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[Music plays] Ryan: The data looks incredible. Jonathan: You know what that biotech research could mean for Spike? Ryan: Yeah, and all kids with hearing loss. Jerry: The lab will have another report for us later this year. Should be better than the last. Ryan: Great. All we got to do now is make the progress happen even faster. I'm going to leave you two to work out the numbers, ok? Thank you. And -- every zero on that check means -- Jonathan: A better chance for Spike, I know. I'm on it. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Leon, this is going to take web-based retail to a whole new level. Yeah, for that price you could get a piece. Just like you can get a cuff on a suit for 50 bucks. Oh, come on, Leon, you used to be greedier than that. That's why I like you. Singer: You'll never say J.R.: No, no, that's fine. More profit for me. Just the way I like it. [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: And Spike, he was crying that terrified cry that just makes your heart hurt, and then suddenly, nothing. He couldn't breathe, he wasn't crying -- Babe: Ok, stop. Please, please, no more. I mean, I remember when Little A fell in the pool -- I mean, for a child to go through that, it's -- it's heartbreaking. Amanda: Don't forget their moms and dads. That's why I'm never having kids. Babe: So is it Greenlee's idea? Is she the one that found this so-called doctor? Annie: Yeah. I mean, I'm sure she meant well, but -- Babe: Don't give her too much credit. She's been trying to ruin your life ever since she got back to town. Amanda: Has anyone dragged her to a shrink yet? Annie: No. Nobody can help Greenlee unless she asks for it. Babe: Well, somebody needs to make Greenlee stop, for her sake and Kendall's. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Ian is perfect. Thank you for going with me to see him. Zach: Didn't stop what's going on in your head, now, did it? Kendall: You know how they say your life flashes before your eyes? Well, I saw Spike's life. Him well again, hearing. Me telling everyone the good news that Spike is ok and him hearing my voice, calling me "Mommy," asking me to read him another book. Zach: It could still happen. Kendall: Anaphylactic shock. Potentially fatal. All because of Dr. Hilliard's vitamins. Zach: Well, in the doctor's defense, even Joe said there's no way he could've known about the allergy. Kendall: What am I supposed to do, Zach? Am I supposed to just bring him back to Dr. Hilliard and forget that the man played a sick joke that I completely fell for? I can't -- I could never hear his voice and not think about what he did to Spike. Zach: Or that Greenlee started this whole thing, again. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: Ryan -- Ryan: I hear thank-yous are in order. Dr. Hilliard treating Spike. You arranged that. Greenlee: Oh, I thought that -- Ryan: What? What'd you think? Greenlee: I thought Dr. Hilliard had dropped Spike's case. Ryan: Your friend the doctor picked it up again -- Greenlee: Oh. Ryan: And made my boy stop breathing. Greenlee: Oh, my God. Oh, my God -- is Spike ok? Is Kendall ok? Oh, my God, just tell me that Spike is okay. Ryan: This stops now. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: You really blame Greenlee? Zach: I do. We all do, don't we? Kendall: Last year at this time when -- when I -- when I first had Spike and I brought him home, I asked my mother -- I asked her, "How do I protect him?" Zach: No mother more protective. Kendall: Well, she told me I had to raise him to be a part of this world, not to be afraid of it. Was I too afraid? Was I not afraid enough? I mean, how did this happen to my little boy? Zach: Why are you doing this? Kendall: Zach, what am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to pretend that last night didn't happen? Am I supposed to pretend that -- that Spike didn't almost die? This one isn't on Greenlee -- it's on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Do you know what it sounds like when a child stops breathing? Greenlee: I just wanted to help Spike. Ryan: By sending Hilliard after Kendall? By making him lie about why he contacted her? Look, listen -- Spike is not your son. Greenlee: I know that. Ryan: He's deaf because of you, Greenlee. That -- that whisper that's in your head that's telling you that you're to blame? Greenlee: It's not a whisper, it's a scream. Ryan: It makes it so you can't sleep, you can't eat. Greenlee: Yes. Ryan: You'd do anything to make it go away -- Greenlee: Yes. Ryan: Even torture Kendall -- Greenlee: No! Ryan: Make her chase after miracles. So, instead of getting Spike the help that he needs, we got to deal with you. Greenlee: No, I didn't go near Spike. I -- I know I don't have that right to. Ryan: You don't. But you also have no willpower. You can't stay away on your own -- someone has to help you. That would be me. [SCENE_BREAK] Amanda: Maybe Greenlee really did think she found a miracle, and it backfired. Babe: Yeah, all over Kendall and that little boy. Amanda: Oh, and still you could see that Kendall just wanted to trust Greenlee. She just wanted her best friend back. You mean before the accident, right? Annie: Well, even after. I mean, there was rage in Kendall's eyes, but there was hurt, too, you know? She had been betrayed by somebody she loved. Babe: I could understand that. I was Bianca's best friend when I -- well, we all know what I did. Amanda: And I was pretending to be your best friend when I was trying to steal the guy you loved. Babe: Which makes it pretty impossible for us to get all righteous on Greenlee. Amanda: All right. Well, hey, then let's designate Annie to channel all our righteous anger. She hasn't done anything to anyone. Congrats -- you are the only innocent one in the bunch. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] J.R.: Yacht payment, monthly maintenance, starting a new business -- damn it! Waiter: Anything else, sir? J.R.: Yeah. Will you tell me why that suit back there -- the one with the dollar signs for eyeballs -- is hanging with Jon Lavery? Waiter: I really couldn't say, Mr. Chandler. J.R.: Really? Really? You -- you couldn't say, huh? Waiter: Venture capital, new partnership, seven figures. J.R.: Oh. What the hell -- psycho Jon Lavery, seven figures. Hmm. Ok, let's see here. Ava Benton, let's see what's new in your world, the face of Fusion. Ok. Singer: Someday I'll be back again J.R.: "Fusion girl's naked frolic with mystery man"? [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Jerry, I will talk to you soon. Jerry: My pleasure, thanks. Jonathan: All right, absolutely. Jerry: See you. [Phone rings] Jonathan: Jonathan Lavery. Ava: Ava. Yeah, just one name because I'm that famous. Jonathan: Hey, you. Ava: Hey, I'm calling for a Spike update. Jonathan: We had -- a little bit of a scare last night, but everything's ok now. I'm more concerned about you -- you left pretty quick last night. What's going on? Ava: Must've been something I ate. Jonathan: Do you feel better now? Ava: Perfect. [Ava sighs as she holds a pregnancy test] Ava: Maybe I can show you exactly how good I feel tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Ava, Ava, Ava -- such a naughty girl. [Phone rings] Amanda: Hello? J.R.: I just sent you a link -- open it. Amanda: "Good morning -- how are you? It's so nice to hear your voice." You see, these are normal things that people say when they -- crap. J.R.: Well, I guess you got it. Amanda: "Fusion girl mystery man"? This is bad, this is really, really, bad. J.R.: Well, what do you expect? They're amateurs, but I'm sure you and I could cook up something a little more interesting. Annie: Uh-oh. What went wrong this time? Amanda: Ok, that -- that went very, very wrong! Babe: Did your file -- oh, my -- she's naked. She's naked on the Internet. Annie: No, no. She wouldn't. Babe: Are you kidding? Amanda: Ha! Ava: Ciao, bellas. What's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: All right, here's some more, you guys. Ren: Oh, yeah! Tad: Really fine, whatever. Just keep your hands away from anything resembling someone's mouth. [Colby chuckles] Wes: Well, they certainly pack it in. Corinna: Yeah, I'll grab one. Yes. We really rocked out. Ren: I dropped the intro. Dre: Twice. Corinna: No one noticed. Tad: I did. I did. Ren: You know, I thought your watchdog dad was going to give us a hard time. The guy's pretty cool. Colby: Yeah, he is. [Tad chuckles] Colby: Yeah. Jack: Krystal, do you mind? Can I -- Krystal: Oh. Yeah. Jack: Thanks. Krystal: The remote is all yours. Jack: Well, thank you very much. I just want to get a little news with my coffee if I can. Krystal: Oh, well, I prefer to keep it light and fluffy, you know? [TV plays] Krystal: Maybe like kittens getting rescued or something. TV announcer: Partial clearing tonight with a low of 74. [Jack changes channel] Man: And at this time, September 11, six years ago today, the first tower fell in New York City. WRCW will now observe a moment of silence. [Somber music plays as everyone stops and stares at the TV] [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays at the Yacht Club] J.R.: Jonathan! Jonathan: Well, J.R.! J.R.: You're all suited up, playing in the majors, rolling with the big dogs. Yeah. Jonathan: Yeah. Yeah, I'm working with my brother, so that my nephew might be able to hear again. J.R.: Oh, yes, well, we're all pulling for him. Babe filled me in. Jonathan: Right, I'm sure you are. J.R.: No, it's true. I've actually been working with Babe and a few of the other Fusion women on trying to get Ava more exposure. It's no joke, actually. I just -- I was dodging a colleague of mine who wants in on the project. But I guess that nobody's going to be throwing money at Ava any time soon. I'm sorry, I truly am, but she's a resilient girl. She'll bounce back. Jonathan: Ok, I give up. What are you talking about? J.R.: Man. Uh -- I don't mean to spoil your breakfast, but looks like old Ava is getting a little exposure of her own. [J.R. opens his laptop to show Jonathan a photo of Ava making love to him] Singer: And I try [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: Ava? Ava: What? Babe: Could you please have a seat? Ava: What's this look about? I know what this is -- that's the look of "I'm going to tell you everything that's wrong with you." Amanda: We all like sex. Annie: Hello? Ava: What the hell is she talking about? Babe: I -- I think what Amanda is trying to say is that none of us have anything against sex, and there is something very romantic about rolling around on the beach with somebody that you care about. Ava: Ok, you're weirding me out now. Babe: You have a contract with us. Amanda: And part of it says, "Don't get naked, have sex, and have someone take pictures of it just to get famous"! Ava: Oh, my God! Babe: Yeah. Ava: That was not meant for any cameras. That was supposed to be private. Amanda: You couldn't wait for a bed, a motel? Oh -- are you trying to ruin us? Ava: Ok, first of all, the kiss I gave you really wasn't the worst thing in the world -- we got banging new numbers, right? Babe: Fusion is just starting to get a chunk of the between market, and I don't think kids are into wild monkey sex. Ava: You know what? I have seen runway models flash more skin than this. Babe: Oh, my God. Ava: This is -- this is -- Annie: This is you having sex on a beach with cameras in the bushes. Amanda: Have you thought about what this will do to Jonathan? Ava: Are you serious? Babe: Once again, I think what Amanda is trying to say is his new company with Ryan -- they haven't ID'd him yet, but when they do -- Ava: Are you trying to fire me or lecture me? Babe: We are trying to reach out to you. We're doing the whole big-sister thing to try to keep you from making any more mistakes. Ava: So just basically, trying to make me feel like crap? Well, don't worry about it, because I already feel like crap. Got to go hurl. [SCENE_BREAK] [Somber music plays] Krystal: I'll tell you, it seems so long ago and yet, just like yesterday. Josh: Yeah, everything changed. Our whole world. Jack: Look at this. Families, kids, strangers -- all heartbroken. Krystal: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I was just doing my thing, you know, getting ready for my day, getting ready to wake Babe up for school, and I turned on the TV and -- oh. I just -- I couldn't make sense of it. Jack: Hmm. Krystal: I mean, that kind of thing just doesn't happen here, does it? I -- and so, I just went in, and I sat on Babe's bed and watched her sleep. Just in case the worst happened, I had one more second with her, one more look at her face. Anyway, when I got to Pine Valley, I don't think I had cried in the longest time. I think the last time was that morning, and then after that, I just -- huh -- I think I cried myself out. Corinna: We have family in New York. We couldn't get anyone on the phone. Colby: Yeah, the phone lines -- it was like the whole world was crying that day. Ren: It was like a video game, you know -- but not. Dre: I didn't cry. I got mad. Tad: A friend of mine was on vacation with his wife in Nantucket. It was their 25th wedding anniversary. You know, it doesn't mean a lot to you guys, but trust me -- 10 is big. 20 is surreal, but 25 -- that's something, you know? But they were going to be grandparents, so they were like on cloud nine. And at about 4:00, Josie got the phone call that the baby was coming, you know, so all hell broke loose. They didn't even pack. They just left a credit card with the front desk, and ran down to the dock to catch the ferry, called me, and they were making a beeline to Boston, get out to Logan airport, get some -- some seats, standby. First flight out. Jack: And then -- Josh: Yeah -- "and then." Kathy: Tad! Tad: Hey, Kath. How are you? How are you? [Kathy giggles as Tad kisses her] [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: I failed Spike, Zach. You -- you can't even tell me that I didn't. Zach: Don't do this. Kendall: No, I failed him. I did. When I brought him home for the first time when he was just a tiny baby, I was afraid to even hold him. He was so tiny and fragile, like I might break him, mess it all up the way I messed everything up. Whew. And the world, it's just such a very scary place. I mean, look at the news today, look at the papers. The fear that I have is still inside of me. I mean, sometimes it's -- it's buried deep down, but it's always there. I'm supposed to be our baby's safe place -- me, the one place, the one place where everything is ok. I haven't been Spike's safe place since -- since I told Greenlee to take him to the ER. Zach: Your love is what keeps Spike safe. You'd do that for Spike, for me, for Ian -- for all of us. Kendall: I just -- I thought I could fix him. God, I thought I could fix him and make him whole again. So I -- I grabbed at miracles. Who cares that there's no such thing? Who cares what you and Ryan and every real doctor knew about Spike's condition? I didn't want to see it. I didn't want to hear it. And because of that, I didn't see the real threat to my son. And the real threat is me. [SCENE_BREAK] Amanda: I knew when I woke up this morning, I should skip today and gone straight to tomorrow. Babe: Hey, um -- you seem a lot less stressed out than the other day -- I mean, even with all the Ava drama. Annie: Yeah. It feels like forever since I could just -- breathe. Babe: So does that mean you talked to Ryan? Annie: Yeah. I told him everything -- everything I thought I would never tell him. Babe: And? Annie: He was amazing, just like you said he'd be. I feel stupid for waiting so long. Babe: Good. Annie: Yeah. Babe: Hey, welcome back. How you feeling? Good to know. Ava: Yeah. Babe: You know, how about you go home, grab some rest -- the morning after? It can be brutal. Ava: Oh, I'm not like a walking hangover, ok? Amanda: Well, that should sell body shimmer. Annie: Hey, why don't you go home, and you might want to stop by Jonathan's room to give him a heads-up about all this. Ava: I will, just not right now. Home is really boring. Amanda: Oh, you have to admit -- admit -- today is one those days you don't want to be alone. Babe: True enough. Ava: Oh. Oh. Babe: How about you stick around, we have some juice, and we're here if you need us? Can you please try to remember that? [Ava sighs] Ava: I know what I don't need. [Ava drops the pregnancy kit into the trash can] [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Jonathan: So this is what you do when you run with the big dogs, huh? [J.R. chuckles] Jonathan: Huh? J.R.: Yeah. Jonathan: Yeah -- no. You check out sleazy websites all day long, right? J.R.: Ah. Jonathan: Huh? J.R.: You know, it's funny that Ava's become an instant star, and you're along for the ride, hounded by the press. Ah. I've been there. Well, hey -- I guess you have, too. Jonathan: You want something -- what is it? J.R.: We've all made mistakes in our life, mistakes that will haunt us. What sucks in your situation is that Ava has to get haunted, too. Ava has a real problem with her image these days. Don't you think it's time we dig deeper and find the more elegant and sophisticated and clothed side of Ava? Singer: Something's happening Jonathan: Makes sense. J.R.: Good. You're her manager, right? Jonathan: I'm the guy that Ava sees. I don't get a cut of her money, J.R. J.R.: Oh -- oh, yeah, ok, yes, yes, the -- the mystery man takes the romp and draws the line right there. Yeah, it's a good thing, not getting too attached. Jonathan: Like I would ever discuss our relationship with you. J.R.: Do you know why husbands and wives and parents manage family members? Jonathan: Hmm -- tell me. J.R.: Well, because they're the only ones who care about the star. Everybody else is out to get paid. Now, if you step up and help direct Ava in to right opportunities -- you know, for her sake, not the bottom line -- well, son of a -- I bet you if you two threw in with me, the three of us, we could make Ava golden, you know -- you know, the right way? Huh? [J.R. chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: Your message has been received, but it's not going to stop me from caring about Spike and Kendall. Ryan: You know what my new hobby is -- I mean, when I'm stuck in traffic and stuff like that? I think of ways to get you out of Pine Valley. Greenlee: There was a time I would've been thrilled that you were thinking about me at all. I've moved on, Ryan. Ryan: Yeah, you've moved on. Listen to me, Greenlee -- listen to me really closely, because I'm going to tell you what your life is going to be like from now on, and it's not pretty -- it's not going to be pretty at all. So this is everything that you need to know. Everything to be aboveboard and -- and honest. You see that guy over there by the pool? Greenlee: There's, like, six guys over there. Ryan: Yeah. Well, one of them's your new best friend. I mean, you don't actually know him, but he knows you, and so do a lot of other people. They're all part of a team, you see, that I've hired to keep an eye on you. It could be anybody. It could be the delivery man, could be the woman next to you at the spa. Anytime, any place, I will have a complete file on everywhere you go, everything you do, everyone you're with, and the second that you try to get near Emma, Spike, or Ian, or any member of their family, your new friend's going to stop you. Or he will tell me, and I will stop you myself. Greenlee: You're just saying this to scare me. Ryan: If I was trying to scare you, I would tell you that you changed channels for 23 minutes last night before you went to bed. That you bolted upright once, finally got out of bed at 3:30, went for a cup of tea -- chamomile, slice of lemon. Went back to bed, but couldn't fall back asleep. Ask me how I know. [Ryan hands Greenlee a file] [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: You're not a threat to our boys. What are you talking about? But you don't know when to quit. That's what I like about you. Kendall: You like me? Zach: Yeah. Kendall: "Yeah"? Zach: I like you. So does Spike. Always, you get these ideas in your head, you know? And they're always a little crazy, a little irrational, but you get them done, somehow. You have faith. Kendall: Well, I just -- I just want to make a good life for Spike. Zach: All right. So let's keep doing what we're doing. Ryan's going to throw money at biotech research, and we'll do our part. We'll -- we'll check into cochlear implants. Kendall: Zach, no, there are so many things about these implants that I don't like. Zach: You can't go in the ocean, you can't go in the bath. Kendall: Yes, and what about the schools that might not let him in? Zach: It's not ideal. I know. I know all that. Kendall: This is not the life that I promised for Spike. I told him -- I said, "Spike, I will give you a perfect life. I will make it amazing for you." I mean, before he was even born, on the yacht, with you, you helped me -- you helped me want to do that for him. Zach: A lot of things can happen in time. Right now, the best option we have is us, together. Ryan, Annie, me, you. You got to do this for Spike. Kendall: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: More? Kathy: Mm-hmm. Tad: Ooh. More? No! That's disgusting. It's like an oil slick. Next time, warn me. I'll just get you a glass, so you can drink it Julia: Say, "Thanks." Kathy: Thanks. Tad: Hey! [Krystal chuckles] Tad: Look who's waking up. Look who's waking up. Krystal: There must be something in their toothpaste. Tad: What? Krystal: Well, the way kids' smiles just seem to make everything better -- or at least bearable. Tad: Yeah. That's because they're us. You know? Before all the mistakes. All the screw-ups and disappointments. All the things we'll never forget. Always regret. Krystal: Well, she certainly is the sun after the storm. Tad: Yeah, she is. And here is to fair wind, good weather, and smooth sailing. Josh: Wow. Does Julia know you like a little pancake with your syrup? Julia: Hmm. Please, sit. There's a chair. Oh, hey -- no, no, not your hands. Let me cut that for you. Josh: The news is pretty brutal today, huh? Julia: Yeah, six years ago. Six years ago, I left the town that your mommy and daddy lived in. Kathy: Why? Julia: It was time for me to move on. Hey, could you ask Krystal if I could have some orange juice, please? Thank you. Josh: Was that Witness Protection? Julia: Yeah. New name, new town, a stranger all over again. But that day -- Josh: Well, you're never a stranger. Julia: The fear in everyone's eyes -- I knew fear. I lived it. But that day it was -- it was different. It was -- Josh: Terror. Sean: Hey. Jack: Hmm? Sean: It starts in about a half hour. Jack: Yeah. Josh: What starts? Jack: A memorial service. Josh: Carpool? Julia: Oh, I have to work. Josh: Ok. Julia: But I'll be remembering. Colby: I'm just going to ride with you guys. Ren: Hey -- Corrina: Yes, you can have shotgun. Ren: That's what I'm saying. Corrina: Dre? Colby: You don't want to go? Dre: I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Fusion has got Ava wrapped up in that contract tight. Good for Fusion, bad for Ava. Now, if you and Ryan get a stake in Ava's career, you can guide it to better opportunities. Hell, you might even be able to score a couple of extra nights like this one. Yeah. Look, you show her that you believe in her and her career, then she'll know someone -- namely, you -- has her best interests at heart. Jonathan: Hmm. And my brother, who's funding medical research right now so that his deaf son might be able to hear again one day -- why does he want in on this, especially with you? J.R.: Well, it's simple. The more money that he makes, the more money he can pump into his pet projects. Jonathan: And me -- why would I want to partner up with you? J.R.: Because I can help you help Ava make all of her dreams come true. Jonathan: You see, J.R., I don't want to manage Ava. I don't want to control her. And I sure as hell don't want to cash in on her success. You? You've treated her like garbage. She doesn't even like you. J.R.: Oh -- Jonathan: She doesn't trust you. And there's no way that I would put one red cent into your pocket. So why don't you take your pitch somewhere else? J.R.: You know, I hope all your business deals won't be this bad, Jonny boy. See you in the tabloids. Ooh. [SCENE_BREAK] Amanda: Can we turn the radio on or something? It's too quiet in here. It's almost creepy. Babe: Enjoy it. It won't be long till the bosses make a daytime entrance. Amanda: You really think Greenlee's crazy enough to come in here in the daytime right in Kendall's face? Annie: Well, people do things you'd never expect. Ava: Amanda -- Amanda, does my face look fat and bloated and puffy? Please tell me. Amanda: Didn't we tell you to lay off the partying? Ava: Just touch it, please. Come on. Annie: Can you overnight this? Amanda: Yes, please, thank you. Stop poking yourself already. Babe: Did -- did someone -- Babe: Ava? Is this yours? Ava: That's not mine. I'm not pregnant. Babe: Look, if you're worried -- Ava: No, I was, but I'm not anymore, ok? Amanda: You've been sick to your stomach all morning and worried about bloating. Ava: Come on, let's just talk about the wardrobe! Babe: Hey, come on, come on. We're not trying to get in your face, ok? Annie: Hey, it's ok if you're scared or freaked out. Ava: I was, but I'm not anymore. Ok, it's not a big deal. Babe: We can help you. We'll -- I don't know -- we'll count down from three minutes. We'll watch the clock or -- Ava: God, no! What if I go to the bathroom and it's bad? Annie: What if it's not? Babe: We'll be here with you. Ava: Oh, great, my bosses? Babe: Your friends. Ava: I'm out of here. Babe: Ava -- Annie: Ava -- Babe: Come on! [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: Are you getting off on this, on stalking me? Ryan: Technically, it's not me. It's my team. But no. It actually makes me sick that I have to go to these lengths to keep a little boy safe. Greenlee: I'm not going to hurt Spike! Ryan: You have, Greenlee, more than once. So now my team will tell me whenever you get close to my family. They will tell me, I will take care of it, so nobody has to worry about you. In fact, everybody can just forget about you. Greenlee: You can't keep this up. Ryan: What do you mean? All it's going to take is some money and some manpower from now until the day you leave Pine Valley. Greenlee: Ok, so I'm supposed to just give up my life, because that's what you want? Ryan: No, you can have your life, Greenlee. You just can't have it here. [SCENE_BREAK] [As music plays, Kendall inserts ear plugs, making the music play softer] Kendall: Spike -- Singer: Just hold me forget about time [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: I don't understand. Why won't you come? Is it because you have something to do, or you -- Corrina: More like he won't. Sean: Because? Colby: Hey, well, you know this memorial thing isn't about politics or how people feel about the war. Dre: I know what it's about. Colby: So, just come with us. Sean: Look, no -- no pressure, man, but come on. Dre: I can't. So just leave it alone, all right? I just can't. ["America the Beautiful" plays] Sean: Ahem -- so, what, like, seven bucks each? All: Yeah. Colby: Here. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Waiter: Mr. Lavery thought you might need this. And your bill was taken care of by him, as well. Singer: It takes control I guess I Greenlee: Mr. Lavery takes care of everything. Singer: You never told will it happen tonight? [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: Hey, Kendall -- Singer: You'll turn to me and ask me where I've been Zach: Hey. Singer: Oh, I will kiss just kiss me there just kiss me there I need your love tonight turn off the light or leave it on you know, I really don't care [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Watch it! J.R.: Excuse me? Ava: Oh -- oh, God, not -- not a chance. J.R.: All right, all right, just relax a second. Let -- let's talk. Ava: Oh, God, no. I -- I don't need you in my face right now, I need air! Not -- oh, God! J.R.: Oh! Ava: Oh. Ow. [NEXT_ON] Aidan (to Greenlee): Stop being so ridiculous. Ava (to J.R.): If you desert me now, I will tell the world this baby is yours. Erica (to Jack): Should I meet you at the altar or kick you to the curb? Annie: It was supposed to go away. Babe: What the -- Annie: Why doesn't it go away?

Babe finds a pregnancy test in the wastebasket

Lucas: I'm really glad I'm not spending the night in jail. Thanks. Sami: Yeah, I'm sorry things went that far. Lucas: I'm sorry I slapped you. Sami: It's okay, Lucas. I know you won't do it again. I was drunk and hysterical, and I feel so badly. Lucas: I-I didn't mean to hurt you. I hope you know that. Sami: You didn't hurt me. Lucas, I'm so embarrassed about attacking you that way. I-I'm freaking out 'cause my mom's in jail, and she's being accused of murder, but that's not your fault. I always accuse you of being responsible for everything that goes wrong in my life. Why do I do that? [Sighs] Lucas: I don't know. You know, I'm a handy target. I live right next door. We do share a child. Sami: Why can't I get this thing to work? Lucas: Sami, I'll help you. Relax. Sami: You don't have to take care of me. Lucas: Why? You took care of me. You stood up for me. That was a brave thing to do. I'm proud of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Stop it, both of you, stop it! Shawn-D and Philip: [ Both yelling at once] Belle: Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Stop it! Shawn, are you okay? Philip, Shawn is your friend. Why would you want to hurt him? [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Let's get this body to the hospital for an autopsy. Hope: Oh, my God. Bo: What happened here? Who was killed? Lexie: Was it a guard or -- or a prisoner? Woman: There was a knifing in the holding cell. John: I don't see marlena. I knew something was going to happen here. You had to put to her in jail, didn't you? You had to get her behind bars. Bo: It's where she belongs. John: Well, now her blood is on your head, pal. Woman: Dr. Evans wasn't the victim. John: She wasn't? Bo: Who was? Woman #2: My friend Tina, damn you! Woman: Shut up back there! John: Where is my wife? Marlena: No, I don't want -- Bo, Bo, hope, John. John: Oh, my God. What happened to you, baby? Who beat up my wife? Marlena: They attacked me. John: Who attacked you? Woman #3: She had a knife. She would have come after us next. John: What are you talking about? Why would she come after anyone? Woman: Wake up. Your wife's a killer. John: Accused. She hasn't been convicted of anything. Woman: I'm talking about Tina. Your wife attacked this inmate and murdered her. Marlena: Oh, no. Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Shawn, are you okay? Did Philip hurt you? Philip: He came after me, Belle. Shawn-D: You're damn right I came after you, and I'm going to come after you again if you don't stay out of this, 'cause what happens between Belle and me is none of your damn business. Philip: It is when she comes crying to me because of the way you treat her. Belle: Philip, I'm fine. Shawn-D: You know, I didn't want to see it, but I can see it now. You just want Belle for yourself, and I should have known that when you were on that stupid dating show and you picked her. Philip: You don't even know what the hell you're talking about, Shawn. Shawn-D: I can't blame you for wanting to be with her. Only problem for you -- she's my girlfriend. Philip: You dumped her. Shawn-D: I just needed time. Belle: Stop it, you guys. This is -- this is crazy, okay? Philip: No, what's crazy is him breaking up with you and then not wanting anyone else to have you. You walked out on the most wonderful girl in the world, and you freaked out when you found her up here with me, didn't you? Shawn-D: I want you to know something -- I love Belle, and she is going through a lot right now. The last thing she needs is someone trying to move in on her. Philip: Have you even once tried to see things from her place? Her mother is being accused of killing all these people. She's in jail. It's a perfect time to take a break from your relationship. Belle: Stop it! Both you guys, stop it! Oh, my God! Please stop it! You're going to hurt each other. Mimi: Guys, hey! Belle: We've got to get them apart before they kill each other. Mimi: Shawn, Philip, for God's sake, this isn't -- Belle: Oh, my God! Mimi? Philip: Mee!! Belle: Mimi, are you okay? Oh, my God, look at what you did! Get away -- you guys are going to make it worse. Mimi? Mimi, wake up. Are you okay? Wake up. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Lucas, don't be proud of me. What have I done tonight? I got wasted, let the police drag you down to the station. I almost let you get arrested. Oh, God. Lucas: You told the truth. That's a big deal. Sami: My life is a mess, Lucas. Everything is a mess. Lucas: Come on. Let's go inside. Why don't you have a seat, okay? Uh... can I get you anything? Sami: No. Lucas, what do you think is going to happen with my mom? Lucas: I don't know, Sami. Sami: I mean, John said that he won't testify against her, and, well, do you think that that means that they're going to have to let her go? Lucas: I, uh, I don't think Bo is going to see it that way. Sami: But uncle Bo's going to have to. I mean, his only evidence is John's testimony, and -- and the rest of it's just circumstantial. Oh, God, they have to let her go. Lucas, my mom won't be able to handle it on death row. Lucas: Come on. Sami: I've been there. I know. [Sobs] Lucas: Sami. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So what went down here? Woman: She cut Tina. She killed her. We all saw it. Marlena: I didn't do it. Lexie: I'm a doctor. I'd like to examine the body. Is there a place where I can have some privacy? Woman #2: Take the body to the infirmary down the hall. Lexie: Thanks. I'll determine the cause of death. Bo: Thanks, Lexie. Lexie: You hang in there. Bo: Where's the murder weapon? John: Don't call it a murder. We don't know what happened here. Bo: Do you have a murder weapon? Ah, appears to be a spoon. Someone killed a woman with a spoon. Hope: Someone sharpened the end of it. Not something you can do overnight. Marlena just got here. Bo: I know. We'll have it dusted for prints. John: It's not about fingerprints. Hope's right -- marlena didn't have time to make that shiv. So what happened here? The inmates attacked you, and... you just defended yourself, right? Bo: What the hell do you think you're doing? Talking to her is one thing. Coaching her on what to say is something totally different. John: Look at her. Look what they've done to her. Don't you care? She's your friend. Bo: My friends don't murder the people I love. John: I'm just trying to get at the truth here. Woman #3: I'll deliver the whole truth and nothing but, if you can handle it. John: I'd rather hear it from my wife first. Bo: No. What do you know? Woman #3: It started when they put that bitch in here with us, right up until she knifed Tina. John: Oh, come on. You can't take her word for it. She's got an axe to grind. Bo: Right now I trust these inmates a hell of a lot more than I trust your wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Mimi? Mimi, are you okay? She's waking up. Mimi. Mimi: What the heck happened? Shawn, you hit me. Shawn-D: I didn't mean it. It was an accident. Mimi: Ow. Philip: He was swinging at me. Mimi: Huh? Belle: Never mind. It's not worth talking about. Are you sure you're okay? Philip: Do you need an ambulance? Mimi: Oh, give me a break. I grew up with two brothers. Shawn-D: I'm really sorry, Mimi. Mimi: Well, why -- why were you going after Phil? Philip: I was being a friend to Belle, and Shawn was accusing me of moving in on what he thinks is still his territory. Mimi: Oh, Shawn, are you crazy? I asked Phil to help get you guys back together. Belle: Hey, that's what I told Shawn, but he didn't believe me. Shawn-D: I didn't say that you were lying. Belle: But it wouldn't be the first time I lied to you, right? Shawn-D: I said I believe you. Belle: If you believed me, then why did you get mad at Philip? Shawn-D: He knows. Philip: I didn't do anything, Shawn. Shawn-D: When I came up here, you had your hands all over her. Philip: That's so stupid. She was upset about losing you. I put my arm around her so she would feel better and stop crying. Shawn-D: What, maybe help her move on so maybe you could get with her? Is that what the deal is? Right, Philip, right? Mimi: [Whistles] I came up here to tell you guys something important. I was listening to my favourite talk radio guy, and they broke in with a news bulletin. Belle: Was it about my mom? Mimi: There was a stabbing at the women's detention facility. Belle: Oh, my God. Mimi: They said that your mom was involved. I'm sorry. That's all I know. Belle: Oh, my God. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: What are we doing here? Are we interviewing these people now, or are we waiting for Lexie to report back? Bo: They talk now before anyone has a chance to influence their stories. John: Doesn't matter anyway, hope. Bo's already got his mind made up. Bo: This is a police investigation. Woman: Dr. Evans. Not wearing a freakin' white coat now, is she? Just another criminal in here. Marlena: John, I know some of those women. John: Yeah? Marlena: Uh, I was the expert witness when she was declared fit to stand trial, and there's some-- somebody else. She's not here right now. They must have taken her out to get her cleaned up or something, but she was in the program that I began for at-risk youth. John: I see. Bo, these women can't testify against marlena. They do have it in for her. In fact, they'd like nothing better than to see marlena take the fall for this murder. Woman #2: She killed Tina. And who knows who she'll go after next? Woman: She scared us all witless when she first got here, saying, "don't turn your back, or there'll be a knife in it." Woman #2: Yeah. John: Is that a fact? Marlena: They're lying. John: Wow, doc, did you say that? Marlena: No, John, I never said -- John: Of course not. Marlena: I didn't. You know me, don't you? Look, these women -- they have a history with me. They resent me, all for their own individual reasons. And then there's -- there's a -- a collective resentment for my position, my privilege. It's a classic case of transference. They blame me for their problems because they resent who I am, how I live -- Bo: That's enough. I don't want to hear any more of this psychobabble. What's your name? Woman: Rita. Bo: Like Rita here said, you're just another inmate, and in case you hadn't noticed, you don't get a whole lot of respect here. Rita, you got the floor. Tell me what happened to Tina. Rita: The doc didn't exactly make any friends when she waltzed in here with her perfect hair and nails. Hope: Get to what happened to Tina. Rita: She was all like, "I don't belong here. I'm a very important shrink." And then she goes, "play ball with me, I'll get stuff for you." Bo: What kind of stuff? Rita: Yo, you a cop, you don't know? Money, man -- cigarettes, booze, drugs. Whatever makes life worth living. Miss thing says she's got connections on the outside. Woman: You tell her, Rita. She was trying to buy us off so we wouldn't mess with her. Like we'd want to. John: Oh, this is ridiculous. What, we're supposed to believe that marlena is the bad guy here, right? Bo: Can it, John. What happened after marlena made this offer? Rita: Well, Tina was jonesin' pretty bad, so she asked could the doc get her a fix. Miss high-and-mighty says only if Tina does something for her. So Tina pulls out her piece. Bo: The spoon. Rita: Yeah, she been working on it, sharpening it up. And Tina says, "I'll give you this, but only if I get drugs today." The doc said sure, so Tina handed it over. Bo: And you witnessed this exchange. Rita: Yeah. Wish I hadn't. Do I have to talk about it? Bo: No, you hang in there. We'll get you some grief counselling. Rita: The doc had the knife in her hands, and all of a sudden, she gets this weird look in her eyes like she's in a trance or something. And then she just starts cutting Tina. Woman #2: We tried to stop her, but she said stay back, or she was going to cut us, too. Marlena: They're lying, Bo. Bo: Can you prove that? Marlena: I called for the matron when the fight broke out. Look... you know that's true. You must have seen that happen, didn't you? Woman #3: All I saw was bodies piled on top of each other, everybody screaming. By the time we got there to break it up, Tina was dead. Bo: Okay, ladies. Can you swear what Rita here said was true? All: Yeah, yeah. Rita: It happened just like we said. Woman: She stabbed Tina to death. Rita: And she had a smile on her face the whole time, too, the bitch. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Lucas, do you think that I've been wrong about John? I mean, I really did think that he was framing my mom for murder, but -- but now he says he won't testify against her. He's got to have a plan. I just can't figure out what it is. Lucas: Sami, I think John loves your mom. Deep down, you know it, too. Sami: I don't want to talk about it anymore. Lucas: Maybe you should go to bed. It's been a real rough night. Maybe you'll get some good news in the morning. Sami: Yeah, I'd settle for no bad news. Lucas: Well, we almost had some bad news, didn't we? You, me, and will. Sami: You mean if you had gone to jail? Lucas: No, I'm not talking about jail. Remember what that cop said? He was going to call child protective services. Sami: God, Lucas, I would never try to take will away from you. He needs you. I know that. Lucas: Yeah, he needs you, too, but if a judge found that out, they'd challenge us for custody, they'd challenge you for -- for your getting drunk and me for slapping you. Sami: Oh, my God. I don't know what I would do if I lost will. Lucas: I'll make a pledge to you right now. I will never sue for sole custody again. What? You look surprised. Sami, you're a great mother. You are. You -- you put will before yourself. Sami: I didn't used to. Lucas: Well, you've grown up. Me too. Sami: It's about time. Lucas: That's right. Better late than never. Sami: You know, you are a terrific father, Lucas. You don't stress out as much as I do. You know how to lighten things up. Lucas: I'm a guy. It's in our dna. Sami: Ha ha ha ha! Lucas: It's all in the muscles. Sami: Ha ha ha. Lucas, um... have you really managed to forgive me? Lucas: Forgive you for what? Sami: For everything. For... for lying about you hitting will when you were drunk, taking will away from you. You shouldn't even be talking to me. We could even go further back than that. How about how I thought that will was Austin's son for the first two years of his life? It took away all that time from you. You should hate me. Lucas: Yeah, I should... but I don't. Sami: Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry about everything. Lucas: We've been through a lot. We're like an old married couple, you and me. Now, uh, about that drinking... Sami: Oh, God, I swear, I'm never going to do that again, so you don't have to worry. Lucas: If you do do something like that or you feel you want to, if you feel like you're all alone, why don't you come to me? I'm right down the hall. Just knock on my door, okay? I'll be there for you anytime you need me. Sami: Are you trying to get me to admit that I need you? Lucas: Yeah, you do need me, and it doesn't make you weak. It makes you human. Will and I need you, too. You know what we both could use right now? A little something to take the edge off. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I'll send in an officer to take your formal statements. John: You might want to think about separating them until then. Bo: Why? We heard them all corroborate Rita's story. She's the one I want isolated. She's going to solitary. And just so you know, I'm filing an additional charge of murder one for her arraignment. John: I see. So you're going to take the word of hardened criminals over a woman you've known as a friend for, what, 20 years? Bo: Marlena being convicted of murder is not going to shorten any of their sentences, so as far as I see it, they got no reason to lie. Marlena: Bo, when they put me in that cell, they all began to conspire against me. John: You know, help me here. I need someone to explain this to me -- if Tina was the one who got attacked, why is it my wife is the one with all the bruises? Man: Tina didn't beat her up. John: You think? Man: We did that to her. Woman: When I saw what was going down, I hit the alarm. Man: That's when we came running in, we saw Dr. Evans here flashing that knife around, threatening the prisoners. Marlena: No, that's not so. Man: We tried to stop her... Marlena: It's not true. Man: But she put up a fight. Woman: You resist the guards, you're going to get bruised. Marlena: Bo, that isn't what happened. All: You did it! You killed her! You killed her! [yelling ] Marlena: I didn't do anything! I didn't do anything! I didn't do it! I didn't fight them. I thought they were trying to kill me. Woman #2: You're the killer. You murdered Tina. Marlena: That's not so. That's not so. I-I'm sure I didn't hurt her. Rita: You would have killed us, too, if they hadn't stopped you. Marlena: No. No, no. John, they're lying. I have -- have no memory of hurting that poor girl. Bo: Oh, man. I've had enough of this "I don't remember" crap. Get her to solitary. Now. Marlena: [Grunts] John, help me. I'm so scared. I'm so scared. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Chocolate? Lucas: Yeah. I'm going to make you some hot cocoa, send you off to dreamland. Sami: Oh. Well, as much as I would love to, chocolate has caffeine in it, so I probably shouldn't. It'll keep me up. Lucas: What about... oh, chamomile tea. What about that? Sami: Yeah, it's in the cupboard, middle shelf. Lucas: All right. I'm on it. I'll get it. You jump into bed, get your pyjamas on, and I'll bring you your tea. Sami: Lucas, you are being so sweet. Lucas: You deserve it. Sami: I don't know. Lucas, I -- Lucas: You're turning into quite a woman, Sami. Sami: Thank you. Um... thank you for being here. Lucas: Where else would I be? ‘jammies, young lady. Come on. Sami: Ha ha. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Get her out of here. Hey, lex, what'd you find out? Lexie: The victim died from multiple stab wounds, and she was also a drug abuser. Marlena: John, I feel real bad about that, but I -- I never hurt her. Rita: Tina was our friend. Are you saying we killed her? You liar. Woman: Me and crystal and Rita -- we loved Tina. She wasn't real strong, but she had a good heart. Her mom's going to be real broke up about losing her. Rita: We've been together in here for a while now with no fights, no problems. Right, matron? Woman: She's the only new one. She's the killer. [Women murmuring] Rita: Yeah. John: Doc... are you saying that you don't remember anything with what went on in that cell? Marlena: I'm sorry. I wish I could, but I can't. John: Lexie. Lexie: Yeah. John: Is it possible that -- that marlena could be suffering from some neurological disorder? Lexie: You mean like -- John: A tumour. I-I don't know. Something that, uh, would explain this out-of- character behaviour, this -- this inability to recall recent events. Lexie: Well, yeah, it's medically possible -- Bo: John, give it up. First of all, you want us to believe she's possessed again, and now you want us to believe she's got some kind of a brain tumour? You're obviously desperate here -- John: To prove my wife is innocent? You're damn right. I am looking for a rational explanation for totally irrational behaviour. There's got to be some reason here, Bo, because my wife is not a murderer. And she sure as hell wouldn't be stupid enough to kill someone in front of all these witnesses here who have a grudge against her. Look at her, Bo. Look at her. She doesn't have a clue what happened in that cell. Rita: We do. We were right here. We watched Tina die. Woman: She's guilty. Is she going to get off just because she's rich? Bo: No. All murderers get the same treatment. Marlena's not getting any special favours. John: Hope, I'm looking for some help here. Think of all the help marlena has provided you over the years. Bo: For some reason, that was cancelled out when marlena murdered her father and my mother... Marlena: No, no, no, Bo, no, no. Bo: And the rest of them. John: Bo... no matter how good of cop you are, mistakes can be made. Now, what if she has a condition -- I don't know, a condition that's causing her to behave in a manner which -- she's never behaved like this before. Hope: What are you suggesting, John? John: Just explore the possibilities. Lexie can take her to the hospital, run some tests. Just run some tests. Hope: It might give us some answers. Bo: All right, Lexie. Run the tests. She is still a prisoner. She won't be out of our sight for one second. You better make it good, 'cause this is your last chance. Marlena: Thank you, Bo. Thank you both. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Hey. I, uh, brought you some cookies as well. Sami: Thanks. Those are will's cookies. He always hides them from me 'cause he's afraid I'm going to eat them all. Lucas: They're all yours tonight. Sami: Thanks. Lucas: I just talked to will. He's at the pub. He's beating your grandpa at chess. Sami: Yeah, I can't even play him anymore; he's getting so good. Lucas: I know. Me neither. I, uh, I told him one of us would pick him up in the morning. Is that hot enough for you, that tea? Sami: Yeah. Lucas: I guess I'll just get you another blanket or something, then go back to my apartment. Sami: Lucas, please don't go. Lucas: Sami, you're not going to get any sleep with me hanging around here. Sami: I want you to stay. I want you to spend the night. Lucas: I don't know. I don't know. Laying in bed with you, it's just... it's not fair to me, sami. Sami: Please, Lucas, I -- I don't want to be alone tonight. Lucas: All right, I'll -- I'll just, uh, lay on top of the covers. Sami: No, um... I want to feel your warm body next to mine. Lucas: Sami, uh... Sami: In my bed right next to me. Lucas: That is a real bad idea. Sami: No, I think it's a good idea. In fact, I think it's the best idea I've ever had, Lucas. Lucas: Yeah. Feels like maybe you're coming on to me. Sami: There's no maybe about it. Lucas, I want you. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Honey... John: Be strong. [ Chuckling] When the hell am I going to wake up? This has got to be a dream. This has got to be the worst dream a man can have. Hope: I've wished the same thing myself the last few months, John. But I'm afraid to say I am very much awake, and so are you. John: [Sighs] Belle: Dad. John: Hey, baby, this is not a good place for you right now. Belle: No, no, I got your message, and I had to come here. How is she? John: Well... Belle: Dad. Hope: Honey, the other prisoners have accused your mother of stabbing one of the inmates to death. Belle: But she didn't do it, right, dad? John: [Sighs] Well, baby, listen, there were a lot of witnesses, and, uh... at this point, we just don't know. Belle: Well, if she did do it, then it was in self-defence, right? I mean -- wait, why is mom back in the hospital? Shawn-D: On the phone, you said marlena wasn't badly hurt. John: Listen, the reason we have your mom in the hospital is we're running some neurological tests to see if that's what's causing her behaviour. Belle: Are you saying you think mom might be crazy? John: No, not at all. Belle: But mom's saying she can't remember anything. Why? John: She sustained a head injury when she fell off the terrace, remember? Shawn-D: Are you -- amnesia? John, come on. You know, uncle Roman would say that's a pretty weak defence. Philip: Hey, no one's talking about your uncle. We're talking about Belle's mom. Belle: Philip, it's fine. It just sounds like Shawn wants my mom to be guilty. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: No. No, I can't do this, Sami. Sami: Lucas, you're doing great. Come on kiss me again. Lucas: No, if I do that, I'm not going to be able to stop. Sami: I don't want you to stop. Lucas: Don't you understand? I'm trying to do the right thing here, and you're not making it easy. I got to go. Sami: No, Lucas. Lucas: Sami, I am not going to take advantage of you, not when you're upset like this. And you're probably still a little drunk, all right? It's not a good idea. It's a horrible idea. Sami: Lucas, please, I don't want you to go. I need you. Lucas: Sami, I don't want to go. Sami: You know, I heard what you said in the police station. Lucas: What did I say? Sami: You almost told the cop that you love me. That is what you were going to say, isn't it? Do you love me, Lucas? Lucas: Yeah, I do. Sami: Then how can you leave me? Lucas: Because I'm trying to be the man you deserve, Sami. I'm trying to put your needs before my own. Sami: But, Lucas, I need you to stay here with me. I need you to make love to me right now. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Listen, izzy, we need to hang tough for mom. Belle: I'm trying. John: These tests that lexie's running will determine if there's any physical abnormality -- some condition that will explain why your mom's not acting like herself. Now, nobody's saying that she's crazy. Now, you know your mother wouldn't want us using that word about anybody, right? Belle: Right. John: We're going to get through this together. Mimi: Hey, do you want some coffee? Belle: Yeah. Thanks, dad. John: Yeah. Philip: You okay? Shawn-D: I think the only defence marlena has left is an insanity plea. Hope: It's all very sad. Shawn-D: Where's dad? Hope: Uh, he's guarding marlena while they run tests, making sure she doesn't get away. Belle's pretty upset with you. Shawn-D: Yeah. Yeah, she -- she wants me to believe that her mother's innocent, but I don't. Do you? Hope: Honey, it's really hard for me to say one way or the other. Of course, your father has no doubt. He's convinced that marlena's guilty, but... I just -- I can't get rid of this feeling that something pretty big is at work here -- something that none of us understand. Shawn-D: Did she really murder that inmate? Hope: That's what the prisoner said. Philip's being very attentive. Shawn-D: Yes, he is. He claims he's just being a good friend, but he's moving in on her as fast as he can. Hope: You sure about that? Belle: You know, no one wants to believe that there's some insane person in their family, but what if it's true? Mimi: It's not, so don't think about it anymore. Belle: Mimi, what about my mom's sister and my aunt Samantha? She had some serious mental problems, and Sami -- everyone's always saying how unstable she is. Mimi: Sami's had a lot of bad luck. Belle: What if it's not bad luck? What if it's genetic and it's only a matter of time before I lose my mind, too? [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: What? Lucas: This is what you want? Sami: Yes. Lucas: Are you sure? Sami: Yeah, I'm sure. Is this what you want? Lucas: I want you. I love you. Sami: Lucas, I... I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: Belle, you're the most sane person I know. And your mother, too. I mean, look at the career she's had all these years -- all the times she went to the pta meetings and lectured the other parents on communication skills and adolescent behaviour and stuff. I mean, compare her to my mom. Belle: Okay, Mimi, but what if this is one of those conditions that doesn't come on until later in life? I just keep thinking about what happened to my aunt Samantha and she was totally normal until her late 20s, and then it just hit. What am I going to do? What is going to happen to my family? Hope: Shawn, Philip has been a really good friend to you and Belle since you were all kids. And by the way, you did ask him to be there for Belle while you two are trying to work things out, isn't that right? Shawn-D: Kind of. Hope: Maybe friendship is all it is then. Shawn-D: You're right. I have been a jerk. Hope: So, what are you going to do about it? Shawn-D: Phil. Philip: What's your problem now? Shawn-D: Me. My problem is me. Sorry about going wild on you up on the roof before. I've been getting in my own way a lot lately. You helped me see that, so thanks. If I hadn't, I might've been dumb enough to let Belle get away. Philip: Well, I'm glad I could help. Shawn-D: Yeah. Well, you've been a really good friend of Belle... and to me. Belle: What am I going to do, meems? I'm never going to be able to have a normal life. Mimi: Belle, what do you mean? Of course you can. Belle: Okay, what if Shawn and I get married and we have kids, and I pass this gene on to them? Their grandmother is going to be the Salem stalker, and no one deserves to be brought into this family, especially not Shawn. God, I sound ridiculous, don't I? Shawn-D: Mimi. Can I talk to Belle for a minute? Mimi: She's kind of not in the best frame of mind right now. Shawn-D: Yeah, well, maybe I can help. I'm sorry. Belle: Please stay away from me, Shawn. Shawn-D: No, Belle, it's -- Belle: No, Shawn, this has nothing to do with you. I just -- I can't be near you. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Can you believe this? I'm hoping that my wife has a brain tumour so I can prove she's not a cold-blooded killer. Hope: Are you prepared for marlena to be the serial killer, John? It could happen. Unless something shows up in these test res-- marlena's probably the kill-- the killer. John: You know, I'm not going to testify against my wife. I don't give a damn what those tests say. Hope: John, all I'm saying is, if she is -- John: She's my wife, and I love her. And no one can make me testify against her in court. That's the law. Bo: And we'll abide by the law. We'll follow it to the letter. I don't need your statement to convict marlena. John: Since when? Bo: Since she murdered Tina. John: I see. So you're going to go on the word of a bunch of angry inmates who have an axe to grind. Bo: They're my star witnesses, since they're the ones who saw your wife murder that girl. Get her into the room. John: So, what's up with the test? Lexie: We'll have 'em soon, John, very soon. John: You're no killer, doc. I know that in my heart, and now I gotta prove it. I don't know just how I'm gonna do that... but I will. "Next on Days Of Our Lives" Hope: You have not been there for her, Shawn, but she still wants to fight for your relationship. What about you? Marlena: I need you to do something for me. I need you to help me die. Bo: She deserves nothing less than the death chamber. I'll see to it that she gets it. Belle: I would never be able to look Shawn in the face again knowing that my mom murdered half of his family.

Belle tries to break up the fight between Shawn and Philip

Eli: Okay, okay, I'm coming. [Tense music] Rafe: We need to talk. Eli: Uh...let me get dressed, and I'll meet you at the station. Rafe: Uh, no. We need to get this done right here and right now. Hope: No, rafe and I are not giving up until we find the person who did this to abigail. Please tell her I'll be by to visit. Okay. My god, are you kidding? I'm so relieved that she's doing so much better. And cos, try to get some rest, okay? All right, I'll talk to you soon. Bye. You two don't look very happy. What's going on? Eric: We're here to file a missing person report. Hope: Who? Anyone I know? John: Yeah, marlena. Hattie: So when I dropped marlena off at bayview, I talked to the head guy and I told him that she could get violent, and that he should keep her sedated for her own good as well as the safety of everybody else around her. Anjelica: Well, that'll keep her from blowing the whistle on us. That is good thinking, hattie. Hattie: [Laughs] Thanks. Is that good enough to get my phone back? I mean, look, I'm gonna need that phone to dump john black and to get back with my cutie pie roman. Anjelica: Yes, but you're not the only one with an agenda here, remember? I need a win too. Hattie: I know, and you're gonna get back with mr. Dimples. Anjelica: Well, first I have to eliminate my competition, and I can't do that alone. I need your help to, um, get rid of adrienne. Today. Hattie: Oh. Brady: I'll fill you in on my talk with victor when I see you, paul. Okay, just call me and we'll find a time to meet. [Cell phone beeps] Nicole: So you mentioned victor. Was he as awful to you as he was to me last night? Brady: [Sighs] How awful was he? Nicole: [Sighs] Forget it. He was just stressed out about sonny, so let it go. Brady: No, nicole, listen. If victor offended you, then we should talk about-- Nicole: No, I was more hurt than offended. I mean, to say that the judge was right not to award me custody of holly, I mean, that's pretty harsh. Brady: What else did he say? Nicole: Nothing you haven't heard already, I'm sure. Brady: Tell me anyway. Tell me. Nicole: [Sighs] That I'm not to be trusted and that it's only a matter of time before I betray you with another man. Brady: He was wrong about that one. My god, you would never hurt me like that. Would you? [Dramatic music] Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Nicole: Brady, don't do this. Of course I would never hurt you. Brady: Uh, you did once. There was that one time. Nicole: No, that was a long time ago. Why are you even bringing this up? Brady: Mm. Nicole: Oh, maggie, hey. Maggie: Hi. Nicole: Hey, I was waiting for you. Um, have--how was holly? Maggie: [Giggles] She's perfect. As perfect as she was during the last visit. She's such a sweet baby. Nicole: Do you have anymore pictures or...? Maggie: Uh, oh. Well, I wish I did. Unfortunately, there's something wrong with the camera on my phone, and the foster mother was in such a hurry to take holly to the horton square. I promise, though, I will get it fixed before my next visit. Okay? Nicole: Okay. No worries. Of course. Um...I gotta go to work. Brady: You don't usually go in this early. Nicole: Well, they changed my schedule, so... Brady: Oh, okay, all right. Both: Bye. Nicole: Thanks. Maggie: Bye. Brady: Say hello to eric for me, okay? [Soft dramatic music] Maggie: What's going on with you? Hattie: Hey, you know what? You seem like you're a little on edge this morning. Anjelica: Well, I have to go meet adrienne, and I need a guarantee from you that you are gonna show up on time to help me make that switch to bonnie. Hattie: Hey, don't you worry. I got you covered. But I'll need my phone back. So you can tell me where and when. [Chuckles] Thanks. [Cell phone beeps] Oh, my gosh! Anjelica: What? Hattie: [Laughing] That john boy must really--he's like a stalker or something. He must have a hundred messages for marlena on here. Anjelica: Well, he's probably worried out of his mind. Hattie: Yeah, which is probably why I should wash him out of my hair as soon as possible, don't you think? Anjelica: Yes, but don't forget, you are marlena now. So whatever you do, you need to do it with compassion and a sympathetic smile. Hattie: Oh, yes. Okay. Yeah, I'm good. I think I've got marlena down pat. Anjelica: Oh, good. Thank god. Because fooling someone who doesn't know marlena well is one thing. John black is a whole other story, so convincing him is gonna be the performance of your lifetime. Hattie: Don't you worry. I will be channeling marlena so well, that ace detective will never even be able to tell us apart. Anjelica: [Sighs] John: It just isn't like doc at all. Hope: Did something happen? Did you have an argument? John: I didn't even see her. Granted I was a little late coming home for a welcome home dinner. I stopped and got her some flowers, but she knew that I was off with paul tracking down a lead to try to clear sonny. She was okay with that. Eric: Listen, my mom wanted sonny out of jail just as much as anyone. Hope: She didn't leave a note? John: I didn't see anything. Hope, the townhouse was a mess. Hope: Marlena's apartment a mess? John: Not like her, right? I reached out to everybody. The assistant, roman, kayla, anybody that might have seen her. Nothing. Eric: I've left a few messages myself. Nothing. Hope: Has she mentioned anything about--I don't know. Um, any patients or ex- patients that maybe had an issue with her? John: No, no, red flags. She's been gone 24 hours. Let's get an apb out. [Cell phone rings] Hope: Okay, I'm gonna get some papers. John: Hold on, hold on. It's her, it's her. Doc, it's john. Is it really you? Hattie: Yes, john. It really is me. John: Oh, sweetheart,ved I am to hear your voice. Are you okay? Hattie: Yes, yes, I'm fine. I'll explain everything when I see you. John: You sound strange. Where are you? Hattie: The little park outside the square. John: All right, don't move a muscle. I'll be right there. [Sighs] Eric: She all right? John: Yeah, she says she is. I'll find out in a minute. Hope: Well, you said that she sounded strange. John: Well, just... something in her voice, but maybe I'm just thrown by this whole thing. Bottom line is she's back, she's safe. That's all that matters, right? Eric: All right, do you need me to go with you? John: No, no, no, thanks, but no thanks. I got a feeling I need to be with her alone right now. Eric: All right, well, call me if you need me. John: Yeah, you bet. Hope: Bye. Eli: Well? You said this couldn't wait. Rafe: I need to know the terms of the deal the fbi made with my brother. I need to know where he is. I need to know who's after him. Eli: All I can tell you is that the fbi is working 24/7 to figure that out. Rafe: Do you not get this? Do you not understand that the car that hit abigail was meant for dario, okay? Now if they haven't gotten to him already, they could go after his family members next. Which means that gabi and arianna could be in danger. Now you need to tell me what you know before someone else ends up in the hospital or dead. Brady: Nothing's going on. Maggie: [Chuckles] I know you, brady. You're upset even without saying a word. Is it about eric? Brady: I just asked nicole to tell eric that I said hello, that's all. Something wrong with that? Maggie: Uh, huh, well... there was a lot more than hello behind that request. Brady: Maggie, I'm sorry if I'm not exactly thrilled with the fact the woman that I love is actually spending more time with her ex than with me. Okay? Maggie: Well, you know better than anyone else how important it is for nicole to finish these community service hours. Brady: Yes, it is. Maggie: I mean, this the only way she's gonna get holly back. Brady: I know, I know, but you gotta admit, it's convenient, isn't it? Maggie: What is that supposed to mean? Brady: It's the perfect excuse for eric and nicole to be together all day, every day. Don't you think? [Soft music] Nicole: Oh, my god, there she is, my little girl. Close enough for me to... no, I can'T. If I get too close, it'll ruin everything. Lucas: This is nice. Adrienne: Mm-hmm. Lucas: As much as I'd like to stay here and hold you all day... Adrienne: Yes, please, please. Lucas: I did tell jennifer that I would go to the hospital today. Adrienne: Okay. Lucas: I'm sorry. Adrienne: That's all right. No, no, no, babe, it's okay. Lucas: You wanna come with me? Adrienne: I can'T. I told her I'd keep an eye on "the spectator" for her. Maybe later? Lucas: Yeah, yeah. That's finE. Adrienne: Give her my love? Lucas: I will. I'm gonna jump in the shower. Adrienne: Okay. [Cell phone ringing] [Clears throat] Oh, great, just what I need. [Cell phone beeps] I'm only answering this call because I don't want you to bother jennifer. Anjelica: Well, you're actually the one I want to see. Meet me at the brady pub in half an hour. It's important. [Cell phone beeps] John: Ah, doc. Oh, thank god you're all right, honey. Oh. [Sighs] Maggie: I mean, if you have a problem with nicole and eric, why don't you talk to them about it? Brady: Can't you tell me as much as they can? Maggie: Me? Brady: Come on, maggie. I know that nicole confided in you. Maggie: How do you know that? Brady: Because I heard her tell you that "I don't think there's really a reason to tell brady what happened between eric and me." So why don't you tell me. What did happen between them, hmm? [Soft music] [Camera clicks] Oh, no, I forgot to put money in the meter. Okay, let's see. Luckily, she's still asleep. Okay, so stay here, right by the stroller, and I'll be right back, okay? Yeah, okay. [Holly crying] She'll be back. Please, stop crying. Really, stop. Please. Nicole: Hi, uh...can I help? Do you know how to make her stop? Nicole: I can try. Hi, it's okay. [Murmuring] Oh, my goodness. Hi, honey, hi. Shh, shh, shh, shh. [Laughs] Oh. Sweetheart. Mommy's here. Yes, mommy's here. [Dramatic music] Adrienne: It's not gonna work, you know. Anjelica: [Exhales sharply] Adrienne: Justin told me that you wanted to bury the hatchet, and I don't buy it any more than he did. Anjelica: Well, you know, at least you could sit down and hear me out. I mean, I took the trouble to order you a latte. So, you and justin were talking about me? Adrienne: Don't get excited. We weren't saying anything nice. Anjelica: Oh, I'm sure you did everything you could to turn him against me. Adrienne: News flash: He was never for you. Anjelica: I know you think because you've had a few of his children that you know justin better than anyone. Adrienne: I know him better than you do. Anjelica: But you may still not be the right woman for him. Adrienne: And who is? You? I'm sorry, but justin doesn't go for that fire- breathing dragon type. Anjelica: You know, clearly, talking about justin is not the best way to initiate a truce here. Adrienne: You think? Anjelica: So, um... how about I order us a nice, big breakfast. My treat. [Chuckles] Waitress. Go ahead, drink your latte. Hattie: What? John: Nothing. I've had these since last night. Hattie: Well, those are nice. John: Ah, come on, doc. I know that you're angry. I know you're upset and so am I. I mean, I've been missing you so much, and trust when I say there's no place I wanted to be more than just home with you. Hattie: But you weren'T. You weren't home with me, were you? John: No, honey-- Hattie: And I set up all those little treats. The strawberries and the whipped cream, a-- oh...never mind. John: I know. I saw everything when I came home. Everything was all over the place, and I-- and I didn't know if you were just angry or something had happened. Hattie: Like what? John: Well, I don't know. Like, you know... maybe you got abducted by one of your unstable, angry patients or something, but, you know, when you didn't make contact with me last night, I just tho-- Hattie: You thought what? [Gasps] You couldn't sleep because you were so worried. You couldn't sleep because you were afraid something might have happened to me. You thought I might be dead somewhere, didn't you? Well, you know what? That's how I felt every single time you didn't call and you didn't come home. John: Okay, all right. This is payback. I deserve it. Come on, it's okay. Hattie: Don't do that. John: Do what? Hattie: Don't try to make excuses so I don't get angry. You know, look. I'm a shr-- I'm a psychiatrist, and I do understand mind games. John: Mind games? I'm not pl-- Hattie: And I have every single right to be angry. And rather than just sitting around waiting for you to show up, I just went out. John: Where'd you go? Hattie: I went... [Exhales sharply] Well, I went for a drive to clear my head. John: Well, doc, I... I get it that you're angry and you're upset, and yes, yes, you've got every right to be. It's just that... ah, come on, it's not like you to make me worry. Hattie: My phone died, and as soon as I got all of your messages, I called you right back. And I wasn't, um, really gone any longer than you were. John: I know I have been gone quite a bit. Hattie: Yes. You have been gone a lot. And I got tired of just thinking that we'd have some wonderful, romantic evening together and then you would call and postpone it because you had some job or some mission you had to go on. Because there was always somebody or something more important than we were. John: No, no, no, no, no, no. Nobody more important than us. Sweetheart, look, I really want to address all these concerns, but do you think we can have this talk at home? Hattie: No. No. No, no, we can't do that. In fact, you know what else? I'm not going home with you. Ever again. Smooth, easy strokes. [Soft dramatic music] John: You don't mean that. Hattie: I do. In fact... I want a divorce. John: We're not married. Hattie: We've just been married and divorced so many times, I can't keep track of it. I just want ouT. John: Don't you think you're overreacting here? Hattie: No, I don'T. I just think you need to accept this. John: I can'T. And I won'T. And if you think I'm gonna pack my bags and move out of the home that we built together, you got another thing coming. Hattie: Fine. I'll move out. Anjelica: Wouldn't it be nice if we at least tried to get along? I mean, we're living in the same town. Now that I've moved back to salem. Adrienne: And why did you move back, anjelica? Was it 'cause you just love what our city has to offer? With our museums and our theaters and our rich and varied cultural attractions? Or is it because justin's here? Anjelica: Well, what if it is because he's here? What difference does that make to you? Adrienne: You know what? Fine. You want him, go for it. But I can just guarantee you that he is not gonna go for you. Especially when I tell him that you are going after him. Anjelica: Oh, well, you go right ahead. Go ahead. Adrienne: You know what? Fine, I will. I am going to. Anjelica: Oh, oh! Are you okay? Adrienne: I'm--I'm fine. God, I just-- as soon as I get away from you. [Dramatic music] Rafe: I'm afraid something bad is gonna go down or already has. Now you know this mexican drug lord put a hit out on my brother, right? Eli: I heard about it, yes. Rafe: Yeah. Yeah, I'll bet you did. Do you think that this el fideo guy, you think that he was going after dario and then abigail got in the way? Eli: Rafe, I told you I-- Rafe: You know how these drug lords operate. You know these cartels. You know, they don't let up. Now my brother's mia. I'm the only one who's left to protect my family... Eli: Rafe-- Rafe: But I need to know details to know exactly how to operate in this situation. Eli: Rafe, I'm sorry. All right? I don't want anything to happen to gabi or her little girl either, but for the last time, I cannot disclose any information on this case to you! Rafe: So you're not gonna help me? Eli: [Scoffs] Rafe: Okay. Okay, you know what? Forget it. You know what, forget I even asked, okay? Because I'm gonna find out. I'm gonna find out with or without your damn help. Maggie: [Exhales sharply] You are way out of line. Brady: No, no, I asked a simple question. And I can only assume, because you obviously aren't planning on answering it, that nicole can always count on you to have her back. And I wish I could. Maggie: You were eavesdropping. Brady: No, I wasn'T. I walked into a room of a house that I happen to live in, and I overheard my girlfriend asking you to keep a secret about her and another guy. My brother, her ex. That's what I heard, maggie. Maggie: It is not my place to tell you... Brady: Of course, not. Maggie: What nicole told me. Oh, now listen, if you heard something that's bothering you, you need to ask nicole or eric! Brady: Like I can trust either one of them. Right. Maggie: You know, you're doing yourself and your relationship a big disservice here. Just jumping on this worst-case scenario about what you think nicole said. Brady: Then let's not talk about what nicole said. Let's talk about what she did. She snuck out of this house, went over to eric's, and looked me in the face and lied about it! [Holly fussing] Nicole: Twinkle, twinkle little star shh, shh, shh. How I wonder what you are up-- oh, you know what? Maybe I should just hang on to her for a few more seconds to make sure it sticks, huh? Up above the world so high Uh, what's going on here? Holly wouldn't stop crying and she offered to help. Oh. Yeah. Oh, thank you. Nicole: [Kisses] [Soft dramatic music] Uh, wait a minute. Don't I know you from somewhere? [Holly crying] Rafe: Eli didn't give me a damn thing. Said it was privileged information. Hope: I'm sorry. Rafe: Which is why I'm going to mexico. Hope: What? Rafe: I'm just gonna go down there and I'm gonna hunt around. I'm gonna see if anyone has seen my brother or heard from him, and I'm gonna find out if this el fideo guy really did come after him. Hope: What if el fideo comes after you? Rafe: Okay, well, that's a risk I'm willing to take, okay. Hope: Rafe, wait, wait! You said that eli told you that the fbi is on it. Rafe: Yeah, that's what he said. But I'm afraid there's not time for that. Hope: Rafe. I'm scared. If you go... what if you don't make it back? Rafe: Come on. Really? I'd like to see anyone try and keep me from you. [Soft dramatic music] [Quietly] It's okay. Hey. It's gonna be okay. I'll be in touch. Maggie: You need to get yourself together. And tell me why you think nicole snuck out to see eric. Brady: [Sighs] All right, maggie, nicole and i were watching a movie, "an affair to remember" of all movies. That's what we had on. Maggie: Go on, go on. Brady: And I got a call from the office, and I thought it would take a while, so I left the room. The call was cut short, so i came back and sure enough, what do you know, nicole wasn't-- she wasn't there. Maggie: You still haven't told me how you know. Oh, god, don't tell me you followed her. Brady: I didn't have to follow her, maggie, because I knew exactly where the hell she went. And I was right. I went to the martin house... just in time to see her leaving eric's room. Maggie: [Sighs] I'm sorry you put yourself through that. Brady: You wanna know what I heard them talking about? A secret that they wanted to keep from me. Then I asked nicole about where she had been. She lied about that too. Maggie: Well, maybe she believed that you would overreact. Brady: Oh, stop it. Don't everybody naive. Stop it. She lied to me because she doesn't wanna-- she doesn't wanna tell me the truth, maggie. Maggie: Which is? Brady: She and my brother slept together. Nicole: Uh, I don't know. Oh, my gosh, are you-- Eric: Penny? God, I thought that was you. Nicole: Oh, uh... Eric: Ah. I thought for sure she was-- Eric: That woman that used to be a tv reporter. Yeah, she gets that a lot. You know what they say, that everyone's got a double out there somewhere. How you been? Nicole: Good. Hattie: I've gotta go home and pick up a few things. John: Hold on. You're really serious? Hattie: What part of "I'll move out" sounds like a joke to you? John: I can't believe we're even having this conversation. I can't believe that you just suddenly decided that what we have is over. Hattie: There's nothing sudden about it. It's been coming for months. We just simply want different things. John: No. This is not you, doc. I don't believe it. Hattie: What? That I'm tired of waiting for a call that doesn't come or a night that doesn't happen? John: No, there's just something here that you're not telling me. Hattie: I've said everything there is to say. John: I don't think you have, and you're not going anywhere until you tell me exactly what the hell is going on. John: So what aren't you telling me, doc? [Soft dramatic music] Look, if there's someone else, I need to know. Hattie: Okay. I'll tell you. I need ro-- mance. I need romance. Haven't had a lot of that lately, and-- and it's something that I've been missing. John: I know. I'm sorry, that's my fault. I know that. Hattie: Well, what you don't know is how many times I have fixed up the house, I've gotten flowers, and I've lit candles and you don't show up. John: I showed up last night. Hattie: Yeah, a little late, don't you think? And even if you do show up, it's on your terms. It's when you wanna show up, how you wanna show up. Well, right now, this time-- this time is about me. John: This doesn't even sound like you. It's like the marlena that i know is-- Hattie: Yeah. Yeah. Well, she's done. She's done. Now...now it's me, and I'm taking care of myself. John: Don't do this. Please? Hattie: No, no. I've always taken care of us and our needs. And this time, my needs come first. [Dramatic music] Anjelica: Where is she? [Cell phone beeps] Hattie. Hattie, it's me. Where are you? I need you in front of the entrance to the brady pub, like, now. Oh, god. [Cell phone beeps] Maggie: [Sighs] You're starting to sound delusional. Brady: Oh, thank you very much. That's nice of you to say. Maggie: Oh, honey, look. I am just trying to show you some perspective. I mean, think about it. You're getting yourself all worked up about something that you don't even know happened. Brady: Believe me, I know. I just know. Maggie: You need a meeting. I'm way overdue. Why don't we both go together? Brady: I don't need a meeting. Stop! Stop it! I don't need a meeting. I need my girlfriend to stop cheating on me with my brother! Eric: Have you lost your mind? Nicole: I got too close. I know. Eric: Why were you even holding her? Were you trying to violate the restraining order? Nicole: No, I-- I wouldn't risk that. Eric: Then how did you know they were at the square? Nicole: Maggie told me the foster mother was taking holly to the horton town square. Okay? I just wanted a picture of her. That's all. Maggie said the camera on her phone wasn't working. I swear. [Exhales sharply] I just wanted to watch from a distance and see if I could get a picture myself. And then holly started crying and that little girl didn't have a clue what to do, and I--what else was I supposed to do? My daughter was upset and I just wanted to comfort her, okay? I'm s-- [Soft dramatic music] [Sighs] [Knocks on door] Eli: Oh, look, if you're here to talk to me about rafe-- Hope: I know, I know, you couldn't say anything to him. I know that. Eli: Hope, I can't tell you anything either. Hope: Even though we're family? Eli: Okay, wait, wait, wait. Don't pull that card with me, all right? I haven't been a part of this family that long. Hope: Doesn't matter. You're still a horton. And horton's stick together. Eli: Hope, I know-- Hope: And we don't let bad things happen to the people that we love, and I love rafe. Eli: There is nothing that-- Hope: And he is about to leave for mexico to see if he can track down his brother and find out if this drug lord el fideo was responsible for the hit and run. Eli: Are you serious? Hope: I'm afraid if rafe goes and el fideo finds out that he's looking for him, they'll kill him. Eli: Well, hope, you have to stop him. Hope: I tried. I tried to stop him. He wouldn't listen to me. Eli: The person that mowed down abigail has nothing to do with the mexican cartel. Hope: Are you saying they weren't after dario? Eli: No, no, he was definitely the target, but that's because his counterfeiting, hacking, and embezzling. Hope: But if it wasn't el fideo, who was it? Eli: Dario had a partner that he agreed to give up in exchange for being placed in witness protection. He was supposed to provide enough proof that would help the fbi put the guy away, but unfortunately, the hit took place before he could-- before he could deliver. Hope: And dario's disappeared. Eli: Yeah. And until I have proof, or he reappears, I cannot tell you anything else without putting this entire operation in jeopardy. Look, I shouldn't have told you as much as I did. Hope: I'm grateful that you diD. Thank you. I'll find a way to stop rafe without telling him. Eli: Good. Because I'll be in hot water and he'd be wasting his time. Dario's partner isn't someone in mexico. It's someone here in salem. Nicole: Um... [Sighs] I still can't believe how close I came to getting caught. If holly's foster mom recognized me and reported me to the judge, I would have lost holly forever, and that would have killed me. She's my everything. She's my whole life. Eric: I know. Nicole: You saved me from... from losing my daughter. And I am so grateful. Maggie: Nicole, it's me. Um...listen, I know you're at work, um, but you need to call brady as soon as possible. He is convinced that something is going on between you and eric. Now, I kept your confidence, but he needs his reassurance, so call him. Please? Bye. [Cell phone beeps] [Soft dramatic music] Brady: "I love you. I love you, brady. I would never hurt you. I would never..." [Sniffles] "Hurt you. I love you so much. So much." [Sighs] [Laughing] You know, nic... what're you gonna do? Right, baby? I mean... who do you love? Who do you love? [Sighs] [Growls softly] Lucas: John, you okay? John: I never saw it coming. Lucas: Never saw what coming? John: You know, it's kind of amazing how things can turn on a dime. You know, you think you know somebody, and then they'll do something so unexpected that it's like you're trying to relate to a complete stranger. Lucas: What're you talking about? John: Ah, just hold on to adrienne. Every day, you tell that girl that you love her. Lucas: I do, I do. John: Good. You just keep doing that. 'Cause you never know when she'll turn into... someone you don't even recognize. Anjelica: Oh, damn it, hattie, where the hell are you? Hattie: Here I am! Anjelica: Oh, god. Hattie: Here I am! Anjelica: It's about time. Hattie: Yeah, well, handing john black his walking papers took longer than expected. That poor sap couldn't wrap his head around the fact that his precious marlena was dumping him. Anjelica: But you did get through to him, right? Hattie: Yeah, yeah. I think I deserve one of those daytime emmy's for the way I handled john black. Anjelica: Well, as long as john is out of the picture. Now if you can quit patting yourself on the back and help me move her before someone sees us. Hattie: Yeah, I'm getting pretty good at this. Anjelica: Oh, well. Hattie: Here, I got her. Anjelica: Ooh, ooh, ooh. Hattie: All right, all right. Ooh, careful, careful. Got a lot of hair spray, doesn't she? Both: Wow, okay. Anjelica: I've got this foot. Hattie: I'll get her leg. Okay... [Grunts]

Adrienne told Anjelica that she didn't believe that she wanted a truce

Tess: [As Jessica] Oh, Natalie, hey, where did you go? Natalie: I was upstairs on my computer, and I found some pictures of Nash that I hadn't printed yet. Tess: That's sweet of you. Natalie: Come up, we'll go take a look at them. Viki: Oh, this heat -- it's as bad as Texas. Tess: Hi, Mom. Viki: Hi, honey. Tess: Can we do that later, because I kind of have a surprise for Mom. Viki: For me? Tess: Yeah. Viki: Aw. Tess: Well, actually, you know, it's kind of for both of you. So both close your eyes, and then maybe I can nail you both with one stone. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: I'm sorry you didn't get B.E. back from Dorian. Clint: Yet. I didn't get the company back yet. Oh. Nora: Oh. Plan B? Clint: I believe we're up to plan l or M. Nora: Is this something I can help you with, or is it best if I not know anything about this? Clint: Well, truth be told, you'd rather not know. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: So what do you think? Langston: I like the blouse. Dorian: No, darling, I'm talking about this latest newsletter I'm sending out. I can't wait to see Clint's reaction. Langston: I'm sure he'll be pretty mad. Dorian: I haven't done my job if he isn't mad. There is nothing so satisfying as making the smug sputter. Langston: I just wonder if -- Dorian: What? What? Langston: Well, since you already have the company and everything, maybe it would just be better to let the whole fight kind of die down. Dorian: Where's the fun in that? Dorian: Starr, what are you doing? Starr: What do you think I'm doing? I'm watching a movie. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Cole? Cole: Nora, I'll talk to you later, okay? Nora: Just -- I don't want to talk, just tell me you're all right. Cole: I did it. I signed away my rights to the baby. Nora: Oh. Cole: And now Mrs. McBain can have a kid and everyone's happy. Nora: Oh, Cole. Not everyone. Cole: I did what Starr wanted, and we broke up. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Starr, what's wrong? What happened? [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Thank you. You know, Jack, I'm still not sure if that was a very good idea. Jack: Come on, it's only a video game. It's not like I'm going to steal cars in real life. I can't even drive. Blair: I know. Why don't you teach me how to play? Jack: Sure. I had a good day hanging out with you today. Blair: I had a good day with you, too. We're going to do it more often, you got it? Jack: Mm-hmm. Blair: Sounds good to me. Jack: Do you want to see -- Dad! Todd: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlo: Air travel is so unpredictable these days, isn't it? One cancellation after another. Talia: Please don't do this. Carlo: Talia, dear, I'm sorry to say that the party is over. You have your unarmed friends, and I have an army. Take them -- Antonio: We're not unarmed. Go on, get on the plane. I'll cover you. Carlo: No, you won't. All you're gonna do is die. Kill them now. Talia: If you're going to kill him, you're going to have to kill me first. Carlo: Look, the fact is none of you can leave this country. I can't let that happen. Talia: Okay, but who you want is me. Carlo: Of course. I want my daughter to have the life she was born for. Talia: Great. Okay, so if I accept that life, will you let them have theirs? Antonio: You don't have to do this, Talia. Talia: Let them get on the plane and fly away safely. That's my final -- Antonio: I am not going without you. Talia: Offer. Carlo: Now, sweetheart. Look around you. You're in no position to negotiate. You have nothing to bargain with. Talia: I wouldn't be too sure about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: Isn't it supposed to get cooler at night? Roxanne: Isn't there supposed to be air conditioning in the summer? Jared: This place is air conditioned? Roxanne: Yeah, well, once upon a time. But the service department is going to be here -- in a couple of weeks. I guess you're looking for your father. Jared: Yeah. Roxanne: Well, he went to find a real fan, because it's a lot hotter up there. Jared: Then I guess I'll wait down here. Roxanne: Man, you know, if I were in your shoes I'd be spending a lot of time at Llanfair. I'd be taking a dip in that old pool. Jared: Yeah. Roxanne: So tell me something. What does it feel like, living with a woman who blames you for her husband's death? Jared: Oh, it's just great. You know, one big unhappy family. Roxanne: So Natalie says you've got to stay, huh? Jared: Not Natalie. Jessica. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: [As Jessica] Okay, open them. Viki: Oh, honey. Oh, look at this. How sweet. Natalie: Jess, you really should have let me help you with all of this. Tess: No, it's okay. You know, I had some decorations left over from Bree's birthday party. Anyway, this isn't even the surprise. Not the big one, at least. And who says you can't help? [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: No, no. You can let Dorian know exactly what I'm doing. It doesn't bother me if she knows that I'm on her tail. Hold on, I've got another call. You get back to me later, though, will you? All right. Yeah? Natalie: Dad, it's me. Clint: Is this an emergency? I thought your mother was all right. Natalie: She is. Clint: I'm not really in the mood for a chat. Natalie: Okay, Dad, will you please just listen to me? It's not an emergency, but it is about Mom. Please don't hang up on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Oh, Cole, it's an awful day. You guys had a fight. Cole: It wasn't just a fight. We broke up. Nora: Well, then just give her some time. Cole: Here's what I'm not telling you. It was my decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Starr, tell us what happened. Dorian: Is it something with the baby? Starr: The baby is fine. Dorian: Then it's your father. What has he done now? Starr: Nothing. It's -- um, it's Cole. Dorian: Well, there's time. He can still change his mind. Starr: He did. Now Mrs. McBain can have the baby. Langston: Then what's wrong? Starr: We broke up. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: There's a restraining order going on, in case you're following me. Todd: It's a coincidence. I was shopping. Blair: Oh, right. We both know how much you love to shop. Todd: So are you going to call your new boyfriend? Your new personal, always- on-call police officer? Blair: You know, I wouldn't be calling John if you weren't stalking us. Jack: Mom, give it a break. Blair: Sweetheart, you don't know the situation, okay? Jack: Yeah, we bump into my dad and my mom calls the cops. You know, I love my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxanne: Hey there, Charlie. Look who's here. Charlie: Hey, son. How are you doing? Jared: Good. Well, where's the fan? Charlie: Oh, the um -- sold out. Yeah, I guess it wasn't that original an idea after all. Roxanne: Well, obviously you don't know the right stores to go to. Let me take care of that. Listen, would you work the desk? Charlie: Yeah, no problem. Roxanne: And don't eat, I'm bringing back pizza. Jared: So, how are you? Charlie: I'm -- doing okay. You just checking up on your old man? Jared: No, you know, I -- Charlie: Look, Jared, I already know that Viki's leaving. Jared: Okay, I just wanted to make sure. Charlie: Okay. And the fact is I decided that I didn't really need a new fan anywhere near as much as I needed another meeting. So, I'm doing okay. Jared: Good, good. You know, Dad, I think this might really be a good thing for both of us. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Maybe your Aunt Dorian's right. I mean, maybe you guys just need some time to let all this sink in. Starr: I know him, okay? He's not going to change his mind. Dorian: Unless this wasn't his idea. Starr: What? Dorian: Well, I don't think this was Cole's decision. I believe somebody talked him into it. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: You decided to end it with Starr? Cole: Yeah. I didn't do it to hurt her. I just couldn't get past the fact that she didn't want our baby. Nora: Wow. Wow. You did what she wanted you to do, and then you did what you needed to do. And that's quite -- you're becoming quite a man. Cole: I don't feel much like a man. I feel like, uh -- I don't know. Cole: Hey, do you think that if my mom was still alive, she would be able to help us? Nora: She would be very proud of you. Just as I am. Cole: Yeah. Nora: I'm sorry. It's just all so sad. Cole: Yeah, it's just all so sad. [SCENE_BREAK] Talia: You can make me stay here. You can make me be a wife to a man that I didn't choose, that I do not love. And every day you can see in my eyes how much I loathe you, how much I don't even think you're a man. Antonio: Easy, babe -- Talia: Or you can do this one human thing, and let them go. And maybe, maybe I won't hate you so much. Maybe I won't celebrate when you're dead. That's what I have to negotiate with. Carlo: You drive a hard bargain. Antonio: You don't have to do this. Talia: Antonio, we can't let anyone else get hurt. Antonio: Get on the plane with Cristian, and -- Talia: What are you going to do? You're going to fend off a whole army? And when you're dead, they'll shoot down the plane and everybody dies. You cannot fix this. But I can. Give me the gun. Give it to me. Jonas: It's a trick. Talia: It's not a trick, it's a solution. And you are in a rotten position. Jonas: Don't be ridiculous. Talia: Ridiculous? Do you think you can make them stay here, and you'll just have no response from the United States of America? You let them go or you're going to be shocked and awed. Carlo: Let them go. Talia: Good decision, Daddy. Tina: Thank you. Talia: Don't thank me, just go. Cristian: Antonio? Antonio: Go ahead, do what she says. Talia: Antonio, leave. There's no time. You have to go. Antonio: I am not leaving here. Not without you. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Can we at least talk about it? Blair: Hey, Jack, why don't you go over and get a soda while I talk to your dad, okay? Thanks. Jack: Good luck. You'll need it. Blair: Okay, a few ground rules before we have our little chat. One more word about John and I'll meet you back in court. Todd: Feeling all empowered, are we? Just because you and McBain teamed up to browbeat some scared, innocent kid into -- Blair: What are you talking about? Todd: I'm talking about Cole Thornhart giving up my grandchild to the McBains. Blair: He signed over his rights? Todd: Oh, like you don't know. Blair: I don't know. Todd: You and McBain -- Blair: I had nothing to do with it, Todd. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: I can't leave you here with them alone. Talia: You have to, for Jamie. If I don't stay, they'll kill you. And you're all she has. Antonio: But asking you to give up your life -- Talia: Maybe if I stay I can keep him from hurting any more people. Look at all he's done. This has to stop. Antonio: That's not your responsibility. Talia: Okay, but Jamie's yours. I know this goes against everything that you are, but you know that I'm right. You have to get on that plane and get back to Jamie. Please don't make my horrible father make her an orphan, please. Antonio: I hate this. Talia: But this -- this was my lot in life. But for a little while I had you -- and Jamie. And I'll always have the two of you in my heart. And that makes everything worth it. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I know you're trying to help, Aunt Dorian, but nobody made Cole do this. Dorian: Starr, Cole was very upset about your giving up the baby. But your father played on that to turn Cole against you. Starr: No -- Dorian: Which is what he always wanted to do all along, because your father doesn't want any man close to you except him. Starr: Aunt Dorian, it's Cole. He can't forgive me. Cole can't. Dorian: He loves you. I mean, it's just today. He's going to come to his senses. Starr: He does love me, but he said that that's not enough anymore. There's nothing that I can do about it now. Dorian: Well, there's something I can do. Starr: Aunt Dorian, no, please. I don't -- Dorian: I can find out what your father did to make that boy want to break your heart. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: I had no idea that Cole was even thinking about changing his mind. Todd: I don't believe you. Blair: Well, I don't care whether you believe me or not, Todd. Todd: You don't seem to care about anything lately. Starr is giving away our grandchild and you're too busy doing the horizontal mambo with your new boyfriend. Blair: All right, stop. You know what, I'm not manipulating or trying to control Starr, but it doesn't mean that I don't care about her. It means that I'm sane. Unlike you. Todd: Blair, this baby is our flesh and blood. Blair: But so is Starr. And you're making her life a living hell. Listen to me. You've made your whole family's life a living hell, but you don't even see it. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Oh, honey. Oh, it's beautiful, and I needed a new one. Thank you. Tess: [As Jessica] Open it. Viki: Oh, it's a travel itinerary. Tess: Your travel itinerary. Viki: Why? Tess: Oh, you've been so busy. So I just figured that I'd make the arrangements for you. Viki: Aw. Tess: I even ordered a car that's going to come get you and bring you to the airport. It should be here at around nine. Viki: But darling, they told me I didn't have to leave until the day after tomorrow. Tess: I changed it. Viki: Why? [SCENE_BREAK] Charlie: I think maybe you're right. Having Viki in the same small town and not being able to see her, it hasn't been very easy. Jared: Yeah, it's still got to hurt that she's leaving, huh? Charlie: Yeah, it just kind of hits home that I could screw something up so much. I mean, something that I really cared about. Jared: Yeah, because I forced you to go to the wall with my lie. Charlie: Hey, let's not go over that again, okay? Jared: Dad, I talked to her, and I just want to let you know that it was me -- Charlie: I know -- and Jared, I'm a big boy. I did what I did. And believe me, the last thing you want to do is give an alcoholic excuses. Mm? Jared: Right. Charlie: You know, maybe it's a good thing that she's going to be gone for a while. It'll give me a chance to figure out what the hell I'm going to do to try to make it up to her. Jared: Well, if that's what you want, I hope it works out. Charlie: Yeah, well, thank you for looking after me, but don't you have a beautiful girlfriend waiting for you at home? I mean, you don't want to really hang around here with me, do you? Jared: Oh, yeah, I'm not exactly thrilled to go home right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Well, Jess is throwing her a going away party tonight. And she asked me to call you and Nora. It would be really great if you two could come. Clint: So it will be you, your mother, Jessica, Nora, and me? Natalie: Well, um -- actually she asked me to call Jared, too. Clint: Ah, great. Since he's so good at it, maybe we can play charades. Tess: [As Jessica] I just thought that it would be nice, you know. Before you catch your flight to Johannesburg, you go to London, go and see Kevin and Kelly and Joey and Zane. And you can catch a show at the theater or go and wander around the streets of London. I know how much you like that. Viki: You pulled out all the stops, didn't you? Tess: Well, you know. I just wanted to think about something other than myself lately and start handling things myself -- from now on. Viki: Are you all right? Tess: I'm fine. I'm fine. Honestly, I'm fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Tina: You don't have to sit next to me. Cristian: I know. Tina: Leaving without her -- Cristian: Makes it real. Tina: I'm so happy she was with you. At least she was happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: It's not over. They're not going to get away with this. Talia: Hopefully. Antonio: I love you. Talia: And I love you. Jonas: Stop it, stop it. Stop it! Carlo: Vega, you're pressing your luck. Talia: You have to go. Good-bye, my love. Antonio: It's not good-bye, till we meet again. Because we will meet again. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: I just wanted to give you the heads-up that Dad's going to be here. Jared: Great -- give me a heads-up when he's gone. Natalie: Please, I -- I can't do this without you. Please, for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: [As Jessica] What? Why are you looking at me like that? Viki: I'm sorry, honey. I just had a -- a memory, I guess it's like a memory of a dream. Tess: Well, you've been through a lot. Viki: So have you, darling. Darling, I know we've talked about this, but I really am very concerned about leaving you right now. Tess: Oh, why, because I lost control of a lemon? Viki: No, Natalie told me what happened at dinner the other night. Tess: I had a meltdown. It was grief, and it's going to happen whether you're here or not. Viki: Yeah, but I should be here. Tess: No, Mom -- you need this trip, and I can't deal with the guilt of ruining it for you because of this, and you know – [Doorbell rings] Tess: I have Natalie. Clint: Hi. Nora: Hi. Natalie: Thank you for coming. Clint: Yeah, I wouldn't miss it. So -- trying to buy my forgiveness with pigs in a blanket, are you? [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Cole: Hold on a second. Go away. Markko: Got Grand Heist VI. Thought I'd drop by, kick your butt. Cole: Let me guess -- Nora called you? Markko: Look, man, you're a guy. You'll feel better if you're blowing stuff up. Cole: All right, fine. I'll kick your butt. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: My dad didn't have anything to do with this. Dorian: The same way he had nothing to do with Cole getting an injunction to stop you from giving the baby up. Starr: This is different. My dad did not do this. Dorian: Fine. I'm -- going to leave the two of you alone. Langston: You want to tell me what happened? Starr: No. I want to watch the movie. You know -- actually I saw it for the first time with Cole, and we laughed so hard. And we thought -- no, I thought that we would be together forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Todd Manning, you are going to pay for what you did to that little girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: This is killing me. It really is -- it's killing me not to see my kids, Blair. Blair: I'm not trying to punish you. Todd: No, I'm sure that's just a happy by-product, right? Blair: This obsession that you have with Starr and Cole and the baby – [Cell phone rings] Blair: It's taken over your life. Todd: Hey, Viki. You all right? Viki: Oh, I -- I'm fine. I just -- well, it's just that Jessie is giving me a little going-away party, and I was hoping that you would be able to come, because otherwise I won't have a chance to say good-bye to you. Todd: Why, are you leaving tonight? Viki: Yes. Can you come? Todd: Uh -- yeah, I guess so -- I'll be there. It might be a while. Viki: Thank you. Todd: Okay. Bye. Jack: Be where? Todd: Your aunt Viki's going away party. I'm going to go, but not for a while, so -- Jack: Mom, can I hang out with Dad, please? Blair: Um -- two minutes, all right? I don't want you to be late for your sleepover. Todd: Mama probably doesn't want to be late for her sleepover, either. Blair: You're too much, Todd. Come on, Jack, never mind. Jack: You don't know when to quit, do you, Dad? Blair: All right, let's go. It's been swell, Todd. Okay, buddy, let's go. Todd: You can't keep me from my kids, Blair. I won't let you. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlo: Your friends are safe because of you. Talia: And one of them is dead because of you. Cristian: You really didn't have a choice, Antonio. Antonio: I'm coming back. Cristian: I know. Antonio: As soon as -- as soon as I find a way to get her out of there alive -- I'm coming back. [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: So I've got to go to this party where everyone hates me, but I wanted you to have this. Charlie: What the heck is this? Charlie: Oh, my God. I thought this was out of print. Jared: It is -- but I tracked it down. Charlie: Jared, how did you remember? Jared: That -- those pictures in there are of houses you built? How could I not? Page 54, 89, and 105. It's really incredible work, Dad. Charlie: Well, it's just surprising to see what you can do when you're sober. Jared: Yeah, well, you're sober now. Who knows what you're going to do next? Charlie: Jared, this is -- I mean, this means so -- I don't know what to say. Jared: It's okay, Dad. Charlie: Well, just when I was thinking it was going to be such a rotten evening, it kind of turned out pretty good, you know? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: So you were driving Natalie's car when the brakes went out. Viki: Yeah. Clint: He's here? Natalie: Apparently. Clint: Oh, God, I love family fun. Natalie: Here. So -- Uncle Todd's here. Todd: Have you ever had problems with the brakes on your car before? Natalie: No. Todd: And where is it now? Viki: It's in the shop. Have a drink. Todd: Are the cops looking at this? Viki: Yes, I'm sure they are. Todd: You think they were tampered with? Someone trying to kill you? Nora: Always the sparkling conversationalist, aren't you, Todd? Todd: Pretty logical assumption though, don't you think? You and your boyfriend have racked up quite an enemies list over the last couple of months. Clint: Look, this is a party. Why don't you change the subject? Todd: I can see why you wouldn't want to talk about suspects -- you being an obvious one yourself. Clint: Ah, now, just a minute -- Nora: Todd, Todd. Tess: [As Jessica] Hey, would you mind if we talked about something other than death? Todd: Yeah. Tess: Thank you. I heard that you took care of Bree when I couldn't. Did she give you any trouble? Todd: No, she's a peach. You know I love kids. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: He can't help it, Mom. Blair: Listen, Jack, let's not talk about your daddy anymore, all right? Dorian: Was Todd harassing you again? Jack: We just ran into him, that's all. Dorian: Did you call the police? Blair: I didn't have to. It was a public place. Jack, take these upstairs and put these on my bed, please. Jack: Right -- like I don't know what you're gonna say. Blair: Thank you. Jack: No problem. Dorian: Did you call the police? Blair: Dorian, he was going over to Viki's good-bye party, and then I left. Dorian: Tonight? Blair: Yeah, why? Why do you care? Dorian: I saved that cow's life, and she doesn't invite me to her good-bye party? Oh, no, no -- I can't let her leave without saying my good-byes. Your daughter -- she needs you very much tonight. Take care of her. Blair: Wait, wait. Todd told me that Cole signed over the rights to the baby. Dorian: He also broke up with her. She's in the living room now, heartbroken. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I know that I still love him. And that he still loves me. But -- he said that all he's going to think about when he sees me is how I gave away his baby. And even if -- even if I decided to keep the baby, that he knows that I would only be doing it for him -- and how he knows that I don't want our baby. Langston: That's harsh. Starr: But I still love him, Langston. And that's how he feels. And I know that he still loves me -- I do. But he never -- he never wants to see me again. Never -- and there's just nothing that I can do about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: Go on, Thornhart, you trying to lose? You still love her, don't you? Cole: Yeah. Markko: So, you broke up with her? It doesn't make a lot of sense, dude. Cole: Got him! Markko: That'll teach me to be sympathetic. Cole: You know, I lost both my parents, and every time I see Starr, I see another loss. Markko: You mean the baby. Cole: Yeah. Markko: So, you push Starr away, you're going to lose somebody else. Cole: Dude, you just don't get it. Markko: That's a fact. Cole: There's no way I'm getting over losing that baby, okay? Markko: You think you'll get over losing Starr? Starr: It's okay. It's okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Stop the plane. Stop the damn plane. Antonio: What the hell are you doing? Cristian:: Get the pilot to stop the plane. Sarah! [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Hey, I thought you weren't going to show up. Jared: Everyone looks so happy to see me. Natalie: Where were you? Jared: I went to see my dad. Viki: Oh, excuse me. How is Charlie? Jared: Just fine. Thank you for asking. Viki: I'm glad you two are close again. Natalie: So, things are getting a little better? Jared: I'm trying. Natalie: You know what? Let me go get you something to eat. Jared: No, don't -- leave me alone with -- uh, Clint. It's nice to see you. Clint: No. No, it's not. I'd like a word with you alone. Get over here. Jared: Right. Clint: I told Natalie that I would do this because it is better for the family, particularly Jessica, that I pretend to -- oh, I don't know, like you. Jared: Yeah. Clint: Yeah. And I think I can do it if you stay the hell away from me. Jared: Good one. I'll remember that. Natalie: Were you just talking to my dad? That's great -- so, see? This isn't -- this party isn't so bad, you know? Jared: Yeah, it's -- it's fun, really. Natalie: Come on; let's go get you a drink. Nora: And you promise you won't worry about any of us, right? Viki: No, I can't promise that, no. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: I'm so sorry. I'm so, so sorry. I know the two of you really love each other. But it's going to work out, okay? It will. Starr: Like it does with you and Dad? I'm sorry, I just -- I really don't want to talk about it anymore. Blair: Okay, okay. I don't think anything is going to make you feel much better, but I went shopping today, and I got the two of you some fabulous tops. You want to see them? Starr: Yeah, sure. Blair: Okay, I'll be right back. Starr: Yeah, take your time. Langston: Do you want me to leave you alone? Starr: No. No, believe me, I'm really glad that you're here, because you're the only one that's telling me that -- it's not really going to be okay. Langston: Well, because that would be a lie. This whole thing sucks. Starr: I know that I'm doing what's right for my baby. It's just really sad, because Cole is -- Cole is never going to get over that. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: No, I'm not going to be able to get over Starr. Markko: Then why don't you un-break up with her? Cole: I can't. Markko: It doesn't bother you? Cole: What? Markko: What you're doing to Starr. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Wait a minute -- I didn't go to Logan's. Oh, must have picked up Todd's little package by mistake. Hmm -- for his new girlfriend, huh? So much for platonic. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: [As Jessica] Well, I'd like to thank all of you for coming. I'm sure Mom will be very comforted to know that all of you will take care of me while she's away -- Dad, Nora, Todd. I'll call you if I need you, but I'm pretty sure that, you know, Jared and Natalie are all that I need right now. Dorian: Good evening. Did somebody forget to invite me? [SCENE_BREAK] Tina: Can you see anything? Antonio: No, it's too damn dark. Tina: Oh, my God.

But neither Starr nor Blair buy that

Gloria: I'm just hoping to get a little bit of sympathy, Michael. Michael: I'm surprised you even wanna be involved with Jabot. Gloria: John gave me his proxy. It's my duty to be involved. Michael: You know absolutely nothing about the cosmetics industry. Gloria: And that's supposed to stop me? Michael: Why strain yourself? I mean, if I were you, I would take up bridge. I would make new friends, travel, live the good life. You finally have this opportunity to become a lady of leisure. Gloria: Michael, don't you understand? John is gone. He wants me to be his eyes and his ears. I think I owe that much to the man who's given me so much. Michael: Mm-hmm. You've obviously made up your mind. Gloria: Yes, I have. There's just one little problem. Michael: Which is? Gloria: John's spoiled, selfish children. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You really expect us to involve Gloria in Jabot business? Kay: That is not what I said, Jack. Jack: Then, please, clear it up. Kay: I told you to make her feel-- feel a part of things. Big difference. Jack: So then, humor her? Ashley: It's the best way to get Gloria off our backs. Don't you see that? Kay: Exactly, exactly. Just pacify her. Make her feel important. Now the two of you are clever enough to do that. Jack: Only one problem. Gloria has the survival instincts of a feral cat. She's not gonna be easily fooled. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Get away from me. Kevin: Sure. Just as soon as you admit it. Colleen: And what is it that I'm supposed to be admitting, Kevin? Kevin: I know you and J.T. slept together. Colleen: Oh, is that what you think? Kevin: Yeah. Are you denying it? Colleen: I don't think that you would believe me if I did. Kevin: I'd think you'd be happy to confess. That way Mac can see what a lying jerk J.T. is and dump the guy. Colleen: And what makes you makes you think that I care if those two break up? Kevin: I'm not stupid, Colleen. I know you want him back. Colleen: Kevin, what I want is none of your business. And by the way, you're not fooling anyone. Kevin: What's that supposed to mean? Colleen: You don't care what I want, okay? All you want is J.T. to be out of the picture so that you can sweep in and tell Mac what kind of a guy she really needs in her life-- you. Kevin: So? What's wrong with that? [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: I don't understand what you mean, J.T. J.T.: Mac, are you sure you wanna get into this right now? Mac: Yes. I've been sitting here worried that you might've spent the night with Colleen. J.T.: And I told you I didn't. Mac: Okay, but why am I not supposed to be relieved by that? You're starting to scare me. What's going on? J.T.: Yeah, um, I don't really know where to start. Mac: Why don't you start by telling me where you were last night? J.T.: You don't wanna know. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: I think it's all been said, Victoria. Victoria: Not quite. Your resignation. Brad: What about it? Victoria: You wanna tear this up, or shall I? Brad: I'm not backing down. Victoria: I didn't ask you to. Brad: Are you saying you want me back? In every sense of the word? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Hi. Nick: Did you find 'em? Nikki: Yeah, well, it wasn't difficult. I keep all the albums together. "Nicholas and Sharon-- the early years." Is that what you're looking for? Nick: Yeah, thanks, Mom. Nikki: Sure. You know, I'm curious. What do you-- what do you wanna do? Are you gonna make a collage as a gift for Sharon? Nick: Uh, no, actually, these aren't for Sharon. They're for me. Nikki: You're looking for something special? Nick: Yeah. Something I don't wanna lose. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Phyllis, Nikki asked me to drop these by. Phyllis: Oh, thanks. Nikki has you doing errands for her? Sharon: Yeah, well, I don't mind. She's certainly done me plenty of favors over the years. And, you know, she's my mother-in-law. It pays to keep her on my side. What? Phyllis: Nothing. I mean, I was just admiring your glow. Is it one of our products? Sharon: Oh! No, it's, uh... it's called "Nicholas Newman." Phyllis: I beg your pardon? Sharon: My terrific husband never ceases to amaze me. You know, I don't know how or when it happened, but all of a sudden the man I married is back! Phyllis: Great. Good. Good. Sharon: And he's so attentive. I mean, it's like... it's like we're newlyweds. Phyllis: Wow, that good, huh? Sharon: Yeah. And, you know, I prayed this day would happen. Because I just hoped that every day wouldn't continue to be affected by the loss of our daughter, you know? Phyllis: Right. I can't even imagine what the two of you had to go through. Sharon: Well, that's why this is just so wonderful to watch. Phyllis: Right. Sharon: You know, he's just coming back to life again. And it's like he suddenly realized how much I mean to him. Phyllis: That's great. Neil: Hey, sorry to interrupt, ladies. But, Phyllis, I need to talk to you for a minute. I think it's time that you did something about that son of yours. Phyllis: What are you talking about? Neil: Despite all my efforts to put a stop to it, your son is defiant and disrespectful and continues to undermine my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Mom, how could you do this to me? Haven't you ever been in love? Dru: Of course. Of course I've been in love. But, baby, you're too young and naive to be in love with any boy right now. Lily: I'm too young? I'm almost 18. God, Mom, don't you know what the girls my age are doing? Having babies? Getting married? Dru: I don't care about the other girls. You're my child. Is that what you want right now? To have a baby? Lily: No. Of course not. I'm just saying-- Dru: I'm just saying, okay, that your father is hell-bent on sending you back to New Hampshire to boarding school. Lily: My father wouldn't have this much power over me if he knew he wasn't my father. Dru: I can't believe you just said that. Do you understand how hurtful that would be, if you were to tell him? I am begging you. Do not tell him this. Now we don't have any other choice. Go pack your bags. Lily, it's the only way. Go pack your bags. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I never wanted you gone, Brad. Brad: It sure seemed that way to me. Victoria: Well, we just went so fast. And I got nervous. Brad: Victoria, you broke up with me. It sounds like more than nerves. Victoria: Okay, well, I'll admit I was confused. And from the moment I gave you the ring back, I've been fighting my feelings for you. Brad: At least you admit you still have feelings. Victoria: They just won't go away. Brad: So are you saying... Victoria: Yes. Yes, I would like to give us another try. Brad: Only no engagement? Victoria: Not for now. Brad: I think I can live with that. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Are you saying what I think you're saying? J.T.: Mac, it was just something that-- Mac: Okay, stop. No, I get it. You slept with someone else. I don't need all the details. J.T.: I wasn't gonna tell you the details. Mac: Then don't. J.T.: I didn't do this to hurt you. Mac: Yeah, no, no, no, of course, I totally get that. I mean, we live together. And you had sex with someone else. And, obviously, don't worry, I know you didn't mean to hurt me. J.T.: Mac, if I could take it back, I would. I would take it back in a heartbeat. Mac: I was just wondering, um, how long would I have to wait before this happens again? Is it just the next time that something upsets you? J.T.: Something? Something? Is that all it is to you, Mac? We're talking about our baby. But the minute-- the minute you started to lose it, you turned to someone else. Instead of turning to the father-- the guy that you live with-- the guy that you're supposedly in love with-- you turned to Kevin! Mac: I am sorry that I went to Kevin before I went to you! But if you are trying to say that what I did and what you did are the same-- J.T.: No, I'm not! That's... that's not what I'm saying. Mac: Look, I don't want this to get ugly, okay? Obviously, living together meant something different to you than it did for me. Let's just leave it at that. J.T.: All right. If that's the way you want it. J.T.: I don't know what else to say. Mac: There's nothing to say. J.T.: You want me to leave? J.T.: Mac... I care about you. Mac: Okay, you know what? Maybe you should go. J.T.: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: So you really think that if J.T. was out of the picture, you might actually have a chance with Mac? Kevin: Yeah. Colleen: Weirder things have happened, I suppose. Kevin: Look, Colleen, just 'cause you hate me doesn't mean Mac does. Colleen: Hey, you know what? If she wants to be with you, it's Mac's funeral, not mine. Kevin: Good. So you're willing to admit you slept with J.T.? Colleen: I can't. Kevin: Why not? Colleen: Because we didn't. Kevin: He really wasn't with you? Colleen: Nope. Kevin: I was so sure he was. Colleen: Why am I even talking to you--? Kevin: Wait, wait, hold on, hold on. Colleen: What? Kevin: So--so what? You think they're patching things up? Colleen: They're probably having make up sex right now. Kevin: Okay, wait, so if J.T. really was out playing cards or crashing at a friend's, she's totally gonna forgive him. Colleen: You live with those two. Tell me something. Kevin: What? Colleen: Um... how serious is J.T. about Mackenzie? Kevin: I used to think not very. But more and more it's looking like he's pretty devoted to her. Colleen: Great. Daniel: Hey, guys. Kevin: Hey. Colleen: Hey. Kevin: You don't look too happy. Daniel: Yeah, I'm not. Colleen: What's wrong? Daniel: I think Lily's parents are gonna send her back to New Hampshire and there's not a damn thing that I can do about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Where's my blue dress? Dru: It's at the dry cleaners. Lily: I need it, not that anybody cares. Dru: Stop talking like that. You know we care about you, baby. Lily: You know what? It doesn't matter what you wear at that prison for a school. Dru: Hey, wait a minute! Let me tell you something right here and now, I understand what you're going through. Lily: You might. But Dad is being so unreasonable. I think he likes to see me miserable. Dru: No, no, he wanted all of us to be under one roof these few short months that we have left before you go to college. But your lies got you busted. Lily: My lies? Please! You don't even know the meaning of the words. Dru: Oh, okay. All right, you know what? I'm gonna leave right now before I do something that I'm gonna regret. I'm gonna go pick up your dress at the cleaners! Lily: Don't do me any favors, Mom. Dru: (Groans) [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Um, that's my cue to leave. Neil: Are you aware that Daniel and Lily have been seeing each other again? Phyllis: Yes, I am. Neil: Of course you are. Phyllis: I just found out. Neil: What, you couldn't be bothered to pick up the phone, call me? We work in the same building. You couldn't tell me? Phyllis: Neil, I didn't do it because I knew this would happen. Neil: What kind of parent are you, huh? Phyllis: Excuse me? Neil: You really have no control over your own son, do you? You let him do whatever the hell he wants. No matter who he hurts. Phyllis: He's not hurting anyone. Neil: Well, I am here to testify to you today that he's hurting me and my family very-- I am forced to send Lily to boarding school because of Daniel. Phyllis: No one's forcing you to do anything. Neil: It's the only way I can keep those two kids apart. Phyllis: Why do you wanna keep 'em apart? Lily is a lovely young lady. Daniel's bright and personable. The only one who has a problem with this is you. Neil: You wanna explain what my problem is, Phyllis? Phyllis: Yeah, I do, I do. I will. You can't accept that your daughter is no longer a child. Get over yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Bright, young executives like yourselves can handle a Gloria Abbott. Jack: But why should we have to? Kay: Need I remind you, Gloria's involvement is your father's wish. Jack: Oh, Katherine, my father gave Gloria his proxy because he knew he was headed to prison. He was feeling sentimental. Kay: And because he knew how you felt about her, Jack. Jack: Maybe so. But I'm sure he never imagined her wielding decision-making power. Ashley: He's not a stupid man, you know that. Kay: I couldn't agree with you more. The fact remains, we have to make the woman feel as though she has a seat in the cockpit. Ashley: Yeah, you're right. Without letting her push any buttons or pull any levers. Kay: Precisely. Jack: Just the way I wanna spend my time-- feeding stepmommy's overblown ego. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: And that's another thing. Do you really wanna butt heads with Ashley and Jack on a regular basis? Gloria: I don't see what choice I have. Michael: It's simple. You let them do the heavy lifting at Jabot. You focus on what you do best-- spend money. Gloria: A person can only do so much shopping. You know, Ashley may be a top- notch chemist, but I don't think she or Jack are managing that company worth a hill of beans. Michael: I hardly think they're gonna run their own family business into the ground. Gloria: Honey, don't you be so sure. Without John there to keep 'em reined in-- Michael: All right, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine. If you're gonna run with the big dogs, you're gonna need my help. Because all you've managed to do so far is to alienate everybody involved. Gloria: I'm listening. Michael: When you are a minority shareholder, you have to create relationships. You have to build coalitions. You have to see consensus among like-minded colleagues. It's all about alliances. But above all, do not burn your bridges. Today's enemies... they may be tomorrow's allies. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Neil, I realize its difficult letting go. But you know those kids are gonna be 18 soon. We have to trust them sooner or later. Neil: Trust 'em? Really? Um, call me crazy, but I kinda find it hard to trust liars. Phyllis: Are you calling my son a liar? Neil: Take it how you want, Phyllis. Let me explain something to you. Okay, Drucilla and I-- we have spent years raising a child who has a reasonable chance of healthy choices, finding happiness in her life. Phyllis: Yeah, I know. Good for you. Neil: And now she's about to become an adult. And she's all hung up on a kid who, uh, he should've had a different kind of upbringing in his life, but he didn't. Phyllis: Oh, okay, wow! You know what? I understand that sometimes you wanna blame somebody else when your child wants to live a kind of life that you don't want 'em to. I get that. But you know what? Welcome to the real world. Our kids don't always turn out the way we want them to. Neil: Phyllis, you're blind. Even a bat could see why I'm concerned here. Phyllis: Yeah, I get it. You think that your daughter is too good for my son. But you know what? Nobody asked you. No one asked you, Neil. So get off of your high horse and stop trying to run everybody else's life. Neil: Okay, all right, cool. Personally, I'm offended that you would even say these things to me. And now I see why your son's out of control. It's because of you. Phyllis: Wait, excuse me? Okay, I understand this. You don't like me. You don't like my son. But your daughter loves him. Deal with it. You want me to change that? I can't. And neither can you. And frankly, right now, you're wasting my time. Neil: No, you wasted mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Something you don't wanna lose? Nick: I'm just... trying to reconnect with my life, if that makes sense. Mom, don't look at me like that. It's not a bad thing. Nikki: So you and Sharon... Nick: Hey, we've been married for ten years. Nikki: I know, honey. And you've been through some terrible, tragic times. Nick: Yeah, but we've had some amazing ones, too. Ten years of memories. Nikki: You two have something very special. Nick: I know. You don't have to remind me of that. Nikki: Good. All right, I will leave you to your pictures. I'm off to Newman. Nick: Thanks again, Mom. Nikki: All right, honey, see you later. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: So what would you like me to do with the engagement ring? Victoria: Well, maybe you oughta trade it in on a sports car. Brad: Oh, not a chance. I have plans for that rock. Victoria: Well, then just put it someplace safe. Brad: Until you've decided that we've waited long enough? Victoria: Oh, please, don't push, okay? Brad: So your answer is... Victoria: Time will tell. Let's just have fun, okay? Let's have fun and concentrate on us. Brad: You're right. Marriage is too serious, isn't it? Victoria: Now you're getting with the program. Brad: So how about a date tonight? Victoria: I suppose that could be arranged. Brad: Where do you wanna go? Victoria: Why don't you surprise me? [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Yeah, well, I will try and look at them this weekend. Gloria: Katherine? I'm sorry to interrupt. Kay: Oh, Gloria, you're back. Gloria: I just wanted to apologize for my behavior earlier. Kay: Well, it's already forgotten. Gloria: No, no, no. I think I owe you an explanation. Kay: No, none necessary. Gloria: Please. You know how much I love John. And I was acting the way I thought he'd want me to. Kay: Well, you were just trying to protect his interests in the company he founded. Gloria: Yeah, and I realize now I went about it the wrong way. So I hope you'll forgive me. Because the last thing I wanna be is a problem. Kay: Apology accepted. Gloria: I wanna show you that I can keep my mouth shut and just listen. So I'm hoping that maybe you'll give me another chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: My beautiful wife... so many happy memories. I should feel like the luckiest guy in the world. So why don't I? How come I can't stop thinking about Phyllis? [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Mind if I come in? Victoria: Uh-oh. Someone's having a bad day. You look like you lost your best friend. J.T.: I did. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: You know, Gloria, I have to wonder if you have the ability to learn and to listen. You see, a more trained person with your brashness-- well, it might be an asset. But in the hands of a-- of a person with less knowledge or experience... it can only be destructive. Gloria: I'll tell you what. I'll make a deal with you. Kay: Let's hear it. Gloria: If I'm a problem, if I'm a loose cannon, as you call it. You just say the word, and I will back away from Jabot and take up golf. Kay: (Chuckles) all right. Gloria: You mean it? Kay: Yes, I will see to it that you're included at Jabot as much as possible. Now you have to give me your word-- no more shenanigans, none whatsoever. Gloria: Cross my heart, hope to die. Kay: Now I mean it, Gloria. I mean it. Don't you disappoint me. Gloria: No, ma'am. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Fisher sure left here in a hurry. Colleen: Good riddance. Um, are you serious about the winters trying to send Lily back to boarding school? Daniel: Oh, yeah. She told them we're seeing each other again. Colleen: Oh, boy. Daniel: Mm-hmm. Colleen: I wish I could help. Daniel: Well, I guess you know what that's like, though. Colleen: To break up with someone that you're madly in love with? Yeah, it's a killer. Daniel: You and Hellstrom-- Colleen: Look, I thought I was over him, okay? But then Granddad got in trouble. I came back to Genoa City. And the moment that I saw him, I wanted him all over again. Daniel: Only by that time it was too late. Colleen: We could still move to New York, though. Daniel: No, you know what? I think I'm gonna stick close by my mom for now. Are you really gonna go back there again? Colleen: Might as well. I don't know how much more of this I can take-- watching J.T. skip around with his new girlfriend. Daniel: Yeah. I still can't believe it. Colleen: Mac and J.T.? Daniel: Mnh-mnh. Lily's parents. You know, I don't know why the hell they just can't live her own life, you know? Why do they have to be so stubborn? [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Lily, I'm home. Baby? Lily? Come on, girl. Lily? Lily? Oh, my God. She's not here. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: So I gather things didn't go well with Mackenzie. J.T.: Mac and I broke up. Victoria: Oh, I'm sorry. J.T.: Yeah, me, too. Victoria: You didn't tell her about us? J.T.: No, no. But she knows I was with someone so... Victoria: Any chance she might forgive you? J.T.: I doubt it. But, hey, you know, if I'm sleeping with other women, obviously that says something about where my head is. Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you're doing all right. Victoria: Oh, yeah, yeah. Actually, I'm more than all right. It just might be possible that I'm putting my life back together. J.T.: At least one of us is. Really, Victoria, that's... that's great. Victoria: Yeah, I think so. J.T.: All right, well, take care. Victoria: You take care. Nikki: Well, hello, J.T. J.T.: Hi. Nikki: Um, I hope you're not leaving on my account. Victoria: No, he's not. Bye, J.T. Nikki: Bye. Victoria Newman, you have been holding out on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Thank you. Ash, you got a minute? Ashley: Sure. Hey, what's up? Michael: Uh, I spoke with Gloria earlier. Ashley: Oh, so she probably told you about that meeting we had. Michael: Uh-huh. She wasn't very happy with the way she was treated. Ashley: Yeah, Michael, your mother has every opportunity to be treated with respect where my father's proxy is concerned. Michael: Apparently, that wasn't the impression she got. Ashley: Well, she'll receive all pertinent correspondence and memos. She'll be invited to meetings. You know, heck, we're gonna even print up business cards and stationary for her. I mean, she is our father's wife. No one wants to be harsh with her. Michael: No one? Does that include Jack? Ashley: Look, if Gloria causes trouble, Jack's not gonna be the only one that comes down on her. Everyone will. And it's not like we take pleasure in it, okay? Michael: Your brother will. Ashley: Let's just keep it simple, okay? We're trying to run a business. How's that? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Phyllis, stop it! Ugh. He's married! He's married, married, married. It would've never worked... ever. God, why do I always do this? Why do I always go after something that I know I can't get? Jack: Hey. Phyllis: Hey. Jack: That's the first sign, you know? Phyllis: The first sign of what? Jack: Well, I don't know. Maybe you're losing it? Phyllis: Oh, yeah, I'm definitely losing it. I'm definitely doing that. Jack: Well, maybe what you need is old dr. Jack to provide you the right therapy. Are those the pictures? Phyllis: What pictures? Jack: The ones I heard you talking to yourself. Phyllis: Oh, no, no, no, no. No, I wasn't doing that. Jack: Look at that. Phyllis: What? Jack: All these pictures of Lauren Fenmore's wedding. You look so beautiful. There's not a single picture of you and me together. I know, I know. It's my own damn fault. I was a jerk to you that night. How could you have known, all I wanted was to be with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: What are you looking at? Nick: Just some old photos. Sharon: It's an incredible love story, isn't it? Sharon: You and me. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: J.T.? J.T.: Hey. What are you doing? Colleen: Checking flights to New York. J.T.: Why? Colleen: I'm heading back to finish school. J.T.: I thought you were sticking around here. Colleen: I changed my mind. J.T.: Oh. Colleen: Don't go falling apart on me. J.T.: Sorry, I'm a little out of it today. Colleen: How come? J.T.: Mac and I split up. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: I really screwed up, didn't it? Kevin: No, not you. J.T. Mac: But I feel like I pushed him into it. I mean, if I'd been more upfront with him from the beginning... Kevin: Mac, like I said before, what happened between you two-- it's not your fault. Mac: I don't know. I could've handled it better, Kevin. It's not like he cheated on me for no reason. Kevin: No, Mac, no. There is no excuse for what he did to you. Mac: If I had told him about the baby... Kevin: Look, why don't you just try and forget about him, okay? You're a beautiful, wonderful, special woman. There are a million guys who would be lucky to have you. Mac: You're sweet. Kevin: I hate seeing you all torn up like this. Mac: You know, you're a pretty great person yourself. Kevin: You know that I'm always gonna be here for you, right? Mac: I know. The one guy I can count on. Kevin: So then you don't mind if I say something? Okay, well, things are different now, right? So something has to change. Either J.T. moves out of the loft or we do. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Gina, is Lily over there? What about the gym? No, I tried her on her cell, just voice mail. Yeah, I already called the coffeehouse, nothing. All right, thanks, bye. Neil: Hey. Dru: Hey. Neil: Where's Lily? Has she finished packing? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Daniel? Daniel: Hey! Hey! Baby, what's this? Lily: My suitcase. I left home. Daniel: Okay, you what? Lily: I can't live there anymore, Daniel. Daniel: Well, what are you gonna do? Lily: I don't know. I don't know. I need someplace to stay. Will you help me? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hey, you know what I think? Phyllis: No, what do you think? Jack: I think we oughta make up for lost time. Phyllis: Okay. Jack: Let's do something tonight, you and me. Phyllis: Oh, um, gosh, I don't--I don't-- Jack: Oh, come on, live a little. Remember what a good time we had last time? When you spent the night? Phyllis: Mm-hmm, I do. But... Jack: What is it? Wow, you really seem out of it. Phyllis: I'm a little out of it. Jack: So let me help. Let me kiss all your troubles away. Phyllis: Hey, you know, I'll get back to you on going out, okay? Jack: Okay, you do that. Phyllis: All right. Jack: I gotta warn you, though. Phyllis: Yeah? Jack: If I don't hear from you by sunset, I'm gonna hunt you down. How about that? She smiles. Phyllis: You make me smile. Jack: Later. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I'm just a little surprised. Victoria: And why is that? Nikki: Well, honey, I thought you would be a little more discreet when you have your boy toys at your place of business. Victoria: Is there anyone in this town who doesn't know I've slept with J.T.? [NEXT_ON] Dru: Where's my daughter? Daniel: She's safe and that's all you need to know. J.T.: I'm still the same old J.T. Colleen: I kinda like the old J.T. Nikki: Perhaps your best strategy for Jack would be to circumvent him.

He is like you," Neil says

Hope: [Chuckling] You did not just say that. Wyatt: Didn't it? Hope: I mean, you're joking, of course. Wyatt: Mm. Hmm? Hope: Oh, my god. Stop it. S-stop it. Wyatt: Stop what? Hope: This thing -- this game that you're playing with me. Wyatt: I am -- I am not playing games. When you wear this dress, I plan on being the guy standing right beside you wearing a tux and putting a ring on that finger. Bill: Thank you for doing this for me. Brooke: This estrangement between you and Wyatt has to end for both your sakes. Bill: I'm not sure Wyatt gives a damn. Brooke: He knows he was overreacting. Bill: You got him to admit that? Brooke: Yeah. He wants his father in his life, and you want your son. Bill: Okay, so, why hasn't he come to me about this? Brooke: It doesn't matter who steps forward first. This isn't about pride. This is about reuniting the family. Isn't that what you want? Katie: Are all the documents in order? Right here. Katie: Thank you. And the Spencer jet? Ready and on standby. Katie: Good. Um, they're asking for flight details. Katie: I will handle it directly. Caroline: Hey. Is it okay to come in? Katie: Caroline, sure. Come on in. Caroline: How are you? Katie: I'm well. How are you? Caroline: Things are on the upswing. Katie: Yeah. I heard about your successful rebranding of hope for the future. Caroline: Yes, that was a very good day. Katie: So, what can I do for you? Caroline: I'm just checking in. Katie: You've talked to your uncle. Caroline: Yeah. Actually, I just saw him. Katie: And he was with Brooke. Caroline: No, he was alone... in her bedroom. Caroline: I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have said that. Katie: Don't be sorry. It's good to be reminded. Caroline: Of what? Katie: That I'm doing the right thing for me and my son. Caroline: You mean the divorce. Katie: Among other things. Did bill ask you to talk to me? Caroline: No. No. I am -- I am Switzerland here, Katie. I am completely neutral in this. Katie: That's an awfully enlightened point of view for bill's niece. Caroline: Look... [Sighs] He's my uncle. I love him to death. But...he's a maniac at times. I know better than most. Katie: He should be taught a lesson or two. Caroline: Or three or six. I know that you're hurting. I wouldn't want to be married to the guy, either, or be anywhere near his girlfriend. Brooke: I know it's what you want -- to be close to your son. It started out that way. Wyatt's a very impressive young man. He was just angry because he was being loyal and concerned. Bill: Concerned for a little brother that he just met. Brooke: He was trying to be protective of his little brother. Bill: Yeah. Protecting him from a father that he thought would abandon him -- at least in Wyatt's skewed sense of what he thinks the patterns of my life are. Brooke: Well, he knows now you're not going to abandon will regardless of what happens with Katie. Bill: Because of you. Thank you for reaching out to my son. Brooke: Of course. This family means a lot to both of us. It seems like Liam understands our feelings, but hope and Wyatt -- well, we need some damage control there. And we'll -- we'll make it happen. Hope: Are you serious? Wyatt: About wearing a tux? Well, I assume that's what you're gonna want me in. Hope: [Chuckling] Okay, we are -- we are not even having this conversation right now. Wyatt: Why? What's so funny? Hope: You! You're -- you're crazy. Wyatt: I had to ask. You know, I think I heard somewhere that Liam showed up in his underwear and a Mohawk... Hope: Oh, my god. Wyatt: ...To one of your many attempted weddings. Hope: Where did you hear that? Wyatt: The word gets around, kiddo. Hope: [Sighs] Well, he's going to be in a tux this time. Wyatt: Oh, if there is a this time. Hope: Stop it. Stop it. Wyatt: What? You've had an awful lot of misfires. Hope: That is not something that I'm going to discuss with you. Wyatt: I'm just saying. [Chuckling] I'm just saying. Don't you think it was romantic -- how we first met? Hope: Um, a naked guy taking a shower outside and then chasing me through the woods? Wyatt: Wait a second! Wyatt: Uh, well, I was thinking a little bit later when prince charming kissed sleeping beauty and woke her up. You know, there's still time, hope. The bride-to-be can still wake up. Hope: [Sighs] Liam: So, it's official. Wyatt: Locked and loaded. Liam: You sure you can deliver? Wyatt: Wouldn't have signed if I weren't. Liam: No, Wyatt. I'm serious. Production can't be held up because you can't come through. Wyatt: I heard you. Of course, it would help if I had an office over here, maybe near hope since we're gonna be working so closely. Liam: Uh, actually, hope, didn't you say that you were gonna be doing a lot of working from home just because we're planning a wedding and all? Wyatt: Right. The wedding. [Chuckles] Wow. You -- you might be the one holding up production, not me. Hope: I think we'll manage. Wyatt: Well, don't make promises you can't keep. Liam: [Laughs] Right. I think we're done here. Hope: Uh, actually, before you leave, there is something that I'd like to say...to both of you. Katie: Have you met Wyatt? Caroline: No. Not yet. Have you? Katie: Yeah. Yeah, he's interesting. He's very much like his father in some ways, but more sensitive. Caroline: Well, that doesn't take much. How's will? Katie: He's fine, all things considered. Caroline: I bet he misses his dad. Katie: Well, it wasn't my decision to raise him like this. It was bill's choice. Caroline: And your sister. Katie: Yes. Both of them. I'm sure you've heard bill's side of this. Caroline: Well, there's enough blame to go around. That's kind of my attitude. Katie: I agree. I-I am to blame for part of it, but I think when your sister and your husband sleep together, the onus of responsibility is pretty clear. Caroline: Yeah. It doesn't take a genius. [Chuckles] Katie: I can't forgive them for that. But I need to move on. Caroline: And you're doing that, right? Katie: In more ways than you can imagine. Bill: You think I was too hard on Wyatt? Brooke: Do you? Bill: Maybe. But he had to learn a lesson. Brooke: He's learned it, and now I think it's time for forgiveness. Bill: He hasn't asked for any. Brooke: [Chuckles] Well, maybe he shouldn't be the one who would be asking. Bill: Wait, he's the one who got physical with me. Brooke: Yes, but he was being protective of his baby brother. Now, isn't that what you want -- for your kids to be there for each other and to have each other's back? You would have done the same thing if you were in his place. Bill: You're right. I have to talk to him. Brooke: Yes, you do. [Chuckles] Bill: All right. I've got to get ahold of Wyatt. I want to offer him a job. Brooke: He already has a job. Bill: No, a real job -- one where he can grow and function at a higher lever. Brooke: [Chuckles] I know. Hope hired him and his mother. Bill: For what? Brooke: To be the exclusive jewelry designer for hope for the future. Bill: Really? Brooke: Yeah. Isn't that great? It's a wonderful opportunity. Bill: Yeah, a wonderful opportunity for hope as well. Brooke: Hope didn't know it was Wyatt's company when she made that decision. Bill: Mm-hmm. Brooke: That's what she said. Bill: Yeah. But she's been his biggest supporter from the very beginning, hasn't she? Brooke: She wants to keep him connected to the family. Bill: Uh-huh. Like mother, like daughter. Brooke: [Chuckles] Anyway, I think you should ask Katie before you hire Wyatt. Bill: I don't have to ask Katie. I still own 49% of the company. I can hire my son if I choose to. Besides that, Katie likes Wyatt. I'm sure it won't be a problem. Brooke: Are you sure about that? Bill: [Sighs] You know, I'm starting to see things differently with regard to Katie and my sons. I want this all to work out, and I believe that it can. That's because of you. You've changed my perspective. I see things -- I see things more clearly. Brooke: You're not a man who can walk away from your children. I just wanted to remind you of that. Bill: Yeah. I want to be as close to Wyatt as I am to Liam. And will -- I will be so involved in his life he won't even know that I'm not living in the same house. You know, I can't tell you what you've brought to my life. The moment I saw you in Monte Carlo...I knew this is how it had to be. Caroline: So, you're moving on. Katie: Yes, I am. Caroline: That's very cool. Katie: I'm not sure your uncle will think so. Caroline: The divorce settlement? You're not, like, slamming him for money? Katie: No, no. It's really not about bill. It's about me. I have a son to raise. I have a company to run. Those are my priorities. And I intend to fulfill them on my own terms. Hope: Okay. This little competitive thing you guys have going -- it's -- it's flattering, but it's time to put it aside and get real. Liam: Uh, agreed. Although I think what you're saying is that we're engaged and Wyatt needs to learn to respect that. Wyatt: Is that what you meant? I didn't get that. Hope: Yes, that's not exactly all of it. Liam: What is all of it, exactly? Hope: The two of you are brothers, okay? That's the reality of the situation, and that's not changing. Liam: Well, it's an inconvenient biological fact. I'm not sure it means much more than that. Wyatt: Amen. Wait, did I just agree with you? Hope: Nothing more?! Excuse me? I don't think so. Do you really think that I went through all this trouble of proving this little biological fact only to have you tell me that it's meaningless? Uh, no. Look, the thing is, is I see something in both of you that neither of you sees in each other, and that's -- that's really frustrating. Liam: Hope, just look at us. We are very different people. Hope: Yeah. Look, all I'm gonna say about this is you two need to start getting along, or you're going to have some problems, and I'm not talking about with each other. I mean with me. Yeah, I will turn this car around. [Knock on door] Katie: Come in. [Door opens] Brooke: I know you're busy. I'll only be a minute. Katie: Actually, um, I'm glad you're here. Brooke: You are? Katie: Yeah. I, um -- I have some news. Brooke: What about? Katie: Me. I've made some plans. Brooke: So, you've made some plans? Katie: Yes. Would you like to hear them? Brooke: Sure. Katie: I'm leaving town. Brooke: Oh. Katie: It's business, but it will free you and bill up to do whatever it is...you do. Brooke: Katie... Katie: That's really all I wanted to tell you. I just wanted you to know. Brooke: So, bill's going to be watching will. Katie: Oh, no. No, I'm taking will with me. Brooke: How long are you gonna be gone? Katie: Indefinitely. Brooke: What? Katie: I'm carving out a life for myself, Brooke -- for me and for my son. I'll still be running the company, of course. Brooke: Uh, from where? Katie: Somewhere else. Anywhere but here. Liam: So, quite the performance earlier with Wyatt. Hope: Mm, well, I meant what I said. Liam: Yeah, I think we both got that. Hope: [Sighs] Will you please try and work things out with Wyatt? Just make an attempt. Liam: No! Hope: It is non-negotiable. Liam: We'd get along better if you guys didn't have to work together. Hope: Well, you don't have to see him. Liam: And that is getting along. Hope: No. Liam: Uh-huh. Hope: No, it's not. That's not how brothers get along. Liam: Well, that's just, like, your opinion. Hope: It is my opinion, and because I'm a woman, it's the only one that matters. Liam: You're feisty. Hope: Do you like it? 'Cause you're gonna see a lot more of it. Liam: This is how it's gonna be from now on? Hope: Yeah. Liam: This? Hope: Yeah. Still want to marry me? Liam: Yup. Hope: Good. Patch things over with Wyatt. Please. For me. Wyatt: [Sighs] Bill: What's with the attitude? You have a problem? Wyatt: Yeah, I have a problem with you walking out on another son! You have this incredible wife -- a smart, beautiful woman -- but that's not enough for you. You got to go and have her sister, too? What, did you get tired? You want a blonde now? Is that it? How selfish can you be?! [Knock on door] Wyatt: Dad. Bill: At ease. Wyatt: I didn't expect to see you. Bill: I was hoping to see you or at least get a call. Wyatt: I owed you that, I guess. Bill: Yeah, you did. Wyatt: Come on. Let me have it. I got it coming, right? Bill: No. No, I'm not gonna do that. I'm not gonna treat you the way you treated me, even though you deserve it. That's not the way a son speaks to his father, Wyatt. Wyatt: I know. I know. I was...totally off-base. Bill: And I overreacted. I've said some things that I shouldn't have in my day, or wouldn't have if I gave it a moment's thought. You said what you felt needed to be said. The problem is you got caught up in your anger. And I know all about that. [Chuckles] Don't ever lay a hand on me again. Wyatt: It won't happen again. Bill: You were standing up for an innocent child. I respect that. It says a lot about you as a man. That's what you should have done. It's what I would expect you to do as a Spencer, as a member of my family. It's done. Forgotten. I would appreciate it if we could give this another shot. So, what do you say, son?

Liam counters that Hope might be working from home so they can plan their wedding

Lucy: Please come home. Please? Come home, come home. I need to tell you. I just want to talk about it, and then maybe it'll feel ok. Lucy: Ugh. Ian: Hey! Lucy: Hey. I missed you. Ian: Oh, I missed you. Lucy: I called you four times and you didn't call me back -- Ian: I know. I'm sorry. Lucy: So I wondered why. Ian: I was in the lab, I was working, and I -- we came up with something. I got to tell -- where are the kids? Lucy: Carmen has Danny in the park, and Christina's with Kevin. Ian: With Kevin? Alone? Lucy: I thought it would be ok. They enjoy being together. Ian: All right, but you told me that -- Lucy: I know, and I think that still and I worry, but I think it's going to be -- it's fine. Ian: Fine, is it? Well, are you -- I mean -- Lucy: The word is "fine." That's what I said -- everything is fine, and it's fine. Ian: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. What's going on? Talk to me, all right? Lucy: I kissed him. Ian: You kissed who? Lucy: Kevin. I kissed Kevin. [SCENE_BREAK] Christina: You're happy. Kevin: Yeah, I always am when I'm with you, honey. Christina: Mommy, too? Kevin: Yep, and with mommy, too. You know what? I've got to go clean these brushes off. Are you going to be ok here for a few minutes? You'll stay right here? Ok. I'll be right back. [Kevin whistles] Christina: Now I can whistle, too. [Whistle] Christina: I wish I could paint as good as daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: You know what? You might want to slow down. I mean, I'm sure it'll be ok. The show's not till tonight. We've been at it since dawn. Alison: I know, I know, I know, but I still have, like, a thousand things that I still need to do. My list, it is not done. Rafe: Ok, there's something that's not on that list that you really need right now. Ok, no arguments, all right? I'm going to get you some breakfast. You grab a chair. I'll toast you up a bagel, get you some coffee, juice. A paper here. Alison: What is it? Rafe: Hmm. Alison: Oh, my god. [SCENE_BREAK] Livvie: Hi. Caleb: Hi, beautiful. Livvie: Hmm -- [Livvie giggles] Livvie: What was that for? Caleb: I need a reason now to kiss my girl? Livvie: No, but I -- Caleb: But what? Livvie: I -- I don't know. You just seem a little tense or something. Is there anything wrong? Are you all right? Alison? Is it Alison? Is she bothering you? Caleb: No. It's got nothing to do with Alison. It's got everything to do with this. [SCENE_BREAK] Ian: What do you mean, you -- you kissed Kevin? I'm -- what did he do? Lucy: No. He didn't do anything. I kissed him. But it didn't mean anything, and I don't know how -- I don't know why it happened. I don't know really what happened, but it did, and I stayed up all night thinking I wasn't going to tell you because I don't want to hurt you or make you think it meant anything, but then I knew I can't keep anything from you because we can't have any secrets between us. I don't want that. And because you are the one person who sees inside my soul. I know if I kept this from you, that would be like putting up a wall, so, I don't want any secrets. That's why I just need you to say something back. Anything. Ian: No, I'm -- [Ian sighs] Ian: No secrets, huh? You're right. We shouldn't have secrets from each other. Me, I'll tell you mine. I just realized just now that my greatest fear is losing you. I think I could face almost anything in this world as long as I'm with you. This -- well, god, this place is filled with angels and vampires. You're the only thing that makes me believe that any of this is real. I've known you a thousand years and I love you, and I know you love me, and we've been through so much. And now -- this kiss -- it doesn't fit anywhere. Doesn't fit. So, since it doesn't fit, it means it's not real. And if it's not real, that means it didn't happen, and that's good, because if it had happened, you wouldn't be the woman that I thought you were. And I'm not wrong about you. I'm not. I can't be. Ian: So, let's have lunch. [SCENE_BREAK] Christina: Look, daddy. Kevin: Honey, how did you do that? Well, this is really good. This is amazing! Remind me to tell your mother that we have to get you into some art classes real soon. Christina: Can we bring mommy to see? Kevin: Well, sure. I don't see why not. Ooh -- but right now I have to get you home, and I still have to change my clothes. I promised your mommy that we wouldn't be late. I mean, we don't want mommy to be mad at us, or you, but we know that would never happen because she loves you so much. Christina: She loves you, too! Kevin: Well, you'll have to talk to her about that. In the meantime, I have to get you home. She's probably already waiting for you. Bye, now. Christina: Bye. Rafe: Thanks for the help, Kevin. Kevin: Mm-hmm. Alison: Oh, my god, this is so awful. Rafe: I -- Alison: "The Stephen Clay new squeeze"? Rafe: Ok, all right, easy. Ok, ok. Easy. Alison: Ok, let me explain this. It's -- what if -- Rafe: You know what? You don't have to, ok? Alison: No, please, I want to. I said -- I want to, I want to. Rafe: It's fine, really. Alison: I was -- I was just -- I was there and I spilled a drink on myself and I needed to borrow a shirt of his because I was soaking wet, and then I was just trying to, like, peek at his song, and it just -- Rafe, I'm sorry. Please talk to me. Hey. Rafe: Hmm? I was just waiting for you to finish explaining. Alison: Yeah. Rafe: I know that this isn't what it looks like. Alison: Of course you know that because you know me better than that. But this is so disgusting. How could somebody write something like that? Rafe: No. Look, it's just another of Caleb's attempts to get me all worked up. Alison: No, no, I don't think it is because he would have no idea that somebody was going to be there. Rafe: You keep believing whatever it is you want to believe, but I've been watching Caleb for a long time, and I know exactly what this kind of thing means. Alison: What do you mean, what it means? Rafe: Well, I've told you that I think he's up to something, right? Well, this is it, except this is just the beginning. [SCENE_BREAK] Caleb: You can't always believe what you read in the papers. Livvie: Of course not. Caleb: Of course not. Livvie: Yeah. That's how the press treats celebrities. They cook up all kinds of rumors and then start a bunch of stuff. Caleb: That's right. Livvie: Hey, that's the price I get for being with a big, sexy rock star like you. Caleb: Oh -- Livvie: Oh, come on. Honey, what were you expecting? Caleb: From you? I guess I was sort of expecting the usual. Livvie: Oh, yeah, the usual. No, not this time. Not anymore. No more meltdowns over Alison, because I think I finally realized you love me. I know, you love me, and there's nothing in this world that's going to come between us. I understand that now. Caleb: Yeah, I'm -- I'm starting to think that you do realize that. Livvie: And I understand why you have to play at the fashion show tonight. It's not about Alison. It's about us and about you getting your ring back, and playing your new song is going to do that. I just -- I want to help any way I can. And if that includes eliminate -- Caleb: I love you, maybe more in this moment than I ever realized. This is big for us. Livvie: I'm not going to pretend. You do know how I feel about Alison. I ju -- I realized that it has nothing to do with you unless I make it. And besides, I don't think anyone can get to you the way I do. Caleb: Nobody can. Nobody ever will. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: We're going to need to talk about what -- yes -- what would happen -- Ian: It's over, Lucy. Lucy: How is that possible? Ian: It's over. This conversation's over. Lucy: What just happened here? Ian: I've had this nightmare. Lucy: About me and Kevin? Ian: It's a terrible dream, you know. Lucy: It -- it doesn't mean anything. The kiss or him -- Ian: In this dream, I finally realize what immortality really means. It means outliving you. It means outliving all the people I love. Lucy: That was your dream? Ian: I want to grow old with you. I want to watch you grow more beautiful every year. That's what I wanted to tell you when I came through that door, you know? That's what I wanted to say -- that Chris and I are working on a serum to bring back my mortality, because that's what I want. Lucy: That's what I want. More than anything I've ever wanted, I want us. Can't you understand that? Christina: Hey, mommy, we're home, me and daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: Ok, I knew there was going to be trouble as soon as we told Caleb that he was going to be a part of this fashion show. Rafe: There was going to be trouble whether we let him play or not. Alison: No. Maybe -- Rafe: See, this way we can keep an eye on him and we'll be ready when it starts, all right? Alison: "When it starts." I mean, isn't it unavoidable? I don't suppose maybe you could just sort of walk away from it. Rafe: Hmm. I don't think you really want me to do that, ok? Alison: Rafe, come on. Rafe: Just think about this, ok? Caleb got to come back here because I did. I'm here with you now because that kind of balance exists, ok, so it's my responsibility to make sure he's stopped, and that's exactly what I'm going to do, ok? And we're going get through tonight perfectly. It'll be fine, no matter what Caleb throws at us, all right? Come here. [Livvie chuckles] Caleb: Oh, it's nice to see the front page didn't ruin your big romance. Alison: Why are you guys here so early? Caleb: I like to do an early sound check when I play. It's part of the job. Livvie: So, Alison, about tonight -- the designer -- are they bringing in a bunch of models and stuff from out of town, or what's -- Alison: No, no, I wanted to make it fun and kind of causal, so I asked some friends. Livvie: Oh, come on, and you didn't ask me? Alison: No, I'm sorry. I thought that you would probably just decline, so -- Livvie: Well, why don't you try me? Rafe: Livvie, what are you doing? Caleb: Hey, easy, Rafe. You know, I'm playing here for free. I think the least you could do is hear what she has to say. She's trying to help out. Livvie: Yeah, I'm serious here. I would really love to be a model in your fashion show. Alison: Livvie? Come on. Livvie: What's wrong, old friend? Are you afraid I might steal the show? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Look, I'm really, really sorry. Christina: Can daddy have lunch with us? Kevin: You know, I would have knocked, but she just opened the door and -- Lucy: It's all right. It's ok. Christina: Can daddy stay? Kevin: Actually, no, honey. I have a lot of work to do -- Ian: No, why not? I think you guys still have a lot to talk about. Come on. What do you say we go play outside, huh? Christina: Ok. Ian: Ok. Lucy: Ian -- Ian: Yeah. Lucy: No secrets. And you're not wrong. So, how'd this morning go? Kevin: Amazing. Incredible, really. She -- she painted this amazing painting. I mean, really, you have to see it. Lucy: That's good. I'm very glad it went so well. Kevin: But that's not why Ian thought we should talk, not about Christina, is it? Lucy: No, it's not. Kevin: Well, ok. Out with it. Lucy: I really don't want to hurt you, and I just want to explain. Kevin: You kissed me, and now you're confused. Lucy: It did not mean anything. I hope you can understand that. Kevin: I understand that you stumbling around trying to hand me a load of bull is just that, because something did happen between us, Lucy, and we both know it. [Christina growls] [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: Come on, Livvie, what's really going on here? Caleb: Oh, Rafe. Paranoia is such an unattractive quality. May I have a banana? Alison: Livvie, why would you want to be in the fashion show here? I mean, especially with it being in our gym? Livvie: Well, Caleb is right. It just sounds like it would be a whole lot of fun. Rafe: Or maybe you really did get upset about this picture in the paper and you decided you didn't want to stay too far away from Caleb, right? Livvie: I always want to stick close to Caleb. I don't need any picture in the paper to make me do that. Caleb: Thank you, sweetheart. Livvie: You're welcome. Alison, I'm being serious with you. I want to be in this show. Are you going to let me model for you? Yes or no? Alison: Yeah -- no, that's fine. We can just figure out later what you will wear. Livvie: Excellent, that's perfect. Alison: I'm going to go check on the sound check. Caleb: Hey, you know what? I'll be right back. Livvie: Ok. Caleb: I'm going to check on this, too. Livvie: Ok. Rafe: Ahem. Livvie: I can't wait. Can you? Rafe: Caleb set this up, right? This picture? Livvie: Rafe, believe it or not, Caleb doesn't sit up at night trying to think of ways to get at you. Rafe: Hmm. Livvie: And this would have been very hurtful to me, too, and he wouldn't do that, not intentionally. Now, why don't you tell me the truth. Rafe: Oh, ok, the truth about what? Livvie: You're worried about Alison, aren't you? You think your sweet little Ali has the hots for Caleb. Rafe: You know what? This conversation's over. It was really nice to talk to you. Livvie: Ok, then, bye-bye. You did go and see Caleb, and you were half undressed, and, no, Alison, it was not an accident. It's time for an accident of my own. Oh, yeah. This is going to be one hell of a fashion show. Alison: You know, look, I promised the crew -- they'll set it up when they get back. I think they're just probably on a break or something, ok? Caleb: No, they'll be back. Don't worry about it. Alison: Right, right. How am I really supposed to relax at all today, though, if Livvie is now in the fashion show? Caleb: She's trying, all right? Alison: I know. Yeah, she's trying. What happened to the vows that we all made? Caleb: Never going to happen. Alison: Right. This all started again because of this stupid ring. Caleb: Hey, you know, if you decide to do something like this again, give me a call, cause I know some better sound guys. Alison: Look, if you're planning on doing something, I'm just going to ask you honestly. Please don't hurt anyone, ok? I'm going to go check on the crew. Ok? Caleb: Hmm. [Caleb sighs] Caleb: Oh, Alison. You take something that doesn't belong to you and you're going to get hurt. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "Port Charles: The Gift." [NEXT_ON] Kevin: Lucy, it was a kiss. Lucy: Fine. Whatever it was, it didn't matter. Kevin: Just who are you trying to convince of that? Rafe: I think something's going down with Caleb tonight. Livvie: At the end of little miss perfect's fashion show, she's going to get exactly what she deserves.

