heard from Dominic?
Johnny: No. And I haven't heard anything from Sonny either, and Olivia appears to have slipped out.
Lulu: Okay, I'm not liking any part of this.
Johnny: Okay, whatever's going on I don't want you getting mixed up in the middle of it.
Lulu: But Dante knew how important this christening was to me. He wouldn't have bailed.
Johnny: Okay, but maybe all along Dominic's plan was to arrest Sonny during the christening and he didn't want you to know about it.
Lulu: No. No, no, no, no. I--I don't think so. I have a bad feeling.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: Well, we got through a whole ceremony without a shootout. This is some kind of record.
Tracy: Does that mean we can go home now?
Lucky: Lulu asked for some extra support. We should probably refrain from stampeding the exits.
Ethan: Oh, no stampeding here. I thought the ceremony was quite lovely. To think, the idea of having a miniature person who depends on you.
Tracy: Children are a tremendous responsibility.
Luke: Yes, but on a day like this, when I've got all 3 of my kids in sight and they're all safe, you know, it's all worth it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: I don't know why Dad isn't here yet.
Michael: I guess something just came up last-minute. You know how it goes.
Morgan: What about Dominic? He promised he'd be here.
Michael: Well, I'm sorry. You can't believe a word Dominic says.
Morgan: I bet they'll show up at the party afterwards, though. I know Dad misses a lot of stuff, but even so, he always knows how to make it right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: If the ambulance doesn't get here soon, I'm gonna take him to the hospital myself.
Olivia: No, we wait for the paramedics.
Sonny: I'm not gonna sit here and watch my son bleed to death on my living room floor. How could you do this to me? How could you let this happen?
Olivia: It was a mistake! I made several mistakes, okay? Just--just stay with me, okay? All you need to do is keep breathing. The ambulance is on its way and the doctors are gonna fix you right up. I just need you to hold on.
Sonny: So he's such a dedicated cop that he went against his father? Did you turn him against me?
Olivia: He doesn't know that you're his father. As far as he's concerned, you're just another thug that needs to be shut down.
Sonny: Why didn't you just tell me the truth, Olivia? We could have worked something out. I don't care he's a cop. I don't care what he's done. I would never raise a hand against my own child.
Olivia: Go check and make sure the gates are open. We can't let anything slow the ambulance down.
Sonny: If they're not here in 3 minutes, I'm taking him.
Olivia: No! You could make it worse, Sonny. You don't know how much damage the bullet did. He could be bleeding inside.
Sonny: It makes sense now, the way you stood beside him at that carnival. He almost died trying to save Morgan's life.
Olivia: If he'd needed a transplant I would have told you.
Sonny: Yeah, but you didn't. You stood by and watched while he--my son--went undercover to go against me.
Olivia: Your son is an excellent cop, Sonny. He's dedicated, he's incorruptible, and he never would have stopped until this case was closed.
Sonny: This is all wrong, Olivia. You should have told me.
[Sirens]
Olivia: Thank God, thank God. I'm gonna go let them in here. Don't let him die.
[Sirens coming closer]
Sonny: Hey, you gotta understand, this would not have happened if I knew... we're a lot alike in a lot of ways. I mean...you're gonna get through this.
Paramedic: How do you know this man?
Olivia: I'm his mother.
Paramedic: How many times was he shot?
Olivia: Once.
Paramedic: Did he hit his head?
Olivia: Not that I know of. Sonny, did he hit his head?
Sonny: He just--he just fell from the bullet.
Paramedic: Does he have any preexisting medical conditions?
Olivia: Um, a concussion from when he fell on a fire escape when he was 10. Uh, a broken arm in high school. He keeps himself in good shape. He doesn't smoke, social drinker. Um, overall he's very healthy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: I think that the--the christening was fine, but the gown was just gorgeous. Hey, Lulu, do you think I could sell Kate on the idea of doing a layout on baby gowns? They're coming back.
Spinelli: Um, given the sacred intent of the ceremony, I'm not sure that the gown was the most important element.
Father Coates: Excuse me. Everyone, could I have your attention, please? On behalf of the Jacks family, I'd like to invite you all to a reception at the Jacks home.
[Applause]
Alexis: Congratulations.
Carly: Thanks.
Alexis: Hi. I'm sorry, I can't make the reception.
Jax: Oh, that's okay. It must be a pretty important arbitration you're doing.
Alexis: Well, it is, and I've already asked for a long recess. I don't want to push my luck.
Jax: Okay. Well, thanks for making it to the ceremony.
Alexis: That's what we do. I'm so happy for you. Really, I am, and I love you.
Jax: Aww. Thank you.
Alexis: Mmm.
Jax: See you.
Alexis: Bye. Good-bye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Molly: Morgan, I need your help. It's important.
Morgan: We're just about to leave for the party.
Molly: Come here. It's in the name of true love.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Hey, where do you think Dominic and Dad are? Did you get the case shut down?
Jax: I'm still waiting for confirmation, Michael.
Michael: Okay. You know, I'm really glad you're taking care of this. I know you hate Dad, but you'd never want him to go prison. I mean, it would be terrible for Mom and for me and Morgan. Anyway, I really appreciate your help.
Jax: No worries.
Jane: Well, I hope that was not what it looked like--telling a bold-faced lie to your stepson.
Jax: Mom. It's my job to protect my family, okay, even if that means losing everything. I don't want Josslyn to grow up with fear. I don't want her to go out with bodyguards following her around like Michael and Morgan. I want her to have a good life.
Jane: Even if her parents are at war? What kind of life is that?
Jax: You know what? It's done. Sonny's being arrested at any moment now.
Jane: Well, I'm sure he deserves it, but I--I can't help but feeling sorry for Michael and Morgan, well, for all of you, really.
Jax: Yeah, thanks. Yeah, Carly's gonna know about my involvement, and Michael's gonna know that I lied to him. So...
Jane: Well...I hope it's worth it, Jax.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Thank you for being Josslyn's godfather. You were great.
Jason: It wasn't that difficult.
Carly: It was for you. I know you didn't want to do it, but you did it for me, and I love you.
Jason: You're welcome.
Carly: You know, I can't believe Sonny didn't come. The boys missed him, and he loves things like this.
Bobbie: Well, something must have come up.
Carly: Yeah. Or maybe he decided to keep his distance and let this day be about the future.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paramedic: All right, 1, 2, 3.
Olivia: I'm riding with him. I'm his mother.
Paramedic: Family only, sir.
Sonny: Okay, wait a minute, okay? I'm his father.
Paramedic: All right, come on. Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Hey.
Jason: You seen Morgan? He said that he wanted to meet me here--
Sam: Oh, I can't believe this. Molly told me the exact same thing. Molly! Come on, don't make me come looking for you!
Molly: Sam, making vague threats to your little sister is the exact opposite of romantic.
Sam: Hey, I can't believe you went along with this.
Morgan: I can't either. I just want to get home before Mom eats all the cake. You're supposed to give me a ride.
Jason: Then what are we doing here?
Sam: Yeah.
Molly: Just look around. Wouldn't this be a great place for a wedding?
Jason: Okay, we need to get back to that house.
Molly: You know, Jason, you're an extremely romantic, if slightly tragic character, but you could be a little more flexible.
Morgan: He's a guy, not a character.
Sam: This is none of your business.
Molly: Look, can't you just picture a lovely, intimate wedding, the organ playing Bach, Maxie, Kristina, and me as bridesmAIDS? And if you want, I could read Byron or Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Sam: Uh, no, no, no. Jason and I are not getting married.
Morgan: Can we go to the party now?
Molly: But, Sam, life is short and filled with peril, especially for you two. So carpe diem--seize the day. Hello! Now's the moment to propose.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Wow, look at all those Spencers. Someone take a picture.
Luke: Um, a little heavy on the family bonding there, niece.
Carly: Jax is opening champagne. There's also, um, sparkling cider, in case anyone's interested.
Luke: Sparkling cider. Not today, thanks.
Carly: Well, I blame Elizabeth for all this.
Luke: Well, you may not be in a position to throw stones, given all the men and marriages with your tire tracks across their back. Now, that's not criticism. It's just a caution not to judge.
Lulu: Okay, so, the difference is that Carly doesn't claim to be anyone's angel, whereas Elizabeth did.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: Maxie. I understand things are going very well for you. Mac must be proud.
Maxie: Thank you.
Spinelli: Maximista is indeed coming into her own.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Milo: We should have heard something by now.
Max: It's a remote stretch of road. It could take a while to find a car that goes flying off a hairpin curve.
Michael: You guys heard from Dad? He's not picking up.
Max: Yeah, yeah, he's fine.
Milo: Yeah. Go and join the party now.
[Cell phone rings]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: A lot of people are really happy without getting married.
Molly: Yes, but, what about two hearts beating as one, running across the moors hand in hand, the blessed union of souls? What about fate and destiny, Sam?
Morgan: What about the party we're missing, Sam?
Sam: What about, I'm not getting married to Jason or anybody else anytime soon, and if I do, it's gonna be my decision, and I don't need to hear it from my little sister.
Molly: So you haven't completely ruled out marriage to Jason at some indefinite time in the future?
Jason: Oh, Molly. You know, we should probably drop this, just to respect what your sister wants, right?
Molly: Certainly. But I'm still gonna be a bridesmaid, right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Siren]
Sonny: If you're making this up to save your son's life, you need to tell me now.
Olivia: Dante is your son.
Sonny: Does anyone know? Your parents?
Olivia: I kept it a secret his entire life to keep him from winding up where he is right now.
Sonny: By not telling me, you made it happen.
Olivia: Sonny, if he can hear us right now, he needs to know that he's gonna live, not whose fault it is that he got shot.
[Beeping]
Sonny: What's wrong?
Paramedic: He's in hypovolemic shock.
[Beeping]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Lulu, you're trying to hide it, but I know you're obsessing about Dominic.
Lulu: He was supposed to be at the christening, and he would not miss this party. He knows how much it means to me. He's not answering his phone.
Maxie: That's a little unsettling.
Spinelli: No doubt the audacious one was pulled into last-minute service by Mr. Sir.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: Ahh. Carly and Jax sure know how to throw a party.
Ethan: Yeah. Nice ambience. You know, Carly told me that this is her dream house.
Lucky: Really?
Ethan: Yeah. I haven't even lifted anything yet, mate. I might be losing my touch.
Lucky: You know what? Maybe you should be the upstanding Spencer for a while. I'm taking a sabbatical. And I appreciate the fact that you're not trying to stop me.
Ethan: Yeah, well, as long as you let me drive.
Lucky: Deal.
Luke: Are you two going home together?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Can I have everyone's attention, please? I just want to thank you all for being here. And it means a lot to me and my family that you guys are here helping us celebrate Josslyn's christening. I think it's really important for my daughter to have a family and friends like this. So thank you for making my life feel full and complete. And it's because of you, Jax, my wonderful husband. Thank you.
[Applause]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Siren]
Olivia: It's all right, baby. You're doing just fine. You just need to keep breathing. You're almost at the hospital. They're gonna fix you up. You just need to stay with us and keep breathing, okay?
Steve: Okay, hang 4 units of O-Neg and run them in as fast as you can. Get a CBC, bleeding times, run a CMP, and get him to cubicle 2. Dr. Niles, take it from here.
Lisa: Okay, let's set him on a dopamine drip, stat.
Steve: I'm sorry, you're gonna have to stay out here, please. I'll make sure you know what's going on. I'll need to speak with Mr. Pirelli's immediate--
Olivia: His name is Dante Falconeri, and I'm his mother.
Sonny: I'm his father.
[Tray crashes to floor]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: What took you guys so long?
Sam: I don't think you want to know.
Carly: I was about to send out a search party.
Morgan: Did you eat all the cake?
Carly: No, but it's almost gone. You better go find some.
Morgan: Ohh!
Molly: I'm afraid it's my fault. Despite all of my effort, Jason and Sam are determined to remain star-crossed.
Carly: Ohh...don't you hate when that happens?
Molly: Uh-huh!
Carly: Do you know what I think? I think you should enjoy the party, I think you should have tons of cake and tons of soda. I want to make sure you go home with a perfect sugar high.
Molly: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Isn't Dad supposed to be here?
Michael: Yeah. I mean, you know how it is.
Kristina: You didn't say anything to Jason about Dominic, did you? Do you still think he's an undercover cop?
Michael: I know what I heard, but I didn't tell Jason. I told Jax, like you suggested.
Kristina: Did he believe you?
Michael: Yeah. And he promised to close down the case, which means Dad's not gonna get in trouble, and Dominic will be out of the picture for good.
Kristina: I knew Jax would be able to help.
Michael: You know, I admit it; I never expected Jax would turn out to be such a cool guy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeping]
Sonny: What does Dante know of his father?
P.A.: Code blue, ICU. Code blue, ICU.
Olivia: I told him that it was a wild time in my life.
Sonny: Yeah, see, that's the same thing you told me.
Olivia: We broke up, and you started dating my cousin, and I wanted you to think that I didn't care.
Sonny: Could there be another father?
Olivia: Nobody.
Sonny: So all this time you've been just not telling me?
Olivia: I was protecting Dante. I was protecting Dante.
Sonny: Well, it makes sense that we're related, because da--you know, we got along from the start, he's ambitious and he's proud of it. Morgan latched on to him.
Steve: Okay.
Olivia: How is he?
Steve: Well, the bullet did major internal damage. It's lodged close to the spine.
Olivia: Will he be paralyzed?
Steve: It's too soon to say. I'm a trauma surgeon, Dr. Niles is an orthopedist. We'll be doing his surgery together.
Sonny: What are his chances?
Steve: He's lost a great deal of blood, as you know. We can't operate until he stabilizes, but we'll monitor him very, very closely.
Sonny: You haven't said if he's gonna live, Doctor.
Steve: Your son will get the best possible care. But the bullet went through the center of his chest. I can't make guarantees.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Where are Dominic and Sonny? Why aren't they here?
Jason: I don't know what's going on with Dominic, but Sonny had some business to take care of.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone rings]
Robin: Hello?
Sonny: Is Patrick with you?
Robin: Sonny?
Sonny: I have an emergency. I want to know if you guys can come to the hospital right away? Can you keep quiet?
Olivia: You calling in your own surgeons?
Sonny: Dr. Niles did--you know, she did a good job on my father, but Robin and Patrick, they do wonders. I've seen it more than once.
Steve: I have notified police we're treating a gunshot wound. It's hospital policy. But before they get here, can either one of you tell me what happened?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Oh, excuse me. Not so fast.
Monica: Oh. Edward: Oh, Carly, you've, uh, you've thrown a wonderful party, but don't spoil it by forcing us to wear out our welcome.
Carly: I just want to say thank you. I know it wasn't easy for all of you guys to show up, but I appreciate it.
Tracy: May we go?
Luke: Quick, before she changes her mind.
Carly: Bye.
Monica: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: Do you want me to give you a ride to the hotel?
Jane: No. You sent a car. That's more than enough.
Carly: Wait, you're not gonna stay while we open up presents?
Jane: I'm afraid the jet lag is catching up with me.
Carly: Then you should stay here. We have plenty of room for you.
Jax: Oh, I'm sure Mom would be much happier at the hotel.
Jane: He's right. Good-bye, you two.
Jax: Bye, Mom.
Jane: Now, you remember, no matter what happens, how much you love one another.
Jax: Okay, Mom. Okay.
Carly: That was a little weird. Wasn't that weird?
Jax: She just had a little too much to drink. You know? Like everyone.
[Jax and Carly chuckle]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: Um...hi. Could I-- I'm sorry. Can borrow Stone Cold for a minute?
Sam: Uh--sure.
Jason: I haven't heard anything from Sonny.
Spinelli: Well, are you concerned?
Jason: He'll call if he needs anything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Elevator bell rings]
Robin: Sonny?
Sonny: Hey.
Robin: Hey.
Sonny: Okay, I know you saved Michael's life. Now you need to save my son's. He got shot, and they just took him to the emergency surgery.
Robin: We just saw Morgan. He was at Jax's. He's fine.
Sonny: No, no. Dominic Pirelli, his real name is Dante Falconeri.
Robin: As in Olivia Falconeri.
Sonny: She's his mother, I'm his father. I just found out. I need you both involved in, you know, my son's care. Can you do that?
Patrick: We can do it. We'll do everything we can.
Sonny: Great. Thank you.
Robin: Wow. I knew Sonny and Olivia were friends in Bensonhurst, but I... you're acting like you're not surprised.
Patrick: I knew.
Robin: You knew? You knew Dominic and Dante were--
Patrick: I overheard a conversation. Olivia...she asked me not to say anything and she confirmed it.
Robin: Well, that kind of information isn't covered by medical privilege. You are my husband and Sonny's one of my best friends. Why didn't you tell me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: My little girl's sound asleep while we're opening up all her presents. Oh, Molly, this is beautiful.
Molly: I wanted to get a little sundress with pink flamingoes on it, but Mom said we have to be practical.
Carly: Oh. Practical's good. But, you know, I think it's really important for little girls to have a sundress with pink flamingoes on it. So we should go shopping, shouldn't we?
Kristina: Oh, that'll be fun.
Carly: Yeah, your mom will love it.
Molly: Kristina's gotten very into shopping lately.
Carly: Ooh!
Morgan: What about this one? It has no name on it.
Carly: Ohh, we'd better open that one, hadn't we?
[Overlapping conversation]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Do you think we can leave now?
Sam: You're the godfather. You have to stay. You have to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Just rip it open.
Kristina: Just rip it off.
Carly: Ooh! It's a DVD. Hmm. [Laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Indistinct P.A. Announcement]
Olivia: Hi. Oh, I am so proud of you, honey. You are doing so good. You've been so strong. You've made it this far. You are gonna make it all the way. Okay? You're gonna get through that surgery. Honey, you are gonna be just...Fine. My beautiful boy. You are everything that I ever prayed for. Everything. And you need to know... you need to know that any lie that I told, anything that I did, that is on me, honey, that's not you. You can't let that hold you back. You need-- you need to live your life. Every minute. Every minute, honey, to the fullest. And don't make the same mistakes that your father made, okay? This life, uh, this life we're living is not about money and power and revenge. It's about... It's about kids. And baseball games. And being able to look at yourself in the mirror. But you can do that, honey. You are that man, the man that I raised you to be.
Dante: Ma...
Olivia: Yeah, honey, I'm right here, honey. What do you need? Can you hear me?
Dante: Tell... tell Lulu...
Olivia: Yeah?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Our Father... that's what you are, Holy Father who forgives us, protects us, loves us. I'm a father, too, and I love my kids more than anything in the whole world. And I try my... I try my best to do right by them. No, no, no. That's a lie, Father. It's not right to kill. To point a gun... to pull the trigger on someone who saved your life. A brave man, a good man, who turns out to be your son. This is not an accident. It's your judgment on me... for the life that I chose to live... that I would try to kill my own son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: Okay. Honey, the doctors are coming soon, and they said that the bullet is lodged close to your spine. And I'm not saying that to scare you, I just think, um, I think you need to know what you're up against. Because I know you. You are a fighter, and the tougher things get, the greater you shine. I am so proud and so honored to be your mother.
P.A.: Dr. Brown to cardiology. Dr. Brown to cardiology.
Sonny: Any change?
Olivia: He woke up for about a split second. He asked for Lulu.
Steve: Ahem. I have a couple of questions about your son's medical history.
Olivia: Okay.
Sonny: Oh, boy. [Sighs] You know that connection you hear about between father and son, I don't know, maybe we... we had it all along. We think alike. You speak your mind, you're not afraid to make a mistake. I respect your stubbornness. How you handle yourself. You did what you had to do. Your job was to... Dismantle my organization, and I... I just about...turned the whole damn thing over to you. That's what I call amazing work. I don't know, I still can't believe you're my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Guess we'll watch this later.
Morgan: Don't you want to see what's on it?
Carly: I know what's on it. It's probably pictures from Jax's mom of when Jax was a baby or the Quartermaines when Michael was a baby.
Morgan: Ooh, now we really want to see it. Please?
Carly: Later. We're going to watch that later. Okay? All right, what's next? People don't wrap anymore. Look at that. So cute. Look at that.
[Conversation continues]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Molly: We shouldn't be doing this, Morgan.
Morgan: Mom won't care.
Molly: She asked us to wait.
Morgan: Fine. Okay, we waited.
Molly: Oh, come on. You know that's not what she meant.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: What Molly said at the church, I know it was a little out of line, and if you think--
Jason: Why was it out of line?
Sam: Well...
Jason: I love you.
Franco: [on DVD] I always knew I was different. I felt nothing. People would laugh or cry. I never understood why. I taught myself to mimic them. I passed for ordinary. I was 18 when I went to prison for a crime I didn't commit. I learned a lot.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cell phone rings]
[Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring]
Lulu: No.
[Ring]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: It's all right. Hey, I'm not--I'm not gonna hurt you. It was all a mistake. I'm--I'm your father.
[Monitor beeping]","Everyone wonders why Sonny and Dante/Dom haven't arrived at the church. After Sonny shoots Dante/Dom, Olivia tells him the truth about their son. Sonny tries to help Olivia stop the bleeding while they wait for help to arrive. Sonny says he never would have harmed his own child and is upset that Olivia kept such a big secret from him. Jane worries about Jax's part in Sonny's downfall. Molly and Morgan drop wedding hints to Jason and Sam at the church. At the christening party, Luke warns Lulu and Carly not to ""judge"" Elizabeth. Lulu worries about Dante/Dom while Michael worries about Sonny. Sonny and Olivia ride along with Dante/Dom in the ambulance. Dante/Dom goes into shock on the way to the hospital. Lisa and Steven tend to Dante/Dom while Sonny and Olivia wait. Olivia insists she was ""protecting"" her son by hiding his paternity. Steven says Dante/Dom has ""internal damage"" and the bullet is close to his spine. Sonny calls Robin and Patrick for assistance. Robin is upset when she learns that Patrick kept the truth about Dante/Dom's paternity from her. Sonny says a prayer in the hospital chapel. Dante/Dom mumbles Lulu's name to Olivia. Sonny sits with Dante/Dom and talks about their similarities. Morgan and Molly stumble upon Franco's videotape talking about his life of crime. Lulu goes to Sonny's house where she finds his phone and sees all the blood. Dante/Dom wakes up to Sonny at his bedside. Sonny says, ""I'm your father"" as Olivia stands in the doorway.",summ_screen
"Jason: Max?
Claudia: This stuff is awful. Sonny should really keep his day job.
Jason: What are you doing here?
Claudia: Your boss wasn't interested in a deal of mutual satisfaction, what about you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Sonny sighs]
Kate: Were you here all night again?
Sonny: What am I supposed to do?
Kate: I thought you had some sensitive business deal.
Sonny: Don't you worry about that, it's being handled.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Johnny groans]
Max: Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Hey, I need to talk to someone.
Elizabeth: Okay -- I'm just about to go on break -- what's wrong?
Lulu: I was supposed to have a date with Johnny and he didn't show up, so I was wondering if --
Scott: Lulu! Before today is done, I'm going to have you arrested for attempted murder of my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Diego whistles]
Diego: I brought breakfast -- for me. Now, what's the point of wasting good food if you're going to die?
Diego: Ah. You know what's amazing? All this fury about the text message killer, and I can still get my morning coffee by the dockside stand, and no one knows who I am or what I've really done.
Sam: You are not going to get away with this. People are going to know that I'm missing and they will come looking for me.
Diego: Oh, yeah, but, I mean, how long before they really look, or they care? I mean, by then, you're just going to be part of Jason Morgan's personal burial ground -- along with my father. Oh, man!
[Diego chuckles]
Diego: I got to tell you, though, I am -- I am going to miss all this, you know? Just that smell of fear everyone got when I was close. Ah.
Sam: What are you taking?
Diego: Oh, these? That bullet that you put in my chest damaged my liver. These babies are just keeping down my bile, you know? And believe me, I need lots of it.
Sam: Well, I hope it eats you alive in hell.
Diego: Ooh. You think I'm the only one going there? You shot me, Sam, and left me for dead. Your whore of a mother stabbed my Uncle Luis and threw him off a balcony. You know your friend, the police commissioner's daughter -- the one that got away from me yesterday? She put me in jail. Almost got her in the park, though, but her sister took her place. I got to tell you, I almost felt bad about Georgie. Oh, well.
[Diego sighs]
Diego: And then there was my poor father. How many times did Sonny and Jason try to kill him?
Sam: I don't know -- he got what he deserved.
Diego: And so will you -- and everyone else.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Everything is such a haze. I remember you leaving, and then I had trouble breathing, and there was some woman here.
Sonny: What was she doing?
Kate: Just talking incessantly. Wasn't talking about anything, but I had a feeling she wanted to tell me something.
Leo: Okay. I'm sorry, but I need some doctor/patient bonding time.
Sonny: I'll be right back, okay?
Kate: Hey, Sonny, what about the woman?
Sonny: She's not going to bother you again, okay?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: If you're here about business or a truce, I'm ready to listen to you. If you're not, there's no reason to stay.
Claudia: Most guys who look like you are looking for a quick fix.
Jason: Okay, Sonny's kid is missing, Kate Howard's been shot -- most likely, you and your family are involved. Sonny is understandably upset. You want to keep the peace? You tell me what you know.
Claudia: I don't know. I don't know who took his son, I don't know who shot Kate Howard -- not that I care. Why do you look like you don't believe me?
Jason: Because most women who look like you know how to lie.
Claudia: Huh. What's he see in her anyway -- the bedridden magazine queen?
Jason: That's a -- that's a question for Sonny.
Claudia: Well, I have a question for you.
Jason: Oh, yeah?
Claudia: What'd you want to be when you grew up?
Jason: You know what? I really don't have time for these questions.
Claudia: Well, I haven't offered my proposal yet, so --
Jason: Well, so offer it.
Claudia: No. Answer my question -- what did you want to be when you grew up?
[Jason sighs]
Jason: Um -- they tell me I wanted to be a doctor.
Claudia: Oh, you don't remember?
Jason: No, I don't.
Claudia: I wish I had that kind of selective memory.
Jason: Well, it's not selective, it was an accident.
Claudia: Oh, you were in an accident? You're damaged goods? We have that in common.
Jason: I answered your question. What's your proposal?
Claudia: What would Sonny say if I said I could offer a truce between our families?
Jason: He'd say, ""I don't believe it.""
Claudia: Okay, well, I think you're an independent thinker. What do you say?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: Open the damn door!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ian: What's going on here?
Scott: You -- you're going to pay for this, Lulu. I mean, you're a Spencer, really, through and through, you -- agh -- ow! Let go of me!
Ian: This is a hospital. You will, A, behave accordingly, B, leave, or, C, wind up here as a patient yourself. Did any of that penetrate your alcoholic haze?
Scott: Yeah, yeah, yeah, all right, all right, all right, let go of me!
Lucky: Listen, I -- I'll take it from here.
Scott: Hey -- oh, well, look at this -- we got another Spencer here, huh? The one on the right side of the law -- so all the other little Spencers can run wild.
Lucky: Baldwin, let's go somewhere so we can talk.
Scott: Where do you want to go? Want to go to my son's room, watch him vegetate? Huh? Want to come, Lulu?
Elizabeth: Are you okay?
Lulu: No, not really.
Ian: Why don't you take a break and -- and stay with her? But could you give me a few contact numbers before? Some of my patients seem to be flying out of the doors without completed care -- starting with Nikolas Cassadine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nadine: Nikolas? Nikolas? Nikolas?
Nadine: Nikolas, what happened?
[Nikolas groans]
Nikolas: I was on my way to the launch, I had another blackout.
Nadine: Last I saw, you were at G.H.
Nikolas: I know, I know -- I had to leave.
Nadine: Yeah, well, now you have to go back. I think even Emily would agree with me.
Nikolas: No, she's not -- she's not here, she's afraid.
Nadine: Of what?
Nikolas: I have to get back to Wyndemere. We need to get back to Wyndemere, Emily and I. You were right -- seeing her had a purpose all along. I've been playing afraid and confused, but now it's time for me to start playing smart.
Nadine: Are you sure you can make it?
Nikolas: Just help me, please.
Nadine: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Epiphany: Why did I know you'd show up before I could get out the door?
Cassius: My mother died of a heart attack less than a year ago. We were evacuees of hurricane Katrina. Our home was cut in half; it was like looking inside a dollhouse. People inside were thrown around and crumpled like dolls -- all dead. My mother tried to go on as if nothing had happened, as if our whole world hadn't been destroyed. All she really wanted to do was help people -- that is, until she collapsed from exhaustion. And I saw the pain in her eyes, but I missed the strain on her heart, and I -- I lost her. I wound up here and I started to see that same pain in your eyes, so I knew it had to be hurting your heart. So I tried to warn you. You know, you and my mother have a lot in common, you're a lot alike, except for one major difference -- you're alive. Epiphany, you are a survivor.
Epiphany: A lone survivor.
Cassius: No. Woman, you are anything but alone.
Leo: That's why we're going to take you on a little detour before you take command again.
Epiphany: What kind of detour?
Cassius: You like soup?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mike: Okay, huh, good?
Woman: Little to the left.
Mike: To the left, up?
Woman: Your other left.
Mike: Oh -- okay.
Woman: It was so great of Campbell's to donate all this heart-healthy soup today.
Second Woman: I've decided we should keep it to homestyle chicken noodle and New England clam chowder today. You know how Helen likes to swipe the cream of mushroom.
First Woman: So true!
Mike: Okay, so, huh?
Woman: And thank you again so much for letting us use your restaurant today.
Mike: Oh, no problem at all.
Monica: Um -- excuse me.
Woman: Okay.
Monica: Hi. What did you say you called your local ""Go Red"" organization?
Woman: We're called ""Take Heart.""
Monica: Oh.
Woman: And we've managed to reach out and save so many women. You know, some of us, even hardcore professionals -- we just refuse to see what we're doing to ourselves.
Second Woman: And for that, we rely on great doctors like yourself.
First Woman: Yeah.
Monica: Oh --
Woman: Shall we sit?
Second Woman: Yes.
Bobbie: Everyone understands if you don't want to be a part of this luncheon. You've had a hard few months. And you always contribute so much to this group, especially considering you're the youngest member. B.J. would be very proud.
Maxie: What?
Spinelli: The Jackal did not know you were the contributory type.
Maxie: There's a lot you don't know about me, just like there's a lot you didn't know about Georgie -- like the fact she was in love with you. I'm sorry, Spinelli. I loved Coop, and I wanted him to love me, and he did -- but I had to test that every day. And now he's dead, and the person who killed him is still out there. Not to mention on top of that, Scott Baldwin is accusing us of setting up Logan for a ceremonial sacrifice.
Spinelli: Okay, well, we should leave the ladies to lunch. The Jackal has a mere 12 hours to turn over all damning evidence that we collected to your father.
Maxie: Spinelli, that means we still have 12 hours to find out who the real killer is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diego: Hmm. Boom!
[Diego chuckles]
Diego: Don't worry; it's not set to go off -- yet. Oh.
Sam: You're leaving somebody out. Coop, Maxie's boyfriend -- what did he ever do to you?
Diego: Oh, the quiet one. Yep, it's always the quiet one we got to look out for. See, he was putting pieces of the puzzle together, just tracing all the escape routes after the attacks and the killings, and trying to see if the victims had anything in common. He actually thought it was my father -- that's what led him down here, and that's what got him silenced. Ah, but listen, I got to go. So you can scream all you want, and Jason's not going to come to save you.
Sam: Jason will find you. He's going to want to get you back for what you did to his sister.
Diego: Right -- the Wyndemere ball. Yeah, Prince Cassadine's Halloween party -- that was fun. You know, I don't think Emily knew she was going to die for the sins of her brother. Huh. But Carly, though -- she's going to know. I want her to know now. Yeah, I want her to know that I was the one who took her phone and spied on her, took pictures of her and her new little husband. Huh. Yeah. And I want Sonny to mourn the mother of his children. Another death in the family -- just like all the deaths in mine.
Sam: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait -- what are you doing with those?
Diego: Just taking away the prize everyone thought they'd get when they killed my father. Don't go anywhere.
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Johnny: What the hell is this?
Sonny: Whatever your friend Trevor makes it.
Johnny: Trevor's not my friend.
Sonny: Well, it looks like you're up the creek -- and you may never come down.
[Sonny laughs]
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Nadine: Are you sure about this?
Nikolas: Yes. You were right -- Emily's the key to remembering who killed her. It's just my guilt has always blocked out the truth that she's been carrying all along, I just wasn't asking the right things.
Nadine: So what do you want me to do?
Nikolas: I want you to wait out here in the hall until I say it's okay to come in.
Nadine: Good luck. Although, my aunt -- we so don't have time for that right now. Okay.
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Spinelli: The Jackal, P.I., needs to lay out all the clues in front of him, the wounded blond one will take notes.
Maxie: That's all I'm good for -- notes?
Spinelli: Well, of course, the Jackal, P.I., is counting on the wounded blond one for her superior --
Maxie: I'll get a pen.
[Maxie sighs]
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Jason: You're being too vague for me to have an opinion. Look, I -- I know what the Zaccharas trade in, okay? We're -- we're not even going to touch it.
Claudia: We're going to give Sonny something to look the other way.
Jason: No, Sonny doesn't want drugs in this town, so unless you lied about Michael, you have nothing he wants.
Claudia: Oh, what -- what does Sonny ship? I mean, come on, what does he stick between his beans -- hot chocolate?
Jason: We're done.
Claudia: No, we're not done.
Jason: Well, you better have something else you want to put on the table!
Claudia: Fine, how about Trevor Lansing?
Jason: That might get Sonny's attention.
Claudia: Yeah, especially given their tortured past.
Jason: How -- how do you bring down Trevor without bringing down your whole organization?
Claudia: You let me worry about that, okay? I have ways. I know things. And in time, I will know more things.
Jason: All right, I'll pass that along.
Claudia: Okay, before you do, I have one more question, and I better get the answer I'm looking for.
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Maxie: Coop was a smart guy, right? I mean, what if he left behind a clue in case something happened to him? There's some writing on the inside of this paper. It says ""T.M.K."" and then a dash and some letters and numbers -- ""d-r-n-1-7."" What do you think that means?
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[Sam groans]
Sam: Oh –
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Claudia: My brother didn't come home last night. So either he got lucky or he got unlucky. You know where he is?
Jason: No, I don't.
Claudia: I think that's truth by omission, but I'll take it. You know Sonny's done something with my Johnny.
Jason: maybe.
Claudia: No, ""maybe"" -- that's as good as a ""yes.""
Jason: That's as good as a ""maybe.""
Claudia: No, you -- why would you not know for sure? You're Sonny's right-hand man. But I think you're a lot more than that. I think you are all logic and reason, and Sonny is all passion and emotion and sweet -- overreaction. It's wasted on Kate Howard, wasted. Who are you wasted on?
Jason: No one.
Claudia: An answer with the colors of a double meaning. Imagine that -- hmm -- a thinking man's hit man. That could give a girl a chill. Okay, back to my brother. Here's what I think. I think something tells me that between Trevor's greed and need to get back at Sonny, and Sonny's ego and need to keep Trevor at bay, John should already be dead. All right, as long as we're talking in maybes, maybe the only reason he's not is because of you. You see something in him maybe? And you see that he is the product of a twisted childhood like so many of us are. You see that he's green, he's rash, but he's caught up in Trevor's web -- there's still a chance for John. There's still a chance for him. He can make something of himself outside of this war, this violence, and revenge.
Jason: Okay, okay. Johnny's a decent guy. He's just very confused.
Claudia: John still has his soft spots. He still -- he still believes in love. He believes in right and wrong, though he's seen precious little of it. And he has his pride, and he has his father's empire. I'd like to see him hold on to one and turn the other one over to me, because I can take what comes with it. I can take it, and I can dish it right back. I don't give people the benefit of the doubt, and I doubt you do, either, but for some reason, I think you've given it to John.
Jason: Yeah, maybe I have.
Claudia: Okay, so pick up the phone and call Sonny and tell him to release --
Jason: Sonny doesn't like orders, I don't like orders.
Claudia: Great. Okay, you know what? Think of it as a suggestion, that's all. But it's got a time limit. You got 20 minutes, and then all bets are off.
Claudia: And if John's hurt –
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Sonny: You don't like to be closed in, do you?
Johnny: What the hell is this place?
Sonny: It's part of a psychiatric clinic -- burned down, abandoned. This is a room where they used to -- the crazy people used to hit themselves against the wall trying to get out, you know, like flies against a windowpane. We're up in the mountains -- good place to keep people on ice.
Johnny: No shirt, no shoes?
Sonny: Yeah.
Johnny: No socks?
Sonny: Yeah.
Johnny: What's that for?
Sonny: I'll tell you why -- because there's a lot of ice out there, a lot of rocks, a lot of snow. It's a long way down, it's rough on the feet -- rough on anything exposed. As a matter of fact, even if you did try to make it to civilization, something on your -- your hands, your feet would get so frozen, they'd have to cut it off.
Johnny: What the hell am I doing here?
Sonny: My son is missing!
Johnny: I already told you, remember? I have nothing to do with that!
Sonny: Yeah? Well, that's the same thing Trevor told me, and I said, ""That answer's not going to get you back!"" And then it kind of dawned on me -- and it should dawn on you -- maybe Trevor doesn't want you back.
Sonny: Don't hit your head too hard on the wall.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: You are not the person who should be helping me with how I feel.
Lucky: About Logan? About him being in a coma, or the fact that you're torn between him and Johnny Zacchara?
Lulu: See? The way your face changes when you say Johnny's name -- that proves my point.
Lucky: Let me prove you wrong, then.
Lulu: Okay, right, okay. So if I said that I have feelings for Johnny, you're not going to come down on me like a ton of bricks?
Lucky: You know we can't control what we feel -- or for who or how it's going to end up. You know I loved Elizabeth, and there's always going to be a part of me that still does. I just hated the lies and the love she feels for Jason, whether she acted on it or not. And then Sam -- she came along, and I thought I knew. I thought I knew who she really was. I knew she was angry and that she wanted to get back at Elizabeth and Jason. And then it started to change and it started to feel good.
Lulu: So what happened?
Lucky: More lies, more secrets.
Lulu: And you and Sam are over?
Lucky: I told her I was. I told myself I was. But I'm not sure. Not until the man who's been trying to kill Sam or the person who ran her down in the road has been dealt with once and for all.
Lulu: This is coming straight back to me, isn't it?
Lucky: You know, you say you have these feelings for Johnny. That -- was that better?
Lulu: Yeah, well, the thought was there.
Lucky: And now you found out the person that you kind of like was a killer, and then found out that he wasn't, now that there's this guilt and this mess.
Lulu: So?
Lucky: So take your time. There. Was that that awful?
[Lucky chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Here's Nikolas Cassadine's information and Sam McCall's address and home phone. She has a new cell number, but we don't have that yet.
Ian: You don't like Sam all that much, do you?
Elizabeth: No, I don't.
Ian: Well, that's a good, honest answer. I rely on good, honest nurses. If you do get a number, please let me know -- I need to have her come in for a consultation.
Elizabeth: You're an oncologist.
Ian: Yes, but my old specialty was cosmetic surgery. She has a nasty surgery scar that I promised I'd help take care of. It hasn't begun to work on her yet, but it will. The longer she has that scar, I fear, the more resentment she'll have towards whoever did this to her -- and those are scars that even I can't help fix.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diego: Whew.
[Bomb beeps]
[Diego grunts]
[Bomb beeps]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: Well, the ""Go Red"" campaign for heart-health awareness and heart disease prevention is really based on you people -- you survivors. You women who are willing to talk about it to -- to friends, to family, hopefully will reduce the risk of this disease and prevent the heartbreak that comes with it.
Woman: We should begin in our usual way -- by introducing ourselves.
Second Woman: My name is Debbie, and I am 49, and I had a heart attack last year.
Third Woman: Hi, I'm Molly, I'm 29, and I had patent ductus arteriosus.
First Woman: I'm Suzanne, I'm ageless --
[Laughter]
Suzanne: And I had aortic graft repair and mitral valve repair.
Woman: I'm Maria, and when I was 38 years old and three months after I gave birth to a little baby girl, I had a series of heart attacks.
Second Woman: Hi, my name's Evin, and I'm an R.N. with heart disease.
Suzanne: Oh, you must be Epiphany Johnson. We've been waiting for you. Please join us.
Cassius: Hey, where are you going?
Epiphany: Somewhere that I can be useful because I am not into clubs.
Monica: ""Go Red for Women"" is not a club, it's a movement.
Leo: And anyone who sponsors it or shares in it is saving lives.
Monica: Basically, it's a wake-up call for women to end an epidemic of ignorance, suffering. Come on, Epiphany, you are a nurse, you know what it's like, you know what kind of a force you are. People look up to you.
Leo: They're afraid of you.
Monica: And they'll listen to you. And you can save a life and keep somebody out of a hospital bed.
Epiphany: Why does this feel like an intervention to me?
Monica: Well, because maybe it is. Maybe it's time for you to be aware of just how important you could be. Listen, my friend, we both had breast cancer. We both didn't want anyone to know. We didn't want anyone to see that we were weak because we weren't weak. We got through it because we were strong.
Cassius: Now you go in there and show them how strong you are.
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Jason: No -- no, Sonny, you're not -- you're not hearing me. Claudia Zacchara is offering a deal.
Sonny: What I know is my son is still missing. What I'm hearing is you going soft. What I hear is you trusting a conniving witch like Claudia Zacchara, and now you're trying to convince me to give up my ace in the hole. What I hear is you being this big brother for Johnny, and I'll tell you what, I am not going to tell you where he is. As a matter of fact, what would you do if your son was missing?
Jason: Leave Jake out of this.
Sonny: You know what? Leave Johnny out of this. Because what I need you to do is find my son. I want you to find whoever shot Kate. Stop getting yourself tied up in things that don't matter and confusing your priorities.
Jason: I also got to find the guy who killed my sister -- I'm working on everything. Don't tell me what my priorities are.
Claudia: Sonny's bad taste in Jamaican blue is rivaled only by his bad taste in blondes. What did he say?
Jason: I can talk to him.
Claudia: Obviously you can't.
Jason: This is -- this is his son we're talking about.
Claudia: This is -- Johnny is someone's son, too. This is a shame, you know that? Me and Sonny started out on such a good note. You knew that, right? You suspected, but you were discreet.
Jason: It's none of my business.
Claudia: Well, I'm wondering, would it be Kate Howard's business?
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Sam: Ow.
[Banging]
Sam: Agh -- agh -- ow.
Diego: Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes -- it's the same room, silly.
[Diego laughs]
Diego: See, I knew that if I decided to keep one of you here, you were going to try to find a way out while was gone, so I provided one. Oh, you're going to love it -- I rearranged all the ducting, right, to make a maze to bring you right back to me. And then I switched the grille and turned off the lights so you wouldn't know.
Sam: Bastard.
[Diego chuckles]
Diego: Oh, Sam -- Sam. Do you really want those to be your last words, huh? Come on --
Sam: Come on, please --
Diego: Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up.
Sam: Ow.
Diego: There you go.
Sam: Ow!
Diego: Now, listen, it's time for us to go -- literally. So I have to --
Sam: Ow --
Diego: Make a little stop along the way, I got to buy some time. And in order to do that, we have to make your bon voyage very convincing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: I don't want to do this to you.
Emily: Nikolas, I want to do this -- for you and for Jason, for all the victims and their families. Just try to focus on what you saw and go beyond it. Just try to remember it all with me.
Nikolas: All right.
Emily: No!
Nikolas: I can't protect you anymore, you can't stay here!
Emily: No, Nikolas, I never should've left you.
Nikolas: But don't you understand? Don't you understand? I'm the one you need to be afraid of.
Emily: No, Nikolas, you would never hurt me!
Nikolas: But you have to leave! You have to leave here right now!
Emily: No, I'm staying here!
Nikolas: You can't, you can't.
Emily: I'm staying here!
Nikolas: Do you understand me? You can't –
Emily: [Echoes] Nikolas!
[Emily gags]
[Emily gasps]
Nikolas: Huh? Emily? Emily, come here. Come here. Oh, no -- no! Oh, God. Please, not again. Please, don't leave me again!
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Epiphany sighs]
Epiphany: I'm Epiphany Johnson, and I want to be more than a survivor. I want to be a teacher.
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Sonny: Kate says you were the last person who saw her before she got shot -- and you weren't very nice.
Trevor: I didn't shoot Kate, and I don't know who did.
[Trevor groans]
Sonny: My son is still missing, Trevor.
Trevor: And it doesn't surprise me -- but I really don't know about it, either.
Sonny: You know, for somebody who always has all the answers, you're pretty stupid today.
Trevor: You know, when I am out of here, the cops are going to be all over you with assault charges.
Sonny: Who says you're getting out of here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Creaking]
Johnny: Hey!
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Jason: There are ways to play this that can make things better or a lot worse.
Claudia: Spoken like a true peacekeeper. Something tells me you're going to have your hands full trying to do that after today.
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Spinelli: That's the daughter of darkness herself, the simmering spinstress.
Maxie: Please focus -- what do you think those numbers mean?
Spinelli: I think I have a correlation here.
Maxie: To what? Is it going to lead us to the text message killer or not?
Lulu: I think you two have done enough already!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: No, no, you can't go; I won't let you go this time. Don't, don't.
Emily: Nikolas -- see the rest. See the rest.
[Emily gags]
Emily: Agh!
[Diego grunts]
Nikolas: Diego.
[NEXT_ON]
Patrick: Now that you're back, we need to talk about the baby.
[Muffled screams]
Nikolas: I know who murdered Emily -- Diego Alcazar.
Diego: Did you miss me?","Diego locks Sam up while he goes out to continue his revenge. Meanwhile, Maxie and Spinelli race the clock to find out who the killer really is and Nikolas struggles to remember, breaking out of the hospital to do so. Claudia suggests she might be willing and able to offer Trevor up to Jason and Sonny, eliminating a problem from her life as well as theirs. However, Sonny will have to release her brother first. Scott threatens to arrest Lulu.",summ_screen
"Johnny: What's with the mask?
Lucky: You tell me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: You seem to be quite drawn to the mob prince.
Maxie: I just like how Johnny is willing to stand up for what he believes in, no matter how dangerous Sonny is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: Weirdest thing happened. Caught this guy wearing a Clinton mask, trying to break into the back door at Bernie Abrams' office.
[Kicks]
[Johnny winces]
Lucky: I'm sorry. I was impressed, to tell you the truth. Most guys would have just run down the alley, but you ran up a fire escape, into the building, onto the roof. Then you jumped off.
Johnny: You got the wrong guy.
Lucky: The only bad part was before you jumped off, you took a couple of potshots at me, which means I could arrest you for the attempted murder of a police officer.
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Carly: How'd a picture of Franco get into the proofs from my daughter's christening?
Jason: He's reminding me he's still out there.
Carly: Do you think he's coming after Josslyn?
Jason: He's comin' after me.
Carly: ""What's taking so long? Kill soon, or I'll have to kill first""?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Got a call from the desk sergeant saying someone in the squad room wanted to see me. I thought might be you.
Dante: Ha. That's a good one. Can't say you didn't warn me, thought, right?
Claire: Mr. Corinthos, good to see you again.
Sonny: I'm sorry. What's your name?
Claire: Claire Walsh, federal prosecutor. I'm the woman who's gonna send you to prison, with your son's help, of course.
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Carly: If Franco wants to scare us, why didn't he use a picture of Michael kneeling next to Claudia's body? That would prove that we lied about everything that happened that night.
Jason: Because this has nothing to do with Michael.
Carly: Then what's it about?
Jason: Franco wants me to know that he's watching me.
Carly: Is Josslyn safe? Is my little girl safe?
Jason: Yes. Yes, she's safe. This is about me, Carly.
Carly: What does he want? ""Kill soon, or I'll have to kill first."" What is that?
Jason: Franco is trying to force me into making a mistake.
Carly: What kind of mistake?
Jason: I don't know what kind. A wrong call, a wrong choice, a wrong something, something that's gonna hurt me or somebody that I love.
Carly: That's not gonna happen.
Jason: Oh, yeah? You sure about that? Because I made a lot of mistakes the night Claudia died.
Carly: We all did, Jason. We all messed up, but guess what. A do-over isn't an option. We have to move forward. We have to figure out a way to get out of this mess, so where do we put our energy? Where do we focus? Do we focus on Franco? Or do we focus on getting Sonny acquitted?
Jason: You're right. We need to focus on Sonny. This whole Franco thing, it's for me to handle. I'm just gonna have to find him first.
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Lucky: Might want your mask back.
Johnny: This mask, I've never seen it before in my life.
Lucky: You wore it when you tried to break into Bernie Abrams' office.
Johnny: Bernie who?
[Lucky kicks]
[Johnny winces]
Johnny: Damn it.
Lucky: So what happened to your leg, Johnny?
Johnny: I fell out of bed.
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Maxie: Now let me tell you why this troubles me. Lucky and Johnny are both basically awesome guys in their own cop, gangster sort of ways, but they both have serious self-destructive issues, so for both of them to be together...
[Cell phone rings]
Maxie: In a bar, I mean, that would be like wearing Maha Chang to a Cartullo show. Nothing good could come of that.
Spinelli: Stone Cold requests an assist.
Maxie: Spinelli, I'm so proud of you. No matter how big and bad Jason is, he could never function without your tech support. Ooh! Um, I'm so sorry.
Man: My pleasure, sweetness.
Spinelli: Enough! I challenge you, mano y mano!
Man: Mano e what?
Maxie: He means, ""man, oh, man, no harm done."" Have a good day. Are you trying to get yourself killed?
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Lucky: I realize that our former president is Max Giambetti's disguise of choice, but why would Max break into the office of Sonny's consigliore?
Johnny: You're gonna have to ask Max Giambetti. As you know, I'm persona non grata with those guys.
Lucky: Try to grasp this, Johnny, 'cause it could save your life. The cops are not your enemy. Sonny Corinthos is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Telephone rings]
Diane: Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Kate! Samples? Ooh.
[Telephone rings]
Diane: I'll be there. Ha ha. Good-bye. Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. I've already told you I am taking the deposition next week.
[Telephone rings]
Diane: Well, thank you. Mason, Petrovitch & Miller.
Alexis: Hello.
Diane, whispering: Hi, Max. Oh. 7:00 sharp. And don't forget to bring the--
[Telephone rings]
Diane: The thing.
Alexis: Eww.
Diane: No, not that thing. The one with the--yes. Yeah.
[Telephone rings]
Diane: See you later, honey. Mason, Petrovitch & Miller.
Alexis: Heavy.
Diane: Just--Stan. [Whispering] Stanford Mason. He's the senior partner.
Alexis, whispering: Who cares?
Diane: Well, we're fine up here in Port Charles. How are you all in the city? Well, thank you. I love 8-figure settlements, too.
Diane: [Chuckles] The new hire? She's settling in beautifully. I'll talk to you soon, Stan. Come on. Of course I have been meaning to hire a new secretary. I had to fire the last one. But who's got time to interview? And did I mention that my office is being renovated? Of course this one will be yours, but until that time, yours, mine.
Alexis: I'd rather be roasted slowly over hot coals.
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Claire: I got a few questions for you about your trip to Puerto Rico with the victim a few days prior to her death.
Sonny: Call my lawyer. You shouldn't be workin'. I heard you left the hospital too soon.
Dante: I don't give a damn what you think. And you obviously set this whole thing up to see if I'd really testify in front of the man who now turns out to be my father.
Claire: Guilty as charged. Does that sound familiar? Probably not, but it will soon.
Sonny: Call my lawyer.
Claire: You know, invoking your great love for your children may have helped you to remain free on bail, but it's not gonna help when the jury returns a guilty verdict. I'll see you in court.
Sonny: She's worried. That's why she's trying so hard to intimidate me.
Dante: No, but you don't get intimidated, do you, Sonny?
Sonny: Well, you know what? I'm not gonna let some snotty fed get to me.
Dante: You know, maybe you should be afraid, especially of the part where you go to prison for the rest of your life and I'm the one who's proud and honored to have put you there.
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Lucky: Do you even have a plan? Were you gonna steal the records from Bernie's office or just torch the place? I'm thinkin' torch the place, 'cause that'd be the quickest way to make a statement and cripple Sonny's organization, at least for a while.
Johnny: You can't arrest somebody for a crime that was never committed, Detective.
Lucky: I'm askin' you to tone it down, Johnny. Nobody needs a mob war, especially now. A lot of innocent people could get hurt. And not so innocent, but you know what I mean.
Johnny: I'm sorry. I can't help you.
Ethan: It's a political discussion, is it?
Johnny: Yeah, somethin' like that.
Lucky: If you wanna go on a suicide mission, I can't stop you, but I'm not gonna let you take Ethan along for the ride.
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Jason: Find out everything you can about this picture.
Spinelli: The darkly focused one?
Jason: It showed up in Josslyn's christening album. So I need you to find out where the proof was made and anything that can tell me where Franco is. There's a file right there.
Spinelli: ""What's taking so long? Kill someone or...""
Jason: Don't even worry about what's written. Just track. Just give me something that I can track this guy down with, okay?
Spinelli: What--and then what? Will Stone Cold go after him and settle the grudge match once and for all? And if so, might your loyal wingman accompany you into the fray?
Jason: Spinelli, I need you at the computer. I'll take care of everything else.
Spinelli: Understood.
Jason: You can't get revenge on Franco for sleeping with Maxie.
Spinelli: Most aptly and succinctly put. You know, Maximista remains drawn to darklings, like the mob prince, for instance, and I'm merely her technical hero and her faithful companion in nonmarriage.
Jason: She loves you.
Spinelli: Yeah, and I her with all my heart, but she doesn't look at me like the way she looks at the mob prince or you or any other man of danger and intrigue, so if I could just prove myself.
Jason: No. You're not goin' after Franco. It's not gonna happen, so just put it out of your mind now.
Spinelli: Consider it vanquished. The mere idea of the Jackal charging recklessly into danger and darkness is obviously so--
Jason: Why do you even need danger and adventure? Spinelli, you're smart. Why don't you create some computer software program or video game, one without me in it, about private investigation?
Spinelli: Okay, cheating spouses and tawdry extramarital affairs are hardly video game material.
Jason: I know, but you have a real imagination. You could probably end up makin' some big money from this, and it's gonna be a lot safer for you and for Maxie.
Spinelli: Stone Cold is once again correct. Perhaps even more correct than he realizes.
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Alexis: What is this? The last time I had my desk like this, I was in the third grade. I didn't like it then. I don't like it now. I can't do it. Nope. Nope, nope. Can't work that way. Mm-mmm.
Diane: Well, I'm so glad we're out of the third grade. Look, I'm sorry about the renovations. I certainly didn't plan to have them going on in the middle of Sonny's trial, but do you have any idea how hard it is to find a reliable contractor? I mean, I went through several until finally Max found one for me with one phone call, Mr. D'Agostino. He insisted on starting immediately. I have a feeling there was some sort of debt involved, but look, honey, it's just gonna be for a few weeks.
Alexis: Weeks?
Diane: Okay, months, but who's counting? We're gonna have fun.
Alexis: I'll work from home.
Diane: You will not work from home. Get back here. We can't afford the endless driving back and forth, and you don't want Kristina anywhere near this trial, especially if it goes south.
Alexis: Well, it's not going to. Isn't that why you asked me to help you? Wasn't that the point?
Diane: Point taken. Even though I somehow managed to defend Sonny for several years without tumbling into bed with him and bearing his child. Your assistance is deeply appreciated.
Alexis: All right, look here. If I'm gonna sit across from you, not gonna be all this yakety-yakety all day long, okay? You can't talk to me, and you can't do the sex whispering with Max, 'cause it makes me feel like--
Diane: I do not yakety-yakety, and I will keep the sex whispering down to a minimum. Oh, honey, come on. Look, this is going to be fun. Think about it. 2 legal lionesses working face to face, bouncing ideas off one another, arguing points of law, working on our opening and closing statements, not to mention shopping online to rest our poor--make that rich, fevered brains. [Chuckles]
Alexis: I'm not gonna be able to focus.
Diane: Of course you'll be able to focus. Alexis, we will encourage each other. Think about it. You and I sluggin' it out in the trenches shoulder to shoulder, united as lawyers, as women, as friends. This could be our finest hour. We'll be unstoppable. Oh, come on. You wanted to do this just as much as I did. Now, I'm sorry about the office space, but I do not have time to find another one. I'm in a 10-year lease. Alexis, you're one of my best friends, and you are the best lawyer I know, aside from me. I'm sure we can make this work.
Alexis: I'd be better off in the broom closet.
Diane: It's all yours, my friend.
[Alexis sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I can't believe I was thinking of turning my whole organization over to you. That wasn't just undercover work on your part, although you're great at what you do.
Dante: No, it's not gonna work, okay? The compliments, the double-team of lawyers. You're gonna pay for what you did.
Sonny: I wanted to turn...
Dante: Everyone you love is gonna be better off without you, okay?
Sonny: Everything over to you because there was a mutual respect, a bond. You can't fake that, and I know you felt it.
Dante: Okay, what are you doing? You're trying to guilt me into changing my testimony? 'Cause it's not gonna happen.
Sonny: No. Last thing I wanna do is get tried for murder, but at least, you know, it gives me a chance to prove to you that my love is unconditional. I don't care if you're a cop.
Dante: Yeah? Well, you could've fooled me.
Sonny: When you came after me, you didn't know who I was, and I reacted not knowing who you were. If I had known the truth, things would have been different.
Dante: Not as far as I'm concerned.
Sonny: Okay, look, I can't give you the time we lost, the history, the things we share together--
Dante: Wow. You know, that's deep, Sonny. Really, I'm impressed.
Sonny: The only thing we can do right now is build on what we got.
Dante: Which is nothing. If you'll excuse me, I have to figure out how I'm gonna dismantle your organization once you're in prison. Jason's not gonna be an easy takedown.
Sonny: Jason's not gonna lay a hand against you. You're under my protection. You know that. You always will be.
Dante: What is that? I don't even know what that is. Is that a threat? Is it a bribe? I mean, not that it matters, because there's no way you're gonna get me to keep my mouth shut.
Sonny: I'm not tellin' you not to testify against me. I'm just sayin' if you do...
Dante: There is no if.
Sonny: No matter what you say--
Dante: My testimony's happening regardless. It is inevitable.
Sonny: No matter what you say on the stand, I'm still your father.
Dante: Not in any way that matters to me. You're just a guy who got my mother pregnant and moved on to her cousin.
Sonny: You're just as stubborn as I am. You are determined to shut me out of your life just like I am as determined to be part of your life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diane: Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Please hold. All right, the kitchen is on the other side of the laundry room. Now, I keep coffee, tea, champagne only. No food.
Alexis: Oh. I like to eat while I'm working, 'cause it saves time.
Diane: I never allow food in the office. The smell seems to linger.
Alexis: Who is remodeling their office, you or me?
Diane: Me.
Alexis: And whose office are we in now?
Diane: Wha...
[Telephone rings]
Diane: Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Please hold. And another thing. I don't like personal tchotchkes on the desk. That includes photos of children and boyfriends and ex-husbands. All right. Fine. You and the smell of bologna are effectively driving me from the room. I will handle the calls on hold elsewhere.
[Knock on door]
Nikolas: Hello.
Alexis: Hey.
Nikolas: Hey. Came by to see your new office.
Alexis: Oh.
Nikolas: This can't be it, right? Heh heh.
Alexis: This is it. Heh. Diane's remodeling, so until that's settled, we're gonna be sharing.
Nikolas: Oh. Well, I suppose that could be efficient.
Alexis: Or a nightmare. Anyway, I'm glad you came by. I was gonna call you. I went over to talk to Elizabeth, and she was less than enthusiastic about you setting up a trust for her baby and possibly yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: You found Johnny.
Lucky: In Jake's with an injured leg, keepin' his mouth shut. Look, I can't prove that he was the one that shot at me and jumped off the building, and I can't file any kind of report against him, because he didn't actually break into Bernie's office.
Jason: Lucky, I've protected Johnny as much as I can. I'm gonna have to push back at some point.
Lucky: I know, but right now the only thing he's interested in is disrupting your operation. He's not out to kill anyone.
Jason: Why are you defending this guy?
Lucky: I'm not. I'm not defending him. I'm just trying to understand the complications. If Johnny Zacchara gets away with challenging Sonny, people will notice, okay? I understand. They'll get ideas, especially with the trial coming up, and Johnny could start a war. So I understand that you can't look the other way forever, but I need you to stall for as long as you possibly can and not retaliate.
Jason: I can't make any promises.
Lucky: You gotta find a way, because it's my family we're talkin' about now, my family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: I hear the arraignment got a little dicey.
Sonny: Ah, just the feds showin' up. There's no reason to revoke my bail.
Luke: Well, that's good news. Here. Congratulations.
Sonny: Thank you.
Luke: You know, a while ago, you asked me what it was like havin' Ethan just show up out of nowhere.
Sonny: Yeah.
Luke: Well, you know, it's tricky, because sometimes you don't know what to do, when to step in, and when to back off.
Sonny: Well, I understand that.
Luke: Well, the deal is, see, there was a time when we wouldn't even have to have this conversation, actually. It was a given that my kids would be safe with you and the organization, but the situation with Joey Limbo changed all that. I vouched for you, and no matter who shot first, he ended up dead, so things are different. Johnny Zacchara's lookin' to cause trouble for you. You know that. Jason is concerned enough about it that he came to see me.
Sonny: He brought this to you?
Luke: Yeah. Yeah, he's concerned that Ethan is getting involved. He thinks maybe Johnny is pulling him in as a shield.
[Sonny sighs]
Sonny: I'm sorry to hear that.
Luke: Yeah. Well, look. I'm gonna do everything I can to keep the dodger out of your way, believe me, but what I need to know is that things are the way they used to be, that no matter what he does, what kind of trouble he gets into, he's off-limits in terms of bullets, cement shoes, knee replacements. You name it. Can we agree to that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Ohh. We miss you. And Morgan wants you to call him. He wants to go watch some spring training games or something.
Michael: Well, tell him to come by, and we'll figure out the schedule. You know, Max is a big Yankees fan, too.
Carly: Okay. You okay?
Michael: Yeah. I mean, I have everything I want. Graziella cleans up after me. There's always great food around. And I can do anything I want except for leave.
Carly: Who says you can't leave?
Michael: I mean without Max and Milo. It's like I'm under house arrest.
Carly: It's only till after the trial, honey, okay? That's it.
Michael: No. It isn't right.
Carly: Well, we can't risk another confession. Eventually the police are going to believe you.
Michael: Would that be so terrible?
Carly: It'd ruin your life. I'm sorry. I am so sorry about everything that has happened, but you know what? We made our choices, and we can't change them.
Michael: It isn't fair for Dad to have to go to prison for something that I did.
Carly: He's not going to prison, even if he's found guilty.
Michael: Yeah, but then he'll disappear, and Morgan and I might not get to see him for years, and it'll be completely my fault.
Carly: None of this is your fault.
Michael: I did it. I killed Claudia. Now everyone is gonna have to keep lying about it forever. Dad's gonna stand trial, and you're gonna go to court and lie for him. Which part of that is supposed to be good for me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Footsteps]
Dante: Oh, hey. I don't like being set up, just so you know.
Claire: It's my job to make sure that you're gonna tell the truth on the stand.
Dante: And I've already passed your tests a couple times.
Claire: Mr. Corinthos would already be in prison if you told the truth about how you got shot.
Dante: Now, look, I stand by my statement. And, hey, if you were the prosecutor who gets Sonny Corinthos put away for good, then your career is made. You should be grateful for getting the opportunity.
Claire: What I'm worried about is the evidence. We've got the remnants of a burned-up shirt, we've got an airhead fashionista who saw something in the dark in the middle of a rainstorm, and we have one hair supposedly that was found on the floor of a cabin which happened to burn down in the middle of the same rainstorm.
Dante: Yeah, and you have my testimony about the way Sonny was acting around when Claudia disappeared, and you got a recording of him practically bragging that he killed her.
Claire: He doesn't say the words, though, and he is surrounded by people who will say anything to protect him, like Jason Morgan and Carly Jacks. And if his lawyers put him on the stand, he was very compelling at the arraignment. I mean, who doesn't love a man who loves his kids? What juror will take him away from them?
Dante: What, you really think we could lose this thing?
Claire: I'm saying that we need all the help we can get. And speaking of Sonny's kids, there's one name that keeps coming up in the statements.
Dante: No, you leave Michael Corinthos out of it.
Claire: Well, what? You think that he saw the murder, right?
Dante: Yeah, and it's tearin' him apart.
Claire: And does he have a good relationship with his father?
Dante: Michael tries to impress his father all the time. He's tryin' to protect Sonny whenever he gets a chance. He's even confessed to killing Claudia.
Claire: Michael Corinthos confessed to killing his stepmother? When did that happen?
Dante: Look, Mac didn't even take his statement, because the kid confesses to things that he doesn't do all the time. He's a mess. He'd make a lousy witness.
Claire: Not if he needs to talk, not if we trigger catharsis right there on the stand.
Dante: Okay, you know this kid was in a coma for a year, right?
Claire: Because of Claudia. That's why Sonny killed her.
Dante: Yeah. He already blames himself for everything that's happening, okay? If he sends Sonny to prison with his testimony, the kid will never recover.
Claire: Well, it sounds like you're protecting him.
Dante: Well, do I want my little brother to be cross-examined by you? No, I don't.
Claire: My job is to win this case, and your job is to help me. Now, if you can't do that, you better turn over your badge and then go work for your daddy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Elizabeth isn't thinking clearly right now, but she'll come around.
Alexis: What if the baby's Lucky's?
Nikolas: Well, we already had this discussion. I don't care. I just wanna make sure that her children are taken care of.
Alexis: Then obviously you're the only Cassadine that could feel guilt.
Nikolas: I'll talk to her about it.
Alexis: I don't mean to be indelicate, but you have a son that you barely see. Why do you want another child?
Nikolas: I know. I know. I'm not gonna be getting any prizes for parenting anytime soon, but I at least wanna be able to provide financial support, maybe an education.
Alexis: Not to mention riding lessons.
Nikolas: That, too. Heh. Look, I'll keep trying with Spencer and with this child, and who knows? Maybe I'll get better at it.
Alexis: Well, I have no doubt.
Nikolas: I gotta go. Okay.
Alexis: All right. Listen...
Nikolas: Yeah.
Alexis: Let me know what the results are, okay?
Nikolas: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Diane: Huh. Hmm. Well, the billing software is in the secretary's computer. She usually handles things like that, but here are the paper forms.
Alexis: Oh, but I don't have any billable hours yet.
Diane: Did you just have a conversation with someone?
Alexis: It was my nephew.
Diane: Okay. Did you give him any advice?
Alexis: I always give him advice.
Diane: So he's gotta pay.
Alexis: That's ridiculous.
Diane: He's got more money than God.
Alexis: It's the principle of the thing.
Diane: Exactly. Why should this firm represent the Cassadines pro bono?
Alexis: I am not sending my nephew a bill.
Diane: Well, you might want to rethink that, my friend, because if Sonny's trial goes south, then our golden goose is going to be spending the rest of his days sitting in the clinker, which means good-bye huge retainers, good-bye triple charges, good-bye bonuses just for going to court, because aside from the odd desperate appeal now and then, we won't be billing Sonny at all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Elizabeth: Come in. Hey.
Steve: How's it goin'?
Elizabeth: Oh, it's better now that you're here.
Steve: Ahh. Epiphany said your test went well.
Elizabeth: Yeah. Now all I have to do is wait.
Steve: Yeah. Brownies from Kelly's. Help you pass the time.
[Elizabeth sighs]
Steve: Did I say something wrong?
Elizabeth: No. No, you didn't know. Oh, when I was high school, all I could make were brownies, and Nikolas and Emily and Lucky and I, we used to throw these parties and shut down Kelly's and dance and have fun, and I always brought the brownies.
Steve: I didn't know.
Elizabeth: We would toast with them like they were glasses of champagne and promise to be friends forever, the 4 musketeers.
Steve: I had no idea. I'm so sorry.
Elizabeth: It's okay. It's okay. It was a really long time ago. Maybe this is a good sign. You know, the days of sharing brownies are over. We have all grown up, and it's about time I started acting like it. I know what I'm gonna do.
Steve: Yeah? What?
Elizabeth: It doesn't matter who's the father of this baby. I'm gonna raise my kids on my own.
Steve: That's very courageous.
Elizabeth: Thanks.
Steve: But that doesn't mean you can pull it off.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: It isn't right for Dad to give up his whole life for me, and I shouldn't expect you to lie for me either.
Carly: Okay, my testimony is going to be mostly true. All I have to say is that your father came in and saved me and Josslyn instead of you. I mean, the story stays the same, except you were never in the cabin. That's it.
Michael: You think they'll believe you?
Carly: I'm a world-class liar, and I've never been more motivated.
Michael: It isn't right.
Carly: Michael, you saved me and your baby sister. Once that trial is over, no matter what the outcome, you're gonna have the rest of your life ahead of you, and that means your father and I win.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You're protecting your son. Believe me, I understand that. That's your responsibility as a father.
Luke: So we're cool?
Sonny: Yeah.
Luke: Good. I appreciate it. Oh, man. I been thinkin' a lot about karma recently, how the wheel comes around, you know. I don't get how you and I ended up with 2 sons who are cops.
[Sonny laughs]
Sonny: I actually saw Dante at the station today.
Luke: You know, Lulu's quite taken with him.
Sonny: He's a good man. I'm glad they're together.
Luke: So the kids are all right, to coin a phrase.
Sonny: Dante, Lulu, Ethan, they are all under my protection. You have my word.
Luke: Thank you, my friend. That I so appreciate. To better times.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: I have to hand it to Johnny. There's a simple brilliance to what he's doin'. I mean, he hasn't tried to kill Sonny. He's just defying him. So if someone tries to take him out, it looks punitive, like a massive overreaction, which it would be. You don't kill someone for boosting a shipment.
Jason: Johnny wants to make Sonny look weak. Weakness gets you killed. I don't have to tell you that. Luke taught you that before Sonny ever taught me.
Lucky: I don't wanna have to arrest you for Johnny's murder, okay? And I really don't want Ethan to wind up dead. See, it's more than just my badge that's in your way right now. It's all of the people that we have in common. So for their sake and for mine, just lay off of Johnny and Ethan. Look, if everyone could just stay calm, this whole situation might take care of itself, 'cause once Sonny goes to prison, Johnny won't have to worry about getting justice for his sister, and no one will have to die.
Spinelli: I do not wish to see any harm to come to the mob prince, but he seems determined to bring about his own demise.
Jason: If Johnny keeps pushin' me, I have to push back. I don't want to, but I don't see a way out of it.
Spinelli: Perhaps not, but I might have an idea.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Are you saying I can't make it as a single mother?
Steve: Ah, no. I'm just asking you to be realistic. You love your boys, and they love you, and I'm sure you already love your baby. But take a look at Cam and Jake's lives and what they're really like. I mean, they already spend a whole lot of time with Gram, and she's not gettin' any younger. They spend a lot of time in day care, and I know you have to have a job, but a third child is only gonna make everything that much more complicated.
Elizabeth: So what are you suggesting?
Steve: Keep your options open. You don't have to depend on Lucky or Nikolas for everything, but look at this realistically. You're gonna have to have help from somebody at some point. Why not your child's father?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: Can I have a ginger ale?
Ethan: Yeah, not a problem.
Lucky: Thanks. You really like it here, don't you?
Ethan: Well enough, yeah.
Lucky: You know, Ethan, you've turned out to be a pretty good guy, despite how awful I was to you when you first showed up. I mean, I made a difficult situation a lot more painful than it needed to be.
Ethan: Ah, you weren't expecting a brother. That's all.
Lucky: Then you were really supportive through the whole Elizabeth thing. You drove me home more than once when I was drinking.
Ethan: Why don't you tell me what's on your mind?
Lucky: I'm just sayin' that you've been a really good brother to me, surprisingly so, and I'd like to return the favor.
Ethan: Sounds fine.
Lucky: Oh, just out of curiosity, do you have a green card?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door opens]
Maxie: Are you okay? You sounded kind of worried in your message.
Spinelli: The Jackal P.I.'s most recent case has presented some unexpected demands.
Maxie: You're gonna have to work all night again because some stupid chef at the Metro Court is stepping out on his wife?
Spinelli: The case has taken a grave turn.
Maxie: Really? Tell me what happened.
Spinelli: Well, the Jackal's keen intuition and peerless investigative skills have turned up a number of woman who have been seen in Chef Robere's company.
Maxie: That does not mean they're sleeping together.
Spinelli: We'll never know, for they were never seen again.
Maxie: You mean these women just disappeared?
Spinelli: That seems to be the case.
Maxie: You mean you think that there's a serial killer on the loose at the Metro Court?
Spinelli: It's too soon to say for certainty, but should the awful truth be realized, the Jackal will catch him and make him pay.
Maxie: Spinelli, you can't go after this guy on your own.
Spinelli: Well, if I do not, Chef Robere's wife could be killed for hiring me to investigate.
Maxie: What are you gonna do?
Spinelli: Well, I do scoff at danger, but I think I might need assistance on this one.
Maxie: What about Sam?
Spinelli: Oh, I think her very presence would arouse suspicion, but your powers of observation and your unusual methods of linking information could prove most valuable.
Maxie: Well, yeah. Then I would be happy to help you. Oh, it'll be just like old times.
Spinelli: Indeed, the Jackal and fair Maximista found each other while solving a case. And now who knows what hapless, starry-eyed innocent we can save from the greasy clutches of Chef Robere.
Maxie: I would do anything to help my jackal.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: You stayin' here now?
Michael: I wanted to spend some time with my dad, show some support when he goes on trial. You know, he isn't here, by the way.
Dante: Yeah, I know. I didn't come to talk to Sonny. I came to talk to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: It's a simple question. You either have a green card, or you don't. And what about your work visa? Is it expired? Did you ever get one?
Ethan: So much for being a good brother.
Lucky: Look, you're gonna be a lot safer in Australia than in Port Charles in the middle of a mob war.
Ethan: Ah, that's what this is about.
Lucky: You don't understand the kind of trouble that Johnny Zacchara's pulling you into.
Ethan: I can take care of myself.
Lucky: Okay. I'm sorry it had to come to this. Ethan Lovett, you are under arrest for being in the United States without--
Luke: Hey, hold it! Hold it! What's this? There's no way you're gonna arrest your brother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door closes]
Nikolas: So I spoke to Alexis.
Elizabeth: Nikolas, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but I wanna raise my children on my own. I don't wanna rely on you or Lucky or anyone else.
Nikolas: Really? Is that what you told Jason? I mean, didn't he buy you a house, set up a trust for Jake? Why does he get to take care of his child, but I don't?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Bull's-eye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: You shouldn't be out here.
Dante: We're family.
Michael: Yeah, for all of 2 weeks.
Dante: Look, you are my brother, and I want you to have a better life than you have now.
Michael: Then you know exactly what to do. Refuse to testify against our father.
Dante: Our father is not an innocent man.
Michael: You don't even know our father, because you were too busy kissin' up, lyin', and tryin' to send him to prison. You didn't even notice how much he loves his kids.
Dante: You've already been payin' way too much to be his son.
Michael: Are you talkin' about Claudia? You don't even know anything about what happened to Claudia, because you weren't even there.
Dante: Okay, then why don't you set me straight?
Sonny: Dante. Dante!
Dante: Tell me what really happened.
Sonny: Get out of my house.
Dante: Well, that's not much of a welcome there, Dad. Why so rude? You afraid I might find out the deep, dark truth. Maybe I already know.","Jason worries that Franco is still out to get him. Carly wonders if the baby is in jeopardy. Claire tells Sonny she plans on sending him to prison with the ""help"" of Dante. Lucky confronts Johnny about his plans for Sonny. Spinelli tells Jason that Maxie is more drawn to ""dark"" men like Johnny. Alexis tries to get settled into Diane's office but she's unhappy with the lack of space. Sonny insists to Dante that their ""bond"" was real. Lucky tells Jason he found Johnny at Jake's ""with an injured leg"" and he's certain it was John who tried to break into Bernie's office. Jason wants to ""push back"" at Johnny but Lucky asks him to hold off. Luke warns Sonny about Johnny. Sonny agrees to protect Ethan, no matter what. Dante doesn't want Michael to be ""cross examined"" by Claire. Michael doesn't want Sonny to pay for his crime. Steven visits Elizabeth at Shady Brook. Jason tells Spinelli he may not be able to avoid dealing with Johnny. Sonny comes home to find Dante and Michael in a heated discussion.",summ_screen
"Sonny: You're not doing your daughter any favors by killing an innocent man.
Todd: Everyone always says they're innocent. But we are none of us innocent.
Blair: Todd! God, don't -- don't do this!
Starr: Dad! What are you doing?!
Blair: Starr --
Todd: Starr -- meet Sonny Corinthos.
Michael: Dad!
Sonny: Michael, don't.
Todd: Oh, Michael. Welcome. Say good-bye to your father.
Starr: Dad, please don't.
Todd: Don't kid yourself, Starr. I'm doing this for you.
[Gunshot]
Starr: [Gasps]
Matt: Thank you, yeah. Okay, so there was a minor snag with the flowers, but I was able to work it out. Where'd everybody go?
Elizabeth: Anna went with Patrick to find something for Emma to wear to the service.
Matt: Oh. You know, everyone really appreciates you helping out with this.
Elizabeth: There are so many pictures. It's hard to choose. I decided to do this in chronological order, starting when Robin was little.
Matt: That'll be nice. Wow. Oh, my gosh, okay. Robin and Maxie are so young in this one. Maxie's got to be like 6 or something?
Elizabeth: Let me see. Oh, my goodness.
Matt: Yeah.
Elizabeth: It's hard to be mad at Maxie when this whole thing's going on, you know?
Matt: Yeah, she's taking this really hard. Actually, I've never seen her act like this before.
Maxie: [Gasps] I'm sorry. I -- I -- I'm sorry. No, I wasn't --
Ewen: No problem. I do that all the time.
Maxie: ""Kate Howard."" Why do you have a file on Kate?
Ewen: I'll take that, thanks.
Maxie: D.I.D.? Kate did what?
Johnny: Sounds like you're expecting me.
Kate: Johnny, I knew you'd show up eventually.
Johnny: Then I guess you know exactly why I'm here.
TV: The fatal collision is alleged to have been caused when Corinthos shot out the rear tires of another reputed crime figure, Anthony Zacchara.
[Knock on door]
TV: Mr. Corinthos is free on bail, and Mr. Zacchara's whereabouts are unknown.
[TV shuts off]
Tracy: I know you're in there, Johnny! I heard the TV! Open the door! I want to know if my so-called husband is alive.
[Knock on door]
Anthony: Venus, my darling! Very sweet of you to be so worried about me.
John: Put the gun down, Manning!
Todd: I don't think I'll do that.
Starr: Dad, please stop!
Michael: No, no, don't. The gun could go off!
Todd: He's right, Starr. You need to leave right now.
Steve: Not until you put the gun down!
Todd: I'm gonna be on trial for murder anyway, right? Why not make it a double? At least then you'll have your justice.
Starr: I don't want you to kill anyone, dad, not even him.
Sonny: You got to believe me. I had nothing to do --
Todd: You shut up! You shut up! You don't get to talk after everything you've taken away from her!
Blair: Damn it, Todd, put the gun down! Don't. Don't put your daughter through this, please. Please!
John: Listen to her, Manning. Drop the gun -- before I drop you.
Carly: Who the hell is that?
Blair: That's lieutenant John McBain from the Llanview police department. Thank God he got here when he did.
Ewen: Sorry. That's confidential.
Maxie: Relax. I'm Kate's first assistant. I signed a non-disclosure form.
Ewen: [Chuckles] Afraid that doesn't apply here.
Maxie: Obviously, it's important since ""did"" is in capital letters.
Ewen: Uh, I can't discuss it. Doctor/patient confidentiality.
Maxie: So, Kate's your patient? Look, sorry. I'm not trying to pry. It's just -- well, Kate's one of the sanest people I know, in a really uptight, controlling kind of way.
Ewen: I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything to Kate or anyone about this file.
Maxie: No problem. Maybe you could do me a favor, as well?
Ewen: If this has anything to do with Elizabeth Webber, I'd prefer not to hear it.
Maxie: It's about my cousin, Robin Scorpio drake.
Ewen: I'm very sorry for your loss.
Maxie: I was just wondering if you knew any more specifics about what happened. What caused the explosion?
Ewen: I was at the staff briefing. Apparently, the control lever on the gas valve broke off, causing a leak, which eventually led to the explosion. Knowing the specifics won't bring your cousin back.
Maxie: I just -- no, I -- I just want different specifics. I don't want Robin to be dead! I -- you don't understand.
Ewen: Then tell me! Is there something more you're not saying?
Olivia: How could Johnny possibly know that you pulled a plug on a patient in Memphis?
Steve: I don't know. He's already used it once to blackmail me. Anthony was in trouble. He needed medical attention the night Lisa Niles was murdered.
Olivia: What, and you didn't come forward with that?
Steve: I couldn't.
Olivia: But did John tell you how he found out any of this?
Steve: When you and I started seeing each other, he did a background check on me like only someone in his business could.
Olivia: Why would he even do that?
Steve: I guess he wanted to make sure all your talk about being with a good, safe guy was true. And he found out otherwise.
Olivia: And now he's using you as his own personal mob doctor?
Steve: There's something else Johnny wants.
Kate: You know, this isn't gonna work, Johnny.
Johnny: You're gonna have to be a little more specific.
Kate: You planting more evidence against Sonny.
Johnny: Why would I do that?
Kate: Because, Johnny, you shot out the tires of Anthony's car. You killed a man and his young daughter, and you planted a gun here to frame Sonny.
Johnny: I wouldn't frame Sonny. I didn't do that. I'm here because of what happened the other night.
Kate: Yes, the night that Sonny got arrested for trying to kill Anthony.
Johnny: Yeah, the same night that you came to my place and came on to me.
Kate: What?
Anthony: Things aren't exactly safe at the moment. You can't stay too long.
Tracy: No problem. I got what I came for.
Anthony: Ah, you came to see with your own two eyes that I'm okay.
Tracy: No, actually, I came to hear with my own two ears that you're dead, because I was hoping that this exercise in blackmail that we call marriage was over.
Anthony: You don't mean that. My instincts tell me you care about me.
Tracy: [Laughs] Your instincts are so mistaken.
Anthony: Ah, my instincts told me that Sonny would follow me that night, and he did. Shot my tires out, wanted me to die in a car crash. I ended up running those poor kids off the road.
Tracy: Oh! And you're filled with regret and remorse over two total strangers.
Anthony: That girl was frantic. I could have left, but she begged me to let her use my cell phone -- to call 911.
Tracy: How selfless of you.
Anthony: What? Maybe I should have stayed, tried to help her get the others out of the car? If I had, I'd be dead right now. Like I will be if Sonny finds me and decides to finish the job.
John: Not asking you again, Manning -- put the gun down.
Todd: John McBain. I know that you're far too honorable and upright to blow this bastard's head off, but you raised Cole like a son. Tell the truth. Won't you feel the slightest pang of vindication when I pull this trigger?
Blair: Damn it, Todd, no.
Starr: Dad, please, I can't watch you die. Please.
Todd: I'm sorry, Starr.
Starr: No.
Blair: You son of a bitch! Todd, no! Everybody get your hands where I can see them! Now!
John: All right, all right. Take it easy. Take it easy, all right? Give me the gun.
John: I'm handing you the gun, all right? I'm a cop. Try not to shoot me. I'm gonna show you my badge. Nice and slow.
John: All right, nice and slow. Here you go. I'm here to arrest this man. His name is Todd Manning. He's wanted for jumping bail in Pennsylvania. Everything's in that paperwork.
Sonny: You can add attempted murder to the charges, and you might want to look for the gun. It's -- right here at his waist. The one he tried to kill me with.
Starr: No, no, no! Don't be rough with him! He's cooperating!
Blair: God, Todd, don't you see what you're doing to your daughter?
John: Mr. Manning will be returning to Llanview to stand trial for murdering his brother.
Todd: And Mr. Corinthos will pay for what he's done to my family, one way or another.
Starr: So you're Sonny Corinthos. I'm Starr Manning. That was my boyfriend and daughter that you killed. Achoo! Nasal allergy symptoms
Starr: Before you shot that gun, did you notice that there was another car coming the other way? Did you think about who would be in it? Do you care that my daughter was only 3 years old, that we finally got her father back, that we were all happy again? Do you care that she is dead, that he is dead, and that it is your fault?! Do you care that you killed them?!
Blair: Starr, listen to me. You don't have to do this now. That's what the courts are for. Now come on.
Todd: The courts let that murderer out on bail.
John: Yeah, it happens, doesn't it?
Sonny: I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss, but I was not responsible.
Starr: Oh, I'm glad that you are sorry, Mr. Corinthos. I don't believe you.
Blair: Shh.
Starr: And you're about to be a whole lot sorrier, because I can prove that you killed Cole and hope.
Carly: You can prove it how?
Starr: The other driver said it was Sonny Corinthos that shot out his tires.
Sonny: The other driver was Anthony Zacchara, and he's --
Starr: And he was going to help me. He was going to help us, but then he couldn't because he ran away! He was scared that you were still chasing after him!
Sonny: Okay, Anthony lied to you. That's what happened.
Starr: You're the liar. You're the liar, and you're a killer, and the only reason I'm glad that my father didn't shoot you is because you're not worth him dying for!
Elizabeth: Why don't you go check on Maxie?
Matt: Oh, no. She made it abundantly clear she doesn't want me to be around right now.
Elizabeth: Everyone deals with loss in their own way. Sometimes in the beginning, you don't want anyone around, and -- and sometimes you just can't imagine the day when it'll hurt a little less, because that means you're letting go.
Matt: Yeah, Maxie used to talk about how Robin was an inspiration, that she felt like, you know, Robin could triumph over anything. This accident -- it's gonna take a piece of Maxie, too.
Maxie: Robin was like my mother, my sister, my best friend. She always found a way to forgive me and to love me, no matter what I did.
Ewen: I'm sorry.
Maxie: I just -- I'd never do anything to hurt her, you know? I -- the opposite's true. I was always trying to figure out a way to pay her back, to -- to be as good to her as she was to me, and --
Ewen: That's natural.
Maxie: No, there's nothing natural about what happened! Okay? Robin's gone, and I'm left with so many questions. I -- God, there's so much that I can't even say it out loud.
Ewen: I'd be happy to see you professionally. Anything you say will be completely confidential.
Maxie: No, thanks. I'll pass.
Ewen: Listen, everyone has things we're afraid to say, even to the closest people in our lives. You know, sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to who's impartial.
Maxie: I don't need professional help, okay? I'm not a crazy person.
Ewen: Not crazy, but grieving. And beyond that, you can't give yourself any kind of emotional label.
Maxie: You know what? I -- I was with Robin that night, in the lab, before the explosion. So you want to know my emotional label? Guilty.
Ewen: I know why you'd feel guilty.
Anthony: Corinthos caused that accident. I was driving to the airport --
Tracy: Why did he come after you? Because you tried to kill his son and accidentally shot Sonny instead.
Anthony: I told you I wasn't the shooter in the garage. I thought you believed me.
Tracy: No, I believed you when you said you were leaving town.
Anthony: I tried.
Tracy: You didn't try hard enough, and this insanity between you and Sonny caused two innocent bystanders to die. One of them was a toddler.
Anthony: How could you possibly blame me? I didn't fire the gun either time.
Tracy: I want it to stop. When are you leaving?
Anthony: When I can do it under the radar, without drawing Sonny's attention.
Tracy: Okay, well, I think we need to speed up the process a little bit.
Anthony: What are you doing?
Tracy: I am going to call Sonny -- and point to the rock you're hiding under.
Blair: Come on, Starr. Don't do this to yourself. He's not worth it. Neither is your father. Come on.
Michael: You okay?
Sonny: Yeah. Fine.
Michael: Look, Starr is grieving. She needs someone to blame.
Sonny: Her father went after the wrong man.
Carly: Hey, I just spoke to Starr's mother. The father, Todd Manning -- he's pretty dangerous.
Sonny: Yeah, I got that, Carly.
Carly: And all he seems to care about are his kids.
Sonny: Okay. I can empathize with that part, but --
Carly: Put yourself in his shoes. What would you do to the man who killed your grandchild?
Sonny: I understand I have an enemy. Wouldn't be the first time.
John: Hey.
Todd: Please, John, just let me talk to her.
John: You know, I think you've done enough. Keep an eye on him.
Blair: John, thank God you got here when you did.
John: I wish I could have done more. I'm sorry. Cole -- he loved you very much.
Starr: Thank you for everything that you did for him. For us.
John: I was able to get in contact with his parents.
Starr: You told them what happened?
John: I told them it was an accident.
Starr: Except that it wasn't. Sonny Corinthos was trying to kill someone, and we just got in the way.
Blair: Starr, please. You got to stop talking like this, okay? Stop.
Starr: Well, it's how I feel.
John: And, Todd, he -- he decided to avenge hope and Cole.
Blair: You know what? He could have gotten himself killed. Does he know that that is a known mobster? Did you know that?
John: Yeah, I know who Sonny Corinthos is. Mommy's got a surprise for you.
Kate: You know what? Get out of my office right now before I call security or Sonny.
Johnny: I thought you weren't gonna call Sonny until he could find us in a little more of a -- you know, compromising position.
Kate: What are you talking about? I barely know you.
Johnny: Didn't stop you the other night when you came to my apartment and kissed me.
Kate: I -- I wouldn't go near your apartment, Johnny. So if this is some sick, twisted game that you're playing with me, you got the wrong woman.
Johnny: Maybe you're right. Maybe I do have the wrong woman.
Kate: Yeah, you do.
Johnny: Maybe the woman I should be talking to is Connie, huh? Connie? You know, flashy, fiery, little bit of Bensonhurst trash -- not that there's anything wrong with that, Connie.
Kate: Johnny, no! Stop it! Get out of here! You're hurting me, Jo -- aah! [Gasps]
Johnny: Because -- Connie wants to be alive instead of dead for Sonny Corinthos. Doesn't she?
Connie: Damn straight. [Chuckles] Ugh! Phew!
Johnny: Kate?
Connie: Kate? You see Kate anywhere? Connie's in the house. Stupid hairdo.
Steve: I can't let you get involved.
Olivia: You already just admitted to me that you pulled the plug on a patient in Memphis.
Steve: I don't want you to be involved in something illegal.
Olivia: Tell me what Johnny wants.
Steve: The same thing Johnny always wants. A way to crush Sonny.
Anthony: Know what happens if you call Sonny?
Tracy: [Chuckles] Yeah, I get to play the merry widow.
Anthony: You get charged as an accomplice to my murder.
Tracy: Who says it's gonna get reported? Sonny has a lot of experience in disappearing people.
Anthony: [Chuckles] Fine. You know what? Go right ahead. Make the call. All my affairs are in order. I'm sure the S.E.C. Will be grateful for all the info I left them about you and your shady financial dealings. You end up in a cell either way.
Tracy: [Sighs]
Anthony: That's what I thought.
Tracy: I was just trying to protect myself from getting caught in the crossfire.
Anthony: And I'm just trying to stay alive.
Tracy: Who says you have the right to? I have no use for Sonny Corinthos, but at the very least, he was protecting his family. What's your excuse?
Anthony: I'm innocent this time! Hey! If I'm gonna get whacked after all these years, I would prefer it to be for something I actually did!
Carly: You seem smarter than this. Not a good idea to go up against Sonny.
Todd: He destroyed my daughter's entire life.
Carly: If he did, he will be tried and convicted.
Todd: I'm the only one that'll get Starr justice.
Carly: Well, you don't appear to be in the position for that.
Todd: [Chuckles] Carly -- you're lovely, and I do appreciate you sneaking me into the hospital and all that, and you run a first-rate hotel, and if I'm ever not a fugitive, it's the first place I'd stay. But your ex killed my granddaughter and my granddaughter's father, and for that, he deserves to die.
Carly: You and Sonny are very much alike, and by which I mean he's dangerous and he's really hard to kill.
Todd: Have you been talking to Blair? You've been talking to Blair. Then you know -- 'cause I'm sure Blair told you -- that I will make Sonny pay for what he's done.
Michael: Thank you.
Starr: For what?
Michael: Well, for stopping your father. You're the only reason he didn't pull the trigger.
Starr: I wasn't trying to save your father. I was trying to save mine.
Michael: Look, I'm just glad they're both alive.
Starr: Do you ever feel guilty -- for loving someone so horrible? Do you ever feel like the things that they do are your fault?
Michael: It's not really that way with my father. But from what I could see -- you're the one good thing about your dad.
Blair: All right, sweetheart, John is making arrangements to get your dad back to Llanview, and we need to get you -- come on -- to a hospital.
Starr: What? I'm not going back to the hospital.
Blair: You've gone through a horrible ordeal. You shouldn't even be out of bed.
Michael: Starr had a right to tell the court what she saw that night.
Starr: I had to tell them what Anthony Zacchara said -- that Sonny Corinthos shot out his tires.
Blair: Okay. And you're gonna get a chance to tell that full testimony at the trial, okay?
Sonny: I'm gonna go out back. Bring the car around. I'm not gonna get into it. Just bring the car around.
John: Now, you didn't think I was just gonna let you walk out of here, did you?
Sonny: Been a long time, McBain.
John: Yeah, it has.
Ewen: You're having a perfectly normal reaction to what happened. The best thing you can do right now is to keep talking about what you're feeling.
Maxie: I can't. It hurts so much.
Ewen: Denying or suppressing the grief will only make it worse. Letting those feelings out, accepting, and processing them will eventually help you get through this.
Maxie: I think I'm beyond help.
Ewen: No one's completely beyond help.
Maxie: No? Then why don't you tell that to Robin?
Elizabeth: None of our lives will be the same without Robin.
Matt: Yeah. Yep. Well, at least you're getting your job back, right?
Elizabeth: What do you mean?
Matt: Well, Maxie recanted her story about you stealing the drugs.
Elizabeth: Why? Matt, I did steal those drugs.
Matt: [Stammers] I saw Monica in the hall at the hospital, and she said she was gonna call you and welcome you back.
Elizabeth: You know, she did leave me a message. I just thought she wanted to tie up loose ends.
Matt: Well, I'm going back to the hospital, so I can give you a ride. I have a consultation to do.
Elizabeth: Okay, yeah. Thanks. I think I've done everything I can with the slide show. Do you want to watch it with me?
Matt: And start bawling my eyes out before I have to go back to work?
Elizabeth: At least we'll be crying together.
Steve: Johnny wants me to run some kind of operation out of the hospital, something Sonny won't have a piece of, and if I -- if I help him, I'll keep my career, and if I don't --
Olivia: He'll turn you in.
Steve: I'm not sure how much longer I can keep stalling him.
Olivia: You don't have to. It's time Johnny and I had a little chat.
Steve: No, no, no. Stay out of this. I've talked too much already.
Olivia: I'm not gonna stand around and let Johnny blackmail you!
Steve: It's my problem, oli --
Olivia: I reserve the right to stand up for the man that I love.
Steve: What'd you just say?
Olivia: I said I will -- I will talk to Johnny.
Steve: [Sighs] You don't have to put yourself in the middle of this. You've done enough -- by saying you love me.
Olivia: Actions speak louder than words.
Connie: Glad you finally came to your senses. I knew you'd see my proposition as a win-win.
Johnny: Yeah, pass.
Connie: Oh, so you're a tease, are you? Huh?
Johnny: No, I like to think of myself as more of a gentleman. That's why I came here to tell you thanks -- but, no, thanks.
Connie: Get out of here! You could have called me, but you came over to tell me in person, which tells me -- someone's in.
Johnny: Oh, no, no. I-I just wanted to -- see you for one more time, make sure you're real, Connie.
Connie: Johnny, you thinking about me?
Johnny: You're kind of hard to forget.
Connie: I think about you, too. I think about this proposition and we're gonna have so much fun, and that Sonny's gonna walk in and see us together.
Johnny: Oh, so now you're a mind-reader?
Connie: Oh, Johnny, you're not too hard to figure out. That's why I like you. It's gonna be fun and enjoyable! Now all we got to do is get Sonny to walk in, and it's a party.
Johnny: What, you don't care about Kate? That she's gonna get her heart broken?
Connie: Screw Kate! She took Sonny back after he almost got us both killed! You know what? We're doing this right now. I'm texting him.
Johnny: Oh, you really don't take no for an answer, do you?
Connie: No, I don't take no! Sonny's coming over. Come on, Johnny -- you're not gonna take the opportunity to get revenge? I didn't think so. So this is what we're gonna do. I'm gonna put on a little show.
Johnny: [Chuckles]
Connie: I'm gonna do a little dancin', little rubbin'.
Johnny: You don't want to do that.
Connie: And, Johnny, Sonny's gonna walk in -- so, you in or you out?
Sonny: What inspired the move to Llanview? Bureau work get too difficult for you? [Chuckles]
[Cell phone chimes]
John: You want to get that?
Sonny: Why? Your friends probably got it bugged.
John: Probably, but you know I can't comment on an ongoing investigation.
Carly: So, that detective guy who showed up -- what's his story?
Todd: He has remarkably attractive hair.
Carly: Anything else?
Todd: No sense of humor. And he doesn't go for the whole do-it-yourself- justice thing, either.
Sonny: So, what happened, McBain? Why'd you decide to leave the FBI to go to some small town in Pennsylvania? Too much red tape? Or did you strike out so many times trying to take me down that they invited you to leave? [Laughs]
John: What do you know? Still arrogant.
Sonny: No, I'm just a survivor.
John: Yeah?
Sonny: Yeah.
John: Nearly got your head blown off today.
Sonny: I'm sure you're disappointed that his daughter stopped him, right?
John: Well, you know, at the end of the day, I can't stand around and watch someone commit murder -- even if the person deserves it.
Sonny: Self-righteous. I always knew that about you.
John: You know, this kid, Cole, Starr's boyfriend --
Sonny: Right.
John: I was pretty close to the kid for a while. He was like a son to me. If I find out you were behind this accident, I'm gonna come back here, and I'm gonna take you down myself.
Sonny: Just like old times.
John: No. No, I'm patient now. I can wait as long as it takes.
Ewen: It's not a sign of weakness to get a little help -- you know, admit there are things that we can't handle on our own.
Maxie: I have to get back to work.
Ewen: Everyone needs a safe place, Maxie.
Maxie: Robin was my safe place. Okay? She always accepted me, and -- I mean, not that she cut me any slack. She definitely called me out when I was wrong, but... she was always pushing me to be better than I was -- better than I am.
[Elevator doors open]
Matt: Maxie, what are you doing here?
Maxie: Um --
Elizabeth: Matt said you spoke to Monica and cleared my name. Thank you. Maxie, I'm really sorry about Robin. She was one of my closest friends, but I know she was like a sister to you.
Maxie: Yeah. I loved her so much.
Elizabeth: You know, she tried to explain you to me on more than one occasion. She said you give really good advice.
Maxie: She did?
Elizabeth: And whenever she was pulling her hair out about Patrick, she used to tell me that she just needed to talk to you, that you always put things in perspective and that you're way more insightful than you realize. Robin said she could count on you for anything.
Matt: Maxie.
Tracy: You need to leave the country for a long, long time.
Anthony: I have to find a way to neutralize Sonny. I think my grandson's gonna be helping me with that.
Tracy: Yeah, and don't expect me to drive the getaway car.
Anthony: Thank you for believing me.
Tracy: Who said I did?
Anthony: You didn't have to. Instincts, remember?
Tracy: [Scoffs]
Connie: All right, look, Johnny, if you're concerned that I'm gonna get all clingy in the afterglow, you can relax, all right? You're just as dangerous as Sonny.
Johnny: Should I take that as a compliment?
Connie: Take it any way you like. I'm not prying Kate out of Sonny's bed to get shot in yours. You know what I mean?
Johnny: Well, you really know how to charm a guy.
Connie: Oh-ho! Oh, Johnny -- I'm just getting started. Come here. You know, uh -- Sonny is gonna -- is gonna be walking in here -- any second.
Kate: Oh! Aah! Oh! Aah! Get off of me! [Gasps] [Whimpers] Get out!
Johnny: Connie?
Kate: You stay away from me. Get out of my office!
Johnny: What's the last thing you remember? What happened to Connie?
Kate: I am Kate Howard! Get out! Get out!
[Shuddered breathing]
Sonny: Don't let me keep you, agent mc -- did I say a -- I'm sorry. I meant lieutenant McBain. Um, don't let me keep you, because I'm sure you got to bring your, uh -- prisoner back to Llanview.
John: See you around.
Sonny: [Scoffs]
Blair: If you want it that way, we'll have you checked out back in Llanview. So, did you forget anything at the hospital or -- you got everything you need?
Starr: I -- I actually forgot a picture of me -- hope, and Cole.
Michael: Actually, it's right here. I, um -- I saw it when you were leaving.
Starr: Thank you for picking that up.
Michael: Yeah.
Starr: That is so -- they look so happy.
Blair: Yes, they do. And you know what? We're gonna get you back home with all the Cramer women, and we're gonna surround you and love you with your brothers. We're gonna help you heal.
Starr: What if I don't want to heal?!
Michael: Look, it'll help your family to feel like they're helping you, okay? It might be the best thing you can do right now.
Starr: Do you ever stop asking those questions that don't have answers?
Michael: I haven't, no. Look, maybe it'll be easier for you at home.
Starr: Do you really think so -- or are you just hoping it'll be easier on your father if I'm not around?
Carly: Maybe it's easier to hear this from a stranger than someone you know, but you don't help your kids by resorting to violence.
Todd: No, but I help your kids if I don't kill their dad.
Carly: [Chuckles] I can see what my advice means to you. Good luck, Todd Manning. You're gonna need it. You don't exactly radiate innocence.
Todd: Can I ask you something, since we just met? Do you really think I killed my brother?
Carly: I don't know. Did you?
Todd: If I did, he deserved it.
Carly: You may want to pull back on the attitude because you just might talk yourself into a murder conviction.
Todd: Well, some people think I deserve it.
Carly: Not everyone gets what they deserve -- and I'm not gonna count you out just yet. So who ordered the cereal that can help lower cholesterol
Matt: Maxie! Hey, come here. Hey. It's gonna be okay, all right?
Maxie: I don't know what I'm gonna do without Robin!
Matt: I know. What you're gonna do is you're gonna hold on to the good memories. Don't forget how much she loved you.
Maxie: [Crying]
[Cell phone rings]
Olivia: Yeah, I got to call you back. I can't really talk right now.
Steve: I just wanted to let you know how much I care about you and how much -- I want all this to work out.
Olivia: I'm starting to think it will.
Anthony: Where were you, anyway?
Johnny: Let's just say Kate Howard -- she's lost her mind. She doesn't know what she's saying anymore, she doesn't know what's she's doing --
Anthony: Sounds like it's time to take advantage.
Johnny: I already told her no.
Anthony: Johnny, sleep with her.
Johnny: What is this? First you pimp out Claudia. Now you're gonna pimp me?
Anthony: There's no better legal way to destroy Corinthos, and you know it.
Kate: [Shuddered breathing]
Blair: All right, I'm gonna go say goodbye to your sorry excuse for a father. You stay put, okay?
Michael: Look, I, uh -- I want you to have the truth -- about how you lost your family, whatever that turns out to be.
Starr: It's weird, I -- I know your dad did it, but for your sake, I wish he didn't.
Michael: Look, uh... good luck at home, okay? And if you need anything -- never mind. I said that before, and I let you down.
Starr: No, you can -- you can do something.
Michael: What's that?
Starr: Don't blame yourself. You did everything you could to save them.
Michael: I wish it was different.
Starr: I'll see you again -- when I come back to testify.
Blair: Well, well -- you are gonna get what is coming to you.
Todd: Tomas will never make you happy.
Blair: They're gonna lock you up and throw away the key, Todd.
Todd: It won't stop you from missing me.
Blair: You murdered your brother.
Todd: You always liked me better.
Blair: Oh, God, why can't you just admit, for once, that you're sorry?
Todd: I am sorry. I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm gonna miss you.
Blair: Shut up, shut up.
Todd: I love you, too.
John: Yeah, that's beautiful. All right, they're bringing a car around now. See you back home?
Blair: Yeah. I can't wait for the trial. I'm gonna be sitting in the front row.
Carly: What's the deal with you and that cop McBain?
Sonny: Nothing.
Carly: Didn't look like nothing where I was standing.",Matt and Elizabeth look through pictures to include in Robin's memorial ceremony. Matt is worried about Maxie. He tells Elizabeth that Monica has been trying to contact her to tell her that her suspension I over because Maxie recanted her accusation. The two of them head back to the hospital. Maxie bumps into Ewen causing him to drop a stack of files. She notices that one of the files has Kate's name on it. She says she will keep it to herself and asks him for information about the explosion. He tells her that the gas valve was broken and caused a leak. She remembers breaking it with her purse. Ewen asks her if she isn't telling him something. He offers to help her professionally if she wants to talks. She tells him she isn't crazy. He tells her everyone sometimes has things that they need to talk about but can't discuss with friends. She tells him she was in the lab that night and she feels guilty. He advises her that suppressing her grief will make it worse. Elizabeth and matt arrive at the hospital. Elizabeth thanks Maxie for clearing her name. She tells her all the wonderful things Robin had told her about Maxie over the years. Maxie is overwhelmed and has to leave. Matt chases her and holds her.,summ_screen
"Sonny: The truth is... ...we're not sure if we can prove who your killer is. As far as your family... ...your mother and I split up. I don't want you mad at your mother. 'Cause it's my fault. I-I did something very, very stupid. But I swear to you, if I could take it back, I would. I managed to hurt your mom again. [Sighs]
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Julian: Sure Olivia didn't give you any clues as to where she was going?
Ava: No, I told you she didn't.
[Telephone rings]
Julian: Go ahead.
Ava: Hello?
Olivia Jerome: I assume our worthless, traitorous brother is there. Put him on.
Ava: It's her.
Julian: Where are you?
Olivia: I decided I couldn't take the chance to -- to meet you at Ava's, our sister's. You know, she wasn't very sisterly to me, either. It was almost like she didn't even care about meeting me.
Julian: Cut the crap, Olivia. You wanted me here. I'm here. Where are you?
Olivia: I found a way to protect myself with someone that is more valuable to you than our sister.
Julian: What does that mean?
Olivia: Come meet me and find out.
Julian: What the hell have you done, Olivia?
Ava: What is she saying?
Julian: And who exactly is more valuable than Ava?
Olivia: Who do you think? Your precious ex-wife, Alexis.
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Jordan: What the hell was Curtis thinking? Why would he get on the elevator?
Dante: Jason couldn't reach the controls to take the elevator to the roof.
Jordan: Why risk it? The bomb squad's on site.
Dante: The farther the bomb is away from everyone, the safer everyone is. They were trying to protect as many people as possible.
Jordan: With zero regard for their own lives? I mean, if that bomb detonates, then what?
Dante: Hopefully it won't come to that. Hopefully the bomb squad can disarm it. If they don't run out of time.
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Finn: [Coughing]
Hayden: I don't hear anything. If there was a fire, wouldn't we hear firemen or -- or sirens or something?
Finn: It's pretty clear they didn't evacuate GH because of a fire.
Hayden: Well, what could be worse than a fire?
Finn: [Scoffs, sniffles] I don't know, but I don't want to be finding out the hard way.
Hayden: Don't take this personally, but you look awful.
Finn: Thanks. Just my luck -- about to get clean just in time for something really bad to happen. [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I-I don't think you understand -- I need to know if my husband is okay.
Officer: I'm sorry, ma'am.
Epiphany: Sam! Would you please stop yelling at the police?
Sam: Epiphany, can you -- can you do me a favor? Can you please take my baby?
Epiphany: Okay, where's your mom?
Sam: My mom -- she was gonna bring the car around, but she's not here yet. And I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving without Jason.
Epiphany: Okay, she's probably shut out because of the perimeter.
Sam: But you'll take her somewhere safe?
Epiphany: I'll take her somewhere safe.
Sam: Okay, baby, Mommy loves you and Daddy loves you, okay? Please be careful with her.
Epiphany: All right.
Sam: Okay.
Epiphany: It'll be okay.
Sam: Okay. Okay, thank you.
Officer: Ma'am, I need you to back up to the outer perimeter.
Sam: Please, please, there is a bomb in the building.
Officer: I know.
Franco: This woman had a baby like five minutes ago. Could you just give her a break?
Sam: Franco, there's a bomb in the building.
Franco: There's a bomb? Elizabeth's in there.
Dante: Be advised the elevator car with the bomb has moved to the roof. Bomb squad is on site. We have two civilians involved -- Curtis Ashford and Jason Morgan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Curtis: [Exhales sharply]
Jason: Okay, Curtis, this is where you get off, man.
Curtis: Look, why don't we just wait and see what the experts have to say first?
[Elevator dings]
Tech: Hey, guys. How you doing in there?
Curtis: We'll be doing a hell of a lot better once you disarm this thing. Now, please work fast.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You couldn't sleep either?
Carly: I've just been thinking about Morgan. Just wanted to come spend some time with him.
Sonny: Me, too. I thought that if I talked to Morgan, I could figure some things out.
Carly: You know, I-I'll come back. I can come back.
Sonny: Can you just stay, Carly?
Carly: [Sighs]
Sonny: I've been unloading on Morgan when I should be talking to you and asking you to forgive me.
Carly: For what? Hmm?
Sonny: You know what, Carly.
Carly: For Nelle? We're at my son's grave, and you think I'm upset about Nelle. I don't give a damn about Nelle. My son's dead.
Sonny: Our son.
Carly: Doesn't feel like it. You know the worst part about losing Morgan, I mean -- I mean, of course, the obvious, but it was, uh, going through it alone. Yeah. Going through it all by myself and having that awful pit in my stomach with nothing to fill it and with no one who understood.
Sonny: I understood.
Carly: Yeah. And when I realized that, you know -- when I realized that I could hold your hand through it all, the relief was just overwhelming, because I could finally process Morgan's death or at least try. And now it's like I'm...back to the beginning, back to that awful, cold feeling inside, and I hate it.
Sonny: It doesn't have to be that way.
Carly: Yeah, it does. [Sighs]
Sonny: I slept with Nelle. I don't -- I -- it was the biggest mistake of my life, and I don't understand how it even happened.
Carly: Okay, I -- [Scoffs] ""How it even happened?"" Okay, you know what? I get it, Sonny.
Sonny: [Sighs]
Carly: But that's not the point. Obviously, you made a really stupid mistake. I've been there myself. Hell, I've forgiven you for worse. But what I can't forgive is what happened after. You let me come back to you.
Sonny: Because I loved you.
Carly: You let me keep Nelle close! You did that!
Sonny: Do you know how many times I tried to get rid of her?
Carly: Oh, my God, it doesn't matter because you didn't. You didn't get rid of her, and you didn't tell me the truth. You should have told me the truth.
Sonny: I know. I know I should have. But I saw you in so much pain. You were suffering. I didn't want -- I didn't want to add to that pain.
Carly: Okay, so you lied. You lied over and over again, and you let Nelle take advantage of our family -- our family, Sonny, at our lowest, most vulnerable point.
Sonny: I'm sorry. I don't -- I don't know what else to say. I'm sorry.
Carly: Yeah. Me, too. I just want to spend some time alone with Morgan, please.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Answer me, damn it. What have you done with her?
Olivia Jerome: You'll find out when you get here. Now, meet me at the footbridge at the west entrance of Roebling Park.
[Beeps]
Ava: What? Wh-where are you going? Who's ""her""?
Julian: The less you know, the better.
Ava: Julian?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: What do you need?
Finn: Besides a nice big shot of Zekenestrol?
Hayden: Well, you can wait this out, though, right? It's not like last summer when you were in jail?
Finn: It's really close. I'm in full-blown withdrawals. I got the chills, muscle aches, nausea. [Sniffles]
Hayden: Well, that doesn't sound so bad.
Finn: Yeah? Wait till the vomiting gets here. [Chuckles]
Hayden: Oh.
Finn: Yeah. Should have got out while you had a chance.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Come on, you have to let me inside. I want to be with my husband. Get your hands off of me.
Franco: Look, I understand that you're scared, okay, but the last thing that Jason would want is you anywhere near a building where there's a bomb.
Sam: You want to talk to me about bombs? I have an idea. Why don't you go in there? Why don't you go in and you disarm the bomb? That's a hobby of yours, isn't it, Franco? You like to wire things to explode, don't you? Oh, wait a minute, hold on. You just said that Elizabeth is in there, too, didn't you? How does it feel to be on the other side?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: Uh, what are you still doing here? The hospital's been evacuated.
Elizabeth: I know. I was just helping the last of the patients get out, and I came to see what was going on.
Dante: All right, you should probably know since Jason's the father of your kid.
Elizabeth: Know what? How's Jason involved?
Jordan: It's sort of a long story. Robin -- she was in some trouble, and then Jason had to step in.
Dante: The bomb had a pressure plate detonator. Jason took Robin's place, took the elevator up to the roof along with another civilian to lessen the casualties if the bomb were to detonate. But it's still not safe. You need to get out of here.
Elizabeth: Who's the other civilian?
Jordan: It's Curtis Ashford.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Curtis: Look, man, whatever you guys are gonna do, y'all need to move fast. We're definitely running out of time.
Jason: Curtis, it's time to go. Get up.
Curtis: It's too late. Look, I have studied this timer. I know the wires. All I need to know is what to cut.
Tech: This bomb has dual triggers. We have to assume that they're interdependent. If we disarm one, we could detonate the other.
Curtis: Okay, so what do you think we should do?
Tech: We have to disarm both triggers, the timer, and the pressure detonator simultaneously. Now, can you see where the pressure plate is connected to the bomb?
Jason: Yes, I can.
Tech: Do you see exposed wiring?
Jason: I do -- blue, red, and green, sir.
Curtis: Mm-hmm. Same with the timer, same with the timer.
Tech: Okay, so, sir, you're gonna have to step out of the elevator so chase can get in there.
Curtis: No, no, no, no. My man is standing here, and I ain't going nowhere either.
Jason: Oh, Curtis.
Tech: Okay. You're gonna need these.
Curtis: Don't say I never gave you nothing.
Tech: Okay, we have to assume that the wiring is consistent. Same color wire disarms both triggers.
Curtis: Okay, assume.
Tech: So expose the wire, look for the copper one.
Jason: Look, guys, I promise you that I can clip a wire, but I don't have the ability to scrape off the coating. Not much of a yogi.
Curtis: Okay, well, I do. I'm gonna go for the red one.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: So typical of Dad and me to bring our issues here. [Chuckles] Sorry. Couldn't protect you in life, least I can do is protect you now, huh? [Sighs] God, Morgan, things have gotten so much worse.
[Cell phone rings]
Carly: [Sniffles] Oh, you got to be kidding me. What?
Ava: Hello, Carly. I-I haven't been able to reach Sonny, and I'm -- I'm desperate for a visit with Avery.
Carly: You've got to be out of your mind if you think I'm gonna bring that little girl to the police station.
Ava: I'm calling you from my home, Carly.
Carly: They let you out?
Ava: Yes. And I-I'd really like to come over to Sonny's and see my daughter. So if -- if you're there --
Carly: I'm not. I'm at Morgan's grave.
Ava: Oh. I-I didn't know.
Carly: Now you do. [Sighs] I love you, baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia Jerome: Oh, there she is.
Alexis: [Gasps] Where am I?
Olivia: I'm sorry about the chloroform. I know that it's not considered a slip. Some sponsor I turned out to be, huh? [Chuckles, sniffles]
Alexis: What step is this, Liv? Why are you doing this?
Olivia: Why does anybody do anything? Love. And not that I expect you to understand at all. I'm not sure -- I'm not sure you're capable of true love.
Alexis: Unlike you.
Olivia: That's right. I learned that... ...there's no line between love and hate, and now Julian's going to learn the same thing.
Alexis: Everybody's looking for me, Liv. You're not gonna get away with this.
Olivia: No, actually, Alexis, I already have.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: I couldn't find any anti-nausea medication, but check this out.
Finn: Beggars can't be choosers. Thanks.
Hayden: You're welcome. What?
Finn: You look pretty.
Hayden: [Chuckles]
Finn: I was just thinking that if I had to be stuck anywhere with anyone, I'm glad it's with you. You don't deserve this.
Hayden: And you do?
Finn: Well... you, you're -- you're healthy, you're strong. You got your life back again. I'm just dragging you down with me. [Gagging]
Hayden: Hey, hey, hey. Believe it or not, I'm exactly where I want to be.
Finn: Exactly?
Hayden: Well, minus the soon-to-be barf. My place is with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: This is some sort of torture, isn't it? The two of us, we get to stand outside, safe, when the people we love are stuck inside that building because some sick freak with a God complex wanted to plant a bomb.
Franco: Sam, I understand how you feel. I know what I've done to you and to your family, but that's ancient history. Right now, are you telling me that Elizabeth is in danger?
Sam: What are -- that's all you care about, huh? No, you don't have to worry about Elizabeth. She's not gonna die. She's not even gonna walk out here with a scratch on her. You know why? Because Jason is in there. He's in there, risking his life to save everyone. So isn't it a good thing that you didn't kill him all those times you tried? Thank God he survived all that ancient history.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Curtis: Okay, this red is no good. Ain't no copper underneath.
Tech: Strip the blue.
Curtis: We don't have time for all of that, man. Look, we're gonna have to make some guesswork. How do you feel about blue?
Jason: I love blue.
Curtis: Okay, you guys, there's nothing else for y'all to do. Take cover, all right? All right. Remember -- you have to cut both wires at the same time.
Curtis: All right. Let us know when you're clear. [Exhales]
Jason: You didn't have to do this.
Curtis: Yeah, well, I guess we're both just kind of stupid that way. Clear.
Curtis: [Sighs]
Jason: All right, on one.
Curtis: Counting down?
Jason: Yeah, counting down. On one?
Curtis: All right.
Jason: Hey, Curtis.
Curtis: Yeah?
Jason: How you feel about blue?
Curtis: Love blue.
Jason: All right, good. Three... two... one....
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Explosion]
Sam: Oh, no. No, no, no. It detonated.
Officer: Stay back.
Sam: Please, go in there, I have to get my husband. Please, please, Officer, please. Can you at least radio?
Officer: I'm sorry. His name is Jason Morgan. Please, I'm begging you, please. Please, I need to know if he's okay.
Officer: I need an update on one of the civilians with the bomb. His wife is down here. Can you give me a status on Jason Morgan? Uh, this is patrol 61. I'm in front of the building. I need an update on Jason Morgan. Is anyone on 10? Anyone getting this?
Sam: Jason! Oh! God. Oh, thank God. Welcome back.
Jason: Hi.
Sam: Hi.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Finn: [Coughing]
Hayden: Are you feeling better? Sorry. Dumb question.
Finn: Well, I'm still alive, so I got that going for me. I may be, uh, delirious, but I -- did I hear a loud boom?
Hayden: Yeah. No, you're not delirious, you did. But there's no debris raining down on us, so there's that.
Finn: [Laughs weakly] Way to look on the bright side of things. You should do -- you should do more of that. If -- if we ever get out of here.
Hayden: I will. When we get out of here.
Finn: [Sighs] What else are you gonna do when you get out of here?
Hayden: Mm. Let's see, first, I'm getting a massage, because, I'm sorry, but this is really stressful.
Finn: Agreed.
Hayden: Beat Tracy at cards.
Finn: Good luck with that.
Hayden: [Laughs] Then I'm gonna help you kick your addiction.
Finn: Why are you wasting your time with me?
Hayden: You never ran... when, let's be honest, you should have, so I'm not running either.
Finn: Well, you know, it's easy to say 'cause, you know, something bad happens, you won't have to keep your promise.
Hayden: Nothing bad is going to happen.
Finn: How do you know?
Hayden: Because I need that massage.
[Both laugh]
Jordan: Attention -- this is Commissioner Ashford. The evacuation is officially over. All personnel may return to their posts.
Hayden: Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God, we're gonna get out of here.
Finn: Hey. What happened to all that ""nothing bad -- bad could happen""?
Hayden: I'm lying.
Finn: The other stuff?
Hayden: Staying with you while you kick your addiction? I meant every word.
Finn: Mm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: What happened? I heard the explosion.
Jason: Yeah, the tech performed a secure detonation. They didn't want to risk moving the bomb.
Sam: So the techs disarmed the bomb?
Jason: Eh, no, no, Curtis and me, mostly Curtis did, actually.
Sam: Oh, good. I like that guy.
Jason: Yeah, I like him, too. How you feeling?
Sam: You're asking me?
Jason: You just had a baby.
Sam: Um, I-I'm feeling a lot of things. I'm just happy you're here. I'm actually so happy I could cry, but I'm not gonna do that. I've done enough of that.
Jason: Okay. Where's Scout?
Sam: Scout -- um, Epiphany has her. So we should go get her and go home.
Jason: Uh...
Sam: Please.
Jason: That's not gonna happen.
Sam: Why not?
Jason: Because I almost lost you both. The only place you're going is upstairs to bed in this hospital.
Sam: Okay, well, promise to come with me?
Jason: Where do you think I'm gonna go?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: I need you to run point on the Olivia Jerome search.
Dante: Already on it.
Jordan: Good, and then check with all the units manning the road blocks, the transit stations -- just get back to me as soon as you hear anything.
Dante: All right.
Jordan: [Sighs] Oh, my God. What the hell were you thinking?
Curtis: Hi. Wh-- about what?
Jordan: About -- you know what I'm talking about. You didn't have to get on that elevator. And you sure as hell didn't have to disarm that bomb.
Curtis: Relax, Ash. Ah. I'm practically an expert by now.
Jordan: Oh, you're an expert. Are you talking about the Hollander Ridge bomb? That -- that doesn't count.
Curtis: What do you mean ""that doesn't count""? That makes me two for two.
Jordan: Wow, you are a cocky, arrogant son of a bitch, aren't you?
Curtis: Why don't you just admit that you're glad that I survived?
Jordan: I have to get back to work.
Curtis: Whoa, whoa, where you going? Hold up, hold up.
Jordan: To do my job.
Curtis: Look, maybe you got hit on the head a little harder than we thought, but you were knocked unconscious and you never got your head examined, so why don't I find you a doctor?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Franco: Hey, have you seen Nurse Webber? Hey! Have you seen Nurse Webber? Nurse Webber -- face like an angel?
Elizabeth: Hi.
Franco: Hi.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Pounding at door]
Ava: Who is it?
Carly: It's Carly, Ava, open the door.
Ava: [Sighs]
Carly: Come on. Now. Open the door.
Ava: All right, Carly. Give it a rest. You know I do have neighbors, you know.
Carly: Really? Your neighbors should be cell mates at the PCPD.
Ava: I'm out because I am no longer a suspect in Morgan's death. They have proof that it was someone else who planted that bomb.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Alexis.
Olivia Jerome: Right on time for your date. Uh-uh-uh. You wouldn't want to piss me off.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: Do you think someone opened the fire door? I can't wait to get out of here.
Finn: What's the big rush? I was just starting to get comfortable.
Hayden: Elizabeth. Thank God you're here.
Elizabeth: Hi.
Franco: This is weird.
Hayden: I'm so happy to see you. We were locked in here during the evacuation.
Elizabeth: Hey. You look terrible.
Franco: What's that smell?
Elizabeth: Are you getting sick?
Hayden: He's going through withdrawal.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I thought we were gonna have to kidnap our own child.
Jason: Yeah, I know. Since when did Epiphany become such a softy?
Sam: I think Scout has that effect on people.
Jason: Oh, yeah?
Sam: Mm-hmm.
Jason: Yeah, me, too.
[Knocking at door]
Sonny: I'm sorry.
Jason: Sonny, hi.
Sonny: Are you up for a visit?
Sam: Hey, yes, from you, always. Come on, please.
Sonny: I just wanted to check up on you guys. I was kind of held up out there.
Jason: Yeah.
Sam: The bomb.
Jason: Yeah. Bombs.
Sonny: So, I heard you saved the day.
Jason: No, actually, Curtis did a lot more than I did.
Sonny: Oh, that's not what -- I don't think so, 'cause Robin said differently. Her and Anna are very grateful to you.
Jason: You saw them?
Sonny: Yeah.
Jason: How was Robin doing?
Sonny: Thank God she's alive. Yeah.
Jason: Yeah.
Sonny: Whoa.
Jason: Yeah.
Sonny: Shh, sorry.
Sam: [Chuckles]
Sonny: Wow. Hi. Yeah, she's beautiful. She'd give Avery a run for her money.
Jason: [Chuckles]
Sam: God, I'm so sorry.
Sonny: What are you talking about?
Sam: I'm -- I don't -- I know you're thinking about Morgan right now.
Sonny: No, no, listen to me. You don't have to apologize for loving her and being happy you have her. It's a blessing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Everyone kept telling me they couldn't be sure you were guilty.
Ava: Because I'm not.
Carly: Really? 'Cause there's a recording of Julian talking to a woman he refers to as his sister!
Ava: Yes, well, he -- he was talking to his sister, just not me. It was Olivia. She supposedly died in 1990. Except she didn't. So you can apologize to me any time. Carly?
Carly: She killed my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Olivia, let her go. Alexis isn't the one you want -- it's me. So have at it. Punish me. Kill me if you want. Alexis has nothing to do with this.
Olivia Jerome: She has everything to do with this. I want you to feel the same pain and anguish that you caused me. Do you have any idea what I'm talking about, Julian?
Julian: Duke's death.
Olivia: When you murdered him! I lost the love of my life, and now you're gonna know exactly what that feels like.
Julian: Olivia!
Olivia: [Gasps] The difference is I'm not going to kill Alexis. You are.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: I know this is really difficult, and you have my full support. But... but I can't let you come back to work knowing you're hooked on Zen-Zen.
Hayden: Well, the plan is not to be anymore, hence the withdrawal.
Elizabeth: Do you know what a body goes through during withdrawal?
Hayden: I have a pretty good idea.
Elizabeth: It's not safe for Finn or his patients.
Hayden: So what are you gonna do? Are you gonna report him?
Elizabeth: Hopefully, I won't have to. Your secret is safe with me... as long as you take a leave of absence.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: You know, this really isn't -- this really isn't necessary.
Curtis: Oh, really?
Jordan: No. 'Cause I feel fine.
Curtis: Yeah. [Laughs] Well, tell that to the back of your head.
Jordan: Curtis, there is a madwoman running loose. I need to be out there looking for her.
Curtis: Okay, okay, and you will just as soon as the doctor gives you the green light, okay?
Jordan: [Sighs]
Curtis: For all we know, that pretty little brain of yours could be bleeding. You ever thought about that?
Jordan: No, I guess I didn't really think about that one.
Curtis: Yeah well, it's good you got somebody looking out for you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You sure about this?
Jason: Yeah, I'm sure. Olivia Jerome put the bomb in her brother's car. She killed Morgan. She almost killed Sam and my baby.
Sonny: And she tried to bomb the hospital? 'Cause Anna and Robin told me that. The cops are looking for her?
Jason: Yeah, they're all over it, even Dante. It's just a matter of time before she's found. You know, you should really go home to Carly.
Sonny: Carly's not home.
Jason: Okay, well, wherever she is...
Sonny: She doesn't want anything to do with me.
Jason: [Sighs] She knows about Nelle, huh?
Sam: Hey.
Jason: Hey.
Sam: She's done eating if you guys want to come back in. Sonny? You all right?
Sonny: The woman who killed my son is still out there, so no. I'm not all right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You believe this? You believe she's alive?
Ava: Considering I saw her, I wasn't given much of a choice. She popped by for a drink.
Carly: Today?
Ava: Not two hours ago.
Carly: Your sister was here, and you didn't call the police?
Ava: Hey! She had me tied up, Carly! She told me not to tell anybody. She threatened the safety of someone that I care about.
Carly: I thought you cared about Morgan!
Ava: Of course, I do!
Carly: I don't want the police to find her.
Ava: Why?
Carly: 'Cause I want to find her first. I want to look this monster in the eye, this monster who took my baby from me, and I want to make her pay in ways that she couldn't imagine.
Ava: Prison won't suffice, I suppose.
Carly: Would it suffice if it were Kiki?
Ava: I'm not defending her. I'm -- I'm not defending her at all. But keep in mind that Olivia didn't intend for that to happen, you know. She didn't intend to hurt Morgan in any way at all. He -- he should not have been in that car, right?
Carly: You don't get to plant a bomb and then say, ""Oops, I didn't mean it,"" when there's collateral damage. My son was there. My innocent son was there, and he's dead, Ava, because of her! So, there's nothing she could say or do that would make me forget that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia Jerome: It was nice of you to bring a gun. So, you're gonna take the gun, you're gonna point it at Alexis, and you're going to squeeze the trigger.
Julian: [Laughs] Oh, you're missing the mark here, Olivia. See, if you want to punish me, you need to find something I actually care about. Alexis and I are done. Alexis doesn't have any love for me, and I certainly don't have any love for her.
Alexis: It's true.
Olivia: Don't lie to me! Any fool can see that you are madly in love with her! Don't be embarrassed about that. That's exactly how I felt about Duke until you took him away from me. And I learned that pain and love are two sides of the same coin, and you are gonna learn the same lesson.
Julian: I'm not gonna do it.
Olivia: You are gonna do it! If you don't do it, I'll do it, and it'll be a lot more painful. One little squeeze of the trigger, and it's all over.
Julian: I'm sorry, Alexis.
Alexis: No!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: You need another pillow?
Sam: No, I'm good, thank you.
Sonny: I'm gonna let you guys rest. Enjoy your little girl, 'cause you got to cherish every moment of that, you know.
Sam: Hey, I think Jason can probably find some good coffee, and we can hang out for a little bit.
Sonny: No, I got -- I got to go. Hey, see you later, Emily Scout. That's a great name.
Jason: Thanks!
Sonny: Emily Scout. All right, I'll see you.
Jason: Hey, Sonny. Just be patient. They're gonna find her.
Sonny: Yeah.
[Door closes]
[Baby fusses]
Sam: I feel awful for him.
Jason: I know you do. So do I.
Sam: Do you think he'll be okay?
Jason: I think he will, in time. How about you? How are you feeling?
Sam: Right now... in this room, in this bed, knowing we're gonna go home to Danny soon, I feel...
Jason: Yeah, me, too.
Sam: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Finn: [Sighs] My leave of absence starts now.
Elizabeth: I'll make sure to get it to Monica.
Finn: Thank you for your discretion, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: Just make it count, okay? You can do this.
Hayden: Yeah, he can.
Franco: Hey. Thought you might want a lift.
Finn: Thanks, but I think I'll walk it out of here.
Franco: Okay. Hey, Elizabeth, I brought you a wheelchair. Come on. Your chariot awaits, m'lady.
Elizabeth: After the day I've had, why not? Just no wheelies, okay?
Franco: Okay, well, really? What's the point?
Finn: [Groaning]
Hayden: Let's get out of here. Can I take you home?
Finn: I appreciate the offer. I really do. And as much as I'd like to take you up on it...
Hayden: You're not going to.
Finn: [Sighs] This is something I need to do on my own.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: Don't worry. I'm fine, okay? Give Rocco a kiss for me. All right, love you, too. Bye.
Jordan: How's Lulu?
Dante: She's good. She's, uh, happy we're all in one piece.
Jordan: Amen to that.
Dante: Did you get checked out by a doctor yet?
Jordan: Uh, any minute. Not that I -- not that I need to see one, but...
Dante: Well, you should still get checked out.
Curtis: Huh, imagine that -- another voice of reason.
Dante: So, uh, before I spoke to Lulu, I checked in with the station.
Jordan: And are there any leads?
Dante: Nothing yet, but they're tracking down anyone who has any ties to Olivia Jerome.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Alexis, run! Go!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: I mean, a person can't just vanish into thin air.
Curtis: You'll get her, okay? You always get your man.
Epiphany: Commissioner Ashford? Dr. Park is ready for you.
Jordan: Okay. You don't have to wait for me.
Curtis: I know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Was this hers?
Ava: Yeah. Julian always said our sister was a lunatic. Boy, he wasn't kidding. Somehow she broke in here. She fixed herself a drink. I don't know. Let's just say I'd rather not repeat the experience.
Carly: You won't have to. [Throws the glass against the wall and leaves]
Ava: I'll get a dustpan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: There's an APB, so her best bet is to take a boat to Canada. Start with the waterfront. Call in favors. Do whatever it takes. I want the bitch who killed my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Go, Alexis!
Olivia Jerome: No!
Julian: Go, run!
Olivia: No!
Julian: Just go! You... get out of here! Olivia No!
[Gunshot]
[NEXT_ON]
Carly  to Morgan : I finally found out who did this to you.
Sonny  to Curtis : I need your help.
Olivia Jerome  to Rudge : There is one last wrong I need to right.
André  to Jordan : I miss you. I miss us.
Lulu  to Kevin : Is there any way you could make that evaluation? That way, we would definitely win.
Elizabeth: Jake, what is it?
Jake: ""Never forget, Jake. Never tell.""","Sonny has gone to see Morgan at his grave. He tells him how he and Carly have split up again but it isn't her fault. Carly shows up with flowers. Sonny wishes that they could talk things out about Nelle. Carly hasn't forgiven Sonny for a lot worse than sleeping with someone. She isn't angry about that. She is angry that he waited and didn't tell her the truth. Carly asks to be left alone. She ends up getting a call from Ava who wants to see Avery. Carly isn't taking a baby to the police station. Ava informs her that she is out of jail. Carly hangs up. Later, she shows up at Ava's apartment and demands that to know why she isn't in jail. Ava explains that the true killer is her sister Olivia. Carly wants to find Olivia and tell her off. She throws a glass that Olivia drank out of against the wall. Meanwhile, Olivia is holding Alexis captive on a bridge. Julian shows up to stop her from doing anything. Olivia isn't doing anything to Alexis. He is going to do it for her. That way he can experience what she did when he killed Duke. Julian claims they have no feelings for one another. Olivia thinks otherwise. Julian shoots off Alexis' handcuff and tells her to run. Another gun is fired later on.",summ_screen
"Michael: You tried to rape Abby. There is no way in hell she's dropping charges.
Brandon: Listen, buddy, this goes to court, it could get real ugly, for you and your brother.
Abby: It doesn't matter how your lawyer tries to twist the facts around. No jury is gonna believe that Michael attacked you unprovoked.
Brandon: Yeah? You willing to bet your boyfriend's freedom on it?
Abby: You put me in the hospital, Brandon. That's proof that Michael was trying to protect me.
Brandon: Last chance. End this or you will regret it.
Michael: I'm not afraid of threats from a coward who hits women.
Brandon: Abby likes it rough. Don't you, babe?
Abby: Michael, don't. That's exactly what he wants.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: You saw the suspect list on my desk and you saw your dad's name on it. You never thought there was any chance he could have done it?
Lulu: Of course not. I thought it was a mistake. I didn't think there was any way that my dad would hit a kid and keep on driving. I was so sure that it was someone else, I didn't even consider it, because something like that would tear my family apart and it has.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Jake's death wasn't your fault. It was dark out, you--you know, nobody could have seen him standing there.
Luke: I'm responsible for that little boy's death.
Sonny: Jake's death was an accident. Losing a child is the hardest thing for a parent to go through. They're gonna try to put blame on anybody. So what I'm telling you is, maybe it would be best to take off for a little while.
Luke: I'm not running from Jason, Sonny.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Robin: Hey.
Patrick: Hi.
Robin: How did it go?
Patrick: It was good. I was able to stop the bleeding, remove the AVM, and Mr. O'Connell's resting comfortably in ICU.
Robin: Very good.
Patrick: Yeah.
Robin: I know that couldn't have been easy for you.
Patrick: Actually, it wasn't that bad. The AVM wasn't that deep. A resident could have done this one.
Robin: I wasn't talking about the procedure. Losing Jake was hard on all of us. I don't think I could go to the O.R. right now. But when they paged you, you didn't even hesitate. I'm really proud of you. You really are a rock star.
Patrick: Oh, now, be careful. I'm going to start buying into my own hype.
Robin: Come on. You are already the cockiest surgeon I know.
Patrick: I would prefer ""skilled,"" Robin.
Robin: So then it's too late for me to pitch a drug trial in the emery case?
Patrick: I think we already know that surgery's the best option, especially if I'm holding the scalpel.
Robin: Well, it's nice to see that your God complex is back firmly in place.
Patrick: What did you expect?
Robin: But, actually, I find it incredibly sexy.
Patrick: Really?
Robin: Mm-hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steve: Oh!
Lisa: I'm sorry.
Steve: Do I even need to ask what has you so distracted?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theo: Are you sure this is the place?
Driver: The address was on your wife's cell phone.
Theo: I don't want my grandson to fear me, and I don't want anyone to come looking for him. So be thorough with regard to his adoptive parents.
Driver: I understand.
Theo: And, of course, it goes without saying that Brenda Barrett must never know that her son is alive. I intend to keep my grandson to myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brenda: I came here to hopefully call a truce, and it actually genuinely makes me sad that you think it's more important to hold grudges. I mean, look, it's happening. Sonny and I are married. You need to learn to accept that, don't you think? I mean, try to move on. Everyone else is trying to move on.
Carly: If Sonny wants to be with you, that's his choice. My kids aren't a part of the deal.
Brenda: What are you talking about? That doesn't even make any sense. You don't respect Sonny's choices.
Carly: I am fine with what went down at the wedding. Sonny had to know the truth, and you and Dante sure as hell weren't gonna tell him.
Brenda: Okay, but we got married anyway, right? I mean, why does that upset you so much? What is it, Carly? I mean, is this your ego, you're just so mad that your whole plan to ruin my life just blew up in your face?
Carly: You don't get it. I don't give a damn about your pathetic life. I only care about Sonny. I was trying to protect him.
Brenda: I think you and I both know that Sonny doesn't need your protection.
Carly: Oh, God.
Brenda: And the fact is, these kids are going to be in our lives whether you like it or not.
Carly: The fact is, I will not encourage my kids to spend one second with you.
Brenda: It's incredible that you are truly going to be immature about this.
Carly: You want a truce? Stay the hell away from my kids and we'll get along just fine.
Brenda: Why can't you just keep the kids out of it?
Carly: I'd love to.
Brenda: It's so hurtful to--
Carly: I'd love to.
Shawn: Ahem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Maybe I should make you beg for your life, see how you like it.
Abby: Michael, no. He's not worth it.
Michael: Touch Abby again, I will kill you.
Brandon: You better keep that temper in check there, tiger. You lose it like that in front of the judge and you'll be on the express bus back to Pentonville.
Abby: You've proved your point, Brandon. Now just go.
Brandon: See you in court.
Abby: [Gasping] Don't let him bait you. He has no case. If you go after him, that'll change it.
Michael: That sick bastard needs to pay for what he did to you.
Abby: He will.
Michael: You're damn right he will. Look, I'm gonna make sure that that guy never touches you again. He will never hurt you again.
[Abby crying]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: After Michael went to prison, I never thought my family would forgive me for the part I played in sending him there. But...we were able to repair the damage. And I think given time, Lucky and Luke will be able to do the same thing.
Lulu: That was different. No one died.
Dante: That's true. And, unfortunately, if Luke had been drinking before he got behind the wheel of his car--
Lulu: It was dark. No one would have seen Jake. This is more than just about Jake. Lucky had a very strong bond with my parents when he was young, and then when he got older, something changed between him and my dad. And it was a very hard time for us. And back then I didn't think that they would get past it. And now this. Lucky's not gonna be able to look at my dad without thinking of losing his son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: What Jason is going through right now is as raw as it would have been if he had raised Jake himself. Now, I'm one of the few people who told Jason not to give up Jake. Not that it's Lucky's fault at all, 'cause it's nobody's fault, and Jason will realize that sooner or later. I just believe that it would be good for you to give him some space.
Luke: Yeah, I can understand, believe me. Well, Jason was here. Told me the only reason he didn't blow my brains against the back wall was Michael. I'm not so sure that I'm grateful for the reprieve.
Sonny: A 4-year-old boy on the road is an accident bound to happen. You were just the luck of the draw. That's all. I mean, you gotta see it that way.
Luke: I appreciate you trying to spin that for me, pal. It's, uh, kind of you. But then of course you've had a drink, and they keep telling me that when you have a drink, you don't think clearly, you don't say things clearly, you don't do things clearly.
Sonny: Luke. There were a lot of cars on the road that night. If Jake had wandered off a few minutes earlier, I could have been the one that hit him. Like I said, luck of the draw. You can't--you can't blame yourself.
Luke: Of course I can blame myself, Sonny. I'm responsible. I hit the kid.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steve: Is everything okay?
Lisa: Yeah. I'm just busy. With all the cutbacks, there never seems to be enough bodies to handle the workload. Not that I'm complaining. I realize how lucky I am to still have a job here, despite Robin's many attempts at getting me fired. Thank you again for staying impartial.
Steve: Nothing became of the latest allegations that were made so far, which is why you're still on staff. But if you ever let your personal life interfere with patient care again, you'll be gone. And no amount of grandstanding or shifting the blame is gonna save you.
Lisa: All I want is for what happened between Patrick and I to be behind me. Maybe now that their marriage is on track, Robin will dial down the paranoia and I can get my life back.
Steve: That sounds reasonable.
Lisa: You don't believe me.
Steve: You're getting pretty good at telling people what they want to hear.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: Hey! Hi! How are you? How was art class?
Stefani: Emma made you something special.
Patrick: Oh! Did you paint that all by yourself?
Emma: Yes.
Patrick: You did? That's beautiful! Congratulations. That looks amazing.
Robin: Thank you for watching her. I know it was short notice.
Stefani: Oh, not a problem. I'll see you in the morning.
Patrick: Say bye.
Emma: Bye. I need a checkup.
Patrick: You need a checkup?
Robin: Really?
Patrick: Do you? Are you not feeling well?
Robin: How about instead we go home and put this on the fridge, and then we let Daddy do what he is best at, which is bring us dinner.
Patrick: Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?
Emma: Um...
Patrick: Pancakes? Yeah, let's have some pancakes. Come on.
Robin: You want pancakes for dinner?
Patrick: Come on. Push the button. Push the button. Down. Down. No, not up, down. There you go.
Robin: Good job.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: When I found out I was on the suspect list, I was so sure I wasn't the guy who hit Jake that all I could think of is, what other cars did I see on the road that night? I just wanted to help the cops find this guy. How's that for irony?
Sonny: If you were guilty, you'd be in a cell.
Luke: If they could prove I was drunk, I would be behind bars. See, that's the fine line, the distinction that Lucky can't grasp.
Sonny: He'll come around. He loves you, you know that?
Luke: Yeah, and what has it given him? I killed the kid that he raised. And he thinks it's because of my drinking. And Jason thinks it's because of my drinking. And my wife was in here, and she thinks it's because of my drinking. It's like this Greek chorus, you know, ""Jake would be alive if you didn't pick up a glass!""
Sonny: Okay, Jake died because you--a 4-year-old was on the road. You couldn't see him.
Luke: Why are you trying so hard to spin this for me?
Sonny: Because I've been there. Not exactly, but I've been close enough to feel the heat.
Luke: And what would you say if I'd hit your son.
Sonny: I'd kill you.
Luke: Get in line.
Sonny: Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait here. Lucky and Jason are mourning the loss of a child. With that kind of grief, you can't even--it's not even worth talking about. But as soon as they--they--they have time to process the pain and everything else, they'll see this for what it is... an accident.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: Hey, hey, look what I got.
Robin: Hi. The great provider is back. If this were the old days, you'd be hunting moose and buffalo.
Patrick: Buffalo. Not that I'm not manly enough to do that, but I'm happy we live in Port Charles where I can just get takeout so I can spend more time with my girls.
Robin: Let's see what Daddy has. Please tell me you got potstickers.
Patrick: Look what I got for you.
Robin: Ooh!
Patrick: Chopsticks.
Robin: Chopsticks. Potstickers?
Patrick: Potstickers. Fried and steamed.
Robin: Yes. Yes. It's official-- your daddy is a rock star. I haven't had potstickers in months.
Patrick: Are you kidding me? I was going to that place 3 times a week when you were pregnant.
Emma: I can't open this.
Robin: I actually went a little while ago, but I ordered them and they asked how you were and I...I burst out crying. And so I've been embarrassed to go back ever since. Mmm!
Patrick: I'm really sorry what I put you through.
Robin: I am not going to pretend like the past didn't happen, but I'm not going to dwell on it, either. And if there's anything that I've learned in the last couple days, it's...life is short. So if I get to sit down and have a meal with the man that I love and our incredibly beautiful, creative daughter...
Emma: What's in here?
Robin: I'm not gonna pass that up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: Hey.
Carly: Hey.
Shawn: Josslyn asleep?
Carly: Uh, yeah. Thanks for dealing with Brenda. I'm sure she's gonna go back and tell Sonny that you manhandled her, so I'll deal with that.
Shawn: It doesn't seem right, you having a fight with your husband and your ex. It's not like you're the one who hired me in the first place.
Carly: I would be having a fight with Jax and Sonny regardless.
Shawn: Hmm. Okay.
Carly: Custody or...Brenda trying to push her way into my kids' lives. I mean, I can't get over her talking to me about perspective. She has no idea, you know? She has no idea what it's like to have a doctor come to you and tell you that your little girl has cancer, and they're gonna start pumping her body full of poison because there's no chance for a transplant. She has no idea what it's like to have to go to your best friend...on the worst night of his life, without having a chance to tell him how sorry you are, and ask for permission to take a kidney from his brain-dead son so you can save your daughter. She has...no idea how hard that is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door opens]
Michael: Hey.
Dante: You don't knock?
Michael: I live here. I didn't realize I had to knock.
Dante: Well, you don't, but we were just having a serious conversation.
Michael: You want to have a serious conversation? Why don't you tell my why you didn't warn Abby that the guy that almost raped her is out on bail?
Dante: Because this is the first I'm hearing about it right now.
Michael: You swore to me that the law would work this time, that if Abby came forward, Brandon would be punished. Now he's free to walk around and attack her anytime he wants. So much for the system. It failed me and it sure as hell failed Abby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Luke sighs]
Sonny: Losing a child... is the worst pain imaginable. I mean, you know, it's like the guilt that you feel, the whole-- that's hell in itself. As you know, Michael...was in a coma for almost a year 'cause he took a bullet that was meant for me. And I used to pray to God every night that if my son came through this that, you know, that he wouldn't have to suffer for my sins. Well, guess what. He has. I don't want to get into that right now, but, uh, no one should have to carry that, especially if it's undeserved.
Luke: I know you've caused your share of grief and damage, and-- and you've paid for it as well. But your son is here. Lucky's is gone. And I don't have no God to bargain with. That kid ain't coming back.
Sonny: You deal in facts?
Luke: Always have.
Sonny: Well, the fact is, anybody could have been driving past Elizabeth's house that night and hit Jake. It was a terrible accident. A terrible accident. You gotta stop blaming yourself, is what I'm saying to you.
Luke: Look, I really appreciate your attempt at absolution here. But the truth is I killed a child. I did that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: We'll call the D.A., we'll find the problem, we'll fix it.
Michael: Don't bother. There's no point.
Dante: No, there is. Maybe I can convince the judge to revoke Brandon's bail.
Abby: No, that'll only make Brandon more upset.
Dante: Look, he's going to jail. Bail is just a technicality.
Abby: Brandon hired a lawyer. If the case goes to trial, he's threatening to twist things around and make it look like Michael attacked him for no reason. If the jury believes Brandon's version, you and Michael both stand to lose a lot.
Lulu: What does Dante have to do with this?
Michael: Dante was the arresting officer. Brandon's gonna claim there was a cover-up. Dante falsified reports so I wouldn't go back to Pentonville.
Lulu: That's ridiculous.
Dante: It's the only way Brandon can get sympathy on the stand. But it doesn't matter, because the victim's testimony is the only thing that matters, okay? It overshadows everything else. You get up on the stand and you tell the jury exactly what happened.
Abby: I'm not testifying. I've already decided I'm dropping the charges.
Dante: Abby, do not let this guy scare you off. You have a case. You're gonna win. This guy will not walk.
Michael: There was no chance he'd make bail either.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: Well, it's about time I got a glance at those gorgeous eyes. [Chuckling] Now, you're probably wondering who's this strange man over your bed. Well, I'm Shawn, and I'll be working as your bodyguard. Yeah. I thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself since you'll be seeing my face around. Yeah, you see that? And from what I understand, you are a very special young lady. Yeah. You're courageous and determined, and who's very precious to a lot of people. That's why I'm here. It's my job to keep you safe. And with a little cooperation--
Josslyn: Da.
Shawn: Yeah, I know. These are wires. But I think if you, your mom, and I cooperate, I'll be up to the task. What do you think? Who's that? Who's that?
Josslyn: Da.
Shawn: Isn't that nice?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door opens]
Suzanne: You should see the look on your face. It's priceless. I don't like clichés, but you look like you've seen a ghost.
Theo: You certainly have surprised me.
Suzanne: Possibly the first time in our marriage. You'll forgive me if I, uh, savor the moment.
Theo: Dimitri must have turned.
Suzanne: Do you really think I wouldn't anticipate what you were planning? I took the precaution of securing the loyalty of several of your key people. You are so volatile, Theo, you are so single-minded, I had to be prepared in case you decided to turn against me.
Theo: And what of my grandson?
Suzanne: Our grandson.
Theo: His adoptive parents called you in the car. My people traced the call to this house. Another ruse?
Suzanne: Not at all. In fact, our grandson and his family are on their way here any minute. I can't wait for you to meet him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brenda: Hey.
Sonny: Hey.
Brenda: You okay?
Sonny: Yeah.
Brenda: You sure?
Sonny: Mm-hmm.
Brenda: I--I stopped by and spoke to Carly, and I just, uh, felt that, you know, considering what just happened, maybe we could rise above all the pettiness and come to an understanding for the kids.
Sonny: So you pitched a truce?
Brenda: I did, yes, for the kids. And I just, uh, you know, thought that since Jason just lost Jake that maybe we could, um, put things in perspective and just realize that life is too short to argue all the time. You know? It's exhausting, and it doesn't get us anywhere. So, I for one am just not gonna do it anymore.
Sonny: Good.
Brenda: Tell me about Jason.
Sonny: Uh, well, you know, he's going through a lot. He had to spend four years on the sidelines watching somebody else raise his kid, and...because he thought it was, you know, for the best of his kid, and now the kid-- his son's gone, and he just feels like he's wasted a lot of time.
Brenda: Yeah, but he needs to-- or maybe you could try to get him to understand that, you know, there's nothing he could have done. He tried to do everything for that boy, and... sometimes accidents just happen, right?
Sonny: That's the thing--he doesn't think it was an accident, 'cause Luke had a few drinks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: I'm glad you're alone. I don't think I can deal with any more well- meaning people offering condolences or ways to cope. You know, maybe I don't want to look at pictures right now and think about all of Jake's precious moments. Maybe that's just gonna make me realize all the things I'm gonna miss and he's gonna miss. Like his first day of kindergarten. His first soccer game. He was so excited to finally be old enough to be on a real team. And he couldn't wait to get a trophy with his name on it. I'm sorry.
Luke: Oh--oh, Elizabeth. The only person who should be apologizing, for God's sake, is me. What happened to Jake--
Elizabeth: It was all my fault.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: The guy was arrested for aggravated assault and attempted rape. You don't think the victim would like to know if he's gonna be cut loose? Well, how did he even get bail? Well, did anyone plead him out? Yeah, yeah, that's great. Thank you.
Lulu: What? What happened?
Dante: Brandon's decided to ditch his public defender, and he's got this woman named Angela Dwyer. She's good.
Lulu: So, what, she's good enough to get him acquitted?
Dante: Yeah, she's gonna push for a trial. She's gonna bank on the fact that Abby's gonna let Brandon walk rather than put Michael on the stand and risk him getting sent back to Pentonville.
Lulu: Okay, well, can you make a case without Abby's testimony?
Dante: Yeah, it's just--it's not gonna be as good. Oh, I gotta convince Abby to change her mind, because if she drops the charges against this guy, that puts Michael in the position of defending her, and he's gonna do it no matter what the cost.
Abby: Brandon is not gonna drop this. He wants me to pay for breaking things off with him. And I'm not gonna let him use you as a way to do it. Especially not if it means you going back to Pentonville.
Michael: You cannot let him get away with what he did to you.
Abby: You want me to press charges.
Michael: If you recant your statement, it's like saying he never even tried to rape you at all.
Abby: Look, I want Brandon punished. But the thought of going through a whole trial, watching his lawyer spin what happened to paint you in the worst light possible, I can't do it. I won't.
Michael: There's not gonna be a trial.
Abby: What does that mean?
Michael: I am not gonna let Brandon ever hurt you again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Suzanne: How did we get to this place, Theo? How did we lose all the love and trust we shared?
Theo: You destroyed that trust.
Suzanne: Well, I want to rebuild it. I miss us. I want to be us again.
Theo: You went to a great deal of trouble hiding my grandson from me. Why the change of heart?
Suzanne: I was grieving for Aleksander. And I blamed you for his death. My heart was so full of rage that it's taken me all this time to realize you were as devastated as I was.
Theo: I'm not quite sure where that leaves us.
Suzanne: We can start again. We can raise our grandson together again. Aleksander would want that, don't you think?
Theo: Perhaps he would.
Suzanne: And the best part is, Brenda has no idea her son still exists. We can raise our grandson and Sonny and Brenda will be none the wiser.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: The thing is, Jason has to fight someone so he doesn't drown in his own grief. And Luke is making himself an easy target. He's shouldering the blame. He admitted it. He admitted that he had a couple drinks.
Brenda: Wow.
Sonny: And I've known Luke for a long time, and I know that he's always in control, you know, where he's headed. I've done things with Luke where I know he's had a few drinks. You can't even tell. For Luke to drive drunk, he'd have to drink like a bottle of scotch and then get behind the wheel. There are too many variables. Hitting-- hitting a--hitting Jake was an accident. And I know it's very difficult to accept for, you know, any parent that loses a son, but it's--it's really hard when you're the one responsible. Right?
Brenda: Yes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: When I came to your house this morning...I hadn't any idea that I was the one who hit Jake. And then the forensics came back and it was a match. So I'm the one who's responsible, not you.
Elizabeth: I should have been watching him.
Luke: Well, you can't watch your kids 24 hours a day.
Elizabeth: Aiden was asleep. Cameron was up in his room. How is it possible that I couldn't hear my 4-year-old walk out the front door?
Luke: Elizabeth, don't do this, please. Don't do this. You're a good mother.
Elizabeth: Why do you say that? If I had been paying attention, none of this would happen, and you wouldn't be blaming yourself for something you didn't even cause.
Luke: You--you got distracted. It happens.
Elizabeth: You want to know why I had the boys that night? Because Lucky and Siobhan were getting married, and I refused to let him take them.
Luke: Well, look, you know, when I heard about the marriage, I wasn't crazy about it either. Nothing against Siobhan, I just didn't think that it was right for Lucky to jump into a serious situation, you know?
Elizabeth: You mean after the way I hurt him? Yeah. I should have learned my lesson. I made--I made a selfish choice, and I lost the man I loved, and now my son is gone, too.
Luke: Elizabeth, Lucky doesn't blame you. He knows that it was my fault.
Elizabeth: I'm sorry you have to live with this. Jake shouldn't have been anywhere near that street. It was my fault. I'm sorry, Luke. I'm really sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: ""Bedtime for a sleepy baby owl, said mama. I'm not sleepy, grumbled baby owl."" Does he look mad there?
Emma: Yeah.
Patrick: Why? Why is he mad?
Emma: 'Cause he can't--can't-- 'cause all the animals are waking him up.
Patrick: That's right. ""He couldn't help but giving a big stretch, then along came gray squirrel."" Gray squirrel's back.
Emma: He's crying.
Patrick: He's crying because he doesn't want to go to sleep and everybody's telling him, ""you look sleepy to me.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: Michael doesn't trust the system to give Abby justice. And I can't blame him. He's been screwed over by it one too many times. But that just means he's find another way to get it for her. Through Sonny, through Jason, or God forbid he does it himself.
Lulu: So is that why you're pushing Abby so hard to testify, because you think you can stop Michael from going after Brandon if he's in prison?
Dante: If Brandon goes missing during the trial, Michael's at the top of the suspect list. And that suspicion alone is enough to send him back to Pentonville, the one place he's powerless.
Lulu: But what does being powerless have to do with him going after Brandon?
Dante: He was taught his whole life that the mob gives you the power to solve all your life's problems. And lately he's been straddling the line between good and bad. I mean, I pulled him back, but if he decides to go after Brandon on his own there's nothing I can do to help him.
Abby: I hate Brandon. But I don't want him dead. Michael, you have to promise me, please, promise me that you won't do anything. Is Brandon worth going back to Pentonville? Because that's exactly where you're going to end up if his body is found in the harbor. You have worked too hard to get your life back together. Please don't throw it away now.
Michael: Brandon's never gonna hurt you again.
Abby: It is not for you to decide how Brandon pays. I was the one who was attacked. It is my choice to make.
Michael: Abby, what if he walks?
Abby: I don't give a damn! As long as you're safe.
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Suzanne: Maybe we needed this crisis to remind us what really matters.
Theo: I'm pleased we've found a common cause in our grandson.
Suzanne: Nothing is more important than our own flesh and blood.
Theo: This boy is our legacy. We'll give him everything that should have been Aleksander's. He'll have the benefit of everything I've worked so hard to achieve.
Suzanne: We make a formidable team. I've always admired you, Theo. You go after what you want and...you've never let anything stand in your way. And now I'm in a position to... give you what you deserve.
Theo: Ohh!
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Sonny: We actually drove past Elizabeth's house on the way to the airport right around the time that Jake wandered off. And at that time, I didn't care about anything but the honeymoon. I wasn't paying attention to the road. I could have hit Jason's son.
Brenda: No...
Sonny: No, no, no. I could have. Can--I mean... can you imagine? I wouldn't be able to live with myself.
Brenda: No. Thankfully, you don't have to imagine that.
Sonny: But that's what Luke's coming to terms with, I mean, you know? He killed...no matter how you want to look at it--he killed a little boy who was raised by Lucky like his own. And I went to see Luke, I told him, I said, look, it was an accident. You can't blame yourself. And I meant it. But I'll tell you... if I was in his place, honestly, and I killed a little boy, I would want the grieving parents to come to my house... and put a gun to my head.
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Luke: You need to hear me, Elizabeth. You are not to blame.
Elizabeth: If that were true, then Jake would still be alive. I'm his mom. I'm the one who's supposed to keep him safe. Jason didn't want him growing up like Michael, surrounded by guns and guards. And now I realize he probably would have been better off.
Luke: I don't know if Lucky told you, but if he didn't, he will soon, so you may as well hear it from me. The night I hit Jake, I'd had a couple of drinks. So blame me. Blame the booze. But don't blame yourself.
Elizabeth: I guess that should make a difference... but it doesn't, 'cause Jake is still gone.","Michael and Abby argue with Brandon. Brandon promises to make Michael pay. Dante confronts Lulu about seeing the suspects list and letting Luke and Carly know that they were suspects. At the Haunted Star, Luke blames himself for Jake's death. Sonny tries to relieve his worries by telling him that it was only an accident. At the hospital, Robin catches up with Patrick at the nurse's station and asked him as to how one of his patients are. Robin commends Patrick for stepping up and doing the surgery on Jake. Robin lets Patrick know how proud that she is of him. Lisa watches from behind Patrick. Lisa starts to leave the nurse's station and bumps into Steve. Steve questions her as to what is up. Steve gives Lisa warning that he may not be able to save her job if the trouble continues between her and Robin. Theo and one of his henchmen enter the home of the supposed adoptive parents of his grandson. Theo lets the henchman know that Brenda and Sonny must not ever find out that the boy is alive. At the hospital, Brenda tries to call a truce between herself and Carly. All Carly is concerned about is Sonny. Carly orders Brenda to stay away from her children. Michael threatens to kill Brandon if he doesn't leave Abby alone. Lulu tells Dante what a strong bond that Lucky had once had with his parents, but all that has changed now. Sonny tells Luke not to blame himself for Jake's death. The babysitter brings Emma to the hospital to leave her with Patrick and Robin. Patrick offers to buy them dinner. Lisa watches Patrick and Robin leave with Emma. Patrick and Robin have dinner with Emma. Patrick apologizes to Robin for what he had put her through. Carly thanks Shawn for his help with Brenda. Carly opens up to Shawn about how it must have hurt Jason to give Josslyn Jake's kidney. Michael confronts Dante for Brandon being released from jail. Sonny relives the anguish he had felt when Michael had taken a bullet which was meant for him.",summ_screen
"Alexis: I know this is none of my business, not that you need my input, but I really believe that Sam needs yours. I mean, if you do there's no taking that back.
Jason: I know that, but Sam's still healing from the surgery. We don't even know if she can have a baby at this point.
Alexis: You obviously feel that your life is too dangerous for a child or you wouldn't have let Lucky raise your kid.
Jason: I thought I was doing what was best for Jake at the time.
Alexis: But what I don't understand is what's changed. I mean, what will have changed if Sam gets pregnant? I mean, if you couldn't keep a baby safe then, what makes you think you can do it now?
Jason: Losing Jake taught me that you can't keep a kid safe all the time, no matter what you do.
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Carly: There's no proof of anything criminal on Shawn's part.
Jax: It's a preliminary report, Carly. I'm sure if I dig deep enough, I'll find evidence to convince a judge that Shawn is a potential threat and shouldn't be guarding our daughter.
Carly: If I thought you could protect Josslyn from Franco, Shawn wouldn't have a job.
Jax: I'm going to be handing this over to Alexis and I'm sure that she'll have no problem using it to get me full emergency custody.
Shawn: It doesn't have to come to that. I quit.
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Robin: Why am I not surprised?
Lisa: You know, I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how I was going to lure you down here, but, uh, you did it for me, so thank you.
Robin: So that's your big plan, lock me in the basement for a few hours? I mean, doesn't the game ever get old to you?
Lisa: No, but listening to you does. Good thing is I'm not gonna have to listen to you much longer because you're gonna be dead in an hour.
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Sonny: Hi. Where's Alec?
Brenda: Everything ok?
Sonny: No, that's fine. Where's Alec?
Brenda: He's at home asleep with the nanny.
Sonny: When did we get a nanny?
Brenda: I just hired a nanny this morning. Jax referred her to me, so he liked her right away.
Sonny: That's good.
Brenda: Yeah. I don't know, for some reason it made me feel weird, you know? I just feel like I don't know what to say to him. I don't even know if I'm supposed to tell him that I'm his mother. He must be so confused, and I don't know what someone else may have already said to him.
Sonny: It's gonna take Alec a little while to warm up. He's a little boy--
Brenda: I know that. I mean, he's already warmed up it seems like. He was, you know, he had that time with Carly on the plane. She got to hold his hand and tell him that everything was gonna be ok.
Sonny: I don't want to go back to that.
Brenda: Do you know he woke up last night and asked for Carly? Well, I just kind of feel like I'm the girl who lives in the house that he was brought back to.
Sonny: Ok, uh, I explained to you why I brought Carly and Dante with me. I don't know what else you want me to say.
Brenda: I just want to talk about it, that's all. You know, I just--I wanted to tell you that, you know, I didn't tell you that after you left me here by myself that I started to pray for Lucian. You know? I never really prayed for anything before.
Sonny: Right.
Brenda: And, uh, I just--I--I keep going over and over this in my head, and I know that we just talked about it, but I can't comprehend how you could be in an airplane like that. You were on the jet, you were with Carly, you were on your way. You could have just picked up the phone quickly and told me that you had in fact found a lead on Suzanne. Spinelli had to tell me that.
Sonny: Spinelli told you?
Brenda: Spinelli. Yes, Spinelli, of course.
Sonny: Well, he's got a big mouth. He should keep it shut.
Brenda: Don't blame this on Spinelli. Spinelli was just being honest.
Sonny: I never lied to you.
Brenda: Lies of omission, sweetheart. I just--I don't know how we're gonna make our marriage work, you know, if you won't just...you need to talk to me.
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Carly: This is what Jax does. He twists things around to give himself leverage. It's how he operates in business, and now he's trying to use it to get custody of Josslyn. Do not let Jax bully you into quitting.
Jax: This isn't some schoolyard, Carly. We're talking about our daughter's safety.
Carly: This isn't about you protecting Josslyn. It's about you trying to beat me at all costs, and you know it.
Shawn: My job was to protect you and your daughter. It's clear my presence is having the opposite effect.
Carly: Ok, what about Franco?
Shawn: Well, Mr. Jacks' security people have the situation covered.
Carly: I don't trust them. I trust you.
Shawn: You'll adjust. Nothing is more important than you holding on to your daughter. And for the record, I'll be happy to go on the stand and tell the court I never disclosed the incident in that file to Carly or Jason. As a matter of fact, the record was supposed to be sealed, which would make it inadmissible in court.
Jax: Well, I have a very competent attorney, who will make sure that it is in fact used in evidence.
Shawn: Yeah, well, no need to rack up the billable hours. I'm leaving. So don't bother trying to use me to hurt Carly.
Carly: That's great, Jax. You just put Josslyn in serious danger.
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Alexis: Carly and Jax have spent weeks wondering, worrying if their daughter was gonna reject the transplant. I mean, it's unimaginable to think that you've done everything you can do and it's still not enough. I mean, you know that better than anybody.
Jason: The doctors say Josslyn is going to be fine.
Alexis: Jax would like to keep it that way.
Jason: Well, then he shouldn't fight for custody, because Carly is a good mother.
Alexis: She would lay down her life for her children. But Jax is worried that the same thing that happened to Sonny's kids will happen to Josslyn. It's understandable. I mean, Kristina's already been kidnapped and almost blew up in an explosion. You have to admit there's a high price to be paid for having a baby with people who do what you do.
Sam: So what you're saying is, you're fine with me having a baby, just not with Jason.
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Robin: What did you do?
Lisa: You don't smell that? You need to get much better at home maintenance, Robin, because you have a gas leak.
[Door closes]
Robin: Lisa! Lisa! Damn it, Lisa! You can't leave me down here!
Lisa: You might want to stop talking, because the air's gonna get pretty thin soon.
Robin: Patrick will know you did this. No matter how well you've covered your tracks, he will find out, he will know you did this, and he will hate you for it. Is that what you want?
Lisa: You think I care what Patrick thinks or what he wants or how he feels? What about me? He used me, he had sex with me, and then he threw me away and I'm the one that gets labeled the homewrecker and the whore? He cheated on you, Robin. He broke the vows that he promised to keep and you took him back. What does that say about you?
Robin: It's says I'm a mother who's trying to keep her daughter's family together.
Lisa: Well, you're definitely more forgiving than I am. But Patrick is gonna pay for the way he treated me. All your uncle Mac will have to do is follow the breadcrumbs that I left. There's more than enough evidence that Patrick killed his wife. Offed his frigid little wife to be with his lover. I'm sure that Mac will be so grief-stricken that he'll push for a life sentence. And Emma...
[Robin gasps]
Lisa: Emma will know that her father was an ungrateful bastard who threw away his family. I'd say that's justice.
Robin: Damn it! Lisa, open the door. Open it right now! Open it! Your stuff together, and I'll, uh, I'll be right back. Your stuff together, and I'll, uh, I'll be right back.
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Sam: And?
Alexis: I honestly didn't come here to pass judgment on Jason. I came here to give you a care package and to offer my condolences, and one thing led to another, and there I am telling him that I respected him for stepping aside to keep Jake safe, which obviously wasn't the right thing to say. So, I'll call you later.
Sam: Yet, you know, giving up Jake didn't keep him safe.
Alexis: I know it didn't. I do know that. What happened to him was a random, tragic, horrible thing that shouldn't happen to anyone. I know that isn't any consolation to you at this time. And again, I apologize if I've messed things up for you right now. I came from Jax, who's worried about the same thing I'm worried about. And I'm now worried about you and you and this baby that you haven't even decided that you're gonna have yet.
Sam: You're right. We have not made any decisions yet.
Alexis: I promise you, whatever you decide, I'll support you. Again, I'm sorry if I said anything to upset anybody, ok? I'll call you, and get some rest.
Jason: [Sighs] You do need this rest, you know. Dr. Lee said not to...
Sam: What?
Jason: Overdo it.
Sam: Oh, come on. I don't think that's gonna happen the way you and Spinelli hover over me.
Jason: Oh, ok. Well, that's fine, 'cause I was about to offer to make you a sandwich, but I don't want you to think that I'M...hovering over you.
Sam: Wait a minute, wait a minute, what kind of sandwich?
Jason: I was gonna make your specialty--BLT, and I was gonna burn the toast until it was black, and then I was...
Sam: Come here. I appreciate you. And how you feel, it does matter to me. And if you don't want a baby, Jason, I am ok with that.
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Jax: Even the preliminary report gives a fairly clear picture of who Shawn really is--a violent man with questionable integrity.
Carly: You're really reaching.
Jax: It's all here in black and white. And I didn't even have to do a lot of digging, because on Brenda's wedding day, Shawn really showed everyone that his loyalty lies as far as his next paycheck when he switched sides on Theo. I mean, what's to stop him from doing it again? What's to stop him from just handing Josslyn over to Franco and going about his business?
Carly: Shawn would never do that.
Jax: How do you know that? The truth is that you don't really know much about this man.
Carly: You're misrepresenting Shawn's actions to suit your needs.
Jax: I don't want a man like that around my daughter.
Carly: Well, you sure as hell don't care if Franco walks up to her, huh? I mean, that's exactly what happened in the park. Franco walked up to you and Josslyn. And how do we stop it from happening again? Because you made sure that Shawn's gone now.
Jax: I have my security team in place. And did you notice how they keep their distance? How they don't get involved in our personal business? It's rather nice, isn't it?
Carly: You don't want Jason around Josslyn, so he hires Shawn, someone who actually has the expertise to go up against Franco.
Jax: Shawn's expertise is for sale to the highest bidder.
Carly: And now Franco can walk up to Josslyn anytime he wants, thanks to you.
Jax: No, I have a security team in place. I already told you that.
Carly: Right.
Jax: Ones that I trust.
Carly: Ok. So this is how it works. Josslyn stays with you, and Josslyn's guarded by your people. And if I want to be a good mother, I just need to go along with it. So tell me this, how long until being a good mother means staying away from Josslyn for good? Huh? How long, Jax?
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Michael: Kristina, hey. I was actually just about to call you.
Kristina: Why?
Michael: Physics. I've been taking the practice test. I did it like 10 times, but I still can't get this problem right. I know it's gonna be on the final.
Kristina: Since when do you care about passing physics?
Michael: Well, since I've been in high school more than I'm supposed to be, like by a year. I'm 19. Don't you think it's about time I graduate?
Kristina: It's not your fault you're still at Madison.
Michael: If I fail this class it will. It's like...and besides, school's really important to Abby. She sacrificed a lot to go to college, so I figured I should make an effort. Guess she's not such a bad influence after all, huh? Feel free to apologize anytime.
Kristina: I should like your stripper just because she makes you study?
Michael: You know, Kristina, I am really sick of you acting like you're better than Abby. If you got to know her, you'd realize you have a lot more in common than you think.
Kristina: I doubt it. I've never taken off my clothes for money.
Michael: Yeah, well, you've been beaten up by your boyfriend. You know what it's like to cover up bruises and black eyes with make-up, and so does Abby. All she wants is someone to make her happy instead of beating her up all the time. That's not a lot to ask for, but you keep judging her for it.
Kristina: I'm sorry. You're right, I'm a horrible person.
Michael: No, no, I'm not saying that, Kristina.
Kristina: You didn't have to. I'm stupid. I deserve to lose everything.
Michael: What are you talking about?
Kristina: Nothing.
Michael: You wouldn't get this upset over nothing. Kristina, be honest with me. You're--you're on something, aren't you?
Kristina: No. Why would you say that?
Michael: 'Cause I know you, Kristina. You don't cry over nothing. This is more than just the stress of not getting into college.
Kristina: I was on hydrocodone. But I swear I didn't know it. You have to promise not to say anything.
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Brenda: We decided to do this together, to make this relationship work again and to make it better.
Sonny: Right.
Brenda: And now I just--I'm terrified. I feel like all the sudden I'm hitting all those same walls with you that I used to feel a long time ago.
Sonny: You can make this about business all you want, but, you know, we'd be having the same problems no matter what I do for a living.
Brenda: What are you talking about? That's not true. No. If you were a plumber, you wouldn't have to hide things from me.
Sonny: If I was a plumber, you wouldn't want to hear what I had to do every day.
Brenda: That's not true.
Sonny: Ok, you want to know what the real problem is?
Brenda: I do, yes.
Sonny: We were separated, right, away from each other for years. Ok. Now we're trying to merge together in a way that doesn't sacrifice who we are. But you know what, there's bumps along the way.
Brenda: Honey, I have to be honest with you, I mean, can you tell me what sacrifices you're making?
Sonny: What do you--
Brenda: I feel like everything's been me so far. I mean, I uprooted my whole entire life to come back here and live here with you again. And then we were supposed to have our house in the woods, remember? That was our beautiful little space, and then I lost that, too.
Sonny: You said it didn't matter where we lived as long as we were together.
Brenda: It does matter. You knew that and you saw that. I took the hit. You know, the truth is we're living in your house with your things.
Sonny: My house is your house. No, I'm serious. You want me to take everything out of my house and start from scratch? 'Cause I'll do that. Because the only thing I'm attached to is you, my wife.
Brenda: Is that true?
Sonny: Come on. Hey. Come here.
Brenda: Sorry. I just...feel like, you know, I just want to know that, you know, we're really in this together and I'm not just passing through.
Sonny: You know what, if I could go to Italy, we could start a whole family there. I would do that, but I got a lot of responsibilities here.
Brenda: Ok, let's do that.
Sonny: Ha ha ha.
Brenda: I'd never ask you to leave your kids, you know that.
Sonny: And now there's Alec. I mean, look at what we're going through, all the fights. And can you imagine what the little boy's going through?
Brenda: No, I can't. I hate that I can't fix it for him.
Sonny: I know, it's hard. But Alec's gonna come around. You know why he's gonna come around? Because no man can resist falling in love with you. What? You know what I'm talking about.
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Jason: I don't want you to deny yourself anything because of me.
Sam: Ok. And if we do get to the point that getting pregnant is an option, I want it to be your decision, too.
Jason: Why don't we just focus on you getting better first? And that's not gonna happen unless you get rest.
Sam: I'm sorry.
Jason: For not being a better patient?
Sam: That, and because the way my mom just barged in here. I know you're going through so much right now. The last thing you need is to be lectured from her.
Jason: She's allowed to be concerned.
Sam: I just don't want to cause any more pain.
Jason: Never. You're what's getting me through right now.
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Kristina: When I confronted her about it, she made it seem like she was doing me a favor by giving me the pills without a prescription, like I knew what I was taking all along.
Michael: Well, she's a doctor. She should know how easy it is to get hooked on hydrocodone.
Kristina: I'm not hooked.
Michael: When's the last time you had a pill?
Kristina: This morning.
Michael: Look, give them to me.
Kristina: No, I can't.
Michael: Kristina, this is serious.
Kristina: I already gave them to Ethan. He's the one who recognized that they weren't herbal supplements. He could tell just by looking at them. I can't believe I couldn't tell the difference.
Michael: Well, how could you? It's not like you hang around people who do drugs.
Kristina: He said I could call him if I felt like I needed to take one so he could help me through the withdrawals.
Michael: And what, Ethan is an expert on addiction?
Kristina: I'm not an addict. And yeah, he does know something about it. He's seen what it's like firsthand when something like this gets out of control.
Michael: Ethan's not an idiot. He knows our brother's a cop, that's why he's being nice.
Kristina: Why is it so hard for you to believe that someone like Ethan could care about me?
Michael: Well, for starters, you accused him of hitting you to protect Kiefer, he went to prison for a night, and he got worked over pretty good by people loyal to Dad.
Kristina: He forgave me for that. He cares about me. And he's gone out of his way to prove it. The night that Dad's limo exploded, he stayed at the house with me to make sure that I was all right. And we spent the whole night talking about everything. He understands me in a way that no one else does.
Michael: He's married, Kristina.
Kristina: For the money. He doesn't love Maya. And he even said that she hasn't been around. She's been in Philadelphia.
Michael: He's using you.
Kristina: Stop saying that.
Alexis: Hello? What's going on?
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Carly: Hey. Thanks for meeting me.
Shawn: I'm just staying long enough to say good-bye, then I got to find Jason and tell him I'm leaving.
Carly: Why give Jax the satisfaction?
Shawn: Look, I get you're in a place where whatever your ex wants, you're gonna do the opposite, but that file he has on me, it's real. The incident happened.
Carly: So? I'm sure you have a good explanation.
Shawn: Not one I'm interested in getting into.
Carly: Ok, ok. I'm not gonna pretend to understand what war's like, but Jax doesn't understand it either, and I'm sure you did whatever you had to do to survive.
Shawn: Look, whatever happened and why doesn't matter. I'm not letting Jax use me to make his case for custody.
Carly: Ok, fine. What about Josslyn? You told her you were gonna protect her. Do you want Josslyn to think you're a liar?
Shawn: I did what I could for Josslyn.
Carly: Ok, Franco is still out there.
Shawn: Look, I'm sure Jason will find someone who's more than capable of keeping your daughter safe.
Carly: I don't want to put this on Jason, all right. You know, everyone has a cross to bear and I happen to be Jason's. I just don't want to burden him right now.
Shawn: I doubt Jason sees you as a burden.
Carly: Jason just lost his little boy. And whether he wants to admit it or not, he's in a hell of a lot of pain. And Jason shouldn't have to be everything to everyone when he's feeling like this. And if something happens to Josslyn because Jason's stretched too thin, he'll never forgive himself. I don't want Jason to feel that kind of guilt. So I'm asking you to help me. Ok? Josslyn and I need you.
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Kristina: I'm fine, Mom. Really. I just overreacted about something. You don't have to worry.
Alexis: I'm your mother, I'm used to worrying. Never mind. What happened?
Michael: I was just telling Kristina I wasn't gonna go to graduation. And she, of course, freaked out a little bit.
Alexis: A little bit? Why aren't you going?
Michael: I don't really see the point in parading around in a cap and gown while a bunch of privileged kids and their parents stare, whispering about how the dean got bribed by my dad to get me back into Madison after I went to prison. That whole thing. And it's not fair to Kristina. She worked really hard to get to the top of her class. It should be her moment.
Kristina: You've worked really hard, too, studying nonstop for finals. You deserve to be on that stage just as much as I do.
Alexis: She's right. You've overcome a lot. You should be very proud of yourself, Michael. We're certainly proud of you.
Michael: I'd rather just kind of put it all behind me.
Alexis: Yeah, but see, that's what graduation is about. You close one chapter, you open a new one. It's an important ceremony. I know it'll mean a lot to your parents. Clearly it means a lot to Kristina.
Michael: All right, well, if it means that much to you, I'll go.
Kristina: Thank you. Thanks.
Alexis: No problem. If only it were that easy to solve your problems.
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[Knock on door]
Jason: Got your message. What's going on?
Sonny: Hey. Just wanted to check in with you. How you doing?
Jason: You know.
Sonny: Yeah. And the Abby situation?
Jason: Yeah. Abby. Spinelli's looking for the woman who was contracted to kill Brandon, but nothing yet. We got no leads.
Sonny: What about Michael?
Jason: Michael, uh, Michael is still seeing Abby and things are about as stable as they're gonna get right now.
Sonny: What about Carly? Is Jax still causing trouble like he always does?
Jason: There's a preliminary hearing and joint custody. But you know Jax is not gonna be happy until Josslyn's with him full time.
Sonny: That's not gonna happen.
Jason: You know what Jax is claiming, right?
Sonny: Yes, yes, yes. I've heard it a lot from Brenda. Jax has her all riled up saying that her son is not gonna be safe living with me.
Jason: And how's that going?
Sonny: I'm trying to give her some space. I want her to get to know her son, but she seems afraid of him in a weird way. She hired a nanny.
Jason: It's a lot to wrap your head around.
Sonny: One day she thinks her son's dead, the next thing she's the mother of a 3-year-old. And then Suzanne takes the kid, disappears. And here's the...I took Carly, as you probably know, to find her son.
Jason: You needed her help. It makes sense.
Sonny: Well, I mean, I thought, yeah. But Brenda, it's like war. She's at me all the time saying that now I don't tell her everything.
Jason: Brenda knows how this business works.
Sonny: Knowing it and living it are 2 different things.
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Brenda: Hey.
Jax: Hey.
Brenda: Do you have a minute?
Jax: For you? Always. How you doing?
Brenda: Good. Um, well, I just mostly wanted to come by and just say thank you for the referral, you know, for the nanny. She turned out amazing. Alec seems to like her a lot. He's so bold.
Jax: That's great. At least someone thinks I've got good judgment.
Brenda: You having problems with Carly?
Jax: Yeah. I thought that I could have an amicable divorce, but it's really not looking like that at all.
Brenda: Oh, I'm sorry.
Jax: No sense in dwelling on it, I guess. Main thing is Josslyn's healthy and safe. So is Alec for that matter. So we have a lot to be grateful for.
Brenda: Yeah. You know, the truth is I want so much to feel like, you know, I know how to be a good mother, but I just don't.
Jax: You've got to give it some time, you know, let everything settle down, and you'll have a chance to get to know each other.
Brenda: I just don't understand why it was so easy with Lucian, you know. It's like I didn't even give it a second thought, I just opened my heart to him right away.
Jax: Only to have Suzanne pull the rug out from underneath you. It's natural to be cautious.
Brenda: Yeah, but this, I don't know, it's feeling more than cautious, you know. I don't even know what to say to him. I mean, should I just come right out and tell him that I'm his mother?
Jax: Yeah. I mean, probably. But just take it slow, you know.
Brenda: Yeah.
Jax: You have plenty of time to get to know each other. He's not gonna go anywhere.
Brenda: He woke up last night and asked for Carly.
Jax: Wow, that must have been hard.
Brenda: It was not...it was not a great moment. I mean, I can't stand the fact that Carly's closer to my son than I am, but, you know, I have to tell you, this is all about Sonny. You know, there's just--there's no excuse for it. I mean, there's no reason for him to just take her and leave me behind like that.
Jax: Well, he's probably doing it to, you know, protect you.
Brenda: Well, I wish--I mean, I understand what you're saying. But the truth is, I wish Sonny realized I'm not as vulnerable out in the world as I am when I'm with him. You know, I could have handled it. I can handle anything.
Jax: Yeah.
Brenda: Want to know another secret you can't tell anyone?
Jax: Would I ever do that? Ok, ok. I promise. I promise not to say anything.
Brenda: Marriage is a little bit harder than I thought it was gonna be.
Jax: Yeah. Yeah, we go into it so in love and with the right intentions, and we're Lucky if we walk away from it friends.
Brenda: I'll never give up on Sonny. But there are a few things, you know, that are gonna have to change.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Sam: Hey.
Alexis: Hi.
Sam: Hi.
Alexis: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you get up.
Sam: Oh. I'm not on bed rest. Dr. Lee just wants me to take it easy. Come in.
Alexis: I'm sure your idea and Dr. Lee's idea of taking it easy are not the same thing. Will you please promise me no rappelling off buildings just for 2 weeks?
Sam: Ok, I'll keep that in mind.
Alexis: I came back because I didn't like the way I left things. And I honestly wasn't trying to interfere in your life.
Sam: You were right.
Alexis: About what?
Sam: Jason. I mean, Jason, he does want to make me happy even though the thought of having another child is killing him. When Jason gave up Jake, I'm sure he thought that one day he would get older, the truth would come out, and he would be able to have some sort of a relationship, the way you and I do now. But Jake's gone and Jason's never gonna have that chance.
Alexis: Are you thinking about having this baby because you think it's gonna make Jason feel better?
Sam: No one can ever replace Jake, I know that. But if I did get pregnant, it would give Jason a purpose, something to focus on, keep his grief from swallowing him whole.
Alexis: So do you want to have this baby because you want Jason to feel better or because you really want to have a family?
Sam: I don't know. I've never had that moment, you know. I was never able to look my baby in the eyes and tell her how much I love her, because when I woke up from surgery, she was gone. I've had years to process this pain, and I still miss her.
Alexis: And you always will because she's a part of you the same way Jake is a part of Jason.
Sam: Yeah, I know. Ugh. Maybe it's just too soon for all of this.
Alexis: Listen to me. I am not trying to talk you out of having a baby. I just want you to give it a lot of consideration, because in the end, sweetie, it's your decision.
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Carly: I'm gonna fight for my daughter and I'm gonna win. And when I do, she's gonna need a guard. Are you really gonna make me go through the trouble of breaking in someone new?
Shawn: Well, it'd be an inconvenience, sure, but something tells me you'd enjoy making the guy squirm.
Carly: Yeah, but you didn't bat an eye when I gave you that long list of everything I expected from you.
Shawn: Well, that's because I was given the heads up by Jason that you were gonna be a handful going in.
Carly: He said that I'm a handful?
Shawn: I believe his words were stubborn and impulsive.
Carly: Hmm. Some people would say those were attributes.
Shawn: Well, that stubborn streak will definitely work well for you. You got quite a fight on your hands.
Carly: I could use some help.
Shawn: I think this is less about you needing security and more about you proving a point to Jax.
Carly: Ok, maybe it's a little bit of both. Yeah, I want to fight Jax, but I'm not gonna let Franco get anywhere near my daughter. What you don't understand is he could be waiting nearby for any opportunity to grab Josslyn. And what better time than when the parents are in a custody battle? See, I can't let that happen, Shawn. And I would feel really great knowing you were there protecting her. So please, please stay with us, at least until I can find somebody else.
Shawn: Ok. I'll stay.
Carly: Thank you!
Shawn: You might regret it. Especially if Jax makes good on his threat to use the information he dug up. It could get ugly. Not just for me.
Carly: I'm not gonna let Jax intimidate me or my friends.
Shawn: Oh, we're friends now?
Carly: I hope so. Someone has to have my back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Thanks for not saying anything to my mom about the pills. My mom has had enough disappointment with me being waitlisted, I don't want her to find out that I was stupid enough to get scammed into taking drugs.
Michael: Look, it's not like you got drugs from some random person on the street. Lisa's a doctor. You had every single right to trust her.
Kristina: She'd still freak and probably blame herself like she did when the truth came out about Kiefer. She'll think it's because she works too much, and she'll try to overcompensate by, like, smothering me. That's not how I want to spend what's left of my senior year. You have to promise to keep this between us.
Michael: Look, I know what it's like to feel like you have no control over your life. It's very frustrating.
Kristina: Especially when they have such high expectations and you fall so incredibly short of meeting them.
Michael: Kristina, you didn't do anything wrong.
Kristina: I trusted Lisa, which turned out to be a huge mistake.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: It is true that when Brenda agreed to marry you she didn't have a son to think about.
Sonny: Yeah, yeah. I never wanted another child. I mean, watching Michael, Morgan, Kristina suffer because of the life that I chose, I mean, it's...I mean, you know, right? That's why you gave up Jake to let Lucky raise him. If you had to do it over again, would you do it differently?
Jason: I regret the time that I didn't get to spend with Jake. But you know what, I can't answer that because Elizabeth never wanted this life, and I wasn't gonna force it on her. It wouldn't have been fair.
Sonny: I've got to be honest with you here. Even before we found out about Brenda's son, I had my doubts whether she could live with guards and rules. You know, looking back, that's why I left her at the altar. You know I didn't do it because I didn't love her. I did it because she would never give me up, so I had to help her. And I thought this time we could really make it work, but a child changes everything. I can't guarantee that I can keep her son safe. So maybe the best thing for me to do is to just go to her, as hard as that would be, and just say to her, hey, for your son's sake...for your son's sake, maybe you should just--we shouldn't be together.
Jason: Can you live with that?
Sonny: I don't know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brenda: I haven't seen this side of Sonny in a really long time. Just, you know, it's that kind of like shut me out of a whole part of his life, you know. And of course it's for my own good.
Jax: Yeah, the all purpose excuse.
Brenda: Yeah, exactly. And then I just, you know, sit around and tell him every single thing that's on my mind, and he's editing himself. And I just end up feeling really insecure. I'm just always wondering what it is that he's leaving out.
Jax: You know I'm probably not the best person to come to talk about Sonny. Unless you want a biased opinion, of course. I can give you that.
Brenda: No, that's ok. Me and Sonny can work things out on our own. Sorry about that.
[Knock on door]
Carly: Just have your lawyer call my lawyer, please.
Brenda: Oh, Carly, listen. I have a lot of issues with what just happened, but I just wanted you to know that none of them are with you. They're with Sonny. Sonny told me that you were great with Alec and that you distracted him while they took Suzanne into custody. And I just wanted to thank you for that. You know, I know that your daughter is going through a lot right now, so I really appreciate you taking the time to help my son.
Carly: Every child belongs with their mother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lisa: Poor little Robin. You thought you had it all, didn't you? Adorable baby, loving husband. Perfect little house. But you never guessed you were gonna die in there. I hope you and Patrick rot in hell.
Robin: I'll see you there.","Shawn quits his job so Jax can't use him as a reason to take Josslyn away from Carly. Carly begs him to stay because she is still afraid Franco is still waiting for an opportunity to grab Josslyn. Brenda hires a nanny that Jax suggested for Alec. Brenda is upset that Alec isn't bonding with her because he already bonded with Carly on the plane. She is afraid that their marriage is in trouble but he placates her. Brenda confides to Jax that marriage is harder than she expected. Sonny tells Jason that a child changes everything, and he wonders if he should break up with Brenda for Alec's sake. Brenda thanks Carly for helping to bring Alec back.",summ_screen
"Elizabeth: Get off of me!
Hayden: Oh! Bitch.
Elizabeth: [Groaning]
Naomi: What in the world is going on, Rachel?
[Cell phone rings]
Hayden: Mother?
Elizabeth: Mother?
Naomi: Oh, Rachel. If only your father could see you now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Franco: Hey, Elizabeth. I'm just checking in. I haven't talked to you since the Nurses' Ball. I, uh... this is Franco, by the way. I don't want to assume that, um... I mean, yeah, I'm -- I'm me. Uh... yeah, just, uh -- just want to make sure you're okay. You know, your ankle's feeling better and... Nikolas has turned up not dead and Jason isn't bugging you. That's my point -- you know, if you feel like you got a lot of problems right now, feel free to hand one off on me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: I don't think there was a body.
Sam: We saw it.
Jason: No, we saw what Nikolas wanted us to see. It was a setup. He's not dead. Nikolas has been playing us all.
Sam: Okay. All right, well, that would explain why the Coast Guard has been searching all night and haven't found Nikolas' body.
Jason: If I'm right, everything that happened that night at Wyndemere, it was staged, and Nikolas set it up so he could disappear.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: So the judge signed off on the warrant? Good, yeah. Send a squad car to his residence, and if he is not there, you check Sam Morgan's apartment. If you come up empty on both places, I want you to call the DA's office, have them call Diane Miller. Tell her to advise her client to just turn himself in. Meanwhile, I'm at General Hospital. Um, I've got another case to look into. Yep.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Mayes: Let's start at the beginning. Do you know what happened to you?
Lucas: Yeah. I do.
Brad: Babe, tell us what happened.
Lucas: Somebody tried to kill me.
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Maxie: Okay. [Chuckles] Sit. Sit, sit, sit, sit.
Nathan: Maxie, I'm -- look, I'm fine. I'm o--
Maxie: Nope, no. Uh, you know what? We need more pillows.
Nathan: Maxie, stop it. I'm okay.
Maxie: You just had brain surgery. You need to lay down.
Nathan: I will. I -- I promise I will not get off the couch if you will sit with me, all right? We need to talk.
Maxie: Okay. Uh, rest now, talk later.
Nathan: Max -- no, Max, at the hospital, you said we could talk as soon as we got home.
Maxie: Okay, and by ""soon""... I meant after you eat. Okay? You -- you have to be starving after all that hospital food you didn't have. Does your mom really make you eat nutri-gruel?
Nathan: Maxie -- Maxie, please. Stop talking, please. Look, you can't -- I can't put this off any longer. It's time I made a full confession.
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Sam: Nikolas makes it look like he dies, flying through the window, crashing on the rocks below. The current is strong enough to pull him into the harbor. First question.
Jason: Why?
Sam: Um...because he lost ELQ? Financial trouble?
Jason: No. Faking his own death wouldn't necessarily return him to the lifestyle which he's accustomed. As a matter of fact, it would make it more difficult to access the funds that he does have.
Sam: What else would he be trying to escape?
Jason: Not what. Who.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: This is your mother?
Hayden: We're...estranged.
Naomi: Well, not by my choice. Uh, do you have children, Miss...?
Hayden: Her name is Elizabeth.
Naomi: Oh. Naomi. Elizabeth -- such a pretty name. It's very gentile. Doesn't really fit the type of woman who would be rolling around the floor with my daughter.
Elizabeth: She tends to bring out the worst in people.
Naomi: Yeah. It's been said.
Hayden: One minute in, and you've already found something in common. Feel free to stay and chat. I'm out of here.
Elizabeth: No, don't bother. I'm leaving. My advice -- scrap your travel plans. You wouldn't want to add ""evading arrest"" to your list of charges.
Naomi: She's an assertive little thing.
[Door slams]
Hayden: She's a meddling snake.
Naomi: And none too fond of you, either. Any particular reason?
Hayden: What are you even doing here?
Naomi: What do you think? I came to see my daughter. How about a hug? Hmm?
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Maxie: Nathan, I -- I think that you're confused. You don't want to talk to me. You want to talk to Griffin.
Nathan: I what?
Maxie: Yeah, you said you want to confess, and he's a priest, so...
Nathan: Maxie, no, look. Dodging around and changing the subject is not gonna make this go away, okay? You need to hear me out, for both our sakes.
Maxie: How serious is this confession? Did you cheat on me? Did you get someone pregnant?
Nathan: God, no. No.
Maxie: Well, you don't want to do either of those things, right?
Nathan: No, Maxie, no. I love you. There is no one else. I wouldn't ask you to marry me, otherwise.
Maxie: Thank God. So this is not about Claudette. Okay, well, how serious can it really be? It's not like you killed someone.
Nathan: Okay, look, you need to let me tell you this in my own way, okay?
Maxie: Oh, my God. You killed someone?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitors beeping]
Jordan: Dr. Jones, I, uh... I'm really happy to see you recovering.
Lucas: Heh. Yeah, me too.
Jordan: How's he doing?
Monica: Oh, Dr. Mayes is the physician of record.
Dr. Mayes: His vitals are good. Um, of course, we'll continue monitoring him, but I don't foresee any complications.
Dr. Obrecht: Dr. Jones was about to tell us what he remembers of the circumstances that landed him here.
Jordan: Are you -- are you up to talking?
Brad: M-maybe we shouldn't do this right now.
Lucas: Oh, no, no, no. I'm okay. I need to get this out.
Jordan: Okay. Just -- just tell us what you remember.
Lucas: M-my mom fainted backstage, so... um, at the ball, so I brought her here. And Dr. Finn treated her.
Finn: Ms. Spencer was diagnosed with benign positional vertigo, and I admitted her for the evening.
Lucas: Mm. Uh, I was gonna stay with her, but... she insisted I go back to the ball so I wouldn't miss my wedding. Oh, God, baby...
Brad: Shh, shh, shh, shh. Don't even worry about it.
Lucas: I'm sorry. Um, I forgot my car -- my car keys, and... so I came back in to get them, and... somebody... was standing over my mother with a syringe. So I asked them what the hell they were doing. And that's when they jumped me and shot me up. I guess the next thing I remember, I -- I -- I'm waking up with Brad calling my name.
Jordan: Can you maybe describe your assailant?
Lucas: I -- I thought it was a doctor.
Jordan: Which -- which doctor? Which doctor attacked you, Lucas?
Lucas: It's -- it's fuzzy. I don't know.
Jordan: Just try to -- try to picture it in your mind. I mean, can you describe what they were wearing?
Lucas: I'm not sure how much I really saw. It was dark. The lights were off.
Jordan: Well, you had mentioned that your assailant was a doctor. Why would you say that?
Lucas: Well... 'cause -- 'cause they were wearing white. Um...a white lab coat.
Jordan: Uh-huh. Great. That's really, really good, Lucas. Um...what about their hair? Was it long? Was it short?
Lucas: I don't know. I... it was covered up. They were wearing a cap and mask. [Sighs] I mean, it could've been anybody. I don't know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Franco: Hi.
Elizabeth: Hi.
Franco: I called you.
Elizabeth: Oh?
Franco: Yeah. I left you a message.
Elizabeth: I didn't get it.
Franco: Is this a Jason thing?
Elizabeth: Is what a Jason thing?
Franco: Did Jason tell you to not talk to me the way he told me to not talk to Jake?
Elizabeth: Jason doesn't tell me who to talk to. He makes his opinions known, and then I decide for myself.
Franco: Oh. So this is a choice, then? You're making a choice right now to treat me like this?
Elizabeth: This isn't about you. Nikolas is missing, presumed dead. The police think Jason did it, Jake wants to know where his dad is, and... Hayden's an unrelenting bitch.
Franco: Yeah. And she wore the same dress as you to the ball.
Elizabeth: [Sighs] That's not funny.
Franco: Kind of funny.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: How did you find me?
Naomi: A mother knows. [Laughs]
Hayden: Where was this supernatural parental instinct when I was in a coma for months? I'm fine, by the way.
Naomi: I knew you were in trouble, Rachel.
Hayden: It's Hayden now.
Naomi: Hayden? What kind of a name is ""Hayden""?
Hayden: The one I chose when I realized the only way I could have a life was to leave Rachel Berlin and everyone who ever knew her behind.
Naomi: Including your own mother?
Hayden: One can only hope.
Naomi: I didn't come here to fight, honey.
Hayden: Then it's probably a good idea you leave.
Naomi: I came because I heard about your husband's unfortunate accident. It's a terrible, terrible loss. He certainly had excellent taste.
Hayden: He's missing. Probably dead.
Naomi: Oh. Honey, you must really be going through it. But I'm here now, and everything is gonna be okay.
Hayden: Okay? Nothing will ever be okay, not after what you did.
Naomi: Really? How long are you going to hold this over my head?
Hayden: 200 years, 4 months, 6 days. That's how long. The day that Daddy gets out of prison, where you put him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Staging his death wouldn't solve Nikolas' financial problems, but it would solve his legal ones. Maybe he was afraid Hayden was gonna blow the whistle on him having her shot, and he couldn't stall her any longer, so he decided to run.
Sam: And staged his own murder to cover his tracks. That's good motivation, but... how'd he do it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Nathan... who did you kill?
Nathan: No one. I --
Maxie: Then... why did you just say that --
Nathan: No one that I know of. I shot -- I shot at someone, all right? It was years ago. It was before I knew you. It was complicated.
Maxie: Okay, um... how complicated? Was this while you were a cop in New York?
Nathan: Ye-- yes, but I wasn't on duty.
Maxie: This is not making any sense to me right now.
Nathan: Maxie, I know h-- I know how this must sound to you, and I'm sure you've got a thousand questions, and I promise I will answer all of them. I swear. I have practiced telling you this a thousand times, and somehow, I just can't get the words... but I can't -- I can't hold it back any more, Max. It's time that you knew the whole story about Claudette.
Maxie: Are you saying that you shot Claudette?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucas: I must have seen someone that could help, so...
[Monitors beeping intensified]
Monica: Okay, Lucas, you're pushing yourself way too hard.
Dr. Obrecht: Just focus on the face, Dr. Jones. Who did you see?
Monica: I want everybody out of here. Now.
Brad: All right, you heard the lady. Scram! Shh, shh, shh, shh. Come on, calm down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: I can't believe this. You were -- you were so angry with your wife for cheating on you that you shot her?
Nathan: No, Maxie, no. No, I could never hurt Claudette. I... I shot her lover.
Maxie: You shot him?
Nathan: Yes. I -- I... look, things had gotten really bad between Claudette and me. We were fighting all the time, one thing after another, and I confronted her one night, and I asked her if she was seeing another guy. She made me think I was crazy. And I was drinking all the time, and -- and everything in me told me that Claudette was cheating. But I had no proof. So, one night, the station screwed up. And I went in for an overnight shift, and I wasn't on the schedule, so instead of going home, I went out with some of the guys, and I got wasted. She was in bed with him. And I -- I just reacted. I -- I drew my gun, and I fired, half blind. And then I passed out. The guy was gone when I came to. But I definitely hit him. There was blood on the sheets.
Claudette: What did you do?!
Nathan: I don't even remember what the guy looked like. Claudette wouldn't tell me what happened or even who he was.
Maxie: So you never found out what happened to him.
Nathan: I tried. I -- I looked everywhere. I wanted to make it right somehow, but the guy never checked in to an ER, he never reported it. Truthfully, I'm lucky he didn't. I would've lost my badge for sure. I might be in prison right now instead of here with you.
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Jordan: Dr. Quartermaine, I'm gonna need a copy of the schedule for the night of the Nurses' Ball. I want to know what doctors were on call, who signed in for work, and when.
Dr. Mayes: This is ludicrous. Obviously, something terrible happened to Dr. Jones, but his memory is suspect, tainted by the trauma and the effects of derisifol. If we take him at his word, every single doctor is a suspect.
Jordan: Well, we'll narrow that down.
Finn: Good luck. That could be anybody in a lab coat. That's all Lucas could identify.
Dr. Obrecht: Perhaps the commissioner should focus on the staff with unsavory histories.
Finn: Well, that puts you at the top of the list.
Dr. Obrecht: And further refine her search by zeroing in on those who are drug addicts, starting with you, Dr. Finn.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Naomi: Are we really going to do this again? I am not responsible for your father going to prison. He is.
Hayden: You turned him in to the government.
Naomi: Because he was committing fraud on a massive scale. If I hadn't acted when I did, you and I might have found ourselves on the hook for Raymond's crimes.
Hayden: So I should thank you?
Naomi: Well, a little gratitude wouldn't be entirely out of order.
Hayden: You have a long wait ahead of you. We were a family, and you destroyed us.
Naomi: I did what had to be done, and in your heart, you know that. But the part of you that's still a little girl needs someone to blame, and it certainly isn't gonna be Raymond, so you're lashing out at me. You would feel very differently if you knew the entire truth.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Okay, for me, let's go over this one more time, please.
Jason: [Sighs]
Sam: Thank you. When you got to Wyndemere, was the front door open?
Jason: No, it was closed, but it was unlocked. I entered, I yelled up to Nikolas, and that's when I heard the noise from upstairs. Nikolas!
Sam: Okay. So if Nikolas staged the whole thing...
Jason: It wouldn't make sense, because it didn't sound like two people fighting. It could've been him deliberately moving the furniture. It sounded like the noise was coming from one of the bedrooms upstairs, but all the doors were shut. And then I heard a crash coming from Nikolas' bedroom.
[Glass shatters]
Sam: And that's when I arrived. I heard the glass breaking.
Jason: Yeah. I entered Nikolas' bedroom. The room was trashed, the window was broken to pieces...
Sam: And there was no sign of anyone else?
Jason: No, not until you showed up and then later, Curtis and Hayden.
Sam: Okay, well, it would be easy for Nikolas to stage the whole thing.
Jason: He wrecks the room himself, he breaks the window so it looks like he was attacked and pushed through.
Sam: And you were right outside the room when the window broke.
Jason: Yeah. So how could he have made it out of there if he didn't go through the window? Like you said, that house has so many secret passageways, I'm willing to bet that Nikolas had one in his bedroom.
Sam: Okay. But even if he did use a secret passageway, I don't think there's any way he had enough time to get down to the beach and pose his body.
Jason: Maybe he didn't have to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Finn: You're being a bad ?, and you're crossing the line.
Dr. Obrecht: I hardly think relaying reports of your substance abuse is out of bounds. Our colleagues and patients have the right to know that they're...
Finn: And now you're spreading rumors again.
Dr. Obrecht: ...Star internist operates under a diminished capacity.
Dr. Mayes: Liesl, do you have proof of this?
Dr. Obrecht: The proof is in Dr. Jones and the corpses of the two patients Dr. Finn already lost under similarly dubious circumstances. It is evidence of a pattern.
Finn: I'm not doing this.
Dr. Mayes: We need to conduct a review of all patient deaths going back months, maybe years.
Jordan: Which my people will do. I'm not ruling anything out. Dr. Finn, I, uh, expect that you'll make yourself available for an interview at the station?
Finn: Unless I am with a patient, I am completely at your disposal, Commissioner.
Jordan: Thank you. I'll be in touch soon.
Finn: Thank you.
Jordan: Dr. Quartermaine, a word.
Monica: Of course.
Dr. Obrecht: What is that American colloquialism? It was nice knowing you.
Monica: I just want to assure you, Commissioner, you have the complete cooperation of the entire hospital staff.
Jordan: Thank you. Thank you so much, but I actually have another matter to discuss with you. It's your son.
Monica: Jason?
Jordan: A warrant has been issued for his arrest for the murder of Nikolas Cassadine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: We saw the body on the rocks.
Jason: No, we didn't. We saw something that could pass for a body when seen from a distance.
Sam: Oh. Right. Some kind of a dummy or something?
Jason: Before we were able to get close enough to make sure...
Sam: It was washed away into the harbor.
Jason: Yeah, that's right. Nikolas placed a body on the rocks, right? He knew everybody would be off the island so he wouldn't be disturbed. He cut himself to leave behind his DNA, he went back down, he placed his cufflink, he left his smashed phone. He needed to make sure the right assumptions would be made. He goes back upstairs...
[Glass shatters]
Jason: He wrecks his room... he destroys the window, and then he takes off. Now, while he's making his escape, he has some sort of secret passageway. We spot the body from the upstairs window. As we go downstairs to make sure he's okay, he's actually disposing of the dummy, and he's covering his tracks in the storm.
Sam: There's -- there's still a big hole. There's no way that Nikolas could've framed you. He wasn't sure if you were coming or not.
Jason: Maybe he was trying to frame somebody else.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: You always do this -- hint at some deep, dark truth I don't understand.
Naomi: Well, there is a lot more to the story than you realize.
Hayden: Then stop dropping hints and tell me.
Naomi: I don't want to speak ill of your father.
Hayden: [Scoffs] Since when?
Naomi: Raymond made his own choices and now he is living with the consequences. You and I, we are what's known as collateral damage. We're just left to stumble around the wreckage, our assets liquidated, the proceeds awarded to the victims. Baby, you and I have been bled dry.
Hayden: Yeah, well, that's what I keep telling the Feds.
Naomi: So?
Hayden: But they won't leave me alone.
Naomi: Let me help.
Hayden: How? You're no better off than I am.
Naomi: I know how to deal with these government people. And they owe me because I cooperated with the investigation. Perhaps I can persuade them to leave you alone.
Hayden: You would do that?
Naomi: That you would even wonder... you are my daughter. Rachel, I -- Hayden -- whatever you want to call yourself. I love you. And that is a given.
Hayden: Thank you. That, um...helps.
Naomi: Good. Then, uh, perhaps, in return, you could help me. I'm trying to track down my diamond necklace. You know the one.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Obrecht: Ms. Webber, I require the complete files on Dr. Finn's two recently deceased patients.
Elizabeth: Yeah, I'm right in the middle of something.
Dr. Obrecht: This is important!
Elizabeth: Can you get it yourself? I'm really busy.
Dr. Obrecht: How dare you.
Franco: Nurse Webber, they just paged you. You're needed in surgery. Dr. Obrecht, my, is that a new lab coat? It's fetching. Is that fitted? What are you doing? What, you don't have enough enemies already?
Elizabeth: I don't -- I don't care about her feelings. I actually have work to do.
Franco: Okay, just take one second, then, all right? Just take a second. Hey. Just talk to me.
Elizabeth: If you think I'm gonna break down about Nikolas in front of you, you can forget it.
Franco: You don't have to do that. I'm fine with that.
Elizabeth: I don't really care if you are or you're not.
Franco: Okay. Why don't you just tell me what's the deal with the Hayden thing? What's --
Elizabeth: I do not want to talk about Hayden.
Franco: Okay, we don't have to talk about that, either. We can talk about --
Elizabeth: She's a duplicitous snake. I know she had something to do with Nikolas' disappearance. I just don't know what.
Franco: Oh. Okay. This happens to be my area of expertise. If you're looking to destroy a rival, you've come to the right guy.
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Nathan: Claudette and I divorced and went on with our lives. And I -- I never did find out what happened to the guy she was sleeping with. So I just put it in the past and tried to act like it never happened. That's it, Max. That's the whole story.
Maxie: Okay, well, um... I guess this all makes sense.
Nathan: What does?
Maxie: Why I couldn't, um... track down Claudette. She's hiding from you.
Nathan: What do you -- you've been trying to find Claudette? You made me think that --
Maxie: I made you think otherwise? Yeah, there's a lot of that going around.
Nathan: I deserve that. Max, I lied to you. I know I did. And I hated myself for doing it, but I was just --
Maxie: I know, okay? I know. You were afraid that I wouldn't understand. You were afraid that you would lose me.
Nathan: So you get it.
Maxie: How could I not? Do you know how many lies I've told, how many people I've hurt in the process?
Nathan: So we can find a way past this.
Maxie: I don't know.
Nathan: But you just said that --
Maxie: I said that I have told a lot of selfish and hurtful lies... but you knew that about me. This changes everything that I thought I knew about you. Nathan, I always saw you as -- as one way, and now you have turned out to be something completely different.
Nathan: Maxie, I am still the same guy today that I was when you sublet your place to me.
Maxie: That guy that I met and got to know and fell in love with... he never would've lied to me, Nathan. Took me a while to, um, finally start... trusting that you would always be honest with me... even when you knew that it would hurt me. And then... I find out, this whole time, you were keeping a secret from me. A huge part of your life, you were hiding it from me.
Nathan: I know, Max, and I should've -- when you found that glove in my old tux, I should've told you whose it was. I should've told you about Claudette, the shooting...
Maxie: Yeah, yeah. That would've been a really good time. I probably would've hated it... but hiding the truth has just made it worse.
Nathan: I know, Max, and that's why I came clean. Don't you see? 'Cause to keep it a secret would ruin everything that we have now, and -- and everything that we have -- that we'll have after.
Maxie: Whoa. What -- what do we have now? And what do you think is coming after?
Nathan: Well, we're getting married. Aren't we?
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Hayden: You're not here because you're worried about me. You just want your diamond necklace.
Naomi: Can't it be both? You are my daughter, and I love you. But I also would like my fair share of the only asset your father left us.
Hayden: Well, you should've called first. I could've saved you the trip. I don't have the necklace.
Naomi: Yes, you do. Every one of those diamonds was registered. And recently, one of the stones has surfaced. Your husband was the seller.
Hayden: It's true. Nikolas did sell one of the diamonds.
Naomi: And you have the rest. I'm not mad. No, honey, quite the contrary, I'm happy, because those stones will fund us for years to come.
Hayden: No, they won't. Nikolas found those diamonds hidden away, and he stole them. Now he's gone, and so are they.
Naomi: And you're lying -- [Scoffs] Hayden. God, in your own way, you are just as greedy as your father.
Hayden: You know what? Stop it! Stop with the insults. Stop with the criticism, okay? Between you and Elizabeth Webber, I have had enough today.
Naomi: [Stammers] Elizabeth Webber?
Hayden: Yeah. Why? I -- I thought you didn't know her. Do you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: You would help me get Hayden?
Franco: Yeah. That'd be fun.
Elizabeth: Do you even know her?
Franco: We take the same yoga class.
Elizabeth: Why?
Franco: What do you mean, why? It's medically proven. All the deep breathing -- really advantageous.
Elizabeth: No, why would you help me?
Franco: Well, to begin with, Hayden is a total show-off, teacher's pet. Like, correcting all the other students, like her downward dog is so great.
Elizabeth: Is that all?
Franco: Of course, that's not all. Elizabeth, I wouldn't mind you getting a win. I don't know. I mean, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe you like your life the way it is. Maybe -- maybe losing is your thing.
Elizabeth: Supposing I say yes... what do you have in mind?
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Jason: Yeah, I think you're right. Nikolas couldn't have meant to frame me. It had to be somebody he was reasonably sure would be on their way to Wyndemere.
Sam: Maybe it was the same person he was trying to escape in the first place.
Jason: Hayden.
Sam: [Scoffs] It's unbelievable. Nikolas not only steals months of your life, but he botches a setup against Hayden and leaves you to take the blame.
[Cell phone rings]
Jason: Well, let me get this. It's Monica. Hey.
Monica: Jason, uh, we need to talk.
Jason: What's going on? Okay, well, thank you for the information. Is Danny okay? All right, well, try not to worry. I'll -- I'll call as soon as I can. Okay.
Sam: That didn't sound good.
Jason: Well, remember when Diane said that as soon as the police found a shred of physical evidence, they would have me arrested?
Sam: They found it.
Jason: There's a warrant out for my arrest.
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Monica: Oh, Dr. Finn, uh, we need to talk.
Finn: About?
Monica: Do you have a drug problem?
Finn: No, no. Not you, too, Monica. I mean, they don't have you breathing Obrecht's hot air, do they?
Monica: Just answer the question.
Finn: No, I do not have a drug problem.
Monica: Because it is in both of our interests that you be exonerated.
Finn: Exonerated from what, exactly? Baseless allegations being made by a nutcase with a vendetta against me?
Monica: Work with me, please, Finn. Take a drug test.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucas: You look tired, babe.
Brad: [Chuckles] Hours of fear and bargaining with God will do that. I nearly lost you.
Lucas: Sorry I worried you. I'm really sorry... I missed our wedding.
Brad: Forget it. I don't even care. I'm -- I'm just glad you're okay.
Lucas: You don't care? What -- what, are you saying you don't want to get married anymore?
Brad: Oh, we're getting married, one way or another.
Lucas: Okay.
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Dr. Mayes: Liesl, how sure are you about Dr. Finn? Do you really think he can't be trusted?
Dr. Obrecht: I'm certain of it.
Dr. Mayes: But you have no proof.
Dr. Obrecht: I'll get it! Trust me. He's hiding something. It takes a secret- keeper to know a secret-keeper.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Finn: You want me to submit to a drug test?
Monica: It's a condition of all new hires.
Finn: I wasn't asked previously.
Monica: Because I fast-tracked you. I stuck my neck out, Dr. Finn, by bypassing the usual vetting procedures.
Finn: I am not on drugs.
Monica: Then take the damn test so we can all move on. Just show up at the lab tomorrow.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: The cops are gonna expect me to run, so, uh, I think for right now, we're better off here.
Sam: But wait. We can't stay holed up forever.
Jason: I don't intend to. We are going to prove this whole thing was a setup, that Nikolas is still alive, but in the meantime...
Sam: What?
Jason: I told you... Sonny kept this place stocked. Now, what's your poison? Would you like scotch or would you like tequila?
Sam: Um, well, of course, that depends. Are there any dominoes here?
Jason: I have no idea.
Sam: Okay. Well, wait -- wait a second.
Jason: Okay. You must really love dominoes.
Sam: Um... I -- think hard. You like dominoes, too.
Jason: Oh, I remember. We played dominoes, and we drank tequila, and I won.
Sam: No, I won!
Jason: That's not how I remember it.
Sam: [Squeals] Well, your memory's totally unreliable, and mine is... perfection. Bingo.
Jason: Okay.
Sam: What do you say? Rematch?
Jason: Sure. But, uh, here. First, a toast.
Sam: To what?
Jason: To us. Come on. Cheers.
Sam: [Chuckles]
Jason: Ahh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Franco: All right, so I'm pretty good at surveillance, so I'm thinking maybe we, you know, set up some hidden cameras, right? Find out what Hayden's secret is.
Elizabeth: You know what? No, thanks.
Franco: Okay. No, wait. Hold on a second. Hold on. That's just my first idea.
Elizabeth: No, the fact that I'm even considering teaming up with you just shows that my head is not on straight.
Franco: I'm just trying to help you out.
Elizabeth: I actually think you mean that.
Franco: I do.
Elizabeth: I... I just can't handle any more complications in my life right now. Losing Nikolas hurts. He was my only true friend.
Franco: I know you can't see it right now... but that is just not so.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: Mother, do you somehow know Elizabeth Webber?
Naomi: Well, the name, it's -- it does sound really... familiar. You know, is that ""Webber"" with one B or two?
Hayden: Fine. Don't tell me. It's late.
Naomi: All right, well, tomorrow, first thing, you and I need to search this entire house for those diamonds.
Hayden: Do you have someplace to stay? Don't say here.
Naomi: I wouldn't dream of imposing. I'm staying at the Metro Court. I still have points to spend. The government didn't get everything. I will see you tomorrow, baby.
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Nathan: Maxie, do you still want to marry me?
Maxie: I cannot talk about this right now.
Nathan: Maxie, please.
Maxie: You know, Nathan, you just told me that you shot some guy in a drunken, jealous rage. What if he shows up here one day? What if he brings the police with him? What happens to us then, huh?
Nathan: We'll figure it out together. Maxie, don't throw away what we have now. Don't tell me that this is over.
Maxie: This is a lot to process for me, and I just need some time to sort it all out, okay?
Nathan: Okay, so let's sort it together.
Maxie: No, no. Not tonight.
Nathan: Where are you going?
Maxie: I'm gonna go to my parents' house. I just -- I can't be here.
Nathan: Maxie, come -- don't go, plea--
Maxie: I'll see you when I see you, okay?
[NEXT_ON]
Nathan  to Maxie : We're still together, aren't we?
Kristina  to Aaron : I may have the answer to all of your problems.
Dillon  to Kiki : Will you go on a real date with me?
Sonny  to Morgan : What is it you're not telling me?
Diane  to Alexis : You're going to turn Julian into the police today.
Julian  to Ava : I have the resources to silence someone permanently.","Jason and Sam are alone and brainstorming what really happened and how it can be proven he did not attempt to kill Nikolas. He theorizes that Nikolas staged his fall to pin his ""murder"" on Jason. Sam reminds him that it's possible that is not the case and there's no proof of his theory. At the hospital, Jordan informs Monica and she informs Jason, that there is a warrant out for his arrest. At that point, Sam is determined to come up with evidence to exonerate Jason. There is also a ""mystery"" involving how or by whom Lucas got injected with a lethal drug. He comes to and remembers what happened to him although he admits he could not identify the person who injected him, since it was dark and hard to see, although he knows it was a person wearing a white coat. Dr. Obrecht is certain that Finn did it. Dr. Mayes listens although he reminds her there's no proof. Monica wants to believe and give Finn the benefit of the doubt but wonders why he would not want to submit to a voluntary drug test in order to disprove Dr. Obrecht's charges that he has a drug addiction and is likely to have injected Lucas. Hayden/Rachel's mom makes a surprise visit to see her daughter at Wyndemere, remarks that Hayden/Rachel is becoming as greedy as her father, but promises to be there for her when it seems her daughter is in trouble. Elizabeth is upset and frustrated that she cannot expose Hayden/Rachel for who she really is when Franco offers to help Elizabeth by using surveillance cameras. Yet she admits that she is more concerned about losing Nikolas who has been her best friend. Nathan reveals to Maxie, his secret regarding his marriage to Claudette, for the first time. He informs her that he and his wife were having problems. he suspected although he could not prove, that she was cheating. One night when he was drinking, he caught them in bed together, shot the other guy and assumed he'd be arrested and lose his police badge. Maxie listens and realizes she cannot judge her fiancé for lying and keeping this secret from her, as she's done the same throughout her life. However, she informs Nathan, she never expected this behavior from him and up until now believed he was a very different kind of man than whom he is now revealing to her that he really is. With that, she tells him she needs time, has to move out for a while and stay with her mom, until things get sorted out, postponing their wedding.",summ_screen
"Nikolas: I'm sorry. I just can't do this.
Rebecca: You don't want to kiss me here in front of Emily. Yeah, I get it.
Nikolas: No, I can't do any of it. I can't be with you anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I'm going with Michael to physical therapy, and I'm going to stick around until he's done, so I'll probably be there for a couple of hours.
Michael: Don't bother. I called a cab. So you can find something else to do.
Carly: I don't mind, Michael. You know, you shouldn't have to go to physical therapy by yourself.
Michael: I want to. That way, you can't sit there and police my every move.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: No, John, if the engine's not warmed up, you can't set the timing accurately.
Johnny: I always warm them up first, thanks.
Olivia: Don't I know it.
Johnny: It's too bad you didn't stick around last night.
Olivia: Yeah, sorry. I got called into work. Nice to know I was missed, though. So, why don't you try disconnecting the electrical from the EGR valve? What?
Singer: Would you like it would you, would you like it would you like it would you, would you like it
Sonny: I guess I didn't make myself clear.
Singer: Would you like it? Would you, would you like it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: Uncle Rudy, you have to make sure that this can't be traced back to me. Some of the people who are loyal to Daddy's organization are threatening to break away from the Corinthos organization, and my husband's sending Jason Morgan to deal with them. Make sure Jason doesn't come back alive, and we'll talk when it's done. Thank you. As always, I'm grateful for your support. Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: How many times do you plan to change your mind about me?
Nikolas: I thought I could make this work. But you are the twin of the woman that I love more than anything in this world, and every time I look at you, I see her. I'm sorry for that, but that's just not fair to either one of us.
Rebecca: Thanks a lot, Nikolas. I told you to stay away from me over and over, but you wouldn't take no for an answer. You made all kinds of promises about how you saw me, about how you cared for me, and I believed you. I convinced myself that it was me you wanted, that you kissed, that you made love to. And now --
Nikolas: Look, I'm sorry. I thought I could be with you and not think about the past. You're just too close to her. I'm just -- I'm going to do what you wanted from the very beginning and just leave you alone. I'm sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Andrea: The mayor's wife can never let her feelings show in public. So to try to imagine -- just last night, I hear about Garrett's indiscretion with his aide and Brianna's tragic death, and I have to put on my pearls and my best smile and go to a fundraiser for my husband's reelection. Stand there by his side all poised and gracious and pretend that I'm happy. I'm not made of stone.
Patrick: Let me get you a glass of water.
Andrea: It's never a surprise when a politician cheats on his wife. It's all too common. All that power, what woman wouldn't be seduced? But for Garrett to sleep with his aide and then she dies? We've become a cliché.
Patrick: I don't know what I can do for you, Mrs. Floyd. I didn't file the lawsuit. My brother and I are both defendants.
Andrea: If you settle out of court, it will all go away.
Patrick: Why would we settle out of court? We're innocent.
Andrea: You wouldn't have to admit guilt. Just make it confidential, so the settlement is contingent on the family's silence.
Patrick: I don't think the family would appreciate that. The family is looking for answers.
Andrea: Their answers will only be tabloid fodder. Brianna Hughes will be remembered forever as the slut who died in a shower having sex with the married mayor. Her reputation will be destroyed. My husband's career will be ruined. And so will I. I mean, you must know what people say about women like me. The frigid wife who couldn't satisfy her man who got what she deserved. I didn't do anything but support my husband's career. Why should I be punished?
Robin: Excuse me, is Mr. Snuffles in here?
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Jax: I can drive you to the hospital, Michael. I don't mind.
Michael: Great, so you can tell Mom exactly what she wants to hear.
Carly: No one is policing you, Michael.
Michael: You just want to make sure that I don't ditch my P.T. session.
Carly: No, I didn't even think that. If anything, I'm concerned you're going to do too much.
Michael: So you'll just sit there and feel sorry for me, which is even worse.
Carly: Michael, there is nothing wrong with a mother wanting to take her 17-year-old son to his doctor's appointment.
Michael: I'd have my license if I hadn't been out of it for a whole year.
Jax: Well, we'll get you your permit and some driving lessons.
Michael: Mom wants to keep me stuck like the way I was before I got shot.
Carly: That's not true.
Michael: Morgan's at baseball camp. Are you there making sure he's wearing his batting helmet? No. Have some faith in me.
[Horn honks outside]
Jax: Your cab's here.
Carly: I'm going to the hospital.
Jax: Oh, no, no, no. Hold on. Hold on. I don't think that's a good idea.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: Front door works, you know?
Jason: Is Sonny home?
Claudia: No.
Jason: Okay, I'll wait.
Claudia: It's my house. I don't want you here.
Jason: It's Sonny's house, Claudia.
Claudia: Look, I know that my husband discussed our situation with you.
Jason: Yeah, about how your baby might be Ric's?
Claudia: Okay, so says Ric. I'm not defending myself anymore. When it's safe, I'll have an amnio. Until then, everybody, including you, needs to back up off me, and that's what Sonny said.
Jason: Okay, you know what? I don't care who got you pregnant. You got Michael shot. I know that. You know that. And I'm going to prove it.
Claudia: Really? You want to go down this road again, Jason? Fine. Everybody knows whoever shot Michael, whoever was behind it, it was an accident. Now, Michael being at that warehouse in the first place? That wasn't an accident. That was you. You didn't protect Michael, and you want to lay your guilt on me. That's all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You know what, Johnny? I set you up in a garage. It's supposed to be a place of business. So let's discuss business.
Olivia: Johnny's right in the middle of doing something for me, Sonny.
Sonny: Um, I think I noticed, Olivia.
Olivia: He was fixing my car.
Sonny: Well, you know what? I don't care. I'm a busy man. So, you know, you can wait.
Olivia: I'm a busy woman. I need my car to get to work.
Sonny: He's going to have to prioritize.
Johnny: I'm not asking Olivia to leave.
Olivia: Hey, Sonny, your problem is with me. Why don't you deal with me?
Sonny: I don't have a problem with you.
Olivia: Well, that's good. Because we've got a bit of situation here. My car died, and Johnny's just helping me fix it.
Sonny: Well, the sooner I can, you know, finish with Johnny, the sooner he can get back to your dead car. I know it's unfortunate, but it is what it is.
Olivia: Right.
Sonny: Right.
Olivia: All right, then. I'll let you guys get on with your business. I've got to get to work.
Johnny: Let me call you a cab.
Olivia: No, no, it's okay. I can catch the bus.
Sonny: I'll get -- my driver will take you. It's no big deal.
Claudia: No, I will take the bus. Call me later.
Johnny: I will. So, what's so important, Sonny?
Sonny: Um, well, I got word that some of Zacchara's old lieutenants, they're going to split the organization.
Johnny: That's the first I've heard of it.
Sonny: I'm sending Jason to handle it, and I want you to go with him, because you're on a first-name basis with all of them, so it makes sense. And it also is a good chance for you to show where your loyalties lie.
Johnny: You're the boss. And as long as you stay out of my personal life, there's no question about my loyalty.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You cannot tell me that you think Michael's being reasonable.
Jax: I didn't say that. He's angry, frustrated, a little scared.
Carly: Yes. All the more reason I need to keep trying.
Jax: He's suddenly in a world that's unfamiliar to him, Carly. If you're afraid to let him out of your sight, then it's going to send him the message that he's incapable of handling anything.
Carly: Bull. That is not what I meant, Jax.
Jax: But that's how he's going to hear it.
Carly: I just want to take care of my little boy.
Jax: I know you do. Maybe a little too much. He needs room.
Carly: He just woke up from a coma, Jax.
Jax: I know.
Carly: We can't forget the health issues here.
Jax: I'm not asking you to ignore them, I'm just -- let him do this on his own, okay? It will help build trust between the two of you.
Carly: I trust him.
Jax: Well, following his cab to the hospital is not going to show that, is it?
Carly: Why do you have to be so reasonable today?
Jax: It's a nasty job, but someone's got to do it. I think I'm going to have to resort to bribery.
Carly: Bribery?
Jax: Mm-hmm.
Carly: My resistance is low.
Jax: I'm counting on that.
Carly: Where are you going?
Jax: Oh, when I bribe the woman I love, I pull out all the stops. But you have to hold up your end of the bargain and stay here.
Carly: I'm fine. I'll stay here.
Jax: Okay, I'm going to trust you to do that.
Carly: Trust.
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Patrick: Mrs. Floyd, this is my wife, Dr. Robin Scorpio.
Andrea: Mac Scorpio's niece. Hello, Dr. Scorpio.
Robin: Hello.
Patrick: Um, no, Mr. Snuffles isn't in here.
Andrea: Mr. Snuffles? That's an interesting name.
Robin: It's our daughter's stuffed elephant.
Andrea: Oh.
Robin: It's probably in my locker. Sorry for interrupting. Bye, babe.
Andrea: You have a lovely wife.
Patrick: Yeah.
Andrea: I'm sure your baby means the world to you. Wouldn't it be better for all of you to avoid courtrooms and legal fees and just settle this malpractice suit quietly?
Patrick: I would rather defend myself, since I'm innocent.
Andrea: Obviously, it would be ideal to vindicate yourself. But you're not the one who performed the surgery, so it's really no cost to you at all to settle this out of court. But on the other hand, to the mayor, it would mean a great deal. And to the people of Port Charles, and to me.
Patrick: I'm really sorry that you're in this position, Mrs. Floyd.
Andrea: Andrea, please.
Patrick: To settle such a suit, even quietly, when my brother and I did nothing wrong, seems to be foolish at best, immoral at worst.
Andrea: The whole situation will become public, and I will pay dearly. I realize that you hardly know me. Why should you care? But I would consider it a personal favor to me. Just tell me what I can do for you.
Patrick: There's nothing you can do for me.
Andrea: Oh, don't be so sure. If this scandal goes away and my husband's political career stays on track, I will be in a position to do any number of favors. And I always pay my debts, Dr. Drake.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Hey, wait.
Lucky: Hey.
Elizabeth: You need to talk to Tracy.
Lucky: About what?
Elizabeth: About Ethan and Rebecca. She said she saw the two of them together. And I think she needs a little help remembering details she doesn't realize she saw. Come on, you're a detective. You do this sort of thing. You ask the right question, or jog the perp's memory.
Lucky: Perp's?
Elizabeth: You know what I mean.
Lucky: I don't need Tracy. I know the details. Ethan, he wants to set up a high-stakes poker game, and Rebecca likes to gamble.
Elizabeth: That's Rebecca's version.
Lucky: Rebecca likes poker, and Nikolas likes to stake her.
Elizabeth: Exactly. And that's why she wouldn't want him to know.
Lucky: Know what?
Elizabeth: I think Rebecca is cheating on Nikolas with Ethan.
Lucky: That's good, right? Because it's not like you ever liked the idea of Nikolas and Rebecca together.
Elizabeth: It's only good if we can prove that Rebecca is actually cheating.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: Nikolas is so lost without you. There's a big hole in his heart that nothing or no one seems to be able to fill. Oh, my God. What it must be like to be loved so completely. I wish I knew.
Monica: I didn't expect to find anybody here.
Rebecca: Uh, yeah, I'm sorry. I should probably leave you with your -- with your daughter.
Monica: I know they're wrong about you.
Rebecca: Oh, yeah? Who?
Monica: Well, everyone that thinks you are just like Emily. You're not. Anyway, I raised your sister, so if you have any questions ever or you just want to talk --
Rebecca: I don't know what to do.
Monica: About Nikolas?
Rebecca: Yeah.
Monica: I see that he's brought flowers again. He brings them all the time.
Rebecca: Yeah. He just left a little while ago. He's decided that he doesn't want to see me anymore. He looks at me and he sees Emily.
Monica: And what do you think about that?
Rebecca: What choice do I have? He doesn't want me, so it's time for me to let go.
Monica: Don't you dare.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Robin: Hi. Where's your friend?
Patrick: Very funny. You and Mr. Snuffles had a good time while you left me here with the mayor's wife?
Robin: Well, you looked like you had it all under control.
Patrick: Not really.
Robin: So, what did she want?
Patrick: She wants to settle the suit out of court.
Robin: Because?
Patrick: Because she's trying to protect her cheating husband. If this thing goes to court, it's going to be obvious he was in the room with Brianna at the Metro Court, and it's going to be obvious what they were doing.
Robin: Hmm. Did she also tell you about the part that she already knew about the affair and she had hired a P.I. to follow around her cheating husband?
Patrick: When?
Robin: A few weeks ago.
Patrick: She said she didn't have any idea about the affair until after the incident.
Robin: Why would she lie about that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mayor Floyd: Brianna is dead, for God sakes.
Andrea: Yes. And we have to deal with the consequences. If the media finds out that you were sleeping with your secretary, they will pick our bones clean.
Mayor Floyd: She was an aide.
Andrea: Yes, one of your many indiscretions that could tank your career. If I were you, I'd shut up and let me handle this.
Mayor Floyd: I have to talk to a doctor. I have to find out whether --
Andrea: Are you ready to resign? If you'd like to remain in office, I think you should shut up and let me do the talking.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: I hope you don't mind.
Nikolas: Um, no, no. Come on in. I'll have Alfred bring us some tea.
Monica: No, no, don't. I'm not going to be here that long. I was at Emily's grave this morning. I saw the flowers that you always send.
Nikolas: Right.
Monica: I also saw Rebecca. She didn't look very happy. And after we talked for a little while, I learned that -- well, that you two have a relationship of sorts.
Nikolas: Yeah, we did, but it's over now.
Monica: Yeah, that's what she told me. Why?
Nikolas: Why? Because she's Emily's twin, and continuing our relationship is not only unfair, it's just wrong.
Monica: Oh, I don't think everyone would feel that way.
Nikolas: Everyone I know does.
Monica: Well, let me just say, I don't think Emily would feel that way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: Oh, good. Thanks so much for respecting my wishes. Great, so you're going to act like a piece of furniture? If the shoe fits. Look, I know why you're pissed off. I hit a little too close to home before. I mean, the truth is, if you had done your job, Michael would be fine, right?
Jason: Can't change that.
Claudia: No, but you can make yourself feel better by persecuting me, right? I have to pay, because Jason Morgan said so. Well, I just hope and pray it makes you sick to your stomach to see Michael likes me. I hope you choke on it. And I hope he finds out what you did. Or rather, what you didn't do.
Jason: Claudia, I'm going to wait you out. And I'll wait as long as it takes.
Claudia: Yeah? How's that going for you so far?
Sonny: You need to handle your brother. He's got a lot of attitude.
Claudia: What happened?
Sonny: He needs to show respect. And not just to me, but to people I care about.
Claudia: What people?
Sonny: People.
Claudia: Great. Your dog, Olivia Falconeri? She's sniffing around my brother again?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock at door]
Carly: Ah!
Olivia: Hey.
Carly: Hi. Come in, come in. Your timing could not be more perfect.
Olivia: Well, there's something I don't hear very often.
Carly: I'm trying not to follow Michael to his physical therapy session. I was about ready to staple my feet to the floor, but you're a much more fun distraction.
Olivia: Oh, good. Then we can help each other out.
Carly: Oh, do you need something?
Olivia: Um, you know, I usually like to keep my personal life personal, but now that Sonny's gotten involved, it's just --
Carly: You're with Sonny?
Olivia: No, no. Absolutely not. Me and, um, John Zacchara.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: I'll take a beer.
Bartender: I'll have to see some I.D. for that.
Michael: I -- I don't have it with me.
Bartender: No I.D., no service, man.
Michael: If I had my driver's license, you'd see that my name is Michael Corinthos. Do you need any more I.D. than that?
Johnny: You up for a game?
Michael: Yeah, why not?
Johnny: You sure about that? I don't know how I feel about taking money from a drunk kid.
Michael: It's just one beer.
Johnny: Yeah, if you think just one beer is not going to affect your pool game, you don't know much about pool. Whatever, kid, it's your cabbage.
Michael: Lag to break.
Johnny: Do you remember me?
Michael: John Zacchara. You're my stepmother's brother.
Johnny: That makes us practically related, huh?
Michael: I like Claudia. She's cool.
Johnny: And you're wondering if I'm as cool as my sister.
Michael: I know she won't be running her mouth about me being here.
Michael: My dad would probably be okay with it, but my mom would have a meltdown and send Jason, and I can't fight him.
Johnny: Yeah, not many people can.
Michael: Not because he could kick my ass, which he could, but because he's my friend. He's one of the only guys who gets what's going on with me.
Johnny: It must be nice to have that, huh, someone to talk to?
Michael: I wish it was that simple. Jason feels just as guilty as my parents do about what happened to me.
Johnny: The way I see it, kid, everybody in the mob is at fault, all of us. So I'm sorry.
Michael: I have known what my dad does since grade school. What happened to me comes with the territory, but you know that. You're from the same place.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Your brother is flaunting his disrespect. He's coming on to Olivia to see how far he can push me.
Claudia: What do you care? What's she to you?
Sonny: I don't want her near your brother.
Claudia: Maybe it's not John's call. Maybe Olivia's stalking him.
Sonny: John needs to know that times are changing right now. He doesn't have his old man around or his handlers around to fix things. Just get your brother under control.
Claudia: Damn straight I will.
Sonny: What?
Sonny: Olivia's a good friend, and Johnny's a loose cannon.
Jason: It's got nothing to do with me.
Sonny: Olivia's the type of person who jumps without thinking about the consequences. I don't want to see her get hurt.
Jason: That's how it always starts with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: Johnny and I ran into each other at Jake's the other night. It was a long day. We were mad at the world, you know, feeling reckless. We had a couple drinks. One thing led to another --
Carly: And the next thing you know, you found yourself upstairs at Jake's?
Olivia: Jake's has an upstairs? Good to know.
Carly: Yeah, I know it well. Back in my single days, yes. So, where did you guys go?
Olivia: My place.
Carly: And? Oh, wow, that good. You can't even talk about it.
Olivia: Until Sonny came walking through the door. I mean, of all the times that he needs to talk. He takes one look at what's going on, turned around and walked out, didn't say a word.
Carly: That is so him.
Olivia: Yes. And then the next day, I got it with both guns blazing from Sonny's crazy wife. She's shrieking at me about ""leave alone my baby brother"" and --
Carly: You obviously didn't listen.
Olivia: Well, it's not like we're dating each other. It's not like we're going steady, we just -- we just like each other.
Carly: Hmm.
Olivia: And then there I am at Johnny's garage this morning, getting my engine checked, and who should come strolling through the door, but --
Carly: Sonny.
Olivia: Yes.
Carly: And he didn't like it.
Olivia: No. I shouldn't have to justify my personal life to him.
Carly: Then don't. Don't. Johnny is hot, and he's wild, and did I mention hot? He's also Sonny's brother-in-law, so you must have a thing for trouble.
Olivia: Well, that's the thing. See, lately, Sonny's been opening up to me about a lot of things, and that kind of complicates this whole situation, so --
Carly: Yeah. Sonny's an alpha dog. I know how he is, and he doesn't like Johnny, so he's probably spitting nails over this.
Olivia: I'm just afraid that he's going to try to pay back Johnny, and that's where you come in.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: I bet you can't wait to shove this bogus job.
Rebecca: Elizabeth is working today.
Ethan: Tracy's already seen us together. You know that card game we came up with?
Rebecca: Yeah.
Ethan: I'm setting it up. How's it going with Nikolas?
Rebecca: Harder than I thought.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Hey, I just saw Ethan and Rebecca.
Lucky: Where?
Elizabeth: They were right over there, just talking.
Lucky: Right out in the open, almost like they had nothing to hide?
Elizabeth: There is more going on than just cards. I know it.
Lucky: You know what, you're going to see what you want to see, no matter what I have to say.
Elizabeth: Rebecca is up to something, and it isn't good. And the one person who's going to end up paying is your brother. Isn't Nikolas hurt enough?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Everyone has accused me of being with Rebecca solely because of her resemblance to Emily. I denied it even to myself. I swore that it was Rebecca I was attracted to, but I don't know.
Monica: Rebecca and Emily are two entirely different people with entirely different life experiences. Nikolas, Emily loved you with all her heart. And I know she wouldn't want you to be alone. She wouldn't want you to spend your life grieving for her. And I'm sure she wouldn't want you to hurt her twin sister.
Nikolas: I didn't mean to hurt Rebecca.
Monica: No, I know you didn't mean to. Look, whatever happens between you and Rebecca, that's your business. I'm just here to say, and to ask you not to use the memory of Emily as an excuse to shut out the world. Okay?
Nikolas: All right.
[Phone rings]
Rebecca: Nikolas?
Nikolas: I need an honest answer from you.
Rebecca: Okay.
Nikolas: I need you to promise.
Rebecca: I promise on my sister's grave.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: I remember back when I was younger, before my father would even let me date. There was this older boy in the neighborhood, this Ronnie -- I don't even remember his last name. Isn't that funny? He was coming on to me. Sonny found out, and he flipped his lid. Now, Sonny -- he was younger than Ron. He was smarter than him. He beat the living crap out of this guy, okay? And Sonny and I hadn't even done more than hold hands at this point. He's just so freaking territorial.
Carly: Like you're his personal property.
Olivia: Yes. And Johnny doesn't need any more grief right now, okay? That sister of his is a nightmare. He does not need Sonny landing on him, too. And obviously, he's not going to hear this from me. I just thought that maybe -- maybe he would listen to you.
Carly: I doubt it. But you know, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I don't.
Olivia: Right.
Carly: I mean, Sonny may make noise about you and Johnny. And he may even make your life miserable, but I don't think he's going to do anything to Johnny. I don't.
Olivia: Right.
[Door opens]
Carly: Hey.
Olivia: Hey.
Jax: Oh, hi, Olivia. Are you here to see me?
Olivia: No.
Jax: Oh, good. I'll meet you upstairs in about 10 minutes, okay.
Carly: Okay.
Olivia: I guess that is my cue to leave.
Carly: He has a little surprise for me.
Olivia: Oh, is that what you guys call it now, hmm? Well, thank you for that. You really put my mind at ease.
Carly: Thank you for being a distraction. See you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: It's not what you think. Olivia stepped up during the Michael thing. She's been a good friend to Carly. She's a good person from a great family. Johnny Zacchara, on the other hand, was raised by a pack of wolves. Yes, she should keep her distance.
Jason: Isn't that up to Olivia?
Sonny: I'm just trying to, you know, protect Olivia from a dangerous situation, Jason.
Jason: Okay, what do you think you can do about that?
Sonny: Nothing, because I'm a married man with a baby on the way, probably. And you know what, I shouldn't be all up in Olivia's business. You, on the other hand, as my good friend, are going to be working with Johnny. You're going to be keeping an eye on him, and if you think that you may need a human shield at any point... I'm just kidding. Don't turn your back on him. I don't trust him at all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: Are you trying to make me crazy?
Johnny: I don't know what you're talking about.
Claudia: Olivia Falconeri.
Johnny: Is not a subject that's up for discussion.
Claudia: Well, Sonny was on the warpath because he walked in on the two of you making out. What's with you? I mean, she's a cow.
Johnny: Hey! Sonny's never happy to see me, A. B, there's not a damn thing that he can do about it, because Sonny needs me. I'm a good producer.
Claudia: Really? What are you producing?
Johnny: A group of our old lieutenants are making noises. Sonny's sending me and Jason to go check it out.
Claudia: Good. Then the plan's still on.
Johnny: What is still on?
Claudia: My solution to the Jason Morgan problem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kiefer: Two beers.
Bartender: You'll need I.D. for that. And the girl's.
Kiefer: Isn't life better now that you have a fake I.D.?
Kristina: As long as I don't get caught.
Kiefer: Oh, no. The guy who made them says that cops can't even tell the difference.
Kristina: For what we paid, I hope so.
Michael: Good thing it's me, or you would be so busted.
Kristina: Look who's talking. This is my brother, Michael.
Kiefer: The one with the brain damage? I didn't think they'd let you out alone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: So, I'm breaking the number one rule in all of those dating advice books by showing up.
Nikolas: Then why are you here?
Rebecca: You asked me to give you another chance.
Nikolas: I'm glad you did. I'm really sorry I hurt you.
Rebecca: Well, from the way you're dressed and -- wow, you look amazing -- I think you're about to make it up to me.
Nikolas: I'd really like to try.
Rebecca: Can you be more specific?
Nikolas: Yes. I have a special evening planned for us. And I'd like you to wear this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Thunder rumbles]
Kiefer: Hey, where's your nurse hiding?
Michael: I don't have a nurse.
Kristina: Knock it off, Kiefer.
Kiefer: Oh, yeah? Who wipes up the drool?
Kristina: You're not funny.
Kiefer: Come on, K. Your brother's got a hole in his head, literally.
Michael: At least I have an excuse. You were born a dumbass.
Kiefer: Ooh --
Kristina: Michael, chill out.
Kiefer: Yeah, mike, chill, man. You don't want to have a seizure or wet your pants. Or start crying.
Michael: Come on, Kristina, let's go.
Kristina: Michael! Michael, are you okay? Michael, are you okay? Michael?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: Happy?
Carly: Blissfully happy.
Jax: Oh, there's more.
Carly: Jax.
Carly: It's beautiful.
Jax: Thank you for trusting Michael and me.
Carly: Thank you for bribing me. I'm really glad you did.
Jax: What?
Carly: I thought I heard the door slam downstairs.
Jax: No, no, no. Nobody's coming home. Michael's in physical therapy for at least another hour.
Carly: So this is our time?
Jax: Yes, it is.
Carly: Did I tell you how much I loved you?
Jax: I'd rather you show me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Johnny's followed through with every assignment we've given him.
Sonny: Really? Now's your chance to see how good he really is Remember Ric said that some of Zacchara's old guards were going to make a move? He was right. So what I want you to do is take Johnny with you to deal with these people. Send a message.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: Jason's convinced I got Michael shot, and he won't stop until he has proof. He doesn't care that I'm pregnant, that I'm Sonny's wife.
Johnny: You know what, Claudia? I'm beginning to think you like all this drama.
Claudia: Hey, little brother, don't make the mistake of thinking that you're beneath his radar. He'd kill us both without breaking a sweat, and I'm the only person right now who can protect this baby. I'll do whatever it takes to do that, John, but I need Jason out of the way.
Johnny: Get in line.
Claudia: Hey, I'm your sister. And I'm pregnant here with your niece or your nephew, and I'm asking you -- I am asking for your help.
Johnny: Don't expect me to kill Jason Morgan.
Claudia: I wouldn't ask you to take that risk for me. Uncle Rudy's taking care of it. You'll go with Jason to meet the lieutenants. When you get to the location, Jason will be ambushed. All you have to do is let it happen. Let Jason die.","Patrick has an interesting chat with the mayor's wife about the lawsuit. The mayor's wife asks Patrick to ""settle out of court."" Nikolas tells Rebecca he's cutting ties with her. Rebecca confides in Monica about Nikolas. Monica goes to see Nikolas. Claudia blames Jason for Michael's shooting. Sonny tells Claudia to put a leash on Johnny after he catches Johnny with Olivia. Sonny tells Jason he wants to ""protect"" Olivia from Johnny. Olivia tells Carly about Johnny. Later, Claudia confronts Johnny about Olivia. Claudia tells Johnny she plans on having Jason killed with the help of their uncle. Elizabeth sees Ethan and Rebecca at the hospital and grows more suspicious. Elizabeth tells Lucky she thinks Rebecca is sleeping with Ethan. Michael insists on going to physical therapy alone. Michael goes to Jake's for a beer and shoots pool with Johnny. After Johnny leaves the bar, Kristina shows up there and runs into Michael. Kristina's friend gets into a fight with Michael and Michael is knocked unconscious.",summ_screen
"[Monitor flatlines]
Monica: Clear.
Maxie: Don't you dare, Georgie. Turn around.
Georgie: I have to go, Maxie, so you can have my heart.
Maxie: The only thing I want is for you to live.
[Monitor flatlines]
Tony: No response.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: I told the guard you'd want to see me.
Emily: Yeah. Always.
Nikolas: See, I knew you'd say that. Emily, I love you, but you need to stop telling me what you think I want to hear.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Oh, damn it! Oh!
Ric: Shh, shh. No, no, no, don't scream, don't scream. Don't scream. I've had an interesting night. Your ex-husband tried to kill me -- Charlotte.
Sonny: Somebody want to tell me what the hell's going on?
[Captioned by the national captioning institute]
Reese: How did you know I was here?
Sonny: I got a better question. How did your ex-husband end up dead, and why?
Ric: I -- I killed him, Sonny.
Sonny: You killed him?
Ric: It was self-defense, all right? Look, I also called the cops, and the two of you better get out of here before our newly appointed D.A. Durant decides to make this a murder and frame you for it.
Jason: No, he can't. Forensics is going to tell what happened.
Ric: Oh, come on, you think a little thing like the truth is going to stop John Durant? Jason, look, he can switch the forensics, he can do whatever he needs to in order to make Sonny look guilty. Look, it's my mess, all right? I'll clean it up.
[Siren]
Ric: Look, you didn't do anything, all right? Just get out of here before you make things more complicated than they have to be.
Sonny: He's right. Let's go. You, too.
Reese: Sonny, I can't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: You're still mad at me, aren't you?
Nikolas: What am I supposed to feel, Emily? You let Sonny kick me out of here. When I asked you to come with me, you refused to go. What --
Emily: Sonny misinterpreted the argument that we were having, Nikolas, and I needed to make it clear to him that I'm not in an abusive relationship.
Nikolas: Oh, is that what he thinks? Huh? Yeah, of course it is. Violence is always the answer for Sonny, isn't it?
Emily: I told him that you were frustrated, ok? Justifiably so. And as I heard myself saying the words, Nikolas, I realized that you were right. I have been using Michael, at least in part as a reason to hide, not from you, but from myself.
Nikolas: But I don't know. What does that mean? I don't know what that means.
Emily: I want to put the rape in the past and get on with the wonderful life that we planned together, but it's not that easy, Nikolas. And when it doesn't happen in a timely manner, I get frustrated, ok? I feel helpless and weak and I want to do something where I can feel effective, that you feel some sort of forward motion, and Michael gives me that right now. I'm better at being his godmother than I am your wife, and I know it's not fair, and I'm working really hard to try to turn that around.
Nikolas: ""Working""? If you have to work at it, Emily, then what is the point?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lorenzo: Have the jet fueled, ready to go.
Diego: Hey, you think you could finish that on your cell phone? I'm waiting for the hospital to call me and update me on my friends.
Lorenzo: I'll get back to you. What happened?
Diego: Well, Maxie's not doing great at all, and Georgie fell and hit her head, and they're both critical.
Lorenzo: I'm sorry.
Diego: Yeah, well, look, I was waiting in the lounge, sitting and waiting for the news, and I felt like I was intruding, and I came back here, and I'm just thinking I want to do something, ok, like find a way to help. I don't know how.
Lorenzo: Well, sometimes it isn't in your power to help. Believe me, I know how frustrating that can be.
Diego: Anyway, I'm sorry for interrupting. Sounds like you're planning a trip. Thanks.
Lorenzo: Uh -- I was just indulging my own frustration. Carly and I had a disagreement.
Diego: Over what? I'm sorry. I shouldn't ask.
Lorenzo: You can ask me anything.
Diego: I -- I'm still trying to get used to this whole father-son thing.
Lorenzo: Yeah, well, we're both finding our way around that.
Diego: Ok, so what's going on? I mean, you and Carly just got married. You're already fighting?
Lorenzo: Carly is waging war against Sonny's current girlfriend. She doesn't think she's good enough or trustworthy enough or -- God knows what.
Diego: All right. Carly and Sonny have been together for a long time. And if Carly doesn't like Sonny's girlfriend and if the girlfriend's going to be coming around, be in contact with the kids --
Lorenzo: You think I'm being unreasonable.
Diego: I'm just saying --
Lorenzo: You're probably right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Mom! Oh, I need your advice.
Bobbie: Oh, Carly, not now.
Carly: I'm so worried about Sonny's new mattress babe. It's just like I -- why, you might ask. Because she's an F.B.I. agent!
Bobbie: Carly, please don't. No, I can't do this right now. I really can't, not now.
Carly: Well, you're upset. What's wrong?
Bobbie: Maxie is rejecting B.J.'s heart, and Georgie just had emergency surgery, and she might not make it.
Carly: Oh, my God.
Bobbie: And if she doesn't survive, Felicia and Mac are thinking about giving Georgie's heart to Maxie.
Carly: I'm so sorry. I had no idea.
Bobbie: And so, you know, it's just like the day that B.J. passed, and I don't understand why God's making all of this happen again.
Carly: Ok. History doesn't always repeat itself. Maxie and Georgie could both come out of this being just fine. It's ok to hope, mama. It's more than ok; it's necessary. Hold on to that, and I'll hold on with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor flatlines]
Monica: Let's hope this epi helps.
Tony: This isn't looking good. We're losing her.
Maxie: I don't want you to die for me, Georgie. I want you to live. You have so many wonderful things to look forward to, and I want you to have every bit of it. Marry Dillon and have three brilliant but really strange kids. Write the greatest novel since ""To Kill a Mockingbird."" Climb Mount Everest, never leave Port Charles -- it doesn't matter, as long as you live a long and happy life that has so much love in it.
Georgie: Maxie, I want those same things for you.
Maxie: So do I. But if it's not meant to be, then I expect you to go on for both of us. Make every second count double and know that I will always be there with you, loving you even more than I do today.
[Monitor beeps]
Monica: Oh, her B.P.'s coming up. And she's breathing on her own.
Felicia: So it's ok? I can breathe again? My baby girl's going to be ok?
Tony: Yeah, at this point, there's every indication that Georgie will make a full recovery.
Felicia: Hey, did you hear that? Did you hear that? You're going to be as good as new.
Mac: You are such a trooper, Georgie. We love you so much. We're so proud of you. All of us.
Dillon: Hi. We were worried there for a minute, but Tony and Monica say you're going to be ok, so --
Felicia: Maxie's going to be ok, too. You'll see.
Monica: Um -- Mac, Felicia, I need to talk to you.
Felicia: Why do you look serious again? You just said Georgie's going to be ok.
Monica: This is about Maxie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Being together used to be so easy, you know. And now, yeah, it does feel like work. I second-guess everything that comes out of my mouth. I'm constantly watching for your reaction every time I try and get close to you. It's no good, Emily, not for either one of us.
Emily: Ok, so what are you saying?
Nikolas: I'm saying that I love you, but my love is hurting you more than it's helping you. So I'm just going to keep my distance.
Emily: Nikolas, no.
Nikolas: Listen, listen, listen. It's not to punish you. It's just the opposite. I'm going to give you the space you need to heal.
Emily: Nikolas, wait. I love you.
Nikolas: And I love you, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: Well, you keep this up; people are going to start to think you're as lethal as your brother.
Ric: It wasn't intentional, Durant. There was a struggle for the gun.
John: Mm-hmm. Maybe you want to start from the beginning.
Ric: Look, Evan was a prime suspect in both attempts on Reese's life. I saw a picture of him, I recognized him in the hospital, and I -- I decided to follow him.
John: This might be a good place to remind you that it is no longer your job to be chasing suspects --
Ric: Look, do you want to hear this or not, Durant?
John: Oh, I'm going to hear it.
Ric: Ok, look, Evan was already here. I saw him pacing back and forth, checking his watch. Obviously, he came here to meet somebody. So I approached him, I told him I knew who he was, and I asked him why he was here. That's when he pulled the gun.
John: That's it?
Ric: Yeah, that's it.
John: No provocation? No conversation?
Ric: Look, all right, look, there's a struggle for the gun, Evan was shot, he's dead, I called 911. What more do you want from me? I'm a little upset here. That's when Reese showed up afterward.
John: Evan was meeting you here?
Reese: Yes. I was going to tell him that we caused each other enough heartache, beg him to leave town, but I was too late. Evan was already dead when I got here.
John: Well, it all seems very straightforward and aboveboard, a little bit too much for my suspicious mind. Anyway, it is all going to come out sooner or later. So if there's anything you want to tell me, you might want to do it now when it matters. Did Evan say anything of any interest before he died?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Sonny, it didn't make sense to leave before the cops showed up. There's no way either one of us is going to be implicated for Evan's death.
Sonny: Durant might have tried to twist the facts to make it look like Ric lied on my behalf.
Jason: You know what's more likely? You know what's more likely? He didn't want us to hear what he was going to tell the cops. Same goes for Reese. It's no coincidence that she, Ric, and her dead ex-husband were all in the same place, not wanting us anywhere around.
Sonny: Reese may have lied. Ric didn't.
Jason: When in the hell did you start trusting Ric?
Sonny: Say what you want about Ric, but he came through for me in a major way when he acquitted me of A.J.'s murder. He lost his marriage and his career, so what do you say?
Jason: That's fine, that's fine. That doesn't mean you can trust him.
Sonny: He just proved it. He doesn't want to send me to prison. Ok, he's the one who insisted we leave the scene of Evan's murder.
Jason: Ok, you remember when Ric first showed up?
Sonny: Yeah.
Jason: How hard he worked to get you to trust him, while he was lying through his teeth? He lied about where he came from, who he was, why he was here.
Sonny: Right.
Jason: He came to Port Charles to destroy you, Sonny. He kidnapped Carly when she was pregnant, chained to a wall like an animal so he could try to --
Sonny: Ric had -- he had a breakdown. He went temporarily insane. Obviously, it runs in the family. How can I hold that against my brother when it's happened to me more than once?
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: All right, this was just a preliminary interrogation. I plan on having you both come down to the station for further questioning.
Reese: Fine.
Ric: Nobody has anything to hide here.
John: We'll see.
Reese: You know that's not true. We both know that I have plenty to hide. But you lied to protect me. Why?
Ric: I'd like to hear your version of the events.
Reese: What did Evan tell you?
Ric: Well, he told me a lot of things, but most interesting was that you and Carly knew each other in high school.
Reese: Yeah, she was Caroline back then.
Ric: So it's true?
Reese: Yep.
Ric: So were you close?
Reese: You could say that.
Ric: What happened?
Reese: We got in a fight.
Ric: Look, I don't really feel like pulling this out of you, Reese. What kind of a fight?
Reese: It was a simple high school girl fight. And then I got in my car and Caroline didn't, and I got creamed head-on by a drunk driver. I spent weeks comatose and months in plastic surgery fixing my face.
Ric: So that's why Carly didn't recognize you?
Reese: I don't look anything like I used to.
Ric: But you recognized her, right? When did that happen, exactly? Was that before or after you were assigned to find her children?
Reese: About two years before.
Ric: Uh-huh.
Reese: The F.B.I. file on Sonny Corinthos came across my desk, and there she was, Mrs. Carly Corinthos, A.K.A. Caroline Benson, my old high school pal. And she had the handsome, powerful husband, and a little boy who'd be about my son's age if he had lived. I don't know what to say. It didn't seem fair that Caroline had everything that I was supposed to have.
Ric: And you decided to take it back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I had a friend growing up, and I used to pretend she was my sister. But it was just a game. There wasn't that connection the way real sisters take turns being strong for each other. The funny thing is I never met B.J. but I feel that sister connection to her. I feel like I know what B.J. was like, because I can see her in your eyes. I'm your daughter, too, and I'm here now. I love you, mom, and I want to do anything I can to help you.
Bobbie: Carly, thank you. Thank you very much, because that means more to me than I can say.
Carly: Are you sure there's nothing I can do to help you?
Bobbie: You pray, and pray for Maxie and for Georgie to live. Ok? I'm going to go, because I want to go check on them.
Carly: I'll wait.
Bobbie: Oh, no, no. You don't need to wait. I'm going to be just fine. You know something, honey? You've helped me a lot more than you'll ever know.
Lorenzo: Hey. I'm glad you're still here.
Carly: Oh. I'm glad you came back.
Bobbie: Hey. What's going on?
Tony: Prognosis for Georgie is good. Barring something completely unexpected, she should make a full recovery.
Bobbie: Oh, yes!
Tony: But Maxie is growing weaker, and Monica's ordered a whole new round of tests.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dillon: I promise you I'm going to stay with you until you wake up and every single millisecond after that. Your parents think they're sick of me now. You watch. You're going to be sick of me. I think I realized something tonight, and that is that you are my world. You're my whole world. You know, our parents, they call it puppy love or whatever, and they say that we're not old enough to know our own hearts, but they're wrong. This is it. This is how I'm going to feel for the rest of my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Georgie?
Felicia: She's in the room across the hall.
Maxie: How is she?
Felicia: Your sister came through surgery like the champ that she is.
Maxie: Don't worry, mom. She's going to be ok. She's going to live a long, happy life. She promised me.
Monica: Ahem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: None of the medications we've tried are working. Maxie's blood pressure is staying way too low, and she's -- she's going into renal failure.
Felicia: What does that mean?
Monica: It means if she continues to deteriorate, she could have total organ shutdown. She will die.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: I'll admit it. I have resentment toward Carly.
Ric: That's a very clinical way to describe something red-hot.
Reese: What do you mean, Ric?
Ric: Oh, I think you know. Tell me, how many nights have you stared into the bottom of a wine glass, Reese? Hmm? Stomach all in knots thinking about all the different ways that it should've been? Reminding yourself that Carly had everything that should've been yours, and you're justifying any means necessary to get back what was stolen from you.
Reese: So how do you know about it?
Ric: Sonny's my brother, remember? He's the one who grew up with our mother. He's the one who snubbed his nose at law enforcement every day, and he went home to that cozy little family that he made. Reese, I felt the very same way about Sonny as you do about Carly, and let me tell you what I learned. Revenge is worse than pointless. It is counterproductive.
Reese: I've already figured that part out for myself. And whatever vague ideas I might've had at getting back at Carly, I'm over it.
Ric: Really?
Reese: I'm over it.
Ric: Ok, so that's why you're with her ex-husband?
Reese: I'm attracted to Sonny because I'm attracted to Sonny.
Ric: Ok.
Reese: Ric, it has nothing to do with Carly.
Ric: All right. If you want to have any measure of happiness with this man, just take some hard-won advice from me. Be honest with him, Reese, just tell him who you are.
Reese: If I tell Sonny the truth, I'll lose him, Ric.
Ric: Ok. I know this is your decision. You just better make damn sure that Carly doesn't recognize you as her old friend Charlotte Roberts.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I know you think I'm jealous of Reese, but it's more than that. I have a bad feeling about her.
Lorenzo: Carly, you don't have to explain or defend yourself to me unless you feel an overpowering need to. Look, I don't want us to have the kind of relationship you had with Sonny where I'm policing your thoughts, telling you how to feel --
Carly: Hey -- we just worked out our first marital problem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: For the record, anything you say to me, nothing at all leaves this room. Promise.
Emily: Ok. Thanks.
Sam: You're welcome.
Emily: I needed to hear that. Um -- I'm afraid that I'm going to lose Nikolas because I can't be close to him, you know, physically.
Sam: Come here. Well, do you think that it's because of the rape or because he looks almost exactly like your attacker?
Emily: Well, I'm in therapy and I'm definitely making progress. I'm able to separate Nikolas from Connor, you know, for the most part.
Sam: Well, that definitely sounds like progress.
Emily: Yeah, but that's where I'm stuck. You know, the memories don't come, but I'm always on alert, waiting for them to sneak up and ambush me when I least expect it. So it keeps me outside myself, outside the moment, and Nikolas knows me so well. He can sense it, you know, that I can't let go enough to really be with him. So he tenses up expecting rejection, which is what it is, you know, no matter how lovingly I try to do it, and --
Sam: I think you do, ok? I think that the elephant in the room is called sex. Let's face it. Nikolas has been in prison for, what, at least six months now. He'd be frustrated even if you hadn't been raped, but you were. And you have kind of shut that part of yourself down --
Emily: Yeah.
Sam: So Nikolas is shutting that part of himself down so he doesn't hurt any of your recovery. It's a stalemate, Emily, and you are the only one who can break it.
Emily: So you think I should make love to Nikolas?
Sam: Well, I think that's your call, but if you want my advice, I think you should try. Trust the love between the two of you, that bond, Emily, that bond that goes deeper than any other. If Nikolas can give you back your body, your sensuality, well, you couldn't give you -- or him -- a more precious gift.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I have not forgotten the hell Ric put Carly through. How could I? But I know what makes me weak -- how passionately I can hate, the dark thoughts that fill my head -- and I can't get past them. And I think Ric has those tendencies, not some wack job, you know, who goes out kidnapping pregnant women just for fun. He was a grieving father, an envious brother who snapped. Since then, he's done everything he could to rebuild his life, and when I needed him most, he came through. You may not like it, and I don't expect you to, but at least you have to admit that Ric is not out to get me anymore.
Jason: What about Reese?
Sonny: Well, yeah.
Jason: She worked just as hard to get you acquitted as Ric did. Are you just going to overlook the fact that she lied to you tonight?
Sonny: No.
Jason: You going to make excuses for Reese --
Sonny: No.
Jason: Like you are for Ric, because what if you're wrong? What if you can't trust either one of them?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: Then I would think Sonny would tell me to my face.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: We'll continue to administer medication, but -- uh -- it doesn't look good.
Mac: Is -- uh -- is Maxie in pain?
Monica: No. No, no. She's comfortable. She's sleepy. Eventually, she will lose consciousness and her -- her heart will stop. I -- I just wanted to say this to you -- uh -- because this would be the time to say your goodbyes.
Felicia: Absolutely not. I am not going to walk in there and tell Maxie that she's dying.
Felicia: We are going to encourage Maxie to fight for her life and stay with us as long as she can, whether it's seven minutes or seventy years.
Dillon: Dr. Jones? Is there any chance that Georgie will wake up in time?
Tony: Even if Georgie regains consciousness, she should not be moved, all right?
Bobbie: I just never thought this was possible. I never thought B.J.'s heart would ever fail Maxie.
Tony: I know. It's like we're losing her all over again, isn't it?
Maxie: Did I fall asleep again?
Mac: Hey, it's ok.
Maxie: No. I want to stay with you guys.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dillon: Ok, Georgie, I know what you would want, so you need to help me give it to you now. Ok, wake up, or you're going to miss out on your last chance to see Maxie. I need you to wake up. I need you to wake up. Hear my voice, ok? Hear my voice. Hear me. Listen -- listen to my voice. Wake up. Wake up. Thank you. Thank you. Ok.
Georgie: What's going on?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: You shouldn't have come here.
Emily: Nikolas, I realized something -- I don't want space, I want you.
Nikolas: All right. All right, this isn't fair, ok? I'm trying to do the right thing; I'm trying to respect your need for distance. You can't come in here and say --
Emily: Nikolas, you want to make love to me, don't you? It's ok. I will. I want to make love with you.
Nikolas: Well, I'm not sure who you're trying to convince, me or you. Regardless, it's too soon. That's obvious.
Emily: No, it isn't. Look, Connor didn't leave me physically damaged, and therapy's helped me to make the separation between you and Connor. It's exactly the right time.
Nikolas: And what if it isn't?
Emily: Well, then I'll need your love and your understanding and your patience. Nikolas, I don't know how I'm going to react to lovemaking, but we can't keep going on like this. Putting it off is going to tear us apart and I don't want that to happen.
Nikolas: I just -- I don't want to hurt you.
Emily: Then help me heal. Nikolas, I trust you with my heart and with my body. Make love to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reese: So how did you end up on the pier tonight? Somehow I don't think coincidence is the answer.
Sonny: I just had you followed.
Reese: Oh. So I guess Jason has nothing to worry about, then, because you really don't trust me.
Sonny: I trust that you're stubborn, that you're resourceful, that you are annoyingly independent. That's probably why you didn't come with me when I asked you to. You sent me in the wrong direction because you believed that I was going to kill Evan, so you were going to do everything you could to -- for that not to happen.
Reese: Right.
Sonny: Right.
Reese: So then you're not angry?
Sonny: I'm not angry. I just want to know what the hell is going on. Why are you so vulnerable, and what does this Evan guy have on you? Did you go to Evan tonight because you wanted to kill him?
Reese: No. No.
Sonny: Well, I mean, it would've been understandable. I mean, his arrogance cost you your son. That kind of rage you have inside -- anybody would understand that, right?
Reese: I didn't want Evan to die, Sonny. I just wanted him to go away and take my past with him -- the person I was, the choices I made -- because it doesn't matter anymore. That part of my life -- it's over. Do you believe me?
Sonny: I want to believe you, but you've lied to me more than once -- I mean, about a dangerous man, a potential threat. I don't take that lightly.
Reese: I know, Sonny.
Sonny: Now you say that, you know, you sent him away. How do I know that's not a lie, you know? And one lie leads to another lie, and then all of a sudden all you've got is lies. I've gone down that road with Carly. I can't -- I can't do that. I can't do that anymore.
Reese: I know, Sonny.
Sonny: So what I'm saying to you is if you can't be honest with me, you can just go ahead and leave, no harm done.
Reese: Is that what you want?
Sonny: I just want the truth.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: Why'd you call me here?
Jason: Why don't you tell me how you found Reese's ex. How he ended up dead.
Ric: I already gave my statement to Durant.
Jason: Yeah, well, thanks to you, I wasn't present to hear it. But I'm listening now. Be sure to include the reason you were so anxious to get rid of me and Sonny. Come on, Ric, I know you're hiding something. Why don't you just tell me what it is?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Are you ok?
Emily: I'm a little nervous, but I love you and I want this.
Nikolas: Ok, just -- you have to promise me that if you start feeling scared or panicked or anything, just -- just tell me, ok? I won't get angry.
Emily: Ok.
Nikolas: Ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dillon: Maxie's heart is failing. She's in the room across the hall. She's dying, Georgie.
Georgie: Dillon, I need to be with my sister.
Dillon: I know, I know. Just so you know, Tony said you shouldn't be moved.
Georgie: Listen, don't tell him I'm awake. Just please, please get me to Maxie.
Dillon: Ok.
Maxie: You've been such a great dad. How do I thank you?
Mac: You don't have to. You and Georgie have been an incredible blessing to me.
Maxie: And an incredible curse.
Mac: Yeah. Yeah, that, too.
Maxie: Thank you for always being there to take care of me. You know, for making pancakes every Saturday. I don't know many dads who would do that.
Felicia: You're talking too much, ok? You just rest for a while.
Maxie: No, I'm just -- I'm just really tired, but I want to say all this. I love you, mom. And I really am sorry for every single fight we had, and for being so judgmental. You're my hero.