He fills her in on the research to restore his mortality

Todd: Oh, great. It's Mr. Sunshine. Blair: John! It's always good to see you. Is this business or social? John: Actually, I'm here to see Kelly. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Dude, how'd you know? Markko: These are for Langston. Cole: Ah. Peace offering? Markko: We made peace last night. Cole: So you're cool? Markko: Never better. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Starr, no, I'm--I'm not breaking up with Ford. I'm breaking up with Markko. Starr: You can't be serious. Langston: Well, you're the one who said it--I have to end it. Starr: With Ford, not Markko! [SCENE_BREAK] Judge: The court has noted Ms. Delgado's plea, but I would like to hear from her client. Mr. Joplin, do you plead not guilty by reason of insanity? Roxy: Go for it, Schuy. Gigi: I'm sorry, Your Honor. I'm early for another hearing. I didn't mean to interrupt. Schuyler: Wait. Gigi? I can't do this without you. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: You got nerves of steel. Matthew: No, I just have to keep calm for my mom. My dad would want that. Rex: See, that's a Buchanan talking--always doing the right thing. I'd make a lousy Buchanan. Matthew: Not according to my dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: No, no, no, it's not a problem. I just wanted to make sure that you knew. Yeah, I'll make sure to let you know if we know anything, okay? Love you, too. Jessica: Mom? Natalie: Yeah. She's thinking about cutting her trip short and coming home. Jessica: What happens if Uncle Bo doesn't wake up? [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Nora: Bo? [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: So what happened? I thought you and Langston were on the outs. Markko: Nope, we're good. Cole: So you thinking that she was someplace else-- Markko: I was just all up in my head. Look. When you really care about somebody, you can drive yourself nuts thinking all kinds of crazy stuff when it's really not that at all. But thanks to you, I came back down to earth, so I owe you one. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: You can't break up with Markko. Langston: It was your idea! Starr: That's not true. Langston: You said, I have to choose. Starr: Not choosing Ford! Langston: Okay, look. Just because you don't like him doesn't mean-- Starr: It's not even about that. It's that you're thinking about breaking up with someone who loves you for someone who can't even have a relationship with you. Langston: You don't know that. Starr: He is a player, Langston. He has a ton of girlfriends. Langston: Okay. Well, all I know is how I feel, and I--I can't give that up. I won't. Starr: What about when you lose everything? Because that's exactly what's gonna happen to you. Langston: What are you saying, Starr? If I break up with Markko, you won't be my friend? [SCENE_BREAK] Destiny: Have you heard from Matthew? Danielle: No. You? Destiny: Not a word. Danielle: Well, isn't your brother treating Mr. Buchanan? Destiny: And he won't tell me a thing. Doctor-patient confidentiality is so annoying. I'm Matthew's best friend. Danielle: Yeah, and I'm his--his friend, too. I mean, he needs us, right? Destiny: And they won't even let us in the waiting room of the ICU. What kind of rule is that? Danielle: The kind of rule that needs breaking. Destiny: I mean, it's not like we want to operate or anything. We just want to be there for Matthew. Danielle: So, you in? Destiny: We're breaking into the ICU? Danielle: Hell, yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Eight years of medical school so they won't tell you what they don't know, which is pretty much everything. Matthew: Do you think this is what it was like for my dad when I was in surgery? Clint: Oh, no. It was worse. I mean, not as if I was there--I was stuck here in Llanview--but when it's your own kid? Oh, my God. Matthew: I think it's worse when it's your dad. I mean, no offense. A kid is young. But a dad...he could-- Clint: Matthew, not gonna happen. Do you understand me? Matthew: Yes, sir. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Hey, Natalie. Jessica. How are you holding up? Jessica: Fine, thanks. Um, Dad just came back. I want to go find out if he--if he found out anything. Brody: Heh! Natalie: Brody, don't take it personally. She's 17 in her head. Brody: Oh, yeah. She doesn't remember you, doesn't remember me...and one of the few people she does remember is in the ICU. Natalie: Well, I hope something snaps her out of this soon. Brody: Well, it kind of looked like the two of you were making a little progress. Natalie: Heh! It'll fade. Soon as Uncle Bo gets out of the woods, then...she'll hate my guts again. Brody: Well, this has to change soon. I mean, it can't go on forever. Natalie: Yeah, I hope not, because I just don't know if we're ever gonna have a decent relationship. Brody: You're her sister. She has to stay close to you. If she doesn't recover, I'll have lost her for good. [SCENE_BREAK] Oliver: I should have called the union. They could have hooked me up with a pro bono attorney. Kyle: Oh, well, he's just a little preoccupied right now. You'll get used to it. Oliver: Will you stop assuming that we're gonna get custody? Kyle: Of course you're gonna get custody, Oliver. Oliver: How? I have no money for an attorney, no way to persuade a family court judge that I should keep her. Kyle: Ohh. Well, you are her father, and you're a police officer, and I think you're forgetting that your boyfriend's a saint. Oliver: Yeah, well, they're not gonna really care about that. She has an aunt who wants her who's a mother and has a kid and knows what she's doing. If I were the judge, I'd give her to Gigi. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: With all due respect, Your Honor, I came in by mistake. I don't think I should be here. Schuyler: No, Gigi, you really need to hear this because if it weren't for you, I couldn't do it. Judge: Mr. Joplin, your plea. Schuyler: Yeah. Uh, sorry. I'm guilty as charged. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Hey, bro. Rex: Hey. Natalie: "Hey, sis." Somebody's got to remember who I am. Rex: She doesn't know what she's missing. You're the best sister in the world. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Greg? Greg? Rex: Hey, what happened? Nora: Greg? Greg: Yes. What is it? Nora: He's awake. Clint: Nora, what's going on? Greg: Give me one second, please. Nora: Okay. Clint: What's happening? Nora: Your brother's awake. Your father's awake. He's awake. Ohh. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: You'd do that? You'd really give up on me? Starr: No. No, never. You're--you're like a sister, Langston. There's nothing you could ever do that would change that. You know that, right? Langston: It just seems like you're mad at me or-- Starr: I'm not mad at you. I'm worried about you because you breaking up with Markko is gonna change everything. Langston: I know, but that's the thing. I can't keep doing it. Starr: Have you really thought it through? Langston: That's all I've been doing. Starr: Thinking about Ford? Langston: And Markko. Starr: And Cole? Langston: Cole? Starr: Markko's best friend, you know, my boyfriend? Langston: I know who he is. Starr: If you think that the 4 of us are gonna be able to hang out after you break up with Markko...life as we know it, it's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: So how exactly did I bring you back down to earth? Markko: You told me to stop being so paranoid, to talk to the girl, which I did--not easy, by the way. Cole: Well, it gets easier. Markko: Yeah, I hope so. Anyway, I, uh, told her how much I was worried about her and how I felt, and it worked. Cole: So you guys are good? Markko: Better than ever. Cole: Wow. That's a first. Markko: What do you mean? Cole: Well, I'm not exactly the king of advice. Markko: Well, what about that girl, um, Hannah? You were holding her hand. Cole: I was not holding her hand. Markko: All right, you know what I mean. She seems like she's been doing a lot better since you got involved. Cole: All right. Look. I'm not involved, and as far as "better" goes, we'll see if she can give up on that jackass Ford and move on. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Yeah, I don't think Marty would appreciate you here sniffing around these Cramer women instead of taking care of her and John Jr. Elijah: Congratulations, by the way. Having a baby, it's a wonderful thing. Todd: Oh, yeah, like you'd know. Blair: Yes, congratulations. I'm happy for the both of you, John. Todd: Pbbt! John: Thank you. Todd: If you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you. Elijah: Well, if you'll all excuse me, I have to get ready for court. Blair: John, it's always great to see you. And, Todd, do not make me call security. John: You have a minute to talk? Kelly: Sure. Todd? Todd: Oh, no--yeah. Don't mind me. Kelly: Is this about my mom's death? John: I got a lead. I'm gonna check it out. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: So when you're saying that he's awake, are we talking his eyes opening up or-- Nora: Yes, yes, his eyes opened-- Matthew: Is he talking? Nora: No, he's--he's got that thing in his mouth, so he can't talk, really, or anything, but he opened his eyes and looked right at me. Natalie: Does he know who you are? Nora: Yeah! When he opened his eyes, he reached out his hand-- Jessica: Is he in any pain? Nora: I don't--I don't know. I don't think so. I think he's on pain meds. I don't know. Rex: Hey, how is he? Matthew: Is he talking? Greg: The good news is he's awake and stable. In fact, he's breathing on his own. I was able to take him off the respirator. Nora: Oh, that's wonderful. Matthew: Can I see him? Rex: Is he gonna be okay? Greg: He's lost a lot of blood, and he's just come through a major surgery. I mean, there's still a risk of infection. Clint: Look. Is he gonna pull through? Yes or no? Greg: Barring any unforeseen complications, I expect Bo to make a full recovery. Matthew: Yes! Natalie: See? I told you so. Rex: Yeah, you did, sis. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Judge, you can't listen to him. He's non compos mentis-- Téa: Judge Thompson, if I might have a moment to confer with my client, please-- Assistant D.A.: Her client made his wishes very clear, Your Honor. Roxy: Yeah, but he doesn't know what he's saying. Schuyler: Yes, I do, Your Honor. Hey, I do. I think my...lawyer truly believes that I'm crazy or that I was, that I would have to be to do the things that I've done. And...you know, she's half-right. I've done some pretty unforgivable things. I denied my own daughter--I put her life on the line just because I was trying to impress somebody, to make her love me. And, uh, yeah, I--I lost myself a little bit. I lost my perspective. I lost my judgment. I lost everything that I worked for since I put the drugs down. But I knew what I was doing, Your Honor. I just...thought that it would be worth the risk. And, uh...yeah. I was wrong, and I deserve to be punished. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: I thought you said you weren't sure you were gonna get involved. Did you speak to the authorities in California? John: Mm-hmm. We're in touch. I got this lead, and I want to follow up on it. Todd: Oh, we don't need your lead. I got my own lead. John: About the calls to Kelly coming from inside the institution? Hey, look. Why don't you do us all a favor and just leave this to professionals? Todd: The last time this professional was in charge, you got cozy with Natalie, Jessica got shot, and some stripper fell through some ice. Kelly: Okay. Todd, I'm really thankful for all the help you have given me, but John is better equipped and much less likely to get himself arrested, okay? Todd: Well--well, let me tell you, he's not exactly well liked among legal circles. Kelly: Okay. You are? What's next? John: What's next is I've got interviews scheduled with the staff at the institution. I'm flying out today. Kelly: Great. I'll go with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: Here. Why don't you tell her what you just told me? Go ahead. Tell her-- tell her--tell her. Tell her that we can't possibly win custody, you know? That it's no use, that we might as well just give up and go home because we're not possibly gonna win custody. Oliver: I can't do that. Kyle: No. No, you can't. Look. Okay. I get that you're scared. Who's not scared? This little girl eats 5 times a day, and I can't even boil an egg. Oliver: Heh heh heh! Kyle: I live in a hotel, Oliver. There's no kitchen. I was up all night last night just trying to figure out where to get her breakfast. Oliver: Breakfast? We can pick her up some more formula at the grocery store. Kyle: See? You're a natural at this. You're good at it. You feed her, and I'll dress her. Then we just have to figure out how we're gonna get her home. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge: Mr. Joplin, I need to make sure you understand the consequences of a guilty plea. There will be no trial. Once you admit guilt, you will be sentenced, and the charges you face carry significant prison time. Schuyler: Yeah, I realize that, Your Honor. Judge: Very well, then. I'll accept your plea of guilty as charged. You'll be remanded until such time as sentencing can be rendered. Téa: Your Honor, given Mr. Joplin's extraordinary degree of cooperation, I am requesting that he be allowed to remain at liberty until sentencing so that he be allowed to finalize his affairs. Schuyler: Téa, it's--it's okay. Ha! Uh, there's nothing I can't do from prison. So, you know, send me to Statesville. Roxy: I don't think you know what you're doing. Judge, do you think that we could have more time? I would like to get to know my son a little bit better before I got to say good-bye. Schuyler: Roxy, I can't. I can't go home knowing Bo Buchanan's in the hospital because of me. [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: Can I go see my dad? Greg: Sure. For a few moments, okay? But, please, just one at a time? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hi, son. Matthew: Does it hurt? Bo: Oh...if it didn't hurt after being shot and cut open, I mean, hell. How are you doing? Matthew: Me? Fine. Bo: You don't look so hot. Matthew: It just reminds me of when I was in the hospital. Bo: That was scary. Matthew: Yeah? Bo: It was the worst. Matthew: Yeah, well, Uncle Clint said... Bo: What did he say? Matthew: He said that when it's your kid in the hospital, it's the worst thing. But I think this is worse. Bo: I'm glad that he was there for you. Matthew: Well, I was mostly with Mom. I'm trying to keep her from, you know-- Bo: Oh, yeah. Just going after every living thing within a 5-mile radius. Ohh! Matthew: Dad? Bo: Ah, it's--it's okay. Only hurts when I laugh. Matthew: Dad? Bo: Hmm? Matthew: I'm really glad you're okay. Bo: Me, too, buddy. Me, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Destiny: So, why do I have to be the candy striper, again? Danielle: Because I look more like Matthew's long-lost cousin. Destiny: And I look more like his actual sister? Danielle: Oh, my God, you're right. Okay, you'll be the long-lost cousin, and I'll be the candy striper. Destiny: Why don't we just have him paged? "Matthew Buchanan, come to the front desk." Danielle: Now, that's genius. Destiny: Glad we can agree on something. Danielle: Look. I'm really sorry for being such a bitch. It's just this stupid play. I mean, come on, who needs it? Our friendship is way more important. [Cell phone rings] Danielle: It's Matthew! Matthew? Matthew: Hey. I've got great news. My dad's awake. He's gonna be okay. Danielle: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Mr. G.: Girls? Danielle: Oh, sorry. Sorry. We just got some really great news. Mr. G.: Oh, it can't be better than what I've got here. Matthew: Dani? Danielle: Oh. Matthew? Oh, my God, I'm so happy for you. Can I call you back? Matthew: Ah, yeah, sure. Danielle: Okay, great. Sorry, Mr. G. Destiny: Is that the cast list? Mr. G.: It most certainly is. Danielle: Are we in it? Destiny: Of course we're in it. I'm Starr, and you're-- Mr. G.: No, hang on. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I believe you're, uh...oh, here it is. Congratulations, Langston. Destiny: Langston? Mr. G.: And, Danielle, you'll be playing Starr. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Well, I'm glad you guys worked it out because it was, uh--it was getting a little tense at home. Markko: Yeah. Sorry about that, but it's all good now. And all it took was a little honest communication. Who knew? Langston: You don't think that I'd do anything to keep us all friends? Starr: So work it out with Markko. Langston: I've tried, but it just doesn't change. He's either planning out my life or looking at me with those puppy-dog eyes and...I just--I can't take it anymore. It's not fair to him. He deserves to be with somebody who will appreciate him, not some girl who feels sorry for him and then turns around and cheats on him. No, I have to end this so that we can both start over. Starr: So that's it? You're really breaking up with him? Langston: Don't look at me like that. I love Markko, I do. He's the best. I just don't want to be his girlfriend anymore. And I--I just wish that there was a way to do that without breaking his heart. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Do I look that bad, Balsom? Rex: No. It's just, that bullet was meant for me. Bo: There's always next time. Rex: I need you in one piece. Do you understand me? Bo: What, are you mad at me? Rex: Yes, I'm furious. You die, and I'm lost. So I'm better off taking the bullet, okay? So next time, how about I get shot and you feel like an idiot? Deal? Bo: How about next time, nobody gets shot and we all go out for a beer? Rex: That's fine by me...because this--this does not work for me. I don't want to see you in this bed again. Bo: That's because you love me. Rex: Not at--not at the moment. Natalie: Hey, Dad. Rex: I'll see you later. Bo: Can't wait. Rex: You think I was too hard on him? I should take off for a while, go see Gigi. Natalie: Well, you know what? You--you should probably go check on Roxy, too. Rex: Yeah, I don't know. Things have been a little weird since I found out she's not my mother. Natalie: Okay, so make them not weird. Rex: How? Natalie: Do I have to do all of the work? Come on! Go--go hug her. Go--go annoy her. Just go be her son. Go! [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: I guess it's just you and me. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: All right. All right. Just because I love you, man. Cole: Okay. I'll call first. Hannah: Is this seat taken? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I don't think there's any easy way to break up with someone, not that I have any experience. Langston: Guess I have to tell him all about Ford, huh? Starr: It'd be better if he heard it from you. Langston: Yeah, I guess I owe him that. Starr: When are you gonna tell him? Langston: He's on his way home. Starr: You mean today? Like right now? Langston: Yeah. Wait. No. You don't have to go. Starr: I definitely have to go, Lang. Langston: Oh, my God, you're right. Everything's gonna change. Starr: Gonna move back to Aunt Dorian's? Langston: I didn't even think about that. Starr: Well, it wouldn't be fair for us to kick Markko out. Langston: No. No, of course not. I'm sure his parents will be thrilled to see the last of me. But, um...I--I can't move back to Dorian's. Starr: You need to stay somewhere. You're not thinking about moving in with Ford, are you? Langston: He hasn't even asked me yet. Starr: You would move in with him? Langston: Well, I--I moved in with Markko, and you moved in with Cole. I mean, I have to do what feels right, and this feels right. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I work alone. Kelly: John, this is my mother we're talking about. John: Which means you're emotionally involved, which means you'll make mistakes. We can't risk that. Kelly: Fine. Then I'll go out there on my own and no doubt make silly mistakes with my ignorant questions and bad timing. Todd: Yeah, I'll keep her on the straight and narrow, John. Right, kiddo? It's just you and me now. John doesn't want to leave Marty alone, anyway, not in her delicate condition. John: Not that it's any of your business, butt Marty's fine with me going to California. Todd: Where you have no jurisdiction. John: I've been credentialed to investigate any crime that ties into our ongoing investigation of Mitch Laurence and Allison Perkins. Kelly: Great. Then we're all set. Todd: No, I don't think so. Do you forget who you work for? Me. You set one foot out of Llanview, you're fired. [Cell phone rings] John: You know what? I changed my mind. Kelly, you can come with me. McBain. Todd: You're under contract. Kelly: Yeah, and thanks to my contract, I have several personal days coming my way. John: I have to stop by the hospital. Bo just woke up. Todd: Ooh, joy. Kelly: I'm gonna pack a bag, and I will meet you at the airport. John: See you there. Bye, Todd. Blair: Hey! Oh. Wait, wait, wait. Wait. Where's everybody going? Todd: Nowhere, if I have anything to say about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: I have to stay here, renounce your claim to Sierra. See you in Statesville. Schuyler: Thank you...for everything. Roxy: Hey, you, take it easy. Téa: He's just doing his job. Roxy: Well, do it nicer. Téa: Hey, Greenlee, will you give them a moment alone? Roxy: Thanks. Listen, Schuy. It's not too late. You tell the judge you made a mistake, you want to change your plea. Schuyler: It wasn't a mistake. It's the first thing I've gotten right in a long time. [SCENE_BREAK] Elijah: What happened? Gigi: Schuyler pled guilty. They're sending him to Statesville. Schuyler: Gigi, I'm so sorry for everything, but most of all, for making you worry for Sierra, okay? And no matter what happens, I know you're gonna be a great mother to her. You are. I know it. [SCENE_BREAK] Hannah: So how's your mom? Cole: She's okay, but she's got to take it easy for a while. So she moved in with her boyfriend, and she's cutting back on her practice. Hannah: Oh. Cole: But, you know, I'm sure that, you know, she can make some time for you. I mean, that's if you still want to see her. Hannah: Yeah, I was thinking about it. She seems, like, really nice and easy to talk to, like her son. I really appreciate the help, Cole. I just hope Starr's okay with it. Cole: Why wouldn't she be? I mean, you're a friend, and she knows that. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: So...good luck. Langston: Starr, wait. No. I...I never meant for things to get like this. Starr: I know. Langston: And if I could change things, I would. I would do anything for Markko to be the one...like Cole is for you. Starr: Hey. It's gonna be okay. Langston: I don't know what I'd do without you. Starr: Luckily, you'll never have to find out. Markko: Hey. Starr: I have to go. I'll see you later. Markko: Well, see you. I've been looking forward to this all morning. [SCENE_BREAK] Destiny: This thing is rigged. I nailed that audition. Mr. G.: You certainly gave it your all, but-- Destiny: But nothing! She didn't even want to audition. She just wanted to stick it to her dad. You need a real actress to play Starr. Danielle: Look. Langston's a great part. Destiny: She's the best friend, the second banana, the also-ran--you. Danielle: What happened to not letting the play ruin our friendship? Destiny: That was your idea, not mine. Matthew: Hey, guys. Destiny: How's your dad? Danielle: And what are you doing here? Matthew: My dad wanted me to come back to school. So what did I miss? [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: He woke up. He's totally conscious. Brody: I'm gonna head out. Natalie: You're not gonna wait to see Bo? Brody: I'll come back after the family's had a chance to spend some time with him. I don't--I don't want to intrude. Natalie: Brody, you're not intruding. Brody: I doubt your sister would agree. She's probably afraid I'm gonna bring up our bet. Natalie: What bet? Brody: She didn't tell you? Natalie: She doesn't exactly confide in me. Brody: Well, we played this game of horse at the high school gym, and I won, and now she has to go out with me. Natalie: Wow. She agreed to this? Brody: Well, like I said, I won. Heh heh heh! Natalie: Okay. So when's the big night? Brody: We haven't set it up yet. Natalie: What are you waiting for? Brody: For her to look at me, just once, like she used to. Natalie: Do you want her back, Brody? Brody: You know I do. Natalie: Okay. Then--then stop waiting for a miracle to happen, and just make one happen. Take her out, and make her remember you. Brody: We're not supposed to push her. Natalie: And how's that working for you? I'm thinking we need to try something else, you know? If we want the real Jessica back, then we need to go and get her. John: How is he? Natalie: He's gonna be okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: You know, it finally hit me. When I saw you lying here earlier looking half dead, it hit me. Asa's gone. Ben--gone. It's just you and me now, Bo. And if we want this family to prosper, we're gonna have to fix things. And I'm not saying that it's gonna be easy, because there has to be a kind of, uh...reckoning before we can put things right. But when that time comes, we're gonna do it as brothers. So you heal up, all right? And I'll be waiting for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: I'll be speaking on Schuyler's behalf at the custody hearing. Elijah: He's pressing the case? Téa: No. He's officially renouncing any claim to Sierra Rose. Gigi: Okay. Elijah: Now all we have is Oliver Fish to worry about. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Um, can I have a moment? I want to say good-bye to my daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: Hey. Roxy: Hey. Kyle: How's Rex? Roxy: Well, he's quite worried about Bo. Kyle: How are you doing? Roxy: Well, it's a good thing I got support hose on. It's the only thing holding me up. Kyle: So how are you gonna baby-sit? Roxy: What do you mean? Kyle: Little girl over there is counting on you. Sierra's gonna need a grandma, Roxy, and you're it. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Hey, baby girl. I know that being born is hard enough as it is, and I didn't mean to make it harder on you, but guess what? Your daddy's gonna take such good care of you. And I'm gonna do everything I can to make it up to you, okay? I just hope one day, you forgive me. Kyle: Hey, guys, the, uh, hearing's about to start. Oliver: Good luck, Schuyler. [Sierra shouts] Roxy: You ready? Schuyler: Yeah. Yeah. Roxy: I'll walk with you as far as they let me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: Todd, I wall call you when I get to L.A. Todd: Oh, I don't think so. I was just checking on the internet, and it seems all the flights from Llanview to California have been booked. Blair: Todd, did you buy all the tickets? Kelly: Well, I'm sure he did, which is why I took the liberty of booking his jet. Todd: No, you can't do that. Kelly: Oh, according to my contract, I most certainly can. Todd: Well, I forbid it. No, no, no, you can't do that. I need the jet. My needs trump yours. Blair: Oh, yeah, as always. Kelly: Well, in that case, I'm sure that Kevin would just love to loan me the B.E. jet, especially if I tell him it would tick you off royally. Right. So I'll be taking your jet. Blair, good-bye. Blair: Good-bye. Well, it looks like you just met your match. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Grab the first jet to California, check it out. John: I hate to leave you like this. Nora: Don't worry. I'll keep my eye on the department. John: Oh, yeah? Well, we won't be long. Welcome back, boss. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Can I borrow your sister? Natalie: Absolutely. Jessica: I--I really need to get back to school. Brody: This won't take long. I just wanted you to know I'm calling in my mark. Jessica: What does that mean? Brody: That date you owe me? I'm collecting. [SCENE_BREAK] John: [Sighs] So I'm gonna be out of town for a couple days. Natalie: Be careful. John: Always. [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: So the cast list is ready? Danielle: Yeah. I'm Starr, and Destiny is Langston. Matthew: That's awesome. You're both gonna be great. What about me? Did I get a role? Danielle: Well, I didn't see the cast list, but I'm sure you're Cole. Mr. G.: Actually-- Danielle: I can find it. Destiny: I don't see your name. Danielle: Oh, my God. Matthew: I'm Markko? [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: My mom has office hours Saturday mornings. Starr: Can I have a word with my boyfriend? Hannah: Yeah. No problem. Cole: Hey, what's wrong? Starr: Langston's breaking up with Markko. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: Here we go. Langston: What is all this? Markko: This is musicals--all of 'em. We got Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, Bernstein, Sondheim, Larson--the works. We are having us a little festival. Oh, and I found this awesome web site. It's got photos of every set on Broadway. So pick a film, and I'll get the lights. Langston: Markko, wait. I need to talk to you. Markko: Why? What's up? [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: Let's go, Joplin. Schuyler: Hey. Hey. Just know something. I never stood a chance with her. Guard: I said, let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Bailiff: All rise. The court is now in session, the honorable Judge Henson presiding. Judge: You may be seated. I understand the parties are all present? Elijah: Yes, they are, Your Honor. Téa: Ready to proceed, Your Honor. Judge: Good. All right, ladies and gentlemen, we are here to establish custody of the minor child Sierra Rose Morasco. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Ohh. Finally. I mean, I'm all for family togetherness, but that was ridiculous. Did you see how many people were out there? Bo: Nora. Nora: And they all came around because they love you. Bo: Nora. Nora: What? Bo: Will you marry me?

Bo awakens and assures everybody he is ok

Luke: Ethan is my son. No questions, no doubts about it? Holly: None. Ethan: Why would he believe a word out of your mouth? You've been lying to us from day one. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Are you sure you're all right? I wasn't too -- Carly: Thrilling? Jax: No. Carly: Passionate? Romantic? How about all of the above? Jax: Well, we just got to watch your blood pressure, okay? Because you don't want it to spike. Carly: We have a doctor's note. She says that sex is a great stress reliever, and I have to tell you, I feel so much more relaxed. Jax: The tension certainly was building, wasn't it? Carly: Yes, it was. And we need this a lot more. Jax: Well, doctor's orders. How can I refuse? [Knock on door] Morgan: Oh, not again. Carly: Oh -- hi. You've seen us kiss before. Morgan: Yeah, well, you have to stop. We're going to see Michael tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: No, no, no. Spinelli: Oh, greetings, Stone Cold. Hey. Jason: Let's go. Spinelli: I've been so immersed in the Crimson case, which I dare say has been solved with clever and talented sleuthing, not to mention -- Jason: Okay, can you just focus? It's very important. Spinelli: What is the nature of your business? Jason: I need this analyzed ASAP. Spinelli: Well, what am I looking for? Jason: I need to know if the recording's real. Spinelli: What information is contained within? Jason: It's proof Claudia was responsible for Michael's shooting. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Well, I'm glad that you feel that Michael responded to me. Sonny: Like I said, you know, it's because you guys don't have history. Claudia: And we like the same music and horror movies. Sonny: I didn't expect you two to get along, to be honest. I didn't -- I really didn't. Claudia: Should I be insulted? Sonny: Well, him and his mother, you know, they've been pretty tense since you woke up, and he needs someone that he can relax with, and for whatever reason, it's you. [Phone rings] Claudia: Hello? Michael: Hey, Claudia? Claudia: Michael, we were just talking about you, your dad and I -- all good, by the way. Michael: Yeah, can I speak to him? Claudia: Sure. Sonny: What's up? Michael: Hey, Dad. Can you come back to the hospital? You and Claudia? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Hi. Lulu: Hi. Lucky: Listen, if you're here to pitch a case for Ethan Lovett, I will pass, okay? Lulu: I know that you're ticked that I'm okay with him being our brother. Lucky: Or not. You know, it seems that Holly's been lying about everything. Lulu: Well, I would like it if she and dad were his parents. I like Ethan. I think it would be nice for Dad to have one kid who isn't pissed at him. Lucky: You aren't. Lulu: Well, I was for a very long time. Lucky: But now that you know Dad fooled around on Mom, all is forgiven? Lulu: Look, I just -- a lot of men cheat. Dillon cheated on Georgie with me. Johnny and Logan cheated on me with Maxie. How can I be upset with Dad for being true to form? Lucky: Don't you find that a little cynical? Lulu: You're pissed off enough for the both of us. Lucky: Dad betrayed our mother. And you know, what I don't understand is why it doesn't bother you. Lulu: Dad has never claimed to be anything other than who he is. So what has he really done that you can't forgive? [SCENE_BREAK] Holly: We were trapped, and we thought we were going to die. Our emotions were all over the place. We were clinging onto life the only way that we could. Am I describing this accurately? Luke: Tell it your way, English. Holly: When we managed to escape, Luke went back to Laura and Lucky in South America, and I wished him well. And then later I found out I was pregnant, which was quite unexpected, to say the least. Luke: Why didn't you track me down? Why didn't you tell me? Holly: I couldn't have done that to you and Laura. You were married, and you had a child. Ethan: And you didn't want to be a mother. Holly: It wouldn't have been fair to you, Ethan. I was back working cons with my family, and I didn't want you to grow up the way that I had. I knew that eventually you would have grown up and started asking questions, and I would have been tempted to tell you about Luke, maybe even gone after him. I worried about it for weeks, for months. And then after you were born, I made the only choice that I could. It was to put you up for adoption. Ethan: So basically, you couldn't wait to get rid of me. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: It's Red Meteor 3, Michael's favorite video game. Maybe we can play it in his room. Carly: Oh, maybe. You know, we just have to see how Michael's feeling. He might be tired. Jax: Yeah, we have to take it easy on Michael. He was in a coma for a long time, and the doctors don't want him to do too much too soon. Morgan: I'll be cool. I can't wait to see him. Carly: You know, Michael is still healing from the brain surgery. And sometimes he kind of yells or he gets upset. But that's not Michael. So if that happens, just know that it's not Michael, it's the head injury, okay? Morgan: He'll remember me, won't he? Carly: Yes. He'll remember you, and he loves you as much as he ever did. He's just kind of trying to deal with the fact that he was, you know, asleep for a long time, so we have to be patient with him, okay? Morgan: It's okay, I'm good at being patient. Carly: I know you are. Morgan: And I won't get mad if Michael yells at me. I just want him to come home. Jax: It's what we all want. It may be a bit challenging at times, so we all have to help each other, okay? Morgan: Okay. Carly: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Sam helped me find the guy who rigged the bomb in Jerry's car. Spinelli: The one that nearly annihilated both you and the demented one? Jason: Yeah. It was Fredo Genovese. He actually recorded the call when Claudia gave the order. Spinelli: How did you get that? Jason: Sam. But now I'm counting on you, okay? I need to know that this recording has not been doctored or dummied. I put Claudia's voice on there also so you can compare the two. Spinelli: How did you get a recording -- never -- never mind. Claudia's voice: Hey. It's me, Claudia Z. Look, I need a job done right away. There's a late-model sedan, and it's heading towards the garage on 10th Street right now as we speak. So you don't have a lot of time. The license plate number is atj39k0. I need you to wire it to explode, and make sure the driver does not survive. [Jason sighs] Spinelli: Forgive me for asking, but doesn't this merely prove that vixenella attempted to kill the demented one? Jason: Yeah, Jerry is the only one that ties Claudia to Michael's shooting. She tried to kill him to shut him up. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Hey. Michael: Hey, Claudia. Amazing song. Claudia: What? Michael: Want to hear? Claudia: Oh, yeah, I love that band. Michael: There's so much great music on here. I got to catch up. Sonny: What did you want to see us about, Michael? Michael: Well -- Mom decided that I have to go live with her and Jax. But it's my life. I get a vote, too. And I really want to live with you, Dad. Sonny: Mom and I agreed, though, so that's -- Michael: I know, I know. And you try to get along with her, but she's driving me crazy, and I don't know why. You know, maybe it's the surgery. Maybe it's just the way Mom and I are. Sonny: You always got along with her so well. Michael: And she treats me like a child still. Did you hear her? She calls me her baby. Mom is smothering me, and I can't fight with her. I can't. So can I just live with you and Claudia? Please? Claudia: I don't get to decide, but it's fine with me. You know. Michael: See, Claudia's good with it. Sonny: All right, just listen. Your mom has missed you so much. She's counting on this. Michael: Mom's got Morgan and Jax. It's not like she needs me for company. Claudia: Sonny, come on. You know, Michael has a point. It might be better for everybody involved if he's living with us. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: I don't know, it was just different for you. Mom and Dad, they were fighting all the time when you were growing up. Lulu: Mom was happy at home. Dad, he was happier on the road. Lucky: I know, and I was with him all the time. We were a team. Dad was my hero. Lulu: And now you know he wasn't heroic after all. Lucky: I know it shouldn't matter. But it does. Lulu: People aren't perfect. Dad certainly isn't. I'm not, either. But you got to love him anyway, because they're the only family that you have. [SCENE_BREAK] Holly: Giving you up was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. After you were born, I held you in my arms and I felt the most overwhelming love. But I told myself that I had to let you go because -- because I couldn't keep you with me, drag you around from place to place. I knew that if I really cared about you, then I had to let you be with a family that loved you and protected you. Eventually, I just picked up my life where I'd left off, and I went back to running scams and making money. Luke: But I've seen you since this boy was born, and you never said a word. You never so much as threw me a bone! Holly: I didn't know what had happened to our son. But after I had seen you, I couldn't stop thinking about it. So I went back and I started digging. And I found out that his adoptive parents had both died when he was 15, and now he was an orphan. Ethan: So you thought I was going to be all alone and vulnerable. The perfect time to drop in and take advantage of me. Holly: No. No, I wanted to know that you had grown up loved and cared for. Ethan: Oh, don't worry about that. My parents were wonderful. But it doesn't excuse what you did. Holly: I didn't have a choice. Ethan: I don't mean giving me up. I mean the lies you've told since you found me. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: I'll tell Michael he has to be careful because of the baby. Jax: It's just that Michael doesn't have a lot of self-control right now, so it might be a little bit harder for him. Morgan: Michael loves Mom as much as we do, he would never do anything to hurt her. Jax: No, of course he wouldn't. Morgan: And we'll help out around the house, so you can relax. Carly: You already are so good about doing all your chores. You take out the trash, you help me set the table all the time. Jax: Could put a little bit more effort into cleaning your room. Carly: Oh -- Morgan: Or I could just close the door so you can't see. Carly: That's a good idea. Jax: I used to do that. [Carly and Jax chuckle] Carly: It's all going to work out. Morgan: Can we go now? I want to see Michael. Carly: Yes, we can go now. Come on, let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: What are you doing? Spinelli: I've downloaded the accusatory recording onto the desktop, and I'm running vixenella's vocal sample through a variety of programs to assess its authenticity. Jason: So you're trying to match the samples. Spinelli: Precisely. Soon the computer will ascertain whether vixenella was actually speaking or she was framed. I must admit, I kind of hope it's the latter. Jason: You're hoping that Claudia's innocent? Spinelli: Yeah, well, she's always been kind to me. And on more than one occasion, she's interceded on my behalf with Mr. Sir. Jason: Yeah, only if there was something in it for her. Spinelli: Well, that assessment does not explain other anomalies. Remember when you and I were afflicted with Asian ague? She tended to us most graciously. Jason: She was stuck with us. She didn't have a choice. Spinelli: Other motives aside, I was grateful. Dare I say it? I must admit to having amicable feelings towards her. Jason: Spinelli, Claudia was working you, the same way she's working Michael right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Carly's pregnancy is risky. Maybe it's best if she doesn't have to deal with Michael's recovery right now. Michael: Jax said she can't have any stress. I don't want to feel like I'm walking on eggshells, like something I say can make Mom sick. Sonny: Your mom thinks she can handle it. Michael: She doesn't get it. I can't always control myself. Dr. Drake even said that it's going to be a while before the connections in my brain start firing again, right? Sonny: Right, but it doesn't -- Claudia: That's fine, because Michael can take all the time he wants, because I am fine with it. [Sonny sighs] Michael: Claudia and I have been getting along great. Claudia: And my pregnancy is not risky at all. Sonny: I -- I don't know. Michael: Don't you want me to live with you? Sonny: Come on, Mike. Of course, I want you to, but I don't want to go behind your mom's back. Michael: She needs me to be all calm and helpful, and I can't do that right now. Please. Can't we at least try it? Sonny: Tell you what. I will speak to your mother and see what she thinks. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Hey. Elizabeth: Hi. Lucky: You just missed Lulu. Unless I'm being tag-teamed. Elizabeth: All right, yes. I called her, but only because I'm concerned about you. I brought brownies to cheer you up. Lucky: No, seeing you cheers me up. Elizabeth: So has there been an update on whether or not Ethan's really your brother? Lucky: I'm not sure I even care anymore. What happened happened, whether Holly got pregnant or not. Elizabeth: Is there anything I can do? Lucky: It's just about me letting go of my childhood fantasy that I thought I had. Elizabeth: No, what you had was real. Lucky: No, I thought my father was much better than this. Elizabeth: Oh, Lucky, all kids idealize their parents. But yeah, it's a rude awakening, finding out the real person doesn't quite measure up. Lucky: I'm a grownup, and I don't even know why I haven't even let this go. Elizabeth: But in spite of all of Luke's faults, your mom and dad genuinely loved each other. Lucky: He's got a funny way of showing that. It's over, and I have to move on. Elizabeth: You know, in all the years that I've known you, there is one thing I'm certain of. You will never be able to move on from your dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Holly: I have no excuse for my lies. I can only tell you what was going through my mind at the time. Luke: Finish your story, I want to hear this. You tracked Ethan down. Holly: And I found him working at the resort. And I knew the moment that I saw you. You were such a wonderful combination of Luke and me -- tall and lanky like your father, and dark like me, and yet with a style and a charm all of your own. I -- I couldn't take my eyes off you. Ethan: You're good. Holly: I'm telling you the truth, Ethan. All the emotions that I felt when I held you as a baby came flooding back. And yet at the same time, I was so reminded of Luke the way you were working the bar. You were chatting up the customers, and you were so easy and personable. And I knew then and there that Luke should have a chance to know you. Luke: Why didn't you just tell the kid all this? Why didn't you tell me this? Why all these games? Why did you do this to us? Holly: I didn't know how you would react. So I set the wheels in motion, and I gave you the photograph, and I -- I left it to chance. If you were meant to connect, then you would. Ethan: And we did. Luke: And we did. And we could have years ago. This is not just your son, Holly. This is my son. And your plan gave us no choice in the deal. You kept him away from me and me away from him his whole life. And now you just want to come in and you suddenly want him to know me. Why? Why all these games? Holly: I don't know. I just -- I just wanted more. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Claudia is responsible for Michael's shooting. The only way that she could protect herself was getting pregnant by Sonny. Spinelli: I have to play devil's advocate. Isn't it possible she just got pregnant by accident? Jason: Are you kidding me with this today? The timing's too convenient. She knows that if she's carrying Sonny's kid, he's not going to hurt her, I'm not going to hurt her. Now she's taken another step with Michael -- he's awake. She's sucking up to him, acting like she's his best friend, and he's buying it. Spinelli: I fail to see why it's wrong for the newly anointed Mrs. Sir to shower kindness upon Michael. On the contrary, it would appear their warm, mutual feelings are beneficent. Jason: Claudia got Michael shot. Spinelli: Okay, the shooting was accidental. Mr. Sir was the intended target. So perhaps if -- if vixenella was involved, she's feeling genuine remorse for wounding his offspring. Or she's happy with her new stepmother status. Jason: You don't even understand the kind of woman Claudia is and what she is capable of. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: I think it's great that Michael wants to live with us, don't you? Sonny: I just don't like that he's having so many problems with his mother. Claudia: But he's going to get over that, and maybe even quicker if they're not living under the same roof. Okay? Carly: Hey. Sonny: Whoa. Hey. Morgan: Hey, Dad. Sonny: Buddy. Here to see your brother? Morgan: Yeah. Sonny: Yeah? Good. Claudia: Your dad said that you had a karate test on Saturday. How'd it go? Morgan: I passed. Claudia: That's excellent, Morgan. Morgan: Thanks. Sonny: Can we talk? Carly: All right. Hey, sweetie, why don't you go to the game rooms in pediatrics and I'll find you there, okay? Morgan: Okay. Carly: Okay, thanks. Jax: What's going on? Sonny: Michael says he -- he really wants to live with me. And I think at this time, it's best. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Hey, Michael. Michael: Hi. Morgan: I was supposed to wait for Mom and Jax, but I wanted to give you this -- Red Meteor 3, your favorite game. Michael: Yeah, I used to play this all the time. Morgan: I put it in your hand once when you in the coma. I was hoping it would wake you up. It's kind of old now. Michael: Thanks, Morgan. Thanks a lot. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I don't understand. We talked about this. You agreed that Michael should live with me and Jax. Sonny: Yeah, I know, but the thing is, Michael called and wanted us to come to the hospital, and he wants to live with us. Carly: Why? Sonny: Because he doesn't want to fight with you. Carly: I don't want to fight with him, either. I love Michael. I just want things back to the way they were, Sonny. Sonny: I know you do, but he's feeling a lot of pressure. I know you're not doing it on purpose, but he can't help it. Carly: I get that. Patrick explained that Michael's brain is still healing. I know what's going on. Jax: We need to do what's best for Michael, and for you. Sonny: It'll only be for a little while, until Michael gets stronger. Claudia: Yeah, me and Michael are getting along well. Carly: You hardly know him. Claudia: I know, and I think that might be why, because we don't have a history together. Your son is great. He's amazing. He's such a good kid, and I'm 100% cool with him living with us, if you are. And you could get the rest that you need. Sonny: Michael doesn't want to hurt you. I don't want to hurt you. It's just, we have to do what's right for our son. Carly: He's angry with me, and I have no idea why. I guess I just have to accept it. Sonny: You sure you're going to be okay with it? Carly: No, I'm not okay with it, Sonny. I'm not okay with it at all. Claudia: Well, that went well. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The voice prints match. It was indeed Mrs. Sir on the tape, issuing instructions to place an incendiary device on the demented one's car. Wait -- what are you going to do with this damning evidence? Jason: I'm going to take it to Sonny. Spinelli: Okay, sorry -- can you please just reflect on possible courses of action? Jason: Sonny needs to know what Claudia's done to Michael. Spinelli: Yeah, I'm just proposing that you just put yourself in Mr. Sir's place for a moment. I know flights of imagination are not your forte, but just try. Jason: Okay, but Sonny wants the proof, Spinelli. Spinelli: They are on the brink of parental joy. Doesn't that child deserve a possible stable family situation? Vixenella may turn out to be a wonderful mother. Jason: I know that you mean well, but she doesn't deserve your sympathy. Spinelli: What possible outcome do you foresee? You think Mr. Sir is ever going to forgive his spouse? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Lucky, I know it's not easy, but I really think you should try again with your dad. Lucky: Oh, I've tried, over and over. Elizabeth: Because you love him. And in spite of all his faults, you still want him to be a part of your life. Lucky: And I'm starting to rethink that. Elizabeth: Remember when you and I first became friends? You had just found out that Luke had raped Laura, and that was the start of all of your anger and disillusionment with your dad. And it's like you just -- you keep hoping that the pain will stop, but it doesn't. Lucky: The only thing that redeemed my father was because of how much he loved my mother. And now I -- Elizabeth: Lucky, you are a wonderful man, and you love and respect your mom, and yeah, you wish your dad had been faithful. That's completely understandable. But you're not leaving room for the possibility that Luke could have loved Laura and still been with someone else. You of all people know that's possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Holly: When you tried to contact me last month, I realized that everything had gone as I'd hoped. Luke: I contacted you for answers. You gave me nothing. Holly: It occurred to me that I might have a chance to have it all, to have you and the child that we made. Ethan: One big, happy family. Holly: I thought it was a possibility. But then I got greedy, which has always been my fatal flaw, and I set my sights on Tracy's fortune. How was I supposed to know that you loved her? Luke: So you thought I had no reason not to chop off my shallow roots in this miserable town and just follow you to exotic parts unknown? Holly: We've never been the loves of each other's lives, but there's always been something special there, don't you think? Some -- some spark that's never been extinguished? Luke: Yeah, I agree. There's always been a spark, and it has consequences. This spark created that fire. This spark created that truth. Holly: I'm so sorry. I should have considered your feelings much, much sooner. Holly: But I wanted to introduce you to your father, so at least I've accomplished that. Ethan: I'm proud to be Luke's son. But you -- you make me sick. Holly: He hates me, and he has every reason to. What about you, Luke? Do you hate me, too? Luke: I don't hate you, English. I could never hate you. But this is all so unnecessary. It -- it makes no sense to me. When you run a con, you're the ultimate professional. You choose your mark. You run your scheme full out, smooth as silk. But not this time. This time you're all over the map. Holly: Trust me; I'm just as confused as you are. Luke: And now? Is anything clearer? Holly: When I came here, I thought I'd be doing you a favor, swooping in, and give you a new son, and spiriting you off to a life on the road. Luke: Did my reaction surprise you? Holly: Yes. You have a life here -- a flawed one, but you're clearly invested. Luke: I am. Wanderlust aside, the open road, the unknown is thrilling, but -- Holly: Then -- then I'll put my cards on the table. I'd love you to come away with me, but if you'd rather stay here, I'll accept it. What do you say? Is there a chance for the two of us? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I know your dad loves you. Lucky: Yeah, you got any proof? Elizabeth: Well, he's still here, isn't he? He makes mistakes, you confront him, you guys fight, and yet, he still sticks around. That's his way of not giving up on you. Lucky: Well, that's just one way of looking at it. Elizabeth: Come on, this is Luke Spencer we're talking about -- king of the open road. Any hassle or problem, he leaves behind, but with you -- he keeps trying. Lucky: He told me you stopped by to see him on my behalf. Elizabeth: Your dad is far from perfect, but the love he has for you and your sister and your mom is real. Yeah, it's terrible he cheated on Laura, but I would think out of all people, you would be able to forgive him. Lucky: You know, you are the one person who can make me understand how badly I messed up, and make me hear it. Elizabeth: So does this mean you're going to give your dad another chance? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hey, I got your message. What's up? Ethan: Oh, I was actually wondering if you have room in your life for another brother. Lulu: Oh, my gosh. I'm -- I'm sorry, I'm starting to lose track. Ethan: Me, too -- tell me about it. But this time, according to Holly, I am Luke's son after all. And I -- I think I believe her. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Morgan wasn't in the game room. That means he's in there with Michael. What if Michael got upset and got angry with him or yelled at him? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: This is tougher than I remembered. Morgan: Wait until you try Red Meteor 4. It's like 10 times as hard. Michael: Wait, wait, what did you say your best final score was? Morgan: 230. Michael: What? How did I miss that fireball? My thumbs are so slow. Morgan: Yeah, right. Mom, Jax, I'm better at this game than Michael is. Michael: Yeah, it only took a year of practice. Morgan: 180, That's lame. Michael: Give me a minute. I've still got five more minutes on this round. You've got to give me a chance. Carly: I hope it's okay that Morgan came in here on his own. Michael: Yeah, that's cool, Mom. Thanks for letting him come by. I'm going to wipe the floor with you, little brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: What are you doing? I didn't know you were coming by. Jason: Yeah, I got something I want to go over with you. Sonny: Good, because I need to talk to you. I just came back from seeing Michael. Jason: How is he doing? Sonny: He's all right. He wants to come live with me and Claudia. Jason: So what about Carly? Sonny: Michael knows he's taking out his frustration and anger on Carly. Jason: Right. Sonny: Okay, and he doesn't want to live with Carly and Jax at this point. Jason: Well, Carly's got to be upset about it, right? Sonny: She's not happy about it, but I don't know what to do at this point. It's just what Michael wants. Jason: Did she agree? Sonny: Yeah, but can you at least, you know -- you know how to talk to her. Let her know it's not her fault, and the whole thing. Jason: Yeah, you know, the other thing I came to talk to you about -- look, I'm not quite sure -- Claudia: [Singsong] I went by the wine store and I got some champagne. Sonny: Would you -- Carly: [Normal voice] Jason. Did Sonny tell you the good news, that Michael's coming to live with us? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Wow. You must feel like an emotional yo-yo. Ethan: Holly tried to explain it, but her motives are still murky. Lulu: But you -- I mean, you really believe her, that she's your mom and my dad is your dad? Ethan: Well, she seems to be telling the truth. Lulu: Wow. Wow. My dad's going to have to tell my mom. I mean, she's forgiven him for a lot of things, but this might be too much for her, and you know, my brother is going to be thrilled. Ethan: What about you? Are you thrilled? Lulu: I think you're a decent guy, and, you know, once you get past all the swagger and the attitude, of course. Ethan: Yeah, that's -- that's big of you. Lulu: I think it might be nice to be brother and sister. Ethan: I was thinking the same thing. Lulu: Of course, we would have to set rules. You know, you can't be stealing from me at the "Crimson" office out of the petty cash box. Can't get your sister into trouble at work. Ethan: All right, fair enough. Is that it? Lulu: Oh, no, no, no. I'm sure there will be more. I just -- I'll need some time to think of them. [Ethan chuckles] Ethan: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: You have made me a very tempting offer, Ms. Sutton. Holly: And yet, you're hesitating. Anything I can do to sweeten the deal? Luke: You've had a big piece of my heart from the first day I laid eyes on you, skinny-dipping in that mountain pool. We always have a fine time together. And we have a fine son. But my kids -- all three of my kids are here now. I have a life here. Holly: And a wife you surprisingly seem to love. Luke: I do. I absolutely do. Holly: You have some admirable traits which, annoyingly, make you even more appealing. Luke: Well, your traits ain't so bad either, English. And riding into any sunset with you is an extremely tempting offer. Holly: Consider it open any time. Luke: Goodbye, beautiful. At least for this roll of the dice. Holly: I'll look forward to the next. Luke: Me, too. Me, too. Lucky: Well, isn't this perfect? Lucky: Here's an idea for you. Why don't you just take my dad and get the hell out of here? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Yes -- 450, yes! Morgan: You rock. Michael: Yeah. Hey, if you bring me some chips tomorrow, I'll teach you my winning strategy. Morgan: We don't have any chips. Michael: Are you kidding? Mom keeps that secret stash in the kitchen, top shelf. Morgan: She does? Michael: Yeah, raid her supply. She'll never notice. Carly: Ah, that's where my chips went? Michael: Busted. Carly: Hmm. Morgan: Well, Michael's doing great. Can he come home with us this week? Carly: Well, you know what? When Michael gets out of the hospital, he won't be -- well, he won't be coming home to us. He's decided to live with his dad and Claudia. Morgan: You want to live with Dad? Michael: I just think it would be easier, you know? You live with Mom and Jax, and Dad should have somebody with him. Morgan: You can visit Dad any time you want. Michael: I know, I just -- Morgan: I missed you, Michael. It's a lot more fun when you're around. Come home with us, please? [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: I'm excited. I think it's going to be great. I'm going to fix Michael's room all up, and I'm going to get him a new laptop and transfer all of his old video games and get him all the latest stuff and put it on there for him. Jason: Michael should be with his mother. Sonny: Jason, okay, here's the deal. You know better than I do that there's a gap between expectation and reality. Carly wants the old Michael back. The more she tries, he's going to pull away. Claudia: And it's not forever, Jason. It just seems to be what Michael needs right now. Sonny: What have you got there?

Liz tries to convince Lucky to work things out with Luke

Brooke: Tell me, what's wrong? Hope: This is all really sweet, Mom, but... Brooke: You and Liam had a fight. Hope: No... (Sighs) Liam is... wonderful and loving and supportive. Brooke: But you're really unhappy. You need to talk to somebody. Hope: I don't think talking will help. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] (Computer keys clicking) Bill: What are you doing here? Liam: It's my office. What are you doing here? Bill: It's my building. Liam: Touché. Bill: I was dropping this off on your desk, which I didn't expect to see you sitting at, because I thought you would be off at the beach house in conjugal bliss with the fair maiden who has stolen your heart, who would no longer be a fair maiden. Liam: Anybody ever tell you you talk like you expect to be quoted? Bill: You know, I'm told that I'm not the most sensitive guy in the world, but, uh, I am sensitive enough to see that you are... less than overjoyed. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: You are seriously considering getting married again? Eric: Absolutely. Stephanie: (Sighs) Eric: Look, why not? Maybe just celebrate our history together. Stephanie: (Chuckles) Why don't we just celebrate our divorces? There are more of them. (Laughs) (Door opens) Gladys: (Sighs) Stephanie: Oh God. Gladys: So here's your new marriage license. (Laughs) All you gotta do is sign. You're wearing that?! Stephanie: Well, please. (Scoffs) Eric: Gladys, I'm afraid we're not ready. Gladys: Who are you kidding? What are you waiting for? We are gathered here today to unite in marriage the loving hearts of "Queenie" and, uh... what was your name again? Eric: Gladys, please. Gladys: How much time do you two think you have to think things over? Eric: Gladys, I'm afraid that, uh, Stephanie's not really that enthusiastic about being married to me again. Gladys: Well, I need the money. Come on, Queenie. Stephanie: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: If I seem a little off, it's probably from lack of sleep. Bill: Yeah, I'm not buying what you're selling. Liam: What am I selling? I'm not selling anything Bill: You know, when you dream about something for so long... Liam: (Scoffs) Bill: And it ends up leaving you... unfulfilled, you die a little bit inside, don't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Honey, talk to me. I know you had all these special plans-- the candles, the flowers. Hope: Mom. Brooke: You're going to have to say something. Did you make dinner for Liam last night? Hope: No. No, we didn't get around to dinner. (Sighs) I got here first, you know, and I-I decorated the house. Brooke: Yes, and it's so beautiful. Hope: (Sighs) Brooke: Liam must have been impressed by the trouble you went to. Hope: He was. Brooke: So he walked in... Hope: And, um, it was everything that I dreamed it would be. He couldn't take his eyes off me. We didn't say anything, really. You know, we--we didn't have to. And it was so amazing. I mean, the-there were actually fireworks. (Chuckles) Brooke: I'll bet. Hope: No. No, there were--there were fireworks going off on the beach somewhere. Brooke: Then what? Hope: Then... (Sighs) it wasn't what I thought it would be. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: So then do you want to tell me what happened? Liam: Hope and I had our first night together. It was beautiful. Not perfect, but you know, still kind of magical. Bill: That's what I like to hear. Liam: You know, the--there were fireworks on the beach, and I couldn't figure out why. You didn't have anything t with that, did you? Bill: Boy, I could score a lot of points taking credit for that, couldn't I? Liam: (Chuckles) Yeah. Bill: So why did you come into work this morning, or at all, for that matter? Liam: I don't know. I just figured Hope needed some time to adjust. Bill: To her new home. Liam: That's right. (Sighs) Bill: And what do you need time to adjust to? Liam: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: (Sighs) Brooke: It was your first time, Hope. Hope: Yeah. Brooke: So it didn't turn out the way you expected? Hope: No. Brooke: Well, sometimes when we imagine something, it's different when it actually happens. Hope: I wasn't. I wasn't the way I thought I would be. Brooke: Honey, be patient with yourself. This is a new experience for you. Hope: Okay, but how do-- how do you let go? How do you... relax when somebody's touching you? You know, touching parts of you that have never been touched? Brooke: Well, for me, it's just a-- you know, it's a good feeling to be close to somebody, to be intimate. It's wonderful. Hope: (Sniffles) And what if it's not wonderful? (Sniffles) What if it's not right? I mean, how do I tell him that something isn't right? (Inhales shakily) There were things that I wanted to say, you know, but I-I-I couldn't say it. Brooke: You just have to talk, like you normally would. Be comfortable and know that you two trust each other. He just wants to know if something feels good or... doesn't feel good. Hope: (Sighs) Brooke: I don't know. Just give me an example. You're not gonna shock me. I mean, for instance, what did you want to say to Liam? Hope: (Sniffles) To stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Gladys: Come on, Queenie. You're not one to be living in sin. Do you, Eric, take this woman, and if not, will you feed her anyway? Stephanie: (Laughing) Oh, my God, this is like a French farce! Oh, how do answer this? Eric: No, it's not. It's not a farce t. Stephanie: You are not taking her or this seriously. Eric: Oh, come-- you know, you and I have had very, very serious weddings in the past with all the trimmings. Stephanie: (Sighs) Eric: I don't care about that. What I care about now is that you, and I have come to a very serious place in our lives... Stephanie: (Scoffs) Eric: And you don't want to cross that threshold with me. Stephanie: No, you just want to have a big fat-numbered wedding anniversary. Eric: (Scoffs) Stephanie: I'm not gonna get married for the sake of a party. Eric: Look at me! I want to celebrate our lives together-- the good, the bad, and the ugly, all right? There is no story of my life on this earth without you. Stephanie: (Scoffs) Ask him how many other wives he's had. Eric: Ask her why I have gone to other women. Stephanie: (Singsong voice) Unh, unh, unh, unh, unh, unh. Eric: Because I was a boy then. I'm a man now. You're the woman I want-- you. Gladys: Stephanie, will you take this man for better or for worse, or for richer and for all he's worth? Stephanie: Stop. Hold it. Hold--just one moment, please. Just... Eric, some people might have said that I was a terrible wife, but the truth is, I was the best wife for you. And some people might even say I was a terrible mother, but I wasn't. Those children all turned out okay. So what is the point to all of this? I'm not going anywhere. On the other hand, I can't always be sure of you and the assurances that you've made before. So... Eric: I've said it before, and I'll say these words again, because I've meant t every time I've said it-- I do. Do you? Stephanie: (Sighs) Okay. You've worn me down. I do. Eric: (Chuckles) Gladys: Okay. By the power vested in me by the State of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife, and you may kiss the bride. (Mendelssohn's "Wedding March from 'Midsummer Night's Dream" playing) Gladys: Congratulations. And you owe me 30 bucks. (Music stops abruptly) Stephanie: (Laughing) Eric: Give her the money. Give her the money. Stephanie: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: You know I'm not comfortable talking about this. Bill: Son, it's obvious things didn't work out as well as you would have liked. Liam: (Chuckles) Yeah. It was her first time, you know? She was tense. I did my best to make it right for her. Bill: Look, you're not alone in that bed. Hope has responsibility, as well. She's gotta bring something more to the party than just her first-time jitters. Liam: (Sighs) She tried. Bill: Well, maybe that's the problem. She's trying too hard. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: (Sighs) Brooke: I don't understand. Why did you want to stop? Hope: It didn't feel right. It still doesn't. (Sniffles) Brooke: What doesn't? Hope: Liam is married to somebody else. Brooke: Honey, they filed for divorce. Hope: (Sniffles) I know they did. And I thought that it would be fine. I thought that I-I could overlook the waiting period... (Sighs) And we could start our lives together, but... I guess I-I just--I didn't know that it would feel so... wrong u-- until last night. Brooke: (Sighs) Well, I don't see this as a matter of right or wrong. Hope: No, it's wrong for me, I mean. No, you know, I knew it was a mistake talking to you about this. You know, we don't see this in the same way. Brooke: Okay. Would you like to talk to somebody else? Hope: Like who? Brooke: (Sighs) I have a good friend. She publishes, and she's a relationship counselor, and you could ask her a lot of questions. She'll give you a different perspective. Hope: A total stranger? I... Brooke: Sometimes it's easier, believe me. (Chuckles) You'll like her a lot. You do want to make this right for Liam, don't you? Hope: Yeah. (Inhales and exhales quickly) Yeah. (Sniffles) [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Oh. (Sighs) What the hell did we do? Eric: (Sighs) Well, not much has changed, has it? Stephanie: What? Eric: The marriage, I mean. Stephanie: Oh. Eric: You know, I mean, you know, now that we're married, we're legit again. We're not living in sin any longer. We're not, uh, "Shacking up," as you said. Stephanie: (Laughs) Well, why would it matter so much to you that we got married again? Eric: It didn't matter so much to you did it? How come? I mean, you were so... reluctant. Stephanie: (Sighs) Hurt your feelings? I'm sorry. Eric: I believe you mean that. (Chuckles) Thank you. (Glasses clink Stephanie: I do Eric: Cheers. Stephanie: You know what I realized when we were... (Laughs) Standing there and I was listening to her prattle on? My God... (Sighs) We have a lot to bicker about. Eric: Oh, yes, we do. Stephanie: It takes a lifetime to amass that much material. Eric: (Chuckles) That's right, it does. Stephanie: Do you think the kids', uh, feelings will be hurt, because we didn't invite them to the wedding? Eric: (Sighs) Maybe. But I don't care. Stephanie: (Laughs) Eric: I'm glad we did it anyway. Stephanie: (Laughing) Well, I'm kind of sorry in one way that they didn't come to this one. Eric: Yeah, it was a little unorthodox, wasn't it? Stephanie: You haven't answered my question. Eric: Oh, about why getting married again was so important to me? Stephanie: Yeah. Eric: Yeah? Stephanie: Everybody we know or who knows us or knows about us... Eric: Hmm. Stephanie: They--they know whether we were married or we weren't married? I mean, what--what did it-- what did it matter? Eric: It mattered to me, Stephanie. It mattered to me. Stephanie: (Sighs) Here we are. Eric: Yeah. Newlyweds... Stephanie: Again. Eric: (Chuckles) I love you, Stephanie. Stephanie: I've always loved you, Eric. Eric: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: You know, Dad, I kind of like it when you don't tell me that everything I'm doing in my personal life is wrong. I'm not saying it's gonna last, but... I like it. Bill: (Chuckles) I'll take that under advisement. Liam: Good. Bill: All right. Let's do some work since you are here today. Justin drew up a couple of contracts and... Just like that? Liam: Just like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Thank you for seeing us at such a late notice. You're such a dear friend. Dr. Barton: Yeah. Oh, please. My pleasure. Hope: (Clears throat) Brooke: Oh, this is Hope. Dr. Barton. Hope: Yeah, hi. Dr. Barton: Hello, Hope. Hope: It's nice to meet you. Thank you for seeing me. Dr. Barton: Mm-hmm. Brooke: Hope's engaged to a wonderful young man. His name is Liam, and that's why we came here to see you today. Dr. Barton: Okay, well, why don't we let Hope tell us why she's come here today? (Chuckles) And--and, Brooke, as you know, therapy sessions are private, so... Hope: Oh, um, you know what? Actually, she can--she can stay. Brooke: Are you sure, honey? Hope: Yeah. Yeah, I'm sure. Dr. Barton: Um, very well, then. Hope: Okay. Dr. Barton: Why don't you have a seat? Hope: Okay, thank you. Dr. Barton: So... why don't you tell me about this wonderful young man? Hope: (Clears throat) Okay. Um, well, my mom's right. You know, he's... Liam is everything to me. He's, um, he's--he's just-- he's so good and kind and really patient with me. He's just--he's amazing in every way, and--and I want to be everything that he needs me to be. Um, and last night, we--we made love for the first time. And I wasn't... everything that I wanted to be. All right, and you know what? It--it wasn't his fault or anything like that. It wa--it was me. I-it was--it was all me. It was just my anxiety with the situation, I guess. Um, I can't lose him. I can't hurt him. You know, his happiness means everything to me. Dr. Barton: And you want to be happy... Hope: Yeah. Dr. Barton: With him. Hope: Yeah, absolutely. Yes. Dr. Barton: Well, if that's what you both want, then I don't have to hear any more to assure you that that will happen, okay? Hope: Really? You--you-- okay, you think you can help? Dr. Barton: Yeah, I do, and I am really glad that you came. Hope: (Chuckles) Dr. Barton: I mean, I-I know. This is a very big deal to you, you know? An intimate new relationship. Hope: Well, actually, it's-- it's my first intimate relationship. Dr. Barton: Well, intimacy is not easy for everyone. You know, sometimes we have to learn to, um, let, uh, people in that closely, hmm? Hope: Okay. (Chuckles) Okay, so-- so I'm not some kind of freak who... Dr. Barton: No. Hope: (Chuckles) Dr. Barton: (Chuckles) No, honey, you're not. You are a beautiful, sensual young woman, and feeling about Liam as you do, loving him as deeply as you do, whatever the problems, we'll deal with them. We're gonna resolve this, okay? Hope: Okay. Dr. Barton: And you will have a wonderful, fulfilling relationship with the man you love. Hope: Okay. (Inhales and exhales deeply) Brooke: (Chuckles)

Brooke urges Hope to tell her why she's so unhappy this morning

Mauro: We're makin' progress. Diane's diary and Victor Newman's shoes are good "Gets." Ronan: Thank you. (Sighs) I still don't have enough to say, you know, "There he is. There's my guy." And these pillows-- these pillows are driving me nuts. Mauro: Well, you still think Diane left them as some kind of clue? Ronan: I mean, I don't--I don't know. If she did... (Stammers) It's vague. I can't figure out if they're relevant. Mauro: Well, what's your next move? Ronan: The next move I go is to do what I do-- rattle some cages and see what I get. Man: You gotta see this. (Sighs) Ronan: This is one of the missing pages of Diane's diary. Where did you get this? Man: That stack of papers at the front desk. Mauro: I-it just suddenly appeared? Ronan: When did this come in? Man: Sorry. Ronan: (Scoffs) (Chuckles) Get this down to the lab and get a photocopy immediately. Mauro, ride the lab on that. Mauro: And you? Ronan: I am going to let someone know about our latest discovery. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Come on, Ashley. (Cell phone rings) Ashley: Hi, Nick. Nick: Hey, where are you? Ashley: At court-- Katherine and Tucker's arbitration. Why? Nick: Can you come to my place right now? Ashley: What's going on? I'm on my way. Nick: (Tosses telephone) Damn it. Nick: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Hey. Dad, your assistant said that you might be here. Victor: You all right? Abby: Yes. I made a decision about college. I'm definitely going. Victoria: What? Wha--that's fantastic, Abby. Abby: (Chuckles) Are you happy? Victor: That makes me very happy. Abby: Oh. (Cell phone alerts chime) Abby: Wait, that's weird. "The Naked Heiress goes Studious" couldn't have hit the blogs that fast. Victoria: (Sighs) Um, oh, you are actually a headline. And, uh, so is Dad. Abby: We're not killers. At least you and I aren't. Who put this out there? Victor: I have a feeling I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Just who I was hoping to see. Phyllis: Oh, what's up, Detective? Ronan: I am... (Sighs) I'm changing my tactics. I'm gonna pare down my suspect list. Phyllis: Am I still included in that list? Ronan: I don't think you're a killer, except in a short skirt. Phyllis: I told you not to look at my legs, but thank you. What do you need from me? Ronan: (Chuckles) I need, uh, I need your opinion. Phyllis: About who killed Diane? Ronan: Mm-hmm. Absolutely. You know every one of these suspects. Phyllis: Who do you think did it? Ronan: Well, right now, I'm leaning towards Nick and Ashley. Phyllis: You think... Nick and Ashley pounded Diane's head in together? Ronan: Nick and Ashley were in the park that night. Phyllis: Well, there are a lot of people strolling in that area, because it is, in fact, a park. Ronan: It is, in fact, isn't it? But a lot of people weren't making secret phone calls. Phyllis: To whom? Ronan: Nick called Ashley from his cell. He won't tell me what they talked about. They won't tell me why they needed to talk. I know they're hiding something. What's your take on this? Phyllis: I don't have a take. If Nick called Ashley, I'm sure it's perfectly innocent I-I have an appointment. I-I have to go. Ronan: Okay, yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: "I'll tell the cops about the call to Ashley if you don't hand over 50 grand." I'm supposed to deliver it to that warehouse later today. Ashley: Why is he doing this to us? Nick: "He"? Ashley: Yeah, we've been over this before. The only person that would ever want to torture us like this is Adam. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Good morning. (Sighs) Adam: More mind games, Detective? Ronan: No, no mind games. I came to you. That's called consideration. Adam: Or a crush. Ronan: (Chuckles) Ooh, um, so we found Diane Jenkins' diary. A lot of intriguing entries in it. Adam: I'll bet. Ronan: See, none of them, though, made a bigger impression on me than this one right here, dated July 28th. Adam: That date is supposed to mean something to me? Ronan: It should mean something to you. It was just a couple of days before she was beaten to death. Adam: And she wrote about me in her diary? Ronan: She did, yeah. It says right there that she knew you were going to kill her. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Doesn't sound like Ronan. Abby: It's kind of sleazy. Victoria: Do you really think he gave this to the papers? Victor: I think his investigation has stalled. Neither the mayor nor the district attorney can be too pleased about that. Victoria: So he's resorting to sensationalism? Victor: It's a good way to convince the public he's getting somewhere. Abby: Well, it's working. I'm kind of wiggin' out. Victor: Don't you let Malloy intimidate you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: "Victor and a lot of other people in this town might hate me, but there's no one I need to fear as much as Adam. Adam: Ronan... (Sighs) What does that prove? Ronan: "After he was indicted by the grand jury today, he was furious with me. He said I sold him out." Adam: (Sighs) I was angry with her for lying about it. Ronan: Okay. "He threatened me so many times. I'm terrified he's gonna follow through. I thought I could handle him, but he's a psychopath." Adam: I never touched her, unlike my father, who threw her out the back of a truck. Ronan: Wait, wait, wait. Right here-- "When my dead body is found someday, it'll be because Adam finally snapped. I know it." Adam: You're trying to frame me. Ronan: See, I don't need to frame someone who's guilty. Now... I can get out the cuffs and, well, you now. Or... you can walk out of here with a smile, and we'll keep talkin' about this at the station. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I knew Adam would never be satisfied with taunting me with that voice mail I left on your phone. Ashley: He's escalating things with me, too. Nick: How so? Ashley: I got another photo. This time, it's me pushing Diane that night in the park. Nick: When you had your confrontation and lost your phone. Ashley: Uh-huh. Nick: What did you do with the pictures? Ashley: I ripped 'em up and threw 'em out. Nick: Well, you know he's got copies, right? Ashley: Well, I know, but I just can't stand to have it around me, you know? I just can't take it-- all this dread. Nick: Yeah, I know-- sitting around waiting for another threatening call or a message or picture. Ashley: Maybe Adam's trying to force your hand and to see what you'll do. Nick: I can't have the police hear that recording. I mean, I was just venting with Diane, but if they hear me yelling that I'm gonna kill her-- Ashley: I know. They could take it literally. I know. Nick: And I'm not caving in to this blackmail. Ashley: You can't. It'll never end. Nick: Adam's just on some power trip, and I'm gonna stop him. Phyllis: Oh, wow, what a shock. What a shock finding you two her together. Nick: (Sighs) Phyllis: I'm sure Detective Malloy would love to hear what you two were just talking about, but, honestly, not as much as I would. Ashley: Malloy was questioning you about us? Phyllis: He said that you called Ashley from your cell phone in the park the night that Diane was murdered. Nick: (Sighs) Phyllis: What's happening? He thinks you're lying. He's also coming up with a bunch of conspiracy theories-- that you two were conspiring to put Diane 6 feet under. Nick: He said that? Phyllis: Yes. Or that you're havin' an affair. Ashley: Okay, that's just ridiculous. Phyllis: Oh, yeah, I'm sure it's ridiculous. But, you see, it didn't stop him from putting me under the microscope. So I'm in this now. I'm a part of this. What is going on? Please tell me. (Cell phone rings) (Ring) Ashley: Yeah, Abby? What's goin' on? Honey, slow down. I can't understand you. Okay, I'll be right there. I have to go. My daughter needs me. Phyllis: (Scoffs) Nick: That's all right. I can handle this. Phyllis: Oh, yeah, yeah. I'm sure you can. Nick: Phyllis is in on this now. She should know the story. We can trust her. Ashley: We don't have a choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: If you wan to make this easier, just confess now. Adam: I've got nothing to confess. Ronan: Mr. Newman, I'm in the middle of some business with your son. Adam: What's this? Victor: Our ambitious detective trying to manufacture a case. Ronan: Well, this just looks like somebody-- I mean, either from this department or maybe the district attorney-- Victor: The source of the leak is standing right in front of me. Adam: I agree with him there. This guy here is trying to railroad me. Victor: I don't care what he's trying to do to you. But you better stop implying that Abby and I are murderers. You have nothing to go on. Ronan: I don't agree. Victor: Whatever evidence you have is flimsy at best, circumstantial. I told you I was not there the night that Diane Jenkins was killed! Adam: And I told him the same thing. The truth doesn't go far in this place. Ronan: (Chuckles) Weren't there? Weren't there? One second. Victor: You've been trying to set me up for her death from the beginning. She told me so the night she died. Adam: Yeah, you know, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You told the police that she came to your ranch to talk to you-- your ranch-- about this supposed plan to frame you. Victor: What about it? Adam: What about it? It's a lie. I was with Diane that night at the park, and she hadn't yet spoken to you. So if she did speak to you, it had to have happened at that footbridge after I left her, so you must have been the last person to see her alive. Ronan: (Whistles) Wow. That's good stuff. Do you guys have anything you want to add to that? Victor: You arrogant S.O.B. You know what you just did with that? Something very illegal. Neither he nor I consented to being eavesdropped on, did we? You have a lawsuit on your hands-- a big one, boy. Ronan: (Stammers) No, not you. Not you, not so fast. Adam: No. No, that diary-- it means nothing, and you know it. It's just hearsay. Ronan: That diary is enough for me to hold you while I continue my investigation, that's what that diary is. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You should have told me this, Nick. Nick: Then Ronan would have been after you, too. Phyllis: All right, let me get this straight-- so you accidentally called Ashley from your phone when you were in the park with Diane arguing? Nick: Yeah, and unintentionally left a voice mail. Phyllis: Right, okay, and then she-- she lost her phone in the park when she was going at it with Diane. Nick: Yes. Phyllis: And somebody has been threatening you for weeks with proof of your incriminating behavior? Nick: Yeah, it's Adam. Phyllis: And you're sure it's Adam? Why? Nick: His D.N.A. links him to the first picture. This is why Ashley was here today. Phyllis: That's really creepy. $50,000? What does he want with $50,000? Nick: He's just messin' with us. Phyllis: He never tires of that, does he? Nick: Well, now you know everything. Phyllis: Thank you. We're gonna get that S.O.B. -- you and me. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: All right, let's get you into a holding cell. Heather: Adam, what are you doing here? Adam: Ronan is, uh. He's tossing me in jail. Heather: Uh, on what grounds? Adam: No grounds. Just ignorant speculation. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You get the money, and we'll both go to see Adam together. Nick: I am not dragging you into this. Phyllis: Listen, okay? Listen. Listen I'm either with you, or I'm 30 seconds behind you. You pick. Nick: I didn't tell you all of this-- Phyllis: Of course you didn't. I know. Listen, if my plan works, no more threatening phone calls, no more cryptic messages. It's over. Nick: (Sighs) Phyllis: Nick, or you can continue to suffer. Nick: All right, what do you got? Phyllis: We go together wherever Adam is, all right? I'll hang back, but you go to him. You lure him out, 'cause, uh, he'll be hiding. Nick: Then what? Phyllis: I'll document everything with a camera on my phone. What do you think? Nick: All right, that may work. I'll call the bank, start gettin' the money together. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: I've just seen Adam. I'm concerned. Ronan: Concerned about how I detained him, or are you concerned for Adam? Heather: As a member of the district attorney's office, I don't think you have enough to hold him. Ronan: Well, I don't think you know what I've got. I think you know what Adam's told you. Heather: Do you have something that will definitely lead to his arrest? Ronan: What's goin' on with you? Huh? Earlier you come in here tellin' me this story how the mayor and your boss are pissed off that I haven't made a major move in this case. Now when I make a major move against your ex-fiancé, I hear this-- Heather: Oh, excuse me. Listen, I am on your side, but unless you have hard evidence-- Ronan: Heather, the man could be a killer! Heather: And what if he's not? Ronan: Then he knows something about it! Heather: You can't rush into this arrest, Ronan. It'll come back to bite us. Ronan: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: The money's ready. Phyllis: Good. All right, let's go. Nick: Actually, there's something I want to do first. Phyllis: What do you want to do? Have passionate sex with me so you exhaust me and I forget what I'm doing? Nick: That's a hell of an idea, but no. I should have thought of that. Phyllis: (Chuckles) Let's go. Nick: I'm glad that you know everything now. I really hated keeping this from you. You understand me? Phyllis: Yeah I would have done the same thing in your position. But now I'm with you all the way. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: (Sighs) Ronan: You can go. Adam: You saw the light? Ronan: Don't push me. Adam: Or what? You'll arrest me? Heather: Adam, don't you have someplace to be? Adam: Anywhere but here. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Hey, Mom, I was really afraid you weren't gonna talk to me after the fight we had. Ashley: Oh, Honey, I got your message. Abby: I'm really sorry. Ashley: I know you are. Come here. Abby: (Sighs) Ashley: Honey, what is this about now? What's happening? Abby: You have to see this. Ashley: What's going on? Victoria: Oh, hi, Ashley. You're here. Did Abby show you the article? Ashley: No. Abby: Wait, Mom. Listen, okay? "Could Abby Newman..." Ashley: (Gasps) Abby: Her ultra-famous dad, or infamous bro be a killer? Cops have hauled them in more than once in connection to the horrific slaying of Abby's ex-stepmommy Diane Jenkins. 'The Naked Heiress'..." Ashley: Oh, my God. Abby: "May be wearing blood on her hands this season." Ashley: Baby, this is awful. This is awful. Did Malloy hand them this story? Victoria: I don't know. Ashley: Hi. Victor: Ashley, I'm glad you're here. Victoria: Hey, Dad, did you get Ronan to back off? Victor: (Sighs) Well, I threatened him with legal ramifications Abby: Well, can't we sue him for libel now? Victor: Only if we can prove that what he published was untrue. Victoria: Okay, well, that's easy. We've got him, because it says right here that you and Abby and Adam were questioned in the last hours, and that's not true, right? Victor: I was called down to his office for some stupid reason. Victoria: Great. Why didn't you say anything to me? Ashley: What aren't you telling us? Abby: Okay, yeah, fine. I talked to Ronan, okay? Victoria: Talked to him about what? Abby: (Stammers) I freaked out, okay? I freaked that he was gonna find my confession that I was the one who hit Tucker and sent him to the hospital. Ashley: What, you know about--you know about this? Victor: I told her a little while ago. Victoria: Listen, its fine. I'm on "Team protect Abby," all right? Go ahead. What were you saying? Abby: Okay, there was this key that they found on Diane, and it opened a lockbox at the club, and I was afraid that my confession might be inside. That is why I went with Ronan when he opened it. Ashley: You went with him? Abby: My confession was not in there. Victoria: Well, what was in there? Abby: Diane's diary. Ashley: Okay, what-- Diane kept a diary? Do you know about this? Victoria: And Ronan has it. Victor: God only knows what he'll find in that diary. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You win. I'm here. I got your money. Come and get it. But I'm not leaving here until I see your face! So show yourself. (Footsteps approach) (Boxes topple) (Door opens) (Footsteps) Ronan: I see you got my note. You have a lot of explaining to do. Nick: This is entrapment. Ronan: Oh, come on now. I'm just speeding this whole process up. See, this way, I don't have to hear you and Ashley lie to me again about that phone call. Nick: By pretending to be a blackmailer. Ronan: How about that, huh? You were willing to pay $50,000 to someone to keep quiet what you said on the phone that night. (Chuckles) So come on. I mean, tell me about it, Nick. Hey, what's got you so damn desperate, Man? Nick: I think until my lawyer gets here, I will be exercising my right to remain silent. Ronan: (Chuckles) Yeah. Do you want to tell me what's going on? Or do you want to end up in lockup with Nick here? Phyllis: I think you're posturing. Ronan: Posturing? Okay, did I tell you guys I found Diane Jenkins' diary? Hmm? Hmm? No? 'Cause it's been a real eye-opener for this case. It raised a lot of great questions, too. For instance, did Nick here kill Diane 'cause their affair went south? Or did Phyllis do it because she was jealous of that affair? Phyllis: Oh, wait a second. You said she isn't a suspect anymore. Ronan: Or did Nick and Ashley do it because Nick was sleeping with her, so they conspired together to commit the murder? Nick: All right. (Sighs) We're done. Ronan: No, we're not. I say when we're done. Why don't you guys get comfortable? 'Cause I'm gonna have some more questions for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: It's on me. Thanks for gettin' me sprung. Heather: (Sighs) I didn't do it for personal reasons it was a professional matter. Adam: (Sighs) Well, then accept my businesslike gratitude. Heather: Just don't expect me to step up for you again if you find yourself in trouble. Adam: It's not gonna be necessary. I didn't kill Diane. Heather: Ronan has evidence. Adam: Yeah, I know. I heard. This diary of Diane's, this supposed page, it's-- it's gotta be a forgery. Heather: Well, wouldn't that be poetic justice for someone go after you with a bogus diary entry? Adam: I need to see you right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Mauro: I was staring at these things earlier. Ronan: Can you make any sense of 'em? Mauro: (Scoffs) Not even close. (Sighs) It was a nice sting-- the warehouse. Phyllis and Nick didn't even see that coming. (Chuckles) So what's next? Ronan: More Newmans. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Well, I was so relived that Ronan didn't score the tape of the confession, I thought it was no biggie that he just found a diary. (Cell phone rings) Abby: It's Malloy. Victor: You don't have to answer that. Abby: (Sighs) (Ring) Abby: No, but ignoring him now means dealing with him later, and at least-- at least right now, I'm not alone. (Sighs) Hello? Ronan: Abby, glad I caught you. Abby: You'd better be careful what you say. I've got witnesses. Ronan: Who? Abby: Um, my dad, Mom, and sister. Ronan: That's great-- saves me some phone calls. Why don't you put me on speaker? Abby: (Whispering) He wants to talk to all of us. Victor: You obviously don't know how to listen, do you? Ronan: (Chuckles) On the contrary, Victor, I heard you loud and clear. The newspaper's web site is ready to publish an apology for that malicious article. But first... first, I'm gonna need something in exchange... from Abby. Ashley: Leave my daughter alone. Ronan: Maybe I'll do that, if she tells me what did Diane have on you, Abby? Victoria: (Scoffs) Nothing. Ronan: Then why was she so nervous about that key and lockbox? Victor: She doesn't have to answer that. Ronan: That's very shortsighted of you, Victor. I'm surprised, 'cause, let's be honest, we all know what's best for Abby right now is for her to come clean of her own volition. You Newmans, huh? You love your secrets, don't you? I'm just curious-- have you shared them with each other? I mean, Ashley already confessed to arguing with Diane in the park on the night of the murder. And Victor-- has Victor shared his latest, everybody? The--his shoe prints were discovered at the scene of the crime and then positively ID'd. Oh, and not to mention I've got a recording confirming Victor was in the park that night. Abby: (Normal voice) What? Ronan: Oh, it gets better. It gets better. Victoria? Victoria: Yes? Ronan: Well, then that looks like it blows your cover story about hangin' out with dear, old daddy that night. I'm curious- have you told anybody where you were that night? Hmm. Well, you guys got awfully quiet. Guess I hit a nerve... or four. (Chuckles) Its funny, isn't it? Who would have thunk? You know you've been fibbing on each other to me. (Laughs) I don't know. I guess it happens in the best of families, huh? But I just want to throw it out there-- if any of you want to fess up before it's too late, any of you, well, eh, you know where to find me. (Phone hangs up) Victor: You all know he's just trying to rattle our cages. We all know that we who are in this room... that we're all innocent, right? (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Mauro: Why didn't you tell them that we had Nick and Phyllis on ice? Ronan: 'Cause I want to let the others stew amongst themselves for a while. Mauro: You wanted to rattle some cages. Mission accomplished. Ronan: Thank you. You know, these people... these people-- I mean, Diane Jenkins was bludgeoned to death. And instead of helping us catch her killer, these people walk around like they're untouchable, walkin' around here like they're the kings and queens of Genoa City, and I... Ronan: Wait a minute. (Chuckles) Wait a minute. Could that be it? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You know, um, Malloy should lose his badge for this, the way he treats innocent people. Honestly. Where's Michael? Nick: (Sighs) I'm not sure. Phyllis: (Sighs) Mauro: Detective Malloy wanted me to give you an update. Phyllis: Oh, great, thank you. He's letting us go. Mauro: You're officially being held for questioning. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You're out of control. You're out of your mind tryin' to set me up. That page from the diary Ronan showed me? You wrote it. I know you did. (Singsong voice) Come out, come out, wherever you are. (Metal hitting metal rhythmically) [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Look, all Malloy has is a bunch of circumstantial evidence that doesn't amount to anything. Victor: Exactly. That's why I didn't tell you what I discussed with Malloy that night. It was totally inconsequential. It had nothing to do with what happened to Diane. I just didn't want to worry any of you, okay? Abby: All right, I've gotta go. I'm fried. Ashley: I'll walk you out. I'm gonna leave, too. Good-bye. Victoria: Bye-bye. Victor: Nice to see you, Ashley. Victoria: (Sighs) Victoria: (Sighs) Victor: You're a little more upset than you're letting on. Victoria: Daddy, I've been keeping something from you, and I can't anymore, especially lot with Ronan acting this way. Victor: All right, tell me. Victoria: Well, I didn't say that I was with you the night that Diane died just because I was being protective. Victor: Sweetheart, whatever it is, we'll deal with it. Victoria: I was also in the park that night, and I saw you with Diane. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: All right, I'm scared. Okay, Ronan is getting way more aggressive. Maybe I should just tell him everything. Ashley: Okay, settle down. You're not gonna do that, all right? You're not. Abby: No, well, what if there is something written about me in that diary, mom? Ashley: He never mentioned the diary in that phone call, Abby, okay? Now I'm-- I'm getting nervous, too, but I'm not gonna jump to conclusions, okay? And neither should you. Abby: Okay. Okay, yeah, no, no, you're right. You're right the confession--it may never come out. I-I shouldn't say anything about it. Ashley: That's right. Absolutely, and besides, Malloy only has questions. Clearly, he doesn't have any answers. Abby: Oh, God, I hope it stays that way. Ashley: It will, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Okay, what if each pillow is a message? Mauro: About what? Ronan: A-about the suspects. All right, watch this. Watch. "Why, yes, I am evil." Mauro: Uh... Ronan: No, no, no, no, no, no. Right there. Mauro: (Snaps fingers) That's good. That's good. Ronan: That's very good. "It's good to be king." Mauro: What about Tucker McCall? Ronan: Tucker McCall king? No, I've got the king. I've got the king right here. Victor. Mauro: That is wild and weird. Ronan: Uh-huh Mauro: All right, but there are ten pillows, and we only have nine suspects. Ronan: Nine suspects. Who are we missing? Mauro: All these sayings are--can be about any of the suspects. How sure are you about this? Ronan: I'm about to find out. "Girls just want to have funds." What do you want to bet this pillow is about Abby? Mauro: No, no, no. What are you doing? What--wait. Are--are you crazy? Ronan: I'm going with my gut. Mauro: (Sighs) Ronan: (Chuckles) Ronan: (Laughs) Mauro: (Chuckles) Ronan: I guarantee you, this is what "the naked heiress" didn't want me to find. [NEXT_ON] Avery: You need to bring Lucy to see her mother at the penitentiary today. Kay: If Tucker wins, do you really think he will sell you Jabot? Victor: You find the real killer instead of harassing my family!

Adam later goes to an empty warehouse and asks the person that is setting him up to reveal themselves, but all he finds is a toy monkey playing cymbals.

Ashley: Thank you. Jack: You want to tell me what the story is with Tucker? Why hasn't he finalized our deal putting Jabot back in my hands? Ashley: Jack, the man's been working 24/7. If I didn't bring him his food, he wouldn't even stop to eat. Jack: You asked me to give him space while he processed the news that Devon was his son. I have done that. Now it's time to put Jabot back in my hands. Ashley: Okay, okay. Take it easy, all right? He said he would, and he will. Jack: Then why is he still entertaining offers for Jabot? You heard what he said at the press conference the other day. Ashley: I did. I did, yeah. And Tucker is a man of his word. Jack: Good. Ashley: Okay? Jack: Now he has a chance to prove it. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Yeah, Beth Greene has been working closely with Sofia on a Nagahata micro-electronics negotiation. Yeah, have her wrap that up. Send all Sofia's other pending business to me. Yesterday, that's when. Right. (Telephone rings) Tucker: Oh, I gotta go. Al? What'd you find out about the new offer for Jabot? What? (Scoffs) Is that for real? The funding's in place? Well, that's big money. That's a hell of a lot more than Jack agreed to pay me. [SCENE_BREAK] Colin: Heads up-- there's been a-- a wrinkle in the plan, but it changes nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: (Sighs) Somebody still plans on killing Gloria and my mother. (Sighs) Ronan: If anything goes down here at the estate, we've got it covered. Your mom is inside. The place is surrounded. We've got a man on Gloria. (Cell phone vibrates) Ronan: Colin made that call from inside his room at the club, and his tail says that he's still there with Jill. Cane: Damn it! Why does she keep putting herself in danger like this? [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Mm. Colin: I thought you were taking a bath. Jill: You know, the tub is really, really big, and I'm very lonely. Colin: Aw. Jill: Aw. Colin: We can't have that. Jill: No, we can't. Colin: Ohh. Jill: Honey. Colin: (Sighs) Jill: You're very tense. Colin: Yeah, it's been a bad week in the bull ring. Jill: I had an idea in the bathroom. Colin: Yeah? Jill: It's one that might satisfy... Colin: (Sighs) Jill: Both of our problems. Colin: Both of our problems satisfied in the bathroom? Well, I'm likin' this. Jill: Yeah, see, a hot bath would relax you... Colin: Mm. Jill: And I wouldn't be lonely. Plus, it's very green. We'd be saving water. Colin: You're the only person I know that can make aches and pains and the environment sound sexy. Jill: (Laughs) Oh, you just wait. Colin: Mm. How long? Jill: Come join me in the bath. Colin: I'm halfway there. Jill: Okay. Colin: The clock is ticking. Jill: Okay, I'll join you soon. (Sighs) Yeah, do you still deliver? Okay, there's an extra $100 in it for you if you get here in 15 minutes. Yeah. I know exactly what I want to order. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Yeah, yeah, okay. So Gloria's at the bank, and it looks like she's gonna be there for a while. Cane: Well, maybe that's a good thing. 'Cause until we figure out what this "Wrinkle" is, who knows how long it's gonna take to play out? Ronan: And as long as Gloria's not here, she's not in the line of fire. But your mother is another story. Cane: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] (Telephone rings) Genevieve: (Sighs) Hello? Lily: Genevieve, um, it's Lily. Genevieve: Well, what a surprise. What can I do for you? Lily: I need to talk to you, so would it be okay if I came by? Genevieve: I'll be here all day. Lily: Okay, I'll be there soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Gonna eat with us, Jack? Jack: This is not a social call. I'm here to get your signature on our contract to sell me Jabot. Ashley: Jack thinks that you're gonna back out of the agreement, and I told him that he was crazy. Tucker: Actually, I did have another offer. Ashley: What? Jack: What? Tucker: A good one. The buyer offered even more than you did. Ashley: Tucker, why didn't you tell me this? Jack: That's impossible. Who would offer you triple the value of Jabot? Tucker: Anonymous bid. It came through a third party. Jack: It could be Katherine, you know, trying to pull a fast one on you. Or you pullin' a fast one on me. Tucker: I'm just a businessman, Jack... (Sighs) Doin' business. Jack: We have a contract, Tucker, one you testified in arbitration you had every intention of executing. You made a promise to me, a legally binding promise, to follow through with this as soon as Jabot was yours again! Tucker: (Sighs) Well, you need proof that I made that promise, Jack. Jack: I have proof! Ashley. Are you really gonna put her in the middle of this? [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: You know, you might want to think about getting a new phone. Ronan: Why? This one's fine. Cane: (Sighs) This is taking too long. Ronan: Mm-hmm. Welcome to police work. Cane: Something doesn't feel right. (Touch-tones beeping) Ronan: Who are you calling? Cane: I'm calling Lily. Ronan: And you're going to say what? Cane: I'm going to check on her. [SCENE_BREAK] (Telephone rings) (Ring) Lily: Hello? Cane: Hey, it's me. Look, I kn-- (sighs) I know you are-- you're angry with me, but I just want to make sure you and the kids are okay. Lily: Cane, I am not changing my mind. I don't want you around, not unless you tell me what's going on between you and your father. Cane: I can't. I can't do it. Lily: Fine, then you know what? I'll go to somebody who can. Cane: All right, don't talk to my father. Lily: Are you kidding me? I wouldn't go anywhere near that scum. Cane: Good. (Sighs) Lily: But I'm going to somebody who can give me the answers that I want, and that's your mother, and I'm heading to her place right now. Cane: No! No, don't go to my mother's house. Lily: Oh, really? Give me one good reason why I shouldn't. Cane: All right, Lily, you stay there. I'm gonna come over and talk to you. Ronan: And what are you gonna tell her exactly? Cane: I'm gonna tell her whatever makes her stay in that house. Ronan: You can tell her anything you want, except the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Are you Jill? Jill: I am. Thank you. Man: Have fun. Jill: Thanks. Colin: Uh, what's going on? Uh... (Clears throat) Who was at the door? Jill: The door? Colin: Yeah, y-you know, that big slab of wood there with the handle on it and... Jill: (Chuckles) Colin: Okay, let's try something a little less complicated. Wh-what's in the bag? Jill: (Sighs) It's a surprise. Colin: For me? Jill: Yeah, it's definitely for you... Colin: Hmm. Uh, animal, vegetable, or mineral? Jill: (Laughs) Honey... it's very definitely... animal... Colin: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: (Sighs) Lily? Lily? God, please still be here. Lily?! (Lock rattles) Lily: Jeez, what is your problem? Cane: (Sighs) Thank God you are here. Lily: Yeah, I was grabbing a Jacket. Cane: A-are the twins here? Tell me the twins are still here. Lily: No, they're not here. I told you, you're not coming anywhere near them until you tell me what's going on with you and your father. Cane: All right, listen, I told you, I'm going to tell you everything soon, okay? Lily: Great. Then say it. Please, for once in your life, be honest with me. Cane: Soon. I will tell you everything soon. Lily: Right, yes, of course you will. You have to go, 'cause I have things I have to do. Cane: Listen, I'm not going until you listen to me. Lily: Listen to what? More of your lies? Cane: I haven't lied to you. Lily: Yeah, you haven't told me the truth, either. Cane, I-I can't do this anymore. You know how it was for me when I had cancer. I--all the questioning and--and the wondering-- I won't live like that anymore. If you won't give me the answers I need, then I-- Cane: Then--then what? You're gonna go and see my mother and my father? Don't do that. Stay away from them. Lily: So, what? Your mother is dangerous, too, now? Cane: Look, I don't know what you're trying to get from her, but whatever it is, she's not gonna give it to you. Okay? You have more chance that she's gonna open up to you than-- Lily: Than what? Than you? Cane: (Sighs) I'm bound. I can't say anything. Lily: (Scoffs) You're bound. You're bound by what? Cane: I've heard things. I know things. Lily: What "Things" have you heard? Cane: Stay away from my mother's house. It is not safe. Lily: (Stammers) What does that even mean? What are you hearing and from who? Cane: (Sighs) Look, I've already said too much, okay? I just need you to trust me on this. Lily: Trust you? Trust you, really? Last time I trusted you, I almost lost my children. Cane: And this time, it's going to be different. Lily: Yeah, it will be different, 'cause you're not coming anywhere near us. Cane: I need you to leave this alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: You really think Ashley's gonna take your side against me? Jack: You'd really ask her to choose? Ashley: I sure hope he doesn't. I mean, you did agree that if Jack helped you get Jabot away from Katherine that you would sell the company back to him. So what is there to talk about, Tucker? Tucker: Well, I'd be a lousy businessman and a damn fool if I didn't at least consider this-- Jack: Forget it. Forget it. I'll just call my lawyer. Tucker: No, no, Jack. Save your thousand bucks. I gave you my word. Here it is. The Jabot sales contract signed and executed. Get it while it's hot. Tucker: You were next on my to-do list. Ashley: (Laughs) Jack: It's all here in black-and-white. After all this time... (Sighs) Jabot is back in the Abbott family. Ashley: Daddy would be so proud. I'm so happy. Jack: (Sighs) I was the one that talked him into taking the company public in the first place. I can still see the look on his face when he realized Victor had taken everything from him. I told him I'd get it back one day. I did it. Ashley: You did it. Jack: We gotta call Traci and Billy and-- I can't believe we don't have a way to get a hold of Billy. (Sighs) Ashley: It's okay. When he gets back in town, we're all gonna go out and celebrate, right? Jack: The whole family. God, I wish Dad were here. Ashley: He is, you know. Jack: Jabot is ours again. Tucker: (Sighs) Ashley: Ta-da Tucker: Big day. Big day for the Abbotts. Finally gettin' the family company back. Ashley: Yeah, and not just that. You did the right thing. (Glasses clink) Tucker: You were afraid I wouldn't? Ashley: Mm, well, I told Jack that you were an honorable man, that if you gave your word, it meant something. Tucker: Yeah, but you were worried that I would choose money over decency. Ashley: Maybe? (Laughs) Tucker: Yeah. Ashley: You had to be tempted by that other offer. Tell the truth. Tucker: Yeah, well, there was a time when I would have snatched it up. The hell with promises and commitments. Ashley: Yeah, so... so what changed? Tucker: Well... (Sighs) You know, I thought that Jabot was important to you and Jack because it was the last thing you had left of your dad. But today I saw... I saw what he really gave you. Now I don't know what you call it. I don't even know how to describe it. But I just know that I don't want McCall, Unlimited to be the only legacy I leave my son. Ashley: Here's to that... (Glasses clink) Ashley: And to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I am here to celebrate right now! Genevieve: (Laughs) Jack: Mm. Genevieve: Mm. What are we celebrating? Jack: The return of Jabot to its rightful owner-- me, John Abbott Jr. Genevieve: Oh, my God, Jack. That's---I-I-it's amazing. When did it happen? Jack: Just now. The ink is barely dry on the contract. I came straight here 'cause I wanted to share it with you. Genevieve: I-I'm very touched, a-and I'm also amazed that you were actually able to pull that one off. I mean, not too many people can outmaneuver Tucker McCall. Jack: I almost didn't. He had another offer, one he claimed was better than mine. Genevieve: Really? From whom? Jack: An anonymous bidder. I'm not sure I understand that, but it doesn't matter. Genevieve: (Chuckles) Jack: Jabot is back where it belongs. Genevieve: The best man won. (Laughs) Jack: Yay! Genevieve: Oh, gosh, I'm so proud of you. (Laughs) Jack: So you ready to help me celebrate? Genevieve: Absolutely. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Yeah, I know. So Lily was about to head down here to talk to Genevieve about something. I know. I know. No good at all. Cane just split out to try to stop her. Yeah, yeah. I hope he can, too. Yeah. Yeah, Genevieve's still here. Jack Abbott just showed up. Where are you? Oof. You better hurry up, Man. You want to be here when all this goes down, right? After all the work you put into this. Northeast corner of the property. Beige unmarked van. Step on it. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: You know I love you, and you know how I feel about you, and you know it's real. And if you believe it, you have to believe when I say to you, stay away from my mother's house today for your own protection. Lily: Well, what about your protection? Cane: I don't need protection. I grew up with this. I grew up with the lies and the threats and the jeopardy. Lily: So it just makes you immune to it? Like your brother and your sister? Cane: You let me worry about that. Lily: (Scoffs) Fine. Go ahead and worry about it, because you have wasted enough of my time. Cane: I'm not going anywhere until you tell me you're not going to my mother's house today. Lily: Fine, I'm not going to your mother's house today. Cane: Lily. Lily: Oh, it doesn't feel good, does it, to be lied to? Cane: Don't screw with me. This will be over soon. Lily: You know what, Cane? Don't even bother, okay? I don't care anymore. I don't. I-I don't care about your secrets or your family secrets. I don't want anything to do with any of you. Cane: Good. So you're not going to my mother's house then. Is that right? Lily: What I do is none of your concern, because I am done with you. Cane: All I care about is you and the babies. All I want you to do is be happy and be safe. Lily: Great. Then stay away from us. [SCENE_BREAK] Colin: This brings to light an occasion in Vegas. There were these four hookers, an-- (Chuckles) Jill: Honey, I'm gonna make you forget every woman you've ever known. Colin: Okay. Jill: (Chuckles) Colin: (Stammers) Oh. Yeah, we can forget the pharmaceuticals then, can't we? Jill: Yeah, we can, 'cause I got magic fingers... Colin: Okay. Jill: And a magic mouth. Colin: Mm. Jill: And... (Handcuffs rattle) Colin: What else? Jill: Don't forget I got these. Colin: Oh, yeah, the handcuffs. Jill: Oh, yeah. Colin: I-I didn't know you were so adventurous. Jill: Yeah, well, there's a lot you don't know about me. Anyway, I thought you Aussies were supposed to like adventure. Colin: Oh, yes, we do. Jill: (Giggles) Do you? Good. Because... I have got a wild and woolly one in store for you. Colin: Well, I guess I should brace myself. Jill: Yeah, you should. (Handcuffs lock) Jill: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: So what happened while I was gone? What'd I miss? Ronan: Oh, not much. A couple more deer. Jack Abbott showed up. Cane: What's he doin' here? Ronan: At the moment? He's showing Genevieve how passionate he is about her couch. Cane: (Sighs) Well, that's great, isn't it? There's wildlife out here, and the wild life's going on inside there. And we're not even close to catching my father. (Sighs) Ronan: You're not a very patient man, are you? Cane: Oh, I'm patient. I've waited years for this. Ronan: And? How'd it go with Lily? Cane: She's furious with me. Ronan: Funny, isn't it? Tragic, really, how it sucks to be noble. Cane: Yeah. Yeah, it kills me not to be able to just tell her the truth. Ronan: Well, I would take a figurative death over a real one any day. Cane: Yeah, me, too. I just hope I got through to Lily about staying away from mom. [Lily remembering] Cane: Look. Lily: (Laughs) Cane: Under the tree, there's, uh, there's a box. I wonder, uh, I wonder who this is for. Lily: I wonder how it got there. Cane: I don't know. Hmm. Lily: Who's it for? Is it for... me? Yep. Can I open it? Cane: Uh... Lily: (Chuckles) Cane: I don't know. Have you, um, have you been a good girl? Lily: Of course. Cane: Hmm? Lily: You sly devil. What did you do? Oh, my gosh. (Gasps) Cane, this is so beautiful. (Gasps) Thank you. I love it. (Laughs) Cane: I'm glad. Lily: You know that you got me another one last year for our first Christmas together. Remember? Cane: Mm-hmm. I remember. Lily: I have it somewhere. Where'd I put it? See? Remember that? (Laughs) Oh, my gosh, we have had the most incredible year. I feel so blessed. Cane: You just wait and see. It's gonna get better. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: (Sighs) Jill, hi, um, it's Lily. Sorry I missed you. Um, so anyways, Cane was here, and I told him that I didn't care what he was up to with Colin, which is not true at all, and, I don't know, he seemed really adamant about me not seeing Genevieve, but, of course, he didn't tell me why, so I'm just gonna go over there like I planned, and I'll-- I'll let you know what I find out. (Sighs) Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Mm. (Sighs) Wait a minute. I want to make this really special. Jack: Oh, you are. You are. Genevieve: Mm, no, I've been saving something for a moment just like this. Jack: Well, this I want to see. Genevieve: (Laughs) Okay. Jack: What? No, wait, wait, wait. Where--where are you going? Genevieve: I was gonna go get Myrna. I've been saving a bottle of Cristal from 1990. Oh, wait a minute. I gave Myrna a shopping list. She's out at the grocery store. Jack: Oh, fine. We don't need champagne. Genevieve: Jack, come on. We've got to celebrate this moment. Jack: (Laughs) We are! Genevieve: But don't you want everyone to know about it? Really. Jack: (Sighs) Genevieve: Let's go to Gloworm, and we'll have dinner, and I will help you shout it from the rooftops. Jack: (Laughs) As long as we come back here for dessert, okay? Genevieve: Mm. Oh, wait a minute. Lily said that she might stop by. Actually, I thought she would have been here by now. Jack: Um, can you call her? Genevieve: I don't have her number. Um, oh, she was the last person to call. I can get it from the phone. Lily: Hi. This is Lily. You've reached my voice mail. Please leave a message, and I'll get back to you. Genevieve: Hi, Lily, this is Genevieve. Listen, I'm really sorry, but something's come up, and, uh, I'm going out of the house, so I'm not gonna be here after all. We're gonna have to make some other plans, so give me a call, and we'll set something up. Bye. Jack: All set? Genevieve: I just hope Lily isn't already on her way. I'd hate for her to drive all the way out here for nothing. (Chuckles) Jack: Shall we? Genevieve: Yes, we shall. From the rooftops. Jack: From the rooftops! Genevieve: Yes. (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, I am disappointed. No Gloria. I was looking forward to the conga line when she announced there's a new owner of Jabot eating in her establishment. Genevieve: (Laughs) Don't worry. I'll get the party started. Would you bring us a bottle of my private reserve champagne, and put it on my tab. Jack: Uh, no, no, no. My celebration, my treat. Thanks. Genevieve: Don't listen to him. Come on now. It's just my way of showing you how proud I am of you. Well, part of my way. Jack: I'm lookin' forward to the other part. Genevieve: I promise you, what goes on at my house tonight you will not soon forget. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: You know, if my father manages to elude us again, I just don't-- (Walkie-talkie squawks) Ronan: Oh. Saunders: Malloy, its Saunders here. I followed Mrs. Atkinson and Abbott to Gloworm. I sent you a text, but I didn't hear from you. Over. Ronan: Yeah, Saunders, just stay with them. Let me know when you're on the move. Out. Where's my phone? [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Mm. Ashley: What? Tucker: Listen, I, uh... Ashley: What? Tucker: Well, I have to get back to work. Ashley: I haven't finished thanking you. Tucker: Well... Ashley: Mm. Tucker: I guess I could take a few more... mm, yeah. Ashley: Oh, what? Tucker: (Laughs) What are you thanking me for again? Ashley: (Laughs) I'm thanking you for righting a wrong. Tucker: Oh. Ashley: You know, I have... I have given Jack so much grief over the years about fighting for Jabot. Tucker: Mm-hmm. Ashley: And it turns out that he was right, 'cause my dad's company is back where it belongs. And, um, you made my brother happy, which makes me happy. Tucker: Mm. Ashley: And so now I really want to make you happy, you know? Tucker: (Laughs) Hey. Ashley: What? Tucker: Remind me to put a note in my calendar to do something nice for Jack every single day. Ashley: Okay. (Cell phone vibrates) Tucker: Eh. Come here. Ashley: Yeah, who cares about that? (Cell phone vibrates) Ashley: Well, that's weird. Tucker: (Scoffs) It's probably a coincidence. Come here. Ashley: You know what? I better check it. Tucker: (Sighs) Okay. Ashley: It's from Malloy. Tucker: So is mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: (Sighs) Maybe you dropped it when you were outside earlier. Ronan: No, I don't remember taking it out. Cane: (Sighs) Ronan: Guys, its Malloy. Keep an eye out for my cell phone. I may have dropped it in the woods. There's a car pulling up to the house. Cane: Damn it! It's Lily. (Doorbell rings) (Ring) Lily: Hello? Genevieve? (Knock on door) Lily: Hello? It's Lily. Genevieve? Cane: I told her not to come. I'm gonna go and get her. Ronan: No, listen to me. If Colin's man sees you, it blows everything we've done here. Cane: I don't give a damn. She's not gettin' killed over this. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: This can't be a coincidence. Tucker: No way. Ashley: Why? What does yours say? Tucker: "Urgent! Meet me at the warehouse on the corner of Main and Edwards in two hours. I need to talk to you ASAP. There's a leak at the station." Ashley: Mine says the exact same thing. Tucker: A leak? What--what--why-- why would Malloy think we would know anything about that? Ashley: Why does he want to meet us at Main and Edwards? Tucker: I don't even know where that is. Ashley: Well, its way out of town, off the county highway. I don't know what this is all about. What could it be about? Tucker: I don't know, but I don't like the sound of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You know, it's not too late. You could still stand on the table and announce the good news. Genevieve: Hmm. Would you be terribly disappointed if I didn't? Jack: Nothing would disappoint me today. Genevieve: (Laughs) You're really on top of the world, aren't you? Jack: This could very well be the greatest day of my life. (Cell phone vibrates) Genevieve: (Chuckles) Oh, more good news? Genevieve: Jack, what's wrong? Jack: Uh, nothing. Just... someone I didn't really want to hear from. [SCENE_BREAK] Colin: So... how much longer you plan on keeping me in the dark? Jill: Mm... just until I'm sure you can't get away, my love. Colin: Why would I be stupid enough to do that? Jill: (Chuckles) Colin: I mean, come on. Dump the key. Have at it. Jill: Oh, I intend to have at it. I just don't think you're going to like it very much. That's all. (Sighs) Colin: Uh, what-- what's going on? Jill: Well... (Sighs) You probably think that-- that, uh, this is a kinky little sex game I'm playing with you, huh? Colin: You mean it isn't? Jill: No, it isn't, Colin. I've got you tied up because you lied to me. You lied to me from the very beginning. You lied to me about everything beautiful I thought you were. Colin: I don't know what's going on here, but let me go. Jill: No, no, no, no, no. 'Cause, see, you're planning something. I don't know what it is, but I am gonna screw it up for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Genevieve? Genevieve, are you here? Hello? Cane: Lily! Lily: Cane, what-- what are you doing here? Cane: There's no time to explain. We have to go. Lily: No, wait, are you following me? Cane: We have to go. We have to go now! Lily: Look, don't touch me. I'm not going anywhere with you. Ronan: Come on, Cane. Get out of there. Get out of there. (Van door opens) Ronan: It's about time you got here. This whole thing's going south. Come on. We gotta get up to the house. Chance: Let's go. Lily: I came here to see your mom, and you can't stop me. Cane: My mother is not here. And we need to leave. Lily: Yeah? You're lying. Cane: I'm not lying to you. We need to leave, okay? Lily: Why? What don't you want me to find out? Cane: I'll explain everything to you when we get outside. Lily: (Sniffs) Why does it smell like gas? Stop! What-- (Loud explosion) Lily: (Coughs) Cane: (Coughs) (Sighs) [NEXT_ON] Phyllis: He has evidence on you, and he's trying to get me to rat you out. Ronan: We got you, Pal. We finally nailed you. Victoria: Do you think that he could have found out that I saw you with Diane the night she was killed? Victor: You and I better get our stories straight, all right?

Tucker gets a call from an employee telling him about an anonymous offer to buy Jabot and he remarks that the offer is higher then what Jack promised to pay him

Belle: Oh, this is a big day for my baby girl. I bet you're as excited as I am, huh? [Giggles] Shawn D.: How's our Goddaughter doing? Belle: Well, she's going home today. Mimi: Oh, that is great news. Shawn D.: Did you hear that, baby girl? You're gonna sleep in your own crib tonight. Mommy and daddy are taking you home. Belle: Well, actually, I was gonna see if maybe you and Mimi could take us home? Shawn D.: Sure, yeah, whatever you need. Mimi: Where's Philip? Belle: He's at Billie's arraignment. You know, he was kind of torn about leaving us, but... um, sorry. Shawn D.: No, no, it's okay. You mind if I hold her? Belle: No, of course. Shawn D.: Come here, Baby Girl. Belle: Go see Shawn. Shawn D.: Oh, look at you. You are gorgeous. Let me tell you. It'd be an honor to escort you home tonight with your mother, Miss Kiriakis. Yes, it would. Mimi: You're amazing with her, you know that? Shawn D.: Well, I just think it's because of Zack. Claire: [Whimpers] Shawn D.: Oh, come here. It's okay. I feel like she's family. What's wrong? Bonnie: [Thinking] Oh, Shawn, you can never find out that you're Claire's real daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So...granddaughter's finally going home. Alex: That is certainly something to celebrate. Marlena: [Giggles] John: You know, Alex doesn't need to hang around here. I can make sure you get home just fine. Alex: Oh, I don't mind. John: Marlena, this is our grandchild -- yours and mine. North really has nothing to do with her. Marlena: Well, no. No, he doesn't. Not yet. John, Alex and I are planning to renew our wedding vows, and when that happens, well, he's going to be Claire's step grandfather. [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: Billie, you're making a big mistake. When they find out, and believe me, they will, you and Chelsea will both be charged with crimes -- her for the hit-and-run and you for covering it up. Billie: It was an accident. Frankie: If it was an accident, why do you feel the need to protect her? Billie: Because she's just a kid. I want to keep her out of it. Frankie: She's not a kid. She's 18. Billie: When I was -- when I was Chelsea's age, my mother wasn't around for me when I needed her, and I haven't been around for most of Chelsea's life. I told her she can count on me, and I'm gonna prove it. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: You. Come with me. Chelsea: What do you think you're doing? Patrick: I know what happened, Chelsea. Chelsea: Excuse me? Patrick: It was you. You hit Zack. You were driving Bo's car. Chelsea: Look, I don't know what you think you know, but -- Patrick: I have proof, Chelsea, so just admit it before your mother takes the fall for you in court today. You killed Zack. [SCENE_BREAK] Caroline: Bo, listen to me. You have to tell her the truth. You have to tell her that Chelsea ran over Zack. You gave her permission to drive. You loaned her the car. You can't be silent. You cannot let Billie take the blame. Bo: I know. Before she finds out from somebody else, I got to tell her the truth. Hope: The truth? About what? Will someone please tell me what's going on? Caroline: I'm going to let the two of you talk privately. Hope: What were you and your mother talking about? Bo, obviously there's something you need to tell me, so what is it? [SCENE_BREAK] Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Alex: Marlena, I think John is right. You really should spend some time alone with your daughter and granddaughter. We can meet back at the penthouse. Marlena: You don't mind? Alex: No, not at all. I've got some work to do. Marlena: Okay, well, I'll see you later. Alex: Yeah, see you later. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: There you go. There you go. Oh, maybe we should leave Belle and her Mother with the baby. Marlena: No, no, no. Not on my account. Please don't leave. Mimi: Oh, no, it's fine. Belle, we'll see you later, okay? Belle: Okay, thanks, Mimi. [Gasps playfully] [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: [Chuckles] You're looking perkier. I think she knows she's going home. Belle: I know. I never thought this day would actually come. Except I-I wish... Marlena: I know. You wish that it hadn't been at the expense of losing Zack. You know what I think? I think the only thing we can do is always remember to be grateful. Belle: Yeah, and what about you? I heard about that lunatic Lois Banks. Talk about a close call. Marlena: Oh, my goodness. Well, if Alex hadn't come to save me, I wouldn't even be here. Which sort of reminds me -- I had a thing I was going to mention to you. Alex and I have decided to renew our wedding vows, and I'm kind of hoping that you could find your way to be there...and maybe even hopefully find your way clear to be happy for me? Belle: I wish I could be happy for you, Mom. I just -- it's hard for me. Marlena: I know it is. Oh, I know it is. I know it is. I know. It's hard for your dad, too. I just wish I could remember. Belle: I just wish you would get your memory back so that you could remember how much you and dad love each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: Oh, I meant to tell you. When Belle and I went for coffee earlier, she asked about our wedding. Shawn D.: Oh, yeah? Mimi: Yeah, and she was really sweet about it. She even offered to design a wedding dress for me. Shawn D.: It sounds like you two are becoming buddies again. Mimi: I think so. That's why I asked her to be my Matron of Honor. Shawn D.: Really? And what'd she say? Mimi: She said she'd be thrilled. [Chuckles] Shawn D.: That's great 'cause I asked Philip to be my Best Man, and he said yes, too, so... Mimi: Really? Shawn D.: Yeah. Mimi: Oh, my God. This is really happening, isn't it? I mean, I know we haven't picked a date yet. Shawn D.: But we will. And you know this can't happen soon enough for Kate, right? Mimi: I was a little suspicious about that. Shawn D.: Me too. Mimi: But it sounds like she just genuinely appreciates us being there for Belle and Philip while Claire was in the hospital. Shawn D.: The thing is... I-I don't want to rush into this. Mimi: Because of Zack. I know. Shawn D.: 'Cause I want it to be a happy day, and it won't be if we get married while the family's still in mourning. Mimi: I understand, okay? Listen, I know how hard this has been for you and your family, and I totally agree that we should wait. Shawn D.: And, uh, I'm going to keep my promise and get you a real engagement ring. Mimi: This one's fine. Shawn D.: I just don't want you to think that I'm stalling. I cannot wait to get married to you...and have kids. Mimi: I feel the same way. Shawn D.: Once things calm down, we'll pick a date. And once Billie's behind bars, then we can move on. [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: I know you think you're helping Chelsea, but do you have any idea what kind of example you're setting for her? Billie: You're not talking me out of this, Frankie. Frankie: How can I defend you if you won't listen to me? Billie: I don't want you to defend me! Frankie: Your mother hired me. Billie: She shouldn't have. I'm sorry, Frankie. Listen...you're a good lawyer and you're a great friend, but I am pleading guilty and throwing myself on the mercy of the court. Frankie: You are determined to do this, aren't you? Billie: I am responsible for Zack Brady's death. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Frankie: You're making a huge mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Aren't you gonna say anything? Are you really gonna let Billie go to jail for something you did? I know you were driving Bo's SUV. Chelsea: Patrick, you can't tell anybody. Promise. Patrick: You can't let Billie do this, Chelsea. Chelsea: It's what she wants. Patrick: No, it's what you want. Now, I know you feel guilty, and you should. Because of your recklessness, your little brother is dead, and instead of facing the music, you're gonna let your mother do it for you. Chelsea: You know, how is this any of your business, anyway? Patrick: Because I care about Billie. Chelsea: Just not about me. Patrick: Look, Billie means the world to me, and I care about you, also. I'm just thinking of what's best for both of you. Chelsea: Yeah, right. Patrick: If you let Billie do this, you'll regret it someday, and so will she. Chelsea: Like you know. Patrick: Well, I know the truth's gonna come out, and it'll be a lot better if it comes from you. So you need to come clean about what really happened and you need to do it right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Bo, please, what is it? Whatever it is, just tell me. Bo: I have something to say, but...it's not that easy. Why don't we go someplace more private? Hope: No, I can't. I have to be here. I have to see Billie plead guilty. I need that if I'm gonna have any kind of closure. Bo: I understand, but they're not ready yet. We'll come right back, okay? Hope: No. Why are you so anxious to get me out of here? You tell me, Brady. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Bo: Hope... [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: [Sighs] I still can't believe Zack's gone. Shawn D.: It hasn't even sunk in yet. Sometimes there'd be days where I wouldn't see him, and... I can't even think about going back over to my parents' house right now. I don't know how they're doing, and...I don't want to talk about this right now. I just want to talk about our wedding day and how special it's gonna be -- a day you are never going to forget. Mimi: It will be 'cause I'm marrying you. Shawn D.: We're gonna do it just as soon as we can. Mimi: I know. Just not now. Shawn D.: Yeah. Bonnie: You'd better not wait too long to get hitched, Baby, because if Shawn finds out he has a kid with Belle, you can kiss him goodbye. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: I understand that you want your father and me together again. John: That's right. Our daughter wants her mommy and daddy to be back together just like I do. Marlena: John -- John: But I have to get you to change your mind about Alex first. Marlena: First of all, that isn't gonna happen. John: We'll see. Marlena: You're not giving up, eh? John: Did you think I would? Marlena: Uh, I think it's time to get the baby home. Belle: Okay, I've got so much stuff. I think I've got everything. It's like we've been practically living here, huh? Can you grab that bag for me, please? Marlena: Oh, sure. Belle: And Shawn and Mimi are gonna get the rest. The nurses are actually gonna loan us that cart. John: Listen, you know, I think it's a good idea if you go with Belle. I'm gonna hang out here a little while longer. Marlena: Why's that? John: Something I need to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Lois: You've been using me, Alex. Alex: Lois, we've been using each other. Lois: I thought you loved me. Now I'm not so sure. Alex: Where is all this suddenly coming from? We've been over this plan at least a dozen times. You agreed to it. Lois: That's when I trusted you. Alex: And now you don't? Lois: I'm not stupid, Alex. We had an agreement. Now I can see I'm gonna be locked away in a psychiatric ward again while you're off living the cushy life with Marlena. Alex: Not for long. Lois: That's not what I hear. Alex: What are you talking about? Lois: I heard the nurses chatting. You and Marlena are going to renew your wedding vows. Alex: Oh, that. Lois: That's your response? "Oh, that"? I'm warning you, Alex. Don't do this to me. Not again. Alex: Lois, Lois, please. Just calm down. Look at me. Look at me. Everything is going exactly as I planned, but you have to trust me on that. Now, can you? Lois: [Sighs] I want to. Alex: Good, because before long, we are both going to get exactly what we want. [Door opens] John: Oh, now, what the hell would you be doing in here? [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: [Sighs] Look! It's so good to be home. Marlena: She seems so content. Belle: Yes, well, that's because she knows that she is safe and that she's loved and that she's always, always gonna be protected by Shawn and me. Yes. Marlena: Are you aware that you just said "Shawn and me"? [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: Belle and Philip are gonna have to remodel their kitchen to fit all this baby stuff. Pretty soon, it's gonna be baby cups and plates and baby food. Shawn D.: The whole cupboard full of Zack's stuff at home -- plates and cups -- it's just hard to even... Mimi: I'm sorry. Shawn D.: No, it's all right. I love kids so much, I cannot wait to adopt some and start a family with you. You want that, right? Mimi: More than anything. Shawn D.: Well, good. Then it's a deal. Mimi: What are you thinking? Shawn D.: I know it's a little early to be thinking about these kinds of things, but, um... Mimi: What? Shawn D.: What do you think about naming our first son after Zack? Mimi: I would love to. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hope, come on. Hope: Oh, God. Bo... Bo: This is exactly why you shouldn't be here. Hope: Zack. These were his favorite pajamas. Bo: Yeah. Hope: Just the other day, I was holding him. He was alive. [Sobs] Bo: Hey, come on. Let's get out of here. I'll get you some water, all right? Hope: No, you go ahead. I want to stay here. Zack. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Ma, she's falling apart. I can't tell her about Chelsea right now. Caroline: You have to, Bo. We can't wait. Bo: Ma, listen. Just give it a minute. I got to go get her some water. Caroline: I'll get her a glass of water. Bo: Hope, come on. Let's go sit down. Hope. Hope. Hope. [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: I appreciate you wanting to help. I'm sorry that you wasted your time. Frankie: I don't see it that way. Billie: Well, I do. Thank you for coming. Frankie: That's it? I'm dismissed? Billie: Afraid so. Frankie: Billie, as your friend, I don't want you to go through this on your own. Billie: Because you're my friend, I expect you to keep what I told you to yourself. Frankie: I don't like being put in this position. Billie: Can I count on you, Frankie? Frankie: Yes. As your attorney, I'll keep your confidence. Billie: Thanks, Frankie. Thank you. Frankie: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Chelsea, stop! You have to stay and face what you've done. This is your last chance. Either you tell the police you're responsible for Zack's death, or I will. Billie: No, you won't. Patrick: Billie. Billie: You stay out of this Patrick, and leave her alone. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I thought you said you were gonna go do some work. Alex: That's what I'm doing. John: Holding her hand? That's your work? Alex: Must I remind you, John, that I was once Lois' psychiatrist? I came by here to sign some paperwork. She was upset. I was merely trying to calm her down. John: Mm-hmm. That's the only reason that you're here? Alex: What are you getting at? John: You both looked awfully chummy for two people who supposedly hate each other. Alex: I repeat -- she was my patient. John: And your so-called "patient" almost killed Marlena, remember? And you remember Marlena -- the woman you say you love? Alex: I'm a psychiatrist, John. I condemn what Lois did, but at the same time, I realize she is suffering from a very severe case of mental illness. I came by here to make sure that she no longer poses a threat to Marlena. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Are you aware that you just said that Claire was lucky to have Shawn? Belle: Um, well, Shawn and Mimi are Claire's Godparents. And, yeah, of course Claire's lucky to have them in her life. Marlena: I don't think that's what you meant. Belle: Mom, please, can we not do this? Marlena: I'm not trying to make you uncomfortable. I'm just a little worried about you. Belle: Well, don't be. I'm fine. Marlena: You know, when you were in labor, you called out Shawn's name, not Philip's? Makes me think that maybe you've got some deep feelings for Shawn that you're not admitting to yourself. Belle: Mom, Shawn and Mimi are getting married. I'm very happy for them. Marlena: Don't want to talk about it, huh? Look, it's possible that you are having feelings for Shawn. Maybe you still love him. Belle: How could I not love him? He was there at the hospital every second that Claire was sick. He gave her his own blood. He was there for her when I was falling apart. He has done so much for her. Marlena: So we're thinking we're talking about gratitude? Belle: [Sighs] No. Not just gratitude. I don't know. Look, something....something happened, and it was weird. Marlena: What happened? Belle: Shawn and I were together in Claire's room the night that Zack died. And we were both worn out and we were upset that Zack died and we were worried about Claire and worried about whether the transplant was gonna be successful and we dozed off. And anyway, while we were both asleep...Zack came to us in a dream. He said that he was okay and not to worry. He said that Claire was gonna get better. He said that her fever was gonna break and that she'd be okay. Marlena: Honey, you said that Zack came to "us." Does that mean that Shawn had the same dream? Belle: Yes. And when we woke up, we realized we had the same dream. But Zack said something else. He said that Shawn and I belong together. Marlena: Well...my question is, do you think what he said is true? [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Mimi: I'll get it. Shawn D.: I got to bring these bags upstairs anyway. Mimi: Mom. Bonnie: Hey, sweetie. It's Philip and Belle's first night home, and I figured you'd all be here with bare cupboards. Mimi: You brought food? Bonnie: For Claire's homecoming. Don't you think we should celebrate Philip and Belle's baby being out of the hospital? Mimi: Yeah, absolutely. But actually, Philip's not even home right now, so... Bonnie: Oh, well, there's always the other reason to celebrate -- you and Shawn getting hitched. Mimi: Mom, that's a long way off. Bonnie: Honey, the pages are falling off the calendar. If you let this engagement drag on, you could lose Shawn just like you did Rex. Mimi: Thanks for the vote of confidence. Bonnie: Well, I'm sorry, honey. I don't mean to drag you down. But if you don't bag Shawn Brady now, you may not get another chance. Shawn D.: Hey, Bonnie. What's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Chelsea was driving Bo's SUV, not you. The police need to know that. Billie: This is my decision, Patrick. Patrick: Look, I understand you want to protect Chelsea. Billie: Then stop arguing with me. Patrick: This doesn't just involve her. It involves Hope. She lost her little boy. Billie: This is what's best for her, too. Patrick: Being fed a lie? How can you say that? Billie: Listen, Hope needs Bo right now. If she found out that Chelsea was driving Bo's SUV and killed Zack, she'd flip out. I am doing this to save their marriage and Chelsea's whole future. Patrick: So you're gonna be the martyr. Are you just gonna stand there and let this happen? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hope. Hope. Wake up. Wake up. Hey. Hope: Hey. Bo: You fainted. Want me to take you to the hospital? Hope: No, no, I'm fine. Bo: No, you're not fine. You're exhausted -- physically and emotionally. You haven't had anything to eat. Hope: Just hold me, okay? Bo: Hope, you shouldn't be here today. Hope: It was seeing Zack's pajamas. Bo: I know. Hope: I couldn't get through this without you, Brady. Bo: Hey. This is too much. I'm gonna take you home. Hope: No. Just stay with me, okay? Bo: There's no reason for the two of us to be here. The police can handle this. Hope: I have to be here. Don't you understand? I have to do it for Zack. Bo: Zack wouldn't want to see you suffering like this. Hope: As long as I have you to lean on, I'll find a way to handle it. I need you. If I lost you -- Bo: Hey, hey, hey, hey. That is not gonna happen. I love you very much. We're always gonna be together, no matter what. [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: Leave her alone, Patrick. Chelsea: I just don't know what to do. I still can't believe you're doing this for me. I've been such a lousy daughter. Billie: Hey, listen to me. You made a mistake. We all make them. Chelsea: Yeah, but mine ended up killing somebody. And I'm gonna have to live with that for the rest of my life. Billie: I know you're hurting, baby. I know that. And that is punishment enough. I will not let you go to jail on top of it. Chelsea: So you're really gonna go to jail for me? How am I ever gonna thank you? Billie: Hey. Come here. I'm your Mother. I will always, always protect you 'cause I love you. [Chuckles] And you haven't been a lousy Daughter. I don't need an Attorney, Frankie. Frankie: Yes, you do. Billie: No, I don't. This case is cut-and-dried. Frankie: It's not cut-and-dried. You don't know what the prosecution is going for. Patrick: Listen to him. Frankie: Your mother hired me. I'm not bailing. Billie: Then, you're fired. Frankie: Excuse me? Billie: Don't tell me that I can't fire you because I just did. Frankie: I wish you the best. I really do. Chelsea: Maybe you shouldn't have done that. I mean, I heard that it's not always a good idea to represent yourself. Billie: Okay, listen, don't worry, all right? It'll all work out fine. I promise. Patrick: No, it is not going to be fine and you know it. What Chelsea did was bad enough, but trying to cover it up? That's suicidal. Billie: Shh, okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hey, you feeling better? No more dizziness? Hope: I was gonna throw some cold water on my face. I'll be just a minute. Bo: Mom, could you go with her, please? Hope: No, that's not necessary. I'll be fine. But thank you. I'm okay. [ Exhales deeply] [SCENE_BREAK] Caroline: [Scoffs] Bo: Ma, come on. Don't give me that look. I was gonna tell her, and she fainted. You saw how upset she is. Caroline: Bo, she's gonna be more upset when she finds out she's blaming the wrong person. Bo: What do you want me to do? Caroline: I want you to do the right thing. I want you to tell the truth.. Bo: Well, how am I supposed to do that? Caroline: By being the man I raised you to be -- the man who let Zack be a donor. Now, you just suck it up and you do it. Bo: Ma, if this was about me, I would. But you heard her. I'm the only thing that's holding her together. If I told her that I'm basically responsible for my daughter killing our son, she wouldn't want anything to do with me right when she needs me the most. Caroline: Bo, if you don't do this, she's gonna find out secondhand. Is that what you want? Bo: No, Ma, no. Caroline: Well, if that happens and she finds out you've been keeping the truth from her, God help you. Bo: I know. She'll never forgive me. Caroline: No. She'll never forgive you. Bo: These are my choices, Ma. Either I tell her right now in this courtroom when she's most vulnerable, or I wait till she's stronger and I hurt her more. These are the choices I've been struggling with, Ma. I would lay down my life to keep her from this pain, but either way, she gets hurt. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: Did you just tell Mimi to bag me? Bonnie: Bag you? Why would I say -- well, you two are engaged. I'd say she already has. Mimi: Mother! Bonnie: Shawn, what you heard me say is that these bags are very heavy and I could use your help putting the stuff in the fridge. Shawn D.: Yes, of course you did. Bonnie: Thank you. Shawn D.: You're welcome. Bonnie: You know, um, while you're doing that, I am just gonna borrow her for a little girl talk. Mimi: Oh, well, that was a nice save. Bonnie: Listen to me, Baby Girl. You cannot put this wedding off. Mimi: Mom, the worst thing that could happen to a family just happened to Shawn's family. Hope and Bo lost their son. They need time to grieve. I'm not gonna talk about this. Bonnie: Well, if you don't marry Shawn soon, I'm afraid you're gonna be the next one grieving. Mimi: That is so tasteless. What, are you trying to deliberately scare me? Bonnie: No. I'm telling you that your relationship with Shawn will be over, done, kaput. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Oh, there you go, sweetheart. Marlena: Belle, you haven't answered my question. Belle: Look, I don't know what to believe, Mom, okay? Everything else Zack said came true. Claire got better. Marlena: It makes me curious. Do you want it to be true? Belle: I'm married to Philip. I love him. We have a daughter together. Marlena: Well, that still doesn't answer the question. Belle, if you are in love with Shawn, you've got to resolve those feelings before he marries Mimi, baby or no baby. If that's what's going on, your marriage to Philip will never work. You know, you and I have a lot in common. Belle: We do? Marlena: We do. We both have two men in our lives, and although I don't remember anything about being married to your father, everybody in Salem says we belong together. But the fact is that I was married to somebody before I ever met your father. And I know you don't like it, but that's the person with whom I belong, not with your dad. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Are you sure, Dr. North? Alex: Excuse me? John: Are you sure that Lois doesn't pose a threat to Marlena? Does she? Alex: She needs treatment. When that treatment is over, she will be re- evaluated, and we'll see. John: [Sighs] You're up to something. Now I got to figure out what it is. Alex: John, you have been wrong about me at every turn. But then I guess it's only natural that you would be more comfortable attacking me than Marlena. That is called transference. John: Oh, come on. Save the psychobabble. Sometimes it takes awhile, but I usually figure out what the game is, and when I do, your days with Marlena are over... Pal. [SCENE_BREAK] Alex: What? Lois: That is one very determined man. Alex: Oh, John Black's smart, but he's no match for me. And Marlena? She trusts me, the poor dear. And by the time John gets wise to me, the deed will be done. Alex: Lois, Lois, Lois, Lois, please stop worrying. Lois: I'm trying. Alex: Well, then try harder. We don't have much more to do here. Just follow my instructions, and I promise you, you are going to get everything you deserve, hmm? Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Okay, Marlena, guess who I found Alex North with? Marlena: Don't make me guess. John: All right, I won't. Lois Banks. Marlena: And? John: He claims that he went to see her because she was once his patient.. Marlena: And you have a problem with that. John: Yeah, I got a problem. I've told you before I don't trust the guy. There's something not right about him. Marlena: I think I know him better than you do. He's a wonderful man. He is honest, trustworthy, and loving, and he's the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life with. And if you're trying to drive a wedge between the two of us, it's not going to work. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: You okay? Belle: Yeah, yeah, of course I am. Things may not be perfect, but I don't need perfect. I just need to look at Claire and realize how lucky I am. Just look at her. She's my little miracle. I'm sorry. Shawn D.: No, don't apologize. She is a miracle. Every child is. That's why I can't wait to have a kid of my own. Belle: You're gonna be such a great dad. Shawn D.: Well, I'm gonna try. I can see how a child can bring two people together. Look at you and Philip. You two have really become close. Belle: Yeah, we have. Shawn D.: Yeah, it's great. I'm really happy for you two. True love. It's wonderful. Belle: And you have Mimi. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: What now? Bonnie: We need to talk. Mimi: There is nothing to talk about. For the last time, I am not going to pressure Shawn into setting a date for the wedding. Bonnie: But you have to. Mimi: What do you mean? Mom, I'm sorry, but we're going to wait. Bonnie: If you wait, this wedding is never gonna happen. Mimi: Oh, stop saying that. Bonnie: For once in your life, would you just listen to your mama? Don't ask me how I know, but I know it's true. Mimi: Have you been to a fortune-teller? Tea leaves or tarot cards, Mom? Bonnie: This is not about fortune-tellers. It's about Claire. She's Shawn's daughter, Mimi! [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: Hey, Ma. Caroline: Let me take your briefcase, Frankie. I saw you with Billie. Frankie: Yeah, Kate hired me to take on the case, but Billie, uh, she didn't need my help, so... Caroline: Oh... you know what really happened, don't you? Frankie: You know, too? Caroline: Yeah. Frankie: I'm telling you. It's a disaster. Caroline: Billie should know. She's gonna make things worse for her daughter. And when Hope finds out that Chelsea was driving Bo's car. [Sighs] It could be the end of their marriage. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I can't let you do this, Billie. I can't let you go in there and lie to the Judge. Billie: Well, that's exactly what I'm going to do and there's nothing you can do to stop me. So if you care about me as much as you say you do, you'll back off. Patrick: Billie, you know how much you mean to me, otherwise I wouldn't be this upset. And you Billie: Hey, you lay off of her. I mean it. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Patrick, what are you doing here? Patrick: You have to stop lying, Billie. Hope: Lying about what? Damn it, is anyone gonna tell me what the hell is going on here? [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: You have to take me somewhere far away where they're never gonna find me. Please say you'll help me. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: I knew this was too good to be true. Bonnie: What are you talking about? Mimi: There's no way I can marry Shawn now. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: She said that you are two completely different people now and that it's over between you. Austin: I'm not giving up no matter what she says. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Austin Reed and Company -- our first order of business will be to crush them.

John brings his suspicions to Marlena but she trusts Alex.

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Nikki: I can understand why victor turned to you. I mean, you helped bring adam back to town years ago when he went missing. What I don't understand is why you would want to get involved in that a second time. Phyllis: How much you want to bet that my lovely daughter has used the same password she's used on every site for years? "Mrears." Summer: I just got off the phone with kyle's friend in new york. Jack: The agent? Summer: Yeah, he is on his way here right now with one of his clients, and kyle and i really need to meet them. Don't worry, kyle and I will work around the clock if we have to. Lola: You said mia would go to jail for an accident. Arturo: [ Sighs ] Lola: What accident? Arturo: I was mad! Lola: Mia was the one who attacked that night. Rey: All right, everyone, make room! Big winner coming through. Sharon: All I did was toss a ball. Rey: But you did it with such amazing style. Sharon: You weren't so bad yourself. Rey: Not winning anything -- it took effort to lose as badly as I did. Sharon: No, I mean trying to keep my mind off of adam. Rey: Mm. Did it work? Sharon: Well enough. Rey: "Well enough?" Oh, I don't like that. I'm gonna have to keep trying. Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Voicemail. Rey: Lola. Sharon: What's wrong? Rey: Uh, she didn't say, but it's -- it's something. [ Cellphone rings ] Lola: Rey, thank god. Rey: What's wrong? Lola: It's mia. Rey: The baby? Lola: No. Mia was the one who attacked me, rey. She thought that I was abby. She just left me there like that. Rey: Oh, lola, I'm -- I'm so sorry. Lola: And, even worse, arturo knew, and he covered for her, but now I know, and abby does, too. Can you please come home? I know that you're working, and I wouldn't ask but this... I mean, it's insane. Rey: I'll be on the next flight, okay? Can you just sit still until I get there? Lola: I will. At least I'll try. I don't know. Rey: I'll be back soon. Rey: I hate leaving you like this. Sharon: You have to go. Lola found out that it was mia who hurt her and that others knew? Rey: Me, especially. Lying to my sister for mia, of all people. Are you sure you're gonna be all right on your own? Sharon: Absolutely. Rey: I still don't like it, sharon. Sharon: I need to see adam. Maybe he knows that I haven't been alone, and that's why he didn't show up at the park. Rey: Oh, so he wants me gone and you isolated? That's -- that's not a good sign, sharon. Sharon: Rey, I need you to believe in me. Rey: I do. Sharon: Okay. I'm gonna help you pack. Rey: First things first. Lola: I just told rey. Arturo: Lola... Lola: No. It's done. You can try to weasel your way around this to him yourself. He's booking the next flight out here. Arturo: There's a lot we need to talk about. All of us. Summer: Are you kidding me? Kyle: What? Summer: You're alone? Kyle: So? Summer: So you made us haul it back from new york because you couldn't stand to be away from lola. Kyle: She's at the restaurant. Summer: Yeah, because she has an actual work ethic. Kyle: And I'm sitting right here, working, too. Summer: Okay, actually, I'm glad that you're free. Kyle: Really? Because a couple seconds ago -- Summer: Yeah, because theo and one of his favorite influencers are about to land soon. Kyle: Wait, what? Summer: Yeah, they're on their way to jabot. Kyle: Tonight? Summer: Yeah, they want to meet to see jabot collective is a good fit, and since we left new york, they're coming to us. Kyle: Mnh-mnh. It's after hours. Summer: Okay, some people believe in forward motion when it comes to business, and since jack told us that we need to focus on lining up influencers, I'm sure that you're in. Kyle: I'll head to jabot now. Summer: Okay, good. I will meet you there because I'm actually here to see my mom. Kyle: Oh, phyllis is here? I didn't notice. Summer: Yeah, probably better that way. So I will meet you at the office. Kyle: Yeah. Summer: [ Sighs ] Phyllis: [ Gasps ] Did you see me not punch him? Summer: [ Chuckles ] Phyllis: I thought about it really hard. How was your trip? Summer: Uh, I was mature and professional, and it was exhausting. Phyllis: Amen to that. I'm very proud of you. Summer: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Kyle and I work really well together. It's like a rhythm. And I truly think that jabot collective is gonna be a huge hit. Phyllis: Well, that is fabulous, which is actually why I needed to see you. Summer: Work? Why? Phyllis: Let's talk. Summer: Wow, accessories. Yeah, no, that is the one area of jabot collective that we have not covered. You've got to tell jack about this. Phyllis: Well, I did, and he turned me down without listening to me, of course, which was just a knee-jerk reaction because i was the wrong messenger. But that just means it is time to get creative. Summer: Huh, you know what's funny? Phyllis: Hmm? Summer: Uh, right after i left for your new york, I got a notification that my jabot profile had been accessed through an unauthorized computer. That was you, wasn't it? You broke into my account? Phyllis: Mrears? Really? Really? You're still using the same password. Summer: And you -- Phyllis: After all of the web security I have drilled in your head? Summer: You hacked into jabot's system and stole files? Phyllis: No, I phished for your password and didn't find anything. Summer: Okay, well, that is still not okay. Phyllis: Look, I wanted to see some concept boards for the clothing line so I could conveniently tailor my selections. You said it yourself, okay? It's the one thing that jabot collective is missing. I just need a little intel so i could be guided into the right direction. Summer: That's still not okay, mom. Phyllis: Okay, I know. I'm sorry, I overstepped. Summer: Yeah. You think? I mean, you exploited mrears. Phyllis: I should have come to you directly, which I'm doing right now. Please. Help me. Summer: Okay, mom, how can you even ask me that? Phyllis: Hear me out before you decide. Please. [ Knocks on door ] Sharon: Victor. Come in. Victor: Have you heard from adam? Sharon: I just left him another voicemail. Victor: Do you think it could be that he's avoiding you? I mean, he might have seen something about you on the internet or been reminded of you during one of his therapy sessions. The two of you had quite a history, you know. Sharon: I don't think that I'm the issue here, victor. It might be you. Additional sponsorship Lola: You lied to me over and over again! Arturo: I panicked, all right? This whole thing is a nightmare, and it's not like I knew from the beginning. Lola: Oh, great excuse. That helps you a lot. Arturo: Look, our family was already blowing up, then this happened. Lola: The family was blowing up because you slept with mia and rey fell in love with sharon. I did not asked to be knocked unconscious! Arturo: I know, lola, but -- Lola: "But lola" what?! Arturo: I have to ask if you're gonna go to the cops. Okay? Mia already said that abby threatened to -- Lola: [ Scoffs ] Since that's all that matters, right? Arturo: It's not. It's not. I swear. Lola: No, I am not going to the police. Arturo: [ Sighs ] Thank god. Lola: And asked abby not to, either. But only because of the baby, because it doesn't deserve to be born in jail, or have a month like that, really, but I can only do something about the first part. Arturo: Thank you. Lola, mia is gonna be so grateful. [ Rapid knocking on door ] [ Knocking continues ] Paul: Mia rosales, you are under arrest for the attempted murder of lola rosales. Mia: No! No! Paul: You have the right to remain silent. Mia: It was an accident! I never meant to hurt her! No! Paul: Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand what I'm telling you? Mia: [ Gasps ] [ Grunts ] Sharon: Adam knows you're back in town. He also knows you're deeply invested in getting him his memory back, and that's a very heavy weight for someone to carry when they feel that they don't have control over anything. Victor: But he willingly went to the doctor. Sharon: Maybe, or maybe he went because you told him to do so. Victor: You didn't see him, sharon. I saw him. He didn't know who he was or where he was from. Sharon: And now there's this looming figure stalking him. Victor: I'm his father. I'm not stalking him. Sharon: Okay, that was a bad choice of words. What I'm saying is adam might feel anxious, and, add to that, he might know that nikki was in town, and rey, and that's more confusion and more pressure. Victor: Either way, nikki should have never hired rey,& okay? Sharon: It seems that adam is willing to see me. I think that the reason he backed out is because he knew i wasn't alone, but now... Victor: You think I should leave? Sharon: No, I just think that you should give him some space. Victor: You know... [ Sighs ] He's my boy. We've had a very, very difficult relationship as father and son. But he's my boy. And when I look into his eyes and when I spoke to him, i realized that he didn't recognize me at all, didn't know who the hell I was. I can't leave him alone now. Sharon: I understand that you love him. When he died -- when we thought that he was dead, who else cared in the way that we did besides chelsea? No one. So I understand, but please, just try to take a step back and let me try to get through to adam alone. Victor: [ Sighs ] Phyllis: Look, I know that this puts you in a delicate position. Summer: Yeah, you think? Phyllis: But if I knew what jabot had in the pipeline, that would put me ahead of the curve. Summer: So you're asking me to break every rule that there is. Phyllis: Look, not if it makes you feel like you are at risk. Summer: Oh, well, finally. Phyllis: But if you need some credible deniability, you could just keep open your tablet to some designs, and I could take care of the rest. Summer: Do you ever hear what you are saying? Phyllis: Yes, I do, because I'm the one saying it. Summer: Mom, kyle dumped me. Jack basically invited me to leave jabot, and now you want me to compromise myself and prove that I have no integrity whatsoever. They already think that -- Phyllis: What? Like mother, like daughter? Summer: [ Sighs ] They did not have to welcome me to jabot in the first place, but they did, and they certainly didn't have to let me stay. But here I am. And now you want me to blow it all. Phyllis: I just want your help. That's all. Come on, you know -- do you think I'm proud, coming to my kind like this? I talked a good game, you know, leading jabot to success and to new frontiers. I just need the slightest bit of information, just anything to get a leg up. Summer: Okay, you know what, if you have start-up costs, then you can hire a consultant. Phyllis: Or someone I know and love could cut me a break. Summer: [ Sighs ] Phyllis: Baby, you know, humiliation -- that eats at a person's soul, and I'm not gonna let that happen. I need something to happen, something big, and not just big. I need it loud, I need it sexy, and I need it special. I need this win. Summer: Mom, I have to go. Phyllis: Why? Where you going? Summer: I have work. Phyllis: [ Scoffs ] I cut open a vein, and you got to walk away from me? Summer: Okay, mom, you don't need jabot. There are plenty of other companies, plenty of other connections, you know? Like -- like eric forrester in L.A. Phyllis: It needs to be jabot and it needs to be here. Summer: No, it doesn'T. You just want it that way because you feel like you have something to prove to billy and jack. Phyllis: Oh, come on, like you're proving something to kyle? Summer: Okay, you know what, mom, if you want to start over, do it. Move on. Victor: I'll let you handle adam on your own, for now. Sharon: Are you leaving town? Victor: No, but I will tell nikki to go on home. [ Sighs ] I'll stay here and keep a low profile. Sharon: Adam's very clever. Do you think keeping a low profile will be enough? Victor: I'll back off, okay? But if things should go awry... Sharon: I know what's at stake. Victor: Okay. All right, sharon. [ Sighs ] You know, adam's my son. I have him back, okay? Just keep that in mind. [ Door closes ] Summer: Hi! I'm so sorry I'm late. Theo: Don't be. You're worth waiting for. Summer: Um, nazanin, hi. Hi! Summer: I am summer newman. I am so glad you could fly in at such a crazy hour. Oh, I'm a jet-setter. I do this kind of thing all the time. Summer: Yes, and I totally knew that because in my head, we're already pretend bffs, so... Theo: Yep, that's her gift. Everything thinks that they know nazanin. They do know me. I mean, I put it all out there. No lies. Summer: Well, here at jabot, we do the exact same thing. But tell me more about this collective. Summer: Uh, you know, I would love to, and perhaps we could do that over dinner? I want to check out this new place, society? See if it lives up to the hype. Summer: You're gonna love it. Abby: Okay, bye. Arturo: Abby, just wait. Abby: No, I mean it. For you to walk in here and harass lola after everything you and mia put her through... Lola: Arturo and I have to talk sometime. Better get it over with because I don't want to do this again. Arturo: Uh, lola told me that you aren't gonna call the police. Thank you. Abby: No. No, do not thank me. I am not doing this for you and for mia, I am doing this for the baby and for lola, okay? That's it. No one else. That's why I'm keeping quiet. Rey: I appreciate that. Lola: Rey. Rey: You okay? Lola: I will be now, yeah. I'm sorry for dumping all that news on you, but you needed to know. Rey: I already knew. I've known about it for a while now. Lola: You wouldn't -- you wouldn't do that. Rey: I found out a few days after you went into the hospital. Abby: Because your cheating wife put her there. Rey: I'm sorry. I hated it, but when i confronted mia, she told me about the baby. Abby: [ Scoffs ] Of course that's when she told you about the baby, her human shield. Lola: And that's why you didn't turn her in? Rey: I told paul there wasn't enough evidence. Abby: Except that was a lie. Rey: I tried to let the case go cold, but then paul fired me. But then he asked me to look back into it on my own time. That's -- that's when I got arturo involved. Lola: How? Why? Rey: For mia's alibi. I told paul that arturo was with mia that night. Abby: Except he was with me. Rey: Yeah, but nobody else knows that, at least not officially. Abby: But the chief bought it. Yeah, because everyone knows that you're a cheating slime. Yeah, this just keeps getting better and better. [ Footsteps receding ] [ Knocks on door ] Mia: Chief williams. Mia: What can I do for you? Paul: Well, first of all, i want you to know that we haven't given up on finding lola's attacker. Mia: What a relief. Paul: We'll be working old leads and information. Mia: Well, I'm not sure how i can help. Paul: Well, I know you have an alibi, but I need to follow up for clarification. Mia: And you're doing this yourself? I thought rey was working on the case. Paul: Well, it seems as though rey has other priorities. So I will taking it from here. Lola: You all knew. Everyone knew what mia did to me. Rey: I'm sorry. Lola: You should have trusted me, rey. I'm your blood. Rey: Which is why I didn't want to rope you into a cover-up. Lola: Well, I'm in it now. And I will stand by my family, rey, but if we're going to pull through, you need to remember that we're all in this together. Arturo: I never meant for any of this to touch you. Abby: And you didn't mean to sleep with mia, either. So many things you didn't mean to do, but you did them anyway. Are we done here? That wasn't a question because I have a business to run. Arturo: There is one thing, and I hate to ask... Abby: But you will anyway. Arturo: I hope it doesn't happen, but... if the police come to you to check on mia' alibi... Abby: Are you honestly asking me to lie for you? Summer: Okay, please tell me that you saw the photos from opening night. Oh, I ate up every word and every photo. Abby: Well, hello, friends. Kyle, who did you bring to see us? Kyle: This is my friend theo, and we have a special guest. Abby: I know exactly who you are. I follow you relentlessly. I mean, you even answered me back once. Abby newman, the goddess herself. She practically invented viral videos. I know you know the tape. Theo: A gentleman never screens and tells. Abby: Well, that was a lifetime ago. This is me now. [ Laughs ] Summer: Uh, well, do you think you have room to fit us in? Abby: Absolutely. Yes. Please, follow me. [ Cellphone chimes ] Holy mother of thin. "The young and the restless" will continue. Licated to arrange. Abby newman. Paul: The night lola was found in the pool, you had a very public fight with abby newman. Mia: It was a misunderstanding. Paul: Oh. And then you left to be with arturo. Mia: Yes. Paul: That had to be rather complicated to arrange. I mean, for him to leave abby the night of the altercation? Mia: Arturo and I have history. Paul: Uh-huh. What time did you two get together? Mia: I don't know. It was such a long time ago. That night is a blur. Paul: Mm-hmm. Where did you and arturo meet up? Mia: At his apartment. Paul: Can anyone confirm that? Maybe another tenant, even somebody crossing you in the hall? Mia: No. I was careful because of my marriage. You understand. Paul: Mm-hmm. So, were you and arturo still together when you heard about lola? Mia: We... yes, we were. Paul: Oh. How long had you been there? Mia: I don't know, it was so emotional, and then when we found out the news, it was so upsetting, and... Paul: Mm-hmm. I mean, to learn that someone had attacked your sister-in-law when you were with your ex. Mia: We never meant to hurt rey. Paul: Or abby? Mia: What? Paul: Well, you're not the only one with a significant other. You said that you didn't want to hurt rey, right? Is it fair to say that you didn't want to hurt abby, either? Mia: Of course not. My relationship with arturo has nothing to do with lola's attack. That's personal. Paul: Oh. Mia: Look at me. I'm paying for what I did to rey. I'm in a hotel room. My marriage is over, and I'm pregnant. So I need to rest now. If you don't mind, I -- [ Sighs ] Paul: Is that what you're gonna do now, rest? Mia: For the baby. Paul: You're not planning on going somewhere? Arturo: Mia's not answering. I don't know if she's checked her messages. Rey: Well, if she hasn't, she's gonna be freaking out. Arturo: Yeah, I'll go check on her after this. Rey: You do that. Arturo: Rey. Rey: Lola never said how she found out about mia. Arturo: It was me, okay? I spilled it. I let it slip, and lola jumped on it. So go ahead and blame me, but you -- you were the one who knew, you were the one who hid it, and you were the one who decided that I was gonna be mia's alibi. Abby: How is everything? Amazing. Theo: Mm, when are you expanding to new york? Abby: When I can clone the chef. [ Laughs ] I read about this woman. Do we get to meet her? Kyle: I think I can arrange something. She's my girlfriend. Theo: Well, this is -- this is news. Now we have to meet her. Kyle: Hi. Sorry about just showing up. Lola: We are the hottest place in town. Kyle: But this dinner with summer, it was last-minute. I tried to text you. Lola: Hey, it's okay. I mean it. I know that this is how your business works, and, besides, i get to see you now instead of waiting until closing time. Kyle: Mmm. What happens then? Lola: Well, I'll probably be so exhausted, and I'll just go straight to sleep. Kyle: Right. Of course. Lola: Learn to know when I'm joking. Kyle: [ Chuckles ] Lola: That's not what's going to happen, at all, tonight. Kyle: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Lola: But, until then, I have to hustlE. Kyle: I know you're busy, but can you do that "chef stops by the table to make people feel important" thing? Lola: Of course I will. Kyle: Oh, uh -- I saw your brothers. You mentioned a family mess before. Lola: Yeah, it's still messy, um, but I'd rather focus on making guests feel special, so... Abby: Oh! Here she is, our executive chef, lola rosales. Theo and nazanin are trying to steal you for the new york culinary scene. I want to hear everything. Can you sit with us? Abby: Yes, of course. Lola has the kitchen running like clockwork. Theo: Oh, you don't scream in people's faces? Lola: Honey vs. Vinegar. It's low-key, usually way more effective than freaking out. I love this woman. Can you get a picture of us? My people need to know how fabulous society is. Abby: Yeah, summer, please, and make it shine. Yeah. Summer: Sure. Kyle: She really is a genius. Everyone show know her name. Sharon: Um... I'm sorry, I wasn't expecting -- Riza. You're sharon. Here to see spider. Sharon: He told you that? He tells me lots of things. Come in. So, you two... we...what? Sharon: I'm sorry, I just -- um, I'm sure you can understand that this situation is complicated for all of us. So I gathered. Sharon: So, how well do you know spider? I don't know that much about you. What else has he told you? If there's anything that you can tell me, I -- so, um... [ Clears throat ] You two live here together. Not really my style. Sharon: It's strange to think this is his home. There's just nothing personal. There's no photos, no books... I suppose. Sharon: It's almost as if he doesn't want to leave a trace. That's spider. He got detained. He'll be here soon. He said to tell you to make yourself comfortable. I'm gonna take off. Good luck. Sharon: Why would I need -- Summer: All right, great news. After we're finished here, we have a vip table at a club you are going to love. The only thing is, they can't hold the table very long. Theo: Whoa, when I offered you a night out in new york, you blew me off. I was wounded. Summer: All right, well, let me make it up to you. I'm in. You should come, too. Lola: Oh, I would love to, but I have to wrap up service. Abby: Sorry, same. Kyle: I don't know how late I'll be. Lola: There's always tomorrow. Summer: Okay, let's go. Rey: Let's go talk to her. Hey, uh, we just need another minute. Abby: Okay, it's one thing to take a break for a social media influencer, but, for you... Rey: We just need to know that -- Lola: Know what? Arturo: About mia's alibi. Abby: Yeah, I'm supposed to lie and say that arturo wasn't with me because he was busy having sex with his sister-in-law. Arturo: Abby, no one is happy about this. Abby: I told you I wasn't going to the police. Rey: And we're grateful. Abby: But if they come to me, I'm not lying to the cops. Mia: I'm alone and pregnant. I just wanted a break from the judgment and stress. Paul: Well, uh... one might deduce you're running away. Mia: That's ridiculous. Paul: Well, the timing's just not great, you know what I mean? Mia: I need to go. Paul: Your story is full of holes. Do yourself a favor -- talk to me. And, this time, tell me the truth. Paul: Look, the longer you wait, the worse it's gonna get. You're not a criminal, I can see that. Maybe you just snapped. Maybe you were hurt and angry and scared... Mia: I don't know what you're saying. No. Paul: Lola could have died! That doesn't mean anything to you. Mia: It was an accident! I never meant to hurt her. I went to the abbott house to tell abby that she couldn't play high and mighty with me in public! But that's all I wanted to do. Talk, okay? I didn't know it was lola. I didn't want to hurt anyone. [ Sighs ] I pushed her to make her stumble, to humiliate her, and she fell. I ran. I didn't know she went into the water. I didn't know it was lola. When I found out, I -- [ Gasps, groans ] Paul: Mia? Mia? Mia: [ Panting ] Ok everyone! Dental insurance. Many employers don't offer it. Medicare doesn't include it. And people who work for themselves often don't consider it. But with humana you can still have it. Starting at just $17 a month. That's less than 60 cents a day. Call today for a free quote. With a humana dental plan you'll get 100% coverage for in-network preventive care such as oral exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Plus, you'll save on fillings, crowns and other dental procedures. And you can't be turned down because of age or pre-existing conditions. With a large network of dentists and specialists and a variety of affordable plans, you're sure to find one to fit your family's needs and budget. 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After every bad thing I thought and said about her... Abby: I think it's safe to say that tonight was pretty much terrible. Minus the part with the social influencer. That was pretty cool. Lola: Yeah, I did get to be in a double-selfie with a celebrity. Abby: Do we need chocolate cake? Or flan? Or maybe just straight-up carbs. Lola: I don't think i have the strength to get the fork to my mouth. Abby: Well, if you ask nicely, someone might help you out. Lola: What are you doing here? I thought you were clubbing it with the fancy people. Kyle: Nothing that matters will happen over bottle service tonight. They either want to work with us or not. I told summer it was her party. I had somewhere else to be. Sharon: But you kept this one. [ Door opens ] [ Door closes ] Oh, my god. It is you. Next week on "the young and the restless"... Kyle: I know what you're up to, and it's not going to work. Michael: As your lawyer, it is my duty to inform you there are laws against peddling counterfeit goods. Rey: We are gonna take a paternity test right here, right now. Sharon: Victor and I were getting on the jet this morning when adam called and he agreed to come back to genoa city. Adam's home.

Lola then starts having contractions and Paul takes her to the hospital and calls Rey to let him know that Mia is on her way to the hospital

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Remy: How are things here with little Billy? Ava: They're fine. Remy: Does he know how lucky he is? Bill: I thought maybe you could spend a little less time with my... uh... Remy: Your... Bill: Ava. Remy: (Scoffs) Wow. Bill: Yeah. Remy: At least I know what she is to me. Bill: Really? What's that? Remy: Just take care of Ava, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Okay. Stop playing with the furniture. We have a party to plan. Bill: I'm thinking the table should go over here. Dinah: Look, how much press did you invite? Because I've already booked the WSPR camera crew. Bill: That's local news. Dinah: Do you have a problem with that station? Bill: We're thinking big time here, sis. Dinah: Okay. You know what? Bill: What? Dinah: I want you to stop all of this, and I want you to know that I have it handled. Bill: How do you know you have it handled? Dinah: Because I called Alexandra's party planner, and I asked for the Spaulding cocktail party especial! Bill: No. No, no, no, no, no. You have to cancel her, okay? Dinah: No, it's too late. Bill: No, no, no, no. Dinah: Because she's the best. Bill: No, we are not going to copy the Spaulding's, okay? Dinah: She knows the house! Bill: Sis, we are new and original. Dinah: No. You know what? This is going to be a nice, nice party. Bill: Okay. And we're going to do it on our own terms, okay? Look, did all the invites go out? Dinah: (Sighs) Look, I'm not exactly so sure who is coming, okay? The mayor hasn't gotten back to me, neither has Mom or Billy. Bill: All right. Well, they're going to be here, okay? Who's more fun than us, right? Dinah: Nobody. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: (Laughing) What have we got here? Marina: Oh, you know... whoo! Snacks, dinner. Buzz: Looks like enough for Patton's third army. Marina: Or a handful of hungry Cooper's. I mean, you know what they say. Buzz: What? Marina: "Poker doth make the stomach growleth louder!" Buzz: Or something like that. Marina: (Laughs) Lizzie: Water, water! Buzz: Oh, hey, if you're looking for Alan, I think he's out. Lizzie: (Out of breath) Oh, okay. What's with the box of snacks? Buzz: Oh, it's Ashlee's idea. A little poker night, you know? Marina: Yup. She's a genius, actually. She decided to have this party the same night as Bill and Dinah's big fancy "Come see how rich we are" party. Buzz: You knew about that, right? Lizzie: Oh, yeah. Yeah. I'm not going. (Laughing) Can you imagine? Buzz: What we're doing here is a little more casual. So, you know, if you want to come, you know, you'd be welcome. Lizzie: I thought it was just family? Marina: You should come! You should totally come! I mean, if you like poker... Lizzie: I... I have plans, but thanks. Um... I should go get out of my sweats. Buzz: Are you sure... [SCENE_BREAK] So easily replaced... ( knock on the door) Ava: Mom? It's me! Olivia: It's open. Ava: Hey, hey, let me help you with those. Olivia: It's okay. Ava: Wait. No... Olivia: It's good. It's good, good. So, is Bill off getting ready for the big party? Ava: Yeah. Yeah, he is. You should see the most beautiful dress. He got me the most beautiful dress. Olivia: Oh, wow. Ava: It's so gorgeous. Olivia: Oh, are you sure you're up for this? I mean, of course you are, you are. But, you know, think about resting and putting your feet up, all right? Ava: I'm okay! I'm fine. I love it when you get all mommy on me. (Laughs) The doctor gave me the clear. He said it's fine, I just have to take it easy. Olivia: Okay. Ava: But I have some really, really exciting news. And I've been waiting for just the perfect time to tell you. Olivia: All right. What is it? Ava: Okay, well, Bill is moving into the house with Dinah, and he's invited me to move in, too. Olivia: That's a big move. Ava: It's a big move, but in a good way, right? Olivia: Yeah. Yeah! Go for it! I had fun at the big house. Ava: Really? Olivia: No, not so much. But it was a different place then. Ava: Yeah. Are you all right? Olivia: Yes. Ava: Yeah? Well, these pills, they're not the same pills as before. Did you see the doctor? What did he say? Olivia: You know, the usual, that I'm holding my own, and I need to be careful of this and look out for that. But, quite frankly, I'm just really bored with the whole thing. ( Laughs) Ava: Yeah? Olivia: You know, I have a very short attention span. Just ask any of my husbands. Ava: Well, I don't think that I should move. Olivia: Why? No, no. Don't annoy me. Don't annoy Mommy. Don't do that. Go get dressed for your party. ( Knock on the door) Ava: Bye, thanks. Mallet: Hi. Olivia: Hi... hi! Mallet: (Laughs) What was that? Olivia: Hormones a-raging! Mallet: Ah! I brought movies, lots of movies. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Thanks again, everyone, for coming out. Thank you so much. I hope it's the first of many, many fun and fine gatherings for so many good-looking people, except you, sir. You should leave now. Dinah: You should probably put something on your head. Bill: (Laughing) Yeah. Dinah: Do you want to try it on the gardeners out back? Bill: Do you think it would work? Dinah: I don't know. Bill: My sister, everyone! Dinah: Hello. Bill: The one with the flowers-- beautiful flowers, by the way. Dinah: Yes. I found them in the party planner's book... Bill: Did you really? Dinah: ...And I ordered them. Bill: You did? Let me guess. Alexandra's birthday blowout? Dinah: No. Lizzie's sweet 16. Bill: Ah, well. Dinah: Yeah. Bill: Flowers are flowers, but my sister, who is more beautiful than all flowers combined. Dinah: Thank you. Bill: Yes, to my sister. Dinah: Yes. To my brother. Bill: I love you. Dinah: You are kind, beautiful, and handsome. Bill: Yes, well... Dinah: Multitalented. Bill: Multitalented and ambidextrous, for those who do not know. Dinah: Really? Bill: Really. I must leave now to get ready for this party. Dinah: Wear your tux. Bill: I will. Dinah: With a blue tie. Bill: Good night. Dinah: Good night! Other way, Bill. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Hey, what's going on? How come you're not getting ready? You all right? Hey. You feeling okay? Ava: It's Olivia. Bill: What happened? Ava: Nothing, yet. Bill: Well, that sounds encouraging. Ava: Did you know that most heart transplant recipients reject their heart between one and four times the first year? I can't move... I can't move in with you. I can't leave this place. Bill: Why? Ava: Because Olivia needs me. She shouldn't be alone, and Emma needs me. Bill: Why, did she ask you to stay here? Ava: No, she didn't ask me to stay. But what if she gets sick? What if something happens? It kills me to say this, because I really want to move into that house with you, and I really want to start a family with you. And I want to be there to help make all of your dreams come true, I really do. But I just can't leave this place. I can't leave my mom. Bill: Then Olivia is going to have to move in with us, and Emma, too. Ava: What? Bill: Yeah. Ava: Really? Bill: Yeah. Why not? The house is big enough. And Emma and I are old pals, and Olivia and I are cool, so, yeah, why not? Come on. Ava: Are you sure? Bill: Am I sure? Of course I'm sure. Absolutely. Absolutely! Ava: (Laughing) Really? Bill: Yes, yes! Ava: Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! Bill: I think it's going to be a good. I think it's going to be really, really... it will be fine. Ava: She's gonna be so blown away when I tell her. She's not going to believe it. Bill: You think so? Why don't you tell her right now? Ava: I will. I will! And then I'll get ready for the party. Bill: Are you sure about that? Ava: Yeah, I'm fine. Yeah. Bill: Are you sure? Ava: Sure, I'm sure. Bill: Because if you're not into it, I completely understand. Ava: No. I want to go with you to the party. Bill: You do? Ava: Yes. Bill: Okay. Ava: Yes, so... I can't wait to walk in the door arm in arm. Bill: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: Cool. Thanks, Diaz. Thank you. Bye. Buzz: Was that the station? I thought you had the day off. Marina: I do. I was just checking on the schedule. Buzz: Oh, if you're waiting for your father, he's... here he comes. Marina: Hey, handsome! Frank: Hey. Buzz: Hey... somebody was worried you weren't going to make it. Frank: Really? Marina: Well, yeah. I mean, how can I kick your butt at poker if you're not even here to play? Frank: Well, it's always nice to dream, honey. (Laughs) Anyway, what about Coop and Ashlee? Buzz: Oh, they're going to be... they'll be here later. He's got something with the publisher, you know. Frank: All right, so then we're going to have a full house then? A full house? This is really good stuff, okay? I'm giving you good stuff, here. Buzz: (Groans) Marina: (Groans) Almost. I mean, Harley won't be here, so... it's not going to be the same without her. Buzz: No. Marina: I just want her back where she belongs, you know? Frank: Yeah, well, she'll be back soon enough. But it's... it's nice to hear you say that, though. Okay? Marina: What? She's my aunt. I am allowed to worry about her. Buzz: You're so grown up. Marina: Please! Come on! I still call her a man-stealing skank box. Buzz: A skank box? Marina: Oh! It's only in my head. She's family, you know? I guess I've got to drop the title at some point. Frank: Just out of curiosity, what pulled you out, though? Marina: Poker night. What else? I left something in the car. Buzz: Skank box? [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: Hey, it's me. I heard from the station that you were going to be getting off soon, so I just have one question for you. Do you feel lucky? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: You're still here? Olivia: Yes. We're watching a manly movie marathon. Ava: Ooh! A manly movie marathon? Olivia: Here's some jewelry I have. You can borrow it. Ava: Ooh, jewelry! Well, how about the kind of jewelry that I'll be helping you to pack up, because Bill's invited you and Emma to move into the house with Dinah and me! Isn't that fantastic? Olivia: Yeah... I mean, no. I'm not going... I'm not doing that. No, I've been in that house, I think, twice. Ava: Well, the third time's the charm. It will be different this time. It will be different. And it will make me so happy. And it will be so good for you and Emma, and it's just... you want me to be happy, right? Olivia: Okay. Sh! I'll give it thought. I'll give it thought. Ava: Ooh! That's a yes! Olivia: No, its... okay. I've got to watch my movie. Ava: All right. No, fine, I'll leave. Olivia: Okay. Mallet: You're not going to do that, are you? Olivia: I don't know what I'm doing, ever. Mallet: So you and Dinah in the same house? I don't really see you as roomies. Olivia: Why not? Strong women can co-exist. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Hello, what a nice surprise. You going exercising? Lizzie: I just finished. Nice flowers. I had the exact same arrangement at my sweet 16 party. Dinah: Really? Lizzie: Uh-huh. Just saying. Dinah: Can I help you? Lizzie: I was going to ask you the same thing. I hear you're having a big bash, so, you know, if I can help... Dinah: Are you still suing us? Lizzie: Yes. Dinah: Well, then you're not invited. Thank you, though. No need to help. I have everything under control. Lizzie: You know, when my family used to have... Dinah: Your family doesn't live here anymore. This is my family's home. We're a good family, and we stick together. Lizzie: Okay. You have fun, then. Dinah: This is Ms. Marler. You need to keep Lizzie Spaulding off the property. Is that clear? Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Hey, I'm back! Ava: Hi! Bill: I got about half the board members to, uh... wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Ava: Do you like it? Bill: Do I... well... let me... um, Mommy is very sexy. Look at you. Ava: (Giggling) This is a big night for you. Bill: Well, for us. Ava: Well, for us, the three of us. Or two-and-a-half of us. Bill: Two-and-a-half of us. My goodness. You know what? Ava: Huh? Bill: We should probably get going, because I said I was going to do some pre- party interviews. So, uh, I should probably... Ava: Okay. Sure. Bill: Oh, hey. Olivia: Hi. Ava: Wow, look at you! Olivia: Look at you! So, I figured I either could sit in my room and mope about all of the pills I had to take, or I could come have fun with you! Ava: Oh! Olivia: So, can I crash your party, Bill? Bill: You are not a party crasher. You are family, and you are going to be the baby's... you're going to be the... Olivia: I thought about this. Bill: Did you? Olivia: I'm going with a different name, like, um, "Fairy Godmother." Bill: Oh! Ava: (Laughing) Olivia: No, wait, wait. This is a good one, too. How about, um, "Queen?" Bill: Perfect! Oh! Ava: Queen! [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Isn't there a party at your house? Remy: Well, I'm not waiting. Lizzie: You look thrilled. Remy: Well, Dinah wants me there. Lizzie: You know, I hope they have a good time. I do. It's kind of their coming out party. Bill's, Dinah's, Ava's. They're just taking this town by storm, aren't they? Can you think of a better place for them to have it? The most famous house in town. No one is going to think of Spaulding when they drive past that place. No, siree. It's Lewis now. Lewis/Marler. Maybe it's Marler/Lewis? Who knows? Who knows who is getting top billing over there. Who cares? Who cares that it's the house that I grew up in. And I'm not going to say it was easy, because it wasn't. And I'm not trying to rewrite history here, but I did have all of my firsts there. You know, I had my first birthday and celebrations and... holidays. Did I ever tell you about my sweet 16 party? So what? So what if I am rewriting history? Okay, you know, I said that I wouldn't, but I am entitled to, because someone came in and they stole my legacy! Hi. Um... I don't know what I want. Um... I think I'm... I don't know if I want a beer. Oh, maybe I should have a soda. I should probably have soda. I don't know if I want wine. Um... do you... Remy: She'll take a shot. A shot! She'll have a shot of tequila. Make it two. Let's toast. Lizzie: To? Remy: Let's drink to... let's drink to... I have nothing to drink to right now, so let's just drink. Lizzie: Ah! I'm going to need about eight more of those. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Dinah! Dinah: Hey! Bill: Hey. Dinah: Where have you been? Get up here. The reporter is waiting for you in the billiards room. Bill: All righty. Stay right there, okay? Dinah: Okay. You ready to do this? Bill: Once the guests arrive. And I have a little surprise for you. Dinah: Oh! Bill: Yeah. Dinah: Really? Bill: Yeah. Okay. Dinah: What is that behind your back? Bill: What do I have? A present. Dinah: Ooh, a present. Bill: Yes. Dinah: A present for me? Bill: It is a present for you. Dinah: Where did you get this? Bill: Do you like it? Do you like it? Dinah: Oh, my gosh! Bill: It's spent many days down the hallway there. It was Alan's mother's. Dinah: Look at this! I can't even believe they had this much taste. I can't even get it in my ear, I'm so nervous! Bill: (Laughs) I got it at an auction. So you like it? Dinah: Oh, it's perfect. I love it. Bill: You do? Dinah: Are you kidding me? Bill: Are you sure? Dinah: This is exquisite! Bill: Because I am getting mixed signals from you. I can't tell if you like it? Dinah: Oh, it's absolutely perfect! Bill: If you don't like it... Dinah: Bill! Bill: ...I could give it to somebody... Dinah: Oh, it's huge. Bill: It is. It is. Don't hurt yourself with that. Dinah: Oh! Bill: You know what? Dinah: Wow. Bill: I think it has finally found its rightful home. Dinah: Look at that diamond! It's gorgeous. Bill: Dinah, you look fantastic. That reminds me. I think I forgot to tell you something... Dinah: What did you forget? Bill: I'm having Hilda set up a couple of rooms down the... down the hallway. Dinah: Oh, you don't like this room? I thought it was perfect for you and Ava. Bill: Oh, it is. It is. It is. But it's actually for Ava's... mother. Yeah. Dinah: What? Bill: Yeah. Um... Olivia. Dinah: You asked Olivia to come here to live with us? Bill: Yeah, and Emma... Emma, too. It just makes sense, I think. Don't you? Dinah: Yeah, I don't know what... Bill: Why? Dinah: ...What's making sense about that, okay... Bill: Why? Dinah: ...Because you couldn't possibly seriously think that this house is big enough for me and Olivia. You know? Because I'm thinking, like, no, as in no way. Look, I can take her, but in some doses. This was not a part of our plan, Bill! Bill: Yeah. Dinah: She's here right now, isn't she? Bill: Downstairs, yeah. Dinah: I'll kill you. Hello, I just heard the great news. Welcome! What you going to do when your whole world shatters? Ava: Don't let it get to you. Come on. Bill: Where is everybody? Ava: There are people here. Bill: Really? Ava: Yeah. Bill: If we get a few more people, we'll have a softball team. Reporters, come on. I mean, it's ridiculous. Maybe Hilda can pitch. Ava: Who shows up on time? Huh? People are fashionably late. Bill: Hmm. "Fashionably late," really? Ava: Yeah. Bill: Fashionable no-shows. All right, I've got to go and check something upstairs, okay? Ava: Uh-huh. [SCENE_BREAK] Remy: Get in there. Do it. Go for it. Uh... uh! Ah! There it is! Lizzie: You need to turn on the game! Remy:(Laughter) Lizzie: What? Remy: I... I don't think there is a TV here. Lizzie: I don't care, because I need something to boo at right now, okay? Listen. Boo! Remy: Boo! Lizzie: Boo! Remy: (Laughing) Lizzie: (Laughing) You know what? I bet she thinks she's just got it all figured out. She's walking around with her little cute tape measure in her purse. Remy: Uh-uh. Lizzie: Yep! She's like... Remy: Nope, nope, nope. Dinah has made all of the changes she wants to that house. Lizzie: I'm not talking about Dinah. Remy: Who the hell are you talking about? Uh-huh. No. Lizzie: Yes. Mm-hmm! Remy: Ava's not like that. Lizzie: (Sighs) Why does she just whip all of you men? What is this trance that she has got you guys under? Are you blind? Remy: Bill... Lizzie: Can you not see? Remy: Bill is your enemy. Lizzie: Yeah, Bill, right, yeah. Remy: Yes, and somebody just really, really needs to get her away from him before it's too late. Lizzie: Yeah, well, I tried. I really, really, really, really tried. And Bill's not my enemy, okay? He's not. Remy: (Laughing) Yeah, you're right.. sure. Just Ava. Ava talked him into taking over your family's company! Lizzie: (Laughing) Yes! That sounds right! Remy: And Ava got him to move into your house, with your sweet 16 and your ponies... Lizzie: (Laughing) Remy: Ava, Ava, Ava! Bill's completely innocent. Lizzie: Uh-huh. That sounds right to me. Uh-huh. Bartender: Another round? Lizzie: Yes! Remy: No. Lizzie: Yes! Remy: No. Uh-uh. This is it. I bet the drinks are free at the party. Lizzie: Oh! Remy: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Lizzie: You know, I bet they are. Remy: Mm-hmm. Lizzie: Check, please! Remy: Bring it on! ( Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Am I bugging you? Bill: No, no, no, no. I just, um... I don't know. Ava: Do you need some help with something? I can help you. Whatever you need. Bill: If you want to help me, you can get your address book and call everyone you know and tell them to come here. Because this is the worst, worst... Ava: Oh, come on! It is not that bad. There are some heavy-hitters here. Bill: Heavy-hitter? Is there one Lewis here? My father, my mother, Josh... Ava: Did you actually expect them to show up? Bill: Yes. Yes, I did. Ava: Bill, honestly. People are going to be jealous. Bill: Oh? Ava: They're going to drive by this house, and they're going to look up and think to themselves, "Gee, I wonder who lives there? Who is that? I want to be like them. I hate them." I was one of those people. I wondered what it was like to live in a house like this. And now, here I am. Bill: Here you are. Ava: I had it all mapped out. Bill: Oh, did you? Ava: Oh, yeah I did. Bill: Oh, boy. Ava: What kind of furniture I wanted in the place. Bill: Mm-hmm. Ava: What kind of art I was going to hang on the wall. And then there was me and my child and my husband and I was... uh, listen... Bill: No. Ava: No. I'm sorry. I... Bill: No, look, listen to me. You don't need to be sorry about anything. Ava: I don't? Bill: Ava, please, seriously. I mean... (sighs) We all... we all have our fantasies, right? I thought this place would be packed by now, but apparently it's not, so... Ava: I'm sorry. Bill: Really, I'm sorry. Because everything has just been so complicated for me right now, and I just, um... Ava: Stop. Listen, it slipped out and I didn't mean it to. I don't expect anything from you. I do not expect anything from you. Okay? Bill: Yeah. Um... I should probably tend to the guests... that are here. Ava: Okay. I guess I'll just, uh... yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Your mother's not here. Dinah: She's your mother, too. Bill: Yeah, well, not for long. Dinah: You know, I'm not exactly having a fantastical time myself. Bill: Yeah, well, you can stop giving me dirty looks every time I talk to Olivia. Okay, at least she's another body here... Dinah: At least the other guests will be going home after this thing is over. Ava: Hey. Bill: Hey. Ava: The photographer's looking for you. Bill: Great. Maybe I can still make this thing look like a success. Thanks. (Laughter) Lizzie: It looks like somebody forgot my invitation. (Laughter) Bummer, dude. Where are all your guests? Bill: Let me call you a cab. Lizzie: I'm a cab! ( Laughs) I beat you to it. (Laughs) Bill: Come on, Lizzie, let's go. This is not funny. Lizzie: Oh, come on. I think you kind of need someone to liven this party up. (Laughs) Bill: Nice job. Dinah: Are you trying to make a little scene here? Because I'm the queen of scene-making. And I could give you A few tips. You're completely dressed wrong for this. You need a sparkle or two. Lizzie: Back off. I'm actually just... here to drink. Dinah: Okay. Let's have one together. Let's do shots. It gets into your bloodstream much faster. Lizzie: (Whispering) Do you want me to pass out? Because that's not going to happen. Dinah: What I want you to do is let Bill enjoy his day. Okay? Let him be happy. Lizzie: With her? Are you crazy? Is that my great grandmother's necklace? Dinah: This was a gift. Lizzie: This is a family heirloom. Dinah: My family! Bill gave it to me. Remy: Lizzie, Lizzie, what are you doing? Lizzie: I'm just going to greet the guests. I don't think they know what a snake oil salesman they have as a host. I'm going to set them straight! Bill: Why don't you go this way? It's a little quicker. Lizzie: You're telling me how to get around my own house. Bill: No. It's my house, Lizzie. My house! [SCENE_BREAK] Mallet: Oh, hey, Frank. What's up, man? Frank: We're closing up for tonight, so, uh... Mallet: I know. Frank: Okay, well, it's nothing personal. It's just a family thing. It's poker night. Mallet: I know. Frank: Okay. Mallet: I'm supposed to be here. Frank: Oh? Mallet: With Marina. I'm supposed to be here... with Marina. Frank: Oh. Mallet: Yeah. Um... do you... do you mind? (Clears throat) This has got to be a surprise, right? I mean, a little bit of a surprise. I mean, I'm... I'm... I'm surprised. Frank: Really? Mallet: I mean, not that we're attracted to one another, no. I mean, because we've been doing it for a while. I mean, we've been... that's been going on for a while, that... that we've had these feelings for one another. Buzz: Hormones. Mallet: Uh, I mean, the surprise is, for me-- if there is a surprise at all-- is that we've been doing it... I mean, the surprise is that we have been doing anything about it. Frank: (Clears throat) Yeah, well, join the club. Mallet: She's... she's an incredible girl. She's amazing. She's an amazing girl. And every time I'm with her, it just hits me that, you know, how right she feels-- I mean, how well-- it's just natural when we're together. It is. You know, because being in a relationship, you guys know, it can be hard. It can be incredibly hard to be in a relationship. And when I'm with her, she's easy, you know? I mean, she's... it's hard... being in a relationship can be hard, but being with her is very easy. Anyway, that's not why I'm here. Why I'm here is that I wanted to tell both you of that if... I'll walk away. I will walk away from this if either of you wants that to happen. Buzz: Why would you say something like that? Mallet: Because I don't think someone should have to choose between their family and their love life. Frank: Love life? Mallet: I mean that's an expression. Just, "love life," that's just... Marina: Hi, guys. Mallet: Hey. Marina: What's going on? Mallet: I told them. Marina: Oh. Frank: Finally, a guy I almost like! (Laughter) [SCENE_BREAK] Remy: You don't need it. Don't girls know guys like less makeup? (Laughs) Ava: That was some entrance before. It was great. Remy: I was just following Lizzie's lead. Ava: Not always a wise choice. Remy: Oh, really? Ava: Yeah. Remy: Hmm. You shouldn't move in here. Ava: You just want your old room back. Remy: No, I mean it. Don't move in. Ava: What? What are you talking about? What does that mean? I don't understand. Tell me more. Remy: I was jazzed, Ava, I was real jazzed about you being here. I thought it would be great having someone sane and real, but... this place isn't right for you. Ava: Bill wants me here. Remy: It's a graveyard, okay? It's a graveyard for damaged people. You don't belong. Ava: And you do? You belong here? Remy: You and your kid deserve better. Oh, I wish that I could move faster, be still or rewind... [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Lizzie? Lizzie: Yes? Bill: I want to tell you something. When you wake up tomorrow and you're sober, you're going to thank me that I got you out of there. Lizzie: The only person that should be getting out of there is you. Bill: No. This is my house now. Lizzie: It's not your house! Bill: Yes, it is! Lizzie: It's never going to be your house! It's never going to be your house! We could have had a house! We could have had a house. We still could. We could have a fresh start, and we could get... Bill: Lizzie. Lizzie: ...We could get a new house, and we could get a new company. And we could start... Bill: What are you talking about? Lizzie: I'm saying that it's not too late, and it's not too late, and you know that. But it's going to be if we don't... Bill: If what? If we don't what? Lizzie: Do you remember, it's like... do you remember when we just couldn't bear to spend one minute away from each other? Because I remember that. Bill: Lizzie, Lizzie, Lizzie. Do you remember the rest of it? Do you remember the rest of it? Lizzie: Yeah, I do. And the rest of it has been one big, stupid mistake, so fix it! Bill: By what? Walking away from all of this? Is that going to help? Lizzie: You don't need all of this! You need me. Bill: I have a baby now. Lizzie, I'm going to be a father. Lizzie: I know. I know. Bill: I want this kid to have a normal life, something I didn't have when I was growing up. That's what I want. Lizzie: Good luck. Bill: And I can make this work, Lizzie. Lizzie: Why do you have to have somebody else's house? Somebody else's company? You've got the same furniture in the study. You have the same servants. Bill: So? Lizzie: Do you know how perverted that is? Bill: I'll get around to changing all of it. Lizzie: Yeah, well, I'm sure you will. Bill: Okay, what is your point, Elizabeth? Lizzie: It's that... you're scared. Bill: Oh. Lizzie: And unoriginal. Bill: Oh, okay. Lizzie: You took all of this because you can't think of something new on your own. You want.. you want... Bill: I think it's time for you to go. Lizzie: You want what someone else invented! You want to take all of the credit, but you don't want to do any of the work. Bill: You don't think that I worked hard for this? Lizzie: No. Bill: Okay. Lizzie: Alan did. Bill: Oh, that's great. Okay. Lizzie: Yeah, he did. And all of the Spaulding's and H.B., And your Grandpa Henry, and your dad and Josh and... you don't even have a dream, and you know it. Bill, wait! Bill, wait! [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: So you came early? Mallet: Yes, I did. Marina: Why? Mallet: Because. Because I really want this to work. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Wait right there. ( Laughs) Thank you. Olivia: Hi. Bill: Hi, hi. Everyone... uh, everyone? Uh, we have an announcement to make. Uh, it's not just a house-warming party. We'd like to announce that, uh... we're engaged. Ava and I are getting married. (Cheers and applause) Yes, we are. (Applause) [SCENE_BREAK] Coming up on "Guiding Light"... Ashlee: I don't even know you, but I do feel safe with you. I'm just nervous. G: So you want to practice out here first? Ashlee: I have a boyfriend. G: That's really good for you. Now, would you relax? Ashlee: Coop is in a workshop, and this guy offered, and I just, kind of... Daisy: Oh my God. Ashlee: What?

Frank breaks the quiet by joking that finally a guy he likes

Woman: Yeah. Some people can't see what's right in front of them. Oh, look, there's bran and that pregnant friend of his. Brandon: Yeah, it's no problem, gwen. I can make the lamaze class. I've already put it in my schedule. Gwen: You're th brandon. I don't know how to thank you. Brandon: No, I'm happy to do it. Woman: If brandon were my boyfriend, there's no way I'd let him help some other woman with her breathing. Sami: I'm not an idiot, denise. Trust me. He won't be helping her for long. Lisa: Hey, shawn. What can I get you? Shawn-d: Oh. Um... Lisa: Maybe a couple hours more sleep? Shawn-d: Yeah. I was up all night. Can you tell? Lisa: You college kids -- too much studying. Shawn-d: Actually, it was, um... Lisa: Oh, you know what? Spare me the details. You want your usual? Shawn-d: Yeah. Yeah, thanks, lisa. John: Hey, kid. Shawn-d: John, I, um, I didn't see you when I came in. John: Yeah, I know. You seemed a little preoccupied. So, how is everything? Shawn-d: Everything sucks. Mimi: I'm here for all the juicy details. As your best friend, I'm entitled to know everything. Was it as incredible as you thought it was going to be? Did you do it on the bed, or did you get kinky? What did you wear? Okay, belle, I'm sorry. You don't really have to tell me everything. I just thought -- you've just been waiting for this moment for, like, our whole lives. Oh, my god, was it really that bad? Belle: It was the worst night of my entire life. Marlena: Would you like some tea? Cassie: No thanks. Marlena: How about some fruit? Maybe some muffins? Cassie: I'm not really a breakfast person. Marlena: You can't skip breakfast trying to stay thin. Cassie: That's not what I'm doing. Is this what having a mother is like -- every move I make is under a microscope? Marlena: Mm-hmm. [ Doorbell rings ] Marlena: Excuse me. Tony: Ah, is she here? Marlena: Yes, she's here. Tony: Well, that's it. No more games -- no pleading, no begging. Get your things. You're coming home with me now. Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. X Sha-d: I shouldn't have said that. John: If that's the way you feel... Shawn-d: No. It's nothing you need to hear about. I'm just mad at myself, that's all. John: Yeah? Why? Shawn-d: It's nothing you need to hear about. John: Maybe I already know. Shawn-d: Know what? John: Belle and I talked last night. Shawn-d: You -- what, about us? John: Mm-hmm. About you and her and... wanting to be alone. Shawn-d: Oh, I don't believe it. John: What, that she would be up-front with me? Shawn-d: No, just -- it's not the sort of thing you go to your parents about. John: Well, she did. So now I know. Shawn-d: No, you don't know. Neither do I, 'cause nothing happened. Belle and I -- nothing happened, john, okay? Are you happy now? I'm just going to go eat my breakfast at the bar. John: Whoa, hey, hold on. What are you angry at me for? Shawn-d: I'm not. I'm angry with myself. I told you that already. You're belle's father, and I don't think it's cool to go to you with our problems. It's kind of weird. Just so you don't go cross-examining belle, we had a fight. It's over something really stupid. I can't even believe it, and boom -- that's it, all right? She threw me out, I haven't seenerer since. Mimi: Come here and tell aunt mimi what happened. Belle: Oh, meems. Mimi: Was it bad, really? Are you sure? I mean, I know you were there, but I'm finding this so hard to believe. 'Cause, you know, I eded to have a killer crush on shawn once upon a time, and it never occurred to me in any of my vivid daydreams that doing the deed with him could be anything but... oh, wait, you don't need to hear that. So what was it, no preliminaries? He just went for it like that? Belle: No, no, shawn was very romantic in the beginning. Mimi: Well, he gets points for that, right? So what went wrong? Belle: We had a fight. Mimi: Uh-huh. Belle: And I kicked him out. Mimi: Oh, my god, what did he say? What did he -- how could shawn treat you like that? Wait, what exactly did he do? Belle: See, that part I can't tell you because it's really stupid. Mimi: You had a fight about something stupid. Okay. You were nervous. It's natural. He was probably nervous, too. Belle: No, shawn was not nervous. He was laughing. Mimi: Laughing? About sex? That is not funny. Belle: No, mimi, not about sex -- about... my days of the week, you know... Mimi: Days of the week? What are you talk-- oh, my god. Please tell me you were not wearing those underwear. Belle, we have talked about this. Those are for every day, not for special occasions, like having sex for the very first time with the boy you've been in love with since you were 5 years old. I can't believe you, belle. Belle: Okay, mimi, but he should not have laughed. Mimi: Okay. Okay. Your feelings were hurt. But couldn't that have been resolved by, you know, taking them off? I feel quite sure shawn would've stopped laughing at some point. Belle: The fight didn't end there. I found out shawn did some heavy partying while he was out of town with his team. Mimi: You mean he had sex with some local bimbo? Oh, honey... Belle: No, no, at least I don't think so. But finding out what shawn did made me realize how different we are. Mimi: Well, you're a girl, and he's a boy, and that's supposed to be a good thing. Belle: You don't understand. Mimi: Well, I'm sorry, but I don't exactly have a wealth of experience to draw on here. I was kind of hoping to learn from you. Belle: You're right. I'm talking to the wrong person. Mimi: Wait, where are you going? Belle: I'm going home. Marlena: Tony and I would like to speak privately. Will you excuse us, please? Cassie: Whatever. Tony: My god, I refuse to coddle her, marlena. Marlena: Oh, tony -- Tony: God, how could she be so irresponsible? Marlena: She's of the age. I'm not saying that we -- we give her a pass on this. We've got to make it very clear we will not tolerate binge drinking. Tony: Oh, my god. It sounds even worse when you say it like that. Marlena: It could've been worse. She's all right, thank god. We need an approach that will make her choose a differt t way next time. Tony: What way is that? Marlena: Well, we need to be calm, friendly, firm yet rational. Tony: Hmm. You're absolutely right. I'm just not very good at this parenting thing. Hmm. Calm... shall we? Tony: Well, good mornin cassie. You're having breakfast, are you? That's a good job. Marlena: Tony, would you like some tea? Tony: Yes, that would be so nice. So, cassie, are you feeling better this morning? Oh, don't you dare give me the silent treatment, young lady, after your behavior last night. Stop acting like a child, and you come home with me. Cassie: I'm not a child. Tony: I didn't say you were a child. I said you were acting like one. Cassie: You see, I can't even speak to him. I'm going back up to my room. Tony: No, no, no. No, you're not. Now, come here! Marlena: Let it go, let it go. Tony: That we well. Marlena: Leave it to a teenager to know just how to push your buttons. Tony: I tried. I did. I was a veritable island of calm... well, for two seconds. And then all hell broke loose. Marlena: Congratulations. Now you've become a parent. Tony: Hmm. Yes. Sami: Oh. There they are. Okay, don't be shy, and I'll handle everything. Brandon, you know george, don't ya? Brandon: Yeah. Sure. You work in the pharmacy, right? George: Yes, I do. Sami: Um, yeah, uh, I've forgotten your friend's name. Brandon: Her name is gwen. Sami: Gwen. That is a beautiful name. Well, I don't want to be rude. Gwen, this is george thompson. Gwen: Nice to meet you, george. George: I see you when you come in the pharmacy for your neonatal vitamins. I-I guess you won't be needing them much longer. Gwen: Yeah, I'm getting near the finish line. Sami: Well, we should let these two get better acquainted. Come on, brandon. Sami: I think george has a crush on your friend. Brandon: It is not going to work, samantha. Sami: What's not going to work? Brandon: I'm going to be gwen's lamaze partner whether you like it or not. Ñx Sami: Okay, well, I don't love the fact that my boyfriend is some other woman's lamaze partner, but I'm not going to try to stop you from -- Brandon: Samantha, I know how you operate. You dragged that poor guy over to meet gwen so you could set them up. Sami: No, I didn't have to drag him. George has a major crush on her ever since he started filling her prescription. Look at them. They are so sweet together. Look, they're perfect for each other, and I love setting two lonely people up together. Brandon: You didn't do it for them, you did it for you -- to keep me away from that lamaze class. Sami: I don't see the connection. Lexie: Brann,n, this is the one time I have to agree with sami. Gwen's a single mom, and george is a sweetheart. It would be good if they got together, and not just for lamaze class. We could be witnessing the start of a beautiful new family. Brandon: You know what? Excuse us, lexie. Sami: Exactly! Brandon: We need to be alone. Sami: Well, I wanted to be alone with you, too, sweetie. Brandon: I didn't bring you out here for that. I love you, samantha, but there are times -- like right now -- when I'm not so sure I like you. Sami: That's a terrible thing to say. Brandon: You were working me. Don't try to deny it. Sami: Brandon, I was just trying to help you. You've got a lot going on with your job and the gym and your mom's dinners and all your sister's problems. You're stretched to the max. I was just trying to make some time for us. Brandon: Samantha, I was trying to do a favor for a single mother, and all you can do is think about yourself. Sami: That's not fair, brandon. Brandon: I am going to be her birth coach. Get used to it. Brandon: Lexie. Lexie: Yeah? Brandon: What are you still doing here? Lexie: We were just chatting. Brandon: Oh. Okay, gwen, when's the next class? Gwen: Oh, uh, brandon... you were so nice to help me out, but I don't need you anymore. George just offered to be my partner. George: It would be my privilege. Lexie: Isn't that sweet? Sami: Oh, good. Brandon: Are you sure, gwen? I-I have plenty of time. I was happy to do it. Gwen: I'm sure. Sami, you probably didt t mean for this to happen, but I've got to thank you for introducing me to george. We both collect stamps. Ha ha. Isn't that amazing? Sami: Wow! Jeez! George: Um, gwen, can I interest you in a cup of peppermint tea in the cafeteria -- my treat Gwen: Peppermint's my favorite! George: Mine too. [ Laughter ] Sami: Wow. George: Excuse me. Lexie: Oh, my goodness. Is it too soon to be hearing wedding bells? Sami: Ha ha ha ha! Lexie: Well, brandon, I guess e and I won't be seeing you in lamaze class anymore. Take care. Sami: Wow, lexie was actually nice to me for a change. Hmm. Well, my shift is over, so where are we going to go for lunch? Mimi: What if I don't have five pages worth of stuff to say about lowell, massachusetts in the 18th century? [ Knock on door ] Mimi: Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you. Whoever you are, come in! Rex! Rex: Ha ha ha. Hi, mimi. Mimi: Hi. Surprised to see me here, I bet. Belle and I are so close, I hang out here all the time -- use her laptop, wait for cute guys to knock on her door. It's my dating strategy. Rex: I was hoping cassie would be here. Mimi: She got kicked out. I think it's pretty permanent. Rex: Yeah, I know. I just thought maybe she came by to get some of her things. Mimi: No, sorry -- not sorry that you're here, though. I don't mean that. But I guess you're pretty worried about your sister, though, huh? Rex: Yeah. She always has been very emotional. Mimi: She's a girl. It's genetic. But if you're worried about the people she's been hanging out with, you should be. Chaz is a total troll. I can't believe she'd go drinking with him, let alone let him -- yuck -- touch her. Rex: You are so level-headed, mimi. Mimi: Nobody's ever said anything remotely like that about me before. Rex: I wonder, would you -- no, no. I shouldn't ask. Mimi: No! Yes! You should ask! Whatever it is, the answer's yes. Rex: Well, I was going to ask if you'd be cassie's friend. It's just she hasn't really bonded with anybody, and I think you'd be good for her. You're so sensible. Mimi: Oh, that's me -- sensible meems. Rex: So you'll do it? You'll be my sister's friend? Marlena: Did I bake the muffins? Ha ha ha ha ha ha! No. No. Baking is not my thing. [ Both laugh ] Tony: Well, your talents lie in other areas. Marle: : Too kind. Too kind. Hi, honey! Belle: What's going on here? Marlena: Well, tony was worrying about cassie, so I was telling him how to live with a teenager. Tony: Yes. Your mother's done such a good job with you. I'm just taking careful notes. So, how are you, belle, now that you have your dorm room back to yourself again? Belle: It's okay. I'm going up to my room! Marlena: Belle -- Belle: No, mom, we can talk later! Marlena: Before you do tha-- Belle: Mom, seriously, we'll talk later! Marlena: Listen, when you -- hmm. Something's wrong. Tony: Well, belle is a model of politeness compared to cassie. I wonder if she's going to be a good influence on her sister. Kelly. Youwant that danish? Lisa: Okay, here's your breakfast, shawn. Shawn-d: Actually, can I get that to go, lisa? Lisa: Oh, sure. No problem. I'm going to put some more coffee in there for you, too. Shawn-d: All right. Thank you. John: Look, shawn -- Shawn-d: Can you just wait until I leave before you do your little happy dance? John: I am happy. I'm happy that my daughter didn't go through with something she didn't feel right about. Shawn-d: You weren't there. You don't know what happened. John: I don't want to know what happened. Shawn-d: Could've fooled me. John: She called me because we're close -- at least, we used to be. Shawn-d: Till she started dating me, is what you mean? John: I mean that the last couple years have been rough on all my kids, and maybe that's why she's not emotionally ready for this next step. Shawn-d: I am not some jerk who is trying to prey on your daughter. John, you know this. Belle and I love each other, and we have waited longer than anyone else I know. John: You know, waiting for marriage is still an option. Oh, I forgot -- it's 2003. You know, the more I talk here, I have a feeling belle might be the mature one in this relationship. Shawn-d: Mature, huh? John: You got it. She threw you out. So let me give you a clue -- men don't push. They will know when the time is right because the girl will let them know. Sami: Oh, you mean like you waited for my mom? Brandon: We're getting a table. Sami: Brandon! What are you doing? Brandon: What are you doing? Trying to pick a fight with john. Sami: Look, I was just telling him the truth, and it's not my fault if he can't take it. Shawn-d: Well... I'm sure this will ruin your day, but I'm not giving up on belle. No way. Ops: Hey. Got here as soon as I could. Delivery for john black. John: The mobile messenger man. Good cover. Ops: Cover? Ha! This is how I get around. No traffic jams for me, not to mention I get a mean workout. John: All right. Tony dimera made his move. Ops: Yeah, but he's staying a step ahead of the good guys. Gotta give it to him -- the dude is smooth. John: Not as smooth as this du..... nor as smart. [ Chuckles ] I'll get him. Belle: What the hell are you doing? Cassie: What does it look like I'm doing? Belle: Why are you in my room, damn it? Cassie: Oh-ho-ho! Does mom know you use language like that? Belle: Cassie, shut up and get off my bed. Cassie: John brought me home last night because I got into a little bit of trouble. Belle: More trouble. Cassie: I was drinking, and I got hauled into the police station. It wasn't that big of a deal. Belle: So you called my father? Why? Cassie: Because I thought he could help me. I was right. Belle: Why didn't you call your own father? Cassie: Because I'm not talking to him right now, and I wanted to be with my mother. John didn't have a problem with me coming home with him. He understood I wanted to be with my mom. I can see you're so thrilled about this. You know, actually, it was mom's idea that I stay in your old room. So, how are things with your dorm room? I bet you're so happy that now you and shawn can be alone whenever you want to do whatever you want. Belle: Will you please stop talking? Cassie: Just because you're in love with shawn doesn't mean I'm not allowed to talk about him. You don't own him. Belle: Look, shawn and I had a huge fight last night, okay? I come home to what I thought was my home, and who's downstairs having tea, acting all cozy with my mom? Tony dimera! I come upstairs, and you're here -- in my room, using my things! This is like a nightmare! You dimera people e e everywhere, and you won't go away. Cassie: You know, if shawn was my boyfriend, I'd find much better things to do with him than fight. So... if you guys are over, does that mean he's back on the market? Belle: Cassie, give me that! Cassie: No! I'm taking the picture! Get away from me! Belle: Hey, that's mine! Cassie: I'm so sick of you! Belle: Get out of my room! Cassie: This is my room! My mother brought me here! Mimi: Be cassie's friend, hmm? Rex: Well, I was hoping that she and belle could be friends, but that'S... Mimi: Yeah. In a way, it's a good thing cassie's not belle's roomie anymore. That was not working out. You know, I've known belle so long, and she always gets along with people, so that's why it was strange to see her and cassie with all that tension. Rex: Yeah. I know cassie can be difficult. Mimi: Yeah. Rex: But she's my sister, and I love her. Mimi: Yeah, gosh. Rex: You're so much fun, mimi. I thought maybe you could help cassie lighten up. Mimi: Mm. Like teach her jokes and stuff. I can do that. Rex: She needs another girl to confide in, you know? Talk about things she can't share with her brother. Mimi: Gotcha. Rex: It would mean everything to me. Mimi: Well, now, if you put it that way, sure. Rent-a-buddy, that's me. You know, I could be your friend, too. Rex: You are my friend. Mimi: Yeah? Show me. [ Knock on door ] Marlena: Well, I want to do what's best for cassie, and that's hard to know what it is sometimes. Tony: Well, the last thing I want is for this incident to come between us as a family. Marlena: As a famil-- [ Thudding noise ] Tony: It's a bit delayed, but there are the fireworks. Cassie: I am so -- Belle: Get off of me! Cassie: No! Belle: Get off of me! Marlena: Oh! Belle! Tony: Cassie! You get this one and I'll get the other one. Come on! Cassie: Let me get her! Belle: I want her out of here! Cassie: You can't have everything and leave me with nothing! Tony: Hush now, cassie. I'm going to take you downstairs, okay? Belle: Get out of my room! I hate her! Marlena: What has happened to you? This is not like you. You don't go around fighting and slamming doors. Belle: What's happened to me? My wonderful sister! If I want any attention from this family, I obviously have to act like an even bigger pain than she is! Uhh! Tony: I don't care what belle did to you. There's no reason for you to behave like a hooligan. Cassie: Belle started it! Tony: You know, maybe coming here was a bit too soon. I know you need to be with your mother. That's totally understandable. But there's no reason for you to be ensconced in belle's childhood bedroom. You have an entire mansion at your disposal. You're a dimera. You should be proud of your heritage. Ohh... come home with me and I'll take care of you. I love you dearly. Cassie: I just want to be loved and know that I belong to somebody. Tony: Hey, you belong to me... dear. Marlena: Cassie. I know tony wants you to come home with him... but you are welcome here any time at all. Cassie: Thank you. Marlena: Let's talk to each other as often as we can, right? Cassie: Every day. Marlena: Every day is fine. I-I want to stay close to you. Cassie: Me too. Tony: So, is this all you had? Cassie: Yeah. Tony: Okay. Well, we're going to be on our way now. Well, thank you, marlena, for the tea -- and, uh, for the advice. Marlena: Mm-hmm. Any time. Really, any time. Tony: Uh, come. Cassie: I'll call you later, mom. Marlena: Yes. Marlena: All righty, then. You wanted my attention. Now you have it. What do you want to talk to me about? Belle, honey, what is it? Belle: If you can't figure it out -- Marlena: No, don't do that. Just tell me what's going on with you. Belle: You know what, mom? Coming here was a mistake in the first place. John: So tony dimera's got a new security system at the mansion. Ops: Duh. His old system didn't keep you out, so he got wise. John: Uh-huh. So what do you got to bypass the system? Ops: [ Drumming fingers on table ] John: Gadget man's got nothing? Come on, don't give me that. You've got to have something to bypass that system. Ops: Yeah, I just haven't hit on it yet. Count dimera's got his hands on some pretty awesome technology. So f, it's tamper-proof. John: Uh-huh. So you're giving up. Ops: Who said I'm giving up? Look, man,etetting you into the dimera mansion is my top priority, you understand? I just need some time to operate. John: Dependents. That might be the one area where tony is vulnerable. Could be the only area. Ops: You care to elaborate? John: I need to check something out first. Ops: Oh, great -- just leave all the grunt work for me and save all the fun stuff for yourself. John: Yeah, that's it. I'll talk to ya. Ops: Oh, this guy... Sami: John has got some strange friends. Do you know who that guy is? Brandon: Samantha, can't you ever just mind your own business? I mean, john doesn't need the samantha brady seal of approval in order to talk to someone, and I don't need your permission to hang out with my friends, including lexie -- although I've hardly seen her lately. Sami: You were desperate to get into that damn lamaze class, and it's not because you're attracted to stretch marks. Brandon: She's not my girlfriend, samantha. I was just helping her out. Sami: So that you could be close to lexie. Why do you keep denying it? Brandon: Even if I was, what difference does it make? Sami: What difference? Brandon, it makes me feel like I'm not important to you. 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Is belle here? Mimi: Uh, no. Just me and rex. Oh, you poor sweetie. Belle told me about what happened last night. Shawn-d: Is there anybody she didn't tell? Mimi: She's really upset, shawn. Shawn-d: She is? Mimi: Of course. What do you mean? Shawn: : Well, I was talking to somebody, and I got the impression -- can I ask you a question? Mimi: Sure. What? Rex: I'll leave. Mimi: No, don't go. Shawn-d: Ah, what the hell? Mimi will probably tell you anyway, since she can't keep her mouth st.T. Mimi: Some things keep me quiet -- like what rex and I were doing when you walked in. What was your question, shawn? Shawn-d: Well, it sounds crazy, but is there any possibility that belle picked a fight with me so she wouldn't have to have sex? Tony: This feels right. Feels good -- taking my daughter back home. I like the sounds of those words -- "my daughter"... "my son." I'm very lucky to have you both. Just have patience with me while I'm learning the parenting rules. Cassie: You have marlena to help you. Tony: Yes, yes. Yes, thank heaven. Cassie: And john. Tony: John? Cassie: He and belle are so close. That's what I need from you -- to be more like the father that he is to belle. He rescues her and makes her feel safe. That's what I want. Marlena: Honey, running out like this is a mistake. Belle: The mistake was coming here in the first place. Marlena: Oh, please don't -- I feel awful. Belle: That makes two of us. John: Whoa! Hey, tink. What's up? Belle: Don't ever call me that again. Winnersen and start on an good note. I hope Belle: Excuse me. John: Whoa, hey, come on. What did I just walk in on? You have a fight? Marlena: She was upset to find cassie here. Belle: She was in my room -- on my bed, going through my cds. Who knows what else she was doing up there? But I forgot -- I don't live here anymore. John: Oh, come on. Our house is your house. You know that. It's just that cassie has had kind of a rough time lately. She got herself arrested, almost thrown in jail. Thank god that's never happened to you. You've been the perfect daughter. Belle: A lot of good that's done me. Goody! I get to be the perfect daughter -- and ignored. Cassie is looking for trouble, okay? I never would have gone out drinking with those kids. Marlena: You knew she was doing that? Why didn't you stop her, belle? Belle: Why didn't I -- wait a second. All of a sudden, cassie's my half- sister, and now I'm supposed to keep her out of trouble? John: No, it's just that you've always had a good head on your shoulders when it comes to stuff like this, and I think your mom was kind of counting on you to keep an eye on her. Belle: It h her own damn fault she got thrown out of that dorm and got arrested, not mine. But by all means, please blame me. Brandon: Thank you. Lexie: Brandon. Brandon: Hey. Lexie: Hi. Um, I just saw sami leave, and she didn't look too happy. Brandon: Yeah, we had a fight. We've been doing a lot of that lately. Lexie: Well, sami is difficult. Brandon: Yeah, well, it's not her. Really, it's me. There's something going on, something she doesn't know about. Lexie: If you're keeping some deep, dark secret from her, it's a big mistake. Secrets kill relationships. If there's anyayay you can tell her the truth without hurting anyo, you really should, or you just might end up with a lot of regrets and not much more. My life is so good right now, brandon. I want you to be happy, too. See you later. Brandon: All right. Mimi: Um, shawn... um, you know, that doesn't really sound like belle to me, but, you know, her life's been so upside down lately, you know, that maybe subconsciously. But you know what? Honestly, I'm not qualified to call this one. I'm not the most experienced girl at salem U. Rex? Rex: What? Don't look at me. I go to shawn for advice on girls. Mimi: Oh, you can come to me. We'll learn together. I can't believe I just said that. Shawn-d: Okay, no answers here. So, I'm gonna go to class -- biology, ironically. You gonna come, mimi? Mimi: Um, you know what? I'll meet up with you. Yeah. Shawn-d: Okay. Mimi: Bye. Where were we? Rex: We've got a problem, mimi. Mimi: No, we don'T. Brandon: What the -- hey, samantha? Brandon: Samantha? Hey, come on, samantha, open up. I needo o talk to you. Sami: [ Sobbing ] Brandon: Come on, samantha, open the door. Samantha. Tony: Ah, well, I won't promise to turn myself into john black. But I do promise you that you'll always be safe and secure, and you'll know that you'll always be loved. As you should be. I'm so glad you spent the evening with your mother. You know, you've been without her love for so long. And if belle black's nose gets out of whack, well, that's just too damn bad. Cassie: [ Chucks ] Mm... Mimi: I don't see a problem here. This all feels right -- just right. Rex: Oh, mimi, kissing you feels amazing. Mimi: Well, let's stop talking and get back to business. Rex: But I'm confused. Shawn and belle -- they were the perfect couple, right? Mimi: They love each other. Rex: Right, but it's not working out for them. So what chance do we have? Look, I just don't want to do anything to hurt you. Mimi: Trust me, what I have in mind won't hurt either one of us, I promise. Rex: How do you know? I mean, shawn and belle -- Mimi: I'm not belle, and you're not shawn. That'sowow I know. Shawn-d: We've got to talk. Brandon: Open up, samantha. I'm giving you three seconds, then I'm coming in. Victor: How would you like to come to work for me at titan? Nicole: You are not taking over my company! Brady: Why? Are you jealous? Nicole: Oh --

John has a meeting with Ops about Tony's new security system

Emily: Hi. Nikolas: Hi. Emily: Been looking for you. Nikolas: Any special reason? Emily: Hmm. Just this. Nikolas: You know, as tempting -- tempting as this is, I have to go meet with my lawyer right now to go over my case. Emily: Ok. Well, don't be long. Nikolas: I won't. Emily: I love you. Nikolas: I love you, too. I'll be back. Emily: Ok. Zander's voice: "Dear Emily -- I need you to know I still love you. And if you're reading this and I'm dead, it's because Nikolas killed me." [SCENE_BREAK] Zander's voice: "Dear Elizabeth -- if you're reading this, I'm probably dead. Ric killed me, and you know why." Ric: Whoa -- what are you doing? Elizabeth: You're going to burn yourself. Ric: What are you doing? It's all right. "Ric killed me, and you know why." [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: How much worse is this going to get? You call Ric to testify for you, Sonny calls Alcazar? Why are you inviting your enemies to have a say in your family? Carly: You know how to end this, Jase. You tell the court that Michael and Morgan belong with me. Otherwise, Alexis will force me -- Jason: I'm going to tell you what I told sonny -- the two of you can work it out and you better do it before you put something in motion you can't stop. Carly: Jase, don't you see it is already too late? Walker: The hearing's about to resume. Everyone, take your seats. Judge: Who's your next witness, Ms. Davis? Alexis: Courtney Morgan, but she doesn't seem to be present. Judge: Is this Mrs. Morgan? Alexis: No, your honor. I have no idea what happened to her. Judge: Ms. Davis, it is your obligation to see that the persons on your witness list are present in the courtroom and prepared to testify when you call for them. If your second witness is a no-show, it doesn't bode well for the rest of these proceedings. Sonny: Did Alexis call Faith as a witness? Justus: She's not on the list. Sonny: Well, what is she doing here? Justus, if you know something, you need to tell me. Justus: Faith has been leaning on Courtney to work with her. Sonny: And? Justus: I advised Courtney to agree in order to keep the peace between you and Faith. Sonny, don't. Sonny: What did you do to my sister? [Judge pounds gavel] Judge: Be seated! Order in the court! [Judge pounds gavel] [judge pounds gavel] Judge: Order in this court! Sonny: Where's Courtney? [Judge pounds gavel] Judge: Order in the court! Sonny: She was supposed to show up. Justus: Sonny, you have to stop. You're tanking your case. Judge: Mr. Ward, get your client under control! Sonny: You better pray -- Justus: Stop it, sonny! [Judge pounds gavel] Sonny: You better pray that my sister's all right. Judge: Order in the court! Justus: You stop it. Sonny: You better pray. [Judge pounds gavel] Sonny: I'm sorry, your honor. Judge: Mr. Corinthos, if this is your attempt to show the court you're a model citizen, you're failing spectacularly. Justus: Sit down, sit down. Sonny: I'm sitting down. All right. Judge: Mr. Ward? Justus: Yes, your honor? Judge: I'll give you a few minutes to resolve this. Otherwise, I rule on custody right now. Court is in recess. [Judge pounds gavel] Alexis: You just caught a break. Sonny's tantrum makes the tantrum that you had about Ric pale in comparison. Carly: Were you paying attention? Faith could've done something to Courtney. Alexis: Stay out of it. It has to do with Sonny and his dangerous lifestyle. I do not want this judge thinking that you are involved in any way. Sonny: What are you doing here, Faith? Faith: Came by for a little light entertainment. Sonny: Well, it's closed -- you know, it's a closed hearing. Faith: Oh, really? Do I need an invitation? I guess mine got lost. Justus: Leave now, Faith. Faith: Well, that's an excellent suggestion. Sonny: Why the hell didn't you tell me Courtney was at risk? [SCENE_BREAK] Leticia: Could I have the check, please, Mike? Mike: Oh, sure, sure. Leticia: Thank you. Mike: Here you are. Michael: Can't I have dessert? Leticia: No. We're meeting Mark and his mom for a play date and she's taking you guys to the movies, so I know for a fact that you guys are going to be having candy. Mike: Here you go. Michael: Thanks, grandpa. Mike: Oh -- shh, shh. See you. Well, morning, Sam. Sam: Hey. Good morning, Mike. I didn't know you worked here. Mike: Yeah, well, it's a new gig. I'm doing a little bit of everything -- cooking, waiting tables, cleaning up. Sam: Good for you. You know, I can't do any of that, so get used to seeing me. I do takeout a lot. Mike: Hmm. Sonny hasn't cooked for you? Sam: Sonny can cook? Mike: Ooh. Wait and see. Sam: Yeah. I have a feeling that's going to be a long wait, you know, with the custody hearing and all. Michael: There's daddy's girlfriend, Sam. I wish she'd go away so mommy could come home. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I pay you to protect my interests. That includes telling me when my little sister is being threatened. Justus: Faith staged that scene to make you look bad, and it worked. You attacked her right in front of the judge. That's exactly what she wanted. Sonny: It's not Faith. It's -- it's Alcazar, anyway. He's behind all this -- Justus: Forget who put this in motion. What counts is recovering our advantage for the custody hearing. [Sonny sighs] Justus: Attacking a woman in front of the judge is a bad way to look like a responsible, loving parent. Sonny: Courtney is my sister. The judge can't understand that I'm worried about her? Justus: There are more constructive ways to go about it. Sonny, you have to control yourself in here. If you go after Faith or anybody else, you will lose those boys to Carly. Jason: Where's my wife? Faith: Oh, how should I know? Bunny's into big business now. I'm sure she's just all tied up at the office. Courtney: Sorry I'm late. Did I miss anything? Jason: Where -- where were you? Courtney: My car ran out of gas. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: What do you think? Lucky: Well, does it look like Zander's signature to you? Emily: Yeah. Lucky: You know what? I can have a handwriting expert examine the letter just to make sure. Emily: Ok. Lucky: You know, it must've been quite a shock to get this from Zander after his death. How did Nikolas react? Emily: I -- I haven't shown it to him yet. Lucky: Why not? Emily: He -- he was gone when I opened the mail. I -- I don't want to upset him. Lucky: He has to see this, Emily. Emily: Nikolas has enough to worry about. Lucky: This letter was mailed before the fire while Zander was on the run. Emily: Who -- who knows what Zander was thinking? He hated Nikolas. He would've done anything to hurt him and make trouble between us. Lucky: You're afraid Nikolas really did kill Zander, aren't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: How long have you had this? Elizabeth: A few days. Ric: And you believe it, do you? You think that I killed Zander, and you were trying to burn this letter in order to protect me? Elizabeth: I just want all of this over with. I mean, does it really matter who killed Zander as long as our baby is safe? Ric: It matters to us, Elizabeth, to our family. You think that I killed him. Elizabeth: No. God, no. No, I don't. Ric: No, look, look -- you think that I was trying -- I was trying to convict Nikolas in order to cover my tracks. That's why you thought he was innocent from the very beginning, isn't it? Elizabeth: No, no, I -- Nikolas is innocent because I know him. He doesn't have it in him -- Ric: I don't have it in me, either, Elizabeth! I swear to you, I had nothing to do with this. Elizabeth: I believe you. Ric: Be honest with me, all right? Tell me that you don't have a single doubt in your mind that I had anything to do with Zander's death. Elizabeth: I know you didn't kill Zander because I did. Elizabeth: Zander called me from the Port Charles hotel basement, and he said he needed to see me, talk about the baby. Ric: Why didn't you call me? Elizabeth: He wanted me to come alone. Ric: Did he say what he wanted? Elizabeth: No, not until I got there. God, he was just so sad and so -- so desperate, and all he wanted was Emily. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: How did you get that? Zander: I stole it, just like you and Ric want to steal my baby. Elizabeth: This is my child, and Ric is going to be the father. Zander: All you have to do to make sure that happens is make sure Emily meets me in 15 minutes at Riverview Drive. Elizabeth: What? Zander: We're leaving town together. Elizabeth: Oh, God, you're insane. Zander: No. I'm your baby's father. And you just lost your last chance to take my kid away. Elizabeth: Oh, God. Zander? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I'm so sorry, Ric. I'm so sorry. I just wanted to protect this baby, and -- and I couldn't take Zander's threats anymore. You know, I just didn't know what else to do. Ric: Shh. It's ok. It's all right. It's ok. I already suspected, even before I got my own letter. Elizabeth: Wait, wait -- what? You -- what? You got your what? Ric: Zander sent -- Zander sent me a note in the mail saying that you wanted him dead. Elizabeth: That doesn't -- doesn't make any sense. Why would he accuse the both of us? Ric: Because he wanted to hurt us any way he could, Elizabeth. We were going to have a family. I was going to raise his child as my own. [Ric sighs] Elizabeth: So all this time, you thought that I -- I killed him? Ric: No, I could see that -- I could see that you were upset, and I knew that it was more than just worry about Nikolas. I mean, you thought he was innocent from the very beginning, right? But I also figured that you knew who the -- who the real killer was, and I knew that you wouldn't protect anybody at Nikolas' expense -- except for this baby inside of you. You just didn't want this child to know that you killed his father. Elizabeth: God, I have been so terrified -- absolutely terrified that somebody would find out. Ric: Elizabeth, did you know that Zander was dead before you left? Elizabeth: No, no. I just -- I grabbed the documents, and I ran. And then when I heard that he -- that he had died, I -- I just couldn't -- I mean, I can't believe that I -- that I killed him. Ric: Maybe you didn't. Elizabeth: Yes, I did, and now Nikolas is paying for it, and I -- I need to confess. Ric: No, no -- Elizabeth, listen to me. Elizabeth: He's being charged with my crime. Ric: Listen to me. What if you didn't kill Zander? [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Zander was out of control at the end. I mean, he pushed me and Nikolas to the limit, and Nikolas was -- was so protective of me. I mean, it made him furious that Zander wouldn't let go. Lucky: Zander hated Nikolas. Emily: With good reason, Lucky. He sank Nikolas' freighter. He framed Nikolas for Cody's murder. He would've done anything to punish Nikolas for being with me. Lucky: Yeah, but jealousy is a good motive for most crimes. Emily: You know, I only married Zander because I thought that I was dying. And then I got well and I realized that I couldn't live a lie. And Zander was devastated, which -- which, you know, I understand. I mean, we said vows. He thought he was going to be spending the rest of his life with me. Lucky: He didn't have to react the way he did. Emily: I keep telling myself that. Lucky: Emily, Zander wanted revenge. That was his choice, not yours. Emily: Zander slept with Elizabeth the night he saw me with Nikolas. And then he used Elizabeth's pregnancy to manipulate Ric into framing Nikolas. Every move he made was about getting me back and getting rid of Nikolas. Lucky: So if Nikolas did kill him, it could've been self-defense. Emily: I mean, I remember all the fights they had. You know, they'd start arguing, and things would escalate, and, you know, within minutes they'd both be blind with rage. Nikolas never -- Nikolas never would've killed Zander unless he -- unless he thought he was protecting me. Lucky: Nikolas admitted they fought in the basement. He said he knocked Zander out and then he called 911. If that fire hadn't started, the police would've found Zander dead from a blow to the head with a blunt object. Emily: No, no, no. Even if Nikolas killed Zander, there is no way that he would've started a fire to cover it up. Lucky: The fire could've started by accident after Nikolas left Zander's body. Emily: You are his brother, Lucky. You know him. If Nikolas did this, he would admit it. Lucky: Not if he thought he was going to lose you. Nikolas: Lucky. Why didn't you tell me you were coming over? Is there new evidence in Zander's murder? [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: What are you doing here? Faith: Leaving. [Courtney sighs] Jason: What did -- what did Faith do to you? Courtney: I told you -- I ran out of gas. Jason: Courtney, you're lying to me. Courtney: No, but I'm late, and I'm going to get in there before the judge decides he doesn't need my testimony. Alexis: There she is. Are you certain that Courtney's going to testify in your favor? Carly: Yes. Alexis: What if Sonny got to her? Carly: Courtney won't back down for Sonny. Alexis: Are you sure? Because it's not too late to remove her from the witness list. Carly: Yes, just leave her on the list. I am sure there is a reasonable explanation as to why she's late. Sonny: What happened? Jason: All right. Courtney claims her car ran out of gas. She's lying to keep the peace with Faith. Sonny: That's exactly what she's doing, and we got to play along. There can't be any violence until this custody hearing's over. Justus: You all right? Courtney: Yeah, I'm fine. Justus: Faith scared you once with that thing about your father. Courtney: You -- you didn't tell Sonny or Jason, did you? Justus: They don't know the details, but Sonny's aware that Faith is leaning on you. You just missed a pretty bad public scare that could be damaging to our case. Courtney: Look, I know what's at stake, so I will keep stalling with Faith like we discussed. Hopefully, this hearing will be over with soon. Justus: Don't take any chances. If you feel you're in physical danger, call the police, ok? Walker: The court is now in session. Judge: Ms. Davis, is your witness present? Alexis: Yes, your honor. Judge: Then let's get on with it. You may call your witness. Alexis: I'd like to call Courtney Morgan, please. Walker: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Courtney: I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: No, no new evidence. I just thought I'd stop by and check in, see how you were doing. Emily: Yeah, I told him you were meeting your lawyer. And it didn't take long. Nikolas: No, no. Well, there really wasn't much to discuss. I mean, on the one hand, the evidence against me is completely circumstantial. So if I end up going to trial, a jury could find reasonable doubt. But the problem is I've already admitted that I hit Zander and there's no proof that there was anyone else in the utility room after I left. Emily: More evidence could still turn up. Lucky: Yeah, I'll keep looking into it. Nikolas: All right, thanks. Lucky: If anybody needs anything, just give a call to the station. Emily: Ok. Emily: Don't give up hope. Nikolas: I'm -- yeah. With you on my side, how could I? Emily: I love you, Nikolas. Nikolas: I love you, too. Emily: And nothing you do could ever make me stop. We're going to get through this. Through it. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I can't keep lying about what I did. It'll be a relief to finally tell the truth -- Ric: Elizabeth, listen to me. Listen to me, all right? You fought with Zander and you hit him with a pipe and you left. Now, you didn't check for a pulse, you didn't see if he was breathing or any other signs that he was alive, right? Elizabeth: Well, right, but I -- Ric: All right, then it is possible that somebody else came in after you and killed him. Elizabeth: No, honey, you're grasping at straws. Ric: Why? Why? Why do you think that you're the only person that Zander could've called? Elizabeth: Well -- I -- I don't know. I -- Ric: All right, listen. He's been playing games, right? He's been manipulating people. Why else would he have sent those letters? If Zander thought that he was going to be killed, why wouldn't he try to hurt all the people that he felt had hurt him? Elizabeth: That's a really long list of people, Ric. Ric: Yes, Nikolas and Emily right at the top. There's Faith, there's Sonny, there's Jason. My point is that there are other potential killers who could've taken advantage -- after you left him unconscious. It's too early for you to confess. Elizabeth: Not when Nikolas is suffering. Ric: Look, Nikolas is out on bail, all right? He can deal with the uncertainty and the stress a hell of a lot better than you can. Elizabeth: But it's not fair. I mean, why should he have to? Ric: Elizabeth, please. If you go to the police, then you're going to put yourself and this baby under a huge amount of stress, and I don't want you to do that. Just let me continue to investigate. Elizabeth: Ok, but what if -- what if you find out that I really did kill him? Ric: I won't. I know you. You're not a killer. [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: I knew I'd find you here. Faith: I'm busy. Lorenzo: If you're wondering what happened to your captive little bird, I set her free. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: As Mr. Corinthos' sister, you must have had many opportunities to witness the danger and violence that surround his life. Justus: Objection, your honor. Question is vague and misleading. Judge: Sustained. Ms. Davis, please rephrase your question. Alexis: Isn't it true that when Mrs. Corinthos was recovering in the hospital after Mr. Corinthos shot her in the head -- Justus: Objection, your honor! Police records indicate that Mrs. Corinthos was injured only after Mr. Corinthos attempted to defend her life. Ms. Davis is well aware of these facts and is deliberately using inflammatory language. Judge: Sustained. Ms. Davis, I'm going to have to ask you to rephrase again. Alexis: All right. Mrs. Morgan, you were so concerned about Michael and Morgan's welfare while their mother was incapacitated that you actually took them out of town. Isn't that correct? Courtney: Yes. Alexis: So you didn't think it was right to leave the children in the hands of their father because they may be exposed to his violent life? Justus: Oh, objection! Counsel is leading the witness again. Judge: Sustained. This is becoming a habit, Ms. Davis. Break it. Alexis: In your opinion, Mrs. Morgan, wouldn't it be best for the boys' happiness and safety if Mrs. Corinthos had full custody? Courtney: No. I believe that Sonny and Carly should share custody. Michael and Morgan belong with both their parents. Carly: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Leticia: Michael, it's not polite to stare. Sam: Hey, mike -- Mike: Here you go. Sam: Can you turn this up? Mike: Turn it up? Sure. Tv announcer: Alleged racketeer Michael "Sonny" Corinthos Jr. Is back in court today. This time he's not facing criminal charges. He's involved in a custody dispute with his wife, Caroline Benson Corinthos. While the hearing has been closed to the public, the press reports indicate the estranged couple -- Mike: Whatever happened to privacy? Sam: I'm glad they're not letting reporters in there because they could turn this thing into a three-ring circus. Here, just keep the change. Mike: Yeah. It's got to be killing Sonny. I mean, family means everything to him. I mean, I know he's had his troubles with Carly, but I would never have believed that they'd be fighting to take the kids away from each other. Sam: Right, and there's something to be said for closure. I get the feeling Sonny's been hurting for a while and he's reached the point of no return. He just -- I don't know -- wants this over. Mike: Well, no matter what the court says, Carly is still going to be the mother of his children. Sam: And that's important to him. He's a wonderful father. He'd do anything in the world for those kids. He must've had a good role model. Mike: Just the opposite. The smartest thing Sonny ever did was learn from my mistakes. Sam: Come on, aren't you being a little tough on yourself? Mike: Part of the reason that Sonny is fighting so hard to keep those boys is because he doesn't want them growing up without a father around like he did. Sam: I just -- I feel really helpless. I wish there was something I could do. Mike: All right, here's a lesson I learned the hard way -- wait. Sonny will tell you when he needs you. Sam: Why are you being so nice to me? Mike: Why wouldn't I be? You obviously care about my son. [Morgan cries] Michael: Oh -- there's Mark and his mom. Leticia: Uh -- wait. Michael: I don't want to be late for the movie. [Morgan cries] [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: What is your problem? You wanted sonny angry and dangerous, and I made it happen. Lorenzo: Concentrate your efforts on other areas. From now on, Courtney is off-limits. Faith: Oh, what is it, Lorenzo? Do you have, like, a little secret weakness for the tyrollean shepherdess? Carly might be jealous. Lorenzo: Pressure Sonny in some other way -- raid a shipment, blow up a warehouse. Faith: Where the hell do you get off telling me what I can and cannot do, huh? I mean, you offered me a fair price for your holdings. Lorenzo: The price was well under market value. Faith: I have my own reasons for going after Courtney. I need that pier for my shipments. Lorenzo: What you want can wait. The objective is to make Sonny look bad so the children go back to Carly. Now, hit Sonny and hit him hard. Faith: What, so he can retaliate? Hmm? Kill me? I didn't sign on to be your decoy. Lorenzo: Play your cards right -- Faith: What? What more do you want, huh? I mean, God, he already lost it right in front of the judge. Lorenzo: I was there. Faith: Well, why aren't you thanking me? God, everything is perfect. Courtney lied and said she ran out of gas. Sonny looks like a paranoid wacko. I mean, when are you going to cough up a little gratitude? Lorenzo: You'll get gratitude when I get results. Faith: Well, you're in no position to threaten me, are you? You gave me all the power. Lorenzo: You sure? Want to put that to the test? Faith: Ok, fine. Message received. I will do what you want -- trouble for Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Tell them the truth, Courtney. Tell them that Michael and Morgan need their mother. [Judge pounds gavel] Alexis: Ok, that's two outbursts to Sonny's one. [Judge pounds gavel] Alexis: Keep that up, you're going to lose your children. Sit down. Judge: Ms. Davis, Mr. Ward, if you can't keep your clients under control, I'll hold them in contempt. Alexis: I apologize for my client, your honor. It won't happen again. I'm confused, Ms. Morgan. You just got through testifying that you removed the children from Mr. Corinthos' home because you were worried that they would be harmed by Mr. Corinthos' violent life. How is it that you can now promote joint custody? Courtney: When I took the boys away, Carly was in the hospital and she was in no condition to take care of her children. Sonny stayed with her day and night, trying to help her get well, and he didn't have time to spend with the kids. So, yes, I -- I took care of them for a while. Look, Sonny is a good father. He's never put his children in danger. He -- I'm confident that he will always protect them with his life. Look, you -- you asked for my opinion, ok, and I truly believe what is best for the children is for them to be with both their parents. Alexis: I have no more questions for this witness. Sonny: All right, here's your chance to get Courtney to testify that Alcazar kidnapped her. He's dangerous. He's a monster. You do that, ok? Justus: No further questions, your honor. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: What the hell are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Well, I'm glad that your checkup shows that your blood pressure isn't any higher. Elizabeth: Well, it's relief. I'm just glad you know the truth. Ric: So what do you say we go grab some lunch before I have to go back to the office? Want to hit that new Italian place on main? Elizabeth: How can you act like everything's normal? Ric: Because I know it's all going to work out. I just need to put a few pieces together. Elizabeth: Ok. Ric: Want me to drive you home? Elizabeth: No, you go to work. I'll -- I'll be fine. Ric: Ok. Elizabeth: I'll see you later. Ric: Love you. Elizabeth: I love you, too. Ric: Take care. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Excuse me. I'm Ric Lansing. I'm the District Attorney. I saw you talking to one of my officers. Is there a problem? Nurse: No. The officer was just asking for some copies of some old patient forms. Ric: Which patient? Nurse: Zander smith. The officer wanted them for handwriting analysis. Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: No. [Emily giggles] Emily: You are such a bad influence on me. Nikolas: Oh, I try. Come on. Emily: You succeed. Now, I -- I lost all track of time and I completely forgot that I have class. Nikolas: Ok. Thank you so much. Emily: For what? Nikolas: For believing in me. Emily: You know, wanting Zander dead and acting on it are two completely different things. You're not a murderer, Nikolas. Nikolas: I know. But it's just -- it's your trust. It's your trust in me is -- that's what's seeing me through this. I don't care -- I don't care who thinks I'm guilty. Even if a jury convicts me and I go to jail -- Emily: Don't say that. Nikolas: It doesn't matter. Emily: Don't say that. We are going to fight this, and we're going to win. Nikolas: I'm not -- I'm not giving up. I just -- I want you to know that it just -- it means the world to me that you know I'm innocent. Emily: I have to run, ok? I'll be back as soon as I can. Nikolas: Ok. I'll be waiting. [Emily laughs] Nikolas: Bye. Emily: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Do you know you're trespassing on private property? Lorenzo: I've come to ask for your cooperation on a matter of mutual importance. Sam: Well, this must be about the custody hearing. Lorenzo: You want Sonny. I want Carly. If we work together, we can ensure a satisfactory outcome for everyone involved. Sam: What did you have in mind? Lorenzo: Just spend time with Sonny. Be with him. Let him know you're on his side. Shouldn't be too difficult. Sam: You want to hurt Sonny. I don't. And I don't want to ruin his chances to be with his kids. He's a good father. Family's important to him. Lorenzo: Well, that's a generous sentiment, but I doubt you want Sonny going back to Carly. Sam: I'll respect whatever Sonny decides. I'm sure as hell not going to go behind his back. Sonny and Carly, they have to work this out by themselves. I'm staying out of it. Lorenzo: Sonny's going to need your support. Sam: You just want me to hang all over Sonny so he looks bad and he loses the custody hearing. And what do you get? You get Carly and the kids. You can forget it. Get the hell off of my boat before I blow you off. Lorenzo: You just made a very poor decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge: Court is adjourned for a 30-minute recess. [Judge pounds gavel] Sonny: Why didn't you use Courtney's testimony to establish that Alcazar's a threat? Justus: Because she told the court what we needed. Sonny: Not even close! Justus: Courtney told the court you're a good father. Sonny: Right. Justus: If I had pushed any further, that would've cast a shadow on your positive image. Sonny: Courtney hates Alcazar. Why didn't you let her say so? Justus: Because Courtney would've come across as being biased. Courtney was Carly's witness. She told the court you're a good father. All we need is Jason to do the same and we're in good shape. Carly: How could you turn on me when I needed you most? Courtney: I said what I believe. Carly: No, we had an understanding -- you were going to support me. Courtney: Ok, Carly, I told you from the beginning that I thought that Michael and Morgan should be with both their parents. Now, if you missed that, you were only hearing what you wanted to hear. Now, I am sorry that you're upset. But if there is any justice at all, that judge will agree with me. You will have to share custody, and you guys will be forced to work things out. Carly: Oh, right, like you and Jason are working things out? Courtney: We are different. We don't have kids that need us. Now, you can call as many witnesses as you want, Carly, but nobody who loves those children will say anything different. Carly: You put her up to this, didn't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Hey. Did you find out anything about Zander's letter? Lucky: Yeah, I think somebody else might've written it. Emily: What? Who would want to forge a letter accusing Nikolas of murder? Lucky: The real killer. I got Zander's hospital forms and had an expert compare the handwriting. Emily: And? Lucky: It's definitely close, but he couldn't make a positive match. It's possible that Zander could be under duress when he had written the letter or it could be forgery. Emily: I'm afraid the letter's real, Lucky. Lucky: Why? Emily: It's what Zander would do. He knew Nikolas hated him, he was afraid Nikolas was going to kill him, and he wanted to say goodbye. [SCENE_BREAK] Zander's voice: "Nikolas -- I'm sure you know by now that I'll never stop loving Emily. I've made plans to run away with her to Canada tonight. If you're reading this, it means I've succeeded. Emily is mine again and you'll never find us." [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: All right, who's there? I know you're following me. I've been hearing you for blocks. Michael: We have to talk. Lorenzo: Michael, what are you doing out here alone? Michael: Don't tell me what to do. Lorenzo: Ok, I'm listening. Michael: Why won't you let my mom go back to my dad? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I did not put Courtney up to anything. She said what she believed. Carly: You knew she was going to ask for joint custody and you encouraged her because you know you can't get up on the stand and do it yourself. Jason: Carly, don't do this right now. Carly: Do what? Jason: You're working yourself up blaming the wrong people. Carly: They are my kids, Jason, and they belong with me! Jason: They belong with you and Sonny. Carly: Jason, I am desperate. And if you don't get up there and tell the court that Michael and Morgan belong with me, I am going to be forced to testify to Sonny's unstable behavior. Do not make me do that to Sonny. Don't make me do it to my children. Hurting Sonny will only hurt them, and you know that. Just tell the court that the kids belong with me. Walker: The court is called to order. Judge: Ms. Davis, call your next witness, please. Alexis: I'd like to call Jason Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Visiting the scene of the crime? Faith: I'm just here to extend my thanks that you covered for me with Jason. Courtney: Well, consider it a show of cooperation. Faith: Oh, I do. I do. In fact, this is going to be a very lucrative relationship, buttercup. See, I get to run my shipments through your territory whenever and wherever I want, and you don't ask any questions. Oh, and you keep your mouth shut with Sonny, Jason, and the cops, and play along the way you did today and we're all going to be so happy. Courtney: And if I don't? Faith: Well, see, that would be a problem because then I would have to hurt you, and then Sonny would retaliate against me, and, oops, that would blow his shot at custody of the brats. Courtney: You know what? [Faith screams] Courtney: Don't call my nephews "brats"! And don't even mention them again, ok? Faith: Sorry. My mistake. [Gunshot] [NEXT_ON] Ric: You need to hand it over now. Felicia: Focus on getting better for the girls and for me. Sage: You really do want Georgie back. Dillon: I'm still in love with her. Lorenzo: Who's the one who yells at your mom and makes her cry? Justus: Do you think Michael and Morgan should remain in the custody of Sonny Corinthos?

Ric theorizes that someone else could have come in after that, so he wants Elizabeth not to confess yet officially, to protect her and the baby

Hope: Seeing Jack is enough to make a person believe in miracles. I'm so happy Jennifer has her family together again. After everything they've been through, they deserve a little privacy. Patrick: Yeah, well, I just hope Jack gets over the idea of me hitting on his wife. I don't, uh, need him hitting me again. Hope: Sorry about that. Just give him a little time, he'll realize he's wrong about you. Patrick: You know, Jennifer never stopped loving him, that's for sure. She somehow knew he was coming back to her. So did Abby. Hope: Faith is a wonderful thing. I wish I had more of it. Patrick: You're talking about Billie and Bo. Hope: I just -- I'm getting a really bad feeling here. Who knows what they're up against this time? Patrick: Hope, you can't blame them for looking for their daughter, especially after they got the sweater with the bloodstain and the lab verified it's Georgia's blood. Hope: Patrick, I understand their need to find their daughter, okay? All I'm saying is why couldn't Bo just tell me where they went and what the lead is they're following? What if they have walked into another trap? [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: Oh, God. Oh, God, the doors are closing. [Whirring] Billie: Oh, come on, Bo. Open your eyes! Open your eyes! [Doors close] Billie: Oh, we're trapped. We're trapped. Oh, you were right. Why didn't I listen to you? Oh, God. You warned me. Bo: Billie. Billie: Aah! Bo: Billie. Billie! Here we go. Billie: Wake up, Bo. Come on, I need you. I need you. Oh. Oh, God. Come on, come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-d: Any idea where we're at? Rex: No, only that we're in hostile territory. Shawn-d: How long has Brady been gone? Lucas: About 20 minutes. Shawn-d: I hope he knows what he's doing. Rex: Look, we need some up-to-date Intel on Philip. All we know is that they're holding him in this general area. [Footsteps crunching] Brady: Guys, it's just me. It's just me. Shawn-d: What do you got? Lucas: Give him a chance to catch his breath. Brady: Here it is. I got a lead. But time is running out, guys. Shawn-d: What do you mean? Brady: We have to move fast and find Philip tonight or he's gonna die. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Your voice -- you're an American. Are you sure you're not with the military, or maybe the I.S.A.? Sami: [Thinking] How can I tell you I'm Sami Brady? When your mother ruined my wedding to Lucas, all I wanted was to get revenge on my enemies. So how the hell did I wind up here waiting to be executed with Lucas's brother? Man: That's your disguise, and you'll have all the firepower you'll need. Sami: Are you saying what I think you're saying? This is crazy. Man: You must go immediately. Find Philip and follow the enclosed instructions to the letter. Sami: No way. This is too dangerous. Man: You have no choice, Sami. This is the price you pay to get your revenge. Sami: This can't be happening. I can't die. Philip: Who are you? Look, man, we have to work together, or it's all over, okay? Now just tell -- tell me the truth. What the hell are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Wow. Let me get this straight. You two are engaged. John: We had no idea. Look, you gotta understand, we both -- we believed that the two of you were gone. Kate: Roman, we had no idea that you were being held by Tony DiMera. We didn't -- we thought he was dead. John: Losing you the way I lost you, Doc, I just didn't wanna go on living anymore. Kate: We were both devastated. And sharing that terrible grief is what brought us together. Roman: Well, obviously, the two of you got real close while Doc and I were gone. Roman: So, does that mean you wanna stay together now that we're back? [SCENE_BREAK] Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Our Lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Roman, you and Marlena are back. That changes everything. John: You know, everybody needs to understand something. Mentally, Kate and I -- we were -- we were grieving. We were really trying just to pick the pieces up. And physically, I was so busted up when I left that island that I wouldn't have made it without Kate. Marlena: Then, Kate, I'm -- I'm very grateful to you. Kate: And you would have done the same thing for Roman if the situation was reversed. Marlena: Well, you know, it is -- it is natural that you two would turn to each other. You thought we were dead. John, I-I had -- I had told you that if anything happened to me that you should move on with your life. John: Hey, hey. You're alive. You don't know how hard I prayed for this moment. Kate: You have to understand, please... believe it or not, John just proposed to me tonight. Roman: Well, there's one thing you can always say about doc and me -- we've always had perfect timing. Kate: I just -- it's hard for me to believe you survived, and that you're home. Roman: All right, listen, you and John are in shock right now. And I guess, probably, that Marlena and I are, too. But I do believe that everything will work out. Okay? [Thunder crashes] Roman: Well, speak of timing. Kate: You must be exhausted, huh? Roman: I am. I am, actually. I'm feeling that jet lag. John: Let's go home. Come on. Kate: John, don't forget your cane. You've been on your feet a long time. You don't wanna overdo it. John: Thanks. Marlena: You know, the last time I saw you -- the last time I saw you, you were on the raft. That wave hit, you -- you couldn't even use your legs. John: That's why you strapped me to the raft before you disappeared -- the most horrible moment in my life. Marlena: You are making an amazing recovery. John: Yeah, well, I'm coming along. Marlena: That must have been hard. It must have been so painful for you. John: Yeah, a little. Kate: He was in terrible pain. John: Oh, I'm handling it. Sami: Look what I have for you. John: So you're a drug pusher. Sami: And you're a drug user. I'd say that works out perfectly. John: I just can't get over this. My wife, safe and sound and in my arms again, and I've never seen a more beautiful sight in my life. Come on. Let's go home. Roman: Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Thinking] Mom, dad, if you can hear me up in heaven right now, this would be a great time to help! [Aloud] Wait a second. Help could already be on the way, from Brady. Philip: Brady? You're not talking about Brady Black, are you? Sami: As a matter of fact, I am. Philip: Who the hell are you? Brady Black is my nephew. How do you know him? Sami: Everybody knows Brady. He's the macho man, the hero wannabe -- just like daddy dearest. But since John's no help to anyone right now, I'm guessing he's probably got your half-brother Rex involved. Maybe even Shawn Brady, too. Philip: Rex? Shawn? How do you know these people? Sami: Let's just say I'm someone who made a deal with the devil and got in way over her head. Philip: "Her" head? What the hell are you talking about? Are you telling me you're a woman? Brady: All right, guys, here's what I scoped out. Any hostages below this line right here may only have a few hours left, give or take. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-d: A few hours? Lucas: Wait a minute, how do you know that? Brady: Well, the rebel command center was destroyed. So what few rebels were left are on the run, or at least they might be very soon. Rex: Traveling with hostages will only slow them down. Brady: You got it. They're gonna wanna save their own skins. Hostages are expendable. Shawn-d: We can't lose any time in finding Philip. Do we have any idea where they're holding him? Brady: I have no idea, but I think I found somebody who might be able to help us. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: You talked to the police? Hope: Yeah, yeah. They'll look for Bo's car and call as soon as they find it. I am just so sure that Bo and Billie have walked into another trap. She just never learns. Patrick: Come on, Hope. She's scared to death her kid's in trouble. Hope: Yeah, well, now all three of them are in trouble because wherever Billie goes, Bo follows. She just so takes him for granted. I mean, what -- I don't know what she'd do if he wasn't there. But then, come to think of it, she doesn't need to worry about that, does she? Because he is always there. You can't blame me for wondering if this is the way it's always going to be -- Bo always choosing Billie over me, choosing his daughter over Shawn and Zack. Patrick: With all due respect, Hope, your sons' lives aren't in danger tonight. Bo obviously thought his daughter's was. Hope: It's more than that. Patrick: Tell me what you're thinking. Hope: As much as Bo denies it, he still has a place in his heart for Billie. Patrick: Because they used to be married. Hope: And whenever she's in danger, Bo feels the need to rescue her. That's pretty much what their whole relationship was about in the first place. Look, I know... I know that Bo loves me. But I also know that he loves being her knight in shining armor. Patrick: I think you're making this an issue between you and Billie. But I gotta tell you, I think it's about finding their daughter. And as Georgia's parents, they are going to always have that connection, and you know that. Hope: Ever since Bo and Billie found out that Georgia was alive, everything's changed. Patrick: If Bo didn't care about finding his daughter, he wouldn't be the man he is. You know I am not your husband's biggest fan, but I admire him for his determination to find Georgia. Hope: So do I. Patrick: But... Hope: It's just that Bo is caught in the middle between Billie and me. And he keeps choosing her. Patrick: And that hurts? Hope: Oh, yeah. It hurts a lot. It scares the hell outta me. What if he never comes home this time? Patrick: Can I ask you something and you'll tell me the truth? Hope: Yeah, shoot. Patrick: Do you wish that Georgia never came into the picture? Hope: Patrick. Patrick: Look, your first reaction when you heard about the bloodstained sweater, did just a part of you hope that that meant Georgia was dead? [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: [Gasps] Come on, please. Oh, please, breathe. Bo: Oh. [Coughs] Billie: [Sighs] Oh, thank God. Thank God. Bo: Oh, oh, oh. I'm okay. Billie: Okay. Bo: I'm okay. Billie: Are you sure? Bo: No. What happened? Ow. Billie: You were trying to get me out of this damn pit when you fell in yourself. You hit your head pretty hard. Bo: Yeah. Billie: Oh, God. We got to get out of here, Bo. Bo: Mm-hmm. Got any suggestions? Billie: I was hoping you'd have one. Bo: Uh, phones. Billie: Phones. Bo: Mine still works, but there's no signal. Billie: Damn. The walls must be too thick. Bo: Yeah. Billie: What do we do now? Bo: Try not to panic. I got a feeling we're going to be here for a while. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-d: So who is this guy, and how does he know where Philip is? Brady: Dan. Here, buddy. Come here. Dan, these are my buddies. This is Shawn, Rex, Lucas. Dan: Dan Matthews. Wow, it's good seeing some fellow Americans. Lucas: Hey, what are you doing out here? Dan: At the moment, trying to save my neck. Brady: Come here. Dan is -- was -- a civilian contractor. He was forced to evacuate when the rebels took over the area. Dan: Yeah, the evacuation order came too late. While we were packing, they overran the compound and took hostages. Lucas: Wait a minute. How'd you escape? Dan: Dumb luck. When I was packing up, my suitcase handle broke. I left our compound to get some rope to hold it together, and when I came back, I saw them being led off at gunpoint. Since then, I've been tracking them. Rex: Wait, so you know where the hostages are? Dan: Yeah. I was actually hoping I could reach the marines and give them this. This is the bunker they're using as their temporary headquarters. It's hidden behind a little rise about a mile west of here. Brady: And you're sure that's where your buddies are. Dan: Yeah, positive. I saw them. Brady: Well, I'm guessing that they're going to keep the hostages together. I'm betting that's where Philip is. Shawn-d: Well, let's get a move on. We leave while it's still dark, we can take his captors by surprise. Brady: Wait, Shawn, Shawn, wait a second. We just can't go busting in there without a plan of action. Philip could get killed, and so could we. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Thinking] I can't let Philip know I'm a woman, never mind that I'm Sami Brady. If we ever get out of here, he'll run and tell mommie dearest. I'll never get my revenge on Kate, and all this misery will be for nothing. Philip: You look like a guy to me. What the hell is going on here, man? Sami: Trust me, you don't want to know. Philip: Hey, wait a -- wait a second. I just figured it out. I know what you're doing here, and I know who you are. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So how's the old place look to you? Marlena: Oh. It looks like heaven to me. [Gasps] John, you're in pain. Marlena: John, are you all right? John: I'm doing okay. Marlena: Come -- come sit. John: All right. Marlena: I want to get a look at your medical records and what they're doing for therapy and -- John: Hey, hey, just let me enjoy having my wife home first. It's the best medicine for me right now. Marlena: Well, see how you feel after I start to order you around again. John: Mm, go for it. I'm feeling better already. Marlena: Oh. Oh. Mm. John: Hey. You seem sad. You crying? Come on, hey. Marlena: No, no. No. Happy tears. Marlena: You have no idea how often I dreamed about being home with you... the family. This is -- it isn't even real to me. John: Aah, it's real. You're home where you belong, Doc. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Hey, gorgeous. Come here. Kate: It feels good to be in your arms again. Roman: It feels damn good. We weren't even able to spend our wedding night together. Kate: No. We missed so much, didn't we? And now we have time to make up for it, now that you're home and Cassie's home. Roman: Yeah. Maybe now our two families can finally have a chance to bond together. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: I want to see my children. John: I can fix that. Get the whole family together and have a big welcome home party. Marlena: Oh. I'd love that. John: Right after you and I have a little private celebration first. Marlena: Oh. Oh. John: Aah! Marlena: Oh, oh, oh, John! Oh, darling, darling. Honey, here. Kate: Careful. You don't want to strain yourself. Roman, Roman... John has a special pillow. It's up on our bed. Could you -- could you go upstairs and get it for him, please? Roman: Sure. Kate: Are you okay? Where is it? John: The same -- the same as always. Kate: Oh, God. Are you going to be all right? You're going to be all right. Just breathe. Breathe. Roman: Kate... don't tell me I lost another woman to John. Marlena: All right, is that it? Is that it? John: No, no, no, no. No, no, lower, lower, lower and deeper. Kate: If you don't mind, I've done this before. Marlena: If you can help him, please help him. John: Ah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Got it, got it, got it. Thank you. Yeah, yeah, yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Okay. Billie: Okay. Bo: All right. Uh, you know what? Maybe if you climbed on my shoulders, you can reach that trap door. Billie: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Are you sure? You still seem a little shaky. Bo: Aah, I'm okay. Uh, besides, I don't believe we have many options. Just climb right up, all right? Billie: Okay. Bo: You ready? Billie: All right. 1, 2, 3. Bo: Oh. Billie: [Grunts] Can't reach it. Bo: You know what? Maybe you better come down. Billie: Ugh. Okay, sit down, sit down. Bo: No, no, I'm okay. Billie: No, come on. You look like you're about to pass out. Just sit down, please. Bo: I am going to sit down. Billie: Oh, God. I am... I'm so sorry, Bo. I did it again, didn't I? Bo: Oh. Billie: I led us right into another DiMera trick. Whoever sent us that sweater knew that the minute I found out that was Georgia's blood on it, I'd freak out. I didn't disappoint them, did I? Bo: Aah, it's my fault, too. Broke the one cardinal rule I drum into every rookie's head. Both: Never go down a blind alley without backup. Billie: You've got to understand me, Bo -- I am so afraid of what they might be doing to Georgia that I fall for every cruel trick they play on us. You heard the lab technician. He said that the blood on that sweater wasn't that old. I'm so -- Georgia could be lying somewhere bleeding to death, and there is not a damn thing we can do about it. Bo: Well, I don't know if this is going to make you feel any better, but I don't believe Georgia's in half the danger you and I are in. I don't know how the hell we're going to get up there to those trap doors. Billie: We may never get out of here alive. Ah, but that's probably for the best, because the minute Hope finds out about this, she's going to go ballistic. And I can't say I blame her. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Shawn, you listen to me. Busting into a heavily armed bunker would be suicide. Rex: For us and for Philip. Dan: You're right. The perimeter of the bunker's wired with explosives. Lucas: We got to work this out, put our heads together. Brady: The last thing we want to do, guys, is panic. Shawn-d: Yes, I hear you, but you yourself said if we don't hurry up, Philip could be dead by the time we get there. (Gentle acoustic guitar music) [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: I'm so damn thirsty. But I got you figured out, man. You're undercover, right? For the -- for the corps, the I.S.A. and you're here, you're talking in code, but I-I can't understand it 'cause I'm so out of it. I'm -- my head is killing me, man. I've had no food and... no water. Sami: They must be trying to starve you to death. Philip: Yeah. I think they're doing a real bang-up job. So tell me, wh-wh-wh-- what's the plan here? Sami: The plan? Philip: Yeah, yeah, the es-- the escape plan. What's the plan? Sami: Uh... I hate to disappoint you, soldier, but... I don't have a plan. I'm not who you think I am. [Thinking] Look, Sami Brady only cares about saving her own butt. No offense, Phil, but if Kate loses her son, it serves her right. Philip: You and me, we -- you and me, we got to work together. I know what we have to do. I know how -- I know how to get out of here. The first thing... the first thing we got to do is... [Mumbling] [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Wow. Thank you, you sexy woman. Kate: Ha ha ha. Roman: All right. For you. Kate: For me? What -- it's not my birthday. What's this for? Roman: It is for you being you. Now go ahead -- open that. Kate: Ha ha ha ha. I like that. Roman: Ha ha ha ha. Kate: Oh. Oh, Roman, oh, my God. Oh, it's beautiful. It's beautiful. How did you know? Roman: How did I know that you would like that? Come on. I have gotten to know you pretty well, Katie. Kate: You certainly have, because it's exactly what I would buy for myself. Roman: So I did good? Kate: You... you did great. Ha ha. Roman: You know what? You're absolutely going to blow my mind the first night you wear that. Kate: Ah. I think that's a hint. Should I, um... model it for you? Roman: No. No, don't do that. Kate: No? Roman: I want you to save it for our honeymoon. Kate: Oh, baby. Roman: That is, if you can wait till our wedding night to wear it. Kate: Roman, I love you. I love you, and I can't wait to marry you. Ha ha ha. Roman: Yeah. Roman: Well, John... looks like you got to see her in this first. John: Oh. Thanks for helping me out again. Roman: Here you go. Kate: Thanks. That's good. Careful, careful, careful. John: Yep, yep, yep. Kate: Are you okay? John: Yep. Kate: Just -- all right... there you go. Wait a minute. Let me put this... John: Yeah, thanks. Kate: How's that? John: Very good. That's good. Kate: Okay. Marlena: Your wife seems to have a magic touch, and she's made herself very much at home here. Roman: Well, I tell you what, the two of them have definitely set up housekeeping. Marlena: My concern right now is John's healing. He doesn't show it, but I can tell he's in a lot of pain. John: D-do you think maybe you can get me something to drink? Kate: Sure, no problem. John: Thanks. Marlena: Kate, I can handle getting my husband a glass of water. Kate: Kay. Marlena: Here, sweetie. How about an aspirin? Would that help? John: No, no, no, no. I'm -- I'm fine, really. Thanks. Roman: Um, Kate... I noticed your luggage was upstairs. Why don't you go pack up, and, uh, we'll get out of here and give them some privacy? Kate: Roman -- Roman: Katie, look, I mean, they certainly don't need us around here, and to be honest with you, I'm real anxious to see my own place. Kate: [Sighs] I hate to -- I hate to tell you this, but, um... I sold your house. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Hey! Any idea you have about getting us out of this place, I'm all ears. Philip! Hey, what's going on? [Sighs] He must have passed out. Philip, don't die on me now. At least not until you tell me how to get out of this place. Great. What am I going to do now? Man: Whoever that strange man may be, he infiltrated our operation far too easily. Man #2: I say we put them both out of their misery. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Hey, guys, let's go over this plan one more time, all right? All right, two of us will create a diversion, draw the guards out, while the other two slip inside the bunker. Rex: Where hopefully we'll find Philip. Brady: Exactly. Dan, look, there's an airstrip about 2 miles north from here. I want you to go to it. If we're not back with Philip by 2200 hours, I want you to instruct the pilot to fly you to the marine base. If we do make it out safely, I will radio the pilot and have him come back for us. Dan: You sure you don't want me to come with you? I mean, I'd like to get my co-workers out, too. Brady: There's a better chance of that happening if you just get to the marines. Dan: All right, gotcha. Oh, you'll need this map, too. And be sure to avoid the areas I showed you. Brady: Thanks. Good luck to you. Dan: To you guys, too. Lucas: Thanks, Dan. Brady: You guys all set? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: We'll get out of here. First thing I'm going to do is find out who's messing with us. Ahem. Billie: I just hope they're not doing something even worse to Georgia. Bo: No. Whoever's doing this is out to hurt us, not Georgia. Billie: I hope you're right, because the thought of our daughter being subjected to something like this is -- [Hissing] Billie: What's that noise? Bo: It's a hissing. Oh, man. I hope it's not snakes again. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: They still haven't found Bo's car. I'm going to try his cell. It's not working. Patrick: Maybe he doesn't have it on. Hope: Or maybe the battery's dead. Or if you're right, and he's turned it off -- how is anyone supposed to get a hold of him? You know what? I have an idea. Patrick: What -- who are you calling now? Hope: The only person who might know where he went. [SCENE_BREAK] [Hissing] Bo: [Coughs] Billie: Uh-oh. Bo: What? Billie: I smell gas. Bo: Oh, man. It's coming from up there. Oh, nice. Someone's trying to asphyxiate us. Billie: Oh. Bo: Great. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Thank God you finally realized I'm on your side. So you're letting me go, right? Man: The only way you're getting out of here is in a body bag. Sami: No! Please don't kill me! Man: No? Watch us. Philip: Leave him alone. Man #2: I thought you'd have learned by now to keep your mouth shut. Sami: [Thinking] I'm too young to die. I'm an innocent woman. You can't execute me. I'm not here to rescue Philip. Don't you understand? I hate his mother. I wouldn't do anything to try to save that guy. You have to believe me. Please don't shoot me. [Aloud] No. Please don't shoot me. Please. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Stay here. All right, guys, look -- as we discussed, you're decoys 1 and 2. You're going to head around back, draw the guards out. Shawn and I are going to head inside. Lucas: Wait a minute. What if you run into rebels inside the bunker? There's no guarantee they'll all come out at the same time. Brady: Then we shoot. Silencers in place. Rex: We'll have to do whatever's necessary. Lucas: Come on, let's go, Rex. [Silenced gunfire] Shawn-d: Damn it. I hope it's not too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: You did what? Kate: I'm sorry. Roman: My God -- sold my house? I don't believe it. Kate, I was looking forward to getting back and seeing my house. Kate: Roman, I felt that I needed to move on with my life. Roman: Didn't take long, did it, Kate? Move on with your life, move in with John. All right, I'll tell you what, Kate -- since you're so quick with decision, here's one for you. Who's going to stay in the penthouse tonight -- you or Marlena? Roman: Well, you know what? We got news for you, too. Cards on the table, Doc? [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: What do we do now? Bo: Try to figure a way to get the hell out of this place. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: I wish I didn't have to be the one tell you this, but Shawn went off to rescue Philip. Hope: What? Belle: Shawn is in a war zone and I am scared to death. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-d: Yeah, I'm going in after Philip now.

Roman first asks Kate if she still wants to be with John while at the airport and Kate insists that now knowing that Roman and Marlena are alive changes everything

Felicia: This is so much nicer than the E.R. Maxie: Nicer would be home. I hate lying around the hospital. Felicia: I know. But we have to let the medicine work. Maxie: I know. It's just the waiting, you know? Felicia: We got through this before. We can get through this again. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: You blew it, Carly. All of your scheming was for nothing. I am still going to marry Jax on Friday, and guess who's uninvited? Carly: This is so wrong! Courtney: Carly, if you can't wish me happiness, I don't want you anywhere near me or my wedding! Rachel: Well, you can't blame a girl for trying. Jax: You want to bet? Courtney: Guess we're going to have to prove Carly wrong. Jax: Well, that would be a big mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Sam -- Sam: Jason, I feel great. I know Dr. Meadows is just wrong. I feel really good. I have actually never felt better. You've seen it. I've been exercising. I've been working out. I have been doing everything that I'm supposed to be doing. I'm not going to just sit here -- Jason: Ok, ok -- Sam: Damn it! No, I've got it! Jason: No, no, no -- Sam: Please, Jason, I've got -- Jason: It's ok. It's -- it's ok. Sam: Oh, God. Jason, I don't -- I don't want to wait a year to get pregnant. I don't care -- I don't care about the risks. I really don't. Jason: I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: There's nothing between me and Ric. Sonny: Except me. You both chose to work in law enforcement. You were given an opportunity to take me down and, you know, when you chose to save me instead, it cost you. Reese: I made a choice. Sonny: Ric lost his job to Durant, and you could lose your badge. You got to ask yourself -- was it worth it? Reese: I can't speak for Ric, but I can tell you that I don't regret anything that happened. [Captioned by the national captioning institute] [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: When I was really little, I used to wish that I could have a heart transplant. How crazy is that? I wanted everybody to fuss over me like they did with Maxie. I had no idea what everything meant. All I knew is that Maxie had B.J.'s heart, that it was some kind of miracle. B.J. was an angel protecting my sister. Dillon, how does an angel's heart just stop working? [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: It's not a good idea to marry someone to punish your friends and family. Courtney: Jax, that's not what I'm doing. Jax: So I think before we jump into anything, I think we just -- have a little reality check. Courtney: Ok. This coming from the man who said he would move mountains to marry me. Jax: And I will. I just want to make sure that when we walk down the aisle, our eyes are wide open. Courtney: Jax, yours is the last face I want to see before I go to sleep and the first when I wake up. I mean, I never thought that I would be able to love like this again. And, yeah, I'm furious at Carly. I'm disappointed. But none of that has anything to do with us getting married. Jax: What about when you get that hysterical phone call in the middle of the night for the umpteenth time? Courtney: If it's about the children, I will do what needs to be done. But for the rest of them -- look, I love my family, Jax. And they love me in their way. But they don't put me first. You will. You do. So from now on, we are each other's priority. The rest of them can take a number. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You were so weak when you lost the baby. All I wanted was for you to wake up, even though I knew it would break your heart. Sam: You got me through that. Jason: Look, if -- if we need to wait one year, if that's going to make a big difference, then that's what we have to -- Sam: What if it doesn't, Jason? What if it doesn't, seriously? What if in a year, Dr. Meadows says it's going to be two years or three years? What if I never meet Dr. Meadows', like, perfect, risk-free pregnancy? I want us to have a baby. I want our -- Carly: Jason, I just had the most hideous fight with Courtney. Sam: Do you ever call first? Carly: It's important. I need you. Jason: Carly, not now. You need to leave, ok? Carly: It can't wait. Jason: Carly! Sam: You know what? You know what? Jason: This -- this -- Sam: Jason, no, no, forget it. I am not going to wait to be dismissed. I have had it. I have had it. Thank you. [Door slams] Carly: Please, do us all a favor and don't go chasing after that. Jason: I'm not going anywhere. You're out of control, and I'm getting a little tired of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I know that a lot of what you do, you know, and what you did is for my son, ok -- Michael. The chances you took, the risks, the whole thing. But, you know, it goes beyond helping a little boy. You put yourself on the line for me. Why? Reese: I don't know. I never met anybody like you. You know, I'm never quite sure when you're really telling the whole truth. I don't know. I mean, you're extraordinarily loyal. Sonny: So was my mongrel dog. Reese: But your loyalty -- it's just -- it goes down to the depths of your being, Sonny. It's almost like you don't know any other way to be. Sonny: I'm not sure I'm flattered. Reese: And you're also infuriating. Sonny: Oh, now we're getting to the heart of it, right? Reese: You feel everything so strongly -- Sonny: Mm-hmm. Reese: Love and hate, and it blinds you. And you know what you know, and you just know it so well, but you can be so wrong! Sonny: Well, only sometimes. Reese: All right, it's your turn. Why do you keep coming back for more? Sonny: It's my turn? Reese: Mm-hmm. Sonny: All right. Well, I mean, look at you. How can I not? [Sonny laughs] Reese: Come on, Sonny. You can have every beautiful woman that you want. Sonny: Right. Reese: Ok, you know, but I don't believe you're that shallow. Sonny: That's another point for me. All right. You're smart. It's always interesting. You use a weapon better than I've ever seen any woman. You know, you have no fear. I mean, the fact that you could tell me that you think I'm wrong takes a lot of guts. Reese: No, not really because I'm usually right. Sonny: Oh, really? Stubborn. Ah. And there has been a few times when, you know, we haven't been in the middle of a, you know, crisis that, you know, we've actually enjoyed each other. Reese: Had a good time. Sonny: Yeah, we had a good time. Oh, wait, one more thing -- Reese: What? Sonny: I almost forgot. Did I tell you, you have a beautiful smile? Reese: So do you. Michael: Stop it! [SCENE_BREAK] Felicia: Monica ordered more tests. Bobbie: Oh. How's Maxie feeling? Felicia: She's resting comfortably. "Resting comfortably" -- that sounds really silly, doesn't it? Sounds like something you do at the end of the day on the beach. Doesn't really describe a young girl when her heart's all -- Bobbie: Oh, honey. This is -- this is a nightmare. Felicia: I feel like I'm in a time warp, and Maxie's 6 years old and she's hanging on to her life, and all of the time in between is just wishes that I made, you know? Bobbie: Those years were very real, and you were blessed to have every single one of them. Felicia: Sorry. Bobbie: It's a good heart, and Maxie's a strong, beautiful young woman. And she's going to beat this thing. Our girls are not going to let us down. Felicia: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hey, buddy. You're supposed to be asleep. Michael: Why are you kissing her? Sonny: Because we're friends. We like each other. Michael: You shouldn't be kissing her. Reese: I really should go. I'm sorry that you're upset, Michael. Sonny: All right, I'm sorry. Reese: No, no, no. Sonny: No, no, I mean -- ok, say bye to Reese. Michael: Bye. Sonny: Say bye to -- say bye in a nice way, please. Michael: Bye, Agent Marshall. Reese: Bye, Michael. Sonny: You don't like that we kissed? Michael: No. Sonny: Is it because of your mom? You think I'm going to get back with your mom? Is that it? I'm sorry, but I tell -- it's not going to happen, buddy. Michael: You guys have been seeing a lot of each other. Sonny: Yes. You and Morgan -- we're your parents. We love you to death, ok? But we -- your mom -- we got divorced. That means we are free to see other people. One of those other persons for me is Reese. Michael: Mom still loves you. I know she does. Don't you still love her? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: That's why you were lying to me at the hotel? That's why? You wanted Jax to think I was sleeping with Courtney? That's stupid, Carly. Carly: She wants to marry him on Friday. He'll never make her happy! Jason: It's not your decision! Carly: God. And you and Sam? It's so wrong! It's so wrong! If I don't save you, who will? Jason: You know what? This is not about me or Courtney being unhappy. This is about you. Carly: Don't be ridiculous. Jason: You found Sonny and Reese together, and you can't deal with it, so now you're going to ruin everyone else's life. Carly: Ok, that tramp you live with slept with my husband and got herself pregnant. You're her backup, Jason, but somehow she's got you dazzled blind. You -- you deserve better. Jason: Sam makes me happy, and I'm not going to let you drive her away. Carly: She's not worth fighting over. Jason: I'm warning you, Carly! Do not make me choose between you and Sam. You're not going to like the answer. Carly: You don't mean that. Fine. I was never here. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I'm not contagious, you know. Diego: Huh. I don't want to bother you if you were sleeping. Maxie: No, I just close my eyes in case my parents come by to think I'm resting. It makes them feel better. Diego: Are you always that considerate? Maxie: Are you kidding? I do it for me. Otherwise, they'd be hovering all over me. Kind of drives me nuts. Diego: Hmm. You look better. Maxie: Yeah, I guess passing out kind of ruins the party mood. I'm so sorry. Diego: No, look, I -- I'm the one who should be sorry, Maxie. Look, I had a fight with Brook Lynn, and I shouldn't have put you in the middle of it, and I'm sorry. Maxie: If you're sorry for hurting Brook Lynn, then that's fine. I get that. But if you think my collapsing is your fault, you need to get over it because it wasn't. Diego: Yeah, but, I should've been more careful. Maxie: That's why I don't tell people about the heart transplant. Because they think I might break. I've had plastic surgery to get rid of the scar. Look. Diego: Oh, I don't see anything. Maxie: The point is that I don't want people to think that I'm some delicate flower. I want them to treat me like I'm an ordinary person. Diego: Well, that's not possible. Maxie: Why? Because I'm lying in a hospital bed? Diego: No. Because -- because there's nothing ordinary about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: When I first decided that I wanted you -- Courtney: It was because you couldn't have me. Jax: Well, besides that. I thought, "Here's a woman that I could love." And then I thought, "Am I ready to go there again?" So I weighed my choices -- take a chance, fall in love, find happiness, or run for the nearest exit because I'd mucked it up so many times in the past, then spend the rest of my life wondering. Courtney: Hmm, well, thank you for not running. Jax: Yeah. Courtney: You know what's also important is how you define happiness. Jax: How do I define happiness? Well, it's easy. You, me, a couple of kids -- a boy, then a girl, preferably but, you know, it doesn't really matter. And a primary residence in Port Charles. And we can have a house in London or Paris, you choose. A house by the ocean, somewhere warm, maybe Tahiti or the Barrier Reef, so that mum can see the babies. Courtney: Yeah, if she ever forgives you for marrying me. Jax: Trust me, turning my mom into a grandma will do the trick. Courtney: Jax, you know I probably can't have children. Jax: Of course you will -- one way or the other. When we decide that we're ready, we'll consult a fertility specialist. And if it turns out that we can't have a biological child, then there are other options. Courtney: You're honestly ok with that? Jax: I will love our children however they come to us. Does that work for you? [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Thanks for meeting me. Ric: Yeah. What's going on? Please don't tell me that Sonny knows. Reese: Not yet. I'm thinking about being honest with Sonny. Ric: Oh, Reese. We agreed that it would be best for everybody concerned if we were to keep our night together a secret. Reese: I know that. You know, that was then. If you have a change of heart, I want to be the one to tell Sonny that we slept together. I don't want him finding out from anybody else. Ric: I'm not going to have a change of heart. Really, you know -- John: Wow. Isn't this cozy? When did you two get so close? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Hey. Carly didn't show up here? Sonny: Nope. Jason: Heads up -- she's out of control. Sonny: What else is new? Jason: No, no, this -- this is for real this time, Sonny. Carly had this crazy plan that she wanted to break me and Sam up and Jax and Courtney. Sonny: Oh, leave me out of this, Jason. Jason: No, no, I'm not leaving you out of this. This is all about you. Carly is still in love with you. She can't deal with what's going on with you and Reese. Sonny: Carly -- she's all over Alcazar. She has no reason to melt down because I'm with Reese. Jason: Forget Alcazar. Sonny: Ah -- Jason: Did you hear what I said? She loves you. Sonny: That's what Michael just said to me. Jason: Ok. Well, if you don't find a way to fix it, Carly's going to wreck herself and everyone else. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Soda water, please. Coleman: Soda water. Carly: Drowning your sorrows or looking for your next mark? Sam: Oh, please, just back off, will you? Carly: See that pool table? That's where I first met Jason, right here at Jake's. He beat the pants off me -- literally. We went upstairs and had crazy sex all night. He ever tell you about that? Sam: Gee, he didn't -- he didn't -- Carly: Hmm? Sam: Beg you to be his forever? He didn't just, like, drop everything and do that? Surprising. Wow. Carly: You need a little incentive. How does 5 million sound? Sam: 5 million what, Carly? Wishes? Stars? Ways to get rid of you? Yeah, that sounds great. Carly: Yeah, that's funny. Dollars. Slick as you are, I bet you haven't turned that big a profit. Sam: Sorry. No. Jason and I are in love. Carly: Did he ever tell you about his first love? An angel named Robin. She was so close to perfect, she blinded you with her halo. Jason loved her to distraction. Did I mention that she moved to Paris? Oops, I wonder how that happened. Sam: Do you honestly get pleasure out of breaking his heart? Carly: No. But he realized that I was right. And eventually, he's going to realize I'm right about you, too. I'm about to run your skanky butt out of town, so you can either take the money -- Coleman: Come on, girls! Let it go, already -- Sam: Get off! Coleman: Oh. Whoa, ok, that's it! That's it, girls! Carly, knock -- Carly: What? Coleman: Hey, hey, hey! You made your point. Knock it off. Sam: Put it on my tab. Carly: Come on! Coleman: Hey, Logan! Come on, hey -- Logan! Man. Come on, man, this is all we need's a mother in a wet t-shirt. Sam: Get off! Coleman: Hey, break it up! Come on, come on. Hey -- Sam: Get off! Jason is mine! Carly: You are going to pay big-time! Coleman: Relax. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I think I know what happened. When the kids were taken, you know, Carly and I put up a united front, right? We comforted each other and the whole thing. Jason: Well, maybe she thought it was more than that. Sonny: Yeah, well, I'm thinking that because before I went to confess, you know, about A.J., Carly was here. I cooked her dinner, we danced, I wanted to show her how much I really appreciated her through the years. She read into it, though, so -- Jason: Ok, then you got to -- Sonny, you got to clear this up. Sonny: No, no. Hey, you know what? She trusts you more than anyone. Jason: No, no, Carly's trying to wreck what I have with Sam just to ease her own pain. I'm not going to let it happen. Divorced or not, you two love each other; you have two kids together. She's out of control and she's hurting, and you have to stop this and make it right. [Phone rings] Sonny: Yeah? Coleman: It's Coleman. Look, in the interest of full disclosure, your ex just landed in my bar, started a brawl with Sam McCall, and took off, left a pretty good mess behind here. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Correct me if I'm wrong, but Ric is not in public service anymore, and you're not working for the federal government, so officially, our conversation is none of your business. John: Well, even if it's me that you're talking about? Ric: Gee, I wonder why he would think that. John: Look, I am well aware that you have a tape that incriminates me at what might be misconstrued as a bribery or a graft or some other reputation- destroying allegation. Ric: Well, you know, if it looks like a duck and it walks like a duck -- John: And I'm sure that you would be in favor of turning that over to the state bar, thus putting you in a position to get your old job back. Reese: You know, that's a really good idea -- Ric: Yeah. Reese: Because you don't deserve to be D.A. In fact, you don't even deserve to be dogcatcher. John: Which is a position actually held by very decent people. Reese: Yeah, I know. John: If you do turn over that tape -- Ric: Hmm. John: I will be forced to reveal the source of the money -- Alexis. I'd hate to drag her through the mud with me on this. So now, Ric, the big question for you is, are you willing to destroy your wife's career to save your own? That's what I thought. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Our children will be wonderful -- biological or adopted, it doesn't matter. Jax: Good. You trust me. Courtney: And you trust me. Jax: So far, so good. Courtney: No more questions, no more doubts. I'm ready, Jax, I am. So what about you? Will you marry me on Friday? [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: Ok, promise me if I start crying, you'll cover for me? Dillon: I promise. Georgie: You know, it's just that I don't want to freak Maxie out, you know? And I -- I know that if I go in there and I start crying and it -- just tell her we had a fight, tell her that you said -- Dillon: I will take care of it. Ok? Go. Diego: Contigo te voy a castiga por el resto de tu vida. Maxie: No, no, no, wait! No, wait, you're going too fast! I think I heard "vida," which I know is "life," and then I think maybe I heard "you'll be," but I'm not sure. [Maxie laughs] Georgie: What's going on here? Maxie: Oh, my God, Georgie, Diego does this dead-on impression of dad. Diego: Yeah, in Spanish. She told me she understood, so -- Maxie: No, wait, I told you that I learned "un poquito" at my great-grandma Mariah's "ha-cienda" in Texas. Diego: Hacienda. Hacienda. Maxie: Give me a break! Hacienda. Diego: Como que te voy a dar un break? No te voy a dar un break porque tienes que entender. [Alarm] Georgie: Oh, my God, Maxie? Maxie, look at me. Are you ok? [Alarm] Dillon: Ok, you know what? I'm going to -- I'm going to get a nurse, and I'll be right -- Maxie: No, no, no! Georgie: Maxie, please! Maxie: Just give me a second to catch my breath, ok? [Alarm stops] Diego: Yeah -- uh -- I think I'm going to go, ok? So, you take it easy. Maxie: Adios, Diego. It was fun. Come back, ok? Diego: Si, si. Como no. I hope you feel better. Georgie: What were you thinking? Maxie: You mean laughing? How dare I. Georgie: Maxie, you could've had a heart attack over Diego. Maxie: Look, whatever is wrong with my heart is not Diego's fault. I have an infection, Georgie, it happens. I'm going to be ok. Please don't cry. Dillon: Um -- you know what? We had a fight right before we came here. Georgie: Nice try, Dillon. I hate this. Maxie: We're going to be ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Your wife lied to you when she conspired with Durant and she manipulated you into trying to get Sonny convicted of murder, and yet you still protect her. Ric: I've done a lot of things out of sheer desperation. I've had my share. Reese: Hmm, it's much simpler than that. I think this falls under the category of "things you do for love." Ric: Touché. Reese: You and your wife are having a baby together. Do yourself a favor -- go home to Alexis now. Ric: You know what? I don't see you running back to Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: May I have everyone's attention? Due to circumstances, we have to clear the restaurant for the remainder of the night. Your meals will be comped. Actually, you know what? You will be my guests downstairs at the grill. It's open, and I suggest the lamb chops. They are excellent. And, once again, sorry for the inconvenience. Tell the staff they can have the rest of the night off. Courtney: What are you up to? Jax: Oh. Let's just say I am in the mood to entertain my fiancée -- Courtney: Oh, really? Jax: In private. [SCENE_BREAK] Coleman: Hey, hey, hey. It's a lot of breakage, man, considering neither of them weigh 110 soaking wet, you know? Jason: Here. Just let me know if that's enough. Sam: Just for the record, I -- I threw the first punch. Jason: I bet she deserved it. Sam: Yeah, she did, Jason, she did, but, you know, nothing changes. The next time Carly needs you, you are going to drop everything to run to her rescue. You could not fail her if you wanted to. That is the little dance you two do every single time. Jason: Sam, you're not wrong. Sam: She hates me, Jason. She hates me. She wants me out. She's not going to stop until I'm gone. What, I can fight her -- I want to -- but I don't want to put you through that. I am not like her, Jason. I could never, ever ask for you to choose between the two of us. Jason: What are you saying? Sam: I love you enough to walk away. Jason: Do you love me enough to stay? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Carly: Go away! Sonny: Open the door! I'm not kidding! [Pounding on door] Carly: Why don't you go back to your F.B.I. bimbo and leave me alone? Sonny: Let me see. Did you put ice on it? Carly: Of course. Sonny: Ok, you know what? Carly, what example are you setting, I mean, to Michael and Morgan? Are they going to ever be able to get along with friends if you act this way? Carly: Sam's no friend, ok? I had to defend myself, right? Whatever -- I offered the tramp 5 million to leave town, she took offense. Sonny: $5 million? You're that threatened by Sam? Carly: Don't lecture me, Sonny. I never liked Sam, ok? She got you into bed and tried to trap you with her child. I was only nice to her because she lost a baby, and no one deserves that. Now she's doing the same thing to Jason, and I just -- I just want her out of town! Sonny: This is not about Sam! It's about Reese and you know it. That's who you want gone -- not Jason's girlfriend, mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Felicia: This is nice -- everybody's together. Hmm. Did you get something to eat? Georgie: Oh, no, I'm not hungry. Felicia: I'm ok. Mac: Do you think Maxie's had enough company for one night? Georgie: Subtle, dad. Dillon: Yeah -- um -- I'm going to go. Maxie: No, no. I -- I like it when Dillon's here. He keeps Georgie calm. Georgie: Seriously, dad, she's not kidding. Mac: Maxie, the doctor said you need your rest. I don't think it's such a good idea. Felicia: If Maxie wants Dillon to stay, Dillon gets to stay. Monica: Oh, good, you're here. Felicia: Ok. Monica: Well, I have the rest of the test results -- Felicia: All right. Monica: And I think we need a little privacy. You know, doctor-patient-parent kind of thing? Georgie: You'll tell me? Felicia: You'll take Dillon out? Georgie: Tell me. Felicia: Talk to you later, ok? Monica: Thanks. Dillon: I got to admit that didn't sound so good. Georgie: She's got to be ok, Dillon. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Acute dilatary atrial myopathy. And from talking to Maxie, she may have had a Strep infection that was left untreated, which could've caused the dysfunction of the valve. Mac: Bottom line, Monica. Felicia: Ok. Monica: The bottom line is Maxie's heart is failing. Now, we're lessening its workload with the medication, but she is at high risk for a heart attack. Felicia: Oh -- well, there's something you can do, right? Monica: Well, right now I would like to put her on the donor-transplant list. Felicia: Another heart transplant? Maxie: No! No way! No! I would rather die with B.J.'s heart than live with somebody else's. [SCENE_BREAK] [Romantic music plays] Courtney: Do you try to sweep me off my feet or does it just come naturally? Jax: Well, I'd rather not overanalyze it. Courtney: Hmm. You amaze me. Jax: Hey, hey, hey, hey, give a guy break. You know, I'm trying to honor your vow of celibacy here. Courtney: Hmm. What, you can't handle it? Jax: No, no. All I have to do is look at you and I'm a goner. Yeah, ok. Courtney: Good. Jax: That's not very chaste of you. Courtney: Hmm. Well, you're the one who closed the restaurant so we could have some privacy. It'd be a shame to waste it. Jax: What about your rules, hmm? Courtney: New rule -- rules were made to be broken. Besides, I just made it up to test your resolve. Jax: And was I found wanting? Courtney: Not even a little. So from now on, no more rules -- Jax: Oh. Courtney: No more games. Jax: Just the fun ones, huh? Courtney: Oh, I so am going to love being married to you. Jax: You can say that again. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Jason, you and Carly have a connection. You do. And maybe if I wasn't around, the two of you would have a chance together -- Jason: Sam -- it's not going to happen. Carly -- she makes me crazy, ok? She lies, she cheats, she pulls stupid stunts. And she will never break my heart because I'm not in love with her. I don't expect her to be faithful and I don't expect her to be honest. But you -- you have -- you have the power to hurt me. Because you're the one that I'm in love with. Jason: Can we go home? [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Excuse me, Mike? Mike: Hey. Reese: Hi. Reese, remember? Mike: Hey, yeah. Reese: Am I disturbing you? Mike: No, no, not at all. Reese: Ok, Max said that Sonny was out but that I could wait for him. Mike: Well, sure, sure. Reese: Great. Mike: Yeah, come in, sit down. Sit down. Reese: You sit -- thank you. Mike: Yeah, I came over in case Michael woke up. He -- Reese: Oh, right. Mike: He feels more secure when family's around. Reese: He's having nightmares still, huh? Mike: Yeah, the poor kid. Reese: So -- um -- did Sonny say when he was going to be back? Mike: Hard to say. And these things -- sometimes they can take three hours or three days. Reese: "These things"? Mike: Yeah. Sonny's with Carly. When the two of them are together, all bets are off. Reese: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: So what. You slept with Reese. Whatever. I have a life to live. Sonny: Yeah, well, that was the plan, wasn't it? You see, that's why we signed divorce papers. Carly: Exactly. Sonny: So what's going on with you right now? You set up Jason, you -- you try to break up Courtney and Jax. I mean, I don't -- what's happening? Carly: Don't even start that. I was there when you tried to break up Courtney and Jason before their wedding. Sonny: Ok, we both know this is more than about Courtney or Sam. This is about us. Carly: You are so arrogant. My life doesn't revolve around you anymore, Sonny. Sonny: I've seen you do this a hundred times, Carly, ok? You get angry, you get hurt, you refuse to admit it. You act out; you lash out at everybody, and guess who gets hurt the most in the end. Carly: Ok, you don't know how I feel. Sonny: Ok, listen to me, Carly. Do not do this. Not now, ok? We've been through too much. Michael needs you. It's not a good time to unravel. Carly: Don't throw him in my face. Michael is my first priority. Sonny: Ok, good. Tell me what it is you need and I'll fix it. Carly: Oh. Sonny: Unless, you know, is it -- I mean, is this about you wanting to get back together? No? Carly: What, you think you're so terrific that my life is meaningless without you? What, you really think I want you back? Sonny: So you don't want me back, is it? Carly: No. Sonny: So if I give you -- if I kissed you right now, you wouldn't kiss me back? Carly: No. Sonny: No? Huh? Carly: No. Sonny: No? [NEXT_ON] Emily: I have a session with Dr. Winters. Nikolas: Is that why you asked me to come? I can't pretend to be Connor again. Emily: They can reinstate you this soon? Lucky: Maybe you'd reconsider us living together? Reese: Any idea why Sonny ran off to see Carly?