Felicia: And you're mine. I am very proud and feel very blessed to have you as a daughter. Maxie? Sweetheart?
Georgie: Mom? Maxie?
Felicia: Maxie? Maxie, wake up, sweetie, Georgie's here.
Georgie: Maxie? Maxie, can you hear me?
Maxie: Hey, Georgie. I've been waiting for you. I wanted to say goodbye.
[NEXT_ON]
Ric: It happened exactly the way I said.
Jason: What, are you Sonny's big defender now or it is Reese?
Sonny: I'll never lie to your face, and I don't want you to lie to mine.
Georgie: I will not say goodbye.
[Monitor flatlines]
Georgie: No, Maxie.","After Reese kills Evan, Durant questions both Reese and Ric. Jason is astounded that Sonny believes Ric's word in the matter. Sonny's reason is he can't hold temporary insanity against his brother. Nik and Em are still in love, but decide to stay apart for a time while she deals with her emotions. Georgie comes through surgery fine, but Maxie is getting weaker. Emily decides she wants to be with Nik, intimately. Felicia and Georgie begin to say goodbye to Maxie.",summ_screen
"Patrick: Okay.
Robin: Ooh, Elizabeth called that one. He definitely needs his diaper changed.
Patrick: What the hell do mothers feed these things?
[Robin laughs]
Robin: I know. They're like little stink bombs for a while.
Patrick: Okay, Jake, I know this probably a little bit uncomfortable for you, but thankfully Robin is good with you kind and she's going to take great care of you.
Robin: Oh, no, no, no. No, I'm strictly on couch rest, remember? Jake's all yours.
[Patrick scoffs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Don't get your hopes up. I may be a lot of things, but I'm not pregnant.
Jax: Nausea, light-headedness, I mean, those are all early symptoms.
Carly: Because I haven't eaten since breakfast. Look, I've been going back and forth to the after care institute. I could've picked up a bug along the way --
Jax: It's just the timing of it is a little suspect. I'm just -- maybe it's hormones. Maybe it's hormones.
Carly: I'm sorry. I really am. I'm not having a baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You're not serious, are you? You don't want a pre-nup.
Kate: Well, they're actually commonplace in today's marital environment.
Sonny: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. I'm aware of that, but -- oh, I think -- I think I know what you're worried about. I'm going to ease your mind, okay? Yes, it's true. I turned over my holdings to Jason when he took the business, but my coffee business is booming and I'm -- I'm still pretty wealthy. So I -- there's no reason for me to go after assets.
Kate: I'm not worried about you, Sonny.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: What -- what are you doing?
Claudia: Just trying to make you more comfy. How do you feel?
Jason: What? Don't touch me.
Claudia: Would you relax? I don't have cooties. I think your fever's breaking. You're going to live. You can thank me as soon as you let go of my arm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Okay, we'll just sit tight. Thanks. Maintenance said they're working on it. It's a fuse thing, not an elevator cable, which I'll take as a good sign.
Johnny: Did they say how long it would be 'til they get us out of here?
Maxie: Nope, they just told us to relax and make the best of things.
Johnny: Maintenance said ""make the best of things""?
Maxie: Okay, maybe I made that part up, but, I mean, we're stuck in an elevator. Shouldn't we be making lemonade out of lemons or something? Here we are, two ridiculously healthy people stuck in a small space together, railings with potential --
Johnny: Maxie, why do you keep flirting with me when you know I'm not interested?
Maxie: I'm a determined person.
Johnny: I think there's more to it.
Maxie: No, you're just used to Lulu and I'm a lot less complicated than that. I find you very attractive. I flirt with attractive men. It's like a law of nature. Besides, it bugs your girlfriend.
Johnny: Maybe that's just an excuse.
Maxie: No, that's my motivation. Getting back at Lulu is not just karmic justice; it would make me feel so good. If I could hurt her the way she hurt my sister -- no physical trauma, nothing life-destroying. But the pain of a broken relationship? You bet. That's exactly what she deserves. And there could be something else, another reason, if you're interested.
Johnny: I don't have much of a choice in here.
Maxie: I'm trying to do something nice for you.
Johnny: By hurting my girlfriend?
Maxie: Hey, look, once you dump all of that wacky family baggage, I don't think you're a bad guy. You seem very genuine. Put things on the line. Take it or leave it. I mean, I respect that. That's me. And I'm trying to pull you out of the fire before you get third-degree burns because being with Lulu, that is all you're going to get.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Well, how did you happen to find me all the way out here?
Logan: I was with Anthony when he called Johnny. I heard him say where you were.
Lulu: So, what, you came here to start a fight?
Logan: No, I also knew that Johnny would be on his way to see his old man. So I thought I would take this opportunity one last time to try to get through to you.
[Lulu sighs]
Lulu: I don't need any getting through to. I'm doing just fine.
Logan: Lulu, you -- you're standing on the edge of a long way down. You don't know the Zaccharas like I do. They're crazy. And I'm not talking in some lovable, quirky, eccentric kind of way, okay? I'm talking certifiable, need- to-be-locked-up-and- medicated insane.
Lulu: You know what? I'm aware of that. Believe me.
Logan: I don't -- I don't think you are, okay? I spend all day, every day, wheeling that old bastard around, jumping every time he has to snap his fingers. These people threaten each other for breakfast, okay? And Johnny is right in there. He's going toe-to-toe with Anthony, with Ric, with Trevor. They're all evil, Lulu. And there's no way that you should -- you should be exposed to that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: Your fever is way down. I think you're past the worst of it.
Jason: Great.
Claudia: A simple thank you is too much to ask?
Jason: Thank you. You can go.
Spinelli: The Jackal apologizes for the interruption, but suddenly he feels most peculiar.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: A pre-nup is like -- it's like medical insurance, right? You may never need it. You hope you don't. But God forbid in the event something happens, it's like a safety net for you and me.
Sonny: Listen to you, Miss never-been-married. I mean, I'm -- I'm the one who's been through a nasty divorce. If anybody's going to be cynical here, shouldn't it be me?
Kate: Well, it's not cynicism.
Sonny: It's not cynicism?
Kate: No.
Sonny: What is it?
Kate: It's practicality. I don't want to have this conversation.
Sonny: I don't --
Kate: Talking about assets and money is the least romantic thing on the planet, but you know what? It's necessary, right? We should have it sooner, rather than later, so here we go. Look, if this was about me protecting half of all of my money, you know, I might still want a pre-nup, but it's not a deal breaker. However, the government definitely qualifies. Now, I know that you are a legitimate businessman now, and I believe that you have every intention of staying that way. You spent a lot of years on the other side of the law, Sonny. And, I don't know, maybe one day the Feds might make a case out of it.
Sonny: Oh, and you think they're going to come after me and freeze my assets, and you don't want them coming after you.
Kate: Yeah, exactly. I love you, Sonny, but I don't want to lose everything that I've worked for because you made choices that I wouldn't have.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You know, Jax, I would have a hard time getting pregnant under the best circumstances. And you know what? Our lives -- my life has been anything but. I've been under tons of stress, tons of pressure. There's no way I could be pregnant right now.
Jax: But it only takes one time. I mean, through all the turmoil, the one thing that hasn't suffered has been our sex life. Now, I'm assuming that you're not on the pill, right? You're not?
Carly: No, no.
Jax: So then there is a chance. There's a chance.
Carly: I know how bad you want us to have a baby and -- and I know you can't help --
Jax: Hold on a second. I thought you wanted that, too.
Carly: Well, I just think you're making a big deal over low blood sugar, that's all.
Jax: Okay, you know what? There's only one way to end this debate. We'll go and get a home pregnancy test.
Carly: No, absolutely not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Look, I know that you're telling me the truth about Anthony and Claudia and Trevor and Ric, if he sticks around long enough, but that actually brings me to you. Why are you working that job? Why -- what do you -- what do you get out of being in the middle of something that you say you despise?
Logan: My motives don't matter.
Lulu: Really?
Logan: It's you I'm worried about. Johnny is not who you think he is --
Lulu: No, stop right there. We are not discussing him. It's a waste of time. I've made up my mind about him.
Logan: You won't even hear what I have to say?
Lulu: Because I know what you're going to say.
Logan: I told you the truth about the Zaccharas, Lulu. Trust me to keep doing it. You used to.
Lulu: Well, yeah. And actually, a lot has happened since then. We broke trust and we self-destructed.
Logan: Yeah, sure, you know, we had growing pains, but -- I screwed up, okay? But, Lulu, we had a real --
Lulu: Okay, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. I -- I sent you so many mixed signals and I am not going through that again. I'm sorry if it hurts to hear it -- we're not getting back together, okay? You really need to accept it and move on. I'm leaving. And don't even think about following me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: You keep going on and on about how Lulu's some sort of disaster for me, Maxie. But at the same time, in the same breath, you freely admit how much you hate her. So why am I supposed to believe that you coming on to me is not about me in any way?
Maxie: Why would I lie?
Johnny: Why do you breathe?
[Maxie scoffs]
Maxie: Hmm, you know, I have to admit, whatever it is Lulu does to make you guys all gooey and lovesick over her, in the beginning it works like gangbusters, but it's the sustaining over time thing that usually falls apart. Can I ask you something? What is it exactly that Lulu brings to the table? Besides a never-ending ability to make you chase her around, rescuing her all the time. Do you even know why she's such a drama queen?
Johnny: Something tells me you're about to enlighten me. And I swear, if this has anything to do with your sister, I've heard it a million times.
Maxie: Oh, we don't even have to look that deep. For Lulu, it's all about being a Spencer, living up to the legend of her family legacy. You're just a prop she uses to prove what a rebel she can be.
Johnny: That's delusional, Maxie, even for you.
Maxie: It's truer than you think. I have legendary parents, too, you know. Felicia and Frisco -- big scary spies, big scary love story. And that is a bitch to live up to when you're just an ordinary person, going to work every day, ruining all of your relationships. But I chose to channel my insecurities into a career. Lulu chose to duplicate her parents' love story by finding a guy just like her dear old dad. Sexy, dangerous, intense, a guy who scares the hell out of her, just like Luke did Laura. But you can't relive someone else's love story. Only Lulu would want to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: Success.
Robin: See? I told you. You perform brain surgery for a living --
Patrick: Yes, I do.
Robin: So changing a diaper should be, well, child's play. And I guess the third time is the charm.
Patrick: There was nothing wrong with my first attempt.
Robin: Except for the fact that you put it on backwards.
Patrick: Which is a common mistake, I'm sure. And the second attempt would've worked fine if Jake didn't pee all over everything, including me.
Robin: There is a bright side. There's a 50% chance that we could have a girl.
Patrick: Oh, yeah. Okay, what do I do with the dirty diapers now?
Robin: You put them in a plastic bag and take them out to the garbage after you feed Jake.
Patrick: Feed him?
Robin: Mm-hmm.
Patrick: Well, can't he just go to sleep or something?
[Jake cries]
Patrick: Robin, come on, okay? Let's make a deal. I will do anything to prepare the food, but you -- you have to feed him, please.
Robin: Mm.
Patrick: Hey, come on, I'm desperate here. I'm asking a favor.
Robin: Okay, how about we do it together?
Patrick: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: Did the fair Maximista witness the Jackal's collapse? Oh, one more humiliation piled on so many. [Stammers] Why -- why -- why is Stone Cold's couch in the Haunted Star?
Jason: Hey, hey, hey, look at me. You're at home, okay? Just -- just try to relax. Rest right now.
Claudia: Yeah, he's conscious, but I think he might be delirious. I just did. It's 102. Okay, thanks.
Jason: What did they say?
Claudia: Same thing they said with you -- acetaminophen, rest, fluids. Hey, look, you're just barely recovered yourself. Why don't you go upstairs and lie down? I can take care of Spinelli.
Jason: I'm fine.
Spinelli: No, Stone Cold, he's not fine. He struggles every day with terrible conflict, oedipal in nature.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: Why would you object to a home pregnancy test?
Carly: Because there's no point.
Jax: What's the harm? I mean, you -- you're queasy. We've been having sex for weeks, unprotected. And it's -- it's a trip to the drug store just to get a home pregnancy test. It's a couple of bucks.
Carly: No, I don't need to do that because I know I'm not pregnant. I got to tell you, the way you're acting and pushing me really worries me. Are we going to have a problem if we find out that I can't have a baby?
Jax: No, why would you say that?
Carly: I mean, do you think that a baby is going to fill the void that Michael left, because --
Jax: You know what? You're protesting too much and I think I know why.
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Johnny: You have an interesting take on things, Maxie. You're completely wrong, but at least you've given it some thought.
Maxie: I pay attention. For example, I watch your interaction with Lulu enough to know you're in constant battle with yourself. Should you be selfish Johnny and take what you think she has to offer or noble Johnny who should really give Lulu up? You spend so much time arguing with yourself, you never get to be normal Johnny and just have a nice night out with your girlfriend.
Johnny: Maxie, there is one thing I'm clear on and that is I'd rather jump off the roof of this building than hurt Lulu.
Maxie: I actually believe that you mean that. But that doesn't matter. Lulu will end up getting hurt in the end. It's her whole victim mentality. She's just too fragile for you.
Johnny: You don't know me.
Maxie: Tell me when I get it wrong. You are fearless and reckless. You already know that there's no happily-ever-after. You like to live in the moment. It's where you're most comfortable. And if you were being completely honest with yourself, you would see that dumping Lulu and finding a kindred spirit, someone more like me, would be better for both of you in the end.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: It is the most basic of conflicts, the foundation of dynastic politics. The young king must inevitably replace the old one. As one waxes, the other wanes. And despite sentiment, loyalty, and natural reticence, the king must die. Long live the king. It is time for Stone Cold to play his part in the epic struggle.
Jason: Your fever is spiking. You -- you're talking crazy right now. You know what? I got this from here, okay?
Claudia: No, you know, if I stuck around and took care of you, I'm not going to abandon a sweetheart like Spinelli.
Spinelli: Go -- go easy on Stone Cold. He is in terrible turmoil.
Claudia: Is that right?
Spinelli: Stone Cold struggles daily with the dire reality of inevitable destiny. You must come to loggerheads with your true father.
Jason: Spinelli, my father's dead.
Spinelli: Not your biological father, the late and deeply lamented Dr. Alan, but in every other way, the parental role in Stone Cold's life has been Mr. Sir.
Claudia: Who's Mr. Sir?
Spinelli: Mr. Corinthos, Sir.
Jason: Spinelli.
Spinelli: Mr. Corinthos sir is Stone Cold's master in a way, at whose feet the young Jason Morgan learned the ways, the methods, the ethics of mob life. And Stone Cold learned his lessons well and is now, in the fullness of time, stepped in to wear the mantle, but power is insidious and Mr. Sir is held in its sway. He will wish to command again.
Jason: Okay, you know what? You need to rest.
Spinelli: Be forewarned, my friend and master, for it will come to be. Mr. Sir will die and by your hand.
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Kate: Oh, Sonny, this is so not a big deal. Pre-nups are practically de rigueur these days.
Sonny: What?
Kate: Required.
Sonny: Oh.
Kate: Look, just -- let's get Diane on it, clear up all the legalities so we can concentrate on all the fun planning.
Sonny: Okay, you know, we're not going to just gloss this over. Okay, you -- I heard you. Your thoughts are valid and facts are facts. I've been breaking laws since I was six years old and I've made a lot of enemies on both sides of the fence, right?
Kate: Mm-hmm.
Sonny: I -- I may be out of my former life, but it doesn't, uh, it left me. I mean, something out of nowhere could come out and bite me that I don't even remember. You don't want to be dragged down. So what -- if you think that it's a bad idea to be my wife, I won't hold you to any promises you've made here tonight. We don't have to get married.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Don't analyze me, Jax.
Jax: It's just an observation, okay? You -- you're afraid of the possibility of a pregnancy because you don't know if you can handle it if you're not pregnant.
Carly: You want the truth?
Jax: Yeah.
Carly: I can't imagine being pregnant right now. I can't imagine having a little life growing inside of me and being happy about that when my first born is lying in a hospital bed, still and silent. You see, I think that's unbearable.
Jax: Does your love for Morgan lessen your love for Michael?
Carly: No, of course not.
Jax: Well, it wouldn't be lessened by a new child, either.
Carly: You know what? You're not listening to me. I don't know how many ways to tell you. I'm not pregnant. There's no --
Jax: That's why I'm saying that we should –
Jax and Carly: Hey.
Jax: How was the movie?
Morgan: Great.
Carly: Yeah?
Jax: Awesome.
Carly: How was Morgan? Was he good?
Mercedes: Good as gold, just like always. Would you guys mind if I took off? It's my dad's birthday and I'd love to surprise him.
Carly: Go for it. Of course, go.
Jax: Do you need a ride?
Mercedes: That'd be great.
Jax: I'll be back soon.
Carly: Okay. Your stepdad's pretty great, isn't he?
Morgan: Yeah.
Carly: Yeah. Wow, I just hope he's wrong this time.
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Patrick: Finally, that kid fell asleep.
Robin: Will you stop calling him ""kid""? His name is Jake.
Patrick: Sorry. This has been a horrifying experience -- all that incessant yammering. And what was that slop you shoveled into his mouth?
Robin: It wasn't slop. It was food, and he liked it. And the yammering you were talking about? That was baby talk for, ""mm, this is so good.""
Patrick: You're not going to feed that stuff to our kid, are you?
Robin: Yes, eventually our kid will graduate to solid food.
Patrick: That was not solid. And trust me, it was not solid coming out.
[Knock at door]
Patrick: Perfect.
Patrick: Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: Hi.
Patrick: Lovely to see you.
Elizabeth: Oh, should I assume you're not going to beg me to leave Jake a little longer?
Patrick: Oh, no, I wouldn't want to keep Jake from his little buddies at the daycare any more than what's necessary, since, you know, he didn't really need to leave in the first place. Nice scam, ladies.
Elizabeth: Scam? I don't know what you're talking about.
Patrick: This may come as a shock to both of you, but men have instincts and I followed mine and I called the daycare. And they said Jake was having a great time with all of his little friends until his mother swooped in and took him. They didn't know why, but I do. Robin put you up to this, didn't she?
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Lulu: I thought you were supposed to be meeting your father.
Johnny: The elevator got stuck. Maxie and I have been waiting for someone to come fix it. All right, I've got to get upstairs and see my father who is going to call out the National Guard. Are you coming?
Lulu: No, you go ahead. Maxie and I have a few things to get straight.
Johnny: Find you later.
Maxie: Okay.
Johnny: And not you.
Lulu: Maxie, I swear on everything that has ever mattered to me, if you don't stop throwing yourself at Johnny, I will do something to get us both fired and you can kiss your career good-bye.
Maxie: You wouldn't be resorting to blackmail unless you were terrified you can't hold on to your boyfriend.
Lulu: You are unbelievable.
Maxie: He is too much for you, just like Luke was for Laura. What you can't see is that Johnny is the one thing in this world that could put you in a rocking chair, facing the wall.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: You must somehow subvert your fate. Allow me to be your Tireses, your blind prophet as it were --
Jason: We're going to talk about this is in the morning. Why are you still here?
Spinelli: No -- the raven haired vixen must stay.
Claudia: Sweetie, don't work yourself up. I'm not going anywhere.
Spinelli: Okay, your instincts will tell you to remain loyal to Mr. Sir, to back him no matter what, but that would be a mistake. You must find it in your stone coldness to stand up to Mr. Sir or else risk being the instrument of his destruction.
Jason: You, you're not making any sense.
Claudia: I understand it perfectly.
Spinelli: Mr. Corinthos, Sir craves retribution for the physical devastation of little Michael, but not from another, from himself. He will use you to gain what he desires. He will come back the business and force your hand, but do not acquiesce. Please, stand up to Mr. --
Jason: Okay, whatever. I'll stand up to Sonny, just lie down and get some rest.
Claudia: You realize that everything he just said is true.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Okay, I see, so we've been engaged for less than two hours and you already have cold feet?
Sonny: Not even close. I love you. You're the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with, but maybe that's being selfish again, you know? I mean, what's necessarily good for me might not be good for you. So if that's the case, you've just got to say so.
Kate: All right, Sonny, I am going to make a speech right now. Are you listening? When I was a very young girl, I made a conscious choice to build my life to my specifications, to become an independent woman so that when and if the time ever came, I could marry for love, not for financial security, not for social standing. And guess what? I did that, and it led me to you. Nothing is going to stop me from becoming your wife.
Kate: Maybe we should wait and go the old fashioned route, save it for our wedding night.
Sonny: Not a chance.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: I want to hear you admit it. Robin asked you to dump Jake off to give me a little preview of baby life, didn't she?
Elizabeth: I will admit to no such thing. I was in a jam. I needed a sitter, thought of Robin, simple as that.
Patrick: Elizabeth, don't deny it. You're busted. And by the way, your little scam didn't work. I was great with Jake.
Elizabeth: Really?
Patrick: Yes.
Robin: When was that?
Patrick: Very funny. Okay, I was a little out of my realm in the beginning, but I'm not incapable of adapting.
Robin: All right, well, that wasn't the point.
Patrick: Ah, you set me up, didn't you?
Robin: Only for the purposes of demonstration. Obviously, you are smart enough to pick up a skill like diapering or feeding a child --
Patrick: Oh, well, thank you.
Robin: But that does not translate into wanting the burden of every day, day- to-day care. And the only reason that you did excel was because you wanted to stick it to me and Elizabeth. So that brings me to the pertinent question -- if I am having a baby, why would I want to live with someone who would rather be hung by their nails than have one around?
Patrick: How impossible are you going to be? Elizabeth has explained to me how much I'd be missing out if I didn't step up as a father. Elizabeth, could you explain it again, please? Clearly, Robin didn't retain it the first time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Scott: Hey, I'm surprised that you agreed to meet me for dinner -- pleasantly, that is.
Logan: Well, I figured we could take this time to get to know each other a little better.
Scott: Well, now, that's encouraging. So how is it wheeling some old mobster around for a living?
Logan: Excuse me. Excuse me; I need to have a word with you.
Johnny: Yeah, I don't talk to the hired help.
Logan: If you gave a damn about Lulu, you'd tell her you're as crazy as the rest of your family and leave her alone.
Johnny: Okay, try to follow -- I won, you lost. Lulu's mine. She doesn't want anything to do with you. That means -- hey, pay attention. You don't get a say in what goes on anymore in her life now get the hell out of my face and get back to work. My father might need to be wiped.
Scott: Hey, hey, call security. He, hey, hey, hey, hey.
Scott: Zacchara, I will have you arrested.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Is Kate here?
Maxie: No, she's out for the day with Sonny and she doesn't want to be disturbed, so you don't need to worry about liking your job.
Lulu: Good, because I want to get something straight with you. My mother has an incurable condition called psycho-motor disassociation. She had a total emotional and psychotic break. She is trapped inside her own body. No one can be certain what she feels or if she's aware of what's going on around her. No one can be sure that she's not screaming inside every single day for somebody to help her. So when you say that my mom's sitting in a rocking chair staring at a wall, it's not a joke. It's not some everyday snarky Maxie insult, it's cruel. It's like making fun of somebody with cancer or AIDS. So if you want to come after me, come after me any way you want. But if you ever make fun of my mother again --
Maxie: You can skip the empty threats, Lulu. Okay, I knew I went too far as soon as the words came out of my mouth. What happened to your mom was way too awful to use as ammunition in a fight, and I'm sorry. I know you won't believe me when I say it.
Lulu: Well, don't even say it then.
Maxie: But I'm pretty sure we won't talk about this again, so I might as well get it off my chest. Your mom went crazy for a reason.
Lulu: Yes, because Scott Baldwin made her believe that she killed Rick Webber.
Maxie: What about all the stuff that happened with your dad? The danger, the loss -- don't you think that had anything to do with it?
Lulu: Your saying that my -- what, my dad's to blame?
Maxie: I'm saying that you're Laura's daughter, and you're taking a lot of the same chances that she did.
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Claudia: Your young friend is not only sick smart, he's also very perceptive. Especially about the weird dynamic between you and Sonny.
Jason: You're not one to talk about weird dynamics. He's babbling. He's got a fever.
Claudia: He was dead on. Sonny blames himself for what happened to Michael. He thinks he deserves to be punished, so he gives away the business that he spent his entire life building, just hands it over to you? That's not enough pain for Sonny. He's gonna convince himself that he wants it back, that he deserves it. You took it from him, so he will force your hand. He will get himself all worked up into a good mad, and then he'll make a run for you. And he will maneuver himself into a situation where you're forced to kill him, saving himself the pain and the mess. And then finally, the punishment fits the crime.
Jason: I don't deal in made up situations.
Claudia: You don't read a lot of Greek tragedies, do you? This couldn't be more oedipal, unless you slept with your mother and gouged your eyes out.
Jason: Are you delirious?
Claudia: Okay, when everything that Spinelli just predicted comes true, I will try really hard not to remind you that you were warned.
[Spinelli moans]
Claudia: It's time to get him to a hospital.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: Sonny, I need you.
Sonny: You okay?
Kate: I need a refill.
[Sonny chuckles]
Kate: Please.
Sonny: All right.
Singer: Oh my baby we both know
Sonny: Here you go.
Kate: Thank you.
Sonny: I see something here. I got --
Singer: Bring us back to love quietly we whisper and softly we collide we move toward each other you feel like a dream that's made me believe it's true I've spent all of my life just waiting for someone
Sonny: I'm coming.
Kate: I'm waiting.
Singer: Please let's stay
Sonny: Wow.
Singer: Baby please
Sonny: Whew.
Singer: No one else to need waiting all my life so baby please so many loves have cried so many loves have lied so many many many times and I'll never leave you cold baby please
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Elizabeth: I know, I never should have projected my opinion on to your situation.
Robin: I think what Elizabeth is saying is that she thinks she should keep a safe distance.
Elizabeth: No, no, that's not what I said, either.
[Elizabeth sighs]
Elizabeth: Okay, fine. If the two of you are going to insist that I get in the middle, I will tell you what I really think. Every set of parents is different. Some men are ideally suited for raising children and some are not. And still others are not capable of being there for a number of reasons. But the important thing, the critical thing, is that you guys always remain honest with each other so no one person is expecting more than the other is prepared to give. And the two of you can decide if what's available to be had is enough -- or not. My suggestion to you both is that you really, really talk it through before this baby gets here. And that 's the extent of my advice. I'm going to go get my kid now.
Patrick: I can see why you are friends with her.
Robin: What do you mean?
Patrick: Well, I only see Elizabeth in a professional setting. I forget how much life experience she has and how wise she is from it.
Elizabeth: Thank you both very much for taking such good care of him. Can you say bye-bye, Jake?
Robin: Bye.
Elizabeth: Say bye-bye, see you soon.
Robin: Bye, Jake.
Robin: I have to say I am very impressed with you.
Patrick: Why?
Robin: Because you were man enough to respect Elizabeth's advice even though she sided with me.
Patrick: What are you talking about? It was clear she was on my side.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Let me guess where this is going. I am too fragile to be with Johnny. I should stay away from him for my own good. You are so predictable, not to mention shameless, for using my mother's condition as a way to try and break up me and Johnny.
Maxie: I have no problem going after Johnny wearing a bathing suit or taking advantage of time spent stranded together in an elevator. None of that is any more or any worse than what you did breaking up Georgie and Dillon's marriage.
Lulu: Oh, God, are you ever going to stop throwing that in my face?
Maxie: Probably not, because I miss my sister and I hate that her life's over. I try not to obsess about it. But when I let myself, I think that if Georgie had stayed with Dillon, maybe she would still be alive.
Lulu: Are we comparing horrible things we've done?
Maxie: I'm trying to explain to you that where I would be happy to hurt your feelings and take away your boyfriend, I do not want you to lose your mind.
Lulu: Uh, my mind is just fine, thank you.
Maxie: Your mom was unstable and cracked after years of violence and loss and now you're in a serious relationship with a mob prince who has a homicidal father? Tell me how any of that is good for --
Lulu: You don't know what you're talking about right now.
Maxie: Illnesses run in families, everything from breast cancer to bipolar disorder. You have Laura's genes, so why are you taking the same chances?
Lulu: Okay, all right, you know what? I think that you are trying to show concern in a twisted and completely inappropriate way right now, but you don't have to worry, okay? Because I'm not my mother and I'm not going to go crazy over Johnny or for any other reason.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Det. Harper: So you're telling me what we've got here is your basic public brawl. I'm a detective.
Scott: Yeah, and I'm the special prosecutor. That's why I called you. Now, I want you to arrest him on assault charges.
Johnny: That's not at all what happened.
Det. Harper: Are you willing to give your statement?
Johnny: I don't say a damn thing without my lawyer.
Scott: Well, you better have yourself a pretty good lawyer. Now here's what happened. He attacked my son. He went into some kind of psycho rage and he tried to kill him -- I want you to arrest him, Harper. Arrest him now.
Det. Harper: You have a right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you can't afford an attorney, one will be provided for you at interrogation time and at court.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kate: This can't wait. There's been a change in plans that affects everything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paramedic: How long since your first exposure?
Jason: 24 hours.
Paramedic: The virus is only contagious for the first two to four hours, both of you past it.
Jason: What about Spinelli?
Paramedic: He's not contagious, but his fever is in the danger zone and he's not responding to medication. We need to get him to the E.R. stat.
Claudia: He's going to be fine. We got them here in time. He's -- he's going to be fine.
Jason: You don't -- you don't know that. I mean, sometimes the worst really happens.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: ""And the children laughed and laughed and laughed.""
Carly: I'm sorry I've been so distracted, baby. You see, there's a pretty good chance I could be pregnant and that would be wonderful news, except for one thing. The baby could be Sonny's as easily as Jax's.
[NEXT_ON]
Carly: I was just, um --
Jax: Confessing to Morgan.
Patrick: Now you're saying it's better that my child doesn't me at all?
Maxie: You have to get better. I don't know what I would do without you.
Claudia: Spinelli is the only guy I've met that's not trying to sleep with me or kill me. Which one are you again?","Babysitting proves to be a test of Patrick's patience at every turn. Though Carly is sure she's not, Jax is equally sure she is pregnant. While in quarantine, Spinelli's fever spikes making his babbling even more nonsensical. Trapped in an elevator together, Maxie uses the opportunity to try to persuade Johnny to fall for her, not Lulu. Meanwhile, Logan warns Lulu off Johnny. Patrick sees through Robin and Liz's scam to show him how tough being a dad can be. Kate and Sonny discuss the future. When Maxie and Johnny get free, they meet Lulu and Maxie predicts she'll turn into Laura.",summ_screen
"Tracy: You are going to keep that promise you made to your daughter, and I'm gonna see that you do.
Luke: How?
Tracy: How else? I'm gonna go with you.
Luke: Over my dead and decaying body...which may be sooner than you think.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Mwah!
Laura: Ooh, hi.
Nikolas: You were summoned, too, huh?
Laura: Yes. I take it Lulu didn't give you any more information than she gave me, huh?
Nikolas: Nope, just to, uh... just to meet here.
Laura: And knowing your sister, any attempt at a guess is really a waste of time, so, um, hey, how about we use this time to catch up a little bit?
Nikolas: Okay. Any, uh, particular subject that interests you? [Chuckles]
Laura: [Chuckles] I don't know. Life? Love?
Nikolas: Wow.
Laura: Am I that obvious?
Nikolas: Yes, you are.
Laura: I'm sorry. [Sighs] Then I guess it would be better for me to just say it, right? Honey, where do things stand with you and Elizabeth?
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Elizabeth: [Gasps] [Sighs]
AJ: ""I've heard yellow roses are for apologies. I don't know if it's true, but this is -- I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I'll keep finding ways to tell you until you believe me. I'm not giving up.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: Okay, so they were signed for, then, right? Great. Okay. Have a good day.
[Door opens]
Michael: [Sighs]
AJ: Everything okay?
Michael: I need to talk to you about Kiki.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Franco: You need to listen to me, because I talk a lot, but I'm only gonna say this once. You either let Morgan stay here, or I will tell him that you tried to kill me.
Carly: I have no idea what you're talking about.
Franco: Don't. Don't. Don't even bother trying to deny it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: What, you didn't hear?
Alexis: Hear what?
Shawn: You -- you -- we've got a lot to talk about, Alexis, especially what's gonna happen with us.
Alexis: Does the fact that you're not behind bars have anything to do with this ""new wrinkle""?
Shawn: That has everything to do with it.
Alexis: Do tell. Don't keep me in suspense.
Shawn: I didn't shoot Olivia. You're looking at an innocent man.
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Carly: For the last time, I had nothing to do with that shooting.
Franco: Carly, I wish it didn't have to be this way. You're -- you're leaving me no choice at all. You're responsible for that shooting. I know it, you know it, and if you're not careful right now, your son will know it, too.
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Nikolas: Anyway, I want to hear about newly married life. Are you and Scott settling into domestic bliss?
Laura: You really don't want to talk about Elizabeth, do you?
Nikolas: No.
Lulu: Hey.
Nikolas: Hey.
Laura: There she is.
Lulu: Hi.
Laura: Hi, sweetheart.
Nikolas: There's my, uh, mysterious little sister.
Lulu: Mm. Thank you for meeting me. I have news, and I wanted to hit you with it at the same time.
Laura: Twins?
Lulu: I think we would have caught that earlier.
Laura: Oh.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Laura: Oh, right. I'm sorry. I'm just so excited.
Lulu: Okay, you're not that off. It is about the baby.
Laura: Yeah.
Lulu: Dante and I found out the sex.
Laura: [Gasps] I thought you were gonna wait.
Lulu: I was. I was. But we got a new OB. Our first one is on bed rest, so Dr. Chu asked if we wanted to find out, and I couldn't stand it anymore. The doctor knew, the technician knew, probably half the people in the hospital knew. Dante wanted to find out from the beginning.
Nikolas: Other people would like to know, too, so...
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Laura: Yes. Yes. Am I shopping for pink or blue? Come on!
Lulu: [Laughs] Pink.
Laura: Pink! [Gasps]
Nikolas: It's a girl. Congratulations.
Lulu: It's a girl! Thank you.
Nikolas: That's great.
Lulu: Oh, can you believe it?
Laura: No. My baby girl is having a baby girl.
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Tracy: First of all, no more of this ""dead and decaying"" talk. You will live to greet your granddaughter, period.
Luke: And secondly?
Tracy: You need me.
Luke: No argument there.
Tracy: If Jerry Jacks really does have the cure to this polonium 210 poisoning, then finding him is gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack, and I can help.
Luke: [Sighs] Yeah, well, I appreciate the offer, but this is my fight, not yours.
Tracy: Really? Let's not forget that the man owes me $18 million, and I had to lie to my father on his deathbed. Does that not warrant a road trip?
Luke: Tracy, Jerry Jacks tried to kill everybody in this town. Do you think he would hesitate to ice you if you got in the way?
Tracy: So you're saying that it's okay for you to risk your life, but it's not okay for me to risk mine? Why?
Luke: I'm a dead man walking.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: [Sighs]
Nurse: Did you do something good, or did someone else do something bad? [Chuckles]
Elizabeth: Can you do me a favor and cover for me? There's someone I need to track down. [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: Just make sure it gets done, all right? Goodbye. Okay, I thought that we agreed that you were gonna stay away from Kiki.
Michael: Easier said than done. I ran into her yesterday.
AJ: Where?
Michael: The boathouse.
AJ: What -- our boathouse?
Michael: I was looking for Morgan, and she happened to be there.
AJ: It's not that strange, given the fact that she's living there now.
Michael: I was upset with Morgan about...something. His sandals and his shirt were outside the door, and I walked into the boathouse, and Kiki was standing there, topless.
AJ: What -- what exactly does that mean?
Michael: What do you think it means? She wasn't wearing a shirt.
AJ: No bra?
Michael: No. She was changing into her bathing su-- you know, it doesn't matter. The fact is I walked in, and I saw her there...like that.
AJ: [Sighs] Okay, this is the part where I remind you that that girl is your cousin.
Michael: I am painfully aware of that, thank you. That's actually why I'm here. I, uh, need you to help me stay away from Kiki.
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Kiki: Ugh. What are my parents doing in there?
Morgan: I don't know. Trying to convince my mom to let me stay is pointless, though, FYI. There's nothing you can say to change her mind.
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Ava: That's who you were talking about when you said you knew who tried to kill you? Our daughter's boyfriend's mother?
Carly: I have a name.
Ava: Yeah, yes, of course, you do. Forgive me. Carly -- she wants you dead?
Franco: She lured me to her hotel. She owns a hotel. Really, she owns the whole place. Won't let anybody forget it. So, she gets me out on the terrace, and I'm looking forward to what I'm hoping will be a fruitful conversation about some of the issues that have popped us between --
Carly: I just wanted assurances that my kids were okay.
Franco: There was a gunman, laying in wait. I saw a glimpse -- a flash of light from an upstairs window. But Carly's hit man was a miss man. He missed me and instead hit Carly's hotel manager.
Carly: I had nothing to do with Olivia's shooting. I was cleared of any --
Franco: So, the police have questioned you?
Carly: Yes, because I own the hotel.
Franco: See?
Carly: They found nothing to connect me with the shooting because I didn't do it. Don't you read the paper, Franco? Shockingly, someone else wants you dead.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: [Sighs]
Shawn: Alexis, look. Don't you see? This -- this changes everything.
Alexis: Except it doesn't. Don't get me wrong -- for the sake of your conscience, I'm relieved that you're not responsible.
Shawn: [Sighs]
Alexis: But whether or not you actually shot Olivia doesn't change the fact that you tried to kill someone, and it wasn't out of passion. It wasn't because you were in fear of your life. It wasn't even a personal vendetta. It was because it was a job -- a job! You were doing it, because someone else asked you to, and if you think you can dress that up any way you want, you can't, because that is something I can't live with.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: As you can see, I'm in the clear.
Ava: I understand there were two shooters. Who's to say you didn't hire them both?
Carly: Are you serious? That's beyond crazy.
Ava: It doesn't sound crazy to me. Does it sound crazy to you?
Carly: What are you talking about? He is crazy.
Franco: Actually, I think Ava makes an excellent point. It's not beyond the realm of possibility, considering your commitment towards hating me. Why wouldn't you hire two snipers? Make sure I'm doubly dead. You should know that might make Morgan twice as upset.
Carly: This is how you prove you're a changed man -- by blackmailing me into risking my kid's safety?
Franco: That's not unfair, given my past and the wide gray area I have when it comes to morality, but you should know that Morgan is perfectly safe. I'm not gonna hurt him.
Carly: Why don't you prove your goodwill by letting him go?
Franco: [Sighs] Because I have my own child's well-being to consider, and I believe that she would benefit from making strong, loving bonds with both of her parents, and she wants her boyfriend here, and since said parents are in a position to make that happen, I think everybody wins.
Carly: You don't have leverage over me. The police think I'm innocent. I could give a damn what the two of you think about me.
Ava: And what about what your son thinks of you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: Your parents are wasting their time.
Kiki: My parents have gone insane. Last week, my mom tried to stab my dad with a letter opener, and this week, their tongues are fused together.
Morgan: [Snickers] That is insane. I think everyone is, except us.
Kiki: Sorry you ever got involved with me?
Morgan: No. Are you kidding me? The best thing that's ever happened to me. It's us against the world, right?
Kiki: Right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: All right, look. Here's what you do. You want to stop seeing Kiki? Stop going to the house.
Michael: Well, a lot of my family is at the house. I got Monica, I got Morgan, I got you.
AJ: Topless Kiki.
Michael: [Sighs] What -- what am I supposed to do?
AJ: Uh... [Sighs] Yeah, I don't -- take your grandmother to lunch. You know, you want to see me -- here at the office, the gym.
Michael: You never go to the gym.
AJ: Shut up, all right? You know what's happening? You, my friend, are making excuses, because you want to continue to accidentally bump into your cousin.
Michael: [Sighs] That's why I'm thinking the only way for me to get away from Kiki is for you to send me out of the country.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Well, we couldn't have asked for better news. I'm really happy for you.
Lulu: Thank you.
Nikolas: And I'm sure you'll be as wonderful a mother as you are a sister.
Lulu: I love you. You know that, right, Nikolas?
Nikolas: Yeah, of course, I do. You okay?
Lulu: There's something that I need to tell you. Actually, both of you.
Laura: Okay.
Lulu: Um, you know how, uh, Stavros forced me to marry him?
Nikolas: Yeah.
Lulu: Well, it didn't stop there. He wanted me to consummate the marriage.
Laura: Oh, Lulu.
Lulu: He said that he would kill my family if I didn't.
Nikolas: Tell me you didn't do it, Lulu. Tell me you didn't do it.
Lulu: I didn't do it. I refused, but it came at a price -- a big -- a big price. Stavros pulled out his phone, and he gave the order. He had you shot, Nikolas. [Voice breaking] He had you shot to punish me.
Nikolas: It's okay.
Lulu: I'm so sorry.
Nikolas: It's okay. Don't -- look at me. Look -- look at me. You don't apologize. Okay? I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything that my father did to you and to you.
Laura: Oh, Nikolas, no. No.
Nikolas: You made the right decision.
Lulu: But it was at your expense. You could have been killed.
Nikolas: But I wasn't, and it's over for good. And I'm very grateful that I didn't lose anyone I love.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: So, it's that cut-and-dry with you? You would end our relationship over my job?
Alexis: Don't say it like you run the local diner.
Shawn: I do, Alexis.
Alexis: Among other things -- things like killing people for money. Do you honestly think that I can be comfortable with something like that?
Shawn: Well, you seem to be pretty comfortable with Sonny.
Alexis: Oh, come on.
Shawn: Defending him.
Alexis: That is different!
Shawn: How?
Alexis: Because he's the father of my kid, how! I can't just cut him out of my life. I've tried. Believe me.
Shawn: So, that's it, hmm? There's nothing in you that wants to hold on to what we had?
Alexis: Shawn, I would love to hold on to what we had, but things have changed, obviously. But what I will tell you -- what hasn't changed is that I still love you.
Shawn: Look, baby, and I love you, too.
Alexis: I don't want to lose you.
Shawn: So don't.
Alexis: There's only one way to make that happen. You have to quit.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: No more feeling guilty, okay? You have other things to focus on.
Laura: Yes, you do -- like a beautiful baby girl who we are all gonna spoil rotten.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Nikolas: And I'm so happy that you shared the news in person. It means a lot to both of us. And I can't wait to meet my beautiful little niece.
Lulu: I love you.
Nikolas: I love you, too. Now, if you will excuse me.
Laura: Sweetie, you know your brother's right, don't you -- that that was not your fault. You must let that go.
Lulu: I know.
Laura: Right?
Lulu: Yes.
Laura: Okay. Good. I think we need to go out shopping right now.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Laura: I do. [Chuckles] I mean, I adore my grandsons -- don't get me wrong -- but, oh, I just love the little frilly skirts and the dresses and all of that.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Laura: Now, your father, on the other hand, is probably gonna rush out and get her some...ice-fishing gear or something like.
Lulu: Actually, the topic already came up.
Laura: Oh, so he knows?
Lulu: Yes, I just saw him.
Laura: Is he over the moon? What did he say?
Lulu: Uh, it was what he didn't say that's kind of bothering me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Don't you understand how important you are to me? I know it's not the same. [Sighs] You're not my child or my husband or even my lover, anymore, but you're my...you. And if I can help save your life, that's what I'm gonna do.
Luke: As much as I appreciate that, not only is this dangerous, I don't even know how long it's gonna take.
Tracy: So?
Luke: So, what about your company and those two defective nephews?
Tracy: Do you really think that my family drama is important to me as much as you are?
Luke: Well, Tracy, think about this. As soon as you're gone and Junior realizes it, he'll be on those neo-Qs and secure his position.
Tracy: Let him.
Luke: You don't mean that. That company is all you ever think about.
Tracy: Maybe. And maybe I am driven to succeed, and maybe I would thrill to squash AJ like the cockroach that he is. And maybe I want to secure my family's future. But let's face it. None of them are ever gonna thank me, and ELQ will roll along without me. Or not. But the company can't dazzle me or infuriate me. Only one person can do that. And if you're not around, what's the point? And you said, by the way, that we are partners in crime.
Luke: I did.
Tracy: Let me come with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: I mean, it's not like you don't already have a job. We just talked about that. What's wrong with working at Kelly's?
Shawn: Oh, nothing.
Alexis: Good. Good. Because you're good at it. You're good at managing it. You know, and it's a landmark in the community.
Shawn: Oh.
Alexis: You should be so proud.
Shawn: Right. Says the hotshot attorney. [Sighs]
Alexis: Ooh. [Sighing] Oh. Are you embarrassed by what you do?
Shawn: Look, it's just not the way I envisioned my life, okay? I want more.
Alexis: More bloodshed? Not enough bloodshed at Kelly's, huh?
Shawn: You know me, Alexis. I thrive on excitement, risk. You know, I want to be tested like I was when I was in the Marines.
Alexis: Kelly's can be exciting.
Shawn: [Chuckling] Oh, yeah. Ohh, the rush of picking out the daily specials -- ooh, nothing like that.
Alexis: A man was impaled there once. Does that count for anything?
Shawn: Stop. You know what I mean.
Alexis: [Sighs] In most cases, Shawn, I do know what you mean, but not in this case. You don't like your job? Get another one. Get another damn job. There's plenty of jobs out there -- jobs that don't involve murder.
Shawn: It's not like I'm wasting people left and right.
Alexis: Oh, wow. Well, that clears it all up. You think Sonny is gonna just ask you this one time to kill someone? Trust me -- he's gonna ask you again. And you said you loved me.
Shawn: And I meant it.
Alexis: Then stop working for Sonny!
Shawn: On one condition. You do the same.
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: I'm not sending you out of the country.
Michael: Why not? Look, I-I can work for ELQ International in, like, Dubai or London.
AJ: Stop. Stop. All right? You're my right-hand man. I need you.
Michael: You've got Duke.
AJ: And Duke is awesome. But you, my friend, are my son, and he's no substitute. Michael, come on, this is no time to abandon ship.
Michael: I'm not abandoning ship. I'm just trying to be responsible.
AJ: Okay, look. I get it. But the truth of that matter is that ELQ stock -- it's tanking. Tracy's still on our heels. Michael, I need you.
Michael: I'll still be with you.
AJ: Yeah -- an ocean apart. Let's just -- let's forget about work for a second, all right? Look, the truth is you're not just my son. You're... [Sighs] You're pretty much the only friend I have.
Michael: You got Elizabeth, right?
AJ: Not anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Surprised to see you.
Elizabeth: Lesley said I might find you here.
Nikolas: You were looking for me?
Elizabeth: I wanted to return this. I don't need it anymore.
Nikolas: Oh. So, I take it you spoke to AJ.
Elizabeth: Honestly, I wish I had never heard that confession in the first place.
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: The truth of the matter is that my relationship with Elizabeth might be over before it ever started.
Michael: Why? What happened?
AJ: [Sighs] She found out that I slept with your mother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: I got to know Morgan pretty well when he was staying at my place in New York.
Carly: Yeah, about that. Here's a thought -- why not call his parents?
Ava: He's an adult.
Carly: He's a college student, and he got himself into trouble, and you looked the other way.
Ava: I listened. And it's a good thing I did. That Morgan -- he has a lot to say about his place in his family...or lack thereof.
Carly: Excuse me?
Ava: Yes, he told me all about being shipped off to boarding school -- how he felt like he'd been banished from his home and family.
Carly: My son wasn't banished. I sent him away to protect him.
Ava: Right. From his father's coffee business. And yet here you are at the center of a caffeine-ordered hit. A little hypocritical, no?
Carly: You know absolutely nothing about my son, so don't you dare presume to know --
Franco: She's right, you know -- let's not presume. Let's not guess at all. Let's ask the man in question ourselves.
Carly: What the hell do you think you're doing?
Franco: Children! Can you come back to the grown-up table, please? There's something we'd like to discuss with you. Morgan, it's about your mother.
Morgan: Mom, what's going on?
Franco: Well, this may or may not come as a surprise to you, Morgan, but your mother's made a decision. She has decided --
Carly: I decided that you can stay.
Morgan: What? Seriously?
Carly: Yeah. I mean, this is obviously where you want to be.
Morgan: Yeah, no offense, but that didn't really matter to you before. What changed your mind?
Franco: Well, we did. Didn't we?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: Look, you work for Sonny, too.
Alexis: I'm his lawyer -- not his enforcer. There's a world of difference.
Shawn: Not really.
Alexis: Really.
Shawn: Okay, you may not pull the trigger, but you facilitate for the people who do. You defend them. You put them back on the streets and help them make it possible for them to continue to carry out Sonny's orders -- whatever those orders may be.
Alexis: Listen, I work within a system, and that system says that I do my best to defend while someone else does their best to prosecute. It is a far cry from shooting whoever Sonny decides he doesn't like that week.
Shawn: So, bottom line is, Alexis, you refuse to quit.
Alexis: Let me ask you something. Do you have a moral issue with my job?
Shawn: No.
Alexis: Well, I have one with yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: I'm sorry, but this is weird. You were about to drag me out of here, kicking and screaming. What do they have on you?
Franco: [Chuckles] That's a good one.
Ava: It actually wasn't that hard of a sell. I just told your mom how happy Kiki makes you.
Morgan: I-- I've been telling her that for weeks.
Ava: I explained to Carly that if she truly loves Morgan, she'll let the two of you be together.
Kiki: You really said that?
Ava: We both did.
Morgan: Well, what about, you know, all the stuff he did?
Carly: You know, Morgan, um --
Ava: Yes, you know, I was able to convince Carly that Franco's a changed man. Now, he may still be a work in progress, but if anybody can keep him in line, I can. I do have you wrapped around my little finger, haven't I?
Franco: Yes, you do. You certainly do. You do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: I'm sorry -- you did what with my mom?
AJ: Okay, that's rhetorical, right?
Michael: Yeah, that's rhetorical.
AJ: You and I have definitely got to stop discussing our sex lives while drinking water.
Michael: I can't believe this. You -- you slept with my mom.
AJ: [Sighs] Hey, look on the bright side -- you're not thinking about Kiki right now, are you? Hey, come on. You're not mad, are you?
Michael: I thought you and my mom hated each other.
AJ: Oh, oh, we do -- with a passion. It was just one of those crazy nights.
Michael: So, you guys can't stand each other, yet you sleep together?
AJ: Uh, at least she's not my first cousin.
Michael: [Sighs]
AJ: Too soon. Hey, this is really hitting you.
Michael: Whatever. You guys are adults. You can do whatever you want.
AJ: Hey, look, Michael, it was one time. We both agreed it was a huge mistake. Come here. Listen, listen. Let me tell you what happened. Elizabeth had just dumped me for being overly possessive. I was pissed off. I was starting to spiral, and Carly was there. It meant nothing. It'll never happen again.
Michael: [Sighs] Okay, so, how -- how did Elizabeth find out? Did you -- did you tell her?
AJ: No. No, I have Nikolas to thank for that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: How do you think AJ reacted? He was upset. He assumed you gave me the recording.
Nikolas: Oh, my -- unbelievable. You -- you tell AJ that you found out he slept with Carly, and the first thing he does is blame me? Come on.
Elizabeth: [Sighs] It's not outside the realm of possibility that you would want to make him look bad.
Nikolas: Elizabeth, I never intended for you to even hear that recording. You remember -- Cam hit the button on my phone.
Elizabeth: Just don't.
Nikolas: ""Don't"" what?
Elizabeth: Don't play the innocent victim.
Nikolas: Okay, I'm -- I really don't know what you're talking -- what are you talking about?
Elizabeth: Why didn't you tell me that when AJ and Carly hooked up we weren't together?
Nikolas: I didn't -- I didn't know -- why --
Elizabeth: I thought he cheated on me, Nikolas.
Nikolas: [Sighs] Okay, for the record, I never said that you were together, but it doesn't -- why does that matter?
Elizabeth: It's kind of an important piece of information to leave out. And I think you did it intentionally.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Laura: Please tell me that your father at least managed to congratulate you.
Lulu: Oh, no. He was super-excited about the baby.
Laura: Okay. Then I don't understand.
Lulu: Uh, I went into the suite, and he was there with Tracy, and the vibe was super intense. I got the distinct feeling I was interrupting something. I thought maybe it had to do with the tests that Tracy had at the hospital, but she said that those turned out to be nothing.
Laura: Yeah, Luke told me the same.
Lulu: Yeah, but still there was something off. So, I don't know if the situation with Tracy is worse than they're letting on, or if Dad is covering for her, or...
Laura: Or if Tracy is covering for him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Maybe it was all a lie. Maybe I'm not the Bonnie to your Clyde.
Luke: No, Tracy. You're the best damn Bonnie any Clyde could ever have. You know how I feel about you. You're my... [Sighs] ...You, too. But this life- and-death stuff -- it changes everything.
Tracy: Luke, you need me. I will not let you down.
Luke: [Breathes deeply] And you will not let this go.
Tracy: Oh, congratulations. You're catching on. And may I point out that while we debate this, you're wasting time.
Luke: Yeah, time I don't have. [Sighs] So go. Pack.
Tracy: ""Pack""? You mean it? [Gasps] Oh, this is really happening. Wait. What should I pack?
Luke: A couple of ball gowns and a tiara.
Tracy: [Chuckles]
Luke: Cash, baby -- a whole suitcase full of cash.
Tracy: I'll be right back.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Do you think that Dad is sick?
Laura: I don't know, honey. I ran into him yesterday at the Metro Court. Um, he was sitting there, staring at a computer.
Lulu: Wait. Dad has a computer?
Laura: I know. It's sort of a strange sight.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Laura: But we did have a really nice conversation. Although, I did get a sense that he was being a little bit cagey.
Lulu: Well, how did he look?
Laura: Pale. Almost gray. And he didn't have anything to eat.
Lulu: All right. That's it. I have to catch him before he leaves.
Laura: Leaves? Where's he going?
Lulu: He's going on another one of his mysterious trips, and I didn't press him on it, but I am gonna press him on this.
Laura: Wait for me, then, hon.
Lulu: No, you -- Mom, you're married to Scotty now. Dad is not your problem.
Laura: Honey, we are parents together. That means that we're bonded together for life.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Laura: And if something's wrong with your dad, I want to know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Luke pulls down the shade and sits down to write a note.]
[Pen clicks]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Okay, so we know how Nikolas feels, right? But what about Elizabeth? You said things might be over with her.
AJ: She hasn't dumped me -- I mean, not yet. Said she needed some time to think about it.
Michael: Okay, well, that's something.
AJ: I just hope she's not thinking about it with Nikolas.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Let me make sure I understand this. AJ had sex with Carly while you and AJ were at odds with each other, and according to you... [Chuckles] ...AJ thought that you had dumped him, and when you heard that recording, you think that I should have somehow defended AJ -- that I -- that I should have pointed out that you two were not together at the exact moment he decided to have sex with Carly?
Elizabeth: I think you knew I was building up a head of steam...
Nikolas: No.
Nikolas: Elizabeth, I was just -- I was just trying to --
Elizabeth: Maybe I wouldn't have confronted him.
Nikolas: I was just trying to stay out of it.
Elizabeth: Is that some kind of a joke?
Nikolas: No, it's not a joke. I want you for myself. You know that. Any judgment one way or the other about you and AJ would have come off as self- serving.
Elizabeth: No, it would have come off as the truth.
Nikolas: Yeah. All right, so... [Chuckles] So now that you know that AJ didn't technically cheat on you, have you guys decided to patch things up?
Elizabeth: No, I told him that I needed time to think.
Nikolas: Well, I'm not gonna sit here and pretend that I want you to give AJ another chance, but it's up to you. You can do what you want.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: I've told you what I need to stay in this relationship. Those are my terms.
Shawn: Take 'em or leave 'em, huh?
Alexis: If that's the way you want to see it, yep.
Shawn: You know, I've never been a big fan of ultimatums, especially from a woman I'm involved with.
Alexis: Then there's nothing left to discuss. We're done.
Shawn: You know, Alexis, one of these days, you're gonna let me finish. Look, I love you, and I don't want to lose you. So, if those are your terms, then I'll take 'em.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kiki: Stop! Stop! Please stop before I regurgitate my lunch.
Franco: Ew.
Kiki: Ew -- not ew. Me, ew you. You're the ew.
Franco: Well, we're just so happy to be back together. [Chuckling] It's not like we can help ourselves.
Ava: No, no. Sweetheart. Please.
Carly: ""Sweetheart."" Wow. Is that really how you see him?
Franco: Well, is that a problem?
Carly: Well, before, I only had to deal with you. Now I have to deal with you and Ava, and she thinks of you as a sweetheart.
Morgan: Hey, I-I thought you were okay with this.
Carly: I am.
Morgan: You don't have to worry, Mom -- I'll be fine.
Carly: You better be, 'cause if you're not, I'm holding these two personally responsible.
Franco: She worries too much. We're gonna be fine, right? Look at us -- we're one big, happy family.
Kiki: Hey, Father Dearest, cool it with the ""Kumbaya"" stuff, okay?
Ava: I'll work on him.
Franco: You two kids go back to doing whatever it is that you two kids do, okay?
Carly: [Exhales sharply]
Morgan: Thanks for letting me stay.
Carly: Mm-hmm.
Morgan: Again.
Carly: I love you.
Morgan: I promise you're not gonna regret it.
Carly: Okay.
Morgan: Okay.
Carly: Yeah. You know what? You guys may have won this battle, but the war isn't over. I will figure out what game you're playing, and when I do, you better watch out.
[Door slams]
Ava: That was fabulous. [Chuckling] We played her like a fiddle. We bested that woman and scored points with our daughter at the very same time. I think we make a good team, after all.
Franco: Yeah, we sure do. There's just one problem. I'm not convinced Carly's behind both of the shootings.
Ava: What do you mean?
Franco: Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure one of the shooters was Carly's, but I think that the other one...was you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: [Inhales deeply]
Alexis: We have a house full of people.
Shawn: Yeah. Yeah, you're right. I should go.
Alexis: Okay. Just to be clear, we can't be together unless you quit working for Sonny.
Shawn: Look, don't worry, okay? I know exactly what to do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: I got to be honest. I'm kind of freaking out. You know, this strain between me and Elizabeth -- this could be exactly the opening that Nikolas has been waiting for.
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: Tracy, please, don't tell Elizabeth I slept with Carly.
Tracy: Too bad. I think Elizabeth needs to know you and Carly engaged in some steamy hate-sex.
Nikolas: [Sighs]
[Taps table]
[Cell phone beeps as Nikolas hits the delete button]
[SCENE_BREAK]
AJ: Nikolas may be pompous as hell, but he's not stupid. He could use my mistake as a way of getting --
Michael: Hey, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: Hi, Michael.
Michael: I guess I should go make some phone calls. All right. Good to see you.
Elizabeth: You, too.
AJ: I'm...I'm really glad you're here. I mean, unless you've come to tell me that it's over.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Luke! I scrounged up as much cash as I could. That part was actually very easy. However, packing when you don't know where you're going -- that was a challenge. Is it gonna be hot? Cold? Humid? Dry? Clyde? [Sighs]
Luke: ""You are my partner in crime...""
Tracy: [Sighs]
Luke: .""..Bonnie to my Clyde. But if you'll recall, those two ended badly. Like I said, my goose may be cooked already, but yours, darling, is still alive and kicking. If anything ever happened to you, I'd never forgive myself. Try to understand, Spanky. This is something I have to do alone. Catch you on the flip side. Luke. P.S., I'm counting on you to keep this under your hat.""
[Knock on door]","Lulu tells Nikolas and Laura that she is having a daughter. She reveals that Nikolas was shot because she refused to have sex with Stavros. Nikolas tells her not to blame herself for his father's actions. Lulu tells Laura that she thinks something is off about Luke and Tracy. She wonders if Luke is keeping a secret about Tracy's health. Laura wonders if it is the other way around. Laura reveals that Luke was pale and seemed evasive when she saw him at the Metro Court. Luke tells Tracy that she can't go with him to find Jerry Jacks. She says he is more important to her than winning her war with AJ is. He tells her to go pack and to bring lots of cash. When she returns, he is gone. He has left a note saying that he could never forgive himself if anything happened to her because of him. He says he is counting on her to keep it secret. She answers his door to Laura and Lulu.",summ_screen
"Elizabeth: Ms. Gilbert is currently stable, but as expected, her system is compromised by the advanced state of the AIDS virus.
Patrick: She's alive today. That's all that matters.
Elizabeth: Because of you.
Alan: I heard about the incident in the O.R.
Patrick: So you know that I pricked myself during the procedure?
Robin: And as I explained, if Patrick would've stopped to wash his hands, the patient would've died.
Alan: I'm not here to criticize you, but your patient has end-stage AIDS and you've been exposed. So you need to be tested immediately for HIV and for Hep B and C.
Robin: Which you have a higher risk of contracting.
Patrick: How long for results?
Alan: 24 hours. But in the meantime, I strongly recommend you start post- exposure prophylaxes.
Robin: P.E.P. -- anti-retroviral drugs.
Patrick: Yep. Whatever's necessary.
Alan: Okay. Exam room three, 10 minutes.
Patrick: Okay.
Alan: Elizabeth, I'm going to need you.
Robin: Patrick?
Patrick: You don't need to baby-sit me. I'm going to be fine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Alfred --
Alfred: Hmm?
Nikolas: We need to discuss this sudden interest you've taken in my social life.
Alfred: I understand. You're about to take me to task for my matchmaking attempts with your ex-wife.
Nikolas: Actually, I was going to thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Dr. Lainey started laying in on me, talking to me about things she shouldn't be talking to me about. I don't care how many -- how many certificates she has on the wall.
Emily: Do you want to tell me?
Sonny: Yeah, I'll tell you. Dr. Winters says that it's my mother's fault that my stepfather beat me, that she should've protected me -- like anybody knows what happened all those years ago. I got mad -- how can you blame me? And you know what Dr. Winters says?
Emily: Uh-uh.
Sonny: Dose up the medication.
Emily: I'm sure it's not meant to punish you. Dr. Winters is committed to -- to getting you better.
Sonny: To what, doping me up? I got -- I have a temper. I know that. Right.
Emily: Yeah, your temper is the reason you need to stay in therapy, Sonny. You've lived through so much.
Sonny: Right. Right. And I survived it.
Emily: Yes.
Sonny: Right.
Emily: You did. But the little boy inside of you is still suffering. Can't -- can't you accept the reality of what happened to you?
Sonny: So you feel the same way? That it's my mother's fault that that pig hit her and me and --
Emily: Please don't put words in my mouth. I'm not --
Sonny: You know, I don't care how many years of therapy I have to go through, how many bottles of lithium I have to take, I will never blame my mother. And not you or anybody else will judge her.
Carly: Sonny -- stop. Hey -- you need to calm down. I realize you might've had a hard session with Lainey, but that doesn't give you the right to come here and take it out on Emily.
Emily: I don't need you to protect me from Sonny, Carly, and please don't blame this on the therapy. It's just going to give him another excuse to quit.
Sonny: Okay, you know, don't talk to Carly like you're in charge of my life, because you're not.
Emily: Stop treating me like I'm the enemy, because I'm trying to get you help.
Emily: We get it, Sonny. You hate therapy. Well, guess what -- so does everybody else who's ever had to go through it. But you get the work done. You take an active role in your own well-being instead of raging out of control and punishing the people who are trying to help you.
Sonny: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to --
Emily: Yeah, you're always sorry -- not enough. You're not stumbling around in the dark anymore. You know what's wrong with you, you know how to manage it. Stop cowering in the closet. You're not a child. Come out and take control of your life before you wreck it for good.
Carly: Who knew? The mouse roars.
Sonny: Don't start.
Carly: I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with Emily. She's right.
Sonny: I agree.
Carly: You do?
Sonny: Yeah. She -- she deserves a lot more than I've been handing out. Something's got to change.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: I loathe to admit it, but I have enjoyed the time Emily spent here at your instigation.
Alfred: Hmm. Does that mean I have your permission to lure the former Mrs. Cassadine here as often as inspiration allows?
Nikolas: As tempting as your offer may sound, it wouldn't be fair for me to impose on Emily's good nature for any lack that I may be feeling in my life.
Alfred: Hmm. Sensitive history aside, your son still needs a mother.
[John coos]
Colleen: There's my favorite guy. Give Colleen that special smile. You know me, don't you, sweetheart? It's a beautiful day.
Nikolas: Mm-hmm.
Colleen: I thought I'd take John for a walk through the meadow.
Nikolas: Yeah, that sounds good.
Colleen: Make it even better and join us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Hey, I am so sorry. I know you've been waiting for the parole documents. The courthouse elevator stalled on me twice this morning. Someone's either got it out for me, or it's just, you know, dangerous.
Lucky: Okay, I'll call maintenance.
Sam: Okay. All right, I'm off.
Lucky: Hey, Sam? A file that connects Jason with the Escobars went missing. Stuff around here gets misplaced all the time. So if that file --
[Sam sighs]
Lucky: Were to turn up, say, in that stack that you just dropped off, no one would question it.
Sam: So you think that I stole that file to protect Jason?
Lucky: No, that's not what I'm saying.
Sam: Well, I got your drift anyway. You're not very subtle, and you're not very well informed, either. Jason broke up with me -- unceremoniously, I might add -- so I'm not exactly motivated to risk my new job to protect him. And it doesn't really matter what kind of incriminating evidence you have in that file, the police department has never been able to pin anything on him. And I don't think they -- you -- ever will.
Lucky: What, because he's innocent, or because he's good at covering up his tracks?
Sam: Either way, Jason doesn't need me to protect him.
Lucky: I'm sorry if I offended you. I just thought you might want to know that Jason's off his game.
Sam: Whoa, wait a minute. What do you mean by that?
Lucky: Because Manny shot Jason. I had to save Jason's life.
Sam: Wait a minute. You don't seriously believe that, do you?
Lucky: Why are you looking like you've never even heard this before? It was all over the news. I shot and killed Manny. I even got a promotion --
Sam: Whoa, whoa, whoa. When you went onto that roof, Jason and Manny were already fighting, right?
Lucky: Jason was wounded.
Sam: Did they see you?
Lucky: No, not at first.
Sam: Not at first? Because they were still wrapped up in the moment. They were only worried about who would survive.
Lucky: So what?
Sam: ""So what?"" Jason -- it doesn't matter how much pain he was in or how hurt he was. He wasn't going to leave that roof until Manny was dead.
Lucky: Well, now it's my turn to ask what you're implying. You don't think I shot Manny?
Sam: I'm not saying that. You could've shot Manny. I don't think Manny died in your hands.
Lucky: I was there and I know what happened.
Sam: And I know Jason. He knew what a threat Manny was to everyone that he loved. He wasn't going to leave that roof until the threat was removed.
Lucky: Jason tell you that?
Sam: No, he didn't have to. Because Jason always does what he says --
Lucky: Right.
Sam: Even when it hurts.
Lucky: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alfred: Well, I'm glad we caught you.
Nikolas: ""We""?
Alfred: Miss Emily is here -- of her own volition, sir.
Nikolas: Hi.
Emily: Hi.
Nikolas: This is a nice surprise.
Emily: Yeah, I should've called first.
Nikolas: No, no, no --
Colleen: We were just about to take a walk.
Emily: Oh, okay. No, I -- I won't interrupt your plans. Um -- I just had a disagreeable few hours and I needed a dose of innocence to cheer me up.
Nikolas: Oh, okay. Well, we got plenty of that. Colleen, take the rest of the afternoon off. Emily and I will -- we'll take John. Come here, buddy. It'll give us a chance to take a look at the new stables.
Colleen: Oh, of course.
Nikolas: See you.
Emily: Bye.
Alfred: Mark my words -- those two will be a couple again in a matter of months.
[Colleen sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I know Emily doesn't seem very strong, but I tell you what, she's a lot stronger than people give her credit for. She never folded. She went against everybody, including Jason, her family -- even you. She gave -- you know, she gave me all she had, and it's not her fault that I was too scared to hold up my end of the deal.
Carly: What were you afraid of?
Sonny: I was afraid that I was going to do what I -- what I just did -- get angry or -- everything that you and Jason warned me about. Emily -- you know, she was the brave one. I had feelings for her, I could not own them. She just said it straight out, no pretense, no games. But I knew eventually I would wreck her, that she should not be with a man like me. And I got to tell you something. The minute I opened my heart to her, I let the sickness in. Now, that's wrong, twisted. Why would I do that?
Carly: You're asking me?
Sonny: Yeah, yeah.
Carly: The queen of self-destruction? God created therapy for people like us, Sonny.
Sonny: You think I should stay with it?
Carly: Yeah, I do.
Sonny: Maybe you're right. Sitting with Lainey an hour at a time, taking medication like a good little boy could level me out. I don't think so, but possibly. Okay. I tell you what, one thing I do know for sure, I will never be an easy person to live with. Not the kind of man, the kind of ""prince"" Emily deserves.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alan: Thank you, Elizabeth. Will you get that to the lab?
Elizabeth: Right away.
Patrick: I didn't get a chance to thank you. You did amazing work in the O.R. You didn't flinch once, and I know it was a big risk to have us all in there.
Elizabeth: Well, it's a privilege to assist you under any circumstance. You're an amazing doctor.
Patrick: What now?
Alan: Well, if you test positive, we'll get you on to a protocol right away.
Patrick: If I'm negative?
Alan: You will still continue to take the anti-retroviral drugs for another four weeks. Then in January, we'll test you again just as a precautionary measure. The good news is -- if there is such a thing -- is that 99% of the people who come up positive will do so in the first six months. Hey, try not to worry, Patrick. I'm going to get this prescription in.
Robin: Hey.
Patrick: You don't have to keep popping in. I'm sure there's patients worse off than me that could use your pushy bedside manner.
Robin: I was just checking on you. I thought if you wanted to, we could talk. If you need to be alone, that's okay.
Patrick: I was going to say that alone would be good, but I could really use your company.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait! Hold the elevator! Oh, gosh. Oh, unbelievable. I'm sorry -- no, I got it.
Jason: That's all right.
Sam: Oh, you're kidding me, right? I must be wearing a path. Why? Why?
Jason: You dropped this.
[Elevator stops]
Sam: Oh. Can this day get any worse? Don't answer that, please.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You know, I've never been a fan of the Sonny/Emily combo platter. It's not like her to go off on you like she was when I walked in the door. So that tells me there's something deeper going on. Want to talk about it?
Sonny: Well, I'm kind of all talked out right now. First it was Lainey, then Emily, and I just--
Carly: So you guys were arguing over something that started in your therapy session?
Sonny: You're not going to let go of this, are you?
Carly: No.
Sonny: Okay.
Carly: So you might as well humor me.
Sonny: All right. Oh -- Lainey upped up -- she wanted me to take more medication and I kind of fought her on it.
Carly: Why?
Sonny: Why? Because I -- I decided to take the medication so it could control my emotions. I don't want to take it and then not feel anything at all.
Carly: Lainey is a good therapist. She's not trigger-happy when it comes to prescribing medication. If she says she needs to up your dosage, then maybe she does, and you need to go with it, Sonny.
Sonny: Oh, I don't know.
Carly: You need to find someone to trust while you're going through this.
Sonny: Okay.
Carly: Stay open, trust your shrink, work the program, okay? It's the only way you're going to fix what's broken.
Sonny: Some things can't be fixed.
Carly: Like what?
Sonny: I don't know.
Carly: Like what? What's going on?
Sonny: Like what happened to my mother. Lainey says to me that it -- it was my mother's fault that my stepfather beat the hell out of me. That if I should be mad at anybody, it should be my mother.
Carly: Maybe she has a point.
Sonny: Okay, don't -- you don't -- you don't want to go there, okay?
Carly: I used to wonder myself why you were never mad at Adela.
Sonny: I'm warning you, don't point fingers at my mother for this.
Carly: Okay, well, how about this? It's a good thing I never met her, because I would've kicked her butt to Buffalo and back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Robin: So, Alan's putting you on PEP?
Patrick: I think so. Ahem. Honestly, I have no idea what I agreed to.
Robin: Well, you're in shock.
Patrick: Yeah.
Robin: It'll pass.
Patrick: It's kind of different for me, huh?
Robin: Hmm?
Patrick: Contemplating my mortality? I can honestly say I've never given it a second thought, even after the liver transplant.
Robin: Well, that is the beauty of a doctor's psyche -- we live on the line between life and death every day and assume that it'll never happen to us.
Patrick: Hey, I guess we have to live that way. Otherwise, we'd be paralyzed. Can I pick your brain?
Robin: Sure.
Patrick: After the initial shock wears off, what can I expect?
Robin: Oh, lots of fun stuff -- denial, paranoia, anger -- um -- regret, fear. And then acceptance kind of creeps in, which will help prepare you for whatever should happen.
Patrick: What about a reaction to meds?
Robin: Oh, I'd keep a little barf bag with you at all times.
Patrick: Charming.
Robin: There are worse things, actually, like not knowing if you're infected, or trying to ignore it so it'll go away. But you are doing the right thing by being proactive about it. The anti-retroviral medication can work.
Patrick: I wish there had been an option for you.
Robin: Me, too. I have to go do rounds.
Patrick: Yeah.
Robin: I will come back when I'm finished.
[Patrick sighs]
Elizabeth: Hey.
Patrick: Hey.
Elizabeth: Your blood work is in the lab, and my shift is over.
Patrick: Good. Go home and get some rest. You deserve it.
Elizabeth: I feel like I need to say something, I just don't know what.
Patrick: Wow. That's a change for you.
Elizabeth: Gee, thanks.
Patrick: Thank you. It's the thought that counts. Go home, get some rest, tell Lucky what happened. I'm sure he'll agree that I'm hands-off now. You okay?
Elizabeth: Yeah. Yeah.
Patrick: Honestly, if there's something you want to talk about, I could really use the distraction.
Elizabeth: Okay. It -- it's Lucky. He's -- um -- he's kind of in a weird place right now. It's like he's balanced on the edge of an abyss, and I'm afraid it wouldn't take much to push him over.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Maintenance realizes there's a problem with this elevator, but they need to get a special fuse.
Sam: Well, hello? Have they ever heard of an ""out of order"" sign?
Jason: It's the courthouse -- nothing works right here.
[Sam sighs]
Jason: Might as well relax. We could be here for a while.
Sam: ""For a while."" Yeah, sure, why not? That's kind of the day I've been having, actually. I spilled coffee on my new outfit before I even left the house. And then I -- and then I was going to work and I had to detour off and I had to go all through this road construction. It made me 20 minutes late to work, and then I got to work and I broke a heel in probate and I had to put on really uncomfortable shoes -- these ones, actually -- and they're killing my feet. And then I was accused of stealing confidentialities, and now I'm stuck in the elevator with my security-risk ex, who everybody thinks I'm covering for. And if that's not enough, I have to take my G.E.D. test tomorrow, yes, and I haven't studied for anything, no. So I'm probably going to fail. Would you mind if I scream, because you're just standing here being all calm and insufferable.
[Sam sighs]
Jason: I can't fix the elevator. I definitely don't know anything about your shoes, but maybe I could help you pass your test.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: It took me a long time to realize how badly you were abused, mainly because you didn't like talking about your childhood.
Sonny: Mm-hmm.
Carly: But every time you did, it was always about Deke and how he beat you and how he locked you in the closet. And I used to wonder if Adela even knew what was going on. Then I had two kids of my own and I realized there's no way she couldn't have known.
Sonny: That piece of crap was beating her, too.
Carly: Okay. And?
Sonny: ""And?""
Carly: I realize that Adela was abused. That comes with a whole different mindset. But why didn't she grab you and get you the hell out of there? Why didn't she fight, for god's sake? You used to tell me things, and I would wonder, ""Where the hell is his mother?"" I used to picture Michael and Morgan screaming their heads off while some pig was pounding on them, and I couldn't even visualize it, Sonny. Because you know what I would've done? I would've grabbed a skillet of bacon grease and thrown it in his face, and then turned around and beat him with it. Because there's no way I would let anyone hit my kids and then live to do it again.
Sonny: My mother wasn't like you, Carly. She wasn't strong.
Carly: You're as strong as you need to be, Sonny.
Sonny: Well, that's -- that's -- my mother used to say that. Now, I -- I mean, she -- she used to say ""We're as strong as we need to be.""
Carly: And that's a load. She should've been strong before you had the hell beat out of you. You can yell and scream at me or you can throw things at me -- I don't care. I'm going to say it anyway. You might as well have been alone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: He's a wonder every day, huh?
Emily: Yeah.
Nikolas: Are you sure you're up to see that mare?
Emily: I really want to. I just don't know if we should take John to the stables -- the horses might scare him.
Nikolas: No, no --
Emily: Here you go, buddy. Oh, goodness. There we go.
[Emily gasps]
Emily: Here we go.
Nikolas: Good boy.
[Emily laughs]
Nikolas: Cassadine men aren't afraid of horses. Telling bedtime stories -- that's a different issue, huh?
[Emily laughs]
Nikolas: I'm going to put this --
Emily: Well, John won't have that problem for a long time. He has you for that. Shall we?
Nikolas: Yeah.
Emily: Here we go. Okay.
Nikolas: Here we go.
Emily: Bye-bye.
Nikolas: Alfred will keep an eye on him, too. Let's go.
Emily: Okay.
Colleen: This isn't good, little one. Your father could end up with that -- snip, and your great-grandma wouldn't like that at all. Now that I'm getting to know Nikolas, I'm not sure I like it, either, so we have to do something to convince Nikolas that you're not that safe in Miss Emily's care. Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Hey. I thought you were on duty for a couple more hours.
Lucky: Yeah, well, I left -- not that it matters. I don't even deserve to call myself a cop.
Elizabeth: Where did that come from?
Lucky: There was no bullet wound found in Manny when he died, which means the shot I fired must've missed. You know that little shiny medal that they gave me and promotion to detective? It was all based on lies. I didn't kill Manny. Jason did.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Can't be here. I can't go through with this like this -- with the way things are or the way things aren't. I'm not really -- I just want to go home right now. Okay. Fine. You want to quiz me? Quiz me.
Jason: Oh, okay. What's -- what's your worst subject?
Sam: I don't know. Gee, pick one, any one -- science. We'll start with science.
Jason: Science. Okay. ""The prefixes of alkalines that are higher than four use traditional Latin what?"" What? Is it too -- easy? Hard?
Sam: I have no clue what the answer is. I'm not even sure I understand the question.
Jason: Okay.
Sam: Ugh, gosh. Of course, this is it, you know? Sam McCall trying to conquer -- conquer the world. I -- I must've forgotten the basic rule of my life -- I never get what I want.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: What was my mother supposed to do? Deke was a cop, everybody -- everybody thought that he was the greatest guy in the world. If she had left him, he'd have put out an A.P., and he'd have found us, assuming we even got to the bus station, and I got to tell you something. If my mother had embarrassed Deke or made him look like a thug in front of the entire town, he'd have made our life a living hell. Or let's say she fought back, picked up a skillet like -- like you said you would've done, or, God forbid, killed him? His brotherhood would've sent my mother to prison, and then where would I have been?
Carly: There are ways around things, Sonny.
Sonny: Yeah.
Carly: Did Adela ever try and get help?
Sonny: No.
Carly: Did she go to counseling?
Sonny: Counseling -- that's -- that's something that was -- only rich people did. There was no counseling in my -- in my neighborhood. What you did was you shut your mouth, and you dealt with the issues in-house.
Carly: Okay, so tell me how that works -- on a daily basis.
Sonny: What?
Carly: Did Adela lie? Say the bruises and the welts were caused by you both being so clumsy? All the absences at school were from colds and the flu?
Sonny: Yeah.
Carly: But I thought your mother loved you, Sonny.
Sonny: My mother was scared. You got to understand that.
Carly: Here's what I understand. Your mother went to her grave protecting Deke with a lie, and did absolutely nothing to protect an innocent little boy. You blame Mike for abandoning you? Your mother abandoned you and she never even left the house.
Sonny: She loved me.
Carly: Then why didn't she fight for you?
Sonny: I don't know. She -- she could have, I guess. I -- I couldn't -- I couldn't do it myself. Um -- why didn't she fight for me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alan: This is the full four-week regimen.
Patrick: What about my position here?
Alan: I expect you to carry on as usual. You're going to have to take extra precaution, but the chances of you passing on the virus to a patient is minimal -- that's even if you test positive.
Alan's voice: I'd recommend anti-viral therapy and we must start it immediately -- AZT. It means you would take six tablets a day for two weeks. I must tell you, there are some side effects -- headaches, nausea -- but most patients find it manageable. In two weeks, we'll run another blood test. If your blood test is okay, we'll consider adding another drug. In the meantime, we can't afford to lose you, Patrick. You're an exceptional surgeon. We all need you here. You keep your chin up.
Patrick: Thanks, Alan.
Patrick: Well, tomorrow I'll either be bending over a patient or a bucket.
Robin: Or both. Hopefully, not at the same time.
Patrick: I understand you a lot better now. Although, the risk of me giving it to a patient is incalculable, there's that feeling that you know it's inside of you. You could be that less than 1%.
Robin: But it is manageable. You just incorporate the new way, and eventually it becomes who you are.
Patrick: Wow.
Robin: So if you're infected -- and I -- I pray to god that you're not -- you will find a way to deal with this and you will never let it hold you back.
Patrick: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: She's a beauty, isn't she?
Emily: Yeah, I can understand why you absolutely had to have her.
Nikolas: Yeah. What's wrong? Where's John?
Colleen: In his room. He -- he's okay -- now.
Nikolas: ""Now""? What do you mean, ""now""? Colleen, what's wrong? What happened to John? Where is he?
Colleen: I found John asleep face-down in the bassinet. Babies can smother and die that way; it can cause SIDS.
Emily: Oh, my God. I'm -- I'm so sorry. I -- I could've sworn I put John on his back.
Nikolas: No, it's -- it's okay. No harm done, it's all right.
Emily: Oh, well, I'm grateful that -- that you came in when you did. I don't know what I -- I would've done if I'd harmed that beautiful boy. I swear, Nikolas, this will never happen again.
Nikolas: No, of course not. It's -- no, it's okay.
Emily: My God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: I'm no hero. I'm no super cop. I can't even manage a single shot across the roof.
Elizabeth: Well, maybe -- maybe your bullet didn't hit Manny, but by you showing up, the sound of your shot, it created a distraction --
Lucky: What --
Elizabeth: So that Jason could throw Manny off the roof.
Lucky: They don't hand out medals for that.
Elizabeth: I'm sorry. You're still my hero. Isn't that enough?
Lucky: Yeah, I guess it'll have to be.
Elizabeth: Baby, I'm sorry. Come here. What's this? Are you still taking these?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Cosine equals B over C.
Jason: That's right
Sam: Oh.
Jason: I mean, you've only missed the first one. This -- you're doing good. Good job.
Sam: Yeah, but -- don't be nice, please. Alexis is always nice and it drives me crazy because I know it's just an act. My mother thinks I'm a bimbo, you know, and why wouldn't she? Because she is an intellectual with degrees all over the wall. She does the Sunday crossword with a pen, and I -- I don't even have a high school diploma.
Jason: Who cares what she thinks? I mean, look at what you've accomplished on your own. You're a survivor. You live by your wits, you supported yourself, you made a life. Sam, this is just -- this is just a test you're going to pass because you can do anything that you set your mind to.
Sam: I can't have you back, can I?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Sonny sighs]
Sonny: I don't want to go through this process and end up hating my mother. She was a -- a good person and a generous, kind heart. She did love me.
Carly: I know.
Sonny: Maybe she wasn't strong enough -- I don't know -- smart enough, brave enough. But it doesn't -- it doesn't make her a bad person.
Carly: I never said Adela was bad. In many ways, she was a saint. But you need to look at the whole picture if you want to be able to get any clarity. Everything you are today came of age in that apartment, Sonny, in that closet, with those people. And if you want to figure out what drives you, you need to see them both as they were -- neither demonized nor idolized.
Sonny: Other than my mother, you were -- you were the person who influenced my life the most. It's kind of ironic because you two couldn't be more different. She was gentle, you're like a bulldozer and --
[Sonny laughs]
Sonny: And she was quiet, and you're, like, the noisiest person on the planet.
[Carly laughs]
Carly: Thank you.
Sonny: No, I'm just -- it's just that I'm starting to figure out that the definition of a good woman is not somebody who's -- who's just sweet and nice and all that kind of thing. You need to have some fire and you have to be able to stand up and you have to be able to protect your children when -- you know, at any cost. Whew. I've -- I've kind of done a disservice, kind of been quick to judge with you, because I had preconceived notions and -- you -- you're an amazing woman, and my -- my children are -- are very lucky to have you as their mother.
Carly: Thank you. That means a lot to me.
Sonny: You know, I mean, you -- you took a big chance coming here, making me see what I didn't want to see. I mean, why, did you think that it wouldn't turn out ugly?
Carly: Because I know you. And whether you realize it or not, you're ready to get better. I just was along for the process. I want to make something clear. I have never doubted in my mind, ever, that your mother didn't love you. I know that she would want you to be happy and she wouldn't want you to think about all the bad things that happened to her, and she wouldn't want you to think about what she did or she didn't do. She'd want you to be whole, Sonny, and she would want you to be happy. You have to make the choice.
[NEXT_ON]
Elizabeth: Have you been taking these pills the entire time?
Lucky: You set me up! All you really wanted to do was bust me.
Jason: Don't think I ever stopped loving you.
Sam: I miss us.
Jason: So do I.
Carly: You were wonderful to me -- I knew I loved you.
Sonny: You don't have to leave.","Nik thanks Alfred for his matchmaking, but says he does not want to impose on Emily. Emily blows up at Sonny for yelling at her about how hard therapy is, and Carly backs Em up. Sonny admits that he can never be as strong as Emily or the prince she needs. When Carly finds out what's wrong; that Lainey said that it might be his mother's fault that he was beaten and he needs more meds, she says Lainey's right, and she'd have kicked Sonny's mother's butt into next week for putting up with the beatings he endured. Sam tells Lucky that he will never catch Jason, and that Jason killed Manny. Emily runs to Wyndermere after her confrontation with Sonny, to Alfred's delight, Nik's pleasure, and Colleen's consternation. Patrick deals with the aftermath of his exposure to AIDS with Robin's help. Sam crams for her GED. Liz discovers Lucky is taking drugs. Colleen makes it appear that Emily endangered John. Carly is able to get through to Sonny.",summ_screen
"Sam: Hi. This message is for Dr. Finn. It's Sam McCall. Dr. Finn, if you could call me back as soon as possible with that test result, um -- as you know, it's going to affect decisions that I have to make, so just call me as soon as possible. Okay. Thank you. Hey.
Elizabeth: Hi. I was just dropping Jake off.
Sam: Oh. Um, are you going in to work?
Elizabeth: Yeah.
Sam: Okay, uh, I'll probably see you there, then.
Elizabeth: You're going back to the hospital? Is everything okay?
Sam: [Sighs] I'm -- I'm not sure yet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: [Groans]
[Monitor beeping]
Laura: Kevin?
Kevin: [Grunts] Morning.
Laura: Hey. What are you doing?
Kevin: Ow!
Laura: Oh.
Kevin: I'm gonna take a walk. I've been in this bed for days, and I'm sick of this damn room.
Laura: No, no, no. You've been -- ow. That hurts, right?
Kevin: Yeah.
Laura: That's because you've been shot, and you're still recuperating.
Kevin: [Sighs]
Laura: Besides, you're all hooked up here to all these things.
Kevin: All right, oh -- hey.
Laura: You can't --
Kevin: Hey, I know you. You saved my life. I hope you realize that.
Laura: [Laughs] Yeah, I still can't believe it really. I actually cut a bullet out of your shoulder.
Kevin: Yeah, which means I owe you a little bit of thanks, I-I-I think. Thank you. Thank you for that. Thank you for everything you did for me.
Laura: You actually sang my praises quite a bit... [Chuckles] When you were drifting in and out.
Kevin: I did?
Laura: Yeah.
Kevin: On the plane? Hm. That's -- that's a bit of a blur for me.
Laura: So, you don't remember anything you said to me on the plane?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: I hate you, Scott Baldwin. And I hate you, Morgan. First night in my own bed in weeks, and I couldn't sleep, because you think you're gonna marry my daughter. [Sighs]
[Gunshot echoes]
Ava: Nikolas!
[Doorknob rattles]
[Lockbox clicks]
[Lock clicks]
Ava: [Gasps] [Sighs] Holt. [Sighs] What are you doing breaking into my place, huh?
Holt: Uh, I was worried. The doorman said the neighbors reported shouting last night, and nobody answered when I rang the doorbell.
Ava: I had ear plugs in. I couldn't sleep. You know, I don't believe that my neighbors or my doorman called you to check on me. So why are you here?
Holt: We need to talk about your brother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Guard: Up and at 'em, Jerome.
Julian: [Sighs] Yeah. I figured they'd transfer me to Pentonville before I even got convicted. Oh, at least that place is climate controlled.
Guard: Hey, quit whining. Your attorney is here to speak to you.
Julian: What do you want, Scotty? [Sighs] You're here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: That morning rush wasn't fun.
Aaron: Mm-hmm.
Kristina: But I guess you can't complain too much about doing good business. I know it'd make my dad happy.
Aaron: Yeah, we're running kind of low on napkins over here.
Kristina: Okay. I'll go get some. Um... you know, I'm -- I'm really proud of how we've made this place a success.
Aaron: Could you, um, grab some stirrers while you're at it, please?
Kristina: Is this really how you want things to go from now on? You ignore me except to talk shop?
Aaron: Well, uh, we don't have to work the same shifts if you don't want. You know, you could do mornings and early afternoons. I'll take late afternoons and evenings. And we don't have to talk at all.
Kristina: What I want is to clear the air. Instead of avoiding each other, let's talk about what I did to you and why.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: I can't believe this. I mean, do the girls know you're here?
Alexis: I'd like to have a conversation with him. Uh, inside the cell, please, not with the bars in between. I know what I'm doing.
[Lock rattles, clicks]
[Door closes, lock clicks]
Julian: That means a lot to me, you know, that you'd want to come inside my cell without the protection of bars.
Alexis: It's an important conversation. I wanted to have it personally.
Julian: I suppose you want my signature, but I... [Sighs] I just don't know if I'm ready to give up on us yet.
Alexis: I don't want you to sign the papers.
Julian: But at the courthouse, after my arraignment, you said our marriage was over.
Alexis: I want you to tear them up. I still want to be your wife.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: Julian already asked me to help him escape. And I'll tell you what I told him. I can't do it.
Holt: But you are head of the Jerome family now.
Ava: [Chuckles] No. I can see why you would jump to that conclusion, but, no. I'm not. Just like I told my brother, I'm out. I'm out of the business. My only job now is to take care of my daughters, to keep them safe, even from their own bad decisions.
Holt: Your brother is family, too.
Ava: Holt. I can't be a part of any plan to help my brother escape and flee the country. But if someone were to take it upon themselves to make that happen, I wouldn't be opposed. Do you understand?
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: You still want to be my wife? And nobody's fighting you on this?
Alexis: Everybody's fighting me on it. The girls are threatening to cut me off, but I-I can't give up. I-I know that there's something more to this, and I can't give up because I still love you.
Julian: Alexis, I hurt you. I...
Alexis: We hurt each other.
Julian: But you -- [Sighs] You said I crossed the line, that we couldn't go back. How can you possibly forgive me?
Alexis: I will manage to get you out of here, and then we are gonna go someplace where nobody knows us -- no history, no mob, just us -- and we will figure this out. We'll start over.
Julian: [Sighs] That sounds wonderful to me.
Alexis: I can't live without you.
[As they kiss, Julian wakes up from his dream.]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Commissioner.
Jordan: Alexis, wait. Uh... I know that your hearing for the Bar Association is today. I just -- I just wanted to wish you good luck.
Alexis: Let's put it this way -- if you need any legal advice, you should ask me right now, because as of tomorrow, I may not be an attorney anymore.
Jordan: Listen, I know that I came pretty hard at you during the investigation, but you have to know you were never our real target. Our goal was to get Julian to confess.
Alexis: I understand.
Jordan: And in the end, I mean, you wore a wire. You got Julian to confess. That's got to mean something with the bar.
Alexis: The bar is gonna focus on my failure to act. I knew that Julian ordered the hit on Duke Lavery. I knew that it was a conflict of interest when I took the case for Carlos. And yet, I did it anyway. It's a breach of ethics.
Jordan: At the very least, Julian is out of your life. You never have to worry about feeling threatened by him again.
Alexis: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I didn't say anything to Danny, because I didn't want him to get scared, but Jason had to spend the night at GH for observation.
Elizabeth: Why? What's wrong with him?
Sam: They think that he may have contracted malaria in Greece.
Elizabeth: Oh.
Sam: Yeah.
Elizabeth: Oh, I had no idea. Well, what about you? You've -- you've been with him.
Sam: Yeah, I don't know. I'm waiting for my test results, but I got to tell you -- I'm starting to get a little freaked out about it, because what if I pass it along to my child?
Elizabeth: Oh, I can put your mind at ease about Danny. Malaria isn't passed from person to person like a cold or a flu. People usually get it from mosquito bites. The only way a mother can pass it on to her child is in utero, during pregnancy.
Sam: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nurse: Hey, hey, hey, hey. I've told you more than once -- Dr. Collins is only allowed one visitor at a time.
Lucy: That's too darn bad because you would not let me see him last night, so I'm gonna see him right now.
Nurse: I don't make the rules. I just uphold them.
Lucy: Oh, for Petey's sakes! Do you not really know who I am? I am Lucy Coe. I am mistress of ceremonies of the Nurses' Ball. I actually served on the hospital board here. And I was not only married to one, not two, but -- count 'em -- three doctors who are on staff here, so if I want to see Kevin, I am gonna see him, and you can't stop me. Hm!
Nurse: Well, maybe I can't, but Security can.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: The flight, I really -- I-I don't remember much about it.
Laura: Mm.
Kevin: It was rough. Maybe I'm -- I'm lucky I don't remember more.
Laura: Right.
Kevin: Oh, did I -- did I say something embarrassing? Oh, I'm so sorry if I did. Blame the drugs and the fever.
[Laura remembers Kevin saying this on the plane: My God, you have beautiful eyes. The last few years of my life, I was sleepwalking, trying to save a marriage that was long over. I was burying myself in my work, letting my passions slip away. But you -- you brought me back. You woke me up.]
Laura: You, uh... you didn't say anything embarrassing at all. You -- you thanked me for being a good friends.
Kevin: [Chuckles] Phew.
[Both laugh]
Kevin: You are the very best kind of friend.
[Footsteps approaching]
Lucy: [Sighs] Am I interrupting?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Malaria might have caused your lightheadedness and your fainting spells, but yesterday you didn't have a fever, your vitals were excellent.
Sam: [Sighs]
Elizabeth: And with malaria, you would have a high fever, low blood pressure -- are you feeling okay?
Sam: Yeah, yeah, I am. I just need a minute.
Elizabeth: Let me get you some water.
Sam: [Coughs] [Groaning] I think I need the bathroom.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aaron: Yeah, all right, you want to get into this? I don't want to be a jerk about it, but you lied to me.
Kristina: Because I didn't tell you that Parker was a woman.
Aaron: Okay, no, I don't care that she's a woman. I care that you weren't honest. Yeah, you told me you had a crush on your professor, but you also told me it was in the past, right -- over completely, done with. Then, you go and sleep with her the first chance you get. Look, I know we never said that we were exclusive. But when we slept together, like, that meant something to me. I thought it was special. But it turns out I'm just the hetero stand-in for the person you actually want to be with.
Kristina: Okay. I deserved all of that. I was unfair, and -- and, yes, emotionally dishonest. And for that, I apologize -- no lying, nothing held back. I'm truly sorry for the way that I treated you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Guard: Jerome! You've got a visitor.
Julian: Tell whoever it is I'm not in the mood. [Sighs] Alexis.
Alexis: Why are you smiling?
Julian: You wouldn't believe me if I told you. Can you give us a moment, please?
Alexis: No. I'd like you to stay. That stunt you pulled at the arraignment...
Julian: [Sighs]
Alexis: ...Declaring your love for me and requesting that you be released into my custody -- I have no idea what you were trying to pull.
Julian: Well, I thought I made myself perfectly clear. I love you.
Alexis: You tried to kill me, Julian. You're never gonna see the light outside of a prison again.
Julian: So, is that why you're here, to -- to gloat?
Alexis: Your children no longer have their father. Danny no longer has his grandfather. You imploded my marriage in less than a year. Believe me, I find no joy in any of the destruction that you've caused.
Julian: So, what do you want, Alexis?
Alexis: I need something from you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: [Chuckles] Uh... actually, the -- the plan was to bring you breakfast at your office.
André: You and what army?
Jordan: [Chuckles] Um, yeah, I guess I did kind of order a lot. Maybe I'm overcompensating. I don't know. I didn't like the way we left things, and I started thinking about all the times that you brought me breakfast at the station. And...I don't know. I knew you were working the night shift, so I thought I'd do you the favor.
André: That's sweet. And you're right. It's been a while since we saw each other.
Jordan: I know. And that's totally, totally on me. I have been up to my ears in false leads about the deaths at GH.
André: Listen, as long as we're here, why don't we grab breakfast away from our jobs? Maybe we can get to the bottom of what's going on between us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Part of the reason why I didn't tell you right away is because it's hard to explain something that you don't understand yourself. I've always been attracted to men. Like, I look at you, and I'm very attracted to you. But I've also been drawn to women, just not in the same way.
Aaron: Okay, so, before Parker, you never had a-a girl crush?
Kristina: Probably, but in the past it was always, like, ""That girl's really cool. I want to be like her."" It was never ""I want to be with her."" But with Parker, it was different. That was the first time I wanted to be with a woman the same way that I've been with men.
Aaron: Did that freak you out?
Kristina: Yes and no. When I was with Parker, I was so attracted to her that's all I could see. That's why I wound up failing her class. You know, I couldn't focus on anything but my feelings. And she was married to a woman, and I got suspended. And I came home, and even though nothing physical happened between us, I was still completely heartbroken. And then, I met you. And...you're such a great guy. You're smart and fun and...handsome.
Aaron: [Sighs]
Kristina: And that night we spent together, it meant something to me.
Aaron: Just not as much as the night that you spent with her.
Kristina: Parker was in town for a conference, and...I went to tell her that I had moved on with you and that I didn't have feelings for her. And then, I noticed she wasn't wearing her wedding ring, and she told me that her marriage was over. And a part of me felt like... I should go for it, that I should experience it in real life and not in my head so I can finally understand who I am.
Aaron: [Sighs] And then -- and what about me? Just collateral damage to your life search?
Kristina: I was selfish and wrong. And I never meant to hurt you, Aaron. And now that I have, I don't know how to make things right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Hey. Sorry about that.
Elizabeth: Are you sure you don't want to sit down and rest?
Sam: No, I'm -- I'm good. Actually, once I throw up, I'm normally done with it. [Sighs] Okay. [Sighs] You can probably figure it out, so I guess I'll just tell you. I'm... I'm pregnant.
Elizabeth: [Sighs] Congratulations. I'm sure you and -- and Jason are thrilled.
Sam: Um, Jason doesn't know yet. I was about to tell him, and I found out that he was sick. So that became the focus. We still don't know if Jason has malaria, but if he does, then I could have it, too, and you just said yourself that the only way that a mother can... pass it along to their child is in utero.
Elizabeth: Sam, obviously this is your decision, and --
Sam: I-I can't tell Jason about this until I know my baby is gonna be okay. Can you promise me -- promise me you won't say anything to him?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Lucy, what are you doing here?
Nurse: I'm sorry, Dr. Collins. I tried to stop her, but she barged right past me.
Kevin: [Sighs] I-it's all right. She can stay.
Lucy: See? I told you he would be very happy to see me. Thank you, Nurse.
Laura: Well, um, I think I'll go get our test results.
Kevin: Oh. Okay.
Laura: Excuse me.
Lucy: [Sighs] Um... t-test results -- what's that about?
Kevin: Uh, yeah, we've both been tested for malaria. Jason Morgan might have it.
Lucy: Oh, well, I-I certainly hope you don't get sick on top of... [Sighs] Being shot.
Kevin: Been a while.
Lucy: [Voice breaking] Yeah. Yeah, it has. Look, Mister, you can't do this to me, okay? I-I do not know what I would do if I lost you.
Kevin: Well, I didn't know you still cared.
Lucy: That's not fair. I-I know I screwed up, but... you will always be my doc, and you will always be my best friend. And I do not want to spend another two years pretending that you're not.
Kevin: You know what? Neither do I. It's not healthy to walk around with all that anger.
Lucy: Oh. [Laughs] For you. [Laughs]
Kevin: Is this supposed to be Sigmund?
Lucy: Well, yeah, but, you know, it's the best I could do on short notice, and I just thought you needed a friend to keep you company while you're getting better. But I, um, now realize that role has already been filled.
Kevin: What are you talking about?
Lucy: Come on, Doc. Do I have to spell it out? You are crushing on Laura.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Elevator bell dings]
Ava: Laura. Hi.
Laura: Oh, hi, Ava. Oh, so, I guess everybody who went to Greece all has to take the same malaria test. [Chuckling]
Ava: Yes, that's why I'm here.
Laura: Yeah, I just got my results and Kevin's, too.
Ava: Oh. Good luck with that.
Laura: Oh, thanks.
Ava: How is Kevin doing?
Laura: Oh, much, much better. Thank you.
Ava: Oh.
Laura: Thanks for asking.
Ava: Please, tell him that I'm very happy to hear that.
Laura: I will.
Ava: I'm gonna go get my test.
Laura: Actually, Ava.
Ava: Yeah?
Laura: Um, if you've got a couple of minutes, I-I'd really like to ask you a few questions about my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: So, what do you want from me?
Alexis: I want you to speak to the Bar Association on my behalf.
Julian: Really? Me?
Alexis: It might mean the difference between me being disbarred or not.
Julian: Well, I'm not sure what good that would do.
Alexis: I want to give you a little bit of free advice. The evidence against you is overwhelming. And the only chance of leniency that you have is to save the authorities the cost of a trial. Cut a deal.
Julian: Send myself to prison?
Alexis: You've already trashed your life, Julian. What is the point of taking me down with you? You pressured me into defending Carlos, and you know it.
Julian: When have I ever been able to convince you to do something you didn't want to do?
Alexis: You say you love me. Prove it. Save me for once instead of yourself.
Julian: I'd have to tell them... that I tried to kill you. The only reason that you took Carlos' case and gave him bad advice was because you thought your life was at risk. We both know that's not true, Alexis. You want me to lie for you.
Alexis: I never said that.
Julian: It's okay. I'll lie for you. But, in return... you have to give me a way out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Aaron: Look, I think it's pretty obvious that I'm angry, and I am hurt. But still, you know, I don't want to be this total tool who doesn't support you, you know? I... look, I have gay friends, and I just -- I know how difficult it was for so many of them to come to terms with everything. And I don't want to be the jerk that makes you feel guilty about trying to figure out who you are and what you want.
Kristina: Thank you. If it makes you feel any better, it all blew up in my face. I mean, you saw me bawling my eyes out after Parker broke up with me in a letter.
Aaron: That doesn't make me feel better, Kristina. I might be angry at you, but I-I never want to see you hurt.
Kristina: Like I said, you're truly a good guy. And I'm hoping that... we can find a way to get along, because running this business together is going to be hell if we don't.
Aaron: Yeah, no kidding.
Kristina: So, what do you think? Can you find it in your heart not to hate me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Laura: You know, um, the time that we spent on the island is just kind of like a blur for me. I, uh -- I can't quite make sense of -- of everything that happened there. I mean, I guess my head knows that my son is gone. My heart doesn't accept that.
Ava: Last winter, I almost lost my daughter Kiki. It's really just luck that she pulled through, but that feeling, that fear that I could lose her -- I can't imagine what it's like for that feeling to never go away.
Laura: You know, for most of my son's life, he was a very strong and kind and decent man. He never gave in to his family. He refused to behave like a Cassadine. [Sighs] But I don't know. In this last year... [Sighs] The way he treated Jason and what he did to Hayden -- it's kind of clear to me that the dark side won out. And that is breaking my heart, that he died without ever making any peace with that.
Ava: I'm so glad you stopped me, then. Because I think that I can offer you some comfort. Maybe in all that blur that was happening on Cassadine Island, you forgot what I told you. Nikolas died a hero. He sacrificed his life to save me. Maybe recently he made some poor choices, but Nikolas was a good man. And you should be so proud.
Laura: Thank you, Ava. Thank you. [Sniffles] I'm gonna go get these results to Kevin.
Ava: Yeah.
Laura: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Me and Laura? Not that again.
Lucy: [Sighs] Yeah, that again.
Kevin: Are you on ""quack""? [Laughs sarcastically]
Lucy: [Chuckles] Stop. You know, you don't fly halfway around the world to Cassadine Island to be with her if it's just friendship.
Kevin: I am not falling in love with Laura.
Lucy: Okay. But methinks my doc doth protest too much. Hey, for what it's worth, coming from me, it's not a whole heck of a lot, but, um... I give you my blessing.
Kevin: You are the definition of incorrigible.
Lucy: You're ""quacked."" [Laughs]
Kevin: I was born ""quacked.""
Lucy: [Laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I am not asking you to keep a secret from Jason forever. I'm just... asking you if you will allow me to have the chance to find out what's going on before I tell Jason anything. I-I have to know what my options are.
Elizabeth: You're a patient at the hospital. I'm ethically bound not to repeat any health information about you... or your baby.
Sam: [Sighs] Thank you.
Elizabeth: But for what it's worth, I think you should tell Jason right away.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: All I want is the same thing you asked from me -- a statement on my behalf.
[Both chuckle]
Alexis: [Chuckling] You've got to be kidding.
Julian: Well, you said it yourself. I mean, the best thing the DA has on me is that taped confession -- you know... the one they got when you wore that wire? All you have to do is say you tricked me into making a statement.
Alexis: Do you think that I would even remotely consider lifting a finger to help you go free?
Julian: [Chuckles] I don't know, Alexis. I mean, it seems like a fair trade- off to me -- your precious career... for my freedom. So, what's it gonna be? Do we have a deal? I help you in exchange for you helping me?
Alexis: Go to hell.
Julian: You don't mean that.
Alexis: Oh, I do mean it. Prison is exactly where you belong.
Julian: And yet, you still find reasons to come see me.
Alexis: I'm here because I thought there was one last shred of decency in you, which shows you how delusional I must be, because you took a knife to my throat. Why would I think that you would do anything to clean up the disaster that you've made of my life? Clearly, I mean nothing to you.
Julian: No, I love you. And I know you still love me, too.
Alexis: You don't know the meaning of the word.
Julian: [Sighs] What, you got something to say about this?
Guard: Shut your mouth and this will go easier for both of us. Take them -- quick.
Julian: I don't get it.
Guard: Your buddy Holt's waiting behind the station. Enjoy your early release.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: This feels good. Again.
André: Agreed.
Jordan: Let's make a promise to one another to do better in the future, whatever that means.
André: I will work on not rushing things. Hm?
Jordan: Okay. And I will... work on letting my guard down. 'Cause I don't know if anybody told you, but, uh... this isn't some sort of fling thing for me. I'm in this for the long haul.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Don't keep me in suspense. Is there any way we can still be friends?
Aaron: Uh, I don't know. I certainly don't want to be your enemy. I just, um -- I wanted more. That's just wouldn't be an easy adjustment to make.
Kristina: Yeah. I totally get that.
Aaron: Uh, look, I'm gonna go grab those napkins and the stirrers while we're still slow, okay?
Kristina: Sure.
Aaron: [Sighs] All right.
Alexis: Hi. Everything okay with you and Aaron?
Kristina: Yeah. Fine.
Alexis: It really didn't look that way.
Kristina: Mom, you've got your hearing with the Bar Association today, so that's what you should be thinking about.
Alexis: Well, I'm thinking about my daughter. I always do. Can I help? What's going on?
Kristina: I mean, I think there's progress. Aaron's at least talking to me now, but I haven't heard anything from Parker.
Alexis: You had a conversation with Parker?
Kristina: Trying to. She hasn't responded to any of my texts. After our night together, I just don't understand how she walked away.
Alexis: Honey, maybe she doesn't believe that there's a place for you in her life. Maybe she thought the kindest thing save you a world of hurt in the end.
Kristina: What makes you say that?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I don't want to keep secrets from Jason.
Elizabeth: But you are.
Sam: I will tell him about the baby as soon as I know it's gonna be okay.
Elizabeth: Okay.
Sam: Okay.
Elizabeth: I hope you know what you're doing.
Sam: I don't really.
[Cell phone rings]
Sam: Hello? Okay. Yes, thank you.
Elizabeth: Was that the hospital?
Sam: Yeah. They have my test results back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jordan: Well, this is nice.
André: Yeah. Too bad I need to crash and you have to get back to work. Just when we were making progress. [Chuckles] What's this?
Jordan: This is a key to my place. Why don't you just go there and crash out while I finish up at work, and... why don't you just go ahead and keep it? You know, for, like, emergencies and stuff.
André: Sure. Emergencies and stuff. [Chuckles]
Jordan: Yeah. I hope this is enough of a compromise in terms of, you know, how quickly we move.
André: More than enough.
Jordan: So... the key, m-my key...
André: Oh, well...
Jordan: ...Your key for --
André: ...Now, that's kind of a big step. Just hold on. Let me -- -
Jordan: Wow. Really?
André: Yeah, I just -- let me hold on to this one, and then we'll talk.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: To you, Nikolas, and to what the two of us could have been together. [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Footsteps approach]
Kevin: There you are.
Laura: Hi.
Kevin: I started to think we had bad news on our test results.
Laura: Oh, no, no, I just ran into somebody that I needed to talk to. Um, and I also thought maybe you and Lucy would like to have some privacy.
Kevin: Oh, that's the last thing Lucy and I need. Trust me. So, did you get the results?
Laura: Oh, yeah. I did. Um, here you go. Neither one of us shows any signs of malaria.
Kevin: Oh, what a relief. That means I can get out of this hospital bed and get back to the things that really matter.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Well, apparently Dr. Finn wants to see me in person. Come on -- you know that's not a good sign.
Elizabeth: Why don't you call your mom and have her meet you there?
Sam: No, I can't. She's under so much stress right now. I can't put this on her, too. I can't.
Elizabeth: Okay, then, come on. I'll give you a ride.
Sam: You don't have to do that.
Elizabeth: Sam, you're pregnant... with Jake's little brother or sister. I'm not gonna let you go through this alone. Come on.
Sam: That's awfully kind of you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: I know this is painful, but maybe Parker is trying to --
Kristina: Okay, no, I need you to be honest with me, Mom. I didn't let anyone read the letter that Parker wrote me -- not you, not Molly. But what you just said about Parker believing that there wasn't a place in her life for me -- that's almost the exact phrasing that she used. Something tells me that wasn't just coincidence.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Lock rattles]
Julian: [Sighs]
[Lock rattles]
Julian: Oh, come on. [Grunts] Oh, damn it.
[Footsteps approach]
Julian: [Grunts] [Sighs]
[NEXT_ON]
Franco  to Elizabeth : No matter what good I ever do in this world, it'll always be outweighed by all the bad I've already done.
Lulu  to Dante : I want to see Valentin.
Julian  to Nina : [Grunts] Aah! Ah. You.
Kristina  to Alexis : So to make yourself feel superior, you decide to wreck my life.
Finn  to Dr. Obrecht : What exactly is your problem with me.
Sam: Talk about what?
Jason: Whatever it is you're not telling me.","Julian has a dream, while in his jail cell, that Alexis has come back to him and surprises him by revealing she is in love with him and is ready to fight for him and help him break free. He awakens, however, to see it was just a dream. In reality, Alexis is very worried she will be disbarred for representing Carlos, at Julian's request, and will have her life ruined by getting involved in her estranged husband's big mess. She later goes to see Julian and reminds him that he cannot change his situation and has to face it and so, he has no incentive to drag her down with him. So, she asks if he could inform the bar association that he ""put her up"" to doing what she did. Yet he reminds her it was her choice to represent Carlos. She could have refused. And so, essentially she's asking him to lie for her. He tells her he could do what she asks under the condition that she helps him break free. She angrily tells him that will never happen and storms out. A guard overhears the conversation and gives Julian keys to do just that. Ava returns home and mourns the loss of Nikolas. Realizing she's all alone, she considers the fact that her brother is in need of her help. Laura is with Kevin in his hospital room while he recovers and clearly hopes she can have a future with him, remembering on the flight coming back from Greece, he indicated that she is very special in his life and his marriage to Lucy is over. Yet, when she asks him about what he ""said to her"" on the flight back, although not revealing the specifics, he replies he ""does not remember"" that conversation, from being drugged with pain pills. Lucy demands the hospital staff let her visit her ex although they refuse and threaten to call security. Kevin is happy to see his ex and declares although he's been angry with her, they will always be friends and special to one another. Laura goes outside the room to let them talk alone and when she returns, she overhears Lucy suggesting Kevin may be ""in love"" with Laura and his assuring Lucy that is not the case. She is clearly disappointed and assuming Kevin is not over Lucy.",summ_screen
"Sonny: Here. Have some water. Here.
Kristina: Are you ok, Mommy?
Sonny: Here.
Alexis: I'm ok, honey.
Sonny: Here. You know what? Come over here, sweetie. Come over here. Mommy's going to be fine. She's got to catch her breath.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: Well, the prescription I brought should take care of Spencer's ear, and you are a good, responsible father to call in when you did. And I'm glad that I was nearby and I could bring it right over.
Nikolas: And I am very grateful. And so is Alfred, of course. He prepared dinner in a totally transparent attempt to keep you around.
Emily: Oh, my god. Wow. If I'd known, I would've worn my formal scrubs.
Nikolas: If you need to get back to the hospital, I understand. It's ok.
Emily: And hurt Alfred's feelings? I wouldn't dream of it.
Lucky: Damn it. Nikolas? Oh, you're here. Good. You're both here, even better. You have to do something very important for me.
Nikolas: What is it you need, lucky?
Lucky: Well, you need to take care of Elizabeth and Cameron because I've screwed up everything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Elizabeth: I'm sorry for just showing up like this.
Jason: It's -- it's ok. What happened?
Elizabeth: I've got nowhere else to go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: Hey, you ok?
Sam: No, don't. Don't touch me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: I can't believe you managed to find the only Italian Ice cart in the middle of a blackout.
Dillon: Um -- you're avoiding. You said you had something to tell me.
Lulu: I'm happy for you and Georgie. I really am. And I know that you guys were apart because of me, and I've had to live with that. But I just -- I hope that you realize, you know, with the lie that I told, the one thing that is still true, Dillon, is that I really care about you, and I can't imagine not having you somewhere in my life.
Dillon: I am in your life, Lulu. I mean, my mom and your dad are still married. You're still living with us. I'll never say never. I'm just not ready for us to be more than that. What is this? What else?
Lulu: Nothing else.
Dillon: Lulu -- Lulu --
Lulu: Actually, there is something else. I'm leaving Port Charles.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: You're drunk.
Lucky: No. No. You know what? I haven't even had a drop all day, but it's early.
Nikolas: What happened? What -- what happened, Lucky?
Lucky: You know, I thought I could marry someone as perfect as Elizabeth and keep all my promises to her, but us Spencers? We can't make promises. We can't deal with it when it gets too tough.
Nikolas: That's just an excuse and you know it.
Lucky: Nikolas, you don't understand! You know what? You were taught manners, you have all the right answers. That's why I'm counting on you. I want you to promise me that you're going to take care of them.
Emily: What -- what is that supposed to mean?
Lucky: You know what? Buy Elizabeth that house she's always wanted, and get Cameron --
Nikolas: How many pills have you actually taken today? Is that why you and Elizabeth fought?
Lucky: You know what? Elizabeth walked out on me.
Nikolas: Well, maybe she needed a little space while you sobered up. I can't say I really blame her.
Emily: She loves you, Lucky. She would never leave you.
Lucky: Oh, like you and Nikolas loved each other?
Nikolas: That's different and you know it.
Lucky: No, no -- actually, no. Elizabeth, she -- well, she she walked out on me when she found out that I was having an affair with Maxie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: I don't know what's wrong with me. I just can't stop crying.
Jason: Maybe this will help.
Elizabeth: What, tequila?
Jason: Ok, just be -- just be careful, ok?
Elizabeth: Jason, are you drunk?
Jason: No. Feeling it? But I can see that you're in pain. And you can tell me. Or not. Whatever you need.
Elizabeth: Lucky's having an affair with Maxie Jones.
Jan: I'm sorry. I know how bad that hurts.
Elizabeth: I don't think you possibly could.
Jason: Sam is sleeping with Ric.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: I don't know where all this is coming from, Sam. You know? I'm not in this alone. We're both responsible for what happened.
Sam: I did the worst possible thing I could think of. I wanted to kill my last connection to Jason so it would all stop hurting so much, and you -- you were it.
Ric: Well, how's that working out for you?
Sam: I'm going to have to live with it. Don't think it's going to happen again. Once was more than enough.
Ric: Well, don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not asking for it. Sam, it's an interesting spin you're putting on the whole thing. I was there. You justify it however you need to for yourself, but what happened happened because we needed each other.
Sam: No, you needed me for one thing, Ric, and one thing only -- to finally get over on Jason. That must feel great, huh? Was it worth your marriage? Hmm? Do you feel any guilt about my mother? Do you feel -- do you feel any remorse at all?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Good night, sweetheart. I love you.
Sonny: Good night, princess.
Alexis: You made her feel really safe. Thank you.
Sonny: That's the least I can do. Let's go over here for a second. So, how sick are you?
Alexis: They're checking it. It's -- believe me, it sounds a lot worse than it is.
Sonny: Enough to scare your own daughter.
Alexis: I certainly didn't mean to do that.
Sonny: Ok, Alexis, I'm in a business of fear, as you know. I know how to read people. Kids do, also, ok? So what I'm saying to you is, what's going on here, really?
Alexis: Don't make a big deal out of it.
Sonny: Ok, you said it was, what? You're just having a bad day? You got to tell me what you're covering up here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: I'm so sick of this town. And I hate working at Kelly's and wondering if my dad's going to come home and taking orders from your mom and -- I don't know, I managed to finish summer school and I got my diploma, so I thinking maybe Nikolas might send me on a trip.
Dillon: Ok. Where would you go?
Lulu: I don't know. Where does someone go when you finish high school? Backpacking through Europe or to the Greek islands or maybe a semester in California. I don't know. I've never traveled before, but I'm thinking maybe if I get a little taste of it, I might be gone with the wind like my dad.
Dillon: Ok, yeah. Lulu -- I know what's really going on. You're trying to find your dad again.
Lulu: No, that's not -- you are too smart for me.
Dillon: Oh, shut up. Look, I'm just saying, if this is my cue to offer to help you find Luke, you know that I can't do that. Ok?
Lulu: No, I wouldn't ask you for help with anything, not after everything that happened.
Dillon: Ok. Also, one more thing -- I can't do this. I can't be the guy that you confide your secrets in. I mean, I'm not ready to start believing everything you say. And, also, it's not fair for me to ask Georgie to just --
Lulu: Yeah. No, you're right. Right. You know, it's not fair to anyone.
Dillon: Do you want me to see you home?
Lulu: No. I'm going to go home alone this time.
Dillon: Ok.
Lulu: Ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Work is just a lot more difficult than I expected it to be. Not that I should be discussing my profession with you since our professions are, in fact, mutually incompatible.
Sonny: That's a fact.
Alexis: I just never really realized how stressful it would be. And no wonder Durant was such a pain in the ass, huh?
Sonny: It comes with the territory.
Alexis: It comes with the politics. Mayor Floyd's like a mosquito in my ear.
Sonny: Well, he's your boss, makes it twice as obnoxious.
Alexis: Nothing worse than a self-serving, ultraconservative, slick politician. Any chance he's in your pocket?
Sonny: No, that's Edward Quartermaine's style.
Alexis: Ah, yes, that's true. You're right. Never mind.
Sonny: You know, I'm having a lot of trouble with this, because you love your job, you thrive on conflict. You wouldn't be making such a big deal over the boss unless this is some kind of a diversion.
Alexis: That's just dumb.
Sonny: Well, it's not dumb. Maybe you don't hate him as much as you pretend.
Alexis: Have you met Garrett Floyd? He's insufferable.
Sonny: That's what you say about all the men you're attracted to.
Alexis: Ric seems to think so.
Sonny: Oh, Ric thinks you're hot for the mayor?
Alexis: I don't think that Ric is thinking about me at all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: Well, Alexis may be my wife, but she happens to be your mother, so why don't we talk about guilt and remorse here, Sam, huh?
Sam: Guilt -- you pretended to love her, I never did. Ric, I was drunk and messed up! You -- you took advantage of that!
Ric: So you're a victim now? Is that the whole thing?
Sam: No, no, I am not a vic-- I never said that. But you have been waiting for a chance like this. Every time Sonny picked Jason over you, every time Jason did something smart and courageous, you got pushed aside. You have desperately been looking for Jason's weakness, a way to punish him for being so much better than you, and you found it because I gave it to you!
Ric: Wow. That is one major self-esteem problem you got, sweetie.
Sam: ""Self-esteem problem""? The only way you can nail Jason was by nailing his girlfriend.
Ric: Oh, I see. Listen, I don't mean to remind you of this, Sam, but Jason -- Jason's not in your life anymore. You're no longer his woman.
Sam: We both know the only reason why you slept with me was to get revenge on Jason. And I think Jason needs to know it, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Wow. Sam and Ric? You win.
Jason: Look, I'm sorry for saying it, you know, like that. I know Ric's your ex-husband.
Elizabeth: That's ok. That's ok. I don't have any illusions. I loved Ric, but I guess I never really knew him. And the same goes for Lucky. What's wrong with me?
Jason: What are you talking about? What, you didn't push Lucky into bed with Maxie.
Elizabeth: Well, and you didn't -- well, you pushed Sam away, but you didn't know she was going to run to Ric.
Jason: Well, Carly actually warned me.
Elizabeth: That's funny because Carly's the one who told me Lucky's sleeping with Maxie.
Jason: Carly said when I broke up with Sam, it proved every bad thing Sam ever thought about herself was true. I honestly thought I was protecting her, that I had to, but all I did was hurt her. And now she found a way to hurt herself more. So I came home. I started drinking to try to relax and forget, and so far, it hasn't -- hasn't worked.
Elizabeth: There's nothing worse than seeing the person you love having sex with someone else. I just realized I did that to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: The looks on your faces -- oh, my god, they're almost as good as the one Elizabeth had on hers when she walked in and she found me and Maxie together.
Nikolas: What?
Emily: Lucky --
Nikolas: Are you telling me Elizabeth saw --
lucky: Twice. Twice, yeah.
Nikolas: Have you lost it, Lucky?
Lucky: You know what? You're right. I probably should've come to you and figured out how to get away with it.
Emily: Stop it. That was different.
Lucky: You're right. I actually gave Elizabeth a reason. I mean, she's always been wanting to get in Drake's pants for months. I mean, all you ever did, Emily, was get raped and --
Nikolas: Hey, hey, watch it! Watch it!
Emily: Ok, stop it, Lucky!
Lucky: All I ever wanted her to do was stop. So I asked her in every way I knew how, and she -- I just figured maybe, just maybe, you know what, she had the right idea.
Nikolas: What? That is the biggest crock that I have ever heard in my life.
Lucky: Oh, God, not like yours, I know. I mean, you're just whining about your life when you have the Cassadine fortune to clean up your mess.
Nikolas: Hey, I'm telling you, your problem isn't about money.
Lucky: Oh, come on! Come on, this is where you always jump in, tell me how screwed up I am and fix it!
Nikolas: Not this time, Lucky. This time you have to fix it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: You know what? It's too late. I'm not fixable. That's what it is.
Emily: No, you're stoned.
Lucky: Stoned? Stoned? I'm stoned. I am way beyond stoned. I've had so many pills that I can't even count them today.
Emily: You need help with this, Lucky. It's a sickness.
Lucky: I'm sick? I'm sick? I'm just following a long Spencer tradition, that's what I'm doing. I mean, my father is drunk. Everybody in this town thinks that Luke Spencer is a hero and he just can't live with the hype. Now I'm just good and sick of competing with Luke. You know what? That's my sickness. You know what? The kind they don't even make pills for, that's it.
Emily: No one asked you to be a hero, Lucky. You brought that on yourself.
Nikolas: Keep going on like this, see what happens.
Lucky: You know what? I'm just trying to get through one day after the next! You know what? So what's the problem if I'm trying to, you know, take something from under the counter just to get me through the -- hey!
Lulu: Lucky, what are you doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Ric thinks that I'm controlling and disinterested, and I think that he is withholding and manipulative. Lately, he hasn't been able to end a fight without taking everybody else's side but mine.
Sonny: I thought you and Ric enjoyed your turmoil.
Alexis: This isn't the usual bicker. It's not about who put the cap on the toothpaste, it's about loyalty. I don't think that's too much to ask for, do you?
Sonny: Did you ever ask Ric or tell him exactly what you needed?
Alexis: I don't know. Call me crazy, but I thought that was implicit in our marriage vows. In any case, it's too late now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: You're not going to go to Jason with this.
Sam: What do you think, Ric? What, do you think that I'm not going to tell him? You think I'm -- I'm going to, what? I'm going to wait so you can hold it over me and tell him when you want?
Ric: You know what? You just went from low self-esteem to pure self-hatred. Sam, this is pathetic. What are you going to do? Are you going to run to Jason, a man who doesn't want you? You're going to warn him that I hate him. He knows. So what is it? Do you want forgiveness? Do you want absolution? You know you're not going to get it.
Sam: No, Jason needs to know the truth, and he also needs to know that you would do absolutely anything, including sleeping with your stepdaughter --
Ric: Oh.
Sam: Your -- your stepdaughter to -- to hurt him.
Ric: Oh, I see. And you were too drunk to know what you were doing, is that right?
Sam: No, I knew it was the wrong choice. It was crazy and self-destructive. And I did it. And yes, I will have to live with it.
Ric: Well, I can't wait to hear Jason's reaction when you go to him and you tell him that you got plastered and you slept with me. You're not going to tell him, Sam. He may hate me, but he'll despise you.
Sam: If it's the only way to stop you --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: I remember the night at Jake's when I thought Lucky was dead, and I was just so tired of missing him. I just -- I just wanted to trash myself. Then you wouldn't let me. I remember you listened without judging, and ever since that night I felt a special connection with you. Sometimes I thought there could be more than a connection. Then I slept with Zander.
Jason: That was a long time ago.
Elizabeth: Yeah. But I'm not sorry, because that night gave me my little boy.
Jason: You know, I've always liked how you do that, how you look back with no regrets.
Elizabeth: Well, when you first met me, all I did was look back and think of the ""what ifs.""
[Music plays]
Elizabeth: But then you taught me how to live in the present, and that gave me hope for the future. It was an amazing gift, Jason. I don't think you ever knew just how much I fell in love with you. And then you left.
Singer: Don't just stand there
Jason: Then I came back.
Elizabeth: Yeah, but everything was different. Life has a funny way of coming between us.
Jason: Yes. We're still friends.
Elizabeth: Yeah, friends. When I was leaving my house tonight, I didn't know -- I didn't know where I was going to go. I just started walking, and I ended up on your doorstep.
Singer: This could be
Elizabeth: I guess it's my instinct to find you when everything starts to fall apart.
Singer: Maybe tonight
Elizabeth: Don't worry, I'll be strong. Tomorrow I'm going to -- I'm going to figure out what to do.
Singer: Every time
Jason: I know it's tough, but try not to think about it.
Singer: Your skin to mine
Elizabeth: I don't want to think about anything tonight.
Singer: I can't take it
Elizabeth: I just want to be right here in this moment --
singer: How you want to feel
Elizabeth: With you.
Singer: Tonight that's right, baby
singer: Don't start talking keep moving on every time you touch your skin to mine I can't take it
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Get out.
Lucky: I'm sorry.
Lulu: Shouldn't someone go after him?
Nikolas: Shouldn't someone grow up?
Lulu: I just -- I don't understand.
Nikolas: He's messed up, Lulu.
Lulu: Well, I get that much.
Emily: He started taking pain pills when he hurt his back and I guess he never stopped.
Lulu: He's addicted?
Emily: He's in pain.
Nikolas: And he's going to make sure that everyone who cares about him is in pain, as well.
Lulu: Ok, shouldn't we do something to help him?
Emily: There's nothing we can do. I went through this with my father. An addict has to decide to help himself.
Lulu: We need to call Elizabeth. What? What?
Nikolas: Might as well -- we might as well tell her. She's going to find out eventually.
Lulu: I'm standing right here. Tell me what is going on.
Emily: All right, all right. Elizabeth left him. Lucky cheated on her.
Lulu: Ok. Ok. All right. Nikolas, he was really messed up. He could fall off the docks or something. Could you --
Nikolas: What -- ok. If it makes you feel any better, I'll go make sure he got on the launch.
Lulu: Please. He really cheated on Elizabeth?
Emily: Hard to imagine.
Lulu: Huh. Well, I must be naive, but I thought if someone loved you, they'd never do anything to hurt you.
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Sonny: You know, something happens when you've been with somebody for a long time. You start thinking they can read your mind. I mean, you know, marriage is the most intimate relationship there is. So how can your husband not know what you're thinking? But he doesn't. You got to tell him.
Alexis: Is that your wisdom from years of wedded bliss?
Sonny: No, that's my personal experience of somebody, you know, like, who's messed up a few times in his life and wants to get it right before he dies.
Alexis: Are you ok?
Sonny: Yeah. I'm working on getting better.
Alexis: That's introspective for you.
Sonny: I have been to hell, and I'm working my way up and trying to focus on the things that are important in my life, like my boys and Kristina, you know? They deserve the best father I can be.
Alexis: I hope you mean that. I know that Ric would be beside himself to know that you defended him.
Sonny: Well, I'm not defending Ric. And you're -- you know, you're not the least bit shy about what you want and how to get it. Ok? And I'm just saying to you, he's your husband. You got to be straight.
Alexis: It's not always easy for me to say what I need, how much that I need. Nothing worse than being vulnerable to the person that you care about the most.
Sonny: It's inconvenient, you know, needing somebody. But you know what? We all need somebody sometimes, even you.
Alexis: I may not have a choice.
Maitre d': Well, folks, the emergency power is up and running. The elevator's still aren't working. Now, the stairwell doors and the emergency lights are operational, so anybody who wants to go to their rooms is more than welcome to do so. Thanks for your help.
Sonny: Alexis? What'd you say about choice?
Alexis: I want to get Kristina back home.
Sonny: All right, let me do that for you. Hey, hey. Hey, sweetheart. I'm going to pick you up, ok? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Alexis: She's a very special girl.
Sonny: You sure you're ok?
Alexis: I'm better than I was, thank you.
Sonny: All right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I have to tell Jason the truth, not only for myself, but you, you are going to use it against us. You will try and manipulate and blackmail me, and God knows what you're going to do to Jason. It may be even -- even be enough that you just think about Jason and be all smug about the fact that we had sex.
Ric: Ok, where is all this animosity come from? Now, what have I ever done to you, except listen to you when you're hurt and tell you that you deserve better?
Sam: Are you kidding me, Ric? Are you kidding me? You're been working me from day one.
Ric: Wait a minute! Is this selective memory here, or is this a blanket rewrite of history?
Sam: Jason was right about you. You are a liar, you're a user, and this whole thing was your twisted agenda.
Ric: No, that's a lie that you're telling yourself, sweetie. Even if it were true, even if it were true, what's running to tell Jason going to do for you except make him hate you?
Sam: Consider this your warning -- you are a dead man. Start running.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Thanks.
Jason: Are you ok?
Elizabeth: You know, all the pain and heartache, everything I know will be facing me seems so far away.
Jason: You're so beautiful. You always were. I just never expected this.
Elizabeth: Well, neither did I. But I'm not sorry.
Jason: No regrets? Is that the lesson?
Elizabeth: But you know this is the only night we can ever spend together.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: If you want to shoot me and call it trespassing, go right ahead. Better you than Jason.
Sonny: What'd you do, Ric?
Ric: Not what, actually, who -- Sam. It was mutual. Then she freaked out. She announced that she was going to go run, tell Jason about the whole thing. And I wish I could wrap my head around that brand of logic, but I'm sure Jason's going to just blow it off when he hears the truth about it.
Sonny: And you're telling me this because?
Ric: Either call him off or do it yourself because I'm not going to give in to that mindless thug. I don't want him to have the satisfaction.
Sonny: You're something else. What the Hell were you thinking, Ric?
Ric: There's a lot you don't understand, Sonny.
Sonny: Well, there's a lot I do. While you were sleeping with Sam, I was with Alexis and Kristina. You don't think she has anything cooking with the mayor. Did you even consider Alexis, or is this all retribution against Jason?
Ric: Oh, look out. He gets a couple of therapy sessions, all of a sudden he's Sigmund Freud.
Sonny: No, I'm just wiping off the cobwebs, because I can see clearly now. The white dress you bought Emily, Jason busted you on it, so now you're going to get back at him.
Ric: You going to help me out, or what?
Sonny: What is that you want me to do, Ric?
Ric: Call off your watchdog, all right? Don't make Alexis a widow. We'll all go into family counseling together.
Sonny: You know, you're thinking about all the wrong things. You should be taking care of your daughter with Alexis and mine. You should hope that Jason blows you away so you don't have to think of the fact that you trashed your life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: No!
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Elizabeth: There was a time when I let myself consider a future with you. At least, I would wonder what it would be like. But then all that ended when I had Cameron.
Jason: I can't say I blame you. You want your son to be safe.
Elizabeth: The funny thing is I thought he was. My little boy's world is about to be ripped apart, and thank God he won't understand why.
Jason: He's going to be ok. He's got you. You're such a great mother.
Elizabeth: I just wish -- I wish that he could get to know you better, you know, because you're so good with kids and you're so patient. But the world you live in, I just can't take that chance.
Jason: I totally understand.
Elizabeth: I will always be grateful that when I had no place else to go, you rescued me.
Jason: And I am really glad you found me.
Elizabeth: I should probably go.
Jason: Only if you want to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You slept with Sam to stick it to Jason because of me.
Ric: Oh, there we are. It's always about you, right?
Sonny: Well, this time it's about you, and the sad part is you think you got it over on Jason, but you're still not going to get what you want. If the clouds parted and the heavens sent down miracles and we were the greatest brothers in the world, you still wouldn't get what you want.
Ric: What the hell do you know about it?
Sonny: What I do know is our mother's not going to stand right here with tears in her eyes, begging your forgiveness because she chose me over you. She's dead! We got to get over it. You know how long it's taken me to admit that? You got to look in a mirror and you got to face it yourself. You got to stop chasing me and provoking Jason and take care of your family. Because that's the most important thing that you got. Now, you know, I had to hit rock bottom to figure out what I needed to do. This thing with Sam -- hey, whoa, you know? You've just bottomed out, brother. And you got to figure out what you really want.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Singer: When time touches my shore I'm broken up from the storm lost at sea but then you found me well, I can't afford to throw my heart on the floor I want to believe this is for real 'cause the tears will be all mine and if you walk away would you be fine? 'Cause it'll bleed and it'll hurt and it'll take everything to say that I'm yours it'll sink deep into my heart if you fall in love and fall right back out it'll crush it'll leave me blown away but I'll regret every single day if I don't try with you you're worth the pain I'm goin' through I give myself I give myself away and take this step of faith
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Cameron is staying at my gram's tonight, and -- well, I can't go back there because I promised her that I would try to work things out with Lucky. And Lucky and Maxie are probably still in my bed, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to go home. I've got $10 in my wallet, two maxed-out credit cards -- even if I could find a hotel with power -- but I think I'm just going to go stay at the on-call room at the hospital and pray nobody asks me any questions.
Jason: Or you can just stay here with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Singer: It'll take everything to say that I'm yours it'll sink deep into my heart if you fall in love and fall right back out it'll crush it'll leave me blown away but I'll regret every single day if I don't try with you you're worth the pain I'm goin' through I give myself I give myself away and take this step of faith
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Stay tuned for scenes from the next ""General Hospital.""
[NEXT_ON]
Dillon: What do you got?
Georgie: Our divorce papers.
Robin: What happened?
Patrick: I cut my hand. Don't touch me.
Ric: Sam and I had an argument.
Alexis: You did? Really?","Sam and Ric's night of passion ends in tears. Liz turns to Jason for comfort. Lucky asks Nik and Emily to take care of Cam and Liz because of how badly he screwed up.Then, he gets on a roll and insults the two of them and his dad in absentia. Lulu considers going on a trip out of Port Charles. Sonny asks for the facts on what's wrong with Alexis, healthwise. Sam tells Ric she intends to tell Jason the truth about her night with Ric. Liz and Jason's fond memories turn into something more passionate, but it's only supposed to last one night. Sonny yells at Ric for cheating on Alexis with Sam. Sam comes up to Jason's just as he and Liz are having an intense moment.",summ_screen
"TJ: Molly. Hi, it's me. I know you're busy, but I'm in another jam. Can you get to Kelly's now, if not sooner? I'm in way over my head.
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Michael: [Sighs] Sonny, if you kill AJ, then everyone who loves you is gonna pay the price.
Sonny: I'm sorry, I -- Michael A-and I will never look you in the eyes ever again. Okay, we won't be father and son anymore. Nothing! You'll be nothing to me. So, do that. Just put the gun down. For -- for you and me. [Gasps]
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Carly: Happy wedding day.
Sonny: Easy for you to say. It was torture not having you last night, if you know what I mean.
Carly: It was one night and it's over, and you get me every night for the rest of our lives.
Sonny: Cannot wait.
[Doorbell rings]
Carly: Oh, someone's at the door. You know what? I think it's Maxie. I don't know who else would be coming to my house this early uninvited on my wedding day.
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Nikolas: I'll be damned. PCPD finally caught Silas Clay's killer. It's beginning to look a lot like, uh, musical suspects.
Hayden: Oh, yeah, he was murdered the night I woke up. They already caught his killer? That's, uh, good police work.
Nikolas: The PCPD does have a -- a few competent officers, including my brother-in-law Dante. Even though my preferred police commissioner is no longer running it.
[Door slams]
Spencer: Good morning, Father. Mademoiselle Barnes.
Hayden: Good morning.
Nikolas: [Sighs] Dare I even ask? What prompted this display?
Spencer: What do you think? It's the first day of school.
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Emma: Good morning, Daddy. Good morning, Sam.
Sam: Hi. Good morning.
Patrick: What's, uh -- what's going on here? You're supposed to be changed.
Emma: I can't. I don't have anything to wear.
Sam: What?
Patrick: Now, I know that's not true, because we just got you a whole new wardrobe for this new school year, so come on. You don't want to be late for your first day.
Emma: Yes, I do.
Sam: What are you talking about? Since when? You love school.
Emma: Not when it starts before Labor Day. It's unfair, and I won't go.
Patrick: Well, I appreciate the protest there, Norma Rae, but that definitely does not change the fact that you are most definitely going to school.
Sam: Yeah.
Patrick: So, come on. Get over there. Go get changed.
Emma: Fine.
Sam: [Chuckles]
[Doorbell rings]
Emma: I'll get it.
Anna: Aah!
Emma: Grandma!
Anna: Hi, my angel.
Sam: [Chuckles]
Anna: Mwah!
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Spencer: You look lovely this morning, Mademoiselle Barnes.
Hayden: Thank you.
Spencer: What do you think of my new look?
Hayden: That is quite an outfit.
Spencer: Correct. Since the school board made an ill-advised decision to begin school before Labor Day, I decided it was my last chance to sport this look. Since only a townie -- sorry, Mother -- only a Philistine would dare to wear this ensemble after Labor Day.
Nikolas: Don't you think it's a little formal for school?
Spencer: Father, it's imperative that I look my best. I have to be on top of my game if I'm going to win back the girl of my dreams.
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Emma: Look, Daddy. Grandma's back.
Patrick: I see that.
Anna: Hi.
Patrick: Hello. Welcome back.
Anna: Thank you. It's so good to be back. I didn't mean to interrupt your breakfast.
Sam: Oh, gosh, no, not at all. Can I -- can I get you anything? Coffee or tea?
Anna: No, no, I'm fine. I'm fine. Thank you very much. It's good.
Emma: I'm not. Danny got to spend the night at his grandma's. But Sam and Daddy are making me go to school.
Patrick: [Chuckles]
Anna: School already? Really? It's not even Labor Day.
Emma: My point exactly.
Anna: Ah. Oh. Well, you know what? I was gonna save this for later, but I think now, since it's such a melancholy day, perhaps this will cheer you up.
Patrick: What do you got there?
Emma: Thank you, Grandma.
Anna: You're welcome. Want to open it? Here you are.
Emma: A teddy bear playing bagpipes?
Anna: Yes.
Emma: And these can go with my didgeridoo.
Anna: He -- he can't actually play the bagpipes. They don't really work, but, um --
Patrick: Thank you.
Anna: You're welcome. Uh, yeah, I thought maybe that would remind you of Uncle Duke. I-I bought it in the town of Portree on the Isle of Skye.
Emma: Is that where you scattered his ashes?
Anna: It is.
Emma: Grandma, are you still sad about Uncle Duke? Because I am.
Anna: I'll always be sad about Uncle Duke, but there are so many things that make me feel really happy, like being back home with you. [Chuckles]
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Molly: Hey! What's up? I have an hour before freshman orientation begins at PCU.
TJ: An hour? An hour? Uh, sounds like enough time. I hope, anyway.
Molly: Enough time for what?
TJ: You know Mr. Corinthos is getting married today, right?
Molly: Yeah. I-I was invited to the wedding, but I can't go because of that orientation I mentioned.
TJ: Well, today is supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, and the whole thing is ruined because of me.
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Sonny: Who is it? Maxie?
Carly: It's a man with flowers. You know what? I should get going. I have a -- a million things that I-I need to do.
Sonny: That's why I love being the groom because, you know, all you got to do is shower, shave, and you're done.
Carly: Hey. You've worked on your vows, right?
Sonny: Well, I'm -- I'm going through the final stages right now, w and, uh, you know what? I think I'm gonna let you go 'cause the sooner you get ready, the sooner I see you at the altar. Hey, Carly. I love you.
Carly: I love you, too. What are you doing here?
Jason: [Chuckles] It's wedding day. I wanted to wish you well.
Carly: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful.
Jason: You're welcome. So, why didn't you tell Sonny it was me?
Carly: What makes you think that was Sonny?
Jason: Oh, I don't know. The ""I love you"" gave it away. How about ""have you finished your vows?""
Carly: Okay, yeah, all right. Well, I know you're thinking that a lie of omission to the man I'm going to marry is not a great way to start my wedding day.
Jason: Yeah, now that you mention it.
Carly: It's just that Sonny has come a long way. He accepts that we're friends, and, you know, today of all days --
Jason: Yeah, I get it. I'm not his favorite person. I understand.
Carly: But you're one of mine.
Jason: Ah.
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Sabrina: Michael, you all right?
Michael: Yeah, I was having a -- I was having a nightmare. More like a bad memory.
Sabrina: What was it about?
Michael: [Sighs] It was the night that Connie was murdered. Sonny was ready to kill AJ, and I [Sighs] told him that if he did, he would no longer be my father, and I would no longer be his son.
Sabrina: That must've been terrible.
Michael: Yeah. He said, uh -- he promised me that he wouldn't hurt AJ, but, you know, he did. I'm sorry. You already know all this.
Sabrina: No, it's okay. You know, sometimes it just helps to say things out loud.
Michael: [Sighs] I know my mom and Sonny are hoping that I change my mind and show up to the wedding, but... I don't see how I can.
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Sonny: And...done. Ahh.
Morgan: Hey, hey, hey. Wow. Wow. It's your wedding day, Dad.
Sonny: What the hell, are you drunk?
Morgan: Yeah, you're damn right I am. Right here. Been partying all night with Michael, first at the Haunted Star, which was awesome, by the way.
Sonny: It's good you and your brother are getting along.
Morgan: Yeah, no, we're doing great. Um, he tried to take me home, but I was just having such a good time that I didn't want to turn in. So, I called a buddy of mine, and as luck would have it, he was having a poker game.
Sonny: You went to play poker?
Morgan: I did. I did, and let me tell you, [Chuckles] I lost so much money, Dad. I think at one point, I actually gambled away someone else's car. [Laughing] I don't know. But you know what? It's okay because I still got a lot to celebrate. My mom and dad are tying the knot. It's great. And I'm a free man.
Sonny: What does that mean, Morgan?
Morgan: [Sighs] Well, Kiki and I are done. I know. I know I told you she was gonna fix everything, but she did last night when she set me free.
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Spencer: New school year, new chance to win Emma back. And before you worry that I reverted back to my old schemes, I'd like to assure you, Father, that I've seen the errors of my ways.
Nikolas: Really?
Spencer: My methods in the past, while often sophisticated, were ungentlemanly, even underhanded.
Nikolas: And occasionally illegal.
Spencer: Details. My point is that I'm gonna show Emma that I've changed, and I truly deserve her.
Nikolas: Pardon me for saying so, but it doesn't seem like you've changed all that much.
Spencer: A new and improved soul doesn't mean you have to give up the finer things, like I would still appreciate a well-made suit, but the man inside the suit, that's who's changed. I'm going to be a better person.
Hayden: Well, I, for one, think that's really sweet. I hope that your plan works and you're able to win back Emma.
Spencer: Thank you. And if Emma and I can get back together, maybe you two can, as well.
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Anna: Okay, come on, now. No more dilly dallying. You don't want to be late for your first day of school, do you?
Emma: I won't be if I stay home with you, Grandma. I love you so much.
Sam: Oh.
Anna: [Laughs] I love you, too, so much, sweetheart. And one of the things I love about you is how well-educated you are. All right, go get dressed. Go on.
Emma: But I still don't know what I'm going to wear.
Sam: Actually, I have a lot of experience in that department. Come with me.
Patrick: Ah.
Anna: Go on. Wow. Oh, I cannot believe how tall Emma has got while I was away. It's insane.
Patrick: Despite my best efforts, she keeps growing.
Anna: She seems to be very fond of Sam.
Patrick: She is, yeah, yeah. I think it's, uh -- well, I know it's been really good for her to have a female presence in the house again.
Anna: After Scotland, I went over to Paris to see Robin. Um, she wasn't there, and her housekeeper said that she'd gone to a research conference in China, something.
Patrick: Well, you know Robin. Her work has always been very important to her. Just seems like lately it's the most important thing.
Anna: That makes me especially glad that you found Sam.
Patrick: Yeah. And we're good, you know? Raising the family together, Emma and Danny, and...it's been good. It's been the happiest I've been in a long time.
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Molly: Okay. It -- it's not a total disaster.
TJ: Yeah, it is.
Molly: Yeah, it is.
TJ: [Sighs] I just wanted to do something nice for Sonny and Carly's wedding. I mean, since they were nice enough to include me.
Molly: Well, you live there. Why wouldn't they want you at the wedding?
TJ: See, that's just the thing. Mr. Corinthos has been so generous, I just wanted to give back. So, when I heard Maxie ordering a cake from Eckert's, I told her I'd take care of it.
Molly: Well, disappointing Uncle Sonny is one thing. I mean, sure he's a mobster, but he's not gonna kill you because you messed up his wedding cake. Now, Maxie on the other hand, if that cake isn't perfect, there will be hell to pay.
TJ: Well, this is about as far from perfect as you can get.
Molly: Know what? Not to worry. There are tons of websites with baking recipes and frosting tips all over the internet, so let's just find something we like and go from there.
TJ: [Chuckles] You're really gonna fix this?
Molly: Did you ever doubt me?
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Carly: Gonna put them right here.
Jason: [Chuckles] I just wanted to get them to you before the day got crazy.
Carly: Sit with me. Sit with me. Keep me company while I have my coffee.
Jason: You've got a lot going on.
Carly: No, no, please sit. Please sit, because soon, my mom, my cousins, and the wedding planner, they're gonna descend upon me with well wishes and good intentions, and, well, with you, I don't have to pretend how I feel. [Chuckles]
Jason: You having second thoughts?
Carly: Not at all. It's just, um, well, I have a few concerns. There are some things that could put a damper on the day, and one of them my son.
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Michael: Things have been better between me and Sonny since I gave Avery back, but it's not changed the fact that he killed my father. I mean, how can I just show up at the wedding and pretend that everything is okay?
Sabrina: Well, yeah, but this wedding isn't only about Sonny. You can still go and be there for your mother.
Michael: She loves Sonny, okay? And -- and it makes sense for them to marry. It brings the family back together, and...I am truly happy for her. I'm tru-- I'm happy for both of them. Even so, the only thing that -- that might change my mind about the wedding is... is Morgan.
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Sonny: Give me the bottle.
Morgan: No. I'm not finished yet, okay?
Sonny: Okay, okay. Just tell me what -- what happened between you and Kiki.
Morgan: Okay. Not much to tell, Dad. I mean, she found out about Ava. Done.
Sonny: Who told her?
Morgan: Who else would've told her? Her good buddy Franco. That's who told her. You know why? Because Deni-- whoops -- Ava spilled all the news to Franco and he spilled it all to Kiki. Now Kiki despises me, but it's okay. You can go ahead and you can say I had it coming.
Sonny: I'm not gonna say anything.
Morgan: Why not? You'd be right, Dad. You -- you should've heard the way that Kiki was talking to me. She said she never wanted to see me again. She said I broke her heart into a million pieces.
Sonny: I'm sorry, Morgan.
Morgan: [Voice breaking] I'm glad to hear that. You know why? 'Cause it's not my fault. It's yours!
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Molly: I think what we need here is, um, cake surgery.
TJ: You want to perform surgery on a cake?
Molly: Yeah. I've seen it on ""Ace of Cakes."" They're practically sculptors. And I think we can sculpt this into something beautiful.
TJ: I'd settle for round and flat. You know what, maybe -- maybe we should just call Eckert's and throw ourselves on their mercy. You know, see if they got a cake in the back they'd be willing to sell, because this -- this looks like a lost cause.
Molly: TJ, did the Wright brothers give up? Or J.K. Rowling or Walt Disney? You remember how I saved Danny's birthday cake?
TJ: Yeah, but that was a layer cake for a 3-year-old, Molly.
Molly: It's the same principle. This will work.
TJ: I didn't say anything.
Molly: You didn't have to.
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Michael: I, uh, I met Morgan at the Haunted Star last night.
Sabrina: You met him? He called you?
Michael: Yeah, he was a mess. On top of finding out that Aunt Denise was actually Ava in disguise, he and, uh -- he and Kiki broke up.
Sabrina: Oh, no. Did he say why?
Michael: Well, supposedly, he was, uh -- he was sleeping with aunt Denise behind Kiki's back and she found out about it.
Sabrina: Wow. Uh...wait, did Morgan know that it was Ava the whole time?
Michael: Apparently he only found out when she admitted it in court.
Sabrina: Oh, my gosh. That's a lot for anyone to deal with.
Michael: I know, right? Even the most rational person would go a little bit nuts.
Sabrina: Well, did you mention the possibility that Morgan might be bipolar?
Michael: I didn't have to. He -- he brought it up to me. My, um, Mom and Sonny talked to him, and I can tell he was scared, he was confused. I, uh, I don't think he's ready to entertain the possibility is that it might be true.
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Sonny: How is what you did to Kiki my fault, Morgan?
Morgan: Because I'm crazy, right?
Sonny: No.
Morgan: That's what you think. I'm nuts just like you. I inherited the crazy from you.
Sonny: No, you're in a lot of pain, and we're gonna fix it.
Morgan: That's why I can't hold a job, that's why I'm a cheater, I'm a gambler, because I inherited it from you -- the bipolar. I'm a loser.
Sonny: No, if -- if you're bipolar, it does not mean you're a loser.
Morgan: Or maybe -- maybe the whole bipolar thing's just an excuse. Maybe the explanation isn't some condition. Maybe I'm just a loser because I'm a loser. I don't know. What do you think, Dad?
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Jason: So, Morgan's bipolar?
Carly: We can't be certain. I mean, it would explain his behavior, his mood. He's been impulsive, irresponsible. Half of everything he does is self- destructive.
Jason: Look, that doesn't necessarily mean he's got a mental illness.
Carly: I know, but, you know, it would make sense, you know? Especially since he would be inheriting it from his father.
Jason: Sonny's bipolar?
Carly: Yep, that's right.
Jason: That's got to be tough to live with.
Carly: Well, it was. It was really difficult before he was diagnosed. You know, we didn't know why Sonny would have these episodes. It was bad. But it all stopped when he went on medication. You know, he's not cured. It's still a struggle. But it's under control.
Jason: Knowing that helps me understand Sonny better.
Carly: You know, he refused to face it for a long time. But he got treatment once we forced the issue.
Jason: Who is ""we""?
Carly: Me and Jason.
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Nikolas: Spencer, what are you talking about? Hayden and I can't get back together because we were never a couple in the first place.
Spencer: But the first time I met the lovely Ms. Barnes, I walked in on the two of you kissing.
Nikolas: [Chuckles] Yeah, well, like the song says, kiss is just a kiss.
Spencer: The song says a kiss is still a kiss. It's the sigh that's just a sigh. So, the kiss that you two had is still a kiss. Am I right?
Hayden: I'm afraid I don't remember.
Spencer: How could you forget a kiss like that?
Nikolas: Spencer, we, uh -- we talked about this, remember? After Hayden had her --
Spencer: Unfortunate accident.
Nikolas: Right, exactly.
Spencer: I'm sorry if I was insensitive.
Hayden: Oh, no. You weren't. But -- but apology accepted.
Spencer: The two of you may not be a couple now, but on the previous occasion, you two seemed quite passionate.
Nikolas: Spencer, whatever incident you may have witnessed gave you the wrong impression. Hayden and I are not a couple. She is simply our house guest.
Spencer: All I'm saying is that maybe what happened before could happen again. So you two can have what I want with Emma.
Nikolas: [Sighs]
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Sam: Ta-da!
Patrick: Oh, look, there's my pretty girl. Ready for school?
Emma: Actually, I decided this outfit is too nice for school.
Sam: What?
Emma: It'd be better if I wore it to the park.
[Laughter]
Sam: The park?
Patrick: It's not gonna happen.
Emma: Please?
Patrick: No, and to make sure that you are gonna come to school, I am gonna take you myself, make sure you don't pull off a Houdini, so let's go.
Emma: Wouldn't you rather take me to the Metro Court for tea, Grandma?
Anna: Oh, my goodness. There is gonna be plenty of time for tea, I promise, because I am back for good. Love you.
Patrick: Okay, bye.
Anna: Bye.
Emma: Bye-bye.
Patrick: Let's go, kiddo.
Sam: Bye, sweetie. Have fun.
Patrick: Good to see you.
Anna: Lovely to see you.
Patrick: Glad you're home.
Anna: Nice to be back. Thank you.
Emma: Bye, Grandma.
Anna: Bye, darling.
Patrick: Let's go.
Sam: [Chuckles]
Anna: She got so tall.
Sam: I'm sorry, is this, um, awkward for you with me living here in Robin's house?
Anna: Oh, it hasn't been Robin's house for a long time. Uh, no, it's not. It's not weird. It's -- it's... you make Emma and Patrick very happy, and that matters to me, so...
Sam: Thank you. Thank you. They -- they make me very happy, too.
Anna: That's really good to hear. Um, Sam, don't worry about me. You know, I'm not gonna get in the way or anything.
Sam: Of course, I know. Uh, make yourself at home. And -- and we are so happy to have you back.
Anna: Thank you. It'll be great, being able to spend more time with Emma, and, you know, it's not like I have to rush off to work or do anything like that.
Sam: What do you mean? You left the bureau?
Anna: Yeah, I took some time away.
Sam: You know, if -- if you want, I could use your help if you're interested in PI work.
Anna: You have any interesting cases?
Sam: Um, actually, yeah. I'm -- I'm working on one right now for Michael, trying to get him ELQ back.
Anna: Well, what does that involve?
Sam: Uh, it's kind of awkward, actually. I've got to dig up dirt on my cousin Nikolas.
Anna: You have any luck?
Sam: Uh, some. I've -- I've come up with a connection between him and Hayden Barnes. She woke up from her coma, and he moved her into Wyndemere.
Anna: Did he, now?
Sam: Yeah. I'm just -- I'm not sure how I can use this information to get Michael ELQ back. I-I need something more concrete, some -- some, you know, bigger evidence against Nikolas.
Anna: Hmm. Actually, I might be able to help you with that.
Sam: Nikolas rigged the mayoral election?
Anna: He threw in with Mayor Lomax, and in doing so, he sabotaged Felicia.
Sam: And how do you know this?
Anna: Kyle Sloane told me just before I left town.
Sam: Okay. Uh, how did Kyle know? Oh. He was in on it, wasn't he?
Anna: Exactly. And so he couldn't go public with anything without implicating himself. And, um, then, you know, Kyle and my relationship got a little complicated. And so, I-I-I left town before I pursued it any further.
Sam: Okay, um, I'm sorry for asking you this, but I don't -- I don't know what your situation with Sloane is, but would you be willing to go see him? Get this on record?
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Nikolas: Okay, Romeo. Enough worrying about Hayden and me. Chandler's waiting. You don't want to be late for school, do you?
Spencer: Of course, I do. How will people notice my entrance if I'm on time?
Nikolas: [Sighs] Our actions reflect who we are on the inside, don't you think? I can imagine that you wouldn't want a flashy and tardy entrance to be the impression that the new you would want to make.
Spencer: When you're right, you're right. I got to hit it, Father. Goodbye.
Nikolas: Good luck.
Spencer: Thanks, Dad. And good luck to you crazy kids.
Hayden: [Laughs]
Nikolas: I-I-I --
Hayden: In case I failed to mention this, your son has a very unique and highly entertaining world view.
Nikolas: I'd like to chalk it up to first-day jitters, but, uh... I know better.
Hayden: Yeah. It's too bad I can't remember the, uh, kiss that he witnessed. To use Spencer's word, it, um, sounded like it was quite passionate.
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[Molly dumps the ugly cake in the trash]
TJ: [Sighs] You died nobly in battle, giving your life for the greater good.
Molly: We salute you, and we will remember you. Amen?
TJ: Sure. Amen. So, Eckert's?
Molly: No. Not a chance. We still have two layers, and by now, they've had a chance to cool properly.
TJ: You hope.
Molly: And I just found a new frosting recipe. We can still save this. Come on.
TJ: [Sighs]
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Carly: When Sonny's first wife died, Sonny went into a really deep depression, and Jason nursed him through it. He had no idea what was really going on. And then a couple years later, he crashed again, and I was there and I did the best I could. And over the years, there were two or three incidents, and Jason and I would work together to cover it up, you know? We...tried to keep Sonny's condition a secret.
Jason: That sounds like a lot to take on.
Carly: Hmm. We thought we were helping him, you know? We were just enabling him. It was actually Jason's sister Emily who realized what was wrong, that Sonny was bipolar, and then we realized there was a way to treat him.
Jason: I'm sure he didn't make it easy on you.
Carly: No, he refused to believe the diagnosis, and he was adamant about not taking medication.
Jason: How'd you finally get through to him?
Carly: It wasn't me. It was Jason.
Jason: Well, something tells me that you had a big hand in it.
Carly: Well, I helped. I did help. But [Sighs] I mean, now that Morgan could be bipolar, it's even worse for Sonny.
Jason: How do you mean?
Carly: Because he blames himself for passing it on to Morgan. I would give anything if Jason were here to get through to Morgan.
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Michael: And Morgan was worried about facing my mom and Sonny at the wedding today.
Sabrina: Why? Wouldn't they just be glad to have him there?
Michael: I told him that, but, uh... when they talked to Morgan about the possibility that he might be bipolar, he told them that his relationship with Kiki would keep him steady and basically solve all his problems.
Sabrina: Oh, wow. That [Sighs] That's wishful thinking on a whole lot of levels.
Michael: I know. Now not only does he have no way of assuring them that he'll be okay --
Sabrina: But he's got no plan of his own.
Michael: Exactly. I tried, you know, helping him. I tried talking to him and listening to him, and I told him what I thought, but in the end [Sighs] All I could do was give him a ride home.
Sabrina: Michael, don't minimize what you did. Morgan needed somebody to be there and to listen to him and really care about him, and you did that.
Michael: Yeah, but was it enough, though? Morgan's going to be at that wedding today, and...I don't know. Maybe I should be there for him. Even if I'm not sure I want to be there for Sonny.
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Morgan: Why's everything so impossible for me and so easy for Michael? He's smart, he's responsible, he can run a company. I can't even hold a job as a bartender. He -- he doesn't lie, doesn't cheat. He definitely doesn't cheat on his girlfriend with her mom. Everything he does is right, everything I do is wrong. Why is that?!
Sonny: That's not true, Morgan.
Morgan: It is true! What are you talking about?! I drugged Michael! I set him up! He would've never done that to me. Think about all the stupid things I've done, all the messes that I've made. You should hate me, Dad.
Sonny: I'd never hate you, son.
Morgan: Well, you should. I hate myself!
Sonny: Do you see this -- this -- this pain you're going through right now? I felt that. It's horrible. That agony. I felt like I went through -- inside a hole and I-I-I didn't want to -- I couldn't get out. I already told you. Who got me through it? My family. Jason, your mother. And no matter how many times I pushed them away, they stood by me. Just like I'm gonna stand by you, son.
Morgan: What if I have the -- the bipolar? What if I'm bipolar?
Sonny: You're gonna get treated. Just -- you know? And even if you don't want to, no matter how many times you don't want to take the medication... it doesn't matter, even if you don't take it. I... I'm gonna still love you. You can call me any name you want. You can throw my sins in my face, you can push me away. [Crying] I'm gonna always be there for you. Okay? I promise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: What do you think?
Molly: I think it's perfect.
TJ: Not too shabby, right?
Molly: Not shabby at all.
TJ: Thank you so much for the rescue.
Molly: Please, it was a joint effort. I think Sonny and Carly will love it.
TJ: And Maxie.
Molly: Maxie will appreciate the subtle understatement. I got to go. If I run over now, I can still make it to orientation just under the wire.
TJ: Wait, hey, hey. If you have time, you should stop by your uncle's house. I mean, if you can't make the ceremony, at least you can get some leftover cake, right?
Molly: Yeah, I might take you up on that. Bye.
TJ: All right, bye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: So, if I ask you to go to a wedding with me at a moment's notice...
Sabrina: I have three dress options in my closet. I just have to shower and change.
Michael: Wow. And if we decide to stay in bed all day?
Sabrina: Then those dresses will stay in that closet.
Michael: Have I told you you're the greatest?
Sabrina: Not this morning, no.
Michael: No? Well, you are the greatest.
Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Lip service.
Michael: Lip service? You want -- you want lip service? I will give you lip service.
Sabrina: Well, now that you've told me, I wouldn't mind you showing me, too.
Michael: Well, all right.
Sabrina: [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: What am I gonna do? [Sniffles] I ruined everything. I ruined your wedding.
Sonny: You didn't ruin anything.
Morgan: Ruined me and Kiki.
Sonny: Listen. You've lost something precious, right?
Morgan: Yeah.
Sonny: You might not get it back, but -- and it hurts. But think of this. You're where you're supposed to be. That's what matters.
Morgan: I'm pretty drunk.
Sonny: Yeah.
Morgan: And if I haven't ruined this, you know, day's young, so...
Sonny: You know what? I don't care what condition my kids are in. I always want them around, you know that, right?
Morgan: Like this? Come on.
Sonny: Especially like this. I just don't want you in the street like this, you know, with people looking at you. And I don't think your mother would like that, either.
Morgan: Okay.
Sonny: Yeah. I am grateful that you're here, and, you know, your mother's really doing something, you know, very sweet for me. She's reuniting the whole family, right? So, you know, we're gonna do something special for her, okay?
Morgan: Okay.
Sonny: What I want you to do is go upstairs, take a shower. I'm gonna brew you a nice pot of the finest Corinthos coffee.
Morgan: Okay.
Sonny: [Laughs]
Morgan: All right.
Sonny: Okay?
Morgan: All right. That sounds pretty good.
Sonny: All right.
Morgan: Just, you know, do me a favor, don't put, like, a raw egg or anything like that to cure my hangover.
Sonny: Okay, let me tell you something. I would not do that to coffee, and, uh, you're not hung over 'cause you're still drunk.
Morgan: [Chuckles] That's a good point, Dad. That's a good point.
Sonny: Here's what's gonna happen, okay? You're gonna sober up. We're gonna go to this wedding together as a family, okay?
Morgan: Mm-hmm.
Sonny: And then, uh... if you agree, we'll take you to the doctor tomorrow. But it's up -- it's up -- it's up to you, okay? You don't -- I'm not gonna push you. Only if -- if you want to. You want to?
Morgan: [Inhales sharply]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Would you like anything else?
Hayden: I couldn't eat another bite. I'm just, uh, trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my day. I guess it's another eight hours lounging by the pool while you go to the office.
Nikolas: Well, what if, uh... I stayed at home and entertained you?
Hayden: What?
Nikolas: Labor Day weekend is coming up. It's the last gasp of summer. It's pretty slow at the office. What if I played hooky and...stayed home with you?
Hayden: Are you sure? I mean, the economy won't collapse if you're not there?
[Both chuckle]
Nikolas: I think Wall Street can do without me for a day.
Hayden: I'd like that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anna: This whole election thing has just been nagging at me. Because it's not fair to Felicia or the people of Port Charles. And I would like to make things right.
Sam: Oh, so you're saying that...
Anna: Well, I could -- I could talk to Sloane.
Sam: [Sighs] Okay, good. Do you think he'll play ball?
Anna: I do. I mean, the last time I spoke to him, he wanted to blow Lomax and Nikolas right out of the water, so I'm gonna arrange a meeting. All right?
Sam: Well, I love a woman that cuts to the chase.
Anna: There's no time like the present. I will text you with his answer, okay?
Sam: Yes, perfect. Thank you. I-I can't thank you enough for this.
Anna: No, it's -- it's nice to feel useful.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: I really wish I could say or do something to help you.
Carly: Oh, you don't have to solve all my problems. Although it would really be nice if you could. [Laughs]
Jason: I would if I could.
Carly: I would for you, too.
Jason: What are you trying to say? Problems? I don't have any problems.
Carly: A whole life you can't remember? That's got to bug you every once in a while.
Jason: We were talking about your son.
Carly: Oh, we are. Okay. Well, I'm just hoping that -- that Michael can help Morgan. I really am.
Jason: Michael's got a good head on his shoulders.
Carly: He does, and if Morgan won't listen to his parents, then maybe he'll listen to his big brother. [Sighs] Who's not gonna be at my wedding.
Jason: No, no, don't say that.
Carly: I didn't say that. I did not say it.
Jason: No, you didn't. You didn't say it.
Carly: No. I mean, I told Sonny to keep the faith, and I know my son. He's -- he's going to come through for me. I know he is.
Jason: Look, regardless, you're gonna make a beautiful bride.
Carly: You know exactly what to say.
Jason: I'm working on it.
Carly: [Laughs]
Jason: Now, your bridal party should be descending upon you any moment. I'm gonna get out of your hair, and I got to go.
Carly: Thank you. Thank you so much for the flowers and for listening to me talk and...
Jason: You have a happy wedding.
Carly: I will. Next time we're together, I'll tell you all about it.
Jason: I'm sure you will.
Carly: [Laughs] Bye.
[Cell phone rings]
Jason: Sam?
Sam: I need to see you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Come in, come in. Thank you for getting here so fast.
Jason: What's going on?
Sam: We had a major break in the case. Thanks to Anna Devane, we have Nikolas right where we want him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: I am ready for a day of fun in the sun, or at least as much fun as a Cassadine can allow himself to have.
Hayden: Oh, Cassadines don't have fun?
Nikolas: Well, let's just say fun for us is usually confined to abductions, extortion, and evil plots. Taking it easy is not something that we normally do. But, uh, look great.
Hayden: Thank you. So do you. So, you ready to hit the pool?
Nikolas: Yes. Of course. After you.
Hayden: Wait. I forgot the bag.
Nikolas: Oh, hey.
Hayden: You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
Nikolas: Keep making threats about Jake, and I will. Oh, yes.
Hayden: All right. Then I'll use my mouth for more important things if you do the same.
Nikolas: Hayden? What is it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Doorbell rings]
Carly: I will never understand early people. God.
[Door opens]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: I mean, we could go tomorrow and we could find out, you know, that not-- that nothing's wrong, right? That could happen.
Sonny: It's possible, yeah.
Morgan: I mean, they could also tell me I'm like you and, you know, then --
Sonny: We'll deal with it. What do you want to do?
Morgan: I'll go. I'll go. [Sniffles] I'll go to the doctor tomorrow.
Sonny: Then...that's a plan. Right?
Morgan: Right.
Sonny: [Sighs] Uh, we got a wedding, right? We got to get ready for the wedding. Let's go.
Morgan: Okay.
Sonny: Okay?
Morgan: All right.
Sonny: [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: Well, Mrs. Corinthos, looks like you're gonna have the perfect wedding cake after all, man. [Chuckles] Hey! What the hell?! Hey! Let go of me!
[NEXT_ON]
Anna  to Kyle : I need your help.
Michael  to Carly : I can't just forgive Sonny and pretend that it's all okay.
Ric  to Sonny : I guarantee you I'm going to be able to get a conviction.
Sam  to Jason : And, by the way, you're forgiven.
Hayden  to Nikolas : Did I know who Jake was.
Jordan  to Dante : TJ is still a potential target.","Everybody is getting ready for Carly and Sonny's wedding. Michael has a nightmare about his family falling apart if he does not do what the oldest son needs to do for his family. He realizes, at the very least, he has to be there for Morgan so he reconsiders his previous decision not to attend his parents' wedding and commits himself and Sabrina to be there. Morgan goes to see Sonny, intoxicated and distraught after Kiki ended their relationship and the fact she found out he cheated upon her with her mom. Knowing all that is involved and the fact that he has been through the same condition with bi polar himself, Sonny promises to be there for his youngest son no matter what. When Carly is getting ready, she talks to Jake, assuring him he's important to her regardless of what Sonny thinks. Not only that, she somehow instinctively knows that given her recent concerns about Morgan having bi polar disorder, she can and should confide in him just like she did with Jason. Sam also knows she needs to reach out to Jake when Anna informs her for the first time that she and Sloane are aware that Nikolas rigged the mayoral election results for Lomax in exchange for favors. Meanwhile, Nikolas is closely ""monitoring"" Hayden when it appears he may be more comfortable spending time with her than he'd be with most other people, as it appears she may have a very different personality than the unscrupulous con artist he knew before and had to silence her.",summ_screen
"Hayden: You're innocent... of those particular charges, at least. Other ones? Not so much.
Nikolas: What other ones. Well, according to Jake and Sam, you know Jake's real identity, and I'm not so sure they're wrong about that.
Hayden: Really? Where'd you get that idea?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Sloane is lying. We know that he and Nikolas worked together to fix Lomax's election.
Jason: Yeah. [Clears throat] Nikolas got to him. Sloane's still in his pocket.
Sam: Well, then, why would he tell Anna that he did it? She said that he would work with us on this.
Jason: Well, she was wrong. Clearly, she doesn't know Sloane as well as she thought she did.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Anna's flashback]
Sloane: To be honest, I wasn't sure I'd ever hear from you again, the way we left things.
Anna: Well, I said I was gonna come back.
Sloane: 'Cause you weren't sure you wanted to see me. And yet here we are again, just hours after you return. Can I take this as a sign that there's a chance for us?
[Back to present]
Anna: Did you go to Wyndemere?
Sloane: I did.
Anna: Was it successful? Is Nikolas gonna give up ELQ to Michael?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: Damn it. Damn it.
Michael: I got it. I got it. Don't freak out. It's gonna be okay.
Morgan: I'm not -- I'm not freaking out. I'm not. I am kind of freaking out here. What's -- what's going on with me, Michael?
Michael: Look, you've had a rough couple of days. It's no wonder you're a little high-strung.
Morgan: I just -- I just really want to go back to this morning. I was starting to feel better after I talked to Dad, like -- like I had a handle on things, or at least, you know, I had a plan to get a handle on things, and then seeing Avery was kind of just the icing on the cake.
Michael: Yeah, that's exactly what I'm about to do.
Sabrina: Not without me you're not. Hi.
Michael: Wow. Huh.
Morgan: What he said.
Sabrina: [Chuckles]
Michael: You look, uh -- you look amazing.
Dante: Yeah, no disagreement here.
Sabrina: Thank you. So, where's the groom?
Dante: That's a good question.
Sabrina: Nobody knows?
Michael: Uh, we're just hoping my mom's taking her time getting ready.
Morgan: Yeah, and that Dad gets back before she shows.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Don't move. Don't move.
Charlie: Okay. Okay. Don't shoot. Don't --
Sonny: Okay, this could have been avoided, Charlie, if you were just more reasonable.
Charlie: I'll -- I'll testify against Julian, okay? Whatever you want.
Sonny: I want you to shut your mouth and do exactly as I tell you to do! How you doing? You good? Okay, here's what's gonna happen, Charlie. You're gonna untie TJ. Are you hearing me?
Charlie: Yeah.
Sonny: You're gonna untie TJ! No sudden moves! Okay? If all goes well, I may decide to let you live. Get up!
Charlie: All right. I'm doing it.
Sonny: I don't know about you, TJ, but I'm ready to get out of here.
TJ: Can't wait.
Sonny: I made plans with, uh -- with Carly. Nothing gonna stop me from making it.
[Someone points a gun at Sonny]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Oh, you look amazing.
Carly: [Laughs]
Bobbie: You look gorgeous, baby. Perfect.
Maxie: Can I put a bride together or can I put a bride together?
Carly: [Laughs]
Maxie: You know, when Sonny sees how gorgeous you look, he's gonna die.
Lulu: Ooh, Maxie.
Maxie: Oh. Poor choice of words, given the groom's line of work.
Carly: [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Hurry up, Charlie!
Sam: Sloane is a lying bastard. What are we supposed to do now?
[Gunshot]
Sam: [Screams]
Jason: You okay?
Sam: Uh-huh.
Jason: Okay.
TJ: Mr. Corinthos! Sonny! Sonny! Sonny! Are you all right?! No! No, no, no! Mr. Corinthos! No! Do something! Charlie, do something!
Charlie: He's shot, kid!
TJ: No, no, no! Mr. Corinthos! No, no, no! You can't die. You can't die.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sloane: So, there's something you need to know.
Anna: Jordan -- I'm sorry about the immunity, and she's totally on board, okay? And she's -- she's speaking right now with the Acting DA. It's Ric Lansing. He can be a little difficult, but I don't see a problem. You're not gonna go down for tampering with the mayoral election.
Sloane: Anna, listen.
Anna: Thank you. Thank you...for going to bat for me. I know you weren't 100% behind this, but I really appreciate it. And you did the right thing.
Sloane: No, actually, I didn't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: I'm sorry. Is it -- is it just me, or have we already had this conversation?
Hayden: Well, then, let's have it again.
Nikolas: [Chuckling] What?!
Hayden: Memory issues, you know, and all that.
Nikolas: I don't know who Jake is. I -- my grandmother does, but she's not talking, at least not to me.
Hayden: Right. Helena. The one who introduced us and supposedly confided in me and only me, which is why I know Jake's identity and you don't.
Nikolas: Correct.
Hayden: Here's the thing -- I don't buy it.
Nikolas: Sorry. It's the truth.
Hayden: Well, then how do you explain that little flash of memory I had? Our heated argument, then kiss, when you were so angry with me. And from what I gather, it was because you thought I was threatening you about Jake.
Nikolas: So?
Hayden: So...your story and my reality don't add up. Why is that, Nikolas?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Okay, stay here.
Sam: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sabrina: Wherever Sonny went, isn't he cutting it close? I thought the wedding was supposed to be at sunset.
Michael: Yeah, well, hopefully, he's back soon, but in the meantime, this gives us a chance to spend some more time with Avery.
Sabrina: I can't wait to see her.
Michael: Yeah, I know. Me, neither. Come on.
Morgan: Hey. Still no word yet. You?
Dante: Not yet.
Morgan: Where the hell is he, man?
Dante: He'll be here. Hey, how about some champagne?
Morgan: Ha, that's really funny. No. I'm still sweating it out from last night. [Clears throat]
Dante: So, you must have really, uh, tied one on, huh?
Morgan: Yeah. Big time.
Dante: So long as you remember, little brother, getting drunk doesn't solve anything.
Morgan: Come on. Like you've never overindulged when stuff got rough?
Dante: I absolutely have and made the biggest mistake of my life because of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Sonny will be blown away when he sees you.
Carly: Know when to stop, Maxie.
[Laughter]
Maxie: Okay, well, how do I look?
Lulu: Fabulous, as always.
Valerie: I was gonna ask you where you got that dress.
Maxie: Oh, this great little boutique on Van Ness. Eat your heart out, Wyndham's. [Chuckles]
Bobbie: You really do. You look beautiful. Radiant, luminous.
Carly: Oh! [Laughs]
Maxie: That's because she's wearing the new Cartullo Illuminata face tint.
Lulu: You are being a wedding planner from hell, FYI.
Maxie: No, I'm not.
Lulu: Give them space!
Carly: [Laughs]
Lulu: Oh, my God.
Bobbie: I really do mean it.
Carly: Thanks, Mom. That means a lot to me.
Bobbie: You look so happy. You look as if it's your first time getting married.
[Both laugh]
Carly: I -- it sounds crazy, but I feel like it is. I do. I just -- I feel like my life is about to begin again with Sonny.
Bobbie: Ohh!
Carly: No, we can't cry. We can't cry.
Bobbie: [Voice breaking] I know. I know. It's just, when you see your children happy, nothing compares.
Carly: Nothing. [Chuckles] [Sighs]
Lulu: You okay?
Valerie: Yeah. Just...missing my mom.
Lulu: I know it's a weak substitute, but you've got me.
Valerie: Nothing weak about it.
Maxie: Oh, my God, enough with the waterworks, people. Uh, we can all blubber at Sonny's. Now, vamanos, or this wedding will never happen.
Carly: Hey, bite your tongue.
Lulu: What she meant to say was, let's not keep Sonny waiting.
Carly: Okay, I'm all for that.
Bobbie: [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: Sonny!
[Panting]
TJ: Hey, no, no! You stay the hell away from him!
Charlie: Shut up. Shut up! Shut up now!
TJ: Somebody help us!
Charlie: Shut up now, or you're next!
[Door thuds]
Charlie: Hey!
Dickie: What the hell happened?
Charlie: Someone shot Sonny Corinthos. Was it one of you two?
Dickie: No, we were watching from outside.
Charlie: Well, it looks like we got a guardian angel who wants Sonny dead.
[Gun cocks]
Charlie: I guess one more shot... ought to do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anna: I don't follow. What happened at Wyndemere? Did Nikolas push back?
Sloane: No.
Anna: But he's not gonna give up ELQ. Even though you made it clear that you're gonna turn him in for destroying those ballots. Unless you didn't.
Sloane: That's right.
Anna: ""That's right,"" you didn't? Or, ""that's right,"" even though you made it clear?
Sloane: I never implicated Nikolas. I never even pressured him, as a matter of fact.
Anna: [Sighs] Why not?
Sloane: Because of you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Okay, the coast is clear. So far, so good.
[Laughter]
Maxie: All right, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to keep the bride out here while I scope the premises for the groom.
Lulu: Okay.
Valerie: Why?
Maxie: So the groom doesn't see the bride before the ceremony.
Valerie: Isn't that whole ""bad luck"" thing kind of old-school?
Bobbie: Well, maybe, but let's not test it, because, in today's day and age, couples need all the help they can get making it stick.
Carly: Was that aimed at me?
Bobbie: That was aimed at everyone.
Carly: [Laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: All right, you know what, man, forget I said anything.
Morgan: No, no, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. My -- my big brother, a hero cop, made the biggest mistake of his life drunk? You got to tell me what happened.
Maxie: Are you guys the only ones that are here?
Morgan: No, there's 2 1/2 more guests upstairs.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sabrina: How long has it been since you've held her?
Michael: Oh, it feels like forever.
[Avery cooing]
Michael: I know I missed you, but did not realize how much I missed you until right now.
Sabrina: [Chuckles]
Michael: So, you okay, peanut? Your dad treating you good?
Sabrina: She's perfect. You did the right thing, Michael. See? Here's proof.
[Michael's flashback]
Sonny: Y-you just bringing her to visit, or what -- what's going on?
Michael: No, I'm, uh... I'm bringing her home.
Sonny: Hi.
Michael: Yeah, I know. It's just -- it's hard.
Sabrina: Oh, before I forget -- AJ -- I mean, Avery -- gosh -- I keep doing that.
Michael: No, you'll get used to it. Trust me.
Sabrina: Avery, I brought you a little something. A finishing touch for your outfit.
[Avery coos]
Sabrina: What do you think?
Michael: Aww. Yeah, what do you think, Avery? Is it possible for you to get even more beautiful?
Sabrina: Let's see. [Gasps] Oh, my goodness! So pretty! [Chuckles] Michael, she's so grown up.
Michael: Look at these teeth. She's gonna be walking. She's gonna be talking. Just don't forget how much I love you, okay?
Sabrina: She won't forget because you are gonna be right here to tell her.
Michael: We both will be. Isn't that right, Avery?
[Avery coos]
Michael: You're not getting rid of us. No way, no how, because we're family. The thing about family is you never give up on each other.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Echoed footsteps as Sam runs along the docks]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: That memory was very clear. You were warning me to stop making threats about Jake, and not very nicely, I might add.
Nikolas: Okay. My apologies.
Hayden: I don't want apologies. I want answers. If it wasn't about Jake's identity, what was it about?
Nikolas: You really want to know?
Hayden: No, actually, I've lost interest.
Nikolas: Okay. I was, uh -- I was holding something over your head.
Hayden: About Jake?
Nikolas: Specifically, your fake marriage to him. I figured out that you and Ric Lansing were conning the guy, and I threatened to expose you.
Hayden: That's it?
Nikolas: Should there be more?
Hayden: I don't know. It seemed bigger than that -- more personal.
Nikolas: You were pretending to be the guy's wife. I mean, what can be more personal than that?
Hayden: No, no. More personal to you. Like, whatever we were discussing would have grave consequences for you.
Nikolas: I-I-I don't know...how many times I have to tell you.
Hayden: As many times as I need to hear it, apparently.
Nikolas: I don't know who Jake really is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Charlie: You really are one tough son of a bitch.
TJ: Don't -- don't -- don't do it. Don't kill him.
Charlie: He's still breathing. Not for long. He's dying, kid. I'm sorry to say you're next. Can't have any witnesses. [Grunts]
[Gunshot]
Charlie: Aah! Back off, or the kid dies!
[Gunshot]
Jason: Don't -- shh. Don't talk. Don't talk. Is that it? Are you okay? You good? Hey!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: So, you were just being noble, trying to protect Jake, while I -- well, I was just being a huge bitch, wasn't I? Messing with Jake's life in pretty much every way possible.
Nikolas: Yeah, that's about how I remember it.
Hayden: If, by ""about"" you mean ""not at all,"" then we agree.
Nikolas: [Scoffs]
Hayden: What? Don't give me that -- it's not my fault your version of events is total crap.
Nikolas: [Laughs] You -- do you think you can do any better?
Hayden: Yes, I do. I think we were co-conspirators, that we both knew the answer to the riddle of Jake, which means you still do. The question is, why are you so hell-bent on keeping it from him?
Nikolas: Hell-bent, huh?
Hayden: Yes, like I said, you were very angry.
Nikolas: That's not the part I remember.
Hayden: No?
Nikolas: No. The part I remember is when you decided to stop talking and -- how did you put it? -- Do something better with your mouth? Now, how about you do that right now?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anna: I asked you to help Sam get Nikolas to give up ELQ, but you didn't.
Sloane: Mm-hmm.
Anna: And now you're saying that's because of me. Okay. I'll bite.
Sloane: You told me that we didn't have a future together, not to put the screws to Nikolas for your benefit, but because it was the right thing to do.
Anna: And you've never cared much about that, have you?
Sloane: That's not fair.
Anna: Isn't it?
Sloane: The situation is complicated.
Anna: Simplify it.
Sloane: I've been working for Nikolas Cassadine.
Anna: How long?
Sloane: Since Mayor Lomax fired me. I know I should have told you.
Anna: You think?
Sloane: You get it now? I was torn between doing my job and doing you a favor.
Anna: No, I don't get it. Why did you go to Wyndemere at all?
Sloane: Well, you do know what the word ""torn"" means, right?
Anna: And in the end, you sided with Nikolas.
Sloane: Look, crossing this guy would have gotten me nowhere. I'd have no income, and I'd have no you.
Anna: Oh, well, that's where you're wrong. You would have had me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Well, something very important is happening today. You're getting a mom.
Avery: Hi.
Sabrina: Hi!
Michael: I know you already look at her like your mom. I mean, she holds you. She plays with you. And she sings to you. Well, at least she tries to sing to you. She's not much of a singer, is she? I know, because she's my mom, too.
Sabrina: [Chuckles]
Michael: But, yeah... hi. Your dad...and she are getting married. Now, I-I need to warn you, though, about growing up with them. It's not always -- it's not always gonna be easy.
[Avery cooing]
Michael: There's gonna be some bumps in the road. You know, they can be stubborn, reckless, and they're not always the easiest people, you know, but no one will love you more or fight harder for you. They love you, and they will always put you first.
Sabrina: I know someone else who puts you first, Avery -- someone who sacrifices what they want for your good.
Michael: I'm not sure what she -- who's she talking about?
Sabrina: [Chuckles] You know, right, Avery? You know how wonderful your big brother is?
Michael: Oh, and I am as lucky -- I am lucky to have you in my life.
[Avery coos as Michael & Sabrina kiss]
Sabrina: [Chuckles] Come on. Let's go watch two people who love each other get married.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: What is taking her so long?
Lulu: You know Maxie. Everything has to be perfect.
Carly: I'm marrying the man I'm meant to be with. That's perfect. Everything else is just details.
Bobbie: Aww.
Lulu: Aww.
Carly: Okay, okay.
[Laughter]
Carly: All right, guys, I just want to get in there.
Lulu: Me, too.
Carly: Like, now.
Lulu: Yeah. Dante texted me, wanted to know when we were gonna be here.
Valerie: Dante's already inside?
Lulu: Yeah, he wanted to spend time with his dad before the wedding.
[Door opens]
Carly: Yes, yes, yes.
Morgan: Hi.
Carly: Hey. Uh, Morgan, come in. Hi. How are you?
Morgan: I'm good. Aren't I supposed to be asking you that? You look beautiful, Mom.
Carly: Thank you.
Bobbie: And you! Hey, girls, check out my handsome grandson.
Morgan: Grandma, oh, no!
[Laughter]
Morgan: Oh, no.
Lulu: Okay, seriously, where's Maxie? We're waiting for the all clear.
Morgan: Okay, Maxie's going crazy right now with the decorations. She doesn't even want you seeing the living room. So your orders are to take her, go straight upstairs, and wait for the wedding to start.
Bobbie: Ooh, I guess we've got our marching orders.
Carly: Oh, hold on, hold on. Come here. Come here.
Morgan: Yeah?
Carly: Could you take me upstairs? I'd love to spend some time with you before I marry your dad.
Morgan: Yeah. How could I say no to that?
Carly: Come on. All right. Bye, guys. [Chuckles]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: Could you please explain to me how the groom up and left the premises when his wedding is about to start?
Dante: Sure, Maxie, there's something called free will, all right?
Maxie: Okay, let me rephrase. Why did you let the groom leave? And unless somebody died, there is no excuse.
Dante: I don't know. I wasn't here, okay?
Maxie: Did you try to call him?
Dante: Yes, I have. Multiple times.
Maxie: [Sighs] Okay. [Chuckles] Fine. I will try to look on the bright side. With Sonny being MIA, that'll give us a few more minutes to wait for the cake. And TJ better be walking through the kitchen with that in three, two...one. TJ!
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: Hey, hey, come on, please, you got to help Mr. Corinthos.
Jason: Yeah, yeah.
Sam: Here. I need an ambulance.
Jason: Sonny, I'm gonna turn you over, man, okay? All right, 1, 2, 3.
Sam: Sonny Corinthos has been shot.
Jason: Okay. There we go. What do we got here? Sonny, can you hear me? Can you hear me, buddy? There you are. All right.
Sonny: I knew you'd come. You always do. Ow!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: We made a deal.
Nikolas: We did?
Hayden: I would move in as long as sex wasn't a requirement as payment.
Nikolas: You're the one who tried to kiss me the other day.
Hayden: Right, and you put a stop to it, proving just what a gentleman you are.
Nikolas: Well, can I tell you something?
Hayden: Sure.
Nikolas: I'm not feeling like much of a gentleman right now.
Hayden: No?
Nikolas: No.
Hayden: Between the uninvited guests and you dodging my questions, we've wasted the whole afternoon. But there's still time for a night swim.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sloane: You gave me no reason to hope that we could be together.
Anna: I know. I didn't. But I was talking with Jordan, and...I don't know, she just made me realize maybe I was making a mistake and that I was creating all these obstacles where there were none. And...
Sloane: Anna, what are you saying?
Anna: That...just before you came in, I made a decision. And I was gonna try to explore what we have between us.
Sloane: Are you serious? Well, okay, then. Like, let's do that.
Anna: I can't.
Sloane: Because of this?
Anna: Oh, because of everything. You're not the man I thought you were.
Sloane: You mean I'm not the man you wanted me to be.
Anna: That's right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Sonny really didn't say where he was going?
Dante: He told Morgan that he had to go take care of something.
Bobbie: Mmm, and you obviously tried to reach your father.
Dante: Yeah, haven't had any luck.
Lulu: That's weird. Are you worried?
Dante: I don't know. I don't know what to be, to tell you the truth. He could be running an errand. He could be doing something work-related.
Bobbie: Well, let's just hope he gets home soon and puts all of our concerns to rest.
Lulu: [Gasps] Ohh! My goodness! Oh, look who's ready for the wedding!
Michael: Hey, everybody.
Lulu: Yeah, no, you're invisible when you're holding her.
Michael: Yeah, I'm kind of used to that.
Lulu: Oh, I mean, seriously, could your little sister be any cuter? I am in love.
Dante: Yeah, that's the general consensus.
Lulu: Can I hold her?
Michael: What do you say, Avery? Do you want to go to your sister-in-law?
Lulu: Come here. [Gasps] Oh, my goodness. Hi. I think she looks like you.
Dante: You do?
Lulu: Yeah. You are gonna be a heartbreaker, just like your big brother, aren't you? Her hands are so tiny. We barely got any time with Rocco when he was this small. I want another one.
Dante: That's good. I'm ready whenever you are.
Bobbie: Valerie? Honey? You okay?
Valerie: Yeah. I'm just...missing my mom more than usual today.
Bobbie: Are you sure that's all it is?
Valerie: I'm not feeling well. I tried to rally, but it doesn't seem to be working.
Bobbie: Oh, honey, well, then I'll take you home.
Valerie: No, don't be silly. I'm sure one of Sonny's employees can take me back.
Bobbie: No, I'm not sending you home with one of Sonny's no-necks.
Valerie: Aunt Bobbie.
Bobbie: No arguing. And besides, at the rate they're going, Sonny and Carly might not be getting married today after all. Come on.
Lulu: I think we need to dance tonight.
Dante: Hmm?
Lulu: Are you ready for this party?
Dante: I want the first dance.
Lulu: Aww.
Bobbie: I'm going to take her home.
Lulu: [Chuckles]
Bobbie: Okay? Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: You know, Mom, you really do look gorgeous.
Carly: Oh.
Morgan: Dad's not gonna know what hit him.
Carly: [Chuckles] Yay! That's the plan. Hey.
Morgan: Hey.
Carly: I'm sorry about Kiki.
Morgan: Thanks.
Carly: Hey. Come here. You okay? Hmm? I know how much you care about her.
Morgan: Yeah, I mean, you know, she was just my lifeline, with everything being so crazy right now. Now she's just kind of gone.
Carly: We're not. Your father and I, we're here. So is Michael and so is Dante.
Morgan: I know. You guys have been really great. Yeah.
Carly: That's because we love you.
Morgan: Yeah, you do, no matter how bad I screw up.
Carly: [Sighs] Your father told me that, uh, you two had a good talk this morning.
Morgan: Yeah, we did. I was... I was in a bad place, and he just -- he made me feel better.
Carly: I'm glad.
Morgan: Um, I don't know what I'm gonna do, Mom, if I end up being bipolar like Dad. I guess -- well, I guess I'll just see what the shrink says tomorrow.
Carly: [Sighs] Mm. I am so proud of you. I am. Hey, I know it doesn't seem like it now, but it's gonna feel really good to get answers. You'll see. It will.
Morgan: I'm just really scared, you know?
Carly: I know.
Morgan: But, uh, Dad did promise he'd come with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Sonny, listen, man, you've been shot, okay? I just need you to relax. Stay with me, buddy. Hey, Sam, I need -- I need towels! My hands are slipping! Stay with me, buddy.
TJ: Is he breathing? Is he still breathing?
Jason: He's breathing. Stay with me. You're doing fine. You're doing fine. You're doing fine, man.
Sam: Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Jason: Can you hear me? Sonny, can you hear me?
Sam: Wait a minute. Who -- who were these guys? Who do they work for?
TJ: No clue.
Jason: Sonny, can you hear me?
Sam: Are you okay?
Jason: You're doing fine, man.
TJ: I'm fine, but after they shot Sonny, I thought he was dead for real. I-I didn't know what to do.
Sam: Hey, hey. It's not your fault, okay?
Jason: Stay with me, man.
TJ: It's really bad, isn't it?
Jason: Okay, Sonny, you're doing good, man. The ambulance is on its way. It's on its way, okay? You got family, buddy.
Sonny: [Groans]
Jason: You got a family. You know what I'm saying? You know what I'm saying? They need you. Sonny! Sonny, stay with me, buddy! Don't go -- Sonny, stay with me!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sloane: We -- we can still make this work. So what if I let Nikolas off the hook? That doesn't mean that we can't be together.
Anna: Except it does.
Sloane: Why? It's between the Cassadines and the Quartermaines. It's got nothing to do with us.
Anna: It's not -- it's not them. It's not them. It's -- it's --
Sloane: What?
Anna: It's us. It's this. It's -- it's too simplistic -- that -- that I would lose Duke, and then I would fall into a relationship with you. It's a fantasy.
Sloane: But it doesn't have to be.
Anna: It is. You and I -- never meant to be the endgame, Kyle.
Sloane: Would it make any difference if I told you that had I known that you were interested, I would have chosen you over Nikolas in a heartbeat?
Anna: Why do you need a reward to be a good person? We're in a bind here, Kyle. You tampered with a mayoral election, and it happened to have a candidate that was one of my good friends. So...
Sloane: Don't make this personal.
Anna: It is personal. And it's not only me now that knows that you broke the law. The commissioner does, too.
Sloane: So right back into cop mode, huh? That was fast.
Anna: But you didn't deliver Nikolas to the authorities or ELQ back to its rightful owners, so you are not immune from prosecution.
Sloane: Oh, no, so that's it. And you're fine just sending me off to prison.
Anna: I -- what could I do? The ball is already rolling.
Sloane: Just know that if I go to Pentonville, you're coming with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Hayden: [Gasps] Oh, my God! Ohh!
Nikolas: Is there a problem?
Hayden: Ohh! Hypothermia! Ohh! I wouldn't have gotten in that pool if I knew it was sub-arctic.
Nikolas: However, you spent a lot of time out there. You never so much as dipped your toe into the water?
Hayden: Aah! Why don't you take that vase I didn't break and use that money to heat that baby? Ohh!
Nikolas: Hayden, if I would want it heated, I would have heated the pool.
Hayden: Yeah. But you don't. Why?
Nikolas: Because I like it cold. It keeps me sharp and focused, I guess.
Hayden: [Chuckles]
Nikolas: I swim a few miles in there almost, uh, every day, even in the winter. How do you think I would have... gotten to where I am today, I guess?
Hayden: You've gotten to where you are today because you were born into a dynasty.
Nikolas: I would have said ""disciplined,"" but, uh, that, too.
Hayden: Ohh! Can Alfred build a fire?
Nikolas: Are you really that cold?
Hayden: My goose bumps have goose bumps.
Nikolas: Drop your towel.
Hayden: What?!
Nikolas: Just...do it.
Hayden: [Breathing heavily] [Chuckles as Nikolas wraps her in a warm blanket]
Nikolas: Is that better?
Hayden: Much.
Nikolas: Good.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Hmm? Hey. So, is it ""go"" time?
Maxie: Not quite.
Carly: Oh, okay. What's not up to your standards? Champagne, flowers, food, what?
Maxie: No, no, all those things are up to my standards. Just it seems we're missing a few important details.
Carly: Like what?
Maxie: For starters, Valerie wasn't feeling very well, so your mother took her home.
Carly: Okay. Well, I am sorry that Valerie is sick, and as for my mom, she went above and beyond supporting this wedding, so if she found an excuse not to be at the actual ceremony, I'm okay with that.
Maxie: How very Zen of you. Most brides are more excitable.
Carly: It's not my first wedding. [Chuckles]
Maxie: Okay, well, aside from your mother and Valerie, there are a few other things missing.
Carly: Okay.
Maxie: We don't have a cake.
Carly: I don't need a cake. See? Problem solved.
Maxie: And then there is the issue of [Coughing] The groom.
Carly: Uh, what did you say?
Maxie: The groom.
Morgan: Wait, wait, wait. Dad's not back yet?
Carly: Dad's not here, and -- and he didn't tell you where he was going?
Morgan: He said he was gonna take care of something. I didn't tell you 'cause I didn't want you to worry.
Maxie: And we were gonna wait until he got back. And it's time, and he's not back yet. She's smiling. Why -- why is she smiling.
Carly: [Laughs] Ohh! Because! Of course, I'm smiling!
Maxie: The man you're supposed to marry is nowhere to be found.
Carly: That's because he's probably off prepping some big surprise. This is so Sonny. I wonder what the heck he's doing. Oh, I know what it is! [Laughs] I know what it is!
Morgan: What might that be, Mom?
Carly: I think he's at the airport picking up a surprise guest. I bet you he's picking up Spinelli.
Maxie: No, I-I think I would know if Spinelli was coming.
Carly: Not if Sonny didn't want you to know. Your father is the sweetest man. He wants this day to be perfect. And you know what? It will be.
Maxie: Not if he sees you before the ceremony.
Carly: Forget tradition. We have love.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: I know I've been saying Sonny's gonna show, but I'm -- I'm starting to get a bad feeling about this.
Michael: Yeah, I don't like this either.
Dante: I'm gonna call the station, see if there's anything weird going on.
Carly: Hey! Is your dad here?
Michael: Wow, Mom, you look stunning.
Dante: Hear, hear.
Carly: Well, thank you! Now, answer the question.
Michael: Uh, no, um, no, he's not here just yet.
Carly: He's in traffic. [Laughs]
Morgan: Okay, uh, Mom's convinced that Dad's picking up a surprise guest from the airport?
Carly: Yes! Yes! If not that, he has something else up his sleeve. Sonny usually does. I just can't wait to find out what it is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: Mr. Corinthos!
Sam: Hey, hey! C-come here. Come here. Jake's got him. The best thing we can do is stay here.
[Sirens wailing]
Jason: All right, Sonny, ambulance is on its way, man, okay?
Sonny: [Groans]
Jason: Okay, you need to hold tight just a little bit longer. Can you do that? There we go. That's my man right there. Hold tight. Hold tight. All right.
Officer: Police! Hands where we can see them!
Jason: I can't put my hands in the air. I got to keep pressure on this wound. This man's been shot in the chest.
Officer: Anybody armed?
Jason: I've got a gun in my waistband. Please hurry up.
Officer: Toss it. Nice and slow.
Sam: I got it. I got it. I got it.
[Gun clatters]
Jake: All right. All right, this guy's bleeding out. This guy's bleeding out!
Officer: How'd that happen?
Sam: We don't have time. Where's the ambulance?
Jason: You guys hurry.
Officer: Medics! Please bring me the medics!
Jason: Sonny, you hear that, man? The ambulance is here. They're here, man. Just hold tight. Hold tight. Here they come.
Medic: What do we got?
Jason: Gunshot wound to the chest. He's bleeding out really bad, man.
Medic: All right, we're gonna have to ask you to move away, sir.
Jason: Okay.
Sonny: Hey. Hey. Tell Carly...I love her.
Jason: Yeah. Of course. Yeah, yeah, all right, man. Let these -- let these guys do their job, all right? Okay? Okay. You ready to switch?
Medic: Yeah.
Jason: One, two, three, go. [Exhales]
TJ: I got jumped at Kelly's, and they brought me here -- one of the dead guys -- this freak named Charlie -- made me call Mr. Corinthos. I mean, it's my fault that he got shot.
Sam: No, it's not your fault.
TJ: No, because he never goes anywhere without backup. The only reason he came here alone is because they said they'd kill me if he didn't. Now he's supposed to get married today.
Medic: Sir. Stay with me, sir.
TJ: Carly's waiting on him, and she doesn't even know.
Medic: Sir, are you able to speak? Stay with me. Stay with me, sir.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sloane: I told you about tampering with the election in confidence.
Anna: I know. And you also told me that you were going to make it right.
Sloane: Well, I changed my mind.
Anna: That's too bad. You knew I was coming to see Jordan. Do you honestly think that she was gonna give you a free pass and not get anything in return?
Sloane: Fix it.
Anna: I can't. I don't want to.
Sloane: Well, then, I guess it's Pentonville for both of us.
Anna: [Sighs]
Sloane: Don't tell me you forgot already. We share another secret, Anna -- a bigger one. You killed a man in cold blood.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: You still cold?
Hayden: If you promise to heat me up like this, I'll stop hounding you for a heated pool. [Chuckles]
Nikolas: Okay. Um... [Stammers] Well, now that you're, um, somewhat goose- bump-free, should I tell Alfred that you're -- you're ready to eat?
Hayden: I'm starving. [Chuckles]
Nikolas: How does, uh, lobster salad and a nice, uh, Sauvignon Blanc sound to you?
Hayden: Um, like you read my mind.
Nikolas: Okay. I'll see you on the terrace, okay?
Hayden: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: What's taking so long? Why haven't they put him in the ambulance?
Sam: They know what they're doing.
TJ: What if it's too late? What if he dies?
Sam: He's not gonna die. He's got too much to live for.
Medic: Blood pressure's still dropping. He's not stable enough to transport yet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Normally, I would be livid if someone was upstaging me at my own wedding, but because it's you, I think I'll let it go.
[Laughter]
Carly: Oh, God, I can't believe that this day is here. I'm marrying Sonny! [Chuckles]
Maxie: Again.
Lulu: Again.
Carly: Yes, again, okay? Again. And all of you here to witness.
Avery: Yay!
All: Yay!
Carly: [Laughs] Yeah. I mean, you guys...
Avery: Yay!
Carly: ...You know that Sonny and I have had our share of fireworks and...
Avery: Yay!
Carly: ...Well, the one thing that has never been in doubt, and that is how much we love our children and how much we love each other's children. Hi! Yeah! We're family. All of us here, we're family, and that's a bond that cannot be broken.
[Avery chattering]
Carly: Hmm? And you know what? I know I speak for Sonny when I say it means so much to us that you're here wishing us well, and it just makes us so happy. It really does. And, yeah, it feels so different than the last four times. It just does. And I know that sounds crazy.
Avery: Yay!
Carly: Yeah! Yay, right? [Laughter] But I think that means something. I really do. I think this one's gonna last forever.
[Door slams]
Carly: I really...do.
[Jason enters with his shirt covered in Sonny's blood]
[NEXT_ON]
Sloane  to Anna : I will go public unless Jordan gets me that immunity deal.
Jordan: No one close to him is safe.
Ava  to Julian : There's got to be some way to get Carly's hands off my Avery.
Carly  to Jason : What's going on?
Medic: He's barely stable. We've got to move him now.","Carly and all her bridesmaids as well as all of Sonny's groomsmen and guests to the wedding are waiting for the groom. Nobody suspects there is any cause for worry that he's late. Little do they know he's been fatally shot. TJ wants to help him but cannot when he's tied to a chair at the warehouse and outnumbered. Sam and Jake are there, however. And, surprisingly, we see Jake passionately working to save Sonny's life, as if he might remember that he's really Jason, instead of Jake who is not exactly friends with Sonny.",summ_screen
"Sam: Danny's asleep. At last. Well, he did try and climb out of his crib again.
Silas: Making a break for it. That kid's never gonna surrender.
Sam: It amazes me that he's still so strong.
Silas: He's gonna need his strength tomorrow.
Sam: You okay?
Silas: Yeah. Why not?
Sam: Because you're thinking about your daughter.
Carly: Trying to figure out which one you want? Here's a hint -- it should be the one you're married to.
Kiki: I didn't hear you come in.
Carly: Is Sonny around? I've got news. The judge ruled on Franco's case. Big thanks to Lucy Coe for the tour of the construction site for the deception spa. We eagerly await the opening.
Tracy: I can't believe you watch that drivel.
Ava: Shh!
Tracy: Do you give any credence to that tabloid trash?
Ava: I'm a businesswoman. I have to keep on top of pop culture. The judge ruled on artist/serial killer Robert Frank, better known as Franco Quartermaine.
Tracy: Was that today?
Ava: I thought you didn't like this show. Was he exonerated, or will he spend the rest of his unnatural life behind bars? Tune in after the break.
Tracy: No!
Ava: All right, don't worry about it. I'm sure it's online. Let me check my twitter feed.
Franco: Hey! Look who's trending -- hashtag ""Franco's a free man.""
Brad: Holy cow. Did I just hear that right? Maxie and Spinelli are the parents of the Falconeri baby? [Chuckles] Ah, geez.
Felix: They got meds for that.
Brad: I thought you weren't speaking to me.
Felix: That was my stated intention, my fervent wish, but I couldn't keep silent anymore.
Brad: About what?
Felix: How you wouldn't step up for your own kid.
Brad: [Scoffs]
Britt: Oh, my God.
Nikolas: What? What is it?
Britt: Something's wrong with him.
Sabrina: What? What do you mean?
Britt: He's pale and his nares are flaring. His breathing's shallow. It's labored. What did you do to him? Headache specialist.
Sam: With everything that's been going on with Danny, we haven't talked about Kiki.
Silas: Well, there's not really a lot to talk about.
Sam: You just found out that you had a -- a daughter. That's life-changing.
Silas: I'm trying not to get ahead of myself, Sam. Look, I've had exactly one conversation with Kiki, and she asked me to give her some time. You know, I... I don't even know if she wants to have a relationship with me or not.
Sam: Okay. But listen, hello. What do you want?
Silas: It'd be nice for Rafe to have a cousin, right? I mean, he doesn't have too much family.
Sam: Yeah, Rafe's a great kid. I'm sure he would love to have a cousin, but that's not what I was asking. What about you?
Silas: I'll tell you what -- if Kiki ever gets back to me, I'll let you know.
Sam: Kiki just found out that she had a father. That is a lot to process, and I'm sure that she's in shock. I mean, I'm certainly in some sort of a shock finding out that you have a daughter with Ava Jerome.
Silas: Any typical reason you're in some sort of shock?
Sam: [Chuckles] Well, I don't know. I mean, it seems to me that... Ava has some, you know, a different type. After all, she is the same woman who wanted to get back with Franco.
Tracy: All the charges were dropped? The murders, the kidnappings, the rapes?
Franco: There were no rapes.
Tracy: Well, be that as it may, I still find it very hard to believe that even the formidable Diane miller got all the charges dropped.
Franco: Well, then you underestimate the formidable ms. Miller. Think of all the blatantly guilty crimes she's managed to exonerate.
Tracy: Present company included?
Franco: Oh, no, no. In my case, she just told the truth. The tumor made me do it.
Ava: Oh, come on. You were not suffering from any tumor when you showed up in a homemade rappelling harness and started graffiti'ing a bank wall. You were always impulsive, mercurial, borderline obsessive.
Franco: I like to look at it like I saw things my own way. Yeah, I was eccentric, some might say quirky.
Ava: Obsession with death -- that's a quirk to you?
Franco: I think it's the only reason you wanted to represent me. You were just as obsessed with money as I was with all things morbid. Why are you two so anxious? Don't I seem more empathetic now that I've had the tumor removed? Rest assured, okay? All the naughty was caused by a glioma, and now that I'm cured, I'm a new man, or at the least, new and improved.
Ava: Not that I can see.
Franco: There's reams of evidence. Really. The tumor was the bad guy, not me.
Tracy: I can't believe a judge fell for that.
Franco: The truth is not so hard to accept, Tracy. You should try it sometime. Everyone in the courtroom was convinced. Well... almost everyone.
Kiki: So, my dad -- ugh! Franco! -- Isn't responsible for all of the horrible things that he did?
Carly: His attorney argued that the location of his tumor affected his ability to tell right from wrong. From a legal standpoint, he was acting from diminished capacity. He didn't know what he was doing.
Kiki: So, do you believe that?
Carly: The judge did, and I think Sonny has a right to know.
Kiki: Wait, wait, wait. You don't think that Sonny would kill Franco, do you?
Carly: No. Is Sonny upstairs?
Kiki: Actually, Sonny's not here. Is Morgan here?
Kiki: No. Sonny's been missing since last night.
Carly: He left without telling anyone where he was going?
Kiki: He left this.
Carly: ""I'm sorry. I can't do this. Goodbye.""
Kiki: You don't think he would actually hurt himself, do you?
Carly: He's bipolar, he's volatile, and he's not on his medication. Did Morgan go look for him?
Kiki: Yeah.
Carly: Alone?
Kiki: No, no, Michael went with him, and they were supposed to meet up with Dante. And Olivia ran out of here. She said she thought she knew where he was, so hopefully they're all together.
Carly: Together where?
Morgan: Right here.
Felix: Nikolas Cassadine all but begged you to take the Britch and that child off his hands, but you refused to step up.
Brad: So, you want nothing to do with me, but you're eavesdropping on my private conversations?
Felix: I didn't have to eavesdrop. Denise was in the hub and she heard the whole thing. She told penny who told epiphany who thinks it's a disgrace --
Brad: Okay, okay, flattered though I might be by the interest of my fellow co- workers, you and your whole little game of telephone have got it all wrong.
Felix: Okay. Enlighten me, Brad.
Brad: [Sighs] Why do you even care, Felix, huh? You've written me off.
Felix: Just answer the question -- did you or did you not tell Nikolas Cassadine that the Britch and the baby could fend for themselves?
Brad: What I told Nikolas was that Britt and I had an agreement, and that didn't include raising a baby with her.
Felix: Just when I thought you couldn't possibly sink any lower. You know what? I hope you're proud of yourself, Brad, because whatever happens next to that baby is on you.
Sabrina: Britt, I didn't --
Britt: He's having trouble breathing.
Sabrina: Here.
Britt: What do you think you're doing?
Sabrina: Britt, I can help.
Britt: Help? You're the reason my baby's in trouble. You pretend to be above it but really you got back at me by going after my baby.
Nikolas: Britt, calm down. Sabrina didn't do anything. I was right there the whole time. Listen, I need you to focus, okay? You're an O.B. What could be wrong with the baby?
[Baby crying]
Britt: There's fluid in his lungs.
Nikolas: Okay. What does that mean?
Britt: We need to get him to a hospital or he could die.
Taylor: What do I have to do to get some service around here?
TJ: Taylor, uh... I thought you were out of town.
Taylor: I'm back, finally. I thought I'd never get away from my parents.
TJ: That bad?
Taylor: They were all over me, wanted to know how I'd spent every second of my summer here.
TJ: Well, I hope you left a few seconds out.
Taylor: Like the ones where I had sex with this dude who rejected me? Yeah. I kept that to myself.
TJ: Thanks.
Taylor: I didn't do it for you. My parents would have freaked. So, catch me up. How are things going with Molly? Before I left, you wanted to ask her to give you another chance. She go for it?
TJ: I don't know. Molly said she'd think about it, and, uh... I haven't heard from her since.
Brad: You can't put this on me, okay? Britt wanted to raise this baby without me.
Felix: Okay, the plan was that she was gonna raise this baby with Patrick. Anted, said plan was devious, underhanded, and doomed to fail, which it did, but Patrick's not the father, so his participation isn't an option.
Brad: So she'll raise the kid herself. You know she's an obstetrician, right? She makes good money.
Felix: It's not about the money. Westbourne's all alone.
Brad: Oh, my God. You make it sound like you've never heard of a single mother before.
Felix: Okay, look -- I'm not a fan of the Britch. Having her camped out in my apartment -- in my very room -- was its own form of hell. But even though I was counting the minutes till she left, I'm this close to taking her back, and I have zero connection to that baby.
Brad: Damn it, Felix! I don't have any connection to this baby, either!
Felix: You mind telling me why that is?
Nikolas: We're on our way. The boat's finally here.
Britt: Oh, thank God. I have to hurry.
Nikolas: Oh, hey, hey! What do you think you're doing?
Britt: I have to take my baby to the hospital. He needs suctioning and C-PAP with an ambu bag. The longer we wait, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage.
Nikolas: Britt, you're in no condition to go --
Britt: I don't care! He needs help.
Sabrina: You stay with Britt. I'll take the baby to the hospital.
Britt: Absolutely not. This is your fault to begin with.
Sabrina: Britt, we don't have time to get into this. You know me. No matter what's happened between us, you know that I would never do anything to hurt your son.
Nikolas: She's right. Give her the baby. Hey. It'll be okay.
Britt: [Crying]
Sabrina: I promise -- I'll save him.
Carly: You okay?
Sonny: I'm fine.
Olivia: It's been a long day. Dante's picking up the baby from the hospital tomorrow.
Sonny: I don't need you taking care of me.
Carly: Hey, you're exhausted. I think you could use some rest.
Sonny: Rest?
Olivia: Come on, Sonny. You've been taking care of me all summer long. Just this one time let me return the favor, okay?
Sonny: [Breathes deeply]
Carly: Saw the note. Where'd you find him?
Michael: With Olivia on the haunted star.
Morgan: He had a gun.
Carly: Yeah, okay, he wouldn't have used it. He wouldn't have hurt himself in front of Olivia.
Michael: She got to him on time.
Morgan: Yeah, and then we showed up and convinced him to come home. Dante, too. He's at the hospital, checking on Lulu and the baby right now.
Carly: I am so glad that you guys were there for your father, okay? And I know it's difficult when he gets emotional.
Michael: Yeah, he's grieving hard for Connie, and he was drinking. He trashed the place, but I think we got through to him.
Morgan: He's gonna be okay, though, right, Mikey? Wait. Mom, how did you know that this was going down?
Carly: I -- I -- I... I didn't.
Michael: So what are you doing here?
Tracy: Is that...your tumor? Diane produced it in court?
[Cork pops]
Franco: Take it easy, girls, please. Even with the tumor, guns were always just a last resort. Hey, auntie Tracy... will you please join me in a toast? After all, at least one of your nephews should be free.
Ava: No flute for me?
Franco: No, no flute for you. I wouldn't give you a glass of water if you were dying of thirst in the desert, let alone fine champagne. Mmm. Mm-mmm. Ava, I think it's time for you to leave.
Ava: Excuse me?
Franco: You heard me -- pack your bags and get your poseur ass out of my house.
Silas: Ava always liked living dangerously. Especially back then, she never really knew what her limits were, or, worse, she did, and she liked to test them.
Sam: Draw a line and she'll cross it.
Silas: Pretty much.
Sam: Okay. I -- I know... someone like that.
Silas: Mm. Under different circumstances, I imagine you might be one of those people.
Sam: Under different circumstances. But we're talking about Ava. Did being in a relationship with you mean living dangerously?
Silas: At the time, absolutely.
Sam: What do you mean? Is this about Stephen?
Silas: No.
Sam: So, then what was it? What made you so dangerous?
Taylor: Sounds like I timed this just right.
TJ: Timed what?
Taylor: Coming back, seeing you again. After all, the only thing that was keeping you from being with me was Molly. Since she hasn't gotten back to you since you declared your feelings, I should say it's not looking very good.
TJ: Molly's been all about her sick nephew, waiting to see if the transplant works.
Taylor: It's too bad about Molly's nephew. I bet she makes time for Rafe.
TJ: Wow. That was subtle.
Taylor: Sorry.
TJ: Listen, I'm not gonna let you trash-talk Molly, all right?
Taylor: I'll stop. On one condition. Bring me some water? I'm dying of thirst.
TJ: Here. Help yourself.
Taylor: Gross! You're giving me used water?
TJ: What are you talking about? I just poured this.
Taylor: Get that away from me! [Gasps]
TJ: Oh! I'm so sorry.
Taylor: You did that on purpose!
TJ: No, I didn't! It was an accident, I swear. Come here. Please? I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Oh.
Britt: I should've been on that boat. What kind of mother am I? Just hands off my baby right after he's born?
Nikolas: You sent him to get the care that he desperately needs.
Britt: He needs me. He's my son.
Nikolas: You're right. He does need you. He needs you to make important decisions for him. He needs you to take good care of yourself.
Britt: Well, I don't trust Sabrina. She has no clue what she's doing.
Nikolas: Okay. Do you trust me? You trust me? Well, I would be completely lost in here if it wasn't for her. She helped me help you. She helped me help your baby. I promise you that she is doing everything she can to take care of your son right now.
Britt: But w-w-what if it's not enough? What if -- what if they don't make it to the hospital in time? I mean, you saw how pale he was. I have no idea what his oxygen saturation was. I mean, what -- what if it's permanent? What -- what if...
Nikolas: I know. It's gonna be okay.
Brad: I'm Britt's baby's sperm donor. That's my only tie to the kid.
Sabrina: Felix! Oh, thank God. It's Britt's baby.
Felix: Britt had the baby?
Sabrina: She went into labor at Wyndemere, and I delivered him.
Felix: You did? You delivered Westbourne's baby -- that baby there?
Sabrina: Felix, there's no time. His breathing's compromised, and he's coughing up fluid.
Felix: Okay, take it to pediatrics. I'll call ahead. Yeah, we have a newborn coming to pediatrics. We'll need a pulmonary assist, stat. You coming?
Michael: Franco's a free man?
Morgan: Whoa, whoa, wait. They dropped all the charges? Every one of them?
Carly: The judge ruled that Franco wasn't responsible for his actions because of the tumor, and I wanted to tell your father, but it could definitely wait.
Michael: I'm sure dad's not gonna like that we kept it from him.
Carly: Michael, he's going through enough right now. He can wait till tomorrow to find out about Franco.
Kiki: Morgan, I know that Franco isn't your favorite person, but I really need to see him. Is he at the Quartermaines?
Carly: I'm not Franco's keeper.
Michael: I don't think that's what she meant, mom.
Carly: I'm sorry. Okay, I'm sorry I snapped. He was living at the Quartermaines before he went into the hospital. I mean, it does make sense that he would go back there.
Morgan: I think I should stay here for a while. Can you give Kiki a ride, Michael?
Michael: Uh, yeah. Sure. If you're okay with that.
Morgan: Yeah, I think if tonight proved anything, it's that we're family, no matter what. I'll be back soon, okay?
Kiki: Okay.
Morgan: Just need to tell my dad something first.
Kiki: Yeah, okay.
Carly: Hey, your dad's really tired, okay? He's exhausted, and he's not thinking clearly. It might not be the best time to talk to him.
Morgan: No, it's not, but this can't wait.
Sonny: Turn that light off.
Olivia: Hey, you don't have to yell. Now, where are your pills? It's more important now that you take your medication than it ever was --
Sonny: You a nurse?
Olivia: Sonny, you almost killed yourself, okay? So I don't care if you resent me for the rest of my life! I can't lose another person that I love! If that means that I have to follow you around like a jailor, then that's the way it's gonna be.
Sonny: Top drawer. Olivia?
Olivia: Yeah.
Sonny: I'm sorry.
Olivia: Me too.
[Knock on door]
Morgan: Dad. How you feeling?
Sonny: I'm getting there. [Laughs]
Morgan: Um, can I -- can I talk to you about something?
Olivia: I think your dad should rest.
Sonny: Yeah. Let him in.
Olivia: I'm gonna make you some tea.
Morgan: Dad... you really scared me tonight.
Sonny: You weren't supposed to see that. You weren't supposed to be there.
Morgan: I know. I just -- I want you to know how sorry I am about what happened to Connie.
Sonny: I appreciate that.
Morgan: No, dad. I mean, I'm sorry because... Connie's death... it's all my fault. Franco's not picking up.
Michael: Well, my mom's right. He's probably at the Quartermaines. You're heading there anyway. I can drive you.
Kiki: Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, let's go.
Carly: I'll come with you.
Ava: You can't kick me out. This is Monica's house.
Both: Alan gave it to her.
Franco: And I never got to meet my father, but I'm pretty sure I'm one of his heirs. And as such, kicking you to the curb, Ava.
Ava: Are you really sure you want to do that?
Franco: So sure, my eyes hurt.
Ava: Please... keep in mind that I am privy to one of your most recent felonies.
Franco: Yeah. Okay, why are we whispering? Shouldn't we speak up so auntie Tracy can hear us?
Ava: How do you think your family will react when they find out about your crimes committed in the name of taking ELQ.
Franco: Oh, right, right, that.
Ava: Exactly.
Franco: Yeah. You know, truthfully, it's nothing but a huge weight on my shoulders. Hey, auntie Tracy, in case you were wondering, it was me who poisoned our relish.
Sam: So, you're -- you were dangerous because...?
Silas: It's nothing, you know? It's... it's all in the past. What do you care about an old relationship I had with Ava, anyway?
Sam: Because I'm just trying to get to know you.
Silas: Why, hmm? Why? You said that anything personal between us was -- was verboten.
Sam: Because you're my friend, and I mean that. And anything more than that, I just -- I couldn't possibly think about that -- not until my son gets better.
Silas: All being well, that could be as soon as tomorrow. What happens then?
TJ: Molly, uh, hey. I was just --
Molly: Drying off Taylor's shirt?
Taylor: He threw a glass of water at me.
Molly: Maybe you deserved it.
Rafe: Uh, let's get a table, unless you want to go someplace else.
TJ: Can I please talk to you for a minute?
Taylor: I'm sorry. You're leaving me drenched?
TJ: Look, I'm sure you can manage, all right? Look, Molly, what you saw right there was not remotely what it looked like, okay?
Molly: It's okay.
TJ: No, it's not. Look, I've been trying to keep my distance because I understand yore under a lot of pressure dealing with Danny, but... I hear he's doing better.
Molly: Yeah. We're hoping the transplant worked.
TJ: Good. In that case -- I mean, I don't know if you remember 'cause it's been so long ago, but I asked you if you wanted to get back together, and you said you'd think about it. So, have you thought about it? Do you want to get back together with me?
Silas: There is a very good chance that Danny's gonna start to recover, thanks to Derek Wells.
Sam: Well, I would hope so.
Silas: It's gonna happen, Sam. And then where does that leave us?
[Elevator bell dings]
Sabrina: Dr. Clay, I've got a newborn that just delivered pale and coughing up blood.
Felix: Dr. Berg is on his way.
Silas: We can't wait. Let's go.
Britt: I don't know what I would do if -- if anything happened to him.
Nikolas: Okay, you're a doctor. Have you ever treated a child with fluid in her lungs before?
Britt: Many times, many times.
Nikolas: And it usually turns out okay.
Britt: Usually, but that's when I'm in a hospital and I can treat the baby right away.
Nikolas: Right. Well, Sabrina should be at the hospital by now. The staff --
Britt: But I should be at the hospital. That's my kid. I would know exactly what to do every step of the procedure.
Nikolas: Okay. All right, then -- then walk me through it. What would you be doing for your son right now?
Britt: Well, depending on the condition of the child, I would insert an endotracheal tube into the windpipe.
Nikolas: Is that surgery?
Britt: No, the tube is inserted through the mouth. Then attach suction to the E.T. tube. And clear the fluid by gently withdrawing. Once the fluid has cleared the trachea, I would then begin with continuous positive airway pressure to push the fluid out of the lungs and into the circulatory system.
Sonny: Your fault? Why would you even think something like that?
Morgan: Because, dad, I asked you to keep that secret... about Kiki not being a Quartermaine, that I knew that -- that her and Michael weren't related. And I just -- I know that's what came between you and Connie.
Sonny: Listen. What happened to Connie was not your fault.
Morgan: Yeah, but if I would've just told Kiki the truth in the beginning, then Connie wouldn't have been pressured to print that story, and AJ wouldn't have --
Sonny: Forget AJ! I don't want to hear about him! What he did was on him, no one else.
Morgan: But, dad, I pressured you.
Sonny: No, you did not pressure me. You came to me. You know how important that was to me? I didn't like the distance between us. I know how much you love that girl. But in the end, what? She still wants to be with you. Truth comes out. She still wants to be with you.
Morgan: No, dad. She doesn't. She -- she... she wants to because she thinks that I was in the dark when we got married.
Kiki: I just need to find Franco.
Michael: Can I talk with you alone just for a minute?
Carly: I'll show myself in.
[Door closes]
Kiki: What is this about?
Michael: Morgan.
Morgan: Dad, Kiki will leave me if she ever finds out that I knew that Franco wasn't her father.
Tracy: What did you just say?
Franco: I poisoned your condiments on national television. Well, technically, that part wasn't on television. It was just the aftermath.
Tracy: You bastard.
Franco: Oh, now, take it easy. All's well that ends well, Auntie. You're back on top. You have ELQ.
Ava: Thanks to me.
Tracy: Why? There is no love lost between you and AJ.
Franco: You got that right. I poisoned both sets of relish.
Tracy: For what? Some unfortunate exercise in performance art?
Franco: Who knows? Who cares? Maybe the tumor made me do that, too. All I know is that now I don't give a damn about any of that. I don't give a damn about not getting my birthright or ELQ or making the family pay. And I don't give a damn about you, Ava. I never did. The truth is... my heart belongs to someone else.
TJ: So, do you want to get back with me? Look, Molly, please, don't look at her. Look at me. This is about us.
Molly: Yes.
TJ: Yes, what?
Molly: I want us to be together again.
TJ: For real?
Molly: For real.
TJ: Oh, yes! [Laughs]
Molly: I missed you, TJ.
TJ: Oh, gosh, I missed you, too, Molly. You have no idea.
Taylor: Enjoying the happy reunion?
Rafe: Not really.
Taylor: Looks like we've got a mutual problem here. So what are we gonna do about it?
Nikolas: Thank you.
Britt: Was that Sabrina?
Nikolas: That was the launch captain. He's finally back at the dock.
Britt: Something's wrong. We should've heard from Sabrina by now.
Nikolas: You said yourself that the condition was treatable, right?
Britt: Yeah, but it doesn't take this long. There must have been a complication or --
Nikolas: Sabrina will call when she can, and she promised to send medical personnel out here for you.
Britt: I can't wait any more. Please --
Nikolas: Britt, please, please, sit back --
Britt: I have to be with my baby.
Nikolas: Okay, okay, okay! Okay, okay. Come on. I got you. I got you. Let's go. You're all right.
Kiki: Michael, I don't want to talk about who knew what and when they knew it.
Michael: That's not -- that's not what I wanted to say. Honestly, it doesn't matter who knew what when. Morgan loves you. He does, and maybe I didn't want to admit it, but... I behaved very, very badly towards Morgan.
Kiki: Michael, you didn't do anything wrong. Morgan and I have --
Michael: I was looking for any reason not to trust Morgan. But he's family, you know? And -- and I should be on his side instead of against him. And now that you're... now that you're his wife... you're family, too, DNA or not.
Sonny: I will be by your side, no matter what.
Morgan: I know, dad. You proved that to me.
Sonny: Well, I only want what's best for you. You know that.
Morgan: All I want's what best for you, too. So, please, dad... you got so much to live for. Don't do anything to hurt yourself. 'Cause if you want what's best for me, that's having you in my life.
Sonny: I know, son.
Morgan: I'm sorry I ever doubted how much you care about me. I love you, dad.
Tracy: [Laughing] Carly? You have feelings for Carly? This is perfect. I am almost willing to forget that she's trespassing.
Carly: Shut up, Tracy.
Tracy: You know, I have to admit, you do fit the profile. She does love her murderers -- Sonny, AJ, And, of course, Jason.
Carly: Not that you're in any position to judge my taste in men, given your devotion to my deadbeat uncle, but Franco and I are not, never have been, ever will be a couple.
Franco: Oh, this is fun. Where are we going?
Carly: Move!
Tracy: Oh, I think that gets filed under ""protests too much,"" but given the amount of grief that Carly has caused my family, it is very gratifying to know she's about to get hers. Almost worth the price of admission.
Ava: Yes. Well, she and Franco, they're a... a barrel of laughs. [Chuckles nervously] Tracy... [Clears throat] ...You're not really gonna let Franco kick me out, are you? You and I, we are... more than just colleagues. We're friends.
Tracy: We're not friends. And, uh, we don't work together anymore, either.
Ava: But I'm in charge of special projects.
Tracy: The only reason I gave you that job was because you said you had Franco wrapped around your little finger, and you were gonna make sure Franco stayed on my side and not AJ's, but now AJ Is in jail, and the new and improved Franco clearly answers to no one. Except maybe Carly.
Carly: What the hell was that?! You have feelings for me?! Are you nuts?!
Franco: I -- I don't know how to answer --
Carly: I don't believe that you are capable of feeling anything romantic for anyone.
Franco: You don't? Really? You've stood by my side... since the bridge. You talked me off of a ledge two times, literally.
Carly: That's because if you didn't mean to, if you really didn't know what you were doing, Jason would have wanted me to.
Franco: Oh, wait. So this is all about Jason.
Carly: I didn't say that.
Franco: Okay, so it's not about Jason?
Carly: I didn't say that, either.
Franco: You're confusing me. Carly, please, let me be clear. Is this... Jason is the only reason that you care about me.
Carly: I'm not gonna stay here and play these mind games with you.
Franco: Okay, I don't want to play games. Believe me -- done. I'm done with games. I'm all about the truth. I'm being truthful. All right, here is the truth. I need for you to believe in me.
Carly: It will be a cold day in hell before I feel anything for you. And as far as this rehabilitation... I don't know! I know you had a tumor. I know the doctors said it affected you. But I saw firsthand the hell you caused. I saw it. I don't know what I believe.
Franco: I'm gonna prove to you that I'm a changed man. Good night, Carly. I'll see you around.
Carly: Oh, my God.
Tracy: I give you an hour, Ava. Then I want you packed and gone.
Ava: We -- we had an agreement, Tracy. I need that job.
Tracy: Well, if you want to run special projects, I suggest you set up a card table in that gallery you're so proud of. Good luck to you.
Ava: You don't understand. I need ELQ.
Tracy: Well, fortunately, ELQ does not need you. Oh, 58 minutes, Ava. Don't let the door hit you on the ass.
Ava: You can't do this.
Tracy: I am not liking this side of you. You know, maybe it was that tumor making my nephew crazy. Because right now... he seems like the sanest one in the room.
Ava: Well, if you believe that, you are just as deluded as he is.
Tracy: My family is gonna be so much better off with you out of the company and you out of our lives!
[Elevator bell dings]
Britt: Brad! Where's my baby? Is he okay?
Brad: He's, um...
Silas: He's fine.
Britt: How's his breathing? What's his o2 stat?
Silas: His breathing issues have resolved. No signs of distress. Nice and pink. He's satting at 100%.
Britt: Oh, thank God.
Silas: Nurse Santiago got him here just in time.
Britt: Can I?
Silas: Yeah. Be my guest. What are you smiling about?
Sam: You. I don't know why you would ever consider yourself as... dangerous, because what you did right there, that was definitely something else.
Britt: Such a good boy. Mommy's here.
Nikolas: He looks great.
Britt: He's perfect.
Nikolas: We need to get you checked out.
Britt: In a minute.
Nikolas: He is pretty cute.
Britt: [Chuckles] Thank you, Nikolas... for bringing me here.
Nikolas: You're welcome.
Felix: You delivered that baby all by yourself?
Sabrina: I didn't have much choice.
Felix: [Laughs] You deserve a medal after what the Britch put you and Patrick through this past year.
Sabrina: I'm a nurse first. It doesn't matter what Britt put me through. Besides, now that the baby's born, it's all over.
Felix: Yeah, except, uh...
Sabrina: Except what?
Felix: Is it just me, or does that baby look nothing like Brad at all?
Kiki: I don't know what to say.
Michael: Just say you'll be good to my brother, okay? That you'll...love him as much as he loves you.
Morgan: Hey.
Michael: Hey. Is, uh...dad okay?
Morgan: Um, I think he will be now. I just want to say, Michael, you were really great tonight, with everything you said to him and how you got through to him.
Michael: Well, it was all of us. Dad loves and needs all of us.
Morgan: Anyway, I just -- thanks for giving Kiki a ride over and everything else.
Michael: Yeah, sure. That's what family's for, right?
Olivia: Okay. You're all set. If you need anything, I'll be right over in the guest room, so just, uh...drink your tea and take your pills and try to get some sleep. I know everything will be back to normal. The world still won't make sense, but I... I promise you, you will feel better tomorrow.
[Door closes]
Sonny: I don't want to feel better.","Sam pumps Silas for information about his relationship with Ava when he was younger. He asks her why she is interested and reminds her that she said she didn't think they should share personal information. She says she is his friend and can't think about being anything more until her son is better. He says that could happen as soon as tomorrow and asks her what happens then. Brad relishes his discovery that Spinelli and Maxie are the biological parents of the Falconeri baby. Felix confronts Brad about not stepping up for his child with Britt. Brad says he doesn't know why Felix cares, but that his agreement with Britt didn't include co-parenting. Britt notices that her newborn is pale and is having trouble breathing. She blames Sabrina. Nikolas won't allow Britt to go to the hospital with Sabrina and the baby, because she isn't stable enough. Nikolas and Britt take the next boat. Silas suctions the baby and when Britt arrives, the baby is fine. Felix commends Sabrina on delivering the baby by herself. He notes that the child looks nothing like Brad.",summ_screen
"Steve: What have you got?
EMT: Respiratory distress, Doc.
[Indistinct conversations]
Patrick: Steve?
Steve: Yeah?
Patrick: Have you seen Monica? I paged her. She hasn't gotten back to me.
Steve: Did you check the lab?
Patrick: I was just there.
Steve: Does it need to be the chief --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: Well, can you -- can you tell me, was there -- was there much suffering? Okay. Well, thank you so much. I appreciate the call. Uh, Tracy? Actually, uh, Tracy is here. Uh, and I-I should be the one to tell her. Okay. Thank you. [Coughing]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jerry: Now, a single dose at the first sign of symptoms -- mix it with water, and you'll be fine.
Joe Jr.: Did they get enough blood, or are they gonna need more?
Nurse: We're good for now, but don't go too far in case we need another sample.
Tracy: I'm not gonna go anywhere. I want them to figure out why I am immune to the pathogen so they can use me to make an antidote.
Joe Jr.: Doctors are working on it.
Tracy: I don't understand. Why am I, of everybody in Port Charles, immune? Why isn't it you?
Joe Jr.: Why not? Fate works in mysterious ways.
Tracy: Well, there's mysterious, and then there's cruel. Look at you. You're a mess.
Joe Jr.: Yeah, well, don't -- [Coughs] Excuse me. Don't count me out just yet. When they beat this thing, it's gonna be because of you -- your generosity, your heart, and your blood.
Tracy: Yeah, if not my blood, then the $18 million I coughed up to get the cure from Jerry Jacks. [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Carly!
Johnny: [Grunts]
Todd: Go get your car!
Carly: You take care of him!
Todd: Go!
Johnny: [Grunts]
Todd: Carly doesn't want you to die. How 'bout it, Johnny? You think you're gonna bleed to death? Huh? Huh?
Johnny: [Grunts]
Todd: If you ask me... be exactly what you deserve... for killing my granddaughter. Don't worry. With the day I'm having, probably right behind you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Shawn: What are you doing?
Dante: I'm calling for backup.
Shawn: No, no. Don't, don't, don't. Look... look, if Jerry sees cops, he'll kill Alexis.
Dante: The PCPD's stretched too thin, anyway.
Shawn: Look, stay with McBain. Get that case open and the antiserum out to everyone in Port Charles. I'll get Jerry. All right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: They have to be here somewhere, Jax.
Jax: They didn't get that big of a lead.
Sonny: Where the hell are they?
Jax: I don't know. They couldn't have gotten away this fast, though.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jerry: Watch the step. Well, thank God it's here.
Alexis: Could you be more specific?
Jerry: Our ride, darling.
Alexis: Our ride?
Jerry: Precisely.
Alexis: Our ride to where?
Jerry: To our future. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: What have we got?
McBain: Equinox model briefcase -- standard combination lock. We're lucky Manning didn't force his way into this. These things are designed to destroy their contents if broken into.
Dante: Oh, so without the combination, we're screwed?
McBain: Yeah. You feel lucky? Why don't you try 8-8-1-1-0?
Dante: Dead man's hand.
McBain: Mm.
[Click]
Dante: Nice work.
McBain: Wait.
[Beeping]
Dante: Okay. A bomb. Really, Jerry?
McBain: I knew it wasn't gonna be this easy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jerry: Watch your head. Watch the step -- bloody 10-inch heels. Well, get comfy. This'll be your home for a while.
Alexis: Why don't you just let me go?
Jerry: [Chuckles] Is that a trick question?
Alexis: If I'm on this boat when it leave the harbor, Sonny and Jax will stop at nothing to hunt you down.
Jerry: Sonny I don't care about, but it's in my brother's best interest to remain on land.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: That's it. That's Jerry's boat.
Sonny: How do you know, Jax?
Jax: He may love a grand entrance, but right now he needs an inconspicuous getaway. Trust me. That's Jerry. Let's go. Let's go get Alexis.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: Area's clear. If this thing goes off, the only two casualties are gonna be you and me.
McBain: Yeah. No one's gonna be around for long without the counteragent.
Dante: So, what do you know about defusing bombs?
McBain: I could use a refresher course at the college. You?
Dante: Yeah. Me too. I don't know too much. So what do we do now?
McBain: How do you feel about praying?
Dante: Why would Jerry leave the antiserum if he's just gonna blow it up and let everyone die?
McBain: I don't know. Maybe he was planning on deactivating this when he got safely away.
Dante: That's great. Sonny and Jax get to him first, and then we've got a lot of problems.
McBain: Yeah. Right now our first priority is to get the antiserum to the hospital intact.
Dante: Well, who are you calling?
McBain: I got a sort-of friend at the Bureau. Maybe he can walk us through this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Why is it in Jax's best interest to stay on land?
Jerry: Because I knew my brother and his merry band would never let me take the money and go in peace. So I took a few measures to ensure our escape.
Jax: You, uh, you feeling a little under the weather?
Sonny: Thanks to your wack job of a brother.
Jax: Well, you save your strength. I'll go get Alexis.
Sonny: How you gonna do that? You're as weak as I am.
Jax: I'm still standing, which is more than I can say for you. Besides, you keep pointing out that Jerry is my brother and it's on me to fix, so I'm gonna go fix it.
Sonny: Let me tell you something, Jax. Anything happens to my little girl's mother, I'm gonna kill you myself.
Jax: Don't worry, Sonny. I'm gonna give you a lifetime of opportunities to kill me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Dying is easy. And all you want to do is just go to sleep, be peaceful. Right? Not like it was for my granddaughter, who went flying over a cliff in a burning car.
Lulu: Johnny?! Johnny! Johnny, can you hear me? It's Lulu!
Todd: He was shot. He's -- he's bleeding. Well, you can see that.
Lulu: You have to just put pressure on the wound!
Todd: I did! I-I was! Is he --
Lulu: He's alive.
Todd: Good. That's -- that's great.
Lulu: This is not gonna work. I need -- give me your jacket.
Todd: This is not off the rack. It's handmade.
Lulu: Give me your jacket! What are you even doing while he's lying here dying?!
[Vehicle approaches]
[Tires screech]
Carly: Help me get him in the car!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Monica, are they making any progress?
Monica: No, not so far. Have you talked to Ned or Dillon?
Tracy: No.
Joe Jr.: Well, you know, from what I hear, the service is bad all over. You know, everybody's probably trying to get through to their families, so the circuits are overloaded. But the Internet's still working, so maybe we can scare up your boys on a video call.
Monica: Could we table this for right now? I need to talk to you, please.
Tracy: What is this about?
Monica: There has been a fatality.
Tracy: Who?
Monica: Well, it's somebody that is close to both of us.
Tracy: Daddy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: What the hell are you doing? Why aren't you helping me? You're driving the car. Lulu, you and I ride in the back.
Lulu: No, no, no. Delores told me that Dante was here. Have you seen him?
Carly: Lulu, he's in the warehouse, but he's probably gone after Jerry by now.
Lulu: I'll find him.
Carly: Lulu, wait!
Lulu: No, just get Johnny to a hospital.
Carly: Let's go.
Lulu: Dante!
Carly: Todd!
Todd: Yeah.
Carly: Come on!
Todd: Blood all over my jacket. [Sighs] Just so you know, I'm not doing this for him. I'm doing this for you.
[Tires screech]
[SCENE_BREAK]
McBain: Tell Sorenson it's John McBain and this is an emergency. No, don't. You can't --
[Hold music playing]
McBain: Bomb squad just put me on hold.
Dante: [Laughs]
McBain: How you holding up?
Dante: Yeah. [Clears throat] You know, I'm good. I'm good. I just -- I think we'll, uh, probably have to improvise here, because we've got to shut this timer off with or without the help of the FBI, 'cause if this place blows, uh, we're screwed, not to mention this antiserum's gonna be gone, so...
Lulu: Dante! Dante! Dante!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: [Grunts]
Carly: We're here. I need you to go find a doctor.
Johnny: Carly, I got to tell you something.
Carly: Hey, we got you to the hospital, and we're gonna take care of you, okay. We're gonna take care of you. Todd, please go find a doctor.
Todd: No, they know you here. You go get the doctor.
Carly: Are you kidding me? I need your help! We need a doctor over here, please!
Johnny: Carly!
Todd: Hey. I'll be right back. Don't get all deathbed chatty on me, huh?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Dante! Oh, my God.
Dante: What are you doing? What happened? Are you okay?
Lulu: Yes, but I --
Dante: What are you doing? You can't be here. You have to go.
Lulu: Why?
Dante: Jerry's rigged the antiserum with a bomb. You have to go.
Lulu: Can't we call a bomb squad?
Dante: It's too late. There's no time. McBain and I are trying to defuse it.
Lulu: I'm gonna stay with you.
McBain: Not a good place right now.
Lulu: I know, but I'm not gonna leave him.
Dante: You still waiting for the FBI?
Lulu: They put you on hold?
McBain: Hard-earned tax dollars at work. Look, I've been studying this bomb while I was waiting, and here's what I know. It's more complicated than anything I've ever seen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Not Daddy. I-I spoke to him this morning. He was sick, but he was managing.
Monica: Tracy, listen. You don't understand.
Tracy: Don't understand? What's to understand? My father's dead.
Monica: Edward isn't dead.
Tracy: He's not dead?
Monica: No.
Tracy: Monica, are you malicious or just stupid and insensitive?
Monica: No, you are jumping to conclusions. Edward isn't dead. Cook is.
Tracy: Cook is dead?
Monica: Yes. Can you believe it?
Tracy: Monica, could you have been just a tad bit more specific?
Monica: Well, she is family. Granted, she's terrifying, but --
Tracy: Oh, please, she didn't let us in the kitchen for 10 years.
Monica: But she still is family, Tracy, and she deserves to be mourned... for as long as we can.
Tracy: Well, unless the CDC comes up with a remedy quickly --
Patrick: Actually, I think I have it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
McBain: I need your help, all right? Here's what I've got. I've got a standard block of plastique, and it's wired to a timer.
Dante: We have to get this antiserum to the hospital, but before we can do that, we have to defuse this bomb.
Lulu: Okay, tell me how I can help.
Dante: How you can help -- you can get yourself someplace that isn't right next to a bomb.
Lulu: Dante, I am not leaving you.
Dante: Please listen to me.
Lulu: We don't have time to argue about this. We either both live or we both die, but we are doing it together.
McBain: No, I don't have a defusing kit! Who would have a defusing kit in a situation li-- what? Look, hey, we need something to cut wires. You got anything?
Lulu: Um, act-- wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I'm, um...
McBain: Anything?
Lulu: I think I have nail cutters. Would that work? Hang on.
McBain: Nail cutters? Yes? N-- he doesn't know. Well, let's try it.
Lulu: Here. These.
McBain: Oh, boy. We're gonna find out.
Lulu: Look, you do need me.
Dante: [Chuckles] What else is new?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Jerry, listen to me. I'll make you a deal, all right? You -- you release the antiserum, you deactivate the bomb... I'm yours.
Jerry: But you are mine, Alexis. How can you offer something I already possess?
Alexis: I wasn't clear. I apologize. What I meant to say is... accept my offer, you give Jax and Sonny the antiserum to take to the hospital, and you won't have to sleep with one eye open for the rest of your life.
Jerry: [Chuckles] You know, it's adorable how you think that you can actually hurt me.
Alexis: I'm a Cassadine. Don't underestimate me.
Jerry: Feisty. What do I get with this deal?
Alexis: I will go with you willingly. I will stay with you voluntarily. Please! Please, my daughters need the medicine.
Jerry: And they'll get it. Don't worry. And once we're safely away, I'll deactivate the bomb using a remote -- [Coughing]
Alexis: Jerry? Are you sick?
Jerry: Oh, more than you know. But don't worry. I'm anticipating a full recovery very soon. [Sighs] Got to go. Be good. And don't do anything stupid. Goodbye, Port Charles. Be a great relief never to see you again.
Jax: Look what I found. Keys.
[SCENE_BREAK]
McBain: Listen, he says the first thing we need to do is disconnect the timer from the explosive. It should be a thin white wire connecting them. You got that?
Lulu: Hang on. Hang on. Wait. Let me get a better angle. Hang on.
McBain: We're looking.
Lulu: Here. Right there.
Dante: Yeah. Okay. We got it.
McBain: Sorenson, we got it. What do we do? Cut it.
Dante: I can't stop my freaking hand from shaking.
Lulu: Okay. We'll do it together. Just... okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Jerry, you son of a bitch. I'm coming for you.
Shawn: Not by yourself you're not. I've got an idea. You good?
Sonny: Always.
Shawn: Good.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: [Grunts] Okay, Jerry. You think you have this all under control. But if we make it to open water and I'm still on this tub, I will find a way to feed you to the sharks.
Jerry: Give me the keys, Jax.
Jax: You let Alexis go first.
Jerry: No, Alexis is coming with me.
Jax: Nobody's going anywhere...
Jerry: Don't push me.
Jax: ...Without these, Jerry. What are you gonna do? You gonna shoot me? Huh? Thanks to you, I'm already dead.
Jerry: If you want to live, by all means, live. You see, the counteragent is in the warehouse, so you're wasting time --
Jax: You're wasting time! You got your money. Let me take Alexis, and you are in the clear.
Jerry: No, no, no, no. I need protection. I can't have everything I've worked for be done for nothing.
Jax: Then let me protect you.
Jerry: Why the hell bother?!
Jax: Because, God help me, you're still my brother. And no matter what you've done, I still love you, Jerry. It's not too late, Jerry. We can still find a way out of this.
Jerry: If you don't let me go, there won't be much of me left to save.
Jax: I don't believe that. In spite of the mistakes you've made and the people you've hurt, I can't write you off. I just won't.
Jerry: You may as well. If I don't leave now, I'm a dead man.
Jax: I will protect you!
Jerry: Not from this! Don't you understand?! I'm dying!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Hey! Hey! You, you're a doctor, right?
Tech: Someone will be with you.
Todd: You're wearing a white coat. There's a guy out there who's been shot.
Tech: I got a kid in 3 waiting for a chest tube.
Todd: Fine, give the tube to the kid, and then Johnny...dies. Wait. No. Stop.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I'm right here. You're gonna be okay, all right? But you're gonna have to fight, Johnny. You're gonna have to fight.
Johnny: I got to tell you something.
Carly: I don't want you talking, okay? You have to save your strength.
Johnny: Gonna to tell you everything... everything that happened.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Fingers tapping]
Alexis: Ow!
[Crash]
Alexis: [Gasps] [Panting] What took you so long?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jerry: I should never have told you.
Jax: Dying? What -- from what, Jerry, the pathogen?
Jerry: No! No. The bastard who had me shot.
Jax: The Balkan. He's dead.
Jerry: No, no. That's what he wanted me to be, too, but when I survived the rifle shot, I -- my recovery was hampered by dreadful side effects. And then the doctors finally diagnosed me with radiation sickness.
Jax: Radiation sickness. From the bullet.
Jerry: Yeah. Laced with polonium-210 -- nasty but very effective, with lingering radiation that's eating me up.
Jax: Shouldn't you be dead already?
Jerry: Well, I have some people who discovered a way to keep me alive and ultimately find a cure. Unfortunately, their price is exorbitant, and I paid what I could, but the balance is still very, very high.
Jax: $88 million?
Jerry: Yeah. Isn't it ironic? What I still owe them equals the numbers our father credited to his success and he died for. And now... I'm gonna die from it, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: Listen to me. I got to tell you --
Carly: No. No, listen, but you got to save your strength. Say it later, okay?
Johnny: I got to tell you what I did.
Carly: You need to stop talking.
Johnny: I know we said no more -- no more secrets and no more lies, but... you believe me, right? I-I got to tell you.
Carly: No. No, no, no. No, no.
Johnny: You need to know.
Carly: You need to stop talking.
Johnny: But you need to know everything before I die.
Steve: Johnny! Let me see what's going on.
Todd: Took a long time. Apparently some knucklehead put a pathogen in the water.
Johnny: [Grunts]
Steve: Trauma 2. Let's go.
Carly: Okay. I'll be right here. You're gonna be okay.
Steve: Put pressure on that.
Johnny: [Grunts]
Carly: [Sighs]
Todd: Hey. You okay?
Carly: Talking like he's dying.
Todd: Well, he's delirious. He's probably not making any sense at all.
Carly: Sounded like a c--
Todd: What? It sounded like what?
Carly: A confession. I mean, what does that mean, though? What does he have to confess about?
Todd: I-I don't know.
Carly: Sure about that? Jax says at the marina, you and Johnny were arguing. Is that what Johnny was talking about?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: The good news is I was able to isolate the antibodies that Tracy's immune system generated and synthesize it.
Monica: Has it been tested?
Patrick: Yes. Only in the lab. Monica, it worked. It stopped the pathogen, and it turned it back.
Monica: Well, then the findings have to go to CDC.
Patrick: I already did that.
Monica: Okay, then we can start distribution protocol.
Patrick: I can't.
Tracy: What do you mean you can't? It has to go to everybody as quickly as possible, including my father. I'm gonna get him down here.
Patrick: It took hours to make this one dose with all the equipment we have. There's not enough time to make it for the whole city. We can't generate that much.
Tracy: How much can you generate?
Patrick: This is it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Beeping]
Dante: [Exhales] So far, so good.
McBain: We're not done yet. Now what?
Dante: I guess it is a good thing you're here.
Lulu: There's no place I'd rather be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: That's all the antiserum you have?
Patrick: Producing it on a mass scale would take days. The hospital simply doesn't have the resources. The CDC does. But it's still gonna take too much time.
Monica: One dose.
Joe Jr.: Well, since no one else is saying it, I'll ask. If there's only one dose... who gets it?
Patrick: Monica, I've done everything I can. I'm going to spend time with my daughter.
Tracy: Monica, if only one person in Port Charles gets... that medicine, you and I both know who it is.
Monica: Oh, we do?
Tracy: It's Daddy.
[Cell phone rings]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I feel like I have a fever that's 110, and there's no cure. My boyfriend's been shot. So if these are my last few moments on earth, I don't want to spend them hearing you tell me what a horrible person you are.
Todd: I am a horrible person.
Carly: [Chuckles]
Todd: But I'm being honest with you. Right? Don't I get points for being honest?
Carly: Yeah, you get points for telling the truth. What were you and Johnny arguing about?
Todd: He doesn't deserve you. He's lying to you. He hasn't changed.
Carly: 'Cause you don't believe people can change, right? 'Cause they just won't change.
Todd: That's a sticky issue. I do not believe that Johnny has changed. But I do believe that someone could change for you.
Steve: Carly!
Carly: Hi.
Steve: Hey.
Carly: Hey. Well?
Steve: Johnny's stable for now. The bullet did serious damage. But, uh, you know, with him already compromised from the pathogen, there's only so much we can do.
Carly: Is he gonna make it?
Steve: I'm gonna remove the bullet as soon as an O.R. gets free. But in the meantime, you might want to spend any time you have left with him.
Carly: [Sighs]
Todd: I'll go with you.
Carly: No. I need to be with Johnny alone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: [Groans] [Sighs] Thank you. Wait a minute. If you guys were able to get here, then someone must have disabled the bomb.
Shawn: Bomb?
Alexis: Jerry rigged the antiserum to a time bomb, and he said he would defuse it once he knew that we were out of the way and no one would be after us.
Shawn: We left the antiserum with Carly and Manning.
Alexis: Then the bomb's still live?
[SCENE_BREAK]
McBain: Okay, cut the green wire attaching the battery from the detonator.
Dante: Okay, I-I'm not seeing a green wire.
McBain: You're not seeing a green -- are you sure?
Dante: Well, I'm looking right now again, but I do not see a green wire. Do you see a green wire?
Lulu: I don't see anything.
McBain: Sorenson, we don't have a green wire. Now what? [Sighs] He's figuring it out. Hey, listen. You know what? Get out of here, all right? I can take this myself.
Dante: What are you talking about?
Lulu: We're not gonna leave.
McBain: It's a one-person job from here on out.
Lulu: You don't know that. You could --
Dante: Whoa. You okay?
Lulu: No, I'm fine. I'm fine.
Dante: We're going.
McBain: Listen, there's still time for you, all right? Even if the bomb blows, the CDC, the hospital -- they're still working on a treatment. Maybe they'll come up with something in time.
Dante: But what about you?
McBain: What about me? I'm gonna ride it out to the end, and you know we don't have time to argue.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Monica: It's not that I don't empathize with you, Tracy. If I had my druthers, I would put Edward at the top of the list.
Tracy: Monica, you're chief of staff. Your druthers are the only druthers that matter.
Monica: I also have to follow federal guidelines. I can't ignore them.
Tracy: Why not? What are they gonna do, take away your medical license posthumously?
Monica: [Scoffs]
Tracy: I'm sorry. That was insensitive.
Monica: Oh, yes, it was! But while I'm still breathing, I have to follow rules.
Tracy: Follow this. That serum came out of my blood. I own it. My father gets it.
Joe Jr.: Maybe we both need to take a step back.
Monica: Why don't you stay out of this?!
Tracy: Monica!
Monica: Tracy, shut up! I am chief of staff here, and if you don't be quiet, I'm going to have you thrown out of the hospital.
Joe Jr.: No need. I'm gonna go for a walk in the quad. I'll be around if you need me.
Tracy: Could you have been any ruder?!
Monica: I am in the middle of a crisis, Tracy!
Tracy: You and everybody else! Including my father, who needs that medicine!
Monica: Well, it is going to go to a doctor.
Tracy: Oh, now you're gonna tell me you're gonna give it to yourself!
Monica: It's going to go to a doctor so they in turn can treat patients.
Tracy: With what?! That is the only dose!
Monica: [Sighs]
Tracy: Monica, if you cannot do it for yourself, then save Daddy for Alan! [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emma: Daddy, when am I gonna get better?
Patrick: Hopefully very soon.
Emma: My koala's sick, too.
Patrick: Is he? Really? Well, then you guys are gonna have to help each other feel better together.
Emma: Are you sick, too?
Patrick: A little bit.
Emma: Daddy?
Patrick: Yes, baby.
Emma: If we don't get better, will we get to see Mommy?
Patrick: [Sniffles] I really hope so.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: We've got to get out of here now.
Alexis: I can't leave.
Shawn: Are you crazy?
Alexis: Because if Jerry finds out that I'm missing, he's gonna blow up the antiserum.
Sonny: Then Jax is gonna need help.
Alexis: Why does he need help? Is Jax on the boat?
Sonny: Get her out of here. Get her out of here now.
Alexis: What are you gonna do?
Sonny: Stop Jerry!
Shawn: Here. Take this.
Alexis: You can't do that.
Sonny: Jax can't go after Jerry alone --
Alexis: You don't even care about Jax!
Sonny: I never said I did!
Shawn: Let's go. Come on. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: Come with me. I'll make sure you get the best possible care.
Jerry: I'd be shot on sight. I'd be torn to pieces by the mob, and deservedly so. After all I've done to these people and allowed Ewen Keenan to do to our father.
Jax: Well, it's a hell of a way to atone, big brother.
Jerry: I'm not interested in atonement! I just want a second chance.
Sonny: [Grunts]
Jerry: Now, give me the keys now.
Jax: Sorry, Jerry.
Jerry: No! You made a serious mistake here, brother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: I'm sorry, Daddy. Uh... I know this is hideously overcrowded, but I really wanted you here with me. You can use this room to rest. Um... but first I, uh... I want you to drink this.
Monica: Where is Tracy?
Patrick: I don't know, Monica. I've been --
Monica: She stole it.
Patrick: She stole what?
Monica: It was in my office, and she took it. She took it to give to Edward.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeping]
Carly: I love you. And whatever you have to tell me can wait.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: I love you, Daddy.
Edward: I love you, too.
Monica: Damn it, Tracy. What the hell have you done?
Tracy: Shut up, Monica. Patrick. My father wants Emma to have this.
Patrick: I-I can't accept that. There's protocol.
Tracy: Forget protocol. We're playing by Quartermaine rules now, and if a Quartermaine steals it... a Quartermaine owns it, so I stole it for Daddy, and Daddy wants Emma to have it.
Patrick: Monica.
Monica: I really don't know what you're talking about. I just know that a vial of the antiserum has been misplaced. I'm gonna have to file a report if I can ever find the pages and the paperwork and all of that in this mess.
Tracy: Monica!
Monica: What?
Tracy: You have been a, uh... promiscuous social climber. My brother was an idiot to marry you, let alone build you that house, but over the years... you have been incredibly good to my father, and I'm very grateful.
Monica: Are you sure you're not sick, Tracy? Because you're sounding awfully gracious at the moment.
Tracy: Don't stand there. Give her the medicine.
Patrick: You've got to drink this, okay? It's gonna make you feel better. Good girl. Good girl.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Wait. Thank you. You saved my life.
Shawn: Well, Molly would never forgive me if I hadn't. Neither would I.
Jax: What are you gonna do, Jerry? Are you really gonna shoot your little brother?
Jerry: No, no, no, no, no. First things first.
Jax: What's that?
Jerry: That is a remote detonator. If I can't get my new life, why should the people of Port Charles? If you leave now, you might be just back in time to kiss your daughter goodbye. Not everyone is as lucky. [Grunting]
[SCENE_BREAK]
McBain: Just get out.
Dante: Okay. We're going. Come on.
[Beeping]
Dante: Hey. Good luck.
McBain: You too. Dante, I'd run. Hey. I'm here. Listen, I'm telling you, there's no green wire. There's a red wire and a blue wire. What do I do? That's the best you've got -- figure it out for myself?
[Beeping continues]
McBain: Guess I never got a chance to say goodbye. Liam, Daddy loves you. And I love you, Natalie, my fiery redhead.
[Beeping continues]
McBain: Red. What the hell? Why not?
Lulu: [Panting] How much time?
Dante: We need to find cover.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: Ah!
Jerry: That wasn't fair, was it, huh? [Chuckles] I beat you because you're weak now. And I'll blow the antiserum. I'll blow your bloody head off. It's kinder that way, you know. Saves you a slow death.
[Gunshot]
Jerry: Aah!
Sonny: Jax, stay down!
[Gunshot]
Jax: [Grunts]
[Gunshots]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: I don't know how to thank you.
Tracy: It wasn't me. It was my father. I thought I could, um, trick him into taking the medicine, but he was one step ahead of me, like always.
Patrick: Can you wave to Mr. Quartermaine and say thank you?
Tracy: [Chuckles] Daddy hates it when I'm emotional. He... he always says there's no reason for sadness. Daddy's had a long life... a good life... a life filled with laughter...
[Gunshots]
Tracy: ...Adventure... happiness... ...a life filled with love... good fortune...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dante: I love you.
Lulu: I love you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: ...Friends and family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Beeping]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: Though not without pain...
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Gunshots]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: ...Loss, sadness... or regret. He wouldn't change a thing. And if this is his time... he's gonna be reunited with the woman he loves.","Carly leaves Todd to take care of Johnny, whom Jerry Jacks accidentally shot while Jax and Jerry were struggling over Jerry's gun. Carly goes to get her car to take Johnny to the hospital. Todd tells Johnny that he deserves to die after killing his granddaughter. Instead of using his handkerchief to apply pressure to Johnny's wound, he holds it over Johnny's mouth. Lulu goes to the marina looking for Dante and sees Johnny and Todd. She demands Todd's jacket and uses it to apply pressure to Johnny's wound. Carly drives her car to Johnny and makes Todd drive to the hospital. Johnny tries to tell Carly his secrets, but tells him to stop talking and save his strength. Steve takes Johnny into the ER cubical and gets him stabilized. He tells Carly that Johnny's immune system has been compromised by the pathogen and that Carly should spend the remainder of her time alive with him. Tracy gives blood so the hospital can test it to try to find what makes her immune to the illness. Monica takes Tracy aside and tells her that someone close to them died. Tracy is shocked to hear that her father is dead because he was holding on earlier. Monica tells her that Cook is who died. Tracy blasts her for being so vague. Patrick tells Monica that he was able to isolate the antibodies in Tracy's blood and synthesize it, but that they don't have the time or resources to make enough for the entire city. Patrick gives the vial to Monica and tells Monica to give it to the CDC. He leaves to spend what time he has left with his daughter. Tracy tells Monica that if there is only one dose, then she has to give it to Edward. Monica says it will go to a doctor so that a doctor can continue to work on the cure. Edward goes to the hospital because Tracy wanted him to be with her. She tells him to drink the vial of the antidote that Patrick made. Monica discovers that Tracy stole the antidote from her office. She tries to confront Tracy, but Tracy bulldozes past her and goes to Patrick. She tells him that Edward wants Emma to have the antidote. Monica doesn't stop her. Patrick has Emma drink it where Edward can see it. Edwards gives a thumbs up.",summ_screen
"Tracy: Paul! Where are you? There you are. I was thinking of a nice, grilled salmon for dinner. What about you?
Paul: Your choice.
Tracy: Look at me.
Paul: Now's not a good time.
Tracy: I'm sensing that. Look at me. What's the matter?
Paul: I just put my divorce papers in the mail, and it hit me that that part of my life is over. You'd think I'd have more self-control.
Tracy: Sadness over ending a chapter in your life is no reason to be ashamed, even for you. Come here.
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Ava: All I need is that flash drive, and I can put all of this behind me for good.
Scott: Show me the money first. $5 million, or Ric Lansing is gonna be a very happy guy.
Ava: Now, now. There's no need for threats. When I was released, the police -- they returned my person effects to me, including my cell phone. So I will arrange for a transfer from my offshore accounts just as soon you tell me where you want that money to go.
[Beep]
Ava: Scott, the recording! Someone came here looking for it, right?
Scott: No, no, no.
Ava: Oh, please, tell me. Is it there?
Scott: It's gone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: Yeah, can you let me know if there's any change in Mr. Corinthos' condition, please. Anything at all, yes. Great. Thank you very much.
[Emma giggling]
Emma, Anna, Sam, & Danny: Surprise!
[Laughter]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You made your dad so happy when you showed up. He loves you so much.
Kristina: Thank you for saying that. I-I was so scared when I heard that he was going into surgery. I was afraid that I wasn't going to make it in time.
Carly: Well, it's okay now. Your father's not going anywhere.
Kristina: Yeah, it looks like Dad and Michael made peace.
Carly: Yeah. I mean, it's been a hellish few months, but now Sonny's family is whole again.
Kristina: How's Morgan handling all of this? He looked a little ragged when I showed up. Where'd he go?
Carly: He was just here. Where the hell is he?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Gun cocks]
Morgan: Damn it. Good thing Ava gave me a key.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Yeah, uh, we all talked to you. Me and Morgan, Mom, Dante. We were hoping we would say something that would bring you around. Do you remember that?
Morgan: Julian will pay for what he's done. And I'm gonna kill him.
Sonny: Yeah, I remember something. I remember Morgan.
Michael: Yeah, he was in here with you. We, uh -- we each took a turn.
Sonny: Morgan's gonna kill Julian Jerome.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Maybe Morgan went to the cafeteria.
Carly: I hope that's all it is.
Kristina: Is something going on with Morgan? I mean, other than our dad being shot.
Carly: Yeah, Morgan's just dealing with some personal issues right now, which made what happened to Sonny very difficult for Morgan, and he has a hard time controlling his emotions.
Kristina: I'll go check for him in the cafeteria.
Carly: Thank you. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: What -- Morgan's gonna kill Julian?
Sonny: You got to stop --
Michael: Wait, Dad -- Dad, are you sure about this?
Sonny: You can't let him do it.
Michael: Okay, all right, all right. I'll handle it. You just calm down, all right?
Sonny: You got to stop -- you got to find him.
Michael: I'll find him.
Sonny: And you got to stop him.
Michael: I promise. Okay? Just relax.
Sonny: [Groans]
Michael: Mom, where's Morgan?
Carly: Kristina went to the cafeteria to look for him. Why, what's going on?
Michael: Dad says he remembers Morgan saying that he was going to kill Julian Jerome. Now, he could be hallucinating, but I'm not sure.
Carly: Okay, we can't take any chances when it comes to your brother. Last time I saw Morgan, he was talking to Milo. Milo, what were you and Morgan talking about?
Milo: He asked me not to say anything.
Carly: He asked you not to say anything about what?
Michael: Is Morgan going after Julian Jerome?
Milo: Yeah. And he's got a gun.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: Come on, Julian. Where the hell are you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: You're safe. Molly's not home. She's studying for her Philosophy class.
Julian: Well, that's good. I don't think I'm her favorite person.
Alexis: You aren't. Well, this was supposed to be a surprise.
Julian: Keys?
Alexis: I missed my lake house, so I rented a lake house at Skytop Lake for the fall.
Julian: Aww. When did you do this?
Alexis: A couple of weeks ago. I thought it would be nice if we had a place to go for the weekends.
Julian: That's really thoughtful.
Alexis: Yeah, well, now I'm gonna have to settle for the fact that it's a place for you to hide out until we can prove that you didn't shoot Sonny.
Julian: All right. I'm sorry to ruin your surprise. But thank you. I love the fact that you wanted to spend some alone time with me.
Alexis: Yeah. I'm gonna have to settle for the fact that you're out of harm's way.
Julian: Yeah. I wish I could convince you to leave your family in Sam's capable hands and come with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emma: Daddy, were you surprised?
Patrick: Yes. Look at this. Look at this. Did you do this on your own?
Emma: It was my idea, but Sam, Grandma, and Daniel helped.
Patrick: Aww, look at that sign. Danny, did you do that sign?
Sam: [Laughs]
Patrick: Thanks, buddy.
Emma: Sam, Grandma, and Daniel helped, too.
Patrick: You know, I got to admit something. I kinda forgot it was my birthday. Isn't that silly?
Emma: It's okay, Daddy. I memorized your birthday so I can always help you remember.
Patrick: You're the best. Love you.
Sam: Hey. Is this okay?
Patrick: Yes. It's perfect.
Sam: Are you sure? Yes. I know you must feel exhausted, but Emma really wanted you to have a proper birthday party.
Patrick: Coming home to the people I love -- I couldn't imagine anything better than this.
Sam: I'm glad you feel that way, 'cause I think we could all use a little joy and celebration.
Emma: Hey! Stop with the kissing!
Sam: No!
Emma: It's time to open presents.
Patrick: Okay, okay! Let's open some presents. Let's open some presents. Hey, buddy. All right. Lay it on me.
Emma: Ow.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dillon: This is unbelievable.
Maxie: It's a total miscarriage of justice, or abuse of power, or both.
Dillon: You're never gonna believe what just happened.
Paul: Please. Enlighten us.
Dillon: So we're doing callbacks for our lead. Since we have our Marjorie here, I was --
Maxie: The person who plays Declan really has to connect with me and Dillon had narrowed it down to three candidates, all with different looks and different energies, which is really important because --
Dillon: Look. We were ready to do the screen test, and it all went south.
Maxie: I mean, who just walks on a set like that?
Tracy: Is there a point to this story?
Dillon: Some functionary from the mayor's office just barged in and gave me this. It's a ""cease and desist"" order. The movie's off.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: How the hell did something like this happen, Scott? Where's the damn flash drive?
Scott: Look, clearly, someone has ransacked my room and stole it.
Ava: Your sarcasm isn't helping. Who else knew that you had it?
Scott: Nobody! You think I'm running around broadcasting that I got crucial evidence?
Ava: So nobody broke in here, nobody wrecked the place, and nobody took the damn flash drive?
Scott: Damn. I know who did.
Ava: Who? Who do you think stole the recording, Scott?
Scott: Well, it has to be Lansing. This debacle with Madeline Reeves is not helping his image here. He needs a win.
Ava: No, no, because Ric was in court with us. There's no way he had time to do this.
Scott: He's the acting DA. He's not gonna get his hands dirty.
Ava: You think he paid somebody to do it.
Scott: Sonny Corinthos is his brother. He's got access to all kinds of monkeys.
Ava: Well, we have to do something. Because if Ric really does have the flash drive, I could be recharged with Connie's murder, correct?
Scott: Well, dismissing the charges without prejudice, I mean, there's no limitations on when or how you could be charged again.
Ava: I was so close to putting this in the past. But now...I'm screwed!
Scott: Yeah. Yeah, you are screwed. I mean, if Lansing doesn't have it, he'll soon have it, and your days are numbered. But you know, our deal still stands.
Ava: What?!
Scott: Just in case you thought otherwise, you still owe me $5 million.
Ava: What?!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: What?
Dillon: Insane, right?
Paul: Okay, let me make sure I understand the situation.
Dillon: It's a joke! It's a bureaucratic nightmare! Port Charles should be welcoming film production, doing everything possible to facilitate. And instead, I get this.
Tracy: And what was the reason for the order?
Maxie: Well, according to Mayor Lomax's flunky, we don't have the proper permits.
Tracy: How is that possible?
Dillon: I filed all the papers at the local film office, but apparently, there is a new ordinance that says we need some other permit.
Maxie: And how are you supposed to know that? It's not like you're a mind reader.
Tracy: And nobody at the film office told you about the additional permit?
Dillon: I paid the fees based on my projected start date. Since the new rules weren't in effect then, they didn't mention it.
Tracy: And now it's a problem.
Dillon: Huge! I mean, my budget is very limited. The equipment rental fees alone are ridiculous. If I have to hold up production while I figure this out --
Maxie: If you figure it out.
Dillon: I'll be way past budget before I even start shooting. I'll have to shut the whole thing down.
Maxie: No, Dillon. Absolutely not. This is your dream. Not to mention it's my big break. I mean, I'm this close to launching a huge film career, and something like a permit law is not gonna stop me.
Dillon: Apparently it will.
Paul: Well, not if I can help it. I may just see a solution to your problem, son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Pick up, pick up, pick up, please. Morgan, it's your mom. Call me immediately as soon as you get this. Morgan's out there with a gun, and he's not even thinking straight.
Michael: Yeah, I'm gonna call Dante.
Carly: No! No. He's a cop, Michael.
Michael: He's also our brother.
Carly: He will arrest him.
Michael: Hey, Dante didn't arrest me when I had a gun on Dad, okay? He understands there were extenuating circumstances.
Carly: Okay, but you know what? You pulled a gun on your father, and you didn't pull the trigger. I mean, what if Morgan's having some kind of bipolar episode and he kills Julian? This will destroy him. It will ruin his life.
Michael: Mom.
Carly: I got to go find him.
Michael: No, no, no. I'll go.
Carly: No. I need to make him understand, okay? I do.
Michael: Okay, Morgan might not listen to you. He knows you think he's bipolar. He's defensive about it, and it might make him more reckless. If I can -- I can -- I think he'll listen to me.
Carly: You think so?
Michael: Yes, I told you. He called me the night before the wedding. He was all keyed up. He wanted me to talk him down. I think if I can find him, I can get through to him.
Carly: Okay. You're probably the only one that can.
Michael: All right. Just stay here and make sure Dad stays calm. I will call or text you if I find anything out.
Carly: I will. Okay.
Michael: Milo, you gave Morgan the gun --
Milo: I honestly didn't know I wasn't supposed to, Michael.
Michael: I know, I know. I just -- I need your help tracking him down, okay?
Milo: I can do that.
Michael: All right, let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: Agh! Come on, Julian. You know what, you can run all you want. It's not gonna do you any good. You already tried to kill my dad once. I'll be damned if you get that chance again.
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Alexis: I have told you over and over why I can't go with you.
Julian: I'm not questioning your commitment to your daughters.
Alexis: Good, because Kristina needs help dealing with her father, Molly is just starting classes in college, and they need their mother.
Julian: I know, I know. I need you, too, though.
Alexis: Look, I don't want to be separated from you, but I will feel better knowing that you're safely tucked away in a cabin in the woods.
Julian: I'm sorry, but didn't you rent this place for us to spend a little quality time together?
Alexis: Yeah, but you became a marked man. So the faster you go to the cabin, the safer you'll be.
Julian: Okay, what about you? I'm afraid you're gonna get caught in the middle.
Alexis: I told you. Sonny is not gonna hurt me. I'm Kristina's mother. I'm not in danger. You are. So you need to go to the cabin, and I will be happy.
Julian: Fine. At least let's drive up there together so we can spend a little time together, hmm?
Alexis: All right. That much I can do, because the cabin's not that far away. It is off the beaten path, which is good.
Julian: It sounds very private.
Alexis: Well, that's the plan.
Julian: Does anybody else know you rented this place?
Alexis: Nobody. I didn't say anything to the girls. We're the only ones that know about this cabin.
Julian: Okay.
Alexis: [Sighs]
[TJ is upstairs and has heard everything]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: Aww, honey. This is amazing. Did you do this, buddy?
Danny: Yes.
[Laughter]
Patrick: That's so good. So good. I'm gonna put this in my office where I can look at it every single day. Thank you, buddy.
Emma: My turn.
Patrick: Okay, okay, okay. What do we got here? Does this slide off?
Anna: Mm-hmm.
Patrick: All right. So exciting.
Emma: They're trouble dolls. You're supposed to tell the little dolls all your troubles, and then you won't have any troubles anymore.
Anna: What? Oh, that's so cool.
Patrick: That's very thoughtful, babe. Thank you so much.
Emma: That way, when you have a patient who's really sick and you're worried, you can tell the dolls all about it.
Patrick: You're the best. Thank you. This is perfect.
Emma: You're welcome.
Patrick: I love you.
Emma: Me too. This one is from Uncle Mac and Aunt Felicia.
Patrick: Okay, okay. Well, let's put the trouble dolls away. All right, I'm gonna need some help opening this. Danny?
Anna: I bet Felicia got those trouble dolls.
Sam: Yeah, I'm sure she did.
Anna: I wouldn't mind using them myself. I tell you, I'm pretty troubled about what happened with Sloane.
Sam: Well, you know --
Anna: I just -- I just felt so positive that he was gonna help you get the leverage you needed against Nikolas.
Sam: Well, look, you don't have to talk to trouble dolls because of that. I mean, what Sloane did was his responsibility, not yours.
Anna: I just thought better of him, you know. I mean, clearly I was mistaken.
Sam: Yeah. Well, don't worry about it. Is there more going on with this whole Sloane business than you're admitting?
Anna: Um, well, he just disappointed me on many levels, that's all.
Sam: We're gonna be fine. Jake and I will figure out some leverage to use against Nikolas to get ELQ back to the Quartermaines and the family. It'll just -- it'll be a matter of time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Make sure I'm reading that properly. Does that say Janice Lomax?
Tracy: Mayor Janice Lomax, correct.
Maxie: Tracy. [Chuckles] Can't you call the mayor and remind her that Dillon is a Quartermaine and that taxes from ELQ keep the lights on at City Hall and that the mayor is the one who should be ""ceasing and desisting"" from interfering with Dillon's movie?
Tracy: [Sighs] In actual fact, the Quartermaines backed the wrong horse in the last election. We were on team Felicia, so I don't think the mayor will be doing us any favors any time soon.
Paul: What do you know? Janice Lomax. Small world.
Maxie: I'm sorry. Are you acquainted with Mayor Lomax?
Paul: I went to law school with Janice.
Dillon: Are you kidding?
Paul: Not at all. Old Janice sure has come up in the world. Then again, she was always very ambitious and somewhat ethically challenged.
Tracy: Really? Do tell.
Paul: Fortunately, she has an Achilles' heel.
Dillon: What is it?
Paul: Me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: Are you insane?
Scott: No, I'm not insane. Your bill is outstanding, so pay up.
Ava: You actually believe that I owe you $5 million for nothing! For nothing?
Scott: I believe I did something for you. You're a free woman because of me. If I didn't have the set -- no, the genius to take that recording from my office, your shapely behind would be halfway to Pentonville now.
Ava: I could still end up in Pentonville, Scott!
Scott: Well, that's a small detail. But you're a free woman, able to live happiness and do whatever you want, what you desire right now, right?
Ava: As long as that recording is still out there, I am vulnerable. And if Ric Lansing actually has it, I'm done for. So let me tell you what's gonna happen. You are gonna find that little flash drive, and you are gonna get it to me! Otherwise, you do not see one red cent of my money. Are we clear?
Scott: No, we're not clear. Not at all. You can't do that.
Ava: What are you gonna do? You can't call the cops -- not without incriminating yourself. So I suggest you figure out who took that flash drive, and you get it back. And in the meantime, our business is concluded.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Where's Michael? Did he tell you about Morgan?
Carly: He told me that you think you heard Morgan say he wanted to kill Julian.
Sonny: No, I heard it -- sure of it. He was holding my hand, and then he blamed Julian for shooting me, and he was gonna kill him.
Carly: Okay, okay, listen to me. Michael went after Morgan, and he's gonna find him. He's gonna get him calmed down, okay?
Sonny: How long has Morgan been gone? 'Cause if he gets to Julian, he's gonna end up in prison or dead --
Carly: Okay, that's not gonna happen. Stop. Michael's gonna find Morgan, and it's gonna be okay.
Sonny: How do you know that, Carly?
Carly: Because I do, and Sonny, please, come on. You almost died last night, all right? And you're still in critical condition. You've got to calm down.
Sonny: I'm worried about my sons.
Carly: And they're worried about you. It'll destroy Morgan if you have a setback because of him, so the best thing you can do for our boys is just to stay calm.
Sonny: You think Michael's gonna find him?
Carly: I know he's gonna find him. Don't worry. Michael is not gonna let Morgan kill Julian.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Michael: Hello? Is anyone home? Julian? Check the bedrooms.
Milo: Yeah.
Michael: [Sighs] Where the hell are you, Morgan?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Morgan: Hey!
TJ: Hey. Morgan. What's going on? How's things going with your dad?
Morgan: Uh, he's, uh, he's stable. He's, uh, at the ICU. My mom and Kristina and Michael are all there. Anyone here? Anyone else here?
TJ: Oh, just Molly, but I don't think she's in the mood for visitors right now.
Morgan: Uh-huh. Why's that?
TJ: We kind of had a fight.
Morgan: Yeah. Well, I'm sorry to hear that. Um, I'm sorry to hear that. I need to talk to you about, you know, what happened with my dad when he got shot.
TJ: Listen, I already told you. Look, no one said Julian's name and I don't know if Julian was the shooter because I never saw him.
Morgan: Okay. Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, okay? I shouldn't have pressured you, given what you were going through, but yeah, I was upset with what happened, you know?
TJ: And I understand. Your dad's been great to me, and if I knew any more about who shot him, trust me, bro. I would tell you.
Morgan: Okay. I get it. So, uh, what happened with you and Molly? Why are you guys fighting?
TJ: Uh, Molly's mad at a lot of things right now -- the shooting, me being kidnapped. She's not handling it well.
Morgan: Yeah, well, are you surprised? I mean, Alexis has been hung up on Julian for a while now, so it's no surprise that she's siding with him.
TJ: Yeah, Molly says she can't hear her defend him, so she'd rather just avoid the whole subject.
Morgan: Right. So Molly's here. Does that mean Julian and Alexis are not?
TJ: Yeah, you know, she avoids Julian every way possible.
Morgan: Huh. Do you know where Julian and Alexis are?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: You and Mayor Lomax -- do tell.
Paul: Janice was quite the spitfire back in law school. We worked on the law review together.
Tracy: Really? I think we'd all like to hear all the details, please.
Paul: [Chuckles] Well, Janice had a very obvious crush on me back then. Working late nights at the law review allowed us to develop our relationship. I appreciated her tenacity.
Tracy: And was that the only thing you appreciated about her?
Paul: Well, let's just say back then, I could wrap Janice around my finger very easily.
Tracy: Mm. I find myself feeling a little sorry for la Lomax, for once. The Hornsby charm can be quite devastating.
Dillon: No, this is great. You can get my movie back on track.
Tracy: Sweetheart, you might be putting too much stock in your father's story.
Dillon: Well, I'm desperate. I'm not giving up on my movie without a fight. You got to call Mayor Lomax.
Maxie: Wait, you plan on using your knowledge of a woman's sexual attraction to you to try and manipulate her?
Paul: Do you have a problem with that?
Maxie: Absolutely not. Get to work.
Paul: Janice Lomax, please. She's not available? Just tell her it's Paul Hornsby calling.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: Julian? Are you home? [Sighs] Damn it! Why is this happening to me? I was in the clear! This isn't fair! [Sighs] Okay. First things first. Time to say goodbye to Denise DeMuccio.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: Okay.
Emma: This one's from Cam's mom.
Patrick: Oh, from Aunt Elizabeth. That's very sweet of her. Yes! This is that DVD we were talking about -- the racing cars.
Emma: Yes, I told Cam it's your favorite commercial.
Patrick: Look at that. Remember, we were talking about this?
Anna: Well, that's not all.
Sam: Hey!
Patrick: Thank you so much.
Anna: Emma. Danny. Kitchen, kitchen. Come on.
Patrick: Aye yai yai, this is too much.
Sam: My, you're doing pretty good.
Patrick: Come on, you guys are spoiling me. I feel celebrated. Very, very grateful. Thank you.
Sam: Well, you're not done, Dr. Drake.
Patrick: Yes, I am.
Sam: No, no. There's still one more present. This one is from me.
Patrick: All right. [Clears throat]
Sam: Happy birthday.
Patrick: Come on, now. Are you kidding me?
Sam: No. After seeing you and Emma perform at the Nurses' Ball, I mean, it was a no-brainer. I had to get you a guitar. [Laughs]
Patrick: You're insane. This is too much. What? Oh, my gosh.
Sam: It's pretty, isn't it? [Laughs]
Patrick: Wow. This is beautiful. Honestly, thank you. You know me pretty well, don't you?
Sam: Well, yeah, I think I do.
Anna: Here we go.
Emma: Happy birthday!
Anna: Happy birthday!
Sam: Come on, there we go.
Patrick: Look at that.
Anna: Oh, they didn't go out. I'm so glad.
Patrick: Wow! Look at that cake! Look at that cake.
Emma: You have to get your wish ready, Daddy?
Patrick: [Sighs] You know what, sweetheart? It's already come true. Thank you so much, guys.
Anna: You're welcome.
Emma: You're welcome.
Anna: You gonna blow them out?
Patrick: Yes, I will blow them out.
Emma: [Laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: You served your purpose, Denise. Now it's time for you to go. Nice knowing you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Dad, how are you feeling?
Sonny: Better all the time.
Carly: And he's lying. I can tell you're exhausted and you need your sleep.
Sonny: Okay, but what about what we talked about?
Carly: I will check on the boys and let you know. Okay? Come on.
Kristina: I heard what you and my dad were talking about. Morgan is going to try to kill Julian?
Carly: No! He's venting. He's just scared.
Kristina: No. You wouldn't be this worried if the threat wasn't real. Please tell me what's going on.
Carly: Morgan got a gun from one of the guards, and he's going after Julian, but Michael went after him, and he's gonna find Morgan, he's gonna take the gun away, and everything is gonna be okay.
Kristina: What if it's not? Julian is dating my mom, and if -- I'm sure they're together, and if Morgan goes after Julian, he'll find her, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: Why do want to know where Alexis and Julian are?
Morgan: Uh, Sam needs to talk to her mom. She can't get ahold of her.
TJ: So you volunteered to come over here.
Morgan: Yeah, I was just trying to help my sister out, you know.
TJ: Alexis picks up for her daughters no matter what, so why are you really here? What's going on?
Morgan: All right. Listen, TJ. Julian walked, all right? The police had him, and they had to let him go because they couldn't find any evidence at the warehouse, so I need to stop him before he goes after my dad again.
TJ: Morgan, this is your father's business, not yours. All right? So whatever happens from this point on is between your dad and Julian, and you need to stay out of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: It was a pub crawl for the ages. And well-deserved after that brutal moot court. [Laughs] Well, maybe you forgot what happened, but I didn't. [Laughs] All right, so listen, Janice, I'll let you go, for now. But let's just talk again -- about the future. You got it. [Sighs]
Dillon: So?
Paul: The cease and desist orders have been retracted. No more permits, no more fees.
Dillon: Nice! My entire career was in your hands.
Maxie: So was mine. You are amazing, Mr. Hornsby. I mean, I kind of want to take a shower right now, but that was great!
Tracy: And what does Janice want in return?
Paul: Well, for starters, she wants an in-person meeting with me right now.
Tracy: You do know what you've done, don't you?
Paul: What?
Tracy: You lit a fire. Janice is coming for you.
Paul: [Laughs] Let her. Nothing will come of it. Believe me. I'm not interested in Janice Lomax.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Are you sure you don't mind taking him?
Anna: No. Are you kidding? He's part of the family now. Besides, it's about time he found out what it's like to have two doting grandmas.
Sam: Agreed. You ready?
Anna: And I thought you two might need some time alone. Come on!
Emma: Let's do it.
Anna: Shall we do it? Let's go. Come on, mister.
Emma: Happy birthday, Daddy.
Patrick: Bye, I love you.
Emma: Love you, too.
Anna: I've got his car seat, so I'm good.
Sam: Thanks. Bye.
Anna: All right, bye. Have a nice evening. Come on.
Patrick: Bye.
Emma: Bye!
Sam: Did you have a happy birthday?
Patrick: The best. Thank you. So much. You didn't have to do this.
Sam: Yes, I did. You spend so much time worrying about other people -- your patients, especially Sonny. I thought it was time that somebody take care of you.
Patrick: Well, I appreciate it.
Sam: Good. Even the brilliant, talented, handsome Dr. Drake needs to be fussed over every once in a while.
Patrick: I like it when you fuss over me.
Sam: Me too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: [Sighs] It's going straight to voicemail. I wish I knew where my mom was.
Carly: What did Molly say?
Kristina: She's been in her room all right. She says she doesn't even know if she came home.
[Footsteps]
Michael: Hey. [Sighs] All right, so, um, we went to Julian's place. The door was left open, but there was no sign that Morgan had been there. He's still not answering his phone.
Kristina: Have you tried Kelly's?
Michael: We went to all of his usual places. Um, Kristina, can you give me a minute --
Carly: It's okay. Kristina knows everything.
Kristina: Yeah, I overheard your mom and dad talking, and I'm freaking out about my mom right now.
Michael: Don't worry, don't worry. Morgan won't do anything stupid.
Kristina: He has a gun, Michael! My mom could be caught in the crossfire if Morgan is really going after Julian!
Michael: Okay, there's no reason to believe that your mom is with Julian, okay? She could just be working late at the office.
Kristina: No, I called her assistant. She's not at the office, and she's not home. My mom is firmly on Julian's side, so wherever he is, she is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: You can't do this.
Morgan: My father's lying in a hospital bed right now, okay? He put his life on the line for you, and what did he get for that? He got a bullet from Julian?
TJ: How many times do you have to remind me? Okay! I know it, and I'm grateful.
Morgan: Do you? Do you, though? Because if you know where he's at, then you'll tell me, TJ. He's already tried to kill my dad once. If I don't stop him, he's gonna try again. So you need to tell me, TJ. Where is Julian?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: You better be calling with good news, Scott.
Scott: I tore this room apart. I cannot find that flash drive. It has vanished. Someone has definitely taken it.
Ava: Well, that doesn't bode well for you and your bank account.
Scott: Well, if Ric doesn't have it, I will find out who has it.
Ava: You're damn right you will. I want that drive back, Scott. My daughters, my freedom, my life -- I want it all back, and that damned recording is the key. So if you want that $5 million, you'll find a way to get it.
[Knock on door]
Ava: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Maxie: We should celebrate. We're back in production.
Dillon: I can't believe my father was able to pull that one off.
Tracy: You'd have no idea that he was going through a hard time.
Dillon: How so?
Tracy: Oh, he just signed his divorce papers.
Maxie: Oh, that's harsh.
Dillon: How's he handling it?
Tracy: Not well. Did you know?
Dillon: I knew that he was divorcing Jenny. I didn't realize he was dealing with the actual papers. And he still went out of his way to go talk to the mayor to get my movie back on track.
Tracy: Surprising.
Dillon: He said that he had changed, that he wanted to make up for the mistakes from his past. I guess he really meant it.
Tracy: When I ran into him at the airport and he said he wanted to connect with you, I had my doubts. But I... I think maybe he turned into a real stand- up guy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ava: Can I help you?
Paul: No. But I think I can help you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patrick: The rest of the cake is in the fridge.
Sam: Okay. I guess I'll just take this out in the morning.
Patrick: You're the best. Definitely a birthday for the books, no doubt about it.
Sam: Yeah? I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Patrick: Oh, it was great. I can't tell you how happy you make me.
Sam: Oh, I bet you you can. [Laughs]
Patrick: It's just that -- I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. I got you, we're here, our kids.
Sam: Okay.
Patrick: I don't want it to end.
Sam: You don't have to worry, 'cause I'm not going anywhere. I love you.
Patrick: I love you, too. I want -- I want to marry you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeping]
Sonny: [Sighs]
Carly: It's okay.
Sonny: Did you find Morgan?
Carly: Michael's still out there looking for him.
Sonny: [Sighs] Damn it.
Carly: No, no, it's okay. Hey. Michael is gonna find Morgan. He's gonna stop him before he can do any harm. Yes, he is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
TJ: I want to say thank you, not just for saving my life, but for taking me in. I mean, Sonny, you've been with me every single step of the way, man. And now it's my turn to be here for you. [Sniffles] I owe you, Sonny. And I'm gonna repay my debt.
Morgan: You know what, TJ. That Charlie guy -- he held you hostage for hours. He must have said something about Julian calling the shots.
TJ: Look, I've already gone over this with Michael. Charlie got a call from his boss, but he never actually said it was Julian.
Morgan: Okay, but you were right there, right? So, I mean, you must have seen something.
TJ: The shot came out of nowhere, okay? I never saw who fired.
Morgan: Okay, so then it could have been Julian, right? He could have shot my dad.
TJ: I don't know! I didn't see him.
Morgan: Listen, TJ. Julian walked, all right? The police had him and they had to let him go because they couldn't find any evidence at the warehouse, so I need to stop him before he goes after my dad again. He's already tried to kill my dad once! If I don't stop him, he's gonna try again. So you need to tell me, TJ. Where is Julian?
[Knock on door]
TJ: [Sighs]
Michael: Hey, TJ. Is Julian here?
TJ: No, he's not.
Michael: Okay, what about my brother? Have you seen Morgan tonight?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kristina: Okay, Mom. It's me. This is very important. If you're with Julian, you could be in danger. Morgan could be gunning for you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Well, this cabin was a great idea. It's the perfect place for me to lay low.
Alexis: All right, well, I've stocked the pantry and the refrigerator, so you don't have to risk getting spotted on a shopping spree.
Julian: You are so sweet.
Alexis: I know.
Julian: You sure you can't stay?
Alexis: I can't stay, for the final time.
Julian: Mmm, well, that is a damn shame.
Alexis: [Laughs] You're not playing fair.
Julian: [Laughing] Why would I?
Alexis: I got to go.
Julian: Oh, and, uh, one more thing, little lady.
Alexis: Yeah? [Laughs] Mmm.
Julian: Mmm.
Morgan: What's your rush?
[NEXT_ON]
Patrick  to Sam : I want you to be my wife.
Paul  to Ava : What I want from you is a little more complicated.
Maxie  to Dillon : Grow up, it's just sex!
Sonny  to Elizabeth : I just wish Jason was still alive.
Carly  to Jason : Morgan's out to kill Julian Jerome.
Michael  to TJ : Morgan has a gun.
Morgan  to Julian : Think you can run? You're wrong.","After Ava's arraignment trial for the murder of Connie, Scott has represented her and successfully gotten his new ""client"" acquitted of the charges after remembering to remove the flashdrive of her recorded confession so that the new DAs cannot find it. They go looking for the device in his hotel room but discover that ""somebody"" has broken into Scott's room, made a mess and took the flashdrive. He suspects that Ric might have gotten Sonny or his men to do that. He reminds her that the ""acquittal"" is only temporary as the judge informed everyone that as soon as the flashdrive recording is found, Ava will be re-tried, as there is no statute of limitations for murder. Yet she's not about to pay him until she has access to the flashdrive, for that very reason and reminds him she can get him for extortion if he doesn't cooperate with her wishes. She then goes home and re-does her hair, appearance and mannerisms to go back to being Ava instead of Denise DeMuccio. Not far behind, Tracy's ex and Dylan's dad, Paul comes to see her, revealing he might know Ava even though it appears she does not know him. Paul has also revealed to Dylan and Maxie that he can help them over-ride legal restrictions that have been put in the movie they're working on by contacting his old friend, the mayor Janet Lomax. We wonder what is up with Paul's secrets.",summ_screen
"Starr: Hey, you're gonna be great.
Michael: Yeah, just because you're comfortable with a mike in your hand, does not mean that I am.
Starr: You don't have to use a mike. Just look across the room at your dad and talk to him. You know everyone here. They're all friends and family.
Michael: Yeah, who will never let me forget if I mess up, so--
Starr: Who knew you were so afraid of public speaking?
Michael: Well, trust me -- I'm a lot more calm than my father.
Max: Everything seems quiet. All guards are in position.
Sonny: Just want you to keep your eyes open, 'cause no one's gonna get hurt here today.
Johnny: I will not let you do this to me!
Connie: It's not like you have a choice! Lulu.
Lulu: What's going on?
Olivia: Listen to me. I am telling you I know my cousin, and Kate is not herself. Okay, this alter, this whatever you want to call her, Connie, is back in charge. Look -- don't you -- don't look at me like I'm crazy. Okay? Does this look like a hallucination to you?
Dante: It looks like a handkerchief.
Olivia: Exactly. Exactly. A handkerchief handmade by Nonna Falconeri. Listen -- I gave it to Kate. She smeared mascara all over it, and she threw it in the garbage.
Steve: Maybe -- maybe she was just emotional.
Olivia: What emotional? No! No, lookit, she may not be the one to hold up every single family tradition, but she's not gonna throw a family heirloom in the trash.
Dante: Okay, it's strange, but it's not proof of anything.
Olivia: Listen to me. I know who I'm dealing with here. It's Connie, and Sonny needs to know who he's marrying.
Steve: Hey, hey.
Sonny: Just don't want any -- [Chuckles] I just don't want anyone or anything to interrupt the wedding. You understand?
Max: We got men positioned on the deck and the pier. We got a couple of cars patrolling the area. There's no way Joe Jr. Or anyone you've got any problems with is gonna get anywhere near this boat.
Shawn: Were you able to reach Kristina?
Alexis: Straight to voicemail.
Shawn: She should be on her way.
Alexis: [Sighs]
Kristina: [Screaming]
Elizabeth: Jason, please just try to understand-- I only did these things because I care so much about you. I just wanted it-- to finally be our time.
Jason: Look, I -- I should get to the wedding.
Elizabeth: Jason, wait. There's more. It's about Sam's baby.
Jason: What about Sam's baby?
Spinelli: My only fear is that the inevitable sequel would not live up to its predecessor. And although it's too soon to make predictions --
Ellie: Joss Whedon's coming back. You know ""avengers 2"" is gonna be great.
Spinelli: So you are a comics enthusiast?
Ellie: Yeah.
Spinelli: Oh. [Chuckles]
Carly: Maxie, have you seen Johnny?
Maxie: Uh, he went that way, I think.
Connie: What on earth are you doing here?
Lulu: Better question -- what are you and Johnny doing here? What's going on?
Connie: I was just telling your partner that if my wedding does not go according to plan, I will put your club out of business.
Lulu: Kate, I think you're --
Connie: I still have contacts in the publishing world, and I'm in a position to cause a great deal of grief if it is warranted.
Lulu: Okay, everything has been arranged to your exact specifications. All we need is the bride. So, do you need me to help you get dressed--?
Connie: Oh, no, I have plenty of time-- as long as you hold up your end.
Johnny: Yeah. You made your point.
Lulu: Time. Okay. Would have thought true love might have mellowed Kate out a little, but she's back to her old self.
Johnny: Oh, yeah. Her old self.
Olivia: Sonny needs to know he is potentially marrying the wrong woman.
Dante: We don't need to upset him before he says his vows.
Steve: This is your third day out of the hospital. Take it easy, okay?
Olivia: You think I'm having an episode. Is that what you think this is? I'm telling you right now, I'm not. Kate would not throw out this handkerchief.
Dante: Okay, so maybe she's the one who's having a bad day.
Olivia: Okay. All right, maybe -- maybe she's just not herself today. I'm gonna go powder my nose.
Steve: Okay, this is exactly what happened at the hospital the other day. And I don't want to think like this, but if these episodes continue, Olivia might have to be treated at ShadyBrook.
Spinelli: That is when they totally jumped the shark.
Judge Newcomb: Ms. Jones.
Maxie: Hi.
Judge Newcomb: Are we ready to get started?
Maxie: Um, soon. We are just, uh, waiting for the bride.
[Cell phone rings]
Alexis: That's her right now. Hello. Honey, where are you? The wedding's about to start.
Kristina: [Shuddered breathing] Mom?
Alexis: What? What's wrong?
Kristina: Trey and I had a fight.
Alexis: I'll be right there.
Kristina: No, I'm fine. I just don't feel up to going to the wedding.
Alexis: I sympathize. I really do. But your father really needs you here. He's looking forward to having you here.
Kristina: Dad would want me to finish this with Trey.
Alexis: If it's about the annulment, you can do that another day.
Kristina: No. Look, just tell dad and Kate I'm sorry and we'll talk about it later, okay? I've got to go.
Alexis: She hung up on me.
Sonny: Everything okay?
Joe Jr.: You did good. Very convincing.
Kristina: Who are you? What do you want from me? [Cell phone rings] That'd be my mother. She knows something's wrong.
Joe Jr.: No, hon, it's not your mom. It's my son.
Joe Jr.: Your son? How would your son have my cell phone number?
Joe Jr.: Well, you gave it to him. He is your husband, after all.
Kristina: You're Trey's father? [Crying]
Kristina: Hey, this is Kristina. Sorry I missed your call. Leave a message.
[Beeps]
Kristina: Everyone said that you were a liar and a hustler and you were playing me! But I knew better. I actually thought you cared.
Trey: I'm gonna make it up to you, Krissy. I promise.
Alexis: It seems that your daughter is having it out with her husband. Long story short -- she's not coming.
Sonny: Is that punk giving her a hard time?
Alexis: Well, she didn't go into details, but I think she's kind of getting the idea of who this guy really is.
Sonny: Well, she's coming to her senses. That's fantastic, right? It's great news, no?
Alexis: Right? See? Good. An annulment? Wouldn't that be a great wedding present?
Sonny: Be the best. Now, as long as I can find my wife, I'd be happy.
Lulu: She's, uh -- she's on her way. She's just doing some last-minute bride things.
Alexis: She'll be here in 20 minutes.
Carly: Hey.
Johnny: Hey.
Carly: Are you okay?
Johnny: Yeah. I'm just a-- little tired, maybe.
Carly: Damn it, Kate. I can't believe she insisted on you being here.
Johnny: Come on. Customer's always right, huh?
Carly: No. No, they're not, and you're still recuperating.
Johnny: I'm fine. And besides, shouldn't you be taking it easy and--keeping the peace for your kid's sake?
Carly: Yeah, I guess you're right. Sonny insists he loves Kate, and who knows? Maybe he does. Although, for the life of me, I can't understand why. But he was very understanding with all the Connie stuff.
Johnny: Can we not talk about Connie, please?
Carly: Are you sure there's not something else going on?
Johnny: I'm fine. Just, you know, a little thirsty. You mind grabbing me a glass of wine? Red.
Carly: Sure. [Chuckles] Okay. Soon as they say ""I do,"" we're out of here. All right?
Johnny: If only that were possible.
Elizabeth: I'm sorry, Jason. This is impossible for me to keep going, and it's not fair to anyone.
Jason: I just don't understand.
Elizabeth: I know you don't. I know. This is -- this is really hard. Y-you probably don't understand, but--I thought that we would have a chance to be together, and -- not that that justifies anything that I did.
Jason: What? Lie to Sam?
Elizabeth: Well, I lied to you, too, Jason.
Jason: What, about Sam and McBain? What does that have to do with Sam's baby?
[Cell phone rings]
Jason: Yeah, Spinelli.
Spinelli: I trust you are on your way? The nuptials are commencing.
Jason: I'm sorry. I'm trying, but something's come up.
Spinelli: Something about Sam's baby?
Jason: I got to go. Okay, go on.
Elizabeth: The DNA test you had me expedite proved --
Jason: Proves that the baby is not Sam's.
Elizabeth: When the results --
Jason: What? What, was there a mistake? What?
Elizabeth: There was no mistake. But the results you saw weren't the right ones. Love hanging out with my friends.
Sam: Wait. Wait.
McBain: Okay. What's wrong?
Sam: This. If we don't stop now, we're not gonna be able to.
McBain: Okay. That's a problem.
Sam: Yeah. Yeah.
McBain: Because of, uh --
Sam: Just-- because.
Jason: So you think the lab made a mistake on the DNA test?
Elizabeth: The test results were for a different child, not the little boy Téa Delgado is raising.
Jason: Another child. So, what? The lab mixed them up?
Elizabeth: No. I changed the results.
Maxie: Do you want another one?
Ellie: Oh, sure. Thanks.
Maxie: So, um, how long have you and Spinelli been dating?
Ellie: Technically, this is our first date. So good.
Maxie: Oh, yeah, they're from the noodle Buddha. The bride wanted a pan-Asian cuisine.
Ellie: Oh, by the way, you did a super job putting this whole wedding together. It's like elegant and fun at the same time. And your dress? So cool. Damian told me you work in fashion. Definitely shows. I, on the other hand, have a closet full of lab coats, and I never really know what to wear.
Maxie: No, you look really nice.
Ellie: Oh. Thanks. It's probably a good thing he asked me at the last minute so I didn't have time to shop or overthink.
Maxie: [Chuckles]
Spinelli: Well, I think the ceremony's about to begin. Shall we take our seats?
Ellie: Sure. I was just telling Maxie how amazing this all looks.
Spinelli: She is known for her flawless sense of style.
Ellie: Mm.
Maxie: Can't even hate her! She's too nice.
Lulu: You worried about your mom?
Dante: Yeah. She can't get over the thought that-- Kate is really Connie.
Lulu: Well, I can tell you that Kate is acting very weird.
Dante: More than just bridal nerves?
Lulu: [Sighs] I walked in on her with Johnny, and they were obviously in the middle of something, but when they saw me, it just felt like they were covering.
Max: Would you stop with the guilty looks already?
Milo: I can't help it. Boss deserves to know ms. Howard put the moves on me, and by moves, I mean full contact.
Max: Fine. Tell him. Just don't come crawling back to me when you're dead.
Milo: Ms. Howard's never even looked at me. Okay, last night, she had her hands all over me. Doesn't that sound like a different person?
Max: Like a mental aberration? You're gonna break this news to the boss on his wedding day?
Milo: If the boss knows that I knew something and didn't tell him, then who's the dead man?
Max: Look, even if it's true --
Milo: I'm telling you, she had her tongue down my throat, she was all grabbing me here --
Max: Stop. Listen. And when she calls you a lying piece of garbage, who's the boss gonna believe? Even if ms. Howard did turn into Connie, the boss is gonna figure it out eventually. Just do your job and make sure Scully doesn't get anywhere near here.
Starr: Hey, Trey.
Trey: Hey.
Michael: Where's Kristina?
Trey: What, Kristina isn't here?
Kristina: So you're him? Joe Scully Jr.?
Joe Jr.: Ta-da. Trey tell you? Yeah. You know, I love my boy, but he needs to toughen up. He should know better than to spill his guts to Sonny's daughter.
Kristina: You hate my father.
Joe Jr.: I do, indeed. Sonny deserves to be hated and a hell of a lot worse.
Kristina: You obviously have a history with Kate, if she really is Trey's mother.
Joe Jr.: Oh, she's his mother, all right, not that she ever gave a damn about Trey. Can you imagine? Connie left her own kid for dead.
Kristina: I know Kate. She would never do anything so cruel.
Joe Jr.: [Chuckles] Well, I'd tell you to ask her sometime, but, you know that's probably --
Kristina: You're a liar, just like your son! So whatever you're planning, it's over! 'Cause I'm annulling this marriage the first chance that I get!
Trey: I thought Kristina was headed here.
Starr: She was supposed to come with you.
Trey: We had a fight. Kristina walked out on me.
Michael: Mm. Well, I knew she'd see through you eventually.
Trey: You know what? I just want to find her so I can explain.
Michael: Explain what, exactly, Trey?
Trey: That's between me and Kristina.
Alexis: The bride is gonna get here when the bride is good and ready. You know that. You've been married 500 times already, so--
Sonny: But this is not about me being a nervous groom --
Alexis: Yeah, it is. You're nervous. I can tell you're nervous.
Sonny: Alexis, I want to make Kate my wife because I want her to know that she's safe, especially after I tell her that her son is a liar and his name's Trey Mitchell.
Alexis: Are you gonna make time for a honeymoon, at least?
Sonny: I want to say I have a lot of time for a honeymoon. I want us to be really happy. But I think she's gonna have to find out about Trey eventually, and I think the shock of that may send her into a relapse. So that's why I want to get married -- so she knows that her husband is by her side.
Judge Newcomb: I'm sorry. I have another function to attend in an hour. We really need to get started.
Sonny: Okay, we're gonna get her.
Alexis: Okay.
Maxie: Oh! Oh!
Sonny: Oh, no. I'm sorry. Uh-- okay. Stop doing this.
Maxie: I was just passing out hors d'oeuvres. Do you guys want a scallion dumpling?
Sonny: Okay. You need to get Kate now. We got to start this now.
Maxie: Oh, yeah! Here! Oh, no. Okay.
Michael: No, Kristina was very excited about this wedding. It meant a lot to her that her father confided in her first, so the fact that she's not here, you must have really upset her, Trey.
Trey: Look, I just assumed she headed here, okay? I don't know. Maybe she went to her mom's house. I'm gonna go find her.
Michael: No, you're not going anywhere. You've done enough.
Trey: Really? You want to start another fist fight, trash this wedding, too?
Starr: Look, Trey is Kristina's husband. If he wants to go look for her, he has the right.
Trey: Thank you for understanding. I just hope I haven't pushed her away for good.
Starr: It's okay.
Connie: Watch it.
Trey: Sorry.
Connie: You're not excused.
Maxie: Oh! Wow! You look great. I love the dress you picked.
Connie: Yeah, considering the number of options you gave me.
Maxie: Okay. Well, everyone's seated, the judge is in place, Sonny's in place. Now it's just time for the main event!
Connie: Certainly is.
Maxie: Everyone -- can I have your attention, please?! Let's all take our seats. The wedding is about to start. We need the bridal party. Oh! Music!
[Wagner's ""bridal chorus"" plays]
Judge Newcomb: Please be seated. Friends, family, we are here today to celebrate the marriage of Michael and Constanza, known to most of us as Sonny and Kate.
[Laughter]
Judge Newcomb: Today, they will formally and publicly make their promises to one another. And while this is, indeed, a special moment, marriage is just the beginning of the journey, not the end.
Jason: You deliberately gave me the wrong results?
Elizabeth: I'm sorry. I completely betrayed your trust.
Jason: Do you have the real results?
Elizabeth: You were right. The baby that died the night of the storm wasn't Sam's. Sam's child is still alive.
Sam: I just ended my marriage yesterday. You just found out that your relationship is over. We're hurt and angry.
McBain: And these are the wrong reasons to turn to each other.
Sam: Just, I feel like if this is where we're headed, this is the connection that we've had and it's where it's leading us, then-- it's not going anywhere, right?
McBain: Last thing I want to do is complicate your life, Sam, 'cause you any more pain than you've already been through.
[Knock on door]
Trey: Kristina!
Kristina: My father's gonna squash you like the cockroach that you are.
Joe Jr.: Attagirl! I see you've also got Sonny's way with words.
Kristina: You better hope my dad's men don't find you! What were you thinking, bringing me to his warehouse?
Joe Jr.: Well, let's just call it-- poetic justice.
Kristina: If you want a prayer of living, you'd start running now! I might just put in a good word for you.
Joe Jr.: Really?
Kristina: Tell my dad you chickened out and took off!
Joe Jr.: Really? I chickened out? Hey, do you realize that your father had me tied up right here? He would have killed me if that cop John McBain hadn't stopped him. Big mistake. Leaving me alive to come after you.
Kristina: You won't live long if you keep this up. My dad will have --
Joe Jr.: Why don't you stop talking?! They'll all be at the wedding! This'll all be over before Connie and Sonny say ""I do""!
Judge Newcomb: It's been my privilege to preside over many unions, and I've observed that while love doesn't necessarily conquer all, commitment does. The choice to be together, to work it through, and make it meaningful -- that's what counts. Marriage requires trust. It requires patience-- constant open and honest communication. And above all, marriage requires faith -- the faith to go forward without knowing what the future holds. And it requires the support of friends and family. Now it's my responsibility to ask if there's anyone here who knows of any reason this couple should not be joined in marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace.
Judge Newcomb: No one has any objections? Very well, then. We will proceed with the ceremony.
Olivia: Wait! Wait. I got something to say, your honor.
Jason: Sam's baby is alive.
Elizabeth: I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, Jason. I couldn't sleep last night-- knowing what I had done. I needed to tell you the truth.
Jason: I just don't understand. Why did you lie in the first place?
Elizabeth: Does it even matter?
Jason: Yeah, it does matter. I need to know why you lied.
Elizabeth: When I picked up the test results and I saw that the baby was Sam's-- I thought about that other mom. And I thought, that mom had had Sam's baby for four months -- for four months, raising that child and loving that baby. And I know it's wrong, but it's sad. She doesn't deserve to have that child taken away from her.
Jason: But he isn't hers.
Elizabeth: And I didn't deserve to have my child taken away from me, either! But Sam watched -- Sam watched -- while Jake was being kidnapped. She watched-- and let you and me and lucky lose our minds with grief and anger and pain. And she knew the whole time and she didn't say a word about where Jake was!
Jason: So what -- what is this? Payback?
Elizabeth: No! I don't know! I don't know! [Crying] Maybe. I don't know. I'm trying really hard, Jason, to put it behind me. I've tried really hard. But I'll tell you this -- if it hadn't been for what Sam did, you know, Jake's life would have turned out differently, right? Well-- that was one part of it.
Jason: What was -- what was the other part?
Elizabeth: I don't want you with her. I just didn't want this baby bringing you back together! After everything we have been through-- why couldn't we have a chance?
Jason: I don't -- I don't know what you want me to say.
Elizabeth: Nothing. [Sniffles] I don't want you to say anything. Uh-- I've realized that I've-- slowly been losing my mind. Ever since -- ever since we lost Jake, I -- I've been trying to recover on my own. You know, trying to, like-- time heal. But it's only gotten worse, and so I really thought-- I thought that you-- you would make it better-- that you would fix it. That's not fair of me-- to ask that of you.
Jason: Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: Jason, I am so sorry. I am so sorry that I had-- ruined everything-- that we had, and I -- I've -- I've burned it all down.
Jason: I know what it's like-- to, uh -- to make a terrible mistake. At least you were able to make it right.
Elizabeth: And I will. I will once Sam's baby is back with her, and I'll tell her everything.
Jason: No, I don't want you to say anything. Um, I just -- I need to figure out the best way to handle this now.
Elizabeth: Do me a favor, Jason. [Sniffles] When you see that mother-- just be kind. You know what it's like to lose a child.
Trey: Is Kristina here?
Sam: I thought she was at Sonny's wedding with you.
Trey: We had a fight. She's not answering her phone. Can I just leave her a note in case she comes back?
Sam: Yeah. Sure. Paper and pen on the table. Whoa. It has been a strange day.
McBain: Very.
Sam: But not all bad.
McBain: Not all bad. See you around, Sam. [Breathes deeply]
[Cell phone rings]
McBain: Yeah.
Jason: I need to see you. It's important.
Trey: Can you just give this to Kristina, please? I'm assuming she'll be here at some point tonight.
Kristina: You took the wrong hostage. And if you haven't figured it out yet, I can be a real bitch. Another hour or so, you'll be begging for me to turn you in.
Joe Jr.: That I believe! You got a smart mouth! A lot of fire. I can see why Trey fell for you.
Kristina: Just get this over with. Just make the call.
Joe Jr.: What call?
Kristina: To my father for the ransom.
Joe Jr.: Who said anything about a ransom?
Kristina: You did.
Joe Jr.: No, no. Honey, that was your idea.
KR.: Oh, no. I want your money and everything else that everything that Sonny stole from me, I want it back! And I'll get it. As soon as you're dead.
Sonny: Olivia, you got something to say, say it.
Olivia: Yeah!
Steve: Olivia hasn't been well!
Olivia: As I was saying, um-- Kate-- Kate is-- such a lucky girl, and she's really come full circle-- marrying Sonny-- the very first boy she ever loved-- back when she as Connie from the neighborhood. And I wish her all the happiness in the world.
Sonny: Your honor, can we just--
Judge Newcomb: Of course.
Sonny: --Get on with it?
Judge Newcomb: As there are no objections, we will continue.
Milo: Wait! Do you want to put the doggy inside ?
Sonny: Milo. Do you -- do you have an objection with me marrying Kate?
Max: No. Milo just got caught up in the spirit of the occasion. I know that he wanted to wish you and the future Mrs. C many joyous returns of this day. Um, you're very deserving of all the happiness. Thank you for letting me speak.
Sonny: No, it's fine. Uh-- okay, I'm glad that, you know, you're all happy for me, but this is a wedding. It's not a free-for-all, so can we just -- can we just get her going, there?
Judge Newcomb: Mr. Corinthos, I certainly understand your eagerness to marry this beautiful woman, but given all these interruptions, I'm required to ask one last time.
Sonny: [Chuckles]
Judge Newcomb: Does anyone here object to this union?
Trey: Kristina.
[Keys rattling]
Trey: Kristina? Kristina!
Joe Jr.: If we want to bring down the king-- you've got to marry the princess. This girl is our way in. You know, whatever kind of marriage you two kids have is fine by me. Just as long as you stay married.
Trey: Oh, dad, what have you done?
Kristina: You're gonna kill me?
Joe Jr.: The nice thing about Sonny's line of work is he's got plenty of enemies. In fact, I heard that one of them gunned down his son. You know, that cop you mentioned? Right here in this warehouse, on the very same day, there was a mob wedding this time last year. This'll just be more of the same, only fatal this time.
Kristina: Fatal for you.
Joe Jr.: No, honey. [Laughs] They'll probably blame the Soleitos or the Trujillos or whatever's left of the Zacchara family. They'll never even think to pin it on me.
Kristina: You won't get your ransom if I'm dead.
Joe Jr.: A ransom-- wouldn't put a dent in what I'm owed. I want much, much more.
Kristina: What makes you think you'll get it by killing me?
Joe Jr.: You have a husband. When you die, Trey inherits everything.
McBain: Hey. What's this about?
Jason: Sam's baby.
McBain: Thought that was settled.
Jason: There was a mistake. I was given the wrong results.
McBain: Given the wrong results? What does that mean?
Jason: DNA's a match. Sam's baby didn't die the night of the storm. He's alive, and he's living with your friend Téa.
[Knock on door]
Elizabeth: Hi.
Sam: What do you want?
Elizabeth: I need to talk to you.
Sam: Maybe you can do that another time. I've actually had a really long day.
Elizabeth: This can't wait. You deserve to know the truth.
Sonny: There will not be any more delays, your honor. Correct? My bride and I, we're ready to say our vows.
Judge Newcomb: Very well. We've reached the heart of the ceremony. And as no one here present has any objection --
Connie: I have an objection.
Sonny: What are you doing?
Connie: I have to say this for both our sakes. I can't marry you, Sonny.
Carly: As if she hasn't had enough drama.
Alexis: This doesn't bode well.
Maxie: This is not my fault. This is not my fault.
Sonny: Kate, what are you doing?
Connie: The judge asked if there were any objections. I have to be truthful.
Sonny: Your honor, I'm gonna take my bride-to-be. We're gonna talk privately.
Connie: I want everyone to hear this, Sonny.
Sonny: Kate, what --
Connie: I can't marry you.
Sonny: What -- are you okay? Do you want to talk to me?
Connie: There's nothing more to say.
Sonny: Kate, you drop a bombshell on me. You tell me there's nothing more to say?
Connie: Sonny, I cannot marry you-- because I'm already married.
Elizabeth: I need to tell you the truth about me and Jason.
Sam: I already know the truth. I heard you the other night with Lulu. Jason can't wait for a divorce. He's already moved on with you.
Elizabeth: What you overheard was a lie.
Sam: [Scoffs] A lie? What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Elizabeth: I knew you were listening. I wanted you to believe that Jason and I were together. But we're not.
Sam: Look, Elizabeth, I don't understand what you're doing right now. I don't know if you feel guilty because you were putting moves on a man who was all married and you didn't want anyone to know, but I saw you kissing him. And it was quite a private party you threw.
Elizabeth: Yes. We kissed. And then he pulled away-- and told me that we will never have a future. Jason and I will never be together, which means, divorced or not-- he still belongs to you.
McBain: How confident are you in these results? Look, we don't want to put anything in motion if there's any doubt. Téa doesn't deserve that, and Sam doesn't deserve that.
Jason: Call the lab if you want. The baby in Llanview is a DNA match. Sam's son is alive.
McBain: Then we got a problem.
Jason: There's Téa. [Sighs]
McBain: Man, this is gonna hurt. She loves that little boy.
Jason: I just want Sam to have her son back.
Trey: Dad! Dad! Where the hell could he have taken Kristina?
Kristina: You don't want to do this. It's only gonna make things worse for you.
Joe Jr.: I'm sorry, Kristina. I wish there was some other way, but your father didn't leave me any choice.
Kristina: Call -- call Trey. Just let me speak to him.
Joe Jr.: Yeah, no, you know, I think it's best to leave Trey out of this. The less he knows, the better.
Kristina: He'll hate you.
Joe Jr.: He'll never know. See, that's how it is with parents and children -- you do the dirty work so your kids won't have to.
Kristina: You won't be able to cover this up. He will find out, and it will destroy him.
Joe Jr.: Actually, this will make Trey's life-- and mine. I'm sorry that you have to die. The payoff is too good to resist. You understand. Finally, Sonny loses, and I win.
Sonny: Whatever's going on here, we'll fix it.
Connie: There's nothing to fix. Your honor, if I marry Sonny, I'm committing bigamy. Isn't that right?
Judge Newcomb: If you are indeed already married, yes.
Sonny: You're not married.
Connie: I am. To him.","Sam and John McBain kiss. Clothes start coming off. Sam stops it before it goes too far. She says her marriage ended yesterday and his relationship ended today so it is too soon for that. Elizabeth tells Jason that she thought she had a chance to be with him so he lied. He asks her how lying about Sam and McBain has anything to do with Sam's baby. She tells him that she changed the DNA test results. She gives him the real results. He says he needs to know why she lied. She says it didn't seem right to rip the baby out of Téa's arms after she has been raising him for 4 months. She recalls that Sam watched when Jake was kidnapped, and she didn't say anything to her, him, or Lucky. She says she also didn't want the baby to bring him and Sam back together. She says she realizes that ever since Jake died, she has been losing her mind. She gives him the real DNA results. He says he knows what it is like to make a major mistake and appreciates that Elizabeth is trying to make it right. Elizabeth asks him to be kind to Téa because he knows what it is like to lose a child. Jason shows McBain the real DNA results and says it proves that Sam's baby is with John's friend Téa. Elizabeth goes to Alexis's house and tells Sam that she deserves to know the truth. She says she was lying when she told Lulu that she and Jason were a couple because she knew Sam was listening. Sam says she saw Elizabeth and Jason kissing. Elizabeth admits that after the kiss, Jason told her that they could never have a future together. She says that divorced or not, Jason is still Sam's.",summ_screen
"Claudia: You can see the harbor through the buildings, it's so clear.
Johnny: Hey, isn't that the tip of Nikolas Cassadine's island over there?
Claudia: Yeah. Yeah.
Johnny: Huh.
Claudia: I like this apartment.
Johnny: It's been nice living on our own.
Claudia: Do you remember that night when we ate, like, five bags of popcorn and almost puked, and we watched old movies from the forties?
Johnny: Oh, God.
Claudia: The forties. I'm going to miss this place, John.
Johnny: Where are you going?
Claudia: Sonny's house, I suppose. I'll be playing the little wifey soon.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I've got a good idea. Why don't -- you know, why don't we just close the deal without me having to marry Claudia?
Anthony: My daughter is part of the package. You take it or leave it.
Sonny: I just thought I'd give it a shot. Yeah, yeah, I'll take it.
Anthony: You hear that, Ric? Not only is your brother going to be running the Zacchara organization, he's also getting my precious pearl, Claudia.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spinelli: The Jackal is keenly aware that Stone Cold ordered his gun-a-phobic grasshopper to steer clear of Maximista's Russian assailants. A wise course of action, to be sure.
Jason: What? What are you saying?
Spinelli: You seem a tad preoccupied.
Jason: Yeah. It's just Elizabeth and the boys. I wanted to put them in one of my safe houses, but Lucky didn't want them under my protection.
Spinelli: Well, but Stone Cold was no doubt forgiving that his orders were not followed?
Jason: It's okay. You know, they're out of town. They'll be safe. That's all that matters.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: I happen to know that you boys are excellent campers.
[Elizabeth laughs]
Sam: We had a lot of fun when we went to the cabin with your daddy, didn't we?
Jake: Yeah.
Sam: Yeah.
Elizabeth: Maybe we can take a walk in the woods when we get there or something, let them --
[Bang]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikolas: Jax, what an unpleasant surprise.
Jax: I'm glad you're still here. I was just on the phone with my architect, and he informs me that the grounds the stables are on will be the site for the new resort. It's very exciting.
Nikolas: Well, I wouldn't put too much in start-up costs. My attorneys will find a way to block this.
Jax: Ah, Nikolas, believe me, the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed. I mean, as I mentioned before, Spoon Island, except the land that Wyndemere sits on, was on long-term lease from the local Native American tribe, and they accepted my offer to buy it. Of course, you are welcome to check this out for yourself.
Nikolas: It will never go through.
Jax: I'm also assuming that your beautiful gardens are on my land, so pending surveys, I'll be bulldozing those to put up tennis courts. Which is great, because you'll be able to play tennis all year round. And then the spa -- the spa is going to be beautiful. It's going to go all the way from your front door, all the way down to the docks.
Nikolas: Oh, but the docks, see, they -- they belong to me.
Jax: Ah, yes. Right you are. They do belong to you. I'll have to build you a path, an easement. Of course, you'll be the only one using it once I'm done building the causeway to the mainland.
Nikolas: Ooh, a causeway?
Jax: Yes, just a simple little two-way road, you know, connecting us to Port Charles. Wouldn't want to spoil the serenity of Spoon Island for my guests, would I?
Nikolas: All right. Get the hell out of my house.
Jax: Nikolas, that's about the only thing you can ask me to do. Have a nice day.
Carly: This has to stop.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Sam was with the Russians when we ambushed their warehouse. We got her out, but there's no way they don't think that she's working with us.
Spinelli: A most dire situation.
Jason: The Russians are well organized, and they don't leave any witnesses.
Spinelli: Hence the attack on fair Maximista.
Jason: That's why we can't make any mistakes.
Spinelli: No, assuredly not. Any particular reasons Stone Cold's weapon springs to mind?
Jason: I need ammo, Spinelli.
Spinelli: Yes. Be prepared. Sage advice indeed.
Jason: The warehouse was our first strike. It's not going to be enough to force the Russians out.
Spinelli: You have strategized carefully.
Jason: If we don't take coordinated action, the Russians could do even worse damage --
Spinelli: I admit it. I admit my grievous error in judgment.
Jason: Your what?
Spinelli: I went against Stone Cold's advice and confronted Maximista's deadly assailants at gunpoint. And failed.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Thanks for changing the tire.
Sam: Yay me. It was a team effort. But the good thing is it's as good as new and ready to go.
Elizabeth: Okay, I have to admit. I was a little iffy about going to the cabin with you.
Sam: Well, it does make two of us.
Elizabeth: But I'm glad you're with me. 'Cause blowing out a tire is scary to begin with, but being on this deserted road --
Sam: Yeah, I know. You sort of start imagining things.
Elizabeth: Every time the leaves rustle, I think the Russian mob is coming to get us.
Sam: Okay, I've got to admit that when the tire blew, I did kind of think that maybe it was a gunshot.
Elizabeth: We're just being paranoid, right?
Sam: Yeah, I think so.
Elizabeth: Okay.
Sam: And I'm freezing, so I think it's time to get back in the car.
Elizabeth: Okay. Another half hour and we'll be at the cabin where no one can find us.
Sam: Good.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: You cannot marry Sonny.
Claudia: Sure I can. We stand in front of the justice of the peace, answer his questions -- do you, Claudia, take Sonny to be your lawful, etc., etc.
Johnny: Okay, Claudia, this is nothing to be made light of. It's a life- changing decision.
Claudia: No one ever said it had to be forever. Besides, it's your fault that it's happening.
Johnny: What are you talking about?
Claudia: When Daddy collapsed on the floor with his aneurysm, you're the one who jumped in and called 911 and saved his life.
Johnny: Oh, come on. You would have done the same thing.
Claudia: You don't know that. You don't know that. And neither do I, John. It doesn't matter. Daddy's alive. There are the cards I've been dealt. I'm playing the hand.
Johnny: Sonny treats you like garbage.
Claudia: That is true. But I don't treat him that well either.
Johnny: Will you listen to yourself? Marriage is supposed to be about love and respect and commitment.
Claudia: Oh, my God. John, you're so cute. Oh, come on. You're so idealistic. It's -- it's adorable. It's the sweetest thing ever, really. It's not for me. It's not like that.
Johnny: Claudia, nobody is twisting your arm except our father.
Claudia: I'm not doing this for Daddy. I'm doing it for you. Do you get it? It's strengthens your position in the organization.
Johnny: He's going to be in charge.
Claudia: And he will expand our power and our strength. And when the time comes for you to take over the organization, and you trust me, little brother, I will make sure that that happens. You will have a powerful empire to run.
Johnny: Claudia, I don't want the power if it's about selling my sister out to Sonny Corinthos.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: Welcome to the Zacchara organization.
Anthony: This is a momentous occasion. We should celebrate. Ric, pour us all a cognac.
Sonny: We need to set terms. I'm in charge. All right. Everybody follows my orders. And, you know, nobody has authority over me. We've got that, right, Anthony?
Anthony: Of course, of course. Though I do think it's reasonable that because I'm boss emeritus, I should be advised of your overall strategies.
Sonny: I'll tell you what you need to know. But I will say this -- if anybody comes to you and tells you anything behind my back, it's a done deal.
Ric: If you're suggesting that I would undermine your position and insinuate --
Sonny: You would go behind me in a heartbeat, but that's okay. Thank you. If you do that once, I walk.
Anthony: Gentlemen, there's no need for hostility. We're all on the same side here. And when you marry my daughter, you're family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alan: A single-malt scotch will not cure a broken heart.
Tracy: Why don't you do us both a favor and evaporate?
Alan: I do not evaporate. And I'm not the one you're angry with, Tracy.
Tracy: No, you're not, but you're here. And you make a damn good target.
Alan: You're still in love with Luke, aren't you?
Tracy: So what? He loves Laura. Let him have her.
Edward: Pour me a glass of that scotch, will you, please? Once that reprobate Spencer gets back, there won't be a drop of liquor left in the house.
Tracy: You're not going to have to worry about that.
Lulu: Has anybody seen my DVDs?
Alice: Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Lulu. I borrowed them. I hope that wasn't crossing the line.
Lulu: No, that's fine. I just want them back in case my dad wants to watch them in the theater room.
Alice: Oh, well, I'd be happy to deliver them personally to him.
Lulu: That would be great. Thank you.
Alice: Well, thank you.
Tracy: Could I interrupt just for a minute?
Monica: Could I make a request first, please? Could you and Luke confine your bickering to the Haunted Star? Now that I am chief of staff, I really don't need a lot of stress around this house, okay? Thank you.
Alice: Oh, that reminds me. Now when exactly is Mr. Luke coming back, because Cook can't wait to make his favorite dinner.
Edward: Cook works for us, not Mr. Spencer.
Alice: Well, try telling that to Cook.
Tracy: Could you just shut up for a minute? Luke will not be living here.
Luke: Mrs. Spencer, you do not mean that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Okay. Tell me, what'd you do?
Spinelli: The Jackal used subterfuge to appropriate a spare firearm from Mr. Sir's abode in order to avenge fair Maximista by seeking out the villains who harmed her.
Jason: So you're telling me you went after the Russians alone?
Spinelli: Yeah, I am aware of the flaws in my ill-conceived plan.
Jason: Just tell me what happened.
Spinelli: I found two of the Slavic scoundrels lurking suspiciously by Pier 52. I had them cornered. I had them at gun -- point. But I was unable to pull the trigger. Had the mob prince John Zacchara not shown up and manfully taken over to repel the Russian marauders, I have no doubts the evildoers would have dispatched me where I stood.
Jason: Okay, now is the time to tell me exactly what you were thinking, and what are you trying to prove?
Spinelli: Stone Cold, I am aware of my dismal failure, and the fact that I could have jeopardized your carefully laid plans. And not even the desire to avenge fair Maximista could transform me into the powerful hero.
Jason: All right, Spinelli. Listen, if you would have shot those guys, you would have thrown your life away.
Spinelli: Well, given the Jackal's lack of preparation or premeditation, I have no doubts the minions of law enforcement could have uncovered my crime.
Jason: You are too smart to use a gun. And if you want to be a hero to Maxie, you stay the person you are. That's who she needs you to be.
[Knock on door]
Olivia: We need to talk about Sonny.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: The marriage with Sonny will benefit me, too.
Johnny: Claudia, you can get yourself killed.
Claudia: True. But if I live, I'll be in a position of power.
Johnny: Yeah, until Sonny finds out that you and I were responsible for getting his kid shot.
Claudia: Sonny never has to know that we had anything to do with what happened to Michael.
Johnny: Okay, you were at Nikolas Cassadine's house what -- one night before you told him?
Claudia: I was delirious, Johnny. I had hypothermia.
Johnny: Okay, you could get delirious again. Or drunk or whatever. Who knows? The point is the two of you are going to be married, living in the same house through sickness and in health. There are a million ways he could find out the truth.
Claudia: I'm thinking what happened to Michael will probably never come up with Sonny.
Johnny: You want to bet your life on that?
Claudia: Well, if there was another alternative, I would jump at it, Johnny.
Johnny: Yeah, the alternative is not marrying Sonny.
Claudia: It's not that -- you know what? He's not that bad. It's not that bad. He can actually sometimes -- he can actually be a decent guy.
Johnny: Okay, right. Sorry. Name one time.
Claudia: When you were on trial. I had that car crash. He pulled me out of it and saved my life. And I told him that I would repay the favor, so I guess this alliance with the family is -- that's it.
Johnny: So what it's -- this marriage, it's a business deal?
Claudia: Exactly. A marriage of convenience.
Johnny: So the two you don't plan on sleeping together?
Claudia: Of course I'm going to sleep with him, Johnny. Come on. Me and Sonny are more compatible in bed than we are out of it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: I don't trust you, and you don't trust me.
Anthony: But I will after you marry my only daughter. We're going to be sitting at the Thanksgiving table together. I'm even going to let you carve the turkey. How's that for a sign of trust?
Sonny: Oh, yeah, yeah. Well, this is a business deal. And I'm going into this with my eyes wide open.
Ric: I believe my brother's suggesting that this is about an alliance.
Sonny: You need me to provide guidance and leadership and a way for you to be in a position to compete.
Anthony: And you need us to stay alive, now that you've made yourself a target for the Russian mob.
Sonny: Like I said, we both win.
Anthony: Must be a tough pill to swallow, being forced to come to me and marry my daughter. All because the man you put in charge wouldn't let you back in.
Sonny: I can handle Jason.
Anthony: I'm counting on it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: There is a huge difference between Nikolas buying into the Metro Court and you buying his home out from under him.
Jax: Why? The Metro Court has been my home since we split up.
Nikolas: It's a hotel. And a damn good investment. You of all people should know that.
Jax: It's my home.
Carly: It's not about business. It's about Jax projecting his anger over the collapse of our marriage.
Jax: Oh, don't flatter yourself, Carly. This project will be years in the making. I would never take this on for personal reasons.
Nikolas: Sure you would.
Carly: You can build a resort anywhere in the world and you know it, Jax.
Jax: Spoon Island is a unique opportunity. And I have no apologies for outmaneuvering Nikolas.
Nikolas: My attorneys can tie this thing up indefinitely, but right now, I own 25% of the Metro Court,
Jax: Nice game face. But we both now I won this round.
Carly: Listen to you. It's a competition. It's a macho game of one-upmanship.
Jax: Take a lesson from what's going on here, Carly, because you, like Nikolas, could wind up losing a hell of a lot more than you bargained for.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: Okay, I want you to go straight to Bernie's. No detours. I want you to finish that list right now.
Spinelli: I will do your bidding, posthaste.
Jason: Okay, listen to me -- if you run into trouble, you run, then you call me second.
Spinelli: Understood.
Olivia: Sounds like you're really up against it.
Jason: Yeah. Well, I got it handled.
Olivia: Really? All by yourself against the Russian mob?
Jason: This isn't your business.
Olivia: Yeah. I know you basically don't know me from Adam, but I'm the type of person, I see an impending train wreck, I got to speak up. And this one's real easy to avoid. You just got to flip a switch.
Jason: I'm sorry, but I --
Olivia: Look, you and Sonny -- all you got to do to solve everyone's problems -- let him back into the mob.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anthony: I like your punctuality, children.
Johnny: Yeah, what's the big surprise?
Anthony: I have happy news for all of us.
Claudia: I assume Sonny agreed to marry me.
Anthony: In principle, yes. His attitude seems to be a tad, shall we say, contentious.
Johnny: There's not going to be any wedding.
Anthony: Au contraire, John. The sooner this union takes place, the better. Claudia, I want you to go see Sonny tonight and seal the deal, as it were.
Johnny: No way are you offering yourself up to that pig.
Claudia: It's okay, John.
Johnny: Claudia, you don't have to go through with this sick joke.
Claudia: John.
Johnny: There's no -- I don't even want you involved with him.
Claudia: We talked about this, right? It's my choice. Okay.
Anthony: You hear that, John? Your sister's on board because she's looking out for your best interest. This deal is going to put us in a position of power and strength.
Johnny: Oh, no, no, no, I get the twisted logic. You want to sell Claudia off to Sonny so that when I am ready to take over, this organization is stronger. The only problem is -- I don't want it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Milo: Hey, did Dad get hold of you?
Max: No, why?
Milo: He's planning another visit. He'll be here Tuesday.
Max: You idiot. You know a visit from Dad would be a disaster.
Milo: For you, for you, not me. I'm not the one who lied about being the boss of the Port Charles mob.
Max: Oh, right. Maybe he'd even remember your name this time, Mario.
Milo: Ooh.
[Door opens]
[Max clears throat]
Milo: Boss.
Max: Mm.
Sonny: Hey.
Max: Hmm?
Sonny: I need to speak to you.
Max: I'm coming. Sure, boss.
[Max clears throat]
Sonny: You know I'm at the end of my rope. Nobody is safe anymore.
Max: Right.
Sonny: I just had a meeting with the Zaccharas, and I'm going to be taking over the organization. And in order for me to do that, I have to marry Claudia.
Max: Mr. C, with all due respect, I mean, this is a mistake on so many levels. Whatever Anthony's got up his sleeve, you don't want any part of this.
Sonny: You think he's playing me? But I'm the one who's playing him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luke: Oh, Alice, you have the healing hands of a Hindi goddess.
Alice: Why thank you, Mr. Luke. Why don't you have another sip of that Kentucky bourbon? It's the last of Mr. Q's private reserve.
Luke: I don't mind if I do.
Edward: Oh, God, what did I tell you? Why don't you divorce this human sponge before he drinks us out of house and home?
Tracy: Didn't anybody hear me say I'm kicking him out?
Monica: We heard you, Tracy. We just don't believe you.
Tracy: So, I'll have to prove it.
Edward: When?
Monica: Worry about it, Edward. Tracy isn't going to divorce Luke. She's too afraid of being alone.
Lulu: Stop picking on Tracy. She has a right to her feelings.
Tracy: Thank you.
Edward: How did you bamboozle her?
Lulu: How'd you turn into such a bully?
Luke: Touché, daughter.
Tracy: Thank you, Lulu. I appreciate that. And you will always be my stepdaughter and welcome in this home.
Monica: Excuse me, since when do you issue invitations to my house?
Tracy: You are incredible, Monica. She's throwing you out.
Monica: No, I'm not, Lulu. You're welcome to stay here. It's just on my terms, not hers.
Tracy: My brother was a fool when it came to you.
Luke: Alan was not the first man to be a fool for love, nor the last.
Alice: All done, Mr. Luke. How do you feel? A little looser?
Luke: Oh, like a wet noodle, Alice. You're a genius.
Edward: This house is not your private spa.
Luke: You know, all that tension is not good for you, Edward. It's bad for the blood pressure. You should have one of Alice's healing deep tissue massages.
Edward: Oh, please.
Tracy: Luke, why don't you shut up and get out?
Luke: Alice, do you think you could arrange a little quiet time here for my wife and I?
Alice: Oh, of course. Don't worry about it. Hi, do you guys mind?
Monica: Yes.
Alice: Thank you. Mr. Q, they -- Mr. Q? Mr. Q, they'd like some time together.
Edward: Tracy, stick to your resolve.
Tracy: Don't bother with any of your romantic flim-flam. I am immune.
Luke: No flim-flam. I'm not joking. I'm not fooling. I'm not giving you up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Anthony: You're a good son, John. But you have a disappointing streak of naiveté. This deal has to happen whether you like it or not.
Johnny: Hey, Claudia, you don't have to go through with this. All you got to do is say the word.
Claudia: I hate to say it, but Daddy's right. You're acting sentimental over what is basically a business agreement. You don't have to like the guy who buys stock in your company. You just have to take his money.
Johnny: You're lying to yourself.
Anthony: No, for once your sister's got her head on straight. Claudia, I'm very proud of you.
Johnny: Okay, I get that the two of you hate each other, but I think somewhere deep down you seek for his approval, don't you?
Claudia: You know me better than that.
Johnny: And now you're getting it.
Claudia: No, you know me better than that.
Johnny: Is it -- wait, is that what you expect to happen with Sonny? Yeah, sure, he treats you like dirt, but maybe through this marriage, he might even respect you. Hell, he might even care for you. Be careful what you wish for.
Anthony: Claudia, is he right about you and Sonny?
Claudia: Do I look like a woman who has any romantic illusions to you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: When Kate was shot, I was totally convinced that Karpov was behind it.
Max: Well, he had to be. Not that we even need it, but there's evidence of a Russian bullet.
Sonny: Anybody could buy a Russian rifle.
Max: Well, Karpov is the only one with motive. Why would you question it?
Sonny: Because I got a gut feeling right -- when he stabbed me, I looked at his face. Plus, he swore he was innocent up until he died.
Max: It doesn't prove anything.
Sonny: If Karpov was framed, and I fell for it, then whoever shot Kate is still out there running around.
Max: Well, if it wasn't Karpov -- and I'm still not convinced -- who do you think shot Miss Kate Howard?
Sonny: Possibly one of the Zaccharas. What -- what?
Max: Why would he or any of the Zaccharas -- what would they stand to gain from shooting Miss Howard? It doesn't add up.
Sonny: Why do you think I'm getting inside the organization? I'm going to get in there. I'm going to marry her. I'm going to head up the organization, and I will find out who is responsible for shooting Kate.
Max: And if you do?
Sonny: I will be in a position to do damage.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: You used to work with Sonny. And from what I gather, you two used to be pretty good friends. Now him allying himself with the Zaccharas -- come on, that can't be sitting good with you.
Jason: I'm not discussing business with you.
Olivia: Yeah, your business almost got my cousin killed, so I think I deserve some answers here.
Jason: Okay, fine. You and Sonny go way back. I get why you're concerned, but working with Sonny again is not an option.
Olivia: Why not? What -- because you think he killed Karpov? You blame him for provoking the Russian mob? You going to tell me you would've done something different if someone would've shot your fiancée at the altar?
Jason: What's done is done.
Olivia: Jason, you can stop it from getting worse. Sonny is going to marry Claudia so he can run the Zacchara organization. Now, I know I gave him all kinds of grief about how it was inevitable and he's addicted to power and all of this. But I am dying for someone to prove me wrong. Okay? For Sonny to join up with the Zaccharas, he's going to have to become as bad as they are. Don't let that happen, Jason. Go make peace with Sonny before something really terrible happens.
Jason: Why is it so important to you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: All right, here we are.
Elizabeth: Cameron, you didn't tell me there's a wood-burning stove here.
Sam: Yes, there certainly is. Guess what we can do? We can build a fire.
Cameron: Yay!
Sam: Oh, it's going to be perfect. And roast marshmallows, because I know your mother brought a couple bags.
Cameron: Yay!
Elizabeth: Whoo-hoo.
Sam: All right, I guess you should get them settled in, and I'll get the stuff out the car.
Elizabeth: Okay, thanks. All right, guys, let's get your jackets off. Do you know how important you are to me?
Cameron: Yes.
Elizabeth: So very important -- I love you more than anything in the world. And you know that I will do anything to protect you guys. I love you.
Cameron: I love you, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tracy: I don't need your permission to get a divorce.
Luke: I don't need a piece of paper to stick around.
Tracy: What does that mean?
Luke: It means I love you.
Tracy: You love Laura.
Luke: Yes, I love Laura because she's the mother of my children. But I didn't follow Laura. I stayed here to be with you. She's my past. You are my future.
Tracy: Because she turned you down.
Luke: No. No, because we're a match -- a match made in heaven or hell or wherever they make these unlikely unions.
Tracy: I was a fool to believe in you. You want to win someone back? Win Laura.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: Look, this has been a really bad year for me and Jax. And I don't know if you know this, but, you know, I lost our baby.
Nikolas: Mm-hmm.
Carly: And I know you know that Michael was shot and that -- that was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. And Jax wanted us to go through it together, but I turned to Sonny. And that just -- that devastated him.
Nikolas: You have my sympathy, but for Jax to judge how you dealt with a tragedy like that, it's crazy.
Carly: Yeah, but happened to Michael -- I mean, that was terrible for Jax, too.
Nikolas: So terrible that he has to judge and criticize you? I mean, come on, this is the man who kept my son from me for weeks, knowing that I was his father.
Carly: I helped.
Nikolas: Yeah, but when the truth came out, you know, I made allowances for Jax's grief and confusion or whatever that was. And I don't see why he can't do the same for you. And he and I are just acquaintances. He's supposed to love you.
Carly: I'm no saint. I let myself get dragged into Sonny's life for the millionth time right when I know that Jax and I had a chance of getting back together. So, I just broke his heart all over again. And all this happened the same day that Jerry was presumed dead. So, you know, Jax has a lot going on right now, and I know that's why he's doing all this to you.
Nikolas: Look, I'm sorry, but I really don't care if Jax falls apart or not. I won't allow you or me to become his punching bag.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: If Sonny marries Claudia, Connie's going to be devastated. And I'll feel real bad for her, but I know damn well she's better off without him, okay? It's like you said. Sonny and I go way back, and despite the life he's chosen, I wish him well.
Jason: Hey, if Sonny thinks an alliance with the Zaccharas is the best choice for him --
Olivia: Oh, God.
Jason: That's his prerogative.
Olivia: Don't give me that, Jason.
Jason: Give you what?
Olivia: You act all calm and cool like you don't give a damn. But you can't work with someone closely like you did with Sonny for all those years, which means risking your life for each other, and not form some kind of a bond.
Jason: If you're worried about Sonny, you should talk to him, not me.
Olivia: Forgive me if I am oversimplifying this. If you don't let Sonny back into his organization, he will join the enemy. And then it's a real short step from him becoming the enemy. Now, do you want that, Jason? You want to be in opposition to Sonny?
[Knock on door]
Ric: Well, Olivia Falconeri. This is a surprise.
Jason: What do you want, Ric?
Ric: Well, I suppose it's all right if Kate's cousin hears this, since it's not going to be a secret much longer. Sonny has decided to marry Claudia and run the Zacchara business operations.
Jason: What -- are you here to warn me?
Ric: No, I'm here to tell you if you want to stop it, you better move fast.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: You pay protection to the Zaccharas?
Coleman: Who wants to know?
Johnny: Don't worry about it. I'm on family business.
Coleman: Well, let's just say I go way back with the Corinthos organization no matter who's running it. You know, I take care of them. They take care of me.
Johnny: All that's about to change real fast, buddy.
Coleman: Oh, yeah, is this some kind of a warning, buddy?
Johnny: It just adds up. What's about to happen is going to cost everyone way too much.
Lulu: Hey, sorry I'm late. Mwah. You wouldn't believe the craziness going on at the Quartermaines'.
Coleman: What'll it be, young lady?
Lulu: A raison. So, Tracy kicked my dad out of the house again, but this time for good. And she said I could stay even though it felt kind of disloyal to my dad. And I was on my way to your place. Anyway, I don't really care as long as you show up and we have wild and crazy hot sex every night on the roof until we roll off into the snow naked.
Johnny: Huh?
Lulu: You didn't just hear a word I said?
Johnny: No, I'm sorry. I can only think about one thing right now. My sister is about to marry Sonny Corinthos.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Claudia: So, I heard the happy news.
Sonny: You don't waste any time.
Claudia: Well, neither do you apparently. Daddy says you're taking over the Zacchara organization, and you've agreed to all of his terms -- including marrying me.
Sonny: That's right.
Claudia: Well, there's only one problem. You haven't asked me yet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: I know you're furious with Jax, but if you fight him, he's only going to drag his heels in.
Nikolas: What do you suggest I do? Just give up and allow him to build some gargantuan resort spa or whatever on my property?
Carly: No, no, but he wants to make you angry. And he's trying to rile you up, and you're biting the bait.
Nikolas: Do you have another solution?
Carly: No.
Nikolas: Didn't you leave?
Jax: I'm sorry. I had the launch turn around. I wanted to tell you as soon as possible. The surveyors will be coming tomorrow morning at 8:00, and they asked for unlimited access to the grounds. I assured them that you'll comply.
Nikolas: The hell I will.
Jax: I realize it's an inconvenience, Nikolas. I can put you up at the Metro Court at a discount rate.
Nikolas: An inconvenience, really?
Carly: I have an idea. You want control of the Metro Court, and you would like to live on your island in peace. I propose that you sell your shares of the Metro Court back to me. Therefore, Jax and I will be 50/50 partners again. And you sell Spoon Island to Nikolas. Then you guys can retreat to your neutral corners, and you can end this battle before any damage is done. What do you think?
Jax: Well, it's an interesting idea, in the world of Carly logic. But I won't be changing my mind. And it's far too late for a compromise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Claudia has been saying she's going to marry Sonny for weeks.
Johnny: It's going to happen.
Lulu: She's just trying to piss you off.
Johnny: I just talked to my father about it. Sonny's taking over the family, and he needs to marry Claudia as a show of good faith.
Lulu: What is a show of good faith anyway? Sonny needs your family. Your family needs Sonny. Why can't it just be left at that?
Johnny: My father wants Sonny to sacrifice something to be in the family.
Coleman: What universe is marrying your sister a sacrifice, man?
Lulu: Sonny hates Claudia.
Coleman: Yeah.
Johnny: She says she's doing it for me anyway.
Lulu: You can't seriously believe that.
Johnny: It's the truth.
Lulu: No, no -- Claudia is making her own choices here. You have nothing to feel guilty about.
Johnny: I don't feel guilt for anything, Lulu.
Coleman: Everybody does guilt, dude. If they didn't, I'd be out of business, man.
Lulu: Seriously, Johnny, you are the most guilt-ridden person I know. You have felt guilty since the day you picked me up on the side of the road. You feel like you've somehow messed up my life.
Johnny: That's not guilt. It's reality.
Lulu: No, guilt feels real, but it isn't. Trust me. I know these things. You feel guilty about just about everything -- for loving me, for trying to help Claudia, for trying to be a good son. You feel guilty about being a Zacchara.
Johnny: Well, maybe it's about time I quit.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: It's a little late in the game to be -- you know, asking for a proposal.
Claudia: Call me a traditional girl.
Sonny: Well, considering you've been parading all over town telling anybody that will listen that, you know, you're going to marry me -- and that's even before I agree.
Claudia: Was I wrong? I want to do it right, Sonny -- proposal, engagement ring.
Sonny: Yeah, I had a feeling that you would.
Sonny: Claudia, would you marry me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Phone rings]
Jason: Yeah?
Elizabeth: Hey, it's me. I just want to let you know we got here a little while ago, and everything's fine.
Jason: It took -- it took you that long to get there?
Elizabeth: Yeah, well, we had a little blow-out, which shook us up a bit, but Sam was able to change the tire.
Jason: What about Lucky?
Elizabeth: Oh, he had to go into work at the last minute.
Jason: Are you kidding me? He didn't let me know?
Elizabeth: It's okay, really. I mean, we're safe. The boys are happy. Oh, but I'm calling from the land line because our cell phones don't work up here, so, um, let me give you the number. It's 555-0193.
Jason: 9-3. Okay, listen. You know what? I'm not even sure about this. I might move you guys to a safe house.
[Knock on door]
Jason: You know what? I have to go.
Elizabeth: Okay, but don't worry about us. Just, please, take care of yourself.
Jason: Just be careful. I'll call you later.
Elizabeth: Okay.
Harper: Jason Morgan, you are suspected of arson in the Pier 23 warehouse fire and murder one in the shooting of three men. I'm placing you under arrest.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Cam, I want you to share your toys, okay?
Cameron: Okay.
Sam: I guess I'll just go get some firewood.
Elizabeth: Okay. Great, thanks.
Elizabeth: This is going to be so much fun. Once Sam gets back inside, we're going to light a fire, and we're going to roast marshmallows.
Cameron: Yay.
Sam: Listen, the Russians are outside.
Elizabeth: What?
Sam: Yes, they're here.
Elizabeth: There's no dial tone.
Sam: Oh, they must have cut the lines.
Elizabeth: Are you sure we don't get a cell signal out here?
Sam: No, not for miles. We're definitely on our own.","Sonny agrees to marry Claudia and take over the Zacchara organization. Later, Sonny tells Max he is ""playing"" Anthony. Sonny says he thinks someone inside Anthony's organization shot Kate. Olivia asks Jason to let Sonny back into the business. Jax gets under Nikolas' skin by promising to build a resort on Spoon Island. Luke returns to the Q mansion. Tracy insists she wants a divorce. Johnny is against the marriage of Claudia and Sonny. Liz and Sam arrive at the cabin safely. At first they don't realize they're being watched. Sam figures out the Russians are outside of the cabin. Liz tries to call for help but the phones are down.",summ_screen
"[Franco clears throat]
[Franco groans and groans]
[Cell phone ringing]
[Ring, ring, ring]
[Franco sighs]
[Ring, ring]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jason: You 100% sure it was Franco?
Max: Yeah. The guy came out of nowhere about 20 minutes ago. Walked right past our car, straight into the studio. He's not trying to hide from anybody.
[Jason sighs]
Sam: You and Milo watched his place all night?
Max: Yeah, since both of you left last night.
Jason: Did he see you?
Max: Here's the weird part -- guy gets to his building, opens his door, he turns back around and waves at me.
Jason: Franco wants me to know he's waiting.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door opens]
Sonny: You need coffee? 'Cause what I'm picking -- I'm going to need some coffee.
Carly: Guess what Michael did yesterday.
Sonny: What?
Carly: This would be after he skipped school, missed his first quarter exam, and stopped by the -- well, where the cabin used to be. But you already know all that. This would also be after he yelled at Lucky at my house and let it slip that Claudia's dead. He went to Jake's. Yeah. He went to Jake's, and Coleman had to call Jason, and Jason showed up to see Michael confronting Lucky. He came this close to incriminating himself, Sonny.
Sonny: He didn't, right?
Carly: Michael's spinning out of control, and there's only one way to help him -- I'm going to make sure the truth comes out about Claudia, if I have to dig up her body myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: Good morning, Elizabeth. Lucky and I were just talking about you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Franco's ready for you to find him, because letting Max and Milo see him is almost sort of like an invitation. And I am not liking this at all.
Jason: He's playing games with me.
Sam: Yeah. Well, you should have just said ""hello"" to him to begin with, and we wouldn't be going through all this trouble.
Jason: Okay. So Franco obviously has some kind of fascination with me. I go to the opening, he wants to meet me, but I refuse.
Sam: Which probably doesn't happen to him very often.
Jason: Right. Then you get the idea, let's go to the art gallery, get some information, and of course, Franco's one step ahead of us, and he leaves me this painting.
Sam: Yes, he does, which is loaded with clues of where to find him.
Jason: Yeah. Well, I'm going over there right now --
Sam: No, no, no. No, you are not. That is not a good idea.
[Jason sighs]
Sam: Franco planned this out carefully. The last thing you should do is cooperate.
Jason: I don't see any other choice, Sam. I got to find out what this guy wants. More importantly, I need to find out what he knows. He must have seen something. And if that's the case, there's a chance he knows that Michael killed Claudia.
Sam: Yeah, Jason, but what if you're walking into a trap?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dominic: I appreciate you inviting me for breakfast. It's very efficient of us to eat a Danish and walk it off at the same time.
Lulu: Maybe I just want to keep my eye on you.
Dominic: Mmm. So I don't go and bust Sonny right this second?
Lulu: Well, you can't. Jax erased the recording of Sonny confessing to Claudia's murder. I think you should take that as a sign.
Dominic: Look, this whole investigation has gotten more complicated than I ever expected, but I'm not going to give up.
Lulu: Well, I think if you wanted to bust Sonny, you would have done it a long time ago.
Dominic: I -- look, I know this has been kind of tough on you, lulu, but it's going to happen, and you should know that I appreciate that you've been keeping quiet.
Lulu: My coffee's getting cold.
Dominic: Wow. Wait a minute. That's it.
Lulu: What?
Dominic: Man. I finally remembered where I've seen this tag before. It was in downtown Manhattan. You know Tribeca?
Lulu: Yeah. Yeah. I know where it is.
Dominic: Yeah. When I was a rookie cop, I busted a guy for spray painting the exact same thing half a block from a major crime scene.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: We tried it your way. It's not working. I want to call Diane. I want to put together a deal, go to the police, and tell them where Claudia is buried --
Sonny: No. No way.
Carly: We have to take control of this situation before someone else does.
Sonny: Okay. You always do this. You overreact. You think up some crazy plan, and then you do exactly the wrong thing.
Carly: First of all, that's not true. Don't patronize me. Wanting to help Michael is not wrong, and bringing in Diane on this is not some crazy plan.
Sonny: How about when you set me up for the FBI? What was that? Was that a crazy plan?
Carly: You're really going to bring that up?
Sonny: No --
Carly: You're really going to bring that up right now?
Sonny: You overreacted then like you're overreacting now. That's the point.
Carly: If we continue to hide this, it's going to make things worse for Michael.
Sonny: I am not turning Michael over to the cops.
Carly: So what's your plan? What are you going to do, Sonny? Let's hear it. Come on. What's Sonny going to do to protect his son?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: Bourbon, please. Make it neat. Start a bottle.
Coleman: Compadré, I'm not even open yet.
Johnny: Make an exception.
Coleman: You want to go on a bender, you can wait till I open, or you can go elsewhere.
Johnny: Elsewhere? I got no elsewhere, not anymore.
Coleman: What about Olivia?
Johnny: Like I said.
Coleman: Oh, come on, now. You two make a place like this livable. Man, honky- tonk love of the highest order, and it all started right here in this room, my man.
Johnny: Olivia's in love with Sonny.
Coleman: Dumped for the boss man. That's got to hurt.
Johnny: Not dumped. She swears up and down she loves me. She just loves him, too.
Coleman: And the problem with that would be what? I mean, look at you, man. You're all upset because you don't get to be the one and only? Most of us don't. You're thinking about dumping a good woman like Olivia just 'cause she's got a little itch for someone else, then you need a hell of a lot more than bourbon for breakfast, brother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: Hey. I just took Rebecca's statement.
Rebecca: Yeah, such as it is. I mean, how many times have you and Elizabeth told your kids to look both ways before crossing the street?
Lucky: More than once, I'd say.
Rebecca: I can't believe I ran out into the middle of the street without even looking, Lucky. I feel like such a klutz.
Lucky: I'm just glad you're here to tell us about it. You were pretty out of it when they brought you into the E.R.
Rebecca: Edward and Michael were so worried. I just feel awful for putting them through it. And Edward kept saying how he lost Emily and he couldn't lose me, too.
Lucky: This isn't relevant to your police statement. I'm just curious, as a friend. Why were you in such a hurry to get to my house last night?
Rebecca: I was heading over to your house on total impulse.
Lucky: Oh, I wish you had called me first. I wasn't even there.
Rebecca: Ah. I couldn't believe how Nikolas was acting, and I wanted to talk to you about it.
Lucky: He and Ethan got into it at the Haunted Star last night. Probably hadn't heard about that.
Rebecca: No, no, but that doesn't surprise me, because he hasn't been himself lately, and I really wanted to talk to you about what's going on.
Lucky: I'm not sure I could have been much help.
Rebecca: Well, after I talked to you, Lucky, I went out to Wyndemere, and I got a big surprise.
Lucky: What happened?
Rebecca: Um -- let's just say that I finally realized that Nikolas and I are over, that we never had anything real, and that I was never the one he wanted.
Lucky: I guess it's pretty impossible to compete with a ghost.
Rebecca: See, I used to believe that, too, but lately, Nikolas has been very focused on the here and now. And he doesn't seem to care about what happened before or who it might hurt. I guess the accident's a perfect metaphor for me and Nikolas. He used me up, and then, he ran me over. [Laughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Johnny: Who's that for?
Coleman: Well, good morning, Ms. Falconeri.
Johnny: You've got to be kidding me.
Coleman: You've got a woman who'll drop everything to come and see about you, man. You've got no problem, buddy. You can thank me later, man.
Johnny: I don't need some bartender running interference, trying to play cupid, all right?
Coleman: You know what, John, the way I see it, you need all the help you can get. But what I don't need is you getting hammered and trashing the place. All right? I mean, you want to hit the ivories, do a few love songs, that's just fine, but what you really need to do is be grateful for what you've got.
[Johnny sighs]
Olivia: So you're starting out on a bender. Want to tell me why?
Johnny: You came running in here to save me. You want to tell me why?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: You want to hear all the reasons why Michael can't confess? I'll tell you. Jason cleaned up the crime scene. He burnt down the cabin. There's no evidence to support self-defense or justifiable homicide.
Carly: Claudia dragged me out of the Metro Court at gun point. My life was undeniably at risk. We can go to the cops. I'll just tell them what --
Sonny: We've already lied to the cops. There's nothing to support changing your story. You'll look like a terrified mother who was protecting her son. Even if you convince a jury that it was self-defense or an accident -- Michael's a target for the Zaccharas.
Carly: You never change, do you? You don't. You play on my worst fear just to get your own way. I don't appreciate it, and I don't buy it. I don't buy it this time.
Sonny: Because you don't understand the business.
Carly: Then explain it to me. Please explain to me why are the Zaccharas a threat? How are they a threat? Anthony is in prison, Johnny would never hurt Michael, and Claudia's dead. If they wanted payback, how come they haven't come after you already?
Sonny: Don't assume they haven't. I can protect myself, but I am not putting Michael's life in the line of fire ever again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Don't get me wrong, I know you can pretty much handle anything, but Franco is just a little bit different than anyone you've ever had to deal with. Who else is gonna crush Joey Limbo's windpipe and pose the body? It's sick. This guy has made a career off of crime scene pictures, and now all the sudden he's got a personal interest in you, where he's sending you pictures of Maxie blindfolded in a chalk outline like she's some sort of murder victim.
Jason: Well, Franco has figured out that death sells.
Sam: Yeah, Jason, but maybe this is some sort of elaborate set up so he can kill you. Okay, um, I have a really terrible feeling about this, and I really don't often ask you for anything, but I'm asking you now, Jason, please do not play Franco's game.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: All we have to do is stick to the story. Michael understands that.
Carly: That doesn't mean he can do it, Sonny.
Sonny: Unfortunately, this cover-up is the best way to do this. And if we start messing around with it, Michael's gonna be completely vulnerable, so we have to stick to the plan, go exactly as we said. Claudia vanished. She was never in the cabin. Michael wasn't in the cabin. Nobody hit anybody over the head. Nothing happened.
Carly: That's what Michael said. He said nothing happened.
Sonny: Exactly. Michael understands how it works.
Carly: Michael said that you were proud of him. And he's right. You're thrilled that he's following in your footsteps, aren't you?
Sonny: Okay, just because I'm proud that Michael protected his mother and his sister doesn't mean that I want him following in my footsteps.
Carly: I don't know why I'm wasting my breath.
Sonny: Hey, Carly. Carly, don't go to the police. Don't go behind my back.
Carly: I don't need your permission. I have custody. I can do whatever the hell I want to do, Sonny.
Sonny: Then you need to think. 'Cause if you panic and you try to fix things, you're gonna destroy our son's life.
Carly: You're already doing a damn fine job of that on your own.
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Jason: I agree with you. I have never encountered a guy like this in my entire life. But I'm not gonna avoid him. He's gone to a lot of trouble to meet me, and if I don't show up --
Sam: There has to be another way.
Jason: If he knows the truth about Michael, Sam, I got to shut him up.
Sam: I get that, Jason, but you can't just play into his hands.
Jason: Well, if I ignore him, he's just gonna keep making the stakes higher. That's why I need to confront him now, find out what he wants, and just take it from there.
Sam: Oh, really? How is this confrontation gonna work? Are you just gonna bust into his studio with your gun drawn? He's a famous artist. You can't threaten him without your face being all over the evening news, and you can't make him disappear, Jason. You know why? 'Cause your picture is all over his studio. And guess who's gonna be the prime suspect? You are.
Jason: That's nothing new, really.
Sam: Wait a minute. What if he did take that picture of Claudia? What if the cops find it? What if there are pictures all over that studio --
Jason: What if? What if? We're going in circles right now. I need to find out what's going on. The best way for me to do that is to meet with Franco.
Sam: What if he tries to kill you, Jason?
Spinelli: While picking up on nonverbal cues is not exactly the Jackal's forte, even I can sense the tension in this room.
Sam: Franco is back, and Jason is determined to confront him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Do you remember what the tagger looked like?
Dominic: Yeah, I'm trying to think that. I mean, that was a lot of arrests ago, but. I mean, I wouldn't even remember him at all if it hadn't been for that first murder scene that I was at. I guess he was scruffy. He was pretty detached. I mean, I remember he didn't put up much of a fight. I remember he should have been in a place like Bellevue.
Lulu: This obviously stayed with you.
Dominic: Yeah, I don't know. There's got to be more to this than just a coincidence. I got to figure out who this tagger is.
Lulu: How are you gonna do that?
Dominic: Well, I'm sure his record is on file.
Lulu: So you're gonna go back to Bensonhurst?
Dominic: Ha ha. There's another way to get what I need. And you are gonna help me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: So, how's Rebecca?
Lucky: It looks like she's gonna make it. I just took her statement.
Ethan: And when are you gonna arrest Nikolas?
Lucky: It was an accident, Ethan. She started across the street without looking, and she stepped right in front of his car. Nikolas couldn't stop in time.
Ethan: And that's it?
Lucky: Yeah, that's it, according to Rebecca.
Ethan: Okay, wait. Nikolas breaks up with Rebecca, and on the same night he tries to run her down with his car? That doesn't seem strange to you?
Nikolas: How's she doing?
Ethan: Well, she's alive. No thanks to you.
Nikolas: I really don't appreciate what you're implying.
Ethan: Oh, I'm not implying anything. I'm saying straight up that you tried to kill Rebecca.
Lucky: Hey, hold on, dude. How would that work? Seriously. You really believe that Nikolas waited outside of my house for Rebecca to show up, and then deliberately ran her down?
Ethan: Look, I don't know the details, okay, but it was no accident.
Lucky: Why? Why would he do that? There's a huge difference between breaking up with someone and wanting them dead. What possible motive could he have?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Rebecca: Elizabeth, is that you?
Steve: Will you settle for Elizabeth's older brother? Steve Webber.
Rebecca: Rebecca Shaw.
Steve: Wow. At the risk of being impolite, you really do look exactly like Emily Quartermaine.
Rebecca: Oh, is that why I rank a visit from the new chief of staff?
Steve: How'd you know?
Rebecca: Well, Edward and Monica have been talking about you for weeks.
Steve: I was in the E.R. when you were brought in last night. I just wanted to see how you're doing.
Rebecca: Oh, I'm fine so far. And it's so nice to meet you. Monica's over the moon because you took the job. She thinks it's perfect that Steve Hardy's grandson is gonna be the new chief of staff.
Steve: Well, it sounds like Monica has you up to date on this place.
Rebecca: At least some of it. The Quartermaines have been so kind to me. So they were saying that you're moving here from Memphis.
Steve: Mmm. I ran a trauma unit there for years.
Rebecca: So you must be ready for anything.
Steve: Oh, well, I guess we'll see about that, won't we?
Rebecca: It must be so exciting to come back to Port Charles after having been away for so long. I'm sure there's so much you don't know about, especially about your little sister.
Elizabeth: And what exactly are you planning to tell my brother about me?
Steve: You want to tell me what that was about? Or maybe you just wanted to rip her face off?
Elizabeth: Oh, don't tempt me.
Steve: Look, whatever it is, you know I'm on your side.
Elizabeth: She's just a miserable bitch, that's all. I hate the fact that every time I look at her, I miss Emily even more.
Steve: What I just saw has nothing to do with missing your best friend. And I'm guessing whatever she has on you must be pretty good, because I found you crying last night, you're on edge today.
Elizabeth: I wish Rebecca had never even heard of Port Charles.
Steve: Well, maybe she feels that way, too. But I'm concerned about you. I don't care what she has on you or what you've done. So when you're ready to tell me about it, I'm ready to help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucky: Look, I just took Rebecca's statement. She was very clear that Nikolas ran her over by accident.
Ethan: Well, what do you expect her to say to his brother the cop?
Lucky: Okay, if you're serious about this and you want to look over the statement or discuss it with Mac, that's fine.
Ethan: Maybe Rebecca's giving you the benefit of the doubt, but it's pretty obvious to me that you saw Rebecca crossing the street and you thought, hey, what a great chance to make your life easier, so you hit the gas.
Lucky: Maybe Nikolas hasn't handled the situation with Rebecca perfectly, but he's no murderer.
Ethan: You know, I was actually starting to build up some respect for you, Lucky. But now that you're siding with the Cassadine over here, I guess all that's out the window.
Nikolas: Look, I'm not proud of the way I treated Rebecca, but I swear to you, Lucky, hitting her was an accident.
Lucky: I know it was. You don't have to defend yourself. You haven't done anything wrong.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Coleman: All right, guys, look, it's still early, but I'll go ahead and pour you both a drink if that'll, you know, break the ice.
Johnny: We're fine.
Coleman: Olivia, you sure?
Olivia: That's okay, Coleman. What we got going on here alcohol's not gonna help.
Coleman: All right, then I'll leave you guys to it. But you know something, for whatever it's worth, most people who come into this place, they're looking for what you two already got.
Johnny: You know, I thought about it all night. About you being in love with Sonny. I thought over and over again how much am I gonna have to take in order to be with you, knowing that you love somebody else and that somebody else just happens to be my boss. And that you've got a son who's an undercover cop who's trying to bust that same guy. And if Sonny ever finds out that I know about it -- you know, maybe I do want that drink.
Olivia: No, Johnny, you don't.
Johnny: You've been lying to me from the moment we got together.
Olivia: I know.
Johnny: So now, Olivia, I got to tell you it's just really a matter of self- respect. You know, how many times am I gonna let myself get walked over, played for a chump before I walk away?
Olivia: I understand why you don't want anything more to do with me, Johnny.
Johnny: I didn't till you walked in here. And one look, that's all it takes. I know I'm a fool, but I just want to be with you. It's all I care about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: Is Detective Spencer here?
Man: He left to take a statement.
Lulu: Is it okay if I wait?
Man: Well, it could be a while.
Lulu: Um, well, you know, Lucky is -- it's just, he's my brother and, um, I've been trying to call his cell phone, and he hasn't been answering. And my boyfriend and I had got these tickets to a concert and we can't use them, so I thought Lucky could use them.
Man: You can wait as long as you'd like.
Lulu: Thanks.
Dominic: So which way?
Lulu: That way. But I swear, if you get Lucky in trouble, this is over. I'm gonna bust you.
Dominic: Nothing's gonna happen. It's gonna be fine.
Lulu: Okay. I hope so. Just go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Can you do me a favor and just wear the vest?
Spinelli: May I suggest that you're being overly cautious.
Sam: Humor me.
Spinelli: Franco is peculiar, and, I mean, his subject matter is provocative and disturbing, but such is the role of the artist in society. And the fact that Franco has created a genre that's gained popularity and is indeed lucrative, I mean, so much the better, right?
Sam: Not necessarily.
Spinelli: Okay, yeah, his material is dark, but that doesn't mean the artist himself is dangerous or that is motives are sinister. I mean, look. I mean, his actions prove the otherwise. Look at all the ways he's tried to contact you. They're all nonviolent. What, waving at a camera, asking for an introduction at a gallery, giving you an interesting work of art that contains an invitation.
Sam: Loaded with clues. The guy is weird, Spinelli.
Spinelli: All right, maybe I just empathize with one who is less than gifted at the standard routines of social interaction and might be a little misunderstood.
Jason: So you don't see him as a threat at all?
Spinelli: Well, I mean, there's no way to completely rule out the variable of danger in any situation, but, Stone Cold, maybe he just wants to be friends.
Sam: Can you please just wear the vest?
Jason: Sam, if Franco wants to kill me, the vest isn't gonna stop him. And I really don't want to be aggressive with this guy. I need to find out what he wants first before I piss him off.
Sam: Okay, good. Then I'll come along as backup.
Jason: No, you're not gonna come with me. This is between me and Franco. I need to confront him alone. Just try not to worry. I'll be okay.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: If you go to the cops or you and Diane work out some deal where Michael confesses, you could blow all our lives apart.
Carly: What about Michael's life? 'Cause his life's already falling apart.
Sonny: I think he should come back and live with me.
Carly: Are you out of your mind?
Sonny: I've been through these situations. I can just tell him that, you know what, you were just trying to protect your family. I could help him through this.
Carly: He wants to be you. He wants to be just like you. If I let him live here, that will just reinforce everything we agree we don't want, Sonny. God.
Sonny: Okay, you know what, Michael can stay with you, but I tell you what, on the condition that you don't go to the cops, you don't talk to a lawyer. On the condition that nobody ever finds out that Michael killed Claudia. Could you at least give me that? Just say that you'll do that.
Carly: Okay. I won't say anything. I won't go to the police, I won't go to a lawyer. That means I just have to find another way to save my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Olivia: You know, Johnny, you feel like a fool. I swear, I feel like a bigger one. I mean, you are the last man on the earth I should have gotten involved with. You're the same age as my kid, for God sakes. I spent my whole life swearing that I would never touch a gangster, and you were born deeper in the mob than anyone I've ever laid eyes on. And then Dante comes to town. And I still don't let you go.
Johnny: It doesn't make any sense.
Olivia: You know, you wouldn't know it from the choices I've been making lately, but I actually am a pretty strong person. That's why I refuse to lie to you about the way that I feel for Sonny.
Johnny: Well, I wish you would have. You found a way to lie about everything else.
Olivia: You have every right to want me to love only you, okay, and I wish to God that I could make myself stop feeling what I feel for Sonny, but I can't. Okay, I don't know how to do this. You can either -- you can either take me the way that I am or you can end this thing. And I hope to God that you don't, but -- maybe you should.
Johnny: So we can stay apart to preserve my pride or stay together, huh?
Olivia: Pretty much.
Johnny: Well, I should run in the opposite direction. But -- I've always been a little nuts.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Maxie: Hi.
Sam: Hi.
Maxie: Is Spinelli around?
Sam: No, he went on a chips and orange soda run.
Maxie: Oh, good. I'm glad it's just you here. You can help me take some measurements. You know, when I was talking about the whole man-cave thing earlier, I wasn't really serious, but then I thought about it, and this place actually could really use a makeover. Good thing Jason can afford for me to do whatever I want.
Sam: Yeah, that's true.
Maxie: I mean, poor Spinelli. I can't believe he actually sleeps in a pink bedroom. And there's a pool table where the dining room table should be. All of this furniture looks rented. And there's not one space downstairs for Spinelli to call his own. I think that that's unfair. Even though he would never really complain.
Sam: You're trying to compensate for the fact that something happened with Franco.
Maxie: Nothing happened with Franco. Nothing that, you know, matters anyway. Kate made it very clear that I needed to lock Franco down for the ""Crimson"" photo shoot, which I didn't do, but I will. And anything beyond that creepy photo he took of me was a slip.
Sam: Oh.
Maxie: A momentary lapse in judgment, a mistake that Spinelli never needs to know about, right?
Sam: Do you have any idea what's at stake here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Steve: Hey.
Rebecca: Hey.
Steve: I apologize for walking out on you before.
Rebecca: Oh, that's all right. I kind of put you on the spot.
Steve: Well, I know Elizabeth's all grown up with children and a career, but she'll always be my little sister.
Rebecca: Are you asking me to back off, Dr. Webber?
Steve: I'm just saying when Elizabeth says jump, all I'm gonna ask is how high.
Rebecca: Hmm. You won't be the only one.
Steve: Look, I don't know who did what to who, and I really don't much care, but I've always found that the longer you hold a grudge, the more people get hurt. And not just the person you're mad at. So now that you've got all this time on your hands, maybe you want to work something out with my little sister. Or you could both do yourselves a favor and agree to let it go.
Ethan: Is this a bad time?
Steve: No, no, no. I need to get going. Glad you've got some company.
Ethan: Who was that?
Rebecca: Hmm, Elizabeth's big brother, Steven Webber, the new chief of staff. Yet another man who's instantly in Elizabeth's corner. She's unbelievable, Ethan.
Ethan: Are you in trouble?
Rebecca: I don't think so. You know, he's so nice. It's hard to believe he's related to Elizabeth.
Ethan: Well, I know how we can get your mind off all this. Molasses cookies and a deck of cards.
Rebecca: Aw. Thank you. You're the best.
Ethan: Blackjack?
Rebecca: Uh, yeah. Maybe later.
Ethan: How are you really doing?
Rebecca: Uh, I've been thinking about my old job in Washington State. And how much it would cost to move to France. Or Monte Carlo.
[Both laugh]
Ethan: Basically as far away from Nikolas as possible.
Rebecca: Yeah, something like that.
Ethan: Well, I don't understand it. First Nikolas leads you on, then he dumps you, then he runs you down with his car. I don't see how you can forgive him.
Rebecca: Who says I have?
Rebecca: Gin. Ha ha!
Ethan: See, there's the Rebecca I remember from the bar at Kennedy.
Rebecca: Yes.
Ethan: Smart and tough and not taking any crap from anyone.
Rebecca: I'm definitely starting to feel more like myself again.
Ethan: Well, Nikolas made a serious mistake and he needs to pay. We just need to come up with a plan.
Rebecca: Ethan, um, I don't want to send you any mixed messages because I care about you and I really want what's best for you, but we're not gonna end up together, no matter how I decide to deal with Nikolas.
Ethan: Well, if that's what you want, I can live with just being friends. As long as you're not wasting time on Nikolas Cassadine.
Rebecca: No.
[Ethan chuckles]
Nikolas: How you feeling?
Ethan: Go away. You're not welcome here.
Rebecca: Oh, on the contrary. Please come in, Nikolas. I'm so happy to see you. Why don't you stay for a while?
Nikolas: I just want to tell you again how sorry I am. And I'm happy to pay for any medical bills or follow-ups that you may have.
Rebecca: Ah, that's very kind.
Nikolas: I handled the situation poorly, I admit that.
Rebecca: That was very moving, Nikolas. Really, it is. But I didn't ask you to stay so I could hear your apology. I thought you might be interested in the conversation I was just having with Ethan. I was just about to tell him why I was so determined to see Lucky last night.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sam: Franco came back. Jason went over to his studio.
Maxie: Oh, good. That's great. Do you think maybe Jason could pick up the other pictures Franco might have taken of me?
Sam: I don't think that would be Jason's first priority.
Maxie: Maybe I should just call him really quick, see if he could drop a couple of hints about the ""Crimson"" photo shoot.
Sam: No, no. Don't call him. He doesn't need any distractions.
Maxie: Look, Franco is a successful artist. Yes, he is intense and weird and incredibly good-looking, but I don't think he's dangerous.
Sam: Really? Are you sure about that?
Maxie: Yes. He had plenty of chances to hurt me after we left his opening together, which was a stupid decision on my part, but he didn't.
Sam: Yeah, okay, he didn't. But it doesn't mean that nothing's gonna happen to Jason.
Maxie: But if Franco is obsessed with Jason, you know, maybe Jason could mention something about the photo shoot. I know it's me asking the impossible for Jason to drop a good word for me, but --
Sam: Would you just stop it?
Maxie: What?
Sam: What do you mean ""what""? Jason is out there risking his life and all you care about is covering up the fact that you slept with Franco?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Door opens]
Lucky: I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this. I can't wait to hear it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
[Knock on door]
Franco: It took you long enough. Welcome. Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but you're a little slow picking up the hints. Or are you just playing hard to get? It's too much. Ugh, I knew it. Don't want to send the wrong message. Franco. Just Franco. Like Madonna. It's a pleasure and a privilege, Mr. Morgan. Can I call you Jason?","Franco prepares his loft for Jason's visit. Max reports to Jason that Franco returned to his loft and gave him a ""wave."" Jason wants to ""confront"" Franco but Sam asks him not to. Carly makes a full report on Michael's confrontation with Lucky to Sonny. Carly and Sonny disagree and argue about telling the truth about Claudia's murder. Sonny says the truth will make Michael a ""target with the Zaccharas. Sonny convinces Carly to keep the secret and says he will let Michael live at the Jax house. Dante/Dom finally remembers where he saw the graffiti – he says it was near a crime scene in Manhattan and a ""crazy"" man drew it. Johnny starts his morning off at Jake's. He tells Coleman that Olivia still loves Sonny. Coleman calls Olivia and she comes over to talk some sense into Johnny. Rebecca is able to give Lucky her statement about the accident but she says nothing about Elizabeth and Nikolas. Rebecca says the ordeal was just an accident. Ethan accuses Nik of deliberately running down Rebecca. Steve Webber pays Rebecca a visit and she makes some cryptic remarks about Liz. Steve guesses that Rebecca ""has"" something on Liz and offers her (Liz) his support. Olivia says she can't help her feelings for Sonny. She gives Johnny the option to call things off but Johnny chooses to stick with Olivia. Lulu takes Dante/Dom to the PCPD so he can look for info on the graffiti artist. Spinelli wonders why Jason and Sam are so concerned about Franco. Jason insists on going to see Franco alone, even though Sam offers to accompany him. At the penthouse with Sam, Maxie seems nervous and wonders if Jason will retrieve any left over photos of her while he's at Franco's loft. Rebecca tells Ethan that even though she hasn't forgiven Nik, she won't end up with him (Ethan). Rebecca gives Nik a faux warm welcome when he comes for a visit. Spinelli hears Sam say that Maxie ""slept with Franco."" Lucky catches Dante/Dom doing research on the PCPD computer. Jason arrives at Franco's studio. Franco appears and welcomes Jason.",summ_screen
"[Knock on door]
Maxie: [Sighs] [Gasps] Robin! Oh! I still can't.
Robin: Need me to slap you again?
Maxie: No. My cheek is still singing from the last time, thank you. I'm sure you're getting sick of people gawking at you like this, and I swear I will stop... soonish. It's just I'm really happy you're alive.
Robin: Alive and nagging. [Clears throat] How are you?
Maxie: Fine. Good.
Robin: Okay. Not thinking about hurting yourself anymore?
Maxie: Now that I know I have you back, no way.
Robin: Because you're gonna get through this, and I know that you can't be with your daughter right now, but at least you know she's just across town.
Maxie: For now. She might be moving across the country.
Spinelli: Never has a more stunning being existed. Nor a hungrier one. [Laughs]
Sam: Look at you. You're feeding her like a champ.
Spinelli: Yeah, we're getting there. [Laughs] She's much calmer now that we've had several days together.
Sam: Well, she just needed time to adjust to a new place. [Sweetly] Hi.
Spinelli: Or a new parent. [Chuckles] I mean, even at her tender age, I'm -- I'm certain she was missing Dante and Lulu.
Sonny: Hitting the bag pretty hard.
Dante: [Sighs, sniffs] Yeah, I got a lot of aggression to work out.
Sonny: About losing the baby?
Dante: [Sniffs] And about losing my wife.
Lulu: [Crying]
[Knock on door]
Lulu: [Sniffles] [Sighs, sniffles]
Carly: Hey.
Lulu: Carly. Uh, wow. It's been forever. Why are you here?
Carly: I left you a message. I need your help.
Lulu: With what?
Carly: Franco.
Kevin: Fine. Thank you. How are you? Good, listen, uh, the reason --
Franco: Sidney, he's gonna have to call you back.
Kevin: Excuse me!
Franco: No worries. You're excused. I need your help.
Kevin: [Sighs] You mean in a professional capacity?
Franco: Of course in a professional capacity. What other kind of help could I need from you?
Kevin: Well, I'm sorry, I'm not taking on any new patients right now.
Franco: Not even one?
Kevin: No, not even one.
Franco: Why not? What's so important that you don't have time for your work?
Kevin: Well, if you must know, I need to spend more time with my wife.
Lucy: Did you hear what Kevin said? He wants to save our marriage. So, I have to go out there and find him and confess. I have to tell him that I slept with you.
Scott: Hold on a second, Lucy! You're gonna go tell him about this? About us?
Lucy: [Sighs] Yeah, of course I am.
Scott: Why?!
Franco: I am so sorry to hear that you're having problems with your wife. Okay, that's a lie. You're right. I don't care. I don't care what kind of problems you're having. Whatever problems you're having, trust me. My problems are much bigger. You need to make room for me.
Kevin: Why so urgent?
Franco: Look... if I don't tell somebody what I've done, I feel like I'm gonna explode. Please, you got to talk to me. Please.
Kevin: Tell you what. Why don't I reach out to some of my colleagues and see if they have some availability?
Franco: I want to talk to you.
Kevin: Why?
Franco: Well, because from what I hear, you've went a little, you know, and, so, I --
Kevin: I don't see what that has to do with anything.
Franco: You will understand, and you won't run screaming from the room when I tell you what horrible, violent, and vicious thing I've done.
Kevin: Okay. What'd you do?
Franco: This is confidential, right?
Kevin: Yes, it is.
Franco: I killed somebody.
Lulu: I'm guessing that you don't know.
Carly: Know what?
Lulu: I -- we lost the baby. They took her from us.
Carly: Oh, my God. I -- I didn't realize the judge had made a decision. Can you appeal?
Lulu: No. No. No, no appeal. It's over.
Carly: I'm so sorry. Oh, Lulu, I'm so sorry.
Lulu: [Crying]
Carly: I should have been here with you. I should have --
Lulu: It's not like I called or reached out or anything.
Carly: It doesn't matter. I should have paid attention instead of being so caught up in my own life.
Kevin: I'd be lying if I said I didn't know you by reputation, Mr. Franco.
Franco: It's just Franco.
Kevin: Franco.
Franco: Right. Clearly you do know my reputation. So you also know...
Kevin: That you allegedly killed several people.
Franco: Okay, please, just don't use the word ""spree,"" okay? I hate that word.
Kevin: I also know that you were tried and found not guilty of those crimes.
Franco: Right, because the tumor made me do it.
Kevin: Didn't it?
Franco: I don't know. I mean, I thought so. I hoped so. And then...yesterday happened.
Kevin: Excuse me?
Franco: Yesterday, I stabbed someone...to death.
Kevin: Who?
Franco: My mother.
Lucy: What kind of person would I be if I didn't tell Kevin that we slept together?
Scott: You would be a smart person.
Lucy: Come on, he stood there while I shamelessly hid, and he professed his love for me. He said he loves me and that he wants our marriage to work. He even said that I'm a force of nature.
Scott: So? He said some nice things about you. So what?
Lucy: So what?!
Scott: Wait a minute. You want to get back with Kevin.
Lucy: Um... of course I do.
Spinelli: What's all this?
Sam: This? Um, well, I'm clearing out the office. I figured you could use it as a nursery.
Spinelli: Thank you, but that may not be necessary because --
Connie: [Coughs]
Spinelli: Ooh. We may not be here. I'm considering leaving Port Charles.
Robin: Your baby might be moving across the country?
Maxie: Well, Ellie landed her dream job.
Robin: Who's Ellie?
Maxie: Spinelli's girlfriend.
Robin: Spinelli has a girlfriend.
Maxie: Oh, yeah. A real serious one.
Robin: Who isn't you?
Maxie: It's a long story, and I will fill you in on that later. The point is, her job offer is in...
Spinelli: Portland, Oregon. Ellie doesn't want to leave me behind, nor do I want to be left. And adding the baby, as well. It's not fair to Maxie to take our daughter so far away.
Sam: No, Spinelli, Maxie would -- she would freak.
Robin: You must be freaking out. Spinelli can't take the baby to Portland. I mean, I'm astounded he would even consider doing that.
Maxie: Actually, I'm the one who told him --
Robin: I hope you told him absolutely no way.
Spinelli: We were certain that Maxie would oppose the idea.
Sam: [Sighs]
Spinelli: But, in point of fact...
Maxie: I told him to go. And to take the baby with him.
Spinelli: So, to say Ellie and I were shocked... but it's true. Maxie demanded -- practically begged us to leave town with this little one.
Carly: Can you visit her every once in awhile?
Lulu: She's not my baby, so no.
Carly: [Sighs] I am so sorry, Lulu. That custody hearing must have been brutal.
Lulu: It was -- it was beyond. Maxie and I dredged up every hateful, stupid thing we've ever done. In the end, I lost the baby. And so did Maxie.
Carly: So did Maxie?
Lulu: The judge said she was unfit.
Carly: Well, so who's raising the baby?
Lulu: Spinelli. He just came over and he picked her up and that was it. We went from being a family to... being all alone.
Sonny: I know things haven't been easy for you and Lulu since Connie left.
Dante: Well, I knew it was gonna be a struggle. I just thought we'd be doing it together.
Sonny: And you will.
Dante: I'm not so sure, Sonny. I mean, Lulu doesn't even want to look at me, let alone talk to me. I mean, what if when we lost our baby, we lost our marriage, too?
Carly: Spinelli is amazing, and he's great, and I'm sure he will do the best he can to take care of that little girl, but he didn't even know that she was his daughter until after she was born. So, just because biology, he's the only one worthy of custody?
Lulu: It wasn't just biology. I mean, it played a part in it, but... the real reason that we lost her is because of Dante.
Dante: Lulu's slipping away, and I can't stop her.
Sonny: Sure you can.
Dante: How?
Sonny: If she pushes you away, don't let her. Be there.
Dante: I'm not gonna force her to talk to me.
Sonny: Just wear her down until she does.
Dante: Wear her down? She's my wife. We're -- we're -- we're a team. At least, we were a team until...
Sonny: Until what?
Dante: [Sighs] Lulu's convinced I'm the reason we lost custody.
Maxie: [Sighs] I know myself, and I will never stop trying to see my baby. And Spinelli is no match for me. I will get him to cave in no time.
Robin: But if Spinelli takes your baby to Portland, you might not have that opportunity. You need to think about this.
Maxie: I have.
Robin: Well, think some more. If Spinelli and Ellie --
Maxie: I know. Right? They're quirky and smart and their names rhyme. It's like the nerd gods fated them to be together.
Robin: If they take you up on your offer and they move across the country, you need to be prepared to live with that. Are you?
Spinelli: Maxie confessed that she's constantly tempted to defy the judge's order.
Sam: No, I get it. If someone tried to take Danny from me again, I would move heaven and earth to make sure that did not happen.
Spinelli: She already showed up here once, and all she wanted to do was -- was to see the baby, to hold her. [Sighs] Took everything in me to deny her access.
Sam: Ooh. I can imagine.
Spinelli: So, you can see how Maxie's idea makes sense, right? Avoid temptation altogether by putting a continent between her and the baby.
Sam: I see, but what are you gonna do?
Spinelli: I don't know. Ellie and I were up all night trying to figure it out. [Sighs] You know, sometimes I hate being an adult.
Sam: [Chuckles]
Spinelli: I just wish someone would tell me what to do.
Sam: Well, Spinelli, I know it's not my place, but if it were up to me, I would tell you not to go.
Kevin: You killed your mother.
Franco: Yeah.
Kevin: I assume you mean Heather Webber.
Franco: Yeah, you heard about that, huh?
Kevin: I know she made a spectacle at your art show a few weeks ago. Must have been quite a shock.
Franco: Ah, come on. Nothing major. Just, you know... anything and everything that I ever thought about my life was proven to be a lie.
Kevin: You also learned the identity of your father, Scott Baldwin.
Franco: Oh, yeah. That guy. Why? You know him?
Kevin: He's a close friend of my wife's. And her ex-husband, as a matter of fact.
Franco: Lucy Coe?
Kevin: You've met?
Franco: Briefly. Really? Lucy Coe was married to my father?
Kevin: Yes. She was.
Franco: Ooh. What did she ever see in that cold fish of a jerk?
Scott: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute, Lucy.
Lucy: [Sighs]
Scott: You want to get back with Kevin?
Lucy: Absolutely.
Scott: But you were so -- scratch that! You were furious with him!
Lucy: Yeah, I was. People make mistakes, though. Look at us! We've made a million of them. And, you know what? That's the easy part. You know what the hard part is? Is owning up to them, and that's what doc just did. He said he made a mistake by putting his patients before me. He is ready to change his life.
Scott: And you believe him?
Lucy: Yeah. More than that -- I love him, and he loves me. This -- this is incredible.
Scott: Wait a minute, Lucy. What -- what about me?
Maxie: That judge was furious with me. And for argument sake, let's just say that it does go my way. Six months for me is like forever.
Robin: [Chuckles] Six minutes for you is like forever.
Maxie: At the cemetery, you said that I'm strong, but I'm not.
Robin: Maxie. Sending your daughter away so that Spinelli won't lose her is so brave. You're incredibly strong.
Maxie: Well, it helped having you home. I know that.
Robin: [Chuckles]
Maxie: And you don't have to worry about me. We promised each other that we would survive, and that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
Rob: Okay.
Maxie: Now, enough about me. I need to know what's going on with you and Patrick.
Robin: Oh. I did something really stupid.
Kevin: That cold fish of a jerk has been in my life for some time now.
Franco: On purpose?
Kevin: Mainly through Lucy.
Franco: Yeah? All right. Okay. So, then, you don't like the guy, either, then, do you?
Kevin: We're not discussing my relationship with Lucy. No, we're taking it back to Heather.
Franco: I mean, we kind of are.
Kevin: What happened?
Franco: Okay. Um... Heather came to my hotel room to threaten Carly jacks, my girlfriend. See, Heather doesn't -- didn't want me to be with Carly.
Kevin: Why not?
Franco: I don't know. She was never clear about that. But she was clear about all the rest, believe me. I mean, we're talking phone calls and dead roses and death threats, and I warned her. I warned Heather. I said, ""you [Sighs] Make a move on Carly, and I will kill you."" But she just wouldn't listen.
Kevin: So, Heather attacked Carly.
Franco: No, no. First, she got me out of my hotel room so that she could threaten -- kill c-- I figured out something was wrong, and, so, I rushed back into the room and there was Heather standing there, with a knife!
Kevin: Was Carly hurt?
Franco: No, Carly was in the shower, thankfully. Carly doesn't even know what happened.
Kevin: So, you got back to your room, and there's Heather with a knife.
Franco: Yes, about to kill Carly.
Kevin: What happened then?
Franco: We argued, and I -- I got the knife away from her, and I killed her. I stabbed her. I had to stop her. She wasn't gonna stop until she killed Carly. I had to kill Heather, to save Carly.
Carly: The judge gave custody to Spinelli because of Dante?
Dante: You were there. You saw how ugly that got. First Maxie gets raked through the coals, then Lulu. I couldn't stand to see Diane tear into her like that.
Carly: They accused you of killing your child? You were a child yourself! And the abortion was legal.
Lulu: It didn't end there.
Carly: Okay, is this where Dante comes in?
Lulu: [Sighs] During one of my many face-offs with Maxie since this all started, I told her that I tried to get Dante to leave the country.
Carly: With you and the baby.
Lulu: Obviously, we didn't do it. It was one of those, like, heat of the moment things, and Maxie told her lawyer.
Carly: And Diane asked you about it under oath.
Lulu: I was terrified that I would look unfit.
Dante: So, Lulu lied. She swore she never said that to Maxie, that Maxie was making it up. I don't even know why I'm saying this to you. You were there.
Sonny: Sometimes you got to go over things just to make sense of it all.
Dante: Yeah, well, it doesn't make any sense to Lulu. She's never gonna understand why I did what I did.
Lulu: Dante was on the stand, and he did everything that he could to dodge the question, but the more he drew it out, the more I knew that he wasn't gonna back me, and he didn't back me.
Lulu: He told the judge that I lied.
Carly: [Sighs]
Lulu: And then the judge said that our petition was denied. And I argued with him. I knew that I shouldn't, but I couldn't help myself, and that's when the judge said that I hurt the case by perjuring myself.
Carly: That must have been really awful for you.
Lulu: If Dante had just backed me up, we wouldn't have lost our little girl.
Carly: You think this is Dante's fault.
Lulu: Isn't it?
Scott: What we did last night -- that doesn't mean anything to you?
Lucy: Of course it does. It [Chuckles] Was beautiful, and I will never, ever forget last night. And we are always gonna be connected, I mean, though our daughter, and I -- I hope through our friendship. Because, pal, that's all we can ever be, is just friends. So, what do you say? Can we just please stay friends? Please?
Kevin: Well, it sounds like you acted to protected Carly.
Franco: I did, yes.
Kevin: An uninvited woman was in your room...with a weapon. You had no choice.
Franco: [Sighs] Thank you.
Kevin: I assume the police agree?
Franco: Uh, well, I didn't call the police.
Kevin: Why not?
Franco: Um, ""hello, Mr. Policeman, nice to meet you. I'm Franco."" If I tell them that I just stabbed my mother, then, you know, hasta la vista to the brain tumor defense. They're not even gonna ask me why I did it. They're just gonna throw me in a jail cell for the rest of my life.
Kevin: So, Heather's dead and nobody knows.
Franco: That is correct.
Kevin: What did you do with the body?
Franco: I buried it.
Kevin: Where?
Franco: In a cemetery.
Kevin: You -- you -- you transported her body to a cemetery, and you dug a grave?
Franco: No, okay, that's the weird part. When I got there, there was already a freshly dug grave for me.
Dante: You know, I guess I should have backed Lulu up, no matter what the cost, right? That's what you would have done.
Sonny: I'm not you. I'm not a cop.
Dante: Well, I honestly don't think it would have made any difference.
Sonny: But Lulu does.
Dante: That's not the only reason she's upset.
Sonny: What do you mean?
Dante: Well, she -- she wanted to know why I could lie for you, but I couldn't lie for her.
Sonny: That was a different situation.
Dante: Yeah. You know, I perjured myself because the thought of telling the truth would cause so much pain to the people that I love. You know, that's something I got to carry around with me every day for the rest of my life. And maybe it makes me a hypocrite, but I didn't want to see Lulu have to carry around a lie like that.
Sonny: Especially if it wasn't gonna do any good. Look, I didn't say anything at the time, but I always thought this custody was a long shot.
Dante: Oh, yeah, I know. We -- we lost custody way before we ever set foot in that courtroom, but Lulu can't accept that.
Sonny: But in time she will. That's what I'm trying to tell you.
Dante: I don't know. You haven't, uh... you haven't seen her, Sonny. She's in agony.
Sonny: She's not the only one.
Dante: I want to help her, but I, you know -- she wouldn't let me go near her. [Chuckles] I mean, what does she think? I wanted us to lose our daughter?
Lulu: You should be laughing in my face right now.
Carly: Why would I do that?
Lulu: You know why. [Sighs] I was -- I was so smug, I was so self-righteous that day when Dante barged into Sonny's trial and announced that Michael killed Claudia. Sonny was standing trial for a murder he didn't commit, and you were perjuring yourself to save your son, and there I was, preaching about Dante's reasonability as a cop, and how it was the right thing to do to tell the truth, like I had some idea what it would be like to fight for your child. But I know now.
Carly: You know what? Losing a child -- there's nothing worse. I get that you want to lash out. I do. [Chuckles] But you and Dante -- you guys need each other right now. He's suffering, too.
Lulu: I just miss her so much. I just miss holding her, loving her. I feel like a piece of my heart has disappeared. [Crying] What am I supposed to do without her?
Carly: Oh, I'm so sorry.
Robin: So, I asked Sabrina to let Patrick go, because it would be easier for him if he didn't have to break her heart.
Maxie: Easier for him to come back to you, where he belongs. What's so stupid about that?
Robin: Well, for starters, she said no. That it's Patrick's decision, not hers.
Maxie: That doesn't mean it was a bad idea.
Robin: But who am I to think that I'm more important than Sabrina?
Maxie: Um, you're Patrick's wife and the mother of his child.
Robin: What if that's not enough anymore?
Maxie: What if what's not enough?
Robin: Maxie, it's been two years. I mean, he could choose Sabrina.
Maxie: He won't.
Robin: How can you be so sure about that?
Maxie: I just am. And once Patrick realizes that it's you, that it's always been you, you will know he chose you because he really loves you, not because Sabrina made things easier on him and bowed out gracefully.
Robin: [Sighs] I really hope you're right.
Maxie: Oh, please. I'm always right. Fine. This time I'm right. I know it.
Spinelli: Port Charles has truly become my home. Thanks to you and Jason.
Connie: [Whines]
Sam: Here you go, baby.
Spinelli: You two were the first to make me feel like I actually belonged. And I have family here, thanks to you.
Sam: Thanks to me? Come on, Spinelli. You have family here because you are a loveable guy.
Spinelli: How could I even consider leaving that?
Sam: For Ellie. She is perfect for you.
Spinelli: Well, you would know, after being witness to my many crushes.
Sam: Oh, come on. They weren't all crushes.
Spinelli: I feel ready to give my entire heart and soul to another person, or, uh... [Chuckling] Two people, as it were. [Sighs] I just wish I knew where to do it.
Sam: How about this? Can you see yourself in Portland, raising a family there?
Spinelli: Yeah, I can. And it's a beautiful sight. But can I really leave my family here in Port Charles, with so many people that I love? With you?
Dante: I love Connie, too. She was everything I ever wanted. This tiny, little, pink bundle. [Chuckles] I wake up at night, thinking she's crying, and I don't know if she needs a diaper or if she needs to be fed, or something like that. She's not even there. She's never gonna be there. I've never -- [Sighs] Oh, man. I've never hated silence so much in my life as I do right now. I'd like to just hear her cry. You know what I mean?
Sonny: Yeah.
Dante: Oh, man! [Voice breaking] There's this, like, emptiness right here. [Sniffles] I can't feel it, you know? It just kind of... [Sniffles] It just kind of hangs there. And, uh... I'm dealing with this all on my own because Lulu doesn't want to talk to me, and she doesn't want to grieve with me.
Sonny: Listen... I know this isn't exactly the same thing, but I kind of know where you're coming from a little bit 'cause -- what it feels like to -- to -- to have nobody. But I want you to know you got me. You always got me.
Sonny: No.
Dante: [Sighs]
Sonny: Hey.
Dante: Guess I needed to get it out.
Sonny: That's good. That's good. You got it out. Now, what are you gonna do about it?
Sonny: You guys can't wallow in what's going on here. I did that when Connie died, and look where it got me.
Dante: I agree with you, but I still don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do.
Sonny: You got to take action. You got to jump-start your marriage.
Dante: [Chuckles] Okay. All right, I'm open to any ideas, suggestions.
Sonny: You'll figure it out. I have faith in you.
Dante: I'm glad someone does.
Sonny: Hey, listen to me. You're my son. You're strong. You can do this. And Lulu can, too.
Carly: I wouldn't wish this pain on you ever. You know? I do know you're strong enough to survive this, and it will get easier, especially if you let somebody help you.
Lulu: By ""somebody,"" you mean Dante.
Carly: You said it. I didn't.
Lulu: [Sighs] Why were you asking for help with Franco, of all people? You hate that guy.
Carly: Oh. Um... things have changed between Franco and me.
Lulu: Are you seeing him?
Carly: He's hit rock bottom, and he's looking for a job, and I just thought if you needed to hire a bartender at the haunted star, that you could hire him.
Lulu: Okay, so, just so we're clear, you are asking me to hire the man who strapped me to a bomb and tried to blow me up.
Franco: Hey, doc, look. I know that you said that everything that happens here is just between us, but now that I told you --
Kevin: I'm still bound by doctor/patient confidentiality.
Franco: Best rule in medicine.
Kevin: The only way I could divulge anything is if I believed you were a danger to yourself or to someone else.
Franco: Well, that's the thing, right? I-I don't know. I don't know if I'm still dangerous.
Kevin: Do you feel any differently than you did before the tumor was removed?
Franco: Yeah. Trust me, I feel different about everything. And, no, you know, I didn't have those -- those urges, right? But then, you know, I stabbed my mother, so there's that. I can't tell, you know? You know, maybe taking the tumor out didn't have anything to do with anything. Maybe I'm just a psycho.
Kevin: Is that how you see yourself, as a psycho?
Franco: Well, look who my mother is.
Kevin: Your father's not psychotic.
Franco: Okay, maybe, but he's not exactly the poster boy for compassion, either.
Scott: I don't want to be friends. I want more than that.
Lucy: [Sighs]
Scott: But, if I'm gonna keep you in my life, what choice do I have?
Lucy: [Sighs] Really?
Scott: Well, I could never say no to you.
Lucy: [Sighs] Thank you, thank you, thank you. I don't know what I would do without you in my life. [Chuckles, sniffles]
Scott: Well, don't tell Kevin we slept together. Not only would he not let us be friends, but he wouldn't let us be in the same room together.
Lucy: [Sniffles] You think?
Scott: Yeah. Every time we were alone, he would think that you were cheating on him.
Lucy: Right. Yeah. Since you put it like that.
Scott: Trust me, Lucy. If you tell Kevin the truth, it'll hurt us all.
Franco: Come on, doc. Give it to me straight. Really, I-I-I can take it, man. Just -- just -- just -- I need to know, all right? I really -- I really need to know who I am right now.
Kevin: My first impression... is that killing Heather was an isolated incident. As to the rest of it, who you are now, that's a larger issue -- one to be explored in future sessions.
Franco: In future sessions? So, you'll take me on as a client?
Kevin: Yes.
Franco: Thank you. Thank you. I mean that. Thank you. 'Cause I really need to sort this out. If I don't sort this out, I'm gonna lose Carly. She's the best thing that ever happened to me.
Lulu: I'm sorry, Carly. I can't.
Carly: Okay. Franco wasn't responsible for the things he did. His brain tumor was.
Lulu: You bought that? That his brain tumor made him do it?
Carly: He's not the same man he used to be, okay? Can you just think about it? Will you at least do that, please?
Lulu: Yeah, fine.
Carly: And will you not mention it to Franco that I was here?
Lulu: You definitely do not have to worry about that.
Carly: Thank you. [Sighs] About the baby -- [Sighs] Give it time. It will get better, okay?
Lulu: [Sniffles]
Carly: It will. I promise. Don't push Dante away. Listen to me. Don't push him away. He's gonna need you, and you're gonna need him. Don't forget that.
[Door closes]
Lulu: [Sniffles]
Robin: Your little girl is so precious, and she looks exactly like --
Maxie: Georgie.
Robin: Yes! It's like looking at Georgie's baby picture.
Maxie: I know.
[Knock on door]
Maxie: Um, I'm gonna go get a tissue. Will you -- will you get that?
Robin: Sure. [Gasps] Hi!
Spinelli: Robin! W-- I-- I-I-- I heard -- I heard you were alive, but to actually see your countenance, your --
Robin: Just shut up and give me a hug!
Spinelli: Okay! Oh, my gosh!
Robin: Hi.
Spinelli: It's really you.
Robin: [Laughs] It's really me.
Spinelli: Welcome home.
Robin: Thank you.
Spinelli: Oh, my gosh. It is truly, utterly amazing to see you.
Robin: Back at you, Spinelli.
Spinelli: Oh. [Chuckles]
Robin: Congratulations. She is so beautiful.
Spinelli: Yes. Yes, she is.
Robin: You're gonna make a terrific dad.
Spinelli: Well, coming from you, that's high praise.
Robin: And I heard you have a girlfriend.
Spinelli: Mm-hmm. I see you've been caught up.
[Both laugh]
Robin: Yeah. I guess it's serious? You potentially might be moving out of town together?
Maxie: About that. Have you decided what you're gonna do?
Spinelli: I have.
[Elevator bell dings]
Franco: [Gasps]
Carly: It's just me. That was some nightmare you had this morning.
Franco: No, no. I'm fine. I'm better than fine now that you're here. Hi.
Carly: Hi. So? How'd the job search go? Better today?
Franco: Yeah.
Carly: Yeah?
Franco: I talked to someone who gave me some hope.
[Door opens]
Lucy: Doc?
Kevin: Come in.
Lucy: Um... I heard you were looking for me.
Kevin: So you saw Scott.
Lucy: [Sighs]
Scott: [Sighs]
Lucy: Yes, I saw Scott. Briefly. Just now. And, um, he told me everything you said.
Kevin: I didn't think I could trust him. Oh, Lucy, I am so sorry.
Lucy: [Crying] Me too. Me too.
Kevin: I swear to you, I am committed to this, to you, to our marriage. I want to fix our marriage.
Lucy: I-I-I do, too.
Kevin: You do?
Lucy: With all my heart. [Chuckles] [Sighs]
Kevin: I swear... I am never gonna let anyone or anything come between us ever again.
Lucy: I won't, either.
Maxie: Not to make this all about me, but --
Spinelli: You would never.
Maxie: I really do think it's best if you go.
Spinelli: You truly mean that?
Maxie: I do.
Spinelli: Well, in that case, Ellie will accept the job in Portland... and the baby and I will move with her.
Dante: Hey. I, uh, I have something to say.
Lulu: Okay.
Dante: I know you blame me for losing Connie, okay? And I know you're hurting, Lulu, and I am, too, okay? But we need to pull together. We need to start healing, and I think I know how.
Lulu: How?
Dante: We need to try again. We need to try and have another baby.","Robin goes to Maxie's apartment to check on her to make sure she hasn't tried to hurt herself again. Maxie tells her that she told Spinelli to take the baby with him and his girlfriend to Portland, Oregon. Robin is surprised that Spinelli has a girlfriend who is not Maxie. Robin asks her if she is prepared to live with that. Spinelli tells Sam about the move. He says it took all he had to deny Maxie access to the baby. Sam doesn't want him to go. Robin tells Maxie that she asked Sabrina to break it off with Patrick, and that she said no. Maxie is confident that Patrick will choose to have his family intact. Robin answers Maxie's door to Spinelli. They are overwhelmed to see each other and hug. He tells Maxie that he and Ellie are going to go ahead with the move to Portland if Maxie is sure that she wants them to go. Maxie agrees.",summ_screen
"Alexis: Oh, good, you're home early. We have plenty of time.
Ric: For what?
Alexis: To go into the woods and cut down our Christmas tree.
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Courtney: Hey.
Nikolas: Hi.
Courtney: Wait till you see what I got for Carly's new house. So great. Look at that.
Nikolas: That's nice.
Courtney: Thanks. Oh!
Jax: Oh! You ok?
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Michael: Christmas is pretty soon. Is mom coming home today?
Carly: You know what? It occurred to me that I checked myself in to Roselawn voluntarily, which means I can check myself out whenever I want.
Lainey: That wasn't our agreement, Carly.
Carly: Well, it is now, because I'm going to go see my kids and you can't stop me.
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Tracy: Excuse me. How many times have I told you not to touch the family cars?
Lulu: I was just --
Tracy: How many times?
Lulu: I don't know, 20 or 30.
Tracy: What's the problem, learning disability?
Lulu: I am not going to stay cooped up in this mausoleum all the time.
Tracy: Fine, take the bus. I'll pay.
Lulu: Thanks, but the Bentley's more my style.
Tracy: If you touch that car ever again, I will ground you from here to eternity.
Lulu: Try that and my dad will leave you flat.
Tracy: I'm not afraid of you or your father, and if you cross me again, I will make your life miserable.
Emily: Ignore Tracy, Lulu. I'll handle her.
Lulu: Enjoy.
Tracy: That girl is out of control.
Emily: Why don't you try a little kindness, Tracy? Lulu might actually respond.
Tracy: That's such a cliché. You are so naive. Dillon, darling!
Dillon: You could've given me a little warning, mom.
Tracy: It's so nice to have you home. How are you? How's the arm? Are you in pain?
Dillon: Yeah. Yeah, I am in pain -- I'm in a lot of pain -- but it's not from the gunshot. That was only two stitches.
Tracy: Well, I certainly hope that you're --
Dillon: I got evicted from the dorms, mom, because you didn't pay my rent or my fees, and now they tell me that I can't come back until you cough up the balance.
Tracy: I know, and that's because you're moving back home to keep an eye on Lulu.
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Robin: How are you feeling?
Manny: I feel tired. And I feel dizzy.
Robin: Well, that is to be expected.
Manny: I'm sorry I hurt all those people. It's almost like it happened to someone else, though.
Patrick: That's a side effect of the A.V. malformation, the brain condition you had.
Dara: Excuse me. How soon can Mr. Ruiz be transferred to the infirmary at Pentonville prison?
Manny: Please, don't let them take me. I don't want to go --
Robin: Don't worry, it's not going to happen.
Dara: The man is facing criminal charges.
Patrick: That's not my problem. He's recovering --
Robin: Let's discuss this outside.
Patrick: I won't let you jeopardize my work by moving the patient too soon.
Dara: The infirmary has seen prisoners in worse shape than Mr. Ruiz.
Robin: Yes, but if Manny's behavior was caused by a brain anomaly, you can't just ship him off to prison.
Dara: He caused the Glencoe Tunnel crash, among other spectacular crimes. Manny Ruiz is high-profile, and D.A. Durant intends to convict him.
Patrick: You can tell the D.A. that Manny's staying at General Hospital under my supervision until he's recovered.
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Ric: I am not going out and chopping down a Christmas tree.
Alexis: It'll be fun.
Ric: Alexis, please, we've been through all of this already, ok? I know that you want to go back to the place where Molly was first conceived. I think that's beautiful, I think that's wonderful, but you fail to realize that you weren't really all that excited about getting lost in the wilderness and staying in that Godforsaken place when it actually happened.
Alexis: It was so romantic.
Ric: Yeah, we spent hours arguing, Alexis.
Alexis: And then we had a wonderful time making up.
Ric: Yeah, look, I got a much better idea. Listen, listen, why don't we take the kids and we go down to the local Christmas tree lot, ok, we get a tree that's already been cut by men who have been paid to do it. You know, we get a big noble fir, we put it on top of the car, we strap it down, we bring it here, we set it up. You know, it's a couple hours, tops.
Alexis: You are so cute, and you are so missing the point.
Ric: Alexis, a tree is a tree.
Alexis: No, it's not, but we don't need to get into a discussion about that. See, it's a family tradition.
Ric: Ok, family -- I have a deposition calendar, I have briefs to write. I'm trying to rebuild my law practice, in case you haven't noticed.
Alexis: You can do work later, after the holiday. The sun is shining, the sun is shining, and Kristina is -- she's looking forward to this.
Ric: Alexis, I'm the one who likes the snow. You hate it.
Alexis: No, I like the snow. I just don't like being cold.
Ric: Oh, ok.
Alexis: I'm all bundled up, though, I'm ready to go.
Ric: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Look, you know what? I'm going to be real brutally honest with you here. You're not the outdoorsy type.
Alexis: Yes, but I am willing to make an exception for the joy of being with my family.
Ric: That is, until you get out there and you start complaining.
Alexis: Oh, don't be ridiculous.
Ric: Oh, really? ""Oh, oh, is that a tree branch that scratched my face? Oh, the snow's too deep! Oh, it's getting cold because the sun's going down!""
Alexis: I'm not going to say that. All right, pinky swear, pinky swear.
Ric: I'm not pinky-swearing anything with you --
Alexis: Pinky swear.
Ric: When it comes to chopping down a tree. See, you baited me right into that.
Alexis: I won't complain, ok? I won't complain. I'm going to do all the work. I'm going to cut down the tree myself.
Ric: Uh-huh. Really?
Alexis: Ok, I'm going to hire someone to cut down the tree for me, and you won't have to do any work at all.
Ric: That's --
Alexis: All you have to do is watch the kids, that's it. How does that sound?
Ric: I think that we need to make a family tradition at the Christmas tree lot.
Alexis: Oh, bah, humbug. You don't want to go? Fine. I'll just take the kids myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Justus: Hey, Sonny?
Sonny: Yeah? Hey.
Justus: How you doing?
Sonny: Good.
Justus: Why don't you sign these papers --?
Sonny: Ok.
Justus: So we can close that deal on the warehouse. I got to get those things down to the courthouse before they close for the holidays.
Sonny: Ok. See your pen?
Justus: Where's your Christmas tree, man?
Sonny: Uh, Michael wants to wait until Carly comes home. You know, it's kind of a tradition to decorate the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve.
Justus: You think Carly will make it for Christmas?
Sonny: Well, she's determined to make that happen.
Justus: One way or another, right?
Sonny: You know Carly.
Justus: The rest of the place looks great, man. I like the wreaths, the candles. Smells great in here.
Sonny: Yeah, well, you know, Emily and the kids, you know, they were stringing, like, cranberries and putting ribbons on the tree. They were just having all kinds of fun, you know?
Justus: She's great with the boys, isn't she?
Sonny: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, she is. The boys are sad that she had to go back to the Quartermaines'. By the way, have you been by? Is Emily, is she all right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: You can't legally stop me from leaving.
Dr. Kim: You're right. But it's much too soon for you to be released, and if you go, I'll call a judge and get a restraining order to keep you away from your children.
Carly: What are you talking about? Do you think I would hurt my kids?
Lainey: Dr. Kim is acting in your best interests.
Carly: No, he's not acting in my best interests! Keeping a mother away from her kids at Christmas? Gee, doctor, that's therapeutic.
Dr. Kim: You're not ready to be with your boys yet.
Carly: That's a crock. I may have broken some rules here at Roselawn, but I am not dangerous.
Dr. Kim: My decision is final.
Carly: I promised my boys that I would be home.
Dr. Kim: I'm sorry, Carly.
Carly: Doctor, listen to me. Look, listen to me!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ric: Yeah, reschedule the deposition.
Alexis: Don't forget your gloves.
Ric: Yeah, and also clear my schedule for the rest of the day. I'm not coming back to the office. Probably never. Nothing, nothing. Thanks. Bye.
Alexis: All right, you're going to think I'm really brilliant, but I bought us a compass so we won't get lost.
Ric: Know how to read it?
Alexis: Sure I do. You just look at the arrows and they point in all different directions.
Ric: Mm-hmm.
Alexis: Why is this thing bobbing like that?
Ric: You need to hold it still. It always points north.
Alexis: I knew that.
Ric: Yeah, sure you did.
Alexis: Look, I'm a Cassadine. Cassadines don't camp, they don't go hiking, they don't roast marshmallows, no singing ""Kumbaya."" Why are you grinning?
Ric: Nothing. I just was imagining you and Helena roasting smokes.
Alexis: Let's get the girls.
Ric: Yeah, good idea.
[Knock on door]
Alexis: I'll get it.
Dara: Hi.
Alexis: Hi.
Dara: John Durant sent me. He's been trying to reach you. You've been ducking his phone calls.
Alexis: Oh, well, tell him I'm busy.
Dara: This is business.
Alexis: I checked my calendar. There's nothing that necessitates a court date against John Durant, thank God.
Dara: There's been a change in plans. You've been appointed to defend Manny Ruiz.
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Dillon: Mom, I am in college. I am a film student. I am not a babysitter.
Tracy: Think of it as a family obligation. You're going to be a supportive stepbrother.
Dillon: Oh, this is a low blow. You know that, right, even for you.
Tracy: Lulu is like fingernails on a blackboard. I am rapidly losing my sanity. I need you in this house to keep an eye on her.
Dillon: I am not going to be your spy.
Tracy: Hope you change your mind because I'm not paying for college unless you do.
Dillon: You. Emily, tell -- tell her that she's not going to get away with this. Go ahead.
Emily: Dillon, I'm sorry.
Dillon: Ok, all right, ok, here's, um -- you pay for my tuition, and then I pay you back whenever I can. How's that?
Emily: Lulu does need support.
Dillon: You're siding with my mom?
Emily: Her methods are wrong --
Tracy: Ok, thank you, Emily. Dillon, I'll have Alice make up your room.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jax: I'm glad you ran into me. I wanted to apologize to both of you for my behavior the other night. Fighting, you know, won't solve anything.
Nikolas: We both got a little heated. Whatever.
Jax: Yeah, perhaps we can all agree to, you know, resolve things in a more civilized manner in the future.
Nikolas: Sure. Sounds reasonable to me.
Jax: Ok. Well, enjoy your meal.
Nikolas: Do you want to leave?
Courtney: No, I don't. I don't want to hide from Jax.
Nikolas: Good, then I won't have to cancel those bowls of chili I just ordered.
Courtney: So, what are you up to today?
Nikolas: Oh, not too much. I have a few business meetings, that's it. Nothing too exciting. What about you?
Courtney: I figured I'd go up to Roselawn and visit with Carly.
Nikolas: Yeah? How is she?
Courtney: Hmm, she's pretty much acting like her old self again, ordering all the nurses around and, you know, still annoyed that she hasn't been released yet.
Nikolas: Mm-hmm.
[Phone rings]
Nikolas: Nikolas Cassadine. Yeah, that's why I told you to acquire the company. No. No, if it's an emergency, I trust that you can handle it. I can't fly to Europe. No. Well, you tell the C.E.O. that I'll come after the holidays. Right. Ok. All right, I'll fly there tonight, but you have to tell him that all business has to be completed before Christmas, ok? I have very special plans.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: That was an accident, Lainey. You guys saw that was an accident.
Dr. Kim: You wouldn't want your children to see you have that kind of mishap. I'm afraid it's further proof you're not ready to leave Roselawn.
Carly: He's acting like that's a huge disaster. It's a Christmas tree.
Lainey: You didn't mean to do it, but it shows how emotional you are.
Carly: Yes, I'm emotional! Is that so horrible?
Lainey: You need to gain your equilibrium, Carly. You came here to learn how to stand on your own two feet and not be dependent on anyone. Do you honestly feel like you're there yet?
Carly: I promised my boys that I would be home for Christmas, and I'm not going to disappoint them.
Lainey: I know. But the goal has always been to get you healthy. You lost sight of that and you tried to outsmart the system, and that set you back. Carly, do you agree to stay here?
Carly: I don't know. I'll think about it.
Lainey: Well, while you're thinking about it, try to focus on what's best for both you and your sons.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: So I'm just curious, I mean, are the Quartermaines treating Emily well?
Justus: Well, I mean, you know, they're feuding as usual and, you know, of course, Emily has to play peacekeeper.
Sonny: So they take advantage of her because she's too kind-hearted to say no.
Justus: You know, I thought -- I thought Emily liked it here.
Sonny: Yeah, she loved it here. You know, it's just that, I mean, Carly's coming home for the holidays, and there's no reason why Emily would stay here anymore.
Justus: You know, Carly's doing real well under Lainey's care.
Sonny: Lainey seems to be pretty much the only one that can handle her, right?
Justus: She's amazing at what she does. I mean, she's so, so compassionate, so understanding, and incredibly intuitive, you know?
Sonny: Are you -- you're starting to like her a little bit?
Justus: Well, I mean, what's not to like, you know?
Sonny: Yeah?
[Phone rings]
Justus: I got to go, man. I got to get these papers downtown --
Sonny: Oh, are you sure? All right.
Justus: Before they close for the holidays.
Sonny: All right, Merry Christmas.
Justus: Happy Holidays, man.
Sonny: All right.
[Ring]
Sonny: Yello?
Carly: Sonny, it's me. I can't come home for Christmas.
Sonny: What?
Carly: Lainey and Dr. Kim don't seem to think that I'm ready. Can you please tell Michael and Morgan that I'm really sorry, and will you make sure that they have a happy Christmas?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: No, I'm not representing Manny Ruiz. I refuse.
Dara: Look, I'm just the messenger. Apparently, the judge appointed you to defend him as punishment for the many contempt-of-court citations that you've been served with.
Alexis: Ruiz is psychotic.
Dara: Are you saying he doesn't deserve a defense?
Alexis: No, I'm not saying that. I'm saying that it's a conflict of interests because I was a victim in the Glencoe Tunnel crash.
Dara: The judge is confident that you can put aside any personal bias and act in Mr. Ruiz's best interests.
Alexis: Really? Really? And how did the judge come to that conclusion?
Dara: As I understand it, he's impressed with your sterling reputation. I also tend to think that he resents being called a ""fossilized blowhard.""
Alexis: Judge Bryant.
Dara: Yeah, he remembers you well, and this is nonnegotiable, this appointment. D.A. Durant told me to convey to you that either you represent him or you will be arrested yourself.
Ric: Oh, come on, Dara, this is clearly about ego. Durant wants a high-profile conviction, and then he wants to try to get the added glory of beating Alexis.
Dara: Ok, well, I'll see you in court.
Alexis: Oh --
Ric: Ridiculous.
Alexis: Oh, I got to figure a way out of this.
Ric: Judge Bryant. Isn't that the judge you also told --?
Alexis: I can -- I can fix this in a single visit to Manny.
Ric: Oh, no, no, no, I don't want you anywhere near that maniac.
Alexis: What's he going to do to me? He just had brain surgery; he's in the hospital.
Ric: Well, I'd rather you didn't find out what he might do, Alexis.
Alexis: No, no, Ric, please, just get the girls, meet me at the hospital. We'll go get the tree as soon as Manny requests a change of attorney.
Ric: Alexis --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Courtney: Hey.
Carly: Hey. Hi. Good to see you.
Courtney: Your new house is coming along, all right? All the furniture is almost there. The rest of it's coming soon.
Carly: Uh, Lainey and Dr. Kim don't want to let me out for Christmas.
Courtney: Oh, no.
Carly: Yeah.
Courtney: Carly, I'm sorry.
Carly: Dr. Kim's a little insulted. He says I've been bending the rules a little.
Courtney: Well, does Lainey agree with him?
Carly: Oh, she gave me a whole bunch of reasons to why she thinks I should stay at Roselawn, too.
Courtney: And do any of them make sense to you?
Carly: I'm not crazy anymore, and I'm real clear about not wanting to be dependent on Sonny or any other man.
Courtney: Yeah, well, I guess the doctors aren't convinced.
Carly: I could force the issue. They legally can't keep me here. But Dr. Kim and Lainey, they would push this on and on, and they would talk to Sonny and Lorenzo, and then they would try and tell me I should be here, so I might as well stick it out and finish this whole stupid thing, huh?
Courtney: Is there anything I can do?
Carly: Finish my house? Because I'm definitely going to be living there soon. And could you please spend Christmas with the boys, I mean, and fill in for me? Please, could you do that?
Courtney: Yeah, sure.
Carly: Well, are you sure?
Courtney: Yeah. No, no, of course.
Carly: But?
Courtney: Well, I have plans, but I can change them. It's fine.
Carly: If your plans are with Mike, bring him. I mean, he's the boys' grandfather, and Sonny would love to see him.
Courtney: Actually, um, it's Nikolas. I mean, we were planning to spend the day together and, you know, Nikolas and Sonny can't stand each other.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Emily: Oh, hi.
Nikolas: Hi. I just stopped by to drop off Lulu's Christmas present. I was going to come by tomorrow, but I'm going out of town, so I just --
Emily: Oh, that's considerate of you. Come on.
Lulu: Nikolas!
Nikolas: Hey.
Lulu: Hi.
Nikolas: Little sister, I brought you your Christmas present.
Lulu: Thanks.
Nikolas: You're welcome.
Lulu: What a perfect day to bring it by.
Nikolas: Mom's birthday.
Lulu: I always try to call, but I never get let through or anything, but --
Nikolas: Yeah, I know. Well, the nurses told me that they always get the cards that we send, and then the staff takes them and hangs them up all around the room.
Lulu: Mom has no idea what day it is.
Nikolas: I know. Still, I like to think that she can feel our love somehow, you know?
Lulu: Yeah.
Nikolas: Yeah.
Lulu: It's nice to think of it that way.
Nikolas: Yeah. Anyhow, I just thought that this would be an appropriate gift, given it's mom's birthday. Enjoy.
Lulu: Thank you.
Nikolas: You're welcome.
Lulu: Thank you so much.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sonny: Have a seat, buddy. I want to talk to you about something. Um, I spoke with your mother.
Michael: Is she coming home today?
Sonny: The doctors say she's not ready to leave. She's going to have to stay at Roselawn a little while longer.
Michael: It isn't fair.
Sonny: I know it isn't fair, and I'm sorry, your mom's sorry, and she wanted me to tell you that she's doing everything she can to get better.
Michael: Well, she was fine when she visited us earlier. I'll call the doctors and tell them.
Sonny: You're not going to call the doctors because it's the doctors' decision. I mean, your mom -- your mom just, you know, she doesn't want you to be sad about it because it's Christmas, a special day, and she wants us to have fun.
Michael: We don't even have a tree. We were going to wait for her.
Sonny: Yeah, I know. What do you want me to do? We love your mother, right? We love each other. We have to make the best of it, ok, because that's what your mom would want us to do.
Michael: Well, since mom's not coming home for Christmas, I got to get a special present, a surprise for both you and Morgan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Mr. Ruiz, my name is Alexis Davis. I'm an attorney. The judge has appointed me to defend you.
Manny: It's good to meet you, Ms. Davis.
Alexis: I'm going to be blunt. I think you're sick, I think you're evil, and I am thoroughly convinced of your guilt. D.A. Durant intends to obtain a death- penalty conviction against you, and I hope that he succeeds. You were responsible for a crash that nearly killed me and my newborn child, and I look forward to you being punished to the full extent of the law. Now, I assume that you will want to have me removed from your case. It won't be a problem. The judge will appoint another attorney. It will take another day.
Manny: I want you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Courtney: Hey. I just spoke with Carly.
Sonny: She's not going to be getting out for Christmas.
Courtney: Yeah, I know. She's pretty upset.
Sonny: Michael and Morgan, too. You know, what are we going to do?
Courtney: Well, you know, Carly wanted me to fill in for her for Christmas, if that's ok with you.
Sonny: Oh, the boys would love that. I'm cooking Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. Come by, we'll have a great time and everything.
Courtney: Um, actually, Nikolas and I have plans that night.
Sonny: Christmas day would be, you know, fine.
Courtney: Yeah, um, I told Nikolas that I'd spend Christmas with him, so I'd be bringing him with me.
Sonny: You know what? He took advantage of Emily and you, and I'm not going to have him in my house.
Courtney: Come on, Sonny, don't do that.
Sonny: Don't do what, Courtney?
Courtney: Put me in a position where I have to choose.
Sonny: Well, you don't have to choose. You go be with Nikolas, and me and the boys will be alone here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lainey: Do you still feel our decision to keep you here was unfair?
Carly: Yeah, I know it was.
Lainey: Carly, it's not appropriate to go through life breaking the rules and taking shortcuts. I'm hoping that you'll leave Roselawn with better options.
Carly: Lainey, if I would've followed the rules, I'd still be sitting in a trailer park in Florida.
Lainey: Are you happy with the choices you've made in your life so far?
Carly: Are you? I've made some really great choices and, you know what, I've made some really bad ones, but isn't that true for just about everyone, Lainey?
Lainey: I'm suggesting that --
Carly: Can we just stop playing games here? Can we? I'm being punished because I didn't work within the system. I don't think it's fair to punish my boys, too.
Lainey: I'm sorry about your children.
Carly: Yeah.
Lainey: Hopefully, Emily will be there to help out over the holidays.
Carly: I do not want Emily around Michael and Morgan, ok? She's already spent enough time as it is.
Carly: I don't want my boys loving Emily more than me! Do you understand?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lulu: So what is it?
Nikolas: I'm not telling you what it is.
Emily: Oh, come on, just a hint?
Nikolas: No, you can open it up tonight. How's that?
Lulu: Is it a C.D.?
Emily: A P.D.A.?
Lulu: Oh, it's keys to a new Porsche.
Nikolas: I guess you'll just have to be patient, now, won't you?
[Doorbell rings]
Lulu: What fun is that?
Michael: Emily.
Emily: Michael. What are you doing here?
Michael: Max drove me by and, well, since my mom's not going to be home for Christmas, my brother's going to be really sad, so can you please come back, just for Christmas? Please?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alexis: Why do you want me to defend you when you know I believe you're guilty?
Manny: Because I know I did terrible things.
Alexis: It's a little late for remorse.
Manny: I didn't have any. I wanted to hurt people. But the doctors did this brain operation, and now everything's different.
Alexis: How is it different?
Manny: It's like someone else did those crimes. I mean, I know I did them, but it feels like it wasn't me.
Alexis: It's a little late for the insanity defense. It's not going to work.
Manny: I don't want one. And I'm not trying to pull any tricks.
Alexis: What do you want, then?
Manny: Just to tell people I'm sorry for what I did.
Alexis: So you're having some sort of epiphany, is that it?
Manny: Look, I don't know where this is going, and I don't know why they did this brain operation if they just want to kill me, anyway.
Alexis: I'll be right back. I've just been in to see Manny Ruiz. Is it possible that his criminal behavior was caused by a brain anomaly?
Patrick: There was a physical reason for his violence and aggressiveness. The problem's been solved.
Robin: So from a medical standpoint, he is a different person than he was before.
Alexis: So he no longer has any criminal intent?
Robin: That's right, and he shouldn't be held responsible for the crimes that he did prior to the surgery.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carly: My kids mean more to me than anything in the world. You asked me if I was happy with the decisions that I've made. My biggest regrets are the mistakes that I've made as a mother. There you go.
Lainey: Every mother makes mistakes.
Carly: Yeah, well, Lainey, mine have been whoppers, starting with the time I had postpartum depression and I left Michael for a month.
Lainey: Postpartum depression is a medical condition.
Carly: I left my son. I left my son. And now I've left my children again because I'm stuck in here, and Emily is taking my place.
Lainey: The boys know Emily's not their mother.
Carly: Oh, come on. Emily is patient and Emily is kind and Emily is sweet and Emily doesn't raise her voice. Emily can sew. Did you see the pilgrim costume she made for Morgan at thanksgiving? If I would've done that, it would've looked like a potato sack. Tell me what child wouldn't rather have Emily as a mother than me. Who?
Lainey: Ok, Carly, ok. So you've admitted your shortcomings as a mother. Great. Tell me what your strengths are.
Carly: I'm -- I'm strong, I'm resilient, and I'm enthusiastic, and every time the boys and I are together, we always laugh.
Lainey: Carly, these are wonderful qualities, and they're ones that you can work on. A full recovery is the best gift you can give your sons.
Carly: I just hope it's not too late.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Courtney: So what are you saying, Sonny? What, if I'm with Nikolas, I'm not welcome in your home?
Sonny: Yeah.
Courtney: Nikolas is the man that I'm with now.
Sonny: Nikolas is a spoiled rich kid who doesn't care about anybody but himself.
Courtney: That is not true.
Sonny: Courtney, Emily was raped. All she needed was sympathy and support. Did Nikolas help out his wife? No. Why? Um, maybe it was too much trouble? So he ditches Emily and he moves on, and you welcome him with open arms, Courtney.
Courtney: You don't even know what you're talking about.
Sonny: I don't know what I'm talking about? It's the facts.
Michael: Hello.
Courtney: Hi, sweetie.
Michael: I brought my Christmas surprise.
Emily: Hi.
Courtney: Hi.
Emily: Courtney.
Michael: Yeah, Emily said that she'd stay for Christmas.
Sonny: Right.
Michael: So we can decorate the tree and surprise Morgan.
Sonny: You ok with this?
Emily: Yeah, I'm thrilled to be here. I can't think of a nicer way to spend Christmas than with the three of you.
Michael: This is going to be cool.
Emily: All right, so where should we put the tree?
Sonny: Right about over here.
Emily: Ok.
Sonny: All right.
Emily: Good idea. Did you get the ornaments?
Michael: Yeah, they're right in the living room.
Sonny: Ok, well, let's get over here then, right?
Emily: I think we should put the breakable ones up high, huh, so Morgan doesn't hurt himself.
Sonny: Yeah, you know what? You actually are a pretty good brother. A little bit. I mean, you know --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Courtney: Sorry I'm late.
Nikolas: Oh, that's ok.
Courtney: You ready to go to the airport?
Nikolas: Yeah, I'm all set. Thanks for driving me.
Courtney: I'm just being selfish. I want to spend every last minute with you until you leave.
Nikolas: How was Carly?
Courtney: Yeah, not so good.
Nikolas: No? You mean she wasn't happy about being stuck at Roselawn for the holidays?
Courtney: How'd you know?
Nikolas: I took a present over to Lulu at the Quartermaines', and Michael stopped by to ask Emily if she'd come back for Christmas.
Courtney: Yeah, that's why I was late. I told Carly that I would fill in for her over Christmas, and I went over to Sonny's to tell him, and then Michael showed up with Emily, so I guess they're all set. You know, Sonny and the boys don't need me now that Emily's back.
Nikolas: Whatever. Well, I just get you all to myself, then.
Courtney: Yeah?
Nikolas: Yeah.
Courtney: You sure this is ok?
Nikolas: Yes.
Courtney: You don't want to include any family or anything?
Nikolas: Family? We are including family, right here. I'll be home tomorrow, ok?
Courtney: I can't wait. You better sleep on the plane, so you're ready for the tree-trimming.
Nikolas: Amongst other things.
Courtney: Mm-hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: I can do what you want, but it won't be cheap.
Jax: Money's no object, as long as it's taken care of.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dillon: You know, the idea, generally, is to wait until Christmas.
Lulu: What are you, the present police? Oh, my God, I can't believe Nikolas remembered.
Dillon: What?
Lulu: When I was 5, I asked Santa for a real diamond necklace, and I was bummed when I didn't get it. My mom said I was too young, but when I was older Santa would bring me a real diamond. And my brothers always kidded me every year, asking me if I wanted real diamonds. And now I got one, on my mom's birthday. You probably think I'm a geek.
Dillon: No. I think your mom would be happy you finally got your diamond.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Robin: You're doing well. Blood pressure is good, vitals are strong. Just keep resting and I'll be back soon to check in on you.
Manny: Thank you, doctor.
Patrick: Even murderers get to bask in the famous bedside manner of Dr. Scorpio.
Robin: If Manny's violent behavior was caused by the brain anomaly, he's not responsible for his crimes and, therefore, he deserves a chance to start over.
Patrick: It's a pattern with you, isn't it, almost a personal crusade.
Robin: What's that supposed to mean?
Patrick: Well, you couldn't save Jason's life. Now you're trying to compensate by saving Manny.
Robin: Well, at least I care. You don't, and that's why no matter how gifted a technician you are, you will never be a great doctor.
Patrick: Watch and see.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dara: Hey, hey, hey. I take it you've been consulting with your client?
Alexis: If you're referring to Manny Ruiz, yes, I've paid him a visit.
Dara: Well, your next one will be at Pentonville. Durant wants to have him transferred to the prison infirmary ASAP.
Alexis: Yeah, well, that's not going to happen, nor is a hearing or an arraignment until my client is ready.
Dara: I'm not sure that was the response Durant was expecting.
Alexis: I'm sure it wasn't. I'm sure he wanted me to go through the motions so that he could give him a death-penalty bounce. He should know that there are circumstances mitigating against a capital conviction.
Dara: Durant's going to hate this.
Alexis: Good. I hope he chokes on it. He's the one who wanted me on this case. Well, now I'm on it, so now it's my duty to see that he gets due diligence. I'm a defense attorney, so it's also my duty to see that he gets acquitted.
Dara: Ok, Alexis, it's your career. If you want to throw it away by defending a wall-crawling nut job, go right ahead, it's your choice.
Ric: Hey. What happened to your plan of ditching Manny as a client?
Alexis: He won't release me. There also may be something to this. I have looked over medical records. This is a very interesting legal situation. He may, in fact, not be guilty.
Ric: Are you serious?
Alexis: I can't talk about it now. I have a hearing; I have a deadline on an O.S.C. I've got to --
Ric: Oh, no, no, no, wait a minute, wait a minute. You asked me -- rephrase that -- you insisted that I clear my calendar and that I reschedule my depositions so that we can go get the tree. Now you're going to work --
Alexis: I know. I have no choice. Honey, mommy is so sorry. I've got to work. Is it ok if we go do this tomorrow?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[""Silent night"" plays]
Carly: Look at us, Sonny. We're together. It's Christmas. We're happy, we're healthy.
Sonny: We got a lot to be thankful for, buddy, ok? You know that, right?
Michael: Yes, I do. I think Morgan wants to see the tree.
Carly: Well, I think we can make that happen. Come on, baby. Look at that. Whoa. Come on. Come on.
Sonny: You see this snowflake right here, buddy? A million of those make a snowball, and one of these days I'm going to teach you how to throw a snowball, and you can hit your mom on the face.
Michael: And this is Santa. We may even get to see him on Christmas Eve.
Sonny: Aww.
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Michael: And -- did you get that done? That's perfect.
Sonny: That's perfect?
Michael: We did a good job.
Sonny: No, yeah, you did a good job, buddy.
Michael: I'm going to go get Morgan.
Sonny: Ok.
Emily: Ok, good idea.
Sonny: Oh. It would've been a very lonely Christmas here without you.
Emily: Mm-hmm, well, the truth is I'd rather be here with you and Michael and Morgan than at the Quartermaines' refereeing their squabbles.
Sonny: You've made Michael and Morgan very happy.
Michael: See that tree, Morgan? Isn't it the best tree that you've ever seen?
Emily: Hi, guys. Look, Morgan, look at the snowflake. Look how beautiful that is, huh?
Sonny: Like that?
Emily: You see? You like the sparkles? You love them.
Sonny: Yeah.
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Monica: It is hospital tradition.
Georgie: It's really not that bad.
Alexis: Mommy is forced to construct a defense for Manny Ruiz.
Ric: Didn't mommy say that she wasn't going to work today?
Courtney: Nikolas has very special plans for me.
Robin: Good morning. Sorry to disturb you, but I need Jason's help.","Alexis and Ric start to head out to cut down a live Christmas tree, but they are interrupted with news that Alexis has been assigned to Manny's case. Dillon is kicked out of the dorm thanks to Tracy's failure to pay his dorm fee so that he will be forced to come home and watch Lulu for her. Manny appears repentant over his actions. Jax apologizes to Nik and Courtney. The doctors oppose Carly's plan to check herself out of Roselawn. Sonny queries Justus about how the Quartermaines are treating Emily. Carly's family learns she can't come home for Christmas. Nik runs into Emily when he drops off Lulu's gift on Laura's birthday. Alexis is stunned to find out that Manny really has changed. Carly says she wants Emily no where near her kids, and Sonny refuses to let Nik come to the house with Courtney. Michael gets Emily to spend Christmas with Sonny and the kids. Alexis decides to win.",summ_screen
"Gus: Drop it, drop it! Put the gun down! Put it down!
Harley: No, no, no, Gus, don't. He's your son.
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Beth: I can't forget this, credit cards and checkbook. Okay. Lizzie, where are you? I'm waiting. I don't want us to miss our flight. Call me. Alan, I thought you were at the office.
Alan: Well, I came back, to check on you and to see how our little mother to be is doing.
Beth: I'm fine, just fine.
Alan: Are you hungry? Because I could have cook make you two something very special.
Beth: Ah, no, no, thank you. But I'm meeting Lizzie for lunch. In fact, she should be here any minute.
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Lizzie: You lost Jonathan and you lost your grandchild, and you could blame me, but you don't. Instead, you've been really supportive. Thank you so much for that. Ohhhh!
Reva: Lizzie, I'm so, so sorry, Lizzie. Oh, honey. So, so sorry Lizzie, but I didn't have a choice. Jonathan, it's me. I did what you asked me to.
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Daisy: Harley said this would be just like school, but I feel like all I ever do is clean.
Ashlee: Would you hurry up. Hannigan will be back any second, and she takes our TV privileges away again.
Daisy: What do you think is going on out there?
Ashlee: Oh, I don't know. I think it's better not to know.
Daisy: Unless it has something to do with Coop, right?
Ashlee: Would you stop it.
Daisy: Well, you kissed him. A bridge has been crossed.
Ashlee: There is no bridge!
Daisy: He's your teacher. It's like a great, big bridge and you totally crossed it.
Ashlee: Hey! Hey! How is vent boy?
Daisy: Vent boy and I are playing it cool.
Ashlee: Ah, hmm. Is that what you call staring into a vent all day, hoping that he might slip you a note?
Daisy: That makes it sound so juvenile.
Ashlee: We're in juvie.  Laughs 
Daisy: Well, it's more than that, okay. Oh, my God, what is that? Um, I hope it's not...
Juvie guard: Stay in your room, ladies, stay in your room until further notice.
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Harley: Gus, this boy is your son.
Gus: What is this?
Harley: It's true.
Rafe: What the hell are you trying to pull?
Harley: Who's your mother?
Rafe: None of your damn business.
Harley: What is your mother's name?
Gus: Natalia?
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Leah: Check it out, new phones.
Rick: Do you like it?
Mel: You bought her a new cell phone?
Rick: Yes.
Mel: She just got a new cell phone.
Rick: You didn't tell me that.
Leah: Not the one I wanted. Divorce isn't so bad-- you get all this good stuff. What?
Rick: Honey, I didn't exactly just buy you that cell phone.
Leah: As a bribe, I know, you did it because you're a good dad.
Rick: Well, I'm glad you think that today.
Leah: I think it most of the time.
Rick: Well, okay.
Leah: Well, almost.
Rick: What is it now, what happened? What happened?
Mel: Do you have something to say?
Leah: Well, I was just wondering about my new little sister. I'm sorry, Mom.
Rick: Well, what would you like to know?
Leah: Where is she going to live?
Rick: I don't know. We haven't really worked those details out yet.
Leah: But you're going to. Mom's helping.
Mel: I will only help if they need it. If Beth and Rick can't come to an agreement on their own.
Leah: This is too weird. You guys being friends and you being dad's lawyer?
Mel: Oh, there's nothing weird about it. There is a very big reason that we have to be civil.
Leah: We should do something special for Father's Day coming up.
Rick: Oh, honey, no, you don't have to spoil your dad.
Leah: I want to. Next year I'm going to have to share you with some new chickie, and maybe Beth.
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Alan: Beth, have you seen my checkbook?
Beth: No.
Alan: Well, Elizabeth is probably avoiding you because she doesn't want to see me.
Beth: No. She would call. We definitely said that we were going to do this.
Alan: About this decision you've made, Beth, I really wish that you would consult me before you make plans to have lunch with Elizabeth.
Beth: Having lunch with my daughter, I wasn't aware I needed a hall pass.
Alan: Don't you understand? During this special time in our life, I just want to be with you, that's all.
Beth: Alan, and I love being with you, too. I love that we spent yesterday together and most of this morning together. I, I,... but you really shouldn't be neglecting the office so much.
Alan: You and our baby are the only thing in the world that are important to me right now. Not my work.
Beth: And I appreciate that, I do, but don't overdue it, you know. We all need a little ""me"" time now and then.
Alan: Where are you and Elizabeth planning to have lunch?
Beth: Um, I don't know, why?
Alan: Well, I need to tell Bruno so he can come by and pick you up after lunch.
Beth: Well, thank you, but I'm going to drive myself.
Alan: No, no, no. That's not going to work. Because, you see, I've made an appointment for us to have a tour this afternoon at Gamsey Academy.
Beth: Gamsey-- the boarding school?
Alan: Yes. I think it would be a perfect place for our child to go to.
Beth: She's not even born yet!
Alan: Those waiting lists now are obscene, Beth, and I...
Beth: No. No. We've got time. I don't know how long I'm going to be with Lizzie, and you're just going to have to reschedule.
Alan: Reschedule? Beth, you don't understand...
Beth: No, Alan, please, please. I'm sure that it's a wonderful school. But I, I need this time with my daughter. I haven't seen much of her lately, and it's really upsetting me. Please, do this for me. Do this for the baby, hmm? Please...
Alan: All right, I'll see what I can do.
Beth: Now, no need for you to stay here and baby-sit me. You go back to the office.
Alan: Beth...
Beth: No. I will see you later. Lizzie! We need to get a move on here.
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 Cell phone rings 
Reva: You okay? Are you okay, sweetie? Are you okay? I hope so. You know what? You can think of this as a nap. I wish somebody would force me to rest. I just don't sleep anymore. I've just got too much on my mind, rolling around inside my head. I'm worried about my health, whether my cancer is going to come back. Am I going to raise enough money? Are Marah and Shayne okay? Is Jonathan and Sarah... don't you worry, you're going to be fine. You don't get seasick, do you? Oh, I hope not. Me, I love the water. You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking that when we get back into town, we're going to do something fun, you know. Go on a spa day or something. But I just-- I need you to run this one little errand for me first, and the... oh, come on! Come on! She's not going to stay unconscious forever. Where are you?
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Harley: Raphael is your son with Natalia. Come here, sit.
Gus: I don't want to sit. How long have you known about this?
Harley: I just found out.
Gus: I have a son. I have a son.
Harley: I'm sorry you had to find out like this.
Gus: I could have shot him. How could Natalia not tell me about it?
Harley: She was scared.
Gus: Of what?
Harley: I think of you. You know, for so long it's just been her and the boy, and now suddenly you're here, and I don't think she knew what to do. I don't know, honey. I don't know why she didn't tell you. Does it matter?
Gus: I think it matters.
Harley: You can be mad at her later, okay? It's not going to change anything. You have a son.
Gus: How did you find out about this?
Harley: Remy.
Gus: Remy?
Harley: He was upset. He didn't mean to say it, it was just an accident.
Gus: She'd be more comfortable telling a complete stranger than confiding in me? Are you looking for somebody? Looking for our son, perhaps?
Natalia: Does Rafe know? Did you tell him?
Harley: He was here.
Natalia: Oh, God. He must be so confused. It should have come from me.
Harley: I don't think he even processed it.
Natalia: No, I have to find him. I have to...
Gus: Natalia, excuse me. I need to hear these words, I need to hear it come out of your mouth.
Natalia: I'm sorry, Nick.
Gus: You're sorry? How could you keep my son from me?
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Leah: If you don't feel like talking, you could just give me your credit card.
Rick: What? For what? I just-- would you just quit spending. What do you want it for?
Leah: To get you a Father's Day present.
Rick: I told you-- oh, she's real trouble, real trouble.
Mel: It might be cheaper to talk.
Rick: Yeah, you're probably right. Okay. This is it, honey, the truth about Beth is that I just don't know.
Leah: But you and Beth were together?
Rick: Yes, but... well, now she's living with Alan.
Leah: Are they married?
Rick: Well, they used to be married. And now they're-- they're thinking about it-- it's just -- honey, I really-- it's...
Leah: Complicated.
Rick: ...Complicated, thank you. It's complicated. Look, it doesn't matter, okay? No one is going to come in between us or take our time away from each other because you're my little princess, and that's going to stay the same.
Leah: Okay. I'm still getting you a Father's Day present.
Rick: Honey, I told you I don't want one.
Leah: Dad, you're wardrobe is horrendous.
Rick: I know, I've been told.
Leah: Well, mine is, too. Maybe you could...
Rick: Your turn.
Mel: Okay. All right. But you know the rules, okay?
Leah: I know the rules, thank you.
Mel: Bye, baby.
Rick: Bye, honey.
Leah: Love you guys. Love you.
Mel: Love you.
Rick: What?
Mel: Do you think she's really that adjusted?
Rick: No, but what are we going to do, encourage here to be angry and nasty towards me?
Mel: No. We just have to watch her.
Rick: And I need to spend a lot more time with her.
Mel: And stop giving her the credit card.
Rick: You're the one who gave her the credit card.
Mel: I know. You usually do, though.
Rick: I'm not going to spoil her anymore, I promise.
Mel: Sorry about putting words in your mouth about Beth, you know, if you guys are together or...
Rick: We're not together. It's not happening. I don't have a future with her. She's moved on.
Mel: So Alan is a real threat then?
Rick: He's a threat when it comes to the child, yeah.
Mel: He's not going to rest until you're out of the picture.
Rick: Well, that's not going to happen.
Mel: Maybe not. Only if you're willing to fight dirty.
Alan: Are you prepared to fight dirty, Rick?
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Leah: Hi, Beth.
Beth: Hey, Leah.
Leah: I hope that's decaf.
Beth: Yeah, it is.
Leah: You don't have to be nervous around me. I'm handling it.
Beth: Oh.
Leah: I know it's weird, you breaking up my father's marriage and all.
Beth: Leah, I really don't think this is something you...
Leah: And now you've got my little sister in there. Busy year, huh?
Beth: Okay, you're angry, and I understand why you would be, but I'm not sure that this is something that you and I should get into.
Leah: You better let my father see her.
Beth: I would never keep your father from his daughter.
Leah: And what about Alan Spaulding?
Beth: Listen, sweetie...
Leah: Don't call me sweetie. I'm not your sweetie, got it?
Beth: I never meant to hurt you or your mother.
Leah: Yeah, whatever. Is this just a recent thing, or have you been after my father for years?
Beth: Your father and I are friends. We have been for a long time.
Leah: Friends don't sleep with one another.
Beth: It's complicated. I don't expect you to understand it.
Leah: No, I totally get it. You just want Alan Spaulding's money, but you just want my dad. There's a name for people like that.
Beth: Have you been talking to your mother?
Leah: I don't need my mother to tell me what you are. You better let my father see my new sister. You'll never be as good as a parent as he is.
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Reva: Be very careful with her. Tell him I'll be there as soon as I can. There is something I have to take care of first.
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Daisy: Is it you?
Rafe: Yeah.
Daisy: Are you okay?
Rafe: I guess.
Daisy: Because-- I mean-- were you just in the conference room? Something is going on-- we heard this--
Rafe: Drop it. Okay.
Daisy: Okay. It's good to hear your voice.
Rafe: Yours, too.
Daisy: Bad day?
Rafe: The worst.
Daisy: That's saying a lot in this place. I mean, I know it couldn't possibly be worse than sloppy Joe Saturday. I don't think my stomach will ever be quite the same.
Rafe: Hey, this place will get into your head, here.
Daisy: Everyone? Am I included?
Rafe: Not, not you.
Daisy: Well, things can actually be worse.
Rafe: How?
Daisy: It could be sloppy Joe Saturday again.
Rafe: There is one good thing about being here.
Daisy: What?
Rafe: You.
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Natalia: I need to find him. I need to find him.
Gus: You need to talk to me first. Then you go talk to him.
Natalia: I'm the only person that he trusts. I know he acts tough, but he's just a kid.
Gus: Well, I don't think he believed anything that she said.
Natalia: Really?
Gus: But I do, so I think you should talk to me. I think I deserve at least that.
Natalia: Yes, you probably do.
Gus: I have a son. You don't think I deserve to know that?
Natalia: I wanted to tell you. I would have told you when I found out I was pregnant, but I didn't know where you were. I didn't know why you left.
Gus: That's not true. I think you had a pretty good idea where I was.
Natalia: You didn't say good- bye, Nick. You were my whole world and you didn't even say good-bye to me.
Gus: I couldn't say good-bye to you.
Natalia: See, I don't understand that. Because when you say you love someone...
Gus: I was going after the man that killed my father, okay? If I had looked at you even one time, in your eyes, I wouldn't have been able to do that. But you could have found me, you could have told me. You could have let me know.
Natalia: I didn't know where you were. I didn't know what to do. We were kids. I didn't want to have a baby on my own.
Gus: If I had known, I wouldn't have left. I'd have married you. I would have stayed for you and our child.
Natalia: It was a long time ago.
Gus: So you raised him all by yourself?
Natalia: I did my best. He's a really good kid. Even though...
Gus: I'm sure you did everything that you could.
Natalia: I tried. He's had a lot to deal with.
Gus: Because he didn't have a father.
Natalia: No, I don't use that as a crutch. Rafe and I got by, just the two of us.
Gus: I would have liked to have been there for the both of you.
Natalia: What's done is done, so. He is my family, just me and him and I will do anything to make him happy.
Harley: I should go.
Gus: No, no. I want you to stay here.
Harley: No. You guys need to talk alone. I'm going to find Daisy, and I will say good-bye to her, okay?
Gus: You gonna tell her?
Harley: No. I'll tell her what you want me to tell her.
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Alan: You know, Rick, you amaze me, you impregnate my wife.
Rick: Ex-wife.
Mel: Just ignore him.
Alan: And yet you're sitting there with the one woman who's heart you broke. Mel, how do you deal with that?
Rick: Drop dead, Alan.
Alan: No. Let the lady answer.
Mel: The lady's about to come over there and pop you in the mouth if you don't shut up.
Alan: I don't blame you for being angry. I understand that. But it shouldn't be directed at me.
Mel: Rick and I will always be family. We share a daughter.
Alan: Ah yes. By the way, how is Leah taking the news about your bastard child, Rick?
Mel: Don't, don't let him get to you.
Alan: Tell her she has nothing to worry about, she won't have to fight for your attention because Beth and I aren't going to let you anywhere near our child.
Rick: Oh, our child? That's my child...
Alan: So you can go on living your life with Leah, your little son Jude, the other bastard child of yours.
Mel: You know what? That's it. That's it. Let's go. He's not worth it.
Rick: I would turn around if I were you, there is a stench back there.
Mel: Oh, hi, Reva.
Reva: Well, there's the skunk.
Alan: Not you.
Reva: Yes, it's me, and don't think you can run me off the way you did Rick and Mel.
Alan: Why would I want to? You always brighten up my day, Reva.
Reva: That's good. Oh, good. Oops! Is it a little hot down there? I hope I didn't burn your boys.
Alan: I should call the cops.
Reva: Yes, call them. So I can tell them what a liar and thief you are!
Alan: I don't know what you're talking about, Reva.
Reva: You know that big old check you wrote to me for cancer research? Well, guess what, it's still bouncing.
Alan: That's impossible.
Reva: Stealing from cancer patients, how much lower can you get?
Alan: There must be an accounting error of some of kind. I can explain it.
Reva:  Laughs  Do you hear this man? You all know who this is, right? The great Alan Spaulding! Does anybody believe a word that's coming out of his mouth! All together now, no! Thank you. And good night.  Laughs 
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Gus: We made a child together.
Natalia: That's something, huh? I can't believe you know.
Gus: Does it feel like a relief? You kept it a secret for such a long time.
Natalia: Years.
Gus: When you first came here...
Natalia: I didn't know what I was going to do. I just wanted to see you. I wanted to see what you were like. I wanted to see what your life was like. And then I saw that you were happy with Harley and you had a family of your own. And I don't want to ruin that. But I also don't want to hurt Rafe. He comes first.
Gus: Of course. I understand. How old is he? What is he, like 15?
Natalia: He turned 16 on April 5th.
Gus: Wow! Does he like baseball?
Natalia: Cubbies, all the way.
Gus: That's amazing. Wow, we missed so many games. Does he-- does he know anything about me at all?
Natalia: He knows that I loved you with all my heart, and that if you could have been there, you would have.
Gus: We have so much catching up to do.
Natalia: We will. I'll show you everything. I'll show you his report cards and pictures and the famous turkey ashtray he made me from playdough. I know it can't make up for everything you've lost, but it's something. Here. He was just a day old.
Gus: Look at that hair. That's a lot of hair.
Natalia: He was beautiful, wasn't he? Seven pounds, three ounces, Rafael Joseph Rivera.
Gus: Joseph, was that after my dad?
Natalia: I wanted him to have something of papa, something that couldn't be taken away.
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Daisy: Did you fall asleep?
Rafe: Yeah-- I mean, you know, I was thinking.
Daisy: What are you thinking about?
Rafe: Honestly? About leaving this place and never looking back.
Daisy: Oh.
Rafe: You want to come with me?
Daisy: Where we going?
Guard: Hey Chico, have you ever wondered what a real jail cell is like? You should have thought of that before you grabbed at my gun. What are you looking at?
Rafe: Nothing. Let's go.
 Knock on the door 
Daisy: Ah, just a minute. Okay.
Harley: Hi, sweetie.
Daisy: Harley, you still here?
Harley: Yes. Yes, but, actually, I was just coming to say good-bye to my beautiful little girl.
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Alan: You never made it to Company.
Beth: You followed me?
Alan: Yes, I was going to join you and Elizabeth.
Beth: After I asked you not to?
Alan: Where did you go, Beth?
Beth: You know, Alan, I am starting to feel like a prisoner in this house.
Alan: Did you see Elizabeth? Was she sober?
Beth: I didn't meet her. And you know something, I didn't even speak to her.
Alan: Who did you meet?
Beth: Alan, you're smothering me! You're as obsessed with this baby as you were with Lizzie's! I need some time. There, I said it.
Alan: Smothering you? I'm sorry you feel that way, Beth. I only want what's best for you and the baby, that's all.
Beth: I know, I know that you do and I know that you mean well, but I just need a little space sometimes. You know, I was going to, I was going to take up painting again, so I could relax, but that would actually require you doing something without me, something away from me.
Alan: I know what's going on here, Beth.
Beth: What?
Alan: You're frustrated with Elizabeth, and you're taking it out on me.
Beth: Wha... yeah, yeah, Alan, that's it.
Alan: What's this? Where are you going, Beth?
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Natalia: Gus.
Gus: This place is terrible. You know, my father, he would have loved to have had a grandson.
Natalia: Even one with a record?
Gus: He really liked you.
Natalia: Oh, I was a little girl.
Gus: He would have been proud, though, of the name.
Natalia: I did it for him, but mostly I did it for you. I'm glad it makes you happy. You are happy, aren't you? You are happy, aren't you?
Gus: About the name, yeah.
Natalia: No, no, no. I mean about all of it.
Gus: Um... mostly I'm in shock. Right now, you know.
Natalia: Yeah.
Gus: I never thought I'd have a kid. And now I have one, and he doesn't even know who I am. He probably hates his father.
Natalia: I hope you don't hate me.
Gus: I could never hate you, never. It's a lot to think about, you know. Can I keep this?
Natalia: Yeah.
Gus: Okay. Thank you.
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Rick: Listen, I really appreciate everything you're doing for me.
Mel: Well, you and I being friends can only be good for our daughter, right?
Rick: Good for us, too. You know something, I think that our daughter is pretty well- adjusted, we might be doing a good job.
Mel: I hope so. You know, and I hope that you'll do whatever it takes to make sure that little baby grows up normal.
Rick: Listen, I am going to fight Alan Spaulding with everything that I have.
Mel: Good, good. Because he's going to drudge up everything he can from the past.
Rick: That's okay. Let him do it. I'm an open book.
Mel: All your, you know, your drug dependency, all your affairs with Blake and Harley and Beth, and then every time you've been suspended from the hospital, and the list goes on.
Rick: Okay, we don't have to list everything.
Mel: You did it.
Rick: I know. But, you know something, Alan has much more skeletons in his closet than I do.
Mel: Good attitude, but you're not just fighting Alan.
Rick: What do you mean?
Mel: If you're going to fight for custody, you've got to be willing to nail Beth, too.
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Beth: I was going to tell you.
Alan: There is no time like the present.
Beth: I'm going to see Mindy in Paris.
Alan: Mindy Lewis? Why would you do that?
Beth: Because she's my friend. And I need some time away.
Alan: Then why didn't you tell me this?
Beth: Oh, well, I did. I just did, now.
Alan: And Elizabeth was taking you to the airport?
Beth: Yes.
Alan: But she saw the light and brought you and our baby back home with me.  Laughs 
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Reva: It's going to be okay, Lizzie. Everything is going to be okay.
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Daisy: I'm sure that whatever is bugging you at work, it will be okay?
Harley: Oh, yeah, work, that will be fine.
Daisy: Does this involve Gus?
Harley: Um... yes, actually it does, yes.
Daisy: Is he okay?
Harley: You know, sweetie, Gus and I have been together a long time. And we always get through stuff. No matter how tough it is, we always get through. And we will this time.
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Natalia: Excuse me, I'm looking for my son, Rafael Rivera. He's not in his room.
Guard: Rivera's in a holding cell at the police station.
[NEXT_ON]
Mallet: I am not a contract killer, do you understand me. I'm a cop.
Dinah: Who does he expect you to kill?
Griggs: You have no idea the plans I have for you.
Mallet: I just don't want anybody I care about to get hurt.
Natalia: Rafe found out about Gus because of you, Remy.
Gus: Look at me, I'm talking to you.
Rafe: I'm not your freaking son!",Gus and Rafe are stunned when Harley blurts out that they are father and son to keep Gus from shooting Rafe for holding a gun on the guard who has been hassling him. Reva manages to do what Jonathan asked of her and later some of Jonathan's men come to take Lizzie away on a ship. Rafe doesn't be live that Gus is his father and is taken to his room where he tells Daisy she is the only person he trusts inside juvenile hall and he was planning to escape when the guard caught him. Gus admits to Natalia that if he had known he had a son all those years ago he wouldn't have left her and they could have gotten married. Alan catches Beth trying to leave and she begs him to allow her to spend time alone with Lizzie. Natalia is told by a guard that Rafe was transferred to jail and Gus walks into jail to try to help his very scared son.,summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
Lizzie: She went to a fertility clinic. I know that you don't want to believe me...
Ava: Get out!
Lizzie: That's what I'm trying to do! Good luck today.
Billy: If the wedding is off, you are going to be needed. You're going to stay.
Bill: We are still going to do this. I am not giving this up.
Minister: I now pronounce you husband and wife.  Applause 
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Rick: Hello? Hey, Dad. Yeah, same to you. Same to you. Uh... am I ready? Well, that depends on what you mean by ready. Um, I went out and got a couple of things, but, quite honestly, Dad, I'm not really feeling up to it this year. So I'm just thinking about heading back to the house and making a few phone calls, so... I... I know. I know, Dad. You don't have to tell me. I know it's a tradition. But what's the sense-- it just seems a little crazy to throw a big Bauer barbecue when I'm the only Bauer left, doesn't it? Dad, making me feel guilty is not going to work, okay, so just do me a favor-- it's not the end of the world not having a barbecue. Just say hi to Michelle and Danny for me and give everybody my love, okay? I wish I could talk longer. I'm really actually supposed to meet somebody here in a few minutes. I love you, too, Dad. Happy anniversary.
Beth: It's the barbecue...
Rick: I guess that says everything right there, doesn't it?
Beth: I don't-- I don't want to do this today. This is the day that you look forward to all year around. It's always really special.
Rick: No. Last year it was special.
Beth: Yes, it was.
Rick: You tried to tell me, but I just didn't want to listen. I knew it, Beth. I knew it was over. So don't feel bad about anything.
Beth: I'm sorry.
Rick: Hey, we made it a year, right? Maybe that's all it was meant to be.
Beth: We tried to go back in time... it didn't work.
Rick: We need to move on.
Beth: Yeah, we do need to move on. I should go.
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Lizzie: Clipping coupons. Has it really come to that?
Alan: It's a very interesting article here.
Lizzie: Have you seen Mom? We have some things to do.
Alan: Things to do? It's the Fourth of July, I would think you would be running off to the Bauer barbecue.
Lizzie: I was thinking about starting a new tradition: The Spaulding picnic.
Alan: Hmm.
Lizzie: But we have to have Mom there, so...
Alan: Well, she said she has something to do. Besides, Rick's back in town, you know.
Lizzie: Yeah, but, they're over, so...
Alan: Well, I don't know about that. She struggled with this, and after all, she does care about him a lot.
Lizzie: What if he fights for her? I mean, it is their anniversary, and she could get all emotional.
Alan: If it's meant to be, she'll come back.
Lizzie: But she's happiest with you.
Alan: Look, things that are supposed to work out, work out.
Lizzie:  Sighs  Did you get that one from Gus?
Alan: Their marriage was never a real marriage, Elizabeth, you know that.
Lizzie: Yeah. Well, there are a lot of unreal marriages in Springfield.
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 Knock on the door 
Bill: Hey.
Ava: You don't have to knock.
Bill: Uh, do you want to come down and eat?
Ava: You didn't come to bed.
Bill: I had a lot of work to do.
Ava: I waited for you.
Bill: Yeah, well, you know, I think I'm just going to keep the room that I've been using for a while. I think that's what we're going to do.
Ava: But what about...
Bill: I mean, we'll still go downstairs and eat breakfast together and take all of our meals together. And if anyone cares to look, they will see a normal marriage. I think... I think...
Ava: Look, I know-- I know that you're mad.
Bill: Yeah, but you know what? I think that's what we've got to do right now. Okay? It'll be fine. But you know what? You should come on downstairs. The newspaper-- I'll show it to you. It has a nice photo of us.
Ava: I don't even-- I don't-- where do we stand?
Bill: You know what? There are things in this marriage that we both want to get out of it, right? Right? So let's...
Ava: Well, I guess.
Bill: So let's just keep that. Just come on downstairs. Just read the newspaper. There's a nice article about us. You know, anticipation about the baby. New power couple in town, okay? So let's go down. I think you'll... I think you'll like it. Then after that, I made an appointment for you to see the doctor.
Ava: Today?
Bill: Yeah.
Ava: You made an appointment today?
Bill: Well, it's been a little stressful on you, so I just want to get you checked out and make sure everything's okay. Okay? And then once that comes out A-okay, we'll go over to the Bauer barbecue. What do you say? Yeah?
Ava: Listen, I don't feel like--
Bill: No, I think we should do it. It's a tradition. I've been doing it since I was a little kid. So I just want to share it with... with Max. Alrighty? Great. Super.
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Marina: Towels and sunscreen?
Mallet: Check.
Marina: Macaroni salad?
Lillian: Check.
Buzz: The best macaroni salad I ever tasted.
Marina: Focus, Grandpa. You two can make out after the fireworks. Cherry pie?
Buzz: Check.
Marina: Excellent. Beer?
Frank: We've got your beer right here!
Marina: What else am I forgetting?
Lillian: Poor Rick.
Marina: We're forgetting Rick?
Lillian: No, no, no.  Laughter  No. Beth just told him she wants to be with Alan, and so I can't imagine he's going to be in any mood for a party.
Frank: You know what, I've got to say, I didn't even see that one coming. I mean, please, Beth choosing Alan over Rick?
Lillian: Well, you know, I mean, he was the sensible choice, Rick, but, you know, her heart wasn't in it.
Buzz: You've got to go with your heart, you know. When it's time to let it go, you have to let it go. Don't let me go.
Frank: Yeah, but what, on the Fourth of July, here? Come on, it has been a tough year. We need a big holiday bash-- a fun one.
Buzz: Well, frank, there's Labor Day.
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Cassie: Hey.
Josh: Ah! Oh!
Cassie: I'm sorry.
Josh: It's okay. It's okay. Oh. No, you know what? I'm sorry. I was supposed to come inside. I was supposed to help you cut onions for the potato salad, right?
Cassie: Uh-huh.
Josh:  Laughs  Let's make a pact. How is this: The next person who uses the word ""sorry"" has to run 20 laps around the barn. How does that sound?
Cassie: Better than fighting.
Josh: Yeah, I guess it is.
Rick: Hey, hey!
Cassie: Hey.
Rick: I hope you don't mind, I was just going to cut through and take a short cut.
Josh: You've got to get home, buddy. You've got to fire up that barbecue. It's time.
Rick: Oh, I don't really feel up to having a barbecue this year, guys.
Cassie: What do you mean? I baked pies, and I was going to bring a salad...
Rick: Yeah, I know. But it just seems kind of weird to have a big Bauer barbecue and there's no Bauer's. And I'm not up to wearing the hat this year, quite honestly.
Josh: Well, it's a great hat, I mean, you know that. But the bottom line is, you've got to do what you've got to do, so...
Rick: Yeah, well, not this year. Listen, good to see you. I've got to make a couple of phone calls. But good seeing you. Happy Fourth.
Cassie: Happy Fourth.
Rick: Yeah.
Josh: Happy Fourth to you, my friend.
Rick: You, too. You, too, pal.
Josh: All right. We'll see you.
Cassie: Well, what are we going to do today if there is no barbecue? Oh, he left his bag.
Josh: Give it to me. I'll catch up with him.
Cassie: You know what? Don't bother. Who are you calling?
Josh: I thought I would call, Rick, you know? It's a lot of people to have to call to cancel. I figured I'd offer to help.
Cassie: Hold on a second. What if you don't call to cancel, but you call and tell them to come over here?
Josh: What, you mean we host the Bauer barbecue?
Cassie: It's not just a barbecue.
Josh: No, it's not. It's a Springfield tradition. I mean...
Cassie: Exactly. And it's a very nice one.
Josh: I'm just saying it's a lot to take on.
Cassie: Well, I think we can handle it.
Josh: I'm sure we can. But what are the people going to do who come here? We don't have a hot tub. We don't have a pool. People have to be entertained.
Cassie: Well, I did see something at one of R.J.'s friend's birthday parties that might be fun.
Josh: They're going to have to eat my cooking.
Cassie: You're right. We should definitely call Buzz.
Josh: That's funny. That's really funny.
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Lizzie: Mom? Hey. Are you okay?
Beth: Yeah. Yeah, I will be. I'm just mad at myself for toying with people's feelings and going back and forth over a decision that I guess I always knew I was going to make.
Lizzie: We are going to be okay. We're all going to be okay.
Alan: Of course we are.
Lizzie: Yeah, we're Spaulding's. We fight... and we fight and then we do really horrible things to each other.  Laughs 
Alan: But in the end, we're family.
Lizzie: Family. We are family. And that's all that counts. That's what you can trust. Although, not really trust, but you know what I mean.
Alan: You know, it's a beautiful day outside, and I liked your idea of having a picnic, so why don't we have a picnic at the lighthouse?
Beth:  Laughs  Alan, you hate the lighthouse.
Alan: Let's call Lillian and...
Lizzie: No, she's already going to the barbecue with Buzz.
Beth: Thanks to me, there may be no barbecue.
Alan: Well, we'll start a new tradition of our own, you know? We'll invite everyone.
Lizzie: Why don't we just keep it small? We're going to need food, so I will get that, and you guys take care of everything else. Independence Day, time to be independent.
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Bill: Hold on one second. Doctor said that we should wait here, so you want to just have a seat here?
Ava: Yeah, sure.
Bill: I've just got to finish this phone call, okay?
Ava: Okay.
Bill: Hello, I'm back. Yes, yes, yes. Max-- that's right, Maximus. Yes, having a son. A son-- a dream come true!  Laughs  Yes.
Ava: Hi.
Remy: Hi.
Ava: Are you working?
Remy: Night shift. Just finished. I'm going to head over to the Bauer's, you know-- not sure yet. Well, it was a nice wedding.
Ava: Yeah. I wasn't sure that you were still going to be talking to me or not.  Laughs 
Remy: Of course. Absolutely.
Ava: Well...
Remy: What can I say? I'm a sucker for punishment. I've got to get going.
Ava: Okay.
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Buzz: No, we've got things covered. We've got chicken, we've got, uh, shish kebab. We've got Greek salad-- Lillian makes one better than me. And, you know, we're on our way to Rick's. We'll be there in a half hour.
Lillian: Let me guess, let me guess. Rick cancelled the barbecue?
Buzz: I love your kid, but she broke his heart.
Lillian: Well, I love Rick, but he's been in denial for a long time. Hey, where are the artichoke hearts and the...?
Natalia: Hey, there!
Buzz: Hey, that's my girl.
Frank: Hey, Natalia in the house! Happy Fourth of July!
Natalia: Thank you. What's all of this?
Marina: We were going to do the Bauer barbecue, but Beth broke Rick's heart. So now Cassie and Josh are doing it and we're helping.
Buzz: It's a tradition, you know?
Mallet: Do you remember that year when Gus ate all of the eggs and we couldn't have the egg toss?  Laughter  That was great.
Buzz: Why don't you change and come with us?
Natalia: Oh, Buzz, have you heard from Harley, anything?
Buzz: A message. They're both fine. Rafe and Harley are fine. They're fine.
Natalia: Okay.
Buzz: She has her good days and her bad days.
Lillian: We know there's nothing worse than being separated from our children.
Lizzie: Hello? Is my order ready?
Buzz: Yeah, I got it.
Lizzie: You're missing the first annual Spaulding picnic.
Lillian: Sweetie, I'm going to come by later. You know that.
Lizzie: All right.
Lillian: And I'll be really mean to Bill.
Lizzie: Ooh, I like that!  Laughs  Hey, you want to get a beer?
Remy: No. No, I'm just hungry.
Lizzie: Because I saw the look on your face when they were marching down the aisle, and I think you need a beer.
Remy: You were there?
Lizzie: Yeah. But I'm totally over him.
Remy: Whatever.
Lizzie: I am. If he wants to spend the rest of his life with a manipulative liar...
Remy: Stop, stop!
Lizzie: Hey, the truth hurts, okay?
Remy: What does that even mean, Lizzie?
Lizzie: Oh, you don't know? Okay, the baby is not Bill's...
Remy: Okay...
Lizzie: ...And he doesn't even care.
Remy: Okay. What the hell are you talking about? Then whose baby is it?
Lizzie: We have to ask the fertility clinic that question.
Remy: You're making this up.
Lizzie: Honestly, I don't have that good of an imagination. Happy Fourth!
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Mallet: Wow, is that what I think it is?
Marina: Uh, yeah, it's one of those moon bounce things. The kids will love it.
Mallet: The kids?
Marina: What?
Cassie: Hey, thanks for coming!  Laughter  Wow, it's starting to look like a party around here.
Josh: Yeah, yeah. It seems to be a hit. Nice job.
Cassie: Ah, well... do you need some help?
Josh: Um, yeah, actually-- can you find me something to put this stuff on?
Cassie: Sure.
Josh: I think it's ready? Thanks.
Buzz: Need some help there?
Josh: Hey. How are you? No, I think I've got it covered. Thank you.
Buzz: Glad to hear it. Look, um.... Rick?
Cassie: I don't think he's going to show.
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Ava: I think going to the Bauer barbecue could be fun.
Bill: Really?
Ava: Yeah. I just need to sit down and put my feet up for a little while.
Bill: Oh, okay. Well, I'm going to be right back.
Ava: Where you going?
Bill: Ah, I just noticed that you were down low on the prenatal vitamins, so I'm going to just run and get you some...
Ava: No, I'm fine. I have enough for a few days.
Bill: No. I'll be right back.
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Beth: Alan, James, find us a good spot! I hope they heard me. This will be good... for both of us.
Lizzie: I'm not going to be upset about a guy I don't care about anymore marrying someone he never cared about in the first place.
Beth: Lizzie, talk to me. What's so interesting in your phone?
Lizzie: This text that I got. The barbecue-- Cassie and Josh are hosting it, because apparently, Rick wasn't up to it.
Alan: Well, James found us an excellent place right over there.
Lizzie: Rick cancelled the barbecue.
Beth: And it's my fault.
Alan: Well, what's the difference? If he doesn't do it this year, he'll do it next year.
Beth: The barbecue is going on, it's just going on some place else.
Alan: Well, you see? So problem solved.
Beth: But you don't understand. It's not the Bauer barbecue without Rick. I've got to go talk to him.
Alan: Elizabeth, will you give your mother and me just a moment, please?
Lizzie: Yeah. I'll just go check on James.
Alan: Beth, believe it or not, I understand more than you think I do. It's terrible for Rick to lose you today, especially on your anniversary. Believe it or not, I actually feel for the guy.
Beth: I-- I have to go convince him to have this party. You know, his life can't come to a screeching halt just because of me. And maybe I can help.
Lizzie: Mom, come on, snap out of it. We all have to move on. I'm going to make some flowers, because we need a pretty little centerpiece for our picnic, and, um... keep an eye on her.
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Lizzie: Happy Fourth. I said happy Fourth.
Bill: I heard you.
Lizzie: How are you?
Bill: Great. Great.
Lizzie: Well, you got your picture-perfect family, just like you wanted.
Bill: You think?
Lizzie: Yeah, I do. You found out the baby wasn't yours, and you married her anyway. That says a lot.
Bill: I couldn't give it up, Lizzie.
Lizzie: Well, you still have the company and the house.
Bill: The baby. I love this baby. It's not what I thought, but it's what I want, so...
Lizzie: I get it. Once you start loving a child... Okay, I've got to go.
Bill: Don't.
Lizzie: I can't stay.
Bill: Lizzie, I can't...
Lizzie: You can't what?
Bill: Lizzie, I can't be without you. I can't be without you. I can't walk away from you.
Lizzie: You already did.
Bill: Stay. But we can fix this. We can fix it.
Lizzie: Really?
Bill: Yes.
Lizzie: Do you remember this?
Bill: Forget that.
Lizzie: Forget that?!
Bill: Just forget that right now. Tell me you do not feel this connection that we have? Okay? We can be together. We can fix this, okay?
Lizzie: You know, I think that your wife might have something to say about that.
Bill: We don't tell her. Don't tell her. We don't tell her.
Lizzie: Okay, wow, um... you're acting insane right now.
Bill: Listen to me, listen to me. I wish I said something to you sooner. But you are the only one. You are the one I want to be with, okay? And I just... I can't... I don't want to live without you. I want you to feel the same way about me, okay? Because you, Lizzie, are the only one. Just... I love you. I love you. Tell me you love me.
Lizzie: Do you... are you asking me to have an affair?
Bill: Lizzie, just tell me... just tell me that you love me.
Lizzie: I... ...have to go.
Bill: No, Lizzie, please don't. Lizzie, Lizzie, please, we can figure it out!
Lizzie: There's nothing to figure out, Bill!
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Ava: Hey. How did you get in? I mean, I'm glad to see you...
Remy: Nobody cares. Nobody even cares. Then why do you care?
Ava: What are you talking about? I thought we were okay.
Remy: I know what you did. I know about the baby.
Ava: Please, I don't want you to mad at me.
Remy: Don't touch me. Don't touch me. I thought that I got to you.
Ava: You do... you have me. You understand me more than anybody...
Remy: Then we're both in trouble, Ava!
Ava: What was I supposed to do, huh? Listen to me. My life was spiraling out of control. My mom was dying. Bill left me... he moved on, okay? I had one shot at this.
Remy: And you took it!
Ava: Of course...
Remy: You took the shot.
Ava: I did.
Remy: You know what? I thought you were something. I thought you were different. I thought I was something being around you, you know? I was wrong.
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Beth: Some barbecue you're having.
Rick: It's Cassie and Josh's barbecue. What are you doing here?
Beth: You have to go to the barbecue. It's not the real deal unless you're there.
Rick: Beth, it really doesn't matter to me. I mean, if Cassie and Josh enjoy it, fine. They can do it every year. I don't care anymore.
Beth: You know what? You're right. It doesn't matter where it is. But it does matter what it is. And what it is is you. It's you and it's Ed and Burt and Meta and Mike and Michelle and Maureen...
Rick: I'm the only one that is left now, Beth.
Beth: You know something? It's not something that you can hold in your hand, and it's not even something that you can describe, but it is important. It means a lot to me. To people. Just... just think about it, okay? Just think about it.
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Lizzie:  Sigh  Well, so much for our picnic.
Alan: Well, we'll do something else, won't we, Peyton? Now, I want you to, um, look after your big sister here, okay? Because your mommy is going to be home real soon. I'm going to go down into the basement, so I'll be right back.
Lizzie: Granddad, oh, my gosh, what happened?
Alan: Well, I guess I-- I guess I fell.
Lizzie: Are you okay?
Alan: Yeah. Actually, I never felt... I never felt better. Happy Fourth!
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Josh: All right, who wants more? Hey, hey, hey. Hey, look who's here!  Cheers 
Frank: Just in time!
Mallet: Rick! Rick, you've got to get on the grill. Josh won't wear the hat.
Rick: Oh, he's not going to wear the hat?
Josh: No. Hey, hey. Look at me. Tell me you're sticking around.
Rick: I'm sticking around.
Josh: Here's the hat, the spatula-- I'm going to go drink.
Rick: This is a Bauer burger not a Josh burger.
Josh: Happy Fourth of July.
Rick: Happy Fourth, folks!
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Lizzie: You're sure that you are okay?
Alan: Yeah. I'm fine. I'm fine.
Lizzie: And now you want to go to the barbecue?
Alan: Yes, because I think it's the right thing to do. By the way, Elizabeth, where did you disappear to a while ago in the park?
Lizzie: I just went for a walk.
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Bill: Hey.
Ava: Hey.
Bill: So, uh... you ready?
Ava: Yeah. We're both ready.
Bill: Good, good, good. You sure?
Ava: Yeah, are you kidding me? I don't want to miss out on the one day of the year the entire town looks forward to. And Frank called a little earlier. He said it's going to be at Josh and Cassie's.
Bill: All right. All right. All right. Well, as long as you're sure, so...
Ava: I want to show up. I want to show them what a great couple we are, right?
Bill: Uh-huh.
Ava: I mean, isn't that the entire point of having a huge wedding and all of the publicity and all that fancy stuff?
Bill: Well, I mean...
Ava: I-- I think if we're going to be a power couple, that we need to actually go out on the town and be a power couple on the town.
Bill: Yeah. Right, no, you're right. I'm going to get changed.
Ava: Oh, the vitamins?
Bill: What?
Ava: The vitamins? You went and got my vitamins?
Bill: Yeah, I did. Right there.
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Mallet: Happy Fourth, man.
Remy: Happy Fourth.
Rick: Do you want a beer?
Remy: All right.
Rick: Doesn't that look beautiful, son?
Jude: Uh-huh.
Rick: Yeah. See, here are life lessons, son. A woman likes a man who can cook a good burger.
Jude: Uh-huh.
Rick: Okay? You watching very closely?
Jude: Yeah.
Rick: All right, so, it's all in the wrist. Watch Daddy here. You scoop and you just sort of flip it.
Jude: Ewwwww!
Rick: Okay, no, no. It's the five-second rule. As long as there's nothing crawling on it. There you go.
Jude: Gross!
Rick: We'll give that to Alan, okay?
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 Screaming and laughing 
Frank: All right, all right, ladies. Come on out of there. It's our turn.
Mallet: Share! Hey, hey, hey.
Josh: Look at me. Hello. Put some sunscreen on. You're going to get burned.
Cassie: Oh, oh!
Marina: Oh, it's the protective husband.
Josh: Come out of there! Come on, come on, come on.
Mallet: You two. Let's go. Come on.
Marina: Those are fighting words!
Mallet: Come on.
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Bill: Hey.
Rick: Hey, Bill!
Bill: Dr. Rick Bauer, everyone, on the grill! Is that safe?
Rick: That's it, that's it
Bill: Michelle called me. Said if you weren't here, I was supposed to go looking for you. So I'm glad you're here.
Rick: Where's your beautiful wife?
Bill: Where is she? Ladies' room. Stopped twice on the way over.
Cassie: Ah, yes, the joys of being pregnant.
Bill: Yes. On the bladder, as they say.
Cassie: Excuse me. Lizzie!
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Natalia: Want a plate?
Alan: Yep.
Natalia: I so do not fit in here.
Alan: Please! I'm never invited to these things. I just show up.
Natalia: Why?
Alan: Well, you never know what's going to happen, that's why. One year my youngest son landed in a parachute on the Bauer lawn.
Natalia: So you're saying I should just keep my eyes up on the sky?
Alan: Yes. Besides, you know, I think that Gus would want us here today.
Natalia: Gus. You know, I'd rather Gus didn't worry about us and just kind of keep an eye out on his son.
Alan: Don't you worry about that. He is. Ah, will you excuse me just for a minute?
Natalia: Uh-huh.
Alan: Happy Fourth of July, Rick. I think it's great that you're having this barbecue, especially for your children's sake.
Rick: Just trying to do the right thing for my kids, that's all.
Beth: Uh, Alan, why don't we go get something to eat, huh?
Alan: I also wanted to say I know what it's like to lose Beth.
Rick: Oh, you do?
Alan: Yeah. And if throwing this party can distract you a little, so be it. Now, I know that you two need time to talk, and I don't want to get in the way. So if you'll excuse me.
Beth: Um... he actually had a good idea. Why don't we go for a walk?
Rick: Okay.
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Remy: I thought you were going to a picnic?
Lizzie: Oh, uh, change of plans.
Remy: About before, I...
Lizzie: Uh-uh. No, no. Stop there. Nothing about Bill or Ava.
Remy: Hear me out.
Lizzie: I just don't want to talk about it today.
Remy: I just want to say thank you.
Lizzie: Huh?
Remy: I just wish I knew yesterday, before I... before I asked her to come away with me and ditch the wedding.
Lizzie:  Laughs  Oh, shut up! No, you didn't!
Remy: Right before.
Lizzie: Okay, well, she obviously said no.
Remy: It was closer than you think.
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Bill:  Laughs  See? I knew you'd have some fun, okay? Besides, Max gets his first Bauer burger. So this is... it will be good.
Ava: Thank you for bringing me.
Bill: Oh, well...
Ava: You can go and mingle if you want. I'll be okay.
Bill: Oh, in a minute. In a minute. In a minute. Okay... um, let's not... let's not do that.
Ava: What? I thought that we were pretending to...
Bill: No, you know, let's not... not here. Not now. Okay? Oh, what are you trying to do here, Ava?
Ava: It was a simple kiss.
Bill: Yeah? Well, nothing is simple anymore, okay?
Ava: Oh, stop. Don't be like that.
Bill: Well, I can't help it.
Ava: I thought that's what you wanted. We're supposed to be newlyweds?
Bill: Yeah.
Ava: Most newlyweds can't keep their hands off of each other, Bill. I mean, come on, I thought that's what you wanted. I'm just...
Bill: You're right. You're right. You're right. I'm sorry. Okay? I'm sorry. Okay, you know what we're going to do? There's a party outside. So we're going to go back out there, and we're going to have a good time. Okay?
Ava: Okay.
Bill: All right. Good, good, good. Good.
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Cassie: Big day, huh?
Josh: Yeah. I'm really glad we were able to help Rick out.
Cassie: Yeah. Maybe he helped us out.
Josh: Nice turnout, too, don't you think?
Cassie: What do you think happened to Reva?
Josh: She said she might come later. And I think Jeffrey is working.
Cassie: I think Jeffrey just hates picnics.
Josh: His loss.
Cassie: Well, I'm just glad to be doing something normal.
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Beth: You know, I had a best friend in high school. Maybe I'm idealizing that, too, but I don't think so. He was someone that I loved, and someone that I could always count on. Someone that I still love, and still count on. Oh, Rick, maybe we just... maybe we just reached too high. We should have just appreciated what we had.
Rick: What did we have?
Beth: Rick, did I... did I lose my best friend today? Because I really... I really hope that I didn't. I really hope that I didn't lose my best friend.
Josh: All right, can I get everybody's attention, please, for just a minute? I promise I won't take up much of your time. But I do think somebody has got to make a speech. And I don't want it to be me, so where is Rick Bauer? There he is! Ladies and gentlemen, Rick Bauer!  Cheers and applause 
Rick: Thank you. Thank you. That's overwhelming. Thank you, please. First of all, I want to thank Cassie and Josh for saving the day. And, quite frankly, getting me behind that grill, where I belong.  Laughter  Hey, listen, happy Fourth of July! Thank you all for coming. And that's all I'm going to say. No ""Yankee Doodle"" this year.  Groaning 
Frank: Who, whoa, wait. No ""Yankee Doodle Dandy,"" Rick? Come on.
Lillian: Somebody has to remind us of why we really are here. I mean, not just to be with good friends and family and good food. But why we're here.
Rick: Come on, Buzz, why don't you say something?
Marina: Yeah, step up!
Frank: Come on, Dad, you say something.
Marina: Yeah.
Mallet: Well, we are here for good food and friends, especially Cassie's cherry pie, which is pretty amazing. And we are all here, uh, for the moon bounce. Which, I've got to say, that thing has changed my life. But, um, I'm sure everybody wants to hear something else. So I'll let myself say it. Well, we're here today in a great land and in a wonderful town. And over 200 years ago, some pretty brilliant people conceived a dream, a dream for something better, a dream for all of us. Something that would connect us. Kind of like we're connected to those stars on the flag. And, um... our land and our country is a place of differences and divisions, but it's also a place of unity, and it's also a place where together we can shape our destiny. It's a pretty cool country, is what I'm trying to say.
Frank: All right.
Mallet: Here's to us, and here's to our country, and here's to the holiday that brings us all together!
 Cheers and applause 
 ""Yankee Doodle Dandy"" music playing"" 
 Cheers and applause 
Rick: Happy Fourth of July, Springfield!
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Coming up on ""Guiding Light""...
Josh: Have you and Jeffrey set a date?
Reva: We're kind of unengaged.
Mark: I never should have married her. It was only because I couldn't have you. Cassie was a mistake. You're the love of my life.
Josh: Stop putting your version of us up there on that screen.
Reva: I'm not interested in your husband, Cassie. It's just a movie.
Cassie: In real life, I'm still with Josh.","Rick is talking a walk with a bag of 4th of July stuff when he gets a call from Ed. Rick is arguing about the annual Bauer BBQ. After his call he comes up on Beth. They wish each other a happy Anniversary. He tells her not to feel bad, they made it a year. He says he has no regrets. Alan and Lizzie are outside talking about the newspaper. Alan thought she'd be at the Bauer's BBQ. They are talking about marriages when looking at a photo of Bill and Ava on the front page of the paper. Bill and Ava are talking. He tells her he made an appointment to see a doctor. Ava is not happy. Beth visits Alan and Lizzie. She is feeling down. Lizzie tries to lift up her spirits. Alan suggests the 3 of them have their own July 4th tradition. Ava and Bill are at the hospital, Bill gets a call and takes it leaving Ava alone. Remy sees her sitting there and says hi and they chat a bit. At Company Buzz is on the phone and Lillian is at the bar with Natalia. Soon Mallet arrives. Natalia is feeling uneasy. Buzz tells her to have fun. Lizzie arrives and Lillian is glad to see her. Remy stops by Company. Lizzie starts in on him about Ava. Remy tells her to stop. Lizzie is taking a walk and runs into Bill. They talk about the wedding, baby, and the company. She tells him he's got it all. Bill tells her that is what he thought he wanted. They then just look ahead. Bill then looks at Lizzie and tells her she is the one he wants. He asks her to tell him she loves him. Remy visits Ava at the mansion. They get into an argument. Remy tells her in short he thought she was something, he then says he was wrong. Beth is with Rick remembering the old Bauer BBQ s with Ed, Bert, Maureen, and him. Rick tells her he is the only one left. Ava and Bill are talking about being a ""Power Couple"". Ava suggests they go out on the town to project a happy couple. Rick and Jude are seeing to the hamburgers and hot dogs. Josh is having fun with Marina and Cassie. Alan tells Natalia a story of a long ago BBQ that he was at. Alan later encounters Rick and thanks him for the Bauer BBQ even if it is for the children's sake. Rick smiles and thanks him. Lizzie and Remy are at the BBQ. Remy thanks her for making him see what he missed. Bill and Ava are inside a house not far from the BBQ and Lizzie looks in on them through a door's window and doesn't like what she sees and leaves. Josh wonders where Cassie went and goes looking for her. He finds her and they decide to talk. Beth and Rick steal a few minutes together alone and talk. Josh then gets the guests together and has Rick make a speech. Rick doesn't know what to say. Lillian speaks up saying someone has to say something about why they are really here. Mallet speaks up. Yankee Doodle is now being played as we see some of the cast having fun. Happy 4th of July it ends....",summ_screen
"[First minute or two were pre-empted due to news of the London bombings.]
Cassie: And now look at us on the same page, sitting here making out and ordering the same food.
Jeffrey: Yeah, we're even on the same page about your assumed-to-be ex. Now he needs to get out of the picture and leave you alone.
Cassie: Yep, that's going to happen. It is, because Dinah is going to come through for us. She is. She's going to go to the police. She's going to tell them that he kidnapped her. They're going to arrest Edmund. He is going to be out of my baby's life and out of our lives.
Jeffrey: Well, then things are looking up.
Cassie: Don't jinx us.
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Dinah: Now come on. What's it going to be? Am I going to turn you in and ruin your shot of being Daddy of the Year, or are you going to go ahead and jump in the bed with me and get rid of this yuckiness.
Edmund: I never kidnapped you. It'll be your word against mine.
Dinah:   Laughs   Okay, well, one liar against another liar. I don't know, I think that they're going to believe the pregnant liar.
Edmund: A pregnant liar with a history of mental instability who was once a fugitive from the law on murder charges.
Dinah: Where are you going?
Edmund: To take a deep breath to keep from strangling you.
Dinah: You'll be back. I know you will. Oh, you know what? We won't be needing you much longer. Before we know it, I'll be carrying Edmund's baby for real.
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Jonathan:  To Marissa  You never stood a chance, mom.
Tammy: Hey. I'll have... never mind. I'll sit at a table.
Jonathan: Tammy? Who died?
Tammy: Not now. I'm not in the mood.
Jonathan: Where's your boyfriend? Don't tell me you and Sandy got into a fight? Oh, about what?
Sandy: You still want him? Every time you two are in a room together, I see it.
Jonathan: Come on, spill it, Cuz. Don't tell me you caught Sandy with another girl?
Tammy: Sandy did do something to hurt me, okay? But it's my fault. Because I hurt him just as bad.
Jonathan: How?
Tammy: It doesn't matter. You just shouldn't hurt the people you love.
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Reva: So, why don't you go inside and grab a table and I'll be in a minute. He's gone. Well, was I right?
Olivia: That's Alfred. That's Jonathan's adoptive father.
Reva: Oh, my God.
Olivia: How long has he been here, Reva?
Reva: A long time.
Olivia: Doing what?
Reva: I don't know.
Olivia: He was your boss?
Reva: Just doesn't make sense. I mean, Jonathan...
Olivia: What about Jonathan?
Reva: All this time I thought that Nate was...
Olivia: No, no. There is no Nate.
Reva: Okay, not Nate. He's Alfred, the man who has been beating on my kid.
Olivia: And he probably killed my sister.
Reva: I want him to suffer.
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Jonathan: Hey, what did Sandy do to you?
Tammy: None of your business.
Jonathan: Well, let me tell you something. If you told him off as good as you told me off in the barn the other day, you're rid of that dude for good.
Tammy: I wish I could say the same about you.
Jonathan: Yeah. Well, you're better off without Sandy, because he's nothing.
Tammy: What is it with you, J.B.? Why are you so cruel? I don't want to hear that I'm mean because I was abused garbage anymore, because I don't buy it. I think you get some kind of a sick thrill out of hurting people.
Zoë: Sandy. Hi, Honey. Did you miss me?
Tammy: Sandy?
Jonathan: Do I know you?
Zoë: Don't tell me you haven't told her. Sandy's with me now, Tammy.
Tammy: I have news for you. This isn't Sandy.
Zoë: That's not what he said when I was in his bed.
Tammy: Meet Jonathan.
Jonathan: Scram, Zoë. Get out of here. I said, beat it.
Tammy: He used you to hurt me.
Zoë: You lying jerk.
Tammy: That's the girl I thought Sandy was with. You set this whole thing up, didn't you? You made me think that Sandy's cheating on me.
Jonathan: I didn't make you think anything. You thought it because you wanted to think it.
Tammy: You are such A...
Jonathan: What?
Tammy: You couldn't find another target this time, huh? What did I ever do to you?
Jonathan: Nothing. You've done nothing.
Tammy: Then why, Jonathan? Why? Why is it so hard for you to see other people happy? Or is it just that you can't stand to see me being with anybody else?
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Cassie: I have something to ask you.
Jeffrey: What?   Phone rings  
Cassie: Oh.
Jeffrey: Who is it?
Cassie: It's Edmund. He can leave a message. Okay.
Jeffrey: What?
Cassie: Here.
Jeffrey: What's that?
Cassie: Okay, like, all of the parents get together throughout the summer and they throw parties for the kids. And now it's my turn to throw a party. And I know kids' thing is not really your scene, but I thought just maybe that you would... bad idea. I'll just take it back.
Jeffrey: What, what... did I say that?
Cassie: No, but your face said that.
Jeffrey: Well, then you don't know my face very well at all, because RJ happens to be one of my bestest friends in the whole world, and as matter of fact, he liked me before you did. So I would be very honored to come to his party.
Cassie: You would?
Jeffrey: Yes, I would. And since we're dispensing invitations. One for you.
Cassie: This is a grown-up party.
Jeffrey: Hm. It's, you know, a political thing. It's good for my career and all that. They're even giving out awards. And what do you know, one of them is for me.
Cassie: Really?
Jeffrey: Yeah. It's black tie. But the chow apparently will be very good, and there will be dinner and...
Cassie: I would love to go to this dinner with you. But, Jeffrey, it's the same night as RJ's party.
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Dinah: Hey. Calmer now? You know, I didn't realize that this was going to be such a struggle for you. You know, get laid, go to jail. Tough one. I know.
Edmund: Okay. Far be it for me to turn down sex with a beautiful woman.
Dinah:   Laughs   Okay, well, I'm also the mother of your child. Let's not forget that.
Edmund: No, the woman who's carrying my child. Let's go. I'll go for it. Why not? Just don't be under any illusions, Dinah. Every second I'm with you I'll be thinking about Cassie.
Dinah:   Laughs   Oh. No. No, you won't.
Edmund: Oh.
Dinah: Mm-mm.   Knock at the door   Come in.
Bill: Is this a bad time?
Edmund: No. Couldn't be better, actually. Think about what I said, Dinah. Bill.
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Olivia: How'd you figure it out?
Reva: I don't know. It was just something.
Olivia: Well, good for you. I'm calling the cops.
Reva: No, Olivia. You can't. We have no proof. We have no evidence that he's committed any crimes, and then he's going to escape and we've lost the element of surprise.
Olivia: What do you suggest? You're going to go on some vigilante mission on your own?
Reva: You know what? I have to find a way to keep him away from my son.
Olivia: Reva, come on. What makes you think that he won't hurt you, too?
Reva: Wow, all of this concern about my personal safety now. I'm touched.
Olivia: I didn't help my sister. She was in trouble. I didn't... I didn't help her. I didn't help Jonathan. I'm just not going to make the same mistake with you.
Reva: Olivia, if we call the police, it's going to spook Nate, and we'll never know why he was here or why he's all of sudden latched on to me.
Olivia:   Laughs   I love how you make everything about you. My sister is dead. And he's the one who probably killed her. Now, I'm calling...
Nate: Reva? You're off the phone, good. Come inside so we can order.
Reva: You know that call I made, I have to go and do something.
Nate: Right now?
Reva: Yeah. I know. I'm sorry. Rain check?
Nate: All right. I suppose it's for the best. I should be getting back to the bar. We're short-staffed now that I've lost my favorite bartender.
Reva: Oh, well, you know flattery will get you nowhere, buddy.
Nate:   Laughs   we'll see about that.
Olivia: Oh, my goodness. It's all making sense to me now. I see why you want to handle this on your own, why you're taking is so personally. But I'm sorry. Either you turn your boyfriend in, or I will.
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Dinah: Little brother in the house.
Bill: Yes.
Dinah: It's good to see you.
Bill: Dinah, why was Edmund here? Okay, this guy just tried to kidnap you. Why would you let him in?
Dinah: He's the father of my child, okay? He wanted to talk to me about something.
Bill: What does he have to talk to you about?
Dinah: It's nothing.
Bill: Okay.
Dinah: Okay?
Bill: All right.
Dinah: He's gone. Now you're here. Excellent. So is it official?
Bill: Is what...?
Dinah: Did you adopt Emma.
Bill: Yes, you are an aunt.
Dinah:   Cheers  
Bill: And I am a dad. My goodness, yes.
Dinah: Hey. I'm happy for you.
Bill: Well, thank you very much.
Dinah: LB, my gosh, you have found yourself a wife, you've got a child, you're married. When did this all happen?
Bill: I have no idea, but it feels pretty damn good, I've got to tell you.
Dinah: I bet it does.
Bill: But listen to me. Speaking of family, I have to ask you something. Please, please sit. How would my favorite sister like to do me a favor?
Dinah: Oh, okay. Well, I'm going to call Mindy.
Bill: Well, I'm talking about you, so don't you move, all right? Now, are you up for it or what?
Dinah: Well, depends.
Bill: All right. Well, you heard about Olivia's sister Marissa, right?
Dinah: Yeah. Yeah. Which is awful. What, did she drown?
Bill: Well, yes. And Olivia is a mess.
Dinah: I can only imagine.
Bill: My goal right now is to put a smile on Olivia's face, and I'm pulling out all the stops. Now, I have this idea of having a family photo session. This is something that I won and I haven't used it and I just feel like I have to surprise...
Dinah:   Laughs  
Bill: Don't laugh, because I want to surprise Olivia with this. And I need this to work.
Dinah: Aw. That's very sweet. You know what? I think she's going to love it.
Bill: You think so?
Dinah: Yeah. Yeah, okay. How can I help?
Bill: Well, I want you to be a part of it.
Dinah: You want me to be in the photo?
Bill: Yes. It's a family photo and you are family, so I want you there.
Dinah: With Emma and Olivia?
Bill: Yes.
Dinah: Look, Bill...
Bill: Dinah, please.
Dinah: Bill, Hi.
Bill: What?
Dinah: Dinah Marler? I'm a reject of Springfield. I think that it would be bad luck for me to be in the photo.
Bill: Okay, see what you're doing right there? I don't want to hear that, this pity thing, okay? Because you are my sister, and I love you, and I am proud of you.
Dinah: Well, don't be.
Bill: Well, I am.
Dinah: I mean, don't be, Bill, because I do not deserve it, okay? I am a liar, and I'm a fraud.
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Cassie: Jeffrey, I really want to go to this dinner with you, but it's...
Jeffrey: It's okay, Cassie.
Cassie: I don't know how to change RJ's party.
Jeffrey: No, it's fine.
Cassie: Five different parents got together, and we all came up with this date.
Jeffrey: Cassie.
Cassie: Two other set of parents changed their whole vacation for the summer just so they could come to the party.
Jeffrey: Really, it's okay. I didn't want to wear the penguin suit, anyway.
Cassie: Wear the penguin... no, wait. No. No, no, no.
Jeffrey: No, what?
Cassie: You can't not go to your dinner because of some silly kid party.
Jeffrey: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. First of all, it's not silly, and secondly, I don't remember asking your permission.
Cassie: You're getting an award.
Jeffrey: So one of my associates can accept it for me. They can say that I had a family obligation or something.
Cassie: Wow.
Jeffrey: Yeah. I mean... I didn't mean...
Cassie: No. No, no.
Jeffrey: Because I'm not...
Cassie: No, no. We're not your family, and I know how important your work is to you.
Jeffrey: Well, RJ is important to me, too. It's... I mean, his social development is important to me, too. I mean, shouldn't he have a male presence there? That's all I'm saying.
Cassie: You mean like a father figure.
Jeffrey: Look, just... uh... there's going to be a bunch of moms there, right? I mean, they're going to play games, aren't they?
Cassie: Yeah, so?
Jeffrey: So boys should be with boys and the...
Cassie: There will be other parties.
Jeffrey: Oh, yeah? When?
Cassie: Okay, let's compromise. Why don't you come over to my place afterwards and you can have cake and ice cream with me and RJ, and we will give you a blow-by-blow description of every single thing that happened at the party.
Jeffrey: Are you sure?
Cassie: I'm sure.
Jeffrey: I mean, because, you know, I could... you know.
Cassie: I said I was sure!   Laughs  
Edmund: Anything I can do to help?
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Jonathan: I want to be with you as little or as much as you want to be with me.
Tammy: What does that mean?
Jonathan: It means you don't want to be with me, and I don't want to be with you. Right?
Tammy: Don't look at me like that.
Jonathan: Hey. I tried to walk away.
Tammy: Then why do you keep doing everything in your power to break me and Sandy up?
Sandy: Tammy? Is everything okay here?
Tammy: Sandy. I'm so sorry. I accused you of being with that girl, and I should have believed you.
Sandy: You believe me now?
Tammy: It was Jonathan. He set the whole thing up. He pretended to be you and he took the girl to your place and he made sure that I found out about it.
Sandy: What?
Jonathan: You borrowed my life for a while, Sandy, so I took yours.
Tammy: No, Sandy, don't. He is so not worth it. Just forget about him, okay? We can just forget about this whole stupid thing. Pretend it never happened.
Sandy: But it did happen, Tammy.
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Reva: Nate was my boss.
Olivia: I think it was more than that.
Reva: Yeah, well, why does it matter?
Olivia: Why does it matter? Your cozying up to the same sick animal that probably killed my sister and hurt your son.
Reva: Okay! What happened... the truth...
Olivia: What is the truth with you?
Reva: The truth is that Nate came along at a time... well, he was very charming, okay? And we got along.
Olivia: Oh, my God. He came on to you and you fell for it.
Reva: I was... I was vulnerable, okay? Or needy, I don't know. Stupid. But he was there.
Olivia: Did you two actually...
Reva: No. Nothing happened between us. But he paid attention to me. He was interesting and he was funny and he made me feel beautiful when I needed it. But I was just stupid enough to believe that maybe he was... you know...
Olivia: He did the same thing with my sister in the beginning. He was very sweet. I remember watching them at their wedding, exchanging their vows, and my sister was glowing. She had never looked so happy. And we thought he was such a catch. Reva, does Jonathan know that he's here?
Reva: Yeah. He has for a long time.
Olivia: He didn't tell you about it?
Reva: No. But then we've been at odds with each other. But I can't believe that if Nate wanted to hurt me, that Jonathan would be protecting him.
Olivia: Are you really sure about that? Jonathan has been covering for Alfred for a very, very long time. Jonathan could know that Alfred killed Marissa.
Reva: No. I don't believe that.
Olivia: All right. Well, this is making sense. When Jonathan was little, Alfred would walk into the room, and I just thought it was a healthy dose of respect. Jonathan was showing him that he was afraid of him.
Reva: You know, he was just starting to get his act together here until Alfred showed up. But now, you know, he's back to square one. He's angry and he's hurt and he's lashing out. I can't... I can't let him near my son, this guy, until I do what has to be done.
Olivia: And what is that?
Reva: Get my son and your sister the justice they deserve.
Olivia: Okay, I know what he's capable of.
Reva: Then help me figure out some way we can nail this guy, because that's the only way we're going to be able to get the bastard! Just help me!
Olivia: All right. ? Don't make me regret trusting you. This has to be between us, okay?
Olivia: Okay.
Reva: Thanks. I'll be in touch.
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Bill: Dinah, you've done some stuff, okay? Who hasn't. But that is all behind you now. You have changed. You are a different person now.
Dinah: People don't change, Bill.
Bill: Yes, people do. They can. The smart ones can. And you're one of the smart ones.
Dinah: You know what? I'm smart. I know I'm smart, you know? I get several things but the one thing I can't get is love and the whole feelings thing. I'm not good...
Bill: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait. Is that... come over here. Come to my office again. Where is all this coming from? Huh? You have changed. You have and that little bambino that you're carrying right there, that is living proof. Now, I have no idea why you did it, but I can tell you this, it's going to make Cassie and Edmund very happy. That's going to make you happy, it will. Because that's what children do. They connect us. They make us better than we were before. That's what that's going to do.
Dinah: You're right. Babies connect people, don't they?
Bill: Hey, I know that you wanted to be a mom for a long time. I know that. And listen to me. Listen to me. That is going to happen. You are going to find someone who is good and who loves you for who you are. You got that?
Dinah: Yeah, man, that's what I want. You know that's always what I wanted.
Bill: Well, guess what? It's going to happen. It is going to happen, it will. But listen to me: You have to do something for me right now and get your butt cleaned up because we have a photo session to get to. Come on.
Dinah: Bill, I can't. No, I'm not going to go.
Bill: Yes.
Dinah: No, I'm not going to go.
Bill: Yes. Yes, please.
Dinah: It's so sweet of you to ask me, it really is, but you know, if it was Mom and Billy, then it would maybe make sense for me to go, but I'm not going to do this.
Bill: I want you there.
Dinah: This time around, it should be you and Olivia.
Bill: Dinah, I want you there.
Dinah: No. No. Now, go. You go on and you give yourself some time to change this tie that you have on, and th
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Edmund: You two seem to be having a scheduling dilemma.
Cassie: Um, no. We're...
Jeffrey: We've got it all worked out, Edmund. Thanks.
Edmund: But it's not the ideal solution, now, is it? Let's see. Cassie, you'd like to go to the awards ceremony with Jeffrey, help him celebrate his big honor, now, wouldn't you?
Cassie: You were eavesdropping.
Edmund: You should go, Cassie. Have fun. I can supervise RJ's party for you, if you'd like. I wouldn't mind at all. In fact, I'd enjoy it.
Cassie: You're not invited, Edmund.
Edmund: So invite me.
Cassie: Thank you, but no.
Edmund: Ah. Right. Don't know why I bothered.
Jeffrey: What was that all about?
Cassie: I don't know but I'm going to find out.
Jeffrey: Down, down, down, girl. Don't bite. That's what he wants.
Cassie: What the hell was that? You are so smug, do you know that?
Edmund: Smug?
Cassie: Yes, smug. Because you think you're going to be able to keep the baby from me now.
Edmund: Cassie, how does my offering to bail you out of a scheduling conflict have anything to do with the baby? I was trying to do you a favor. Let's face it, Jeffrey O'Neil is hardly the domestic type.
Cassie: You don't know anything about Jeffrey O'Neil.
Edmund: I wasn't criticizing him, Cassie. I wasn't criticizing him. I'm sure Mr. O'Neil will do his very best to be the kind of man you need in your life. I just don't think he's up to the task. I don't think he has it in him. He's incapable of commitment, Cassie. And not just with you but with any woman. And he has a history to prove it. So I think while you're counting my past against me, maybe you should give a long, hard look at Jeffrey O'Neil's, too.
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Tammy: What happened was that Jonathan purposely tried to break us up. We can't let him do that, because if we do, then he wins.
Sandy: You see? Right there, that's the problem. If we break up, it's because Jonathan won. If we stay together, we beat Jonathan. In your mind, everything is about Jonathan and that's what's between us. That's the real issue.
Tammy: No, but I told you, I don't care about him.
Sandy: You don't think you do.
Tammy: And? What? No matter how much I deny it, you're still not going to believe me? Sandy? What's happening here? Are you walking away from me?
Nate: Your shiner's healing up nicely.   Laughs   Come on, son. You practically accused me of murdering your mother. I couldn't let that go, could I?   Laughs   Pals again?
Tammy: Sandy, you can't mean that. You can't let Jonathan come between us.
Sandy: I'm not dumping you, Tammy.
Tammy: You're not?
Sandy: I just think we should take a break.
Tammy: That is the same thing and you know it. You're just trying to let me down easy.
Sandy: I'm sorry, I don't know what else to say, here. Tammy, I still care about you, but what kind of future can we have if you doubt me so easily.
Tammy: Jonathan did everything he possibly could to put those doubts in my mind.
Sandy: And he succeeded in putting doubts in mine.
Nate: You know, I would deem it disrespectful for you not to shake your father's hand. Do you not hear me?
Sandy: That's it.
Tammy: Sandy! Stop it!
Jonathan: Tammy!
Tammy: Stop it!
Sandy: That's it!
Jonathan: Come on!
Tammy: Stop it! Stop it!
Jonathan: Come on!
Tammy: Stop it!
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Jeffrey: What did you say to Cassie?
Edmund: Why are you so concerned, Mr. O'Neil? Does Cassie seem upset to you? Or does she just seem quiet? Because that's the way she gets when she's thinking.
Jeffrey: Thinking about what?
Edmund: Maybe about the offer I made to her about her child did I do something? Did I do something wrong?
Edmund: All right.
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Edmund: All right. You go to Cassie and tell her I never kidnapped you.
Dinah: Okay, so once I hold up my end of the deal, how do I know you're going to hold up yours, so to speak?
Edmund: Because when your end's up, mine just won't stay down.
Edmund: Deal?
Dinah: Yeah. Deal.
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Nate: Enough! Come on.
Reva: Stop it! Stop!
Jonathan: He started it.
Sandy: He started it.
Reva: I don't care who started it. Just walk away. Now!
Jonathan: Nobody lays a hand on me!
Reva: Stop it!
Jonathan: Nobody!
Reva: Tammy! Tammy, please.
Tammy: Sandy, come on.
Reva: Go, now. Go. Please. Don't. Are you all right? What happened?
Jonathan: I know you're not going to believe me, but he started it.
Reva: All I care about is that you're all right. You're going to have bruises on top of bruises.
Jonathan: Don't baby me. I'm going to be fine.
Reva: But...
Jonathan: Stay away.
Nate: That's... that's his second bar fight. The poor kid doesn't know when to stop.
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Jeffrey: Oh, you know what? I think I forgot my invitation to my party on the table.
Cassie: No, you put it in your pocket. I saw you.
Jeffrey: No, this is the invitation to RJ's party.
Cassie: Oh. And I have yours. Well, you can keep...
Jeffrey: Here. Take mine.
Cassie: So, are we on the same page again?
Jeffrey: Cassie, you know, I really don't want all this
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Dinah: Okay. Perfect time of the month. Good, good, good. Before long, Edmund will not know what hit him.
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Bill: Is it my tie? Is that what...
Olivia: No, it's a lovely tie. I just love you.
Bill: I love you. I love you so much. But I need something from you, and that's a smile, honey. Do you think you can do that? Because these photographers, that's what they want in pictures, for some reason, is a smile. So can you smile and say cheese? Hm?
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Reva: My son is so messed up. I don't know what to do. Well, you know, never mind. That's a rhetorical question. I need a drink.
Nate: Well, you look good behind that bar.   Laughter  
Reva: Yeah, baby. Oh, yeah. I do, don't I? It feels good, too. It feels like this is where I belong. I never should have left.
Nate: Now, Reva, don't you tease. You're dangling a juicy steak in front of a starving man.
Reva: I'm not teasing. So what do you say? I want my job back. If you'll have me.
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Sandy: I'll do it.
Tammy: Sandy, don't be like that. Come on, you just told me that you still care about me.
Sandy: I do. But I can't be with you, Tammy. Not like this.
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Nate: You're serious about this?
Reva: Completely.
Nate: You know, this isn't going to sit well with Josh.
Reva: He'll understand. Joshua wants me to be happy, and he knows this job makes me happy. And now that we have the ground rules clear, what's the harm?
Nate: None. I'm just surprised. You were so determined to steer clear of this place, and me. What changed your mind?
Reva: Well, let's just say I have a new perspective. So, is the job still mine?
Nate: All I can say is, welcome back, Reva. _Next, on ""Guiding Light."" _
Lizzie: I'm spending my first night alone with you. I wouldn't miss that for anything. Oh, yeah.
Mel: They're going to want to know how to find Harley.
Rick: Any word on Harley?
Buzz: Where's Harley?
Alan: Stay away from Gus.
Mallet: You can't go see Gus.
Gus: You're going to regret this!
Mel: Alan sent Sebastian to kill Harley? Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!
Alan: No.","Reva finds out that Nate is Alfred. After arguing with Olivia, the two agree to keep it a secret until after Reva gets revenge. Cassie and Jeffery discuss upcoming parties. Dinah and Edmund come to an agreement about her silence in regards to the kidnapping. Bill visits his sister and asks her to be part of a family portrait he's doing. He surprises Olivia with the photography shoot and they both seem extremely happy. Reva asks Nate for her old job back. Tammy finds out that Jonathan set her up to think that Sandy was cheating on her. Sandy breaks up with Tammy and later gets into a fight with Jonathan.",summ_screen
"Alan: I couldn't let him destroy everything that I'd worked for all my life, take the children, my grandchildren, the future of Spaulding, and leave me all alone with nothing. I was the only one who could save the family, save us all.
Gus: Dad...
Alan: When I pulled the trigger and he fell, and I looked at him, I saw him as he was, just like a child.
Gus: Dad, listen to me.
Alan: No! No. I am tired of listening. I am tired of talking. Now that you know everything, you're not going to use it against me. You're not going to hurt me. I will never, never let you do that. Never! Never!   Gunshot  
Mallet: That was a warning shot. The next one drops you. Put the gun down.
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April: You look kind of down. Can I buy you another drink?
Sandy: Uh, that's okay.
April: A friendly drink?
Sandy: Sure. Why not? Why don't we get a table? I'll be there in just a second.
Tammy: So this is how you take a break?
Sandy: Let's not do this now.
Tammy: One fight, Sandy, and now you're, what, trying to get some? Doesn't what we have mean more than that?
Sandy: It's not the fight. It's what the fight was about: Your thing for Jonathan.
Tammy: It's not a ""thing,"" it's just...
Sandy: And you've got to figure that out. I can't do it for you, and I can't do it with you.
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Jonathan: Reva here?
Cassie: No.
Jonathan: Well, I got a call saying to meet here.
Cassie: Yeah, that was me. I thought if you knew, you'd never show up.
Jonathan: Nice trick. Bye-bye.
Cassie: Wait a minute. Wait.
Jonathan: Look, I don't need another earful about what a piece of scum you think I am. I've been getting that enough lately, okay?
Cassie: From who?
Jonathan: It doesn't matter. I'm out.
Cassie: Wait. Look, I'm not here to tell you what I think about you, Jonathan, because you know already. I need your help. You may be the only person who can help me.
Edmund:   Sobs   This... this is my baby. This is my child, my hopes, my dreams. The child I was going to have with Cassie! This is it? What did you do, Dinah? What did you do?
Dinah:   Whimpers  
Edmund: You were pregnant, Dinah. You were pregnant. The embryo took. I spoke to the doctor. You were carrying my child! I saw the sonogram! What the hell did you do?
Dinah: I didn't do anything, Edmund.
Edmund: Liar! Liar. You killed me, Dinah. You've killed me. You lying, miserable...
Dinah: I lost her. I lost her. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was my dream, too.   Howling sobs  
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Gus: Put it down, Dad.
Gus: Put it down, Dad.
Alan: Warden, thank goodness you showed up when you did.
Mallet: Save it. I heard everything from the kitchen. You shot Phillip Spaulding.
Alan: It doesn't matter what you heard, Warden. It's their word against mine, and they will never convince the authorities.
Lizzie: Granddad?
Harley: They all heard you, Alan. They heard everything.
Gus: It's over.
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Jonathan: You need me to help you? Okay, I'm game. I'm at least curious.
Cassie: Look, Jonathan, it's about Edmund, okay? He's trying to keep my baby away from me even before it's born.
Jonathan: Really? I thought he was such a good guy.
Cassie: I'm not going to let him do this to me, but the only way to stop him will be to prove that he's an unfit parent.
Jonathan: And what does this have to do with me?
Cassie: Okay, look, Dinah was supposed to help me, but she can't. And you can. Now, I heard that you got beat up, and the last time that happened, Edmund did it.
Jonathan: And?
Cassie: Well, I want you to press charges. He did this, right?
Jonathan: No. Sorry to say, it wasn't him this time.
Cassie:   Sighs   That's not going to help me in court.
Jonathan: Oh, boo-freaking-hoo. I'm so sorry to disappoint you, Aunt Cassie. Maybe I'd be a better help if I let Edmund bash my brains in. You know what? Let me get on that. Let me see if I can rile the guy up.
Cassie: Oh, Jonathan, give me a break.
Jonathan: You people are unbelievable. What the hell is it with this family? You guys only give two squats about me when you need something from me.
Cassie: I'm going to do whatever it takes to hold on to my baby.
Jonathan: Oh, the baby, the baby, the baby. There is no... way you even deserve to have a baby. You know, Edmund either. And the only fit parent that I see around here is Dinah.
Cassie:   Scoffs   Oh, my God. You can't mean that.
Jonathan: Yes, I do. Maybe I should help her hold on to this baby.
Cassie: Get out of here.
Jonathan: That I can help you with.
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Edmund: You said ""her,"" that you lost ""her."" The baby was a girl? A daughter. A daughter.
Dinah: I wanted to tell you. I couldn't find the words. I didn't know how.
Edmund: So this happened, what, weeks ago?
Dinah: Yeah. I woke up with horrible cramps, and then I started bleeding a whole lot. I think it was the stress. My mother and father, all this tension and stuff. I could feel the stress building up, I really could. But I lost her. I lost her, and I did everything I knew to do to hold on to her, but I couldn't. It wasn't enough.
Edmund: You couldn't find the words to tell me? The words...
Dinah: I couldn't bear to break your heart. I wanted to protect you for as long as I could because I care for you, and you have to know that.
Edmund: I had a girl. I had a baby girl.
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Mallet: I'll call it in, get things moving. Gus, keep an eye on him.
Alan: Why... why are you all looking at me that way? You know I would never hurt Phillip.
Beth: Oh, Alan.
Harley: They all heard you, Alan.
Alan: I feared for my life. I would have said anything to keep Harley from doing the same thing to me as she did to Phillip.
Gus: You shot Phillip right in this room. You covered it up, and you tried to pin the blame on her. You know it, and we all know it.
Alan: This is pure entrapment. It will never stand up in court. You set me up.
Olivia: Who haven't you set up, you lying, selfish, murderous bastard? You made our lives hell. You're going to pay for this. I want him to pay for this!
Lizzie: Wait! Just shut up! Granddad, look me in the eye and tell me the truth. Did you shoot Daddy?
Beth: Lizzie...
Lizzie: No, Mom, stop it. I need to talk to Granddad.
Alan: Sweetheart, you know me.
Lizzie: And I know when you're lying. I can see it in your eyes.
Alan: I'm telling you the truth.
Lizzie: Oh, my God. You did it. You killed Daddy! You took him away from us!
Alan: Elizabeth, don't let them...
Lizzie: No!
Alan: Don't let them turn you against me. That's what they're trying to do.
Lizzie: You shot him right in this room. How long did it take you? How long were you pointing it at him? Did he tell you to stop? He wouldn't even think you would do it. He loved you. You said you loved him, and then you did it.
Alan: I do!
Lizzie: Oh, you murdered him! I can't wait to see you pay.   Sobbing  
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Edmund: Don't touch me.
Dinah: You know what? You lost your child, but that doesn't mean you have to lose your dream. You could have another child, because I can give you that.
Edmund: Is that why you've been so desperate to sleep with me? Trying to have another child, is that it?
Dinah: I thought it would make it easier when you heard about me losing the baby, that maybe if another one was along the way...
Edmund: Yeah-- just with you as the mother this time.
Dinah: I'm strong, and I'm fertile, and I love you, and I think that those are three pluses to being a mom.
Edmund: Oh, God. Just please don't joke about this.
Dinah: Edmund, I'm not joking. You want to be a father. And now is your chance to have it with someone who's going to love you no matter what. We can make a baby tonight, right now. If you say yes, I can give you everything you want.
Edmund: Another little girl?
Dinah: Could be. Edmund, I'm sorry. This is a shock, this is a huge shock, I know. But we could start a family, and it would be a way for both of us to get over it, you know? It would be good for both of us. We both want to be parents. And I know that I could bring a child into this world. I know it. They say it's a good thing to conceive a baby out of love.
Edmund: As opposed to need?
Dinah: It has broken my heart to lose that child. Those feelings are real. They are very real, so I'm very sure of my motivation. Our family and our life together can begin right now, tonight.
Edmund: I still want to spend the rest of my life with Cassie. Does that bother you?
Dinah: I think that would change. If I got pregnant, I think that that closeness can turn into love. And I think that we could be happy, Edmund.
Edmund: I have to go.
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April: I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere.
Sandy: Okay.
Tammy: I hope this isn't your way of getting some sort of payback because of Jonathan. What's her name, anyway?
Sandy: April. And no, I'm not trying to hurt you or make you jealous.
Tammy: Sandy, we can work this out. Let's just go somewhere and...
Sandy: Talking isn't going to change anything. And it's okay. I don't blame you. It's probably my fault.
Tammy: Yours?
Sandy: Yeah, I pushed too hard. I put too much pressure on us to be something that you weren't ready for. And it's good that we didn't go any farther, because now we can just pull back, be friends. Everything's cool.
Tammy: Is that really what you want? To be friends?
Sandy: Maybe friends, that's just the best thing for us.
Tammy: No. You know that's not true.
Sandy: Tammy.
Tammy: Look, I'll get a drink, and we can all hang out together.
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Edmund: Hello, Cassie.
Cassie: I was just thinking about you.
Edmund: May I come in?
Cassie: Josh and Reva aren't here.
Edmund: It's all right. I've come to see you. There's something I have to tell you, something very important.
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Lizzie: I don't want to hear another word from you.
Gus: Well, I do. I'd like you to finish your confession.
Alan: All right, I will finish my confession. I confess to doing everything in my power to protect my family. Beth, I want you to explain that to Elizabeth, and also explain to her that Harley has framed her grandfather.
Harley: Alan, you did it. You shot your son-- the heart and soul of your family, the man that you claimed to love more than anybody else in the world.
Alan: I do love them.
Harley: Then you know what? Do your family a favor. Do this whole town a favor, and when the police get here, confess-- again, actually. God, it's the only way any of us are going to heal.
Mallet: Frank's on his way, with backup.
Alan: Oh, Harley, your poor brother. Arresting you is a full-time job, isn't it?
Harley: You didn't hear a word I just said to you, did you?
Gus: You can't fight this anymore, Alan.
Alan: You have nothing on me.
Harley: You confessed!
Alan: Where's the evidence? This note from Wallace? You have absolutely nothing that ties me directly to the murder.
Alexandra: That is not entirely true. I have something. _Next on ""Guiding Light""... _
Cassie: This baby is going to tie us together for the rest of our lives.
Edmund: You really have no idea what you're saying.
Dinah: Why is it so hard to, you know, get over someone that you love so much?
Frank: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
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Tammy: You want to scream at me? Tell me how I hurt you? Go ahead, give it to me.
Sandy: That's not how I feel.
Tammy: Then do something, anything, other than acting like there was never all that much between us. We both know that that's a lie.
Sandy: You know how much I care about you. That hasn't changed.
Tammy: Then why does everything else have to? I don't want to lose what we have, Sandy? Don't you dare tell me that it's already gone.
Sandy: Is Jonathan gone? And how you feel about him?
Tammy: I'm sorry about that. I didn't ask for it, and I want it gone. I wish I didn't have a past and stuff from it that still haunts me, but I do. That's just how it is.
Sandy: And I'm telling you how it is for me.
Tammy: You're more important to me, Sandy, and I'm not just saying that. Just, please, let me prove it to you.
Sandy: I don't want to be rude. Sorry.
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  Knock on door  
Jonathan: Yo, Dinah-mite. Hey. What's wrong?
Dinah: He knows.
Jonathan: Edmund? The baby? Eddie took it pretty hard, huh? Well, it was a crazy-ass plan to begin with. You know that.
Dinah: It would have worked if he'd just listened.
Jonathan: If Eddie had done what daddies do? Well, the news isn't all bad.
Dinah: The hell it isn't.
Jonathan: Oh, come on. At least now you don't have to waddle around in that pad anymore. You don't have to take any more hassles from Cassie. You're free.
Dinah: I'm empty.
Jonathan: No. Come on, live it up. Go out there and just dance on some tables, raise some hell again.
Dinah: I wanted a family. I wanted a home.
Jonathan: And a husband. And the odds were against you.
Dinah: So, what are you saying, huh? That I... I'm never going to find anybody to love me?
Jonathan: No. I'm saying that I don't understand how this works. I don't understand why some people get a free ride and all the goodies, and other people end up in this room. I'm just saying maybe it's for the best you didn't have that baby.
Dinah: Why? So I could really be alone?
Jonathan: I'm thinking about the kid, Dinah. It would have just been fresh meat for people to hurt. Think about Cassie and Edmund. You think they know what love is? They suck. Why even bring a kid into this world if the parents aren't going to love it for who it is?
Dinah: It wasn't an ""it."" It was a little girl who I loved very much.
Jonathan: Hey. For what it's worth, I don't think you're the freak that you think you are. I think you would have made a great mom.
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Edmund: I just came from seeing Dinah.
Cassie: And she told you. She told you that she admitted to me that you didn't kidnap her the night of the party.
Edmund: Well, I'm glad you know the truth.
Cassie: Yeah. And I owe you an apology.
Edmund: Please. We both made our mistakes, Cassie, and nothing about the last several weeks has been easy.
Cassie: No.
Edmund: No. But I would like to put all that behind us and start over, together.
Cassie: Edmund...
Edmund: We can do this, Cassie. We can do this. We still need each other. Now, please just... just hear me out. I want to start over. I have to start over. Cassie, I just want to throw away everything that's happened up to this moment, everything that's happened up to this point. I just want to live in the moment, in this moment, Cassie, because in this moment, I love you and I need you as I've never loved or needed anything in my life.
Cassie: I've heard that before, Edmund.
Edmund: Cassie, that's because some things never change. Just tell me you're willing to start over, to take that chance. It's not too late. We can have a new life together, Cassie, and not make the same mistakes. We can get it right this time. What do you say? Say yes. Please?
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Alexandra: Oh, you damn fool. Alan. Alan, I have so loved you all of my life. You're my brother. You know me better than anyone else in the whole world, as I you. That's why you have to understand that I only want what's best for you. And that's why I had to come in here and put an end to all this, all of this.
Alan: They got to you, didn't they, Alexandra?
Alexandra: Alan...
Gus: Alexandra? Alexandra, please just tell us what it is.
Alexandra: There is physical evidence that links Alan to the shooting.
Harley: What is it? Alex?
Alexandra: A pair of gloves. Alan wore them the night of the murder. There are powder burns, blood, Phillip's blood...
Alan: Traitor!
Alexandra: ...On them.
Alan: You back-stabbing Judas!
Alexandra: Alan, stop it.
Mallet: I'd save my energy if I were you. You're going to need it.
Lizzie: Aunt Alex, are you sure that's my dad's blood?
Alexandra: Yes. When I found the gloves, I approached your grandfather with them, and he admitted he had them on when he picked up that gun.   Sobs   He was so... I wanted to help him!
Gus: How did you do that? By being quiet?
Alexandra: Oh, my God. I warned you. I warned you, Alan, that you had to stop hurting people. You need help, Alan. You need my help.
Alan: This is how you help me? You sicken me.
Frank: I got her. I've been looking all over for you.
Harley: I know. You found me.
Frank: Yes, I did find you. What are you doing here? If you were tired of running, why didn't you call me?
Harley: Listen to me. Listen to me. I didn't do it. I didn't do it. I didn't kill him. Alan did. It was Alan.
Frank: What?
Gus: Frank, it's true. She's got a note from a Dr. Wallace who was at the hospital the night that Phillip was shot.
Harley: Corroborating everything.
Gus: And Alexandra has a piece of physical evidence that links him to the crime.
Rick: You confessed, Alan. We all heard you.
Olivia: Loud and clear.
Frank: You tried to crucify my sister for Phillip's murder, and you knew you were the shooter all along?
Alan: I don't have to say anything to you, Frank.
Frank: Yeah, you're damn right, because I'll be doing the talking now. Alan Spaulding, you're under arrest for the murder of Phillip Spaulding. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you by the court. Do you understand these rights as I've read them to you?
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Jonathan: Listen, D, Edmund doesn't know what he's missing out on.
Dinah: Yeah. All he wants is Cassie. Cassie, Cassie, Cassie.
Jonathan: Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. If he doesn't know what he's missing out on with you, then he's... screw him.
Dinah: I tried that.
Jonathan:   Laughs   You'll find a way.
Dinah: Why? Why is it so hard? Why is it so hard to, you know, get over someone that you love so much?   Exasperated sigh   Oh, God, this sucks. This sucks so bad. I have a hole in me that is so gigantic, and I just keep waiting for that one person who will not fill it.
Jonathan: Well, you fill it up with what you can get: Sex, booze, hate, anything that'll take the space or at least keep you busy.
Dinah: That's what you do, isn't it?
Jonathan: I make it work. Listen, you can't let yourself want something that you can't have. It eats you up.
Dinah: Okay. So stop caring before it stops you, right?
Jonathan: Don't let yourself be in a place where you want something from somebody else. That's the only way to stay safe.
Dinah: That's a lot easier said than done, my friend.
Jonathan: What, you think it's any harder than what you're going through now?
Dinah: Thank you for sitting with me, but I need to be alone right now, okay?
Jonathan: Sure.
Dinah: I'm sorry.
Jonathan: It's okay. One more thing: To protect yourself, you hurt people before they hurt you.
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Cassie: Dinah's kidnapping story was a lie, but that doesn't change what I saw in the barn that night, Edmund.
Edmund: Cassie, for God's sake, I was not about to hit Dinah with a shovel.
Cassie: It was enough that you even had it in your hands, holding it over her head. It's right there at all times, right under the surface with you.
Edmund: Cassie, we still love each other.
Cassie: Edmund, what we had was... it was great. But we can't get it back. We've been through way too much.
Edmund: You're wrong.
Cassie: Look at us! You were coming after me with a legal document that I forgot to sign. I was looking for any way to brand you as an unfit father. That's no way to live, and it's no way to bring a baby into the world.
Edmund: Oh, Cassie.
Cassie: No, we're not going to use this baby as a weapon. I hurt you, I hurt him or her.
Edmund: I never wanted anything but health and happiness for our child.
Cassie: Okay. Okay. Then we need to come up with a way that we can be around each other for the sake of this baby. Edmund, I wanted to have a baby with you because I knew you were going to be a wonderful father, and I still feel that way. I do. But you've got to put the best of you out there, and you've got to control that side of you that...
Edmund: Is the man you can't love anymore.
Cassie: Yes. And I am sorry. I'm just trying to be honest with you. Look, you... you can be a hero in the eyes of him or her-- especially if it's a her, because little girls love their Daddy. And you know, I never had a father, but I know that it's true. Look, we may not be a couple anymore, but this baby is going to tie us together for the rest of our lives, and that proves that there once was love. Edmund, come on.
Edmund: Stop, Cassie. Stop. You really have no idea what you're saying.
Cassie: What's going on, Edmund?
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Frank: Let's go.
Gus: There's something that you need to know.
Alan: If we're going to go, Frank, let's go!
Gus: There was a time that I was really proud to call you my father, and at that time, all I ever wanted to do was make you proud of me. But there is something so clearly twisted about you, and I can see that now.
Alan: You know, you always see what you want to see.
Gus: Oh, and that's a line that you love to hide behind, isn't it? So for the record, this is not something, not something I can ever forgive you for. And I'm not talking about shooting Phillip. I'm talking about what you tried to do to Harley. You tried to take her life away from her-- her life, her freedom, her dignity. Well, now that's happening to you, isn't it? And that's called karma. There's your happy ending. Are you happy?
Harley: Let him go.
Alan: You all think you know what happened, don't you? Well, you don't know anything. I loved Phillip's life more than my very own, and that will always be that way.
Frank: Come on.
Gus: It's over. It's over.
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Tammy: Do me a favor. Get lost.
Jonathan: Chill. I am lost. I'm the most lost guy in this town. Looks like Sandy found himself a new friend.
Tammy: I'm going to get him back.
Jonathan: Sounds like you mean business.
Tammy: I love Sandy. And he loves me, still. This isn't a breakup. It's only a breather. We'll be together again.
April: What do you say we find someplace a little less crowded?
Sandy: Oh, um, no, thanks. Thank you very much, though, for the drink. I'm only going to say this once: You hurt Tammy, and that pain from falling off a mountain is going to feel like a sprained ankle compared to what I'll make you feel.
Jonathan: More than one kind of pain. Huh, Tammy?
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Edmund: There's something you need to know, Cassie, and it's... it's just very hard to put into words.
Cassie: Okay.
Edmund: Do you remember the evening...   Cell phone ringing  
Cassie: Sorry. I've got to take this.
Edmund: Jeffrey O'Neil.
Cassie: I'll be right back.   Knock at door  
Dinah: Hi. I knew you'd be here.
Edmund: What is this?
Dinah: I had to wear the pad so nobody would ask me any questions. Do you see how it could be for us at least, Edmund?
Edmund: My God. Do you ever stop?
Dinah: I cannot walk out of your life. I can't. You are a part of me, just like the little girl was a part of me.
Edmund: Don't you ever mention her again. Don't.
Dinah: Listen to me. Listen to me. I am trying to make up for losing her. Don't you see that? I am trying to make you understand that I... you know what? I... I'll tell Cassie that I had the miscarriage, okay? I will tell her. I will tell everybody that I was faking it, that I was a big liar.
Cassie: Edmund.
Edmund: Put that back on, quickly.
Dinah: What? Why? Why?
Edmund: Put it back on.
Cassie: Edmund. Ed... Dinah.
Dinah: Hi.
Cassie: What's going on? Is everything okay with the baby?
Edmund: The baby's fine. Couldn't be better.
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Lizzie: I can't believe he told me to stay away from Coop because the Coopers were my enemy. He was our enemy, okay? He shot my dad. Don't touch me.
Alexandra: Lizzie, Lizzie, I'm so sorry, Baby.
Lizzie: Every word that came out of his mouth was a lie.
Alexandra: I don't want you to think about this just for now, okay? Come on, let's go home. You need to be with family.
Lizzie: No! I am not setting foot in that house again.
Alexandra: All right.
Olivia: I have a few questions. How long did you know about this? And how long were you going to keep your mouth shut, Alexandra? Until Harley was sent back to prison? Or maybe until I was framed and given a sentence of my own?