Michael is upset when he sees Sonny and Reese kiss

Mac: All right, you go home. Get a good night's sleep. Kevin: I don't mind staying. I can help you finish up the inventory. Mac: No, I got it. Besides, you have to come back early in the morning to start that computer scan, remember? Kevin: Oh, yeah, the computer scan. All right, partner. Hey, um, don't forget to lock up the patio, okay? Mac: Will do. Kevin: See you tomorrow. Mac: All right. Kevin: Bye. Mac: Good night, Kevin. (Gasps) [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: All right, Michael. I wanna know what's going on right now. What was all that business back at the house before? Michael: Uh... I don't think I wanna get into that with you. Gloria: Well, look, you and Paul Williams are obviously worried sick about Ashley, and from what I gathered, it had something to do with Tom. Michael: Well, doesn't everything lately? Gloria: Oh, dear god, did he do something to her? Please, is that why you-- Michael: No, no, Ashley's safe... at home. I'm a lot more concerned about another woman he's been spending time with. Gloria: Who? Michael: Jennifer Mitchell. Tell me, Gloria, does that name mean anything to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Adrian: Just initial here and then sign by the "X." Scott: I'm really gonna be published. Adrian: Well, look, if the rest of it is as good as the first few chapters and the treatment that you sent us, it could even be a best seller. Scott: You honestly think it's that good? Adrian: Look, your heroine has been terribly wronged. I mean, to have her child taken away? It's a moving, human story. I think people are really gonna feel for her. Scott: Yeah, I know I do. That's why I was interested in the story in the first place. (Knock on door) Scott: Excuse me. Lauren: Hi, honey. Scott: Mom. Hey, what are you doin' out so late? Where's your bodyguard? Lauren: (Laughs) parked in the street. Hey, oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you had company. Scott: No, no, your timing's perfect, actually, mom. This is Adrian Wylie. He's a representative for Harwell-Berg Publishing. Mr. Wylie, my mother, Lauren Fenmore. Lauren: Oh. Adrian: It is lovely to meet you, Ms. Fenmore. Lauren: And you, as well. Publisher, hmm? Does that mean... Scott: They just bought my book. Lauren: Oh... Scott: How great is that? Lauren: My goodness! That's incredible! Oh, honey! Adrian: You must be very proud of this young man and his writing partner. It's quite a story they've got. Lauren: Yeah, I'll bet it is. See, my son is very secretive. So maybe you could finally tell me what the plot of this book is. Scott: Um... [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: This is a nice surprise, but aren't you sleeping at your dad's tonight? Abby: Uh-huh, but I forgot some things. Ashley: Uh-oh. Brad: Somethin' about a pink dress. Abby: Yeah, it's my favorite. I wanna wear it to my birthday party tomorrow. Ashley: Honey, it's in the very front of your closet, okay, and don't forget the hair thingamajiggie that goes with it in case you wanna wear that, too. Abby: I won't. Brad: Hair thingamajiggie. Abby: Be right back. Brad: Very important. Get me a hair thingamajiggie. I might... Ashley: Very front of the closet. It's, like, the first couple dresses. Abby: Very front. Ashley: Mm-hmm. Brad: (Chuckles) she's been talking about the birthday nonstop. I told her she has to wait for her present till tomorrow. Ashley: Oh, why is that, because it's still at the store? Brad: No, it's not at the store. I got the present, uh-huh. Been debating, do I give it to her tomorrow or Christmas? Ashley: Well, why don't you just give her the doll and the books now and then save the rest? Brad: Because then there would be a naked doll... Ashley: (Gasps) Brad: For a month and a half, heaven forbid. Ashley: Oh, my gosh. Thank God that it comes in an outfit. Brad: Only one outfit all the way till December? Ashley: Well, think of everything Santa can bring-- there's the clothes, there's the furniture, there's all those accessories. Brad: Ah, yes, you women and your accessories. Ashley: Well, no matter what you start with, I know Abby's gonna love it. I wish I could be there when you give it to her. You know, Brad, it's not gonna be easy for her... to wake up on her big day and not have both of us there. Brad: No, I'm, uh, sure it's not... but, unfortunately... Ashley: I know. How do we tell her? Brad: Well, she's handled the separation really well so far. Ashley: This is not the same, having your mommy and your daddy tell you that they are definitely getting divorced. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Ah, dinner was wonderful, wasn't it? Kay: Mm-hmm. Yes, indeed. Esther outdid herself on the salmon tonight, oh. Jill: Well, actually, I was talking about the peace and serenity, although the food was lovely, too. Kay: Oh, come on, jill, you're not fooling me. You miss Brittany and you miss Joshua. Jill: (Sighs) all right, I have to admit it. I find myself listening for the baby all the time. I-I walk by his old room, and I have to stop myself from looking in on him. But I'm sure these feelings will pass, won't they? Kay: Well, you do have your job to keep you busy. Jill: Thanks to all those files you dumped in my lap this afternoon. Do you know how long it took me to go through those? Kay: I want you up to speed. No, Jabot is gonna face many challenges, and I want you at the top of your game. Jill: Mother, I promised you that I wouldn't let you down, and I won't. Kay: And I have every confidence in you. (Doorbell rings) Kay: Oh, God, well, um, Esther! Yes, of course. Esther, I'll get it! I will get it! Ooh! Kay: Jack. Jack: Hello, Katherine. I hope I'm not interrupting anything. Kay: No, no, no, dear. We just finished dinner. Come in, come in. Jack: Thank you. Jill. Jill: Hello, Jack. Kay: So what brings you by? Jack: Well, I wanted to drop by with the report you requested. All the figures are there, as you wished. Kay: Well, thank you, but you could've brought it by tomorrow morning. Jack: I also wanted to tell the two of you not to lose any sleep tonight. Kay: Hmm? Jack: Well, as you know, Newman Enterprises is launching its new cosmetics line tomorrow, and, uh, I'm sure they think they have a big winner on their hands. Rest assured, Jabot has nothing to be concerned about. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: So Victoria tells me you did some work on our web site. Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. I can't believe that Victoria and Brad are giving me so much grief for this. I have a lot to lose. I work at Jabot, I have a relationship with Jack. So I think it goes without saying that "helping the enemy" would have a huge negative impact on my career and on my personal life. Victor: Mm-hmm. Then why did you do it? (Doorbell rings) Nick: Hey, Phyllis. Phyllis: Hey, Nicholas. Come in. Nick: Thanks. Phyllis: Um, I wasn't expecting you. Nick: Well, I haven't seen you since you did that work for me on the web site. I figured it was time I paid you a visit. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: I'm keepin' the story under wraps until the book's finished. That's the way Brenda prefers it. Lauren: All right. Adrian: But once it hits the stores, I want you and your partner on the publicity trail. Lauren: This is so exciting. Adrian: Okay, I mean, we're talking interviews, book signings, talk shows-- the works. Scott: I don't know what to say. Lauren: And it's not every day my son is speechless, believe me. Adrian: If everything goes the way that I hope, we might even get this optioned for a movie. Scott: Oh, man. I can't wait to tell Brenda about this. Adrian: Look, much as I would love to stay and chat, I have to be back at the convention. I'm moderating a panel on first-time authors. I'll send you a transcript. Lauren: That'd be great. Scott: Yeah, cool, cool. Adrian: Good. Um, look, here's my card. Scott: All right. Adrian: And, um, I'll be in touch soon. Scott: Yeah, thank you. Adrian: Yeah. Scott: Thanks so much, Mr. Wylie. Adrian: Oh, it's my pleasure. And, Scott, keep up the good work, all right? Scott: Yeah, I will. Adrian: Okay. I'll let myself out. Lauren: Okay. Scott: Okay. Lauren: Nice to have met you. Adrian: You, too. Thank you. Good luck. Scott: Oh, my head is spinning. Lauren: I'm sure. Scott: I mean, I was hoping someone would just at least look at the book, but all the rest of this, I mean, man. Lauren: Honey, I am so thrilled for you. And Brenda-- she's gonna be ecstatic. Scott: Well, I hope so. I didn't even tell her I was sending the treatment to anybody. Lauren: Well, I'm sure she's gonna forgive you when she realizes what the response is. Scott: (Sighs) well, it could get a little uncomfortable, I mean, with all this hoopla. You know, she trusted me enough to tell me her story, but she's a pretty private person. Lauren: Honey, she's gonna be a celebrity. Once this book comes out, everyone's gonna know who she is. Who wouldn't love that, huh? Scott: Yeah. (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Jennifer Mitchell, you say? I'm sorry. I have no idea who the woman is. Michael: Oh. Hmm. Think real hard, Gloria. Are you sure that name doesn't ring a bell? Gloria: I said it didn't. What's this about, anyway? Michael: She's the woman who paid Tom's bail. She's to blame for releasing the beast from his cage. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Sorry, we're closed. Tom: My name's Tom Fisher. Mac: What do you want? Tom: I'm here about Kevin. Mac: You just missed him. Tom: Yeah, I know. I-I saw him go. Mac: Please leave. Tom: You know, I-I've tried reasoning with my son, but he won't listen to me. I need a better way to get through to him. Mac: Why tell me? Tom: Well, I think you're it. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Let's get through the worst of it with our lawyers. Ashley: Before we tell Abby. Brad: No need to spoil her holidays. Ashley: Yeah, I agree. Brad: Then we'll figure out a good time and, uh, we'll sit down together. Brad: What do you think? Ashley: Well, it's just strange, you know? It's really strange. Brad: What is? Ashley: We've been apart for a really long time, and now to make it official, it's... Brad: It's time, Ash. Ashley: Yeah. Brad: Listen, Abby's gonna be down any second, and you've already made your feelings about my personal life crystal clear. Ashley: No, I don't want to argue. I don't want to argue with you. I mean, we have more important things to concentrate on, like how to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Brad: Well, at least that's one thing we won't be fighting about. Ashley: Oh, do you have to go there? I mean, you're the one that wants to rush this divorce so you can date Victoria, right? Brad: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Oh, trust me, Jack. I'm not worried about Newman's new line. Even if it performs well, I know what Jabot has in the works. Jack: And you like what you've seen? Kay: Oh, yes, indeed, I do. (Chuckles) all those new television and print ads --wonderful. I expect some great things from the company this quarter. And I don't want you resting on your laurels. That includes you. Jill: Mother, don't worry. We intend to keep up our momentum well into the New Year when we launch our own new line. Kay: My thoughts exactly. And on that note, I'm going upstairs, read this report and, uh, good night. Jack: Good night, Katherine. Jill: Good night, Mother. Kay: Good night, children. Jack: What? Jill: Well, you and Katherine might not be nervous about tomorrow, but I am. Jack: Well, don't be. Just relax. Jill: Jack, what if beauty of nature is a huge hit? Jack: It won't be. Jill: How do you know that? Jack: I just know. Jill: Okay, come clean. Usually you're foaming at the mouth when there's the slightest chance that victor may beat you. But look at you, all casual. Now why is that? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: What's in the bag? Nick: It's for you. Phyllis: What is it? Nick: Well, why don't you open it up and find out? It's harmless. I promise. Phyllis: Brownies. Nick: Double chocolate chip. Phyllis: Why? Nick: Well, that night when we were working on the web site, you ate every dessert I ordered. I didn't get one. So I figured you must really like chocolate. Phyllis: Well, you know, chocolate gets you through the night. You know... Nick: Well, it's my little way of saying thank you. I appreciate your help. Daniel can help you finish them off. Is he around? Phyllis: Uh, no. He's--he's out with a friend. Nick: How's he doing? Phyllis: You really want to know? Nick: I asked. Phyllis: Um... well, I mean, he's okay... now. It's... been--been tough. But the kids at school are finally accepting him. I mean, it's been really, really rough... on him. You know, changing schools and, um... anyway, he's doing a lot of community service, talking to--to kids about underage drinking and-- and, um, the repercussions. Phyllis: Here. Nick: Oh, thanks. I'm glad to hear it. Phyllis: Yeah. So, um, how's the web site going? Nick: It's running great. But that hasn't stopped some people from giving me a hard time for enlisting your services. Phyllis: Oh, I figured you'd have to deal with that. Nick: I guess it's to be expected. Everyone's so anxious for the launch tomorrow. I keep telling them there's no reason to worry. Phyllis: I get the feeling you've been telling yourself that, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: (Laughs) Kevin: Okay, so do either of you care to tell me why you're both grinning from ear to ear? Lauren: Um, Scott will fill you in. Scott: (Laughs) oh, what, you're leaving already? Lauren: Yeah, I'm gonna go by the coffeehouse and get a couple of cappuccinos for Michael and me and then just head home. Kevin: Oh, hey, we, uh, we closed early tonight. Lauren: Really? Kevin: But you know what? Mac's still there. I'm sure she'll open up for one of our favorite customers. Lauren: Okay, I'll go by. Anyway, honey, congratulations. Scott: Thanks. Lauren: I'm so happy for you. It's great. Scott: Thank you. Lauren: Good-bye, Kev. Kevin: Good-bye, Laur. (Laughs) so are you gonna tell me what's happened or do I have to drag this out of you? Scott: Kevin, you're not gonna believe this, but somebody actually wants to publish my novel. Kevin: Get out. Are you serious? Scott: Dude, I got the signed contract to prove it. Kevin: Man, that is fantastic. Scott: (Laughs) Kevin: Well, here is to a great day. Scott: All right. You know what, though? Looks like I'm not the only one having a great day. Kevin: Just a regular day at work. Nothing spectacular happened. Scott: Just with Mackenzie. Kevin: With Mackenzie. You know what? Going into business with her is the best decision I have ever made. Finally, something is going right for me. Mmm. Ahh. I just wish I could say the same for the rest of my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: I'm sorry, Michael. I can't help you. Michael: Oh, you're sure about that? Gloria: Of course I am. Don't you look at me like that! I'm not the one who bailed Tom out of jail. Michael: That doesn't mean you weren't involved in some way. Gloria: All I want is for that horrible man to be out of our lives. Michael: He would've been if that mystery woman hadn't showed up with the cash to set him loose. Now are you absolutely certain you know nothing about Jennifer Mitchell? Gloria: Michael, I just told you, I-- Michael: I know what you told me, but I don't believe you. If you're lying to me, if you know anything-- absolutely anything-- about Jennifer Mitchell, you may be partly responsible for what happened to Lauren, and she could still be in danger because of you. Now you think about that... and perhaps it'll jog what little memory you do have. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: What do you mean, you think I'm "it"? Tom: You may be the only person who can get through to Kevin, make him see that he should lend his old man a hand. Mac: He doesn't have any money to give you. Tom: I don't want money. I need his help. My freedom is on the line here. Now look, we both know that I'm no saint, but... to lock me up for a crime I didn't do? No. That isn't right. Mac: What does Kevin have to do with it? Tom: Kevin knows the truth. He knows who set me up. And I'm... I'm thinking he may have talked to you about it. Mac: You know, he bar-- he barely mentioned it. I really think that-- Tom: Mackenzie... just hear me out. Okay? Thank you. I'm innocent. I haven't done drugs since I was a kid. Now all I'm asking for... Tom: I'm just askin' for somebody to believe in me... the way you did with my son after all the trouble that he was in. Mac: Now comes the part where you tell me how you're a changed man. Tom: I have a chance... at some real happiness in this life. Now I know what you've heard about me. But, Mackenzie, that stuff wasn't mine. It wasn't. I don't know anything about crystal meth. I have never done it. I sure as hell don't know how to make it. Mac: Then why did the police find those chemicals in your belongings? Tom: Because Michael Baldwin planted them there. Now he's got it in for me. He wants to punish me for things I did a long time ago, when he and his brother were kids. And I will admit, I was... I was a terrible father to Kevin. But my boy... I mean, he's grown up, he's--he's made something of himself. He's become a real decent person. Now to--to let Michael drag him into this, to force him to lie... to send an innocent man to prison, his own father? That's the real crime. And I don't want Kevin to have to live with that burden. Mac: I've heard what you have to say. But I'm not the one that you beat up and locked in a closet. However Kevin wants to deal with you, that is his decision. And I don't think that I should get in the middle of it. Tom: Mackenzie-- Mac: I'd really like you to leave, please. Tom: I'm being honest with you here. I'm being completely honest with you. Now what is it gonna take? Tell me. What's it gonna take? 'Cause I'm not leaving here-- I'm not leaving here until you believe in me. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Ash, if you wanna argue about Victoria, we can. Ashley: Not particularly. Brad: Good. So what's the deal with Abby's party? Ashley: I've taken care of everything. We're all set. Brad: Great. Thank you. I know she'll have a ball. Ashley: Yeah. Well, I had a really good time putting it together. Brad: I appreciate you taking care of it. Ashley: My pleasure. I know how frantic you've been, getting ready for the big rollout tomorrow. Brad: Yeah, well, frantic is definitely the word. Ashley: Yeah? So you all set? Brad: Yeah. Ashley: Mm. Well... from one enemy to another... good luck. Brad: Thanks, Ash. That's, uh, very gracious of you. I know there are certain people who will remain nameless that are hoping we'll fall flat on our faces. But I'll tell you, I have a pretty darn good feeling about tomorrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Actually, there's no mystery to it. I just don't think this beauty of nature line is going to be the great success everyone else does. Jill: Based on what? Jack: Based on facts. Newman rushed this line to market. You and I both know how long it takes to launch a line of this magnitude. They left little margin for error. The first thing goes wrong, the whole house of cards comes tumbling down. Jill: You seem to be counting on that. Jack: Well, let's just call it an educated hope. Jill: Why, Jack? What have you done? Jack: Sweetheart, you ask too many questions. Just relax, enjoy the ride. I know I will. Jill: You listen to me. I am the C.E.O. of Jabot Cosmetics. Anything that happens affects my company-- Jack: Okay, settle down, settle down. Actually, it isn't technically anything I've done. We owe Phyllis for this little piece of handiwork. Jill: Go on. Jack: It seems the folks at Newman were having some serious problems with their web site. Nicholas, not knowing who to call-- Jill: Called Phyllis? Jack: And Phyllis spent the whole night on the Newman computer system. Jill: Oh, my God. I cannot believe that-- they know that Phyllis works for us. What the devil were they thinking? Phyllis should never have gone over there in the first place. Jack: Actually, Phyllis didn't want to. I talked her into it. Jill: Jack... Jack: How could she not go there? Full and complete access to the Newman computer system? It's a golden opportunity. Jill: Oh, my God. Are you telling me that Phyllis sabotaged their program? Jack: Well, let's just call it an early Christmas present to the folks at Newman from their friends at Jabot. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Phyllis, I'm not worried about you working on the web site. Phyllis: Good. Nick: But it would make me feel better if you gave me some reassurance-- Phyllis: Oh, okay. I know what this is about. You come here bearing gifts, and then you accuse me of doing something dirty. Nick: I put my faith in you. When Cassie died, you told me to let you know if there was anything you could ever do for me. I assumed that meant we could trust each other. Phyllis: You can trust me. Why don't you believe that? Nick: You work for the competition. There's a lot of history between Newman and Jabot. Phyllis: So I work for the competition. Automatically, I would do something underhanded? Nick: I want to believe that you didn't, but just in case, I have to ask. Did you leave some little time bomb that's scheduled to go off sometime tomorrow? Phyllis: No, no. I didn't do anything to the web site. You can rest easy. This is the coolest day of my life. Nick: You being straight with me? Phyllis: I didn't do anything to the web site. You have my solemn promise. Nick: All right, thanks. I hated even having to ask. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. But you asked anyway. Nick: That's that whole Newman vs. Jabot thing. It's easy to get sucked in. Phyllis: Yeah, too bad it has to be like that. Nick: Well, I'm hoping things will be different in the future. Phyllis: Right. You think they can be different? Nick: I do. It's one of the reasons I came back. I'm going to change things. I'm gonna make it a better place to work. Phyllis: Wow. How unVictor-like of you. Nick: Oh, don't get me wrong. My father's a hell of a leader. He has a real gift for business. But I also know that he's had to run over a lot of people through the years to accomplish some of the things he's accomplished. Victoria and i don't wanna be like that. Phyllis: Oh. I'm surprised to hear you say that. Nick: Why, because of what happened last year? Phyllis: Yeah. You were determined to get back at your dad. Nick: I let vengeance run my life... and what did it get me? No peace, no satisfaction. And you warned me that that was gonna happen. But I didn't listen. I'm not gonna be that guy again. That's why I came here, to square things with you. Because I figured if you and i can trust each other, anyone can. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: I cannot believe that you let Phyllis mess around with Newman's web site. Do you know how easily that could come back to haunt us? Jack: I'm sure Phyllis was very good at covering her tracks. Besides, we're talking about computers here. Servers break down, sites crash. Jill: That is not the point. This is so far over the line, I don't even know where to start. Is this really what you think of me? Jack: Wait a minute. What are we talking about now? Jill: You have so little faith in me running Jabot that you have to resort to nasty little tricks. Jack: This has no reflection on the job I think you're doing. Jill: Then why don't you let me do my job? Why are you always butting in? Jack: Nobody's butting in. Jill: Oh, the hell you aren't. My God, you hire people, you make important decisions and then you tell me after the fact. Jack, you have to let me be able to function, or the company will suffer. Or maybe that's what you want. Jack: Okay, now you've really lost me. Jill: Tell me the truth. Are you trying to get rid of me? Jack: Don't be ridiculous. Jill: Then prove it. You tell Phyllis to go back and undo what she did. Jack: Sweetheart, it's a little late for that now. Jill: No. Phyllis is a very clever woman, okay? She's more than clever. She can find a way. Jack: You think about this. Are you sure this is what you want? Jill: It most definitely is. 'Cause this is not the way we're gonna play the game. And I'm sure my mother would agree with me. Get the message? Jack: Okay. You win. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Man, how cool is this? My roommate is gonna be a famous author. Scott: Yeah, well, you know, I'm not gonna start spending my money until the book's finished and the check's in my hand. Kevin: Smart man. (Telephone rings) Kevin: Mm. Literary department. Michael: Kevin? Kevin: Hey, Mikey, what's up? Michael: Uh, Lauren left me a note saying she was going to see Scott. Kevin: Uh, yeah, she's, uh, she's already come and gone. Michael: Oh, I thought she'd be back by now. Kevin: She said she was gonna go to the coffeehouse. Don't worry, big brother. I'm sure she'll be home soon. Michael: Oh, thanks, Kevin. Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: You seem sincere. Maybe you're telling the truth. Maybe you were set up. Tom: I'm telling you, Mackenzie, Michael planted that stu-- Lauren: Mac, what's going on? Tom: The lady and I were just having a little polite conversation. Lauren: Are you all right? Mac: I'm fine. He just wants me to convince Kevin to help him somehow. Lauren: Okay. I want you to walk out the back door and you go to the gray sedan in the parking lot and you tell my bodyguards what's going on in here. Tom: All right, now, now, now, Lauren, there's no reason to frighten the lady. Lauren: Go to the car! Tom: We aren't finished here, are we? Lauren: Oh, yes, you are. Come on. We're getting out of here. Tom: Nobody is goin' anywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Kevin: Hey, so are you gonna tell me how much you're gettin' paid or what? Scott: You want me to spot you some rent money or something? Kevin: Hi, Mom. What brings you to our neck of the woods? Gloria: Oh, do I need a reason to visit my son? Hello, Scott. Scott: Oh, hi, Mrs. Abbott. Must be our night for mothers. Gloria: Oh, yeah, Lauren was here? Scott: Mm-hmm. Kevin: Yeah, yeah, you just missed her. Gloria: Oh. Scott: Well, I'm gonna go work in my room for awhile. Scott: All right, buddy. Keep those magical words flowing. Scott: Ah, yes. It was nice seeing you, Mrs. Abbott. Gloria: Nice seeing you, too, Scott. I'm sorry to just show up like this, Kevin. Kevin: Uh, you're not looking well, Mom. Is everything all right? Is it the stress with Tom or... Gloria: Now why would you say that? Did your brother say something to you? Kevin: About? Gloria: Now I just came from Michael, and he practically accused me of-- Kevin: Accused you of what? Gloria: Never mind. He's probably just upset. You know, Lauren being... poisoned... postponing the wedding. Which is why I'm here. Kevin: Uh, okay, I'm not following. Gloria: Were you able to take care of that little bookkeeping problem we discussed? Kevin: "Little bookkeeping problem," Mom? Hiding 80 grand--do you know how difficult that was? Gloria: Kevin, did you do it? Has it been handled? Kevin: I cannot believe what that scum--my father-- has driven you to. Deceiving your husband-- the man that you love-- Gloria: Just tell me that I don't have anything to worry about. That's all I want to hear. Kevin: Yeah, yeah, for now. But how long do you think that's gonna last? Tom will not stop putting the screws to you until you put a stop to this, for good. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: Mackenzie, tell Lauren it doesn't have to be this way. We were just starting to get somewhere. Lauren: Oh, listen, you jerk. What are you trying to do, bully Mackenzie so you can get to Kevin? And you think I'm gonna walk away? That's not gonna happen. She doesn't want you here. None of us want you here! Don't you get that?! Michael: What the hell's goin' on? Lauren: Now move out of my way! (Gasps) [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Okay, so you have everything you need for tonight? Abby: Uh-huh. Ashley: Okay. This is the plan for tomorrow. I am going to pick you up as soon as school lets out, and we're going straight to the coffeehouse. Abby: Great. Ashley: (Laughs) Abby: Daddy. Brad: Mm-hmm. Abby: I know you have a really busy day tomorrow, but you're gonna be there for my birthday party, right? Brad: Of course I am. Abby: Cross your heart, hope to die? Brad: Cross my heart, hope to die, I promise. Ashley: Okay. So... you have a good night, and I'll see you tomorrow. All right? Brad: What is it, honey? Abby: Well, I was just thinking mom could come home with us. That way, when I wake up on my birthday, we'd all be together like we used to when we were a family. Brad: Listen, sweetie, we are still a family. All right? It's just that Mommy doesn't live with us anymore. Abby: I know. But I wish she did. Ashley: Okay. Tomorrow morning... as soon as I wake up, I'm calling you. And I'm gonna wish you the happiest birthday ever. Brad: And then before you know it, we'll all be together at your party. Ashley: I love you. I love you, I love you, I love you. I love you so much, honey. Abby: I love you, too... Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Well, I should get going. Phyllis: Okay. Nick: I need to get home. (Doorbell rings) Phyllis: Just a second. Jack: Hey, gorgeous. Phyllis: Hey. Jack: How are you? What took you so long to get to the door? Nicholas. Nick: Jack. I was just leaving. Jack: Well, don't leave on my account. Nick: No, it's gettin' late. I gotta go. Thanks for the talk. Phyllis: Sure. Jack: So what's that about? Cozying up to the enemy now? Phyllis: Nick came by to thank me. He brought me brownies. Jack: Really? Well, I wouldn't eat any of them. I'm sure he's gonna want 'em back once the Newman web site crashes and burns tomorrow. Phyllis: Do you want a drink? Jack: Come on. You're killin' me here. You got into the Newman web site. I wanna know what you did. I want details. Phyllis: Jack, I talk about computers all day long. Don't we have something better to do with our time? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Now you can see for yourself what I've done. These records show that the money John allocated for your use went to wedding expenses. Gloria: Honey, you're a genius. Kevin: $80,000? Mom, did you really give him that much? Gloria: Of course not. Kevin: Well, then where did it all go? Gloria: Some of it went for wedding expenses. Kevin: Okay, but not that much. You still owe a bundle. Gloria: All right. Bags and shoes and designer outfits-- it adds up. Kevin: It still boggles the mind, Mom, how you blew through all that cash. Gloria: All right, all right. But this makes it look like I paid the wedding vendors for their services, right? Kevin: Yeah. Now what are you gonna do when those bills are due and your account is tapped out? Gloria: I'll worry about that when the time comes. Kevin: Well, I guess you know I had to be pretty creative here-- Gloria: I know, I know. But this looks legitimate, right? Kevin: On the surface, yeah. But there is no guarantee that if John's accountant goes through that with a fine-tooth comb... Gloria: He could figure it out. Kevin: Mm-hmm. Who knows? I did the best I could, but you are way over the top on your spending. Gloria: All right. Kevin, I had my reasons. Kevin: All right. Okay. Fine. What's done is done. But this is your problem from now on because I'm not doing this again. That's it. Gloria: Well, let's just hope that I won't need you to. Kevin: No, no, no, there is no hoping about it, mom. You're not hearing me. Not doing it again. Done. Gloria: I understand. Kevin: Yeah, and another thing. I was happy to help you out of this little jam, but I'm pretty sure that most of that money went right into Tom's pocket, which means that I was helping him. Do you know how sick that makes me? Gloria: No one will ever know. I promise you that. Kevin: Fine. Well, whatever happens, just keep my name out of it, 'cause the last thing I want is for Mr. Abbott to know that I helped you cheat him. Gloria: I wasn't trying to cheat him. Kevin: Yeah, yeah, I know. You were stuck in a bind. Blah, blah, blah. You can't keep cheating your husband, mom. You're gonna get caught. Gloria: Yeah. Gloria: Thank you, Kevin. Kevin: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: Hey, there's no need to get all heated here, Mike. We're just having a little talk, that's all. Michael: What happened? What was going on? Oh! Aah! (Groans) Lauren: You son of a bitch! Tom: Get back where you belong. Lauren: Aah! Michael: Aah! Lauren: No! Michael! Michael: You had to come back! You had to come back! Lauren: Michael, stop it! Michael: You had to come back! Lauren: Michael! [NEXT_ON] Ashley: Jack's hoping that the Newman rollout is going to crash and burn. Jack: That does have kind of a nice ring to it. Victoria: No matter what happens, I won't blame you. Nick: But I will. Tom: Why don't you write me one of those babies? Gloria: Why don't you go to hell?

Jack comes to the Chancellor mansion smug

Brooke: Boo! Hope: Aah! (Giggles) Brooke: (Giggles) Hope: (Gasps) Oh, you wore the dress! Brooke: Yeah. Yeah, you convinced me. Hope: Well, it looks incredible on you, just like I said it would. Brooke: Oh, thanks, honey. This is a big success. Hope: I know. It's huge. Everyone is having a fantastic time. Brooke: Yeah. Hope: Oh, yeah. Hey, where's Dad? Brooke: Oh, uh, you know what? He'll be here soon. Don't worry. In the meantime, I will be the über-chaperone. Hope: Ooh. Brooke: Even though I don't feel like a chaperone in this dress. Hope: Well, get out and dance a little. I want you to, all right? Brooke: Whoo! (Giggles) Hope: (Laughs) Brooke: Oh, and to think Oliver pulled all of this together for you. That is so romantic. Hope: I know. I mean, getting Daddy Yankee to perform at my graduation party. It's... oh, it's amazing. Brooke: Where is Oliver? Hope: Oh, he's on his way. Brooke: Oh, well, he better get here to enjoy his handiwork and his beautiful girlfriend. Hope: (Laughs) Thank you, Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Good, you're here. Steffy: Where would I be? Oh, Hope's party. What, you thought I'd crash? Ridge: I'm trusting you not to. Steffy: Aren't you supposed to be at the big bash, I don't know, chaperoning? Ridge: Yes, I am. But I had a few things to wrap up here. I'll leave shortly. I just wanted to check in with you. Steffy: Oh. So I hear everyone's wearing those weird masks, and some people are in those, what, like short dresses with the hoods? Ridge: Mm-hmm. Steffy: Saw it in your office. Ridge: But that doesn't really concern you. Steffy: (Scoffs) Ridge: Please don't cause trouble for those two. Steffy: If Oliver is into Hope, as you say, then how could I cause problems? I don't think I could. Ridge: Because, my sweet girl, for some strange reason, that seems to be something you enjoy doing. Steffy: Oh, because she's a kid. Come on. All right, she's a "teenager." He's all man. Ridge: Those two are close. They're very close, all right? And this is her first love. Steffy: Okay, I don't want to hurt Hope. I just think she's wrong for Oliver. Ridge: That's not really your decision to make. Steffy: I didn't say it would be. Ridge: Steffy, I need you to do something for me. Steffy: Mm-hmm? Ridge: I need you to not go to that party, because I don't want any scenes. I don't want any drama. Do you understand? Steffy: All right, yes. I-I hear you. I will not show up there. I get it. Ridge: You do get it? Steffy: Mm-hmm. Ridge: Tell me again. Steffy: I do. Okay. Yes. Ridge: Good. Then I can breathe a little easier. Steffy: (Laughs) Ridge: Thank you. Steffy: (Sighs) So everyone's gonna be in masks, huh? Disguises. Who would know? [SCENE_BREAK] Oliver: Okay, I'm outta here. Aggie: Took you long enough. Oh, my God! What's wrong with you? Oliver: What do you think? Aggie: Uh, I think you look smokin' hot. Nice jacket. Ahh, Forrester Creations. I dig that logo. Oliver: Hope loaned it to me. Aggie: Well, that girl has good taste, and in more things than just wardrobe. Oliver: (Chuckles) I want this to be the best night of her life. Aggie: My little brother's in love. Good grief. Oliver: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] (Voices overlapping) Daddy Yankee: Dime mami que es la que hay/ dime mami que es la que hay/ hoy dime mami que es la que hay aqu?/ estoy lover aqu?/ estoy lover dime mami que es la que hay/ dime mami que es la que hay/ dime mami que es la que hay/ acercate mi lover pegati mi lover yeah malleg?/ el momento que vivas la vida loca siente la dulzurede/ la pista cuando te toca culpable que provoca que toup?/ que esa boca y sienta la pasi?/ ni de la mi?/ sica conmigo, girl hoy puede haber un secuestro con el basilon ya romp?/ el campo de fuerza de ese pantal?/ n perdona tanto el te digo cu les tu plan Madison: (Laughs) Rick: Oh, my God! Madison? Madison: (Laughs) Rick: I-I mean, the-- the dress and the mask. It's really hot. (Laughs) Woman: Hope, is that you? Hope: Yeah. Woman: Great party. Hope: (Laughs) Woman: The best. Hope: Thank you. (Cell phone rings) Daddy Yankee: Dime mami que es la que hay Hope: Oliver! Hey, where are you? Oliver: Hey, I was just about to call you. I'm on my way. Hope: When you get here, let's, um, let's sneak off for a minute or two because I have a present for you. Oliver: Another one? You already gave me the jacket. Hope: This one... is a bit more personal. Oliver: Uh, hold that thought. I'll--I'll--I'll see you soon. Hope: Love you, Oliver. Oliver: I love you, too. Aggie: Hey, listen, Oliver. I know that you don't need to be reminded... Oliver: You're right. I don't need to be reminded. Aggie: But she is younger than you. Oliver: We're cool. Aggie: Uh-huh. You are? 'Cause you haven't, you know... Oliver: Done it? Aggie: No. Oliver: No. Aggie: 'Cause you're a good guy. Oliver: But... I am a guy. Aggie: Great. Just don't pressure her. Oliver: I haven't. It's all in her hands. When she's ready to take it to the next level, she'll tell me. We have it all worked out. Aggie: You do, huh? Oliver: Yeah. She'll come up to me and whisper in my ear "I'm ready." Aggie: Oh, yeah, right. What? Oliver: Actually, that's exactly how it's gonna happen. We talked about it. Aggie: Um, too much information. Thank you. The jacket I love, though. Oliver: Forrester men's line. Aggie: Oh, especially with the mask. Nick: No, no, I think that we're covered on that. Oliver: Hey, Nick. Sorry, man, gotta run. [SCENE_BREAK] Daddy Yankee: Yo no/ pido permiso/ para robarte un beso/ si calla es porque quiz/ la zona est muy/ dangerous, dangerous/ permiso/ para robarte un beso Rick: Got ourselves a party. Hope: Oh, I know. Isn't it incredible? Rick: Where's your boy? Hope: Oh, Oliver's on his way. Thomas: What's up, grad? Hope: Hey... Thomas! Hi. Thomas: This is intense. Hope: I know. Can you believe this? Thomas: Just glad I got an invite. Hope: Hey, I'm glad you're here. Your sister, on the other hand... Thomas: Do not worry about Steffy. She won't try to crash. Rick: No, and if she does, she won't make it past the front door, I promise. Hope: Hey, where's Dad? Thomas: Uh, something came up at work. He'll be here. Rick: Listen, don't worry about Dad. Just--this is your night. Let's party. Come on. Hope: (Sighs) Daddy yankee: Vivas/ la vida loca/ siente la dulzurede [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Hi. Brooke: "Chaperone one" calling "chaperone two." Where are you? Ridge: I'm on my way. Brooke: Well, hurry up. This party is jumpin'. Ridge: How's Hope? Brooke: Oh, she is happier than ever. Have you seen Steffy? Ridge: Logan, she's not gonna crash the party. Brooke: Are you sure you haven't seen her? She's not there? Ridge: Will you stop worrying? Brooke: I know, but she is mysteriously quiet, and that really makes me nervous. Ridge: Look, she's not gonna cause any trouble tonight. Okay? I'm leaving now. See you soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: (Laughs) Well, hurry up. I'll save a dance for you. Daddy yankee: Hoy/ el mundo va a sentir/ el poder que llevo en mi/ hay una fiesta en mi pais/ a la sima hay que llegar/ solo hay una vida por vivir/ esto va pa mi gente/ de corazon uno pal baile/ y dos pa la union/ tres pa que aceptes/ la invitacion/ de la fiesta porque/ esto es mundial/ suena el grito de mi gente . Thomas: Look, about Steffy, she's my sister, but tonight's about you, so I won't let her wreck this. Hope: Thank you, Thomas. Thomas: Where's your mom? Hope: Um, I don't know. She's around here somewhere. Now if only my crazy boyfriend would get here. Thomas: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Marcus: You mean we gotta wear all this stuff, man? Dempsey: If you want to be in the video. Marcus: Yeah, okay. I got it. Dempsey: (Laughs) Go ahead. Marcus: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Why don't you go on home? I'll finish up here. Aggie: What's Bridget doing? Nick: She has a quiet evening of gestation planned. Are you, uh, a Yankee Daddy fan? Aggie: (Chuckles) Daddy Yankee? (Chuckles) Yeah, yeah, I like his music. Nick: Then why aren't you going to the party? Aggie: I'm a little old for a high school graduation party, Nick. Nick: So's your brother, but he's going. Aggie: Well, he's got a good reason. His girlfriend, Hope. Nick: How serious is that? Aggie: Oliver's crazy about her. Nick: We used to give our high school ring to our girlfriend. Aggie: Well, I bet you had to buy ten. (Chuckles) He got matching necklaces for the two of them, actually. This, uh, Chinese symbol for the word "Hope." Nick: Well, now that's a commitment. Aggie: I just want him to be good to her. And I know that he will be. You know, she's just... she's young. I made him promise me that he wouldn't push her, that he would absolutely wait till she said the word. So Oliver tells me that you were a big influence on hope when she was younger. Nick: Well, a long time ago when Brooke and I were together. Aggie: Well, he said that you actually saved her life when she was a kid. Nick: Well... a very scary situation, and I got real lucky. Aggie: So that was the second time, when you rescued her from Graham. What is it with you and women? I mean, you're a lifesaver, Nick. Brooke, Hope, Bridget and especially me. [SCENE_BREAK] Daddy Yankee: Suena/ el grito de mi gente/ oh/ suena el grito de mi gente/ oh/ suena el grito de mi gente/ oh/ Dempsey: (Chuckles) The man. Finally. All right. Oliver: This place is rockin', man. Dempsey: What do you expect? Marcus: Yo, Oliver, what's up, man? Oliver: (Chuckles) Marcus: Nice jacket, kid. Oliver: Oh, of course. It's from Forrester. Uh, where's Hope? Marcus: Uh... oh, there she is. Dempsey: Now you can go sweep her off her feet, man. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Aggie, let's get this straight. I didn't save your life. You did. Aggie: (Chuckles) I would never have been able to do that without your help. Nick: Well, thank you for the thought, but you're giving me way too much credit here. It took a lot of guts for you to stand up to the man who raped you. Aggie: It took your support for me to even get to that place in the first place, okay? What is it about you and women? Nick: What do you mean? Aggie: You just--you have this "knight on a white horse" thing going on, with --with Brooke and Hope and Bridget and me. Nick: (Scoffs) (Sighs) Believe me, y-you guys are the ones who are actually rescuing me in the long run. Aggie: Rescuing you? From what? Nick: I don't know. Myself, probably. There was a time when I wasn't the most stable individual in the world. Aggie: I've heard. So, um... were you in love with Brooke? Nick: Um... yes, I was. Aggie: What happened? Nick: Oh, I guess it was probably a phase we were going through. She seems to always wind up with the man she belongs with, and that would be Ridge. If two people are destined to be together, it's the two of them. Aggie: Like you and Bridget. Nick: Yeah, we've gone through what we had to to get where we are, and now we're good. Aggie: That's good. I want that for you. I'm happy for you. Nick: My number one cheerleader. Aggie: Yay! Rah! Maybe I should go to that high school party. Nick: Well, don't forget your pompoms. Aggie: (Sighs) My brother looked great, though, huh? Nick: Yeah. He's probably in for the time of his life. Aggie: Uh, he's never been in love before. Nick: That's probably the same for Hope. Aggie: Hmm, something so pure and unspoiled about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Daddy Yankee: Hey, yo!/ Peligro/ whoa, whoa/ caliente/ hey, hey (Voices overlapping) Daddy Yankee: You know it, baby/ Modelame as? dame ahora/ tu mejor pose/ pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ vivetelo as? dame ahora/ tu major/ pose, pose, pose pose, pose, pose/ modelame as? dame ahora/ tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pos (Bang) Audience: (Cheers) Daddy Yankee: Pose/ pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ (Rapping in Spanish) Woman: I'm ready. Daddy Yankee: (Rapping in Spanish) Daddy Yankee: Modelame/ as? dame ahora tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose vivetelo as? Dame/ ahora tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ Hey, yo/ peligro/ whoa, whoa/ whoa, whoa/ you know it, baby/ modelame as? dame ahora/ tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ vivetelo as? dame ahora/ tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ modelame as? dame ahora/ tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ vivetelo as? dame ahora/ tu major/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose/ pose, pose, pose [SCENE_BREAK] Aggie: I don't see Hope being ready to have sex. Nick: Please, could we not talk about that? I-I don't want to think about Hope-- Aggie: No, she respects you. Nick, you could talk to her. Nick: No, no, no, thank you. I will leave that up to Brooke. Aggie: No offense against Brooke, but from what I've heard, is she really... you know, the best person to talk to her daughter about sexuality? Nick: Well, it's not my job. I'm walking the straight and narrow now, thanks to Bridget. Aggie: Aw. (Chuckles) You have so much respect for her. Nick: Yes, yes, I do. It's not easy to be a bad boy when your wife has so much integrity. Aggie: But she's not perfect, Nick. You know, Bridget's not perfect. No one is. Nick: Okay, well, I'm not saying that she's perfect, but she's loyal, and she's faithful, and she would never let me down there. Come on. Go on. Go off to your party so you can keep an eye on your brother all night. Aggie: I'm not worried about Oliver. He wouldn't do anything crazy... I hope. [SCENE_BREAK] Daddy Yankee: Le gusta/ la gasolina Woman: Da me/ mas gasolina Daddy Yankee: Como/ le encanta la gasolina Woman: Da me/ mas gasolina Daddy Yankee: A ella/ le gusta gasolina Woman: Da me/ mas gasolina Daddy Yankee: Como/ le encanta la gasolina Woman: Da me/ mas gasolina (Music continues) Hope: Oliver! Where have you been? Oliver: What? Hope: Yeah, I've been looking everywhere for you. Oliver: What are you-- your necklace. Where is it? Hope: Oh, I left it at Dad's office. I'm sorry. (Echoing) I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry...

Yankee Daddy performs and everyone is having a good time

Adriana: So if Rex isn't Shane's father, then who is? I want to know his name. Gigi: Where do you get off coming here, making demands? What's your problem, anyway? Adriana: My problem is coming home from Paris and finding you in my home with my fiancé in tears telling him that you're so sorry. About what, Gigi? What in the world were you so sorry about? [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Since you found out that Adriana and I were a couple, you've been raining on our parade. And now, out of nowhere, you're dying to throw us a fabulous wedding? Dorian: Oh, Rex, I didn't know you were such a cynic. Rex: A cynic? Right. To think Dorian Lord could be anything but sincere -- shame on me. Dorian: I want you and Adriana to be happily married. Now, if you find that objectionable -- Rex: No, it's -- it's -- it's the suddenness of it, Dorian. One day, you can barely tolerate me, and the next day, you can't wait to have me as a son-in- law. What changed your mind? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Someone want to tell me what's going on here? Clint: I have it under control. Warren: You have nothing under control, and you never will. Clint: Warren, you don't want to question me on this. Bo: Why? And what about me, Clint? What if -- what if I have a question? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: What? Jared: Oh, I got that info on Warren Cobb. Your father's suspicions were correct. He was going after those subsidiaries. Natalie: Good thing we caught it as soon as we did. Jared: Yeah. Could've done some serious damage -- worse than Webster. Natalie: Better make plenty of copies. Jared: I'll have Phyllis do it. Natalie: Why not Gigi? Jared: Oh -- uh -- she had something going on with her son, so I gave her the morning off. Natalie: One of the perks of making out with the boss? Jared: There's nothing going on with Gigi and myself. You don't believe me. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: If you must know, I was sorry because -- I was sorry that Rex was there with me, and not you, because I know how much he missed you. Adriana: Uh-huh. Yes, that explains it. Is that also why you were upset? Because Rex missed me and that made you sad? Gigi: I was upset because -- Adriana: Oh, yes -- no, I know. It was those allergies, right. Well, you're obviously lying through your teeth. But for the record, I'm here because you just plain annoy me, not because I'm worried. In fact, the minute you left, Rex showed me continually just how much he missed me. Gigi: Great. Thanks for sharing. Adriana: Mm-hmm. Gigi: And since you "just plain annoy me," too, might be better if you leave. Adriana: Except that you haven't answered my first question. And you know, it's amazing how evasive you can be, Gigi. Shane has a father. Why not tell people who he is? Gigi: Fine, you want the truth? You've got it. Gigi: Shane? Shane: Why do you want to know about my dad? Adriana: Oh, well, your mom and I were just talking and I was curious, that's all. Gigi: Are you ready to go, honey? Shane: Yeah, I guess. Gigi: Shane's going to spring break camp today. I have to drop him on my way to work. Go get your backpack, okay? Shane: Are you upset, Mom? Gigi: No. No, I'm just -- just in a hurry. Shane: But I know how you get when anybody asks anything about my dad. Gigi: I'm fine; now go get your stuff. Shane: My dad was a hero, you know. Gigi: Shane -- Shane: Some people don't believe me about him because we don't have the same last name. Adriana: Oh, no? What was your dad's last name? Gigi: Don't answer her. Shane: My dad's name was Sergeant Brody Lovitt, United States Navy. Adriana: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Yes, I admit my change of heart about your wedding is rather sudden. Rex: "Rather" sudden? Closer to extremely, insanely, wildly, weirdly sudden. So, what gives? Did you get struck by lightening? Got some sign from up above that I'm a major catch? A great guy for your daughter? Adriana's voice: What you will do, since you're so good at controlling other people's lives, is make sure nothing stops this wedding from taking place. Dorian: I don't understand. Adriana: I think you do. If I don't marry Rex, I'll never speak to you again. Dorian: Yes, I had an epiphany. I now see the best in you. Now, listen, we've got some important planning to do. Well, why don't we sit down? You know, the most important thing about a successful wedding reception is to make sure that you are -- Rex: Oh, God -- where is Adriana? She and Layla are having one hell of a long meeting. Dorian: No. No, please, don't do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: Mrs. McBain -- Marcie: Oh. Markko: Hey. Marcie: Hi, Markko. I -- I guess my husband's not here yet. Markko: No, I haven't seen him. Do you want this booth right here? Marcie: Sure. Markko: All right, I'll clean it up for you. Marcie: Oh. Thanks. Markko: Yeah. Marcie: Thank you. Markko: We -- we miss you at school. You know, everyone's always saying how much better you were than Mrs. Lyness. She's our new English teacher. Marcie: How really sweet of you to say, Markko. Markko: Well, I'm not making it up. It's true, I swear. Marcie: Well, you know, if you ever need help with anything -- tutoring, or whatever, I'd be glad to give it to you free of charge. Markko: Thank you. I -- I may take you up on that. Huh. Marcie: I always thought you had a way with poetry. Oh, don't worry; I'm -- I -- I won't let it get out or anything. Markko: I wouldn't want to ruin my street cred, right? Marcie: Yeah, tough stuff. Oh, Michael -- over here. Markko: Hey, Dr. McBain. Michael: How are you? Markko: I'll get you guys some menus. Michael: Okay, thank you. Marcie: Thanks. Hey, I can't believe that you're actually here. I'm so glad you could leave the hospital and meet me for lunch. Michael: Well, wish I had more time. Oh, and I'm -- I'm not going to be home until really late tonight. Terry Pederson's out sick, and looks like I'm the only one who can cover her shift, so -- Marcie: Michael, is it always going to be like this? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Is someone ever going to tell me what's going on here? Clint: It's in B.E.'s best interest to buy Warren out, and your stockholders are going to clean up, and we'll have a stronger market share. Warren: I built that company from the ground up. Clint: I know that. You did a nice job, Warren. But there comes a time for everybody to step aside, and today, it's time for you to step aside. You and I both know that. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: You say there's nothing going on between you and Gigi -- okay, fine, there isn't. Jared: Well, then, what's with all the attitude? Natalie: I mean, what, am I supposed to be delighted that you were making out with an employee on company time? Is that supposed to be amusing to me? Jared: Well, I don't think you need to be judgmental. Natalie: Oh! Let's just drop this, okay? Jared: Well -- Natalie: Back off! Jared: Whoa! I was just trying to help. Natalie: Okay, but I don't need your help. Jared: Okay, how long is this going to be going on? Natalie: I don't know what you're talking about. Jared: You've hardly looked at me since I kissed Gigi. And I don't think it's just a company policy thing. Natalie: You know, well, maybe it's because I agree with Rex about you taking advantage of Gigi. Jared: Rex wasn't being protective of Gigi, he was jealous. Is that -- is that what you're feeling, Natalie? Are you jealous? Natalie: I am not jealous. I mean, one more time here. You're my uncle, and that means you're off-limits. And quite frankly, the idea of you and me together -- well, it's -- it's nauseating. Jared: What if things were different? Natalie: Oh, my God. Can you stop with your idiotic "what ifs"? We can't unring that bell, Jared. We already know the truth. Jared: Yeah. The good old truth. Well, I guess I better get these -- info copied. Natalie: You know, it does seem so strange, though. Warren Cobb trying to attack B.E., you know? He -- I met him at Grandpa's funeral, and he just seemed so nice. Jared: Sometimes people aren't what they seem. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Maybe we can work something out. Warren: All right. A compromise -- I'm open to that. Clint: Uh -- Warren, I need to discuss a couple things with my brother. Could you give us a moment? Warren: Of course. Bo, it was great to see you again. Bo: Yeah, you, too. Warren: How's that son of yours? I can't believe how big he's gotten. Bo: Matthew is doing just great, thanks for asking. Warren: Okay, Bo. Bo: Okay. What are you trying to do to the man? Clint: This is business. Bo: I don't care what it is, you don't annihilate somebody just to satisfy your own ambitions, especially when you've known that guy all your life. Clint: What difference does it make how long I've known the man? Bo: Well -- Warren is from the school of hard knocks, you know, just like Pa. His business is his life. You know the pride that he takes in that company. Clint: Phyllis -- ahem -- would you get Natalie and Jared in here right now? Bo: Why would you want to destroy the man? Clint: I have my reasons. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: You need anything else? Michael: No, thanks, Markko. [Michael sighs] Michael: Marcie -- Marcie: Yeah? Michael: A lot has happened with us. We can't ever go back to the way that things were, but there's no reason why we can't -- Marcie: Can't what? Move forward? Get a new beginning, a fresh start, a bright tomorrow? Michael: You know, fine. Then you try to put it into words, since all I ever seem to do is just throw out empty clichés. Marcie: Mike, I don't know what to do with myself. I've gone from being a mom and a teacher -- so busy, I can't see straight -- to this, to nothing. Michael: There was a time before when you weren't teaching or being a mom. It was just the two of us, and there were no careers or kids involved. We were just happy being together. Why can't we go back to that? Marcie: Maybe we can. If we can forgive each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Why don't you want me to call Adriana? Dorian: Because she's having a meeting with Layla. They have a lot of important things to discuss before Adriana leaves for Paris. Why do you want to disturb them? Rex: Uh -- because Adriana and I, her beloved fiancé, also only have a little time before she leaves for Paris. Dorian: Right, but just, you know, be patient. She'll be back soon, I'm -- I'm sure. Listen -- oh, oh! I -- I want to tell you -- your mother had the most marvelous idea for the wedding. [Rex sighs] Rex: Roxy, a marvelous idea? Dorian: Yes, indeed. She wants us to get wine from Nash's vineyard and then have Cristian Vega design special labels for the bottles. Rex: Cool. Classy. Dorian: I had a great time brainstorming with your parents. And your father is really quite the charmer. [Knock on door] Rex: Excuse me. Layla. Layla: Hey. Rex: Where's Adriana? Layla: She's not here? I need to talk to her about something before she leaves for Paris. Rex: I -- I don't get it. I thought you were meeting with her right now. Layla: Really? Well, obviously not. Dorian: We must have misunderstood. Rex: Nah -- I didn't misunderstand anything. Adriana told me she was meeting with Layla. Did she call you? Layla: No, but I guess it's possible that we were supposed to meet and I forgot. Rex: Okay, even so, if she hasn't been with you, where is she? [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Shane, go get your backpack right this minute. Shane: Okay. Adriana: Is that what you were going to tell me? That Shane's father was a Sergeant Brody Lovitt? Gigi: That's what Shane said. He has no reason to lie to you. Adriana: Oh, I'm sure he wasn't lying. But I am curious -- why doesn't he have his father's last name? Gigi: Shane's dad and I weren't married when he went overseas. I didn't get along with Brody's mom, and after he was killed, everything just fell apart. And that's when I moved to Texas and had Shane. Adriana: And Shane's grandmother never wanted to see him? Gigi: The woman hated me. Didn't want anything to do with me and my kid. Not that it's any of your business, anyway. And by the way, I do not appreciate your making Shane talk to you about his dad. Where do you get off interrogating him like that? Adriana: I just don't get why it's such a big secret. Unless you're hiding something. Gigi: Oh -- back off, Adriana! None of this concerns you! Adriana: Think about it, Gigi. You come to town to testify for Marcie McBain. You end up staying, getting a job because of my fiancé, your old boyfriend. Then I find out that you're hanging out with him at Capricorn, hanging around our apartment. What am I supposed to think? Gigi: What's the matter? Don't you trust Rex? Adriana: Oh, I do. I trust Rex completely. It's you I don't trust. Gigi: I'm not going to stand here and take this from you. If you're feeling insecure about Rex, that's your problem, not mine. Adriana: Why, because you're going after Jared Buchanan? Gigi: Hmm, my God -- and where'd you hear that, from the same blabby friend who told you she saw Rex and me together at Capricorn? Adriana: Look, I'm not putting you down for it. Jared is hot. And he's got a lot of money, now that he's a Buchanan. You know, I could see why you'd be into him. Gigi: And it'd keep me away from Rex, right? Adriana: I'm just saying, if you're into him, you should go for it. Gigi: Hmm, like I need your advice. Adriana: Suit yourself. Be alone. I'm just trying to help. Gigi: You know how you can help? By getting out of my face right now. I have to get my son to camp. Adriana: I understand. I'm really glad we had this talk. Feel like I got to know you better. Bye. Shane: I'm ready to go. What was Rex's girlfriend doing here, anyway? What did she want? Gigi: Well, whatever it was, she didn't get it. And she won't. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Hey, why is Warren Cobb out in the reception area? Clint: Did you get the information I wanted? Jared: Yeah, I just didn't want to take a chance with email. It's pretty volatile stuff. Clint: Read that. You still think we shouldn't take out Cobb? I got lucky. I got wind of what Cobb was planning to do before any damage was actually done. Look at the groundwork that he laid out there. He was coming at us from a different angle, but he had the same end game as Virgil Webster. And the end game is blow up B.E., and then cherry pick the pieces. Bo: So we just return the favor? Clint: What did Pa teach us about wounded grizzlies? Bo: The most dangerous kind. Clint: Phyllis, send Cobb back in. Jared: Uh -- you want us to leave? Clint: God, no. You stay here. Warren: So, have we reached some sort of compromise? Clint: No, Warren, that's not going to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: You need anything else, just let me know. Michael: Marcie, I told you many times, I understand why you did what you did. Marcie: You understand, really? You understand how I kidnapped our son and went on the run? You understand how I held Viki Davidson at gunpoint? You understand these things? Michael: Yes, yes. You were under a lot of pressure, a lot of pressure, and you weren't yourself. Marcie: You keep coming up with all these excuses for me, Michael, but that's all they are. You don't really accept what I did. Michael: No, it wasn't you, Marcie. You lost yourself. [Marcie sighs] Michael: You were convinced that it would be wrong for Tommy to be with Todd. You were -- you were trying to protect your son. Marcie: So now you're trying to justify it, just like you justified what you did in this -- your part in this. Michael: My part? Marcie: Not telling me the truth about Tommy in the first place. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Why isn't she answering? Dorian: I'm sure she's fine, Rex. Rex: Adriana would not lie to me. Hey, me again. Call me when you get this. [Rex sighs] Layla: Okay, I'm -- I'm starting to worry, too. Rex: All right, look, I'm going to go look for her. Just stay here. Call Blair, Sarah -- whoever you can think of. Dorian: No, no, don't -- really, wait just a while longer. This is silly. Rex: Not to me. Whew, there you are! Oh! Adriana: Hey. Rex: Oh, I was so worried. She's here, folks, one piece. Layla: Girl, what happened to you? We were supposed to meet? Dorian: I -- I'm sure you misunderstood. Adriana: No, she didn't. Um -- look, I didn't have a meeting with Layla. I lied to you. Rex: Why? Adriana: Because I didn't want you to know that I was going to see Gigi. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Shane, your hat and gloves. I told -- Shane: It's not that cold, Mom. Gigi: You were just sick the other day -- you're going to wear your hat and gloves. Shane: Are you mad at me? Gigi: For what? Shane: Telling that girl my dad's name. Gigi: No. "That girl" is Adriana and no, honey, I'm not mad at you. I just don't like it when people are so nosy and, you know, I think from now on, we should keep that stuff between us, okay? Shane: Okay. Gigi: Shane, honey, I -- I know that you're proud of your dad and -- and you want to tell everyone about him. But just trust me on this, okay, please? There are some things that some people are just better off not knowing. [Gigi sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: So, you went to see Gigi. What's -- what's the big deal? Why would you not want me to know that? Dorian: Oh, Rex is right. We -- we have much more important things to discuss like wedding to plan, for goodness sakes. Adriana: Mom, it's fine, okay? I can handle this. So, here's the thing -- even though I know that you love me, love me, love me, I went to see Gigi because I can't help but feel a little bit threatened by this old girlfriend who suddenly turns up and insinuates herself into your life. Rex: I thought we'd worked through the trust issues. Adriana: We have. I trust you completely, but I don't know Gigi well enough to trust her -- Rex: Oh, come on! Adriana: Especially when I'm in Paris and I hear that you're out together at Capricorn and getting her a job at B.E. And especially that thing with Jared -- Rex: That was -- Adriana: Just because he kissed her. Rex: Uh -- that was about him being a jerk. It had nothing to do with Gigi. Adriana: So, if you had seen him kissing some random person, you would have not even said anything? Rex: Gigi's an old friend -- she's like a sister. If -- if I'm protective of her, that's why. And, I feel kind of bad for her. She's had -- she's had a tough life. For the one billionth time, it is you I'm in love with, Adriana. Adriana: I know. And I'm calmer now because Gigi and I actually had a really nice talk and I know that I have nothing to worry about with her -- nothing at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Oh, is that what this is all about? Me lying to you about Tommy being Todd's son? Marcie: Well, that is how it all started, isn't it -- with your lie? Michael: Oh, that's great, Marcie. Why don't we just lay all the blame on me, because God knows I deserve more punishment, that I haven't suffered enough. Marcie: I'm not trying to punish you, Michael. You know, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, you're right. I have no business blaming you for my mistakes, do I? Look, I -- I don't blame you, okay? I mean, maybe I am trying to take some of the guilt off of myself, Michael, because I -- well, I don't know what else to do, okay? Michael: Why don't we try to move past the blame and the guilt altogether, all right? Why don't we try to take some positive steps in our lives instead of -- instead of dwelling on what went wrong, instead of dwelling on what we've lost and how we screwed up? Marcie: So we move forward, Michael? Another tired cliché? I don't know how. Michael, I wish I did, but I don't know how. Michael: You need to be busy, all right? You've got too much time on your hands to sit around and think about what happened and go over it and over it and over it. Marcie: Busy with what? Michael, I don't have a job, I cannot get a job. I don't have a kid, I can't have one, I cannot get another one, so you tell me, Michael -- what am I supposed to do? Michael: That -- you need to figure that out for yourself, Marcie. I don't -- write another book and take a class, get a -- I can't do that for you. Marcie: Fine, fine. I will figure it out, and I am sorry if I make you unhappy. [Pager beeps] Marcie: Huh. [Michael sighs] Marcie: Michael, come here. Look, Michael? Please, listen to me -- just wait. And I -- I don't mean to make you unhappy. I -- I love you. Michael: I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: We know everything you were planning, Warren. So we're going to buy you out -- it's just that simple. Warren: It wasn't my idea, Clint. It was in the preliminary stages -- I hadn't approved it yet. For God's sakes, Bo, I've known you since you were knee-high, your daddy was my friend and confidant. Why in the hell would I want to destroy his business? Clint: Well, I don't believe you and I just can't take a chance with my family and their futures. Now, if you were in my boots, you'd be doing the same thing. Warren: Destroy a man's life? Clint: Well, you should've thought of that before you put me in the position of having to protect my family. You're finished, get out. Warren: And I thought Asa Buchanan was dead. [Door closes] Jared: Uh -- you need anything else from us? Bo: No, you and Natalie can leave. Jared: Okay. [Door closes] Clint: This is the world that we live in and I did what I had to do. Bo: Yeah, but you didn't have to enjoy it. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: I don't know what to think. I've never seen my dad like that before. Jared: Well, I think he was just looking out for the company, you know, for the family. Natalie: Even so, was it necessary to humiliate Warren Cobb like that in front of us? Jared: Well, with all the attacks on B.E. since Asa died, I think your dad needs to get the "take no prisoners" message out there. Might be the only way to stop others from coming after us, you know? Natalie: So, what, you're saying that the message we need to send is that we're a heartless, ruthless company? Jared: Better than letting people think they can just walk over us. Natalie: I just think that there's a more humane way of handling this. Jared: I disagree -- I think your dad did the only thing he could. Natalie: Really? So if being cruel is all my dad could do, would you admire that, Jared? Would anyone? Jared: Natalie, he's your father. You need to trust that he knows what he's doing. Natalie: No. No. I don't -- I don't know where that man came from, but I don't know that man. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Whatever it is you're thinking, just say it. Bo: You could've handled it privately. You didn't have to invite Natalie and Jared in here to watch that poor man squirm! Clint: I wanted them to see the "poor man" who was trying to ruin us. Bo: Yeah, but he backed down! Why didn't you just leave it at that? Clint: And give him another chance to come after us? He fired the first shot, I fired the last one. Bo: Oh, come on. This isn't a war -- this is business. Clint: Well, to Pa, it was one and the same. Bo: Yeah, but to Pa, not to me. And not to you, either -- that's what I thought anyway. Clint: Well, I think that we should move on. I've got work to do. Bo: How did you get him to back down? Clint: Oh, I had him dead to rights. Bo: Oh. Because I know that you told me that you had a -- a possible plan, nothing concrete, and I know that he would never sell his company. There's not enough money in this world that would make him sell his company. So if it wasn't financial pressure, then what kind of pressure was it, Clint? What kind of dirt did you have on the man? [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Why don't you tell me about Starr and Cole, huh? How are they doing? Markko: Uh -- it's pretty bad. I am kind of worried about them. Marcie: You know, know that you and Langston are going with each other and that she lives with Dorian Lord and the Mannings, so I was wondering if you ever saw Tommy -- hmm -- see him. Markko: Uh, sometimes. You know, he's a cool kid. Marcie: Hmm. Markko: Seems to be doing okay. Marcie: I suppose I really shouldn't have asked you that, I guess, but I -- I just can't help it, you know, even though Tommy -- Sam -- is no longer with me, I still think of him as my little boy, you know? Markko: Yeah. Marcie: Oh, hey, Gigi. Gigi: Hi. Marcie: Hi. Gigi: Markko, I was wondering if anyone found a watch, because I took it off here the other day when I was helping out and I think I might've left it. Markko: Well, I can check. Gigi: Thank you. I can only stay a minute -- I have to get to work. Marcie: Oh. You had a half day or something? Gigi: I took the morning off. I overheard you talking to Markko just now -- you sound upset. Marcie: You know, just the usual -- huh. Missing Tommy, thinking about him, trying to figure out what to do with my life. Gigi: I wish I could help. I'd hang out with you more if I could. Marcie: Uh-uh. Hey, look, you got a big new job, you've got a kid to raise, you're a very busy person. Why would you want to waste your time on me, right? Gigi: Marcie, you're my friend. Marcie: I know -- I'm sorry. I'm -- I'm sorry I said that, you know? The only thing I seem to be capable of these days is self-pity. Gigi: That'll change, okay, as soon as you figure out what you need to do. Marcie: Yeah? How do I do it, huh? I mean, you seem to be able to. You have your problems, yet you are strong and you're positive. You know, you fight -- you fight through it all. Gigi: You're giving me way too much credit -- huh. Sometimes I -- I feel just the way you do -- confused, worried, and not sure what the next step is. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Nobody has ever made me feel the way you do, Adriana. Just feeling your arms around me, looking into those big brown eyes makes me crazy with desire. Adriana: Hmm -- me, too. Rex: So, no more insecurity, okay? Adriana: No more. Rex: Now, I will let you and your mom and Layla talk wedding because I have work to do. So, I'm going to take this to the diner. Call me or come by when you're all weddinged out. Adriana: I won't be too long. Rex: See ya, guys. Have fun. Layla: Bye, Rex. Dorian: Bye. [Rex sighs] Layla: You know what? I'm going to go, too, just for a minute. I've got some really cool design ideas for bridesmaid's dresses and I want you to take a look at them. Adriana: Great, sounds good. Layla: I'll be back in a few. Adriana: Okay. Dorian: Bye-bye. Are things really all right between you and Rex? Honestly, I was -- I was surprised when you told him the truth about going to see Gigi. Adriana: Oh. I'm sure, seeing as how the truth doesn't usually occur to you. Dorian: So, things went well between the two of you? Adriana: Oh, yes. We bonded like mad -- she's my new B.F.F. Dorian: Seriously? Adriana: Please -- woman makes my skin crawl. I trust her even less now. Dorian: Something's different. What happened to you in Paris? Adriana: Hmm -- "what happened to me"? Uh, well, I worked, drank some wine, ate some pate, maybe gained a pound or two. Dorian: I'm serious. You seem changed -- your personality -- and quite frankly, I find it jarring. Adriana: Well, weren't you the one who wanted me to change? I mean, you're the one who sent me to Paris, keep me away from Rex. And besides, what's so "jarring"? I'm not as sweet and innocent as I used to be, heaven forbid. Dorian: That's it exactly. You do seem less innocent. Adriana: Well, have you yourself not pointed out to me that innocent people are usually taken advantage of? And did you yourself take advantage of sweet, innocent, trusting me? Well, no more. [Knock on door] [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Marcie: Well, here I am going on about myself and there is something going on. So, come on, spill the beans -- what is it? Is it Shane? Is it the move -- he's having a hard time adjusting? Gigi: No. It's not the move. It's -- Rex: Hey. Gigi: Rex. Rex: Adriana told me she came to see you before. Gigi: Really? What'd she say? Rex: Uh -- just that you two had a nice talk. Gigi: Yeah, well, we did. I have to get to work. Markko: Gigi, I didn't get a chance to look for your watch, some customers came in. I'll go look now. Gigi: No, there's no time, Markko. I have to get to B.E. I never should've taken the morning off. Rex: Was it something I said? Singer: I can't believe [SCENE_BREAK] [Gigi sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: It doesn't matter what kind of leverage I used against him. Bo: It does to me. Clint: What matters is that he backed down. Cobb was a threat to us -- he's not anymore. Bo: But, Clint, I thought we were in this together. Clint: We are. But sometimes, somebody's hands are going to get a little dirty. Would you rather they be yours? Bo: I'd rather neither one of us ended up getting down in the mud. Clint: Well, then this company is going to go straight to hell. Is that what you want? Because that's what's going to happen if we don't fight fire with fire. Bo, did you never bend the rules even a little bit when you were police commissioner? I mean, for God's sake, what's more important than defending the family and protecting the Buchanan name? Bo: Well, that's the way Pa always saw it, right? The end justifies the means. We don't care who gets hurt. Clint: Better them than us. Bo: Yeah, but, Clint, you never saw it that way -- any more than I did. Clint: I have come to realize, for the longest time, we didn't have to believe that. Why? Because Pa did the dirty work for us. That means we could play the moralist, we could play the high and mighty. Pa built this company into an empire for you, for me, Cord, Matthew -- for all the Buchanans. Pa is gone now, and someone has to take over. Now, if you want to take the high road, that's fine -- go right ahead, God bless you. But don't you judge me for making necessary choices. Don't you judge me for doing what needs to be done. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: I was like you in some ways, Jared. I mean, you know, I -- I grew up without a father, found out I was a Buchanan, definitely felt like an outsider at first. But the difference between you and me is that when I came to town, I came to scam the Buchanans and you didn't even know you were one. In fact, my dad -- he's the last one I got to know. I really wasn't sure if he even wanted to have anything to do with me. But once I got to know my father, I found out that he was the most incredible, sensitive, loving, caring man that I had ever met. And he was -- well, he is a hero for me in so many ways. And seeing him like that -- God, it felt like I was just seeing somebody else. Jared: I -- hey, you know, sometimes people get stuck doing things that they don't want to, things that aren't even them. And they may have good reasons for it, honorable reasons, and even if people end up getting hurt, it was never the intention. Natalie: I don't like finding out that people aren't who I think they are. Jared: You're not talking about your father right there. You're talking about me. [NEXT_ON] Sarah: I do have one question, though -- why do you have so much faith in me? John: This isn't about Cole and Starr -- it's about you and Todd, isn't it? Antonio: The way I see it, John is out to try and nail someone else!

Layla knocks on the door

Chloe: I think, deep down inside, he knows that you're his daddy. Daniel: I hope so. Anyway, um, you know, Maggie-- she's coming by. So if anything goes wrong, I've got some backup here. Chloe: You'll be great. And I will be there as soon as I'm finished with my errands. Daniel: Okay, no problem. [Knock at door] Daniel: Oh, hold that. That's Maggie at the door. Bye, I got to go. You wanna help me open the door? Oh, come on. I got an idea, let's try it. Watch this. You ready? Elevator up. [Imitates motor grinding] I got you. [Laughs] Yeah. Come here, buddy. Can you do this? You got it. That's it, use that muscle. Pull, pull. Rip it open. Nicole: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock at door] Jennifer: Come in! Chloe: Hi. Jennifer: Hi. What are you doing here? Chloe: I hope it's okay. I know I didn't call first. Jennifer: Um, yeah. It's fine. I-I'm free right now. Chloe: Great. Jennifer: Come on in. Chloe: [Sighs] Um...I thought that maybe you and I should talk face-to-face. Jennifer: What about? Chloe: Parker. And Daniel. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Hello. Eric: Good morning. Kristen: Is everyone else running late? Eric: No. I cancelled the board meeting. Kristen: Really? Without telling us? Eric: I wanted to speak with you two privately. Brady: Why? Eric: Given the public nature of your relationship, and the very public nature of your fistfight that you had with your father John...the idea of us all working together to build this school seems a little bit naive. Brady: What do you mean? Eric: It means that it's not happening. Brady: [Scoffs] [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Hi. John: Hey. Marlena: I must say, I was so relieved to get your message. John: I'm glad you could make it. Marlena: Does it mean you've changed your mind? Are you staying in town? John: No, I haven't changed my mind. The reason I called you is I'm leaving town today. Marlena: Today? You're leaving today? John: My meetings in Paris and Milan got set up faster than I expected. Marlena: Baloney! You're running away. You don't even want to stand and fight for us, do you? John: No, what I want is to figure out a way to break up my son from that woman. And, for some reason, I just can't think in this environment. Not lately, anyway. Marlena: When are you coming back? John: I don't know. Thinking about staying in Italy for a while, after I wrap up my meetings, just to check out what's changed since we last left. Marlena: So everything that we've built...everything we've survived...everything we have meant to each other, you're going to throw that away because I didn't tell you about Brady and Kristen? John: If I had known earlier what was going on, maybe I could have done something for my son. But you made a decision. You let that woman use him, maybe even destroy him. Marlena: You told me she was right and I was wrong. John: [Sighs] See? You didn't have any faith in me. You know what really bothers me, Doc? You still don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I think he likes your present. Nicole: Yeah. Daniel: [Whispers] Here you go. [Normal voice] Well, you're pretty quiet. Nicole: I didn't think he'd be here. Daniel: Yeah, this is my first time alone with him here. [Whispers] Here. Nicole: I thought I would just...drop the present off and tell you how happy I am for you. Daniel: Okay, you know, if-- if this is too much, I'm sorry. Nicole: No, no, no, I'm-- I'm sorry. Please, don't you be sorry. It's just-- Daniel: A painful reminder of what you lost. Nicole: Of everything I lost. It's my own fault. Daniel: Um...no. Not the baby. It's not. Nicole: I don't know. Daniel: Nicole. Nicole: I don't know. I spent so much time trying to keep you and Jennifer apart. Maybe...maybe if I took better care of myself, I-- Daniel: Okay, don't say that. 'Cause that is not true. Nicole: Okay. Okay. So you're here with Jennifer now...right? And I've got my BFFs now, over at the convent. It's great. Daniel: You will find somebody, somebody who is right for you. Nicole: I found somebody. The hard part was...getting him to see that I was right for him. Daniel: I'm sorry. I-- Nicole: I--mm. So how is Jennifer handling you having a son? Daniel: Um, she's, uh--she was, well, shocked as I was to find out, but she's happy. Yeah. Nicole: Is she happy that Chloe's back in your life? Daniel: Oh, she knows that what Chloe and I had is, uh-- is over. Nicole: Daniel...I think there's something that you should know. Daniel: What? What is it? Nicole: Well, I...I hope you don't take this the wrong way... but, um... [Knock at door] Daniel: Oh, okay, I'm sorry. Um... [Clicks tongue] Hey, you wanna go answer the door again? Yeah, all right, here we go. Come up. [Imitates rocket lifting off] Ready? All right. Come on, little dude. See what kind of muscles you got. There you go. All right, now, rip it open. Yeah. Maggie: Hi! Both: Hi. Maggie: How are you doing? How are you? Nicole. Nicole: I was just leaving. Daniel: What? No, no, you weren't. No, no, you were in the middle of telling me something. Nicole: Oh, it's really not that important. I-I just...I just really wanted you to know how happy I am for you. And I know that you've...always really loved Parker and...and I know how you're gonna be such a great father, so I hope you have fun with him. I'll see you later, little dude. Both: Bye. Nicole: [Sobs] [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: So what do you want to say about Daniel and Parker? Chloe: I'm so sorry about Jack. You must miss him so much. Jennifer: Yes, and I always will. But I really don't think that you came here to talk about Jack. Chloe: Actually, I kinda did. Jennifer: Excuse me? Chloe: Well, I grew up in this town, and I saw you and Jack over the years. I know how much you two meant to each other. So I understand you saying you'll always grieve for him... which, um, makes me wonder about you and Daniel. Jennifer: Mm. Wonder what? Chloe: Makes me wonder whether Daniel is maybe a transition for you, to help you get past losing Jack? Jennifer: Do you think that I don't know my feelings, Chloe? Chloe: I'm not trying to barge in where I don't belong. Jennifer: Really? You're not? Chloe: No, but Parker has to get used to not seeing Philip anymore. And he has to accept Daniel as his dad and learn to love him, which means he has to get to know you and care about you. And if, God forbid, you and Daniel didn't work out, I'm just afraid that Parker would be more hurt and confused than he already is. And I have to put my son first. I have to think about-- Jennifer: Chloe, give me a break. You did not come here to talk about Parker. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: You want us to resign from the board? Eric: In a word, yes. Brady: Do you have any idea how much money this school is gonna lose if you do this? Kristen: Okay, don't do this, don't do this, I'll resign. Let Brady stay and help you raise the money you need. Brady: Eric, don't do this. Kristen: The most important thing is the school, right? Of course, my family will still honor its pledge to the building fund, okay? You guys need to work this out. Don't let this come between you brothers. Brady: We're stepbrothers. Kristen: You're brothers. Okay? Brady: Are you pleased with yourself? Eric: No. Brady: Good. And just so you know, I'm not staying on the board without Kristen. Eric: That's fine with me. And, given the way you're conducting your life, I don't think you and I will ever work together on anything anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: How long will you be gone? John: I don't know. Marlena: And do you have any suggestions as to how I keep the family safe from Kristen while I'm alone? John: Kristen's M.O. has changed, Doc. She's into mind games now. Marlena: She is? Oh, really? Oh, my. John: Stay away from her. Do not engage. Marlena: I'll try not to. Shall I have the locks changed? John: If I thought she was a physical danger to you, I would not go out of town. Now, got a lot of things to do before I get to the airport, so please...stop thinking about her. Just let her go. Marlena: You too! John: [Sighs] Marlena: [Sobs] [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Oh. Maggie: Okay. [Laughing] Daniel: Wow. I know it's, uh--it's finally quiet in here. How'd you do it? 'Cause I tried to put him to sleep and he just--he--I lost it and... Maggie: Well, I don't know, he's used to sleeping in a crib. So I just put some pillows all around him, and it made him feel a little more secure. Daniel: Gosh, I have so much to learn here. Maggie: You've been alone with him all morning. That's a lot. He had a meltdown, because he's in a strange new place. That's not the end of the world. Daniel: Yeah, but you know what? I'm impatient. I missed two years out of his life. I mean, he never should have left here, never. His crib should be in here. That room, that guest room, should be a little boy's room. It should be his room. Maggie: And it will be. You've got him back now. Daniel: No, he put up with me this morning because he had to. I mean, as soon as you walked in, he wanted you. I'm just--I'm a stranger in this kid's life. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Are you questioning my commitment to my son? Jennifer: No, I am not. I do not doubt your concern for your son or that you're a good mother. Chloe: Then why did you say that? Jennifer: Because I don't believe Parker is the reason you came here today. Chloe: What other reason would there be? Jennifer: Chloe, you--you said to me that you accept the fact that Daniel has moved on with me, but I don't think you mean it. Chloe: Okay, look. You have every reason to be suspicious of me. But now that it's just the two of us, I think it's time to clear the air. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Matt: Nicole. Nicole: Hi! Father Matt! I didn't know you were back in town. Father Matt: I've been hearing about you. I hear you're doing wonderful things in the church office. Sister Annabel can finally find things. Nicole: Yeah, well, at least I'm finally doing something right. [Laughs] Father Matt: You don't sound too happy about it. Nicole: Well, that's an understatement. Father Matt: Well, would you like to talk about it? Nicole: Yeah, okay. Father Matt: So... Nicole: Well, um...okay, there's, uh, there's this guy that I used to be involved with, and...I'm worried about him. Because he's dating this new woman, who's so self-righteous and annoying, and she wouldn't know how to have a good time if it bit her in the... okay, she's dull. Father Matt: Sounds like he doesn't feel the same way. Nicole: He's a great guy. But--but he's so clueless when it comes to women. I mean, he hasn't even noticed that this--this other woman from his past is trying to break up him and--well, let's just call her "the dull one." Father Matt: Maybe you still have some strong feelings about this man. Nicole: Yeah, I-I guess. Father Matt: Well, then you can't be entirely objective. Nicole: Well, no, I mean... well, just today, I-I-I was gonna warn him about what's happening, but then I realized, I mean, why would I help him stay with the dull one, when I should just sit back and let the scheming one do her worst? Well, what do you think I should do? Father Matt: Nothing. Because all that's none of your business. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: So this is personal, isn't it? Eric: I wish you would have been more honest with me about your relationship with Kristen. Brady: You know, what board members do in their free time, why is that any of your business? Eric: It becomes my business when you're sleeping with a woman who was once involved with your father. And then you and your father get in a fistfight because of it? Brady: Don't you think you're being just a tad bit judgmental? Eric: And don't you think you're being a little bit tacky? It's not my business. But I'm not gonna have it have a poor reflection on this church. Brady: Does that collar give you the right to look down on people? Is that what it does, hmm? Eric: [Bangs on desk] I'm talking to you as your brother. Not as a priest. If it were up to me, Kristen would have never even been on this board. She's as dangerous as her old man and phony as a $3 bill. Brady: You don't even know her at all! Eric: I know she tried to kill my mother, and that's all I need to know! Brady: And she paid for it! And she regrets it every day of her life, okay? Eric: She has got you so tied up in knots, you don't even see reality. Don't you see how this is affecting your whole family? Brady: If you're talking about my dad... Eric: He and Mom have put you back together so many times! How have you paid them back? By being selfish. You don't even...you don't even care that their marriage is falling apart because of it. Brady: Look. I talked to Dad and Marlena, okay? They won't even give Kristen the benefit of the doubt. Eric: And why should they? Brady: I thought you becoming a priest would change you, make you different somehow, but it hasn't. I was wrong. [Door slams shut] [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Mm. Don't go. Please don't go. I've got a terrible feeling...if you go, you're never coming back. John: I don't know what's ahead for us, Doc. But I'll be back. Marlena: I'm gonna hold you to that. [Sniffles] John: [Sighs] Marlena: [Sobs] [Door opens, shuts] Marlena: [Sobbing gently] [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: I don't know if I've ever told you this, but I'm very happy...that you had a good childhood. But...I still wish that I'd been the one who bandaged your skinned knees and tucked you into bed at night. Daniel: Well, I was lucky. I had a good mother, and now I have another one. Maggie: [Laughs] Well, our life together is kind of unconventional. Daniel: [Laughs] Maggie: We're happy, though, aren't we? Daniel: Yeah. Maggie: All right, I'm sure Parker's gonna feel the same way. Daniel: Now how is it that you always know the right thing to say? Maggie: Oh, I don't. Believe me. Daniel: Well, you do as far as I'm concerned. 'Cause I am so lucky to have you in my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: As unhappy as I am that my marriage to Daniel is over...I accept that he's with you now. Jennifer: [Scoffs] Chloe: I do. And if you think I've been hiding something, it's because I was. [Sighs] See, the thing is... before I left Salem... for a little while... I was... I-I was a prostitute. Jennifer: Chloe, I know that. And you know what? It's none of my business. It's really not. Chloe: You're right, it isn't. But now that you know the worst, I think it's the best for you to hear the whole story. Jennifer: No, because I really don't think it is my-- Chloe: No, please just... please hear me out. I really feel like it could change everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Matt: Nicole, I have a suggestion. Why don't you focus on doing something for someone else? Something good, something generous. Something that doesn't involve your own needs. Nicole: That's a good idea. Now I just have to figure out what that is. Father Matt: Okay, well, let's think about this. Nicole: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] [Feet running] Kristen: Hey, John! Hey! Hey! Wait! Wait! Wait! Hey, how's it going? John: [Sighs] What do you want? Kristen: Well, that was some scene at the coffeehouse between you and Marlena. Was that for real? Or was it just for my benefit? John: Mm, didn't know you were there. Why? You spying on us? Kristen: Spying? I wouldn't spy. I was just there for coffee. But, I mean, you know, when Marlena chooses to make a spectacle of herself, it's a little hard to ignore. John: Yeah, well, she's not quite as subtle as you are. Kristen: Mm, that's funny. John: [SNickers] Kristen: Are you really leaving town? John: Only long enough to figure out a way to make my son see you for the monster that you really are. Kristen: So what's going on with you and Marlena anyway? Trouble in paradise? That did not look like a fond farewell. John: Aw, go to hell. Kristen: Yeah, you first. [Sighs] Whoever said, "Revenge is sweet"...didn't know the half of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: Well, I am sorry, it's just, it's a horrible, horrible story and I just... don't think that anyone could hold that against you. And I just want you to know that I-I won't. Chloe: Thank you. I...I appreciate that. It's such a relief. I just keep thinking that somebody else would have found a way to fight back. But me...I let Vivian convince me that Daniel was having an affair with Carly. I let Philip seduce me. I had no idea that Stephanie and her friend and Caroline Brady were all trying to arrange the results of my amnio. That's all so...crazy. But I let other people ruin the best thing that ever happened to me. If Daniel had known that Parker was his son, even if he'd found out about Philip and me... maybe we could have worked things out. I'm pretty sure that Daniel would have at least wanted to try, for Parker's sake. But, as it was, he turned and walked away. Jennifer: Chloe, I understand...what you're saying, but I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Chloe: Well...I know you are such a good person and you're always trying to do the right thing. Jennifer: So, what you're saying is, you think the right thing to do would be for me to give up Daniel? Chloe: I lost Daniel, and it's my own fault. If you make him happy, then I would never ask you to give him up. What I'm worried about is what you could do to Parker. Jennifer: What are you talking about? How could I hurt Parker, Chloe? Chloe: Well, I have a lot of friends at this hospital from when I was a volunteer. And I heard that you asked for the number for Child Protective Services. Jennifer: Hey, wait a minute. Who told you that? Chloe: It doesn't matter. Jennifer: It does matter. I need to know. Chloe: Were you gonna call them and tell them about me? Jennifer: No, why would I do that, Chloe? I would never-- Chloe: To get me out of Parker's life and Daniel's. [Knock at door] Nurse: Sorry to barge in, but you've been holding your calls. Jennifer: [Stammers] What do you need? What is it? Nurse: The hospital administrator wants to see you right away. Jennifer: I am sorry. I'm right in the middle of some-- Chloe: You know what? I got to pick up Parker from Daniel anyway, but please, just think about what I said. [Door shuts] [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Nicole. Nicole: Hi. [Sighs] Eric: Hello. Nicole: Um... Eric: [Sighs] Nicole: I brought you your mail. Was this getting uncomfortable? Eric: I was actually looking for that. I threw it at Brady today. Nicole: You...oh. Um, well...is it about a family matter that doesn't concern me? Or can I ask if you were fighting about Kristen? Eric: I asked them both to resign from the board. I just couldn't tolerate them using the church and the building fund to make their relationship look respectable. Nicole: How did Brady feel about that? Eric: Uh... [Sighs] He didn't want to hear a negative word about her. Nicole: And there are so many negative things to say. Eric: Yeah, well, he said he's--that she's changed, in love. Nicole: He really said that? Eric: He's getting played. Kristen as much as admitted it to John. I don't know what it's gonna do to him when he finally realizes that. And between him and the problems it's causing my mom and John, I don't understand how one woman could tear a family apart. [SCENE_BREAK] John: [Inhales forcefully] Both: Hey. John: Just ran into Kristen. You know, the girl was reveling in the fact that I'm getting ready to head out of town and things aren't going so well between Marlena and me. Brady: You going out of town? John: Seems like a good time to take some meetings with the European offices. Brady: So you'll be back. John: Mm, eventually. Once I figure out how I'm gonna get through to you about Kristen. Brady: [Sighs] Then you're gonna be gone a long time, Dad. You know, until...until you accept the fact that Kristen's a part of my life, maybe you should just not come home. At least not for my sake. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristen: It was absolutely fantastic, Father. I mean, Marlena was practically begging John not to go. Stefano: So...John has lost his wife and his son because of you? Kristen: Well, yes, of course. And now John's life will never be the same. Stefano: All right, well, look, since you have your Victory, now it's time for you to dump Brady Black. Kristen: Uh...actually, I don't think I'm going to do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Brady's not the man you knew. And John, he's leaving town for a while. Nicole: What? Why? Because of this? What about your mom? Eric: I think it's...pretty accurate to say that they are separating. Nicole: Wait a minute. I mean, they're the world's most devoted couple. Eric: They were. Nicole: And this is all because of Kristen? Eric: That's what my mom says. Nicole: So it sounds like the only way to get your mom and John and Brady back together is if Kristen is out of the picture. Eric: Nicole. What are you thinking about? Nicole: Causes that can be won. Well, time for my break. Don't give up hope. Eric: I've been praying a lot. Maybe I'll get a divine inspiration. Nicole: Good idea. All right, you do your thing and I'll do mine. You're still helping people who help themselves, right? 'Cause I'm counting on that. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: You got what you want, so it's time to give him his walking papers, huh? Kristen: I'm not sure I have what I want. Stefano: You said that John has left Marlena. Kristen: Yeah, but if I keep seeing Brady, then I can keep sticking it to John and Marlena. Stefano: Hah. Yeah, if that's all there is to it. Kristen: I know exactly what I'm doing, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] [Soft overlapping chattering] Brady: Hi. Marlena: [Sighs] Hi. Brady: I ran into Dad. Marlena: Well, then you know. Brady: About him...going to Europe? Marlena: For an indefinite period of time. Brady: Eric also...told me that you and Dad have been having problems, and it's because of me. And I really wanted to say that I'm sorry about that. Marlena: It's not your fault. It's my fault. Brady: Why? What did you do? [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: If I tell you something, will you, uh... promise not to repeat it? Especially to Daniel? Maggie: I promise. Jennifer: Chloe came to see me this morning. Maggie: Oh, yeah? Jennifer: To talk to me about what I was telling you yesterday. Maggie: Yeah, um, Daniel was upset with you because he thought that you had acted on something that you hadn't shared with him. Jennifer: Right. Maggie: Ah. Jennifer: And after I left you, he came to see me, and he apologized, and...he said he knew that I would never do what he accused me of, so we didn't really talk about it. Maggie: Hmm. But you said the information was about Chloe. Jennifer: Yeah, and a horrible incident that happened in her past. Maggie: One that Daniel didn't know about? Jennifer: No, but he knows now. And he thought that I was gonna use this information against Chloe without telling him. Maggie: How did he get that idea? Jennifer: I just think that Chloe is trying to make me look really bad right now. Maggie: Can you tell me what this incident is? Jennifer: No, that wouldn't be right. But I can tell you why she's using it to get at me. Maggie: I love how ethical you are. But that's not making things easy. Jennifer: Aunt Maggie, I just want to tell you, when Chloe came to see me this morning, it was very clear to me that she still loves Daniel. And I believe she will do anything to get me out of the way so that she can have him back. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Well, he cried for a little while, when I tried to get him down for a nap. Chloe: Oh, I don't think he's gonna be taking two naps a day for much longer. Daniel: Yeah, well, you know, Maggie was here, so she calmed him down, but then he took a nap for about, I think, an hour. Chloe: Hmm. Daniel: Yeah, then he cried when he woke up, but I just-- I think it's because he's just...wasn't in his normal place. Chloe: Yeah, well, seems like he's doing fine now. Right, Parker? Having fun? You playing? Daniel: Yeah, well, I was able to calm him down this time. Sort of comfort him, you know? Chloe: Aw, he's gonna learn to love this place. He'll have as many happy memories here as I do. Oh, my gosh. Daniel: What? Chloe: I have the best idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: Chloe might as well save her energy. Because she's never gonna replace you in Daniel's eyes. Jennifer: Aunt Maggie, Daniel and I are just finding our way back to each other again, and Chloe has given him what he wants most in this world, a child that he can raise. Maggie: Okay, so maybe she has. But do you think that's gonna make him fall in love with her? Mm-mm. Remember, I saw what happened with them, and she blew it. Jennifer: And you know what? She knows that. But she still thinks she has another chance. Maggie: [Grunts] I know. Victor thinks so too. [Raps on desk] So maybe... the two of us should keep a very close eye on Miss Chloe. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Yeah, you want to spend as much time with Parker as possible, and he needs the time with you. He also needs to be settled in one place. Why shouldn't that place be here? Daniel: Are you kidding? Chloe: Yeah, I mean, you could tuck him in at night, get him up in the morning. You two would bond in no time. Daniel: That would be--that would be amazing. You think we could work it out? Chloe: Sure, it's easy. Parker and I could move in here today. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: I don't want to go into specifics. I don't like talking about the foolish decisions that I've made because of Kristen. I think you'll feel the same way one day. Brady: Don't start with that. I've had enough of it today. Marlena: I can't stop. I think you and I...are going to end up paying a terrible price. [SCENE_BREAK] John: [Chuckles] Eric: You sure I can't talk you out of this? John: Uh, I need this time away. I'll be back. Eric: Okay. John: Do me a favor? Eric: Name it. John: You watch out for your mom. And keep trying to get through to Brady. Eric: I'll do my best. He'll be in my prayers. John: Well, unfortunately, I think it is gonna take more than prayers to stop Kristen. She really is the devil. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristen: So please, Father, honestly, you don't have to worry about me. Stefano: I hope not. Kristen: Absolutely not. I'm going to ruin John and Marlena's lives just like they ruined mine. That's all there is to it. Nothing can stop me, 'kay? [Knocks on door] Kristen: Whoa. Somebody's at the door. Oh, it's probably Brady. Stefano: Uh-huh. Look, please, spare me the details, all right? Kristen: Talk to you soon. Coming, baby. [Sighs] Hey--

They also talked about Jennifer and Chloe

Melanie: I should have told you a long time ago, but I love you. [Machine beeping] Melanie: Nathan, I never stopped. I need you so much. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Philip. What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be on your honeymoon? Philip: You don't know? Stephanie: What are you talking about? Philip: Oh, my God-- that's right, you left the wedding early, you weren't there when it happened. Stephanie: When what happened? Wait, are you and Melanie still together? [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Oh, Nathan. [Chuckles] Nathan. [Louder] Nathan. Nathan: Hey. Melanie: You're here. Nathan: Yeah. I thought you were on your honeymoon with Philip. I mean... what-- if I'd have known, I would have never left town. Melanie: Oh, you left town. That's why you weren't here. Nathan: Are you kidding me? I would been here in a heartbeat. What--what happened? Melanie: Uh, I kind of took a bullet. Nathan: Yeah. Is that why there's a cop out front still? Melanie: There's a cop out front? Nathan: Yeah--what, do they think you're still in danger? Melanie: I don't know, I guess. Nathan: Oh, I don't believe this. Melanie: Yeah, I'm kind of having a hard time digesting that one myself. Nathan: Okay, well, are you gonna be okay? Melanie: Do you even care? Nathan: What do you mean, do I even care? Of course I care. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What? How could that have happened? Bo: It's okay. Carly: It's okay that Vivian got into Melanie's room? Where was the guard? Bo: She got past him. Carly: Oh, God. Bo: Hey, I beefed up security, Melanie is fine. She was sedated when Vivian was in the room. She doesn't remember much about what happened. Carly: What did happen? Bo: When Philip got there, Vivian was alone in the room. Carly: So if Philip hadn't come in when he did, Bo-- Bo: Hey, Carly. Carly. It's handled. Carly: No, it's not handled. There's only person who can take care of Vivian, and that's me. [SCENE_BREAK] [Approaching footsteps] Vivian: Here without your fiancée, that lovely girl. What a shame. And--and what do I owe this-- Daniel: You know, cut the crap, and you listen to me. You are not going to make another nasty insult or lift a finger towards anyone I care about ever again. Vivian: I don't know what this is about. Daniel: Oh, sure you do. This is about your little visit to Melanie's room. Vivian: What are you talking-- Daniel: Now I told you to drop the act. Tell me what you were doing there, say it, just say it. I'm begging you. Tell me. Victor: What's going on here? Vivian: I wasn't-- Daniel: I'm just getting a few things clear with your, um, with your houseguest, that's all. Victor: What things? Daniel: Well, I don't want her going near Melanie again. Victor: She knows she's not supposed to do that. Daniel: Really? Well, maybe she needs a little refresher course. Now she waited until the guard's attention got diverted and she went right into Melanie's room. Vivian: I can explain that. Victor: Really? Daniel: No, let me explain. When Philip got there, Melanie was asleep, and Vivian here, well, she was just hovering over her. So why don't you do the math? Vivian: I was just trying to make her comfor-- Daniel: Well, that's what you wanted it to look like, but you got interrupted, didn't you? Huh? Yeah, trying to finish what you started. You're trying to kill her? [Vivian scoffs] [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I don't get how you're the only one who can handle her. I mean, just leave Vivian up to me. Carly: Listen to me. You have been getting me out of scrapes since I got back here, but it's not fair that you should have to clean up my messes, okay? It's not fair to Melanie, either. I spent my whole life trying to protect her and I blew it. And the thing is, is that Vivian doesn't really wanna hurt Melanie. I'm the one she wants. I killed Lawrence, so I should have to pay. Bo: I don't like where this is going. Carly: You'll get your bail money back. Bo: Well-- what do you plan on doing? Carly: I'm gonna plead guilty. Bo: Oh, for crying out loud. Carly: I mean it. You take me back to that jail and you let me sit there for the rest of my miserable life. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Vivian, I would not like to think that you threatened the life of my daughter-in-law. Vivian: No one saw me do anything of the kind. Daniel: You lying-- Vivian: Look, I don't know what you were told. But the fact is, I had no intention of hurting Melanie. Yes, I eluded the guard because I was trying to rush in there and tell her that I was very concerned and I would never in any way harm her. Carly and I, everybody knows, have had a few difficulties. But Melanie, I have nothing against her. She's Philip's wife, she's lovely. And if I wanted Melanie dead, well, she'd be...dead. Daniel: Well, you're not getting that chance again, Vivian. Victor, I expect you to back me up on this. Victor: The day I became your godfather, I swore that I would look out for you as long as I was around to do so. I don't welsh on deals like that. What I need to know now is, what's Melanie to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: I should have never left town. Melanie: What difference would that have made? Nathan: Well, if I was there, maybe I-- Melanie: Maybe what? Nathan: You were in Philip's house. How the hell could he let this happen to you? Melanie: Philip didn't do anything. Nathan: Oh, come on. He's a Kiriakis. So let me guess, there was a turf war between him and the DiMeras or something, right? Melanie: No, this has nothing to do with his family. It's about mine. Nathan: Yours? Melanie: Didn't I tell you, I'm descended from generations of the scum of the universe. That's why I am the way I am. Nathan: Stop it. Don't talk about yourself like that. I see you getting hurt didn't keep you from going through with it. Melanie: Nope. I got married and then I got shot. Nathan: [Snorts] You don't think that's an omen? I'm just saying, maybe... I mean, don't you think that it means it was a mistake? [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Why would you ask if Melanie and I are still together? We just got married. Stephanie: I don't know what made me say that, I just-- I guess I've just seen you go through so much. I didn't wanna think that something went wrong between you and Melanie. Philip: That's pretty decent of you to say. Considering what you've been through, because of who I am. Stephanie: I'll always be your friend, Philip. I'll always want you to be happy. Philip: I'll want the same for you. Stephanie: Actually, I am-- I am pretty happy. Philip: Really? Stephanie: Yeah, Nathan and I are doing really well. Philip: A Horton. Wow, Grandma Brady's gonna love that. Stephanie: [Laughs] She doesn't know yet. We've been kind of keeping it a secret. Philip: Oh, I feel special then, I'm glad I know. And maybe Nathan'll finally get himself a life and stay out of mine. Stephanie: What do you mean by that? Philip: That dude is always lecturing me about how I'm not good enough for Melanie. And Melanie, she seems like she needs to take care of the guy. I--I think she feels guilty for dumping him. Stephanie: Melanie gave me this before the wedding. Nathan: I will guess that makes it none of my business then, huh? Stephanie: I don't think you have to worry about Nathan. He's moved on. Philip: Mm, good. Stephanie: Speaking of moving on, aren't you supposed to be on your honeymoon cruise with Melanie, sailing around the world? Philip: Uh, we were. Carly Manning kind of put a hold on that. Stephanie: Carly Manning? What does she have to do with you and Melanie? Philip: A lot. Seeing how she's Melanie's mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: You will be found innocent in a court of law. We will prove that that shooting was an accident that only happened because you were trying to protect your daughter from some crazy woman. Carly: How are you gonna prove all that? Bo: Well, it helps that the victim can tell us what happened. Carly: You think Melanie's gonna testify for me? Bo: Yeah, I do. Carly: Bo, she hates me. She went through surgery and almost died. Because of me, she has-- she's had one shock after another since she's regained consciousness, and she's about to find out that Daniel is her father. You can't do that to her. You can't tell her that my fate is in her hands. I won't have it. Bo: It's not up to you. We're handling this my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Okay, so let me get this straight. You are telling me you think it's a mistake that I married Philip? Nathan: Yeah, what's wrong with that? Melanie: Well, I don't know, let's see. First there's the unbelievable nerve of wise Nathan waving his finger at reckless Melanie and saying, "Do you see what happens, young lady?" Nathan: I totally was not doing that. Melanie: Then what were you doing? Where do you get off coming in here after I get married and acting like I matter to you? Nathan: You do matter to me. Damn it, I told you that the night before your wedding. Melanie: You were bombed. Nathan: That doesn't mean I didn't know what I was saying. What's your excuse? Melanie: What are you talking about? Nathan: Um, well, a certain nurse out there just told me that you were wondering why I hadn't been in to visit you. Melanie: [Scoffs] Look, I-- I don't know-- Nathan: You don't know what I'm talking about? I think you still care about me. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: My God. Philip: Yeah. Stephanie: Can't imagine what it did to Melanie when she found out. Philip: She's pretty strung out about it. Stephanie: I bet. And Carly told her this on her wedding day? Philip: No. No, she did it after she shot her. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I forbid you to bother Melanie with this. Bo: You forbid me? Carly: Yes. Bo: Well, what if I don't care about what you forbid? Carly: Then I will be really, really mad at you. Which would probably be the best thing that ever happened to you. Bo: Hey, look, this... is not even my responsibility. A shooting happened, charges were filed. The D.A. office demands that the police department interview any material witnesses. I'm not gonna lean on Melanie, give her the third degree, use the flashlight. I'm just gonna ask her to tell me the truth. Carly: I'm gonna tell her not to do it. Bo: I am trying to clear you of these charges. If you obstruct justice, hell, I'll send you up the river myself. Carly: If there was any justice, Melanie wouldn't have been given a mother who does nothing but hurt her. Bo: Well, here's the thing about being a parent. You have so much responsibility in your kids' life that hurting them kind of goes with the territory. Carly: Not this kind of hurt. And I haven't just hurt Melanie, I've hurt Daniel. Bo: Daniel, he's just being-- he got you pregnant. You dealt with it the best way you knew how. Carly: Well, he's facing disciplinary action because he let me into Melanie's room. The woman that he loves found out in the worst possible way that he's a father. I'm a curse to him. Just like I was to Lawrence, just like I am to you. Bo: Oh, what were you supposed to do with Lawrence, let him live? So that maybe someday he would kill you or your daughter when he was in one of his rages? Carly: And what about you? Bo: Don't worry about me. I'll decide if I've been hurt or not and I haven't been. Carly: Is that why your face looks like it does after you hang up from talking to Hope and Ciara on the phone? And why I hear you walking around in the middle of the night because you can't sleep? Bo: What's happened between Hope and me is between Hope and me. Carly: I came back to Salem, and I made you keeper of my big secret. Don't you dare tell me that didn't screw things up with Hope. And don't you tell me that you wouldn't be better off if I left Salem forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Melanie is my, um... she's my patient. I saved her life. Victor: And that's all she is to you. Daniel: Oh, I think that's a lot. We doctors tend to get upset when someone tries to undo what we've done just for the hell of it. Vivian: I told you, I didn't do anything. Daniel: And I told you you will never go near her again. Victor: Daniel-- Daniel: What, you don't like my manners with your houseguest? The one who tried to kill your daughter-in-law, hmm? Victor: There's absolutely no proof that anyone other than Carly Manning did anything to try and harm Melanie. Daniel: Hmm. Well, it's funny how that worked out, isn't it? Well, you just keep her away from my... patient. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I can't believe Melanie was shot. Philip: By Carly. It was an accident, but it was bad. Stephanie: Is she okay? Philip: Yeah, yeah. I mean, they had to rush her into surgery, it was scary. It was touch and go. But she came through. Stephanie: Thank goodness. Philip: Yeah, she was lucky. She should be getting out of the hospital soon. Stephanie: She's still in the hospital? Nathan: Listen, I'm gonna stop by the hospital. I gotta check my schedule and start going over my case loads. Stephanie: I have to get to her. Philip: Well, hey, just wait, I'll go with you-- Stephanie: Well, I can't wait. I mean, I should have been there with her already. I'll see you later. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: So I asked the nurse about you, big deal. Nathan: That's not what the nurse said. She said you wanted to know why I hadn't been in to see you. Melanie: Why are you doing this? Nathan: Because you are hiding something from me and I want to know what it is. Melanie: Stephanie. Stephanie: Yes. Melanie: Hey, um-- Stephanie: What's up? Melanie: Can I ask you a favor? Stephanie: Yeah, what is it? Melanie: Will you give this to Nathan for me? Nathan: Mel. What's wrong, are you okay? Melanie: I wish--you know. You'd know if you had-- Nathan: If I what, Mel? Just tell me, come on. What's wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: So we made a little visit to Melanie's room, did we? Vivian: You heard Daniel. Victor: After we were specifically told not to do so. Vivian: Well, I went to-- I was trying to make-- I'm trying to make her comfortable. Victor: You know, Vivian, that dithering thing you do stopped working on me back in the Reagan administration. Now tell me the truth. Vivian: I was going to smother her with a pillow. Victor: After I switched the poisoned comb bauble. After I stopped you, that idiotic plan you had to kill Philip's wife, you go behind my back and try it again. Vivian: Well, I didn't go through with it. Victor: Only because Philip walked in on you. Vivian: No, because I realized hurting an innocent girl was not the answer. Victor: Keep talking. Vivian: Carly Manning is the target. She is the reason that hope and your granddaughter are living here and not with Bo. Victor: I'm listening. Vivian: Well, there's no reason to hurt an innocent girl, Carly's daughter, to punish Carly, because she's already arranged her own poetic justice. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I know what it's like to wanna punish yourself. I've been there. When Zach died, I thought, "Why couldn't it have been me?" Hell, it should have been me. Carly: No. Bo: But Melanie, she's alive. And she's feisty like her mom. She's gonna pull through. She might not know it yet, but she needs you. Carly: What I need and what I deserve are two different-- Bo: Oh, would you cut that out? She's never had a mother, you've never had a daughter. The two of you, you'll be good for each other. Carly: I'm not as sure about any of this as you are, I'm sorry. Bo: [Laughs] All right, fine, all right. Well, we'll have it your way. We'll go back to the court, change your plea, you'll be fitted for one of the orange jumpsuits. You'll look great in it. And your daughter will miss out on having a mother and I'll miss out on having a future with you. A future I thought you wanted as much as I do. Was I wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Look, you don't get to say anything, okay, because you-- Nathan: Okay. Melanie: I can't breathe. Nathan: All right, are you in pain? Melanie: Yes. Nathan: Okay, hold on one second. Just try to calm down, all right? Lean forward. Careful, careful, careful, careful. Melanie: Ouch. Nathan: Lay back. Relax, relax, relax. Okay, take a deep breath. Good. That's my girl. Give me another one. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Things are a mess, granted. But they are not impossible. Carly: After what Vivian did, Bo, that was kind of the last straw for me. Bo: You probably can't see this right now, but not too far down the road, all this will be behind you. And you'll have your daughter in your life and we'll have that fresh start we've wanted. Isn't that worth fighting for? Carly: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: There. You breathing easier now? Melanie: Yeah. Nathan: Think it was just an anxiety attack. Melanie: Yeah, and then I moved. Nathan: Yeah, you disrupted the surgical wound. But you look fine, so... Stephanie: Melanie? Hey. I'm so sorry, I just heard. Melanie: It's okay. I was wondering where you were. Stephanie: I was out of town. Melanie: You too. Oh. You guys went away together, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Philip. Bo told me what happened with Vivian. How's Melanie? I can't get the hospital to give me any information. Philip: Oh, why don't you just break into the nurse's station-- no, better yet, break into her room like Vivian did. See it for yourself. Carly: Okay, I had that coming. Philip: No, Carly, you have a lot worse coming. Karma's a bitch. One question, though. Where was your famous concern when Melanie was being abused by the father you picked out for her, hmm? Carly: I just wanna know how she's doing. Philip: Well, I don't think she's gonna be great, Carly. Not as long as Vivian has her scoped out as a way to get to you. Carly: That's right. Look, I know you don't like me and you don't trust me, but you have to listen to me for just a minute, okay? Look. When Melanie is released from the hospital, you cannot take her back to your father's house, not with Vivian there. And I don't care how many times Victor insists that he has the situation under control. He doesn't. You're her husband now, Philip. You have to protect Melanie from Vivian. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: You promised me twice now that you wouldn't lay a glove on Melanie. Vivian: Well, I--I didn't, technically. Victor: Have you noticed the nondescript brown sedan that's parked across the street? The one with a guy with a polyester sports jacket sitting in it? That's Bo's guy. Bo would love to make a case against you. And he wants me to help him... turn over that poisoned comb, the one you were going to use against Melanie. Metal rod you were going to use to knock her off the roof. And I would become father of the year for helping Bo. And you would move into a big house with a lot of scary, horny women. Vivian: [Sighs] Victor. Look, I was out of my mind with pain when I lost Lawrence. Victor: Yes, I heard you talking to the walls. Vivian: I-- I thought that hurting Carly's daughter was the revenge Lawrence wanted. Victor: Oh, so this was his idiotic plan? Vivian: Yeah, what I'm saying is that I'm--I'm back to my old self. Victor: Oh, that should be very reassuring for me. Vivian: Well, I mean, I am no longer a threat to Melanie. Victor: You've come to that epiphany many times before. Vivian: I mean it this time. I swear to you on Lawrence's life. Victor: Lawrence's life? What life? Lawrence is as dead as vaudeville. Vivian: All right, fine, then on my life. If something happens to Melanie, may it strike me dead. Please believe me, Victor. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Looks like I hit the nail right on the head. Stephanie: Yeah. Nathan and I were together. Melanie: Where did you go? Stephanie: Skiing. Melanie: Skiing. Like ski lodges? Hot buttered rum by the fire? Stephanie: Yeah, yeah, except no butter on the rum. That doesn't sound too good. Melanie: Mm. Did you guys ever make it to the slopes? Nathan: Eventually. But, yeah, we skied a lot, actually. Stephanie: Yeah. Melanie: Yeah? Sounds like you two had so much fun. Stephanie: We did. Melanie: Good. Nathan: You, uh, you tried to tell me something before the anxiety attack. Melanie: Doesn't matter now. Nathan: I think it does. Melanie: I think you should get going. Stephanie: Yeah. Melanie: Oh, no, not you, Stephanie. She'll talk to you later, Nathan. Nathan: Sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hey, Daniel. Daniel: Bo. Bo: If it's okay with you, I'd like to take Melanie's statement now. Daniel: No, it's not okay. Not one bit okay. Daniel: Melanie's in no condition to be grilled. Bo: No grilling, just gonna take her statement. Daniel: And make her relive that night all over again? Bo: I checked with the officer's log. She's up to visitors? Daniel: No. No, she's not. Bo: I get why you're being so protective. Daniel: Yeah, of course you get it. 'Cause Carly told you Melanie is my daughter. Bo: Yeah. Daniel: Yeah. And you didn't have the decency to tell me? Bo: It wasn't my place to tell you. Daniel: No, it was Carly's. You know what, she should have just... Bo: She was trying to-- Daniel: If you say "trying to protect" me, I will punch you where you stand. Bo: Okay. Daniel: Look how well Carly's protectiveness turned out for Melanie. Bo: Yeah, and she feels like hell about that. Daniel: Good. That's good. 'Cause when I think about how she worked me, I busted my ass to get her here on staff. Now you take it from me, Bo. Do you wanna keep being her wingman? You're gonna regret it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Bell clanging] Carly: One, two, three, four, five... six... that was a good seven. Though that was only a seven. Bo: Hmm? Carly: That was only a seven. Bo: Really? Carly: It was only seven. Bo: Mm. Eight. You satisfied? Carly: I'm satisfied. Bo: All's well, princess. Carly: All is well. [Bell rings] [SCENE_BREAK] Vivian: Victor, please believe me. I've had a change of heart. Really. I--I-- Victor: Philip? How's Melanie? Philip: She's doing well. In fact, she's going to be discharged from the hospital soon. Victor: Oh, that's wonderful. It'd be nice to have her back home again. Philip: Yes, yes, it will. But she's not coming back here. Not until you kick that crazy bitch to the curb. Vivian: Philip. Philip: Would you like to do the honors, or should I? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: You have your reasons. You're upset with Carly, but that is no reason not to let me ask Melanie a few simple questions. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am. Melanie: What, because you and Nathan went away together? Stephanie: Yeah. Melanie: I don't blame you for that. Stephanie: You don't? Melanie: No. Look, the four of us have switched partners enough. I think it's time that dance is over. Stephanie: Wow. I was afraid-- Melanie: I mean, I do wish you guys would have waited longer than two seconds after I got married before you went off, but I've done worse things, right? Stephanie: I just don't want you to be mad at me. Melanie: You and I are fine. It's your boyfriend I have a small problem with. Who does he think he is, coming in here acting like I matter to him? He couldn't even be bothered to read my letter. Stephanie: That doesn't mean he doesn't care about you. It just means he-- he doesn't want anything bad to happen to you. Melanie: He feels sorry for me. Stephanie: That's not what I meant. Melanie: Whatever happened to my letter? Stephanie: I didn't do anything with it. Melanie: I want you to destroy it. I don't want anybody to ever see it. Stephanie: Done. Bo: 'Scuse me. Stephanie: Oh, Bo, what are you doing here? Bo: Um, I need to speak to Melanie. Alone. Stephanie: Okay. Melanie: Bye, Stephanie. Stephanie: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Philip, this is my house. Now Vivian assures me that you've misinterpreted what you saw in the room. The police obviously agree with her. They haven't come by here looking for her. Philip: So you two are still out to nail Carly, huh? I mean, that's the only reason you have her living here. It makes the plotting and scheming a lot more convenient. Victor: If I have a score to settle with Carly, wouldn't do it by using her daughter. That's the cowardly way. Philip: [Laughs] He's calling you a coward, Vivian. Vivian: Philip. Philip, wherever you hurt, I feel your pain. I would never do anything to upset you. Philip: Oh, hush! Victor: Philip. Don't talk that way to a guest in my house. Philip: You're giving me lessons on manners. Do you ever choke on the hypocrisy? Huh? Victor: I believe we were talking about Melanie and you are coming back to this house. You gave me your terms and I rejected them. What now? Philip: We've worked so hard to be a family again, Dad. Think about it. Are you really ready to blow all of that for her? Victor: And do I need to remind you that if it wasn't for her, you wouldn't even be here? Philip: No. No, you definitely don't need to remind me. I never want to speak to you again, I never want to see you again, ever. Okay, Vivian? Ever. Vivian: I'll go. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: How many times do I have to tell you to stay the hell away from Melanie? Carly: Look, Daniel-- Daniel: Are you that stubborn or that stupid? Carly: I didn't come to see Melanie. I came to see you. I had to tell you how unbelievably sorry I am for what happened with Chloe, I swear-- Daniel: You know what, save it, Carly. It's too late for sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Hey. How did your talk go with Melanie? Stephanie: She was very upset. Nathan: About us. Stephanie: Well, we were off having a wonderful vacation while she was fighting for her life. If I'd known anything like that was gonna happen, I would have-- Nathan: What? You would have what? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I hear that you could be going home soon. Melanie: That's what they tell me. Bo: Well, that's great. After everything you've been through, I'm sure you could use some peace and quiet. Melanie: You can say that again. Bo: A lot has been dumped on you because of Carly, and I'm sure you don't wanna hear any more defenses of her. When she says that she did what she did to protect you, she's not lying. You think Trent Robbins was a bad man... someone who abused you? Well, he had nothing on Larry. Lawrence Alamain killed a very good friend of mine. He raped one of hope's cousins. Melanie: Sounds like you and Carly were a match made in heaven. Bo: When I look at you and your mom, I see a couple of women who've made mistakes. But the thing is, just like your mom, you're smart. And you've learned from those mistakes. I mean, look at you. You've married this terrific guy, someone who'll take care of you. And I'd say that about him even if he wasn't my brother. And you could have something you thought you'd never have. A mother. A mother who will love you. A mother who'd do anything for you. Melanie: Why are you telling me this? Bo: I'm sorry. You're gonna have to get used to this new brother-in-law giving you advice. It's something I consider part of my job description. Melanie: What kind of advice? Bo: Give Carly... give your mom a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I don't wanna ask you to go. Vivian: You didn't. I offered. Victor: I'll talk to Philip. But in the meantime-- Vivian: I'll pack my things. Victor: Well, when you get to wherever you're going, don't unpack everything. Vivian: Why not? Victor: You'll be back. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Hey. Bo: Hey. Philip: What are you doing here? Bo: Came to get Melanie's statement. Melanie: And to try and talk me into giving Carly a chance. Philip: Are you kidding me? Bo, my wife's lying in a hospital bed and you're trying to work her? Bo: No, no. It's not what I'm doing. Philip: Right. You're living with Carly. You shouldn't even be handling this case, Bo. Bo: I can be objective. Philip: Right, that's why you're telling Melanie to go easy on the woman who shot her. Melanie: Oh, Philip, it's okay. I appreciate you defending me, but I can handle it. You want a statement? I'll give you one. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Some story, huh? Nathan: So Melanie has a mother that she never knew about and doesn't find out until her mom shoots her. Yeah, I'd say that's some story. No wonder she was so... Stephanie: What? Nathan: I--I don't know. She seemed so, like, furious at me, you know? Poor girl must be furious at the world right now. Stephanie: Yeah, I guess. Nathan: Well, listen. What happened to Melanie was terrible and it wasn't her doing. I mean, there's nothing we could have done to change it, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Well, when you're right, you're right. Daniel: What does that mean? Carly: It means that I need to stop whining about how sorry I am. I need to take action. Daniel: Now you talking about taking action makes me nervous. Carly: Well, don't be. I'm telling you, I am going to make this up to you and Melanie. Daniel: Oh. Well, I don't see how that's possible. But I really do hope you get the chance. Carly: Why wouldn't I? Daniel: Well, right now, Bo is interviewing Melanie. Yeah. Your future is in your daughter's hands. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: This is a statement of Melanie Layton Kiriakis about what happened to her on her wedding night. February 14, 2010. Go ahead. Melanie: I was at my wedding reception and Vivian Alamain wanted to come talk to me. But she said I had to be alone because she wanted to talk to me about my mother. And the house was full of people so we went upstairs on the roof. And Vivian started talking to me and she wasn't making a whole lot of sense. And then Carly showed up. With a gun. Philip: Hey, it's okay, you probably don't remember anything after that. Melanie: No, it's okay, I remember. I remember Carly taking the gun and pointing it right at me. And then I remember thinking, "Oh, my God, this woman I barely even know is about to kill me and I don't know why." [SCENE_BREAK] EJ: Finally, she pays for what she did to me. Daniel: Nobody is gonna hurt our daughter. Bo: If I were you, I'd be scared.

She gets there just in time, and Melanie figures out that the two were out of town together

Phyllis: Since when did I become public enemy number one? Nobody asked me for a quote. Nick: That's because you can't give one. Phyllis: Defendants do it all the time. Nick: Yeah, and then their lawyers quit. Phyllis: I'm not asking for a press conference. I'm asking just for a statement. Look--look what I wrote. Nick: That's precise and well written. Phyllis: Thank you. Nick: It's also the kiss of death. You can't issue it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Ladies and gentlemen, everything is under control. Woman: Well, you have to be a little bit concerned, Mr. Abbott. One of your staff members is under arrest for extortion. Jack: Of course, Phyllis is not only a colleague, she also happens to be-- Woman: An ex-wife, correct? And isn't your current wife involved in the scandal? Ben: Unproven allegations. Woman: Do you at least want this case to go to trial? Jack: I think we owe it to the people of Wisconsin not to rush to judgment here. If you'll excuse me, I have a business to run. Thank you both. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Jack Abbott will be ruined once it becomes clear that he owns Jabot Cosmetics. He will have nothing left. Ji Min: Let me get this straight. You don't support his campaign and yet, you're his chief financier? Victor: Now you listen carefully. Either we do this together, or I'll do it alone and I'll take you down with him. Ji Min: I believe in enlightened self-interest. Victor: Good. That's highly motivating, isn't it? Ji Min: So is federal prison. Victor: If things get too dicey for you, we'll find a safe house for you with enough financial support to last you for a while. Ji Min: I can take care of myself, but thank you, Victor. Victor: Now this is my enlightened self-interest. You get facts, not conjecture, that Jack Abbott owns House of Kim and by extension, Jabot Cosmetics. Ji Min: I'm gonna need some time to consider the best approach. Victor: Let me show you the best approach. By the end of the day, you bring me the evidence I need. Victor: Jack Abbott destroyed Senator Bodi's entire political career by using exactly such a device. It's ironic that you will now do the same thing to Jack Abbott, isn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: He had a sex DVD in his backpack? Lily: Yes. And Daniel fed me this B.S. about how he was trying to get back at Cane. Colleen: Maybe he was. Lily: No, I don't buy it. I mean, he lied about that web site thing and he swore that he would not lie again. So this is part of the same stupid prank. Colleen: He would've told you. Lily: Yes, and for all I know, he's still on that web site, meeting girls. Colleen: No, you don't think he would still do that after getting caught? Lily: Listen, at this point, I wouldn't put it past him. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: So tell me... am I glowing? (Giggles) Michael: I'm glad somebody's happy. Gloria: Aw. Kevin: What is with you this morning? Michael: Well, in case you two have forgotten, my wife found out that I lied to her again and she wasn't too thrilled. Gloria: You were protecting me and she has to understand that, Michael. Michael: What she understands is I broke a promise. Kevin: Lauren's chill. Give it time. She'll--she'll get over it. Michael: Right. Gloria: All right, how about we start the day with some really good news? I asked William Bardwell to marry me. Michael: You... Kevin: What, are you crazy? Michael: You know, you are not gonna upset me. I have many more important things to worry about today besides your escapades. Besides, I'm sure when they up that man's medication, he'll run for his life. Kevin: Behold, the face of fear. Running in the wrong direction. Michael: Were you expecting him? Gloria: It's kismet, Darling. Michael: Yeah, well, business before whatever it is you're doing. Excuse me. Will: Hi, let me have a blueberry muffin and a large coffee, please. Thanks. Michael: Good morning, Counselor. Will: Michael, forgive me if I don't ask you to join me, but this is a working breakfast. Michael: Oh, work suits me just fine. I've been talking to Phyllis about our negotiated plea. Will: Ah. About that, you know, I think I was too generous with my offer of six months. But I made it in good faith, so I'll let it stand. Michael: I'm not gonna accept it. I have no doubt I can win this case. Will: You really wanna run the risk? Why don't you take the plea and walk? Michael: Oh, you'd like that, wouldn't you? No work on your part? I'm sorry, William, but I intend to go to court and I intend to win this case. Will: 5:00, Michael. You have until then to change your mind. After that, the plea offer is gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Hey, Vicki, I've been thinking about you all morning. I obviously can't focus on my work. I wish I was there with you. I hope you're feeling better. Call me when you're up to it, okay? I love you, bye. Jack: Hey, Brad. Well, let's hope that the baby has Victoria's attitude. Brad: I saw your new ad this morning, Jacko. Jack: Oh? And? Brad: Very clever. Bringing Nikki down without using guerilla tactics. Jack: Oh, I was never real big on surprises. Always preferred to focus on strategy. Much like you. Brad: Meaning? Jack: What you're doing with Phyllis right now. Brad: She did it to herself, Jack. Jack: It's gone too far, Bradley. Brad: Well, maybe it has, maybe it hasn't. Jack: You can bring this whole thing to an end by going to Will Bardwell and explaining to him that you were pressured into bringing these charges. And I'm sure, under the circumstances, he'd understand. Brad: Right. Nikki withdraws. You do back flips into office. I see your strategy. Nice try, Senator. Jack: I will be senator, Bradley. Soon enough. Look, the word is out. You allowed your mother-in-law to pressure you. What difference does it make now? Brad: Big difference. You're the one who stands to profit the most. Jack: You're forgetting someone. You get to focus on what's important to you-- your marriage, your new baby. Brad: I understand Phyllis is considering a plea bargain. Jack: Why let it get that far? You could be a hero here. We'd all owe you, plus we'd respect you for bringing an end to all of this. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Phyllis wrote a statement. Michael: Oh, really? Phyllis: Read that. Nick: It's precise and well written. Michael: Hmm. Phyllis: Hey! Hey! Hey! Michael: I talked to Bardwell this morning. I told him we were going to trial. Nick: Good. What did he say? Michael: He was surprised. He urged me to accept his pathetic plea bargain. He said he should up the prison time. Phyllis: Really? How long does he want me in there for? Michael: It doesn't matter what he wants. I told him this was not a case I was going to lose. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: You know what? I shouldn't have dragged you into this. This is so embarrassing. Colleen: No, Sweetie, it's okay. Just let me do all the talking. Kevin: Good morning, Ladies. Colleen: Good morning. Kevin: What's your pleasure? Colleen: Um, speaking of pleasure... Lily: Um, we have a favor to ask. Kevin: Okay. Lily: Um... it's... personal. Kevin: Oh. Well, I only do bachelorettes and birthday parties. Everything else is off limits. Colleen: (Giggles) Kevin: I'm sorry. What? What? What? Lily: It's about Daniel. Um... I... Colleen: Um, Lily thinks that Daniel has a problem with pornography. Kevin: What kind of problem? Colleen: Well, he can't stop looking at it behind her back. Lily: Look, here's... here's the story. Daniel joined this adult web site and he claims that it was sent to him as a joke. Although, I know for a fact that he's been on there on more than one occasion. And... I think he's hiding stuff from me. Kevin: Um... I hate to break it to you, but guys look at that stuff. People make too big a deal out of it. Lily: Um, that's-- that's great, but I wasn't really looking for an editorial comment. Kevin: Fine. Then talk to Daniel about it. Lily: No, I-I have. And every time I think that he's over it, something else happens. Colleen: Um, Kevin, we were thinking since you're such a computer genius, that you might just take a look at his hard drive and... Kevin: Yeah, well, you know, I'm a sucker for flattery, but in this case? I can't go behind my buddy's back. Colleen: It's okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Am I interrupting? Will: Please. I've gotta leave in a few minutes. You know, it's amazing. This --this muffin tastes almost like the one you made the other day. Gloria: Really? Isn't that a coincidence? Kevin asked for my recipe. Will: Well, you could have a second career as a pastry chef. Gloria: Oh, William, no, I don't wanna cook for anybody. Well, bake maybe for my children or... I don't know, a husband? Will: Gloria... about your proposition... Gloria: Yes? Will: I'm flattered. And I'm late. I'm due in court. Could we, um... have dinner tonight? We could talk some more? Gloria: I'd love to. Will: Anywhere but the athletic club. I'm having lunch there today. Gloria: I'll make all the arrangements. Will: Okay. Thank you. Kevin: Refills? Will: Uh, no, none for me, thanks. Gloria: I'll call you, William. Kevin: Double-time exit, stage left. Michael's prophecy fulfilled? Gloria: The idea is I chase him until he catches me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: In difficult business situations, I always like to think what I would do I was on the other side. David: That's an excellent strategy. Unfortunately, most politicians aren't very good at it. They allow their overblown egos to get in the way. Nikki: Well, let's see how I do. I'm Jack. If I were him, I'd want the voters to think that Phyllis and Nikki were joined at the hip. David: Very good. Go on. Nikki: And I would remind everyone that they are the "N" and the "P" of N.V.P. David: Okay. Then Ben Hollander leaks that you, Nikki, manipulated the whole affair. You forced Phyllis into pressuring Brad. Nikki: To make Jack look like the bad guy. Oh, how very devious of me! David: Do you have anything to say for yourself, Ms. Newman? Nikki: Well, I don't think that my opponent was aware that his ex-wife and campaign leader were manipulating a corporate vote for his gain. Therefore, I have to give Mr. Abbott the benefit of the doubt, even though he does stand to gain financially and personally by ms. Newman's actions. David: I think it's time for a press release. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Hey, Brad. I have some news this morning. Brad: And you're just dying to tell me about it? Phyllis: Bardwell's given me time to cop a plea. Brad: Is this the part where I'm supposed to feel bad? Phyllis: Oh, I don't want your sympathy, but thanks. We're going to trial. Michael's gonna get me off. Brad: Hmm. I gotta admit, you always had guts. Phyllis: Something you lack. Brad: Excuse me. Phyllis: Hey, hey, Brad? Even though Michael's gonna win, I'd rather skip the stuffy courtroom and you can make this all go away. Brad: Come again? Phyllis: I'd like to make you a deal. Brad: Really? Well, this should be good. Phyllis: No matter what I say, questions will be asked. Brad: About? Phyllis: Well, say when a person feels that they've been unduly pressured in a land deal, and as a result, they snatch up that same real estate and make a windfall profit? I'm not a lawyer, but I believe that's a breach of fiduciary duty. And I think it's illegal. Brad: I don't think so. Phyllis: Imagine how difficult it is for Victoria now. But think, when that baby is born and her daddy's in prison? Do nothing by 5:00, and I won't be the only one locked up. Phyllis: So? Brad: I'm thinking. Phyllis: I want you to know, I realize I never should've done what I did. I realize that. Brad: You're genuinely sorry? Phyllis: Yes, I am, Brad. I'm very sorry. Brad: I'm touched. You and your sorrow should go a long way at trial. Phyllis: That's it? Brad: I told you before the board vote, Phyllis. If I go down in flames, you're gonna burn with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Hi, uh, double espresso. Please. Thank you. Gloria: Evan? Evan--Evan... Owen! Gloria Abbott! Evan: Of course, yes. Gloria: We met a couple of years ago on the cruise when John and I got married! Evan: Gloria, I remember you won the tango contest. Gloria: Yes! Evan: I forgot that you and John lived in Genoa City. Gloria: Uh-huh! Evan: Well, how are you and John? Gloria: Well, I'm fine, but unfortunately, John passed away last summer. Evan: Oh. Gloria: Mm-hmm. Evan: Well, I'm sorry to hear that. Gloria: Mm-hmm. Evan: Have a seat. Gloria: Well, thank you. Thank you. Evan: It's good to see you. Gloria: Likewise. So what brings you to Genoa City? Evan: Well, I'm not sure if you would remember this, but I was saving for a sailboat. Gloria: You got it! Evan: A 19-foot flying Dutchman. I'm here for the Genoa City Regatta. Gloria: Well, congratulations! Now is there a Mrs. Owen to go along with that boat? Evan: Uh, no, no, there isn't. I, uh, I still do some time on the cruise lines, teaching women to samba. Most of the time I spend on my boat. I'm married to sailing. Gloria: Well, there was that one gal on the cruise-- (Texan accent) the big gal with the big hair from Texas? Evan: (Texan accent) "Aw, hell, Giselle." Gloria: (Normal voice) that's what her husband kept saying. Evan: (Normal voice) loud, proud and often. Gloria: Oh, you know something? John and I used to bet on when he was gonna chuck her overboard. Evan: Well, Giselle was pretty slick. She made sure that he saw her dancing with me. Gloria: It worked. Evan: Mm-hmm. Gloria: He was jealous. Evan: Well, that's me, saving marriages one slow dance at a time. Gloria: Well, aren't you the little heartthrob? Evan: Me? What about you? I couldn't get one dance in. Gloria: Well, John wouldn't allow that. Evan: Well, neither would you. Are you seeing someone? Gloria: Mmm. Evan: Is it too soon? Gloria: Hmm... John will always have a huge place in my heart, but I know he doesn't want me to be alone. Evan: I take it you've met someone? Gloria: I have, but I haven't quite... snagged him yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: There you go. I call this a mocha-smoke-a. This has enough caffeine in it to power an aircraft carrier. Daniel: Mmm. Mocha-smoke-a, huh? Kevin: Mm-hmm. Daniel: I don't think I need any caffeine right now, thanks. Kevin: All right. Daniel: Now why is it girls make everything so complicated? Kevin: I do not know. You're asking the guy who fell for Jana the psycho killer. Daniel: That's a perfect example. "I love you, Kevin, but now I have to kill you." Then girl torches guy. Kevin: Daniel? Did Lily set you on fire? Daniel: No. No, remember those pictures you found on my flash drive? Kevin: I erased 'em. Lily never saw 'em. Daniel: That time. But then she found out. And then she found a DVD in my backpack. And then she went off on me. Kevin: Ouch. Daniel: You know, I am totally committed and devoted to that girl. I just don't know how to make her understand that this isn't a big deal. Kevin: You know, men and women have totally different mindsets. No matter how innocent we think something is, they're just not gonna get it. Daniel: Okay, thanks, but I'm kinda looking for some advice here. Kevin: I'm sorry. I wish I had some answers, Dan. But, uh, if you don't stop this, you might lose your wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, I couldn't wait any longer. Victor's proposal for the South Korean market-- lay it on me. Ji Min: Well, it's very interesting actually. Victor was approached by some investors in a hedge fund in Pusan-- which is our second largest city. Jack: And? Ji Min: And the notion is that Newman and Jabot pool their funds to invest. Jack: Well, that's dicey. These are unregulated funds. Ji Min: But the administrative fee is reasonable. Jack: How reasonable? Ji Min: 45% with capital appreciation. Jack: Forty-- that's not a fee, that's robbery! Jabot is not interested. Ji Min: Well, actually, Jack, we are. I felt it was just too good an opportunity to pass up. Jack: And just how much of Jabot's money did you commit to this opportunity? Ji Min: I pledged to maintain a $10 million account for one year. Jack: Are you out of your mind? Ji Min: It was an executive decision, Jack. Jack: You know what trumps an executive decision? I own House of Kim! I own Jabot! For all intents and purposes, I own you! Now you get us out of this. Or you will be finding yourself in an unemployment line. Ji Min: I apologize, Jack. I guess I let my enthusiasm get the better of my judgment. Jack: Look, I appreciate your enthusiasm. This time you went a bit too far. Remember, you're to run everything by me. Ji Min: I understand. I apologize. Jack: Tell Victor your attorneys in Seoul in doing their due diligence didn't like the fine print. He'll thank you for it. Ji Min: Consider it done. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: What are you looking at? Lily: Strangersbynight. I wanna see if Daniel really canceled his membership. Colleen: All bodies and no heads? That's weird. Lily: Yeah, well, you have to be a member to see faces. Colleen: Hmm... do you think those are real? Lily: Let's just say that if she were swimming, she wouldn't need floaties. Colleen, you're not helping. Colleen: Sorry. Lily: Oh, my gosh! Colleen: What? Lily: I know that butt. Colleen: What butt? Lily: That butt! That's Daniel's butt! Colleen: Uh, no, Lily, come on, you're paranoid! Lily: No, Colleen, I took that photo last summer when we went skinny dipping. Colleen: Are you positive? Okay, okay, fine, I believe you. Lily: Dangit. I can't see anything else unless I join. Colleen: Um... uh, here. Let's see... Colleen: Go ahead and charge it to me. Lily: And then what? Colleen: Well, and then find his profile and write him an e-mail from... I don't know, Luscious Lips? Lily: Luscious Lips? Colleen: It doesn't matter. The point is, just write him an e-mail and pretend like you're some girl that scoped him out. Lily: And see if he takes the bait? Colleen: Right. Lily: (Sighs) this makes me wanna puke. Colleen: Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Here's what I don't get. I know I'm a good guy, right? So why am I always in trouble? Kevin: You know, it goes back to that whole men are from mars, women are from venus theory. We're just different. End of story. Daniel: I don't wanna lose her. Kevin: Well, then don't. Daniel: Like it's that easy? Kevin: Daniel, sex is human nature. Daniel: Oh, right. You know what? Then that's what I'll tell her when I wanna make things all better. Kevin: Again, I am the last person you should be asking for advice on women. My--my track record should have you running in the opposite direction. But... okay, if you can't stop looking at the stuff, here's my opinion. Whatever it is you're looking at-- whether it's porn, erotica, whatever-- if you look at it without her, she's gonna feel insecure, right? Daniel: Go on. Kevin: But if you look at it together... well, you know, the couple that plays together, stays together. Daniel: How do you know? Kevin: Well, you know, Jana was, uh... she was an adventurous girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Phyllis is a wreck inside, I can tell. She's doing the right thing by going to trial, but... Victor: She's very worried. I understand that. Nikki: I do, too. Nick: All right, look, you're the one who told me that a family divided cannot stand. I'm asking you to hear me out. Nikki: Well, go ahead, Son. Nick: First, we nullify the vote. We put forward a new resolution. Nikki: I'm listening. Nick: Second, the new resolution alters the project. It keeps the core revenue-producing elements, but devotes more resources to historic preservation. Third-- Victor: So not only as a corporate entity, but as an individual, Brad Carlton backs off? Nick: Exactly. That way, the project moves forward, my wife stays out of jail and the family is no longer divided. Victor: Interesting. Nikki: Yes, it is interesting. Victor: Why don't I discuss this with your mother? Nick: The lessons that both of you taught me about being a Newman? I need to know they're still true. It's not just the money and the power. It's Noah and Summer's legacy. Victor: Well, it seems we have raised a good son. Nikki: Who chooses wives poorly. Victor: What do you think of his idea? Nikki: I think it's ambitious. Victor: I think it's terrible. Born of desperation. I have an alternative. Nikki: You always do. Victor: You go to Brad Carlton and ask him to withdraw the charges. In return, you can watch the destruction of Jack Abbott, which is about to happen. Nikki: No. No, you're on your own here. So am I. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone ringing) Brad: Good. Hey, Honey. Hi. Are you in any pain? No, my heart, too, if it helps any. No, no, I promised I wouldn't say anything to your parents. Well, tell the doctor to give you something. Yeah, I'll be there as soon as I can. All right, I love you. Victor: Was that about Victoria? Brad: Yeah. Victor: Is she all right? Brad: A little morning sickness that's turned into all-day sickness. Victor: Aha. Be careful with the medicine, you know? That could hurt the baby. Brad: She's aware. Victor: At least the child will be lucky to have both parents. Brad: What is it with you people? You stand in line and take a number? Save your breath, Victor. I'm not recanting. Victor: I've known you for many years, Bradley. I brought you into this business, and I can take you out. Brad: I can't help you. Victor: I just talked to Brad Carlton. Jack: Please tell me you got through to him? Yeah, I understand. Well, I tried. You tried. Victor tried. Phyllis: 0 for 3. Jack: Listen, I've been thinking about this a lot. And I am saying this as someone who cares a great deal about you and always will. Take Bardwell's deal. Phyllis: No. It's too late. I'm going to trial. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: And there he is-- Mr. "Why don't you marry me?" Evan: Ah. Gloria: And that table right over there would be just perfect. Gloria: William? Will: Oh, hello. Gloria: You did say you were having lunch here today. Oh, I'm so glad you're here. William, this is Evan Owen, an old friend and he's here in town for the regatta. And this is William Bardwell. Will: Nice to meet you. Good luck with the race. Evan: Oh, thank you, I appreciate that. You ever do any sailing? Will: I wish I had the time. Evan: Well, you owe it to yourself to relax now and then. You know, I could take you today. Between races, this afternoon? Will: Well, that's very nice of you, thank you. Gloria: William, join us for lunch? Will: I can't. I'm waiting for an old friend. Gloria: Oh, what a shame. Evan: Well, some other time. Nice to meet you. Will: You, too. Evan: And think about the sailing. It can change your life. Gloria: Enjoy your lunch. Will: Thank you. Gloria: Oh, thank you, Evan. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Your parents? They said no? Nick: My mother said no. Phyllis: I did this. I did this. I can't blame anybody. I can't blame your mom. I can't blame Brad. Nick: There is enough blame to go around. Phyllis: That doesn't matter to our daughter. I'm--I'm not gonna be there for her. I'm not gonna be there for her. I'm not gonna be there to rock her to sleep. I'm not gonna be there to sing that song to her that makes her laugh. I'm never gonna be able to make this up to her. Nick: Listen to me. I need you to stay positive. All right, I know it sounds like a cliché, but if it works, then I'm all for it. Look, Michael is confident. He needs you to be confident. Phyllis: Okay. Nick: So does Summer. Phyllis: Right. All right. Nick: Do it for her. Phyllis: I will. Phyllis: I did something-- I did something really good to deserve you. Nick: And I wanna keep on deserving you. So what do you say? Phyllis: I say we're gonna kick this trial's butt. Nick: Yeah. Phyllis: Michael... Michael: Yes? Phyllis: Uh, we're gonna kick this trial's butt. Michael: Good to hear it. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Nick: She wanted to show you her conviction. Michael: Well, I'm glad that you both feel you're ready for this. I want you to make sure you understand everything. Phyllis: Meaning what? Michael: Nothing's a sure thing. We have agreed to go to trial. There will always be a miniscule chance that you could be convicted. Phyllis: That won't happen because you're a phenomenal attorney. Michael: I appreciate your vote of confidence. Nick: You don't need it. Michael: All right. I want you to stay tough, mentally prepared. And if you'll excuse me, I've got a trial to win. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Hey, there you are. Brad: Hey. Shouldn't you be in class? Colleen: Not until later. I've left you a couple messages. Brad: Oh, uh, yeah, I was just, uh, checking them. I've been kinda distracted. Colleen: What? Brad: She lost the baby. Colleen: Oh, my God! When? Brad: Yesterday. Please don't say anything, Honey. I promised I wouldn't tell anyone. Colleen: Um... Michael: Sorry for the interruption. Brad: This really isn't a good time, Michael. Michael: My apologies. But bad or no, time is of the essence. I need to get your statement. Brad: Right now? Michael: Now. I called Mr. Bardwell and a court reporter. They're on their way. We'll do it in the conference room. Colleen: Michael? Can we have a minute, please? Michael: A minute. Colleen: Thank you. Brad: You really did grow up when I wasn't looking. Colleen: I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: William? Please, join us! Will: Um... well, if you're sure I'm not intruding. Evan: Oh, please, sit down. Will: Okay. So... how did you two come to know each other? Evan: We met on a cruise. Do you have any idea what a fantastic dancer this woman is? Gloria: Oh, Evan! Well, I try. Evan: She's being modest. Every guy on the ship wanted to tango with her. And I am hoping to be that lucky guy tonight. Gloria: Oh... oh, William... would you mind very much if we postpone our dinner? I mean, Evan's only going to be in town for a day or two. Will: Sure, no problem. Another night. Evan: Fantastic. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Phyllis just gave me some interesting news. Have you heard? Nikki: Nicholas called. The people of the State of Wisconsin vs. Phyllis Newman. Jack: You'll be asked to testify. Nikki: Ditto. Jack: The door will be wide open for a third candidate to walk in. Nikki: That's inevitable. Jack: I can just hear his announcement right now. Nikki: His? Maybe hers? Jack: Okay, hers. "A pox on both their houses!" Nikki: We can't let that happen. Jack: No, we can't. Nikki: You know what we have to do then? A joint press conference-- Jack: A joint statement about Phyllis--okay. She's gonna hate us for this. Nikki: Oh, well. Nikki: Phyllis, its Nikki. Can you meet me in Victor's office in a half an hour? It's important. Good, I'll see you then. Jack: I notice you didn't mention me. Nikki: Of course not. We want her to show up. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Hey. Colleen: Please tell me you didn't send it already. Lily: The e-mail from Luscious Lips? It's already to go. Colleen: Look, Lily, I was with my dad and I realized that this is a bad idea. I think that you should talk to Daniel instead. Lily: Colleen, I have tried that many times and it did not work. Colleen: Then get help. Go see a marriage counselor. Lily: He doesn't think there's a problem! Colleen: Just tell him that you wanna see a marriage counselor. He can't say no. Lily: Sent. Love, Luscious Lips. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I've got mail. Daniel: Interesting. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I trust it was a success? Ji Min: It was. Victor: Good. Thank you. You made the right decision. To the future. May the Jack Abbott's downfall be slow and long... and exceptionally painful. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Then you and David have come up with a statement? Ben: We've got a draft. David: That's right. We just have to hash out the final. Nikki: I wanna read that before it goes out. Jack: As do I. Ben: I suggest a joint press conference. David: Tomorrow. Why don't we, uh, let the statement stand overnight? Ben: Agreed. Give the pundits something to chew on. Nikki: It's good with me. Jack? Jack: Yeah. Nick: What's with the joint session of congress? Phyllis: I thought you wanted to see us alone. Nikki: Others were also affected by your decisions. Jack: Nikki and I are issuing a joint statement, Phyllis. You are now on leave from N.V.P. Phyllis: What? You can't do that. Jack: Effective immediately, without pay. Nikki: Please go to your office, gather your personal belongings and security will escort you from the building. Nick: Mother, you can't do this. Nikki: It's already done. Phyllis: I thought you weren't going to rush to judgment. Jack: We didn't. Phyllis: Is this your doing? Ben: It came from the candidates. David: And we concur. Phyllis: Yeah, I'm sure. Okay. Fine. I'll do that. Did you think I was gonna beg, Jack? We're going to trial. And when I'm acquitted-- and by the way, I will be acquitted-- I will accept your joint apology. Nick: I won't. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: In the matter of the people of the State of Wisconsin vs. Phyllis Newman, I wanna remind you that it's essential to the prosecution of your earlier complaint that you tell the truth here, even though this is not a formal deposition. Brad: I understand. Michael: Uh, what is the substance of your earlier complaint against Phyllis Newman? Will: You have a copy of it. Michael: Well, I am interested in hearing Mr. Carlton's words, unburdened by legal jargon and unfiltered. So come on. What was your beef against Phyllis? Did she bribe you? Try and threaten you? Try to persuade you? Blackmail you? What? What? In your own words. [NEXT_ON] Brad: I need you to do something for me when you talk to Bardwell. Daniel's voice: No, I don't have a girlfriend. Lily: No girlfriend? You have a wife, you jerk!

Ji Min agrees to help Victor and tricks Jack into admitting he owns NVP while he has a recorder hidden in his pocket

Jack: Well, just dust off an old copy and shoot it over here. No, she will sign, john. She will sign. Trust me. Hey, you know what? Don't even ask why. Just take my word for it. Diane has seen the light. What? Okay. You too. Have a lovely evening. Phyllis: So john's drawing up a new custody agreement. Jack: We will have it in our hot, little hands first thing in the morning. Phyllis: Good. Good. Good. This calls for a celebration. Jack: I think so, too. Phyllis: Here you go. Jack: Oh, boy. Phyllis: Why don't you make a toast? Jack: I would love to make a toast. Phyllis: Hang on. Here we go. Jack: To the future of our family, at long last. Phyllis: Hear, hear. Jack: I didn't know you two were out on the town. Gina: Well, we weren'T. We were at the hospital. Your father had to go to the emergency room. Andy: It has, um... it's been real good talking to you. Christine: Right back at you. Michael: Okay. Miss kelly simmons. Describe her. What did she look like? Isabella: Dark hair. Brown eyes. Glasses. Michael: What else? Isabella: She was professional, well-dressed, attractive. She had a southern accent. (Cell phone rings) Andy: Oh, looks like they found me. Christine: Well, you better get it. It might be important. Andy: Andy richards. Diane: Thank god you answered. I'm at the hotel, and I really need to see you, andy. Andy: All right. Sit tight, and I'll be right there, all right? Christine: What, duty calls? Andy: Uh, yeah. Afraid so. Um, look, why don't you give me your number, and we'll continue this another day. Christine: Oh, I'm sure we'll run into each other agn sometime. I like this place. Andy: Okay. Kelly simmons, it has been terrific meeting you. Christine: I'm glad that friend of yours brought you over here. Andy: Yeah, paul. Yeah, he's that kind of guy. He's just a real friend. Christine: It's nice to have friends like that. Andy: Well... Christine: Bye now. Andy: I'll see you. Christine: All right. (Thunder rumbling) Christine: (Panting) Isabella: Paul? Paul: Isabella, I didn't realize you were here. Isabella: Are you all right? Paul: What are you doing on the floor? Aren't you feeling well? Isabella: Not really. Paul: What's going on? Isabella: You seemed upset just now when you came in. Paul: I'm-I'm worried about you. Is the baby asle?? Isabella: Ricky's not here. I haven't picked him up from the sitter. Paul: Well, honey, it's late. It's like-- Isabella: It's okay. I called, and I told her I didn't know when I'd be there. Paul: You're starting to scare me. You're not yourself. Isabella: And you are? Paul: What's going on? Isabella: I don't know. I wish I did. Paul: What are you talking about? Isabella: Things have been different since the baptism. Everything has been different. Paul: Yeah, I know. Isabella: I know you were horrified when michael showed up and announced his engagement to christine. Paul: I lost it. I don'T... I just lost it. Isabella: But there's more. I know there's something more. Policeman: I'll be back to talk to you in the morning, mr. Newman. Victor: Thank you, officer. Medic: Hope you feel better, mr. Newman. Victor: Thank you, sir. Thank you for helping. Diego: I'll see you gentlemen out. Larry: You're like me with doctors. You can't stand 'em. Victor: (Laughs) you got that right. I owe you, larry. Larry: Nah. You don't owe me a thing, mr. Newman. Anyway, you take care of that noggin, will you? Victor: Thank you, man. Thank you for being here. Larry: Thank you, sir. Have a good evening. Victor: Thank you. Johnny: Evening. What can I get you? Victoria: Something strong. Brad: Johnny... why don't you get the lady a chocolate martini? Victoria: Yeah? Really? Okay. Sure, why not? Johnny: Coming rit t up. Victoria: Chocolate martini, huh? How did you come up with that one? Brad: Oh, I'm just a fun guy. Victoria: Yeah. You seem like you're really laughing it up tonight. Victoria: Well, this is a rousing conversation. Brad: Did you come here to talk... or to drown your sorrows? Brad: Last time we bumped into each other, you'd hit a rough patch with that guy you were seeing. Victoria: Hmm. Hmm. Yeah. Yeah. And if I remember correctly, you told me to hang in there and hold on to love as hard as I could. Brad: Yeah-- Victoria: Guess what, bradley? I took your advice. Brad: And? Victoria: Now I'm wondering if it was just a big mistake. Thanks. Andy: What's going on? You've been crying. Diane: I'm not having a very good night. Andy: Okay, I heard that on the phone. Now what's the matter?Talk to me. Diane: I-I... I can'T. Andy: What do you mean, you can't? Diane: I just needed to see a friendly face. I just don't want to be alone right now. Andy: You're not gonna tell me what happened? Diane: Well, I'm not supposed to talk about it. Andy: Says who? Diane: God, andy, please! Andy: Okay, okay, okay. Just calm down, okay? Nobody's forcing you here. When I walk in here, and I see you like this, I-- Diane: Jack and phyllis found something. And now they're holding it over my head. Andy: What kind of something? Evidence? Is... is this about the fire? Diane: It... it makes things look bad. Very bad. Andy: In what way? Diane: I played a joke on phyllis. Andy: Oh, no. Diane: It was a stupid prank. And now it's blown up in my face. Andy: Diane... what kind of prank did you play? Diane: I-it was a phone call. I... I arranged for her to be pulled away from the newman wedding, and... I-I knew she was having this bad day, and I just couldn't help myself, 'cause I hated the fact that she was there with jack. I-I admit it was petty jealousy, but-but the timing was awful, and-and-and now they have this piece of paper. Andy: Did you start that fire? Diane: What? Andy, for god's sakes-- Andy: Damn it, just... just answer me. Did you start the fire? Diane: What difference does it make, huh? Jack and phyllis have something that looks like proof, and that would be enough to convince the police. So I might as well have, right? Die: Look, mr. Newman, I know this... it doesn't erase everything that's happened. Still, the fact that we accomplished this together... to me, that... that's a step in the right direction. Victor: Mr. Guittierez, your plan was insane. We're very lucky it worked out the way it did. Brad: I'm sorry that things didn't work out, victoria. Victoria: Easy come, easy go, right? Brad: Mmm. Nothing easy about it. Victoria: You're kind of a macho guy, aren't you, brad? Can I ask you a question? This whole manly pride stuff, I mean, does it trump everything? Does it always come first, no matter what anybody else thinks? Brad: That's kind of a blanket statement. Victoria: But it's true, right? Brad: Depends on the situation. Victoria: You guys hold the right to, uh, go off whenever you want, whenever the spirit moves you. Brad: Sounding a little bitter. Victoria: Yeah. I guess I am a little bitter. I mean, I don't wanna be. I really don'T. It's just that, you know, I mean, you fall really hard for someone, and you're totally in sync, and things are great, and then out of the blue, this whole other side just pops out of nowhere. Maybe it was there all along. I just didn't see it. Are only as d as you feel. Claire: Oh, yes, which makes me close to ú Jack: Wait a minute. Chest pain? John: Jack, don't overreact. Phyllis: That's not anything to joke about, john. Gina: So I kept reminding him all the way to memorial. John: Look, all of you, I am fine. The ekg was normal. Jack: Then it definitely wasn't a-- John: It was not a heart attack. Jack: Then what the hell was it? John: (Sighs) Gina: Are you gonna tell them or am I? Jack: Dad? John: All right. It was acute angina brought on by stress. Very simply, I just had a few unpleasant words with someone. Jack: At gina's? Phyllis: Who? John: If you have to know, it was diane. Things got very unpleasant. I mean, that woman just does not know when to stop. Gina: I got her out of there, but not before she had a chance to upset your father. John: Now listen, jack, is she really going to be able to take kyle to florida? Jack: No, she is definitely not. As a matter of fact, she's not gonna be a problem for much longer. Gina: I'm just sorry I ever gave her the benefit of the doubt. Phyllis: We won't hold it against you, gina. Gina: Thanks. John: Well, that's good, son. All right, listen, I'm gonna go up and get some rest. Gina: I'm gonna go, too. Bye-bye. Jack: Thank you, gina. Gina: So... you take good care of yourself. John: Thanks. Thanks so much for tonight. Gina: You're welcome. John: Good night, you two. Phyllis: Good night. Jack: Good night, dad. Phyllis: So you still think that woman should be walking around free? Jack: Sweetheart-- Phyllis: One phone call. One phone call, jack. Jack: Honey, we've already had this conversation. Phyllis: So you really think that you can control her? Jack: As much as I may personally want to see diane pay for the crimes she's committed, sweetheart-- Phyllis: I know. I know. I don't--I know. You don't want to do anything on account of kyle. Paul: Look, isabella, I know I've been distant-- Isabella: Distant? Paul, you've been in some other world. Paul: Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. Isabella: I don't want your apologies. I want to know what's wrong. Paul: God, I don't even know how to explain it. Isabella: Fine. Don't explain. Paul: I'm not trying to put you off. Isabella: Why do I get this feeling that you're upset with me, and I don't know why? Paul: No, no, honey, it's not you. Really, it isn'T. It's me. Isabella: Your feelings have changed for me? Is that it? Because if it is, you have to tell me, paul, so I can make plans. Paul: No, you don't have to make plans. I didn't even know you were upset. You know, you've been keeping things from me. Isabella: What-- what do you mean? What are you talking about? Michael: Oh, excuse me. May I borrow the business section? Oh, at last, she's alone. Here's my chance. Christine: Your chance? Michael: I saw you talking with an acquaintance of mine. Christine: Oh, andy richards. Yoknknow him? Michael: No, not really. I know a friend of his. Christine: You must be talking about paul williams. I just met him, too. He left. Michael: Oh. So who are you? What's your name? Christine: You'll forgive me, mister... Michael: Sorry. Baldwin, michael baldwin. I guess I got a little ahead of myself. Just so eager to meet you. Christine: And why is that? Michael: As I said, you were talking to someone I know. Christine: So that'syour story, and you're stickin' to it. Michael: That's right, until you tell me your name. Christine: I'm kelly simmons. Michael: Kelly simmons. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Let me guess, um... hotlanta? Christine: Actually, charleston, south carolina. Michael: Oh. Originally, or... passin' through? Stayin' on? What? Christine: Visitin' a friend. Michael: Hmm. So you're not here on any business? Christine: You ask a lot of questions. Michael: Aw, it'S... it's an occupational hazard. I'm a lawyer. Christine: Ll, that explains it. Michael: So your friend showing you a good time? Christine: Actually, she's kind of busy. Michael: Ah, your friend's a woman. Christine: Yes, she's a woman. Michael: Well, if you're not averse to making a new friend who happens to be a man, perhaps I can show you around town myself. Victor: Let me explain something to you. Victor: I'm trying to make a point with you, mr. Guittierez. You don't get involved with dangerous people unless you're a force to be reckoned with. If you hadn't brought larry warton into this and me, I can assure you those two guys would'V.... would've killed you. Diego: I've sure learned my lesson. Is there anything I can get you before I leave? Victor: No, thank you. Diego: Okay. Then I'll get out of your hair. Christine: You want to show me around town? Michael: I know the city well. Christine: That's very nice. I just--I don't want to inconvenience you. Michael: Oh, I have been inconvenienced in far worse ways, believe me. You'll be safe with me. Christine: Will I? Michael: I'm not a big bad wolf, although there are people in this town who think I am. Christine: Like who? Michael: Nobody you know. Christine: Oh! Well, how convenient for you. Michael: Touché. So what do you like to do? Christine: I beg your pardon? Michael: The only clue I have is that you're, um, sitting in a coffeehouse. Christine: That is correct. Michael: Mm-hmm. And you're... you're drinking coffee. Christine: (Gasps) so I am. Michael: You're not gonna help me out here, are you? Christine: Well, you don't strike me as a person who needs any help. Michael: That is a very astute observation. May I make one about you? Christine: Mmm. Be my guest. Michael: I think you're hiding something. Paul: Look, isabella, I-I know you're on edge. Isabella: Paul, something is happening to you. Everything is different. Something seems wrong. I don't know what to do. I don't know how to handle this. Paul: Well, can you just stop it? Because... you're gonna make yourself more upset than you already are. Look, I... uh... Paul: Lisn.N. This is my fault. It's all my fault, and I can't go on doing this to you. Isabella: Your fault? Paul: You see, you're right, you know. Things haven't been the same since the christening, and there is-- there's a reason for that. It's a reason I've been keeping from you. Paul: I can't go on this way. You have a right to know the truth. Isabella: The right? Paul: Isabella... Paul: I never wanted you to find out about this. And I know it's gonna hurt you, but I'm beginning to believe that keeping you in the dark is gonna hurt you more. Isabella: Paul, you're scaring me. What... Paul: I scare myself. Paul: It's true. I, um, I lost it the night of the christening when I tried to... pound baldwin to death. But it really doesn't compare to what happened later. Isabella: Later that night? Paul: Yeah. Isabella: When you went to christine'S. Paul: Yeah. I went to see her. Isabella: To apologize. You said you needed to apologize to her in person. Paul: Yeah. I-I know that's what I told you. And I think-- I think that's why I went there. Isabella: You think. Paul: I'm not sure. Something happened that night. Something that never, ever should've happened, and I... I... I never should've let it happen. But the truth of the matter is I made it happen. Isabella: Oh, my god, paul, what are you trying to tell me? Paul: Well... I went over to the apartment, and I, uh... started talking to chris. Isabella: But that's not all you did, is it? Paul: No. No, it isn'T. Paul: I went over there, and I had... I had sex with chris that night. Paul: Isabella, I'm sorry. You have no idea how sorry I am. Victoria: Sorry, I didn't mean to go off like that. Brad: No problem. Victoria: You know, I've noticed that you're not telling me to hang in there. That love conquers all. Afraid I'll bite your head off? Brad: No, no. I'm not telling you those things because I'm not sure I believe them myself. (Cell phone rings) Victoria: Excuse me. (Ring) Victoria: Hello? Diego: Hey, you, it's me. I'm back at the room. How soon can you get over here? Victoria: I'll be right over. Brad: Taking off? Victoria: No point in dragging it out. Hey, next time... we talk... it's your turn. I have a feeling you're going through something. You okay? Brad: Good luck. Drink's on me. Victoria: Thanks. Andy: I don't know what to say, diane. The truth will set you free. Diane: Whatever I did, I did for my son. Andy: You did for your son? Diane: Yes, and now I'm going to lose him-- that sweet little boy asleep in there. Andy: Lose him how? Diane: Jack and phyllis offered me a deal. If I sign over full custody, then they won't use this evidence to convict me. Andy: Did you agree to this? Diane: Andy, what choice do I have? I mean, there's no way out. I have to give them an answer by tomorrow. Andy: Just calm down here. Just breath--just calm-- look at me breathe. Listen to me, we need to talk about it. Just listen, talking-- Diane: What good will talking do? They're going to take my child away. Andy: No, they are not. You--diane, you're the mother. You are the mother of that child. This--this is about changing logistics where the majority of the time is spent with that boy. Diane: You wouldn't say that if it was your son. Andy: Okay. Okay, maybe not. Diane, if you're gonna even seriously consider this, you have to ask yourself something-- what is the worst thing that can happen? Diane: Well, if I don't accept it, and then I get convicted-- Andy: You could be looking at a lot of lost years here-- years without kyle, in any way, she e or form. And if you accept it, this fire, all the stuff... it's just gonna go away. And you're gonna finally get stuff with your life back in some normal fashion. You'll still have your boy to raise. Don't you-- okay-- you're not gonna have custody, but you'll be able to spend time with him, love him, influence him, raise him--watch him grow up to be a fine young man. Diane: But I would be all alone. I wouldn't have anybody. Kyle is the only joy I have in my life. So do you know what? Just don't stand there and give me some stupid pep talk about how my glass is really half full and that I ought to be grateful, 'cause you have no idea... Diane: Oh, god. Jack: I just don't think my son is well served having a mother in the state penitentiary. Phyllis: What about a mother who's a criminal and can go off at any minute? Jack: She won'T. Phyllis: Do I have your personal guarantee on that? Jack: Honey, if you had a sword like that hanging over your head... Phyllis: Well, you see, you can't compare the two of us because I'm sane and she's not. Besides, if diane does cooperate and if she is reasonable, who knows how long it's gonna last? I mean, three years down the road, when she's burning down buildings again and framing me for it, can we go to t p police and say, "hey, look what we have." Jack: I'm sure there must be some statute of limitations. Phyllis: Exactly, exactly. And that'll dictate how long we have until we lower the boom. Jack: I just wish you weren't so skeptical about this working out. Phyllis: You know, I can't-- I'm just trying to point out the advantages of having this freak out of our lives, jack. Jack: This is not an ideal outco b by any stretch of the imagination. I know that. Here's what I'm thinking-- if we have kyle with us for the next however many years, after that diane can try to come after him. It won't fly then. Kyle will have been with us. He'll know where he belongs-- with us. (Key unlocking door) Diego: Hey, you. Diego: I see you're still upset with me. Victoria: And you seem happy, which means you did it. You went ahead with your plan. Diego: Well, the scum who robbed me, they're in jail now. Victoria: Look, I know you're dying to tell me how brave and clever you were, but I'm really not interested. Diego: If I thought it could be that easy, I would, but you need to know what happened. I need to give it to you straight. Victoria: Whatever the hell that means. Diego: It means your dad was involved. He wound up running the show. It's a damn good thing the way it all turned out, but... Victoria: But what? Diego. Diego: Okay, you know what? Victor is gonna be fine. He's okay, just one of the guys got a jump on him... knocked him out cold. Victoria: So you're sure you're all right? Victor: I'm all right, darling. Thers s no cause for concern. Okay? Victoria: Yeah, like I really believe that. Victor: I'm all right. Are you with diego now? Victoria: Yeah, I'll check in with you later on. Just get some rest, all right? Diego: Your dad's okay, right? Victoria: So he says. You know, I'm not really surprised that he decided to take charge, that's really his style. But how'd you get him to go along with it? 'Cause he didn't even want to have anything to do with you. Die: No, he really didn't have much choice. I set it up at the ranch. Victoria: You did what? He didn't know about this beforehand? You just did it, and what, hoped for the best? Diego: There's no way I could've pulled this off without your father. He had to be a part of it. There's no other way. Victoria: Oh, my god. You brought those people to our home. I mean, there are children there. You knew that! It's one thing to totally disregard my feelings, it's another thing to put innocent people's lives at risk. I mean, what the hell were you thinking?! How could you be so careless? Why aren't you saying anything? Diego: Because you're right. I have no excuse, and I won't try to defend myself, because I can'T. Victoria: Great. Diego: I just should have thghght this through better. Your dad helped me see that, but I was so obsessed with nailing these bastards... that's my only excuse. Victoria: I still don't understand why. I mean, why was it so important-- more important than us? More important than our future? Diego: You know what? You're what's important to me. And that's really why I did this. Victoria: To impress my father? Diego: How many times has he thrown it in my face that I'm some quitter? That I'm a guy who hits the road when the going gets ugugh? That I'm just a punk? You know what? I needed to stand up on my own for the first time. And I need to show him, and everyone else, that I can do it for myself. The bottom line is I think he respects me a lot more than he did. Victoria: And that makes it all better. Diego: Sweetheart, it doesn't make it better, but I promised your dad and I am promising you, I will never go down that road again... not ever. You know what? I think... we should just move on with our lives and put this all behind us. You know what? We should move into that condo that you picked out. I'I'm really ready for that. In fact, I just--I can't wait. Victoria: There's just one problem. I don't know if I'm ready. Andy: It's gonna be okay. It's gonna be okay. Look, why don't i get out of here so you can get some sleep? Diane: Andy, will you please stay? You can, um... you could sleep on the couch. I just... I just don't want to be alone tonight. Please. Phyllis: Wow, you got a lot of faith in me, don't you? Jack: Are you kidding me? You're the best thing that ever happened to me. You'reoioing to be the best thing that ever happened to kyle. I believe that with everything in me. Phyllis: Well, I'm going to try to be a very loving, devoted stepmother. Jack: You're going to be the very best... the best. And we are going to have a wonderful life together. Phyllis: With your son. Jack: With our son. ) Diego: Victoria, I know this has been rough on you, my needing to do this, but we love each other. Conquers everything, right? You know what? I know it's late. We can get a key to that condo, and we can go have a look. You know, I'd really like to do that. Victoria: No. Mnh-mnh. No, not right now. I need to think about this. Diego: Honey, what is there to think about? We're gonna be fine. We are fine. Victoria: I'll talk to you in the morning. Diego: Please don't do this. Victoria: Diego, I gotta take a drive. I need to clear my head. Diego: When will you be back? Victoria: I don't know. Christine: If you'll excuse me, it's getting late. My friend's gonna wonder what happened to me. Michael: Um, well, then maybe we'll see each other here again sometime. Christine: Good night, mr. Baldwin. Michael: Kelly simmons... who are you and what are you after? Isabella: You had sex with christine? Paul: Believe me, I am so sorry. Isabella: The night our son was baptized?! Paul: If I could take it back... Isabella: But you can't! You can't take it back! It happened! Paul: I never wanted you to find out. Isabella: No, of course you didn't want me to find out that you betrayed me and our son on that night, of all nights?! Paul: I know. It was wrong. It was so wrong. I hurt the people I love the most. I hurt you. I hurt our son. I hurt chris. Isabella: Chris. Chris. I don't care about christine! I can't believe you did this! I can't believe it! Paul: I feel sick inside. Isabella, I hate myself. Isabella: You destroyed us. You destroyed us. You destroyed our family! You destroyed our house! That's why you lied! You lied and you lied and you lied about your feelings for christine, and I knew! And I hate you for this! I hate you! I can't believe you did this! I can't belie e you did this! I don't even know you. I don't know who you are.

Paul's passionate flashbacks with Christine continue and guilt forces him to spill his guts to an already agonizing Isabella who storms out when she hears the truth, leaving Paul in his misery

Nicole: Oh, gosh, I'm sorry. Brady: Sorry. Hey. Nicole: Hi. I can't talk. Brady: Nicole, wait. Hold on a second. Nicole: Please, just leave me alone. Brady: What is wrong with you? Nicole: E.J. Said I -- that I-I can't see you again. Philip: Well, answering your own door. This must be important. E.J.: Wow. You got here very quickly. Philip: Well, your message intrigued me. Why was I summoned? E.J.: Fuels project. Interesting diversion, but, uh, I don't really think it's going anywhere, so my company's no longer interested. Philip: That's it? Game over, just like that? E.J.: That's it. Game over, just like that. Philip: What's the catch? Will: Mom and dad fighting -- I guess nothing's changed, huh? Sami: Will. Lucas: Will, come here and give me a hug. Man, it's so good to see you. Come here. [Groans] Will: Sorry. Lucas: That's all right. Sami: I can't believe that you're back. This is -- this is too good to be true. You're here. You're back -- just the same time that I came back. I-I can't believe -- I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I know you hate it when I cry, but I've missed you so much. I-I missed you so much. Will: I missed you, too, mom. Victor: So, we see eye to eye about Chloe now, do we? Kate: [Sighs] That gives you great satisfaction, I'm sure. Victor: Well, I must say, it does make me feel, uh, vindicated. This revenge that you plan to serve up cold -- what exactly did you have in mind? Kate: Well, my goal is very simple -- to cause deep psychological pain with lasting impact. Victor: In other words, Chloe must suffer. Kate: Like never before. Maggie: Chloe. Chloe: Hi. Is Allie ready? Maggie: I just have to get the rest of her things together. Chloe: Oh, well, let me help you. Maggie: No, I prefer you wait here. Chloe: Maggie, please, could we at least try to get along for Lucas' sake? I never meant for any of this to happen. Maggie: You didn't mean to sleep with Daniel? Chloe: Maggie, please. I just want to make Lucas happy, okay? And we can have the life that we've dreamed of if he doesn't find out what happened. It's all up to you. Maggie: [Scoffs] To have so much power. Chloe: Please. I beg you not to tell him anything. Don't break his heart again. Sami: Look at you. Lucas: Yeah, what happened? You get sick of skiing and snowboarding? That's why you decided to come home? Will: It's 'cause I heard they were letting mom out of witness protection. Sami: Oh, well, I'm so sorry that I-I didn't call you. They wouldn't let me talk to anyone. Will: It's okay. Grandpa told me. Sami: I'm glad he explained. Will: He also said something about a gas explosion and that's why you're in the hospital. Lucas: Yeah. Will: How'd it happen? Sami: Oh, let's not talk about that. Let's focus on the happy times. Will: We can focus on it right now. Sami: Will, it's just -- Will: It's just what? My dad almost died. I don't have a right to know why? Maggie: Oh. So, I shouldn't break his heart again? I mean, after all, I am the one who hurt poor Lucas. Chloe: What I meant -- Maggie: I don't give a damn what you meant. You are the one who betrayed Lucas, Chloe. Chloe: Maggie, my only concern is making a life for Lucas -- loving him and making him happy. Isn't that what you want for him, too? Maggie: So you're saying that the woman who cheated on him, lied to him, continues to lie to him can make him happy? Don't you think Lucas deserves better than you? Kate: So, you'll help me achieve my goals? Victor: I will clear my schedule. Kate: Excellent. But before I share my new take on Chloe with Lucas, I have to find a way to distract him from her. That way, when I drop the bomb on him, he won't be so humiliated, so hurt. Victor: What sort of a distraction did you have in mind? Kate: Well, it's not what. It's whom. I have to find him a -- a new woman -- a more suitable mate. Victor: An inflatable sex doll should fit that bill. Kate: [Chuckles] You are so bad. Victor: And so are you, I'm delighted to say. The old Kate is back. Kate: No, victor. The Kate who defends her children, the Kate who will go to war with anyone who betrays them in any way, never left. [Footsteps approach] Stefano: Good evening. [Exhales deeply] Kate: Hello, Stefano. Stefano: My lucky day -- running into the lovely Kate Roberts, huh? Mind if I join you? Victor: Get out of my sight, DiMera. You're not welcome here. E.J.: There's no catch. My primary focus right now is my family -- that means my fiancée and my child. I don't want them getting caught up in some stupid blood feud between warring families. Philip: I have to tell you, I'm a little offended by what you're insinuating, DiMera. Why would I hurt your damn family? Nicole happens to be a friend of mine. E.J.: Well, not anymore, she's not. Philip: [Chuckles] What, do you get to choose her friends now? E.J.: Philip, Nicole is a little bit too softhearted and trusting. Therefore, for her own good, I advised her to stay away from people who aren't worth her time or attention. You know, people who suck the life out -- you know the type. Philip: I'm looking at the type. E.J.: Well, you stay away from her. I'm not going to tell you again. Brady: You are kidding, right? Nicole: Brady, please, don't question this. Brady: "Don't question this"? E.J. Has no right to tell you who your friends are. Nicole: E.J. Is the man that I love. Brady: [Exhales sharply] You are seriously scaring me right now. Nicole: E.J. Makes me happy, and I want him to be happy. Brady: Are you listening to yourself? "E.J. Makes me happy." I mean, you sound like a Stepford wife. Nicole, what happened to the tough, brainy woman that used to be one step ahead of E.J. all the time? Why are you cowering like this? Tell me what E.J. Has done to you. Nicole: I am not cowering, and this is not E.J.'S fault. There's a lot you don't know. Brady: Then please me, damn it. Nicole, what's going on? Nicole: Philip knows we're keeping a secret from E.J. Brady: What do you mean? A-about the baby? Nicole: No. No. Thank God. Brady: Then what does Philip think that we're hiding from him? Nicole: [Sighs] It's crazy. Brady: Tell me. Nicole: Philip saw us together -- you and me. He thinks we're having an affair. [Exhales sharply] Brady: [Exhales sharply] Nicole: And he wants the fuels project back from E.J., So he's blackmailing me, and he said if -- if I could find a way to persuade E.J. To relinquish the rights, then he won't -- Brady: Then he wouldn't tell E.J. about you and me? Nicole: Right. Brady: [Chuckles] Well, did it work? Did you persuade E.J.? Nicole: Yeah. It wasn't easy. The project's yours. Brady: Wow. It's good news for Titan. Nicole: Yeah. You're welcome. Brady: Let me get this straight. Philip is gonna keep his mouth shut about this hot affair that you and I are not having? Nicole: Yes. But you have to keep your distance, and we can't take any more risks. Brady: I'm sorry. What does that mean, exactly? Does that mean you don't talk to me anymore? Does that mean that you cut me out of your life, or -- or what? Nicole: [Sniffles] That's exactly what I have to do, and not -- and not just for my sake and Sydney's, but for yours. Philip: What kind of weird bargain are you driving here, DiMera? I get the fuels project on the condition that I never speak to Nicole again? E.J.: However you look at it. Philip: [Exhales sharply] I'm looking to ignore it. You don't get to choose who my friends are, and you don't order me around. You got that? I'm not afraid of you... or your father...or any DiMera. E.J.: Okay. Then you're a bigger fool than I thought. [Door locks] Sami: Hey, so, why don't you tell me about Lugano? You were there visiting Grandma and john, right? Will: [Sighs] Yeah. Carrie took me. Sami: Great. I bet that was fun. Have you decided to stick around here for a while? Will: I don't know. Lucas: Well, however long you stay, you know, Chloe and I would love to have you stay at the cabin with us. You can also stay with your mother. It's up to you. You divvy up your time as you see fit. Sami: No. You do, uh, whatever you want, will. It's totally your decision. If you want to stay with your dad at the cabin, I totally get it. It's fine. Will: Are you still at the DiMeras? Sami: No. No. I'm staying at your Grandma's townhouse with the twins, and there's plenty of room there. We have TV and -- and Wi-Fi. Will: I don't know. This is kind of a tough decision. Lucas: You know, why don't you just stay with your mom? It's fine with me, really. Will: Are you sure? Lucas: Yeah. I mean, you know, she's got the cable TV and the Wi-Fi. I don't know if I can compete with that. I think it would be good for your mom if she had all of her kids around right now. Will: Mom? Are you okay? Sami: I'm fine. I'm okay, really. It's just, um, it's just so amazing to see you and have you back. It's making me all crazy and emotional and everything, and... will, I-I just can't help it, sweetheart. I missed you. I missed you so much. Will: It's kind of weird for me, too. Lucas: It's very sweet. I hate it break it up -- it is sweet -- but you got to get Johnny before they close -- daycare. Sami: Oh. Oh, my goodness. Of course. Um, yeah, I'll go get him. Hey, do you want to come with me, see your brother? Lucas: Why don't you let the big guy stay up here for a while, okay? Sami: Yeah. No, of course. Of course. Thanks, Lucas. I, um, I'll get your room ready, and I'll meet you at the townhouse later, okay? Will: Okay. Lucas: I'll try to get in touch with Chloe. I don't know where she is. She was supposed to come see me, and she never showed up. I wonder what's keeping her. Chloe: Maggie, I'm not a religious person, but I've been praying lately, and I got a sign from God that Lucas and I belong together. Maggie: Well, isn't that something? As busy as God is, he has time to give Chloe lane relationship advice. Chloe: Please don't make fun of me. I know, with all the horror going on in the world, who I end up with or who I marry is of no real consequence, but something changed inside of me, okay? I felt it. I know that Lucas is my destiny. Maggie: And you know this how? Chloe: You just have to promise me. You can't tell him what happened between Daniel and me -- please. Maggie: [Sighs] I hope I don't regret this. Chloe: Does that mean -- Maggie: It means I won't say anything to him. Chloe: Oh, my God. You don't know how much this means to me. Maggie: Now, just get this straight. I'm not doing this for you. I am doing this for Lucas. The last thing I want to see is for him to start drinking again. So if keeping this little secret will prevent that, then I suppose I have no other choice. Chloe: Thank you so much. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Nicole: I shouldn't even be here with you right now. You know what? I will write you. I will explain everything in an e-mail. Brady: No. You're gonna tell me to my face. Why would you allow Philip to blackmail you, especially when we're not sleeping together? Nicole: It doesn't matter. Don't you see? We share a secret, and if Philip tells E.J. That, he's not gonna stop poking around until he finds out the truth and then my life will be over. Brady: You can't keep this up, all right? Nicole: Hey... if I can convince E.J. To relinquish that damn fuels project, I can do anything. Philip's happy. I'm happy. Everyone's happy, happy, happy! Brady: Are you? Nicole: Yes! Yes. 'Cause I am so close to getting everything I ever dreamed of. Brady: This is not just about you anymore. You have a daughter that you need to think about now. You need to think about what's best for both of you. Nicole: I am. This is all for her. I am doing this for Sydney. Brady: Nicole, what is gonna happen the next time that Philip decides to blackmail you or Dr. Baker, 'cause you know it's not gonna stop there? How many times are you gonna be willing to let somebody put the screws to you to keep this a secret? [Knock on door] Sami: Hi, sweetheart! Hi! Look how beautiful you are. Oh, I missed you so much! Oh! Hi, sweetie. Chloe: Maggie fed her about an hour ago. Sami: You know what? Your brother is here, too, and he actually already went to sleep, so you and me -- we're gonna pick out some stories, and we're gonna read together, and we're gonna hang out. I missed you so much. I promise you, I'm never gonna leave you again. I promise. Chloe: Well, here's her bag, and I guess just call Lucas when you want me to pick her up again. Sami: Um, actually, I talked to him, and she's gonna be staying with me for a little while. Isn't that gonna be fun? We're gonna hang out -- you and me. What do you think? And your pony -- I promise. Chloe: Oh, my God. You had your baby. Sami: Um...Chloe. Hey, sweetheart, let's go, all right? Let's go pick out some stories that I'm gonna read you, and we are going to hang out. Mommy needs to talk to Chloe for a second. Come on. Chloe, what the hell is the matter with you? Chloe: What? I just noticed you're a lot trimmer. Sami: Shut up, okay? Chloe: It was a compliment. Sami: Right. And I don't want compliments or anything from you, for that matter, so get out. Will's gonna be back soon. Chloe: Oh, will's back? Sami: Yeah. He's here, and you're not. Goodbye. Chloe: Wow. Good to have you back. Sami: You're right. This is about Grace, and I just want to do what's best for her. Rafe: Well, that's exactly what you're doing. You're going home soon. You're gonna be with your family. You're gonna be the same great mother that you always were, and, you know, when the time is right, you'll bring little Grace home. [Knock on door] Sami: What now? I thought you -- Lucas: So, talk to me. Any cute snow bunnies over there in Switzerland? Will: Maybe. Lucas: Does she have a name? Will: Oh, let's see. There was Heidi -- oh, and Martina -- can't forget about her. Lucas: And Martina. Nice. That's my man. Check you out -- just like your old man. You're getting big, you know that? I can't believe how much you've grown up. Will: Right. Except you and mom still lie to me like I'm a little 2-year-old or something. Lucas: What do you mean, lie to you? Will: What was it that mom didn't want me to know so bad? Why are you really in the hospital? Kate: Victor, stop being so rude. You're embarrassing me. Stefano: No need to be embarrassed, Kate, if Mr. Kiriakis prefers to act like an ill-mannered lout. Kate: Stefano, please. Sit down. Victor: Kate! Stefano: Thank you. Kate: What? What? Stefano's gonna join us. If you have a problem with that, then you should leave. Feel free. Victor: I'm not going anywhere. Stefano: Well, fine with me, because, unlike you, victor, I prefer not to hang on to petty grudges. Victor: There is nothing remotely petty about what's going on, DiMera. You've authorized your son to commit corporate espionage. Stefano: [Scoffs] Victor, come on. Victor, we have crossed paths too many times to even count. Friends, rivals, devoted fathers to family -- hmm? -- And children. You see, instead of all this petty arguing and this competitiveness, why don't we focus on what we have in common? A devotion to family. Victor: I think I'm going to throw up. Kate: Oh, stop it. Stefano is just trying to find a little common ground between the two of you. Behave. Victor: And here I thought you wanted my help. Kate: I do want your help, but not if you're going to be acting this way. Victor: Do I not have the right to choose the company I keep? Stefano: Oh, for goodness' sake, with all this barking, I haven't even asked you how you're doing, Kate, which is a lot more important than acquiring some overhyped business for our companies. Kate: Well, thank you very much for asking. I am in remission. I just found out. Stefano: How wonderful. Kate: Thank you. Stefano: Kate, you have made my day. You have made my year. I am so pleased for you. Kate: Thank you. Stefano: Well, this calls for a celebration, naturally, huh? The next round is on me. Victor: I'd rather put a nail in my eye. Nicole: I am part of a perfect family now. This is something I've been waiting for my whole life. Brady: Really? You like feeling afraid? You like feeling terrorized? Does that turn you on? Nicole: What? Brady: Because when you told me that you couldn't see me anymore, I saw the look in your eyes. It was just panic. It was fear. Nicole: No. That's -- that's not it. I-I just want you to stay away from me, for your sake... 'cause I know you could be happier. Brady: Then you don't know a damn thing, because I am very happy right here. Can you say the same? Sami: E.J. E.J.: And Nigel. Sami: Aha. Johnny was asking about him. E.J.: It sounds very quiet in here. You telling me you actually got him to sleep without this fellow? Sami: I did, um, but I'm sure it was just because he was exhausted from all the fun we had. Uh, do you -- you want to come in for a sec? E.J.: Sure. So, how did you get these toys out to the twins, anyway? Sami: A little bit of magic. E.J.: Magic? Oh, okay. That's fine. I'm a big fan of magic. Sami: [Chuckles] Yeah. Um, can I get you something? Some tea or water or something? E.J.: I'm -- I'm fine. Um, I just wanted to say that, you know, if you want to keep Johnny for a few more days, it's fine with me. Sami: Thanks. It's probably good for you, too, to, uh, have some time alone with your new daughter. E.J.: Samantha, I don't need to, uh, get Johnny out of the house to spend time with Sydney. And let's, just to be clear -- I'm not saying you're suggesting it -- Johnny is never gonna be shunted aside for any reason. Sami: I do know that. You're a good father, E.J. You always have been. It's not you I'm worried about. E.J.: I know. I know. You don't like our son being in the same house as Nicole and my father. I get it. Sami: You're right. I don't. But the truth is [Clears throat] It's obvious that he was really well cared for while I was gone. I mean, I know he missed me -- at least I persuaded myself of that -- but it's obvious that he was well loved. E.J.: Samantha, you don't need to persuade yourself. I mean, I can tell you, you know? He missed his mother. When you were away, there was a certain sadness in his eyes. Sami: You took great care of him, E.J. You're a great dad, and it's because you're so involved in his life and you let him know how much you care every day. I'm really grateful to you for that. Lucas: I just, uh -- I made a bad decision. I did something I shouldn't have. Will: What decision? Lucas: Chloe and I -- we just hit a -- we hit a rough patch and she called off the wedding. And the next thing I knew, I was at the pub... Will: Drinking? Lucas: [Exhales deeply] Yeah, I was drinking. Will: [Sighs] But you worked so hard to stay sober. Lucas: I know, son, and it's -- it's not an excuse at all, all right? There's -- there's no excuse for it, but when you love a woman like I love Chloe, you know, and I thought I was gonna lose her -- Will: Did you, like, drink a lot? Lucas: Yeah, I drank enough to get pretty sick. I had alcohol poisoning. Will: Wow. So, the story about the gas explosion is -- Lucas: No, no. That happened. That happened, too. I'm just really sorry that I let you down. I'm sorry I let myself down. And I really hope that you're not sorry that you came home. Philip: [Sighs] Hey, dad. Victor: Where's today's mail? Philip: It's right here. Victor: I'll be in my office. Philip: Hold on. I want to show you something. Victor: Can't it wait, Philip? I'm tired. Philip: I think you're gonna want to see this now. Victor: What's this? Philip: The alternative fuels plan. E.J. Relinquished it, thanks to me. I got Nicole to work on him. Victor: Why would she do that, and why is it all in pieces? Philip: Who cares? The point is it's all there -- no disks, no copies. That's it. Victor: You're absolutely certain? Philip: Everything has been destroyed. The ball is back in our court, where it belongs. Victor: Good work, Philip. Philip: I told you I wouldn't let you down. Victor: And you didn't. The question remains -- how did it end up in E.J.'S hands in the first place? Philip: Like you can't guess. [Clears throat] Victor: Melanie. Philip: Mm-hmm. Victor: But how did she manage it? Philip: I don't know. Probably the old standbys -- blackmail, manipulation. Your guess is as good as mine. Victor: I don't want to guess, Philip! I want to know! Find out... or find a new job. Sami: Look at all this stuff. I have so much unpacking to do. E.J.: Can I help you? Sami: Oh, thanks, no. I'm cool. You know, I should probably go see to Allie. She's been by herself for too long. [Chuckles nervously] E.J.: Look, I, uh -- I know that coming home and seeing the kids has made you very emotional, but you also seem sad. [Johnny crying] Sami: Wow. You got this in the nick of time. E.J.: Father, can you talk? Stefano: What can I do for you? E.J.: Oh. You're with somebody. I just wanted to let you know -- Philip Kiriakis took the bait. Stefano: Excellent. Excellent. E.J.: He thinks the fight is over. Little does he know. Call me back. Sami: What to go see your daddy? E.J.: Hi! Remember me? What have you been up to? Nicole: Yes, I'm happy. I am fine. I'm on top of the world, okay? My life is perfect. Brady: Nicole, if you have any doubts whatsoever about E.J., Then you should leave. You should do it now. Nicole: Oh, my God. Brady: You are the strongest, most independent woman that I know. And for you to stay with someone who -- who doesn't value you at all -- he -- he wants to run your life for you -- Nicole: E.J. Is the man I love. He is all I need. Brady: Yeah, with E.J., You're never gonna have to make another decision in your life, because he's always gonna make them for you. Nicole: That is not true. Brady: And you know what? You should be on top of the world. My God. Sitting in that palace with your crown prince and his dysfunctional father, waiting for them to find out your secret. Nicole: Brady, stop it! Brady: And when they find out, your whole, little perfect life, Nicole -- it's gonna go up in smoke. Philip: No wonder I have such a sense of security. I tell you something I worked my ass off to accomplish, and you threaten to fire me? Victor: Can the self-pity, Philip, and get to the bottom of the E.J./Melanie connection -- now. Philip: Now? It's after business hours. Can't it wait till morning? Victor: This is about Stephanie, isn't it? Philip: What are you talking about? Victor: It didn't go well with her, did it? Philip: I-I really don't feel like talking about her, okay? Victor: What happened? Philip: [Exhales deeply] Okay. You really want to know what happened? You want to know? Stephanie and I are done, and all because of the sacrifices I had to make on this project, and then you threaten to fire me? Gee. [Glass pings, thuds] It's all worth it. I'm on top of the world, man. Never better. [Bottle thuds] [Glass thuds] Stefano: You know... Caterina, you always look beautiful, but tonight -- I don't know -- this...sort of aura about you. Kate: It's very lovely to be appreciated. Stefano: You say that with a little reserve. Does that young doctor what's his name there -- Daniel -- doesn't appreciate you? Kate: Mm. The doctor and I are no longer seeing each other. Stefano: I'm sorry. And how about the guy with the nail in his eye here? [Chuckles] Is he helping you to forget? Kate: Victor and I are friends -- just friends. Stefano: I see. Well, in that case, then perhaps you could, uh, take me up on that dinner we talked about at the auction. How about tonight? Nicole: You know what? Even if E.J. Didn't want me to stay away from you, guess what. I would. Brady: Why? Because I'm honest with you? Nicole: No. Because you depress me and scare me. Brady: You wouldn't be scared or depressed if you didn't believe I was right. Nicole: E.J. Is being protective. Brady: Protective? That's a great spin on that one, Nicole. Nicole: You know what? It's more than -- than protectiveness. He loves me, and he said he has never felt this way about anyone else. Brady: Really? Well, that's truly romantic, but the problem is the woman that he loves is some weird, submissive person who will do anything to please him, and that is not who you are. Nicole: [Sighs] Brady: Nicole, don't you know that you're worth being loved just for who you are? Nicole: Yeah. Well, maybe I will know that... someday. And I'll have you to thank, huh? You and your little pep talks. Brady: They're not pep talks. I think -- heck, I know -- that you are a really, really good person. Nicole: Thank you. And just so you know... I am trying to feel... that I deserve some happiness. But it is just so hard when people around you want you to fail. They -- they want nothing more than to see you alone and miserable. Brady: What people? Nicole: Sami Brady, for one, who is at the top of that list now that she's back. Brady: What? Nicole: You didn't hear? Your lovely stepsister has shown her face in Salem again. Oh, yeah. And there will be a ticker-tape parade tomorrow -- whee! Sami: E.J., I cannot believe how late it is. It is so past their bedtime. E.J.: Uh, Johnny and I are pretty used to staying up and watching the late- night talk shows, aren't we, big fella? Sami: Is that what you were up to while I was gone? E.J.: That and a few other things. Sami: Well, it sounds to me like I got back just in the nick of time. No late- night talk shows for you, buddy. Come on. It's time for bed. And I'm gonna have to find that book. E.J.: Why don't we do this? I'm gonna take them through and read. No, I'm not gonna read them a bedtime story. I'll brush their teeth. You read them a story. Sami: Well, just her. She needs to have her teeth brushed, if you don't mind. E.J.: No. Sami: I'll be right there. E.J.: You ready? Choo-choo-choo! [Telephone rings] Sr. Theresa: Holy cross. This is sister Theresa. Sami: Hi, sister. It's Sami. I'm so sorry to be bothering you like this. Sr. Theresa: Oh, don't be silly. You can check on Grace as often as you like, dear. Sami: Well, I just want you to give her a kiss good night for me and -- and tell her that I'm gonna be with her as soon as I can. Sr. Theresa: Thank heaven. So, you've come up with a plan? Sami: Yeah. I think I'm starting to figure one out. Stefano: I'm not proposing marriage, Kate. Not this time. Just a quiet dinner for two. Kate: I'll think about it. Stefano: [Inhales, exhales deeply] Not bad. I mean, I was hoping for that, at least. Will: I'm not sorry I came home. I-I really want to be here. I mean it. Lucas: Good. I'm really glad, 'cause part of the reason why I'm telling you this, you know, about my drinking and everything, is so you don't end up where I am right now. You hear me? Chloe: Will! Hey, I heard you were home. Come here. What's wrong? Will: Nothing much. Just...my dad almost died and you're the reason. Brady: So, Sami's back. When -- when did she get here? I mean, did you see her? Nicole: Yes, and it was awkward and horrible. You know, I know exactly what's gonna happen. She's gonna push and push, and she's not gonna give up until she comes between E.J. and me. Brady: If only. Nicole: Great. Thank you for your support. Brady: All right. Putting aside how I feel about E.J., why would you think that Sami, or any other woman, for that matter, would be able to just fly right in and steal your man? Nicole: Because I -- because she's so... Brady: Go on. Please. Nicole: [Exhales deeply] Because I don't think I'm worthy of E.J. or anyone else. Brady: You don't -- you don't look in the mirror and see how beautiful you are, do you? You don't see that you're smart and that you're funny... and that anytime you care about somebody, there isn't anything in the world you wouldn't do for them? You don't see that? Nicole: You forgot the part about how I'm the biggest screw-up you've ever known. Brady: You've been unlucky. Nicole: Except to have a friend who...makes up stuff just to make you feel better. Brady: I wasn't making any of that up, Nicole. Nicole: Thank you for... being the best friend that I don't deserve. Sami: [Exhales deeply] They're asleep. I'm probably gonna stare at them all night long. E.J.: All right. Well, um, I should probably get going. Sami: E.J... why are you here? E.J.: I just came 'round to drop off Johnny's penguin, get him to sleep. What? Sami: Um, I don't know. I guess I just think if you were really happy at home, you'd be there right now instead of here. E.J.: Okay. Nicole and I aren't joined at the hip, you know? Sami: Okay. You sure you're not... E.J.: What? Come on. Sami: Never mind. E.J.: No, come on. Say it. What? Sami: [Exhales deeply] Marriage is a really big step, and I just wondered if maybe you were reconsidering. E.J.: Maybe I shouldn't marry Nicole. Yeah. I have an idea. What if I made her worst nightmare come true... and married you? Chloe: I don't think that you have to worry about Sami or that baby ever again. Will: Let's talk about what you don't want to talk about -- mom and E.J. Is something going on between mom and that jerk? Sami: Why would I possibly be jealous? E.J.: Because Nicole has me and you don't.

EJ comes to bring one of Johnny's toys to Sami and he notices how sad she seems to be

Zach: This is a nice surprise. Hi. Kendall: Hi. Bianca: I am gonna leave you two alone. Zach: Ok. Bianca: I have a date at the zoo, and a car full of kids. And Matt, the valet, who's getting a 20 for watching them. I'll see you later. Unless you're making your great escape. Zach: You'd be the first to know. Bianca: Ok. Kendall: Thanks. Hi. Zach: Come sit. You and Bianca have a nice afternoon? Kendall: Oh, we did. No Ryan, no Greenlee, just finger-painting and pool time. How about you? Zach: Just trying to drink coffee out of a square mug. Kendall: I see. Zach: Not easy. Kendall: No. Zach: What's that face? Kendall: I took a picture of our house. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door closes] Asher: Hey. Damon: I am so screwed. Asher: What's the problem? Damon: It's nothing. Asher: Yeah, I can see that. Damon: I borrowed my dad's car, his new car. Backed into a pole. Never saw the thing. Asher: Ouch. Damon: He loves that ride. Man, he's gonna freak. Asher: Your dad just adopted you, right? Damon: Yeah. He's been nothing but great, and this is me screwing up again. Asher: Everyone screws up. Damon: I totaled a car not too long ago. I put a lady in the hospital. Asher: This time it's just metal. Damon: Yeah. I don't think he's gonna see it that way. [Asher sighs] [Door closes] Tad: Hey. New friend? Tad martin. Asher: The guy who just banged up your car. [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: What happened? Marissa: It's J.R. Krystal: Oh, God. What did he do now? Marissa: No, it's what I did. Something I should have done a long time ago. Krystal: You told him about-- Marissa: I just couldn't live with all the lies. Krystal: Oh, honey. Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. Marissa: [Sighs] I did more than tell him. I ended it for good. J.R. and I are over. Colby: What? That's crazy. Marissa: No. No. Crazy was me fooling myself into thinking that we had a chance when he wants someone else. [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: You son of a bitch. Scott: No, no. Annie, Annie, just -- oh! Whoo! Huh! Yeah, I deserved that one. But, Annie, you have to understand, ok, Marissa and I, we thought the two of you were having an affair. Annie: But we weren't! Scott: I know that now. If only I knew that then. See, this was all -- it was a huge misunderstanding. J.R.: Oh, you've got to be kidding me. Scott: Well, you stay out of this! J.R.: Is that why you didn't tell your fiancée? Because it was all a big misunderstanding? Scott: I am telling her now. J.R.: Because you don't have a choice. Annie: Stop it. Stop it, both of you! J.R.: Are you gonna stand up for him after he cheats on you with my wife? Scott: Oh, you are one to talk. Annie -- Annie, look at me. This was a huge mistake. J.R.: No, the mistake was you being found out. Don't listen to him. He'll do anything to keep this wedding on track. Scott: Because I love you. J.R.: You know the truth. What else do you need, Annie? You marry him, you're gonna make a huge mistake. Scott: Oh, yeah, hmm? Yeah, why is that, huh? Because -- because what? Because I don't deserve her and you do? J.R.: Yeah. Yeah, that's right. Scott: How long has it been, J.R.? How long since Marissa told you about us, a couple hours, less? And here you are, tackling my bride on her way to the altar. J.R.: I'm trying to keep her from making a mistake. Scott: We all make mistakes. This isn't one of them. J.R.: No. This wedding would be the biggest one of all. Scott: Go home to your wife! J.R.: We're over! Marissa made that clear to me. Scott: Ok. Ok, they don't want to work it out? That's fine. I do, and we can. J.R.: Come on -- Scott: I should have told you this before now. J.R.: Scott stole Uncle Palmer's invention. He lied about it. He slept with Marissa. He lied about it. How many more times is he gonna lie? Do you really want to marry a man who can lie so easily? Scott: I will never lie to you again. I only did it to protect you. J.R.: No, to cover his ass. Annie: I have let myself trust you because you are honest -- and good and decent. I love you because you make me want to be honest and decent. I need you to be good so that I will be good, too. But if you are not who I think you are -- [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: I know J.R., he messed around with Annie. But he doesn't love her. He loves you, and you are the one he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Marissa: Colby, I mean, yeah, I think that he even believed that, and I wanted to, but I mean, we just thought that if we worked hard enough to make our marriage work, that everything would be ok, but it isn't ok and it just shouldn't be that hard. Colby: So what? You're just gonna give up like that? Krystal: Marissa's given this a lot of thought. We need to respect her decision. Colby: What about A.J.? Is he just supposed to respect your decision? Marissa: No. I am -- I'm gonna protect A.J. as much as I can. I mean, I'm gonna spend as much time with him as possible. Colby: It's not the same. Trust me. Out of all people, I know. Krystal: Colby, Colby. Marissa's always gonna be a mother to that boy. Colby: What about me? What about our family? Marissa, you hold us together. Marissa: Oh, no, I don't. Colby: Look -- I know my brother has made insane mistakes -- but he loves you, and he cares about you. You can't bail on him because -- Marissa: What? Or he'll end up with Annie? There's nothing that I can do about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Asher: I was just parking. Objects in mirror look larger. Or is it smaller? Anyway, next thing I know, bang. Tad: Oh. I'm sure it's not that bad. Tell me it's not that bad. Damon: It's not that bad. Asher: They can fix anything these days, and really, I want to make this right. I'd appreciate it if you let me. Tad: Guy that steps up -- I like that. Ok. I guess I'll go to a garage, get an estimate, and let you know. Asher: Great. Tad: How do you two know each other? Asher: Well, it wasn't driving school, that's for sure. Damon: This is the friend who crashed here. Ha ha. Crashed. Asher: Crashed. Tad: Let's go look at the damage. Damon: Hey, man, that was really awesome, but why did you do that? Asher: This whole father/son thing is still kind of new, right? Damon: Yeah, yeah, it's really new. Asher: So no point messing it up on a stupid fender bender. Damon: Well, I owe you, man, and I'll definitely pay for the repairs. Asher: Yeah, you will. Ha. Damon: So do you and your dad get along well or -- Asher: Whatever. Let's go check out the car. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: So Binks and I were in the neighborhood, and I realized I don't have any pictures of our house for our scrapbook, and then I figured what kind of an album would it be if I don't have any pictures of the boys' home? Or parents? So come on, let's -- let's snap when ready. [Zach groans] Kendall: Ah. Oh, I like it. It's a keeper. Zach: Yeah, that's good. Kendall: That's a good one, just like you. Zach: Do you remember Art Silver? Kendall: Yeah. He's, uh, kind of charming at first, but a little weird. He had those shifty eyes. Zach: Yeah, he's a little shifty. Well, he's doing a lot of business in the area, and he's thinking of relocating here, so he made an offer on the house. Kendall: You want to sell our home? Zach: We talked about how happy we were away from here with our family, you and me. Kendall: No, I know. It's just -- selling our house, it's kind of sudden. Zach: I'm not gonna do anything unless you agree. I know you love it here. Kendall: Zach, I do -- I do love Pine Valley. I mean, of course, I care about it, and I love the home that you built. But I am crazy in love with you, not some structure with a secret room and a beautiful pond out back. Zach: So we're ok? Kendall: Wherever you are, that's where my home is. I love you. Zach: I love you. Kendall: Ok, then. Zach: All right. Kendall: Oh, you know who's not going to be feeling the love is Opal if I do not get out of here. You want to come? Zach: No. I'm working. Kendall: I see that. Zach: Tell her I said hi. Kendall: Ok. All right, I will. Zach: Bye. [Music playing at the Yacht Club] Liza: Ok, so not inviting me on your yacht, that's one thing, but not calling when you come into town? Unforgivable. Zach: There's a very good reason why I didn't call you. Liza: Oh. Zach: My marriage. [SCENE_BREAK] Marissa: I thought for so long that if I just wanted it badly enough, that J.R. would love me again and everything would be ok. God, you know, it's a lot of work making yourself believe something that isn't true. It's almost a relief not having to do it anymore. Krystal: And when you told J.R. about Scott, he didn't take it well? Marissa: Oh, God, no, no. He thought that it was all about Scott trying to get back at him. You know, J. R. slept with Annie, so Scott slept with me. Krystal: So you and Scott, what -- what does that mean for the two of you? Marissa: Nothing. Krystal: You know, when you first came to town, there was a spark there. Marissa: No. Scott -- Scott loves Annie. Krystal: Ah, are you sure about that? Marissa: Yes, I'm sure. He thinks that she's just misunderstood and that underneath all the lies and maneuvering and hate, that she's a good person. Krystal: Oh, please. If J.R. goes back to Annie, all hell is gonna break loose. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Annie, you are the only woman that I want to be with. J.R.: You've certainly got to hand it to him. He knows how to work it: Puppy dog eyes, fake sincerity. Scott: Why don't you just leave, huh? This is our wedding day. J.R.: Not the way you planned it, is it, Annie? See, Scott's spent a lifetime trying to prove that he's a decent Chandler. Pathetic thing is, he actually believes it, even when he's stealing from the dead and doing my wife. Scott: I never said I was better than anybody else. Annie: No. But I thought that you were. Scott: Annie, if I could take back that moment, if I could undo the hurt, I would in a heartbeat, but I can't. Please give me another chance. Let me prove to you for the rest of my life that you can trust me. Annie: I want to talk to J.R. alone. Scott: I'm not gonna walk away. Annie: Emma is probably wondering what's happened to us. I don't want her to worry. J.R.: All right, come on, man, take a hike. You heard her. Annie: I just -- I'll come find you. Scott: I love you. [Annie sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Opal: Oh, my goodness! My beautiful girl! Kendall: Oh, my goodness! Opal, I have just missed you so much. Opal: Oh, ditto, ditto, honey. But it sure looks like life on the high seas agrees with you. All that romance, adventure, exotic ports of call. Kendall: Yes. Opal: I'll bet that you have just had the time of your life. Kendall: Well, one thing I have learned is that the ocean pretty much looks the same no matter where you are. [Opal laughs] Kendall: That it does. Opal: I suppose so. Kendall: So, I, uh, I just wanted to say that, um, well, I'm sorry that I wasn't here for Palmer's memorial. Opal: Oh. Kendall: My mom told me about the candlelight ceremony, so I lit a candle at midnight. Opal: I'm sure he felt your love. You know that old coot had a real soft spot for your mama and for both you girls. Kendall: Well, you were the love of his life. Opal: Well, we're not going any further. I'm gonna spill all over everything here. So you're gonna be coming to Mr. Caleb Cooney's big shindig, I imagine? Kendall: Well, of course. I mean, I wouldn't miss it. He's the man who saved my mother's life. Opal: That he is. Although I can't believe that your mama may be a no-show, of all people. According to her latest tweet, she said she's visiting those poor, starving kids that she was helping out last year. Kendall: I mean, you know, you just never know with my mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: And as happy as my wife is being back, there are a couple of things about this town that drives her crazy. Liza: As in me? 50 feet from you? Zach: Supposed to be 100 feet. You know that. Liza: Ok, I'm gonna keep my distance. Yeah. It certainly shows all over your face, but how are you and Kendall? Zach: Really good. Liza: Hmm. Zach: The kids are great. Everyone's happy. Every day's an adventure. It's just -- it's really cool. It's amazing. Liza: So you're not gonna move back here anytime soon? Zach: No. Why mess with perfection? Now, what about you? I heard you're with Tad. Liza: Yeah. Huh. It's so good. Oh, it's really good. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Well, you were right. Not that bad. Certainly it's nothing that a decent garage can't pound out. Where is your car? Asher: I'm a little obsessed with my ride -- wash it twice a week. So a little tweak to the fender, already at the shop. Tad: Yeah, I know what you mean. Where are you from? Asher: I wish there was a 10-second answer for that, but not with my life. And I need to get going, so catch you later? Damon: Yeah. Tad: He's got quite a way about him, your friend. Damon: Yeah, he's a good guy. Tad: Have you know him long? Damon: Long enough to know I can count on him. Tad: Except behind the wheel. Damon: Sorry about your car. Tad: That's ok. It's not your fault. I'm just happy to know you got a friend who's got your back. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Ok, you're right. Scott doesn't belong in our conversation. This is about us, us finally getting what we want. Annie: What do you want? J.R.: Same thing you want. We've been fighting these emotions for so long, trying to do the right thing, trying to honor our commitments to Marissa and Scott, but we don't have to do that anymore. Annie: Because Marissa told you your marriage is over? J.R.: Yes. Annie: Is it? J.R.: Yes, absolutely. I mean, you don't end a marriage overnight. I have arrangements to make. We share a son. A.J. comes first. Annie: Of course. J.R.: The point is, we got nothing holding us back anymore. Annie: I am in the middle of marrying Scott. J.R.: Yeah, but you can walk away. Annie: Just walk away? J.R.: Yeah. Annie: Like you did with Marissa? J.R.: Why are you so focused on Marissa? Annie: Well, you were just about to rip Scott's head off. If Marissa doesn't matter to you anymore, why are you so pissed that Scott slept with her? J.R.: You need reasons? He slept with her to get back at me. I slept with you, so he slept with my wife, and he cheated on you to do it. You should be as angry at him as I am. Scott's promises -- they don't mean a thing. Annie: What about your promises? J.R.: All right, you know what? This has all happened so fast. We got a lot to figure out. Annie: Ok. Then let's figure it out right here, right now, because 30 minutes ago, I was getting married in that gazebo through those trees over there, ok? I was gonna hold Scott's hand and pledge my eternal love for him, till death do us part. So I need to know, J.R., what are you pledging? J.R.: Scott is not the man you think he is. He never was. Annie: That doesn't answer my question. J.R.: No, I know how emotional, crazy this is. I know that you need pledges and promises to feel something solid, but you know who I am. You know exactly who I am, and I also know how you feel when we're together, when you're close to me. Annie: Is that enough? J.R.: Yes! What we have is alive, it heats up the air in the room when we're together. Annie: But what is it? J.R.: I don't know. That's for us to find out. I mean, for the first time, we're both totally free to find out what we have. But we got to go slowly. I'm walking away from my marriage. You're walking away from Scott. It's very complicated. Annie: No, J.R. For the first time with us, it is very, very simple. So just tell me, why are you here? Scott is offering me marriage. He's offering me a life with me and my daughter and -- J.R.: We can leave right now. We can get in the car, and we can just go. Annie: Go where? J.R.: It doesn't matter. We'll be together. We can just go for it. Annie: Go for it? What, go to some hotel, rip each other's clothes off, and give in to every desire? J.R.: Yes, yes, whatever. All of it! Right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Marissa: Where's the bride? Scott: Where do you think? Marissa: Well, that didn't take long. Don't. So are you married? Scott: Not yet. Marissa: I can't do this. Scott: Don't. Annie: It's you, Scott. Not J.R. I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Asher: Isn't there a law against abusing helpless flowers? Colby: Do you always appear out of nowhere? Asher: At least this time you got both feet on the ground. Colby: Right. Uh, thanks again. If it weren't for you, I would have gone -- splat. Asher: But you could have answered a question for me: Do angels play acoustic harps or have they finally gone electric? Colby: Oh, ho ho ho! No, actually, I'm in a more "go to hell" kind of mode. Asher: Ripping up poor little flowers? And what for? Colby: Family. Just when I thought that everyone can finally get it right. I bet you have no idea how screwed up a family can be. Asher: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Opal: Is there anything that I can say to convince you two to move back here for good? Kendall: Well, Zach has his heart set on Santorini in the very near future. Opal: Hmm. I wonder if maybe you'd like me to have a word or two with him. I've been known to have some influence over him, you know. Kendall: Are we talking about the same guy here? Zach, kind of tall and broad, he's got this scruff going on. Opal: We are very simpatico. Kendall: Ok, well, I have to admit, he is crazy about you, but no one talks Zach out of anything once he has his mind made up. Opal: No one except you, my dear. You have always had the magic touch with that man. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Ha ha. I heard you were back in town. Zach: Hey. Tad: How are you? You look good. Zach: Good. It's all good. Tad: How's Kendall and the kids? Zach: They're great. Tad: Terrific, man. I'm glad to hear it. Zach: Now I understand you're doing well. Tad: Uh -- I can't complain. Zach: Come, sit, join us. Tad: There's no one else here. Zach: Well, Liza's in the bathroom. Tad: Uh, yeah, well, listen, I appreciate the offer, but I think I'm gonna take a pass. Zach: What? I thought you guys were together? Tad: Yeah. A couple times a week until she blew it straight to hell. Yeah, it's a long story. Listen, do me a favor, ok? Tell Kendall I said hi. [Music playing] Liza: Ok, did I miss something? Zach: Uh, no, but I think I did. Why would you lie to me? Liza: So my daughter has disowned me. Yeah, and Tad never wants to see me again. Zach: What did you do? Liza: Don't ask. Zach: I am asking. You did something crazy, didn't you? Liza: Yeah, you know about crazy. You were sailing off into the sunset to save your marriage -- hmm, it's crazy. Zach: I'm sorry. You don't approve? Liza: What, you've whisked Kendall and your family off to some fantasy island that really only exists when you're floating on that boat. Me? I screwed up. Huh. Boy, have I screwed up, but I'm still here, and I am slugging it out and I'm trying to make it work right here in the real world. Zach: Mm-hmm. So you think I ran? Liza: Look, you think you've fixed it, so, you know, it's you and Kendall forever. Of course, until you hit the shore. I'm sure you've got some amazing pictures of beautiful sunsets and -- with me, I just prefer this real world. Even if it stinks. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: So, any more news on the party? Bianca: Oh, it's a fundraiser for the Miranda Center. It's gonna be at the club. Dancing, of course. Kendall: Of course. Bianca: And -- with Palmer's name attached, glam is definitely involved. Kendall: Hosted by Caleb? I'm thinking barbecue bear and grits. Bianca: Well, luckily for all of us, I'm in charge of the planning. I just wish Mom was gonna be here. She's the mad genius party planner. Kendall: Yeah, I still don't understand. Why didn't she stick around when this -- Palmer wanted her to co-host this whole thing? Bianca: Um, Mom and Caleb -- had issues. Kendall: I'm not surprised. I have missed you. I have missed you so much. Bianca: Me, too. You. Kendall: Well, I'm gonna be around a little bit longer. Plus, I'll be back for Mom and Jack's wedding. Bianca: It'll be more fun if you could be here to help plan the wedding. Kendall: Yeah, well, I will be at the ceremony. That's what counts. Bianca: Uh, what counts are the late nights, making sure every little detail is just right, and dealing with it when everything goes wrong. Kendall: Yes, and we will look at that later and laugh about it. Bianca: Ha. And finding just the right dresses, just the right music, just the right cake. And when Mom and Uncle Jack walk down the aisle knowing that it wasn't just some event we attended and put our whole hearts into it -- admit it. Kendall: Admit what? Bianca: You really, really want to be here for all of it. Kendall: All right, ok, yes, you're right. I want to be here. I would give anything to be here. Home. Where I belong. I -- don't get me wrong, Binks. I have an amazing husband and beautiful children, and I'm having so much fun, you know, traveling the world. But somehow, I -- I feel like an outsider in my own life. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: So Annie was married to my dad. Asher: Mm-hmm. Colby: She slept with my brother, and now she's marrying my cousin. Asher: Wh -- how does that even happen? Colby: I don't know. Oh, and before that, she killed her brother, she kidnapped her child, she spent time in a mental hospital. I don't know. My brother and my dad and my cousin, I don't know, they don't care. It's like she has this weird power over men or something. Asher: So I'm guessing she's hot. Ha. She'll get what's coming to her. People like that usually do. Colby: Yeah, well, I can only hope. Damon: Hey, guys. Asher: Ha ha. Damon: What's up? Colby: Hi. Damon: Hi. What's up? Colby: We are just talking about family. Well, actually, no. I've been doing all the talking. Damon: Ha ha! Hey, man, you really saved my ass today. Asher: Hey, no big deal. Colby: Wait. What happened? What, did you fall off a roof, too? What is going on? Damon: No, I did a little damage to Tad's car, and Asher took the heat. Colby: Why would you do that? Asher: Your guy and his dad are in a good place. I mean, why let a little dent ruin it, you know? And it's not like you're completely off the hook. I, uh, kind of went overboard and offered to pay for the damages. Damon: Well, I'm good for the cash. Right? Colby: Right. Damon: Right? Colby: Right. Damon: What? You don't think -- Colby: No. Damon: What? Asher: I'm gonna let you guys have a moment, quality time. Colby: No, wait. Where are you going? Asher: Um, I'm heading over to this motel, the Pine Cone. I'm gonna grab a room, crash there for a week or so. Colby: Well, I -- Asher: Can't take your couch forever, you know? Colby: Well, I have a better idea. Why don't you stay at the Yacht Club? Asher: Dude, you didn't tell me to bring my yacht. Damon: Oh, I'm sorry, man. It's a little -- slipped my mind. Colby: No, no. It's a hotel. My family, we have a room there. I'll call the manager, and I'll tell him you're coming, and just say my name at the front desk. Asher: Thanks, but, uh, no. I'd rather -- Colby: No, seriously. I want to do this for you. You saved my life, and you saved Damon's butt. Let me do this for you. Asher: You sure? Damon: Dude, something you should know about Colby is she always gets her way. So you should probably just say yes. Asher: All right, then, sold. Colby: It's down by the marina. You can't miss it. Asher: Ok, thanks. Um, oh, and if you guys need to reach me, I'll be over at my yacht this way. Damon: The room service rocks. Asher: Nice. [Damon and Colby kiss as Asher walks away] [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: For a minute there, I didn't know if it was gonna be him or me. Annie: You hurt me, Scott. The one solid thing in my life, you hurt me. And now you have made me question who you are and what we have. Annie: But if we are ever gonna make this work -- Scott: We can. Annie: I've screwed up a million times. I've done hurtful, horrible things, so I'm not about to judge you for a mistake if that's what this was. Scott: You are the only woman I love. You are the only woman that I want. But I also need to know that you want only me, or this means nothing. Annie: You are the only person in my life that I can count on -- 100% no matter what. Scott: You still can. Whatever you want, whatever you need -- I will do it if that is your choice. Scott: What are we doing here, Annie? Are we getting married? Annie: Yes. We are going to say our vows. But first, we are going to set our ground rules. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: That's Krystal. I've got to go down to the restaurant, and I'll stop by a garage and get that estimate. Colby: Yeah, I heard about the big fender bender. Damon: Not so -- not so big. Tad: Yeah, well, at least your friend's stepping up. Do you know him? Colby: Asher? Um, uh, a little, a little bit. Tad: Oh. Well, let's hope he comes through. Colby: I have a feeling Asher is the kind of guy you can trust. [SCENE_BREAK] Bellhop: Thank you, sir. Enjoy your stay. Asher: I plan to. [Exhales] "One day you will find yourself reunited with the family you lost." [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: What Zach and I have -- it is -- it is so great. Bianca: Yeah, you said that. A lot. Kendall: Well, it is. It's just -- it's always just the four of us. Zach, me, and Spike and Ian. That's it. No one drops by unannounced ever. You know, no spur-of-the-moment picnics or barbecues or meeting for drinks. Bianca: A lot of other unexpected things happen in Pine Valley, too. Kendall: Yeah, well, the crazy thing is, Binks, I kind of miss that, too. The drama and the craziness. Bianca: Well, that doesn't surprise me one bit. Kendall: Well, it's all of it. I mean, I missed out on growing up with you and Mom, so it's kind of hard to feel like one of the fabulous Kane women when I'm the only chick within 100 nautical miles. We're -- I love our life. It's so exciting what we're doing, but I'm just afraid that I'm depriving our boys of something they can only get right here in Pine Valley. I just hope when they grow up, they'll forgive me for dragging them all over the world without a real place to call home. [Zach walks in] [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: I came back to you because I know what I need, and I know who can give it to me. At the top of that list is trust. I need a man that I can trust completely. I trusted Ryan and Adam. I even trusted J.R. With a track record like that, I never thought I would be able to trust a man again. But you were different. You give me your word, and it means something. Scott: And it should. What happened between Marissa -- Annie: It was a mistake. And it only happened once. I believe you. But you have to promise me from here on out, no more lies. We keep nothing from one another. You have to promise me that I can count on you. You have to promise me that I can count on your love. Scott: Does this ground rules thing work both ways? Annie: Yes. Yes, you can trust me, too. Scott: I know that, but I need your confidence in me. I need your strength and I need your support. When my father died, I was so alone, and then you came into my life. You are so strong and passionate and supportive. I need to know that you will be my full partner, because when you look at me, I know I can do anything. Annie: I promise. I promise to be by your side, to be your partner and your lover and your best friend. From here on out, whatever we do, we do it together. Scott: From here on out, whatever we do, we do together. Not just as a couple, but as a family -- from this day forward. Annie: As long as we both shall live. Justice of the Peace: I guess all that's left is, "I now pronounce you husband and wife." You may kiss the bride." Emma: Yay! Annie: Oh! Ha ha! Scott: Ha ha! You hear that? You hold on! I said hold on! [Scott swings Annie around as J.R. watches from a short distance]

Scott tries to explain everything to Annie

Neil: That woman-- she's just standing there. Daniel: Why the hell isn't she helping him? Lily: I have to get to the babies. Neil: I'm gonna call the police again. Yeah, hi. Jill: Yes, get the babies. Neil: This is Neil Winters. I called earlier. I'm at the McMillan estate on North Shore Drive. We need the police and an ambulance. Jill: Colin, hang on! Hang on, you bastard. Genevieve: Look up, Colin. Look up. I want to see your face as you die. Colin: You won't let me fall. You don't have it in you. Genevieve: You have no idea. Colin: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: (Grunts) Rogers: Let's go, you two. We got a plane to catch. Cane: (Grunts) Rogers: (Grunts) (Loud explosion) Cane: (Grunts) Lily: Wait! My babies! Neil: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Cane: It's okay. It's all right. It's over. The babies are safe. It's over, Lily. (Breathing heavily) [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Look at me, Darling. I want to see your eyes. Colin: Just... just give me your hand. You can punch 'em both out when I get up there. Jill: Colin! What the hell is wrong with you? Do something! Genevieve: I already have. Jill: Oh, I don't know who the hell you are, you crazy woman. Give me your other hand, Colin. Colin: Okay, what kept you? Jill: Oh, shut up. Don't talk to me. Colin: Whatever. Just get me outta here. Jill: (Grunts) Genevieve: Are you sure you want to do that? Jill: Do what? Save my husband? Genevieve: No, Dear. Save my husband. Colin: Jill! Jill! Jill: (Gasps) (Colin hits ground) Genevieve: Oops. Jill: (Breathing heavily) [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well... Lauren: Oh, hi. Victor: I hope you haven't been waiting too long. Lauren: No, it gave me a chance to be even more intrigued by your call. You and I don't get a chance to do this. Victor: Michael told me what's been going on. Lauren: With Daisy. Victor: Mm-hmm. Lauren: Yeah, not exactly a welcome development, but I'm trying not to let it get to me much. Victor: I let Phyllis know in no uncertain terms what I thought about her bringing that woman into town. I'm gonna make damn sure that Lucy stays with Victoria. Lauren: I know you will, Victor. Victor: Mm-hmm. Lauren: Now listen, I can't imagine you asked me here to talk about that. Victor: I wan discuss the future of Fenmore with you. If a certain deal goes through, I want you to help me revamp the Jabot cosmetics line. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Katherine. I'm glad you could make it. Kay: All right, now don't make regret coming to see you. Jack: Just a little friendly talk. That's all. Kay: Jack, I'm not having another discussion with you about selling Jabot. No, I'm not, Darling. It's my company. Uh, it's my decision. And under the circumstances, I-- Jack: Tucker's condition, you mean. Kay: Yeah. Jack: That's been a real shock to all of us, but especially to you. I mean, one minute, you're in a tug-of-war over wedding locations. The next, you're sitting at your son's hospital bedside. I know your relationship with Tucker hasn't been an easy one, but I also want you to know you've done a great thing looking after Tucker and his business this way. And when he wakes up, and I pray that happens soon, I know he's gonna appreciate everything you've one. Kay: Thank you, Jack. But, um, Victor's offer was quite exceptional. Jack: A lot of zeros, I imagine. Kay: Oh, Jack, come on. This is not just about money, Darling. This is a very sound business move, and I stand behind it. Jack: Fair enough, but for everything Victor can do for Jabot, you know, there is one thing he can't do, and I'm not talking about sentimentality or devotion to a legacy or anything like that. I'm talking about a giant business leap that Jabot is poised to take. It's huge, Katherine. It's transformative. And it can't happen without me in charge. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: The woman was a lunatic. She just stood there like she wanted him to fall. Well, there's no question. She did want him to fall. It's exactly what she want-- I tried to hold him in spite of all the-- God, the lies. Woman: The suspect, he's your-- Jill: Where is that woman? Are you questioning her? Somebody should be questioning her, although I have to tell you, you can't believe anything hat she says, but... I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I know none of this makes any sense to you. Woman: So the suspect we just loaded for transport-- he's your husband? Jill: I honestly have no idea. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Give me my babies now! Cane: Lily-- Lily: No, you can hear the sirens. The police are coming. Neil: Hey, hey, hey, hey. We're--we're not playing with you, Man. Give us the kids and get out of here. Cane: Neil, you know I'm not gonna hurt these babies. Daniel: Shut up, Caleb shut up. You get some cheap thrill out of torturing your brother's widow? Neil: Lily, he's not-- Lily: Yeah, no, no, I know. He's not a ghost. He's not Cane. He's some twisted freak who has been stalking me. Cane: That's not true, Baby. It's me, all right? Sweetheart, it's me. It's Cane. I'm your Cane. It's me. Lily: Give me my children. Cane: All right, okay, Baby, here. Go to your mommy. Go to your mommy. Lily: It's okay, Baby. Neil: There we go. Lily: Okay. Oh, my God. Thank God. Neil: Here, you want me to take him? It's okay. They're good. All right. Lily: Here, here. Matty: (Cries) Neil: Ohh. Lily: Okay. Okay. Okay, Baby. Okay. It's okay. Thank God. Cane: Tell her. Tell her. Neil: You've got a lot of nerve trying to call the shots after what you put us all through. Cane: Neil knows. Daniel: Everybody knows. Everybody knows. She watched her husband die, Man. You're not him. Cane: Tell her. Lily: Cane was a good man who bled to death in my arms, and you can't ever pretend to be him again. Cane: Tell her. Tell her. Neil: Um, hey. Hey, Honey, he's--he's not pretending. It's--its Cane. Matty: (Babbles) Cane: Baby, it's true. It wasn't me that night on the church steps. It wasn't me. I'm alive, Baby. I'm here. It's--it's me. Matty: Da-da. Cane: Colin is my father, and he was gonna take the babies away, and I did what I did to protect you and them. Daniel: Oh, yeah, yeah, 'cause Cane would torture his wife. Lily: What you did to me and my kids- I let you in the room with my children. Neil: Sweetheart-- Lily: No, Cane was a decent, loving husband and father. Neil: Lily, listen to me. He's telling you the truth. Lily: (Sighs) Neil: As much as I hate what he put you through, he went up against Colin in the end he tried to protect Charlie and Matty, and Jill-- he's worried about Jill. Lily: Dad, this Caleb has been putting on a show for months now. He made me think that I was crazy, and now he's sucking you in, too. Neil: Don't you think I'm mad at him, as well? But what did he do? He handed you the kids, right? He didn't run off with them, which is exactly what Colin planned. Colin admitted that this is Cane. Lily: Oh, Colin and-- the--they're both liars. Nothing they do or say is real. Cane: I put your ring in a fortune cookie the second time I asked you to marry me. That was real. Lily: Stop it. Cane: Your dance instructor called you and said, "Come to the studio." When you got there, you found a pink rose. I shaved your head before you had chemo, only before that, you cut off your ponytail. Lily: Stop. Cane: The day I bought Jimmy's bar, you got Humphrey from the shelter. You know why we called him Humphrey? Humphrey Bogart, Baby, after our favorite movie. We made a video for our babies so they'd know how much we loved them. It's all real, Sweetheart. Lily: (Sighs) It's you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Hey! Crazy lady! Hey, wacko! Jill: (Gasps) Oh, my God, what-- what in the... Genevieve: Do you recognize the girl? Jill: Yeah. It's Samantha, Colin's daughter. Genevieve: Colin's daughter... and Ethan's sister... and my baby. Jill: So what you said on the balcony about being Colin's wife-- which I am not saying I believe-- Genevieve: It's not subjective. It's just... fact. Jill: Okay. You're Samantha's mother? Does that mean that Cane is... that you're Cane's mother? Genevieve: The only one he'll ever have. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Vallion's, Devon-Martley, the Finnelly group-- Kay: I, uh, I am familiar with department stores, Jack. Jack: And home shopping network. Kay: What about it? Jack: They appear to be very interested in this. Kay: (Sighs) You've created a new logo for Jabot? Jack: A bold new look for a revolutionary new product. With this cactus pectin skin care line that Ashley has developed, we can make Jabot an industry powerhouse again. And believe me, the sales execs are interested. They're more than interested. They're salivating. Kay: You discussed a Jabot product line... a company that you no longer work for? Jack: This is Ashley's line, Katherine. Kay: No, it's my company, Jack. Mine. And for you to engage in discussions with any store-- I found out-- Jack: These stores are a game-changer. We are in a position to start a buying frenzy. But we have to-- we have to move quickly to capitalize on what these products can do for Jabot, and, yes, that meant my calling a few business associates to test the waters. Kay: Without my permission. Jack: I was willing to step on a few toes... Kay: (Chuckles) Jack: In order to maintain momentum. Kay: Oh, my toes, and I should kick you right in-- Jack: These people are all but ready to sign contracts and pop corks. Kay: Even the home shopping network? Jack: Especially them. This is a match made in heaven. High-quality products meet high-volume sales. It's a perfect home for Ashley's new line, and they are champing at the bit. Kay: What do you expect, as a finder's fee? Jack: I'm not looking for a finder's fee. Kay: No? Jack: But you have to know, none of this is going to happen without me. No television deal, no special shelf space in these stores is going to happen unless I'm involved. Kay: Involved? Jack: Appoint me C.E.O. of Jabot, or they all walk away. Kay: What a surprise. Jack: Or you could sell to Victor and turn your back on all the profits these products are going to bring to Jabot. It's your decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I'm confused. I-I thought you just said Jabot and not Beauty of Nature, the company that you own. Victor: Right. If all goes well, I hope to be owning both. Lauren: Really? Victor: Provided the deal goes through, I am thinking in terms of a global transformation of the Jabot image. Lauren: (Sighs) That sounds very ambitious. Victor: It is. And I can't think of a better platform from which to launch that new Jabot product than Fenmore's. It should be front and center. Lauren: It should. Victor: Because Fenmore's brings a certain sophistication to the table, as do you. Lauren: Well, thank you. Um, but I-I'm really having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that you would be owning Jabot. I--you don't as of yet, right? Victor: If you're asking me if this is still speculative, yes, it is. But I'm an optimist and hoping for a positive outcome. Lauren: I would expect nothing less. Victor: Are you interested to hear more? Lauren: (Laughs) Definitely. Definitely. So how would you envision this business arrangement? Victor: You'd be Newman's partner in this endeavor, and Fenmore would have the exclusive rights to sell the new Jabot cosmetics line. Lauren: And then you would go wide at other stores? Victor: But there'd be more in this for you than just money. Lauren: I'm almost afraid to ask. Victor: Newman Enterprises is about to go public. Lauren: Oh, yeah, I am well aware of that. You see, Michael mumbles "I.P.O." in his sleep. Victor: I want you on the Newman board of directors. Lauren: (Chuckles) I'm honored and flattered, uh, and shocked. Victor: Why are you shocked? You're a leading force in the cosmetics business. You have vision. You have courage. But most importantly, I trust you. Lauren: (Sighs) A-and--and even... if this doesn't pan out, and our businesses-- Victor: I still want you on my board of directors. Lauren: I'm sure you'll understand that I need to consult my attorney. Victor: All right. Well, it so happens that your attorney is on my retainer, so I have a feeling that he will approve, don't you? Lauren: (Chuckles) A-and there's one more thing. You know, Victor, I don't have sole ownership of Fenmore's anymore. Victor: Mm-hmm. Lauren: Jill will have a vote in what we do, and, um, well, my sister and I don't always see eye to eye. Victor: I understand that. But I have a feeling that she'll realize this is beneficial to everyone concerned. Lauren: Mm-hmm. Well, she's clever. She's creative. Victor: Mm-hmm. Lauren: But if she feels slighted in any way, she can make your life a living hell. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Genevieve Atkinson. Jill: You know, tacking Colin's name on to yours doesn't make you his wife. Genevieve: No, but marrying him, living with him, and bearing his children does. Jill: You stood out on that balcony, and watched him dangling. You were willing to watch him die. Genevieve: I take it he survived. Jill: Yes. The bushes broke his fall. You didn't even blink, though, just like a zombie. Genevieve: Because I'm not weeping on the floor for Colin? Forgive me. I know him better than that. Jill: Ahh, meaning you know him better than I do? Genevieve: Well, did you know that he had a wife and three children? Did you know that he came back to the United States specifically to bring Ethan back into the fold? Did you know that he was going to kidnap his own grandchildren and take them back to Australia? Did you know anything about him other than the fact that he has a charming accent and knows how to talk a woman into bed, huh? Jill: I haven't had a chance to talk to him about anything. Genevieve: And what exactly could he say to you that would make it all okay? That this is a lie? It isn't. You played house with my husband, mothered my son, but that's all over, because I'm here now. Jill: (Sighs) This is, uh, Colin's daughter, right? And you laid her out like this to what? To torment him? To lure him up here so you could shove him to his death? That is not exactly the act of a sane person, is it? So you will forgive me if your claims don't mean squat to me. Genevieve: That's all right, Dear. You're in shock. Colin is a fake and a bigamist, and you need more proof. That's okay. I understand. Go get it. Go ask Ethan, your beloved Cane. He'll have all the answers you need. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: The only way I could protect you and the babies was to let my father think I was Caleb. Lily: And Colin-- that's your father? And you never even mentioned to me that you had a brother. Cane: If you want to come with me, we can sit down. I'll tell you everything you want to know. Daniel: (Scoffs) Neil: Wait, wait, hold on. Hold on, Man. You want her to go somewhere with you? And tell her what? Explain why you wanted her to lose her mind? No, no, that's not gonna happen. Daniel: No, no, no. Yeah, he wants to go tell her how much he loves her and all the sacrifices that he had to make for her, right? How it hurt you more than it hurt her. She wound up in a psych ward, Man, away from her kids! Cane: I know that. Lily: I dreamed about Cane... my Cane. And then there you were, a-a ghost outside of my window. And then you were inside my house. And being with you meant that I was losing touch with reality, but I didn't even care, because that's how much I loved you. I thought I was gonna hurt Charlie and Matty. I thought they weren't safe with me. Cane: I know, and I'm sorry. Lily: You know. Neil: Honey. Lily: You know. (Scoffs) Neil: Come on. Come on, we're gonna get out of here. Let's go. Come on. Lily: I can't even look at you. Cane: Whenever you want to talk to me, whenever you want to hear, I'll--I'll-- Daniel: She--she's not gonna be ready to talk to you, okay? Cane: There are things that happened that had to happen the way they did. You don't understand. Daniel: You go anywhere near her--you listen-- you go anywhere near her... Cane: You don't understand. Daniel: I promise you, I will take you out myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Where is he? Genevieve: Ethan, would you like some tea? Cane: I don't want your damn tea! I want him! Genevieve: Your father? Cane: Yes! Genevieve: Last I heard, he was on his way to the hospital. The police were swarming here. They will nail him for something. Not what he deserves, not murder, but something. How are the kids? Cane: I don't know how the kids are. Lily took the kids away, Mom. Genevieve: (Sighs) You protected your children, Ethan. It was heroic. Cane: They're my kids. It's what I'm supposed to do. It's called being a father. It's not meant to be heroic. Genevieve: Not that you had any example to follow. Your father let two of his children die. Meanwhile, yours are safe and sound at home and probably asleep now. Cane: She's not going to forgive me for what I've done. You know that, right? Genevieve: For what you've done for her, not to her. Cane: She-- she doesn't see it that way, and I don't blame her. Genevieve: Ethan, you told me that you and Lily had found true love. Now either you believe that or you don't. Personally, I think that that's a pleasant myth that people tell themselves to keep themselves warm. But the love that you have for your children-- that love is real. You protected your children. You stopped your father, and he's suffering. If you ask for anything more than that, you're just a fool looking for another round of misery. Cane: Don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: All right, will do. Thanks a lot. Bye-bye. Daniel: They asleep? Lily: Yeah, they were exhausted. Thanks. Neil: Um, Honey, that was Malcolm. He sends is love. He wants to see you as soon as Sofia gets the all clear from the hospital. Lily: How is she? How--how's the baby? Neil: Everybody's holding steady. Olivia's consulting with the O.B. there. Sofia's in good spirits. Listen, Malcolm just wants you to be okay, like we all do. Lily: Yeah, I guess technically, I am okay. You know, I'm not in a psych ward anymore, and the twins aren't in danger. I just... I can't catch my breath, you know? I-I can't feel relieved about any of this. Neil: Lily, no one expects that. Lily: I mean, every lie that Cane told doesn't even compare to this. It's like I-I sobbed alone in my bed, and this whole time, he was alive. And I-I-I thought I was-- I was crazy, and he made me crazy. I mean, he--he married me and h-had a family with me, and then dies and haunts me? Who does that? I mean, there is no excuse for that. Daniel: No, no, there isn't an excuse for that. He should be locked up with his father, but you know you're gonna be okay, right? I mean, you're gonna get through this. After all the head games that Cane played with you, you're here with your kids, and you're safe and sane. Neil: Yeah, that's absolutely bight. Daniel is right. Cane showed you his worst, and look at you. You're still standing, right? You're still here. Daniel: Yeah. But it's like you said, Cane, your husband, that guy's dead. You leave him buried. Neil: Oh, amen to that. Lily: I'm just so glad that I'm not crazy. And I have you two and everyone else who loves me and the twins. Neil: You do have us, too. And we will do whatever it takes to make this easier. Lily: I really don't think it can be made easier. This isn't even over, and I don't think it ever will be. [SCENE_BREAK] Colin: Do you really have to be here? Man: Until you get hauled off to jail, yeah. I'm here. Colin: Well, shouldn't you be guarding from the outside? Man: If any visitors show, only family members get in. Colin: (Chuckles) (Winces) Well, this is gonna be one cushy job... (Sighs) 'cause there ain't gonna be any of them. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone rings) (Ring) Jill: Yeah? Lauren: Jill, I have been trying to reach you. Where have you been? Jill: I don't even... I can't... Lauren: What's wrong? Where are you? Jill: I'm at Crimson Lights. Lauren, I can't go back in that house. I can't look at all his stuff. Lauren: Okay, I-I'm on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Oh, Lauren. Lauren: Good to see you. Kay: Ahh, Victor. (Sighs) Victor: Well, I have some news... Kay: Ahh? Victor: Regarding Newman's possible acquisition of Jabot. Kay: Well, for a company I want off my plate, God, it is consuming all my time. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Katherine didn't commit to anything, but I definitely got her attention. By telling her the truth-- that once I'm C.E.O. again, your cactus pectin line is gonna be breaking sales records. Of course it'll work. It has to. The only other option is Victor buying Jabot, and that means we kiss Jabot good-bye forever, and I am not gonna let that happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Okay, the twins are fine. Daniel: Yeah, so they're fine. If you want to get some sleep, you know... Neil: Or if you want us to get some food for you... Daniel: Food, yeah? Lily: Okay, you guys, stop, okay? I love you both, but I'm fine, so just stop. Neil: Okay, stopping. Stopping. We can stop. That's fine. What--whatever you need. Daniel: Yeah. Lily: I need air. I need time to think. Daniel: You know what? I love air. Let's go get some air. That's a great idea. Lily: No. (Sighs) Alone. That's-- that's what I need, okay? Neil: Honey, I'm not too sure that being alone is the best idea right now. Lily: Dad, I'm fine, okay? If I haven't fallen apart yet, then I'm not going to. And I'm not saying that to make you feel better. I'm saying that because it's true. Neil: Okay, um, if you need us, then... Lily: Yeah, I know. I know. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Mother? (Cell phone vibrates) Cane: Hello? I'm on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Colin's late daughter and Cane's murdered sister are one and the same person. And the mother--oh, Lord, what that woman was saying. Lauren: (Sighs) I-I'm so sorry. Jill: I just don't know who to believe, you know? I know that my romance with Colin was whirlwind. I know that there was all kinds of stuff I didn't know about him. But this I mean, I don't know what to think. Lauren: (Sighs) Jill: I don't know who to believe. Lauren: Look, no one expects you to, you know, come up with all the answers now. Jill: Well, of course not, because I'm a fool. That's what you think, isn't it? Lauren: No, no, I don't. No. Jill: No, you do. Yes, you do think I'm a fool. You think I brought this on myself. Katherine's gonna think that. Katherine will never stop rubbing my nose in it. Lauren: (Sighs) Jill: Oh, Lord, if it's true. If it's true. If he married that woman, if he's a vicious, evil liar who just wanted to steal Cane's children, I am a fool. I am. Lauren: Oh, you stop. Stop. Jill: (Sighs) Lauren: Look, you don't have all the answers. Do not beat yourself up about this. Jill: But what if he really did do those horrible things? Lauren: Look at me. I mean, is my past all perfect and--and pretty? And--and what about Michael's and his brother? People can be redeemed, and you love him. Jill: I wonder if he ever loved me, or if he was just using me in his little game. Lauren: There's only one way to find out. Go to him. [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Man: Your wife's here to see you. Colin: Jill? Genevieve: I win. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Lauren understands fully how this could be beneficial to both of us. I think Fenmore will be on board when it comes to the relaunching of the new Jabot cosmetics line. We could create the same kind of magic that John created. Kay: That part-- John. I've been thinking a lot about him lately. Victor: Well, don't you think he would be very happy that you gave Jabot a new life? Kay: A new life, but not in Abbott hands. Victor: (Sighs) You're not having second thoughts, are you? Kay: (Scoffs) Victor, I don't know what I've been thinking or saying on occasion lately. I truly don't. Victor: Katherine, you have too much on your plate. That's why I'm offering to take Jabot off your hands. Kay: I know. I know. Victor: Do you really know? Really understand? This will be beneficial for all of us. You think about this very carefully, okay? Kay: Yeah. Victor: I gotta go. You take care, okay? Bye-bye. Okay. Victor: Jack. Jack: Quite the sly move trying to steal Jabot. Victor: With the price I offered Katherine, that's hardly stealing. Jack: Not from Katherine, from me. Just don't start twirling your mustache too soon. I'm still in his game. Victor: Oh, yeah? As the water boy? Kay: (Thinking) What do I do, John? [SCENE_BREAK] Colin: Did you go off your meds after I split from you? Genevieve: (Scoffs) Colin: I mean, what was that business at the house? Genevieve: You mean on the balcony? Why so surprised, Colin? Of course I want you dead. Colin: Dead, I can handle. But the house and the pictures and the music? I mean... you've always been a drama queen, but even that-- that was extreme, even for you. And... and Samantha's pictures on the-- Genevieve: Oh, you've got a lot of nerve speaking her name to me? Colin: You had that poor girl's ashes on display. I mean, they've gotta be hosing out your padded cell right now. They should throw in a rabies shot, for instance. Genevieve: That is classic. Mocking my grief for the daughter that you took from this world. Colin: (Sighs) Genevieve: (Scoffs) And meanwhile, you just go blithely along with a new wife, no less. Colin: Leave Jill out of this. Genevieve: Uh-huh. Stealing your grandchildren, Colin? Really? Now what were you going to do with them? Turn them into your little ones, like you tried to do with Caleb and Ethan? Yeah, we had one child-- one child who had the opportunity to grow up untainted, and all I have left of her are her ashes and the photographs! And the young, sweet, naive woman that you wooed and seduced and married-- she is ashes, too. And do you know why? Because according to you and the faux Mrs. Atkinson, I'm deranged, and I'm dangerous, so you better be shakin' in your boots right about now, Honey. You should wonder what I might do next. Colin: (Sighs) Genevieve: Because I have nothing left to lose, my friend, nothing. Man: Hey. Jill: I know. I know. I already talked to the nurse at the desk. Only family's allowed. I'm his wife. Man: But the wife's already in there. Jill: The hell she is. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: How are the kids? Neil: Huh? Uh, still sleeping. Perfect. Daniel: (Sighs) Neil: No idea what almost happened today. Daniel: Yeah, I keep thinking about that with Lucy, how she's oblivious. Neil: (Sighs) Daniel: At least, I hope she is, you know? Neil: Mm-hmm. Yeah, the blessing of infancy. They grow up. They hear things. I just pray that Charlie and Matty never find out what their father put their mother through. Daniel: (Scoffs) The ghost, really? I mean, the guy walks around pretending to be a ghost... you know, he made damn sure that he messed with Lily's head until she didn't know what was real anymore. (Stammers) Is there any way to explain that it doesn't make this guy out to be a total ass? Neil: (Sighs) No, no, no, no, no. There's not. There's really not. I--dig this. He had her frightened and the babies for such a long time. What kind of individual does that? It's just plain evil. I'm not sure that I'll be able to control myself around him. You know that? Daniel: Well, there's something to hope for. Neil: Oh, we're gonna have a conversation, all right. And when we do, he's got another thing comin'. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Hey. Thank you. Lily: I have questions. Cane: I know you do. And whatever you want to ask, however long it takes, I'll tell you whatever you need to know. Lily: How could you do this to me? [NEXT_ON] Colin: Jill, listen, you wanted to hear my part of the story. Olivia: You're Rh-negative. Sofia: Well, is there a problem? Genevieve: Won't you introduce me to my daughter-in-law?

Cane explains that he had to pretend to be Caleb to keep her and the twins safe from Colin

Olivia: I know you're the one behind that web site. And you planted those photos on me, and I'll prove it. Buzz: Honey, what are you doing? Olivia: There's got to be something on that site that points to her. Ava: Oh, yeah? Go ahead, keep on lying. You're digging yourself deeper and deeper and deeper. We'd really love to watch you. Olivia: She must have left her mark here somewhere. All right, it's loading. Buzz: What is it? What's wrong? What does that mean? Whoa. Coop: Whoa. Buzz: Go get the ice. Go get some-- there's a towel over there. Ava: Um... what does this really mean? Buzz: You fainted. You saw the web page and you passed out. Ava: Okay, um... it said something about Labor Day and family or something. Olivia: I just forgot to eat. I'm okay. Buzz: Yeah? Olivia: I don't get it. Ava: What are looking at me for? I don't know anything about this. Olivia: You planted those photos on me. Coop: Oh, you are so unbelievable. She didn't put the photos in the bag-- in your bag, Olivia, all right? She has nothing to do with this stupid, little web site. Buzz: She doesn't know anything about the web site, okay? Will you give her some air? Thank you. Take it easy; don't sit up too fast. Olivia: Thanks. I'm okay, sorry. Buzz: You are? Olivia: Uh-huh. Buzz: Well, good because I think they bought the no-eating bit. Now what is that web page all about? [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: (Whispers) Roxy? Roxie? Come here, girl. Where are you? Roxie. (Door opens) (gasps) Jonathan. Thank God you guys came back. Jonathan? Tammy? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, oh my God, oh my God. Who's there? Stop! Stop! (Gun stop) (screams) [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: What was that? Jonathan: Nothing. Unlike what's going on between you two. Josh: I do not need your approval to see Cassie. Jonathan: You have a wife. Do you remember Reva? And you are her sister. That is just as bad. Josh: Jonathan. Jonathan: No. No, Josh. You would not be doing this to her if you knew what was going on with her. Josh: What's going on with her then? [SCENE_BREAK] (Gun shots) Lizzie: (Sobbing) [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Those are gun shots. Tammy: Lizzie? Jonathan: Lizzie, what happened? Lizzie: I... I killed him. Jonathan: Come here. Hey, are you okay? Did he hurt you? Josh: I can't get a pulse. Lizzie: Oh, it's too late. Jonathan: Hey. Why was Alan here? Why did he have a gun? Lizzie: It was my gun. I got it from Alan-Michael to protect the baby. I didn't fee safe. Jonathan: Lizzie, what did you do? Lizzie: I don't know. It was really dark in here and someone came in. I thought it was you, but they kept opening the door and he wouldn't answer me. I had no other choice. Josh: His heart's beating. He's alive. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Look, I wasn't covering. I didn't faint because of that web site. I don't even know what it means. Buzz: It was about you. The picture was of you. Do you know what the words meant? Olivia: I was so angry with Ava, I got lightheaded, that's all. Buzz: Okay. It's good enough for me. Coop: All she has to do is just give him these little puppy dog eyes, and all of a sudden, his common sense goes right out the damn window. You know what? I still think she is the person behind this whole web site thing. Buzz: I think it's time to wrap this up, okay? Coop: Dad, do you believe her? Buzz: I'll see you later. Coop: Yeah, sure. Come on. Buzz: Don't even think of apologizing. Olivia: I hate what this is doing to you. Buzz: Oh, come on. We'll get past this. Everyone's just paranoid about this web site. First, Frank accuses you. And then you accuse Ava, and it starts snowballing, and everybody gets upset, but Coop and Ava will get over it. What's with this thing, how do you turn it off? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Is he still breathing? Josh: Yeah, I can't find a wound. Jonathan: Where's the blood? Josh: Lizzie, where did you shoot him? Lizzie: He was coming towards the bed. Josh: No, I mean where was he hit. Lizzie: I don't know, it was really dark. Josh: Easy, easy. Cassie: Alan, don't move. Alan: Where...? Josh: Don't try to talk. You were hurt. Lizzie: Granddad, are you okay? Alan: Elizabeth... Josh: Lizzie, not now. Easy, easy. Cassie: Don't touch that. Don't touch it! Jonathan: These are blanks. Did you know that? Lizzie: Blanks? I don't understand. Tammy: There were no bullets in it? Jonathan: Yep, that's why there's no blood. Josh: You said Alan-Michael gave you the gun, right? Lizzie: Yeah. Josh: Well, he must have filled it with blanks. Jonathan: Good move. Lizzie: What if someone had come after me and the baby? Cassie: Lizzie, he did you a favor, let alone Alan. Alan: You shot me, Elizabeth. Lizzie: I didn't know that it was you, okay? You scared me. Why didn't you answer me? Why did you come here in the dark? Why?! Alan: I wanted to give you this. Lizzie: A check? Alan: I thought that would make things right between us. I mean, everything's been spinning out of control lately. Lizzie: I got this thing because I thought I needed it. Because I am afraid of you. Jonathan: Lizzie, just give that back. Lizzie: No. No. You know something? This is safe. The gun is safe, but I'm not. Because he was having me followed. He wants to have me and the baby locked up, he does. Tell them. Tell them! Security guard: Beacon security, drop your weapon. Jonathan: Easy. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: Oh, there you are. Hello. So, nothing's wrong. You're just a little light- headed. Olivia: I just wanted to be alone. Buzz: Well, we could use our words, couldn't we? We could just say, "Buzz, I want to be alone." Olivia: I thought if I said that, you would worry about me and come after me. Buzz: What was I supposed to do, hang around in the hotel room, raid the mini bar, watch TV? When somebody leaves like that, they're begging to be followed. Olivia: Not this person. Buzz: Come on. I mean, something's going on. You've got to tell me what it is. Olivia: What about my privacy? Buzz: What about us? Olivia: "Us" is very new. Buzz: We took a lot of risks to get here. If you're not going to let me in, then what's the point? Olivia: You can't help me this time. I did something. Buzz: I'll understand. Olivia: How can you say that when you don't know what it is? Buzz: Because when it comes to making mistakes, I'm one of the few guys in town that'll give you a run for your money. Olivia: That's really comforting. Buzz: I walked out on my family. Olivia: You came back. Buzz: After 20 years. I walked out on my pregnant wife and my seven-year-old son. You can't do much worse than that. Olivia: I killed my own mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Coop: And another thing, you know, it's like she has him brainwashed or something. I mean, why can't dad see what we see, you know? It's... (moans) Okay. Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry about the whole thing. I hate that we keep bringing this up. Ava: You don't have to be sorry, okay? There's no one who hates Olivia more than I do. You're fine. Coop: What about Frank? Ava: Frank is Frank. He doesn't hate her. Coop: Yeah, exactly. Ava, don't you see? It's like all we do is talk about her. That's it. It's always Olivia, back and forth. Ava: Okay. Um... ha! You know what, I've got a great idea. Why don't we find out where Buzz keeps his premium liquor, and I'll whip us up a couple of cocktails? We'll forget all about Olivia. Coop: (Laughs) Wait, wait, wait. Turn Olivia into a drinking game now? Ava: Yeah, why not? Coop: Are you serious? Ava: I'm serious. And either one of us who mentions her name has to take a drink. We'll have lots of stuff to talk about, right? Or maybe we don't have to talk at all. Coop: Oh, uh-huh. Yeah, I uh... Ava: You like that? Coop: I like that game. I really like that game. Tell you what, I'll start checking the cabinets. Ava: Okay. Coop: Grab your stuff, we can... Ava: I'll grab the glasses. Coop: Okay, that sounds good. Alan-Michael: Bottoms up. Ava: (Laughing) I am going to ignore you. Alan-Michael: I was just teasing. Ava: You're lucky you're rich, Alan-Michael. It takes the heat off your personality. Alan-Michael: You don't think I could get by on my charm and good looks? Ava: It depends on the girl. Alan-Michael: Is that any way to talk to a guy who pulled you out of a fire? Ava: I knew you were going to use that card on me. Alan-Michael: It's all I got Ava. You won't work with me, so I'm left aimless and heartbroken. Ava: (Sighs) Cry me a river. Alan-Michael: The files keep piling up. The phones ring and ring... Ava: You know, this whole desperation bit really messes up the whole hero thing you have going on. Alan-Michael: I'm not desperate, you know. And I'm no hero. [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: I've got shots fired and I need police backup. Alan: No, no, no. Officer, that won't be necessary. There's no trouble here. Guard: Several guests reported hearing gunshots. And she's got a gun that he tried to hide. Jonathan: I didn't try and hide jack! Josh: Jonathan, stop talking. Cassie: Okay, I'm going to call Mel. Alan: No, no, no. We don't need a lawyer or a doctor. This is a simple misunderstanding, that's all. Just a family matter. You know who I am? Guard: Yes, Mr. Spaulding. But in cases of domestic violence... Alan: Domestic violence? There is not domestic violence here. There's no one hurt here. I mean, come on! Josh: Alan, calm down, all right? Alan: Josh, stay out of this! This is about my family. Look, I don't know who you are. I'm not going to let some little officer here tell me what is going on. So you tell whoever this is on his radio to back off or I will have their jobs and your job and... and... Josh: Alan. Alan. Lizzie: Oh! [SCENE_BREAK] Yvonna Wright, "Inside The Light"... Mel is a lawyer and a doctor. She is an overachiever. I don't know how she does it. Mel is definitely a better doctor than a lawyer. Actually, she's a better doctor than her husband. I think Mel has killed maybe one person, and Rick has a whole list of people that he killed. See Mel, Wednesday, August 23rd, "Inside The Light." [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: My friends, the Cooper's, can't stand you, and for a good reason, I hear. Alan-Michael: Maybe. Ava: Well, I'm willing to give you a free pass, a clean slate. You saved my life. Alan-Michael: So you'll take the job? Ava: No, I'm not going to take a job for someone who's going to use me as a piece of eye candy for all of the suits that walk into his office. Alan-Michael: You're not just eye candy, Ava. You smell nice, too. It's a compliment; you should be flattered. Ava: Oh, good, okay. Hello? Memo: It's 2006. You didn't get it. Brain. Alan-Michael: You know, I think I did miss that memo. Without an assistant, it's tough keeping up with the paperwork. Ava: Are you ever serious about anything? Alan-Michael: I'm serious about hiring you. Look, I'm trying to create an image for my office. I have an opening I'd like you to take. But you don't have to take it. You could keep waitressing. Coop: She'll take it. Ava: Hey. Coop: Alan-Michael is offering you a ticket to get out of waitressing. What are you waiting for? Ava: A boss that isn't so concerned about my measurements. Coop: So he's a creep. So what? Ava: So what? I may be dealing with these guys all day long. Are you okay with that? Coop: It's because you can handle it. Ava, look, I want better than this place for you. Besides, I know you've talked about how you wanted to break into the business world. Alan-Michael: You should listen to your boyfriend, Ava. Obviously, he's not the type to let petty jealousies consume him. Coop: No, I'm not. I've also had many encounters and I've learned how to go head- to-head with the Spaulding's, so I think I can handle this. Alan-Michael: So reading the Spaulding play book, you're an expert on the game. Coop: I don't play games, Alan-Michael. Which means that if you cross the line even once with Ava, well, I think you know what comes next. So who's up for a margarita? [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: This is the part I where I usually point out the exits, but since we're on the street, you can run off in any direction you'd like. Buzz: I'm not going anywhere. Olivia: It's more than you bargained for, though. Buzz: I didn't expect you to tell me that you killed your mother. There must be more to it than that. Olivia: No, she's dead. It was my fault. That's it. Buzz: But what happened? I mean, it was an accident. Olivia: Don't. Don't try and come up with excuses that will let me off the hook because there isn't one. Buzz: Tell me. Olivia: We fought all of the time, so this is nothing new. But this one got really nasty. We took it to a whole new level. Mother: None of this should have happened. Young Olivia: And yet it did. Giving me a hard time about it won't change anything. Mother: That's funny coming from you, young lady. But then you always had one set of rules for the world and a separate set for yourself. Young Olivia: This is so like you, Mom. I'm sick of you judging me. Mother: Then don't keep giving me something to judge. You should be ashamed of the things you do. But you wear them like a badge, Olivia. Like you're daring me to say something about it. Young Olivia: I need to live my life the way I want. Mother: Spending your time with the wrong people? Trying to be someone you're not? That's what you want? Young Olivia: I know what I don't want. I don't want to be trapped in a dead- end place, Mom. I don't want to be you! Fine, go ahead and cry, Mom, because I'm not apologizing. You have done nothing but put me down my entire life because you're jealous that I want to go off and be someone, and you'll be stuck here being no one until the day that you die. You don't love me. You never have. You didn't even want me! I hate you! Don't ignore me, Mom. Aren't you going to even stand up for yourself? Mom? Mom? Mom. Mom. Olivia: It was a stroke. It happened just like that. And my last words to her were "I hate you." That was the last thing she ever heard. You can't take something like that back. (Sobbing) [SCENE_BREAK] Mel: Hello, Rick, pick up. Okay, I don't know where you are, but I got off my shift a little earlier, so I'm coming home. Lillian: The paramedics just called and they're bringing in a cardiac arrest. Mel: Oh. What do we know about the patient? Lillian: Well, he's had it before-- oh, no, this is getting to be a habit with you. Mel: What do we have? What do we have? EMT: B.P.'S 140 over 90. Pulse at 100. Mel: Okay. Alan, where's the pain? Alan: Beth... Lillian: Oh, we're going to get her. Don't worry, I'll get her. Cassie: I'm on it. Lillian: Oh, thank you. Listen, talk to Mel, she can help you. Mel: Let's bring him in the room and get an EKG. Let's go. Lillian: No, honey, you have to stay out here, I'm sorry. Lizzie: I'll be okay. Jonathan: You should sit down. Lizzie: The baby's fine. Jonathan: Yeah, well, you're not. Josh: Did you get Beth? Cassie: No, not yet. I've left messages, called the house, no one knows where she is. [SCENE_BREAK] Mel: Alan, are you in pain right now? Alan: No. I mean I don't know. Please find Beth. Mel: She's on her way. The pain you felt before, can you describe it to me? Alan: Very sharp. My chest was tight, but I don't feel it now. Mel: Let's get a CBC, a Chem 7 and blood gasses. Lillian: All right, Doctor. Alan: Lillian. Lillian, please, please. Find Beth for me, please. Lillian: I will. I will, Alan. Don't worry. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: What's going to happen now? Tammy: Your grandfather is going to get better, and we're going to get through this so you can feel safe. Lizzie: You mean so I don't go crazy? Tammy: Lizzie, I don't think you're crazy. Lizzie: The police are going to find out. That guard called them. Jonathan: Don't worry about them. Just worry about you and the baby. Don't worry about anything. I don't know. Tammy: Hey. Maybe Lizzie could use some water. (cell phone rings) Josh: Here we go again. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone rings) Jonathan: Hey, what's going on. How is she? Billy: She's resting easy. The color is starting to come back. Jonathan: I thought this was an emergency. Billy: Yeah, well, sorry to disappoint you. Jonathan: I'm sorry. It's just-- forget it. I'm happy Reva is doing better, but, um, what do you want? Billy: I just wanted to call you and tell you things were looking good because the last time I spoke to you, they weren't. Hey, chum, what is going on with you? Jonathan: A lot. Josh and Cassie. Billy: What about them? Jonathan: They're together, like they're a couple. Dude, this is so messed up. I mean, I knew they were hanging out, but -- are you going to say something? You're his brother. And Cassie? What's this going to do to Reva when she finds out? She is sick enough already. I was going over there to tell them off because wait until I tell them about the cancer. Billy: You can't do that. Jonathan: You can't stop me. Billy: I'm serious, Jonathan. You can't say anything to anybody. Jonathan: What is up with this family? Billy: Jonathan, are you there? Jonathan, listen to me. Jonathan: What? Billy: Reva knows. Jonathan: No, she doesn't, because if she did, she'd be over here tearing into them right now. Billy: She needs time to get her strength back. So you've got to find something else to raise hell about. Jonathan: Yeah, whatever. Billy: Jonathan, I want you to do this for your mom. Promise me. Jonathan: Yeah, I promise. Josh: Hey, we didn't finish talking before. Jonathan: Yeah, but I'm a little busy trying to keep my baby's mother out of trouble. Josh, walk away, I mean it. Josh: You don't scare me. I'm sorry if you don't... actually, I don't care if you don't like it. Cassie and I know exactly what we're doing. Jonathan: No, you don't. You really don't. Cassie: Well, that looks like it went well. Josh: He'll get over it. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: So, of course, I lied and told everyone I wasn't even in the room when she died. They bought it. Buzz: You never told anyone? Olivia: No. It was just Sam and my sister and me. Buzz: Who took care of you? Olivia: We took care of each other. My father was gone, and Sam didn't seem to know what was going on. And it was just me and the family. Buzz: You were so young. Olivia: Yeah. I had so many people telling me how strong I was, and how brave I was. Buzz: They were right. You were a kid. You were a teenager. You should have been having fun, picking out your outfits, not paying the bills. Olivia: I deserved the life I got. Buzz: You stepped up, and did what you had to do... Olivia: It was survival. Marisa and Sam got the wrong end of the deal. They didn't even know I was the person who put us in that position. Buzz: You're still thinking this? Olivia: It's not a matter of opinion. I killed my mother. Buzz: She had a stroke. If she was prone to them, she could have had a stroke at any time. Olivia: I have tried for years to convince myself that things didn't go down the way it did. But I can't do that. I was there, Buzz, I know what happened. You want to know the worst part? She was just being a good mother. She was just looking out for me because she loved me and wanted what was best for me. Buzz: When did you figure that out? Olivia: When I had a daughter of my own. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: I got here as soon as I heard. Do you know how he is? I don't understand. You had a gun? Lizzie: It wasn't mine. It was really dark. I was just trying to protect my baby. I had no idea... Jonathan: Look, the important thing now is that Alan gets better. Beth: If I find out you had something to do with this, so help me God. Rick: I just heard about Alan. What happened? Beth: How is he? Mel: Well, his EKG looks normal, but because he was complaining of tightness in the chest, we're going to keep him for observation. It could be a cardiac incident or it could be stress. We're just waiting on the blood work. Josh: But he's out of the woods? Mel: Not just yet. We're taking good care of him. Beth: Mel, when can I see him? Mel: You can go in there now. Just for a minute. He's been asking about you. Rick: So how are you doing? Mel: I called you; I left a message at home. Rick: I didn't get it. I was out of town. So you're treating Alan? Mel: No, I'm going to leave it for the doctor on duty. Rick: That's great, so we can go home. Mel: I have my car. I'll just see you there. It makes sense. Rick: Nothing makes any sense, does it? We live in the same house, but we don't do anything together. We don't eat together, we don't even share a bed and we can't share a car ride home. Mel: We have two cars. Rick: This isn't about cars. How long am I going to pay for what happened to Phillip, a year, two years? Mel: Maybe you should ask Dinah or Blake that. Rick: I'm not asking them. Mel: The Spaulding's look so at home here because they're here every week with a new drama or a new crisis. And if I'm not treating a Spaulding, I'm being called in to defend one. And you know why, because that family doesn't know how to be a family. It's about trust and love and honesty, and they don't get it. And these are the people you would risk everything for. So now is not the time to be asking me when I'm going to forgive you for what you did. Beth: Hey, I'm sorry. I heard. Rick: I didn't know what else to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: They found you. Beth: I'm here. Alan: You're not armed, are you? Beth: Not funny. Alan: How well I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Lillian: Oh, Lizzie. Oh, honey, you're grandfather is going to be fine. You know how strong he is. He'll pull through. And when he does, we're all going to sit down and talk this thing through, 'cause we have all these lies and the suspicions and secrets floating around-- that's what got us here. Everybody knows you didn't want this thing to happen and you didn't make this thing happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan-Michael: Most of the job is basic clerical stuff, filing, answering phones, scheduling meetings. Ava: Okay. Alan-Michael: I think we can skip the part about dress code. You've got that taken care of. Vacation time, two weeks? Coop: Three. Alan-Michael: Three? Ava: Listen to the man. Alan-Michael: Oh, the man. Fine. Three. Salary? You've got to be kidding, Bradshaw. Coop: How bad do you want her? Alan-Michael: Do you let him order for you at restaurants, and how to dress and wear your hair? Ava: I don't think he wants me that badly. Alan-Michael: No. I'm just surprised Ms. Girl power let's the guy she's with steer the ship. Ava: Okay. Alan-Michael: That's more than he is asking. Coop: Sweet. Ava: Well, deal or no deal, Mr. Spaulding? Alan-Michael: I'll see you tomorrow morning. Ava: Thanks. Alan-Michael: You're welcome. Ava: Thank you! I never would have taken this job without your help. Thank you. I'm taking you out to dinner my first paycheck. Coop: Order the biggest lobster. Ava: Order two. I could never have done it without you. Coop: I'm so proud of you. Ava: Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: Are you there? Olivia: There is not a lot more to say. You know everything. Buzz: I know more than that. Sometimes I, um, I see... not a blankness, but sometimes I see a shadow behind your eyes, and now I know why it's there. But I'm still here. Olivia: For now. Buzz: I'm not running out on you. I'm done running. Olivia: You're not going to run when I'm a mess like this. But maybe the day after tomorrow I won't hear from you. Or you'll be too busy to see me this weekend. Or next week something will come up, and you'll have to cancel. You're not going to run, Buzz. You're just going to fade away. Buzz: (Laughing) You are so wrong. I know you didn't want to tell me this. I can understand it's a lot of stuff, a lot of heavy stuff. But... some guys would run away, they'd fade away, but not this guy. This guy doesn't scare off easy. So it's out there. So what? We can deal with it. All it requires is trust. And understanding. And we have that already. So... you want to go home? Olivia: Yeah. Buzz: So what did you fight about? Olivia: Oh, you're a parent. You know, stuff that kids and parents fight about. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: This is just a bump in the road. You'll get better, and we'll welcome Lizzie's baby together. We'll find a way to make peace with her, we will. Alan: That's why I went over to see her. I wanted to... Beth: Sh-sh-sh. You need to rest. Mel wants you to save your strength. Alan: But I want to... Beth: Okay, I will find her. I won't be far. I promise. Alan: I'll hold you to that. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Maybe we should go. Josh: Don't you want to stay for Tammy? Cassie: I do, but I think my being here just makes things worse for her. Josh: You mean my being here. It's okay, I'll go. Cassie: No, no. Josh, we're not going to let other people split us up. Jonathan is always going to be on Reva's side. That's how it should be. Josh: What he doesn't understand is Reva coming home won't matter. She could come walking through those doors right now, and I would still be going home with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: Hey, come on. I mean it. He looks good, he really does. He's tired, that's why he is resting, but he looks good. Lizzie: Okay. Beth: Now, I have to go to speak to Nana, but I'll be right back. You'll be okay? Jonathan: She'll be fine. Beth: I'll be right back. Tammy: Where are you going? Jonathan: I have to get out of here. I'm going nuts. This is supposed to be our night together. Tammy: It's not your fault. Jonathan: Well, the cops are going to be here soon, and maybe I can meet them outside and waste their time for a little bit so they'll leave Lizzie alone. Lizzie: You really do care? Jonathan: Yeah, just stay calm and don't go near him. Lizzie: He's going to get better. He might be hurt, but he's not going to let this stand in his way. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Lizzie is at the hospital. She'll be leaving very soon, and I want you to follow her. Me? Oh, I'm fine. Let's just say the rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: Are you okay? Is it the baby? Lizzie: No, no. No, that's not it. Tammy: Jonathan's right; you should try to relax and not think about Alan. Don't worry about the police, either. You just tell them the truth: You thought you were shooting an intruder. Lizzie: I can't say that. Tammy: Yeah, you can. Lizzie: No, I can't. I knew. I knew it was my granddad. That's why I pulled the trigger. [NEXT_ON] Dinah: Dare I say ta-da. Jeffrey: Wow, so much for sulking. Dinah: What do you want? You know what, I don't care. Jonathan: That's not called a shooting. That is called an accident. Gus: That's what I'm here to figure out. Lizzie: When I did, I pulled the trigger two more times. I wanted him dead. Tammy: Lizzie! Alan: We put the gun in Elizabeth's hand. She's the one that pulled the trigger. This September, Jonathan is forced to make a choice. Lizzie: You can't let them take me away. Jonathan: I have something I have to say that's is going to change everything. Alan: Your little game will all be over.

Buzz realizes that Olivia is hiding something and finally gets her to spill

Carly: Hi, Sweetie. But the real question is what about you? Just say it, Katie. You're afraid. Carly: Hi, Sweetie. What do you think of this lip gloss? Do you like the color? Sage: It looks pretty, but why do you care? We're just going horseback riding with Holden. Carly: Right. But that's no reason not to look my best. [SCENE_BREAK] [Holden sighs] Holden: Not good. Not good. Just knock it off, you idiot! [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: Ohh -- you know, the last three hours of my shift, all I could think of was your hands doing exactly what they're doing. Paul: Really? Three hours, and I never got past your feet? [Meg laughs] Meg: Well, there's still time. Paul: Great. Meg: Have you heard anything from Sofie? Paul: No. Whatever you said to her must've worked. Meg: You know, if you keep doing that, I will be one happy woman. Paul: Okay. I think I've finally found my life's work. [Meg laughs] Margo: Oh, excuse me. I'm sorry. I didn't know that you had company. Paul: Hello, Lieutenant. Meg: Paul and I are back together. Margo: Congratulations. Paul: Thanks. Meg: Is everything all right? Margo: No, actually. Paul, I needed to speak to you privately, please. Meg: I'll be right upstairs. Paul: No, no, no, no. Anything you have to say to me you can say in front of Meg. Margo: All right. Mike Kasnoff came to see me about Sofie Duran. Paul: Okay. Margo: Sofie claims that she was raped -- by you. Care to comment? Paul: No. No, thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey, Dude. Don't let Dad catch you goofing off. Casey: Hey, Buddy! Hey! I thought Dad was gonna pick you up? Daniel: No. Mom wanted to get breakfast with me before we go. It's not like she's not gonna see me all summer. Emily: Yeah, well, I missed you, okay? Sue me. Casey: Hey, Emily. Emily: Hi, Case. Good to see you. Casey: Yeah. Daniel: Dude, I was so stoked when Dad told me you were coming to New York with us. The city's awesome. Casey: Yeah, yeah, it's pretty awesome. Daniel: And my friend Rob's dad got us tickets to the Noxit concert at the Highline. You heard of them? Casey: I don't live in a cave, Dude. Daniel: Well, if you want, I can try and scalp you some tickets off the internet. Emily: Whoa! Scalping? There will be no scalping. I'll talk to my music critic and see if he can get you some tickets. Casey: No, I'll pass, thanks. I'm gonna probably hang out with Dad during the show. Tom: Don't do me any favors, Case. Daniel: Dad! Tom: Hey! How you doing, Man? Daniel: So, what time are we leaving? Tom: Actually, there's been a complication. Daniel: No. Tom: Yeah, there's something going on over at Memorial Hospital, and I have to be available in case my dad needs some legal advice. And you didn't hear anything about that, Emily. Emily: Ah, code of silence. But I have a source there. I get a call, I'm running with it. Tom: Then the story's all yours. Just don't go down there and do any pre- emptive sniffing around, okay? Daniel: Well, what about the concert? Can Margo take us instead? Tom: She's working. The only way you could get there is if Emily decided to take you on short notice. Casey: No! [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Did Sofie report this so-called crime? Margo: No, not officially. Meg: So, why are you here? Margo: Because I'm concerned. I went to talk to Sofie about what happened. Paul: What allegedly happened. She's delusional. Margo: Obviously, she's been traumatized. Meg: Paul did not rape her. Paul: No, I rejected her, which, last time I checked, was legal in the state of Illinois. Margo: Let's just say, for argument's sake, that there is some truth to Sofie's accusations. Meg: No. So, why discuss it? Margo: Because it's my job, so we will. Paul: Oh, so -- so, this is optional? Margo: Now, there are very many reasons why Sofie might not come forward -- fear, shame, worry about the future of her business. Paul: Well, she should be worried. Talk about how not to win friends and influence investors. Meg: Paul, let's just hear what Margo has to say. Paul: No, she's accusing me of rape! Margo: No! No, I'm not. I want us to just have a simple conversation. This is strictly optional. Paul: Well, I am opting to not volunteer, because Sofie Duran lives in a fantasy world, and there's no way I'm going to let her drag me down into her nonsense. [SCENE_BREAK] Cop: Lieutenant Hughes is out. Do you want to wait? Mike: Sofie? Sofie: I need to report a crime. Cop: Have a seat. I'll let her know you're here. Sofie: This place creeps me out. Mike: You're making the right decision, Sofie. Sofie: Thank you for coming with me. I really couldn't do this alone. Mike: What made you change your mind? Sofie: I don't know. I don't know. I couldn't let Paul get away with what he did to me. And then I kept hearing you in my head, asking me, "What if he hurts someone else?" And you were right. I can't -- I can't take that chance. Mike: Well, you're making the right decision. I just -- I hope it's not too late. The cops are going to need more than just your word if they're gonna make a case against Paul. Sofie: They'll have a case. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cell phone rings] Margo: Hughes. Really? Yeah, all right. I'll be right there. Change of plan. Sofie's down at the station. She wants to give a statement. Meg: Well, she's lying. Margo: Paul, I'm going to have to talk to you downtown. Paul: Doesn't sound so voluntary anymore. Meg: Paul didn't do anything wrong. Anyone who talks to Sofie for five minutes can tell that she's obsessed with Paul and this has spun way out of control. Margo: All right, all right, but I would like to hear Paul's side of the story. Paul: This is absurd. That's my side of the story. You can't prove that I raped Sofie Duran because I didn't. Margo: Good. Then you'll have nothing to worry about. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Good morning. Holden: Morning. Hey, Sage, what do you think of this horse? Carly: Oh, this is Angie. I've met her. Holden: She's been around this place for a long time. I was there when she was born. Carly: Isn't she pretty? Sage: I guess. Carly: She's soft, too. Come on, Sage. Give her a pat. Sage: I don't want to. Holden: You know what? I have a better idea. Why don't you feed her this? She'll be your friend for life. Here's what you got to do. You just put it in your palm and you let her take it. And I promise you, she won't bite your fingers. She doesn't like fingers. They make her nauseous. [Carly and Sage laugh] But one important horse fact -- always approach a horse from the side, never from the front, 'cause it's their blind spot, okay? So, why don't you take this? You two get better acquainted, okay? Carly: You're good with her. Holden: Well, nobody should be afraid of horses. They'd be missing out on one of the greatest things in life. Carly: Oh, I packed some us some sandwiches. I thought we could stop someplace and have a picnic -- not that your lint-flavored beef jerky wasn't delicious. But I upgraded us to roast beef. Holden: Carly, there's something that -- I need to tell you. Jack: Hey, Sage, look at you! Sage: Daddy! Are you going to come riding with us? Jack: Oh, absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world. Carly: Jack -- I didn't realize you were coming with us. Jack: Holden called. Holden: I thought that Sage would be a lot more comfortable with her dad here. Sage: Yeah. It's gonna be even more fun with the three of us. [Jack chuckles] Carly: I thought you had to work. Jack: Oh, I took the day off. I didn't want to miss Sage's first time on a horse. Sage: Her name's Angie. Jack: Really? Angie? I'll have to remember that. You're not scared of her, are you? Sage: She likes to eat apples. Jack: Oh, that's good to know, too. Why didn't you tell me the two of you were giving Sage riding lessons? Carly: I guess it didn't come up. Jack: Well, thanks for asking me, Man. Holden: No problem. She's gonna be great. She's a natural. Sage: Thanks. Jack: I hope you don't mind me being here. Carly: No. It's fine. It's just not what I expected. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: Casey, what's going on with you? Emily: You know what? I think he was looking forward to the male-bonding weekend thing, and he can't do that with me hanging around. Casey: Don't you have to work, anyway? Daniel: Mom, please come. I can't miss this concert. Casey: No, no, Man. She can't come. This was supposed to be a guys' trip. I could take him, Dad. We don't need any chaperones. Daniel: Yeah, that would be cool -- you know, just the guys, no grown-ups. Casey: I'm a grown-up, Daniel. Tom: Yeah, you're a grown-up. Emily: You know what? It's New York. Case, it's far away, and I don't like the idea of not being able to get to you if, God forbid, something happens. I've got to be there! Casey: I can handle it. Tom: Casey, you've never even been to New York City. You don't know your way around. Daniel: Please don't make me miss the show. Rob's dad said he might even be able to get us backstage to meet the band. Emily: Oh, backstage? How do I say no? Okay, fine. I'll take you. I've got to run by the office, pick up a few things, and I'll be back to come get you. Tom: Nice. Grab your bags. Besides, I want to hear all about finals. We haven't had all our finals at school. Emily: Don't you dare ruin this for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I should've known you were behind this. Mike: Back off, Ryan. Paul: Are you the reason Margo dragged me down here? Did you convince her to come up with this ridiculous story? Sofie: No, it was my idea. Mike came for moral support. Paul: Oh, that's an interesting choice of words. Margo: Sofie, I need you to come in the interrogation room. Mike: Do you want me to come with you? Margo: No, Mike. Sofie's got to do this on her own. Paul, you're next. Come on. Paul: You couldn't just leave everything alone, could you? [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: So, Sofie decided to make an official statement, and now Paul has been taken in for questioning. Barbara: He's at the police station? Why? Meg: Okay, try not to get upset, Barbara. This is why Paul didn't want to say anything, but I said we had to because I didn't want you hearing it from somebody else. Barbara: Okay, just tell me -- has he been charged with rape? Meg: I don't know. I don't know what's happening. Margo came by Fairwinds earlier, and she said she wanted to hear Paul's side of the story -- off the record. Barbara: Right, right. This isn't about Sofie. Margo was raped years ago. She's hardwired to give Sofie the benefit of the doubt. [Meg sighs] Meg: Well, she's no fan of Paul's, and Paul didn't help himself. He gave her a lot of attitude. Barbara: Oh, I'm sure that he did. I mean, come on -- rape? You believe him, don't you? Meg: With all my heart. Barbara: Good. Good. I could wring Sofie's neck. I actually felt sorry for that girl, and so did Paul. And I knew that she was fixated on him, so I set her up in business to divert her attention. Instead, I just threw them together. Meg: Look, you were just trying to help her make something of her life, and you did. Thanks to you and Paul, she started her own business. Barbara: Right, and this is the thanks we get. Meg: Yeah, I know. I never expected her to do something like this. Barbara: And neither did I. She played the whole innocent thing. I mean, I bought into the fragile act, even after what hell she put Will and Gwen through, and now she's moved on to my other son? Meg: She's unbalanced, Barbara. You couldn't have known that. Barbara: Unbalanced and desperately needy -- a very dangerous combination. There's no telling what she will do. She could ruin Paul's life. Meg: I will help Paul. I will get him the best lawyer I can find if it comes to that. Barbara: You can't wait. Time is of the essence. Meg: Well, I'll do that now, today. Barbara: No, I will do it. Meg: No. I don't want you getting worked up, Barbara, okay? You're not strong enough. Barbara: I am as strong as my children need me to be. And right now I'm strong enough to go see my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: You treat women like trash, and it's about time somebody called you on it. Paul: I didn't treat her like trash. I believed in her talents. I encouraged her to use her skills. I gave her money to start her business. Mike: And you assumed that gave you rights. Paul: No. Mike: You thought that she owed you, and you asked for payback and she refused, so you forced yourself on her. Paul: Is that what she said happened? Mike: She is a gullible kid. You took advantage of her in the worst possible way. But you will not get away with it. And I hear they hate rapists in prison. Paul: You're lucky we're surrounded by cops. Mike: Get used to it. Paul: She's playing you, Mike. I didn't do anything to Sofie, and soon the world will know that she's a liar and that you're a stupid idiot for believing her. [SCENE_BREAK] Sofie: Paul invested in my jewelry line with his mother. I don't know the exact amount. Margo: That's all right. What I really need are just the details of what happened the night in question. Now, you said the incident -- Sofie: He raped me. Margo: Happened after you left the Lakeview, after you left the party? Sofie: It was the best night of my life, and I didn't want to just go upstairs, so -- so Paul invited me back to his place for a drink. Margo: And, now, you had been to Fairwinds before? Sofie: Many, many times. Many times to help Barbara while she was sick. And I didn't want to be alone, so I went. But Paul -- he wanted to -- Margo: Sofie, I'm sorry, but you have to say the words. Sofie: He wanted to make love. Have sex. But I didn't. I wanted to keep the relationship strictly professional, and when I told him that, he got so angry. Margo: All right, it's okay. Take a deep breath, okay? Just relax. I know it's difficult. Sofie: I want to forget it, but I can't, 'cause it just keeps playing over and over in my mind. Margo: I totally understand. Please just keep breathing. [Sofie breathes deeply] Now, you know that Paul says that you're making this up. Sofie: I know. But I'm not. And these will prove it. Margo: You were wearing these the other night? Sofie: I put them back on after Paul -- just after – [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Honey, are you okay? Paul: I'm fine. This is all going to blow over as soon as I get a chance to tell Margo what really happened. Barbara: You're not going to get any justice from Margo. She was a rape victim herself. She'll be biased. Paul: Then I'll ask to speak to Jack Snyder. Barbara: Why? Because he's your best friend? No. You've got to keep your wits about you in this place. Paul: I will, Mom. What are you doing here? You should be home. You should be resting. Barbara: I can't possibly rest when you're fighting for your life here. Meg: I tried to get her to stay home, but she wouldn't have it. Barbara: No, I am not going to stay home. I am going to help you out of this. I'm going to find you an attorney, because you have to be prepared. Paul: At least humor me, please, and have a seat. Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: Can I have a word with you? Mike: Sure. Meg: Okay, what is really going on here? Mike: Sofie needed someone to come with her. Meg: Oh -- and it was her idea, or is this your way of getting back at Paul? Mike: We are talking about rape here. And if you think I would take advantage of Sofie's pain for my own personal reasons, then you don't know me very well. Meg: No, I guess I don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Casey: Okay, maybe you can go back to New York with me, sleep in the room next door, and pretend like nothing's going on, but I cannot. Emily: You can, and you will, Casey. What choice do we have? Casey: Just say you have to work. That's the only excuse my parents are gonna believe. Every time -- Emily: No! You heard my son. Daniel is looking forward to this. Come on, Casey. I don't get to spend a lot of time with my son. Don't take this away from me. Casey: Okay. Then maybe I shouldn't go. Emily: What are you talking about? Five minutes ago, you said you were going. How are you gonna explain your change of heart, Casey? You can't do that. We just -- we have to figure out a way to -- we've got to figure out a way to act normal around each other. Casey: Normal? Normal for me is throwing you on this couch -- Emily: Stop it. Stop it, okay? Our families are connected. Situations like this are going to come up all the time. We have to figure out a way to act casually around each other. Stop it, okay? The more we practice, the easier it'll get, and we'll start to feel that way. Casey: Do you know how I feel when I'm around you? There's nothing casual about it. Emily: Casey, please do this. Please do this for me, okay? Let me have this weekend with my son. I'm begging you. Emily: Tom, change of plans. I am going to go to the office and finish things over there, and I will be back to pick up the guys. Tom: Terrific. Thanks. Emily: Bye, yeah. Tom: So, what is it with you and Emily? And by the way, put a shirt on when there's an older woman in the house. Casey: I don't know. It's weird. You know, to suddenly be traveling with Emily when I don't even work for her anymore. But Daniel really wants to go, so I'll deal. Tom: And I thank you for putting up with her. It's going to mean the world to Danny to have his big brother along. Casey: Hey, it's one night. Tom: Well, it's also very comforting to know that you and Emily aren't going to be BFFs, you know? Casey: BFFs? Tom: Yeah. I mean, technically, she's part of the family, but we don't need to be around her any more than we have to, right? Hey, Danny, you ready? [Casey sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: Look at you up there, Baby. Like you were born to ride. Carly: Smile, Sage. Nice big smile. Holden: How you doing, Honey? You okay? Sage: I like it. Are the horses at camp like Angie? Carly: Well, every horse is different, Honey. But when Holden and I were at the camp -- Holden: Yeah, we took a tour of the stables, and not one of the horses was as big as this horse. And you've got her wrapped around your finger. Sage: Good. Now can we go for a ride without you holding her? Carly: Yeah, yeah. What horse do I get, huh? Holden: Well, I'm going to let you and Jack figure that out. Carly: You're not coming? Holden: No. Jack, he knows the trails as well as I do, so I'll let you guys go. Jack: You sure? Holden: Yeah, positive. You guys take all the time you need. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: What is wrong with you, Sofie? After all the generosity that we have shown you, this is how you thank us? You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Margo: Barbara, would you like a police escort home? Barbara: I'm not going anywhere without my son, Margo. Margo: Paul, I'm ready for you to make your statement. Barbara: Not without a lawyer present. Paul: No, Mom. It's fine. I've got nothing to hide. Barbara: Is she pressing charges? Sofie: Yes. Yes, I am. Meg: Paul, your mother is right. You shouldn't say anything without representation. Margo: However, it does look better if you make a voluntary statement. Paul: Probably makes your job a whole lot easier, too, doesn't it? Margo: I would like to run a DNA test, but I cannot compel you to give a sample. Paul: No problem. Grab a swab. Barbara: No! Paul: Mom, this is a no-brainer. There's no way my DNA can be linked to any evidence that Sofie has. She's got nothing, because nothing happened. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: The perfect ending to a perfect day. Casey: Mm-hmm. Daniel: I'm hungry. Can we get something to eat? Emily: Not here. Daniel: Look. Casey's worse than me. You got a little -- Emily: Here. Casey: Yeah, messy eater. Dad's the same way. Daniel: Yeah, well, stop moving. Don't get it on your shirt. Daniel: Here you go, iron-strength man. [Daniel laughs] Casey: Thanks. Daniel: Are you -- are you gonna finish that? Casey: Uh, yeah. It's genuine New York City meat. You want another one, get your own, Man. Daniel: Mom? Emily: No! No, you're finished. We don't have time. The concert's gonna start soon. Rob's Dad: I'll drop him off at the hotel after the show. Emily: Okay, great. Great, great. Did you remember to charge your cell phone? Daniel: Yeah, yeah. Just try not to call. Be cool, okay? Emily: Okay. I will try to be cool. Do me a favor, don't stand too close to the speakers. I don't want you to blow out your eardrums. Friend: My mom says the same thing. As if. Daniel: Right? Friend: Yeah. Emily: Did I just warn him about losing his hearing? Casey: I'm afraid so. I think he's scarred for life now. Emily: Yeah, so am I. When did I get old? Casey: You didn't. Emily: Listen, I know you really didn't want to come back here with us, so I took the liberty of changing your return ticket at the airport. You can leave tonight if you want. Your flight's in about two hours. Casey: What am I supposed to tell my parents? Emily: I don't know. Tell them you checked your e-mail. There was something online about registration for school. Casey: Like I could forget that? Emily: You're a great liar, Casey. You'll think of something. Here. Casey: Is this what you want? For me to go home? Emily: It's what you want, isn't it? Casey: Tell Daniel I'm sorry, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Sage: I hope Holden's right about the horses at camp being as nice as Angie. Jack: Holden wouldn't lie to you. Carly: No. That is something Holden would never do. Sage: Can I give my horse another apple? Jack: Sure, Honey. Here. Carly: Just remember to keep your palm flat and keep your fingers out of the way like Holden said, okay? Sage: Duh, Mommy. I heard it the first time. [Jack laughs] Carly: That is one smart kid. She gets everything you say the first time you say it. Jack: Unless it's in her best interests not to. Carly: Mm-hmm. Well, that's the Snyder stubborn streak. Jack: No, no, no. That there is 100% Tenney. I'm sorry I didn't get your message in time to help you with the grill the other night. But it sounds like Holden saved the day. Carly: It worked out. Jack: You okay? You seem a little distracted. Carly: I guess it's just hitting me that Sage is really going to sleep-away camp. Jack: She'll be fine. I mean, didn't you hear? She's going to give her horse another apple. Carly: Yeah, you're right. She'll be fine. Jack: So the problem is you. Carly: What do you mean by that? Jack: Well, it sounds like someone is worried about how much they're going to miss someone else. Carly: You're right. That must be what it is. Okay, it's getting late. We should go. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Here's to having you back in my life. I just hope this charade is over soon. Meg: What if it's not that easy. Paul: The DNA tests -- the results will be back, and this whole thing will be a nonissue. Meg: I can't believe Sofie was willing to put you through that. I am so angry. Paul: Hey. Please forget about Sofie and her drama. But a life with you -- I never thought I'd have that again, and I'm not going to let anything mess it up. Meg: Neither am I. Paul: Okay, then we have a deal. A second chance like this, I'm going to do everything right. Meg: That's what I want more than anything. [Cell phone rings] Paul: Hello? Margo: This is Margo. We have the test results. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: I had the lab run a preliminary stat test on the DNA samples we got from both Paul and from Sofie and compared them. Now, a stat test isn't a definitive I.D., but it does help to rule out someone or not. Barbara: And there was no match, right? Sofie is lying. Margo: No. According to the lab report, Paul falls within the suspect group. Paul: That's not possible. Meg: A suspect group? So there are others. Margo: Theoretically, yes. But taken together with Sofie's testimony, we do have probable cause. As we proceed, we'll be doing more extensive tests. Paul: I didn't rape anybody. Meg: He was telling the truth, Margo. I was there that night. I saw Sofie. She was out of her mind. Margo: However, the evidence is compelling. Barbara: She manipulated it somehow, then. My son is not a rapist. Paul: Look, I -- this is a mistake. Sofie, I know you're upset. Mike: Upset? Is that how you think this is? Paul: You're hurt, but, please, you have to tell the truth. Sofie: I stand by my story. Margo: Paul Ryan, you are under arrest for the first-degree rape of Sofie Duran. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided by the court. You have the right to have an attorney present during any and all questioning. Do you understand? Meg: Why are you doing this to us? Mike: This isn't about you, Meg. Meg: Of course it is! Sofie is jealous because Paul didn't want her. You felt hurt and betrayed. You know, Paul did try to let you down gently, but you didn't listen. Sofie: What the hell do you know about it? Were you there? Did you hear us? No, you weren't, and you didn't! Meg: You know, you have no right to destroy Paul's life just because you didn't get what you wanted. Sofie: What about my life? I'm never gonna be the same. Barbara: Well, maybe that's a good thing, Sofie! You stay here, make sure that Paul's taken care of. I'm going to get the attorney. I'm not going to have him spend the night in jail. This little plot against my son, it's not going to work, Sofie. When the truth comes out, you're going to have to answer to me. Mike: Don't threaten her. Barbara: That is not a threat -- it's a promise. You stay here. I'll get the attorney. Mike: Don't worry, Sofie. Barbara can't do anything to you. She's all talk. Meg: Why are you defending her? She doesn't deserve this. You say you love Paul. Then why are you doing this to him? Sofie: He hurt me. Meg: Not in the way that you say he did. Sofie: You don't know anything about it. A long time ago, I knew how to fight back when people did bad things to me. I could stand up for myself. Somewhere along the line, I forgot how. And then I met Cole, and he treated me like dirt. And I let him. I let him hurt me over and over again, and I still loved him, and I still went back, but I'm not gonna let anybody do that to me anymore. I'm not gonna let anybody use me and then throw me out. I'm never gonna do that again. Meg: Well, you heard her. Sofie's no victim. She's a scorned woman. And if you choose to see it in some other light, then you're dead wrong. Mike: I know how much you want to believe that, but it doesn't make it true. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocking at door] Emily: You're back early. What are you -- what are you doing here? Why didn't you go back? Casey: I couldn't. Being in New York, I can't stand thinking about when we were here together. Emily: No, Casey. You shouldn't be here. Casey -- [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You -- you did a wonderful job today, Sage. Sage: I've been thinking. Carly: Oh, no. Here it comes. Sage: Can I get my own horse? Jack: Why? Why would you need your own horse when Holden has a whole stable full of them? You can visit anytime you want. Sage: It's just not the same. Carly: I think somebody's getting very tired. Jack, would you mind taking Sage home? I'm just gonna go up to the house and thank Holden for setting this up. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What was that about? Holden: Did Sage have a good time? Carly: Why did you invite Jack without telling me and then bail on the whole thing? Holden, are you trying to put me in my place? Holden: What are you talking about? Carly: You're avoiding me. You dodge me every chance you get. What are you so afraid of? Holden: I think you know the answer to that. Jack: Got to hand it to you, Holden. Sage is completely over her fear of horses. She wants one of her own now. Holden: That's great. Jack: What's going on? Holden: What do you mean? Jack: I'm not sure what I walked in on. Are you two fighting about something? Carly: No. [Carly clears throat] No, it's just the horseback-riding lessons for Sage -- it was supposed to be a surprise. Jack: A surprise? Carly: For you. I know that you're nervous about sending her off to camp. I thought if Holden could give Sage some lessons, then when it's time to drop her off, she and I would walk you over to the stables and she'd climb on some big, beautiful horse and you'd be completely wowed by her expertise. But Holden can't keep a secret, for which I am slightly peeved. Holden: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to stir things up. I'm going to go and take care of the horses. Jack: Okay. Hey, listen, we watered them already, but we -- [Door slams] its okay, Carly. I'm plenty surprised, just not the way you planned it. Take it easy on Holden. He's got a lot on his plate. Carly: I know. Jack: All this stuff between him and Lily -- it gets to him. Carly: I know, Jack. I'm not blind. Jack: Right. Well, I'm just saying, we've got plenty of reasons to cut him some slack. Want me to give you a lift someplace? Carly: No. My car's parked out by the field. I'll walk. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocking at door] Emily: Oh, God, it's Daniel! Casey: He's not supposed to be back for another hour. Emily: Yeah, and if he sees us like this, he's gonna know. Fix the bed. Go, go. Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up. Ohh. Ooh! Casey: Shh, shh. Daniel: Mom, are you there? Emily: Yeah, I'm here! Give me one sec, Hon! Okay, that's good. Ohh! Hey! Daniel: Thank you so much for taking me. Emily: Oh, of course. Come on in. Was it was fun? Daniel: Was it fun? Our seats were fourth row, center. We saw everything! Casey: That's cool, Man! Daniel: Yeah, and we even got to go backstage. We couldn't stay long because the band had to go to the airport, but look what I found on the floor. Emily: What is it? Casey: It's a pick -- Noxit, personalized. Impressive. Daniel: Right? I'm gonna get it framed. Emily: Listen, I want you to write a thank-you note to Rob's father. It was really nice of him to take you tonight. Daniel: Sure, but I'll send him an e-mail. Notes are kind of geeky. Casey: Yeah, haven't you heard? Pen and paper -- so yesterday. Daniel: So, uh, what are you guys doing? Casey: Watching TV. Emily: Uh-huh. Daniel: Cool. You want to do a movie? Emily: Yeah. Yeah -- sure. Pick out whatever you want. Daniel: Have you guys seen this one? Emily: No. No. Why don't you order it? Daniel: Sure. Are you -- gonna watch it with us? Casey: Um, sure. Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Thank God for bail. I'm not spending another night in jail, especially not for something that I didn't even do. Meg: Well, you won't have to. I promise, I am going to do whatever I can to get you out of this. Paul: Thank you. I can't believe Sofie's lying. Why is she doing this to me? Meg: I don't know. You know what? She's a lot sicker than we even knew. We just have to prove that to Margo. Paul: Yeah, or a jury of my peers. Meg: It's not going to go that far. We just need to prove that Sofie's lying. Paul: She's really good at it. She must have had some practice. Meg: You know, you're right. We need to find out how that happened. I mean, do you know where she grew up, Paul? Paul: No. Meg: Do you know what did her parents do, if she has sisters or brothers? Paul: We didn't discuss that. Meg: Exactly. So, what do we really know about Sofie Duran? [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Hey, Sofie. Long time, no see. [SCENE_BREAK] Casey: What do we do now? [Television shuts off] Emily: Okay, listen -- I'm gonna take your room. I never cancelled it. It's right next door. And here -- this is the key. You stay with Daniel. Casey: Should I wake him up, put him to bed? Emily: No, no, don't wake him up. He sleeps like a rock. Casey: Okay. Emily: We took a terrible risk, okay? We both did tonight. Casey: Yeah. Emily: Casey, I must be out of my mind. Casey: What about us? Emily: Casey, stop. Don't -- don't talk, okay? It never gets us anywhere. Casey, please. Casey, let me go. Casey -- [Emily sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Next week on "As the World Turns" -- Brad: You're back early. Katie: And someone has some explaining to do. Meg: So, you are going to tell everybody that you have been lying, or I am going to take your life and rip it apart. Noah: I need to take a break from us. [Carly and Holden laughing] [Carly screams] [Holden laughs]

Meg is determined to dig into Sofie's past to find something to make her admit she is lying about Paul raping her

Gina: Look, we're not even certain she was there. Brad: Why would her cell phone be inside? J.T.: That's what's freaking us out, Mr. Carlton. John: Brad, listen to me. They said there is no evidence of anyone being trapped in the fire. Brad: You know what, John? That just isn't good enough. I'm going in. John: Bradley! Joe: Where the hell are you going? Brad: My daughter could be in this building, damn it! Joe: Look, we don't have it knocked down yet. It's not safe. Brad: Where did you find her cell phone? Joe: Near the bar area. Brad: What about the rest of the place? Joe: My men have pretty much covered all of the main room. There's no sign of anyone. Brad: I got to get in there. Joe: We'll do an exhaustive search at daylight. Brad: What do you mean, daylight? That's hours from now! I want to know where my daughter is, and there is any chance she's in that building-- any chance at all-- I want to know it now! I want to know it tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Whoo! That shower felt good. Got out of those shoes, honey. They were cute, but they were killing my dogs. Neil: I never understood why you women torture yourselves mincing around in those skinny little high-heels. Dru: Because they make our butts look like a million bucks and our legs look great. Neil: Oh, yes, they do. Hey, but I wished I'd been a fly on the wall when you and Phyllis realized you were wearing the same dress. Dru: That was a fashion nightmare. Neil: You got to admit it's kind of funny. Dru: Real barrel of laughs, Neil. Neil: As much as you don't like the woman, you got to admit she's got great taste. Dru: Whatever. I'm sure we provided some level of comic relief for the crowd. God knows the party needed it. Neil: What do you mean? Dru: Ashley showed up twisted. Whoo. Neil: Oh, Dru. The woman just lost a baby. Did you expect her to be the life of the party? Dru: You don't understand. No, she showed up in her pajamas and a natty robe. I really thought she was cracking up. Neil: Oh, my God. That poor lady. Dru: Look, you know, I'll tell you all about it later. Right now I want to discuss something less depressing. How'd it go with our daughter? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: What are you doing? Victor: Hi, sweetheart. I was having a drink. Nikki: I see that-- in the dark, no less. Victor: Why don't you come sit by my side? Nikki: Is there any special reason we're being so quiet? Victor: The quiet feels good after all the commotion, doesn't it? Nikki: Hmm. You might fool someone else with that excuse. Victor: Yeah. I was just thinking. Victor: You didn't ask me about what. Nikki: Unh-unh. I know better. Victor: You know. Nikki: I know you're thinking about Ashley. How could she not be on all of our minds? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I saw your lights on. I'm glad you're still up. Victoria: What are you doing here? Nick: Following up our conversation. Victoria: What? Nick: No time like right now. Victoria: Where did you get all that stuff? Nick: I ran over to the office. Victoria: Oh, my God. Have you lost your mind? We just had a huge party. Go home. Go be with your wife. I'm exhausted. Nick: Well, stop drinking that warm milk then. I have every printout from the first day of the launch-- no, actually, two days before up until the first of this week. Victoria: All right, that's a lot of material. What do you suppose we do with it? Nick: We're gonna go over it with a fine-toothed comb. Victoria: Now? Nick: Yes, now. If Dad and your precious little Baldwin did something to give Safra preferential treatment, I don't know about you, but I am not going to bed until I get some proof. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Hey, you know, Dru, I talked to our girl for awhile. Dru: Wait. She actually listened to you? Neil: Not at first, no. She was very upset that I went over to see Kevin. She was even more upset that I threatened him with jail time if he ever comes near her. Dru: What does she see in that old dude anyway? Neil: Baby, it's not about age. It's about not getting the attention at home. Dru: She actually-- she actually said that? Neil: She didn't have to. Dru: Have we been such terrible parents, really? Neil: Not intentionally. No. No. No. No. We're busy people with demanding careers. We're planning a wedding. Dru: A wedding she doesn't want to be a part of. Neil: Yeah, but be that as it may, recently we've been trying to spend more time with our girl, find out what's going on in her life. Dru: And how are we supposed to do that when she's running off there and on the damn internet. Neil: Yeah, Dru, I talked to her about that. And I got to tell you, it's not like I made a major breakthrough, but for the first time in ages, you know, we really-- we connected. And I think there's hope for this family yet. (Whispers) here she comes. Lily: Hi, Mom. How was the gala? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: This is so good. I mean, I hardly had anything to eat at all at the party. Sharon: Me, either, probably because the food arrived so late. Cassie: Adam and I were trying to get away from Noah. Sharon: Really? He kept bugging you, huh? Cassie: He was a total pest. I mean, you should've had him on a leash. Sharon: He just wanted to make sure you were having a good time. Cassie: Yeah. Well, remind me never to bring him on any more of my dates. Sharon: So, um... did you and Adam have fun? Cassie: Yeah, definitely. Well, I mean, except for that last part. Sharon: Oh, you're talking about Ashley. Cassie: That was so sad. Sharon: Yeah. Yeah, it was sad, and it was very disturbing. Cassie: Well, you think she'll be okay? Mom? Sharon: Hmm? Cassie: Do you think Ashley will be okay? Sharon: Uh, let's hope so, sweetie. Cassie: Is something wrong? Sharon: No. No. That just got me thinking about something. Cassie: About what? Sharon: Do you know where your father is? Have you seen him? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Nicholas, I'm tired. I want to go to bed. Nick: Fine. Go through this, help me find what I'm looking for, and then you can go to bed. Victoria: You're so certain it's even here. Nick: You agreed with me that Dad and Baldwin must have done something, and it's probably illegal. Victoria: If they did--if-- it will be here tomorrow. Nick: Take a look at this. Two southwestern chains reporting their sales figures for the first week. Stellar performance. Now look at this. It's another chain, similar territory-- same shoppers' demographic, same square footage, same everything-- yet the numbers aren't nearly as good. You explain that to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: What Ashley is going through right now is just so tragic. Victor: That's putting it mildly. Nikki: So the sadness I see in your eyes is strictly about her? Victor: There's so many things I regret. Nikki: Like what? Victor: The way I seem to have managed to alienate both of our children. Nikki: Oh, come on. I think you're being a little hard on yourself. Victor: Nope. I watched how Nicholas talked to Jack Abbott tonight. It broke my heart. Nikki: Why do you say that? Victor: He looked at that obnoxious man with such fondness and respect. When I compare that with how he looks at his father... Nikki: I thought you were mentoring him now. Victor: Hasn't done a damn thing. I thought it would get me closer to him, but it hasn't worked out that way. Nikki: Victor, I'm sorry. Victor: Yeah, so am I-- more than you'll ever know. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: The gala was fine, honey, yeah. I'm surprised to see that you're still up. Lily: Well, I couldn't sleep. I'm just gonna get a glass of milk. Dru: No. No. No. Hold on. Hold on. I want you to sit down. Lily: Well, it's late. Can't we do this tomorrow? Dru: No, we cannot do this tomorrow. It's important, okay? Your father and I want to make sure you understand something. Lily: What? Dru: Honey, we love you. You know that, right? Lily: I guess. Dru: And your father and I have simply set boundaries to protect you. We want the best for you. We want you to understand this world is a scary place. Lily: Mom, if you're gonna give me the big, bad internet speech, I already heard it from dad. Dru: Yes, I know. Your father told me. Lily: Well, then can I please just go to bed? Dru: See, this is a prime example of what you do. We want to communicate with you. You can't get away from us fast enough. Lily: It's because I don't like being lectured all the time. Dru: Do you think we enjoy saying the same thing to you over and over to you again? Lily: It seems like it. Do you want to know why I'm on the internet so much? It's because all you guys ever do is criticize me. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Somebody open the door, please! Somebody help me! Dear god, it is so cold! (Pounding on door) Kevin: I bet you're getting cold in there, Colleen. (Pounding continues) Kevin: Don't worry. It's about to get a lot warmer. Bobby: Kev. Kevin: Hey. Bobby: What the heck are you doing here so late? Kevin: Oh, working on your quarterly tax statement. Bobby: You been here long? Kevin: All evening. Bobby: Yeah. Kevin: You're not paying me by the hour. Why would I be lying? [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: So you think she came here because of this crank call? John: Look, apparently someone telephoned the Crimson Lights, left her a message to meet me here at Gina's. Brad: John, she's just a kid. I mean, if she were trapped inside-- Gina: No, she is not. You've got to believe she's not in there. (Crowd screams) Man: We got a man down! Joe: Folks, you're gonna have to stay back! We've still got a dangerous area here. Stay back, please! J.T.: Colleen. Look, we've got to pray she got out in time. John: Oh, son, if she was even in there. We don't know that for sure. Brad: When did you last see her? J.T.: At the coffeehouse. We were supposed to meet at the boutique and go to the gala together tonight. Brad: Colleen never showed. J.T.: No. I went out to the Newman ranch to see if we got our signals crossed, but she wasn't there. Brad: Did you try her cell phone? J.T.: Yeah, lots of times. I called some of her friends. Look, I tried everything I could think of to find her but-- Gina: That's when we heard about the fire and we rushed right over. J.T.: I didn't believe she was in there. I didn't. Then they came out with her cell phone. John: J.T., Listen to me. You were the last person to talk to Colleen. Did she say anything that would shed light on her disappearance? Think hard, anything that would give us a clue? Brad: J.T., What? What is it? J.T.: Something did happen earlier today. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Dad? Is that who you're worried about? Sharon: I just wondered if you knew where he went? Cassie: Well, the last time I saw him he was down by the pool with Aunt Vicki. They were talking. It seemed really intense. Sharon: Huh? Cassie: Actually, he hasn't been acting himself all night. Sharon: Oh, you noticed that, too, huh? Cassie: Like he was distracted or something. Is Dad having a problem? Sharon: Um, I'm really not sure, sweetie. You don't know where he is right now? Cassie: He left with Aunt Vicki, that's all I know. But you didn't answer my question. Is Dad having a problem? Sharon: Honey, I told you, I don't know what's going on with him. Cassie: Is that the truth, or is this another one of your secrets? Sharon: No, Cassie, that's the truth. But you're right, it worries me. Cassie: Me too. He didn't seem like he was having a very good time tonight. Sharon: No, he didn't, did he? You know, why don't we take these plates in? It's getting kind of late. Cassie: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Victor, would you like me to describe to you all the reasons why you are a sensational parent? Or is it just gonna go in one ear and out the other? Victor: You're just trying to cheer me up. Nikki: Well, I've got my work cut out for me. Victor: If there's one thing in your life that you could do over again, what would it be? Nikki: That's easy. I never would have let you get away from me. Victor: That's sweet of you to say. But I would have been a different father to my children when they were growing up. I would've been far more involved. If I could do it all over again, I'd be a far more attentive father. But what the hell. Why wish for something that can't be anymore? Nikki: Victor, it's ridiculous. You did the best you were capable of doing. Victor: (Chuckles) sometimes I wonder. Nikki: Well, don't wonder. I mean, look-- look at our kids. I mean, look what we did. Victoria and Nicholas are remarkable young people. They've got bright futures ahead of them. Victor: Even in spite of their upbringing. Nikki: Will you stop that? Victor Newman, I am not listening to another word of this. This is ridiculous. You should have no regrets. Our kids are fantastic. And for you to go on and on beating yourself up like this-- well, I'm just not gonna stand for it anymore. Victor: All right. Well, then it's all solved. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I don't know how to explain these numbers, Nicholas. Luck? Nick: Luck. Victoria, you're supposed to be a professional. Victoria: I am a professional. Are you listening to yourself? You're out to single-handedly make Newman Enterprises the example of moral business practices. Nick: Look, I already told you what I'm-- Victoria: Yeah, you told me, and I understand that. But you know what? You're gonna be in charge

Lily and family show up to the fire site

Jackie: De rien, je vous en prie. Plus tard. (Gasps) Oh! Owen: So? What? How did it go? Jackie: Whatever possessed you to saying yes to an interview for me in French. Owen: Are you kidding me? It sounded great. Jackie: Oh! Oh, yes, well, I'm okay after a couple glasses of wine and if I can see their mouths moving, but on the telephone, it's just gibberish. Aren't you supposed to protect me from danger, including myself? Owen: Listen, I think that with all things considered, I have definitely held up my end of the bargain. Jackie: Yeah, you have, haven't you? Owen: Mm-hmm. Jackie: I just hope that the day doesn't come when you say, "I've missed my chance to be a father." Owen: Look, and I missed my chance to be a rock star. I missed my chance to be a professional surfer. Jackie: (Laughs) Owen: I could have done a thousand other things that I didn't do. You're born with a head full of dreams and only one life, so you got to choose. And I choose you. (Knock on door) Nick: Mother? Hey-- how we doing here? Jackie: Oh, you're way behind, Nicky. Owen: We're okay. Jackie: (Chuckles) Nick: And "okay" meaning "We're adopting or doing the surrogate thing" or-- Owen: No, meaning we're, uh, we're doing the "till death do us part" thing. Nick: Very impressive. You guys are really working on this-- compromising. Mm- hmm. Jackie: Let's go to dinner, shall we? And drink a lot and celebrate working it out and beating the odds. Nick: Bridget has an appointment. Jackie: Oh, well, I'm gonna drag her out of it. I'm in charge around here. Nick: It's with Dr. Caspary. Jackie: Her ob-gyn? Is everything all right? [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Dr. Caspary: I thought if I made you wait a while, you might start to miss being here. Bridget: Oh, I do. Believe me. If only I could do both. Dr. Caspary: You should have seen me at the medical staff dinner in that dress that you had made for me. Bridget: Yeah? Dr. Caspary: "Who is she?" "She works here?" It was like... Bridget: (Laughs) Well, I owe you so much more than just that. Dr. Caspary: Oh. Now your labs--excellent. Your pap test was normal. Liver and kidney functions are good. You're the healthiest patient I've seen all week. So I'll see you next year. Unless you have something you want to talk about. Bridget: Actually, there is. [SCENE_BREAK] Audience: (Murmuring) Man: (Mouthing words) Donna: So, Pammy, let me show you something that I got in the mail today. Bear with me everyone. Jarrett: You trusted our talk show to that woman? Bill will go through the roof. Donna: This is, uh, something I became interested in and, uh, well, you'll remember. Pammy. "In thanks for your generous support this year, we hope that you enjoy our 2010 calendar which includes a photo of your dear one you provided to us. Sincerely, Sheila Devereux, secretary, National Doberman Rescue Fund. Pam: (Sighs) My Tiny! (Gasps) My Tiny! (Chuckles) My Tiny! (Laughs) My Tiny. Audience: Ooh. Pam: That's my Tiny. [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: I feel so much more confident in my life and in my marriage and myself now than I ever have before. But I can't help thinking that there is one thing that would make our happiness even more perfect. Dr. Caspary: How's Jack? Bridget: Beautiful. Gorgeous. (Chuckles) Dr. Caspary: But? Bridget: No, no, no. There are--there's no "but." It--I'm perfectly happy raising him. Of course, I think of the child that we lost. It was the biggest sadness of our lives, and Nick and I didn't know how to hold onto each other after that. All we could feel was the pain. But we've moved past all those obstacles, and it just would feel so good and so right to be trying again. So if I go off the pill, do I have your blessing? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: It's time for a checkup anyway. Jackie: Well, that's good that she's getting regular follow-ups. Nick: Yeah, her and this Dr. Caspary, they're good friends, been through a lot together. Probably just getting her advice. Jackie: A-About what? Jackie: Darling, would-- would you go and make, um, reservations for us at Café Russe? Owen: Yeah. Do you want, uh, four? Nick: We'll be by later if we can. Owen: Okay. Yeah. (Door closes) Jackie: So what's going on? Nick: If I wanted to bring it up, Mother, I would have. Jackie: Is Bridget pregnant? [SCENE_BREAK] Pam: I can't believe that you did this... (Laughs, Gasps) in honor of my Tiny. Donna: Tiny was Pam's dog. It was very sad, really. Pam: I would almost call you a wonderful person, except I know you're not. Audience: (Laughs) Pam: But I will accept that you did not murder my sweet Tiny intentionally. Audience: (Laughs) Donna: Thank you. You see, what Pam means is that-- Pam: No, what--what I mean is this--this is very nice, but can you believe her? I mean, sitting here asking me to give her dirt on my sister, my sister whose husband she stole? Donna: (Scoffs) Pam: Pretty shameless, right? You're shameless, Donna Logan. Audience: (Laughs) Donna: O-o-okay. No, that-- that's not how it was at all. You know perfectly well that Eric and Stephanie were bad before I even came into the picture. Pam: Oh! Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream Donna: But we're not here to air our dirty laundry. Pam: Merrily, merrily merrily, merrily life is but a dream Donna: (Clears throat) Audience: (Laughs) Donna: We're friends now, right? Remember "Price is Right"? Pam: (Scoffs) Donna: See, we went to "The Price is Right," and they chose me as a contestant. Pam: Yeah, and I ought to have a t-shirt that said, "My good friend Donna was on 'The Price is Right,' and I all I got was this lousy baking set." Audience: (Laughs) Donna: I thought you liked it. Pam: Well, it's not like I need baking tools, Donna. Baking is my life now that I no longer have Tiny. Donna: I thought fashion was your life. Pam: Yeah, well, fashion really is all about pastry, if you know that. Donna: (Clears throat) Pam: That--that's the dirty little secret. Donna: No. No, it's not. Pam: Yeah, it is. You see, the models for example, they--they're constantly starving, so they got to eat anything in sight. So I put little cookies outside the changing room that are extra thin, laced with fiber. They go right through the girls. Audience: (Groans) Donna: Did we need to know that? Audience: (Laughs) Pam: And then, of course, I've got to have plenty of pastries on hand for all the people that come to visit Jackie M. I am the receptionist at Jackie M., you know, Donna. Donna: Yes, well, hopefully, you do a little more work than you ever did at Forrester. Pam: Will you look who's talking? Your biggest challenge there was not to fall off your high heels. Audience: (Laughs) Pam: I have a lot of responsibility at Jackie M. I greet all our visitors with a tray of lemon bars, and believe me, they feel really welcome. They know I'm for real. Donna: (Laughs) Unless they're warned in advance that you're a psycho. Audience: Ooh. Pam: (Scoffs) And what do you know about real, Donna? You're about as plastic as the honey bear bottles you order by the case. (Laughs) Do you want to know what she does with all that honey? Audience: (Gasps) (Laughs) Pam: She had me-- Donna: You know, I think it's time for a commercial, isn't it? We'll be right back. (Theme song plays) Pam: All right. (Scoffs) [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Oh. Nick: I'm the guy, Mother. I'm the guy who wanted the... (Clears throat) wanted the kid and then another kid. And then, uh, when we lost our baby, that's the hardest thing that either one of us have ever had to deal with. And I know she wants to erase that memory with a beautiful, healthy baby of our own. Jackie: Well, don't you want that, too? Nick: The real truth? I am scared to death. She almost died, Mother. And she's had a miscarriage since then. So what do I do when we're eight or nine months into this and they say, "You've got to make a choice between your baby or your wife?" I mean, I can't do that. I know that about myself now. When she was in delivery with Nicole, and they asked me the same question, that I might have to face that, it-it paralyzed me. Jackie: Have you said all this to Bridget? Nick: (Sighs) No, I don't-- I don't have to say it. I know it's on her mind. She said something this weekend about not having her prescription for the birth control pills refilled, that she was gonna talk to Dr. Caspary about it, so... (Sighs) I got to pick her up. Oh, by the way, he's tellin' the truth, you know. Jackie: Who? Nick: Your husband. You know, us men, Mother, when we get happy, we get all strong and courageous and we think anything's possible. You know, "Let's have a child." "Let's have two children." "Let's raise chicken and corn and live off the land." You know, we have a tendency to gamble and take risks. And... we want to take something that works and roll the dice on what's behind door number two. But then there's a cold chill that comes in. And you go, "Why am I taking the happiness that I have and risking it on happiness that's only hypothetical?" No sane man will do that. He won't do it. Neither will I. (Door opens) (Door closes) [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: Now be honest. Now don't you think Stephanie's at least partially responsible for her downfall at Forrester? Pam: No. You are. Donna: (Laughs) You are outrageous. Pam: No, Donna. You are outrageous. My sister is all about class and style. You're all about underpants with a leopard print. Audience: (Laughs) Pam: Is there any way that we could get this camera to just do a little close- up here? I'm sure she's got 'em on right now. Donna: Whoa! Whoa! Hey! What? (Stammers) Audience: (Laughs) Donna: Looks like we're out of time. Join us tomorrow on "The Catwalk." Pam: (Purrs) Meow. (Laughs) Audience: (Laughs) Donna: In the meantime-- don't! Pam: (Laughs) Donna: Keep it covered, Los Angeles. Pam: Whoo! Audience: (Laughs) (Theme song plays) Pam: Meow! Audience: (Laughs) Pam: Meow! Audience: (Clapping together) (Laughs) Pam: (Hisses) Meow! Meow! Aah! (Hisses) Meow! Meow! Bye! Audience: (Cheering) Pam: Bye now. Bye, Donna. (Cheers and applause) [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Bridget: It's fine. I'm decent. Nick: Hey. Am I early? I-I thought I was meeting you out front. Bridget: Uh, no. It just took longer than I thought. Nick: What took longer? Bridget: I guess I'm just one of those patients that doesn't want to hear bad news the first time, never mind the tenth. Nick: What bad news? Bridget: Just that we're not gonna have the life that we had planned to have. [SCENE_BREAK] (Indistinct conversations) Donna: Well, I bet you Stephanie's having a good old laugh right now. Justin: It wasn't that bad. Jarrett: No, I-I have to say, really, once you hit your stride-- Donna: Oh, uh, when-- when was that? Pam's theory of fashion and flour products? Jarrett: Well, uh, yeah. Yeah, it kind of was. Pam: Um, excuse me, uh, who do I talk to about, uh, getting paid? Or should that be "whom"? (Chuckles) People on TV have to use the proper grammar, don't they? Donna: (Laughs sarcastically) Justin: Miss Douglas, you weren't one of the invited guests. Pam: Well, can I help it if your invited guest ran for the hills? Jarrett: Um, sorry. Uh, excuse me, Miss--Miss Douglas, would you--would you do that thing again? You know, the little-- little cat thing? Justin: Oh, my-- Pam: This? (Purrs) Meow! Jarrett: (Laughs) Justin: Jarrett, what are-- Pam: See? Jarrett liked me. I might not have been invited, but I sure saved her bikini-waxed patootie, didn't I? Donna: O-okay. All right. She was semi-invited. I was desperate. Pam: Desperate? You begged me. There she was, makin' a fool of herself out on "The Catwalk." And she goes, "Please, Stephanie. Please, Pammy." Donna: Oh, God, will you just pay her and get her back to her baking kit? Justin: Our guest budget only covers transportation. Pam: W-well, how much is that? Justin: $60. Pam: $60! That's a lot of brownies, baby. (Scats theme song) Wow! Jarrett: (Laughs) Pam: (Laughs) Jarrett: You know... (Clears throat) Donna, I-I have to say, I do think the two of you-- very good team. Donna: Oh. Oh, no. D-d-d-don't you think that. Jarrett: (Mouthing words) Donna: Oh, no, you don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: I'll probably never carry a child to term. Nick: Well, we-- we sort of knew that coming in, didn't we? Bridget: Did we? Nick: There was damage to your cervix before Nicole, even after. Bridget: Oh, God. Apparently, I am the only one that still doesn't get this. Why do I keep saying "probably"? (Stammers) "Never" sounds just too hard. Nick: They're not gonna say never, Bridget. They're doctors. That's how they talk. You know that. As long as you have working ovaries, they're gonna think there's a possibility. Bridget: Because I can conceive. That's not the problem. The problem is what comes after that that's-- Nick: Whoa. All right. What exactly did Dr. Caspary say? Bridget: She said the odds of me having a successful pregnancy are "vanishingly low." Nick: "Vanishingly low"? That's sounds like the most unambiguous message we could ask for. Bridget: So I-I should probably get a second opinion. Look, I checked, and there's an amazing new doctor, Dr. Satterlee, in the fertility clinic that could probably do-- Nick: No, Bridget. No. Now Caspary's not the only doctor you've checked with. You've had fourth and fifth opinions. Bridget: Well, what am I supposed to do, Nick? Just give up? Nick: Yes. Bridget: I can't believe I'm hearing this. Nick: What are we teaching Jack right now? Bridget: (Scoffs) Nick: What are we teaching that little boy? We're teaching him no means no. Take it to heart. No means no. Isn't Jack enough? I mean, really, Bridget, he is our child in every possible way. He's ours. Bridget: (Sighs) I love jack. Of course I love Jack. That's not it. It's just-- Nick: What is it just? I mean, really? Does life owe you a life? Does God owe you a child? Bridget: It sounds so ugly when you put it like that. Nick: Because ugly is what it is. It broke my heart, and I know it broke yours, and that little girl-- don't forget what that little girl did. She gave us everything she had. Every piece of life she had, she gave to us, and I am not doing that to another child. And I will not do that to you. I'm scared here. Nick: You almost died. And I know what you want. I know you want to just-- you know, you want to go back in time and change the world. And you want to have this beautiful child that's healthy and wonderful that's just all ours. It's-- it's--it's all ours. But, baby, that's not the way it is. And I am not gonna risk you again. And I've made my mind up. If you were walking out of here today telling me that you're going off the pill, I was going to have my own little vasectomy done, and I wasn't gonna tell anybody about it. I was gonna lie about it. Bridget: (Stammers) All this time I've thought you wanted a child with me. Nick: I want what I have. That's my lesson in life. Thank you, Jesus! I love you. That's what I want. I want to raise Jack with you together. I want to count my blessings every day as high as I can count. Bridget: (Sniffles) Nick: You see, I'm good with that. I'm good with the life that I have. I hope you are, too.