Alexandra: I'm not really sure if I owe you any explanations.
Olivia: The hell you don't. You knew what was going on. You did nothing. I think Jeffrey O'Neil has a strong case for accessory after the fact. Maybe you'll end up in a nice cozy little cell next to your brother. That would be justice.
Alexandra: I'm sorry for everything you've been through, for all of you. I was concerned for my own safety.
Harley: What you did, what you didn't do: That's between you and your conscience, Alex.
Frank: Okay, Sis.
Gus: Frank.
Harley: I know I've got to go with you. Until I'm cleared, I'm still prisoner 11622. Thank you for everything.
Mallet: Thank you.
Frank: Listen, I need to get you out of here before the press shows up, okay? Okay, guys, take Alan to the station. I'll drive my sister. All right?
Sebastian: Hey, guys. My unit's out front. I'll take the perp in. Right this way, Mr. Spaulding. _Next, on ""Guiding Light""... _
Alan: I owe you my life.
Sebastian: Yes, you do. Alan Spaulding, the billionaire that shot his son-- armed, dangerous, and on the run.
Olivia: Let me out of here!
Lizzie: He killed my father. No, I'm never going back there again. Do you not see that our family's cursed?
Olivia: Jonathan may know something about my sister's death.
Nate: Shut up!
Tammy: He didn't kill anyone.
Reva: He killed your sister, and I'll prove it.",Edmund is devastated at the loss of his baby girl. Dinah thinks they should make another baby and be a family. Edmund considers telling Cassie the truth but in the end decides to continue lying to her letting her think the baby is fine. Tammy begs Sandy for another chance but Sandy tells her to deal with her feelings for Jonathan because they will always come between them Lizzie is devastated by Alan's confession. Alan recants his confession but Alexandra gives the police the bloody gloves. Alan is arrested but Sebastian rescues him by dressing up as a cop to supposedly take him to jail.,summ_screen
"Marina: What, are you on celebrity time now?
Shayne: I had to sneak out of my own house.
Marina: Excuse me.
Shayne: You think Springfield had never seen a baseball player before.
Marina: Well, they haven't. Not one like you.
Shayne: But it's like everybody wants a piece of me. I got these reporters calling my house non-stop. I even had one of those, like sports vans outside of my house.
Marina: Oh, my God. Which one?
Shayne: I don't know, because I just ducked into my mom's car and took off.
Marina: What? You don't want to stay for your close-up? Shayne, how could you pass that up?
Shayne: Because I had something better waiting for me here.
Marina: Oh. You know, you're going to have to get used to this whole celebrity thing. You're going to be baseball's new backstreet boy.
Shayne: How about we do that later? And we got one month left. Just the two of us. I want to be just with you.
Marina: Alone?
Shayne: Alone. How about this? Picture this, all right. Me and you, top down. We're just driving... We keep on driving, okay, until we get somewhere where nobody knows my name, except for you.
Marina: That sounds really great. But...  Groans 
Shayne: Hmm?
Marina: We're not really going be going anywhere. I'm really sorry. Just please don't hate me.
Shayne: I'll never hate you. You want to tell me why?
Marina: I'll explain it inside.
Shayne: Here's fine.
Marina: Nah, just come on.
All: Surprise!  Cheers and applause 
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Ben: Look, my grandmother is dying.
Mel: I know. I know, Ben. I'm sorry.
Ben: No, I have to go see her. Look, I'll sign whatever you want me to sign, all right. Just let me go. This is my grandmother. She is the only connection to my mother that I have. I mean, don't you have a grandmother?
Mel: I lost mine a long time. But, Ben, that's not the point.
Holly: Look, Mel, we just need the all-clear from you so that we can go to the nursing home. Is he physically up to it?
Mel: I am the last person that wants to keep you from saying good bye, Ben. But even if I can release you, the police won't.
Ross: Mel, I can handle the police.
Mel: Ben, there is a killer out there who already came this close. Can you really afford to put yourself in jeopardy again?
Holly: She has a point there.
Ben: I have to get out of here, all right. Not tomorrow, not the next week, but right now.
Holly: None of us want to see you get hurt.
Ben: I'm not going to get hurt. It's not going to happen.
Mel: How could you be so sure?
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Edmund: It's me, Edmund. I need to see you right away. Olivia's bar in an hour. Yes, it's very important. Thank you. Bye.
Cassie: Hey.
Edmund: Hi.
Cassie: So what happened to your important business?
Edmund: You are my important business.
Cassie: Oh. Good answer. So are you ready to get out of these clothes? Our swim, remember?
Edmund: Oh, right. How could I forget. Unfortunately there is a piece of business I have to take care of before we take the plunge.
Cassie: What could be more important than me?
Jeffrey: Me. Hi.
Cassie: Cute.
Jeffrey: So how was Tammy's first date with the felon?
Cassie: He's seventeen. A juvenile record doesn't make you a felon.
Jeffrey: Future felon.
Cassie: Joey is making up for his mistakes. And Tammy is generous enough to understand that and give him another chance.
Jeffrey: Or she's setting herself up for a huge fall. Hey, like mother like daughter.
Edmund: Mr. O'Neill, I fail to see how Tammy's choices or Cassie's choices are any of your business.
Cassie: It's okay, Edmund. Let him finish.
Jeffrey: I'm done.
Cassie: Are you sure?
Jeffrey: Mm-hmm.
Cassie: Because you better say everything that you have to say. It's the last time you get to share your opinions with us. I want you out of my hotel and I want you out of my life, Mr. O'Neill. So consider yourself evicted.
Jeffrey: You're throwing me out? On what grounds?
Cassie: I don't need any grounds. You know that. You're a lawyer. But we can call it disturbing the peace.
Jeffrey: Okay. Fine. I'll leave. Just give me a little time to pack and to find another place to live.
Cassie: Those things aren't my problem. You have till 7:00 sharp.
Jeffrey: I have boxes and boxes of stuff in storage, okay. I've got case files, I've got books. These are things that I need to do my work. And I also need to book movers.
Cassie: Your boxes will be safe until you make other arrangements.
Jeffrey: Thank you. I'm glad your reconsidering.
Cassie: You didn't let me finish. They will be safe until 7:00 P.M. Then I'm going to put them on the curb with the rest of your stuff.
Edmund: Has anyone ever told that you are remarkably beautiful when you're bossing people around.
Cassie: Shut up and kiss me.
Edmund: I have to go. There's something I have to do.
Cassie: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Can't it wait?
Edmund: No.
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Marah: I feel kind of bad doing this to you. I mean I'm sure it's so, not your mood, you know, being around a bunch of people.
Shayne: Oh, come on. Are you kidding me? It doesn't exactly suck to be me right now. And besides... besides my parents and Marah is, like, the only people I feel normal around.
Remy: So you're using us because we knew you when?
Shayne: Pretty much. No, but it's like, you know, I don't have anybody here asking me about my fastball or asking me for an autograph. It's kind of nice.
Remy: Actually. What? It's going to be worth a lot of money one day.
Joey: You better start practicing your signature. Me, I already got my autograph down. Of course I'm going the college route so I've got some more time.
Lizzie: And that's just the beginning. People are going to want a lot more than your autograph, Shayne. They're going to want you.
Shayne: What are you talking about?
Lizzie: Well, girls are going to be throwing themselves on you and they're not going to be subtle either.
Shayne: Let's not get crazy. Let's not get carried away, Elizabeth.
Lizzie: Okay, well, what happens when a girl ask you to sign her underwear? What are you going to say?
Marina: He'll say he doesn't have a pen.  Laughter 
Buzz: Excuse me.
Shayne: Thanks, Buzz. I didn't order any food.
Buzz: Yeah, I know you didn't. This isn't just any sandwich. It's...
Shayne: It's not?
Buzz: No, I mean, you know, you got a lot of perks along the way. People like you for the way you throw the ball, but at the end of the day what matters is what's, you know, real. This is real.
Shayne: It was a sandwich.
Buzz: We've established that.  Laughter  It is a sandwich. It isn't just any sandwich, though. This is... This is Shayne's sub...  Gasps  ...To join Buzz's burger, Frank's furter.
Marina: And my personal favorite, Marina's mozzarella and tomato.  Laughter 
Buzz: So no matter where you go, no matter how well you do, you'll always know that there's a place where you're always on the menu.
Shayne: That is awesome. Thank you, Buzz, thank you. That's great. You know what, it never even felt real until now. You know, the draft was great. Being on the Buzz menu, now I've hit the big time.
Buzz: Yo.  Laughter 
Shayne: Thanks, Buzz.
Lizzie: Oh, you know, this is great for everyone around here.
Marina: Yeah. I know, he does really look happy, doesn't he?
Lizzie: Yeah, and so do you. This thing's been great for getting you over Ben.
Marina: Excuse me?
Lizzie: Well, I mean, I know you've moved on and everything, but like it must have been hard for you to see Ben in the hospital like that. Oh, my god, you did tell Shayne you went to visit Ben, right? You didn't? I'm... I'm so sorry. I really don't want to mess anything up between you two.
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Gus: Let's go!
Eden: This is crazy. If you want to question me, take me down to the station.
Gus: What's the matter, you don't like it up here?
Eden: We're on the roof of the Beacon and you are... Out of your mind. No, I do not like this.
Gus: Well, I just thought that rooftops had a special place in our history, Eden. You know, some kids they got backyards or they got tree houses. We got rooftops, remember? We were up on one of these rooftops and you changed the entire course of our lives. Remember that?
Eden: What is this? Are you taking me down memory lane so that you're going to totally throw me off course so I incriminate myself?
Gus: No, I just thought maybe you would remember how it used to be between us.
Eden: Well, I know what it's like right now. You are the cop and I am the suspect.
Gus: No, we're still brother and sister. I just wanted to see if you remember how we used to be, how we used to speak to each other in the same language. How we used to do things to defend each other. How we depended on each other for survival. And then we came up to one of these rooftops in our lives, in the past, and you changed the entire course of our lives and now you're doing it again.
Eden: I did that for us, and you know that.
Gus: No, that did not need to be done. It was done for vengeance. Let's get that straight.
Eden: For our father's murder. I did it because I knew that you...
Gus: Okay, so you were doing it to protect me? Great. Thank you. You're doing it now to protect me? Oh, what did you do? Just tell me what you did.
Eden: I did not kill anyone. Why don't you believe me?
Gus: I... I don't know what to believe anymore.
Eden: Will you believe in me?
Gus: But you don't hold anything sacred, Eden. I ask you for the truth and you give me little teeny bits of truth because you know I am desperate for it. And you used that.
Eden: I never ever use you.
Gus: Listen to me, three people are dead-- Ariana, Renee and the coroner. And there's only one thing that connects all three of those things, and that is you! So, either you are the killer or you know who is. And we are not going to leave this place until you tell me which one!
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Alexandra: Hello there.
Edmund: Please.
Alexandra: Well, I certainly hope you've ordered some champagne for this good news.
Edmund: Yes, well I thought I'd wait until after I pop the question.
Alexandra: Oh.
Edmund: It's not that question.
Alexandra: Oh.
Edmund: I need your help, Alexandra. I'd like to make a dream of Cassie's come true and I just can't do it without you.
Alexandra:  Laughs  So I'm to play, what, the part of the role of the good Godmother or something?  Laughs 
Edmund: Well, just hear me out.
Alexandra: Oh, my. My, my, my. And what am I looking at?
Edmund: These are the plans to the farm that Cassie and Richard never got the chance to restore. I want to complete the work for them, and then make a present of it to Cassie and Tammy and the boys. Once more, out back a place for them all to play. I want to build them a real field of dreams.
Alexandra:  Laughs  Oh, you're serious, aren't you?
Edmund:  Laughs  Yes, I am.
Alexandra:  Laughs 
Edmund: Alexandra, when I see R.J. and Will, I see me and Richard. But Richard and I had a whole island as a playground.
Alexandra: You know, somehow I just can't imagine you and Richard playing together as children.
Edmund: We were very close when we were young. R.J. and Will are going to have more memories to grow on then just their childhood. I'm going to see that nothing comes in between those two.
Alexandra: Well, all right, all right. Good heavens. Good heavens. You know, I certainly wish that someone had taken such an interest in Alan and me when we were growing up. So how much, darling?
Edmund: No, no, no. I don't want your money, Alexandra.
Alexandra: Hmm?
Edmund: No, I wanted to do this all out of my own pocket.
Alexandra:  Laughs 
Edmund: Hold on, what I need... What I need is your advice. Cassie is a very proud woman. It's one of her qualities that I admire most. So I need to know is this too much, too fast? Am I going to scare her off? What do you think?
Alexandra: Lord, I think you are truly smitten.
Edmund:  Laughs  Cute. What do you think about the farm?
Alexandra: You bought it.  Laughter  I'm going to tell you something. It's been so long since I have given any thought at all to matters of the heart.  Laughs 
Edmund: But you know something about being a strong, beautiful woman, so, please, Alexandra, what do you think?
Alexandra:  Laughs 
Edmund: What is so funny, really? What is so funny about all this?
Alexandra: I'm laughing at myself. Look, if all you need from me is advice, darling, well, I've lost my luck and my leverage, haven't I?
Edmund: No. Just tell me what it is you need. If you need something I'll do it. What is it?
Alexandra: All right. I need you to get off this high road and help me go after Jeffrey O'Neill.
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Cassie: I don't care if I have to carry out every single box myself. I want all traces of Mr. O'Neill out of this hotel by 7:00.  Phone rings  Thanks. Beacon hotel?
Jeffrey: Oh, perfect. Mrs. Winslow, this is Jeffrey O'Neill.
Cassie: Clock's ticking, Mr. O'Neill.
Jeffrey: Now hang on, slow down, okay. All right, maybe... maybe I shouldn't have said those things I said about Tammy and her little hoodlum friend... I mean, her... her baseball player friend.
Cassie: You haven't' found a mover yet?
Jeffrey: About that, I was sort of hoping you would reconsider.
Cassie: Are you begging, Counselor?
Jeffrey: No, I am not begging, Mrs. Winslow. I don't beg. I'm trying to reason with you. You always handled my honesty with such spirit, you know. I'm sorry if I always seem to hit a nerve with you.
Cassie: Well, I'm sorry if you think we have anything else to say to each other.
Jeffrey: Come on, Mrs. Winslow! All right, listen, I... I questioned your little boyfriend's ability to turn over a new leaf. And you can throw me out on my ear just to prove me wrong? Don't you think you're behaving a little immaturely here?
Cassie: Tick tock, tick tock.
Jeffrey: I'm trying to be a nice guy!
Cassie: You wouldn't know nice if it slapped you in the face.
Jeffrey: Yeah says the person who wouldn't even give me time to pack my bags.
Cassie: I'm hanging up on you now.
Jeffrey: Well, you can't hang up on me because I'm hanging up on you first.
Cassie:  Grunts  Oh, oh, Mr. Hendon, hi there. I... I haven't seen you since...
Mitch: Since my wife was murdered upstairs?
Cassie: I thought you were leaving town.
Mitch: Seems the police have other ideas. They don't want me to leave town right now. It's looking like I'm a suspect.
Cassie: I... I'm sure that's just part of the routine investigation.
Mitch: It's a little more than that, Mrs. Winslow. But I set them straight. Now it's time for them to find the real murderer before somebody else gets killed.
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Eden: Nothing I know can help you.
Gus: Just take a deep breath, okay. You let me be the judge of that. You give me something. Think. Give me something. Give me anything. Give me a name. Give me Vinny Salerno.
Eden: No, no. Vinnie did not do this...
Gus: Yes, yes, yes, you give me Vinnie Salerno, okay? Here's the story. Vinnie Salerno's angry at you. He's coming after you because you have a side business going. Because he wants to... He wants to teach you a lesson.
Eden: No, Vinnie does not want to teach me a lesson, because he doesn't care about my escort service. As long as I kept away from the extortion side of it, I was okay. So when Renee started going after the coroner, she was putting me and everything I have ever worked for in danger. So what am I supposed to do, go to the cops with that? What?
Gus: Did you just hear what you said? Did you hear? Honey, you just gave me motive. You just gave me motive for killing three people. For killing Renee, for killing Ariana, for killing the coroner. To keep Vinny Salerno away from you. Honey, it makes sense. Listen. I mean this is the way you've been running your life anyway, isn't it? Kill or be killed, that's you.
Eden: No, no it's not.
Gus: I told the D.A. I told the D.A. that you weren't capable of murder, but... That you didn't have a motive. And now I see that you did have a motive.
Eden: No, Gus, you... You've got it all wrong.
Gus: No, I've got it right! I've got it right! I didn't want to know this!  Cell phone rings  Yeah?
Ross: Gus, it's Ross Marler.
Gus: It's not a very good time.
Ross: I'm sorry. I just wanted to let you know that I'm at Cedars Hospital with Ben Reade. And Ben's grandmother is on her deathbed, and obviously he wants to say his good-byes. I'm assuming you won't stand in the way of that?
Gus: I'll be right there. You give me something. Or you turn yourself in.
Eden: I have nothing to give, I swear.
Gus: You swear on what, Eden. You don't hold anything sacred. Nothing is sacred to you.
Eden: I swear on us.
Gus: You know, we stood on a rooftop like this once before. And you did something that changed the course of our entire lives.
Eden: Yeah, we turned out okay. Look at us.
Gus: I took the fall for you back then. I can't do that now. This time you have to save yourself.
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Alexandra: Edmund, go ahead and build this... This stadium for Cassie and her children. She is a mother first and I can see that, okay? And the way to her heart is through her children of course. So I think it's a very, very nice strategy.
Edmund: This isn't a strategy, Alexandra. I actually care about Cassie and the children.
Alexandra: Yeah.  Laughs  It's just that you pick a hell of a time to go all sentimental on me. And you know, speaking of matters of the heart, we have a lot to lose in this, too. Don't you think you should go about protecting yourself?
Edmund: Well, as far as Jeffrey O'Neill is concerned, you're the one who needs protection not me.
Alexandra: Yes, and unfortunately, I haven't been on my best behavior ever since I came back to town. And I've got this feeling it's all about to catch up with me because of that pit bull district attorney.
Edmund: You always end up on top, Alexandra. Why should things be any different this time?
Alexandra: Because I have a very bad feeling about that guy. And you know, so should you. He's the spitting image of the love of Cassie's life, and he's living right under her roof.
Edmund: Yes, but not for long. And Cassie can see that he's no Richard.
Alexandra:  Laughs  Neither are you. Sorry. But don't you think you'd be far better off... You know if we could find out about those missing years of Jeffrey's...
Edmund: The best way to handle Jeffrey O'Neill is to ignore him. And he's doing a bang-up job about showing Cassie just how unlike my brother he is. And I'm just going to let him keep on doing that.
Alexandra: So you're going to stay on this high road?
Edmund: If I've learned one thing about Cassie, Alexandra, it's that what I do is important. That's what matters. So I'm sorry, I just can't help you.
Cassie: Can't help what?
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Tammy: So don't forget your favorite cousin when all those big checks start rolling in.
Joey: Hey, man, it's going to be tough to try and spend all that money.
Remy: Oh, I feel for you, Shayne.
Shayne: Yeah, well, come on. You know what, you guys are going to have to worry about the same thing pretty soon, a couple years.
Remy: You're kidding, right? Basketball's just a means to an end for me. It keeps my dad off my back while I get to study what I really want.
Shayne: Oh, man, you know what... Remy, I hate to sound like your dad and I definitely hate to sound like my dad, but what a waste of talent, man.
Remy: But you have to have heart for it, and mine is elsewhere. Music.
Tammy: Okay, so while you and Marina are off becoming big rock stars, Joey's going to follow in Shayne's footsteps. Can you like put in a good word for him or something? I mean, not that you need one.
Joey: It doesn't work that way. And don't worry about me. There are perks to being local.
Buzz: It's Marina, isn't it?
Shayne: You know, Buzz, all I want to do is play baseball, you know. Why does all this other stuff have to come... come along with it?
Buzz: Stuff. The stuff you can handle, except I think for one thing.
Shayne: What one thing is that?
Buzz: I think chasing your dream is going to take you away from my granddaughter.
Shayne: No, that's not going to happen. Look, we can visit each other all the time. We're going to stay tight, believe me. But, yeah, it would be nice to put her in my suitcase and bring her along to training camp with me.
Marina: Are you guys talking about me?
Buzz: Oh, well, who else?
Marina: Look, I just wanted to say, you know, about Lizzie...
Shayne: Don't worry. I mean Lizzie's just... Being Lizzie.
Marina: I know, I know, I know. But I just don't... I don't want you think that, like, this is, you know, some kind of rebound thing for me.
Shayne: You know what I think? I think that you are you, and you're here and that's good enough for me. Oh, man, you know what? I'll give you an exclusive. Just please leave us alone right now.
Reporter: I'm a big fan, but I'm here to ask Miss Cooper about her ex. I can see you've traded up. Does that mean you believe Ben Reade is capable of murder?
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Gus: Hey, your grandma sick?
Ben: Look, she's the only connection to my mother that I have. All right, I just want a chance to say good-bye.
Holly: And I'm going with him. A nurse will be going along as well.
Gus: Hmm, good, well, that will protect Ben from the world. But what's going to protect the world from Ben?
Holly: Are you kidding me?
Gus: Do I look like I'm kidding you?
Ross: Look, Gus, I think the situation calls for a police escort.
Gus: Fine, done, no problem. Look, I got a couple of questions to ask you about the attack.
Holly: Come on, Detective. You are standing between an innocent, young man and his grandmother. Now, you can play the interrogation game tomorrow.
Ben: What is that?
Gus: What's what?
Ben: That cologne or after shave that you're wearing right now. What is that?
Gus: It's funny you should ask. I did that interview earlier with somebody who was wearing...  Whistles  ...Way too much cologne. Put his jacket on for second... Why, what's it to you?
Ben: I smelled that before.
Gus: When?
Ben: This... This is going to sound strange, but it was right before I was attacked. It's one of the last things I remember before I woke up in the hospital.
Holly: Are you sure?
Ben: Yes, yes. It's an aftershave or something, right?
Ross: Ben, think it through. What actually happened?
Ben:  Sighs  I didn't hear anybody approach, but I remember that smell. And before I could turn around, there were hands around my neck. I tried to pull them off but they were too strong...
Gus: You feel any metal? Was there a ring around this person's neck?
Ben: I don't know. It happened... It happened too fast, I don't... But I do remember when I pulled the hand off, I felt something on it. That might have been it, but I don't know. That's when I blacked out.
Ross: Gus, I've heard enough. Do you want to talk?
Ben: You know who did this to me.
Gus: Oh, yeah. Mitch Hendon tried to kill you.
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Cassie: Well, Alexandra, I guess you're the business meeting Edmund dumped me for.
Edmund: Cassie and I were about to go for a swim.
Alexandra: Well, I... I'm sorry to interfere with your play time.  Laughs  It's just that I needed some advice from Edmund. You see Phillip is thinking of putting me in charge of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics division at Spaulding. And, well, I happen to be putting together a proposal that hopefully he can't refuse.  Laughs  So I enlisted Edmund's help here.
Edmund: Alexandra wants to take San Cristobel for everything it's worth. Duty market, its water, its salt, its vegetation, everything. And so I'm going to hook her up with someone down there who can help her.
Cassie: But when I showed up it sounded like you were turning down her offer.
Alexandra: No, it's just that Edmund's a little concerned about the environmental things that go... And I don't blame him. I mean he... he wants to protect his beloved country. So, I guess you could say we still have some negotiating to do. But I'm sure we'll work out something mutually beneficial. We always do.
Edmund: Don't forget your plans.
Alexandra: Oh, yes.  Laughs 
Edmund: Right.
Alexandra: You two have a nice swim.
Edmund: Thank you so much.
Cassie: Wow. You don't think I bought one word of that, now, do you?
Edmund: No, not remotely.
Cassie: You're up to something.
Edmund: Yes, I am. And it's a surprise.
Cassie: Tell me.
Edmund: If I told you it wouldn't' be a surprise. But maybe I will tell you after...
Cassie: After?
Edmund: Dinner.
Cassie: I don't like surprises.
Edmund: Give me a chance. You're going to love this one.
Cassie: All right. I'll change and I'll meet you down here later.
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Ben: Why did I not see this before? That grip, Mitch Hendon grabbed me right after Ramona died. It was the same grip. But it was him, I promise you it was him!
Mel: Ben, Ben, you're going to have to calm down if you want to go anywhere.
Holly: So it sounds like you've got your murderer now. You let Ben go. What's the deal here?
Gus: Ross.
Ben: Look, I told you everything I remember. Can I please go see my grandmother?
Ross: You want to bring Mitch Hendon back in for questioning.
Gus: No, it's time for a warrant.
Ross: Gus, I can get him to turn himself in.
Gus: All right, O'Neill's in one hour, otherwise I'm coming after him myself.
Ross: Thanks. What about Ben?
Gus: What about him? He can go see his grandmother, as long as he's got a police escort, I'm fine with it.
Ross: But Hendon will be locked up by then.
Gus: I know that.
Ross: You think there's another murderer out there?
Gus: Either out there, Marler, or right in there.
Ross: Gus, come on.
Gus: What? His sudden recall, that doesn't... A little too convenient for me.
Ross: You think he faked his memory lapse?
Gus: I'm thinking a lot of things right now. Look, Reade, he might not have killed Mrs. Hendon but, that guy, he's not innocent.
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Eden:  Sighs  Hi, Vinnie Salerno please. Eden August.
Tony: Eden, listen...
Eden: Would you just go away?
Tony: I'm not going to go anywhere.
Eden: Look, I haven't been crying because of you. Just to let you know. Bill and Gus finished what you started earlier. Apparently, when I'm not trying to seduce you, I'm lying to Bill and then when I'm really bored, I start murdering people according to Gus. So, I'm really dangerous. You better just get away from me. Oh, you know, and it's all an act just to get you close to me. And, look, it's working.
Tony: Eden, stop! Okay? I was wrong about what I said earlier. It wasn't about you. It was about me and Marah. You know, we started talking about this marriage thing and then she took off so fast, okay. Look, it's my problem not yours. I'm sorry.
Eden: Well, sorry is just a word. It's not going to get rid of my problems.
Tony: Well, maybe I could find a way that we can. Let me prove your innocence.
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Marina: Uh, yeah, yeah, Ben Reade has made some errors in judgment, but he's not a killer. Right now, in fact, he's recovering from an attack by the real killer. So I don't know, maybe if you lay off him, you could focus on finding some leads on who actually killed these people.
Reporter: Sounds like you still care a lot for Mr. Reade.
Marina: Well, I want what's best for him. I want him... I want him to... to get his life back on track. I want him to get it together.
Reporter: It's generous of you.
Marina: Well, I can afford to be.
Shayne: Okay, thanks. I think the interview's over now, so...
Reporter: Then how about an autograph? My nephew wants to grow up to be just like you.
Shayne: All right. What's his name?
Reporter: Uh, just sign your name. That will be fine.
Marina: Yeah, I think the question is: Do you actually have a nephew? The resale value's a lot higher if it's not personalized, right?
Reporter: Thanks for the interview.
Marina: Can you believe that guy?
Shayne: No, you know what I can't believe? I can't believe you. You're amazing. Is there anything you don't know, huh?
Marina: Not much. You know what you were saying before about... Getting away somewhere... Being alone? I think it's a really good idea, where no one knows about Ben.
Shayne: Or me.
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Jeffrey: So one whiff of the after shave and it all comes back to him. Are you all right, man?
Gus: Yeah, I'm just fighting the flu. Listen, Ben Reade remembers this ring. Now, that's enough to nail Mr. Hendon for the murder of his wife and for attacking Ben Reade.
Jeffrey: Right. And that's all very convenient, especially considering that little Bennie boy couldn't wait to get his day pass to visit granny. I don't know, Gus. It might be the lead we need.
Gus: Look, I got him coming back down here with Ross in about an hour, so, okay.
Jeffrey: All right. Well, let me know when they get here.
Gus: Yeah.
Jeffrey: And, I got to make a few calls. I got to find a new place to live.
Gus: All right. Oh, why, what happened at the Beacon?
Jeffrey: Well, certain individuals over there don't appreciate honesty.
Gus:  Laughs  Cassie Winslow.
Jeffrey: Yeah, that's the one, our favorite hotelier. Now, I'm out on the street.
Gus:  Laughs  Well, I know the number to a really bad motel if you need it.
Jeffrey: Thanks, Gus. Yeah, this is O'Neill. About that matter we discussed earlier, I'm going to need a pickup. Yeah, well, it can't be helped. Right. And the merchandise must be handled with care. I repeat with care.
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Ross: Mitch.
Mitch: Can I buy you a drink?
Ross: Believe me when I say, I should be the one buying this round.
Mitch: Lay it on me, Ross.
Ross: Ben Reade claims to have recalled the attack, and he's identified you as the attacker. Now, Gus is willing to allow you to turn yourself in, but it has to be today. In fact, it has to be right now.
Mitch: Thanks for that. Guess I don't get all the breaks.
Ross: Well, Mitch, this isn't over for you. Obviously a defense can still be built. But I can't be the one to do it. There's this huge conflict of interest and I have to pull out of the whole thing. I will be there, however, for the arrest, the arraignment, and I'll help you find someone to take care of you.
Mitch: Someone to take care of me. That's a good one. Ross, you've been great. But don't worry about me. I can take care of myself. Whatever happens happens.
Ross: Yeah. So, you're ready?
Mitch: I'd like to make a call to Ramona's family. I don't want this to come as a surprise.
Ross: All right. Don't take too long. I'll be waiting for you here.
Mitch: I'll be right back.
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Cassie: Well, hey, hey. How's it going on moving Mr. O'Neill out?
Bellhop: Well, the basement's all cleared out, but there's more upstairs.
Cassie: There's more upstairs?
Bellhop: Could take hours.
Cassie:  Sighs  Even on his way out, this man is annoying me. All right, let me have the keys. I'm going to check it out myself. Thanks.
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Eden: I mean, I... I don't even know where to begin to get Gus back on my side. He thinks now that he's got a motive. Apparently, I'm doing all of this just to keep Vinnie Salerno on my good side.
Tony: Look, I know how it is when people look at you and all they can see is the past.
Eden: Yeah, but this time I'm telling the truth and no one believes me.
Tony: I believe you.
Eden: Really?
Tony: Yeah. I wouldn't' be here if I didn't. But now you have to act the part. Okay, sitting here isn't going to solve anything.
Eden: Well, what am I supposed to do, single-handedly go out and find out who this killer is on my own?
Tony: Who said anything about you doing this alone?
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Cassie: Mr. Hendon?
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Olivia: This is your new plan? You're going to follow me around and harass me until I take you back?
Frank: Mitch Hendon's on the roof. Copy. Mitch Hendon's on the roof. Come on, Ross, we got him.
Mitch: I can't let you go for help. Nobody can stop me, lady, nobody.","Shayne told Marina that he wanted to take her somewhere where they could be alone, but she told him they had other plans. There was a surprise party for him inside Company. Lizzie alluded to Shayne being Marina's rebound, but Marina assured Shayne that wasn't the case. After the party, a reporter asked her if Ben was a killer. She told him no, and then told Shayne they should go away, after all. Lizzie looked on jealously as they kissed. Gus took Eden to the Beacon rooftop, saying that rooftops hold special memories for them. She admitted that Renee had been jeopardizing her business by angering Vinny Salerno with her extortion. Gus said she just gave him motive for the murders. Ben told Mel he wanted to visit his dying grandmother. Gus gave permission, as long as Holly, a nurse, and a police escort tagged along. Ben smelled Mitch's after-shave on Gus, and remembered smelling it just before his attack. Gus concluded that Mitch attacked Ben. He gave Ross one hour to get Mitch to turn himself in. Cassie kicked Jeffrey out of the Beacon. Edmund asked Alex if he was being too pushy by renovating the Jessup farm for Cassie. She said no, and asked him to help her get rid of Jeffrey. Edmund said he would be gone soon, since Cassie had given him the boot. He then told Cassie he had a surprise for her, but wouldn't tell her what it was. Cassie went to the roof to remove Jeffrey's things from storage, but was interrupted by Mitch.",summ_screen
"Alexandra: Why didn't you tell me you were trying out a new driver? Oh don't worry about it, we have more important things to worry about.
Cyrus: What's that look for?
Alexandra: You called me head of the family.
Cyrus: Well, it's true isn't it?
Alexandra: I want you to know, I don't plan to head it alone. Whoa!
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Alexandra: It is magic.
Cyrus: Yes, it is. It's going to be some night.
Alexandra: Ah, I think you really do mean that. So... because you know when I first mentioned this, you didn't seem very enthused at all.
Cyrus: Well, it grew on me.
Alexandra: I think it just took some time to realize the possibilities.
Cyrus: Yeah, I think that's true.
Alexandra: People are going to start arriving. And that's Kelly, she is in charge of the donation table. So I think we should go say hello.
Cyrus: I'll catch up. I just have a quick call to make.
Alexandra: To?
Cyrus: There is a lot of money coming through here tonight. It wouldn't hurt to double check security.
Alexandra: I can't tell you what this means to me.
Cyrus: I could have killed you before.
Griggs: You had to make me the chauffeur. That's borderline racist.
Cyrus: I'm sorry. Next time I'll do better.
Griggs: Next time? No. I count on retiring after tonight.
Cyrus: Let's see if we can make your wish come true. You ready to test the receiver?
Griggs: Go.
Cyrus: Testing, testing, one million, two million, three million.
Griggs: Perfect.
Cyrus: I'll read the routing and account numbers straight off the checks when they come in. Don't transfer the money one by one. We'll wait until the end of the night and transfer them all together. It's safer that way.
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Marina: Dad, it's not safe for Harley to go to the Spaulding event all alone.
Frank: Marina.
Marina: Gus is going to be there, he is a Spaulding, she shouldn't go by herself.
Harley: I'm okay.
Marina: She's just trying to be brave.
Frank: Do you have any idea why I don't want you there?
Marina: I can handle myself around Cyrus Foley.
Frank: I guess I'm being overprotective.
Marina: Make it up to me by letting me go with Harley.
Frank: Well, I guess I'll be logging evidence tonight.
Marina: That's okay. Mallet said he'll take care of it.
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Alan: Has Raphael ever seen his mom this gorgeous?
Natalia: Rafe doesn't care.
Alan: Are you ready to go to the limo?
Natalia: I'm just going to freshen up, and I will meet you in the driveway.
Gus: You're actually going to this thing with him?
Natalia: You scared me.
Gus: You're actually starting to scare me.
Natalia: Please.
Gus: Please what? He's acting like he's going to the prom.
Natalia: This is not a date. I'm seeing Remy, and Alan knows that.
Gus: I remember.
Natalia: Why would you even say that?
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Cyrus: You look swamped already. Anything I can do to help?
Kelly: No. There is not much to it. People just give me the checks and I log them in on this form.
Cyrus: I bet it would go quicker if somebody was reading off the numbers for you. Allow me. Are you ready?
Kelly: Yeah.
Cyrus: Constance Harcourt, 9, 3, 1, 7, 6, 1, 9, 6, 4, 1.
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Dinah: I haven't forgotten to do one thing.
Mallet: Oh, oh, no, you remembered that. You remember a few things.
Dinah:  Laughs  Hey, be honest with me. You're not digging yourself into a deeper hole by bringing me here?
Mallet: No, no. We're not doing this tonight. We're here to have fun.
Vanessa: Well, hello. Don't you look beautiful.
Dinah: I didn't know you were going to be here, Mom.
Vanessa: Well, it's just...
Billy: Hey, everybody.
Mallet: Hey, Billy.
Dinah: Are you guys here together?
Vanessa: Yeah.
Billy: It's all for a good cause.
Mallet: Billy, let's get these ladies some drinks. What do you say?
Billy: I think that's a fine idea.
Dinah: Are you dating Billy?
Vanessa: No. We just came to the party together. That's all.
Dinah: Mom, your divorce isn't even final.
Vanessa: Oh, good grief, Dinah. You're making way, way too much of this.
Dinah: Didn't he, like, ruin your life?
Vanessa: Well, if I was honest, I would say I was partly to blame.
Dinah: So you guys had a bad time, but he is better than Matt.
Vanessa: Wait, wait. Are you upset because I came to a party with Billy, or Matt and I are getting divorced?
Dinah: You know what this will do to Matt if he finds out.
Vanessa: Wait a minute. Has Matt been talking to you about personal matters?
Dinah: We're friends, Mom.
Vanessa: Oh? Well, Billy and I are friends.
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Alan: Doctor, I would like for you to meet the mother of my grandson, Natalia Rivera, and this is his wife, Zoë.
Natalia: Nice to meet you.
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Cyrus: This isn't right.
Marina: That's my line. How do you expect to rob the Spaulding's if you're here all night?
Cyrus: Maybe I already did it.
Marina: Is that a confession?
Cyrus: Just think what our lives will be like.
Marina: I can't. Did I mention I'm on detail.
Cyrus: Ignorance is your best friend tonight.
Marina: Okay.
Cyrus: If you don't know how I did it, then there is no crime.
Marina: And interesting legal theory.
Cyrus: It's not legal. It's personal. Stop trying to figure this out. Just go with what you feel. Go with what you feel.
Marina: Sometimes I feel like you don't know me at all.
Cyrus: I believe we've gotten to know each other about as well as two people ever could.
Marina: This is a dare. It's like you're challenging me to figure out how you're going to take Alex's money.
Alexandra: Oh, there you are! Marina, I didn't realize you were going to be joining us tonight.
Marina: I'm on police detail from S.P.D.
Cyrus: Criminals beware.
Alexandra: You might check the loading dock because the caterers like to run off with the extra food, and we always donate that.
Marina: I'll check that out.
Alexandra: Come with me, some wonderful people I want you to meet.
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Dinah: Matt, where are you?
Matt: Getting ready to go out. I decided to go to the fundraiser.
Dinah: That's where I am now.
Matt: Great, I'll see you there.
Dinah: Matt, my mom is here with Billy.
Matt: I can handle that.
Dinah: Okay. I just wanted you to know.
Matt: Are you telling me to stay away?
Dinah: You know what, that's your call.
Mallet: Here you go. Here you are.
Dinah: Always taking care of me.
Mallet: How's Matt? I mean, did you call him?
Dinah: Yeah, yeah. He's, um, disappointed.
Mallet: So you're not going to let your mom showing up with Billy ruin your night, are you?
Dinah: Absolutely not.
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Billy: Oh, hey!
Vanessa: Oh, oh, oh.
Billy: Hey, don't mention it.
Vanessa: He just never changes. I'm so sorry.
Billy: No, he doesn't. It's a good thing that was yours. And it's a good thing I quit drinking. Because if that had been mine, I would've been seeing red -- see, I knew there was a reason I quit.
Vanessa: You don't have to say that.
Billy: You sure?
Vanessa: Yeah. I mean, I think you're trying to be funny, but I think you're also trying to reassure me.
Billy: Yeah, maybe.
Vanessa: You don't have to.
Billy: Hey, I really don't?
Vanessa: No. You're not the same person that I knew.
Billy: Well, I don't know that I'd go that far.
Vanessa: I like the person you've become. And that other guy, I don't think about him. Come on.
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Alan: Well, congratulations, sis. This is quite a big turn out tonight.
Alexandra: I'm just trying to live up to your reputation of the event last year.
Alan: Oh, stop blowing smoke. I can read you like a book.
Alexandra: What was I thinking?
Alan: Go ahead and admit it. You want to outshine me tonight just like you want to show these people you can run the business better than I can.
Alexandra: I will, and I do.
Alan: Go for it.
Alexandra: Are you sure it won't damage your fragile ego?
Alan: You get the stock price up, and I'll get over it. I've come to learn there are more important things in life than just business.
Alexandra: Maybe there are.
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Gus: Truce?
Natalia: You think I'm mad at you?
Gus: You're not?
Natalia: Maybe I'll be mad tomorrow.
Gus: It's just that I have known Alan for a long time.
Natalia: Okay, we're not going to talk about this.
Gus: Oh.
Natalia: I think we should stick together as a team, especially these days.
Gus: Our little Romeo?
Natalia:  Laughs  No Romeo. Forget it.
Gus: Tell me.
Natalia: It's not about Daisy and Rafe. That's not funny.
Gus: No.
Natalia: But that's what we used to call you.
Gus: Who?
Natalia: Me and my girlfriends used to call you little Romeo.
Gus: Who, was it you?
Natalia: Uh-huh.
Gus: Oh, my! That's embarrassing.
Natalia: It's not embarrassing. But you came to my window and you were throwing pebbles at my window. And it's weird because it was the city and you could get shot. Did you have any name for me?
Gus: Oh, yeah. It was Natalia.
Natalia: That's stupid.
Gus: We're stupid.
Natalia: I didn't know that she was going to be here tonight.
Gus: That makes two of us.
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Cyrus: That's very generous.
Mrs. Shuet : There is more where that came from.
Cyrus: I'm sure there is. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll make sure this gets to the right person. I've got another one for you, Griggs. Mrs. Shuet. With a name like that, she deserves to have her account cleaned out. Here we go, 9, 3, 1...  static noises 
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Mallet: Marina.
Marina: Mallet, just a second.
Mallet: Are you pulling duty right now? What's wrong with your radio?
Marina: It's nothing. I got signal interference.
Mallet: No kidding. I get that all the time. Maybe one day we'll get new radios. I feel kind of bad that you're working and I took the night off.
Marina: Don't. It's pretty quiet.
Mallet: I guess it beats being at the station alone, right?
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Gus: I... I guess... I should go over there.
Natalia: Yeah, go.
Gus: I just want you to know that it's a nice feeling to laugh about something for a change. I just... I got to...
Natalia: Go. Go say hello.
Gus: Hey. You off duty, on duty?
Harley: On duty.
Gus: Right. I thought you would have cancelled or...
Harley: Well, frank was short.
Gus: Probably because I took off. Right?
Harley: Yes. But I guess you're on duty yourself because you have to take care of your family. I didn't mean that to come out as obnoxious as it was.
Gus: How is your daughter?
Harley: Daisy is depressed she can't be with the boy she loves, but I'm handling it.
Gus: Well, if you would like some support from me...
Harley: Well, I would like that, but I don't think that's appropriate. I don't think I should ask.
Gus: Well, I'm here.
Harley: You're not here anymore.
Gus: No. I'm... I'm right here.
Harley: Yeah.
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Cyrus: Excuse me, coming through.
Marina: You thirsty?
Cyrus: Sh-sh-sh. I'm stealing these. Are you going to arrest me?
Marina: That's not a serious question?
Cyrus: Change never hurt anybody-- change of style, change of locale.
Marina: I thought you liked me just the way I was.
Cyrus:  Laughs  I should stow these on the boat.
Marina: Optimist.
Cyrus: You're not going to leave me to drink by myself, are you?
Marina: How much did you rake in?
Cyrus: What?
Marina: Well, this is a fundraiser, right? How did the donations go?
Cyrus: Well, you'll have to ask Kelly. I think we did pretty well, though.
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Billy: You enjoying yourself?
Vanessa: Yeah, I am.
Billy: I kind of am, too. And I'm surprised because I never thought I would enjoy a shindig put together by these people. But for some reason, this is different. Hey, let me get you a refill.
Vanessa: No, it's okay.
Billy: No, please. I'll be back in a jiff.
Matt: Where's your better half?
Vanessa: Don't do that.
Matt: I'm not here to cause trouble.
Vanessa: Are you sure?
Matt: How about a dance for old time's sake.
Vanessa: Matt, I really don't think I want to do that.
Billy: Whoa, whoa, the lady is not interested, okay?
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Natalia: I will be right back.
Alan: And I will be waiting.
Gus: This is a no smoking zone. It's also a watch who you hit on zone.
Alan: Have you got a problem, Gus?
Gus: Only if you're doing what I think you're doing.
Alan: Well, I guess there is a problem.
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Harley: Cyrus Foley? Nervous? What are you up to?
Cyrus: I was just... nothing.
Harley: It's not nothing. It's my niece you're messing with.
Cyrus: Oh, that's what this is about?
Harley: What did you think?
Cyrus: That's an excellent question.
Harley: You are a married man, and not to Marina. Do you think this is fair to her? Do you think it is fair to Alexandra?
Cyrus: Fair?
Harley: Yes, fair, fair! Is that a tough concept for you.
Cyrus: No, but...
Harley: You are a married man. Three in a marriage is one too many. Trust me, I know. It's wrong.
Cyrus: Personal experience? At least I know where this is coming from.
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Alan: You know, these things shouldn't be illegal. They're too good.
Gus: We were talking about Natalia.
Alan: I'm just trying to understand why you're jealous, Gus.
Gus: I'm not jealous, Dad. I just think you should stay away from her.
Alan: You're jealous.
Gus: Is this why you've been backing off from the company? You just want to concentrate on her now.
Alan: Well, you weren't interested in her. God knows I tried to push you there.
Gus: No. You just wanted Harley out of my life.
Alan: Well, you're free now, Gus, but you're not going after Natalia. So what is a beautiful, special woman supposed to do when you won't pull the trigger?
Gus: Hey.
Natalia: Hey.
Gus: Would you care to dance?
Natalia: Well, I was...
Gus: I'm sure that my father won't mind. Will you, Dad?
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Harley: It still stands, what I said about you and Marina. You don't have some great in sight to me.
Cyrus: It's cool...
Harley: Don't be patronizing. You never took her feelings seriously.
Cyrus: You don't know that.
Harley: You broke her heart marrying Alexandra like that.
Cyrus: Well, I'm trying to make it up to her.
Harley: Like that's possible. You don't know what it's like for her going through this, thinking that you know somebody, or hoping that you do, anyway.
Cyrus: Know someone well enough to rely on them when it really counts?
Harley: Yes, exactly.
Cyrus: You hope they'll do the right thing, but you can't be sure.
Harley: Yes. You think you know somebody and still you can't be sure. How is that possible?
Cyrus: Well, if you find out, let me know.
Harley: Yeah. I'll check shipping.
Cyrus: There is plenty more where that came from.
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Gus: Hmm.
Natalia: I like this song.
Gus: You do?
Natalia: Uh-huh.
Gus: I like it, too. I just wish it was a little faster.
Natalia: Nicky...
Gus: Hmm?
Natalia: When I walked over before, you and Alan were arguing about something.
Gus: Uh-huh.
Natalia: Was it about me?
Gus: You? No, no. No.
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Dinah: Tonight's pretty special.
Mallet: Yes, and I owed you this.
Dinah: No.
Mallet: Yes. Things have been pretty tense. After everything you've gone through. Maybe I haven't made it easier on you. Maybe I made it harder...
Dinah: That's not true.
Mallet: Well, either way, tonight feels like a fresh start, one we both deserve.
Dinah: Amen.
Frank: Mallet, I need to talk to you.
Mallet: Can it wait, Frank?
Frank: No, it can't.
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Matt: This is the guy you picked? You spent years trying to get over what he did to you.
Vanessa: I am not picking anybody.
Matt: I don't want him spending one minute with my daughter.
Vanessa: Matt, go sober up.
Billy: Yeah, go sober up, okay.
Waiter: Can I take that for you, sir.
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Frank: In and an unmarked envelope in your desk.
Mallet: It's not what you think. It's all still there, Frank. I have not spent a single penny.
Frank: That's your excuse!
Mallet: No, it's not an excuse, Frank. I know that it's not an excuse. It's just, buddy, I'm up against it. I'm backed into a corner. I'm working three jobs to keep up with the medical bills. You know what the problem is? They just keep coming and coming.
Frank: I know you have it rough now.
Mallet: I wasn't going to spend it. I already decided to put it back. I promise, man. You know me. You know me. I can't let Dinah down on this one. She's the reason I took the money. I've been in a hole, and I don't know how to get out of it. It's all I got, man. I'm asking for a second chance, Frank, please.
Frank: You know I can't do that.
Mallet: Frank, I need this job.
Frank: Mallet, I told you a long time ago you were way over your head trying to take care of Dinah all by yourself. I don't want to make this worse for you. I just don't know what I'm going to do right now.
Mallet: Frank! Frank!
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Matt: Sorry, Dinah, I've got to...
Dinah: No, Matt, wait. Don't go.
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Alexandra: Oh.
Cyrus: Why don't I put these somewhere safe.
Woman: He is everything you said he was.
Alexandra: I know.
Cyrus: I've got a couple more for you, Kelly. You ready for some more numbers? Okay, 3, 2, 7, 6, 1, 9, 6, 4, 1, 2, 7, 1, 7.
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Dinah: Matt, I'm glad you're here.
Matt: Dinah, this is really not a great time for me.
Dinah: Not a great time for me, either. But I think we need to talk.
Man: Sorry to interrupt.
Dinah: That's all right. We're just talking. Do you think maybe you could go inside and find Detective Mallet for me? Appreciate it.
Matt: What was that all about?
Dinah: I just thought maybe we should have some privacy.
Matt: Yeah, look, Dinah, whatever it is, just tell me what it is. If I can help you out, I will...
Dinah: I decided you were right.
Matt: What are you talking about?
Dinah: I think I've been just stupid fighting my feelings for you. I think after the kiss, I think I don't want to miss out on something this great. I love Mallet, but I don't... I don't want to miss out on this. Do you?
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Frank: Get over here. We are not finished.
Mallet: Frank, I know you're angry. You have every right to be angry. But right now I need to find Dinah.
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Harley: Well, I guess you got what you wanted.
Alan: Not exactly.
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Alexandra: Well...
Vanessa: Hello.
Alexandra: Hello, darling. Having a good time?
Vanessa: I was.
Alexandra: I'm sorry.
Vanessa: That's silly of me to say. It's perfectly wonderful, but...
Alexandra: But what?
Vanessa: Billy brought me here and then left me.
Alexandra: There seems to be a lot of that going around tonight.
Vanessa: Not so nice. Thank you.
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Mallet: Dinah? Dinah!
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Cyrus: Hey, Griggs, it's me. We'll get a few more and then it's time to stop, wrap this puppy up.
Marina: 3, 7, 9...
Cyrus: You came out of nowhere.
Marina: I came from right there.
Cyrus: What were you saying?
Marina: Those were the numbers to my bank account. I thought you might want to double check them with whoever you are feeding them to.
Cyrus: You've got it wrong.
Marina: No, Cyrus. I had it wrong before when I thought you were just going to rob the Spaulding's. But now I see you are going to rob everybody at this party. And you know I can't let you do that.","It's party time! Guests arrive for the big Spaulding fundraiser. Everyone is having a good time despite the drama in each guests life. Marina and Harley are on police detail to cover the event while Frank is left behind to log evidence. Frank discovers missing money from the sack of cash . He searches Mallet's desk and finds the missing money. Frank goes to confront Mallet. Dinah overhears as Mallet begs for forgiveness and tries to explain how desperate he is. Dinah feels horrible, she must do something. Something drastic. Matt's idea to attend the party to have a good time blows up in his face. Matt arrives drunk and tries to cause trouble for Vanessa and Billy who are enjoying each other's company as friends.",summ_screen
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Cyrus: Lizzie, can you hear me?
Lizzie: I'm fine you guys, I'm fine. No, I just didn't eat enough today.
Dinah: I don't think you should be telling anybody that you have lost your memory.
Bill: What about Lizzie?
Dinah: Think about it on the way to the police station.
Lizzie: Ouch!
Rick: It's going to help you sleep.
Frank: All of the evidence still points to you, my friend.
Bill: Get some sleep okay. Maybe in the morning, I'll have the courage to tell the truth.
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Josh: Hello?
Reva: Oh, I was hoping you were Shayne.
Josh: So he didn't show up here either?
Reva: No.
Josh: Look, he knows a lot of people in this town. There's a lot of places he could go.
Reva: You're as worried as I am.
Josh: He's been on his own for a lot of years, Reva. He knows how to take care of himself.
Reva: Yeah, well, there's a difference between knowing how to do it and doing it. I mean, he shows up here, he's in a wheelchair. He crashes a wedding, he ends up in jail, and then he leaves the hospital without telling anyone. It's me. I know it's me. I mean, he comes back here, he's hurt and alone. Who does he turn to? I mean, I don't even know that. I should at least know that much. I mean, why wouldn't he come to me?
Josh: Reva, I don't think this is about you. I really don't.
Reva: It might be. It could be. For Shayne not to come home to his mother, it's... I mean, I know that I wasn't always there to take care of him when he was growing up. I know that.
Josh: But he understands that.
Reva: Yeah?
Josh: Yes.
Reva: Yeah, well if he did, he'd been here right now.
Josh: You know, maybe he's a whole lot more like you than either of us realize. I mean, think about it. He can't do anything the easy way.
Reva: Okay, now I'm really scared.
Jeffrey: Hey. Sorry I'm late. I missed the early train. What's going on? Is it the baby?
Reva: No, not this baby. It's my other baby. It's Shayne.
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Remy: I've never seen you like this, man.
Shayne: Yeah, you have.
Remy: I'm not talking about the wheelchair.
Shayne: What's in this?
Remy: That is my signature hangover cocktail. Red cabbage, a little tomato juice, lettuce, put it in a blender, and... you in that chair last night was the last thing I wanted to see.
Shayne: Yeah, well...
Remy: Actually... you puking out of my car window was the last thing I wanted to see.
Shayne: Man, I'm sorry.
Remy: So you going to tell me why you're trying to be me at my worst?
Shayne: Do you want to ditch this for me and give me a cup of coffee?
Remy: I'll get it out of you.
Shayne: Hold the cabbage.
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Alan: Good morning.
Beth: Oh. Oh, Alan, you didn't have to do this.
Alan: I know I didn't have to do it. I wanted to, Beth. I mean, you were up very late last night, and you need to get something to eat here.
Beth: I want to get back to the hospital.
Alan: No, no, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. I called the hospital, spoke with a nurse, Elizabeth is still sleeping. It seems Bill was with her all night. Beth, you know, I really think you've been pushing yourself too hard.
Beth: Alan, I have to.
Alan: Oh, I know that, Beth. I want you to also know that I really enjoyed studying with you. I loved it when you and I went to see Elizabeth at the hospital. I think it's been good for us.
Beth: Yes. Yes, it... it was. And... as much as I would love to just stay here and let you spoil me all day...
Alan: Whoa, whoa, whoa. I just told you Elizabeth is resting. There are no classes over the holidays. So where are you going?
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Buzz: This isn't going to do it. Okay, all right. How do you get the counter so clean?
Mr Clean: I've been cleaning for 50 years, man. You'll get there.
Buzz: Yeah? Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Mr Clean: Happy to help. How's the family?
Buzz: How's the... that's an interesting question.
Mr Clean: Yeah, well, why is that?
Buzz: Well, I think Cooper life... family seems to be a little complicated these days.
Mr Clean: What about the newlyweds?
Buzz: The newlyweds, the newlyweds are just fine. It's my youngest son...
Mr Clean: Coop? He's a fine young man.
Buzz: Yeah, and Daisy, too, my granddaughter.
Mr Clean: I've been working for you a long time, Buzz. You've got a great family. You should be proud.
Buzz: Yeah. I guess you're right. I'm a lucky guy. What?
Mr Clean: Use that, it'll help.
Buzz: What is that?
Coop: It's just something I've been working on for my composition class.
Buzz: I thought school was out until January. So what is...
Coop: It is?
Buzz: It is. So what are you doing?
Coop: Well, I... just... you know. All right. The work just seems to be flowing out of my right now, Dad, and I can't stop. For weeks leading up to this, it was just empty pages and a cursor that just kept blinking and blinking at me. I had absolutely nothing to write, and even when I did try to write something down, it sounded like crap. But ever since I...
Buzz: Ever since... ever since?
Coop: Ever since Beth, yes. When I ran into her on campus. Dad, come on, I've never had anything like this before. Every time I'm around her, and just being next to her, it's like something inside of me just kicks in and gets the creativity involved. I mean, I can't tell you how frustrating it was to feel like I didn't have a voice, frustrating to be at a loss for words for once.
Buzz: Yeah, I think I understand.
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Bill: Good morning.
Lizzie: I knew that you weren't going to run away.
Bill: I'm sorry if I scared you.
Lizzie: No. I mean, I was scared for you. Because it made you look guilty, and I know that you're not. You heard what happened, huh?
Bill: Yeah. Yeah. How are you feeling?
Lizzie: I feel better, really. Where did you go?
Bill: I thought maybe I could find something that the cops missed. You know, after I screwed up the interview, I just, I needed some answers.
Lizzie: Did you find something? Please tell me that this nightmare is over. Okay, tell me what you were just going to say. You found something about the kidnapping?
Bill: Lizzie, I... I think I have a lead.
Lizzie: Okay. That's great.
Bill: Yeah, right. But I just have to look into it on my own.
Lizzie: Okay. Well, I want to hear all about it, okay? But please get me out of here because I'm starving.
Bill: All right.
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Beth: There aren't classes, true. But that doesn't mean there isn't work. There's research to do. Those cases that we looked at last night--
Alan: Beth, I have an entire legal team that can do that for you. Now, I really believe that you need to stay here and eat something.
Beth: Alan, you know... a law degree isn't something that you can give me, like a diamond bracelet or an omelet. It is something that I have to do on my own, that's mine, me, silly Beth.
Alan: Beth, I didn't mean to insult you. I apologize. That's not what I meant. I know you take this seriously, and I take us very seriously. That's why I would like to invite you to spend Christmas with me in China.
Beth: China? Why? What about the kids?
Alan: We'll bring the children with us.
Beth: Lizzie's in the hospital.
Alan: Rick tells me she is going to be released very soon.
Beth: She's not going to leave Bill.
Alan: Well, I know that's a problem. Alexandra tried to get through to her earlier.
Beth: What... what does that mean?
Alan: This credit crisis has really threatened the Macau deal. Now, Elizabeth has already compromised her health, and she's ready to compromise our company all for the man who kidnapped her.
Beth: Oh, so we're going to China on business?
Alan: Yes. I thought maybe if the entire family went, that might convince her to go with us and then we could save Elizabeth and the company.
Beth: You're using my daughter to try to convince me to go away with you?
Alan: I would never do that. Tell me, is it working? Huh?
Beth: I... I'll think about it. I'll think about it. I... I have to get changed.
Alan: I'll see you in a bit.
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Shayne: Is that the girl?
Remy: Yeah. Ava.
Shayne: She looks familiar.
Remy: Yeah, right. She was married to cousin Bill.
Shayne: Uh-oh.
Remy: Yeah. Hey, man, Dinah told me how you got hurt, you know, clearing landmines. That's a rough deal.
Shayne: When am I going to meet her?
Remy: You won't. She left.
Shayne: Shot down? Ouch!
Remy: Yeah.
Shayne: Sorry, man.
Remy: She had to leave to recover from post-partum depression.
Shayne: That's tough. It's tough to be left behind.
Remy: It's not the kind of thing you put in an e-mail, you know?
Shayne: You know it's not her fault, the post-partum.
Remy: Yeah, I know. I know. When our baby died, Max...
Shayne: Wait a minute. Your what? Your baby?
Remy: Yeah.
Shayne: You can't send an e-mail out?
Remy: Yeah. I didn't know until he was born.
Shayne: Sorry, man. I... Max, you said?
Remy: It's funny, you know? It's like one minute you have the girl you love. You have a family, you have a future, you have it all mapped out. And then the next thing you know, it's all gone. Ava, Max, all of it. Want some oatmeal?
Shayne: No, man. This is cool. This is cool.
Remy: Sometimes I see... moms and dads in the malls with babies that would be his age, doing their holiday shopping. I don't know, it's like everything that hurts, hurts worse during Christmas.
Shayne: I don't even know what to say, man. I'm sorry. Christmas, huh? I promised the family that I would stay through Christmas. Now I'm starting to regret it.
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Jeffrey: And nobody's pressing charges?
Reva: No.
Jeffrey: Well, Shayne goes off to save the world and comes back in a wheelchair, I'd be wanting smash a few things myself. I wish... I wish I could help.
Josh: Well, the problem is we really don't know how to help him right now. We just need to find him.
Jeffrey: We should cancel the appointment with the doula.
Reva: Oh, I completely forgot.
Josh: Doula?
Reva: No, don't cancel it. She's probably on her way already.
Josh: I'm sorry, doula?
Jeffrey: Yeah. It's my idea, actually. I think Reva needs somebody to help her through this pregnancy. Not just a doctor or a nurse, but somebody who knows the drill and can help ease her through the process.
Josh: You know what? Don't cancel the appointment. Don't worry about Shayne, okay?
Reva: Well, I can't just turn off the worrying.
Josh: No, I understand that. I'm not saying that. I just... I'll take care of it, all right. I've got our kid covered. You two have a baby to think about.
Jeffrey: He's right. You've got to take care of yourself, otherwise you won't be any good for either of them.
Josh: I'll track him down. When I find him, I'll give you a call. Okay?
Reva: Okay.
Jeffrey: Okay. Thanks, Josh.
Reva: Please let him be okay.
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Alan: Elizabeth's supposed to be in the hospital resting.
Alexandra: Alan, don't you dare go over there.
Alan: Well, Elizabeth, how are you feeling, sweetheart?
Lizzie: Hmmm, much better, thank you.  Laughter  Aunt Alex, look, he didn't run away.
Bill: Lizzie--
Alan: No, he didn't. As a matter of fact, your mother and I saw him at the hospital.
Lizzie: Oh, you were there?
Alan: Well, of course we were there. We will always be there for you. And now that you know that Bill is safe, you are free to join us on our trip to China, which your mother is really looking forward to.
Bill: China?
Alan: She didn't tell you, Bill?
Lizzie: No, I didn't because I told you that I'm not going. I'm staying here with Bill.
Bill: Well, wait. What about China?
Lizzie: It's about the Macau deal. Don't even worry about it. I'll tell you later.
Alexandra: Well, somebody has to worry about it, Lizzie because barring some major miracle on Wall Street, that project that you've worked so hard for is about to fall apart.
Lizzie: I do not need to go to China.
Alan: Well, Bill, I hope you realize how fortunate you are to have a woman who will sacrifice everything for you.
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Buzz: Trust your impulse. Walk away.
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Mel: I can't believe these two are winning this race.
 Cell phone rings 
Mel: Melissande Boudreaux.
Remy: Remington Boudreaux.
Mel: Oh, hey, what's up, Rem?
Remy: You sure you can't help me and Christina with that quickie divorce?
Mel: I can't believe you two are dragging your heels on this one. You know, I'm not the only lawyer in town. Listen, I would love to help you, but I am up to my ears in case work and I barely have time to eat or sleep--
Remy: That doughnut looks really, really tasty. Busted.
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Beth: This isn't like it was with Rick. That was... was me trying to hold onto the past.
Buzz: Well, this is like, you... grabbing for the future?
Beth: Okay. It started out as a distraction, with everything going on with Alan and with Lizzie. But the more I see of Coop, the more important-- Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, I'm not going to hurt your son.
Buzz: I can see you're torn about this, but he isn't. Let me tell you something about that boy. He has a mind like Aristotle. And he writes like Homer, and I'm a Greek, and that means a lot to me. There's not a thought, not a word, that that boy writes that is jaded. You're going to snuff it out for him?
Beth: I think you're being a little dramatic, don't you? I mean, he's a grown man. He's had other relationships.
Buzz: Yeah, one with your daughter. One would think that would give you pause! But you're not pausing, are you? You're just going full-steam ahead on a road to nowhere.
Beth: That is true with every relationship. You don't know--
Buzz: Look in your damn rear-view mirror! Alan Spaulding's back there. He's about two steps behind. You'll break his heart, he'll break the rest. End it now.
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Jeffrey: Here you go.
Reva: I'm going to check just one last time.
Jeffrey: You heard why Josh said. You need to take care of yourself and your baby.
Reva: Okay. There's no messages anyway, see? So I am now all about the doula.
 Knock on the door 
Reva: And there she is.
Betty: Hey.
Reva: Hi.
Betty: Reva, Jeffrey?
Reva: Betty?
Betty: I'm Betty O'Regan.
Reva: Nice to meet you.
Betty: You, too.
Reva: Do you want something to drink?
Betty: I'd love some herbal tea.
Reva: Oh.
Jeffrey: You two sit. I'll take care of it.
Reva: Great. Thanks. I'll get the door.
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Doctor: Mr. Lewis?
Josh: Oh, Dr. Wallace. Hi.
Doctor: Have you brought Shayne back. I can't begin treatment until I finish reading his tests.
Josh: Actually, I'm here because I was hoping he'd come back on his own. I guess he didn't though. You know what? I'll track him down and get him to you as soon as I can.
Doctor: Okay, great.
Josh: I do have a question, though: His prior accident, could that have any affect on what he is going through right now?
Doctor: Prior? He didn't mention that when I took his medical history.
Josh: He was paralyzed. I mean, at first he was a quadriplegic. They never thought he was... he didn't mention that to you?
Doctor: No, no. He-- no. I need to go check his chart.
Josh: Wait. My question, though, still stands: Did what happen then, does that have an affect on what he's going through right now?
Doctor: Yes. Yes, it's possible his current condition is compounded by a previous trauma, yes.
Josh: Thank you.
Shayne: Hey, Dad. I'm going to go inside and see the doctor for some meds.
Josh: I just ran into your doctor. Why didn't you tell him about the accident?
Shayne: I don't know. It didn't come up.
Josh: Didn't come up. You were giving him your medical history and it didn't come up?
Shayne: Dad, would you please let it go.
Josh: Was it because of me? Were you trying to protect me because I caused it?
Shayne: Caused it? Dad, it was an accident. What does that have to do with anything? I made a full recovery.
Josh: Shayne, it could have everything to do with what you're going through right now. Don't you understand that?
Shayne: Two separate events, Dad.
Josh: One affected the other and made it worse. I made it worse. Your doctor said that's possible.
Shayne: Anything's possible. You're getting yourself all worked up...
Josh: No, I'm not. All I care about is getting you back on your feet and walking again. Back to your life, your life the way it should be. And the more the doctor knows, the better the chances are that that will happen.
Shayne: See, this is why I didn't want to stick around, okay? Because you're feeling guilty again. Dad, I don't want you to feel guilty. I don't... I don't want your concern. I don't... definitely don't want your sympathy.
Josh: What about my love? You don't want that, either?
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Reva: I love our doula. I mean, she gets it. She gets me, too, which is next to impossible for most people.
Jeffrey: Tell me about it.
Reva: I really thought that the further along I got in this pregnancy, the more scary it was going to be. But there's no reason for me to be scared now. I mean, it's fantastic. Thank you for doing this for me today, for making me do this, because it was good. And I feel like I'm doing something good for the little guy. I need that, especially now.
Jeffrey: Shayne knows where to find you, okay? He just needs to figure out some things on his own before he comes to you. I know it's not easy letting go, loosening the grip, but when they're all grown up, what can you do? Ava, you know, she's been gone for so long and I just...
Reva: I know. You know what? I wish they had doula's to help you when your kids grow up.  Laughter 
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Mel: Okay, you got me. I don't want you divorced.
Remy: So you want me to stay married to Christina. We haven't even been on a date.
Mel: Remy, things are different for us, a lot more different than with Mom and Dad, okay? Things don't have to go in a certain order.
Remy: What have you done with my sister?
Mel: I'm serious, Remy. Listen. Some people have babies first, and then they get married. And you got married and then you date --
Remy: Babies? Babies, Mel?
Mel: You know what I'm saying.
Remy: I don't know what you're saying.
Mel: You and Christina are good together.
Remy: We haven't even been together.
Mel: Exactly. My point. Okay, give it a chance. I mean, maybe you guys are right for each other, or maybe you're not, but you're never going to know if all you talk about is divorce, divorce, divorce.
Remy: Mel, Mel, you try out samples of cheese at the mini mart, okay? You don't try out marriage.
Mel: Imagine how awkward it would be if you asked her out on a date after the divorce.
Remy: Imagine how... do you hear yourself?
Mel: Unless you're not ready. Are you ready to date yet? I mean, are you still thinking about Ava?
Remy: Ava is not here.
Mel: That's not what I'm asking.
Remy: You didn't ask anything.
Mel: Okay, then I'm asking now.
Remy: And I'm leaving.
Mel: Remy.
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Coop: Hey.
Beth: So can I read whatever it is when you're finished?
Coop: Hmmm, maybe.
Beth: You're on Christmas break?
Coop: Mm-hmm. You, too?
Beth: Yeah. There are a lot of things that I should be doing, but Alan--
Coop: Check this out.
Beth: Telluride? It's pretty.
Coop: Uh-huh. It is.
Beth: What's there?
Coop: My buddy has a time share that he's not going to be using. And I was thinking that we could get away for just you and I, and a whole week.
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Lizzie: You know, there's something about getting kidnapped that makes you get your priorities straight. And I'm sorry to tell you, but the Macau deal is not my priority. I am not going anywhere until Bill's name is cleared.
Alan: Then I'll have to go and save the deal myself.
Lizzie: I just got out of the hospital for exhaustion. You would think that they would take a break from stressing me out.
Bill: Lizzie, I think you should go.
Lizzie: No.
Bill: Yes. Yes, I do. Listen, we've been working too hard on this to let Alan blow the deal.
Lizzie: Well, what happened to--
Bill: Green initiatives, people-friendly plans. All of those things are going to be the first to go if Alan takes over. The only thing he cares about is turning a profit. We wanted something more than that, right? Lizzie, you've got to go. You've got to go. You've got to save this, so we have something to come back to when this is all done.
Lizzie: It's Christmas. We both deserve something nice. I really need this holiday with you.
Bill: We'll have that.
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Beth: It's... it's nice. I mean, impossible, but--
Coop: How is it impossible?
Beth: I have kids. I... you know, it's Christmas. I want to spend Christmas with my kids.
Coop: Okay. So we'll just go a couple of days later. Look, my buddy says you can ski right out the front door if you want to.
Beth: Alan has to go to China on business, and he wants all of us to go with him. And I... what... what would I tell him?
Coop: Tell him that you want to stay home for Christmas and spend it with your kids. And you can go ahead and tell him that you're going to spend the remainder of the week with Henry Cooper Bradshaw. And you can remind Alan that you are no longer married, and that you can do whatever you want. You want to play it safer, I don't know, you could tell him that you've some sort of law workshop going on in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Beth: I can't. I can't.
Coop: You can?
Beth: No.
Coop: Yes you can if you want to. You can do whatever you want, Beth, whenever you want to do it.
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Reva: Ow.
Jeffrey: What?
Reva: I turned my phone off when we were working with Betty at the house, and I think I turned it back on. I did.
Jeffrey: Josh will find him.
Reva: You know, let me tell you something. When you've got kids spread out all over the place, if something is wrong with one of them, you want to focus on that one kid. You do. And then you also want to be able to find time to pay attention to the other kids that you have, and I can't do that right now. Well, I have to though, because I have these two kids who both need me. I have this little guy and then I have Shayne.
Jeffrey: You don't have to choose, Reva.
Reva: Well, I couldn't even if I wanted to, and I would never force you to do that either.
Jeffrey: Okay, you know what? It's true. If Ava needed me, of course I would be there in a heart beat, but...
Reva: See, I knew there was going to be a but.
Jeffrey: Reva, you have one son right now who needs you, okay? He needs your help, but he can't ask for it. You have another son who needs your help but he chooses not to. My first priority is you, okay? This pregnancy comes with enough complications. Shayne shouldn't have to be one of them.
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Josh: Just stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. Look, you want to get angry at somebody? That's fine. You can get angry at me. If you want to punch somebody, take your best shot. I'm standing here right in front of you, son.
Shayne: I'm not going to do this with you.
Josh: Why not? We did it last time, didn't we? You gave me all that stuff, all of that anger and pain and rage, and we fought it off. We beat it down, and we got you back on your feet. Now this time--
Shayne: This time it is not about you or us or we, or whatever. Okay, it's not about the accident.
Josh: Why won't you let me help you?
Shayne: Because you can't play hero anymore than I can. You can't. Please let me pass.
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Lizzie: Bill? Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams
Bill: I sent the staff home. It's just us. Merry Christmas. If only in my dreams.
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Jeffrey: Hey.
Josh: Hi.
Reva: Did you find Shayne?
Josh: Yes, I did. He's fine.
Reva: Oh, thank God. Where is he? Where is he staying?
Josh: Reva, Shayne's injuries, the doctor said that they may be compounded by his prior car accident.
Reva: Joshua, you can't blame yourself.
Josh: I understand that. Shayne said the same thing. I just... listen, you know what? This really isn't... this is not your problem...
Jeffrey: Josh, really.
Josh: No, really, I wanted to just stop by and let you know that he is safe, okay? Shayne is safe. I'll call you.
Reva: So, you still want a son?
Jeffrey: Yeah. More than ever.
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Shayne: Yeah, hey. Shayne Lewis. Yeah. Um... I need to get on that plane after all. Yep. The military can fly me back. I have to get out of here as soon as possible.
 Knock on the door 
Remy: Hey, man. I knew you'd be back for the...
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Buzz: ""An Affair To Remember."" For your composition class?
Coop: It's a novel, okay? And that's a working title.
Buzz: Gee, what's it about?
Coop: An affair. Younger man, older woman. I tell my students to write about what they know, okay?
Buzz: The first chapter is they stay in the afternoon in a hotel rooms, right? The second chapter is when they spend the night together. And the third chapter is when they spend a week together, isn't it?
Coop: Look, it's just a novel, okay?
Buzz: It's one I wrote a long time ago. Sometimes you are so like me that it scares me.
Coop: Dad, this is not about you and me. I'm not paying Alan Spaulding rent, and I certainly don't need his permission to live my life, okay?
Buzz: What this isn't about is about you bulldozing through his front gate. You're messing with a man's manhood. Do you know what's in this guy's rolodex? Senators, heads of state, CEOs of oil companies. You know what the difference between him and you and me is? He doesn't have consequences. He kills somebody, he has breakfast the next day. We go to jail. So you want to mess with his woman, you want to pleasure his woman, you tell me before he finds out, because I'm going to need an hour to kill him before he kills you.
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Alan: Well, I was hoping you'd find me here. I want you to know that I spoke with Elizabeth again. She's still not going to leave Bill. So it looks like it's just going to be you, me and the children going to China.
Beth: Alan, I told you that I would think about it.
Alan: That's right. That's right. I apologize, Beth. I don't mean to push you.
Beth: What... what's this? First class, direct to Macau, Elizabeth Raines.
Alan: Yes. Well... I know how you always like to sit by the window seat, so I wanted to make sure, just in case you did say yes--
Beth: I... I can't. I can't. There's a law workshop in Minneapolis.
Alan: Minneapolis?
Beth: Yes, it's an honor just to be invited, and I know you wouldn't want me to pass up on something that means so much to me. Just as I wouldn't want you to pass up on China, knowing how much that means to you.
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Lizzie: I don't want to leave you.
Bill: I don't want you to leave, either. But you're going to save something that we both believe in.
Lizzie: I have something here that I believe in.
Bill: See, that right there is my Christmas gift.
Lizzie: Good, because I don't have one for you.
Bill: What?
Lizzie: I didn't have enough time. There's never enough time.
Bill: I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Next year we're not going to have to roll the Christmas and New Year's into one, okay? We're going to have all of the time in the world.
Lizzie: The lead you found? I want you to follow it until you find something that will end this whole mess, okay? That will be my Christmas gift.
Bill: Are you sure? Because I got you a beautiful pair of earrings?
Lizzie: I want you to show everyone what I already know, okay? Prove to everyone that you're innocent.
Bill: I don't think we need to talk about it anymore. When we're face to face...
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Coming up on ""Guiding Light""
Shayne: It's not like this is not a high-risk pregnancy.
Jeffrey: It's not about the pregnancy, Shayne. It's about your mother's cancer.
Shayne: If I'm not here, though, it should be one less thing for her to worry about, you know?
Jeffrey: Fine, you know, leave.","Reva is talking or more like yelling at Josh about Shayne's coming home and crashing the wedding and his arrest. When Jeffrey arrives home. Shayne winds up with a hangover at Remy's. Alan wishes Beth a Good Morning. Beth spent the night in the Study in a chair. Alan tells Beth about Lizzie being hospitalized. When Beth wants to go there, Alan stops her by saying she is fine and resting. Buzz's short order chef offers some advice to Buzz to give to Coop about his situation. Lizzie wakes to fine Bill hovering over her. She smiles. He asks her how she feels. She says better. Once again Beth and Alan argue over Beth wanting to go back to school and Lizzie's compromising the company. Shayne looks over at a picture of Ava and asks Remy if that is the girl he was talking about earlier. Remy says she went crazy after they lost their baby. Shayne can't believe that Remy had a baby. Remy says when he sees moms with babies he kind of looses it. Jeffrey agrees to help Reva and Josh with Shayne. Jeffrey says he has an appointment with somebody he can change. Alan and Alex are outside walking out side when they see Lizzie. Alan tells Alex that she should be in the hospital and then go to her to tell her of that. Remy calls his sister then shows up at the hospital where she is working. Beth tries to talk to Buzz about Coop. Buzz doesn't want to hear it and starts to walk away. Beth stops him. Buzz says that Coop was just used as a pawn to get to Alan. Reva can't take anymore and wants to go see Shayne. Jeffrey reminds her that Josh said he'd take care of it and that she should take care of the baby. Josh meets with Shayne's Doctor. After the Doctor leaves Josh, Josh hears Shayne call him from behind him. Josh says to Shayne he feels responsible for his injuries. Shayne says that he is better and that Josh didn't cause this accident. Mel tries to tell Remy that Christine and he are good together and to give it a chance. Mel asks about Ava. Remy reminds her that Ava is not here. As he starts to walk out Mel tells him that is not what she is asking. When he leaves, Mel calls out to him. Lizzie meets with Bill and he tells her she should go. That she can come back when all this trouble with him is done. Beth and Coop meet up and they are talking about their situation and their families and Christmas. Buzz is spying on them from the Kitchen of Company. Buzz goes back into the kitchen as Beth gets up to leave. Shayne makes a call for a flight out of Springfield the sooner the better he tells the person on the other end. Buzz lets into Coop about Alan's going to go after him for Beth. Even Alan making it so Coop goes to jail. Beth meets up with Alan at Towers. Alan is glad to see her. Beth sees a flight ticket. She wants to know what it is all about. It is for Macau. Lizzie and Bill kiss.",summ_screen
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Rae: Asa is pretending that he wants you because he made a plan with Max.
Max: I'm not sure I want her out of my life.
Liz: How are you going to tell her that you fathered my baby?
Sam: You're never going to get away from Todd, and you still feel something for him.
Viki: Can't you just admit that you love her?
Todd: I do.
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Todd: You back so soon? So, what happened? Thought you and Sam were supposed to be gone all night at Sam's secret hideaway. Where is Sam?
Antonio: How you doing?
Keri: Oh, much better now that I'm in Hawaii.
Antonio: Well, I brought you something else.
Keri: What?
Antonio: Brought you a compact disc player with remote so you don't have to move an inch.
Keri: Thank you.
Antonio: I'm not done. I also brought you some books on tape.
Keri: What kind of books?
Antonio: Your textbooks. I thought you might want to keep up.
Keri: You did not.
Antonio: You're right. I didn't.
Keri: Oh, mysteries. Oh, my gosh, I haven't seen these.
Antonio: No, I didn't think so.
Keri: Thank you.
Antonio: Oh, you're welcome. I'm not finished. I brought you one more thing.
Keri: What?
Antonio: Me.
Keri: That's the best thing of all.
Antonio: I'm not going to let anybody bother you with any of their problems -- not the dean, not any students, not anybody.
Keri: Police protection from stress -- that's a really good idea.
Antonio: I want to do everything and anything to help you.
Keri: I'm going to need all the help I can get. I'm not going to let anything happen to Mom and Steve's baby.
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Liz: No. You can't help me raise this baby.
R.J.: I know I've never raised a child before, but I can learn.
Liz: Oh, R.J., I know how much you missed out on with Keri.
R.J.: Right. So you need the help. I'm offering. I mean, I can understand if you have some reservations, but --
Liz: No. You don't understand. You can't help me raise this baby because I'm not going to be here. I'm leaving Llanview the moment the baby's born.
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Asa: Asa Buchanan here.
Nigel: The pigeon has landed.
Asa: Nigel?
Nigel: Yes, Sir.
Asa: Why are you whispering?
Nigel: I'm here in Mr. Holden's house.
Asa: Good. Did you steal those divorce papers?
Nigel: I'm afraid it's taking a bit longer than we expected.
Asa: You've got 20 minutes, Nigel, or you're out of a job. Those papers are my only way out of this damn nightmare.
Rae: What's the matter, Asa? Plan a backfired?
Asa: Gretel, what are you talking about?
Rae: Well, you see, I had a little chat with Roxanne Holden today. She told me that you were planning to run away with her. I figured out why.
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Roxy: Get out!
Max: But, Roxy, wait.
Roxy: Get out of this house! It is all mine -- especially after I divorce your sorry butt!
Max: Just listen to me --
Roxy: I said, get the hell out of here!
Max: Look, Rae lied, okay? She came over here, and she -- stop -- she threw herself at me, all right?
Roxy: Oh, yeah, you did everything to fight her off.
Max: Oh, come on. What, do you think I want her? Don't want her. I -- look, I didn't cheat on you, all right?
Roxy: Yeah, sure.
Max: Oh!
Roxy: You didn't cheat on me. But what you did was far worse.
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Blair: Sam went home.
Todd: Yeah, what happen? He get tired?
Blair: No. We thought someone might have been following us to the cabin.
Todd: You see? Now, I knew this was going to happen. See, Sam doesn't care if your life's in danger, just so long as he --
Blair: Todd, Todd, Todd, stop! Stop! Sam got rid of whoever was following us, and we got to the cabin fine.
Todd: You did?
Blair: It was completely safe, and nobody knows that we were there.
Todd: So, why'd you come back here?
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Marcie: So you told your father everything?
Jen: I had to.
Marcie: Why? Was he going to cut up your credit cards?
Jen: No, I was a wreck, you know, and he knew that there's something I wasn't telling him. He just always knows. I don't know how. He just does.
Marcie: So you just blabbed?
Jen: Well, he already assumed that the article Shawna wrote was true, that I made up the whole story about Cristian threatening to kill Mitch Laurence.
Marcie: Even the part about Al getting you pregnant and then pretending the baby was Cristian's?
Jen: Yeah, even that.
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Gabrielle: I'm so glad you were able to meet me. What's the problem? You sounded terrible on the phone.
Al: Did I?
Gabrielle: Yes. Oh, that's not it, is it?
Al: No. Mom, I'm over Jen. I am. You got to trust me. I was actually just sitting here thinking how I ever could have thought that she needed my help, you know, that she was so innocent.
Gabrielle: Well, some people are very good at covering up who they really are. Your father was very good at that, actually.
Al: Mom --
Gabrielle: Sorry. Just slipped out. I'm over Max. Really, I'm over him.
Al: Well, yeah, I know.
Gabrielle: So, tell me what's bothering you.
Al: Well, I guess I'm just sad about Jessica being gone.
Gabrielle: I know the two of you were very close, weren't you?
Al: She's my best friend, you know? I could go to her with anything, she'd help me out, whether it was schoolwork or --
Gabrielle: Are there any problems at school?
Al: No, no. No problems at school. I just meant that, you know, with her gone, it's going to be a little more difficult. I mean, I could go to her with anything -- anything at all.
Gabrielle: Well, you can talk to me about anything if you want.
Al: Thanks.
Gabrielle: Right. Not exactly the same thing, is it?
Al: Not really. Anyway, you don't need to be bothered with me. I'm sure you got your hands full with Bo.
Gabrielle: Yeah. You know, funny thing is, even when you're with someone, you can be lonely.
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Roxy: Maybe you didn't cheat on me, but I can still get a divorce.
Max: Just hold it.
Roxy: Soon as I tell the judge what you did, she's going to give me a divorce on the grounds that you were cruel and unusual.
Max: Roxy, I'm sorry, but --
Roxy: And we're both going to get what's coming to me.
Max: Would you please just talk to me for one minute?
Roxy: I am so stupid. Why did I think that you deserve the truth? Why did I tell you that Asa was going to run away with me?
Max: I appreciated that.
Roxy: I mean, look, I know that you don't care about me, but you at least could have been surprised.
Max: Roxy, I --
Roxy: Well, how could you be surprised? Because you already knew!
Max: Listen for just one second, okay, please.
Roxy: You and Asa were using me.
Max: I know.
Roxy: See, you wanted me to run off with Asa so that you could get everything. Then what? Then what was Asa going to do? I'll tell you what he's going to do! He was going to dump me!
Max: I should have told you.
Roxy: You know, I thought that we were getting closer.
Max: We are.
Roxy: I thought that you liked me at least a little bit.
Max: I do.
Roxy: I sure never thought that you wanted this divorce so much.
Max: I don't.
Roxy: What?
Max: I don't.
Roxy: Nice try. You're going to try to tell me that you weren't setting me up?
Max: No, I did. What I'm trying to tell you is I don't want a divorce.
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R.J.: You're leaving Llanview after the baby's born?
Liz: Yes.
R.J.: But I thought you told Keri that you were going to accept that job offer here in Llanview.
Liz: It was always my plan to go back to Chicago since I first got here.
R.J.: But I thought things had changed.
Liz: They did.
R.J.: So, what is there for you in Chicago? No family, no job.
Liz: I'll have my baby. I can get a job.
R.J.: Okay. So were you ever going to accept that job here, or were you just lying to Keri?
Liz: I didn't want to upset her. Maybe it was a mistake to tell her that. I don't know.
R.J.: What about us? Was that a mistake, too?
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Blair: I had to come home sometime.
Todd: But why did you come home now?
Blair: Well, it's -- it's complicated.
Todd: Why is it complicated?
Blair: It's just a lot going on, Todd.
Todd: Like what?
Blair: Well, those guys following us -- it scared me, that's all.
Todd: I thought you said Sam lost them.
Blair: Yeah, he did.
Todd: And then you felt safe.
Blair: Sam -- he had to get back to Llanview. You know, he has a lot of things to take care of with Jen, you know, being in trouble.
Todd: No, I know about that. I broke that story.
Blair: And I came down on you pretty hard. I'm sorry about that. Sam told me it was all true.
Todd: Yes, it was.
Blair: Sorry I didn't believe you.
Todd: So that's it? That's why you came home? So that Sam could look after his kid?
Blair: No, I came home --
Blair: What's this?
Todd: That's a wineglass.
Blair: Yeah. Whose wineglass?
Todd: Well, Viki came by.
Blair: It's not really Viki's color.
Todd: You know, and I told her -- I told her that.
Blair: Hmm, hmm. What's this, Todd? Is Viki suddenly Niki again? Shawna was here, wasn't she?
Todd: Yeah, she was. And so what, right? What difference does that make? I mean, does it really matter who I'm here with?
Blair: You're right. It doesn't.
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Dr. Conklin: What do you say we take a look at that baby?
Keri: Oh, I can't wait. Can Antonio stay for this?
Dr. Conklin: Of course. He seems like just what the doctor ordered.
Keri: You know, I haven't felt anything like I did earlier.
Dr. Conklin: That's a good sign.
Antonio: And this test -- it's going to show if something's wrong with the baby?
Dr. Conklin: Well, there are tests that are more conclusive, but that includes invasive procedures that could cause further leaking. A sonogram will give us a visual representation of how the baby is functioning in the amniotic fluid. The fetus is very well developed.
Keri: I can't -- I can't see it. Can I sit up?
Dr. Conklin: No, no, we don't want you to sit up.
Keri: Antonio, can you see it?
Antonio: Yeah.
Keri: How does she look?
Antonio: She's beautiful.
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Liz: No. What happened between us -- this wasn't a mistake.
R.J.: I'm not talking about sleeping together.
Liz: R.J. --
R.J.: I'm talking about everything -- everything that's been happening between us -- moving past the bad feelings and getting back to what was good between us in the first place.
Liz: I wouldn't trade it for anything. There are reasons that I have to go back to Chicago.
R.J.: Well, okay. Okay, then. I can go with you.
Liz: No. You can't.
R.J.: What are you doing, then? What was this? Just something for old time's sake?
Liz: No! I care about you, R.J.
R.J.: No, no, no, you don't. No, you are the same woman who kept my child from me all those years. You don't care about anyone except yourself.
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Roxy: Sure you want a divorce. You wanted a divorce from the minute that we got married.
Max: I know.
Roxy: And the only reason you didn't get one was because you knew I would take you to the cleaners, and that's why you don't want one now.
Max: No. I mean, that's why I didn't get the divorce back then and that's why I set up the scam with Asa. But I told Asa I wanted to call it off.
Roxy: What?
Max: When you told me you were going to run off with him, I realized I don't want you to go. And I certainly don't want Asa to humiliate you.
Roxy: Why, so you could humiliate me yourself?
Max: No. I don't want to hurt you, Roxy, and I sure don't want to see our marriage end this way.
Roxy: Well, how would you like it to end?
Max: Well, crazy as it sounds, but --
Roxy: What?
Max: I got kind of used to you being around here. I mean, you, the leopard pillows, the Elvis collection, the -- no, I still don't like those -- but you -- I mean, if you were to go, I'd miss you.
Roxy: So?
Max: So, maybe I don't have to miss you. Maybe, for the first time, we can give this thing a chance.
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Rae: Well, and that's when you and Max cooked up your little plan to get rid of Roxanne and me.
Asa: You are loco.
Rae: Oh, I don't think so, Asa. I don't. I also think, though, that it's going to make a wonderful new chapter in my book that I'm writing. You remember -- the one that outlines all your crimes, which several D.A.s would, I'm sure, love to know about.
Asa: You know, Gretel, you can't hang that over my head forever.
Rae: What's going to stop me?
Asa: Statute of limitations.
Rae: Oh.
Asa: By the time your damn book is published, old Asa's going to be free and clear.
Rae: And you're sure about that, aren't you?
Asa: Damned sure, damned sure. And not only that, finally I'll get rid of the wife from hell.
Rae: You're never going to get rid of me, Asa. I like being your wife. I like using the Buchanan name to get back some of what I lost, what you made me lose. No. No, no, I'm never going to divorce you, cowboy.
Asa: It's too late.
Rae: Excuse me?
Asa: See, I know you signed those divorce papers. In fact, they're on their way here right now. And the minute I sign those papers, Gretel, you are history.
Rae: Don't count on it.
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Todd: So you don't care that I was here all alone with Shawna?
Blair: I didn't -- I didn't say that. I -- but it doesn't matter. It doesn't change anything for me. I'm glad I went away with Sam.
Todd: I'm going upstairs.
Blair: Todd, would you wait, please?
Todd: Why?
Blair: Because --
Todd: Why?
Blair: There is something that I need you to hear me say.
Todd: Why don't you write it down and I'll take a look at it tomorrow?
Blair: I just -- going away with Sam -- it made everything clear for me.
Todd: Yeah? You know what? I don't want to talk to you anymore. You want to talk to somebody? Go talk to Nora. Tell her what a great guy Sam is.
Blair: I don't want to --
Todd: Maybe then she won't --
Blair: I don't want to talk to Nora and I don't want to tell her what a great guy Sam is! And I didn't come home because of someone following me, and I didn't come home because Sam had so many things to do here in Llanview! I came home because I didn't want to be in the cabin with Sam. I wanted to come home. I wanted -- I wanted to be with you.
Todd: What happened to what you said before? What happened to you hated me? Isn't that what you said? What happened to that?
Blair: Well, that's what I -- I told myself that's what I wanted to believe because caring about you can be very painful.
Todd: You care about me?
Blair: I always have, Todd. You know, every time that we get close, you always -- or I find out that you do something that hurts me so much that I can't trust you anymore. But then you do something -- somehow, some way, you get me to trust you and you get me to -- to want you again.
Todd: And you want me?
Blair: I tried to deny it, Todd, because I thought you'd never change and that if you didn't change, then everything would end up the way it always does. But now --
Todd: Now what?
Blair: Have you changed?
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Jen: Don't worry. I'm not going to tell my dad that you changed the due date.
Marcie: I wouldn't care if you did. I'd do it all over again if you wanted me to.
Jen: Really?
Marcie: Of course. I mean, it's so unfair that you get in trouble for all of it.
Jen: Tell me about it. Cristian's going to get out of jail and he'll go straight back to Natalie. She'll have him and I'll have nothing. Oh, except I forgot -- I'll have the humiliation of everyone thinking I'm, like, a huge liar.
Marcie: Well, maybe you don't have to end up with nothing.
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Al: Are you lonely, Mom?
Gabrielle: I -- really, I shouldn't have said anything.
Al: Well, I mean, did something happen? Have you and Bo had a --
Gabrielle: No. No. Bo is still perfect. And the day that he told he that he loved me is still one of the most important days of my life.
Al: So that sounds really good.
Gabrielle: Mm-hmm. It is very good, and it was very good. It's just it was Christmastime.
Al: And you think he changed his mind? I mean, has he been acting weird lately at all?
Gabrielle: No, you see, that's just it. I just don't see him very much. He's so busy -- police work and that.
Al: Yeah, that Mitch Laurence guy -- I mean, he has really made a mess of things for a lot of people, you know? That's why Jess is gone.
Gabrielle: Yeah, it would be catastrophic to have him as a father.
Al: Oh, you are not kidding. Listen, Mom, when this blows over -- and it will -- everything's going to be okay. What?
Gabrielle: I was just thinking what odd parents you have.
Al: Oh, yeah.
Gabrielle: Don't give me that. Here's your mom trying to spend more time with a man she's living with, and then there's your father who's trying to spend less time with the woman he's living with.
Al: Um -- that's not exactly true.
Gabrielle: What's not exactly true?
Al: You're not going to believe this, but Dad actually wants to st with Roxy.
[Glass breaks]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Roxy: So you want to give us a chance?
Max: Yes, I do.
Roxy: I've been wanting this ever since --
Max: The moment we got married.
Roxy: Uh-huh.
Max: Now I'm saying it.
Roxy: Just when I was about to end. Oh, this must be just fate or something like that.
[Phone rings]
Max: Just ignore that.
Roxy: I can't. It might be a sweepstakes.
[Ring]
Roxy: Hello?
Rae: Hi. How's it going?
Roxy: Oh, it's going way better than I ever thought.
Rae: Good. You take that snake for everything he's worth.
Roxy: Yeah, right.
Rae: Roxanne, Max tried to sweet-talk his way out of it, didn't he?
Roxy: Yeah, sure. What?
Rae: Listen. That's what he does. I should know. He strung my daughter along until he got what he wanted. And as far as Asa -- he even pretended to be his son, for God's sake.
Roxy: Yeah, I forgot all about that.
Rae: You be strong, all right? And you don't fall for any of it.
Max: Who was it?
Roxy: Doesn't matter.
Max: So, what are you going to do? Can you give me another chance?
Roxy: You know, I'm used to making some real bad mistakes because I listen to idiots tell me what to do instead of following my own gut. But I'm not going to do that any more because my gut is talking and I'm going to listen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
R.J.: Hey.
Keri: Hey.
R.J.: Can I come in?
Keri: Of course. Come on in.
Antonio: R.J., you mind if I have a word with you first?
R.J.: Sure. Sure. I'll be right back. Well, is something wrong with Keri?
Antonio: No. No, no, no. And the baby's fine, too.
R.J.: Well, then, what's so urgent?
Antonio: I just -- I just wanted to remind you, R.J., not to say anything to upset Keri.
R.J.: She's my daughter.
Antonio: Yes, R.J., I'm aware of that. I just want to make sure you understand how serious this is.
R.J.: Well, okay. You've -- you've made your point. But, look, if you need to talk to someone about upsetting Keri, you should talk to Elizabeth because she's the one planning to take the baby and leave town.
R.J.: I brought these over from Capricorn. They're -- they're left over from your birthday party.
Keri: Aw. It was such a wonderful party. I'm sorry I had to go and ruin it.
R.J.: Well, that's impossible. There would be no party without you.
Keri: Well, I still feel bad, especially since there seemed to be some romance in the air.
R.J.: What?
Keri: Don't play innocent with me. I saw what was going on with you and Mom. So, did you -- you guys work things out?
R.J.: Sure we did. Yeah. Everything's cool.
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Antonio: Is it true?
Liz: What? Antoni are you going to take the baby and leave town?
Liz: Stop. I'm not talking about that now. I want to know how Keri is.
Antonio: She's doing a lot better.
Liz: Oh, thank goodness.
Antonio: Keri told me it had been decided that you were going to take the job here in Llanview.
Liz: Look, we'll talk about that later. Right now, I'm going to go talk to my daughter.
Antonio: When? After you've run off with my child?
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Max: So, what is your gut telling you to do?
Roxy: My gut is telling me to take the money and run.
Max: What?
Roxy: Yeah. It's also telling me that you'll never love me the way that I want you to.
[Doorbell rings]
Renee: Max, tell me it isn't true. You're actually staying with Roxy?
Max: No, no. She's divorcing me.
Renee: So, then Asa and Rae are getting divorced, too?
Max: Actually, my deal with Asa fell through.
Renee: What?
Max: Well --
Renee: Is Asa staying with Rae or not?
Max: I -- I think he is. She found out his plan. She's never going to give him a divorce.
Renee: Max, this is very upsetting. I pretended to be drunk. I pretended to be crazy in order to get Rae to sign those papers. Now, wait a minute, wait a minute. Rae did sign those papers.
Max: Yeah, but ansa didn't. I kept the papers, and I wouldn't let him have them until he came through with his end of the deal.
Renee: Give them to me. I will hand-deliver a divorce to Asa.
Max: Sure. Why not? Hey, you deserve something out of this. Come on in.
Renee: Thank you.
Max: All right. Make yourself comfortable. I'll be right back.
Renee: Oh, my. Oh -- oh, my. Well -- she really is throwing him out. Hmm.
Max: Uh -- Renee, about those divorce papers -- they're gone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Asa: Thank you. Oh, Gretel, just in time. Read them and weep. Oh, no, no, no, no. I' read them. You weep.
Rae: No, Asa, please. Asa, I can't let you sign this.
Asa: It's not up to you, Honey.
Rae: I don't know what I was thinking when this thing was drafted. I was just too generous. I can't live on the amount that I'm going to get if this marriage is over.
Asa: Oh, I'm sure you'll think of something.
Rae: I just can't let you have all of it.
Asa: Why not? It's my damn money!
Rae: No, no, Asa. No, we have to come to another agreement. Please. 90/10? No, it's just not possible. Please.
Asa: 90/10? And it's too late to change it, Gretel. Oh, give me a pen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: I hate change.
Blair: Yeah, I know. That's never been easy for either one of us.
Todd: Well, that's why we never bother with it.
Blair: Todd, you remember -- do you remember when we first got married and I was pregnant with Starr and we were at the airport right before you left for Ireland? We both said that we had changed, that our love had changed us.
Todd: It's a long time ago, Blair. And that was before --
Blair: I know. It was before a lot of things. We were both young and naive. We thought the past was behind us, that life was happily ever after.
Todd: This past isn't behind us.
Blair: But I think -- well, I don't know, but I don't think people just change overnight. I think that they change every day for the rest of their life. And you do some bad things, you make mistakes, but you also do some good things, and you hope that the good outweighs the bad.
Todd: I haven't done a lot of good things.
Blair: You took me in when I was in trouble, even when you knew that I was seeing somebody else, and you allowed me to see my children. And tonight you let me go be with Sam. See, Todd, you -- you've done some good things.
Todd: All right, you remember when -- when I told you that Jack was dead and then I brought this other baby back? And I tried to tell you that this other baby was your baby. I know it was kind of maybe --
Blair: That was maybe kind of a really, really bad thing.
Todd: You said you could never forgive me for that. And if you can't forgive me --
Blair: Then I can't be with you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Antonio: You were going to go in there and lie to your daughter.
Liz: I was not.
Antonio: No? You were going to tell her you're not going to take the job at Llanview U.? That's what I thought. One more lie to Keri.
Liz: Hey, you know we can't go in and upset her right now.
Antonio: Then why would you take the baby and leave town?
Liz: You know why.
Antonio: Because you can't face the truth.
Liz: Oh, no, I can face the truth. I just can't face Keri. What am I going to say to her? When she brings my child into the world, it'll look like her fiancé. What are you going to say?
Antonio: I don't know. I don't know. But it's going to be the truth because it's the right thing to do. No, no, look. As soon as Keri is out of danger, I'm going to tell her everything.
R.J.: Now, what's going on here?
Antonio: Nothing. I'm going to go be with Keri.
R.J.: Elizabeth?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jen: Nothing good is ever going to come out of this. Everyone's going to think that I'm a liar for throwing Cristian in jail. Who knows about Al? He might still even tell everyone that I lied about who the baby's father was.
Marcie: So why don't you tell everyone first?
Jen: What?
Marcie: If you go to Cristian and tell him everything yourself, you'll look pretty good. You probably -- you should, you know, cry a little while you do it.
Jen: I'll just -- I'll just tell him how upset I was, you know, and just how the thought of losing him just made me crazy.
Marcie: Exactly.
Jen: And how now I just feel so bad about it. He'll probably end up feeling sorry for me.
Marcie: Of course he will.
Jen: Marcie, you're a genius.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabrielle: Max and Roxanne -- hmm. Well, there have been stranger couplings.
Al: Name one.
Gabrielle: Well, Bo Buchanan, Police Commissioner, and yours truly, an ex-con.
Al: Okay. You're right. I have to admit that was a little weird at first. But now -- here's to you and Bo.
Gabrielle: Thank you. And -- oh -- another one -- to you making new friendships and finding your real true love. Oh, heck, while we're at it, let's toast Max. I hope things work out for him this time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Max: I guess it doesn't mean much now, but for what it's worth, I'm sorry. I guess I'll see you in court.
Roxy: See you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Asa: File this first thing in the morning.
Nigel: Yes, Sir.
Asa: Oh, forget that. Do it now.
Nigel: But, Sir, they're not open now.
Asa: Well, you camp on the front steps, and you be in that clerk's office the minute it opens.
Nigel: Yes, Sir.
Rae: I'll file it.
Asa: Hey! Grab that, Nigel! Grab it! She'll rip it up.
Rae: Oh, of course I wouldn't do that. Why would I?
Asa: Why would you? I'll tell you why you would. Because you're going to get kicked out of here on your keister without a damn dime. Hell, I'm giving you 10% of all I've got. Nigel here would be very, very happy with that, right?
Rae: Oh, 10%? Oh, no, no, Asa. When I said 90/10, I'm the 90. You're the 10.
Asa: Give me that.
Rae: Read them and weep, Asa. Read them and weep. Now, I think I should hang on to these, don't you? Just for safekeeping. Plus, it'll give you a chance to really decide what's worse, Asa -- 90% loss of all your fortune or being married to me? I'll just -- I'll just let you think about that.
Asa: Ah!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Then I guess that --
Blair: No.
Todd: What --
Blair: No, it's not, Todd --
Todd: You just finished telling me that you can't forgive me for what happened with Jack, so --
Blair: Well, I thought about what you did to Jack and to me and to us. And I thought about how you told me that he had died and how you took him away from me.
Todd: Look, Blair --
Blair: And I've also heard that you -- I've heard you say you're sorry to Jack and to me. And I've seen you with Jack and Starr, and I know how much you love them, Todd.
Todd: I -- I do.
Blair: I know that you do. And I also know how hard it has been for you to have to live with yourself for what you did. Look, I know you, Todd. I know you better than anyone. I married you three times. You're my husband. And I -- I know that you love me, even though you can't say it.
Todd: I love you.
Blair: I love you, Todd. And I forgive you. Stay tuned for scenes from the next ""One Life to Live""
[NEXT_ON]
Judge: Are you absolutely sure that you want a divorce?
Todd: Are you sure this is where you want to be?
Blair: I've wanted to be here for a long time.
Cristian: There's got to be something we can do to keep Laurence away from Natalie.
Antonio: Well, not if she doesn't keep herself away.
Natalie: I have to sleep with Mitch Laurence.","Liz tells RJ she's leaving Llanview when the baby is born. RJ accuses him of not caring and storms out of the room. Antonio sees his daughter for the first time (Via ultrsound). RJ tells Antonio Liz's plans. RJ overhears Liz and Antonio arguing. Nigel sneaks into Max's place to find the divorce papers for Asa. Rae tells Asa she knows about his plan with Max. Rae tries to deal with Asa. He agrees to give her 10% of his wealth. But he doesn't read the papers first and winds up signing over 90%! Roxy REALLY lets Max have it!! Max tells her he doesn't want a divorce after all. Rae tells her Max is just sweet talking her. He tells Roxy he's sorry, then leaves.",summ_screen
"[Chloe coos]
Jessica: Yeah, guess what? It's your day, today. We're going to take you to the church, and the minister is going to baptize you. It's going to seem a little bit silly at first. She's going to put water on your head. But I'm going to be there, and your Aunt Natalie is going to be there, and your Uncle Jared is going to be there, and we're all going to promise to watch over you. Mm-hmm, it's going to be a new beginning. And I can't think of a better place to start it -- oh -- no, I can't -- than right here, near daddy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Clint: Is this my granddaughter? I do believe it is my granddaughter. Bree, how are you?
Viki: I'm sorry.
Clint: Did you drive here, or --
Viki: I opened the door. She saw you and made a beeline for you.
Clint: Well, she's smart because she knows that oftentimes I have some of these in my pocket.
Viki: Oh. We call him the spoiler.
Clint: Yeah, it's my job and I'm rootin' tootin' good at it, aren't I? Charlie, I want to thank you for giving me the time to talk with Viki last night.
Charlie: No problem.
Viki: Did you and Nora work things out?
Clint: Well, we haven't had the chance. We're both kind of busy, you know. And then with Matthew back home, I don't know -- he calls for a lot of attention.
Charlie: Yeah, it's a pretty rough situation.
Viki: She has to put Matthew first, you know? We all do.
Clint: Yeah, that's right. We do. But Nora is coming to the service here, and I'm hoping that the joy will help us bridge some gaps.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: How you doing?
Starr: I didn't get much sleep last night.
Cole: I wonder why. Nightmares?
Starr: Yeah.
Cole: Yeah, me, too. If you hadn't gotten away from Zach --
Starr: But I did. We both did.
Cole: When you came down those stairs, it was, like, the best moment of my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Langston: So, you went to see Cole in rehab and what happened?
Markko: Okay, it's not a big thing, and I told him I'd keep it quiet, so --
Langston: Keep what quiet? No. He wouldn't. Not after causing that accident and Matthew being paralyzed. Please tell me he's not using again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: When Zach started saying those weird things to me, like how grown up I was and looking at me like he wanted to -- I didn't know what to do, but then you were there. It was like a miracle.
Cole: It kind of was.
Starr: You know, I forgot to ask you -- what were you doing there?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nora: They tore up the floorboards in Rosen's room. Why?
Bo: Because one of the uniforms found a pry mark. Come on in.
[Knock on door]
Bo: Yeah? Fish, what do you got?
Oliver: Photos of the knife. The lab sent them over.
Nora: Ooh, did they get enough blood to run a panel?
Oliver: Yeah.
Bo: Were they able to pull any prints?
Oliver: Well, the techs think it was wiped clean but they're going over it.
Bo: Okay, thanks.
Oliver: Yeah.
Bo: This has got to be the knife that he used to stab Blair.
Nora: Oh, my God. If Rosen gives me Blair, then I can get him on Halpern and Granger.
Bo: So you still think that Zach Rosen is not our guy?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Téa: I can't do this. I can't do this. I can't, I really can't. You know what, I'm sorry, but just put that back on. Put it back on.
Todd: Téa?
Téa: Yes?
Todd: I want you to start taking your clothes off.
Téa: Are you kidding me? I am not -- I am not taking my clothes off.
Todd: Yes, you are.
Téa: No. Stop, stop it, just stop right there.
Todd: I want you.
[Téa giggles]
Téa: No, no, no. What -- what you want is for me to go to the judge and tell her that Blair and John committed fraud and that -- and that their marriage is an arrangement and that you should have temporary custody. And that is why you are coming on to me. That is the only reason that your shoes are off and your shirt is undone. Um, that's what you want. Todd, you don't want me.
Todd: You know, for a smart woman, you sure are stupid.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: I'm surprised about the knife, but I'm not sure it proves anything.
Nora: Well, if this turns out to be the murder weapon and it's got Rosen's prints on it, then we kind of have to conclude that Rosen's our guy.
John: No, Nora. What happened at Manning's last night, that's not typical of a serial killer. See, the man who killed Lee and Wes and who stabbed Blair, he would have killed Starr and Cole, not taken them hostage.
Nora: Okay. What about the timing, though? I mean, Rosen just got out of prison. And the motive? He hates Todd.
John: So what you're saying is he was lying about the K.A.D. killer?
Nora: We don't even know if there is a K.A.D. killer, for God's sake. I mean, Téa Delgado confessed to killing Halpern in self-defense.
John: Téa didn't kill Halpern.
Bo: Do you know that for a fact?
John: Yes.
Nora: Well, then I should be bringing Delgado in for obstruction of justice.
John: Look, Nora, all I'm saying here is the lawyer didn't kill anyone and there's a serial killer out there.
Bo: We'll know more when we get the test results back.
Nora: Yeah. Yeah, I think I'm just going to let Rosen stew for a little bit and then I'll go back in and hit him again. Did Fish give you any idea of how fast we are going to get these lab results because I -- oh, my God. I'm supposed to be at Chloe's christening right now with your brother.\
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jared: Here they come.
Natalie: Yep.
Jared: What's done is done.
Natalie: Look, I know that we have done the right thing. Jessica can't handle another loss right now. I just -- I pray that no one else gets hurt.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: I don't think I would have had the strength to come back and fight Tess if it hadn't been for you.
[Chloe babbles]
Jessica: You made me realize how beautiful life can be. I'm always going to miss your daddy, but I look at you, and I know I can have a future. Yeah.
[Chloe babbling]
Jessica: Yeah. You know, I even met a boy in St. Ann's of all places.
[Chloe blows bubbles]
Jessica: No, you would have liked him. Yeah, you would have. He was really nice. It didn't work out, though. At least I know it's out there, huh? At least I know love is out there.
Brody: Jessica?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: Starr, you're not going to like what I have to say.
Starr: No, you know what? You don't even have to tell me. I'm just grateful that you were there.
Cole: No, I need to tell you. The truth is I was there because I wanted to talk to your dad about you.
Starr: Why?
Cole: You and Mr. Joplin. I saw you leave his room.
Starr: And you told my dad?
Cole: Starr, I was worried about you.
Starr: That's -- that's why my dad wasn't at his house. Oh, my gosh.
Cole: Yeah, he was heading over to talk to him.
Starr: Talk to him? He'd probably kill him.
Cole: Look, Mr. J. is fine, Starr, okay? I saw him heading to the drug treatment center this morning.
Starr: Well, now I have to call him.
Cole: Hey, you're really hooked on this guy, aren't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: You better tell me to stop.
Téa: You know I hate you. Do you know that?
Todd: Oh, you better tell me to stop, then.
Téa: Stop it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Markko: No, Cole isn't using. At least, I don't think he is.
Langston: So what's the problem? Okay, the last time you kept something from me, Lola coming on to you, remember what happened?
Markko: Yeah, but this isn't about me.
Langston: He's our friend, Markko. And we didn't say anything when we should have, and now Matthew Buchanan is sitting in a wheelchair. You really want to go there again?
Markko: Okay. Look, I will tell you, but you can't tell anyone, not even Starr.
Langston: Fine.
Markko: Cole was freaked out because rehab pulled a drug test on him this morning.
Langston: So? If he's not using, it shouldn't be a problem.
Markko: Only, last night, when Zach Rosen knocked him out, Cole got hurt so he took a painkiller. If that shows up on his drug test, they're sending him straight to the joint.
Langston: Can't he just explain what happened?
Markko: He said it's a zero tolerance program. You got a headache, you're supposed to gut it out.
Langston: So what did he do?
Markko: He asked me for a sample so he could substitute --
Langston: Which you did not do. Markko, tell me you didn't give that sample.
Markko: I can't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: I can't believe that you would do this to me again. You know what my father is like. Remember what happened when you told him that I was giving my baby to Marcie?
Cole: Okay, you're right. I shouldn't have told him about the baby, all right? But this, I had no choice. I tried everything I knew to stop you from going after Mr. J. I even went to his place to talk to him. But you already know that because you were there somewhere hiding, right? Starr, he's too old for you, okay? It would never work out. He would just be using you, and that's why I talked to your dad. Because I couldn't stand to see you get hurt. Look, I didn't come here to fight, all right? I just wanted to give you this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: You sure you want to do this?
Marcie: Be here at Chloe's christening? I'm not going to lie to you, I still have my moments. But Chloe and Hope were born on the same day and, I don't know, it makes me happy to watch Chloe grow up. And I'm really glad to be here for Jessica, too.
Michael: Okay.
Marcie: What about you? Do you want to do this?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Charlie: Hey, son.
Jared: Hey.
Charlie: So you worked out that problem you were having? That secret that you thought could cause some damage?
Jared: It's under control. I thought about what you said. ""The greatest good for the greatest number."" So I buried it.
Charlie: And you think there's no chance of it coming to light?
Jared: Nope. I made sure of that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: Jessie was saying how much it means to her that you and Jared have agreed to be Chloe's Godparents.
Natalie: Oh, we love Chloe. We're very happy to do it.
Viki: You kind of took your time to make up your minds, huh?
Natalie: Yeah. You know, we just had to settle some things.
Viki: What things?
Natalie: It's a big responsibility. We just had make sure we were up for it, you know?
Viki: Honey, something's been bothering you for quite some time now. Can you tell me what it is?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Were you listening?
Brody: No, I was just passing by.
Jessica: No? You're just passing by a cemetery?
Brody: Relax. I'm no stalker. I stopped by to visit Wes. It's kind of something I do when I need to talk to a friend. Anyway, I don't want to bother you.
Jessica: No, no, it's okay. It's okay. We were just -- I just come here when I want to be close with Nash. You know, when I need to say things without filtering.
Brody: I understand. And I'm sorry if I startled you. Look, I'm not going to lie. I heard a little bit of what you were saying. The stuff about me. Jessica, I am so sorry you were hurt. I wish you'd forgive me. Can you do that? It's the last thing I wanted -- to wreck things for us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Langston: You helped Cole fake a drug test?
Markko: No.
Langston: Then what would you call it?
Markko: He was trying to save Starr's life. She could have been killed. And so, yeah, he got hurt and he took a painkiller. He doesn't deserve to go to jail for that.
Langston: Okay, but those are the terms he agreed to. And I'm not saying it's fair, but the D.A. was mad enough when she found out we were helping him try to cover up his habit. If she finds out we are still helping him --
Markko: He needed a painkiller.
Langston: He can't have one. He's a junkie, Markko. Don't you get it? He's addicted. That's why he's in rehab -- because he's so far gone he put the D.A.'s son in a wheelchair, okay? And if she finds out that he's using again and you helped him fake a drug test, the two of you could end up in jail.
Markko: I don't care, Lang. I had to do it. He's my best friend, and you would have done the same thing for Starr.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: I have been sick over losing this. My dad couldn't find it, the police couldn't find it. I thought that it was gone forever. Where did you find it?
Cole: It was on the floor. It must have fallen off when Zach dragged you off.
Starr: Oh, my gosh, Cole. Cole, this is the only thing we have left of her.
Cole: You think about her as much as I do?
Starr: Cole, I -- I don't think you know. I didn't tell you.
Cole: What?
Starr: When you got into your accident and you were at the hospital, Marcie accidentally saw your blood test. She was confused by it, so she asked Michael to double check it and... Cole, you're Rh negative and so am I. There is no way our baby died from Rh disease.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brody: I know it may not make much sense right now, but I know I hurt you, so I'm just saying I'm sorry.
Jessica: It's Chloe's christening today.
Brody: Ah, that would explain the giant baby dress.
Jessica: Yeah, it would. Um, look, I don't want to go into that church with any bad feelings in my heart, so it's okay. I accept your apology.
Brody: Thank you. I know I have no right to ask, but that night -- the night it happened, you said we could still be friends. Did you mean it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: We've had some year, Jess and I. You know, I just had to make sure that I'd forgiven her.
Viki: But honey, you made your peace.
Natalie: Yes, we have. Chloe -- Chloe really brought us together. And I have to give a lot of credit to Jess because she was so patient. You know, had it been me coming home and finding out that my children don't know me, don't trust me, I would have lost it, and she never pressured those kids.
Viki: She's a good mother. She puts her children first.
Natalie: She's a wonderful mother, and she deserves those kids and I've got her back. I will make sure she keeps them.
Viki: You'll make sure she keeps them? Why wouldn't she keep them?
Natalie: Uh, you know, if something happens, like she has a relapse.
Viki: Honey, Dr. Levin is very encouraged by her progress --
Natalie: Right, well, her shrink said that she was fine before and look what happened.
Viki: Yeah, but she was traumatized by Nash's death. That's a loss that could undo anyone, and that's not likely to happen again. Is that what's been bothering you? You think your sister might relapse?
Natalie: Mom, I will do anything to keep my sister healthy -- anything.
Viki: Well, of course you will. She's your sister, and one day Chloe is going to thank you for taking such good care of her mother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Clint: Voila. There's your beautiful mommy.
[Phone rings]
Clint: Oh, and there's the problem when you have a phone that does more than one thing. Hold on. Hello?
Nora: Oh, Clint, I'm so sorry.
Clint: Well, not to worry, the service hasn't started yet.
Nora: I'm not going to be able to make it.
Clint: Why not?
Nora: We just had a break in this serial killer case, and Bo and I can't leave. So, please give my apologies if you will to Jessica and to Viki and tell them I'll call them later. Oh, and will you apologize for your brother, also? I -- I'm sorry, it's just that we are at a critical point in this interrogation --
Clint: Yeah, whatever. I got to go.
Nora: I'm just going to go down to the lab and see if I can rush those results.
Bo: Clint understood?
Nora: Um, let's just say that that knife better be the murder weapon and Rosen better give us a confession.
John: What are those?
Bo: These are blow-ups of Blair's stab wounds. The M.E. compared it to the size and the shape of the blade on that knife that we found at Rosen's. So it looks like we got our weapon. How's Blair?
John: Well, it's going to take a while, but the doctors tell me she's going to be 100%.
Bo: Good. That's good.
John: You might have heard that we, uh, got married.
Bo: Yeah, I did hear that. John McBain, a married man. You know, it's a good thing you did, though, making sure that Manning couldn't get custody of her kids.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Téa: Ah, wow.
Todd: Yep.
[Téa chuckles]
Téa: That was better than I remembered.
Todd: Yeah. What did I do now?
Téa: You're smiling.
Todd: All right. Now that the deed is done, you need to track down that judge and tell them about the bogus marriage and get my kids back to me. And for God's sake, put something on. It's disgraceful. If you hurry, you'll be able to catch the judge. It's early.
Téa: I'm not going anywhere with you, Todd. Especially not to the judge. I'm not going to tell her the marriage is a fake. I'm not going to lift one finger to get you your kids back.
[Téa sighs]
Todd: I seem to recall we had a deal. And it went something like this -- I agreed to give you another chance and, in exchange, you were going to help me get my kids back.
Téa: What we had was an offer.
Todd: Oh.
Téa: You offered to be my love slave.
Todd: Done.
Téa: I never agreed to anything.
Todd: Oh, man.
[Téa chuckles]
Todd: It was implied.
Téa: You -- you have a contract? It -- oh, you have a signature?
Todd: I just took you downtown!
Téa: Oh, oh, oh. You feeling used, sweetheart?
Todd: You know, you're the one being used.
Téa: Oh.
Todd: That marriage is a fake, and they're using you to commit fraud!
Téa: Yeah. Oh, oh, oh, oh. Toddy's angry. Listen, I know it's impossible for you to believe that Blair could ever be in love with anyone else.
Todd: She doesn't love John McBain, that's for sure.
Téa: I don't know that.
Todd: Téa, come on. Look at the timing. I mean, the only reason they got married was to keep me from getting custody -- yes?
Téa: Whatever it takes. I don't think you should be allowed anywhere near your kids, Todd. I know you love them, but there's a big difference between loving your kids and being a good father.
[Clears throat]
Todd: So you're not going to help me, then?
Téa: Nope. Guess you gave yourself away for nothing. Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: What are you saying -- Hope didn't have to die?
Starr: I don't know. She didn't die from Rh disease -- that's all we know right now.
Cole: Okay, then what happened? What happened, hmm? Joplin said that she was healthy, you were healthy, all the prenatal stuff was normal. Why did she die?
Starr: Michael triple-checked the autopsy. He doesn't know why it said that she died from Rh disease.
Cole: And that's it? And then you -- you just left it at that?
Starr: Well, they said that they could have her exhumed. And I thought about that, but Marcie and I both agreed that it would be -- it would be gruesome to do something like that to her. And it's not like it's going to bring her back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Look, I know I said that we could still be friends, and I -- I wish I was that big of a person, I really do, but I can't just pal around with you when you're with Gigi.
Brody: What -- I'm not with Gigi.
Jessica: Whatever. You know, I just -- I can't, okay, not right now. It's -- maybe in time, but it's just -- it's too hard right now.
Brody: I miss you.
Jessica: I miss you, too. We have to go to the church. Sorry. Um -- hey, baby girl. Say goodbye to your dad.
[Jessica gasps]
Jessica: Did you feel that? Did you feel that wind just blow? That was your dad saying he loves you, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Whew. You know, as much as we say that we're moving on -- and we are, we're so much better. But on days like today, I cannot help but think of Tommy and how we lost him.
Marcie: I know. Me, too, honey.
Jessica: Hey.
Marcie: Hey! Oh, look who's here. She's so adorable!
Jessica: I really hope she doesn't spit up on this dress. It's been in the family forever.
Marcie: It's beautiful.
Jessica: Marcie, would you mind? I just have to --
Marcie: Oh, oh!
Jessica: Give that back to Mommy!
Marcie: No, that's Mommy's, yes! Come here.
Jessica: I just have to run a comb through my hair.
Marcie: Oh, yeah, sure. Come here, sweetie pie.
Michael: Hi.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Priest: Love is eternal. Love is stronger than the currents of the deepest water. Love is stronger than death. Amen.
Natalie: Amen.
Priest: Are you ready to help Jessica in her duty as a compassionate parent?
Natalie and Jared: We are.
Priest: Now give Chloe to her godmother.
Natalie: Come here, baby. Hi.
Jared: Got her?
Natalie: Yeah.
Priest: Jared, Natalie, do you renounce Satan and all of his angels and all of his evil works?
Jared and Natalie: We do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: I know it won't bring her back. It just seems -- I mean, we're her parents. Uh -- you thought that it was because of us, that it was our blood, but it wasn't. I mean, don't we have the responsibility to find out what happened to her? Starr, she was our daughter. I mean, how -- how can we live with not knowing? Doesn't she deserve better?
Starr: She deserves a life. She should be -- she should be learning how to sit up like -- like Chloe. She should -- she should have her first teeth, her first words, her first day of school, her -- her first kiss. But I've made peace with it. Cole, could you help me with this? Uh -- I'm late for Chloe's christening. I should -- I have to go.
Priest: I baptize thee Chloe Victoria -- in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit. You have been entrusted with the spiritual well- being of this child. It is your duty to guide her to goodness and to protect her from evil.
[Chloe fusses]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: What happened to you, Hope? And what took you away from us?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: I am sorry I was so late.
Jessica: Oh, what, are you kidding me? After what happened to you at your dad's place, I'm surprised you even showed up at all. Are you okay?
Starr: Oh, yeah, I'm okay. She's getting so big.
Jessica: Yeah, she certainly is. Would -- would you mind holding her? I just have to go and say goodbye to my folks.
Starr: Yeah, I would love to.
Jessica: Yeah, she's sleeping, though --
Starr: Oh!
Jessica: Kind of or she's trying.
Starr: Come here, big girl!
Jessica: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Starr: Okay, okay, okay.
Jessica: Oh, there you go.
Starr: Oh. I --
Jessica: You got her?
Starr: Yeah.
Jessica: Okay, good.
Starr: Oh. Come here. Sweet dreams. It must be because we're related -- is that why you're so familiar? We've known each other forever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Langston: Starr's like a sister to me, and I'd do anything for her -- I get that, I do. But Cole's an addict, and addicts lie.
Markko: So -- so he was lying to me?
Langston: An addict would do anything to keep using -- you know that.
Lola: Hey! Um -- I'm glad I ran into you guys.
Markko: Yeah?
Lola: Just wanted to clear up everything about the misunderstanding at the Buenos Dias.
Langston: ""Misunderstanding?"" You were slobbering over my boyfriend.
Lola: Langston, but I -- I wasn't --
Langston: Oh, save it, Lola! This little miss innocent act --
Markko: Bogus.
Langston: Yeah, and I trust Markko, not you.
Lola: Langston, please don't hate me.
Langston: Okay, look. You're my cousin, we live under the same roof, so I have to put up with you -- I don't have a choice. Pero, prima, you will never get between me and my man -- you got that?
Lola: I'm going to destroy you, prima -- you and your man.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Well, if that wasn't to help me, what was it?
Téa: Spontaneous combustion?
Todd: Go to hell.
Téa: Aw, don't be sore, Todd. Look, we have history, we both wanted each other. This happens all the time between people -- trust me.
Todd: And you knew what I wanted.
Téa: I don't have to make deals for sex, Todd. I field offers all day.
Todd: Yeah, but I'm the one you actually -- oh.
Téa: What?
Todd: I thought I was the one you wanted.
Téa: One roll in the hay, and you think I'll do your bidding? Don't be ridiculous.
Todd: Well, I'll tell you what, sweetheart -- that was it. One roll in the hay, and that's it. We're done, brother.
Téa: Okay, sister, that's fine with me. My question is -- is it fine with you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Oh, my goodness. She's sound asleep. She loves you.
Starr: Oh, I know. I love her, and I love that baby smell.
[Jessica and Starr chuckle]
Jessica: So, I'll just -- okay.
Starr: Oh –
Both: Whoo!
[Chuckling]
[Chloe cries]
Jessica: Oh! Honey, I know, I know. Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Are you doing any babysitting these days?
Starr: Yeah -- anytime.
Jessica: Okay.
Starr: Bye.
Jessica: Bye-bye.
[Chloe cries]
Jessica: Oh, I know. Shh, shh, shh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marcie: Starr? Hi, how are you?
Starr: Hi. It's really weird, you know?
Michael and Marcie: Yeah.
Marcie: I know.
Starr: The last time we were here --
Marcie: Oh, right, was for Hope's funeral. I -- I heard about what happened to you last night, Starr. I'm so sorry.
Starr: Oh, I -- I'm all right.
Marcie: Do you want to go to lunch with us? I mean, Michael has to head back to work soon, but we could catch up.
Starr: Actually, I -- I have to go and do something, but -- maybe soon.
Marcie: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Oh, look at you, honey -- you're zonked. So sorry you had to get wet today, but that's what happens when you get baptized. Right, Bree? Hmm? You know, even though your daddy's not here with us, you guys have all kinds of people that will look after you forever and ever. And your Aunt Natalie and Uncle Jared -- they promised to take care of you forever and ever. So they'll take care of you when mommy can't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: We're trying to take care of Jess. She's just too fragile, and we can't -- we can't risk it. She will never know that your baby died. She'll never know.
Jared: Nash, we swear on our love for each other that we will take this secret to the grave.
Natalie: She'll never find out that her baby is right here in this cemetery with you. We promise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: You know, your Aunt Natalie and Uncle Jared will always be there, even when I'm not. And when you get hurt, because that's just life -- sometimes you get hurt, huh?
Jessica: I thought someone was there. Maybe it was your daddy again, huh -- watching over us?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jared: We're sorry, Nash. We couldn't save you, we couldn't save Jessica from the pain of losing you, but we can protect her from losing the baby she loves so much.
Natalie: She'll never find out that her baby belongs to Starr -- and Cole.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: I swear to you, Hope. I'm going to find out what happened to you, why you died. I -- I owe you that much. And I promise I won't give up -- not just because of you, but because I'm your dad and I have to know.
Starr: So do I.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: I should -- I should probably go check on the kids. Maybe you'll let me know if anything comes back from the labs.
Bo: Yeah, right away.
John: Okay.
Bo: And John?
John: Hmm?
Bo: Manning can't be happy about you taking care of his kids, so -- watch your back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: I think you're bluffing.
Téa: Try me.
Todd: You said yourself you thought the sex was excellent.
Téa: It was excellent.
Todd: And it was for me, too. You really just want to throw it away?
Téa: No. But apparently, you do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Oliver: Breaking into Rosen's motel room so that we can search for evidence without a warrant? God -- John, it was pure genius.
John: Fish -- hey, keep it down.
Oliver: Yeah, but it broke this case wide open, okay? We would've never found that knife if it wasn't for you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bo: Hey.
Nora: Hey.
Bo: They got the lab results already?
Nora: Yes, the blood on the knife is Blair's.
Bo: Good. Were they able to pull any prints?
Nora: Yes, a partial.
Bo: Rosen?
Nora: Nope.
Bo: Nope? Could they I.D. it?
Nora: Yep.
Bo: Yep. Well?
Nora: It's John's.
Bo: John McBain?
Nora: The fingerprint on the knife is John McBain's.","Jessica and all her family and friends get ready for baby Chloe's (really Starr's baby Hope's) christening. Natalie and Jared agree to be the god parents but both are uncomfortable knowing that they are stuck between a rock and a hard place not knowing whether to devastate Jessica by telling her her baby died or keeping it all a secret. Starr attends and she bonds instantly with the baby almost as if they know that they are mother and child. Marcie also seems to bond with Jessica's child in a similar manner. Langston finds out that Markko helped Cole falsify his drug test after Cole took pain pills. She reminds him if Nora were ever to find out, Markko could be in big trouble along with Cole. Lola overhears and knows that she can use that against them since they are both shunning her and she can't ""have"" Markko. Todd and Tea sleep together. He assumes that she will help him prove that Blair and John's marriage is a fake so he can get custody of his kids. But she tells him she won't be manipulated by him ever again. She leaves. And they both reveal that maybe they have feelings for each other more than either wants to admit. Bo, Nora, John and Fish all investigate the stabbings with the belief that Zach Rosen is the culprit. But John reveals that Zach is not.",summ_screen
"Dorian: [British accent] Your visitor was from London. No, no, no. ""Reed Wagner""--oh. Divine.
Kelly: Reed's in Llanview?
Dorian: Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Relaxing music playing]
Brody: It was a frat boy prank. I'll swing by the university on my way home. Sarge, I'll--I'll see you tomorrow. Clint.
Clint: Brody.
Brody: Jessica.
[Jessica sighs]
Brody: Jessica, I'll be in touch about the prom. I'm looking forward to it.
Clint: The prom?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: That was your mother's?
Rex: It was wrapped in my blanket when I was abandoned at the hospital. I'm assuming that my mom put it there.
Natalie: Well, any luck tracing it?
Rex: I sent photos of it to jewelers across the country. I'm just waiting to hear.
Natalie: You'll find her.
Rex: Well, I have to. Some things are just too important to give up on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: So, just the beer?
Ford: I'll let you know.
Gigi: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Markko: Hope's sound asleep.
Langston: And I just tried reaching Starr to find out how her dad is doing.
Markko: Well, what about Cole? His tail's in jail.
Langston: He nearly killed Starr's dad.
Markko: Because Manning tried to kill his mom.
Langston: Not according to Starr.
Markko: Well, she's his daughter. She's biased.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Monitor beeps steadily]
Dani: How are you feeling?
Todd: I'm going to live, apparently. I--I can't tell if you're disappointed or... or you think that maybe it would be okay if I stuck around a little while.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Items crashing to floor]
Blair: [Indistinct]. Téa?
[Téa pants]
Blair: My God, what's going on in here? Are you all right? What's wrong?
Téa: There's nothing wrong. I'm fine.
Blair: Yeah? You're fine? Well, then what are you doing here, aside from redecorating the office here?
Téa: I couldn't get cell phone coverage in the hall, so I--I came in to use the phone.
Blair: Oh, and you accidentally just swiped everything off the table when you were reaching for the receiver?
Téa: I lost my temper, all right? It happens.
Blair: Well, then why don't you try slamming a door? These are somebody's--
Téa: I got it! I got it! I got this. I got this. Got it.
Blair: You know, it's pretty obvious what's bothering you here. Todd.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: So why are you here?
Dani: I'm glad you didn't die.
Todd: Why?
Dani: Because I don't want anybody to die. And Cole would have been charged with--with murder. It would have ruined his life.
Todd: You're worried about Cole?
Dani: And Starr. She's my sister. I don't want her boyfriend going to jail. It would make things really hard for her.
Todd: You know, just before he attacked me, you and I had a-- a moment together in that gym. And I got the feeling that maybe you wanted to give me a chance.
Dani: I did.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Markko: Hannah saw Todd push Marty down the stairs. He's guilty. Even Starr has to accept that.
Langston: Okay, but Starr doesn't believe that Hannah's telling the truth.
[Knock on door]
Markko: Saved by the bell. Look, can we please not fight about this anymore? I just want to enjoy my pizza.
Langston: Fine, fine.
Markko: Hey, you know, we're lucky. We hardly ever fight, not like Starr and Cole. Hey, right on time.
[Cell phone vibrates]
Karen: Always. My best customer.
Markko: Yeah, no time to cook, not with finals.
Karen: Www ugh, tell me about it.
Markko: All right. Here you go. Keep the change.
Karen: You're too good to me.
Markko: Oh, uh, Karen...don't worry. I won't say anything to anyone about the other night--at the Palace. All right. Nice and hot, like someone I know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: Want to pay me now or start a tab?
Ford: Uh, tab's good. What time do you get off?
Gigi: Never if Reva doesn't show up.
Ford: When she does, do you want to split a beer?
Gigi: Are you hitting on me?
Ford: Any reason why I shouldn't?
Gigi: Look, I'm flattered, but I'm not interested. Sorry.
Ford: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: Viki is my mother, and Roxy will always be a mother to me, and for you, too.
Rex: I haven't seen her around much lately. What?
Natalie: She's been visiting Schuyler. Look, I know--I know. It's a sore subject for you because he--he lied to you about Stacy's baby and he messed things up for you and Gigi.
Rex: No, you know what? You know what? I don't want to talk about it. That won't change anything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Clint: So, Jessica, you're going to the prom with--with Brody, huh?
Jessica: Only because Cristian wouldn't take me. And since I don't want to stay home and I don't want to go alone like some dork, I asked Brody.
Clint: I see.
Jessica: You don't approve?
Clint: Well, I just hate watching someone getting their heart broken.
Jessica: Oh. Brody knows the score, so...
Clint: I'm not worried about Brody.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: Reed here in Llanview is not good or bad. Huh. Just surprised. I knew him in London.
Dorian: Yes, so he said.
Kelly: He say anything else?
Dorian: He speaks gorgeous French. He said to offer you his condolences.
Kelly: How did he know about my mother?
Dorian: Reed Wagner seems to know an awful lot about you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: If I could go back in time and change some of the things that I've said...
Rex: Like what?
Gigi: Did you guys hear about Marty Saybrooke? I overheard one of my customers tonight saying that she was in the hospital.
Rex: What happened?
Gigi: Well, I didn't catch all the details.
Natalie: Marty was pushed down a flight of stairs.
Gigi: Is she okay?
Natalie: She's pretty banged up, but she lost the baby.
Gigi: Oh, my God.
Natalie: Yeah.
Rex: Wait. You said she was pushed. They know who it was?
Natalie: Well, there was a witness that saw Todd push her down the stairs, but I was the number-one suspect for John.
Gigi: What? That's crazy.
Natalie: Well, I'm glad that you think so, because John did not see it that way. And, in fact, it seems that the only person at the police department who did think that I was innocent was Brody.
Gigi: Huh.
Natalie: Excuse me.
Rex: How could John think that Natalie could do something like that? They were a couple once. They were almost married.
Gigi: Hmm. Things change, stuff happens. People get hurt. They end up not trusting each other.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: So, Todd is...
Brody: Arrested.
[Natalie sighs]
Brody: Apparently, John handcuffed him to his hospital bed.
Natalie: I know my mom's not going to be pleased, but I have to say, I'm--I'm really glad I'm off the hook.
Brody: For what it's worth, I don't think John thought you did it. He just had to ask the questions.
Natalie: You're a really good friend, Brody, you know that?
[Brody chuckles]
Brody: Right back at you.
Natalie: No, seriously. I don't know what I would have done without you.
Brody: So now that you owe me one...
Natalie: Okay, name it.
Brody: What kind of corsage do you get a girl for the high school prom?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Well, if you're worried about my heart...it's already been stomped on by Cristian, who only has eyes for Layla. I mean, he's bringing her to the prom. Can you believe that? It's just-- she's so...old. Anyways, I'm not going to sit at home all alone just because he forgot that he asked me.
Clint: Jessie, if you think that you still have a chance with Cristian, you can--
Jessica: It's my senior prom, okay, Dad? And I'm not going to sit at home alone. Besides, I--I really--I feel like I should go. It's important. And Mom and Marty think so, too.
Clint: I know. She told me. And yeah, I--Marty agrees with her, and they must know best. After all, I'm just your old dad.
Jessica: You're not old, you're just protective.
Clint: And you know something? That's never going to change.
Reed: Clint?
Clint: Reed? Well, it's good to see you, but--I'm sorry. This is my daughter, Jessica.
Reed: A pleasure to meet you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Reed said he knew you and Kevin from London, involving B.E. business?
Kelly: Uh-huh. Well, you know Kevin. Bless his heart. Loves a party, but the man can't order a ham sandwich without help. So, I got roped into entertaining clients from time to time--
Dorian: Hmm.
Kelly: Where I met Reed. Mr. Wagner. Who I am sure heard about my mother from Kevin. Well, it was very sweet that he stopped by, but really unnecessary. We only met a few times. We hardly know each other.
Dorian: He seemed charming and handsome.
Kelly: I hadn't noticed.
Dorian: [Whispering] Really?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dani: When I saw you at the gym, before the fight with Cole--
Todd: Yeah. You know, he started it.
Dani: Look, if you want to argue about Cole, I'm out of here.
Todd: Okay, fine.
Dani: Well... the point is, I was rehearsing, trying to understand how Starr felt, how she could defend you, despite all the horrible things that you did to her.
Todd: Well, I was only trying to--
Dani: Look, I'm not finished. I was saying my lines and trying to understand how she felt, and... I started wondering if maybe I was being too hard on you, that there was something that I was missing, that maybe there was something there, after all, a reason to... to let you in.
Todd: Dani... all I wanted is to have a chance to be your father. If you're ready to let me in, I'm--
Dani: You know, I was thinking about it. But then Cole said that you pushed his mother down a flight of stairs and killed her baby. What am I supposed to do with that?
Todd: You can begin by believing me when I tell you I didn't do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Blair: Look, Téa, I don't blame you for being upset. I'm upset. I mean, Todd has gone way too far this time. He pushed Marty Saybrooke down a flight of stairs. It makes my stomach churn. Oh, my God, and that little baby...but I'll tell you what I don't get. You defending him. How could you do that?
Téa: No, he says he's innocent.
Blair: He says he's innocent--you know that he's guilty. You--you're the one that came to warn me that he was a suspect.
Téa: Yeah, because of our children.
Blair: And don't you think they've gone through enough?
Téa: They need a father.
Blair: Yeah, they need a father, not a murderer. And if he did this, he's got to pay for it this time. And I know that I have forgiven Todd more times I'd even care to remember, but not this time. And you can't help him, either. You cannot--not unless you want to lose the respect of your daughter.
Téa: But see, that's--that's just it. I--I'm doing this for Dani. Todd can't go to prison--not now.
Blair: He's gotten away with every bad thing he's ever done, Téa! He can't this time. Not killing a baby. No.
Téa: You don't understand.
Blair: Oh, I don't understand? Okay, well, then why don't you explain it to me? Why do you feel that you need to save Todd Manning yet again?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ford: Hey. I thought you were working tonight.
Karen: I just delivered my last pie--to one of your favorites.
Ford: You're my favorite.
Karen: Okay. One of your students. Markko Rivera. We grew up together. Nice guy. So give him an ""A,"" okay?
Ford: Hmm.
Karen: He deserves it. He's been working his butt off. In fact, he is so stressed out, he said the weirdest thing.
Ford: What do you mean?
Karen: He said something about not telling anyone about the Palace.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: Did you hear from any of the jewelers you contacted?
Rex: Not yet, but Bo let me use the department's database, so that might help turn up something.
Gigi: He set that up from his hospital bed?
Rex: He insisted.
Gigi: You know, Balsom, even if this search doesn't turn up a thing and you never find your biological parents, you should know that there's still all kinds of people who love you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: So, Jessica agreed to go to the prom with you?
Brody: She asked me, but I'm not going to read anything into it. She's probably just trying to make Cristian jealous. But I'll take whatever time with her I can get. Anything to help her remember our past.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reed: So do you work at B.E. with your dad, Jessica?
Jessica: Ha ha ha. No.
Reed: Then you're the artist of the family?
Jessica: No, actually, I'm finishing up my senior year of high school. It's a long story.
Reed: Well, I don't want to keep you. I just wanted to say hello. I'll see you at the meeting.
Clint: Yes, you will. I look forward to it.
Reed: It was nice meeting you.
Jessica: That was weird.
Clint: What was?
Jessica: That guy--treating me like I was a--a woman. I mean, I can't even figure out what I'm going to be wearing to prom.
Clint: Oh, well, I can help you with that. What? You don't think your mother used to ask me for my opinion when she got all gussied up?
Jessica: Okay. Well, I--I dug out the dress that Grandpa got for me.
[Clint laughs]
Clint: I remember that thing. It's very...
Jessica: Fluffy.
Clint: Fluffy is a very polite way to put it, yeah.
Jessica: Do you think he'd mind if I wore something else?
Clint: No. The only thing your grandfather wanted was for you to be happy. In fact, that's all any of us want. And you are, aren't you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Reed: ""Sun"" writer Kelly Cramer discovered the body of a man who'd escaped from the sanitarium where her mother, a patient, had died a few months earlier.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Mr. Wagner is staying at the Palace.
Kelly: And why would that interest me?
Dorian: Oh, I don't know. He went to a lot of trouble to pay a call upon you. I would think the least you could do is return the favor.
Kelly: You want to tell me why you're pushing me at someone I barely know?
Dorian: Maybe because he isn't Todd, with whom you are spending far too much time. And besides which, I think you really do want to see him.
Kelly: See who?
Dorian: Stop that right now! I want to know what's going on with you and Reed Wagner.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dani: So you're saying you didn't do it? You weren't at the hospital? You didn't have a fight with Cole's mom? You didn't follow her down the stairwell?
Todd: I--I was at the hospital. She and I had an argument.
[Clears throat]
Todd: But then we went our separate ways. I did not follow her into the stairwell. I did not push her. Dani, I know you've read a lot of articles about my past. And all that stuff--
Dani: You pushed Starr down the stairwell when she was pregnant with Hope.
Todd: Well, yes, but the thing is that Starr has forgiven me for that because she knows it was an accident.
[Dani sighs]
Todd: Dani, Dani, Dani...you felt something in that gym. I know you did. And granted, they were--they were Starr's words, but she's your sister and she's decided she can love me.
Dani: Yeah, because you've been brainwashing her since birth.
Todd: Dani, I did not push Marty Saybrooke--
Dani: There's an eyewitness.
Todd: Yeah. She's lying.
Dani: Why would she lie?
Todd: I can think of 10 reasons, but that's not the point. I know that I'm asking you to take a giant leap of faith... because I think that's what you want. I think that's why you're here. I think you'd like to trust me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Téa: It's not Todd that I'm worried about saving. It's Dani. I mean, she's just started to thaw towards him, you know, through doing the play and spending time with her sister. She's starting to see that, though he's made some really bad choices, you know, he does have a good side to him, Blair.
Blair: Yeah, that he keeps under a rock, Téa. Come on. Don't you think that she's better off without him?
Téa: No, I don't.
Blair: Look. I know what you're going through. I do. I've got children with Todd, too, but I don't have the choice that you have right now. I mean, my children, they know Todd because they grew up having him around. But Dani, this is a time that she could make really a clean break. You know, why don't you just pack up and move her back to Tahiti?
Téa: Oh, that's not an option. That is--
Blair: Téa, Dani is better off with just you, a mother who is always there for her.
Téa: But what if I can't always be there for her, Blair, huh? What then?
Blair: Oh, you're gonna make me do this, aren't you?
Téa: What?
Blair: Give you a compliment. Okay. I'm gonna do this. I'm gonna say this very quickly, so you better listen up. You are a very good mother, Téa Delgado, and Dani is very lucky to have you. So I said it, all right, and if you weren't so irrational with your feelings with Todd then maybe--
Téa: Oh, look who's talking.
Blair: No, uh-uh, not anymore. No, no, no. I have made the choice to break that cycle with Todd. I'm not going back, okay? Being with Todd is like dying a little bit every day, and I've made the choice to live, and I suggest you do the same.
Téa: What if I can't?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dani: No. Of course I want to trust you. You're my father. I don't want to believe that any of this is true.
Todd: Actually, none of that matters because I'm not the same person anymore.
Dani: People don't just change.
Todd: Oh, are you the same little girl from Tahiti? Are you that depressed kid in London? We all change, sweetie, and, of course, we hope that we change for the better, and we hope that the people that love us will give us a chance to show them that we've learned something from our mistakes, but I'll tell you one thing that won't change, and that's the fact that I am your father. Don't you think you owe us both a chance to get to know each other? Just say the words. Just say the words from the gym.
Dani: No. That was Starr talking, not me. I'm sorry, but when I think about Cole's mom, I mean, you say you've changed, but she doesn't think so. Cole doesn't think so. They both hate you. They're scared of you.
Todd: Are you scared of me?
Dani: I don't know.
Todd: Yeah, you do.
Dani: Look. I can't be like Starr, always forgiving you. I'm sorry. I just can't do it.
Todd: So it's over before it began, huh?
Dani: I guess.
Todd: All right. I have something to tell you, and you're gonna listen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brody: Ha ha! Well, a good thing we don't have any money on this game, you hustler.
Natalie: Hustler. Brody, you'd never know if I was hustling you.
Brody: You're really good.
Natalie: Thank you. It's where-- how John and I met. Okay. Let's not talk about John.
Brody: Oh, you don't want to talk about John, why come to his bar?
Natalie: You know what? This blue ball, corner pocket. Just give it a little English. You can do it. Look, okay? I came to John's bar because I know that John is not gonna be here because he's all tied up with Marty and--you know what?-- I need to catch up with my brother. See? And now you're all set up for the side pocket.
Brody: You do know we arrested Todd.
Natalie: Yes, and that doesn't change the fact that John actually thought that I was capable of pushing his pregnant girlfriend down a flight of stairs.
Brody: Yes.
Natalie: Okay. Rack them up.
Brody: So how long you gonna stay mad at him?
Natalie: As long as it takes.
Brody: As long as it takes to what?
Natalie: Just shut up and finish this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: You're right. I am very lucky to have Bo in my corner. Oh! I didn't tell you the news. They're getting married.
Gigi: Bo and Nora?
Rex: If they can find their way back to each other...
Gigi: Anything is possible. That's what Viki said about Charlie. If two people really love each other...
Rex: They can get through anything.
Karen: Hey, Geeg, can I get another beer?
Gigi: Sure.
Karen: Anchovies and olives, right?
Gigi: Rex hates anchovies.
Karen: No, his girlfriend. She loves them. You guys have your baby yet?
Gigi: I got a table.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Markko: Can't wait until this project is finished. I can finally take a break. Hey, you know, I've been thinking. I mean, I don't have the money yet, but maybe we could find some way to get out of here for a little bit, like for a week or so this summer, go to some beach somewhere. I'm just tired of everybody's problems. I know it's not Cole's fault or Starr's. It's just a lot of stress, you know?
Langston: Yeah.
Markko: Yeah, but, hey, I mean, don't worry. I promise prom night is gonna rock. I don't care if Todd Manning jumps bail and kidnaps everyone we know. We are gonna go--wait. No, no, no. I'm not gonna tell you, but it's gonna be even better than last year, if you can even top that. I'll never forget it, seeing you in that moment when you slipped off your dress and we made love for the first time.
Langston: No, I can't! I can't do this anymore. I'm sorry. I've been lying to you.
Markko: Lying about what?
Langston: About the way I feel, about us. I just-- I need something different, and I know I should've told you sooner, but I couldn't, and then this guy--
Markko: Wait. What guy?
Langston: Doesn't matter what guy, Markko.
Markko: No. What guy?
Langston: Ford.
Markko: Ford--my T.A. Ford? I'm sorry. Wait. I don't understand.
Langston: He just-- he was helping me with the musical, and--I don't know--it just happened. We didn't plan on it, but we're in love, and we want to be together, and I know I should've told you right away, but I didn't want to say anything or hurt you until I knew for sure.
Markko: How long?
Langston: Doesn't matter how long.
Markko: How long have you been seeing him, Langston?
Langston: A while. Look. I'm so sorry, Markko.
Markko: You're sorry? I love you. You love me. I--
Langston: I know! I know!
Markko: Well, then what the hell, Langston?
Langston: I'm sorry. It just happened, Markko.
Markko: If you say that one more time--
Langston: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Markko, what the--
Markko: How could you do this to me?
Langston: Markko, your camera! Your footage!
Markko: I don't care about my footage!
Langston: Oh, my God, your final project, Markko!
Markko: Yeah, for Ford, the guy you've been cheating on me with.
Langston: Markko, forget Ford. You need this film for your future.
Markko: What future? I have no future without you. You've been lying to me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: Didn't take long.
Rex: What?
Gigi: Oh, doesn't matter.
Rex: Hey, listen. I wanted to tell you how much it meant to me, your support. I know this is kind of a wild goose chase.
Gigi: Well, you're trying to find your parents, Shane's grandparents. It's important. And anyway, Balsom, I've always got your back. You know that.
[Cell phone rings]
Rex: Hold that thought. Hello. Rex Balsom. The necklace. Yeah. Right. You did?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: So you gonna hire a limo?
Brody: Eh, I think we'll take my car.
Natalie: Well, you can keep a bottle of Cold Duck in the back.
Brody: Ha! Yeah. It's kind of weird, two people our age going to the prom.
Natalie: What you do for love, you know? Ooh, I know of a good tux rental place for you.
Brody: Think I'll go with the dress whites.
Natalie: Mm, impressive.
Brody: I just hope it works.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: You are--
Dorian: Don't say meddler.
Kelly: A romantic.
Dorian: Oh.
Kelly: Gentleman hands his card--
Dorian: A very handsome gentleman who went to a lot of trouble to call on you.
Kelly: There's nothing there.
Dorian: Really? And so you'll be tearing up that card, hmm?
Kelly: Hmm.
Dorian: Oh, good night.
Kelly: By the way...
Dorian: Yes?
Kelly: Blair and I declared a truce.
Dorian: I'm not holding my breath.
Kelly: No, no. It's real. We're best buds now. There's gonna be no more blood on the carpet. Promise. She's gonna have to find someone else to torture.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Blair: You want to ruin your life by defending Todd, go ahead. Hitch your wagon and your daughter's to Todd's mustang, but I'm telling you right now it's a huge mistake.
Téa: No. I can't say no to this, Blair.
Blair: What do you mean, you can't say no? There are thousands of attorneys out there who could defend Todd, and as much as you think that he needs you, I'm telling you right now he doesn't need--
Téa: No. I need him, okay?
Blair: Why?
Téa: Life is unpredictable, okay? I can't take the chance that-- what if something were to happen to me, Blair?
Blair: Nothing is going to happen to you. My God, you're as tough as nails.
Téa: Blair...
Blair: What?
Téa: There's something I have to tell you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Langston: I'm sorry. I know that I said we could study together, but I was lying. I can't concentrate with you sitting right there talking to me, sending me I.M.s. I'm just not getting anything done.
Markko: Well, neither am I, but here's a thought. Why don't we take a break?
Langston: No, Markko. I really need to get these changes done before rehearsal.
Markko: All right. Yeah, and I've got these 3 chapters of film theory to get through, so I'll go in the bedroom, and you can work out here, all right? Hey, don't worry. It'll all work out.
[Door closes]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brody: I've just got to get through to her. I mean, she's got to remember she's not a teenager. She's a grown woman. Forget about me. What about you and Bree? She can't go on like this, missing half her life.
Natalie: Yeah. You're our last hope. I mean, if she remembers that she loves you, then maybe the rest will come back to her.
Brody: I hope so because I don't know how many more chances she's gonna give me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Dad, thanks for not making me feel like a total idiot for wanting to go to prom.
Clint: Oh, you're welcome. To me, it sounds like a heck of a lot of fun.
Jessica: Well, now that I'm getting a new dress, I'm really excited and--I don't know--I guess a little scared. I know it sounds crazy and everything, but it feels like everything is riding on prom night.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brody: I know it's crazy, but this prom could be my last shot.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: Who was that?
Rex: Do you remember how I told you I sent the photos of the necklace out to everybody on the list that Bo gave me?
Gigi: Yes.
Rex: This guy recognizes the necklace. He says it's the work of a silversmith in Santa Fe.
Gigi: Does he know who bought it?
Rex: No. He just recognizes the work.
Gigi: So I guess you're going to Santa Fe.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: No. Don't be stupid.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Blair: Okay, so what's your big, bad secret here? What is it?
Téa: You know, um, you know, it's not really a big, bad secret. I just-- I know what losing Ross did to Dani. I can't let that happen again. She needs to know that she has someone there for her.
Blair: Téa, look at me.
Téa: Mm-hmm.
Blair: Look at me.
Téa: Yeah?
Blair: She has you.
Téa: I'm not enough, okay? Don't you understand? I-- I'm not gonna be here forever, okay? Look. Look. Listen to me. I need to make sure that she and Todd connect before--
Blair: But if he goes to jail, good luck on that one.
Téa: I may not be able to keep him out of jail, but she has to understand that he can be loving and tender and fiercely devoted, that she can go to her father if she needs to.
Blair: Téa, if you think you're doing Dani a favor by keeping Todd out of jail, well, it is your funeral, and you know what? I'm not gonna be there. God.
Téa: Oh...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: I've been trying to get through to you since we met, and I think I succeeded. I think that you can see who I really am... but I also see that it's easier for you to hate me than to stand up to your friends and to stand up to your mother, who I think has done a lousy job raising you.
Dani: You can't say that.
Todd: She spoiled you. She hasn't taught you any manners. You run hot and cold just like she does. ""I want you. I don't want you. I'm here. Now I'm gone."" Danielle, you want to hate me, that's fine. You want to believe that I'm guilty. If that makes it easier, knock yourself out and Starr knows the truth, and she loves me.
Dani: I feel sorry for her.
Todd: Okay. Well... nothing is going to change the fact that I am your father. If you ever need me, by God, I'm gonna be there for you.
Dani: Don't hold your breath.
Téa: Uh...
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knocks on door]
Blair: Hello? Good. I'm gonna use that phone. ""Téa Delgado""?
Blair: ""Prognosis: Likely terminal.""
Blair: Oh, my God... Téa is dying.","After discovering the devastating news that she's going to die, Téa does now know what will become of Dani. Not knowing about her news, Blair tells her she needs to get over Todd and it might be better for Dani to be rid of him the way it's too late for her kids to be. Téa knows she does not have that choice yet doesn't know how to come out and tell Blair. Reed Wagner, a friend of Kelly's from Europe comes to see her. he seems to be very interested in her personal life. Dorian wants her niece to start seeing him but Kelly is less enthused. Langston finally confesses to Markko that she can't be with him and is in love with Ford. Little does she know, however, that Ford is sleeping with Karen and not committed to her. Gigi promises Rex she will be there for him while he looks for his real parents. Brody and Natalie are getting along really well, becoming friends and it looks like they might become more than friends in the future.",summ_screen
"Natalie: Ooh, let's get some champagne.
Paul: Now?
Natalie: Absolutely.
Paul: All right. You're not trying to brush me off, are you?
Natalie: No. No. Why do you ask?
Paul: I don't know. I mean, you seem a little wound up right now. Is something or somebody else on your mind?
Natalie: The only thing on my mind is you.
Paul: No --
Kelly: No, no, no, no. Is he going to find out that there's a baby missing?
Paul: I got to go.
Kelly: No, no, you have to answer me. Did you get Ace from someone in Pine Valley?
Kevin: Kelly, I'm at Llanfair. Call me when you get this, ok?
Jessica: Kevin, are you sure mom went to bed?
Kevin: Yeah, I'm sure. I saw her.
Jessica: Well, she's not up there. I can't find her anywhere.
Todd: Hey. Where's Viki?
Jessica: Why? What's the matter?
Todd: Blair's coming home with Starr and Jack pretty soon. I need to talk to her.
Jessica: Well, she's not here. We don't know where mom is.
Todd: Well, where would she have gone?
Jessica: Maybe somewhere to think. She just -- she got her results from her angiogram back today.
Kevin: It's not good.
[Phone rings]
Jessica: Hello. Oh, my God. Ok, we're on our way. Kevin, mom was at the hospital with Ben. She's had a coronary.
John: McBain.
Michael: Hey, it's me.
John: What's up, Michael?
Michael: I think somebody's stalking me, John.
John: What makes you say that?
Michael: Well, there were some hang-ups earlier, and the front window got broken while I was asleep.
John: So?
Michael: So, it could be Dr. Long trying to scare me off. Is there anything you can do?
John: Unfortunately, but without any proof, it's just a broken window and a couple of hang-ups.
Michael: Dr. Long could be outside, prowling around and waiting to make his move.
John: Michael, relax, all right? Dr. Long can't bother you tonight. I got him here in my office. We'll have a long talk about all of this.
Kelly: I don't know what you think you heard.
David: I know you're in a jam. I heard you say that you wished you never even had a brother. I heard you say you wished he were dead.
Kelly: Oh. Yeah, I --
David: Kelly, if you wish your own brother were dead, there's got to be a damned good reason for it.
Kelly: I was just upset.
David: Kelly, if you tell me what the problem is, I'll take care of Paul for you myself.
Dr. Long: You asked me to come down here and answer your questions, right? I have been extremely cooperative.
John: Mm-hmm.
Dr. Long: Those documents prove the organs being harvested are all completely legitimate.
John: You think I've never seen manufactured documents before?
Dr. Long: They are not manufactured.
John: Bottom line is you come clean right now or I'm coming down to your office tomorrow with all the necessary paperwork. I'm going to make such a stink you won't believe it. And if we find one organ that was sold or moved illegally out the door --
Dr. Long: No, I am well aware of the penalty for that kind of --
John: You know what's going to happen?
Dr. Long: I am well aware of the penalty for that kind of thing. Honest to God, this is so insulting.
John: Yes, it is, but I think it's going to get worse. But for now, you're free to go. Think about tomorrow. See you around noon?
Dr. Long: Fine. My attorney and I look forward to it.
Nora: Still trying to say goodbye?
John: Just trying to do the best I can, right?
Nora: Sometimes that's the way to do it. Having a drink, saying goodbye to a photograph -- that's not how you get over someone.
John: Nora, if you've got better idea --
Nora: I do. I sure do.
[Michael sighs]
Michael: Oh.
Jen: Hey.
Michael: Thank God you made it home.
Marcie: Why wouldn't we?
Michael: No reason. You guys didn't see anybody outside, did you?
Marcie: No. Why? I mean, what happened?
Jen: How did the window break?
Michael: The wind kicked something up and must have broke it.
Jen: You know, there's branches scraping it all the time. I'm actually surprised it hasn't happened already.
Marcie: Really? Are you sure you didn't see somebody out there?
Michael: No. I mean, yes -- yes, I'm sure that I didn't see anybody -- how was the club?
Jen: I'll let Marcie tell you about that one. I'm going to go to bed.
Marcie: Night.
Jen: Good night.
Michael: Good night, Jen.
Marcie: All right. Come on. I want to know what really happened.
Michael: Well, the window really did just break itself out of the blue. I had this -- this is so stupid. I had this dream that Dr. Long got in here while I was sleeping.
Marcie: Why didn't you call me?
Michael: I don't know. I called John.
Marcie: Ok.
Michael: Turns out Dr. Long was in his office.
Marcie: You're kidding me.
Michael: Yeah. The problem is Long is just going to come up with some other phony excuse. John can't push too hard, not without any real solid evidence.
Marcie: That's it, Michael. I'm sick and tired of living like this, ok?
Michael: Whoa, wait, whoa, what are you doing?
Marcie: Well, if Dr. Long is in that office L.P.D. with John right now, then that's the perfect opportunity for me to get the evidence that he needs to put him away.
Michael: Marcie, I don't --
Marcie: No, no, come on. Come on, all right? I'm sick of living like this, never knowing when that man is going to come after us next.
Michael: Marcie, no! No way!
Marcie: No, listen -- I want my life back, Michael, and my boyfriend.
Michael: Marcie, you can't --
Marcie: See you later.
Michael: You can't do this by yourself!
Marcie: Bye.
Michael: Dam it! Oh –
[Phone rings]
Paul: No, no, just leave it.
Natalie: I can't. I mean that may be about my mother. Hello.
John: Hey. I'm thinking you were wrong about me.
Natalie: Really? How's that?
John: I'm thinking I can move on. It's time, and I want to.
Natalie: John, do you know what you're saying?
John: Yes. Can I see you? Where are you?
Natalie: Um -- I'm -- I'm in bed. Can you wait till morning?
John: Yeah, sure. Get some sleep. All right, I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Natalie: Hey, thank you. I'm really glad you called.
John: Me, too.
Paul: So it's going to be the three of us after all, huh?
Natalie: I didn't think it would be, and I'm sorry. I should go.
Paul: No, Natalie. Look, keep the room. All right, you're in no condition to drive.
Natalie: I guess I should give this back to you. It's really nice.
Paul: Yeah, you know what? I will take it. And I've got it here whenever you want it again.
Natalie: Good night, Paul.
Paul: Good night.
Michael: Ok, all right. You got to -- come on! You can do this. You have to do this. You have to do this for Marcie.
Kevin: Hey, there, mom. You gave us quite a scare.
Viki: I should move in here, the time I spend.
Todd: No. You're going to be all right. They're working on something for you.
Viki: I was visiting Ben. I -- I was leaving, and got such a pain, and I thought, ""oh, boy, that's it, I'm dying."" And that was -- that was all.
Jessica: No, no, mom. You're ok.
Dorian: You fought back. Good for you.
Viki: Hi, Dorian.
Dorian: You stay strong. I'm going to check with your doctors on your condition.
Viki: Ok.
Kevin: She was pulling for you. Obviously, we all were.
Viki: I know, even before you knew.
Todd: Don't do that again, ok?
Viki: I heard you, you know. I heard you, my children, Dorian. You were praying, and I -- I followed your voices. You all brought me back.
John: I want to thank you for -- for talking to me earlier.
Nora: Oh, giving you advice. Yeah, I'm really good at giving it. I'm not very good at taking it.
John: Who is?
[Nora laughs]
John: You ok?
Nora: Oh, sure. Let me see -- aside from getting stood up by Daniel Colson.
John: Colson stood you up?
Nora: Maybe he was having second thoughts and he really just remembered how interested he was in Lindsay Rappaport.
Daniel: Not a chance in hell.
Dr. Long: You're a terrible liar. You know that? You're just -- you're just looking for something you can use against me.
Marcie: You're right. I'm looking for the heart that you stole.
Dr. Long: Oh, that's a very serious charge.
Marcie: I know that it was harvested tonight from a patient upstairs, I know that you have it, I know that you're planning to sell it, but guess what -- it's not going to work, because this time the cops -- they're going to be waiting for you.
Dr. Long: Oh, too bad they're not here now.
Dorian: Oh, Dr. Gardner. Mrs. Davidson -- I mean, what can be done for her?
Dr. Gardner: Well, the medication should regulate her heartbeat.
Dorian: You want to be honest with me? You're running out of things you can do, aren't you?
Dr. Gardner: Well, there is one thing, but it is a long shot, and it's very risky.
Jen: So, Rex isn't here. I think you'd better go.
Lindsay: That's not the only reason I came over here, you know? I also happen to really miss you.
Jen: Whatever.
Lindsay: You don't miss me just a little bit?
Jen: When you can stop letting guys like Rex jerk you around, then I'll be here. But until then, don't make me miss you more than I already do.
Lindsay: You don't have to miss me. I'm right here.
Jen: Please just go!
Lindsay: You know that friend that you said that I need? I wish it could be you.
Daniel: Look, I'm sorry. It's not my fault I stood you up. It's his.
Nora: Oh.
Daniel: It's this file on Dr. Long. I couldn't put it down.
Nora: Oh, all right, you win. I've blown off a few dates doing that myself.
Daniel: Look, is there any way I can make it up to you, tomorrow night, maybe?
Nora: Oh, I'm sorry. I'll be sleeping with someone else tomorrow night.
Daniel: Really?
Nora: Yes.
Daniel: Oh, that sounds like a lot of fun.
Nora: It will be -- in a tent, on a camping trip -- Fire Scouts camping trip with Matthew.
Daniel: Is Bo going with you?
Nora: No. Why?
Daniel: No reason.
Nora: Fine.
John: Can we talk about Dr. Long just for a moment?
Daniel: John, there's nothing in that file to arrest him for.
John: How did I know you were going to say that to me?
Daniel: Look, all I see is a suspect with no probable cause. The judge will ask me how long I've been out of law school.
Nora: What about his pilot -- Paul Cramer? Can you turn him?
John: Don't worry. He'll screw up. They always do.
Jessica: Hey. Any word from Kelly yet?
Kevin: No, no. Have you been able to contact Natalie?
Jessica: I can go and try her, and I just get her voicemail.
[Phone rings]
Jen: Hello.
John: Hi, it's -- it's John McBain. I'm sorry for calling so late. Is my brother there?
Jen: He and Marcie went to bed a little while ago. Should I wake him up?
John: No, no. Let them sleep. I just wanted to make sure they were home safely. Thanks.
Michael: Dr. Long. You haven't seen Marcie, have you?
Dr. Long: Well, no, of course not. Why would she be here this time of night?
Michael: Well. Looks like somebody didn't make it. What do you got there? A heart? A very expensive heart, maybe? So, who's the lucky recipient?
David: What happened to her?
Paul: She took some sleeping pills and she's passed out.
David: And you wanted to make sure she never woke up again.
Paul: Wait a minute. What the hell are you talking about? I would never hurt Kelly.
David: You hurt Kelly every day. I've seen it!
Paul: Don't you push me, all right? I was trying to put the pillow underneath her head!
David: You know what? People have colds longer than she's had you for a brother.
Paul: What the hell do you know about family, huh?
David: You know what I know? I know that you got your sister so scared she has to sedate herself.
Paul: What? Get your hands off me, all right? I didn't force her to take those pills, and she's totally out of her mind!
David: She's out of her mind because of you! She is your sister!
Paul: Well, you know what? You can go to hell, all right? Oh --
David: Come on, you little -- get up, I want to hit you some more! Cut the act, Paul. Paul? Get up. Please?","Todd, Jessica and Kevin rush to the hospital when they learn Viki has had a coronary. Dorian is with Viki, and coaxes her to pull through when Viki goes into ventricular tachycardia. The doctor works frantically to save Viki as her family looks on. Viki is very weak and pale, but survives this episode. The doctor tells her and the family her only hope is for a heart transplant, but cautions that finding a suitable donor in time is not easy. Todd shows a tender moment, and encourages Viki, but she asks him to set an example and live his life.",summ_screen
"Blair: Hey, John.
John: Come on in.
Blair: Look, I just got off the phone with the Chicago Police Department and it's like they don't give a damn whether Todd is missing or not.
John: Yeah -- no news here, either, but I did invite Miles Laurence down to listen to that recording.
Blair: Good. Bo seemed to think it was no big deal, that it's just a baby crying. Do you think he knows more than he's saying?
John: Yeah, I do. I can't prove anything, but I don't trust that guy.
Blair: I don't, either.
Officer: Lieutenant?
John: Yeah? Thank you.
Miles: I'm here. What's this all about?
John: I got something I want you to hear.
Miles: Look, this isn't a good time for me. I have someplace to be.
Blair: Uh, nothing is more important than helping us find Todd.
John: Where do you have to be, anyway?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Engine cranks]
Marty: Oh. Oh, I just filled the tank.
[Marty sighs]
[Car approaches]
Man: Need help, lady?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: Oh. Thank you so much, Nigel.
Nigel: Anything else I can get for you?
Viki: No, thank you. If you don't mind, I'm just going to wait for Clint, ok?
Nigel: He may be very late.
Viki: That means he's with Dorian.
Nigel: I'm afraid he is.
Viki: Which means he may not be back until the morning.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: There are candles lit, and I put sea salt in your bath.
Clint: Dorian, I'm sorry. I can't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nash: It's over, finally. Now we can be together.
Jessica: Telling Antonio ""I love you"" was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
Nash: I know, but you did it. And now, he knows and now you can breathe.
Jessica: I destroyed him. We took his friendship and his trust, his love, and we just betrayed it. Now he hates us. I don't blame him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: What do you mean, you and Jess are through?
Antonio: In a nutshell, I've been lied to, cheated on, and made a damn fool of. Our marriage is over. She's in love with Nash.
Cristian: How did you find out?
Antonio: She just came out and said it. Remember that day when she ran out on Jamie's adoption hearing and I was worried sick about her?
Cristian: Yeah.
Antonio: She was with Nash, having sex at the quarry.
Cristian: She told you that?
Antonio: Claimed it was the first time they did it, but admitted having feelings for him all the while. You don't look surprised.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: The look on Antonio's face -- I can't get it out of my mind.
Nash: Jessica, I know how difficult that must've been for you. And Antonio, too -- I mean, he lost his wife. But eventually, he'll understand. We had a history because of Tess and our daughter brought us together, too. I mean, how could he not understand that?
Jessica: I married him.
Nash: Well, you were confused.
Jessica: That's not good enough. That's not good enough. I shouldn't have gone through with it.
Nash: You cared about him.
Jessica: I told him that I loved him, but just not the way that I loved you.
Nash: That must've killed him. I know because that's what you told me for months.
Jessica: I know, I know. But I was lying -- I was lying to you and I was lying to myself.
Nash: You don't have to lie anymore.
Jessica: It had to end. It wasn't fair to Antonio, he had to be told.
Nash: Yeah. You were very brave. You did the right thing.
Jessica: Was it horrible when he confronted you?
Antonio: No!
Nash: No, not horrible. I'm dealing with it, I'll be all right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Antonio: You know Nash and Jessica were running around behind my back?
Cristian: Yeah, I knew.
Antonio: How long?
Cristian: Since right before the fire got started at Capricorn.
Antonio: How did you find out?
Cristian: I overheard Nash telling Layla that he kissed Jess and that -- that Jess kissed him back.
Antonio: And you couldn't tell me? You knew my wife was cheating on me and you didn't think I deserved to know?
Cristian: I was going to tell you, Antonio. I swear I was going to tell you, but I -- look, I went to Jessica to confront her about it and she -- she got all upset. She started crying, telling me that -- that she knew what she did was wrong, but she hadn't kissed Nash. I mean, she kissed him -- she didn't sleep with him.
Antonio: Right. And so when Evangeline kissed Todd, that was different somehow. You broke up with her because of that. And yet, Jessica kissing Nash -- that was different.
Cristian: Evangeline and I weren't married, Antonio.
Antonio: And that made it more of a crime? Think, stupid!
Cristian: Evangeline hadn't been through what Jessica had this past year! Look, Jessica begged me not to tell you. She said that what happened with Nash happened because she was confused, because she was dealing with -- with integration, having Tess' feelings.
Antonio: Tess' love for another man, and you thought that was ok?
Cristian: She told me she loved you, man, and she swore to me that would never happen again.
Antonio: And your heart went out to her -- ""poor Jessica, she's been through so much""?
Cristian: I did what I thought was right, Antonio.
Antonio: So I went on making a damn fool out of myself ""thinking"" that my wife actually loved me.
Cristian: I was trying to protect you.
Antonio: How is that protecting me? It's worse now -- don't you get it? All this time, Nash and Jessica have been waiting to tell me, keeping this secret. I should've known before, damn it! I should've known!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Miles: I've already told you everything I know about Todd's disappearance.
Blair: I don't believe you.
Miles: Oh, well, should I make up? Would that satisfy you? I have no further information. The letter that Spencer gave to me, I gave to the commissioner. What else do you want me to do?
John: Well, we're going to see.
Miles: No, look, I -- I told you, I have an appointment and I don't have time for this.
John: Yeah, and I asked you where you had to be, but, well, you don't seem real anxious to -- to tell me that. Miles' voice: Why don't we wait together? I'll buy you dinner.
Marty: No, I can't. I -- I have to be somewhere tonight.
Miles: Where?
Marty: Cherryvale.
Miles: Not that it's any of your concern, but I have a meeting with an investment group.
John: You'll just have to be late.
Miles: Well, how late? How long is this going to take?
John: Well, that's up to you.
Miles: What, like, more than five, 10 minutes?
John: Miles, you seem a little nervous. You -- you worried about something?
Miles: No, I just want to know why I've been summoned here.
John: Well, it's like I said -- I have a recording I'd like you to listen to.
Miles: What kind of recording?
Blair: You know something, Miles. I swear, if something has happened to Todd and I find out you're behind it, you're going to be so sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marty: Uh -- no, I'm fine. I just ran out of gas. I'm going to call the auto club now.
Man: Get out. Get out, lady, now!
Second man: We don't have to hurt you. It's up to you.
Third man: All you have to do is give us what we want.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nigel: If you really need to speak to Mr. Clint, I could ring him on his --
Viki: No, no. Thank you very much -- no. It was nothing specific anyway. I was -- I was just hoping he might have had some thought as to how we might help Jessica.
Nigel: I don't know exactly how to ask this, but have they found a liver for her yet?
Viki: No. But we are hopeful. Asa doesn't know, does he?
Nigel: Oh, we thought it better not to tell him yet considering his condition.
Viki: Yeah. We can tell him when the transplant is scheduled.
Nigel: I'm going to be tested in the morning -- well, the entire staff is.
Viki: Nigel, that's so incredibly nice of you.
Nigel: Oh, well, it's the least I can do. This family has been very generous to me. And miss Jessica -- so young and beautiful, inside and out.
Viki: Yes, she is. Oh, my God, that child has been through so much, Nigel. And if it weren't for me, none of it would've happened.
Nigel: Mrs. Davidson, no. Please. Anybody who knows you know you would lay down your life for your children.
Viki: And if it comes to that, I will.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: I'm sorry.
Clint: It's not you -- not you.
Dorian: You don't need to explain. Your daughter's very sick and your family means everything to you
Clint: And I feel just so damn helpless.
Dorian: Jessica is going to get a donor, I'm sure of that.
Clint: Is she -- when? Because we're running out of time. And it's not as if this disease is devastating enough.
Dorian: Yes, it is a shame that she has to deal with anything more than just her recovery.
Clint: No, this situation with Nash -- the last thing my little girl needs is more stress.
Dorian: Maybe she just couldn't sustain the lie any longer.
Clint: I'm looking for -- I'm looking for somebody to blame, but I don't know who.
Dorian: You need to relax. And I think that just maybe I can help.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: So, Antonio was reasonable with you?
Nash: Yeah.
Jessica: Well, that's a relief. Although, I don't know -- I wouldn't blame him if -- I mean, I hurt him really, really badly and if he had lashed out -- I don't know. He has a really, really bad temper.
Nash: Are you sorry that you told him now?
Jessica: No. It had to be done, he had to know where my heart is. He had to know that you're the man that I want to be with. You're the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, even if it's just a couple of days.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: Listen, Antonio, Jessica swore to me that she wanted nothing to do with Nash, that you were her husband, you were the man that she loved, and the last thing that she wanted to do was hurt you.
Antonio: No -- the last thing she wanted was for me to find out, and you fell for it. Damn it, Cristian, how can you do this to me?
Cristian: Hey, would you just listen for a sec?
Antonio: No, you listen to me! Nash and Jessica -- they're making a fool out of me for months, and you helped them. There's no way in hell you can justify that.
Cristian: Well, even if I believed that she loved you?
Antonio: She fed you a line of bull and you fell for it! How can you be so damn stupid?
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: A tape was found at the location of Manning's last known whereabouts, all right? This is a recording of that tape. All I want you to do is listen to it --
[John plays disc]
John: And just tell me if it means anything to you.
[Baby cries]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marty: Look, what do you want? My money, my car? Just take it.
Man: Well, we can have any damn thing we want, can't we, boys?
Second man: Ow!
Marty: No!
Man: She tried to blind me!
Marty: No! No!
Man: What the hell do you think you're doing anyway? You got no gas! How are you going to get away?
Marty: Well, after I maced you, I was going to take your car!
Man: Hey, if you were that smart, you wouldn't be sitting here with an empty gas tank. Wouldn't be in the mess you're in now, would you, sweet cakes?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nigel: I'm terribly sorry for what you're all going through, Mrs. Davidson. But as Mr. Buchanan would say, ""Jessica is a Buchanan, which means she's got grit"" -- not that I'm absolutely certain what grit is, but I assume it's helpful in fighting cancer.
Viki: Yes, I think it probably is. And the Buchanans certainly have grit to spare.
Nigel: And I do hope Mr. Buchanan won't be angry -- I'm sure he'd have wanted to be tested to see if he was a compatible donor for her.
Viki: He couldn't be. Because of his heart condition, they wouldn't allow it. They wouldn't even test him. That's what they told me, too.
Nigel: Mrs. Davidson, I know how you feel. But Miss Jessica wouldn't want to live if doing so required such a sacrifice.
Viki: It's not her choice, is it?
Nigel: But you can't be a donor if the doctors won't test you -- or did I misunderstand?
Viki: Nigel, where there's a will, there's a way, and that goes double for me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: I'm not being too rough, am I?
Clint: No, feels good. I can't tell you how frustrating it is not to be able to find a donor. I need to find a donor or an alternative treatment to buy Jessie a little more time.
Dorian: You have got to stop talking, stop thinking. It's ok not to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders all of the time, atlas.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: I guess -- I guess I believed Jess because I wanted to.
Antonio: What if you were the chump instead of me? What if I'd known about that kiss between Evangeline and Todd and kept quiet? How would you feel?
Cristian: I'd be pissed.
Antonio: ""Pissed"" doesn't even begin to describe how I feel.
Cristian: I never meant to hurt you, Antonio. I'm your brother.
Antonio: No. You're not my brother.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nash: I'm going to be here with you from now on. Now that Antonio knows the truth, it will be so much easier on you, ok?
Jessica: Things aren't going to get easier, Nash. I'm dying.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Baby cries] [C.D. Stops]
John: Well?
Miles: I just heard a baby crying. Do you think that was used to lure Todd somewhere?
Blair: How would you know that if you didn't tell somebody to do it, Miles?
Miles: Because Todd was in Chicago looking for his baby, and John just told me he found that tape at his last known whereabouts. It's a logical assumption. May I go now?
John: You are really in a hurry to get to this meeting, aren't you?
Miles: Yeah, I am -- not that it's any of your damn business.
John: Well, you better get going, you're going to be late. Thanks for coming in.
Blair: I was watching him as he was listening, and his face was just stone cold.
John: Usually when people don't react, it means they're working at it.
Blair: You think he knows more than he's telling?
John: Something's going on. He was way too anxious to get to some investment meeting. Which means I think I'm going to follow him.
Blair: Oh -- well, I'll go with you.
John: Uh-uh-uh.
Blair: Come on.
John: Get -- you --
Blair: Why?
John: No, no, no. No. You go home to your kids, all right? I -- I will call you if I find anything out.
Blair: Oh -- o
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marty: Get your hands off of me!
Man: You owe me one good shot, boss. The bitch maced me!
Second man: We stick to the plan, or you'll be dealing with more than pepper spray. Now, keep a better eye on her this time!
Marty: No! No! No!
Man: All right, let's grab what we want and get out of here. What have we got in here? Agh!
Second man: Oh, hey, what -- what do we do?
Marty: Shut up!
Man: Take it easy. We were -- agh!
Marty: Get -- get out of here! Just go!
Man: All right, all right, we're leaving!
Marty: Get out of here, you bastards!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Oh. What?
Clint: I don't want to sound insulting, but I would like to say ""Thanks, I needed that.""
Dorian: I am not in the least bit insulted. Happy to help.
Clint: Oh, God.
Dorian: Huh. Are you thinking again?
Clint: These days, I never stop. Don't you take that the wrong way.
Dorian: No. I don't. Your daughter's very sick.
Clint: And I need to do something.
Dorian: For Jessica?
Clint: For Jessica. I have to know that I tried everything. Would you hate me if I left?
Dorian: Oh -- I couldn't hate you no matter what.
Clint: Dorian, you have no idea how glad I am that you're in my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: You know, Nigel, when my children were little, I always thought if anything happened to them, I couldn't survive. And yet when I think of everything that all of them have had to deal with in their lives --
Nigel: They wouldn't be the fine young men and women they are if they hadn't.
Viki: But I still feel responsible. A mother's not supposed to let her child suffer. It's her job not to let that happen.
Nigel: No one can accomplish that, Mrs. Davidson. Try as we might, we can't always protect the people we love from pain.
Viki: Well, I know that -- I mean, I know it up here. But I look at my daughter, that beautiful child -- she has her whole life ahead of her, she has everything to live for, and yet she's fighting for her life, and I might be able to help her. But there is a group of doctors who don't know us from Adam, and they presume to know whose life is worth more?
Nigel: Jessica needs more than an organ donor. You love her with all of your heart. She needs that if she's going to survive this. Mother's love can be the best medicine of all. Trust me, Mrs. Davidson, she can't do this without you.
Viki: Well. That was certainly the perfect thing to say. Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Miles: Marty -- are you all right? I saw your car on the side of the road. You all right?
Marty: Yeah, I -- I am now.
[Car pulls up]
Miles: You sure? What happened?
John: What's going on?
Marty: John, I'm so glad you're here.
John: Hey -- you're shaking. What happened? Hey.
Marty: Hmm -- well, I'm fine. Um -- I ran out of gas, and, um -- ah, three men came by and tried to attack me.
John: What, just now?
Miles: Did they hurt you?
Marty: No, no, I -- I had my mace, and they weren't really smart, so when I got a chance, I drove them off.
John: How long ago?
Marty: Uh -- five, 10 minutes ago?
John: Ok, can you describe their car?
Marty: Not really. Um -- it was a tan sedan, and -- I'm sorry, I was too shaken up to get their license plate number.
John: It's ok. You ok?
Marty: Mm-hmm.
John: And you happened to drive by right after this happens?
Miles: Yes, I just happened to be driving by. And I might've been here on time to save her from those men that were attacking Marty if you hadn't detained me at the police station.
Marty: Miles, what were you doing at the police station?
Miles: What are you doing here? Were you following me?
Marty: Miles, why were you at the police station?
Miles: I was being interrogated by John and Blair.
John: Answer the question -- how is it you happened to be driving by right at the moment Marty's being assaulted?
Miles: I was going to the meeting.
John: Oh, right, ""the meeting."" Where was that again?
Miles: You want to call them, check out my story?
John: Trust me, I will.
Miles: Marty, I'd be happy to drive you home to Llanview.
John: Well, we wouldn't want you to be late for your meeting, would we?
Miles: Marty needs my help.
Marty: No --
Miles: It's more important.
Marty: Miles, it's ok, go to your meeting. I'm sure John can drive me home. And I'll call the auto club to get my car, because that's what I pay them for.
John: I'll take you to the station where you can file a report.
Miles: What, right now? Can't you see how shaken up she is?
John: While the incident is fresh in your memory, it's important to get a description of these guys before the details fade.
Marty: No, he's right, Miles. I can see their faces pretty clear right now.
John: Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Blair: Dorian?
Dorian: Come in.
Blair: Hey. Katie said that you and Clint were up here, and then he left. Some kind of lovers' spat?
Dorian: Oh, not at all. So you don't know?
Blair: Don't know what?
Dorian: Honey, there's been some really terrible news about Jessica.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: I think I've kept you up long enough. I'm going to go. Thank you so much for the conversation.
Nigel: Certainly. I'll let Mr. Clint know that you were here.
Viki: Thank you.
Clint: Viki. What are you doing here?
Nigel: I'll leave you two to talk. Take good care of yourself, Mrs. Davidson.
Viki: Nigel, thank you for everything. Well, Nigel wasn't sure you'd be home this evening.
Clint: Is there any news about Jessica?
Viki: No.
Clint: Yeah.
Viki: What?
Clint: Uh -- I just wished things hadn't got so damn complicated.
Viki: Which things are you talking about?
Clint: Jessica and Nash -- she's in love with him.
Viki: Well, Clint, he's in love with her. I mean, he hasn't made that a secret, has he?
Clint: And she loves him, too. Viki, Jessica told Antonio that their marriage is over.
Viki: When did that happen?
Clint: Today, after you left.
Viki: Oh, my God. That's -- that's what she's been trying to say. What can we do about this?
Clint: Well, there's nothing that we can do about it.
Viki: There's nothing we can do about anything, apparently! I mean, we're -- we're, like, completely helpless.
Clint: I don't know what to do, but maybe if we put our heads together, we can come up with something.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nash: You are not going to die. We are going to find a donor, you'll get the surgery, and you'll be fine. You and Bree will be stomping grapes in the vineyard before you know it.
Jessica: When you say it like that, I almost believe it.
Nash: Well, you better because it's true. We don't have to hide anymore. We are going to be together forever.
Jessica: Well, we should enjoy it while we can, because there might not be a happily-ever-after for you and I.
Nash: You listen. I believed with all of my heart that Tess and I would be together forever. That dream didn't come true, and I almost didn't want to live anymore because of it. But you gave me a reason. You gave me a new dream -- a dream that was even better than the old one. You and I are going to be happy together, because we have been through too much to not be happy.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: I am your brother, Antonio.
Antonio: I'm not a Vega, I'm a Santi -- you're my cousin. Mami lied to me just like everybody else has been lying to me and I want some truth in my life.
Cristian: Yeah, well, biology's not the truth, family is, and we were raised as brothers, so that means we're brothers.
Antonio: Well, things are different
Cristian: Antonio, come on --
Antonio: Completely different! You stabbed me in my back!
Cristian: I thought telling you would do more harm than good. Haven't you been listening to me? I -- I never knew this would happen, man!
Antonio: It might not have if you'd told me sooner.
Cristian: How would that have changed anything?
Antonio: Back then, Jessica was still torn. I might've had a fighting chance! I might've been able to keep Nash out of our lives, but you took that chance away from me by being quiet. A brother wouldn't have done that. You're nothing to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: That's all you remember?
Marty: I'm sorry. I just -- it all happened so fast, and the last thing I was thinking about was what kind of car they were driving.
John: I understand. If you feel up to it, I'd still like you to look at some mug shots.
Marty: Yeah, I got a really good look at them, especially the leader.
John: Sounds like you handled yourself r b
Marty: I've taken a lot of self-defense classes. Once you've been a victim of a violent crime, you make sure it never happens again.
John: I'll -- I'll get you some more hot water for your tea.
Marty: Thanks. John?
John: Hmm?
Marty: Why were you so suspicious of Miles?
John: Oh, it's just a gut thing.
Marty: But in this case, he didn't do anything wrong.
John: Did he know where you were going tonight?
Marty: Actually, he did.
John: And he just happened to take the same route to his meeting?
Marty: But you said that all checked out.
John: I just -- I still think it's too much of a coincidence.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: What's up with calling us back here? The cops could show up any minute.
Miles: They're already gone.
Man: Where were you before?
Miles: I was delayed. What happened?
Man: That lady didn't need rescuing, she kicked the crap out of us. I almost busted my -- nearly blinded earl, and who knows what to Gus' face.
Miles: What did you do to her?
Man: What you told us to do. But we were stalling for time, so we had to improvise a little. If you'd shown up on time, none of this would've happened.
Miles: Did you hurt her?
Man: You told us not to, so we held back, but it wasn't easy -- bitch has a wicked kick.
Miles: Don't you call her that.
Man: This is going to cost you extra, pal. We weren't expecting to get hurt -- that wasn't part of the deal.
Miles: Fine. Here. Was she really that tough?
Man: Like I said, we held back because you didn't want her hurt. But I'm telling you, man, she was like the terminator.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Blair: I will go down first thing tomorrow morning and be tested.
Dorian: Thank you, honey, I knew you would.
Blair: There's nothing I wouldn't do for Jessica. Todd would want that -- she's always been his favorite.
Dorian: Why wouldn't she be? She's a wonderful young woman.
Blair: Yeah. Hmm -- I just can't imagine what Viki and Clint must be going through right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: I mean, I can't even be a donor. We've done everything we can. I -- it seems we're out of options here.
Clint: Maybe there is something that we haven't thought of.
Viki: Well, maybe there's an experimental procedure or something, right?
Clint: That's -- that's what I was thinking. There usually is, and the place to find that out is the national institute of health.
Viki: Well, ""The Banner"" must have a contact there.
Clint: Yeah, you're right. Why don't you call, get some names. I'll put on a pot of coffee. Hey, Viki, when I get back we're going to go online, we're going to enter ""liver cancer,"" there's going to be hundreds of sites, and we're going to examine all of them together. At least we'll be doing something other than waiting.
Viki: And maybe -- maybe we'll find something that will help Jessica.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: Look, Antonio, I know you're angry right now, and believe me, I -- I get it. But, you know, once you've had a chance to calm down --
Antonio: I don't want to calm down, damn it! It's all too little, too late for me and Jessica -- and for us.
Cristian: Come on, man, this is stupid!
Antonio: No, there's nothing left to say. All I want to do is get the hell out of here. I can't be in this hospital for another minute. I can't stand to be around you -- any of you. You're all damn liars. I have to leave before I do something I'll regret.
Cristian: Antonio, hold on a second -- let's go --
Antonio: Get away from me. I mean it.
Cristian: Ok -- ok, fine. But no matter what you said, you're my brother, and I love you.
Antonio: Jessica said she loved me, too. Look how that turned out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: We can't ignore what's happening. Maybe me being sick is punishment for breaking Antonio's heart.
Nash: Don't you say that. Don't you even think it. We both know it doesn't work that way. We can't help that we fell in love with each other and we're not being punished for it. Nobody would want you to lie, not even Antonio. We love each other -- that's a good thing. It is that love that's going to get you through this. Right?
Jessica: You seem so sure.
Nash: I am as sure of that as I am of how much I love you.
[NEXT_ON]
Miles: Why don't you trust me?
Starr: So you're taking Britney out on a date tonight?
Cole: Yeah. Why?
John: Maybe we finally caught a break.
Rex: Harmon's here.
Dorian: And it looks like he's going to make a beeline for Adriana.","Blair comes into John's office and she lets him know that she had just gotten off the phone with the Chicago Police Department and they didn't care whether Todd was missing or not. An officer shows Miles into John's office. Miles wants to know what John wants. John tells him that he has something that he wants him to hear. Marty tries to start her car, but the engine refuses to turn over. A man comes up and asks her if she needs help. Niles has just finished Vikki a drink that she drinks down very quickly. Dorian comes into the bedroom in a sexy negligee, but Clint looks out the window and doesn't seem to even notice what she is wearing. Dorian tries to turn him on by hugging him, but Clint tells her that he just can't do this. Nash lies in bed beside of Jessica. Antonio tells Christian that his marriage to Jessica is over. Christian owns up that he knew about Jessica and Nash. The man, who had approached Marty's car, tries his best to attack her .Nash remembers Antonio attacking him. Antonio demands to know from Christian how long he had known about Jessica and Nash and when he had found out about them. Antonio and Christian begin to argue that Christian hadn't told him. Miles tells John that he had told them everything that he knew about Todd. Miles tells them that he had an appointment that he had to get to. Miles wants to know why he was summoned here. Blair threatens Miles that if he knows about Todd's disappearance and aren't telling them. Niles lets Vikki know that, he, too is being tested to be an organ donor for Jessica. Three bullies attempt to rape Marty. Miles hurries up to protect Marty and John comes up. Marty hurries into John's arms which makes Miles furious.",summ_screen
"Nora: ""Ladies and gentlemen of the jury --"" ""ladies and gentlemen of the jury --""
[Clint sighs]
Nora: What are you doing here?
Clint: I live here.
Nora: Oh, no, no, no -- I thought you were staying over at Chez Bouillabaisse or whatever she calls it.
Clint: Yeah. I thought so, too -- before Dorian decided to bunk in with David Vickers -- and Viki.
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Viki: You want us to sleep together? Are you kidding?
David: Oh, come on. Admit it -- you love making Dorian -- what was the word?
Viki: Apoplectic.
David: Right. And that was when she only thought we were going to do it. So if we actually did it, she'd be on life support. What do you say? Is there a switch to get the colored lights going?
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Marty: I can't stay the night with you.
John: Not what you think. I'll book you and Cole into a room at the Angel Square Hotel near me, so you'll be safe.
Marty: It won't work.
John: Save it. You're not spending another night with this guy, Laurence.
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Sarah: Hunter, it's me. I just came home to an empty apartment. Where are you and what did you do with Manning? He's not answering his phone.
Rex: Yeah, it's kind of hard to do when you're carrying somebody who's unconscious.
Blair: Where is he?
Sarah: I don't know.
Blair: Oh, you know! It's your boyfriend we're talking about. You know more than you're saying, Sarah.
Sarah: I swear, I told you everything. Except --
Blair: Except what?
Sarah: Nothing.
Blair: No, you tell me, or I will shake it right out of you, you hear me?
Cristian: Blair -- Blair, come on.
Rex: You're safe, Flash.
Sarah: Sarah!
Cristian: Look, Sarah, we're not going to hurt you, or turn you in. But it's going to be better for you if you help us out.
Sarah: Todd -- he was in pretty bad shape when I left him. What if he didn't make it? What if Hunter is gone because he's getting rid of the body?
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Miles: Is Todd Manning in that body bag?
Hunter: Look, keep your voice down.
Miles: You are the one who's attracting attention. He's not moving.
Hunter: Yeah, he wasn't doing too well when we left Chicago. And it's a long drive.
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Michael: He is a tired little guy.
Marcie: Yeah. Always happens when you put him in the car.
Michael: Well, then it's a good thing he's already got his PJs on, huh, buddy? Huh?
Marcie: Want me to put him down?
Michael: No.
Marcie: No?
Michael: No, I got him. You had a rough day.
Marcie: Jen never got a chance to know our son. Huh. She would have loved this little guy. Get out of her
Michael: Come on, buddy, let's go lay down.
Marcie: I lost you, Jen. But I am never going to lose anyone I love ever again.
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Blair: No. You're just trying to throw us off is what you're trying to do.
Sarah: I'm not.
Blair: No -- ok, and just stop saying that Todd's dead, because he's not. Your creep boyfriend moved him somewhere, and you're going to tell us where he is.
Sarah: What can I do? I did not know Hunter was going to move him.
Blair: Yeah, I'm sure. You know what he did? He probably figured out that you called me, didn't he?
Sarah: How? He wasn't even here.
Rex: All it took was one look at Todd's outgoing calls.
Blair: Yeah, that was pretty smart of you to use Todd's cell phone.
Sarah: I had to use Todd's cell phone, or you wouldn't have believed I was with him.
Blair: I don't know, guys. She's a lot slicker than she's admitting.
Sarah: I am just as upset about Todd being gone as you are. I'm the one who kept him alive. I'm the one who risked everything to call you and tell you where he was.
Blair: No! You're the one who didn't call the cops when you found out your uncle had been stabbed! You let him bleed! Yeah. You're just like your mother. Tina Lord -- that's exactly what she would do. You're a chip off the old block, aren't you?
Sarah: You leave my mother out of this!
Blair: Yeah, you want me to talk about your mother?
Cristian: Ok, ok, ladies -- ladies, this isn't helping us find Todd, is it?
Rex: Come on, Sarah. You and Hunter were close. He must have mentioned names, or places. Something that could tell us where he's gone.
Sarah: The only thing he ever said was that there was money in this for him. He called Todd his meal ticket.
Rex: I -- I hope that's not the only thing he ever said. Because if Todd dies before we're able to find him, you're going to be charged as an accessory to murder.
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Marty: I can't just move out on Miles.
John: The guy's blackmailing you and you're worried about hurting his feelings.
Marty: No, of course not.
John: You're afraid of him.
Marty: No, actually. The one thing I am sure about is that Miles loves me. It's a sick, obsessive kind of love, but he would never do anything to hurt me.
John: He told you you could lose Cole. Are you telling me that didn't hurt?
Marty: I meant in a physical way.
John: Listen to me, you and Cole move into the hotel. I'll handle Laurence.
Marty: That's very kind of you, but I'm not going to let you involve yourself with this any more.
John: Cut the crap. What aren't you saying?
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Miles: Oh, God. Oh, my God. What did you do to him?
Hunter: I did what you paid me to do. I -- I guess getting on a phone and giving orders is a lot easier than seeing the results.
Miles: I didn't order you to do this.
Hunter: True. But life doesn't always go the way you plan. Stuff happens. Well, that -- it just happened.
Miles: Yeah? Why'd you -- why'd you bring him here? I mean, there's a million places you could have dumped him.
Hunter: I get rid of the body and then you get amnesia about our deal? No. I bring him to your wife's living room, and then I know I'm going to get paid. So I want my money, now.
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Marcie: Parents aren't supposed to outlive their children, Michael. I don't know how Lindsay does it, you know? I couldn't.
Michael: Neither could I. Listen to me. The odds are in our favor, ok? You want to know what I think is going to happen?
Marcie: What?
Michael: I think we're going to stay together forever.
Marcie: Hmm.
Michael: We're going to get old and gray. We're going to send our boy out in the world. And eventually, he's going to send his children back to us. And we're going to spoil them rotten.
Marcie: When you say it, I believe it.
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Viki: So, you want us to sleep together just because of the effect that it will have on Dorian?
David: No, not just for that reason. But it's a pretty powerful aphrodisiac. You know, I was in prison a long time. A guy gets lonely.
Viki: David -- no.
David: I saw a brand-new Viki when you invited me to stay here, someone who likes to live on the wild side. Very hot.
Viki: Yes, a houseguest with an electronic ankle bracelet is living on the wild side.
David: Hey, if you were doing this just to be nice, consider this a hostess gift. It's a lot more fun than some stupid centerpiece or a box of fancy soaps.
Viki: Since when have you been concerned with giving back?
David: Since never.
Viki: Aha. So when you've been without, then anyone will do, is that it?
David: How long has it been for you?
Viki: Ok, none of your business.
David: Really? That long? So what are you waiting for? You got an offer on the table. And that offer is firm.
Viki: David, what's going on here? What is your angle?
David: You know -- how can you say something like that? That hurts. That really hurts.
Viki: You always have an angle.
David: How can you think so little of me?
Viki: Well, I'm sorry. Truly, I'm -- I'm very sorry. I apologize if I have offended you -- and all the other members of the International Gigolo Society. There is no way in hell I'm going to be your next Dorian.
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Nora: Ok, you got to explain to me what you just said. What was that about Dorian going over and staying with Viki and David Vickers?
Clint: Oh. Viki asked David Vickers to stay with her at Llanfair.
Nora: Why?
Clint: I think to try and drive Dorian crazy, which it did.
Nora: You mean crazy as in jealous?
Clint: No, no, that would make sense to me. I wouldn't like it, but that would make sense. No, this is another kind of crazy. Is this interesting to you?
Nora: Fascinating.
Clint: All right, well, Dorian went crazy because she knew that Viki took David in just to make her crazy.
Nora: Viki did that? Excellent!
Clint: So, instead of spending the evening with me, she went roaring off to Viki's.
Nora: Well -- well, didn't -- but Dorian knew that Viki was having David over there just to make her crazy, so wouldn't going over there prove to Viki that she actually had driven her crazy?
Clint: No, to prove to Viki and David that Viki taking David in didn't make her crazy.
Nora: But what was she going to -- how is she going to do that?
Clint: That's what I said!
Nora: Well -- what did she say to that?
Clint: Well, she said, ""I'll be back before you know it,"" and then she walked out on me.
Nora: Oh, then what did you do?
Clint: Well, I gathered my stuff together, I walked out on her. God only knows what's happening right now at Llanfair.
Nora: All right. I'm going to say something, and you can't get mad at me.
Clint: Sure.
Nora: All right. I told you so.
Clint: No, you didn't.
Nora: I did, too. I did, too. I told you that getting involved with Dorian was going to be a huge mistake.
Dorian: Oh, gee, Nora. Why don't you just tell us exactly how you feel?
Nora: Oh, my, look at the time. I should probably go help Matthew with his homework.
Clint: No, not yet.
Dorian: Yes, do that.
Nora: No, listen, Clint, this is none of my business.
Dorian: Neither is Clint's love life, but that obviously didn't stop you from putting your two cents in.
Nora: Clint is Matthew's uncle. I care about his happiness. And to be perfectly honest, I've seen a lot of men go through your life in the years that I've known you, Dorian, and none of them has ended up happy.
Dorian: As opposed to all your grateful exes that you left bobbing in your wake?
Nora: No -- not going to sink to your level. Uh-uh.
Dorian: To reach my level, you would need an extension ladder.
Clint: Ok, that's enough.
Nora: I asked you to leave me out of this.
Clint: Nora, I'd like you to stay. Dorian, I want you to go.
Dorian: Clint, I know you're very angry at me.
Clint: Yeah. Good call.
Dorian: But aren't you the least bit curious about what I saw in Viki's bedroom when I arrived?
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David: It wasn't like that with Dorian. I really cared about her, and I know she cared about me.
Viki: And she still does.
David: Really?
Viki: Of course she does. Why else would she have come charging over here?
David: Her buttons are pretty easy to push, huh? And the Viki button's always on speed dial.
Viki: She gets upset at the thought of you with someone else. Especially me.
David: You're right. You think she'd pay me to stay away from you?
Viki: You could always ask.
David: I couldn't do that. Could I? You know, she comes bouncing back into my life and she immediately causes trouble for me.
Viki: So I gather.
David: She did it because she cares about me.
Viki: In her rather unique way, yes.
David: I fell in love with her, not her money. Ok, it was her money at first, but I did fall in love with her. When Spencer made me walk out on our wedding day, it was one of the worst moments of my entire life.
Viki: You know, I saw Dorian that day. It was that bad for her, too.
David: But that was then. And this is now. And here I am, and here you are. And you're classy and rich and witty and rich -- and a whole lot lower maintenance than Dorian ever was.
Viki: Just what I always wanted to be -- a four-cylinder car. Low maintenance.
David: Hmm. I could be good for you. And you'd be good for me, too, you know? I don't have that much experience with people who are genuinely nice. And you are.
Viki: Well, thank you.
David: You're welcome. I had no idea that niceness could be so sexy. And, oh, it is.
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John: Why are you letting this guy call the shots?
Marty: You know why. Look, I can't let my son be alone in this world.
John: Well, that's why you've got to fight back.
Marty: How? All he has to do is go to the police and tell them that I confessed to murder and then you have to arrest me.
John: That confession will never be admissible.
Marty: I confirmed what was on that tape.
John: Your memories of that night are not clear.
Marty: Hmm. You know, what is it you cops always talk about? Means, motive, opportunity? I had all three.
John: Mitigating circumstances. If you did it -- and I know that you didn't -- you walked in on Truman. He was attacking Blair, you had been raped yourself. Do the math, Doc.
Marty: Vickers thought he was protecting Blair, too, I'm sure. He went to jail.
John: He volunteered for that. Look, forget about Vickers, all right? You didn't kill Truman, all right? You got to trust me on that.
Marty: I wish it were that simple.
John: Ah. Listen to me. Do not go home to that creep.
Marty: I have to. I made a deal.
John: That's not a deal. You got steamrolled.
Marty: Look, the minute you confronted him, he called Bo. Bo is going to -- he's going to want to know what's going on.
John: Let me tell you something. Bo doesn't trust him any more than I do, all right? I'll handle it.
Marty: What if you can't? Hmm? What if -- what if he turns me in? You have to arrest me. You'll probably be charged with obstruction of justice.
John: That's not going to happen.
Marty: How do you know? Do you know everything?
John: What is it? What are you not telling me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sarah: Look, I did everything I could to keep Todd alive, and I called Blair as soon as I got a chance.
Blair: Ok, you know, if you want to be, you know -- for us to believe you, why don't you call the cops?
Sarah: No.
Blair: Why not?
Sarah: Please.
Blair: Why not?
Sarah: It's what he said. I mean, what if they arrest me?
Cristian: Just tell us everything you know, and we'll do what we can for you.
Sarah: I -- why are you doing this to me? I didn't hurt anyone!
Blair: Well, you know what? I don't give a damn about you, Sarah! I want to find Todd!
Rex: And to do that, we need to find Hunter.
Cristian: Yeah, so I guess we'll have to call the cops for help.
Sarah: No. Please.
Blair: Yeah. Could you get me a Detective Morris, please?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Miles: You really thought I wasn't going to pay you?
Hunter: It entered my mind.
Miles: Why?
Hunter: Rule one -- always remember people suck. Rule two -- always get paid in cash.
Miles: Oh, God -- fine. Just -- here. Get him out of here.
Hunter: Uh -- I had expenses.
Miles: Oh, will you come on? This is not part of the deal! What did you do to him?
Hunter: You want to negotiate, or do you want this body out of your living room?
Miles: You did cover your tracks in Chicago?
Hunter: I had a little trouble with my girlfriend.
Miles: You never even told me you had a girlfriend.
Hunter: Look, I thought she was going to be ok, and then she started getting nervous, and I thought she was going to blow the whole thing.
Miles: You're an idiot, you know? You're an idiot. What -- what if she does?
Hunter: She doesn't know where I am, and she's not going to find out.
Miles: All right, look, my wife's getting home soon. Just get him out of here.
Hunter: Oh, and him -- um -- I'm not taking him anywhere. He's your problem now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marcie: You're thinking about something.
Michael: Very perceptive.
[Marcie chuckles]
Marcie: Come on. Tell me.
Michael: I was just thinking that I don't want Tommy to grow up an only child.
Marcie: Oh. Whoa, ok.
Michael: Well, you used to say you wanted a big family.
Marcie: I did. I do. I -- I do. It's just, you know, Tommy's 17 months and I'm still getting used to teaching. I guess I would just like to wait a little longer.
Michael: Yeah. Makes sense to me, you know? We can still talk about it, though, right?
Marcie: All in due time. Everything comes to he who waits.
Michael: Ok, Confucius.
Marcie: Confucius?
Michael: Yeah -- I'm not the most patient man, ok? How about we go to bed, now?
Marcie: Oh, you know, I'm a little tired.
Michael: Tired?
Marcie: Yeah.
Michael: Oh, I'm sorry. I don't think there's going to be any sleep --
Marcie: Oh.
Michael: Not for a while.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Clint: I know, Dorian -- there is not a force on earth that could stop you from telling me what you saw at Viki's.
Dorian: David was naked with just, you know, a little towel around him, and he and Viki were kissing.
Clint: Oh, did you break in and sneak up to the bedroom or were they doing this kissing in the foyer?
Dorian: No! Viki left the front door open.
Nora: Well, it was a good thing you got there when you did.
Dorian: Nora! It was all staged -- just to upset me.
Clint: Which, obviously, it did.
Dorian: Yes. It did.
Clint: Dorian, why did you go over there? What did you think was going to happen?
Dorian: Well, I thought we'd all behave like adults.
Nora: Oh.
Clint: Did you think that Viki was going to feel bad about driving you crazy and kick David out? I told you they were trying to bait you and you rose to the bait like a starving carp.
Dorian: Clint? You're right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: So that's how you do it. I've often wondered.
David: Do what?
Viki: Well, the genuinely nice being sexy. I mean, that's good -- that's very, very good.
David: Hey, hey, hey, I'm not conning you. I actually like you.
Viki: Yes, I think you do. And I have a certain fondness for you, too -- now.
David: Oh, no, not that. I was hoping that you'd forgiven that, or at least forgotten it.
Viki: How do I forget that you pretended to be my long-lost brother and tried to swindle me?
David: Yeah, that was a long time ago.
Viki: David, I was a mark and that was it.
David: Back then, everybody was a mark to me.
Viki: But we still are.
David: Used to be, the first time I met somebody, the first thing I thought of -- how do I con them? Now, it's like the second or third thing. It's what I'm good at. I could teach you a thing or two.
Viki: David, I am not going to sleep with you.
David: Nothing I can do to change your mind?
Viki: No. No. However, I am flattered by your proposition, so I will propose something in return.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: Yeah, well, Detective Morris is -- he's out of town, so I'll be handling his cases. According to what Morris told me, if you and Mr. Manning had left Chicago when he told you to, Mr. Manning wouldn't be in this mess.
Blair: Ok. Now, if I admit that Detective Morris was right about everything, are you going to help me?
Detective: Miss Roberts, why didn't you call the police the minute you found out your boyfriend had kidnapped your uncle?
Sarah: My boyfriend -- he's a little crazy. I was scared.
Rex: Look, for all we know, he could be the one who stabbed Todd.
Sarah: It isn't him, ok? He's crazy, but not like that.
Blair: Huh. You never know what people are capable of, Sarah.
Detective: Was the boyfriend working alone?
Sarah: He wouldn't have come up with this on his own. He kept talking about how there was a lot of money in it for him.
Detective: Did he know Mr. Manning is wealthy?
Sarah: I -- I know he didn't know that Todd and I were related. Look, you got to understand, Hunter has never done anything like this before. I think he just got mixed up with the wrong kind of people and things got out of hand.
[Blair chuckles]
Blair: Oh, that's the understatement of the year.
Sarah: I could've just taken off and left him there to die. I am trying to help you.
Blair: Oh, yeah, you're a big help, all right. You did something that's so stupid that your boyfriend moved Todd to God knows where who's doing God knows what to him!
Sarah: Do you always attack people who are trying to help you?
Blair: No, no, just little nothings that lie to me.
Sarah: I am telling you everything I know!
Detective: All right, can it! Both of yous.
Rex: Look, come on. Sarah did take a big risk calling Blair.
Cristian: Yeah, but for somebody who's been in this pretty much from the beginning, she sure doesn't know very much.
Rex: She said she was scared.
Detective: You know, I got an idea. What if I ask the questions and the rest of you shut up! Does that work for you? I'm going to need a full description.
Rex: She has a picture of him on her cell phone.
Detective: Great.
Rex: Hey, can I get a hard copy of it?
Detective: Why?
Rex: Uh, well, I can get it circulated in places you can't. I -- I'm just -- I'm just trying to help. Call commissioner Buchanan in Llanview if you don't believe me.
Detective: You know, I'm beginning to wish I never heard of this Llanview. I'm afraid you're going to have to come down to the station.
Sarah: You said they wouldn't arrest me.
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Miles: You can't just walk out here and leave him.
Hunter: Watch me. Oh, and by the way, rule three -- never pay in full before the job's done.
Miles: Hey --
Hunter: Whoa, hey --
Miles: Where you going?
Hunter: Do you really want me letting people know you're involved in this? Smart man. Oh, yeah, and by the way, the drugs I gave Manning -- they should be wearing off soon.
Miles: You -- you mean he's still alive?
Hunter: Oh, yeah. It's hard to tell whether you think that's good news or bad news.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Clint: I'm having some sort of mental brownout because I thought I just heard that said that I was right.
Dorian: You did -- you are right.
Nora: About what?
Dorian: Nora. I'm sorry, Clint, but I'm really not very comfortable having Nora in the room while we are having this discussion.
Nora: Well, why? I can be fair and impartial -- I mean, I do that for a living.
Dorian: You are a District Attorney -- you prosecute people for a living.
Clint: Overruled. Nora stays. Now, go ahead.
Dorian: David was a very important part of my life for a long time, and I do admit that I still feel very sensitive about him, and yes, it made me very angry to think of David and Viki alone in that house together, and -- and I went over there and I let it show. But when I came home and I found that you had left, I realized that I had done a stupid thing and that I had hurt someone I really care about.
Clint: You didn't hurt me, Dorian. You made me mad.
Nora: Oh, well, it's Viki's fault anyway. Right?
Dorian: I know that there are some people in this town who think that I am incapable of introspection and remorse.
Nora: Yes.
Dorian: And there are also people who care about me and know me, and they know that I am a big enough person to admit when I am wrong. Clint, which camp are you in?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: You may stay here, but you must give up this silly campaign to get me into bed and you must wear clothes. If you choose to run around in a towel, stay in your room.
David: I can do that.
Viki: Ok.
David: Excellent. It's cheaper than the palace.
Viki: I'll say.
David: And you won't have to go rattling around this house all by yourself.
Viki: I have not been rattling, David.
David: I'm sorry. Does the guest room have cable?
Viki: You may watch television in the den if you are dressed.
David: It's no fun to watch television with your clothes on. Hey, look -- Cary Grant week on the movie channel.
Viki: Oh.
David: ""People Will Talk.""
Viki: I love Cary. But for my money, the actor who plays his best friend totally steals the picture.
David: So you're going to watch it by yourself or are you going to hop up and pop us some popcorn?
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Marty: I know you want to help me, but you are making a bad situation worse.
John: How? By trying to protect you?
Miles' voice: You killed Spencer. Do you really want John McBain's blood on your hands, too?
Marty: You know, did it ever occur to you that I am trying to protect you?
John: From what?
Marty: Miles.
John: Hmm.
Marty: Look, you know, if he goes to Bo, you could lose your job and I know how much that means to you.
John: Knock it off, all right? I can handle Laurence.
Marty: So can I.
John: Yeah? You're doing a bang-up job so far.
Marty: You have to let me do this my way.
John: How's that? By playing house with this nut case?
Marty: I'm not sleeping with him!
John: How long do you think that's going to last?
Marty: I have to go.
John: Home?
Marty: No -- to Cole's high school play. I don't want to be late. Please, just do what I ask.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Detective: If you're as innocent as you claim to be and you did what you did because you were scared of your boyfriend, nobody's going to arrest you.
Sarah: What do you want me to do?
Detective: I want a list of Hunter's known associates, I want a full description of his car -- you know, credit card numbers, anything you got that'll help us track him down.
Blair: I'll go down to the station with you.
Detective: Not on your life, lady. You need to stay out of this.
Blair: What are you talking about? You wouldn't even be asking her questions if I hadn't have found her.
Sarah: And you wouldn't have found me if I hadn't called you.
Blair: What do you want, bitch -- flowers?
Sarah: I don't want anything from you! I'll do whatever I can to help Todd, ok? Detective: Good. Why don't you escort this nice young lady down to the squad car? You -- go home. I'll be in touch. You -- talk to her, will you? Tell her if she gets in my way, I'm going to have to arrest her.
Blair: Hey, I heard you.
Detective: That's why I said it out loud.
Blair: Oh.
Cristian: You heard what the cop said, Blair.
Blair: No. I'm not leaving Chicago without Todd.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Elevator bell dings]
Marty: Miles, what've you done?
Marty: Miles, I asked you a question.
Miles: Well, I -- I just thought maybe you had a hard day with John and you'd like to unwind. Thought maybe we could talk a little bit.
Marty: Miles -- unwinding and chatting over a glass of wine is what couples do when they both want to be married.
Miles: Yeah, well, at least we know that John's not going to arrest you -- not that I thought he ever really would.
Marty: You know, you better hope that he doesn't, because if he does, the whole story will come out including your part in it. I won't be the only one going to prison.
Miles: What did John say to you?
Marty: You know, I'm not going to talk about this right now. Cole's musical is tonight. I need to get ready, take a shower, and get going, and don't even ask if you can come with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Ok. Now I'm tired.
Marcie: Whew -- funny. Now I feel like talking.
Michael: That's not funny -- it's hilarious. What do you want to talk about?
Marcie: How much I love you.
Michael: I love you, too. It would've been cool if we made a baby just now, huh?
Marcie: Yeah.
Michael: I really want a girl.
Marcie: Me, too. But, you know, I would really rather not have to face the terrible 2s and a full-time teaching load and a newborn baby all at the same time.
Michael: I know. I heard you. Marcie, I got to work so early tomorrow. Do you mind?
Marcie: It's ok, go to sleep.
Michael: Thank you. Oh.
Marcie: Good night.
Michael: Uh-huh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[TV plays]
[David snores]
Viki: I would never have figured you for a snorer, David. David? Oh. Well, I guess I'll sleep in the guest room.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Clint: You know what I don't like, Dorian? I don't like the fact that the plans that we had, our plans for the evening -- they meant nothing compared to you playing games with David and Viki.
Dorian: It was a knee-jerk reaction which I sincerely regret.
Clint: Until next time.
Dorian: There isn't going to be a next time.
Nora: I mean -- you -- I'm sorry -- but if Viki marries David Vickers, she'd be Viki Vickers!
Dorian: Oh, shut up, Nora! There is no way that Viki and David are getting married!
Nora: I rest my case.
Clint: Dorian, you got to calm down. Spend some time apart.
Dorian: Ok. Take as much time as you need. But during this time that we spend apart -- I hope you'll remember all the wonderful things that we had between us, and that you'll miss me.
Clint: Ahem.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: Come on, Blair. You heard what that cop said.
Blair: Save your breath.
Cristian: What about Jack and Starr?
Blair: Dorian will watch them.
Cristian: They're already worried about their dad. Do you want them to worry about their mom, too?
Blair: I'll call every day, all right?
Cristian: Come on, Blair, it's not the same and you know it. I mean, think about how you felt, you know, about missing Starr's musical -- think about that.
Rex: All right, how about if I stick around here and keep digging? I'll keep an eye on Sarah, too, in case Hunter tries to contact her.
Blair: You don't think they're going to arrest her do you? Well, do you believe what she's saying?
Rex: The only thing I know for sure about Sarah is that she hooked up with the wrong guy.
Cristian: You ought to be able to relate to that. I'm just saying.
Blair: Ok. I'll go.
Rex: Good.
Blair: But I'm going to come back if I hear anything. And if I hear anything that doesn't suit me, I'm coming back.
Rex: And I'm going to stay here in the apartment, see who else shows up.
Cristian: And I'm going to take Blair to the airport. I'll be back. Come on.
Blair: Wait, wait -- you're staying?
Cristian: Well, I don't trust Sarah, either, and Rex here is going to need a little backup.
Blair: Why are you doing this? You don't even like Todd.
Cristian: Well, it's not like I have a lot going on back in Llanview. You're right -- I don't like Todd, but you like him and I like you.
Blair: Ok.
Cristian: So you ready?
Blair: No. But I'll go.
Cristian: Then let's go. See you later.
Rex: Mm-hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: I'll have a draft.
Bartender: Woman you were with looked pretty upset when she left. Give her time, she'll come around.
John: Buddy, I know you mean well, but just get me that beer.
Bartender: Sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marty: Why are you all sweaty and out of breath?
Miles: Oh. I was just doing some pushups.
Marty: Oh, because wine goes really well with strenuous exercise.
Miles: Yeah, well, it's the only physical workout I get.
Marty: Good night.
Miles: Good night. Enjoy the show.
[Miles sighs]
[NEXT_ON]
Carlotta: I know you're hurting, and I know you miss Jessica.
Nash: Did you sign the divorce papers?
Starr: Did someone see Dad?
Blair: Yeah.
Rex: Question of the day -- who are you hiding from?
Miles: It's the life I've always wanted, and I'm not going to let you take it away from me.","Nora sits alone on the sofa when Clint comes in. He lets Nora know that Dorian got involved in the situation of Viki and David living together. Viki questions David about his wanting her and him to sleep together. Marty refuses to stay the night with John. Sarah calls Hunter to ask the whereabouts of Todd. Hunter takes Todd's body to Miles. Miles notices that Todd isn't moving. Blair demands to know where Hunter took Todd's body. Marty refuses to move out on Miles. Hunter demands his money from Miles. Viki absolutely refuses to sleep with David. Rex lets Sarah know that unless she helps them find Todd, then she can be charged as an accessory to murder. Dorian blasts Nora for her past love life. Clint orders Dorian out of his father's house. Dorian wants to tell Clint what was going on in Viki's bedroom. John begs Marty not to go home to Miles. Cristian urges Sarah to tell them what she knows about Todd and Hunter. Blair gets on the phone and calls Captain Morris. Miles orders Hunter to get Todd out of his apartment.",summ_screen
"[""Next on"" section was pre-empted due to news coverage of the London bombings.]
Viki: Marcie? You set all of this in motion. Do you have any idea how to stop it before my daughter is murdered?
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John: I'm putting half the task force on the search for Natalie. The rest can work the evidence we've collected at the other three murders.
Bo: All right, I'll give you 10 more uniforms. You get them up to speed, then have your guys take point.
John: Good deal, boss.
Bo: You all right?
John: No problem.
Bo: How about Evangeline? Have you talked to her?
John: No, not since she was brought into the E.R. I don't think she's going to want to see me anytime soon.
Nora: I think a little distance between the two of you would be a good thing -- at least for a little while. On second thought, maybe a long while.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tess: Hey, can this thing go any faster? I want to feel the wind through my hair.
Driver: Where to, Miss?
Tess: Somewhere -- fabulous. And take the long way. The only person I have to answer to today is myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marcie: Mrs. Davidson, you shouldn't be here.
Viki: Why not? This is the last place anyone saw Natalie before she disappeared. This place could very well be the last place that she was ever alive.
Marcie: I'm so sorry. I mean, if I could undo anything that happened, you know I would. I -- I wish that I had never written that book.
Viki: Please, stop it. Just stop it.
Marcie: Excuse me?
Viki: I said stop it. Marcie, my daughter is being held somewhere at the hands of a serial killer. And frankly, I don't have the energy nor the inclination to make you feel better now.
Marcie: I wasn't asking you to make me --
Viki: Of course you are! Marcie, you're making this about you. It's not about you -- because you are healthy and you are safe, and tomorrow morning, you're going to wake up in your own bed.
Marcie: Well, I wish the killer had taken me instead. Natalie didn't do anything wrong. Neither did Hudson or Julie or that poor waitress. If I had never written that book --
Viki: No, but you did write it. Do you regret the success you had? The attention?
Marcie: Yes.
Viki: Good, then do something about it! Good lord, I read your book. The murders you wrote about -- they're barbaric. But there was nothing in there about two women being burned at the stake.
Marcie: That's because the idea came from somewhere else.
Viki: Where?
Marcie: When -- when I was in high school, my friends and I -- we had a real killing club.
Viki: You did? Wow! Why did the killer try to burn my daughter alive?
Marcie: He was copying something that we wrote about in one of the original ""Killing Club"" journals. There was a -- there was an idea in there about how to kill two cheerleaders on the basketball court.
Viki: Burning them alive? That was your idea?
Marcie: No. No, no, it wasn't my idea. I swear, none of this was supposed to be real, Mrs. Davidson. I -- the cheerleaders -- they used to make fun of us, and I --
Viki: And you wished them dead?
Marcie: No! No, we never actually planned to kill anybody. They were just words. They were just words on a piece of paper.
Viki: But, Marcie, because of what you made up, my daughter could be --
Marcie: I don't know what to say.
Viki: There's nothing you can say. Think about it. You and your friends -- you sat around plotting the deaths of people?
Marcie: They were just fantasies.
Viki: But you made them public, Marcie. In a sense, you are responsible for the ideas. For God's sake, stop feeling so sorry for yourself. Do something to make this right!
Marcie: What if it's too late?
Viki: Don't you ever say that. In my heart, I know that my daughter is still alive, but I know that she is in grave danger. So why don't you do something to help the police find her!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: No, I don't want to talk to you. I asked to speak to commissioner Buchanan. Yes, I know he's busy. I know why he's busy. Look, just tell him that Rex Balsom is on the phone and I promise you, he'll take my call. Ok, listen, you pencil-pushing drone -- my sister's been kidnapped by ""The Killing Club"" maniac, and I want to know what you people are doing to find her! No, I'm not raising my voice, I'm yelling, and I'm going to keep yelling until you put Bo on the phone! Now, just tell -- what? What? Hello? Hello?
Lindsay: I just heard the news about Natalie. Has there been any word?
Rex: No, I've been calling everywhere all morning. There's nothing. You know, I just -- I just wish this --
Lindsay: Just come here. Come here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: I know you're just trying to be protective of Evangeline, but I don't need your advice, Nora.
Nora: John, you're tired and you're not thinking clearly.
John: Are you trying to imply that I wasn't thinking clearly last night?
Nora: I wasn't there last night, and I'm not judging you. But I do know Evangeline, and I think it would be in her best interest if you just stayed away from her.
John: I think that's my call, Nora.
Nora: Actually --
Bo: Nora, can I see you in my office for a minute?
Nora: Sure.
Nora: Well?
Bo: John's not the only one who's tired and not thinking clearly.
Nora: What are you saying?
Bo: I'm saying, Nora, you're not yourself. You haven't been for a while. And it's perfectly understandable after everything you've been through.
Nora: I don't really want to talk about that.
Bo: Well, of course not. I mean, you think I want to rehash this whole Colson thing? It wouldn't be healthy for either one of us.
Nora: Funny you should use the word ""healthy.""
Bo: Why?
Nora: Never mind.
Bo: No, no, just tell me.
Nora: No. Evangeline -- Evangeline's in the hospital, Natalie's still missing. I think that's enough upset for everyone.
Bo: Oh, yeah. But I know you. See, you're not looking me in the eye when you're talking to me and that's -- that's not like you. So if this is something about Colson, just go ahead and say it. Get it out in the open, we'll talk about it, and hopefully, we can put an end to this thing once and for all.
Nora: See, I always thought that's what would happen, too. I always think no matter how bad things get, tomorrow -- tomorrow will be better. But you know what? Doesn't. Doesn't get better.
Bo: What happened?
Nora: No, we can't.
Bo: No, yes, you can. Go ahead, tell me. What happened to you?
Nora: I had to take an H.I.V. test.
Bo: Jeez.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: I'm just writing a note to Antonio. Give this note to him so he knows that I'm ok.
Antonio: We're closed, Manning. What are you doing here?
Todd: A fool's errand.
Antonio: Translation?
Todd: I'm supposed to give you something, but I'm not sure I will.
Antonio: No, of course not. When have you ever done anything you're supposed to do?
Todd: I don't like you any more than you like me, but we --
Antonio: But nothing. I never liked you. And I hate the fact that you know something about Jess.
Todd: That's the way she wants it.
Antonio: You know, I never understood the connection between you two. Never knew why she liked you. But she does, so I'm going to respect that. She's way too good to be associated with the likes of you.
Todd: You know, it's funny, that's the way I feel about you.
Antonio: Having said that, why don't you say what you came to say and get the hell out?
Todd: I'm a messenger boy.
Antonio: Ah, moving up in the world.
Todd: Whatever. I changed my mind. I'm not going to do it, no matter what Jessica wants.
Antonio: Wait a second. This is about Jess?
Todd: Maybe.
Antonio: I want to know what you know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tess: That's perfect. Thank you. How much do I owe you?
Driver: 75.
Tess: You're kidding, right?
Tess: Sorry. It's my last five bucks.
Driver: Cheap little tramp.
Tess: Hey, for that price, you should have been pulling the carriage.
Tess: What? I have a business lunch here any minute.
Tess: Five bucks is not going to get me a glass of water in a joint like this. But maybe I can find some lonely executive having a liquid lunch, and then voila -- spending money.
Tess: Forget about the liquid lunch. Plan b is looking much more exciting.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marcie: I know that you're upset, Mrs. Davidson, but I have done -- I have done everything that I can to make this right. I am trying to make amends.
Viki: Amends? Amends won't find Natalie.
Marcie: Maybe not. But maybe helping John will. I have gone through the book with him. I have told him everything I can possibly remember about the original Killing Club.
Viki: Well, you obviously didn't give him very much to go on, considering what happened here.
Marcie: I can't imagine what you're feeling right now, Mrs. Davidson. I --
Viki: No, Marcie, you can't.
Marcie: Well, I'm not going to say I'm sorry. Because I realize that's not what you want to hear right now. And because I have done everything I can to make this right. But you have to believe me, never in a million years did I think --
Viki: Did you think you would write a book that a sociopath would use to commit murder after murder after murder?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Footsteps]
Bo: I'm sorry, Nora. Everything that's been going on around here -- it just hadn't occurred to me.
Nora: Yeah, well --
Bo: You're worried you have H.I.V.? Well, of course you're worried. You're doing the right thing.
Nora: I just didn't want anyone to know.
Bo: Well, I'm not anyone.
Nora: Well, that's true.
Bo: When do you get the test results?
Nora: Just took the test this morning, so I'll go back in a little bit for the results.
Bo: Well, you'll be ok.
Nora: You don't know that.
Bo: What, you don't trust my gut instincts anymore?
Nora: I appreciate everything you're trying to do, Bo. But after everything that's been going on, I don't trust anything anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: And that's no way to get what you want.
Antonio: If you got info on Jess, I want it.
Todd: Well, you still haven't heard from her, huh?
Antonio: You don't have anything. You're just trying to mess with me.
Todd: All right. I'll tell Jessica that you don't want to read her note.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Woman: You have good taste. If I was single and 10 years younger -- hmm --
Tess: Well, the guy's hot enough, but that car is smokin'.
Man: Would you keep her out front? I don't trust the back lot.
Valet: Yes, sir.
Tess: Hey. Nice car.
Man: Thank you.
Tess: And I just bet the best table in the house has your name on it.
Man: As a matter of fact, it does. Do you want something?
Tess: Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Man: What are you saying?
Tess: Buy me lunch.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nora: I loved Daniel. And when I found out what he was about -- ahem -- what he had done, I locked myself in my house to try and come up with the best way to deal with this.
Bo: Well, you've been through a lot.
Nora: I drew comfort from the fact that things just couldn't get worse. But they can. Bo, if I have H.I.V. --
Bo: No, no, don't think like that.
Nora: Well, I have to.
Bo: No, you don't. You get the test back soon.
Nora: Yes, a short, but incredibly long wait.
Bo: You know, I could have killed Colson when I found out what he did to Jen. And now to find out he put your life at risk -- I mean, that's -- that's beyond despicable. I don't care what risks he took on his own life. Pass them on to you --
Nora: Daniel did whatever he wanted to whomever he wanted. As long as he was taken care of -- well, then the rest of the world could go to hell. It's not because he's gay that I'm taking this test.
Bo: Yeah.
Nora: I would have done it if he'd been with another woman. Well, there probably were other women -- and other men.
Bo: Is there anything I can do?
Nora: No. There's nothing anybody can do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Viki: Did you find her?
John: No, not yet, but --
Viki: Oh.
John: We're doing everything we can.
Viki: I know, I know. I know you are. Please, just keep me informed, ok? I mean, even if it's bad news.
John: We're going to bring Natalie home safely.
Viki: Well, we both know you can't promise me that. How's Evangeline doing?
John: She's been discharged from the hospital, but that's all I know.
Viki: Oh. Well, then good. She must be doing better.
John: If it's any comfort -- Evangeline told me that Natalie was still fighting, that she wasn't giving up.
Viki: Well, I know that you care about Natalie, so --
John: I do. I want her home.
Viki: So do I.
John: You ok?
Marcie: She blames me for what happened. Do you?
John: I blame myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lose it on you like that.
Lindsay: It's ok. Look, I've got no right to feel sorry for myself when Natalie's the one who's out there with -- with that.
Lindsay: Ok. Look, Natalie's a fighter. And you know that. So don't give up on her now.
Rex: I'm not, ok? It's just that she wouldn't even be in this situation right now if it wasn't for me.
Lindsay: What are you talking about?
Rex: All right -- well, you know Natty and Mc Bain have this thing for each other, right? I mean, they dig each other, but they keep getting in their own way . So I come up with this brilliant idea to write this phony note from the lunatic saying that she's in trouble. And Mc Bain comes riding to the rescue and -- and, you know, bring up the strings -- and they live happily ever after, right? Yeah, yeah -- stupid, stupid, stupid!
Lindsay: Rex, stop it.
Rex: No. Because it all came true, ok? Except for the part about Mc Bain saving the day. You see, I messed up. Big surprise, huh? I messed up, and everyone I've ever cared about has to pay the price. It's all come home. Every dirty rotten thing I've ever done, Lindsay -- it's all come home.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Antonio: You're telling me that's from Jessica?
Todd: Straight from the source. Unfortunately, it's not a ""Dear John"" letter.
Antonio: You read it?
Todd: Jessica and I have no secrets.
Antonio: Give it to me.
Todd: I don't know. I promised Jessica you'd get the message. Do you know how to read english?
Antonio: You're wasting my time, Manning.
Todd: All right, I'll tell you what -- I'll read it to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: You -- you want me to buy you lunch?
Tess: That's right.
Man: Why would I do that?
Tess: Because I'm cute, and you're apparently single. And I really like your car.
Man: Uh-huh. That's not much of a reason to feed you.
Tess: What, you have a girlfriend inside? Is that what this whole hard-to-get act is about? Come on, what do you say?
Man: I'd say that's none of your business.
Tess: What, no girlfriend? Tough day at work? Pork bellies take a nosedive?
Man: Do I look like a commodities trader to you?
Tess: A commodities owner to me. Come on. Anybody that pulls up in a car like that has got to have some spare change in his wallet to buy a pretty girl lunch.
Man: This kind of thing usually work for you, or am I some kind of a test ride?
Tess: I always get what I want.
Man: Well, there's a first time for everything, isn't there?
Tess: Are you serious? You're turning me down?
Man: Flat.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Cheers]
Marcie: John, you can't blame yourself. You saved Evangeline. You're doing everything you possibly can to try and find Natalie, despite the fact that I haven't given you much.
John: You shouldn't even be here, Marcie, for a lot of reasons.
Marcie: I came here because I -- I wanted to get inside the killer's head. I was trying to figure out what he's trying to prove.
John: Did it work?
Marcie: Well, I don't know, John. I don't know anything anymore. I mean, it was bad enough when he was just copying the book, but now that the killer's stolen my journals and he's just using it to find new ways to hurt people -- and it is because of me. So why'd you come here?
John: Well, like you, I'm trying to get a window inside this guy's head. He's taking a big risk holding Natalie hostage. What does he hope to get out of it?
Marcie: Is that what you think he's doing, John? Do you think he's holding Natalie hostage?
John: I have to think that. Because the alternative --
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lindsay: You want to know what
Rex: About me? I think I can figure that out.
Lindsay: I doubt that very much. Oh, I hated you with a passion for hurting Jen the way you did. For putting out that despicable tape on the internet of the two of us together.
Rex: No jury would have convicted you, Lindsay. You see, that's what I'm talking about. It's karma. Payback time. It's what I deserve.
Lindsay: No, it isn't. Because the person I hated doesn't exist anymore. The Rex Balsom I know moved mountains to try and save my daughter's life. He was someone that loved my Jen unconditionally, and she loved him back. He's been a kind and compassionate friend to me when I couldn't think of one good reason to get out of bed in the morning. He's a changed man. He's a good man. You know what? It's not your fault. None of it. There's just a lot of evil out there in the world. And all we can do is our best to try and fight it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Antonio: What does it say?
Todd: Shut up. ""Antonio, please understand, I need this time. Don't try to find me. Everything will be ok. I just need to get healthy again for myself, for you, and for Jamie.""
Viki: Is that from Jessica? Is she all right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tess: What's wrong with you?
Man: Maybe next time, you should pick on someone a little more in your own league.
Tess: What's that supposed to mean?
Man: You're just a little too bridge and tunnel.
Tess: Who the hell do you think you are? What, you show up here in your $100,000 car and your, what, $2,000 jacket? And you think you can talk to me that way?
Man: Hmm, you do need lunch. You're hysterical.
Tess: No, I'm not hysterical, honey, I'm pissed.
Man: It's your blood sugar. You know, there is an all-you-can-eat over on 74th and Broadway. On your way over there, you could mug some little kid for his lunch money. And while you're at it, steal his scooter, since you obviously need a ride.
Tess: Ass. Think I'd ride with you, you stupid, arrogant son of a bitch!
Valet: Hey! Lady, wait!
Tess: I should just --
Valet: What are you doing? Are you crazy?
Tess: No, but my husband is. Give me the keys.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nora: Here's the file you wanted.
Bo: Thank you. Did you get those test results?
Nora: Negative.
Bo: Ah, thank God.
Nora: Yes. It's not over, though. You know, we don't know if Daniel is positive, and it takes anywhere from two weeks to six months to show up in my system. So there'll be more tests in my future, just to be safe.
Bo: Yeah, but if the tests are negative then --
Nora: I can finally put this part of Daniel's legacy to rest for good.
Bo: Oh, man, that's good news. You know what? I bet those tests come back negative then, just like they did now. You got to be relieved.
Nora: Yeah, I guess, you know. Obsessing about it for the next couple of months isn't going to change anything, so --
Bo: All right, well, take the day off. Huh? Relax. Do something for yourself.
Nora: You know me. I like to be at work.
Bo: Ok.
Nora: I got an e-mail from Matthew. He loves camp.
Bo: I know. I got one, too. He says that he's learned some new fishing tricks that he wants to teach me.
Nora: Really? Does it include replacing that ratty hat of yours?
Bo: No, he's not going to mess with the hat.
Nora: Well, it'll be a good day when the two of you can go catch some trout.
Bo: Yeah. I mean, I can take some time, relax. I mean, Natalie's safe.
Nora: I hope you find her soon.
Bo: Yeah, me, too. Well, take care of yourself, Nora. Matthew needs his mom.
Nora: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Antonio: It's a note from Jess.
Viki: But is she all right?
Antonio: She sounds fine.
Viki: Really? Todd, is that true? Is she all right? Please, don't protect me! Don't you understand? Both my daughters are gone! And not knowing where they are or what's happened to them is just about more than I can bear!
Todd: I read the note. She sounds ok.
Viki: Just ok?
Todd: She sounds good. She seems safe. That's what we want, right?
Antonio: Yeah. That's what we want.
Viki: Antonio, please -- please, tell me the truth. Is she all right? I mean, is there something going on with Jessica that you and Todd don't want me to know about?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tess: Fabian. You saw how my horrible husband just spoke to me right now, didn't you? Yeah. He's a pig. And I am not about to go inside and sit with him, make nice with his business partners just so he looks good, not after the way he spoke to me. All I really want to do is get in my car, just go home. My keys?
Fabian: Where's your ticket?
Tess: My ticket?
Fabian: The valet parking ticket. If you give it to me, I'll go get your keys and explain the whole thing to your husband when he finishes his lunch.
Tess: Ok. Why don't we let him figure it out on his cab ride home? See, I knew you'd see things my way. Now, Fabian, I really need my keys.
Fabian: Sorry. No ticket, no car keys. Nothing I can do about it -- even if you are crawling all over me. I got cars to park.
Tess: Damn it.
[Locator signal beeps]
[Car starts]
Fabian: Hey -- wait! Hey!
Tess: Whoo!
Fabian: Hey.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bo: I want every cop in the state to have a picture of Natalie. If we turn up the heat on this guy, maybe he'll try to cross state lines, ok? Hmm. I'm busy, manning.
Todd: It's about Jessica.
Bo: What about her?
Todd: I think she's in trouble. I can't tell you why, but I wouldn't be here unless it was serious. I need you to put out an A.P.B. on her.
Bo: Just like that? No explanations?
Todd: This is real, Bo. I give you my word.
Bo: Get out of my office.
Todd: This is about your niece.
Bo: Look, Natalie is missing right now. Every second I waste --
Todd: Why can't you trust me?
Bo: Where do you want me to start?
Todd: All right, I'll tell you what's going on, but you got to promise me not to tell Viki, even if you think she deserves the truth, even if you think she needs to hear it. This stays between us.
Bo: I can't promise that. If Jessica is in real trouble, then Viki has to know that. And we have to get her down here and get on it.
Todd: No, this is a mistake. You got your hands full with Natalie. Find her, for Viki.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: Who would have thought, huh?
Lindsay: What?
Rex: You and me, pulling each other out of the dumps.
Lindsay: That's what friends are for, right?
Rex: Never had too many of those.
Lindsay: You only need a few good ones.
Rex: Thanks, Lindsay.
Lindsay: They're going to bring Natalie home. They're going to bring her home safely. Good guys are due for a win.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: Well, if you're right about the killer taking your journal --
Marcie: He took them. I knew exactly where they were, and now they are not there anymore.
John: Ok. Well, then we're just going to have to find another one. I'm going to go over the list of the old killing club members, see if any of them kept theirs.
Marcie: Well, I can make some phone calls for you if you want. I mean, if it'll help.
John: Thanks. That would help. Help free up an officer so he can run patrols and maybe help you, too. You know, talking to your old friends might help you remember something.
Marcie: Yeah.
John: Do me a favor, Marcie. Make those calls from the station, ok?
Marcie: Sure.
John: All right. All right. Marcie --
Marcie: Yeah?
John: You probably shouldn't stay here on your own. Hey. Come on.
Marcie: Ok.
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Antonio: And for whatever reason, Jess has decided to confide in Todd about where she is and why.
Viki: Well, I know that. The thing is she said she needed some space. Right now, though, I'm starting to get worried about her.
Antonio: I don't think Todd is going to let anything bad happen to her. I just can't help thinking that this is some kind of a test. Maybe I was -- I was just too protective the last time. I need to prove to her that I've changed.
Viki: No, Jessica does not test the people that she loves. Antonio, I know that she is completely overwhelmed right now. I mean, she came out of a disastrous marriage, she's been worried about my health and your custody hearing.
Antonio: Yeah.
Viki: I mean, there's more than enough reason for her to want some space. And frankly, I think we really, really need to give it to her.
Antonio: I'm just having a hard time understanding it. It's difficult.
Viki: I know it is. It's very hard to let go. But right now, there are far more terrifying things going on.
Antonio: I'm praying for Natalie.
Viki: Thank you.
Antonio: I'm just sorry Jess isn't here to help see you through it.
Viki: I am, too.
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Man: You let that -- that woman take my car?
Fabian: No, she must have taken the key out of the lock box while we were parking cars.
Man: A lock box isn't much use if it's not locked.
Fabian: We don't always lock it. Never had a problem before. But at least it wasn't a stranger who took it.
Man: I've never met that woman before in my life.
Fabian: She said she was your wife, sir.
Man: My wife?
[Horn honks]
Man: My wife. Well, we'll just see who wears the pants in this family.","Marcie visit's the Love Center where the Killing Club murderer was going to burn Natalie, and Evangeline at the stake. She is joined by Vikki, who is really upset over Natalie, and over Marcie being responsible for writing the Killing Club that a psycho would use to murder innocent people. Todd visits Antonio at Capricorn but they get into an argument as usual, and he doesn't know whether or not to give Antonio the note from Jessica. In New York, Tess takes a carriage ride. She meets up with a man, who doesn't fall for her line like all the other men that she had met. As a result of him turning her down, she steals his car. Lindsay tries to offer Rex encouragement over Natalie being missing. Nora tells Bo that she had to take an HIV test, and is awaiting the results. The results come back negative.",summ_screen
"Tess: Like food.
Nash: Mmm, yeah. There's a mystery to it that I just can't solve. It keeps me coming back.
Tess: You know, I think this wine is going to my head.
Nash: Oh, don't worry. A good wine won't give you a hangover.
Tess: Well, it's doing something.
Nash: Uh-oh. In vino veritas.
Tess: What does that mean?
Nash: It means ""in wine there is truth.""
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Blair: Well, I say we end our super-duper shopping spree with some super-duper triple-dip ice cream cones. What do you think?
Starr: Hello -- fat, carbs, sugar?
Blair: Yeah? Well, you know what? I had a really great time today anyway.
Starr: I'm hot and tired.
Blair: Me, too. But I'm actually glad we got to spend some quality time together. It's been a long time. So, who's ""Hunnybear""?
Starr: What?
Blair: ""Hunnybear."" You know, the person that keeps instant-messaging you?
Starr: You've been reading my IM's? Thanks, mom. Don't you think you've ruined my life enough already?
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John: Drop the gun!
Hayes: Kill Mc Bain!
Marcie: No!
Hayes: Shoot him!
Marcie: No!
Hayes: Marcie!
Marcie: No!
John: Drop it!
Michael: No, no!
John: Nick, no!
[Gunshot]
[Marcie cries]
Marcie: No! No! No. You killed him. You killed Michael.
Hayes: No, Marcie. You killed him. If you would've followed my instructions and killed Rex, Michael would still be alive. You made that choice. Now you have to live with the decision -- or die with it.
Bo: This is commissioner Buchanan. We have a shooting, man down. Send all available units --
Michael: We're losing him!
Bo: To the alley behind Rodi's bar.
John: Keep him alive, Mike. He can take us to Hayes Barber.
Bo: Send a bus. Paramedics are minutes out.
Michael: Breathe, you son of a bitch! Where's Marcie, huh? Where is she? Breathe, breathe. Don't you even think of dying on me!
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Dorian: Kelly and Blair have gone home. Thank goodness they came over to help me pick out my shoes for the wedding because I never could've done it with just your help.
David: Yep.
Dorian: They seem very pleased at my announcement that Viki is going to be my matron of honor.
David: Hmm.
Dorian: But you haven't said a word.
David: You can wear any pair of shoes that you like.
Dorian: I'm talking about Viki.
David: What does it matter what I think? It's a done deal, isn't it? Viki is probably planning your bachelorette party already. Are male strippers allowed at the country club now?
Dorian: If it were not for Viki's clever manipulation of me, we wouldn't be getting married at all.
David: Well, for that I am truly grateful.
Dorian: May I quote you?
David: Please, quote. Quote away.
Dorian: You said, ""the day that Spencer is my best man is the day that Viki is your matron of honor."" If that was a bluff, you're being called.
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Tess: You know what? I could really see you here. Wandering through the grapes, nagging at them, telling them to hurry up and grow.
Nash: No. No, you can't rush a fine wine. Grapes need time to mature. It's why all the good wineries won't mass produce. You can't make a good wine with a rigid schedule.
Tess: I hope all your dreams come true someday.
Nash: What do you dream of, Tess?
Tess: Well, I don't. I live for the moment.
Nash: Oh, come on, you got to dream. What's the one thing that you'd die for, the one place you're always trying to get to?
Tess: Oh, what, the Emerald city? Heaven?
Nash: If you don't dream, what's the point?
Tess: The point of what?
Nash: Oh, the point of waking up, the point of struggling, the point of getting through the day. I mean, come on, Tess, I've asked you before. You always avoid the question. In vino veritas. What do you really want, Tess?
Tess: I want to stay here, forever.
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John: Hey, listen --
Michael: John!
John: Listen, you want to live? You want to live? Then tell me where Natalie is.
Bo: John, you're going to kill him.
John: Hey, listen to me!
Nick: What?
John: Tell me where they are!
Michael: John, if he dies, Marcie and the others die with him.
John: Natalie and Marcie were supposed to be your friends. Why don't you help them?
Bo: Let go, John. Let him go.
John: Just a second. You tell me right now. You start talking, or I assure you, you are going straight to hell, pal.
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Marcie: You're evil.
Hayes: I'm evil? Marcie, you wrote the book. I'm simply playing the little game that you invented.
Marcie: Maybe in your sick, twisted mind, this is a game, but the people that you murdered -- they're real!
Hayes: Marcie, you started it. Don't you remember, back in high school? Deciding who could live, who could die, who could be in your little club, who wasn't good enough?
Marcie: So because we didn't want you in our club, you decided to kill people? You are a freak! You were a freak then and you're a freak now.
Hayes: Marcie, I may be a freak, but now I'm a freak with my very own killing club, and you didn't pass the test.
Marcie: Well, that's because I am nothing like you.
Hayes: That's right, you're a failure.
Marcie: You're right. I have failed at many things my life. But the one thing I am not a failure in is being a human being. And you have failed in that. How could you -- how could you just take someone's life? How could you do that?
Hayes: It's surprisingly easy. Marcie, but somehow you -- you couldn't do it. You couldn't kill Rex. So now you have to be eliminated.
Marcie: You were never going to keep me alive.
Hayes: Oh, bravo. Marcie, bravo! You guessed my endgame. But, of course, why wouldn't you? You're the brilliant author, and I did everything by the book -- your book. Marcie, take credit for your contributions. You wrote a perfect how-to manual, explained everything in picture-perfect detail, told me what to do with all of the other victims! Right?
Marcie: No!
Hayes: The only problem --
Marcie: No.
Hayes: The only problem, Marcie, was that you didn't write your own death. But then again, how could you? You write from experience, and that's the one thing -- dying is the one thing that you haven't experienced yet. Forgive me -- I had to come up with that little scenario on my own. And I cannot wait till you see what I have in store for you. Waltz playing
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Dorian: Call your brother, David, and ask him to stand up for you.
David: Dorian, if you knew anything at all about my brother, you'd know that he doesn't stand up for anyone except himself.
Dorian: Make the call.
David: What is this great need that you have to involve Spencer in every single thing that we do?
Dorian: This is going to be the most important day of our lives.
David: And you're going to be stuck sharing the limelight with your arch nemesis. Is that what you want? Do you really want to be up there at the altar on your day of all days standing next to Viki?
Dorian: I intend to be the star of my own wedding -- don't worry about that -- even if I have to dress Viki in sackcloth and ashes.
David: Even in sackcloth, Viki Davidson is not a supporting player. She enters a room, she turns heads.
Dorian: I have turned quite a few heads in my day.
David: You certainly turned mine. I want our wedding day to be the most important day of our lives.
Dorian: So do I, and that is what this is all about, sweetheart. You and me and our family and friends celebrating us.
David: Viki's not family. And it would be a colossal stretch to call her a friend.
Dorian: Yes, my relationship with Viki is rather complicated, as I am sure yours is with Spencer. But that's not the point. All right? We made a deal -- Spencer for Viki or Viki for Spencer.
David: I never said -- no, I --
Dorian: It was your idea, David!
David: It was a throwaway, kind of like ""when hell freezes over"" or ""I promise to pay you back.""
Dorian: I think it was a brilliant and practical idea. With all of Viki's alter personalities, we don't just get a matron of honor, we get a whole gaggle of bridesmaids.
David: You're trying to humor me.
Dorian: And you are trying to evade the issue. Uh-uh-uh. We've got to settle this, here and now.
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Starr: You were spying on me?
Blair: Well, look, I apologize. I was not spying.
Starr: So you just happened to be reading my private emails?
Blair: No, Starr, you left your book down in the kitchen, I took it up to your bedroom, and I put it on your desk, and your computer just happened to be on.
Starr: The computer is always on.
Blair: All right. Well, I heard the message coming through, and I was just kind of curious, that's --
Starr: So you read it?
Blair: They just wanted to know if you were on the Internet. That's all.
Starr: I'm surprised you didn't answer and ask for his social security number or something.
Blair: Look, sweetie, after everything that happened last year -- I mean, going to New York, getting kidnapped, talking to that boy on the Internet --
Starr: His name was Travis, and he turned out ok.
Blair: Well, it could have turned out worse, all right? Look, I'm your mother, and it's my job to know what you're up to.
Starr: I'm not up to anything, mom. I have no life.
Blair: Sweetie, why are you overreacting like this?
Starr: I'm not overreacting! You don't understand. Hunnybear and q-t-pie and all the other kids in my class IM me to tell me what parties that I'm not invited to.
Blair: It's not going to be like this forever, I promise you.
Starr: It's already long enough. None of the kids will hang out with me because their parents are afraid that they're going to be kidnapped by some psycho like Margaret Cochran. I just wish you would send me to some boarding school so I would never have to see those kids ever again.
Blair: Come on, you don't mean that. And, you know, school is going to start. And when that starts --
Starr: I do mean it. I wish I was somewhere else, and I wish that I had different parents.
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Todd: Has Jessica been in touch with you recently?
Rich: What does Jessica have to do with your estate management?
Todd: I'd like to set up a stock portfolio for her, and I'm thinking in the neighborhood of maybe half a million dollars. You could set that up for me, couldn't you?
Rich: Of course.
Todd: Good. So the cash is ready. All I need is Jessica to sign the papers. But unfortunately, we've lost touch.
Rich: Why don't you call your sister?
Todd: No, I don't want to involve Viki for a lot of reasons that don't really concern you. This is between my niece and me. But half a million dollars, you know?
Rich: Mm-hmm.
Todd: It'd be quite a commission for you, wouldn't it?
Rich: It would be.
Todd: All right. So, all we need is Jessica. Have you talked to her or not?
Rich: Well, as a matter of fact, I have.
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Tess: Wow. Speechless. That's a first for you, Nash.
Nash: Just a little surprised, that's all.
Tess: Well, relax, ok? I didn't mean that I wanted to stay here, literally. Yeah. I just meant that I want to stay in this life that life that I've built. I want to be free.
Nash: Free of what?
Tess: The life that I left behind.
Nash: Well, that doesn't sound so hard. No, seriously, come on. I mean, you're already here. Huh? It seems like you don't have to answer to anyone. It looks to me like you're free as a bird.
Tess: You have no idea.
Nash: Well, so tell me. What's stopping you? What's holding you back?
Tess: It's too long and boring, really.
Nash: Ah. Sounds to me like you're stuck between your old life and your new life, just like me.
Tess: I'm nothing like you, Nash. Nash Uh-uh. You want to rethink that? You know, for what it's worth, it's easier when you know where you're going.
Tess: Like your vineyard?
Nash: Yeah. You know, maybe you need a vineyard of your own so you can stop trying to lead someone else's life.
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Hayes: What's the matter Walsh? All the fight gone out of you? Oh, a stun gun is an amazing thing. I now call this meeting of the killing club to order. On the agenda today -- the imminent demise of Marcie Walsh and Rex Balsom. The question before the committee -- who shall we kill first, hmm? The floor is now open for debate. What's the matter? No one has an opinion? What? What? Oh. Why didn't I think of it? You're -- you're absolutely right. We don't have don't have to kill them one at a time. In fact, the name of this game is ""two for the price of one."" Walsh never really felt like it was quite up to her club's standards. But excuse me, Marcie. It's always been one of my favorites.
Rex: We're getting out of here, Marcie!
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Dorian: What did he do to you?
David: He stole my jelly beans.
Dorian: We're going to be married soon. He's going to be family.
David: You're the only family that I want or need.
Dorian: Spencer is not just simply going to go away.
David: Yeah, well, a guy can dream, can't he?
Dorian: Honey, if you hadn't thrown down the gauntlet, I never would have asked Viki to be my matron of honor. But now that I have, you know, it -- it suddenly seems right. Because Viki and I have gone through some of the most horrible things in our lives together. We've survived enormous catastrophes together.
David: So you think that our wedding is going to be catastrophic?
Dorian: Not at all. Because I think -- I think Blair's right. You are my soul mate. And in a different way, so is Viki.
David: That started out nice and ended weird.
Dorian: If I can put my issues with Viki aside for the sake of our wedding, why can't you do the same with Spencer?
David: I can't. I just can't. Look, how many times do I have to tell you? I'm sorry that Spencer came back into my life. I want as little as possible to do with him, and I am certainly not going to invite the guy to stand next to me on the most important day of my life.
Dorian: Fine, then I will.
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Tess: You know what? You're right. I have been living someone else's life. You know, there's this picture of what I want, and then there's what there really is.
Nash: Is that what you're running away from?
Tess: You know, I've finally figured out that you can't run away. You just can't get far enough. I need to get stronger so I can finally let go of the old me.
Nash: You know, maybe there's a reason you're holding on to that life, whatever it is.
Tess: Well, you know what? There was -- until now. But I finally believe that I could be that other person. I can have my own dreams.
Nash: What are you doing?
Tess: I am getting started.
Nash: Mm-hmm.
Tess: No time like the present, right?
Nash: Hey --
Tess: Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to help me?
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John: Come on, start talking!
Bo: John, that's enough.
John: Start talking!
Bo: John, let him go, come on.
John: He's coming to, Bo.
Michael: John, he's in shock. Going after him like that could kill him.
Bo: We need Nick alive to find the hostages in time.
John: Where's that damn ambulance?
Bo: They're coming, they're coming. Just take it easy, ok?
John: It might be too late.
Bo: He'll talk.
Paramedic: You have a shooting victim?
Michael: Yeah, right over here. Come on. I'm a doctor at Llanview hospital. He arrested. I gave him C.P.R. I need fluids in him stat. Come on, run an I.V.
John: Oh, you're killing me, guys. We need this guy talking now!
Paramedic: Give me room to work, lieutenant.
Bo: All right, John, just -- look, this victim is holding three people hostage. Now, if there's a way, we need him talking. We need him conscious, just for a few minutes.
Paramedic: Do you want him to make it?
John: I don't really care, as long as he tells us what we need to know.
Michael: Do you have any ammonium nitrate?
Paramedic: It's not in my protocol.
Michael: Do you have it? Put pressure on this wound. Nick? Nick? Can you hear me, Nick? He's coming to.
John: Good.
Nick: Hayes --
John: Hayes -- where is he? Where's Hayes Barber?
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Marcie: Rex, hurry up.
Rex: Marcie, just hang on. It's going to be ok.
Marcie: Hurry up, please. Just get me untied. Untie my hands.
Rex: All right, just one more second, one more second. Ok.
Marcie: Ok.
Rex: All right.
Marcie: Ok, go, go, go. Find Natalie. No, just go find Natalie!
Rex: You sure, huh?
Marcie: Yes, just go find her. Please, don't -- don't worry about me! Rex, what if we can't find her?
Rex: One more second. One second.
Marcie: Rex, what if we can't -- Rex, look out!
Hayes: What's the matter, Walsh? Don't you want to stick around to see how the story ends?
Hayes: Several hundred pounds of sandbags attached to a slow-release gearbox. When I pull the lock on the gearbox, the sandbags will act as a counterweight. And as they begin to drop slowly, painfully slowly, the two of you will go up, up, up, up, up, up. And with every inch that you rise, the rope around your little necks will tighten, tighten, tighten until -- oh, well, you get the picture. Two for the price of one. Top that, Walsh. Well, I hereby call this, the final meeting of the killing club, to a close. I think our work here is done.
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Bo: Nick? Nick, can you understand me? Was that Barber on the phone?
Nick: He wanted me to kill --
Bo: All right, we know. Where is he? Look, I know you're scared right now. We're going to get you to the hospital as soon as you help us.
Michael: Marcie's out there with that lunatic. Nick, she was good to you. I know you don't want to hurt her.
Bo: It's going to go easier on you if you cooperate.
John: What, you want three more lives on your hands?
Nick: I didn't want to kill anybody.
Bo: Well, then help us stop it.
John: Tell us where he is.
Nick: A warehouse past the train yards. He's turned it into a theater.
John: You got this?
Bo: Yeah, yeah. This is commissioner Buchanan. We need backup out at the rail yards, old warehouse. I don't want any sirens, no lights. You keep your distance. You don't do anything unless you have a direct order from me or lieutenant Mc Bain.
Michael: Nick, you better hope they find Marcie alive, or I swear to God I'll kill you myself.
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Todd: When did you talk to Jessica?
Rich: Earlier today. We met here, as a matter of fact.
Todd: Does she need money?
Rich: Mr. Manning, you know I can't discuss my client's personal affairs with you.
Todd: I'll take that as a yes. It's ok, you don't need to say anything. I appreciate your discretion, but as far as I'm concerned, the timing couldn't be better. So why don't we do this. Why don't we call Jessica right now and have her come over immediately so we can sign the papers.
Rich: I have no way of getting in touch with her. She didn't leave a number.
Todd: What?
Rich: She said she'd contact me. To tell you the truth, I expected to hear from her by now.
Todd: Ok. When you do hear from her, call me immediately, but don't tell her we've talked. I want to surprise her.
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Tess: Did you see that guy's face when my camisole landed on his head?
Nash: Oh, he thought it was a gift from the Gods.
Tess: Ok, Nash. What's your story?
Nash: No story. I am an open book.
Tess: Really? Well, you said before that you were caught between two worlds. I know the one that you want, the one with vineyards and fine wines and barrels of money.
Nash: Yeah.
Tess: Where'd you come from?
Nash: Tess --
Tess: Oh, come on. You asked me all of these questions. Now it's my turn. What did you leave behind to get to where you are today?
Nash: I don't think about the past. It's over.
Tess: Well, you've got to be holding on to something.
Nash: Maybe I'm just better at letting go of things than you are. All right? Hey, you know, while I appreciate the symbolism here, looks like you're going to need a new wardrobe. Hope you can afford it.
Tess: Ok, Jessica. I need you to do one more little thing for me before we say goodbye forever.
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Dorian: No, no, that's fine. I'll call back. Thank you. He's in surgery. You have a reprieve.
David: Don't you think it's just a little weird that you are asking my brother to be my best man?
Dorian: Don't you think it's a little weird that you're not keeping your end of the bargain? Honey, our wedding is going to be so fabulous, nobody could spoil it. Hmm?
David: You have no idea.
David: When the going gets tough, the tough get eating. Ah! Damn! Even comfort food has an opinion. Hey.
Adriana: Hey.
David: I got to warn you -- if you're going to have some of this, it's got an agenda all its own. Bad day?
Adriana: The killing club killer has Rex.
David: Oh, that's terrible. Who's Rex?
Adriana: Rex Balsom? Roxy's son, Natalie's brother?
David: Oh. Well, I certainly hope he looks good in a cheerleader's outfit.
Adriana: It's not funny. Rex's life is in danger. How could you joke about that? He could die.
David: You're right, I'm sorry. It's Gallows humor. It just seems everything around here lately seems so medieval -- crossbows, burnings at the stake, boiling people in oil. What's next, thumbscrews?
Adriana: Could we just not talk, please?
David: My brother being part of my wedding party?
Adriana: You know, I'm not hungry.
David: Hey, wait. Come here, come here. I'm sorry. Offensiveness is just my natural way. I got an idea. You need the industrial-strength size. Sit down.
Adriana: I'm really not hungry, David.
David: Come on, I can't eat by myself. It leads to disorders. Thanks. So you know this guy, huh? I don't blame you for being so upset.
Adriana: He's a really great person. And he's been through so much lately. He was in love with Jen Rappaport.
David: Oh, yeah?
Adriana: Yeah, and Natalie's been missing for days and -- and now this.
David: Well, the police are on it, right? They'll find him.
Adriana: What if they don't? What if he's just like those other kids -- Hudson, Julie? What if Rex doesn't come back?
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Blair: Look, kids can be cruel. And I know it's partially my fault because I always freak out when I think I see Margaret.
Starr: You seriously still see her?
Blair: No, I haven't seen her in a long time, sweetie. But I thought things were getting back to normal, and I swear I didn't realize you were still upset.
Starr: Kids were just starting to like me and then I became an outcast again. I guess I should be used to it.
Blair: I wish that I could hold you, give you kisses, and make it all better like I used to when you were little.
Starr: But you can't.
Blair: Margaret is gone. She is gone, she is out of our lives, Starr. And all those awful things that she did to us -- you know, it made us stronger.
Starr: I just wish none of it ever happened.
Blair: Me, too. Me, too. But we're a family now, and your dad and I are closer than we've ever been. Nothing -- I promise you, nothing is going to tear this family apart, ok?
Starr: Then maybe I should just stay home with you till I go to college.
Blair: Oh, I think that's the smartest thing you've said all day. I would love that. But what I would love more is for you to stand up with your head held high and you show those people who you really are. That'll make them feel like worms.
Starr: You think?
Blair: Oh, I know it. You really wish you had different parents because I really think that you got the best of both of us.
Starr: Really?
Blair: Are you kidding me? You're beautiful, you're smart, you're so funny, and you're fearless.
Starr: Sometimes.
Blair: You are the bravest, the most brave little girl I know. And you are very, very special. And I am so proud to be your mother.
Starr: Don't ever read my IM's again.
Blair: Oh, I promise, I promise.
Starr: Can I have money?
Blair: What for?
Starr: I want to buy an ice cream cone.
Blair: Ok. Take it all. ""I hate you, mom, but can you give me $20?""
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Rex: Marcie, how are you doing?
Marcie: Rex, I don't think I can hold on much longer.
Marcie: Oh, my God. One more inch. I'm --
Rex: Marcie? Marcie!
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Dorian: Adriana, what is it? Sweetheart, tell me.
Adriana: Nothing. I'm fine.
Dorian: Come on, honey. What happened?
David: She's got ways of making people tell the truth.
Adriana: The killing club killer kidnapped Rex.
Dorian: Another kidnapping? What is the Llanview Police Department doing?
Adriana: Well, they're looking for him, but they don't even have any leads. They wouldn't even know he was missing if I hadn't found his watch outside of Rodi's. And Evangeline found this bandanna that smells like chloroform or sleeping gas or something. And I was just talking to him. He was so sad about losing Jen. He was crazy about her, but he was talking about moving on, you know, making something of himself. I mean, up until Jen died, he was sort of a bad boy, you know.
Dorian: Oh, I know that well.
Adriana: But underneath it all, he 's this really great guy. And the thing that kills me is he's been through so much and he's finally making changes and -- I mean, if he dies, mom, what a waste that would be. It's not fair.
Dorian: Life isn't fair. I wish I could say otherwise.
Adriana: I know. I mean, my life hasn't been perfect either, but it's finally good. And I have the two of you and Duke.
[David groans]
Adriana: I love my life now. I wouldn't want to change a single thing. And if anyone tried to take it away from me, I would just fight with everything I have to stay alive.
Dorian: Well, if there's one thing I know to be true, rex knows how to save his own skin.
Adriana: Yeah. I guess you're right.
David: As usual, for the most part.
Adriana: You know, I want to go to bed. Is it ok if I don't clean up?
Dorian: Oh, don't worry about that. I'll clean up for you.
Adriana: Ok. Good night, mom.
Dorian: Oh, sweetheart.
Adriana: David, thanks.
David: You're welcome. Well done.
Dorian: Since when did she become such a good friend of Rex Balsom's?
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Starr: Here. I got chocolate because it's supposed to make you feel better.
Blair: Thank you, sweetie.
Starr: What's wrong?
Blair: Oh, nothing. I'm just -- I'm feeling a little sentimental about you getting older, that's all.
Adriana: Doesn't feel like it to me.
Blair: Well, we should probably get all of our loot home. What do you say?
Starr: Hmm.
Blair: Here's your purse.
Starr: Thank you.
Blair: You want to hold the ice cream, and I'll grab the bags.
Starr: Sure.
Blair: Well, I had a great day today with you, sweetie. I really did, and -- do you really wish that you had different parents?
Starr: No, I just wish we had different lives.
Blair: Well, we're going to be ok. We just can't let our imaginations run away with us. We're going to be ok.
Starr: Maybe.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Phone rings]
Rich: Excuse me. Hello.
Tess: Rich. Hi.
Rich: Jessica.
Tess: I thought we were going to arrange to meet for me to get a hold of some additional funds.
Rich: It's all been arranged. I can meet with you tomorrow morning if you'd like.
Todd: No, no, no, no. It has to be tonight. I'm leaving.
Rich: Actually, if you have time right now, we could meet --
Tess: Oh, absolutely. Where?
Rich: I'm at the restaurant where we met earlier, and I have a feeling you're going to be very happy about what I've turned up for you. She'll be right over.
Todd: Perfect.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paramedic: I've got a G.S.W., arrested once in the field, pressure's dropping.
Michael: Hold up a minute, hold up a minute.
Nick: I need to tell you something.
Bo: We're listening.
Nick: She's --
Michael: Who? Natalie? Marcie?
Nick: She's dead.
Michael: He's going into cardiac arrest. Starting C.P.R. get me a trauma unit!
John: Here. Stand on this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: No, it's a trip release. It'll only get tighter.
Officer: Lieutenant!
John: Cut the ropes on those sandbags before we lose them.
Officer: They're cabled, lieutenant.
John: All right. See if you can lift them.
Rex: It's over 300 pounds, John.
John: All right, forget it. Grab on to them. You got them?
Officer: Yeah.
John: Marcie? Marcie? Marcie, hey. Rex, listen to me. Listen to me -- where's Natalie? Where's Barber?
[NEXT_ON]
Blair: I want to know what you've done to make Margaret Cochran disappear.
Layla: From the moment we met, I knew you were the man I could fall in love with.
Tess: There's somebody here that I don't want to see. You got to keep that guy away from me.
John: Tell me where she is. Where's Natalie?","Dorian tries her best to get David to call Spencer to ask him to be his best man but David refuses. Dorian attempts to call him herself but he is in surgery. Adriana comes in upset that the killer has Rex. David tries to console her but not with much luck. Nick is shot, and Michael tries hard to revive him. Bo questions him as to where Marcie, Rex, and Natalie are being held. Nick is rushed to the hospital, but goes into cardiac arrest. John and other officers arrive at the warehouse just in time to save Marcie and Rex. Blair enjoys a day shopping with Starr, but when Starr goes for ice cream, Blair imagines that she sees Margaret.",summ_screen
"Kevin: This was mailed to Kelly, addressed to her?
Asa: When I came home, I smelled a rat, so I ended it.
Kevin: Dawes. I know that he was behind that chandelier falling.
Asa: Willy Dawes wants his puppet back. He owned your predecessor. He's letting you know he's playing hardball.
Kevin: By almost killing my wife, trying to break up my marriage?
Asa: You ticked off a rattler, and he's going to keep striking till you pick up a shovel and cut off his slimy head.
Kevin: Grandpa, look --
Asa: We've got to find something real juicy on Dawes. And if we can't find anything, we'll make it up.
Kevin: No, I will not get in the gutter with him.
Asa: Damn it, Kevin, this is politics. You fight fire with fire.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: Ex-- you know what? I must've said I wanted to be alone to another David Vickers.
David: Kelly, you and I go back so far, we shouldn't let some little formality like an invitation come between us.
Kelly: The only thing I want between us is space. Something like the Atlantic Ocean would be nice.
David: That was good, but it hurt.
Kelly: Why are you here, David? I thought you and Dorian were an item, you know, cooking up something nefarious.
David: Ah, nefarious. Dorian, me?
Kelly: Yeah, Dorian, you. Ooh, no snappy comeback?
David: Kelly, what if I -- what if I told you that Dorian sent me here to talk to you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Blair, don't wreck this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Hello.
Natalie: Hey.
Todd: Is Max here?
Natalie: He's at the hospital.
Todd: Is there something wrong?