Jarrett thinks they made a great team on camera and should do it again

Santa: Ho, ho, ho, and have a Merry Christmas. Courtney: Coffee -- black, no sugar, and I saved you a piece of pie for your break -- apple, your favorite. Come on, dad, I know it's you. Jason: Hey, you got a minute? Courtney: Sure. Jason: So, when did you get your old job back? Courtney: Yesterday. It's convenient since I'm living upstairs. Jason: Yeah, you know, I was -- I was hoping since everything worked out, you know, that you'd come home? Faith: One of your delivery trucks crossed through my territory last night. I'm being nice, returning it. But nice only goes so far, so I'm keeping the shipment. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Hey, go to class. I don't care if I'm late. We need to talk. Georgie: We've said all we need to say. Dillon: Look, I'm so incredibly sorry, ok? I thought we were over. Georgie: We are now so sleeping with Sage happened just a little ahead of schedule. Dillon: Georgie, I was hurt and I was lonely, and I did something stupid that I'm going to regret for the rest of my life, but that doesn't mean that I stopped loving you. I'm never going to stop loving you. Sage: Morning, all. Georgie: Get away from me. Sage: Try to be a little nicer. I just enrolled here. And what do you know? I'm in all your classes. [Bell rings] [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: Excuse me. Mind if I ask how Carly's feeling? Bobbie: My daughter's at home with her family. Lorenzo: I know. I can't call or stop by for obvious reasons, but I'm concerned about her because she passed out in front of me and wasn't admitted to the hospital. Bobbie: Well, the specialist said there was no need. Lorenzo: Well, you're a nurse. Do you agree or do you think maybe it's possible that Sonny pressured them into releasing her too soon? Bobbie: Carly wanted to go home. There's nothing more important to her than being with her husband and her children. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey. Sonny: Hey. Carly: Why'd you let me sleep? Sonny: Um -- you asked me to. Carly: When? Sonny: When I woke up this morning, I asked you if you wanted breakfast in bed, and you kind of rolled over and went back to sleep. Carly: Really? Well, guess I didn't realize how tired I was. Sonny: So I guess you didn't realize when I -- I kind of undressed you. Carly: Oh, so that's where my clothes went, huh? [Carly giggles] Sonny: Yeah. I admit it was a little disappointing. I went to give, you know, the boys a good-night kiss, went back into the room, you had your clothes on and kind of rolled over and you were passed out, snoring away. Carly: I don't snore. Sonny: Well, a little bit, but not enough to bother me. Carly: Because you love me, right? Sonny: Always. Carly: That's good. Because I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: You enrolled yourself in all Dillon's classes? Are you telling me you don't have a single interest of your own besides sex? Dillon: Georgie, you don't have to do this. Georgie: Look, here's a tip. Don't try having sex in the locker rooms because you'll definitely get caught. Dillon: I know you're mad -- Georgie: You know, I hear the real sluts take their guys down to the basement. You should fit right in. Woman: My parents are gone for the weekend. I'm having a keg, and you're all invited. Georgie: No parents. Here's your opportunity to try out some new beds or would that be too low-class after all the fancy suites you're used to? Dillon: Georgie, if you want to take this out on somebody, take it out on me, ok? Georgie: She's a slut who's been after you since day one! Dillon: It's my fault, not Sage's. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: What the hell is -- didn't we just go through all this at the Quartermaines'? Skye: It's called tradition, Luke. You get a tree, some decorations, sing a few carols. Any of this ringing a bell? Luke: Yeah, unfortunately, alarm bells. Skye: I think the phrase you're searching for is "Bah Humbug." Fortunately, the decorations aren't for you, they're for the crew. And if you look real closely, you'll see that the tree has a theme. See? Stars for the haunted star and I even threw in a few playing cards and fuzzy dice. Luke: You're off the wagon, aren't you? Skye: You don't have to be drunk to enjoy the holidays. Now, the crew has been working so hard, I thought that it's the least we could do. Now, do you want to hand these out at the party, or shall I? Luke: Party? Skye: Can you take the coal out of your stocking long enough to enjoy yourself? Now come on, help me with this tinsel, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: I have to recoup my losses on those shipments you destroyed. That area is now a toll road. Huh. Jason: Get your money someplace else. Faith: You might want to update Sonny. Jason: Yeah, I'll get right on that. Courtney: Sonny and Carly are finally back together. Why don't you at least give them a couple of days in peace? Jason: So I guess you're not coming home? Courtney: I'm grateful that everything worked out for Sonny and Carly, but Jason, it never needed to happen at all. I have to get back to work. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You scared the hell out of me when you collapsed yesterday. Carly: I know. I still -- I don't get it, but I was relieved when I woke up and I saw your face and I could feel our love again. I don't know, maybe something just broke free in my head. Maybe -- I don't know, it just all came back. You said it would one day. Sonny: Yeah. You know, it was -- it was very hard to try and hold on to the faith, you know? Because you were right in front of me, and I -- I didn't see the love. Carly: Do you see the love now? I love you. Sonny: Really? Carly: Yeah. I'll prove it. Michael: Hi, Mom! Bye, Mom! Carly: Ok, hey, hey. Where -- where are you going? Michael: The mailbox at the corner. Sonny: What, are you going to go by yourself? Michael: Max can take me. Sonny: Oh. Michael: I got to give this to Santa. Carly: Oh -- Sonny: Let me see it. Michael: I don't want to miss the mailman. Carly: Ok, well, let me think about this. You know what? Grandma told me Santa's going to be at Kelly's. Uh-huh. So, yes, why don't you go on upstairs, tell Leticia to get Morgan dressed, and then we can all go together, ok? Hey, give me this so you don't forget it, all right? Michael: All right. Carly: Safe in our hands. Sonny: That's pretty smooth. Carly: You like that? Sonny: Yeah. Carly: Thank you. Sonny: Let's see what he wants. Carly: Yeah, you check that out, and I'll go shopping tomorrow and make sure I get everything on his list. Sonny: I don't think you're going to have to do that. Carly: No? Why not? "Dear Santa, Morgan doesn't need any toys. He's a baby. I don't need any, too, because Mommy's ok. Very truly yours, Michael Corinthos III." Sonny: Michael's got everything he wants. Carly: Yeah. Sonny: So does his father. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: You're right. I didn't have to sleep with Sage. Georgie: Look, I know she basically forced you into it. Dillon: Yes, she came on a little strong -- Sage: Wait, I came on strong? Georgie: As in panting after him like a dog in heat? Yes. Sage: You broke up with Dillon, remember? He swore up and down that he'd been faithful to you, but you didn't believe him. I saw my chance and I took it. I'm not going to apologize. You'd already blown him off. Georgie: I don't need a lecture from a tramp like this! Sage: You wanted this, Georgie, so you can't stand there complaining that Dillon and I did something so terrible to poor, innocent you. Georgie: You are a spoiled ho who practically forced -- Dillon: Stop it! Yell at me, ok? I let it happen. I gave up too soon. I should've fought harder for you. You want to hate somebody, hate me. Georgie: Fine. I hate you both. Dillon: Georgie -- [Bell rings] [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: Carly Corinthos collapsed last night. I assumed her doctor would've kept her in the hospital for observation. I'd like to know why he didn't. No, I'm not a family member, I'm a friend. Lorenzo Alcazar, 555-0279. Please ask Dr. Jones to call me. Man: Sir, Faith Rosco's here to see you. [Lorenzo sighs] Lorenzo: You better have a good reason for being here, Faith, because I am in no mood to deal with you. Faith: Then you know. Lorenzo: Listen, don't be cryptic. Just say what you mean and get out. Faith: Oh, so hostile. Well, you might change your attitude when you hear my news. It's about Carly. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Ok, ok, slow down, all right? Santa's going to be there all day. Crazy. Sonny: I bet you were just like that when you were a kid. Carly: Oh, yeah, I was much worse, actually. Michael: Hurry up, Mom! Carly: I'm coming, ok? How did you manage when I was in the hospital? Sonny: Well, Leticia and Courtney were amazing, you know, but the truth is I wasn't thinking of anything but you. Carly: Ooh. Well, I expect to have the same kind of attention tonight. Sonny: Yeah? Carly: Yeah. Jason: Hey. Carly: Hi, Jason. Jason: Michael's out by the elevator. He looks pretty excited. Carly: Yeah, well, we're going to go see Santa and we're going Christmas shopping. I think I'm going to get you something extra special this year. Jason: No, no, I don't need anything. Carly: Yeah, well, you say that every year and tell me what happens every year? Jason: Oh, you get me something that I don't need. Carly: And you keep it because you love me. See you guys. Bye. Later. Sonny: What happened? Jason: Faith hijacked a shipment and now she's demanding that we pay to use our own transport routes. [Sonny sighs] Sonny: Well, now she's overconfident. She needs a reality check [Knock on door] Sonny: Ok, let's decide. Max: A.D.A. Lansing's here to see you. Sonny: Let him in. Max: Come on in. Ric: Thanks. Max: Yeah. Ric: Sorry to disturb you, gentlemen. Sonny: Well, you know, it's -- Ric: Look, I'm sure you're aware of this already, but Faith Rosco is attempting to establish herself as a power in this town. I'd like for you to let her. Don't start a war. Sonny: I'm not planning to. Ric: Sonny, you just got a second chance, all right? You got your freedom. You got a brand-new baby, you got a wife who loves you, you got a family, all right? Don't throw it all away. Sonny: What is he -- do you know what he's talking about? Because I don't know what he's talking about. Do you know, Jason? Ric: Here's how it's going to go, all right? If Faith dies -- Sonny: Yeah. Ric: Ok -- Sonny: Uh-huh. Ric: If she winds up disappearing, if she so much as stubs her toe, you are going to be the prime suspect, ok? I doubt you're going to get a second jury to just let you walk away clean so do yourself a favor -- try to find a way to peacefully co-exist with Faith. Jason: I don't think Faith's interested in co-existence. She made it a point to get in my face at Kelly's. Sonny: Was Courtney there? Jason: Yeah. Why? Sonny: Well, that's probably why she felt she can do that, because she's not going to retaliate with your wife standing right there. Jason: You know Courtney's back waitressing. Sonny: Did you give her money to live on? Jason: I didn't -- I didn't think about that. We got our joint bank account. [Sonny sighs] Jason: You know, but when you were acquitted and it turned out everything was ok with Carly, you know, I thought she might come back to me. She can't deal with what happened. Sonny: Ok, you're not going to want to hear this, but it would be easier if you'd just let her go. [SCENE_BREAK] [Mike hums] Mike: Ooh. Bobbie wouldn't happen to have a piece of that world-famous apple pie behind the counter? Courtney: I knew it was you. Mike: What do you mean? What are you talking about? Nobody else orders pie around here? Courtney: Santa? Mike: What are you talking about? Courtney: Oh, ok, all right, dad. I'll play along. Mike: Yeah? Courtney: But you are just in luck. I saved you the last piece. Mike: Oh, wonderful. Courtney: There you go. Coffee -- black, no sugar? Mike: Yeah. Oh, do I need it. Listen, I know it's short notice, but since Carly is back with Sonny, maybe we could have a family Christmas? I'll even cook, if Sonny will let me. Courtney: That sounds nice. Mike: Good, good. So, what, they'll be six of us -- me, Sonny, Carly, little Michael, you, and Jason. Courtney: I'm going -- I'm going to take a break. Look, why don't you make a list of what you need and I'll help you with the shopping. Michael: Mom, I told you we took too long. Santa's gone now. Courtney: He's on a coffee break. Carly: Why don't you and Leticia and Morgan go down and see the crèche in front of the Queen of Angels, and when you get back, I'll bet you anything Santa will be back from his break. Michael: Ok. Carly: Have fun. What's wrong? Courtney: Nothing. Why don't you go see the crèche with the kids? It's really beautiful. Carly: Ok, well, you look almost as miserable as Jason does, so why don't you tell me what's wrong? Courtney: I'm just readjusting to my new old life, you know? Waiting tables again, living upstairs. Carly: Missing Jason? Me, I know. I know the strain that my problems put on you guys. Courtney: It's not you, Carly, it's me, ok? I thought that I could handle Jason's work. I mean, I knew what he did. I guess I just separated it from who he was. If that makes any sense. Carly: You know, Jason is one of the best people I have ever met in my life and that is who you fell in love with. Courtney: But then he let Sonny go off to kill Alcazar, knowing that he would either get put in prison or that he'd be killed himself, and I can't accept that, Carly. I'm not sure that I'll ever be able to. Carly: Ok, well, then, you have a choice to make. You either learn to accept the life that Jason comes with or you say goodbye. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: And how long is all this tinsel going to stay up? Skye: Until New Year's. Luke: New year's? You know, I would've never taken you for the overly cheerful ho-ho-ho type. Skye: Well, I'm just full of surprises, aren't I? Luke: Yes, you are. Skye: Now, how's that? Luke: Maybe up an inch or two. Skye: Ok. Better? Luke: Oh, yeah. Yes. Skye: Oh, good. Luke: That's better. Skye: Ok. Oh, you know what? Hand me that mistletoe right there. Luke: Mistletoe for the workers? Here's a perk of the job they never expected. Skye: I'm inviting their wives and girlfriends, too. Luke: Oh, so it's the old more the merrier thing, huh? [Skye sighs] Skye: You know, I went to a Christmas party when I was 16 and there was this boy there that I had the biggest crush on. And he kissed me under the mistletoe, and just like that, it was love. Oh! It was like we were in our own little dream world. I even stole the mistletoe to preserve the magic. Luke: What happened? Skye: I never saw him again. The mistletoe turned brown and dried up in a box under my bed. Ooh -- Luke: Oh -- Singers: Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh Luke: I'm sorry. We're going to stop this right now. We're going to stop. Stop, stop, stop, stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Listen, Courtney will hang on for a while. She'll try to accept what her heart is telling her she can't and you can hang on with her as long as you know she can leave at any minute. Jason: Sonny, we just got married, ok? We promised to love each other for the rest of our lives. Sonny: Courtney didn't understand what this life is about. Now she's in it, she sees it, she's living it. It's not working for her. Jason: I don't know how to give her up. Sonny: I know, it's hard. I want you -- both of you to be happy, but the bottom line is you're either going to have to give up on the business or give up on her. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You don't have to make any life-altering decisions today. There have been enough changes in all our lives. Santa. Courtney: But most of them are good ones, right? You're home again. You have a beautiful, brand-new baby. Carly: Hmm. Thank you again so much for taking such great care of them while I was in the hospital. Courtney: You know what? I loved every minute of it. Michael is so wonderful and Morgan is your little miracle. Carly: Yeah, and maybe you're going to have your own little miracle baby. Sonny and I are proof that you do not have to have a house and a white picket fence to have a good family. Courtney: I don't know how you do it. Carly: Well, you know I don't always do so well, right? But for you, I don't know, you're never going to completely agree with or accept Jason's life, right? So why don't you try and just keep it separate? Business and your life. You know? Just love the Jason you love and then create this wonderful island just for the two of you outside all the chaos. Mike: Hey, Carly. Carly: Hey, Mike. Courtney: Wait, it -- it's not you? Mike: Are you ok, honey? You seem a little distracted today. Courtney: No, I'm fine. I'm fine, I guess. Carly: Hey, Mike, I'm really glad you're here because I want to ask you a favor. Mike: Oh, sure. Michael: Santa, you're back! Courtney: My break's over. I'm going to get back to work. Carly: Ok. Listen, you call me if you need anything, if you want to talk because I'm here for you. All right? Courtney: Yeah. Carly: Hey -- [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: Well, it's official. Sonny and Carly are back together, just like old times. Happily ever after. Don't you just love a fairy-tale ending? Oh, I forgot -- it's not your fairy-tale ending. Lorenzo: Maybe she's lying. Maybe she doesn't want to hurt him. Faith: I heard it from Courtney then I did a little checking of my own. Seems they have loose lips over at General Hospital. Carly had a breakthrough last night. Lorenzo: I don't believe it. Faith: Well, you don't want to believe it. You want to think that your big Svengali act captured her heart and soul. Well, looks like it was skin deep, like a tick. Lorenzo: I get it. Faith: Get what? Lorenzo: I get why you're doing this; because you want to control this whole territory. Sonny's in your way. You figure if you make me angry enough, I will dispose of Sonny for you. Faith: You want Sonny gone much more than I do. You will never have Carly as long as her loving husband is in the picture. [SCENE_BREAK] ["Silent night" plays] Luke: This is a casino. This is a gambling hall. We don't need any reminders of the game that has the worst odds of all. Skye: Excuse me, what -- what exactly just happened? Luke: Nothing happened. I stopped it. I said I'm sorry, and -- and that's it, you know? It's not going to lead anywhere. It's -- it's just over. Skye: We had one kiss. Don't you think you're overreacting just a little bit? Luke: I think it's better to overreact than to head down a road that leads to disaster. Skye: We had a weak moment, that's all. Luke: Yeah, it was a weak moment. It was fueled by sentiment and nostalgia and a lot of cheap emotions and -- look, I'm not about house and home and promises and guarantees. I went down that road once. I'm never going there again! Skye: You know, I think you are reading way more into one kiss than was ever intended. You know what? I don't need this, Luke. I really don't. I'll see you later. Singer: Silent night holy night [Music stops] [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: It's your turn to return the borrowed chair to the E.R. Maxie: Nice mood. Georgie: Well, can you blame me? I had to watch Dillon and Sage roam from class to class today like they were velcroed to each other. Maxie: Wait -- back up here. Georgie: Sage enrolled in P.C. High and put herself in all Dillon's classes. Maxie: That girl is so pathetic. Georgie: Tell Dillon. Maxie: Look, Georgie, maybe you should just forget about him and move on. Kind of like I did with Kyle? Georgie: No way. I'm making this way too easy for Dillon. He hurt me, now it's his turn to hurt. Maxie: Come on, Georgie. That's only going to drag it out and besides, that's not even the person that you are. Georgie: Watch me. Hi, Josh. Josh: Hi. Do I know you? Georgie: I'm Georgie Jones. I've been to all your games. Josh: Great. Do you work here? Georgie: I volunteer. What's wrong with your foot? Josh: I rolled my ankle. I think I may have busted something. Georgie: Oh, well, sit right here. We'll have someone take a look at it. Josh: Thanks. Georgie: You know, you were amazing in your game against Roosevelt last week. What'd you score, 14 points? Josh: 16. Georgie: Oh, right. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: So that concludes our thrill-a-minute campus tour and here we are, back where we started. Sage: Thanks for showing me around -- and for standing up for me with Georgie. Dillon: Yeah, well, there's no sense in hurling insults. Sage: You took the blame for us sleeping together. You didn't have to do that. I mean, let's face it. I've been coming on to you since day one. Dillon: I didn't have to go for it, ok? Sage: Thanks. You're way too nice. Dillon: Who, me? Sage: I'm a spoiled brat who's caused you nothing but trouble. I mean, I drove your girlfriend away. I got you shot at. If I were you, I'd hate me. Dillon: You're not -- you're not bad once you stop trying so hard. Sage: Thanks -- I think. Dillon: Can I ask you a question? Sage: Sure. Dillon: Why did you enroll here? Your uncle no doubt wanted you to go to, like, Mount St. Mary's or Ryce-Campbell or something. Sage: Your family has money. Why are they sending you to public school? Dillon: I wanted to be close to Georgie. Sage: And I want to be close to you. Don't worry, I'm not planning on jumping your bones in the basement. I know you, sort of, and you've already seen me at my worst. I just feel more like I can be myself around you. Not that I'm really sure who that is yet, but at least I don't feel so alone. Dillon: Yeah, I know. Well, I'm still kind of the new guy here, too. Especially now that -- Sage: You want to be the new kids together? [SCENE_BREAK] Bobbie: Well, the doctor said stay off your feet for about a week or so, so you should be playing basketball in no time and you're free to go. Josh: Hey. I just figured out who you are. Dillon's girlfriend. Georgie: Yeah. We broke up. Josh: Oh, too bad. Georgie: Actually, I'm kind of over it, and I'm ready to start seeing other guys. Josh: Shouldn't be a problem for a cute girl like you. Woman: Josh! I'm sorry I couldn't get here sooner. Are you ok? Josh: I am now. Thanks, Jeannie. Georgie: Georgie. Maxie: Trust me, you got off easy here, ok? Revenge is not the answer. Georgie: It is for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sage: Uncle Lorenzo? Looks like we're alone. Thanks for walking me home. Dillon: It's my job. Sage: So do you want to hang around or anything? Dillon: No, no, I have -- I have homework and all. Sage: Sure. See you at school tomorrow? Dillon: Ok. Sage: Dillon, I'm sorry, but I'm never going to get along with Georgie. But you've been really decent. Dillon: That's ok. Sage: No, it's not. I guess I finally realized that other people have feelings, too. Took me long enough, huh? Dillon: Bye. Sage: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Santa: Have a Merry Christmas. Ric: Well, isn't this fortuitous? You're just the person I've been looking for. Faith: Well, if it's business, make an appointment and if it's personal, my schedule is booked. Ric: My business is anything but personal with you. Faith: Uh-huh. Let me guess. You and the dairy queen are on the road to reconciliation. Ric: I came to give you a warning. Faith: When are you going to get it? It's the other guy who needs to be warned about me. Ric: I gave Sonny the exact same warning, ok? Violence is not to be tolerated. That means no guns, no explosion, no runaway vehicles, ok? Faith: Oh! Ric: If either of you turns up dead, I'm going to come looking for the one that's alive, and that's the person I'm going to charge with murder. Faith: Oh, well, goodness, I am impressed with your devotion to duty. Shame, though. I used to be impressed with other things about you. Ric: You know, Faith, you got lucky with the five families. History's not going to repeat itself if you go after Sonny again. Courtney: Jason left. Faith: I'm here to see you. I'd like to offer you a job. [Courtney chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hey. Carly: Hey. Sonny: How'd it go with Santa? Carly: Oh, that guy was great. They should get him every year. Sonny: Yeah? Carly: Yeah. Sonny: Where are the boys? Carly: Well, Mike and Leticia took them back to Mike's for an early supper. I figured we could use a little time alone. Sonny: Oh, yeah, you did? Carly: Yeah. I've missed you. Sonny: Yeah? How much? Carly: Why don't I show you how much? Sonny: Hold on a second. [Carly giggles] Carly: What do you mean, hold on? Oh. Hi, guys. Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: You're not getting off that easy. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Georgie: Dillon deserves this. Maxie: Sure he does, but you don't and you're not going to feel any better by making -- Georgie: You know, I want him to crawl and I want him to beg. Maxie: I thought you said he did that last night. Georgie: Fine, then I want him to know how it feels to watch someone you love hook up with someone else. Maxie: Who is Dillon supposed to watch you hook up with, Georgie? Some jock that you barely even know? Come on, trust me, the person that you're going to end up hurting the most is yourself. Georgie: So, what, you just want me to forgive him? No, Dillon and I were supposed to have our first time together. I can't even let him kiss me without seeing Sage. Besides, I'm over Dillon already. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: I don't know what little game you're trying to play, Faith, but I'm not interested. Faith: Oh, no, it's no game. I've been watching you. You're smart, you're solid, you know how to kick butt, and you're kind of pretty in an alpine sort of way. Courtney: Bye, Faith. Faith: Well, you're impatient, but I can work with that. I need a hostess at the cellar. Courtney: Forget it. Faith: Really? Are you sure? Because there's better pay, room for advancement. Courtney: Ok, you know what? My shift if over, so I'm not interfering with customer relations when I say take a hike. [Faith sighs] Faith: Hold up, bunny rabbit. Courtney: I know what you're doing, Faith. I know, you want me to get so angry, I'll go to Jason, he'll come after you, and it'll give you an excuse to retaliate. Nice try, but it won't work. Faith: Well, neither will you -- ooh -- and Jason. You don't have what it takes to be his wife. Why don't you run along to the kitchen and put on your little apron? [Courtney chuckles] Faith: Oh, no, wait -- I have a better idea. Why don't you find the nearest strip joint and pop your top for a bunch of -- Man: Hey -- ooh! Brian (as Santa): Courtney, stop it! Courtney: Get off! Brian? [SCENE_BREAK] [Christmas piano music plays] Carly: You never did give up on me, did you? Sonny: Well, you know, it was hard to think of a life without you, but it was more. Carly: What? Sonny: You stood in this room and you said that you'd always love me and no matter what, your love would find its way back to me. Carly: And here we are now. Max: Look, I don't know how you got this far, but you're not going inside. Lorenzo: I need to see Carly. She collapsed last night and instead of leaving her in a hospital where she could get some help, Sonny brought her back here to treat her like a prisoner. Sonny: Hey. What took you so long? We've been expecting you. Come on in. [NEXT_ON] Skye: You are so full of yourself. Luke: Is that a bad thing? Brian: I'm really sorry about this, Courtney. Jason: You can't be serious. Brian: You have the right to remain silent. Sonny: Carly is my wife. She doesn't belong to you and she never will. Faith: Are you ready to discuss revenge against Sonny?

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E.J.: Can't remember what she looked like. Not alive, anyway. So this is all I have, is all. [Sighs] Roman: Not now, not ever. E.J.: [Scoffs] The Bradys and the world line up against me, doesn't make it a damn bit of difference. Bo: This is a church, junior. That little girl's funeral. E.J.: I'm well aware of that. Thank you. Nicole: E.J., honey, not now, okay? Let's go in. E.J.: I wouldn't dream of disrespecting my daughter's service. Wasn't me who made her entire life a lie. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Hey. Looks like we're going to the same place, huh? Arianna: I can't believe how sad this day is. Brady: How's Rafe? Have you talked to him? Arianna: I think he and Sami have just kind of... Brady: Closed ranks? I'm just glad she has someone to lean on right now. Arianna: I don't mean this in a bad way, but, um, Sami has your entire family. Brady: Rafe has you. Arianna: I hope that's enough. I'm--I'm scared. Brady: You are? Arianna: My brother's told so many lies for Sami. I'm afraid everyone's gonna blame him. Brady: I wouldn't worry about everybody. Just E.J. DiMera. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Matt: Rafe, God understands that you're angry with him, and he understands that sometimes his plans are bewildering. Rafe: I'm not bewildered. I'm angry. This is a family who lies and cheats and steals, kidnaps and kills, and he takes her? Her, an innocent baby? [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Go sit down. Sami: Oh. Will. Hey, we're, um... we're just gonna go sit down. Will: Yeah. You and Grace's father. Roman: Will, this isn't the time. Sami: No, it's okay, Daddy. Let's go. Bo: Your mom needs your support today. Mia: Why can't you even talk to her? Look at what she's going through. Will: Look, you want to know why? Mia: Yeah. Will: You see them? That's E.J. DiMera and his wife. Mia: I know. Will: He's Grace's father. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: You have the papers. E.J.: Yeah. Nicole: And I know you want to make Sami pay for this, but just wait, okay? Get through the service. E.J.: You think I should be polite? What should I do? Should I go--should I take her hand, offer her condolences? Nicole: No, no, no. I'm not thinking about her. I'm thinking about you. You have plenty of time to be angry and--and to get revenge. But, E.J., you just... take this time... take this time to grieve. E.J.: I just think of my father, Antonio, telling me--I never-- I never knew there was pain like this. Nicole: Let's go in. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: All the people who loved her. Sami: I just keep thinking. Rafe: What? Sami: That she was... she was what brought us together. Rafe: Hey, hey. Listen, do you think just because you can't see her or hear her that she's not here? She's always gonna be with us. Remember, it's the three of us against the world. And you can make it through this, okay? I'm here for you. I'm here. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: What's that? Melanie: Aah. Max: Looks like you're signing your last will and testament there. Melanie: What are you doing here? Max: Well, I came down to disenroll from med school. Turns out I didn't even need to bother, 'cause they gave away my position. But you didn't even tell me what that is yet. What is that? Melanie: Uh, this... Max: Mm-hmm. Melanie: I was gonna tell you this later, but this is an application to apply for the nursing school program here. Max: Oh. Hmm. You're not planning on commuting from London, are you? Melanie: Um...Max, I don't think I'm gonna go to London. [SCENE_BREAK] Mia: So Grace's father, he just didn't care? Will: He--he didn't know. My mom, the one you say is so great, didn't tell him. Mia: Why? Will: You know, I hate a lot of the stuff she did. You know, lying to everyone. But I kind of understand this part. I mean, I guess a mother would do anything to keep her child from growing up in that house. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: I don't know if I can go through with this. This guy's acting like he's Grace's father. That's the girl. That's the girl from the wedding. What is she doing here? Nicole: Uh...I, uh, I think she's a friend of Will's. She used to baby-sit for Grace. E.J.: That's great. Complete stranger knows my daughter better than I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Do you think that I should-- put it--put it with her? Rafe: I think she would want you to have it. [SCENE_BREAK] Mia: But your brother Johnny, Mr. DiMera's his father, and he seems all right. Will: [Scoffs] Yeah, so far. Come on, let's go sit down. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Let's go in. E.J.: Why don't you give me a minute? I just want to say a prayer. Nicole: Of course. E.J.: Hey. It's me. Listen, I'm giving her the papers in about an hour. Is everything ready? I'll talk to you later. Stephanie. Stephanie: Yeah, it's me. Untied, walking around, not scared to death that I'm gonna run out of air. E.J.: Listen. I thought-- Stephanie: Look, I know we're not supposed to talk about it, but I assume that was just with the police. E.J.: Okay. Stephanie: Maybe you'd like to pretend that it never happened. Maybe you want to pretend that you're not truly a horrible person. Or that you're not like your father. E.J.: Okay, this is my daughter's funeral. Please. Stephanie: Oh, am I out of line? You hire a psycho to put me in a morgue drawer. You put everyone who loves me through hell wondering if I'm dead or alive, and I'm upsetting you? Am I supposed to feel sorry for you? E.J.: I really don't give a damn what you feel. Stephanie: You know what? Sami's the one I pity. She loved that child. But for you, a man, to do something that you did, you don't know what love is. You don't deserve to have children. You don't deserve to alive. E.J.: You'd do well to remember that you're lucky to be ali-- Stephanie: Don't you ever even think about threatening me again. I know what you are, and I know what should be done to you. Philip: What the hell do you think you're doing? E.J.: I'm getting slapped. This is a very emotional morning. And I'm trying to exercise a little bit of self control, but you would do well to remember, Ms. Johnson, that we are all here trying to maintain a very difficult balance. And you would do well to exercise a little bit of control yourself. I'm sure my friend here would agree. Philip. Stephanie: I'm sorry. Philip: And what the hell do you have to be sorry about? Look, I know it must be killing you that he's not in jail right now. He should be in jail for it. Stephanie: Ten years. I know. It's just-- Philip: Yeah. What? Stephanie: Let's just--let's just go inside. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Now do you see what my mom's like? Mia: I just see how sad she is. Will... Will: You know what? Save it. Uh-oh. They're bringing in the big guns. Caroline: Hello, dear. Will, can I talk to you for a minute? [Sighs] [Sniffles] Mia: I'm--I'm sorry. I know you don't want me around will, but... Nicole: It's okay. Shh, shh. I know that you're here for Grace. And you should be. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I'm so sorry. Sami: She didn't have to come. Roman: Well, maybe she did. Caroline: Hi, Samantha. Sami: Did you talk to Will? Is he gonna sit with me? Caroline: I didn't know you wanted-- do you want him to sit with you? Sami: No, no. No, it's okay. Roman: Uh, I'll be back in a second. Caroline: Samantha. Sami: You always said that, uh, God gives us what we can handle. Caroline: You're handling this, Samantha, and I'm watching you do it. Sami: I can't handle all the lies. I can't handle that this is my fault. Caroline: Oh, shh, shh, shh, shh. You stop that. Nobody blames you, honey. Sami: That's another lie. Caroline: Oh, honey. [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: Oh. Uh, hi. Brady: Hi. Uh, Nicole, this is Arianna. This is Rafe's sister. Arianna: We've met, actually. Nicole: Yeah. Arianna: If you'll excuse me. Brady: So, uh, you know what Sami's going through today, don't you? Nicole: This is not about me. Brady: But maybe there should have been a service for that baby too. The one that you lost. Maybe if E.J. knew... Nicole: Why are you here to torment me? What I did was right. For E.J. and for Sydney. Brady: And you? Was it right for you? Nicole: Of course. Everything I do is for me. Everyone knows that. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: E.J., you see this badge? E.J.: You're here to throw your weight around, are you, Commander? Roman: No. No, I'm not. I'm just telling you... you hurt one more member of my family, I'm gonna turn this badge in, so I can deal with you like you deal with other people. No rules. No right or wrong. No mercy. Stephanie: Maybe you'd like to pretend that it never happened. Maybe you want to pretend that you're not truly a horrible person, or that you're not like your father. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Mel, there's--there's phones and there's planes, and... how cool would it be if you came and visited on your breaks? Melanie: Yeah, Chelsea would love that. Max: Look, I'm really glad you're staying here. People are starting to take you seriously. Well, not everyone. Not all the time. Let's face it. Nobody's doing that. But you can hope. Melanie: Thanks, Max! Max: [Guffaws] I'm serious, though. I'm glad you're staying here to do something really important, you know? All kidding aside, I mean, this is great for you. You know, you'll be helping out other people as well as yourself, and all of that. I think it's a great idea, and, uh... okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Look at him. He knows what he did and he knows what his family does, yet he can still pull off the sad, grieving father thing. Philip: You learn how. Stephanie: Well, I don't want to learn how to do that. Philip: Steph, I don't think you could if you tried. [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: I know this brings back a lot of painful memories. Rafe, I was wrong. Rafe: You've never admitted that you were wrong. Arianna: I shouldn't have faulted you for helping Sami. Not after what you've done for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: [Sighs] Sami, uh, I am so sorry. Sami: Brady, you don't have to be nice to me. You won't be the first person or the last person to yell at me for what I've done. Brady: Like they don't understand that any sane person wouldn't do anything they could to keep their kid from becoming a DiMera. Sami: Really? Brady: So you lied. You were protecting your kid, and you know what? I love that about you. Sami: I was afraid of telling you. Brady: Well, if that's true, then I was a jerk. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: I was the first one to hold you. And I will never, ever forget you. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Sami. Sweetie, I'm so sorry. So sorry. Bo: These next few days and weeks, they're gonna be rough, so, um... if, uh, you need to talk to somebody, um, you feel like your world is crashing in on you, you call us any time, day or night. Sami: I was--I was thinking that you would--be mad at me. Bo: Hey, hey. You know I can't stay mad at you. Hope: Same goes for you. We're here. Father Matt: If you would take your seats, we can get started. May the peace and love of Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the holy spirit be with you. Grace Rafaela has been baptized with water, has died with Christ, and has risen with him to new life. May she now share with him eternal glory. As we remember that for us life has changed, not ended. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Really? Nathan: Ah, encore. Es-tu dans la piscine? Melanie: Quel droll. Uh, Max, this is Nathan, Maggie's grandson and deep, deep disappointment. Nathan: Right, because I'm a doctor, and grandmothers hate that. Max: Hey. How you doing? Melanie: This is Max, my brother, the one abandoning me for London. Nathan: Oh. And you're, uh, voluntarily taking her with you? Max: Uh, actually, not anymore. She's decided to stay. Yeah. And I was, uh, you know, just asking her what changed her mind, but you know, that just seems to be a mystery. Right? Melanie: You. Max: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Caroline: This is a reading from the book of Ecclesiastes. "There is a season for everything. A time for every occupation under heaven. A time for giving birth. A time for dying." Will: So, Johnny was laughing so hard, and I tried again. And she blew another raspberry. There was baby food everywhere. And Grace... her eyes, she-- she was just so happy to... get all of us... everyone... laughing at... Father Matt: Good job, son. Good going. Anyone else have any memories they'd like to share? E.J.: I...may not have any memories of Grace, but I would certainly like to say something. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: The reason I'm staying is no mystery. Maggie is pulling a lot of strings to get me into the nursing program, so I don't want to let her down. Max: And she also wants to help out her fellow man and grow as a person. Nathan: You two have a complicated relationship, don't you? Melanie: Yeah. Max: Yep. Melanie: But not for long, right, Max? Uh, I guess Maggie's is gonna be co-ed from now on, so I hope you don't mind. Nathan: Oh, not at all. Uh, I'm hardly ever gonna be there. See you around. You enjoy London. Max: Thank you. Thank you. Melanie: Bye. Max: [Laughs] Melanie: I could kill you. Max: Melanie, are you freakin' kidding me? Really? [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: I'm here today to say good-bye to my daughter, Grace. Those of you who know me know that my family means the world to me. My reason for getting up every day is to make sure that my children are safe. The Lord... [Sighs] He causes us great pain. But it is in his children that we see his finest work. Each one is so...perfect. So unique. And we love them. We love them before we know them. We love them before we see them or hear them. So on this sad, sad day, Samantha and Rafe... I trust you'll take some comfort in the memories that you have of my daughter. The first time that she... wrapped her fist around your finger, looked into your eyes. She is gone. But you will always have those memories. I never even held her. And I have nothing. Father Matt: Is there anyone else that would like to say something about Grace? Mia: I--um... I don't have anything to say. I--I just want to... [Sniffs] Amazing grace/ how sweet the sound/ that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost/ but now am found/ was blind but now I see. Caroline: 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear/ and grace my fears relieved. Everyone: ‘Twas grace that brought me safe so far/ and grace will lead me home. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Look, I just think you should maybe rethink nurse's training. Melanie: Oh, yeah, and moving in with you and your girlfriend who hates me would be a lot better. Max: No, you can go on the lecture circuit. Decision making--the art of changing the course of your life over a cute boy I just met two minutes ago. Melanie: I'm gonna miss you so much. Max: Hmm. I don't hear you disagreeing with me. Melanie: I don't do that. Max: Can you spell Kiriakis? Melanie: No, I can't, actually. Max: K-I-R-I-A-- Melanie: Stop spelling. Stop spelling "Kiriakis." Look. Okay. I know I've made some mistakes, all right? I'll be the first to admit that. But...there's something about Nathan. Max: Oh, this I got to hear. Melanie: I can't screw up his life. If I move to London with you while you're trying to make stuff work with Chelsea, I can totally ruin yours, and you mean too much to me to do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Matt: And so we who loved her feel that Grace's life was too short here on earth, but we're comforted to know that she is now and eternally will be happy with God. In grace's name, I pray that God will grant us all peace and forgiveness. The body of Christ. The body of Christ. The body of Christ. The body of Christ. Body of Christ. Hold your hand out. There you go. Body of Christ. Body of Christ. E.J.: You've been to confession, Samantha. Your sins have been absolved. Father Matt: The body of Christ. Sami: 'Least I'm sorry for them. Father Matt: The body of Christ. Body of Christ. [SCENE_BREAK] Mia: I think I have to go, otherwise I won't have a job. Sorry. Will: Thanks for being here. Mia: Of course. And just remember what the priest said. Grace wouldn't want you mad at your mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: We'll always love you, Grace. Sami: [Sniffs] E.J.: You'll never be forgotten. Ever. Father Matt: Trusting in God, we have gathered together to pray for grace Rafaela. And now it is time for the last farewell. There is sadness in parting, but we are comforted with the hope that we shall see grace again, and enjoy her friendship. Although this congregation will disperse in sorrow, we know that the mercy of God with gather us together again in the joy of his kingdom. Amen. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I'm really sorry. Sami: I know. Stephanie: Words are just-- Sami: It's okay, Stephanie. You're here, and I know that wasn't easy for you. Stephanie: It was...much easier compared to... Philip: Hey, maybe we should go. Stephanie: Excuse me for one second. Hey, you know, it was really heart- warming to hear you talk about how much you love your children, and to see you make a woman who's already burying her child feel even worse. Just had to twist the knife again, huh? Philip: Steph. Stephanie: Next time you see him hold your child, remember the blood on his hands. E.J.: You better learn how to control your woman, Philip. Philip: You better stay very far away from us. [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: You okay? Rafe: Yeah, I'm okay. I am worried about Sami, though. Arianna: I told Brady she's got a really nice, strong family in her corner. It's not all on your shoulders. Rafe: The responsibility is. Arianna: Think it was a mistake not telling E.J.? Rafe: No. Look what kind of man he is. The...mistake was letting him find out at all. Arianna: Okay, don't. Rafe: Don't what? Arianna: I was gonna say don't take it all on yourself to protect her from E.J. DiMera. That look in your eye, I might as well be talking to a wall. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: She named her after him. She had the temerity to name my child after him. Nicole: E.J.. E.J.: What? Nicole: Nothing. Nothing I say will matter at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: You're strong. Just like your mom. Sami: Daddy. Hope: Sweetheart. Bo: You need anything at any time, you call. [Sobs] Rafe: We should go home. Sami: Planning this... you know, planning this day gave us something to do, and now... Rafe: Now you get to take care of Allie and Johnny. Sami: Thank God for them. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: What's this? Max: It's a ticket to London. It's open ended, so if you decide you want to come visit, or if you wanted to stay forever, maybe, if you change your mind. Melanie: I love you. Max: [Laughs] Melanie: You're the best brother in the world. Max: You're the most, uh, interesting sister. Melanie: Shut up. Max: Keep me posted, okay? Melanie: [Sighs] Max: And let me know how the hunt goes. Melanie: The hunt? Max: The hunt. That hunt. Melanie: I-- Max: You're looking over. I--I don't even have to look. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: I don't want you second guessing yourself. You stood up to E,J., and I think that's great. Stephanie: Well, what if-- Philip: Hey, look, you have been through a tough time, an awful time, but it's over. You just need to keep reminding yourself that it's over. Okay? I'm gonna ask Henderson to bring us out some lunch. You want some wine? Stephanie: No, I'm fine. Really. Philip: I know you are. Stephanie: I'm fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Chad: Hey. Long time no see. Mia: Chad. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: [Clears throat] [SCENE_BREAK] Father Matt: Oh, thank God they made it. Nicole: Who? Father Matt: The nuns from the convent of the holy cross. They had a flat tire on the way over. They'd have been very disappointed if they didn't get to see Sami. Teresa: What is your name, child? Nicole: [Sighs] My name is, um... Mary. Like our blessed mother. Teresa: How can we help you, Mary? Nicole: Oh, my God. No. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: What? What's this? E.J.: That's the beginning. Sami: It's a court order. He's taking Johnny from me. E.J.: Just like you took my daughter from me. An eye for an eye, Samantha. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Listen, we need to talk. Now. Right now, okay? This--this can't wait. Kate: Those little appetizers are tasty. "To die for" tasty. Sami: I will see you both in hell for this.

Everyone gathers together for Grace's funeral

Cyrus: Alexandra did not order Marina's kidnapping. Harley: Did you hear what I just said? Cyrus: Yeah, I heard what you said. Griggs has Marina. Harley: Alexandra has been calling Griggs from the hospital pay phone. Cyrus: You're wasting your time, Harley. Harley: You were stealing from her. You were about to run off with Marina. There's her motive. Cyrus: Alex didn't know that. Harley: Are you sure? Cyrus: She wouldn't do this to me. We're married. Harley: I cannot believe you just said that with a straight face. Cyrus: What would Alex gain from taking Marina? Harley: I don't know. You tell me. Cyrus: What's that for? Harley: That's to ice that bruised ego of yours. Cyrus: What? Harley: You just don't want to admit you've been out-played, player. Cyrus: I'm fine. Harley: Good. I hope so. Because you're going to have to suck it up if you want to save Marina's life. Your wife is going down! [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: How is the girl? Griggs: You said that like you care. Alexandra: If I didn't, would I have just wired you more money? Griggs: Well, the price may go up next time. How badly do you want to keep her away from Cyrus? And how badly do you want to keep her alive? Alexandra: All right. There's no need to send me anything more than her tacky little bracelet. Griggs: You got my gift. Alexandra: I'd better not be getting anything else. Griggs: For now. [SCENE_BREAK] Vanessa: Well, I think we should just go ahead and consult another specialist. Mallet: Dinah will never go for it. Vanessa: Yeah, but her condition has changed. Thank you. Mallet: Her address has changed. Vanessa: You're not telling me that she's staying with Matt, are you? Mallet: No. She got her own place. That doesn't make me feel any better though. Vanessa: Well, I don't know what I feel. I mean, I don't know whether I'm scared or just angry or missing Matt or what. Mallet: Well, better think fast. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Ah, I guess it didn't go so well? Dylan: Nope. Reva: Daisy doesn't think I sold her out, right? You told her how you knew she was pregnant? Dylan: Well, I told her a lot of things. Reva: Uh-oh. Dylan: Yeah, I'm still kind of new to this whole teenager-father thing, so. Reva: No kidding. So what did you say? Dylan: Well, the thing is I wanted to be supportive and yet firm. And it just all came out wrong. Reva: What did? Dylan: Everything. You know, I was... I was disappointed and I was angry, and I guess I just told her that she blew it and she threw away her life for some boy who's probably not going to stick around anyway, so... Reva: That's not supportive. Dylan: Uh-uh. I saw her, and... I wanted to help her, you know? But then just the fact that she's pregnant means I already failed her. Reva: It's not really about you, Dylan. Dylan: What if it is? I mean, maybe it is. Maybe I wasn't there enough. I wish I could go back. I wish I could go back, I could be there more, I could be there for her more. I could be stronger, I could be tougher on her, and then... Reva: I know that song. I've heard it. Dylan: You read the story. So what are you saying, this is payback for me and Harley, is that it? Reva: Does it matter? Dylan: I guess not. Reva: You know what really matters? Is that we find that little girl and we let her know that she's not alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Nurse: Miss Lemay? Is there anyone with you? Daisy: My mom was supposed to be here, but I guess she's working. Nurse: You can just talk to the doctor if you'd like. Daisy: No. I know what I want to do. I would have liked to have talked it over with my mom first, but it's my decision. I've read all this stuff, and a parent doesn't have to sign off on anything. And I waited 72 hours, and I talked to the counselor here, Laura, um... so I thought it through. Nurse: I'll go ahead and arrange your ride home for you. Daisy: Oh, can't I just leave by myself? I mean, I'm kind of handling this on my own. Nurse: You'll be groggy from the medication. If you want me to call someone... Daisy: No, that's okay. Oh, I'm going in right now? Nurse: If you're ready. [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: A list of all of the calls made from that pay phone on Alex's floor. We circled the ones we traced back to Griggs. Cyrus: A lot of people use that phone. Harley: And I'm sure Griggs has a lot of friends on that floor. Cyrus: Look, I'm a good judge of character. Harley: You're going to build a case for Alex's character? Cyrus: She offered up all Spaulding resources to help find Marina. Harley: She was trying to throw us off her trail. Cyrus, I know you want to believe that your wife is some bored, lonely matron, but she's as dangerous as Alan Spaulding. Cyrus: Hardly. Harley: Did I tell you about her drug conviction? Cyrus: Alex did drugs? Harley: No, she ran drugs. She did jail time. Cyrus: I did jail time. Harley: That's not the point. Fine, you didn't want to believe this? Fine. But Alexandra knows where Marina is, and I'm telling you, any understanding that the two of you had went out the window when you stole her money and you stole her pride. So she took something from you and I'll prove it on my own if I have to. [SCENE_BREAK] Vanessa: So, anyway, this is the list that the doctor friend of mine got for me. And these are all... they're mostly on the east coast, but they're the top of their field... of sunflowers. You know, it's amazing how brain doctors can grow in a field of sunflowers, isn't it? Mallet: I'm listening. I'm listening. It's like I told you before, Dinah is done with all of that. She's... she's done with me. She's done with new doctors, old doctors, whatever. This isn't bothering you? Vanessa: Well, I guess I just can't believe it. Dinah: I can't see myself going back to Mallet. I mean, I'd be a fool to give all this up. Matt: Buzz burgers? Dinah: My freedom. It was difficult leaving him, but it was more difficult living with him, keeping myself in check all the time just so he wouldn't freak out. Matt: You know, you can't fault him for caring. Dinah: Well, I can at least go out now. I can go do what I want to do, have some fun, drive my car. Matt: You drive? Dinah: Yes. Now I can. He took my keys away from me. He didn't let me drive, you know? But don't you even think about it. Matt: Not my place. Dinah: I'm just done. I am done waiting for my brain to get back in order, all right? I am ready to live life again. Matt: Well, cheers to that. Mallet: That's it, I've seen enough. I'm going over there. Vanessa: No, no, no. Allow me. Mallet: No, Vanessa, wait. Vanessa: This is something that needs a mother to do. (Clears throat) Hi. Got a minute? Dinah: No. Matt: No. Vanessa: You, not you. Dinah: Mom, we were just getting ready to order. Vanessa: Yeah. Dinah: So... Vanessa: That can wait. He can wait. You can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: Hmm, I thought she just wasn't picking up for me. Reva: No, her phone's turned off. Harley's, too. Dylan: Well, she told me she was going to meet up with Harley and she promised me she'd tell her then, but, you know, Harley's working and, well, so... Reva: Lately there hasn't been a lot of love lost between me and Harley, but she does put her family first. Dylan: Where you going? Reva: I'm going to find them and see if I can do a little damage control for Daisy's daddy. Dylan: Oh, that's going to take a lot of work. Reva: Oh, honey. (Sighs) You know what, it's tough. She's your little girl. It's hard to know what you're supposed to do or say when you're faced with something like this. Dylan: Yeah. Reva: Go easy on the beer. [SCENE_BREAK] Nurse: You can put this on. Everything else comes off-- jewelry, your watch. You can put your belongings in this bag. I'll put it in a locker for you. The doctor will be in shortly to make sure you understand the consent form and to go over your aftercare before the surgery. If you need anything, there's a buzzer by the bed. Daisy: Okay, thanks. Hey. I just needed to hear your voice. Rafe: Hey, what's up? Daisy, you there? Daisy: I'm here. [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: Straight to voicemail, of course. Hi, Daisy, it's me. Sorry I missed your Ob/Gyn appointment. I kind of caught this break in Marina's case and... well, anyway, I'm really proud of you for taking care of yourself and I promise we'll reschedule. Okay, I love you. Bye. Natalia: Harley? Harley: Natalia, hi. Natalia: Hi. Harley: I was looking for Gus. Have you seen him? Natalia: Oh, he's away. He won't be back until tomorrow night. Harley: Oh. Actually, I wanted to see Rafe. I've been meaning to talk to him. Natalia: About what? Harley: You know, about Daisy. I wanted to clear the air. Natalia: Oh. Well, he's not here. And, you know, I was just about to go, so... Harley: Oh, so you're the gatekeeper now? Natalia: The staff is off today. Harley: Alan doesn't give the staff off. Natalia: Alan isn't here, either. Harley: Oh, I get it, so the place is yours. You're kind of running the compound now, huh? This must be nice. Natalia: Are you jealous? Harley: No, no, no. I used to live here. I don't miss it. Natalia: So, why are you here again? Harley: I don't think that's any of your business. Natalia: It's not. So, I guess you should go. Harley: I thought you were leaving? Natalia: You first. Harley: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: Cyrus. What... I didn't think it'd be safe for you to come back. Cyrus: Well, it's not. Alexandra: What are you doing here? Cyrus: I heard a rumor that you're being released. What kind of a driver would I be if I didn't come to take you home? Alexandra: Now you're my driver again? Ah. Cyrus: Well, let's not get into that just yet. Alexandra: So, you really want to take me home? Cyrus: I owe you. Alexandra: Any word on Marina? Cyrus: No, nothing. Is this everything? Alexandra: Yes, I think so. Yes. Thank you. Cyrus, I know that you'd rather be looking for Marina. Cyrus: Well, the search has hit a wall. The cops are grasping. Alexandra: For what? Cyrus: It doesn't matter. Alexandra: Well, can I help? I mean... Cyrus: I don't think so. Alexandra: Oh, come on, Cyrus, you're not losing hope, are you? Cyrus: Let's go home. Alexandra: Yes, I'd like to go home. Cyrus: I'll get the car. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Sorry. So, where are you? Rafe: Nowhere, just walking around Daisy: I'm sorry that I ran off before. Rafe: Yeah, you said you had somewhere to be? Daisy, did you just wake up from a nap or something? Daisy: No, I was studying. It wore me out. Rafe: Oh, that's right, I forgot. We have a... we have a history exam on Friday, right? Wait, hold on. Daisy, look, can I call you right back? I forgot I have to meet my mom. Daisy: Stay on the phone with me. Rafe: Okay. Daisy: Just until you see her. Rafe: Daisy, are you sure you're all right? Daisy: Tell me about our trip to Europe. Rafe: Yeah, hold on. I have the stuff right here. Daisy: Start from the beginning, okay? We're graduating in June. Rafe: Yeah. I think about that a lot. I think about graduation a lot, about us standing up there with a cap and gown on, all stupid, and looking out to the crowd and me seeing my mother like crying and screaming like a little baby. Daisy: And there's mine, too, and Dylan and Reva. Rafe: And everybody there... everybody going crazy. But you and me, we're just... we're chill, and we're just thinking about college and about the trip. Daisy: The trip. You and me together. Rafe: Yeah. I'm looking at the... the hotel in Madrid right now, and Dais, I forgot to tell you, but there's this pool there with this waterfall in it... Daisy: A waterfall, really? Rafe: And there's this couple, right, and they're standing right underneath it. And they're just letting the water just fall all over them. Daisy: That could be us. Rafe: Why the heck not us? Yeah. Daisy: Why not us? Rafe: Daisy, you should see the streets. They're cobblestone. I mean, they're freakin' cobblestone. I bet you when you walk on them, it's like... it's like you're going back in the past or something. [SCENE_BREAK] Vanessa: What are you doing? Dinah: Well, I am having dinner with the husband you dumped, while you have dinner with the husband that I dumped. Vanessa: I know that. We are talking about you. Dinah: Yeah, well, Matt and I weren't talking about you. Vanessa: Come here. You are acting out big time, the way you used to do when you were younger. Dinah: I don't do anything like I used to do, Mom. Vanessa: Dinah, this is not about your injuries only. This is personal. Dinah: Uh-huh. Like when you fired me? Vanessa: I did that because I wanted to protect you. You just had a major meltdown on national TV. Dinah: Right. And you couldn't find me a desk job? Vanessa: I didn't know what you could do at that point. Dinah: That is so good of you, Mom. Your confidence is soaring. Vanessa: I mean, is this about revenge? Is that why you left Mallet, the person that you love? Why? Dinah: You know why? You know why? Because he didn't let me be me. All right, he would stop me from being me. And I can't even put the words together in my head because I get it all screwed up in my head. Vanessa: Look at me. Look at me. So, it's better to go around hurting the people you love? Dinah: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: I know it's going to take more than a plate of fiddlehead ferns to make things right again between us, but... Alexandra: Oh! Look, these are very hard to find. They're... Cyrus, we will find her. Cyrus: How are you feeling? All right? Can I get you something? Alexandra: I am just so happy to be home and with you here. Cyrus: Right. Alexandra: Okay. I know you miss her. Cyrus: I miss a lot of things. Being on the run is not really living. Alexandra: Maybe I can fix that. Cyrus: Why would you? Alexandra: Oh, come on. In spite of everything, I mean... I care for you. And, actually, I'm very worried about how you're getting along these days with the whole town chasing after you. Cyrus: Yeah, it's like I've been hiding out in some sort of suburban nightmare ruled by overzealous soccer moms who think that they're right about everything, and they're wrong most of the time. Alexandra: (Laughs) Cyrus: So, shall we eat? (Cell phone ringing) Is that yours? Alexandra: Yes. I left it in the hallway. Cyrus: Well, just let it ring. Unless you think it's important. Alexandra: Well, it... I better go get it. I'll be right back. Cyrus: Oh, I'll help you. Was this the best hiding place you could find? Was under the couch occupied? Harley: Hey, notice the attire. I'm a pro at this. Cyrus: Yeah, so am I. Harley: Cyrus, less charm, more questions. Cyrus: I know what I'm doing. Harley: Just get her to admit that she's working with Griggs. Cyrus: Or clear herself. Harley: Whatever. Whatever. Cyrus: This is my plan, Harley. Now get back in the drapes before someone sees you. Harley: Cyrus, we don't have enough time... Cyrus: Go! Go! Back in the drapes. Quiet. Harley: Overzealous soccer mom? Cyrus: Quiet. Harley: Zach played baseball. Cyrus: Shh. Harley: Just get her to talk. Cyrus: Shh-oot! I... Alexandra: "Shh" what? Cyrus: I forgot the caviar. Alexandra: Oh, for heaven sakes, forget about it. (Laughter) Cyrus: How about some wine? Alexandra: Oh, no, I shouldn't. I'm still on blood thinners. Cyrus: You can cheat, I won't tell. Alexandra: (Laughs) Cyrus: Who was on the phone? Alexandra: Well, no one, actually. Oh, this looks good. Oh, you did, you picked a fine one. Cyrus: (Laughs) Alexandra: I thought maybe it might be important about Marina. Cyrus: Oh? What about Marina? Alexandra: Well, I want you to know I put out feelers everywhere I can possibly think of. Cyrus: Thanks for helping me, Alex. I know I don't deserve it. Alexandra: Oh, you deserve it. You don't deserve to go to prison for that girl, no. I mean Griggs is the one who deserves to be punished. Oh, boy, this tastes good, but it really goes to my head right now. Cyrus: Oh, good. Enjoy it. I'm just glad nothing happened to you. Alexandra: What? Cyrus: Well, Griggs. When you saw him that night. Alexandra: Oh, you mean when I saw him on the patio before the party. Cyrus: Uh-huh. Alexandra: You know, it was just lucky that you happened by. Cyrus: That's probably the last time you thought you would hear from him. Alexandra: Uh... Cyrus: I mean hear of him. Everybody's talking now. I mean, if you'd been down on the docks, it could have been you. Alexandra: I'm sorry, what could have been me? Cyrus: More wine? Alexandra: Well, I... Cyrus: Well, it could have been you that Griggs took, since he knows how important you are to me. Alexandra: What? Cyrus: Alex, you keep humoring me, saying that, "We'll find Marina," but we've both been around long enough to know how these things usually turn out. Alexandra: No, no, wait. We really... we really can't go there. Cyrus: Well, I mean, you didn't think that she was any good for me. Alexandra: Well, no, I... (laughs) kind of depressing talk for my homecoming. Look, Cyrus, we can absolutely keep hoping, okay? Maybe we should prepare ourselves in case some tragedy happens, and, you know, try to figure a way to sort of get beyond it, you know? Well... [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Let's go. Matt: What happened? Mallet: I'll drive you. Dinah: What? Mallet: I will drive you. Matt: I'll drive her. Dinah: I can drive myself. What's going on? Mallet: Where's Vanessa? Dinah: She left. Let's go. Matt: Mallet noticed that you... you had a little trouble parking the car. Dinah: I was in a hurry. What are you trying to do? You trying to turn everybody against me? Mallet: What? Dinah: My mom, Matt. Matt: I'm on your side. Mallet: Look at your car. You can't drive. You're going to hurt yourself or someone else. Dinah: I've hurt plenty, okay? I have hurt plenty and everyone can take care of themselves. And I can take care of myself. Mallet: Dinah... Dinah: You know what? You know what, just be frank about this. You know what, I am so fine... I am so fine I don't even know why I've been carrying this around with me, okay? Mallet: Dinah, don't do this. Don't do this. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Excuse me. Hi, I'm looking for my granddaughter. I think she might be here for a checkup. Daisy Lemay. Nurse: I'm sorry, that's confidential. Hospital policy. Reva: Well, if by chance she were here, can you maybe tell me if her mother's with her? She had a fight with her daddy, and I just don't want her to be alone. Nurse: I'll see if she's awake yet. Reva: Awake? Oh, dear God. Nurse: She said she'd like you to... Daisy: It's over. It's over. (Cries) I didn't know what else to do. Reva: Daisy, sweetie, I thought you were going to think about this before you decided anything. Daisy: I knew it would just get harder the longer I waited, so... Reva: I wish you had told me. Daisy: So you could stop me? Reva: No, no, no. So I could have been here with you. This is something you shouldn't have had to do on your own. Daisy: It's okay. Reva: No. No, it's not. Daisy: Are you mad at me? Reva: Oh, of course not. Daisy: This is what I had to do, you know? I knew my choices and this made sense. And I know you always say follow your heart, but... Reva: But you didn't? Daisy: I don't know. I don't know. But I know I'm not sorry, if that's what you're waiting for me to say. Reva: You can say anything to me, whatever it is. Daisy: I just know this was too important to handle the way I usually do. Reva: What do you mean? Daisy: You know, how I just make decisions. I do stuff without thinking about it, you know? No matter what happens. Why I'm always in trouble. But I thought about this, about everyone else, and what would be best for them. I mean, it's a grown-up decision. I did the right thing. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on the door) Vanessa: Is Matt here? Dinah: What do you want? Vanessa: I want to talk to him. I was thinking about what you said earlier, and... well, not all of it was... Dinah: Crazy talk? Vanessa: Yeah. Some of it made some sense. Dinah: Don't you think we've talked enough for today? Vanessa: I think that maybe I made a mistake. Dinah: What? Vanessa: About the way I pushed the divorce. Dinah: What, so now that I have him, you'd like to have him back? Vanessa: I just want to talk to him. Dinah: He's not here. Vanessa: Dinah? Dinah: What, Mom? You know what, I'm not a slut. Okay, I'm a little messed up in the head, all right? What? Vanessa: When you see him, tell him I want to talk to him. Dinah: Yeah, hi, room service, please. Hi, I'd like to send up an order of pancakes to Mrs. Reardon's room, please. On the hour, every hour. Yeah. Through the night. You know, I really don't care if you guys aren't serving breakfast anymore, just do it, all right? I'm paying. Yeah. It's Mrs. Mallet. M-A-L-L-E-T. You can charge it to my husband's room. You know what, go ahead and send some to him, too, all right? Thank you. I'll show you crazy. [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: Where'd you get this? Alexandra: What? It was a gift. It's only a nice gesture that... ah. Cyrus: Where is she? Alexandra: What? Cyrus: Where's Marina? Alexandra: Wha... Harley: Tell us where she is. Cyrus: That was very dramatic. Alexandra: Harley. Harley: Where is Marina? Alexandra: Well, she's with Griggs. Harley: How much did you pay him? Alexandra: I have been in the hospital. Cyrus: What did you do? Find Griggs when you caught me with Marina? You saw a little opportunity, waved your checkbook at him? Alexandra: Oh, come on, I wouldn't go into business with a guy... kind of a criminal. Harley: You married one. Cyrus: So, what was the plan here? You were going to get rid of Marina, and then what? I'd forget all about her and spend the rest of my life married to you? Alexandra: Come on, of course not. Of course not. Cyrus: If you're angry with me, go after me. But to take it out on Marina, she's innocent! Alexandra: What innocent? How is she innocent? Cyrus: What kind of a person are you? Alexandra: What do you mean? I mean, I have done nothing but good for you, you know? And here you set me up with a party that humiliates me in front of the whole town! You know, and you steal money from me... Harley: Where is Marina? Alexandra: (Laughs) And then you're not even care about sneaking around and embarrassing me, making me look... such a... in front of everyone with that girl. Cyrus: Tell me where she is! Alexandra: That girl! Cyrus: Tell me where she is! Alexandra: You know, I did everything to make this work. I really did. And it still could work. Cyrus: Are you insane? Harley: Stop it. The two of you, stop it. Alexandra: Cyrus... Cyrus... now listen... Harley: Focus, please. Please, Alex, how do we find Marina? Alexandra: I don't know. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: (Sighs) Daisy: So, you're not saying a lot. Reva: I don't know what to say. Daisy: Do you think I'm wrong? Or do you just think what I did was wrong for anyone? Reva: Who am I to say? Daisy: Reva, I'm asking you. Reva: I don't know. I don't know, baby. I don't know because it's not my body and it's not my choice. Does Rafe know? Daisy: I wanted to handle this on my own, like you did with the cancer. It's better for him. He's got school, and he's... wants to travel and he's doing all that stuff with the kids with diabetes. This is not a good time for him. Reva: Or for you. Daisy: Yeah. Reva: You told me you were going to tell Harley. Daisy: She was working and... Reva: Daisy. Daisy: I was going to, but Marina's still missing. That's important. Reva: You don't think this is? Daisy: Yeah, well... but, like you said, it's my body, it's my choice. This decision was all me. Reva: No, it didn't have to be, though. That's all I'm saying. We would have supported you. Daisy: Yeah, well, now you don't have to, you know, because it's all done. It's all done. And, you know, it would have been harder if everyone was talking about it, and everyone... you all knew. It would have just made me confused and... no, this was me. I decided what was best for me. I made the choice to have an abortion. God, this was so hard. It was so hard! (Cries) [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: It's over, Alex. If you want to do something for him now, tell us where Griggs is keeping Marina. Alexandra: I can lead you to him. Cyrus: Then do it. Let's go. Alexandra: It may not lead you to Marina. Cyrus: What do you mean? Alexandra: Because if he's dropped her somewhere... and I told him not to hurt her. Cyrus: Oh, that was nice of you. Harley: How would we get in touch with him? Alexandra: Well, he won't answer his phone. Cyrus: I swear, if you waste any more time... Alexandra: I won't! I... I... he only called me when he had the need for... Harley: What, more money? Alexandra: Well, money, and mostly revenge. Cyrus: You must get along great then. So, what do we do? Alexandra: Well, when he wants to talk to me, he leaves me a number. It's never the same number. Harley: That's his MO. Cyrus: Yeah. So, we wait, again. Harley: We're close this time. Alexandra: Harley, are you going to take me in? Cyrus: No, no, no. You're not leaving my sight. Alexandra: Look, I only wanted to do the right thing for you. I only wanted to help you. Cyrus: The second Marina comes home, I want nothing to do with you. Alexandra: You'll be leaving me? Cyrus: I already left. All that you are all that you've been all that you wanted to forget you bury deep where no one can see and hope you can live with every regret of holding your breath of searching yourself a peace that can mend your broken home somehow you defy all reason and rhyme you're like a flower that grows in the stone how can something so beautiful come from somewhere so unkind you must have known where had grown you could leave it all behind and now you're something so beautiful now you are something so beautiful beautiful now you are something so beautiful beautiful something so beautiful something so beautiful

Although she has mixed feelings about it, she believes it was the right thing to do

Quinn: What? You said it yourself. Deacon: Murder? Never! Quinn: Didn't you say, "You'll probably have to kill him"? Deacon: Look, that -- that may be what you heard me say, but -- Liam: I forgot lemons. I-I thought there were some in the kitchen, but there weren't. They're right here. Quinn: [Chuckles] Deacon: What I meant was that you need to create a trap door for yourself so that you could escape from this mess. Quinn: Look at you. You can't help yourself, can you? Deacon: [Scoffs] Quinn: I mean, I try to keep my distance, but you -- you keep looking out for me. Deacon: Look, the doctor says that he may never get his memory back. Quinn: Yes, but you also said that he's probably gonna get recognized by somebody that I can't trust and -- and -- and I can't control. So, I'm just -- you know, just trying to think about this logically -- you know, the facts, unclouded by emotion. And I don't see that we have any other choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: Tulips. That would be seasonal. Blue for a boy. Wyatt: [Chuckles] I was basically raised by wolves, remember? I don't know the first thing about baby gifts. Steffy: My dad and Caroline are gonna love them, I promise. Wyatt: All right. Well -- [Cell phone rings] Wyatt: Oh. I think my dad gets lonely without having Liam to bark at. Steffy: [Chuckles] Wyatt: [Clears throat] Hello, loins to which I am the fruit. Bill: What did I tell you? Wyatt: Not to answer the phone that way? Bill: When I saw you the other day, what did I say? Wyatt: Stop doing that with my hair? Bill: Did I not tell you to come by my office? Wyatt: Yes, but you weren't in it, so... Bill: Well, I am now. Wyatt: Okay. Fine. I'll be right there. [Beeps] Steffy: What's with Bill's hair? Wyatt: Uh, it's noth-- he -- he wants to see me. Steffy: Okay. Did it sound good or bad? Wyatt: When does my dad not sound like he wants to kick someone's ass? Steffy: True. But why is he aiming for yours? Wyatt: I don't know. Maybe he's kicking himself for hiring the wrong son. Steffy: Bill could be in a bad way over there. He never let on how much Liam was handling till now. And I think it was a little desperate having Brooke handle "Eye on Fashion." That idea sank like a stone. Wyatt: Okay, discussing this situation with my current employer is probably not a good idea. Steffy: Hey, hey. I am gonna support you either way. Wyatt: Yeah? Steffy: Do you know what you're gonna say if he makes an offer? Wyatt: I don't know. I could say "Yes." I could say "shove it" for not giving me the opportunity sooner. [Door opens] Thomas: Your mom still works here, right? What do I have to do to get her to call me back? Wyatt: You know, your guess is as good as mine. Steffy: Let me know how it goes. Wyatt: I'll see you later. [Chuckles] Thomas: [Chuckles] [Chuckles] Steffy: If Quinn's not returning your calls, try harder. Thomas: Oh. You're not exactly walking on air since becoming somebody's fiancée again, are you? Steffy: Maybe I feel like somebody's widow. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: I-I'm sorry. Did you say "We"? Because I-I didn't think there was a "we." Now, suddenly, there's a "we." Quinn: I'm just remembering certain things that you said you wanted. Deacon: I'm not opposed to a "we," not at all. But not if it means I have to be a part of something -- Liam: Hey, uh, Jim? Deacon: Uh, good memory. Liam: Yeah, well, I'm working on it. Are you, uh -- are you staying for dinner? Quinn: Um, unfortunately, he has to go. Deacon: Yeah. You know what? It's been a long day. Your mom's right. Your mom. [Chuckles] Idiot. Your wife. Your wife. I'm so worn out I don't even know what I'm saying. Sorry. Liam: That's no problem. Well, next time, then. Quinn: [Chuckles] Deacon: Sorry. It was a slip of the tongue. Quinn: This was the place that I was supposed to start my life over without you. Deacon: I'm sorry. It was an accident. You saw how he handled it. He just shrugged it off. Quinn: Do you know that he sits in that room all day long and goes over every single word I have ever said? He's on the internet looking things up. You owe me a happy ending, and you're gonna give me one. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Oh, there you are. Glad you could make it. Wyatt: I would have come tomorrow without being summoned. Bill: I was thinking about you tonight. How are things going with Steffy? Wyatt: She's still amazing, and we're still engaged. Bill: That was a crazy-fast courtship, huh? Wyatt: It's crazy that it's working out so well. Bill: You still enjoying working over at Forrester? Wyatt: It's been good to me. Bill: Because you better get out while the getting's good. You marry Steffy while she's the boss, and you will be designated toy poodle at Forrester like that. Wyatt: [Scoffs] Is that what Liam was? Bill: What are you doing way over there? Are -- are you here with me? You're poised for flight. Wyatt: I-I don't know. Normally when you ask to talk to me, it doesn't take very long. So... Bill: I imagine you think I favored Liam with certain advantages you didn't get. Wyatt: No. Why would -- why would you think that? Bill: Because it's true. But it wasn't a matter of who Daddy liked best. Liam needed more from me. Wyatt: More? How much more? Did he ever tell you "No" and say, "No, that's enough, Dad. I don't need anymore. I'm good"? Bill: I'm Liam's only living parent, Wyatt. You had Quinn. As nuts as she is, and she is, she started you off early on a career where you had significant success, all right? You came into the world understanding discipline. Liam...[Sighs] Waivers. Wyatt: I'm not sure that's fair to say. Bill: Well, look at how he's run his life so far. "[Mockingly] I want Hope. I want Steffy. I want Hope. I want Steffy. I want Ivy. I want Steffy. I want Ivy. I just can't make up my mind!" Wyatt: Well, you could say the same thing about me, Dad. Bill: No. No. You are committed. You are packing a big shiny rock on a ring, and you're not afraid to use it. Hope, Ivy, Steffy -- those weren't decisions you couldn't make. You are committed to a life of a certain shape, a certain trajectory. And you just need a quality woman to complete it. I'm that way, too. I have a future in my head -- this -- this desk, this building, this empire and its global outreach -- a vision that all I have created and a son who sees it and appreciates it and wants to carry on my name, our name. Liam clearly is not that son. Are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Thomas: Have you figured it out yet that you have to break it off with Wyatt? Steffy: You seem to think it's important to me that you like him. It's not. Thomas: Does he know that he's basically the ledge that you're clinging to by your fingertips? Steffy: [Sighs] Okay, Wyatt knows himself. And he made an agreement not to make me unhappy. Thomas: Uh, excuse me if that sounds pitiful. Steffy: Okay, [Sighs] I don't have to discuss everything with Wyatt. Thomas: Like Liam, for instance? That you can't let him go? Steffy: I just need to know that Liam is alive and that he's okay. That's what I can't let go of. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: I've been to prison, Quinn. That was my life for too long. Frankly, you'd fit right in. Hell, you'd probably wind up running the place. But the thing is, you'd wind up being a beast in a cage. Quinn: Nobody's committing a crime. Deacon: Uh...murder? Quinn: Mnh-mnh. Tragic accident. With your help. Deacon: You listen to me very carefully. I will go to Bill Spencer, and I will tell him everything before I'm a part of that. Quinn: No, Deacon. No, you won't. Deacon: Why? Liam is -- is messed up medically and every other way. I mean, do you really want that on your conscience? Just take the kid to Bill. Let his millions try and fix him, if that's even possible. Quinn: Yeah, what's gonna happen to me then? Huh? What about Wyatt? Deacon: Throw yourself on Bill's mercy. I mean, look, the guy -- the guy thinks you're deranged, not dangerous, and Wyatt will be just fine, all right? Liam doesn't even remember Steffy. Hell, that -- that romance -- it's -- it's deader than yours and mine. Quinn: I never liked being married. I hated sharing half the bed. Bathroom was always a disgusting mess. I ended our marriage because our marriage ended our romance. Or are you telling me there's not a shred of feeling left? [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: What would you want me to do? Bill: Shadow me half the day. The other half, learn the business. Pick Katie's brain when you can. Wyatt: Uh, and what do you propose to pay me to treat me as badly as Jarrett? Bill: What's your salary at that gown farm? Wyatt: [Chuckles] [Clears throat] Really? [Chuckles] I'm gonna need that in a contract. Because if you fire me for not being Liam, I just want to know that I'm gonna be walking away with that. And while we're at it, um, there are some things that a son can't unhear when coming from his own father, words that you used to describe me to my mom -- "impulsive," "reckless," "problematic," and then that was my favorite, which is "not as smart" as my brother, all because of my mother's genes. And yet, now here you are offering me a job and wanting to groom me and saying now I'm disciplined. And I just want to know that you didn't just say those things to offend my mother or if you actually meant them but you're stuck. And how can I be sure? Bill: Two-part answer. One, I'm never stuck. Two, I am offering you this job, aren't I? That should tell you something. Any more questions? [SCENE_BREAK] Thomas: Every communication that you've had with Liam boils down to "stay away." Steffy: What if he doesn't mean it? Thomas: Then why would he say it? Steffy: What if he feels like he doesn't have a choice? Thomas: Like, what, somebody has a gun to his head? Okay, if you want to absolve him of all of his bad behavior, I can't stop you. That guy broke every promise he ever made to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: You know I see right through you, right? Quinn: You always did. Deacon: [Chuckles] Oh, there's another lie. You know what, honey? You used to sucker me into one thing or another on a daily basis. You're not gonna pluck at my heartstrings and sucker me into first-degree murder. [Cell phone rings] Quinn: Hello, light of my life. Wyatt: Please don't let anyone hear you call me that. Look, I'm calling to let you know that I'm quitting my job. Quinn: No! Wyatt, you can't. Steffy needs you. You can't abandon her. Wyatt: Whoa, Mom. Steffy's fine with it. Dad says that he needs me here at Spencer Publications. And, you know, it just feels right. Quinn: Will you do me a favor? Tell your father for me that I -- Wyatt: Actually, he already suggested a way that you could show your gratitude. Quinn: Anything he wants. Wyatt: Um... he says don't call or show up here ever. Quinn: Nothing would give me more pleasure. Wyatt: Okay. Will do. Got to go, Mom. Quinn: Okay. Congratulations, honey. I love you. [Beeps] Deacon: So, what's Billy boy want now? Quinn: To start treating Wyatt like his son and his heir. Deacon: [Laughs] Yeah. Since when? Why? What happened? Quinn: Since the obstacle that was standing between my boy and the life he deserves was removed. Liam: Hey, Eve! What would you like to drink with dinner? Quinn: And that obstacle needs to stay removed. Liam: I mean, do you want tea or wine or...? You guys look serious. Deacon: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: Satisfied? Bill: Well, I had temporarily forgotten that whatever you tell Quinn not to do is exactly what she does. Wyatt: She seems to be starting a new chapter in her life -- a hermit chapter, apparently. Bill: Safer for society at large. Wyatt: Come on, Dad. She means well. Bill: She means you well. But she can't even get that right or we would have had the discussion about you joining me here long ago. Wyatt: Okay, well, I'm gonna need that in writing -- you're not gonna hold it against me when she's occasionally unstable. Bill: Just make sure she doesn't stab or poison any of the people around you and we'll be fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: [Sighs] You don't get to disappear. I won't let you. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: Your ears must have been burning. Quinn: Oh, pay no attention to him, Adam. Deacon: It just means we were talking about you. Quinn: Mm-hmm. You know what? I would love a glass of wine. I feel like celebrating. Liam: You were talking about me? Deacon: Well, you know, uh, Eve's always got plans for you. She thinks about you all the time. Liam: [Chuckles] Yeah, well, I think about her all the time. Are you sure you're not staying for dinner? Quinn: Oh, another time. Liam: Okay. I mean, I-I would like that. I actually could use a guy friend, you know? Deacon: Sure. Sure. Another time. Liam: So, what -- what is the -- what's the plan that my ears would be burning about? Deacon: [Chuckles] Quinn: Well, I know that you've been lonely. You know, you've been cooped up here. And, uh, maybe I've been a little overprotective. Liam: Oh, no. I wouldn't call it that. Deacon: No, neither would I. Quinn: Well, I-I was just worried that if you went out, you know, you'd have another one of your spells and, I don't know, you'd fall, get hurt, and, I mean, there's really rugged terrain out there. Liam: I complain too much about being cooped up here, so... Quinn: I wouldn't say that at all. And you're feeling better all the time. So, I was talking to Jim about what he thought about maybe taking a hike in the canyon. Liam: You want to go on a hike? Deacon: Look, there's some steep trails out there with some pretty steep drops. Quinn: Yes, but Jim thinks that we're up to it. Would you like that? Liam: [Chuckles] Well, yeah. I mean, like, an outdoor excursion beyond what we just do in -- in the back? Yeah! Well, what do you -- what do you think? Quinn: I think I would be with you every step of the way. Liam: All right! Okay. I'm -- I'm gonna -- I'm gonna finish up dinner. I'm gonna -- [Smooches] I'm gonna pour you that glass of wine. Jim, it was so nice meeting you. Thank you. Thank you for everything. Quinn: [Chuckles] Deacon: So, you're gonna do it, aren't you? Quinn: I protect what's important to me. Deacon: And anyone who gets in your way has a bad habit of falling from high heights -- you know, bridges, helicopters, trails with canyons. Quinn: We were good once, weren't we? Deacon: I thought so. Quinn: We could be again. Deacon: [Chuckles] Yeah, right. Murder as a team sport. Quinn: You know, I'm really good at knowing exactly what needs to be done. It's kind of my superpower. And your superpower is being my genie to command. You're my doer. You're my muscle. Deacon: Mm. Just like a trained dog. Charming. That kid -- my daughter used to love him. For all I know, she still does. I can't raise a hand to him. Quinn: Maybe I don't need your hands. Deacon: Then what? Quinn: Maybe I just need your trust. Deacon: And what happens then, Quinn? I'm broke. I got nothing. People don't like me. They don't like you, and they smell you on me. Now, look, I know I was a crummy husband, but I tried. So, what are you telling me? That -- that -- that maybe, somehow, someway, I-I still fit into your life? Quinn: You could be the doorway to every happy ending.

Wyatt has Quinn even though she is a nut job

Chelsea: Your idea of having a baby isn't just some "maybe, down the road" sort of thing. You actually have a donor? Chloe: As opposed to waiting for immaculate conception? It's gonna take a while, so, yeah, I'm ready to do this right now. Chelsea: Okay. Right. Um, so, to actually make this happen, you said you don't want the father to be Kevin, but you're not seeing anybody else right now. Chloe: Obviously not. I am, like, the least datable person in this town, aside from my mother. God, me and Esther -- Chelsea: Back on track, back on track. Okay, so, you actually have a sperm donor picked out to make a baby. Not a replacement for Delia, just a new baby. Chloe: Yes, I know the guy to make Delia's brother or sister. Chelsea: "The guy"? So this isn't an anonymous donor? Chloe, do you actually know the father? Billy: All right, doc. Who the hell are you really? Stitch: You're not sick, are you? Victoria: Um, sick? No. Why would you think that? Stitch: You look a little shaky. Do you still have that nausea, like at the park? Is that why you're here? Kelly: [Gasping] We're gonna get a citation for public indecency. Jack: Should we stop? Kelly: No. God, no. Don't stop. Jack: We -- we should take this s-somewhere private. Avery: Hi. I'm Avery bailey Clark, and welcome back to "you're being served." Today, I'm making for you my criminally delicious crème brûlée French toast. We've got all our ingredients ready to go. Today, we're using French bread, but you could also use challah. Uh, brioche works beautifully in this. And we have a lot of toppings -- some whipped cream, maple syrup, fruit -- [Knock on door] Austin: Cut! We need a sign on the door that says "taping in progress." Avery: I'm so sorry. I am so sorry, you guys. Just give me one second. I'm so sorry. Leslie. Hi. Leslie: You're filming. Avery: I'm taping. Yes. Leslie: Uh, can you take a break? We need to talk. Avery: Um, I specifically took the day off. You know that. So if this is a legal issue -- Leslie: It's personal, and it can't wait. Ian: Son, what a nice surprise. Dylan: The look in your eyes -- seems to me, you don't think it's a nice surprise at all. Like, maybe you just realized you're not untouchable. Ian: You're framing this visit in contentious terms. It doesn't have to be like that, Dylan. Dylan: Isn't that why you came to town, to inflict yourself on the people I care about and make sure I know about it? Otherwise, why be here, when nobody wants you? Ian: This is a good town -- warm, welcoming, a place a man could call home. I'm sorry if my being here upsets you. But to be honest, I'm sorry that you felt the need to break into my room. It isn't the first time, is it? But you wanted me to find you. It's an implied threat to my safety. You want me afraid. And I am. I'm sorry, son, but you leave me no choice but to call the police. Dylan: Knock yourself out. Victoria: No, I'm -- I'm fine. Stitch: So if you're not here for medical attention -- I'm worried about you and the nausea. Victoria: Well, you know, I'm, um, I'm on one of the boards here at the hospital. Stitch: Oh, right. Yeah. I think I saw your name and your mother's. Pediatric oncology, right? Victoria: Yeah, exactly. For Delia. We're planning a charity event. Stitch: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Anything for children, you know? Victoria: Yeah, I do. Okay. Stitch: You're a good parent. It's nice to see, especially for a dad like me who doesn't get to raise his kid. Victoria: I'm sure you're a wonderful father. Stitch: Well -- seriously, though, uh, I feel responsible. Victoria: Why? What do -- Stitch: The hot dog from the cart in the park. [Chuckles] Victoria: Oh. Stitch: I hope I haven't turned you off them forever. Victoria: No. You know, I'm a big girl. I made that decision. I-I guess I just didn't think about the consequences. Stitch: Wasn't it just even a little bit worth it? Victoria: Can you please talk about something else, please? Like, how's your shift going? Stitch: Perked up seeing you. Will I see you later? Victoria: Um, yeah, sure. I mean, if you want to. Stitch: Always. I'll call you. Victoria: Okay. Great. Bye. Billy: [Sighs] Dr. Rayburn, how do you not leave a trace -- a record of any kind? Chloe: Donor? I know of him. Chelsea: You just said he's the guy. So how would you know that if you've never met him? Chloe: I know his genetics and his education and things like that. I mean, it's not like I'm making a baby with some schmo. Chelsea: Right. No. Of course not. Um, I don't know. This -- this whole thing just seems a little spur of the moment. I mean, you haven't even had any time to plan. Chloe: Coming from a woman who's had two whoopsy pregnancies. Chelsea: So you've mentioned. Chloe: Well, it's the truth. Chelsea: Look, I am not the poster child for family planning. I would be the first person to admit that. I tricked Billy into bed, and I lied to Adam about his baby's paternity. It was awful and stupid and selfish and wrong. But now I'm a mom. And babies -- they deserve stability and security. Chloe: And no matter how Johnny or Connor came into this world, they have amazing lives now, and that's all that matters, right? Chelsea: Chloe, how have you even had the time to research a donor? Your doctor -- does your doctor know your recent history? Chloe: That I'm a wacko? Chelsea: You are not a wacko. Chloe: No, I'm not. I am a woman who is trying to find her way back to the land of the living, just like I promised you I would. Chelsea: You promised me therapy, not pregnancy. Chloe: I don't understand why you're fighting me on this. I came to you as a friend. Chelsea: And I love you, and I am your friend. I just think you're making some rash decisions. [Inhales, exhales deeply] Okay, so, you don't want Kevin to be the father, but are you planning to tell him what you want to do? Chloe: So I'm supposed to get permission from my guardian to get knocked up? Chelsea: Well, no, but I think that you should tell him, as someone who loves you and -- and wants the best for you. Chloe: Like you do? Chelsea: Chloe... having a baby isn't the best way to fill the void that's in your heart, you know? It's about the baby, and -- and it's about the baby's family. And I hate to say it, but it is about Kevin, too. Have you thought about anybody else involved in this, besides yourself? Kelly: You want to go someplace private? Jack: You are so beautiful. I just want to kiss you again. Kelly: Oh, God. Then do it. I think it's time for that someplace private now. Jack: I couldn't agree more. Kelly: I can tell. [Cell phone vibrates] Kelly: You're vibrating. Jack: Oh. Oh, that. Yeah. Yeah. Kelly: You want to answer that? Jack: No. That's what voice mail is for. Come to my place. Kelly: Isn't Billy staying there? Jack: How about your place? Kelly: I would, but...Billy and I -- Jack: A -- a room at the athletic club. Kelly: Yes, I can go there. I-I work there. I-I can -- I have every reason to be there. But...Jack, it's kind of... public. People might see us. Jack: I don't give a damn about people right now. Kelly: Neither do I. Avery: Uh, Austin, I just need a minute. This is my law partner -- Leslie Michaelson. Austin: Leslie, nice to meet you. Another lawyer who's a looker. [Chuckling] What are the odds? Leslie: Um, are you on that break yet? Austin: Just talk business on-camera, like you did on that phone call from the pilot. Fans ate that up. Let's get back to your criminally delicious crème brûlée French toast. Leslie: Seriously? Austin: Yeah. Just need to get a release from you, and you're good to go. Leslie: Thank you. No. Avery: No, Austin. Uh, we just need five minutes. Austin: Okay. Avery: Okay? Austin: Angela, kill the lights. Thanks. Leslie: Criminally delicious -- Avery: Yes, you've already expressed your disdain for the show. I took the day off. And I told you -- the show is not gonna interfere with our practice. Leslie: Oh, but it will help our credibility. I'm so sure of that. Avery: Okay, is that what you wanted to discuss? Leslie: I came to talk about Ian Ward. Avery: So this is business. Leslie: As a friend, I am telling you that your boyfriend is harassing my client, and it needs to stop -- now. Avery: I'm sorry. Ian complained to you about a son he produced by violating a young woman? Leslie, how on earth has he sucked you in? Ian: I'm surprised by your lack of respect for the legal system, given your girlfriend's career. I was put on trial, and I was found innocent. Dylan: No. [Phone thuds] Dylan: Your attorney got the judge to declare a mistrial because somebody hates you enough to have gone on the jury and try to punish you for destroying a family with your cult. Ian: [Chuckles] I detect a tone of respect in your voice for a person who would cynically exploit the sanctity of jury duty. You admire vigilante justice? Disregard for morals and -- and ethics. That appeals to you? Dylan: You messed with their son's head. They have every right to make you want to pay for that. Ian: No. The boy that I helped was surrounded and raised in -- in lies and deception. And if -- and if you ever met him, you'd understand that. Perhaps you're the best one to relate to him, since you were raised with lies and deception yourself. No idea you were adopted -- Dylan: You don't get to talk about my parents. Ian: It must have been very unsettling for you, you know, finding out the two people you trusted the most built a family based on lies. You're -- you're tensing up right now, aren't you? Your heart rate is probably elevated. Yeah. The relentless pressure of your rage must be really draining for you. But it doesn't have to be like that. I can help you. I can! Dylan: Listen to me, you sick son of a bitch. You need to get out of town. It makes no difference to me how, but you're gonna leave. Ian: I'm sorry you feel like that. Well, I guess it's time for me to make that call, then, huh? Summer: So, do you feel all collegey after the journalism class? Fenmore: Yeah. Yeah, auditing classes at GCU is gonna look really good on college applications. Summer: Yeah. Much better than almost joining a cult or taking illegal speed and ending up in the hospital. Fenmore: No, no. That -- that is all kid stuff compared to going down for murder. Summer: [Chuckling] Oh, that's right. Yeah. You win. You win. Fenmore: I win. [Both chuckle] Fenmore: Oh, God. Any university is gonna be lucky to have us. Summer: They would be lucky to have you. Fen, this is what your life was supposed to be like, before everything got all messed up. I thought that... Fenmore: What? Summer: You were my best friend. And, for a while, I lost you. And I thought it was gonna be forever. Fenmore: I'm back. Summer: Well, maybe that means that everyone that I miss will come back eventually. So, this assignment. We have to interview someone about controversial workplace issues. Union issues are big right now. Fenmore: You know, I was actually thinking about talking to Ian Ward about new world and the path. Summer: Fen, no. Are you nuts? You cannot talk to that guy! Fenmore: It was just like a hero fantasy. I was gonna get close to Ward and then expose him as the slime he is. Summer: Yeah, he's a slime. That is why you cannot go near him. Fen, if you try and play hero with Ian Ward, he will find a way to win. Dylan: There's no reason for you to be in Genoa City. So, what's the plan? Get me to pay you to go away? You couldn't get $5 million from Nikki. How much do you think you're gonna get from an army vet who owns a coffeehouse? Ian: I see the anger in your eyes. As much as that worries me, you need help, Dylan. If you don't accept it from me, I don't know what else -- Dylan: You're going after Avery now, aren't you? Posting that crap on the message boards, sending her flowers. Ian: You've got me mixed up with somebody else. Dylan: I swear to God, if you go near r again, I'm gonna tear you apart. Ian: [Sighs] Paul: Well, we made a pretty big decision, Chris. Yeah, I know. Well, that's -- that's why I'm calling. I just -- I was sitting here thinking about it, and, uh, I'm really excited about it. I mean, honestly, I -- the idea of us having a baby makes me incredibly happy. [Line buzzes] Paul: Um, listen, I got to take this work call. Okay, I'll -- I'll see you at home later? Hey...I love you. Okay. Uh, this is chief Williams. Ian: Paul, Ian Ward here. Paul, my -- my suite was broken into again... and I have the intruder here with me now. [Door closes] Billy: Hey. Victoria: Hi. Is Johnny napping? Billy: Uh, yeah. Yeah. I, uh, wore him down to the nub. Well, to be fair, he wore me down, too. I was just cleaning up. We, uh, invented a new game. It's not the zombies anymore. It's, uh, the dinosaur space robots. Victoria: [Chuckles] It sounds elaborate. Billy: Yeah, uh, he's quite a riot. [Chuckles] Total sense of humor. Victoria: Yeah. Well, we both know he doesn't really get it from me. [Chuckles] Billy: Oh, come on. What do you mean? You're hilarious. You got that, uh, dry, wry, uh, smart businesswoman way, huh? Get a little rum punch in you, a total stand-up comic. Victoria: [Chuckles] What'd you order? What's in the bag? Billy: Uh, it's -- it's some soup. It's delivery. Stitch, uh, wanted to come by and make sure that you were feeling better. I didn't know you were sick. Victoria: Um, I'm not. I mean, not really. Billy: It used to be me that looked out for you. Now, if something's wrong, you -- you tell someone else who isn't me. Vicki, what is it? Are you all right? Victoria: No, I'm -- I'm not. Chloe: How are you not cheering me on? Chelsea: For getting a sperm donor and having a baby right now? Chloe: A baby who isn't Connor. This is what we talked about. Me accepting that even though Connor has Delia's corneas, they are not the same kid. I -- listen, this is me moving on and trying to get better. Chelsea: Okay, but let's just say that the doctor does the insemination and it works, right? So you'll be pregnant by a donor but married to Kevin? Chloe: Kevin wants me to heal. So he -- he wants me to get better. Chelsea: And then what? And then he's the father? Chloe: No. No. The baby's mine. Chelsea: But you're married, Chloe. Chloe: Yeah, to keep me from going to jail or wackadoo central, and he knows that. He understands that now. Chelsea: He understands what? Chloe: He understands that I am not in love with him. Chelsea: So to thank him for loving you that way, you just say, "hey, Kevin, I'm pregnant with a donor, but can you still help me raise the baby?" Chloe: Why are you protecting Kevin? I thought you were my friend. Chelsea: I am your friend, Chloe, but I am right about this. You know I'm right about this. Having a baby right now will turn your world upside down. Billy: Tell me, Vicki, what is it? Victoria: It's just -- it's just not easy. You know, that everything went so wrong for us, even though there was so much love. Billy: "Was"? Victoria: Everything that we had has fallen apart. You say that you love me -- Billy: I do -- more than anything in the world. You know that. Victoria: [Sighs] Life would be so much easier if I could have just forgiven you one more time. Billy: Vicki... Victoria: [Sighs] Billy: Look at me. There's still a chance. We're still married. I-I still love you. I still believe in us. I always have. Victoria: Without trust. I just don't know how we can get that back. Victoria: Billy... Billy: Look, he brings you soup. But what has dr. Rayburn really told you about himself? There's something you need to know about him. Fenmore: Dr. Rayburn? Stitch: Yeah. How can I help you? Fenmore: Hey, I'm fen Baldwin. The chief of staff suggested I talk to you. I'm doing a journalism project for school, and the topic is controversial workplace issues. And I wanted to see if I could just ask you some questions on hours for the medical residents here. Stitch: Back-to-back shifts, overtired residents. [Chuckles] Fenmore: Do -- do you have a couple minutes? Stitch: Actually, I just finished some rounds. So, uh, shoot. Fenmore: There's a lot of concern that the residents and the patients both suffer from excessive work hours. So as the guy who's living it every day, what you have to say on the issue -- it's gonna carry some weight. Stitch: I'm sure your classmates will find it fascinating. Fenmore: Yeah. I mean, yeah, this is a practical class, but it's gonna appear online, as well. A lot of people are gonna hear what you have to say. Dylan: Let me make myself perfectly clear. You want to stay in one piece, you leave Avery alone. Ian: See, this is the language that you use -- threats and violence and intimidation. W-was it the war that did that to you? Or was it finding out the truth about your parentage? For all their deceit, I can't imagine terry and Penelope condoning your violent tone. Dylan: What did I tell you about talking about my parents?! My folks, Avery, Nikki, Summer -- all off-limits to you. Ian: Now, Avery is a lot stronger than you give her credit for. She has waded through the muck to find the truth. That case in Kentucky... Dylan: What -- what's your point? So I know that you snuck around and dug in her business? I know you're scum. This isn't news. Ian: But are her clients all innocent? Or did she wade through the muck one time too many and lost her way? Maybe Avery isn't the judge of character she thinks she is. Dylan: You know what? You cause any trouble for Avery, that'll be the last... Paul: Police! Oh, darn! Hands off! Hands off! What the hell is going on? Ian: I came in here. I found him here, Paul. I didn't want to get the police involved in this. But then he wouldn't leave, and then the threats began, and I had to make the call. Dylan: Come on, Paul. Paul: Just shut it! Ian: I'm sorry, son. Lines were crossed. I wish to God it hadn't happened like this. Avery: I know. Just one minute. Thank you. Leslie, he is playing you. That's what Ian does best. How can you know that and still buy into this garbage? Leslie: What garbage specifically, Avery? Okay, the man came back into town. I agree. That was not the best move. But that's all he's done. Avery: No. He's actually been posting about me online. Leslie: Where? Threats? Avery: Nothing that overt. And before you ask, no, I don't have confirmation that the posts are from him, but Dylan is certain that it's Ian. Leslie: Oh, Dylan's hunch -- that's all we need to go on. Avery: No. And there's the flowers that I got, and they have no card. Leslie: Which you kept. A sure sign you found them intimidating. Avery: [Sighs] Austin thought that -- look, never mind. Leslie: Listen, Avery. I know you bake on-camera, but you are still a lawyer, and you know good and well that some online posts and some anonymous flowers -- that's not a credible threat and certainly not enough for Dylan to go after my client. Avery: Okay, Leslie, why is your client still in town? He's here to taunt Dylan, and he will go through Nikki or me or you to get at him. [Cell phone rings] Avery: Excuse me. Ian. What do you want? Ian: Oh, Avery, I'm afraid my son needs your help. Victoria: Okay, Billy, tell me, what do I need to know about Ben? Billy: That's just the thing. I don't know. Victoria: Oh, come on. Honestly, really? Billy: He is hiding something. I overheard him tell Kelly that he has to live with something that he did every day. Now, what could he have done that's so hard to live with? Victoria: You were eavesdropping. Because of Ben, or because of Kelly? Billy: Vicki, he is in this house, hanging with you and with our son. I mean, if he has a deep, dark past -- Victoria: So now it's about what Ben did, not what you've done? Billy: Hey, I will cop up to every stupid, destructive mistake I have ever made, but what about Ben? Victoria: Well, maybe he was talking about his wife taking their son away. Billy: And why did she do that, exactly? I mean, you have to screw up pretty bad for your wife to cut you out of your kid's life. Victoria: Well, maybe he cheated on her over and over again, and maybe he lied to her, too. Is that what you want to hear? Billy: Vicki, look him up on the internet. There is no sign of him before the army -- nothing. No school, no job, no church. Victoria: Now you're stalking the man online? Billy: What has he told you about himself, huh? I mean, has he said anything about his childhood or where he's from? Victoria: You know what? I know everything I need to know about Ben. He brings me soup, and he hasn't broken my heart. Billy, don't do this, all right? Really, you're just making everything a lot worse. Billy: You agreed to visitation. Don't forget about my, uh, next visit with my son. [Door opens] [Door closes] Paul: What the hell were you doing in Ward's hotel room? Dylan: I was just making myself clear. Paul: Really? And giving me a reason to haul you in? Think, damn it! Ian: This is not how I hoped it would turn it. Paul: Sit down. Someone will take your statement. Let's go. [Door slams] Ian: Oh, Avery. Thank you for coming so quickly. Dylan is clearly out of control. As your attorney, I'm advising you not to speak to Avery directly. Ian: I want to help him, but I don't know how to help him. Avery: That's easy. You leave town. And listen to your attorney -- don't speak to me again. Ian: I appreciate your coming, as well. Leslie: I'm sure you do. Ian: I don't know what else to do. My son is spinning out. Avery: What happened? Dylan: I went to see Ian. Paul: He broke into the man's hotel suite. Evidently not for the first time. And from what I understand, things got out of control. Avery: Is Ian alleging assault? Paul: No, but it's bad enough. Dylan: I warned him to stay the hell away from you. Avery: Okay, but you're in here, and he's out there. You played right into his hands. Fenmore: How long have you been at memorial? Stitch: Since the middle of last year. Fenmore: And what's your longest shift been? Stitch: Well, there are regulations in place. No more than 16 hours for first- year residents, and 28 hours after that. Fenmore: But maybe you've been asked to stay beyond the regulation hours? Stitch: No, they're pretty by the book here. Fenmore: Okay. Those are pretty long hours. Were you prepared for them? Stitch: I was in the army. You know, 24/7 job. So, yeah, I was prepared. Fenmore: Okay, uh, before the army, what kind of work did you do? Stitch: This and that. You know, that's how I landed in the army. Fenmore: Were there other physicians in your family? Stitch: Um, fen, right? Fenmore: Yeah. Stitch: Yeah. Um, you know, I still have to fill out some of these charts. You know, dr. Morris may be a bigger help to you. Yeah. Yeah, you know, uh, Morris has been here longer. Got all kind of stories to tell. Uh, he's actually probably down in the staff lounge. Right down to your right. Fenmore: [Scoffs] Thanks. Stitch: Yeah. Chelsea: Stitch. Stitch? Stitch: Huh? Oh. Hey, Chelsea. Hey. Hi. Chelsea: Uh, it's none of my business, but...are you okay? Billy: [Snaps fingers] Bourbon. Chloe: Hey. What? No "hiya, what's up?" Come on. Where's your famous gift of gab? Billy: I'm definitely feeling full of wit right about now. Chloe: Wow. This is good. 'Cause clearly you're pissed off about something other than me asking you for... Billy: For my sperm? Yeah, don't worry. Your little detour to, uh, weirdville is definitely low on my list. So no offense. Chloe: Well, I am relieved, because now I'm not the only drama queen in the room. Billy: Did you just call me a -- a -- Chloe: Takes one to know one and all that. So, who rained on your parade? Billy: Victoria. She forgot about my, uh, visitation with Johnny. She also got a delivery of soup from dr. Feelgood. Chloe: Is "soup" some kind of euphemism? Billy: No, it's just soup, Chloe, okay? But God knows what he could deliver next. I'm telling you, I-I feel it slipping through my fingers. And then trying to stop it, but I -- Chloe: Ah, medical emergency for my friend over here. So, uh, keep 'em coming. Billy: [Exhales deeply] That's my girl. Chloe: Okay. Uh, you know, the bottle is not going anywhere. Why don't you just slow down? Or you can just completely ignore me. [Sighs] You what this reminds me of? Other than every other time that you've hit a rough patch and decide to have a boozy pity party? Billy: [Slurring] Uh, you're still here, and -- and that's because... Chloe: That time that Victoria kicked you out because you were gambling. Billy: Oh, right. You're here to make me feel better. Great. Go away. Chloe: Billy, she'll take you back. Billy: What's your point, that she's gonna take me back? Or is your point that I've used up all my "get out of jail free" cards? Chloe: And who was the person who's got two thumbs and told you to go back to gamblers anonymous? This girl! Billy: Yeah, yeah, right. Just before you, uh, took a nose dive off the cliffs of insanity. Chloe: Hey! Billy: No offense. Chloe: Haven't you heard? I'm not as crazy as I used to be. Because of me, because I am so amazing, I got Victoria to get back with you -- eventually. And she will get back together with you -- eventually -- but not if get wasted and act like a jerk. Billy: Now there is the Chloe Mitchell charm. I'm sorry. Is it fisher? Chloe: You know what? I'm gonna get you home. Billy: Well, if you're driving, I can use one more of these. Chloe: Your judgment is clearly impaired. Get up. Come on. Billy: Said the woman with a, uh, legal guardian, right? Chloe: This is gonna be so much fun. Come on. Let's go. Oh, God. Oh, gosh. All right. Hold on. Okay. Stitch: How about you? Is that for Connor? Chelsea: Yeah, it's a, uh, refill on his croup medication, just in case. Stitch: Anything since, uh, you brought him in the other night? Chelsea: Well, he did end up getting that seal-bark cough that you warned us about, but we did the whole "steam in the bathroom" thing, and now he's okay. He's a tough cookie. Stitch: I knew you'd manage. Chelsea: Well, Billy was really helpful. Stayed calm. He's been through it before, so he was great. Stitch: Yeah. Chelsea: Hey, I'm -- I'm sorry. It was kind of awkward when we showed up here and bumped into you and Victoria together. Stitch: It's bound to happen. It'll get less awkward with time. Chelsea: Look, stitch, I don't know you very well, but you seem like a good guy. So you should know -- you shouldn't count on Billy and Victoria staying apart. They have this connection. And it's stronger than either one of them realize. Victoria: No. Oh, no, no, no. If I have Connor's prescription... then Chelsea's... Kelly: Okay. I can get the room. It's a perk of working here. Sometimes when I work late, I stay here overnight. Unless you're worried. Jack: I'm not worried about anyone but you. [Cell phone vibrates] Kelly: You're vibrating again. Jack: Oh. Oh, you know what? Uh, this is Japan. This is a deal I'm just finishing. Let me call them, and that way, I can really concentrate on what I want to concentrate on. Kelly: Okay. I'll be waiting. Hurry up. Summer: Jack, hi. Jack: Hi. Uh, what brings you here? Summer: It's that journalism class at the university. I was gonna interview Devon about undocumented workers. Uh, but, you know, maybe I should be focusing on, like, the fashion/beauty industries and the pressure on models to look a certain way. I mean, do you think that would be a good idea? I could ask you a few questions. Jack: Well, y-you ask me as many as you like, but I have an appointment right now. Uh, how about tomorrow for questions? I'll block off some time for you -- as much as you need. Summer: Yeah, that -- that sounds perfect. What meeting are you going to? You look really nice. Jack: It's not a meeting, per se, and, in fact [Sighs] You should know this. I've got a date. Paul: You'll be put into holding, and then... Ian: Take off the cuffs. Please, Paul? I won't be pressing charges. Paul: Look, Ward, I don't want you playing games with this department. Ian: You're better than that, son. Actions have consequences. No more. Okay? No more. Paul, the cuffs. Please. Summer: A date? Jack: Sweetheart, I know this is difficult to hear, and, believe me, it has not been easy for me to get to this point. But there's...a woman whose company I...have enjoyed. We've become friends, and now it's -- it's become more than that. Summer: You're dating Kelly, aren't you? How could you do that to my mom? Stitch: You're right, Chelsea. We don't know each other that well. And the fact is, is you don't know what will happen with Victoria and Billy. Chelsea: Neither do you. That's my point. And the more involved you get... [Sighs] I just don't think this will turn out your way. Stitch: I'll take my chances. Give Connor a high five for me. I hope he doesn't need any more croup meds. Victoria: Chelsea? Hey, uh, wait. Uh, I-I think that's for me. Um, actually, I think they gave me Connor's prescription by mistake. Chelsea: Right. Of course, because Connor has croup, and these are... Victoria: You don't need to do that. Chelsea: ...Prenatal vitamins. Victoria, you're pregnant? Billy: [Groans] Chloe: All right. Oh. [Sighs] All right. Let's just get these shoes off, huh? Man, have I seen you like this before. Billy: Victoria. Chloe: Yeah. Billy, I'm here. I'm right here. [NEXT_ON] Summer: Are you cheating on my mom? Chloe: I'm right here, and I'm not going anywhere. Chelsea: You don't know if it's Billy's or stitch's, do you?

At Victoria's home, Billy is on the computer trying to find out information concerning Ben Rayburn

[Alarm] Noah: Open up the I.V.'s. I knew we shouldn't have tried this procedure again so soon. It was too dangerous. Bobbie: Luke wouldn't take no for an answer. Noah: You got a very stubborn brother. Bobbie: Well, he's been determined to help Lulu. Noah: Come on, Luke. Damn it, stay with us. Bobbie: Come on, Luke. Luke? [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: Hey. How you feeling? Skye: Better. The medicine they gave me must be working. How's Lulu? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Help. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Look, I think we should continue to prioritize on the basis of who is sickest. Alan: I agree with Robert. I think that known criminals such as Sonny should go to the bottom of the list. Lainey: That's a fairly sweeping judgment. That man has a right to live. Alan: That man has no value for human life. He preys on law-abiding citizens. Emily: You're wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Emily? Sonny: She's not here. Nikolas: She'll be back here to stay with you. Sonny: Why? There's nothing going on between Emily and I. Nikolas: Since when? Sonny: I ended it. Nikolas: Oh, you ended it, did you, Sonny? Really over? [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Sonny's a huge benefactor of this hospital. He donated the entire Stone Cates AIDS Wing. Tony: Are you suggesting that he get preferential treatment? Emily: No. I'm just saying that he should be evaluated on the same basis as everyone else. Alan: Emily, I know that your heart's in the right place, but you can't be objective about Sonny. Emily: You're the one who's biased, dad. Alan: You have been living in Sonny's house for the last few months. Emily: His guesthouse, and I was there to help out with his children. Alan: He doesn't deserve it. He's a gangster. He breaks the law every day of his life. Emily: This is about medicine. Dad, everyone has the right to proper care. Robert: Since there isn't enough of the proper care to go around, we got to make a few choices. Emily: All I'm saying is that Sonny get the same chance as everyone else. You say that he's a criminal, and yet he's never been convicted. He has family and friends who love him, just like the rest of us. Michael and Morgan adore their father. Dad, he's providing them with a stable and loving home, and they're growing up to be wonderful children. You're Michael's grandfather. You know what I'm saying is true! Alan: The truth is, is that there are other patients who have a greater need for treatment. Emily: You found Sonny guilty without a trial, and now you're handing him a death sentence! Monica: Emily. Alan: You listen to me. We have a responsibility to figure out how this antidote is going to be distributed. We've got to get that done tonight. Now, you are not a physician, so I'm asking you to leave. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Stay away from me. Please stay away from me. Get back. Help! Help me. Arrest him. Lock him up. He was coming after me Alexis: No, he wasn't. [SCENE_BREAK] [Alarm] Noah: Prepare I.V.'s of blood and plasma. Bobbie: Got it. Noah: Oh, Luke, your timing sucks. From what I hear, you spent a lifetime looking out for number one. Finally go and do something heroic, and you pick now to kick the bucket? Get three units of fresh frozen up here. Give him 200 cc's of albumin while we're waiting. Now listen, boy, you got a lot of glory coming. Don't tell me you're going to miss out on that -- photo ops, champagne, women throwing themselves at you. [Alarm stops] Bobbie: His vitals are stabilizing. Noah: Looks like he finally found something to live for. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: Lulu looks like she's getting worse. Shouldn't that medicine be working by now? Lorenzo: You're the only one who's gotten it so far. Skye: Why? Elizabeth: There was only one dose, and you were in the most serious condition. Skye: I don't understand. How could there only be one dose? Elizabeth: The medicine that fights the virus is made from antibodies in Luke's blood. Skye: Lulu's his daughter. Shouldn't she have been given the medicine? Elizabeth: They're deciding on a strictly need basis. They're not looking at names. They're only looking at symptoms and vitals and the patients' charts. Skye: I guess that makes sense. Just doesn't seem fair. Lorenzo: You know, I'm just glad you're feeling better. You had me worried. Skye: I did, huh? Lorenzo: Yeah, pretty much terrified. You were unconscious, burning up with fever, needing to be rushed to the hospital on the very night I realized how important you are to me. Please don't do that again. Skye: Believe me, I'm not planning to. Elizabeth: Can you give me a hand with something? Lorenzo: Sure. Elizabeth: There's a discrepancy in Lulu's chart. You switched it with Skye's, didn't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Everyone told me it was wrong to be with Emily, that I'd hurt her, even though I didn't mean to. I thought about it, I agreed, so I let her go. Emily and I -- we live, you know, separate lives, different lives. She's going to medical school, and I -- she needs to keep her options open. Nikolas: Sonny, she was already living at your house, you know, fitting into your life, helping with your kids while Carly was gone. I mean, she's just convenient for you. Sonny: Wasn't about convenience. Nikolas: No? Sonny, you -- you alone are the center of your own universe. You didn't have to give up anything for her, but she had to give up a hell of a lot for you. Sonny: I know that and she shouldn't have to. I respect Emily. She shouldn't have to compromise. Nikolas: Sonny, if she senses even for a second that you're trying to push her away for her own good, she's not going to quit on you. She's going to fight for you. She's going to do everything she can to be with you. Emily: Looks like you're both doing better. Sonny, how are you feeling? [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Emily was right. Sonny deserves to be treated like everyone else. Robert: From what I understand, she's having an affair with the man, which would tend to make her a tad biased. Robin: She was still being objective. Robert: No, I am objective. You know, I have nothing invested in this Corinthos individual. I don't care about him one way or another. But he's a career hood, so he goes to the bottom of the barrel in terms of treatment. Robin: So you're saying Sonny's life isn't worth saving? Robert: No -- just after everyone else's. Robin: Oh, and you're qualified to make this decision because you've led such a perfect life yourself? You know, you had a family, a daughter, and you were gone for years letting me believe that you were dead! Robert: Not my choice. Robin: So you said. But life went on. I fell in love with Stone, I watched him die of AIDS, found out that I was infected with H.I.V. myself. And the person who was with me through it all was Sonny. He cared for me and loved me like the father that I didn't have. Sonny will mean more to me than you ever will. [Door slams] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: How's Michael? Emily: He's fine, Sonny. He's -- he's back in the coffee shop with everyone else who's symptom-free. Sonny: He was running around the hospital after we told him not to. So it's just -- it's just a matter of time, right? Emily: No, we don't know. Some of the people who were directly exposed aren't getting sick. Sonny: What kind of odds are we talking about? Emily: The doctors have no idea. It's an unknown virus. At this point, we're just trying to keep it contained. Sonny: You should go to the coffee shop yourself. Emily: The hospital's understaffed, Sonny. They need all the help they can get. Sonny: There's no way I can talk you out of it? Emily: Not a chance. Sonny: Morgan -- does he know what's going -- going on? Emily: Yeah. I spoke with Leticia. Morgan's healthy, Sonny -- no fever, no symptoms. Leticia told him that you've gone away for a while, but that you're going to be back soon. Sonny: If he watches TV, he could probably -- Emily: She's kept him away from the news, Sonny. He doesn't know anything about the virus or the quarantine. Sonny: Good, because I don't want him to worry. Emily: Actually -- uh -- you know, he's excited. Leticia told him that you're going to bring him a big stuffed animal when you come home. Sonny: What's wrong? What's -- what's on your mind? Emily: Nothing. Nothing, Sonny. I'm just tired. Sonny: There's a lot of sick people who you care about, who you're trying to help, you know? You take that on yourself, you're trying to save the world. Well, let me tell you something. You've already done the best that you can. Emily: I'm -- I'm hoping that the tide turns and that you'll start getting well soon. Sonny: Oh, we will, we will. You just take care of yourself, ok? You get some rest and get something to eat. Emily: Sonny, you don't need to fuss over me. Sonny: If you won't do it yourself, I got to do it. Emily: They're working on a serum to treat the virus. So I'm going to go check on their progress and -- and see when you and Nikolas can -- Sonny: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Emily: Expect to get some. Mom? Monica: Yeah? Emily: I've never asked you for anything, but I need your help now. Get Sonny back on that list for the antibody serum. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Jesse, all he did was try to pick a pitcher up off the floor. Sam: He's stalking me. Jesse: Did he threaten you? Sam: He didn't have a chance to. You came in as soon as I called for help. Alexis: He's supposed to be working at the hospital under the orders of the judge. He's helping deliver meals or bringing water to the patients. He's following the terms of his parole. Sam: Why can't you see that it's just an act? Maxie: Well, you said Manny came after you. What did he do? Alexis: He didn't do anything, Sam. Jesse: What are you doing here? Manny: I heard Sam call for help, so I came in to see what she needed. Sam: What are you doing right outside my door? Manny: I've been keeping close watch on this room because Ms. Davis saved my life and I just wanted to repay her. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Did you pull the joy juice out of my blood? Noah: No. We had to stop the procedure. You went into shock. Luke: Did you get enough to save Lulu? Noah: I'm sorry, Luke, we didn't. Luke: What the hell is wrong with you? Bobbie: Luke, you almost died. Luke: Well, I didn't. So let's go again right -- right now. Noah: It's too soon. We can't. Luke: Barbara, please. Please, you have to help. Bobbie: Luke, if you do this again, you will die for sure. And then what good are you going to be to Lulu then? Now, no. You have already done all you can do. What you have to do right now is wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Where are you, dad? Why did you go away again? You said you wanted to try, but now you're gone. I'm so tired. Why don't you love me? Skye: Luke does love you, Lulu. Lulu: I need my dad. Why isn't he here? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: You were the only one that had the opportunity to switch Lulu's and Skye's charts. Now, I understand you're involved with Skye, but you just saved her at Lulu's expense. Lorenzo: What if that were Lucky in there? Are you sure you wouldn't do the same thing? Elizabeth: Yes. Lorenzo: No, be honest with yourself, Elizabeth. If you were watching Lucky die and you had a chance to save his life, you wouldn't think twice? Elizabeth: Lucky wouldn't want me to give him the medicine if Lulu needed it more. And you know what? Skye wouldn't have wanted you to do it, either. How could you do this? Switching the charts was so wrong. Luke: I'm here to see my little girl. How's she doing? Elizabeth: She should be awake. Why don't you go in? She'll be happy to see you. Luke: Yeah. Good. Lorenzo: Why didn't you tell him? Elizabeth: What good would it do? Lulu still wouldn't have the medicine, and Skye would feel guilty for what you did on her behalf. You're the one who's going to have to live with what you did. Hopefully, it's punishment enough. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Lesley Lu. Lulu: You're here. Luke: Yes, baby. I'm here. Lulu: I'm glad we got a chance to get to know each other, dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: It's not your job to be Alexis' personal watchdog. Manny: We're in a crisis. The doctors and nurses were busy with other patients. I was just trying to help Ms. Davis after all she's done for me, man. Jesse: Stick to the terms of your community service or you'll be in violation of your parole. Manny: But if no one else is here when Ms. Davis -- Alexis: Manny? Just do what the detective tells you to do. Manny: Sorry. Sam, I didn't mean you any harm. Alexis: Thank you, Manny. Manny: You're welcome. Maxie: How about some water? Sam: Thank you. Maxie: How are you both feeling? Alexis: Maxie, can you at least check in and tell me how Ric is doing -- he was brought in when they brought me in -- and my girls? I -- I need to know how they are. They're in the -- the isolation pediatrics ward. Maxie: Yeah, I'll see what I can find out for you. Sam: And my brother, Danny -- can you check on him, please? Maxie: Um -- he's actually in the room down the hall. Sam: How sick is he? Maxie: He's not too bad. The doctors say he's not delirious or anything, he just has a fever. Sam: I want to talk to his doctor. Maxie: Ok. I'll get him for you. Sam: Thank you. Alexis: Sam, I know you hate Manny, and you have good reason. But the staff is stretched to the limit and we need to accept help from anyone that we can get it from. Sam: How would you feel if Manny were in the pediatrics ward watching your babies? [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Only a certain amount of Luke's blood can be taken at one -- Emily: No, I know all of this, dad, and I want Sonny back on that list. Monica: It is the council's decision, Emily, not ours. Alan: Your mother's right. We can't influence them. Emily: No, you mean you won't! Alan: It's not our place -- Emily: No, if Jason was lying sick in that hospital room, dad, you'd move heaven and earth to get him back on that list. But with Sonny, you're doing the opposite. You don't want him to get the serum. Alan: What I want doesn't matter. Emily: And you're going to use all of your influence to deny Sonny treatment because you're convinced that he's responsible for everything that's gone wrong with this family. Monica: Ok, Emily -- Emily, this is a very emotional situation we've got here. Now, why don't we just agree to drop it until --? Emily: No, it won't change anything. The truth is that you're willing to let Sonny die. Admit it. Alan: The truth is -- the truth is A.J.'s dead because of Sonny. He -- he took Jason and then Michael, and now it looks like he's going to take you, as well. I want it to stop. Emily: You want Sonny dead. Alan: You'd be better off. We all would. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Oh, yeah, I know how you pulled Emily in. You played the concerned friend, told her you were sensitive to her feelings, acted like -- like the man she could lean on. Sonny: It wasn't an act. Nikolas: Oh, yeah? A mob boss with a heart of gold -- I forgot. Oh, you've been playing that -- that for so long with so many women, you don't even know the difference anymore. Sonny: I tried to help Emily. She was attacked and raped. She wanted support from her husband, but you couldn't be bothered because you were too busy with Courtney. Nikolas: You're right. You're right. I treated Emily badly, I did. And there's not a day that goes by, Sonny, that I don't think about what I did or how I hurt her. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Everyone always told me how cool my dad was. I didn't believe them. I -- Luke: Lulu? I made a terrible mistake. Terrible. The worst mistake of my life. See, I wasn't cut out to be a father, and I convinced myself that the best thing for you was if I kept my distance. But the truth is -- the truth is I just -- I just was too selfish. I didn't take time out of my own miserable life to be your dad, and you -- you're a wonderful girl and you deserve so much more. Lulu: I do have the coolest dad. And I'm so glad that I got to spend time with you. Luke: Yeah. Lulu: It's been great. Luke: It's -- it's better than great. It's so much -- so much better than great. Lulu: I just want you to know that I love you. Luke: Well, sure. Well, there -- there'll be plenty of time for that mushy stuff when you're feeling better. Lulu: And if I don't? Luke: Lesley Lu, you are a Spencer. Spencers never give up. You're going to fight this, and you're going to win. Lulu: Thanks for coming after me when I went to see mom. You helped me understand. Luke: Lulu, you've got to hang on. Lulu: Take care of Lucky because he's going to need you. Luke: No, no, damn it. I'm not going to lose you, Lulu. I'm not going to lose either one of my kids! Lulu? [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: I don't buy this guardian angel crap for a minute. You weren't hanging around that room out of loyalty to Alexis. Manny: Ms. Davis believed in me. She fought for me in court. Jesse: And you got away with a slap on the wrist. No one buys this change. You're a killer; you always were. Sam's right about you. You're stalking her. You think you can take advantage of this epidemic to get to her. Manny: You got it all wrong. Jesse: No. I know people like you. You think you can do whatever you want and get away with it. Maxie: Jesse! What did you do to him? [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: All right, she's pretty much unchanged across the board, except her fever's beginning to spike. Alexis: How's Ric? Tony: He's getting treatment. Alexis: Tony, that doesn't answer my question. Tony: Ric has stabilized for now, and he's just as worried about you. Tony: Their fevers are climbing, so I want you to increase the antibiotic in their I.V. by two grams, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason's voice: She's -- she's not in there. Sam's voice: Then where is she, Jason? Jason: She's at the funeral home. Sam: No. That is the cruelest -- that is the cruelest thing a person can say to a mother. Do you know that? Jason: I'm sorry, but it's true. Sam: No. No, you're lying! You're lying to me! No! Liar! You're a liar! [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis' voice: Sam came here to visit Kristina. I don't remember what day it was because the days are all running together, but she was here -- Sonny: Right. Alexis: And she offered to help Kristina in any way that she could. Sonny: Sam was -- she wants to help, Alexis. If it were her own life, she'd take the risk at 10%, but she's not going to do it for a child. Alexis: Kristina needs those stem cells to live and she needs them right now. Did you explain that to Sam? Sonny: Yes, I did explain -- Alexis: In those exact words? Sonny: I don't know exactly -- Alexis: Think, then, because your daughter's life depends on it! [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: You're a doctor. Dad, how can you use the epidemic to get revenge on Sonny? Alan: I'm not the one who gave Sonny such a low priority, but I agree with what's been done. Emily: You're making it personal. Alan: So are you. Otherwise, you wouldn't be standing here pleading Sonny's case. Emily: Yeah, well, someone has to! Come on, mom, you know he's being unfair. Monica: The decision is out of Alan's hands. He lost his position on the Doctors' Council, Emily. And I know that you are worried about Sonny, but realistically, Alan cannot do anything to save him. Emily: Ok, well, what about you, mom? You're still on the Doctors' Council. You know that it would be a death sentence to take Sonny off that list. Monica: Look, I don't hate Sonny the way I used to. But, frankly, I'm glad I'm not making that choice. Alan: Emily, please let it go. There are so many people in this hospital who are suffering and need our help. Emily: Ok. Alan: Let's go, Monica. Ric: They're just going to let my brother die? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: My marriage to Emily is over. I thought -- I thought it could work out with Courtney. Now I've lost her, too. I'm out of both their lives. Isn't that what you wanted? Sonny: I guess so. Nikolas: What do you mean, you guess so? You should be happy about that. Why aren't you? Sonny: Maybe I see in you what I hate in myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: Luke? I am so sorry that I got the medicine instead of Lulu. Luke: Shh. Skye, please, stop. I'm just glad you're going to be ok. Skye: It doesn't seem right. Here I am getting better every minute. Lulu's just laying there getting sicker. Luke: Yeah, well, I'm going to do something about that. Who is in charge of deciding what patients get the treatment? Elizabeth: It's a group, a council of doctors. Luke: Playing God with the serum they made from my blood. Elizabeth: They're deciding on the basis of need, but I'm sure Lulu will be next on the list. Luke: You can count on it. Skye: What are you going to do? Luke: Would you keep an eye on her for me? Lorenzo: Hey -- will you give me a second? Will you get her back to bed, please? I'll step outside for a minute. [SCENE_BREAK] Manny: I didn't do anything. He collapsed. I grabbed him to keep him from falling down. Maxie: We need help! Jesse -- Tony: How's he doing? Maxie: I think maybe he has the virus. Tony: Ok, all right, he's spiking fever; he's showing all the symptoms. We need a gurney here. Luke: I got one. Tony: Where are the nurses? Luke: They're busy, I'm subbing. You need all the help you can get, man. Tony: I have to agree with you. Luke: You'll be ok, detective. [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: Well, I'm sure you're surprised to hear from me. I haven't exactly been devout as of late. But I had a choice, and I chose to save Skye, because I wasn't just going to stand there and let her slip away. But now an innocent girl is getting sicker. She's close to death. That's why I'm asking you, pleading with you, please God, save her. No matter what I said to Luke, do not put him through the hell of watching his daughter die. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis' voice: If she doesn't do it, she's going to die! Sonny, please. Sonny's voice: Sam made the best decision she could for her child's life. I can't -- can't fight her on that. I can't. We will find another way to save Kristina. I promise you. Alexis: Don't lie to yourself. If she doesn't get those stem cells, she's going to die. [Echo] [Alexis gasps] Alexis: Kristi-- Kristina. Someone's got to help her. Somebody's got to help her. Sam? Sam? Sam? Sam, can you hear me? Sam, wake up. Wake up, wake up. You got to help me. You got to give Kristina your baby's stem cells. You have to help me. You're the only one that can save her. You've got to -- you've got to give me your baby's stem cells, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You were married to a beautiful, gentle, supportive woman. She loved you, but you found yourself being pulled away. Nikolas: Emily and I had our problems, yeah. Sonny: She wouldn't have left you, but you were drawn to someone else. You fought it; you gave in. You did the selfish thing. [Nikolas sighs] Nikolas: I just -- I thought it could work, Sonny. I thought it would be the best for all of us. Sonny: You betray a woman who wouldn't have done the same to you. And in turn, you lose yourself, your honor, and your self-respect. Nikolas: You're right again. I hate myself for what I did to Emily. You're right. Sonny: It could've been worse. At least you didn't kill her. [SCENE_BREAK] Robert: I have all the latest patient charts here. We can decide who gets the next round of treatments. Lainey: How soon can we harvest more antibodies from Luke Spencer's blood? Robert: Tomorrow morning -- that's if Luke's vitals remain stable. Tony: So, basically, we're just here to decide who lives and dies? Ric: And basically you've already decided that my brother's not worth saving? Look, I -- I know that you -- how you all feel about my brother, Sonny. I felt the very same way when I first came to town. I hated him, and with good reason. But all I'm asking is for you to look past what you already know about the man and try to see him as a human being. Alan: A human being who spends his life breaking the law. Ric: Alan, I understand the way you feel about Sonny because of your son A.J. But he is a man who loves his children and who values his family, and he has just as much right to live as you or I. Robert: Well, that's what this council is here to decide. Ric: Look, all I'm asking is for you to be fair. You are not my brother's judge and jury, ok? You cannot presume a person's worth. Look, I don't envy you, all of you having to make this decision as to who gets the serum, knowing that who doesn't get it may very well die, but you have to base your decision solely on a patient's need. Tony: So what if the needs are the same? We have all the charts right here in front of us. Your wife, Alexis, your brother, Sonny -- they are in virtually identical medical conditions here, so who gets the meds? You tell me, ok? You choose. Ric: It's impossible for me to choose between my wife and my brother. Robert: That's what this council is here to do -- so nobody gets preferential treatment. Ric: And you're telling me the choice of patients who get the serum can be done impartially? Robin: We'll do our best. Ric: I'll hold you to that. Tony: We all have family and friends that are ill. Monica: Ric, the best way to take care of Alexis and Sonny is to take care of yourself. Ric: All right, good luck to you all. Monica: I agree with Emily. We can't rule by committee. There's too many variables with each of us trying to decide who deserves to get the serum and who doesn't. Alan: What's the alternative? Monica: Well, one person makes that decision. We pick the most impartial person here. Robin: I nominate Patrick. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Alexis, no, my baby is gone. Please -- Alexis: You've got to help her. You're the only one that can help her, and if you don't, she'll die. Sam: Alexis -- Alexis: Please, please. You won't be able to live with yourself, Sam. You won't, because you'll know that you could've done something and you didn't do it, and then she'll die! Sam: No, no, no, you don't know what you're -- Alexis: She'll die. Sam: You don't know what you're saying. Alexis: I know that I'm asking you to help me. I know that I'm asking you to help me. I'm begging you! Please, I'll do anything that you ask, anything at all! Sam: Please, no! Stop this! Alexis: Please, Sam, please! Don't say no! She'll die if you say no! Sam: I don't have a baby. I don't have a baby. Alexis: You might as well take a bullet to her! Danny: Leave my sister alone. Alexis: You selfish woman! Stop it! Sam: Danny -- Danny, no! [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: You knew that you were a danger to Emily. Why did you risk a relationship with her? Sonny: That's why I pushed her away. Nikolas: But you know she'll come back. You want her to fight to be with you, Sonny. I know. Sonny: Emily's out of my life. I'm not going to risk hurting her. Nikolas: Or worse, right? Sonny: Years ago I watched a woman I love die in my place. I'm not going to let that happen again. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: I don't want to seem ungrateful, but why me? Lorenzo: Ultimately, it was the doctors' decision. Skye: Lulu's getting sicker; others on this floor are in terrible shape. Why was I given the medicine and they weren't? Lorenzo: You cannot blame yourself, Skye. You were chosen. Now all you can do is be thankful and make the most of the life you've been given. [Alarm] Lorenzo: What's wrong? Elizabeth: She's convulsing. [SCENE_BREAK] Robert: All in favor of Dr. Drake making the final decision regarding dispersement of medicine, raise your hands. I'd say it's unanimous. Luke: Congratulations, Junior Drake, you've been elected God. Here's your first commandment -- my daughter gets the serum or somebody in this room dies. [NEXT_ON] Dillon: Say you'll marry me. I love you. Georgie: Then prove it by living. Lucky: Where's my medicine? Man: We need you to be close to death. Sam: Stop -- Danny: You hurt my sister. Alexis: Let go of me. Why are you trying to kill me? Monica: Put the gun down. Luke: Give my little girl the medicine; I'll put the gun away.

Luke takes the council hostage to get Lulu serum.

Nick: Married? To Eric? Brooke: Yes. Nick: What the hell is going on here? My mother thinks Eric is going to propose to her. Brooke: No. Eric is married to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: You dear, dear, sweet man. You just couldn't wait, could you? You just couldn't wait to wear the wedding band. There's not a minister on the way, is there? [ Jackie gasps ] I have to change! No, I can't -- I can't wait. Please, where's my ring? Please, put my ring on. Eric: Jackie, there is no other ring. Jackie: It's all right, Eric. I saw the receipt. I know you wanted it to be a surprise, but who cares that I know? What's important is that we're joined in our hearts, and you have made me the happiest woman on the planet. Please, put my ring on. Eric: Jackie, I can't -- I can't put a ring on your finger. Jackie: Okay. We'll wait for the ceremony. Eric: Jackie, there's not going to be a ceremony. I'm sorry, this is -- this is a misunderstanding. Jackie: A misunderstanding? You're divorced. The rings. You called, you said you had something important to tell me. The place is set up for romance. Tell me we're going to get married. Eric: Jackie, I'm already married. Jackie: Eric, I don't understand. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: I understand you're trying, Ridge. You went with me to counseling. And I'm grateful for that. I know it wasn't easy. So, as long as we're in counseling, I was thinking maybe you might be ready to come back. Come back home. Ridge: Let me think about it. Taylor: What's wrong? Obviously, you're upset about something. Ridge: Why would I be upset? Taylor: Hector? What came out in counseling, about he and I kissing -- I think that bothered you. Ridge: We made a vow. I turned my life upside down. You asked me to leave the house. I did. You kissed another man. Nothing troubling in that. Taylor: Ridge, look, I'm sorry if that hurt you. But I really was at a vulnerable time in my life, and -- that's when Hector and I kissed. But it was one kiss -- one he initiated. And I told him that it could never happen again. Ridge: Great. I'm glad we got that taken care of, then. Taylor: Ridge, how many times have I put up with your feelings for Brooke? I mean, it's poor Brooke this, poor Brooke that -- I mean, maybe it really is a good thing that I kissed hector. Because now you know what it feels like when someone you love is attracted to someone else. I mean, this constant pull you have for Brooke -- it really hurts, Ridge. It is tearing me apart. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: This is a joke. So you're saying you basically just added Eric to this whole drama, didn't you? Brooke: My daughter's parents are together again, Nick. A family, Nick! Nick: A family built on deception, Brooke! Brooke: It's the only way! Nick: No. No, you're wrong. I tried this before and it didn't work. I tried to deny my feelings. It doesn't work! Everyone knows how we feel about each other. Brooke: I want you to go. Nick: You love me, damn it. I know you do, and you know that I love you. Brooke: I am not going to hurt my daughter! Nick: Your intentions are just so good and honorable, aren't they? My god, Brooke! She's a grown woman, and you're giving her parents back to her? That's just a load of crap! Brooke: It's not just about Bridget. Nick: Well, then, I'm all ears. Fill me in. What is it about? Brooke: It's about me, too, Nick, and what I'm going to do with my life. I am not going to be a disgrace and a dishonor anymore. I can't be that person! Nick: Well, I've got a question for you. What about me? Brooke: You are going to have to be a good husband to Bridget. Nick: We tried that, already. It doesn't work. Brooke: It's the only way. Nick: I am not letting you go. Brooke: There's no other choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Jackie, I don't want to hurt you. Jackie: I'm standing here in lingerie -- that I found gift-wrapped. There are candles. And you're telling me that you've married another woman? Eric: Jackie, the time that you and I have spent together -- Jackie: Oh, please, spare me that. You married? Eric: Something happened last night. Brooke and I -- Jackie: Brooke? Eric: We were thinking about Bridget -- about our daughter. And about what would be best for her. Jackie: Eric -- Eric: The truth is -- Jackie, the truth is -- I love Brooke. I have loved Brooke for a very long time. And now, she's realized that her life is with me now. Jackie: That's impossible. Eric: No, no. It's not. I know it happened very fast, but it's not impossible. Jackie: Brooke and nick are going to get married. They're going to start a life together. Eric: Brooke and I got married in Las Vegas last night. Jackie: Oh, god! Eric: Jackie, I'm sorry. [ Jackie sobs ] Jackie. Jackie! [ Eric sighs ] I'm so sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: I agreed to go to counseling. I committed myself to you and our family completely. I want to be here. But I've made sacrifices, too. My son, R.J. -- I don't live with him anymore. I've done everything you've asked me to do. Taylor: You sound a little resentful. Ridge: I just don't know what else I can possibly do to prove to you that Brooke is not a threat to our marriage. [ Phone ringing ] I'll get it. Hello? Bridget? Wait, slow down -- she what? When? I don't believe that. Come on, tell me you're kidding, right? Bridget? Bridget! Taylor: What? What is it? Ridge: Brooke got married last night. Taylor: Married? To whom? Ridge: Bridget wouldn't say. Taylor: Oh, god. Not Dante? Ridge: I don't know. I'm sure as hell going to find out. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: It's different this time, Nick. Nick: How? Tell me. Brooke: I'm not available. Nick: So Eric is the answer? Is that what you're saying? Brooke: Focus on what's really important -- what really matters. Family -- my daughter and her baby. And the man that I'm with -- Nick: Is a man that you're not in love with! Brooke: It's about more than that! Nick: What? I'm waiting. Tell me, what's it about? I'd like to know. What's it about? I'll tell you exactly what it's about! It's about passion. It's about what you feel inside, what you know you feel. And that's passion. And you don't feel that for Eric Forrester. You don't feel that for any man but me. And I know that. And you know that. Do you feel passionate now? Do you feel passionate now? Brooke: Yes. Yes. No! No! I've made my decision, Nick. And there is no going back. [SCENE_BREAK] [ Knocking on door ] Stephanie: Are you alone? Eric: I'm expecting someone. Stephanie: Jackie? Eric: No. Stephanie: Well, she's on her way here -- with some crazy idea that you're going to ask her to marry you. Eric: Jackie's already been here. She's gone now. Stephanie: She left? Eric: That's right. Stephanie: Without even opening the wine? Eric: The wine's not going to be opened. Not with Jackie. Stephanie: So you're not going to ask her to marry you? Eric: No. Stephanie: Thank goodness. [ Stephanie laughs ] I thought -- here I thought you were just about to do something stupid. [SCENE_BREAK] [ Doorbell rings ] Taylor: Hector. Hector: I know. I probably shouldn't be here. Taylor: No. It's okay. Come on in. Hector: I just wanted to know how things have been going. Um -- with the counselor. Taylor: Well -- Rome wasn't built in a day. Hector: That bad? Taylor: I told Ridge that you and I had kissed. Hector: Oh. How'd he take it? Taylor: You know Ridge. Hector: Doesn't quite grasp the concept of a double standard. Taylor: He's trying. Hector: You don't sound convinced. Taylor: Bridget just called. Apparently, Brooke's gotten married. Hector: To who? Taylor: Who knows! With Brooke it could be anybody. Hector: Wow. That must've hit Ridge like a ton of bricks. Taylor: Oh, I'd say, judging from the way he went running out of here after he hung up the phone, that's a really good assessment. Hector: I'd offer encouragement, but I'm not sure that'd be honest. Taylor: We are right in the middle of having this conversation where he's telling me that Brooke is no longer a part of his life -- the phone rings, she's having a crisis, and he goes running out the door. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Logan. Brooke: Ridge. What are you doing here? Ridge: I got a call from Bridget. She was very distraught. She said you got married. That's not true, is it? Brooke: Ridge -- Ridge: You're married? Brooke: Why do you care? Ridge: Why do I care? How can you ask me that? Brooke: It's my life now. What does it matter to you what I do with it? Ridge: Logan -- you know how much I love you. Brooke: Don't. You said Bridget was distraught. What's going on with her? Everything I'm doing right now is for her. Ridge: Including getting married? Brooke: I don't want to keep just thinking about myself, Ridge. I want to do something right for my daughter. Ridge: Mother said you and Nick love each other. It can't be Nick. That would destroy Bridget. Brooke: No. No, it's not Nick. Ridge: Dante? Brooke: No. Ridge: Then who? Who put that ring on your finger? [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: I want to be married to Ridge. But I -- I feel like I'm living on borrowed time. I feel like I'm sitting on a time bomb. It's like, any day they could run into each other, and lock eyes, and then all of a sudden -- bam! It happens. Hector: Only a fool would lose you, Taylor. Taylor: I just really can't live like this anymore. I can't live like this, hector. I'm always wondering -- when they're going to find each other again. The way he just ran to her, it's like -- I'm already wondering if today isn't going to be the day. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: You're looking at a woman who's focused on her family. For the first time, my priorities are where they should be. My daughter's happiness. Her baby. Running a company with your father. Ridge: I'm not asking you who you're running a company with. I'm asking who you married! Brooke: I just told you. Your father. Ridge: You and dad? That's ridiculous. Brooke: We got married in Vegas last night. Ridge: He's married to my mother. Brooke: Not anymore. Eric worked it out. Don't ask me how. Ridge: You just told me he divorced my mother, I have to ask how. Brooke: Jonathan. He has power of attorney. He handled it somehow. Ridge: Does my mother know about this? Brooke: I don't know. Ridge: Okay. I feel like I'm about to be sick. This is not -- this is not right. You're just concerned about Bridget -- and the situation that she's in. That's all that's happening here, right? Brooke: My daughter deserves her parents together. Ridge: Tell me you're joking about all this. Brooke: What greater gift? Ridge: Brooke, marriage is not a gift. It's not something you just wrap up like a birthday present. It's a commitment. Brooke: I know. I made a commitment to you, remember? Ridge: No, no, no. Okay. This isn't happening. You and dad? Brooke: Why is that so hard to believe? Ridge: Logan, listen. Okay. Let's just slow down and stop this craziness here. Now, since you left, your life has been in chaos. And you've been in love with dad -- you've been in love with Nick -- but the truth here -- you know the truth here. Brooke: What truth? Ridge: There's only been one man in your life. And it's not Nick. And it's not dad. Brooke: Is it you, Ridge? Is that what you're trying to say? That it's you? [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: We've been through difficult times. And we have both said and done things that we shouldn't have. But to send Jonathan to some -- Banana Republic -- to get a knee jerk divorce? Eric: Born from years of hell with you, Stephanie. Stephanie: Despite the hard times, I love you. I always will. Can't we please just -- can't we please just put all of this behind us now? Eric: After what you've done to Bridget? Stephanie: I did -- what I did to -- what I did was for Bridget's best interest. She had to know that Nick and her mother were involved. And now she does. Eric -- I want to salvage our marriage. More than anything in the world, that's what I want to do. Please. Eric: It's too late. Stephanie: Oh, it's not too late. Eric: Stephanie -- Stephanie: I won't lose you. I simply will not allow that to happen. Eric: There are some things in this world that are beyond your control. I went to Las Vegas last night. Stephanie: Las Vegas? Eric: I got married. Stephanie: You got married last night in Las Vegas? Eric: You expected an invitation? Stephanie: Who did you marry? Eric: You're not going to like this.

She asks Nick to leave

[Mid-tempo music plays, indistinct conversations in Monaco] Finn: Have I told you that I'm helping you because you're blackmailing me? Anna: Not for the last few minutes. Finn: Well, then, I'm due. The only reason why I'm helping you is because -- Anna: Oh, come on. Who doesn't want to grow up to be a secret agent? Finn: The one who wanted to grow up to be an infectious disease specialist. Anna: [Sighs] Oh, stop whining just for a minute and remember that this is all for the greater good. Back there. See? There. That's our target. She's got a bob and a pattern dress, right? Finn: Okay. I see her. Anna: Yeah. Finn: What do I do? Anna: I'll go in first. Wait three minutes, then follow. Finn: Then what? Anna: Oh, you'll know what to do. Finn: Wait! You -- [Door opens] [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: That's it. Kristina: Yay. Thank you. Kiki: Yeah. Kristina: Sam was so focused on getting Jason into long-term care, she left her jacket in the ICU. So, how are you? How's the med-school fast track going? Kiki: [Chuckles] It's like walking a tightrope. I'm afraid to look down 'cause I don't want to freeze. Who exactly thought I could do this? Kristina: You did. As long as you believe in yourself, who cares what anyone else thinks? Kiki: That is so true. Sometimes, you just have to do what you know is right, even if people don't get it, you got to follow your heart. [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: So, this is the world and class that Jane Austen inhabited. Now, unfortunately, we can't just hop in a tardis and jump back in time to 18th- century England. Student: Why not? Parker: [Chuckles] Well... we have the next best thing, because through Austen's work, we get to see her world. And we can see how seriously class and gender distinctions mattered to people back then. Student: Don't class and gender distinctions still matter? Parker: Very much. Yes, good point. But they manifest in different ways. Even though the world has changed, the people, her characters, what they wanted and why -- in that way, Austen's insights remain very fresh today. Molly: But, Professor... Parker: Yes, Molly? Molly: Jane Austen and the people that she knew... Parker: Mm-hmm. Molly: ...I mean, they knew right from wrong, didn't they? Parker: Well, yeah. I mean, sure. Most of the time. Molly: So to crush someone's heart... you know, the way Willoughby does to Marianne... that would be unforgivable in Austen's world. And hopefully still our own today... wouldn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Charlotte: Do you think Bailey's scared? Valentin: Yeah. Yeah, I think she's probably a little scared. But once she gets here to Shriners Hospitals for Children, she'll realize there's nothing to be scared of. Charlotte: What's going to happen? Valentin: The doctors are fully going to assess Bailey, and they're gonna come up with the best treatment for her scoliosis. Charlotte: I texted Bailey this morning. She said she's glad we're here to help. Valentin: Well, you know, it's the doctors that are really gonna help. We're just here for moral support. Charlotte: What does that mean? Valentin: Moral support? It means, when somebody's going through something really difficult, you show up to offer your encouragement, even though there's really nothing you can do to help. Charlotte: But, Papa, you did help. You told Bailey's mom to bring her here. [Elevator bell dings] Valentin: Yeah, I did. Oh. Hello, Lulu. This is a surprise. Charlotte: Lulu, we didn't know you were coming. Lulu: Oh, I'm your mother, Charlotte. I thought that I should be here for your friend... and for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nelle: My landlord slipped this underneath my door. My apartment is being sold, and I am being evicted. [Sighs] Michael: Okay. Well, this isn't too big of a deal. Nina: What? Michael: Okay, yeah, it... it is kind of a big deal, but it's nothing we can't solve, right? You can always move in with me. Nelle: No. No, that's -- that's way too soon. [Sighs] It's fine. I'm just figuring this all out. I just need time to process. Michael: Look, it's going to be okay. You're making way too big of a deal out of this. Nelle: How can you say that to me? You know what? Never mind. I know how. You've never been in my position. And you never will be. Michael: Nelle, I... Nelle: You know what? I gotta go. I have a prescription to pick up. Carly: Hey. Michael: Hey. Carly: Okay. I'm just gonna ask: What was that? Michael: Well, um... it had nothing to do with Nelle's late fiancé, if that's what you're wondering. Carly: Okay. What could be more important? Michael: Well, what? Than breaking up with Nelle? Carly: Nothing. Nothing's more important than that. Did you? Did you break up with Nelle? [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: Ah, sorry. Epiphany needs me. Kristina: Go. I'll be fine. Kiki: Bye. Thanks for finding Sam's jacket. Kristina: Oh, yeah. Just doing my job. Okay. If memory serves, Molly is in... [Elevator bell dings] Kristina: You're in Parker's class right now. This ought to work. [Button clicks] [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: Much of Austen's work is about heartbreak. But it was also about misunderstanding. Again and again, her heroines and heroes misunderstood what was going on with the other person... misunderstood what was going on within themselves. But the conclusion that was drawn made perfect sense under the circumstances. Sometimes these misunderstandings were about wealth and position. For instance, "Do I want to marry them, or do they want to marry me just to better their lives?" But not always. Sometimes they'd ask, "Do they really love me? Will they always love me?" Or, "Why did they leave? Was it because of me? Or was it their family and their station in life... that kept them from staying?" Now, we're dealing with Austen, so, of course, it's gonna mostly come down to love, like Elizabeth and Darcy's love for each other despite his pride and her prejudice. Do you see what I did there? Or Elinor and Edward's love for each other despite his sister's machinations. Or, as you pointed out, Molly, Marianne and Willoughby's love for each other was very one-sided... and broke her heart, nearly killing her... only for her to return Colonel Brandon's love later on. Because, see, in Austen's world, two people rarely discover that they love each other at the same time. Student: Otherwise, there would be no story. Parker: Well, that's a very good point. Thank you. But, see, in Austen's world, things always end up okay. Love wins. I mean, we should all be so lucky, right? Wouldn't it be great if we all knew ourselves the way that Austen knew her characters? I mean, if we could give ourselves that second, third, and fourth chance that she always gave them. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: [Gasps] Oh! Could I ask you something, please? Waiter: Oh, sure. Anna: Thank you. Uh, where's the ladies' room? Waiter: Oh, uh, we have two water closets. They are right over there. Anna: Oh, perfect. Merci. Waiter: Ah, yeah. Finn: Appears someone's been poisoned. I guess that's my cue. Erich: Ma'am, what is it? Cassandra: [Choking] Erich: Ma'am! Finn: I'm a doctor! I'm a doctor. Allow me to help. It's okay. It's all right. It's okay. Easy, easy. Cassandra: [Choking] [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, mom, but Nelle and I are still together, okay? Actually, I'd say we're closer than we've ever been. Carly: Oh, okay. So, the fact that she had a rich fiancé who died under mysterious circumstances -- Michael: Yeah, also known as "an accident." Carly: Which everyone thinks she caused, Michael! Michael: Mom, I already had this talk with her. She explained everything to me. Carly: I bet she did. Let me guess -- it started with, "I'm a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. None of it was my fault." Michael: It wasn't. Look, Zach's parents didn't approve of Nelle. He died. They blamed her. Carly: What about the police? The police named her as a person of interest. Michael: She was never charged. Carly: Okay. You know what? Insufficient evidence does not mean innocence. Michael: Doesn't mean she's guilty, either. Mom, look. Okay, I'll admit I was shocked when I found this out. I was, but... I understand why she didn't tell me. I accept it. And I believe her. [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: Okay. Your essays are due on Thursday. Don't ruin my weekend. I'll see you then. Kristina: Molly, I'm glad I caught you. I have your keys. Molly: Oh! My God! Thank you so much. I was getting ready to go over the whole campus with a metal detector. Kristina: It's a good thing I have your schedule on my phone and... oh, excuse me, Professor. Parker: You're doing a good deed, I see, Kristina. Student: Professor. Parker: Yeah. Student: Can I ask you a question about the essay? Parker: Of course. Molly: What the hell do you think you're doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Charlotte: I can't believe you're here. My papa said we should come for moral support. Ms. Caldwell: Mr. Cassadine, I can't thank you enough. When the dance teacher told me to have Bailey checked for scoliosis, I was blindsided. I had no idea what the next step should be. The app was so helpful. Valentin: I'm glad you brought Bailey here for a follow-up. The doctors will make a complete diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan. Ms. Caldwell: If you hadn't told me about Shriners Hospitals, I wouldn't have known. Valentin: I had scoliosis myself as a child. So I'm a huge supporter of the hospital and the work that they do. Lulu: My nephew was at Shriners Hospitals in Boston a couple years ago for a burn injury. He received excellent care. Dr. Brown: Ms. Caldwell? Dr. Brown. Welcome to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Ms. Caldwell: Dr. Brown, it's so good to meet you. Dr. Brown: Now, which of these young ladies is Bailey? Bailey: Me. I'm Bailey. Dr. Brown: Oh. Well, welcome to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Bailey. Charlotte: Are you gonna make her all better? Dr. Brown: That is exactly what we're going to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Hey, Kiki. Kiki: Hi. Dante: I, uh -- I was looking for you. I wonder if you could help me out with something. Kiki: Sure. What do you need? Dante: Your mother. Can't get ahold of her. She doesn't seem to be at home. She's not returning phone calls or texts. Kiki: Yeah, I haven't been able to get in touch with her, either. Dante: Did you know she sold a tapestry to Valentin Cassadine? Kiki: Really? Dante: Yeah. Kiki: No, I-I didn't know that. Dante: I just thought it was kind of odd because she watched Valentin shoot Nikolas Cassadine. Kiki: Yeah, she mentioned that, more than once. Dante: Right. So, why get into business with someone who killed someone you care about? Kiki: I'm afraid you're gonna have to ask her. Dante: That's what I'm trying to do. I can't find her. Do you have any idea where she would be? Kiki: I don't know exactly. Dante: But you do know something? About her and Valentin? Kiki: Is this official police business? Because all I have is speculation. Dante: No, listen, no. It's not. It's personal, okay? Spencer Cassadine is suing Valentin Cassadine for the wrongful death of his father. If he wins the civil case, that helps us in family court. We get full custody of Charlotte. But the first step is proving wrongful death. And your mother's testimony, because she was the only witness, is pivotal. Kiki: I understand. Dante: Your mother is a threat to Valentin. Why would they be in business together? [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: She's having an allergic reaction. This is epinephrine. This is gonna help you breathe. Anna: [Speaking French] Waiter: I don't know. She was just having her tea. Anna: Tea? Waiter: Tea. Anna: Mm. Finn: Better? Cassandra: Yes. Better. [Breathes deeply] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Nelle was a suspect in a criminal investigation into the death of her fiancé, and you act like you don't care. Michael: Of course, I care, Mom! That's why I asked her about it. Carly: And that's it?! You're just gonna take her word for it? No -- no follow-up? No further investigation? Michael: What is there to investigate, Mom? It was a sad, tragic accident. And despite their best efforts, the grieving family, desperate to find a scapegoat, couldn't put it on Nelle. Carly: Mm. Okay. All right, Michael. Let's, uh, look at it this way: Assuming Nelle really is innocent, wouldn't you want proof? Isn't it in her best interests to exonerate her completely? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I just need to see Parker again. Molly: Why? Kristina: I'll explain everything later, but for now -- Molly: Kristina, whatever you're doing, it is a big mistake. Kristina: Maybe. But it's mine to make. Molly: Just don't get hurt again. Parker: Well, I mean, that's definitely an out-of-the-box way to go. Kristina: Look, Parker and I are done. I know that. She knows that. But this is important. Molly: Can you at least give me a hint so I don't worry? Kristina: I did something. Nothing major, but...it was unfair. And it's been weighing on me the past couple of days, and I just need to tell the truth and get it over with. So just, please. Just trust me. Molly: Okay. Be careful. And I believe these are yours. Parker: You're not leaving with Molly? Kristina: I...dropped by to give her something. Parker: Her keys, yeah. I saw. Kristina: But since I'm here, I figured we could talk. Parker: Why? Kristina: "Why"? Parker: Kristina, you and Valerie seemed very happy together. I really don't think there's anything more to say. Kristina: Parker, whatever happened between us, good or bad, I feel like that you've always tried to be honest with me. And that's why I'm here. I need to be honest with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassandra: Thank you, Dr... Finn: Finn. Cassandra: Thank you, Dr. Finn. I don't know what I would have done without you. Finn: I'm glad I could help. Cassandra: You just happen to carry that with you? Finn: Never know when you might need it. Cassandra: I'm certainly glad you had it today. I really can't thank you enough. Finn: No need to thank me. I did what anyone in my position would do. Cassandra: Oh. Clearly, we know very different people. Finn: Hm. We should get you to a hospital. Cassandra: Just like that, you're no fun anymore. Finn: I was no fun to begin with. You were too busy choking to notice. Cassandra: At any rate, thank you very much for your concern, but I don't like hospitals. Finn: Who does? I work in hospitals, and I hate them. But you really should go. Doctor's orders. Cassandra: But I don't like to follow orders. I prefer to trust my own judgment. And seeing as I'm feeling so much better, thanks to you... by the way, how did you know so quickly what was wrong with me? Are you an allergist? Finn: I'm an infectious-disease specialist. Cassandra: Is that right? Mm-hmm. So, what brings you to Monaco? Finn: Traveling with a friend. Cassandra: Then fate brought us together at an opportune time. As you may have already guessed, my health is quite... delicate. I have to be very careful about what I eat and drink. Alas, I was not careful enough today. Finn: I'm just glad you are okay, but I should go now and jo-- Cassandra: Please. Not yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Ms. Caldwell: Mr. Cassadine referred me to the spinescreen app, and then he recommended that I bring Bailey here. Dr. Brown: Well, we are dedicated to improving the lives of children. We offer the latest inpatient and outpatient services. And we're able to meet all of a child's orthopedic needs all in one building. Lulu: Is there any special qualifications? Dr. Brown: Nope. We accept children all the way up to the age of 18 according to their medical needs, regardless of a family's ability to pay or not. So, if Bailey is ready, we can start the exam. Bailey: Can Charlotte come? Dr. Brown: I'm afraid not. But there's a terrific playroom just down the hall that she might enjoy. Lulu: Thank you, Doctor. We'll find it. Ms. Caldwell: Mr. And Mrs. Cassadine, you've been so great. I don't want to impose. Lulu: We don't mind waiting. Ms. Caldwell: Thanks. Dr. Brown: Right this way, ladies. Lulu: [Chuckles] Charlotte: Why didn't you tell Bailey's mom that you're married to Nina and Lulu's married to Dante? Valentin: I think Bailey's mom has other things to worry about. Lulu: We'll tell her later. What do you say we go check out that playroom? Charlotte: Are you coming, Papa? Lulu: I think he should stay here, in case Bailey and her mom need him. Valentin: Vas-y, ma petite. Je serai là bientôt. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: I don't know anything for sure. Dante: Okay. What do you think you know? Kiki: I think my mom's at a clinic in St. Petersburg, Russia. Dante: Russia? Kiki: She thinks they can restore her face. Dante: Ah. You don't seem too happy about that. Kiki: I'm pretty concerned. For lots of reasons. Dante: One of those reasons being Valentin Cassadine? Kiki: I haven't talked to her since before she left, but... I have reason to believe that Valentin set up this whole trip for her. Dante: Well, that means that each of them has something the other wants very badly. Kiki: That'd be my guess, too. Sorry, Dante. Dante: No, no, it's okay. Thanks, Kiki. Kiki: Yeah. Dante: [Sighs] Kiki: Nelle. Hey, Nelle. Hey. Is something wrong? Nelle: Yep. Carly. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Who do you think you're talking to, Mom? I mean, come on. You don't want Nelle "exonerated." You want her out of my life. Carly: I tried to back off, Michael. I really did. You have to put yourself in my position. Nelle's fiancé was a healthy, wealthy young man, okay? And he made her chief beneficiary of his will. Then he died in a kayaking accident with her after the boat had been tampered with. Michael: I know all that. Carly: And let's say that his family didn't suspect Nelle. And let's say the police didn't investigate her. I still think it's a really big coincidence that here she is, showing up in town, and look at you -- a healthy, wealthy young man. Michael: I get it. Carly: And you're in a relationship, just like she was in a relationship with Zachary grant. And you guys could get serious, just like she got serious with him. I know you. You're not a prenup kind of guy. You're the guy that's like, "I'm gonna love you forever. You can have everything, including my heart." Michael: Okay. You know, I've never been married. You can't even say that for sure. Carly: I can, too, Michael. I'm your mother. And when your only surviving son is dating a woman whose former fiancé died under mysterious circumstances, you bet I'm gonna be worried. Michael: I appreciate your concern. Carly: Then just do me a favor... Michael: I do. But don't... Carly: ...And talk to the family about their suspicions. And talk to the police. At the very least, it'll give me peace of mind. Michael: [Sighs] Mom, you're being -- you're being ridiculous. Carly: I'll take it. I'll take that. I'd rather be ridiculous than lose you to some mysterious "accident." [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: Okay. So, what do you need to be honest with me about? Kristina: Well, first of all, I didn't need to give Molly anything. I wanted to see you. Parker: Why? Kristina: I haven't been truthful with you. Valerie... Valerie is great. But that night that you saw us at The Floating Rib, she wasn't my date. She was my wing-woman. I told her that I had an inappropriate crush on you and that we slept together and you dumped me right after. Parker: Oh, Kristina, I'm -- I am -- I so wish I had handled things differently. Kristina: Valerie wanted to make you regret dumping me, so she kissed me, and I...played along. Parker: But the next day at Kelly's, you g-- Kristina: Yeah, uh... she saw me talking to you and just assumed that she should keep up the act that we were a couple. And at the time... um, you know, I wanted to let you know that I had moved on. [Sighs] You're in a new city, trying to rebuild your life. I mean, the last thing that you need is more drama from me, right? Parker: Wait. So... so you lied about being with Valerie... for my sake? Kristina: Isn't that why a lot of people lie? You know, to protect the other people's feelings? Especially people that they... anyway, yes, I lied. Just like I lied when I accused you of harassment at Wesleyan. But I don't want to lie anymore... especially not to you. Parker: Thanks. I really appreciate that. Kristina: And one more thing. Full disclosure. I was dating a guy when you and I were together. Aaron. I told him about us, and it's been over for a while. I'm not dating him. Or anyone else. I'm just like you... single. [SCENE_BREAK] Valentin: Did Charlotte stay in the playroom? Lulu: She met some kids. She's having fun. Valentin: Good. Well, thanks for letting me bring her here today. Lulu: I think it's important that Charlotte's here for her friend. Valentin: I agree. Lulu: You've been really great through all this. Valentin: Well, I'm glad that Bailey's gonna get the care that she needs. Lulu: What about you? Valentin: I don't know. What about me? Lulu: I'm sorry. I...don't know the specifics. I know that you had problems... physical issues when you were younger. I'm sorry that you suffered. Valentin: Oh, please. You don't care about my suffering. Lulu: That's not true. I used to think that you were a monster. But I've watched you with Charlotte. There's no denying that you love her. [SCENE_BREAK] Nelle: You know what? I'm not gonna bother you with this. I'm just gonna -- I'm gonna go. Kiki: No, no, don't worry about it. If you -- if you need to vent, I'm more than happy to listen. Oh, by the way, I saw the pictures of you and Michael from Morocco. You guys looked so happy. Nelle: Yeah, we were. I mean we are. Kiki: Is that why Carly's upset? Nelle: It's not any one thing with her. She just -- she hates me. Kiki: Oh. Well, be careful. Carly, you know, when she does something, she goes all-in, so when she hates you, she hates you with everything she's got. Nelle: That much I know. Kiki: Until she doesn't. I was...horrible to Michael. I was thoughtless and selfish, and... Carly really let me have it. Nelle: I'm sure. Kiki: Yeah. Then, when Morgan died, things were horrible again, and... eventually, Carly realized that I really did love Morgan. It's not like we're planning a shopping trip together anytime soon, but... she's moved past it. Nelle: [Chuckles] You know, I appreciate the encouragement, Kiki, but, uh... I think it's a little different in my situation. I tried to destroy Carly's marriage and her family. So I don't think there's any coming back from that. Kiki: Okay. So, Carly hates you. But Michael really cares about you, and you feel the same way about him. Nelle: Yeah, I do. Kiki: Then I don't see any reason why Carly won't forgive you. Eventually. Someday. I mean, all of your sins against her and her family are in the past now. What else could she possibly have on you? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Please believe me -- nothing would make me happier than Nelle being innocent in all of this. Michael: [Scoffs] Really? Carly: Yes, really. 'Cause that means you would be safe and happy, and that's all I've ever wanted for you. But for you just to take it on faith that you're not in any danger and not to talk to the people involved when you're dating this girl... that frightens me, Michael. Michael: Okay. I get it. Carly: Do you? Michael: Yes. I understand why you're worried. Look, we already lost Morgan. We don't know if Jason's gonna be okay or not. And Dad... he almost died not too long ago. And I understand you don't want to risk losing anyone else. Neither do I. But, Mom, I don't need to know any more about how Zachary Grant died. Carly: Oh, Michael... Michael: Have you ever taken a risk before, hmm? Ignored all the red flags and the warnings? Carly: Yes, I have. Michael: Mm-hmm. Carly: And it bites me in the ass every time. Michael: No, not every single time. There's plenty of times, plenty of situations where your instincts told you you were right... and you did what you wanted, despite what everyone else said. True? Carly: Yes. Yes, yes, but, Michael -- Michael: No, Mom, Mom, I believe -- I believe Nelle. That's it. And nothing you say is gonna change my mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: Yeah, if you'll forgive me, I've kept my friend waiting long enough. But you... Cassandra: Cassandra. Finn: Cassandra. You should get some more tests. Your allergies seem quite severe. Cassandra: Oh, I've been to far too many doctors. And none of them are as quick on their feet as you. Uh, Dr. Finn... Finn: Yes? Cassandra: Never mind. I... I've taken too much time away from your friend. Enjoy your stay in Monaco. Finn: Thank you. Anna: Merci. Espresso? How'd it go? Finn: Well, after you sent that poor, unsuspecting woman into anaphylaxis, how'd it go? It went nowhere. I learned nothing. What was that you gave her, anyway? Anna: Oh, that's just a little drug that mirrors an allergic reaction. Even if you hadn't acted, it would have subsided after a while. She was never in any real danger. Finn: Oh! That's good to know. Anna: You're welcome. And your -- your little plan to try to connect with Sandra, the whole thing's a bust. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I guess that's all I had to say. Parker: Really? That's it? Kristina: You want more? Parker: [Chuckles] Kristina: Anyway, I... didn't want you thinking something that wasn't true. After everything else. Parker: Well, in the spirit of openness, uh... I have something I should say...too. Um... when I came to town and we... Kristina: Made love? Parker: Yeah. I wasn't completely honest with you... or myself, for that matter. I was going through so much. I didn't even understand what I was thinking about my marriage or my wife... and especially about you. [Sighs] I guess what I'm saying is, I've regretted the way that -- that I ended that. Like, leaving a note? You deserved so much better. Kristina: I mean, dumping me face-to-face might have been worse. I'm not exactly known for my graciousness. Parker: Well, in the spirit of honesty, no. You're not. Kristina: Yeah, well... whatever happened, um... here we are. Parker: Yeah. [Sighs] Here we are. Where is that, exactly? Kristina: We're...cool. Parker: Wait. Actually... ...I-I don't know that we are. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You're very good with Charlotte. Even I have to admit that. So I have revised my opinion. You're not a monster. You're just a very bad man. Valentin: There it is. Lulu: My point is, you were able to help Charlotte understand what's going on. The empathy you're showing Bailey and her mother obviously comes from personal experience. Valentin: And you are hoping that I'll share with you my personal experience. Lulu: I'm saying that, as Charlotte's mother, I should probably know what her biological father went through. Valentin: Huh. Huh. Okay. [Sighs] Just before he died, my father... sent me to boarding school to hide me from Helena. Lulu: Because you were living proof he had cheated on her? Valentin: Because I was a rival for her son. She'd have killed me if she found me. I was 5 years old. My father set up a trust fund for education, but there was nothing left over for medical care, so [Breathes deeply] My scoliosis went untreated. Lulu: And it got really bad? Valentin: Yeah. It got really bad. But that won't be the case for Bailey, because there's no better place to treat her than here. [SCENE_BREAK] Nelle: Before I came to Port Charles, I was... involved in a situation that, let's just say, I didn't handle very well. Kiki: Wait a second. Are you telling me that you have a past? That you made mistakes?! [Gasps dramatically] Nelle: They were some pretty big mistakes. Kiki: Oh, please. I used to set up poker games to scam frat guys. Do I have regrets? Eh. Nelle: Okay, yeah, but you've obviously been able to move on. Carly and her mom are trying to dig up all of this dirt on me from when I was broke, younger, and stupid. It's just making me sick. Kiki: Here's my advice: When Carly finds something on you, just be honest about it. Tell Michael. Michael will listen. You just have to be completely honest with him. Nelle: I know. Kiki: Carly would do anything for him. Even get along with you. Nelle: Here's hoping. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm not gonna pretend that I'm not concerned and that I don't see why you won't take a closer look at all of this. But I hear you: It's your life. It's your decision. Michael: And you'll -- you'll back off Nelle? Carly: Um... I hope you know what you're doing. And that's all I'm gonna say about it. Except... Michael: Oh, here we go. Every single time you say, "That's all I have to say," there's always more. Every time. What? What is it this time? Carly: I love you. So much. And I always will. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Since we have a minute alone together... Valentin: We seem to be enjoying a momentary truce. You sure you want to ruin it with whatever you're gonna say? Lulu: This isn't about what separates us. It's about what binds us. Valentin: Charlotte? Lulu: Like it or not, we're both her parents. And if this custody case goes the way I want it to -- Valentin: You're gonna be her sole parent. Lulu: Despite what happened with Nikolas, I want you to know that I respect the fact that you are Charlotte's father. You will always have visitation. She will know you as her father. Valentin: And what will Dante be? Lulu: Dante will be her stepfather, father figure, whatever. You are her "Papa." Valentin: Thank you for acknowledging that. Lulu: And since this will be our situation, I... think it's important for me to know more about you. To understand how you physically became the man you are today. Valentin: Are you looking for dirt to use against me? Lulu: I didn't realize this was some deep, dark secret. Valentin: I underwent a series of expensive surgeries... that were not without discomfort. But the results were worth it. I was able to stand up straight for the first time in my life. Lulu: Were you ever scared that Charlotte might... Valentin: Yeah, I was scared. But if she did have scoliosis, I would bring her here, where she could receive the finest care. Charlotte: Papa! Do you know when Bailey will be finished? There's a really cool playroom. Valentin: Well, I don't know. But I do know that the doctors want to check her very carefully. Charlotte: This is a really fun place. Is it like the place where you went when you had scoliosis? Valentin: No. No, no, no, no, no, no. I wish I'd been able to come here, because I know they would have taken very good care of me. Hey, listen, I want to get a present for Bailey, but I don't know what she's gonna want. Can you help me with it? [Elevator bell dings] Valentin: 'Cause I was thinking, if it was a grown-up, we could get her flowers. But I don't think she's... Lulu: I can't believe you're here! Valentin: Hey. Lulu: Mm. Valentin: How's, uh -- how's Bailey? Lulu: The doctor's still examining her. What is it? Valentin: I think you need to know something about Valentin. Lulu: What has he done now? Valentin: I think he got to Ava. Lulu: Got to her how? Valentin: Sounds like he convinced her to recant her statement about seeing him kill Nikolas. [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: So, if this turns out to be a total bust, may I leave in, like, the next hour, or do I have to wait till the morning? Anna: [Sighs] Erich: Sorry to interrupt. Madame sends this with her compliments. Finn: Oh. Thank you. Anna: For God's sake, aren't you gonna open it? Just open it. Finn: Oh. Yes. Anna: [Sighs] Finn: She has very nice penmanship. Anna: Oh. Finn: "Thank you so much again, my dear doctor. I can't repay you, but please come by... and see me tomorrow at the address and time below so I may give you a token of my gratitude." Anna: Oh, my God. That's so great. [Gasps] You think this whole thing is a bust? Finn: You think otherwise? Anna: This is all going swimmingly. [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: Yeah, I don't know about you, Kristina, but the only way that I'm gonna be "cool" with this is if we find some real closure. Kristina: Closure. Right. Yeah. Of course. Parker: No more notes or hints. Kristina: Or made-up excuses to run into you. Parker: We just need to sit down and talk together face-to-face. I mean, that's the only way that we'll ever -- or I shouldn't speak for you. That's the only way that I'm gonna be... okay with this. Kristina: No, right. Me too. Parker: There's still some stuff that I'd like to say. Nothing bad. Just...stuff I want to get out there. Kristina: Yeah, me too. Definitely. Great. So, when should we talk about -- Parker: How about now? Kristina: Now? Parker: Yeah. I mean, if you have some time, let's just go somewhere private. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Hey, it's me. I need you to do something for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: "You don't know me, but my name is Sharon Grant. I'm Zachary Grant's sister. We need to talk about Janelle Benson."

Anna drugs some tea and Cassandra ends up choking

Victoria: Hey. Nick: The social worker let you spend a few minutes with Lucy? Victoria: Yeah. Daniel: How's she doing? Billy: She gave the thumbs-up. Victoria: Yeah, it was sort of making its way into her mouth, so... (Cell phone alert chimes) Nick: (Tsks) Victoria: What's the matter? Nick: Uh, it's just some business I need to deal with. Victoria: Uh, well, you can go. I mean, we'll be fine, right? Billy: Yeah. Nick: Okay. Call me, all right? If you need me. Victoria: Yeah, I will. I'll call you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Would you stop that? You're making me nervous. Phyllis: You should be nervous. The tide has turned against us. Daisy: Well, you can thank your son's testimony for that. Leslie: I haven't had my shot at him yet. You're still on board with the strategy? Phyllis: Just win the case. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: That's quite a prediction-- the bottom dropping out of the Newman stock price. Jack: What are you looking for? Genevieve: Your crystal ball. Jack: No crystal ball. I just felt a little, uh, tingle. Genevieve: I get those, too. (Computer alert chimes) Jack: Ooh. Woman: Unconfirmed sources report Victor Newman, founder of Newman Enterprises, which is going public at this very moment, has had a massive stroke. Jack: (Inhales deeply) Poor Victor. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: The source adds that Newman is en route to the hospital at this moment, and his prognosis is guarded. Adam: Bummer, Dad. Get well soon. Yeah, we're on schedule. When the Newman stock price starts dropping, which should be right about... now... I will give you the word soon when to start buying up as many shares as possible. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Bonnie: Coming! Coming! Coming! (Pounding on door) Michael: Oh, what took you so long, Bonnie? What happened to Mr. Newman? What? Bonnie: Nothing happened. Nothing at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: (Sighs) Victor: So how is she? Diane: Something isn't right. You have to help us. Woman: Her vitals, they all check out. Blood pressure and temp are normal. If she's in distress, the reading would indicate, uh-- Victor: It's all nor-- it's all normal? Diane: (Gasps) Please. Please, I can't lose this baby. (Sighs) (Gasps) (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Mr. Romalotti, you stated that Miss Carter drugged you in order to get you into bed. Daniel: Yeah, that's right. Leslie: Do you have proof of that? Daniel: No, but I mean-- Leslie: What about proof she attacked you the night she gave birth? Daniel: Well, I had my back turned to her, but she was the only one who was-- Leslie: So it's just your word against hers, isn't it? Daniel: I suppose. Leslie: So it's also your word against hers that she isn't cut out to be a mother. Why should we trust you and not Daisy? Daniel: 'Cause I'm more credible than she is. Leslie: Because she's facing criminal charges? Because she's a fugitive from justice? Daniel: Yeah, that's right. Yes. Leslie: Weren't you a fugitive from justice? Weren't you facing criminal charges? Daniel: (Clears throat) Leslie: Five times, if I'm not mistaken. Daniel: I don't know what that has to do with anything. I was never convicted. Leslie: Daisy hasn't been, either. Recognize this? Daniel: Um, yes. It's a picture that Daisy drew. Leslie: Her depiction of what the baby she was carrying would look like, is it not? Daniel: Yeah, it is. Yes. (Clears throat) Leslie: Do you know she's had this with her all these months? It's never left her side. Daniel: No, I-I didn't know that. Leslie: Doesn't sound like the mindset of a woman who saw her baby merely, as you put it, as a means to an end, does it? Daniel: Well, I think that-- Leslie: Does it, Mr. Romalotti? Daniel: No, it doesn't. Leslie: You're an artist. Ever sketch a picture of your child? Daniel: No. Leslie: Carried a photo of her? Daniel: No. Leslie: In fact, you never wanted anything to do with your daughter. Correct? Daniel: I wasn't ready to be a father. I know-- Leslie: You relinquished your rights to Lucy, did you not? Daniel: Yes, I did. Leslie: Washed your hands of her. Daniel: I didn't wash my hands, all right? Leslie: You turned your back on your own flesh and blood, and yet you have the nerve to call Daisy Carter an unfit parent? Daniel: You know, I don't know what you want from me here. What are you trying to get at? Rafe: Objection! Leslie: I'm through with this witness, your honor. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: And Newman Enterprises' stock price continues to free-fall. No telling how low prices will go as we await word on Victor Newman's condition following his reported stroke. Adam: Just a little longer, Diane. String the old man along. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Do you have some kind of a fetal monitor or something? Diane: Just get me to the hospital. There's gotta be something they can do. Woman: It might be something else--gallbladder? Let me just-- Diane: It hurts! Don't touch me! (Sighs) Victor: Diane, you're not really pregnant, are you? Diane: You didn't want this baby, just like you've never really wanted me. Victor: You're pretending to have a miscarriage. What game are you playing? Diane: Well, at least there'll be one less child to sue you for half a billion one day. Victor: Stop the ambulance. There's nothing wrong with her. Diane: It's uncanny. I suddenly feel quite fabulous. Victor: That won't last, I assure you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Sorry. I think I blew that. Rafe: You two up to facing her? Victoria: Yeah, I guess we'd better be. Judge Welchert: Ready, Mr. Torres? Rafe: The defense would like to call Victoria Abbott to the stand. Victoria: I know that having the same blood counts for a lot in these cases. I do. But does it... does it make you a better parent? Does having the same blood make you love her more? Or make you more responsible? Daisy's already changed her mind twice about keeping Lucy. How do we know she's not gonna do that again? Leslie: You brought up the issue of responsibility. Just how responsible were you when it came to choosing nannies? How responsible were you when Lucy was kidnapped from right out under you? How responsible were you when your husband surprised you by bringing home a baby, and you didn't even question where she came from? And you thought buying a baby was okay? Billy: I had a birth certificate. Leslie: Ever make any attempt to find out how this child came to be in the baby broker's possession? Billy: No. Leslie: Tell me, Mr. Abbott, should we consider that ignorance on your part, or arrogance? Billy: Look, my wife just had a miscarriage. They told her she'd never be able to have another child, and it was killing her. Leslie: So you thought you'd bring home a child for her? Billy: Yes, I did. Leslie: Why not go through an adoption agency? Billy: Because I didn't want to wait. Leslie: Was that the reason? Or was it because you knew you and Victoria would never be approved as parents? Billy: I think I just told you it was because I didn't want to wait. Leslie: Isn't it true you have a history of gambling? Billy: Yes, that's true, but I haven't done that in a very long time. Leslie: Isn't it also true that your ex-wife Chloe Mitchell is suing you for custody of your biological daughter Cordelia? Billy: Yes, but that's more about Chloe and less about me. She overreacted, not to mention she's got a-- Leslie: Your current wife lost custody of her son. You may now lose custody of your daughter. How is it that someone with such a pitiful record as a parent and human ever stand in judgment of Daisy Carter, ever think that he would be allowed to raise another child? Billy: I don't care what you say, Ma'am. That little girl belongs with me and Victoria. Do you hear me? Do you understand what I'm saying to you? Leslie: Your honor... Billy: No, no, no, no, no. You listen to me. If you give that baby to that blatant psycho, you're gonna ruin her life. Do you want that on your hands? (Gavel bangs) Judge Welchert: I've heard enough. My decision is made. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: No, the Newman stock is gonna go down to $25. Trust me. It's gonna happen, and when it does, we buy, buy, buy. Jus--Justin, hold on. One more. Place the order. Buy now. Genevieve: Wow. You are fired up. Jack: Exciting times. Genevieve: (Laughs) Very. I had to resist the urge to pound on the table and yell, "Buy, buy, buy," and I'm not even playing the market today. That's an interesting term, don't you think? "Playing." Really, it can be deadly serious. Jack: I normally do this kind of work in private. Genevieve: I would call you a financial genius, but it seems to me that you had a little inside scoop. Jack: If I did, would I lose my status as a genius? Genevieve: You're a player, and as one to another, I would much rather hang out with a player than a genius. So much more interesting. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Yeah, it's taking a massive nosedive, but I'm not gonna buy Newman stock until it hits rock bottom. No, you know how to do that. So why don't you do it right now? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Hey, I got your text. I didn't want to tell Victoria about this 'cause she's got enough going on. Where's Dad? Michael: Thank you. There's no report of him at Memorial. Nick: Jerry down at the front gate just said an ambulance took off out of here. Woman: We've just received an unconfirmed report that Victor Newman has died. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: This is about the Newman public offering. You're trying to sabotage me, right? Diane: Don't be so dramatic. Can we get this thing movin' again? (Pounds on wall) I'm feeling a distinct lack of oxygen. Victor: You're doing this because I cut you off without a cent. Diane: Did you? I hadn't noticed. Victor: I called this ambulance. These people came out here because you pretended to have a miscarriage. What kind of a woman does that? Diane: What kind of a man marries a woman just to keep her away from his son? Victor: You listen to me. I don't give a damn who you sleep with. But now you're messing with my company, and no one does that. Diane: Classic. Your company, your one true love, the only family you want or need. I was your wife! Victor: You're a gold digger. At best, you're a fraud. Diane: I wanted to be there for you-- your lover, your friend. The day you found out that Sharon died, I-- Victor: Don't you make me-- Diane: I wanted to be there for you. I wanted to comfort you, but you wouldn't have it. Victor: You and I had an agreement. I ended it. And now you want to stick a knife in my back by going after my company, don't you? Now you tell me every detail. Diane: You had it right the first time. I'm kicking you where it hurts, right in the company jewels, and there's nothing you can do about it. Diane: (Gasps) [SCENE_BREAK] Judge Welchert: I am troubled by the fact that Miss Carter has been accused of several very serious criminal acts. Your future is uncertain, and to legally acknowledge you as Lucy's mother binds her to that uncertain future, as well. However, you haven't been convicted and the arguments presented on your behalf today have been persuasive. I hereby rule in your favor. Leslie: Your honor, in light of your decision, we respectfully petition the court to overturn the Abbotts' adoption of Lucy. Judge Welchert: So granted. Billy: Just like that? Victoria: Please. Please. You can't take Lucy from us. You--you can't--you can't-- Rafe: Your honor, Daisy Carter currently resides in jail facing multiple felony counts. If you do this, the baby will end up in the foster system when she has two loving, eager parents right here. Leslie: I've taken the liberty of drawing up papers giving temporary custody of the baby to Phyllis Newman. Victoria: (Laughs) Billy: Of course you have. Judge Welchert: Miss Carter, is this your wish? That Mrs. Newman raise your daughter while you're incarcerated? Daisy: Yes, it is, your honor. Judge Welchert: Very well. I hereby grant Phyllis Newman temporary physical custody of the child effective immediately. (Gavel bangs) [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Joselyn, Gloria Bardwell. Yeah, yeah, it has been a few months, but, Joselyn, you were the first person I thought about when I heard about this amazing investment opportunity. I am going to need to borrow about... $300,000. Joselyn? Rude. Jack: We haven't met yet. I would know if we had. You're not from Genoa City. I would know that, too. So... Genevieve: So? Jack: So who are you and where are you from? Genevieve: You know, that's not nearly as interesting as your stock coup. Do you always get so excited about dollar signs? Jack: Not always. Occasionally. Genevieve: But it's not just about the money, is it? Jack: Is it ever just about the money? Power, ego, success... revenge. Genevieve: That last one rings a bell for me. So which one was it for you this time? Jack: Do we know each other well enough to have this conversation? Genevieve: Would you like to? Jack: We could start with your name. (Cell phone rings) Jack: Oh. Yeah? Thank you. Genevieve: Good news? Jack: Excellent news. It's done. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Dad never checked in at Mercy or Twin Lakes General. Michael: All right, listen to me. There is no sign, no word of him at any morgue. Nick: Then what's with the news report? I mean, did dad have a stroke or not? Is he alive? Where is Dad? (Front door closes) Victor: Right here. (Sighs) Nick: Dad, thank God you're okay. Victor: Why wouldn't I be? Michael: There was an ambulance. Victor: It was a farce. Michael: Well, the media don't know that. They think you've had a stroke. There's even a report that you're dead. Victor: That was the intention. By the way, how is the, uh, Newman stock doing? Michael: Victor, it's tanking. Victor: That's what she wanted to happen-- to make the world think that Newman Enterprises was cut off at the knee. She wanted the I.P.O. to tank. Nick: Who is "She"? Victor: Diane Jenkins. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: That's, uh, quite a look you've got going. Diane: Getting thrown out of an ambulance wasn't part of the plan, was it? Adam: Victor figure out you're full of it? Diane: (Sighs) Well, nothing's broken, but thanks for asking. Adam: You're in one piece. Smile. It increases your face value. Diane: I can't smile. My face hurts. So did I buy you enough time, or what? Adam: You did an excellent job. I bought loads of stock at the price I'd hoped for. Diane: Good. Feel free to reward me handsomely as promised. Adam: Relax. You're gonna get paid. Diane: Once the Newman stock rebounds, your investment will go through the roof. You'll have more money than you could ever need. In fact, why don't you-- you tack on a bonus to my fee, huh? A nice fat one. Adam: It's all about money for you, isn't it? Diane: And I suppose it isn't for you? Adam: Oh, no. It's about something far more valuable. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: You must let me buy you a drink to celebrate. Jack: No, no, not a chance. The booze is on me. Genevieve: Even though you don't know me well enough? Jack: I know you happened to walk in at the precise moment that the stock market started to, uh, make me a happy man. Genevieve: The stock market? Not the newscaster who announced Victor Newman's stroke? Jack: It's all kind of a blur now. So let me buy you that drink, and me toast my new good luck charm-- a lady with no name but one hell of a smile. Genevieve: This may come as a shock to you, but not everybody considers me good luck. Jack: Who are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: You did this. You did all of this. This is your fault. (Sobs) Victoria: (Sobs) Victoria: (Whispers) I love you. (Sobs) (Voice breaking) I love you, Lucy. (Sobs) Billy: Vicki, I-- Judge Welchert: The child will be handed to her temporary guardian Phyllis Newman. Mrs. Newman, there are some forms for you to fill out. Phyllis: Thank you, your honor. Thank you very much. Rafe: Congratulations. Leslie: Looks like you have another little girl to spoil and love. Phyllis: I owe you. Thank you very much. I mean, we could have-- we could have done that without roughing up some people, and by "People," I mean my son. Leslie: (Sighs) You gave me permission, Phyllis. Remember? Phyllis: Yeah, I did, but to point out his faults, not to eviscerate him... Leslie: You hired me for a reason-- to get the job done. And besides, you really don't have time for regrets, not now that you have another little girl to care for. Daisy: What about me? I did what you wanted-- not so they could lock me up. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: No, I cannot hold. I told you, I have new information about Victor Newman. Information like he's sitting right here in front of me alive, and he's ready to make a statement. Yes, I thought your boss might be interested. Now transfer me, please. Victor: She wanted to make it look as if I were dead, to make the Newman stock worthless. Michael: Look, Victor, Diane can be conniving and vindictive, but she's been on her best behavior since she's come back. Victor: (Sighs heavily) Michael: Well, um, better-- better behavior. Victor: Right now, we have to save the Newman stock, all right? And then I will deal with those who betrayed me. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Of course it was about money. You just made yourself a fortune. That's "Take a flying fig" kind of money. You can go anywhere. You can do anything. It's freedom... a new life. Adam: I have no urge to leave town, but if you'd like to go, I won't stop you. Diane: If you don't want the money... (Chuckles) I'll be more than happy to take it off your hands. And for the life of me, I cannot figure out what all this drama's about if it's not about profit. The look on Victor's face... (Chuckles) It was priceless, but... you didn't even get to see it. So, Partner... what's in it for you? (Knock on door) Adam: Ahh, Brother. I am so sorry to hear about our dad. Nick: What the hell were you thinking? [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Daisy, those felony charges didn't just go away because the court recognized your parental rights. Phyllis: Right. I mean-- Daisy: So I'm going back to jail? Phyllis: Listen, you have the best defense attorney in the world, and we're gonna work really hard to make sure all your problems are solved. Don't worry about it. Daisy: Yeah, I'm so grateful to you, Phyllis. And I have total faith in you, because I know you want to be close to Lucy. (Sighs) And if things don't work out for me, I'll have to make some very painful decisions about my daughter's future. Phyllis: Please, Daisy. I understand. I'm there for you. Whatever you need, please. Daisy: I guess I'm ready to go back to my cell now. Please keep watch over Lucy for both of us. Phyllis: (Gasps) Oh, my goodness. Hi, pretty. Oh, yeah. Well, look at this. Bye. We're together. Who you waving at? We're together? Yeah, we are. It's official. Leslie: Can I see those documents the judge mentioned? Mrs. Miller: Yeah, they're outside in my bag. Leslie: Okay. You look happy, Phyllis. I'm glad. Phyllis: It's a big day. It's a big day. You did great. Daniel: (Applause) Daniel: Congratulations. Complete and total destruction. But it was worth it, wasn't it? It's all worth it, because you got your way. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: (Sighs) Billy: Honey, this isn't over. I mean, Daisy, she's a criminal. And Phyllis, she doesn't have any rights, not really. It was just one judge's decision. She --she overturned our adoption. That's not to say that another judge can't overturn her ruling. We just--we have to fight, and we can win. Victoria: Okay, stop. Just stop! Billy: Hey, no, look, I'm hurting, too, okay? But sometimes you have to fight just a little bit more. Victoria: Daisy is Lucy's mom, not me. Billy: No, she's not. No, she's not. All right, fine, yes, she is her biological mother. She's not her real mom. You're her real mom. Victoria: If we go to court, if we fight, if they terminate Daisy's rights, if they revoke Phyllis' custody, if-- Billy: Would you just stop? Just stop saying "If." Will you please stop saying "if"? Say "When." Victoria: Lucy will never be ours. Do you understand that? She will never be ours. No judge, no court is ever gonna give her back to us, because you bought her. You bought her, and that's all that anyone's ever gonna see when they look at us. That's all they're gonna see, and I will never have my baby back... ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: You paid someone to destroy Billy and Victoria. You paid someone to tear me apart while you got to sit there with your fingers crossed and just pray that it would work. And now you get to celebrate. Phyllis: I did this for you. I did this for your daughter, for your future. That's why I did this. She is loved. She is loved. No lies, no stealing, no backstage dealings with brokers, Daniel. She is with family now. Daniel: You didn't do this for her. You didn't do this for her. You did this for you. It's always, always about you. If-- if you did this for her, she would be with the parents that love her right now, not with you. Hey. Well, you won, so you get to take Lucy home. You, Lucy, and Summer are one big, happy family. And if I were you, I would hang on to that family. Hang on to them, because they're the only kids you have. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: It's just out there in the world that we bought a child. Black- market adoption. (Chuckles) And Chloe-- Chloe is suing for sole custody of Delia. You know, she might get it. She might. And Reed? Reed is always half a country away from me. If J.T. wanted to keep him from me now, he could. Billy: He's not gonna do that. He won't do that. Victoria: But he could. He could now because of this. And Lucy-- she's never gonna be our baby. No, she's never gonna be ours. We're never gonna race to see who gets her out of the crib first. We're not gonna videotape her first steps. We're not gonna do that, Billy. And her first word? Her first word might be "Mom," but she's not gonna be me. Billy: I don't believe that. You shouldn't believe that e-- Victoria: Stop! Would you just stop?! Stop pretending that there's any hope when there's no hope. There's no hope. There was never even hope from the beginning. That's the truth. When you brought her here, and you convinced me to hold her, I told you that I didn't want to do it until you promised me. Billy: Stop, look. We can-- we can work through this. We can work through-- Victoria: And you did, Billy. You promised me. (Voice cracks) You promised me. Billy: (Sighs) I promised you that no one would be able to take her away from us. Victoria: (Normal voice) You broke that promise. You broke everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: No, no. What it is is shortsighted and spiteful. We could have made millions, Celeste, if you'd only had a little more business savvy and generosity. But now the dream is gone, okay? (Sighs) So close. Jack: Wait, the stock has gone up how much? And it's just gonna keep rising. This stock is the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you, Justin. Quite a day, and it's not over yet. Genevieve: How much better could it get? Jack: Why don't we find out? Genevieve: I would love that, but I can't. Jack: What? What? You have to leave? Genevieve: Pressing engagement, but I'll be back for dinner. Maybe you'll still be here toasting your success. Jack: Well, I'll try to pace myself. There's so much to toast, you know? Genevieve: (Laughs) Jack: So don't make me ask your name again. It's getting a little embarrassing. Genevieve: You'll know it soon enough. I can promise you that. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: My, how awkward. I'll just excuse myself. Nick: You're not goin' anywhere. You know, this ambulance scam thing, that was probably her. But this "Victor's dead" crap, that reeks of you. Adam: You know, it's just as big a relief for me as it is for you that Dad's okay. I mean big... relief. Huge. Nick: So what was the play? Make Dad's I.P.O go in the tank, buy low, sell high? Then you make a fortune off Dad's business? Adam: First of all, Nicholas, you made half a billion-- that's "Billion" with a "B"-- off of Dad's business, so righteous looks really stupid on you. Second of all, why does everyone assume this is about money? It's all about the Benjamins with you people around here. (Clicks lips) That's another thing you and Diane have in common. It's cute. Me? I love this stock. I love it with a deep passion. I don't ever want to sell with the massive amounts of stock that I own. I can demand a seat on the Newman board and sit directly across the table from dear, old Dad, and that, my dear friend, is worth more than gold. See ya. Nick: Did you know about this? Did you know about Adam's plan? Diane: Does it matter if I knew? You never give me the benefit of the doubt. Nick: This is not about you and me. Diane: Maybe it isn't for you. Nick: Why do you always act like we had this huge romance? Diane: Well, you have made it perfectly clear that you don't feel it was, so you can stop humiliating me with that now. Nick: You were trying to hook up with my father the entire time we were together, Diane. Diane: I'm a bitch. It's not exactly a secret. I opened my heart for Kyle and no one else... until you. Nick: I'm guessing you were a lot more convincing when you told my dad that you were pregnant. You know something? I got lucky. I dodged a bullet with you. I thank God every day that whatever I had for you is now gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, the story today should have been about Newman Enterprises going public, not some erroneous reports about my supposed demise, all right? Thank you. Michael: "The shot heard round the stock market." Victor: (Sighs) Michael: "Victor Newman lives." Victor: Is the stock rebounding? Michael: (Chuckles) Soaring. Victor: Uh-huh. Wow. Meanwhile, a lot of people bought it at bottom price. That means some damage has been done that's irreversible now. Michael: For Diane to go to such extremes... Victor: She wasn't alone in this. She's not clever enough. Michael: You know, she's currently cohabitating with Adam. This is exactly the kind of thing he lives for. Victor: (Sighs) Let's repair a lot of the damage as soon as we can... (Tosses down glasses) And then I promise you, I will deal with those who did this to me. Ain't gonna be pretty. [NEXT_ON] Nick: What'd you expect? She doesn't know who you are. She needs her mother. Victoria: You're leaving? Diane: How can you be so cavalier about this? We all know how Victor operates. (Singsong voice) He is not gonna let us get away with this.

Victor warns Diane about messing with his company

Jerry: Alexis, darling, such a pleasure to see you. Alexis: You're supposed to be dead. Jerry: Oh, no. Not before laying eyes on you again, darling. Ewen: Well, what do you want me to do to Carly? Jerry: I want you to kidnap her daughter, Josslyn, my niece. Dante: Dr. Keenan. Ewen: Sorry. Dante: I think we, uh, have to talk about what's going on. Maxie: Take it. Come on. Five minutes, and we'll know if you're pregnant. Carly: What did the train say? Both: "I think I can. I think I can." Carly: [Chuckles] [Knock on door] Carly: Oh, why don't you take a look at this and see if he makes it up the hill. Come on. There you go. You good? Johnny: Hey. Carly: Hey! Where have you been? I've been trying to call you at the haunted star. Johnny: I was in Atlantic city. In jail. Carly: In jail. Johnny: I was visiting. Joe Scully Jr. Joe Jr.: What the hell? What the hell happened to your face? Trey: I -- it's -- I -- Joe Jr.: Who hit you, Trey? Trey: It's cool. It's kind of edgy, right? I like it. Joe Jr.: Was it Sonny?! Trey: I'm fine. Joe Jr.: That bastard had you beaten, huh? I'm gonna kill him. I'm gonna cut his freakin' heart out! Trey: Stop! Stop. Stop. Stop. Okay, Sonny only hit me because of Kristina. Sonny: There she is -- prettier than ever. Have a seat. Kristina: No fair using flattery to distract me. Sonny: What? I can't point out the truth? You're very beautiful. Kristina: And also worried. Why did you arrange that boxing match with my boyfriend? Sonny: So now he's your boyfriend. Kristina: I told you Trey and I were seeing each other. Sonny: I just want to get to know him a little better. Kristina: By punching him in the face? Sonny: Well, he took a swing at me, and it's not my fault that he didn't connect. You know what I mean? Kristina: [Laughs] Sonny: No, he's fine, okay? He enjoyed himself. I enjoyed myself. Kristina: I think you enjoyed it a little bit more than he did. Sonny: Well, I didn't ask you here to talk about Trey. Kristina: That's a relief -- to know you respect my boundaries. Sonny: I respect you so much that I, uh, I need to ask your advice. Jason: You want to tell me what's going on? Sam: Jason, this isn't what it looks like. Jason: I thought you went back to Llanview to your girlfriend and your son. McBain: I did. Sam: John is here because my mom is representing him. She just got him out of lockup. Jason: What were the charges? McBain: I guess you don't read the papers. Sam: [Sighs] Todd had him arrested for assault. And luckily he agreed to drop the charges. Jason: Why would you go after Manning? Sam: Okay. All right. You're probably gonna hear it anyway, so you might as well hear it from me. Jason: [Sighs] Sam: Todd sent Natalie a picture of us kissing. Kate: Dr. Keenan, Dante and I were just visiting with Olivia. Steve's with her now. Dante: She seems fine. Kate: Well, she's fussing about, making jokes, asking when she can get out of the hospital. Ewen: Are you asking me when she'll be released? Dante: No. No. Look, you said she would have side effects from the LSD. She's having these episodes. Kate: Last night, she wanted to check her appearance, and she looked in the mirror, and she saw Heather Webber's reflection instead of her own. Dante: Yeah, and then Lulu and I come to visit, and she sees Lulu is pregnant -- not a baby bump, but nine months along. Lulu: I'm sure there are women that monitor every little blip in their body, but I'm not one of them. Maxie: Look, Lulu, you don't want to find out why you're late? Lulu: I'm not pregnant. I use birth control. Maxie: Every single time. Lulu: The odds are against it. Maxie: Which means that there's a possibility. Why not find out for sure? Ewen: There is the potential for what some people refer to as acid flashbacks. And I think -- I think this is what Olivia experienced. Excuse me. Dante: Look, is there any way to prevent these from happening? Ewen: Not -- not really. But they do become less frequent over time. Dante: Webber should be in a padded cell for the rest of her life for what she did to my mother. Kate: Olivia's gonna be fine, Dante. Alexis: I was assured that you were not only shot by a high-powered rifle, but you fell into the harbor and drowned. Jerry: I know. I'm a really strong swimmer. Alexis: Okay, fine. You're not dead. Why are you here? Jerry: Oh, wow. So abrupt. I might even say hostile. I mean, don't you want to chat a little? Catch up on our respective lives. You didn't ask, but, uh, mother's doing very well. I don't see her regularly, of course. Alexis: Don't expect me to play along with your games. We are not old friends, and we are not catching up. Jerry: Well, you're right about one thing. We were much more than friends. Alexis: There's a warrant out for your arrest. It's risky to be here. So why are you here? Jerry: Oh, isn't it obvious? For you, of course... Alexis. Johnny: Hey, joss. Josslyn: Hi, Johnny. Johnny: How are you? What? Carly: Joe Scully's been dead for years. Johnny: No, no, no. This is his son. He's being held on some old murder charge. He says he's being set up. Carly: What does he want with you? Johnny: Well, he knows that he and I come from the same business and also have a severe distaste for Sonny. Carly: And he wants? Johnny: Someone to help bring Sonny to his knees. Carly: And that'd be you. Johnny: Yeah. Joe Jr.: Why did he hit you? Trey: It was supposed to be a friendly contest. Joe Jr.: Yeah, well, it doesn't look too friendly to me. Trey: Look, okay, Sonny boxes. Right? So he invited me down to the gym to -- to, you know, go a couple rounds, just to get to know each other, since I'm dating Kristina now. Joe Jr.: Yeah, let me guess. A couple of his no-neck punks pick you up and drag you to his gym, right? Trey: You know Sonny pretty well. Joe Jr.: Yeah. He was always an arrogant son of a bitch. And a bully. And you know what? This proves it. This proves it. Forcing you to fight when you've never even been in a boxing ring! Trey: It wasn't all that bad, dad. I actually -- I got, like, one good punch in. Joe Jr.: Ah, he ought to take me next time. You know what? He's gonna pay for this. And just like he's gonna pay for everything else. Trey: Actually, dad, it worked out in my favor, 'cause Kristina showed up at the very end there, and she was totally sympathetic. Joe Jr.: Well, all right, then. Beautiful. You know, Sonny's gonna wind up shoving his own precious daughter right into your arms. Okay, so -- so, when's the big day? Trey: W-- big day? Joe Jr.: Yeah. You popped the question, right? Trey: Whoa, dad. Kristina and I just started seeing each other. We -- we agreed to take it slow. Joe Jr.: Slow? After what he just did to you? Look, things are gonna get worse if Sonny finds out that I'm your father. You need to be married to his daughter. It's the only way to protect yourself. Trey: I get that, okay? But it's -- Joe Jr.: What? What? I thought you said this girl liked you. Trey: Yeah. She likes me. I-I like her. She's -- she's -- you know, she's smart. She's got a great sense of humor. She's a little messed up about her dad, but, you know, who can blame her? We just -- we like spending time together. Joe Jr.: Son, ask the girl to marry you. Kristina: I don't think you've ever asked my advice about anything. Sonny: Well, then it's overdue. You're exactly the person I trust to help me out. Kristina: Is this about Michael and Starr? You know, I'm not crazy about her either, but Michael seems to really like her, and when he gets like that, you just can't argue with him. Sonny: Michael's following his heart. I can't fault him for that. Kristina: This is a new side to you. You're usually much more controlling. Sonny: Well, if there was trouble for Michael, I'd speak up, just like you and Trey. I just don't -- Kristina: Gee, this was going so well. Sonny: But then again, y-you're -- you're the one who has to make your own choices, right? If you like someone... love someone, then you hope it's the beginning of something and not the end. Right? Kristina: Yeah. Sonny: So, uh... Kristina: That's an engagement ring. Sonny: I'm gonna ask Kate to marry me. Kristina: [Laughs] Had always called Oregon home. Carly: Joe Scully wants to take Sonny down. Why? Joe Jr.: He says Sonny took his father's business. Carly: Okay, well, I know a little bit about what happened. I mean, Sonny got his start working for Joe Scully sr. And he ran a club for him in Atlantic city. But then Sonny moved to Port Charles, and they lost touch. Johnny: Well, Scully also claims Sonny killed his father. Carly: Well, Scully moved to Port Charles, wanted to take over Sonny's business. Johnny: And Sonny didn't want to share, so, what, he shot him, took his ball, and went home? Carly: It was a little more complicated than that, and it was a long time ago. Joe Jr.: Well, Scully hasn't forgotten. Apparently, Sonny took everything, and now he wants it back. Carly: Oh, and he wants you to help him take over Sonny's business, huh? Johnny: Pretty much. Carly: Right. Then he's gonna cut you out, and Port Charles is gonna be one big blood bath. [Sighs] Johnny: Carly, I turned him down. Trey: Look, dad, you know I would do anything for you -- Joe Jr.: So then ask Kristina to marry you, and let's get on with it. Trey: If I unboxed a ring at this point in time, she would laugh at me. It's -- it's too soon. We just started getting to know one another. Joe Jr.: I thought you said this girl was all over -- Trey: No, I said she liked me. And she does. A-and I like her. But she's not an idiot, dad. She's not gonna let me just steamroll her. She's got too much baggage. Joe Jr.: You mean her father? Trey: No, I mean... just a difficult thing with an ex-boyfriend. He hurt her. Joe Jr.: We've all been hurt, son. Trey: No, dad, he beat her up. Joe Jr.: So she says. There's always two sides to -- Trey: No. No, dad. No. No one should ever treat anyone the way that this guy treated her. Kristina: I'm so happy for you and her. But the last time you tried to get married, she got shot. Sonny: She almost died. Kristina: Do you thinks he's strong enough to deal with the memories on top of the D.I.D.? Sonny: We are working through it, and I know that she knows that I'm gonna give 100%... to make sure that she's safe. Kristina: So you've been talking about this. Sonny: The ring? No, no. That's a surprise. Kristina: [Chuckles] It's obvious how much you two love each other. And I would never want you to be disappointed, but are you so sure that Kate's gonna say yes? Kate: Is there anything at all that we can do for her? Ewen: Just keep doing what you're doing. Visit her, be supportive, and just give it some time, okay? Dante: I'm telling you, my mother doesn't come back from this, someone will be held responsible. Kate: Dante, you know, why don't you go get some gelato for your mom? Hazelnut? Isn't that her favorite? Dante: Yeah. All right. If Lulu's looking for me, just tell her I'll be back in a bit. Lulu: Dante and I want to have a family some day, but we need a time table. We -- we would buy a house first. Maxie: Whoa. A house? You're really thinking about real estate right now? Lulu: We plan stuff. You saw how he reacted when I went into a partnership with Johnny without even telling him. Maxie: Slow down, okay? Lulu: Slow down? You're telling me to have a baby. Maxie: I'm telling you to take a test to see if you're going to have a baby. Lulu: Well, I'm not gonna have a baby, because we haven't even discussed it. Maxie: Look, you can't be that surprised. You are newlyweds. Lulu: We use precautions. Maxie: Okay, so maybe you're not pregnant, but you did miss your period, which means something could be wrong, right? You need to find out. Johnny: I'm through with that life. I got everything I want. I have the club. I got the record contract. And most importantly, I got you. I'm not gonna risk losing you for anything -- not for money, not for power. Carly: Not for revenge? Johnny: No, not for revenge. You're the one that told me revenge is not worth it. You wind up hurting yourself more than the one you actually set out to hurt in the first place. Carly: Wow. You listened. Johnny: Of course I listened. Come on. I mean, spending time with you and your family... there's nothing on this earth that is more important to me. So Scully wants to bring Sonny down, he's gonna have to find somebody else. Carly: What harm can he do from a jail cell? Johnny: Oh, who knows? Who cares? He's gonna have to find somebody else to help him. Alexis: You came back for me? Jerry: Yes, I did. Alexis: What does that mean? Jerry: What does it mean? Well, I don't think I can state it more clearly. I care about you, and I've never stopped. Alexis: So, why did you try to kill all the people that I care about? Jerry: Oh, I assure you it's not personal. You know, I was either paid or they were in the way. Alexis: Oh. Good. 'Cause that explains everything. Jerry: Yes, you see, I occasionally do great harm to people, but it doesn't change the way I feel about you or the way you feel about me. Alexis: I loathe you. Jerry: Really? Don't you feel that electricity, that chemistry between us? Alexis: This is truly pathetic. That you think you could just drop out of the sky or walk out of the harbor or whatever it is you did, and then I'm gonna forget how psychotic you are and how much you hurt people, not to mention your brother. Jerry: Oh, we're not talking about Jax. Alexis: Oh, no, we're talking about you. Jerry: And you -- are you sure you don't really want me? Alexis: I don't want you, jerry. Jerry: Now who's lying, darling? Jason: How did Manning get a picture of the two of you? Sam: It doesn't matter. Jason: It must matter to McBain. He got charged with assault. What did -- what did Natalie think of that picture? McBain: She left me, and she took our son. Jason: Well, you're the one who got caught with Sam, so how is this Todd Manning's fault? Sam: Jason, the kiss didn't mean anything. Jason: Is that true? Didn't mean anything? One second, buddy. Daddy'll be right back. Dante: Hey. Where are you off to? Ewen: You were very good with Dante just now. Kate: [Sighs] Ewen: He's -- he's worried about his mother. You're worried about your cousin. But you were able to steady him and help him through this. Kate: Thank you. But it's just been a long time since I felt like I could be strong enough to support anyone. Ewen: Well, you know, you're an intelligent woman with a complicated illness that is virtually integrated now. Kate: But not wholly, right? Until I can reclaim the memory of shooting out Anthony's tires and killing Starr Manning's family. Ewen: Yes, there is that. And we need that memory to be whole. Kate: And until that happens, am I still a danger to Sonny? Kristina: If I ever get engaged, this is exactly what I want. Probably a little bigger, though, but it's close. Sonny: Well, then you don't want to marry Trey, 'cause I don't think he can afford a ring like that. Kristina: I thought we weren't talking about Trey. Sonny: You know what I'm saying. Like, it's a serious commitment, right, marriage. And, you know, if a guy can't afford a ring, that pretty much means he can't afford to give you a life that you deserve. Kristina: First of all, we just started dating, so there's no talking about rings. Yet. Sonny: Good. Kristina: Second, Trey's a brilliant guy. He went to Yale, remember? Sonny: Mm-hmm. Kristina: I'm sure he's got something in the works. Joe Jr.: Sonny can't raise his hand against his own son-in-law. You have to be married to his daughter before he finds out who you are. It's not like you have to stay with her forever -- just long enough to get your assets joined. Trey: Still, dad, I would be marrying Kristina under false pretenses. I-I can't do that to her. She's been through enough. Joe Jr.: Oh, and we haven't been through enough? What, your mother ran out on us. I'm stuck in this jail cell, charged with a murder that I didn't commit. Trey: Yeah. Uh-huh. I get that. But we got through it, right? And you said it yourself. This case -- it's never gonna see trial. Joe Jr.: Trey... the day I get released, Sonny's coming after me. Now, I'll have to run, but I'm not as young as I used to be. And guess what. We'll never see each other again. You got to neutralize Corinthos. The only way that we can get through this is if you get this girl involved. Trey: There's just got to be a better way, dad. Joe Jr.: But there isn't. Not anymore. Carly: I'm proud of you. Johnny: [Scoffs] Carly: No, I am. I mean, I know it's so hard to walk away, and it's impressive. Johnny: Thank you. You know, I didn't walk away empty-handed, though. I...had a lot of proceeds from Vaughn's, and I stashed a pretty good amount of money away, had it tucked away, so I'll be all right. Carly: Makes me really happy. It does. I mean, when I was with Sonny, every time that phone would ring, I would just hold my breath. You know, was someone shot? Was I gonna have to take the kids and go down to the island? I mean, I have my son in military school just to keep him safe. And Michael -- I worry about him every day. I don't want him anywhere near the business. I'm so happy that Jax is her father. Johnny: Hmm. Carly: I mean, Josslyn means nothing to Sonny's enemies, and now that you're out of the business, you're not gonna bring any danger to her. My little girl is safe. Johnny: Mm-hmm. Kate: I just get worried sometimes because she's so hostile towards Sonny, and if she exists on any level, she could hurt him again. Ewen: Well, possibly. You're repressing a single memory out of guilt and remorse, most likely, and, yes, you know, we do need to work to access it. But as far as I'm concerned, Connie's -- she's no longer a threat. Kate: So I'm okay, then? I'm safe? Ewen: Yes. You've made wonderful progress. Kate: [Chuckles] I mean, it doesn't feel like I'm gonna give in to Connie again or do any of the horrible things I did when she was in control. So I feel good. I feel free and like I can trust myself again. Ewen: Yeah. Well, I can only imagine. Jerry: Ugh! Oh. [Chuckles] Well, not the reaction I was hoping for, but not a complete surprise. Mm. Alexis: Anything I felt for you was based on a lie. Jerry: Well, I'm afraid I have to disagree. Some of our closest moments were when I told you the awful truth. Alexis: I deluded myself into thinking because you were Jax's brother that there was an ounce of goodness in you. My mistake. Jerry: Oh, are you sure? Maybe there is some goodness lurking somewhere, waiting for the right occasion, the right person to bring it out. Jerry: Mm? Mm? Alexis: You didn't come back for me, jerry. Jerry: I assure you I did. I mean, you're wonderful company. I remember. Alexis: Well, I'm not the D.A. Anymore. But I am an officer of the court. So I'm afraid I'm gonna have to call the police. Jerry: [Laughs] Be my guest. Sam: John wants to work things out with Natalie, which is why he hired my mother. So if you think that he came here because he wanted to see me or -- Jason: That's not why I'm here. McBain: You two should talk. I got things to do, too. Sam: John... listen to my mother, please. Don't go violating the restraining order. If you run to Llanview, you can make everything worse. McBain: Good luck. Sam: [Sighs] Jason, I know this is hard. I don't want to make things more difficult for you. Okay. What did you want to talk about? Jason: I just wanted to talk about us. You know, we keep trying to have that conversation, but something always... gets in the way. Sam: I've noticed. Jason: Let's, uh, let's talk. Dante: How's Patrick? Lulu: Oh, I didn't see him. Dante: Why not? Something come up? Lulu: And thread and a thimble. Maxie: [Chuckles] Dante: Okay. Uh, I got to get this gelato to my mom before it melts. I'll see you later. Maxie: Sweet. Lulu: I didn't know what to say. Thank you. Maxie: Yeah, and you're not gonna know what to say until you take that pregnancy test. Lulu: You keep saying that. Maxie: I know that's weird, because normally I'm the one freaking out and you're giving me the advice. Hey, maybe you're hormonal, which would be further proof that you're pregnant. I didn't mean to hit you. Lulu: Stop! Maxie: Okay. Well, I'm just saying that you and Dante are married, so you should probably have a really serious conversation about how you feel about starting a family. And whatever's on that pregnancy test, it's probably gonna impact -- Carly: [Sighs] Johnny: Hey, come on. Carly: What? Johnny: I don't blame Joe for reaching out to me. He needs an ally. And there was a time where I would have been able and willing to work with him. Carly: Yeah, at one time. Johnny: Yeah. Before you got through to me. Carly: You know, not that I mind at all, but I think you're giving me just a little too much credit. Johnny: Oh, come on. You believe in me. You believe in the best in me. And even though I tried and failed miserably to change, you're trusting me to do it now, and that, Carly, it means everything to me. You have no idea. Carly: But I'm no angel. I've done some horrible, horrible things in my life and made some pretty bad mistakes. I just know that every day is a new chance to get it right. Johnny: Well, you make it all possible. Carly: I think you'd get there without me. You could do it on your own. It's something you want down deep. And you can have it. You can always change your life, Johnny. Alexis: You should know that death hasn't changed you a bit. Jerry: Oh, I take that as a compliment, darling. Alexis: You're devoid of ethics, principle, anything resembling a soul. Jerry: I have a soul, Alexis. I mean, you're probably one of the only ones who witnessed it. Alexis: What'd you do to my phone? Jerry: Oh, your phone? Nothing. The satellite, on the other hand, the one you depend on for the signal to the police dispatch -- that's another story. Alexis: You moved the satellite? Jerry: I moved the satellite. [Door rattling] Alexis: Unlock the door. Jerry: Or what? Alexis: Fun's over. I'm done. Jerry: But I'm not. Not by a long shot. Ewen: Sometimes, um, we're compelled to do things for reasons beyond our control. Kate: I abandoned my son, and everyone says I was traumatized and I couldn't make a rational choice. But the truth is, is that I left him there, and I walked out. And I have to accept that. Ewen: You know, you're braver than I am. Kate: You helped me understand that I have to face the truth of what I've done in order to heal. Ewen: I have to go, but, um, let's talk more about this at our next session. Okay? Kate: Okay. Kristina: So happy for you. Sonny: You know, uh, I'm hoping to marry the woman I love, and my daughter approves of the engagement ring, and we've had this whole conversation -- we haven't even fought once. So I'm starting to think just a little bit that maybe you like me a little bit. Kristina: We've had a lot of problems before, and I've said some pretty awful things to you. But I love you, dad. And I'm really happy for you. Sonny: You know, it's taken a long time to get to this place with Kate. A lot longer that I would have realized when we were a kids in the old neighborhood. But sometimes you go through hard times, and it just makes you appreciate what you got. Nothing's coming between me and Kate again, ever. [Door opens] Kristina: I wish I could say the same for Jason and Sam. McBain: Corinthos. Sonny: McBain. Kristina: I know what happened between you and my sister. Why don't you just back off and let Jason and Sam work things out? McBain: I have no intention of coming between you sister and her husband. Whatever happens, it's up to them. Sam: So, what do we do now? Jason: I mean, we're not living together. We're not -- you know, we're not really apart. You've still got your ring on. Sam: You took yours off. Jason: I, uh, I carry it with me. I can put it back on if you want to try. Sam: I don't know what it is that you want me to say. Do I love you? Yes. I love you. I just -- I don't know if that's enough anymore. Jason: I know... I know that I hurt you. I couldn't accept the baby. And, uh, you turned to McBain. I got angry, and I sent those guys after him, and because of that... may be the reason... ...you lost your baby. I just want to say I never wanted... I never wanted that baby to be gone. I grieve for him. And I would give my life so you can have your son back, but I can't. I can't say anything else but that I'm sorry. You know, I used to, uh... [Sniffles] I just...think about how we used to feel about each other... you know, and if we can get those -- those feelings back. I am willing to try. Can you forgive me? 'S simple physics... Sam: Can I forgive you? I know I'm supposed to say yes. But the truth is, Jason, I don't know. Because every time I see a baby, the pain is so fresh, and it's there, and it feels like it's never gonna go away. But I love you. I love you so much. But I blame you. And I feel like I always will. Jason: If all I am is a reminder of how... how your baby died, if all I do is hurt you, then I-I have to stop, Sam. Sam: Oh, Jason, I just feel like it would be different if my baby had lived. I might be able to forgive you. I might be able to believe you again if I could see my child in your arms and see the way you look at him and know that you love him. But I can't, because he's gone. And even if I could forgive you, there's my friendship with John. He's gonna be in Port Charles for a little while because of this legal thing that he's got going on, and I'm not gonna turn my back on him. I can't. He's in this mess because of me, as well. And there's no way I'm gonna let him lose his baby. Jason, can you accept John McBain in my life? Jason: [Sighs] I don't know. Sonny: The D.A. In Atlantic city is dragging his heels. McBain: Scully's been indicted, but there's no trial date set. Sonny: He killed your sister. McBain: I don't need reminded. Sonny: Okay, the point is, if we do it your way and Joe Jr. Walks, nobody gets what they want. Your sister will never rest in peace, and Kate will never get the justice she deserves. You understand? McBain: Are -- are you stating your intention to go after him? Sonny: He threatened my kids. McBain: When was this? Sonny: I paid him a visit. He started rattling off my kids' names, and then he says to me, "how would you feel if something happened to your kids?" McBain: I could see how that would concern you. Sonny: I'm glad. Now, listen to me, okay? Uh, you got to understand something. We've done it your way, and you didn't get the results, so now we're gonna do it my way. I am not gonna let this dirtbag come near my family. McBain: If Scully gets off, you can have him. Kristina: Hey, Trey, it's me. I'm hanging out at Kelly's. Come find me. Joe Jr.: Oh, is that her? Hey, see? She can't get enough of you. Trey: Dad, stop it. I told you, we've only ever kissed. Trey: In your day what? What, you used to sweep them off their feet? Joe Jr.: Yeah. Trey: Please. Come on, dad. I've never even seen you date anybody. Joe Jr.: I had you, kiddo. Yeah, you kept me busy. Trey: Okay, you're gonna go blaming me now for your lack of love life. Joe Jr.: Fair enough. Fair enough. You know what? When I get out of here, when we get what's ours, I'll show you how it's done. Trey: [Chuckles] Thanks. I think I'll pass on that. Joe Jr.: All right, now, listen. You just keep your eyes on the prize, son. Marry that girl, and we're all set. We'll take my father's money, and we'll do something positive, make a difference. It's been my dream, you know. Me and you, my only son. You're the only person in this entire world who matters to me. Trey: Okay, dad. Yeah, okay. I-I'll...find a way to propose to Kristina. Johnny: Hey, is she asleep? Carly: Yes. Takes forever. But once she's down -- [Laughs] That kid could take a nap on the back of a motorcycle. Johnny: [Chuckles] How long will she sleep, do you think? Carly: About an hour. Why? Johnny: I don't know. Just figured we'd make use of the time. Carly: Yeah? Johnny: Yeah. Carly: Yeah? Johnny: [Chuckles] Ewen: [Sighs] Forgive me. I have no choice. Alexis: You gonna shoot me? Jerry: No. Alexis: Hang me by my thumbs? Jerry: No. Alexis: Toss me out of the helicopter that you clearly have on the roof? Jerry: I don't think so. Alexis: So what's the plan, jerry? Jerry: See, I've missed the way you veer between courtroom detachment and borderline hysteria. It's really, really quite endearing. Alexis: What are you doing? [Door rattling] Jerry: Relax, Alexis. Relax. Relax! This won't hurt a bit. I promise. McBain: I miss you, kid. [Indistinct singing] Kristina: Hey, there. You got my message. Trey: Yes, I did. Kristina: You have perfect timing. You just missed my dad. What's wrong? Sonny: Hey. Kate: Hey. Mm. I missed you. Sonny: I missed you. Kate: They kicked us out of Olivia's room. But we can stick around if you want, for when she wakes up. Sonny: I got a better idea. Maxie: So? What does the test say? Are you pregnant? Dante: Hey. Uh, how is the, uh, wardrobe malfunction going? Maxie: It's all good. Dante: Good. Maxie: So, how's your mom? Dante: She's sleeping. Maxie: Cool. I'm gonna go check on Patrick. So, you two can, you know, whatever. Dante: What? I know she's your best friend, but she's weird. Lulu: Maxie's Maxie. So, how was the gelato and your mom? Dante: Yeah, it was good. I ate half of it. Lulu: [Chuckles] Dante: You want to get out of here? Lulu: Yeah. Sonny: Uh, there's something that I want to show you. Kate: All right. What? What is it? Sonny: [Chuckles] It's kind of a surprise. Uh, you know... come on. Jerry: As much as I would love to, I don't have time to talk. Alexis! Alexis: [Gasps] Jerry: Alexis. Come on, Alexis. Don't be difficult. Alexis: No. Jerry: Come here. Alexis: No! Jerry: Come here. Alexis: [Muffled shouting] Carly: You know what? Johnny: What? Carly: We should go upstairs. Johnny: Yeah? Carly: Yeah. Johnny: All right. Sam: You are always so honest. I used to love that about you. Now I really wish things could be different. But here we are. You don't know if you can accept my friendship with John, and I don't know if I can forgive you. [Sniffles] Jason: We can't go back and change what happened, and we can't... we can't move forward. Sam: Not with the way we're both feeling right now. Just say it, Jason. Go ahead and say it. [Sniffles] I can't. Jason: We need to get a divorce.

Dante comes in just as Lulu is about to reveal her pregnancy test results to Maxie.

Chad: Mm... Abigail: [Giggles] Chad: Good morning, ms. Soon-to-be-dimera. Abigail: I like the sound of that. 'Cept I think it's probably closer to noon. Chad: Hmm? Ohh... Abigail: [Giggling] Chad: Doesn't even matter. I don't care what time it is. I could stay like this for hours. Abigail: It's not a dream, is it? Here we are. It's just you and me. We're really truly together. Chad: Mm-hmm. Girl, you gots me here forever. [Both laughing] [Soft music] Sonny: Do you remember the last time we had breakfast in bed? Paul: Yeah! Yeah, the five-star hotel in new york, right? And you tripped and you spilled the entire tray of food--the coffee, the orange juice, the pancakes. Sonny: Oh, don't forget the boysenberry syrup. Paul: Oh, yeah. It ruined the sheets and the carpet. Sonny: And the tabloids: "Star pitcher trashes hotel room"? They were convinced you were having that fling with, um... with that actress from the giant robot movie--what was her name? She's beautiful, she had the brown eyes. Boy, did they get that wrong. Paul: Well, they did get the beautiful brown eyes right. Bonnie: Oh, I-I...I don't think this is a good idea. Justin: How can you say that? We're in love. Reunited. You're more beautiful than ever. Bonnie: Ohh... Justin: And you always were a morning girl. Bonnie: But it--it's afternoon. Justin: That never stopped you before. Bonnie: No. No. We can't do this. Justin: W-why not? Bonnie: Because... oh! Justin: Adrienne-- [Somber music] [Dramatic musical sting] Nicole: Brady. What are you doing? [Solemn music] Eric, vo: Dear nicole, your forgiveness has meant so much to me. When you opened your heart, i found mine touched in a way i didn't expect. I felt I had no right to burden you with this...but a friend made me realize I can't keep this secret any longer. [Dramatic music swells] Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Brady: Ah, I just...I have a lot on my mind. Nicole: You didn't sleep very well last night. Brady: You didn't either. Nicole: I did it... didn't I? I-I killed deimos. Brady: Shh... stop. Nicole: Brady, how do I live with the guilt? Brady: You... you focus...on the fact that you kept your daughter from a life with a madman. You focus on the fact that she's gonna be in your arms soon. You focus on...on your future. Our future. Tate and holly--that's what you focus on. Nicole: That's all I want. Brady: That's what you're gonna have. Nicole: You're my rock. I don't know...what I would do without you. Brady: You're never gonna need to find out. Nicole: Brady, I'm so sorry for the misunderstanding. You thought eric and I were having an affair. Brady: It's in the past. Nicole: I've learned my lesson. No more secrets between us ever again. [Soft music] Kate: Well, I'm glad the board is happy, mr. Shin. All it took was some leverage and finding the sweet spot-- anyone could have done it. [Laughs] You're right, probably not. Well, anyway, I thank you very much for putting your trust in me. Thanks. [Phone beeps] [Lightly tense music] Ohh! God, could you stop lurking? Could you just walk into the room like a normal person? Andre: But look at your glow! You must be proud of yourself. Kate: If you have something to say, I would really appreciate it if you'd say it. Andre: Could you imagine my surprise...when I went to the brady pub and saw you... kissing roman. Sonny: [Sighs] I could stay here with you all day. But...there is one thing that's more exciting that french toast. Telling the world that we're getting married. Paul: [Small laugh] But-- but, uh, before you make the big announcement, you might wanna... get rid of that little--oh, it's actually on the other-- Sonny: Oh, it's on the other side? Well, I better take a shower, then. Do you wanna help me with that? Paul: Oh, yes, I do. [Laughs] [Gentle music] Chad: [Clears throat] Abigail: You almost look like you didn't sleep in your clothes--almost. Chad: Yeah, well, I am looking forward to not sleeping in my clothes with you. Abigail: [Laughs] Yeah. That's another reason I'm looking really forward to getting outta here. Chad: Yeah? Well, I talked to dr. Shah. Says you're gonna be back on your feet in no time. Abigail: Well, can't come soon enough. I can't wait to chase thomas around. Chad: Yeah. The boy's running circles around me--I don't know how I'm gonna keep up with you two. Abigail: Well, you better figure it out, 'cause I'm living life full speed. Chad: Well, I'll be with you every step of the way. Abigail: Thank god you were cleared of killing deimos. Chad: Thanks for having faith in me. Abigail: Always. You look good. Chad: Thanks. Well, you and miss lulu... I am gonna go check on thomas and share the good news with my brother and...probably anyone else I run into. Abigail: Cool. Chad: Cool. Abigail: [Giggles] Chad: I love you. Abigail: I love you. [Emotional music] Chad: Okay, I gotta stop or you're not gonna get rid of me. [Abigail laughs] Bye. [Soft music swells] Kate: So you've been spying on me? Andre: Imagine my surprise... when I went to the brady pub hoping for a burrito breakfast, only to be treated to this vision of you kissing roman. Kate: Roman kissed me. Andre: Oh, I'm sure he did, yes. At least you don't deny it. Kate: Well, why would I? It meant nothing. Andre: Well, perhaps it's a slippery slope to an illicit affair. Kate: Oh, my god. You can't be serious. Andre: How do you think the board would react... if they discovered that you're cheating on your doting better half--the crucial dimera half of this relationship? Kate: Really? [Quietly] It was just a kiss. And you have no proof. Andre: Oh, but what a kiss it was. Imagine someone taking a photo. Kate: You didn'T. Andre: There's always a next time...because I'm gonna be watching you. Kate: Damn you, andre. Chad: Whoa! Everything okay? Andre: Ah, yes. Just the usual marital bliss. How's abigail? Chad: She's great. Better than great. So am I. Kate: Well, what's going on? Chad: I have big news. Abigail: Is this what I think it is? Jennifer: I think so. Aunt maggie's lemon bars! Abigail: [Squeals] Ah! Oh, my favorite. Jennifer: Well, look at those rosy cheeks. If I'd known it just took a lemon bar, I would have brought some sooner. Abigail: Or maybe it's because I'm a blushing bride-to-be. Chad and I are getting married again. [Gentle music] Bonnie: [Clears throat] Justin: What's going on? Bonnie: I had to powder my nose. Justin: I mean with you. Us. This. Bonnie: I thought you'd understand. Justin: I thought I did. You said you loved me, that you want us back together again. But I'M...apparently missing a big part of the puzzle. Did you...change your mind? Do you wanna be with lucas again? Bonnie: No. Justin: Then why are you acting like this? Bonnie: Justin, I just broke a man's heart. I can't just go jump in between the sheets...even with you. [Light music] Lucas: There he is! The lying, cheating, back-stabbing brother! Eric: 'Scuse me? Lucas: Brady told me about you and nicole and those nasty pictures you took of her. Eric: Lucas, are you drunk? Lucas: No, I'm feeling good. I'm fine. I'm living in the truth. You're the one who's in denial. Eric: I'm sorry. I...heard about you and adrienne. Lucas: Yeah, I got my heart handed to me. It's not the first time. Won't be the last, probably. Eric: Did you wanna talk about it? Lucas: No. I don't wanna talk to you about it--I'm fine. I'm just gonna go talk to bloody mary, see what she has to say. Eric: How 'bout a meeting? Lucas: You know, the funny thing is you...[Laughs] You hooked up with nicole when we were together. Boy, you just can't quit her, can you? Eric: Lucas, there's nothing going on between me and nicole. Lucas: Ah! Ha ha. Sure about that? Keep telling yourself that-- eventually maybe you'll believe it. 'Scuse me. Eric: Hey, why don't we just go outside, take a walk? Maybe we can get some fresh air. Lucas: How 'bout no? How 'bout you go to hell? How 'bout how could you do that to your brother? How 'bout that, eric? Eric: Lucas, I will never betray brady. There is a total misunderstanding. Lucas: Oh, really, really? You don't have the hots for nicole? Nicole: Oh, brady, I hated deimos. I had my reasons for wanting him dead. But to kill him--I can't-- Brady: The man was evil. He was a blight on everyone in this town. Nicole: That doesn't make it any easier. Brady: The good news is is that sonny and chad have been cleared. There's no innocent person that's going to be charged for what you did. Nicole: The police...are still gonna be looking for the killer. They're gonna dig up evidence, and when they find it, it's gonna lead to me. Brady: Chad--chad wiped the prints off the murder weapon. There's no one stepping forward. There's no eyewitnesses. You are in the clear. Nicole: The amulet. It directly links me to deimos. [Edgy music] Brady: It's right here. Nicole: Mm. Deimos cursed me with that. Please put it away. Brady: Nicole... no one's gonna find it. You will be safe. I promise you. [Edgy music] Justin: Look, I understand that you love lucas. And of course you have such a big heart that you feel terrible about hurting him. Bonnie: You know me so well. Justin: Unless... you're also having doubts about us. Bonnie: No. I have zero doubts about what i want or who I want. Justin: Neither do I. You're the love of my life. My best friend. And I know beyond all doubt that you are the right woman for me. But...I'm putting my heart out there again...okay? And I barely picked up the pieces from the last time. So maybe it's just best that... if you're having second or third or fourth thoughts about choosing me that we wait just a little bit longer. Bonnie: No. Justin: It's okay, I've waited this long, and I'm willing to wait...forever. So...maybe it's best for both of us that if you just take this time to figure out what you really want, and we... revisit this...in a few weeks? I'm ok-- Eric: Nicole's my friend. Lucas: Who's in love with your brother. But that hasn't stopped you, has it? Eric: Once again, this a is misunderstanding-- Lucas: Hey, hey, look, man, I get it, I get it, all right? I do. You and I both want someone who wants somebody else. I see it, man, you don'T. Difference is, I've accepted it, so why don't you come to the bar with me, man? We'll have a drink, get you a little shot of reality on the rocks, okay? You can pay--come on, let's go . Eric: No, I can't let you do that. Lucas: What do you care anyway, man? Eric: For one thing, you helped me when I had my own addiction problems. Lucas: You wanna help me? Get outta my way! Eric: And there's your sister. 'Cause she knows how important your sobriety is to you. Lucas: So do me a favor-- don't tell her about it. You're gonna say something, aren't you? You're unbelievable. You know what, I don't need this place and I don't need you. I'll just go somewhere else-- Eric: I can't let you do that, because you're in no shape to drive. Lucas: I'm not gonna drive, you moron! I'm gonna take a cab, you idiot! What do you think I am, you? [Laughing] [Door slams] Jennifer: You're engaged. Abigail: Mm-hmm. Jennifer: When did this happen? Abigail: Um, it was right after chad got out of jail. He came straight here and proposed. Jennifer: That--that's wonderful, but... Abigail: But what? [Solemn music] Andre: [Laughing] You and abigail, husband and wife again! As it should be. This is the best news ever. Chad: Thank you. [Andre chuckling] Kate: Well, not for gabi it isn'T. How could you just throw her aside? Chad: She, uh, she understands. Kate: The hell she does. Andre: Gabi was never chad's equal. You think we can have a little grace here? Kate: Oh, my god. Andre: Oh, you know... as well as I do that kate's, um...understanding of the affairs of the heart is not very good. [Chuckles] Well...anyway, you just ignore her. I'm gonna watch a movie if anybody needs me for anything. I'm thinking, um... "roman holiday." [Soft instrumentals] Chad: Is he being...weirder than usual? Kate: Okay, you have no idea. Chad: Right? Kate: Just ignore him. Chad: You're not gonna congratulate me? Kate: Are you sure about this? Jennifer: Are you sure about this? What makes a lipton meal? Nicole: What if this curse is real? What if killing deimos is only the beginning? Brady: What's real is that i love you. What's real is that holly will be with you again soon. You have got to forgive yourself for killing deimos. You've got to-- [Door opens] Paul and brady: Hey. Paul: I'm glad you're both here. Brady: Hey, man, if you're looking for sonny-- Paul: No, no, I just left him--we've been celebrating his release. And no one has worked harder than you to prove that he was innocent. Brady: I'm glad it finally happened, paul. Nicole: Yeah, it--it's great news. Paul: At least now all the cops have to do is find the amulet. And then they're gonna find the real killer. Nicole: Um...I'm sorry, it's getting late, and I need to go grab my things for work. Bye. Paul: Yeah. Is everything okay? Brady: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's all--all good. Paul: Yeah, 'cause the last time you tried to convince me of that, you thought nicole was cheating on you, and you were about to take a drink-- Brady: Okay, hold on. I was mistaken. Nicole and eric were not having an affair. Paul: Well, that's great news, man. She wouldn't do that to you! See, I told you. She loves you, right? Brady: Yes, yes. [Lightly tense music] Abigail: Chad and I belong together. I've never been so sure of anything in my life. Jennifer: When he wanted you to renew your vows last time, y-you weren't sure, so-- Abigail: Well, I've made mistakes. Jennifer: And so has he. Abigail: We both have. But it's different this time, mom. I'm different. I'm stronger. For the first time in my life, I understand I am worthy of his love. And when I look that man in the eyes, I have no doubt that I'm his equal. We're partners, and...this is a whole new beginning for us. Jennifer: You are... my brave, beautiful, wise girl. And I-I am so happy for you. I am. Chad: I understand that i hurt gabi, and I do--I feel terrible about it. Kate: Really? Because I can tell by that glow on your face that you're getting over it. Chad: Okay. You know what? For the record, she ended it with me. She understood how I felt. Kate: Yes, well, of course she did, because gabi is an amazing woman. Chad: And so is abigail. Kate: Yeah, I...yeah. If you like that "damsel in distress" type. Chad: Okay, you know what? She saved me. She's done it plenty of times. Kate: Then why couldn't you just have thanked her? Do you have to marry her? I mean, really, chad... she broke your heart. She left you. She ran out on you. I just can't help worrying. Chad: How many times have i broken her heart? My heart is in good hands with her, believe me. Kate: Okay. Chad: [Softly] Okay. Kate: If you're happy... if you're happy, I'm gonna suck it up. Chad: Thank you. That's very big of you. How--how are you? How's--how are things with andre? Kate: Oh, my god, it's just like one big chess game. Chad: Yeah? He's making you, like, miserable? Kate: That's what the martinis are for. [Both laughing] You know, honestly, the poor soul doesn't realize that I'm always two steps ahead of him. Chad: In high heels, no less. Kate: You bet. Chad: You know, thank you for saving the company. I'm forever grateful. Kate: I just want you to be happy. Chad: I am. And I want you to know that I am always here for you. Kate: Honey, I love you. Chad: I love you too. Kate: Okay. [Soft music] [Kate chuckles] Justin: Mixed message received. [Knock on door] Bonnie: Ah--oh, I'd better get that. I'd better get that. Uh... okay. [Exhales] Oh, it's jackson! Sonny: Hey, haven't called me that in a while. Bonnie: Sorry I missed you at the courthouse. I'm so glad you're free, though. Sonny: So am I! Yeah. Can I come in? I have some really good news. Bonnie: Of course. Ha ha! Come right in. Sonny: Hey, dad, what are you doing here? Justin: You wanna take this? Bonnie: Yes. Your father and I... realized that we just couldn't fight fate any longer. Sonny: You mean... Bonnie: Yep. We're back together. Sonny: What? That's fantastic! Bonnie: Oh-- Sonny: Oh, my--you two are just full of surprises. Justin: You're tellin' me. Sonny: Oh, I'm so happy! I always knew you two would end up together. You were meant to be. Wait a second, what-- what about lucas? [Somber music] Kate: Okay. And I'll send over the countess wilhelmina report as soon as the meeting gets out. Lucas: Hang up the phone. Come on--let's get this party started, okay? Kate: Um...I'll call you back. [Phone beeps] What's going on with you? Are you drunk? Lucas: As a skunk. Kate: Ohh...god. Lucas, what is going on? Why? Lucas: She dumped me. Adrienne dumped me. Kate: I told you so. [Dramatic music] Kate: Adrienne's my friend. But I knew...that she was gonna hurt you. I knew it. Lucas, how long did she leave you standing by while she was trying to decide which man she wanted to be with? Lucas: I don't know. Kate: You know, the day that you didn't get married could have been the luckiest day in your life if you had just walked away. But you couldn't do that. The way you couldn't do it with sami and you couldn't do it with nicole and you couldn't do it with chloe. Lucas: You're unbelievable. What was I thinking? Compassion from my mom? I must be drunker than I think. Kate: I'm sorry. I am sorry... for what has happened to you. But I really do think it's for the best. And...you don't see it now, but you're going to see it. And, honey, in the meantime, you gotta get yourself cleaned up. You can't let what happened with adrienne get you drinking again. Lucas: Don't--don't do that! Don't pin this on adrienne. I drink because of you! Because of your insults and your interfering and everything you do to me! I can see the look in your eye right now! You're disappointed in me, right? You hate me, don't you? You hate me--look at that mean look in your eye. Go ahead, look in the mirror! Look at you! Kate: If you don't get sober, I'm going to fire you from countess wilhelmina. Lucas: Of course you would do that. Of course you would. Kate: It's called tough love, lucas--that's what it's called. Lucas: Do you know any other kind? [Solemn music] Bonnie: Well...[Ahem] Of course, lucas took the news really hard, you know, and i feel...god, I feel just awful about that. But I had to follow my heart, and it...ran straight back to your father. Sonny: You know I've always rooted for you two to be together. Justin: So, what's this big news that you came by to spring on your mother, and...can I hear it too? Sonny: Absolutely. Paul and I are getting married. [Contemplative music] Brady: That's fantastic news! Engaged? You and sonny, you deserve the happiness, man, you really do. Paul: You're the first person I told. Brady: Well, I'm honored about that. Paul: Ha ha. But the truth is, it's only 'cause I couldn't reach dad. Brady: Uh-huh... Paul: No, I left him a message, and he hasn't responded yet. Brady: Well, if I hear from him, I'll make sure he touches base with you. Paul: So, um...I mean, you sure you're all good? Brady: Yeah! Wh-why--why wouldn't I be good? My little bro's getting married. Paul: Well, maybe you and nicole'll be next, huh? Brady: Hmph. Eric: Jennifer, it's eric. I need to speak with you. It's important. It's about lucas. [Phone beeps] [Tense music] [Dramatic musical buildup] This is me Nicole: Paul left? Brady: Yeah. He's busy sharing the news that he and sonny are...getting married. Nicole: That is wonderful news. Brady: It is. Nicole: They probably would have been engaged sooner if sonny wasn't sitting in jail for a crime I committed. Brady: Nicole, you...can't think like that. Nicole: Well, it's gonna take me a while, brady, okay? It's really hard to get those pictures out of my head. Brady: Look, if you wanna talk about it-- Nicole: I can't, I-I-- I have to go to work. Brady: Well, don't let me keep you... from work. Nicole: Brady... there's nothing going on... between eric and me. You understand that, right? Brady: I-- I do understand that. I do. [Somber music] Nic. You have to keep this between us. You cannot tell eric that you remember killing deimos, you hear me? [Somber music] Eric, vo: I love my brother. I see how happy you are with him. I tell myself I have no right to interfere, cause even a moment's unhappiness for either of you. I expect no response to this letter--nothing from you in return. But the truth is: I love you. Jennifer: I'm sorry I'm late, but that press conference at the police station took way too long. Abigail: Mmm. Abe carver is not a counterfeiter. I mean, has that man ever even had a parking ticket? Jennifer: I know, and the fact that the case was built against him by valerie's son... I mean, it is so sad for everyone. Abigail: Mm-hmm. Jennifer: But I feel like there is something more going on. Abigail: I just hope he's cleared soon. Jennifer: It was so hard to see abe being treated like a criminal. But I wanna talk about something about something happy. I wanna...talk about you, and a wedding now! I mean, what are we talking here, spring, summer? What are you planning? Abigail: Oh, I...I gotta get out of this bed first and, i mean, I am still married to dario. Jennifer: That's unfortunate, but it's--it's a divorce, and you just have a lot of paperwork. Abigail: Yeah. And then in the meantime, I just--I'm looking really forward to going home and being with chad and being with thomas and...just celebrating every moment that i can. Jennifer: Okay, well, I think we should toast. Let's toast with our lemon bars. Abigail: Okay. Jennifer: To long overdue happiness with chad. Long...may love reign. [Both laughing] Lucas: Hear, hear! To great, glorious love. [Somber music] Sonny: As soon as I got out from underneath those murder charges, I couldn't wait another second to commit myself to paul. You know, when you sit in that jail cell, you realize how short life really is. Bonnie: Yeah, right? Oh, god, I'm just so happy for you. I'm so happy for you and paul. Your football star... Both: Baseball. Bonnie: Yeah, I know. Ha! That's what I meant. I guess love is in the air for all of us, then, huh? Sonny: The four of us should grab dinner sometime really soon, celebrate all this love. I'd love to stay, but I gotta go see abigail in the hospital. Bonnie: Abigail. Right. Your cousin. Oh, honey, that's so sweet of you. Sonny: All right, you kids have fun. Justin: Yeah. Give her our best. Wow! Now...that was a surprise. Bonnie: Oh, yeah! Justin: But I couldn't be happier. Justin: After will, it's time that he found real love again. Bonnie: Yeah. You know what? I think it's time for me to move back with you too. Back into the kiriakis mansion. Justin: [Laughs] Okay. First you want me, then you wanna take it slow. Then you pull me into a barn-burn of a kiss. And now you wanna move in. My head...is officially spinning. Bonnie: Well, I think I'm just so...happy to see our son in love and so happy that we're in love, I just...god, it's just made me realize...it doesn't make sense to wait. Justin: Why don't we seal that with a kiss? Bonnie: I just think we-- honestly, we should--we should really wait on the physical part. Justin: Adrienne... [Lightly edgy music] The mastectomy. The reconstruction. You're feeling self-conscious. Bonnie: You have no idea. Justin: Sweetheart, don't you know that when I look at you, I see...that beautiful girl sitting on a park bench all those years ago who took my breath away. Still does, every day. All I want is for you to feel loved and safe. So I will wait...till you're ready. It won't be easy... but I'll wait. [Lightly edgy music] Bonnie: Thank you. Ha. And if you get things going, you could have me back in the kiriakis mansion by tonight. Justin: Pack your things. I'll see you later. Bonnie: Mm! [Edgy music] [Sighs] Jennifer: Lucas. Lucas: I'm not done with that, you know. Jennifer: Oh, you are done. You are done, and you have said enough. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry that adrienne broke up with you, but that is not the answer, lucas. Lucas: Workin' pretty good so far. Jennifer: Listen to me. I don't know why...she did that. And I don't know why she was so cruel about it, but you are not alone. Lucas: I am alone. What are you talking about? Adrienne was the best thing that's ever happened to me. We were gonna get married. We were gonna spend the rest of our lives together, and now it's over just like that! Jennifer: Listen to me. You sat in the same room with me a couple days ago when I didn't know if abigail was gonna live or die. And you gave me so much love and so much support, and please let me do that for you right now. Please. Lucas: I can'T. I can't--I gotta go. Jennifer: Lucas! [Somber music] Kate: Is the movie over already? Andre: I want to negotiate. Kate: [Sighs] There's nothing to negotiate. Andre: You know we're headed for an all-out war. Kate: Not if you do what i tell you to. Andre: I'm done being marginalized. What do you think, I'm inferior to you? I'm stefano dimera's eldest living son. I bring value to the company, to this relationship, to this family. Kate: So...what do you propose? Andre: I want equal partnership--co-ceo. Kate: [Laughs] Well, the board will never approve that... since we're in this charade of a marriage because they're convinced you're insane. Andre: If I get a licensed psychiatrist to certify my sanity... will you agree to my demands? Kate: Of your sanity? Oh, you're certifiable, all right. [Dark music] Andre: I've been more... than gentle with kate, father. In part, in deference to you, and also to the affection that chad shows her. But she has pushed me too far. [Intense musical buildup] Copd makes it hard to breathe. Chad: No, just, uh, just take the contract to kate. I support whatever decision she makes. Yeah. Sonny: Hey. Nice to see you somewhere that's not a jail cell. Chad: Jeez, sneak up on me like that. Well, who--what--look at these things-- for me? Sonny: Not for you, no. Chad: No? Well, uh, gotta admit, it is more fun waking up next to abby. Although she's gonna be happy to see you. Sonny: Yes. Well, before I go in, I have a question for you. Chad: Well, I have a question for you. Sonny: Go first. Chad: No, you go first. Sonny: All right. Both: Will you be my best man? [Bright music] Chad: Ah... [Both laughing] Abigail: Is lucas okay? What did he say? Jennifer: Adrienne broke up with him. Abigail: What? But I-- I thought that they were so in love with each other. Jennifer: You know, I saw adrienne at the pub earlier. Abigail: Uh-huh. Jennifer: And she's not herself, and I can't even believe that she would break up with lucas after everything he has done for her. Something's not right. Bonnie: Baseball. Baseball, damn it, not football. I can't keep screwing up like this. Man, I call someone by the wrong name, call a brady a horton, it's back to statesville for me. And there's sure as hell no way I'm going back there. [Clattering at door] [Beep] What are you doing here? Lucas: I-I can't live without you. Bonnie: Hey-- [Dramatic music swells] [Suspenseful music] [Amulet clatters] [Dramatic music] [Intense musical buildup] Nicole: Hey. Sorry I'm late. Eric: I didn't notice. Nicole: So intense. What are you working on? [Soft, dramatic music]

He believed they should wait a few weeks to see if they wanted to be together

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Reva: So big news, huh? Billy and Vanessa. Billy: We're getting married. Bill: You're getting married? Josh: Sometimes I guess love actually wins out. Phillip: Hey, I know that you didn't have any time yesterday, but what do you say you and me and Lizzie do something today? James: When are you going to realize that I just don't like you? [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Hey. Is it too early for a visit? Reva: No. Early? Heavens no. I have visitors this time of day all the time. Please come in. Billy: Can I have some coffee? Reva: Of course you can have coffee. Would you like breakfast? Billy: Sure, yeah. Reva: I was kidding. Billy: (Laughs) Reva: But there is cereal there if you would like to eat it. Billy: No, thanks, that's good. You know, the wedding is coming up. Things are moving along fast. Reva: Uh-huh. Billy: Got a lot to do. Reva: Well, Vanessa is a smart gal. She hired a wedding planner. Billy: Still, we have decisions to make. Reva: And you'll make them. Billy: As a matter of fact, we already made one. We would like you to be our matron of honor. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Okay, if you really want to do this, this is how it's going to work. I'm going to take my crew, I'm going to put them on this side of the house. And then we have all that covered. Bill: All right, let me ask you about the back. And remember the tools. Lizzie: What tools? Bill: Oh, it's a special project. Lizzie: For the house? Bill: No, it's for my parents' wedding. Lizzie: Oh, nice. Let me see. So what is this? This is like a platform for the ceremony? It looks really good. Josh: That's not actually what we're talking about right now. It's something. Bill: No, actually it's a... Josh: Different. Bill: A plan to disrupt my parents' honeymoon. Josh: Yeah, it's a... Lizzie: What? Josh: It's a tradition thing, very old called "chivalry," where a bunch of people get together and bang pots and pans together so they disrupt the couple while they are upstairs doing, you know, whatever they're... Bill: Hilarious. Josh: Yes. Funny. Lizzie: That is not funny. That is a horrible idea. What... what Lewis thought of this tradition? Bill: Well, let me just clarify. Josh: I'm just saying. Bill: This not a Lewis tradition. This is a tradition that goes back like eons of time. I think cavemen were doing. Lizzie: I don't care. Bill: My dad loves them! Lizzie: No, no, no, let me just clue you guys in. Vanessa is not going think that this is funny. You need to stop yourself. Bill: You're right. You're right. Okay. You're right. Lizzie: No, I'm stopping you. Josh: I'll call Buzz. He has lots of pots and pans. Bill: Good, I'll get some streamers and whistles and stuff. (Cell phone ringing) Lizzie: Hello? Beth: Hey, honey. I was hoping that I could book you for lunch. Lizzie: I can't, actually. We're getting ready for Billy and Vanessa's wedding. Beth: They're getting married? That's great. When? Lizzie: In a little over a week. And I promised Vanessa I would go try on dresses. Beth: Oh, oh, of course. We can do this another day. Tell Bill's parents that I'm happy for them. Lizzie: You know, Bill is really happy. You know, his parents and they're getting back together. It's kind of every kid's dream-- their parents, together, happy. Beth: Well, honey, you better keep dreaming. Lizzie: I just think that you and Dad... Beth: Listen, your dad and I had our time together. And I am so glad that you have built a new relationship with him. And I'm hoping that James can do the same thing. But it's not going to happen with us. I have to go. Good luck with those dresses. [SCENE_BREAK] James: Good morning, Aunt Alex. Alexandra: Good morning, dear. James: Want some Apple Jacks? Alexandra: No, thank you, I think I will stick with my coffee. Alan: Well, how long do you think it's going to take before you can get ready, huh? James: Give me 20 minutes. Alan: 20 minutes. All right, I'll call Bruno. James: I'll meet you out front. Alan: Great. Alexandra: Well, you seem to have established quite a rapport with that young man. Alan: Yes, I have, Alex. Alexandra: Uh-huh. Because I find it very interesting that you could have him up early in the morning, eyes bright and shiny ready to go to work to the office. Good heavens. You must be so proud of yourself having that influence on him. Alan: Well, actually, we're not going to the office first. We're going to play a little frisbee. Alexandra: (Laughs) Frisbee? Alan: Yeah, yeah, well, now you have to... it's all in the wrist. You have to really use the wrist. Yes, we go play a little frisbee every morning and we eventually end up in the office. You see, he likes spending time with me and I like spending time with him as well. Alexandra: You know something, I can't remember a time when you've ever gotten along with somebody like you are with James. Alan: Well, James gets me. And he accepts me for who I am. And I'm working very hard to accept him for who he is. Alexandra: I see, well, miracle of miracles. Alan: Yes, he understands me. As a matter of fact, I think you are the only other person who understands me better. Alexandra: (Laughs) Yum, good. [SCENE_BREAK] Phillip: I'm sorry, am I late? Lillian: No, we got here early because when you called, we got nervous. Phillip: I didn't mean to worry you. Ed: A little late, isn't it? Phillip: Problem child. No, listen, I just wanted to tell you I've had a chance to sort of sit down, you know, have some time with everybody except James. And obviously there are a lot of people that I would like to be able to do that with. Lillian: Sweetie, I'm sure you want to include everyone, but there just isn't time. Phillip: There are too many. That's kind of what I'm feeling. Ed: Are you feeling weaker? Phillip: But it's not so much a physical thing, Ed. I'm starting to feel time running out. And, you know, you're right. I don't want to have something happen before I've had a chance to sit down with everybody. So I think I have got to do it now. I've got to start saying good-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Billy, this is really so sweet of you. Billy: Well, you know, actually it was Vanessa's idea. Reva: Well, whoever's idea it was, I really appreciate the fact that you want me to be a part of this. But I really am doing better. And you don't have to take care of me. This needs to be about you. Billy: Sweetie, you think I'm doing this because I think you're sad? Reva: I think you're doing this because Jeffrey died and you don't want me to feel left out. Billy: Well, you know what, you're over thinking it. We want you to be the bridesmaid at the wedding. Reva: You don't have to do this, I mean it. This day is about you. Billy: Including you is what my days are about. Deal with it. No one has been in more of the events of my life than you. Vanessa knows this. And she wants me to have my best friend there at our wedding. Reva: Then I'll be there. Billy: Good. Reva: With bells on. Billy: I like the bells. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: Hey, you two. Medical conference? Ed: No, just breakfast. I'm leaving anyway. Beth: Oh, no, no, no I'm going to the library myself. Lillian: Oh, she is my beautiful law student daughter. Ed: Talk to your mother, okay? Talk to you later, okay? Nice seeing you, sweetie. Lillian: Hi, honey. Beth: What's going on? Lillian: I just can't tell you right now, honey. I'll tell you later. Beth: Do you realize what a mistake you're making? Lillian: I am not making a mistake. Beth: Buzz loves you. Look at all those years that took you to get over what happened with Ed. Do you want to go back there again? Lillian: Do you think I'm cheating on Buzz? I'm insane about Buzz. No, Ed and I are just... we're doing this research we have to work out together. I am a one-man woman if ever there was one. Beth: Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God. (Laughs) I'm glad to hear that. I'm so happy. Lillian: I hope you keep your cell phone on today. Beth: What? Why? Lillian: Well, just keep it on vibrate in the library. Because I don't know, maybe somebody will call you. Maybe I'll call you. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: You know, I had no idea that throwing a little frisbee before the office could be so exhilarating. James: So it's not a waste of time? Alan: Well, sometimes wasting time with someone allows you a chance to get to know them better. James: And it's fun. Alan: Yeah, it is fun. James: What did you do for fun when you were growing up? I bet you went to the malt shop. Played those records with the big holes in them, sock hops, hula hoops. Alan: No, I didn't do anything like that. I was being primed to take over the family business. James: Oh, poor Granddad. We have to get you a hula hoop. I'll pay for these. [SCENE_BREAK] Phillip: Hey, Aunt Alex. Alexandra: Hi, darling. Phillip: You okay? Alexandra: Oops, I would offer you some cereal but it's all gone. Phillip: No, that's all right. Have you... have you seen James anywhere? Alexandra: Yes, as a matter of fact, I have. He and Alan left earlier to go play some frisbee. Can you imagine? Those two have formed quite a bond, you know. I think you should be proud of your son. I think he can turn out to be quite a lovely young man. Phillip: Yeah? I'm very happy that they're spending time together. I just wish I had gotten here a little earlier. Maybe I could have gone with them. Alexandra: No, come on, darling. You'll have plenty of time with him. Phillip: Right. But you know what I do have right now? Alexandra: Hmm? Phillip: I have the opportunity to spend some time with my favorite aunt. Alexandra: (Laughs) thank you, darling. Phillip: How would you like to play some cards? How is your pinochle these days? Alexandra: I would clean your clock and you do remember how down and dirty I play, don't you? Phillip: We shall see. [SCENE_BREAK] Vanessa: Hi. Reva: Hi. Vanessa: Come on in. Reva: Thanks. Vanessa: So Billy talked to you then, eh? Reva: Yeah, he sure did. Vanessa: Good. Well, you're a little early. The seamstress will be here any minute. You like this one? Reva: Yeah. Vanessa: Good. Reva: Seamstress? Vanessa: Yeah, for you and me and Lizzie to fit the dresses. Reva: Dresses? Vanessa: Yeah, the dresses for the wedding. Reva: Right, I just... I didn't realize that... Vanessa: What? Well, didn't Billy talk to you about the... well, of course he wouldn't talk to you about dresses because he's a man and why should he? But, no, my thought was that we should all be comfortable and you should wear whatever you want. I'm not going to proscribe any dresses but the seamstress can come and fit them and make sure that... Reva: Lizzie is coming then too? Vanessa: Yeah, she'll be here any minute. Reva: It's just that when Billy talked to me, I kind of thought he might have been kidding. I didn't... so you really do want me to be a part of this? Vanessa: Yes. I really do. I mean, I wouldn't have asked if I didn't. Reva: It's just that... well, honestly, who would have thought, you know, that the girl who initially came to Springfield to break up you and Billy would actually be standing up for you one day? Vanessa: I kind of like it. And anyway, you didn't then and you're not going to now. So I say would you like a drink? Reva: I would love a drink, thank you. A big one. Vanessa: All righty. Reva: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Hi, Aunt Alex. Alexandra: Hi. How are you? Oh, it's so good to see you. Come, join me. Bill: Yeah, great, I'll have a hot dog. Alexandra: Uh-huh. Best in town. Bill: Oh, I know. I come in here all the time, but I don't tell Lizzie. Lizzie: Please, I know that you come in here. You buy me those Twinkies out of guilt. Alexandra: Listen, I heard about the news about your parents. Congratulations. Lizzie: Oh, thank you. Alexandra: It's been the summer of romance, hasn't it? Bill: I guess so. Alexandra: Yeah. I guess we can look forward to a lot of spring babies? Lizzie: True. Bill: Perhaps. I don't think my parents are going to have any more kids though. They got perfection the first time around. Why mess with that? Lizzie: He is so humble. Alexandra: Well, guess you just have to wait and rely on two of you for more babies. Bill: We're trying. Lizzie: Why are you telling her that? Bill: Because I'm proud. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Alan. You can go ahead and congratulate me. Alan: For what? Did they name a rodeo clown in your honor? Billy: That's good. No, it's even better than that, actually. Alan: Let me guess, you won a pie eating contest at the state fair? Billy: Okay, Alan, I will just have to tell you straight out. Vanessa said yes. Alan: Yes to what? Billy: We're getting married, Alan. We're going to be together. Alan: Oh, Vanessa. You know, some people never learn from their mistakes, Billy. Billy: Yeah, you know, I remember the first time that I was going to marry Vanessa and you brought Reva into town so that you could break us up. Didn't work. But sure as hell changed the face of Springfield, didn't it? Alan: You know, I'm really trying to enjoy my drink. I'm not interested in going down memory lane with you. Billy: Well, I'm feeling nostalgic, you know? Come on, should I send you an invite to my wedding? Alan: I'm busy that day. Billy: Well, I didn't tell you the date, did I? Alan: What with ever date it is, I'm busy. Billy: Okay, you old sour puss. I'm going to send you one anyway because I want to celebrate with everybody. [SCENE_BREAK] James: Sorry, I didn't know you were here. Phillip: No, no, that's okay. Actually, I was looking for you earlier. How did the frisbee go? James: Fine. Phillip: Yeah? I think it's great. I really think it's great that you are having fun spending time with your grandfather. Maybe if you're not too worn out... James: I can't. Phillip: Hang on, hang on. I wasn't going to say frisbee. Why don't we go riding or maybe we could catch a movie later? James: I'm busy. Phillip: James, you know, I really need... I need to spend some time with you and I don't seem to... James: Yeah, and I get it but I can't right now. Phillip: Okay, I don't get it! Explain to me. You've got time for your grandfather but you don't have time for me? I thought you hated both of us. Beth: Phillip. Let him go. Phillip: No, Beth. Beth: He doesn't want to. Let him go. Phillip: Just want to spend a little time with my son. Beth: I'm sure that you do. But we don't always get everything we want when we want it. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: I saw a picture of myself I'm so glad you are here. I don't know anything about being a bridesmaid much less the protocol. Lizzie: Oh, no, no, no. I've got your back. Reva: Oh. Lizzie: Step one. Reva: Oh, better already. That's perfect, thank you. Too much. Right in here. Vanessa: Oh, thank you both so much for coming over. We just have a week to the wedding so I thought we could talk about clothes and get a head start. Reva: This will help. Vanessa: I don't really... I just want you to be comfortable. That's all. Lizzie: Okay. I mean, you're the bride. We'll wear whatever you want us to wear. Vanessa: No, no, I don't really have any specific style in mind. You don't have to wear the same kind of dress. Reva: Oh, not the same dress, no matching hats? Dye-able shoes. I love dye- able shoes. Lizzie: I love dye-able shoes, too. Vanessa: Eww. Reva: Lizzie and I can pull that off. Lizzie: We could pull it off. Reva: Definitely. Lipstick to match, earrings. Lizzie: Little handbags. Reva: Oh, definitely. Vanessa: No, no, no. I mean, I don't think so. You're not planning to do that, are you? I mean, I'm not going to turn around and you're going to be there in matching green dresses with big, floppy hats? Reva: You don't want to be surprised? Vanessa: I don't need to be surprised ever again. I'm marrying Billy. Reva: True, that's true. (Laughter) Cheers to that. Oh, boy. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: What is this, you're practicing? Bill: Wait a minute. That is unfair. Billy: Hey, I could whip you both. Josh: It's horseshoes, Billy. Bill: So... nice. Is this the bachelor party? Billy: Yeah, this is the bachelor party. Bill: Yeah? I'm a little disappointed, Dad. I thought you were going to have a cake with a woman jumping out, maybe strippers and alcohol going on. Billy: Nope. Too old for strippers and I don't drink, so it's going to be horseshoes. Bill: I don't think you're too old. I think you know that Mom would kill you. Josh: Yeah, but she wouldn't kill either one of us. Bill: No, but Lizzie would. She's small but she's tough. Billy: That settles it. So the booze and the strippers are for Josh. Josh: It's a burden, but I think I can handle it. Billy: You ain't got no woman, you might as well get some. Josh: Billy, you know, what's the word I am looking for? Maybe something like shut up. Bill: Very, very close. [SCENE_BREAK] Lillian: I'm so glad I found you. I've been looking for you. Alan: Well, I'm working at home today just thinking out of the box. Lillian: We need to talk about Phillip. Alan: What now? Lillian: Don't you do that. Alan: Do what? Lillian: Look, Phillip is going to gather the family together today. He's going to gather them together here in this house and tell them that he's about to die. Alan: Well, it's about time. Lillian: You know, other people might believe that you are not affected by this, but I know that you are. Alan: Lillian, I am not the one who is dying. Lillian: You know, I think you and Phillip need to find a way to end this stupid fight of yours. Because everybody in the family is going to come to you. They're going to turn to you during this. They're going to need you when they are going through this difficult situation. Not everybody is able to stifle their emotions and pretend that they don't care like you can. Look, some of us love Phillip very, very much. Alan: I love Phillip, too. Lillian: I know you do. You just have this funny way of showing it. [SCENE_BREAK] James: Mmm, good. Alexandra: It's very good, isn't it? I don't know what's with me today with all this sugar. Ever since that cereal this morning... James: You tried the cereal? Alexandra: I finished the entire box. Yes, it was very good. So how was frisbee? James: It was fun. Granddad's actually getting pretty good. Alexandra: Really? Well, seems like I'm going to have to take up this little pastime or I'll be left out of the family fun. James: I'll teach you. Alexandra: Yes, but then you would knock me out of the shot of hiring a handsome young trainer who could put his arms around me and teach me how to flick my wrist. James: Aunt Alex, you know how to work all those angles, don't you? Alexandra: (Laughs) You seem to know how to work a few of them yourself with your granddad. I haven't seen him take to anyone quite like you. James: He's okay. Alexandra: Mm-hmm. So what do you say, you want to go play some frisbee? James: Okay. Alexandra: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: That is a good idea. Play nine holes, it will calm you down. Phillip: I'm going to find James and get him to go with me. Beth: James doesn't like golf. Phillip: It doesn't matter. I just need to talk to him. Beth: Don't push it. Give him time. He'll come around. Phillip: I don't have time, Beth. Beth: Phillip, you were gone for years. He grew up without you. If he doesn't want you around right now, you're going to have to live with that. Phillip: You know what, you do not understand. Beth: Yes, I do understand. I understand you. You want what you want when you want it. Everything has to happen on your timeline. You pull people in when you need them and then you push them away when you don't. Phillip: All right, fine. I... I... absolutely, I've been a lousy father up until now. I've been a bad husband. I've been a rotten friend and I've been a disappointment as a son. Is there anything that I have left out? Beth: Stop making this about you. This is not about you. Phillip: Actually, you're wrong. Sometimes, Beth, it really is about me. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Okay, okay, I want to make a toast here to my big brother and to the love of his life. Billy, I don't know how you talked her into marrying you again but somehow you managed to. And I know you're both going to be very happy. Billy: Okay. Vanessa: Thank you. Josh: No, no, thank you. He's all yours now. (Laughter) Billy: All right, I say let's have dessert. Lizzie: No, no no. Reva: Go ahead. Lizzie: I have a toast, okay. Billy, you were like a father to me when I really needed one. And you believed in me when no one else did. And I am really happy to see you happy. And Vanessa, I know that we're just getting to know each other so I feel like I just need to put it out on the table right now, but I have always been a little afraid of you. Bill: Me too. Reva: Yeah, me too. Josh: Me too. Vanessa: But I'm not a scary person. Lizzie: No, oh, no. And the more that... sometimes right? The more I've gotten to know you, the more that I have realized there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of. And I think that we're going to be great friends. Vanessa: Oh, phew. Lizzie: And I know that the two of you belong together because you made this wonderful guy who he is. And I hope that our kids love us as much as he loves you. Billy: All right. Bill: Isn't that nice? Vanessa: That was nice, thanks. Billy: Now... now I think we should have dessert. Reva: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, not yet. I can't just sit here and be quiet when there's toasting going on. I just... I feel like this is what should be happening. I feel like we're all where we're supposed to be. And I can see that you belong together. I mean, you always have. Anyone in their right mind would know that. And I'm happy that I can be a part of it. So, you guys be happy. Bill: Yeah. Wait a minute now, wait a minute. I can't be outdone by everyone. I just want to say, Mom and Dad, I have been waiting for this moment since I was a little kid. To see you two together again makes me so happy. I don't know what brought you back together-- the power of love or maybe you realized that you are meant to be together-- but whatever the reason, I couldn't be happier to see it. So I just want you to both know that I love you and I couldn't be more proud to be your son. I love you. Vanessa: Okay. Now you can have dessert. Billy: No, now I got to say something. (Laughter) Vanessa: Oh, mercy, mercy. Billy: Well, you all know I blew it the first two times with Vanessa. I... I cannot believe that you are absolutely willing to give me another chance. Vanessa: Third time's the charm. Billy: You said it. And I'm telling that you we're going to be the couple that everybody looks at and are going to want to be. We're going to grow old holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. And I want to say, I think there must be something magical here in Springfield that brought you back to me. And now that are you back, I'm never letting you go. (Laughter) Okay. Dessert. Reva: Actually, not for me. I really... I have to go because Colin, you know, is going to be looking for me. So, thank you again. I love you guys. I can't wait for the big day. Bill: All right, we'll see you. Vanessa: Bye-bye. Reva: Bye. Josh: Excuse me. Hey. Are you okay? Reva: Yeah, yeah. Sure. I'm great. The babysitter's going to have to leave, so I do too. Josh: Are you sure? Because I think it would be a good thing for you to stay. Reva: Well, I made it here. That's pretty good. Josh: Yeah, it is. It's very good. All right. [SCENE_BREAK] James: Heads up, Nana. Lillian: Oh, I never got the hang of that. James: Because you didn't have the right teacher. Lillian: You would have been the right teacher. Who taught you, honey? James: Derek Beasley. Best friend in sixth grade at boarding school. He was good at all sports. Thing is he only grew up to be about 5'7", had to quit everything but wrestling. Lillian: So did your dad teach you any sports? James: None. The only thing my dad ever taught me was how to disappear. Comes in handy, though. Lillian: I don't know, maybe he could teach you something now, you know? I mean, maybe you should be spending some time with him. James: Maybe. Nah. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Lillian tells me that you're going to be talking to the family today. Phillip: That's the plan. Alan: What prompted this decision? Phillip: I can just feel it. It's time. Alan: It's time, what do you mean? Is it... you feel it's going to happen soon, what? Phillip: I just think it's time for them to know. So I tried to have one last moment with each of them. Got to everybody but James. Alan: And me? What about me? What about our moment together? Phillip: As I recall, Dad, you told me to go away and die. Alan: Phillip, you always hear what you want to hear. Phillip: I tried to have a moment with you. For the last three months, I've done nothing but try to have a moment with you. Actually, no, my whole life I've been trying to have a moment with you, Dad. Just one time where I felt like you really just listened to me and got me and I got you. I don't have time. I'm out. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: No, I'm not freaking out or anything. I feel like I'm doing better today. Yesterday, too. I'm happy for Billy and Vanessa. I really am. And I want to be there for them as much as I can be. But it's just, it's hard, you know? I mean, Billy, he gave this toast about growing old together and, I don't know... I know I have to move forward. I know I have to keep moving forward but there are times when occasionally I may need to take a step back, you know, because I like talking to you, I do, I like talking to you and I like seeing your smile because that makes me feel better. (Cell phone rings) Hello? Josh: Hi, I'm just making sure you got home okay. Reva: Well, I'm talking to you. I'm here safe and sound. Josh: Good. Well, Billy and Vanessa said that they would call with the time for the wedding rehearsal. Reva: Well, whatever they need is fine and I'll make sure I get there on my own. Josh: Okay, I'll let them know. I guess... Reva: Josh, you know, you were right. I do need to pull myself together just so that I know that I'm okay. And I think I'm really going to be able to do that. Josh: I knew you could. Reva: Okay. Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Phillip: Dad? James: He's not here. Phillip: Do you know where he went? James: Wasn't here when I came up. Phillip: What are you doing right now? James: I'm doing nothing. Phillip: Okay. Great. Because I'm not doing anything right now either. What do you say we don't do anything together. What do you say you teach me how to play one of those video games of yours and I'll suck and you'll kill me. James: That's boring. Phillip: It's boring? Okay. Boring. You hadn't said that yet. Let's try something less boring. Why don't we play basketball because I know you think you're really good. But, you know, I'm still pretty good. James: Dad, I don't want to do anything with you, okay? Phillip: Okay. Not okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Lillian: Will you tell me there's a miracle? Tell me there is something you can do and save him. Ed: I can't tell you that. Lillian: You said the bone marrow transplant had possibilities, Ed. Ed: Yes, it has narrow possibilities, grim possibilities. Lillian: So you're going to what, sit there and do nothing? Ed: I don't think I am doing nothing. But right now it is too risky, certainly for Phillip and for any possible donor we're going to find. Lillian: So there's nothing we can do? Ed: Not a damn thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Phillip: James! James! James! James! James! (Hard rock music playing) [SCENE_BREAK] Coming up on "Guiding Light," Jeffrey: How's your mom? How's Colin? Any sign of Edmund? Jonathan: Whacked, cute, none. Shayne: There is an opening in family court. Marina: I thought maybe we should tell people first, that's all. Shayne: Like our families. Phillip: It's me. I'm in trouble. I need help.

Lizzie with Bill and Josh and trying to understand Lewis tradition

[Machines beeping] Ridge: Brooke. Brooke: Ridge? Eric: Is there any change? Nurse: No, I'm sorry. Stephanie: Sweetheart, you -- you got to wake up, you're starting to worry us. Christian: Good morning. Eric: Christian. You spoke to Dr. Plotnikov? Christian: Yes, he said you have some concerns. Stephanie: Well, why doesn't he come to? Christian: Patients react differently to anesthesia. Eric: Dr. Plotnikov said there is no physical reason -- Stephanie: Maybe he just doesn't -- maybe he just doesn't want to wake up. Because the one person in the world that he wants to have here, isn't here. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Buenos dias. Brooke: To you, too, senor. Nick: Did you sleep well? Brooke: What do you think? Nick: I think we should stay in bed all day. You okay? Brooke: Well, would it really kill the mood if I were to make a quick call to home? Nick: Oh, come on, Brooke. You're not still worried that something is wrong, are you? Brooke: I don't know -- Nick: My mother has the number. Brooke: I know, I know it's silly. Nick: You're safe. Kids are safe, everything's fine. I was thinking maybe you should call home. Brooke: Thank you. I have a message. Stephanie: Brooke, it's Stephanie. Brooke, I need you. Nick: Who is it from? Brooke: Stephanie. Nick: What does she want? Brooke: She needs me. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Where is she? Eric: Who? Stephanie: Brooke. I called last night. I left a message. Eric: Did you explain what's going on? Stephanie: Well, no, not on her voice mail. Eric: But you have to leave you a message. She left the company. The two of you had words. She doesn't know what happened to Ridge. Stephanie: She would if she called me back. Eric: Look, call her again. Leave her a message. Come outside for a minute. That's his ex-wife. Taylor: Eric? How is he? Eric: He's -- he's stable. This is Dr. Ramirez. Hector: It's my brother. Taylor: Hi, you're Ridge's doctor? Christian: Friend of the family. Dr. Plotnikov is Ridge's cardiologist. Taylor: So, how did the surgery go? Christian: Fine. The heart attack was a symptom of aorta dissection and Dr. Plotnikov was able to patch the tear with a Gortex graft. He's stable now. Taylor: Is he awake? Eric: Not yet. Thomas: I want to see my dad. Eric: He's right around the corner, 106. Stephanie: Brooke, I'm leaving a message here at the office. Just on the chance, that you will check. Please, it's urgent. Please call me. Thomas: Dad? It's me. Thomas. Mom's here. Taylor: Ridge? What are you doing, scaring us like this, huh? You're the strongest man I know. We all love you. Thomas: Mom said you were -- you were fighting? Taylor: I'm sure that had nothing to do with it, sweetheart. Stephanie: Of course it did. Taylor: Stephanie, the doctor just told us that he had a tear in artery. It probably predisposed from birth. Stephanie: I'm so sorry, Ridge. Eric: He knows. Let's give them some privacy, come on. Stephanie: If he dies, if we lose him -- Eric: He's not going to die. Stephanie: I brought this on. Eric: Stephanie, stop it. Stephanie: No, how many times did he tell me he loved that woman? How many times? And I wouldn't hear him, I didn't want to hear him, because I hate her. Eric: Look, it's not important. Stephanie: Yes, it is! She's his life! He needs her! Eric: As soon as she gets the message, she'll be here. She'll come. Stephanie: What if she doesn't? If she doesn't come, he's going to die. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Stay there -- Hope with R.J., I'll be right back. Stephen: Your majesty. Jackie: Stephen. What? Oh -- hope and I are playing dress-up. Come on in. Stephen: Love the boa. Jackie: I feel like a cross between the queen and a stripper. Stephen: You look beautiful. Is my daughter here? Jackie: No, she's not, no. Nickycame and swept her off to Cabo. Stephen: Mexico? Very nice. Jackie: Yes, I wish someone would sweep me off to Cabo. But I'm here looking after the children. I was going to put them down for a nap because we've all been up since the crack of dawn. And I'm in dire need of a coffee. Would you like to stay and join me? Stephen: Yes, I'd like to. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: She needs you? Brooke: That's what she said. Nick: She's just messing with you. Brooke: Why? She finally got what she always wanted. Me out of her life for good. Nick: Maybe she's in some kind of trouble? Brooke: At Forrester? Nick: Well, let's face it, Brooke. You're one of the only people who understands how that company operates. Brooke: She never appreciated me before, now suddenly, she needs me? Nick: Let it go. Brooke: I am. [Phone rings] Brooke: Stephanie. Stephanie: I know you're angry with me but I have to talk to you. Brooke: I don't need to listen to you ever again. And if you call back here, I'm not going to pick up. Good-bye. Stephanie: Don't hang up, don't hang up. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Hey, I got an e-mail from the girls from London last night. Steffy said Phoebe was already speaking with an English accent before she got off the plane. Thomas: Mom? Thomas: Did grandpa say what the fight was about? Taylor: Brooke. It was about Brooke. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Oh, god! Can you believe the nerve of that woman? After everything she's put me through, and all of the abuse, I finally walk away and now she's still coming after me. Nick: Did she even say what she wanted? Brooke: I don't care what she wanted. I am through jumping through Stephanie's hoops. Nick: Well you're not gonna call her back, are you? Brooke: No. I'm calling home. And then, you will have all of the attention that you deserve. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Stephen: Hello? Brooke: Dad? What are you doing there? Stephen: I stopped by to see you. Jackie says you're in Cabo. Brooke: Yeah, we are. Is she there? Stephen: She just went upstairs to put the little ones down for a nap. Apparently she wore 'em out playing dress-up. Brooke: So they're okay? Stephen: Well they're fine, why? Brooke: No reason. I just had this feeling that something wasn't right. Stephen: Your children couldn't be safer, honey. Brooke: That's what Nick said. Stephen: Do want me to see if Jackie's available? Brooke: No, that's all right. Just tell her that if Stephanie calls, don't let her know where we are. Stephen: What's going on? Brooke: I quit my job. I walked out of Forrester. Stephanie's been hounding me ever since. Stephen: Well mum's the word, honey. Brooke: I'll see you when I get back. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: All's well? Brooke: All's yours. Nick: All's right. [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Stephanie: Stephen. What the hell are you doing here? Stephen: Visiting my daughter. Stephanie: Where is she? Stephen: She doesn't want to talk to you. Stephanie: Look, if she's in the house, I need her down here right now --. Stephen: Your days of threatening my daughter, or me, are over. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Taylor: How's Stephanie holding up? Eric: Not very well. She blames herself for all of this. Taylor: What happened? Eric: Brooke was cleaning out her office -- Taylor: She was leaving the company? Eric: And Ridge. Stephanie was delighted, of course -- Taylor: But Ridge it as everything he staked his future on walking out the door. Eric: Yes. And he turned it all back on his mother -- told her she had taken his entire life away from him. Taylor: Well she didn't cause his heart condition. Eric: Yeah. Well she thinks she did. She believes that if she had let him to live his own life -- if she had accepted Brooke years ago and let him make his own choices - Taylor: He might've collapsed anyway. Eric: Yes. She's determined to make it up to him. Taylor: How? Eric: Taylor. Last night, Stephanie heard him talking in his sleep. He's asking for Brooke. Taylor: Brooke. [SCENE_BREAK] [Brooke sighs] Brooke: Why would she be calling me now? Nick: Maybe she's going through withdrawal. Brooke: If there is some crisis at work, maybe she'd finally realize that I knew what I was doing. Maybe I should call her. Nick: Oh my god! This woman has tortured you your entire life, and she's still torturing you. She can't stand for you to be happy. Brooke: I know. I don't want to feel this way. All I ever wanted was -- Nick: Was what? Brooke: Was for her to like me. To respect me. Nick: Try to look at yourself through my eyes. Now what do you see? Brooke: Love. Nick: Unconditional. Undeniable. Pure. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephen: My daughter wants nothing more to do with you. Stephanie: This isn't about Brooke and me. Stephen: It is. Stephanie: Why? Because you're back? Stephen: I let you come between us once before, but not again. Stephanie: Ridge has had a heart attack -- he needs her. Stephen: What are you talking about? Stephanie: He collapsed last night. He's at the University Hospital. He's had emergency heart surgery -- Stephen: I didn't know he had one. Stephanie: Are you gonna stand here and play games with me? Stephen: Your son put my daughter through hell. Stephanie: And he wants to make it up to her. Stephen: He raped her! I don't give a damn what he wants! [SCENE_BREAK] Christian: Dr. Plotnikov was here? Nurse: Yes. Christian: Did he speak to the family? Nurse: No, he was called away on an emergency. Christian: All right, I'll try to reach him. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Stephanie, where did you -- where did you run off to? Call me back as soon as you get this. Thomas: Thanks for helping my dad, Hector. Taylor: You responded to the call? Hector: Well, Stephanie called 911 as soon as it happened. Thomas: Was he awake when you got there? Hector: No, not really. Taylor: You helped save his life. Hector: You know, Ridge's heart could've ruptured but it didn't. So, you've got to stay positive. Eric: Christian? Taylor: How is he? Christian: I just spoke to Dr. Plotnikov. Eric: And? What's going on? Christian: Ridge isn't responding as well as we would've liked by now. We're doing everything medically possible. Taylor: Except for the one thing that might make a difference. Brooke. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Oh, don't stop. Nick: When's it my turn? Brooke: I need it more than you do. Nick: Oh, don't say it -- don't say it. Not the -- not the "s" word. [Nick imitating a snake] Not Stephanie. Brooke: I don't ever want to say her name again. I don't even think about her. I just want to think about you. Nick: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: He loves her. He would never hurt her that way. She knows that, and she's already forgiven him. Stephen: You're all so used to getting what you want. Get out. Stephanie: Stephen, look, she and I have our issues, but -- Stephen: Are you going to leave or am I going to throw you out? Stephanie: He loves her in ways that most people can't even begin to imagine. She's his life. Stephen: And you're just figuring that out now? Stephanie: Yes. Stephen: You're crazy and I don't believe a word of it. Stephanie: I'm telling you the truth. Stephen: Well, it's too late! It ends now, Stephanie -- this destructive relationship between our families. Brooke is with Nick now. Stephanie: But she belongs with Ridge, she always will, Stephen. Are you gonna try and deny her that? Please, just tell me where she is. All right, at least let her know that he is seriously ill, and that he's asking for her. Let her decide.