Natalie: His son's real sick. Is there something I can do?
Todd: Yeah, I need to set up a little surprise.
Natalie: What kind of surprise?
Todd: That depends.
Natalie: On what?
Todd: Blair Cramer.
Natalie: Walker, maybe you need to tell me what this surprise is.
[Todd plays piano]
Todd: Is this in tune?
Natalie: You got me.
Antonio: Natalie.
Natalie: Hey.
Antonio: Busy?
Natalie: Not with customers.
Antonio: Get a beer?
Natalie: Anything else?
Antonio: Like?
Natalie: Peanuts, pretzels.
Antonio: Hey, how about I take you home after work?
Natalie: Antonio, not to be rude or anything, but you really don't want to wait around for me after work. You know, you've really been missing Jessica ever since she went on her trip.
Antonio: That obvious, huh?
[Phone rings]
Antonio: Ahem -- Vega.
Man: Mr. Vega, Bob McGovern.
Antonio: What's wrong?
Mr. McGovern: Nothing. Good news. I got the judge to reconsider your custody case regarding your daughter.
Antonio: When?
Mr. McGovern: Get over to the courthouse, Mr. Vega, right now. My client's on his way.
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R.J.: Why does Vega get a second chance, huh? We had a hearing. We won, he lost.
Evangeline: Hey, R.J., please stay calm, OK?
R.J.: What -- what's the loophole?
Evangeline: There are no loopholes. There's only the law.
R.J.: Well, then, use the law to keep Vega away from my family.
Evangeline: If the judge has agreed to review the case, then he must have found some merit --
R.J.: I don't care what she found.
Evangeline: Look, if that's what's happened, then we should consider negotiating before the hearing starts. It might be time to give a little, Keri, because once it's in the judge's hands, you won't have a choice.
Keri: No, I don't -- I don't want Antonio Vega to ever see his daughter again.
Evangeline: Bob McGovern is a good lawyer, OK? He will make a case for the legitimacy of Antonio's position.
R.J.: There is nothing legitimate about Vega. He doesn't have a job. He's violent. He's totally out of control. He shouldn't be anywhere near children, let alone Jamie. The only reason we're being dragged through this case again is because now he's tapping a Buchanan.
Evangeline: R.J. --
R.J.: Don't ""R.J."" me! The Buchanans are using their influence to open this case up again, and I'm not going to let them get away with it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Max: Larry, what's going on?
Larry: Well, we thought -- we thought Al's infection would've subsided.
Marcie: It hasn't? Well, mine did.
Larry: He seems to have developed a major complication.
Gabrielle: Oh, God.
Larry: It's his liver we're worried about. His drug addiction may have compromised it.
Max: And?
Larry: Well, there's a chance that his liver could fail completely.
Marcie: But -- but he's going to be OK? I mean, you can do something about it, right?
Larry: We've got him on a cocktail of antibiotics. We'll know in a few more hours. I'm sorry.
Gabrielle: Max, we're not going to lose him, are we?
Max: Gabrielle --
Marcie: We're not going to lose him. We can't let that happen. He saved my life. We're going to save his!
Bo: Marcie, you're still recuperating yourself.
Marcie: I'm fine.
Bo: I know, but --
Marcie: No, we have to make sure that we keep his spirits up.
Gabrielle: Right.
Marcie: And that's just what I'm going to do. Hey, mister.
Al: Hey.
Marcie: Look at you. You're just -- you're getting better and better every minute I see you.
Al: Yeah?
Marcie: Yeah.
Al: Forgot what the doctor said.
Marcie: Oh, he said something about no rollerblading down the halls.
Al: Oh, I guess you're going to have to tell me a story.
Marcie: Oh, I'm not -- I'm not good at stories, remember?
Al: Then sing.
Marcie: Angels watching all around thee all through the night midnight slumber close around thee all through the night
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Oh, Blair, don't see them.
David: Thank you. Why is mine smaller than yours?
Blair: What the hell are you doing here?
David: Blair, you look lovely.
Blair: What are you doing having dinner with this piece of slime, Kelly?
David: I was just sitting here --
Blair: You were just saying goodbye, David!
David: I was telling --
Blair: Goodbye! Out of here.
David: Well, we'll finish our conversation some other time. I think I'll go call animal control.
Blair: Oh, you're so funny, you jerk. Get out of here!
David: God.
Dorian: Where do you think you're going?
David: I can't get near Kelly with Blair in the way.
Dorian: Oh, I'll take care of Blair.
Kelly: He just showed up --
Blair: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm sure he did. You listen to me. You are the wife now of the new lieutenant governor.
[Phone rings]
Blair: That piece of slime wanted something, Kelly. Oh, man. Hello.
Dorian: Hello, Blair. I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but there's a little problem at home.
Blair: Everything all right with the kids?
Dorian: Yes. Couldn't be better, but it's something else that I don't want to talk to you about on the phone.
Blair: Dorian, international woman of mystery. Got to go.
Kelly: All right, we'll catch up later.
Blair: OK. Stay away from David.
Kelly: OK.
David: You must have missed me.
Kelly: Oh -- actually, what was it you said about how Dorian sent you here?
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Asa: Great. That's my private detective. Guess what. He found out that happily married Dawes has a thing for hookers.
Kevin: I won't play that game.
Asa: My guy is going to find one of his former dates, and he's going to get her talking.
Kevin: I said no, Grandpa. Is that clear enough?
Cristian: Nigel told me to come in.
Kevin: What'd you find?
Cristian: Well, that engineer you hired -- he took a look at the chandelier. He says he's pretty sure it was tampered with, but no solid proof.
Kevin: Well, that doesn't help.
Asa: He almost killed Kelly. And if he's talking about playing rough, then the Buchanans are going to show him what rough means. So, Dawes likes women of the night. That's where we stick the knife.
Kevin: Grandpa, I have my people going over every single construction contract that the ex-lieutenant governor handed Dawes and his cronies. And if we're going to fight them, what's the point of turning into them? If we do it right, it's just a matter of time.
Asa: We have no time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marcie: And some lady kept yelling, ""turn up the TV. I'm deaf. I can't hear."" So the guy in the hall across the room said, ""yeah? Well, we can!""
Al: That's so stupid.
Marcie: Al, look who's here.
Joey: Hey, pal.
Al: Hey.
Marcie: It's amazing what some guys will do to spend the day in bed, huh?
Jen: How are you?
Al: This infection's got me a little -- my liver's kind of screwy. You know, that's why I look like a banana.
Joey: One of the guys in the seminary had jaundice once.
Marcie: Yeah. He just wants to be fussed over. You know, just like a guy, isn't he? Someone else fuss. I have to go to the ladies' room.
Jen: I'll go with you.
Marcie: I'll be right back, OK?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bailiff: All rise. Family court of Llantano County is now in session.
Antonio: Thanks, mami.
Bailiff: The honorable Margaret Hoffmeyer presiding.
Judge: Be seated. Mr. McGovern, you may proceed.
Evangeline: Your honor, I move for an immediate dismissal. This issue --
Judge: I'm quite aware of the previous ruling, Counselor. If I didn't think a second look was merited, we wouldn't be here right now, would we?
Evangeline: No, your honor.
Judge: Call your first witness, Mr. McGovern.
Mr. McGovern: I call Carlotta Vega.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Oh, hi.
Blair: Hi. So, what's up? What do you want?
Dorian: Hedy told me that Walker came over after we had that talk, and wondered what happened.
Blair: You called me all the way home because you want to talk about Walker?
Dorian: I know how important he is to you.
Blair: Dorian, I don't even know if I can be with Walker. He's leading some kind of secret life in Atlantic City. To tell you the truth, he reminds me too much of mistakes I've already made.
Dorian: He is nothing like Todd. Why don't you give him a chance?
Blair: Why are you pushing him on me?
Dorian: I'm not. This isn't about him. It's about me.
Blair: Oh, of course it is. That's right. What?
Dorian: It's about me wanting you to be happy.
Blair: And you think he can make me happy?
Dorian: Better him than Kevin Buchanan.
Blair: Oh, stop! Whatever happened with Kevin and me was over before it ever started.
Dorian: Huh.
[Phone rings]
Blair: Is that yours? Hello?
Todd: What are you doing?
Blair: I'm just talking with Dorian.
Todd: Come to Crossroads.
Blair: Why?
Todd: If you keep asking why, you'll never find out.
Blair: Wait, wait, Walker -- what's going on at Crossroads?
Todd: Something really exciting is about to happen, and I wouldn't want you to miss it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Dorian didn't actually send me. It's more like she motivated me to find someone to talk to about what she's done to me.
Kelly: Whatever she did to you, I'm sure you deserved it.
David: You have no idea.
Kelly: David, you'll never outsmart her, so stop trying. Why did you come back here, anyway? I mean, Paris, maybe. Rome, yes. But Llanview? What is the attraction?
David: It's sort of a fatal attraction.
Kelly: That gorgeous necklace -- it's long gone by now.
David: It's not the gorgeous necklace. It's the gorgeous woman wearing the necklace.
Kelly: Excuse me?
David: I'm in love with Dorian.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: Mr. Buchanan.
Asa: Still here. Good.
Cristian: Well, I'm going to take off. Can you do me the favor of telling Kevin that I'll leave my cell phone on just in case he needs to get in touch with me?
Asa: I need you to do something for me.
Cristian: Well, Mr. Buchanan, I work for Kevin.
Asa: I know that. Your job is to protect him. You got that?
Cristian: I don't understand.
Asa: It's simple. Willy Dawes -- he likes all women who aren't his wife. So you go find me one and make sure she's a beauty who'll go along with our plans.
Cristian: Mr. Buchanan, Kevin made it real clear he didn't want to go down that road.
Asa: Don't worry about it. I'll take the heat.
Cristian: Well, but --
Asa: You're going to marry my granddaughter, right?
Cristian: Yeah.
Asa: Yeah, well, when you two are hitched, you'll be a Buchanan along with her.
Cristian: No, I'll be a Vega married to a Buchanan.
Asa: Here's a simple Buchanan rule -- nobody threatens my family and walks away smiling. This message has got to get to Dawes tonight. Now, you have two choices. You can stick by my family or you can choose no.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carlotta: I stood in Angel Square watching the babysitter Keri hired completely ignore my granddaughter. Jamie could have easily been kidnapped.
Evangeline: You are aware that Ms. Reynolds fired the babysitter that same night?
Carlotta: Well, I should hope so.
Evangeline: Which was the right thing for a concerned parent to do.
Carlotta: The right thing would have been never to have hired her.
Evangeline: Your son, Antonio Vega, is currently unemployed.
Carlotta: He's in between jobs. But Keri isn't working, either.
Keri: Your honor, I'm on maternity leave.
Judge: You'll get your turn, Ms. Reynolds.
Evangeline: Did you know that your son was fired from the Llanview police department for excessive violence on the job?
Carlotta: I never spoke to Commissioner Buchanan about it, so I don't know why he was let go.
Rae: Yes, I do know Keri Reynolds very well.
Mr. McGovern: Have you had an opportunity recently to speak with Ms. Reynolds?
Nora: Yes, I have. I honestly believe that Keri's drive to keep Antonio from seeing his daughter Jamie has nothing to do with the safety of the baby. Instead, I think Keri wants to punish Antonio.
Evangeline: You saw Antonio Vega as a patient?
Rae: Yes. But as you know, I -- I can't reveal specifics of our sessions.
Antonio: She's going to kill us on this. Look at the judge.
Mr. McGovern: Why you were fired is a matter of public record. There's nothing we can do about that.
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Larry: It's exhaustion, Marcie. You're weak, you need rest, and you should get something to eat.
[Phone rings]
Bo: Buchanan. This isn't really a good time.
Max: Marcie, you need to go home now and sleep.
Marcie: No, I want to be near Al. My dorm room's on the other side of town.
Jen: My house is a couple blocks away, so come home with me -- yes --
Marcie: No.
Jen: And I'll take care of you.
Marcie: No.
Marcie: You're not going to be any good to Al if you get sick again.
Marcie: I know, but --
Max: Please, no. Just let Jen take you home.
Marcie: OK. But I'm only going to go for a little while. I'll be back.
Max: OK.
Marcie: Will you tell him I'm leaving?
Bo: All right, I'll be right there, Antonio.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Blair: Oh. Oh, my gosh. Walker Laurence, what the hell have you done?
Todd: You told me you sang for your ex once.
Blair: At Rodi's.
Todd: If I play for you, will you sing for me?
Blair: You play piano?
Todd: One song.
Blair: Walker, look at all this.
Todd: You mean a lot to me.
[Todd plays piano]
[Stops]
Blair: You're really going to play for me?
Todd: I'm going to try.
[Todd plays]
Blair: You're my funny valentine sweet, comic valentine you make me smile with your heart your looks are laughable unphotographable still, you're my favorite work of art is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak when you open it to speak? Are you smart?
[Piano stops]
Blair: Don't change a hair for me not if you care for me stay, little valentine stay each day is Valentine's day.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: I'm sorry, I -- I just can't quite buy David Vickers in love with anyone but himself.
David: Well, it's nice to finally see you smiling again, just like the old Kelly.
Kelly: What's that supposed to mean?
David: I miss the wild thing. Don't you remember her? Those midnight polar bear swims in the quarry, that summer on Llantano Mountain when you -- we probably shouldn't talk about that in public. What happened, Kelly? You seem so sad now. What the hell happened to you out in Texas?
Kelly: Nothing happened in Texas, and I am happy.
David: Truly?
Kelly: Yes.
David: Madly?
Kelly: Yes.
David: Deeply in love with your husband.
Kelly: We were talking about your love life, not mine.
David: Right. And Dorian.
Kelly: It's hard to believe that you actually are capable of real feelings.
David: I have always been capable of real feelings. How can you say that?
Kelly: Please.
David: Besides, that's why I came to talk to you, you know, about Dorian.
Kelly: Uh-huh, and what exactly do you want me to do?
Kevin: This jerk bothering you, honey?
David: Am I bothering you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jen: Here you go.
Marcie: Thank you.
Jen: OK, first you're going to take a shower, then we're going to eat, and then you're going straight to bed.
Marcie: No, I don't want to stay away from Al for too long, OK?
Jen: I know, Marcie, but can you say relapse?
Marcie: OK. You're right.
Jen: Yeah.
Marcie: I have to stay strong for Al.
Jen: Hey. He's going to be OK.
Marcie: Yeah. Yeah, he is.
Jen: You really love him, don't you?
Marcie: Oh, my God, more than anything.
Jen: Yeah?
Marcie: Yeah. You know, I'm not like you, Jen. You know, you've been in love a bunch of times, lots of -- I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. It's just that he means everything to me, you know, and this is all new to me. And this could be the one and only time for me. I don't want to lose that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joey: ""Courage means doing what has to be done even though you are afraid. People do things sometimes that are so wrong, so inhuman. Courage is the only thing that can keep you strong -- courage and love.""
Al: Jessie write that about Marcie?
Joey: Pretty great, huh?
Al: She's the greatest woman I've ever met. Marcie Walsh is the best thing that ever happened to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Evangeline: Let me get this straight, Mr. Vega. You have just admitted under oath that you did use excessive force when arresting Mitch Laurence -- quote, ""he had to be stopped at all costs."" Did Professor Reynolds' father, R.J. Gannon, have to be stopped at all costs, when you so severely beat him behind the nightclub called Ultra Violet, his own property? Was that also in the course of arresting a dangerous criminal?
Antonio: No. I told you.
Evangeline: Yes, we have your testimony already. You beat him to within an inch of his life because he struck the first blow. I'd say that's an odd justification for nearly killing a man. Wouldn't you agree?
Antonio: I lost control.
Mr. McGovern: Antonio, have you ever struck a woman or a child?
Antonio: No. Never.
Mr. McGovern: That's all.
Judge: You may step down.
Mr. McGovern: No sign of Bo Buchanan. With due respect to your mother, I'm not sure it's a good idea to have the guy who fired you take the stand. Your honor, we have no other witnesses.
Bo: Your honor, I would like to say something on Mr. Vega's behalf, if I may. One of the best officers that I've ever worked with. And personally, your honor, as far as what Mr. Vega did to Mitch Laurence, I might have done the same thing myself.
Evangeline: And his beating R.J. Gannon?
Bo: Those two have a long history.
Evangeline: So you condone the fight between Mr. Vega and Mr. Gannon?
Bo: No, I don't. But, your honor, my point is that there's no doubt in my mind that Antonio is a wonderful father. He loves his daughter. And Jamie and Keri are in no danger from him. I would stake my life on that.
Evangeline: No further questions, your honor.
Judge: You may step down, Commissioner Buchanan.
Bo: Good luck.
Antonio: Thanks, Commissioner.
Judge: Any more defense witnesses?
Mr. McGovern: No, your honor.
Antonio: Judge --
Mr. McGovern: Your honor, we call Evangeline Williamson to the stand.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Listen, don't spend too much time in Harrisburg, OK? You're one of the few interesting people here in Llanview. No offense, Kevin.
Kevin: Let me guess -- he was hitting you up for something.
Kelly: Hmm. He wants me to put in a good word with Dorian, believe it or not.
Kevin: Not.
Kelly: He says he's in love with her.
Kevin: Yeah, right.
Kelly: Maybe he is in love. What is it about us Cramer women that makes us so irresistible?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays]
Blair: What possessed you to learn that particular song? I mean, you said you didn't play piano very well, but I thought you did a pretty good job.
Todd: I wanted to do something that Todd would never do.
Blair: Well, you did. Todd would never do anything unless he were really, really good at it.
Todd: I want to make you feel things that no man has ever made you feel.
Blair: Well, I think you're on the right track.
Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you recently offered Antonio Vega a job?
Evangeline: Your honor, again, calling me as a witness -- this is --
Judge: I heard your objection earlier, Ms. Williamson. Please, answer the question.
Evangeline: Yes, I did. A job as a private investigator.
Mr. McGovern: Weren't you worried about his violent behavior?
Evangeline: I wanted to use his detective skills, which have nothing to do with his arresting or even confronting individuals.
Mr. McGovern: So you weren't worried about his so-called violent behavior?
Evangeline: Which has been well-documented.
Mr. McGovern: Answer the question. Were you worried -- yes or no?
Evangeline: No, I was not.
Keri: Antonio hit me two or three times. He'd always say he was sorry, but then the next time we fought, he would do it again. And that's when I began to fear having him around my daughter.
Mr. McGovern: Were there ever any witnesses to these attacks?
R.J.: I saw it. I saw Vega hit her on the terrace of the Palace Hotel.
Judge: Mr. Gannon, sit down!
Keri: He did see it. My father was there. He saw Antonio hit me.
Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you and your father faked that entire incident?
Evangeline: Objection.
Keri: He did hit me, just like he was always hitting me. He was always hitting me!
R.J.: I saw Vega strike my daughter with enough force to knock her to the ground.
Mr. McGovern: Is it true that you and Mr. Vega have a history of enmity?
R.J.: We don't get along, but that has nothing to do with this. Look, I know that that man is a menace my daughter and my granddaughter.
Mr. McGovern: That's all.
R.J.: He will do anything to get back at her! Look, ask him why he cut her brakes and caused that accident. He could've killed both of us!
Mr. McGovern: There's no proof he cut those brakes, and you know it.
R.J.: There's no proof he didn't!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jen: You're supposed to be sleeping.
Marcie: I know. I'm trying to think of a way to help Al.
Jen: Joe's going to go by there again tonight, so he'll be OK.
Marcie: Thank you. I'm really grateful. It's important that Al knows that people care about him.
Jen: Yeah, well, that's what Joe does. He cares about people -- Parishioners, kids at the shelter, homeless people. But, you know, this is different because Al is his friend.
Marcie: Jen, you can't be jealous of all those other people. This is Joe's calling.
Jen: I guess I just didn't think it would be so 24/7, you know?
Marcie: Jen, why can't you just be happy? For the first time in your life, you have everything you ever wanted. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm your guest.
Jen: No, it's stupid. It's stupid for me to complain. I know that. You're right. I am so grateful that I have Joe. And I'm grateful that I have you, too, Marcie. Does Al know how lucky he is?
Marcie: You know what? I just thought of a way that I can help Al.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabrielle: How's he doing?
Max: Well, he must be better. He asked me to turn on the radio, and he's talking about being the Voice again.
Gabrielle: Hey, Larry, Max thinks that maybe he's perking up, he's getting better.
Larry: Well, I'm afraid it's not going to be that simple.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays]
Blair: I don't know what to say.
Todd: This wasn't about getting you to say or do anything. Just showing you how I feel.
Blair: You don't want anything?
Todd: Well, there's one thing.
[Blair laughs]
Todd: A dance.
Blair: OK.
Todd: I'm sorry --
Blair: It's all right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
R.J.: Van, what were you thinking? You were going to hire this piece of --
Evangeline: I thought the custody issue was resolved.
R.J.: If your testimony blows our case --
Evangeline: Look, you and Keri might have done that all by yourself. Look, there is still time to strike a deal here before the judge makes her ruling.
Keri: No deal.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Question -- do you happen to know the words to ""The Impossible Dream""?
Dorian: I didn't know you were into show tunes.
David: How am I supposed to woo Kelly away from Buchanan when the entirety of Llanview keeps interrupting me?
Dorian: Well, either you get the job done or you can kiss the insurance money au revoir.
David: Oh, no. I am up for the job.
Dorian: Ciao.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Judge: After consideration of the facts, I've decided to grant joint custody to Antonio Vega and Keri Reynolds.
Carlotta: Gracias a dio!
Judge: This child should be raised by both parents. Order!
[Judge pounds gavel]
Judge: I'll have order! Order. You will sit down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joey: Hmm, what was that for? Not that I'm complaining.
Jen: A good guy kiss for the guy that I married, the best guy ever. I don't tell you that enough.
Joey: Well, tell me again.
Marcie: I know this is when you all usually tune in for the Voice of the Night. The Voice has helped so many of you make it through lots of lonely nights. Well, he needs your help now. It's time for all of his friends to send him their thoughts and prayers. While you do that, here's a song for my boyfriend, Al Holden, the Voice of the Night.
[Music plays]
Al: With a great girl like Marcie rooting for me, how could I not get better? Right, Doc?
Larry: Try to rest now.
Al: Thanks, Doc.
Larry: OK.
[Music plays]
Larry: All right. All the tests we've run and the physical I just gave him all indicate the same thing -- his liver is failing rapidly.
Max: Larry, can you make him recover?
Larry: Look, I'm sorry to tell you this, but Al's going to need a liver transplant to survive. Stay tuned for scenes from the next ""One Life to Live.""
[NEXT_ON]
Cristian: He's got the contacts that you need.
Rex: For the right fee.
Keri: I have nothing left to say to you. And you stay away from Jamie.
Todd: I will take care of Kevin Buchanan.
Flynn: You'd better.
Dorian: You and I need to get a few things straight about Kelly.
Kevin: This was mailed to Kelly, addressed to her?
Asa: When I came home, I smelled a rat, so I ended it.
Kevin: Dawes. I know that he was behind that chandelier falling.
Asa: Willy Dawes wants his puppet back. He owned your predecessor. He's letting you know he's playing hardball.
Kevin: By almost killing my wife, trying to break up my marriage?
Asa: You ticked off a rattler, and he's going to keep striking till you pick up a shovel and cut off his slimy head.
Kevin: Grandpa, look --
Asa: We've got to find something real juicy on Dawes. And if we can't find anything, we'll make it up.
Kevin: No, I will not get in the gutter with him.
Asa: Damn it, Kevin, this is politics. You fight fire with fire.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: Ex-- you know what? I must've said I wanted to be alone to another David Vickers.
David: Kelly, you and I go back so far, we shouldn't let some little formality like an invitation come between us.
Kelly: The only thing I want between us is space. Something like the Atlantic Ocean would be nice.
David: That was good, but it hurt.
Kelly: Why are you here, David? I thought you and Dorian were an item, you know, cooking up something nefarious.
David: Ah, nefarious. Dorian, me?
Kelly: Yeah, Dorian, you. Ooh, no snappy comeback?
David: Kelly, what if I -- what if I told you that Dorian sent me here to talk to you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Blair, don't wreck this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Todd: Hello.
Natalie: Hey.
Todd: Is Max here?
Natalie: He's at the hospital.
Todd: Is there something wrong?
Natalie: His son's real sick. Is there something I can do?
Todd: Yeah, I need to set up a little surprise.
Natalie: What kind of surprise?
Todd: That depends.
Natalie: On what?
Todd: Blair Cramer.
Natalie: Walker, maybe you need to tell me what this surprise is.
[Todd plays piano]
Todd: Is this in tune?
Natalie: You got me.
Antonio: Natalie.
Natalie: Hey.
Antonio: Busy?
Natalie: Not with customers.
Antonio: Get a beer?
Natalie: Anything else?
Antonio: Like?
Natalie: Peanuts, pretzels.
Antonio: Hey, how about I take you home after work?
Natalie: Antonio, not to be rude or anything, but you really don't want to wait around for me after work. You know, you've really been missing Jessica ever since she went on her trip.
Antonio: That obvious, huh?
[Phone rings]
Antonio: Ahem -- Vega.
Man: Mr. Vega, Bob McGovern.
Antonio: What's wrong?
Mr. McGovern: Nothing. Good news. I got the judge to reconsider your custody case regarding your daughter.
Antonio: When?
Mr. McGovern: Get over to the courthouse, Mr. Vega, right now. My client's on his way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
R.J.: Why does Vega get a second chance, huh? We had a hearing. We won, he lost.
Evangeline: Hey, R.J., please stay calm, OK?
R.J.: What -- what's the loophole?
Evangeline: There are no loopholes. There's only the law.
R.J.: Well, then, use the law to keep Vega away from my family.
Evangeline: If the judge has agreed to review the case, then he must have found some merit --
R.J.: I don't care what she found.
Evangeline: Look, if that's what's happened, then we should consider negotiating before the hearing starts. It might be time to give a little, Keri, because once it's in the judge's hands, you won't have a choice.
Keri: No, I don't -- I don't want Antonio Vega to ever see his daughter again.
Evangeline: Bob McGovern is a good lawyer, OK? He will make a case for the legitimacy of Antonio's position.
R.J.: There is nothing legitimate about Vega. He doesn't have a job. He's violent. He's totally out of control. He shouldn't be anywhere near children, let alone Jamie. The only reason we're being dragged through this case again is because now he's tapping a Buchanan.
Evangeline: R.J. --
R.J.: Don't ""R.J."" me! The Buchanans are using their influence to open this case up again, and I'm not going to let them get away with it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Max: Larry, what's going on?
Larry: Well, we thought -- we thought Al's infection would've subsided.
Marcie: It hasn't? Well, mine did.
Larry: He seems to have developed a major complication.
Gabrielle: Oh, God.
Larry: It's his liver we're worried about. His drug addiction may have compromised it.
Max: And?
Larry: Well, there's a chance that his liver could fail completely.
Marcie: But -- but he's going to be OK? I mean, you can do something about it, right?
Larry: We've got him on a cocktail of antibiotics. We'll know in a few more hours. I'm sorry.
Gabrielle: Max, we're not going to lose him, are we?
Max: Gabrielle --
Marcie: We're not going to lose him. We can't let that happen. He saved my life. We're going to save his!
Bo: Marcie, you're still recuperating yourself.
Marcie: I'm fine.
Bo: I know, but --
Marcie: No, we have to make sure that we keep his spirits up.
Gabrielle: Right.
Marcie: And that's just what I'm going to do. Hey, mister.
Al: Hey.
Marcie: Look at you. You're just -- you're getting better and better every minute I see you.
Al: Yeah?
Marcie: Yeah.
Al: Forgot what the doctor said.
Marcie: Oh, he said something about no rollerblading down the halls.
Al: Oh, I guess you're going to have to tell me a story.
Marcie: Oh, I'm not -- I'm not good at stories, remember?
Al: Then sing.
Marcie: Angels watching all around thee all through the night midnight slumber close around thee all through the night
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Oh, Blair, don't see them.
David: Thank you. Why is mine smaller than yours?
Blair: What the hell are you doing here?
David: Blair, you look lovely.
Blair: What are you doing having dinner with this piece of slime, Kelly?
David: I was just sitting here --
Blair: You were just saying goodbye, David!
David: I was telling --
Blair: Goodbye! Out of here.
David: Well, we'll finish our conversation some other time. I think I'll go call animal control.
Blair: Oh, you're so funny, you jerk. Get out of here!
David: God.
Dorian: Where do you think you're going?
David: I can't get near Kelly with Blair in the way.
Dorian: Oh, I'll take care of Blair.
Kelly: He just showed up --
Blair: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm sure he did. You listen to me. You are the wife now of the new lieutenant governor.
[Phone rings]
Blair: That piece of slime wanted something, Kelly. Oh, man. Hello.
Dorian: Hello, Blair. I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but there's a little problem at home.
Blair: Everything all right with the kids?
Dorian: Yes. Couldn't be better, but it's something else that I don't want to talk to you about on the phone.
Blair: Dorian, international woman of mystery. Got to go.
Kelly: All right, we'll catch up later.
Blair: OK. Stay away from David.
Kelly: OK.
David: You must have missed me.
Kelly: Oh -- actually, what was it you said about how Dorian sent you here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Asa: Great. That's my private detective. Guess what. He found out that happily married Dawes has a thing for hookers.
Kevin: I won't play that game.
Asa: My guy is going to find one of his former dates, and he's going to get her talking.
Kevin: I said no, Grandpa. Is that clear enough?
Cristian: Nigel told me to come in.
Kevin: What'd you find?
Cristian: Well, that engineer you hired -- he took a look at the chandelier. He says he's pretty sure it was tampered with, but no solid proof.
Kevin: Well, that doesn't help.
Asa: He almost killed Kelly. And if he's talking about playing rough, then the Buchanans are going to show him what rough means. So, Dawes likes women of the night. That's where we stick the knife.
Kevin: Grandpa, I have my people going over every single construction contract that the ex-lieutenant governor handed Dawes and his cronies. And if we're going to fight them, what's the point of turning into them? If we do it right, it's just a matter of time.
Asa: We have no time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Marcie: And some lady kept yelling, ""turn up the TV. I'm deaf. I can't hear."" So the guy in the hall across the room said, ""yeah? Well, we can!""
Al: That's so stupid.
Marcie: Al, look who's here.
Joey: Hey, pal.
Al: Hey.
Marcie: It's amazing what some guys will do to spend the day in bed, huh?
Jen: How are you?
Al: This infection's got me a little -- my liver's kind of screwy. You know, that's why I look like a banana.
Joey: One of the guys in the seminary had jaundice once.
Marcie: Yeah. He just wants to be fussed over. You know, just like a guy, isn't he? Someone else fuss. I have to go to the ladies' room.
Jen: I'll go with you.
Marcie: I'll be right back, OK?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Bailiff: All rise. Family court of Llantano County is now in session.
Antonio: Thanks, mami.
Bailiff: The honorable Margaret Hoffmeyer presiding.
Judge: Be seated. Mr. McGovern, you may proceed.
Evangeline: Your honor, I move for an immediate dismissal. This issue --
Judge: I'm quite aware of the previous ruling, Counselor. If I didn't think a second look was merited, we wouldn't be here right now, would we?
Evangeline: No, your honor.
Judge: Call your first witness, Mr. McGovern.
Mr. McGovern: I call Carlotta Vega.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dorian: Oh, hi.
Blair: Hi. So, what's up? What do you want?
Dorian: Hedy told me that Walker came over after we had that talk, and wondered what happened.
Blair: You called me all the way home because you want to talk about Walker?
Dorian: I know how important he is to you.
Blair: Dorian, I don't even know if I can be with Walker. He's leading some kind of secret life in Atlantic City. To tell you the truth, he reminds me too much of mistakes I've already made.
Dorian: He is nothing like Todd. Why don't you give him a chance?
Blair: Why are you pushing him on me?
Dorian: I'm not. This isn't about him. It's about me.
Blair: Oh, of course it is. That's right. What?
Dorian: It's about me wanting you to be happy.
Blair: And you think he can make me happy?
Dorian: Better him than Kevin Buchanan.
Blair: Oh, stop! Whatever happened with Kevin and me was over before it ever started.
Dorian: Huh.
[Phone rings]
Blair: Is that yours? Hello?
Todd: What are you doing?
Blair: I'm just talking with Dorian.
Todd: Come to Crossroads.
Blair: Why?
Todd: If you keep asking why, you'll never find out.
Blair: Wait, wait, Walker -- what's going on at Crossroads?
Todd: Something really exciting is about to happen, and I wouldn't want you to miss it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Dorian didn't actually send me. It's more like she motivated me to find someone to talk to about what she's done to me.
Kelly: Whatever she did to you, I'm sure you deserved it.
David: You have no idea.
Kelly: David, you'll never outsmart her, so stop trying. Why did you come back here, anyway? I mean, Paris, maybe. Rome, yes. But Llanview? What is the attraction?
David: It's sort of a fatal attraction.
Kelly: That gorgeous necklace -- it's long gone by now.
David: It's not the gorgeous necklace. It's the gorgeous woman wearing the necklace.
Kelly: Excuse me?
David: I'm in love with Dorian.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: Mr. Buchanan.
Asa: Still here. Good.
Cristian: Well, I'm going to take off. Can you do me the favor of telling Kevin that I'll leave my cell phone on just in case he needs to get in touch with me?
Asa: I need you to do something for me.
Cristian: Well, Mr. Buchanan, I work for Kevin.
Asa: I know that. Your job is to protect him. You got that?
Cristian: I don't understand.
Asa: It's simple. Willy Dawes -- he likes all women who aren't his wife. So you go find me one and make sure she's a beauty who'll go along with our plans.
Cristian: Mr. Buchanan, Kevin made it real clear he didn't want to go down that road.
Asa: Don't worry about it. I'll take the heat.
Cristian: Well, but --
Asa: You're going to marry my granddaughter, right?
Cristian: Yeah.
Asa: Yeah, well, when you two are hitched, you'll be a Buchanan along with her.
Cristian: No, I'll be a Vega married to a Buchanan.
Asa: Here's a simple Buchanan rule -- nobody threatens my family and walks away smiling. This message has got to get to Dawes tonight. Now, you have two choices. You can stick by my family or you can choose no.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carlotta: I stood in Angel Square watching the babysitter Keri hired completely ignore my granddaughter. Jamie could have easily been kidnapped.
Evangeline: You are aware that Ms. Reynolds fired the babysitter that same night?
Carlotta: Well, I should hope so.
Evangeline: Which was the right thing for a concerned parent to do.
Carlotta: The right thing would have been never to have hired her.
Evangeline: Your son, Antonio Vega, is currently unemployed.
Carlotta: He's in between jobs. But Keri isn't working, either.
Keri: Your honor, I'm on maternity leave.
Judge: You'll get your turn, Ms. Reynolds.
Evangeline: Did you know that your son was fired from the Llanview police department for excessive violence on the job?
Carlotta: I never spoke to Commissioner Buchanan about it, so I don't know why he was let go.
Rae: Yes, I do know Keri Reynolds very well.
Mr. McGovern: Have you had an opportunity recently to speak with Ms. Reynolds?
Nora: Yes, I have. I honestly believe that Keri's drive to keep Antonio from seeing his daughter Jamie has nothing to do with the safety of the baby. Instead, I think Keri wants to punish Antonio.
Evangeline: You saw Antonio Vega as a patient?
Rae: Yes. But as you know, I -- I can't reveal specifics of our sessions.
Antonio: She's going to kill us on this. Look at the judge.
Mr. McGovern: Why you were fired is a matter of public record. There's nothing we can do about that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Larry: It's exhaustion, Marcie. You're weak, you need rest, and you should get something to eat.
[Phone rings]
Bo: Buchanan. This isn't really a good time.
Max: Marcie, you need to go home now and sleep.
Marcie: No, I want to be near Al. My dorm room's on the other side of town.
Jen: My house is a couple blocks away, so come home with me -- yes --
Marcie: No.
Jen: And I'll take care of you.
Marcie: No.
Marcie: You're not going to be any good to Al if you get sick again.
Marcie: I know, but --
Max: Please, no. Just let Jen take you home.
Marcie: OK. But I'm only going to go for a little while. I'll be back.
Max: OK.
Marcie: Will you tell him I'm leaving?
Bo: All right, I'll be right there, Antonio.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Blair: Oh. Oh, my gosh. Walker Laurence, what the hell have you done?
Todd: You told me you sang for your ex once.
Blair: At Rodi's.
Todd: If I play for you, will you sing for me?
Blair: You play piano?
Todd: One song.
Blair: Walker, look at all this.
Todd: You mean a lot to me.
[Todd plays piano]
[Stops]
Blair: You're really going to play for me?
Todd: I'm going to try.
[Todd plays]
Blair: You're my funny valentine sweet, comic valentine you make me smile with your heart your looks are laughable unphotographable still, you're my favorite work of art is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak when you open it to speak? Are you smart?
[Piano stops]
Blair: Don't change a hair for me not if you care for me stay, little valentine stay each day is Valentine's day.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: I'm sorry, I -- I just can't quite buy David Vickers in love with anyone but himself.
David: Well, it's nice to finally see you smiling again, just like the old Kelly.
Kelly: What's that supposed to mean?
David: I miss the wild thing. Don't you remember her? Those midnight polar bear swims in the quarry, that summer on Llantano Mountain when you -- we probably shouldn't talk about that in public. What happened, Kelly? You seem so sad now. What the hell happened to you out in Texas?
Kelly: Nothing happened in Texas, and I am happy.
David: Truly?
Kelly: Yes.
David: Madly?
Kelly: Yes.
David: Deeply in love with your husband.
Kelly: We were talking about your love life, not mine.
David: Right. And Dorian.
Kelly: It's hard to believe that you actually are capable of real feelings.
David: I have always been capable of real feelings. How can you say that?
Kelly: Please.
David: Besides, that's why I came to talk to you, you know, about Dorian.
Kelly: Uh-huh, and what exactly do you want me to do?
Kevin: This jerk bothering you, honey?
David: Am I bothering you?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jen: Here you go.
Marcie: Thank you.
Jen: OK, first you're going to take a shower, then we're going to eat, and then you're going straight to bed.
Marcie: No, I don't want to stay away from Al for too long, OK?
Jen: I know, Marcie, but can you say relapse?
Marcie: OK. You're right.
Jen: Yeah.
Marcie: I have to stay strong for Al.
Jen: Hey. He's going to be OK.
Marcie: Yeah. Yeah, he is.
Jen: You really love him, don't you?
Marcie: Oh, my God, more than anything.
Jen: Yeah?
Marcie: Yeah. You know, I'm not like you, Jen. You know, you've been in love a bunch of times, lots of -- I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. It's just that he means everything to me, you know, and this is all new to me. And this could be the one and only time for me. I don't want to lose that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joey: ""Courage means doing what has to be done even though you are afraid. People do things sometimes that are so wrong, so inhuman. Courage is the only thing that can keep you strong -- courage and love.""
Al: Jessie write that about Marcie?
Joey: Pretty great, huh?
Al: She's the greatest woman I've ever met. Marcie Walsh is the best thing that ever happened to me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Evangeline: Let me get this straight, Mr. Vega. You have just admitted under oath that you did use excessive force when arresting Mitch Laurence -- quote, ""he had to be stopped at all costs."" Did Professor Reynolds' father, R.J. Gannon, have to be stopped at all costs, when you so severely beat him behind the nightclub called Ultra Violet, his own property? Was that also in the course of arresting a dangerous criminal?
Antonio: No. I told you.
Evangeline: Yes, we have your testimony already. You beat him to within an inch of his life because he struck the first blow. I'd say that's an odd justification for nearly killing a man. Wouldn't you agree?
Antonio: I lost control.
Mr. McGovern: Antonio, have you ever struck a woman or a child?
Antonio: No. Never.
Mr. McGovern: That's all.
Judge: You may step down.
Mr. McGovern: No sign of Bo Buchanan. With due respect to your mother, I'm not sure it's a good idea to have the guy who fired you take the stand. Your honor, we have no other witnesses.
Bo: Your honor, I would like to say something on Mr. Vega's behalf, if I may. One of the best officers that I've ever worked with. And personally, your honor, as far as what Mr. Vega did to Mitch Laurence, I might have done the same thing myself.
Evangeline: And his beating R.J. Gannon?
Bo: Those two have a long history.
Evangeline: So you condone the fight between Mr. Vega and Mr. Gannon?
Bo: No, I don't. But, your honor, my point is that there's no doubt in my mind that Antonio is a wonderful father. He loves his daughter. And Jamie and Keri are in no danger from him. I would stake my life on that.
Evangeline: No further questions, your honor.
Judge: You may step down, Commissioner Buchanan.
Bo: Good luck.
Antonio: Thanks, Commissioner.
Judge: Any more defense witnesses?
Mr. McGovern: No, your honor.
Antonio: Judge --
Mr. McGovern: Your honor, we call Evangeline Williamson to the stand.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Listen, don't spend too much time in Harrisburg, OK? You're one of the few interesting people here in Llanview. No offense, Kevin.
Kevin: Let me guess -- he was hitting you up for something.
Kelly: Hmm. He wants me to put in a good word with Dorian, believe it or not.
Kevin: Not.
Kelly: He says he's in love with her.
Kevin: Yeah, right.
Kelly: Maybe he is in love. What is it about us Cramer women that makes us so irresistible?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays]
Blair: What possessed you to learn that particular song? I mean, you said you didn't play piano very well, but I thought you did a pretty good job.
Todd: I wanted to do something that Todd would never do.
Blair: Well, you did. Todd would never do anything unless he were really, really good at it.
Todd: I want to make you feel things that no man has ever made you feel.
Blair: Well, I think you're on the right track.
Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you recently offered Antonio Vega a job?
Evangeline: Your honor, again, calling me as a witness -- this is --
Judge: I heard your objection earlier, Ms. Williamson. Please, answer the question.
Evangeline: Yes, I did. A job as a private investigator.
Mr. McGovern: Weren't you worried about his violent behavior?
Evangeline: I wanted to use his detective skills, which have nothing to do with his arresting or even confronting individuals.
Mr. McGovern: So you weren't worried about his so-called violent behavior?
Evangeline: Which has been well-documented.
Mr. McGovern: Answer the question. Were you worried -- yes or no?
Evangeline: No, I was not.
Keri: Antonio hit me two or three times. He'd always say he was sorry, but then the next time we fought, he would do it again. And that's when I began to fear having him around my daughter.
Mr. McGovern: Were there ever any witnesses to these attacks?
R.J.: I saw it. I saw Vega hit her on the terrace of the Palace Hotel.
Judge: Mr. Gannon, sit down!
Keri: He did see it. My father was there. He saw Antonio hit me.
Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you and your father faked that entire incident?
Evangeline: Objection.
Keri: He did hit me, just like he was always hitting me. He was always hitting me!
R.J.: I saw Vega strike my daughter with enough force to knock her to the ground.
Mr. McGovern: Is it true that you and Mr. Vega have a history of enmity?
R.J.: We don't get along, but that has nothing to do with this. Look, I know that that man is a menace my daughter and my granddaughter.
Mr. McGovern: That's all.
R.J.: He will do anything to get back at her! Look, ask him why he cut her brakes and caused that accident. He could've killed both of us!
Mr. McGovern: There's no proof he cut those brakes, and you know it.
R.J.: There's no proof he didn't!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jen: You're supposed to be sleeping.
Marcie: I know. I'm trying to think of a way to help Al.
Jen: Joe's going to go by there again tonight, so he'll be OK.
Marcie: Thank you. I'm really grateful. It's important that Al knows that people care about him.
Jen: Yeah, well, that's what Joe does. He cares about people -- Parishioners, kids at the shelter, homeless people. But, you know, this is different because Al is his friend.
Marcie: Jen, you can't be jealous of all those other people. This is Joe's calling.
Jen: I guess I just didn't think it would be so 24/7, you know?
Marcie: Jen, why can't you just be happy? For the first time in your life, you have everything you ever wanted. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm your guest.
Jen: No, it's stupid. It's stupid for me to complain. I know that. You're right. I am so grateful that I have Joe. And I'm grateful that I have you, too, Marcie. Does Al know how lucky he is?
Marcie: You know what? I just thought of a way that I can help Al.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gabrielle: How's he doing?
Max: Well, he must be better. He asked me to turn on the radio, and he's talking about being the Voice again.
Gabrielle: Hey, Larry, Max thinks that maybe he's perking up, he's getting better.
Larry: Well, I'm afraid it's not going to be that simple.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Music plays]
Blair: I don't know what to say.
Todd: This wasn't about getting you to say or do anything. Just showing you how I feel.
Blair: You don't want anything?
Todd: Well, there's one thing.
[Blair laughs]
Todd: A dance.
Blair: OK.
Todd: I'm sorry --
Blair: It's all right.
[SCENE_BREAK]
R.J.: Van, what were you thinking? You were going to hire this piece of --
Evangeline: I thought the custody issue was resolved.
R.J.: If your testimony blows our case --
Evangeline: Look, you and Keri might have done that all by yourself. Look, there is still time to strike a deal here before the judge makes her ruling.
Keri: No deal.
[SCENE_BREAK]
David: Question -- do you happen to know the words to ""The Impossible Dream""?
Dorian: I didn't know you were into show tunes.
David: How am I supposed to woo Kelly away from Buchanan when the entirety of Llanview keeps interrupting me?
Dorian: Well, either you get the job done or you can kiss the insurance money au revoir.
David: Oh, no. I am up for the job.
Dorian: Ciao.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Judge: After consideration of the facts, I've decided to grant joint custody to Antonio Vega and Keri Reynolds.
Carlotta: Gracias a dio!
Judge: This child should be raised by both parents. Order!
[Judge pounds gavel]
Judge: I'll have order! Order. You will sit down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joey: Hmm, what was that for? Not that I'm complaining.
Jen: A good guy kiss for the guy that I married, the best guy ever. I don't tell you that enough.
Joey: Well, tell me again.
Marcie: I know this is when you all usually tune in for the Voice of the Night. The Voice has helped so many of you make it through lots of lonely nights. Well, he needs your help now. It's time for all of his friends to send him their thoughts and prayers. While you do that, here's a song for my boyfriend, Al Holden, the Voice of the Night.
[Music plays]
Al: With a great girl like Marcie rooting for me, how could I not get better? Right, Doc?
Larry: Try to rest now.
Al: Thanks, Doc.
Larry: OK.
[Music plays]
Larry: All right. All the tests we've run and the physical I just gave him all indicate the same thing -- his liver is failing rapidly.
Max: Larry, can you make him recover?
Larry: Look, I'm sorry to tell you this, but Al's going to need a liver transplant to survive. Stay tuned for scenes from the next ""One Life to Live.""
[NEXT_ON]
Cristian: He's got the contacts that you need.
Rex: For the right fee.
Keri: I have nothing left to say to you. And you stay away from Jamie.
Todd: I will take care of Kevin Buchanan.
Flynn: You'd better.
Dorian: You and I need to get a few things straight about Kelly.","Asa talks to Kevin about starting a smear campaign against Dawes, but Kevin wants none of it. David has lunch with Kelly & tells her he's in love with Dorian. Todd sets up a romantic rendezvous at Crossroads for Blair. He plays the one song he learned for her on the piano & she sings to it. The 2 of them start to get closer. After a new hearing, the judge grants joint custody of Jamie. Al develops complications & requires a liver transplant, while Marcy recovers. She goes on the radio & asks listeners to pray for him. David asks Kelly what happened to that wild girl she used to be. Jenn complains about Joey's job to Marcy.",summ_screen
"Kelly: Rex, what are you doing in the women's steam room?
Rex: I'm not.
Kelly: This isn't the women's steam room? Oh.
Rex: See you later.
Kelly: Well, I'm trying to get out of here, but--
Rex: What?
Kelly: I can't. I'm stuck. The door's stuck. No. No. It's okay. I got it. Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa, Rex. Are you okay? Oh!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: Not only is Rex still in touch with his bitch of an ex-wife...
[Waiter speaking French]
Gigi: Rex told his ex-wife that we're not sleeping together. Can you believe it?
Waiter: Merci.
Gigi: Right.
[Waiter speaking French]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adriana: I have to take her away. Fashion emergency.
Cristian: Okay. Well, I'll hang with Gigi until you're free.
Adriana: That'll be next week.
Layla: What?
Adriana: We're going to Milan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ford: He doesn't waste any time, does he? Are you kidding me? Eddie drank a whole six-pack last night.
James: Yeah.
Ford: Oh, my God. We've gotta get him outta here. There's no way there's room enough for both you and I and him.
James: Oh, yeah. Okay, sure.
Ford: Listen, we're gonna get that 50k. I'm not gonna let him turn you in to the police, okay?
James: How are we gonna get $50,000 to get rid of--
Eddie: Ahh. Morning. Everybody sleep okay? What's for breakfast?
Ford: Nothing.
Eddie: Come on, Bobby. Didn't I teach you to share? Huh? Eh, corn flakes. What's up with you? Don't you speak anymore?
Eddie: So what's up? What you guys planning? I heard you planning something when I was walking in.
Ford: No plans.
Eddie: No plans? How about the zoo? Hmm? Wanna go to the zoo? Or we could throw some football around. Huh? Come on, boys. This is our bonding time between Eddie and his sons. Huh?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: Gonna see if Hope is awake.
Cole: Starr, no. Just wait.
Starr: What for? That's why we came here, isn't it? So that you could say good-bye?
Cole: It is. But there's something that I need to talk to you about.
Starr: We don't have time.
Cole: Starr. Starr. It won't take long. Starr, I'm breaking up with you.
Starr: No, Cole, you can't.
Cole: Starr, Starr, I'm going to jail for 10 years. 10 years we can't be together. It's over.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: I need to ask you something. Did you have an amniocentesis?
Natalie: What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in court with Cole?
John: I was.
Natalie: What happened? Did he--
John: Answer the question.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: Okay, we'll talk about this when I--when I come to visit.
Cole: Starr, there aren't gonna be any visits. And if you do come, I won't see you.
Starr: I can't believe that you're saying this.
Cole: I'm serious. I can deal with a lot. I'll have to. But I can't deal with you and Hope coming to a prison. Starr, you're 18 years old. You have your whole life. You have school, you got your family, and someday--
Starr: Don't talk to me like that.
Cole: I have to. You want me to survive in prison, right?
Starr: Of course I do.
Cole: Then I have to know that you're okay. I have to know that you moved on and that you're happy.
Starr: Then why are you breaking my heart now?
Cole: So we can get it over with.
Starr: I'll never get over it.
Cole: Yes, you will. We both know that there's someone here that cares about you and you care about him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
James: You're on your own.
Ford: I have classes to teach.
Eddie: Oh, so that's how it's gonna be, huh? I come all the way from Dayton to spend time with you boys and you don't have anything for me? I mean, after I keep a roof over your head and food in your bellies? What about you, buddy boy? What do you do all day long?
James: I'm in school.
Eddie: For what? I taught you a trade.
James: Stealing cars.
Eddie: You made a lot of money.
Ford: Yeah, for you.
Eddie: Listen, if he could've managed his money, he wouldn't have had to steal from me. Of course, you know, that's okay. I mean, I--I take responsibility for that. You know, I should've taught him better. It would've been a hell of a lot less trouble for me. You know what I'm saying? Besides, I'm in a forgiving mood today.
Ford: So what do you want? A medal?
Eddie: A little respect, perhaps? I don't know, maybe a bowl and a spoon would be nice. Ah. Thank you. Mm. You know... people say that things happen for a reason. I'm kind of inclined to believe that, because look at us. You know? It's brought us all together. I mean, I used to take care of you when you was little. And now you're gonna take care of me. That is the definition of family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nate: Thank you so much for the ride. I need to get ready for Dani's party. Is that your dinner?
Inez: No, this is for Bobby. He can barely get on his feet, so he can't cook. I'm gonna bring this to him and then we can both go get ready.
Nate: You're coming tonight?
Inez: Téa invited me and I invited Clint.
Nate: Almost sounds like you're having fun.
Inez: I know. I wasn't sure it was allowed.
Nate: It is tonight.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Steam hissing]
Rex: Okay, I'll get--
Kelly: Okay, I'm gonna--
Rex: Yeah, no. Don't need help. Yep.
Kelly: All right. Okay. Uhh. [Pounding on wall] Can someone hear us?
Rex: Okay. Let me--incoming. Okay. No elbows, okay?
Kelly: All right. Go ahead.
Rex: All right.
Kelly: Oh! You got it. Thank you. Thank you. I...I don't know. I guess I should've looked at a sign or something. I'm... a little discombobulated today.
Rex: Yeah, yeah, I'm disco--yeah, that, too.
Kelly: Why? What's your problem?
Rex: Gigi called me, and out of the blue she just starts reaming me out.
Kelly: For no good reason?
Rex: Pretty much. She ran into Adriana in Paris, and she kind of told her that I sort of implied that Gigi and I haven't...you know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: I wonder what else Rex told that bitch about me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adriana: It's the new men's line. Steffen's freaking.
Layla: But we don't work on the men's line.
Adriana: It's not about logic. Everything's gone wrong and he needs us.
Cristian: Well, then maybe you can go hold his hand. Layla and I have plans all weekend. Right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: I don't--I don't know why you'd be asking me this.
John: I heard you had the test.
Natalie: You heard? Who...
John: Marty mentioned it.
Natalie: Marty? Why the hell would Marty even think she knows anything about--
John: All right. That's enough.
Natalie: No, it's not all right, John. I mean, she's following me around, reporting to you...
John: Shut up and answer the question. Did you have the test?
Natalie: Yes. Yes, I did.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: We can meet in Milan after the weekend.
Adriana: The show is this weekend.
Cristian: We have a table at the top of the Eiffel tower tonight.
Adriana: How'd you do that? It's always completely booked with tourists.
[Cristian speaking Spanish]
Layla: Okay, okay, okay. Adriana, can you please be a friend and take care of Steffen?
Adriana: I'll be there, but he asked for you.
Layla: Give us a minute.
Cristian: You're staying, right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: What's going on over there?
Adriana: Business. I'd stay away. It's gonna get ugly.
Gigi: It's funny how things get ugly for couples when you're around.
Adriana: Funny. The way I remember it, it was you who liked to throw herself in the middle of other couples. Forget it. It's ancient history. I'm sure you and Rex were meant to be. I mean, aside from the sexual problems.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: That's really stupid of you.
Rex: Thank you.
Kelly: Amazingly stupid. Like, mindblowingly stupid. Stupid like that, I don't know what could compare to that.
Rex: It was a casual conversation.
Kelly: Oh, really? Ha ha. Wait a minute. You managed to drop a bomb like that on your ex-wife?
Rex: It wasn't--
Kelly: No. I mean, you tell your ex-wife that you're not having sex with your girlfriend, and that ex-wife gets in your girlfriend's face. I mean, am I right? Am I right?
Rex: Pretty much.
Kelly: Okay.
Rex: I'm screwed, aren't I?
Kelly: Well, apparently not.
Rex: I mean that it's bad.
[Kelly laughs]
Rex: It's bad, right?
Kelly: Oh, yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: You had an amnio and you didn't tell me?
Natalie: Yeah. I mean, it wasn't a big deal, John. I mean, you were busy with work--
John: I'm never too busy.
Natalie: It was a simple test.
John: No. It's not. There are risks.
Natalie: Minor risks, and Dr. Wright's a pro.
John: I don't care. You should've told me. No, as a matter of fact, we should've discussed it first and then decided together.
Natalie: Okay. Maybe so.
John: I shouldn't have to hear this from other people.
Natalie: Believe me, that wasn't my idea.
John: Oh, so you weren't gonna tell me at all. Is that it? How could you do this?
Brody: Hey, John. Calm down.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ford: You don't get to order him around anymore. Stay away.
James: It's okay. Just stop.
Eddie: What's your problem, Professor?
Ford: Hey, you don't get to threaten us like this anymore.
Eddie: Threat? Are you serious? What threat? Did you hear a threat in there? I asked you nice. I was polite and everything. Come on, guys. What--did you feel threatened by me? Come here. Come over here. Mwah. See, this is nothing but love, huh? Ha ha. Ooh. Oh, God. Excuse me.
Ford: It's gonna be fine. There's gotta be a way to get rid of him and we're gonna figure out what it is.
James: How?
Ford: I'm thinking.
James: Well, think fast.
Ford: I will. James, listen to me. We're not little anymore. He can't hurt us the way he used to. [Knocking on door] Remember that. This is as bad as it's gonna get.
Inez: Hi.
Nate: What's up?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: You can't stop me from waiting for you. You can't.
Cole: Yeah, maybe you're right. Starr, I'm begging you. Don't. Starr, it's 10 years. 10 years. Do you know how much is gonna change? I'm gonna change. Your life is gonna change completely.
Starr: You and me and Hope. We're a family. And nothing can break us up. Not time, or distance, or even you. I won't let you. I won't let you.
Langston: Thank God you're here.
Markko: We didn't know whether to try here or your mom's or the apartment.
Cole: So you heard?
Markko: How long do you have?
Cole: John's picking me up in about half an hour, maybe less. So we better do this now.
Langston: I can't believe it, Cole.
Cole: Take care of Starr, okay?
Langston: I promise.
Markko: I should've stayed.
Cole: What?
Markko: I ran out to L.A., man. I left you.
Cole: Dude, if you wouldn't have gone out to UCLA, I would've kicked your butt all the way out there. That was a chance of a lifetime, man.
Markko: It doesn't count more than friends. If I'd have just been here--
Cole: What? You would've seen me screw up in person? It was gonna happen. Nobody could've stopped me.
Markko: Are you at least gonna get to write letters or something?
Cole: Sure. Hey, so...aren't you working on a new movie or something?
Markko: Always.
Cole: Well, promise me to-- give me a shout-out when you win your first Oscar.
Markko: Deal.
[SCENE_BREAK]
James: This is a really bad time, you guys.
Inez: Oh.
Ford: Yeah. You need to go.
Nate: Why?
Ford: We're busy.
Inez: You're too busy for some free food?
Ford: Okay, you can leave the bag, but we have to go.
Inez: I can just heat it up for you really, really quick.
James: Okay. I'll do it. Here.
Inez: You shouldn't even be on your feet right now, right?
Ford: Okay. I'll go. But you need to go.
Nate: Why are you being such a jerk?
Eddie: Good question. Ahh. Who's that? Bobby, where's your manners? Ask the whore in.
[SCENE_BREAK]
John: Get your hand off me.
Brody: Just take it down a notch.
John: This is none of your business.
Brody: Natalie's gonna be my family soon. And she's pregnant.
Natalie: Okay. I think this is a conversation that John and I should have privately.
Brody: Okay. I'll go check on Jessica.
John: Go get some cookies. I'm...at a loss here. How could you do something so risky, so invasive... and not even tell me? Huh? We can't work like this.
Natalie: I wasn't-- I wasn't trying to--
John: To what? Be deceptive? Lie to me?
Natalie: I don't ever want to lie to you, John. I just... I thought that I was protecting you.
John: How's that?
Natalie: I didn't want you to worry.
John: About what?
Natalie: The results. I was gonna tell you as soon as I knew.
John: Knew what? Do I have something to be worried about?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Layla: If I say no to my boss, I'll be fired. I know this seems crazy and irrational, but that's the business I'm in. Steffen is a genius and he gave me a huge break. This is why I'm in Paris. This is my shot. Do you want me to miss it?
Cristian: I want you to have everything you want, but I have to know if that includes me.
Rex: Okay, how about this? I take Shane to Moe and Noelle's for a week and I meet Gigi at the airport with a dozen roses and a banana mango smoothie. It's her favorite.
Kelly: Okay. Just wait on the big move, okay? It's gonna take a while for Gigi to get over this, you know? Cool your jets there, cowboy.
Rex: My jets are practically frozen. This isn't about my jets.
Kelly: Okay.
Rex: I feel bad. I know what it's like when Adriana gets in your business.
Kelly: Gigi is gonna get over it, okay?
Rex: Let's hope.
Kelly: So you've really been jet-less?
Rex: Oh, yeah. Jet-free.
Kelly: Not even--
Rex: I'm not saying anything else. I'm sure you can understand why.
Kelly: Well, you know what? If it makes you feel any better...I bet it's been even longer for me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adriana: Are you mad that Rex told me you two are having a dry spell? That's nothing.
Gigi: Compared to what? What else did he tell you about me?
Adriana: He was very loyal.
Gigi: Never mind. I don't want to talk to you about him.
Adriana: Listen, if it upsets you, then just tell Rex not to come to me.
Gigi: He did not come to you. He-- I took care of it.
Adriana: Is that why you were yelling on the phone just now?
[Adriana laughs]
Adriana: Oh, Gigi. You two are gonna have a long, cold winter.
Gigi: I know it's not my turn, but that's too bad.
Adriana: Turn for what?
Gigi: That.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: Did you just tell me about your sex life?
Kelly: What sex life? Oh, okay. Don't you feel better now?
Rex: How long has it been?
Kelly: A while.
Rex: Okay, what's a while? Like, 8 days?
Kelly: You know, it's really not been a priority in my life. If you ask Dorian, that's my problem.
Rex: You ask Dorian?
Kelly: No, I don't. She tells me voluntarily, at length.
Rex: I mean, come on, how long? Dorian knows. I'm not going to be as pushy as she is.
Kelly: This is not comfortable.
Rex: You just saw me naked, again. It'll be a lot easier than that.
Kelly: Do you think I'm tightly wound?
Rex: No--yes. What?
Kelly: Dorian hired a man to work out all my kinks.
Rex: She bought you a hooker?
Kelly: No! She bought me a masseur.
Rex: A masseur?
Kelly: All right, yeah, he was totally a hooker.
Rex: Hmm. Makes you wonder who else Dorian has in her address book. Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gigi: Don't get up. Don't get up! I'll put you right back!
Adriana: You trash!
Gigi: I will put you right back!
Adriana: Oh, bring it!
Cristian: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Adriana: I don't understand what is wrong with her!
Gigi: Please!
Layla: Let it go.
Gigi: You don't fool anyone, Adriana!
Cristian: Gigi, please.
Gigi: I'm sorry, but your cousin had it coming.
Layla: Can I get some ice? We need to put ice on that now.
Adriana: Yeah, right after I cut a chunk out of Gigi's hair.
Layla: Adriana!
Adriana: What? It'd be an improvement.
Layla: Please, stop. Cris and I have had enough drama for tonight.
Adriana: Layla, it is one weekend. You'll go to Llanview next month to make up for leaving now. You did tell him you're going to Milan?
Layla: I think I have to stay.
Adriana: Oh. Okay.
Layla: So what should I tell Steffen?
Adriana: The truth. Your boyfriend doesn't understand your career, so you had to sacrifice the debut of a new line at the Milan show for a dinner. Your career in Paris will be over, but hey, you can always check out the fashions at L.P.D.
Cristian: Hey, we'd better go if we're going to make our reservation.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eddie: Well...can't say the years have been kind to you.
Inez: What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in jail.
Eddie: Jail is for criminals, and the great state of Ohio figured out that I wasn't one, so I am here to visit my kids.
Inez: Visit? You're not living here?
Eddie: Well...
Inez: Bobby?
Ford: Eddie's going to be, um--ahem--staying with us for a little while.
Eddie: That's right.
Nate: ""Eddie""? That's your name?
Eddie: Yeah, Eddie Ford, husband number one. You must be boyfriend number too high to count.
Nate: What?
Eddie: If you haven't figured it out, sweetheart, your woman's a slut.
Nate: Hey, you don't talk--
Eddie: Geez, Inez, look at this boy. What, are you robbing the cradle now?
Inez: Nate is our son!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Langston: Hey, you want to do something like go for a walk or something?
Markko: I have to pack. I got to get back to UCLA.
Langston: But I thought you were here.
Markko: Well, my dad's back on his feet again and, I mean, I only stuck around because of Starr and Hope, you know? I have, like, half the semester to make up.
Langston: Right. You got to get back to your--to your life.
Markko: Yeah. It's--it's time to go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cole: Hey, baby girl. Hi. Ah, you smell like your mommy. Did you get into her perfume, huh? Hey...daddy's going to have to go away for a little while and he doesn't want to. He would never, ever leave you. But you know, when I come back, I'm going to be a little older, and you're probably going to be a little angry at me. Oh, I swear...I swear I will do everything I can to make it up to you. I swear that you're going to have the daddy you deserve.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Natalie: I had the amnio... because I wanted to make sure that our baby was all right.
John: Is there some reason you think it isn't?
Natalie: No. No, it's just--I mean, look at you.
John: Excuse me? What?
Natalie: I mean, I had a test--a simple test that millions of women have, no problem, and you're so upset.
John: Because you didn't tell me.
Natalie: Because you lost a baby and you're--you're scared of losing another one and I didn't want you to worry.
John: No. Forget that. Forget that. Leave that out of it. I am always going to worry about you guys. All right? But shutting me out is only going to make things worse. We're supposed to be partners here in this. You know, a team. You understand that?
Natalie: Can we have uniforms?
John: Everything go okay?
Natalie: Fine.
John: Next time, I'd like to be there.
Natalie: Definitely.
John: When do you get the results of the test?
Natalie: Soon.
John: Soon?
John: Yeah.
John: Okay.
[Natalie sniffles]
John: Do we have any reason to worry?
Natalie: I guess everyone has a little reason to.
John: Look, I... I'll pick Marty up. I'm taking Cole to Statesville myself and I told her she could ride along.
Natalie: That's good of you.
John: Yeah. The least I could do. You going to be okay?
Natalie: Yeah.
John: Yeah? Okay. Hold off on those uniforms, okay?
Natalie: No sudden moves without you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rex: I got to call Gigi, don't I?
Kelly: Yeah. You really have to just make that apology right away.
Rex: All right. I'll grovel.
Kelly: Wait a minute. You brought your phone into the steam room?
Rex: Yeah, I have a kid. It comes in handy.
Kelly: Well, you might want to give it a minute, okay? I'm still steaming here. What are you going to say? ""Hey, babe, it's me. Guess who I'm with-- Kelly. That's right. What? Oh, no, we're not naked at all. Nope.""
Rex: Okay, I'll wait.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cristian: You're going to Milan?
Layla: Come with me.
Cristian: I have to be at the conference. L.U. paid for me to be here. They're expecting me.
Layla: Just like my boss expects me to be there. It's my job. It's the kind of chance that doesn't wait around forever.
Cristian: Like me.
Layla: I'll come to Llanview as soon as the show's over.
Adriana: Our plane leaves in less than an hour.
Layla: Okay. I promise I'll make it up to you. Promise.
Adriana: Tell Rex I said...oh, never mind. I'll tell him myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eddie: My mistake. Sorry, kid.
Nate: You're him?
Inez: This is Nathaniel.
Eddie: Yeah? Natha--Na--Nathaniel? Nathaniel? Inez, you name your boys wuss names.
Inez: Nate is your son.
Nate: No.
Eddie: You could have said hell no and you would have been right, because unfortunately, your father is the garbage man, or the delivery guy--
James: Hey, stop it!
Eddie: Or the stock boy at the local grocery store--
Inez: Stop it. Stop it!
Eddie: Or Fred from customer service!
Inez: I never cheated on you! I was too terrified to move when I lived with you.
Eddie: Yeah, but you weren't too terrified to move out.
Inez: You threw me out.
Eddie: You left me with two little kids I had no idea how to raise.
Inez: You wouldn't let me anywhere near them!
Eddie: They were my boys! They were my blood.
Inez: I should have taken them to the nearest police station. I regret every minute that they had to stay with you, and I thank God every day that they survived it, but they do not have to go through that ever again. Bobby, James--
Eddie: What the hell is--
Inez: Come with me right now.
Eddie: What?
Inez: Come with me, and don't you try to stop me because you will regret it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Starr: What are you doing?
Cole: Just telling Hope a story.
Starr: About what?
Cole: Uh, about a party I went to 4 years ago.
Starr: You were my hero that night. And you have been ever since.
Cole: Well, I don't know about that. Maybe I should have left you alone.
Starr: What?
Cole: Well, I mean, all the trouble that you've had the last 4 years...well, it was because of me.
Starr: I know that there were rough times, but that's not what I remember.
Singer: Sometimes this life can seem too much yeah sometimes I feel like giving up and when I don't know how to find my strength you're right there taking hold of me sayin' together we can take on the world oh, yeah together we can do anything if we just believe together you and me I'll be the one to take your hand whenever you are down I'll always be your biggest fan and don't you ever doubt that in times of laughter times of tears you just reach out and I'll be here
Starr: [Indistinct] Times.
John: It's time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kelly: It is time to now put on a tight dress and hold up a piece of the wall at Todd and Téa's party.
Rex: You going alone?
Kelly: Well, it looks that way.
Rex: Come with me.
Kelly: Are you asking me out on a date?
Rex: I'm offering to be your escort. My rates are very reasonable.
Kelly: Oh, really? So are mine. What's Gigi going to think?
Rex: She's in Paris, royally ticked. I'm the last thing on her mind right now.
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Gigi: Will you order a bottle? I can't. That guy hates me.
Cristian: I think that's enough wine.
Gigi: How can you say that in Paris?
Cristian: No, no, I mean, that's enough wine here.
Gigi: Oh. Want to go start a fight somewhere else?
Cristian: How about dinner at the top of the Eiffel tower? I still have reservations.
Gigi: For you and Layla.
Cristian: It's a gorgeous city. Why waste it? To la tour Eiffel.
Gigi: La tour E...whatever.
Cristian: Let's go.
Gigi: All right.
Waiter: Pauvre Rex. Cette relation est definitivement condamnee.
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Langston: Wait, hold on. Um... I almost forgot. That's the key to your house.
Markko: I can't believe you still have that. When your uncle was going to take you away to Columbia...
Langston: You wanted to make sure that I'd always have a place to come back to. I don't think your parents would really want to have me around there now.
Markko: Well, keep it, anyway, as a reminder.
Langston: Here. I'll never forget.
Markko: Good-bye...Lang.
Langston: Good-bye, Markko.
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Eddie: Tell me something, Inez. You got 3 car seats big enough for your babies?
Nate: Do not make fun of her.
Eddie: They are grown men, Inez.
Inez: You guys don't even have to bring your stuff. We'll just--we'll send someone to come get it.
Eddie: Hey, listen, I am a guest in this place. I am welcome, you are not.
Ford: He's right.
Eddie: Hmm.
Ford: Get out.
James: You guys, come on. You guys really should go. Let's just go. Come on. Just go.
Eddie: What? Call next time.
Nate: Are you okay?
Inez: Are you?
Ford: You guys really need to stay away.
Inez: No, just leave with me right now.
James: We can't.
Ford: One word from Eddie to the cops in Ohio and James gets locked up. We have to stay here. So does he.
Inez: I'll talk to Bo...
Ford: Don't.
Inez: And he will sort this all out.
Ford: Don't.
James: We know how to handle him, okay?
Ford: You stay away.
Inez: But I can't. He came after you, he came after me, and this time, he's going to realize that he bit off more than he can chew.
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Brody: How did it go?
Natalie: I don't know. I mean, I think I explained it all away. We were joking by the time he left.
Brody: So you two are okay?
Natalie: Just okay.
Brody: I'm sorry.
Natalie: Well, nothing is going to change this--not until I know for sure that this is John's baby.
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John: It's okay. It's okay.
Cole: Well, um...I don't know how to do this.
Starr: We will make it.
Cole: Yeah, I know I'll make it, as long as I know that you are happy. That's all I ask is, pro--Starr, promise me that you'll be okay.
Starr: I can't.
Cole: Starr, don't let me ruin your life. Just keep shining, okay?
John: Here's your daddy.
Cole: All right, I'm ready.
Starr: I love you, too.","Kelly accidentally goes into the men's steam room and the door sticks, leaving her trapped inside alone with Rex. Rex confides to Kelly that he mentioned to Adrianna that he and Gigi aren't having sex and that Adrianna told Gigi about it. Rex and Kelly decide to go to Todd & Tea's party together since neither of them has dates. In Paris, Adrianna chides Gigi about her dry spell. Gigi punches Adrianna. Adrianna tells Layla and Cris that she and Layla have to go to Milan tonight. Cris invites Gigi to go to dinner with him since he has reservations and Layla won't be able to go.",summ_screen
"Whitney: Ooh, I feel the weather changing
singers: Baby it ain't been this bad
whitney: Ooh it ain't been this bad this bad in years
chad: That was off the hook, whitney!
Whitney: Really, chad?
Chad: Baby, we're going to have your demo gegether in no time. I tell you what, beyonce and ashanti better watch out because miss whitney russell is on her way.
Whitney: Yeah, yeah, I can't wait.
Chad: Baby, be straight with me -- are you serious about leaving tennis for singing? Because your father thinks everything's back to the way it was before we left L.A. If you bail on his dreams for you again --
whitney: Yeah, I know. I know, he's going to go crazy. But you know what, if I tell my father what's going on with my mother and julian --
chad: All hell's going to break loose.
Whitney: Yeah, so whatever happens, I have to feel guilty. I lose either way.
Chad: What about your mom? I mean, she's been dead set against you singing from the get-go.
Whitney: You know what, I don't rely much care what my mother has to say because she's nothing but a liar and a tramp.
Liz: Oh, eve. Look at you. You look positively horrible. Are you back on drugs? Or is it that being julian's whore again is cutting into your beauty sleep?
Eve: I'm not having an affair with julian, and you know it.
Liz: Oh, yes, that's right, it's all in the past, right -- the booze, the drugs, the wanton sex. But whitney doesn't know that, does she? She thinks you and julian are lovers. And why shouldn't she? Every time she turns around, poor thing, there you are in julian's arms.
Eve: God, could you just please go away and leave me alone?
Liz: Oh, don't worry about me, sister dear, I will leave you alone. But will whitney? She's been on the brink of telling T.C. About you and julian for a while now. How long do you think she'll keep your secret, eve? How long before she unburdens herself to her father and blows your lie of a life straight to hell?
Gwen: So how'd it go?
Rebecca: Oh, no, no, never mind that. Did you lay some more groundwork for the two of you to adopt theresa's son?
Gwen: Well, I spoke to ethan about how long it can take to adopt and that once a couple does find a child that they might not bond with them emotionally.
Rebecca: Oh, two very good points.
Gwen: Indeed. And then I had little ethan brought down to play with ethan.
Rebecca: Oh, a man and a child who obviously adore one another. Oh, good work, gwennie.
Gwen: Mm-hmm. So what about you? Everything going according to plan?
Rebecca: Oh, see, I got pilar and miguel fired from the cannery, and then I talked to julian, who spoke to the mayor, who got luis suspended from the police force without pay.
Gwen: Mom, I just really hate that the rest of theresa's family has to suffer. They didn't do anything.
Rebecca: Por favor, mija. Now, you have to keep your eye on the prize. I mean, do you want to save your marriage? Do you want to give ethan a family? Do you want to adopt theresa's son as your own? Then you have to stick with the plan.
Theresa: It's rebecca. She's the one behind you both being fired. I mean, why else would the foreman come here to tell you in person?
Luis: Theresa's right. Alistair or rebecca must be behind this. I mean, why else would he just come here and fire the both of you out of the blue? I'll bet they're behind me being suspended as well.
Pilar: Well, alistair said as much to you at the hospital.
Luis: Oh, I just played right into his hands by firing my gun at the psych ward.
Miguel: We were worried about being tight on money when you told us that chief bennett suspended you. What are we going to do now?
Pilar: We have faith, that's what, mijo.
Miguel: Faith doesn't the bills, mama. We've got to have jobs to make money. And if theresa's right and the cranes are putting the screws to us, I mean, they can make sure we never work in harmony again, or anywhere else, for that matter. We won't have enough money to get by. We could lose everything.
Singer: I would hold the hand of the one who could lead me places and kiss the lips of the one who could sing so sweet and i would fly on the wings of the bird I knew could take me highest breathe in, breathe out you keep me alive you are the fire burning inside of me you are my passion for life
chad: Whitney, you have to get real, all right? Be honest with me and yourself about wanting to sing. Do it for you, not because you want to punish your mom for whatever she has going on with julian crane.
Whitney: Ok, look, I admit, yeah, I am angry with my mother, but this has nothing to do with me trying to get back at her. I've dreamed of becoming a singer my whole life. You know, I used to stand in front of the mirror with a hairbrush, lip-synching to whitney houston, diana ross, for goodness sake. You know, if my father hadn't gotten me involved in tennis and if my mother wasn't so anti-music, I would've tried to become a singer a long time ago.
Chad: All right.
Whitney: Ok.
Chad: Then let's make it happen.
Whitney: All right.
Chad: Ok.
Whitney: The sooner we get my demo done, the better. So come on, what other songs you got for me to sing?
Eve: Is whitney in there? She telling T.C. About julian and me?
Liz: No, she hasn't returned.
Eve: Thank god. She may hate me, but at least her life is back on track. T.C.'S coaching her in tennis again, he's going to get her ranking upanand she's going to turn pro soon. She's going to have a wonderful, successful life, unlike her bitter aunt liz, who's still mired in the muck of revenge.
Liz: I wouldn't be so confident if I were you, eve. After all, she's your daughter. You know what they say about history repeating itself.
Eve: Oh, cut the crap, liz. I'm going in to spend time with my husband.
Liz: You better enjoy it while you can, eve, because you've just given me an idea to destroy your family even sooner than I thought possible.
Pilar: If we pull together and are careful with our money, we can manage.
Miguel: Well, I know how I can help cut back. I'll drop out of college.
Pilar: No, that is absolutely out of the question.
Theresa: Miguel, mama's right, we're not going to let you sacrifice your future or your child'S.
Miguel: Yeah, but you guys are going to have to work so much harder just to pay my tuition.
Luis: We don't care. You're going to be the first lopez fitzgerald to graduate from college, and that's all there is to it.
Miguel: I just hate that I got you all in a bigger jam because of my mistake, getting kay pregnant.
Luis: Miguel, you have a beautiful daughter. You think about what that's like to hold her in your arms.
Miguel: It's awesome.
Pilar: Go see maria, mijo, hmm? It'll make you feel better.
Miguel: I would, but I should stay and help you guys figure ou what we're going to do.
Luis: Hey, let us take care of it, ok? Go see your baby.
Miguel: Ok. I guess I should tell kay what happened. See you later, ok?
Luis: Ok.
Miguel: Thanks for understanding.
Luis: Miguel stays in college no matter what. I don't care if we have to live on bread and water.
Pilar: And speaking of food, I should get dinner started. Maybe it'll help me clear my head and I can think of what to do.
Luis: That's a good idea. You know, I've got a friend who's got a security company. Maybe he's got a job for me. That's if alistair hasn't blacklisted me.
Theresa: Well, I'm going to use the video hookup that fox gave me to check on my baby.
Theresa: Oh. He's taking a nap.
Theresa: What the --
rebecca: Nap's over, brat boy. Wake up.
Theresa: Oh, god. Oh, no, rebecca's starting in on little ethan again.
Rebecca: Wake up, you little bastard. You've got work to do.
Theresa: Damn you! Rebecca, leave my son alone!
Rebecca: Oh. Get up out of there, you lazy, good-for-nothing little rugrat! I'm going to teach you to keep me waiting. Now don't you start crying. I told you I need some firewood! I don't care if the logs are too heavy and they have splinters. You get up, get off your butt, and get me some firewood! Or you know what -- I'm going to use you for firewood. Ugh! Now, see what happens to slowpokes? Now, move it! Come on!
Rebecca: You want a spanking?
Wally: You know I do, becks. Got my special paddles down in the car.
Rebecca: Oh, wally. First you've got to give me a hug. Oh, honey. It is so good to see you. How long has it been?
Wally: Since the last time the circus blew through town.
Rebecca: Hmm. If that trapeze could talk.
Wally: Mm-hmm, we sure had fun that night, didn't we, red?
Rebecca: Hmm, yes, we certainly did, and we will again. Oh, just don't forget to bring the donkey and big wally.
Wally: I never leave home without him.
Rebecca: Wally, you are proof that good things come in small packages.
Wally: Call me.
Rebecca: Oh, I will. And thank you so much. You were so great as little ethan. Well, now I have to go act like I've never seen that camera before.
Wally: Talk about the greatest show on earth. Hmm.
Theresa: Where'd they go? What is rebecca doing to him?
Rebecca: Little ethan keeps this room such a mess! Well, maybe if I bt t him with his toys, then I'll put -- what's this? Oh. Oh. Is this a camera? Oh. Who would put a camera in here? Alistair? No. Theresa.
[Rebecca chuckles]
Rebecca: Oh, theresa, I hope you saw what just happened, because it is going to get worse for little ethan. Much worse.
Theresa: No.
Rebecca: And you're not going to be able to do anything to stop it.
Theresa: No. No! Please, no!
kay: I didn't know you were coming by.
Miguel: I wanted to spend some time with maria.
Kay: Oh, I just put her down for a nap. I'm sorry. Hey, are you all right?
Miguel: No, I'm not.
Kay: Why, what happened?
Tabitha: I stst my job at the cannery. Mama and I were both fired.
Kay: What?
Miguel: Theresa and luis think that rebecca or alistair had something to do with it.
Kay: Oh, miguel, I am so sorry. I know, I know how hard you worked to provide for maria and me.
Miguel: Yeah, only now I've let you both down.
Kay: Oh, no. No, you haven'T. Ok, miguel, you are a wonderful man. You're a wonderful father. Ok, don't feel bad. And don't worry. As long as we stick together, you and maria and I, we'll be ok, ok?
Tabitha: Slowly but surely wins the race, kay, and you're closing in on the big prize -- miguel.
Pilar: Well, I started dinner. We're having the last free fish from the cann-- theresa, que pasa?
Theresa: Mama, I was using the internet hookup that fox gave me for christmas and, well, I just saw rebecca yelling and screaming at little ethan to get her firewood!
Pilar: What?
Theresa: Yeah. Yeah. And -- and then she started hitting him because he wasn't moving fast enough.
Pilar: That vicious woman. I should've buried her alive when I had the chance.
Theresa: Mama, what do I do? What do I do? Because she's torturing him right now.
Pilar: Call -- call the child protective services right now. Have them go to the mansion and check on little ethan. Go ahead.
Theresa: Hello. Yes, this is theresa lopez fitzgerald. My son, ethan, is currently in the custody of julian, his father, at the crane mansion. I was using an internet hookup to check on my son, and julian's wife, rebecca, she was hitting my son. Could you please send someone over there to check on him? Thank you. Ok. All right. They said they're going to send someone right over.
Pilar: Ok. Look, luis is coming. Do me a favor, don't mention what rebecca did to your brother or he'll just want to go to the mansion and create a big fuss and he'll just wind up tttting arrested.
Luis: Oh.
Pilar: Did you, uh -- well, was your friend able to help you find work?
Luis: No. He said to check back in, like, a month and maybe he'd have something then.
Pilar: All right, well, don't be discouraged, mijo. You'll find something. We all will. Meanwhile, theresita still has her job at the book cafe.
Luis: Even so, I just feel like our situation is the same with me and sheridan. It's like we're helpless. It's like someone else is pulling the strings. It's like everything's out of our control.
Gwen: I know that look. What horrible thing have you done to theresa now?
Rebecca: Let's just say that I have driven another nail into her coffin. But right now, I want to talk to ethan. You see, he doesn't know it yet, but he's the one that's going to bury her. Um, gwen, could you take little ethan to the nursery? I want to have a word with your handsome husband.
Gwen: Sure. Hey, buddy, what do you say we go to the kitchen and have a snack?
Little ethan: Ok, aunt gwen.
Gwen: Great! Let's go! Whoa!
Ethan: See you, buddy. Ok, what is it you want to talk to me about?
Rebecca: Well, actually, it's about crane industries. And since you are a crane lawyer, I want you to do something for me.
Ethan: Well, shouldn't you run that by julian first?
Rebecca: Oh, already did. He signed off on it.
Ethan: Ok. What is it you want me to do?
Rebecca: Well, you see, there's this house on a property that crane industries owns, and I want to knock it down so I can put a park there.
Ethan: I didn't know you were so philanthropic.
Rebecca: Well, I want to do something nice for the community, well, and I can't do it until I get the property back.
Ethan: Well, what's the problem?
Rebecca: Squatters. There's squatters living in that house, and I want you to evict them.
Ethan: Well, I'd hate to kick anybody out of their own house.
Rebecca: Well, actually, it isn't their house. You see, it's owned by crane industries, therefore, it belongs to the cranes, and since I am mrs. Julian crane, it belongs to me. So I want you to evict them. I mean, these people who are living there are the lowest of the lows. I mean, they don't even work, and two of them have been in trouble with the law.
Ethan: All right, well, that does make a difference. Ok. And I guess a park would be good for the community, so just tell me where the property is and I'll evict them.
Rebecca: Oh, excuse me.
Ethan: Sure. Ahem. Rebecca, this is pilar's house.
Rebecca: Mm-hmm. Well, it seems the senora is a squatter, and I want her and her entire immigrant family thrown out of that house immediately.
singer: You are my passion for life
singers: Baby it ain't been this bad
whitney: Baby, it ain't been this bad in years singer baby it ain't been this bad
whitney: Ooh, I feel the weather changing
singers: Baby it ain't been this bad
whitney: Ooh it ain't been this bad this bad in years
liz: Oh, whitney. That was amazing.
Whitney: Oh, thank you very much. What brings you by?
Liz: Oh, well, I am hoping that I can get you and chad to do something for me at the blue note.
Chad: So you rebuilt it?
Liz: Yeah, while you were in los angeles.
Chad: Well, that's great. So what do you want us to do?
Liz: Why don't you come with me to the club? I'll tell you all about it.
Whitney: Ok. Why don't we go get our coats?
Chad: Yeah.
Liz: Great.
Liz's voice: Eve will die when she finds out what I've got planned for you, whitney.
T.C.: I saw you outside talking to liz. Is everything ok?
Eve: Oh, we were just talking about whitney. Liz says that she left soon after I did.
T.C.: Yeah, honey. I'm really worried about whitney, you know, everything that's been going on. You know, so I wt online and tried to do some research to find out why she's acting this way if she's not on drugs, and you both said that she isn'T.
Eve: Well, what did you find out?
T.C.: Well, basically, I found out that a young woman who has -- who has had some type of, you know, emotional upheaval, it's usually triggered by someone that she was involved with or very close with that let them down, I mean, just like whitney. I put together all the evidence, and it's pretty obvious to me who disappointed our daughter.
Eve: Who?
T.C.: I think you know, eve. I think you know who had all of whitney's love and trust and shattered it.
Ethan: Rebecca, you can't evict pilar and her family from their he!
Rebecca: Well, technically, it's not their home. You see, casa cucaracha is part of the crane empire. If you remember, theresa replaced the house after it burned down in a fire, and since she signed the checks as mrs. Julian crane, even though she really wasn't, well, she defrauded the crane empire.
Ethan: She didn't know that she wasn't really julian's wife. No one knew the marriage was a hoax.
Rebecca: That is irrelevant. She still defrauded the crane empire. And crane industries has a lien on that house and all of its contents. So unless the lopez fitzgeralds can pay off that lien in full immediately, you have to evict them.
Ethan: Rebecca, come on. You know that pilar's family doesn't have the kind of money to pay a lien off like this.
Rebecca: Then you have to evict them.
Ethan: No! No, I won't do it. And you know what, I'm going to make sure that no one at crane legal does it, either.
Rebecca: Ok, fine. Ethan, I didn't want to have to do this, but you are forcing me. You see, if you do not evict the lopez fitzgeralds from that house, well, then -- well, you're being negligent as a crane employee, and then I'm going to have to fire your ass. And then I'm going to have to tell gwen why, which is because you have once again chosen theresa over her.
Ethan: That's not fair.
Rebecca: What's not fair is that your child with gwen is dead. Why? Because theresa threw herself at you in los angeles. Gwen found out, they fought, gwen lost the baby, and now she can never have another one. She is barren. So do you not dare to talk to me about what is fair.
Ethan: What happened wasn't entirely theresa's fault. I'm to blame for that, too.
Rebecca: Good. All the more reason for you to atone for your indiscretion. So, ethan, what are you going to do? Are you going to evict the lopez fitzgeralds, or do I have to tell gwen that you are once again choosing theresa over her? It's your choice. I mean, either you prove your love for my daughter or you prove that you are, once again, still in love with that bitch theresa by defying me.
Gwen: What is going on here? Americans became daily casualties on these iraqi streets. One canadian stayed behind. These gentlemen are iraqi police. They have stopped us in traffic. Will he have his regrets? Fallujah. Haven of hatred. Tonight's global national.#8
kay: Here, have some tea.
Miguel: Thanks.
Miguel: I don't know what I'going to do, kay. The cranes control most of harmony. What if they want to keep me from getting another job?
Kay: Ok, there's no reason to think that the cranes will blacklist you. And you know what, if they do, then I can get a job to help you pay for college and with maria's expenses.
Miguel: No, kay, I can't let you do that. You have enough on you with taking care of maria.
Kay: Ok, well, how about this -- until you get another job, you can just come here and you can take care of maria while I work. You know, that way we both have money coming in.
Miguel: Y, you're amazing.
Kay: Well, it's not rocket science. I mean, if you can't work, then I can.
Miguel: No, it's not that. It's you. You know, I've never known you to be someone that I could lean on when I needed help. I come here, I dump this giant mess on you, and instead of freaking out, you're being positive and supportive. Exactly what I needed.
Kay: Well, I've always been here for you. You just never noticed it before.
Miguel: I'm sorry. But I notice it now, and I'll never forget it.
Tabitha: I'd be smiling, too, if I were you, kay. You're one step closer to being mrs. Miguel lopez fitzgerald.
Gwen: What's going on here?
Rebecca: Well, I asked ethan to do something for me, and, ethan, are you going to do it or do we need to discuss this a little further? Oh, maybe you'd like to know how gwen feels about the matter.
Ethan: No. No, there's noeeeed to bother gwen with crane business. I'll take care of it.
Rebecca: Good. The sooner, the better.
Rebecca: Oh, ethan? Don't get any ideas about trying to help the lopez fitzgeralds, unless it's to get them some visas to go back to the old country.
Ethan: Well, maybe my being the one to tell them that they're evicted, maybe that'll soften the blow a little bit.
Rebecca: Well, good. That's great. Just throw them out of the house.
Gwen: What's going on? Ethan did not look happy at all right now.
Rebecca: Well, it really doesn't matter whether he's happy or not because in the long run, he is going to thank me for giving him such a wonderful little family with you and little ethan.
Gwen: Where are you going? What's going on?
Rebecca: Oh, well, I want to go over to pilar's so I can eavesdrop. I want to be there when ethan delivers the news.
Gwen: What news, mother?
Rebecca: Ethan is going to evict the lopez fitzgeralds from the home that crane money paid for.
Gwen: What?
Rebecca: Well, it's all part of the plan. I cannot wait to see the look on theresa's face when she realizes that she is going to be kicked out of her own home.
T.C.: All of this research confirms it. Chad is the one that let whitney down.
T.C.: Our daughter went to L.A., Got engaged to this punk who promised to give her a magical life. He promised that he would produce songs that she would sing, but none of that happened. Then whitney finds out that this boy is married. Married to some woman who is so crazy enough that she wants to get him back, that she wants to kill whitney to do so. Whitney is only lashing out at you, sweetheart, because she feels that she has lost everything that you have. You have a career, you have a husband, and you have a great family. Now, whitney feels that she's a failure because -- because, honey, you're so pf fect.
Eve: T.C., Honey, I wish you would stop saying that I'm perfect, because god knows I am far, far from perfect.
T.C.: Sweetheart, you have done everything to set a perfect life for them, to show them what a woman should live like. No, whitney is angry with chad. She's disappointed in him now that she feels that she can get this relationship back on track. Now, whitney feels bad because you supported her going to L.A. With chad.
Eve: You know, T.C., That was a very difficult time for us, for our whole family, and if anything good came out of it, it's that whitney realized what an unsavory business the music business is and realized that it's not for her.
T.C.: Well, whitney is back on track with her tennis, and all of this music stuff is behind her. It's just a phase and it'll come to an end.
Eve: Except now that whitney is back with chad, what if she -- what if she decides that she wants to sing again? What if she does want to go back into the music business, with its temptation for -- for drugs and alcohol and casual sex?
T.C.: Well, chad is trying to win her back somehow, and maybe he'll use stardom to try to do it.
Eve: Well, whatever the reason, we can't let this happen, T.C. We can't let her get back into the music business. It would destroy our daughter, and we cannot let that happen.
Whitney: Wow, liz, this place -- it looks great. I mean, it looks exactly like it did before the fire.
Liz: Well, thank you. Since julian admitted to accidentally setting the fire, he spared no expense in helping me rebuild.
Whitney: Can we not talk about julian, please? I mean, it's just that, you know, he and rebecca are making theresa's life miserable by taking custody of little ethan and --
liz: Yeah, of course.
Whitney: Yeah.
Chad: So, liz, what do you need help with?
Liz: Well, I need to fill a full-time position, and I thought whitney would be perfect.
Whitney: Oh. Well, yeah, I mean, I guess I would make a good waitress.
Liz: No, no, no, whitney. I don't want to hire you as a waitress. I want to hire you as a singer.
Whitney: What? Oh, my god. Liz, I mean, you can't be serious, right?
Liz: Oh, yes, I am. The singer I booked canceled, so I need to find a replacement. And since it's such short notice, I need to find someone locally, and, of course, I thought of you. So what do you say, whitney? Will you sing for your supper at my club?
Theresa: Hello? Hello?
Pilar: Que paso?
Theresa: They hung up, mama. They don't believe me. They said they sent someone over to check on little ethan and he was fine.
Pilar: Well, I'm sure they wouldn't lie, mija.
Theresa: No, mama, rebecca's probably bribing them.
Pilar: Look, as soon as we work out a budget with luis, I will call the mansion and see if phyllis knows anything, ok?
Luis: All right. Been adding up the bills. Well, the good news is if we add my last check with what you and miguel are still owed from the cannery, we can pay next month's mortgage. Everything else besides that's just going to have to wait till we find work -- hopefully soon.
Pilar: Well, we still have a roof over our heads, huh?
Theresa: Yes.
[Knock on door]
Pilar: Ethan. What brings you by?
Ethan: Can I come in?
Pilar: Of course.
Ethan: Thank you.
Luis: Hey, ethan. Why do you look so down? Hey, listen, if you came by to tell me that the judge isn't going to hear my review of procedure case against dr. Ackland, don't you worry about it. Sheridan's already out of the psych ward.
Ethan: No, um -- that's not why I'merere.
Rebecca: Can't wait to see how theresa reacts when she finds out that she's being evicted.
Luis: So why are you here? What's going on?
Whitney: You want me to sing here at your club?
Liz: Yes, whitney, I do.
Chad: I say go for it, baby. You have an amazing voice.
Whitney: Look, chad, I don't know. Anyway, what am I going to sing?
Chad: Come on, you know all kinds of songs. Between a few standards and stuff I wrote, we've got plenty of material. Hey, you can do it, whitney. I know you can.
Liz: It pays, too.
Whitney: You know, I really am -- I'm tempted, but, you know, recording a demo with chad is one thing, but if I sing in public, it's just --
liz: Yes. I understand, whitney. I mean, your mother will probably be furious, just like she was last time, and given the tension between the two of you right now, I'm sure you don't want to do anything to upset her.
Whitney: You know what, I don't give a damn what my mother says. I'll do it. I'm going to take the job, liz. I'm going to sing here at the blue note.
Chad: This is great. You know, a gig at the blue note is going to change your whole life.
Liz: Chad, you have no idea how right you are.
Liz's voice: I can't wait till eve finds out that her daughter is following in her same sordid footsteps.
[Maria cries]
Kay: Oh, maria must be hungry from her nap. I'm going to go feed her.
Miguel: No, kay. Let me take care of maria.
Kay: Really?
Miguel: Well, if you're going to be getting a job, I need to start taking care of maria more.
Tabitha: Kay, kay, I've been tuned in to you and miguel, and I must congratulate you. I think it's entirely possible that you will be the bod's bride.
Kay: Yeah, and without help from the dark side.
Tabitha: Oh, it was huge that miguel came here today. The lad had horrible news, and who did he want to talk to, who did he want to share his pain with? You, kay! He wanted to take comfort from you and not charity.
Kay: I know, I know, I know. Oh, and it's so amazing. Oh, I love him. I love him so much. And -- and I think he's starting to love me.
Luis: So, ethan, what's going on? Why are you here?
Theresa: Is it about little ethan? Because I know what's going on over there.
Ethan: No. No, it's not about little ethan.
Rebecca: Actually, theresa, it is about your son. I am setting the stage to take him away from you permanently.
Ethan: Um -- I -- I came to give you this.
Luis: What's this?
Ethan: It's an eviction notice.
Luis: What?
Theresa: No.
Pilar: You can't be serious.
Ethan: I -- I am so sorry, but if the lopez fitzgerald family doesn't come up with the money to pay off the lien that crane industries has on this house, you'll be evicted.
Rebecca: Payback is a bitch, theresa. Oh. Su casa es mi casa.","Theresa is watching little Ethan on the video camera and sees Rebecca abusing her son again. It is not little Ethan, but a circus midget that Rebecca hired to play the part. Theresa calls Child Protective Services, but there is nothing wrong with little Ethan. When she calls back to check on him, they hang up on her. Whitney agrees to perform at the Blue Note as a singer. Liz has it all set up to further her plans to destroy Eve and break up her marriage.",summ_screen
"T.C.: Eve? I hope she's not still at work.
T.C.: I am so proud of my little girl, I could burst.
[T.C. Laughs]
T.C.: Yes, I'd like to speak to Dr. Eve Russell, please. Yeah, tell her it's her husband.
Eve: T.C.?
T.C.: Sweetheart, you're still there? You won't believe what I brought home with me today.
Eve: Tell me.
T.C.: Whitney's latest tennis trophy. It's the biggest one yet. Honey, are you on your way?
Eve: Not for a while yet, I'm afraid.
T.C.: Damn, sweetheart, not again.
Eve: Honey, it's Sheridan. There was a fire, and she was trapped under a beam for far too long and almost died of smoke inhalation. She's not out of the woods yet, so I'm going to stay here and keep an eye on her.
T.C.: Honey, you said that you would be home on time.
Eve: Oh. I'm sorry, honey. But I would have had to be here for Antonio, anyway.
T.C.: Aren't there any other competent doctors at that hospital, Eve? Why is everything always left up to you?
Eve: Well, you know how short-staffed we are. Besides, Antonio and Sheridan are our friends.
T.C.: Yeah, honey, I miss you. I guess I'll work on Whitney's tennis schedule and then just turn in early.
Liz: Oh, T.C., I don't think you'll be turning in as early as you think -- unless it's with me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: Why can't I just go in and sit with her?
Nurse: You have to wait until Dr. Russell gives her ok.
Beth: Luis, you've got to try and calm down.
Luis: How am I supposed to calm down when someone just tried to kill us?
Hank: Luis, we'll find out who did this sooner or later.
Luis: She can't die, Hank. She can't.
Beth: Die, Sheridan, die.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nurse: Good, you're awake.
Antonio: Yeah. Yeah. Can you do me a favor? Can you hand me the phone so I can call home? Make sure that my wife got home safe. My brother was going to take her home.
Nurse: I'm afraid that won't be possible.
Antonio: Why? Am I not allowed to give her a goodnight kiss over the telephone?
Nurse: Well, it's -- it's just that it's late and -- and it's --
Antonio: That's ok. It's ok. She won't mind if I wake her up. Just let me see the phone real quick.
Nurse: Uh --
Antonio: Is there a problem or --
Nurse: Well, I wanted Dr. Russell to be the one to tell you this, but --
Antonio: To tell me what?
Nurse: Well, there was a fire at her home tonight.
Antonio: Is Sheridan -- is she ok? Is she all right?
Nurse: Your brother Luis was there, and he got them both out, but not before she suffered some injuries.
Antonio: Where is she?
Nurse: She's here in the hospital, but --
Antonio: What room is she in?
Nurse: You shouldn't be out of bed.
Antonio: I want to go see her. In fact, I'm going to go see her right now.
Nurse: But you don't understand. She's unconscious.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chad: I'm going to hold you to your words because I'm not letting you go again.
Whitney: I don't want you to. I want to be with you forever.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fox: You sure you wouldn't rather be playing nursie with my half brother?
Theresa: I told you, Fox, I am through making a fool of myself with Ethan. He's married to Gwen, and they're expecting a baby together. She can make sure that he's all right.
Fox: Ok.
Theresa: I am going to devote the rest of my life to helping people who need me.
Fox: Hmm. Meaning all the charities you've been donating the Crane millions to?
Theresa: Exactly. Since I can't have the life that I wanted to with Ethan, I'm going to focus on my son and giving him a last name that he can be proud of.
Fox: Hey, listen, I mean, I've got no problem with you sticking it to my old man, really. I think it's great. But I think you're underestimating him and his trampy girlfriend.
Theresa: Rebecca?
Fox: Mm-hmm.
Theresa: What can she do to me?
Fox: Well, I'm not privy to the inner workings of their twisted little minds, but I wouldn't count the two of them out. I mean, she wants my father, and my father wants the crane fortune intact. You're standing in the way of their hearts' desires.
Theresa: Well, it's sweet of you to be concerned, Fox, but I'm not worried. I'm Mrs. Julian crane. Nothing can change that, no matter how hard anyone tries.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Put the gun away. We come in peace.
Tom: Yeah, right. Fits your profile to a tee, Crane.
Julian: What do you mean?
Tom: You don't recognize me, Julian?
Julian: I should say not. We've certainly never met.
Tom: The Crane arrogance never ceases to amaze me. Perhaps my name will ring a bell -- Tom Joyner.
Julian: Tom -- oh, my God, not you.
Tom: Yeah, right. It's me.
Rebecca: Wait a minute. I didn't know you two knew one another.
Tom: Well, will you tell her, or shall I?
Julian: He's the biggest whistleblower in Crane industries' entire corporate history. He cost my family millions!
Rebecca: Well, I don't understand.
Tom: He says I cost him and his father millions. He cost innocent employees their pension and retirement fund and, in some cases, their lives. Time to settle the score.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Whitney: Now, are you sure you didn't get burned anywhere? Are you sure you're all right?
Chad: I'm fine, Whitney. Better than fine now that we're back together.
Whitney: I can't believe that I almost let you walk away from me. I could have lost you in that fire. How could I have been so stupid?
Chad: Hey, hey, hey, don't go knocking my best girl, now. The last thing she is is stupid. We're together now. That's all that matters.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: Thank you. Bye.
Ethan: What'd they say? Is Sheridan all right?
Gwen: Well, she's in the emergency room, and Eve is working on her right now.
Theresa: Oh, thank God.
Gwen: But there's a complication, though. She passed out as soon as they got there, and she hasn't come to.
Ethan: Why not?
Gwen: They don't know.
Ethan: Damn it. Why -- why would somebody do this to Sheridan? She does not deserve this. She has been through too much already.
Gwen: It is so unfair.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: Wait a minute. You know, what if the person who set the fire wasn't after Luis and Sheridan?
Fox: What are you talking about?
Theresa: Well, this is the Crane estate, after all. I mean, what if the arsonist just -- they didn't know who lived here and they just wanted vengeance on any Crane?
Fox: Yeah. My family's hurt enough people.
Theresa: There's an understatement. That's why I am trying to change the Crane image, so that my son will be able to hold his head high as he grows up. You know, right now, the Cranes are despised by just about everybody in Harmony.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Uh -- you're talking ancient history here. There's really no reason to get all bent out of shape. We're both reasonable men. I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement.
Tom: You stole from your own workers. You robbed them of more than just their pension and retirement fund. You robbed them of their hope, their spirit. And in some cases, they took their own lives. You're nothing but a callous murderer, Julian. You and your father have the blood of your employees on your hands.
Rebecca: Is that true, Julian?
Julian: Why rehash old business dealings when we're both here to help each other out? I have the million dollars you asked for.
Tom: Eh -- I thought that would be enough. But seeing your face again, now I'm not so sure.
Julian: Wait. Don't tell me that your arrangement with Rebecca was merely a ruse to get me here.
Rebecca: Well, you said you had incriminating information on Theresa so we could get her out of the mansion. That wasn't a lie, was it?
Tom: No, it wasn't. I have the information you need right here. Only now I see something that I want more than a million dollars -- like him dead.
Julian: My god, he's serious!
Rebecca: Oh, well -- well, maybe -- maybe I can help you change your mind.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: I don't care what Dr. Russell said. Sheridan needs me.
Luis: Thank Fod. You woke up. Sheridan, you're all right. You're going to be all right. [Sheridan coughs] I love you. I love you so much.
Antonio: What's going on?
[Sheridan coughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eve: I promise that I'll make it up to you.
T.C.: You know what? You say that all the time.
Eve: But I mean it. I mean, I'd be home right now if it wasn't for Sheridan and Antonio.
T.C.: You know, I won't say I'm not disappointed, but I understand. You know, I knew I was in for a lot of lonely nights when I married you, Eve.
Eve: Oh, I'm sorry. And I promise that I will try and get home as soon as I can.
T.C.: Yeah, I'll be here.
Eve: T.C.? wait. Have you seen Liz?
T.C.: She's probably in the garage apartment asleep by now.
Eve: Right. Ok, well, I'll see you later. I love you.
T.C.: Yeah. I love you, too, sweetheart.
Liz: Showtime.
[Liz cries]
T.C.: Who's that? Whit? Sugar bear?
T.C.: Liz -- Liz, what's wrong?
Liz: Oh, nothing. I didn't think anyone was around.
T.C.: Is there anything I can do?
Liz: No. Oh, T.C., what am I going to do?
T.C.: Liz -- Liz, what's wrong?
Liz: I can't. I don't want to think about it anymore.
T.C.: What, are you still upset about what you revealed at the Bennetts?
Liz: T.C., I never told anyone about my father, about him molesting me, until now.
T.C.: I can't imagine what you had to go through all by yourself.
Liz: At least I'm not alone anymore, T.C. I can't tell you what your friendship means to me.
T.C.: Liz, you've got it, ok? I mean, anything you need, I'm here for you, as long as you need me to be.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eve: Well, even if I don't trust Liz, I have to trust T.C. Oh, you still think that you can threaten me with my past? It's history, Liz. T.C. Is not going to leave me because of that.
Liz: I don't need to use your past, Eve. You're going to lose T.C. because your career is more important to you than he is. The man is starved for love and attention, and I am going to see that he gets it.
Nurse: Dr. Russell, your patient's regaining consciousness.
Eve: Oh. Thanks.
[Sheridan coughs]
Luis: She woke up. Sheridan woke up, and I was just so happy.
Antonio: Not as happy as I am.
Antonio: So, when were you guys going to tell me about the fire? Thank goodness the nurse told me.
Hank: We just wanted to make sure that Sheridan was out of the woods. You've been through so much already.
Antonio: I don't care about that.
[Sheridan coughs]
Antonio: Does anyone know how the fire started?
Luis: That's the thing -- looks like arson.
Antonio: Damn it. If I find out who tried to killed my bride --
[Sheridan coughs]
Eve: I think I should examine Sheridan.
Antonio: Go ahead and examine her, doctor, but I'm not going anywhere. I'm never going to leave my beautiful wife's side ever again.
[Sheridan coughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: I still don't understand how something like this could happen to the people we love.
Theresa: I'm going to go back to the mansion house. If someone has a vendetta against the Cranes, they could go after Little Ethan.
Ethan: All right, look, you should call security for some added protection, ok?
Theresa: Ok.
Gwen: Good idea, sweetheart. Let's go.
Ethan: You guys coming?
Chad: No, no, I'm taking Whitney home. It's been a long night.
Ethan: Whitney, can I talk to Chad for a second?
Whitney: Sure.
Ethan: Thanks. Looks like one good thing happened out of tonight's disaster, huh?
Chad: Yeah, I hope so. Nothing would make me happier.
Ethan: Good luck.
Theresa: I'm so glad to see the two of you back together.
Whitney: I almost lost him, Theresa. I don't even know what I would've done without him.
Theresa: The same thing that I'm going to do without the man that I love -- survive.
Whitney: Wow. Sounds like you've really given up on Ethan.
Chad: Hey, you ready?
[Theresa and Whitney giggle]
Whitney: Yeah, I'm ready. But I don't think I want to go home just yet. Can we go somewhere and be alone for a little while
Chad: Got just the place.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tom: So, what do you have in mind?
Rebecca: Oh, I don't know. Oh, my goodness. What hard, strong arms you have. I mean, how ever do you find the time to work out, what with your busy whistle blowing schedule and all?
Tom: I do what I can.
Rebecca: Hmm. Well, it's a good thing your arms are so strong because you're going to need all that strength to lift that big, fat, heavy briefcase we have with all that money we brought for you.
Tom: Is that what you meant? I thought you wanted me to use my muscles for something else.
Rebecca: Oh, I don't know. That could be arranged.
Julian: Keep your drawers on, Rebecca.
Rebecca: What? I'm just trying to help --
Julian: We're here to conduct business with Mr. Joyner, nothing more.
Tom: Not so fast, Crane. I haven't decided what I want to do with you yet.
Rebecca: Wait a minute. I don't see the problem here. I mean -- look, if you really want to help all those people that you say that Julian and his father stole money from, then why don't you take the million dollars and give it to them? I mean, if you walk away from this arrangement, then you won't be able to help.
Tom: There's another option. Maybe I could shoot him, ridding the world of a major piece of slime, and take the money anyway -- killing two birds, so to speak.
Julian: You're not helping, Rebecca.
Rebecca: Well, yeah, but then -- then you'd be a murderer and not a good guy. And, besides, I mean, then you might have to spend the rest of your life in jail, and that would be such a shame.
Tom: Yeah, but it might be worth it, ridding the world of this scum.
Rebecca: Well, yeah, just a moment's pleasure for a lifetime of regret, though. Oh, besides, it would just break my heart to think of you just rotting away in jail with all those sweaty men in those ill-fitting jump suits.
Julian: Oh, shut up, Rebecca!
Rebecca: Pookie --
Julian: Do we have a deal or not, Mr. Joyner?
Tom: Give me the money first.
Julian: What? Absolutely not. Do you think of me a complete fool? Give me the envelope containing the information on my wife Theresa first.
Tom: Not until I count each and every bill.
Julian: Well, then I am afraid, sir, we are at a stalemate.
Tom: I'm afraid, sir, you have a grave misunderstanding of the situation. You do what I tell you to do, or you've just signed your death warrant.
Julian: You don't frighten me in the least, Mr. Joyner.
Tom: Then you are a fool. I don't generally believe in violence as a solution, but in your case I'll make an exception.
Rebecca: Would you two just stop it? I mean, tom, really, Julian is not the one who got a hold of you. I am. He's just here to help me out this evening.
Tom: Irrelevant, lady. This guy is responsible for sucking the life's blood out of innocent workers, people who put their faith in crane industries to do right by them, only to be handed the shaft.
Rebecca: Oh, well, that's the old Julian. No, he would never treat his employees that way now. Look, if you don't believe me, call any major charity. I mean, really, just this week, Julian and his wife have given billions to the needy. Oh, in fact, you don't have to call anybody. I mean, it's been on every TV and radio news broadcast all day long.
Tom: I haven't heard. I never listen to radio.
Rebecca: Yeah, well, look, I'm -- I'm telling you the truth. In fact, if I were you, I would take this whole briefcase full of money now because the way the cranes are giving away their money, there may not be any left by tomorrow.
Tom: All right. Here's the deal. We'll make the exchange -- briefcase for the envelope -- on the count of three.
Julian: All right.
Tom: Oh, yeah.
Julian: One, two, three.
Rebecca: Ah! Oh! Oh! Hurry up, hurry up. I want to see how to get rid of Theresa.
Julian: Ooh -- my god, is this for real?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chad: I'm going to get you home early. I know you have a big match tomorrow, so --
Whitney: I don't care about that. I don't care about anything except being with you. Seeing you trapped behind those flames, realizing how quickly you can lose someone that you love -- life's too short to waste one precious minute away from the person that you're supposed to be with.
Chad: So I take it you don't want me to move to L.A., Take the music gig?
Whitney: No. No, I don't.
Chad: Don't worry. Wild horses couldn't pull me away. From now on, it's about me and you first. As much as I love you for worrying about how Simone's going to react when you told her about us, it's time we let the world know where we're at. No more hiding shadows. Because I can't wait for the day when I can scream from the rooftops, ""I love Whitney Russell.""
Whitney: I like the sound of that.
[Sheridan coughs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Antonio: How is she, doc?
Eve: Well, she looks fine to me, especially considering what she's endured tonight. How's your head feel?
Sheridan: I feel tired but otherwise fine.
Eve: You're one lucky woman, Sheridan. I want you to monitor her vitals and call me if there's any change. I'll be at home. Call me on my pager or cell phone.
Antonio: Thank goodness. I could've lost you. Now I know how you must've felt when I almost died.
Antonio: Luis, you saved my wife's life. I don't know how I could ever thank you enough.
Luis: I didn't do anything --
Antonio: Thanks, brother.
[Sheridan coughs]
Theresa: Is this the guard house? It's Mrs. Crane. I'd like security on the Crane grounds stepped up until we find the person or persons responsible for the fire tonight. And one more thing -- I don't want anyone allowed on or off the property until we find out who did this. Well, look who's here -- my doting husband and his live-in mistress.
Julian: I'll make that call now.
Rebecca: Yes, do that, Pookie. The sooner we use our friend's information, the better.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Liz: Well, when do you think that Eve will be home?
T.C.: Who knows? You know, the life of a doctor.
Liz: Yes, I can imagine. T.C., I owe you an apology.
T.C.: For what?
Liz: I don't usually unravel the way I did at the Bennetts. I guess it was reliving everything that happened with my father.
T.C.: Liz, you don't have to apologize, ok? I can't imagine what you went through all by yourself.
Liz: You know, I still can't get over all those things I did when I was sleepwalking. Eve seemed like she was really upset.
T.C.: No, don't -- don't worry about it. I mean, she doesn't blame you.
Liz: I hope not. I would hate for anything to interfere with our friendship. T.C., I'm so sorry to drag you into this mess I call my personal life.
T.C.: Liz, Liz, don't be silly, ok? I mean, I've become very close to you, all right? And I want to be here for you to help you if I can.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: Bro, come on. It was nothing.
Antonio: Don't be modest, Luis. You saved my wife's life. Some honeymoon, huh, babe? I promise I'll make it up to you. We'll go away somewhere romantic, somewhere where I can make love to you all day long and all night under the stars.
[Sheridan coughs]
Hank: Hang in there, buddy. It'll all be over soon.
[Sheridan coughs]
Beth: Just what I was thinking myself.
Nurse: Excuse me. Dr. Russell asked if I'd give Sheridan an injection. Oh, great, I forgot her chart. I'll be back in just a second.
Beth: Like taking candy from a baby.
Nurse: Here we go.
Nurse: Stop! Don't give her that needle!
Second Nurse: Why not?
First nurse: You left that syringe unattended when you went to find the chart.
Second nurse: I was only gone for a minute.
First nurse: You never do that, even for a second.
Second nurse: But there was nobody except for Ms. Crane's friends and family.
First nurse: Rules are rules, and they're made for a reason -- to be kept. Throw out that syringe and fill a new one.
Second nurse: Yes, ma'am.
First nurse: And, you, young man -- go back to bed. You need your rest.
Antonio: My wife almost died tonight. I don't want to leave her.
Nurse: I'm sorry, but rules --
Nurse and Antonio: Are rules.
Antonio: I know.
Antonio: I never want to be separated from the love of my life ever again.
Sheridan: I know how you feel.
Nurse: Don't push me, young man.
[Sheridan coughs]
Antonio: Ok, ok, I'm going. Just promise me one thing. Promise me that you'll bring her to my room tonight. I mean, there's no reason that we can't be roommates, right?
Nurse: I'll see what we can do.
Antonio: We're on our honeymoon, for goodness' sakes.
Nurse: I said I'll see what I can do.
Antonio: Ok. Thank you.
Nurse: Mm-hmm.
Nurse: Now what did I do with that chart?
Beth: Oh -- this one?
Nurse: Ah. Thank you. I just don't know what's wrong with me tonight. Oh, dear. I just realized that she's due for blood work down in the lab, so I need to get her down there right away.
Luis: I'll get her wheelchair.
Sheridan: No, no, I'm fine. I don't need a wheelchair.
Luis: Hey -- rules are rules.
Nurse: Ok. So why don't you-all go to the cafeteria and get some coffee while we're gone. We shouldn't be too long.
Hank: I could use a cup of Joe.
Beth: Just what I was thinking myself.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: Well, you look like the cat who swallowed the canary.
Rebecca: Yeah. Guess what Julian and I found out tonight, hmm?
Gwen: Are you sure?
Rebecca: Oh, I'd bet on it. But just to be sure, Julian's gone to confirm it.
Gwen: Oh. Well, I have to admit, I mean, life would be a lot easier without her around.
Rebecca: Mm-hmm.
Theresa: And I want to schedule a press conference here at the mansion first thing in the morning. I know it'll knock people's socks off. That's the point. Is there a problem?
Ethan: Uh -- I'm not sure. Theresa, I find it very noble what you're doing with the Crane money --
Fox: I think what my half brother is trying to say is that you might as well be painting a big red bull's-eye on your forehead.
Theresa: What are you talking about?
Fox: I'm talking about the same thing we were talking about earlier -- you're a prime target for Julian and Rebecca.
Theresa: You guys, please. I could handle those two clowns in my sleep. I know exactly what I'm doing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chad: You are so beautiful.
Whitney: I love you so much.
Chad: Sure you want to stay?
Whitney: I'm positive.
T.C.: Sweetheart, you're home early. I wasn't expecting you so soon. Hmm.
Eve: Yes, well, Sheridan regained consciousness and -- and Antonio's doing much better, so I changed my mind.
T.C.: Liz and I were sharing a little nightcap. She couldn't sleep.
Eve: I see.
T.C.: You know, Liz, you should tell Eve about all your old baggage you've been carrying around. I mean, she's a great listener. Sweetheart, your hands are freezing. I'll make you a cup of hot tea. Excuse me.
Eve: You lied about that whole incest thing, didn't you? That was just a ploy to get close to my husband.
Liz: No, I didn't. It happened just the way I said it did. And you were and are to blame.
Eve: I've apologized, Liz, now over and over again for what happened. It's very cruel of you to blame me for something that I didn't -- that I couldn't know was happening. Isn't it enough that I just feel just terrible about it? Why do you have to persist in trying to punish me for something that happened so long ago and that I didn't even do?
Liz: Because it still feels fresh and raw. And you need to know what it feels like to lose everything that you --
Eve: What? By stealing my husband? Honey, T.C. loves me. He is not going to leave me for you. Now, you have got to accept that before this whole thing just blows up in your face.
Liz: Don't worry about me, big sister. I'm not the one who's going to lose everything.
T.C.: Here you go. Sorry to interrupt.
Eve: You didn't interrupt, honey. Liz was just leaving. See you tomorrow, Liz.
Liz: Good night.
T.C.: I guess Liz didn't feel like talking. I feel so bad, what she had to go through.
Eve: You know, I didn't come home early so that I could talk about Liz. I came home to be with you.
T.C.: Hmm. I like how you think, Dr. Russell.
Eve: I was hoping you would.
[T.C. Laughs]
Liz: Better enjoy him now, Eve, because he'll be mine soon enough.
Tom: Hello, Liz.
Liz: Oh, my God. What are you doing in harmony?
Tom: I had a couple of reasons, but one of them was you, baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: Good news! [Julian laughs] Oh, merci. I called that number Tom Joyner gave us, and it's true. By tomorrow, we'll be rid of miss hot tamale for good.
Theresa: Remind me to send a few million to the Alzheimer's Association in the morning in memory of my grandmother.
Fox: That's an admirable impulse, Theresa -- really, it is -- but you may want to reconsider.
Theresa: Why should I?
Ethan: Julian and Rebecca look way too happy right now.
[Julian and Rebecca laugh]
Ethan: It's as if they've found some way to stop your charitable contributions or something.
Theresa: Oh, will you guys just stop? I know what I'm doing. If anything, I should give it away faster. Yes, is this Guide Dogs for the Blind? I'd like to make a donation. I was thinking 10 -- no, no, let's make it 20,000 even.
[Gwen sighs]
Gwen: Could this really be Theresa's last night as a Crane?
Ethan: Hey, what's so funny?
Gwen: Nothing. Nothing important.
Antonio: I managed to ditch Nurse Wretched. Sheridan? Sheridan, where are you?
Nurse: Well, that's funny. The lab looks closed for the night. I'm going to go see if I can find a technician, ok?
Sheridan: Ok.
Sheridan: When is this all going to end? I feel fine, anyway.
[Noise]
Sheridan: What's that? Hello? Someone here?
[NEXT_ON]
Liz: First m going to destroy her marriage, and then I'm going to steal her husband.
Luis: Nothing or no one is going to stop us from being together.
[Sheridan screams]
Simone: Surprise!
Whitney: Oh, my god.",T.C. and Eve lose time together when he gets called in and Liz uses it to her advantage. Chad and Whitney spend time together and rekindle what they had. They go back to his studio to make love. Eve works on Sheridan and tries to get her conscious. Luis waits impatiently. Beth waits to to hope that Sheridan dies so she can have Luis. Anotnio rushes to her side and they all try to figure out who tried to kill her. Julian and Rebecca talk to the informant and Julian becomes horrified. He realizes that the informant is an angry ex Crane employee. He holds Julian at gunpoint and then he finds out the information the man has on Theresa and hes shocked.,summ_screen
"Tabitha: Come in, come in.
Eve: Tabitha, hi. We came as soon as you called. What's happened?
Tabitha: Yeah, well --
T.C.: Eve.
Eve: T.C. and you. What are you doing here?
Liz: Well, someone has to talk some sense to Whitney.
Eve: Oh, sweetheart. Oh. Are you ok?
T.C.: Of course not. She gave up our grandchild for adoption. And I know it's because of you. I know you're behind this! And I'll be damned if I'll let you get away with it.
Tabitha: Welcome to ""Family Feud"" for the new millennium. And the number one answer is incest.
T.C.: You know, Eve, you are to blame for Whitney giving her baby up for adoption. Now my grandson's going to be raised by strangers!
Whitney: Daddy, Mommy didn't make me do what I did, ok?
T.C.: Whitney, the most important thing in life is family. Now Eve has made you discard your baby like it doesn't even matter.
Julian: That is not what happened.
T.C.: Yes, it is. Eve has destroyed Whitney's belief in family by her own bad example.
Eve: Oh, that's not true.
T.C.: So, Eve, what was Plan B, huh? To get drunk, drive over the baby and kill it like you almost killed me?
Julian: Oh shut up, T.C. I've heard enough of this.
T.C.: Stay the hell out of this, Julian. You Cranes have caused me enough grief. You cheated me out of my future playing tennis. Now you're helping Eve cheat Whitney out of her future with her baby. You know what, I've had enough of you. I'm going to rip you apart.
Whitney: No!
Eve: Stop it!
Whitney: Daddy, stop it! No, stop it!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: This is Mr. Bateman. He's from the D.N.A. lab.
Sheridan: He can perform the test on Marty right here and now. Marty doesn't have to go anywhere. In fact, we don't even have to wake Marty up.
Mrs. Wallace: Oh, there is no way out now, Bethie. You are so busted.
Sheridan: He can just take a swab from Marty's mouth and then take a sample from you, and once and for all we'll know beyond a shadow of a doubt who Marty's real mother is.
Mrs. Wallace: Oh, boy, you bet we'll know. It's going to be curtains for you, missy.
Sheridan: I'll show you this way to Marty's room.
Beth: No! You can't do this.
Sheridan: Why not, Beth? Why won't you let us do a D.N.A. test on Marty? What are you hiding?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Guard: Where do you think you're going?
Second guard: You're supposed to be locked up.
First guard: And how did you get in the building?
Fox: Yeah. Remember ""Indiana Jones""?
Ethan: Yeah, yeah, I do. Let's dance.
Fox: Yeah.
[Guard coughs]
Fox: All right, time to get the hell out of here.
Ethan: Yeah, let's go.
Guard: Freeze! Move and your friend dies. It's over, boys. There's no escape.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: Ok. Ok.
Gwen: Katherine, I just want to thank you again for being so kind listening to my problems.
Katherine: Gwen, it was my pleasure. I just pray, though, you give up this hatred of Theresa. It's not good for you. It's not good for her.
Gwen: Well, I suppose anything's possible, but I really don't see that happening anytime soon. I tell you, it's a very good thing that Theresa's so far away from here because if I were to see her right now, I wouldn't trust myself not to tear her apart.
Gwen: Oh, my god. Theresa, what the hell are you doing here?
Katherine: Gwen? Gwen?
Katherine's voice: Oh, my god. Theresa's here. And she's walking.
Gwen: If I needed to give Ashley back to Theresa now, if I even so much as saw her with my baby, I will kill her. And this time I won't stop until I finish the job. Theresa, you get your hands off my Ashley right now.
Theresa: Jane is my daughter, Gwen.
Gwen: Stop saying that, ok?
Theresa: It's the truth.
Gwen: Theresa, give me my daughter now!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sheridan: Well, Beth? Why are you so against having a D.N.A. test done on Marty?
Beth: Because it's ridiculous, that's why.
Sheridan: Is it? Because I would think that you would want to prove that Marty is your child. Unless that's not the truth and Marty is really my child. Is that what this is about?
Luis: Beth? Sheridan asked you a question.
Mrs. Wallace: Oh, are you hearing this, angels? Luis is finally suspicious.
Beth: Look, yes, Luis, I heard Sheridan. I am just -- I'm speechless that you would let her treat me this way, accusing me of lying. I mean, Marty is my child, and everyone knows it.
Sheridan: I don't.
Beth: Well, get over it, ok? I don't have to prove anything to anyone when it comes to my son. And I certainly don't need you dragging Luis and this trade- school technician down here to demand a D.N.A. test on my child. You have no right.
Luis: Beth, Marty is my son, also, and I want to do the test.
Beth: No, Luis, you want to humor Sheridan instead of facing facts here.
Sheridan: What facts?
Beth: Look -- I'm sorry, I don't want to say this, but you're paranoid. You're delusional. You keep hallucinating that Marty is your son. Reality check -- your son is dead, Sheridan. Dead. It's time for you to accept that and leave me and my son the hell alone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: Theresa, you hand over my baby right now or I swear I will not be responsible for what happens.
Theresa: Why don't you save the insanity defense for your trial, Gwen. Jane is my child, and I'm here to take her back home with me where she belongs.
Gwen: How the hell did you get here in the first place?
Theresa: I came with Ethan.
Gwen: Ethan is here? My husband brought you here?
Theresa: Not exactly.
Gwen: Well, no, of course not. You must have just forced yourself on him again, right? You never stop! You are still after my husband!
Theresa: Stop yelling. You'll upset Jane.
Gwen: You know what, I bet you Ethan didn't even know that you were on the plane, because he came here to rescue me and our daughter, and you were just around as always to complicate things!
Theresa: My daughter, Gwen. Jane is mine and Ethan's.
Gwen: I am warning you right now, you better stop saying that, Theresa.
Theresa: Or what, Gwen?
Katherine: Theresa, I had hoped that you would've learned by now.
Gwen's voice: I can't let Theresa get to me. I have to be strong, I have to stay focused.
Theresa: You face it, Gwen -- Jane is my child. Mine, not yours. You stole her from me that night at the hospital. Do you remember? You hid out with Rebecca's help. You flew away on the Crane jet with my daughter. Only Ethan found out where you were, and now we're here to take her back home with me and her real father.
Gwen: You say that one more time, Theresa, and I swear --
Theresa: You going to stab me again, Gwen? This time are you going to kill me?
Gwen's voice: I would be crazy not to kill Theresa.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fox's voice: Buy time. Think of a way out of this.
Fox: Uh, look, we're not going anywhere. Just don't shoot him, ok? I'm not making a move.
Guard: You'd better not be playing me. I'm overdue for a good, clean kill.
Fox: No, I'm not playing you. You got us dead to rights. Don't shoot him, ok?
Guard: Mr. Crane gave strict orders to keep you from escaping under any circumstances. Now it's back to your special guest room until Mr. Crane decides what to do with the two of you.
Fox's voice: That's it.
Fox: Well, why wait? Why don't you ask him yourself? We tried to escape, grandfather, but this guy's just too much for us.
Guard: I'm just doing my job, Mr. Crane -- ah!
Fox: You all right?
Ethan: Yeah, yeah.
Fox: Let's get out of here.
[Gunshot]
Ethan: Fox!
Ethan: Fox. Hey, hey, are you hit?
Fox: What? No.
Ethan: Must've been the guard.
Fox: I wasn't trying to kill him. I was just trying to stop him from killing us.
Ethan: No, I know, I know. There's no blood.
Fox: No.
Ethan: Oh, look, there's a bullet lodged in the wall.
Fox: Good.
Ethan: Must have hit his head when you two dove for the gun.
Fox: Well, let's get the hell out of here before he comes to.
Ethan: Yeah, other guards probably heard the shot. They're going to be swarming us.
Fox: We got to get Theresa and the others, get off the island before more guards come.
Ethan: Listen, thanks for saving my life, man.
Fox: Yeah, no problem.
Ethan: Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eve: T.C., stop it, stop!
Whitney: Daddy!
Tabitha: The boys in the basement must be loving this. I know I am.
T.C.: I'm tired of you every day -- ugh! I am tired of you messing with my family!
Julian: I've had it with you attacking Eve!
Eve: Stop it! Oh, gosh, this fighting isn't making anything better for anyone! It's just making it worse!
Tabitha: Dr. Killjoy.
T.C.: Worse? Whitney gave my grandson up for adoption! How the hell could it get any worse?
Eve: T.C., I didn't tell Whitney to give the baby up for adoption. I was against it. I tried to convince her not to do it.
Whitney: It's what I've been trying to tell you, Daddy. Mom was against it, ok?
T.C.: So, Whitney, why did you do it? Why didn't you keep your baby?
Tabitha: Why, indeed? When T.C. gets his question answered, things are going to get really ugly, and I, for one, can't wait.
T.C.: All right, Whitney, tell me. Why did you give your son up for adoption? What in god's name would possess you to do such a thing?
Whitney: I have my reasons, ok, Daddy?
T.C.: Well, I'd like to hear them.
Eve: T.C., please stop pushing her. It's been hard enough on her already.
T.C.: Oh, really? Well, nobody bothered to call me to let me know that my own daughter is having my first grandchild. If it wasn't for Tabitha, I would still be in the dark.
Tabitha: I just thought T.C. would like to know.
Liz: Oh, yes, Tabitha, of course we did.
T.C.: Tabitha, it was very sweet to care. Thank you, Tabitha. But you, Eve, you didn't even have the decency to call.
Eve: You told me not to call you. You told me never to call you ever again.
T.C.: Damn it, how petty can you be?
Eve: Petty? I was just obeying your wishes, T.C.
Liz: Oh, please, Eve. This was important. You didn't call T.C. because you didn't want him in Whitney's life.
Eve: That is not true.
Liz: Oh, yes, it is. You knew T.C. would never let her give that baby up. And that would mess up your plan, wouldn't it?
Eve: Plan? What plan? I didn't want Whitney to give the baby up!
Liz: Oh, yeah. And you never lied to us before, have you?
Eve: Just stay out of this, Liz. This is none of your business.
Liz: Oh, yes, it is. Whitney is my niece, and once T.C. and I are married, she will be my stepdaughter, so I care very much what happens to her and what you have pushed her to do.
Eve: I didn't push her into anything! I didn't want her to give up the baby!
Whitney: Ok, my mother is right. She was trying to talk me out of it, Aunt Liz, ok?
Liz: Honey, I know your mother said she didn't do it, but she has lied to you and your father and your sister so many times, how can you trust a word out of her mouth?
Julian: Shut up, Liz! Give that forked tongue of yours a rest.
T.C.: Damn you, Julian.
Liz: No, no, no, T.C., it is ok. Just ignore him. Because the truth is if it weren't for Eve, Whitney would've married Fox and they would have their son right now. But because of you, Eve, Whitney could not trust Fox's love, so she couldn't do it. This is your fault, Eve. You are 100% to blame.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mrs. Wallace: Trashing Sheridan in front of Luis. Oh, that's smart, Beth, really smart.
Luis: Why are you being so hostile towards Sheridan?
Beth: How am I supposed to be when she keeps trying to take my son away from me? I mean, what mother wouldn't be upset if her child is threatened?
Luis: No one is threatening Marty.
Sheridan: Yeah, you seem threatened, Beth. Why is that?
Beth: Sheridan, I'm sorry. I should be more sensitive to the fact that your baby is dead and you simply can't accept the awful truth. But I tried to be understanding, and enough is enough. Luis thought that being around our son would help you get over losing yours, but just the opposite has happened. You've become obsessed with the notion that Marty is your son again. And then you thought I was a clown and you attacked me. This Marty-is-yours business -- it's got to stop. Marty is my son with Luis, so accept it, ok?
Sheridan: No, I don't have to accept anything, not until the D.N.A. test proves that Marty is your child -- which it won't because he's mine.
Beth: Ok, Sheridan, I know that you Cranes are used to getting everything that you want, but my son is not something that you can buy. You, lab geek, go home. There's no D.N.A. testing going on tonight. I won't allow it.
Sheridan: No, no, no, you stay here. Luis, would you please remind Beth that you are Marty's father and you can have the test done on him whether she wants it or not?
Luis: Well, Sheridan's right. Look, I am Marty's father and I do have rights, and this is the second time you've refused to have a D.N.A. test done on Marty. Now, why is that? What's really going on here?
Mrs. Wallace: Beth is going down, that's what's going on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: I don't see anyone.
Fox: Well, maybe they're on the other end of the compound.
Ethan: All right, then let's keep moving.
Fox: Whoa, hold on a second. Let me make sure this thing's ready, you know, just in case. I still can't believe you're here.
Ethan: Fox --
Fox: Thank you.
Ethan: What was I going to do, sit on my duff in Harmony while you all were being held prisoner? I couldn't do that. And I need to know, how is Jane, how is Gwen?
Fox: Jane's good. Gwen's real good with her, you know? She loves her like crazy.
Ethan: Crazy? Crazy? She's still --
Fox: No, she's not out to lunch anymore. She's finally realizing that Theresa's, you know, Jane's biological mother, but she keeps calling her Ashley still. You know, I think she plans on keeping her no matter what.
Ethan: At least her mental state is better.
Fox: Makes your decision more difficult, doesn't it?
Ethan: Look, I don't -- I don't even want to think about that till we get everybody off this island.
Fox: Ok, but don't kid yourself, as soon as we find Theresa and Gwen, they're going to make you choose. So who's it going to be? Theresa or Gwen?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: I am taking Jane back home with me, where she belongs, to live with Ethan, her father, and me, her real mother.
Katherine's voice: Oh, no. Theresa could be driving Gwen back into madness again.
Theresa: Don't try to stop me.
Gwen: You are not walking out of here with -- how in hell are you even walking?
Theresa: The swelling around my spinal cord? It finally went down enough for me to regain the use of my legs.
Gwen: Oh, please, your paralysis was probably just some act to get Ethan's sympathy, right?
Theresa: It wasn't an act, Gwen. You paralyzed me. Remember that night in the hospital? I'm fine now.
Gwen: Yeah, so I see.
Theresa: Look, I'm taking Jane, I'm going to go find Ethan, and I'm getting out of here.
Gwen: Ashley is not going anywhere, especially not with you!
Theresa: Are you threatening us, Gwen?
Gwen: Oh, this is no threat. This is a promise. You are going to get what's coming to you, and it is not going to be paralysis. This time, Theresa, I am going to kill you!
Katherine: Gwen, no!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Eve: I will accept blame for a lot of things, T.C., but not this. Giving up her baby was Whitney's decision.
Liz: No, no, Eve, your sordid past, having Chad out of wedlock -- that's what made Whitney fear for her future with her child.
Julian: Tabitha, I want to talk to you about Endora.
Tabitha: What, now?
Julian: Seeing what Whitney's going through makes me more determined than ever to be part of Endora's life.
Tabitha: So you can do what?
Julian: So I can be a real father to her.
Tabitha: Oh, Julian, I've seen what your fathering skills have done for your other children. Your daughters want nothing to do with you, Chad and Fox are the new Brothers Grimm, and as far as little Ethan is concerned, he isn't even on your radar screen.
Julian: Gwen and Ethan adopted the boy.
Tabitha: Yes, because you couldn't be bothered to keep him.
Julian: I've made some mistakes, yes.
Tabitha: Yes, yes, indeed you have, and I won't allow you to make any more with Endora. Oh, Julian. I'll give you points for wanting to be a part of Endora's life, but I'm afraid I can't allow it, for her sake.
Julian: I'm not going to argue with you about it, Tabitha, but I'm very determined about this. I will be in Endora's life, and legally you can't stop me.
Tabitha: Hmm. Legal, shmegal. It'll never come to that. You'll be long gone before then.
Liz: What's happening?
Tabitha: I'm as mad as hell, that's what's happening.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: Listen to me, I know at some point I'm going to have to make a choice between Gwen and Theresa, and it's ripping me apart.
Fox: Shh! Hold on, I think I hear someone.
Guard: Hold up, hold up. Let's have a smoke.
Second guard: Why not? No one's around.
Fox: Choosing between your wife and the mother of your daughter must be like trying to decide which arm to amputate, but am I wrong in assuming that you're leaning towards Theresa? I mean, you did bring her along.
Ethan: I didn't want to bring her along. I told her not to come.
Theresa: Oh, thank god.
Ethan: Whoa. No, no, whoa.
Theresa: I made it.
Ethan: Whoa. Theresa, get off this plane. We're about to take off. What are you doing?
Theresa: No, Ethan, I'm not leaving, ok? If you're going to rescue our daughter, I'm coming with you.
Ethan: I am not playing around with you. You need to get off this plane, ok?
Theresa: You're not going to talk me out of this.
Ethan: No, this is crazy. This could be really dangerous.
Theresa: All the more reason that I'm coming with you.
Ethan: I am not going to allow this, Theresa.
Theresa: Well, you know how I am about taking orders.
Ethan: Oh, god. She snuck onto the plane and I insisted that she leave, but she insisted that she stay. There was nothing I could do about it.
Fox: Well, yeah, you could've stopped her. I mean, you knew you two were going to be alone on the plane, right? You knew that you two would have to work real closely together to get past security without getting caught. Come on, man, I'm assuming that all that time you spent with Theresa must've had you wondering how things were going to turn out.
Ethan: Well, it did.
Fox: So who's it going to be, man, Gwen or Theresa?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katherine: Stop it! Gwen, Gwen, give me these!
Gwen: Katherine, just take Ashley and leave!
Katherine: This is not the answer! Now, you two, you just sit down and let's talk this out rationally.
Gwen: Rationally? There is nothing rational about Theresa!
Theresa: I'm not the one attacking people with scissors and plunging scalpels in their back and stealing their children, Gwen! How can you even think Ethan would want to stay married to a raging psycho like you?
Gwen: You drove me to do everything that I have done, Theresa. You caused me to lose my Sarah. You caused me not to be able to have any more children! Then you drug my surrogate and you steal my embryo! And if that isn't bad enough, you trick my husband into sleeping with you, which cost me my son! Cost me my son, Theresa! How dare you stand there and call me a psycho, because no one is more maniacal than you!
Katherine: Stop it! Both of you stop it. That baby is here. She feels the tension between the two of you and it is not good for her. I'm going to take her. It's all right, she's just going to take a nap where it's quiet, don't worry. Gwen, you control yourself. While I'm gone, you don't say anything or do anything that you will regret, all right?
Gwen: The only thing I regret is not killing you sooner!
[SCENE_BREAK]
T.C.: What the heck was that? The whole house was shaking.
Liz: It felt like an earthquake.
Tabitha: Well, my humble abode is built on a little-known fault line. Although, actually, I think that last bit of rock and roll was my antiquated plumbing. I really must get it fixed.
Whitney: You've been saying that for years, Tabitha.
Tabitha: Yes, well, you know how busy plumbers are, dear.
Liz: T.C., we might as well leave. No sense in trying to talk to Whitney with Eve and her latest lies at the ready.
T.C.: Yeah, I agree. Honey? I love you, sweetheart, ok?
Liz: So do I.
T.C.: Whitney, I just wish you would've come to me first before you gave your baby away. I mean, we could've found another way.
Whitney: Daddy, I'm really sorry.
T.C.: I don't blame you. I blame Eve for this. Thanks to you, Eve, I don't have a grandson.
Eve: T.C.
T.C.: I thought I couldn't hate you any more, but I despise you, Eve. I despise you.
Julian: This isn't your fault.
Eve: I know. But even so, Whitney, I mean, your child is our grandson. Maybe -- maybe if you had talked to your father, maybe you wouldn't have given him up.
Whitney: No, Mom, I did what I did for the baby's sake. There's no undoing it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mrs. Wallace: Fess up, Beth. Tell Luis that Marty is his son with sweet Sheridan and maybe you'll get life instead of the chair.
Luis: Beth, what's going on here? You refused to let me do a D.N.A. test on little Marty when Sheridan and I were looking for our son, and now you're refusing again. Why?
Sheridan: I know why. Because Marty is my baby boy.
Beth: Ok, stop saying that.
Luis: Look, Beth, I'm really starting to wonder what's going on here. I would think that you would want us to do the D.N.A. test so we could prove Marty is our son and put this issue to rest.
Beth: That's not the issue. This is all in her head.
Luis: I got to be honest with you -- I've been a cop for a lot of years, and you're starting to act like someone who's guilty. You're making it look like Sheridan's right about this.
Beth: Well, she's not.
Luis: All right, well, then why not have the D.N.A. test? It just doesn't make any sense.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Katherine: No, Gwen, stop it!
Theresa: Get her off me!
Katherine: Stop it! This is not an answer to hurt Theresa! Please think of Ashley, Gwen! Please don't destroy that little girl's life. Please think of her, that little girl. Do what's best for your little girl, Gwen. Please drop it. Drop it. Come on, you can do it, Gwen. That's right. That's right.
Gwen: I can't do it, Katherine. I can't do it. I can't do it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
T.C.: If only I had known that Whitney had her baby, I could've been there for her, maybe talked her out of giving him up for adoption. Now I will never see my grandson.
Liz: T.C., I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for you and Whitney.
T.C.: I mean, the worst part is that it didn't have to happen. I'm sure we could've found another way. But it's too late now. What's done is done.
Liz: Not necessarily.
T.C.: What are you thinking?
Liz: Well, someone needs to adopt Whitney's baby, right?
T.C.: Right.
Liz: Why not us?
T.C.: What?
Liz: Why don't we adopt Whitney's baby? Your grandson could be the son you always wanted.
T.C.: Sweetheart, you are a genius. You are an amazingly beautiful genius. No wonder I love you so much. Adopting Whitney's baby is a great idea.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Julian: And Liz, the way she cheered T.C. on when he blamed you for Whitney putting her baby up for adoption.
Eve: T.C. is right about one thing. That little baby is our grandson. Now that he's put up for adoption, we'll never know where he goes or what he grows up to look like or that he's happy or not.
Julian: It's like -- it's like losing Chad all over again.
Eve: At least we got to see him before we lose him forever.
Julian: Maybe that doesn't have to happen.
Eve: What do you mean?
Julian: Well, given that someone's going to adopt the baby, why shouldn't it be us, the child's real grandparents?
Eve: Julian, that's a wonderful idea. We'll adopt Whitney's baby! Oh!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tabitha: Must you go now, dear?
Whitney: Oh, yes. I mean, Fox's room at the Bennetts' is nice and quiet. I just want to, you know, be by myself after the fireworks of tonight.
Tabitha: Yes. I had no idea that this evening would turn out to be quite so quarrelsome.
Whitney: I'm just glad my mom and dad are done fighting over my baby. You know, maybe now things will be better.
Tabitha: Yes, that's the spirit, dear. Onward and upward. Bye.
Whitney: Bye.
Tabitha: Better, my broomstick.
Tabitha: Whitney's giveaway of her inbred infant certainly caused a commotion between her parents and their significant others. Just how big a commotion? Now, that is the question.
Tabitha: Oh, my word. Oh, this is a bigger mess than I even hoped for. T.C. and Liz and Julian and Eve both want to adopt Whitney's baby. Oh, this could be a fight-fest in the making. I suppose Julian's money will give him the edge but let's not forget that Eve's trial on three counts of attempted murder is looming. Yes. This could mean that T.C. and Liz have the best chance of adopting Whitney's baby. Ooh, I hate not knowing. Yo, bowl, tell Tabby who is finally going to end up with Whitney's baby. Oh, leaping lizards. Oh, how wonderfully awful the outcome is going to be. Ho, ho, ho. Another win for the dark side!
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Luis: Beth, why are you so against Marty having a D.N.A. test? You know, saying you won't allow it makes you look suspicious.
Beth: No, it's just that I'm tired of this whole ""Marty could be Sheridan's baby"" thing. I mean, it makes me really uncomfortable that Sheridan is always after Marty.
Mrs. Wallace: Beth doesn't know about uncomfortable. I am way overdo for a change.
Beth: Luis, you're Marty's father. You were here right after I gave birth. Marty is our son, and I don't think I should have to prove that to some desperate woman who lost her own baby.
Sheridan: You shouldn't mind proving it, either.
Beth: See where this is coming from? She can't accept that her baby with you is dead.
Sheridan: Because he's not!
Beth: See what I mean? I mean, don't get me wrong, I can't imagine how painful it would be to lose a child, but it's really painful to have someone trying to take your child all the time. I can't do this any longer!
Luis: Ok, ok, Beth. Hey. Listen, I'm sorry, ok, I understand that this isn't easy for you, but I'm telling you the D.N.A. test will nip this whole thing in the bud.
Beth: Please, Luis!
Luis: Ok, shh. Hey, listen, once we get the results back, Sheridan will have no choice but to accept that Marty is your child.
Mrs. Wallace: Poor Sheridan. It'll break her heart.
Luis: I know, and that worries me, too. But you're right, this debate over Marty has to stop, ok? We have to stop it. Now, we need to do the D.N.A. test, and we need to do it now.
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Fox: Hey. Who's it going to be, huh, Gwen or Theresa?
Ethan: Look, I've been over this a million times, all right? I know I have to make a choice. But no matter what choice I make, I'm going to hurt somebody, which makes it even that much harder to do.
Guard: Let's go ahead and split up. Should be able to cover more ground that way.
Second guard: Sounds good. Let's meet back here in five.
First guard: Ok.
Fox: Who's it going to be, huh, Gwen or Theresa?
Ethan: Fox -- later, ok? Let's just get to Gwen and Theresa and Jane before that guard comes to.
Fox: Look, I know you and I haven't always gotten along, ok, and even now we still butt heads every once in a while, but I just want you to know that I understand you're in a tough spot here and, you know, if you ever need help with anything or whatever, I'm here for you.
Ethan: Thank you. This is just a decision that I have to make on my own.
Fox: Yeah. Worst thing is it's like you said, you know, no matter who you choose, either Gwen or Theresa gets their heart broken. You're in a no-win situation, man.
Ethan: I know. Fox, I know.
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Gwen: As much as I hate her, I can't do it.
Katherine: Gwen, I'm so proud of you. You did the right thing for everyone.
Theresa: My god, Gwen, you are already in enough trouble. You tried to kill me how many times, you kidnapped my child, you fled the country. Do you have any idea what you're facing when you get back to Harmony?
Gwen: Gee, I guess you're right. You know, if I'm already in so much trouble, it wouldn't matter if I killed you, now, would it?
Katherine: Gwen, no!
Gwen: And you know what, if I killed you, you wouldn't be able to steal my baby and my husband! And I may lose everything, Theresa, but I would finally be rid of you!
Katherine: Gwen, stop it! Gwen! Gwen, stop it! Gwen, stop it! Think of the baby!
Gwen: I am going to kill you!
Katherine: Gwen, stop it!
Gwen: I hate you, Theresa! I'm going to kill you!
Katherine: Gwen!
Theresa: Get off!
[NEXT_ON]
Spike: Jessica, the two of us could make some serious sweat together.
Sam: This punk is going to get what's coming to him. No one hurts my little girl and gets away with it.
Luis: Would you just let him swab your mouth so we can do this damn D.N.A. test and get it over with?
Mrs. Wallace: You are done for, Bethie.","Gwen finds Theresa holding Jane and all heck breaks out. She determines she will kill Theresa, no matter how hard Katherine tries to stop it. Between the hitting, hair pulling, tackling, and scissors, it looks like she just might manage to do it. Meanwhile, Fox and Ethan are making their way to the women, stopping at every turn to fight off more guards. Their expertise at Martial Arts serves them well, as they manage to best every guard within a ten mile radius, or so it seems. That despite the fact that every time there was a break in action Fox kept asking Ethan which woman he was going to choose. As usual, Ethan hasn't a clue.",summ_screen
"whitney: Jujust don't get it. I mean, you don't understand. My mother totally changed her attitude about me going to L.A. With chad when she was so against me going before.
Chad: So was your father.
Whitney: Right, and she supported him. And for her to all of a sudden go against him -- it doesn't make any sense. And now it's causing this terrible fight between them. I just don't understand it. I mean, what could've changed my mom's mind?
T.C.: Damn it, she said it straight out. She told whitney to move to L.A. With that punk. Why would she go against me like that?
Liz: I wish I could answer that, T.C.
T.C.: Damn it! She knows how I feel about this. She knows I told whitney that I would disown her if she chose chad over her own family. And the only way that's going to have any impact at all, that we have to stay united.
Liz: Makes sense to me.
T.C.: My own wife went against me on this. I mean, she told whitney to run off with that punk chad, a man that she knows I am totally against. It's going ruin her life.
Liz: You know, T.C., It does seem like eve is trying to undermine you. But why?
T.C.: Damn it, that is -- that's a good question. Why is she doing this? What the hell's wrong with her?
Eve: Oh, god, julian, what have I done? T.C.'S just never going to forgive me.
Julian: You had no choice. You need whitney to go to L.A. With chad to protect her from liz. You did it to save your daughter.
Eve: What if in saving my daughter I have lost my husband? Liz is winning.
Julian: No, no.
Eve: Yes. She's destroying my family. She's ruining my marriage.
Antonio: You know, luis really went the whole nine yards to help find my wife. I mean, if you think about it, he mobilized pretty much everybody involved all by himself. Just shows how much he wanted to find sheridan. No, I couldn't ask for a better brother, hank.
Hank: Yeah.
Antonio: Although I never really thought sheridan was kidnapped, especially after what beth told us sheridan told her.
Hank: About sheridan being under a lot of pressure and needing to get away by herself for a while?
Antonio: Yeah. I mean, she did take some of her clothes, her luggage, even her passport, so it makes sense. And now that we got this email from her saying she's in paris and that she's ok -- well, you know, I mean, that confirms that she just went away for a while.
Hank: I wonder for how long.
Antonio: I don't know. I'm sure she'll let us know. I just wish I could be with her. The only part that I don't like is that she's by herself, especially now that she's pregnant.
Hank: Well, let's just hope she gets in touch with you real soon.
Antonio: Yeah, I'm sure she will. I just love her so much. I'm just very thankful that she wasn't kidnapped.
Beth: I'm sorry, luis. I don't want to hurt you, but it does seem like sheridan's sending you a pretty strong message.
Luis: So you think that sheridan doesn't want me to find her?
Beth: Well, if she did, she would've told you she was leaving, you know, said goodbye before she left instead of just sneaking off the way she did. Luis, if sheridan really wanted to talk to you, she would've called instead of sending you an email.
Luis: Yeah, but sheridan wouldn't want me to worry. She'd want me to know that she's ok.
Beth: Well, I think she just wanted you to stop searching for her. She knew that you would, and she obviously doesn't want you to find her.
Simone: Oh, my god, kay. The water is not coming from the sink. It's coming from you.
Miguel: What are you talking about?
Simone: Kay, your water broke.
Kay: No. No. No, it's too soon! No, it's too soon! No! No! No!
David: What the hell was that?
Pilar: It came from the kitchen.
Grace: It sounded like kay.
Tabitha: What could have happened?
Jessica: Oh, tabitha, tabitha, I think you better just sit. In your condition, it's probably just best to stay off your feet.
Ivy: Well, well, well. Well, tabitha lenox, pregnant.
Tabitha: Yes. It did come as a bit of a surprise.
Ivy: I'll bet it did.
David: Congratulations.
Tabitha: Thank you. You know, I think I'll just go upstairs and peek in on charity, see if she's ok.
Ivy: Ooh, no, I have the strangest feeling about tabitha's pregnancy. I -- iononder who the father is.
Tabitha: I hope charity didn't go into my room. Hades only knows what that brat could pick up on in there.
Charity: I don't understand. How can you already have the baby? You were just downstairs. Who are all these people? I don't recognize any of them.
Tabitha: These are my friends. They've come to worship my baby.
Charity: ""Worship""? What are you talking about? People don't worship babies.
Tabitha: They do when the baby is the ruler t the dark side.
Charity: No!
Tabitha: My. Not so loud. You'll wake the little demon.
[Charity gasps]
Singer: I would hold the hand of the one who could lead me places and kiss the lips of the one who could sing so sweet and i would fly on the wings of the bird I knew could take me highest breathe in, breathe out you keep me alive you are the fire burning inside of me you are my passion for life
Randy: Who there's not -- a lot of strangers there. Sucker got duped again into
Shannon: Never mind the cameras in the fuller relationship if you're able to include me.
Dana: Iokay, bye.
Randy: Our anniversary.
Johnny: Brenda, it's natural. I don't want to think I'm coming on to you or anything, but you must get hit do? They can do be dead in a year. Lucas:Ut a man needs you're in t rdy way yect. HaT. Y wso i came out I'm not going to say an///
whitney: What could've changed my mom's mind? I mean, she was dead set against me going with you before. Now, all of a sudden, she's acting like it's ok.
Chad: Maybe she's finally realized our love is real. And freezing you out and disowning you is not going to stop us from being together. All that's going to do is cost her a daughter.
Theresa: I think that chad's right. You know, your mom doesn't want to lose you over this.
Whitney: Maybe, but by supporting me and chad, she could end up losing my dad.
Julian: Eve, it's going to be all right.
Eve: How? Liz is succeeding at what she set out to do, which is destroy my marriage and my family.
Julian: Well, you won't let her, you won't allow her to win, and I'll help you stop her.
Eve: No. Julian, I appreciate it, but this is something that I have to take care of myself.
T.C.: It was like a slap in the face.
Liz: Oh, T.C., I'm so sorry.
T.C.: I don't know where eve's head is on this. I mean, I don't understand any of it.
Eve: T.C.? I would like to speak to my husband in private, please.
Liz: Of course.
Eve: Honey, I know you're upset.
T.C.: Upset? You deliberately went against me in front of our daughter. You encouraged her to defy me on something I told her not to do. How in the hell can I not be upset, eve?
Eve: Honey, I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to go against you.
T.C.: But, damn it, you are. What the hell is going on? What are you doing?
Beth: I'm really sorry. Luis, the last thing I want is to see you hurt. But I think you need to take an honest look at what's really happening here. Sheridan made it perfectly carar that she doesn't want you to find her.
Luis: Yeah, well, I just don't get it. I knew the pressure of telling antonio about our relationship was getting to her, and that's why I backed off. I told her that we could wait. I just wanted her to relax and take it easy, to take care of herself and the baby.
Beth: Yeah, of course you did. You wanted to help her. I mean, sheridan knew that. She knew she could turn to you. So why didn't she?
Luis: I don't know. I don't know why she couldn't call or why she felt that she had to leave.
Beth: Well, I don't know, either.
Hank: We called in the last of the teams. The search for sheridan is officially over.
Antonio: Look, luis, I know you're just as concerned about sheridan as I am. But I'm happy knowing that she's probably stretched out by a pool right now at one of the exclusive crane hotels, soaking up the sun, you know, being pampered, waited on hand and foot.
[Sheridan coughs]
Sheridan: There has to be a way out of here. There just has to be.
[Sheridan gasps]
Sheridan: How did that rat get down here? How's it going to get out?
[Sheridan gasps]
Sheridan: There's no way out of here. Luis, save me. Please, save me.
Antonio: And as much as I miss my wife and want to be with her, you know, I understand why she had to leave -- that she was under so much stress that she just needed to relax -- and that's ok. She deserves it.
Beth: Yeah. I agree with antonio. Sheridan's getting just what she deserves.
Women: I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit we all know she's the one who's to blame she drove me insane and accidentally tripped I ain't sorry no, not one little bit
charlie: Sorry? I ain't sorry. She had it coming. Sheridan brought this upon herself for the way e e stepped on brunettes and redheads her whole life, thinking she was better because she was blonder? Well, we knocked her off of her pedestal straight into a pit. Why? Because she had it coming.
Women: I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit hey, ain't it swell how she suddenly fell it happened so quick
charlie: I might've helped with a kick
women: I ain't sorry no, not one little bit
beth: Charlie's right. I ain't sorry. She had it coming. Sheridan let hank and luis fight over her blond self once. Then when luis won, she went on to seduce antonio with her corn silk curls. Then it was eenie, meenie, miney, moe, bed- hopping between luis and antonio. Sheridan's a blond vixen who got what she deserved. Oh, she had it coming, all right. She had it coming.
Women: I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit poor baby fe she screamed when she hit landed right on her tush
beth: Ok, I gave her a push
women: I ain't sorry no not one little bit I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit
charity: That isn't a baby.
[Tabitha chuckles]
Tabitha: You're right there, charity. He's no normal, boring, run-of-the-mill rugrat. He's a wee demon.
Charity: No!
Tabitha: My, that was loud. He's my darling little demon from hell. This is a red letter day for us, a sacred day. Today we celebrate the birth of a new prince of darkness.
Charity: No, no, no, this can't be happening. No --
tabitha: You're here to witness my baby's first feeding, charity. Come closer. You'll want to get a good view of this special event.
Charity: Why is that milk red?
Tabitha: Milk?
[Tabitha laughs]
Tabitha: Demons don't drink milk, dear. This is the liquid of life.
Charity: No!
Tabitha: The liquid that flows through our veins!
Charity: You mean it's --
tabitha: Well, it ain't cranberry juice, dear.
[Charity screams]
Zombie: The prince of darkness.
Tabitha: The prince of evil.
Zombie: Long may he reign.
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T.C.: Damn it, eve, talk to me. I don't understand.
Julian: Wipe that smug look off your face, dear. You're not going to win. You're not going to ruin eve's life.
Liz: Of course I am, julian. Look at my dear, sweet sister right now. Her family's falling apart, her marriage is in shambles, and I'm just getting warmed up.
Julian: You know, I just realized something -- it's not going to be the cakewalk you hoped it would be.
Liz: No?
Julian: Far from it. Your club is destroyed.
Liz: So?
Julian: So your latest excuse for staying in harmony has gone up in smoke. There's nothing to keep you here -- no business, no way to make money -- so I suppose you'll have to leave harmony. Which means that finally you won't be interfering in eve's life anymore.
T.C.: Eve, answer me. I mean, what the hell is going on? Why would you tell whitney that she can move away with chad? What the hell are you thinking?
Liz: I was thinking that I would book her into the blue note so she could get her feet wet in almost the same surroundings as you did. You know, if your daughter is going to be like you, then she's going to need a place to get started -- started drinking, started doing drugs, started having sex with older men --
eve: I thought that you cared about whitney.
Liz: I do. Problem is I hate you more than I love her.
T.C.: Talk to me, eve. I have a right to know. There has to be a reason why you're putting our family and our marriage on the line like this.
Eve: You're right, T.C. I do have a reason.
Kay: No!
Miguel: Kay?
Kay: No!
Grace: Sweetie -- sweetie -- ok, it's going to be all right. Jessica's calling for an ambulance, ok? Now, what happened?
Simone: Kay's water broke.
Pilar: It's too soon, grace.
Kay: My baby. My baby.
Grace: Shh. Try to relax.
Kay: How can I relax when my baby's coming, mom?
Grace: Sweetheart, shh --
ivy: What on earth is going on in here?
Simone: Kay's water broke.
Ivy: I thought the baby wasn't due for some time.
Simone: It's not. It's just way early.
Grace: Sweetheart, look -- ok, listen, are you having contractions?
Kay: I don't know. I don't know. It just hurts.
Grace: Sweetheart, just please try to relax, all right, because it's just not good for the baby.
Kay: Ok.
Grace: Ok.
Kay: Ok.
Miguel: This is my fault, mama.
Pilar: What?
Miguel: I got kay upset. We were arguing, and then this happened.
Pilar: Mijo, I'm sure it's not your fault. These things happen.
Miguel: Yeah, but it's too early. The baby's not due for weeks.
Pilar: We just have to pray that everything's going to be all right.
Kay: Ow! The pain's getting worse!
John: I'll go check on the ambulance.
Grace: Ok, she's in labor. The baby's coming. Kay, look at me.
Zombies: Long reign the prince of darkness. Long reign the prince of darkness! Long reign the prince of darkness! Long reign --
tabitha: You can run, charity, but you'll never get away!
[Tabitha laughs]
Tabitha: I hope charity hasn't touched anything. If she has, it could be disastrous.
[Tabitha gasps]
David: On the next ""10 huntley street"", a family that has established a-- ""100 huntley street"" , a family that has established a foundation at sick kid's hospital in toronto in memory of their child that died of a terrible form of cancer recently. Also, we'll hear from mel feeling. A president and chief executive officer of the children's aids society of toronto. About the
kay: It hurts!
Grace: Oh, sweetie, breathe.
Kay: I can't!
Grace: Yes, you can. You took lamaze class, right?
Kay: Just one!
Grace: Ok, well, remember what they taught you -- to breathe deep. Come on, deep and slow and easy. Ok.
Kay: Ok. The pain's not as bad.
Grace: Ok. Now, sweetheart, we're going to take you to the hospital, ok? I think the baby's coming.
Kay: No, mom. No, it's too soon!
Grace: Shh, no.
Kay: Oh, god. Miguel! Miguel!
Miguel: I'm here. I'm here, kay.
Kay: You're going to go to the hospital with me, right?
Miguel: Yeah, of course.
Kay: Ok, ok.
Grace: Sweetheart, you're so cold.
Kay: I'm freezing.
Grace: I don't like this, pilar. I don't like this.
Pilar: We should take her to the hospital right away.
Grace: Yeah.
John: Jessica called the ambulance. It's on its way. She's outside waiting to flag it down.
Grace: Ok.
Simone: Ok, I'm going to go call my mom, let her know what's going on, and have her meet us at the hospital.
Grace: Thanks, sweetheart. Ok, now, honey -- you're going to be ok, ok? You and the baby. Take you to the hospital, and I'm going to try to get yo d dad.
Kay: Ok, I'm fine.
Miguel: Hey, john, will you give me a hand? I want to get kay into the living room so she can lay on the couch.
John: Sure.
David: Let me help, let me help.
Miguel: Where's charity?
[Door closes]
Tabitha: Oh, no. I was afraid something like this was going to happen.
Charity: You.
Tabitha: Me?
Charity: You're evil. I know the truth now. I saw it all.
Tabitha: Saw what?
Charity: You're not pregnant with a normal baby. You're carrying a demon child, a child the dark forces will worship. I have to warn everyone, tell them the truth.
Tabitha: Now what am I going to do?
Antonio: You guys were great. I just want to tell you I really appreciate all the effort you put forth in trying to find my wife. And the good news is that she's safe. She wasn't kidnapped. She's just under a little stress here, and, you know, with all the attempts that have been made on her life lately, she wanted to go somewhere to recuperate. I'm sure I'll be with her soon, but I just wanted to say thanks again.
Beth: Well, you're wrong, antonio. You're never going to be with sheridan again -- you or luis -- because she's going to die. And with sheridan out of the way, luis will be mine again. My plan is right back on track.
Hank: What are you doing, buddy?
Luis: I'm making plane reservations.
Hank: What?
Luis: I'm flying to paris, hank. I'm going to find sheridan.
T.C.: The reason, eve. I want to know why you turned against me.
Whitney: Hey, you got my fix?
Man: Sure do, sugar. But you owe me. You're into me for some heavy coin.
Whitney: Baby, come on. You know you're going to get your money.
Man: No way that's going to happen, but there are other ways to pay.
Whitney: Hmm.
Eve: Whitney -- whitney, no! No, don't do this. Don't do this, please!
Whitney: How dare you tell me what to do! You a damn hypocrite, mama. I'm just like you. Cocome on, baby. Come on. Get off!
Eve: Whitney --
eve: Look what you did to my daughter! Why did I ever let you near her?
[Eve cries]
T.C.: Eve, what is it?
Eve: T.C., I did it to protect whitney.
T.C.: To protect her? You sent her away with chad to protect her? Eve, that doesn't make any sense.
Sam: Listen up, everyone. The fire marshal has something to tell us.
Chief garrison: This fire was no accident.
Whitney: What?
Chief garrison: It was arson.
T.C.: What?
Liz: Are you saying that someone deliberately set fire to my club?
Sam: That's exactly what he's saying.
Liz: Well, who would do such a thing?
Sam: We don't know, but we're going to find out.
Eve: Now liz will never be able to use this club to hurt me or whitney.
Liz: Sam, you have to catch whoever did this.
Sam: We will, I promise.
Liz: Arson is a very serious crime. I just lost my club because of it.
Sam: Well, arson isn't the only crime that's been committed.
Liz: What do you mean?
Sam: There was people inside the club -- whitney, chad, fox, and theresa. They were almost killed, and that's attempted murder. I'm going to make sure whoever did this is punished to the fullest extent of the law. '| ñ W tomatoes. It's the other side of the world, but it could make winners out of a pair of toronto bike-makers. They built one that's right in the thick of it. If it does well, so will ty.Y. Pedalling their wares to the world. On tonight's ""global national"".
Singer: You are my passion for life
liz: Attempted murder and arson? Sam, those are very serious crimes.
Sam: Yes, they are. And we're going to find the person or persons responsible for this.
Liz: Well, then, I would imagine that they would be sent away for a very long time.
Sam: That's right, liz.
Whitney: When I think how close we came to dying tonight --
theresa: It was horrible.
Whitney: And that someone did it deliberately -- I mean, what kind of monster would do such a thing?
Liz: Yes. What kind of monster, indeed?
T.C.: Sam, whoever did this, you can't let them get away with it.
Sam: We won'T. I'm starting up an all-out investigation.
Chief garrison: I'm calling in the arson team. We'll get whoever set this fire.
Sam: How soon will your team be able to give us something concrete to go on?
Chief garrison: Well, this was a very sloppy job. Certainly no professional was involved, somebody who burns places for the insurance money. Could have something in a matter of hours.
Sam: Great. I'll have my men on standby.
Julian: That won't be necessary. You needn't start an investigation because I did it. I'm the one responsible for the fire.
Luis: Well, I'm going to be on the next flight out.
Hank: You're not actually thinking of going to paris to look for sheridan?
Luis: No, I'm not thinking about it. I'm doing it, hank. I'm going to find her.
Hank: Luis, paris is a big city. France is a big country. How do you expect to find her if you have no idea where she is?
Luis: Trust me, I'll find her.
Hank: Seems to me that she doesn't want to be found.
Luis: Now, that's the same thing that beth said.
Hank: I know this is hard, luis, but you have to face reality. Sheridan knows where you are, knows how to get in touch with you, but she hasn't even made an attempt to contact you. In fact, she did just the opposite. She left without telling you or anyone else where she was going. She hasn't even called once, right?
Luis: No.
Hank: She sent an email to say she was ok, but she didn't say where she was staying or how to get in touch with her, which leads me to believe that she doesn't want anybody to find her, including you, luis.
Luis: But why? Why doest t she want to talk to me, hank? All right, she loves me. She knows that I love her. Just makes no sense. Yes, I can understand that she was under a lot of pressure, but not to call, not to tell me where she was going -- what the hell is that all about?
Hank: I don't know, but she hasn'T.
Beth: That's right, charlie. Everything is back on track. Yes, yes. The search for sheridan was called off. The email -- luis got it, and everyone, even luis, is convinced that sheridan wasn't kidnapped after all. Yeah, they all think she's in paris relaxing. Mm-hmm. So we're home free. No one is going to find sheridan in my basement because no one's going to look. We're safe. Sheridan? Well, sherid I is doomed.
Kay: Oh, god, this can't be happening.
Simone: I couldn't reach my mother. She must not have her cell phone with her.
Grace: Ok. Where is that damn ambulance?
Pilar: Grace, did you get ahold of sam?
Grace: I told him to meet us at the hospital.
Ivy: Pilar, how's she doing?
Pilar: Well, her pulse is too fast and her temperature is dropping. Both kay and the baby could be in danger.
David: Poor kay. I mean, I know she's been a nightmare, but she does not deserve this.
Ivy: No, I suppose she doesn'T. Think of it this way, david -- if she dies, it's one less person who knows you're working for me to break up sam and grace.
David: No heart, no soul. Well, you're definitely one of a kind, ivy. Very unique to the world.
Grace: Come on, sweetheart, breathe. It's important.
[Kay groans]
Miguel: I'm going to go upstairs, see if charity's up there. I think she needs to know what's going on.
Pilar: Ok.
Tabitha: Down, down -- I got to get her down. Ooh. What am I going to do? That brat knows the truth. She must've had one of those damn premonitions of hers! She'll tell everyone. Oh, I'm doomed!
Miguel: Charity?
Tabitha: Bloody hell!
[Tabit g grunts]
Miguel: Charity?
Tabitha: Oh -- oh, miguel, you startled me.
Miguel: Sorry, tabitha. I didn't even know you were up here.
Tabitha: Charity and I were just having a little chat, and she said she felt tired and just fell asleep.
Miguel: Yeah, well, I need to wake her. Kay's water broke.
Tabitha: What?
Miguel: Yeah, the baby's coming. We need to get her to the hospital. Charity?
Tabitha: Miguel, I don't think you should disturb her right now.
Miguel: But I want to charity to come with me.
Tabitha: No, you should be with kay. You should be with kay.
Miguel: She's waking up.
Tabitha: Damn it.
[Charity gasps]
Miguel: Hey, charity. It's me. Are you ok?
Charity: Oh -- you.
Tabitha: Me?
Julian: Did you hear what I said? An investigation won't be necessary. I'm the one to blame.
Sam: So you're saying you deliberately set fire to that club?
Julian: No, not deliberately, of course, but I'm the one at fault. I stupidly kept a couple of full cans of gasoline at the club, and one of the must've ignited.
Sam: Don't you know keeping anything flammable like this in a business is against the law?
Julian: Yes, but I really didn't think anything like this would happen. I'm very sorry.
T.C.: You're sorry? My daughter almost died tonight, you bastard.
Julian: It was an accident.
T.C.: Oh, this is an accident --
sam: T.C.!
Eve: T.C., Stop it! @Qeg0
grace: Sweetie, it's been a long time between contractions.
Pilar: That's good, mija. They're still far apart.
Grace: Yeah.
John: The ambulance is here.
Grace: Sweetheart, you hear that? The ambulance is here. We're going to take you to the hospital. Hey, everything's going to be all right.
Simone: Hold on, kay. Everything is going to be fine.
Kay: I'm so scared, simone.
Simone: I know.
Kay: This shouldn't be happening yet.
Simone: Try not to worry, ok?
Kay: Simone, this could ruin everything. I need this babyo o get miguel.
Simone: You're unbelievable. How can you think about that right now?
[Kay groans]
Kay: On the other hand, the danger to me and the baby -- it could play on miguel's sympathy. Maybe he'll feel closer to me.
Simone: I'm not going to listen to this right now.
John: She's on the sofa.
Paramedic: Ok, miss, we're going to have a look at you, and then we're going to get you on the gurney.
Kay: Miguel! I want miguel!
Charity: You --
mielel: What about tabitha, charity?
Charity: Where did you come from?
Tabitha: Me?
Charity: Yeah, you weren't here. You were downstairs.
Miguel: She was in here when I came in, and you were asleep on the bed.
Charity: Oh. But -- are you sure? Because I don't remember lying down. And I don't remember your coming in.
Tabitha: Oh, well, I think you're just a little confused, dear.
Charity: The last thing I remember was hearing a baby crying, but it's all kind of a blur after that.
Miguel: Wait. What baby was crying?
Tabitha: I think she's remembering a premonition. You know, about the fire and the danger to the baby.
Charity: I don't remember seeing a baby. I don't remember anything.
[Charity gasps]
Miguel: What is it, charity?
Charity: It's tabitha. There's something wrong, something terribly wrong. I can feel it. It's your baby, tabitha. There's something wrong with your baby.
Whitney: Daddy, no!
Sam: Back off, T.C. This isn't the way.
T.C.: Whitney almost died in there tonight, sam. They all almost died. I am not going to let him get away with this.
Julian: All right, I understand, T.C. My son was in there as well. Sam, I feel terrible about this. After fox sold the club to liz, I completely forgot that the gasoline was in there.
Sam: So you're saying it was an accident?
Julian: Well, of course it was. Thankfully, it was not a tragic one.
Fox's voice: Who are you covering for, father? Who would you cover for?
Chief garrison: Well, looks like the arson is solved. I'll have my men finish up. It's in your hands now, chief.
Sam: All right. You should've never stored those gasoline cans in your club. Your irresponsibility almost cost these people their lives.
Julian: It was an oversight. It was an accident that I will regret for the rest of my life.
T.C.: You know what? I am not so sure all of this is an accident. What were you doing out here in the middle of the night outside the club? And for that matter, eve, what the hell were you doing here?
Sheridan: Who would be trying to kill me, luis? Unless, of course, julian's up to his o t tricks again.
Luis: Yeah. I don't know. Sheridan, whoever burned down your cottage -- he could've been after me, too. Cops have a lot of enemies. Look, whoever it was, I'm going to protect you, all right? Nothing or no one is going to stop us from being together, especially after everything that we've been through.
Sheridan: I love you so much. I don't ever want to be separated from you, not even for a minute.
Luis: I know the feeling.
Sheridan: I need you. I need you to stay with me.
Luis: Something's not right.
Beth: Everyone bought our story that sheridan left on her own. Uh-uh, they no longer suspect foul play. Yes, ok, we can carry out everything that we planned, ok? Ok, I got to go.
Luis: Look, I want you to put up the maps again and call back the search team.
Antonio: What?
Luis: Look, I'm not buying it, ok? I don't think that sheridan is in paris or that she went off on her own. You listen to me -- something to happened to her, and I'm not going to rest until she's sa.. the search is back on!",T.C. goes after Julian when he tells everyone that he was the reason the Blue Note burned down because he wants to cover for Eve. The police accept his excuse that he kept gasoline in the back of the club and they leave. Kay is upset that she is in labor much too early and is getting ready to leave Tabitha's house by ambulance. Meanwhile Tabitha and Miguel search for Charity who is having a strange premonition about Tabitha's baby. Luis starts to book a flight to Paris to find Sheridan but is talked out of it by Hank who thinks Sheridan does not want to be found. He tells everyone he doesn't believe Sheridan would leave and that the email is a phony so he calls the search for her back on.,summ_screen
"Spike: I said, what the hell are you doing to my wife?
Noah: It is over, Spike. Get out.
Spike: Not before I talk to my bride... in private, man.
Sam: You stay away from my daughter. You're never going near her again.
Spike: Says who?
Sam: Says me, her father.
Noah: And me, her brother.
Paloma: And us.
Simone: Her friends.
Sam: And most important of all, Jessica herself. It's over, Spike. She's never gonna live in fear again, and you're never, ever gonna hurt my little girl again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kay: I heard Maria. What is she doing up? It's way past her bedtime. It's ok.
Fox: Oh, I think Endora slipped her some chocolate.
Kay: Chocolate? Oh, great. It's full of caffeine. Where'd she get it?
Tabitha: Don't look at me. I put Endora to bed, but apparently she wasn't sleepy, so she woke Maria up. And it seems they shared a chocolate bar.
Fox: Wait a minute. I took the bag of chocolate away from her.
Fox: All right, kiddo. Where did you get your secret stash of chocolate from?
Fox: All right. Well, listen. As long as you understand that the party's over, ok. There's no more chocolate. Honestly, I don't know where she got this little stash of chocolate from.
Tabitha: Naughty, naughty. No more magic chocolate bars.
Miguel: What took you so long at your dad's place?
Kay: Oh, it was unbelievable. Simone and Paloma and my dad and Noah -- we were all there, and we had this intervention for Jessica about Spike.
Miguel: Wow. And?
Kay: It was really good, yeah. Well, come with me to put her to bed, and I'll tell you about it.
Fox: Oh, I was gonna -- I wanted to put her to bed, and I'd like to hear about your sister.
Kay: Yeah, I'll tell you when I get down. I just thought Miguel might have an idea or two since he's known Jessica his whole life. It won't be long.
Fox: All right. Not funny, Endora. Give me the chocolate bar. Come on.
Tabitha's voice: Be careful, Fox. There's nothing more risky than coming between a witchlet and her chocolate.
Endora: No.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fancy: Let me go!
[Man yelling]
Fancy: Oh, Chris. Oh, my God. I'm sorry. Sorry.
Chris: Oh, I'm sorry. Remind me never to tangle with a police recruit.
Fancy: Uh-huh. I didn't know it was you. I thought you were an intruder. Why did you jump me like that?
Spike: What the hell?
Chris: I'm warning you, Spike. Stay off my wife's family's estate. I won't be so easy on you next time. I thought you were the intruder. I heard a noise outside the cottage. I didn't get a good look at you in the dark.
Fancy: No, it's ok. But the fact is Luis and I got a call on his police radio saying there's a trespasser on the grounds.
Chris: Well, that's who I must have heard.
Fancy: You haven't seen anyone except me?
Chris: Not a soul.
Fancy: Ok. I'm gonna check around the cottage.
Chris: I'm gonna reassure Sheridan. She's inside.
Fancy: No, no, no, she's fine. Luis is there.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Fancy moaning]
Sheridan: How could you, Luis?
Luis' voice: Oh, yeah.
Sheridan: How could you?
Luis' voice: Mm, oh, yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: Oh, dear God. Theresa's right next door. We're done for.
Theresa: Ethan.
Ethan: So it was you and Jared that was making all that noise in there?
Gwen: Guess I could say to get a room, but it looks like you already have.
Theresa: And you're here in this hotel for what reason, Gwen?
Gwen: Same reason as you. I guess just some people make a lot more noise than others, but whatever floats your boat.
Jared: I think he's drunk.
Ethan: What's so interesting, Jared?
Theresa: Did you just say someone was drunk?
Theresa: Um, what are you looking at?
Jared: Nothing. Um, just trying to figure out how to deal with Ethan here yet again.
Rebecca: What? You're the one who wanted us out there.
Gwen: They will see you. Wait until the coast is clear. Then scram. I mean it.
Ethan: Look, my point to you two is that you were making a lot of racket in there, ok, and whatever you were doing, it was -- was really loud.
Theresa: Um, point taken. We'll keep it down.
Jared: Yeah, if we can. You know, sometimes you get carried away. That happens to Tess and me a lot.
Gwen: Yeah. It happens to any couple in love, including us. Right?
Ethan: That's right.
Jared: Well, if that's all, I'm sure the two of you want to get back to each other as much as Tess and I do, so, uh, good night.
Ethan: Good night. Let's go back to our room.
Gwen: Ok. So, here we are again.
Ethan: Why are you talking so loud?
Gwen: What? Oh, I was? Honey, I'm just -- I am starving, you know. I think maybe let's go downstairs to the restaurant, have something to eat.
Ethan: Actually, let's -- why don't we just order room service up here? That way we don't have to leave the room.
Gwen: Ok, great idea.
Ethan: Yeah. I think I saw a menu around here somewhere.
Gwen: Ok. [Whispering] Mother, just stay hidden. Do not dare come out till Ethan is sound asleep, and be quiet.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spike: Honey, you didn't tell them that you wanted to testify against me, did you?
Simone: Well, she didn't say it in so many words, but Jessica wants the abuse to stop, and that's the only way to do it.
Paloma: You have hurt my friend for the last time.
Spike: All right. Well, what can I say? If that's what you want, I guess we can both testify in court.
Simone: Don't threaten her, Spike.
Paloma: You're bluffing.
Sam: You could testify about what?
Spike: Well, let's just say there's a Pandora's box that you don't want to open up 'cause you won't be able to close it there, Chief Bennett.
Noah: What the hell is that supposed to mean?
{Spike: And I'll save you from the gas chamber.
Jessica: You mean that's my choice? Marry you or get the death penalty for killing guys I don't even remember?
Spike: Honey, as much as it pains me to say this, yeah, that's about it. } Well, I guess it is a free country. If you want to testify, it's fine. I guess I'll just see you in court.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fancy: Ok. Well, I thought it was a good idea to secure the perimeter before we go in.
Chris: All right. Uh, we saw what was on the news earlier.
Fancy: Oh, my God. You mean the --
Chris: You and Luis.
Fancy: It wasn't what it looked like.
Chris: Uh, it really upset Sheridan.
Fancy: Oh, God. Sheridan saw it, too? But it was all a part of this undercover sting investigation.
Chris: I know that's what the television said, but --
Fancy: Well, really, it didn't mean anything.
Chris: Look, Fancy. I believe you, but I just don't think anybody else would.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Fancy moaning]
Luis' voice: Oh, yeah.
Luis' voice: Oh, yeah.
Luis: It wasn't real, ok? It was part of an undercover operation.
Sheridan: You don't owe me an explanation, Luis.
Luis: Sheridan, we weren't having sex.
Sheridan: Please. They've been running the same graphic loop over and over and over again.
Luis: Sheridan, would you listen to me? Ok? It was just a plot. It was to root out the bad guys.
Sheridan: I don't want to hear it. It's none of my business what you and Fancy do.
Luis: Yeah, well, if me being with your niece makes you feel this way, it definitely is. Sheridan, why don't you just tell me that you love me?
Sheridan: No.
Luis: Sheridan, listen to me. Admit it, ok. Just tell me the way you feel.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Thunder]
Fox: Don't worry, kiddo. It's just some distant thunder.
Endora: Oh.
Tabitha: Oh, well, the weatherman says it is coming this way. Not that they know anything about accurate predictions.
Fox: What's that?
Tabitha: Nothing. Nothing, dear. All right, Endora. It's time for you to go back to bed.
Fox: Yes, it is. And there's no more chocolate for you. You hear me? I don't seem to know where she gets this endless supply of chocolate from.
Tabitha: Don't look at me.
Kay: Well, Maria's back in dreamland at least.
Miguel: I started telling her a story, and she was out like a light.
Tabitha: You do seem to have quite a way with her, Miguel.
Miguel: Yeah, I do.
Kay: Would you stop playing favorites? I made my decision. I'm marrying Fox.
Tabitha: Then why did you ask Miguel to help you put Maria to bed? You claim to know what you want, but you're still sending mixed messages.
Kay: It's all in your mind, Tabitha. It's Fox and only Fox.
Tabitha: Oh, well, whatever you say, dear. I'll tell you one person who'll be happy -- Endora. She's always wanted the two of you to be together.
Kay: Well, good. She and Maria can be the flower girls at the wedding. You ready for bed?
Fox: Yeah. I thought you'd never ask.
Kay: Mm.
Fox: Mm. Oh, I will take that in case you have some more chocolate tricks up your sleeve, kiddo. Good night, everybody.
Kay: Night.
Tabitha's voice: Uh-oh, Fox. Endora was your biggest fan.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jared: Hey. You ok?
Theresa: I guess I'm just, you know, a little more tired than I realized.
Jared: Or maybe it's because now we know Gwen and Ethan are in the room next door.
Theresa: Well, it is a little bit awkward.
Jared: Not for me. So what if they know we're having fun in here together?
Theresa: Yeah. And you did put together such a nice evening for us. I could use some wine, please?
Jared: Your wish is my command.
Theresa: Ok.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: No, no, no, no, no. Not my ear, J.T. No, no, no, no. You know how sensitive my ear is. Quiet. Gwen will kill us.
[Thumping sound]
Gwen: Honey, you know what? I would love to take a midnight stroll. How about that?
[Thunder]
Ethan: Um, did you hear that? Sounds like the storm's getting pretty close, though. We'd probably get soaked, honey.
Gwen: Yeah. Probably. You know what? Why don't we forget about this dinner because Theresa and Jared are not the only ones who are here for a romantic evening.
Ethan: You're absolutely right. Tell you what. Let me take this little cart out of the room. All right?
Gwen: Good idea.
Ethan: I'll be back.
Gwen: Ok.
[Door closes]
Gwen: Ok. I will just have to wear him out so thoroughly making love, he will fall dead asleep, and he will never hear J.T. or my mother make their escape. Ok.
[Laughter]
[Giggling]
Rebecca: Shh.
Ethan: Did you hear that?
Gwen: What? Um, maybe.
Ethan: I don't believe this. Jared and Theresa are back at it again? You kidding me?
[Giggling]
Theresa: What are Ethan and Gwen doing next door?
Jared: Sounds like the same thing we were doing a half hour ago.
Theresa: Oh, my gosh. I mean, seriously, what is wrong with them? What, do they think this is kind of, like, some sex competition to see who can have sex the loudest?
Jared: They want a competition, they're gonna lose.
Theresa: You know what? I'm not gonna put up with this.
Ethan: Talk about juvenile, huh? I mean, you know they're just doing this to tick us off, right?
Gwen: Yeah. I mean, I can't believe them. They have some nerve. You know what? I think you should go say something to them.
Ethan: Oh, you're damn right I am.
Gwen: Yeah, you tell them. Oh, my God. That better be Theresa and Jared. [Gasps] Gross!
Rebecca: No. Not now. Just do that again, J.T.
Gwen: You do anything but get the hell out of here, and you're both gonna be sorry. Listen to me. Ethan's only gonna be gone just for a minute. I'm gonna try to stall him, but get -- mother, get out of here. I mean it.
J.T.: Just one more little kiss.
Ethan: Ahem.
Theresa: Oh, well, you know what? We're not amused by your little childish attempts at one-upmanship, Ethan. This is not a competition.
Ethan: Excuse me? What are you talking about? You and Jared are in here intentionally making a racket to get on our nerves, Theresa.
Theresa: Ok. We weren't the ones crashing around like two little teenagers. That was you.
Ethan: The hell it was. We were having dinner before we were interrupted. We were gonna go to bed, but your three-ring-circus freak-show act in here --
Jared: No, no, no, no, no. That wasn't us this time, man.
Theresa: Wait. So you -- you two weren't just having sex?
Gwen: No. We were going to, but unlike some people, you know, who like to just get it over with quickly, we like to take our time. You know, there is a little thing called foreplay, right?
Theresa: Yes, I do know. [Pounding] There it is again.
Ethan: All right, look. If we're -- we're all here, right?
Theresa: Mm-hmm.
Ethan: So where's it coming from?
Theresa: Oh, it sounds like it's coming from your room, actually.
Ethan: That's impossible. There's nobody else in our room.
Theresa: Nobody you know about, you mean.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Spike: Well, if that's what you want, Jess, then by all means, we both can testify in court.
Sam: Jessica, listen to me. You don't have to be afraid of him. He's never gonna do anything to hurt you again. And whatever lies he's threatening to tell about you in court, we'll refute. There's no judge in this country that'll blame you for the things he's made you do.
Spike: Honey, do you really want to bring me into court to testify? I think he's trying to brainwash you against me, honey.
Noah: Oh, that's rich coming from you, you --
Spike: Sweetheart, sweetheart, listen. Come here.
Jessica: I'm sorry.
Sam: Jessica.
Jessica: No.
Spike: Come here, Jess.
Sam: Please.
Jessica: No.
Sam: Jessica, I'm begging you. Jessica.
Spike: Leave her alone.
Jessica: I'm sorry.
Sam: Jessica, I'm your father.
Jessica: I know.
Sam: I love you. I love you. I love you, Jessica. Please, please.
Spike: Leave her alone.
Jessica: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Spike. You're right. I shouldn't have listened to them. And I'd never drag you into court.
Spike: Well, I love you. That's my girl. That's my girl. My girl. Yeah, baby. Shh, shh, shh, shh. Oh, baby, it's ok, honey.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tabitha: Don't be churlish, Endora. Fox was just looking out for you.
Tabitha: Well, he didn't know it was bottomless. He was just taking care of you. He didn't want you to make yourself sick.
Tabitha: Let me guess. You wish you were upstairs with Kay and not Fox, right?
Miguel: You know what the worst thing is? It's all my fault, Tabitha.
Tabitha: Yes. Well, she does seem to have made up her mind.
Miguel: I don't have a prayer with her when Fox is always around. I mean, things might be a little different if I could spend some time alone with her.
Tabitha: You mean, romantic time.
Miguel: Really romantic, in some fantastical place where no one will barge in to ruin things. I just don't think there's a place like that in Harmony, is there?
Tabitha's voice: Endora.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sheridan: I don't know what you're doing here, but if you think that I'm upset about you and Fancy --
Luis: I could see that you were.
Sheridan: No, no, no. I told you I wanted you to move on, and I meant it. And what better person than with Fancy?
Luis: Mm-hmm. Then why'd you get so upset when you saw us together?
Sheridan: Anybody would be upset seeing their niece in what looked like a porno movie.
Luis: Oh, Sheridan, come on. You were crying because you saw me together with another woman. It's not too late for us. You know it'll never be too late.
Sheridan: Yes, yes, yes, it is because it's over, Luis. I'm telling you with all my heart, I want to be with Chris. I'm married to Chris, and I am now finally the mother of his little boy. I want to be with them, not you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fancy: Oh, you still haven't gone inside?
Chris: I was waiting for you.
Fancy: Huh. You're not sure what you're gonna walk into with Luis and Sheridan.
Chris: Come on. It's not that, Fancy.
Fancy: You don't have to lie to me, Chris. I feel the same exact insecurity whenever the two of them are in the same room.
Chris: You know what? I should be more confident. I mean, Sheridan's even legally adopted James.
Fancy: I know, and I'm happy for all of you. It is a huge gift for Sheridan on the heels of losing Marty and then your --
Chris: I hope so. Do you think that James is the only reason that Sheridan chose me instead of Luis?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: You know, Ethan, I think Theresa was wrong about where the sounds were coming from. In fact, gosh, I don't even hear anything. I think it stopped.
Ethan: Think you're right.
Gwen: Yeah. You know, whoever it is, whatever it was, it doesn't make any difference. I think we should all go back to our romantic evenings. Hmm?
Theresa: This is weird.
Ethan: This is weird. I actually was telling Gwen earlier I thought I heard something or someone in that closet.
Gwen: Right, which we checked. Remember? We checked it, and there was nothing in there. So, I think this thunder's, like, totally affecting our hearing.
Ethan: Oh, honey, it wasn't thundering earlier.
Theresa: You a bit tense tonight, Gwen?
Gwen: No, I'm not tense. I'm just sick of all this nonsense is what it is.
Theresa: I think we should just, you know, check the closet again.
Gwen: But there's, you know -- there's nothing in there.
Theresa: So? Just to be sure.
Ethan: It's empty.
Gwen: I mean, of course it is. You know, there was no one in there before. There's no one in there now.
Theresa: Huh. Just sounded like those lovemaking sounds were coming from somewhere close by.
Gwen's voice: Where are they?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Thunder]
J.T.: Oh, you still got it, Becky baby.
Rebecca: I know.
[Thunder and rain]
J.T.: Uh-oh! Storm's coming!
Rebecca: Oh, you know, nothing turns me on like a good rain. Ha! Let's do it again, J.T. Woo!
J.T.: Ha ha ha!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tabitha: Just a minute, Miguel.
Tabitha: It was only chocolate, sweet pea. Surely you're not going to hold it against Fox because he was trying to look after you. He is your half-brother, after all, and you know you adore him.
Tabitha: Well, just don't do anything rash, all right? Unless, of course, you'd like to use your powers to help Miguel win Kay's affections. Mommy would certainly sleep better knowing that Charity the good was permanently out of the way. Well, do what you will, my witchlet.
Tabitha: I thought you were going to do something to Fox.
Kay: I love you. Can't wait to be your wife.
Kay: Fox? Ok. That's the first time a man's fallen asleep on me in the middle of a kiss. Ooh. Why do I feel so strange? What's going on?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fancy: Oh, look how dark the sky has gotten. It's gonna open up any minute.
[Thunder]
Chris: You can actually see it's already raining across town. So do you think Sheridan's only staying with me because of my son?
Fancy: Not at all. What I meant was with you she's finally achieved her dream -- a wonderful husband, a beautiful little boy. It's what she's always wanted, and now she's got it, with you.
Chris: I hope it's enough.
Fancy: It's not easy for either one of us, is it -- this thing Luis and Sheridan shared?
Chris: No, it's not.
Fancy: But we have to take Sheridan's word for it that she's moved on.
Chris: Yes.
Fancy: We need to enjoy the lives we have. Not that I'm with Luis, but maybe someday.
Chris: Well, I hope that works out for you, Fancy.
Fancy: Yeah, me, too. Maybe we should go inside and see what they're doing.
Chris: Yeah. That's a good idea.
Fancy: Yeah. Just in the nick of time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Thunder]
Luis: You say all the right words, don't you? I can see it in your eyes, Sheridan. Look, I'm sorry if I hurt you.
Sheridan: I'm fine. Let's not make more of this than it already is.
Luis: What? You're afraid if I touch you, it's gonna make you remember what we had together? Make you realize that you shouldn't be with Chris?
Sheridan: What if you're right? What difference does it make, Luis? I'm a married woman, and I want to be a good and loyal wife and mother. I'm afraid if you touch me, I don't know what will happen.
Luis: How can you stay married to him? Hmm? Just let me hold you. Come on. Just let me hold you.
Sheridan: But I --
Luis: Come on. It's all right. Don't fight it. Come on.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jessica: Ok. I really appreciate what you're all trying to do, but you completely misunderstood --
Sam: No, Jess. We understand all of it. He's been beating you.
Jessica: No, he hasn't. The bruises you saw were from an accident. I was trying to get to the bathroom last night in the dark, and I tripped.
Simone: Jessica.
Paloma: Don't. We know better.
Jessica: It's true.
Noah: No, it's not. Jessica, look. Look at me. We are here to protect you, ok? We can make all the bad stuff go away just like you said you wanted it to.
Jessica: I didn't mean it. I -- I just felt so pressured by all of you. But Spike's my husband. He loves me.
Spike: That's right, baby. It's you and me against the world, honey.
Simone: Jessica, don't listen to him. We can help you through this.
Paloma: Don't give in to his threats.
Spike: Honey, they're just trying to poison your mind against me, honey. You know what you and I have together.
Simone: Jessica, this is what you have with him. And you are a pig. Any man who would beat up on a woman --
Spike: You know what? I don't need to explain myself to you. Jessica already told you how she got the black and blue marks.
Simone: And this -- this -- this is your fault, and this is your fault, too. Jessica hates herself so much for being with you that she is hurting herself. This is the real proof of how she really feels.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tabitha: Where is Miguel? What have you done with him? You little demon.
Endora: [Mumbles indistinctly]
Tabitha: What is going on here? Kay's missing, too! Endora. Endora, will you listen to me? Have you sent Kay and Miguel off together? Well, where are they? Endora, will you please tell Mommy? Where are they?
Kay: Miguel, is that you? Where are we?
Miguel: I don't know. I have no idea. I was just with Tabitha a minute ago. You mean this isn't a dream?
Kay: I don't think so.
Miguel: This is so weird. I was with Tabitha, and I was telling her how I wished I could spend some time alone with you in a romantic place, and then -- this.
Kay: You told her that?
Miguel: Well, I was thinking if I could pull you away from Fox and spend some time alone with you, it might convince you to want to be with me.
Kay: Wait. I was just with Fox in bed.
Miguel: Not anymore. You're with me now.
Kay: I have to get back to him. He's gonna get worried.
Miguel: Look. You can go to him soon enough, but I don't want to waste this opportunity, wherever it came from.
[Music begins playing]
Miguel: You know, maybe my love is so strong, it pulled you away from Fox and brought you here with me.
Kay: No. This must be your dream. It can't be mine.
Miguel: Now, if it is my dream, I guess I get to play it out however I want.
Kay: I guess you do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ethan: Well, I can't hear anything with all this thunder going on.
Theresa: You know, I just -- I swore I heard something from nearby.
Gwen's voice: Mother, where are you?
[Thunder]
Rebecca: Oh, J.T.!
J.T.: Oh, Becky!
Theresa: It's coming from outside.
Gwen's voice: Oh, my God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Noah: You are going to pay for what you are doing to my --
Sam: Noah.
Noah: What? Huh? You want to rip him apart as much as I do.
Sam: You better believe I do, but we can't. It'll make things worse for your sister.
Noah: How can things get any worse than this?
Sam: It'll be worse if we're behind bars and we can't help her get rid of this slime.
Sam: Jessica, honey, we can't make you do anything you don't want to do.
Spike: Hear, hear.
Sam: But I want you to do this for me. I want you to go back to therapy. There's a doctor in Boston, a really good doctor. And I want you to see him, and I'm gonna make a phone call right now.
Spike: Ahem. Uh, listen, Chief. My wife does not do therapy, so you can save your little phone call.
Sam: You go to hell.
Spike: Like you need some quack shrink in your life, honey. That's crazy talk.
Noah: Spike, she's hurting herself because of you. Don't you think that's a great sign that maybe she hates your guts?
Spike: Hey, so maybe she's got a few self-esteem issues. Lots of girls do, ok? Right, baby? Right? Any problems that my girl here has, the Spike man's gonna take care of them. Hey, honey, why don't you tell your brother how good I take care of you, huh? Especially at night, when we're in bed, alone. Yeah. Hey, boy, guess what? It's all about me and your little sister.
Noah: Take that! Come on! Come on!
[Women screaming]
Jessica: Stop!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tabitha: Endora, you know who you remind me of right now? Siren, the fickle mermaid you conjured up. You've always rooted for Fox and Kay to be together. Now, just because your half-brother cut off your chocolate supply, you've turned against him. Well, I'll tell you one thing. There's no guarantee that Kay is going to throw over Fox for Miguel. Well, at least I don't think there is.
Kay: What if this isn't a dream? What if this is real?
Miguel: All the better. That means you love me as much as I love you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sheridan: Oh, Luis.
Luis: This is where you belong.
Chris: What the hell is going on here?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: Wow. You really are tense tonight. You wouldn't know more about those lovemaking sounds than you're letting on, now would you?
Gwen: Of course not.
Theresa: So, then, why are you trying to keep us from finding out who's making them?
Gwen: I'm not. I just think this is such a waste of a perfectly romantic evening with my husband, to go looking for people who aren't there. That ledge is really narrow. No one could possibly be out there.
Ethan: Honey, honey, you do sound like you don't want Theresa to go check it out.
Gwen: Ok, fine. Go look. I don't care. Go.
[Thunder]
Theresa: Is that J.T. Cornell?
[Thunder]
[NEXT_ON]
Rebecca: Theresa's gonna tell Ethan that I'm out here on the ledge with you.
Jared: Theresa, what's the big secret?
Miguel: Follow your heart, Kay. Marry me.
Spike: I want Noah arrested for assault and battery.","Theresa, Ethan, Gwen, and Jared continued to look for the lovemaking sounds they all heard and blamed on each other. Finally Theresa looked out on the balcony outside Ethan and Gwen's room and saw JT and Rebecca making love yet again. Will she tell the others what she saw? Luis and Sheridan argued over his fake porno film that keeps showing over and over on the news. He explained what it was, but Sheridan still said she wants to stay with Chris and James. Luis realized better, however, and they ended up almost kissing right when Chris and Fancy came in from outside the cottage.",summ_screen
"Kay: I love you, I've always loved you. I can't wait to marry you and raise Maria with you.
Miguel: This is a dream come true.
Kay: For me, too.
Kay: I promise that I am going to be a good wife and mother. And I know you are going to be a fantastic husband and father.
Miguel: What about Fox?
Kay: Well, I guess we'll tell him as soon as we can. I just don't want to hurt him. He's been so good to me, and it's not like I don't love him. I just --
Miguel: It's ok. It's ok, I understand. And hopefully Fox will, too.
Fox: I won't lose you, Kay. You or Maria. The question is, how do I keep you? God, I'd rather die than see you marry Miguel.
Fox: That's it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: No. Gwen cannot lose Ethan to Theresa. At least not until I get those x-ray glasses that I ordered off the internet.
Rebecca's voice: Gwen told me not to let Ethan realize she's gone, but what if he wakes up and sees she's not here? The trick is to lull him back to sleep, and Gwen did all but order me to take care of Ethan, and that could only mean one thing.
Rebecca: Uh, Ethan, it's Gwen. I'm right here.
Ethan: Mm, hi.
Rebecca's voice: Wait, no. I am only doing this so Gwen can bribe J.T. Into leaving town. Without him, Theresa can't prove Gwen and I outed Ethan as a Bennett, then framed her for it. It's costing millions, but at least we'll finally be free of Theresa.
Theresa: J.T. told me to meet him in his room --
Gwen: Wait. What are you doing here?
Theresa: Gwen. It's none of your business. So is that bag of yours full of money?
Gwen: No. Is that?
Theresa: No.
Gwen: Ok, then. I will just be on my way.
Theresa: Good. I'm gonna get going, too.
Gwen: Hey, you're here to meet J.T., aren't you?
Theresa: So are you.
Gwen: Great, this is great. He's playing us against each other.
Theresa: Whoever pays him the most money gets answers.
Gwen: Damn him. Damn it.
Theresa: Damn him straight to hell.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: Fancy! Fancy, where are you?
Fancy: I'm here, Luis. I'm here.
Luis: Fancy! Fancy!
Luis: Tell me where the hell she is, damn it!
Chris: I don't know.
Sheridan: Then why are you here?
Paloma: With a rope and flashlight, no less.
Luis: I told you he knew where she is.
Chris: Luis is wrong. I was only here --
Luis: Oh, shut up. Fancy! Fancy!
Fancy: I'm here, Luis. I'm here. .
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fox: Is my idea brilliant, or is it totally whacked? Is Kay going to believe me, or is she just going to see it as a way for me not to lose her to Miguel?
{Julian: God, Kay would be insane to choose some peon like Miguel who can barely put clothes on his back. How is he going to provide for a wife and daughter?
Fox: That's just the thing. That's his trump card, that he and Kay have a child together.
Julian: Yes, but you know Kay loves her daughter more than anything in the world. What you have to do, you have to show her that you are the one that can give Maria the best that life has to offer -- the best schools, best house, the best everything -- that you're the man who can provide for a daughter. Not Miguel. You have to convince her of that before it's too late. }
[SCENE_BREAK]
Miguel: I thought I lost you... both you and Maria, but now -- now everything's perfect, and I promise it will be from now on.
Kay: I believe you. Sometimes you just know you've made the right decision. You know, deciding to break off my engagement to Fox and marry you is definitely one of those times.
Miguel: You know, the second I came back to Harmony and saw you and Maria, I just knew it. I knew I had to be with you.
Kay: Well, I've known all along. When you left to go looking for Charity, I guess I was just so hurt and alone, and Fox was there, and I couldn't help but fall in love with him.
Miguel: I don't blame you. Fox was here when I wasn't. And of course, I sent money for Maria, but she needed more than that. And you needed more. And Fox gave you both what I wasted on Charity -- my time and my love. But I'm here now, and I promise I will spend the rest of my life making up for all that lost time.
Kay: I just hate that I have to break off this engagement to him. You know, we just moved up the date, and now I'm going to call off the wedding?
Miguel: That's why we can't waste any time. It wouldn't be fair to Fox.
Kay: I know, I know, but, oh, he is going to die when he finds out that we're getting married. Oh, he'll just die.
Fox: If you feel guilty now, Kay, just wait.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca's voice: Getting in bed with Ethan seemed to do the trick. He's settled back into a much deeper sleep, thinking I'm Gwen. I just hope she gets back from paying off J.T. soon. I don't know how much longer I can take care of Ethan without taking care of us both.
Rebecca's voice: No! This is not right.
Rebecca: Um, honey, I need to freshen up a little bit.
Ethan: Hurry back, all right?
Rebecca: Ok, down, Rebecca. Ethan is my daughter's husband. He's my son-in- law. I'm practically old enough to be his older -- sister. Ok, I mean, on the other hand, though, Gwen did practically order me to take care of him, and, my goodness, women on soaps do this sort of thing all the time. But could I? Absolutely. Should I? Mm, probably not. Will I? Who are we kidding? No. Mm -- nah. Ah. A mother's work is never done.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: I am not going to let you win. I am going to pay J.T. so much money that he is going to leave town without Ethan ever seeing him.
Theresa: No, Gwen. I'm going to pay J.T. even more money to keep him in Harmony so he can prove to Ethan what you did, that you've been lying to him all this time.
Gwen: No, you won't.
Theresa: Yes, I will.
Gwen: Mm, you won't.
Theresa: Mm, yeah, I will.
J.T.: Ladies, where's the loot? Oh, it's so nice to see you both. I can't wait to tally up your contributions to my retirement fund.
Theresa: You brought us here under false pretenses, J.T.
Gwen: You're playing us against each other.
J.T.: That's right. Whoever brought me the most money, gets their honey. Ethan Winthrop.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: Fancy! Fancy! Damn it, why isn't she answering?
Paloma: Maybe she's too far away to hear you calling her.
Luis: Is she?
Chris: How would I know?
Luis: Because you know where she is!
Chris: No, I don't.
Sheridan: Then why did you come here?
Chris: Why? Because of his vision, or whatever. The dirt, the darkness, it reminded me of caves. And these were the closest ones to the estate.
Sheridan: We've never been here before, so how did you know to come here?
Chris: I've overheard some people talking about them once when I was out with James. I came here to try and find Fancy.
Paloma: Why didn't you tell us where you were going?
Chris: I left without saying anything because I didn't want to get anybody's hopes up, ok? Acting on a hunch, based on Luis' visitation? It's a little far- fetched, ok? And if I was wrong, I didn't want to feel stupid for trying to help.
Luis: And you don't think it's the slightest bit suspicious that we discovered you in these obscure caves? Not to mention the fact that it's the place that Fancy's cell phone led us to.
Chris: You know, I'm sick and tired of your conspiracy theories. Me being here is a stroke of luck.
Luis: Yeah, I'll bet it is. It's all right, I'll get the truth once I find Fancy.
Sheridan: Where on earth could she be?
Luis: Fancy? Fancy!
Luis: Fancy!
Fancy: What?
Luis: Fancy, we know you're here. Just tell us where you are.
Fancy: Luis. Oh, Luis. Ah!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fox: I hope this works.
Kay: God, I hate having to do this. It is going to kill Fox to know that I'm breaking off our engagement to marry you.
Miguel: I know it's hard, but the sooner you get this over with, the better it will be for everyone.
Kay: Ok.
Fox: No, doctor, that's all right, I don't mind you calling this late. I'm rather anxious to find out what my test results are.
Kay: What test results?
Fox: Listen, I appreciate you trying to be diplomatic, Doc, but I've been worrying about this for long enough, so please just cut to the chase. Am I going to live or die?
Kay: Oh, my God.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.T.: Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Winthrop, after you. Whoever said you can't put a price on the truth is about to be proven wrong.
Gwen: Who the hell do you think you are, playing us against each other?
Theresa: That's low, J.T., even for a sneaky little snake like you.
J.T.: Ladies, please, this is my chance at a big score. How can you blame me for making the most of it?
Theresa: You're going to need the money for reconstructive surgery.
Gwen: Yeah, and not on your face.
J.T.: My kibble and bits have taken a pounding since I came back to Harmony. Now, if you two don't stop hurting me, I'm going to make sure you both lose Ethan.
Theresa: No.
Gwen: You can't do that.
J.T.: Oh -- oh, watch me. I can tell him any lurid lie to make him hate you both. So back off.
Theresa: Fine.
Gwen: Fine. No more hitting.
J.T.: Ok. Now, let's get down to business, shall we? Ok, here's the deal. Whoever brought me the most money gets Ethan. Whoever comes up short, loses the lug. Simple as that. So, show me the money.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fancy: [Yelling] Help! Somebody help me! Help! I need help!
Sheridan: Fancy.
Paloma: She's alive.
Chris: Thank God.
Luis: It's this way. And you better hope that she's all right, because if she's not --
Sheridan: Luis, please, all right? Chris couldn't have had anything to do with Fancy's disappearance. He was with me at the cottage when it happened.
Luis: You know what, like I said, I'll find out the truth.
Fancy: Help! Please, someone help me!
Luis: Fancy! Fancy, where are you?
Fancy: I'm down in some hole! Please help me!
Luis: We will, don't worry. Fancy!
Fancy: Down here!
Paloma: Down where?
Luis: There! Oh, my God. She must have either fallen in here, or she was shoved. Which was it, Chris?
Chris: How the hell would I know?
Luis: Because you did it!
Sheridan: Luis, please, Fancy needs help.
Luis: Fancy, it's all right, you can relax now. We'll get you up out of there in no time, all right?
Fancy: Hurry, Luis! Please help me!
Luis: [Quietly] Oh, my God. This is not gonna be easy.
Fancy: Help me, Luis. Please don't let me die.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fox: Uh-huh. Right. Ok, please, doctor, in English. What does that mean?
Kay: What could possibly be wrong with him?
Miguel: I think he's about to find out, Kay.
[Fox laughs]
Miguel: He's just joking with the doctor.
Kay: God, but why would he be talking to a doctor this late in the first place?
Miguel: That's a good question.
Fox: Ah, no, I'm sorry, doctor, sometimes I joke around like that. But everything's fine, right? I mean, all the test results came back negative. Excuse me? But, doctor, you just said that -- I'm sorry, doctor, maybe -- maybe I'm not hearing you right. The test results showed what? Oh, doctor, it's worse than you thought? But then that would mean that I'm really dying. But no, Doc, I can't die, I'm about to marry Kay right now. Oh, my God. Kay and Maria, what am I going to do?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: This could be my best sex-capade ever. I mean better than when I was filibustering with all those congressmen in the cloak room. Oh, the special way the cadets stand at attention. Oh, and the best part is that Gwen practically begged me to take care of Ethan. And we all know what that means. Of course, I would only do it so that he doesn't know that Gwen's not here. Oh, the things us mothers do for our daughters.
Rebecca: So here's to you, Mrs. Robinson.
Rebecca: I'm here, ready for the taking.
Ethan: Mm, come here, baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gwen: You know, you should be ashamed of yourself.
J.T.: Oh, I am. Shame is my middle name.
Theresa: You make me sick.
J.T.: I hear that a lot.
Gwen: Let's just get on with this.
Theresa: Yeah, I've waited long enough to be with Ethan.
Gwen: I'm sure you and Jared will be very happy together, since there is no way you're going to wind up with Ethan.
Theresa: Oh no, I'm going to win. Ethan is going to be mine.
J.T.: What is it about Ethan that has had you two fighting over him for all of these years now?
Gwen: Ethan is the most wonderful man I have ever known. He's handsome, he's noble, loving.
Theresa: He's the absolute best. To be loved by him is a gift. It's really hard to put into words.
J.T.: Wow.
Gwen: You're actually getting what we're saying?
J.T.: Oh, no. I was just thinking about all of this money and how I can live the good life till I drop. But first I'm going to count it. Then we will see which one of you lucky ladies spends her life with Ethan and which one of you ends up bitter and alone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: Fancy, just stay calm, all right? We'll have you up out of there in no time.
Fancy: Please hurry, Luis. I think this thing is slipping.
Luis: Just stay still, ok? No sudden movements.
Fancy: Ok. I'm slipping.
Luis: Hold still.
Sheridan: Fancy, it's ok. Luis knows what he's doing.
Luis: If you didn't know she was down there, what did you bring this for?
Chris: At least I came prepared.
Luis: Funny, because you don't strike me as the Boy Scout type.
Sheridan: Luis, please. It does make sense that if Chris thought Fancy was trapped in a cave, he would bring rope and a flashlight, just in case he found her.
Luis: And what do you know, he did. Fancy, listen to me. I'm going to lower you down a rope, ok? Just tie it around your waist and then we'll bring it back up.
Fancy: Ok.
{Chris: I'm not going to let you kill her.
Spike: Well, how are you going to explain you being here -- with me? You don't think Luis is gonna be able to put two and two together when Fancy tells him? Come on, wake up, stupid. Luis has been trying to pin something on you to take away your wife. Now, is that what you want -- to lose that precious Sheridan to Luis? }
Luis: What the hell -- Fancy, watch out!
Fancy: Ah!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kay: Fox is dying. Oh, my God.
Fox: Thanks, Doc. I just needed a moment there for what you said to sink in. What? No, no, doctor, I don't want to tell Kay right now. Listen, our wedding is coming up, and I want Kay to be able to look back on the day that we got married as one of the happiest times in the short little time we were able to spend together. She is the most amazing woman I've ever met before. I just can't believe I'm going to have to leave her and Maria so soon after we make things official. It's just --
Fox: I'm sorry, Doc, but I love Kay too much to burden her with all my problems right now. I want Kay to be as happy about our future together for as long as she can be.
Kay: My God. How wonderful is he? To be putting me first at a time like this? He just found out that he is dying, and all he can think about is making me happy.
Miguel: Yeah.
Kay: I can't believe this is happening.
Miguel: Me either.
Kay: I mean, here we were about to tell him that I was going to call off our engagement and marry you and he just found out he's dying.
Miguel: That is some coincidence all right.
Kay: Well, this changes everything.
Miguel: What do you mean?
Kay: I can't tell him this now. It would kill him to know that I wanted to call off our wedding.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fancy: Oh!
Sheridan: Oh, thank God.
Paloma: The board missed her.
Luis: Are you ok?
Fancy: Just get me out of here.
Luis: What, are you trying to finish her off before I can save her?
Chris: Don't be ridiculous, Luis. For God's sake, Fancy is Sheridan's niece. I wouldn't want to hurt her or anybody else, for that matter.
Luis: Yeah, I wonder.
Sheridan: Stop accusing Chris of something he couldn't have possibly done.
Luis: Yeah, Chris had some help.
Paloma: Speaking of help, we need to get Fancy back up here before something terrible happens.
Luis: Fancy!
Fancy: I have the rope.
Luis: Good. Now, listen to me, tie it around your waist as carefully as you can. I'm going to pull you up, all right? I hope to God this works.
Ethan: You are hot tonight, honey.
Rebecca: No, it's you who are hot. You and your rock-hard muscle -- I mean muscles.
Ethan: What? Rebecca! Oh, my God.
Rebecca: Surprise! No, uh-uh, no. Having sex with Ethan is a bad idea. I mean, it's just plain wrong. Besides, he would know it was me and not Gwen. I mean, I am so much more passionate and limber than Gwen is. What is taking her so long? I mean, why is it taking her so long to bribe J.T.?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Theresa: How dare J.T. ask me for more money. I already gave him a fortune to prove to Ethan that you're a liar.
Gwen: Well, it's too bad that the money you paid him before doesn't count. It's only who pays him the most tonight, which, FYI, is going to be me.
Theresa: No.
Gwen: Yeah. Theresa, there is no way you can win. Look, I traded in my grandmother's jewelry for cash. Plus, I got every dime of my mother's multimillion dollar divorce settlement from Julian.
Theresa: Wait, you got Rebecca to give you money?
Gwen: Yeah. Didn't count on that, did you, hon?
Theresa: Well, knowing your mother, you didn't either.
Gwen: Well, my mother became a very wealthy woman from that divorce settlement. So with all that money on my pile, there is no way you can match it, let alone beat it. So, once J.T. tallies up the sum, I'm going to win.
Man: [Whispering] Money.
Man: Money.
Singers: Money makes the world go around the world go around it makes the world go 'round a mark, a yen, a buck or a pound a buck or a pound a buck or a pound is all that makes the world go around that clinking clanking sound can make the world go 'round money, money, money, money money, money, money, money
J.T.: My tally is complete.
Gwen: Ok, who won?
Theresa: Yes, who won?
J.T.: After carefully checking and rechecking, counting and double counting, I have no doubt which one of you brought me the most money.
Gwen: Ok, so you going to keep quiet and leave town like I asked?
Theresa: Or are you going to stay in Harmony and prove to Ethan that it was Gwen and Rebecca who outed him as a Bennett to the tabloid, like I want?
J.T.: Well, that's the megamillion dollar question, isn't it?
Theresa: All right, yes, so tell us. Tells us who won --or me?
J.T.: Gwen-
Gwen: I knew it, I knew it! I won, I won. Ethan's mine. You lost. Yes!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fox: Don't worry, doctor, I won't do anything stupid. I want to live as long as I can for Kay and Maria's sake. Sure, I'll be in touch.
Fox's voice: Well it sounds like my bad news did the trick.
Kay: He's dying, Miguel. He's dying.
Miguel: Getting news like that out of the blue is unbelievable. Are you sure you don't want to tell him you're leaving him for me so that he can hear all the bad news at once.
Kay: Yes, I'm sure. My God, he just found out he's dying. I'm ashamed you would even say something like that.
Miguel: What are you gonna do? Just keep quiet and marry Fox?
Fox: Oh, hey, there you are. I just woke up and you were gone.
Kay: Are you ok?
Fox: I'm fine. What are you two doing out here together so late?
Miguel: The thing is, there's something we need to tell you.
Kay: Miguel!
Fox: Ok, well out with it. What do you need to tell me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Luis: You almost done?
Fancy: Yeah.
Luis: Well you should probably hurry it up.
Paloma: Luis, we're running --
Luis: I know we're running out of time. You ready?
Fancy: I'm trying to get it tight, but --
Luis: Fancy, you need to get a move on here.
Sheridan: Fancy, she almost--
Fancy: Ah!
Luis: Fancy! No!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rebecca: Oh, I need something cold to drink.
Ethan: Gwen? Gwen, honey, where are you?
Rebecca: Oh, no, Ethan's waking up. If he finds me here instead of Gwen he's going to know something's up. What are we gonna do?
Ethan: Gwen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.T.: Oh, come on, Gwen. Look at the bright side. You get to keep the money you brought.
Theresa: Yeah, J.T. is right. Now you and Rebecca can go on being the two rich bitches I've come to know and loathe.
Gwen: Oh, go to hell, Theresa.
Theresa: You know, I think I am going to go to Ethan instead -- with J.T.
J.T.: Coming, dear.
Theresa: Yes, now we're going to go to the B&B and show Ethan the proof that you and your mother were the ones who exposed his true paternity and then framed me for it. And then... well, you know what happens next.
Gwen: I can't believe this. I can't believe I'm going to lose Ethan.
Theresa: And Jane.
[NEXT_ON]
Theresa: J.T., let's go to the B&B and show Ethan the proof.
Gwen: Did you have sex with my husband?
Paloma: Luis just dived into the shaft after Fancy.
Sheridan: There's just no way Luis could survive a plunge like that.","As Fox watched Kay and Miguel making plans for her to dump him and marry Miguel, his heart was breaking, but he also got angry. He remembered Julian telling him to kill Miguel and get him out of the way, but he came up with a better idea. When Kay and Miguel came to his room to break the news to him, he pretended to be talking to a doctor, getting news that he only has a few months to live. Kay can't go through with their plan knowing this, but Miguel doesn't care. Luis, Sheridan, and Paloma finally found Fancy today, then had to figure out how to rescue her from the ever-slipping platform she is stuck on. They found it strange that Chris knew where the mine shaft was, and that he came with a rope to pull her out with, but he continued to deny he knew she was there. As Luis began pulling her up with the rope tied around her waist, the platform fell out from under her and she fell even further.",summ_screen
"Karen: Let's decrease his linoxin to .25 and we'll draw another level in 12 hours.
Colleen: Got it, .25.
Karen: Colleen, can you excuse me?
Colleen: Sure.
Karen: Thanks.
Kevin: Colleen.
Karen: Kevin.
Kevin: Karen. Thank God you're here.
Karen: Are you ok?
Kevin: No, not really. Well, it's that thing we talked about, my problem.
Karen: You mean those drugs you've been taking?
Kevin: Yeah. I think you're right. I need some help.
Karen: I'm glad to hear you finally admit that. Come on, let's talk over here.
Kevin: You know, what I think would work best for me is some kind of a program, a group session kind of thing.
Karen: I think that's a great idea.
Kevin: I thought Frank would know a good place to go. You haven't seen him, have you?
Karen: I don't understand. Why do you need to talk to Frank?
Kevin: He's been through this kind of thing.
Karen: Well, so have I, Kevin. I could recommend quite a few treatment centers.
Kevin: No. No, I'd like to talk to frank.
Karen: Frank's the last person you go to for help -- unless there's some other help you're talking about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ian: Ramsey.
Chris: Oh, it's only you. Thought it might be Caleb and Livvie again.
Ian: Again?
Chris: Yeah, they just paid me a little visit last night.
Ian: What'd they want?
Chris: Nothing much. They just wanted me to analyze some residue on a piece of glass. Think they were looking for an antidote or something.
Ian: I'll bet they were.
Chris: You know something about this?
Ian: Um -- did you help them or not?
Chris: I really couldn't. It was just sugar water.
Ian: Good.
Chris: What do you know that I don't?
Ian: Let's not worry about that right now. I need to get more packets from you.
Chris: Look, I've already given you enough o-neg to feed an army of bats. Is the hunger getting worse?
Ian: Never mind the hunger! Just get me the blood, would you?
[Ian snarls]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ian: I'm sorry.
Lucy: You -- you -- you wanted to bite me. What are you doing? Where are you going?
Ian: I'm leaving. I can't be here with you. I'm moving out.
[Doorbell rings]
Lucy: Ian. Ian? Ian.
Elizabeth: Oh, Lucy, thank God you're home. Lucy, you've got to help me. You're the only person that can help me. Oh, God, you've been crying.
Lucy: It's -- sorry. It's Ian. He -- he left. He's gone.
Elizabeth: Oh, thank God.
Lucy: What?
Elizabeth: No, no, no, no. Oh, I'm so sorry. No, listen, I didn't mean it like that. Lucy, he loves you so much. He'll be back. He adores you. I just said that because I was so afraid that you'd heard something about Alison.
Lucy: Wait, what are you talking about? What about Alison?
Elizabeth: Joshua has her. He's taken her again. You're the only one that can help me find her.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joshua: I'm sorry you didn't like what the chef prepared for you. You can ask for anything you'd like, you know. I would do anything for you -- within reason, of course.
Alison: I don't suppose you'd let me leave here?
Joshua: I thought perhaps after our little talk last night, you might see me differently, not as the monster that you think I am.
Alison: I don't understand this obsession with my family.
Joshua: Obsession?
Alison: I mean, first there was my mother that you went after, and then you turned my grandmother, and then you come after me and you want to make me your bride, a woman who clearly doesn't want to be with you and is in love with another man. I call that an obsession and I don't understand it.
Joshua: I explained to you, Alison --
Alison: Oh, I know, you explained. I'm everything that you thought you could never have. Whatever. I -- save it, ok?
Joshua: I think you underestimate yourself. You can't imagine that perhaps I just desire you? I want you more than I've ever wanted any other woman.
Alison: Oh, please. Stop. Don't even go there. We both know it's more than that.
Joshua: Well, I'd like to tell you it was more than that, I'd like to be able to say that I love you, but I don't, you see, because, quite frankly, I don't know what love is.
Alison: Let's just get to the point. What is it that you want with me, Joshua, hmm?
Joshua: This has to do with your father.
Alison: What?
Joshua: Your father, Malcolm, and I were friends. He helped make me what I am today.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Leaves rustle]
Jamal: All right, look, you might as well come out and show yourself because I know you're there, all right, so you're either going to come out or I'm going to come back there and get you. Stacey?
Stacey: How did you know I was there?
Jamal: How did I know? You sounded like a herd of elephants trampling through the brush. That's how I knew.
Stacey: And here I was trying to be so quiet.
Jamal: So what are you doing and why are you following me?
Stacey: Frank told me to keep an eye on you.
Jamal: Did he?
Stacey: It's not a bad job. I actually kind of like it.
Jamal: Yeah? Well, I don't.
Stacey: Come on, Jamal. Now that it's out, I don't have to hide, and who knows, you might even grow to like having me around. I mean, we could even make it fun, if you know what I mean.
Jamal: No. I don't know what you mean. Could you please explain?
Stacey: You haven't fed yet, have you? You're a virgin.
Jamal: Girl, get out of here with that virgin stuff, ok, please.
Stacey: A virgin vampire. No, it's ok. I'll teach you everything you need to know.
Rafe: What the hell are you doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lucy: How did this happen? Joshua got to Alison how? Wait a minute, are you sure that he even has her?
Elizabeth: I'm positive, I'm positive.
Lucy: Ok, then where's Rafe?
Elizabeth: Last I saw him, he was at Elixir tearing the place up trying to find Joshua.
Lucy: And?
Elizabeth: Nobody knows where they are, Lucy. That's why I'm here. You're the only person that can help me find her.
Lucy: I can't. I -- I -- I really wish I could help you, Elizabeth, but I cannot. I don't have my slayer powers anymore. They're gone.
Elizabeth: What? No, no, no, that can't be true.
Lucy: It is true and I have all these people I need to help. They need my help so badly, and I can not do a damn thing about it. I -- Ian -- I couldn't help him anymore, and Victor, and I can't even help Rafe fight the good fight, so I sure as heck cannot help you. I have become absolutely useless.
Elizabeth: No, don't you dare say that you are useless, Lucy. Slayer or not, you're the strongest woman I have ever known. You can help me find Alison, and you can help me do it now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamal: What do you think I'm doing? You can't figure that out for yourself, slayer?
Rafe: I didn't realize that you'd been turned.
Jamal: Yeah, well, you know, there's a lot of that going around town.
Rafe: Huh. Wait a minute, when did this happen?
Jamal: Oh, it doesn't matter.
Rafe: Yeah, it does. I'm looking for Alison.
Jamal: Hmm.
Rafe: Joshua took her, and if you're working for him, then you know where she is.
Jamal: Well, I can't help you with that, my brother. Have a good day. You trying to impress me?
Rafe: You know where she is, don't you? Start talking!
Jamal: Look, I don't answer to you, slayer. I never have, and I sure as hell ain't going to start answering to you now.
Rafe: Ok, you know what, you might want to rethink that, vampire, because they don't call me slayer for nothing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: How is that you were friends with my father?
Joshua: My mother worked for your family as a domestic. She was a housekeeper.
Alison: Really?
Joshua: Yes, and your father and I were the only two youngsters of a like age on that vast estate, so we were constant companions. We were the very best of friends.
Alison: That's funny because he never mentioned you ever.
Joshua: Well, I'm not surprised. As we grew older, things changed. He started to treat me less of a friend and more of a servant. When his real friends were around, he had me banished to quarters.
Alison: Wow, that's so awful.
Joshua: That's why I wouldn't give up. I so wanted his friendship, his approval. I wanted to be a part of his group. But the more that I tried, the more impossible it became. You see, he was very much upstairs and I was downstairs, and never the twain shall meet.
Alison: Go on. And then?
Joshua: Well, then one day, I decided to stop trying. One day, I really did just give up and on that day, I convinced myself that I only needed two things in this world. One was money and the other was power -- money to buy the friends that I wanted and power over the people that tried to put me down, power to tell them all to go to hell, like your father, Malcolm. That's the lesson he taught me. I'd say he taught me rather well, wouldn't you?
Alison: Is that why you decided to kill him?
Joshua: What?
Alison: Oh, don't play stupid with me. I know that was part of the original plan all along -- yours and Caleb's -- to kill my father so that my mother would have no choice but to come back to Port Charles, and then you would take it from there!
Joshua: I did not kill your father.
Alison: I don't believe you.
Joshua: Malcolm was my friend. I loved him like I would love a brother. Whatever harm came to him, it was nothing to do with me.
Alison: Are you finished yet? Because I think that's the biggest lie I've ever heard.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: You're overreacting.
Karen: Oh, really? You come to me with some sob story about wanting to kick the habit, and all along all you want is score to more drugs.
Kevin: I don't like what you're insinuating. All I want --
Karen: I know what you want -- to find your supplier, Frank Scanlon. Listen, Kevin, I'll help you kick this habit, ok, I will do whatever it takes, but I'll never help you score more drugs.
Kevin: I'm sorry.
Karen: Do you want me to help you find treatment?
Kevin: No, I'm actually working with someone already. It's an addiction specialist. She's great. Seems I have a way to go yet.
Karen: Well, it takes time.
Kevin: Yeah, well, it would go a lot smoother if I knew what was in it. Joshua told me it was vitamins and herbs, things like that, but obviously there's more to it.
Karen: Yeah, obviously.
Kevin: Wait, you ran tests on it, didn't you?
Karen: Mm-hmm.
Kevin: Well, I told the doctor I'm working with that I'd let her know what's in it so they can devise the proper treatment.
Karen: What this doctor's name? I'll call her.
Kevin: Nah, you know what? You've done enough. I'll handle it myself.
Karen: I'm not stupid. I used to be a junkie myself and I know every trick in the book. You just want a list of ingredients so you can make this drug for yourself.
Kevin: You don't understand. This stuff has changed my life for the better! For the first time in months, I feel like myself again. I'm calm. I don't feel anger, I don't feel paranoia. And creatively, it's amazing. I'm painting like I never had before. It's incredible!
Karen: Kevin --
Kevin: Look, I'm telling you that I need this stuff. Karen, I need it!
Karen: I know. I know!
Kevin: Then help me! Help me! Look, I promise, I -- I'll do one more fix and then I'll get clean.
Karen: But you won't, because one more will never be enough. You'll want another and another after that.
Kevin: I'm begging you, Karen. You have to help me with this.
Karen: And I told you I will help you kick this. That's all.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chris: Ian, I have been charting your progress and you've been getting by easily on two, three liters a week. Now, your consumption has gone through the roof. I got to ask you why.
Ian: That's my business.
Chris: No, it's our business. Ok, when I chose to help you, you told me you would be honest with me about all your symptoms.
Ian: I'm not one of your lab rats, Ramsey.
Chris: No, but you're a doctor, Ian, and you know how much I'm putting my ass on the line by helping you here. Now, I could lose my license, I could go to jail, or even worse. So if I'm choosing to document this, that's the price you're going to have to pay.
Ian: Document this. I'm using everything that is in me not to feed on someone, not to plunge my fangs into some innocent neck and turn them into the living dead, and that's why I need the blood. Do you understand that?
Chris: I understand that you're not worried about anybody innocent. it's someone specific. It's Lucy, isn't it? I'll get you whatever you need.
Ian: Thank you. I'm --
Chris: Yeah, I know. I know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Elizabeth: Listen, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound harsh. It's just that if I didn't think that you could handle this, I wouldn't ask it of you. But, Lucy, I know that you can do this. You can always do anything that you put your mind to. That's what I've always admired about you. So let's just focus and I know that you can help me find Alison.
Lucy: Elizabeth, God, shut up. Please leave me alone.
Elizabeth: Ok, please just do it for Alison then. Do it for Alison. Lucy, you've been like a mother to her, more of a mother than I was. You were always there for her when I wasn't. And she needs you now. She needs you now.
Lucy: I -- you don't understand. I am not what I was before.
Elizabeth: So you're not a slayer? So what? What about your instincts? Lucy, you have that intuition that you're so famous for. Alison was always telling me about, ""oh, Lucy's so in touch with the universe."" You had all of that before you were ever a slayer.
Lucy: Before.
Elizabeth: Yeah, you did! So let's do that. Let's get out the tarot cards and the crystal ball and your magic stones and let's find her!
Lucy: Ok, who is it I am sitting here talking to?
Elizabeth: Well, it's me. People don't often get to hear me be so --
Lucy: Um -- maybe so right? You know, maybe you are right. Maybe I'm being really stupid sitting here doing absolutely nothing, because the universe still has to be out there. I mean, we wouldn't be here if she wasn't.
Elizabeth: Exactly.
Lucy: And maybe she's sending me messages, so I should go try and find Alison. Maybe I can see her.
Elizabeth: I know you can.
Lucy: So maybe I should stop sitting here and get up and go find my tarot cards and my stuff.
Elizabeth: You all right?
Lucy: Yeah. I'm fine. Something happens when I get up too fast, that's all. I have everything right here. I've got my tarot cards and I've got my crystals, and I've even got my crystal ball. Now, she is a little dusty, you know, but maybe just with a little cleanup, she can be fi--
Elizabeth: Lucy? Lucy!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alison: I'll tell you what I do think is true.
Joshua: Go on.
Alison: I'm guessing that you lived in some sort of little town in England. Some average, middle-class family, small, little town. I'm guessing maybe Birmingham or Bristol. Right? Some sort of gray, industrial town that you feared that you'd never escape from. But you were determine to do so, and once you perfected that snotty little demeanor of yours, you started to worm your way into people lives, people that could help you climb to the top of the ladder. But once you got to be king and you got to reign, you were so bittersweet because you knew that no matter how much money or power you actually obtained, you would never achieve the one thing that you say that you don't want, and that's love.
Joshua: Wow. You're not only beautiful, but you're incredibly perceptive. Bristol, as a matter of fact.
Alison: Well. the truth finally surfaces. Was that so painful?
Joshua: More than you'll ever know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Rafe: Sorry, Jamal. But I did warn you.
[Jamal groans]
Lisa: Oh, my God. Jamal, are you all right? What happened?
Jamal: I'm fine, I'm fine. I just -- I just got jacked, that's all. I'm fine.
Lisa: Listen, I'm a nurse. Let me help you.
Jamal: No, no, I'm fine. I'm ok.
Lisa: You got knocked out. I'm trying to get you to G.H. --
Jamal: Look, I am fine! Ok, look, it's ok, all right? I'm fine.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Karen: Kevin?
Kevin: What do you want?
[Karen sighs]
Karen: Look, I know you think I'm being tough on you, but that's the kind of help you need.
Kevin: Tough love, huh?
Karen: Well, call it what you want. That's what you need.
Kevin: You know, Karen, I haven't exactly been lovable lately. So what does that make you, a sucker for lost causes?
Karen: I have a program that I think you will do well in. Are you willing to give it a try?
Chris: Hey. I set you all up. I left the blood in your locker.
Ian: Thanks, I owe you a big one.
Chris: Yeah. Just take care of yourself. Keep me apprised, ok?
Elizabeth: Somebody, please, she needs help! Someone, please!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Joshua: I must remember to praise your Jamal. He's helped me enormously.
Alison: Oh, my God. Stay tuned for scenes from the next ""Port Charles: Desire.""
[NEXT_ON]
Kevin: What's going on?
Ian: I don't have time for you right now.
Kevin: No, you may be her lover, but she's still my wife! That means I have a right to know.
Caleb: What are you doing
Livvie: I'm making this easier for you. I'm leaving.
Rafe: I came here for Alis..
Joshua: Alison is otherwise engaged.","Elizabeth goes to Lucy for help finding Alison, but Lucy has lost all her self-confidence. Elizabeth assures her that even if she's no longer a slayer, she's still very much in tune with the universe. Taking this to heart, Lucy gets out her crystal ball, but she collapses before being able to use it. Elizabeth takes her to the hospital for help. Determined to get more of his wonder drug, Kevin tries to con Karen into helping him, but as a former junkie, she's onto him. She offers to help him beat this with real treatment, but she won't do anything to enable him to get more of the drug. Desperate for blood, Ian goes to Chris, who is stunned by Ian's marked increase in blood consumption. Although Ian doesn't want to give a reason for the change, Chris reminds his colleague that he's putting a lot on the line for him. Realizing that Ian is terrified that he will lose control and bite Lucy, Chris agrees to supply as much blood as he needs. Rafe intervenes just as Jamal prepares to participate in his first feeding with a vampire named Stacey. Surprised to see that Jamal has been turned, the slayer demands to know where Alison is, and he turns violent when Jamal refuses to cooperate. A young nurse finds Jamal on the ground, but he gets up and rushes away without allowing her to help. When Joshua tells Alison that he and her father were childhood best friends, she accuses him of lying. She comes up with her own idea of his past, which Joshua admits is painfully true. After leaving her, Joshua makes a mental note to praise Jamal for his help with her. Alison is stunned when Rafe appears in her room.",summ_screen
"Sharon: Leslie's computer artist was great. He made the photo of Skye look exactly like she did when she was in Hawaii.
Adam: Good. Somebody else had to see her. We just gotta get someone to come forward.  Footsteps approach 
Sharon: Oh, I was just telling Adam about the new photo of Skye.
Leslie: Yeah. Vance sent our top investigator to Hawaii with it. He's been asking around.
Adam:  Purses lips  any luck?
Leslie: Not yet. Skye must have kept a low profile while she was there.
Adam: Low profile? I don't know. That--that woman was, uh, very much an ""eyes on me"" kind of a person. You okay?
Sharon: Yeah, I just-- I keep reliving the moment that her hand slipped out of mine. You know, I went to Hawaii to prove that Skye was still alive, and she would have been if I-I could have just held on.
Adam: It wasn't your fault. Sharon, it was an accident.
Leslie: Yeah. There's nothing we can do for Skye now. Let's just focus on Adam, what we can do to help him.
Adam: Listen, low-profile or not, Skye had to eat. She needed the basic necessities, and believe me, the basic necessities to her was a-a luxury to most people. Someone out there knows the truth.
Leslie:  Sighs 
Nick: You're back.
Victor: Hi, son. That surprises you?
Nick: Yeah. I've had some problems wrapping up the takahashi merger. I've been trying to find you.
Victor: You take care of it?
Nick: Yeah, I took care of it.
Victor: Good.
Nick: So you gonna tell me where you've been?
Neil: All right, sending the chart. Let's move on to tax assessments, all right?
Sofia: I don't have that yet.
Neil: What do you mean, you don't have that yet? Are--are--are you serious?
Sofia: I left a message with Blake. He said he was on it. Hopefully, he'll be sending it.
Cane: All right, listen, I'm sorry. I know it's in the middle of the night, but I need the information right away.  Sighs  listen, come on, mate. There's gotta be someone you can call, all right? There's--there's gotta be someone who knows about local tax incentives.  Sighs  I-I can't wait till morning.  Sighs 
Lily: Oh, I guess the holidays are officially over if you're back to work.
Cane:  Sighs  yeah. Where are you going looking so beautiful?
Lily:  Chuckles  just to run some errands. But don't worry. Martha's coming to sit with the twins so you can stay focused. And they're asleep, and Humphrey's already been out. So you have nothing to distract you... except this, of course. Okay, I love you. Bye.
Cane: I love you, baby.
Lily: See you later.
Cane: Bye, alligator.
Lily:  Chuckles 
Cane:  Sighs  oh, god, I can't send them this. There's nothing in it. Damn it. What am I gonna do?
Gloria: Is that so? Is that so?  Juice box and mug tap 
Fen: Cheers!
Jill: Well, hello, fen. Hello, Gloria.
Fen: Hi, aunt Jill.
Jill: So listen. Tell me, did Santa like the cookies you left out for him?
Fen: Ate 'em all.
Jill: Oh, good. And what did he get you for Christmas?
Fen: A new bike.
Jill: Wow! Excellent!
Fen:  Chuckles 
Gloria: Fen, time to get you to school, honey. Go pick out a snack for your break.
Fen: Okay.
Gloria: ""Aunt Jill,"" huh?
Jill: Yeah. Lauren and I have been getting along much better lately, both personally and professionally.
Gloria: Mm.
Jill: So I assume you're taking fen to school so she can make our meeting.
Gloria: And what meeting...
Jill: Oh, we're going over the holiday sales.
Gloria: Ahh. Guess you haven't heard.
Jill: Heard what?
Gloria: Daisy escaped.
Phyllis: Shh. Shh. Shh, shh, shh, shh. It's the first sleep she's had in a really long time, I'm sure.
Abby:  Sighs  well, I tried. I couldn't. At least I got a shower. Did you hear anything new?
Phyllis: No.
Abby:  Sighs 
Jack: The guy at the gas station hasn't seen daisy or Daniel, and he's been here all night.
Michael: And nobody recognized them at the diner across the street.
Jack: I saw you on the pay phone earlier.
Michael: Yeah, well, since my cell phone is not functioning here, I put in a call to my contact at the police station. They put out an A.P.B. On daisy and Jana's car. Nothing yet, and I'm still trying to call Daniel.
Jack: Well, look, if he's not getting service, he could still be in the same area.
[ Be ]
Leslie: The law enforcement you dealt with in Hawaii has been in touch with the D.A.
Sharon: And told him there was nothing to back up my story.
Leslie: Now he's seriously considering obstruction charges.
Adam: Sharon didn't interfere with the investigation. She is the investigation.
Leslie:  Sighs 
Sharon: Uh, tell the D.A. I'll-- I'll take a lie detector test. Whatever he wants.
Leslie: I'm meeting with him now.
Adam: Your first priority is to make sure Sharon stays out of trouble.
Leslie: Okay.  Sighs 
Sharon: See you later.
Adam: You are not responsible for this. But we both know who is.
Nick: You going to answer my question?
Victor:  Sighs  with the offices closed, I thought it was a good time to get away, considering all the problems I've had with your mother and your sisters. I'd imagine you understand.
Nick: So where'd you go?
Victor: The house in telluride. I did some skiing.
Nick: What if you skied into a tree or something?
Victor:  Chuckles  your compassion is touching, son.
Nick: Dad, you gotta tell somebody when you go out of town like that.
Victor: I didn't think anyone would give a damn where I'd gone to, all right? Would you have had it not been for the takahashi deal?  Intercom buzzes 
Victor: Excuse me. Yeah? Mm... yes. Let me deal with that right now. I need to take this call, okay?
Nick: Of course.
Victor: Yeah? Well, they're meeting in Brussels right now to discuss...
Gloria:  Sighs 
Lauren: Hi.
Jill: Hi.
Lauren: Hi. Did fen get off to school okay?
Gloria: Yes, and auntie Jill conducted a thorough investigation of the school security system.
Lauren:  Chuckles 
Phyllis: Was it satisfactory?
Jill: It was very impressive.
Lauren: Mm-hmm. Well, things are certainly bad when these two are pairing up.
Gloria: Uh-huh.  Chuckles  heard from Michael?
Lauren: Actually, not for a while. Um, we think they're out of cell range.
Jill: ""They""?
Phyllis: Yeah, Michael and jack went off to look for daisy. Daniel's with them, too.
Abby: Yeah. I definitely never thought I'd be the girl waiting for the phone to ring.  Cell phone rings 
Phyllis: It's nick. Hey, nick, what's up?
Nick: Um, so I was just calling to check in with you. Am I picking up summer this afternoon, or are you?
Phyllis:  Sighs  I'm sorry. Can you please do that? Um, daisy has escaped.
Nick: She escaped? How did that happen? Didn't she have, like, guards and an ankle alarm?
Phyllis: I know. She went into labor, and, uh, they turned off the ankle bracelet so Jana, who was with her, could take her to the hospital. Then she knocked Jana out and stole her car.
Nick: Was Jana seriously hurt?
Phyllis: Yeah, uh, she has a concussion, but that's all. She'll be fine. Nick...  sighs  I'm worried about Daniel. He--he went to look for daisy, and he's missing.  Footsteps approach 
Michael: Jack, is that Daniel's car?
Jack: Yeah, that's definitely his car.
Michael: Jack, look!
Jack: Oh, no. Daniel? Oh, the back of his head is bleeding. Daniel? Daniel! He's freezing.
Michael: He's got a pulse.
Jack: Come on, Daniel. Hang in there, buddy. Come on. Hang in there. We're gonna get you to a hospital. Daniel? Get your phone.
Cane: There's no way I'm gonna get this done.  Cell phone rings 
Cane:  Sighs heavily  hey, uh, Sofia. I hear, uh, you've had a busy morning.
Sofia: Yeah, have you talked to Blake?
Cane: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I talked to him a little while ago. Um, he's, uh, cranking. He's trying to get this, uh, analysis done for, uh, the presentation that tucker has for the board.
Sofia: I wasn't sure he even got my message. I was about to go over there in person.
Cane: Uh, no, no. You don't have to do that. Uh, you know, he's, uh, he's pretty reliable. He's--he'll get it done.
Sofia: Well, it would be nice if he would let me know.
Neil: Still no answer.
Sofia: Cane, why is he answering your calls and not ours?
Cane: Um, I-I think he said he had some cell phone problems or something. Uh, he mentioned that. But don't worry about it. He'll be--he's good.
Sofia: Okay, well, I'm gonna need you to do me a favor. Go over there. Make sure he's still on track. And I want him to understand that this is do or die.
Colin: Thank you.
Blake: Well, hi there.
Lily: Hi.  Chuckles  how are you?
Blake: Good. Oh, uh, Colin, you remember lily?
Colin: Of course, uh, Jill's daughter-in-law.
Lily: Yeah. Nice to see you again.
Colin: We got to talking after Jill introduced us and realized that we know a lot of the same people back in Australia.
Lily: Oh, well, that's a small world.  Chuckles  how long you in Genoa city for?
Colin: As long as it takes me to get my work finished.
Lily: Well, it's too bad you had to be away from home over the holidays.
Colin: You know, it hasn't been too bad. I spent new year's eve with Jill, and it was very nice.  Clears throat 
Lily: Oh, I-I didn't know that you--
Colin: In fact, we're very fond of each other.
Lily: Oh, okay.  Chuckles  well, I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of you.
Colin: I certainly hope so.
Gloria: You owe me $10.
Jill: I will pay you. Gloria, for god sake, I will pay you. Listen, I don't want to take no for an answer. I want you to eat something.
Lauren: Oh, come on.
Gloria: Yes, and I brought you some fruit.
Lauren: Really? I-I--
Gloria: Yes.
Nick: Hey.
Phyllis: What are you doing here?
Nick: Well, I figured I could keep calling you every ten minutes, or actually come down here and find out what's going on. Also, I figured you'd be out of your mind.
Lauren: Michael and-- and jack are searching. We decided to stay here.
Nick: Well, it's best if you stay in a public place. Do you need help with anything? Can I watch fen?
Lauren: You're so sweet. I-I think Gloria and Jill have that covered.
Gloria: Mm.  Cell phone rings 
Lauren: One second. I-it's Michael. Hello? Well, honey, I-- I can barely hear you. Wh-what about Daniel? What?  Scoffs  we got disconnected. He--I-I-I think he said something about Daniel a-and them bringing him here.
Phyllis: W-well, what-- how did he say Daniel was?
Lauren: We didn't get that far.
Jill: And what about daisy? Did Michael say anything about her?
Lauren: No.
Gloria: The police will find her.
Lauren: Let's hope.
Phyllis: The baby, too, I hope.
Baby:  Cries 
Daisy: Shh.
Baby:  Crying 
Daisy: Shh, shh.
Baby:  Cries 
Baby:  Cries 
Daisy: Shh, shh.
Baby:  Crying 
Daisy: Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
Baby:  Cries 
Baby:  Cries 
Baby:  Cries 
Phyllis:  Gasps 
Michael: Doctor, this is Daniel Romalotti. He's got a head injury, uh, hypothermia.
Jack: He was unconscious when we found him.
Phyllis: D-Daniel. Daniel.
Abby: No.
Doctor: I need a full set of vitals and stat core temperature. Apply circulating heat blankets, torso only. Start, uh, I.V.-- Need it right now. D5 normal saline solution heated to 110 degrees, 250 cc's per hour. O2 by nasal cannula, 6 liters per minute. Alert radiology he'll be coming down soon for a C.T. Scan.
Lauren: What happened to him?
Michael: I have no idea.
Victor: You're back. Nicholas said you had gone out of town.
Sharon: I'm here to ask for your help-- not for Adam's sake, for mine. I have no way of proving that any of this happened. And the police in Hawaii, they think that I'm lying about seeing Skye so that I could help Adam. But you know I'm telling the truth, don't you?
Victor: Mm-hmm. Sharon, why would it matter what I think?
Sharon: Because as angry as you are with Adam...
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sharon: I don't believe that you will sit back and let your son go to prison for a crime he didn't commit, not your own child.
Victor: Did he send you here to plead his case?
Sharon: He thinks you're the one who framed him.
Victor: I heard he said that. Mm-hmm.
Sharon: Victor, protecting and defending your family is what you're all about. I've benefitted from that. Times when I thought maybe I crossed the line, or you might wash your hands of me forever, you showed me great compassion.
Victor:  Sighs  is that what you want for Adam? What's the matter with you? Have you forgotten who this man is? Have you forgotten what happened the last time I showed him compassion? Have you forgotten what he has done to Ashley? To you? To Nicholas? When he switched babies in the hospital, making you think it was Ashley's baby? But in fact, it was yours? If it were up to Adam, you would still be mourning for the life of that child.
Sharon: I can't forget that.
Victor: You already have forgotten it. You're dealing with a very dangerous man. He's a psychopath.
Sharon: Victor, you've given up hope. And Adam is not a lost cause.
Victor:  Sighs  Sharon, I'm very fond of you. You know that. But I've got to tell you, Adam, my own flesh and blood, is a lost cause. Do you know how much it pains me to say that? He is where he belongs-- in prison. Do not let him take you down with him. I'm warning you.
Cane:  Sighs 
Colin: And in cairns, you can actually go white-water rafting through a rain forest.
Lily:  Laughs  wow, that sounds amazing. But I think our vacations for the next few years are gonna have to stay pretty stroller-friendly.  Laughs  so...
Blake: Yeah, I got you.
Lily: Yeah.  Cell phone rings 
Colin: Don't rule out a trip to Australia. I happen to know this really good travel guide... and I'm cheap.
Lily:  Laughs  well, that's so nice of you. Thank you.
Blake: Excuse me, I...
Lily: Okay.  Ring 
Blake: What's up?
Cane: F.Y.I., You've been spending your morning busting your butt getting a report ready for Neil and Sofia, okay?
Blake: Really? I'm very impressed with myself.
Cane: Well, I'm glad somebody is. Listen, they want an instant analysis of tax assessments, all right? That is not really exactly my field of expertise.
Blake:  Sighs  well, there's gotta be something online, right? Plagiarize.
Cane: Well, I did the best I could. Let's just hope it works.
Blake: Well, I hope so, mate. Otherwise, you're gonna have quite a problem on your hands.
Michael: We started on the back roads leading out of town from the old zoo.
Nick: Well, it makes sense. Daisy is familiar with the area.
Jill: And Daniel had the same idea.
Lauren: Did he ever regain consciousness or say anything at all?
Michael: No.
Phyllis:  Sighs  no. So we know what happened. I mean, he found daisy, obviously. And she did the same thing to Daniel that she did to Jana. Doctor, hi. I'm--I'm Daniel's mother. How is he?
Doctor: Hi. He's, uh, suffering from severe hypothermia. His core body temperature has gotten down to 88 degrees. We're gonna bring it back up, but it's a slow process. Too much heat too quickly can cause shock or cardiac complications.
Phyllis: Okay. And his head injury?
Doctor: Still waiting for the results of the cat scan.
Abby: But he's gonna be okay, right?
Doctor: Well, it's too soon to tell. His condition is critical. We're doing all we can.
Nick: You know they know what they're doin' here, right? When they pulled Noah out of that lake, they saved his life. They're gonna do the same with Daniel.
Phyllis: I know. I know that it's gonna be fine with Dan--I know he'll be okay. I just think this is ironic that I was trying to help that baby, and I'm ultimately risking the life of my own.  Sighs 
Gloria: Michael.
Lauren: What did the police say?
Michael: Uh, they found a tire tread in the snow where we found Daniel, and it matches Jana's car.
Gloria: So it was daisy.
Jack: Well, that's the working theory right now. It seems that Daniel found her, maybe got out of his car, maybe offered his coat. He wasn't wearing one when we found him. They never found it on the scene.
Jill: So daisy probably made him think that she was gonna come back with him.
Michael: And at some point, he, uh, turned his back, and she knocked him out cold.
Lauren: That's exactly what she would do.
Phyllis:  Sighs 
Nick: How long do they think he was out there?
Jack: The doctor said judging from his body temperature, he was there quite a while.
Abby: What, she just left him there to die?
Phyllis: She didn't do anything. She didn't call 9-1-1. She didn't put his jacket over him. She didn't put him in the car and put the heat on. She did nothing. She just let someone die. She did nothing!
Abby: I'm, um, I am--I'm gonna go call Kevin.
Nick: You okay?
Abby: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, he's just, um, he's been texting, and he--he wants an update.
Gloria: Honey, thank you. He'll appreciate it.
Lauren:  Sighs 
Lauren: Kevin's gonna be so upset that his niece disappeared.
Jill: Honey, the police are gonna find them.
Lauren: Daisy has been gone for hours. She could be anywhere.  Sighs  w-were there any clues in the crime scene that could indicate where she was headed?
Michael: No. But they're gonna tow Daniel's car back.
Lauren: Which will tell us precisely nothing because she was never in the car.
Nick: There is a statewide manhunt going on. They're gonna find daisy. She's going back to jail.
Phyllis: It's not gonna get that far. I'm gonna find her first, and I'm gonna rip her apart if she takes my son away from me.
Jack: Nobody's taking your son away. Listen to me. Gloria's right. Someone was looking out for Daniel, starting with the weather. It was much warmer than it usually is. That could have been the difference between life and death.
Phyllis: You don't know that. You don't know if he's gonna survive. You don't know that, jack.  Sighs 
Jack: Hey. Hey.
Neil: Ready? Got 'em right here. Here, this one's for you.
Sofia:  Sighs  good. Finally.
Neil: I do not like cutting it this close.
Sofia: Me, either. So where are the projections for this year?
Neil: Um, should be right where I think it I-- yes, second-to-last page.
Sofia: Okay. I'm anxious to see what he did. Let's see. Wait. Do you have an analysis?
Neil: Um, I-I got a bit of it here at the-- at the bottom.
Sofia: Well, that's just a brief overview. Where's the study we commissioned?
Neil: Sofia, did you not download all the pages?
Sofia: Neil, of course I downloaded all the pages. You are...  chuckles  look, everything he sent is supposed to be right here.
Neil: No, no, no. This isn't right. No. This is--this is un-- unbelievable here.
Sofia: And there's not enough time for us to get someone else to do it. A-and there's no time for him to redo it, and we cannot turn this in to tucker like this.
Neil: Why not? He should see this. He'll see exactly where his money's going, what he's paying for.
Sofia:  Sighs  we're gonna have to get cane involved.
Neil: Cane's gonna be furious about this. Recommending this guy, putting his reputation on the line.
Sofia:  Scoffs  a mess. Cane? Yeah, Sofia. We need to see you right away.
Cane:  Sighs  is, uh, is there a problem?
Sofia: Well, we're just gonna have to talk about that when you get here.
Cane:  Sighs 
Colin: So you have pictures of the children?
Blake:  Clears throat 
Lily: Oh.  Laughs  do I have pictures? Okay, that--that's funny.
Blake: Okay, pictures? Uh, her phone is like the national archives depicting Mattie and Charlie's every waking moment.
Lily: What? Okay, you know what? Listen. I'm gonna go get a refill first and give you a chance to escape. How about that?  Chuckles 
Colin: Oh, I'm not going anywhere.
Blake:  Sighs 
Colin: Cane did well for himself. She is delightful.
Blake: Yes, she is.
Colin: I gotta get into that house. I want to see my grandchildren.
Blake: Yeah. Yeah, I didn't think seeing them across a parking lot was gonna satisfy you.
Colin: They're my legacy.
Cane:  Sighs 
Sofia: Did you talk to Blake?
Cane: Yeah, he, uh, he said he sent the information in. Is this it?
Neil: Sent the information in? What there was of the information.
Sofia: There is very little analysis, virtually no specifics.
Neil: I'm afraid this was a flimsy job at best.
Sofia: Completely unacceptable.
Cane: Okay, uh, I'm sure he gave it his all. He always does. You know, this-- this was a rush assignment. I mean, it's the middle of the night in Australia. There's no one he could call to, you know--
Neil: Cane. Cane. I don't want to hear about it. With all the projects that he's worked on, or claims to have worked on, this should have been a snap.
Sofia: We are paying him top dollar for his expertise. Tucker is not gonna be happy with this.
Neil: Cane, he's gonna hit the roof, and the fallout is gonna land on all of us.
Cane:  Sighs 
Leslie:  Sighs 
Adam: Convince the D.A. To back off of Sharon?
Leslie: For now. But the situation hasn't gotten any better for you.
Adam: You and Vance can make the D.A. See reason. It's tough to prosecute someone for murder when you don't even have a body.
Leslie: Half the job's been done for him in the press.
Adam: You talkin' about that article that Phyllis did for ""restless style""?
Leslie: Yeah. It solidified your public image as a man without a conscience, a danger to society.
Adam: The D.A.'S just trying to appease the screaming hordes. All his evidence is circumstantial. You know it, I know it, and they know it.
Leslie: Yeah, well, when a jury's predisposed to convict, they don't need a lot of convincing, and he knows that.
Adam:  Sighs  so you're telling me that, uh, the D.A.'S not gonna be dropping these charges any time soon?
Leslie: He's already moving to get the trial on the court calendar, and he's planning to go for the maximum. Adam, if you have an ace in the hole, now would be a very good time to pull it out.
Sharon: I can't walk away from Adam.
Victor:  Sighs   sighs  you're sacrificing yourself and your family to what end? You will not be able to save that man.
Sharon: Maybe not. I couldn't save Skye. I don't know if you've ever been in the same position where someone's life was literally in your hands. But the look on her face, the terror, and her voice screaming, it--it still wakes me up at night. Now I'm sure whoever set Adam up didn't intend for that to happen. They didn't want Skye to die, or for me to have to deal with this guilt. We were just collateral damage. But that won't be all there is.
Sharon: There'll be more, and Adam won't be the only one who's suffering, unless you help me set things right. And I think you're the only one who can, victor.
Sharon: Were you the one who sent Skye out of town?
Neil: And, of course, we still can't get Blake to answer the damn phone.
Cane: Um, all right, listen, I'll find out what happened here. Uh, you know, maybe you got a rough draft by mistake. Um, okay, listen, if he gets you the information you need before tucker has his presentation, can we maybe--
Sofia: No, look, it is too late for that, cane.
Neil:  Exhales 
Sofia: We gave Blake every opportunity to prove himself, and he just blew it.
Neil: And when you find him, tell him he's fired.
Cane:  Sighs 
Colin: So... let's see these miracle babies.
Lily: Uh, actually, it'll have to wait. My babysitter just called and said that she has to leave. So I'm sorry.
Blake: Isn't, uh, isn't cane working from home?
Lily: Um, well, he was, but he got called into the office, so, um, I guess you'll have to see the photo gallery next time, I guess.
Colin: Look, as it turns out, I've got a bit of time between meetings now. If it's not an imposition, I'd like to drop by in person, see the twins.
Blake: Well, maybe I could join him. I bet you could use an extra set of hands. Otherwise, those little ones will have you outnumbered.
Lily: Well, you know, Martha said that they're kind of fussy today, and they'll probably make a bad first impression. So another time?
Colin: It's been nice visiting with you.
Lily: You, too. Bye, you guys.
Blake: Bye, lily. See you soon.
Lily: Bye. See you.
Colin: Are you this obvious every time you're around?
Blake:  Sighs  what are you talking about?
Colin: Your instructions are to keep an eye on her, nothing else.
Blake:  Sighs   clears throat  anyway, look, that was cane that called. He seems to have stepped in it again.
Colin: Uh, tell me later.
Jill: All right, just cancel all of Lauren's appointments for today. No, no, no. Give me his number. I'll call in person, okay? Uh, wait a second. I just gotta get something to write with. Hang on.
Jill:  Chuckles  just text me the number, okay?
Adam:  Sighs 
Victor: Well, I hate to see what you're going through.
Sharon: Well, then help me. Help me prove he's innocent.
Victor: I cannot do that. He created the situation he's in, not I.
Sharon: Victor, please?
Victor: Sharon, will you please come to your senses? You're dealing with a psychopath. I'm warning you, this is a dangerous man. He's in prison where he belongs. Please don't forget that. As far as Skye being in Hawaii is concerned, I have no idea how she got there. Probably Adam sent her there.  Knock on door 
Victor: Come in.
Nick: I heard you were back. I also heard your story about what happened in Hawaii.
Sharon: That's no story.
Nick: You know, Sharon, you leave your daughter to go cruising around Hawaii, then come back with this ridiculous alibi. I'm done waiting for you to come to your senses, and you know what? Faith is done waiting for you to be a real mother to her. I know Michael's got his hands full right now, but the second he is free, I'll be filing for full custody.  Monitors beeping 
Phyllis: Lauren was right. I should have kept daisy in prison. She was right.
Jack: Daniel is young, and he's strong.
Phyllis: But I could lose him, jack. I could lose him. And god only knows where that baby is right now.
Man:  Sighs 
Man: What the... hello? Anybody here?
Phyllis:  Sighs 
Abby: Hey. It's Abby. I'm still here. Well, of course I'm still here. You still owe me my new year's kiss. And, um, we're not gonna do it all ""sleeping beauty"" style, so... you have to wake up, okay?
Abby:  Sniffles 
Michael: Jack.
Michael: The police just sent me this. It was taken less than an hour ago at an A.T.M. Just over the Canadian border.
Jack: Where did she cross?
Michael: The C.I.C. Has no record. She must have snuck across somehow.
Lauren: Well, at least we know that she's far away and she's not lurking around here waiting to hurt someone else.
Phyllis: And we know she's still pregnant.
Abby: She lied about being in labor?
Michael: At least it will make her easier to spot. The Mounties are looking for someone who's very pregnant.
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Tucker: I think it's time we got down to plannin' a wedding.
Sofia: That's it. I tried. Neil's right. I can't send this report to tucker. I'm gonna have to let him know.
Woman: Heather Stevens?
Heather: Uh, yes.
Woman: You've been served.","Sharon visits Adam in jail to discuss how Skye died. Sharon lets Adam know about the new pic of Skye that will be circulated in Hawaii. Leslie joins them and tells Sharon about the charges that are pending against her. At Newman Enterprises, Victor sits behind his desk when Nick walks in and is surprised to see Victor home. Nick asks Victor where he was. Victor is reluctant to answer him. At Tucker Industries, Neil and Sofia discuss the report that they are awaiting from Blake. Sofia is upset that Blake will not return her calls. At home, Cane sits on the sofa, working on the report that he is doing for Blake. Jill walks into the coffeehouse and sees Gloria with Fen. Jill asks Fen if Santa liked his cookies. Jill also asks Fen what he got for Christmas. Gloria is surprised when Fen calls Jill ""Aunt Jill."" Gloria asks Jill about her spending time with Fen. Gloria lets Jill know that Daisy escaped. At the hospital, Phyllis watches as Lauren sleeps. Abby walks in and asks about Lauren. Michael and Jack continue to look for Daisy, but have no luck. Michael and Jack find Daniel lying in the snow unconscious. Daisy and the baby have disappeared. Leslie lets Sharon know that she faces ""obstruction"" charges for her actions in Hawaii. Victor stalls in giving Nick an answer, but when he does answer, he tells Nick that he went skiing. Gloria and Jill arrive at the hospital to check on Lauren. Phyllis gets a call from Nick asking who was going to pick up Summer. Phyllis lets Nick know about Daisy escaping. Cane gets a call from Sofia about Blake's report. Sofia is surprised that Cane talked to Blake who hasn't returned any of Sofia's calls. Colin and Blake are at the coffeehouse when Lily comes in. Colin lets Lily know that he spent New Year's with Jill. Nick joins Phyllis at the hospital to lend support. Lauren gets a call from Michael, but they have a bad connection and Lauren cannot make out anything he says about Daisy or Daniel. Daisy leaves the baby at the church. The EMTs bring Daniel in. The doctor on duty begins to order all kinds of tests for Daniel. Sharon visits Victor and asks for his help.",summ_screen
"Michael: You look tense.
Victor:  Groans   Sighs heavily  I wouldn't mind going a few rounds on the heavy bag.
Michael:  Chuckles  With Vance Abrams' face on it?
Victor: Yeah. I can't stand that son of a bitch. There's no one more deserving of it. The problem is, Victoria is so deluded by her own self- righteousness that she doesn't realize that he's using her.
Michael: Well, that being said, the court-ordered forensic accounting of Newman's books came in the other day. I had it reviewed by an independent firm.
Victor: And?
Michael: In spite of Abrams' posturing, there is nothing here that can be used against you. There has been no malfeasance, no misuse of funds.
Victor: Well, I hate to say I told you so.
Michael: Well, with a little luck, this could shift the mediation in--in your favor.
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Abby: So if there's nothing wrong with Dad's books, does that mean we'd lose the case?
Vance: No. The, uh, forensic accounting was ordered to establish the value of your trusts as well as Beauty of Nature. It would have helped me do my job a lot easier if they found something incriminating, but we still have our ace in the pocket.
Abby: We do?
Victoria: Mr. Abrams feels that Dad wants to sell off a major subsidiary in Dubai.
Abby: What does that have to do with us?
Vance: Well, the old man might be breaking up Newman Enterprises.
Abby: What, b-because he's selling one company?
Vance: A company that is arguably the most successful. Victor is setting a precedent.
Abby: Why would he tank everything he's worked for?
Victoria: Well, that would be so that we can't come and get it.
Vance: Victor's fire sale may cast a whole new light on Beauty of Nature, devalue your trusts.
Abby: He wouldn't.
Victoria:  Scoffs 
Abby: He wouldn't.
Victoria: Don't kid yourself, Abby. You know that Dad is capable of anything.
Vance: His action speaks for itself. Let's just hope Judge Phelps sees it the same way.
Abby: Don't you just want to settle this and move on?
Victoria: Yes. Yes, of course. Yes.
Vance: Don't back up now, Kiddo.
Abby:  Scoffs 
Vance: Your sister needs your solidarity. We're almost home.
Victoria: That's right. And all that Dad needs to see is a crack between us.
Vance: Victor knows divide and conquer. I do the same thing.
Abby: Well, all I want is to live my life without our father trying to control us. That's it.
Victoria:  Sighs  All right. The only way that you're going to be free of his manipulation is if you stand up to him. It's the only way that he's gonna respect you. You know his philosophy. If you push long enough and you push hard enough--
Abby: Yeah, I know. I know. The other person will cave.
Victoria:  Sighs  This time, we're the ones pushing. Look, I know that you have a lot of big dreams, and I want them to all happen for you. But ten years from now, I would hate to see you working for what's left of Newman Enterprises, wishing that you hadn't given up.
Vance: Are we good, Ladies? Meet me at the courthouse. But remember, if your father approaches you and wants to discuss this case, walk away. I'll see myself out.
 Front door closes 
Abby: You really think that Dad is selling off his company?
Victoria: I think that Dad would chew off his right leg if it meant him winning.
Abby:  Sighs 
Victoria: We have to take advantage of this. God knows that he would do the same.
Abby: And if it's not true, do you still think this is the right thing to do?
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Ronan: The wire recording taken the day of Chance's shooting.
Spencer: Anyone else have a copy?
Ronan: No, just you, me, and the defense attorney.
Spencer: The judge wants to listen to it before ruling on a motion to exclude.
Ronan: The jury has to hear what's on that CD. We can't let Pomerantz and his guys get away with what they did. There's nothing-- there's nothing that's more disgusting than a cop hiding behind their badge. Running a drug ring out of the former D.A.'s office?
Spencer: We rooted out all the crooked cops from the G.C.P.D. between my team, the justice department, and the star witness, we'll get a conviction.
Ronan: You know that as we get closer to trial, they're gonna get more desperate.
Spencer: My staff's on the alert. They haven't forgotten the Heather Stevens car bomb. The last thing we want is to put anyone in jeopardy.
Ronan: That's exactly why the prosecution's plan stays between us.
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Paul:  Sighs  Hey, I'm not gonna interrupt. I just wanted to say hi.
Heather: Oh, hey. Hi.
Paul: How are you?
Heather: Ooh, good.  Chuckles 
Paul: I see that Michael has you chained to the laptop. What are you workin' on?
Heather: No, actually, this is personal.
Paul: Anything I can help you with?
Heather: I'm, uh, I'm looking into everything I can find about the drug cartel. You know, public records and--and my own files.
Paul: Well, what do you care about that for? That's not your case anymore.
Heather: Yeah, but I'm-- I'm being subpoenaed to testify. And I had a conversation with one of the ADAs. He said some things.
Paul: What things?
Heather:  Sighs  I don't know. M-maybe I'm just being overly cautious. But Owen was my boss, and I trusted him. And I stupidly reported every move we made to the inside man of the drug ring. And Chance is dead because of that.
Paul: Yeah, well, you weren't the only one betrayed.
Heather: I can't stop obsessing about it. And the minute I hear something off, I-I-I get suspicious.
Paul: You're being kind of vague. Do you have any details?
Heather: For one thing, the prosecution has a secret witness.
Paul: You have any idea who it is?
Heather: No.  Chuckles  I can't seem to find out, and you would think that I would have some inkling...
Paul: Mm-hmm.
Heather: Given the fact that I ran the investigation after Chance's death, but, no, I am completely in the dark. The only thing I know is that the feds are somehow involved.
Paul: Well, maybe they had...  Clears throat  Another plant in the drug ring besides Ronan.
Heather: What if this mystery witness takes the stand and it backfires?
Paul: Well, you're just gonna have to trust the D.A.
Heather: I don't trust anyone. I-if you want to help, help me figure out who this mystery witness is.
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Sharon: You want to bounce the ball? Or do you want to play patty-cake?  Gasps  Bounce the ball.  Gasps   Cell phone rings  That-- oh, someone's calling Mommy. It's mommy's friend Adam. Push--push the button. Hello?
Adam: It's me.
Sharon: Hey, you.
Adam: You're in a good mood.
Sharon: Yeah, um, guess who's here with me?
Adam: Who?
Sharon: Faith. Nick let me take her for a visit for a little while, so we're here at my house.
Adam: That's fantastic. I'm happy for you.
Sharon: Yeah, so we're baking cookies and we're playing with the ball. We're having fun.
Adam: Good. Good, good. Well, that sounds like you're having a great time, so let me go. I'll call you later.
Sharon: Things are finally turning around for us.
Adam:  Sighs  Let's hope so.
Sharon: I have to believe it. I know that the truth about Skye's gonna come out soon.
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Jack: Hey, Chester. Chester.
Chester: Man, how's it?
Jack: Hey, I found that burned-out shack you told me about.
Chester: Oh, yeah?
Jack: Listen, you know the lady who was a squatter there? I think I know her.
Chester: Ahh, you get history with her.
Jack:  Sighs  Yeah. I actually came here to hook up with her. You ever seen this woman?
Chester:  Exhales quickly  Uh, no, sorry, Bruddah, I haven't seen her, but I'll-- I'll keep my eye open for you, huh?
Jack: Would you do that?
Chester: Yeah.
Jack: Yeah, a-and let me know if you see her or--or hear anything about her. I-I'll b--I'll be around. You'll find me.
Chester: Shoots.
Jack: Okay.
Jack: Yes, I...  Sighs  There was an accidental death reported a few days ago, and, uh, I have new information that I think the police would be interested in.
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Spencer: I handed it to the judge personally.  Sighs  I waited till he was done listening.
Ronan: Yeah? Did he make a ruling?
Spencer: Not yet.  Sighs 
Ronan: Not yet? Talk to me here. What's going on? Which way do you think this is gonna go?
Spencer: I made the persuasive case...  Sighs  Especially since a big part of the defense argument to exclude is that Detective Chancellor's not here to be cross-examined.
Ronan:  Sighs 
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Paul: Um, no, that's fine. Uh, just ask her to, uh, call me back when she has a minute. Thanks. Okay, she's in court all day. But, uh, Chris is gonna call in for her messages. And, uh, I tell you, if the feds are in on it, she will know who this witness is.
Heather: Yeah, but she wouldn't tell Ronan. Why do you think she'll tell you?
Paul: It doesn't hurt to ask.
Heather:  Sighs  Well, I can't wait. I think, um, I'm gonna go see Spencer.
Paul: You're gonna see Spencer?
Heather: Yep.
Paul: Look, the guy fired you. Uh, do you think it's a good idea to confront him?
Heather: Couldn't hurt to ask.
Paul:  Laughs 
Heather:  Laughs   Sighs 
Paul:  Sighs  You want me to go with you?
Heather: No, I should do this alone. But would you mind watching my stuff?
Paul: You got it.
Heather:  Chuckles  Okay, thanks. I mean, I shouldn't be long.
Paul: Yeah.
Nina:  Sighs  Hi.  Sighs 
Paul: Hey. How'd it go?
Nina: Uh...  Clears throat  We'll find out.
Paul: You just missed Heather.
Nina: Oh, I'm sorry about that. I can't thank her enough for t-- telling me about Ronan's illness. I can't imagine he's gonna be happy about it. She was very brave to risk their friendship.
Paul: Well, she comes from good stock.
Nina:  Chuckles 
Paul: She has her priorities straight.
Nina: I just wish he could have told me himself. He shouldn't have to go through this alone.
Paul: Well, now that you know, he won't have to. He won't really have a choice, will he?
Nina: He could still push me away.
Paul: Yeah. Have you thought about what you're gonna say to him?
Nina:  Scoffs  That's all I've been thinking about. I just... I don't know what's right.
Paul: Well, you know what? When you see him, whatever comes out of your mouth is right.
Nina: I hope so.
Paul: I know so. Anything I can do?
Nina: Yes. You can buy me a cup of chamomile tea and give me a pep talk.
Paul: Done. And maybe a hug.
Nina:  Groans 
Paul:  Chuckles 
Nina:  Sighs 
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Victoria: You know that losing is not an option with Dad. We are at war.
Abby: Okay, I just have a really bad feeling about this whole Dubai thing.
Victoria: Well, if he hadn't have treated us so unfairly, we wouldn't be here in the first place.
Abby:  Scoffs  I know. I know, okay?
Victoria:  Sighs  Look, I know that you're under a lot of pressure with this case and with Daniel being in the hospital.
Abby: Phyllis called this morning. Daniel's awake.
Victoria: Well, that's good. That's wonderful. You should be so relieved.
Abby: She said he's really out of it.
Victoria: Yeah, but, Abby, that's how it is with head injuries. You remember when I had mine, and, you know, Daniel just needs a little time to recover. He'll be fine. Can I give you some sisterly advice? I know that you're vulnerable right now, and I would hate to see Dad take advantage of that. You remember how he told me about how Mom was in rehab and--
Abby: No, I know. Like, two seconds before mediation. Who could forget?
Victoria: Okay, so listen. If you're not up to facing him today, then don't. Go and be with Daniel at the hospital and... and Vance and I, we will handle the hearing.
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Victor: Michael, there's a business meeting I have to attend to before I go to the mediation. I'll see you there, all right?
Michael: All right, well, let's hope with this report, Abby and Victoria finally begin to see reason.
Victor: Thank you for your work. I appreciate it.
Michael: All right.
 Cell phone rings   Ring   Ring   Ring 
Koa: Aloha.
Victor: There's a saying on the islands-- ""If you plan for a year, plant kalo. If you plan for ten years, plant koa.""
Koa: ""If you plan for a hundred years, you teach the children."" How you doin', Mr. Newman?
Victor: The photo you sent me was of Jack Abbott. He still snooping around?
Koa: Not since we talked. Maybe he just gave up, went home, like that pretty blonde wahine.
Victor: Good.
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 Cell phone rings   Ring 
Sharon: Hello?
Jack: Sharon, its Jack. Do you remember the name of the police detective you talked to in Hawaii?
Sharon: Why?
Jack: Skye's rare perfume-- I found the bottle.
Sharon: Wh-what are you talking about? Where are you?
Jack: In Hawaii.
Sharon: What?!
Jack: I found the shack she's been living in.
Sharon: How? Oh, my gosh. No one there would even talk to me.
Jack: There's a bit of a problem.
Sharon: Tell me.
Jack: The shack burned down to the ground. It's just rubble now.
Sharon: So there's still no evidence?
Jack: Except for the bottle of Galibier perfume that I found among the ashes. Obviously, someone went to great lengths to cover her presence in Hawaii. This whole thing smacks of Victor's handiwork.
Sharon: So you believe me now? I'm not crazy?
Jack: I believe you. The police, though, are unimpressed. I tried to get through to them. They're not really listening to me. They never even had a death certificate for Skye.
Sharon: Yeah, that's because there was no body.
Jack: Which is why I need the name of this detective you spoke to.
Sharon: Okay, his name was, um, Akana. Detective Akana. Jack, I can't thank you enough for your help.
Jack: I'm doing this for Skye and to make sure ""The Mustache"" doesn't get away with this.
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Vance:  Sighs  Ladies.
Abby: Is my dad here?
Vance: Oh, yeah. He gave me the evil eye on his way in. You okay?
Abby: Yeah. Yeah. Uh, fear is just a state of mind.
Victoria: She's gonna be just fine.
Vance: Let's do this.
Judge Phelps: Good morning.
Vance: Your honor.
Judge Phelps: If everybody's ready, we will begin. Have both parties received copies of the findings from the forensic accountants?
Michael: Yes, your honor.
Vance: We have, your honor.
Judge Phelps: Comments? Mr. Baldwin?
Michael: Well, this report, uh, states what we've been saying all along. Mr. Newman has done nothing wrong. Every penny spent has been scrutinized and accounted for. Monies used to pay the department of justice fine were reimbursed. Cash and securities moved out of his daughters' trusts were returned with interest. Your honor, as owner and chairman of the board of a privately owned company that deals with mergers and acquisitions, it is Mr. Newman's prerogative to transfer funds whenever he deems necessary.
Judge Phelps: I am inclined to agree.
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Heather: I'm offering my help.
Spencer: Unless you're willing to go over your testimony with the A.D.A. and Detective Malloy, I don't want your help.
Heather: Forget my testimony. I was involved in this case from the very beginning. You do want a conviction, don't you?
Spencer: Just to be clear, you're suggesting while I'm prosecuting the corrupt ex-district attorney that I should consult his successor who I fired for her own questionable behavior?
Heather: You don't have to like me. Just let me help you win this case.
Spencer: I don't need your help.
Heather: You're making a mistake.
Spencer: Detective Malloy and I have it under control.
Heather: Who is this secret witness?
Spencer: That's on a need-to-know basis.
 Telephone rings 
Spencer: Excuse me. Spencer Walsh.  Chuckles  Thanks for calling back. Uh, I've been up to my ears in this Pomerantz sting that-- but I haven't forgotten about you.
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Ronan: Hi. What are you doing here?
Nina: Uh, waitin' for you.
Ronan: How'd you know I was gonna be home?
Nina: Uh, I didn't. I was prepared to wait all day.
Ronan: You should have called.
Nina: Not about this. I wanted to talk to you in person.
Ronan: I cannot talk about the trial or Chance. I'm sorry.
Nina: That's not why I'm here. I'm donating part of my liver to you, and I'm not gonna take no for an answer.
Ronan: Heather told you.
Nina: It doesn't matter.
Ronan: Yes, it does matter, 'cause I had my reasons for not telling you.
Nina: Okay, fine. You had your reasons. I understand. You should know I-I contacted your doctor, and I was tested this morning to see if I'm compatible.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: I appreciate this so much. I-it's very important. All right, thank you.  Sighs 
 Cell phone rings 
Sharon: Hello?
Adam: Still a bad time to talk?
Sharon: Um, couldn't be better.
Adam: You havin' fun with Faith?
Sharon: Jack called. He's in Hawaii, and he found the shack where Skye was living.
Adam: What is Jack doing in Hawaii?
Sharon: I guess he believed you when you told him you thought Victor was setting you up, so he went to look for himself.
Adam: Is this real?
Sharon: Yes! I just got off the phone with him.
Adam: Do the police know what he found?
Sharon: He's speaking to the detective in Hawaii who took my statement. I phoned the D.A. I'm meeting with him.
Adam: If he proves that Skye was in Hawaii, then I couldn't have killed her. Period.
Sharon: It means you're getting out.
Adam: Which means I'm getting out. I'm getting out, and we will be together.
Sharon: It's the break we've been praying for.
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Jack: This perfume was discontinued a long time ago. Detective Akana, this proves that Skye Lockhart was here. Yeah. Yeah, I see. Of course. If I find anything else, I will be in touch. Thanks.
Jack:  Sighs  Hello, again.
Koa: What you need, Mr. Abbott?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ronan: If I'd wanted you to know about my illness, I would have told you myself. I knew I shouldn't have ever trusted Heather.
Nina: No, of course not. Why trust people who care about you? Who are willing to do what's right regardless of the consequences?
Ronan: How did you find my doctor?
Nina: I'm a mother...  Sighs  With a boyfriend who's a P.I. I...
Ronan:  Sighs  You should never have called him. You should never have done that. This is none of your business.
Nina: Look, ever since I found out you were my son, I have really tried to be respectful. I haven't pushed. I've given you all the space that you need, but I'm not gonna stand by when giving you part of my liver could save your life. It's...  Sighs  Look, I can't change the past.
Ronan: No.
Nina: But I can do everything I can to give you a future, even if you spend it pushing me away.
Ronan:  Sighs 
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Heather:  Sighs 
Paul: Hey, how'd it go?
Heather: Well, Spencer's a jerk. He wouldn't tell me anything.  Sighs 
Paul: At least you tried.
Heather: Well, I-I did better than that. It's the recording from Chance's wire.
Paul: That's official police evidence. How did you get that?
Heather:  Sighs  I, um, ""Accidentally,"" uh, picked it up as I was leaving Spencer's office.
Paul: You're gonna have to return it.
Heather: I know... after I hear it.
Paul: Are you sure that's a good idea?
Heather: I've heard it before, right after Chance's... I was too emotional to really listen to it then. But maybe now I'll-- I'll be able to hear something, something that will explain who else is involved.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: The woman in this picture is dead. The man who brought her here is responsible. You and I both know who that was. How much is Victor paying you? I'll double it right now. Let's talk.
Koa: I can't help you.
Jack: Well, we can always do this another way. I can stand out front with this picture and a big pile of cash. Somebody had to have seen her. Want to give Mr. Newman a call right now? Warn him what's goin' on? Here, use my phone. I have him on speed dial.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Judge Phelps: Mr. Abrams, is there anything you'd like to say on behalf of your clients?
Vance: Victoria and Abby Newman were very pleased to read the accountants' report. It was of great comfort to know their trusts have not been mismanaged. However, unfortunately, new information has come to light that casts serious doubt on Victor Newman's future intentions.
Judge Phelps: Well, what would that be, Mr. Abrams?
Vance: Well, he's in the process of selling a major holding in Dubai. In doing so, he would be depleting the parent company of assets, thereby purposely devaluing it.
Victor: I'm doing no such thing.
Michael: My client has been and continues to be in total compliance with the court order.
Vance: It's a calculated move on this man's part to undermine these proceedings. It is the court's obligation, your honor, to prevent any further devaluation until the resolution of this lawsuit.
Judge Phelps: Thank you for reminding me of my duties, Mr. Abrams.
Vance: Excuse me, your honor. What we're asking for is one-third of Newman assets be frozen in escrow to keep Victor Newman from dismantling the company.
Victor: I have no intention of dismantling my company. And you, of all people, should know that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ronan:  Scoffs  Look, I did not want you thinking that my illness is why I came to Genoa City.
Nina: It never even crossed my mind.
Ronan:  Sighs  I didn't--I don't expect your help or your liver.
Nina: But you'll take it.
Ronan: This is a huge operation.
Nina: It's a liver transplant. They're done every day. Good Lord, you are as stubborn as me.
Ronan: This must be our family trait.
Nina:  Laughs  When I was younger, nobody could tell me anything. And then I had kids, and all that changed. It's not about you anymore, and you'll find that out when you're a father.
Ronan:  Sighs   Clears throat 
Nina: By the way, I'll have Paul look for your father...
Ronan: Yeah.
Nina: To see if you can find another donor match.
Ronan: All right, don't bother. I already tracked him down.
Nina: How'd you find him?
Ronan: Your book.
Nina: I didn't use his name or anything.
Ronan:  Chuckles  Well, you... you said he was in juvie while you were pregnant. With a little bit of digging, it wasn't that hard.
Nina:  Sighs  So good. So you've got two possible donor matches now.
Ronan: One. Just one. He's dead.
Nina: Oh. I'm so sorry.  Sighs 
Ronan: It's okay. Um, it would have been... nice to see where I come from. I mean, to, uh, to know if I look like him.
Nina: Yeah, you do, actually, a little bit.
Ronan: Yeah.
Nina: The shape of your face and your eyes. Did he have other kids?
Ronan: No. No, he, uh, he just had me. He died from this disease at the age that I am right now.
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Paul: You know, I was there the night Chance died. I can listen to this for you. There--there's no reason at all you have to relive this again.
Heather: No, I have to do this. And I know the case. I know the players. Chance gave his life to bring these crooks to justice. And I owe him this much.
Paul: Okay. You know, I thought we made a pretty good team when, um, I was consulting for the interim D.A. What do you say we listen to it together?
Heather: All right. Sure.
Paul: Okay?
Paul: You sure?
Heather: Yeah.
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Michael: The plaintiff's counsel knows these charges are without merit. If Mr. Newman were planning to sell his company, surely the accountants would have found some indication.
Victor: Your honor, Dubai has nothing to do with this lawsuit. You were the lead on that project. You know that we always intended to sell it off.
Vance: The Newman board of directors is mainly ceremonial. There's no system of checks and balances. In fact, Victor Newman runs his company not unlike a malevolent dictator.
Judge Phelps: You can dispense with the commentary, Counselor.
Vance: The only way to protect the assets to which my clients are rightfully obligated is to place in escrow a sum sufficient to cover judgment, court costs, fines, and penalties and to keep it there until the conclusion of these legal proceedings.
Michael: There is nothing...  Hits table  In the accountants' report that indicates wrongdoing of any kind. Mr. Abrams is making a fairly obvious attempt to spin things to his advantage.
Victor: There are several deals in play, your honor, Dubai being one of them. If indeed they were to freeze Newman Enterprises, the assets thereof, it would preclude me from doing business as usual.
Judge Phelps: I will return shortly with a decision regarding Mr. Abrams' request to freeze assets.
Victoria: Well, Dad didn't jump across the table and strangle anyone.
Abby: I have to--
Victoria: You okay?
Abby: I have to go check on Daniel.
Michael: Vance, you never cease to disappoint. Just when I thought you couldn't sink any lower.
Vance: You'd have done the same thing in my place.
Victoria:  Clears throat 
Victor: Why are you doing this?
Victoria: You left me no choice.
Victor: You laid the groundwork for the sale when you were in Dubai.
Victoria: You know why I went to Dubai in the first place. It was so that the Savaneur stockholders wouldn't panic, and I misled them about your health. You trained me very well, Dad.
Victor: So you justify your actions by telling a lie?
Victoria:  Scoffs  You're accusing me of lying? Well, I have watched you justify yourself for years. You do and you say whatever to get what you want. And you just convince yourself that it's for me or for Abby or for Mom or for the best for Newman. The truth and the lies just start to blend together, and you don't even know what's real and what isn't anymore.
Victor: You stop this right now, or you will destroy the very company that built this family.
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Sharon: Thank you so much for coming out here, Mr. Walsh. Just--my daughter's sleeping, and this couldn't wait.
Spencer: So you said.
Sharon: Um, can I get you something?
Spencer: I'm a busy man. You can get to the point.
Sharon: All right. You refused to believe me when I told you that I saw Skye Lockhart in Hawaii.
Spencer: It wouldn't be the first time someone lied to get a friend out of jail.
Sharon: Okay, well, Jack Abbott is in Hawaii right now. And he found the shack where Skye was living, and it's not far from the volcano.
Spencer: You call him and you tell him not to touch anything. In fact, he should contact the Hawaiian P.D.
Sharon: Well, someone burned the shack down.
Spencer: Which means you have nothing.
Sharon: No, um, he-- he did find a bottle of Skye's perfume in the ashes.
Spencer: Someone in Hawaii could have liked the scent. If Skye Lockhart was living there, someone would have seen her. You haven't produced one witness, and you--you're wasting my time. Anybody could have put that bottle there. You could have put it there before you left. Keep this up. I'll rethink those obstruction charges.
Sharon:  Sighs 
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Jack: Have you seen this woman?
Chester: I'm just gonna go drop these keys off. Hey, how's it?
Jack: Hey. Hey. Hey. Have you seen this woman?
Chester: Hey, uh, Koa, I found these keys up on the volcano path. They got your postbox key on 'em.
Koa: Put 'em in the box, Bruddah.
Chester: Shoots.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nina: There's no reason to think that you and I won't be a match.
Ronan: And if we're not? Right. That's why I didn't want to tell you.  Sighs  This--this disease could easily kill me. So why would I... why would I let you get close to me if I was just gonna end up hurting you?
Nina:  Sighs  That's the risk you take when you care about someone. No one gets through life without getting hurt. Look, why don't you let me be the judge of what I can handle, okay? I want to be part of your life-- if that's for a week, if it's for a year, if it's for ten years. And if we're compatible, I am donating the liver.
Ronan: You are not donating. You are not.
Nina: Look, and if we're not, we'll just-- we'll find another way, because I'm not gonna let you die, and I'm not gonna let you walk through this alone.  Sobs  Please.
Ronan:  Sighs   Sniffles   Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Gunshot 
Chance:  Grunts 
Paul: Nina, no!
Nina: No!
Heather: God, that is hard to listen to over and over again. A-and I thought that I would hear something that I missed, but...
Paul: I don't--play it one more time for me please.
 Gunshot 
Chance:  Grunts 
Paul: Nina, no!
Nina: No!
Paul: Okay, rewind it. I want to hear that shot one more time.
Heather: Why? What are you hearing?
Paul: It's what I'm not hearing. I'm pretty good at ballistics. I would swear to you that that--that shot was not loaded.
Heather: What are you saying?
Paul: I'm saying I-I-I think Ronan was shooting blanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Judge Phelps: I've gone over the material, and I believe Mr. Abrams has raised a valid concern. Therefore, I am issuing an order to have one-third of Newman Enterprises' assets frozen in escrow.
Michael: Let me handle this.
Vance: Thank you, your honor.
Victor:  Sighs  Do you realize what you have done? You and your sister are destroying this company. You think you have won this round? You prevent me from conducting business, and your trusts, both of your trusts, won't be worth a damn.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cell phone rings 
Sharon:  Sighs  Hello.
Adam: It's me again. Have you met with the D.A. yet?
Sharon: Um... it's not good news. He said the bottle of Galibier doesn't prove that Skye was in Hawaii. He even accused me of maybe planting it there.
Adam: How much you want to bet that Victor paid off this new D.A.? I tell you what, that's the thing about Owen Pomerantz. At least my dad couldn't control that guy.
Sharon: Jack is still in Hawaii looking around. All he needs is to find one witness who says they saw Skye there.
Adam: No, I bet dear old dad had every last person on that island paid off. This whole thing could be hopeless, Sharon.
Sharon: Nothing's hopeless.
Adam: You tell me. How are we supposed to prove that Skye was there? How?
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Victoria: Who was that on the phone?
Billy: That was just work.
Victoria: What is going on?
Ronan: Unless you want to face your own trial, leave me alone.
Victor: No one threatens me and gets away with it.",Nina gets tested to see if she is compatible to be Ronan's liver donor and then she tells Ronan that Heather told her about his illness. Ronan isn't happy about this and tells Nina that he found his father and his father died of the same illness at his same age. Heather pleads with Spencer to let her help him with the case against the cartel but he says no so she steals the CD with the recordings Chance made while he wore a wire. Heather tells Paul about the CD and Paul listens to it and hears a sound that makes him think that Ronan was shooting blanks. Heather wants to find out the identity of the secret witness for the trial so Paul calls Christine and leaves a message for her to call him back since she is busy in court. Spencer and Ronan wait to find out if the judge will allow the recordings Chance made while he wore a wire into evidence.,summ_screen
"Lily: Hey. We're not late, are we?
Cane: No, not if we leave right now, okay?
Tyler: Lily, hey. Glad I caught you. Jack just called. He wants you to go over the ideas I just pitched him for the second wave of the fragrance campaign.
Lily: Right now?
Tyler: Afraid so. It's the number crunchers. They want to get cracking on production costs.
Lily: Well, we're on our way to a meeting.
Tyler: This'll take 20 minutes, tops.
Cane: I'll go stall Chloe and Chelsea, all right? Make it as soon as you can.
Lily: Okay. I'll be as fast as I can.
Cane: All right.
Lily: Bye. [Sighs] Okay, well, make this quick, please.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Leslie: So, now that it's just the two of us...
Neil: Mmm. Just the way I like it.
Leslie: [Chuckles] How do you really feel about Jack coming back to Jabot?
Neil: Mm. Not sure yet. You know, I was just starting to get my bearings when he fired me. Then he rehired me, then he put me in charge of the new divi-- you know this whole story, right? But I'm good, I am. I'm gaining my bearings again. You okay? You seem a little... distracted. I don't know, troubled?
Leslie: No. Like I told you before, that's all you. Just all atwitter at having a new man in my life. You know, you tried to sell me that bill of goods the first time we talked. And I'm not buying it this time.
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Chelsea: [Sighs]
Cane: Hello. You okay? Is everything all right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Summer: I got your gazillion and one messages.
Fenmore: And you're just now tracking me down?
Summer: Yeah. I was sick, and then I heard.
Fenmore: What?
Summer: That you were the one that pushed Jamie off of the roof.
Fenmore: And you thought I could do that?
Summer: I don't know what to think about you anymore.
Fenmore: You are the one who changes your mind every second. Look, you hated Jamie, and then you liked him. You kissed me, and now you're afraid of me?
Summer: Yeah, well, I don't --
Fenmore: I was stupid for falling in love with you. You have messed up everything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Can I get you anything? A sandwich, maybe?
Jamie: Just my stuff.
Paul: Jamie, I brought you over here hoping that you'd be able to tell us about... about when you were hurt. You think you might be up for that?
Jamie: I don't want to. It's over. I just...
Michael: It's okay, Kiddo. [Sighs] You've been through a horrible ordeal. We all feel for you. But you got to fill in the blanks for us. We need to know what really happened.
Lauren: Tell them the truth, Jamie -- that Fen had nothing to do with you falling off the roof.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: Do most business meetings start this way?
Cane: Sure. Yeah, they do. That's why executives have these big corner offices -- so no one can hear them have these little meltdowns.
Chelsea: [Chuckles]
Cane: That's for you.
Chelsea: Thanks.
Cane: I know starting a business can be overwhelming.
Chelsea: Yeah, especially when your personal life is crashing down around you. But that's not your problem.
Cane: So...how about we chalk these up to tears of excitement?
Chelsea: Good idea.
Cane: Okay? Good idea.
Chelsea: Um, so, let's get started. Where's Lily?
Cane: She's in a meeting, but Billy has told me about your designs, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them.
Chelsea: There they are. So...what do you think?
Cane: I think they're dynamic. I think they're well-crafted. And I'm having a hard time believing they're yours.
Chelsea: Because a former con artist with no training couldn't possibly have a secret talent she'd been waiting her entire life to show?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tyler: You know, I really liked your take on those perspective changes.
Lily: Well, it'll be amazing even without the changes, so good job, guy.
Tyler: I don't know. It's like your ideas -- they always make me, like, think and consider. I mean, hell, you were into Esmeralda Spalding before she even hit the map.
Lily: Okay, well, you have a slide show of Gordon Parks as your screen saver, so what can I say?
Tyler: Both got great taste, huh?
Lily: I guess we do.
[Elevator squeals]
Tyler: Try hitting a different floor.
Lily: [Breathing heavily] Oh, God.
Tyler: Hello?
Lily: We're stuck. This is --
Tyler: Hello? Is anybody there? The elevator just stopped between floors six and seven. Hello?
Lily: Everybody's probably already gone for the day. They're probably gone.
Tyler: No. There's still got to be, like, maintenance and security people here.
Lily: Oh, my God.
Tyler: Come on, damn it. Somebody answer. Hello?
Lily: Okay, okay, okay, okay. You know what? We're just gonna have to wait here until somebody comes back, and then they'll hear us, okay?
Tyler: No. No, that's not gonna work for me.
Lily: What's wrong?
Tyler: Nothing. I'm fine. [Breathing raggedly]
Lily: Well, you don't seem fine. Are you claustrophobic or --?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Leslie: Okay, so, I'm a little off, and you jump to me hiding something from you? I mean, how paranoid are we?
Neil: [Laughs] Is that how I'm coming across?
Leslie: Yes. And we've only been dating a hot minute.
Neil: Can I be honest with you about something? I -- Leslie, I-I feel this connection with you, I do. I feel a very solid connection.
Leslie: Aww. Okay, see, now, that was sweet. I see you digging yourself out of the hole. That's what you're doing. [Chuckles]
Neil: And, really, because of that connection, when we were here for that meeting and then you suddenly had to run off and --
Leslie: I forgot something at the office.
Neil: Right, and you told me that, but ever since then, I've detected, like, this -- this subtle, um...how shall I -- shift in -- in your behavior.
Leslie: Mm-hmm.
Neil: Am I imagining things?
Leslie: No.
Neil: So, then, the next question will be, did I do something wrong?
Leslie: No. Oh, my goodness. You are doing everything right. Neil, I love it that you worry about me and -- and feel connected.
Neil: Because I want you to know that I feel like I can be totally open with you, that I don't have to hide anything. How does that strike you?
Leslie: Um, like you are describing a pretty serious relationship. I mean, are we -- are we at that stage yet?
Neil: I would, uh... [Smooches] I would like to get in that stage.
Leslie: I could, uh, probably tell you anything, and you wouldn't judge.
Neil: Is there something that you want to tell me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Summer: You are so not in love with me, Fen.
Fenmore: Could you not tell me how I feel? I did love you. I would have done anything for you. But you used me... because you are -- you're -- you're -- you're selfish and vindictive.
Summer: I am not selfish.
Fenmore: [Scoffs]
Summer: Okay, yeah. You're right. I was selfish, and... yeah, I used you, but that was before, Fen.
Fenmore: Before you got into Jamie?
Summer: No, before these past few months, Fen. Okay, with everything that's happened to me and my family, I've -- I've really grown up a lot. And I really just want to make up for all this rotten stuff that I've done, and...and I think that you need to, too, Fen.
Fenmore: What have I done?
Summer: Everybody has been saying that you pushed Jamie off of that roof. Is that right?
Fenmore: You wouldn't believe me even if I told you the truth, so why should I waste my time?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: You know you have to be easy on the boy.
Lauren: Jamie... I'm sorry.
Jamie: It's okay.
Lauren: We're not here to lay blame or -- or point fingers. We just...
Paul: Jamie, can you tell us about that day?
Jamie: Well, after I left here...
[Door slams]
Fenmore: Could you tell them what really happened? Tell them I didn't push you.
Jamie: Get me out of here, please.
Fenmore: So, now you're running?
Michael: Stop it. Stop it!
Jamie: I can't stay here.
Michael: Jamie.
Paul: I'll stick with him, okay? Jamie, hold on a second. Jamie.
Fenmore: So, he gets to accuse me, and then he bolts.
Lauren: Fen, please.
Fenmore: How is that fair?
Michael: Okay, you tell us. Tell us, what happened on that roof?
Fenmore: How do you even know I was there?
Lauren: We saw your pictures, the ones with Jamie and the stolen items in his backpack.
Fenmore: Well, see? See? That proves he stole something --
Michael: No, it proves you were on the roof, that you were with him. The more you lie, Fenmore, the harder it's gonna be on you if charges --
Fenmore: Would you calm down? Are you gonna prosecute me now? Your own son?
Michael: Okay, you tell us. You tell us, then. What is the truth? What happened?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Leslie: Everybody has baggage, you know? Nobody has a perfect past.
Neil: Including me.
Leslie: And, um, sometimes, to get away from things, people have to reinvent themselves, start new lives in new places.
Neil: Yeah, yeah, for sure. I can relate to that.
Leslie: Yeah.
Neil: Is that what brought you to Genoa City or...?
Leslie: I needed a fresh start.
Neil: From...?
Leslie: A broken home. My mom died when I was young. And I had a terrible, abusive father.
Neil: Oh, Leslie.
Leslie: Yeah. Tyler and I -- we just -- we got away from him as soon as we could.
Neil: I am so sorry. I apologize. I certainly didn't mean for you to talk about things that you're trying to forget. I'm sorry about that.
Leslie: That's okay. Um... so, uh... that, uh, no-secrets place...
Neil: Yeah. We're kind of --
Leslie: I'd like to get there.
Neil: We're almost there.
Leslie: And if it takes a while, a long while...
Neil: I'm patient. I still want to be here, in your life, when you think you're ready.
Leslie: I want that, too.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cane: What I should have said was that your sketches are so polished, it looks like they were done by someone who was trained, someone who studied the human form. That's what I should have said. I'm sorry.
Chelsea: [Sighs]
Cane: Can you tell me how you learned to do this?
Chelsea: Taught myself... on the road, when I was traveling with my mother when we were on the grift. I would stay up late at night hiding under the covers with a flashlight, making drawings of women in beautiful clothes that I created... clothes I dreamed that, one day, I would eventually have enough money to actually make and actually wear.
Cane: Can we start this again? Do you mind if we do that, so I just don't say the wrong thing like I did before? I'm sorry.
Chelsea: Okay, let's do that.
Cane: Okay.
Chelsea: So, why are we having this meeting? What do you want?
Cane: I want to give you everything you imagined when you were a little girl. I want to make your dreams come true.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: I'm not accusing you.
Fenmore: Go to hell, Dad.
Lauren: How could you do that?
Michael: Oh, well, I'm trying to find out what's really going on, Lauren.
Lauren: Really? Really? By yelling at him? By threatening him?
Michael: That's the only thing that's worked!
Lauren: [Sighs] You know what? We, uh, we all just need to relax and calm down, and then Fen is gonna tell us exactly what really happened.
Michael: We need to be ready.
Lauren: For what?
Michael: For the possibility that our son has done something truly horrible.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: I know you're scared and angry, but you should think very carefully about making charges against Fen.
Jamie: He hurt me. I'm not lying about that.
Paul: Nobody said you were.
Jamie: That's what Lauren thinks.
Paul: Jamie, she doesn't know what to think. We're trying to get a clear idea on what went down that night. So... help me understand.
Jamie: How? Nobody can just understand what it's like to live like this. It never stops, the bullying -- constantly, everywhere -- at school, on my phone, in my face, everywhere.
Paul: Okay. That sounds like torture. Jamie, what can I do to get you to trust me? How can I get you to see me as a friend?
Summer: Hi. Uh, can I talk to Jamie?
Paul: I don't think that's a good idea right now.
Jamie: It's okay.
Summer: Um... look, I have to ask you something because I need to know for absolute sure. Jamie, did Fen really push you off of the rooftop?
Jamie: Fen is completely responsible.
Summer: Oh, my God.
Jamie: And so are you, Summer.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tyler: You know, what's weird is, when I'm in an elevator that's moving...
Lily: It doesn't affect you?
Tyler: No, it's like... it's like claustrophobia, it only -- it comes when something's wrong.
Lily: Listen, nothing's wrong. Nothing's wrong, okay? I'm here, all right?
Tyler: Oh, God. Here it comes.
Lily: What? What?
Tyler: [Panting] Tight chest and trembling.
Lily: Okay.
Tyler: It's dumb, huh?
Lily: No, no, no, no. That's not dumb. It's not -- here, just take your jacket off, okay? All right? Is that better, yeah?
Tyler: A little.
Lily: Okay. See? Listen, don't worry. We are gonna get out of here in no time, all right? Hello? We are stuck in the elevator.
Tyler: ""Stuck""? Can you -- can you not say that? We're not stuck.
Lily: Okay, hold on. Um... tell me -- tell me about, um, about -- about your presentation, okay, about -- about the mockup that you drew of -- of the -- the open sky, right? And the girl. She's driving in a car down a wide, wide highway.
Tyler: Sky. Wind. Yeah.
Lily: Yes, yes. Okay, oceans, fields. All right? Wide-open.
Tyler: [Sighs] [Breathing slowly]
Lily: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Summer: I know that I bullied you at first, Jamie, and I know that that was really unfair of me.
Jamie: Then, why did you do it?
Summer: It wasn't even about you. Okay, I was just trying to hurt Ronan because he slept with my mom.
Jamie: Wait, so he broke up your parents, so you came after me?
Summer: Yeah, 'cause he was your mentor.
Jamie: So, that made it okay?
Summer: No, okay, I'm not saying that. I didn't -- I didn't know that until I got to know you and really like you.
Jamie: Then why did you use me to make Fen jealous?
Summer: I didn't.
Jamie: It pushed him into a rage, and he took it out on me.
Summer: Yeah, but Fen and I weren't ever into each other like that, Jamie.
Jamie: He obviously thought you were.
Summer: Yeah, because he's warped. Okay, but, really, it's not like Fen to be that violent, so please just be honest with me. Did Fen really push you off of that rooftop?
Lauren: Jamie, we need to talk.
Summer: Okay.
Jamie: What is it?
Lauren: You have to stop lying or this whole thing is gonna blow up in your face.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Fenmore.
Fenmore: I've got someplace to be.
Michael: We need to get to the bottom of this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Neil: So, I was kind of hoping that, you know, we could maybe spend the night together.
Leslie: See, now, I can't let you get too used to me spending the night at your house.
Neil: We spend the night at your house -- problem solved.
Leslie: Oh, okay, Mr. Fix-it. [Laughs] No, really, I have a ton of reading to do -- Crosby deal.
Neil: Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Leslie: But, um, we're going to the Underground opening tomorrow night, right?
Neil: Yeah, yeah, the Underground. Looking forward to it, sure.
Leslie: Me too. Give me one. Good night.
Neil: Good night. [Sighs]
Leslie: Really? One little weak excuse and you're willing to spend the night alone? You're gonna give up that easily?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cane: Yeah, Jabot is expanding. We're bringing fashion under the umbrella.
Chelsea: That's what Billy said, but I'm just getting started.
Cane: We're looking for unknown designers -- you know, people who have that special flair that will catch a buyer's eye, and... I think your designs do that.
Chelsea: Okay.
Cane: Okay?
Chelsea: Good. That's great. So, uh -- oh, Billy also said he was willing to show his brother the sketches.
Cane: Which is why I'm here. I'm here to start the process. You can call me an advance scout. Speaking of which, Lily should be here to see these, so let me just call her for a sec, okay? All right. Hey. Hey, it's me. Where are you? You're not here. I've been waiting for you. Um... can you, uh, can you call me when you can? I need to talk to you. All right, bye.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Tyler: When I was a little kid... I was in a situation. I couldn't get out.
Lily: Like what, in a dark room or something?
Tyler: It's always made tight spaces really tough for me.
Lily: ""Situation."" Is that all the detail I'm gonna get?
Tyler: It's a long story, so...
Lily: Well, we might have some time, so...
Tyler: I hope not. I got to get out of here.
Lily: Hold on. Relax, relax, relax. Just tell me the story. Tell me the story. Okay, or skip to the end. All right? What happened? Did your parents -- they showed up, they made everything better or what?
Tyler: I don't know if I ever got better. I saw something that I-I never should have. I was so scared... and sad and ashamed because I was so afraid that I... I just stayed hidden. It seemed like forever.
Lily: So, how did you get through that without freaking out?
Tyler: I made up games, like I was an astronaut floating through space.
Lily: Okay, okay. So, uh... Ground Control to Major Tom?
Tyler: Yeah, stuff like that.
Lily: Okay, so, listen. We are in a starship, right? With lots of windows, lots of windows, and we're -- we're zooming through the galaxy 'cause we're being chased by these, like, slimy creatures from planet Zurtag. [Laughs] And, um, I'm, uh, Captain Galatea, right? And you're, uh...
Tyler: Well, how come you get to be captain?
Lily: Because it's my game, my rules, duh.
Tyler: Okay. Well, then, I'm Commander T...B...D.
Lily: TBD? What, to be determined?
Tyler: Tall, brave, and dangerous.
Lily: [Laughs] No, its okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay. All right? That -- that -- that jolt was just -- it was the, um, the -- the thrusters shifting us into warp speed. It's fine.
Tyler: Oh, you're good.
Lily: [Laughs] I'm just -- I'm making it up as I go, all right?
Tyler: Keep it up. I think you're saving my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fenmore: You just make it impossible to talk to you.
Michael: [Scoffs] You don't remember soccer Saturdays or bedtime stories or forts made of blankets?
Fenmore: What does that have to do with any of this?
Michael: I'm your dad, and I want you to remember that, because what I have to ask you now -- and it has nothing to do with my being the D.A.
Fenmore: The way you keep coming at me, it --
Michael: Hold on, do -- do you realize how terrifying it is for me to see you suffering like this as if you had no one in the world to talk to? And I used to be that person who you came to.
Fenmore: Well, now -- now you're that person who's treating me like a criminal.
Michael: I'm trying to help you.
Fenmore: You chose Jamie over me! I will never forgive you for that.
Michael: Fenmore! Fenmore! I love you. I love you with everything in me. I would move a mountain to keep you safe.
Fenmore: Well, then, can you believe me? He is trying to hurt me, Dad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: Why are you so sure I'm lying?
Lauren: Look, Jamie, this goes beyond two kids that just don't get along. If you continue this accusation against Fen, you could ruin his life.
Jamie: Yeah, like he keeps trying to ruin mine.
Lauren: How can we make this right? Just tell me. What else can we do?
Jamie: Open your eyes. See who your son really is and stop pretending he's an angel. He's not.
Lauren: Now, wait a minute.
Paul: Lauren, Lauren, come on. The poor kid has been through enough for one night.
Lauren: I-I don't know what to think. I mean, what if? Could Fen really have done this?
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Both sigh with relief]
Lily: That wasn't so bad. See?
Tyler: Uh, yeah, it was.
Lily: But we made it. We made it. [Laughs]
Tyler: Thanks to you.
Lily: Oh, please.
Tyler: You're pretty cool under pressure, you know that?
Lily: Listen, I have toddler twins, okay? This was nothing. You're just one person. But I am glad that I was here to help you through it.
Tyler: Well, you're not half as glad as I am.
Lily: Okay, well... gosh, Cane must be really worried. I'm just gonna call him.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: Cane is an executive at Jabot, and they might be interested in my designs.
Anita: Cane looks like a very smart man. Why wouldn't he be interested?
Chelsea: Mom.
Anita: When Chelsea was growing up, I can't tell you how many times I'd walk in and find her stomping down some imaginary runway, pretending to be a model.
Cane: And now that can pay off.
Anita: Do you really think my girl has talent?
Chelsea: So, that meeting -- that meeting you were talking about with Neil and Jack -- you think you can make that happen?
Cane: Yeah. I'll set it up. Here is my card.
Chelsea: Great. Ooh. Sorry. Great. Thank you for stopping by, Cane.
Cane: Sure. Nice to meet you.
Anita: Nice to meet you, Mr. Executive.
Chelsea: Stop.
Anita: Nobody would blame you.
Chelsea: I am still married, Mom. So is he.
Anita: [Sighs] Come on, Sweetie. I saw you checking out that fine specimen of Cane.
Chelsea: Okay, I looked, like, for a second because I -- well, because he was there.
Anita: And...?
Chelsea: And I feel awful. It feels like adultery.
Anita: Oh, please.
Chelsea: It feels like I'm trying to make Adam pay for hurting me so much.
Anita: And what's wrong with a little revenge roll in the hay?
Chelsea: Mom. I don't want to hear it or even think about it, okay?
Anita: Well, I am not gonna let you mope around feeling sorry for yourself. Forget about Adam, and while that divorce is percolating, I want you to find yourself another man.
Chelsea: I'm not chasing Cane Ashby.
Anita: It doesn't have to be him. It doesn't have to be serious, and it sure as hell doesn't have to be love.
Chelsea: Leaving me with...?
Anita: Lust. Hot, intense. Just drown yourself in whoever he is, but find him... fast.
Chelsea: [Scoffs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: We shouldn't jump to conclusions about any of this.
Lauren: You should have heard Michael. I'm as terrified of his reaction as I am at the possibility that Fen might be responsible.
Paul: Lauren, you and Michael are really good parents. You're gonna handle this. It's going to be okay. You just need to stay strong and stand by your son.
Lauren: Thanks for being my rock.
Paul: I'm always here for you. Michael, too, okay?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jamie: Mr. Baldwin, I still need to get the rest of my stuff.
Michael: So, where are you headed?
Jamie: Back to foster care, I think.
Michael: That's probably for the best. Jamie, I'm sorry. I know I have no business asking you this... but have you decided? Are you gonna file formal charges against Fenmore?
[Cell phone rings]
Michael: Oh, sorry. Man, I have to take this. Please, I want to finish, all right? I'll be right back. Hello? Talk to me.
Fenmore: We're going to have this out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: Hi. Uh, white wine, please. [Sighs] [Sighs]
Cane: No, no, no, no, no. Whoa! You all right? Minor collision, sorry. See you soon.
Chelsea: Sorry.
Cane: We got to stop meeting like this.
Chelsea: Right? Really have to watch where I'm going. See you.
Lily: Hey.
Cane: Hey. Now, this better be good, all right? Where you been?
Lily: Uh, we just got caught up in the presentation.
Tyler: It's fine. I'm not embarrassed. She was saving me. We got stuck in the elevator, and I got claustrophobia, so I freaked out. And long story short, if it wasn't for Lily here, I'd probably be in a padded room by now, halfway out of my mind.
Lily: No, you weren't that bad.
Cane: Yeah. What did you do?
Lily: Nothing.
Tyler: She told me jokes, made up stories. Just, she got me talking.
Cane: Yeah, that's Lily -- cool under fire, huh, Baby?
Lily: Oh, yeah.
Tyler: Yeah, it's like I'm always telling you, man, you're a pretty lucky guy. Hey, thanks for all the hand holding and intergalactic fantasizing.
Lily: [Laughs] You're welcome. Okay, wipe that jealous look off of your face.
Cane: Mm-hmm.
Lily: Because I wish I had been stuck in an elevator with you.
Cane: Mm. Me too, Baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: So, how are you doing?
Summer: I just feel so bad about all of this.
Paul: You started the bullying, didn't you? You're Brittni.
Summer: Yeah. I didn't expect it to blow up like this.
Paul: People never do.
Summer: I wish I could take it all back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fenmore: And now you're trying to blame what happened on me? You are a worthless liar.
Jamie: I hate you! I hate your guts!
Michael: What the hell's going on? Jamie, get -- stop it! Stop it!
Jamie: He did it! He tried to kill me!
Fenmore: What?!
Lauren: What?!
Jamie: He pushed me over the edge, and he was laughing while doing it.
Lauren: You stop it.
Jamie: No, he's evil. He is a monster. I'm gonna press charges. I want Fen in jail for what he did.
Lauren: You stop lying.
[NEXT_ON]
Adam: Sharon, I do have a lot of work to do.
Sharon: Do you really think that's gonna help you forget about Chelsea?
Victoria: Something's missing.
Nick: What?
Victoria: Avery. Where is she? Avery.","Neil tells Leslie he would like to have a serious relationship with her. Leslie asks him to be patient with her until she can get to a place where they have no secrets from each other. Leslie does tell Neil that she and Tyler come from a broken home with an abusive father, and they left home at an early age to get away from their father. Neil tells Leslie he will be patient and wait until she can tell him everything about her life and later they make love. Lily is unable to go with Cane to his meeting with Chelsea because she has some details to go over with Tyler about the marketing campaign for Jabot. Lily finishes the meeting and thinks she has time to catch up with Cane, but she and Tyler get stuck in the Jabot elevator. Lily has to distract Tyler because he has an attack of claustrophobia. Lily and Tyler talk and pretend they are on a spaceship looking out at the stars. Tyler tells Lily he became claustrophobic because when he was little he saw something he shouldn't have seen, and he got scared and ran to hide in a closet.",summ_screen
"Victor: You did what?
Nick: I've arranged for Newman Enterprises to buy Jabot's debt. Once that happens, I'm gonna foreclose and then you'll be out of a job. What's the matter? I mean, aren't you proud of me? This is exactly the sort of thing you would do.
Victor: What are you talking about?
Nick: Buy an ailing company, throw out the old management and then use its assets to help Newman Enterprises. It's smart, it's ruthless-- it's classic Victor Newman. You don't belong here.
Victor: You now have the gall to tell me what is or isn't my place?
Nick: This isn't about me. It's about Mom. She needs you, right now, more than you'll ever know.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: You need to be here, Dad. I know its short notice. Yeah, well, we need to do this now. Thanks. Get here as soon as you can. Okay. I'm glad you're here, Jill. I've called an emergency meeting of the shareholders.
Jill: What brought this on? I didn't think you were ready.
Jack: I wasn't. Nicholas and Victor forced my hand.
Jill: How?
Jack: They bought up all of Jabot's debt-- all of it-- and they fully intend to foreclose.
Jill: What?!
Jack: Technically, it's Nicholas who's done the buying, but we both know Victor is the hand in that sock puppet.
Jill: I can't believe that Nicholas would do this to us!
Jack: I can't tell you how disappointed I am that Nicholas is any part of this, but you know what? It's happening, and we don't have a lot of time.
Jill: Jack, we--
Jack: Look, we have a lot of convincing to do. Dad wants desperately to believe that Victor's on the level, and Brad is none too thrilled with me or my plan.
Jill: All right. How about Nikki?
Jack: I don't know. I don't know what Brad's been whispering in her ear. You have Billy's proxy with you?
Jill: Yes, I have it right here. And you have Traci's?
Jack: Yup.
Jill: Thank God Ashley's out of town!
Jack: Oh, thank God. This'd be all the harder then. Look, I do believe, between the two of us, if you can keep a cool head, we can pull this off.
Jill: We have to pull this off. There is no viable alternative. This is a no- brainer.
Jack: Oh, you see, that's the problem. I don't know how much thinking is going to go on here. This is all gonna be gut reaction, and that could be trouble.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dru: Excuse me. What did you have to say to Neil that was so daggon' important that you had to ask me to leave the room?
Malcolm: You know, Dru, the man is my brother. He saved my life... risked his own. We just found out he's gonna be all right, so forgive me. I wanted a few moments by myself to talk to him.
Dru: Talk to him about what? Y-you didn't say anything to him that was gonna upset him, did you?
Malcolm: Oh, will you quit with the paranoia?
Dru: How could I not be paranoid?
Malcolm: Drucilla, I'm goin' home. I wanna be at Olivia's when those test results show up.
Dru: Don't be goin' through my mail. I'll open my own mail.
Malcolm: Oh, sure, sure. I'll just put the most important moment of my life on hold. I'm opening the mail. Don't worry about it. You'll be the second one to know what it says.
Dru: Don't tell anybody about it, especially that blabbermouth Phyllis. She is always bumpin' her gums about something that don't concern her!
Malcolm: Okay, will you stop? We're about to get the answers to what we need by the end of the day. Forget about Phyllis.
Dru: Too late.
Phyllis: All right, Drucilla, I got your call. I think I know what this is about.
Dru: Right.
Malcolm: Wait a minute. Dru, you called her?
Dru: Yeah, I called her.
Malcolm: And, Phyllis, you just came runnin' over to talk to her?
Phyllis: Yeah. You know, she's my boss. I follow orders. Ahem.
Dru: Yeah. Um... I have a meeting with her, so if you can excuse us-- j-just go on home.
Malcolm: No, no, no, no. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Meeting? Dru, what are you hoping to accomplish?
Phyllis: Okay, listen--
Dru: Phyllis!
Phyllis: No, no. Malcolm, I know what I know. You're not gonna erase anything here. I'm not gonna cause trouble.
Dru: Honey, you are trouble!
Malcolm: Okay, see? No, stop.
Dru: Your middle name is trouble.
Malcolm: Ladies, ladies, don't even think about it. That's my brother in there and he almost died.
Phyllis: Mm-hmm.
Malcolm: Nothin' at all is gonna get served by the two of you gettin' in a fight, so give it a rest. I'm goin' home.
Dru: Don't go into my mail.
Phyllis: Okay... you called me all the way over here. What do you want?
Dru: Phyllis, you heard what Malcolm said. Don't mess with my family.
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Lily: Hey. Where have you been?
Devon: Been out walking.
Devon: What is this?
Lily: Just making a collage for my dad. I'm gonna take it to him at the hospital. Thought it might cheer him up.
Lily: What, you don't think I should?
Devon: Hmm? No, no. It's-- it's a great idea. I'm sure your dad's gonna love it.
Lily: You're still upset that we forgot your birthday, aren't you? Look, I'm sure my mom's gonna make up for it once my dad gets home.
Devon: I don't want her to do that.
Lily: Of course you do.
Devon: No, Lily, I don't! You know something? I'm gettin' a little tired of you always actin' like you know what I want. So can you do me a favor right now and just back off?
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Mac: Good morning.
J.T.: Good morning. Got up kinda late, didn't you?
Mac: I wish. I've been up since 7 studying.
J.T.: Oh.
Mac: What?
J.T.: Well, I just thought after last night that you might have trouble sleeping.
Mac: 'Cause being on a date with you is so traumatic?
J.T.: No, I wasn't talking about your date with me. I was talking about your date with Kevin Fisher.
Mac: That wasn't a date.
J.T.: Well, in his warped mind, it was. Doesn't that freak you out a little bit, Mac?
Mac: Not really.
J.T.: I still can't believe he bought you that dress. When are you plannin' on takin' that back?
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Victor: I refuse to sit here and be lectured about my marriage.
Nick: You've been a workaholic all your life. Mom's put up with it long enough. Don't you think it's time you focused on her for a change?
Victor: I'm telling you what I told your mother-- this is where I want to be right now, and I'll stay here until things are turned around, and then I'll step back. You got it?
Nick: I say you step back now. I had a meeting this morning with Fred Hodges and the other bankers that currently hold Jabot's paper.
Victor: And, what, they are willing to sell those papers to Newman Enterprises?
Nick: Then it's just a simple matter of foreclosing.
Victor: Think again.
Nick: I know you don't want to hear this, but it's pretty much a done deal.
Victor: What do you mean, it's pretty much a done deal? Do you know what you're doing? You know what people will think? That I'm in on this! I promised the Abbotts that I would not take over Jabot. You got it?
Nick: You're not doing it. I am.
Victor: You're doing it with my company!
Nick: Don't worry. I'll make sure it's very clear you had nothing to do with this.
Victor: Am I looking at my son? Do you honestly think the Abbotts will believe for one millisecond that I had nothing to do with it?
Nick: I know you're not happy about it, but like I said, it's a done deal.
Victor: The hell it is!
Nick: What are you gonna do about it?
Victor: You know what I'm gonna do about it? I'll have my own meeting with the bankers.
Nick: They have a lot of money tied up in Jabot. I'm offering them a full return on their investment. Plus, I'm sure they want to continue to do business with Newman Enterprises, and that means they need to keep me happy.
Victor: Not this time, it doesn't, son.
Nick: I'm sorry, but the only way you can stop this is if you remove me as C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Do you intend to do that?
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John: I'm having difficulty believing Victor would do this.
Nikki: Yeah, but it wasn't Victor. Jack, you said it was Nicholas.
Jack: Nicholas is a front. Nikki, you know your son would not do this on his own.
Brad: So this all just happened now--today?
Jack: One of their bankers came to visit me, at considerable risk to himself, I might add. What he did out of respect for my family could put him in serious trouble.
Brad: Hmm. How convenient. So, uh, I guess you're not gonna tell us who this person is, then, are ya, Jack?
Jack: Brad, come on.
Brad: Come on. You want us to believe there's some big emergency, based on an anonymous source, that Nicholas is going to buy up all the company's debt and foreclose immediately?
Jack: I want you to believe it because it's true.
Nikki: I think you're mistaken. Victor would have told me if he was planning to do this.
Jack: Nikki, you don't honestly believe that. After all the years you've been married to that man, you still don't know how he operates?
Nikki: Well, I'm not gonna sit here and listen to you bash him!
Jack: Fine. The fact remains, we have to do something immediately.
Gloria: John! Oh! Oh, John, they said you left the office in a hurry. Are you okay?
Jack: Not now, Gloria. Please, not now.
John: Jack, Jack... easy.
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Lily: Why are you getting so upset?
Devon: You know why? 'Cause you always think you know everything, Lily.
Lily: I do not!
Devon: Yeah, all right. Well, you know, you could've fooled me.
Lily: Look, I don't want to argue with you. I'm sure we're gonna celebrate your birthday really soon. It's just that things have been really weird, especially with my mom.
Devon: What, 'cause she's been so worried about your dad?
Lily: No. No. It's more than that. She and Uncle Malcolm are arguing again.
Devon: Really? About what?
Lily: I don't know. He won't tell me. But something is definitely going on between them.
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Malcolm: Liv. Liv, you here?
Olivia: Yeah. I'm--I'm here. And before you ask, no, the results still haven't arrived.
Malcolm:  Sighs  you know what? In a way, I'm glad. Liv, I almost wish I had never brought this up. I can't hurt my brother or that beautiful little girl. And when I see the bond between the two of them...
Olivia: Look, it's out of our hands, okay? Whatever we learn today, you're gonna have to find a way to live with it and turn it into something positive. Either way, you'll still have your family.
Malcolm: Will I?
Olivia: What kind of question's that?
Malcolm: Liv, the truth is, if I am Lily's fa-- I don't even want to think about how Drucilla's gonna react if I am.
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Dru: I hope you heard what I said. I want you to mind your own business. Stay away from my family, Phyllis.
Phyllis: Gosh, I'm sorry. I just can't help that all this information just fell into my lap and I'm so smart I figured it out.
Dru: Ha ha.
Phyllis: I mean, Drucilla, you overreacted every time I asked you questions about the paternity test that came from the genetics lab to the office, all right? I mean, you might as well have been wearing a big sign that said, ""Skeleton in the closet.""
Dru: There's a lot at stake. Now leave it alone.
Phyllis: Cat's outta the bag.
Dru: You're a piece of work, you know that? I know you dislike me. In fact, I know you hate me-- so much so, that you still resent the fact that I'm the division head? You didn't get the post, so you hate me so much you're gonna ruin my family? Are you really that cruel? Damn!
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Mac: So... last night you thought you and I were on a date?
J.T.: Yeah, sure. Didn't you? Hey! You're wearing that barrette I got ya.
Mac: Yeah.
J.T.: Nice.
Mac: I love it. That was really sweet of you.
J.T.: Yeah, well, I just-- I just wanted to say thanks for givin' up your valentine's day for me.
Mac: It's not like I had that much to give up.
J.T.: Tell that to Fisher.
Mac: Could we go maybe more than two minutes without talking about Kevin?
J.T.: Uh, look, Mac, I'm just-- I'm worried about you, okay? It's gonna drive me crazy, knowin' that's guy's still hangin' around you. You shouldn't spend so much time with a guy that unstable.
Mac: I'm just trying to help him. Hardly anybody else will.
J.T.: Yeah, well, maybe there's a reason for that.
Mac: Or maybe it's because nobody reached out to him, and that's why he has so many problems. Did you ever think about that?
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Nick: So what's it gonna be? Are you going to replace me as C.E.O.?
Victor: Would it really surprise you if I did?
Nick: Not at all. I've been waiting for it to happen just as soon as I did something you disagreed with.
Victor: Disagreed with. What you just did is way beyond the pale, son. You've made your own father look like a traitor.
Nick: A traitor to whom-- Ashley Abbott? Like I give a damn what that woman thinks.
Victor: But you will give a damn what I think, and so will the bankers!
Victor: Get me Frederick Hodges, Terrell Sutton and Farley Whitcomb. I want to see them immediately. Now, son, we'll find out who swings the most weight around this town.
Nick: Let's do that. It's a waste of time, but maybe it's for the best. We'll get this settled once and for all.
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Gloria: So, Jack, what I'm hearing is even though he said it wouldn't happen, Victor and Nicholas are making a move on John's company?
Jack: Yes, yes, that's about the size of it.
Gloria: John, are you sure this is true?
Brad: Jack certainly is.
Jack: This isn't something I would make up.
Gloria: You got any proof?
Brad: Other than the word of your anonymous banker friend?
Jack: Brad, listen to me. This is happening. This is just what you and I worried about.
Nikki: Well, I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for a little proof.
Jack: You want proof? Wait one more day. Victor will own the whole company, lock, stock and barrel. Come on, people! Are we really having that much trouble believing this?
John: Jack, if this is true, it is the worst form of treachery imaginable. I mean, after all of Victor's assurances and promises, that he would think that he could do this to me, that he could play me for a fool? No, you call him on the phone and call him right now!
Jill: No, no. That will tip him off.
Nikki: Tip him off to what?
Jill: Jack has a plan.
Brad: Here it comes. I know all about this plan.
Nikki: Oh, you do?
John: Jack, did you know that this is happening?
Jack: Dad, I have been saying all along-- yes, I knew this was happening. This is Victor Newman's M.O. I didn't expect it to happen quite so soon.
Nikki: Okay, Jack, what is the plan?
Jack: In my capacity as the C.E.O. of Chancellor Industries, I am prepared to offer fair market value for newly-issued shares of Jabot, amounting to a 51% ownership of the company.
Gloria: Uh...
John: A half of a company?
Jill: Half of something is better than all of nothing.
Gloria: Oh.
Jack: I realize, Dad, this is a very bitter pill to swallow. At least this way there is still a company. And believe me, once we turn things around, once we are profitable again, your investment will be worth far more than it is today.
John: And you don't know that for sure.
Jack: Dad, I honestly think this is our only hope. This is a cash offer. You will take the proceeds and pay Newman off. He can't stop you from doing that. You will have taken away all of his leverage. He's done. He will be no part of our lives anymore.
Gloria: No. You can't do it, Jjohn. You can't.
Jack: And why is that, Gloria? You know something we don't?
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Phyllis: Ahem. I can't believe you think that I'd be that vicious. That I would deliberately try to hurt your family.
Dru: I don't trust you as far as I can spit.
Phyllis: You know, this is not all about you. What about Malcolm?
Dru: What about Malcolm?
Phyllis: Well, doesn't he deserve to know the truth? Doesn't he deserve to know he might have a daughter? But you've been fighting him every step of the way, sweepin' everything under the rug.
Dru: You know, um... I'm trying to protect my family-- my daughter, my husband...
Phyllis: Oh, really?
Dru: From a world of grief.
Phyllis: Well, how are you doing that, by living a lie?
Dru: You tell me. You're the expert. I mean, you're a mother and you have a son, and I'm sure that you would do anything in your power to protect him, and that's what I'm trying to do for my daughter, an innocent child. And I am be-- I am begging you... to stay out of this, Phyllis. Please.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Malcolm: You know, Liv... if there's any justice at all in this world, those lab results are gonna come back, and we will find out that Neil is definitely Lily's father. I mean, these last couple of days, I've been forced to see just how close they are to each other. I really don't want to mess with it. But, Liv, if I have a daughter, I...
Olivia: What, Malcolm? Look, I-I know you have a lot of decisions to make. I mean, you can't help the way you feel. Just... just don't do anything in haste.
[SCENE_BREAK]
J.T.: Let's not talk about Fisher anymore, okay?
Mac: Fine with me.
J.T.: But just so you know, I'm gonna keep a close eye on him.
Mac: I don't doubt that for a second.
J.T.: Of all the people you coulda taken in...
Mac: J.T.
J.T.: All right, all right. New topic.  Chuckles  you know, you looked pretty hot last night.
Mac: I did?
J.T.: Yeah. Yeah, you did. Wait, are you blushing?
Mac: No. No.
J.T.: Why are you blushing?
Mac: I'm not.
J.T.: I didn't say anything to embarrass you, did I?
Mac: Why would I be embarrassed?
J.T.: I don't know.
Mac: Well, I'm not, okay? I mean, seriously, do you think every girl that meets you falls madly in love with you?
J.T.: Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where did that come from?
Mac: That's just how you act sometimes.
J.T.: I do?
Mac: Yes. Well, I mean, not always, but sometimes, yeah.
J.T.: Well, so you, uh, you worried I'm gonna become a part-time egomaniac?
Mac: Um, I'd say you're already past that point.
J.T.: Ouch. That hurts a little bit.
J.T.: Hey, I'm glad I was with you last night.
Mac: Me too. That was one of my best valentine's days ever.
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Victor: Send them in immediately. And by the way, hold all calls.
Frederick: Hello, Victor.
Victor: Hello, Frederick. Hello, Terrell.
Terrell: Victor.
Victor: Hello, Farley.
Farley: Mr. Newman.
Victor: Please have a seat. So I understand you have agreed to sell Jabot's loans to my son.
Terrell: To Newman Enterprises.
Victor: Refresh my memory. I don't recall that we ever discussed Jabot's loans being for sale.
Frederick: I take it you didn't know what your son was up to.
Victor: I had no clue.
Nick: Gentlemen, as I told you before, I am the future of Newman Enterprises. My father thinks he can get you to back out of our deal. I told him it's a waste of time, but he wants to give it a shot.
Victor: All I was asking you is to give Jabot some breathing room, hold off on the interest payments for awhile, until I could turn things around.
Frederick: We understand that, Victor.
Victor: Then why the hell did you agree to what my son offered?
Frederick: Because it was too good to pass up. He offered us 100 cents on the dollar for what's essentially a bad loan.
Victor: You know, Frederick, you and I know this is not gonna stay a bad loan. I am working on turning this company around. It's about to happen. You know it will happen.
Victor: All I was asking you guys for is some patience, some time. Now I realize that you think you're working in the bank's best interest... but we had an agreement. I expect you to abide by that agreement. What I'm asking you is to call off this deal you're about to engage in with my son.
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Gloria: Oh, really, Jack. I don't know anything, except that if your company buys Jabot, it won't be John's company anymore.
Jack: Technically, no. But what Victor wants is far worse. This is like... like the bank-- when you can't make your payments, takes away your house. They sell it to someone else. You're out in the streets. What I'm proposing is like taking on a roommate.
Brad: Except this roommate owns 51% of the house and gets to call all the shots.
Jack: But you still have a roof over your head.
Brad: Come on, Jack. If you really wanna make a magnanimous gesture and save our rear ends, why don't you buy 26% of the company at twice as much per share?
Jack: Look, Katherine cChancellor is not gonna be too pleased with me when she finds out about any of this. If I can't put C.I. in the driver's seat, she's gonna go into orbit.
Nikki: Well, I'm gonna call Victor.
Jack: Nikki--
Nikki: I don't care what you say. I have to find out for myself if this is true.
Jill: Nikki, no!
Gloria: Good idea, Nikki.
John: And I'm going to call Ashley.
Jack: Dad, no, don't. I've--I've already done that. She can't be reached. People, we have to decide now. Nikki, please, don't call Victor.
Nikki: I have to. If it ruins your plans, I'm very sorry. But I'm not going to act on the assumption that Victor has been lying to us. Excuse me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Frederick: Look, Victor, I know you're in a difficult situation. So are we. We have a responsibility to our shareholders.
Victor: Jabot borrowed this money from you in good faith, on the assumption that if the going got rough, you wouldn't sell to the next bidder who would then chop up the company to little pieces.
Farley: Victor, please, try to understand where we're coming from--
Victor: Farley, what I understand is that you're turning your back on a company that has been damn good to you over the years. Is that how you pay back Jabot's loyalty, by participating in its demise?
Nick: That's a real nice speech, Dad. Now why don't you tell 'em what your real motive is? Gentlemen, this has nothing to do with him trying to save a beloved company. I assure you, the Jabot name will live on at Newman Enterprises. This is about you trying to show your son who's the bigger man in town. I am offering you 100 cents on the dollar. What my father's offering you is the chance to wait and hope you don't have to write off every cent of these loans as a loss.
Victor: All right, gentlemen. I have to put my money where my mouth is. I offer to buy Jabot's loans for the same amount of money that my son is offering, 100 cents on the dollar.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Devon: I think what your mother and Malcolm were arguing about is me. I have been in these situations before with other families. At the beginning, things start out great. But after awhile, people start to see me as a nuisance.
Lily: You know my parents aren't like that. They really want you here.
Devon: Right, right. And I've heard 'em say that over and over again, and I still don't feel like I belong.
Lily: Look, I am sure that it's hard to be in a new place with new people. But if it makes you feel any better, sometimes I don't feel like I belong here either. You know, it's just-- it's a part of life.
Devon: It's my life. And it's been since my grandmother died.
Lily: Yeah, well, not anymore. You have a family now, and we want you here. And it might take you awhile to believe that, but, you know, that's okay. Because we're just gonna keep telling you until you get it.
Devon: You are pretty amazing. You know that? Your whole family.
Devon: Lily, I have been in and out of homes like you wouldn't believe. And not one of 'em ever treated me the way you guys have, not one. And that's why it hurt when your mom forgot about my birthday, 'cause those other families would forget all the time. And over and over again, I'd keep telling myself that it wasn't a big deal.
Lily: But it was.
Devon: After what happened to your dad, the whole thing, it seemed so stupid.
Devon: But I just thought maybe this time...
Devon: You know, forget about it, Lily. Forget it. I got some homework to finish.
Lily: Wait, Devon.
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Nick: You wanna buy Jabot's debt with your personal money?
Victor: That's what I said.
Nick: That is crazy. You could lose all of it.
Victor: Now that would be my money to lose, wouldn't it, son?
Nick: We had a deal. It's signed. You can't back out.  Telephone rings 
Victor: I said no calls.
Victor: All right, gentlemen. What is it gonna be?
Frederick: You know, Nicholas, your father has made us a lot of money. It, uh, doesn't quite feel right to deny what he's asking, especially since its risk- free now.
Nick: Are you backing out of our deal?
Frederick: In effect, yes. We had no idea that your father was unaware of what you were doing. If we had known that, we never would've agreed to it.
Nick: Well, then I'm gonna sue you.
Victor: Pull yourself together, son. You're not gonna sue anyone. Gentlemen, thank you for coming by. I'll have the papers drawn up and messengered over to you immediately.
Frederick: Thank you, Victor.
Terrell: Victor.
Victor: Thank you, Terrell.
Farley: Thank you.
Victor: Farley, thank you.
Frederick: I really am sorry, Nicholas.
Nick: You happy now?
Victor: Don't you ever pull a deal like that behind my back again.
Nick: You just made me look like an incompetent little boy. That's not gonna happen again. You can have your company back.
Victor: That is not what this is about.
Nick: No, you take it. This is what you were planning all along, isn't it? This is your way of getting back at me for turning you in for commercial bribery. You made me think you were handing me something amazing so you could humiliate me when you took it away.
Nick: Well, congratulations. You did exactly what you wanted.
Victor: You know what saddens me so deeply? Is that I'm talking to my son now. You're not some adversary in business. You're my son. Why the hell did you try to pull this behind my back... when you know I promised Jabot I would not take over the company? Now it looks as if I am going to do that. If you want to find out who created this mess, look at yourself in the mirror, son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikki: Well, I found out something. Right now, Victor and Nicholas are having a conference with Frederick Hodges, Terrell Sutton and Farley Whitcomb.
Brad: Those are the three bankers who hold Jabot's debt.
Nikki: Victor wouldn't take my call. He didn't even know it was me on the phone. I guess that's how important their conversation is.
Jack: Oh, it was important, all right. It was the complete and utter triumph over Jabot that Victor has always wanted. Only we're not gonna let that happen, are we? I'm putting this to a vote. Jill has Billy's proxy, I have Traci's.
John: You really did plan this in advance, didn't you?
Jack: I knew we were dealing with Victor Newman, yes. And you have to admit, I was right this time. I am putting before the majority shareholders of Jabot Cosmetics a resolution to issue sufficient new shares of the company to sell to Chancellor Industries a 51% interest. All those in favor, raise your hands.
Jack: Come on, people. This is our only reasonable choice. Let's get those hands up.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: ""Le photographe et le modèle deviennent douíletts à paris."" ""Photographer and model get cozy in Paris.""
Woman:  Whispers  thanks.
Man: Thank you, Dr. Winters.
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Dru: Where are the test results? Are they here?
Malcolm: No.
Lily: People are keeping secrets from me. And it makes me wonder who I can really trust.
Nikki: I need to look you in the eyes and ask you something.
Nick: Okay. What's up?","While discussing their date, JT passionate kissed a responsive Mackenzie. Lily told Devon that, regardless of his doubts, he was a part of their family. She later found an old newspaper article about the brief romance of Dru and Malcolm in Paris. Malcolm worried when Phyllis and Dru met at the hospital. Dru appealed to Phyllis, Mother to Mother, and begged her not to make trouble for her family. Malcolm admitted to Olivia that he wished there was no paternity test, so he wouldn't hurt anyone, especially Neil. Phyllis posed as Olivia, and signed for the package from DMS Labs. Victor was stunned by Nick's underhanded actions and summoned the bankers to try to undo Nick's deal. Jack and Jill met with the shareholders and told them Victor and Nick had joined forces to destroy Jabot. Though they doubted it, Nikki learned her husband and son were in a secret meeting. Jack urged them to let him use CI's funds to buy 51% of Jabot. When Victor offered to use his personal funds to match Nick's offer, the bankers - out of loyalty - agreed. Nick, convinced Victor had set out to humiliate him, resigned as CEO of NE, while Victor worried that everyone would think he'd planned this from the beginning.",summ_screen
"Man: Came back late last night, hammered. He wasn't going anywhere.
Jack: Thank you.
Sharon: Well, if he's in his room, then why isn't he answering his phone?
Jack: I don't know. T-try him again.
Sharon: Okay.
 Footsteps approaching 
Sharon: Oh. That won't be necessary.
Alistair: My telephone ringing at this unGodly hour? I mean, is there no respect for the stage artist anymore? We are creatures of the night.
Jack: Listen, Othello, you blew it. What were you thinking, going back to the mansion?
Alistair: I wanted a glimpse of fair Gloria one more time.
Jack: Oh, I would gag, but time is a-wasting. We had a deal!
Sharon: No one except ""Fair Gloria"" was supposed to see you.
Alistair: Mm. All right, fine. I will take my salary and be on my merry way. Thank you.
Jack: Break a leg.
Alistair: That's all?
Jack: That--your bar tab, room service, movies, video games?
Sharon: Yeah, you know, you're lucky he's paying you anything at all after the stunt you pulled yesterday.
Alistair: Madam, I was rather convincing in the role.
Jack: You can't be serious.
Alistair:  Sighs  all right, look, perhaps we--we could discuss this transaction over breakfast. I--I've become rather fond of their eggs benedict.
Jack: No, no, no. No eggs benedict, no Belgian waffles, no cheap Irish whiskey. You're to get out of town now, before anyone else sees you.
Alistair: Ta-ta. I bid you adieu.
Jack: Good-bye and good luck.
Sharon: Well, thank God he's not our problem anymore.
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Jill: I just can't get over Alistair's likeness to John.
Kay: Uncanny.
Jill: I mean, it's like he could be his double.
Kay: Hmm. And actually, he's falling for Gloria.
 Chuckles 
Jill: Why would Gloria marry a man she cannot abide? I'm telling you, Katherine, she must have one doozy of a secret.
Kay: Please understand, I am doing this because of Jabot. I mean, the last thing we need is another scandal.
Jill: Oh, come on. You're the one who told me how bored you are ever since you quit working.
Kay: Mm.
Jill: Admit it, Mother, trying to figure this out is fun.
Kay: Just remind yourself-- Gloria wants your job.
Jill: Gloria wants Nikki's job.
Kay: Then she's on her way to wanting your job.
Jill: That's exactly my point. She would never admit something to me, but she just might confess it to the man who is the spitting image of her beloved late husband.
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Gloria: Kevin, I'm gonna fill your voice mail with messages until you or your brother call me back.
Jeff: Why so glum, Darling? Jack surrendered last night. White flags were waved. You won. The mansion is ours.
Gloria: No thanks to you.
Jeff: Well, you can't blame me for wanting privacy with my ravishing wife.
Gloria: So you hire an actor to play John's ghost? That was cruel, Jeffrey.
Jeff: Don't I get points for creativity?
Gloria: No. He scared me and almost killed Lauren.
Jeff: Well, the end, Darling, justifies the means. A little credo of yours, I believe. Anyway, at last, we're alone.
Gloria: Stay away.
Jeff: You know, how soon we forget. The lips this morning that are saying ""No, no, no,"" last night were saying, ""Yes, yes, yes.""
Gloria: Wrong, wrong, wrong.
Jeff: Liar.
Gloria: I was confused, but I'm over that.
Jeff: Mm.
Gloria: My sons have turned their back on me, and it is all your fault.
Jeff: Um...  Laughs  if you want somebody to blame for that, you need to look in the mirror.
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Phyllis: Like that better?
Nick: I do like that better.
Phyllis: Yeah, I thought you would.
Nick: Vic! What are you doing here?
Victoria: For you.
Nick: For me? Did you get me a puppy?
Phyllis:  Giggles 
Nick: Is that what this is?
Victoria: Open it.
Nick: All right.
Phyllis: Oh!
Nick: Hey!
Phyllis: Look at that.
Nick: Who's that dude?
Victoria: Oh.
Phyllis: That is so cool.
Nick: Thank you.
Phyllis: We'll hang it over reception.
Nick: I am so handsome.
Victoria: Nick, um, I just want to let you know that I'm really proud of you. And Dad is, too, even if he won't admit it.
Nick: Thanks.
Phyllis: Oh, hey, hey, he almost admitted it.
Victoria: Really? What did he say?
Phyllis: Um... he said he wouldn't stand in Nick's way.
Nick: Yeah, I wouldn't buy into that too much. It's the old fake jab before the right cross.
Victoria: I don't know. I think you ought to give him a little credit. I think Dad backing down's a pretty big deal.
Nick: Nice try.
Phyllis: So, uh, how are you doing? Is it good to be back at work?
Victoria: Yeah. I'm fine.
 Clears throat 
Nick: But?
Victoria: But nothing. Um, I'm fine.
Nick: Nah, there's something going on. What is it? Is it Dad?
Victoria: No, it's not Dad. It's Adam.
Nick: Mm. Sibling rivalry going on over there?
Victoria: Okay, listen, I try to have an open mind. Dad invites him to join the company without asking me. Fine, I'm a team player, but Adam's not. He--he wants to be a one-man show.
Nick: Dude doesn't know who he's messing with, does he?
Victoria: Well, he will soon, 'cause I'm not putting up with it. It's bad for business.
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Adam: Morning, Sir.
Victor: Adam, I thought we were beyond the ""Sir"" thing.
Adam: Well, our little talk last night, that was personal. This is business.
Victor: Aha. Well, you look sharp. My goodness.
Adam: Thank you.
Victor: I'm glad we talked about your mother.
Adam: You know, I dreamed about her last night.
Victor: You did?
Adam: Yeah.
Victor: Tell me about it.
Adam: She was... well, it's kind of silly, but she was... like, she was smiling at me, radiant, bathed in light, and, um, I don't know if you believe this kind of thing, but she said she was glad that we talked.
Victor: I'm glad to hear that, and we will talk about her again, all right?
Adam: I'd like that.
Victor: Now I've got to go to Los Angeles.
Adam: What about the teleconference with Mendez?
Victor: Don't worry about that. Neil will take care of that. And as far as the Brazilian deal is concerned, kindly have a deal memo on my desk when I get back from L.A.
Adam: Are you looking at, uh, an acquisition there?
Victor: No, this is personal.
Victor:  Lowered voice  so as far as you know, um, I'm on a business trip, all right?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: I know how much that house means to you, Jack.
Jack: You know what? It's a house. We'll find another house, one with a basketball court for Noah, a tennis court for me and whatever your heart desires.
Sharon: Really? Because, I mean, if you mean that, then I'll call the realtor.
Jack: Yeah, yeah, I mean that. We'll find something wonderful, something... something we love.
Sharon: Something that's ours.
Jack: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jeff: Here you go.
Gloria: Don't need coffee. I need my sons to call me back.
Jeff:  Chuckles  we should be celebrating. We got the house. How about breakfast in bed? You can be breakfast.  Laughs  okay, well, I mean, think about it. No more sharing the house, no more rooms off-limits.
Gloria: No more Jack. No more Sharon. Just us.
Jeff: Mm, and the memory of your late husband John-- his art, his books...
Gloria: Mm-hmm. And I think that's my favorite part of all.
Jeff: You know, that's not a very considerate way to start off a new marriage.
Gloria: Oh, well.
Jeff: I see. You're playing the harpy, from whom I was perfectly content to squeeze every penny. The only problem is... you're also the magnificent woman with whom I've actually fallen in love.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alistair: Good morning, Ladies!
Kay: M-Mr. Wollingford?
Alistair: Now... we are all friends now. Please call me Alistair. And your first name is?
Kay: Mrs. Chancellor.
Alistair: Oh.
Jill: Alistair, if you're ready to begin, please have a seat.
Alistair: Ah, by all means. I am your apt and eager pupil. I shall embody John Abbott, woo fair Gloria and rescue her from this loveless marriage.
Kay: Oh.  Chuckles 
Jill: Now funny you should say that. Speaking of this loveless marriage, we need to find out why Gloria married Jeffrey.
Kay: He must have something on her.
Jill: And the question is, what?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amber: One moment, please. It's about Beauty of Nature.
Nick: Oh, okay, thanks. This is Nick. Yes, I did. Okay, we can go over that now. Um, I'm not in my office right now. Just give me a minute, okay? Thank you. That's the agency. Adam wanted to change the, uh, payment clause in the contract. So I'm on it.
Phyllis: All right. I'll finish this and send you a draft.
Nick: What are you really doing? Okay.
Adam: Hi.
Phyllis: Hey.
Adam: Hope I'm not interrupting.
Phyllis: Oh, no, not at all.
Adam: I, uh, I came by to discuss some new ideas about the spokesperson...  Opens briefcase 
Phyllis: Oh!
Adam: For Beauty of Nature.
Phyllis: Great. Have a seat.
Adam: This is for you.
Phyllis: Oh. Ah.
Adam: Just a token of my appreciation.
Phyllis: Ah, wow. That, um... wow.
Adam: It reminded me of you.
Phyllis: You know, uh, I-it's--it's very, very sweet. I-I really-- but, um, y-you kind of have to stop doing that.
Adam: Stop what?
Phyllis: You, uh, have to stop hitting on me.
 Clears throat 
Adam: That's quite the ego, Phyllis.
Phyllis: I am happily married to your brother.
Adam: Yes, I know.
Phyllis: And--
Adam: And I am happy for you both. I am. You were my first friend here in Genoa City. I just wanted to do something to show my appreciation. That's all.
Phyllis: Okay. Okay, no problem then. I guess my getting-hit-on radar is completely off, completely wrong. I'm sure I'm wrong. Uh, I apologize.
Adam: No, you know, you're right. I should apologize. I think my style can be a little flirtatious, and, uh... it's important for you to know, though, that I didn't mean anything by it.
Phyllis: Okay, no problem. You should get a new style, though.
Adam: Look, since this makes you uncomfortable, I'd like to take it back.
Phyllis: No, it's okay. No, no, no, it doesn't make me uncomfortable.
Adam: I really--
Phyllis: It's fine. I-I would like the gift.
Michael: Ooh.
Amber: Hi!
Michael: Hey.
Amber: Welcome to ""Restless Style.""
Lauren: Thank you.
Phyllis: Oh, wait a second.
Michael: Wow.
Phyllis: Excuse me. Just one moment, please. Uh, hey, Guys!
Lauren: Hey!
Phyllis: What do you think? What do you think?
Lauren: Oh, it's very nice. We didn't see it with all this furniture.
Phyllis: Yeah, right?
Lauren: It's good.
Michael: Are you busy?
Phyllis: No, never too busy for you. Uh, here. Adam Wilson, uh, I would like to introduce you to Lauren Fenmore...
Lauren: Hi.
Phyllis: And, uh, her husband Michael Baldwin...
Adam: Hi.
Lauren: Nice to meet you.
Adam: Baldwin?
Phyllis: They're friends of mine and Nick's.
Michael: Yeah, you're Victor's son.
Adam: That's right, I am.
Michael: Oh. Yes, he told me about you. Welcome to Genoa City. Um, I'm sorry about your mother.
Adam: Thank you. Um, I should be getting back to Newman, but, uh, it was very nice meeting you both.
Michael: Yes, yes.
Lauren: Okay.
Adam: We'll talk later?
Phyllis: Yep.
Lauren: Bye. So?
Phyllis: So yeah, the place is great, isn't it? It's, uh, all the colors and everything, they're-- they work with my color palette. You know, of course, I did that on purpose. All right.
Lauren: Okay, now I can say. What is--what's he like?
Phyllis: Uh, the jury is still out.
Lauren: Hmm.
Phyllis: Anyway, so here it is, furniture and all.
Michael: Mm-hmm.
Lauren: You know what? I think you performed an interior design miracle.
Phyllis: Thank you.
Lauren: Lots of open space. I love it.
Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Michael: There's too many distractions in here. How do you concentrate?
Lauren: Of course, give this man a cubicle in the law library, and he's happy.
Michael: Hey!
Nick: Hey.
Lauren:  Laughs  hi.
Nick: Welcome.
Michael: Congratulations on the new digs.
Lauren: Yeah, it's great.
Nick: Thank you.
Lauren: Hey, do you have a few minutes? I want to talk to you about that column you want me to write.
Phyllis: Oh, absolutely, absolutely.
Michael: Oh, fashion.
Nick: Yeah.
Michael: I predict that hemlines will be up and necklines will be down.
Lauren: Yeah, well, I predict you should stick to the law, Honey, okay?
Nick: Let's go. I'll give you a tour.
Michael: Help me.
Lauren: Okay.
Phyllis: Silly.
Lauren: He is.
Amber: Hey, Lauren, I heard you're writing a new column, huh?
Lauren: Yeah.
Amber: Hey, would you like to check out some of my designs? I have some pictures and stuff. Maybe you might want to write about--
Phyllis: Hey, Amber, Amber, would you like to go answer the phones? Because that, in fact, is your job.
Daniel: Hey, Amber.
Amber: What?
Daniel: You okay?
Amber: I got passion. It's a good thing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: All right, John Abbott was the most brilliant businessman.
Kay: Mm-hmm.
Jill: He founded Jabot Cosmetics, and then he raised his three children single-handedly after his first wife left him. That was many years before I married him.
Alistair: Hmm.
Kay: He was warm, and he had a very generous heart. And he was engaged a long time ago, um, uh, to a woman who confessed to him that, uh, she had AIDS.
Jill: Mm, yes.
Kay: And--and, um, you know, in those days, that was like a death sentence. But what did John do? He proposed to her again.
Alistair: Well, I would truly enjoy playing a man like this.
Jill: Mm.
Kay: Yes, but he was a very strong yet gentle kind of man. He was a friend and... a confidant.
Jill: Mm-hmm.
Kay: Confidant, yes.
Jill: Mm-hmm.
Alistair: Equal to Gloria?
Jill: Uh...
Kay: Well...  Chuckles  I wouldn't exactly say that, no.
Alistair: What drew her to him? Uh, what did she find attractive about him?
Jill: Besides his net worth?
Kay: Oh, he adored her. He treated her like a queen.
Jill: No, but here's the important thing-- just remember that, although she may reject you in the beginning, it doesn't matter. Don't worry about it, because that is always the first page in her playbook.
Kay: Mm-hmm.
Alistair: Well, I shall not be dissuaded by the task at hand.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jeff: Where are you going?
Gloria: I'm going out.
Jeff: You can avoid the inevitable for only so long, sweet cheeks.
Gloria: Ugh.
Jeff: You are wildly attracted to me.
Gloria: Am not!
Jeff: You are, too.
 Laughs 
 Door opens 
Gloria:  Imitates Jeff laughing 
Jack: Are we interrupting?
Gloria: You're trespassing. You're always interrupting, Jack. What do you want now?
Sharon: Gloria, we just came here to pick up some boxes.
Jack: The court has decided, despite the fact that I've lived my entire life in this house, that we are to split the furnishings. So I need you to make a list of what you want. And be reasonable. I know that's a stretch. Ashley and Traci are gonna want a few of the family heirlooms, so I'll have my attorney make a list.
Jeff: Well, we'll leave you to it, then.  Whispers  shall we?
Jack: This is killing me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alistair: Mmm. Delicious. Unique bouquet.
Jill: Mm.
Kay: My maid smuggles it from Costa Rica.
Alistair: Uh, tell me more about Gloria.
Jill: Oh. Um, all right. She's acquired some expensive tastes. She likes to be wined and dined.
Alistair: Ah, I see. Well, since I'm on a limited budget, uh, you may have to help me out there.
Jill: Oh, don't worry about that.
Kay: Gardenias are her favorite flowers.
Alistair: Oh! Well, then I shall shower my lady day with gardenias.
Kay: Mm.
Alistair:  Chuckles  shall we drink to that?
Kay: Uh, well, you'd probably be disappointed.
Alistair: Oh? Is it less than 30 years old?
Jill: It's less than 30 days old. It's water.
Alistair: Oh. Pity.
Kay: I'm really concerned about his drinking.
Jill: You think?
Kay: Mm.
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Jana: Mm.
Gloria: Lovebirds. I hate lovebirds. I've left you at least a dozen messages, Kevin.
Kevin: I know.
Gloria: Guess you've been really busy, huh? I got good news. Jack finally caved. He moved out, and the mansion's ours.
Jana: Ooh, congratulations.
Gloria: Mm-hmm. I want to have a big party to celebrate.
Jana:  Gasps  oh, that sounds great, doesn't it?
Kevin: We can't make it.
Jana: Why?
Gloria: I haven't even said when.
Kevin: It doesn't matter. We can't make it.
Jana: I'm so sorry.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: I think that she's the wrong image for Beauty of Nature's spokesperson.
Victoria: Because I suggested her?
Adam: Victoria, you think this is personal?
Victoria: I'm asking.
Adam: If anybody has a personal agenda around here--
Victoria: You know, I've really been trying very hard to get along with you from the beginning, but you've made that impossible. You--you go behind my back. You undermine me at every turn.
Adam: Victoria, stop. Okay? I'm sorry that you feel that way. Maybe there is a little truth to it.
Victoria: Is that a sudden revelation?
Adam: Victoria, please try to understand that, for me, one minute I'm an only child with a single mother... and the next minute, I have a dad and two siblings that I never knew existed.
Victoria: I understand that that must be difficult for you, but that doesn't excuse your behavior at all.
Adam: You know, your mother asked me if I resented the way that you and Nick were raised. That's not it. I just don't know how to fit in here exactly. I think that might be influencing the way that I'm treating you, so I'm gonna try to be more aware.
Victoria: Thank you.
Adam: Ah, here she is. This is our spokesperson for Beauty of Nature.
Victoria: She's too young.
Adam: Teens spend $10 billion annually on makeup and skin care.
Victoria: Well, this is not our teen line.
Adam: Well, she's an environmentalist. I mean, she snowshoes. She mountain bikes. She rock climbs. She walked the Appalachian Trail from Mount Katahdin to Harper's Ferry. This is a perfect fit.
Victoria: Oh, yeah. Absolutely. Turn off everyone green over the age of 25. You know what? We need to make a decision on this, or we're gonna miss the ""Restless Style"" deadline.
Adam: Well, then we're at an impasse.
Victoria: We'll call Dad then.
Adam: Uh, he's not here. He's gone at a meeting all day.
Victoria: Well, he never mentioned that to me. Who's he meeting with?
Adam: Look, I gotta run, but, uh, you know, let's pick up where we left off later.
Victoria: Dad, uh, it's me. Why didn't you tell me you were gonna be out of the office today? Uh, I need to talk to you. It's important, so call me back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: We'll make a new home with new memories.
Jack: Yeah.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Where did Mom go?
Jana: She left. You were harsh with her.
Kevin: So? You should be glad I'm doing this.
Jana: Well, I'm not. God, I know that Gloria can be demanding and a tad dramatic... but come on, Kev. She loves you so much.
Kevin: Yeah, well love is not a license to treat people any way you want.
Jana: She paid for my surgery. My own bloody family didn't even step up. She wants us to have the wedding in the mansion--
Kevin: No, no, no. We are not getting married in the mansion.
Jana: Why?
Kevin: Because. Because it is time to cut the strings, all right? It needs to be done.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gloria: Join me for dinner at the mansion, Mikey. Let's celebrate our new ancestral home.
Michael: No.
Gloria: Come on. You can't stay mad forever.
Michael: I'm not mad. I'm steadfast. I'm determined. I'm resolute.
Gloria: You know, if you really resented me so much, why didn't you say so before?
Michael: I tried, many times.
Lauren: Fen loved those blocks.
Gloria: Mm.
Lauren: He's building a tower.
Gloria: Nice to know my grandson still loves me. Are you two trying to cut me out of your lives?
Michael: Oh, if you want to see us, you're welcome to visit.
Lauren: Oh, but call first.
Gloria: I know I've made a few mistakes.
Lauren:  Laughs 
Michael: A few?
Gloria: Yeah, but it's all Jeffrey's fault.
Michael: It's all Jeffrey's nothing. It was you.
Gloria: I can do things differently.
Michael: Well, Gloria, actions speak louder, so until we see some action... we are not gonna set foot in the Abbott mansion. You wanted it? It's all yours.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Hello.
Sabrina: Victor. Hi.
Victor: Hope I didn't keep you waiting.
Sabrina: Oh, no, no. You're right on time.
Victor: Uh-huh.
Sabrina: I'm so happy you could come.
Victor: So am I.
Sabrina: So what do you think? Victor Newman, meet Jeff Koons' ""Tulips.""
Victor: Well, I'll be damned. This is Jeff Koons?
Sabrina: Yes. This is Jeff Koons.
Victor: Mm.
Sabrina: And this is from a series of 20 sculptures and 16 paintings to be shown all together, called ""Celebration.""
Victor: I must say, the images online don't do it justice.
Sabrina: That's exactly what I was hoping you'd say.
Victor: You were?
Sabrina: Mm-hmm.
Victor: What's next?
[Speaking French]
Sabrina: Je vais tu montrer.
Victor: Okay.
Sabrina: On y va?
Victor: On y va.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Okay, what if we went with designers who used, you know, like, found things-- uh, pop tops, paper, found grunge?
Phyllis: Yeah.
Nick: It could work, you know?
Phyllis: Yeah, you think?
Daniel: No, no, no. Look at that one. I mean, it's completely out of focus.
Phyllis: I don't know. What about, Beijing, Hong Kong?
Amber: You know what? Its artsy, and the clothes look really good.
Phyllis: What's going on in the Far East?
Daniel: You know, I don't know why I even--
Nick: Well, we could do Asia, but we gotta do it street.
Amber: You don't need to get all bent out of shape.
Phyllis: Yeah, definitely. Definitely street. This is kind of street, don't you think?
Daniel: You know what? Why don't you have somebody else take the photographs?
Amber: You know what? Fine.
Daniel: Fine.
Amber: Fine.
Daniel: Fine.
Nick: What's that all about?
Phyllis: Uh, I don't know. Do you know?
Nick: No.
Phyllis: Maybe it's that-- that retrograde thing.
Nick: Ah, yes. If I believed in that, it would explain a lot.
Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah, it would explain why your brother does not have a crush on me.
Nick:  Laughs  why would bring that up again?
Phyllis: Um, because, you know, he came by, gave me a present. I, uh, asked him why he kept on hitting on me.
Nick: And?
Phyllis: Huh?
Nick: And?
Phyllis: And, oh, um, he said he wasn't hitting on me, that is was just a friendly gesture, you know? For being a good friend. You know... just a--
Nick: He gave you a present?
Phyllis: Yeah. He gave me a little gift.
Nick: What did he give you?
Phyllis: Uh, it was nothing. It was just innocent. It was just a little paperweight that he gave me.
Nick: Yeah, see, I'm not-- I'm not really feeling the innocent thing.
Phyllis: You're not?
Nick: No.
Phyllis: Oh. Mm. Well, I just think you're being too hard on him maybe. I think that you should just cut him a break.
Nick: No, no, no. I've given him lots of breaks. I still think he has a crush on you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Clicking telephone buttons 
Victoria: Hi, this is Victoria. Is the jet available? My dad? Where did he go? Uh, no. Uh, thank you. I'll reschedule.
 Hangs up receiver 
Adam: Oh, I didn't realize you were here.
Victoria: Yeah, I'm here. What's up?
Adam: The Brazil deal. Victor wants me to write the memo.
Victoria: Did you copy me?
Adam: Sure, I can.
Victoria: No. As a rule, copy me.
Adam: You got it.
Victoria: So why didn't you tell me that my dad went to Los Angeles?
Adam: Who told you?
Victoria: Why would he tell you and not me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gloria: All freshly laundered, I see.
Jeff: Yeah. Workout, shower...
Gloria: Yeah.
Jeff: Makes me frisky.
Gloria: Ah, stop it.
Jeff:  Laughs 
Gloria: A cup of coffee, please. I saw Michael and Kevin again. They say they're not coming to the mansion... ever.
Jeff: Tsk. Kevin said no to his mother? Good for him.
Gloria: Don't you gloat. My boys can't stay angry at me.
Jeff: Well, your ""Boys"" are men. Don't be so sure.
Gloria: You know, on second thought, cancel that coffee. I don't think I like the company, but I guess I will have to see you at home.
Jeff: Yeah, I don't think so. I'm gonna stay here a few days while I figure out what to do with you.
Gloria: Another threat.
Jeff: No. No threat. Let's just see if absence makes the heart grow fonder. Short of an exorcism, it just might be the cure you need.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sabrina: So what do you think of the building?
Victor: Well, I think it is very-- I mean, it's sort of interesting in its starkness.
Sabrina: Mm-hmm.
Victor: And the juxtaposition with the palm trees and then that stark wall... that's interesting stone. I wonder where they got that from.
Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Victor: Mm.
Sabrina: I'm happy you like it. You know, all of this collection...
Victor: Uh-huh.
Sabrina: Is from the vision of one single man, Mr. Broad, of course.
Victor: Yes, I know Eli and Edy Broad.
Sabrina: Oh, you do?
Victor: Rather well. I've done business with him, and I must say, what he has done for the city of L.A. and for some other parts in the world is rather impressive, I have to say.
Sabrina: But, Victor, you know what I think?
Victor: Yeah?
Sabrina: I really believe you can make an impact of your own.
Victor: You mean have a building like this in Genoa City, is that it?
Sabrina: Yes, why not? I think--
Victor: What a legacy.
Sabrina: It's a way to live forever.
Victor: I see. Careful. Uh-huh. I like the contrasting colors.
Sabrina: Mm-hmm.
Victor: The style is sort of interesting.
Sabrina: Yes, yes.
Victor: I mean, I would not have thought that I would like that, but this is very impressive...
Sabrina: It is.
Victor: I dare say.
Sabrina: It is very impressive.
Victor: Those are the Hollywood Hills there, huh?
Sabrina: Yes, yes. I'm so glad you're liking it, Victor.
Victor: Yes.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Yeah, hey, um, Marty wants you to take a look at these.
Nick: Oh, cool. Thanks, Bud.
Phyllis: Ahem. What is going on?
Daniel: What's going on with what?
Phyllis: You know what I'm talking about--you and Amber.
Daniel: Well, to state the obvious, she's out of her mind. I mean, I say ""Up."" She says ""Down."" I say something's good. She says it sucks.
Phyllis: Word to the wise-- mixing friendship with business is a bad idea. Not very smart.
Daniel: Yeah, I know. I think I'm starting to regret it already.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amber: Double lava java.
Jana: My God. Really? Are you sure?
Amber: Oh, don't worry. It's not for me. I plan to dump it on Daniel's head.
Jana: A lover's quarrel?
Amber: No, we are designing this ad for the magazine, and Daniel thinks he knows everything.
Jana: You know, I've seen his photo. He's got a good eye for making clothes look really smashing, actually.
Amber: Yeah, but the photo is not the ad. Daniel is not the market. I know what I'm doing here. When other girls were reading ""Pippi Longstocking,"" I was reading ""Vogue Italia.""
Jana: Well, then I say, ""To the attack!""
Amber: I just hate fighting with him.
Jana: Yeah, but makeup sex is the best.
Amber: Sex is what started all of this.
Jana: No, destiny is what started it. Don't you ever try to defeat destiny. Amber, are you rushing off to work already?
Amber: I've got a few minutes. Why?
Jana: Well, um, I wanted to ask, uh, will you be my maid of honor when I get married?
Amber: Are you kidding? I would--I would love to!
Jana: Really?
Amber: Yeah!
Jana: Oh, good!
Kevin: So she's gonna do it, huh?
Amber: Oh, of course, I'm gonna do it. I love weddings! Oh! Let me design your wedding dress for you.
Jana:  Gasps  really? Oh, my God! That would be excellent!
Amber: Yeah, it-- it'll be my gift to you. Just tell me when and where.
Jana: Oh, um, well, when-- we don't have a date yet, and where will definitely be someplace very unique.
Kevin: An abandoned church.
Jana: With bats in the belfry.
Amber: I am not designing a Morticia Addams wedding dress for you.
Lauren: Huh. A Morticia Adams wedding dress?
Jana: Oh, hi.
Kevin: Hey.
Lauren: What?!
Amber: Hey.
Kevin: Well, we are trying to decide, uh, where to have our wedding.
Lauren: Ah. Let me see. Let me see.
Michael: You know, um, if you still want to have it at the mansion, I'll make an exception and go.
Kevin: Nah. I changed my mind. If we have it there, it's gonna be all about Mom.
Michael: I'm proud of you.
Kevin: So you are gonna do the best man thing, right?
Michael: I'll be honored. Okay, come here.
 Chuckles 
Kevin:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alistair: Mmm. Delicious!
Jeff: Hey, Jill. Mrs. Chancellor.
Kay: Mr. Bardwell.
Alistair: Hello...
Jill:  Coughs 
Alistair: Whoever you are.
Jill: So how's Gloria?
Jeff: She's fine.
Kay: Where is Gloria this morning?
Jeff: Snuggled up in our bed. I came to work out. You know Gloria. She's allergic to sweat...
Kay: Mm.
Jeff: At least when she's vertical.
 Laughs 
Kay:  Laughing 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: Got it? Thank you.  Sighs  okay. That's the last of the boxes.
Jack: This may be the last time I ever see this place.
Sharon: Is there anything I can do?
Jack: Yeah, be my wife forever...
Jack:  Whispers  and give me just a moment alone.
Sharon:  Mouths word 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Gloria: Are you here, John? 'Cause I need you.
Gloria:  Voice breaks  I'm so lonely.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Victoria, I didn't lie to you about Victor.
Victoria: You said he had a meeting.
Adam: He does. It just happens to be in L.A.
Victoria: Well, why didn't you say so in the first place?
Adam: I was ordered to secrecy.
Victoria: He told you not to tell?
Adam: No, not you specifically, but no one in general.
Victoria: Maybe he went to see Ashley.
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Victor: Well, now what do we have here?
Sabrina: Damien Hirst.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: What do you think?
Victor:  Chuckles  let me be kind and say that he wants to be provocative.
Sabrina: Yes.
Victor: Right?
Sabrina: Absolutely.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: He's part of the young British artists' movement...
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: And his work revolves mainly around death.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: Let's go see his next one.
Victor: Yes. Is that the same artist?
Sabrina: Yes.
Victor: Ah. That's kind of beautiful.
Sabrina: It is. The beauty of nature. Life and loss.
Victor: Uh-huh.
Sabrina: There's always a subversive, bad-boy quality about his work, which-- which I like.
Victor: Oh, yeah. Look at that. The tearing of wings off butterflies.
Sabrina: Mm-hmm.
Victor: That reminds me of Victoria when she was a child. She saw a boy do that. She got so angry, she stomped on his feet.
Sabrina:  Chuckles  sounds like Vicki.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: Hirst is a fearless artist...
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: And I do think Victoria can be quite fearless.
Victor: Oh, yes.
Sabrina: And she can be tough when she needs to be.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: Just like her father.
Victor: Wait a minute. Do you think I'm tough?
Sabrina: Well, if--if tough means having the strength to go your own way and never waver, then yes...
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Sabrina: Absolutely. It's actually one of the things I-I most admire about you. Let's go.
[NEXT_ON]
David: We should do it again sometime.
Brad: You sure that's such a good idea? You do have that gambling issue.
Woman:  Speaking foreign language ","Alistair continues to drive Jack and Sharon crazy, as he joins Kay and Jill in trying to figure out just what Jeffrey has on Glo. Jeffrey tries to get close to Glo but she refuses his advances, distraught over her strained relationship with her sons who won't back down. Jack and Sharon come back to pack up their belongings which sparks a truly emotional moment for him. When everyone leaves Glo realizes she's all alone. Adam and Victoria compete for first chair while Victor enjoys the company of Sabrina in LA. Adam flirts with Phyllis who shares this with Nick. Daniel and Amber fight while Kevin and Jana plan their upcoming nuptials. Jana asks Amber to be her maid of honor and Kevin asks Michael to be her best man.",summ_screen
"Victor: Detective, are you here in a official capacity?
Chance: Yes, Mr. Newman, I am. I'm afraid I have some bad news about our husband.
Sharon: What is it?
Chance: The body that was found in the basement of the Athletic Club... was Adam's.
Victor: How could you make that identification when the body supposedly was burned beyond recognition?
Chance: Your son's D.N.A. was on record from his time spent in prison. The district attorney had two labs run tests simultaneously so there was no mistake. The dead man's body was Adam's.
Nick: So what happens next?
Chance: The family will be contacted to make arrangements once the medical examiner releases the body.
Nick: Where do we want to bury him?
Chance: Well, you see, now it might not be for some time, because the investigation is, uh, it's being treated as a homicide. Mr. Newman, this is a search warrant for the Newman ranch and the surrounding estate.
Victor: What are you looking for?
Chance: A murderer.
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Phyllis: Oh, my God. How did Nick get blood on his jacket?
 Knock on door 
Phyllis: Who is it?
Man: Eddie from the dry cleaner's for your weekly service.
Phyllis: Oh, right. Can you--can you hold on a second?
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Jack: You're pregnant?
Patty:  Laughs  Isn't it wonderful? We're going to have a baby, Jack.  Laughs  I know how much this means to you. Oh, we've been talking about this since our wedding day. Mm. I was just as surprised as you were. Oh, but this is so wonderful. God works in mysterious ways. This is a sign. A new life is created amidst all of this chaos we've been through. Oh, Jack, say something.  Laughs 
Jack: Are--are--are--are you absolutely sure? I mean, have you seen a doctor?
Patty: I am a doctor. I don't need to see one. You want confirmation. Okay, take a look. We're going to be parents, Jack.
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Lauren: Jana! Answer me! Answer me! I heard them come in!  Sighs  Jana! Where is she? What did you do to her?
Ryder: She's fine. We moved her.
Lauren: Why?
Ryder: I think you've talked enough to each other. Get away from the door. Fine. You don't want this stuff?
Lauren: No. No. No, wait. Wait! Please! No. You've taken me away from my family. My husband... my son, they've got to be frantic. I've never left Fen without saying good-bye...  Sobbing  Or that I love him.  Gasps  I know you know something about having a parent disappear on you. But he's just a little boy. He doesn't understand.
Ryder: I shouldn't be talking to you about this.
Lauren: Why? Why? What are you afraid of? Oh. Someone else is calling the shots, huh? Who is it? Who's making you do this to me? Is it Sheila? Is Sheila your mother? Is Sheila Carter alive?
Ryder: Look, I'm not telling you anything, okay?
Lauren: Okay, look. You... you may be related to Tom and Sheila, but you are also related to some wonderful people like your brother Kevin who... who's worried sick about Jana.  Breathing heavily  Think about what you're doing to him.
Lauren:  Sighs 
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Jack: If--if you suspected you were pregnant, why didn't you say something?
Patty: I-I had some nausea, but I just thought that was stress. And then it didn't go away, and so, uh, I took the test. Jack, this is...  Laughs  This is wonderful. I have a tiny baby growing inside me, your baby. It's a miracle.
Jack: Uh, it--it--it's wonderful. I...  Sighs 
Patty: What's wrong?
Jack: I--
Patty: Aren't you happy?
Jack: Yeah, of course I am. I...
Patty: Well, you don't seem happy. I thought you'd be over the moon about this. It's what we wanted. It's what we talked about.  Sighs  It'd just be nice to... to have a smile on your face, that's all.
Jack: Uh, no, no. I-I-it's--Honey, it's just that...  Sighs 
Patty: What?
Jack: We've been through this whole thing with Adam and what he did to Ashley and--
Patty: I don't mean to sound insensitive. I truly am sorry she lost her baby. But that shouldn't stop you from being excited about this.
Jack: Uh, it's-- it's not just that. It--with everything that happened at the ball and to...  Sighs  I'm sorry. I just--I just probably need a couple minutes to wrap my head around this.
Patty: Don't take too long, because right now you just broke my heart.
Jack: E-E-Emily, w-wait.
Patty:  Sighs 
Jack: You know how much this means to me. You know how much I loved growing up in this house, how much I've looked forward to raising a child here. I made such a mess of things with Keemo and then with Kyle.
Patty: But Kyle wasn't all your fault. Oh, Honey. Are you afraid?
Jack: It just seems like I did a lot better with my stepsons than I did with my own children.
Patty: But you have me now. I'm here. And this is the perfect place to raise a family. And you... you are gonna be a wonderful, wonderful father.
Patty:  Sighs 
Jack: And you are going to be a wonderful mother. And this is great news. And I'm sorry I didn't react the way I should have.
Patty:  Sighs, laughs 
Jack: We're gonna have a baby. That's wonderful.
Patty:  Sighs 
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Victor: The staff is gathering in the kitchen.
Chance: Great. Medina, can you go to the kitchen, wait with them?
Medina: Yes, Sir.
Chance: Thank you.  Sighs  Do you mind if we search, uh, upstairs?
Victor: As long as you promise to do it as quickly as possible.
Chance: Okay. Bedrooms. Thank you. Also we are gonna need to collect the clothing that both you and Nikki Newman wore the night of the ball, please.
Victor: Uh, the maid will know where to find that.
Chance: Okay. I need to ask one more thing. We're gonna take statements from all of you later, but if you could remain downstairs while we're searching the house, that would be great.
Victor: Thank you, Detective.
Chance: Thank you.
Sharon: I need some air.
Nick: I'll go with you.
Ashley: How long you gonna keep up this front?
Victor: What are you talking about?
Ashley:  Sighs  Well, I know you said that Adam got what he deserved, but murder? You can't tell me you don't have any feelings about this.
 Footsteps approaching 
Victor:  Sighs 
Abby: Mom.
Ashley: Hi, Honey.
Abby: Why are the police here? You said on the phone you were okay.
Ashley: I am. I'm fine. Come here. I'm okay, Sweetie.
Victor: Welcome home from your trip, Sweetheart. How was it?
Abby: It was fine, but what's going on?
Victor: The body... found at the Athletic Club... was Adam.
Abby: I'm sorry.
Victor: Thank you.
Ashley: Where are you going, Abby?
Abby: My room. I-I want to be alone.
Ashley: You can't go up there right now, Sweetheart.
Abby: Why not?  Sighs 
Victor: Sweetheart, they're searching everything upstairs, okay?
Abby: But Adam wasn't even living here anymore.
Victor: They will search as long as they have to, all right? They're looking for evidence.
Abby: They're not in my room, are they?
Ashley: They might. They might.
Abby: But that's my personal stuff. That has nothing to do with creepy Adam.
Ashley: Abby, why don't you go back to our house and just wait, okay?
Abby: Oh, yeah. Are they gonna search my room there, too? Why do bad things keep happening? Why can't we just be a normal family?
Ashley: Abby, Sweetheart.
Abby: I'll be at Sterling's.
Ashley: You know, she's been through so much. Do they really have to search her room?
Victor:  Sighs  The D.A. is desperately looking for a killer. Let them search all they want.
Ashley: Well, I better give Jack a heads-up. Who do you think the murderer is, Victor?
Victor:  Sighs  Thanks to Jill Abbott spilling the beans about what happened at the cabin, we are all suspects now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: My husband's dead. My husband's dead, and you know what? I-I-I don't even feel-- I don't even feel anything about it. I... do you think that's callous?
Nick: It's not callous at all after what he's done.
Sharon:  Sighs  I was just at... such a low point when Adam came into my life. And he was so supportive and he... just said and did all the right things and made a lot of promises about our future and...  Sighs  I believed him. So much for that dream, huh?
Nick: Doesn't mean it's not gonna happen again with someone else.
Sharon: Well, all that matters right now is that Faith is okay. You know, when I saw him in my hotel room holding her, our baby, in his arms, I-I can't tell you what that did to me, Nick. I would do anything to protect her, and the thought of Adam taking her away from us again...
Nick:  Sighs  I will never let that happen.
Sharon: Well, he's dead. Maybe it's a blessing. We will never have to worry about him again.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Eddie, come in. Hey.
Eddie: Hey, Mrs. Newman.
Phyllis:  Laughs 
Eddie: I heard about the accident. How's your leg?
Phyllis: Oh, it's okay. I'm gonna be off my feet for a while.
Eddie: Yeah?
Phyllis: Yeah.
Eddie: All right.
Phyllis: Um, so thank you. That's everything. Uh, can--can you get it back to me A.S.A.P., just have them clean it right when you get it to the plant?
Eddie: Sure thing.
Phyllis: All right. Thank you. You've been a big help. Thanks.
Eddie: Yeah.
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Lauren:  Sighs  Look, I admit that I was hard on you, but I was protecting my family, and you can't blame me for that. But Kevin--I mean, he gave you more chances than anyone deserves. He let you rent that room, you know, so you wouldn't be on the street, and--and Jana, she gave you food and money until you got that job at the bookstore. They cared what happened to you. Just let Jana go. This is not her battle.
Ryder: I tried.
Lauren: You tried what? You know something? The person who is telling you what to do does not have your best interests at heart.
Ryder: And you do?
Lauren: You don't have to trust me. You trust yourself. What could you possibly gain by doing this?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Patty: Mm.
Jack: Here you go.
Patty: Milk?  Laughs 
Jack: For you and the baby.
Patty:  Laughs 
Jack: Feet.
Patty: Ooh.
Jack: Come on. It's all starting to fall into place. I am gonna be a father. That's incredible.
Patty: Jack, I'm so happy to hear you say that.  Sighs 
Jack: I don't know. I guess it just surprised me, that's all.
Patty: Oh, you...  Laughs  You were surprised. I-I couldn't wait to tell you, and I thought you would come in here, and you'd sweep me off my feet, and we would share this extraordinary moment together.
Jack: We're doing that now.
Patty: Oh, Jack.  Inhales sharply  This baby... this baby changes everything. No more problems. We are going to be... deliriously happy.  Laughs  This time... this time, it's all gonna work out. I'm gonna give you everything you want Jack. We're gonna have...  Sets glass on table  A family, children.  Whispers  And I'll give you the peace of a real home.  Normal voice  Oh, God.  Laughs 
Jack: I never figured you for the cookie-baking type.
Patty: Oh, do you remember how pleased you were when you saw Kyle?
Jack: Mm-hmm.
Patty: That was my idea to bring him here. I did that for you. And now...  Sighs  We are gonna have our own baby...  Sighs  Forever and always. And I promise you-- I promise you I will never hurt you like Diane did.  Sighs  I don't like that she took-- wouldn't let you see your son.
Jack: Well, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, no. You know, I would like to see more of Kyle, but Diane and I have been working things out.
Patty: I know you have. I just felt a little emotional. That's all, Darling.
 Doorbell rings 
Jack: I'll get-- oh, let me get that.
Patty: Oh.  Squeals   Laughs   Sighs 
Jack: Ash.
Ashley: Hi. I'm sorry to barge in. Oh, hi, Emily.
Patty: Hey.
Ashley: I thought you'd want to know that the authorities ID'd the body they found at the G.C.A.C. It was Adam.
Jack: Well, I guess we knew that was likely.
Ashley: Yeah. They're searching the ranch.
Jack: No doubt they'll come by here, too.
Patty:  Sighs 
Ashley: And to my place.
Patty: Don't they have anything better to do than harass us?  Sighs 
Jack: I guarantee you all of us are on the suspect list because of that ""Restless Style"" article.
Ashley: I wonder if they're gonna search Heather and Rafe's.
Patty: Adam was a psychopath. He had a lot of enemies.  Sighs 
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Sharon: I wish I could put all this behind me, forget Adam ever existed.
Nick: The media's gonna have a field day with this.
Sharon: I think I might go into hiding for a while.
Nick:  Sighs  Yeah, head for the bunkers. I like it. It's a good plan.
 Cell phone rings 
Sharon: I have to pick up Faith.
Nick: Just hold on one second, and I'll go with you. It's Phyllis. Hello.
Phyllis: Hey, Baby. I need to talk to you.
Nick: Yeah, I need to talk to you. The D.A. ID'd the dead man. It was Adam. Phyllis?
Phyllis: Yeah, I'm here.
Nick: All right, just so you know, they're not wasting any time. They showed up at the ranch with a search warrant.
Phyllis: Do you think they'll come here?
Nick: I would think so. The warrant covered the entire premises, so yeah, I'm sure they will.
Victor: We need to discuss something, all right?
Nick: Okay, hang on. Uh, so I got to go. Sharon's gonna come by and pick up Faith, all right?
Phyllis: Are you coming home?
Nick: Yeah, I'll be there soon. Dad needs me.
Phyllis: Um, listen, uh, I need to talk to you. It's really important.
Nick: Yeah, I know. I'll--I'll--I'll be home soon and we'll talk. Bye.
Sharon: Is everything okay?
Victor: Nothing to worry about, Sharon, nothing at all.
Sharon: I just-- I-I don't see how everything's gonna be okay for a long time now. I just...  Sighs  I'm--I have to go.
Victor: It's gonna be all right. Thank you. If the police find anything incriminating, I'll protect you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Medina: I found this in the trash can as the garbage truck was pulling up.
Chance:  Laughs  Well, bag it and tag it. I'll alert the D.A.
Medina: Okay.
Chance: Nice job.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: No. No, don't-- don't let your mother and Daisy take you down.
Ryder: No. We already kidnapped you and Jana. There's no turning back now.
Lauren: If you help us now, Kevin will forgive you and Michael, he will help you.
Ryder:  Scoffs  Right.
Lauren: Look, you have been brainwashed into some sort of misguided...  Sighs  Revenge against me. Open up your eyes. See what is really going on here. Look at the family you grew up with and compare it to the family that you could be a part of.
Ryder:  Scoffs  Like you're so perfect.
Lauren: Oh, Lord knows we aren't. But we do not go around poisoning and kidnapping people. Do you have any idea how many times Sheila has come after me? And all of her schemes have failed. In my heart, I believe that is because good triumphs over evil.
Daisy: I bet you believe in Santa Claus and the tooth fairy, too. You've fed the animal in her cage. Let's go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chance: We're all finished, Mr. Newman. Uh, your staff has all been released. Thank you again for your cooperation.
Victor: All right, Officer. Thank you.
 Door closes 
Nick: Think they found anything?
Victor: I'll deal with it.
Nick: We will deal with it.
Victor:  Exhales deeply  There's no love lost between the district attorney's office and our family, I can assure you.
Nick: You think Owen Pomerantz is gonna focus on us?
Victor: He will try to put someone behind bars as quickly as possible. This is a very high-profile case and a high-profile family.
Nick: How convenient. We're all suspects.
Victor: Whatever happens, Son... you keep everything close to the vest, all right? Just do as I say.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: Hello?
Phyllis: Oh, good. Good. Good. It's you. Uh, come on--come in quick.
 Door closes 
Phyllis: I need to talk to you.
Sharon: Why? What's wrong? How's Faith?
Phyllis: Um, she's fine. She's asleep. Nick said that the cops are searching the ranch, and I'm stuck in this chair, so I really need your help.
Sharon: Okay.
Phyllis: This is the jacket that Nick wore last night. It has a big bloodstain on the sleeve.
Sharon: Did Nick say where that came from?
Phyllis: No. He never mentioned it. And, uh... Nick wasn't injured, so it's not his blood.
Sharon: You don't think that Nick--
Phyllis: I don't--I don't-- I don't know what to think. I don't know. I have no idea what happened in that cellar. But I do know how much Nick despised Adam, and he has the perfect motive. Sharon, I can't risk the cops seeing this jacket. I have to protect my husband.
Sharon: We both--we both need to look out for Nick.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: So how are you holding up in all of this?
Ashley: Well, I guess you could say Adam definitely got what he deserved. But --thank you-- I'm never gonna know what really happened to the baby I lost.
Patty: Well, let's not talk about Adam and death, not today, please?
 Doorbell rings 
Jack: I'll get that.  Sighs 
Patty:  Sighs 
Jack: Mr. Pomerantz, that was fast.
Owen: I assume you've heard the news.
Jack: About Adam? Yeah, what, you're now in the habit of delivering your own search warrants?
Owen: Oh, I'm not here to search your house. He is.
Jack: Help yourself.
Owen: I'd like to speak with you privately for a minute.
Jack: Whatever you have to say, you can say in front of my wife and my sister.
Owen: The medical examiner found something unusual. It's a silk handkerchief. It's very expensive. We traced it to a Seville row haberdasher in London. It's monogrammed. If you look closely, you can read it.
Jack: ""J.A."" Yeah, that's mine. I have several just like it.
Owen: Did you have one at the policemen's ball?
Jack: I did.
Owen: And where is it now?
Jack: Upstairs in my tuxedo pocket. Why?
Owen: This was found jammed in the dead man's throat.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abby: Then tell your mom that you're coming over to study. Well, then sneak out. She's not gonna know. No, I'm already here. I got a bottle of wine from my dad's cellar and everything. No, you know what? Forget it.
Abby: Ryder?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: There you are. Everything I wore last night.
Owen: Minus the handkerchief.
Jack: Which I only just now realized was missing.
Owen: So you say.
Patty: You're wasting your time, Mr. Pomerantz. I know my husband better than anyone. He's not a murderer.
Owen: The handkerchief didn't get in the dead man's mouth by magic. Somebody put it there.
Patty: Well, not Jack. It had to have been someone else.
Owen: You have any thoughts on who that might be?
Jack: If I dropped it in the club, anyone could have picked it up.
Ashley: You know, excuse me. Look, I don't think for a minute that my brother killed Adam, but, honestly, do you think he'd be stupid enough to leave a monogrammed handkerchief on the body?
Owen: Look, I specifically asked all of you to leave the search for Adam to the police. And you didn't heed my warning.
Jack: Are you here to arrest me?
Owen: Not at this time. But you are a person of interest. Don't leave town.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: I don't like this. We were both involved in what happened.
Victor: I'm prepared to explain and leave you out.
Nick: Lying to the police is not the way to handle this.
Victor:  Sighs  You have a wife and children to think about. You go home. Take care of them before the cops come back, okay?
Nick: I can't just sit back and do nothing.
Victor: Son, let me handle it, see how this thing plays out.
Nick: You call me if you hear anything.
Victor: Yep.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: You know, we could be overreacting. Nick could have picked up this bloodstain from helping somebody after the explosion. There was so much confusion.
Sharon: Yeah, you know, I mean, that blood, that could have come from-- from anywhere. It's just... do we take the chance?
Phyllis: Definitely not.
Sharon: Okay, well, the police are searching the grounds, which means we don't have a lot of time.
Phyllis: Right. So just in case this blood is...
Sharon: Adam's.
Phyllis: We have to get rid of this jacket.
 Knock on door 
Chance: Mrs. Newman? It's the police. Mrs. Newman? Mrs. Newman, this is Detective Chancellor. If you don't open the door, we'll have no choice but to open it ourselves. Mrs. Newman!
Sharon: Hi, Detective, it's me. Come on in.
Phyllis: Sorry. I'm stuck in this chair, and Sharon was dealing with the baby. Sorry about that.
Chance: We're, uh, here to search the premises.
Phyllis: Oh, o-okay. Help yourself.
Chance: Is there anyone upstairs?
Phyllis: Uh, no. My--my daughter is with a friend.
Sharon: Uh, I'm gonna get the baby out of your way. Phyllis, thank you so much for looking after her.
Phyllis: Oh, my pleasure. She's a doll. Have a good evening.
Sharon: All right, yeah. Feel better.
Phyllis: Oh, thank you.
Chance: I need to ask you a few questions about last evening.
Phyllis: Okay. Ask away.
 Front door closes 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Owen: The door was open. Hope you don't mind.
Victor: Ah, Mr. Pomerantz. Detective whatever-his-name-is and his men searched the house, so they must be on the property somewhere, if you're looking for them.
Owen: Oh, I'm just here to ask you a few questions.
Victor: All right.
Owen: Well, I briefly looked through the evidence collected thus far, and this watch was found in a bag in the trash. It's worth more than an assistant D.A. makes in a year. Why would someone throw this out? All it needs is a crystal replaced... and the blood wiped off.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abby: I cannot believe that I ran into you here.
Ryder: Yeah, me neither.
Abby: Do you want some? Excuse me? Where are you going?
 Glass shatters 
Abby: What did you do that for? I was gonna drink that.
Ryder: Yeah, well, you shouldn't. You're underage, remember?
Abby: How can I forget, when everyone keeps reminding me? So did you hear about the explosion at the ball last night?
Ryder: What about it?
Abby: My brother Adam was killed.
Ryder: Um... I'm sorry.
Abby: It's okay. He was kind of a freak.  Sighs  Did some really disgusting things to my family. Convinced my mom that she was crazy and now it turns out that my little sister isn't actually my little sister, and it's all his fault.  Sighs 
Ryder: Weird.
Abby: Yeah, and the police are searching my dad's house right now.
Ryder: Why?
Abby: I don't know. But I swear I think I have the most screwed-up family in the entire world.
Ryder:  Chuckles  You want to bet on that? You haven't met mine.
Abby: Kevin seems nice.
Ryder: He is. Um, I'm glad I ran into you.
Abby: Me, too.
Ryder: Listen, I-I gotta go, but, um, maybe we can do this again sometime. This'll be, like, our secret meeting place.
Abby: That sounds cool.
Ryder: But you can't tell anyone you saw me.
Abby: I won't. I promise.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: Ryder? Daisy? All right, Sheila. Show your face. I'm not afraid of you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Ashley: You know, honestly, I wouldn't worry about the D.A.
Jack: I wish you would think about spending the night here tonight.  Stammers  I hate the idea of you being alone in that house.
Ashley: I'm not alone. Abby's back from her competition, and besides, now that Adam is no longer with us, um, I feel a lot more peaceful. I don't really have any reason to be afraid, so...
Jack: Well, amen to that.
Ashley: Tell Emily I said good-bye.
Patty: Yes, I will tell him. Thank you. Bye-bye. Well, your lawyers are going to inform the district attorney's office that they can't approach you unless he's present.
Jack: Thank you for handling that.
Patty: Mm-hmm. I am not gonna let anyone hurt the father of my child.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Chance here?
Phyllis: Yeah, he's upstairs.
Nick: Where's Summer?
Phyllis: She's at her play date.
Nick: Oh, yeah, that's right. Stella's.
Phyllis: Yeah, Stella. Uh, Stella's mom is making dinner for them. We should call there in a while.
Nick: You okay?
Phyllis: Mm-hmm. You don't have to worry about me or anything. It's good.
Chance: Okay, um, I'm gonna need the clothes and the shoes that you wore to the ball last evening.
Phyllis: Oh, okay, um, the shoes are by the door. And the clothes-- oh, uh, the clothes are--are at the dry cleaners.
Chance: Why the rush to get the clothes cleaned?
Phyllis: Well, there was no rush. I mean, they were dirty. And, um, the dry cleaner just comes every week at this time.
Chance: Well, I'm gonna need the name and the address for that dry cleaner then.
Phyllis: Oh, um, well, the claim check is right there.
Chance: Great. Hopefully the clothes haven't been cleaned just yet.
Phyllis: Yeah, hopefully.
Chance: All right, you know, I think that's, uh, that's about it for us tonight. Uh, thank you both for cooperating.
Phyllis: Sure.
Nick: I really hope you find Adam's killer.
Chance: We will. Good night.
Phyllis: Bye, guys. Yeah. Don't worry. They're not gonna find your jacket.
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Faith:  Crying 
Sharon: Shh. I know, Sweetie. I know. It's late for you, and it's cold. We'll get back to the car in a second.  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Owen: I'm gonna take a leap here and assume that this expensive watch doesn't belong to someone on your staff. It's not that hard to ascertain that you're the owner. So what I need to know is how it got broken and whose blood is on it. Look, it shouldn't be too hard for the lab to I.D. the fingerprints and the blood.
Victor: That's my watch. I broke it last night.
Owen: At the policemen's ball?
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Owen: And the blood. Is that yours?
Victor: No, the blood is Adam's.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abby: 0605.
 Touch-tones beeping 
Abby: Call me tomorrow, and we'll meet here?
Ryder: Yeah.
Abby: I really like talking to you. Most of my other friends, they just don't get it. All they care about is shopping and talking about boys.
Ryder: You seem older than most girls your age.
Abby: Thanks. Well, you kinda have to be in a family as messed up as mine. So I'll see you tomorrow?
Ryder: Yeah.
Abby: And don't worry. I won't say anything about seeing you here.
Ryder: I know you won't.
Abby: Bye.
Daisy: ""You seem older than most girls your age""? What the hell? How stupid can you be?
Ryder: She saw me. I had to cover.
Daisy: She could blow it for us.
Ryder: She won't.
Daisy: Why, because she's in love with you?
Ryder: Look, she can help us. We can use her.
Daisy:  Sighs  She better not be more trouble than she's worth.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: I don't understand how you're still alive. I saw you die. But then, I thought you were dead before, haven't I?  Sighs  You know, when everything started to happen-- the--the rats, the headaches, the drugs, I knew it was you. And everyone told me it couldn't be. But I knew it. What I just don't understand is why. Why are you using your kids? Why are you destroying your children? Why are you turning them into monsters like yourself? I know you're here! Say something. Show your face, Sheila!  Gasps 
Lauren: What?
Sarah:  Chuckles 
Lauren: Wha...
[NEXT_ON]
J.T.: And is Victoria a suspect?
Chance: She's a person of interest.
Owen: So what'd you do?
Victor: I backslapped him.
Owen: Which is how you broke the watch.
Paul: You're not gonna believe what is on this video.","At the ranch, Chance informs Sharon that the body in the basement is Adam's. Sharon seeks comfort in Victor's arms. Chance serves Victor with a warrant to search the premises. Phyllis finds blood on Nick's coat and wonders what happened. Jack finds out that Patty is pregnant, but he is less than thrilled about it. Lauren yells for Jana, but she doesn't answer. Ryder says Jana has been moved but refuses to tell Lauren if Sheila is alive. Abby joins Ashley and Victor in the living room and finds out that Adam is dead. Ashley asks Victor who he thinks the murderer is. Sharon lets Nick know how she felt when she saw Adam with Faith. When Eddie knocks on her door, Phyllis gives him everything to be cleaned and asks to have it back immediately. Emily promises not to ever hurt Jack. Ashley comes to visit and tells him about Adam being dead. Nick gets a call from Phyllis asking to talk to him. Nick lets Phyllis know that the body in the basement was indeed Adam's. The officer finds some very incriminating evidence in a brown paper bag and gives it to Chance.",summ_screen
"Genevieve:  Sighs  It's not that I don't want to fly to Las Vegas with you, Jack. It's just logistics.
Jack: Meaning what?
Genevieve: Well, as I said before, there are a few things that I'd like to get done, things a bride would do.
Jack: Well, I can call the charter company. We'll delay the flight.
Genevieve: No, no. No, please don't. I have no idea how long it's going to take. Rather than keep you waiting, I'd just as soon make my own arrangements and meet you there.
Jack: How do I know you're even gonna show?
Genevieve: I know how lucky I am to be getting a second chance with you. I'm not gonna blow it. I will be there.
Jack: Then I have your word?
Genevieve: Yes. Oh, Jack. I know that things aren't the way they used to be between us, but we can get back to the way things were. I think we fell in love with each other for a reason. I have high hopes for this marriage.
Jack: So do I.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: I hired you to prove a point to my daughter-- that Billy Abbott is a worthless scum. You were to seduce him and then be done with it.
Chelsea:  Sighs 
Victor: Getting pregnant wasn't part of the deal.
Chelsea: That wasn't exactly what I had planned, either.
Victor: It's the cheapest trick in the book to trap a man or his money.
Chelsea: Excuse me, I am giving my baby to Billy and Victoria to raise because --because it's the best thing for my child. You--you can try to bribe me all you want, but it won't work.
Victor: Your job here is finished, all right? Although you didn't do as I had asked you to do. Get out of town as quickly as you can. I'll transfer the money to wherever you want me to.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abby:  Sighs 
Victoria: I cannot wait to see him in that little Brewers hat. I should tell you Billy has one just like it.
Abby: Oh, or in his motorcycle gear...
Victoria: Oh, my God.
Abby: From Aunt Abby. Johnny Rockin' Abbott...
Victoria: That's...
Abby: The coolest kid who has ever lived.  Laughs 
Victoria: Ridiculously cute. I can't believe it.
Adam: Oh, look at that. I was actually gonna get him something just like that.
Victoria: I don't want you getting anything for my baby. Don't even go near him.
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Harmony: Can you hear me?
Devon: Whoa, a little softer next time, please.
Harmony:  Laughing 
Devon: Don't have to shout.  Laughs 
Harmony: Oh, you know, I-I know I shouldn't worry, but I just had to check. Everything's still okay?
Devon: Oh, Mom, everything is great. I can hear so much better than I could before, and it--the little things that I haven't noticed in years, you know? It's--
Harmony:  Laughs 
Devon:  Laughs 
Harmony: Mm. Hey! Tucker.
Tucker: Hey.
Devon: Hey.
Harmony: Come on over here and say hi.
Tucker: No, I don't want to intrude. That's--that's all right.
Harmony: You can't intrude. You're family.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Mwah!
Lauren: I'm so glad you could take a break and meet me.
Michael:  Sighs 
Lauren: So listen, I'm gonna fly up to Toronto tonight to visit Fen.
Michael: Visit?
Lauren: Yeah, and Scotty. I thought maybe we'd make it a family weekend.
Michael: Okay, listen to me. I've given this a great deal of thought, and... enough is enough. It's time we get our son and we bring him back.
Lauren: He loves being with his brother.
Michael: That may be so, but every night I talk to Fenmore, he says that he misses his room and his friends.
Lauren: He can't come back now.
 Door opens 
Michael: Why not?
Daisy: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Okay, okay, so we need to come up with some really, really great cover ideas, you know? Better than last month. And with Billy and his TV show in the works, uh, L.A. is watching.
 Elevator door opens 
Man: Huh.
Phyllis: So I need ideas! I need a lot of great ideas, Guys.
Phyllis: Hey.
Avery: Hi.
Phyllis: I thought that you were-- you were gonna be in, um, Connecticut for a long time.
Avery: Well, Dad's estate was pretty easy to settle. Once I paid the claims from all the people he bilked, there wasn't anything left... but I did find this.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Harmony: So Tucker gave the band money so they'd think they were being paid.
Devon: Oh, well, how cool is that?  Laughs 
Tucker: You know, you gotta get paid. You know, those guys are all millionaires right now, but back in the day, they were splitting a hot dog three ways.
Devon:  Laughs  Really?
Tucker: I'm not kidding you.  Chuckles 
Devon: Jeez. What's the matter? Don't like hot dogs?
Harmony: I just never thought I'd see this day. I mean, us all laughing together like this and having fun. It's just... well, I guess, like they say, anything is possible-- anything.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daisy:  Sighs 
Daniel: Is she ready?
Daisy: You could have picked her up at my apartment.
Daniel: Well, you know, I figured, since I've been granted visitation, that we should probably exchange custody in a public place.
Daisy: Why are you taking this legal stuff so seriously?
Daniel: I do believe you're the one who started it when you showed up at my mom's waving around a court order, and you took Lucy without any warning.
Daisy: Phyllis wants to keep me away from my daughter. You think, if I gave her warning, that Lucy would have even been there? Because I sure don't.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: I am not bringing Fen home as long as Daisy's around.
Michael: Well, sadly, it appears she's not going anywhere, and there's nothing we can do about it. She's done nothing to us. She's been the perfect parolee.
Lauren: Are--a-are you believing her reformed act?
Michael: I'm just saying we have no recourse.
Lauren: Well, excuse me if that's not very reassuring.
Michael: Listen to me. We can take further precautions. We could hire a bodyguard, if that eases your mind, but it's time my son came home, where he belongs.
Lauren: Even if it's putting him at risk?
Michael: I would never do that, which you damn well know. Sweetheart, I believe that we could keep Fenmore safe here, as safe here with us as he is in Canada.
Lauren:  Scoffs  If you believe that, you're living in a dream world.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Adam: Like it or not, Vick, your baby's my nephew.
Victoria: I don't like it, and the only thing my kids are gonna know is to stay far away from you.
Adam: I'm assuming the baby's okay, gonna be going home soon?
Abby: Yeah, the baby is fine, no thanks to you. You know, Chelsea ran off because of a fight that you started. She could have drowned in that lake. It could have been just like...
Victoria: Okay.
Abby: It could have been just like...  Voice breaks 
Victoria: Okay, okay.
[Adam remembering]
Adam: Chelsea, come on. Give me your hand. Come on!
Chelsea:  Shivering   Grunting 
Adam: I got you, I got you.
Chelsea:  Breathing heavily 
Adam:  Grunts 
Chelsea: Aah! Ohh!
Adam: You got it, you got it!
Chelsea:  Breathing heavily 
Adam: You got it. Oh, Chelsea. You did it.
Chelsea:  Moans 
Adam: You did it. He's here.
Chelsea:  Breathing heavily 
Adam: Well, I'm sorry you see it that way.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: All I ever wanted is for my daughter to stop pining over that worthless son of a bitch. You were to take some incriminating pictures, send them to me, and then disappear. The sex, the drugs-- all that is your doing.
Chelsea: My so-called friends got greedy when they heard what I was up to. Things were never supposed to go down that way.
Victor: But they did, and I'm left to clean up the mess.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mrs. Martinez: Your bag's in the limo, and the pilot's waiting for you at the airport.
Jack: Thank you, Mrs. Martinez. Please tell Genevieve if she calls--
Nikki: Oh, thank God I caught you.
Jack: Nikki, you're not gonna talk me out of this.
Nikki: No, no, no, that's not why I'm here. I just don't-- I-I don't know what to do.
Jack: Mrs. Martinez, could you call the pilot, tell him I'm gonna be delayed? What happened?
Nikki: Victor swore to me-- he swore to me that he had nothing to do with Billy being set up in Myanmar, that he--he didn't meet Chelsea until after he got Billy out of prison and that she was already pregnant, but I just overheard the two of them talking.
Jack: Where?
Nikki: At the hospital. They didn't know that I was there, but they both said that Victor sent Chelsea to seduce Billy, which means that he had to have had a hand in everything after that.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis:  Sighs   Taps thumb rhythmically  Well, I'm sure you know what's in here. You're the executor.
Avery: I don't. It--it wasn't my place to look.
Phyllis: I can't believe that.  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victoria:  Singsongy  Okay.  Normal voice  Uh-huh. I'll see you soon. Okay, bye.
Abby: What's Billy up to?
Victoria: Oh, he's at a meeting with his lawyers for the ""Restless Style"" TV pilot, and we're gonna hook up in a little while. Uh, speaking of which, I should probably get going.
Abby: Wait, unh, unh, unh, unh! You haven't touched your salad, like, at all.
Victoria: I don't know. I just--I lost my appetite after we ran into Adam. Right now, I just really want to get back to the baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea:  Sighs 
Adam: I wasn't sure what your favorites are, so I had 'em throw in a little bit of everything. Oh, are you okay?
Chelsea: I don't deserve flowers. I don't deserve anything.
Adam: What's going on? Are you having a bad day?
Chelsea: Let's just say you're not the only person who's done bad things. I've tried to make up for it with Billy and Victoria. I-I just don't know if I can.
Adam: Yeah, the thing about the Abbotts and the Newmans--they're not a real forgiving bunch, especially when it comes to outsiders like us.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nikki: Victor is trying to pay Chelsea off for her to go away.
Jack: Well, of course. He wants to cover his complicity in the whole thing.
Nikki:  Sighs  God forbid he should be held accountable.
Jack: I'm not gonna let him get away with this, Nikk.
Mrs. Martinez: Sorry to interrupt. The pilot from the charter company called. He won't have enough legal duty hours to complete the flight if you don't leave soon, Sir.
Jack:  Stammers  Call him back. Tell him I'm on my way. Look, I won't be gone long. Don't do anything rash, okay?
Nikki:  Sighs  Says the man who's flying off to marry ""Mata Hari.""
Jack: Look, if you don't want to go back to the ranch tonight, if you want to spend the night here, just tell Mrs. Martinez, all right?
Nikki: Jack, please don't do this.
Jack: Take care, okay?
 Cell phone rings 
Nikki:  Sighs  Its Victor.
Jack: Give him hell.
Nikki: Hello.
Victor: Didn't you get my message? I'd wanted to have dinner with you.
Nikki: I know the truth about Chelsea, Victor. I know that you set it all up, that you arranged to have her seduce Billy in Myanmar.
Victor: I don't know how much you think you know--
Nikki: I know that we're through. I'm through. I told you, one more lie, and we were finished.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Genevieve: Hello, Victor. Oh, I-I wish I could stay and chat, but I've been running around like a crazy person today. I just got my nails done and now I'm rushing off to the airport, 'cause I'm meeting Jack in Vegas. We're gonna get married tonight.
Victor: Mm-hmm. Well, my congratulations, or condolences-- heartfelt congratulations. Never known two people who deserve each other more. I have a meeting to go to. Good luck to you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Devon: Yeah. No, we just got to the studio, Honey, so I can hear Angelina's new song, the one that Tucker produced. Yeah, of course I'll send you a copy. Yeah, I know.
Harmony:  Sighs 
Devon: It's good to hear your voice again. Okay, Baby. Well, I'll tell you what-- I'll call you later on, all right? Okay, I love you. Bye-bye.
Tucker: How's Roxy doing?
Devon: Oh, she's doing great. She sends her love, too.
Harmony: Yeah, yeah, right, right, right, right. Listen, uh, can we hear the song already?
Devon: Let's do it.
Tucker:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Abby: Ohh.  Chuckles 
 Door opens 
Woman: Almost time for your son to eat.
Abby:  Laughs 
Victoria: Oh, great, okay. Thanks, thanks a lot. Is it okay if we stick around?
Woman: Sure.
Victoria: Okay.  Sighs 
Abby: Ohh, he is adorable.
Victoria: I know.
Abby: Look at those fingernails.  Laughs 
Victoria: I know. God, it's so unreal.
Abby:  Laughs  Ohh. Dude...
Victoria: Mm-hmm.
Abby: Are you scared?
Victoria: Yeah, I'm actually petrified... for a lot of reasons.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: I was tending bar at this place that Billy would hang out at a lot. It was mostly surfers, who, by the way, are not the best tippers, when out of nowhere, I got this... incredible offer.
Adam: What kind of an offer?
Chelsea: An offer that would pay me, in cash, more than I would make in six months pouring shots. All I had to do was come on to Billy, slip a little something in his drink, and take a few photos. No harm done-- well, except to his marriage. Except things just went too far, and people got really hurt.
Adam: One wild guess-- my father's the one behind this. Oh, boy.
Chelsea:  Exhales slowly 
Adam: Dear old dad. He has this uncanny ability to take someone who's working for him and turn them into a scapegoat. You think you're doing one thing for him, and then he just--well, you get forced into a situation where you find yourself deeper and deeper in there.
Chelsea: You, too, huh?
Adam: Mm. Yes, and I'm his son, so it makes it even more special.
Chelsea: Well, now Victor wants me to leave town.
Adam: Of course he does. Whenever his plan goes awry, he wants you out. The question is, what are you gonna do?
Chelsea: Not sure... but I do know I'm not going anywhere before the hearing about the baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: Daisy is vicious and unpredictable, and I do not want our son to be her next victim.
Michael: Well, neither do I, for God sakes. I just don't want him hiding out in a foreign country for the rest of his life.
 Cell phone rings 
Michael: Damn it! I gotta take this.
Lauren: Yeah, yeah. You always do.
Michael: You know, just give me one minute, please, all right? Yes, Michael Baldwin. Got it. Thank you. All right.
Daisy: I understand. Thanks for calling.  Sighs  That was my lawyer. Guess I know why you're here.
Michael: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever. Daniel, I just heard from the judge's clerk. The custody hearing has been scheduled for April 23rd.
Daisy: You don't have to do this.
Daniel: You know what, Daisy? This is my time with Lucy right now, and I really don't want to get into it.
Daisy: Fine.  Sighs  Be a good girl for daddy, okay?
Michael: Okay. Sorry.
Lauren: I'm heading home to pack, and then I'm going to the airport. After you finish this ""Business"" of yours, I would really love it if you would fly up and join us, and if not, then...  Clicks tongue  I guess I'll just see you when I see you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victoria:  Sighs 
Abby: Are you still afraid Chelsea will change her mind?
Victoria: Well...  Sighs  You know, until the hearing, I--
Abby: No, no, I get it.
Victoria: The thing is, I mean, moms are always scared, right? I mean, it just kind of goes with the territory. You're just always worried that your kid's gonna get sick or--or get hurt or something, but... it's not gonna stop me from loving that little boy with everything that I have inside of me.
Abby: I think that John is one very lucky little boy.
Victoria:  Sighs  I feel like I'm the lucky one, actually.
Abby:  Giggles  I have to get going. I have some things to do, but I'll come back later, when he's awake.
Victoria: Yeah, that's fine.
Abby: Okay.
Victoria: Actually, I'm gonna walk out with you, 'cause I'm gonna grab my laptop out of my car, 'cause later, Billy is coming back, and we're gonna Skype Reed and introduce him to his new little brother!
Abby: Ohh, I love it.
Victoria: I do, too.  Mouths word 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chelsea: All Victor wanted was to break up that marriage. I'm the one who let my friends plant those drugs on Billy... and then, I accused him of rape because I couldn't let anyone know that I had fallen for a mark. It's because of me he was thrown in that horrible prison.
Adam: It's also because of you that he now has a son.
Chelsea: Yeah, that's the one thing that I feel good about. I'm making sure that baby has a real home with two parents who love him and a-are gonna give him everything he needs.
Adam: You put your baby first. That's what a good mother does. That's something to be proud of.
Chelsea: I believe people can learn from their mistakes... change how they do things. I know I have, and so have you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Harmony:  Stomps foot  How many more of these buttons and switches you gotta push before we can hear this song?
Tucker:  Slowly  Patience, Harmony.  Normal voice  Almost there.
Harmony: Uhh!  Sighs  You know, it's hard to be patient when you're this excited about something.
Devon: This is crazy, man. You know that I grew up listening to the songs that you produced...
Tucker: Hmm.
Devon: And never in a million years would I think you'd be involved with one of mine...  Laughs  Much less that you're my father.
Tucker: Well...  Sighs  Let's see if the old man's still got it.  Clicks button 
Devon: All right.
 ""Good Goodbye"" playing 
Tucker:  Exhales slowly 
Angelina: Mm Here we are again all alone standing here with you now I see
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: ""Black Beauty.""
Phyllis: He used to read this to me when I was little.
Avery: Wow, that's really...
Phyllis: Manipulative?
Avery: I was gonna say ""Touching.""
Phyllis: You don't see what this is about?
Avery:  Sighs 
Phyllis: He's trying to mess with my head... bludgeoning me with a sentimental gift so he can prove that he was a good father.  Voice breaking  I'm not that stupid.  Normal voice  What'd he leave you?
Avery: Nothing.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angelina: Good goodbye but it's never a good goodbye
Harmony:  Laughs 
Devon: It's exactly the way I heard it in my head.
Tucker: Really?
Harmony: You can breathe.
Tucker:  Laughs 
Devon:  Laughs  You were nervous. That's-- one of the biggest producers who ever lived.
Tucker: It's your song, Devon. It's your artist, your reputation on the line. I wanted you to like it.
Devon: Oh, I don't like it. I absolutely love it.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: You should count your blessings.
Avery:  Chuckles  Oh?
Phyllis: You guys were close. He didn't feel the need to resort to something so blatant.
Avery: Oh, my God. Do you really think that he's reaching out from beyond the grave to--to lay a guilt trip on you?
Phyllis: Yeah, I do. He didn't, uh, know that he was gonna see me before he died. He didn't rewrite his will, did he?
 Door opens 
Phyllis:  Sniffles  I mean, this is really his last resort to make me feel bad, isn't it?
Michael: Who's trying to make you feel bad about what?
Phyllis: Uh, George, but it doesn't work, so this is just his-- his last gift to me, you know? He used to read it to me when I was little.
Michael: ""Black Beauty.""
Phyllis: Mm-hmm.
Michael: I never got to that one. I used to be all about the Hardy Boys and reading Proust in the original French.
Avery: Phyllis is convinced our father left her that book out of spite.
Phyllis: Because he did.
Avery: Oh, you are just so cynical.
Michael: You know, families-- families are--are great, ain't 'em? Hmm. Case in point is Daniel and Lucy, um... custody hearing's scheduled for week after next.
Phyllis: Oh, good.  Sighs  Thank you, Michael, thank you, Michael, thank you. Good, this is something, um, important we can talk about.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Genevieve:  Sighs  Hmm. To Jack and me and our future together. There will be one.  Chuckles   Sighs 
[Genevieve remembering]
Genevieve: Oh, Jack. I know things have changed between us, but I can make you love me again. You'll see.  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: So what brings you to town?
Jack: I'm getting married.
Man: Congratulations.
Jack: Thanks.
Nikki: I've got this, thanks.
Man: Sir?
Jack: Uh... it's fine, thank you.
Man: I hope you both have a wonderful life together.
Jack: What the hell are you doing here?
Nikki: Stopping you from making the worst mistake of your life.  Pushes ""Stop"" button 
 Elevator stops 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Angelina: Good goodbye but it's never a good goodbye
Harmony:  Laughs  Bam!
Devon:  Laughs 
Abby: Wow! I mean, wow.
Devon: Yeah?  Laughs 
Abby: I love it. I--what a fabulous job.
Devon: Thank you.
Abby:  Sighs 
Devon: Thank you, but let me tell you, I have to give credit where credit's due, and it's that man.
Tucker: Oh, no. I just pushed a few buttons, turned a few knobs, that's all.
Devon: No, no, come on, don't do that. Take a bow. You deserve it.
Harmony: You both do.
Abby:  Laughs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Avery: You know, we don't have to do this right now.
Michael: What, drink wine?
Avery: Prep for this custody hearing. If you need to go home--
Michael: No. No, I don't need to go home, so let's get back to work.
Avery: Michael, are you okay?
Michael: Hmm?
Avery: Are you okay?
Michael: Well, come on. I just miss my son. He's, uh, visiting his brother in Canada. You know how that is.
Avery: In spite of everything... I miss my dad. I miss him.  Sighs  Or I miss the idea, the image that I have in my head of him. You know, I believed he was innocent till the day he died, till I heard him admit... what he did to those people... and now he's gone. He's gone, and I don't have anything to remember him by.
Michael: Memories?
Avery: No. No, I don't have memories, because the memories I have are fake. My dad was not the man he pretended to be. He was a liar...  Voice breaking  And he broke up his family... and...  Sighs   Normal voice  Nothing that I remember, nothing... nothing seems real.
Michael: Well, I take it you disagree with Phyllis that sh-- he left that book to her out of spite.
Avery: I think he left her that book...  Voice breaking  I think he left her that book to remind her how much he loved her...  Sniffles  And no matter what happened, he--he didn't forget her... after everything fell apart.  Sobs 
Michael: Hey, come here.
Avery:  Sniffles  No, you know, I'm the one who stayed. I'm the one who defended him till the day he died, and he didn't leave me anything.  Sniffles  Oh, God.  Sniffles  oh, I--
Michael: Yep.
Avery:  Sobs 
Michael: Come here. It's okay.
Avery:  Sighs 
Michael: It's okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: What did you think of my news, huh? Hopefully, this will all be behind us soon.
Phyllis: I think it's the beginning of the end for--
 Footsteps approach 
Phyllis: You-know-who.
Daniel: Mm.  Popping lips 
Daisy:  Sighs 
Daisy: Hey, Ricky, it's Daisy. Call me back as soon as you get this. We need to talk about exactly how you're gonna help me stick it to Phyllis and keep Lucy.
Phyllis: Hey, as much as I hate to say this, I have to leave. Here you go. I have to get back to work. We have to come up with a cover story for our next issue. Nobody can think of anything yet.
Daniel: That's cool. I'm just gonna hang here with Lucy.
Phyllis: Okay. Bye, Lucy.  Laughs  Bye. Bye!
Daniel: Bye. Can you say ""Bye""? Bye-bye?
Phyllis: Bye-bye.
Daniel: Can you say ""Bye-bye""?
Phyllis:  Laughs  See you.
Daniel:  High-pitched voice  Bye-bye!
Phyllis:  Laughs 
Daniel: Mom, hey, you forgot this.
Phyllis: Throw it away.
Daniel: She's a crazy lady, huh? Crazy lady. I know.
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John:  Crying 
Adam: The Abbott baby-- is that the little guy?
John:  Crying 
Adam: Ohh.
John:  Crying 
Victoria: What the hell do you think you're doing? I told you to stay away from my baby. Nurse, would you please put my son back in his crib? This man shouldn't be here. He's not welcome.
Adam: I'm not hurting him, Vick. I just wanted to see him.
Victoria: Now that Chelsea has given birth, it doesn't matter who she associates with, but I will not warn you again. You stay away from my son. You got that?
Chelsea: Why? What is your problem? Adam hasn't done anything wrong.
Victoria: Well, I'm not taking any chances as far as he's concerned.
Chelsea: If anyone deserves to see the baby, it's your brother. He pulled me from the lake, saved my life, and delivered my son.
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 Door opens 
Genevieve: Hey, don't come in. It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding.
Victor: Marrying Jack Abbott is bad luck even if you're not superstitious.
Genevieve: Victor?
Victor: In the flesh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: What the hell are you doing, following me halfway across the country? Especially after what just happened with Victor.
Nikki: That's exactly why I'm here. It suddenly hit me. What you're about to do-- marry Genevieve for the company-- that's exactly the same kind of thing that Victor would do...
Jack: Oh, man.
Nikki: Win at all costs, no matter who gets hurt, except in this situation, you would get hurt.
Jack: Listen to me. There's a diff--
Nikki: Neither one of us deserve to be in an unhappy marriage, Jack, and that's what you're gonna get if you marry Genevieve. You're putting your work above everything, above life, above your family, and above your real love. Don't do that to yourself.
Jack: I have made my decision. Nothing you say is going to change my mind.
[NEXT_ON]
Victoria: Chelsea said that he asked her not to say anything to us.
Phyllis: That's so not Adam.
Jack: I can't be sure, but I think my toes are still curling.
Victor: I want you to run the damn company. Nicholas and Sharon would answer to you.","Nikki stands outside of Chelsea's door and listens to their conversation which reveals that Victor and Chelsea planned to break up Billy's and Victoria's wedding all along. Meanwhile at Crimson Lights, Michael and Lauren argue over the fact that Michael wants to bring Fen home, but Lauren is dead set against the idea as long as Daisy is in town. Lauren watches as Daisy and Daniel talk about Lucy. At ""Restless Style,"" Phyllis is there alone when Avery pays her a visit and holds up a brown envelope with words ""For Phyllis"". Jack readies for his trip to Las Vegas to marry Genevieve. In her hospital room, Chelsea reveals everything to Adam about how things happened between her and Billy. Victoria and Abby blast Adam for leaving Chelsea alone in the pond. Harmony runs into Devon at Crimson Lights and is glad that he can hear what she is saying to him. Tucker comes in to join them. Harmony cannot believe that they are all together and getting along. Adam remembers saving Chelsea's life in the pond and then delivering the baby. Victor tells Chelsea she is to leave town never to be heard from again. Nikki comes to see Jack to let him know what Victor did to her. Victor calls Nikki just as Jack leaves to go to the airport. Nikki lets Victor know that it is over between them. Michael defends Daisy to Lauren which infuriates her to no end. Phyllis believes that the book that her father left her was just to get back at her. Victor bumps into Genevieve, who lets him know that she is on her way to Vegas to marry Jack. Michael reveals to Daisy and Daniel that the custody hearing is the 23rd day of April.",summ_screen
"Genevieve: Good morning.
Victor: Good morning to you.
Genevieve:  Chuckles 
Victor: Sorry to call you all the way out here.
Genevieve: Oh, please. There are worse fates than coming to a place as beautiful as this to do business.
Victor: Yeah, it is beautiful, isn't it?
Genevieve: Mm-hmm.
Victor: Did you bring the projections I asked you for?
Genevieve: Uh, before we get to that, I had my own personal P.R. manager call ""Bardinger's Investor Weekly,"" and they agreed to do a piece on us, so I've got a reporter and a photographer right outside.
Victor: So you did this without consulting me?
Genevieve: Victor, this is incredible press for us. I mean, come on, you and me, side by side, announcing to Wall Street and the world that I sold Beauty of Nature--
Victor: But, Genevieve, the answer is no, okay? No press interview, no photographs. Nothing about the fact that you sold me Beauty of Nature, all right?
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Lauren: Hi.
Michael: Hey. You left for work early.
Lauren: Yeah. I, uh, didn't want to wake you.
Michael: Last night, you didn't want to keep me up.
Lauren: Well, we were both tired, and I was jet-lagged. It was a very bumpy flight.
Michael: And a lonely one.
Lauren: You're not gonna make me feel guilty for leaving Fen. I mean, it is better than having Daisy kidnap him or worse.
Michael: Oh, okay. Oh, come on, Lauren. Daisy just won a-a huge judgment in court to retain custody of Lucy. Why would she jeopardize that? Why?
Lauren: Oh, who knows why she does anything?
Michael: If she really wanted to hurt Fenmore, nothing is stopping her from going up to Canada and doing it. Wouldn't it be better if he were here...?
Lauren:  Sighs 
Michael: Protected by the two people who love him the most? You know I left Kevin. I left Kevin to deal with his father on his own. I've made my peace with that, but it will not happen again. I want my son at my side so I can look over him.
Lauren:  Sighs  Okay, all right.
Michael: Yeah?
Lauren: Yeah.
Michael: Yeah?
Lauren: Let's go get him.
Michael: Then I'll make the arrangements. We can-- we could be there almost--
Lauren: All right.
Michael: We could be there tomorrow, all right?
Lauren: Okay, yes. Okay.
Michael: Yeah, it-- it'll be okay, huh? All right? Mm, yes.  Laughs 
Jill: Ohh.
Michael: Oh.
Jill: I'm sorry.
Lauren: Oh.  Chuckles 
Michael: Gotta go to work. Mwah, mwah, mwah. See you, Sis.
Jill: Bye-bye.  Singsong voice  Okay, you two are back on track.
Lauren: Yeah, yeah. Wow, that felt weird, being off, you know? It's so rare for us.
Jill:  Normal voice  Well, considering all you've been through...
Lauren: I let Daisy get to me, and I'm not gonna allow that to happen again.
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Phyllis: Wow, six months until we can even attempt to get Lucy away from Daisy. Six months.
Nick:  Sighs  Do you, uh, do you want to go see a movie or something? Maybe play some video games?
Phyllis: I want to hit something.
Nick: Then let's go to the gym. You can hit stuff there. What do you say? Huh?
 Doorbell rings 
Nick: I want to hit stuff. Let's go.
Phyllis:  Laughs  That's not what I had in mind, really, going to the gym, but...
Avery: Uh--
Nick: Hey.
Avery: May I come in?
Nick: Of course.
Avery: How are you?
Phyllis: Great.
Avery: I am going to fix this.
Phyllis: Ohh.  Exhales slowly  Like you fixed things when you got Daisy released from prison?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Harmony: Oh, man, that sounds even better than before, and it was already da bomb.
Devon: Yeah?
Harmony: Mm-hmm.
Devon: Well, thank you. Lily told me that you and my dad were breaking it down to the original version. I heard that--
Harmony: Well...  Stammering  It was just a little dance.
Devon:  Laughs 
Roxanne:  Laughs 
Devon: All right, well, you know, Baby, we can't let the old folks show us up.
Harmony: Uh...
Neil: What--wait, who are you calling ""Old,"" Son?
Devon: I'm just say--hey...
Neil: Huh?
Devon: Bring it.
Neil: Bring what?
Devon: You want to dance?
Neil: No, you bring it. You.
Devon: I'll bring it.
Neil: Do it. Dance.
Devon: We'll dance.
Roxanne: What?
Devon: How about you, Tucker?
Tucker: How about me?
Devon: Yeah, how about you?
Tucker: I never turn down a challenge, or a chance to be close to my wife.
Ashley: Aw.
Devon: There you go.
Tucker: Here we go.
Ashley: We're dancing.
Devon: Come on, Dad, don't be shy. My mom doesn't bite.
Roxanne:  Laughs   ""Live to Love"" playing 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Uh, there are some reporters on the property. Kindly escort them off, okay? And make sure they don't come back. Thank you.
Genevieve: Victor, that was one of the most influential journalists in the business world that you just sent away.
Victor: Yeah. Genevieve, for your information, I do my own P.R., okay? And we cannot publicize the fact that I purchased Beauty of Nature until the S.E.C. has approved of the purchase.
Genevieve: Why not?
Victor: Because we may end up looking like fools.
Genevieve: Our deal was completely aboveboard.
Victor: Mm-hmm, but there's the question of whether Adam had the authority to sell Beauty of Nature in the first place.
Genevieve: As acting C.E.O., he was completely within his legal rights to divest Newman Enterprises of one of its assets.
Victor: Uh-huh, but more importantly, they're curious as to where you got the funds to obtain Beauty of Nature in the first place.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 ""Live to Love"" playing 
Neil: Hey. I figured it was best not to make a big deal out of this.
Harmony: Hey, it's just a dance.
Neil: That's right.
Ashley: So isn't it nice? Just being ""Mr. and Mrs."" for a change, and not worrying about being corporate moguls.
Tucker: Yeah. Give it five minutes, and somebody's gonna be calling us from the office.
Ashley: At least I don't have to worry about you doing business with Genevieve anymore. What do you think she's gonna do with herself now that she doesn't have Beauty of Nature to torture you and Jack with?
Tucker: No more work talk until someone's phone rings.
Ashley: Sorry. Okay.
Tucker: Okay? Hmm?
Ashley: Okay. Sorry.
Tucker: Ohh, look at Devon.
Ashley: I know.
Tucker: He looks so happy.
Ashley: It's because he's got his hearing back completely, and you did that for him. Mm.
Tucker:  Chuckles 
Devon: Baby, I want to take you away somewhere, somewhere romantic.
Roxanne: Are you sure you can afford that? I mean, you're just getting this place off the ground.
Devon: I know. I got another check from, uh, from Angie's last song, and it was a nice-size one. I want to spend it on us, on you.
Roxanne: Devon.
Devon: Is that a yes?
Roxanne: Yes.  Laughing 
Devon: Hmm?
Tucker: All right.  Applause 
Tucker:  Laughs 
Harmony: Okay.  Laughs 
Tucker: Beautiful.
Devon: Oh, gosh.  Laughs 
Ashley:  Laughs 
Roxanne: Oh, my God.
Devon: I'm sorry. I got a little carried away.
Tucker: Well, you're entitled. A beautiful woman...
Neil: Mm-hmm.
Tucker: Definitely another chart-topper here, man.
Harmony: Yeah, a gold record, Boo. Count on it.
Devon: Oh, thank you, Guys. You know what? Let's--let's go and celebrate.
Ashley: Let us take you out, okay?
Tucker: We'll do it up right, yeah.
Devon: No, you know what? We are gonna do it up right, but I'm buying.
Ashley: Aw.
Neil: Well, look at you, my son, the big spender.
Devon: Oh, okay. Let me shut this down.
Neil:  Sighs  Hey, S-Sofia.
Sofia: Hey.
Neil: Come on in. Hi.
Sofia: Am I too late?
Devon: No, not to celebrate. You should come with us.
Sofia: Oh, I'd love to.
Tucker: Well, let's do it.
Ashley: Okay.
Devon: Let's go.
Roxanne: I'm ready.
Harmony: Uh, listen, um, you know what? I just realized that it's deadline day. I gotta get up to ""Restless Style.""
Devon: Really? You can't come for just a little while?
Harmony: Ohh, I-I-I-- I would love to, Boo, really, but I-I-I can't. I really can't. But later...
Devon: All right.
Harmony: Just me and you.
Devon: Promise.
Harmony: Okay? Okay.
Devon: See you. Ready?
Roxanne: Mm-hmm.
Neil: Is she coming?
Devon: No, she has to go up, uh, do some work.
Tucker: All right, come on.
Devon: All right, here you go.
Neil: Come on, let's go, everybody.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Avery: I did everything I could to help Daniel in court.
Phyllis: A lot of good that did.
Avery: Okay, I know you want to blame me for everything, but you are the one who lured Daisy back to town.
Phyllis: Oh, okay. Excuse me, excuse me. You don't know what you're talking about. I brought Daisy back into town to protect Lucy.
Avery: No, you used her. You--you pretended to be her friend, and then you dumped her in jail, making her furious and more determined to get back at you, and what better way to do that than to go after Lucy?
Phyllis: With your help! With your help.
Nick: Okay. Okay, okay. Let's--let's just calm down--
Phyllis: No, no, no, I'm not gonna calm down! You're not gonna pull that lawyer crap on me, Avery. You got Daisy out of prison. You did that. You encouraged her to go for full custody, didn't you? And you brought Ricky into town. If Ricky hadn't pulled that stunt at Crimson Lights, we wouldn't even be talking about this, and Lucy would be back with Daniel, where she belongs.
Avery: Wait a minute. You can't hold me responsible for what Ricky might-- might have done.
Phyllis: Oh, what he might have done! He absolutely did it. He absolutely did it. You have no idea what you're talking about. I can't even expect you to take responsibility for any of this, can I? Can I? Like father, like daughter.
Avery: I am not like daddy.
Phyllis: You're exactly-- you're exactly like him.
Avery: I'm gonna do everything I can to help Daniel regain custody.
Phyllis:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: What are you doing here?
Jill: It doesn't matter what she's doing here. Leave.
Daisy: I'm here to shop.
Lauren: You can't afford to shop here.
Daisy: Thanks to the ladies of the United Baptist Church, I can. They run a group that helps single moms who are also ex-cons-- very big on forgiveness. You should join them.
Jill: You should leave.
Daisy: What, and let this go to waste?
Jill: It's legit. That's my signature. I had no idea--
Lauren: Yeah, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. I'm not honoring it.
Daisy: You have to.
Lauren: No, I don't. I have the right to refuse service to anyone.
Daisy: What will all your customers think, that you refused to help an innocent baby 'cause you have a grudge against her mother? That'll damage your reputation.
Jill: I will give you twice the value of this. Just shop somewhere else.
Daisy: Oh, but I love your stuff. It's so great. You know, it looks really good on Fen when I see him at school or hanging out with his friends.
Lauren: You're watching Fen?
Daisy: You know what? I haven't seen him in a while. I'm sure I will. I mean, we live in the same building. Or maybe I'll catch him here. I have to come back. I have so much money to spend.
Jill: I know what you're doing.
Daisy: I'm trying to find clothes for my daughter.
Jill: Then shop online.
Daisy: I like to look at the merchandise. I like to feel it, imagine what my baby will look like in all the clothes.
Jill: Leave, before you push my sister too far.
Daisy: I'm not afraid of Lauren.
Lauren: You should be.
Jill: Lauren, put the gun down.
Lauren: If you ever mention my son's name again, I will end this with one shot!
Daisy: I'm calling the cops.
Jill: Get out of here.
Daisy: This isn't over.
Jill: Oh, my God, Lauren. Give it to me.
Jill: Oh, Honey.
Lauren:  Breathing shakily 
Jill: It's gonna be okay. It's gonna be okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: She's trying to pin this on me. She's--she's trying to make it sound like I did this, that--that this was me.  Voice cracks 
Nick: Phyllis, I don't think Avery's the person you're really mad at.
Phyllis: Oh, God. Oh, don't get me started on Daisy. I can't talk about Daisy. I can't talk about Daisy. I mean, the thought of her having that beautiful little baby girl... she ripped that beautiful little girl out of her home. I mean, I just think of Lucy and how confused she must be and how-- how--how lost she must feel, and then I want to see her. I want to go-- I want to see her and make it right, and I just--I want to hold her, but I'm afraid to see Daisy, that--I'm afraid to see her.
Nick: I know. I know. I know.
Phyllis: I'm afraid that I'm gonna lose my mind on her!
Nick: You can't do that. You're right.
Phyllis: I can't--I'm like-- I'm going crazy over this.  Sobs 
Phyllis:  Sobs 
Nick: Come on.
Phyllis:  Sniffles   Sighs   Sniffles 
Neil: Yeah. Oh. You know, yeah...  Speaking indistinctly 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sofia: You should know... I told Neil that we-- that you didn't fire me, that we've been faking our fight.
Tucker: About that-- I told Katherine the truth, too.
Sofia: Oh, thank God. Now we don't have to keep up the charade.
Tucker: Well, looks like you and Neil are already back on track.
Neil: Yeah, no thanks to you.
Devon: I gotta go. All right.
Neil: Thank you so much.
Tucker: Ah, perfect timing.
Neil: Well...
Ashley: You really are going all out.
Devon: Oh, yeah, well...
Neil: Very nice.
Tucker: Well...
Devon: Thank you.
Tucker: I would like to make a toast.
Sofia: Great.
Ashley: Okay.
Tucker: To Devon.
Sofia: Mm.
Tucker: I am so proud of you. I can't imagine how proud this man is of you...
Sofia:  Chuckles 
Tucker: 'Cause he raised you, helped make you who you are today-- an incredibly decent, awesomely talented, overly generous...
Devon: Yeah, okay.
Neil: Right?
Tucker: So here's to your golden-- no, let's make that your platinum future.
Sofia: Yes, mm-hmm.
Tucker: To Devon.
Neil: To Devon.
Ashley: To Devon.
Roxanne: To Devon.  Glasses clinking 
Neil: My man.
Devon: Thank you. All right. Hang on, hang on. It's my turn, though. It's my turn. Um, I know you all are getting a kick out of giving me a hard time for laying down the cash tonight, but, uh, I just want you to know, I'm not doing it to impress you. You guys-- all of you-- you stuck by me. You believed that, uh, a kid with hearing problems could be successful in the music business, and, uh, when I was faced with surgery, you guys were right there through it all. So, uh, this is to you. This is all to you. Thank you.
Ashley: That's sweet.
Sofia: Oh, Sweetheart.
 Glasses clinking 
Ashley: Cheers.
Sofia: Cheers.
Roxanne: Let's order!
Ashley: All right.
Neil: You know, if you'll excuse me, I forgot, I have to make a very important business call.
Sofia: Sure.
Neil: Excuse me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: So tell me, how does a woman who has no obvious access to capital outbid all competitors to purchase a multimillion-dollar cosmetics firm?
Genevieve: Well...  Laughs  You obviously believe that you have the answer, so don't let me deprive you of telling me.
Victor: Your ex-husband.
Genevieve: Oh, wow.  Laughs  If that weren't so laughable, I would be insulted.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Genevieve: I see what you're doing here. You're looking for a way to renege on our deal.
Victor: No. I'm just trying to keep the S.E.C. out of my business and my business out of the papers.
Genevieve: What are you afraid of? You already have Beauty of Nature.
Victor: And if I lose it, rest assured... I would do anything to get it back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Indistinct conversations 
Ashley:  Sighs  Just who I did not want to see. Are you kidding me? Did she just motion for you to come over there? I'm gonna go talk to her.
Tucker: No, no, no, no, no.
Ashley: Tucker, are you kidding?
Tucker: I'll--I'll talk to her. It's--its okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Telephone rings 
Harmony: Chancellor residence.
Neil: Harmony?
Harmony: Neil?
Neil: I thought you were at work.
Harmony: They didn't need me. Uh, uh, uh, were you calling to talk to Katherine?
Neil: Yeah, yeah, I am. Uh, is she in?
Harmony: No, she's not. I'm sorry.
Neil: Well, could you ask her to call me?
Harmony: Are you at home?
Neil: No, uh, we're still out.  Sighs  You didn't have to back out, you know, just because Sofia showed up.
Harmony: That's not why I decided--
Neil: That's bull, and we both know that. If you keep bailing on Devon, you're cheating him out of being with you.
Harmony: Is Devon the only one you're worried about?
Neil: We cleared all this up.
Harmony: Yeah, well, who's full of it now? Listen, I'm gonna tell you something-- until you decide to be real with me, don't bother me anymore.
 Slams receiver down 
Kay: Harmony? Who was that on the phone?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Did you speak to my contact at the S.E.C.?
Michael: Oh, uh, no, not yet.
Victor: Why the hell not? That's why this happened.
Michael: What happened?
Victor: The S.E.C. is now investigating it, okay? For heaven's sake, I asked you to make that call. Why the hell didn't you?
Michael:  Sighs  Sometimes you move too quickly on these things, and it raises a red flag.
Victor:  Sighs  Listen, I asked you to do this, so please, in the future, do as I ask, okay? Now we have to go higher up, to someone else in the S.E.C. This is a commissioner that I know, and he owes me a favor, okay? Please make that call. We gotta make sure that I don't lose the company because of the S.E.C. investigation, all right? Make sure that you do it today.
Michael: All right, I'll take care of it.
Victor: Please do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Man: Lauren Fenmore?
Lauren: Yes.
Man: Did you point a gun at Daisy Carter earlier today?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Genevieve: Your wife isn't upset that you're over here talking to me, is she?
Tucker: What do you want, Genevieve?
Genevieve: I have a proposition for you.
Tucker: I'm not interested.
Genevieve: A business proposition, regarding Beauty of Nature.
Tucker: You sold it to Victor.
Genevieve: Yes, but you could profit from that sale.
Tucker: How?
Genevieve: I think that Victor might be trying to get the S.E.C. to investigate my purchase of the company, and I may need to prove that the money that I used to buy it wasn't...
Tucker: Ill-gotten gains.
Genevieve: I need you to say that you loaned it to me.
Tucker: Listen. I was working with the S.E.C. to trap Adam when he sold Beauty of Nature. Now if I say I gave you the money to make your purchase, they'll be all over me.
Genevieve: Not if you didn't know what it was for.
Tucker: And what do I get in exchange for lying to the feds?
Genevieve: A percentage of the sale of Beauty of Nature-- a generous percentage.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victor: Listen, I'm very sorry about what happened to Lucy, and I wish I could have helped.
Phyllis: You asked your dad to help?
Nick: Yeah, Dad's got a lot of connections with judges. I thought he might be able to put in a good word for Daniel.
Victor: I would have done that, had I known sooner, okay? So I understand it's gonna be revisited by the courts in six months?
Phyllis: Yeah.
Victor: When that is the case, you call me and tell me, all right? I will do anything I can do to help, all right?
Phyllis: Thank you.
Victor: Okay. Anyway, I'll leave the two of you alone. Yeah, Son?
Nick: Thanks for stopping by, Dad.
Victor: I understand what it means to fight for family, okay?
Phyllis: You asked your dad to help me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Avery: Oh, excuse me.
Michael: Oh, a large coffee, cream, four sugars, please.
Avery: I'd get you one, but I don't work here.
Michael:  Chuckles  Sorry, sorry. Got a lot on my mind. Johnny Abbott adoption, I've gotta make this call to the S.E.C., and I am trying to cram it all in because-- wait for it-- I'm going with Lauren to pick up Fenmore.
Avery: Oh! I'm glad to hear that. I know how much you want him home.
Michael: Yeah, so... how are things on your front?
Avery:  Exhales slowly  Well, I went to see my sister this morning.  Sighs  It's like all the progress we've made since my dad died-- it's like it never happened.
Michael: You know your sister.
Avery: You warned me. You warned me what would happen if I got Daisy released from prison.
Michael: There's no use going over that now.
Avery: Well, I can't stop going over it, Michael. I've hurt a lot of people. Lucy... and Daniel and Phyllis. You know, I wouldn't admit this, but I came to town to make things right with my sister. Instead, I think I've lost her forever.
Avery: I'm sorry.
Michael: Well... uh, I am expert at picking up the pieces of other people's lives.
Avery: Well, it's nice to have someone to talk to. Originally, I thought that person would be Phyllis.
Michael: I'll talk to her if you want.
Avery: Really? Put yourself in that line of fire?  Laughs 
Michael: No, no, I know, that's not what--
Avery: You are a good friend.
Michael: I know what it's like to try to help family...
Avery: Ohh.
Michael: And things go wrong.
Avery: Michael, I let them down-- all of them.
Michael: We're lawyers. We're not gods. I mean, not-- you know, we're god- adjacent, but not all-caps gods. I mean, demigods, small gods.
Avery: Okay. Okay, I got it. Well, you may not be a god, but you're a good man and you're a good friend.  Laughs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: She has a permit for that.
Man: Doesn't mean you can point it at someone.
Jill: Even if someone is threatening you?
Lauren: And Daisy was. That is why I got the gun-- to protect myself.
Man: Bring it up in court.
Lauren: Court?
Man: You're under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon.
Jill: Oh, my God.
Lauren:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: I know how worried you were when Lucy went missing, and I thought Dad could push things into Daniel's favor.
Phyllis: But you don't do that. You don't--you don't... work the system. You-- you went out of your comfort zone for me.
Nick: Sorry it didn't work.
Phyllis: Thank you. So I took a hit, right? I just, you know, I get up and I fight again, right?
Nick: Daisy has no idea what she's up against.
 Doorbell rings 
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Kay: Well, was that phone call for me?
Harmony: Uh, it--it was Neil. He was calling about work.
Kay: Oh, I-- it sounded as though the two of you were quarreling.
Harmony: Just talking about Devon. You know, he's putting a new song out, and it's gonna be a mad hit, just like the others.
Kay: Mm-hmm. Well, you didn't sound too happy about it on the phone.
Harmony: Oh, Katherine, Neil is just pissed because I wasn't able to go out and celebrate with all of them. That's all.
Kay: Yeah, well, why couldn't you?
Harmony: I had to work.
Kay: And yet, you're here.  Chuckles  Um, that's why Neil's so upset, right?
Harmony: I don't know. I, you know, I mean, the man just shouldn't be all up in my business.
Kay: All right, young lady, what is really going on between you and Neil?
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Roxanne:  Laughs 
Devon: All right, Guys, I need help--romantic places to take Roxanne here. Top five.
Neil:  Clears throat  Top five. Um, let's see here--
Devon: Yeah, somewhere you'd take your lady.
Neil: Hmm. Wow.
Roxanne: What about-- no, look, look, nothing-- nothing too expensive.
Devon: No, don't listen to her.
Ashley: Oh, I really-- I love Chicago. There's great hotels on the lake and there's so much to do in the city-- unless you want something more exotic.
Roxanne: Yes! Ooh, like the Caribbean.
Devon: Oh, that'd be nice.
Ashley: So, Neil, what was that place you told me about, on St. John's?
Sofia: Neil.
Neil: Hmm?
Sofia: She's talking to you.
Neil: Hey, I'm sorry. Um, I-I was just thinking about my phone call. I need-- you know, I-- there's something that I have to take care of. I'm terribly sorry. I gotta--
Sofia: Now? You have to go?
Neil: Yeah, r-right now. Um, I'll see you at home, okay? Mm. I am so sorry, Kiddo.
Devon: You all right?
Neil: Thanks, yeah, everything's good.
Roxanne: Bye.
Neil: Bye.
Sofia: Neil.
Neil: Yeah?
Sofia: Your phone.
Neil: Oh, thanks.
Roxanne: Have I told you lately that you're awesome?
Devon: Not within the last hour.
Roxanne: Well, I don't want to put your head too far in the clouds, you know? You might forget about me.
Devon: That's not gonna happen.
Sofia: Ohh.  Laughs 
Devon:  Laughs 
Roxanne:  Laughs 
Sofia: Ashley said we could just go ahead and go.
Devon: Oh, really? Okay.
Roxanne: Oh, okay.
Devon: All right. Hey, are you all right? You've been a little quiet.
Sofia:  Laughs  No, I am fine. It was a great party. I couldn't be happier for you.
Devon: Oh, thank you. I have to admit, it-- it feels really--really good, riding high like this.
Sofia: Well, Honey, enjoy it, all of it-- the good times, the, uh, complicated ones.
Devon:  Chuckles 
Sofia: That's all you have, really.
Roxanne: Hmm. Girl, that sounds like a song.
Devon: It does sound like a song. Can I steal it?
Sofia: Of course. My contribution to your success.
Devon: Oh, thank you.  Laughs 
Sofia: Have fun, you two.
Devon: We'll see you.
Roxanne: Night.
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Harmony: Katherine, I-it's just that Neil and I are having this little issue of seeing eye to eye on some things. That's all.
Kay: Uh-huh, ""Things,"" just things... concerning Devon.
Harmony: Y-you know, we--we just come from different places. I mean, you know, I-I-I've been tryin' to fluff up and everything, but, you know, I'm--I'm-- I'm from the street. I mean, Neil is--suit.
Kay: Not always such a bad thing.
Harmony: Yeah, but it can make for some wicked fireworks.
Kay: Oh, yes, but fireworks can be so exciting... sometimes dangerous.
 Doorbell rings 
Harmony: Uh, I'll--I'll get that.
Kay: Well, um... thank you.
Harmony: Hey. So what--
Neil: We need to talk.
Harmony: Neil!
Neil: Katherine.
Kay: Hello, Neil. I take it you're not here to see me.
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Genevieve: So are you willing to take a risk?
Tucker: Be your silent partner. Yeah, I'll do it.
Genevieve:  Chuckles  Feels good, doesn't it? Living life on the edge.
Ashley: What is going on?
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Nick: Whoa, whoa. What--what do you want?
Daisy: I need to find Daniel. I've been calling him, and he won't pick up.
Phyllis: Is everything okay with Lucy?
Daisy: No, she's fine. I just--I need to see him. He's the only one I can talk to.
Nick: About what?
Daisy: Lauren pulled a gun on me.
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Michael: You okay?
Avery: Yes! Yes, I am. Let me do something nice for you. What do you need? Um, go over the Abbott adoption papers, or make the call to the S.E.C.?
Michael: Uh, ooh, the S.E.C. call. Yeah, I gotta do that. I'm gonna do that now. Yes, Ma'am. Thank you.
 Cell phone rings 
Michael: Mm, oh, sorry. Michael.
Jill: Michael, its Jill.
Michael: Yeah, Jill, you know what? I'm kind of busy right now. If you would just, um...
Jill: Stop. Lauren's been arrested.
Michael: What?
Jill: She pulled a gun on Daisy.
Michael: Damn it! Y-yeah. Okay. Thank you.
Avery: What happened?
Michael: Lauren's been arrested.
Avery: What?
Michael: I have to get down to the police station right now.
Avery: I'll come with you.
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Victor: Why the hell aren't you picking up, Michael? Did you call the S.E.C. commissioner, as I asked? Please call me back as soon as possible.
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Jill: Michael's gonna meet us at the station. Everything's gonna be okay.
Lauren:  Sniffles 
[NEXT_ON]
Tucker: Sofia and I never had a falling-out. It was all a ploy.
Neil: That kiss-- it meant something to me, too.
Michael: You lost control today.
Lauren: It's like something snapped.","At Fenmore's, Lauren and Michael discuss the fact that Fen is safe in Canada, but Michael insists that they bring him home so they can protect him here. Jill walks in and interrupts. Phyllis is upset that Daisy got custody of Lucy. Avery comes in and Phyllis lashes out at her for getting Daisy out of jail. Victor and Genevieve have a meeting over the sale of Beauty of Nature. Lauren insists that Daisy will never be able to hurt her again when who should walk in but Daisy herself. Lauren refuses to sell anything to her, but Daisy begins to talk about Fen and how good he must look in Fenmore's clothing. Lauren becomes angry and going back in the office brings out a pistol and aims it right at Daisy. At the recording studio, Devon challenges Tucker, Ashley, Neil and Sofia to a dance competition. Frightened by Lauren, Daisy leaves Fenmore's. Avery becomes upset over Phyllis' actions toward her. Genevieve is quite concerned over the depths that Victor would go to to get exactly what he wants. Sofia, Neil, Tucker, Ashley, Devon, and Roxie go out to eat, but Neil sneaks away from the table to make a phone call to Harmony. Later, Sofia checks his phone to see exactly who he called. Michael and Avery meet at Crimson Lights and tell each other their troubles. Lauren and Jill are questioned by the police about what happened between them and Daisy.",summ_screen
"Jack: Good morning.
Amber: Good morning.
Sharon: Hello.
Daniel: Apparently things are already a little crazy around here.
Sharon:  Sighs 
Jack: Oh?
Amber: Here you go, for you and for you.
Sharon: Oh, thank you.
Jack: Thank you.
Sharon: Oh, this is about our web site registration. That's really Phyllis' territory.
Jack: You want me to talk to her?
Sharon: No, let me. Every time I say yes, she says no.
Phyllis: Hello.
Amber: Good morning.
Phyllis: Hey.
Amber: You guys look happy.
Nick: Hey.
Phyllis: Yes, it's our first anniversary.
Amber: Oh!
Daniel: Oh, I totally-- congratulations.
Phyllis: Yeah.
Nick: Thank you.
Amber: Yeah. Congratulations. Here, this is for you.
Nick: All right.
Sharon: Should we get them something?
Jack: What is the appropriate gift for an ex-wife who marries your ex-husband?
Phyllis: What's this?
Nick: Well, that's, uh, looks like a piece of paper with words on it. And you run a magazine?
Phyllis: ""I'm the gift that's given today. I can fold, tear and cover it with care, be big, small, or hang on a wall. Find where I am and this much is true a present awaits if you solve this clue.""
Nick: Well, that there sounds like a treasure hunt.
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Victor: And finally, interim performance evaluations are due at the end of day tomorrow to human resources, all right? That'll be all, thank you. Adam and Victoria, would you kindly stay for a moment?
Victor: I have reviewed the acquisition proposal for Green Clean.
Adam: Now I know you didn't wanna discuss this until Victoria took a look at it, but, uh, we talked about this. The dossier's on your desk. But the benefits of this company coming under the Newman umbrella are pretty obvious.
Victor: I agree.
Victoria: I don't. You did your homework. I did mine, as well. The company may be green, but there are a lot of gray areas in the latest stockholder report. I'm sorry that you missed that, Adam.
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Jill: Cane? I didn't expect you to be here today.
Cane: Darlinger account.
Jill: Honey, somebody else can handle that account if you wanna be with Lily.
Cane:  Scoffs  she, uh... she spent the night at her dad's, and I haven't heard from her yet, so...
Jill: You haven't heard? I am so sorry. Listen to me, just give her time, okay? Do not take this personally. She's in denial.
Cane: Mom, it kills me I just can't fix this.
Jill: I know, Baby, I know. You need time, too.
Jill: All right then... uh, Felicia Forrester called and they want Lily back in L.A. for another shoot.
Cane: No, no, no, no, no, she can't do that. Send someone else.
Jill: Yeah, but they have a relationship with her already.
Cane: Well, that's gonna be up to Lily then, isn't it?
Jill: Do you think she's gonna wanna continue modeling?
Lily: Absolutely. Chloe called and I'm ready to work. What do you think of my outfit?
Cane: Hey, I think you look beautiful.
Lily: Thanks.
Cane: You know, I was saying to Mum that we can send another model if you want.
Jill: You are entitled to some time off.
Lily: Well, the doctor said I can resume normal activities and that means work. So just tell me when and where.
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Gloria: Ah, good morning, excuse me.
Man: Good morning.
Gloria: I just knocked on Jeffrey Bardwell's door, my husband, and a complete stranger answered.
Man: Mr. Bardwell checked out last night.
Gloria: Oh, really? Did he leave a forwarding address or a message for me or maybe you could tell me... where did he go?
Man: That's all I know, Mrs. Bardwell.
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Esther: Mr. Wallingford to see you, Mrs. C. at least he says he's Mr. Wallingford.
Kay: John has not come back from the dead, Esther.
Alistair: Greetings, Mrs. Chancellor. Is your daughter in?
Kay: Uh, she's at the office. You can see her there.
Alistair: Oh. Unfortunately, I've been told to stay away.
Esther: Why?
Alistair: People mistaking me for this ghost.
Esther: It's uncanny.
Kay: Esther, Dear, would you please bring us two cups of coffee?
Jeff: Um, make it three. Black, no sugar. Lovely morning, isn't it?
Kay: Uh, Jeffrey?
Alistair: Great Caesar's ghost! What is this vile man doing here?
Jeff: Your daughter invited me to stay. Esther, what about that coffee? Oh, yeah, and, um, some fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Kay: Uh, Jeffrey, why don't you get your own breakfast? But, Esther, Dear, would you please escort our guest into the kitchen?
Alistair:  Chuckles  oh, it was a dark and stormy night when events took a delightful turn.
Kay: How so?
Alistair: Well, now, if Bardwell is keeping Jill's bed warm...
Kay: Oh, dear God in heaven. I mean, that--that's the most ridiculous thought.
Alistair: Well, then, fair Gloria needs my solace. My dear Mrs. Chancellor, do you believe that true love awaits everyone?
Kay: Well, yes, actually, I-I do. I certainly do. Here's mine. That's, um, my darling late husband Phillip. It was love at first sight.
Alistair: Mmm. How lovely. And you also believe that John Abbott was the true love of Gloria's life?
Kay: Well, she would certainly say so, yes. But it's very sad. Most often, love stories never end the way we want them.
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Daniel: Oh, all right. Well, we all pitched in and got you guys something.
Amber:  Laughs 
Phyllis: Oh.
Nick: Hey, look at that.
Amber: Uh, you gotta make a wish.
Phyllis: Okay. Both of us, right?
Nick: You take this one.
Phyllis: Just me?
Nick: Yeah. Go ahead.
Phyllis: Okay. Um...
Nick: Yay!
Daniel: All right.
Sharon: Terrific.
Nick: Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Did you find the treasure yet?
Phyllis: No, not yet. Any hints?
Nick: I gotta get back to work.
Sharon: Hey, remember, um, remember that treasure hunt you sent me on? You sent me all over town.
Jack: On that happy memory, I better leave, though. Uh, I flew Rothman in from Atlanta to discuss newsstand placement.
Sharon: Okay.
Jack: I'm meeting him at the club.
Sharon: Okay, I'll see you later.
Jack: All right, Baby.
Phyllis: Oh! Ah, found it!
Amber: Oh!
Nick: All right.
Phyllis: Yes.
Amber: Come on, open it.
Phyllis: Okay, okay. Let's see... um, ""Remember our wedding night?""
Daniel: Ooh!
Amber: Ooh!
Phyllis: Yeah. Do--do I wanna open this in front of them?
Nick: Yeah.
Phyllis: Yeah, you sure?
Nick: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's good.
Phyllis: Ah, it's good. Let's see.
Daniel: Cute.
Phyllis: It's cute.
Nick: Yeah.
Phyllis: That's--that's-- that's what you wanna remember about our wedding night? That I was stuck in jail?
Nick: Hey, it--it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And it'll never happen again.
Phyllis: Oh, definitely not. Definitely not.
Nick: And there's more.
Phyllis: ""I'm always moving but I never depart. Find this for a gift and a clue a la carte.""
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Victor: This is very good work. Very good work indeed. But it will not be part of Beauty of Nature. I approve the deal.
Victoria: Dad, don't rush into this. You never chase a trend. Green is--is the new black. The market is completely flooded.
Adam: With our resources, we can eliminate redundancies and trim staff. Bottom line-- higher profit margins.
Victoria: You didn't read my footnote on page eight. I built it into my analysis. The company is still a money loser in the first five years.
Victor: I appreciate both of your opinions. Uh, Adam, would you give me some time alone with Victoria?
Victor: My sweetheart, I don't wanna embarrass you in front of Adam, but my decision is final.
Victoria: Before my accident, Dad, before Adam arrived, you would've let me make this decision.
Victor: Sweetheart, you are so wrong. I value your opinion.
Victoria: Don't patronize me, Dad. You value Adam's more.
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Kay: Oh, I'm so glad you came. How are you?
Amber: I-I'm good. I missed you.
Kay: Ah.
Amber: Things at ""R.S."" they're good, but crazed.
Kay: Oh.
Amber: I heard the news about Cane and Lily. That she's having a baby.
Kay: Oh, Amber--
Amber: You know what? First it threw me, but you know, Daniel and I, we talked about it and now I'm good. And I think they're gonna be good parents.
Kay: Amber, Amber, Amber, Lily lost the baby.
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Lily: Oh.
Karen: Hey, Lily, how are you?
Lily: Um, I'm fine.
Karen: I bet you're sick of that question, huh? Are you also sick of people asking you what they can do to help?
Lily: Um, I just wanna say that I'm really sorry that it messed up your relationship with my dad.
Karen: No. No, Lily, it didn't.
Lily: Yes, it did. My dad denied it, too, but I got pregnant and you moved out.
Karen: No, no, no, you can't--you can't blame it on that. You know, your dad and I just realized that we're not ready to live together, that's all.
Lily: Well, to be honest with you, I think that you're really good for him. And I think that he's good for you, too, so I really hope it works out.
Karen: Thank you. And look, if there's anything I can do for you, I mean, find a support group or just listen...
Lily: Okay, thanks.
Karen: All right? All right, see ya.
Lily: Bye. Hey, Dad.
Neil: Hey, Sweetheart, great to see you here. You look beautiful. Why don't you sit down?
Lily: Yeah, you mean, out of the apartment? Yeah, I feel better, but I'll feel even better when I get back to work.
Neil: Oh, don't rush it, all right? Just take your time.
Lily: Well, there's no reason I can't, you know, just pick up where I left off.
Neil: Honey, I know what it's like to suffer a terrible loss. You know, after your mother died, I tried to--I tried to pick up where I left off. And I couldn't. It was impossible because you know why? I needed some time. You know what they say? Time heals everything. Lily, its okay to grieve. I saw how much you were grieving last night.
Lily: Dad, I was just upset last night. You know, that's hormones.
Neil: Hormones? Okay, Kid, this is me. Okay, remember me? Your dad? You can't kid a kidder. What are you talking about?
Lily: Okay, Dad, I really-- I love talking with you, but, um, there's a million things I have to get done before I go to L.A. don't worry, okay? Everything is fine. Bye.
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Alistair: Oh, Gloria.
Gloria: Good morning, Alistair.
Alistair: My dear, you treat adversity as if it was an impostor and I salute you. But fear not, I will allow no one to besmirch your name.
Gloria: What on earth are you talking about?
Alistair: Mr. Bardwell, of course. He's living with Jill.
Gloria: Jeffrey did not move in with Jill. I'm sure you misunderstood, Alistair.
Alistair: Gloria, I saw it with my own eyes. I was visiting Katherine, he descended the stairs, dressed rather inappropriately I may say, and announced for the world to hear that he was Jill's guest.
Gloria:  Sighs 
Alistair: You know, it is quite clear to me now why I have come to Genoa City. It had nothing to do with haunting. I am supposed to be here to offer you solace when your time of need is there. Do you think?
Gloria: I think that son of a bitch isn't gonna get away with this.
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Kay: That's, uh, Phillip, my second husband.
Amber: He's handsome.
Kay: Mm. Yes. It would've been our, uh, 47th anniversary.
Amber: Okay, now that's amazing.
Kay: If he had lived. If we'd still been married. Oh, life is so full of ""Ifs.""
Amber: How'd you two meet?
Kay: Uh, he was my, uh, husband Gary was his college friend, so we became friends.
Amber: How'd you go from friendship to wedded bliss?
Kay: Hmm, after Gary died, um, we saw a great deal of each other. He would escort me to various social functions and charity balls and such.
Amber: Huh. And you guys-- just buds then, too?
Kay: Until one very boring dinner party and he passed me this note that said, um, meet me under-- there was this big old oak tree out by the lake. Anyway, when I arrived, there he was. He had prepared a picnic supper by candlelight.
Amber: That's so romantic.
Kay: That's-- that's when he first kissed me. God, I fell in love.
Amber: Did he?
Kay: I'd like to think so, yes.
Amber: Do you think that two people can stay together for years and years and years and still love each other?
Kay: Yes, I do. I really do. I mean, it's, um, not the same way they loved each other in the beginning. Because everything was so new and exciting, but only with, you know, the depth that-- with the depth that time can bring.
Amber: You still miss him?
Kay: Every day.
Amber: I want that so bad. But it's--
Kay: But it scares you? I mean, to really commit to Daniel?
Amber: You know, my--my mom, when I was a kid, she either had a new boyfriend or no boyfriend. You know, she'd meet a guy and she'd be like, ""Bam!"" You know, and all of a sudden they were together and she thought it was forever. And although my mother's forevers usually lasted about a week, and then she'd spend the other three weeks crying in her beer, so I figure why try?
Kay: Do you know something? You never know if you don't take a chance.
Amber: Yeah. But if you take the chance, then you take the risk of getting your heart broken.
Kay: All right, you listen to me now. Listen to me. When you get old-- when you get old, you want to be able to say, ""I have lived well, lived life to its fullest."" No ifs, no what could've beens. Risk be damned, come on, Amber. Just let yourself love, let yourself love completely. That's what you have to do.
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Phyllis: So how are things going with you and Amber?
Daniel: Oh, they're good. You know, drama's all over.
Phyllis: Mmm. Yeah, I saw that show you two were putting on the other day.
Daniel: Yes, and I apologize. It will never happen in the office again.
Phyllis: As long as you're having fun and you're happy. You're happy, right?
Daniel: Yes.
Phyllis: Are you happy?
Daniel: Yes, right. I'm happy.
Phyllis: Yeah, good. Good. You know, 'cause relationships have a lot of ups and downs, you know? And--oh! That's what it is! It's the elevator!
Daniel: What's the elevator?
Phyllis: Ah! Ah! The elevator! Thank you! Aha! I'm very smart, very, very smart. Very smart. Let's see. ""So you'll always know where to find me."" Did you wrap this?
Nick: Yes.
Phyllis: That's very good.
Nick: Or at least I paid somebody money to do it for me.
Phyllis: Okay... aha!
Nick: That's a G.P.S. device. I promise you that I will always take it with me whenever I board a plane.
Phyllis: I wish you'd had it with you before you boarded the Newman jet.
Nick: Me, too.
Phyllis: Me, too. I didn't think that we'd have a lot of anniversaries, so...
Nick: Are you kidding me? Seriously, are you kidding? We're gonna have like a hundred. But this is a reminder that I am always gonna find my way back to you.
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Jack: The ball is in your court, Jason.
Jason: We do lots of airline shops, outdoor newsstands. Space is limited. Who am I supposed to drop?
Jack: Find room for us. We're quality. Quality is always gonna find a market.
Jason: The quality that impresses me is your partnership with Victor Newman. Now, he's a big fish. Why are you not spelling that out publicly?
Jack: He is not my partner, Nick Newman is.
Jason: Who's that? The old man's son?
Jack: Yes. Victor Newman is yesterday. Nicholas Newman is tomorrow. Whose star do you wanna be hitched to?
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Victoria: You feeling proud of yourself?
Adam: Victoria, this is gonna be a great addition to Newman's portfolio.
Victoria: That is such a load. You're walking around here like you won some kind of a contest or something.
Adam: You tried to set me up and failed. That's gotta hurt.
Victoria: Dad feels guilty about ignoring you when you were a little boy, so he's bending over backwards to make it up to you. Does it make you feel more loved when he burns good money on your vanity project?
Adam: You know what your problem is, Victoria? You can't handle competition.
Victoria: Oh, I have outlasted far better than you.
Adam:  Laughs  who? Your brother? Yeah, right. That guy's not in your league. I, on the other hand, am quite a different story.
Victoria: I can't wait to see you fall from grace. And trust me, you will.
Neil: Oh. I'm interrupting. I'll--I'll come back.
Adam: No, no need. We're done.
Neil: Whew-ee! What's going on? Family squabble?
Victoria: No, more like a war. What is your opinion of him?
Neil: That guy? Adam? Um, he's very bright, talented, he brings a lot to the table.
Victoria: Really? Well, then how do you explain the acquisition he just got approved? It's for a natural cleaning products company. I can just see the commercials. ""Oh, goodie! Now my toilet bowl cleaner and my perfume match!""
Neil: Your dad will hold him to the same standard he holds everyone else. Make money or else.
Adam: I gotta thank you again, Sir, for approving this new deal.
Victor: Adam, I think it was the right decision.
Adam: Well, Victoria disagrees.
Victor: Mm-hmm. You make it a success, I promise you she'll come around. If it fails, however, you have both of us to answer to.
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Phyllis: ""Take me and she'll go crazy."" What makes me crazy if it's missing? Ah! My laptop! Oh! It makes me crazy if somebody takes my chair. Aha! Yes!
Phyllis: ""A little forget you not."" Okay.
Nick: Press play.
Nick's voice: No matter how warm it is, her toes are freezing when we get into bed. She can kick my butt at ""Alien World Domination."" When she reads Summer a good night story and she's wearing sweats and no makeup, she looks like the most beautiful--
 Recording stops 
Nick: That's a little list I've been, you know, keeping of all the things I love about you. That's so I'll never, ever, ever forget.
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Jack: Hey, I thought I heard someone come in earlier. Wow. I'm gonna come home early more often. Hey, what's going on?
Sharon: I'm just glad you're home.
Jack: And?
Sharon: I just had to get out of the office because I couldn't take anymore of the anniversary show.
Jack: I'm sorry I left you there alone.
Sharon: You know, it just-- it bothers me that it bothers me. Because I'm happy, you know? I'm happy with my life. I'm happy with you. It just... the whole thing just reminded me of what happened back then.
Jack: That their happiness came at our expense?
Sharon: You know, they really shouldn't call it an ""Affair."" I mean, an affair? That's--that's a happy thing. That's something you-- you cater and you buy a new dress for. This was two people running around cheating after the worst thing possible had happened.
Jack: I've been thinking about Cassie a lot lately.
Sharon: It's been almost three years. Three years. And what did Nick do? Did he turn to me? No, he--he turned to another woman. And... I just have no idea why that still bothers me so much. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I'm getting maudlin.
Jack: No, no, no, no, no, don't do that. Don't do that. Don't you ever apologize for honest emotions, okay? Not with me.
Sharon: I'll try not to.
Jack: You know, whenever I think about their affair-- and it's not very often these days-- it still bugs the hell out of me, too.
Sharon: And what do you do about it?
Jack: You know the song, ""Bless the Broken Road""? I just love where mine led me.
Jack: Hey, what do you say I call the office? We're not going back in there. We'll stay home, take it easy. We'll go out to dinner tonight and celebrate each other.
Sharon: I love you.
Jack: And that makes me the happiest man in the world.
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Daniel: Hey, um, how's Mrs. Chancellor?
Amber: I wish she was my grandma.
Daniel: Hmm.
Amber: She, uh, she actually had some sad news, though.
Daniel: What's the sad news?
Amber: Lily lost her baby.
Daniel: No.
Amber: Yeah. I-I feel terrible.
Daniel: Yeah. Yeah, me, too. Um, should I call her? I mean, what's the right thing to do here?
Amber: Uh, you know, I-I think it'd be easy for her if we just don't say anything at all.
Daniel: You're probably right.
Amber: Yeah.
Daniel: I mean, if she wants to tell people, she'll let us know, right?
Amber: Yeah, and she's got a lot of people to help her through it, so...
Daniel: That's a good thing. That's a good thing.
Amber: Yeah.
Daniel: Um, okay, well, I should probably go catalog these proofs. Um, dinner tonight?
Amber: Sure.
Daniel: Okay.
Amber: Wait, wait, wait. Um, one more little thing. Uh, you know my universal remote? I still can't figure it out.
Daniel: Amber, I show you how to use that thing every time I'm over.
Amber: I know, but then you leave and it just, like, flies out of my brain.
Daniel: Look, I will write down some instructions for you.
Amber: Oh, yeah, your handwriting, it's...
Daniel: Okay, I'll print it out on the computer.
Amber: I'm not gonna be able to figure it out. Just, you know, it's better if you do it.
Daniel: I'm not there all the time to do it for you.
Amber: See, that's a problem. 'Cause I need my late night infomercial fix, like, um, every night.
Daniel: Oh.
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Lily: Um, I will have the green salad with no dressing and then a water with lemon. Thank you.
Cane: I'm gonna need a little more time, thanks. Um... a little protein wouldn't hurt.
Lily: Well, not being able to fit into the gowns at the photo shoot will.
Cane: You know, you don't have to do this one. Why don't you take the time off?
Lily: Cane, I think it's really sweet that you're concerned, but I've never felt better.
Cane: Sweetheart, we just lost a baby.
Lily: It wasn't even a baby yet.
Cane: Yeah, but it was to us. And I just-- I just don't think it's healthy pretending that there's no pain there.
Lily: Listen, I don't wanna talk about it. Okay, why doesn't anybody understand that? Talking doesn't make me feel better. It makes me feel worse.
 Cell phone ringing 
Lily: Hello? Ms. Forrester, hi. Yeah, I'm really glad that everything worked out, too. Okay, I'll just get the schedule from Chloe then. Yeah, yeah, I'm really looking forward to it, too. Thanks.
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Karen: You know, I saw Lily today. She looks better than yesterday.
Neil: Yeah. Yeah, maybe. Although, I doubt she would open up to you.
Karen: Neil, I do care about her.
Neil: Yeah, I know. Um. . . remember this? You left this in the, uh, bathroom.
Karen: Thanks.
Neil: Sure.
Victor: Hello, Karen.
Karen: Victor.
Victor: So Adam is making a new acquisition. I'd like you to keep an eye on things.
Neil: Absolutely. You know, I just, uh, I actually just heard about it.
Victor: Mm-M.
Neil: Victor, how do I say this? Um. . . speaking as an executive, you daughter might feel alienated enough to look for opportunities elsewhere.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Neil: Speaking as your friend, I'm gonna be blunt. You might just lose your daughter.
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Kay: Where is Cane?
Jill: He's having lunch with Lily. He's worried about her.
Kay: Well, she needs time.
Jill: Yeah, they both do.
Kay: Next topic. Where's Jeffrey?
Jill: How should I know?
Kay: Well, but now the two of you seem so very, very close.
Jill: We are not very, very close, Katherine.
Kay: I beg to differ. He came downstairs, that would be our stairs, in our home, this morning, in a state of undress.
Jill: He's staying in the guest room, you know?
Kay: Why?
Jill: Because he needs a friend to talk to, okay? Which is very good for us, because we can find out what's going on with Gloria.
Kay: I thought Alistair was on that.
Jill: Oh, Alistair is on that. On the other hand, we can use Jeff for something.
Jill: He's gotta be comfortable, okay? Because the more comfortable he is, the more likely he is to let his guard down. And when he does, we'll be there.
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Jeff: Ah, Esther. Light starch, please. When's lunch?
Esther: I can make a sandwich.
Jeff: You know, I worked up an appetite on the courts. How about small steak very rare?
 Doorbell rings 
 Door opens 
Gloria: Oh, well, hello, Esther. You look very busy.
Esther: Very.
Gloria: Well, I'll just leave the reports on the desk for Jill. I'm sure she'll find-- why, Jeffrey Bardwell, fancy seeing you here.
Jeff: Gloria. How unexpected. What brings you by?
Gloria: Oh, just dropping off some reports for Jill. You look very at home here.
Jeff: Oh, very much so.
Jeff: Must be quite a shock to see me here?
Gloria: Actually, it's really none of my business. But I do hear that Jill's very good at picking up strays.
 Files slam on table 
Jeff: Jill's very good at a lot of things. Glad I traded up.
Gloria: If she is dumb enough to be taken in by you, she deserves everything she gets.
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Jack: Oh, did I tell you? I had a visit from our former co-conspirator last night.
Sharon: Who, Jeffrey? What'd he want?
Jack: He wants us to let Gloria move into the pool house.
Sharon: What for?
Jack: Oh, something about a noble gesture that my father would truly appreciate.
Sharon: Oh. You know, um. . . I-I don't hate Gloria. In fact, in small doses, I end amusing. But the pool house? No.
Jack: Well, that's what I told him.
Sharon: Good. Listen, Noah's practice is gonna end soon. You--you wanna go with me?
Jack: Oh, I would like nothing better, it's just I have to wait here for Rothman.
Sharon: Um, okay. Well, I'll see you tonight then.
Jack: Yeah.
Sharon: Okay.
Jack: Come on, I'll walk you out.
Sharon: Okay.
Jack: Love you.
Jack: Dad? Where are you? Come on. Is this still about Gloria? My God, you can hold a grudge. Where are you? Dad.
Alistair: Uh, forgive the intrusion, but I needed to convey my thanks to--
Jack: Good-bye, Alistair. I got a phone call I'm waiting for.
Alistair: Uh. . .
Jack: Well, Dad, you must've enjoyed that one. Laughing your angel wings off. Fooled by my own chicanery.
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Phyllis: 'I sit on the shoulder of a young man you love. His camera and books I can take, but this gift adds too much weight. ' Hmm. Aha! Yes! I'm very, very good. Ah. Nice. And what do we have now? 'tonight we'll make new memories, starting with dinner for two and the Colonnade room. ' Good. This is great. You know, my one-year-old could draw this.
Nick: Yes, she--she did. You, uh, you want me to interpret its hidden meaning?
Phyllis: Yep. Go ahead.
Nick: So, in like this area, it says, uh, 'To Mom and Dad, what a first year. ' And over here, it's more like, 'I love you more than there are stars in the sky and I always will. '
Phyllis: That's great. Our daughter-- she is an artist and a scholar. Apparently.
Nick: Yes, she is.
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Adam:  Humming  Victoria. Boy, I gotta tell you, acquiring a new company parches your throat.
Victoria: So does eating crow.
Adam:  Laughs 
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Nick: You know, I forgot how amazing life can be if you actually enjoy going into your job.
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Victor: Hello, my sweetheart. Would you like to have dinner tonight?
Victoria: Daddy, I, um, I have to get home to Reed.
Victor: Ah.
Victoria: Why don't you ask Adam? I'm sure he's available.
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Paul: You wanna join me till David gets here?
Nikki: David's busy.
Skye: I raise you $100.
David: So that's $150 to me? I'm on my own tonight.
Nick: There's more.
Phyllis: Hey! Yeah!","Lily refuses to grieve over her loss, Cane becomes angry feeling like Lily is shutting her out. Neil offers Karen a peace offering. Amber and Kay discuss true love and the loss of Cane and Lily's baby. Victor meets with Adam and Victoria at Newman, Victoria once again is out shined by Adam and grows frustrated. Phyllis and Nick have an all day Anniversary celebration, this infuriates Sharon who has a meltdown at the Abbott Mansion. Jeff has moved in with Jill at the Mausoleum and Glo finds out.",summ_screen
"Genevieve: Ethan. I heard about what you did for me, and I just want you to know that I am very grateful.
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Ricky:  Sighs  I wasn't sure I was gonna get the birthday call this year.
Paul: I was thinking about you. I think about you a lot.
Ricky: About how disappointed you are?
Paul:  Sighs  Worried.
Ricky: Well, that's something we have in common.
Paul: What's that?
Ricky: It's why I asked you here, Dad. I need your help. I don't know who else to turn to.
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Kyle: There's nobody home.
Eden: Shh, shh, shh, shh! Victor could be in the study with my brother.
Kyle: Well, let's go see.
Eden: No. Oh, my God.
 Door closes 
Eden:  Quietly  Okay, okay, okay.
Kyle: Y--
Bonnie: Oh, good morning, Mr. Abbott.
Kyle: Hey, Bonnie, good morning.
Bonnie: Would you like some breakfast?
Kyle: No, no, thanks, I'm good.
Bonnie: How are you enjoying living back here at the ranch?
Kyle: Uh, well, so far, it's been, uh... tremendous.
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Billy:  Humming  Whoo!
Delia: Hi, Daddy!
Billy: Hey, Honey. No, wait, no, you can't wear that dress. You're way too cute to see grandma. She'll try to take you, put her in a bag, take her to Australia. No.
Delia: I'm going to a party.
Billy: Ohh.
Chloe: After I get her.
Billy: Okay, well, just hold my hand in case Grandma tries to snatch you.
Chloe: Hey, where's-- where's Reed?
Billy: Uh, a little quality time with his mom. He goes back to J.T. in a couple of days.
Chloe: So listen, Delia understands that she's not allowed to go to the playground. She can't go down the slide, or eat or drink anything that is gonna get on this dress.
Billy: You must be a slave to fashion already, huh?  Singsong voice  Just like your daddy.
Chloe: Yeah, someone's looking very, very fashionable.  Laughing 
Delia:  Laughing 
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Avery: Is there some new development with Daisy and Lucy?
Phyllis: Oh, unh-unh, no, no, no. I-I didn't call you over here for legal advice. Um, I just... I wanted to talk to my sister.
Avery: Well, you weren't so eager to do that the other day.
Phyllis: You know, I had some news that I wanted to share with someone. Um...  Chuckles 
Avery: Oh, wow.
Phyllis: A-and there's more. Nick and I are--are expecting.
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Michael: We had a deal.
Spencer: You discussed a deal with the A.D.A., subject to my approval.
Lauren: But this is a win for you. I'm going to plead guilty.
Spencer: If you get off with a slap on the wrist.
Michael: Anger management classes and probation are a typical, perfectly appropriate sentence for a weapons charge.
Spencer: The charge is now felony assault with intent to do bodily harm.
Lauren: What?
Michael: You're overreaching, yet again.
Spencer:  Chuckles  I have multiple witnesses who saw everything that went down. Here's one now, ready to make her statement.
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Daniel: Can we talk?
Daisy: You know, we could have been talking this whole time if you even bothered to return any of my phone calls.
Daniel: I needed time to think about the situation, um, and I have.
Daisy: Okay. So...
Daniel: Will you marry me?
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Ricky: I got this today. It's, uh...  Sighs  It's from mom.
Paul:  Sighs 
Ricky: You can barely make out what she's saying. Her writing, it's-- well, it's indicative of her mental state. It's all over the place, but what comes out loud and clear is the anger and the blame. Everything that she ever did was someone else's fault. And reading this, it just hit me that... maybe I inherited some of that. I mean, I-I'm not crazy. I'm not--I'm not saying that I'm crazy. I don't...  Laughs  I don't hear voices, Dad. It's just... I just carry around a lot of resentment.
Paul: Toward me, because I wasn't around when you were growing up.
Ricky: I think I used that to justify the things that I've done-- taking those pictures of Heather, destroying her career, writing that story about Aunt Patty.
Paul: To hurt me, because you felt I deserved it?
Ricky: No, no, no. It was never conscious. I never deliberately set out to hurt anybody with my actions...
Paul: Ricky.
Ricky: But I-I know I did, and I don't blame you for pulling away and protecting yourself. But, Dad, I-I need you to know that I'm working on it. I'm gonna find help somewhere. I'll find it. I just need to know that it's not too late for the two of us to start over.
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Jill: If you think I'm testifying against my sister, you're out of your mind.
Spencer: What you're saying is that if you were to tell the truth about what happened in the store that day, it'd be damaging to Lauren?
Michael: No need to answer that.
Jill: Well, I wasn't gonna answer that or any other question, and please feel free to cite me for contempt--of you and this whole process, okay? Because that is the truth and nothing but the truth.
Spencer: No worries, Ms. Fenmore. As I was pointing out to your brother-in- law, there are plenty of other witnesses who will be willing to take the stand.
Lauren: Why are you on this crusade?
Spencer: Should I wait to take action until you gun down Daisy? You may think there's no price to pay even then, but--
Michael: This is about Nikki Newman. She didn't pay your price for killing Diane, and you blame me.
Spencer: Don't confuse the issue.
Jill: Oh, you are the one who's confusing the issue. You couldn't make the case against Nikki, so you're trying to save face by going after my sister.
Spencer: You want to help Lauren? I suggest you make arrangements to run the family business while she's in prison.
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Avery: A baby. Um, that's--that's-- that's wonderful.
Phyllis: Oh.
Avery: That--that's sweet.
Phyllis: Um, anyway, what-- I just called you over 'cause when you said that there was something going on with me--
Avery: Yes, yes!
Phyllis: Yes, remember? Yeah, um, I-I just didn't want to say anything 'cause it was still too early to spread the news.
Avery: Oh, of course. I-I know women don't like to say anything until after the first trimester, right?
Phyllis: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah.
Avery: Yeah. Is Nick happy?
Phyllis: Uh, yes, he's ecstatic.
Avery: Great.
 Cell phone alert chimes 
Avery: Oh, excuse me. Oh.  Sighs 
Phyllis: Oh, okay, um, do you have to go? You have to go.
Avery: I-I do. It's an emergency.
Phyllis: Oh, yeah, no prob-- listen, no problem, no problem. I just, you know, I just wanted to tell you that, so, uh, thanks. Um, anyway, can you just keep it to yourself?
Avery: Oh, my-- of course, yes.
Phyllis: Great. You know, we--we haven't told a lot of people. Daniel doesn't even know.
Avery: Daniel-- is he still out of town?
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Daisy: Who put you up to this? Your mother? Avery? They want you to get close to me so you can spy? You won't catch me being a bad mother. I take good care of our daughter, Daniel.
Daniel: I know that. I know that. I just needed some time to get over everything that happened before.
Daisy: And get over being disgusted by me?
Daniel: How many times have you told me that you've changed, hmm? How many times have you said that, and you know what? I-I-I get it now, and I realize what--what a huge sacrifice you've made for our daughter, and--and I respect that. I respect you, and now I'm trying to do the same thing here. I mean, this is what you wanted, isn't it? Daisy, I want to have a real marriage with you.
Daisy:  Laughs  Okay, now I know you're full of it. You need to go.
Daniel: Can you just listen to me for a second? Can you hear me out?
Daisy: If you can't be honest with me, you need to leave us both alone.
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Cane: So how much did your contact inside the S.E.C. tell you?
Genevieve: Just that you would not cooperate with the investigation.
Cane: Well, I couldn't really tell them that much even if I wanted to, 'cause you--you kept me in the dark on your purchase of Beauty of Nature.
Genevieve: But you didn't know much about your father's dealings, either, and you kept digging until you found enough on him to put him away.
Cane: Are you saying if I kept digging, I would have found something incriminating against you?
Genevieve: No. I am not saying that at all.
Cane: Do you want to tell me how bad this is going to be?
Genevieve: It's really sweet of you to worry about me.
Cane: I have every reason to be worried about you. You've burned your bridge with Jack. Your alliance with Victor is on shaky ground. The S.E.C. will not back down. Have you thought about cutting your losses, unloading Beauty of Nature, just making a fresh start somewhere else?
Genevieve:  Sighs 
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Billy: Thanks, John. That's a little better, right? Yeah? Yeah.
Chloe: You know what? I think, um, I think I'm just gonna take Delia with me to the gala meeting, you know?
Billy: Oh, come on. Mom really wants to see her before she goes.
Chloe: Okay, but you have to promise me that she's going to look exactly like that when I come to pick her up.
Billy: Not a hair out of place.
Chloe: Okay. I'll see you later. Good-bye. Mwah! Be good. Stay clean.
Billy: You, too.
Delia:  Giggles 
Billy:  Chuckles  All right, let's clean--
Delia: Oh!
Billy: Mnh-mnh. Nice. All right. Let's get going. We don't need that.
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Kyle: So what's good?
Eden: Okay, um, well, the cheese Danish.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Eden: Oh, and the apple fritters.
Kyle: The what?
Eden: What, fritter?
Kyle: Fritter? What...  Chuckles  Who had naming rights there? Did the person that invented those just have, like, incredibly low self-esteem?  Laughs  I spent all morning baking these complete wastes of time.  Laughs 
Eden: ""Fritter"" is from ""Fried."" Frictura, actually--Latin.
Kyle: You speak Latin?
Eden: Um, some.
Kyle: Say something naughty for me in Latin.
Eden: Vos es sic leviculus.
Kyle: Ohh, that is so hot.
Billy:  Humming  Oh, hello, Nephew.
Kyle:  Clears throat  Hi.
Billy: Hi, how's it going?
Kyle: It's going good.
Billy: Yeah.
Eden: I'm just gonna, um, yeah, okay.
Kyle: Yeah, just...
Billy: Mm.
Kyle: Still P.O.'d about the Victor thing?
Billy: Oh, let's not talk about that. I got my kids here and you're on a, uh, a date...
Kyle:  Laughs 
Billy: At this hour. That's, um, that's nice that you're making new friends. Just make sure that you're not making any new Abbotts. As cute as they may be, the accidental ones, trust me, this is not the way--
Kyle: Yeah, we are on the same page there, trust me.
Billy: All right.
Kyle: Although I am digging this little manly man-purse thing you got going. Where do I get one of those?
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Paul: Okay, I, um... I could try and help. I could--I could, uh, see if any of Patty's doctors could recommend someone that--that might be right for you to talk to.
Ricky: Yeah, that would be great...
Paul: Okay.
Ricky: But it--it would have to be someone that'd be willing to let me pay on a sliding scale, since I'm not working right now.
Paul: Oh. Thanks.
Ricky: Thanks.
Paul: Why? Wh-what happened with your work?
Ricky: Mm. Well, uh, Phyllis and I rubbed each other the wrong way. I'm not making any excuses, but she's really going through it right now. I think losing Lucy dredged up some...  Inhales sharply  Issues for her, family stuff.
Paul: What kind of family stuff?
Ricky: I don't know. That's part of the problem.
Paul: Hmm.
Ricky: I kept stumbling onto sore subjects without even realizing I was doing it. I didn't mean to be insensitive. I just don't know the woman's personal history, you know?
Paul: Mm-hmm.
Ricky: Next job I get, I'm gonna hire you to give me the rundown on everyone first.  Laughs  Wish I'd have thought about that before. You could have helped me with Phyllis before it was too late.
Paul: How so?
Ricky: Well, you two run in the same circles, right? And you have the same friends. I'm sure you know her whole story.
Paul: I know some of it.
Ricky: Like, uh, for instance, what's the story with her and Daniel? I'm picking up on a lot of tension there, and I have a funny feeling...
Paul: Mm.
Ricky: That goes back further than this whole Lucy thing.
Paul: Oh, well...  Sets glass down  Let me ask you something, Ricky. Is that why you asked me over here-- because you want me to dig up dirt for you on Phyllis? Is that it?
Ricky: No, wait, no, it's my--it-- Dad, what would ever give you that idea?
Paul: Really?
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Phyllis: Hey, Daniel, um, it's me. So, listen, I need to talk to you about something. It's sort of... important. Um, so could you call me back? And, um, listen, I know you need a break from the Daisy situation. We're--we don't even have to talk about that.
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Daisy: Mm. Mm.
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Michael: Walsh is still holding a grudge against me for helping Victor and Nikki. Avery has earned his respect.
Lauren: Quite frankly, I wouldn't be here if she hadn't gotten Daisy out of prison.
Jill: Isn't there anybody else you can call?
Michael: Not with Avery's expertise.
Avery: You were right, Lauren, when you said that I would live to regret helping Daisy. I do, so please let me try and make amends now.
Michael: Look, if Avery can talk Walsh into making a plea deal, then that ends it. You won't have to work together.
Jill: If she can't, we've still got enough time to find somebody else before the trial.
Lauren:  Sighs  Okay. Okay, fine.
Avery: All right. Get me up to speed.
Michael: Here you go.
Jill: All right, I'm gonna call Phillip and tell him I can't come.
Lauren: No, no, you don't have to do that.
Jill: Well, it's okay. He won't care. He'll probably be relieved.
Lauren: Jill, I have Michael. I have his entire family. I'm fine, and in fact, if you're out of the country, they won't be able to have you testify.
Jill: It just kills me to leave you at a time like this.
Lauren: Thank you so much for all your support. Ohh, I'm gonna miss you.
Jill:  Laughs  Who would have thunk it, huh?
Lauren: I know, I know.
Jill: Michael, if there's anything that I can do, anything at all, you will call me?
Michael: You bet. I will.
Jill: Okay.
Michael: Come on, I'll walk you out.
Jill: Okay.
Lauren: Okay...  Sighs  So what's the plan? How are you gonna keep me out of prison?
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Kyle: It's so funny hearing you give fatherly advice.
Billy: Yeah, well, I just don't want you to become fatherly before it's your time.
Kyle: No way, man. Not my scene.
Billy: Yeah, well, believe me, it wasn't mine, either.
Kyle: It is going to be a long time before I get serious with anybody.
Billy: Okay, well, I'm gonna let you two enjoy your breakfast, and, um, there's multiple places I need to be right now, so good luck.  Clears throat  Honey, let's go.
Kyle: So what did we decide on? Fritters?
Eden:  Chuckles  You know, I should really get home.
Kyle: Uh, o-okay.
Eden: I, um, I heard what you said to Billy, and its fine, you know? I'm not serious, either, but, you know, I thought we were at least open to the possibility. I've--I've done the whole ""Friends with benefits"" thing recently, and it was, uh, not good. I ended up really liking the guy, so, yeah. You know what I'm saying. Um, so look, maybe we'll see each other again. I hope so.
Kyle:  Sighs 
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Daniel: I'm sorry for all the stuff that I said before.
Daisy: Yeah, I have to apologize for a lot, too, but, you know, we can make it up to each other. This was a really good start. Mm.
Daniel: Hey, hey.
Daisy: Mm.
Daniel: I can't stay right now. I promised someone that I'd meet them.
Daisy: Oh.
Daniel: Can I, um, can I see Lucy before I go?
Daisy: Yeah, you know what? I was gonna get her up anyway. We have one of those ""Mommy & Me"" classes.
Daniel:  Grunts 
Daisy: Mm.
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Cane: Well...  Sighs  I gotta get to work.
Genevieve: All right.
Cane: Okay?
Genevieve: Mm-hmm. Ethan, thank you again.
Cane: I'll see you.
Genevieve: Okay.
Jill: I thought we had an understanding. You were gonna keep your distance from Cane for his own good.
Genevieve: I didn't make you any promises, and I don't happen to agree with you that that is what's best for Ethan.
Jill:  Laughs  Ethan. Yeah, it's much better for Ethan to be reminded on a daily basis of the myriad ways that you failed him.
Genevieve: I don't know why I waste any time talking to you. It is absolutely none of your business, and you know what? For the record, I was a better mother to Ethan than you ever were to Billy, not that you set the bar real high.
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Billy: Yes, Honey-baby, they are very pretty, but they are permanent. It's like a magnet for anything indelible. Do you have a place where I could put these, safely?
Phyllis: Um, over there somewhere, just--
Billy: Over here? All right.
Phyllis: I don't know, put 'em in--
Billy: Like, this box? Will this work? All right, cool. Oh, hi. A little light reading.
Phyllis: Oh.  Chuckles 
Billy: Does this mean that, uh, we're gonna be in-laws again?
Phyllis: Um, yeah, it actually does. All right, that--I'll take that.
Billy: Oh, wow.
Phyllis: Give it here. Um, so what--what is the reason that you came over?
Billy: Ricky. Wow. Ricky.
Phyllis: What about Ricky?
Billy: Well, he filed for unemployment. Do we even bother fighting it? I mean, we'd win. We fired him because of his misconduct, and between--
Phyllis: Yeah, creepiness.
Billy: Yep.
Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. Well, um, between you and me, of course, uh, I think we should just let him fade away.
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Paul: What is your agenda with Phyllis?
Ricky: No, Dad, you are totally misreading what I just said.
Paul: Really? I don't think so.
Ricky: Yes! If it's about the card--
Paul: Whatever you're-- you're--you're doing, whatever you're up to, I don't want any part of it.  Sighs  Happy birthday, Ricky.
 Door opens 
Ricky: Damn it!
 Door closes 
Ricky:  Exhales sharply   Inhales quickly   Sighs  Well, that didn't fly.
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Daisy: This is how I pictured us all along, even before she was born. You do know how right this feels.
Daniel: I wouldn't be here if I didn't.
Daisy:  Sighs  Oh, I know you said you had to get going.
Daniel: Ohh, I do.
Daisy: Okay, well, maybe when you get back, we could start making plans.
Daniel:  Sniffles  Um... yeah. It should be about an hour. Isn't that gonna interfere with your class?
Daisy: Um, no, it's okay. We'll--we'll skip it. We'll be here.
Daniel: Okay, I should go.
Daisy:  Sighs 
Daniel:  Chuckles 
Daisy:  Sniffles 
Daniel: Um, okay, I'll-- I'll--I'll see you later. Bye.
Daisy: Bye.
Daniel:  Sighs   Whispers  Bye, baby girl.
Daisy:  Chuckles 
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Genevieve: That was a big mistake.
Jill:  Inhales quickly  Ah! What are you gonna do, throw me off a balcony? Or maybe you're gonna lock me in a wine cellar.
Genevieve: Well, if I did, no one would miss you, and certainly not your own son.
Jill:  Sighs  My son didn't feel the need to deny that he was my son, or didn't have to change his name or run off to a foreign country to get away from me.
Genevieve: You just go ahead and sling all the mud you want. None of it is gonna stick to me.
Jill:  Chuckles  Really?
Genevieve: Really.
Jill: Well, let's just see about that.
Genevieve: Oh, my God.
Jill:  Laughs 
Genevieve: Damn!
Delia: Daddy, look!
Both:  Arguing indistinctly 
Billy: Whoa, whoa. All right, um, you--you stay right here. You stay right here. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Cane: Let it go, let it go!
Jill: You stupid woman!
Billy: Hey!
Genevieve: You know, I should have you arrested.
Jill: You are the one who belongs in jail. It's only a matter of time.
Cane: All right, let her go!
Genevieve: How dare you?!
Cane: Come here!
Billy: No, no! Aah!
Cane: Get your purse.
Genevieve: Oh, my purse! My purse! Oh!
Cane: Get your purse, and let's go. Let's go.
Jill: I'm fine, I'm fine!
Billy: Yeah, you're fine. Calm down.
Jill: I'm fine, fine.  Sighs 
Billy: What in the hell is wrong with you?
Jill: Don't even start with me. You don't know what she said.
Delia: Look, I'm like Grandma!
Billy: Oh, come on. What--
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Eden: Hey.
Ricky: Hey.
Eden: This was on the floor. Is this--this yours?
Ricky:  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Avery: Lauren is a respected-- uh, let me correct myself-- beloved member of this community. There isn't a jury in the world that's gonna see her as anything except the victim in this case, especially when I describe to them, in excruciating detail, the hell that Daisy Carter put her through.
Spencer: Whatever sympathy they feel won't change the facts.
Avery: No, but it might change the verdict. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, Daisy Carter is trying to put Lauren back in that cage, and the state, which should be protecting her, is instead acting as Daisy's accomplice.
Michael: And while you're dealing with that, I'll be appearing before the state bar's ethics committee, requesting that they open an investigation. I think the public deserves to know how much of your limited budget and man- hours you've devoted to harassing a single family and their associates.
Avery: Makes for some interesting headlines, especially during a-an election year, don't you think? I assume you're willing to share your story with the press.
Lauren: Absolutely.
Spencer: The deal's too lenient.
Avery: Okay, but you are willing to make a deal, then? What if we tack on some community service hours?
Spencer: Fine.
Avery: Excellent. Nice doing business with you.
Lauren:  Sighs 
Michael:  Laughs 
Lauren: Ohh!  Laughs  Ohh, thank you.
Avery: No thanks necessary. I-I'm gonna go call Jill and Scotty, okay?
Michael: Okay, okay. Oh! That was--that-- you were--ohh! Mwah! Ohh! Oh!  Sighs 
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Phyllis: I was not trying to be a pain. I, um, have actual news.
Daniel: I'm almost afraid to ask.
Phyllis:  Laughs  Um, I'm almost afraid to tell you...
Daniel:  Chuckles 
Phyllis: All of a sudden. Um... Nick and I are getting married. Uh, what, he--
Daniel: I'm--I--
Phyllis: He asked me to marry him, and I said yes.
Daniel: That's great, e-especially if you're happy. I mean, you look happy.
Phyllis: I am! Oh, God, I am.
Daniel: Then why would you be nervous to tell me that?
Phyllis: Um, well, because that's not the funny part. Um, actually, well, the-- this part isn't funny at all. Um, it's just-- it's unexpected, um...
Daniel: What? What is it?
Phyllis: I'm pregnant.  Laughs 
Daniel: Huh?
Phyllis: What-- why does everybody keep on reacting like that? ""Huh.""
Daniel: No, I'm--I'm--I'm--
Phyllis: I mean, what-- what is that?
Daniel: No, I'm sorry. That--that's--that's great news.
Phyllis: Yeah, I mean-- oh, I--its amazing news.
Daniel: Congratulations. Lucy will have someone to play with.
Phyllis: Oh, I--yes, yes. Hey, have you seen her, by the way?
Daniel: I have. I just came from there. Um, I actually kind of have some news for you, too.
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Billy:  Groans 
Jill: Honey, Honey, Honey, you're just making it worse.
Billy: I--but look, it's everywhere!
Jill: I know.
Billy: It's everywhere.
Jill: I know. She's gonna need a--
Chloe: Oh, my God. Oh, do I even want to know?
Billy: Someday, this is gonna be very funny. It's gonna be--
Chloe: Yeah, someday. Baby, come on. Daddy's lucky. I have another dress in the car. Let's go.
Billy:  Gasps  Look how smart Mommy is. Okay, kiss Grandma good-bye, and--
Jill: Ohh. Good-bye, my little munchkin. Mwah! I'm gonna miss you.
Delia: Whoa, that's not happening.  Laughs 
Jill: Okay. Bye.
Chloe: Wa-watch the mud!
Jill: Ohh.
Chloe: Ohh, come on. Let's go.
Jill: Bye, Honey. Bye.
Chloe: Get in the car.
Billy: Have fun.
Chloe: Thank you. Thank you so much.
Billy: Mm, yeah.  Clears throat  So... do you want to tell me what that was all about?
Jill: Uh, Genevieve was impugning my parenting skills.
Billy: Oh, really? You should have told me. I would have held her down for you.
Jill: Well, she didn't say anything that you haven't said.
Billy: That's different. I'm allowed. You're my family.
Jill: You're allowed because there's truth in it.
Billy: Come on, Mom. I don't even think about that stuff anymore.
Jill: Really?
Billy: Really? You flew to Myanmar for me. That's love.
Jill:  Voice breaking  I do love you, Billy. No, no, I'm a mess.
Billy: Oh, you're a mess. You are a big, fat mess, but you are my big, fat mess. Come here. Bring it in.
Jill:  Laughs 
Billy: Let's go. Oh, yeah, get in there. Now you have fun in Australia, okay?
Jill: Oh, Baby.
Cane:  Clears throat 
Genevieve: This is as good as it's gonna get for now.
Cane:  Chuckles   Clears throat  It is?
Genevieve: Thank you.
Cane:  Clears throat 
Genevieve: What?
Cane: You know, I'm just thinking maybe you should take up, like, kickboxing or something, you know, to get your frustrations out, 'cause, see, that way, you won't have to pick fights with everyone in Genoa City.
Genevieve: Jill fired the first shot.
Cane: Yeah. I bet it was completely unprovoked.
Genevieve: Can I help it if she is oversensitive?
Cane: Anyway, um, I gotta go, so you do your best to stay out of trouble, okay?
Genevieve: Yeah, sure.
Cane: Okay.
Genevieve: Thank you.
Cane: Anytime.
 Cell phone rings   Ring 
Genevieve: Hello?
Colin: Mission accomplished.
Genevieve: You've been released?
Colin: Mm. Thanks to you.
Genevieve: Where are you now?
Colin: Somewhere quite lovely, and that's all you need to know.
Genevieve:  Exhales slowly 
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Avery: Hey.
Paul: Hi. Um, Avery... do you have a second?
Avery: Sure.
Paul: Thanks. Um... listen, there's--there's maybe something you can help me with. Um, you worked very closely with my son Ricky on Sharon's trial. Did you get to know him well?
Avery: Well, we mostly just talked about work.
Paul: But you saw enough to f-form an impression of his character? Look, I-I'm trying, and admittedly, it's a bit of a belated attempt, to know my son better.
Avery: Your son is a very smart young man.
Paul: I guess I'm talking more about his... principles and ethics, or, uh, a lack thereof. Look... I want your honest opinion.
Avery: Well, Paul, you've hit it on the head. I think your son is... amoral.
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Eden: So are you not close to your mom?
Ricky: The card wasn't real. I wrote it myself.
Eden: Oh.
 Game table clicks 
Ricky: I was trying to get sympathy from someone, and it did not work.
Eden: You tried to trick them into feeling sorry for you?
Ricky: I'm gonna have to use every trick in the book if I want to bring Phyllis down, and I am gonna bring that bitch down.
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Lauren: Mm.
Michael: Sometimes, the most brilliant thing a lawyer can do is to bring in another lawyer.
Lauren: Well, then I would like to toast to your brilliance.
 Glasses clink 
Michael:  Laughs 
Lauren:  Laughs 
Michael: All right, all right. You are not going to bother my wife. You're gonna turn around, and you're gonna walk out of here.
Daisy: It's not like I followed you here. I just saw you here, and I want to tell you, I don't want to fight. I don't want to cause you any more trouble. In fact, I'd really love it if you would help me register at Fenmore's.
Lauren: Register for what?
Daisy: My wedding.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Why don't we sit down?  Clears throat 
Phyllis: Mm.
Daniel: Daisy and I are getting married.
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Paul: He will do anything he possibly can to get ahead.
Avery: And God help whoever stands in his way.
Ricky: What'd you think I meant? That I was gonna kill her in her sleep?
Daniel: I want us to elope.
Daisy: When?
Daniel: Now.","The DA wants to charge Lauren with assault with intent to do bodily harm, because he thinks the plea deal Michael made for her to take anger management classes is too lenient. Michael brings in Avery to help since he knows DA Walsh is taking out his anger on him, because he couldn't close the case against Nikki and she went free. Avery is able to persuade the DA to give Lauren anger management classes and community service. Daniel returns to town and asks Daisy to marry him. She doesn't think he is sincere until he makes love to her. Daisy sees Lauren later and tells her that she doesn't want any trouble. She needs her help to register at Fennimore's for her wedding. Phyllis tells Avery and Daniel that she is engaged to Nick and expecting his baby. Phyllis is speechless when Daniel tells her that he is engaged to Daisy. She wonders why Daniel would make such a decision.",summ_screen
"Lauren: Fenmore's boutique.
Michael: Hey, beautiful.
Lauren: Michael. Nice to hear from you finally.
Michael: And how's my best gal? You have time for dinner tonight?
Lauren: Uh, hold on. I'll be right with you. Look, I only have a few minutes. You were saying?
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Kevin: Uh, are you comfortable, sir? Would you like another pillow?
John: I'm just fine.
Kevin: Um... well, I'd like to thank you for agreeing to speak with me.
John: Well, I agreed because I feel I owe you a great debt, and I wanted to personally thank you. I would've bled to death had you not found me and made that tourniquet.
Kevin: Well, you know, I'm just--I'm glad that I found you when I did. And, you know, my mom is real happy that you're doin' so well.
John: What were you doing here that day? I mean, why did you come to our home?
Kevin: Um, to-- to talk to you, sir.
John: About the situation with your mother.
Kevin: Yes. Mr. Abbott, my mom loves you. Since the two of you got married she's happy. I think that you should give her a second chance.
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Kay: That pool will get a lot of use this summer. I'll need it cleaned twice a week.
Man: Twice a week? Uh, most clients only really need it cleaned once a week.
Kay: Well, I'm sorry, but if you can't make it, I--
Man: Oh, no, no, no, no. Twice a week works fine for me.
Kay: All right.
Man: However, do you have any pool supplies on hand?
Kay: Um, Esther, do you know about this? Pool supplies, where would they be?
Esther: Oh, in the equipment shed by the cabanas.
Man: Do you mind if I check that out, see what I need to bring next time?
Kay: Oh, fine, fine. Help yourself.
Man: Great. Thank you.
Kay: Hmm.
Esther: He's cuter than the last one.
Kay: Yes, he is very attractive, is he not?
Esther: He'll get lost. I better go show him where the shed is.
Kay:  Chuckles  oh, you do that, Esther.
Esther: Okay.
Kay: Well, hello, my darling.
Mac: Hi, Grandma.
Kay: You have certainly made yourself very scarce today. Are you all right?
Mac: Actually, I'm sort of bummed out.
Kay: You are bummed out? Ah, the phone has not been ringing.
Mac: J.T. hasn't called once since I moved out. I don't--I'm thinking of moving back into the loft.
Kay: Shh. Shh.
Mac: I'm really not cut out for playing these games.
Kay: Mackenzie, I will bet you $5 you will hear from Mr. Hellstrom by day's end. Bet ya.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Oh, there you are. Hey, guess who I ran into at the Abbott house. Kevin Fisher. I told him to keep his distance. The last thing I need is for you to get messed up with him again. Oh, man. What's going on? Why are you so quiet? Are you in pain? Huh? You know, they say that sometimes, um, you hurt worse a few days after the accident.
Daniel: Yeah? Well, I'm definitely hurting.
Phyllis: Is it your neck? Is it your back?
Daniel: No, it's not that kind of pain, Mom.
Phyllis: What is it?
Daniel: I don't think you're gonna like this.
Phyllis: Oh, God. What is it?
Daniel: Lily was here. And then her mom came by and kind of dragged her outta here.
Phyllis: Lily. That's great. That's great. That's the last thing I need. I told you, please, don't get involved with that girl.
Daniel: Mom, I kinda needed a friend, okay?
Phyllis: Well, you have me. I'm your friend. I mean, if you need a friend so bad, why do you have to choose Lily Winters? Man, you just have a knack for picking lousy friends.
Daniel: Can you not talk that way about Lily, please?
Phyllis: I'm talking about Kevin Fisher mainly.
Daniel: Well, it's funny that you should bring his name up.
Phyllis: Why?
Daniel: I don't know. I just finally understand how he feels, you know? Everybody hating you, nobody wants to listen. My friends won't even talk to me.
Phyllis: Let me tell you something. Let me tell you something right now. If the world comes crashing down around you, you have me. Do you understand that? Not Lily Winters, not Kevin Fisher, me.
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Neil: Lily, are you home?
Lily: Yeah, Dad.
Neil: Can you come here for a minute, please?
Lily: Hey.
Neil: Hey. Um... look, I just got a call from your mother.
Lily: Yeah. I knew you would.
Neil: She told me she found you with Daniel.
Lily: Are you mad?
Neil: No, I'm not mad. I'm just very disappointed. How many different ways do we have to explain to you that we don't want you hanging around that kid?
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Nick: How's her fever?
Nurse: The same. I'll be back soon to check on her.
Nick: Okay. Thank you.
Sharon: How you feeling, sweetie?
Cassie: Tired. I'm--I'm having some weird dreams. I'm at the party and I'm talking to Daniel, and he's been drinking beer.
Nick: I'm sure you're gonna have nightmares for awhile.
Cassie: It's just-- it's all jumbled up, and I can't... make any sense of it.
Sharon: Well, don't worry. We know what happened, and you don't have to dwell on the accident.
Nick: Your mom's right. The only thing you need to focus on is getting better.
Cassie: But I'm starting to remember little pieces of the party.
Sharon: Hey. We'll talk about all that when you're better, okay?
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John: Frankly, had I seen you on my doorstep that day, I would've shut the door in your face.
Kevin: That's a chance I was willing to take, Mr. Abbott. The thing is, you and my mom, you have something special.
John: No, had something special.
Kevin: No. I don't buy that, sir. If you really wanted to get rid of my mom, you would've kicked her out by now. Since you haven't done that...
John: Look, none of that matters. Your mother and I have insurmountable issues.
Kevin: Insurmountable meaning you can't get past her lying to you?
John: That's right.
Kevin: Mr. Abbott, you know that she loves you. She was afraid. She knew how you would react if you knew the truth.
John: But she never gave me the opportunity.
Kevin: Mom is a good person, sir. You've seen that in her.
John: Look, look, I cannot forget your past, your mother's lies. I think it's best we end this conversation right now.
Kevin: No. No, you said that you owed me. I'm here to collect.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Look, I know you're busy and this is the last minute, but will you come over for dinner later? I'll make my special jambalaya, nice and spicy, the way you like it.
Lauren: I have tentative plans. I-I'm not sure I can give you an answer right now.
Michael: Well I'll be at home chopping and simmering and waiting and hoping you'll come by.
Lauren: No guarantees.
Michael: I understand.
Lauren: Maybe, okay? Look, I have a customer. I have to get going.
Michael: I understand. I'll see you later?
Lauren: Bye.
Lauren: I'm sorry. I hope I didn't keep you waiting.
Tom: No, no, it's okay.
Lauren: Is there anything I can help you with?
Tom: Yeah, please. I'm lookin' for a necklace...
Lauren: Oh.
Tom: For somebody really special.
Lauren: Okay. So do you have a price range?
Tom: Well, you know, somethin' nice, but, uh, not too nice 'cause I'm on a bit of a budget. Although I am expecting that I'll come into some money pretty soon.
Lauren: Hmm. Playing the lottery or something?
Tom: Uh, no, no, I don't like those odds. I-I like to go for the sure thing, you know? In fact, I'm working on a deal right now that, uh, really fits the bill. Yeah, I got some friends in the right places helping me out.
Lauren: That's what friends are for, right?
Tom: Oh, they sure are.
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Michael: It's you. Since when do you ring?
Gloria: That's a fine way to greet your mother.
Michael: Look, I am cooking for Lauren tonight. I haven't even started preparing. I don't mean to be rude, but I'm in a bit of a time crunch right now, so--
Gloria: Just wait till you hear what I have to tell you.
Michael: Okay, make it short.
Gloria: At this very moment, your brother Kevin is meeting with John. Isn't that wonderful?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: Look, I heard you the first 10,000 times. You don't want me seeing Daniel.
Neil: Lily, hold on a minute. You know, this isn't about Kevin anymore. Daniel was arrested. If Cassie dies, he'll be charged with her death.
Lily: Right, which is all the more reason why he needs me. Dad, he needs someone in his corner standing up for him. He's going through a tough time in his life right now.
Neil: I am sure the young man is. And I understand your sensitivity. But that someone can't be you. Lily, listen to me. You got a lot-- I'm talkin' a lot of stuff-- goin' on in your life right now. You know, your mother and I, we don't want you takin' on somethin' like this. You get too involved, you'll end up paying the price for someone else's mistakes.
Lily: I won't. I won't, okay? No more Daniel.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: What is it?
Olivia: Cassie's fever went down 2/10 of a degree.
Sharon: Oh, my God. Oh, my baby.
Nick: Her memory's coming back. She's remembering little pieces about the party.
Olivia: Mm-hmm. That's an excellent sign.
Sharon: She's gonna get better.
Olivia: Well, it's important she get a lot of rest. All we can do right now is wait for that temperature to go down even more. She's not out of the woods, but she's holding her own.
Sharon: Oh, Olivia, thank you. Thank you so much.
Olivia: You're welcome. Okay, well, I will check back when I have more news.
Sharon: Okay.
Nick: Thank you.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mac: Sure you wanna lose that 5 bucks, Grandma? 'Cause somethin' tells me he's not gonna call.
Kay: Darling, would you please give J.T. time to miss you? You will see. He will come around.  Telephone rings 
Kay: Uh, pardon me, pardon me. Yes, hello.
J.T.: Hi, Mrs. Chancellor. It's J.T.
Kay: J.T., I'm surprised to hear from you.
J.T.: Well, I wanna make sure you're gonna be around. I want to come by and pick up that rent check you promised me.
Kay: Yes, yes, I'll be here. Come on by.
J.T.: I'm on my way.
Mac: So what was that about?
Kay: He is coming by.
Mac: He probably just wants the rent.
Kay: Yes, he, um, he mentioned that, but, um, I think there's more to it.
Mac: I doubt it.
Kay: Uh, Mackenzie, you know so very little about men. Now, um, I know how you think one should not play games... but would you please listen to your dear, dear Grandmother one more time?
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Lauren: Looks like we've narrowed it down to two-- the turquoise and the little crystal one.
Tom: Which one do you like?
Lauren: Hmm. Well, I like them both, actually, but they're very different.
Tom: Mm, maybe if I could see them on. Would you mind, uh, you know, holdin' 'em up to your lovely neck?
Lauren: Okay. All right, this one--it's a little bit more flamboyant, you know, but very nice.
Tom: Yeah.
Lauren: And then this one... a bit more understated. Which one do you think would appeal to her?
Tom: Oh, neither. I'm--I think I like that one.
Lauren: Oh, that one is beautiful.
Tom: Yeah.
Lauren: It's a great choice. All right. So is there anything else?
Tom: Uh, no, that'll do for now.
Lauren: Okay. I don't have any boxes here, so I'll go in the back and get some, okay?
Tom: Okay. Yeah.
Tom: Insurance.
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Dru: How are you feelin', Daniel?
Daniel: I'm fine.
Dru: Good, good. I-I'm sorry about earlier. I know I went off on you.
Daniel: It's okay.
Dru: Okay. Well, um, I'd like to talk to you privately, Phyllis, if that's...
Phyllis: If you have something to say to me, you can say it in front of my son.
Daniel: You know what, Mom? I'm gonna take some of that stuff over to the Abbotts' place. All the boxes stacked out front, they're all goin', right?
Phyllis: Yeah. I want you to go there and come right back, okay?
Daniel: Okay.
Phyllis: What do you need to talk about?
Dru: Uh, did Daniel mention to you what happened earlier?
Phyllis: He may have mentioned something.
Dru: Yeah, I came over here to tell you how things were poppin' and snappin' at Newman Enterprises only to find my daughter with Daniel.
Phyllis: So you came all the way over here to tell me that your daughter was with my son.
Dru: Understand my position. My daughter is vulnerable to Daniel.
Phyllis: My son is vulnerable, too.
Dru: Okay, mother to mother, okay? Let's keep the kids apart, Phyllis. They're all wrong for each other.
Phyllis: Drucilla, what are you doing? My son is looking at spending the rest of his youth behind bars, not to mention he may be responsible for the death of a young child.
Dru: Okay, listen, time's are tough for everybody right now, okay?
Phyllis: Times are tough for me and my son. Listen... I hate to say this, but Lily is really the last thing on my mind right now. So you're her mother, you keep her in line.
Dru: And you keep your son in line.
Phyllis: You keep your daughter in line.
Dru: No, you know what? Let's just change the subject. Let's talk about business.
Phyllis: Oh, that's a safe subject.
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Lily: Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Newman.
Nick: Hi, Lily.
Sharon: Lily.
Lily: Um, I just came by to see how Cassie's doing.
Sharon: Well, she's doing okay, considering.
Lily: Is she allowed to have visitors?
Nick: She'd love to see you.
Sharon: But not too long, okay? Cassie really needs her rest.
Lily: Okay. Thanks.
Sharon: Seeing her friends might cheer Cassie up, don't you think?
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Michael: I applaud all the inroads you've made so far, you know, with Kevin and John. It's just, it's--it's wonderful.
Gloria: Mm. That's why it's a good time for you to jump in, too.
Michael: Mm, but right now, I have bigger fish to fry.
Gloria: What could be more important than helping your mother?
Michael: Well, actually, there are thousands of things, but--
Gloria: Listen, Michael, I need my sons now more than ever.
Michael: Gee, where have I heard that before?
Gloria: No, listen to me. John keeps letting people move into the house, and they're all against me. Now thanks to Jack, Phyllis and her in-a-heap-of- trouble son Daniel are now living with us. You're not handling his drunk driving case, are you?
Michael: No, Christine is.
Gloria: Oh, good. One less thing to worry about at the breakfast table. You know, I still think it's a big mistake for them to be living with us, and the last thing John needs is more stress. And on top of everything, I've still got Gitta to worry about.
Michael: What in the world is a gi--oh. Oh. The physical therapist. How is your battle plan going against the, uh, what, queen of the fjords?
Gloria: Hmm. John agreeing to see Kevin is a huge step. And now I would appreciate it if you would take the initiative and see John.
Michael: What are you fantasizing is going to happen, that Kevin and I are gonna move in, too? The man doesn't even want you there.
Gloria: Mm.
Michael: All right. You know what? I'm not gonna make any promises. I will do my best not to alienate your husband, but don't go setting up any meetings with me like you did with Kevin.
Gloria: I promise... for now.
Gloria: Michael, it's just wonderful that my sons are looking after me.
Michael: Mm-hmm.
Gloria: But Kevin seems to be a little more protective than usual. Have you noticed any change in him?
Michael: Yeah, a lot of changes.
Gloria: No, no, no, you know what I mean. Is anything going on with your brother?
Michael: Uh, he has formed some sort of odd attachment to John, but that probably comes from having saved the man's life.
Gloria: Maybe. Maybe. But promise me, Michael, you'll make an effort to improve your relationship with John.
Michael: You know, don't push it. If it happens, it happens.
Gloria: What? Are you trying to get rid of me?
Michael: Yes! Yes. I've got stuff to do. I don't mean to be rude, but you have to go now, all right?
Gloria: All right, all right. Thank you. Um...
Michael: You're welcome.
Gloria: Say hi to Lauren.
Michael: All right. You say hi to John.
Gloria: I will.
Michael: Okay.
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Kay: Here we go.
J.T.: Thank you, Mrs. Chancellor. I really appreciate this.
Kay: Ah, it is wonderful having Mackenzie around. She's wonderful, wonderful company, don't you think?
J.T.: Yeah, she is. Is she around? I'd like to say hi.
Kay: Yes, she is. She's out by the pool with a new friend. Why don't you go say hello to her?
J.T.: All right. Thank you.
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Cassie: Hey.
Lily: Hey. I'm sorry. Were you sleeping?
Cassie: Just resting. I look really bad, huh?
Lily: I'm so sorry, Cassie. I should never have left that party without knowing Daniel was okay. And I especially shouldn't have left you there to look after him.
Cassie: Lily... it wasn't your responsibility. I'm not a little kid. Don't feel bad.
Lily: Still, I shoulda stayed anyway. Daniel was plastered.
Cassie: Have you seen him since the accident?
Lily: Uh, yeah. He's, uh, he's pretty devastated. But all he wants is for you to get better.
Cassie: Did he really say that?
Lily: Yeah, he really did.
Cassie: He's in a lot of trouble, isn't he?
Lily: He's pretty scared.
Cassie: I wish I could remember the accident.
Lily: Yeah, Daniel can't remember either.
Cassie: If I could, maybe I could help him. What if... like... a car was coming at us and he swerved out of the way or something?
Lily: Do you think that's what happened?
Cassie: I don't know. It could've. I'm trying to remember, Lily. I really am.
Lily: You really want to help Daniel, don't you?
Cassie: I do. More than anything.
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John: Now look here, Kevin. When I said I owed you something, it's my thanks, nothing more. So whatever you're thinking--
Kevin: With all due respect, sir, I just want a chance to explain myself. That's all. I don't want anything else. Just please listen to me.
John: All right, fine. Then you say what you have to say.
Kevin: Okay, look, I know you're always going to hate me, but I am not the same guy I was a few years ago. Maybe that doesn't mean much to you, but--
John: You're right, it doesn't.
Kevin: But I don't think it's fair that you hold that against my mother. She loves you, sir. She does.
John: Look, your mother was dishonest with me from the very beginning, and that's why I feel the way I do about the situation.
Kevin: We both know why she did it.
John:  Sighs  please. Now that's water under the bridge. Look, as for my personal feelings about you, they have not changed, nor should you expect them to.
Kevin: Okay. I said what I had to say. Thank you for listening to me. It meant a lot.
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Dru: Phyllis, we need to work on the rollout for our new line of fragrances. Seasons?
Phyllis: Yeah, right, right, right, the big hush-hush project that's gonna have the business world kissing your feet.
Dru: Well... your division is absolutely crucial to our marketing strategies, and I'd like your input, but I, you know...
Phyllis: But, you know, what?
Dru: You're never at work, Phyllis. And under the circumstances with your son's situation...
Phyllis: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you saying?
Dru: I'm thinking I might want to hire someone else. Well, you know what? How about a leave of absence, a little sabbatical? Replace yourself. Let's find somebody else.
Phyllis: There is no one else. No, no, no, no, no, no. Drucilla, I do not delegate when it comes to projects like this. I can't do that. I need to have my prints all over it.
Dru: No, I understand that. I'm the same way, but I'm going to strenuously suggest that you replace yourself. I want you to spend some quality time with your son. Look at all the trouble he's in. Your job will be waiting for you when you get back. I'm just gonna hire someone for a little bit of time, you know, for that internet marketing piece.
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Cassie: You seem like you're really worried about Daniel.
Lily: That's 'cause I am. You know, um, I hope that one day you'll be able to forgive him.
Cassie: I already have. It wasn't all his fault, me getting hurt. I was the one who got in a car with him.
Lily: Um, anyway, I should-- I should go. Your parents said not to stay too long.
Cassie: Thanks for coming, Lily.
Lily: Get better, okay?
Cassie: I will.
Lily: Hi. Uh, thanks for letting me visit with Cassie.
Sharon: I'm sure she enjoyed the company, Lily.
Nick: You okay?
Cassie: Mm-hmm. It was nice of Lily to come.
Sharon: Cassie, what is it?
Cassie: Um, it's just, uh, my head hurts a little. Dad, could you see if they can give me some medicine?
Nick: Yeah, I'll take care of it.
Sharon: Honey, you look a little tired, sweetie. Just keep your eyes closed. Maybe you'll take a nap.
Cassie: Mm-hmm.
Nick: Look, why don't you go home? You could check on Noah. Maybe you could get some rest.
Sharon: Oh, I shouldn't leave.
Nick: I'll be here. I won't leave her side. I'm just gonna go check with the nurse about her headache.
Sharon: Okay. Yeah, I should talk to Noah and let him know what's going on.
Nick: Okay.
Sharon: Call me.
Nick: Okay.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kay:  Hushed voice  J.T., I'm positive Mackenzie would want to know you're here. Go.
Kay: J.T.? Don't you want to say hello?
J.T.: I need to get to the bank before it closes.
Mac: Where's J.T.?
Kay: He left.
Mac: Did he see me with Jason?
Kay: Yes, he did.
Mac: Did he say anything?
Kay: He took the check and left.
Mac: So it didn't bother him at all?
Kay: Oh, it bothered him a great, great deal.
Mac: How can you say that if he didn't say anything?
Kay: Well, had you seen the look on his face, you would not be asking.
Esther: Where's J.T.?
Mac: He's gone. I never should've agreed to this. I knew J.T. wouldn't give in playing games.
Esther: Wow. She's got it bad.
Kay: Oh, yes, Esther. Yes, she does. But I do not believe for a moment that all is lost. Mnh-mnh.
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Michael: You made it.
Lauren: Yes, I did. But I'm not gonna stay. I just came by 'cause I was concerned about you.  Sighs  what is this?
Michael: Open it.
Lauren: If you think a gift is gonna make up for your lack of communication, think again.
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Daniel: Probably shouldn't put these in here.
Lily: Hello? Daniel?
Daniel: Lily.
Lily: Hey.
Daniel: Hey.
Lily: Um, the door was open so I figured you were here.
Daniel: You figured right. Come here.
Lily: Hi.
Daniel: Hi.
Lily: Um, I just saw Cassie at the hospital.
Daniel: How's she doing?
Lily: Uh, she, um, she looked better than I expected.
Daniel: They don't know anything for sure though, yet, do they?
Lily: Well, you know, I-I didn't ask. But, um, but we can hope.
Daniel: You know what? Hope's just not gonna cut it.
Lily: Daniel...
Daniel: No. You know what? I've done such a perfect job of messing everyone's lives up-- I mean, Cassie and her parents and my mom. You know, we got kicked out of our house because of me. And next, she could lose her job. I'm just a total screw-up.
Lily: No, you are not, okay? I believe in you.
Daniel: Well, that makes two people-- you and my mom.
Lily: And your lawyer.
Daniel: Christine's three. As for the rest of the world, though, they just think I'm some heinous creep. They wanna lock me up and throw the key away.
Lily: Daniel, you don't know that you're going to jail.
Daniel: I wish. Everything's just gotten way too out of control. I just started to really think that, uh, everyone would be better off if I wasn't here.
Lily: Are you kidding? That's crazy.
Daniel: No, it's not. Look, I've made a decision. I gotta get outta here. I gotta leave Genoa City.
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Phyllis: Drucilla, listen, the only thing that I have to hang onto right now is my work, okay? You know, truthfully, how long is this Newman job gonna last for me? You know that. So while it does, I just need you to cut me some slack at the office.
Dru: Phyllis, this is the biggest gig I've had since I started at Newman Enterprises, and I don't want to take a risk.
Phyllis: I know, I know. I understand that, but listen, I'm gonna give you 110%, I promise you. You understand this. You're a mother. I need to clean up this mess with my son, okay? And when I do, I'm all yours.
Dru: Look, I really appreciate your commitment to your work, but there's just absolu-- okay, you know what? I'm gonna give you a little bit of time, but I need you back soon.
Phyllis: All right. I'll be there, I swear to you. You have my word.
Dru: It's hard when your kid's in trouble. I get that. Sorry. See you later.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: I came here to talk, Michael. Do you realize that the last time we saw each other was when you were on your way to see Tom, who you hadn't seen in years? And I was so worried that you were gonna see that man alone and all the emotional feelings from the past that it was gonna bring up for you.
Michael: Well, it all worked out.
Lauren: That's not the point. Didn't you realize how worried I was about you? And yet you haven't called me for days. I can only assume that I'm just... I'm not that important to you.
Michael: You know that's not true. Now look, Lauren, just, please, just open the box.
Lauren: How could you leave me hanging for days, just wondering? I mean, it really hurts me.
Michael: I know. I should have gotten back to you, but, please, now, open the box.
Lauren: Okay.
Michael:  Chuckles 
Lauren: Oh, my God. It's beautiful, oh! Oh, is it Forrester?
Michael: Yes, yes, it's an original. Eric Forrester himself designed that for you.
Lauren: Are you serious?
Michael: I talked to him personally. You're very special to him and to me also, by the way.
Lauren: Michael, you shouldn't have.
Michael: No, I should have. You deserve for me to splurge on you like this.
Lauren: Yeah, but the cost, come on.
Michael: Who better to spend my lottery winnings on? Look, uh, would you mind terribly wearing this tonight and allowing me to escort you?
Lauren: If you think this makes up for everything... where are we going?
Michael:  Chuckles  uh, I've got a whole evening planned. I know I told you I was gonna cook for you, but I think this will be a little bit more memorable.
Lauren: Okay, I'll go put on the dress, but we still have stuff to discuss.
Michael: Okay. And, uh, there's more in the bedroom, so...
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[Cassie dreaming 
Cassie:  Whispers  Daniel. Daniel.  Normal voice  hey.
Daniel: Hey.
Cassie: Great party.
Daniel: I guess.
Cassie: You don't look like you're having much fun.
Daniel: I didn't think there were gonna be any freshmen here.
Cassie: Is that a problem?
Daniel: Whatever.
Cassie: Well, it looks like you're feeling no pain. Daniel!  Cassie gets into drivers seat and starts car] Car horn honking 
Cassie:  Screaming   tires skidding   crash 
[Cassie wakes up with a start]
Cassie: I was driving.
[NEXT_ON]
Nick: I'm starting to feel it, too.
Sharon: What?
Nick: That our little girl has turned a corner.
Mac: What do you want, J.T.?
J.T.: You're not gonna believe this, but I found another roommate.
Lauren: Are you gonna tell me where we're going?
Michael: Patience, my dear.",Katherine decides to teach her granddaughter a few things about men and how to handle them. Daniel knows what it feels like to be hated by everyone like his friend has experienced. Neil tires of telling his teen to stay away from a troubled kid. Cassie remembers more and more about the accident. John can't get over his wife's lies and deceptions. Lauren isn't thrilled to set up a date with someone that has been ignoring her for a while now. Tom buys a gift. Lily gives up and agrees to do as she is told. Mackenzie finds it hard to believe that she is missed.,summ_screen
"[Knock on door]
Sharon: Hi.
Nick: Hey.
Sharon: Lucky our houses are so close, because Faith has my gift for leaving things everywhere.
[Both chuckle]
Nick: Yeah.
Sharon: What's wrong?
Nick: Uh, it's just, uh, you know, some dad stuff. I guess I get a little antsy this time of year.
Sharon: Anniversary of losing Cassie.
Nick: No matter what people say, it doesn't...get any easier, does it?
Sharon: No. Cassie's death changed everything.
Nick: For both of us.
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Fenmore: Get off of me!
Kyle: You never touch Summer again.
Summer: No, Kyle -- Kyle, please. It wasn't -- it wasn't like that.
Kyle: What, he wasn't on top of you? You weren't telling him to stop?
Courtney: Oh, my God!
Summer: Fen, no!
Fenmore: [Grunts]
Summer: Kyle!
Fenmore: [Breathing heavily]
Phyllis: What -- what is going on here?!
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Abby: [Laughs]
Alex: You know I can't afford your Uncle Billy's place, right?
Abby: I get some great comps here.
Alex: Yeah.
Abby: Family discount.
Alex: Too bad about the view.
Abby: What view?
Alex: That one.
Abby: Ugh, you had to point him out.
Alex: Well, it looks like he got into a little bit of trouble or some kinky fun.
Abby: What, are you psychic?
Alex: Trained detective. Check out his neck.
Abby: Huh. Well, I don't think it was getting frisky. What happened to your neck?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Aah! Mm. I can't.
Lauren: What? No, no, no, no, no. Michael. Michael, we're so close. Having your hands on me, feeling you...
Michael: No. I'm sorry. You don't think I-I want this? You don't think I've missed you? [Sniffles] [Crying] Kissing you and touching you... [Normal voice] He kissed you. He touched you. And when I look at you, I see you with Carmine.
Lauren: [Sighs] Michael, just see me -- no one else, just me. You once told me that our marriage could survive anything.
Michael: Well, that's when I thought it was us against the world, not each other.
Lauren: We're not fighting. I'm with you. [Crying]
Michael: [Crying] Now. You're with me now. How many times? How many nights, days, whatever? All those times you were with him. And I look at you, and that's -- that's all I see.
Lauren: [Crying] But you -- you're not your mistakes, and I'm not mine. I'm not. I'm just your wife who loves you so much, and I'm so sorry. Oh, God. Just tell me what to do. Tell what to do. [Sobbing]
Michael: Just...
Lauren: No.
Michael: Just -- just leave me alone.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carmine: Guy didn't know when to say when, so I, uh -- I cut him off. He wasn't too happy about it.
Abby: So, he tried to choke the life out of you?
Carmine: People can get pretty nutty if they can't get what they want.
Alex: Hey. You know what? If you have a credit-card slip somewhere, we can run the name and press charges and we can find the charlatan.
Carmine: [Chuckles] Over this? Come on, man. Don't be serious. It's fine.
[Cell phone chimes]
Alex: One second.
Abby: Hmm. Duty calls?
Alex: Yeah. It's the chief.
Abby: All right, well, if it's not gonna take forever, I'll just wait here.
Alex: Okay. Bye, Baby.
Abby: Bye. So, now that the Five-O's gone, you can tell me the truth. Whose husband did you piss off?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Sis, try to see this from my perspective. You blow into town with an agenda -- save poor little Jack from big, bad Red. You know I love her. You know that. And still, you manage to make her feel unwelcome. That's not like you.
Traci: It's very like me to worry about you, Jack, especially now, at the very beginning of your addiction recovery. My God, this is an incredibly important time for you, Jack. And Phyllis is being herself, too. I mean, first, she wants us all to be together so that she can convince me how much she loves you, and then she moves out, like, two seconds later.
Jack: You gave her no choice, Traci.
Traci: Phyllis is no pushover. She doesn't run from a fight. She left here of her own volition.
Jack: She didn't want to come between me and my sister.
Traci: No.
Jack: I give you proof that she loves me, and you just ignore it?
Traci: No, Jack. I-I believe she cares about you very much. But Phyllis will always choose herself first. I mean, she just did it again. She is who she was and who she will always be. She hasn't changed. Jack, she will never give you everything you need.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Summer: Okay, trust me. It's not as bad as it looks. Kyle walked in at the wrong time and so did you.
Fenmore: Oh, like you didn't want him to walk in at that exact moment.
Phyllis: Okay, okay, okay. Wait a sec-- Courtney, that's your limo downstairs, right? Yeah. Okay. Why doesn't everybody get in it and just go away? Go -- go far away, okay? Now. Close the door behind you, please.
[Door closes]
Phyllis: Okay. So, you guys want to tell me what's going on here -- why you're throwing punches and drinking in my home? What about the prom?
Summer: It was lame.
Phyllis: Well, of course it was lame. Proms are lame. Was this impromptu, or did you plan this little gathering?
Summer: Wait. Just because we live at Jack's doesn't mean that this isn't my home.
Phyllis: No, no, no, no, no. No, no. Not the point. You know it. You told your dad and me you were doing something and you decided to do something else. What are you doing here?
Kyle: Summer texted me that she was in trouble. I came, and this guy was out of control, as usual.
Fenmore: Oh, shut up, Thor. You have no idea what you're freaking talking about.
Kyle: Excuse me?! You were all over her, and she was telling you to stop.
Fenmore: Summer, can -- can you tell him?
Phyllis: Wait a second. Wait a second. Is that what happened? [Sniffs] You're drinking. Look at me. What were you doing to my daughter?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: I know how hard it is around this date.
Nick: The weather's so nice this time of year. [Sighs] I used to always look forward to May. Now I dread it. I just can't help but thinking about her.
Sharon: I know. I have it, too. And if you want to talk about it, I'm always here for you.
Nick: Thanks.
Sharon: Is there something else going on? Maybe with Avery?
Nick: No. Uh, things are good there, actually. I think, uh -- I don't know. Maybe it's 'cause Summer is going to prom.
Sharon: Mm. All grown-up. That will make anyone shaky. [Chuckles] Here's, uh, Faith's lunchbox.
Nick: Your hands are all shaky.
Sharon: Yeah. [Clears throat]
Nick: You okay?
Sharon: I...felt like my life was on track, but now...
Nick: Adam?
Sharon: Well, not everything has to do with him, Nick.
Nick: I know. Not everything, but most things.
Sharon: Well, not this time. It's -- it's a lot more.
Nick: How are the meds? You feeling okay?
Sharon: I have this, uh, strange, cloudy, sort of numb feeling, like I can't quite get close to my emotions, but if I could get closer to them, then I could work through them, and then I could feel normal again.
Nick: Well, sometimes, keeping your emotions at a distance isn't such a bad thing.
Sharon: Nick, this isn't about Cassie or the prom. What is it?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Truth or dare? What are you guys -- 10?
Fenmore: Look -- I got dared and kissed Summer, and she only freaked out when Kyle walked in. And he got to play hero. She's playing innocent damsel. I-I-it is ridiculous.
Summer: Okay, no. It was not just a kiss, and you know that.
Phyllis: Okay. Kyle, thank you for showing up. That was really nice of you. And, oh, wow, I need to call your dad. You shouldn't be here when Nick arrives.
Kyle: Well, if Nick wants to come at me, he can. I'm not taking off until I'm sure Summer's okay.
Fenmore: [Chuckles]
Kyle: I can tell Nick what I saw if I have to.
Summer: Okay, why would you call Dad anyways, okay? It's over.
Phyllis: Shh. Shh! Nice try. But you were having a party in my house with alcohol. Your dad needs to know.
Fenmore: A-are we done here? Because I'm out.
Phyllis: No, you're not out. You've been drinking. You're not driving. I'm calling your parents, too. Come here.
Kyle: Look, Summer, I'll stay long enough to talk to your dad, but you lied to get me here. That wasn't cool.
Summer: No. I needed your help, and you saved me.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Maybe thinking about Cassie, for both of us -- it's hitting us harder than we expected this year.
[Cell phone rings]
Nick: Excuse me. It's Phyllis. Hey. Okay. Uh, I'm on my way.
Sharon: What's wrong?
Nick: It's Summer. I got to go.
Sharon: Do you want me to take Faith?
Nick: Uh, no. I had some stuff that I had to take care of, so Amy's already upstairs.
Sharon: Are we on for tomorrow?
Nick: Absolutely. You're not shaking anymore.
Sharon: Not this moment.
Nick: Sharon, you're doing real well. And I'm proud of you. I know that meds and the therapy and the talking can probably be a pain sometimes, but it's all worth it, I promise you. Noah and Faith -- they know they can count on you. They just want you happy and healthy and okay. And so do I.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carmine: You just can't let go.
Abby: [Sighs]
Carmine: You dumped me, and now I'm the one who got away.
Abby: Excuse me?
Carmine: You got yourself a new guy, so why are you in my business? And what's it like dating a cop? A lot of handcuff action? Or does he let you play with his siren?
Abby: Who tried to choke you senseless, Carmine?
Carmine: Well, if you want me to say a jealous husband, fine. You got me.
Abby: Former D.A. Michael Baldwin? Please tell me you aren't stupid enough to mess with Lauren.
Carmine: What do you care?
Abby: [Chuckling] You are stupid enough. My God, you are just as dumb as you are pretty.
Carmine: And you're a genius. Running around with a cop? Come on. What he probably makes a week, you probably spend on a pair of shoes.
Abby: You know that doesn't matter to me.
Carmine: Guys from the other side of the track -- they're just for fun, not for romance.
Abby: I dated you, if you recall.
Carmine: Well, look how well that turned out.
Abby: Well, no one's trying to crush my trachea. Listen, if you haven't broken it off with Lauren yet, do it now. Leave her alone.
Carmine: It's easier said than done.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: All right. Someone tell me what happened. Now!
Fenmore: Do you want the truth or do you just want to hear Summer and Kyle spin it?
Michael: You did this? You split my son's lip open?
Kyle: Yeah, I did.
Summer: Yeah, because he had no choice, because Fen was about to hit him over the head with that.
Michael: Is that true? Answer me!
Lauren: All right. All right. Let's just go --
Michael: No! Just let me handle this! For once, let me handle it! Oh.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Dr. Watkins: Sharon.
Sharon: Dr. Watkins. Hi. I-I didn't realize -- how are you?
Dr. Watkins: I've been wondering about you. It's been a few weeks since we met.
Sharon: Yeah, well, everything is good. You know, my meds are nice and level, and my support system's been wonderful.
Dr. Watkins: Good. I'm glad your family's coming through for you.
Sharon: Yeah, even Nicholas. I mean, we just had a great talk.
Dr. Watkins: Good. And work's going well?
Sharon: Actually, there has been a transition on that front. Um, Victor has decided to go back to running Newman Enterprises -- with Adam -- and so, I just decided I-I preferred not to be there.
Dr. Watkins: And how does Adam feel about this?
Sharon: It's just business. But he has been wonderful on all other fronts. He gave me that job, you know? I mean, which means my résumé is really strong, and, in fact, when I needed to talk, Adam was a much better support system than my family was. I felt really grounded and, um...happy. And Adam was a huge part of that.
Dr. Watkins: I have time to talk, you know, Sharon. You don't have to do this standing in the middle of a room.
Sharon: It's happening again. I am so lost.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: Here you go, Fen.
Fenmore: No, I-I don't -- I'm fine.
Lauren: No. Put an ice pack on it now.
Michael: Uh... [Clears throat] Uh, Nick, uh...I just want you to know how sorry we are about all this. I apologize, Kyle.
Fenmore: [Chuckles] I'm the one with the ice pack, but, yeah. Yeah, apologize for me. That -- that works, too.
Michael: We will discuss this at home.
Fenmore: Summer, come on.
Summer: I don't like this either, but things got out of hand.
Fenmore: Just like you wanted them to.
Nick: Hey, watch your mouth.
Fenmore: I thought we were going.
Michael: Go.
Nick: That's a good idea.
Phyllis: Hey. Is everything okay?
Michael: Um, after we talk to Fenmore, I will call you. And, again, sorry.
Phyllis: Okay.
Nick: So, whatever Fen did...
Summer: Which was plenty.
Nick: ...You invited your friends here and you had alcohol. What did you think was gonna happen here? You were gonna pull another one over on your parents? And then what were you gonna do, Summer? Get in your car and drive? I don't know how you can do this on the day before the anniversary of Cassie's death. Give me your car keys.
Summer: Okay, it's almost graduation.
Nick: I don't care. No car for one month. And what about you? What, do you party with teenagers now? I told you, you stay away from my kid.
Kyle: When are you gonna ease up on Summer? Maybe if you didn't come down on her for every decision she makes, she'd actually tell you what's going on in her life.
Phyllis: Uh...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Alex: So, Gordon, did you actually canvas the neighborhood or...
Sheryl: Nah. It never occurred to me to ask people if they actually saw something. You mean, like, real police work?
Alex: [Chuckles]
Sheryl: Chief, how did this place last so long without NYPD's finest?
Alex: Ooh. [Hisses] Did you see that tone?
Paul: Yeah, yeah.
Alex: She should be ashamed of herself.
Paul: Look, you guys can bust each other's...chops as much as you like, just so you get the job done.
Sheryl: I'll take care of it.
Paul: Don't forget that part.
Alex: No, hey, I'm trying.
Abby: Hey.
Alex: Hey!
Abby: There you are. Hey.
Alex: I thought you were gonna meet me at the restaurant.
Abby: Uh...mission accomplished.
Alex: Oh, yeah? What dirt did you dig up on your ex?
Abby: It was so a jealous husband.
Alex: Ohh. That will always do the trick. Man, I've dealt with those before.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Hey, Phyllis. It's me. How about coffee tomorrow? It's too soon to give up on living together. We can work this out. We just have to do it at a pace that you're comfortable with. I love you. I want you back here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Okay. Um, Nick, he didn't mean it like that. You didn't mean it like that, right, Kyle?
Nick: Look -- how I raise my kid is my business. And if you don't see her as a kid, then we have a bigger problem. I already told you, you better stay away from my daughter.
Kyle: Nick, what is it about the thought of Summer and I being together that drives you so crazy? It's only a few years age difference. She's 18. Do you really think that you could stop us from being together if we wanted to? Anybody ever stop you from being with the person you wanted to be with?
Phyllis: Okay. All right. All right. Don't... this is -- this conversation is very productive, but it's over. Thank you, Kyle. You can go now.
[Door closes]
Nick: Is it true -- what he said? That you don't tell me stuff because you're afraid I'm gonna come down on you?
Summer: Yeah. Only because you will.
Nick: What else don't you tell me?
Summer: Anything that will make your head explode. It -- it's just easier not to say anything to you.
Nick: It is my job to protect you. That is the whole point of being a father.
Summer: Protect me from what? Kyle? Kyle is the one that I call when I'm scared. Kyle came and saved me.
Phyllis: She's right. When it comes to Kyle, you kind of act insane, Nick.
Summer: Yeah, no. What is it that whenever Kyle comes anywhere near me, you go completely nuts?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: So, when Adam pushed me away today, it was so cold. It was so heartless. I trusted him. I let him have everything he wanted on his terms. And that makes me stupid. My judgment was way off again. I'm starting to wonder whether I've gotten any better at all. I'm making the same mistakes. And yet, I thought that I was okay.
Dr. Watkins: You have a legitimate illness that requires medication and vigilance. Adam letting you down doesn't mean you're stupid.
Sharon: [Voice breaking] You told me to stay away from him. You -- you didn't think it was a good idea, and I-I didn't want you to know that he and I... I, um -- I must have known that it was a mistake. I mean, I was keeping it a secret.
Dr. Watkins: We can get through this, you know? You can get through this.
Sharon: [Crying] I don't want to get through it. I don't -- I don't want to move past. I just want to go back in time. I want to go back to when Cassie was alive. Everything has been just such a mess since then.
Dr. Watkins: Not everything. It's easy to feel like you're sinking and only see the bad. But you've done so well regardless of Adam's behavior. You can get well again.
Sharon: I am so lonely.
Dr. Watkins: You told me once that being in love felt like your safe haven.
Sharon: And I really wanted my health and the kids to be enough for me. I-I really, really wanted that. There's just a part of me that really wants that other person. And Nick -- you know, I'm just somebody who he used to love. Adam -- I really don't know how he feels about me.
Dr. Watkins: You want that safe haven -- the place you feel whole.
Sharon: But that can't keep being my only goal in life, right? To be in love? I need a real purpose -- something to keep me going. I have to find it, whatever that is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fen: I get pounded and humiliated, and Summer just walks away. Poor her. Yet she set me up.
Michael: They said you were on top of her.
Fenmore: It wasn't like that. It was a kiss. Truth or dare with a bunch of other people in the room who dared me to kiss her. That's all. And I swear to God, she kissed me back. Until Kyle busted in, and suddenly, she's all, ""Oh, no! Oh, no! Save me!"" [Scoffs] She arranged it. She loved it. I get this, and she gets Kyle. You said if there's someone you want to be with, don't give up. And, yeah. Yeah, yeah, you said that she's not the right girl. So, I-I don't want to hear any more advice or any ""I told you so's.""
Michael: Son, when your heart's broken, it feels like the hurt is never gonna go away. But it's the heart. It goes on. And it will mend.
Fenmore: [Scoffs]
Lauren: And then it's stronger than ever.
Fenmore: Just lying right to my face while your marriage is falling apart. Don't tell me how strong the heart is. Don't tell me it heals. You know it's a lie.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Why wouldn't I have a problem with you and Kyle? You are 18 years old. You're going around having conversations about who you want to lose your virginity to.
Summer: Okay, that was a private conversation.
Nick: Whatever kind of relationship you think you're gonna get from Kyle, it's not gonna be like that. He's gonna break your heart.
Summer: So? I mean it. So? Okay, wh-what? Am I gonna crumble into dust? Am I gonna wind up rocking in the corner? Okay, haven't you and Mom ever had your hearts broken?
Nick: I do not want you to go through that -- not with that guy.
Summer: Okay, then what guy? Okay, and why do you always have to assume the worst?
Nick: Look, I love you, and I don't want to fight about this tonight.
Summer: Yeah, well, I am not a little girl.
Nick: You're not as grown-up as you think you are, young lady.
Summer: [Sighs]
Nick: Give me your car keys.
Summer: Mom.
Nick: You lied to her, and you lied to me. Give me your keys now.
[Keys jingle]
Nick: I love you so much more than you'll ever know.
Summer: Okay, Mom, this is ridiculous. Please, you know what I mean!
Phyllis: I know what you mean. I do. But what you did here tonight -- it was out of control, honestly, Summer. It was wrong.
Summer: Okay, when have you ever backed down? When have you ever said, ""Nope. I'm sorry. I'm not gonna take a chance?"" I just want to take chances. I just want to try.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Traci: Jack? Hi. I'm gonna go to the movies. Is there any chance you'd like to join me?
Jack: No, thanks. I'll pass.
Traci: Jack, it's just a couple of hours -- you know, forgetting the rest of the world? And who knows? Maybe when the lights come up, you'll have forgotten that you're upset with me.
Jack: I tell you what. Pick a comedy, go laugh your head off, and then come home and tell me all about it. You can act out all the parts like you did when you were a kid.
Traci: I-I wish I could say that I'm sorry that Phyllis moved out. But if it wasn't now, it was gonna be later.
[Door opens]
Traci: Hi, Honey. Hey, I'm going to the movies. Can I talk you into going with me?
Kyle: Uh, no. No thanks. I'm gonna -- I'm gonna pass. I'll see you later, though.
Traci: Okay.
Jack: Hey. Everything all right?
Kyle: Fen Baldwin. And before you hear about it, I had to get physical -- self-defense.
Jack: Sounds like he's out of control again.
Kyle: Yeah, and Nick was all over me about Summer again.
Jack: What is with this guy? I-I think we've all made it very clear to him you're not interested in Summer that way.
Kyle: Yeah, well...
Jack: ""Yeah, well,"" what?
Kyle: Would it be so bad if I was interested in Summer?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: Those moments matter, too, you know? Those good, beautiful, perfect moments -- they matter, Michael. They matter so much more than just a handful of bad. They have to.
Michael: I wish that were true.
Lauren: [Sighs] No, don't -- don't go. Please.
Michael: I begged you not to go out that door. You went anyway.
[Cell phone vibrates]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Carmine: Oh, come on.
Paul: Drinking on the job? Is that to ease the pain from those strangulation marks or to ease your conscience? That's assuming you have one. You're disrupting my friends' lives, and I want you to stop.
Carmine: Well, I have stopped.
Paul: I don't think you have.
Carmine: I don't care what you think.
Paul: You know, as chief of police, I'm thinking about starting a stalking task force.
Carmine: So?
Paul: Well, it's my job to keep the crime rate down, and you keep chasing Michael Baldwin's wife. I don't want anything to happen. I don't want you to be mistaken for a stalker.
Carmine: Oh, come on. Are you serious? Are you threatening me right now?
Paul: No, no. Not at all. I just don't want there to be any confusion. I do have a suggestion for you, though. Why don't you find a nice, single woman to spend some quality time with?
Carmine: Thanks for the advice.
Paul: I have some more. Stay away from Lauren. For good.
Carmine: [Sighs] Man...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Fenmore: Dad leave again?
Lauren: [Sighs] Yeah.
Fenmore: What happened?
Lauren: I made a mistake. [Sighs] And I want to make it up to him. [Sniffles] But I don't know how.
Fenmore: Well, remember when I was a little kid? You told me to say, ""I'm sorry"" -- not just say it, but mean it. That was enough. Why isn't that enough anymore?
Lauren: [Sighing] Come here, Baby. Come on. [Sighs]
Fenmore: Are you and Dad getting a divorce?
Lauren: Oh, Sweetie. [Cries] I hope not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: [Sighs]
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: I'm sorry. I know that you just came in here to get a coffee, and...
Dr. Watkins: [Chuckles] I'm always happy to talk to you, Sharon, whenever you need me. You will get through this, you know? I'm happy to discuss adjusting your meds, but you need to make your appointments.
Sharon: You know, I can't really tell you how much of this is me or it's my brain or it's just the fact that I really miss Cassie right now. You know, I just finished telling Nicholas...when Cassie died, it changed everything. A piece of my soul is gone. And I can never get it back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kyle: Are you gonna come down on me, too, Dad? How could I have feelings for Phyllis' daughter?
Jack: You know what? She's fiery, she's impulsive, she's beautiful -- just like her mother. She's a terrific girl -- a-a young woman. Whatever happened to that girl Lindsay you were dating?
Kyle: It didn't work out. Why are you opposed to this?
Jack: Because she's Nick's daughter. And for some reason, he doesn't approve. Is that really a battle you want to fight?
Kyle: Why does it have to be a battle? What did I ever do to him? Nothing. He was a part of my life growing up. I just don't see what the problem is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Summer: Geez, Court, could you have taken off any faster? I mean, seriously. Okay, not only did my mom make me clean up the entire mess, my dad took away my car keys. Yeah, oh, and FYI, I am never playing truth or dare again. Yeah, Fen was a complete freak. But Kyle... [Chuckles] Yeah, no. I know. He was a total hero. Oh, and the best part is when you left. You know what he said to my dad? He told my dad, ""So what if Summer and I want to date?"" Yeah! I know. I know. He totally wants me now. I knew he would.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Knock on door]
Phyllis: Hey. Um, are you alone?
Nick: Yep.
Phyllis: Um... that was an evening to forget.
Nick: Yeah. It was unbelievable. Her going to the penthouse and partying with all her friends -- what the hell was she thinking?!
Phyllis: Well, she's 18. She's legally an adult. She's not legal to drink. I know that. We have to talk to her about that, but, um...you got to loosen the reins. She's an adult. Nick, you have to let her make her own decisions, and that means you have to let her make her own mistakes.
Nick: [Sighs] Okay. So, does Summer know you're here playing the nice mommy and, you know, trying to talk down the mean dad?
Phyllis: No. But I like being the nice mommy. [Chuckles] Listen, Nick, she is -- she is a young woman. You have to face that. She wants to experience life. I mean, she's full of life and curiosity, and she just wants to live. She just does, and we can be a safety net, but we have to give her credit for being brave enough to want to try.
Nick: Mm. [Clears throat] She has you snowed. She gets all her friends, they bail on prom, they start drinking at the penthouse, they're all underage. No. I'm not gonna make nice about this.
Phyllis: Okay, so is this just about the alcohol and the lying? It has nothing to do with her being interested in a boy that you're completely irrational about?
Nick: She made a lot of bad decisions last year. I'm not gonna let her keep making them.
Phyllis: That's it?
Nick: That's it.
Phyllis: Goodnight.
Nick: Goodnight. [Clears throat] [Sighs] Uh, yes, hi. This is, uh, Nick Newman. I need to come by in the morning and pick up a paternity-test kit.
[NEXT_ON]
Tyler: I'm resigning from Jabot.
Lily: Tyler, you cannot quit. I won't let you.
Jill: You're scheming and strategizing behind my back.
Avery: Chelsea, you're glowing. [Chuckles] And -- wow -- starting to show, I see.","Michael and Lauren hug but he envisions Lauren in Carmine's arms. Nick looks at the paternity report just as Sharon arrives. Sharon notices something wrong and asks Nick about it. Nick reminds her that tomorrow is the anniversary of Cassie's death. A boy videotapes the whole scene at Phyllis' of Kyle hitting Fen in order to get him off Summer. Phyllis walks in and demands to know what is going on. Alex and Abby talk at the Underground. Abby sees the place on Carmine's neck and asks him what happened. Michael pulls away from Lauren which upsets her. Michael lets Lauren know that when he kisses her, he sees her with Carmine. Lauren asks Michael to tell her what he wants her to do. Michael tells her to leave him alone. Carmine refuses to tell Abby anything. Alex gets a call and has to go back to work. Abby asks Carmine to tell her the truth about the place on his neck. Carmine still refuses to tell her anything. Jack and Traci discuss how Phyllis left the house without so much as a word as to why. Phyllis orders Summer to tell her what happened here. Phyllis asks Kyle what he is doing here. Kyle demands the truth from Fen. Sharon and Nick discuss Cassie's death. Nick asks Sharon about Adam and her relationship with him and her feelings. Sharon asks Nick what is really troubling him. Fen explains to Phyllis how Summer set him up. He also tells her that they had been playing truth or dare. Phyllis declares that she will call Nick as well as Michael and Lauren. Nick gets a call from Phyllis about Summer. Nick says kind words to Sharon and tells her that he is proud of her. Carmine accuses Abby of not letting this go about him dating a married woman and guesses that it is Lauren. Abby advises Carmine to leave Lauren alone. Michael and Lauren arrive at Phyllis' to ask Fen what went on. Lauren tries to interfere but Michael orders her to let him handle this.",summ_screen
"Lauren: Chelsea still hasn't from Chloe.
Michael: Neither has Chloe's therapist. She skipped her appointment.
Lauren: Chloe told Chelsea that the therapist rescheduled. She was lying.
Michael: Missing that session is a clear violation of Chloe's probation.
Lauren: Has the therapist called the judge? Is Chloe about to --
Michael: About to be arrested? Not yet. But I am an officer of the court, Lauren.
Lauren: So, if she doesn't show up...
Michael: I have to report this to Paul.
Kevin: No, no, no. Don't do that, Mikey.
Michael: All right, Kevin? I'm obligated by law.
Kevin: I just need a little more time.
Michael: Kevin, I know you love her, but Chloe needs --
Kevin: More help than I can give her. Yes, I get that.
Lauren: Do you?
Kevin: I do. I know that the intervention was set up to convince Chloe, but it got through to me. [Sighs] Chloe is going to Fairview. We all know that's where she needs to be now. But I'm just saying -- let me be the one to take her there and not some cop.
Michael: You don't even know where she is.
Kevin: She probably caught wind of what we had planned and got spooked. And now you want to make it worse by having her hauled off in cuffs? Please, Michael, don't tell Paul.
Paul: I just hear my name?
Lauren: Oh, you've ruined the surprise! We were trying to see if we could get the birthday boy away from his desk and out for a few drinks.
Paul: Oh, thanks for the thought, but I've already got plans with Chris, and I'm running late, so I got to take of faith.
Lauren: Well, yeah, yeah, you should go and we'll catch up later.
Paul: We'll do a rain check.
Lauren: Definitely.
Paul: Everything okay?
Michael: Yes. Go. Celebrate. Don't keep your wife waiting. Go.
Paul: All right. Take care.
Lauren: Bye.
Kevin: [Sighs] Thank you.
Michael: Don't thank me. You need to find Chloe.
Nikki: Excuse me. Sir? I didn't order this.
Ian: I did. [Chuckles]
Nikki: Take your sorbet and go to another table. You're not welcome here.
Ian: Oh, Nikki, that's too bad. I -- I had hoped that we could celebrate together now that the case against me has been officially dismissed.
Nikki: That's not possible.
Ian: Seems it is. And my being in prison would have been a miscarriage of justice, anyway.
Nikki: You extorted money from me.
Ian: So you claim. But the jury pool was tainted. The evidence was circumstantial.
Nikki: Paul caught you.
Ian: Never the less, the prosecutor in Madison felt there was no point in pursuing a case that he couldn't win. And now that this unfortunate event is behind us, we can proceed as if it never happened. And dare I hope, perhaps, even be friends again.
Avery: Don't judge yourself too harshly for the calories you're about to consume. These perpetrators -- sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a touch of vanilla -- will soon be conspire with other accomplices to make --
Austin: Stopping tape. I've got to start locking that door.
Avery: Dylan.
Dylan: Oh, didn't mean to interrupt. Just pretend I'm not here.
Austin: No, that would actually be easier if you weren't here.
Avery: Okay, should we start from the top?
Austin: Yeah, go and reset.
Dylan: Pretty cool, huh? Your aunt having her own web series.
Summer: Yeah, no, it's kind of exciting. I just wish that she didn't have to deal with creepy fans online.
Dylan: What do you mean?
Summer: Just some dumb message that she got.
Avery: Okay. I'm set.
Summer: It was sent from someone named 4mj.
Austin: Okay, in 5, 4, 3 --
Dylan: Hey, why didn't you tell me Ian started harassing you again?
Nikki: Here's a newsflash -- you and I were never friends.
Ian: The fact that we have a son would indicate --
Nikki: That you took advantage of me. You can whitewash that any way you want. I know the truth.
Ian: Your truth.
Nikki: Oh, please. Stop. The man behind the curtain has been revealed, and I see you for the fraud that you are. And, fortunately, so does my granddaughter.
Ian: Oh, Nikki, I'm so disheartened by this attitude. And after I gave you a very appetizing olive branch.
Nikki: Oh, my god. You give me ice cream and suddenly things are even between us? Are you kidding? What are you really after, Ian?
Ian: Just letting you know that I'm willing to forgive you for trying to send me to prison.
Nikki: Oh, you're willing to forgive me?
Ian: Mm-hmm.
Nikki: How dare you? Are you kidding me? I could never forgive you --
Victor: What's going on here?
Ian: I was just saying hello.
Victor: Didn't I tell you to stay away from my family?
Michael: You cannot keep the police out of this for long.
Kevin: Well, if you don't say anything, then they're not gonna know.
Michael: They will know. Chloe's therapist is obliged to inform the court of this missing session. And once that report is filed, a warrant will be issued for Chloe's arrest, and after that, there's nothing I can do to keep them from bringing her in.
Kevin: How much time does that buy us?
Michael: Have you listened to me?
Kevin: I'm just saying -- it is not going to take me anywhere near that long to find her. And once I do, I just have to convince her that I'm trying to help.
Lauren: Well, we all are.
Michael: Yeah, well, unfortunately, after what Billy said, you have to reevaluate --
Kevin: No, no, we're not -- we're not getting into that.
Lauren: You cannot ignore that she drugged him to try and get pregnant. I mean, that is a desperate --
Kevin: It's desperate. It's desperate.
Michael: Dangerous. Dangerous.
Kevin: Not to me she's not. It never should have gotten this bad, okay? If I hadn't been so wrapped up in my own stuff and feeling bad that she kept pushing me away --
Lauren: You couldn't have stopped this. You couldn't have.
Kevin: If I had been playing closer attention, I would have seen that she was spinning out of control.
Michael: Nonsense. You went above and beyond for Chloe.
Kevin: But it wasn't enough. And I need to find her. So I'm just asking you to buy me some more time.
Michael: Where have you looked so far?
Kevin: All the obvious places. The house. [Sighs] Delia's memorial, her school. There's no sign of her.
Lauren: I know what I would do if I were her. I'd want to shut out the world, and I'd want to go to the last place I was really happy.
Avery: Tell you about the online comment because it could have been from anyone.
Dylan: It's from 4mj -- the same guy who was posting the other negative stuff.
Avery: Some negative stuff. Some. And we have no proof that it's Ian.
Dylan: He said he was following you online.
Avery: Okay, well, a lot of people are following me online, and some of them say really mean things. And I am not gonna let that effect me or the show.
Austin: The fact that we have to keep stopping, that is effecting the show. Look, could you maybe play the overprotective boyfriend after we're done.
Avery: Don't do that. Dylan. [Sighs]
[Door opens, closes]
Christine: [Sighs] Now all that's missing is the birthday boy.
Victor: Don't you ever approach my wife again.
Ian: Oh? Victor, you know that since I'm a free man, I can approach anyone that I like.
Victor: Really?
Ian: And you can't do a thing about it.
Nikki: Please stop.
Ian: What? Physical threats? [Chuckling] Come on, Victor. We're both too sophisticated for that.
Victor: Oh, really?
Ian: Mm.
Victor: You think I'm sophisticated?
Ian: [Chuckles]
Victor: I'm a lot more primitive than you think.
Ian: Yeah?
Paul: So, what's going on here?
Ian: Paul, this man accosted me.
Nikki: No, that is not true. Victor didn't touch him.
Ian: Accosted me verbally. But don't worry, Nikki. I won't press charges against your husband this time. I wouldn't want to embarrass you like that. But now that I'm calling Genoa City home, I think we should all endeavor to try and coexist peacefully.
Victor: [Chuckles] Ain't gonna happen.
Ian: Well... [Chuckles]
Victor: [Sighs]
Avery: And I want you to always use fresh lemon juice in your baking.
[Door opens]
Avery: [Gasps] Oh, no.
Austin: Okay, what was that?
Avery: Um, sorry. I heard the noise and I thought Dylan maybe came back.
Avery: I'm sorry. Just give me a second.
Summer: So, um... after you're done filming this part?
Austin: I'll start editing the episode. You -- do you want to sit in on an editing session? You can see the episode from start to finish.
Summer: I wouldn't be in the way?
Austin: No, not at all. You know, normally we cut out the mistakes, but if we did that with Avery, well, we wouldn't have enough footage.
[Both laugh]
Summer: All right. Thanks.
Austin: Yeah.
Avery: Do you think we can focus and get this done?
Austin: Yeah. That's right. I'm the problem.
Avery: [Sighs] I'm sorry. I'm just -- I'm not happy with the way I left things with Dylan. [Sighs] What am I doing? I need to go talk to him.
Austin: Wait. Now?
Avery: Yes, and if the producers have a problem with that, I'll tell them the same thing I'm telling you. My relationship with Dylan comes first. And if the producers don't like that, then they can find a new host.
[Door slams]
Dylan: ""So, you're going to 'the talk'? Some things you def won't tell the world, huh?"" From 4mj.
Ian: Hey, Dylan. I have some news from my lawyer.
Dylan: Let me guess. Leslie filed a court order so you can't be refused service here.
Ian: [Laughs] Even better. The extortion charges have been dropped.
Dylan: How did that happen? You're guilty.
Ian: I'm lucky. The case won't be retried in Madison or any place else, and I'll be free to enjoy the coffee at my son's company in this fine establishment for some time to come.
Paul: Nikki, are you all right?
Nikki: Yeah, I'm fine. It was a little unsettling to hear that Ian won't be going to trial or prison. But I'm okay. He can't hurt me anymore.
Paul: What you have to realize -- both of you -- is that Ian Ward is an opportunist. I'm sure he doesn't want to get arrested again and wind up incarcerated.
Victor: Mm-hmm. Or worse.
Paul: Victor, you need to promise me no vigilante justice.
Victor: Don't worry about a thing, okay?
Paul: Okay, so what are you gonna do the next time he lays a trap for you? Pound him into the pavement? I'll tell you the same thing I told Dylan. Engaging Ian Ward is only going to make the situation worse for you.
Paul: Here you go. It might be a long wait.
Lauren: Sure you don't want to wait at home?
Michael: No, if Chloe's therapist reports that she broke parole, maybe I can run interference -- or not.
Lauren: You're not gonna let your brother down.
Michael: If it keeps him out of trouble, I might have to.
Lauren: He's just thrown everything into helping Chloe. He'll -- what if he can't find her?
Michael: What if he does?
Lauren: He's gonna take her to Fairview.
Michael: Kevin has been Chloe's protector. Do you really think my little brother would be capable of following through with having Chloe committed?
Lauren: After everything that we heard from Chelsea and Billy, I mean, Kevin has got to realize that Chloe is beyond his help.
Michael: He's out there trying to save her now. Hmm?
Lauren: Oh, Michael. You cannot send the police after Chloe.
Michael: All right. I won't. But I can't help feeling that it would be so much easier for Kevin if the police caught her. At least the choice would be out of his hands.
Chloe: What are you doing here?
Kevin: You know I'm a sucker for a john Hughes film.
Chloe: You never liked his movies. Besides, it's over.
Kevin: Well, I would have sat through it with you. In fact, I have. Like, a dozen times. The last time was the night of Delia's show. You and me. On a date.
Chloe: I think about that date all the time. It was the last night that my little girl was on this earth. [Sighs] And I was in here, oblivious to everything that was going on outside those doors.
Kevin: That's why you came here tonight. To think about that.
Chloe: We had fun.
Kevin: And you feel guilty about that.
Chloe: I did.
Kevin: Not anymore?
Chloe: I would do anything to go back and relive that night. Everything in my world was perfect. Delia was alive. And I hadn't gone crazy.
Dylan: I don't know how you managed to skate on the extortion charges.
Ian: I had an excellent lawyer.
Dylan: I'm not gonna let you get away with what you did to Nikki.
Ian: There are two sides to every story, Dylan. Now, sadly, the one your mother's been telling about your conception is riddled with misinformation.
Dylan: You forced yourself on her.
Ian: She maligned my character.
Dylan: It's called the truth.
Ian: Why are we arguing? What's past is in the past? I just hope that now that I've been, you know, vindicated that we all -- father, mother, and son -- would be able to get past all this unpleasantness.
Dylan: You think I'm gonna buy this act? It's not gonna happen. You may have played the system, but you're not bulletproof.
Ian: [Sighs] Avery, you came here just in time to advise Dylan to stop making these not-so-veiled threats.
Dylan: It wasn't a threat. It's what's coming.
Ian: You are so intent on my downfall, yet so accepting of a woman who gave you up!
Avery: Ian, I suggest that you leave before things escalate any further.
Ian: I'm always in control, dear. But your boyfriend here has anger issues. Must get that from his mother.
Avery: Feel better?
Dylan: I'm not gonna feel better till that bastard's gone for good.
Victor: Sweetheart. Baby, your hands are shaking.
Nikki: This will help. Thank you.
Victor: Listen to me. This run-in with Ian Ward has shaken you up more than you're willing to admit. Let me take you to the doctor now.
Nikki: No. There is no need. Dr. Costner has told me many times that my M.S. Is aggravated by stress.
Victor: Then explain something to me. Then why in the world are you staying in this place? When you know Ian Ward is right down the hall? What's the matter? Are you trying to prove a point?
Nikki: What if I am?
Victor: This stubbornness is bad for your health, sweetheart.
Nikki: What do you want me to do? You want me to just go home? Forget about everything you did?
Victor: I expect you to come to your senses and to understand.
Nikki: Well, I cannot, and I'm not ready to forgive and forget, so I'm gonna stay here.
Victor: All right. You do that. And I'll do what I have to do.
Nikki: Well, what does that mean? You're on thinking of going after Ian, are you? Victor.
Victor: You take care.
Nikki: Don't do it. [Sighs]
Paul: This alteration might be the first of many now that Ian is setting up camp in Genoa City. [Sighs] Y-- oh, that tastes good.
Christine: I'm glad you like it.
Paul: [Sighs]
Christine: What else would you like?
Paul: I would like Victor and Dylan to back off where Ian Ward is concerned. You know, I talked to them, and it's like talking to the wall.
Christine: I know what you mean. [Sighs] You know, I get it. They're angry. I'm angry. I thought those extortion charges against Ian would stick and Nikki would finally get some justice, didn't you?
Christine: Oh, you're talking to me?
Paul: [Chuckles] You are so pretty.
Christine: You noticed.
Paul: [Laughs] Okay.
Christine: I don't want to talk about Victor or Nikki or Ian.
Paul: Okay. How about police procedure?
Christine: Oh, gosh. No.
Paul: You want to see my badge?
Christine: We spend way too much time talking about that. Yes, maybe.
Paul: Well, what else, then?
Christine: Today is the day the man I married was born.
Paul: Oh, yeah?
Christine: I say we celebrate.
Paul: I'm a lucky guy.
Christine: Mm-hmm. Just the two of us.
Paul: Just the two of us. Done.
Christine: Yeah?
Paul: Yeah. [Chuckling] Well, there's on one else here. Just you and me. Take a look.
Christine: Lately it seems like there's been a third person in our marriage.
Paul: Oh, well... Nikki is not part of our marriage.
Christine: I know, but when you're not tracking down her son, you're pulling strings to try and get Ian out of her life.
Paul: I know. That's probably just guilt, you know? That's -- you know, when I think about it, I should have realized what Ian was doing to her all those years ago.
Christine: Stop. Stop blaming yourself for the past. Please. Focus on the future.
Paul: Being insensitive.
Christine: Our future.
Paul: [Chuckles]
Christine: Our future, please.
Paul: Future? That has?
Christine: That has us in that bed in about 30 seconds. And hopefully in about nine months.
Paul: I can't wait to have a baby with you.
Chloe: I remember that exact moment. That exact moment when Billy told me that our little girl -- [Sighs] It was like a -- it was like a loud...snap. Like a breaking bone. But it broke...my heart. And my head. And my soul. Then I couldn't think. I couldn't feel. I just -- I just wanted one more.
Kevin: One more what?
Chloe: One more everything. One more pizza night. One more morning driving her to school. [Sighs] One more tickle fest. [Chuckles] One more Halloween. One more, ""Mommy, I want a glass of water.""
Kevin: One more Delia?
Chloe: That's why I asked Billy for his help. And that's why I took Connor. I would do anything to get her back. Just a piece of what me and Delia was before.
Kevin: You should have had a chance to say goodbye to her. And if we weren't here at the movies, maybe we could have gotten you to the hospital in time.
Kevin: I blame myself for that.
Chloe: Kevin, it wouldn't have mattered. I still would have left the hospital without my daughter.
Kevin: There is still something we can do for you. You are not past the point of saving.
Avery: Ian was pushing your buttons. Why do you give him the satisfaction?
Dylan: Because the guy walks from every charge against him, and he's here because of me.
Avery: Okay. You wanted to know where you came from. After all the lies, you wanted to know the whole truth no matter how ugly it was.
Dylan: You're always on my side.
Avery: And I always will be.
Dylan: Why aren't you at your shoot?
Avery: Because setting things right with us is more important to me.
Dylan: Well, following your passion is important, too.
Avery: Mm-hmm. Dylan, cooking is a hobby.
Dylan: Come on. You do way more than just throw a recipe together. I mean, that's why you have your own show. That's why you're going to ""the talk"" in L.A. In the morning. Do you have any idea how proud I am of you?
Avery: None of this would be happening if you hadn't entered me in that cooking contest.
Dylan: I'm just happy the world gets to see what I've always known. Just how amazing you are.
Austin: Your face.
Summer: Did I get something on it?
Austin: No, no, no. I just -- [Sighs] Have we met before?
Summer: Um, no, I don't think so.
Austin: The bus.
Summer: School bus?
Austin: No, you're the model on the side of that bus.
Summer: Oh, yeah. Yeah. No, I used to be the face of Jabot.
Austin: I knew it. [Chuckles] So, which part of Jabot are you now?
Summer: I don't model anymore.
Austin: That's a shame. You're beautiful. So, why'd you give it up?
Summer: I just had been working a lot and I got kind of burnt out. Even ended up in the hospital. I was just trying to keep myself busy so I didn't have to think about my mom.
Austin: You miss her a lot.
Summer: Yeah. I don't know what I'm gonna do if she doesn't wake up soon. [Sighs] I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't know where this came from. Sorry. Thanks. [Sniffles] Sorry.
Austin: So, um... how long has she been --
Summer: Months. Just when I think that I can talk about her without bawling, I go and do this in front of a stranger.
Austin: No, I understand.
Summer: No one does. My friends don't understand, my dad doesn't. Everyone's living their life and my mom's life is on hold, and I feel like mine is, too. So thank you for saying that you understand, but it's okay that you don't.
Austin: Well, look, um... I wasn't just saying that to be polite. I lost my mother unexpectedly a few years back. Um... so, yeah. I do understand.
Lauren: Could you just have some faith in your brother? He knows what's right.
Michael: Knowing what's right has never prevented my brother from breaking ever law in the book. He's working an honest job now. Staying out of trouble. I don't want his progress derailed because he's not capable of giving up on Chloe.
Lauren: It's hard to give up on someone you love. You didn't. And I gave you lots of reasons to.
Michael: Mm. Yeah, well... you're my life.
Lauren: [Chuckles] And that proves my point. The heart wants what the heart wants.
Michael: That's what I'm afraid of.
Lauren: [Sighs]
Chloe: Why would you want to save me? I have been so awful to you.
Kevin: Because you've been in hell since Delia died. Look, Chloe...
Chloe: [Sighs]
Kevin: ...Deep down, I know that you are still the same woman I fell in love with. And nothing is gonna ever make me stop caring about you.
Chloe: [Chuckles] I'm so sorry for the way that I've been treating you. I mean, the first few weeks, you -- you held me every night so I could go to sleep. You spent every -- every waking hour trying to find Delia's killer to give me some closure. I wouldn't have been able to survive without you.
Kevin: I need you as much as you needed me.
Chloe: [Sighs] But you were grieving, too. I'm just so glad that you didn't lose yourself the way that I did.
Kevin: [Sighs] Chloe, the reason I came here --
Chloe: You have been my constant. You have been the only thing that has been there for me, that has made any sense. And I was so mean. And I was so out of control. [Sniffles] You're still trying to help me.
Kevin: Yeah, but, you see, that's where -- that's where I messed up. Because I was trying to help you in my way, and I think by doing so, I ended up hurting you.
Chloe: No, no.
Kevin: No, I did. I did, Chloe. See, I fought to keep you out of Fairview because I was convinced that I could do a better job taking care of you. But you're not getting better. Are you?
Chloe: [Sniffles] No. [Sighs] No, I'm not.
Summer: What happened?
Austin: One day she was here, and the next day she wasn't. At least there's a chance yours might come back.
Summer: My dad doesn't think so. He's dating again.
Austin: You don't like that.
Summer: I want my dad to be happy. I do. I just can't help but think that my mom's being forgotten. Is it stupid?
Austin: No. Summer, I -- I saved a voicemail that my mom left me 'cause I was afraid that I would forget the sound of her voice. I still listen to it sometimes.
Dylan: Hey, Nikki.
Nikki: Dylan. Hi.
Dylan: Hi. Can I talk to you about Ian?
Nikki: Oh, if it's about the charges being dropped, I already know.
Dylan: How'd you find out?
Nikki: Well, Ian couldn't wait to share his good news with me. And to let me know that all is forgiven.
Dylan: That's big of him.
Nikki: Yeah. He must have been feeling particularly generous. He got me a dessert that I didn't want and that led to words with Victor.
Dylan: That upset you?
Nikki: I'll be fine.
Dylan: I just -- I hate that this guy is free.
Nikki: I know. Me too. But Paul is right. Our hands are tied.
Dylan: Maybe not.
Nikki: Dylan, please don't go after him.
Dylan: No, I won't -- I won't confront Ian.
Nikki: Good. I'm very happy to hear that. I just wish Victor had promised the same.
Ian: [Grunts] Let go of me! Let go of me! What do you want?! [Grunting] What do you want?! [Grunts]
Paul: Best birthday ever.
Christine: It's not over yet.
Paul: I hope not.
Christine: [Chuckles] I'll be right back.
Paul: [Sighs] [Chuckles]
Christine: So, make a wish.
Paul: Let's make it together.
Chloe: Maybe it's time for me to get some real help.
Kevin: I'm really happy to hear you say that.
Chloe: [Sighs] Are you ready to get rid of me?
Kevin: I'm not going anywhere. I'm still gonna be your constant, right here, whenever you need me. Never, ever doubt that.
Chloe: Thank you. Thank you for loving me. And for always being there for me. [Sniffles] It's just that you deserve --
Kevin: Listen, listen, listen, listen. I am not looking for anything more from you.
Chloe: [Sighs]
Kevin: Okay? I know you don't love me anymore.
Chloe: But I wish I could. I wish that I could give you all of that. I just don't think that I'm capable of love anymore.
Kevin: Sure you are.
Chloe: No, I don't want to be. [Sniffles] Because loving someone -- it just hurts so damn much when you lose them.
Kevin: That's why you've been pushing me away. You're scared.
Chloe: [Sighs]
Kevin: You don't have to be. Not anymore. We're gonna get you the help that you need.
Chloe: [Sighs]
[Keys jingle]
Austin: We weren't sure you were coming back, so we went ahead and packed up.
Avery: What about the episode?
Austin: I have enough to piece a segment together, and we'll just film the rest when you get back from L.A.
Summer: Yeah, you know, and you have a really early flight in the morning, so I'm gonna head out. It was really good seeing you. Good luck on ""the talk."" I'll be watching you.
Avery: Thank you, honey.
Summer: Okay. Bye. Bye.
Austin: Bye.
Avery: Uh, Austin, could you stay just for a minute?
Austin: Yeah. Look, it's -- it's not a big deal about today. I'll handle things with the producer.
Avery: Yeah, I'm more concerned about my niece. Summer's been through a lot. She doesn't need to get her heart broken again.
Austin: What are you talking about?
Avery: You have a girlfriend. You shouldn't be leading her on.
Austin: You're right. Because that would make me a liar and a cheat. Which I'm not. My girlfriend and I broke up.
Avery: Well, I'm sorry to hear that. I just don't want to see my niece get hurt.
Austin: I'm not looking to hurt anyone. See you soon.
Dylan: Willa? Yeah, it's Dylan McAvoy. You were looking to make a deal before, right? I changed my mind. And I'm willing to pay. I want any information you have that can be used to put Ian away.
Ian: What is this all about, Victor? You let me go. You're making big trouble for yourself, man. I don't know what agenda you're pursuing, but I will fight you every step of the way.
Victor: You're a slimeball. This is one fight you won't win.
[NEXT_ON]
Hilary: [Gasps]
Lily: Get your skinny butt out of bed because we have some things to settle.
Paul: So, somebody beat up Ian Ward last night.
Dylan: And he claims it was me?
Nikki: I know what you did, and you need to undo it.
Victor: Too late for that.","Summer opens up to Avery's cameraman Austin about how much she misses Phyllis. He can understand because his mother died suddenly a few years ago. Avery asks Austin not to hurt Summer. He assures her that he doesn't intend to. Summer tells Dylan that Avery got another strange post from that creepy guy who Dylan still thinks it's Ian. Dylan calls Willa and tells her he is willing to pay her for any information that will put Ian in jail. Dylan, Nikki, and Victor are unhappy that the charges against Ian were dismissed and Victor hires some men to help him beat up Ian.",summ_screen
"Nick: Anyone here? Cassie? Cassie? Cassie! Let me look at you. You look so beautiful.
Cassie: You sure don't.
Nick: I'm kinda having a rough day.
Cassie: Rough year is more like it.
Nick: Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. Nothing feels the same.
Cassie: It shouldn't be that way.
Nick: It's true, Cassie. All , it was the worst mistake of my life letting you go out that night. Everything terrible that has happened... it goes back to that night.
[Nick remembering]
Nick: Lullaby and good night you're your mother's delight shining angels beside.
Nick: What the hell?
Sharon: You get out of here! Get out!
Nick: Soft and warm is your bed.
Cassie: Hey, Nikki.
Nikki: Hi, Cupcake.
Nick: Rest your head.
Cassie: Is Victor here, too?
Victor: Yes, my sweetheart, I'm right here. I'm right here.
Nick: Close your eyes rest your head.
Nick: Lullaby good night lullaby good night, Cassie.
Nick: I gotta get out of here.
Sharon: What?
Nick: I gotta go.
Sharon: Where?
Nick: I don't know, but I can't stay here.
Sharon: Wait, Nick...
Nick: Be back later. Do you think Cassie's death was my fault?
Sharon: No. I, uh...
Nick: You what?
Sharon: I just keep... thinking about that night that Cassie was at that party. She never should've been there.
Nick: But she was there.
Sharon: Well, we shouldn't have let her go.
Nick: He thinks that Cassie was driving?
Neil: I'm only telling you what Malcolm told me, man.
Nick: He is lying! This little punk killed my little girl. And now he's trying to save his own hide. One way or the other, Daniel is going to pay for being an underage drunk and getting behind the wheel of a car. How that happens is entirely up to him.
Phyllis: No! No! Get off of him! Get off of him!
Sharon: We would help you if we could!
Phyllis: Really? So why haven't you turned over Cassie's clothes to Christine?
Sharon: You're keeping secrets from me and I need to know what's on your mind.
Nick: Sometimes I think you still blame me for Cassie's death.
Nick: It's not what you think.
Sharon: Don't lie to me, Nick! I saw your face when I walked in this room! You thought you had a good thing going.
Nick: I didn't mean for this to happen. I don't want this to destroy us.
Sharon: Look me in the eye and tell me that you don't have any feelings for Phyllis. Well, the room's paid for. Why don't you use it?
Victor: As of today, I am taking control of my company again. I am reinstating myself as C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises.
Noah: We're never gonna be together again, are we? Not like a real family.
Sharon: Noah...
Nick: Noah, wait, buddy!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cassie: I'm so sorry.
Nick: If I could go back... I'd do things so differently.
Cassie: Well... let's see what you'd do.
Nick: That's me.
Cassie: Mm-hmm.
Nick: This is weird. You know, Babe, I think we should let Cassie go out with her friends tonight.
Sharon: Grounded is grounded. I don't think that we should let her go just because she wants us to.
Nick: This is it. The most important conversation of my life. Yeah, but she's been on her best behavior. She's doing betting in school. She's helping out around the house. She's been really cool to Noah. Her whole attitude's changed.
Sharon: I know it has. But it could be because she's known all along about tonight and she wants to go. If we make this exception now, how are we gonna discipline her in the future? And what kind of punishment is it if you get to go out while you're grounded? I think she's gonna learn that our word doesn't mean anything. Giving in is a bad idea.
Nick: Okay. She'll get over it, right? I mean, how long can a 14-year-old hold a grudge?
Sharon: I guess we'll see.
Nick: That's what I should've said! That's what should've happened.
Cassie: You think... all that other stuff wouldn't have happened?
Nick: If I had kept you home that night... it would've changed everything.
Cassie: She's so unhappy.
Nick: Yeah.
Cassie: Because of you?
Nick: Maybe. But that never would've happened.
Cassie: Seriously, it's okay. I understand. No need to explain.
Nick: I bet you're ashamed of me. You should be.
Cassie: Well, I'm not, okay? And before you yell guess what? It's just the way she is.
Nick: You know, when you died and your mother and I couldn't relate anymore... we couldn't deal with what happened. I never would've thought that...
Nick: Oh, you can't handle all this! You can't dodge all my attacks!
Phyllis: I can. God, you took half my life!
Nick: Oh, yeah! You can't dodge everything!
Phyllis: Wait a second. I'll show you how I dodge!
Nick: Oh, I bet I'm beating you with my eyes closed!
Phyllis: Oh! We did this again.
Nick: Uh-huh.
Phyllis: I've been really trying. I've been trying to hold myself back.
Nick: We both have.
Phyllis: I have no willpower.
Nick: Yeah, but in a good way.
Phyllis: I just... when I look at you...
Nick: What?
Phyllis: Nothing. I'm not gonna say it.
Nick: If I'd only stayed away... your life would be so different now. I'm sure of it.
Phyllis:  Giggles  stop it! You're gonna mess up my hair.
Jack: And that's a bad thing because...
Phyllis: Because you made reservations at the private dining room.
Jack: Oh, damn! I should've gotten takeout.
Phyllis: No! Not in this dress. You didn't tell me what we were celebrating.
Jack: That's right. I haven't told you yet, have I?
Phyllis: Mnh-mnh. So start talking.
Jack: Mind if I get comfortable first?
Phyllis: What are you doing?
Jack: What does it look like I'm doing?
Cassie: Oh, my gosh, Dad! Dad, he's gonna propose!
Nick: Yeah.
Cassie: This is amazing!
Phyllis: I guess tying your shoelace wouldn't be the right answer, would it?
Jack: I better get this done before my knee gives out.
Phyllis: Do you want a pillow? So, you know, you could take your time?
Jack: I do, Red. I wanna take an entire lifetime to show you how much you mean to me.
Cassie: Wow.
Nick: Yeah, but it didn't happen. Look at her.
Cassie: And this is all your fault, huh? Dad, you don't know for sure whether they would've gotten back together or not.
Nick: Maybe. But she's here all alone. And you can't tell me that her son would've abandoned her if it weren't for me.
Cassie: Daniel deserved better... from both of you.
Nick: You're right. Daniel deserved better.
Cassie: You know, I tried telling you and Mom that.
Nick: What do you mean?
Cassie: In the hospital after the accident. I wanted so badly for you guys to see that Daniel wasn't stupid. And wouldn't go and do something that would get us both killed. But... you guys wouldn't listen. You kept trying to punish him for something that wasn't even his fault.
Sharon: Do you think Daniel's trial will be over quickly?
Nick: I don't see any reason why it should drag out.
Sharon: Well, Christine obviously feels she has some viable defense.
Nick: Look, if you're talking about this ridiculous theory that Cassie was driving that night, she can forget it. Because it's not gonna hold up in court.
Sharon: Well, why were Paul and Christine so anxious to get their hands on Cassie's clothes? What could be in her things that would be of any use to them?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Nick: Nothing. Sharon, they're just grasping at straws. All they have is the convenient selective memory of some drunk kid who knows he's going to jail for a very long time.
Cassie: Because you wanted to put him there.
Nick: Cassie...
Cassie: Dad, you hid my clothes. You buried them. You knew Daniel was telling the truth, and you still wouldn't help him.
Nick: I was wrong. That's why I came forward.
Cassie: Yeah... finally.
Nick: It's like I was living in this dream-- this horrible dream that I couldn't wake up from. I knew what I was doing was wrong-- that it wouldn't bring you back. I was so angry. I couldn't let go. He manipulated Cassie. He knew that she had a crush on him, so he led her on.
Sharon: Nick, we don't know that.
Nick: I know! Sharon, I know it. Daniel says that he didn't know Cassie that well. Because Cassie never would've been at that party. And then she never would've gotten in the car with him. And she certainly wouldn't have left the hospital to try and find him. If you wanna blame someone for Cassie's death, you blame Daniel. I hate him. What he has taken from us. And I am not gonna be satisfied until he looks me in the eyes.
Cassie: You hated the fact that I was dead, but you shouldn't have hated Daniel.
Nick: I know. I made so many mistakes.
Cassie: But you forgave him.
Nick: I actually think Daniel's a really good kid. We got pretty close for awhile.
Cassie: You were almost like a dad to him.
Nick: Yeah. I screwed that up, too.
Cassie: When he found out about you and his mom. He went and left altogether and got married way too young.
Cassie: Daniel and Lily are happy, though. Aren't they?
Nick: Yeah, Cassie, but it's not what a kid his age should be experiencing. It's his senior year of high school. Things should be so different.
Phyllis: Jack, help me!
Jack: You're doing fine.
Daniel: Yeah, Mom, it's gonna be dark in there. No one's gonna see it anyway.
Phyllis: Oh, gosh! But I wanna get it right. You're so handsome. I want everyone to see you when you're standing up there.
Daniel: Standing up where?
Phyllis: On that-- on that platform thing. When they announce you prom king.
Daniel: Hey why not supreme galactic emperor of the universe?
Jack: Kid's got a point.
Phyllis: Come on!
Daniel: If you're gonna go for something and do something, you might as well do it right, right?
Phyllis: Don't make fun of me! Look at you! You're my little boy. You're all grown up.
Daniel: Mom...
Phyllis: Soon you're going to be going off to college.
Daniel: Right now, I just wanna go off to the prom out that door.
Jack: I'll distract her. You run.
Daniel: Okay. Whatever you do, don't let her pull out the baby pictures, or she's gonna fall apart.
Phyllis: Stop it!
Jack: I'll take good care of your mom.
Daniel: I know you will, Jack. Take care, thank you!
Phyllis: Have fun, Sweetheart!
Nick: That's how his life would've been-- simple... uncomplicated.
Cassie: Dad, is anyone's life? I mean, I know it may seem that way but...
Nick: I have spent the past year of my life just existing. Day in and day out because I couldn't imagine a life without you in it. When I think about all the damage I've done to everyone-- the lashing out, the selfish mistakes... and I can't imagine how anyone... could ever forgive me.
Cassie: We don't have to do this.
Nick: No, I need to face it. All of it. This used to be such a close family... like us. And not anymore.
Cassie: And I suppose you caused all these problems?
Nick: They all started last summer when Lily took off with Daniel.
Cassie: Dad, like you forced her to do that? Come on.
Nick: I am the one who set it in motion, Cassie. Lily should've never had to choose between her family and Daniel. That wasn't right.
Cassie: So because you let me out when I was grounded, Lily's life was ruined.
Nick: You don't believe me? Take a look.
Dru: Neil, please look at me. Man, you are driving me crazy! Are you gonna freeze me out all night?
Devon: So what's the plan, guys?
Dru: If it's about dinner, its gonna be a minute, okay?
Devon: All right, well, am I gonna have to watch you two fight through it-- like last night? You know what? Tell me, is it gonna be like this around here from now on? Can you not figure out a way to deal with each other? You know what? Forget it.
Nick: You see what I'm talking about? It shouldn't be like this.
Cassie: What should it be like?
Nick: Like this...
Dru: Nice! Nice, beautiful! Man, you look great!
Devon: Thank you.
Dru: Let's put on your boutonnière.
Cassie: Devon looks incredible!
Nick: They all do.
Cassie: Dad, he's the only one dressed for prom.
Nick: I'm talking about how they are with each other.
Cassie: I see what you mean.
Nick: There's no fighting. There's no tension. They're just happy to be together.
Daniel: Hey!
Dru: Hey!
Cassie: Oh, Daniel must be here to pick up Lily.
Nick: That's what I'm talking about. Look how natural it is. Dru and Neil can't stand the sight of that kid. But if it had been like this-- the way it would've been...
Cassie: So this is what you think would've happened if you hadn't messed up?
Nick: Don't you?
Cassie: Oh, look at Lily's dress!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Wow! You look...
Lily: Good, I hope.
Daniel: That dress looks amazing on you.
Lily: Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself.
Daniel: Yeah, well, you know, I wanted to wear a tie-dyed tux, but my mom-- she wasn't really having any of that.
Neil: I think I'm gonna have to go along with Phyllis on that on, brother.
Dru: Let me take a picture of you two.
Daniel: Okay, let me just give Lily her flowers.
Dru: Okay.
Lily: Those are pretty.
Cassie: Aren't they cute together? What?
Nick: If you had felt that way a year ago, maybe you wouldn't have risked your life for him.
Cassie: I had a crush on him.
Nick: You were obsessed.
Cassie: Whatever. I get it now. Daniel and Lily are really meant to be together.
Neil: It's gorgeous.
Dru: Perfect! Gotta go, though.
Daniel: Okay, let's do it.
Neil: All right, now be careful. Remember, no drinking.
Daniel: No.
Neil: All right.
Daniel: Absolutely not.
Lily: Okay, guys, don't worry.
Neil: Hey, son, have a good time.
Lily: I love you.
Daniel: Have a good time while we're gone. Bye, guys.
Neil: We will. I love you, too, sweetheart.
Dru: Bye.
Neil: Wow!
Dru: Oh, honey!
Neil: Those kids... they sure were happy.
Dru: Yeah, I never thought I'd see the day where I'd let Phyllis' son sweet- talk me.
Neil: I'm so glad you gave the kid another chance-- that we both did.
Dru: Well, you know...
Neil: Hey...
Dru: Hmm?
Neil: You know what this means, don't you?
Dru: What?
Neil: Well, Devon and Sierra are at the prom. Lily and Daniel are at the prom.
Dru: Ooh, that only means one thing, huh?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cassie: Once they get used to Daniel and Lily being married... they'll be okay again.
Nick: What makes you so sure?
Cassie: Because they love each other... a lot. They may be fighting now.
Nick: You're right. It's a start. You can't shut each other out if you wanna save your marriage. That's what I did to your mother. You knew. Both grieving, both lost. And instead of helping Sharon through it, I left her to deal with it on her own.
Cassie: Come on.
Nick: What do you mean?
Cassie: Never mind.
Nick: No, Cassie, I wanna hear it.
Cassie: Well, she needed somebody to help through. She wasn't completely alone. You understand what I'm trying to say.
Nick: I think you better show me.
Cassie:  Sighs 
Nick: Why are we here?
Cassie: We can leave.
Nick: No. No.
Nick: Open the door. I need to see what happened here.
Sharon: I'm so sorry, Brad.
Brad: Sharon... its okay. Don't worry about it.
Sharon: I can't believe I froze up in the middle of the web cast.
Brad: It's not your fault. Those calls about Cassie should never have gotten through.
Sharon: Well, that's very sweet of you to say, but, you know, more and more I just feel like I'm a fake. And it's only a matter of time before people realize that I don't know what I'm doing.
Brad: You are not a fake. You're the real thing. The real thing.
Nick: I bet that's exactly how it happened.
Cassie: Please don't be mad at her.
Nick: I'm not mad at her. How can I be? After what I did to her? I pushed her away for months.
Sharon: I need to feel close to Cassie. I need to feel close to that part of my life. Don't take that away from me.
Nick: You mean, like I took away our daughter?
Sharon: What did you say?
Nick: Nothing, forget it.
Sharon: We need to talk about this.
Nick: No, we don't need to talk about it.
Sharon: Yeah, we do. Because you're keeping secrets from me.
Nick: Sometimes, I think you still blame me for Cassie's death.
Sharon: What? No! No, I don't.
Nick: Are you sure? Because I'm not.
Sharon: You mean, you haven't seen any of the warning signs? No red flags where our marriage is concerned? Nothing? You know, I can count on one hand the number of times that we have made love since Cassie died. And that doesn't strike you as cause for concern?
Nick: No.
Sharon: No, Nick, it hasn't ..But, you're aware of .. the distance between us.
Nick: Cassie?
Cassie: You know, I never thought anything like this would happen to my parents.
Nick: Neither did I. After all these years together. When you died, Cassie, everything changed.
Cassie: Don't forget, things weren't exactly easy a year ago, either. Aunt Vicki wanted a job in the company. You said no. It made a lot of people mad.
Nick: You're right, it did.
Nick: The night of your accident, Victoria was all set to go back to Italy.
Cassie: Would you like to go back and change that, too?
Nick: Not really. Well, I don't know. Maybe, uh... if Vicki had gotten on that plane, then things would be better for everyone. So, Babe, I forgot to ask you. Did you see the postings on the web site about your last appearance?
Sharon: Um, yeah, I think everyone was pleased.
Nick: Pleased? The store was mobbed! You are a rock star.
Sharon: A rock star, huh?
Nick: A big rock star.
Sharon: Well, then, you know what? I want pink jelly beans and I mean, only pink jelly beans in my hotel room from now on. Is that clear?
Nick: Whatever. Are you taking diva lessons?
Sharon: Yeah, from, uh, Drucilla Winters.
Nick: I'm gonna tell her you said that.
Victoria: Hello! I heard a wild rumor that this is where the CEO hangs out.
Sharon: Oh, my gosh! Hey!
Nick: Oh, it is so good to see you.
Victoria: Good to see you.
Nick: Wow! So? How was the honeymoon?
Sharon: Yeah! Gosh, you even have to ask? I mean, look at them!
Man:  Italian accent  well, it was marvelous. Thanks to my lovely bride.
Victoria: Oh! Well, listen, I'm sure that you're busy. So we'll let you get back to work.
Nick: Well, family dinner at the house tonight.
Victoria: Oh, we'll be there! Yes!
Sharon: Cassie and Noah can't wait to see you two.
Man: Well, we picked up a few surprises for them on our trip.
Sharon: Oh, well, they'll be even more delighted!
Victoria: Good seeing you.
Nick: You, too, sis. You, too.
Victoria: Even if it's only for a little while.
Nick: I have never seen you look happier. Come on, we'll walk you out.
Victoria: All right. Thank you.
Cassie: Ah. Come on, it's time.
Nick: Where are we going?
Cassie: Home.
Cassie: Noah has gotten so big. You know, soon he'll be wanting my old room to spread out his baseball cards.
Nick: He likes to play in your room. It's just the way you left it. It makes him feel like you're still with us.
Cassie: I am. I always will be.
Nick: We had everything. I didn't realize it until you were gone.
Cassie: Daddy...
Nick: I should be here tonight... with my family. Instead, I'm alone, wondering how I'm gonna live without them.
Nikki: Oh, it is so wonderful to have you both here.
Victoria: Well, where else would we be? We had to spend some time with our new niece.
Sharon: We got the gift that you sent for Faith. I've been meaning to thank you.
Victoria: Oh, may I see it? Agostino and I ordered it online when we were on our honeymoon.
Sharon: Okay, here. Take her?
Nick: All right. Hey, little one.
Victoria: She's so pretty.
Nick: Hello. Aw, yeah, I've got you, don't I? Hi. Wanna hold hands?
Victor: Where's Cassie?
Nick: Where have you been?
Cassie: Looking for this. It's a present for Faith. It was mine when I was little. And now I want my baby sister to have it.
Nick: It's beautiful.
Cassie: It's okay. You're gonna be fine. You're gonna be okay. Don't worry.
Cassie: I'm so sorry the journey made you sad.
Nick: We would've had a daughter. You said that your mom and I would have another little girl.
Cassie: You still can.
Nick: Even after everything I've done?
Cassie: If it's what you really want.
Nick: Cassie, I don't know what that is anymore. I swear to you, there are times that I... I don't even know who I am.
Cassie: You will. You'll be all right again. But you have to stop saying, ""what if.""
Nick: It's not that easy. You showed me tonight what life would be like, if I had just...
Cassie: No, no... no. You didn't see what would've happened. Tonight you saw what you imagined would've happened. You keep blaming yourself because you think you're responsible for every terrible thing that's happened. If I'd stayed grounded that night, that everything would've been different. Everybody's lives would be... perfect. News flash, Dad, you don't have that much power. Figure out what you want and go for it. But you have to promise me that you will try really hard, that you won't give up.
Nick: I promise you. I swear.
Cassie: I have to go now.
Nick: No. I can't say good-bye to you again.
Cassie: It's not good-bye. I'll always be with you. Right here. But you know that, don't you?
Nick: Yeah, I do.
Cassie: I love you, Daddy.
Nick: I love you, too.
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 Knock on door 
Sharon: Coming. What are you doing here?
Nick: I need to be with you. I need to be with my son. I'm moving back home.","Jack comes to see Nick to find out why he slept with Phyllis. ""Why her? Were you trying to hurt me? Was it just for sex?"" Nick says nothing. ""WAS IT THE SEX?"" Nick sarcastically answers. ""Yeah Jack I slept with Phyllis to hurt the man that helped to raise me, and I did it to also hurt my son in the process. It was just for the sex!"" Jack's faces changes. ""Oh my god! You are in love with her!"" Nikki loves the help that she is getting from Phyllis but worries about having her in the building with Nick there too. ""I have a solution for that,"" Victor reveals. ""I have offered Jack a job. That way he can take some of the load off you, you won't need Phyllis in the office and we can spend more quality time together."" Nikki looks into his eyes. She is surprised that he has offered a job to Jack and she really truly believes that he is being sincere. Brad tells Phyllis that she shouldn't be in the building. ""I can remember when no one wanted you around,"" Victoria snaps. ""Now you have married the boss's daughter and you are here swinging a big stick. If you don't want me around, go talk to Nikki about it."" Brad finds Sharon alone working on Cassie's celebration. She tries to hold it together but ends up spilling her guts and starting to cry. He hugs her and soon they are rubbing each other's backs. They kiss lightly at first, and then passionately. Victoria enters the office soon after and sees the strange looks on Brad and Sharon's faces. Both are far from each other now. ""What is the matter? What is going on?"" No one answers her. ""Oh I get it,"" Victoria says. ""You have been working on Cassie's celebration and it has been making you sad. Is that it?"" Victoria offers to take half the work from Sharon and help her with it. Sharon leaves, and Victoria goes to her husband. ""I would like to thank you for being so supportive to Sharon, Brad. You know Brad, you really are something,"" she says to him smiling. Nick returns to work. No one is there. He hears children's music and follows the sound to an office. ""Anyone here?"" No one answers. He is about to leave when a bright light goes on behind him. He turns back into the office and stares into the bright light. ""Cassie?"" It is her. She smiles happily at her father as he stares back at her dumbfounded.",summ_screen
"Michael: So what's your day look like?
Lauren: Ah, busy, thank goodness, because it'll keep my mind off of Daisy's hearing. Oh.
Michael: Listen, if you try and call me, and I don't pick up, then--
Lauren: Leave a message at the beep, Baby. Thanks.
Michael: You do know you're my number one priority, don't you?
Lauren: Oh, sure. Except on the day that Newman Enterprises goes public.
Michael: Yeah, pretty much.
Lauren: Mm-hmm. Mm, our broker has our buy order, right?
Michael: Yeah.
Lauren: Excellent. Boy, I never thought I would see Victor Newman give up control of his company.
Michael:  Laughs  You never will.
Lauren: And if that's the case, maybe I should rethink his offer.
Michael: Oh, a seat on the Newman board is very prestigious.
Lauren: I know. I know, but what if he thinks I'm gonna be his puppet?
Michael:  Chuckles  Well, he'll learn soon enough. Nobody orders my wife around. Mwah.
Lauren: That's right.
Phyllis: Hi, can I have some coffee? Hello. Oh, come on, you guys. You guys. You know I despise Daisy as much as you do. She tried to kill me, too, but you've got to understand I am doing this so my son... we don't even know if her rights will be reinstated.
Lauren: You know what, Phyllis? It doesn't even matter what happens in court. The damage is done.
Phyllis: Hey, listen. You have got to understand--
Michael: I understand. I understand. You did what you had to do, and we just had to accept it. So out of respect for the friendship we had, we'd like you to extend the same courtesy and... accept that we're through with you and just walk away.
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Leslie: Very nice.
Daisy:  Scoffs  I look like a total dork.
Leslie: Would you prefer an orange jumpsuit?
Daisy: Hmm, it's a toss-up.
Leslie: Did Phyllis and I not tell you to lose the attitude? It's not enough to just dress like a lady.
Daisy: I have to act like one, too.
Leslie: Yes, and you'd better be convincing. The judge will see through you if you aren't.
Daniel: So you really think my mom's gonna pay for your legal fees or whatever it is she promised you, huh? I mean, you realize she's using you. Once she gets whatever it is that she wants, well, you're gonna be lucky if she remembers your name.
Daisy:  Sighs  I just want what's best for our daughter, Daniel.
Daniel: You know, if that was true, you'd turn around and you'd walk out of here right this minute, and you'd leave Lucy with Billy and Victoria where she belongs.
Victoria: Do we have enough formula in there?
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Billy: If we had any more formula in here, we'd have to get wheels for this bag.  Sighs  We should probably get goin'.
Lucy:  Fusses 
Victoria: Um, okay. I'm just gonna spend a few more minutes here.
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Gloria: Did you call in the liquor order?
Jeff: Uh, just now.
Gloria: Change the light bulbs in the storeroom?
Jeff: Check.
Gloria: And fix the, uh, lock on the freezer door?
Jeff: Jeez, you're a nag.
Gloria: Somebody's gotta make sure things get done around here, Jeffrey.
Jeff: Oh, ""Your highness."" So you're the brains and I'm just the muscle.
Gloria: Yeah, Baby, and don't you forget it.
Jeff: Welcome to the Gloworm. I'm Jeffrey Bardwell, uh, proprietor.
Genevieve: Nice to meet you.
Jeff: The pleasure is mine.
Genevieve: Well, this ought to do nicely.
Gloria: For what?
Genevieve: I'm throwing myself a party.
Gloria: Ooh.
Jeff: Ahh. When?
Genevieve: Now.
Gloria: And how many guests can we expect? You're lookin' at her. I'll take a bottle of your best champagne. I am celebrating.
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Diane: Nick?
Nick:  Sighs  What do you want, Diane?
Diane: Can--can we talk?
Nick: We have nothing to say to each other.
Diane: There's something I want you to know.
Nick: What?
Diane: The t--the time that we spent together before I married your father, I really did... love you.
Nick:  Chuckles  Diane, if I believed you, which I don't, why on earth are you telling me this now?
Diane: I know that you said what happened between us after New Mexico was just sex.
Nick: It was.
Diane: But if you would just give me another chance--
Nick: I am not interested.
Diane: I know you had feelings for me.
Nick: Yes, I did, but when we were together, every time I turned around, you were scheming or manipulating someone. I'd never be able to trust you, and you can't have love without trust.
Diane:  Sighs  Nick, wait. What--what about lunch?
Nick: You need to get this through your head. There's nothing between us anymore. So you can bounce back and forth between my father and my slimy brother as much as you want. But this Newman right here is taking himself out of the equation permanently.
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Woman: The New York stock exchange opening bell is just minutes away, and anticipation is in the air as investors eagerly await one of America's most successful privately held companies going public today.
 Cell phone rings 
Michael: Victor, I was just about to call you.
Victor: Yeah, what's the good word?
Michael: Well, Newman Enterprises stock is expected to open today in the $50 to $60 range, but buzz on the street is it's going to go much higher.
Victor: How much higher?
Michael: Uh, $80 or $90 a share, possibly more, by today's closing bell.
Victor: Well, let's hope there are no surprises.
Michael: No, nothing's gonna go wrong. I took care of that.
Victor: Hope you're right, old boy.  Sighs 
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Adam: Where have you been? The stock market's about to open.
Diane: That's all you care about, isn't it? Your stupid plan to stick it to Victor.
Adam: So what happened? Has something changed?
Diane:  Sighs  I'm having a bad morning.
Adam: You thinking about backing out?
Diane: Not anymore.
Adam: Good.
Diane: Do you really think this plan is gonna work?
Adam: If you play your part, Diane.
Diane: And how much do you stand to gain if it does?
Adam: More money than I could spend in a lifetime-- several lifetimes.
Diane: Minus my cut. As much as I'll enjoy seeing Victor get what's coming to him, it's not gonna pay the bills.
Adam: You'll get your money, Diane. Now I need you to do your part. Go. I'm countin' on you. Do not mess this up.
Woman: Although many said it would never happen, Newman Enterprises' stock is now officially on the block. By the end of the day, we'll know if it's boon or bust for Victor Newman and his company.
Adam: Oh, it's gonna be a boon... not just for Victor.
Woman: We're only a minute or so in, and as expected, investors are clamoring to buy into the Newman Enterprises I.P.O., visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads.
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Jack: Oh, come on. Not today. Oh, come on, damn it!
 Knock on door 
Jack: If you're here to see Kyle, he's at--
Diane: He's at camp, Jack. I know that. That's not why I'm here.
Jack: This isn't a good time. I just lost my cable and my internet.
Diane: Ooh. Well, you must be frantic not knowing what's going on with the Newman I.P.O.
Jack: What's it to you?
Diane: I happen to have some... inside information about that.
Jack: Oh, I'll bet you do.
Diane: Okay, fine. Blow me off. But you'll miss doing the thing in this world that brings you the most pleasure-- screwing with Victor.
Jack: What kind of inside information could you possibly have?
Diane: Well, Adam has come up with a way to make a fortune off of Victor's I.P.O., and I'm helping him.
Jack: Okay, I'll bite. What's Junior up to?
Diane: I'll share with you what I know for a price.
Jack: Why do you need me? I assume you're not helping Adam for free.
Diane: I'm covering my butt. If Adam pays up, I'll double my money, and if he doesn't, at least I won't end up with nothin'.
Jack: How do I know you're not playin' me?
Diane: Hmm. I'll tell you what, as a show of good faith, I will let you postdate the check for tomorrow, and if you're not completely satisfied, you can stop payment.
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Phyllis: You look great. You look really great. I'm glad you're not fighting us anymore.
Daisy: Yeah, I'm holding up my end of the deal even though Daniel tried to convince me that you're not gonna hold up your end.
Phyllis: Okay, well, he's wrong. You help me, I help you.
Daisy: Even if your son ends up hating you?
Phyllis: One battle at a time. Excuse me a second. Hi. I didn't know you were coming.
Nick: I wanted to be here for Victoria.
Phyllis: Oh. I'm sorry that-- that Billy and Victoria are hurting.
Nick: Hurting? If they lose Lucy, they're gonna be devastated.
Phyllis: I'm doing this for my family.
Nick: I used to be your family.
Phyllis: You'll always be my family.
Nick: Not after this.
Mrs. Miller: Mr. and Mrs. Abbott?
Victoria: Yeah?
Billy: Yes?
Mrs. Miller: I'll be taking care of Lucy during the proceedings.
Victoria: Uh, can we keep her with us?
Rafe: This is, um, standard procedure during a hearing of this sort. It will be fine.
Billy: All right. Well, everything she needs is in that bag on the stroller.
Victoria: She has this little, uh, key ring toy that she likes to suck on a lot. You can--
Mrs. Miller: She'll be fine.
Victoria: Okay.
Mrs. Miller: Come here, Sweetheart.
Victoria: Bye-bye, Kitten.
Billy: Hey, hey, Baby, behave. Be good to the nice lady.
Victoria: We'll be-- we'll be here waiting.
Man: It's time.
Victoria: Okay.
Lauren: H-hold the door, please!
Man: Your name, please?
Lauren: Lauren Fenmore Baldwin.
Man: I'm afraid you can't go in.
Lauren: Well, wait, there are some things I need to tell the court about daisy carter.
Man: Ma'am, this is a closed hearing. Only preapproved parties are admitted.
Lauren:  Sighs 
Judge Welchert: Let's proceed. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if parental rights should be restored to Daisy Carter, biological mother of the minor child currently known as Lucy Abbott. Miss Michaelson, I'll hear your opening remarks.
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Jeff: There... we go.
Genevieve: Oh.
Jeff: Try this.
Genevieve: Wow. Lots of bubbles in there.
Jeff: Mm-hmm.
Gloria:  Laughs 
Genevieve: Mm-hmm.
Jack: Is your Wi-Fi working?
Jeff: Absolutely.
Genevieve: Is this your best?
Jeff: Well, that's $200 a pop.
Genevieve: Well, I suppose it will do. But, uh, do me a favor-- order some Clos du Mesnil, 1995.
Gloria: Mm. And that's going to be about, um, a little over $700 a bottle.
Genevieve: Order a case.
Jeff: A case?
Genevieve: Yes. That way, whenever I come in, you'll have it for me.
Jeff: You have very expensive tastes.
Gloria:  Chuckles 
Genevieve:  Chuckles  If you mean that I appreciate the finer things in life, you're right. Speaking of which, who is that man?
Gloria: That is Jack Abbott. If you want rich and important...  Clicks tongue  He's your guy.
Genevieve: Interesting.
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Michael: Yeah, everything's lookin' good. Do you want to meet up? We can watch history being made together.
Victor: All right, meet me in my office in half an hour.
Adam: You all over the big I.P.O.?
Michael:  Scoffs  What do you care? You sold your stock options.
Adam: I care more than you think.
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Woman: Experts predict that Newman Enterprises stock may go as high as--
 Mutes TV   Telephone rings 
Victor: Yes?
Man: Diane Newman is here to see you, Sir.
Victor: Tell her I'm busy.
Man: She's upset. She says it's extremely urgent.
Victor:  Sighs  All right, let her in.
 Cell phone rings 
Michael: Yeah, Victor?
Victor: I'll be a little late, okay? Something came up.
Michael: No worries. Just call me when you're leaving the ranch.
Victor: All right, make it quick. There's somewhere I have to be.
Diane: It'll have to wait, because this won't.
Victor: What's so damn important?
Diane: I'm pregnant.
Victor: You're what?
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Leslie: Miss Carter, you failed to appear before this court in the initial parental rights hearing. Will you describe the circumstances that led to your absence?
Daisy: Uh, I didn't know about the hearing. I was in Canada in hiding.
Leslie: Hiding from the Genoa City police, were you not?
Daisy: Yes. I had been roped into something terrible. My aunt and legal guardian Sarah Smythe, she, uh, forced me to hold two people hostage. She forced me to do things my--my whole life, things I, uh...  Sniffles  I never wanted to go along with her. I was just so afraid of what would happen if I didn't. I knew the punishment would be terrible. It always was.
Leslie: So you were under house arrest and pregnant with Daniel Romalotti's child, facing a very uncertain future.
Daisy: But it wasn't uncertain. I had no money, and everyone was against me. I knew I was gonna be convicted, so that's when I decided to escape for my baby's sake.
Billy:  Quietly  Really shoveling it, isn't she?
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Gloria: Well, if it isn't Jack Abbott. What can I get you, Jack?
Jack: Just coffee.
Gloria: How about a nice cinnamon roll to go with that?
Jack: I said just coffee.
Gloria: You don't have to get huffy about it.
Jack: Sorry. I have to stay focused here.
Gloria: Oh, yeah? Something important?
Jack: Yeah, very. So you can get me my coffee and make yourself scarce, okay?
Gloria: Comin' right up, Jack.
Jack: Justin, Jack Abbott.  Sighs  No, not yet. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. This stock is gonna go lower. Just keep the order ready. You know, as a matter of fact, double the number of shares in my order. Yes, I'm serious. Don't do anything until you hear from me.
Genevieve: Sounds exciting.
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Adam: Looks like dear old dad's on a roll. That's even higher than the last time I checked. Of course, it's still not as high as the price that Tucker paid me for those options, not that it would be doing him any good right now.
Michael: Well, it just goes to show you, money can't buy everything, certainly not health or happiness.
Adam: So very true. The stress of being rich, all the wheeling and dealing, could be detrimental to one's health.
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Victor: Even if you are pregnant, it's not mine.
Diane: I haven't been with anybody else.
Victor: You're living with my son Adam.
Diane: Yeah, platonically. He only keeps me around because it annoys you and Nicholas.
Victor: You're a piece of work. You don't even mind admitting that, do you?
Diane: The point is, unlike you, I was faithful. Well--well, until I realized it was hopeless. But I happen to know this baby is yours.
Victor: Really? You don't expect me to believe that now, do you?
Diane: Of course not.
Victor: We've been down this road before, Diane Jenkins.
Diane:  Sighs  Once it's safe for the baby, we can do a paternity test. But until then... I have no job. I have no money. I have no health insurance, nothing.
Victor:  Sighs  All right.
Diane: All right, what?
Victor: Until we determine the paternity of the child, I'll keep you afloat.
Diane: And once you find out the baby's yours?
Victor: Then I will take full responsibility for it, okay? Now show yourself out. I'm busy.
Diane: That's it? That's all you've got to say?
Victor: What the hell did you expect? A declaration of love, or what?
Diane: You don't have to be sarcastic.
Victor: Show yourself out.
Diane: Might I have a glass of water before I go?
Victor:  Sighs 
 Water pours 
Victor: Here.
Diane:  Whimpers  Ow.
Victor: What's the matter?
Diane: I'm just, um, I'm having, uh, some cramping.
Victor: Something you ate?
Diane: Uh, no. No, I was spotting this morning, so...
Victor: Want me to call a doctor?
Diane:  Whimpers  I don't--I don't think I have time for that. I think something's really wrong. It hurts, you know?
Victor: Well, then let me take you to the hospital.
Diane: I'm feeling a little...  Whimpers  Ow, I think I might--
Victor: Okay, whoa, whoa. Sit down. Just sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down, sit down, sit down.
Diane: Ow. It's getting worse. Can you please help me?
Victor: Let me call an ambulance.
Diane:  Gasps   Sighs  Ow.
Diane:  Sighs 
Victor: Breathe deeply, okay?
Diane: I've never felt pain so intense...  Gasps  Not even when I was having Kyle. It hurts.
Victor: Help--help is on the way. Just don't worry. Help is on the way now, okay? Just breathe deeply.
Diane: I-I'm so sorry. I know you were busy.
 Sirens approach 
Diane:  Wails 
Victor: I'll let--I'll let-- I'll let them in. Hold on. Breathe deep. Come on.
Diane: Okay, hurry up.  Groans 
Diane:  Sighs   Groans 
Victor: Right here.
Diane:  Groans   Sighs 
Woman: Show me where it hurts.
Diane: It's right here. Ow!
Woman: Is it more toward one side or the other?
Diane: No, it's just a-- a general cramping.
Woman: Could you be pregnant?
Diane: I am, yeah.
Woman: We'll get you to the hospital as soon as possible.
Victor: I'll follow in the car.
Diane: Please, please, wait, I'm--I'm scared. Promise you'll stay with me.
Victor: Okay, I promise.
Diane: Ow! Ow!
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Lauren: So I went to the court to tell the judge the truth about Daisy, and-- and they wouldn't even let me in.
Michael: You went to the court? You-- all right, listen to me. It is not unusual for a family court case to be closed to the public.
Lauren: I am one of her victims, and without my testimony, Daisy's parental rights could be reinstated.
Michael: She'll still go back to jail to await trial.
Lauren: Yeah, but then Phyllis gets Lucy, right?
Michael: It's--it's possible. Being the biological mother carries a lot of weight in court.
Lauren: She's a criminal. The woman did unspeakable things.
Michael: All right. Unfortunately, Billy and Victoria have strikes against them, too. The truth is, this could go either way. And before it does, I'm afraid it's going to get very ugly.
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Rafe: You gave birth to Lucy and then ran. Is that correct? Because you ""Didn't want to see her grow up in the foster system.""
Daisy: I couldn't bear the thought of her living like I did-- with someone who didn't care about her, who thought of her as a burden.
Rafe: Which would be incredibly admirable, if you hadn't then gone and dumped the kid.
Leslie: Objection.
Judge Welchert: I don't need your editorializing, Counselor. I'm quite capable of reading between the lines. Go on.
Rafe: Did you or did you not abandon Lucy with nothing more than the clothes on her back?
Daisy:  Sniffles  Yes, I left her. But only because I realized that if she stayed with me, she would always be on the run with no permanent home or friends or school. She'd be looking over her shoulder constantly, always scared. And that's when I saw the church, and I took it as a sign. I knew that they would find a good home for her.
Rafe: Which is, in fact, what happened. She ended up with Billy and Victoria Abbott, exceptional parents.
Judge Welchert: Mr. Torres.
Rafe: Lucy had everything-- everything that you claim that you--you wanted for her. So I don't understand why you're back here now trying to take her away from her home, trying to take her away from the Abbotts.
Daisy: I already testified to that. I missed her so much. I thought of her every single day. And that's when it dawned on me. I made the worst mistake of my life by giving her up.
Rafe: And when did this revelation occur to you?
Daisy: When I read Phyllis Newman's blog.
Rafe: Uh, the blog that asked you to step up as Lucy's mother?
Daisy: Yes, so that's what I did. I stepped up.
Rafe: In return for what?
Daisy: I don't understand.
Rafe: Isn't it true that the only reason you're back here now petitioning for parental rights is because Phyllis Newman has promised to have the criminal charges against you dropped?
Leslie: Objection!
Judge Welchert: Sustained.
Rafe: I got no more questions.
Leslie: Mrs. Newman, let's set things straight right off the top. Did you make a deal with Miss Carter whereby she agreed to fight for her parental rights?
Phyllis: I told her that I would support her desire to be a mother to her child.
Leslie: And in exchange, did you promise her freedom from prosecution?
Phyllis: Um, no, that would be very presumptuous of me. I have no influence over the courts.
Leslie: Then you believe my client entered these proceedings for no other reason than to reestablish her claim to her baby?
Phyllis: She made a mistake. She realized that. She wanted a second chance.
Leslie: Do you feel she's worthy of it?
Phyllis: That woman sitting before me is very different from... the girl who left here months ago. Billy and Victoria Abbott... I believe they care for Lucy. And I'm very grateful... I'm very grateful that, um, they've been with her these last few months. I truly am. But--but this is the thing. That... this was a mistake. This was never an unwanted baby. This was never an unwanted baby. This baby never should have been adopted, ever. And I believe if Daisy's rights are reinstated, this baby would be in the best hands possible.
Rafe: Uh, to the best of your knowledge, approximately how long has Daisy been here in Genoa City?
Phyllis: Um... possibly a week? Give or take.
Rafe: And in that time, how long have you spent with her? Give or--give or take.
Phyllis: Uh, three hours? Four hours?
Rafe: Four hours. You believe you're qualified to make an expert determination of her character?
Phyllis: Yes, I do. I'm a mother. I see the look in her eyes. It's a look that only a mother can understand, and it's a look that says, ""I love my child. My child is the most important thing in the world, and I would do anything for her.""
Rafe: By ""Anything,"" does that mean that you would sing the praises of a woman you despise in order to secure custody of your son's child? I mean, that is exactly what you want here, right? Custody.
Phyllis: I want justice to be served.
Rafe: No matter the consequences?
Phyllis: No matter what.
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Gloria: Would you stop staring at her? You're drooling. It's embarrassing.
Jeff: Are you getting jealous?
Gloria: I'd just like to know who she is.
Jeff: Eh, who cares? As long as she's spending money.
Gloria:  Laughs  Didn't take her any time to zero in on Jack.
Jeff: What choice did she have? You've been hangin' on me like a cheap suit.
Gloria: I just wish I knew what they were talkin' about.
Genevieve: What are you doing?
Jack: I'm trying to take care of some business, which is none of yours.
Genevieve: Must be something big.
Jack: Huge. I'm about to make a bundle on this stock. I just need to know when to jump in.
Genevieve: The Newman I.P.O.?
Jack: That's right.
Genevieve: Any tips you'd like to share?
Jack: No.
Genevieve:  Chuckles  Are you sure?
Jack: How do I know you're not an S.E.C. agent?
Genevieve: Do I look like an S.E.C. agent to you?
Jack:  Sighs  Nevertheless, you are a stranger.
Genevieve: We could change that. Or I could go back to my table.
Jack: How do I know you're not wearing a wire?
Genevieve: Want to check?
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Diane:  Voice breaking  Why is this happening to me? Its bad enough I lost you.  Sobs  Now I'm gonna lose your baby, too.
Victor: Try not to be agitated. It's not helping your situation at all.
Diane:  Sobs 
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Adam: So you've got the footage? Great. Okay, send it to me. Yep.
 E-mail alert chimes 
Adam: Hello, could I speak to your editor, please? Hi, this is Adam Newman. I have a story for you that will absolutely blow your mind.
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Rafe: So it's your contention that Daisy Carter drugged you, slept with you, and tried to get herself pregnant.
Daniel: Yeah. Um, yes, absolutely.
Rafe: And did she ever express her feelings on the pregnancy?
Daniel: All the time. But, um, for her, it was just a means to an end, th-the end being me, but there's no way that was gonna happen.
Rafe: Did you tell her this?
Daniel: Right up until the moment that she had the baby. And I wound up paying for it, too. She whacked me over the back of the head and left me on the side of the road to die.
Rafe: So do you believe the contention that Daisy Carter is a changed woman, ready to care for and build a nourishing life for Lucy?
Daniel: I think that... any person that would rip a child a-away from its parents--I-I mean, the only parents that--that she's ever known, parents who have loved her and cherished her from the moment she was first placed in their arms... I-I think that that person doesn't have the first idea about what it takes to be a mother. You know, and I-I am begging you. Do not sentence Lucy to a life of hell. I mean, especially when she already has everything that she could possibly need in this world.
Judge Welchert: At this point, I'd like to take a recess. We will reconvene in ten minutes.  Bangs gavel 
Daniel:  Clears throat 
Victoria: Thank you.
Daniel: Yeah.
Phyllis:  Quietly  Leslie, I don't care what you have to do. But salvage this.
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Jeff: Well, if I'm gonna make payroll, I gotta get to the bank.
Gloria: Good idea. Go.
Jeff: So you keep an eye on Jack and that mystery woman.
Gloria: Better me than you, lover man.
Jeff:  Sighs   Swats Gloria 
Genevieve: If you're going to buy, what are you waiting for? The numbers just keep going up.
Jack: Not for long.
Genevieve: How do you know that?
Jack: I trust my gut, and my gut tells me the bottom is about to drop out for Newman Enterprises' stock.
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Adam: Oh, it's true. Well, I prefer you don't reveal the source of your tip. Yes, I just sent you the footage of the ambulance leaving the Newman ranch.
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Diane: Are we almost there?
Woman: Won't be long.
Diane:  Sighs 
Victor: Just hang in there, okay? Just hang in there.
Diane: Thank you.  Sighs 
Victor: For what?
Diane: I'm just... I'm glad you're with me.  Gasps 
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Woman: Early investors are likely doing cartwheels as Newman Enterprises' stock continues to climb with no end in sight.
Michael: Victor, Michael. Just calling to see how much longer you'll be delayed. Call me when you get this. Thank you.
Woman: We've just gotten word that Victor Newman, whose company Newman Enterprises went public this morning, has apparently suffered a stroke at his home in Genoa City. No information yet on the severity of his condition. Reports have yet to be confirmed by the family.
Michael: Come on. Pick up, Victor. Pick up. Pick up. Pick up.
[NEXT_ON]
Billy: If you give that baby to that blatant psycho, you're gonna ruin her life. Do you want that on your hands?
 Gavel bangs 
Judge Welchert: I've heard enough.
Woman: Victor Newman has died.
Jack: Place the order. Buy now.
Genevieve: You are fired up.",Michael and Lauren have coffee at the coffeehouse and discuss Daisy's custody hearing for Lucy. Phyllis comes in and explains to Michael and Lauren why she is helping Daisy get her parental rights reinstated. Michael tells Phyllis that they are through with her. Leslie commends Daisy on her appearance. Daniel enters the courtroom and tells Daisy that Phyllis is using her to get what she wants. Billy and Victoria ready themselves for the custody hearing. Gloria goes over a list of the things that she wants Jeffrey to do. Jeff welcomes Genevieve to Gloworm. Nicholas and Diane enter. Diane tells Nicholas how much their time together means to her. Nicholas tells Diane that there is nothing between them. Jack watches the opening hours of the New York stock exchange and the arrival of Newman Enterprises. Michael tells Victor how well Newman Enterprises is doing on the stock exchange.,summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
Devon: I never want to lose you.
Elena: I just got an e-mail congratulating me on paying off my student-loan debt. You did this.&
Devon: Are you upset that I did it? How do you not see how big of a problem this is?
Nick: Here we go! Take dark horse. In fact, I'm gonna throw in that framed photo of my son, because trust me when I say this -- that is as close as you will ever get to him!
Adam: You play by my rules, i will ensure chloe stays dead to the world. And then we all can live happily ever after.
Kevin: [ Groans ] Damn it! Damn it!
Michael: Looks like you've got some explaining to do.
Kevin: What the hell is wrong with you? You followed me?
Michael: You were acting shady as hell, so, yes, of course I followed you. For your own safety.
Kevin: For your own curiosity, you mean.
Michael: Look, I knew you were lying, and you were. So what is this place, and why are we here?
Kevin: Get out.
Michael: [ Scoffs ] Kevin, that's not hap--
Kevin: No, I mean it. Just leave and forget you and i were ever in this room.
Michael: Oh, like there isn't a red flag in that statement.
Kevin: No, mikey, there isn'T. So just put your lawyer brain on pause.
Michael: Listen, I understand it hasn't been easy for you, coming back to town, and -- and that you might need some, you know, time by yourself. But, uh, this would not have been my first choice for a man cave.
Kevin: Please leave. It's for your own good.
Michael: Tell me what kind of trouble you're in. Look, together, it doesn't matter. I'm here. We can deal with this.
Kevin: You don't want to be involved in this. I'm trying to protect you.
Michael: Well, that's a switch, because usually it's my job to protect you.
Kevin: Just go. I'm handling it.
Michael: No, obviously not. So tell me what's happening.
Kevin: I can't!
Michael: Why are you really in genoa city?!
Kevin: Michael!
Michael: Kevin!
Kevin: [ Huffs ] It's chloe, okay?
Michael: What about chloe?
Kevin: I'm in town because of chloe. She's alive.
Michael: Mm-hmm. Chloe is alive?
Adam: I turned down the job. Again. If dad didn't choose you to be his successor, that's not my fault. And I'm tired of being on the receiving end of your rants.
Victoria: I'm not here to fight. I actually thought that we could have an adult conversation. Insult-free.
Adam: [ Clears throat ] That's a refreshing approach. What did you have in mind?
Victoria: I think that we need to de-escalate things. Our family is heading for an all-out war. One that we may never recover from. Now that we all know that dad is sick, I think that we should try to put our grievances to bed and come together.
Adam: Why do I feel like ""coming together"" is gonna involve some sacrifice on my part that will benefit you and nick?
Victoria: Your attempt to trade dark horse for christian failed, and you have no interest in running this company.
Adam: Hmm. That's quick to judge.
Victoria: Doubtful.
Adam: I'm a businessman, victoria. Just 'cause I chose not to do it at newman doesn't mean I'm gonna stop altogether. [ Tapping fingers ] Nah, you're right. I have no interest in running dark horse. Real estate is boring. But I do like this fancy office. Top-of-the-line coffee maker in the kitchen. I get to send out memos on this cool stationery.
Victoria: You are a child.
Adam: No insults, okay?
Victoria: I would like to come up with a financial arrangement to give this company back to nicholas.
Adam: Well, I don't need compensation. Thanks to you, I am flush.
Victoria: I gave you that money to get you out of our lives, not for you to hurt nick.
Adam: I know that. You were my unwitting asset. Or what is that other phrase -- ""useful idiot."" Oops. Sorry. That slipped out.
Victoria: I want to make a deal. What will it take?
Adam: Look, I appreciate you trying to mediate this cain-and-abel thing that nick and I have going on. But my answer is no. Dark horse was just the first step in geting what I want.
Nick: Son of a bitch!
Nate: Hey. There you are. I, uh, called you earlier.
Elena: Oh, sorry. I just got home. Just wanted to get settled in first.
Nate: Welcome back.
Elena: Thanks.
Nate: How were, uh, jett's first couple shows?
Elena: Great. He's a natural. He wiped the dust off, got out there, and just did it.
Nate: And his, uh, voice?
Elena: Didn't falter at all. If you compare it to some of his first live gigs, couldn't tell the difference.
Nate: That's amazing.
Elena: Yeah. It's funny -- him being on the stage is exactly where he belongs.
Nate: Man, I'm so happy he's able to do what he loves again.
Elena: Me too.
Nate: Think that means you can get back to doing what you love, too.
Elena: What do you mean?
Nate: That's why I was calling earlier. I spoke to the hiring manager about the emt position you interviewed for. Asked if I could deliver the news myself.
Elena: Ah, so you thought a friend should deliver the bad news?
Nate: You got the job.
Elena: Really?
Nate: Yeah.
Elena: Oh, yes! [ Chuckles ] You have no idea how happy this makes me. This could not have come at a better time.
Mariah: Hey.
Devon: Hey.
Mariah: Hi!
Devon: How you doing?
Mariah: Good.
Devon: Thank you so much for coming.
Mariah: No problem. We have lots to talk about. So, I'm gonna catch you up on what's going on with power. And you know that tessa is back at lp. But I'm sure ana told you that already.
Devon: She did. I do know that, and I'm -- I'm happy that they worked everything out. But I didn't ask you to come here so we could talk business.
Mariah: Oh?
Devon: Yeah. This is, uh... this is kind of personal. In terms of treating sensitivity, Additional sponsorship
Devon: So, I was hoping to talk to you about elena.
Mariah: Oh. Wait, do you want relationship advice?
Devon: Yeah.
Mariah: Wow! Wow, I am -- I'm flattered.
Devon: [ Chuckles ]
Mariah: Uh, all right. Shoot.
Devon: Okay. So, here's what I did. I -- I went ahead and paid off all of her student-loan debts without telling her. And I thought that she'd be happy about it, but she did not take it very well at all.
Mariah: Wow. You know, if you're handing out debt relief, I've got some credit-card bills that I'd really like to see disappear.
Devon: [ Laughs ]
Mariah: I'm kidding. I'm kidding. I am very happy with my generous salary. Um... all right. Continue.
Devon: So, I-I explained why I did it, and I apologized to her, but she told me that she wanted to re-evaluate our relationship, and then she left to go on tour with jett, and i haven't spoken to her since.
Mariah: So you're not sure how to patch things up?
Devon: No. I really want to, but I don't know --
Mariah: But you don't understand why she's so upset? And maybe you think she's overreacting a little bit?
Devon: Right.
Mariah: Wrong. You royally screwed up.
Nate: [ Sighs ]
Elena: Devon paid off my student loans.
Nate: Okay? [ Scoffs ] What a monster?
Elena: It wasn't about the money, per se. It was about the fact that he went behind my back and didn't talk to me about it. You know, I'm independent, and I've always paid my own way. And now I'm living at his house rent-free. And the night that we finally, you know, he paid off my loans, and it made me feel really weird, you know?
Nate: Okay, okay. I can see how you might have taken it that way. But that is not devon's M.O. At all.
Elena: Well, I tried to tell him how I felt about it, and i could tell he didn't understand.
Nate: I think you guys are misunderstanding each other. Devon's family, so I might be a bit biased, but maybe I can help you see where he's coming from.
Michael: So... what evidence do you have that, uh, chloe might still be alive?
Kevin: I've been living with her for the past two years.
Michael: [ Scoffs ]
Kevin: She faked her death. I found out right after the funeral, when she opened up her own casket and popped out.
Michael: Like a horror movie.
Kevin: Scared me so bad I passed out. And it just got crazier from there.
Michael: It got crazier...
Kevin: Okay, the details aren't important, but I created a new identity for her, and we've been living in portland ever since.
Michael: So, when you said that you needed to leave town to start a new life, you weren't kidding. Now, if I would have know, if I would have --
Kevin: I know! I hated lying to you, but I had to protect bella and chloe.
Michael: Yeah, I get that! I get that! So you guys were there, just living happily ever after?!
Kevin: Until you called and said adam was alive.
Michael: Well, I didn't know chloe was alive, too! And only one person should be allowed to come back from the dead at a time!
Kevin: Yeah. [ Sighs ] I knew she was gonna find out about adam eventually, and I thought that she should hear it from me.
Michael: Oh. And then she lost it?
Kevin: No. Actually, I thought she handled it really well. She didn't even argue when i said we should move out of our house to be safe. [ Sighs ] Then she disappeared.
Michael: She went after adam again.
Kevin: When I heard he'd been shot, I knew it was her.
Michael: And he survived again.
Kevin: Yeah, he -- he got some thug in vegas to confess to the shooting so he could carry out his own version of justice.
Michael: Why? What did he do? Is chloe okay?
Kevin: He's been holding her captive. So I came here to get her back.
Michael: Wait, so -- so you came here to get her back. You think he was keeping her in this room? But she escaped?
Kevin: We-- no.
Michael: Then why are we here, kevin?
Kevin: [ Inhales sharply ] That -- that's a whole other story.
Victoria: You know, it doesn't have to be like this.
Adam: I couldn't agree more. None of this had to happen.
Victoria: Then make it right.
Adam: I never made it wrong, victoria. I merely did what I had to do. What any parent would do.
Victoria: There is still time to turn things around.
Adam: If I give dark horse back to nick, we're suddenly gonna be some big, happy family?
Victoria: It would be the first good step in putting things behind us.
Adam: You're just trying to assuage your guilt. The question is, how far are you willing to go?
Victoria: Try me.
Adam: Okay. Uh... how about I give nick his company back and I take the C.E.O. Job at newman. Would that work for you as a fair exchange?
Victoria: That's not happening.
Adam: Mm. So, basically, you are willing to do anything to help nick, as long as it doesn't interfere with your own ambition.
Victoria: Ambition is not a dirty word. Not in our family, it's not.
Adam: Mm.
Nick: Adam! Where are you?!
Adam: Someone got my special delivery.
Nick: You're lucky I don't shove those papers right down your throat.
Adam: Afternoon, nicholas.
Victoria: What's wrong? What happened?
Nick: Adam's suing me for full custody of christian. Oh my goodness!
Mariah: You have to know that your money is always going to be a factor in your relationships.
Devon: Yeah, but I don't sit down on the first date and broadcast how much money I have. I don't do that on any dates.
Mariah: No, I know, because you're an amazing, grounded, wonderful guy, and anybody that ends up in a relationship with you is going to be very fortunate because of the overall great guy that you are.
Devon: I appreciate you saying that, but I'm not following. What'S...?
Mariah: Okay. [ Sighs ] Let's say that you invite someone on a first date...
Devon: Mm-hmm.
Mariah: ...And you go to the gcac. Well, you guys are sitting down, and she comments on how nice the place is, and why you chose it. Well, you're not gonna lie. So you're five minutes in, and she already knows that you own the joint. And then let's say you go on a second date, and you choose society. Well, then, that same process starts over again.
Devon: Mm.
Mariah: Let's say it goes well, and then she goes back to your penthouse --
Devon: I get it. I get you.
Mariah: And even if none of those scenarios occur, people still love an online search. Which brings me back to the very first thing I said, which is, your money is always going to be a factor in your relationships. And women are gonna treat it very, very differently. I mean, hilary saw it as the billion- dollar frosting on the cake.
Devon: [ Chuckles ]
Mariah: And when you and i were dating, I could never reciprocate any of the grand gestures that you did, and I was okay with that. Others may not be.
Devon: Right. I don't expect elena to reciprocate anything, though.
Mariah: I know that. And you know what, she probably does, too. But that was a big, bold move. I mean, right out of the gate. You guys are still just getting to know each other. And it's not like you took her on a fancy date or you bought her a purse. I mean, you paid off thousands of dollars of debt. And I know that your heart is in the right place, but... you kind of took away her agency. It's like what you wanted to do for her mattered more than what she wanted.
Devon: All right. I -- the last thing I want to do is make her feel powerless.
Mariah: But that's kind of what you did. And I very much doubt she wants to be indebted to the guy that she's dating.
Devon: So you're saying I made her feel like we're not equals. And then, when she tried to tell me, I didn't hear it.
Mariah: Yeah.
Devon: Yeah.
Mariah: You hear it now?
Devon: Yeah, I do.
Mariah: Good.
Devon: I do.
Mariah: Well, then, uh, quit talking to me and go find her.
Devon: I just hope it's not too late. Thank you so much for talking to me.
Mariah: You're so welcome.
Devon: See ya.
Mariah: See ya.
Devon: [ Smooches ] Bye.
Nate: Devon is generous with his money because he knows what it's like to be broke. He had nothing until he went to live with neil and dru.
Elena: Yeah, he told me. And I can appreciate that. But that doesn't mean he gets to make decisions about my life.
Nate: I get it. And I'm surprised devon doesn't, because he's been where you are. When he inherited all that money from katherine chancellor, he struggled with it. Felt guilty because he didn't earn it. Then he realized how much good he could do with it, and his feelings changed. Devon helps kids and strangers. He paid off everyone's layaway account at fenmore's last christmas.
Elena: And all of that is amazing. But I'm not a kid. Nor am I a stranger in need. I'm his partner.
Nate: He probably thought he was helping you the same way he helped jett. You didn't have a problem with that.
Elena: That's not the same. Jett doesn't make out with devon.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] All I'm saying is, devon has a giving spirit. Like neil. That's just who he is. I just can't see devon doing what he did to make you feel small or to get one over on you.
Elena: And you're probably right. But he still discounted my feelings. And if I have a problem with something, he has to be able to hear it. Otherwise... it's a deal-breaker.
Nate: Okay, here's what I would say -- go talk it out with him. Give him one more chance.
Kevin: I needed some leverage to get chloe back. So I came to town, I laid low, and I spied on adam.
Michael: [ Groans ] I don't like the way this is going.
Kevin: I saw him with phyllis a few times and I figured they were a couple. So I kidnapped her. To trade for chloe.
Michael: What the hell? Kevin! Phyllis and adam aren't a couple. They're like two human porcupines! It would never work!
Kevin: I'm aware of that now.
Michael: You couldn't get your facts straight before you [Inhales deeply] Committed multiple felonies?!
Kevin: I told you you didn't want to know.
Michael: Well, for once, you're right!
Nick: If you gave a damn about this kid you suddenly want to father, you would not be ripping him away from his home and the people who love him.
Adam: I admit, you have been a decent stand-in for me. But now it is time for christian to know his real dad.
Nick: No, his real dad reads him books every night, and takes him to ball games while you've been skulking around in vegas doing god knows what.
Adam: You're right. And the years I lost only made me realize how big a void there is in my life, how badly I want to know my kid, and how important it is for him to know me.
Nick: I am never giving him up, ever.
Adam: My lawyers will be asking for a new dna test. I will prove that he's mine.
Victoria: You're a bastard.
Adam: Oh. You're still here. And I see that the gloves are off. I've hired the best lawyers money can buy, and I can afford to fight for as long as it takes. Because I have a brand-new, almost embarrassingly huge infusion of cash.
Nick: No amount of money will ever buy you my son.
Victoria: What is wrong with you? This is how you show your love for christian? It's so twisted!
Adam: Hey, I made nick a perfectly acceptable offer. He refused. So he left me no choice but to take him to court.
Victoria: You always have a choice. And you chose to hurt him in the worst possible way. And christian! Think about that.
Adam: Okay, christian is all that I think about.
Victoria: This is gonna come back to haunt you.
Adam: I see that you have moved on from insults to threats. And that's fine. Because I'm nothing but grateful to you. You turned everything around for me. I owe all of this to you.
Nick: Michael, it's me. I need to talk to you now. Adam's suing me for custody of christian.
Michael: So, you made a series of mistakes, massive errors in judgment that led us to here -- this moldy hole in the wall.
Kevin: I-I don't need your attitude. I have enough to deal with right now.
Michael: You're right. I'm sorry. This isn't getting us anywhere. Nick and summer can't stop worrying about phyllis. Paul is looking into her disappearance, so where -- she's the one who escaped. Of course she did. Because you're you and she's phyllis.
Kevin: This isn't funny. Look, adam must at least care about her a little, because he agreed to let chloe go if i deliver her to him. No clue what I'm gonna do now.
Michael: You should have come to me the second chloe went missing. [ Kevin huffs ] I am here now, and we are gonna fix this.
Kevin: What are you doing?
Michael: I'm gonna call paul, I'm gonna tell him what happened and beg for leniency on your par-- was that really necessary?! Look, this whole story is gonna come out eventually, so we should try to get ahead of it.
Kevin: You can't tell the police. If they find chloe, they will lock her up, and she's gonna spend the rest of her life in a prison psych ward.
Michael: [ Sighs ] Don't take this the wrong way, kevin, but chloe has a history of attempting to murder adam, so maybe a psych ward is not such a bad idea.
Kevin: That would be the worst possible place for her. Yes, she made a mistake going after adam again, but --
Michael: No, no, no. Shooting someone is not an ""oopsie-daisy.""
Kevin: [ Sighs ] Look, adam -- adam triggers something in chloe's brain where it just clicks, and she becomes a different person. But there is so much more to her that that. Absent of adam, we have a great life. A happy home. And she is a terrific mother to bella. If you call the cops, bella could lose both of her parents, because I will go down right alongside chloe.
Michael: Which is why we should plead our case to paul now, to --
Kevin: No.
Michael: Before you get caught.
Michael: No! There is no way he and christine show me any mercy. You know it's true. Please. Just help me get chloe back to bella. I promise you, once we are home, I will make sure she gets the help she needs. And I promised adam that she will never step foot near him again. I will make sure of that. But no one can ever know what really has happened.
Michael: You are putting me in a terrible position.
Kevin: You put yourself there when you followed me.
Michael: Does phyllis know you're the one who nabbed her? Did she see your face?
Kevin: I don't think so. I was very careful. And it's not like adam can afford to admit what he's done, either.
Michael: What, so -- so, phyllis is free, and adam just brings chloe back and returns her, and that's the end of it? This is adam we're talking about. It can't be that simple.
Kevin: It's not. Quite. There's one more condition.
Michael: Well, there's the other shoe.
Kevin: He wants me to stay in town a while and help him out.
Michael: Help him out with what?
Kevin: I don't know.
Michael: No. That's bad. That's not happening. Who knows what he might ask you to do.
Kevin: I don't care. I will do anything to get chloe back.
Michael: [ Inhales deeply ] All right. Okay. Maybe that's our best option for now.
Kevin: It is. I promise you.
Michael: I hope so.
Kevin: I have to go. Adam needs an update. ""The young and the restless"" will continue.
Elena: Devon? Are you home? [ Jingles keys ] Devon?
Devon: Hey.
Elena: Hi.
Devon: I'm glad you're back. I wasn't really sure if you'd want to see me after the way we left things.
Elena: I, um... had a lot of time to think about things. And my feelings haven't really changed or gone away, but... I feel like we owe it to ourselves to at least talk about this.
Devon: I completely agree with you. I'd love to talk.
Adam: I was wondering when i would hear from you. What's the, uh, status on phyllis?
Kevin: She's back out in the world.
Adam: Mm-hmm. How did she react when you let her go?
Kevin: Um... we never came face-to-face.
Adam: Huh. That's a rare smart move on your part. Where is she now?
Kevin: I don't know.
Adam: Meaning you don't know if she went back to the suite to take a bubble bath or straight to the police station?
Kevin: If she went to the cops, she's not gonna be able to tell them much. So, let's finish our deal. Phyllis goes free. I get chloe.
Adam: Something's not feeling right. Afraid I'm gonna need more than your word to prove you followed through, kev.
Kevin: I did everything you asked.
Adam: Then why are you lying about it?
Michael: I'd be more than happy to help you fight this, but, uh, I'm a little surprised you want me.
Nick: You know, I despised you for representing my father in our custody battle. But you succeeded. Christian went home with his grandfather because you were willing to do whatever it took to win. And I need you to do that for me now.
Michael: I fight for my clients. That's what I do. But I was on the wrong side of that one.
Nick: Well, you're on the right side now. Adam doesn't just get to change his mind, out of the blue decide he wants to be a father again. I know him. He gets bored easily, then he moves on to the next shiny thing. Well, what happens when he does that to my son? I am not gonna let him ruin this little boy's life because of some delusional father/son relationship he's cooked up in his mind.
Michael: Okay. It shouldn't be too hard to find a few things that might disqualify him as a parent. My guess is that he hasn't been a saint since he's been home.
Nick: He is the same evil, vindictive bastard he has always been. But we need to teach him a lesson -- that he doesn't just get to play god with other people's lives.
Michael: You're absolutely right. And it would be my pleasure to help you do that.
Elena: Oh, I, um... I saw those thank-you cards. What are they for?
Devon: My old elementary school was, uh, running low on computers, so I donated a few.
Elena: What's ""a few""?
Devon: 50.
Elena: 50.
Devon: Yeah. 50. And I'm not gonna feel bad about doing it, either.
Elena: I don't want you to feel bad about it. I think it's wonderful. And I understand that, for you, buying 50 computers is like buying a cup of coffee.
Devon: Yeah. I wish the school would have kept the donation anonymous. But it's nice to read the -- the notes from the kids. I know what you're thinking.
Elena: No, you don'T.
Devon: You're right. I don'T. But I hope that you're not thinking that I treated you like a cause. Or like I just -- I tried to solve all your problems by writing a check like some big shot.
Elena: That's not what I was thinking. In that exact order. But you're right. You know, I'm not one of your charities.
Devon: I know you're not. I know. And I understand how i made you feel like it.
Elena: Yeah, and I don't need anyone to rescue me. I need someone to stand by my side.
Devon: That's all I want to do. When you told me how upset it made you, I should have listened to you. I -- I never meant to make you feel like I was disrespecting you. 'Cause I respect you like crazy. And I care about you just the same. So, I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me for what I did.
Kevin: Everything I said is true. Phyllis is at large. Watch out, genoa city.
Adam: Do I need to remind you what's at stake here?
Kevin: Fine. I went to let her go, and when I got there, she was already gone.
Adam: [ Scoffs ] You... you miserable oaf.
Kevin: What? You wanted her free. She's free. So give me chloe. We're done.
Adam: You are in no position to make demands. We said once phyllis had her freedom, we would take it from there. Okay? So let's talk about what comes next.
Nick: Great. [ Sighs ] You, uh, feel like you can screw me over and then just walk into my house uninvited?
Victoria: I didn't think you would open the door if I knocked.
Nick: Well, you'd be right.
Victoria: Then I did the right thing. I came here to apologize.
Nick: For giving adam enough money to steal my life?
Victoria: I never envisioned what he would do with that money that I gave to him.
Nick: Well, we both agree on that, vick.
Victoria: But if you remember, we both thought that adam was ready to walk away from genoa city and start a new life with chelsea. That was his plan before he was presumed dead. And when chelsea and connor were in his life, he was never interested in christian. That's why I gave him her number.
Nick: Well, that didn't work out very well, either.
Victoria: I thought she would be happy to hear that he was alive, nick.
Nick: Well, you gave adam too much credit. So did dad. And now christian is the one who's paying for it.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] How can we make this right? I-I want to help you. I mean, maybe if we put our heads together, we can think of something.
Nick: No. No, you've done more than enough already. Just...leave. Please.
Victoria: Nicholas --
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Elena: Guess I'm not
Elena: Guess I'm not the only one who's been doing some thinking.
Devon: Oh, no. No, I went and got some advice from mariah, who is not afraid to give it to me like it is, so...
Elena: You know, actually, nate got me out of my head. Then gave me some perspective on things. I should have stayed and talked it out with you. Instead of hopping on a plane. I was wrong.
Devon: I should never have gone behind your back in the first place. How about we make a deal, though, that if we ever get ourselves in this kind of situation again, we'll talk to each other before we go unload on other people?
Elena: Deal.
Devon: Does this mean you forgive me?
Elena: Mm... I'm not sure. Let me check.
Nick: Hey, it's me. Um... [ Scoffs ] I never thought I'd, uh, be able to bring myself to -- to call you. But here I am, doing it. Um... sorry. I should have called earlier. Sharon told me that you made a nice life for yourself. I'm really happy for you, chels. I'm doing okay. Uh, you know, considering adam's returned. That's actually why I'm calling, to give you fair warning -- he's back to his old self. He's sinking to new lows to get what he wants. This time, what he wants is christian. He's suing me for custody of him. And I'm worried that connor may be next.
Kevin: This is unacceptable! You cannot just string me along and hold chloe indefinitely!
Adam: Calm down. I'm going to let chloe go. But if I do that right now, what's to keep you from running off with her and leaving me in the lurch?
Kevin: I told you I would stay. I'll help you execute whatever it is you're scheming.
Adam: How am i supposed to trust you after you just lied to me, like, less than 10 minutes ago?
Kevin: Just tell me what you want me to do.
Adam: You will know soon enough. In the meantime, get ready for battle, because things might get ugly. Fast.
Riza: Wasn't sure I was gonna show, but your invitation was too intriguing to resist. So, do tell. Why the sudden interest in adam newman?","In the captive area where Phyllis was held hostage, Michael insists that Kevin comes clean. Kevin finally shouts ‘it's Chloe' and tells a shocked Michael that she is alive. Kevin then tells him that he has been living with her the past two years and that she disappeared when they heard Adam was alive. He tells him about his plan to exchange Phyllis for Chloe. Kevin pleads with him to help. Michael sighs and lets Kevin go. Meanwhile Nick opens and envelope and reads it, then says ""son of a bitch"". Victoria arrives at Dark Horse where Adam informs her he turned down the job at Newman. Victoria wants to set things aside for Victor's illness but Adam refuses. Nick storms in and confronts Adam about suing for full custody of Christian. Adam waves his hand and tells Nick that he owes all of this to Victoria and that he has an infusion of cash. Later, Kevin reports to Adam that Phyllis escaped and he doesn't know where. Adam warns him to get ready for battle.",summ_screen
"Michael: You're moving to Oregon?
Kevin: Portland. It's a nice city.
Esther: And you're gonna just pack up Bella and head off on your merry way?
Kevin: I'm sorry for just dropping this on you guys, but it's what I have to do. I need a new start.
Michael: Then do it here. You have before.
Kevin: I need something new. I'm sorry. It's my life, my choice.
Esther: And this is the way to do it -- moving 2,000 miles away?
Michael: Look, you make all these plans to go to Tahiti, and then, out of nowhere, you change your mind, head west, don't tell anyone what you're up to. And now you want to turn your whole life upside down?
Kevin: I know this is a surprise.
Michael: It's not a surprise. It's nonsensical. What's really going on, Kevin?
Sharon: Care to tell me what's going on in that mind of yours?
Mariah: Sorry. What?
Sharon: Is it the usual brownie-versus-scone debate?
Mariah: Do you think you ever get over the love of your life?
Sharon: Wow. I was way off base.
Mariah: Do you?
Sharon: The short answer? Yes.
Mariah: And the long one?
Sharon: You know, I always believed that nick was the love of my life, and then, when our marriage ended, I realized that... he was a love of my life. A person can have more than one great love. And I've been lucky to have a few, like what I had with Dylan.
Mariah: Or what you might have with Scott?
Sharon: Mm, it's way too soon. Don't go there.
Mariah: Right. I guess it's hard to get over the past and move on.
Sharon: Whose love life are we talking about here -- yours or mine? Are things not going that well with Devon?
Abby: Okay. I think you need to push it a little bit more that way. Perfect. Love it. Thank you. Hey. I think we're in decent shape -- just a few last- minute details.
Scott: There always are.
Abby: There is the florist, the caterer, who is driving me crazy about the champagne choice, and lighting design. Pick your poison.
Scott: Why don't you choose? I'll just take whatever's left. Whatever you want me to do, I'll do.
Abby: Wait. Since when are you so mellow and team-spirited?
Scott: Since there's only one more day left of this and we can get back to our real jobs. You know, I don't know who's gonna be happier about seeing this concert finally happen -- victor or me.
Victor: [Exhales sharply]
Nikki: ""Victor, I'll be back in a few days. Need to clear my head. Nikki.""
Nick: [Sighs] Tessa, you are my mother's assistant. You really haven't heard from her? You don't have any messages, anything?
Tessa: No. I'm starting to worry she's not gonna show up for the concert tomorrow.
Nick: I don't think she's gonna show up 'cause she doesn't want to do it.
Tessa: Or can't.
Nick: ""Can't""? What do you mean by that?
Nikki: Hello?! Is anyone home?!
Sharon: Are you worried that Devon is still in love with Hilary?
Mariah: No. I-I didn't say that. I just -- oh, hey! Look who's here! Hi, Chelsea!
Chelsea: Hi! I'm not interrupting anything, am I?
Mariah: No. You know, actually, I was gonna make a phone call, so, uh, I will let you two talk.
Chelsea: Bye.
Mariah: Bye.
Chelsea: It's good to see you. Did you have fun at the club? That was a really fun fourth of July party, wasn't it?
Sharon: Yeah! I really enjoyed myself, too, in spite of nick and Scott butting heads.
Chelsea: Yeah. That was a lot of... male ego going on. Hopefully they got it out of their system.
Sharon: Well, what can I get you to drink? It's on the house.
Chelsea: Oh, that's really sweet, but, actually... I'm looking for more than a latte.
Sharon: Oh?
Chelsea: I have a proposition for you.
Abby: Now, this should be everything you need to deal with the caterer.
Scott: What's your preference?
Abby: Oh, great. The bubbly? Anything French, from the champagne region, I'll be good with -- superexpensive.
Scott: Got it.
Abby: I know that event planning isn't really your thing, but I kind of love it -- all the logistics involved to make a magical evening. It's kind of a neat challenge, and I feel like I'm good at it.
Scott: Well, then, I'll gladly cede control over to you for all future occasions that involve overpriced booze and a fancy dress.
Abby: All right. Dad, hi!
Victor: Well, hi, sweetheart.
Scott: Victor.
Victor: So, Scott... everything set for tomorrow night?
Abby: Yes. We're just divvying up the few last-minute details.
Victor: Look at this. I had a feeling the two of you would work well together.
Abby: Uh, well, Nikki's piano was just delivered. When is she gonna come by and test it out?
Victor: I doubt she will.
Abby: Really? I thought she'd want to get a feel for the lighting design, the stage, all that stuff.
Victor: Normally, performers would like to do that, you know, but Nikki does things her own way.
Scott: Whatever works. I'm impressed she's doing it at all. I mean, getting out there in front of all those people -- I couldn't.
Abby: Really? You're an investigative journalist, but getting on stage and playing a little tune is too much for you?
Scott: It's a different kind of pressure, especially if you've never done it before. If it were up to me, I'd be running for the hills.
Nick: Tessa, I need to know. Is there some reason why my mother wouldn't be able to perform?
Tessa: I don't know why I said that. I should go.
Nick: Just hold on. Hold on. Look, I know we are both concerned about the amount of stress my mother's under right now. But if there's something more, something worse, as to why she can't do this, then I need to know. Tessa, whatever it is, my mother shouldn't be facing it alone. You know that. So, please, I'm begging you.
Tessa: Nikki was in a lot of pain before she left.
Nick: What kind of pain? Is -- is it her M.S.?
Tessa: She had a flare-up. The doctor came and gave her some medicine, but before I knew it, she left.
Nick: And you have no idea where?
Tessa: I don't. And that's the truth.
Nick: Okay. Thanks.
Tessa: Please don't tell victor. Nikki did not want him to know. She made me swear, nick.
Nick: When I see my mom, I'm gonna have to get into this with her. I'm not gonna tell my dad anything, except that there is not gonna be any concert.
Kevin: Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but there's no cause for alarm.
Michael: Are you kidding? There's plenty of cause.
Esther: This is such a rash decision. You don't even know anyone in Portland, do you?
Kevin: No. That's the point -- a new place, make a new start, meet new people, make new friends.
Esther: The best thing for you to do is just to stay here and get your life back to normal.
Kevin: Esther, nothing about this situation is normal.
Michael: Starting with you bailing on Tahiti. How does that even happen?
Kevin: Well, I was at the airport, waiting to check in, and, uh -- and it hit me. How can I -- how can I go to the place where Chloe and I were supposed to honeymoon? I just couldn't do it. So I went up to the counter, and I asked the ticket agent if I could exchange my ticket. The next flight was to Portland, so I grabbed a seat. Spent the next few days wandering around the city, and a sense of calm came over me. It's hard to put into words, but you know when, like -- you know when you're holding your breath and then you finally take a breath again? It was like that.
Esther: You know, I know that these past few weeks have been really difficult, but moving all that way and uprooting that precious little girl...
Kevin: Kids are resilient. This is gonna be good for both of us.
Michael: Listen... you're a single parent, on your own. You need family.
Kevin: I love you all. Mike, you know that. There's just too many bad memories here. Even here -- here, the place where Chloe and I didn't get married, the last place I saw her alive. There's -- there's just so much pain. I can't do it anymore.
Esther: Kevin, I hate the thought of never seeing you, and Bella is my only grandchild. She needs us, too.
Kevin: She needs her father more. And I can't be a good parent if my head isn't on straight. Please tell me you understand and that you're gonna let me do this and not make this any harder than it already is.
Chelsea: I know you originally stopped working for me at Chelsea 2.0 because you needed to run this place, but it looks like it's a well-oiled machine now, so...
Sharon: Well, I've had really good luck with assistant managers lately.
Chelsea: Well, I'm delighted to hear that, because... I want you back. Part- time, full-time, basically all the extra hours you have to spare, so, um... do you have any interest? Please say yes.
Sharon: That is the last thing that I expected to hear today.
Chelsea: Well, you know, I miss having you around the studio -- a lot. It's nice having someone that you can count on. You know what I mean? So...what do you say? Will you help me?
Esther: I know that it is not my place to tell you what's best for you and your child, but do you really think that this is gonna give you the peace of mind that you're looking for?
Kevin: I know it will. This isn't some crazy impulse. I've been thinking about this for weeks.
Esther: Okay. Well, Bella should be waking up from her nap soon, so maybe I should just --
Kevin: Oh, no need! Bella, come here! Hi, sweet girl! Oh, gosh. Daddy missed you so much. Hi. [Smooching]
Michael: You know what? Why don't we take Bella to the park? You'd like that, Bella, wouldn't you? I know I would.
Scott: Victor, here are the latest figures. The tech crew will be coming through in a little bit to set up the sound and lighting boards. Everything's right on schedule. Nick, hey. We're almost finished.
Nick: Yeah. I need to talk to my dad -- alone.
Scott: He's all yours.
Victor: All right, Scott.
Scott: Yeah.
Victor: What the hell are you doing here? You've shown zero interest in helping to prepare for your mother's concert.
Nick: We both know mom's out of town. She has no interest in showing up to this concert of yours.
Victor: If she had had no interest, she would have let me know.
Nick: She had to get away from you because of all the stress you're putting on her. She's not gonna put herself on display just so you can play the noble benefactor.
Victor: You know why I'm putting this on? To show the world how much I admire your mother's determination to overcome her M.S. And give this performance. But you wouldn't know about that because you have nothing but contempt for your father.
Nick: Yeah, well, you're gonna change your tune tomorrow night. You're gonna have a pavilion full of people, and mom's not gonna be able to perform because you made her life so intolerable.
Nikki: Oh, my goodness. Hi, you two!
Nick: Hey, mom.
Nick: Oh. There is so much going on back here.
Abby: I cannot wait for you to see the setup on stage. It's uberdramatic.
Nikki: Oh. Well, I have to confess, I did take a little peek at the front of the house on my way back here. It's so beautiful. And I'm so appreciative of all the hard work you've put in, especially you, victor. Thank you again for arranging this event. I just can't wait till tomorrow.
Victor: Glad to hear that.
[Indistinct conversation]
Nikki: Ohh.
Nikki: I can't remember the last time I was so excited.
Victor: I'm glad to hear that.
Abby: Would you like to the piano a trial run -- get a feel for the stage?
Scott: 9-foot concert grand, freshly tuned.
Nikki: I know. I am familiar with that piano. It is beautiful -- beautiful tone -- but I think I would rather go home by myself in my own living room and practice. That's where I was headed now. I just decided to come and say hello.
Victor: All right. I'll see you at home?
Nikki: Okay.
Victor: Okay.
Abby: Bye.
Nikki: Bye.
Scott: Bye-bye.
Victor: Son, if you don't mind, I'd like to finish our conversation.
Scott: You know what? I had a couple questions about how the piano's being mic'D. Do you mind?
Abby: Yeah. Let's go and check it out.
Scott: Sure.
Victor: You saw how good your mother looks. She's ready and prepared for tomorrow night's concert, proving once again that you're presumptuous when you assume that you know your mother better than I do.
[Cell phone chimes]
Sharon: Chelsea, I am so flattered, but I'm gonna have to say no. Between crimson lights, my university courses, volunteering at the crisis hot line, raising my daughter, and trying to save a sliver of time for Scott, I just can't. I wish I could. I mean, it's a really wonderful offer.
Chelsea: I'm disappointed, but I understand. I'm actually in the same boat.
Sharon: Thank you for being so gracious.
Chelsea: I just really want to take my brand to the next level, you know? And I need the right people to do that. [Sighs] I just don't know who to turn to for help.
Sharon: Everything's gonna be okay. You've been so strong and you have accomplished so much. Nothing is gonna stop you from getting what you want.
Bella: Look at all the flowers.
Kevin: I know. You see? Look. See over there? All the pink ones -- why don't you go check those out? But stay where I can see you, all right?
Michael: Now that we're alone... the truth. The day you left, you were a mess. Now suddenly you're back here, all full of this crazy energy, ready to take Bella and go off and start some new life somewhere else.
Kevin: What's wrong with that?
Michael: Nothing. I get exactly what you're doing. But it takes time. You don't get there overnight.
Kevin: It wasn't overnight. It was several nights of some serious soul searching.
Michael: Kevin, nothing about this...seems a bit impulsive?
Kevin: When something in your gut feels right, why wait? I don't want her growing up with the baggage of being Chloe Mitchell and Kevin fisher's daughter. And I may have cleaned up my act, but it's not like people have forgotten my past.
Michael: [Chuckles softly] I remember that day, all those years ago, when you first came into my office, up to your ears in trouble.
Kevin: Gee, Mikey. Aren't you happy to see me?
Michael: No. Not in the least.
Kevin: Wow. That hurts.
Michael: So, what's with your face? You fall down the stairs or something?
Kevin: Yeah, something like that.
Michael: Don't tell me. You got beat up.
Kevin: There's this guy, if you must know, and he insists on --
Michael: Yeah, yeah, yeah. There's always ""this guy,"" ""for no reason,"" Mr. It's not my fault. Where the hell did you pop up from?
Kevin: I've been in Genoa city for a while, just not traveling in the same circles as you, I guess.
Michael: Dear lord, why? Why -- why would you come here?
Kevin: I figured my brother loves it. There must be something about the place. After all, we are so much alike.
Michael: Don't ever say that. Don't ever say that.
Kevin: Listen, um, I'd like to chat all day, but, uh, I need a lawyer to get me out of some trouble. Do you know a good one?
Michael: [Chuckles] That is the same old Kevin. You get to make the mess, and someone else gets to clean it up.
Kevin: Hey, whoever I am is partly your fault.
Michael: My fault?!
Kevin: Yeah, your fault. I swear, if you don't help me out here, Mikey, I will make you wish that you had, okay?
Michael: What happened to that guy? [Chuckles]
Kevin: Beats me. Man, you were pissed, having to deal with me again.
Michael: We had a-a big mountain to climb, learning how to be brothers, but we did it. And now we've got Gloria back, and she has made a shockingly decent effort to be a better mother and grandmother.
Kevin: She has. I give her a lot of credit.
Michael: I mean, we're never gonna be that all-American, apple-pie-eating family you see in TV commercials. You know, but by Baldwin/fisher standards... we come damn close.
Kevin: Yeah. [Inhales deeply, clears throat] [Voice breaking] I owe you a lot.
Michael: You don't owe me anything. You're my family. And you don't just have Gloria and me to rely on here. You've got Esther and you've got Scott and you've got Lauren, too. I understand your feeling like running. But is it the right answer? You've got to know that Genoa city is still the best place for you and Bella.
Kevin: What I know is that I'm not staying here. And nothing you say or do is gonna change my mind, mike.
Abby: I'm glad Nikki had a chance to look around before her performance.
Victor: I was a little concerned during her absence. I wondered if she wanted to perform at all.
Abby: She seemed enthusiastic to me.
Victor: Yeah. I was relieved to see that. You know, I meant this to be a gift to Nikki, not a burden.
Abby: Dad, now that we're having this heart-to-heart, I wanted to talk to you about something. This is the first big Newman event that we've had in a while, and we haven't had a Newman family dinner in forever. Nick, Victoria, Nikki -- none of them drop by the office like they used to. And I don't know if I was imagining things, but there seemed to be some tension between you and nick. And more than once recently, you've seemed a little down, and, well, I wanted to ask you about it, but... I don't want to pry.
Victor: You're a member of this family. You have a right to know.
Chelsea: Thank you, Sharon -- and not just for the coffee, for the encouragement, as well.
Sharon: Any time, and thank you for the offer.
Scott: Ladies.
Sharon: Hey!
Chelsea: Hi.
Sharon: How's everything going with the big event?
Scott: Actually, better than expected. The venue looks great.
Chelsea: You talking about for Nikki's benefit concert?
Scott: Yeah, tomorrow night. It's sold out. Are you going?
Chelsea: I wouldn't miss it.
Scott: Excellent.
Sharon: Oh, I just love the chance to hear her play, and the acoustics are amazing.
Scott: Yeah. The tech guys were doing their first sound rehearsal right as I was leaving, and nick and Nikki came to check out the scene.
Chelsea: Do you know if nick is still there, actually?
Scott: You know, he might be. I'm not sure.
Chelsea: Did you guys get into it again?
Scott: We were on our best behavior. You could almost call it ""cordial-ish.""
Chelsea: Okay. Good to hear. I'm gonna go see if I can catch up, but good luck with everything.
Scott: Yeah, thank you. See you at the benefit.
Chelsea: Yeah, sure.
Scott: Hi. Alone at last...
Sharon: Here.
Scott: ...Sort of.
Sharon: Make yourself useful.
Scott: I can do that.
Sharon: [Laughs]
Scott: Thanks.
Sharon: So, you and nick managed to play nice?
Scott: Oh, yeah. We're best buds now. It actually, uh, helped that we didn't have a chance to actually talk.
Sharon: Well, I imagine you were both pretty busy getting ready for Nikki's big night.
Scott: You know, I don't want to -- I'm not looking for trouble here, Sharon, but... the guy's attitude sucks. I mean, he walked in, glances around, and we're all just scrambling, and he doesn't even lend a hand. And he hasn't once asked to help out for this concert -- I mean, not even for the afterparty or the fundraising. If he could just pick up a phone and make a couple calls and maybe collect a couple checks -- it's not that hard. I just -- he seems like he doesn't really want a part of it.
Sharon: Well, you're half right.
Tessa: Nikki's gonna be so mad.
Mariah: At you? Why?
Tessa: I told nick something that she wanted to keep private. Don't ask me what it is. I feel bad enough already.
Mariah: Okay. Fine. I won't push. But why did you tell nick?
Tessa: I don't know. I just...blurted it out.
Mariah: Nick wore you down. I know how that goes. [Laughing] I know.
Tessa: Nick said he wouldn't repeat it to his dad. What if he does?
Mariah: Look, nick is a good guy, and he's more loyal to his mom than he is his dad.
Tessa: Loyal, like I should have been.
Mariah: Hey! Stop that! You have been incredible to Nikki, and she knows it. If you had a good reason for telling nick, I'm sure she's gonna understand.
Tessa: Look, I know you're trying to help, Mariah, but I really don't think it's gonna be that simple.
[Door opens, closes]
Nick: Mom.
Nikki: Hi.
Nick: I'm glad you're home. I was so worried.
Nikki: Oh, honey, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to confuse you or upset you. I just was wound up so tight, I needed some space before the concert. That's all.
Nick: Where were you?
Nikki: I was in one of my very favorite spas in the country, in Colorado, for a little r&R.
Nick: We both know there's more to it than that. Tessa told me that you had a flare-up.
Nikki: She wasn't supposed to tell anybody. If victor finds out about this --
Nick: Dad has no idea, all right? He is wrapped up in himself as always. And please don't be mad at Tessa, okay? She only told me because she is as concerned about you as I am.
Nikki: Well, I'm fine.
Nick: How 'bout your pain?
Nikki: Honey, I just told you I was at a very famous wellness center in boulder. In fact, I tried some holistic treatments. They did a world of good for me. I did yoga. I had massages every single day. I went for long walks. I just blotted out the whole rest of the world like it didn't exist. It did me so much good.
Nick: I'm glad, mom, but if you have another episode like this, you have to tell me and Victoria so we can help you. There's no more hiding the truth from us.
Nikki: All right, son. Listen, this was a one-time, stress-related issue. I've taken care of it now, so I am ready to walk out on that stage tomorrow.
Nick: No. You're not doing that.
Sharon: Finding out that Chloe killed Adam dredged up a lot of painful feelings for nick.
Scott: Anger, I imagine, too.
Sharon: Yes. And even though he adores Nikki and he completely supports her, he's put some distance between himself and victor.
Scott: That explains a lot.
Sharon: I imagine Victoria feels the same way.
Scott: Can't blame 'em. I definitely feel empathy for anybody who wants to stay far, far away from the whole thing until it's over. It's for a great cause. I just prefer to spend my work time elsewhere.
Sharon: And yet you stepped up, and Abby, too.
Scott: [Sighs] Poor kid. She tries so hard to get victor's approval. When I went over there to interview her for victor's biography, it was obvious she doesn't feel as secure about her place in the family as Nikki's kids.
Sharon: Since when are you so concerned about Abby's feelings?
Scott: I was just thinking about how I was raised without a father, and I never had to really please him, you know, or be held to unrealistic expectations. I just don't have a clue what that's like, you know, or what he might have thought of me.
Sharon: I'm sure that dr. Grainger would be very proud of the person you've become.
Abby: Finding out Chloe murdered Adam, it had to be awful.
Victor: It reopened some old wounds, but, you know, without you and Scott, nick wouldn't have done this. You did it all without Nicholas or Victoria lifting a finger.
Abby: Well, I just want it to be a great night for you, for Nikki, and for the M.S. Research center.
Victor: It's so sweet you came. [Sighs] It means a great deal to me. I just -- I can't stand... this family being apart. I want nothing more than all of us to get along and be a family again.
Nikki: After I stopped being so furious with victor, I became determined to prove to him that I can do this... that he wouldn't have to swoop down and save me... like he thinks I need him to do because I'm just so helpless without him. But, you know, since I had some time away -- I don't know -- my perspective has changed.
Nick: How?
Nikki: For one thing... I don't really give two hoots what victor thinks. I'm gonna do this performance for me, for charity, for... the center that has my name on it.
Nick: Well, let me ask you a question. Would you have ever in a million years agreed to do this concert if dad hadn't pressed you into it?
Nikki: Absolutely not. Playing a concert for a charity benefit? That would never have entered my mind. And I-I had let my passion for my music go dormant, which was a shame, because if I had pursued it -- who knows? -- I might be playing all over the world, raising millions of dollars for M.S. Research.
Nick: I never heard you express an interest in performing before, you know, charity or otherwise.
Nikki: No, you didn't. But I'm looking at the bigger picture. This is about much more than just one event. This is about me having the guts to spread my wings and fly a little bit. So, I am making this concert my jumping-off point to the rest of my life. It's my goal, Nicholas. It has nothing remotely to do with your father.
Nick: He still has you brainwashed. You just don't see it.
Nikki: I resent that.
Nick: Mom, I am not trying to insult you, okay? It's just I'm very, very worried about you. From what Tessa said, this flare-up was really bad. It was so bad that you felt like the only thing you could do was to leave town and cut yourself off from everyone. Now, I can see how you might want to try and turn that into some victory, but this is not the way.
Nikki: Honey, I hate to see you so distressed like this. So let me prove it to you right now that I am up to the challenge.
Michael: You're really going, aren't you?
Kevin: Uh-huh.
Michael: Okay. Well, I guess this is goodbye, then.
Kevin: You know I'm gonna call, right?
Michael: Yeah. You better -- often.
Kevin: I need you to trust that I'm doing the right thing here, okay?
Michael: [Scoffs, chuckles] If you say so. Okay. All right.
Kevin: Okay.
Sharon: So, do you feel like you missed out, growing up without a father?
Scott: You know, you can't miss something you never had.
Sharon: You know, I don't talk about my father much, either. Actually, not at all.
Scott: Why is that?
Sharon: Because he abandoned my family when I was young. It was just me and my mom.
Scott: That's something else we have in common.
Abby: Wow. A Chelsea 2.0 original?
Victor: You think Nikki will approve?
Abby: Yeah! She's gonna love it -- and the bling. My favorite color -- sparkly.
[Both laugh]
Victor: You're so cute.
Abby: Oh, boy! Wow. When you want to find a new way to tell your wife you love her, you do not mess around.
Victor: I never saw the point.
Abby: [Laughs] Well, it's beautiful, and Nikki is gonna look gorgeous on stage.
Victor: Yeah. Let's just hope that the concert will help to bring the Newmans back together again.
[Mid-tempo piano music playing]
[Music stops]
Nikki: Well... how was that? Not a wrong note, was there?
Nick: You sounded great, mom.
Nikki: Thank you, honey. And now I'm afraid I have to kick you out because I need some space so I can practice myself.
Nick: You win. I'll leave you to it.
Nikki: I love you.
Nick: I love you.
[Music resumes]
[Sour note plays, music stops]
[Inhales deeply]
[Music resumes]
[Sour note plays, music stops]
[Inhales deeply]
[Exhales sharply]
Kevin: Are you excited about our adventure?
Bella: Yeah.
Kevin: And you're gonna keep our little secret, right?
Bella: Uh-huh.
Kevin: Hi.
Chelsea: Hi. What -- your face. What happened?
Kevin: Oh, I fell off a cliff. It's nothing.
Chelsea: Hey, there, Bella. It's so good to see you. It's really good to see you, too, Kevin. I've been thinking a lot about you.
Kevin: Oh, yeah?
Chelsea: I'm so sorry about what happened at Chloe's funeral. I wasn't thinking straight that day. I never should have showed up like that.
Kevin: I-I could have handled things better myself. The whole thing was just really overwhelming, surreal... not that I need to explain that to you.
Chelsea: You two look like you're doing well.
Kevin: Yeah. [Smooches] Better than you would think, huh?
Chelsea: I'm really glad. Hi, sweet girl. You having fun with your daddy? Huh?
Kevin: What do you say? Is it time that we take off?
Bella: Mm-hmm.
Kevin: Okay.
Chelsea: Where are you going?
Bella: We're gonna go see mommy!
Kevin: [Chuckles nervously]
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Cane: Victoria had to let me go.
Mattie: Wait. She fired you?
Victoria: I'm sorry that it had to go down that way, but cane left me no choice.
Victor: You show up at the concert on your best behavior.
Nick: This concert is not for her, it's for you. Cancel it.","Mariah asked Sharon if people ever got over the love of their life. Sharon opined that you could have more than one great love. Sharon asked if Mariah was worried that Devon was still in love with Hilary. Mariah stammered no. Chelsea arrived, and Mariah seized the opportunity to rush off, ending the conversation. Chelsea asked Sharon to come back to work for Chelsea 2.0. Sharon graciously declined. Chelsea was disappointed because she didn't know where to turn. Sharon gave her a pep talk. Nick questioned Tessa about Nikki's abrupt trip out of town. Tessa reluctantly revealed that Nikki had an M.S. flare up before she left. Tessa begged Nick not to tell Victor, and he promised not to. The guilt ridden Tessa told Mariah that she'd betrayed Nikki's confidence. Tessa was worried about Nikki's reaction, and Mariah's reassurances didn't ease her fears. Esther and Michael were alarmed when Kevin informed them that he and Bella are moving to Oregon for a new start. Kevin insisted that the move would be good for him and his daughter. Michael suggested that he and Kevin take Bella to the park. Once there, Michael suggested that Kevin was being impulsive. Kevin said he didn't want Bella to grow up and be judged by her parents' past. Kevin and Michael reminisced about Kevin's arrival in Genoa City, years ago. They talked about Kevin's growth and the strides they'd made as a family. Michael made an unsuccessful attempt to convince Kevin to stay, and they shared an emotional goodbye. Chelsea apologized to Kevin for showing up at Chloe's funeral. Chelsea was taken aback when Bella said she and Kevin were going to see Chloe.",summ_screen
"Jack: Sharon? You're here bright and early I see.
Sharon: Oh, yeah, hi. Good morning, Jack.
Jack: You wanna just pass me a little of that java and we will get right to your schedule for the promo tour. Sharon? Could you pass me the coffee, please?
Sharon: Yeah, um, sorry, here. I, uh... I don't know what's wrong with me this morning.
Jack: Any news from Nicholas?
Sharon: No. No, um, he has not returned any of my calls. And I have no idea where he is.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Um, hey, it's me, leaving yet another message. Call me back.
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Colleen: Oh, that coffee smells so good.
Lily: Good morning.
Colleen: Good morning.
Lily: Ooh, you look pretty awful.
Colleen: That's what not getting any sleep does to you.
Lily: Here.
Colleen: Thank you.
Lily: There you go.
Colleen: So where's your husband?
Lily: I don't know. I woke up this morning and he was gone.
Colleen: That's weird.
Lily: Yeah, he's been bolting out of here like crazy lately. I don't know. I just wonder what's really going on, not even Daniel, has that many errands.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Hey. Did you get the money together yet?
Kevin: No.
Daniel: Why not, Dude? We gotta pay this guy off.
Kevin: I'm not afraid of Alex. He can rot in hell for all I care.
Daniel: Can we get serious here for a minute?
Kevin: I told you, I'm not scared of the guy.
Daniel: Yeah, well, I am.
Kevin: He's got something to lose, too, you know?
Daniel: Like what?
Kevin: Extortion is a crime, Daniel. He could go to jail.
Daniel: Oh, and that's gonna stop him from using the tape he made? All of our voices are on it.
Kevin: Cuts both ways.
Daniel: No, no, face it. We're screwed.
Kevin: Don't say that. There's gotta be a way out of this. We just need to think.
Daniel: What we should've done is we should've taken that stolen putter of his and wrapped it around his neck last night when we had the chance.
Kevin: Okay, now what are our real options?
Daniel: The guy wants $10,000. We give it to him and he backs off.
Kevin: Maybe. He maybe backs off.
Daniel: Well, if we don't, then I'm pretty sure he's gonna make our lives pretty miserable around here. And he might even go and hurt Lily, and I don't wanna take that chance.
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Colleen: You're thinking there's something going on he's not telling you?
Lily: No. No. It's just that I didn't expect to wake up this morning and not have anyone there to kiss.
Colleen: Well, it's nice how you guys can trust each other.
Lily: Well, we have to. Daniel and I made a pact to each other a long time ago-- to never keep a secret. Thanks. He probably just had to go to work early again and forgot to tell me about it.
Colleen: Look at you. You're not even upset. You know what, Lily? That's how it should be.
Lily: You always felt that way before. Now you can't.
Colleen: It's so hard, Lily. I mean, he's my dad. And now I feel like he's a complete stranger, like I don't even know him.
Lily: It'll get better. Trust that JT and Paul are gonna figure this whole thing out. From your dad's past to the notes, the phone calls-- all of it.
Colleen: Just in the meantime, my dad's lying to me. I'm lying to him. It's so horrible.
Lily: Oh... I really wish I didn't have to go to work right now.
Colleen: No, no, you have to go. You have to go get ready. Don't worry. I'll be--I'll be okay.
Lily: You sure? 'Cause I'll stay here with you.
Colleen: I'll be fine. Thank you, though.
Lily: I love you.
Colleen: I love you, too.
Brad: Colleen, its dad.
Colleen: Hi.
Brad: Hi, Honey. Can I come in?
Colleen: Yeah, sorry.
Brad: Thanks.
Colleen: So, um... why are you here so early?
Brad: Well, Victoria was cleaning out the closet in your old room and she found this box that you packed before you went to NYU I thought you might want it.
Colleen: Cool. Um, please tell her I said thank you.
Brad: I'll do that. So where's JT? Still away on business?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: Everything you've got-- all the sports pages from every Cleveland paper from June through September of that year-- including the local neighborhood editions. That's right. Now I'm assuming all of that is on microfiche? I see. Uh, so there's no point in my coming in then, is there? All right, thanks for your time.
JT: Any luck?
Paul: You want the good news first, or the bad news?
JT: I'll take the good.
Paul: The good news is, the library has some of the sports pages from that timeframe.
JT: Some?
Paul: Yeah, there was a fire about ten years ago and a lot of that stuff was destroyed. So it would be hit or miss to try and get the names of the kids on that baseball team in the photo.
JT: Got it.
Paul: So how did your trip to the neighborhood go?
JT: Well, I actually ran into some old-timers who remembered the Carlton family down at this local tavern.
Paul: Did you learn anything?
JT: Well, nothing we didn't already know. Uh, we had the timeline right. The last anyone saw of Brad Carlton was the beginning of October of that year. Now shortly after that, his old man drank himself to death. There wasn't much of a funeral, since, uh, he didn't have any family.
Paul: Right, obviously, his son didn't come back for it.
JT: No, no, they sold the house and no one really knew any details, but the neighborhood's changed since then. It used to be blue collar. Now it's all yuppies.
Paul: Right. Whenever that happens, it's a lot less close-knit.
JT: Yeah.
Paul: They tend to keep to themselves.
JT: But I did get a few names which I'm gonna start calling on this afternoon.
Paul: Good. So you didn't hit a total brick wall?
JT: Glad you can see it that way, Paul. 'Cause right now I'm having trouble staying motivated.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colleen: Yeah, JT's still out of town. Hey, um, do you have any idea what's in the box?
Brad: Well, uh, since you labeled it ""Colleen's stuff,"" I guess there's some stuff.
Colleen: Must be stuff. Oh, well, whatever it is, thank you for bringing it over.
Brad: You're welcome. It's the last box. I guess my little girl's really moved out.
Colleen: Abby moved out?
Brad: Oh, that's funny. You're a real wise guy.
Colleen: Well, um... yeah, you know, I'm gonna stay. I like it here. But the truth is, we can see each other whenever. Um, do you--do you want coffee?
Brad: Oh, uh, no, thanks. So when is your roommate due back from Cleveland?
Colleen: I don't know. I don't know.
Brad: You haven't talked to him?
Colleen: Just hi, and stuff.
Brad: What did he say when you told him it was my hometown?
Colleen: I didn't. I mean, you haven't really gone back, have you? I mean, not since I've been here.
Brad: No. No reason to go back. Like you said, this is home now.
Colleen: It's kinda like me and New York, if Mom ever left.
Brad: Where's JT staying? What part of Cleveland?
Colleen: I don't know.
Brad: Well, tell him to be sure and see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a pretty cool place. If he has time after he snags that bail-jumper.
Lily: Colleen? Phone! It's JT.
Colleen: Thanks, Lily. Um, do you--do you mind?
Brad: No, of course not. Go ahead.
Colleen: Okay, Lily. Hi.
JT: Hey. Hey, how's it going back there?
Colleen: Good, it's fine.
JT: Did you, uh, did you get any more of those notes or phone calls?
Colleen: Nope. How are you?
JT: Crazed.
Colleen: I hope that you're done soon, because I really miss you. Although, my dad's here and that's helping.
JT: Right now?
Colleen: Yes.
JT: So you can't talk?
Colleen: Pretty much.
JT: All right, I'll, uh, I'll check back in with you later.
Colleen: Okay, sounds good. Bye.
JT: Bye.
Brad: Well, I should get to the office. Let's get together soon.
Colleen: I'll call you. I love you so much, Dad.
Brad: I love you, too, Sweetheart.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Paul: So how's Colleen?
JT: Well, she's doing good-- better than I am.
Paul: You know, JT, as long as there is one piece of a lead, you can't give up.
JT: That seems to be all we have are pieces. We didn't get anything from the damn police report. What are we missing?
Paul: Sometimes you have to go over a case file a dozen times before you find that one nugget that'll lead you somewhere. And that's what it takes-- sheer stubbornness. You have to be more determined to get an answer than the target was in covering his tracks.
JT: Got it.
Paul: And another thing-- if Brad Carlton finds out what we're doing, that'll be it. We won't learn anything.
JT: Better get back to it then.
Paul: Yeah, Paul Williams. When? Oh, yeah, I was afraid of that. No, I'll handle it. Um, I'll get the first flight out. Okay.
JT: Problems?
Paul: Yeah, the Jenkins case. Guess who's going to be in Cleveland all alone?
JT: Well, you keep me in pizzas, I'll stay with it.
Paul: That's the attitude.
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Jack: I'm sorry, Nicholas' behavior towards you is inexcusable.
Sharon: Yeah, and it can't be very much fun for you, either, right?
Jack: I don't have a family whose whole future is riding on the results of a DNA test.
Sharon: You know, for Nick to stay away this long and to ignore my calls-- how could he do this to me?
Jack: There is only one word for it-- selfishness.
Sharon: I'm sorry. You know what? Will you excuse me for just a moment?
Phyllis: Hello?
Jack: It's not Nicholas, if that's what you were hoping.
Phyllis: Hi, Jack. I'm surprised to hear from you after you ran out on me.
Jack: Well, I changed my mind. I wanna take the test. How soon can you schedule another appointment?
Phyllis: Oh, Jack, listen, I-I can't take the pressure. Please don't do this to me.
Jack: This time, it's for me, not for you. I wanna know that I'm not this kid's father.
Phyllis: Okay, uh, I'll set up the test at the lab, Jack.
Nick: There's no need for Jack to take a paternity test.
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Kevin: Come on, Daniel, options.
Daniel: I say we give him the cash. I mean, it's either that, or call his bluff. And then what? Then he blows our lives apart? And what's to stop him from going after Lily? Kevin, when I thought that he was with her last night... look, you don't know what that did to me, okay? I don't wanna mess around with this guy.
Kevin: What if we go to the police? They could protect her.
Daniel: Yeah, and they could also arrest us. And then maybe we could share a cell with Alex. Wouldn't that be sweet?
Kevin: We never meant to hurt her, Daniel.
Daniel: Well, she did get hurt, okay? She got hurt. She almost got raped. And she almost died from that drug that he gave her. And it might've been all forgive and forget with you. But it's not gonna be that way with me. So I say we give him the cash, shut him up, because that's the option that sucks the least right now.
Kevin: Oh, just get the money, Kevin! It's not that easy, Daniel! How am I gonna get $10,000? Every dime I have in invested in crimson lights.
Daniel: And what about Jabot?
Kevin: I haven't even gotten my first paycheck yet. And I can tell you right now, there won't be $10,000 in it.
Daniel: Look, Kevin, I don't care where you get the money, but you gotta come up with it somehow. Because this is our only choice!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colleen: So much for honesty. Or does that only apply to you and Daniel?
Lily: Colleen, you promised JT you wouldn't say anything.
Colleen: So now I have to choose between him and my dad?
Lily: No, but if you go to him, you're bound to mess things up for JT, okay? Maybe even get him fired. He wasn't even supposed to tell you, remember?
Colleen: What about the guy that's harassing me, Lily? What about the notes? The phone calls? If that has something to do with my dad, doesn't he have the right to know?
Lily: I know it's tough. But you have to be patient. He is out there trying to get answers for you. And he'll be home soon.
Colleen: Maybe by then, it'll all be cleared up. And I'll never have to tell my dad.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Of course, we can always piggyback your visit to the department stores for Beauty of Nature with these spa appearances. Of course, we won't have our dual markets in place for quite awhile but... Sharon? Are you hearing anything I'm saying right now?
Sharon: Uh, I'm sorry. I really shouldn't be letting this get to me.
Jack: Nobody is blaming you.
Sharon: It's just that somebody else is controlling my life right now, Jack. Somebody else is pulling the strings. And I hate that.
Jack: Then do something about it.
Sharon: How?
Jack: You say your life is out of your control? Take it back.
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Phyllis: Well, I didn't realize you were back in town.
Nick: Yeah, I'm... I'm sorry that I had to get away. I needed some time.
Phyllis: I understand.
Nick: Well, uh... I'm the father. The baby's mine.
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Gloria: Well, I was just so glad you called. I was a little concerned when you went rushing out of the house before breakfast.
Kevin: I need a favor, Mom. That's why I called.
Gloria: Oh, yeah? What kind of favor?
Kevin: $10,000.
Gloria: That's quite a favor, Kevin.
Kevin: It's an advance.
Gloria: Ah, an advance? For what? What do you need it for?
Kevin: To take care of a debt.
Gloria: Okay, that doesn't tell me anything.
Kevin: That's all you need to know, Mom.
Gloria: Uh, ten grand ain't exactly chump change, Kevin.
Kevin: I'll pay you back-- with interest. But I need it now. So can you write me a check or something, please?
Gloria: Unless you tell me what it's for-- absolutely not.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Wow. I--listen, I'm sorry. I just, um...
Nick: Yeah, it's, uh... it's a lot to deal with.
Phyllis: Yeah, it is, definitely. I-I've just been out of my mind. I've been such a mess and... but I'm glad that I know. It's good to know.
Nick: It complicates things.
Phyllis: Um... Nicholas...
Nick: You know what? Let's get out of here. Let's go somewhere where we can talk.
Phyllis: Yeah, that's a good idea. I'm happy about this. Are you?
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Sharon: Hello.
Brad: It's me. Where are you?
Sharon: Um, I'm at the club-- working.
Brad: Wait there. I'll be right over.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: What you got there?
Colleen: Dad brought me this box of stuff from the house.
Lily: What's in it?
Colleen: Oh, wow!
Lily: Can I see?
Colleen: It's all this stuff from when I was a kid. He didn't even know.
Lily: Okay, are those your, um...
Colleen: My very first pair of toe shoes.
Lily: Yeah.
Colleen: My dad gave them to me. He flew to New York and sat in the very front row of my recital.
Lily: Did he come to a lot of those?
Colleen: Every one he could.
Lily: It's cool he paid attention to stuff like that.
Colleen: I think it helped him to feel like we weren't so far away. Oh!
Lily: Okay, and who is this?
Colleen: Zippy.
Lily: Zippy?
Colleen: My dad sent him to me when I had the chicken pox. He told me I could hug Zippy and pretend like it was him since he couldn't be there with me. My dad has always been such a big part of my life.
JT: Hey.
Colleen: My dad's gone. I can talk now.
JT: Was he asking questions about my trip?
Colleen: He knows that you're in Cleveland.
JT: How'd he find that out?
Colleen: Because Daniel didn't know he wasn't supposed to say anything.
JT: Yeah, but your dad doesn't know why, right? You didn't tell him?
Colleen: I told him that you were chasing after a bail-jumper.
JT: Good. Yeah, that'll work.
Colleen: I really hated lying to him. Um, could I--
JT: No! No, Colleen, no, you can't. You can't say anything.
Colleen: But...
JT: I gotta go, all right? I miss you. See you soon.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: You know, I should be mad at you for disappearing on me this morning.
Daniel: Well, I'm glad you're not.
Lily: You missed me, huh?
Daniel: Yeah, I needed to get my Lily fix.
Lily: So you came all the way here just to give me a kiss before I left for the boutique?
Daniel: I guess I have to work on my timing, huh?
Lily: I forgive you-- this time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Mom, come on, it's not like you don't have it. You probably spend that much a month on clothes.
Gloria: And if I'm gonna give that up, I wanna know why.
Kevin: Because you owe me. That's why.
Gloria: Isn't that attractive?
Kevin: Have you forgotten everything I've done for you? All of the things I've helped you accomplish?
Gloria: Are you in trouble, Kevin? Is that why you need this money?
Kevin: I'm gonna ask you one last time, Mom. Please, lend me ten grand.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Where are we going anyway?
Nick: How's this?
Phyllis: Well, that's good. It's private.
Nick: Yeah.
Phyllis: You didn't answer my question before. Or maybe you did.
Nick: This is the toughest decision I've ever had to make. I love you. And I already love our baby.
Nick: But I have a wife and a son who need me. I have an obligation to them.
Phyllis: I understand.
Nick: I'm sorry if I've been... sending you mixed signals. But I've really... really been struggling with this.
Phyllis: I know you have. It's a tough situation-- for everybody.
Nick: Thanks.
Phyllis: But one very beautiful thing came out of this-- my baby.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Brad: Nick's back. I saw him with Phyllis. I thought you'd wanna know.
Sharon: He went to her first? You know what this means, don't you? It means that the baby is his. And that Nick's made up his mind. And he wants to be with Phyllis.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Hello.
Kevin: I'm at the bank. I have the money. You wanna be there when I do this thing?
Daniel: Uh, I'm with Lily right now.
Kevin: And you don't wanna leave her.
Daniel: Nope.
Kevin: Probably a good idea. Stay there. I'll handle this.
Daniel: All right, uh... let me know how it turns out.
Lily: Who was that?
Daniel: No one. No one I wanted to be with more than you.
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JT: Hi, is this Cindy Sherman? Cindy? Okay, I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number.
JT: Hi, is this Cindy? It is? Great, um... this is JT Hellstrom. I'm a private investigator. Yeah, yeah, a real one. Um, I was hoping I could ask you a few questions about something that's happened a long time ago-- the Kaplan murders. Yeah, I understand. It must be a little bit of a shock but, um... if I could just talk to you for a second, ask you a few questions... look, I promise it won't take long. But it would really-- it would really help me out. Oh, no, listen, I promise you, you're not in any trouble or anything like that. It's just-- I just need to talk, ask you a few questions. No, no, I don't mind meeting you somewhere. Great, um... or if you'd rather come here, that-- okay, great, um, just grab a pen and I'll give you the address. Thank you.
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Nick: You're right. The baby is a beautiful thing.
Phyllis: Mm-hmm. And you made your decision.
Nick: yeah.
Phyllis: Good. And, uh, I've made mine. I don't want you involved. I'll raise this child.
Nick: Can we just, uh...
Phyllis: No, no, I'll do this on my own.
Nick: Phyllis, are you sure?
Phyllis: Yeah, I've thought about this. I'm completely capable of doing it. It's my decision.
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Lily: You okay? You seem a little jumpy.
Daniel: No, I'm just with you, you know? This whole Colleen thing makes me nervous.
Lily: It's hard for her, you know? Having doubts about her dad and everything? This is what happens, Daniel, when people you trust hide stuff from you. It messes you up.
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Alex: So you got the bucks, huh? Must be nice to be able to lay your hands on that much cash.
Kevin: Yeah, well, it wasn't easy.
Alex: Really? You sure came up with it fast.
Kevin: Can we just do this, Alex?
Alex: Yeah, hand it over.
Kevin: No, give me the tape first. No tape, no money.
Alex: You mean, this?
Kevin: Give it to me.
Alex: Let's see you take it from me.
Kevin: Give me the tape, Alex.
Alex: Go ahead! Hit me! Then I'll let your rich family know why we're fighting. I'll sic the cops on you for assault.
Kevin: Hand me the tape now!
Alex: Let me go and you can have it.
Alex: Let me see it.
Kevin: It's all here. Play the tape for me first.
Alex: On what? My harmonica?
Kevin: Come on, play it!
Daniel: I don't have any money. I'm broke. My job barely keeps me fed.
Alex: Oh, there goes my heart again--broken. Look, you can find the money.
Kevin: And if he doesn't?
Alex: I'll tell your beautiful wife what you did.
Kevin: Look, you did that. No one said you should give her that drug.
Alex: Heard enough?
Alex: $10,000's a good start.
Kevin: What? What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Alex: I made a copy of the tape.
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Nick: Let's go to the office. Before you say anything... I'm staying. I wanna be your husband. I wanna be a father to Noah.
Sharon: It's your baby.
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Jack: There you are. I've been looking all over for you. Since I didn't hear from you, I went ahead and made an appointment for myself at the lab. If you wanna come along, that's great. I wanna know either way.
Phyllis: You don't have to do that. It's Nick's baby.
Jack: I wouldn't wanna be in your shoes right now.
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Colleen: Are you busy?
Brad: Hey, Honey, no. Come on in.. What are you doing here? I thought you had work.
Colleen: Oh, no, I have another hour. Um... I have something that I have to tell you. Can I close the door?
Brad: Yeah, of course, you can.
Colleen: Dad, I'm so sorry. I should've told you when it all started happening.
Brad: What is it, Honey? Why are you upset?
Colleen: I've been getting notes and phone calls, warnings or threats.
Brad: Threats? What are you talking about? How long has this been going on? Is somebody stalking you? Is it someone you know?
Colleen: I think it has to do with you.
Brad: Me? Why me?
Colleen: The first one said, ""Watch your back."" The second one said, ""He lied and he's still lying."" Then I got a phone call and Lily answered. And the guy said, ""You can't run from the truth,"" and hung up.
Brad: Why would any of that have something to do with me?
Colleen: Because... you're being investigated.
Brad: By whom?
Colleen: Paul and JT that's why they're in Cleveland. Daddy, I'm so sorry I lied.
Brad: Honey, I, uh... I know all about this already.
Colleen: You do?
Brad: Back when I was engaged to Victoria, Victor wanted a background check done on me. That's why he hired Paul and JT it was really just a waste of time and money. There's not too much to find out about me.
Colleen: There isn't?
Brad: Sweetheart, I told you, my mother died when I was young. My father was an alcoholic. I left Cleveland as soon as I could after I graduated high school. I joined the navy. I never saw my father again. And I never went back.
Colleen: That's it? That's the whole truth?
Brad: Colleen, don't you trust me? I swear to you, that's all there is.
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JT: Please, call me JT here's my card. Uh, we can leave the door open if you'd like.
Woman: Oh, it doesn't matter. You never said, how did
JT: Off the police reports. Um, so you're the neighbor who found the bodies, right?
Woman: Yes. I'll never forget it.
JT: Yeah, I don't imagine you would. Please, uh, take a seat. I just have a few questions for you.
Woman: Um, first answer me a question. Why are you looking into this? It happened years ago. The police know who did it.
JT: It actually has to do with a case I'm working on back in Genoa City. So, um... you must've been pretty close with the Kaplans if they gave you a copy of their house key.
Woman: Yes. We were close. We were good friends.
JT: And, uh, what made you go over there that morning?
Woman: It wasn't in the police report?
JT: It was. Uh, but I'd like to hear you tell it. Please, have a seat.
Woman: I... well... I hadn't seen any of them for several days-- which was odd. They hadn't mentioned a trip or anything. I was a bit worried. So when I rang the doorbell and no one answered the door, I used my key.
JT: And you let yourself in.
Woman: Yes.
JT: And that's when you saw what happened.
Woman: It was horrifying. There was so much blood.
JT: Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan and their daughter?
Woman: Stephanie. She was such a sweet girl. I remember thinking, what kind of a monster would do that to an innocent child?
JT: Um... what about their son-- George Kaplan? Did you know him well?
Woman: >From the time he was a little boy.
JT: It must've been a shock to find out he was responsible.
Woman: Not really. He had a terrible temper-- always getting into fights with other kids.
JT: What about as a teenager?
Woman: The same-- only worse.
JT: Uh... um, do you happen to remember what he looked like?
Woman: George is dead.
JT: I'm aware of that.
Woman: The police found him later. He was killed in a hit-and-run accident. A very fitting end, as far as I'm concerned.
JT: Would you mind taking a look at a photograph for me?
Woman: Not from the murders.
JT: No, it's nothing like that. It's, um, actually a picture of a church baseball team.
Woman: Oh, all right.
JT: Now, Mrs. Sherman, just let me if you recognize the Kaplans' son anywhere in this photograph.
Mrs. Sherman: That's him. That's George Kaplan. [She points out to Colleen's dad]
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Gloria: I just gave you $10,000.
Kevin: I need more.
Dru: Hey, Daddy, I'm home!
Sharon: Thank you so much for being my friend.","Sharon is pissed. Nick hasn't called her since he left and she can't believe that he did this to her. Phyllis has barely hung up the phone when she realizes that Nick is there in the room staring at her. He tells that she doesn't have to take the test as he has the results. Brad drops in with a box of things that Colleen had left in her room. Soon all Brad does is ask about JT and his trip. Colleen tells she hasn't any info on his trip. ""I am the father."" Phyllis is speechless. She and Nick decide to talk privately. On the way out, Brad sees them walking off. When they leave on the elevator, Jack exits from the other elevator. Brad calls Sharon and tells her that he saw Nick with Phyllis. Sharon understands what that means if he went to Phyllis first. He must be the father. She feels that Nick going to Phyllis first means that he has made some major decision about things. ""I am at the bank, I have the money. Do you want to be there when I do this thing?"" Kevin asks. Daniel says that he is with Lily but wants to hear how things turn out later. Lily is getting strange vibes. Daniel says that the thing with Colleen is making him nervous. She hopes that is what it is. She knows that secrets between people that love each other causes problems. JT makes a connection. He looks at the crime scene pictures from the family slaughter and finds the same baseball picture with Brad in it hanging on the wall. He calls a neighbor and has the woman come over. She tells how the son was violent all his life. When presented with the baseball team picture she easily picks out Brad's face as George Kaplan. Colleen comes to see her father. She has to come clean. She tells him that JT and Paul are investigating him in Cleveland. He tells her that he knew they did a background check and that there is nothing to be found. ""I was there. My father died from alcoholism and I left, never to return. That is all there is to it,"" Brad says smiling.",summ_screen
"Victoria: So did you talk to Phyllis yet?
Billy: Hey...  Chuckles 
Victoria:  Clears throat  Does she know that she's...
Billy: N--first order of business when I get to the office is to make coffee, go through the mail, and then fire my editor in chief. I just hope she understands my position.
Ashley: Well, hi. Good morning.
Billy: Hey, hey.
Victoria: Hi.
Ashley: Oh, look at this one. You're getting so big, and you're so handsome.
Victoria: Oh, I know. It happens so fast. I'm afraid to blink.
Ashley: Kind of glad I ran into you, actually, Vicki.
Victoria: Oh?
Ashley: Yeah. When you're ready to come back to work, I'm hoping you'll consider Jabot.
Victoria: Are you and Jack tag-teaming me?
Ashley: No, why?
Victoria: Well, he already approached me about a job.
Ashley: He did?
Victoria: Well, Beauty of Nature, specifically...
Ashley: Uh-huh.
Victoria: But you're all under the same umbrella.
Ashley: No, actually, that's not the case at all. Jack's keeping both companies separate for now. He'll be solely at Beauty of Nature while I run Jabot, which means you're gonna have a decision to make.
Billy: Jack's out at Jabot? Does he know that?
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Gloria: I always recommend passed hors d'oeuvres. Keeps people up and circulating.
Jack: I'm more interested in what we serve than how we serve it.
Nikki: Well, I agree. If we're going to have the reception here, I think the food should be memorable.
Jack: Memorable in a good way.
Gloria: Well, if you're looking for ""Oohs"" and ""Ahhs,"" Jack, you know you've come to the right place. I have taken the liberty of asking my chef to prepare a tasting menu for you.
Nikki: Mm.
Gloria: And, uh, my choices have little stars next to them, but if there's anything else you'd like, please feel free to say word. While you look at that, I'll check on the kitchen. Excuse me.
Nikki: Thank you.
Jack: Well, it doesn't get much better than this, does it?
Nikki: Hey, I'm telling you. Free appetizers.
Jack: I was talking about you and me...
Nikki: Mm.
Jack: Making plans for the happiest day of our lives.
Nikki: Oh, yeah, that, too.  Chuckles 
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Adam: Look what daddy brought home.
Chelsea:  Laughs 
Adam: I got us breakfast before we head to the airport-- coffee and doughnuts, but not just any old doughnuts. This is Edna's bakery, okay? Best doughnuts...  Smacks lips  This side of the Mississippi.  Inhales deeply  Heaven in a box.
Chelsea:  Laughs 
Adam: Man, my trips to town when I was a kid were not complete without stops at this place.
Chelsea: You are so insanely cute right now.  Giggles  I had no idea you loved doughnuts so much.
Adam: Uh, Edna's doughnuts.
Chelsea: Oh.
Adam: Pay attention, Woman.
Chelsea: Ah. That's ""Mrs. Woman"" to you, Mister.
Adam: Yeah, I know. I remember.
Chelsea: Mm-hmm.
Adam: Here.
Chelsea: Uh-oh. Let me see.
Adam: Take a bite.
Chelsea: Okay.
Adam: It's got a little glaze on it.  Smacks lips 
Chelsea: Mmm.
Adam: Is that not the best thing you've ever eaten, ever?
Chelsea: Oh, my God. Nothing has ever been so perfect. You want some?
Adam: Let me kiss some off.
Chelsea:  Laughing 
Adam: Just get a little sugar, Sugar.
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Phyllis: Well-- I'll see what I can do. Thanks.
Nick: What'd Avery say?
Phyllis: Um, she thinks that I should use my influence at ""Restless Style"" to-- to prevent any negative articles from coming out.
Nick: Is that realistic?
Phyllis: Why wouldn't it be?
Nick: Well, for starters, we haven't heard from Billy. We don't know how he's reacting to your arrest.
Phyllis: Oh, well, I mean, he's gonna support me. I mean, come on, he'd have to. How many times has he been in trouble, right? I mean, do I even have to say it? Myanmar? Hello. If anyone can relate to this, it would be Billy, of all people. And besides, you know, good, experienced magazine editors are hard to come by.
Nick: True.
Phyllis: Yeah, and I run the place. I completely run the place. While he's out schmoozing with the L.A. people, I-I'm working. I mean, God forbid he'd-- he'd actually have to start working for a living.  Chuckles 
Nick: Well, I think you should go in there and talk to the guy, see if he'll just look the other way with all this.
Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, for sure, for sure. He--he will. I-I'm--I'm certain of it. I'm certain of it. Y-you know, I was thinking, maybe... maybe I should write the article about this myself. You know, like, from-- from my point of view, what happened with Paul and Christine and what didn't happen. You know, I could--I just-- I-I could do my own damage control.
Nick: Well, what if Billy's not on board with all this? I think you should just go in there, keep your head down, let the bullets fly by until this all gets settled.
Phyllis: Uh, he--he--he's gonna be on board with this. He's definitely gonna be on board. He--listen, if something makes money, Billy is all for it, bottom line. If he's not, that's not gonna stop me from defending myself in the court of public opinion.
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Adam: You know, I love this. It feels so different.
Chelsea: What?
Adam: You, me... this. All the little things that nobody ever sees of Adam. I'm embracing my inner hick.
Chelsea:  Laughs 
Adam: And you're not just embracing me. You actually think it's cool.
Chelsea: Mm-hmm. How convenient.
Adam: You know, um, women looked down on me for being from the farm out in the boonies, especially in school. Harvard and hogs didn't mix. You know, I had Skye, who seemed to love power and money a little more than she did me, and then there's, uh, Sharon, and that didn't, uh... well, that didn't work out for all sorts of reasons. But then there's you, and you seem to just want me to be who I am.
Chelsea: Your upbringing sounds like a fantasy compared to mine. Being able to experience this, this little part of yours, through your eyes, it feels... magical to me.
Adam: Come here.
Chelsea:  Chuckles  Mm.  Gasping  Oh, my God!
Adam: What, what, what, what?
Chelsea: I think I saw a mouse.
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Sharon: You want to go somewhere else?
Victor: No, not at all.
Sharon: Well, you can't seem to take your eyes off her.
Victor: If I wanted to be with Nikki, I'd be with her.
Anita: Hiding out in back, huh?
Jeff:  Groans 
Anita: I guess I would be, too, if I had two wives. Correction-- one wife, me, and the also-ran. Oh, speaking of whom...  Scoffs 
Gloria: Hello, Sexy Buns. Listen, table 17 needs, um... mimosas.  Chuckles 
Jeff:  Chuckles  I'm on it, Sugar Lips.
Anita:  Whispering  Hey. I thought that woman would be at your throat.
Jeff: Well, I was able to convince Gloria that you were lying about our still being married.
Anita:  Normal voice  Really? How did you do that?
Jeff: Never underestimate me, Lady.
Nikki: Two thumbs up for the mushroom canapé.
Jack: And a big nay on the duck quesadilla.
Nikki: Yeah, what was that? Mm, it was so dry, too. Didn't you think so? It was dry. Maybe we should ask Victor and Sharon what they think about that.
Jack: I-I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm letting them distract me. I am totally focused on our wedding again. Forgive me?
Nikki: That's easy. Mwah.
Jack: Now...
Nikki: What goes with this red sauce here?
Jack: This is the crab wonton with spicy chili marmalade.
Nikki: Mmm.
Jack: Oh! Oh.
Nikki: Oh!
Jack: Oh, I'm sorry. Here. Yeah, ooh.
Nikki: Don't worry, don't worry. It's okay. You know, club soda-- club soda will fix it. I'll be right back.
Jack: I'm sorry.
Nikki: Not to worry.
Nikki: Hello.
Victor: Hi.
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Billy: So, Ms. Hot Commodity, you think you'll wind up working for one of my siblings?
Victoria: Well, they are obviously having some kind of dispute, which I am not anxious to get in the middle of.
Billy: Can't blame you there, but to make things a little bit more interesting, how would you like to come work with me?
Victoria: Here?
Billy: Yeah, here. I'm losing my right hand right as I'm starting up a new TV series, and I desperately need a good manager that can run the magazine while I tend to the show, so...
Victoria: I don't know the first thing about publishing, Billy.
Billy: That doesn't matter. You're smart, accomplished, good with people. You'll learn really fast.
Victoria:  Sighs  I guess you didn't hear me when I said I'm not up for a lot of conflict at the moment.
 Elevator door opens 
Billy: There's no conflict. Phyllis is out. There's no conflict here.
 Footsteps approach 
Billy: She's--yeah.
Victoria:  Clears throat 
Phyllis: Hey.
Billy: Hey.
Victoria: Hi, Phyllis.
Phyllis: Hey. Yeah, uh, so... this is awkward. Uh, I guess I-I should start by saying I'm sorry for, uh, embarrassing the family.
Victoria: You're hardly the first.
Phyllis: I-I just want you to know that--listen, Nick, after a lot of soul- searching, has, um, has decide to support me through this, which I thank... God for e-every three minutes of the day.
Victoria: Yeah, that sounds like my brother. I mean, he can overreact and he's ill-advised sometimes, but he usually ends up doing what he thinks is best.
Phyllis: Okay, so, um, I know that my arrest cast a-a bad light on the magazine. I'm--apologize, but I-I'm gonna fix that. I'm gonna fix that. I'm-- I'm just, you know, out on bail and--and just ready to dive back in.
Billy: I'm sorry, that's not gonna happen. I'm gonna have to let you go.
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Nick: Phyllis just left for work, so you missed her.
Avery: Oh. Well, as long as you're here, thank you.
Nick: For what?
Avery: For standing by my sister. I know it wasn't an easy decision to make.
Nick: Well, talking to my kids made me realize how much Phyllis has changed. The Phyllis from long ago is not the woman I'm in love with now.
Avery: Well, I'm glad to hear you say that, because she's gonna need you, to lean on you, a lot.
Nick: Phyllis will fight as much as she needs to. In fact, she left here saying she was gonna write an article to plead her case.
Avery: What? Oh, my God, that's the worst thing she could do.
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Victoria: Uh, okay, suddenly I'm sort of in the mood for some fresh air, so I'll talk to you later.
Billy: Okay. Bye. Mwah.
Victoria: Okay. Bye.  Whispers  Good luck.
Billy: Yeah. Don't you have some articles to write or something, somewhere else, please? Thanks.
Phyllis: Okayed I remind you what happened last time you fired me?
Billy: No, not really.
Phyllis: Yeah, the sales went down. They plummeted, actually, and, uh, our advertisers pulled out of their accounts.
Billy: Yes, that's right, but the, uh, people backing the new TV series said they were gonna pull the plug if I kept you on. They're not too comfortable having one of my key players accused of attempted murder.
Phyllis: That's more important than loyalty?
Billy:  Sighs  I've got a lot invested in this, and you know it. I made a business decision, and I mean this when I say it-- I'm gonna be sorry to see you leave, but I've gotta let you go.
Phyllis: Okay, listen, listen.  Sighs  Okay, you're letting me go. Fine. Okay, hopefully, um, you have the decency not to-- not to, um... you know, kill me in the magazine, publish--publish certain things in the magazine.
Billy: Okay, there's a problem for us. I promised that I would put you on the next cover.
Phyllis: Oh, my God. What? So not only are you firing me, you're gonna crucify me.
Billy: In print... and in the pilot episode.
Phyllis: Oh, my God, Billy--
Billy: This is a big story, okay? This is what we're built on, and I can't just let it pass and not cover it because it's you. I'm only telling you this so you're not blindsided.
Phyllis: Thanks a lot.
Billy: Yeah, I know.
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Adam: I gotta get it. Ohh!
Chelsea: Ew! There it is, there it is! There it is!  Shudders 
Adam: Didn't you-- didn't you live in a third world country for a little while? It's just a mouse.
Chelsea: Well, I-- that doesn't mean I like rodents!  Shuddering 
Adam: I got you. I got you. Okay.
Chelsea: Ohh. Ee.
Adam: Yep, I got him. You want to see him?
Chelsea: No, no! Mice are gross and they bite. You have to get rid of that right away, please.
Adam: He's got a cute, furry face. You sure you don't--
Chelsea: Please, please!
Adam: All right, I'm gonna take him downstairs, I'm gonna let him outside.
Chelsea:  Shuddering 
Adam: Big baby.
Boy: Elmer, Elmer!  Whistles 
Adam: Who's Elmer?
Boy: My pet mouse. We were playing and he got out.
Adam: So, uh, does this happen to be him?
Boy: Elmer! I'm so glad you found him. If my mom found out he got lost...  Sighs  She would kill me.
Adam:  Chuckles  Well, there you go. Now your mom's not gonna kill you.
Boy: Thanks.
Adam: Sure, Buddy.
Chelsea:  Laughing 
Adam: Elmer the mouse. You were afraid of Elmer the mouse. Yeah, I'm--I'm glad I took him out...
Chelsea: It's...  Laughs 
Adam: Before he savagely took care of our doughnuts.
Chelsea: It's not funny! Mice are gross!
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Nikki: How long does it take to get some club soda and a lemon?
Victor: Maybe I should go get it myself.
Nikki: Yeah, well, you probably will. You take charge of everything else. Have you talked to Nicholas lately?
Victor: Yep. Apparently our son had done some soul-searching and decided to stand by Phyllis after all.
Nikki: Mm. Well, I'm not surprised. He's always had principles. His taste in women, though, could be better.
Victor: That supposed to be a backhanded slap at Sharon? If it is, then keep your opinion to yourself, all right?
Nikki: Victor, I really couldn't care less who's warming your bed these days. I am much too busy planning my wedding to a wonderful man who understands and cares about me like very few people have, and I am extremely happy.
Victor: Are you trying to convince me or yourself?
Jack: If you're gonna hang out with ""Old Moneybags,"" you might as well get used to that. Those two have always had a strong pull between each other.
Sharon: And that doesn't bother you?
Jack: No, because I know Nikki loves me.
Sharon: Well, good, because she's not getting her hooks back into Victor again, I can assure you of that.
Jack: When did you get so possessive and bitter you've changed.
Sharon: If I have, it's only because my eyes have finally been opened. Excuse me, will you?
Ashley: So... I offered Victoria a job at Jabot, only to find out that you had already recruited her for Beauty of Nature.
Jack: Hello.
Ashley: Hello.
Jack: So?
Ashley: She assumed that the companies were merging, and I told her that wasn't so, so which is it?
Jack: The companies will merge when it's the right time. I thought we discussed this.
Ashley: I thought we had, too, but I'm starting to wonder, did you hear anything that I said about heading up two competing companies being a blatant conflict of interest?
Jack: I'm not going to resign from Jabot, Ash. Don't even suggest it again.
Ashley: Hmm. You're not leaving me any choice, Jackie. I have to contact the board and have you removed.
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Chelsea: Once we're back and everyone knows we're married, I wonder what life will be like for us.
Adam: I imagine it'll be perfect, everything you ever dreamed of or ever wanted. I'm gonna make it happen for you. And all those other folks, don't sweat 'em. They don't get us. I don't care, and you shouldn't, either.
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Nikki: Well, that seemed to have worked.
Jack: Oh, well, good.
Nikki: What did Ashley say to you, to make your good mood disappear?
Jack: Oh, there's something at work Ashley and I aren't exactly seeing eye to eye on, but let's not let that distract us from our mission, which is to make sure that all of our guests at this wedding reception think that the food is amazing and won't forget it for decades.
Nikki: Okay.
Victoria: Hi.
Nikki: Oh, hi, Sweetheart. Mwa!
Jack: Hi.
Victoria: Hello. I came as soon as I got Johnny settled with the nanny. What's going on?
Nikki: Here, I-I'll be right back. Excuse me.
Jack: Thanks.
Victoria: Oh.
Jack: Have a seat, have a seat.
Victoria: Okay.
Jack: I understand Ashley offered you a position at Jabot.
Victoria: Yeah, she put some feelers out there.
Jack: Well, you still haven't gotten back to me on my offer to have you head up Beauty of Nature. I hope your entertaining other offers doesn't mean you're turning me down.
Victor: So Jack is giving her the hard sell. Don't blame him.
Sharon: You think she'll go to work for him?
Victor: Victoria's very fond of Beauty of Nature, and she had a lot of autonomy with me. I'm sure that he's not willing to give it to her when she works for him.
Sharon: Well, at least you won't have to worry about our line. It's going to be a huge success for Newman.
Victor: I'm sure it will. Listen, I have some business to attend to, okay?
Sharon: Oh, you've just put down your fork, and now you're leaving?
Victor: No, you stay and finish, all right? I'll see you back at the ranch.
Ashley: Hi.
Sharon: Ashley.
Ashley: Um, I couldn't help but notice how Victor just left you sitting here, and I'm sure you don't want my advice, but I'm going to give it to you anyway.
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Phyllis:  Exhales slowly   Sighs  Hi.
Nick: Hey.
Phyllis: That weasel fired me.
Avery: What, because of the charges?
Phyllis: Yeah, apparently uh, all the people in Hollywood have a problem with me being around, but it's not gonna stop them from hyping my story in the most salacious way possible. Yeah, I'm the next cover girl of ""Restless Style,"" and I'm getting the entire ""Restless Style"" treatment, with cameras rolling and all, but of course, of course, it was just a business decision.
Nick: What a load of crap. If Billy wants to fire you, that's his prerogative, but he's not gonna write an article that's gonna convict you. That's not gonna fly with me.
Phyllis: Avery, I'm screwed.
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Sharon: If you're here to judge me--
Ashley: Not at all. I care about you. I mean, I feel like you and I have a bond because of Faith, and, uh... I think I'd be remiss if I didn't try to save you from some heartache.
Sharon: Okay. Say whatever's on your mind.
Ashley: Okay, first and foremost, the most important thing in Victor's life is Victor. A close second is Nikki, followed by his children and then Newman Enterprises, and after that, maybe he'll have a few meager scraps of attention to share with the woman in his life. And if you think you're gonna change him or maybe capture his heart in a way Nikki hasn't, it's just... futile.
Sharon: Ashley, I'm not you, and--and I don't want to be Nikki. I'm also not some consolation prize. Listen, Victor is with me because he wants to be and I know how he feels about me. I know what I'm doing.
Ashley: I hope you're right, for Faith's sake.
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Anita: All right, quit stalling. I want an explanation. How in the world did you convince Gloria that we're not hitched, hmm?
Jeff: When Angelo had me kidnapped, Gloria totally misjudged my character. I told her she owed it to me to give me the benefit of the doubt this time, and she did.
Anita: Oh, guilt. Yeah, might have worked, too, except no one-- repeat, no one-- makes a liar out of me, Jeffrey.
Jeff: Um...  Clears throat  Anita. Anita, wait, wait!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victoria: Honestly, Jack, I haven't decided where I'm gonna be working or when I might be available, and I was hoping that you might give me a little more time to make up my mind.
Jack: Okay, don't take too much time. I have big plans for Beauty of Nature, and I want you involved from the get-go.
Victoria: All right. I appreciate that, and I promise I will let you know soon.
Jack: Fair enough.
Nikki: So Gloria is trying to pressure me into signing the contract for the reception.
Jack:  Sighs 
Nikki: And since I just remembered I have an appointment with Lauren to go over design ideas for my dress, I gotta go.
Victoria: Oh, uh, well, do you need a second opinion? On the dresses, I mean.
Nikki: Honey, yes, I would love that.
Victoria: Great.
Nikki: All right, I'll see you later, Darling.
Jack: Bye, Baby.
Victoria: Bye, Jack.
Jack: See you. Thanks.
Victoria: Mm.
Jack: Ben, Jack Abbott. How are you? Listen, I was hoping you could meet me at Gloworm. Yeah, I--there's something important I want to discuss with you. I'm there right now. I appreciate it. Talk to you then. Sis, I love you to pieces, but you'd be making a big mistake, trying to run me out.
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Nick: What kind of idiot screws over his most valuable employee? Or is this just another way for you to sell out a Newman so you can make a buck?
Billy: Okay, Phyllis isn't a Newman. She's married to one, and she also left tire tracks onto two innocent people, and now that's a story, and if it were anyone else, Phyllis would be all over it. You know that damn good and well, so she's just getting a view from the other side. If she doesn't like it, I don't know what to tell you. What's she gonna do? Is she gonna run over me with her car when I leave the office? Is that what she's gonna do?  Grunts   Chuckles  Well...  Sighs   Chuckles 
Nick: You know, I wish I'd never started this asinine magazine. All it's done is cause me and my family nothing but grief, and you are the sole reason for that.
Billy: Did you get that out of your system, brother-in-law? Good. So in interest of not upsetting my wife, your sister, why don't we just stop right here, or do you want me to call the cops?
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Phyllis: Oh, Avery, you know, there are parts of my past that, um, aren't very, uh...  Sighs  Savory. If Billy starts talking to my enemies, Lord knows what kind of story he's gonna write.
Avery: Okay, well, whatever gets thrown at us, we'll handle. If I have to restore your reputation in the courtroom, I'll do it. We will deal with this, Phyllis.
Phyllis: You know what? I-I can't--I can't let Billy just rip me to shreds, you know? I-I just--I can't sit back and do nothing that's--I-I can't... uh, you know what? I'm gonna-- I'm gonna start writing a blog.
Avery: No, you're not.
Phyllis: Yes, I am.
Avery: No, you're not. That is the worst thing-- you could cause irreparable damage. No.
Phyllis: I have to fight this. Do you understand that? I have to fight this, and with words. I mean, that's the only way I can.
Avery:  Sighs 
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Anita: You need to open up your ears and listen to me. Jeff and I are married, have been for years.
Jeff: She's lying to you, Sugarplum. I already explained this to you.
Anita: You have to ask yourself, why is he so frantic to hold on to you and to discredit me? The club's in your name now, isn't it, Gloria? If your relationship isn't legal, then Jeff has no marital property rights. Without his sugar mama, he'd be flat broke.
Jeff:  Scoffs 
Gloria: I am not gonna be made a fool of by either one of you. I will get to the bottom of this myself, hmm?
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Jack: No, I realize it's highly unorthodox, but I just think we need to take our time in merging these two companies.
Ben: Exactly right. If the public perceives the products have changed, it could threaten the whole franchise.
Man: I totally agree.
Jack: Then I have your votes?
Man: You have mine.
Ben: Behind you all the way, Jack.
Jack: Thank you, Gentlemen. I really appreciate you coming over.
Ashley: Excuse me, Ben and Rich, I need to speak with my brother alone.
Jack: Thanks, Guys.
Ashley: Just what the hell do you think you're doing?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victoria: Hi. What are you doing here?
Victor: I have some news about your brother Adam. It seems that he and Chelsea eloped to Kansas and got married yesterday.
Victoria: I had no idea.
Victor: I also know that that lowlife mother of Chelsea's, Anita, is back in town, which, I'm sure, doesn't make you too happy.
Victoria: Well, that's kind of the understatement of the year.
Victor: I'll make sure to keep both of them away from you, okay?
Victoria: How much is that gonna cost me?
Victor: What do you mean, how much is that gonna cost you? I just want you to consider coming back to Newman Enterprises. That would make me very happy, and you would be working alongside your brother Nicholas.
Victoria: Okay, Dad, if you knew how many offers I've had today...
Victor: Oh, I can only imagine, and one of them, I'm sure, was from Jack Abbott, right?
Victoria: Yeah. You saw me speaking with him at Gloworm?
Victor: He's very smart to approach you. No one is more qualified for the job than you are. As much as you would like to go back to Beauty of Nature, a company that you have helped create, just know that Jack Abbott wants what is and was mine-- Beauty of Nature, your mother, and now you.
Victoria:  Sighs 
Victor: Please come back where you belong. It would make me very happy.
Nikki: Oh, I have never had so much trouble finding a parking-- hello, Victor.
Victor: Hi. I was just leaving. You think about it, Victoria.
Nikki: Are you okay?
Victoria: Actually, Mom, I am about as confused as I've ever been.
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 Key turning in lock 
Adam: Okay. Don't move, all right?
Chelsea:  Laughs  Okay.
Adam: No peeking. Nothing.
Chelsea: Okay.
Adam: All right, ready?
Chelsea: I'm ready.  Squeals  What? Oh, my God!
Adam: In you go.
Chelsea: Where are we going? Oh, my God! Oh. Whoa.
Adam: Okay, I'm setting you down.
Chelsea: Okay.
Adam: Still no peeking.
Chelsea: Okay.
Adam: You ready for this?
Chelsea: Yeah. Wow. Ohh, this place is amazing. Where are we?
Adam: Home. 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 16 acres. There's a billiards room, library, den. There's a walk-in wine cellar. There's even this, uh, speakeasy in the basement. How cool is that? And, uh, there's a big ol' gazebo out by the lake, paddleboats, private airstrip.
Chelsea: A-and it's-- it's all ours?
Adam: I hope you like it.
Chelsea:  Laughs  Like it? Adam...  Laughs  Never in my wildest dreams... oh, my God!
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Victoria: Okay, well, so... do I work for Jabot, Beauty of Nature, Newman, ""Restless Style,"" or none of the above?
Nikki: Well... you know, staying home with Johnny and raising him, that's definitely a possibility.
Victoria: I know. I know that, and part of me would love to be a full-time mom so I don't miss a minute with him, and so that I can keep him safe from Chelsea and Anita. But how do I know what to do? What should I do?
Nikki: Angel, I can't answer that. It has to be your choice.
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Gloria: All right, my son Michael, the district attorney, is on this. We're gonna know soon enough if you two are married.
Jeff: Good.
Anita: Great.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: What? I laid out my case. They saw the wisdom in it. No arm-twisting required.
Ashley: All perfectly aboveboard? Meeting with two of Jabot's key board members so you could sway their opinions.
Jack: You want to call a meeting to question my tactics, go right ahead, but I can tell you right now, with those two votes, I will be holding my current position.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Sharon: I am going to the stables. Now that I have my new horse, I'm going to become an excellent rider. Would you like to come with me?
Victor: Well, good. Not now, Sharon. Um... uh, I have some... things to do, but I'm glad you enjoy the horse, okay? You have a good time.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Honestly, I'm glad someone hit Billy. I am. I just wish it wasn't you.
Nick: That punk is so smug. I couldn't help myself.
Avery: Okay, well, next time, try to control your impulses, and you, too. No blogging, no talking to the press, no...
Nick: You gotta listen to Avery. Anything you write will be used against you. Christine will make sure of that.
Avery: Let the fight happen in the courtroom, okay? Not in the media.
Phyllis: I know you're both right. I know you are. I just feel so helpless.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: ""What is the price of jealousy? Ask Phyllis Newman, and the answer is two human lives.""
Man: Uh, Billy, sorry to interrupt.
Billy: What is it, Mark?
Mark: Just so you're aware, we've installed our cameras for the show all over the office ahead of schedule, and we have signed releases from everyone on staff, so we went ahead last night and got 'em rollin'.
Billy: So you're saying anything that happened here today would be on video? Works for me.  Taps finger  Thanks.
Mark: Yep.
[NEXT_ON]
Kevin: No, you're not getting a second chance, 'cause you're gonna be in prison.
Jeff: This does not mean what you think it does.
Gloria: No, it just means that you are a two-timing, lying bastard.
Cane: Oh, my God, what happened here? What happened? Are you all right?
Genevieve:  Sobbing ","Adam brings Chelsea breakfast in bed before their flight back home. Chelsea shows her feminine side when she is afraid of a mouse. At Crimson Lights, Ashley brags on Johnny to Billy and Victoria. Gloria, Jack, and Nikki plan their wedding reception. Victor and Sharon walk in and sees Jack and Nikki kissing. Avery wants Phyllis to use her influence at Restless Style to thwart any negative influence. Phyllis suggests writing an article about her own plight for Restless Style. Victor cannot keep his eyes off Jack and Nikki. Anita confronts Jeffrey about them still being married. Nikki and Victor confront each other at the bar. Phyllis arrives at work at Restless Style only to be fired by Billy. Avery thanks Nick for standing by Phyllis. Billy informs Phyllis that he is not only doing a story on her for Restless Style, but also for his upcoming movie. Ashley lets Jack know that she offered Victoria a job at Jabot. Ashley gives Jack an ultimatum about his standing at Jabot. Since Jack refuses to leave Jabot, Ashley threatens to go to the board.",summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
Mariah: My world has come into focus, and what I want, tessa, is you. So if you need to leave, I guess I'm going with you.
Shauna: It wasn't the truck driver's fault. Your mom ran a red light. Does she know?
Charlie: She can't remember.
Devon: ""You are invited to the joyous wedding celebration of hilary curtis and devon hamilton.""
Hilary: You want to marry me in the hospital? I'm not gonna make it, am I?
Phyllis: The doctors don't think so.
Devon: I, devon, take thee, hilary, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for as long as we both shall live. In your hands, o lord, we humbly entrust our sister, hilary.
Hilary: No. Wait. That's not -- It breaks our hearts that she's lost this battle.
Hilary: No, this isn't a funeral, this is my -- But we are comforted knowing that she is embraced in your tender love.
Hilary: Please, stop. Please. Not -- not yet. It's too soon. Please! Deliver her now from every evil and bid her eternal rest.
Hilary: [ Gasps ]
Neil: Hey!
Devon: Hey, man.
Neil: Wow. Look at you. Looking sharp, man.
Devon: Thanks. Can't make the bride look bad.
Neil: Yeah. Right? Have you finished your vows?
Devon: Yeah. I did. I did, I just -- I stopped thinking about everybody who'd be in the room listening to me and just focused on the only person that mattered, and it came very easy.
Neil: Good, good, good.
Devon: Where's nate?
Neil: Uh, he'll be in in a sec.
Devon: Did he happen to --
Neil: He checked with the hospital right before I came over here. Hilary is holding steady, man.
Devon: Good.
Neil: I am glad that I have this moment with you.
Devon: Have any advice?
Neil: You don't need it. You did good, kid. The way you pulled everything together for hilary...
Devon: She'd do the same for me. We're giving this day to each other.
Neil: You know, it hasn't been lost on me. It's because of you. The willingness you've had to overlook our past, our disagreements -- it's the main reason why we have a relationship today.
Devon: I mean, I hurt you, too.
Neil: Yeah, but you reached the point of forgiveness long before I did. You know, when hilary got pregnant and moved in with you, I disapproved, and I was very vocal about it.
Devon: Well, you had your reasons.
Neil: It was very selfish of me, you know, feeling like my past with hilary should determine your future with her. I am so glad you didn't listen to me. Do you know what it means to me? The two of us, our whole family is close again. Oh, my god, after everything we've been through.
Devon: It means the world to me, too. And to hilary. So if there's any lingering feelings, neil...
Neil: No, they're not. And when we all come together, for the wedding, that room -- man, it's gonna be filled with so much love. Yeah, man, come here.
Phyllis: Happy wedding day!
[ Chuckles ]
Hilary: You're the first person to tell me that.
Phyllis: You look good.
Hilary: [ Sighs ] I've been staring at that garment bag. I hope that I picked a dress that devon would like.
Phyllis: Like? Are you kidding me? He's gonna melt when he sees you in this. This is perfection right here.
Hilary: Mm-hmm, proving that I am brilliant.
Phyllis: Because you chose devon, or because you have a spectacular sense of style?
Hilary: Because I picked a fabulous maid of honor.
Phyllis: Confession. I did next to nothing. You know, I know that devon, he really has put together everything.
Hilary: What did he do now?
Phyllis: He has got you a stylist to do your hair and your makeup, and you've got a kick-butt manicurist.
Hilary: He is just -- he's trying to make this a dream wedding day. [ Chuckles ] For as much of a dream as you can have in here. There's nothing that he wouldn't do for me.
Phyllis: Did you tell him that you figured it out?
Hilary: I considered it. But, uh... I'm holding out for a miracle.
Phyllis: Good plan.
Hilary: But if I don't have much time left, I don't want this day to be filled with tears and regrets and what should have been, okay? I want to enjoy every minute. [ Sniffles ] Starting with this one. It's my wedding day, and it's gonna be the best day of my life. Additional sponsorship provided by...
Cane: [ Sighs ] Hey. Hey, what's going on? Hey. What are you thinking about?
Lily: I'm just... devastated for devon and hilary. I don't know how devon's gonna get through today. You know, making all these promises when he knows that it won't be long before he loses her.
Cane: Hey, come here. Come here. Come here.
Lily: [ Crying ]
Cane: It's okay. It's gonna be okay, all right?
Lily: You know what, why don't -- why don't you just go ahead without me? I just need a minute by myself, if that's okay.
Cane: Of course. Okay. Hey, you sure you're all right?
Phyllis: Aren't you going to the ceremony?
Jack: Yeah! As soon as I finish this drink. I thought you'd be at the hospital with hilary.
Phyllis: Well, I had one more errand to run, but I thought it might be a good idea to grab a drink.
Jack: Oh? She becoming bridezilla?
Phyllis: Why would you say that? She's been nothing but calm and patient.
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Why so tense? I thought you'd be thrilled that this wedding is happening.
Phyllis: I am. I just would like a little break before diving back in. Is that not allowed?
Jack: Okay, this is about billy, right? I thought you were gonna speak to him after the last time we talked.
Phyllis: I did, and it backfired. But I am not giving up. I mean, I can be strong and i can be positive for hilary, but inside, I feel like any second I'm just gonna break.
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. I feel like I'm missing something here. You're gonna be strong and positive for hilary -- why?
Phyllis: The wedding.
Jack: Uh-huh. What about it?
Phyllis: Has devon not explained this to you?
Jack: I mean, I thought it was strange that they're getting married before she's even out of the hospital, but I just chalk that up to him being a hopeless romantic. After the accident, he didn't want another minute to pass without him proving his love for her, that... that they'd just have the ceremony again once she got out. Phyllis. There's something more to this, isn't there? Is devon doing this because her situation has worsened? Is time running out?
Mariah: Hey. I came as soon as I got your text. I don't have much time before i have to go to the hospital.
Tessa: I am sorry for making your day more intense, but this can't wait. I just heard from kimberly.
Mariah: The woman who checked out crystal?
Tessa: She said it looks like crystal's on the verge of moving out of the place she's been staying in. So we need to get to her soon.
Mariah: How soon are we talking?
Tessa: We need to leave town today.
Jack: I'm sure devon thinks he's doing the right thing, keeping hilary's prognosis from her, but...
Phyllis: She knows.
Jack: What do you mean, she knows? How?
Phyllis: It's hilary. She has a knack for reading people. She could tell I was holding something in. Devon's protecting her, and she's protecting him. She doesn't want the wedding to maudlin. So she's carrying on as if she will fully recover.
Jack: Why am I not surprised to know hilary wants to handle things that way?
Phyllis: You're not gonna say anything to devon?
Jack: No, I -- I'll do it for hilary. I -- the whole thing makes me sick. It wasn't enough they lost the baby? She had a whole life ahead of her. She built this amazing career. She finally found her way back to the man she was supposed to be with, and now it's all snatched from her. God, it's just awful what they're facing.
Phyllis: I know. Just seeing them get slammed like this, it makes you take stock in your own life.
Jack: Yeah, I've been doing a bit of that lately, after i learned about my paternity. Here's another lesson -- never take for granted the people that you love. Texting billy?
Phyllis: I need to see him today, and he should be at this wedding.
Jack: I hope he's there. If he's not, I will be there for you.
Phyllis: We'll be there for each other.
Jack: [ Sighs ]
Mariah: I just thought that i would have maybe a couple more weeks to work up to this. And my job -- I mean, hilary is getting better, but she's not gonna be able to go into work tomorrow. I thought I would have more time.
Tessa: If there was a way to change it, I would. But this might be the last chance to get to my sister. If I lose track of crystal, she could disappear, and I'll never see her again. I have to leave town today, no matter what.
Mariah: I know. I get it.
Tessa: I still want you to come with me, but I'll understand if you can'T.
Mariah: I meant it when i said that I wanted to be with you.
Tessa: I know, but...
Mariah: I don't want to lose you.
Tessa: There's no other way.
Mariah: Well, then I guess I'm going with you.
Tessa: What? How?
Mariah: I don't know, I'll figure it out, but you're important to me.
Tessa: But... your whole life is here, and leaving so suddenly...
Mariah: It's gonna be okay.
Tessa: You don't have to pretend that this doesn't hurt. I -- god, I hate that I'm asking this of you.
Mariah: Tessa. I've got one shot at being with you. I'm not gonna throw it away. So I better get started.
Tessa: Wait. One more thing. Don't tell anyone why you're leaving.
Mariah: Wait, even sharon? But she knows about crystal. The whole situation. She would never --
Tessa: Crystal is still a fugitive. You'll be taking a huge risk joining me and putting anyone you tell in a terrible position, asking them not to reveal what they know to the police.
Mariah: Then I guess there's only one way to do this. I just got to leave. Without saying anything. Just avoid the questions.
Tessa: Are you sure?
Mariah: It's gonna be hard, lying to everybody on top of walking out of the door in the first place. Wow. Okay, um... all right, after the wedding, I'm gonna go home and I'll pack up my stuff. I'll see sharon for one last time, and then... goodbye, genoa city.
Shauna: I'm worried about hilary.
Charlie: She'll be okay.
Shauna: It's not just that she was hurt. I'm keeping this huge secret from her, and everybody else, acting like I had no idea your mom ran that red light.
Charlie: I wish my mom knew you're looking out for her. I love you for that. For helping me and her. Look. Someday soon, hilary will come home and things will get better.
Shauna: I hope so.
Hilary: Hey.
Nate: Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. I just want to do a quick check-in. I'll let you get some rest.
Hilary: Nate.
Nate: Yeah?
Hilary: Thank you.
Nate: You shouldn't be thanking me. My job is to save lives, and i couldn't even --
Nate: Hey, hey, hey. Nate. Look at me. I am smiling because today is my wedding day. And the only reason that I'm around for that is because of you.
Nate: Yeah.
Hilary: Had you not scrubbed in for my surgery... I wouldn't be marrying the man of my dreams today.
Neil: Hey. Didn't meant to interrupt you...
Nate: No, no. It's, um... we're all good.
[ Sniffles ]
Neil: Yeah. Well, I, um... hi, first of all. I just wanted to let you know that I have safely delivered your groom to the premesis.
Hilary: Where is he?
Neil: Staying out of your sight. You're sticking to the rules. Remember the one where the groom doesn't see the bride before the ceremony? That one?
Hilary: He's so sweet. He's trying to make this seem like a normal wedding day, but there is nothing normal about getting married in the icu.
Neil: Well, devon wants what he wants. And what he wanted more than anything today is to make you happy.
Hilary: Well, tell the groom that the bride can't wait to say ""I do.""
Neil: I'll pass that along.
Hilary: Was there something else that you want to say to me?
Neil: Um... you and I... our relationship has run the gamut over the years.
Hilary: In love. Out of love. Married. Divorced. I don't think that there's a word for what we are.
Neil: [ Chuckles ] Why don't we try this one, okay? Friends.
Hilary: [ Chuckles ] We tried that, remember? It failed.
Neil: That's on me, you know. This is the part where you're supposed to disagree with me and then you take half the blame.
Hilary: Oh, well, um, how about a quarter of the blame?
Neil: That works, but I --
Hilary: Oh, but the man has conditions.
Neil: Scared?
Hilary: As if. Let me hear it.
Neil: Okay. So, from this point forward, we are on the same squad, okay? Part of the same family. And not just for devon.
Hilary: I'd like that. Closure, at last.
Neil: Yeah. That works, doesn't it? What took you so long?
Hilary: [ Laughs ]
Neil: I'll see you soon.
Hilary: Neil. This is the best present that you could have given me.
Neil: That's just what I was thinking.
Hilary: You didn't need to do this.
Phyllis: Yes, we did, because you're the bride, okay? And we are here. We got the new, the old, the borrowed, and the blue. It's tradition. So, shauna, you are up. Something new.
Hilary: Oh! So pretty.
Shauna: You like them?
Mariah: Well, you know, I am a tv pro, as well, so I got this. Oh, lookit here! We've got some toasting flutes, and they have the bride and the groom's named engraved in them.
Phyllis: Classy!
Shauna: Devon paid for them.
Hilary: You picked them out. I absolutely love them.
Shauna: You can use them today, and at the reception you guys are planning for when you get out of here. And on your anniversaries.
Hilary: It's such a thoughtful gift. Come here.
Phyllis: Okay, mattie. Keep it movin'.
Mattie: Okay, uh, so mom and I, who I thought would be here by now, did ""something borrowed.""
Hilary: Oh, they're earrings. They've lovely.
Mattie: There's mom'S. If she were here, she'd make some joke about how you should remember that they're on loan.
[ Chuckles ]
Hilary: And I would snap back and let her know I'll give them back in about 20, 30 years. [ Laughter ] Thank you, mattie. And thank your mom for me.
Mattie: You'll be able to do that yourself. She'll be here for the wedding, for sure.
Phyllis: Okay, I think it's my turn. Um, open your hand.
Mariah: You decided to give her a rock.
Hilary: It's heart-shaped.
Phyllis: It is ""something old,"" you know? It's a rock. What's older than rocks, right? And the day you lost the baby, i came across this, and I thought about you.
Shauna: Like a sign?
Phyllis: Well, uh, yeah. To me, it says love is always around. Even when you think you've lost it, you can walk around it, over it, beside it, but it's always there.
Mariah: Well, now that phyllis has made everybody a little bit weepy, it's my turn. I got blue.
Hilary: I can't even believe that you did this. You're not exactly the sentimental type.
Mariah: No, but I figured if I didn't get you something, I'd never hear the end of it, so... [ Laughter ] Oh! Don't pull it out of the bag.
Phyllis: Oh! Well, does it bite?
Hilary: [ Laughs ] Only you, mariah.
Shauna: What is it?
Mattie: Can we see?
Mariah: No!
Hilary: No.
Mariah: Oh, no.
Phyllis: Oh, okay, that is funny.
Mattie: What is it?
Hilary: It's, um... it's a joke book.
Shauna: I don't get it.
Mattie: It's probably dirty jokes, which are sometimes called ""blue.""
Mariah: Yeah, and the cover is highly inappropriate. You guys are underage, so use your imagination. [ Laughter ] I just wanted to make you laugh.
Phyllis: Mission accomplished. Okay, guys. Let's give the bride some time to relax so she can get herself together, and, uh, we will be back, and I'll get my dress on and help you, all right? Okay.
Hilary: Mariah. Can you stay? I need something.
Cane: [ Exhales sharply ] You know, uh, lily probably went through every piece of jewelry she had trying to find the right thing for hilary's ""something borrowed."" It means a lot for her to be included.
Devon: Well, it was hilary's idea. She didn't invite lily to please me.
Mattie: Hey, uh, dad, can i talk to you?
Cane: Sure. I'll be right back. What's up, mattie?
Mattie: Do you know where mom is?
Cane: She's not in the room with you and hilary?
Mattie: No, she was supposed to be, but she missed the whole gift-giving.
Cane: Uh, she probably lost track of time. I'll go find her, okay?
Mattie: Okay.
Cane: All right.
Shauna: Are you and hilary sure you don't need help?
Phyllis: You know what would make hilary happy? If you were hanging out with charlie and mattie and having a good time. We've got some time before the ceremony, okay?
Shauna: Okay, all right, I'll go, but text me if you need me.
Phyllis: You got it.
Shauna: All right.
Mariah: You are too much. You want to talk about the show now? You have a wedding to get ready for.
Hilary: It's important. [ Sighs ] I've always been tough on you. I've never given you credit for how -- how good you are.
Mariah: Did you just call me good? Really? How many drugs do they have you on?
Hilary: I'm not high, okay? I'm -- I'm being honest. The fact is, I've always been jealous of how great you are on the show. Just a natural. But now I'm just proud of you. I know you can carry the show on your own.
Mariah: Thank you. But nobody's interested in watching ""the mariah hour."" They miss you. They want you back. And I was thinking we could air re-runs until you feel better.
Hilary: No. No. It's not gonna work long-term.
Mariah: You're making it sound like you're gonna be gone for months. I mean, I know you. You are gonna recuperate in no time. And as soon as they spring you from this hospital, I guarantee you're gonna call the crew, you're gonna have them set up from your bedroom.
Hilary: It's a nice thought. It's not gonna happen.
Mariah: What are -- what are you saying? Hilary.
Hilary: [ Panting ]
Mariah: Hilary. Hilary! Hilary!
Devon: You mean a whole lot to hilary.
Jack: Thank you for inviting me. It is an honor to be here.
Mariah: It's hilary.
Devon: What?
Mariah: I was talking to her. She passed out.
Devon: What? Honey. Hilary! ""The young and the restless"" will continue.
Cane: Hey.
Lily: I know I missed it. I wasn't there to give hilary her gift.
Cane: I thought you wanted to go.
Lily: I did, but how can i look hilary and devon in the eye while they get married knowing that I'm the reason why their happiness is so short-lived?
Cane: Baby, it was an accident.
Lily: I was the one behind the wheel! [ Sobs ]
Cane: Sweetie, sweetie. It wasn't your fault, okay? And they don't blame you, okay? And hilary and devon, they want you there.
Lily: I don't think I can do it, I can't do it.
Cane: Baby, you have to do this. Lily, you have to do this.
Lily: [ Cries ]
Cane: Sweetheart, listen. It's like you said, okay? Devon knows that he's not going to have a long and happy married life. He knows that all he's doing is making a memory. And he wants you to be part of that memory, baby. For today and for what he knows is going to come. Devon needs you. You have to go. Come on.
Lily: [ Sniffles ] [ Sighs ] I know you're right. I know.
Cane: Okay.
Lily: I know whatever I'm feeling, I have to put aside and just give devon and hilary a wedding day for them to cherish.
Cane: You ready to do this?
Lily: I'm glad you'll be with me.
[ Sniffles ]
Cane: I'll always be with you. Okay? Come here. Come here, baby.
Lily: [ Sniffles ]
Mariah: It happened so fast. I thought she was just closing her eyes or maybe resting for a second, and then I was calling her name and calling her name, and she wouldn't answer.
Phyllis: This can't be happening. This can't be happening. I mean, first she loses the baby, and all she wanted was a wedding. That's it.
Neil: Can't believe this. I mean, they were so excited about getting married. If this taken away from them...
Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. We're all jumping way ahead of ourselves. It could be something very simple.
Neil: See, jack, I would like to believe that, but the last time I saw her, she was tired.
Jack: We all have to stay positive, neil.
Phyllis: He's right. I mean, she would be furious if we gave up right now.
Cane: Wait, did something happen?
Mariah: Hilary blacked out.
Lily: But she's gonna wake up, right?
Neil: We hope so.
Devon: Is this like a post-surgery complication? What's going on?
Nate: No, it's more serious than that. Hilary's lost consciousness because she's weakening. But I will make sure she has the pain medication she needs to keep her comfortable.
Hilary: [ Sighs ]
Devon: Hey. Hey, honey.
Hilary: Hey.
Devon: There you are.
Hilary: You weren't here before.
Devon: I know.
Hilary: How did I miss that?
Devon: You fell asleep. You're trying to get your beauty sleep before the wedding? Is that what's going on?
Hilary: Trying to look my best for you.
Devon: Oh, honey. You always do. Are you sure that you're up for this?
Hilary: To being your wife? You bet I am. We have gathered together to consecrate the extraordinary love between devon and hilary. ""Therefore, as god's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive each other. If anyone has a grievance against someone, forgive as the lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.""
Neil: [ Clears throat ] The bride, my friend... she asked me to read this passage. ""Violets."" ""And there stole into her consciousness, words, thoughts, not of her own, yet she read them not, nor heard them spoken; they fell deep into her heart and soul, softer and more caressing than the over-shadowing wing of a mother-dove, sweeter and more thrilling than the last high notes of a violin, and they were these -- love, most potent, most tyrannical, and most gentle of the passions which sway the human mind."" The bride and groom have some personal words they would like to share now.
Devon: From the very first moment that I saw you, I wanted you. And I tried to dismiss that feeling, and I thought it would pass, but instead, the wanting grew. Then I told myself that i disapproved of you, and I used every opportunity to criticize you, but really... what I was doing was, without realizing it, creating more opportunities to be near you. Because I wanted you. And that wanting continued to grow to the point where I tried to convince myself that I hated you, but in reality, what i really hated was the fact that my wanting had turned to needing. I needed you. And when that happened, it turned out that you wanted and you needed me, too. So I ran. I ran because of love. As much as I wanted to deny it, pretend like it wasn't there, it was always there. It was inevitable from the very beginning. From that very first moment. Hilary?
Hilary: Ditto.
[ Laughter ] Anything more to add?
Hilary: Just this -- after you ran... [ Chuckles ] You came back. Despite all the things that I did to push you away, you didn't just let me back in. You welcomed me. And you gave me the gift of a child. We got to have our family. Even just for a little while. Even when I didn't know it... you're the one I want. And you're the one I need. You're my love. And you will be for every single moment yet to come.
Devon: I, devon, take you, hilary, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part. Hilary?
Hilary: I, hilary, take you, devon, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward. For better or worse...
[ Sighs ]
Devon: It's okay. It's all right. You don't have finish them.
Hilary: No, I want to. For richer or poorer... in sickness... and in health... to love and to cherish... till death do us part. You have the rings?
Devon: Yeah. [ Sniffles ]
Hilary: It's the eternity band you gave me years ago.
Devon: That's right. I'm glad that you held onto it. Do you remember what we said the first time we exchanged rings?
Hilary: Every word.
Devon: With this ring, I thee wed, pledging my eternal love for you.
Hilary: Like this circle, has no beginning and no end. I now pronounce you husband and wife.
[ Applause ]","Hilary had a nightmare that her wedding turned into her funeral. Hilary decided not to tell Devon that she knew the truth about her prognosis, because she wanted the wedding to be happy. Neil admitted to Devon that he'd been selfish to stand in the way of Hilary and Devon's happiness. Lily tried to avoid the wedding out of guilt, but Cane convinced her that she needed to be there to support Devon and Hilary. Neil and Hilary cleared the air. Phyllis told Jack that Hilary was dying. Phyllis texted Billy and asked him to come to the wedding. Tessa told Mariah that they'd have to leave town tonight to go to Crystal. Mariah agreed to go with Tessa. Hilary asked Mariah to take over the show. Hilary passed out. Nate told Devon that Hilary was declining. Shauna was uncomfortable with hiding the truth about the accident from Hilary. Charlie told Shauna that he loved her for protecting Lily. Billy did not come to the wedding, so Jack was there for Phyllis. Hilary and Devon got married.",summ_screen
"John: What do you think is going on, Doc?
Man: When did you start having trouble with your vision?
John: Right after my son left. Everything looked blurry. My right eye went black. I couldn't see out of it.
Man: What about now?
John: Well, now everything seems fine. But it was pretty frightening.
Man: Any other symptoms? Headache? Numbness?
John: I had a headache earlier.
Man: Any dizziness?
John: No. What is it, Doc? I mean, please tell me there's nothing wrong with me.
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Gloria: I suppose we could let Gina handle the food. Or would that be too morbid?
Ashley: Why would that be morbid?
Gloria: Because Jack picked up all the food at the club the night John went to prison.
Jack: You are the only person who would make that connection.
Gloria: So does that mean you want Gina to handle the food?
Jack: It means I think you're making too big a deal.
Gloria: I think it's a special occasion, Jack.
Jack: For family. Not for anyone else.
Gloria: Then what about all about John's close friends? What about Katherine or Jill?
Ashley: Well, those two, yeah, I'm sure.
Gloria: Yes, I should hope so, you two. Come on! The governor is commuting John's sentence!
Ashley: May be commuting. We haven't gotten any official word yet.
Gloria: I refuse to think of anything but positive thoughts. Your father is coming home!
Jack: Yes, and it would have to be low-key, because that's what Dad would want.
Gloria: Why do you say that?
Jack: I've known my father a lot longer than you have.
Gloria: Oh, so what, Jack? He'd want all of his friends to be around here. Don't you think?
Jack: You know what?
Ashley: Okay, you're both right. If it happens, it is cause for celebration. And, yes, we should keep it small and private. Okay?
Jack: Abbott residence. Yes. This is his son.
Gloria: Who is that?
Jack: What? When? We're on our way.
Ashley: What happened, Jack?
Jack: That was the warden's office. Dad has been taken to Memorial Hospital. Let's go.
Ashley: Oh, my God. Did they say anything else?
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Dru: Lily, come on out here, please!
Lily: What?
Dru: Don't ""what"" me, girl. I'm not yelling for you! Come on!
Lily: Yes, Mom?
Dru: There. That's better. Are you gonna have any dinner? Look at that.
Lily: No, no, I told you. I'm not hungry.
Dru: Sweetheart, you have got to eat! This boy is not worth wasting away to nothing for.
Neil: Drucilla, the girl shouldn't have to eat if she doesn't want to.
Lily: Look, I told you guys I don't wanna talk about Daniel in this house!
Dru: Watch your voice!
Lily: I have to yell because you're not hearing me.
Dru: I do hear you, Honey! I hear that you're in pain and that you're angry!
Lily: Yeah, well, being lied to will do that to a person.
Neil: Yes, it will.
Lily: You know what? Can I go to my room, please?
Dru: How am I supposed to help you if you're ripping and running to your bedroom? What can I do?
Lily: Besides leaving me alone? Um, let's see... the man that I trusted with my life and then turned around and married turned out to be a complete loser. Hmm... what can you do for me? Nothing-- that's what.
Neil: Lily, I am so sorry you're going through this. I know exactly how it feels to have your trust broken by someone you love.
Lily: Yeah, it's the worst.
Dru: You know, um, Lily, Sweetie, you will get over this, precious, okay? You will. Trust me.
Lily: So you're asking me to get over it?
Dru: In time, yes.
Lily: No, no, not in time. Guys, what don't you understand? Back then... the guy I married now-- set me up. I was just a pawn in his stupid little game. He knew Alex was dangerous, and he still didn't care. So what if I got hurt? And if Alex hadn't come back, then I still wouldn't know. Daniel... just another name on the long list of people who lied to me. And I hate him for that.
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Kevin: Hey. You look like you could use this.
Daniel: Might as well. It's not like I'm gonna sleep tonight.
Kevin: Rough day, huh?
Daniel: How could I blow it so bad with Lily?
Kevin: You're asking me? Dude, I'm like, the expert on what not to do when it comes to women. Well, till I met Jana anyway. What? Did something else happen?
Daniel: I went home and most of her stuff was gone. She told me that she was moving out.
Kevin: It's different from seeing it, though.
Daniel: And plus, I got it from both her parents today at work.
Kevin: Fun.
Daniel: You know, Lily, man, she was just perfect. I used to be able to snap my fingers and I would have girls all over me. But not her. No, no, she made me prove to her that she could trust me before she'd even look at me. So I did. And what a joke that was. I knew what I had done to her with Alex, but there I was, you know, lying to her and... to myself, too-- pretending like it never even happened.
Kevin: You put it out of your mind. We both did. Who knew he'd come back?
Daniel: People just don't get away with stuff like this, you know? Mac knew that. That's why she wanted you to be honest with Lily.
Kevin: And I was--sort of. I let her think it was my idea.
Daniel: Well, I should've told her then, too. You know, secrets always have a way of coming out. Maybe I deserve this.
Kevin: Look, Daniel, Lily's not perfect. Nobody is.
Daniel: Well, at least she never lied to me.
Kevin: That you know of.
Daniel: Okay, once-- one time she kept something from me. And it was because Colleen swore her to secrecy. You know, it was like a little white lie. It doesn't even count. It doesn't even compare to what I did.
Kevin: So now it's a contest?
Daniel: No.
Kevin: Then why are you being so hard on yourself?
Daniel: Okay, don't you get it? It's not how awful a lie I told. Lily and I promised each other nothing but the truth, okay? She kept her word. I didn't. I have no one to blame here except myself.
Kevin: Daniel, Lily lies. Yeah, she's actually pretty good at it.
Daniel: What are you talking about?
Kevin: When you took off last summer and went to Vegas and got married, did Lily's parents know what she was planning?
Daniel: Okay, she was lying because she wanted to be with me. You know, all the things that she hates in people the most--the sneaking around, the dishonesty. You know, there she was doing those things because of me.
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Dru: Um, you know, Sweet, the one good thing here-- come on-- um, is that, uh, we--out of all this madness-- are under one roof. Right, Neil?
Neil: Yeah, Dru, we are living under the same roof. That's it.
Dru: Okay, so we can, you know, go to the mall. And we can get you a new comforter and curtains. We can get you all the linens you want. Whatever you want! What do you say?
Lily: What about Dad's office?
Neil: Sweetie, I don't need a whole room. If I'm working at home, I can spread out anywhere.
Lily: Yeah, but you've already got it the way you want it.
Neil: Listen to me. I'm glad to give you your room back, all right?
Lily: No, the guestroom is fine.
Dru: No, no, listen, Honey, it'll be fun! How about if we buy you some new bedroom furniture? We'll get you a new desk and one of those swivel chairs! You know? How about it?
Lily: Okay, stop, Mom, please. I don't want any new furniture. Besides, I'm not gonna be here that long anyway.
Dru: What? What?
Neil: So when did you decide this?
Dru: Yeah?
Lily: You... I moved out of the house for a reason, remember? And just because Daniel and I aren't... whatever. I have to do what I have to do. I can't stay here forever.
Dru: Okay, if you're planning on getting your own place, you need to talk to us about it first. And you have to get your feet firmly planted into the ground, young lady.
Lily: Mom, I'm sorry. But I'll decide what I have to do from now on, okay? And I'm not staying here, that's for sure. Excuse me.
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Kevin: Okay, so you are a horrible person and you deserve to suffer. Does that about sum it up? Daniel, everybody lies at some point.
Daniel: That doesn't make it right.
Kevin: Sometimes it's necessary. You know?
Daniel: No, no, I don't know.
Kevin: You didn't have to volunteer that information to Lily and her parents. If you'd let my mom take care of Alex like she promised--
Daniel: Lily still would've found out. And then it just would've been worse because I kept lying to her for that much longer. Kevin, what is the matter with you? I thought that you finally had a conscience after seeing that shrink of yours for so long.
Kevin: Daniel, there's honest and there's self-destructive. Alex wasn't a threat anymore.
Daniel: You don't know that. He came back. What makes you say he won't do it again? He could come back, go after Lily just out of spite, so he can have the last word or whatever.
Kevin: You really believe that? Or are you just trying to rationalize a bad decision? Because that's what lost you your wife.
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Ashley: What did they say?
Jack: Dad is being given a series of tests.
Ashley: What kind of tests?
Jack: No clue. The nurse couldn't tell me.
Gloria: She'll damn well tell me.
Jack: Well, Gloria, wait. They don't have any answers either.
Gloria: And you believe 'em?
Ashley: The minute there's information, someone will talk to us, okay? Just calm down.
Jack: You're not the only one that's worried here. We all are.
Gloria: And you're not in charge, Jack.
Jack: The good news is, Dr. Campbell is with him. He was on duty when the ambulance arrived.
Gloria: He's not a cardiologist.
Jack: Dad has known him for a long time.
Ashley: It may not even be heart-related, okay?
Gloria: I just wish they'd tell us something.
Ashley: You were with him last. How was he when you left?
Jack: He seemed perfectly fine.
Gloria: Really?
Jack: Yes, really.
Gloria: You didn't say anything to upset him?
Jack: I don't think I like what you're implying.
Gloria: I don't like implying it, Jack, but I know you--you get on a kick about something, and you don't know when to quit.
Jack: Are you finished?
Ashley: I could think of a dozen reasons why the prison doctor would send Dad here.
Jack: You're absolutely right. There is no use speculating.
Gloria: Yeah, it could be his medication. Maybe there's a problem there. He was in another fight. Or maybe there's riots at the jail.
Ashley: Gloria, calm down. You're just gonna make yourself crazy.
Jack: And take the rest of us with you.
Ashley: As soon as we hear something, we'll feel better about--
Kay: Jack, I got your message. Um, has there been any news?
Gloria: No, nothing. Nothing. And it's horrible. And I don't know how much more of this I can take.
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Dru: Oh, Baby, it's good that you're putting something in your tummy finally.
Neil: Um, listen, Lily, I'm thinking about this.
Dru: Hmm?
Neil: If you want your own place, that's fine.
Dru: No, it's not.
Neil: Yes, it is, Dru. I can understand why you wouldn't want to move back in with your parents. You know, you're an adult now. It's moving backwards.
Lily: Exactly. Yes, exactly.
Neil: Just don't rush into anything. Not until we've had a chance to work things out.
Dru: Right, we want you to make, you know, reasonable choices.
Lily: Unlike the ones I've been making, right?
Neil: Hey, kiddo, no one's criticizing you. What's done is done, and the best thing now is to move on and make this transition as painless as possible.
Lily: How do we do that?
Neil: I talked to an attorney. It turns out you don't have to get a divorce.
Dru: She doesn't?
Neil: You were underage when you got married. You didn't have your parent's legal permission. I can file for an annulment on your behalf. You don't have to get your hands dirty, right? You don't have to be involved in any of the mess.
Lily: I haven't even been home for a whole day yet, and you guys are already making my decisions for me.
Dru: Sweet, we just wanna be supportive. There's a difference.
Lily: You wanna be supportive? Stop treating me like I'm 12.
Dru: See! You know... you just had to go there, didn't you?
Neil: Excuse me?
Dru: I mean, divorce? Annulments? Man, you knew it was gonna push her buttons. You knew it was gonna upset her!
Neil: I just wanna see Lily get her life back on track! That means getting rid of that kid that she's been with all this time.
Dru: Okay, well, you're stirring the pot, Neil. You're stirring the pot. We just got her back. And now you're just pushing her away again!
Neil: You know what your problem is? You think by having Lily live here temporarily, it means that we're some happy family again! It doesn't work that way!
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Kevin: Hey, you all right out here?
Daniel: Yeah, I'm just fine.
Kevin: Daniel, you and Lily are married, right?
Daniel: Not for long.
Kevin: You don't know that. Things could turn around. Just give it a chance. Besides, there's nothing you can do about it now. So why torture yourself?
Daniel: Okay, Kevin, then what should I do?
Kevin: Take up an extreme sport, like, para-sailing or sky boarding.
Daniel: Hmm. And what led you to that brilliant solution?
Kevin: Jana. She introduced me to a bunch of cool sports. Made me be more spontaneous.
Daniel: You really like this girl, huh?
Kevin: Yeah, yeah, she's done a lot for me.
Daniel: Like what?
Kevin: Uh, you know, she just, uh, she helped me out of a few jams. You know, like when agreed to take over the coffeehouse.
Daniel: Right.
Kevin: You know, I think she could be the one.
Daniel: Kevin, if I were you, I'd be careful. You don't even really know this girl.
Kevin: Yeah, but what's not to like? You're just worried we're gonna end up like you.
Daniel: Yeah, you know what? That not cool.
Kevin: You know, a distraction um, oh, hey, you know the--the water tower?
Daniel: Yeah, what about it?
Kevin: You should go climb it. No, seriously. Jana made me do it the other night. It is such a rush being up that high. Especially if you're terrified of heights, which I am.
Daniel: So this is your idea of a date?
Kevin: Yeah. I get points for originality, you know?
Kevin: Hello.
Gloria: Kevin, it's me. I'm at the hospital. They brought John in.
Gloria: Just get here, please? I need you.
Kevin: Okay, where are you?
Gloria: Third floor nurse's station.
Kevin: Okay, I'm on my way.
Daniel: What's going on?
Kevin: Um, I'll explain later. But, um, can you hang out here till Jana gets here? Keep an eye on things?
Daniel: Yeah, sure.
Kevin: Thanks.
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[Gloria remembering]
Gloria: What's the occasion?
John: Well, because I feel badly about being at the office so much lately. And I missed you.
Gloria: I missed you, too. But I understand how important your involvement is at Jabot.
John: And I appreciate your being so understanding.
Gloria: Oh, John, you mean everything to me. And I'm so happy it scares me sometimes.
John: Wait a minute-- scares you?
Gloria: Yeah. You know, I just so want to believe that there is nothing in this world that can tear us apart. And that this time it's for keeps.
John: Sweetheart...
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Ashley: In front of Gloria but, um... I'm worried, too.
Jack: About what?
Ashley: Maybe Dad was assaulted. Maybe word got out in prison that his--his sentence might be commuted.
Jack: Why would anyone attack him because of that?
Ashley: Are you kidding? I mean, prison is full of unstable, violent people.
Jack: Wait a second, if he had been attacked, we would know that by now.
Ashley: Well, then, Jack, it has to be his heart. Do you realize that? Because there's no other reason.
Jack: Forgive me but you are starting to sound like that lady over there.
Ashley: You know what? This isn't funny.
Jack: No, I didn't say it to be funny.
Ashley: Dad was so happy. I mean, all this wonderful news on his birthday. Someone must've upset him.
[Jack remembering]
Jack: Dad, I hope I don't have to remind you. Gloria is responsible for your being in prison in the first place.
John: Jack, Jack, I am sick and tired of you and your sister blaming my wife for everything that's gone wrong in our lives!
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Ashley: Jack?
Jack: Yeah, it does seem strange that no one's telling us anything.
Ashley: Dr. Campbell?
Jack: How's Dad? What can you tell us?
Dr. Campbell: John was having difficulty with his vision. We ran a CT scan. He's had a minor stroke.
Gloria: A stroke?
Ashley: How bad?
Dr. Campbell: Well, the prison got him to the hospital as soon as they recognized the symptoms. But there's a critical window of time.
Kay: Three hours, isn't it?
Dr. Campbell: That's right. Our chief of neurology is examining him now.
Jack: Then Dad is still conscious?
Dr. Campbell: Oh, yeah.
Jack: That's good, right?
Kay: Yes, of course, it is.
Ashley: What else are you doing for him?
Dr. Campbell: We've started him on a thrombolytic medication. It'll dissolve any existing blood clots and prevent any further brain damage.
Gloria: Doctor, please, I have to see him.
Dr. Campbell: You should be able to see him soon, Mrs. Abbott.
Gloria: How soon?
Dr. Campbell: As soon as Dr. Morris has finished with his exam, I'll come back with an update.
Jack: Thank you, Doctor.
Gloria: Why is this happening? Why now? After everything that man's been through.
Kay: Gloria, Gloria, now stop it. The doctor said it was a mild stroke. It doesn't sound as though there's any reason--
Gloria: Thank you for trying, Katherine. But until I see for myself that John is all right, I will leave the optimism to you three.
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Dru: Can you do this for Lily's sake, please? I'd really appreciate it.
Neil: I'm sure you would.
Dru: We cannot push her. She has to come to her own decisions about Daniel.
Neil: If we don't push her to get out of this marriage while the pain is still fresh, guess what'll happen?
Dru: You're afraid that she's gonna run back into Daniel's arms, right?
Neil: Well, aren't you?
Dru: Well, there's a right way and a wrong way to handle the situation.
Neil: Of course, there is! And my way is wrong. And your way is right. And I'm the lousy parent. And you've got all the answers!
Dru: Lower your voice! I didn't say that. Stop twisting my words!
Neil: I'm just trying to show you just how far apart we are.
Dru: Fine, fine, fine. We'll do it your way. Watch what happens.
Neil: Hey, maybe you've forgotten, Lily's life was almost taken by Daniel. And the lying made it that much more unforgivable. That marriage is over. There's no going back.
[SCENE_BREAK]
[Daniel remembering]
Daniel: This is the happiest moment of my life.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: Gloria, would you please calm down? Your freaking out is not gonna help Dad or anyone else.
Ashley: Jack, come on.
Gloria: Jack, I know you don't care how I feel, but would you please try to be a little sympathetic?
Kay: Gloria, listen to me. The news we have received so far is not that dire.
Ashley: Is it just me, or does anybody else feel like we're only getting half the story?
Gloria: Thank you, Ashley. That's exactly how I feel. I'm afraid they're gonna send him back to prison before I have a change to talk to him, Katherine.
Kay: Why would they bother to do that?
Ashley: They wouldn't.
Jack: For once, I'm with Gloria. You remember the difficulty we had convincing them to let Dr. Campbell see Dad in the first place. They're functionaries. Until the governor commutes Dad's sentence, this warden may not wanna even do anything that hints at special treatment.
Kay: You do have a point.
Dr. Campbell: I promised you an update.
Ashley: Yes, what's going on?
Dr. Campbell: John's being admitted to the hospital. We've moved him to a regular room.
Jack: Intensive care?
Dr. Campbell: No need, Jack.
Gloria: Can I see him?
Ashley: We just wanna spend some time with my father before he gets sent back to prison.
Dr. Campbell: Well, I can promise you that's not gonna happen tonight. John can have visitors, but only one at a time. I don't wanna overwhelm him. He's still pretty weak.
Jack: Okay, I won't get him excited. What's the room number?
Gloria: No, Jack, I'm going first.
Jack: Gloria...
Gloria: I'm his wife.
Kay: Let--let--please, Jack, let her go. It's going to be less stressful.
Ashley: I agree. I'm sure that Gloria will be a very calming influence on our father, won't you, Gloria?
Kay: Yes, of course, she will. I mean, after all, who knows best what is... good for John?
Jack: But we're next-- one at a time.
Dr. Campbell: Keep the visits brief. He needs his rest.
Ashley: We understand. Thank you, Doctor.
Dr. Campbell: I'll show you to John's room.
Jack: He's weak. Of course, he's weak! He's been in prison! And this isn't the first stroke he's had.
Ashley: Come on, just stay strong, okay? Dad needs us now.
Jack: I know, I know.
Kay: I want both of you to remember something. Now I have know John Abbott ever since we were children. He is, and always has been, a force to be reckoned with. Look at everything that man has dealt with all his life. And he can deal with this. There's no reason to doubt that. No reason whatsoever.
Kevin: Hey, Mom called. What's up with Mr. Abbott?
Kay: He had a mild stroke.
Kevin: Whoa. Is he gonna be okay?
Ashley: The doctor is cautiously optimistic, Kevin.
Jack: If your mother doesn't drive him over the edge.
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Dru: Hey, does anybody know where that big jar of pennies is?
Neil: For what?
Dru: Well, you know, I was thinking maybe we could play a game of cards, you know? 3-hand poker? And, we could all sit back and relax. Could be fun.
Lily: So you want us to sit around a big table and pretend we're having fun like a family when we're not?
Dru: You know what? It's just a card game, okay? That's all I'm saying.
Lily: If you and Dad wanna keep faking things all around town or whatever, then that's fine. But please... don't do it for me. Not at home. Keep it real. I can see right through it.
Neil: Where you going, Lily?
Lily: I'm going out. I feel like I'm suffocating in this house.
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John: You know, I'd do anything to get out of that place.
Gloria: Oh, John...
John: Oh, my sweetheart, come on, no tears.
Gloria: I'm sorry. You just scared us all half to death.
John: I'm sorry.
Gloria: No, I'm sorry. Because I promised I wouldn't cry. Because I don't wanna upset you.
John: Oh, you're not upsetting me.
Gloria: Good.
John: I know how worried you've been.
Gloria: I'm just glad that stupid prison had the good sense to get you here in time.
John: Well, I think, you know, after the problem I had with the medication, they weren't gonna take any chances.
Gloria: I just can't get over how good you look.
John: You listen to me, I'll be home before you know it. Hey... what's wrong?
Gloria: I'm just afraid that guard's going to come in here and take you away from me again.
John: Listen, let him try. You see this machine that I'm attached to? I'd like to see him get it through that door.
Gloria: That's my John... that I love and I miss.
John: Listen, pretty soon, this will all be behind us. And we will be together again.
Gloria: I'm counting the minutes, Sweetheart.
John: Oh, Honey...
Gloria: I'm counting the minutes.
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Kevin: When are you gonna stop badmouthing your father's wife?
Jack: Listen, Sport...
Kay: All right, I will bet Kevin has not heard the good news yet.
Kevin: What good news?
Ashley: It's not 100% sure, but there's a chance that my father's sentence will be commuted to time served.
Kevin: Wow. Are you serious? How did that happen?
Ashley: Michael's been working with the governor's office for some months now.
Kevin: I wonder why he didn't say anything.
Ashley: Because he didn't want us to get our hopes up for nothing.
Kevin: Well, that's-- that's incredible news. I'm sure mom's flying.
Kay: Well, yes, and it's gonna be a relief for all of us once John comes home, don't you think?
Jack: Yes, it sure is.
Gloria: He seems fine.
Ashley: Really?
Gloria: Go see for yourself, Ashley.
Ashley: Do you care?
Jack: No, no, go ahead.
Gloria: Honey, I'm so glad you're here.
Kevin: I just heard the good news, Mom. Mr. Abbott's getting released?
Gloria: Mm-hmm. Isn't that amazing?
Kevin: Yeah, and if he's gonna be all right, then--
Jack: Listen, Gloria, when you say Dad seems fine--
Gloria: He was sitting up in bed. He was filling out some forms. And he was making jokes.
Kay: Well, that's certainly good news.
Gloria: If no one had told me he'd had a stroke... I wouldn't think anything was wrong.
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Dru: Just great! So now she's just flown back to Daniel.
Neil: She knows she can't trust him.
Dru: She's gonna forgive that boy anyway. And you know it.
Neil: Okay, let's not jump to conclusions. Come on! She's probably out there getting some fresh air.
Dru: You know she didn't go for fresh air! Do you know how much damage you just caused, bringing up that legal business?! The divorce business?!
Neil: Sure, sure, now blame me for Lily storming out of here.
Dru: Neil, I'm just saying, not now! Why now? Can't you see that?!
Neil: What I see is a young woman who needs to make some major decisions in her life. She's an adult now. She needs to have options.
Dru: Not right this second is all I'm saying!
Neil: There you go-- classic Dru. You don't wanna deal with things head-on. You wanna avoid everything. Well, I'm not feeling it anymore, and neither is Lily.
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Lily: What are you doing?
Daniel: Kevin had to take off. I'm just filling in.
Lily: Oh.
Daniel: Do you, uh, want something to drink?
Lily: No, thanks.
Daniel: Hey. Are you all right?
Lily: No. No, I'm not all right. I've gone from one bad situation to another.
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Ashley: See, Dad, this just proves that you have to get out of that awful place. Because it's just too darn stressful.
John: Oh, Honey. Let's hope that it's an issue we don't even have to think about anymore.
Ashley: The Governor's gonna sign that order. I know he will. And then you're gonna be back home with us where you belong, right?
John: Right.
Jack: Just can't get enough of us, can you?
Ashley: Oh, no, not you again!
John: Oh, never! Come on in, Jackie.
Jack: Well, this is some birthday party you're throwing for yourself today.
Ashley: It's gonna be different next year, right?
John: You know, I have everything a man could ever hope for-- my beauty, my Jackie, Traci, Billy and my grandchildren.
Jack: And soon, your freedom. Your much-deserved freedom.
Ashley: Anything we can get you? Anything else you might need?
John: You know, just continue to be like you have been-- be there for each other. And, uh... and Gloria-- you know, she's really upset about this so... be extra kind with her. You know, I would really appreciate that.
Ashley: You love her a lot.
John: Oh, yes. You know, I feel so blessed to have the family I have. I would never have gotten through this ordeal-- being in prison-- without you. I love you both.
Ashley: Oh, Daddy.
Woman: Doctor's orders-- only one visitor at a time.
Ashley: Oops. Sorry, I guess I'll go. And, um, I'm gonna be right outside, all right? I'm not going anywhere.
John: We'll talk later.
Ashley: Okay.
John: And, Ash?
Ashley: Yeah?
John: I love you.
Ashley: Oh, Daddy, I love you, too.
Jack: Listen, I'm gonna get Michael to look into the status of your release.
John: You think that's necessary?
Jack: Dad, I'm not letting you go back to that prison-- not for one minute. Not after what's happened here.
John: Is it getting stuffy in here?
Jack: No, not really. Listen, I'm not kidding about this. If we have to keep you in this hospital bed by some ruse just until the Governor signs the papers, we're gonna do whatever it takes. You hear me?
John: Yeah, could you open a window? It's getting so warm.
Jack: Dad? Hey are you all right?
John: I'm just... having trouble with my damn breathing.
Woman: You know what? I'm sorry, sir, you're gonna have to go now.
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Daniel: What's going on?
Lily: What isn't going on? I haven't even been home for five seconds yet, and my parents are already making me crazy. They try and act like they're getting along, but...
Daniel: It's pretty tense, huh?
Lily: Yeah. Yeah, and I don't know where I'm gonna stay if they keep snipping at each other like this. Because I can't stay there. Trying to control me again. Tell me how to live my life, when theirs is beyond screwed up.
Daniel: Well, you know, you could always...
Lily: No, Daniel, that's not an option anymore.
Daniel: I'm sorry.
Lily: Yeah, me, too. Why did I think I could go back there? I was so wrong. They can't even help me. Everything's such a mess. I don't have anyone. There's no one to talk to. No one I can trust. No one...
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Dru: You know, Neil, your way of dealing with things ""head-on"" is a bit dictatorish, if you ask me. Lily is fragile right now. With all the pressure.
Neil: She also can't deal with living with all the lies.
Dru: Oh, here we go again! Here we-- why don't you just throw that in my face just once more time-- all the innuendo and hints and glares. You know, you're so subtle, I might not know that you're mad at me.
Neil: Keep it coming, Baby. Now we're getting down to it, aren't we?
Dru: I'm sick and tired of this! I have owned the fact that I kept a secret from you and Lily. Because I felt that the secret would protect this family! But I'm dog-gone sure not gonna take the responsibility of what happened with Lily just now!
Neil: Sure, because everything you do is for us, right? So self-serving and manipulative!
Dru: See, this is exactly why I didn't share the information about the paternity years ago. Because you're so self-righteous. You never make a mistake. You're never wrong!
Neil: Oh, that's so stupid. You know I've made plenty of mistakes.
Dru: When? In 1972?
Neil: I stood by and watched Lily throw away her life on that kid. She had a brilliant future.
Dru: She still does! What are you talking about?
Neil: Lily's been burned now, right? So much for idealism and being able to trust people. Because once you've lost that, you can never get it back. All you can do is make a fresh start, try to move on.
Dru: She's not the only one who needs to move on, okay? We both need to think about our future right now. Because I'm sick and tired of being crucified for mistakes I made! I'm done! I'm over it!
Neil: Yeah? Well, how about this? I'm done, too!
Dru: What are you talking about?
Neil: I can't stand any more of this, Dru. I can't stand you always fighting me, telling me I'm wrong, telling me what to do. I especially can't stand what you've done to our daughter. Treating her with disrespect and deceit. You know what? Lily wouldn't be in this mess if you'd have been honest from the very beginning.
Dru: What are you saying?
Neil: I agree with you. It's time to look at the future. Make some very serious changes.
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Ashley: By the way, my father was so touched that you were here with us, Katherine.
Kay: I'd be nowhere else.
Gloria: I appreciate it, too, Katherine. Thank you.
Kay: You're most welcome.
Kevin: It must've been a huge relief, seeing Mr. Abbott doing so well.
Ashley: Yes.
Gloria: Yeah, but it was strange, though. I had such a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach.
Ashley: What's the matter?
Jack: Uh, I don't know. Something's wrong. The nurse kicked me out.
Gloria: What?
Kevin: How come?
Jack: Dad was having trouble breathing all of a sudden.
Woman on PA: Code blue, room 322. Code blue, room 322.
Ashley: That's Dad's room!
Jack: Oh, God!
[NEXT_ON]
Brad: Oh, no...
Nick: What?
Brad: I think I know what they want.
Devon: How are you guys supposed to work on your problems when Neil's not even here? Where is he?
Dru: Okay, listen, he'll be here, all right?
Gloria: How is he, Doctor?
Man: I'm sorry, Mrs. Abbott.","Dru has food ready but Lily won't eat. Drucilla gets frustrated that all that Lily does is sit in her room and brood. Neil tells Lily that he knows how it feels to be lied to by someone that you love. Dru rolls her eyes. Jack and Ashley argue with Gloria about the coming home celebration they are to have for John. Gloria wants to have a big party but the siblings only want family and maybe Kay and Jill there. Dru plans on setting Lily's room back up the way that she likes. Lily doesn't find that necessary as she plans to move out. She won't be staying. Gloria, Jack and Ashley arrive at the hospital but there isn't any news on John yet. When Gloria hears that Jack was the last one with him she quickly jumps to the conclusion that Jack caused whatever is wrong with John. John had a stroke and has been put on medication. No one can see him until the Chief of Neurology is finished examining him. Ashley tells her brother privately that she too is getting worried. She knows that for this to have happened. Someone must have upset him. Jack quietly thinks back to his father getting angry at the idea of Jack shutting Gloria out of the family company. Jack gets ready to visit his dad first. Gloria wants to be first. Ashley and Kay agree that Gloria should be first. Gloria talks with John and feels that if they hadn't told her that he were ill, she couldn't tell. Ashley is next to see her dad now. Neil and Drucilla agree that Lily can move out if she wants. She can't stand living at home again. Dru acts like they are a happy family Lily knows that isn't true. Jack and Ashley visit with their dad. He thanks them for being there for him and he asks that they take care of Gloria. Jack talks with John alone, happy to see him looking as always. ""Is it stuffy in here?"" Jack says it isn't. John has trouble breathing and Jack is pushed out of the room. Code Blue! ""Get him breathing!"" someone shouts. The staff run to John's room and the paddles are applied.",summ_screen
"Megan: Well, the article about you says that ""You're a backstabbing snake who double crossed his own partners to satisfy a long standing vendetta against Victor Newman."" If Victor Newman was the subject of your next exposé article, what would the title be?
Jack: The man with a black hole for a heart.
 Television turns off 
Sharon: How could you say that about Victor?
Jack: It just sort of slipped out.
Sharon:  Sighs  Well, perhaps doing the interview wasn't such a good idea.
Jack: Phyllis wrote the article about the turf wars at ""Restless Style."" She said terrible things about us. I was defending us.
Sharon: By going on national television and--
Jack: Between the David Chow expose and Nick and Phyllis' piece slamming us, believe me, sales of this issue are gonna go through the roof.
Sharon: And you think that's gonna make Nick happy?
Jack: It certainly oughta.
Sharon: Jack... what has happened to us?
Jack: What do you mean?
Sharon: You know, we started ""Restless Style"" thinking that we were gonna accomplish great things.
Jack: We have accomplished great things. The magazine and the web zine are more popular every single month.
Sharon: No, I am not talking about just turning a profit. It feels like we sold our souls to the devil.
Jack: I know you hate all this infighting.
Sharon: Jack, it was supposed to be a fresh start, remember, for all of us. For Nick and Phyllis, for you and me. And instead, we're just opening up old wounds. We're creating new ones. We're using the magazine against each other as some kind of a weapon, and when is it all gonna end?
Jack: It isn't.
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Chloe: Here.
Jill: What's this?
Chloe: It's the new issue of ""Restless Style.""
Jill: Oh, I wish I had time for fashion magazines.
Chloe: No, there's an article on David Chow that you need to read.
Cane: That can wait, Chloe. Mom, we have something we have to tell you.
Jill: What is it, Honey?
Cane: Chloe and I got married.
Jill: When?
Chloe: The day before last.
Jill: Why wasn't I invited?
Cane: It was at the courthouse. It took two minutes.
Chloe: No mess, no fuss, no frills.
Cane: Trust me, Mom, you didn't miss anything special.
Chloe: And I'm sorry that we messed up your plans for the party.
Jill: Well, now, little girl, you didn't. Instead of an engagement party, it'll just be a wedding reception.
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Adam: Victor left me Newman Enterprises, and I intend to continue his vision here. But this I cannot do so long as I'm surrounded by people I can't trust. This is why I fired Neil Winters. I refuse to work with someone who resents me, someone who shows me no respect. I looked over your résumé. It's pretty impressive. You have a wealth of experience. And, um... well, frankly, you're a bit of a shark. That's a good thing. That's a good thing. My father's book was titled ""Ruthless."" I sense that quality in you. Which is also a good thing, so long as you know who your enemies are. So I'd like to offer you a position her at Newman. C.E.O., 3-year contract. This is the salary I had in mind.
Brad: I have no doubt the salary's more than fair, Adam. You've got yourself a deal.
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Nick: So, Mom, that was some stunt you pulled. I need you to call me and let me know you're okay. I love you. I should've known better. I should've known it was too easy to get her to agree to come home.
Phyllis: So that note she left with the pilot? What did it say?
Nick: It said she wasn't ready to leave Dad behind, and now she's alone in Mexico doing God knows what.
Phyllis: I'm worried about you.
Nick: Don't. I'm fine.
Phyllis: You're not fine. Your father just died. And your mom is in a foreign country, possibly in danger, after years of sobriety, she's off the wagon. So don't--don't tell me you're fine, Nick.
Victoria: I don't believe that he's gone.
Nick: I don't believe it either.
Victoria: How's Mom? Where is she?
Nick: She ditched me in Mexico.
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Jill: This is very important to me.
Chloe: It is going to be really awkward.
Cane: I think Chloe's right. I think a party will only draw attention to the pregnancy.
Jill: Well, it will be worse to cancel. Because you're the new C.E.O. of Jabot, and you're going to be a father. Cane, you need to show people that you have your life together, your personal life. And what better way to welcome Chloe to the family?
Chloe: Okay, well, then, um, how about we postpone it, after the baby's born?
Jill: I thought you were so proud to be married to my son. I mean, you were certainly the aggressor in your little affair.
Chloe: I am proud.
Jill: Then why are you fighting me?
Chloe: Because I just thought that this was something that he wanted to do, but if he's cool with it--
Cane: Look, Mum, I understand. I think whatever you want, it's okay.
Jill: I really do want this. So it's settled then. The party's tomorrow.
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Paul: Hi, you guys.
J.T.: Hey.
Nick: Hey.
Paul: Hey, listen, uh, Nick, Vicki, I can't tell you how sorry I am about your father.
Nick: Have you heard from my mom?
Paul: No, ever since you told me she was in Mexico, I've been trying to call her, but no answer.
Phyllis: Well, she could've turned off her phone.
J.T.: Why would she do that?
Victoria: She might be out of her mind with grief.
Nick: I'm gonna fly back there today.
Paul: Look, why don't you let me go. You're exhausted. Quite frankly, I don't think you're up to the task.
Nick: Paul, you let me worry about that, all right?
Paul: Nick, your mom needs our full focus right now. You can't give it to her.
Nick: You can't either, right? I mean, isn't your daughter in the hospital?
Paul: She's been released. She's fine. Look, please, I need to do this. It's my fault your mother could be in trouble.
Victoria: Why your fault?
Paul: I never should've let her go to Mexico in the first place.
Nick: All right, well, J.T. and I sent a crew of men down there to search for Dad. I can split 'em up and half can look for Mom.
Paul: Have you been in contact with the local authorities?
Nick: Yeah, and the harbor master. I even called the bartender hoping that she had shown up to his place.
Paul: All right. Any luck?
Nick: None. She could be anywhere.
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Sharon: No, I do not care to make a statement.
Jack: Who was that?
Sharon: A reporter. Wants to know how I feel about being called a ""Hair chewing child bride.""
Jack: There is always payback, you know?
Sharon: How? Doing an expose on Phyllis?
Jack: Might make you feel a whole lot better.
Sharon: You know what? I'm all done with the dueling articles.
Jack: Think of all the things Phyllis has done. The article would write itself.
Sharon: If you're just trying to justify doing this piece on Victor...
Jack: Wait, a piece on Victor Newman's death would be the biggest story to come down the pike in ages.
Sharon: I don't care.
Jack: Honey, do you know how many magazines are gonna wanna jump all over this story? Why shouldn't we?
Sharon: I'm not going to hurt Nick that way.
Jack: Yeah, like Nick wouldn't hurt us?
Sharon: Okay, well, if you don't care about Nick, why don't you think about Noah?
Jack: No one knows Victor Newman like we do-- his history, his relations, the tragic events that led to his death. There are gonna be so many half-truths and lies and rumors flying around about Victor Newman in the next few days. Why don't we set the record straight? Tell the true story. Maybe we owe your son that.
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Kay: I see you have read it, too.
Jill: Did you know about this?
Kay: Not until this morning.
Jill: This thing claims that I knew about David Chow's gambling problem and yet I did nothing to address it. And that I used the scandal to appoint my son as C.E.O.
Kay: Did you?
Jill: You know I didn't. Damn Bradley must've leaked it.
Kay: Forget about Brad. We have bigger problems.
Jill: What problems?
Kay: This article puts you and the company in jeopardy. Now we are open to S.E.C. investigation. Did you know that? Worse, Jabot stock could take another hit.
Jill: Yes, Mother, I did know all that! Right now, I am going to find Brad.
Kay: Don't you dare walk out on me!
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Brad: You couldn't have chosen anyone better suited to run this company, Adam.
Adam: Well, you know, Brad, in a lot of ways, I think that you and I... think a lot alike.
Brad: I hope that's a compliment. Thank you.
Adam: My father and I spoke often of... taking a more aggressive approach to diversifying the company, acquisitions, whatnot.
Brad: Newman Enterprises needs to engage globally like never before. Increase our dealings with China.
Adam: I agree. Exactly. Way too many opportunities have been lost there recently due to hesitation.
Brad: That happened so many times when I worked here previously. It frustrated me to no end.
Adam: I'll tell you, with the two of us at the top, I think this company's gonna be bigger than ever. It's just a shame my old man won't be around to see it.
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Victoria: I don't think Dad's dead.
Phyllis: Well, your mom must feel the same way. Why would she stay?
J.T.: Victoria, they found pieces of the boat.
Victoria: I know.
Nick: I wanna believe it, too, that he somehow survived, but every day that goes by...
Victoria: But you haven't given up hope, right?
Nick: No. No way. If I could survive a plane crash....
J.T.: That's right. That's right. And I feel like the Mexican authorities rushed things a bit.
Phyllis: You mean, issuing a death certificate without a body?
Victoria: Um, what about Mom? Do you think she's in trouble?
Nick: No, she's probably just waiting in that bar that Dad was always hanging out in Mexico, waiting for him to walk through that door.
Victoria: What if she starts drinking again?
Nick: I don't think she will.
Victoria: Okay, so you're not worried?
Nick: Well, I really wish she'd answer her phone.
Victoria: Well, I can't just sit here anymore wondering about Mom. I'm gonna go with Paul.
Nick: You just got back from Dubai. Reed needs you here.
J.T.: Yeah, and somebody's gotta deal with your power happy brother, too.
Victoria: Well, you know, I really can't think about business when...
Nick: Paul's gonna find her, Sis.
Victoria: All right. Fine, he's got 48 hours, and then we're taking the jet and we're searching ourselves.
Nick: Okay. Deal.
Victoria: I can only wonder what Adam's been up to while I've been gone.
Nick: I'm guessing, uh, running Newman Enterprises into the ground.
Victoria: Yeah, well, I'm gonna stop that right now. I won't be long.
J.T.: Okay.
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Paul: So how you feeling?
Heather: Um, better and better. Thanks.
Paul: You gave me quite a scare there, you know?
Heather: Yeah, I can't believe I collapsed like that. It was kind of embarrassing.
Paul: Did you get your tests back?
Heather: I did. You know, everything's fine. I had a low red blood cell count due to anemia, but, uh, that was probably from stress and exhaustion.
Paul: Well, I just thank goodness it wasn't more than that.
Heather: I really appreciate you flying back from Mexico. It meant a lot to me to have you and Adam there.
Paul: Well, it doesn't begin to make up for, um, all the times I missed when you were growing up, but...
Heather: I was really touched.
Paul: I'm supposed to fly back.
Heather: When?
Paul: Today. If you need me, I can stay.
Heather: No, no, I don't. Thanks. Um, I don't. But it sounds like Nikki probably does.
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J.T.: Well, I'd go with Paul, but I think I should stay here with Victoria.
Nick: Yeah, it's the right call.
J.T.: Listen, while you were gone, Paul and I needed some information on your dad, so I looked it up on your computer and I saw something weird.
Nick: What?
J.T.: Signs of hacking.
Phyllis: Hacking?
J.T.: Yeah, somebody was trying to track down your whereabouts.
Nick: Any idea who?
J.T.: Jack.
Phyllis: Jack? Why would he do that?
J.T.: Well, my guess is he wanted some information on Victor in Mexico, and he probably needed it for the magazine.
Nick: No, he wouldn't dare write about my father.
J.T.: I wouldn't put it past him after that last interview.
Nick: What interview?
J.T.: Well, he was responding to an expose about him and Sharon. He said some pretty bad things about your dad.
Phyllis: What did he say?
J.T.: Well, he was quoted as saying that Victor has a black hole for his heart.
Jill: Your mother put you up to this, didn't she? Making me the fall guy for the mess she created with David Chow?
Nick: Jill, that is not my article. That is Jack's.
Jill: Well, you're partners, aren't you?
Nick: If you think we're partners, why don't you read the expose we did on him and Sharon.
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Jack: Fine, get back to me.
Sharon: I know that doing the story on Victor would be profitable.
Jack: How about this, how about I talk to Noah? Believe me, he'll understand.
Sharon: Oh, sure, he will. Because you'll sell him on this idea that you're going to tell a story about his grandpa that's going to be very flattering and show him in this wonderful light.
Jack: It will.
Sharon: No, it won't. Because you will end up sensationalizing it to sell magazines. You'll end up hurting everybody because you can't stop yourself, Jack.
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Cane: Thank you for the heads up.
Chloe: What's wrong?
Cane: So why didn't you tell me about the article in ""Restless Style.""
Chloe: I tried to tell you, a couple of times. You kept on interrupting.
Cane: What, so you just thought you'd just give it to my mum?
Chloe: Well, I thought that she should know what they said about her. It was pretty brutal.
Cane: You work for a sleazy outfit, Chloe.
Chloe: Well, then, you know, why don't I just quit in protest and live off the Chancellor fortune?
Cane: Isn't that what you've been planning to do all along?
Chloe:  Scoffs  I was joking. You know, I'm just pushing your buttons. Isn't that what husband and wives are supposed to do?
Cane: No, I thought that husbands and wives were supposed to support each other.
Chloe: Well, where's the fun in that? You know, I don't see you trying to be all that supportive of me. You gotta give some to get some.
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Sharon: How would you like it if someone did a tell-all story about your father after he died?
Jack: My father never did an unkind thing in his life.
Sharon: Oh, come on, Jack, of course he did. He was human. So was Victor. So are you.
Jack: What is this-- you didn't fight me when I rewrote the article about Sabrina.
Sharon: You know why? Because she was still alive, and that makes a big difference. Writing this story about Victor, it would just be wrong.
Brad: Nice digs.
Jack: Hey, Bradski.
Brad: Hey, Sharon. Do you mind if I talk to Jack in private for a moment?
Jack: Honey?
Sharon: Yeah, sure.
Brad: Thanks.
Jack: So... what's up?
Brad: I wanted to thank you for that article on David and Jill. Pretty juicy stuff.
Jack: Well, I'm glad you approve.
Brad: It's going to tank Jabot stock.
Jack: Aren't you a little worried Jill's gonna hand you your walking papers?
Brad: Nope.
Jack: Hmm. Sounds to me like you got something lined up.
Brad: You're looking at the new C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises.
Sharon: Hey. How you doing?
Nick: I'm okay.
Sharon: I know you, Nick. You're trying to put on a brave face, but you're holding it all in.
Nick: I'm just-- I'm dealing with it.
Sharon: Really?
Nick: Yeah, I know you're concerned that I'm gonna shut down, you know, like I did with Cassie, but that's not gonna happen. I promise.
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Victoria: I'm surprised you haven't replaced that painting with one of you.
Adam: Well, nothing beats the real thing.
Victoria: You're awfully smug, aren't you? But I wouldn't get too comfortable.
Adam: You know, Victoria, I really don't care what you think of me. And I intend to be the child our father deserved.
Victoria: You think you can just waltz in here and take over?
Adam: I have. And one of the first decisions I'm making is to terminate you.
Victoria: Terminate?
Adam: From the Latin word terminatus, which means ""To end."" You're fired.
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Paul: Hey. Mind if I give you some advice?
Heather: Uh, can I stop you?
Paul: Look, I know it's none of my business, okay?
Heather: Mm-hmm.
Paul: But I think you should slow things down with Adam a bit.
Heather: You're right, it is none of your business.
Paul: I'm only looking out for you.
Heather: Adam is an amazing man. He's kind, he's smart, he's caring. He couldn't have been more concerned about me when I was in the hospital.
Paul: I don't trust him.
Heather: You barely know him. Besides, Adam and I have a lot in common. You know, we both grew up believing we knew exactly who we were, only to find out it was all a lie.
Paul: Look, you're missing the point.
Heather: I'm not blaming you. Trust me, I'm done with that. I'm just saying that I get Adam. He's trying to figure out who he is and what it means to be Victor's son. And it isn't easy.
Paul: No, I know it's not easy, and... Victor isn't around anymore to help him through it, but...
Heather: What are you worried about anyway?
Paul: I had enormous respect for Victor Newman. But I was also witness to what he put Nikki through.
Heather: And what does that have to do with Adam?
Paul: If he's anything like his father, and I highly suspect he is, I hope you don't get to see his cruel and heartless side.
Heather: You obviously don't know the Adam that I know. Have a safe trip.
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Victoria: This company is my father's legacy.
Adam: Our father.
Victoria: You have zero experience running a conglomerate the size of Newman Enterprises.
Adam: I don't have the history here that you do, but I'm surrounding myself with people who know this company inside and out.
Victoria: Really? Like who? Because you fired Neil. You're firing me.
Adam: There are other capable executives.
Victoria: Adam, you're too green to be C.E.O. You're going to destroy everything that my father worked to build.
Adam: Well, I'm not going to be C.E.O.
Victoria: Really?
Adam: I'm the chairman of the board.
Victoria: Okay. Well, then who?
Adam: Brad Carlton.
Victoria:  Scoffs  Are you kidding me? Are you crazy? Do you have any idea what Brad Carlton is about? He would do anything to get ahead.
Adam: So you say.
Victoria: For your information, Brad stole company secrets from Newman when he went over to Jabot. You will get more loyalty out of a snake.
Adam: If he committed a crime, Victoria, then why wasn't he arrested?
Victoria: Because, Adam, I cut him some slack, because he's my ex-husband. You fire all the people that my father trusted, and you replace them with someone that he loathed? And you call that protecting a legacy?
Adam: This isn't about protecting a legacy. It's about moving this company into the future. And whether you like it or not, that's me.
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Brad: Jill, what a nice surprise.
Jill: There you are. This just confirms it.
Brad: Confirms what?
Jill: You are the only one who could've fed those vicious lies to these vultures.
Brad: Hmm, well, no comment.
Jill: Then how about no job?
Brad: How about no problem? I've already accepted another position-- C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises.
Jill: You're kidding.
Brad: Jill, come on. You should know by now, I'm a like a cat. I always land on my feet.
Jill: Bradley, might I suggest that while you're settling in at Newmans, you put aside some time for court appearances?
Brad: What court appearances might those be?
Jill: You signed a confidentiality agreement. I will sue the pants off you.
Brad: You know, Jill, I have dealt with a few things in my life a little bit more significant than a little confidentiality agreement lawsuit. So you go ahead. Bring it on.
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J.T.: I'd start with the bartender.
Paul: Yeah, I will. That guy doesn't miss a trick.
Kay: Paul, your office said I'd find you here. Now why aren't the two of you searching for--for Nikki?
Paul: Well, we're just, uh, making last minute plans. In fact, I'm on my way to Mexico right now.
Kay: I've made a dozen phone calls.
J.T.: We all have, Katherine.
Kay: Well, I'm terrified she'll be on another bender and God only knows where we'd find her then.
J.T.: I know.
Paul: Well, the best way to get her--
Victoria: Katherine.
Kay: Oh, my darling. You poor dear.
Victoria: It's okay. I know it's gonna be okay.
Kay: Your father is going leave a huge void in all of our lives.
Victoria: Well, now Mom's missing.
Kay: Darling, don't worry about that. I'm depending on, uh, Paul to bring her home.
Paul: All right, I gotta head over to the airport.
Kay: I'll walk you out.
Paul: I don't want you to worry. You know I'm not gonna let anything happen to your mother, all right?
Victoria: Yeah.
Paul: Okay. Be strong. I'll talk to you later.
J.T.: Good luck.
J.T.: Did you see Adam?
Victoria: Yeah, I saw Adam. Mm-hmm.
J.T.: Who won the smack down?
Victoria: That jerk canned me.
J.T.: What?
Victoria: Yeah. He fired me. And you'll never guess who the new C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises is.
J.T.: Adam?
Victoria: No, not Adam. Brad.
J.T.: Oh, great. I'm working for a couple of idiots. I might as well resign.
Victoria: No, you can't do that. You cannot do that. I need you--I need you there. I need you to keep an eye on things for me.
J.T.: Hey, listen, I know things are infuriating right now, but Adam is in way over his head. He's gonna self-destruct.
Victoria: Yeah, I know, trust me. But I cannot let him take the company down with him.
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Jill: Hey. Ever heard of libel?
Jack: Nothing libelous about the truth.
Jill: Well, it's not the truth, Jack. Oh, wipe that smirk off your face. That is the last issue you will ever publish.
Jack: All of the facts have been checked and backed by documentation.
Jill: Whoever fed you that garbage was playing you for a fool.
Jack: You know exactly who fed me the garbage. Why don't you talk about suing him, okay? Or perhaps you could help me write an expose about him?
Jill: No. You will be hearing from my lawyers.
Jack: And you'll be hearing from the S.E.C., I guess.
Jill: You know what's wrong with you? You're bitter.
Jack: Now why would I be bitter, Jill?
Jill: Because I run Jabot and you don't. You're not even allowed to hold a job in the mailroom there. But you know what? All of this is gonna go away for me, but you-- you will still be locked out of the company that your father founded.
Nick: I guess she told you.
Jack: You know, what she just said to me about my old man's company could just as easily have been said to you.
Nick: Me?
Jack: Yeah. I'm barred from working at Jabot. You're barred from working at Newman. We both had to start over. The only difference is, my father lived an honorable life.
Nick: You know, you make me sick. You hurt everyone around you and you just don't give a damn.
Jack: You and Phyllis are the ones who made this worse by attacking Sharon and me in print behind our backs. Though I have to tell you, it has created a good deal of buzz.
Nick: Yeah, I heard about your interview-- your little comment about my dad having a black hole for a heart?
Jack: Look, I'm sorry about your old man. I should've said that first.
Nick: Yeah, but you didn't. You bragged and you gloated, and I think it's time I do something about it.
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Kay: We are going to talk, Jill.
Jill: Not now. I have a migraine.
Kay: I don't think you realize just how serious this is.
Jill: Why do you think I have the migraine?
Kay: You knowingly let someone who's involved in illegal activity remain C.E.O.--co-C.E.O. of Jabot!
Jill: I had only just found out, Katherine. And if Brad hadn't opened his big mouth--
Kay: Well, what did you expect? You led him to believe that he would be C.E.O., and then you gave it to Cane.
Jill: I would've made it up to him. Besides which, you should be thanking me.
Kay: For what?
Jill: Evidently, he's been made C.E.O. over at Newman.
Kay: You've been asking me for months to stop looking over your shoulder. Now how can I possibly do that when you let garbage like this happen?
Jill: Katherine, I didn't do anything wrong.
Kay: Perhaps not. But let me inform you right now, I'm going to be watching you even closer-- you and Jabot.
Jill: So that's a threat, huh?
Kay: I just don't trust you anymore.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: What happened to every man and woman for themselves?
Cane: Well, I looked on your side of the fridge. You got nothing there but diet jell-o and carrot sticks.
Chloe: What's wrong with carrots?
Cane: Nothing, if you're Bugs Bunny.
Cane: Try it. You need to eat healthy for the baby.
Chloe: Not bad.
Cane: So is there any, uh, good tips in that book?
Chloe: You know, I never knew it was so complicated to take care of a little person.
Cane: Yeah, well, I suppose we'll have to learn about that together, huh? 'Cause there is one thing I know that kids like.
Chloe: What's that?
Cane: They like it if their parents can at least treat each other well.
Chloe: Well, we can do that, right?
Cane: We can try.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Heather: Look at you, all large and in charge.
Adam: I'm glad you're here.
Heather: How was your day?
Adam: Oh... the higher you rise, the more people wanna bring you down.
Heather: I hope you know I'm not one of them.
Adam: Pack your bags. Darling, you're moving to the ranch with me.
Heather: Um... are you sure? Your father-- he just passed away. I mean, maybe we should wait awhile.
Adam: I'm sure about you. Heather, I mean... I knew ever since we met, ever since the first kiss. We had this connection, you know?
Heather: Yeah, it's, uh, it's called chemistry.
Adam: No, it's more than that. We are so much alike.
Heather: I was just telling my dad the same thing.
Adam: Well, you know, you and I had to work a little harder to get where we are, but look at us. I mean, you are on your way to becoming the hottest hot- shot prosecutor that ever was.
Heather:  Laughs 
Adam: And I run a multi-billion dollar corporation. We made it, Baby.
Heather: Hmm. You think so, huh?
Adam: No, I know so.
Heather: There's something sexy about a man who wants to rule the world.
Adam: Every king rules better with a queen.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jack: You wanna hit me, Nick? Go ahead, if you think it will help.
Nick: I sure want to, but you're not worth it.
Jack: I really am sorry about Victor.
Nick: Oh, yeah, it shows. Is that why you hacked into my server, Jack? So you could find out what's going on with my dad in Mexico?
Jack: Oh, come on, Nick, grow up.
Nick: Excuse me?
Jack: Grow up. You're not in the Newman cocoon anymore. It's time you saw the world for what it really is.
Nick: And what kind of world is that, Jack?
Jack: It's a tough world, Nick. And you don't do yourself any favors hiding behind these childish ideals.
Nick: So you're calling me a child because I believe in what's right and wrong?
Jack: Boy, you really don't get it, do you?
Nick: No, you don't get it. And you'll never get it until you alienate yourself from everyone and you're all alone.
Jack: Oh, am I pushing people away, Nick? Does that include Sharon? You trying to tell me something, Nick?
Sharon: Jack, just stop it, okay? Just stop it.
Jack: Well, I guess we know where her loyalties lie, don't we?
Phyllis: Yeah, we sure do.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Victoria:  Sighs 
J.T.: Voice mail again?
Victoria: She'd never wanna worry me like this. Why isn't she answering her phone?
J.T.: Look, she could've forgotten to charge it or she could've lost it.
Victoria: She would've found some way to call me, I know her. Unless something's already happened.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Woman on P.A.: Flight 83 to Puerta Vallarta now boarding at gate six.
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cell phone ringing 
Man: A drink, Senora?
Nikki: Oh, no. No, thank you.
Man: You know, if you want me to keep lying about you being here...
Nikki: Okay. Is this what you want?
Nikki: Here.
Man: Senora is very generous.
Nikki: Please tell me everything you know about Victor. Why did he get on that fishing boat?
Man: The senor paid for my silence. I'm an honorable man.
Nikki: Please, I'm desperate. I need to know-- I need to know what happened to him. If he is dead, I need to know where his body would've washed up.
Man: Senora, there's much coastline and a big ocean. I'm very sorry for your loss, but it's not good for you to be here. Go home.
Nikki: I-I can't. I can't. He's the father of my children and they need him. I need him. Until you can prove to me that he's dead, I'm not going home. I can't go home.
[Nikki walk outs and leaves her cell phone on the counter]
 Cell phone ringing 
[NEXT_ON]
Victoria: What's Heather doing here?
Nick: Adam asked her to move in.
Victoria: So Heather is officially the woman of the house?
Sharon: Don't provoke Nick.
Jack: Taking his side again.
Michael: ""I, Victor Newman, hereby make this will --","Jill finds out about the article in Restless Style and is furious sounding off on all involved. Kay also is not happy and advises Jill that she will be watching her closely from this point on. Cane and Chloe talk about trying to get along for the sake of the child. Nick and Jack go at it after its brought to his attention what Jack said about Victor. Jack wants to do an article on Victor but Sharon refuses. Adam fires Victoria and hires Brad then tells Heather to pack her bags and prepare to move into the ranch. Nikki is MIA and everyone is concerned, Paul leaves for Mexico to find her. Nikki refuses to leave Mexico without answers.",summ_screen
"Murphy: It's gonna be a hell of a day.
Jill: Yeah, especially when you tell me exactly what we're doing here, Murphy.
Cane: Okay, what do you mean?
Lily: Yeah, I thought we were here to mark the anniversary of her passing.
Jill: Well, according to Murphy, Katherine has some instructions from the great beyond, and she intends to deliver them herself.
Murphy: Wonderful seeing you two again.
Lily: You, too.
Cane: You, too, Murph.
Kevin: Maybe you guys can get some information out of Murphy, because he will not say a word to us.
Murphy: My lips are sealed.
[Laughter]
Billy: Hey. I just got your text, and I broke several of our fine city's traffic laws trying to get here as fast as I could.
Victoria: Thank you.
Billy: [Sighs] So, is everything okay?
Victoria: No, um, yeah, everything's fine. The baby's fine. It's about Johnny. Today is his preschool orientation, and I have to be there. I promised him.
Billy: Well, you -- you can't just walk out of here. I mean, your health's got to come first -- yours and the baby's.
Victoria: I know, but that's just it. We've been given the all clear. Dr. Chiverton signed the release, and I'm just waiting for the paperwork, but I'm a prisoner of bureaucracy at our son's expense. [Sighs]
Billy: Not if we stage a prison break.
Nikki: [Inhales deeply] [Exhales deeply] [Sighs]
Jill: Thank you so much for coming, Victor.
Victor: Anything for Katherine.
Jill: Agreed. That's why I've decided that you and I are calling a truce for today. Ah, but after that, may the best woman win.
Victor: Okay.
Jill: And speaking of women, where is Nikki?
Victor: She should be any minute.
Nina: Is this a private gathering, or can anyone join in?
Paul: Hey! Hi!
Nina: [Chuckles]
Paul: How are you?
Nina: I'm well, thank you. How are you?
Paul: Fine. How's L.A.?
Nina: God, never mind that. How are you? I heard about the shooting.
Paul: Oh, it's gonna take more than a bullet to take me out.
Nina: [Chuckles]
Esther: Nina.
Nina: Oh!
Esther: Welcome back.
Nina: Hello, Esther. Thank you. It's good to be here.
Esther: Good to see you.
Nina: Hey.
[Both chuckle]
Jill: Where's chance?
Nina: Oh, unfortunately, he could not make it, but he wanted us to know that he is going to follow Katherine's instructions and do something today that would make her proud.
Devon: Afternoon, everyone.
Nina: Hi, Devon! Neil! Hi. How are you? Hi. I don't think we've met.
Hilary: Um, I'm Hilary.
Nina: I'm Nina. Nice to meet you.
Jill: Hilary is Neil's bride.
Nina: Oh, congratulations.
Hilary: Thank you.
Jill: I haven't had a chance to offer you my good wishes since your quickie wedding. Hilary got him to the altar so fast that it made my head spin.
Nina: [Chuckles]
Neil: Why don't you stop insulting me and my wife, Jill? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Does it make you feel good?
Jill: If you're gonna insult me, you better take your sunglasses off and look me in the eye.
Neil: I can't look you in the eye.
Jill: Why, Neil? You've never been bashful.
Lily: Jill --
Neil: No, lily. It's okay. I can't look you in the eye... because I can't see.
Victoria: Uh, excuse me -- uh, I think you have the wrong room.
Billy: I thought you wanted to make a break for it.
Victoria: [Chuckling] Billy.
Billy: No, no. I am your orderly...
Victoria: What are you...
Billy: ...Clifford fefferman. And you are my patient, Eunice neidermeyer.
Victoria: This is a little crazy.
Billy: We are going down to x-ray to get you a brain scan, and that's our cover in case anyone asks.
Victoria: Okay. Well, what's wrong with my, um, brain?
Billy: Where to begin?
Victoria: [Chuckles]
Billy: Where to begin?
Victoria: Okay, just -- what is this?
Billy: Take that. It's gonna cover up the baby.
Victoria: Okay. Uh, sure. Okay.
Billy: You can thank me when we're out of here clear.
Victoria: Thank you. [Chuckles] I was gonna thank you.
Billy: All right.
Victoria: I was gonna thank...
Billy: Coast is clear. It's time to move out, Eunice.
Victoria: Eunice is the worst name ever.
Billy: It suits you.
Neil: And then the lights started flickering, and I went over to the electrical box, which I shouldn't. I grabbed the two loose wires, and I put them together, and the next thing I know, I wake up in the hospital, and everything's completely dark.
Lauren: Oh, Neil.
Esther: You poor thing.
Michael: I'm so sorry.
Neil: No, stop it. Stop! Stop it, all of you! Okay? There's nothing to be sorry about. I-I'm -- this is just temporary.
Lily: Of course it is, dad.
Jack: And we'll all do everything we can to help you.
Hilary: Yes, we will.
Victor: Neil. I'll fly in the best doctors, okay? Whatever you need, you call me.
Neil: Thank you, Victor. That means a lot. What I really need is for all of you to stop treating me like a child -- like I'm a victim -- because I'm not. I'm not blind. I just can't see right now.
Neil: This is Katherine's day, and let's just keep it about her, all right?
Colin: You heard what the man said.
Jill: Murphy, the stage is yours.
Victor: Whoa, whoa. Nikki is not here yet. Just wait a minute.
Nikki: Oh, yes, she is.
Victor: There she is. Hi, my sweet.
Nikki: Hi, darling.
Victor: So...
Nikki: Okay, let's do this... for Katherine, of course.
Murphy: It's so good to see so many of Katherine's loved ones here. I know how much it would mean to her, but instead of me telling you, I'll let her tell you herself. ""I'm sure you're all marveling at the forethought it took for me to write all these letters. There are those of you who will think it's my desperate attempt to cling to life just a little bit longer, while others will call it nothing more than a grandiose, a self-important dog and pony show. Yes, Jill, I'm talking about you.""
[Light laughter]
Murphy: ""But I believe I've taken pen to so many papers because I don't want to leave you all. So I'm going to ask you to humor the dead woman. Quite frankly, I leave you no choice. I want you to carry out a little ritual. It's inspired by a ceremony I participated in on my bucket-list trip with my dear... sweet... [Voice breaking] Husband, Murphy.""
Michael: Hey. Want me to do it?
Murphy: Yeah.
Michael: Okay. Got it. ""Many of you used to come to me for advice or support and even a good, swift kick in the rump. No doubt you're all missing my unvarnished brilliance now. Well, you're in luck. I'm going to give you another chance to confide in me. It's your turn to write a letter. Put down all your thoughts, your hopes, dreams, troubles, whatever's on your mind. Afterward, place the letters in the bowl I provided and light them on fire. The smoke will then deliver your words to me.""
Jill: God, this is why we're gathered here together? To play pen pals with a ghost?
Michael: ""For you cynics in attendance, I'd like you to participate anyway. Just the act of writing down your feelings may help you clarify them and maybe even manage them. Or perhaps you'll envision me listening closely, raising an eyebrow, drumming my fingernails on the side of my cheek, and then telling you exactly what needs to be done.""
Jill: [Chuckles]
Michael: ""Either way, I trust you'll find the answer you're looking for.""
Jill: That'll be the day.
Michael: ""Now start scribbling, everybody, and remember I love you all.""
Murphy: [Murmuring]
Kevin: Yeah. Yeah.
Murphy: That was...
Kevin: We love you, too, Mrs. C., So let's get to work.
Murphy: Thank you.
Colin: So now she's giving us a homework assignment.
Devon: My grandmother always knew how to surprise.
Esther: This is gonna be so much fun.
Jill: Oh, settle down, Esther.
Paul: ""Dear Katherine, there have been a lot of changes in the last year. Chris and I just celebrated our first anniversary, thanks to you. And at the same time, you sent Nikki on a journey that would change her life. Well, it -- it changed mine, too. You helped bring our son back to us, and I can never thank you enough.""
Nikki: ""Things are good. The kids -- all of them -- are doing well. Victor and I are talking about a vacation. Those are all lies, Katherine. I've been drinking again. If only you were here. You would...""
Lauren: ""Katherine, I did something really stupid last year, and I put my marriage at risk. But, you know, Michael and I were able to put things back together better than ever. But now things just don't seem right, and I don't know why.""
Michael: ""Lauren and I couldn't be happier. But, um, I'm sure you already know that. I can feel you smiling down on us.""
Colin: ""Go ahead. Snarl if you want to. As if you didn't dislike me enough before, now I've gone behind Jill and Lauren's backs and dragged their new boutique into a money-laundering scheme. Not that I had any choice. It's the only way to keep Jill and my family safe, and I'd do anything to protect them. I love them that much.""
Esther: ""You know, Mrs. C., I put up with Jill for your sake, and I try to keep the house as beautiful as the day you left it, but without you -- I'm sorry -- it's just not the same.""
Murphy: ""My dear Katherine, I've done like you asked, sweetheart. I'm living my life to the fullest -- bowling, fishing. I've even taken up ballroom dancing. And one of these days, I'm gonna take you in my arms and trip the light fantastic.""
Nina: ""Thanks to that letter you left me, I was able to get over Paul. And my writer's block is gone, too. The main character in my new book is a feisty titan of industry with a heart worth more than all her billions. Sound familiar?""
Lily: ""You gave me my incredible wedding in France to cane and helped me in so many other ways. Now it's my dad who needs help.""
Cane: ""Hilary's playing the dutiful wife and Devon the dutiful son, but how long can that last?""
Devon: ""I know dad needs her. I'm not sure he can get through this without her. I'm not sure I can, either. She's all I think about, and she's all I want. I have to believe there's a way we can still be together.""
Hilary: Would you like to dictate that to me?
Neil: Hold on one second. You know, I think I got this. I can write in my sleep. If you do me a favor, I want you to read it back.
Hilary: Yeah.
Neil: Okay?
Hilary: Okay.
Neil: Okay. It's done. [Sighs]
Hilary: ""Dearest Katherine, I miss you very much. You must meet a lot of angels up there in heaven, but I've got one of my very own right here.""
Lily: Why are you doing that?
Neil: What happened?
Lily: He just ripped up his paper.
Neil: I'd like to know the reason for that, too, son.
Devon: I didn't like what I wrote, so I'm gonna write a new letter. You guys can go back to writing yours.
Victoria: Did you see Johnny's face when I walked in?
Billy: All I saw was this flash come running up to hug you.
Victoria: He thinks you're cool, too.
Billy: Yeah, second place. I'll take it.
Victoria: Well, I'm just really glad that he made a new friend.
Billy: Yeah, they're probably in Colton's backyard right now, digging up earthworms as we speak.
Victoria: Before you know it, they'll be graduating high school.
Billy: Got to enjoy every second of it.
Victoria: Yeah. Can't believe it's been a whole year since Katherine passed away. I'm sorry I'm missing her remembrance today.
Billy: Me, too, but, hey, you know she'd understand. And you're still tired from the orientation, so...
Victoria: You could still go.
Billy: I could, but I want to be here for you and the baby... if that's okay with you.
Victoria: Uh...yeah. It's okay, as long as you make me something to eat. I'm starving.
Billy: All right. What do you want?
Victoria: Uh, surprise me. I'll be right back.
Billy: Sounds like a plan.
Abby: Hey. What's up?
Billy: Hey, I need to ask a favor -- one I never thought I'd be asking for.
Kevin: ""When you willed me this key last year, there was only one door I wanted to unlock. It took me awhile, but I finally opened my mind to other possibilities, let my imagination run wild, and, to be honest, it's taken me to some pretty scary places.""
Jack: ""I trust you and dad are having a grand old time up there, Katherine. As for what's going on down here, I finally said goodbye to Phyllis. I just pray she's at peace.""
Victor: ""I'll spare you the details of my current project involving Phyllis. You most certainly would not approve. I know that. I just wanted to say that I miss you, Katherine. I really do. I think of you every day.""
Murphy: Finished?
Jack: The rest is up to Katherine.
Murphy: Thank you.
Jill: Here you go, Murphy.
Murphy: You didn't write anything.
Jill: I have nothing to say to Katherine, since, obviously, Katherine has nothing to say to me about this music box. So, put that in your bowl and smoke it, huh?
Murphy: Thank you, Victor. Oh.
Hilary: Okay, almost there.
Neil: Okay.
Hilary: Okay, here it is. Just put it in.
Neil: Okay.
[Bowl clatters]
Murphy: Oh, no, no, no. It's okay. No problem.
Kevin: Here, here, here.
Murphy: Got it?
Jack: We got it, Neil. Not to worry.
Kevin: Thanks.
Murphy: All right, thanks.
Murphy: Thank you.
Jack: Oh, only for you, Katherine. Yeah. Murphy, I got one more.
Murphy: Thank you, Jack. Oh, are we ready to do this?
All: Yes!
[Applause]
Murphy: [Clears throat] Nikki.
Nikki: Yes?
Murphy: As Katherine's closest friend, it's only right that you do the honors.
Victor: Go ahead, sweetheart. Go ahead.
Jill: ""It's only right that you do the honors""? See? Always second place. It's the story of my life.
Colin: Not anymore.
Nikki: [Exhales shakily]
[Frank Sinatra's ""I'm gonna live till I die"" plays]
Murphy: All right, in closing, Katherine had this to say. ""My dear friends and family, thank you for trusting me once again with your innermost desires and fears. For those of you who are content and at peace, I celebrate with you. For the rest, I know this little ceremony isn't the solution to your problems. Some challenges are too great, even for me to solve. And human nature is prone to giving in to deceptions and secrets. Even our best intentions can end up complicating things. It's not always easy to take one day at a time. But life must be lived and lived to the fullest. That's my wish for all of you. Until next year, my loved ones, take care. Katherine.""
Victor: This is Victor Newman.
Dr. Cutler: Thank you for getting back to me so soon. I wanted to let you know that I'm here at the facility, and I've just examined Phyllis.
Victor: So, what's the prognosis? Do you think you can bring her out of her coma?
Victoria: Mmm. That was perfect. Isn't it interesting how you don't realize that you're craving something until you get a taste of it again?
Billy: [Sighs] Yeah, you -- you always did love my PB&j; sandwiches.
Victoria: [Chuckles] Yeah, I did. So does Johnny. You know, he asked me if you'd make him one on his first day of school.
Billy: That is gonna be something, huh? Watching him walk into that classroom?
Victoria: I hope he's all right. I mean, I hope he'll be okay when we leave him there.
Billy: Johnny's a champ. It'll be me who's bawling my eyes out.
Victoria: [Chuckles] It was harder than I thought it would be today -- walking into the classroom and seeing those little chairs and that little -- that pink toy tea set.
Billy: Yeah. Yeah, you remember the, uh -- the me that Delia pretended to serve us from it on parents' day?
Victoria: Yeah. She was wearing that big pink feather boa. It was too big for her.
Billy: Yeah.
Victoria: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad.
Billy: No. Those are great memories. But I got to make some new ones today, like when Johnny was telling his teacher how he was born on the planet krypton. [Chuckles]
Victoria: Yeah. Um, I'm gonna put these in the dishwasher.
Billy: Let me -- let me get them for you. You should get some sleep.
Victoria: That's not gonna happen. I mean, Hannah's gonna be home with Johnny soon, so...
Billy: I could stay if you want me to.
Esther: That was a beautiful ceremony.
Lauren: Mm-hmm. It was. I know Katherine approves. Don't you, Jill?
Cane: Maybe she's apologizing for not writing a letter.
Nina: It'll be the first time since I've known Jill that she's been at a loss for words.
Murphy: Ladies and gents... [Up-tempo music plays] Katherine specifically wanted a party, not a wake, so let's have a party.
Esther: [Chuckles]
Murphy: Esther, would you trip the light fantastic with an old codger?
Esther: [Chuckling] Oh, you don't have to ask me twice.
[Both chuckle]
Michael: May I?
Lauren: I would love to. [Chuckles]
Cane: Come on, baby. Let's show them how it's done.
Lily: [Chuckles]
Neil: Oh, right over there?
Hilary: Do you want to give it a try?
Neil: What? What are you talking about? Out there on the dance floor? No, no, no, no. I've stumbled enough for one day, but there's no reason that you should sit this one out.
Hilary: It's okay.
Neil: No, it isn't okay. Where's Devon? Devon! Devon!
Devon: Yeah, right here. I'm right here, dad.
Neil: Hey.
Devon: Hey.
Neil: Come here. Um, how would you like to dance with my beautiful wife? Huh? Go on.
Victor: Well, then, you can start immediately?
Dr. Cutler: Within the hour, yes.
Victor: When could one expect results?
Dr. Cutler: If it works, we'll know very quickly.
Victor: Well, I have every confidence in you, doc.
Dr. Cutler: As long as you understand...there are no guarantees.
Victor: I expect to hear from you. Goodbye.
Paul: Nikki, don't you think you should sit down?
Nikki: I'm fine, Paul. Really.
Paul: I think it would be a good idea if --
Victor: Excuse me. What's going on?
Paul: Uh, she seems a little shaky.
Nikki: No, I'm not sha-- I mean, I'm --
Victor: Sweetheart.
Nikki: Look -- look at everybody here today, okay? Every-- everybody I-is upset. It's an emotional time for everybody, and I don't need the two of you hovering over me, so...if you just excuse me, I-I need a couple minutes alone. Ohh. [Sighs] [Exhales deeply]
Stitch: You okay?
Nikki: Hey! What are you doing? You can't -- you can't sneak up on somebody and -- and scare them like that.
Stitch: I was just jogging through the park, Nikki. You feeling okay? You don't seem like yourself.
Nikki: Oh, that's rich, coming from somebody who stole some man's identity.
Stitch: Okay, you seem a little off, and I don't think it's your M.S.
Nikki: Okay. Well, there you go, then. You've solved my problem, so, uh, you can just run along.
Victor: What's going on? You're meeting with a doctor now? Is there something I should be concerned about?
Nikki: Absolutely not.
Victor: Doc?
Stitch: You might want to take her home soon.
Nikki: Oh, my God.
Victor: Okay, sweetheart. The festivities are over with. Let's say our goodbyes. I'll take you to the ranch, okay?
Nikki: Yeah, thanks a lot for your unsolicited advice there, Dr. Rayburn, or whatever you're calling yourself these days.
Murphy: Thank you for coming.
Victor: Thank you so much.
Nikki: Thank you so much.
Victor: Esther, nice to see you. It was a very nice party. Thank you.
Nina: So, I'm sorry to see cricket's not here.
Paul: Oh, she had a trial she couldn't get out of.
Nina: Maybe if she had been around, you wouldn't have spent the afternoon watching Nikki.
Paul: I am concerned about her. She's had a tough go of it lately.
Nina: Yeah, I heard you found out you two share a son.
Paul: That's right, Nina. It's a complicated situation.
Nina: It doesn't really change the fact that you and cricket are married. Tied the knot right here, as a matter of fact.
Paul: Is there something you want to say to me, Nina? Like, ""happy anniversary""?
Nina: You ended it with me to be with cricket. So you two had better be the real deal.
Lauren: Oh, thank you for the dance. We haven't done that in a long time.
Michael: Yes, yes, it was nice. Mwah!
Lauren: ""Nice""?
Michael: Yeah.
Lauren: Oh.
Kevin: So, what do you think? Did Mrs. C. Get our messages?
Lauren: I thought so at first, but now I'm not so sure.
Michael: Oh, I think she'd have plenty to say to you. She'd -- she'd say something like, uh, ""don't you even consider leaving town, young man. You stay here in Genoa City and make a good living for yourself."" That's what she'd say.
Kevin: I think that she probably regretted waiting till the end of her life to fulfill her bucket list. She would tell me to complete my destiny, steamroll over anyone to get there, and don't worry about the consequences.
Colin: Leave it to Katherine to stir things up.
Cane: Yeah, let's just hope you were honest in your letter to her, since, you know, you can't be honest with me, your own son, huh?
Colin: And what would you mean by that?
Cane: I don't know. Maybe since I caught you lying to me about the things you were doing -- that sketchy looking guy yesterday.
Colin: Don't get upset. Everything's under control.
Jill: Wait. I hope you're congratulating your father.
Cane: Wow. What am I congratulating him for, huh?
Jill: For throwing in his lot with Lauren and me. He is now a legitimate businessman in the boutiques.
Colin: That I am. This woman's changed my life.
Cane: Wow. Well, let's hope you can be honest with her for both your sakes. Excuse me.
Colin: [Sighs] Right.
Jill: What's with him?
Colin: So, I saw you gazing rather deeply at Katherine's picture. Is everything all right?
Jill: I don't know. Writing these letters and burning them? And then gathering everybody here and putting us through this ridiculous exercise? [Sighs] Couldn't I just be like a normal person and go to the cemetery and put flowers on her grave? Cry in the privacy of my own home? I mean, isn't it bad enough that my heart is breaking because she's gone? [Sighs] See, why do I have to jump through hoops all the time to prove myself to her and inevitably fail? Oh, Colin, not a single damn thing has changed.
Colin: [Chuckles] That's where you're wrong. You've changed. Look, she sent you on a journey. Now, I guess for the first time, you didn't finish up back where you started from. You finished up with me...right here.
Jill: Oh, my God. Oh, my God, Colin. I finally figured out what this means.
[Low-tempo music plays]
Devon: This feels really good.
Hilary: Okay. Neil needs us.
Jack: Hey, buddy. How you doing? Can I get you anything?
Neil: Hey, Jack. Just a description of my wife.
Jack: [Chuckles]
Neil: How's she look out there? Hey, come on, Jack. Is it that hard to describe? Are you just tongue-tied by Hilary's beauty? And kiss everywhere
Jack: She's a knockout, Neil. She's absolutely radiant out there.
Victoria: [Sighs] It was a good day.
Billy: You know, it could be like this every day.
Victoria: You need to go.
Billy: Okay, but I'll be back, you know. I'll be there for Johnny's first day of preschool and his first tee-ball practice and every other important event in his life. You can count on it. And you can count on me, Vick. I'm gonna prove it to you.
[Door closes]
Victor: You were kind of quiet in the car, my sweetheart.
Nikki: Uh, it felt good to turn my mind off for a little bit.
Victor: [Sighs] Yeah. Katherine asking us to write down our feelings and thoughts.
Nikki: Yeah, she probably wouldn't like what I said.
Victor: Why?
Nikki: Ah, I guess I got a little maudlin. The whole thing is stupid. What -- what does a letter do, anyway?
Victor: Baby, are you okay?
Nikki: [Sighs] Yeah, I guess I just would have rather had my best friend in the flesh, that's all.
Victor: Baby, you always have me. You know that, don't you?
Nikki: I know. I know.
Victor: Okay.
Dr. Cutler: This may be your last chance, Phyllis. I hope it works. I know how many people are anxious for you to wake up... and hear what you have to say for yourself.
Jill: Oh, I have an idea. Why doesn't everybody come back to our house now?
Cane: Sounds good to me.
Michael: Good idea. Let's go.
Jill: Continue the party.
Neil: Okay.
Jack: You good? Okay.
Neil: Thank you. Thank you.
Devon: Okay?
Neil: Okay. [Clears throat]
Devon: Let's go. See you, Jack.
Lily: Bye.
Jill: Bye. Sweetheart, would you mind going back to the house and helping Esther welcome the guests?
Colin: Where will you be?
Jill: I'll be right here. I want a little private moment.
Colin: See you back at the house.
Jill: You crafty old devil all this time, I've been staring at this box, day in and day out, trying to find a clue as to where the treasure was. And it turns out that the hunt was the treasure, and along the way, Colin and I found each other again, and, oh, Katherine, I swear to God, I have never been so happy in my whole life. And I have to believe that you were trying to tell me that the -- the journey was what mattered, not the destination. So thank you. Thank you, because you and this music box -- you really worked your magic. So, I don't need this anymore. I'm gonna give it back to you. I hope whatever journey you're on right now, you are having the time of your life.","Billy visits Victoria in the hospital where she is wanting to make her quick exit but she is confined for the time being. Everyone sees a picture of Katherine as they await the beginning of the memorial service. Nikki pours herself a drink and gulps it down in order to calm her nerves. Jill thanks Victor for coming to the celebration. She asks about Nikki's whereabouts. Neil, Hilary, and Devon arrive. Jill and Neil exchange some sarcastic words. Jill tells Neil to look her in the eye and tell her that. Neil tells Jill that he cannot look her in the eye because he cannot see. Jill hugs Neil as a way of apologizing to him. Billy helps Victoria to leave the hospital. Neil tells the group what caused his blindness. Victor promises to get the best doctors for him, but Neil insists that his blindness is only temporary. Nikki arrives for the celebration where Murphy reads a letter from Katherine, but he begins to cry so Michael has to take over. Katherine's letter gives them all instructions to write her a letter and then burn all the letters together. Everyone begins to write their letter to Katherine. Neil writes his letter and then asks Hilary to read it back to him. Devon listens to the letter and then rips his letter up. This alerts Lily as to why he tore the letter up.",summ_screen
"Billy: Who do I talk to about buying some of these masterpieces?
Daniel: Are you serious?
Billy: Why wouldn't I be, bro?
Daniel: Natasha? Um, this gentleman is interested in some of the sketches. Which ones do you want?
Billy: Most definitely... that one. His model is amazing.
Colleen: There you are.
Daniel: Hey. Yeah.
Colleen: Whatcha doing?
Daniel:  Sighs  Just... soaking it all in.
Colleen: Amazing night, huh?
Daniel: It was a little overwhelming.
Colleen: Well... do you need some company to help you celebrate?
Amber: Can I have one more, please?
Billy: You know, this is probably my worst trait. I don't give up easily.
Amber: What do you mean?
Billy: You ditched me. Yep. You walked right out of that room and didn't say a single word to me whatsoever.
Amber: I'm sorry.
Billy: Sir, can I get a scotch.
Man: Sure.
Billy: Neat. Having second thoughts about hanging out with me?
Amber: No. No, not at all. I just, uh... you know, it got a little claustrophobic in there.
Billy: Yeah, I agree. But, uh, this-- this is better. Thank you. To Daniel's inspiration for all his wonderful drawings. You know, as beautiful as they are, they do not compare to the original.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: You're calling very late. Does this mean you've heard something? The S.E.C. ruled in my favor? Yes! Yes! Did they put it in writing that I in no way manipulated the Jabot stock price by covering up the David Chow affair? Great. Okay, what else? Well, I should hope my giving information on Brad to the F.B.I. helped. It tied him financially to the mob. Great, all right, have the decision sent to me right away, and thank you. You did a great job. Okay, me? I'm going out to spread the good news. Okay, bye. Oh, glory hallelujah!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: You're River's daughter?
Girl: Why would I make it up?
Lauren: It--it's just-- it's the first we've heard of this. You know, there's probably a lot we don't know. Come in. Come in. We're standing in the door.
Michael: Who's your mother?
Lauren: Well, did you come here with River?
Michael: Just at least tell us your name?
Eden: Eden. But that's all you're getting from me. My dad's in jail and it's your fault.
Michael: My fault?
Eden: He saw the cops coming into the diner but got you out of there to save your butt. So now you've gotta save his.
Michael: Do I?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: Hmm.
Chloe: Hmm. Uh, he's not home.
Jill: Oh, drat, I have some important business to discuss with him. It can't wait.
Chloe: Uh, okay, well, he will be home shortly, so why don't you come in and wait?
Jill: No, I think I'll just wait in the car.
Chloe: In the car?
Jill: I have some calls to make.
Chloe: You know, don't you think you're being a little childish? I am carrying your grandchild. Now would it kill you to come in and just spend a few minutes with me?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: So if Daniel the gifted artist becomes famous, so will you.
Amber: I'd kinda like to get there on my own, thank you.
Billy: Oh, we don't wanna be anybody's Mona Lisa?
Amber: He's not going to be drawing me anymore.
Billy: Hmm. You know, actually, he's a hack. He didn't do your eyes justice. He should've captured that sparkle.
Amber: No one's ever told me my eyes sparkle before.
Billy: No? Hmm. Well...
Lily: Hey, um, Billy? Sorry, Guys. Have you seen Colleen?
Billy: Oh, not since I left the art show.
Lily: Yeah, it was weird. We were supposed to head out together, and then she just kinda vanished.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colleen: Why do you look so sad? Your show was an unqualified success.
Daniel: I guess.
Colleen: Daniel, look how many sketches you sold.
Daniel: I just-- I wish that Billy hadn't come.
Colleen: Oh, come on, he's not that bad. I mean, you just never really knew him well enough.
Daniel: No, what I do know is that he treated Kevin like crap when Gloria was married to his dad. Um, I know that Jana, who likes everyone, found that he was the one exception to her rule. And I know that he gave Amber a fake name when he met her.
Colleen: So?
Daniel: So guys only give girls a fake name for one reason-- so they can bail after they hook up with them.
Colleen: Okay, Billy showed up to support Amber. That's hardly bailing. And Billy uses ""Liam"" when he first meets people to maintain some anonymity.
Daniel: Who does that?
Colleen: People with famously wealthy families, Daniel, okay? Liam is just a regular guy.
Daniel: Liam is a player.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amber: Mmm.
 Giggles 
Billy: You want another?
Amber: Mmm. I don't know. Uh... you know what? I'm gonna go to the restroom, and then I'm gonna tell you when I get back.
Billy: Okay.
Amber: Okay.
Billy: Okay.
Amber:  Giggles 
Billy: All right, I'll be right here.
Amber: Okay!
Billy: Okay! Hey. Why don't you come join us while you're waiting for CeeCee?
Lily: Uh, that's okay.
Billy: Oh, come on. Do you really wanna sit here alone in this great bar in this great city?
Lily: Actually, Amber and I-- we don't really hang out together.
Billy: Why? Did she, uh, break up your marriage between you and Daniel?
Lily: Um, not exactly.
Billy: Exactly what does that mean?
Lily: Well, it means that her and Daniel became an item after we were both divorced.
Billy: Oh, both divorced? Amber was also married?
Lily: Yes, she was. To Cane, actually.
Billy: Oh, really? To Cane? My bro. Your main squeeze.
Lily: Yep. Exactly. So, uh, Amber and I-- we pretty much keep our distance.
Billy: You know, I should probably meet this brother of mine. I mean, from what I can see, he's been involved with some pretty wonderful women.
[SCENE_BREAK]
River: I have nothing to say to you.
Myers: Well, then I don't suppose you'd, uh, like to save everybody a lot of extra time and money and just confess?
River: Yeah, right, just leave me alone.
Myers: If you cannot get an attorney, an attorney will be appointed for you in the morning. I don't think it's gonna do you any good.
River: How's that?
Myers: You set off a bomb that killed a man.
River: We never meant to hurt anyone.
Myers: His death was the result of an act of terrorism. Terrorism. You couldn't pick a worse time to be facing that charge.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Uh, Lauren, would you mind looking after the child while I go down to the prison and see what's happening with her father?
Lauren: Sure.
Eden: I'm going with you.
Michael: That's not a smart move.
Eden: Oh, why?
Michael: Because you're a minor.
Eden: I don't feel like one.
Michael: The law doesn't care how you feel. Look, with your father in jail, there may be guardianship issues.
Eden: I'll risk it.
Michael: You wanna end up in foster care?
Lauren: I-I think you should just let Michael sort this out.
Eden: Will you let my dad stay here when he gets out on bail?
Michael: Well, that's not gonna happen. I mean, the bail part. Look, your father has been on the run for 40 years. He is a definite flight risk, and there are the other charges.
Eden: He was just fighting for what he believes in. He wanted the world to be a better place, for people to stop hurting each other. The charges are bogus!
Michael: All right, all right, that might be true, but he's still gonna have to prove it in court.
Lauren: Michael will do everything he can to help. Won't you?
Michael: I can't make any promises until I find out what's going on at the station. The charges may be bogus, but the F.B.I. Is all over this case. So I just wouldn't count on... your father coming home tonight. Armed man on board a greyhound because bus arrested for stabbing nowhere passenger.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cane: See, there's-- there's the eyes, and there's his little nose and mouth. See, there's his feet and there's the hands.
Esther: Oh, my grandchild!
Kay: Is the baby healthy?
Cane: Yeah.
Kay: Well...
Cane: Yeah, he's doing well.
Kay: Thank God for that.
Esther: To think, I'm related to Katherine Chancellor, after all these years.
Kay: Well, we wouldn't exactly have chosen it that way, but, uh, yes, Cane fathering Lily's baby does mean that.
Esther: Lily's baby?
Cane: It's, uh, it's Chloe's baby, Grandma.
Kay: What did I say?
Cane: You said Lily's baby.
Kay: Well, whatever. All right, how about all of us having some dessert? I think we deserve dessert. Deserve dessert.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: So, uh... Cane and I-- we went to the Ob/Gyn earlier.
Jill: Oh. Is the baby okay?
Chloe: Fabulous. Healthy and growing. We actually saw a picture, um, of him on the, uh, sonogram... monitor, and, uh... well, it's not a him yet. You know, it's just easier than saying ""Him or her"" all of the time. Anyway, the doctor, uh, said that he is just great and it's a model pregnancy.
Jill: Good.
Chloe: Okay, then...
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amber: Well, Lily, no Colleen yet?
Lily: Uh, no, I haven't seen her.
Billy: I wonder what waylaid her.
Amber: Hmm.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colleen: So are you glad I came?
Daniel: I wouldn't have wanted to share this with anyone else in the entire world.
Colleen: Is that the truth?
Daniel: It's the naked truth in the naked city, so help me God!
Colleen: Naked.
Daniel: What are you doing?
Colleen: Naked truth, naked city, naked artist.
Daniel: Colleen? You are the most beautiful... sexy... unbelievably incredible... person that I've ever met.
Colleen: Make love to me, Daniel.
Daniel: Make love to you?
Colleen: Make love to me right now!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: Amber, are you okay?
Amber: Huh?
Billy: You look sick all of a sudden.
Amber: Oh, uh... it just must've been the martini.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Colleen: Are those the ones my Uncle Billy bought?
Daniel: Mm-hmm. It would be a shame if they were to get lost in the mail, hmm?
Colleen: Let me ask you something. If those sketches were... of a flower or a street scene or let's say... of me, would you be this upset?
Daniel: What, do you think I'm pissed because they're of Amber?
Colleen: Well, aren't you?
Daniel: I just think it's a little excessive. You know, I don't see what he's trying to prove.
Colleen: You still have feelings for her, don't you?
Daniel: Yeah. You know, I'm a friend of hers. She--we were friends before anything else, but that's all.
Colleen: Okay, is that what you see me as? A friend? Because... Daniel, I hope you see me as something more. .
Daniel: I do see you as something more.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: Uh, do you want something to drink or eat? Michael could be a while.
Eden: I'm fine.
Lauren: Why don't I call your mother and let her know that you're safe?
Eden: She wouldn't answer since she's been dead for 15 years.
Lauren: I'm sorry.
Eden: Stuff happens.
Lauren: So have you been living at the ashram all this time?
Eden: Look, I appreciate your attempt at bonding, but can we just fast forward through all that crap?
Lauren: I'm just trying to help.
Eden: Well, if you, uh, really wanna score some points, you could let me take a bath. The motel, um, my dad put us up in was pretty gross.
Lauren: Yeah, of course. We have bubbles and bath salts. You can really relax in there. So everything you need is just-- it's down the hall to the right. Towels, shampoo, a robe. Do you want me to wash your clothes while you're in there?
Eden: Oh, uh, they probably could use it.
Lauren: All right. Just toss 'em in the hall when you're ready.
Eden: Oh, uh, there's some more stuff in my bag if you really wanna knock yourself out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Thank you.
River: Michael, what? They arrest you, too?
Michael: No.
River: Thank God. You, uh, saw it on TV?
Michael: Yes. But the principle reason I'm here is in response to the pleading of my sister.
River: Oh.
Michael: A little detail you managed to leave out of your life story.
River: Things were complicated enough with us without bringing Eden into it. Is she okay? Where is she?
Michael: She is back at the apartment with Lauren. So... explain?
River: I met her mom when I was teaching college in California.
Michael: Oh, wait, wait, don't--please, please don't tell me this is the kid who got you booted off the faculty?
River: Yeah, but she wasn't a kid, she was a grad student, not much younger than me.
Michael: Grad student? Yeah, grad students. ""I fell in love blah-blah-blah."" I've heard this before.
River: We got romantically involved. And... when she got pregnant, I got all uptight. Not because... because I didn't care for her, but I'd already abandoned one wife and child. And I didn't wanna put someone through that again.
Michael: That's noble of you. Did you tell her the truth about your past?
River: Yeah. She didn't care. She just wanted to stay together, whatever the risk.
Michael: Willing to live with the secrets, was she?
River: Until some, uh, busybody at the school... alerted the--the ethics board about our situation. It got in the local papers. They let me go, which is so much the better.
Michael: Yeah. You didn't want the F.B.I. probing further into your little summer of love.
River: Exactly, that's when she and I took off.
Michael: Wait... Eden--your daughter-- that poor girl was born on the run?
River: Shortly after we fled.
Michael: Where's the mother?
River: After she gave birth, she split.
Michael: And what--why? Being a fugitive wasn't her cup of tea?
River: She had a drug problem.
Michael: Well, is she clean now? Because she can take Eden--
River: No. No. She's dead.
Michael: The drugs?
River: She tried hard. She couldn't kick it. I took Eden, we moved from place to place until we found the ashram. That's where I raised her.
Michael: All right, how much does your daughter know about the murder of the bank janitor?
River: She doesn't have a clue how serious the charges are.
Michael: Why didn't you tell her?
River: She's a kid. I told her what I thought she'd understand.
Michael: Well, she's gonna grow up fast when she hears the truth coming out at your trial.
River: I don't wanna think about it!
Michael: Well, you had better start thinking about it, because it's gonna happen!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: Oh, I am so glad you're home.
Chloe: Mm. Thanks a lot.
Cane: What are you doing here?
Chloe: Oh, she came to talk to you.
Jill: I'm really capable of speaking for myself.
Chloe: Oh, well, you wouldn't know it from the past hour.
Cane: Here, look, let me show you this. It's the, uh, it's the baby's first ultrasound picture.
Jill: Oh, the ultrasound!
Cane: See its head?
Jill: Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Cane: The feet. A little bum.
Jill: Oh, my God!
Chloe: It's a cute little bugger, huh?
Cane: It's amazing, isn't it? When you actually get to see it like this. Look.
Jill: I wish I'd had something like this with you.
Chloe: You know, we should get a scrapbook. You know, have the baby's first picture, put it in.
Jill: Honey, when's the due date?
Chloe: Its right there on the ultrasound, see?
Jill: Good. Um, Chloe, do you mind if I have a few moments alone with my son?
Chloe: Sure. I'll just, uh, go in the kitchen and feed your grandchild.
Cane:  Sighs  So what's, uh, what's up?
Jill: Oh! Oh, I have the best news!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: So do you like New York as much as I do?
Lily: Uh, yeah, of course. But as far as big cities go, I will always be partial to Paris.
Billy: A girl after my own heart.
Colleen: Sorry we're so late, Guys. We just lost track of time.
Daniel: Finally got that, uh, gallery closed down.
Billy: Mmm.
Colleen: So what are you guys all up to?
Billy: Oh, we're just chillin'.
Lily: Oh, Colleen, you might wanna fix your--
Colleen: Oh! So embarrassing.
Amber: Billy and I have just been having the greatest time, haven't we, Baby? I mean, we didn't even realize you guys were running late.
Billy: No, we didn't.
Amber: Unh-unh.
[Billy remembering]
Colleen: I don't know how into Amber you are, but the more time you spend with her, the more it frees up Daniel for me.
Billy: Oh, CeeCee, you're into Romalotti?
Colleen: Would you please just do it for me?
Billy: Yes, I'll do it for you, sure. Anything for you, Cee.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: So, Honey, what do you think? Should we have one for the road here? Or should we grab a drink back at my hotel room?
Amber: That is the best idea I have heard all night.
Billy: Huh.
Amber: In fact... I'd love nothing more.
Billy: Great. Bye, Guys.
Colleen: See ya later.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: So since there was no incriminating evidence against me, the S.E.C. had to drop their investigation.
Cane: So you're in the clear?
Jill: I am completely in the clear!
Cane: Oh! This is wonderful news!
Jill: I know! I know! And it also means that I can get back to work.
Cane: Yeah, but don't push it. Not too fast.
Jill: What?
Cane: Well, the stock price stabilized. Just let the dust settle.
Jill: No, I've got to take back control of Chancellor Industries. I am going to move boldly, and we're gonna be partners.
Cane: How?
Jill: Well, you have first-hand knowledge now of how Katherine likes to meddle in company affairs. And the two of us working together is the only way we're gonna be able to keep her in check.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Esther: It was so sweet of Cane to think of us.
Kay: Yes, well, he's a good man.
Esther: Yeah, and he's gonna be a very good father.
Kay: Yes, he will.
Esther: It's just wonderful the way he talks about the baby. It's so clear that he cares, like when he showed us the ultrasound.
Kay: What ultrasound?
Esther: You know, at the coffeehouse? When he showed us the ultrasound pictures of the baby, remember?
Kay: Oh, yes, yes, yes. Well, don't look at me like that. Is it a sin to get mixed up once in a while?
Esther: Its one thing messing up names, Mrs. C., but this is more serious.
Kay: It's nothing, Esther. Nothing.
Esther: I think you should see the doctor.
Kay: All right, I'll mention it to him the next time I have a check-up.
Esther: But this has happened before.
Kay: So? So what? I'm warning you right now, don't you dare say a word about this to Jill, 'cause you know how she has a tendency to just blow things out of proportion. Don't you dare mention it to her!
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: So you taught Eden to live her life in fear? Never to trust anyone? To be ready to run... whenever? Just in case the F.B.I. showed up?
River: Look, I did my best to make her self-sufficient.
Michael: Yeah. In case this happened.
River: Look, I figured the day might come when she'd have to live on her own, but... she's still just a kid.
Michael: Yeah. She's a minor. She's gonna need a guardian. No guardian.
River: I thought maybe... would you take her in?
Michael: That's a tall order, don't you think?
River: Please. I'm begging. She's the world to me.
Michael: Mmm. Okay. Fine. Yes. I...
Man: Mr. Baldwin? My hero. Have no fear, your savior is here.
River: Who are you?
Dick: Dentner. Dick Dentner, attorney and activist, and I promise you, I haven't given up the good fight.
River: You're here to represent me?
Dick: I was at Kent State when the shooting started. I marched against the convention in Chicago, even had a fling with Joplin. This seems a fitting place to end up.
Michael: Uh, excuse me, Mr. Dentner? Um, the court appointed you?
Dick: Self-appointed, my man. I saw the pigs arrest you on television, and I knew this case was for me. So... Lowell? River? I'm your attorney if you want me.
River: Yeah. Sure.
Dick: Perfect! We're a team! And together we're gonna stick it to the man! Groovy, huh?
River: Right. Right on. You were in Chicago '68?
Dick: I was at Chicago.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Amber: Oh! Ah!
 Giggles 
Amber: Wow.
Billy: Thank you. That was nice.
Amber: Yeah.
Billy: Oh, Daniel and Cane are morons. Idiots.
Amber: I guess you're just blessed.
Billy:  Laughs  I'm serious. How could he let you go? My God, look at you.
Amber: You really mean that, don't you?
Billy: Oh, yeah. Scout's honor.
Amber: Well, that... means... more to me... than you could possibly know.
Billy: Let's find out.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: It's getting late.
Lily: Late? Come on now, New York is just coming to life at this hour.
Colleen: Mm-hmm. Oh, I should call my dad and see what's going on with his case. Excuse me one minute.
Lily: Okay. Well, Daniel Romalotti, congratulations. Everyone is very proud of you.
Daniel: Thank you. You know, it's all because of Sabrina, right? I mean, she's the one who made all of it happen.
Lily: Mm-hmm.
Daniel: It really is too bad that she couldn't be there tonight.
Lily: Yeah, I know it is. Makes me feel even more sad to think about how people treated her before she died.
Daniel: Sure, everyone gave 'em a hard time when she married Victor.
Lily: I know, but they were in love. It's like you can't help who you fall in love with.
Daniel: It's never logical, is it?
Lily: Mnh-mnh. Well, maybe sometimes, but in my case, it is definitely not.
Daniel: Oh, me, too.
Lily: Listen... Colleen is my best friend and... I just want her to be happy.
Daniel: You wanna know if I'm on the level?
Lily: I mean, if you're the guy for her, then I am all for it. But I just hope... that she's the girl for you. Because if she's not...
Daniel: 'Cause if she's not, what?
Lily: If she's not, then just take it from me, there is nothing worse than not being with the person that you are in love with.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: Ow.
Cane: What's wrong?
Chloe: My hands hurt.
Cane: Why?
Chloe: They're, uh, stiff, achy. I don't know, I read that I guess it's just common in pregnancy.
Cane: What, you can't take something for that?
Chloe: No, I can't. You know, the book says that the best therapy is just to rub them, but the more I do it, the more it hurts.
Cane:  Sighs  Come here.
Chloe: Why?
Cane: 'Cause I'm gonna rub them for you. Come here.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Jill: Hello.
Kay: Oh, well, I wondered where you were.
Jill: I went to visit Cane.
Esther: Did he show you the photograph of the baby?
Jill: Yes, he did. It makes it so real. How'd you know about it?
Esther: Oh, he showed us, too.
Jill: When?
Kay: Well, I called him about something when he was at Crimson Lights, so we just stopped by on the way home.
Esther: I'm so happy that the baby is healthy and thriving.
Kay: Well, it's also gonna be a blessing for Lily.
Esther: Mm-hmm.
Jill: For Lily?
Esther: Oh, you know, Mrs. C. is still adjusting to the fact that Cane married Kate--Chloe instead of Lily. Would you like a snack, Mrs. C.?
Kay: Yes, come to think of it. I am getting hungry.
Esther: Let's see what we can find.
Kay: Okay, thank you. Uh, you and I-- we'll talk later.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lauren: How did it go?
Michael: I'm worried. This... hippie lawyer came out of nowhere to represent Lowell.
Lauren: And--and what's wrong with that?
Michael: Well, he was a pontificating gasbag who just wanted one last gasp of the '60s.
Lauren: Ugh. Groovy.
Michael: Yeah, that-- exactly! That!
Lauren: Look, Honey, you know what? The charges are bad enough. I'm sure he's not gonna turn this into a screw the establishment circus.
Michael: He, uh, actually said, ""We're not gonna let the pigs do the man's dirty work.""
Lauren: Ugh. Well, you can't let him say that in court.
Michael: Oh, the jury will convict before he completes his opening statement.
Lauren: So what are you gonna do?
Michael: I don't know.
Eden: You don't know?
Michael: I will do what I can.
Eden: Yeah. I know what that means. Is my stuff ready? I gotta go.
Lauren: Wait a minute, go where?
Eden: I gotta find a place to stay.
Michael: All right, listen to me, stay here.
Eden: I don't wanna stay here. You don't know me. I don't know you. Let's keep it that way.
Michael: I'm not letting you go.
Eden: What are you gonna do? Lock me in the bathroom?
Michael: No, but... listen to me, I promised your father that I would look after you. He is in a bad spot. And the one thing that could make him feel worse is if I have to go in there and tell him that you took off on your own.
Eden: I can fend for myself.
Michael: Okay, okay, here. Just--just go ahead and make him suffer more.
Michael: All right. All righty, here's the deal. If you stay with us, I will do whatever I can to help your father.
Eden: Yeah, I'll buy that when I see it. But okay... I'll stay... for Dad's sake.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: So tell me about Cane.
Amber: What do you mean?
Billy: Well, I mean, he's my brother, but I don't know anything about him.
Amber: Hmm... Cane is one of the most decent guys I have ever met in my life.
Billy: Oh, yeah?
Amber: Mm-hmm.
Billy: So then what broke you up?
Amber: Mistakes.
Billy: Mistakes?
Amber: Mm-hmm.
Billy: Well, I'm glad you made those mistakes. Otherwise, I'd be here alone tonight.
Amber: Mmm.
Billy: So after you... Cane was with Lily?
Amber: With her? If they were any closer, they'd be one person.
[NEXT_ON]
Kevin: You're hiding something. Damn it, will you tell me what's going on?
Nick: What happened in Mexico? What did you do?
Sharon: Since you're so fascinated in where Jack went, he's in L.A. with Ashley.
Phyllis: Why didn't he take you?","Daniel's show wraps up and things between Colleen and him heat up in the gallery. At a nearby bar in New York Amber sulks but Billy cheers her up while probing for information about Cane. Michael goes to see River to get an explanation about his sister Eden, River ask Michael to take her in and he obliges. Michael also vows to do all he can to get River off. Cane shows Kay and Esther the ultrasound, Kay insists the baby is Lily's both Esther and Cane become concerned. The SEC drops the charges on Jill and elated she goes to tell Cane but is forced to bond with Chloe. Lily tells Daniel to not string Colleen along if she isn't the one. Chloe gets a hand massage from Cane. Billy shows interests in Lily.",summ_screen
"Neil: You're resigning?
Ashley: You can't be serious, Jack.
Jack: Oh, I assure you, I am. The Abbott-winters foundation will hereafter be known as the winters foundation. I wish you all the best, Neil.
Neil: I don't want your best wishes. I want you to stay on as my partner, Jack.
Lily: This foundation has meant so much to people.
Devon: Wouldn't be the same without you, Jack.
Neil: I know it's a terrible time. I get that. But to go all scorched-earth on us -- it's not necessary.
Jack: Suppose we let me decide that.
Ashley: Jackie.
Jack: Listen... I've lost my faith in the cause. I no longer believe in the mission. Redemption, second chances -- I don't believe in it, thanks in no small part to my brother here, whose entire life I have tried to help. But it turns out he's an incurable addict -- a lost cause in every sense of the word, and I'm not gonna waste my time on him or anyone like him again.
Billy: Well, St. Jack, everybody. With all the answers once again, self- righteous to a fault -- biggest hypocrite I know.
Ashley: Billy.
Billy: Here's a little fun fact for everybody. Jack -- he slept with my mother while she was still married to our father. It was before my time, but, still, an interesting little piece of family lore, isn't it? Do whatever you're gonna do, Jack. Quit or don't quit. But take the martyr act and shove it.
Jack: Martyr? Really? Did you or did you not sleep with my wife, making a mockery of my marriage and burning to the ground any chance you and I will ever have of a relationship?
Billy: I'm not gonna deny what I did or the damage that I caused, but you sure as hell are gonna deny your role in it. You don't want to face the real reason Phyllis turned to me. You were just as responsible for your marriage blowing up as I am.
Nikki: I suppose you want to be alone.
Phyllis: Well, I suppose you're right. If you've come here to condemn me, I suggest you take a ticket and come back later. I'm not in the mood.
Nikki: I don't want to condemn you, Phyllis. I'm actually very concerned.
Phyllis: Oh, really? Why do I find that hard to believe?
Nikki: I am worried about the fallout this situation is going to have on everybody -- both of our families. Jack came out to the ranch yesterday to declare war on Victor.
Phyllis: Why are you telling me this?
Nikki: Well, it's gonna be hard enough to keep those two from killing each other, and if you go after Victor, too -- [Chuckles]
Phyllis: Oh. You mean because I have nothing left to live for but revenge?
Victoria: I am not tied to Billy -- at least not the way that you mean.
Travis: What way do I mean?
Victoria: We have kids together, yes, and we're gonna co-parent, but that's where it ends.
Travis: Okay.
Victoria: [Sighs] Am I upset about the way that he's living his life right now? Yes. But am I jealous of him and Phyllis? No, not at all.
Travis: Victoria, I'm not trying to put you on the spot here, okay? This whole situation's a mess.
Victoria: Yeah, I know. You think?
Travis: So, I think I should give you the space you need to figure some things out.
Victoria: Space? I...don't know where that's coming from. I mean, I don't even know what that means. Travis, are you saying that we should stop seeing each other?
Jack: I suggest you stop talking before I stop you.
Billy: Phyllis slept with me because you pushed her away, Jack. You were more interested in making peace with Victor instead of listening to your wife, but I listened to her. I was there when you weren't. And that little friendship turned in to something more, Jack. Phyllis loved me.
Jack: You son of a --
Devon: Hey, Jack.
Neil: Jack, stop!
Hilary: Sorry I'm late.
Neil: It's not worth it, Jack.
Ashley: This is over! This meeting's done.
Jack: Oh, you bet it is over.
Travis: No. I still want to be with you. It's just I don't want to pressure you, Victoria. Okay? I don't want to make things more complicated than they are while you work through all this stuff with Billy.
Victoria: Wait. Hold on a second. All of what stuff with Billy? I don't know where this is coming from at all. I really don't. And I don't know if I like the sound of it, either.
Travis: I've been living out of a suitcase, all right? When I came back to town, it's not like I had a plan. I need to get a job.
Victoria: Yeah. I hope you're not thinking about the one that Jill offered you.
Travis: No. No. Definitely not. But, you know, I should have a place of my own.
Victoria: Look, if this is because Billy came by the other night, then --
Travis: Me being there is just adding a level of complexity you don't need right now. Not much is gonna change, right? I'm still crazy about you. We're still together. I'll just have a place to pick up my mail every now and then. Does that make sense?
Victoria: Yeah, it makes sense. Yeah.
Travis: Okay. Well, I'll get my things together, and I'll be out before you're back from work, okay?
Victoria: Okay. Yeah. I mean, if you really think that this is what's best for us, then...yeah.
Travis: I do.
Victoria: Okay.
Nikki: You have to understand why I'm concerned, Phyllis. You did everything you possibly could to get Victor thrown in to prison, and then when he got out after serving his time, you continued to go after him.
Phyllis: I don't know if anybody would really blame me. It's not like he's served his debt to society. What he did to Jack and me scarred us, scarred our marriage.
Nikki: I know that. That's why I'm so scared about what you might do. I mean, I don't know. You feel like you have nothing left to lose?
Phyllis: Oh, no. I-I have a lot to lose. I-I still have my daughter.
Nikki: So then you're not planning on...
Phyllis: What, Nikki? Going on the attack? No. You can stand down. Just let me finish my drink in peace, please. You're not very good at reading social cues, are you?
Nikki: Actually, I read them very well. I'm just choosing to ignore them.
Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, I see that you have [Sighs] More to say, and you obviously don't trust me, so I'm betting that you have an argument all ready to go to convince me to take the high road with Victor. You can save your breath. My desire for retaliation has cost me absolutely everything. And Jack was right. Every bad thing that has happened, I have brought on myself. I planted the landmines, I knew where they were, and I stepped on every single one of them. And now...Jack is not only rejecting me, he's kicking me out of jabot, he's asking for a divorce.
Nikki: Okay. Wait a minute. I saw your video on GC buzz. I thought you were going to fight for him.
Phyllis: What's the point? The harder I fight, the harder he fights back.
Ashley: Let's go, Billy.
Billy: Gladly. Think about what I said, Jack. Before you go ripping in to your wife again, or me, take a good, long look at how we all ended up here.
Ashley: Okay, stop.
[Door closes]
Jack: I apologize. I did not mean to turn my final meeting into a cage match.
Hilary: Final? What are you talking about?
Devon: I'll fill you in later.
Jack: I'll have my lawyers draw up the paperwork. We want this break to be nice, clean, easy. Now, if you'll excuse me...
Neil: Oh, no. No. No, Jack. No, you don't. I'm not just letting you walk away. What are you doing?!
Hilary: Jack quit?
Devon: Yeah, because of Billy.
Hilary: No, no. He's making a huge mistake.
Devon: I know, and not just by leaving the foundation but the whole way he's handling the situation.
Hilary: Not good, I take it?
Devon: Let's just hope that Neil can get through to him.
Neil: We had a conversation yesterday about not letting your anger blind you.
Jack: Oh, I promise you, I'm seeing clearly -- crystal clear.
Neil: Okay. You know what I see? I see a guy who's hell-bent on hurting himself, a man who is headed for a very dark place. You know what you're supposed to do when everything is crumbling around you. You're supposed to hang on to someone, something, anything -- anything that's on solid ground. Right? Like your family, who supports you -- like your work that matters.
Jack: Like this foundation?
Neil: Yeah, like this foundation. You can't just abandon this project right now.
Jack: Watch me.
Neil: You say that we don't have anything to offer -- nothing of value -- that our work is in vain. Well, I don't believe that. And I think that if you see a little bit clearer and a little bit calmer that you won't believe it, either. It's true. We can't save everybody. But there are so many more people that we can save.
Jack: Good for you, Neil. I'm glad you're fighting the fight.
Neil: I am!
Jack: I meant every word I said. I want no part of this. Have a good day.
Neil: Hey, Jack. Hey, come on! Jack! [Sighs]
Hilary: I'll see what I can do.
Devon: Seeing Jack and Billy go at it like that was crazy.
Lily: Yeah, it was horrible.
Devon: I get they're hurt, and I'm the last person to judge anyone.
Lily: Nope, not when we live in glass houses.
Devon: Among others, but especially us. I just hope that in time -- and I'm sure it's gonna take a long time -- they can get past all the pain the same way that Neil and I have.
Lily: Well, I think if anyone can get through to Jack, it's dad. I just really don't like Hilary interjecting herself into this.
Devon: Don't start with this.
Lily: I can't believe you just stood there while she went chasing after Jack.
Devon: He needed a friend to talk to.
Lily: A friend? Really? Did you forget that she threw herself at him?
Devon: Lily.
Lily: Please do not make excuses for that woman.
Devon: It's not an excuse. We were in a bad place back then, okay? We wanted different things. We were frustrated and unhappy with each other, okay? And, yeah, she made a move at Jack. But we've gotten past that. We're both happy now. She's just as into this marriage as I am.
Lily: You sure about that?
Hilary: Hey.
Jack: How can I help you, Hilary?
Hilary: Uh...I just wanted to make sure you're okay. Things got a little intense back at the meeting.
Jack: I'm fine. Actually, I'm better than fine. Now that I've resigned from the foundation, I can focus my energies on jabot, where they are needed. I spread myself a little too thin. Now I've got a mountain of things to catch up on, so, if you don't mind...
Hilary: Jack, I think you can use a friend. Now, you've been there for me, so, please, just let me return the favor.
Billy: Jack's all about blaming everybody else? He ought to look in the mirror. His marriage didn't fall apart because of me, Ashley. He alienated Phyllis. He told her to just get over what Victor did.
Ashley: Are you kidding me?
Billy: And she tried to get him to understand, but he refused to listen to her.
Ashley: You're putting your own spin on things, Billy!
Billy: No, I'm not.
Ashley: Yes, you are! He would never be that callous. He didn't tell her to just get over it. He didn't share her need for revenge!
Billy: She was tormented. Do you understand that? I watched her every single day. Jack -- he didn't want to see it or he refused to see it. Now look what's happened. She's begging him to get past being wrong, and he's flat-out refusing. That is hypocritical -- not that I expect you to see it that way, because you're always on his side.
Ashley: Could you please just stop with that? Now, listen to me. You blew up Jack's life when you slept with Phyllis. He's gonna lash out at you, Billy! And guess what -- if you can't handle it, maybe you need to keep your distance. Maybe you're the one that should be resigning from the foundation board.
Billy: Probably.
Ashley: Focus our energies on brash & sassy! And focus on your own damn life. Please stay the hell out of our brother's way. And keep away from Phyllis.
Nikki: Well, maybe it isn't any of my business, but... I hope that you don't give up on Jack.
Phyllis: Why would you care what I do?
Nikki: Maybe because... deep down I truly believe the two of you love each other. And I have been where you are -- believe me -- more than once, desperately loving my husband but not knowing if my marriage could...succeed again. [Sighs] This last time, I was certain we were going to divorce again -- certain. But we managed to work it out.
Phyllis: Congratulations.
Nikki: See, I had to forgive Victor, and he had to forgive me. And that wasn't easy. That was very difficult. And for the longest time, all he could think about was how betrayed he was by his family, so I had to kind of steer him back into happier memories, you know -- when we had good times, when we had that bond. And when I did that... the distance between us shortened, you see?
Phyllis: I've tried everything to do.
Nikki: You know, you're not trying, Phyllis. You are sitting there, crying into a martini. That is called ""surrendering."" But do you really want to give up all hope on Jack? 'Cause that sure as hell isn't the Phyllis I know. So, you're doing okay?
Victoria: Gosh, Mom. We talked about this.
Nikki: Yes, I know. I just wanted to see how you're handling this news about Billy with my own eyes.
Victoria: Well, I haven't completely lost my mind, so at least that's something.
Nikki: Yeah. I mean, you are upset. And don't tell me you aren't. I know better.
Victoria: Mom... okay, look -- I guess I am a little upset. But it's not about Billy. It's about Travis.
Nikki: Did something happen?
Victoria: He asked me if I was jealous of Phyllis and Billy, and I assured him that I wasn't, but, suddenly, he decided that we should take a step back, so he's getting his own place, and he couldn't rush out of here fast enough to go and pack.
Nikki: Oh. Well, honey, that's not the worst thing.
Victoria: No, I know. I know. I know. I know. It's not the end of the world. [Sighs] It's just a little confusing. That's all.
Nikki: Is there any truth to it?
Victoria: What?
Nikki: The thought of Phyllis and your ex being together -- does that bother you?
Victoria: Maybe a little.
Devon: I think I know where I stand on my own marriage.
Lily: Well, gee. Where I have heard that before?
Devon: Tell me where this is coming from, 'cause I thought that you and Hilary have, like, started to become friends, put aside your differences. You keep saying what a great thing it was, her getting dad to reconnect with his mom.
Lily: One act of kindness doesn't erase all the time that she spent scheming against our family. That doesn't mean her priorities have changed, either.
Devon: Okay. Are you finished?
Lily: All she cares about are status symbols, and now an Abbott -- the same one she went after before -- is available.
Devon: I just think you're way off base.
Lily: You know that I'm right. The fastest way for her to climb the social ladder is to go after Jack. She doesn't care about marriage vows, either. She cheated before. Who's to say that she won't do it again?
Devon: I could ask you the same question. What's stopping you from cheating on cane again?
Lily: How can you even ask me that?
Devon: Because you can't have it both ways. Either you believe once a cheater, always a cheater, or people can actually learn from their mistakes and deserve a second chance. Which is it?
Phyllis: Jack?! Jack?
Jack: I know it's taken some time for me to get back there to what we had, to what we were. But I want you to know right now... I am there now. I feel it -- all of it. I love our connection. So now I can honestly... and unconditionally... offer my pledge... forever to you... and ask that you do the same to me.
Phyllis: [Gasps]
Jack: Red... will you marry me?
Phyllis: [Crying] Yes. Yes. Yes.
Jack: There. How's that for a package?
Phyllis: [Chuckles]
Jack: I love you. When I'm with you, I am more alive... than I've ever been with anyone.
Phyllis: Anyone?
Jack: Do I have to prove myself to you?
Phyllis: Every day and every night -- especially every night.
Hilary: You are hurting, Jack, and I understand because I hurt Neil just as badly. But it led to some pretty disastrous things, so I am hoping that you learned from our mistakes. The way that Devon and I have handled the situation, the way that Neil went crazy -- I think that we all regret how everything snowballed.
Jack: Well, you don't regret it enough that you stay away from each other. In fact, you're still together now.
Hilary: Yes, but that's because I realized that as much as I cared about Neil, Devon was the love of my life. Now, with Neil, our marriage was over before he even found out, so it is different than with Phyllis.
Jack: Oh, is it really?
Hilary: Jack, I saw the interview. And you want to know what really stood out to me? Is how much Phyllis loves you and how lousy she feels about what she did. She is filled with remorse, Jack. I truly believe that. So whatever this affair was to her, it was not meant to last.
Jack: You know, I am absolutely amazed to be hearing you of all people defending her.
Hilary: Well, I guess you don't have to like the woman to understand where she is coming from. She was torn in two, Jack. And when the dust settled, she chose you. She chose her husband.
Jack: Lucky me.
Hilary: Okay, Jack. You have every right to feel bitter. But I am just hoping that you consider your next move, because as much as you want to punish Phyllis, trust me -- from someone who knows -- she is punishing herself far more than you think.
Jack: If Phyllis is doing that, that's what she should be doing. She cheated and lied for months on end. I will give you this much. She started in this direction after what Victor did to her. As for Billy, he has no excuse. He saw that Phyllis was vulnerable. He took advantage. He betrayed me in the worst possible way. There is no coming back from this. In fact, for all I care, Billy can rot in hell.
Billy: That's rich, ash -- telling me to focus on my own life. Maybe you should take your own advice instead of wrecking everybody else's around you.
Ashley: You need to stop trying to put this on me and take responsibility for what you've done. And for your information... I happen to love both my brothers. You're the one that put me right in the middle of the two of you. And you know what else? Phyllis is more than just my sister-in-law, Billy. I work with her every day at jabot. This is affecting me, too, personally and professionally.
Billy: Jack fired her. And it's pretty clear your opinion of me, so you're not in the middle anymore, ash. Congratulations! That's got to feel great!
Ashley: Are you not hearing what I'm saying? Are you not getting that this is killing me, too... watching both my brothers tear each other's throats out, watching my family fall apart?! And you don't give a damn because you're selfish and you're immature and you didn't care. You just had to have Phyllis, no matter what the ramifications were, right? You want to be alone? Fine. The next time that you hit rock bottom -- and, believe me, Billy, you will, because that's what you do so well -- don't you dare call out asking for my help to get back up.
Victoria: Thanks, mom. I don't know. Maybe. Maybe somewhere... back in the deep, dark recesses of my mind, I thought that Billy would still be there for me, you know -- in case I wanted to try again.
Nikki: Honey, it's normal to feel that way when you've loved someone like you and Billy did.
Victoria: But to hear that he's been with someone else, someone that he's very passionate about... I don't know. I guess maybe it's like that door is finally closed. And [Sighs] I hate myself for clinging to those old feelings and for letting them get to me. I really do.
Nikki: Honey, it's perfectly understandable.
Victoria: But mostly I am mad at myself for letting him keep me from being more deeply invested with Travis.
Nikki: Do you really think the two of you could actually be something real?
Victoria: I don't know, mom. I know this is gonna sound really stupid, but... I just feel like Travis gets me, you know? I feel like we're on the same wavelength. He's never insecure. He never flies off the handle. He's patient. He's kind. He's strong. [Chuckles softly] And in the midst of all this madness that is my life, he's like -- he's like the calm in the eye of the storm.
Nikki: You want to know what I think?
Victoria: What?
Nikki: I think you ought to be talking to someone else.
Lily: Do not compare me to Hilary. I am nothing like that woman.
Devon: Is that right?
Lily: I'll admit that I made an error in judgment.
Devon: Two times.
Lily: Fine, twice. But my intention was never to hurt anyone. Look at Hilary's history.
Devon: Let's not, please.
Lily: She came to town to get revenge on dad for her mother's death. She threatened our entire family.
Devon: I remember.
Lily: Well, you're acting like you forgot.
Devon: No, I'm not. It's just that was then. This is now.
Lily: Okay, look -- I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm just trying to help you.
Devon: I know you are, and I love you for it. I really do. But you need to realize that people can change. And I'm not being naive. I've actually seen it. When she was in the hospital, didn't know she'd make it out alive, it gave her a new perspective on life and on us -- made her realize how lucky we are to have each other. I have no doubts about how much my wife loves me.
Lily: Well, for your sake, I hope you're right.
Devon: You know what? I am right. We've been through hell and back and come out stronger for it. Not everyone gets that kind of happy ending.
Neil: [Banging on door] Billy!
Billy: [Sighs] Come on.
Neil: Are you in there?! Hey, hey, Billy! Hey. It's me.
Billy: [Sighs]
Neil: Um, listen, I'm gonna cut right to the chase. There are some things I think that we need to discuss.
Billy: Yeah, yeah. You want me to resign from the board. Not a problem. Ashley already suggested it. In fact, Jack should have never asked me to join in the first place, because I got nothing to give.
Neil: That is absolutely not true, Billy.
Billy: No. You should ask any one of my relatives. They'll be happy to tell you how much of a loser I am, Neil.
Neil: Okay. Wait a minute. I want you to stay on. I hope you will.
Billy: [Chuckles] Oh, I see what you're doing here. Throw a lifeline to a drowning man because you're a good person? Be careful, buddy. I'll drag you down with me.
Neil: All right. Uh... hey, listen, man. I understand this battle that you're fighting. Yeah, I do. It's a constant struggle. And keeping yourself centered when all you really want to do is run as fast as possible in the opposite direction and self-destruct -- I'm seeing what's looking like the beginning of the end, a downward spiral. Oh, yeah. That drink -- you got that drink. Then there's number two and three. You start feeling pretty good -- good enough to pick up that phone and call the bookie, right? The next thing you know, you're sitting around a poker table, blocking everyone and everything else out. I realize that you might not be digesting everything I'm saying. But I am here to remind you, my friend, that when you were at your lowest point, when Delia died... it took time. But you somehow managed to pick yourself up and get on with your life.
Billy: Only to blow it apart again. So maybe Jack's right. Maybe there is no helping somebody like me. I mean, clearly, I haven't learned my lesson.
Jack: What are you doing here?
Phyllis: We didn't get to finish our conversation.
Jack: I said everything I intend to say. Oh, by the way, I resigned from the foundation. If you want your board seat back, I suggest you bring it up with Neil.
Phyllis: You shouldn't have done that, Jack.
Jack: I had to. I finally saw the light. Our work doesn't help people. It provides them a temporary crutch until they fall down again and return to exactly who they were, only now they blame everybody else for it.
Phyllis: Okay. Obviously, you're talking about Billy, but that is not true for everyone else who loses their way. That's exactly why I'm here -- to own up for what I did. You were right. I knew exactly what I was doing, and I cannot put that on you. I can't put that on Billy or Victor. I take full responsibility for every painfully wrong thing I did. I set myself up to destroy my marriage and to destroy our life together.
Jack: You don't really have a choice at this point, do you?
Phyllis: Just let me finish. What I cannot accept is that this is an end for us, and I know you don't want to hear that again. I know you don't want to hear again how much I love you, but I will not stop saying it because I never have and I never will stop loving you, Jack, which is why I am asking you, from the depths of soul... for your forgiveness.
[Door opens]
Travis: Hey. Perfect timing. I was just about to finish up --
Victoria: No, no. Look, you can't leave.
Travis: Victoria, I thought we agreed that this was --
Victoria: No. You agreed. I hadn't formulated my opinion.
Travis: Okay. Well, you had some time to think about it.
Victoria: Yes, I have. I have been thinking, and I don't need space and I don't need time to figure out things with Billy. I-I don't.
Travis: You sure about this?
Victoria: Look, please just be quiet and listen to me, okay? I haven't been fair to you.
Travis: How so?
Victoria: I have been holding back on letting things get too deep with you because of my past with Billy. But I don't want to do that anymore, because you are my present, and, hopefully, you'll be my future, too.
Neil: Billy, it's never too late. I think what you got to do is make a pact with yourself and start working the steps again immediately, you know? Don't fall back on destructive patterns. You got to break the cycle, man. You can do this. First you got to do it for yourself, and then you can do it for your kids. Don't let your mistakes define you -- or your sins, your flaws, your shortcomings, whatever you want to call them, cast a shadow over your children's lives. I know you want better for them.
Billy: Of course I do.
Neil: Good. Then you know where you have to begin -- with the steps. What's the first one? Admit that you're powerless. Your life has become unmanageable. And then you got to work the rest of them.
Billy: [Sighs]
Neil: You make a searching and fearless moral inventory. And above all, you have to make amends to the people that you've hurt.
Billy: That's a lot easier said than done, isn't it, Neil?
Neil: I never said it was gonna be easy or simple or pain-free. I'm just saying that you know where to start.
Ashley: Oh. Hi. What are you doing here?
Nikki: Well, I was in the building with Victoria. I just thought I'd come up.
Ashley: Oh. Well, Jack's not here.
Nikki: Actually, I wanted to talk to you.
Ashley: Okay. Come on in.
Nikki: I, uh... wanted to check in with you about Jack and Billy. I mean, he is still very much a part of Victoria's life and he always will be, not to mention the fact that he's the father of my grandchildren.
Ashley: Yes, and if anybody can get Billy to get his life together, it's those kids. But he won't be hearing it from me. He's living his life now, and I'm living mine.
Nikki: Well, I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's going to take people a long time to work through this.
Ashley: Well, I'm more concerned with how Jack works through it, because he's on a tear right now.
Nikki: I know that, but that will pass, and then he will realize that he needs to get past it and find happiness again. That's exactly what I told Phyllis earlier. She cannot give up hope. She's got to keep reaching out to him.
Ashley: Wait. You did what?! That's the worst thing you could have done.
Jack: You don't want my forgiveness. You're choking on guilt, and you want me to make you feel better, to set you free.
Phyllis: I promise you that is not what this is about.
Jack: You know what? I'll do it. I'll say the words you long to hear. I forgive you, Phyllis. There. You feel better? Now you can get on with your life however you want, with whomever you want. I can't get on with mine as long as you're in it. Whatever we had between us, whatever existed, is gone.
Phyllis: Really? It's all gone -- all the memories we made with one another, just gone?
Jack: Those memories have all been replaced by images in my mind's eye I can't get out of it -- images of you with Billy in his bed, images of you and Billy at the cabin! In each other's arms! Those memories have destroyed everything -- everything -- that you and I had together. I hope it was worth it.
Phyllis: You don't mean this. You know what I see every time I turn around in this house? I see the connection we have! I see everything that we've created with one another!
Jack: I feel terrible for you. This must be torture. Let me help you. You want to get away from those? Get out of this house, now, and never step foot in it again!
Travis: Victoria, I understand what you're saying --
Victoria: No, listen to me, okay? Look, this is not some impulsive reaction. All right? I mean, when you said that maybe you should walk away for a little while, it hit me. That's not what I want -- not at all. And then everything just started falling into place. I mean, you are just this incredible man, and I would be stupid not to give this a chance. I'd at least like to try. So, take this bag upstairs and put your stuff away and make this your home with me and the kids.
Travis: Is that an order?
Victoria: I don't know. Did it sound like one? It did, didn't it? Are you all right with that?
Devon: Hi. What was that for? We just saw each other not too long ago, man.
Hilary: I'm just feeling lucky to have you.
Lily: Good. Keep it that way.
Hilary: Don't worry. I will.
Devon: Hey.
Neil: Hey.
Devon: Any luck?
Neil: With Jack? No. No. But the I went and saw Billy.
Lily: And?
Neil: I think I made some headway. At least he listened, or he pretended to.
Hilary: I wish I could say the same about my conversation with Jack.
Lily: Well, he's hurting, and rightfully so.
Devon: Hey, honey, at least you tried. That's more than most people would do.
Hilary: I just really wish that I could have done more. I've never seen Jack this angry. Frankly, I am worried about what he's gonna do next.
Nikki: Ashley, Jack and Phyllis have to communicate. They have to learn to forgive each other. That's the only way they're gonna get through this, the only way they will reconcile.
Ashley: I don't want them to even think about reconciling, Nikki. Phyllis has torn Jack's heart out of his chest too many times. She doesn't deserve him. She never has. Personally, I would love it if Jack says goodbye to her and never looks back.
Phyllis: Jack, I do not want to leave this house. This is not what we need.
Jack: Fine. I will throw you out. Don't worry -- you'll land on your feet. You always do. Billy's got lots of room. You can stay with him. As a matter of fact, let me go pack a bag for you right now.
Phyllis: Come on. We have to talk this out.
Jack: Let go of me.
Phyllis: Do not pack my things, Jack!
Jack: Let go of me!
Phyllis: Ohh!
Jack: [Breathing heavily]
Billy: What did you do to her? Phyllis? Hey, hey.
Jack: Phyllis? Phyllis!
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Ashley: Both of my brothers need to run as far away from her as they can and never look back.
Paul: A woman hit her head. She's unconscious.
Kevin: Why would they call you?
Paul: It was at the Abbott estate.
Jack: Phyllis? Can you hear me?","Jack resigned from the Abbott-Winters foundation. Billy accused Jack of being a hypocrite and told him to admit he drove Phyllis away by ignoring her feelings. Jack tried to attack Billy after Billy said Phyllis had loved Billy. Hilary followed Jack to Jabot and encouraged him to learn from her, Neil and Devon's mistakes. She told Jack that it was clear that Phyllis loved him. Lily and Devon disagreed about whether Hilary would try and pursue Jack romantically again. Devon was convinced that Hilary was committed to their marriage. Nikki touched base with Phyllis to make sure she wouldn't go after Victor again. Phyllis said she was through seeking revenge. Nikki encouraged Phyllis to fight for her marriage. Travis told Victoria he was going to move out so she could have space to deal with her feelings about Billy and Phyllis. After a talk with Nikki, Victoria realized she'd let her past with Billy get in the way of her present with Travis. Victoria asked Travis to officially move in with her and the kids and he accepted. Billy accused Ashley of ruining lives and of taking Jack's side all the time. Ashley told Billy not to call her the next time he hit rock bottom. Billy started to feel like he had nothing to offer anyone. Neil came by and tried to convince Billy to work the 12 step program and make amends to the people he hurt. Nikki told Ashley what she said to Phyllis. Ashley admitted she hoped Jack never took Phyllis back. Phyllis told Jack she took full responsibility for her actions and she asked him to forgive her. Jack told Phyllis to get out of his house and never return. As Jack went upstairs, Phyllis followed and grabbed his hand. Jack roughly pulled away, and Phyllis fell down the stairs and was knocked unconscious. Billy arrived and saw Phyllis lying motionless on the floor.",summ_screen
"Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Nurse #2: Epi in.
Doctor: All right, we're gonna try again.
Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4...
Doctor: Okay.
Nurse: 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1...
Doctor: Okay, listen for breath sounds.
Nurse: 4, 5...
Nurse #2: Breath sounds good.
Doctor: Okay, we're gonna need another milligram of epinephrine and atropine.
Damon: I'm sorry, Phyllis. I never should've dragged you into this.
Boy: Dad?
Damon: Elias?
Damon: Elias?
Elias: Hey, Daddy.
Damon: Oh, my baby. Wh--what-- what are you doing here?
Elias: I heard you calling me.
Damon: You-- you heard me?
Elias: Somethin' real bad happened, didn't it? That's why you needed me.
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Lauren: I cannot believe you started without me.
Michael: Hey, beautiful. I'd hug you, but I'm all...
Lauren: But what?
Michael: Well, look at me. I'm all sweaty.
Lauren: Mmm. I love it when you're all sweaty.
Michael: I'll put that in the memory bank.
Lauren: Mm, please do. Wha-- don't tell me that you're a little shy with public displays of affection.
Michael: No. Me shy?
Lauren: Yeah, well, what was I thinking?
Michael: Come here.
Lauren:  Giggles 
Michael: I would be delighted to be affectionate with you anytime, anyplace, anywhere. And if anyone notices...
Lauren: Michael.
Michael: They can just think that-- how did that jerk Baldwin land such-- such an amazing woman?
Lauren: You know, it's funny 'cause I don't remember you being modest.
Michael: Well, it seems like a little self-laceration is in these days.
Lauren: What's going on? Is it Kevin?
Michael: You know, I wonder if we'll ever have a date where my brother isn't the main topic of conversation.
Lauren: Yeah, I hear you, but is he in trouble?
Michael: Hmm, trouble, no. But once again, his problems are becoming mine.
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Alex: Baby, you are so hot.
Lily: Wait, Alex. I need--I need air. Oh, God. Everything is spinning. Wait...
Alex: I won't let you fall. Trust me. Everything is gonna be good. Only problem is you won't remember any of it.
Kevin: Lily? Are you okay?
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Nikki: Hello.
Victor: Hi.
Nikki: Where have you been?
Nikki: Obviously. You went to see Ashley.
Victor: Yeah. I did.
Nikki: How is she?
Victor: The end of her marriage is taking a serious toll on her. And I'm very concerned.
Nikki: What does that mean? You're gonna start spending more time with her?
Victor: You know that she and I share a special bond because of Abby. And what I'm about to say now sounds awfully self-serving, but I had no idea how... deep her feelings were for me.
Nikki: Victor, I told you she wanted you back.
Victor: You were right.
Nikki: So what does she want to do now? Ride off into the sunset with you? Does that about sum it up?
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Door opens and closes 
Brad: I didn't know you were here. I left some files. Have you talked to Victor?
Brad: I guess it didn't go as you expected. Hurts, doesn't it, when you base your life on an assumption that turns out to be false?
Ashley: Yep, it does.
Brad: It's amazing how you can convince yourself someone's in love with you when they're not.
Ashley: Does it accomplish anything by making me feel worse?
Brad: Newman's good at crushing people, isn't he, Ash?
Ashley: I brought this on myself.
Brad: Yeah. Yeah, you definitely did.
Ashley: I had to be honest. I was driving myself crazy with all the lies. I thought that the truth would solve all my problems. Instead, I've lost everything.
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Jack: Hey, Nicholas. I'm glad I ran into you.
Nick: Hey, Jack.
Jack: Cranberry juice.
Nick: I just came in for a late workout.
Jack: Yeah, same here.
Nick: Hey, did you, uh, get a chance to talk to anyone at Jabot about hiring Sharon?
Jack: I did. I'm afraid I don't have good news on that front.
Nick: Really?
Jack: Yeah, I have a buddy over in finance. I got him to take a little look at the current budget. And not only have they killed the men's line, it looks like they're laying off about 20% of their workforce.
Nick: Ouch. Sorry.
Jack: Yeah, I think Jabot is gonna be runnin' lean and mean for the next year. Of course, if that changes...
Nick: Then they're gonna rehire the layoffs.
Jack: Exactly. Which is a shame. I think Sharon would be a great spokesperson for Jabot's products.
Nick: Well, maybe sometime in the future.
Jack: Yeah. You do know this is a dollars and cents decision? I would happily go to bat for your wife if Jabot could afford it.
Nick: Right. Well, um... I have an idea.
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Lauren: So what can I do?
Michael: Huh. How's your right cross?
Lauren: My what?
Michael: Well, apparently, my beloved younger brother has challenged me to a duel. A fight, if you will... over you.
Lauren: Oh, right. You mean, like, pistols at dawn?
Michael: He's deadly serious. You know how creative he can be.
Lauren: Well, I know he was unhappy when he heard about us, but I thought he was handling it.
Michael: He was putting up a good front. Lauren, I was really proud of him. You know, I thought he was finally acting like a grown-up. But he's still the same childish, immature Kevin. His idea of conflict resolution is to lash out again, you know? Make the other guy pay.
Lauren: You're not planning on fighting him, are you?
Michael:  Grunts 
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Lily: Kevin.
Kevin: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sneak up on you. I was--I was sitting over there, and I-I saw that you looked a little freaked, and, uh, it got me worried.
Lily: Thanks, but I'm fine.
Kevin: You sure about that? I know you pretty well, remember? I can tell when you're upset. Something's up.
Lily: My history teacher always says that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. And that's definitely me.
Kevin: How so?
Lily: Just after everything that happened between you and me, I made a decision, you know, to start fresh and stop obsessing about the past.
Kevin: That's good. That's good.
Lily: Yeah, well, except the very next time some guy paid me a little attention, I fell for his stupid act without a second thought.
Kevin: Y-you're talking about Alex?
Lily: I can't get these horrible memories out of my head. I mean, how could I have been so stupid?
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Victor: What Ashley said word for word is not important.
Nikki: But she was hoping that you would leave me.
Victor: Just drop it, darling. It's not important.
Nikki: She actually said that, didn't she? She wanted you to end our marriage. I just can't believe that. I mean, assuming that you have been pining for her all these years, you--you just were waiting for a chance to get rid of me?
Victor: She didn't put it in those words, all right?
Nikki: I don't care what words she used. The facts... they speak for themselves. I'm gonna go see her right now.
Victor: No, you will not!
Nikki: Why not?!
Victor: Because telling a person you don't feel about them the way they feel about you is not an easy thing to do, all right? She's already hurting enough from my rejection. Don't go twisting the knife.
Nikki: Your rejection?
Victor: Don't you understand that you are the love of my life? That'll never change, all right? But she is hurting right now, and obviously, I feel badly about that because I-I can't support her in any way.
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Brad: Ash, you've been acting like you were the center of the universe. It was only a matter of time before you got burned.
Ashley: Do you know that I really wanted us to work?
Brad: Wanting things to be a certain way doesn't mean they will be.
Ashley: Yeah, well, I realize that now. If I could live the last year over again, I--
Brad: All right, all right. Look, let's not rehash it. Your feelings for Newman have always been obvious.
Ashley: So have my feelings for you.
Brad: Yeah, but they weren't enough, were they? And what's done is done.
Ashley: That sounds so final.
Brad: It is final. I'm moving on with my life, and I suggest you do the same.
Ashley: You say that so casually. Is it-- is it really that easy for you?
Brad: Easy? This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. But living in the past gets you nowhere. And maybe now you finally understand that.
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Olivia: You can find me in the E.R. Thanks.
Dru: Liv, I came as quick as I could. Is there any hope?
Olivia: It'll take a miracle.
Dru: Oh.
Olivia: That's why I called you, honey. I knew how close you were to the man.
Dru: See, I knew. I sensed something was wrong with this man the last time I saw him, but I never imagined it would end like this. This is unbelievable.
Olivia: Well, nobody expects a tragedy like this to happen to anybody they know.
Dru: Not someone like Damon Porter. He--he is one of the most peaceful people I have ever met. I never would've imagined that he was so filled with rage.
Olivia: He must have kept it bottled up inside.
Dru: But to meet this kind of violent end? No, this tells me that this world is out of whack.
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Daniel: Mom, I'm sorry.
Phyllis: I can't believe this. Daniel, he's in there, he's dying. This man is dying.
Daniel: You know, sometimes things just happen that can't be explained.
Phyllis: Oh, I can explain this. Oh, I can explain this one.
Daniel: Someday you'll tell me. You know, not now, but...
Phyllis: No, I'll tell you. Damon had a son. And--and if he would've lived, he would've been your age.
Daniel: What do you mean, ""if he would've lived""?
Phyllis: He died as a child.
Daniel: Well, I didn't know that.
Phyllis: Yeah, of course not. That's why he was so hard on you. You reminded him of his son.
Daniel: Well, I don't know, maybe if I had known, maybe-- maybe I would've treated him a little bit differently.
Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, maybe you would've. If I would've known it would turn out like this, I would've done a lot of things differently, believe me.
Daniel: It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.
Nurse: ...2, 3, 4, 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Doctor: He's exsanguinating. We gotta get more blood in him.
Nurse #2: I'm gonna start two o-negatives going in and a fresh plasma.
Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Doctor: Let's get a good pulse with C.P.R.
Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Doctor: Another milligram of epi.
Nurse #2: Epi is in.
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Jack: Thanks. Okay, what's your idea? Let's hear it.
Nick: Let's say that Jabot hired sharon, only I cover her salary personally, under the table.
Jack: You want this that badly?
Nick: I think Sharon really needs it.
Jack: Nick, I don't know.
Nick: Look, Sharon's new to the game. She wouldn't expect top dollar. And in the meantime, she'd be doing something worthwhile. You have no idea what this would do for her self-esteem.
Jack: You do realize, don't you, this could backfire? She'd be mighty upset if she found out you were footing the bill.
Nick: Well, that's a risk I'm willing to take.
Jack: Okay, okay. I'll see what I can do.
Nick: Thanks. If you make this happen, I'm gonna owe you one.
Jack: I gotta ask this one more time. Are you sure this is worth the risk?
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Lauren: I can't believe you're going along with this.
Michael: Kevin will not take no for an answer.
Lauren: Michael, it takes two to have a fight.
Michael: That's exactly what I said to him. You do want me to walk away from this?
Lauren: Yes. I-I mean, what's it gonna prove, the two of you trying to pummel each other? It's not gonna help his problem with you being involved with me.
Michael: Kevin is angry. He wants to vent. He wants to be open and above board and violent, apparently.
Lauren: But this isn't the way. I mean, you're so much bigger than him. You could hurt him.
Michael: I have no intention of hurting my little brother.
Lauren: Yeah? What about his pride?
Michael: Look, Lauren, you know Kevin. You know that when he makes up his mind to do something, he does it. And unfortunately, he is determined to strike back at me. You know, if I don't face him, he'll come at me anyway, and I'd rather be prepared. And, of course, I will continue to try and talk him out of it.
Lauren: And if you can't?
Michael: I have to keep trying. I don't want this to happen. God knows, it's the last thing I want. But I may have no choice in the matter.
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Kevin: Lily, you have to put that whole situation out of your mind.
Lily: I can't. I can't just forget what happened to me.
Kevin: Is it okay if I sit down?
Lily: Yeah, sure.
Kevin: Have you talked to your parents about this?
Lily: No, no. They would freak out.
Kevin: Well, you know, uh... you know, when I--when I try not to think about something, it's all I can think about. They key is to trick yourself. You know, think about something else in its place.
Lily: Believe me, I've tried. I focus on school and I hang out with my friends. But whenever I'm alone, I remember all over again. You know, I've even had nightmares... about Alex coming back to finish what he started.
Kevin: That isn't going to happen. I promise you, he will never bother you again.
Lily: How can you say that, though? You don't know.
Kevin: Look, he's gotta know that the cops are looking for him. The minute that slimeball came anywhere near you, he'd be arrested.
Lily: You think?
Kevin: Absolutely. The police will protect you.
Lily: Yeah, well, they didn't protect me before.
Kevin: You mean with me?
Kevin: Look, Lily... I know that I've said this before... but I am so sorry for what I did to you. I was messed up then, you know? But, um, but I'm better now.
Lily: You know, I think you are, too. I guess you kinda made up for things by saving me.
Lily: God, I should've known Alex was a snake from the moment I met him. I'm so stupid.
Kevin: All right, stop it. Stop putting yourself down, all right? The guy was smooth. You couldn't have known that.
Lily: Why do all the creeps go after me? I mean, tell me the truth, Kevin, out of all the girls in the world, why did you pick me to be your victim?
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Phyllis: Gotta get in there.
Daniel: Mom, there's nothing you can do.
Phyllis: You hang on. Don't you leave me.
Damon: Phyllis, my precious girl, I am so sorry. I don't--I don't know, but I think this is how it's supposed to be.
Elias: No, Dad. It isn't.
Damon: Elias, what... what do you mean? Aren't you here to take me with you?
Elias: No. I came because I thought you needed me.
Damon: I do need you. God, I need you desperately. I've needed you since the day you left me.
Elias: It wasn't your fault that I died.
Damon: I couldn't help you. I couldn't save you. I'm supposed to be your protector.
Elias: You were. You always were.
Damon: Until that day.
Elias: I don't blame you. I never blamed you.
Elias: And, Dad? You shouldn't blame yourself.
Nurse: Doctor, we've got v-fib.
Doctor: All right, fibrillator pads. Okay, charge it up.
Doctor: Clear.
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Ashley: You're so cold.
Brad: What do you want, my sympathy?
Brad: I told Newman what you wanted. He didn't believe me.
Ashley: You discussed me with Victor?
Brad: He sought me out, not the other way around. And I'll tell you exactly what I told him. I've washed my hands of you. Of course, he didn't believe me. In fact, he, uh, he actually asked me to help him make you the strong, independent woman he once knew. And that's just like him, isn't it? Wanting other people to mop up his messes.
Ashley: Don't blame him. I am responsible for this entire situation.
Brad: Yeah, well, I'm not gonna argue with that. Your little secret ruined our family. It ruined everything I thought we had, and that doesn't mean I'm letting Newman off the hook, either. He led you on for months, dropping little hints here and there.
Ashley: You think he manipulated me?
Brad: You saw what you wanted to see, Ash.
Ashley: Well, sometimes you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone.
Brad: Come on, Ash. I was never really more than a stand-in for Newman, was I?
Ashley: Please believe me when I tell you that I spent some of the happiest moments of my life with you, Brad. If I could turn back the clock, I would. I know what I've lost. I sacrificed my family for a fantasy.
Brad: What are you saying, Ash? You wish you could have me back?
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Kevin: Lily, this is not some horrible pattern that you are gonna keep repeating for the rest of your life, okay? It was a coincidence.
Lily: I'm 16, Kevin. It's happened twice already. Three strikes and you're out, right? Isn't that what they say? What if the next time is even worse?
Kevin: There isn't gonna be a next time, okay? Every guy you meet is not going to be a jerk.
Lily: Yeah, it's easy for you to say.
Kevin: Look, Alex didn't know anything about you, all right? You know why he picked you? He picked you because you were the prettiest girl there. That's why I was interested, 'cause you're beautiful and you're sweet.
Lily: No, you mean stupid and naive.
Kevin: I would hate to think that I was responsible for making you so bitter.
Lily: You have no idea what it was like... being trapped in that elevator with that creep grabbing at me. I wanted to push him away or punch him, but I... I couldn't move. My muscles wouldn't work. I was so scared. I never wanna feel that way again--never.
Kevin: I know how that feels, you know, to be weak and afraid.
Kevin: Look, if I have anything to do with it, you will never feel that way again, okay?
Lily: You know, for such a long time, I was... so mad that you weren't charged for what you did to me. But I guess that... if you were locked up you wouldn't have been able to save me from Alex. I guess everything worked out the way it was supposed to.
Kevin: Maybe.
Lily: Yeah. Anyway, I should probably go home.
Lily: Thank you... for letting me vent.
Kevin: Anytime.
Lily: Bye.
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Nikki: I still wanna know what you meant. What kind of support? The kind that only a husband can provide?
Victor: Darling, you know that Ashley and I have always had a special relationship.
Nikki: Yeah, but can you continue that, knowing how she feels about you?
Victor: All I'm asking of you is that you be the bigger person right now and go easy on her.
Nikki: And you are so concerned about how my actions affect Ashley. What about how her actions affect us? I mean--
Victor: I know, I know, I know.
Nikki: Well, she has destroyed a lot of lives-- ours, Brad's, Abby's. I-I-I think that it's time that she learns something about consequences.
Victor: Can we please not talk about this anymore? Must we rehash everything right now? I'm aware of everything, okay? It's not easy right now.
Nikki: Okay.
Victor: Don't you know I love you, hmm?
Nikki: And I love you. I love you so much.
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Ashley: I know it's too late for us. Do I wish things could be different? Of course I do, but I know they can't be.
Brad: For what it's worth, I wish things could be different, too, if for no other reason than Abby.
Ashley: Oh, God.
Brad: She's going to be devastated.
Ashley: I don't know how I'm gonna find the words to tell her, Brad. I don't know if I have the heart for it.
Brad: We can't pretend anymore, Ash. Things are the way they are.
Ashley: Just please, you promise me that you're gonna be there for her, please?
Brad: Nothing would ever keep me away.
Ashley: Okay.
Brad: Look, um... they're going to have to be some decisions made in the next few weeks. And I just want you to know that I have no intention of making things ugly. I want this to be as quick and painless as possible.
Ashley: Yeah, I feel the same way.
Ashley: You were a good husband, Brad. You were a wonderful husband, a wonderful father.
Brad: I better get going.
Ashley: Okay.
Brad: I'll talk to you soon.
Ashley: Okay.  Door closes 
Ashley:  Sobbing 
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Elias: Dad... it's not over. It doesn't have to be for you.
Damon: To be with you, to walk with you, talk to you, hear you laugh. I do nothing but dream about you, Elias.
Elias: But you have so much to live for.
Damon: Do I? I've done nothing but think about you since the day you died-- you and how unfair it was to lose you. I've been so angry. I've been so full of hate.
Elias: It's time to let that go. It's bad to hate.
Elias: And you told me that.
Damon: Yeah, I did.
Damon: That day just before it happened.
Elias: She doesn't want you to go.
Damon: I know.
Elias: She cares about you.
Damon: And I care so much about her, but I don't wanna leave you. I do not wanna lose you again.
Elias: Oh, Dad, you'll never lose me. I'll always be with you... right here. I love you, Dad.
Damon: I love you, Elias. I love you. I love you. I love you.
Doctor: He dropped 40 of vasopressin.
Nurse: Got it, doctor. Vasopressin.
Doctor: Getting up. Up the bolus.
Nurse: 3, 4, 5...
Nurse #2: Got it.
Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
Doctor: Charging again. Everyone clear? Clear!
Elias' voice: I'll always be with you, Daddy. You're my hero. It's time to live. I love you.
Nurse: We've got a rhythm. He's got a pulse.
Doctor: All right, check the blood pressure. You gotta take him to the O.R. Let's go. Pick up the ambulance bag. Release the gurney. Hook up the oxygen. Get the I.V. Pulse. Get the blood hanging.
Nurse: We got it, we got it. Blood's going in.
Doctor: All right, let's move it, guys.
Nurse: Surgeons are ready.
[NEXT_ON]
Kevin: You did a really lousy thing, and you're going to get what you deserve. I'm gonna give it to you.
Victor: Devon, there are a lot of people willing to help you.
Devon: I've heard that line before, right about the time when people say good- bye.","Lily was troubled by her bad experiences with men and felt she'd never find happiness. Kevin spoke with her, assured her she'd never be hurt again, and apologized for his role in making her feel like a victim. Michael told Lauren about Kevin's challenge, admitted he'd do everything to prevent it, but said he had to be prepared for the possibility of a fight. Jack told Nick there was no money at Jabot to hire Sharon. Nick said he'd pay her salary under the table if Jack got her work. Victor reassured Nikki that he loved her and had rejected Ashley. Brad told Ashley their relationship was definitely over, suggested they both move on, promised to be there for Abby, and said he wouldn't make a divorce difficult. Ash broke down, realizing she'd lost everything. Drucilla arrived at the hospital to find out how Damon was doing. Phyllis told Daniel the story of Elias. Damon's spirit spoke with Elias'. His son told him it wasn't his time to go, that he had too much to live for. Damon's spirit returned to his body, and there was suddenly a pulse. Phyllis hoped he'd live while the doctors got to work.",summ_screen
"Chance: Hey, did you guys save us some seats?
Nina: Yeah, well...
Jill:  Chuckles 
Nina: I don't think it would be a problem. You are the star of the show.
Murphy: Now this little lady may just steal the spotlight.
Chloe: Oh.
Chance: I know. I know. Isn't she gorgeous?
Chloe:  Chuckles 
Chance: Looks great, doesn't it?
Jill: Yes, you look lovely.
Chloe: Thank you. It was actually a gift from Chance.
Kay: Oh, I'm here. I'm here.
Chance: There she is.
Kay: Oh, my goodness.
Chance: Come here. How are you?
Kay: Oh, be still my heart. Look at you.
Chance: I wasn't sure you were gonna be able to make it.
Kay: Well, you don't think the mayor would give you a medal of valor, uh, before I could get here, do you?
All:  Laugh 
Kay: Otherwise I'd make him do it all over again.
Nina:  Laughs 
Chloe: Oh, yeah, that would be fun. He'd love that.
Chance: Yeah, well, I'm a little uncomfortable with all this exposure.
Nina: Yeah, well, we're lucky he even told us about it.
Jill: We are so proud of you, honey. I know your father wishes he could be here.
Nina:  Quietly  Isn't that the guy?
Chloe: Guy? Oh, that's the new D.A. You know, he's the one who chewed out Chance when, uh, Patty escaped St. Jude's.
Chance: Right.
Chloe: Interesting.
Chance: Well.
Nina: It'd be nice to watch him eat his words.
Owen: Detective Chancellor, how are you?
Chance: I'm well. Thank you, Mr. Pomerantz. Congratulations on your appointment to D.A.
Owen: Oh, thank you. I'm sure we'll be working even closer now.
Chance: I hope so. Uh, I believe you know my grandmother.
Owen: Mrs. Abbott, of course.
Jill: Hello.
Owen: Mrs. Chancellor, welcome.
Kay: Owen, how are you?
Chance: This is my--
Owen: Come and talk to the chief.
Chloe: Well, uh--oh! Hi. Oh, hey.  Chuckles 
Kay:  Chuckles 
Chloe: So much for, uh, stealin' the spotlight.
Kay: Oh.
Murphy: You okay?
Chloe: Yeah, I'm okay. I'm a stylist. I'm used to that, you know? I fade away into the background.
Kay:  Chuckles  Oh, stop.
Chloe: Mm. I don't care. It's fine.
Chance: Hey.
Chloe: Yeah?
Chance: You're not gonna make me go through this alone, are you?
Chloe: Excuse me.
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Mac: I'm sorry.
Billy: No, don't be sorry. Just don't do that. Don't think those thoughts.
Mac: We have to face reality.
Billy: What? This isn't real, the way you feel here with me? Look, we disagree sometimes. It doesn't matter, as long as we end up right back here, okay?
Mac: Billy, I can't. I can't.
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Kevin: Just tell the grand jury everything you know.
Ryder: That's not much. I mean, it was Deacon's plan. I was on a need-to-know basis.
Kevin: He never even hinted at who the murderer was?
Ryder:  Scoffs  Deacon wasn't gonna trust me with that, if he even knew himself.
Kevin: Oh, he knew. I mean, he gave you all the details about what happened in the alley, right? For your confession.
Ryder: Yeah.
Kevin: So tell that to the grand jury. Make them wonder how Deacon knows so much. Make 'em think that he's the guy they should be looking at.
Ryder: Deacon has an alibi. A-and anyway, he can just say he got the information from Amber.
Kevin:  Sighs 
Ryder: I'm not trying to freak you out, Kevin. It's just--
Kevin: Look, I'm already freaked out. I mean, my best friend is on the hook for murder. Just go in there and spill your guts, you know? And--and try and raise some reasonable doubt.
Ryder: Yeah. Okay.
Kevin: Thanks. And that's all I can ask.
Ryder:  Sighs  I can't tell him what he wants.
Jana: That's surprising. You're usually so good at that.
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Michael: All right. Well done. Well done. Better luck next time, counselor. All right, we'll get together at the end of the week. We'll file these papers, and you, sir, will be done.
 Cell phone rings 
Heather: Heather Stevens. Oh, hi, Nancy. Yes, please. Some good news. Excellent. Yeah, that'll definitely wipe the smug look off Baldwin's face. Well, there is a grand jury hearing tomorrow. It wasn't exactly necessary, but you know Owen, so as soon as it's over, we will put that arrest warrant to good use. Okay, thanks, Nancy.
Michael: What arrest warrant?
Heather: Were you spying on me?
Michael: You filed for an arrest warrant on Daniel Romalotti before the grand jury testimony.
Heather: No, no, no. No, you misunderstood.
Michael: Oh, did I misunderstand you? Let's call Nancy. Let's have her clarify, shall we?
Heather: O-okay, fine. Fine. I have a warrant, and as soon as the grand jury indicts your client, he's going back to jail.
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Amber: Here, let me-- I'll--I'll--
Phyllis: No, I-I have it. Thank you.
Amber: Okay, that was really good, by the way.
Phyllis: Are--are you just saying that because of the thanksgiving debacle? I mean...
Daniel: No, you just really came through. I mean, now I know what I'd want for my last meal.
Phyllis: Daniel, don't do that.
Daniel: Come on, do what? We've been--we've been avoiding the subject all night long. There is a possibility that I may go back to jail.
Phyllis: No. No, there's not. No, there's not.  Clears throat 
Daniel: What...  Laughs  What's that--the--
Amber: What? What?
Daniel: The look. What's the look? What's the deal?
Amber: Nothing. Nothing.
Phyllis: No, we're just positive things are gonna work out for you.
Amber: Yeah, we'll make sure of it.
Daniel: I wish you guys could. Okay, no, no, no, no. There it is again. What's goin' on?
Phyllis:  Chuckles  Nothing.
Amber: Your mother has an idea.
Phyllis: No, no, no, I don't. No I don't have one.
Amber: I think he will be reassured.
Phyllis: I don't think he needs reassuring.
Daniel: Well, yes, I do. I would love to be reassured.
Amber:  Sighs  If--if things aren't really...
Phyllis:  Scoffs 
Amber: Working out legally for us, then we could leave.
Daniel: What do you mean, ""leave""?
Amber: Leave the country. Your mom would pay for it.
Phyllis:  Scoffs  Thank you.
Daniel: Wait, you want me to run?
Phyllis: No. No. No, I don't, unless it's your only option.
Daniel: Oh, my God. You actually think that I'm gonna get convicted.
Phyllis: No. No.
Daniel: You--yeah, you do. Look at the two of you. You guys are freakin' out. You think that I'm toast.
Amber: No, you're not toast. It's just--
Phyllis: I'm not freaking out.
Daniel:  Scoffs  Well, I kinda am now.
Phyllis: Daniel. Daniel.
Amber: Daniel, where are-- Daniel, where are you going?  Sighs 
Phyllis: Why'd you do that?
Amber: We needed to tell him.
Phyllis: No, ""we"" did not need to tell him. We needed to ease him into the subject slowly at some point, not blurt it out. Why did I think you could be subtle?
Amber: Oh, enough with the digs, all right? If we are too busy fighting with each other, then Daniel re-- really will be toast.
Phyllis: I don't want to fight with you, Amber. I don't want to fight with you, okay? You're married to my son.
Amber: It would be nice if you could say it without gritting your teeth.
Phyllis: Well...  Sighs 
Amber: No, you know-- no. I don't need you to like me. In fact, I don't care. I just need you to work with me.
Phyllis: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, I'm not workin' with you. You're working with me.
Amber: Oh, and what would that difference be?
Phyllis: I'm in charge.
Amber: Oh, because I would screw it up, right? Go ahead. Just--just say it, Phyllis. Just get it all out of your system right now.
Phyllis: Well, yeah. Yeah, you'd screw it up. You just chased him out of the room. Hello? You know, y-y-you're--you're-- you're impulsive. You're impulsive. You lack judgment. You rush things.
Amber: Just like the wedding.
Phyllis: Well, yes. Yes. Now that you bring it up, Amber, just like the wedding. That wasn't spontaneous. That was--that was a-- a quick move. You know, Deacon wouldn't even be in my son's life if it weren't for you.
Amber: Oh, I-is there anything else then?
Phyllis: Yes! You look at my son exactly like I look at Nick, like he's the only man in the room.
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Ryder: You still think I'm playing Kevin for the fool?
Jana: No. I think you're the fool. Your brother Kevin is offering you something that you've never had before, isn't he? A real friendship, real loyalty. And what are you doin', Ryder? You're bloody blowing him off.
Ryder: I'm not.
Jana: You're not? Well, then why don't you take this chance? Why don't you prove that Kevin is right? How about you prove that you're more than just a con man? How about you prove that you're more than just a snake?
Ryder: All I can do is tell the truth.
Jana: Yes, so why don't you?
Ryder: I am. Y-you know as much as I do.
Jana: Who was the woman in the car the night of the murder?
Ryder: She's got nothing to do with this.
Jana: No? So then would it bother you if I went and asked her myself then?
Ryder: I don't want her to be badgered the way I've been.
Jana:  Sighs  Tell me something, Ryder. This woman that you're protecting-- does she defend you the same way that Kevin does? Hmm? Does she protect you the way that he does?  Sighs  Like I said, a bloody fool.
Kevin: I've been talking to him about it. He says there's nothing more he can tell us.
Daniel: We'll see about that.
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Mac: I have an appointment at the fertility clinic tomorrow, remember?
Billy: What would you say if I told you I was fine with that?
Mac: I would say that you're desperate, and you're saying things you don't mean.
Billy: What if I meant it?
Mac: In my perfect world, you would get over what Cane did and support me through this, maybe--maybe even hold my hand in the delivery room.
Billy: Well, I wouldn't have to go stroller shopping with Cane, would I?
Mac: I don't need you to be his friend. I need you to be mine. Could you look me in the eye and tell me that you could do that?
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Heather: Look, Michael, don't be so shocked. We have the same evidence as we've had all along, and it was enough before to get a warrant.
Michael: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, it was, but that was before someone else confessed.
Heather: And recanted.
Michael: It was also before Daniel tracked down that stolen painting and had it sent back to the museum.
Heather: Doesn't absolve him of murder.
Michael: No, but it sure as hell indicates more to the story. Look, if you were doing your job, you would be using the grand jury for what it was intended-- you know, to shine some light on the truth, not just to rubber- stamp your own biased conclusions.
Heather: I'll see you tomorrow, counselor.
Michael: You-- does your boss know you're doing this?
Heather: Owen will be fully supportive.
Michael:  Chuckles  Bull. Bull! He'll be furious. He wanted to do this by the book. You went behind his back.
Heather: Okay, look, this might surprise you, um, but Owen is a pretty big fan of, uh, putting away criminals, especially murderers.
Michael: Really? Well, he hasn't been a very big fan of yours lately, has he? Yeah, that's right. I've heard. Ooh, and this is gonna push him over the edge-- prosecutorial misconduct, and on a murder case. And the defendant just happens to be the stepson of Nicholas Newman, and given your rather contentious history with that family, bingo!
Heather:  Clears throat  That's beneath you, Michael.
Michael:  Sighs  Yeah, you're right. Ahh, but think of what someone like Billy Abbott would do with a story like this. You know, over there at ""Restless Style,"" they just live for this kind of stuff, all that juicy innuendo.
Heather: Okay, look, causing problems for me might be your idea of a good time, but it's still not gonna help your client.
Michael: You know what would help my client? To know what Deacon Sharpe and Ryder Callahan are gonna say to the grand jury tomorrow.
Heather: That testimony is sealed.
Michael: Yeah. But you could get transcripts. Oh, come on. Come on. Nobody has to know. Just like nobody has to know how you screwed up jumping the gun on that warrant.
Phyllis: Hey, uh, Michael, I need you.
Michael: Coming.
Phyllis: Should you be doing that?
Michael: What?  Sighs 
Phyllis: Angering the woman who holds the future of my son in her hands. I mean, usually, I'd be all for it, but... this is where you tell me that you can take care of a woman like Heather.
Michael: I know exactly how to handle Heather.
Amber: And you've spent hours coaching Daniel, so he knows exactly how to handle her, right?
Michael: Yeah. He's as ready as he's gonna be.
Phyllis: Good. Is it enough to keep him out of jail?
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Murphy: Boy, they do make a good-looking couple, don't they?
Kay: Mm, I didn't think she'd feel at ease in this environment, but, uh, she's doing very, very well.
Jill: Oh, please. She's a chameleon, okay? So she can blend in. Doesn't make her any less a lizard.
Kay: Jill, that is not fair.
Jill:  Sighs 
Kay: Stop it. Stop.
Nina: She cares about him. I'll give her that. But it doesn't mean that she's the right woman for him.
Murphy: That's not up to us.
Kay: You know, exactly. Now come on. Let's not make the same mistakes that we did with Phillip.
Murphy: Yeah.
Chloe: Okay, you guys can stop talking about me now. I can hear you.
Kay:  Chuckles  Oh, ho.
Owen: Welcome, all. Thank you for coming. I want to particularly thank the mayor, Police Chief Krandall and Chief Boyle, the chief of detectives, for being here this evening. This is a very special night for all of us as we honor the bravery of this young man-- detective Phillip Chancellor IV. You know, in reviewing your file, Detective, I could not be more impressed. Everything you do, you go all out-- multiple tours of duty in Iraq, and then you come home and decide to serve your community in the same way you served your country. He was not even on duty the night he risked his life to stop a robbery in progress. I guess heroism is just a way of life for you, Detective. On behalf of the D.A.'s office, I am very pleased and proud to award you this commendation for service above and beyond the line of duty. Congratulations.
Man: All right, this one's for the newspaper.
Chance: Uh, wait. Uh, wait. S-sorry. One second. Come on.
Chloe: Um, no, no, no. This is your moment. Stop it.
Chance: If it's my moment, then I get what I want. I want you. Come on.
Chloe:  Scoffs 
Chance: Come here. Okay, ready.
Man: All right, smile.
 Camera shutter clicks 
Man: Uh, one more.
 Camera shutter clicks 
Man: Great.
Chance: Can I get a copy of that?
Man: Yeah, sure thing.
Chance: Great. Thank you very much. That wasn't so bad, was it?
Chloe: No. This is nice. Shiny.
Heather: I missed it. I am--
Chance: Hey.
Heather: I am so sorry.
Chance: No, no, it's fine. Don't--don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. It's fine. It's okay. Thank you for coming.
Heather: Of course. Of course.
Chance: Um, do you know my girlfriend Chloe?
Heather: Yes, we do. Nice to see you.
Chloe: Yeah, good to see you, too, yeah.
Chance: Um, so we're all headed back to the house to celebrate. Uh, are you able to stop by at least?
Heather: I'd love to. Um, but I can't. I have to get back to a hearing. I'll call you tomorrow, though, because I have some questions for the Hoffman case.
Chance: Okay, great. Sure thing.
Heather: Okay. Congratulations.
Chance: Thank you. Appreciate it.
Chloe: Bye.
Chance: You know, you're cute when you're jealous.
Chloe: What?
Chance: What do you mean?
Chloe: What do you mean? Come on. I'm just staking my claim.
Chance: Uh-huh, staking your claim? You want to plant a flag in me, too?
Chloe: Oh, I'll plant one on you.
Chance: Oh. Mm.
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Billy: It feels like no matter what I say, you're not gonna believe me.
Mac: I just don't want you making a bunch of empty promises.
Billy: They're not empty. Okay, I admit there are gonna be days when I'm not thrilled that you're carrying around some other guy's child, okay? It's--it's a lot to ask.
Mac: I know.
Billy: So why don't you cut me some slack?
Mac: We're gonna have to define ""slack.""
Billy: Well, we can do that.
Mac: But if it means that tomorrow you're gonna go right back to picking fights with Cane and trashing people I love in ""Restless Style,"" then that's it.
Billy: I'm not gonna do that tomorrow. I'm busy tomorrow.  Growls 
Mac: Can you-- can you be serious, please?
Billy: I am being serious. I'm in it to win it, Mac. I-I'm not givin' up, not ever. We've been through too much. We're gonna get through this, okay?  Cell phone rings 
Mac: It's the clinic.
Billy: You should take it. See? I'm being supportive.
Mac:  Chuckles  Hello? Hi. It--it's me, yeah. I'll be there.
Billy:  Sighs 
Kelly: Hi.
Billy: Hey, Kelly. Um, hmm.
Kelly: As far as you know.  Chuckles  I'm headed to the airport. Going back to New York.
Billy: Yeah? Well, hey, let me walk you out. I'll--come on.
Kelly: Oh, no, no. That's okay. I don't want to interrupt. But I was thinking that maybe when I'm home over Christmas, we could--
Billy: Y-yeah, Christmas. You know, that--that--that-- it's gonna be tough this year.  Clears throat 
Kelly: Mm, really?
Billy: Yeah.
Kelly: That's too bad, because I was thinking maybe we could pick up where we left off. You know, maybe somewhere a little more comfortable than a loading dock.  Whispers  Not that that wasn't fun.
Billy: Yeah, I, uh...  Clears throat 
Kelly:  Sighs   Normal voice  My name, my number.
Mac: You slept with her.
Billy: Um... I was depressed. I didn't--
Mac: Please don't tell me any more.
Billy: It was nothing.
Mac: I know what it was, Billy.
Billy: Look, I-I was-- I was afraid I lost you and Jack and CeeCee and everyone, and I just wanted to stop feeling for a minute, and I know it was stupid, but it didn't mean anything.
Mac: Please stop talking.
Billy: Just--just stop, okay? Just--we were this close. Just-- come on. What we have is so much more important than just a bad decision.
Mac: It wasn't just a bad decision, Billy. It's who you are. It's what you do when things don't go your way, and you want to be the man that I rely on?
Billy: I'm the man that you love.
Mac: The man that I love doesn't exist anymore.
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Daniel:  Sighs 
Kevin: Hey, hey. Do not tear into him.
Daniel: Why do you keep protecting him?
Kevin: I'm protecting you. He's gonna help you tomorrow because I asked him to, but if you go and get all up in his face--
Daniel: How do you know that he's gonna help me, huh? How do you know that he's not still workin' for Deacon?
Kevin: Deacon? The guy who let him rot in prison? He got played by Deacon, just like you did. When are you gonna realize you two actually have a lot in common?
Daniel:  Chuckles 
Jana: We can't trust him when he's withholding this much information.
Kevin: Fine. Fine. We'll get him to sit in here and go over all of this again.
Daniel: But you just said not to.
Kevin: No, I just said don't be a jerk about it. Look, I want answers, too. And just so you know, I made it perfectly clear if he does not come through for you tomorrow, he's lost a brother.
Daniel: You still got my back.
Kevin: Don't be stupid. Of course I do. Hey, Ryder. Come here for a sec, pal.
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Michael: If Daniel is arrested again--
Phyllis: Wait, wait. Wait a second. Wait a second. What happened to ""don't expect the worst""? Something has changed. Why aren't you telling me?
Michael: If he's arrested again, it's not the worst. The case still may never go to trial. Uh, I could ask for the charges to be dismissed.
Phyllis:  Sighs 
Michael: We could be looking for new evidence. There are--
Phyllis: We have looked. We have looked for new evidence. Those bastards have hidden it so well.  Sighs 
Amber:  Sighs  Okay, um, I-if that's what they're gonna do, I-if they--they're gonna arrest him, how much time do we have before they do that?
Michael: I expect them to move fairly quickly.
Amber: Okay, but then he'd be right out on bail again, right?
Michael: Hopefully.
Phyllis: Oh, hopefully?
Michael: Hopefully. All right. Um...  sighs  It depends on the judge. Daniel has a history as a flight risk.
Amber: Where do they think he's gonna go? It's not like he's-- he's what's-his-name who went to France.
Michael: Well, all right, what's-his-name who went to France happened to be a French citizen.
Amber: Okay, whatev-- well, then they would just send him right back to the U.S., right? Unless he went someplace that they don't extradite to the U.S.? Like, uh, I-I don't know.
Phyllis: Y-you've never known anyone to do that, right? No one has ever done that.
Amber: No, but if--if they were gonna do that, like...
Michael: No.
Amber: Where--where would be the--
Michael: Stop.
Amber: Well, I'm-- I'm saying hypothetically.
Michael: Stop. Don't. Stop. Stop thinking of it.  Quietly  Either of you, stop it now.
Phyllis:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Murphy: There you go.
Nina: Oh, hi.
Chloe: So, um, Mom took Delia Christmas shopping.
Murphy: Well, I guess that makes this date night.
Kay:  Chuckles 
Chloe: Mm. So, uh, how do you feel? Are you--you okay?
Chance: I feel great.
Kay:  Chuckles 
Chance: I feel great.
Kay: Chance, congratulations on the honor. I'm sure there's many more to come.
Nina: I just hope the rest don't involve risking your life.
Chloe:  Chuckles 
Kay: Ahh, hear, hear.
Murphy: Yeah.
Jill: You know, I would say that you're a credit to your family, but I don't think your family can take credit for you.
Kay:  Chuckles  No.
Jill: It honestly boggles my mind, Chance, that for a baby that was born into the kind of strife and conflict you were, you've turned out to be a man with this tremendous strength of character. From an adorable little boy to a man we all look up to.
Chloe: Hmm.
Jill:  Chuckles 
Chance: Thank you, Grandma.
Chloe: Cheers.
Chance: Come here.
Chloe:  Chuckles 
Chance: Come here.
Jill: Oh, I love you, honey.
Chance: I love you, too.
Jill: Mm.
Nina: Well, it doesn't surprise me a bit. I've always known how amazing you are.
Chance: Mom, stop. Stop.
Jill:  Chuckles 
Chance: Look, I just, first and foremost, just want to say thank you to all of you for being there tonight. It's nice having your own cheering section.
All:  Chuckle 
Chance: Um, I especially want to thank Chloe. Yes, that's right. I'm sure all of you at this point have probably figured out that, uh, she means a lot to me. And it meant a lot having you there tonight with me.
Chloe: It meant a lot to me, too. It did.
Kay:  Chuckles 
Murphy:  Chuckles 
Chloe: Hmm.
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Billy: Come on, you're just mad right now.
Mac: I'm not mad. I know that you can't help it.
Billy: Of course I can help it. I just need a reason, okay? I need you.
Mac: Really? You're gonna change for me? Like you changed for Chloe and Delia?
Billy: That's not fair. That was different.
Mac:  Scoffs  right. I suppose Sharon wasn't meeting you in loading docks.
Billy: You can't-- you can't just walk out on me.
Mac: I didn't-- I didn't think that I would be able to because there were too many memories and too much love, but I guess it'll be easier now. I mean, hey, what you did, it's kind of a gift. I can finally let you go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: Where is Daniel?
Phyllis: We don't know.
Michael: Where is he?
Amber: Really, we-- we don't know.
Phyllis: Listen, we suggested that he might want to think about leaving the country.
Michael: You--you don't-- you don't do that!
Amber: Yeah, that was pretty much his reaction.
Phyllis: Yeah, he doesn't want to do it. He doesn't want to do it, Michael. But, honestly, if it comes to that, I will send him.
Michael: It would be the worst possible thing for him to do.
Phyllis: Really? No. 25 years to life is the worst possible thing for him, compared to sittin' under some palm trees somewhere.
Michael: A palm tree somewhere? Where? Where?
Phyllis: I don't know. Some tropical island that doesn't have an extradition treaty.
Michael: Oh, all right. No extradition treaty. You know where you're talking? Somalia, okay? Rwanda. Iran. Those are your options.
Amber: Well, you know, we really haven't thought it all the way through.
Michael: Do you think?!  Quietly  Look, if Daniel's caught at the border or in the airport, which he most likely will be, all presumption of innocence is gone, totally shot to hell!
Phyllis: They don't care! They don't care that he's innocent. They want a conviction!
Michael: Shh!
Phyllis: They want a conviction. Heather wants another notch on her belt, all right? And then my son's life is over. So you tell me what to do. I will do anything. I will say anything.  Voice breaking  But what I--what I will not do is sit back and watch them railroad my son.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: How did Elkins meet Deacon?
Ryder: I don't know.
Kevin: But that's how you knew Deacon, right? Through Elkins?
Ryder: Yeah.
Daniel: Was Elkins afraid of Deacon?
Ryder: What?
Daniel: The night in the alley, when we realized that someone else was there, Elkins was scared. I mean, he knew that somebody had it in for him.
Ryder: N-no, Deacon wasn't the third man.
Jana: Yeah, he could have sent somebody else, though.
Ryder: I don't know anything about that.
Kevin: Look, we're just trying to figure out their relationship. How did they get on?
Ryder: I didn't spend any more time around these guys than I needed to.
Jana: Oh, looks like you're gettin' a touch upset.
Ryder: Well, it's a lot of pressure.
Daniel:  Chuckles  You think they're not gonna ask you these same questions tomorrow?
Kevin: Okay, I-if not Deacon, was there anybody else that Elkins was afraid of?
Daisy: Whatever he says, he's totally lying.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kay:  Sighs   Sighs   Sighs 
Chloe: Hey, where is Chance?
Kay: Uh, talking to Phillip.
Chloe: Oh, okay.
Kay: Nina finally got her video conferencing fixed on her laptop.
Chloe: Oh.
Kay: Uh, where's your purse?
Chloe: I don't--I don't know. I can't find it. I think I left it at work, and I hate not having my phone when I'm, you know, with Delia and all, so...
Kay: Well, darling, call Billy. Have him bring it over. I'm sorry. Last time Billy was here, I...
Chloe: No, you-- actually, Chance and I worked that you thanks to you.
Kay: You mean to say my advice actually was helpful?
Chloe: I know, right?
Kay: Hmm.
Chloe: Actually, it was very helpful. It was spot-on, like always.
Kay: Mm.
Chloe: And you were right. I just had to 'fess up...  sighs  and tell him how I felt.
Kay: Well, we know how he feels. The way he spoke about you tonight.
Chloe: I know. He just looks at me like-- like no one else has ever looked at me. And it's...  inhales  I'm just not used to it.  Chuckles 
Kay: I'm so happy for you.
Chloe:  Chuckles  Thank you.
Kay: Get your purse.
Chloe: Yes, okay. Mwah. I'll be right back.
Kay: Be careful.
Nina: Chloe leaving?
Kay: Um, oh, she's, uh, she went to, uh, get her purse.
Murphy: Oh, at the ceremony?
Kay: No, no. At the ""Restless"" office.
Jill: Well.  Chuckles  How convenient.
Kay: What are you talking about?
Jill:  Scoffs  She just happens to forget her purse somewhere where she's gonna conveniently find Billy working late, alone, fresh off his breakup with Mac? Please.
Kay: Are you implying that she's going to try and take advantage?
Jill:  Sighs  She's just a tiny little shark smelling blood in the water.
Kay: Oh, I thought she was a lizard.  Chuckles 
Murphy:  Chuckles 
Nina: I-I really hope Jill's wrong, but, you know.
Kay: Nina, now you said Chloe's feelings for Chance were real tonight. You said that.
Nina: Yes, but I also know how badly she wanted to get back together with Billy.
Murphy: That's understandable. He's the father of her child.
Kay: Do you know what? She's gonna prove the three of you wrong.
Murphy:  Scoffs 
Kay:  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Do you know something about this guy that we don't?
Daisy: Yeah. Nobody told you that he sent a rat to Lauren on your wedding night.
Daniel:  Laughs  What?
Daisy: Yeah. So disgusting. Gift wrapped.
Ryder: I didn't do that.
Daisy: I'd take Lauren and Michael's word over yours any day.
Ryder: You don't even know me.
Daniel: Wait a minute. How come I didn't hear about this?
Kevin: Because it was your wedding. Nobody wanted to freak you out.
Daisy: Ryder did.
Kevin: Okay, that's enough outta you.
Jana: Okay, no more arguing. Let's stop. Um, how about some coffee, Daisy?
Daisy: Just don't let me near the burner.
Jana: Oh, yeah. Is your arm all right?
Kevin: Sorry about that.
Ryder: Whatever. I'm gettin' used to it.
Daniel:  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Michael: The best thing you can do for Daniel is to let me handle this. I'm gonna do everything--
Phyllis:  Sighs 
Michael: Phyllis, I'm gonna do everything I can, everything possible. I'm gonna do what I'd do if he were my son.
Phyllis: Okay.
Michael: Are you hearing me?
Phyllis: Yeah.
Amber: Well, at least Deacon and Ryder have to, um, testify, so maybe they'll let something slip.  Sighs 
Phyllis: It doesn't matter if they do. Grand jury testimony is sealed.
Amber: No, it's-- it's gotta be recorded somewhere, though, right? Um, somewhere that-- that Kevin could maybe, um, find a computer and-- and--and hack into it?
Michael: I'm sorry. Would you mind not recruiting my brother to commit more crime? My hands are kind of full right now. All right, you two go home.
Phyllis:  Sighs 
Amber:  Sighs 
Phyllis: Michael.
Michael: I've got this.
Phyllis: Okay.
Michael: Go.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Look, Ryder knows how important it is to me that he help Daniel.
Jana: Look, he is not gonna tell you if he decides to screw Daniel over. His testimony is secret, Kevin. Well, it's not like heather Stevens is gonna confide in you.
Kevin: Would you just admit that there is a chance he is gonna point the finger at Deacon? And if he does, then the reason, the only reason, is because of me, because I stood by him, which would make what I did a good thing, right?
 Telephone rings 
Ryder: Crimson Lights.
Daisy: Don't let 'em know it's me.
Ryder: What the hell was that before?
Daisy: Oh, gosh, you're welcome. I didn't know you were enjoying the conversation so much or I wouldn't have interrupted. We should go over what you're gonna say tomorrow in front of the grand jury.
Ryder: Oh, no, you, too? Give me a break.  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Okay. Okay, listen, running away is a bad idea. I'm sorry I brought it up. And I'm sorry I put Amber in the middle.
Daniel: Whoa.  Laughs  Did you just apologize to Amber?
Phyllis: Oh...  Chuckles 
Amber: We're actually kind of on the same page for once.
Phyllis: For now. For now.
Daniel:  Sighs 
Amber: Where'd you go?
Daniel: I went to see if I could get anything else out of Ryder.
Amber: Really? After Michael told you not to?
Daniel: We are not gonna have this conversation after you just got done going to Deacon.
Phyllis: No, no, no. Daniel, you're not gonna do that again. Trust Michael. Do what he says. He has your best interests at heart. In fact, I think he has something up his sleeve.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Heather: What are you doing here, Michael?
Michael: I just wanted to make sure we had an understanding.
Heather: Okay, fine, you want to tell Owen about the warrant? Be my guest. I don't think that he'll have a problem with it. But even if he did, the last thing I'm gonna do is make things worse by giving you grand jury testimony. I could be disbarred.
Michael: Is that your final word on the subject?
Heather: No, no, it's not. These are-- ""Go to hell.""
[SCENE_BREAK]
Murphy: Katherine, more cider?
Kay: Oh, thank you, darling.
 Indistinct conversations 
Chance: Mom, thank you.
Nina: Oh, isn't that cool? The webcam?
Chance: Yeah. Yeah.
Jill: Yeah, and I thought Phillip looked good.
Chance: He did. He did. It was a relief, actually.
Jill: Yep.
Chance: Um, where'd Chloe go?
Kay: Oh, she went to get her purse. She, uh, left it at, uh, ""Restless Style.""
Chance: Is there more champagne?
Murphy: Oh, yeah, right here.
Chance: Great.
Jill:  Sighs  Wish we had a webcam at ""Restless Style"" right now.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Mac: Billy, I can't.
Billy: Do you remember when we were kids and we got stuck on that elevator? And we realized that, uh, what we thought was over wasn't?
Mac: Well, this is exactly the opposite, because it is over.
Billy: You're gettin' all spun up over something that doesn't matter.
Mac: I am so sad for you. You know how to make yourself feel better, but you have no idea how to be happy.
Billy: Well, I do when I'm with you.
 Elevator door opens 
Billy: I don't want to hear it.
Chloe: I just came to get my purse. You okay?
Billy: No, I'm not.
Chloe: Oh. I'm sorry.
Billy: I think I'd rather hear you gloat.
Chloe:  Chuckles  Well, I'm not in the mood. Not tonight, but, uh, hang in there, buddy.
Billy: Wait, you're really just gonna walk off and let me wallow here? Don't you think you should buy me a drink or something?
Chloe:  Chuckles  Um, no. I-I can't.
Billy: You got plans.
Chloe: That's not it.
Chloe: I just don't love you anymore.
Billy:  Chuckles  Yeah.
[NEXT_ON]
Kay: Tell me why you think I should invite you in on my I.P.O.
Jack: I'm going to let somebody else do my talking for me.
Heather: Unless you take the stand this minute, you'll be held in contempt.
Daniel: I can't go back to jail, Michael. I just can't do it again.","Chloe tells Nina to save them some seats. Nina tells her , ""well."" Jill chuckles at the conversation. Chance commends Chloe on how gorgeous she looks. Kay arrives just in time for the ceremony. Owen walks up and pulls Chance away for a conversation. Chloe fades into the background until Chance looks for her for the picture. Mac tells Billy that she is sorry, but they have to face reality. Kevin tells Ryder to tell the grand jury everything that he knows. Kevin insists to Ryder that Deacon knows who the murderer is. Heather gets an arrest warrant for Daniel. Daniel finds out that Phyllis wanted him to skip town. After the ceremony, Chance introduces Chloe to Heather. Billy gets a call from Kelly letting him know that she is leaving. Mac finds out that Billy is up to his same old games with women. Mac finally says good-bye to Billy and tells him that it will be easy to let him go. Chloe walks in on Billy. Billy wants Chloe to buy him a drink, but she refuses by telling him that she doesn't love him anymore.",summ_screen
"Billy: Hey. I am still not finished with this issue, if you could believe that, but all that's left is a plug on the cover story, so... Phyllis isn't quite done, so I'm gonna grab a shower, and I'm gonna get a kiss.
Victoria:  Groans 
Billy: Or not. What's the matter?
Victoria: I don't know. I just feel... not-so-good.
Billy: Wh-what? Why didn't you call me? What's wrong? What's goin' on?
Victoria: I don't know. I was okay last night, but this morning, I...  Groans 
Billy: Th-this morning? Really?
Victoria:  Groans 
Billy: Like--like morning sickness kind of sick?
Victoria: Oh. I don't know. Maybe. I mean... do you think?
Billy:  Singsong voice  I don't know.  Normal voice  I don't know. What do you think?
Victoria:  Sighs  Great.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Kevin: Oh, no. Where could Delia be? I can't find her anywhere. Is she behind this chair?  Gasps  No. Uh, Chloe, hey. Oh, got some bad news. I don't know how to tell you this, but, um, well, I lost Delia.
Chloe:  Gasps  Oh, no!
Kevin: Yep. Whoa, wait a second.
Chloe:  Laughs 
Kevin: Was that your hiding spot the whole time? You are so sneaky!
Chloe: Yes, she is.
Kevin: Sneaky little one.
Chloe:  Chuckles 
Kevin: Uh...  Chuckles  Did you make your deadline?
Chloe: Uh, you know what? Uh, Phyllis' stuff isn't ready yet, and we don't have a cover, but guess what? It's not my problem. No, it's not.
Kevin: Well, if you want, Dee and I can go out for a little while and just let you collapse.
Chloe: Oh, no, no, no, no. 'Cause we are all going out...  Singsong voice  'Cause guess what we're going to?  Gasps  The Christmas tree lot.  Normal voice  It's finally up, and there's a photographer there, and they're actually doing, like, a whole fund-raiser thing, so I think that we should do our Christmas cards.
Kevin:  Gasps  Our Christmas cards?
Chloe: Yeah.
Kevin: Uh-oh, I'm scared.
Chloe: Oh, no, no, no. Look, look, look. I went to the thrift store.
Kevin: Oh. Oh, Dear. Okay, wait. You know what I think?
Chloe: Yeah, what?
Kevin: I think that Mommy is sleep-deprived. I think she's delusional, and if you think for one second that I'm putting any of this on, then you--
Chloe: Oh, you are doing it. Oh, yes, you are. You're doing it. Tell him he's doing it.
Delia: You're doing it.
Chloe:  Laughs 
Kevin: Two against one?
Chloe: Yeah.
Kevin: Man.  Chuckles 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Lily: I have not looked forward to Christmas this much since I was a kid.
Jill: I know. Having little ones around really makes Christmas.
Woman: Sorry. Excuse me.
Jill: I can't tell you how I treasure the memories of my boys when they were little. Oh, my God, Lily. When you see their faces the first time you light the Christmas tree, or they think they hear something on the roof on Christmas Eve...
Lily:  Laughs 
Jill: It's priceless.
Lily: I can just see Billy now with his head up the chimney.
Jill: His head? Try his whole little body.
Lily: Aw.
Jill: He ruined his Christmas sweater. I can still see the soot on his nose.
Lily: I don't know. I just--I wish that Cane had memories like that from when he was young.
Jill: Yeah, I know. But you know what? He's making all his happy memories here now with you and the babies.
Lily: That's true. He left work early today so we could go Christmas tree shopping.
Jill: Well, good. He's been working too much lately.
Lily: Oh, way too much. I mean, basically almost all through Thanksgiving. Hope it's not through Christmas, too.  Sighs 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Cane: Come in. Hey.
Sofia: Hey, Cane, how are you?  Chuckles 
Cane: Good. How you doin'?
Sofia: Oh, I'm good. Well, I don't mean to interrupt if you're already hard at work.
Cane: No, no, no, no. That's all right. I was about to take a break. Uh, I've almost finished the E.U. market analysis, so... what's up?
Sofia: Good. Are you ready to, uh, tackle another assignment?
Cane: Sure. Yeah.
Sofia: Great. Tucker was intrigued by the short-haul concepts in Blake's report. Now you're familiar?
Cane: Y-yeah. Yeah, I am.
Sofia: Well, good. He wants a feasibility study. You know, site selection, feedstock availability, cost and production.
Cane: Okay.
Sofia: Well, good, 'cause you know Tucker. He wants it by yesterday.  Chuckles  Get Blake to help you. He can do the grunt work. You do the analysis. Unless, of course...
Cane:  Clears throat 
Sofia: If Blake doesn't pass his background check.
Cane: Wait, wait, wait, wait. What...  Chuckles  What--what--what-- what background check?
[SCENE_BREAK]
Phyllis: Did you sleep well?
Daisy: Better than I have in months.
 Knock on door 
Phyllis: Come in.
Daniel: Hey, um, I, uh, needed that note to pick up Summer.
Phyllis: Right. Where'd I put that? Um, listen, I really appreciate you doing this.
Daisy:  Gasps 
Phyllis: I really do. I have the deadline, and--
Daniel: Yeah, I'm fine. It's okay.
Daisy:  Sighs 
Phyllis: What--what-- what's wrong?
Daisy: She's kicking a lot. Feel.
Phyllis: I want to feel. Wow, yeah, she's kicking a lot. There's a gymnast in there.  Sighs 
Daisy: Maybe she heard your voice.
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Cane:  Sighs  Um, I didn't know that Tucker still had doubts about Blake. I mean, I thought he was really impressed with that report that he did.
Sofia: He was impressed, thank goodness. I mean, that would not have been good for us if Blake would have flubbed that.
Cane: So... why are you guys doing the background check?
Sofia: It's just routine. Neil suggested it.  Sighs  So, um, any questions about the new assignment?
Cane: Uh, no. No, I, uh, no, I-I-- I know what you want. Um, okay. Hey, you know what? I've gotta go in to meet Lily and the twins, so...
Sofia: Okay.
Cane: All right?
Sofia: Um, why don't you kiss those little babies for me, okay?  Chuckles 
Cane:  Chuckles  I will. I will. All right. Bye.  Sighs   Exhales 
[SCENE_BREAK]
 Cell phone rings 
Blake:  Scoffs  Yeah, yeah, what's up?  Sighs 
Cane: Hey, um, we need to meet. Uh, I have a problem.
Blake: Yeah, well, I'm at Gloworm.
Cane: I'll be right there.
Gloria: A little more coffee, Gentlemen?
Blake: Why not?
Gloria: Ahh.
Man: Well, thank you.
Gloria: Uh-huh.
Man: Do I understand correctly that you're the proprietor?
Blake: Uh, the original Gloworm.
Gloria: Indeed, I am. First time here?
Man: Yeah, new in town.
Gloria: Great. Well, welcome to Genoa City. Hope to see a whole lot more of you. Gentlemen.
Blake:  Sighs 
Man: What was that about?
Blake: Oh, Cane. Just some new crisis. If he thinks he's got troubles now, just wait till he sees you.
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Daniel: Mom, Mom.
Phyllis: Yeah, she-- she hasn't eaten since last night, okay?
Daisy: Wow. That looks beautiful.
Phyllis: Yeah, it's, um, a tomato and basil omelet, uh, fresh-squeezed orange juice. I'll just take that.
Daniel: That's, uh, nice. Just like livin' in a resort.
Daisy: It has nothing to do with me. It's for the baby-- your baby.
Phyllis:  Sighs  Um, listen, I-I have to go. Um, everything that she inhales and ingests, it goes right to that baby. You know, they're finding really weird things in the cord blood, like pollutants and pesticides, so...
Daniel: W-w-well, what about the note? I need the note.
Phyllis: Um, it's-- it's on--on, my, um, on my dresser. You'll--you'll find it. Uh, Billy's probably havin' a cow.
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Woman:  Chuckles 
Woman: Hey!
Chloe:  Laughs  No way!
Woman: You caught me moonlighting.
Chloe: Awesome. This is Nika. She's, uh, she's a fashion photographer. We used to work with each other all the time.
Nika: I happened to be in town for a few days, so I'm volunteering a few shifts. It's for a good cause, and Katherine Chancellor's very persuasive.
Kevin: Yeah, uh, so is her namesake. Right, Katie?
Chloe: Uh, hey. Hey, so we have this idea for a Christmas photo.
Kevin: No, no, no, no, no. She has an idea for a Christmas photo.
Jana: Okay, so, um, it's for a preschool, and the children are gonna be decorating it themselves.
Man: Oh, okay. May--so maybe about 4 feet?
Jana: Uh, yeah, actually. That sounds just about right.
Chloe: That's a big one!
Kevin: Let's bop Mommy on the head with that.
Chloe:  Laughs 
Kevin:  Laughs 
Nika: You know your mom's a hoot. You know that?
Kevin: Yeah, well that is certainly one word for her, right?
Chloe: Hey, you better watch yourself.
Kevin: Uh, why? What could you do to me that could possibly be worse than what's in those bags?
Chloe: Oh, you--you should know that--that we here are a world-class mother/daughter snowball-throwing team.
Kevin: Oh, really? Really?
Chloe: Yes, we are. Yeah. And you better watch out, 'cause we're gonna get you right in the kisser.
Kevin: Oh, ow. Somehow I'm...
Chloe: Right in the kisser.
Kevin: Not worried about it.
Chloe:  Laughs 
Kevin: I can take both of you down.
Chloe: Get off me, you big old oaf. Ow! Oh, don't tickle me. No!  Laughs 
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Cane:  Sighs 
Cane:  Sighs 
Blake: Now, Mate... so come on. What's the problem?
Cane: What's the problem? Tucker is doing a background check on James Collier who doesn't exist, and neither do his references. That's the problem.
Blake:  Scoffs  No worries. It's all been taken care of.
Cane: And how has it been taken care of?
Blake: Well, it was fairly bloody obvious last time I saw Tucker that red flags were raised. So we've arranged real, live people to respond if anyone contacts James' references. And trust me, the recommendations will be glowing.
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Phyllis:  Sighs  Well?
Billy: It's not what we discussed.
Phyllis: It's so much better than what we discussed.
Billy: Yes.
Phyllis: I know you didn't want me going after Sharon.
Billy: Look, the whole point was to counteract the impression we left before that we were too soft on Adam.
Phyllis: Oh, you can't accuse me of doing that. It's all there in black-and- white. Adam's a murderer. Adam's scum.
Billy: And you lump Sharon in the middle of it.
Phyllis: Billy, Sharon lumped herself in the middle of it. She got Adam an attorney. She got him out of jail. I mean, what was your first thought when you heard about that? What was it? Oh, my God, what is Ashley gonna think? And that was mine, too, but does Sharon care? No, she doesn't. She doesn't. She doesn't care how any of this affects anyone else, including her daughter.
Billy:  Clears throat  I'm not disagreeing with you completely. It's just y--
Phyllis: You know this is gonna fly off of the shelves.
Billy: Yes, it will, but there's gonna be blowback-- a little bit for me, a whole lot for you, and I hope you're ready for it, okay?
Phyllis: I am. I'm ready for it.
Billy: Because Sharon still has friends here.
Phyllis:  Scoffs 
Billy: She has Victor. She has Nick, even though he's pissed off. And Jack, by the way.
Phyllis: Uh, unh-unh. I don't care. Every word is true.
Billy: You're sure?
Phyllis: Mm-hmm. I stand by it. You want to see the cover?
Billy: Oh, I don't know. Do I want to see the cover?
Phyllis: I think you do.
Billy: Wonderful.
Phyllis: Okay, get ready. Get ready.  Sighs 
Billy: Uh-huh. Oh, wow, you're really goin' for it, aren't you?
Phyllis: Yes, I am. Are you?
Billy: Well...  Sighs 
 Computer keys clicking 
Billy: There it is. It's off to the printer. Buckle your seat belt.
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Daisy: I think it's really sad your sister can't come home because of me. It's not like I'd ever do anything to hurt her.
Daniel: Yeah. Because conspiring with Sarah to murder Summer's mom--no, no, that wasn't hurtful at all.
Daisy: Sarah had me brainwashed. When I look back at the things she got me to do--
Daniel: Like getting pregnant?
Daisy: That wasn't her plan. It wasn't anyone's plan. It just...  Sniffles  It just happened.
Daniel: No, it didn't just ""Happen,"" Daisy. You came over to my place, and you drugged me.
Daisy: You-- you were confused. You... you thought I was Amber.
Daniel: Well, at least you finally admit it.
Daisy: I got to imagine what it'd feel like just for a little bit to have someone care about you, to hold you, to feel safe. Yeah, I grew up with Sarah-- not a lot of warmth and affection there. You shouldn't think that our baby came out of some dark plot. She didn't. Haven't you ever done something because it felt right, even thought you knew it was wrong?
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Chloe: Yes, you will.
Kevin: I mean, do you believe this?
Nika: Oh, Man.  Laughs 
Kevin: Come here.
Chloe: Okay, so you might not be able to put together whole Christmas connection just yet.
Nika: You're recycling bad gifts?
Chloe:  Laughs  No.  Laughs  We are, you know, ""A Wonderful Life."" You know, in the movie when the guy, he thinks that, you know, he wants to imagine what the whole world is like without him there, and it's such a disaster? So this is what the world looks like if, you know, there weren't stylists like me.
Nika: Oh, it all comes together. Of course.
Chloe: Yeah, so...
Kevin: Yeah, but, you know, the thing is, you're a trendsetter. So what if people take you seriously, and then you could be setting loose on the world an epidemic of mullets?
Chloe:  Scoffs  Um, I'll risk it, okay? All right, I'm gonna get in here.
Kevin: Here, take your daughter.
Chloe: Okay. You get in the sled, ""Scrooge.""
Kevin: All right, thank you.
Chloe: Come on. All right.
Kevin: Here we go.
Chloe: Everyone together.
Nika: Okay, right over here.
Kevin: You ready?
Chloe: Say, ""Cheese.""
Delia: Cheese!
Kevin: Cheese.
Chloe:  Laughs  Cheese.
Kevin: Uh, what else can you say? Say... say...
Chloe: Santa Claus!
Delia and Kevin: Santa Claus!
Nika: Say, ""Gingerbread.""
All: Gingerbread!
Nika: Say, ""Christmas.""
All: Christmas!
Chloe: Cold Christmas. I'm freezing.
Kevin: Oh, wait, then there's this one, too. Turn around.
Chloe: What? Oh.  Chuckles 
Nika: That's--aw. Say, ""Jingle Bells.""
Kevin: Jingle bells.
Chloe: Jingle bells!
Delia: Jingle bells.
Kevin: Jingle bells.
Chloe: Yay!
Nika: Say, ""Santa.""
All: Santa!
Nika:  Laughs 
Chloe: My wig's falling off. Aah! Oh!
Nika:  Laughs  Gotta get that one.
Kevin:  Laughs 
Chloe:  Laughs  Oh, no!  Laughs 
Kevin: Quick.
Chloe:  Laughs  Cheese! Snowflake!
Kevin: Cheese!
Chloe: Reindeer!
Kevin: Why don't I spin around?  Makes airplane noises 
Nika: Okay, right this way.
Kevin: All right. Cheese.
Delia: Cheese!
Kevin: One more.
Delia: Cheese!
Kevin: Say, ""Santa Claus.""
Delia: Santa Claus.
Chloe: Santa Claus!
Woman: Child protective services.
Jana:  Imitating older woman  Yes, hello, Dear. Uh, I'm at the Christmas tree lot on the corner of Greenside and Pike, and, uh, I'm afraid that I've just witnessed a couple taking some highly inappropriate photos with their little girl.
Kevin: One, two, three... whoa!
Jana: Yes, you see, I work with, uh, young children, and I'm afraid that she's been highly traumatized.
Chloe:  Laughs  Whoa!
Kevin: Okay, no more.
Chloe: No more. that is a hot mess.
Nika: Look at the wig.
Sofia: I know. That's like Tina Turner mullet or something.  Laughs 
Nika: All wrong.
Sofia: Oh, Malcolm and I have to be on your Christmas card list.
Chloe: Oh, yeah, don't worry. It's going out everywhere.
Sofia: Those are great.
Kevin: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Did you just say everywhere? How many people are actually gonna see this thing?
Chloe: Everyone.
Gloria: Hey, I'm Gloria Bardwell. I called earlier about wreaths and garlands and--
Man: Oh, for the restaurant.
Gloria: Yes.
Man: All right, we've got your order set aside.
Gloria: Sure.
Sofia:  Laughs  Look at that.
Kevin: Oh, no.  Laughs 
Chloe:  Laughs 
Kevin:  Laughs 
Chloe: That looks great.
Kevin: You've gotta be kidding me.
Chloe: Oh, you look so cute.
Kevin: Okay, wait, wait. How do I delete some of these?
Chloe: Hey, no, no, no, no, no. You can't--no. You cannot--
Kevin: I'm deleting that one. Come on.
Sofia: Who put that mistletoe up there?
Chloe: What? Oh.  Groans   Chuckles 
Kevin: Oh, what the heck.
Chloe: What?
Kevin: I've been wanting to do this for a long time.
Chloe:  Laughs 
Kevin: Mwah!
Sofia:  Laughs 
Chloe:  Laughs 
Gloria: Are you okay?
Jana:  Laughs  Yeah, of course. Why do you ask?
Kevin: Mom, hey.
Gloria: Hey, Honey.
Kevin: Welcome back from Boca.
Gloria: Thank you.
Kevin: How long have you guys been here?
Jana: Long enough to see you getting your photo taken.  Imitates gunshot 
Kevin: Ahh.
Jana:  Sighs  Don't be embarrassed. It was really funny.
Kevin: Oh, you know, um, Chloe, uh, set up this whole thing where we did this traditional Christmas photo. She, you know, really kind of gets into the holidays.
Jana: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Well, you would naturally, you know, when you have a child...  Sighs  Of your own. Um, Delia should bring that photo to school.
Kevin: Maybe. I don't know.
Jana: Excuse me.
Kevin:  Sighs 
Gloria: Well, that was creepy.
Kevin: Mom, come on. The divorce has been really hard on her.
Chloe: Delia found all these pretty ornaments.
Gloria: And you have excellent taste, Delia.
Chloe: And we were thinking maybe this one for next year.
Gloria: Oh, come on, Kevin. You're not still thinking about raising Daisy's child.
Delia:  Speaking indistinctly 
Chloe:  Mouthing words 
Kevin: Well, Mom, I talked to a lawyer already. How's that for serious?
Delia: Sparkle. Sparkle.
Chloe: Mm.
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Daisy: Thanks. Your mom doesn't want me going up and down the stairs. You ever picture her?
Daniel: Picture who?
Daisy: The baby. I'm hoping that she has your smile.
Daniel: You know what? We're--we're not gonna do this, all right? We're not gonna sit here and pretend like we planned this baby, like we're a couple or something.
Daisy: We're not a couple. We're mother and father.
Daniel: Biologically. Accidentally. What's the matter with you?
Daisy: It's not her fault. Are you gonna punish her for my sins?
Daniel:  Scoffs  Who's talking about punishing anybody? I hope she grows up and has a fantastic life.
Daisy: Without you in it.
Daniel: I can't be late to go pick up Summer.  Clears throat 
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: So... enjoy the peace and quiet while you can, because once this issue hits the stands, all hell's gonna break loose. But I guess that's not an entirely frightening prospect for someone who's rooming with the devil. How's that goin', by the way? Off the record, of course.
Phyllis: Mm, off the record. Um... it's okay.
Billy: Mm-hmm.
Phyllis: I laid down the law right away.
Billy: Yeah, because Daisy has such respect for the law.
Phyllis:  Sighs  Um... I am helping her. I am protecting my...  Whispers  Grandchild.
Billy: Oh. That actually scares me a little-- a lot, actually-- how far I would go to protect my kids.
Phyllis:  Normal voice  Kids...?
Billy: Yeah, okay, kids, may--uh, Victoria and I...
Phyllis: Really?
Billy: We don't know. Just--it's just--
Phyllis: Really? Oh, nice.
Billy: Yeah.
Phyllis: Off the record. Off the record, Billy. Off the record.
Billy: Uh, look, this is I'm saying. You and I...
Phyllis: Uh-huh.
Billy: We would kill for our kids, right?
Phyllis: Mm-hmm.
Billy: Okay, and we're both respectable, law-abiding, decent citizens, for the most part. But how far do you think someone like Daisy would go, hmm? Think about that and watch your back.
Phyllis: I made it clear what was goin' on. She knows I'm trying to protect her baby. She's grateful.
Billy: How could you really know what's goin' on in her head? I mean, she's had such a messed-up life, and sometimes, you just can't escape that.
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Jill: Yeah.
Lily: Okay, I'm ready.
Jill: Okay, good. Yeah, you want your--
Cane: Hey.
Lily: Hey.
Cane: You finish your shopping? Mwah.
Lily: Um, no, they didn't have Bumpy the Camel books.
Jill: Aw. Hi, Sweetheart. Mwah. Well, there's plenty of time before Christmas, you know? I can just get in touch with the publisher. I have lots of contacts from when I was--
Lily: Whoa. Whoa. Hello. Hello, slow down, okay? They-- I'm on the waiting list. They'll probably have it next week. Don't worry. It's fine.
Cane: Well, you know, maybe, uh, you can fly the author in, and he can sign it personally, you know?
Jill: Interesting idea.
Lily: I think the grandparents are going a little overboard this Christmas-- just a little bit.
Jill: That is our prerogative. Hello!
Lily: Yeah, I had to make my dad swear that when he came back from New York, he wouldn't have, like, a giant piano or a life-sized teddy bear or something.
Jill: Okay, this is Mattie and Charlie's first Christmas.
Cane: Yeah, and we're kind of getting the feeling we need to get a larger tree.
Lily: Yeah, so we can find it behind all the presents. It's ridiculous.
Cane: Uh-huh. Uh-huh.
Jill: Oh, all right. We're out of here. Come on. Your parents are ""Bah humbugs."" Let's go. Let's go.
Lily: What? No, we're not.
Jill: Yes, you're so sweet, Babies. Is he warm enough?
Cane: Yes.
Lily: Yeah, he's fine.
Jill: Aw, look at him. Aw, hello, Sweetheart.
Blake: Cane, Lily.
Lily: Hey.
Blake: Hi.
Lily: How are you?
Blake: I, uh, think you left this behind.
Lily: Oh, my gosh, thank you. I hate when I can't find these things. Oh, um, have you met Jill Fenmore?
Blake: Uh, no. I haven't had the pleasure, no.
Lily: Well, this is, uh, Cane's friend from Australia. They're working together now.
Jill: Oh, it's lovely to meet you.
Blake: Nice to meet you, as well. Neither one of us seems to be getting much work done today, I see.
Lily: Yeah, I stole him away so we could go Christmas tree shopping.
Cane: Yeah.
Blake: Right, yeah. No, I saw the lot on the corner.
Cane:  Chuckles  You know what? It's funny, 'cause if we see you there, I'll kind of get the feeling you're following us.
Blake: I'm actually here to pick up a new book.
Lily: Oh, I hope it's not ""Bumpy the Camel.""
Jill:  Laughs 
Blake: Why?
Lily: It's sold out. Yeah.
Blake: No, ""Bumpy the--"" no.
Lily: Yes.
Blake: Damn, I knew I should have got here sooner.
Lily:  Laughs 
Cane: Yeah, well, uh, see you later.
Blake: Uh, absolutely.
Lily: Bye, good to see you.
Blake: Bye, Lily.
Lily: Bye.
Jill: Come on, we're gonna go over here. Yeah, we'll go right over here. This is good. We're going this way. I don't know where you're going.
Blake:  Clears throat  The Christmas tree lot. Corner of Greenside and Pike.
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Victoria: Oh.
Woman: I'm so bummed. They sold out of the new one.
Victoria: Yeah, I know. It's my son's favorite. Did you get on a wait list?
Woman: Oh.
Boy: Come see the trains.
Woman: Excuse us.  Laughs 
Victoria: Sure.
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Lily: Charlie, Honey, over here. Look over here at mommy.
Sofia: Oh, you're so cute.
Cane: Look at mommy.
Nika: Everybody say, ""Reindeer.""
All: Reindeer!
Blake: So the one with Cane is Jill Abbott Fenmore. She considers herself his adoptive mother.
Nika: Good one. Let's get Cane and Charlie surrounded by all the lovely ladies in their lives.
Cane: Oh, you hear that, Charlie? You hear that? You see how good we got it? All right, we got it good.
Jill: We got it good. There, Sweetheart, look.
Cane: Come on let's go.
Nika: Say, ""Cheese.""
Jill: There you go.
Blake: Old Cane's become quite the family man.
Man: It's too bad his loyalty lies with the wrong family.
Lily: Maybe one more?
Cane: One more. Okay.
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Daniel: Oh, look at all the trees.
Summer: Can we get this one?
Daniel: Oh, you want to get this one, huh? Well, um, you do know how small my apartment is, right? I mean, if we get this one, then I'm probably gonna wind up sleepin' on the fire escape. Is that what you want?
Summer:  Giggles  Let's take it to mommy.
Daniel: Well, you know, mommy's not home right now, and even if she was, we're not supposed to go there.
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 Knock on door 
Daisy: Come in. Oh, uh, Daniel just left. You missed him.
Kevin: I--well, actually, I came to see you. I tried to call first, but--
Daisy: Oh.  Chuckles  But they took away the phones and the internet and the tin cans and string just in case.
Kevin: I guess you can't really complain, though. It's pretty cushy compared to jail.
Daisy: You know what? In some ways, it's worse than jail. At least there, I was just a number. Nobody knew me well enough to hate me. Here, everybody hates me.
Kevin: Well, I wouldn't say that.
Daisy: Name one person who gives a damn about me here-- not the child growing inside me, but me.  Chuckles  Sarah was a mess. Yeah, she used me, but, uh, she--she took care of me. And my whole life, even before I was born, I always had my brother beside me.  Sighs 
Kevin: You still do.
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Victoria:  Gasps  Hey! There's my girl. Oh, I was just thinking about you. Look at you. Look at you.
Chloe: Okay, do you think that maybe you could not say that? Call her your little girl? 'Cause she's my little girl.
Victoria: Oh. Well... well, everybody loves Delia because she's so adorable.
Chloe: Mm-hmm.
Victoria: Oh, Boy, I'm just gonna set you down here.
Chloe: Oh, are--are you not feeling--are you sick?
Victoria: I am really-- I'm okay.
Chloe: And you're picking up my child? Okay, well...  Scoffs 
Victoria: Just relax, okay?
Chloe: Oh.
Victoria: Just relax.
Chloe: Yeah, but you're a mother, and you know that you should-- you should know better.
Victoria: Okay, well, if it is what I think it is, it's not contagious, all right?  Sighs 
Chloe: Oh. Oh, so you mean... like, in nine months, you'll be feeling better.
Victoria: Yeah.
Chloe: Mm.
Victoria: It's possible.
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Daniel: Okay, so Mom explained to you that she's helping take care of someone who's sick, right? Which is-- it's really nice of her.
Summer: I could help.
Daniel: I know you could help. And you know what? I know that you would be a great helper, because your dad told me what a great job you're doing helping take care of Faith. But you know what? The thing about this lady is...  Sighs  She's kind of a pain in the butt.
Summer:  Giggles 
Daniel: You think that's funny, but it's true. It's true. You know, she's one of those people who's really unhappy and she always tries to make everyone else around her be unhappy, too, and she's pretty good at it, because she's got a lot of practice doing it, like the Grinch. You know who the Grinch is, right? Mm. So obviously Mom doesn't want you hanging out with someone like that, 'cause what if she was mean to you? So Mom just thinks that while she's taking care of her, which is just gonna be for another couple weeks-- just a little temporary thing, I promise-- it's better for you to stay with Dad and Faith. You're havin' fun with them, right?
Summer: I miss Mommy.
Daniel: Yeah, I know you do. Come here. I know you do.
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Kevin: So have you given any thought to it? Me raising the baby?
Daisy: It's weird for me to picture her with anyone but me.
Kevin: Daisy, that's not realistic. And being a good parent, and I know that neither of us...
Daisy:  Sighs 
Kevin: Have firsthand experience with that, um, sometimes means making tough decisions. And I'm family. I'm your family. And I would never hold any of that against her, you know?
 Door opens 
Kevin: Uh, everything that happened and who her mother is.
Daisy: Unlike Phyllis, you mean.
Kevin: I'm just saying--
Phyllis: Well, un-- unlike Phyllis, what? What are you talking about?
Daisy: Oh, uh, Kevin was offering to raise my baby.
Phyllis: Oh. Are you kidding?
Kevin: No. No, I'm not kidding.
Phyllis: Um, Kevin, that's really sweet of you. It's really sweet, I mean, being Daniel's best friend and all, but no one would expect you--
Kevin: Uh, yes, you're right. I am Daniel's best friend.
Phyllis: Right.
Kevin: But I'm the baby's uncle.
Phyllis: I know. There are people in the world who would do that job much better than you.
Kevin: Ooh, I disagree.
Phyllis: Um, listen, Kevin, given your history, just--
Kevin: Listen, Phyllis, you have a history, too.
Phyllis: What are you talking about?
Kevin: Uh...
Phyllis:  Scoffs 
Kevin: Nothing. Nothing. Well, actually, no. You know what? I was talking about the time that you were declared an unfit parent. So I don't think you're in any position to be throwing stones at me.
Phyllis: Oh, you know what? I can throw a lot of stones, a lot of stones, and I have really, really good aim, Kevin.
Kevin: I'm not so sure about that.
Daisy: Hello? Remember me? I'm still here. The baby's mother. The one who actually gets to make this decision.
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Cane: All right.
Lily: Oh, that's so pretty. I'm glad that we got this one.
Cane: Huh?
Sofia: Nice work, Cane.
Lily: Yeah.
Cane: Thank you. So--
Lily: So who wants some eggnog? Anyone?
Cane: Uh, that's code. That means, uh, we would like you to stay and do decorations, so...
Lily: Yeah.
Sofia:  Chuckles  Well, I can hang around for a little bit. Where are the lights? I could get you started.
Lily: They're in the garage. I'll get 'em. Don't worry about it.
Sofia: No, no, no. You sit. Enjoy your eggnog. I'll get it.
Lily: Okay.
Cane: Yeah, you've, uh, been on your feet all day. Come here.
Lily: Yeah.
Cane:  Sighs 
Lily:  Sighs 
Cane:  Grunts  So you still haven't told me what you want for Christmas. Hmm?
Lily: Well, 'cause I have everything I want. What about you? Have you been a good boy this year?  Chuckles 
Cane: Um, all I want for Christmas is my family to be healthy, to be happy and to be safe. That's all I want.
Lily:  Chuckles   Sighs 
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Blake:  Sighs  So now you know what Cane's been up to.
Man: She could tell me more.
Man: Hello.
Jana: Okay. If you'd just excuse me. Um...
Man: Sure.
Boy: Miss Jana!
Jana:  Gasps  Well, hello! How are you? Nice to see you here.
Woman: You're his favorite teacher.
Jana: Yeah? Oh, well, it's so wonderful running into you here. You know, I've seen Delia here, too.
Woman: She's a sweetheart.
Jana: Yes, I know. She's so cute. I can't get enough of her.
Woman: Say good-bye to Miss Jana.
Boy: Bye.
Jana: Bye.  Laughs  So sweet. See you soon.
Woman: Okay, come on.
Boy: See you soon.
Jana:  Sighs  Sorry.
Man: That's okay.
Jana: Okay, um, my car is just--it's that one over there.
Man: All right. Okay. No problem.
Jana: I'll just follow you. Come on.
Gloria: What are you up to?
Jana:  Sighs  I don't know what you're talking about.
Gloria: I'm watching you, Jana.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Chloe: You know what? Would you give Uncle Kevin the present that we got him?  Gasps  Go grab it. Go grab it.
Kevin: You got a present for me?
Chloe: Mm-hmm.
Kevin: Is that for me?
Chloe: Yeah. There it is.
Delia: All right.
Kevin:  Chuckles  Whoa.
Delia: Ow.
Chloe:  Chuckles  Oh.
Kevin: You okay?
Delia: Yeah.
Kevin: Wow.
Chloe: Mm-hmm.
Kevin:  Sighs  That was really, really nice of you.
Chloe: Well, you know, we're trying to stay positive, because we know that Daisy's gonna do the right thing, and she's gonna let you raise the baby.
Kevin: Thank you. Can I have a hug?
Chloe:  Chuckles 
Kevin: See? This is what happens when kids grow up with the love they deserve. They are kind and sweet and thoughtful, just like you.
Chloe: Yeah, she's a good girl.
Kevin: And that's what I want for my niece.
 Doorbell rings 
Chloe: Oh, I'll get it.
Kevin: Do you want some hot chocolate? I want some hot chocolate.  Grunts 
Delia: Me, too.
Kevin: You do?
Chloe: Hey.
Woman: Hello. I'm from child protective services.
Chloe: Oh, hi. Come on in. Um, I'm sorry. Is there a problem in the building?
Woman: Is that Delia Abbott?
Chloe: Yeah. Yeah, it is. Why?
Woman: We've had a complaint.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Billy: Hello, Honey.  Singsong voice  I have a present for you. Ta-da, ta-da ta-da! Yay!
Victoria:  Sighs  I don't need it. I'm not pregnant.
Billy: You sure?
Victoria: It's just a bug.
Billy: You sure, sure?
Victoria: I got my...  Sighs 
Billy: Oh, gotcha. Okay, well...  Clears throat  That's okay. We'll just save that for next month, and we'll keep trying. In the meantime, I'm gonna give you a kiss, but we're gonna take precautions.  Chuckles  Mwah! Now stay on your side of the couch.  Chuckles 
Victoria: Thanks.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Daniel: Ho ho ho!
Phyllis: What are you doing? What are you-- what are you doing here? What--
Daniel:  Grunts, sighs 
Phyllis: Hey. What a surprise.
Daisy: You must be Summer.
Summer: Is there a baby in your tummy?
Phyllis: Yeah, there's a baby in her tummy.
Daisy:  Chuckles  Yeah.
Phyllis: Yeah, there is. Baby. Baby girl, go upstairs right now, right now, really quick. Your favorite pajamas are on the bed. And, uh, go pack every single thing you want to bring to your daddy's, okay? Every single thing. Don't forget anything.
Summer:  Giggling 
Phyllis: What are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you bringing her here?
Daniel:  Sighs  Well...  Sighs  It, uh, is Christmastime, and since I'm not in such a festive mood and I don't want to decorate, that little girl needs someplace that she can deck the halls. Oh, yeah, and then maybe she misses her mother.
Phyllis:  Sighs  She can't come here, Daniel. It's not possible. She cannot be here with her.
Daniel: She can be here if Daisy's not here.
Phyllis: No, she can't! She needs to stay here.  Sighs  It's a high-risk pregnancy. She can't be in jail. I don't know what else to tell you. Even the judge agreed.
Daniel: I'm not saying send her back to jail. I'm saying she should come home with me.
[NEXT_ON]
Kevin: What are you implying?
Billy: You are a lousy influence on my daughter.
Daisy: Kevin said he's--
Daniel: No, no, I know what Kevin said--that he wants to take it. No, there's no way I'm gonna let that happen.
Man: So what did he tell you about himself?
Jill: I really don't think that Cane ever felt wanted.","Victoria experiences morning sickness and thinks that she is already pregnant. Kevin plays hide-and-seek with Delia before Chloe suggests that they have pics taken for the Christmas cards. Jill and Lily relive Christmases past when Billy was a young boy. Sofia stops by to check on Cane and tells him that they are doing a background check on Blake. Cane is beside himself with worry regarding what to do about the background check. Daisy wakes up as Daniel comes to visit to get a note in order to pick Summer up from school. Daisy's baby begins to kick. Cane asks Sofia why they are doing a background check on Blake. Cane calls Blake and tells him that they have a problem. A man questions Blake about the phone call. Kevin, Chloe and Delia arrive for their Christmas photos. Chloe and Kevin have a snowball fight. Blake lets Cane know that everything has been taken care of. Billy becomes upset over the article about Sharon and Adam. Daniel and Daisy argue over the fact that she became pregnant as a result of drugging him. The Christmas photos are taken as Sofia watches, wanting to be on the Christmas card list. Kevin and Chloe kiss which doesn't sit well with Jana. Gloria notices that something upset Jana. Kevin and Jana meet and discuss the Christmas photos. A woman from Child Protective Services visits Chloe and Kevin.",summ_screen
"Hilary: Devon.
Devon: Wow. Wow, wow.
Hilary: I'm glad you like it.
Devon: Like it?
Hilary: Well, I just -- I want to make sure that everything is gonna be perfect for our first Christmas Eve in our brand-new place.
Devon: You keep calling it our place. It doesn't feel like home yet, hon?
Hilary: Well, it's gonna take a little getting used to. The move happened so fast.
Devon: Yeah, but our suite at the club always felt temporary to me. This is -- this is real, you know? It's permanent. We can start an amazing life here together.
Hilary: Yeah, I hope so.
Devon: What do you mean, you hope so? What does that mean?
Hilary: Devon, you need to accept that I am determined to build a dynamic career for myself, wherever that leads me.
Devon: Okay, but where, uh, where exactly do you plan on having it lead you? Away from me? Away from here? You gonna go to new York or L.A.? Honey? Are you, by any chance, considering taking one of those new job offers you got?
Hilary: Hmm, well, what if I am?
Devon: What if you are? You know what I want for Christmas this year? Just one thing. I want you to come back to the GC buzz.
Hilary: Oh. Well, if that's true, you're gonna need to talk to my agent. [Chuckles]
Jack: Barry, I knew things were going well. This donation is substantial.
Barry: Happy to help. It's a worthy cause.
Jack: Well, this check will go a long way toward helping our foundation's New Year's Eve celebration be a great success.
Barry: Glad you're impressed. So, between that check and helping out your friend Hilary, I'm hoping that that favor I owed you has been fully repaid.
Jack: And you would be right, though I think I did you a favor introducing you to Hilary. Talented woman, isn't she?
Barry: She is. Her looks, her style. You know, she could really take off.
Lily: Jack.
Jack: Hey. How are you, Lily?
Lily: Good. I just want to tell you I'm really excited about the benefit next week.
Jack: Thank you for all you've done. I know it has been a good bit of help.
Lily: Yeah, well, I felt bad that we couldn't host the event here, so my dad kind of guilted me into working for him. But I'm happy to do it, though.
Jack: Well, we're happy to have you onboard.
Lily: Yeah, thank you. Well, merry Christmas.
Jack: And merry Christmas to you, and to cane and the kids.
Lily: [Chuckles] Thanks.
Barry: So, you got any plans for the holidays?
Jack: Oh, uh, playing it pretty low-key this year. Gonna be at home with my... my family.
Jill: [Sighs]
Billy: Hey, mom.
Jill: Oh, ho, ho.
Billy: You're, uh, leaving it till the last second to get your shopping done, aren't you?
Jill: I'm telling you, I am a woman on a mission.
Billy: Taking on the hordes of people running down the aisles, looking for last-minute gifts? You're brave.
Jill: I will trample and trounce anybody who tries to get in between me and the perfect gift for my grandchildren.
Billy: [Chuckles]
Jill: [Sighs] By the way, these are all wrapped and ready to go for you to take to Katie and Johnny.
Billy: Okay, good. It's gonna have to wait till tomorrow, though.
Jill: Honey, it's Christmas Eve.
Billy: Yes, I know, but it's Victoria's day with the kids.
Jill: What?!
Billy: Look, if I can deal with it, so can you.
Jill: Listen to me. That is the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. Neither you nor Victoria have a significant other right now, so do the sensible thing and come together for Christmas for your children.
Billy: We are divorced, okay? We're doing things separately.
Jill: I don't want you to be alone tonight.
Billy: I'm fine with it.
Jill: Well, I am most certainly not fine with it.
Traci: Here you go.
Ashley: Thank you.
Traci: Here. Uh, what do you think? Maybe we should turn on some Christmas carols, huh?
Ashley: Do you think it'll help?
Traci: Got to do something to make it feel like Christmas Eve around here.
Ashley: Okay. Christmas carols, here we come.
Traci: Okay. It seems kind of strange, doesn't it?
Ashley: Hmm?
Traci: Just the two of us and Jack.
[""Jingle Bells"" plays]
Ashley: Yeah, Abby's with the Newmans this year. She said that she'll be here in spirit. Does it count?
Traci: [Chuckles] No.
Ashley: [Laughs] I know.
Traci: And what about Billy?
Ashley: He's keeping his distance. Who can blame him? Every time he reaches out, Jack just shuts him down.
Traci: I can completely sympathize with Jack. I mean it. But...[Sighs] To push it to the point of forcing brash & sassy out of the jabot building by the end of the year -- I mean, what is the rush?
Ashley: Well, he says it's expansion, you know? He's making a play for Fenmore's. Whatever.
Traci: Well, that's a calculated business move, but the eviction? It's a personal attack on Billy, and this is the time of year we should be coming together.
Ashley: Makes me miss dad more than ever.
Traci: Yeah, me, too. Dad always taught us that Christmas was a time for hope.
Ashley: Yeah.
Traci: And he always said, ""just because things are bad..."" [Chuckles] Come on.
Ashley: [Laughs]
Traci: Finish it.
Ashley: Just because things are bad doesn't mean they won't get better in time.
Traci: Because we're Abbotts, and we never give up on our own. [Chuckles] We miss you, Daddy.
Ashley: We miss you, Daddy. Hey jingle bells, jingle bells
Gloria: Oh, I wish you could have been here to experience it firsthand, fen. It was dazzling. Your grandmother popping out of a box. [Laughs] Best Christmas present ever.
Michael: I told you. All is come, all is bright situation contained.
Lauren: [Laughs] Yeah. For the moment. That's because Chloe and Gloria are on opposite sides of the room.
Michael: Hmm.
Gloria: [Laughs] Love you, too. I love my grandson.
Michael: Aww. We're fond of him, too.
Lauren: Yes.
Gloria: I think I'm gonna go freshen up, get a second wind. Quite a journey from France.
Lauren: [Chuckles] You must be exhausted traveling all those miles...in a box.
[Both laugh]
Michael: Well, listen, let us know when. We'll get a car service to drop you at the hotel.
Gloria: Hotel? It's Christmas Eve, Michael. Don't be silly. I came all this way to be with family.
Michael: Meaning?
Gloria: I'm going to stay with you and Lauren for as long as you'll have me.
Jill: I wish I hadn't made these other plans now. I'm going over to join the festivities at Devon's new place with cane and Lily and the kids.
Billy: Well, have fun. I'm more than capable of spending that on my own.
Jill: Yeah, but it's Christmas Eve. Why don't you come with me?
Billy: I need you to understand something, okay? That's not where I want to be right now.
Jill: If you will not go over to Victoria's, there might be something else familial you can do, somewhere else you could go.
Billy: Don't even ask me to try and figure it out with Jack, okay?
Jill: Oh, please. Jack. I wouldn't even ask you to offer an olive branch to that idiot, the way he's behaving right now.
Billy: Okay. I like that.
Jill: And Ashley is on jack's team.
Billy: Okay, mom, listen.
Jill: But Traci -- you could spend the night with Traci.
Billy: Mom.
Jill: Traci would never want you to be out in the cold on the holidays.
Billy: You're right. It's the holidays, okay? So don't get all worked up. You should be in a good mood. I want to hear your -- your holiday cheer.
Jill: I am in a good mood. Traci is the solution here.
Billy: Both of my sisters already reached out to me, okay?
Jill: They did?
Billy: [Chuckles]
Jill: They did.
Billy: Yes, they did. They did, okay? Ashley is not happy with the way Jack is acting, and of course Traci, who's got the biggest heart in the world.
Jill: So, honey, call them, okay? Go on over there.
Billy: I'm not gonna do that, okay? I'm not gonna act like my big brother and make them choose sides on Christmas. Everybody else is all caught between Jack and me, and I don't want to make things harder for them.
Jack: Just thought I'd say hello.
Phyllis: Hello. Surprised to see you here on Christmas Eve.
Jack: Yeah, I'm headed home now. How about you? I assumed you'd be with summer.
Phyllis: Oh, lucky girl. She is actually in Belize with a couple of friends. It was a birthday present from nick and me.
Jack: Lucky girl. Then you're...
Phyllis: Alone, yes.
Jack: And later?
Phyllis: Later I am heading to Michael and Lauren's, and I do have plans, Jack, even if they aren't with... even if they're different this year.
Jack: Hard to believe that was a year ago, the two of us up at the cabin alone before my family surprised us with a visit.
Phyllis: And now we have moved on. So looking back doesn't make any sense, right? Not even at Christmas.
Lily: Hi. I didn't get to meet you before. I'm Lily Ashby. I'm the manager of this club, and I saw you come in here before with my sister-in-law, Hilary?
Barry: That's right. Pleasure to meet you, Lily.
Lily: Yeah, you, too. You're Barry, right, her new agent?
Barry: I am her agent, but I'm definitely not new. Been doing this for quite some time, which is why you look familiar to me. Weren't you a model?
Lily: Wow. I was a model. [Chuckles] A long time ago. You do know your business.
Barry: I try.
Lily: [Chuckles] May I sit?
Barry: Please. Absolutely.
Lily: So, um, I know that Hilary is very enthusiastic about where her career could go from here.
Barry: She's been talking to you about it?
Lily: Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, we chat. We have a lot to say to each other.
Barry: Mm-hmm.
Lily: So, please. Tell me. What are your plans on making my sister-in-law a big star?
Hilary: Your family is gonna be here any minute, and I don't want to be in the middle of an argument when they get here.
Devon: Well, I don't want to be in the middle of the party and have this be unsettled.
Hilary: It's settled.
Devon: Sweetheart, I am not going to talk to your agent, okay? I want to speak to my wife.
Hilary: See? That right there, that is the problem. You only see me as your wife, not as an individual who has her own professional goals.
Devon: That's not true.
Hilary: [Scoffs] I disagreed with you, and what did you do? You fired me.
Devon: Because we had different visions where the show was concerned.
Hilary: Then why would you even want me back?
Devon: Because you're a fantastic host. You light up in front of the camera. The audience responds to you.
Hilary: And? Go ahead, go ahead. Keep -- keep the compliments coming.
Devon: And I love working with you.
Hilary: When I agree with you.
Devon: No. Hilary.
Hilary: Yes.
Devon: This is not about you agreeing with me, okay? This is about you and me putting out something that we can both be proud of.
Hilary: I want that, too. I do.
Devon: Then what's the problem?
Hilary: Well, I also want a show that people will watch, okay? Devon, what good is all of that hard work if nobody's gonna see it?
Devon: I hear you. We will find middle ground.
Hilary: If you trust me.
Devon: You know I trust you.
Hilary: You have to trust me to make my own decisions, Devon. The show needs to be mine. I need to control the stories, and I need to have a title that makes my position clear. And I want a salary, the type of salary that the other production companies were willing to offer me, because this is about my value and my merit. So, you want me? That's what it's gonna take to keep me.
Michael: Is this okay with you? Honey, is that okay? Gloria staying with us?
Gloria: Of course it is, because Lauren loves me. Don't you, Lauren?
Lauren: [Chuckles] Nobody is more extraordinary than you, Gloria.
Gloria: Thank you. You know me so well. And now that we're going to be roomies, you're going to discover more about me.
Lauren: I'll bet. I'll bet, I'll bet.
Gloria: [Chuckles]
Lauren: Honey? Honey. Now.
Michael: You can use Fenmore's room.
Gloria: Excellent. That's settled. Now what are we gonna do about that? Oh, come on. I know you two are as worried as I am about how Chloe's taking advantage of Kevin.
Lauren: We're very supportive of their relationship.
Gloria: Oh, please. Do not say that is so.
Michael: Kevin is very happy to be back together with Chloe. They're good for each other.
Lauren: That's right. And he went in with his eyes open. Chloe, from moment one, told him that Bella was not his daughter.
Michael: [Chuckles] It's Kevin's life, Gloria. He gets to decide how he wants to live it.
Gloria: So when your darling son decides to move in with a crazy woman and her fatherless child, only to get his heart decimated, you tell me how you feel. So never mind about my maternal concerns. Never let it be said that this glorious Grinch was the one who ruined the night before Christmas.
Lily: I know that Hilary is thrilled to have you as her agent and all of those job opportunities.
Barry: I can line up any number of jobs for Hilary -- entertainment, news. She'd kill on cable.
Lily: Oh, yeah, I agree with you. And I'm sure she would love to shine on a bigger stage.
Barry: Probably, but marriage is a pretty tricky business, especially if your husband is also your boss.
Lily: Yeah, Hilary and I talked about that, how it might benefit her to distance herself from Devon.
Barry: I wish she still felt that way. It seems that your sister-in-law only wanted me to prove a point to her husband, make him see her value. She doesn't have plans to make any moves anytime soon.
Lily: Right. It's smart. Um, so she allowed Devon to think that she had all these offers, but...
Barry: That is the art of negotiation. She seems to love him very much.
Devon: I never want you to question your worth.
Hilary: I know that you say that, but...
Devon: No, no. No buts. No buts. Um, I don't want to lose you. So I'm gonna make you a deal. If you agree to come back, the show is yours. Completely. And I mean it. The title, money, complete control over every story you tell.
Hilary: [Sighs] Devon, that's -- that's all that I want.
Devon: With that being said, you know the standards that I want to uphold, okay? So no more, uh, ""creative editing"" and no more slander, because if you keep going down that road, there will be a lot of people with their lawyers lined up waiting to make sure we don't have a show anymore.
Hilary: You have my word. Can I kiss you now?
Devon: Yeah, by all means, please. I know we've both made mistakes, and I really hope that moving forward we can, uh, do it with a little bit more respect for each other.
Hilary: We will. We will. We most definitely will.
Devon: Well, welcome back.
Hilary: [Laughs]
[Doorbell rings]
Devon: Oh, geez.
Hilary: Well, let's get this party started, shall we?
Devon: No, no. Yeah, okay. Let's do it. [Sighs]
Hilary: [Squeals]
Devon: [Chuckles] Who is it?
Neil: Hey, hey.
Devon: Hey!
Hilary: Merry Christmas, Neil!
Neil: Merry Christmas! Santa Claus has arrived.
Devon: How are you, dad?
Neil: Good, good. Well, happy faces. Aren't you both in the holiday spirit.
Hilary: Never better. [Chuckles]
Jack: Well, have a nice holiday. I guess I'll see you at the office next week.
Phyllis: Will you?
Jack: What does that mean?
Phyllis: Well, you've been trying to oust me from the company for months. I thought maybe giving me a boot just before Christmas would give you some sort of joy.
Jack: You almost look as if you're disappointed I didn't fire you.
Phyllis: Well, I know it's coming. I just think maybe I'm hoping for you to put me out of my misery.
Jack: And what about your threat to sue me for half my share in the company if I did fire you?
Phyllis: Oh, Jack, you knew that was never gonna happen.
Jack: What about this new project of yours you seem so excited about, excited about working at jabot again? You really willing to walk away from that?
Phyllis: I am. I am very excited about this new project, and I am not excited about working for jabot.
Jack: Then you did want to get fired. Um... wow. You're looking elsewhere? I mean, have you found another position?
Phyllis: No. It's just time. It's what you wanted. Ashley's gonna be thrilled I'm gone.
Jack: You're really to the point where you're ready to walk away?
Phyllis: You were right. It's what's best for both of us. Merry Christmas, Jack.
Jack: Merry Christmas.
[Upbeat music playing]
[Traci and Ashley laugh]
Traci: Whoo! [Laughs] Oh.
[Laughter]
Ashley: Mrs. Martinez.
Traci: Oh, so sorry about the noise. We were -- we were just --
Mrs. Martinez: Dancing like you used to. It's so fun. [Laughs] Still only three for dinner?
Traci: Yes, unfortunately.
Mrs. Martinez: Ay.
Ashley: [Chuckles]
Traci: Well, you heard the lady. Crank it up.
[Doorbell rings]
Ashley: Oh. Annoyed neighbor? Oh! Billy! Billy!
Billy: Hey.
Traci: Oh, you came!
Billy: I did. Just long enough to -- mwah -- drop off some presents before Jack comes downstairs.
Ashley: He's not home.
Billy: What?
Ashley: He's not home!
Billy: Well, in that case... ohhh, my goodness. Cookies and homemade fudge.
Ashley: Yeah.
Billy: Wow, it actually feels like Christmas in here.
[Clears throat]
Ashley: Hey.
Billy: All right. Hold on a second here. Priorities.
Ashley: Yep, go ahead.
Traci: Yeah, that's right. [Laughs]
Ashley: [Laughs]
Billy: Mmm.
Traci: Well?
Ashley: Right?
Billy: Mm. Where is Mrs. Martinez?
Traci: [Laughs]
Billy: Look at you!
Mrs. Martinez: My little Billy! Mwah!
Billy: You made all my favorites!
Mrs. Martinez: My present to you. This family is so generous to me and my children.
Billy: Well, you tell those children they have the best mom in the world and they better take care of you this Christmas. Here. This is for you.
Mrs. Martinez: Oh!
Billy: From me.
Mrs. Martinez: Oh! [Sobs quietly]
Traci: [Chuckles]
Billy: I didn't mean to make her cry.
Ashley: Yeah, I've heard that before.
Traci: Happy tears, though, Billy.
Billy: Happy tears? Well, in that case, give me some presents.
Ashley: Right.
Billy: Here. [Clears throat] Okay.
Ashley: [Sighs]
Billy: Um, ash.
Ashley: Oh, it's a big one.
Billy: This one's you, Traci.
Traci: Thank you. And here's your giant gift from us.
Billy: Socks?
Traci: Big box. [Laughs]
Billy: And here, this is for, uh, for Abby. We can just stuff that under the tree.
Ashley: Oh, that was sweet of you.
Traci: Anything for Jack?
Billy: Yeah, I got him something, but I, uh, I'll just hold on to it for now.
Ashley: Oh, that was really nice of you.
Billy: Did you think I was gonna miss Christmas Eve with my sisters? Come on. Just because my brother's a tyrant and he hates me.
Ashley: He doesn't hate you, Billy.
Billy: Hey, no lying in front of the Christmas tree, okay? It's bad luck. [Sighs] Okay. I should get going.
Ashley: No.
Traci: Oh, no, no, no, no. Not yet, not yet, not yet.
Ashley: You have to stay at least so we can open our presents.
Billy: I don't think we should.
Traci: Please. Just stay long enough to spend some time with your sisters on Christmas Eve. Please?
[Chuckles]
Billy: [Chuckles]
Kevin: [Laughs]
Bella: [Giggles]
Lauren: Listen, honey, uh, hang in there where Gloria's concerned.
Chloe: Ugh. I feel like I should be telling you that. I don't know which is worse -- her giving me the stink eye or her loving you so much that she wants to move in with you.
Lauren: Oh, well, that's a good point. Trade ya. [Laughs] Come on.
Chloe: Fat chance. I think Kevin and I are finally ahead on that one.
Lauren: Uh-huh.
Kevin: Well, it's a bummer that fen and Scotty couldn't join us.
Michael: Ah, well, maybe we'll all be together next year, but I'm gonna make sure Lauren sees them soon! She misses her boys, doesn't she? Mwah!
Kevin: Hey, is fen still planning on doing the whole lawyer thing?
Michael: Yeah, it's looking that way.
Kevin: Wow. That's impressive. He's really turned his life around.
Michael: And so have you. I mean, think about where you come from. You work for the police.
Kevin: Right? Who'd have thunk the two of us, given where we came from, that we would end up on the side of law and order?
Michael: Oh, not me. Come here, you little scamp. Ohh! Man, I'm thankful for it. And I'm happy for you. In a serious relationship again and getting to look after this little cutie here. Mwah!
Bella: [Giggles]
Michael: [Sighs] [Groans] I'm sorry Gloria's giving Chloe such a hard time.
Kevin: I'm not Bella's dad. Chloe's been honest about everything. I don't understand why mom doesn't get that.
Michael: All right, just give her some time to warm up to the situation.
Jill: Wow, Devon. Oh, this place is spectacular.
Devon: Thank you, Jill. We like it.
Jill: And what a lovely holiday party. Thank you for including me.
Hilary: Well, we thought it would be a nice gesture.
Jill: Ohh, Hilary, Hilary, Hilary. Somehow I doubt you turned to your husband and said, ""Devon, sweetie, let's include Jill for Christmas Eve.""
Hilary: True.
Neil: Hey, uh, Devon. I'm looking around here, and I know you're enjoying this place 'cause there's nothing like having a place you can call your own.
Devon: I couldn't agree with you more, man.
Hilary: And we have really big plans not just for this apartment but for the whole building.
Jill: The whole building, Devon?
Hilary: Yeah. Devon didn't tell you? Well, we bought the entire place from the developer.
Neil: Wow.
Devon: It's a good investment.
Neil: Yeah. Putting down some serious roots here, ain't you?
Cane: All right. Who's ready for Santa?!
Mattie: Me!
Cane: [Laughs]
Mattie: I'm gonna stay up all night to see him!
Charlie: And the reindeer, too!
Cane: And the reindeer? Huh? Yeah?
Lily: Hey.
Cane: Hey, mommy's here!
Lily: Hi! I'm sorry I'm late, you guys. Hi.
Cane: I missed you, baby.
Lily: Hey, everyone. Merry Christmas.
Devon: Merry Christmas. Hey, Lily. Make yourself at home.
Billy: Do you like them? Do you like your presents?
Ashley: Of course.
Traci: Absolutely.
Billy: Yeah? Are you lying? Are you glad I put the gift receipts in there?
Ashley: Absolutely.
Traci: Yes, we are.
[Laughter]
Billy: Well, I'm not returning this. It's perfect. It's exactly what I wanted. It's beautiful.
Traci: Oh, Billy, we got exactly what we wanted, too. [Chuckles] We got to spend some time with you today.
Ashley: Aren't you glad you hung around? You could open up your great gift.
Billy: Yeah, I am. I mean, you know, to spend time with my sisters in this beautiful place on Christmas Eve.
Traci: Do you remember all the Christmases when you were a little boy?
Billy: Oh, gosh, yeah.
Traci: [Chuckles]
Billy: Running up the stairs as soon as the sun set.
Ashley: That's because you wanted to get to sleep as early as you could so that Christmas morning would come sooner.
Traci: [Laughs]
Billy: Come running down the stairs, dad behind me snapping photos, laughing.
Ashley: Never, ever wanted to miss you opening up your presents, not once.
Billy: So many fantastic Christmas memories in here. Thank you for adding another one today, tonight.
Traci: [Voice breaking] Billy, have a cookie.
[Both laugh]
Ashley: I might have a cookie.
Traci: Have another cookie before I lose it. [Laughs]
Billy: I got to say, cookies, fudge, laughs, love -- it's not what I expected this year.
[Door opens]
Billy: I think most people would say all I deserve is a lump of coal --
Jack: Did you not get the message the last time you stopped by here?
Billy: You mean when you changed the locks on the front door?
Jack: You're not welcome here.
Billy: I just came to bring some Christmas presents for my sisters, Jack.
Jack: You all had some time together. So --
Traci: Jack.
Ashley: This is insane.
Traci: Can't you and Billy just have a cease fire long enough to get through Christmas Eve dinner?
Ashley: One meal. Just a couple of hours, Jackie? Can't you manage that for Traci and me, who just want us to be together as a family so we can remember what this holiday is for?
Billy: Thank you. I'm sorry, but I, uh, I don't think that's gonna happen. [Sighs] Bye. Thank you very much. I love you. Bye.
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
Ashley: Have you nothing to say for yourself?
Jack: Wow. Something smells amazing, Mrs. Martinez.
Michael: Merry chri-- oh, my gosh! I love the new look. Mwah!
Phyllis: Thank you.
Michael: It suits you.
Phyllis: Thank you. Whoo, looks like someone started the party early.
Michael: Well...
Chloe: Hey.
Phyllis: Hi, guys.
Chloe: Merry Christmas!
Michael: It's quite the Christmas Eve we're having.
Phyllis: Hmm.
Lauren: Hi, sweetie!
Phyllis: Hey!
Michael: Look who's here!
Phyllis: Here she is. Hey, did fen come home?
Lauren: Uh, not this year, but I am planning a sit-in in his apartment for valentine's day.
Phyllis: [Laughs]
Michael: Well, we did get a, uh, surprise visit this year.
Lauren: Yes, we did.
Phyllis: Gloria! Holy -- wow. You're back.
Gloria: And your hair looks fabulous! Oh, maybe I need to switch it up a little bit. Bet you had one of those ""wash that man right out of my hair"" moments. Ah, but which man was it? Billy or Jack?
Lauren: Honey, come help me in the kitchen.
Chloe: You know that Santa is going to come soon on his sleigh. Yes, he is! I know, I'm as excited as you are.
Kevin: It's gonna be a really, really special Christmas.
Chloe: [Sighs]
Bella: Whee!
Both: Whee!
Chloe: There he goes! Well, this is the first time that we're gonna wake up together. We're gonna have a real traditional Christmas morning.
Bella: Whee, whee!
Chloe: [Laughs] You know, I mean, I'll have you take a million photos --
Bella: Christmas, Christmas!
Chloe: Christmas business!
Kevin: [Chuckles]
Chloe: A million photos because I'm gonna cherish every one of these moments.
Lauren: So, honey, you know, I've been wondering how long is it gonna be till you finish developing that online strategy for Fenmore's we were talking about? I-I want it up and running really, really fast.
Phyllis: Things are coming along.
Lauren: Good.
Phyllis: Yeah, I think you're gonna have something in about a month or two.
Lauren: A month?
Phyllis: Mm-hmm.
Lauren: Can we expedite that or...?
Phyllis: Well, uh, things could speed up considerably if I actually worked for you full time.
Lauren: You would leave jabot?
Phyllis: Lauren, look, I'd like to get out of there before Jack tosses me out on my butt. He's on a tear. He wants to get rid of brash & sassy, and there is no doubt I'm gonna be next.
Lauren: But I thought you wanted to fight for him.
Phyllis: Ooh, I fought. I fought and I lost. And I am done fighting. And I am done being the masochist. And you can only beat your head up against a wall so long.
Lauren: That's true.
Phyllis: Yeah.
Lauren: You sure you're over it?
Phyllis: Yeah. I am. In fact, I told Jack I hope to be on my way soon. So, if you want me, I'm all yours.
Lauren: Are you kidding?
Phyllis: Nope.
Lauren: Yes!
Phyllis: [Laughs]
Lauren: Deal!
Phyllis: Yay.
Lauren: Oh, my gosh.
Phyllis: Good.
Gloria: What?
Kevin: You know it doesn't have to be like this, right? Chloe over there, you over here and this big, dumb wall separating all of us.
Gloria: Stop it. I've been civil. And if you have a problem with that, why don't you just go back over there and talk to everyone's favorite unwed mother?
Kevin: Look, I need you to accept that I am committed to Chloe and Bella. I don't understand why that's so hard for you.
Gloria: You don't even know --
Kevin: Mom, listen. Listen to me. I love that little girl like she's my own, which means that you would be like a grandmother to her, a very young and beautiful grandmother.
Gloria: You don't even know who the father is, Kevin.
Chloe: Gloria. You have made your position perfectly clear. And thankfully Bella already has a grandmother, and her name is Esther. And she is happy to spend Christmas with us, so please, Kevin, do not waste your breath asking Gloria for something she obviously does not want to give.
Jill: Oh, look at that.
Cane: So... you do realize that you can't stop staring at Hilary.
Lily: I'm not staring.
Cane: Yes, you are.
Lily: No, I'm not. I'm just wondering what changed. Because last time I heard, Devon told me that she wasn't even speaking to him.
Cane: Well, maybe they made up.
Lily: Yeah, and then some. They're acting like they're newlyweds or something. And look, he buys her a penthouse?
Cane: Lily Ashby, you sound like you're jealous.
Lily: No, I'm nauseous, because I'm hoping there's an end to it. He has to draw a line somewhere, right?
Cane: Well, uh, I know you don't like this woman, but it is her house and it's Christmas, so please don't make a scene.
Lily: I'm not gonna make a scene, but I will never forgive or forget what she has done to our family.
Cane: And I don't blame you and understand, okay?
Charlie: Mom, dad!
Cane: Hey!
Mattie: When are we going to the concert in the park?
Cane: You want to go to the park now? Why?
Mattie: We found the presents aunt Hilary and uncle Devon got us.
Charlie: And there's one for Moses, too.
Neil: There is. He'll love that. I'll be sure to give it to him tomorrow.
Charlie: Can we open them now?
Mattie: Please?
Lily: We said that we would keep the presents under the tree until tomorrow morning, remember?
Jill: That's right. We should always stick to the rules, shouldn't we? But there is one little known exception, and that's when you have a favorite grandma and she brings presents on Christmas Eve. They're Christmas Eve presents, and you can open them on Christmas Eve. [Laughs] So run over there and get the bags I showed you. Okay. Quick like bunnies. Sorry.
Cane: It's all right.
Neil: Hey, there. I don't mean to put you on the spot, but, um, just checking in to see if you're still gonna host our New Year's Eve benefit.
Hilary: Yeah, I would never let you and Jack down, and I've been helping with the planning for weeks. Why would you think that I wouldn't be there?
Neil: I don't know, I heard you found yourself an agent. You trying to broaden your career?
Hilary: Yes, that -- that is true. But the benefit is very important to me, and I would never turn my back on the foundation.
Neil: That's good to hear. I'm real glad that we're still on your agenda.
Devon: About that, actually. Hey, could I get everyone's attention? I, uh, I just want to say thank you all for being here. I really appreciate it. This is definitely the first of many holiday parties we will be throwing for our friends and family. And I have some exciting news to share. Hilary will be coming back to the GC buzz as our host, but also as our executive producer, and I'm very happy about that.
Neil: Wow. That's wonderful news.
Cane: Well, congratulations, Hilary.
Chloe: I'm sorry if I made you and everyone uncomfortable, but I refuse to let Gloria look down on me and my daughter.
Bella: [Gibberish] Chocolate.
Michael: Gloria, Bella wants to give you this. Yay!
Gloria: Thank you, sweetie.
Kevin: Well, it's a start.
Chloe: Well, she is being nice to a sweet, little girl. How could she not?
Kevin: That is not just any little girl. It's Bella, and she's irresistible.
Chloe: You're right. She is.
Michael: You did a great job! Look, everybody, come here! Come here! I think Bella has just shown us the true meaning of Christmas, and I want to thank you 'cause you're the best! -- Mwah! -- The best baby ever! And I would like -- glasses, everyone.
Lauren: Okay.
Michael: [Sighs] I would like to wish a very merry Christmas -- ooh! -- To each and every one of you, and especially you.
Lauren: Aww.
Michael: Mwah.
Lauren: And you!
Kevin: Merry Christmas.
Chloe: Merry Christmas.
Lauren: Merry Christmas.
Michael: Merry Christmas, darling.
Chloe: Merry Christmas, baby!
Michael: [Chuckles]
Jill: This looks really interesting, but I think we should open it at home. There's a lot of pieces.
Cane: It doesn't take batteries.
Jill: It doesn't take batteries, which is much more educational.
Lily: Hey.
Devon: Hey.
Lily: What, uh, happened to you standing your ground, not letting Hilary back on the show?
Devon: I obviously changed my mind. And I don't really appreciate you approaching me like this at our party. We talked it through.
Lily: You mean you were afraid that she would go elsewhere so you gave in. You know she had no intention of leaving GC buzz, right?
Devon: She very well could have. She, uh, had plenty of other job offers, and she has a talent agent.
Lily: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Her agent is legit. Hilary is the one who's a phony.
Devon: Excuse me?
Lily: I hate to tell you this, but all of her ""job offers"" were a ploy.
Devon: And what do you mean?
Lily: She used that agent to manipulate you to get everything that she wanted.
Devon: Lily, stop this, please.
Lily: I talked to the agent. His name is Barry. He told me everything.
Devon: What exactly did Barry tell you?
Lily: He told me that he thinks that she has serious potential but that she wasn't interested in any job offers. All she wanted to do was make you grovel. Devon, I'm sorry, but she played you again, just like she always does.
[Indistinct conversations]
Jack: Look, I know we don't always see eye to eye.
Ashley: Thanks.
Jack: And I know sometimes I, uh, I make it pretty difficult for both of you. But I love you very much. And you have no idea how much it means to me that you're spending this holiday with me.
Ashley: We love you, too, Jack.
Traci: I would like to pray before we eat. Thank you for the many ways in which we are blessed this Christmas Eve. For those who are no longer with us, know that you are in our hearts and our memories. For those who simply couldn't join us, know that we are thinking of you, and whether we are together or apart, we will always be family.
Ashley: Amen.
Jack: Amen.
Billy: [Sighs]
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Connor: Merry Christmas.
Victor: Merry Christmas to you, young man!
Jill: You belong with your kids.
Billy: I was actually hoping for a Christmas miracle. O Christmas tree Such joy you bring","Jill was concerned when she realized Billy would be alone for Christmas Eve, but he insisted that he'd be fine. Barry gave Jack a large donation for the Abbott-Winters Foundation. Lily tricked Barry into telling her that Hilary never planned to take a job on another show. Hilary and Devon came to a deal about GC Buzz that they were both happy about. She'd come back to the show in exchange for full control, an executive producer's title and a competitive salary. They shared a kiss after their agreement. Jill, Neil, Cane, Lily and the twins celebrated Christmas Eve with Devon and Hilary at their penthouse. Lily was angry when she found out Devon rehired Hilary. Lily told Devon what Barry said. Jack approached Phyllis and tried to strike up a chat about her holiday plans. She was distant with him. He was shocked when Phyllis said she was ready to leave Jabot. Ashley, Billy and Traci had a joyous celebration at the Abbott Mansion until Jack arrived and kicked Billy out. Billy ended up alone at the Athletic Club bar, while his siblings had Christmas Eve dinner at the family home. Lauren and Michael hid their dismay when Gloria announced that she planned to stay in their spare bedroom. Gloria unsuccessfully tried to convince Lauren and Michael to help her break up Chloe and Kevin. Lauren hired Phyllis to help her out with Fenmore's. Chloe and Kevin shared some happy moments with Bella. Kevin urged Gloria to give Bella and Chloe a chance. Gloria wasn't interested, and Chloe told Kevin not to waste his breath asking Gloria to do something she didn't want to do. Michael engineered a warm interaction between Bella and Gloria, which gave Kevin hope.",summ_screen
"Adam: I can't talk right now, Sage. I don't have time.
Sage: Well, you need to make time. Constance is sick.
Adam: She's an old lady. They get sick. That's what they do.
Sage: She could be dying, Adam. She's asking for her grandson. Do you hear me?!
Adam: Okay. All right. I'm on the way.
Adam: Cute baby.
Victoria: Thanks.
Billy: Vick.
Victoria: I need your help.
Nick: Faith?! Faith!
Sharon: Faith? Faith, are you in here?
Nick: She's not up there.
Sharon: I saw the light on. I thought maybe...
Nick: Yeah, me, too.
Sharon: I must have left it on. God, Nick. Where is she?
Nick: We're gonna find her, all right? We just got to stay positive.
Sharon: You're right. You're right. She's okay. She's gonna come home...safe.
Avery: Are you sure this is Faith's bike?
Dylan: Yeah. I saw her riding it at the ranch. Nikki and Victor gave it to her for her birthday.
Avery: Okay, the bike's here. Faith's not.
Dylan: Something's not right.
Avery: Yeah. I'm gonna call Nick. I'll call the staff -- see if anybody's seen her.
Dylan: Avery. You okay? What are you doing here?
Faith: I had to get away from him.
Dylan: From who?
Faith: My dad.
Nick: I'm at Sharon's. No, dad. Faith is not here, so please call me if you hear anything. Okay. All right. I'm going back out.
[Cell phone rings]
Sharon: Hello?
Dylan: Sharon, it's Dylan. Faith's here at the coffeehouse.
Sharon: Oh, thank God! She's with Dylan.
Nick: Okay. I'll call Paul and let him know.
Sharon: Dylan, we're on our way.
Stitch: I was hoping adjusting these middle notes would give us the scent we're looking for.
Ashley: It takes time to perfect a fragrance.
Stitch: It's frustrating -- all the hours we put in and nothing to show for it.
Ashley: That's not true. I'll work a little bit longer on it after you leave and see if I can make some headway.
Stitch: You know, you practically live here lately.
Ashley: Well, when you feel passionately about something, you don't mind putting in late nights.
Ashley: Well, then, you leave me no choice.
Stitch: Ohh! Ohh! Okay. That is -- that is freezing.
Ashley: It's okay. It's gonna warm up. I promise.
Stitch: Yeah?
Ashley: Yeah.
Stitch: Yeah, you're right.
Ashley: Aah! Oh, no! No!
Stitch: It's getting warmer already.
Ashley: This isn't exactly what I had in mind.
Stitch: I'll send you my latest calculations.
Ashley: We can't keep doing this. This is just ridiculous. We're acting like everything is normal between us.
Victor: Of course! I'm very relieved Faith has been found! Are you kidding? And Nicholas will be happy that you're telling everyone about it. It's an enormous relief. Uh, sweetheart, I'm about to go into a meeting, so I will see you soon, okay? I'm very happy to hear this. Okay. You'd better have a good reason to ask me to come out here.
Tobias: I do.
Victor: So, what is Ashley developing in the lab?
Cane: Well, you didn't exactly expect them to lay down, roll over, and die, did you?
Joe: Well, I thought my charm would at least win them all over.
Cane: Well, you've already won over some of Genoa City's biggest movers and shakers, so you should be expecting a lot more people to come to your little cocktail party. Hello.
Colin: I-I-I-I hope that I'm on the list.
Jill: Without a plus-one.
Joe: You know, I'm surprised an intelligent, forward-thinking woman such as yourself is not on the right side of progress, Jill.
Jill: Oh, I don't like what we're progressing to.
Cane: Well, maybe you should come to the cocktail party and see what he's proposing.
Jill: I already know everything I need to know, honey. I'm not gonna change my mind. Besides, I like a good fight.
Joe: Even one you know that you can't win?
Jill: You're as confident as you are suave, aren't you? Almost like you know something the rest of us don't.
Dylan: You want to tell me what happened?
Faith: Everything was perfect. We were finally gonna be a family again. Then daddy ruined it.
Dylan: Because he called the wedding off?
Faith: Mommy's so sad. She pretends she isn't, but I can tell.
Dylan: I know this is hard, but sometimes adult relationships can be really complicated.
Faith: But if daddy would just talk to mommy --
Dylan: Is that why you ran away -- so your mom and dad would talk?
Sharon: Faith, oh, my God. You're okay. Baby, let me look at you.
Nick: Sweetheart, you should not have taken off like that. We've been worried sick.
Sharon: You know what? Let's -- let's get you home, and we'll talk about it there.
Avery: Here's her coat.
Sharon: Thank you so much, Avery.
Dylan: Her bike's right here.
Nick: Thanks for calling.
Dylan: Yeah. I'm just -- you know, I'm worried about Faith and how she's handling all this.
Nick: The breakup's been hard on her. I'm glad she feels like she can trust you. She's gonna need all the support she can get.
Dylan: How 'bout you? How you doing?
Nick: Well, you don't have kids, but if you do, you'll understand. When they're in pain, it kills you.
Victor: What's on the damn thing?
Tobias: Photographs. They're Dr. Russell's files.
Victor: You still haven't told me what Ashley is working on.
Tobias: If you analyze the formulas on the files, you might find what you're looking for.
Victor: What do you mean, ""might""?
Tobias: I know you wanted definitive answers by the end of the year, but I am doing the best that I can.
Victor: That may not be good enough. You have her confide in you.
Tobias: That's... not gonna be easy.
Victor: I don't give a damn if it's easy. Nothing in life is easy, okay? Just do it.
Ashley: I know we decided to just forget about the whole shower experience and, uh, not let it affect our professional relationship.
Stitch: It's not working, is it?
Ashley: It's not working, no.
Stitch: Look, you know, it's just -- it does feel weird, you know, sleeping with you and then telling you that Victoria and I are back together.
Ashley: Look, it was a one-night thing, okay? You don't owe me anything. Do you understand? I don't expect anything from you.
Stitch: But you deserve more than that, Ashley. It's just -- yeah.
Ashley: I appreciate that. We're adults. I understand that relationships can be messy. Life is a little complicated at times.
Stitch: Okay. Well, what can I do to uncomplicate things?
Ashley: How 'bout if we both just hit the ""reset"" button and go back to being friends and colleagues? Can we do that?
Stitch: That sounds good.
Abby: Hi.
Ashley: Hey!
Abby: Good news -- I just got a text from Noah. They found Faith.
Ashley: What happened?
Abby: She ran away. But, hey, who wouldn't? With Sharon as her mother -- yeah, she probably couldn't stand being around her another minute.
Ashley: I'm sure there's more to it than that. Please.
Ashley: Whatever. She is back, and hopefully with Nick.
Stitch: Well, I'm glad she's all right.
Abby: Yeah. I was planning on spending the whole night looking for her, which I totally would have, but now I can put this to good use.
Both: Whoa!
Stitch: Yeah, I'm not sure there's any good use for that. Mnh.
Abby: Come on! Somebody has got to be the life of the office Christmas party! Come on! Let's go! We're missing all the fun. You know what happens when the suits and the lab coats mix it up. Okay, what's going on with you two?
Stitch: Uh...
Victoria: Bye, mom. So, Dylan found Faith at the coffeehouse. She's home safe and sound.
Billy: A happy ending. That's good.
Victoria: Yeah.
Billy: And the little angel slept through the whole thing.
Victoria: Good. Well, thanks for offering to watch her for me while I looked for Faith. I appreciate that.
Billy: Yeah, of course. I'm glad you came to me.
Victoria: Listen, while I'm here, I wanted to run some dates past you for the christening.
Billy: Sure.
Victoria: Okay. Do you want to ask Chelsea to join us? I mean, this sort of affects her, too.
Billy: Oh, I appreciate it, but she's -- she's taking a shower, so...
Victoria: [Chuckles softly] It's kind of amazing, isn't it? Not that long ago, the thought of you and Chelsea and me and Ben at our daughter's christening seemed kind of impossible, I guess.
Billy: Katie has managed to heal a lot of wounds.
Victoria: Yeah. Anyway, about the christening --
Billy: Hey, any date you pick will be just fine with me.
Victoria: Okay.
Billy: Something else?
Victoria: Yes. I'd like to make something official -- her name.
Billy: Katherine rose?
Victoria: Katherine Rose Newman.
Joe: Well, you're right, Jill. I do know something that you don't, and that ""something"" will ensure this project's success.
Jill: A list of greedy investors with very deep pockets?
Joe: Me. I've never backed a losing venture, and this warehouse-development deal won't be the first.
Jill: Usually this kind of confidence I find very attractive in a man.
Colin: Hey, I'm proof of that.
[Laughter]
Colin: But in this case, it only intensifies my desire to ruin that perfect record you love to brag about.
Joe: You know, I admire women with fire.
Colin: I'd be careful if I were you. One sideways glance, you could be reduced to a pile of ash.
Jill: Yeah? I'll reduce you to a pile of ash if you continue to side with your cronies on this.
Cane: Well, isn't this gonna be a fun family Christmas, huh?
Jill: The three of you guys just don't get it, do you? A city is a living, breathing thing. You cannot continue to chip away at the heart of it, or eventually, you'll have nothing left. Now, the people who were born here, like, me -- we're gonna do everything we can to keep that from happening. We are gonna fight like hell to protect the city that we love.
Joe: Well, I'm surprised a shrewd businesswoman like you is so sentimental.
Cane: Trust me, don't let Jill's soft heart fool you. Excuse me.
Jill: [Chuckles]
Colin: Cane's right. I mean, my wife and I might disagree on this matter, but I wouldn't underestimate her -- well, if I were you.
Joe: Well, I won't do that. But I am curious about one thing -- how is it an astute, cunning businesswoman such as yourself lost control of Chancellor Industries?
Jill: Ah. There's the reason sitting right over there.
Cane: Excuse me, Mr. Newman. Is Nikki joining you?
Victor: No, she's not, but I'm waiting for someone, so...
Cane: Thank you. Let me get you a drink while you wait. Can you get Mr. Newman a tequila, please? Thank you. [Sighs] So... have you decided yet if you're gonna come and join us at our cocktail party to promote the warehouse- development project?
Victor: I'll be there.
Cane: That is great. My buddy Joe is gonna be happy to hear that, 'cause he was wondering if he could maybe use your name to help --
Victor: Absolutely not. Whatever your buddy's name is, he'll have to use someone else to do that.
Sage: She tried to get out of her wheelchair on her own. She took a bad spill. She's already weak. I think the trauma from the fall is putting a lot of strain on her heart.
Adam: Sage, you got to take her to the hospital.
Sage: She doesn't want to go to the hospital. She wants to die here.
Adam: [Sighs] You love her. I get it.
Sage: You have no idea.
Adam: I may not have the history with her that you do, but I have come to care about her.
Sage: All right. Then give her what she wants. Give her her grandson's love.
Adam: Okay. Uh, grandmother, it's -- it's me -- Gabriel.
Constance: Gabriel?
Adam: Yeah. Yeah. I'm here.
Constance: I have to tell you something.
Adam: No, you don't -- you don't have to say anything right now.
Constance: I've kept it from you too long.
Adam: Just rest right now, okay?
Constance: You need to know, Gabriel. It's about your father.
Sharon: All right, young lady. Sit. We need to get a few things straight. Your dad and I are grateful and relieved that you're okay, but you are never, ever to run off like that again. Is that understood?
Faith: Yes.
Sharon: If you are angry or confused, you come and talk to one of us.
Faith: I did talk to daddy. If he'd just tried to make up with you like I asked, I wouldn't have run away.
Sharon: Well, that's still no excuse for what you did. And that's not fair to your dad. This breakup is hard on all of us, including him.
Faith: Then why can't you change his mind?
Nick: Okay. [Sighs] Look, sweetheart, I know... I know you're hurting. And I'm sorry that this is the way things are. The important thing is that this doesn't change at all how your mother and I feel about you. We both love you so much. And we're gonna do everything we can to make this new arrangement work out for you.
Faith: You promised we were gonna be a real family again, and that was a lie.
Sharon: Faith...
Faith: This is gonna be the worst Christmas ever, and it's all his fault!
Sharon: We can't go on like this.
Nick: [Sighs]
Ashley: Abby, there's nothing going on.
Abby: Well, then, why did you have such a weird reaction when I mentioned going to the office Christmas party?
Ashley: I don't know -- maybe because neither one of us intends on going.
Stitch: Yeah. I was on my way to Victoria's.
Abby: Of course you were. And what's your excuse?
Ashley: I think my time is better spent here, sweetie.
Abby: Mom, you seriously need to get a life. You're spending way too much time with these test tubes and boring chemistry geeks.
Stitch: She hasn't even started drinking yet.
Abby: [Chuckle sarcastically] Weren't you leaving?
Stitch: Heh. Have a nice Christmas.
Ashley: Thank you. You, too. And thanks for all your hard work.
Stitch: You're welcome. Hey, Abby, lay off the egg nog.
Abby: Oh, says the guy who got so drunk last week, he had to spend the night on the couch here.
Ashley: Stop.
Abby: Merry Christmas!
Abby: Something's off with you two.
Ashley: Tobias. What are you doing here?
Abby: Yeah. I thought everyone was supposed to be at the office Christmas party.
Tobias: I came by to see if there was anything you needed me to work on -- maybe some analysis of Dr. Russell's latest samples.
Ashley: That is so sweet. No. You've been working so hard. Please go to the party. Enjoy yourself.
Tobias: If you're sure. I --
Ashley: I really appreciate your dedication. In fact, I've been meaning to tell you that after Christmas, I'm gonna give you even more responsibility here in the lab.
Tobias: Thanks! That means a lot.
Ashley: Yeah. You just keep on doing what you're doing. You're gonna get exactly what you deserve.
Billy: So, you just decided on your own to name our daughter Katie Newman? You don't want her to have my name?
Victoria: Billy, just try to understand.
Billy: I don't. I don't understand. How could you do this?
Victoria: Because for once, I've thought of hers as mine.
Billy: And now you know that she is ours.
Victoria: She's gonna be living with me -- okay? -- Going to work with me. I'm reopening the nursery so that I can be near her. And, honestly, Billy, you and I are not together anymore.
Billy: Vick, I'm her father, just like Johnny is mine, and he has my last name, and Katie's gonna be spending just as much time with me as he does.
Victoria: I am not gonna try to cut you off from your daughter.
Billy: Wait. Wait. You're just doing this to get back at me, aren't you? I hurt you, and now you want to hurt me, and what better way, right?
Victoria: No.
Billy: Come on, Vick. Admit it. You're still angry at me for blowing up our marriage, our family. You want to make a point, and what better way than to refuse to give my daughter my name?
Victoria: You're right. It's not fair to you.
Billy: So, what -- you'll give her my name?
Victoria: What do you think about the name... Katherine rose Abbott-Newman?
Billy: I guess I can live with it.
Victoria: Good. So, Katie Abbott-Newman it is. [Chuckles] I have to get going, but I'll let you know about the dates for the christening, okay?
Billy: Yeah. Yeah. Okay. I'll, uh -- I'll bring by Christmas presents later.
Victoria: Oh, thanks. Are you sure you're okay with the name?
Billy: I guess I have to be.
Victoria: Thank you.
Billy: Yeah.
Victoria: Bye.
Billy: Bye. [Sighs]
Sharon: I hate that this is happening during the holidays.
Nick: I'm doing everything I can to make this a happy Christmas for Faith.
Sharon: The only thing that's going to make her happy is if her parents get back together.
Nick: We both know that is not gonna happen.
Sharon: Yes, we do. But Faith is a little girl. She still believes that Santa can make miracles happen.
Nick: Well, I hope you're not giving her false hope.
Sharon: What are you talking about? How could you even suggest I'd do that?
Nick: What are you trying to say?
Sharon: Nick, you made her a promise that we would be a family, and maybe it's my fault that you couldn't keep that promise, or maybe you shouldn't have even made it in the first place. But the point is she's trying to tell us something. If we can't be a family... can we at least not fight?
Nick: If you're trying to get me to drop the custody suit, forget it.
Sharon: Even after what happened today, you wouldn't consider it?
Nick: I am not gonna let Faith's behavior stop me from doing what is best for her.
Sharon: Maybe what's best for her is that we not get into a tug-of-war over her.
Nick: Well, maybe we just need to work harder to get her to accept the reality of the situation.
Avery: Well, I'm sure Nick and Sharon are just relieved. It must be terrifying to think you've lost your child.
Dylan: Sharon's still facing that possibility.
Avery: You mean if Nick gets sole custody of Faith?
Dylan: I know he said that's best, but I'm not sure. I mean, look how it's affected Faith already. Man. You know, being a parent seems terrifying and awesome, all at the same time.
Avery: Yeah, kind of like jumping out of a plane.
Dylan: Yeah, like without a parachute.
Avery: Do you ever think about what we would have been like as parents if our baby had lived?
Dylan: For a long time, I tried not to. You know, it was too hard wondering what might have been.
Avery: What about now?
Dylan: We would have been great parents, and our kid -- our kid would have been amazing.
[Cell phone chimes]
Avery: Oh, no. It's bad news.
Dylan: What is it?
Avery: The application I filed to have the warehouse district designated as a historical landmark has been denied.
Dylan: Come on! Are you serious?! Landmark status was our one surefire way of saving these buildings from demolition.
Avery: It's definitely a setback. But, look, it's not -- it's not a guarantee that the redevelopment project will move forward.
Dylan: How are we gonna stop them now?
Avery: The buyer still has to get city permits to do whatever construction he's planning. That gives us time to come up with another strategy.
Dylan: You said it yourself -- this is our best shot.
Avery: It's not our only shot.
Dylan: Well, first the mayor cancels -- now this happens?
Avery: It's a couple of roadblocks.
Dylan: Avery, you don't believe that. You're thinking the same thing I am -- that somebody with a lot of power is getting to all the people who can help us.
Joe: Well, you're still upset that Victor Newman was given control of Chancellor --
Jill: Given control? Please. He stole it.
Joe: Interesting, because I read that Katherine Chancellor bequeathed her company to Mr. Newman in her will.
Jill: He conned a little old lady out of her company.
Joe: Or maybe it was that she felt that he was better suited to continue her legacy.
Colin: Look, let's agree to disagree on this one and get back to a much more interesting subject -- your redevelopment project.
Joe: What about it?
Colin: Well, I've recently come in to a spot of cash that I'm looking to invest in a potentially profitable enterprise, like yours.
Joe: Well, you know, we're always looking for additional funding to possibly close a deal, but if we need that, I'll be in touch. If you would, excuse me, please.
Jill: Mm-hmm.
Colin: What?
Jill: Don't ""what"" me. You wouldn't have two dimes to rub together if I hadn't prevented you from paying off that slimeball Kurtz.
Colin: Something which I am eternally grateful for.
Jill: Really? And this is how you show your gratitude -- by backing something you know I'm opposed to?
Joe: I'm sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to say hello.
Victor: And you are?
Cane: Uh, Victor, this is my friend Joe Clark. Joe is representing the investors in the warehouse-redevelopment project. Victor said he will be attending the cocktail party.
Joe: Well, that's great to hear.
Victor: But I will not be used to draw in other investors, all right?
Joe: Well, I appreciate your candor. You could understand why I had to try -- a man of your reputation.
Victor: I'll be at the gathering. You have a nice day.
Joe: It was good to see you. Cane.
Cane: Joe.
Victor: Just a friend?
Cane: Former business acquaintance.
Victor: He's your conduit back to the corporate world?
Cane: That would be if I wanted to come back to the corporate world, but I've already told you I'm very happy where I am.
Victor: Well, you must be aware of what's going on in the business world.
Cane: I read the financial page. Always tracked what's happened to, uh, Chancellor over at Newman-Chancellor. Why wouldn't I? It was Katherine's company. I care about that.
Victor: So, you must have an opinion of how things are going.
Cane: Are you referring to, uh, how you have not rebounded after the Bonaventure debacle? Is that it?
Victor: One day I'll find out who was behind that. It was quite a setback.
Cane: Yes, it was. Between the SEC. Fines, the lawsuit, and the recall costs, it was probably very expensive for you.
Victor: Well... just so you know, I have things in the pipeline that will more than make up for the losses that we incurred.
Constance: Gabriel...
Adam: I'm here.
Constance: ...You have to know.
Adam: About my father? What is it?
Constance: He built all this by himself.
Adam: With his software empire, right?
Constance: He did it for you, Gabriel. He loved you.
Adam: And I loved him, too.
Constance: Everything he worked so hard for was stolen from him.
Adam: Uh, yeah. The hostile takeover of his company -- yeah, I remember.
Constance: Losing it was too much for him.
Adam: Grandmother, I know you think his heart attack was a result --
Constance: It wasn't a heart attack.
Adam: Okay. I was told that it was a heart attack.
Constance: Your father... committed suicide.
Adam: Why didn't you, uh -- why didn't you ever tell me that?
Constance: 'Cause I wanted to protect you. And now my time is -- now my time is running out, and I...
Adam: Don't talk like that.
Constance: ...Want you to know who was responsible for the death of your father.
Adam: Let's not talk about that right now, okay?
Constance: His company was taken over by Newman enterprises. Victor Newman... killed your father.
Sharon: Your father and I understand that you're disappointed that things didn't turn out the way we all thought they would.
Faith: Now we have to be the kind of family who lives apart again.
Sharon: I know that's not what you want. But you still have two parents who love you more than anything in the world. And you get to have two amazing Christmases.
Nick: With lots of presents and lots of love.
Sharon: Okay?
Nick: Kiddo, I know you have friends whose parents don't live together.
Faith: But they don't love each other like you and mommy do. If you guys could just get back together, I promise I will never ask for anything ever again.
Nick: I'm sorry. We can't give that to you.
Sharon: It'll be okay.
Faith: No, it won't!
Nick: [Sighs]
Stitch: Delivery from the north pole.
Victoria: Wow! I had no idea there was a Fenmore's at the north pole.
Stitch: Well, maybe. I just wanted to get a few gifts for some of my favorite kids.
Victoria: A few gifts?
Stitch: Yeah.
Victoria: [Chuckles]
Stitch: Okay. I confess. Maybe I was trying to impress their mom.
Victoria: Yeah.
[Both laugh]
Victoria: There's no need for that, and I thought you were coming over on Christmas.
Stitch: Oh. I-I mean, I didn't want to presume.
Victoria: No. I mean, don't be silly. I want you to come by, if you want to come over.
Stitch: I'd love to. I haven't had a real Christmas since the last one I had with Jenna and max.
Victoria: You said you were gonna call her and let her know what really happened.
Stitch: Yeah. I-I tried. She's -- she's not taking my calls.
Victoria: I don't understand. I thought that you were video-chatting with max.
Stitch: I think all the questions from Billy and Chelsea made her afraid that the truth was gonna come out, so I can't -- I can't blame her for trying to protect max, you know? She'll get in touch with me eventually. I just hope that Jenna at least is giving max all the gifts I sent him.
Victoria: I'm sorry. You don't deserve to be cut off from your son, especially this time of year.
Stitch: Hey... I got you, and I am so grateful for that.
Victoria: Come here. You know what? I'm gonna make sure you have a really happy Christmas.
Ashley: You can't be completely shocked that Victoria wants Katie to have the Newman last name.
Billy: I can and I am, and I'm pretty ticked about it.
Abby: I'm sure you could hire a high-powered attorney to fight it if you wanted.
Billy: I don't want to fight with Victoria over this. Katie's my daughter. She should have my name.
Abby: You said Victoria agreed to add ""Abbott"" to her name, right?
Billy: And ""Newman"" still comes after it. It just feels so Victor-like, like he's gotten inside her head and turned her against me.
Ashley: I kind of think that you're jumping to conclusions here.
Billy: The guy has opened up a nursery at Newman-Chancellor. The next thing you know, he's gonna move her into the ranch and start filling her full of ideas about her worthless father.
Ashley: Billy...
Billy: What?
Ashley: ...Victoria is not gonna let Victor poison Katie's mind against you.
Billy: So, you think he's gonna be okay with her being half Newman?
Abby: Yeah. I mean, he was with me.
Billy: Well, that's because Ashley raised you away from Victor. My daughter is going to be under his constant influence.
Ashley: I think you're gonna have to trust Victoria on this.
Abby: Yeah, and stop imagining a war when my dad hasn't even launched an attack.
Billy: Give it time.
Abby: You know what? I am so glad that you came here to come to the office party with me. Blow off some steam, all right? Forget all about it.
Billy: I appreciate it, Abby, but I'm just not feeling it.
Abby: Oh, my gosh. Does anybody around here believe in having fun, or is it all up to me?
Ashley: Go have fun for all of us.
Abby: Remember, you said that.
Ashley: Uh-oh. Don't make me sorry.
Abby: Pbbt!
Billy: I think that's a safe bet.
Ashley: Do you want to tell me the truth now?
Billy: About what?
Ashley: About why this name thing really bothers you so much? Please don't try to tell me that it has anything to do with Victor.
Nick: I'm doing what I think is best for Faith.
Sharon: I know. I don't agree with you, but I believe you.
Nick: I wish things could be different.
Sharon: I thought we were finally gonna be able to put all the pieces back together. Just because things didn't work out doesn't mean that we can't make this a wonderful Christmas for Faith.
Nick: We will.
Ashley: Do you want me to tell you what I think?
Billy: Like I could stop you.
Ashley: You're upset that Victoria wants Katie to have the last name Newman 'cause you think that what she's actually saying to you is that it's over once and for all for the two of you.
Billy: It's scary how well you know me.
Ashley: Sorry.
Billy: You know, sometimes I think back to right before Dee Dee... [Sighs] My life was on this trajectory of happiness -- you know, good times -- and then, boom, it all got blown off track, and, uh... no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get it back.
Ashley: Until now.
Billy: Yeah, Katie's brought all this joy back into our lives.
Ashley: Isn't there any way that she can help put you and Victoria back on the path you were on before?
Billy: Vick and I are just friends now. I mean, we're -- we're...co-parents. [Sighs] I can't get it back.
Ashley: Are you sure?
Billy: I'm with Chelsea now. And we're happy.
Stitch: Are you sure you don't want me to go grab us something from the burger beat?
Victoria: Uh, no. As tempting as that sounds, I have a few last-minute Christmas details to take care of.
Stitch: Yeah? I guess I can handle that since we're gonna be together on Christmas.
Victoria: And I'm really looking forward to that.
Stitch: When I think about how close I came to losing you...
Victoria: What?! Oh, come on. That's behind us now, okay? Okay?
Stitch: Okay. You sure you want me to leave?
Victoria: Yes. I need you to go. I won't be able to get your gift.
Stitch: Ooh! Ooh! Can I get a hint?
Victoria: Uh, no.
Stitch: Has it got a big engine, four wheels, huh?
Victoria: Some diamonds.
Stitch: Really?
Victoria: You better get me something great. Get out!
Stitch: Let me give you something. Come here. Come here.
Victoria: Bye. Go!
Victoria: Hi. This is Victoria Newman. I know you probably were not expecting to hear from me. But I need to speak to you. It's about Christmas.
Colin: You stand for the fine people of Genoa City who want to preserve history and the beautification of this lovely town. Me? Well, I'm one of the carpet-bagging bastards who wants to make millions of dollars through progress and redevelopment. You make us -- you make us look good. Me? I-I make us money.
Cane: Oh. Sorry about that. So, can I get you guys a table?
Jill: What was that little powwow with Victor?
Cane: Little powwow?
Jill: Hmm.
Cane: Oh. Uh, Victor said he would come to Joe's cocktail party.
Jill: It's not bad enough that he's destroying Katherine's legacy. Now he's determined to tear away the fabric of our city.
Colin: Look, you can't do anything about Victor's involvement with Joe Clark. What I don't understand is how you two could let him take Chancellor Industries.
Cane: We didn't let him take Chancellor Industries. Katherine gave it to him in her will. And there's nothing we can do about it.
Jill: Maybe. Maybe not.
Avery: You're right -- someone is pulling out all the stops to make sure this development deal goes through.
Dylan: Yeah, somebody who stands to again a lot of money from all this property.
Avery: Well, whoever it is, they must be pretty powerful to have the mayor and the landmark commission on their side.
Dylan: We've got a bigger battle on our hands than we thought.
Victor: So, what's the word?
Joe: Everything's going according to plan.
Adam: Grandmother, are you saying my father killed himself over a business deal with Victor Newman?
Constance: [Chuckles] He didn't care what destroying my son would do.
Adam: Well, I don't doubt that. From what I've heard, Newman would destroy his own son if it meant he got what he wanted.
Constance: Promise me you'll make him pay for what he did to your father.
Adam: I promise you... Victor Newman will suffer for everything he's done.
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Mariah: What's going on?
Kevin: Just get over to the police station right away. I need your help.
Dylan: I brought you something. It's a Christmas present.
Sharon: Victor.","Sharon and Nick rush into her home, looking for Faith but she is nowhere to be found. Sharon begins to panic. Adam is on the stairs of the penthouse when he receives a call from Sage concerning Constance. As Adam leaves the apartment, he encounters Victoria and Katie at the elevator. They exchange pleasantries but she doesn't recognize him. Dylan and Avery enter the Coffeehouse and going behind the counter, Dylan sees Faith crouched in a corner. Dylan calls Sharon and lets her know that he found Faith in the Coffeehouse. At the lab, Ashley and Ben remember when they made love in the shower. In the park, Victor is on the phone, talking to someone when Tobias joins him. Victor asks him what Ashley is working on at the lab. Faith tells Dylan that she ran away from home because her parents aren't together. Sharon and Nick come rushing in. Sharon hugs Faith and tells her how worried she was over her. Sharon thanks Avery for her help. Nick and Dylan discuss Faith running away. Victor asks Tobias about the formula that Ashley is working on in the lab. Victor tells Tobias to get closer to Ashley so she will tell him her secrets. Ashley and Ben think that what happened between them was a one night thing and they should go back to just being friends. Abby walks in and invites them to a party but they refuse. Abby senses something amiss between them and wants to know what's going on. Victoria and Billy discuss a date for the christening and that Chelsea should be involved. Victoria wants Chelsea to sit in on their meeting, but Billy says that Chelsea is taking a shower. Victoria lets Billy know that Katie's full name will be Katherine Rose Newman. Billy is upset by this news. Cane, Joe, Colin, and Jill are standing at the Athletic Club discussing the small business owners and what Joe is doing to them by taking their businesses. Jill defends the small business owners and vows to fight to stop Joe and his investors. Joe asks Jill how she lost control of Chancellor Industries and looking across the room, Jill tells him that it was all because of one man. Joe puts Cane up to ask Victor for help in backing his investment. Cane walks over to join Victor at his table. Looking at Constance, Adam urges Sage to take her to a hospital but Sage refuses. Adam walks over to the bed and sits down beside Constance. Constance tells Adam that she has something to tell him that she should have told him a long time ago. At home, Faith will not listen to any of Sharon and Nick's explanations as to why they cannot get back together. Faith gets up and runs upstairs. Sharon looks at Nick and tells him that they cannot go on like this.",summ_screen
"[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
Mattie: Your dad's in town?
Reed: Yep.
Mattie: And that's a bad thing? I thought you two had a good relationship.
Reed: When we're on separate continents.
J.T.: Mac and I separated.
Victoria: No one should be alone during the holidays. Why don't you stay? You can spend christmas with reed and me.
Hilary: Wall street financial named chancellor as the one to watch because of cane's leadership.
Lily: I wasn't aware of that.
Hilary: He didn't mention it? Probably because he thought you wouldn't care.
Jill: I think now is the time to sell the company.
Jack: This is the details of jabot's offer to purchase chancellor industries. It's really only one clause. ""Only a blood abbott can hold the title of C.E.O. Of jabot.""
Billy: This ""blood only"" amendment, this is nothing but a cheap shot. As far as me, you don't have to worry about it, okay, because i have your back 100%.
Ashley: Thank you.
Billy: What now? What are you gonna do?
Ashley: [ Sighs ] I guess I have to mount a legal challenge, billy. I've already started meeting with the top attorneys in chicago.
Billy: I got a guy. He's great. I'll send you over his contact.
Ashley: I may need all the help I can get. It's gonna be a fight. Jack's not afraid to get down and dirty.
Billy: Well, I know you. He has no idea what he's about to get into.
Jack: I was hoping you had a chance to consider jabot's offer to purchase chancellor.
Jill: I have.
Jack: And?
Jill: I'm sorry, jack. I can't accept the offer.
Jack: I see. May I ask --
Jill: It wasn't good enough.
Jack: Jill, don't base your decision purely on the dollar amount. Think about logistics. Think about how these two companies fit together. I'll give you an example. Chancellor just acquired a small skincare manufacturer. At the same time, I was overhauling jabot's lab. It is state-of-the-art. Ashley is back in charge ready to make new products. If that isn't fate, I don't know what is. Look, if your head is still on the fence, then maybe you should listen to your heart. Katherine trusted you to do right by her. Katherine trusted me to run chancellor at one point. It seems to me she is up there smiling down, sending out signs, giving this her blessing.
Jill: Or maybe she's down there giving the devil a run for his money.
Jack: [ Chuckles ] What else can I bring to the table?
Jill: My counteroffer and my conditions.
Jack: Cane comes with the purchase.
Jill: And stays. And that is non-negotiable. The company has shown remarkable growth since he started running it.
Jack: Okay, that's not a deal breaker. In fact, as a measure of good faith, I will see to it that cane has a seat on the jabot board. But, jill, the price, it's awfully hefty.
Jill: Well, that's the price. Take it or leave it.
Devon: Hey, lily. Lily.
Lily: Hey. What's up?
Devon: You tell me. I was calling your name, and you were ignoring me.
Lily: Oh, sorry, I'm just, um, I'm a little out of it.
Devon: Is it cane?
Lily: Yeah, uh, sam's coming home from the hospital today.
Devon: Yeah, charlie and mattie mentioned that when they invited me to his ""welcome home"" party.
Lily: I mean, I'm happy that sam pulled through and he's out of the hospital and that the twins are accepting their new brother. I hope it'll help bring them closer to cane again.
Devon: How about you? You want to get closer to cane again?
Lily: I mean, I'm not gonna lie and say that, you know, i don't miss him and that it was also nice to spend time with him on christmas eve.
Devon: Yeah, you guys seemed like you were getting along pretty well.
Lily: Yeah, we were that night, but the few times I saw him at the hospital, it was awkward. And I really want to accept the baby, but I just don't know how I'm gonna handle seeing cane with a baby that isn't mine.
Devon: Well, you know, there's no time like the present to face your fear.
Esther: Aww. He looks so healthy.
Cane: I know, he's getting stronger every day. Here.
Esther: Oh, gosh. There you go.
Cane: Here you go. Okay. Are you ready for the tour?
Esther: [ Chuckles ]
Cane: Okay. So, uh, why is it so dark in here?
Esther: Oh.
Both: [ Hushed ] Surprise!
Mattie: [ Chuckles ]
J.T.: Hey.
Victoria: Hey.
J.T.: My flight leaves in a few hours. I wanted to stop by and see reed before I left.
Victoria: Yeah, he's upstairs.
J.T.: Okay.
Victoria: J.T., Before you go, I just wanted to say thank you again for protecting my mom from prosecution.
J.T.: I, uh, thought we weren't gonna mention that again, remember?
Victoria: Right.
J.T.: Oh, my god, are those the cookies we made at christmas? I can't believe there's any left.
Victoria: That's because, um, those are the ones that you made.
J.T.: Oh, yeah? Hmm.
Victoria: Would you like some water to wash those down with, maybe? Yeah?
J.T.: [ Clears throat ]
Victoria: Here you go.
J.T.: That'd be great. Yeah.
Victoria: Yeah.
J.T.: [ Chuckles ] I really enjoyed spending christmas with you and reed. You know, it reminded me of the good, ol' days.
Victoria: Yeah. So, what's next for you?
J.T.: Well, uh, probably start looking for a job.
Victoria: Where are you hoping to find a position?
J.T.: Anywhere I could get a job. But D.C. Would be great 'cause i can see the kids whenever i want.
Victoria: So you and mac, have you discussed an arrangement?
J.T.: No, not yet, but, uh, i learned my lesson. No matter what happens, mac and I are not gonna have a tough custody battle.
Reed: You and mac broke up?
Cane: Hey.
Hilary: Hi!
Cane: Hey.
Hilary: How are you? Hey, mattie. Hi, charlie.
Charlie: Hey.
Mattie: Hi.
Hilary: Now, I hope I'm not crashing the party. But when you told me that sam was coming home, I had to rush over and say hi!
[ Gasps ]
Charlie: Look at him.
Hilary: There is the man of the hour. Ohhhh. Look at you with your cute, little hands and that itty, bitty nose! Oh, my goodness. Now, I did an internet search this time, so I think I found an age-appropriate gift.
Cane: It's perfect.
[ Toy rattles ]
[ Doorbell rings ]
Esther: I'm on it.
Hilary: Do you like it? Do you like it, sam? [ Gasps ] I think he likes it. Look at you. Look at you.
J.T.: Yeah, look, sometimes people travel the same path their whole lives together, and sometimes you hit a fork in a road, you know. You want to go one way, your partner wants to go another. It's nobody's fault. You just want different things.
Reed: I guess that kind of sums up all marriage these days, huh?
Victoria: I wouldn't say that. I mean, your grandma and grandpa have hit some bumps in the road, but they've managed to reconcile.
Reed: Do you think that you and mac could do that?
J.T.: Honestly, man, I-i don't know. I know one thing. It doesn't change my relationship with you. You know what? Next time you have a break from school, why don't we take a little trip together? What do you say?
Reed: Do I get to pick where we go?
J.T.: Yeah, wherever you want.
Reed: Okay, I guess that'd be all right.
J.T.: Yeah? Yeah? No? Not a high five? All right, fist bump. Come on, man.
[ Chuckles ]
Reed: Okay, um, can I have the keys to the car now? You said that I could go out with my friends tonight.
Victoria: That's before we knew that your dad was leaving.
J.T.: No, you can let him go.
Reed: But he's leaving.
Victoria: I know. You can see your friends tomorrow.
Reed: [ Sighs ]
J.T.: Look, he's spent enough time with me for one trip. Now we got plans to hang out in the future. Get out of here, man. What are you waiting for? Go have some fun, all right? But give me a hug first, okay?
Reed: [ Chuckles ]
J.T.: You're giving me a hug.
Reed: Okay.
J.T.: All right. All right, man.
Lily: Your foot's sticking out. There you go.
Cane: You know, the, uh, the night's been full of surprises. And at first there's this party, and then, um, then you come.
Lily: Well, uh, mattie and charlie sent me the invite, and I didn't want to disappoint them.
Cane: Yeah.
Lily: But congratulations on bringing sam home. Now the real work begins.
Cane: Yeah, the, uh, thought of bringing home a newborn was, uh, terrifying.
Lily: Was?
Cane: Yeah. But then I, uh, I managed to do it. That was quite the confidence builder.
Lily: Well, you have plenty of help. I mean, you have esther and hilary, who's very attentive. She knows more about the baby than I do.
Cane: Well, that's, uh, that's 'cause she asks. Listen, there is nothing wrong with me sharing updates with her, okay? She's been there for me and the baby. And the more people that sam has in his life, the better it is for him.
[ Sighs ]
Devon: Hey. It took a lot for her to be here today.
Cane: I know.
Devon: Yeah. Well, then you know that she's trying to be supportive.
Cane: I understand that. I do, okay? But you have to realize that she is the one that asked for the divorce. And I understand that this is uncomfortable for her. But I have a baby here, and I -- it has to be my focus, devon.
[ Cellphone chimes ]
Charlie: Ah, man.
Mattie: What?
Charlie: Cross country team's having a party I forgot about.
Mattie: We should go.
Charlie: You want to hang out with my teammates?
Mattie: Not really. But I do have a friend that could really use some fun.
Lily: Hey, I am so proud of you guys.
Mattie: Let go.
Lily: [ Chuckling ] I am. You guys made sam's homecoming so special for your dad.
Charlie: Mom, I've been doing some thinking.
Mattie: Oh, no.
Charlie: You donated blood to save sam's life. You'll always have that connection.
Mattie: Where are you going with this, charlie?
Charlie: All I'm saying is, you might not be raising sam, but you're just as big of a part of his life as me and mattie.
Michael: So let me get this straight. Jabot is acquiring chancellor industries?
Jack: Lock, stock, and cane. Jill's stipulation. When can you have these contracts drawn up?
Michael: I'm thinking never, given your precarious position at jabot. The timing couldn't be worse.
Jack: I disagree.
Michael: Your initial offering for this company was a major factor in the board's no-confidence vote. How do you think they're gonna react if you go through with this purchase? Not to mention the pending legal battle ashley's mounting against the amendment?
Jack: What are the legal implications if I go ahead with this purchase?
Michael: I would have to do some research. The situation is unprecedented. Technically there is no C.E.O. Legally speaking, jabot's like the wild west.
Jack: Then I suggest we cowboy up and finish this deal before ashley circles the wagons.
Chelsea: [ Sighs ]
Nick: Hey.
Chelsea: Oh! Hi! [ Laughs ] Hello. Oh, to what do I owe this enthusiastic greeting?
Nick: The insurance money for the underground came in today.
Chelsea: Oh. Well, that makes sense.
Nick: Takes some of the steam off of us having to spend new year's eve at my parents' house so they can renew their vows.
Chelsea: What?
Nick: Yeah.
Chelsea: Oh, that must have been one hell of a check. I thought that that was the last place you wanted to go.
Nick: Trust me, we are only going for my mom's sake. Once they say ""you are now pronounced husband and wife,"" we are out of there.
Chelsea: Aww, so we don't even get to stay for the cake?
Nick: I'm gonna buy you a dozen of your own cakes at our own private thing later.
Chelsea: Oh, really? Or maybe better yet, you can buy a really big cake, and then you can jump out of it.
Nick: Whatever you want.
Chelsea: Great. Thank you. I hate to, um, bring this conversation back down to earth, but did the plumber ever show up?
Nick: He did.
Chelsea: And?
Nick: Flush unit is busted.
Chelsea: Hmm.
Nick: Yeah. But I am seeing this as an opportunity. See, this is our chance to upgrade. I mean, we've always said that bathroom is too small for us anyway, so...I want to take a shot at it.
Chelsea: You?
Nick: Yeah! Let's go bigger. Way bigger. We can put in a hot tub. All we have to do is convert a portion of your closet --
Chelsea: Oh, no, no, no, no. There is no way I am letting you cut into my closet space. In fact, I prefer if you expanded my closet. And you can nix the hot tub. Okay, great. Thanks. Good talking to you.
Nick: I-I-I want a hot tub.
Chelsea: Nice try!
Jill: Boy, that's one strong, little kid. He had a grip on my finger like you wouldn't believe.
Cane: You sold chancellor, didn't you?
Jill: Tonight's about sam. Let's talk business tomorrow.
Cane: No, I'd rather hear it from you now so I don't have to read about it tomorrow.
Jill: I am so sorry.
Cane: Jill.
Jill: Jack and I, we came to an agreement, and chancellor will become part of jabot.
Cane: Okay, well, I'll have to put out some feelers, and I'll contact the headhunter i worked with before.
Jill: There's no need for that, because keeping you on is part of the deal. He even mentioned a possible seat on the board.
Cane: Well, that's, uh, that's impressive.
Jill: Cane, I know it's not ideal.
Cane: Jack didn't want to work with me a few months ago, so I don't think he wants to be forced to work with me now.
Jill: It won't take him long to see how valuable you are. And your track record speaks for itself. Honey, I sang your praises.
Cane: But you didn't have enough faith in me not to sell the company, did you?
Jill: It's the ideal solution, okay? I get to liquidate my major asset, and you get to keep your job.
Cane: With less responsibility.
Jill: So you have more time with sam. And everybody wins.
[ Sighs ]
Billy: Whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hell is this?
Ashley: What's going on?
Billy: Mother just sent me a text message saying that she sold chancellor to jack.
Ashley: Oh, my god. Can't you talk her out of it?
Billy: I mean, it's worth a shot, but she gets her mind set to something, and...
Ashley: This is what I've been telling you. Jack isn't aware that his decisions could gravely impact the future of jabot.
Billy: Is he really this desperate to get a win that he doesn't understand how irrational he's acting?
Ashley: He's not thinking anything through. He doesn't have a business plan. This could put jabot into debt. And he hasn't even consulted with the board.
Billy: Where are you going?
Ashley: To kill the deal.
Lily: Why are you here?
Hilary: Because I didn't want sam and cane to come home to an empty house.
Lily: [ Chuckles ] Right.
Hilary: Why is it so hard for you to believe that I have compassion for a baby and for cane's situation?
Lily: Because you're a cold-hearted witch. And there's something about your new attitude that stinks.
Hilary: If something stinks, it's you and your attitude. You know, not everyone is as judgmental and unforgiving as you are.
Jill: Ugh. I suppose we have you to thank for her being here.
Devon: No, hilary was already here when lily and I showed up. Apparently she and cane are friends now.
Jill: When did that happen?
Devon: After juliet passed away. She started visiting cane and sam at the hospital. Lily even said she was here yesterday.
Jill: Here? In my house?
Devon: Mm-hmm. Apparently she's become cane's talk-to for all things baby related.
Jill: How ridiculous. She doesn't know anything about babies. He should be talking to lily.
Esther: Isn't sam precious?
Jill: Look, I know that this isn't the ideal situation, but it really means the world to me that you're here, and I'm -- I'm positive that cane feels the same.
Lily: Thank you. Um, yeah, it took a lot for me to come here.
Jill: That is understandable.
Lily: I'm just -- I'm torn because I really want to bond with sam for the sake of the family, and I know that's what cane wants, too.
Jill: And what do you want, darling?
Lily: I don't know. Everything is very confusing.
Jill: Hmm. Would you like to talk about something more pleasant?
Lily: [ Laughs ] Yes, please.
Jill: Tomorrow is new year'S. What are your plans?
Lily: Oh, plans? Um, pajamas, popcorn, binge watching tv.
Jill: Not on my watch, girl!
Lily: [ Laughs ]
Jill: I'm having a new year's eve bash tomorrow, and I want you here. You deserve to -- no, to relax, to have some fun. Lily, come on. There will be so many people here, you won't even notice if cane's here. Besides, he may choose to stay upstairs with sam all night.
Lily: [ Sighs ] Um...
Jill: Darling...
Lily: I don't know. I'll think about it.
Jill: You've had such a rough year. You deserve to get all dressed up and end it in style.
Lily: You know what? You're right.
Jill: Excellent. I will text you the details.
Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Bye.
Devon: Hey. How you doing?
Lily: Uh, you know, actually, I think I'm gonna take off.
Devon: Okay.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Charlie: All right.
Mattie: They're drinking alcohol, charlie.
Charlie: It doesn't mean you have to!
Mattie: Are you?
Charlie: No. But i am gonna get in some trouble.
Reed: [ Chuckles ]
Mattie: Reed, we -- we can go downstairs if you want.
Reed: No, I think I want to hang out for a little while. I could use a distraction.
Mattie: You were pretty vague in your text. What made it such an awful day?
Reed: [ Sighs ] My dad managed to screw up another marriage.
Mattie: I'm so sorry.
Reed: Yeah, at least I don't have to spend any more time with him.
Mattie: What does that mean?
Reed: It means that he's taking off tonight, so... see ya, pops.
J.T.: Do you ever worry that our divorce messed him up?
Victoria: Constantly.
J.T.: Yeah, that's not really the answer I was looking for, but...
Victoria: In his lifetime, I've had three divorces, so I'm not exactly role- model material.
J.T.: Well, I don't think either one of us are really capable of making a marriage work.
Victoria: I'm the common denominator. It's not easy to be in a relationship with me. I'm hard on the men in my life. I set high standards.
J.T.: You were always harder on yourself than anyone else. And there's nothing wrong with high standards. If a guy can't live up to them, that's -- [Chuckles] That's his fault. You deserve high standards.
Victoria: Here's to my own personal cheerleader.
J.T.: No, I am serious, victoria. Time has given me a little perspective as to what went wrong with us and...you know, I-I think I may have judged you more harshly than you judged me.
Victoria: I gave you plenty of reasons.
J.T.: Well, maybe. But the past is the past.
Victoria: Is it really? I mean, don't mistakes have a way of coming back to bite you? You heard reed earlier when we were talking about marriage. I hate that my personal failures have affected him at all. Johnny and katherine are gonna feel the exact same way.
J.T.: So will D.J. And becca.
Victoria: You know, maybe you can work things out with mac. There were no indiscretions and no lies. And you can just maybe go back to the way things were and give your kids the family that you want them to have, you know.
J.T.: Things may be a little worse than I led you to believe.
Victoria: How so?
J.T.: The first few years in D.C. Were great, you know. We were...starting a new life together, completely in sync. Then small arguments led to big ones, and we got out of rhythm. Only got worse when becca was born. So we thought moving abroad might spark some old feelings, fix things, but... it was the exact opposite.
Victoria: Don't give up, J.T. Go to mac. Fight for your family and your marriage.
Chelsea: What did I tell you about hogging all the toys?
Nick: Come sit down. Sit down. Take a look at what I got here. Look, this is gonna be a huge patio, and there's gonna be a huge window overlooking the sun deck. And right here's gonna be the all-important master bath that will have a hot tub, all right? It's non-negotiable. And a sauna. It's gonna be amazing.
Chelsea: I am sure connor and christian's toy soldiers will love it.
Nick: It's not for them. It's for you. It's for us. I want to build our dream home. All right, I'll find a plot of land that's already zoned for development. I'm gonna oversee the whole thing myself.
Chelsea: You're gonna oversee all the work?
Nick: Yeah. I've been doing repairs at the underground and the tack house for years. I'm good.
Chelsea: I make a mean mac and cheese. It doesn't make me a michelin rated chef.
Nick: Okay, well, then I'll hire the best construction crew possible, but I am going to be very involved. This has always been a dream of mine. But maybe it's not your dream. Chelsea, what would your dream house look like? What would it have? Swimming pool? Wood fire pizza oven? Would it have a batting cage? [ Chuckles ] Look, whatever you want. Just say the word, and I'll make it happen.
Devon: I knew I shouldn't have taken you to see cane and sam today.
Lily: No, it's fine. I'm fine. He's a cute kid. He looks better than how he did at the hospital.
Devon: Yeah. You know, you had a hand in that, donating your blood.
Lily: No, mattie's the real superhero. She came through with that second donation, and that really helped him.
Devon: Well, yeah, but, i mean, I'm sure cane doesn't differentiate. You guys are both angels to him.
Lily: [ Scoffs ] Well, I think after our last interaction, my halo is tarnished. No, it's fine. I just need to get over myself.
Devon: How you plan on doing that?
Lily: I don't know. Self-help books, journaling.
Devon: Hmm.
Lily: Copious amounts of wine.
Devon: [ Chuckles ]
Lily: Oh, and not seeing hilary every time I run into cane. That would really help.
Devon: For someone who's not really maternal, she was, uh, all over that baby. And, uh, she was pretty buddy-buddy with cane, too.
Lily: Do you think that she might be making a play for cane?
Devon: No. No, I don't think so.
Lily: Well, think about it. For one, she knows that it would annoy the hell out of me. Two, he's doing well at chancellor, so he's successful. And three, he's available. That basically checks off all her boxes.
Devon: Right, but I think that hilary's, you know, she's trying to be a better person these days.
Lily: Really?
Devon: Yeah.
Lily: So you're really giving her the benefit of the doubt?
Devon: Well, why shouldn't I?
Lily: Because she always has an ulterior motive. And if she's not doing it to get under my skin, then she's definitely doing it to get under yours.
Billy: What'd I miss?
Jill: Not a damn thing, and I will make sure of that.
Billy: Dare I ask? No, you know what? Um, I don't want to get off track here. Okay, you send me a text message saying that you sold chancellor to jack. Mom, are you sure about that?
Jill: It's a done deal, darling. Don't try to talk me out of it because you'd be wasting your time.
Billy: Even though the board issued a no-confidence vote against jack?
Jill: Come again?
Billy: He didn't mention to you that he's no longer the C.E.O. Of jabot?
Jill: No, he certainly did not!
Billy: Technically speaking, he shouldn't even accept the offer from you.
Jill: You didn't think to mention this to me on christmas eve?
Billy: Oh, and ruin all the holly jolly? Plus you didn't mention it, so i thought the deal was dead.
Jill: Well, I did, too. That's why I went to see him -- to tell him that. And then he threw me for a loop by accepting my offer!
Billy: Look, if you want to nurture chancellor and do the right thing by chancellor, jabot is not the right choice right now. I'm just telling you that.
Cane: You know what? For once, I agree with billy. Look, I understand you decided to sell chancellor, but don't let it become part of jabot 'cause that company's in crisis mode.
Jill: Which you could help solve!
Cane: If you put me in the middle of a battle between jack and ashley, everyone is going to lose.
Ashley: I know that you're one of jack's biggest supporters, but I also know that you can be objective about this whole jabot situation.
Lauren: Okay. Lay it on me.
Ashley: We don't have an acting C.E.O., Which means we don't have any clear chain of command.
Lauren: Michael told me about the amendment, and I am not a fan.
Ashley: Yeah, well, jack's using it as an excuse to ignore that no-confidence vote. He's still working from home, lauren, despite the fact that the majority of the board wants him to resign. He's looking after his own best interests and not the company.
Lauren: So do you have a plan?
Ashley: Yeah. I want to have another board meeting tonight, and I'm hoping you're gonna help me persuade them to adopt some kind of common-sense measures while we sort through this whole thing.
Lauren: Well, why don't you tell me what those common-sense measures are, and then I'll decide what I'm gonna do.
Reed: I'm bored. Uh, you want to get out of here?
Mattie: Yeah, uh, sure. I'll go get charlie. Hey, um, reed and I are ready to go.
Charlie: No one's stopping you.
Mattie: You need to bring us home.
Charlie: That's gonna be a hard pass.
Mattie: Then give me the keys, charlie.
Charlie: It's my week to have the car.
Mattie: Look, I don't want reed behind the wheel.
Charlie: Okay, I might need the car just in case we want a change of venue, so... you have your phone. Get a cab.
Mattie: Reed?
Jill: Oh! I'm so glad you're here.
Lauren: Hi. What's going on?
Jill: Billy.
Lauren: Uh-oh.
Jill: [ Sighs ] We had a very interesting talk. He warned me not to sell chancellor to jack because apparently the jabot board has voted jack out as C.E.O.
Lauren: And you're conflicted by this?
Jill: Well, of course I'm conflicted. I was bluffing when I wrote down that outrageous amount on that piece of paper, but he actually accepted it.
Lauren: So are you questioning selling and that's why you inflated the price?
Jill: I did. This is a really, really big decision. But with this amount of money, there was no way I could turn it down.
Lauren: Always boils down to the mighty dollar for you, sis, doesn't it?
Jill: No, actually, sis. In this case, it doesn'T. I'll tell you the truth. I've been traveling around the world, and it's been extremely disturbing seeing all the poverty and the suffering. So in this case, I thought that I would do something for other people with my good fortune.
Lauren: Hmm. It's very admirable. But something is still not sitting right with you.
Jill: It's 'cause of katherine. Chancellor is her legacy. And I want it to be that way for many, many years to come. But jack's behavior, my god! It's got me questioning whether he's capable.
Lauren: If it makes you feel better, I voted for jack to stay as C.E.O.
Jill: So you have faith in him. Honestly speaking, would you advise me to take him up on his offer?
Lauren: Well, for the most part, he's kept his promises that he made when I sold him a stake in fenmore'S.
Jill: ""For the most part.""
Lauren: Look, we've had our issues. But you know what? He runs a tight ship, and he only wants what's best for jabot.
Jill: Okay. And how is he handling this thing with jabot and dina?
Lauren: That's why he's working for home.
Jill: Ohhh! Yeah! And that's why he insisted i meet him at home instead of the office. Next question.
Lauren: Hmm.
Jill: Talk to me about the civil war with ashley and jack.
Lauren: Messy. Very messy. But I still believe in his leadership qualities. If you want to sell chancellor, you go for it.
Mattie: Reed, wait up. I'll -- I'll call us a cab.
Reed: What are you talking about? I'm fine to drive. Get in. I'll drop you off.
Mattie: No, you've been drinking.
Reed: Yeah, I had like two beers. It's fine. I'm not even buzzed. Get in. Let's go.
Mattie: If you get in that car and take off, I'll call the police.
Reed: You'd narc on me? I thought we were friends.
Mattie: We are, but --
Reed: You know what? Fine. Whatever. Go for it. I don't care. Just know that if you do, I will never forgive you.
Mattie: Reed. Reed!
Ashley: Hey.
Jack: Hey.
Ashley: Mother upstairs?
Jack: She is.
Ashley: Okay. I'm gonna go say hi.
Jack: Gloria called. You had a board meeting behind my back.
Ashley: We did. Last-minute kind of thing.
Jack: Mm-hmm.
Ashley: You weren't the only one that wasn't able to attend.
Jack: But I'm sure you had enough for a quorum.
Ashley: Yeah, actually, we did, and we passed an amendment. The C.E.O. Has to work from an office at jabot.
Jack: And who supported you in that ridiculous motion?
Ashley: Billy and abby, lauren.
Jack: Lauren? I thought lauren was on my side.
Ashley: She is on your side, jack. But she wants to see you focused on your work like we all do.
Jack: Kyle?
Ashley: He voted yes by e-mail. So I guess you have a decision to make. Either you remain mother's primary caregiver or you're the C.E.O. Pak woke up with back pain.
Chelsea: I am so touched that you want to build a dream home for our family with a wood fire pizza oven and the hot tub and a swimming pool. Really, it's all -- it's awesome. It's wonderful. And I'm grateful that you try to make me happy. It makes me love you even more.
Nick: But?
Chelsea: I don't want to sound ungrateful. It's just... you know, connor took his first steps in this penthouse. Adam and I, we went through a lot together. All of our memories are here.
Nick: Well, we can make our own memories in our own house.
Chelsea: That's true, and that's exciting.
Nick: But?
Chelsea: Just think of all the memories we've created here. I mean, we have so many memories, you and me. I mean, you know, we made love right here. We've made love right down there.
Nick: The piano.
Chelsea: I could never forget the piano. No way. You know, you helped the kids build that fort with all the blankets down there. And I helped faith design her costume for the school play over there.
Nick: Yeah.
Chelsea: Every time I walk through that door, I feel the love and -- and the laughter and the whole family. This is my dream home here with you and the boys.
Nick: Well, then, let's make some more memories.
Chelsea: Really?
Nick: Yeah.
Chelsea: Thank you.
Hilary: We meet again.
Devon: Just wrapping up some things.
Hilary: I was surprised to see you earlier.
Devon: You know what? I was actually thinking the very same thing about you. Then again, you have been spending a lot of time lately with cane, right?
Hilary: Sounds like you're asking me if cane and I are involved romantically.
Devon: Well, are you?
Hilary: What if we were? Is it any of your business who i date?
Cane: That kid is no party animal 'cause he is out cold.
Jill: [ Laughs ] You were up there so long. I thought you'd fallen asleep, too.
Cane: No, I was watching him. I could just sit there and stare at him forever.
Jill: Aww. Well, you may have to tear yourself away for a few hours tomorrow night. I'm having a big new year's bash.
Cane: [ Sighs ]
Jill: And attendance is mandatory, okay?
Cane: Okay. How about we have, um, a compromise?
Jill: A compromise, meaning you will just pop in for the countdown? No, no, no, no, no. No, you have to learn to recharge your battery every once in awhile. You've been dealing with so much lately, honey.
Cane: I know, I know.
Jill: You know, with work and the baby and everything else. Clip that monitor on your belt, but I expect you to mix and mingle. And I'll tell you something else. Everybody who matters will be in attendance.
Lily: Mattie, hey. What's wrong?
Mattie: Um, reed was drinking, and then he got into the car, and -- and I called 911.
Lily: Wait, where did he get alcohol from?
Mattie: At the cross country party upstairs.
Lily: What?! I never would have let you and charlie go if I knew there was alcohol.
Mattie: We didn't know that there was gonna be alcohol there until we got into the room, and -- and charlie and I, we didn't touch a drop, I swear.
Lily: But reed did.
Mattie: It wasn't that much. Maybe I overreacted. [ Sighs ] I shouldn't have called the police.
Lily: No, you should have called the police. He could hurt himself or someone else.
Mattie: I know, and that's why I did it, but...
Lily: What? What is it?
Mattie: He said that if I did that, he would never forgive me. I finally found a guy that i like, and now he's gonna break up with me.
[ Siren wails ]
Jack: Tell you what. I'll have the documents to you by this evening. Once you've had a chance to look them over, we'll talk some more. Perfect. So ashley told me about the board meeting. Much as I hate to leave mother, I have found an agency that can look after her while I'm at the office.
Billy: So that's it. That's your decision?
Jack: Well, I'm not leaving the company now. Not now that jill has agreed to sell me chancellor.
Billy: [ Sighs ] That's actually why I'm here, jack. Uh, she sent me over here with a message for you. She heard about what's going on at jabot, and, uh... deal's off. She's not gonna be selling her company to you.
Victoria: I guess this is goodbye.
J.T.: Yeah. Okay. See you later.
[ Cellphone rings ]
Victoria: Hello? Yeah, this is she. What? Uh, yeah, I'll be right there.
J.T.: Who was that?
Victoria: The police. Reed has been arrested.","Ashley begins the process of a legal battle to become CEO of Jabot and she calls an emergency board meeting to amend the Jabot bylaws to state that the CEO must work from the office not from home. Ashley tells Jack he must choose between Dina and Jabot so having no choice he tells Ashley he will work from the office. JT tells Reed that he and Mac are getting a divorce and he promptly goes with Mattie and Charlie to a party and gets drunk. Mattie and Charlie don't drink but Mattie makes good on her promise to call the police on Reed since he didn't listen to her and drove the car. Mattie fears that Reed will never speak to her again like he promised before he left. Victoria tells JT to go fight for his marriage before they get a call from the police telling them Reed has been arrested. Jack surprises Jill by agreeing to her extremely high offer to buy Chancellor Industries. Jill has second thoughts about the sale after talking to Lauren ,Cane and Billy and finding out about the no confidence vote. Lauren tells Jill things are tough for Jack with the company and taking care of Dina but she still thinks he is a good leader. Cane and Billy agree for once that Jack can't handle caring for his mother and Jabot. Cane asks Jill not to put Chancellor in the middle of a war between Ashley and Jack. Jill sends Billy to tell Jack that she has decided not to sell the company to him since she found out about the confidence vote.",summ_screen