Stephanie worries that if Brooke doesn't come, Ridge will die

Bill: Justin was very clear. Someone he trusts saw ridge and judge mcmullen together at the courthouse. Brooke: [ Scoffs ] Bill: Please, brooke. If you know something more about ridge and the judge who stripped me of custody of my son, I need to know it. Now. Ridge: This is not how i thought this evening was gonna play out. Katie: You mean our hosts disappearing on us? Ridge: Well, dad's in the den on the phone, and quinn is at the office. And brooke, uh... Thorne: Don't worry. She's in good hands. Katie: Listen, she never gets to spend any time with will, and -- and will loves his aunt brooke. This is the perfect time to remedy that. Thorne: That's right. Ridge: Why'd I have to start a fight with her? It's not necessary. Why did I do that? Thorne: I think brooke just needed a-a little time away, that's all. Ridge: Time away from me. She just never got over the judge's ruling, you know? Katie: Well, and the fact that you pressured him to rule in my favor, yeah, that's kind of been tearing her up. Bill: But it's because of spencer. It's always about spencer, and she keeps defending him. He doesn't deserve it. Donna: I thought you went to the office. Quinn: I did. But I got back in the nick of time, apparently. Donna: In time for what? Quinn: To watch the former mrs. Eric forrester and her notorious honey-bear bottle in action. Donna: You were eavesdropping on eric and me. Quinn: [ Chuckles ] Oh, donna, you are such a piece of work. Donna: [ Scoffs ] Excuse me? Quinn: I mean, you're, you know, pretty enough, I guess, but I just -- I just can't understand what eric ever really saw in you. Donna: Is this how you treat all your dinner guests? Or do you just like picking on the logan sisters? Quinn: Oh, the logan sisters. Two of whom are forresters now. Are you trying to make that three for three, donna? Donna: How would that be possible? Eric's happily married to you. He is...happily married, right? Quinn: Clearly all the honey in the world couldn't save your marriage to eric. And yet here you are, in his home, our Dna: Heh. The scheming ex-wife. Is -- is that how you see me? Quinn: No, I think "scheming" is a bit of a stretch. Donna: Ugh. Okay. I'm just trying to figure out why you're acting like this. As you clearly pointed out, I'm his ex. He's remarried now. Quinn: Yeah, but that doesn't stop you from missing your life with him. The home that you shared. I mean, that is what you told him, right? Donna: You know, the next time I'm alone with eric and this, I'm gonna check first. Make sure no one's eavesdropping at the door. Quinn: Oh, you don't have to worry about that, donna. I'm never gonna let that happen again. See... I'm not going to let anything intrude on the happy life that I have found with eric. Ridge: [ Sighs ] Katie: You know, I think I'm gonna go check on donna since eric bailed on her. [ Chuckles ] Thorne: Really? I'm sure she can manage by herself. Katie: You clearly have never seen my sister in the kitchen. Thorne: Ridge? Still with us? Ridge: Yeah. What? Yeah, sure. Katie: I know you're still thinking about brooke. Ridge: Why can't she just forget about mcmullen and me? Bill: Please, brooke, be honest with me. If you know something if you even suspect something -- Brooke: Bill, stop. Please. I know what it did to you when the judge took away your legal custody of your son. I didn't think it was right then, and I don't think it's right now. But at least katie's letting you see will whenever you want. But what you're doing... Bill: What I'm doing is asking for help finding the truth. For my sake, yes. But for will's sake most of all. Brooke: I have to go. Bill: [ Scoffs ] Brooke: [ Sighs ] Katie: [ Sighs ] [ Door opens ] Brooke! What are you doing back? What -- what about will? Brooke: Oh, um, bill was there. He relieved the babysitter before I arrived. Katie: Huh. O-okay. So you were...alone with him? Brooke: Yeah, but don't tell anybody. Especially ridge, okay? He would just be upset. So, where is he, anyway? Katie: Thorne and ridge are in the den. Eric had an overseas call, and he wanted to get their opinion on something. Listen, all the tension before... are you okay? Brooke: Yeah. I'm fine. Katie: All right. Ridge: Hey! Katie: Hi. Ridge: You're back. How are you feeling? Can I get you anything? Brooke: Oh, no. That's okay. I'm -- I'm fine. Yeah. Ridge: Good. I'm sorry. Brooke: So, um -- it's okay. Is -- is eric joining us? Thorne: Dad sends his apologies. He's been trying to get off the phone for 15 minutes. Katie: Hmm. Brooke: And donna? Heh... Katie: Um, I think she's in the -- Donna: Right here. [ Sighs ] Ridge: Hey. Brooke: Ha! Katie: What -- what took you so long? Donna: Uh... [ Scoffs ] You know me. I'm just...easily distracted. Katie: Distracted by what? Donna: Is it...true? Katie: Is what true? Donna: Uh... stories I hear about quinn. I-is -- is it possible that she's still a little, you know, off the beam? Katie: Why -- why would you ask that? Donna: You know, I'd -- I, um...really rather not get into it here at eric's house. Katie: Oh-kay. Well... Thorne: Okay. Well, on that note, we should probably get home. Katie: Let's go home. Let's see will. Are you guys leaving, too? Ridge: Uh, in a few. Donna: Tell eric we said thank you if he ever gets off that call, okay? Ridge: I will do that. Thorne: Bye. Brooke: Bye. Katie: Uh... you sure you're okay? Brooke: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Katie: Okay. I love you very much. Brooke: Love you. Katie: Okay. Brooke: [ Sighs ] Oh, thanks. Ridge: Hey. I'm sorry about earlier. I-I don'T... I don't want to fight with you. You know, and I know, bringing up spencer, it's -- it's -- we don't look at things the same way. But it doesn't matter. Because we love each other, and we're gonna fight through it, and we're gonna work this out. Okay? Ridge: I-I don't ever want anyone or anything to come between us. You know that, right? Brooke: I don't want that, either. [ Sighs ] I don'T. Ridge: Love you. Brooke: I love you. [ Sniffles ] Heh... [ Door opens ] [ Laughter ] Katie: You have to watch that. Donna: Isn't that funny? Katie: Hey. Bill: Oh, you're all back early. Was it past eric's bedtime, so he sent you home? Thorne: What are you doing here, spencer? Bill: Don't be rude, forrester. First things first. Donna. It's been a long time. You look beautiful as always. Donna: Wow. That hit on the head really did turn you into a sweetheart. Thorne: Or so he'd like you to believe. So, why are you here? Bill: Isn't it obvious? I was will's babysitter for the evening. Thorne: Where's kendra? Bill: Paid her. Sent her home. What's the big deal? Thorne: The big deal is katie and I should have been given a heads up. Katie: Actually, um, I -- I knew about it. Brooke, uh, told me that bill was here when she came back. So, did you and will have a good time? Bill: Oh, we had the best time. Donna: What'd you guys do, talk investments and portfolios? Let him stay up past his bedtime? Bill: Oh, no, no, no. Teeth brushed, in bed right on the dot. I want to set the best example for my son. Donna: I'm impressed. If it's true. Bill: Funny you should mention that. Donna: What? Bill: The truth. Yeah, I used to think it was highly overrated, but, uh... I was wrong. Knowing the truth can make all the difference in the world. Thorne: You getting at something in particular, spencer? Bill: Actually, I was just gonna thank katie for granting me more access to will. Although I guess I'll always wonder what exactly made the judge rule against me in the first place. The day after chemo might mean a trip back to Katie: [ Sighs ] Thorne: Hey. Will asleep? Katie: Oh, yeah. He is in dreamland. Didn't even wake up when I gave him a kiss goodnight. Thorne: Good. Katie: So, fill me in on what's going on. Donna: I was just filing in thorne about my run-in with quinn in the kitchen. Katie: I thought she had left. Donna: Oh, no, no. She slithered in, heh, unnoticed. Saw eric and me talking, and... well, she jumped to all sorts of naughty conclusions. I mean, not that i let her get to me. I just hate that someone like that is in eric's life, you know? I mean, let alone his wife. He's just such a sweet man, you know? It just makes him... a target to these kind of women. Sheila. Now quinn. It's just so unfair. Thorne: Sounds like you still care about my father. Donna: I'll always care about eric. Eric: Hey. That was the longest business call in history. Quinn: What was so important that it couldn't wait? Eric: It could have. I wish it had. Quinn: Oh. Eric: What's going on? You okay? You seem a little -- Quinn: I'm -- I am -- I am just great. I'm happy to have my husband all to myself again. Eric: So you do. Quinn: Mm-hmm. Eric: You were missed, you know, when you went into the office. Quinn: [ Chuckles ] No. I don't think so. The logan sisters couldn't care less whether I was here or not. Eric: [ Chuckles ] Quinn: And I think donna would have preferred to have all your attention. Eric: Well, she hardly had all my attention. I mean, uh, brooke and ridge were here, katie, thorne. I really enjoy, however, seeing donna again. I love that she's living right up there. Quinn: Mm... Eric: Who knows? In the end, the two of you may become great friends. [ Laughs ] Or not. Quinn: Or...not. No. I'm not going to ever understand what you saw in her. She's just so -- she'S...blonde. Ugh. Anyway. Enough about that. What was going on with ridge and brooke? Sensed a little tension between them before I left. Eric: Yeah, well, we all know what that's about, don't we? Quinn: Bill? Eric: Bill. I mean, he's definitely an ongoing point of contention between the two of them. [ Keys clacking ] Bill: [ Sighs ] [ Cellphone chimes ] [ Keys clacking ] [ Sighs ] [ Keys clacking ] [ Sighs ] Brooke: [ Sighs ] Ridge: [ Sighs ] You've been pretty quiet. You still upset with me? Brooke: [ Sighs ] No. It isn't that. It's just that you have to know by now, when you go off on bill like that -- Ridge: That you will jump and defend him. Yeah, I know that. You should know by now that there's no one in this world that upsets me like he does. Brooke: Okay. Okay. Let's just not talk about bill, all right? It never ends well when we do. And I don't want to -argue with you. Ridge: I don't want to argue, either, but you got to understand that what this guy does to me is not something -- Brooke: I do. I do understand. But you also have to understand that there are some things that we may not have any control over. Ridge: What does that mean? Brooke: [ Sighs ] Ridge: What are you trying to say? Eric: [ Sighs ] About time to go upstairs. What do you say? Quinn: Mm. No, no, no, no, no. I just want a few more minutes laying here in my husband's arms, okay? Eric: Okay. Quinn: Eric? Eric: Hmm? Quinn: I want to tell you something. In case you don't already know this... Eric: What? Quinn: [ Sighs ] I'm always going to put you first. Your happiness. Your peace of mind. I know you've had a lot of drama swirling around in your life in the past. But as your wife, and the woman who loves you more than anyone else in this world, I will never let anyone do that to you again. Donna: What an evening. Between quinn's threats and, uh, the tension between brooke and ridge... I hope those two are gonna be okay. Katie: Yeah, uh... brooke didn't want ridge to know that she was up here with bill, alone. Donna: Wait, so, did -- did something happen? Katie: No, no. I -- [ Sighs ] I don't know. I doubt it. I'll tell you one thing I do know -- secrets, no matter how well-intentioned or closely held, they have a way of coming out. When you least expect them. Ridge: Hey. [ Rubbing brooke's leg ] There something you want to say to me? Brooke: [ Sighs ] If -- if it's something I did, if it's about tonight -- [ Stammers ] If you want me to apologize again, I will. I don't mean to upset you. But you talk about spencer, and I just see red. I'm sorry. I just can't help myself. Brooke: It's more than that, ridge. You're obsessed about getting even. That's why you leaned on your judge friend. Ridge: I leaned on craig because I wanted what was best for the boy. I want him to have a family that he can depend on, and some-- someone in his life that he can look up to. Brooke: Still, there was a bonus. You got revenge on bill. Ridge: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. I thought we weren't gonna argue about that anymore? This is tough. I know it. It's a tough patch for us, but we'll get through it, because we love each other, and we respect each other. We'll do the right thing. Okay? Come here. I'm gonna take a shower. Do you...want to join me? Brooke: I'll be right there. [ Sighs ] [ Shower running ] [ Cellphone rings ] [ Cellphone beeps ] This is not a good time. Bill: I-I just need a minute. Look [Sighs] I'm lying here in bed, and I'm thinking about my life. Having been robbed of liam and wyatt's childhood. Now I've lost custody of will. I just can't accept that. Certainly not if ridge had anything to do with influencing the judge. Now, I know I am putting you in an incredibly difficult position, asking you to rat out your husband, but, brooke, this is my relationship with my son that I'm talking about. So, please, if you know anything, tell me. If ridge did do this, you can help undo it. [ Brooke sighs ] Make it right. I'm asking you as a father. If there's anything you know, brooke, anything... please tell me. Brooke: I'm sorry, bill. I've got to go. . .

Ridge tells Thorne and Katie that Brooke is always defending Spencer and he does not deserve it

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Reva: In the end it really comes down to my life versus the baby's. Doctor: It could come to that, but we can't assume anything. Reva: So you can go ahead and run whatever tests you need to run. My baby's life comes first. Doctor: These tests will take a while to be processed. My best advice to you is to get out and try to get some fresh air, and try to think about something else. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Dr. Alcott... Doctor: Yes? Jeffrey: All right. We get it. We get it. You're ready. Reva: Okay. Well, then let's go. Jeffrey: Wait. Reva: What for? Jeffrey: Hang on for just one second. Reva: Why? Jeffrey: You know, you can be as brave as you want for the rest of the world, but you don't have to do that for me. Reva: I'm not scared. Jeffrey: Okay, you're not. I am. Reva: Well, that's the difference. Jeffrey: What? Reva: There's no reason for me to be scared because you'll be there with me. Jeffrey: Okay. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Yeah. Of course I'll rearrange my schedule. This afternoon's not a problem. Yeah, I know. I always say that. Just remember it when you hand out Christmas bonuses, okay? Thanks. Hi. Natalia: Hi. Olivia: So, how'd it go? Natalia: Good. The kids loved the brownies and the oatmeal chip cookies. Olivia: Well, you made them. Natalia: They know they were from you. Emma: Are you still tired, Mommy? Olivia: I am just following doctor's orders, okay? I can follow orders, you know, occasionally. Natalia: So impressive. Olivia: Why don't you go finish your homework. Natalia: Okay, I know it's not the same, but you did do the right thing because you've really been overdoing it. And just in case, I got the e-mail address of one of the mom's. Because your car is fancier than mine. Oliver: I'm... it's fine. I trust you. Too bad you don't trust me. Natalia: What? Olivia: That, over there, it came from Blake this morning. Natalia: That's for Cassie's house. This is the flyer for the open house. I told you, Blake wants you to sign off on it. Olivia: Why do we need an open house when we have a buyer? Natalia: Who? Me? Olivia: Yeah. Didn't we agree on that after the dinner party? Natalia: Agreed? No. You mentioned it one time. And I thought you were joking. Olivia: Okay. I'll try again. You should buy Cassie's house. Did that sound funny? Natalia: Yes. It sounds ridiculous. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Why do you look so surprised. Wasn't this your plan? Rafe: What, I had a plan? Daisy: Yeah. You're interview with Ashlee, that little video blog. What, did you think trashing Grady was going to make me change my mind? Rafe: This has nothing to do with Grady. I wasn't trying to trash him. Daisy: Rafe, he's changed. Rafe: Right. Yeah. Daisy: He has. Rafe: Why? Daisy, because he's breaking into computers now instead of running people over? Daisy: Oh, wow, Ashlee's really done a number on you. Rafe: Daisy, did she lie? Is it true or not? Did she, or did she not, find him sneaking-- breaking into a computer at the studio? Daisy: Well, she is wrong. Because it was Dinah's computer, and Grady is working for Dinah. So he wasn't breaking into anything. Rafe: Okay, that makes sense. You know? Okay, what is he doing for Dinah? Daisy, face it. If Grady is doing anything for her, if she's paying him for anything, it's not to do anything legal. Daisy: Oh, okay. Right. And where am I visiting you again? Oh, yeah, jail. Rafe: Oh, yeah, and he had nothing to do with that, either? Daisy: No. Absolutely. Absolutely. He has made mistakes, okay? Rafe: Mistakes? That's what my life is-- my life's a mistake? Daisy: No. But he has-- he's changed, okay. He is helping you. And I didn't even ask him to do it, okay? He's not the same Grady that he used to be. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashlee: I guess I left the car unlocked tonight? Grady: No. Ashlee: Do you need a ride somewhere? Grady: No. Ashlee: Is this about Daisy? Grady: It's about your video blog. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: You know, it's just like a doctor to say hurry up and then keep you waiting. Jeffrey: That sounds more like the government. Reva: What? Jeffrey: Just remember, I'm right here with you, okay? Doctor: Good afternoon. Reva: Is it? You know, the last time I had a cancer scare, the doctor wound up telling us that we were pregnant. So, what kind of a surprise do you have for us today? Jeffrey: Wait. I don't understand. Doctor: The blood tests that we ran on Reva, it indicated that we need to look at her bone marrow. Reva: Leukemia? Doctor: We'll need the results from the bone marrow before we can confirm. Jeffrey: But that's what you think it is? Doctor: Yes. Jeffrey: So this isn't related to the breast cancer? Doctor: Most likely, no. Reva: So you're telling me I have... a second form of cancer? Doctor: You should consider yourself lucky. Reva: Excuse me? Doctor: Breast cancer is difficult to detect in pregnant women. Breast cancer shows up white, and so does dense breast tissue. It's like looking for a white car in a snowstorm. Reva: And that makes me lucky. Doctor: Well, I know of a woman who needed a biopsy... there was the fear that the painkillers could damage the fetus. So she had the biopsy without any. It took three people to hold her down. Jeffrey: Maybe we can focus on Reva. Doctor: I was just trying to make a point. It could be worse. If it turns out to be leukemia, we can treat it with a combination of drugs and biologic therapies. Reva: You mean chemo? Doctor: Yes. But there is no reason to panic. It appears we caught it early. Reva: No reason to panic? The last time I had chemo it nearly killed me. How is my baby supposed to survive that? Doctor: I know that you stopped your meds to take care of your baby, but that has to change now. It's time to put your health first. I'm sure your husband would agree. Reva: No. My husband and I have the same priority, and that is to have a healthy baby. Doctor: I'm not your OB/GYN. The baby is not my patient, you are. My priority is saving your life, and that's why it's my recommendation that you terminate your pregnancy. Reva: Go to hell. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Okay. Great. Thank you so much. All right. So your meeting with the event planner for the Beacon is moved to next week, which means you only have two meetings per day, at the most, and none of them are back-to-back. Olivia: Well, unless Larry throws another one at me last minute. Natalia: Yeah, I don't know why you don't just tell him no once in a while. Olivia: Sometimes it's smarter to say yes. Natalia: Okay. So, next, um... the Beacon payroll, they need you to approve some overtime. Olivia: Okay, that's not due until the end of the week. Come here. Have a look at this. Natalia: What is it? Olivia: I did a little search here. These are all of the houses that are for sale that are comparable to Cassie's. Natalia: You just don't quit, do you? Olivia: Well, you're not going to believe me, so I'm going to give you proof. Natalia: Proof of what? That there are a lot of houses for sale? Olivia: That her asking price is extremely fair. If not, a little low. Natalia: Well, that asking price is a lot more than I sold the cottage for. Olivia: You have enough for a substantial down payment. Natalia: But you are still talking about a huge amount of money. You don't just drop that overnight. Olivia: I'm not talking about dropping it, like throwing it out of an airplane. I'm talking about an investment, a good investment, in a house that you like a lot, that has plenty of room for Rafe. Come on! That's what you want. Natalia: I want Rafe to have some money for school when he gets out of jail. Olivia: You can have both. Why won't you believe me? Oh, excuse me. I'm sorry. Because it's me. Right. Well, I'm sure your local teller who has what, a semester of junior college under her belt could tell you more than I could. What did she tell you to do? Put it in a money market? A long-term C.D.? Or maybe it's stuck in some savings account earning next to nothing? Natalia: You're my boss. And you're my friend, right? So, yes, if you have an opinion about something, absolutely, you let me know. But you can't make decisions like this for me. You're not the boss of my life. Olivia: I'm going to go get ready for my meeting with Decker. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: This is stupid because I used to like getting visits. I'm out of here. Daisy: Wooo! It's just ten more minutes, okay? Rafe: Why? Why? Daisy: You have nowhere else to be. Rafe: Actually, I do, all right? I'm going to get a job at the library right now. What? Can Grady help me with that, too? Because if he can, that would be great. Daisy: No, just ten minutes, please. Can we sit down and I can explain. Rafe: Just talk. Go ahead, talk. Daisy, what is Grady going to help me with that he hasn't already? Daisy: Okay. All the stuff he has done was in the past, okay? Grady has changed. Rafe: He's scamming you, okay? Daisy: No. The last time I saw you, I went and I talked to him. I told him that you were in trouble, you were getting in fights. You were getting hurt. And he must have felt bad, and he wanted to do something to help you. Rafe: First of all, this is a minimum security prison, Daisy. And as for me getting transferred, my mother did that, not Grady. Daisy: Look, okay. He has contacts here, okay? He's told them to keep you safe. I don't see any bruises on you. Are you still getting into fights? Rafe: Wow. Whatever. Daisy: No. Rafe: I'm sorry. Daisy: It's not whatever. You're safe because of Grady. Okay? Try to remember that next time you're going to go make a video trashing him. Rafe: Do you realize how naive you sound right now? Has he been brainwashing you or something. What's going on? Because if he's doing anything for me, it has nothing to do with me or because he feels guilty. Daisy: Okay, why is he doing it then? Rafe: Are you serious? Daisy: Oh, because of me? I didn't even know about it. Rafe: Wow. Um, whatever it is, tell him to call it off, all right? Daisy: Rafe, he's trying to help you. He's trying to help you! Rafe: Whatever it is, please, just tell him to call it off, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Grady: What's wrong? You're not enjoying our conversation? Ashlee: Are you sure you want to do this here, in the middle of the street, in the middle of the day, when someone might see you? Grady: What, you really think I'm going to hurt you? Ashlee: Let me think: You broke into my car, and you know I don't like you, and you act like a bit of a psychopath. But you know that I am not afraid of you. Grady: And I am not afraid of you. Ashlee: You should be. Grady: Why, because you internet blog stuff? Ashlee: No. Because I am Daisy's best friend, and that means something. Grady: Yeah, like going behind her back, stirring up trouble with her ex? It sounds like you're a real good friend. Ashlee: My God, you actually like this. You're getting enjoyment out of this. It's so obvious that you've changed. Silly me. I'm such a fool. Grady: Daisy gets it. We're together, she trusts, and that's all that matters to me. Ashlee: She trusts you now. Grady: Ashlee, you can trash me all you want. You can whip stuff up on the internet blogs, you can do anything. At the end of the day, Daisy is not going to want to be your friend, and I'm not going to have to lift a finger. Have I changed? Maybe, maybe not. Am I smarter? Definitely. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: (Laughs) Grady: Pretty cute, huh? Daisy: Not as cute as you. Grady: Ahhh... you are funny. Daisy: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: I don't see him, so you should sneak out, and I will cover for you. Olivia: Why would I do that? Natalia: Because you need to rest more. Olivia: Oh, oh, so you're going to tell me how to live my life now? Natalia: Just trying to keep you healthy, and you're the one that said this meeting was not urgent. Olivia: No. I said the topic wasn't. My job is. Natalia: You think he's going to fire you because you miss one meeting? Olivia: What if he does? Do you think I can just run out and get another job? Natalia: You don't need the money. Olivia: I'm-- it's not just about the money. I happen to really like what I'm doing. And there are health benefits. There is a job for Ava when she decides to come back. And I don't have to work a gazillion hours a week, and I get to work from home. Natalia: It's a very good opportunity for you. Olivia: It is an opportunity. And what is an opportunity but a chance? If you don't take it, it's kind of meaningless, isn't it? The good part is, I'm smart enough to realize that. Not everyone does. Decker: Two for the price of one, my kind of lunch. Olivia: Well, unfortunately, Natalia is not sticking around. It would bore her out of her mind. Natalia: I do have a lot of things to do, so... Decker: When are you going to let me steal her from you? Olivia: As soon as you can convince her it's a good idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: Hey. Please tell me you're not leaving. Dad just cancelled out on me. Natalia: Hey, you don't still have a mortgage, do you? Frank: What? Ah, no, no, no... well, I did. Um... um... why do you ask, I mean, I thought you sold your cottage? Natalia: I did, but Cassie's house is up for sale. Frank: Ooh, that's a great place. Natalia: Yeah. Expensive. I think the mortgage would be huge. Frank: Well, Eleni and I... when we moved into our house, I had nightmares for like weeks. Will I have enough money if Marina needed braces? Or if my car broke down, would I have enough to buy another car? Natalia: Yeah. Shouldn't I save that money for Rafe's lawyers? The thought of debt... that's why I don't have any credit cards. Frank: Well, yeah. Who, who's that with Olivia? Natalia: Larry Decker, her boss. Frank: From Galaxy hotels? Natalia: Uh-huh Frank: Yeah, figures she'd be with some rich business-type. Natalia: Did you know that Olivia grew up poor? Frank: I did know that. Believe it or not, who would have thought. Natalia: Not me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: I've been looking for you everywhere. Reva: I went to see my OB/GYN, but she wasn't there, so I just kept walking. Jeffrey: Well, I wish you would have stayed. After you left, I spoke with Dr. Alcott, and... well, there is more to hear, Reva. Reva: The man wants to abort our baby. I don't want to hear another word out of his mouth. He's fired. Jeffrey: He's your doctor. He's trying to help you. Reva: Well, you know what? It's not just me, you know? I'm a package deal now. It's me and our baby, and I am not going to do anything to jeopardize his baby's life. Once he is born, then I'll talk about taking care of the cancer. Jeffrey: What if there's a way... Reva: What, for both of us? For it to work for both of us? No! Come on. I had chemo. Do you know what that is? It's a poison. It's a poison that they pump through my body. I can't drink or smoke or eat tuna for God sake without it hurting the baby, but yet they want to pump my veins full of chemo. No! This is our baby, Jeffrey! It's not Dr. Alcott's. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashlee: Oh, don't stop on my account. Doris: Good. Because this is about the first of 50 calls. Ashlee: Although you do have an assistant. Doris: Ashlee, I don't have... okey-dokey. I will give you two minutes. Go. Now you have five seconds less than two minutes. Ashlee: Okay, okay, okay. What do you do when your friend is with just the wrong guy? Doris: The wrong guy? Can you be a little bit more specific? Ashlee: Okay. No, he's not just a bad guy. He's really awful for her, and she doesn't even know. Doris: Hmmm, and this friend, have you known her for a long time? Ashlee: What difference does that make? Doris: You know, has she made this kind of mistake before, the wrong guy thing? Ashlee: Oh, yeah. Well, mostly just this one guy. But every time I think they're going to break up, they get back together. Doris: So your friend, she's got a hard time ending things? Ashlee: Oh, yeah. Even though she knows she has to. Doris: Well, you know what, you're two minutes is almost up, so I'm just going to cut to the quick here. This wrong guy... it's Coop, right? Ashlee: What? Doris: Well, this friend is you, right? Ashlee: Um, no, no. You know that I haven't been dating Coop for a really long time. I didn't lie to you about that. Doris: I know. I mean, I knew that. I just thought the way you were talking, that this is one of those talks. Ashlee: No, Mom, it's not one of those talks. I don't have a problem. I have a problem with him. He has loads of problems. I hate him so much. [SCENE_BREAK] Grady: Hey. I could have sworn you were going to choose the red licorice. Daisy: No. It's definitely chocolate today. I... I just saw Rafe. Grady: Yeah, I figured. Daisy: Yeah. I'm just so angry about that stupid interview he did with Ashlee. And I wanted to show him that his plan, it didn't work. Grady: What did he say? Daisy: He is just like Ashlee. He refuses to believe that you're even remotely capable of doing something good. Grady: Well... I really can't blame him for that. I mean, if I was Rafe, I would think that I'm the guy who is keeping you from him. I'd be really pissed. I mean, after all, he was in love with you first, right? Daisy: Yeah. But he wasn't my first love. You, I'm talking about you! Grady: I'm glad I met you first, too. Daisy: And even if I didn't say it or-- I don't think I even really knew it, looking back, I could tell, yeah, it was you. Push you back down pick myself up pull you close I want... [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Thank you for the drink. Frank: You're welcome. Maybe next time I'll throw in some food there, huh? Natalia: So in the end, you were glad you bought that house? Frank: You know what? In retrospect, it needed a lot of work. But, um... no regrets. Natalia: Really? Frank: Really. Well, up until the day I got divorced. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Sorry, did you need more time? Decker: Actually, no. I just found out I have a conference call. I'm sorry, Olivia. I know this was supposed to be a working lunch. Olivia: That's okay. Larry was telling me about a hedge fund. Aren't you glad you weren't with us? Decker: Okay, yeah. It's a little dry. Hedge funds in Hong Kong. But I'm telling you, my info is solid. And this is a great fit for you, okay? Just don't wait too long, Olivia. Olivia: Thanks. Thanks for the tip. Decker: That's for you. I hope you're son's doing okay in that new facility. Natalia: Oh, thank you. I didn't know you knew about Rafe. Decker: You're important to Olivia, so you're important to me. See you. Olivia: Bye. Natalia: Come on. I'll drive you home. Olivia: Don't you have another shift at Company? Natalia: I don't have to be there quite yet. Olivia: Oh, well, you know what? I'm going to take a cab. That way you'll have more time to count your money. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Reva, wait! Wait! I want to talk about this. Reva: We have already had this conversation. There is nothing to talk about! You said you wanted this baby more than anything! Jeffrey: I do, Reva. But we haven't had this conversation. We talked about wanting to have a baby, but that was always with you in the picture. Right? You're in the equation. Reva: What if you had to make a choice? Jeffrey: Don't do this. Reva: I have to! Jeffrey: It's not as simple, it's not as simple as you're making it, all right? After you left, I spoke with the doctor. Listen to me. He threw a lot of things out there, okay? About the chemo, about what it meant if you waited to take it. There are a lot of variables. Reva: Not to me. The baby comes first. We always knew this was going to be a high-risk pregnancy. The baby comes first! I need you to say that to me! (Cell phone rings) That's your new job, right? Jeffrey: That can wait. Reva: No. I know how important that job is to you because you told me it was. So take the call. And I'm going to take care of what's important to me. Jeffrey: Reva, wait! [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: So you're telling me the truth? This is much better? Rafe: Come on, do you see any bruises? Natalia: It could be underneath your shirt... Rafe: Ma, come on. What are you doing? There's a guard in here. Natalia: I know. I just-- you don't have to... Rafe: Don't what? Take off my shirt? Natalia: You don't have to protect me. Rafe: Ma, look, this is a different prison, all right? It's not the old place. It's minimum security. You did that for me. Natalia: Okay, I know you don't want to tell me anything bad. That's fine. But you have to promise me, if you get hurt, you have to tell somebody. You tell a lawyer or the guard... or tell Daisy. I don't care who. Rafe: I would much rather give you good news. Natalia: All right, don't tease me because this is not the day. Rafe: Ma, I'm not teasing. Ma, this place is not the old place. It's different. They have classes here. They have a library where I can, you know, get my G.E.D. and walk out and go to college. Natalia: Oh, Rafe... Rafe: Look, I know that it's expensive and everything, but, you know, I didn't even think about going to fancy school until you and Gus got married. And that was for what, about six months? You know? I can go to a community college. That's not something to be ashamed of. And don't... don't do that, all right? 'Cause look, I'm in prison. And any school is a big step up. Seriously, I didn't even know that we were poor until we moved to Springfield. All right? And before that, I didn't really even think too much about college. At best, I thought maybe I would be like a mechanic, which is nothing wrong with that. It's a good job. But it's just-- now I know I have choices. Natalia: Is that what I made you think, that you didn't have any choices? Rafe: Ma, stop! No! I used to know what to say to make you feel better. What's wrong? I've been in prison too long? Natalia: No. There's got to be another way. You know what, people don't just stay poor. They figure it out. And they figure out how to get ahead and how to provide for their families and how to have money in an emergency. Rafe: Okay, look, everything is going to be fine. Ma, do you trust me? All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Doris: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, you don't work here anymore! Do you? Ashlee: No, I don't. But, you know, I think my two minutes were up at least five minutes ago. Doris: Oh, you know what? Come on, come on, come on, just sit. But I need to tell you I don't have too much more time than that. And I'm not just saying that. This new temporary D.A.... Ashlee: Who? Doris: You know, now that Jeffrey is down in D.C. doing this-- sucking up to the new president, is what he's doing-- he has left me with this temporary replacement, you know, who is worthless. If I don't baby-sit this dude night and day, I know I'm going to turn around and he is going to say something incredibly stupid, and then I'm going to lose all of the votes. Ashlee: But Mom, you're mayor already. Why do you care about votes? Doris: Talking about a second term, honey. A one-term mayor is a failure. Ashlee: I'm sorry. I didn't wear my watch. Are we on your time or my time? Doris: Okay, okay. Go! No more complaining. Just get to the question. Ashlee: Okay, okay. So my friend, she is with this guy, this very wrong guy. And she thinks that he has changed, but how do I convince her that this guy hasn't changed at all. Doris: Ah, you don't. Ashlee: What? But I know he hasn't. I know that I'm right. Doris: Well, I'm sure you are right. And I totally believe you, but you're not going to tell her that. Ashlee: Well, I have to. She's my friend. Doris: Ashlee, sometimes women get involved with men like that for a reason. Ashlee: Yeah. Yeah, they do, because they think that the guy's hot, that he's like so hot and he's trouble, bad boy. And he is not hot. He is just... unhot. He's unhot. Doris: Ashlee, do you think I'm a smart woman? Ashlee: Yes. I do. You're one of the smartest I know. Doris: Great. And you know, I married Alan Spaulding, okay? Why? Ashlee: Um... because he is rich. Doris: Partly true. But I had a lot of money... not Spaulding kind of money, but I did. No, I married Alan Spaulding knowing exactly who that man was. And I somehow believed that I could change him. And, if you remember, he's not the first wrong guy that I tried to fix. Ashlee: Oh my God, you dated a lot of wrong guys. Like so many. I just thought you had bad taste. Doris: Well, bad judgment, okay, like a lot of women. And, you know, women see what they want to see. You know? They put the blinders on, and they don't see all of that stuff until it's too late. Ashlee: So, what you're saying is, is that my friend, she knows this guy is bad, and that he probably hasn't changed, but... but she needs someone like me to remind her of that? Doris: Okay, now I've really got to go. Ashlee: Oh, well, thank you for the talk. Doris: Yeah, yeah. I hope it helped. Listen-- and um, tell Daisy that I wish her luck. Ashlee: Daisy? I didn't say it was Daisy. Doris: Yeah, well, like I said, tell Daisy that I wish her luck because she's going to need it. Bye, sweetie. [SCENE_BREAK] Grady: So, the chocolate kicked in yet? Daisy: No. This... this is all you. And the koala. Grady: Wow, I'm better than chocolate, huh? Nice. Just don't tell Ashlee, or else she'll put it in her video blog and then we'll be hearing about it for weeks. I'm sorry. I know she's a friend of yours. I was just joking. Daisy: No, no, it's just... Ashlee and Rafe... they're just so frustrating because they just can't let go of the past, you know? Grady: Well, if Ashlee and Rafe are our biggest problems, then we've got... what, they're not our biggest problems? Daisy: There is also the Cooper's and Reva and Billy. Grady: Yeah. I forgot you were related to half the town. I'll tell you what? I'll play nice with Ashlee, and we can skip your family? Daisy: They'll come around, eventually. Grady: Yeah, right. Daisy: They will, they'll... see you're not the same person you were when you came to town. Grady: You really think so? Daisy: Why don't you come with me to visit Bill at the hospital? Grady: Bill? Why would I want to go and visit... Daisy: I know, you're not friends. But I think it would be nice. Ever since I found Bill and Lizzie in that van after the accident. Grady: Look, I know you feel connected, but I don't. You go. Daisy: I thought it would be nice for Reva and Billy to see you. Grady: I don't think that's a good way for me to try and score points with Billy and Reva. But you go alone. Daisy: Well, why don't you walk with me and wait in the lobby. Grady: Actually, I've got to finish up some work. But I'll walk you to your car. Later we can catch up and, we can see if I'm still better than chocolate, huh? Daisy: Yup. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Is this something that I need to be in Washington for? Can't do this long distance? Right. No, I got it. D.C. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Well, hello. Reva: Hi. Daisy: I haven't seen you in a while. Reva: I know. Daisy: Are you here to visit Bill? Reva: Ah, no... what? No. Daisy: That's not why you're here? Reva: No. I already saw him. There's no change. Daisy: Oh, okay. Is Lizzie here? Reva: I didn't see her. Daisy: Well, I want to tell her that things are going to get better. Reva: Did Bill's doctor tell you something? Daisy: Oh, no. You did... not about Bill. To me. Last year, when everything was... when my life was very bad. Reva: Yeah, you've had a rough year, a lot of tough decisions. Daisy: Yeah. But, um... there were days... weeks when I thought I was just never going to be happy again, but you said that things were going to get better and it just takes time. You were right. What? This is a good thing, that was a good thing I said. Reva: No, no. It's nothing. It's nothing. It's just hormones. Daisy: Oh! Are you sure you don't want to go in there with me? Reva: No, no, honey. You go ahead. Go. I'll see you Daisy: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: And that's why they call it Thanksgiving. Just for a moment everyone stops to be grateful for what they have. Emma: And they all stopped fighting. Olivia: Oh, so you heard us-- Natalia and me before? Emma: It sounded like you were mad at her. Did you give her a timeout? Olivia: You know, grownups don't get timeouts, although we really, really should. We really need them. We just make mistakes, Em. We make really big mistakes. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Thank you. Woman: Thank you. Natalia: Didn't you just eat at Towers? Decker: Doesn't Olivia keep you busy enough? Natalia: Well, I'm not ashamed of being a waitress. You know, my son is going to need some money for college soon. It doesn't pay as much as Galaxy, but it does pay. Decker: I'll take the greasiest thing on the menu. That bad? Natalia: No. Could you tell me a little bit about the investment you were telling Olivia about? Decker: I thought that stuff bored you. Natalia: Well, not if it makes what you said it would. And if you tell me it's not too late to get in. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Hey, Lizzie, it's Daisy. I'm at the hospital. I came to see Bill, but, um, he's not here. He's downstairs getting some tests. So I thought I would check in with you and see if you needed anything. Because, um... you and Bill deserve to be happy. As happy as... you guys deserve to be happy. And I hope that they catch that guy who did this to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashlee: Let's see you try to explain this one. Thug: Explain what? Ashlee: No! Thug: You got any money? Ashlee: No! Thug: Give me the money! Give it to me! [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: It's me again. Um, can you please call me. We need to talk. Lillian: I am so glad I bumped into you. Jeffrey: What's up? Lillian: I was in the lounge today, and I heard Dr. Alcott discussing your case... not with your names, but um, it didn't sound good. Jeffrey: It's um... well, it's complicated. Lillian: I've known Dr. Alcott for a long time, and when I saw Reva run out of there today, I knew what recommendation he had given her. Reva's case is rare, but it's not unique. She's not the first pregnant woman to be told she has cancer, nor is she the first woman to be given that recommendation. Jeffrey: Well, what are you saying? Dr. Alcott read it wrong? Lillian: I'm saying there are a lot of other doctors who would disagree with Dr. Alcott. There is a lot of new information out there. There is a lot of reason to be hopeful. What I'm saying is you should get a second opinion, but you didn't hear it from me. [SCENE_BREAK] Coming up on "Guiding Light": Ashlee: Help me! Grady: What the hell. Frank: Freeze! Hands up! Grady: I wasn't doing anything. Ashlee: I was attacked, and I tried to fight back, and he threatened me and he hurt me... Daisy: Grady? No! No, that's not true. He wouldn't do that! Frank: Don't move. You have the right to remain silent.

Natalia mentions the brownies Emma made were a hit

Michael: I gotta say, you always did know how to make an entrance. Victoria: Well, you know, I don't go around kissing everyone. But with you I figured-- Michael: No. No, no. Don't apologize. It was lovely. Victoria: Yes, it was. Let me see your left hand. No ring. Good. Place still lacks a woman's touch. Michael: You think? Victoria: It's awfully good to see you again, Michael. Michael: Likewise. So did you come all this way just to see me? Victoria: Oh, among other things, I guess. Michael: Oh. What things? Victoria: The truth? Michael: Uh-huh. Victoria: I'm not sure... and that's what scares me. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Thank you. Okay. Bye-bye. Nikki: Wait this won't take very long. Dru: What can I do for you? Nikki: Well, I was just wondering how things were going now that you've been appointed to the head of the cosmetics division. Dru: Fantastic. Fantastic. But why are you really here? Nikki: Excuse me? Dru: Nikki, I'm guessing that you came by to check up on me because you're disappointed. You think your son made a mistake in appointing me to this position, is that right? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: (Knocks) Jack: Hey, beautiful. Phyllis: Hey. I hope I'm not interrupting, but I just wanted to thank you again for last night. Jack: Believe me, it was my pleasure. Phyllis: Just one question. Why did you leave so soon? Jack: Oh, sugar, that's a question you really don't wanna ask. Phyllis: Okay, I won't. I have another question. How's your search for a new C.E.O. for Jabot going? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Thank you, John. John: For what? Gloria: For seeing me, of course. John: Well, don't thank me. Your son talked me into it. Gloria: Michael's only trying to help. John: Help you, maybe, certainly not me. Gloria: He's trying to help us. John: (Whispers) help us... [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Why are you staring at me like that? Mac: I can't believe Gloria Abbott's your mother. Kevin: Well, she is. It says so on my birth certificate. Mac: Tell me what happened last year in Detroit. Kevin: Mackenzie... Mac: J.T. said you had a gun. Kevin: Look, you know, it happened so long ago, I've almost forgotten about it. Mac: Wow, just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, there's more. Kevin: You know, before I met you there was crazy stuff going on. Mac: Like what? Kevin: Like what? Let's see, I was arrested for a crime I didn't commit. I got beat up in jail. I almost died. Then they threw me in the psych ward for evaluation, we're talking straitjackets, pills, the whole nine yards. Mac: Kevin... Kevin: So I run away, I wind up in Detroit with a gun in my hand. Mac: Why? What were you gonna do? Kevin: I don't know. I don't know. I was desperate. The cops were after me. I didn't care if I lived or died. But, you know, that was the old Kevin Fisher, before I met you and everything changed. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Hi. Ashley: Hi. Brad: How you doin'? Ashley: Lousy. But not half as bad as my father's doing. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I never thought I'd see the day that Michael Baldwin would be trying to help me and my wife. Next thing I know, you'll tell me Kevin's going to help us. Gloria: He wants to. John: You expect me to believe that? Gloria: John, let's get one thing straight. Whatever happens with us, Kevin and Michael are my sons. I was never around enough for them when they were growing up. But from now on I damn well intend to be. Nick: You know, Cassie, I really thought we had a great heart-to-heart talk. Cassie: We did. Nick: Did we? Were you just playing games with me? Cassie: No. Sharon: This is probably the least of our problems, Nicholas. Nick: What are you talking about? Sharon: Well, I mean, if Cassie is willing to do something so stupid as to start having sex at her age, there's probably nothing we can do about it. Nick: Well, we can sure as hell try. Sharon: How? What are we gonna go? Lock her in her closet until she's in her 20s? Cassie: That's not funny. Sharon: No, it isn't funny, Cassie. Nothing about this is funny. And what's hurting me the most is I thought you had better judgment. Nick: Cassie, your mom's right. You're a smart kid. Why would you wanna chance messing your life up like this? Sharon: I am really disappointed in you. Cassie: Look, I'm not having sex with anybody, okay? Nick: I wish I could believe that. But if the thought hadn't crossed your mind, why are you carrying around a condom? Absolutely love to know what could scare you. First I'd like to know where the heck you've been. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Italy, Florence. Michael: Oh. Sweet. Victoria: Mm, very. Michael: Doing what? Victoria: Believe it or not, learning how to paint and to enjoy a simpler life in a beautiful city with very fun, creative, laid-back people. Michael: Oh. It sounds like you wanted to stop being Victoria Newman. Victoria: Well, life was complicated here, and I think I was taking things way too seriously. Michael: Your father's legal problems, for starters. Victoria: Yes, and all of the fighting and the backbiting and the power plays, the sheer intensity of being a Newman. Michael: Which you used to love so dearly. Victoria: It got to be too much, Michael. It was starting to eat me alive. Do you honestly think with everything that was starting to happen between you and me that I would have left Genoa City without a pretty good reason? Michael: Well, we were pretty good together, weren't we? Victoria: Yup. Never got to find out just how good. Michael: Ooh. And I regretted that for a long time. And it would be enormously flattering to my ego to think that you came all the way back here to lay a lip lock on little ol' me. But, uh, you did mention scary things. Victoria: Just felt strange, you know, staying away from home for so long. You come back, you check on the folks, you see the nieces and the nephews, make sure everybody's health is okay, it's the normal thing to do. Michael: Uh-huh, especially when you hear tell that Daddy gave the keys to the family money machine to your sibling rival. Victoria: Nicholas. Yes, yes, I did hear tell. But, you know, face it, Michael, even if my father did give baby brother the title of C.E.O., we all know who's still really pulling the strings. Michael: Uh, I'm not so sure about that. Victoria: Victor Newman will never give up power till the day they carry him out of that office. Michael: I think you should take a closer look at that situation, kiddo. Victoria: Are you serious? Michael: Not that I spend a lot of time at Newman. Your brother only calls me when he has dirty work that needs handling. But, from what I can tell, Nicholas is the only one with his hands on the steering wheel. Victoria: So if he puts Drucilla Winters in charge of the cosmetics division, that's gonna stick? Michael: Unless she falls flat on her face all by herself, I'd say yes. Victoria: Oh, God, that's crazy. Michael: What do I know? Victoria: Oh! Damn it, I built that division with my bare hands-- Michael: Your own bare hands, yep. Victoria: Oh, God. Michael: (Chuckles) Victoria: Listen to me. Michael: It looks like Italy is slipping away already. Victoria: No, I can't let that happen. I swore I would not get drawn back in. Michael: Oh, come on. Look at you. You're already salivating to get back in the fray. Victoria: I don't want that. I don't. Michael: Victoria... it's in your blood, sweetheart. Victoria: Let's talk about something else, shall we? Let's talk about you. What's going on in your life? Lauren: Hey, baby, you ready for me? Victoria. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: My goodness, but you're paranoid. Dru: Well, my last name isn't Newman. You'll understand why. Nikki: You know, you're a very disrespectful young woman. But back to your paranoia, you really can't afford it. Because if you can't focus on your job, you let us all down. We have a lot riding on you, and you cannot fail. Dru: I won't fail. Failing is not in my vocabulary. Where is all this coming from? Nikki: I'm sorry. That--that came out wrong. I've--I've been a little on edge lately. Excuse me. Dru: Well, don't take it out on me, please. I have my own problems. Nikki: Well, I do take it out on you because you are the major source of conflict with my family right now. Dru: Oh, why? Because Nick has every confidence in me and Victor doesn't? Nikki: And there's poor, little you caught in the middle. Dru: I don't get caught. I just don't want to be a pawn in this chess game between your husband and your son. Nikki: All right. I understand how important this job is to you. But, realistically, what do you bring to the table aside from your... well, let's just call it enthusiasm? Dru: Class. Confidence. Common sense. I agree there's a plethora of managerial skills I'll need to get underneath my tool belt, but I-- Nikki: Oh, yes, there's quite a plethora to be learned. Let's see, you've been a model. You've been a spokesperson. You know absolutely nothing about being a corporate leader. Dru: Yeah, well, if people like you would just back up and give me a little bit of wiggle room, maybe I'd learn. Nikki: I doubt that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Actually, there are two people who are desperate for the C.E.O. job. Phyllis: Jill and Brad. Jack: Yeah, neither are my first choice. Phyllis: Hmm, and since your first choice turned you down flat... Jack: Well, the other two candidates aren't exactly ideal. Phyllis: Oh, what do you mean? Jack: Well, Jill can't take the job. Katherine won't let her. Phyllis: Right. And then there's Brad. I know you've had your share of problems with him, but he's one hell of a businessman. Jack: He's also a bit of a maverick. Phyllis: Is that such a bad thing, having one of your key people having a different viewpoint from your own? Jack: Then you're saying you think I ought to hire junior as C.E.O. Phyllis: Oh, I'm just saying you need somebody. Brad's there, right? And as far as Jill goes, just change Katherine's mind. Jack: Well, that's easier said than done. The two are barely speaking to each other. Phyllis: Oh, you have quite a power of persuasion. And if worse comes to worst, you can just make Katherine a rack of lamb. Jack: So you think I ought to hire one of them. Phyllis: Well, you need to fill the post, right? And there they are. Problem solved. Jack: I'm just curious. Phyllis: Hmm. Jack: Why do you care who I hire? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: So what's it gonna be, Mackenzie? Do you want me to dredge up everything that happened in Detroit? All the gory details? Mac: No. You seem to have a lot going on right now. Kevin: Yeah, that's for sure. Mac: Look, Kevin... this thing with your mother, I know that it's personal and probably none of my business. But I'd like to hear about it, if you wanna tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: God! You two are so overreacting. Sharon: Have you heard about H.I.V. and sexually transmitted diseases? Cassie: Of course I have, Mother. I don't live in a cave. Nick: Don't be smart, young lady. Cassie: You two are treating me like I'm some little kid. Sharon: Well, you act like you think you know everything there is to know. But are you aware that there is a new drug-resistant strain of H.I.V., one that there is no treatment for yet? Nick: Yes, it progresses to A.I.D.S. a whole lot faster than the original virus. Sharon: And if you contract that, Cassie, you will probably be sunk. That is no lie. Nick: One careless moment, that's all it takes, and you risk throwing your whole life away. Sharon: Condoms are not foolproof, especially when you're young and you're inexperienced. Cassie: Do we really have to discuss the details? Sharon: Well, if you're old enough to carry around a condom in your purse, I think you're old enough to hear the harsh realities. Now if you are lucky enough that you do not get pregnant or contract some disease, there is also the emotional aspect, and the damage you can do by having sex before you're ready, before you realize what a commitment it should mean. Nick: I just wish you weren't in such a rush to grow up, because with that comes a lot of pressure and responsibility. Cassie: Fine. Are you two through? Nick: Not quite. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Oh, look, you gave birth to those two. Of course you're gonna feel a certain loyalty. Gloria: Those two are not the monsters that you think they are. John: Oh, you can say that after Kevin tried to kill my granddaughter? Gloria: That was never proven, John. John: Oh, please. Gloria: And he is a changed young man. John: Oh, how can you be so sure of that? You said he's damaged. I mean, how do you even know if it's possible for him to change? Gloria: If you'd just get to know them, they have such big hearts. John: Gloria, Michael Baldwin I know and I loathe. As for Kevin, just the thought of him coming into my home, never mind becoming part of my family, I mean, after what he put us through, especially Colleen, I mean, it's utterly incomprehensible. Gloria: So where does that leave you and me? John: Probably nowhere. Gloria: Don't say that, John. John: Look, they're your sons. They're your sons. I cannot change that. And you're gonna wanna spend time with them. Now as for me... Gloria: As for you what? John: I can't even conceive of sitting down at a dinner table and talking to them, never mind discussing them with you as to what's going on with them, what's happening in their life, just simple basic conversation. Don't you see, I mean, how impossible the situation is? Gloria: What are you telling me, John? John: I cannot see how, under these circumstances, this marriage could go on. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Ash, you should take some time off. Ashley: Why? Brad: Because your father needs you. In fact, you should consider getting him out of town for awhile. Ashley: You think it might help? Brad: Well, it certainly couldn't hurt. Put some distance between him and his wife. Ashley: Yeah. It's not really a good time to go, but you might be right. Looks like Gloria's gonna be living in the house for awhile. Brad: What? You're kidding me. Ashley: Nope. Michael Baldwin made it clear that my father can't just force her out. Brad: Baldwin-- he's a piece of work well, you know what? Fine. Let her live there until the decree is final. It doesn't mean john has to be there. You should get him as far away as possible. Ashley: I guess Damon could cover for me here. You're all right with me leaving? Brad: I may not be here after today. Ashley: You're serious about that ultimatum you gave Jack? Brad: Dead serious. Ashley: You know, I'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you, but if Jack doesn't come through with that C.E.O. position offer and you quit, any thought of taking my father on a trip is out of the question. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: So Mr. Abbott had no idea that you and Michael were Gloria's sons? Kevin: No. She was afraid he'd dump her if he found out. She was right. The way he's acting, you'd think we were Godzilla and King Kong. Mac: Are you and your mom close? Kevin: We didn't used to be. My childhood was really messed up. Mac: Yeah, your father was abusive. Kevin: He was a really sick man. And my mom didn't have the guts to stand up to him. Mac: That must have been awful for you. Kevin: Yeah. For years I held it against her, you know, that she didn't do more to protect me. Mac: And now? Kevin: Now I realize that she was just as scared of Terrible Tom as I was. Mac: So you've forgiven her? Kevin: Yeah. Yeah. My mom is a really neat lady... who made a mistake and now it's gonna cost her everything. Mac: You're really loyal to her. Kevin: It's my fault all this is happening. You know, if the Abbotts didn't hate me so much... Mac: Hey, they don't seem to like your brother much either. Kevin: No, but if it were just Mikey, they would just deal with it. Mac: Do you really think they'll break up over this? Kevin: You know, I've been telling my mom this whole time, like, hang in there, things will work out, and now I'm starting to think I was wrong. Mac: Kevin, you're taking way too much of this on yourself. Kevin: I just--you know-- I just feel so guilty. I know how much my mom loves this guy. Mac: Okay, but if they break up, it's not your fault. Kevin: Fine, then whose fault is it? Mac: That bastard who called himself your father. He's the one responsible for what your mother's going through. Kevin: Why? Because he messed me up so bad? Mac: Yes. You must hate him so much. I hate him, and I don't even know him. Kevin: I don't just hate him. I'm terrified of him. Even now, just thinking about him, I get the chills. C.E.O. of Jabot because I care about you, and I know this problem has been weighing on you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: And there's nothing more to it? You just care about me? Phyllis: Is that so hard to believe? Jack: Not in the best of times, like last night. That was terrific. I wish it wasn't a makeup date, me trying to make up for hurting you. Phyllis: We've had our practice at that, haven't we? Jack: Yeah, we sure have. So what do you think, is that what we have to look forward to-- years of fighting and then kissing and making up? Phyllis: It's a good start, isn't it? Jack: One day... I'd like to have one romantic evening with you, where one of us isn't trying to get on the other's good side. Phyllis: Okay. Well, if you promise me you won't stab me in the back anymore, maybe that could actually happen. Jack: Can you make that same promise to me? Oh, my, you can't. This is interesting. Phyllis: I never said that. Jack: No, I know that look in your eye, though. You know something that I ought to know. So should we schedule it right now? Phyllis: Schedule what? Jack: Our next romantic get-together, the makeup date, where you try to get me to forgive you for whatever it is you're keeping from me right now. Give me a call. I'm ready when you are. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: You know, for awhile there, everything was going so smoothly. Nicholas was running the company, Victor had eased up. Suddenly that's all changed. Because Nicholas decided to give you an executive contract that you're not ready for. Dru: You may not think I'm ready for it, but Nicholas does. Nikki: Do you really think this is all about you? Dru: What do you mean? Nikki: There are family issues that you know nothing about. Dru: And thank God I don't, Nikki. I don't want to get involved in your family drama. I'm here to do a j-o-b. Nikki: Well, all I want is a little peace in my home. Is that too much to ask? Dru: You're talking to the wrong person. Nikki: I am just trying to let you know that you're in over your head. Dru: That's your opinion, but it doesn't count here, because Nick is my boss, and he's the one I need to please. Nikki: Well, I think you'd better speak to him. You tell him that you want the 6-month probationary period that every executive has had to go through. Dru: Why would I do that? Why would I sabotage myself? Then what for Dru? Nikki: Then, Nicholas will decide if you're the right person for this job. Dru: But he's already decided, Nikki. And I presented this idea to him of yours, and he declined. Nikki: Really? Dru: Yes, really. Now if you thought that you were gonna come over here and get me to throw my hands up in the air and say, "I quit! I quit!" It's not gonna happen. You should be deciding what side you're gonna be on. Nikki: Oh, let's get something straight right now, missy. When it comes to my family, I do not choose sides. But if I did, they wouldn't be the ones to lose. You would. Dru: Is that a threat? Nikki: I am merely suggesting that you be prepared to satisfy both Victor and Nicholas. And if you can't do that, I think you'd better pack up and leave this office now. Because I will not stand by and watch my family get caught up into another unnecessary conflict. Dru: Are you done? Nikki: Yes, for now, I believe I am. Dru: Good. Because this conversation is over. And I do not appreciate you coming into my office tryin--trying to intimidate me. It won't work. Now please, see yourself out. Nikki: I will. Thank you. Have a nice day. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Ash, I know there's a lot going on here, but your dad really has to be your top priority. Ashley: Well, I agree with you in theory. But realistically, Jill doesn't work here anymore. And if you quit, and my dad and I are off somewhere, this company's gonna be thrown into complete chaos. And that's the last thing Jabot needs right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Well, my question has certainly been answered. Lauren: Hi, baby. Victoria: Hello, Lauren. I hope you've been taking good care of Michael for me while I was away. Lauren: I like to think that I have. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: I am not going to put up with your brother jerking me around like this. Ashley: You're just gonna give up? Brad: No, Ash, I'm taking a stand. My future is in Jack's hands. I'm not comfortable with that. And, frankly, I don't think he has any intention of appointing me C.E.O.. Ashley: A position that you've earned if you ask me. Brad: Well, thank you for saying that. Look, I'm not going to be your brother's puppet. That just ain't gonna happen. Ashley: I understand completely how you feel. I really do. Brad: I appreciate that. Ashley: Do what you gotta do. I'll handle my situation with my dad, okay? Jack: Brad, we need to talk. Brad: Yeah, you're right, Jack, we do. The clock's ticking. I want an answer. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: John, don't throw away everything we have, everything we've shared. John: I don't know if I can get past this. Gloria: All marriages have rough patches. John: Oh, please. It's not just a rough patch. Gloria: But you just don't throw in the towel. John: Oh, that's easy for you to say. You're not the one who was betrayed. Gloria: I love you. And I believe that if we keep cool heads, we can get through this. John: That is the problem. I cannot keep a cool head when it comes to your sons. Gloria: So you don't care about me enough to even see if there's anything to salvage. John: Right now I don't know what I feel. I'm still in shock. Gloria: Did you ever love me? John: Of course I loved you. I adored you. But I also trusted you, and look how that turned out. Gloria: Yeah. Well, I don't think that love has vanished. John: You know, don't even ask me how I feel right now. You might not like my answer. Gloria: I very much want to stay here with you. But if you really want me to leave, I will. John: Right now, the way I feel at this minute, I couldn't care less what you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: So your parents must be thrilled that you're back. Victoria: Well, actually, they don't know yet. And I'd rather that they didn't. Lauren: Really? That's... very mysterious. But yet you come to see Michael first. That's really fascinating. Victoria: Well, you know, I owed him a visit-- one long overdue, right, sweetie? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Ultimately, this is your decision, but I don't think you're being fair to Brad. Jack: Well, another county heard from. Ashley: This company needs a leader, Jack. Stop fooling around. Jack: Is that what you think I've been doing? Ashley: Our father is in the middle of an emotional crisis, and he's going to need a lot of our time, at least for the next few weeks. We can't afford to be in limbo any longer. Jack: So you're sticking your neck out for your ex, is that it? Ashley: Because he's the best candidate. Give him the damn job and let's move on. Jack: This is a nice speech, Ash. This is between Bradley and me. Ashley: You know what? I think everything-- everything has just gone to your head. Jack: Sis, why don't you take the rest of the day off and look after Dad? I think he needs you right now more than we do. Ashley: You are so obnoxious. Just do the right thing. Jack: Be in my office in ten minutes. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: So... tell me about your life in Italy. Victoria: Oh, well, it's very different from Genoa City, believe me. Lauren: Yeah? So is it true what they say about the Italian men? Victoria: (Chuckles) well, you'll have to research that one for yourself, Lauren. Lauren: Hmm. Anybody special there? Victoria: Nobody as special as the people I left behind. When did you two become an item? Or am I being presumptuous? Lauren: Oh, not at all. Uh, last year. Victoria: Oh, well, you're a very lucky woman. Michael's quite a catch. Michael: Listen, why don't you two ladies go out and grab yourself a bite to eat while you discuss what a terrific guy I am? Lauren: Vicki? Victoria: Oh, no, I can't, Lauren. Maybe some other time. Yeah. Lauren: Okay. You got it. Are you back for good? Victoria: I'm not sure. You wouldn't mind if I was, would you? Lauren: (Laughs) why would I mind? That's such a silly question. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: I'm so sorry. Kevin: You know, I used to, uh, I used to fantasize, you know, about, uh, punching him. Or locking him in a closet. Something to give him a dose of his own medicine. Mac: I'll bet. Kevin: And what the truth is, if he were standing right here in front of me, I'd pass out I'd be so scared. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Ahem. Dru: Phyllis, can you never knock? Phyllis: I heard Nikki Newman was here. Dru: So what of it? And how is it that you find out about things five seconds after they happen? Phyllis: Well, when the Newman matriarch is around, people talk. Ya feel it, don't you, Drucilla? Dru: Feel what, Phyllis? Feel what? Phyllis: The screws tightening. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Are you through lecturing me? Sharon: I suppose there's not much more I can say. Cassie: Good. Can we go now? Nick: Not yet. You're grounded. Cassie: Why? Sharon: Why do you think? For lying and cutting class. Cassie: (Sighs) how long? Nick: I don't know yet. We'll see. Cassie: Well, since you're so bent out of shape over one class, why won't you take me back to school? I'm missing more. Sharon: In a minute. Nick, um... I wanna have a word with Cassie alone. Nick: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Honey... Cassie: What? Sharon: You said something the other day that I haven't been able to get off my mind. Cassie: Am I supposed to know what you're talking about? Sharon: You said that you thought I was afraid you might do some of the things I did when I was your age. Cassie: It's true, isn't it? Sharon: I suppose. Cassie: Then why are you being so rough on me? Sharon: That is exactly why. I don't want you to make the same mistakes I made, and being a teenager is rough enough. Complicating it with sex-- believe me, you are not ready. Cassie: Well, if you hadn't had sex when you did, I wouldn't have been born. Sharon: True, and I cherish every moment that we have had together as mother and daughter, but remember, we missed several years of being together when you were little because I couldn't offer you what a mother should offer a child. And it was only luck that brought us back together. Cassie... look at me, and tell me that we are good. Cassie: Sure, Mom, we're good. Sharon: Guess we should get you back to school. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: So Jack Abbott wants to hire Victoria Newman. How fascinating is that? Jack: Well, you don't seem you don't seem to think it's too terribly fascinating. Victoria: Oh, no, I just think that it's terribly transparent. Obviously part of some agenda. (Door slams) Jack: Hey, right on time. I like a guy who's prompt. Have a seat, Bradski. Brad: Thanks, I'll stand. Let's cut to the chase, Jacko. Are you going to appoint me C.E.O. or not? Victoria: Well, I really should be going. It's wonderful seeing you again, Michael. You take care of yourself, okay? Victoria: You too, Lauren. Lauren: Mm-hmm. Michael: What? Lauren: Heh. Kiss should've been on the cheek. Michael: The lips were just there. I couldn't avoid it. Lauren: Yeah. Man who's able to get out of multi-million dollar lawsuits can't dodge a pair of lips. Michael: Hm. Lauren: Hm. Michael: Come here. Lauren: What? Michael: Come here. Lauren: What do you want from me? Michael: Don't ask questions. Lauren: Wait. Michael: All right, are you done? Lauren: If I had anti-bacterical wipes, I would be. Michael: Shh. [SCENE_BREAK] (Telephone rings) John: Hello? Ashley: Hey, Daddy, how are you? John: I'm fine, Ash. Ashley: Well, I'm coming home. I wanna spend the day with you. John: That's not necessary. Ashley: Dad... John: No, really. I'm driving to the office now. Ashley: You are? John: Well, some contracts got messengered here, and I wanna bring them in, have Jack look them over. Ashley: Can't you just give them to Jack when he gets home? John: If you have to know, I wanna get out of here. Ashley: Okay. Well, drive safely. John: All right. John: Oh. (Sighs) the contracts. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Whatever happened to your father? Kevin: Terrible Tom? He's probably in prison somewhere. Or better yet, dead. Rotting in hell. Even if he is still alive, he's got no way of knowing where we are. So... Mac: That must give you some comfort. Kevin: What? Mac: Knowing that horrible man can never hurt you or your mother again. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Well, well, well, so you struck it rich. You little cockroach. [SCENE_BREAK] John: (Groaning) John: (Groaning continues) [NEXT_ON] Nick: I'm gonna do big things with this company, and I will make my father proud of me. Victoria: Let me ask you, why are you pushing this so hard? Kevin: Looks like I've ruined mom's life.

'Terrible Tom' read the newspaper article about Kevin's lottery win

[Knock on door] Robin: Patrick, I'm busy. [Knock on door] Robin: That means go away. [Knock on door] Robin: Listen, my blog has absolutely nothing to do with you. You're being ri-- Anna: Hi, Robin. Robin: Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: If her mom is around, ignore her. Pretend she doesn't have a mom, especially if she's hot. And I'm talking secret-agent-in-thigh-high-boots hot. Now, if you're a single guy like me, who fell in love with the woman who is now carrying your baby -- Coleman! Coleman: What? I'm here, man. Keep going, I'm here. Patrick: If you're a single guy like me, who fell in love with the woman who is now carrying your baby, and you're trying to do the right thing, you're trying to man up about it, well, there's a couple things you need to know. Number one -- everything you say is wrong. Everything. Everything you do is suspect. Now, if you were foolish enough to actually be honest with the woman and tell her you're not sure you're ready to have a baby, well, she's going to use that to shut you out, and it's going to make you furious. But it's somewhat of a relief, especially if you're not sure you're really ready to be a father in the first place. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Man: Johnny Zacchara. Johnny: Who is it? Man: It's Lucky Spencer. Open the door. Lucky: So what's the deal with you and my sister? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: What happened with Michael? Carly: Michael's fine, except for being shot in the head. Morgan, well, Morgan's going to be perfectly safe because Sonny has a big plan. Go ahead, tell -- tell Jason how you're going to make everything all better. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Scones. For tea. Robin: You don't have tea. You have cocktails. Anna: Yeah, these days I realize I need a pick-me-up before dinner rather than something to slow me down. Robin: Oh, you were on assignment and you were undercover as someone sensible, and you didn't have time to change, right? Anna: Oh! No, you know, the coup never happened. I didn't have to parachute in or do any evasive maneuvers or anything. It's just as well, 'cause, you know, my back never really recovered from that upside-down-swinging-drinking thing with Spencer. Robin: Mom, you said that you didn't hurt yourself that badly. Anna: I know. It did seem more important at the time to save face. However, I'm beginning to face reality now, and I'm considering putting in for a desk job. Robin: I don't think that's the best idea. Anna: No, nor do I. But it is sounding better day by day. Robin: Mom, when you were the police commissioner, you were out in the field more than any of the other detectives. Anna: I know. That was years ago, and a person evolves. Robin: Okay, just because you're about to be mother to someone who's about-- Anna: It's okay, you can say it, you know. Robin: It doesn't mean-- Anna: A grandmother. Robin: It doesn't mean you're getting old. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Yeah, I'm not opposed to kids, per se. I think it'd be fun to teach him how to drive a go-kart, to, you know, play video games and hang out. Unless, of course, it's a girl, then I don't know. Play dress-up or maybe go to a museum? But the point is, it's going to start out as a baby, and, you know, I don't even know how involved men are supposed to be with that. Thousands of years ago, we would have been out hunting. You know, men -- men need to -- men need to explore, to check out the lay of the land, to, uh, to bag the prey, to bring home the bacon, if you will. And that's -- that's instinct. That's hard-wired. That's not going to change just because a woman gets pregnant, you know. We -- men roam. That's what we do. Women build nests. See, and -- no, women -- women are amazing. They can -- they can settle anywhere. Settle in your apartment, in your car, at your work, and it has nothing to do with you. It's just they way they think. You know, it probably would have been a lot easier living in caves. No expectations, no, uh -- maybe that's why love was invented. To kind of, uh, common ground between hunters and nesters. 'Cause love is the glue. Love is the concrete. The quicksand. Love is -- love is the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: I appreciate that your family's worried about Lulu. They think I'm bad for her. I'm not going to argue with that, but it's her choice. Lucky: That was before the Zaccharas set up my father for money laundering. Johnny: I didn't frame Luke. Lucky: Your father or his people did. Johnny: I'm not going to deny that, but I will protect Lulu. Lucky: I believe you want to. You seem like a decent enough guy, but the problem is, your father still controls your life. In a way, I feel kind of sorry for you. You're just a glorified prisoner. But I don't want my sister involved with you. Lulu: Well, it's little too late for that. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: I appreciate the change in scenery, I think. Oh, thank you. Ooh, God. Uh, why do you live in such a creepy place? Nikolas: [Chuckles] Well, there's a sitting room up on the third floor. It's got plenty of windows. You're welcome to go up there. Claudia: Oh, no, no, this is fine, thank you, in a bride-of-Dracula sort of way. I realize I'm lucky to be here. I do, and I'm lucky to be anywhere. Nikolas: You're welcome to stay as long as you follow Nadine's rules, and that's that you don't get up. That wound needed stitches, you know. Claudia: I know, thank you. I will be careful, and thank you for not calling the police, because this whole thing is way too complicated to explain. Nikolas: Yeah. Are you sure that you don't remember who stabbed you? Claudia: Like I said, a lot of people want me dead. Nikolas: Yeah. Any of them have anything to do with Michael's shooting? Maybe somebody wants revenge against you for sending Ian after Sonny? Claudia: If Ian had done his job right, I'd be a hero in some circles instead of the reason Michael Corinthos won't wake up. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Carly, let me take you home. Sonny: Yeah, that's a good idea -- Carly: No. Tell him what you just told me. Sonny: It's business, Carly. Carly: No, it's not. It's our child. Tell Jason how you won't give up Morgan even if it means keep him safe. Tell him. Jason: You know what, I can't be a part of this fight right now. Let's go. Sonny: Wait, Jason, I need you to look over some papers that Diane's working on at the moment. Carly: Wait till you hear this one. Sonny: I'm turning over the entire organization to you. I'm going to keep the coffee business, the casino, the island, and I'm going to give you the -- you can have, you know, the rest of the offshore casinos. I want you to take over the business. I can't do it anymore. Carly: In other words, Sonny's walking away, and he's making you the target. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Well, this is nice, isn't it? Robin: Oh, it's a little tame. Anna: Yeah, I'm just facing up to facts, Robin, that's all. You know, I can't go around the world kung-fuing everybody, including your boyfriend, forever. So, let me do this. I can do the scones because, you know, I'm British. So, do you want butter? Robin: Oh, yes, please. Lots of butter. Anna: All right, lots of butter it is. And jam? Robin: Of course. Oh, I got this at the, um, farmers market on Division Street. Anna: Oh, great. Let's see. Mm, strawberry-rhubarb. Robin: I'll get it. Anna: No, I got it, I got it, I got it. I just -- oh! Ow. Hey, I got butter on my hands. Robin: It's probably just a vacuum. Robin: Voila. Anna: Huh. So, have you picked up any gardening tips from this farmers market? Robin: Um, not really, why? Anna: I'm thinking of putting in some window boxes in my flat. Robin: Mom, you are in your flat no more than four days the entire year. I think the last time I was there, you were using carry-on luggage for a coffee table. Anna: I know, but once I really move in, you know, and buy some proper furniture, I can put whatever it is that you put in window boxes and then I can bake on Sundays. Robin: Okay, now you're scaring me. Anna: [Laughing] No, I want to be a proper grandmother. Once the baby's born, I'm going to put photographs everywhere. It's a really cute flat, you know. It's so sweet, and it's, like, two blocks from headquarters. I can walk to work, if it's not raining and my rheumatism isn't playing up. Robin: You don't have rheumatism. Anna: I know, I'm just trying. [Telephone rings] Okay, whoever this is, I'm not going anywhere, all right? Okay. [Grunts] Hello? Who? Chip! Oh, my God, how are you? How's the tour? Yeah. It's Eli Love's tour manager. Robin: Ooh, where are they? Anna: I don't know. Where are you? Rio de Janeiro. Wow. Yeah, oh, backstage passes. Thank you. No, um, Eli has two days off in Rio? Hmm. No, I can't. I'm busy. Yeah, I really -- but thanks, you know. It's really cool that you called. Okay, you send Eli my love, okay? Next time for sure, yeah. Bye. Robin: Hello? Anna: What? Robin: What is wrong with you? Anna: He doesn't want to party with a grandmother. Robin: Okay, that's it. We're getting you a real drink. Anna: Oh, thank God. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Lucky, Dad may be on the run again, but his rules still apply. I make my own choices. Lucky: Yeah, and I'm your brother. And that gives me the right to speak out when your choices are destructive. Lulu: Since when? Lucky: Well, you spoke out when I got addicted to pills. Lulu: So you're comparing Johnny and me to when you were guzzling pills, sleeping with Maxie, destroying your marriage, and almost getting yourself killed? Lucky: It doesn't matter if it's booze or drugs or even a boyfriend. Lulu: This is so ridiculous. I -- I don't even know where to start right now. Lucky: Because you can't even stay away from him when you know you should. He's affecting your life and your future in a negative way. Lulu: Really? 'Cause, um, I'm working at a major fashion magazine right now. Lucky: Then you tell me how many times you almost died since you met him. Lulu: What are you planning on doing? Sending me to Shadybrook for relationship rehab? Lucky: Well, I'm afraid that's where you're headed. Just like Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: You know, nobody knows that I was involved in what happened to Michael except for Johnny and now -- and now you. [Nikolas scoffs] Nikolas: You don't think Jason Morgan's figured it out by now? Claudia: No. Trust me, if Jason knew, I wouldn't have crawled my way onto the docks at Spoonmere, or was it Spoon-- Nikolas: It's Wyndemere. We're on Spoon Island. Claudia: Right. Right. Anyway, I'd be dead. Nikolas: You're so matter-of-fact about it, like someone trying to kill you is an everyday occurrence. Claudia: It kind of is. Nikolas: Why is that? Claudia: I -- I'm a Zacchara, for one thing. And I'm not a very nice person, I guess. I mean, look, in all fairness, in my own defense, I wasn't raised to be. I mean, mob life doesn't exactly bring out the kindness and compassion in good old mom and dad, you know. Nikolas: I do, do. Families can get a little complicated sometimes. Claudia: I'm not complaining. A lot of people had it a lot worse. It's just that some people can escape their families and some can't. Nikolas: Why can't you? Claudia: My little brother Johnny. He needs me. Nikolas: For what? Claudia: Well, he's the next in line. Nikolas: Ah, yes. The bright, shining future of the Zaccharas, right? Claudia: How did you know? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: All you have to do is take your name off the coffee business, sign over your interest to me. I know what I'm giving you is a lot more valuable, but it's not worth it to me any more. I got too much to lose. I got to get out. Carly: This is unbelievable. If you want to start running the business, do it, 'cause I'm sure you'll be great at it. It doesn't change anything. Sonny: It will. Carly: You have been a criminal for most of your life. You have an endless supply of enemies who aren't just going to walk away because you signed everything over to Jason. How many times have you told me you just can't walk away? Sonny: I'll find a different way. Carly: That's wishful thinking, Sonny. It's magical thinking, just like taking Michael to the warehouse without protection. Sonny: I don't want that to happen again, Carly. That's why I'm doing what I'm doing. I'm signing over the business to Jason. Carly: No, you need to sign over Michael and Morgan. That's the only way to keep them safe, and you know it. Sonny: Jason. I need your help on this. Will you help me? [SCENE_BREAK] Coleman: You know, sometimes it is a good idea, dude, to wait a few before you hit send. Patrick: Why wait? Robin wants to tell the truth about being pregnant. I'm going to do the same about being a dad. Coleman: Whatever, man. Anna: All right. Oh, hi, Patrick. Oh, you're such a cute boy! Patrick: What are you -- are you undercover right now? Robin: That's what I thought. Patrick: What is that, middle-school math teacher look today? Anna: No. I'm a proud grandmother, and I thought that I should dress accordingly, that's all. Coleman: What can I get for you? Anna: Oh, right. Um, sherry. Coleman: Let me see if I got sherry, okay? Robin: You promised you were going to order a martini. Anna: I know, but gin can be hard on the stomach. Coleman: Well, hey, I can make one with vodka, no problem. Robin: Once you survived the arctic tundra for three months and had raw fish and drank rum. I'm pretty sure you can handle a martini. Anna: That's all behind me now. I just want a little sherry. Let's not get crazy here. Coleman: No crazy, little sherry. Robin: Lemonade for me, please. Coleman: You got it, girl. She's smokingly hot. Anna: All right, you guys. Now, now I've got you both together, I want to make something clear, set something straight. Patrick, you don't have to marry Robin. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Did Lulu tell you about our mother? Lulu: Yes, I have. Lucky: She was a lot like Lulu. Brave, smart, compassionate. Lulu: Yeah, I told him all about it. Lucky: Did you happen to mention how Dad dragged her around the world? Lulu: And she went crazy, partially because of him, yes, I told him that! Johnny: I know Laura's in Shadybrook. Lucky: I don't want you to wind up in a rocker next to her because you couldn't walk away from this guy when you had the chance. Lulu: Lucky is being manipulative and completely unfair. Johnny: Doesn't mean he's wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Johnny's a lot better than I'll ever be. Nikolas: Why do you say that? Claudia: He's my half-brother. When Johnny was born, I promised that I would always love him and protect him, but my dad got kind of crazy. He started flipping out, and it made it really a lot more difficult, and then John's mother died, and Johnny needed me, but Daddy thought that I was babying him, so he sent me away to live in Italy, and Johnny grew up alone, you know, mostly with servants and my father. Nikolas: So would you say that Johnny is sort of the, uh, the prince of the Zaccharas, so to speak? Claudia: Yeah, I guess that's one way of putting it. Nikolas: Yeah, well, I guess I know a little bit about that. Claudia: Why? Nikolas: My full name is Prince Nikolas Mikhail Stavrosovich Cassadine. Claudia: You're a prince? Seriously? Nikolas: Since the day I was born, I stood to inherit the Cassadine fortune. And here I am. Yeah, I grew up isolated on this little island in Greece. My grandmother and my uncle, they just battled each other over my inheritance my whole life. My grandmother, she's actually criminally insane, too. Yeah. She's tried to kill me on several occasions. Claudia: Oh, my God. She'd fit right in with the Zaccharas. Nikolas: Well, she's driven by insanity, money, and tradition, yeah. Claudia: So, Nikky, are you as crazy as the rest of them? Nikolas: [Chuckles] Oh, I don't know. Some people think that I am somewhat peculiar. Claudia: What, because you live on an island, alone, in a castle filled with stuff that looks like it came straight out of a Dracula movie? Go figure. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You seen Jax? Jerry: I just got a message that he left town. And the timing seems a bit off. I understand you put Michael in a long-term care facility. Carly: Yeah, he's in the, uh, Aftercare Institute of Manhattan. Jerry: I'm just surprised that he didn't stay around to support you, Carly. Did you ask him to leave? Am I prying? Carly: I wanted him to stay. I'm not so sure that he knew that. Jerry: Would you like me to track him down for you? [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Mrs. C looked upset when she left. I mean, she's grieving. The timing couldn't be more wrong. She needs to understand that nothing will ever change the way I feel about her. I hold her in the highest regards. Diane: Ha, ha. And whom are we holding in the highest regard today? Milo: Carly. Yep, Max is still in love with her. [Max scoffs] Max: Well, what he -- um – [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Situation with the casino partners is stable, so you'll be able to -- Jason: Sonny, what are you talking about? This isn't realistic at all. Sonny: You've taken over before. Jason: The first thing you told me when I came to work for you that this is not a business that you can quit. The only way to get out is to die or disappear. You tried disappearing once. It didn't work out. Are you telling me you want to disappear again? Sonny: I'm not leaving home. I'm not leaving my children or Kate. Jason: Well, then, you're not leaving the business. Sonny: I tried to explain this to Carly. I didn't think I'd have to explain it to you. But of course I will. With an orderly transition of power, I step down. You take over. I am not a target and neither is my family. Jason: Okay, see that's the problem. No, no it is. Because there is no order. You are always going to be a target. It doesn't matter if the paperwork is in my name. Your enemies know you, Sonny. They know where to find you. The only way you and your family can survive is to have guards. Sonny: Michael had guards his whole life. He was surrounded by guards. It was no life for him. I'm, you know, I'm just trying to do something better for Morgan and Kristina. I want to do something better for Kate. 'Cause I don't want to have to have her live with violence, and make her angry and hate me the way Carly does. Jason: Carly is angry because Michael is in a coma. Sonny: Yes. Jason: You act like that surprises you. Like she should take it on faith that you wake up one morning, and you decide to be a coffee importer. You can't get out of this business. Michael is proof. Why can't you see that? Sonny: Oh, I -- okay. So, you're taking her side? You blame me. Jason: No, this is not about sides, no. Sonny: You blame me for everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: I take it, this is a bad time. Sonny: No. Come on in. You have the papers? Diane: I do. Sonny: Just sign it. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Jax chose to leave knowing I need him. He'll choose to come back or not. Jerry: Come on, you're grieving, and you're driving away the people you love you love the most. Carly: Why, because I refuse to go chasing after your brother? Jerry: You know where he is, don't you? Carly: And he knows where I am. Jerry: Now, come on, don't shut Jax out completely. No matter who's right or wrong. After a while, if you choose not to feel emotional it goes away, and it never comes back. Carly: Speaking from experience? Jerry: Jax loves you. He'll be back. Just give him some time, okay? Marty: Good afternoon, Carly. Carly: Hi. I need all the money from the safe, immediately. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Lucky has a point about the addiction. Lulu: I don't care. Johnny: Okay, but it is dangerous where we're going. And I am not just talking about because of my father. But because of us, the way we feel. Lulu, if I ever hurt you, I wouldn't be able to live with that. Lulu: We just have to believe that you are not going to be jumping off of buildings. I am not going to end up in Shadybrook. Johnny: Okay, you still have one chance to back out of this. Okay? I can send you anywhere you want. You can go to New York to finish school. You can go to L.A., Houston, anywhere in Europe. Lulu: And you know what, we are going to do all that, once you testify against your father. You turn him in, and you walk away. And then we'll be free. We'll be together. We'll do whatever we want. Johnny: It may take a while. Lulu: I don't care. Johnny: It will be dangerous. Lulu: You are good for me. And I don't care what anybody says. I'm not going to give you up. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: My uncle purchased this -- well, he actually purchased the entire island when we moved here to Port Charles. Claudia: Why -- why Port Charles? Nikolas: Oh, it's a really long story, and -- Alfred: If you'll excuse me, Sir. Your brother is on the way in. Nikolas: Oh. Lucky: Hey. Nikolas: Hey. Lucky: Hey, how are you? How you feeling? Nikolas: I'm okay. Reasonably sane, I guess. But I'm sure that's not why you came all the way out here. Lucky: My dad, he had to live town. Did you know that? Nikolas: Yes, he did mention that. Lucky: I went by to see Johnny Zacchara to warn him away from Lulu. Nikolas: Let me guess -- she was with him? Lucky: Yeah, I'm pretty sure she's sleeping with him. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: So I was out of line when I said you should marry Robin. Patrick: It's all right. It's no problem Robin: Because we don't want to get married. Patrick: Right. Anna: I guess I was just being a grandmother, you know, meddling. I am going to resist that urge. It's so cliché. Man: Hey, show me some respect. Coleman: Hey, hey, hey, easy guys. Either dial it down or take it outside, man, both of you. Anna: Anyway, marriage is a huge commitment and the only two people who can decide when the time is right is you two. Right? Patrick: Right. Anna: So, I'm going to stay right out of it. And the baby, that is like a life-changing event. Anna: At least for one of us. Anna: And -- and, you know, I've had to face the cold, hard facts that when your child has a child, you suddenly realize that, uh, there's an excellent chance you aren't going to live forever. Patrick: Do you think, maybe we should call the cops? Anna: I don't think that will be necessary. You guys, you guys, you guys. Can you just chill -- chill? We would all appreciate it. Be cool. Second Man: Stay where you are. Second Man: Clean out the register, or I I'll kill her. Coleman: No problem, man. No problem, brother. [Second man grunts] Anna: You better call Uncle Mac. Get him to pick up these two characters, and read them their rights when they regain consciousness. Robin: Sure. Anna: My back. Send him my love, too. Robin: Okay. Anna: I'd like a drink. I'd like a dry martini, gin, shaken, not stirred. Coleman: Whatever you want. [Cell phone rings] Anna: Thank you. Thank God for friends. What? Hello. Who is it? What? Eli, hello. Yeah, I'm fine. I've just been knocking some stuff around. Uh, oh, I just -- I don't think I can come to Rio. You know, yeah, maybe I haven't been feeling myself so much lately. Okay, I'll be there in a bit. Okay. Robin: The police are on their way. Anna: Oh, great. You make a very respectable martini, Sir. Coleman: Oh, it's my pleasure, ma'am. Robin: So, I should drive you to the airport. Anna: Oh, it's okay. I'll get a cab. I'm sorry I keep running in and out of your life like this. But I promise, I will be back in time to paint the closet -- the nursery. Robin: Thank you. [Robin laughs] Anna: I love you. Robin: I love you, too. Anna: All right. You look after her. You don't have to marry her, but you have to look after her. [Man groans] Anna: Okay, eight-ball, side pocket. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: That document is the transfer of assets of the Corinthos-Morgan coffee company. It covers all of the company's finances -- Jason: Sonny and I are still negotiating. I'm not signing anything. Sonny: There's nothing to negotiate about, just -- if you are going to sign -- Jason: I'm not signing. Diane: Gentlemen, gentlemen. If I may interject. A transfer of this kind such as you have outlined is most certainly going to raise government scrutiny. Now, subsequently, to amend or nullify those terms is going to raise a big -- Sonny: You think I am going to change my mind, is that what you are saying? Diane: No, I am simply advising you that once this transaction is in motion, it is going to be difficult, costly, and probably incriminating to stop. So in the interest of due diligence, I cannot present this contract for signatures until both of you have advised me that you have reached an agreement. Sonny: Diane, are you refusing to do what I tell you to do? Diane: I am acting in good faith as your attorney and his. Sonny: I don't know how this is going to work. I mean, I don't know how to run a business when you don't trust me anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Triple espresso, just the way you like it -- black. Diane: Thank you, Max. Max: Ooh. Diane: Look, Max, if being with me is going to be a complication -- Max: My brother is an idiot, okay? He got it all wrong. What I wanted to tell Mrs. C. was that, yes, I care about her and I always will. But it's different now. You know, I realized my thing for her was pointless. So I moved on. I mean, to you. And you are the only woman that I care about, presently. You know, in that sense of the word. Diane: Would you like some water to wash down that foot? Max: Please. Diane: Look, you are obviously not a smooth talker, Max, by any stretch of the imagination. But I do believe that you understand what is important. And I reciprocate, wholeheartedly. Max: Oh, yeah? Diane: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I look at you now, and something's different. But I remember who you were. The kid who used to ask a lot of questions, who could never lie, who didn't know the difference between innocence and guilt. Now it's like something's changed. You want me to pay for what happened to Michael for the rest of my life. Don't you think that I pay every second of the day? Now you want me to give up Kate, give up my sons. When did you start telling anybody what to do? What happened to the kid who was willing to die to make his choices? Jason: What I chose put Michael in that bed. I can't watch that happen to another kid. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: So, why did you take your laptop to Jake's? Patrick: I didn't want to leave it in the car. What is all this from? Robin: Well, it's my mother. She was going through her grandma episode. But you never carry around your laptop. What, do you hang out with Spinelli these days? Patrick: Yeah, Robin, I'm hanging out with Spinelli. Robin: So, what were you up to then? Patrick: Okay, fine. I started my own blog. Robin: I knew it. Let's see it. Patrick: No, it's not for you. It's for guys. Robin: What -- you looked in mine. Patrick: Which was a mistake. Robin: Well, you're going to show it to me, or I am going to look at in on the internet. Your choice. Either way, I'm going to see it. Patrick: Okay, fine, but don't say I didn't warn you. Robin: Mm-mmm. I won't say anything. Patrick on recording: But it's going to start out as a baby. And -- you know, I don't even know how involved men are supposed to be in that. Because thousands of years ago, we would have been out hunting. Men need to explore, to check out the lay of the land, to, you know, bag the prey, to bring home the bacon, if you will. And, uh -- Robin: Who are those girls? Patrick: I don't know. Coleman was doing the filming. Robin: You shot your blog at Jake's? Patrick: You know what? You shoot yours on the couch. I'll shoot mine at Jake's. Robin: Okay, fine. I just don't understand the point of using the women. Patrick: I just told you, I didn't know Coleman was going to do that. Robin: How many hits have you gotten? Patrick: I don't know how many hits I've gotten. Robin: I bet you I got more. Patrick: Robin, we are not going to do this, okay? You don't look at my blog, I don't look at yours. We're not going to have a little competition on who has more hits. We are not going to do it. Robin: You swear you won't look at it? Patrick: I -- I -- I will, if you will. Robin: Pinkie swear? You're such a liar! Patrick: Okay. No, I swear. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Okay, the harder that you push Lulu away from Johnny, the more she's going to want to be with him. Lucky: Okay, so what are we supposed to do? Just stand around and watch her risk her own life? Nikolas: She young. She gets to make some bad choices. Lucky: You know, she thinks she's in love. Nikolas: She also thinks for herself, and we need to respect that. Lucky: She's just like Mom, and you know it. Nikolas: Lucky, no, she's not. Laura is clinically insane. Lulu is not. She's stronger than you think. She's already survived a lot of loss and some other difficult choices. She'll survive this relationship, romance, whatever it is with Johnny Zacchara. Lucky: Yeah, and our mom was pushed way too hard for too long. I don't want that same thing to happen to Lulu. Nikolas: I don't understand. What do you want me to do? Lucky: I want you to put a little pressure on Johnny Zacchara. Okay? If we can't make Lulu walk away from him, maybe we can make him walk away from Lulu. Nikolas: I -- I mean, I'll do what I can. Lucky: That's -- thanks. Nikolas: Okay. Lucky: I'm sorry, listen -- you take care of yourself. Nikolas: All right. Lucky: Feel better. Nikolas: I will. You can come out. Claudia: Okay, tell me, is this really as bad as it sounds? Your sister might be a whack job and she's in love with my brother? [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, baby, I'm in love with you, I'm in love with all the things you do, I'm in love with you, I'm in love with all the things you do, oh, you give butterflies, the way I feel when you're around, the way you make me thirsty of your honeyed lips, the way you kiss [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You see the problem is that it's public record that Kristina and Morgan are your kids. They need guards, Sonny. They need protection. Sonny: Like Michael should have had. Is that what you are saying? You want me to list all the reasons I'm to blame? Yes, Michael should -- you know, I should have had guards at the warehouse. Jason: You should have had guards at the warehouse. Sonny: I should have figured out a way that when I saw the rifle, I should have ran to Michael. I should have let Kate get shot, so that way she'd have a bullet in her head, and everybody would be happy. Jason: This isn't just about what happened that day at the warehouse. This is about Michael's whole life. He was a target. Michael never had a normal childhood. Morgan and Kristina, because of what we do, they're not going to have a normal childhood either. Sonny: They can. Jason: No, they can't. Sonny: All you got to do is take the business. And you let everyone know that I am no longer involved. Listen, we used to be -- we used to be friends. And you would die for me. So I am asking you as a friend, take the business over, so I can have a life. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I know you need a break, and I need to spend some time with Morgan. Mercedes: I'll be glad to come back if anything changes. Carly: Thank you. You've been so great through all this, Mercedes. I really appreciate it. Mercedes: Bye, Morgan. Carly: Guess what, baby? We're going to go on a trip, just you and me. Morgan: Where? Carly: Someplace you are going to like. Someplace fun. Morgan: Will Michael be there, too? [SCENE_BREAK] Next week on "General Hospital" -- Maxie: I'm yours for the rest of the night. Patrick: Oh, my God. Sonny: I have a chance to be happy. Jason: We did this to Michael. You don't get to have a nice life. Carly: I have to protect my son. The only way is to run.

While they and Robin are talking, Anna is grabbed and taken hostage

Thorne: Wait till you see the video I'm working on, Mother. It's really coming together. Stephanie: I hope your father's gonna be happy. Thorne: Well, he's an icon in the fashion business. He deserves to be recognized, Mom. Stephanie: You know, I wish we'd done it sooner. Thorne: I wish we all would have done it sooner, but you're the one who did, and that's because you-- you're Dad's champion, and you always will be. Eric: Which makes me a very lucky man. Stephanie: How long have you been standing there? Eric: Long enough to wonder what the two of you are up to. [SCENE_BREAK] (Ambulance siren wails) Bridget: Dr. Caspary, I am so sorry that I almost forgot about my appointment. I was just in the middle of something at work. Dr. Caspary: I take it you're still enjoying designing. Bridget: Yeah, I am. I-I love it. It's been a godsend. Helps keep my mind off of things that I wish I could change but I know I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Owen: You'd think that I'd learn. Nick: Is there a problem? Owen: Yep, but I'm lookin' right at it. Whip: Stop grousing, all right? Here you are, dear. Jackie: Oh, thank you. Whip: Look, this is the next biggest thing. We've got--we've got another winner here, Owen. It's the cougar and her cabana boy. It's gonna be bigger than-- never mind. Look, here. Just slather some lotion on that beautiful body of hers, and flex your pecs. You can do two things at once, right? Jackie: Oh! Whip: All right, so it's a scorching summer day. Beautiful yet fair-skinned cougar has sought refuge by the pool. She has her wide-brimmed hat to protect her beautiful bod, but she's gonna need a little bit more protection, too. (Clicks tongue) Jackie: (Singsong voice) Cabana boy? Are you all right? Owen: Why? Did I miss a spot? Jackie: (Scoffs) It's this concept. You're only doing it because of me, aren't you? Owen: (Sighs) Jackie: Do you truly hate it that much? Owen: Nope. Not really. But, uh, just don't tell Whip. Jackie: (Chuckles) Whip: Whoa, whoa. Easy there, cabana boy. Don't cross the line. [SCENE_BREAK] Thorne: What makes you think Mother and I are up to something? Eric: Are you saying you're not? Stephanie: Why are you asking so many questions? Jarrett: Yeah, that's for the press to do. Eric: Jarrett? Jarrett: (Chuckles) Hello, everyone. Hope I'm not interrupting. Thorne: Actually, uh, your timing couldn't be any better, Jarrett. Right, Mother? Stephanie: Uh, well, that depends. (Chuckles) Are you here on behalf of Spencer Publications? Jarrett: Oh, good lord, no. No, Bill would have me tarred and feathered if he knew that I was here consorting with the enemy. He's basically blackballing the Forresters from all Spencer Publications and media outlets. Thorne: (Chuckles) Well, that's no surprise. Jarrett: Yeah, well, I'd like to shout it from the mountaintops. I mean, all is right in the fashion world. The first family of haute couture back in control of their company. With one significant change, of course. Eric: Uh, you're referring to Ridge now. Jarrett: Yes, well, I mean, what a--what an amazing time this is in the life of Forrester Creations. The--the man who founded the company... (Stammering) took it to unsurpassed heights, back in control and passing the leadership baton to his firstborn. I mean, that's the stuff of legends. It should be celebrated as such. Don't--don't you agree? [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Caspary: It's certainly understandable why you'd feel that way. It hasn't been that long since Agnes lost the baby. You're still working through a lot of emotion. But in time, Bridget... unless there's something else you're referring to? Bridget: (Stammers) No. It's just some things are... some days are easier than others. That's all. But, uh, about my checkup. Dr. Caspary: Everything looks fine. Though I did take the liberty... your next batch of birth control pills. Bridget: Oh. Dr. Caspary: Save you from having to stop by the pharmacy. Bridget: Oh, thanks. I have a few left, actually. But thanks. Dr. Caspary: No, I checked your file. You should have run out today. Bridget: Really? I must have missed a few days then. I should be more careful. I usually am. I guess I've been such a basket case lately. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Great. Great. (Camera shutter clicks) Man: Good, yeah. Just right this way, Jackie. Great. Great. Good. Good. Whip: Okay, this is what it's all about, folks-- the hunky cabana boy quenching his luscious cougar's thirst, attending to her every want and need. Jackie: Mmm! This is really good. Would you put a bit more rum in it, darling? Whip: Jackie, Jackie, Jackie. Just for purposes of the photo shoot, okay? Jackie: Yep. Whip: Remember, he's not your "dah-ling." He's-- Jackie: No, he is my cabana boy. Nick: So how are we doing? Pretty much got what you need by now? Man: I did. I'll have the proofs at the end of the day. Nick: Excellent. Thank you. Owen: Oh, what the hell. I deserve this. Jackie: Oh, yeah. Owen: Mm. Jackie: And so much more for being such a good sport. Owen: Ahh. Jackie: You know, I think I'm going to reward you later. Owen: Yeah? Jackie: Actually, maybe sooner. Owen: Mm. Jackie: Mm. Whip: (Scoffs) Don't they ever stop? Oh, wait, who am I talking to? It's pretty much that way with you and Bridget, isn't it? Nick: It's a good thing you and your new wife don't work together. Whip: Good point. Oh, by the way, I'm sorry. I-I have to run something by Bridget. Where--where is she, actually? Nick: She has a doctor's appointment. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Caspary: Bridget, I know you've been under a great deal of stress. Bridget: Yeah, I've been doing my best to handle it, though. Dr. Caspary: You and Nick are, you mean. Together. Bridget: Yeah. My husband's been wonderful. That's what makes it even harder. Dr. Caspary: I don't understand. Makes what harder? Bridget: Huh? Oh, I'm--I'm sorry. I don't know why I said that. I... (Chuckles) uh, never mind. Thank you for these, and I will... I'll make sure I take them. Dr. Caspary: Good. With your history, I know you don't want to risk a pregnancy. Bridget: Yeah, you're right. That's why we got the surrogate in the first place. Dr. Caspary: Mm. Bridget: I guess it just wasn't meant to be. You know, sometimes I can't help but wish that... I'm being silly. Agnes fell. She lost the baby. That's the end of the story. Dr. Caspary: That night still haunts you. Bridget: I'm doing my best to put it behind me. Then something'll remind me of that day or that night. I hate being on edge like this. Dr. Caspary: Do you feel you need medication? Bridget: I, um... I've been taking Saint-John's-Wort, but... Dr. Caspary: I'd feel better prescribing something. Bridget: If I'm gonna take something, though, I want to do a more natural approach. Dr. Caspary: I, uh, I understand, but some studies have linked Saint- John's-Wort to a possible decreased effectiveness of birth control. And for that reason alone, I think we should play it safe. This is for a mild antidepressant. You can choose to fill it or not. Bridget: Okay. Dr. Caspary: Again, Bridget, I realize this is a very emotional time for you. But with Nick's love and support, there's nothing the two of you can't overcome. But remember, be diligent with your birth control. You don't want any surprises. Bridget: Right. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: That's pretty unusual, isn't it? Thorne: Huh? Eric: Stephanie walking Jarrett to his car. Thorne: Well, they're having a torrid affair. You didn't know? Eric: Stephanie and Jarrett? That's an interesting combination. Thorne: (Chuckles) We all know Mom's a one-man woman, Dad. Eric: Yeah, not that you're promoting anything in particular. Thorne: You know you'll always be first in her heart, and that there's nothing in the world that she wouldn't do for you. She's proved that time and time again, Dad. She's still proving it. Eric: You've never given up on your mother and me, have you? Thorne: Because you've never given up on each other. I mean, not really. Even though there were times it seemed like you had, but the love, Dad... it's always been there. You gotta see that, right? Eric: What I see is a thoughtful, compassionate son whom I love very much and who loves his parents very much, and who would like to go back and, uh, patch up all the mistakes they made and heal all those wounds. Thorne: It's not too late for you and Mom, you know. The only thing standing in you way is... actually, there's nothing standing in your way if you won't let it. Eric: It's not as simple as all that. Thorne: If you mean Donna-- Eric: I do mean Donna, Thorne. She's my wife. I made a commitment to her. Thorne: Like the commitment she made to you? To stand by you in good times and bad? Only when the bad times came in the form of Bill Spencer, it didn't take her long to get to-- Eric: All right, Thorne, don't do that. I won't have you talking about Donna that way. Thorne: (Sighs) I don't want to talk about Donna that way. I don't want to talk about Donna period, Dad. But I think if you'd just be honest with yourself, you'll see-- Eric: Look, Thorne, don't. Thorne: Okay. Okay, fine. Fine. I'll just say this. I know that it wasn't all just martinis and magic when you and Mother were together. I mean, there-- it was ups. It was downs. It was tears. It was laughter. But there were times when you knew it was worth it, Dad. And I still believe it could be, whether Mother is challenging you, inspiring you or frustrating the hell out of you, there's one thing that is undeniable. One thing. And that is you two are at your best when you are together, whether it be here in this office or whether it be in the home that you used to share. And it could be again, Dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: (Giggles) Whip: Oh, boy. I gotta tell you, if I could only pull off that look. (Chuckles) Owen: You could if you went to the gym. Whip: Mm. Actually, I was talking about the cabana boy thing. I mean, personally, I didn't think you could top the whole fig leaf deal. Owen: Okay, Whip, are you finished? Whip: Okay, look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you. Look, Owen, this is my job, all right? My job is to promote the image of this company so that our-- our customers buy our clothes, and that image is the fantasy of you and Jackie, okay? You're the perfect couple. And she's right. You are a good sport, so thank you very much. I appreciate it. Guess that makes you next in line for sainthood... Owen: (Chuckles) Whip: Right behind Bridget. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Hang on. I have one little thing you might want to replace with that coffee. Bridget: Mm. Mm, wow. Nick: Which one you want? Bridget: Mm. (Giggles) Nick: How'd it go at the doc's? Everything okay? Bridget: Yeah, everything's fine. Nick: Yeah? Bridget: Speaking of fine, Mr. Marone, my God. Look at you. You look amazing. Nick: Really? Bridget: Awfully fit there. Is that a beginning of a six-pack I see? Nick: It's-- it's more like a two-pack, actually. Bridget: Hmm, I think you could turn it into a 12-pack anytime you wanted. Nick: Ha! I love you. Mm. And I'd do almost anything for you, but more sit- ups, that's not on that calendar. Bridget: Oh, yeah? Nick: Besides, we've already got one gym rat in the family. You wouldn't want me being more like Owen, would you? I mean, not that I'm knockin' the guy. Bridget: (Chuckles) Yeah. Nick: I mean, his-- you know, his perfect pecs and all of that... especially what he went through today at this photo shoot. My God. (Chuckles) Bridget: The cabana boy thing? Nick: (Chuckles) Oh, God. This Whip, I think he really, really enjoys torturing him. I mean, he pushes him and pushes him to the point of embarrassment. And he does it. I mean, he absolutely does it because he loves my mother so much. And... I don't know. Bridget: Aw. Nick: It says a hell of a lot about the guy. Actually, it says a lot about me, too. Bridget: What do you mean? Nick: You know, I had this guy pegged wrong. I thought he was gonna show up, take advantage of my mother, then dump her. But, you know, that's not what happened. He loves my mother. And he chose that love over his need to have a child. Bridget: Yeah. Oh, my god. (Muttering) [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: (Whispering) Did you get enough, uh, clips for the video? Thorne: (Whispering) Mother, there's so much, Mother. I mean, Dad's accomplishments are--it's gonna take hou-- fill up hours of video. Stephanie: Oh, we don't need hours, Thorne. We just need a few clips for the video. Eric: What are you two whispering about? Thorne: (Normal voice) I was just telling Mother how we, uh... Eric: (Clears throat) Thorne: Had a heart-to-heart today. Eric: Oh, and I-I'm sure you don't have to guess what that was about. Thorne: I was just talking about family and how much he's loved. Stephanie: Oh, well, he's not only loved by the family. He's loved and admired by the industry. Eric: I don't need the industry to love me. I just need my family to love me, and, of course, you do, so I'm okay. Stephanie: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Owen: Mm. Mm. Jackie: Mm. Owen: So what was that for? Jackie: (Sighs) Call it a down payment just to thank you for putting up with Whip's latest insanity. Owen: (Groans) Jackie: I know you're only doing it for me, and I truly thank you. (Chuckles) I must admit, though... Owen: What? Jackie: That, um, cabana boy outfit... Owen: Oh, yeah? Jackie: (Chuckles) Is really hot. Owen: Yeah? Do you like it better than the, uh, the fig leaf? Jackie: Mm, I don't know. Maybe I'm gonna have to take another look. Owen: Oh. Jackie: Right after I lock the door. Wouldn't want Whip coming in and catching us red-handed, or even worse... Owen: Ew. Jackie: Nick or Bridget. Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Whoa, whoa. You didn't burn yourself, did you? Bridget: No, no, I just got it-- nothing a little cold water won't cure. Nick: I guess we're both accident-prone today. I dumped ink all over my other shirt. (Chuckles) Bridget: Oh, well, that was quite a treat for me. I got to see my hot man bare-chested. Hmm. Nick: Thank you. Hope you don't think I was trying to impersonate Owen. Bridget: What-- why would you say that? Nick: (Chuckles) I like the guy. You know, my mother has the man of her dreams. And--and she's the only woman on the planet for him. Bridget: Yeah, he is. Nick: Just like you are the only woman for me. Ah. Never doubt that. Bridget: Always, always, always remember how much I love you. (Intercom buzzes) Nick: Mm. Save those lips. Yeah? Uh, right-O. On my way. Hey, I gotta go. Bridget: Okay. Well... Nick: Okay? I love you. Bridget: I'll be right here when you get back. Nick: Okay. See you in a bit. Bridget: I love you, too. (Cell phone rings) (Ring) (Ring) Bridget: Hey, Robin, what's up? Oh, right. No, thanks for reminding me. Okay, I'll put it on my calendar right now. Thanks, hon.

Bridget panics when she looks at the calendar and remembers again that she probably forgot to take the pills a few days and that taking St

Spinelli: I'm digging the color. It brings out your beautiful peepers. But the length's wrong. Lulu: It is? Spinelli: Yeah, it needs to be two fingers longer. Show off the gams but get the mystery going. Keep 'em coming back. Not that you need the help. Whatever you wear is just icing on the cake. Maxie: You do realize you're becoming obsessed with icing? Spinelli: Clam up, Dollface, we're busy. The birthday girl needs a new dress and this ain't the one. Maxie: Hey! Easy on the Federicos. Now do you believe me? You can see it with your own eyes that Spinelli has completely lost touch with reality. Lulu: Maybe he's just bored. Maxie: Bored. Lulu: Yeah, he's passing the time till we get out of here by playing detective. Maxie: No, no. You haven't been here. It's been days, no, weeks, and Spinelli has not snapped out of it. Lulu: Well, maybe it took him pretending to be someone else for him to get some attention. Maxie: Why are you refusing to see what's right in front of you? You know the old Spinelli would have hacked into the power company's computer servers by now and turned that elevator on hours ago. Lulu: He's staying in character. Maxie: But it's completely out of character for the old Spinelli not to care about anything except playing dress-up with you. Don't you think that's odd? Lulu: I think it's odd that you're jealous. Maxie: I'm not jealous. Lulu: Really? 'Cause I thought that you were over him. Maxie: As a romantic partner, yes. But that doesn't mean I can't be concerned for Spinelli when he forgets about everything he's ever known except his old crush on you. Spinelli: It's not a crush, sugar pants. Moonlight and I have a cosmic connection. A match for the ages. When two people find something like that, there's no pulling them apart. [Lulu laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] P.A.: Dr. Quartermaine, 2505. Dr. Monica Quartermaine... Sam: What does it mean, calcification? Patrick: It's a buildup of minerals in Jason's soft tissue. On the scans it looks like a mass. That's why the initial concern. But the good news is the biopsy came back clean. There's no sign of cancer. Sam: He's gonna be fine. Patrick: Well, we have to wait for him to wake up to get a good examination. Sam: Yeah, but the odds are in his favor, right? Patrick: Sam, Jason suffered a severe head trauma, and as you know, it's not his first one. This is a step-by-step process. But you gotta hang in there. For what it's worth, it looks like he is. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Dante: I need to speak to Carly. Carly: Come in. Dante: I'm following up on Josslyn's kidnapping. I'm looking for Sonny and Jax. Carly: Yeah, I should have called you, but I was too busy putting Josslyn to sleep. There was no kidnapping. Dante: Huh. You got a new name for it? Carly: Yeah, it was a misunderstanding. Mercedes and I, we kept missing each other. We couldn't--I guess the storm--we just couldn't get in touch with each other. Dante: Ok, can we forget the phony cover stories? Sonny's out for Jax's blood and he's gonna draw some, if we don't get to Jax first. Carly: I don't know anything that could help you. Dante: I kind of figured you'd say something like that, so I put out an APB on both of them. Carly: What the hell did you do that for? Dante: Carly, you can't protect Jax or Sonny this time. And one way or another, it's all coming to a head tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Oh, look who's here. Why am I not surprised? Sonny: You got a lot of stuff to answer for. Jax: About my daughter? This doesn't concern you in the slightest. Sonny: I'm not gonna let you kidnap Carly's kid and think you can get away with it. Robin: Sonny, Jax gave her back to Shawn. Josslyn's with her mother right now. Jax: So move along. There's nothing to see here. Robin: Sonny, it's done. Sonny: Like hell it is. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Uh...maybe-- Maxie: You and Lulu do not have a cosmic anything. She was just your rest stop on the path to true love--me. Spinelli: We've been over this, sugar pants. I'm just not that into you. Maxie: You are. I mean, you were. We had a connection. We were soulmates, each other's essential person. We had a marriage. Lulu: Non-marriage. Maxie: Whatever. We had a connection. Spinelli: Non-connection. [Lulu laughs] Maxie: Can you please stop encouraging him? Spinelli: Look, if a guy's serious about a dame, he seals the deal. Makes it all legal-like, like Morgan and Sammy. And whatever we had was a passing fancy. You were fancy and I passed on you. Maxie: You did not pass on me. Lulu: Actually, she did pass on you. Maxie: I am Maximista, the woman you loved, the woman you wanted to spend the rest of your life with, not just an hour in some skeezy room like you would have had with Lulu. Lulu: Excuse me? Maxie: Did you not just finish telling me you were working in a whorehouse? Lulu: As a cocktail waitress to get information on my dad, and for the record, I'm starting to be sorry I shared that with you. Spinelli: There's nothing to be ashamed of, Moonlight. Women with hearts of gold have been making their living that way since the dawn of time. Lulu: Let me be clear. I was not and I'm still not a hooker. Spinelli: I'm just saying, it's honest work. Unlike the way some people make their money. Maxie: I will have you know my job is very desirable. I work for the editor in chief of a magazine that's like the bible to the fashion industry. Spinelli: It's a rag that stays in business by promoting a shallow image, convincing dames with an inferiority complex that with the right clothes, they, too, could be the skinny minnie on a cover. False advertising at its worst. Maxie: I bring hope and beauty to people. Spinelli: Yeah, well, beauty's not something you can put on or paint on. You can dress it up, but you can't fake it out. It comes from the inside. Like a light. Soft and warm and hazy. Cool and unconditional. Like moonlight. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: I'm trying to help you here, Carly. I figured you'd want the father of your child alive. Carly: I want my daughter to have her father in her life, but now thanks to your knee-jerk cop reaction, Josslyn's only gonna see Jax through bars or glass. What is with you, wanting to put everyone I love in prison? Dante: Well, I figured prison was better than dead. Carly: Wow, you're making way too much out of this. Dante: Really? Carly, do you know what Sonny has in store for Jax? Carly: Sonny--Sonny goes off, ok? He gets crazy and goes off half-cocked, but then he calms down. It's fine. Dante: Really? At the hospital you were saying something completely different. You were all panicked and freaked out that Sonny was gonna kill Jax. That's still a very real possibility. Carly: Josslyn's fine, ok? She's home and she's fine. Dante: Just because she's back in your care does not mean the danger has passed. Shawn: She's trying to be positive. Dante: She's trying to change her story, Shawn. Carly: No. Sonny's hurt. Ok? He's just hurt. Dante: Yeah. He's all messed up over the breakup with Brenda. Well, he's gonna take it out on somebody. Carly: He's not gonna do anything stupid. Dante: Carly, he already came at me once. I walked away. I guarantee you Jax will not. That's why I put out the APB. We gotta stop Sonny before he finds Jax or Josslyn won't have a father. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Don't come in here and pretend that the blood in your eyes has anything to do with my daughter. You don't give a damn about Josslyn. You're furious because Brenda left you. And you're even more furious because she left with me. That was just the salt in the wound, wasn't it? A self-inflicted one, I might add. Sonny: And don't you pretend that this has anything to do but you wanting Brenda. You used your own daughter to turn her against me. Jax: Right. Well, I didn't have to try very hard, if that's what you think, because you gave Brenda plenty of reasons. Sonny: Brenda was very happy. Jax: She was in denial with you. And she finally said "enough." Sonny: You've been undermining me and Brenda the second we got back together. Jax: I just opened Brenda's eyes for her. That's all I did. Sonny: You fought dirty, right? Then you got pissed off when I fought dirty back. Robin: Sonny, it wasn't your fight. It was about their daughter. It was between Carly and Jax. Jax: Sonny always needs to make everything about him, in case you haven't noticed. Sonny: What about you, Mr. High and Mighty? Dragging everybody into this-- Carly, Josslyn. You even dragged Brenda into this bogus court hearing. You were gonna bring my own sons into it. Jax: Your sons have suffered from the choices that you've made, some more than others. I wasn't about to let that happen to Josslyn. Or Brenda or her son, for that matter. Sonny: Oh, the same old Jax, you know, coming to the rescue, morally superior. Well, you've gone too far this time stealing Carly's kid. Jax: Hey. Josslyn's my kid, too. I'm pretty sure you're aware of that. Sonny: Not according to the courts. You grabbed her. Kidnapped her. Jax: You want to compare crimes? You set me up. You drugged me. You are the reason I lost custody of my daughter. And that's what was so unforgivable to Brenda. That's why she left you. That's why she left you, Sonny. So your big plan turned around and bit you in the ass. Sonny: You better shut the hell up. Jax: Can't handle the truth, can you? Sonny: You want to know the truth? I'm gonna tell you the truth. I was way too gracious to allow you...move to live. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Sam: Your mom was here. So was Edward. We stuck your biopsy out together. It was actually really nice having them here, because I didn't feel so alone. And your mom, she answered all of the medical questions I had. I didn't feel so out at sea over it. But not the one that we still both have. If you're gonna be ok. When you're gonna be ok. You know, it brought up a lot of worries for her and old wounds and regrets. But even after everything you went through, she still cared enough to show up. By the way, I went through another one of those binders after you left. This one was on tuxedos. So I--I picked out one for you. It's a shade of pink. It's...I think it's like probably a couple shades darker than the tie you wore to Spinelli and Maxie's non-wedding. And I put a rush on it, Jason. Now, if you want me to send it back, you're gonna have to wake up and tell me. You're gonna have to wake up and say something. Please, Jason. Say... [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I don't understand. You're not related to Josslyn. Why do you care about her custody situation? Dante: Jax violated the terms of your agreement. He kidnapped her. Shawn: But she didn't call the police. Dante: It's still a police matter. Carly: I said it was a misunderstanding, ok? Dante: Sonny's in the middle of this. Carly: Did Sonny ask you? Dante: No. Carly: Ok. And you're not gonna back off why? Because you, as always, know what is best for everybody else. Dante: I'm objective. Carly: No. Sonny doesn't want you in this, I don't want you in this, and I'm pretty sure Jax doesn't want you in this. Dante: Too late. Carly: Not too late to call off the APB. Let me find my husband. I'll talk Jax into leaving town. Dante: There won't be a Jax to talk to if I don't get to Sonny first. I don't have the best relationship with my father, but I don't want Michael and Morgan and Kristina to have to watch him get sent up for murder. Carly: Ok, so now I don't care about my kids. I don't care how this affects them, is that it? Dante: No, I just think you want me out of here, and the truth of the matter is Sonny's in no mindframe to be reasoned with. He means to kill Jax. I'm trying to avoid that happening. Carly: And putting them both in prison is the solution here? Dante: Well, better than letting them wander around till they collide with each other. Carly: Just back off! Back off and let my family handle this. Dante: Can't do that, Carly. I'm not gonna sit on my hands while Sonny blows your husband's brains out. Ok? I'm warning you, stay out of my way. Carly: Hmm. Shawn: You know, Carly may not like it, but she knows you have a job to do. Carly: Like hell I do! Shawn: Look, she won't interfere. Dante: All right. I'm gonna hold you to that. [Door closes] Carly: What's that, are you trying to handle me now? Shawn: I don't know if I'm up for that. It seems like a lot of work for a thankless task. Carly: I'm scared. Ok? I'm really scared. Shawn: Look, you're allowed. But don't forget to be thankful, too. Look, you got your baby girl. Carly, one thing at a time. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Patrick: Do you know what day it is, Jason? Jason: Don't you? Patrick: Just humor me, ok? What day is it? Jason: Uh, somewhere between Sunday and Monday. What's going on with Carly? Patrick: Do you know who the president is? Jason: I know who I am, where I am, and what happened to me. What's going on with Carly? Patrick: Carly's fine. She just has a broken wrist. Jason: Well, I'm fine, too. I gotta get out of here. Patrick: You're not going anywhere. You suffered a major head trauma. Jason: Carly and Josslyn need me right now. Patrick: You're not gonna be any good to anyone when you pass out because of a brain bleed. Don't push yourself too hard or too fast or you're gonna do more damage than the actual accident, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Look, I don't want to rush anybody, but we need Jason out there. Mr. C. is spinning out. All right? It's gotten worse and worse since Brenda left. All kinds of things are being unattended right now. Sam: Ok, I realize that you all depend on Jason when Sonny gets like this, but not this time. Under no circumstances are you to tell Jason what's going on. Max: Well, I don't know if I can keep it from him. Sam: Find a way, until he gets back on his feet again. Max: You're asking me to lie? Sam: If necessary, yeah. Max: Well, I'm not very good at that. Sam: Seriously? Eighty percent of your job is keeping your mouth shut. Max: Cops. That's easier. You're asking me to lie to Jason. Sam: Do you understand that Jason just suffered another head injury? He should not be out running around picking up Sonny's mess right now. This is not a request, Max. Nothing. Not a word. Contain Sonny yourself. Max: I'll do my best. Jason is the only one who doesn't keep his distance when the boss gets like this. Everybody else knows if the boss is getting ready to self-destruct, he'll take down anybody he can with him. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: I thought I could let you talk this out like reasonable men, but now I see I was wrong. Sonny: You were wrong the second you let Jax in the door, Robin. Robin: Sonny, put the gun away. Sonny: No. Robin: You don't want to do this. Sonny: Yes, I do. You don't want to watch it, go upstairs. Robin: My daughter is sleeping. Please, put the gun away. Get the hell out of my house. Sonny: If your daughter is sleeping, I will take him outside and do what I gotta do. Jax: Yeah, you always do what you gotta do, right? Why change now? Sonny: Right. And it was in your best interest to kidnap your daughter? Robin: Jax admitted what he did was wrong. Jax: Something Sonny doesn't know how to do. Sonny: Putting him in the ground right now just seems...right. Jax: Your timing couldn't be better, because I was just about to make a huge mistake. Sonny: No, a huge mistake was you coming back. Jax: No, no. Robin was just convincing me that maybe I took things too far, that maybe I should compromise with Carly so that my daughter can have the best of both of us. Sonny: There is no best in you. And the rest is gonna bleed when I take care of you. Robin: Sonny, go. Jax: You bring death wherever you go. And not just to adults, to children as well, including your own. Unless they get out in time. Like Brenda took her son away. She took herself away from you. Sonny: You took her, Jax. Jax: I saved her. I saved her! You should be thanking me! Sonny: The only one going down is you. Robin: Sonny, no! [Gunshot] [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Just put this one on. Lulu: It's not really my style. Maxie: Work with me. Lulu: I don't really like it. Maxie: I don't give a flying fig. I've tried everything to get Spinelli to remember who he was before he took that bullet and turned into a nightmare as a coping mechanism. I've tried everything, Lulu, and nothing has worked. Not the internet, not getting stuck in a sewer, not Jason, and certainly not me. Then lo and behold, you come along and Spinelli finally responds. Now, I'm not saying that I love it, but you're all I've got, so, please put this dress on and whatever shoes he brings you, and try to help me pull Spinelli out of this film noir fantasyland he's in and back to reality with the rest of us. Lulu: Yeah, but what is this backfires? Maxie: What do you mean? Lulu: Well, say I humor him and he falls even harder for me? Maxie: Conceited much? Lulu: My ego's not the one that's at stake. Maxie: I'm not worried. I know deep down Spinelli doesn't love you. He can't. Lulu: Oh, because he's so in love with you, or because you want him to be? Maxie: I've moved on. Lulu: Really? Maxie: I'm coming from a pure place here, ok? I don't want anything from Spinelli, romantic or otherwise. Lulu: You just want to be the center of his attention. Maxie: I really am happy with Matt. I just want to get Spinelli back to the sweet guy we all know he is. Spinelli has a life, Lulu, one he made for himself, and he deserves to be in it. Whether I'm with him or not. So, if our friendship ever meant anything to you, you will put this damn dress on and try to help me get Spinelli back. Hurry. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: What about Spinelli? Max: Uh, Jackal P.I. Jason: Still? Max: Yeah. He's alive and well. We've got him stationed down at the bakery scanning for contraband. So there's no chance Jason: Ok. What about-- Max: You know what? In fact, don't even worry about that. I got it under control. Not for nothing, how many years have I been working for you, huh? Jason: Max, I know you, and I know you're hiding something from me. What is it? Max: Nothing. Sam: See? Nothing. He says there's nothing going on. Jason: Is it Sonny? What's going on with Sonny? Max: Hey. Sam says the doctors want you to take it easy. Sam: Yeah. Come on, baby, I want you to take it easy. Jason: I can't take it easy when you guys know something you're not telling me right now. So what is it, Max? Max: I'm not supposed to tell you. Jason: Max! Max: Jax grabbed Josslyn. Sam: Max! Max: I'm sorry! Listen, he went after her. I didn't think it was a good idea. Sam: No! No! What are you doing? Jason: I'm going right now to get Carly. That's what I'm gonna do. She needs me. Sam: No, Jason, I need you. You walk out of this room, you lose me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: They won't give me any information. You know why? Because I'm not family. Which is crazy, because I'm more family to Jason than anyone. Shawn: It must be frustrating. Carly: I mean, Jason Morgan hasn't been a Quartermaine for years. They barely know him. They share the same blood. Yet Edward, Monica, even Tracy can find out information and I can't. Sam, with her stupid tin man ring stuck around her neck, ranks higher than I do, and it's not fair. Shawn: Well, try not to let it get you all riled up. Carly: You know what? I think I'm just gonna go to the hospital myself and see how he's doing. But I don't want to leave Josslyn. Shawn: Look, somebody's bound to remember you were there and get in touch. Carly: I'll just call the happy bride-to-be. That's it. Shawn: Let this be tonight, ok? Carly: How am I supposed to do that? Shawn: Look, you can't be all things to all people all the time, Carly. Carly: Jason's my closest friend. Ok? Shawn: But right now, you just need to be Josslyn's mom, present here in the house, nice and calm. Carly: You're right. You're right. Thank you. Although that hardly seems enough. I almost lost her tonight, and that's where my focus needs to be, and you brought her back to me. Thank you. Shawn: It's my pleasure. Carly: And how many times have I sent you away saying I was fine? Shawn: Um...I lost count. Carly: Oh, gosh. I'm so glad you didn't listen. Shawn: And I'm gonna remind you - you said that. Carly: Oh, don't do that. [Laughs] I still can't figure out why you're so good to me and my daughter. Shawn: We all need a little help now and then, you know? Some people are just louder about asking for it than others. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Let me look at that. Robin: No, no, don't touch me. Jax: I gotta help you ,Robin. Robin: Jax, don't. Emma: Mommy? Robin: It's ok, baby. It's ok. Go back to bed. Everything's ok. Jax: I'm gonna call an ambulance. Robin: No, but if you call an ambulance, the police come, too. Sonny's not gonna shoot you in front of my little girl. Just go, please. Go. It's ok, baby. Sonny. Don't make me a liar. Sonny: You ok? Robin: No, I'm not ok. I don't want her to see me like this. Can you please go get a towel for me? The kitchen. Sonny. Sonny: Yeah. Patrick: What the hell's going on here? Emma: Mommy got shot. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Magic in motion. Magic in...moonlight. Lulu: You like it? Spinelli: What's not to like? Nobody could wear that like you. Maxie: Actually, I can. And I did. About a month ago, a party in SoHo for "Crimson." Actually made the Sunday style section. That clipping should be around here somewhere. Spinelli: You do that, Dollface. Look through your files. Give me some alone time with Moonlight. Lulu: Um...you've been very sweet to me tonight. I'm flattered that you like me. Spinelli: One night could lead to two, and two could lead to three. Lulu: Wait. I'm--I'm involved with someone, and I'm in love with him. Spinelli: Right. The doughnut eater with daddy issues. But you can't hitch your future to a loser like that flatfoot Falconeri. You can't count on him. Divided loyalties every time it matters. Lulu: He knows where he stands when it comes to his father. He's not gonna compromise himself for Sonny ever again. Spinelli: A cop in this town has two choices--be dirty or be dead. Lulu: That's a terrible thing to say. Spinelli: It's a terrible world sometimes. But you gotta live and learn. Live and love. And be loved, Moonlight. Lulu: Ok, seriously, my name is not Moonlight. My name is Lulu. There was a time long ago that you thought that you loved me, but I couldn't love you back. I still can't. Spinelli: I love a challenge. Lulu: Seriously, no, no, no. You need to listen to me. The person that loved you back then was Georgie. Maxie's sister. Do you remember her? She was in love with you, but she didn't get a chance to tell you because she was killed. Spinelli? You ok? Maxie: Does he look ok to you? Do you now see what I've been trying to tell you? Lulu: Yeah, I do. Maybe he's remembering? Maxie: No, he's not. I thought this would work, but it isn't. Lulu: Oh, he's Spinelli. He's gonna pull through this. Maxie: No, he's not Spinelli. He's not even the Jackal P.I. anymore. He's somewhere that isn't anywhere at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: What the hell are you still doing here? Robin: How is she? Patrick: Exactly how you'd expect. Just another day in the life of Sonny Corinthos, right? Should we be grateful that our daughter just witnessed the shooting, she's not a victim? Get out of my house, Sonny. Sonny: Robin-- Patrick: Get out! Sonny, get out. Robin: Who are you calling? Patrick: I'm calling the police. Robin: Don't. Don't call the police. Patrick: Don't call the police? Robin: Just let this be over. Patrick: You are saying that it's ok that Sonny came in here with a gun? Robin: I'm not saying it's ok, but everything is fine now. Patrick: It doesn't look fine, Robin. That gun went off and Emma is sleeping upstairs. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I'm not kidding. That didn't take long. Max: You saw it. He made me talk. Sam: Yeah, I saw the torture instruments, too. Max: I told you, I can't lie to him. Sam: Will you please just go, Max? You need to rest. Jason: I need to find Josslyn. Sam: I understand that. I understand. But there are plenty of people out there looking for her who didn't just have their brain cut open. Jason: I know, but I can't just let Jax take Carly's kid like this. Sam: Jason, please, enough about Carly. You need to take care of yourself for a change. My God, did we just have this huge discussion about setting boundaries with her? Jason: I know, but it's not like Carly's barging in-- Sam: About what? The point of that conversation was that you can't be there for her every minute of every day, and then five minutes later you're ready to run out that door to take care of Carly's life. Jason: It's habit. Sam: Whose? Hers or yours? Jason: It's both. Sam: It's not that I don't care. I do. I care about Josslyn. I really honestly in my heart do not think that Jax is gonna do anything to hurt her. And call me selfish. I am selfish. I'm being very selfish with you right now. But we're supposed to be planning a life together. How's that gonna happen if you're not around to live it? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You had such a hard night. But you know what? Everything's always better in the morning. When you wake up, everything will be better. We've just got to figure out how to get you to go to sleep, don't we? Shawn: Well, maybe this will help. Rufus looked like he was on his last legs. Carly: What? You brought that? Shawn: A last-minute idea before I started out of town. I figured it was time Joss had a pup she could call her own, one she can grow up with, make all the memories. Carly: Isn't he wonderful? Shawn: Yeah, I have my moments. Carly: I meant the dog. Shawn: Yeah. Carly: But that sentiment works for you, too. [Laughs] Shawn: Rufus is tired. Carly: Oh, yeah. Josslyn: Mommy. Carly: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I know how scared you've been. I just, uh, don't... Sam: I'm sorry. Jason: I don't want to fight. Sam: I know. I'm sorry. Jason: For what? You don't have any reason to be sorry. Sam: Yes, I do. I am not this woman. I don't cry. I don't cling. I just...I mean, come on, Jason, it's not like I've never seen you in the hospital before or hurt. You'd leave in the middle of the night to go to a gunfight. It's just-- Jason: You don't have to explain to me. If you want me to stay here...I'll stay here. Sam: It's ok. I know you're not gonna be able to get any rest unless that Josslyn and Carly are ok. And I understand that. So...look what I got, your phone. Go ahead, call. Jason, I don't want to change you. You know that. I love you. I love you just the way you are. And as a sign of good faith, I'm gonna cancel that pink tuxedo. Jason: What do you mean, pink? Sam: Pink. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: What are you even doing home? I thought you were on duty all night. Patrick: I came to tell you that Jason's ok. The mass I found was a calcification, it wasn't a tumor. Robin: Remind me later to say I told you so. Patrick: What the hell happened here? Robin: Sonny came after Jax. Patrick: So now you're helping Jax after he kidnapped his daughter? Robin: He showed up here in the middle of the night soaking wet with his little girl. What was I supposed to do? Patrick: Not get involved, Robin. You had to know that Sonny was right behind them. Robin: I figured. Patrick: You figured. So now it's ok that Sonny came into our house firing a gun, while our daughter's upstairs sleeping. Robin: I don't think she heard any-- Patrick: Are you kidding? Robin: She definitely didn't see anything. I'm sorry. You're right. There's no justifying what Sonny did tonight. I'm just trying to explain how the situation got out of hand. Sonny's been spiraling out since Brenda left him. Patrick: Right. So now it's Brenda's fault. Robin: I know that he stopped taking his medication the last time I saw him, I told him he needs to get back on his meds. Patrick: So, Robin, you're just giving the guy another warning. And that's his problem. He's got no keeper. He needs one, and it's not you. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: You look tired, Boss. Maybe we should talk about whatever this is in the morning. Sonny: Jax thinks he's got a free pass, like I'm not gonna make a move. He's wrong. We're gonna make a move tonight. Max: Jax is probably on his way out of the country by now. Sonny: He's gonna go to the plane. The plane's gonna have engine problems. He's gonna try to find a mechanic. When he does, that's when you grab him. Max: You got to the jet? Sonny: I manipulated the situation. Max: I see. You want me to take Jax out to the Pine Barrens? Sonny: No. That's the first place the cops are gonna look. I want to do this myself. What you're gonna do is you're gonna...you're gonna take him to the boat, and then we're gonna sail. Max: Where? Sonny: It doesn't really matter 'cause what's gonna happen is he's gonna fall overboard. It's gonna be a very, very terrible accident. And when the cops find the body, they're gonna just think he was trying to take off somewhere. Max: You sure? Sonny: Are you sure you want to ask me at this moment if I'm sure? Max: I'll meet you at the boat. Sonny: [Sighs] Ohh...[door opens] What do you want? Dante: You and I have some unfinished business. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Out like a light. Shawn: She had a big day. Carly: I'm so glad it's over. Is it over? Shawn: You give any more thought to pressing charges against Jax? Carly: I don't want Jax to go to prison. Shawn: What you want or what you intend might not make a difference at this point. You know Dante put out the APB. If the cops pick Jax up, he can very well do time, if not for the kidnapping, for the drug charges still pending. Carly: It's a mess. Shawn: Yeah, I'd say so. Carly: I know Sonny was just trying to help, but... Shawn: No, Sonny was trying to draw blood. He still may. Carly: It doesn't help that Dante brought in the cops. Shawn: The best thing Jax could do is slip out of town, let his lawyer clear up the drug charges, and give Sonny time to cool off. Carly: That's not gonna happen. Sonny never lets anything go, especially when it comes to Jax. Shawn: Yeah, I sense deep animosity there. Carly: He's been wanting to get rid of Jax for a long time, and now he feels he has a good reason. I just hope Jax is smart enough to get out of town. God. Shawn: Yeah, it's the only chance he has of getting back and being in Josslyn's life one day. Carly: If he comes back. Shawn: You really think there's a chance he won't? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Is he ok? Maxie: For now. Lulu: This is weird. He's sleeping on a desk? Maxie: I keep trying to tell you that. Lulu: Well, how are we supposed to help him? Maxie: I don't know. I keep thinking there's some magic word or something we can do that will help jog his memory. Lulu: Don't you think we're being a little irresponsible? He might need more help than we can give him. Maxie: You mean like a shrink? Well, I mean, I already thought about that, but even regular Spinelli is a little off. If they were able to break through Jackal P.I., they still might commit him, and I wouldn't be able to live with myself if that happened. Lulu: Maybe he needs to talk to a professional. Maxie: No. I don't care if I have to wait here until every star in the sky has aligned, I'm gonna find a way to bring him back. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You got no reason to be here. Carly got Josslyn back. Jax is, uh, I don't know, maybe he's out of town or whatever and it's over. Dante: That easy, huh? What about the part where you assaulted a police officer? Sonny: You mean when I punched my son? Dante: Are you pretty proud of that? Sonny: No. Dante: You always used to say that there's a difference between you and your stepfather. You were better than him. But the truth is, Sonny, you're exactly like him. Sonny: Nope, different. 'Cause, see, I didn't slap you around when you were a kid. I didn't lock you in a closet and turn off the lights. Dante: Oh, so because I'm a grownup, it's ok because I can fight back? Sonny: I punched you. You got in my way. And you're in my way right now, so we'll just, you know. Thanks. It's great. Are you kidding me? Dante: No. Michael Corinthos Jr., you are under arrest. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: I should be going. Carly: Well...thank you so much. I don't know how I could ever repay you. Shawn: That's not necessary. [Cell phone rings] Carly: Oh, God. Jason? Jason: You ok? Carly: Ohh. I am now. What is going on? How are you? Jason: I'm still in the hospital. They're keeping me overnight for observation. Nothing real serious. Carly: I'm so sorry. I'm--this is all my fault. Jason: How's Josslyn? Carly: She's home. She's home in her crib and she's perfect, thanks to Shawn. Jason, I'm sorry. You asked for boundaries and I come to your place not five minutes later, banging on the door asking for help, and look what happened. I'm so sorry. [Clatter] Carly: Jason? Jason. [Footsteps] Sam: Get a doctor! Hurry! We need a doctor in here! Hey, Jason.

Dante informs Sonny that he's being arrested

Alan: I won't deny that there are risks in any brain surgery, but you have to weigh that against the rewards. It could give you back your memory. Monica: Or it could kill you. Did Alan forget to mention that part? Alan: I didn't forget anything. Monica: Jason, you need to take that medication. It could be very effective and it is far less risky. Alan: The medication won't give Jason back his life. Monica: The life you want him to have. Alan is pushing you to do this because he wants you to come out of it as Jason Quartermaine. Alan: That's who he was. Monica: He is willing to risk your life for something that is not medically possible. The damage that was done to your brain 10 years ago -- there is no surgery in the world that can repair that. Alan: You can't know that. I'm giving Jason what he wants -- a chance to remember. Jason? I'll do whatever you want. I will set up the surgery, right now. Sam: Jason? Monica: No. Sam: Please, I can't -- Jason: Wait -- wait a minute. How long have you known about this? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Will you let me help you? Carly: Of course I will, Sonny. Carly's voice: Of course I'll marry you. Sonny: You trust me, right? Carly: Yeah. Carly's voice: I'm so happy we'll be spending the rest of our lives together. Sonny: I know what happened tonight was scary and I'm doing everything I can to protect you and the children. I will never let anything happen to you. But if I'm going to do that, you need to open up to me. All right? I need to know what you're feeling. Can you do that? Carly: Yeah. Sonny: Yeah? We'll talk in the morning, ok? I'm going to get some sleep. You should get some sleep. Carly: Ok. Carly's voice: Tonight, my dreams came true. Sonny asked me to marry him again, and I said yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Hey, you -- you just missed -- Alexis: I hope you can forgive me for asking you this. Is your refusal to break ties with Sonny out of loyalty to him or because you want to be close to Reese? Ric: What? Alexis: It appears that there may be something more going on than friendship. Ric: Alexis, she's -- she was in the same room with me when I was shot. She's my law partner. She was concerned about me. Alexis: That's what she just told me. Ric: I don't believe this. I'm lying in a hospital bed after almost having died and you're -- you're accusing me of having an adulterous affair with my law partner? Alexis: Had, having, want to. Ric: She's a friend. That's it. Alexis: Is she the someone that you risked your life for? [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Thanks. Sonny: I'm glad you're here. I need you. Reese: I need you, too, Sonny. Sonny: I want to know if you could help me protect my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You knew from the beginning that surgery was an option and you didn't tell me. Sam: It's too risky. Jason: It can turn my condition around. Sam: Or make it worse. Jason: I -- I don't remember a thing about my life. What could be worse? Sam: Well, you could -- you could go paralyzed or you could go blind, Jason -- Jason: Sam, Sam -- Sam: Or you could possibly -- Jason: Sam, I get that you care about me. But this is my life. The risks I take are up to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: I'll do whatever I can. Sonny: All right. Reese: I only left here because I -- I had to go see Ric at the hospital, check on him, and to change out of my blood-stained clothes, so -- Sonny: Is he doing good? Reese: Yeah. His condition's stabilized. He should be up and about by the end of the week. Sonny: That's good news. Reese: So, what -- what can I do for you, Sonny? Sonny: The Ruiz family has been a major player in Miami for decades. Reese: Right. Sonny: And I just want to know -- F.B.I. must have tons of files, right, on their -- Reese: So you want me to tap into them? Sonny: Well, I just -- I know you're not an agent anymore, so what I'm -- if we can just -- if you can just talk to somebody from -- that you used to know, maybe we could get some access to the files. That would be great, you know. Reese: To see where the organization is most vulnerable. Sonny: Anything you could do for me, I'd really appreciate it. Reese: Ok. I'm just going to need a laptop and a phone and a desk. You can set me up anywhere it's convenient -- up in the spare bedrooms. I could work right here at the desk if you want to see the data actually coming in. Sonny: Uh -- Reese: Or I can work at the penthouse, which is probably best since it's an awkward time for me to be here. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: I don't understand, Alexis. What is it? Is -- are you addicted to misery? Alexis: That's a very predictable excuse when you don't want to talk about something. Ric: Reese is just another in a long list of excuses that you have used to push me away. Alexis: You're still deflecting. Ric: Ok. Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you the one who made the brilliant suggestion that Reese and I have some kind of an adulterous affair? Alexis: Why won't you answer me? Ric: Because I don't know where this is coming from. Look, you jumped to the conclusion that -- that I am trying to stay close to Reese and a half an hour ago, you -- you plead with me to make a choice between you and the baby and Sonny. Alexis, you are -- you are finding problems that don't exist. Alexis: You were just nearly killed tonight. You may not see that as a problem, but I do. Ric: You know, look, I agree that I am fortunate to be alive. But the truth is that they were shooting at Sonny. Alexis: Someone's always shooting at Sonny, which is why I don't want you anywhere near him. That bullet came about one inch from your heart. It nearly killed you, and yet you want to go back. Ric: I want to help him. Alexis: I saw the expression on her face when she was looking at you. And it seems that there's something more than a friendship. Ric: Alexis, Reese is not the issue here, ok? You -- if she were to vanish into thin air, you would find another way to bail on our marriage. Alexis: I don't want to bail on our marriage. I'm just really afraid that you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Hey. Hey. Emily: Hi. Jax: Do you want a hand with those? Emily: Oh, no, thanks. I'm -- I'm ok. Jax: Let me guess -- a certain 9-year-old having a party? Emily: Oh, more like a festive play date. Michael invited a couple of school friends over for dinner and swimming at the Metro Court and -- Jax: Oh. Emily: Yeah. Leticia and I decided it would be fun to decorate the suite. Jax: Well, I'm glad that he's enjoying my hotel. Emily: Yeah, we're keeping him busy. Jax: You'll make a good mother one day, Emily. Emily: Ok. If this is heading where I think it is, Jax, I really don't want to go there, ok? Jax: Look, Elizabeth's child will be born in six months. Emily: And what happens then is none of my business. Jax: Emily, I already love this child, I do, and I have so much to offer him or her. And children are raised by single parents all the time, ok? And they're happy and I know that's what Elizabeth wants -- for the child to grow up in a happy home, and I was wondering if you could perhaps talk to her and try to make her understand that she and I want the same thing. Emily: Look, Jax, I'm sorry. I can't do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I need to know right now. Are you someone I can trust? Sam: Yes. Jason, you can trust me. Jason: Well, not if you're going to keep things from me for my own good, Sam. Sam: I'm sorry. I did not want you to be hurt, ok? Jason: Ok, you know what? You're the one person right now who doesn't make me want to turn and run away. Everybody wants something from me -- Sonny does, Alan does, even Emily, ok? If I'm going to stay here, I just -- I just need you, please, to be honest with me. Sam: Ok, ok, I made a mistake. I want to fix it, please. Jason: Ok. What do you know about the surgery? Sam: Ok. Best-case scenario, it'll stop the seizures and blackouts and it'll restore your memory of the past 10 years that you were Jason Morgan. Jason: What's the downside? Sam: The downside is it could leave you mentally impaired or in a vegetative state. Tony Jones thinks that you should keep taking the medication because you've obviously had fewer blackouts and seizures. Jason: Yes, I know. Sam: It's working, Jason. Jason: I know, but I don't -- I don't know who I am. Sam: What if the operation kills you? Jason: Doesn't scare me. Maybe that's the advantage of losing your past -- there's nothing left to be afraid of. Sam: If you didn't survive the surgery, I don't think I could go on. I'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you. Or maybe I am, but the truth is I was a very different and not very nice person before I met you. You know, I did my salvage work and I had a few friends in different ports, kind of just went through the motions of life. And I always had to sort of watch my back and wait to make sure no one would sneak up and slit my throat. And then my baby died and I fell apart. I hated the world, and you -- you brought me back from total despair. Jason: I'm glad I helped. Sam: See, Jason, you did more than that. You changed my life. And if you never remember who you were or the love we shared, I can live with the loss as long as I know that you are alive and well. Jason: Yeah, but if I had the operation and it worked, you would get back the man you love. Sam: Yeah. Usually, I'm a gambler. But I'm not willing to risk your life because without you somewhere in this universe, my world would go completely dark. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: You can't speak to Elizabeth on my behalf or you won't? Emily: I'm just not going to get in the middle of this, Jax. Jax: You think that I've been unfair to Courtney. Emily: I don't respect the way you manipulated her, but then again, I'm hardly objective. Jax: Think about what's best for the child here, Emily. Emily: Elizabeth is the one who's carrying the baby. Jax: Yeah, but this is also my baby and we have a legal contract. Emily: Listen, I'm not a lawyer, but it seems to me that the contract wouldn't apply since the original also included Courtney. Hey, Elizabeth always intended for her child to be raised in a two-parent household. Jax: I am still entitled to my child, and if I have to drag this through court, Emily, I -- Emily: Look, don't, Jax. Jax: What -- don't what? Don't stand up for my rights? Emily: No, don't threaten Elizabeth and Lucky. All it's going to do is create animosity and tension and it's going to prove to Elizabeth that she should keep the baby away from you. Jax: You have a better idea? Emily: Stop manipulating and strategizing and don't try to persuade Elizabeth through her friends. Jax: Ok. Let's just say for argument's sake I take your advice. Emily: Mm-hmm. Jax: What strategy do I have left? Emily: Oh, the most obvious one of all -- compromise. [SCENE_BREAK] Ruiz: Mr. Lansing. Recuperating well, I hope. Ric: Yeah, no thanks to you. Ruiz: Well, you know, what happened at your brother's house tonight was a gesture, an invitation to the table, so to speak. Ric: Most people like to send cards. Ruiz: Yeah, well, unfortunately though, in this business, negotiations -- they rarely proceed without a show of force. Ric: Sonny didn't appreciate your tactics. Ruiz: Well, Sonny -- he's in no position to complain. His operation is in chaos. Ric: Ok. Why don't we just cut to the chase here, Ruiz? What is it that you're doing here? Ruiz: I want you to give your brother a message. The Ruiz family isn't greedy. We'll settle for all his territory. Ric: I see, and what does Sonny get? Ruiz: His life and the safety of his family. Ric: And what if I don't -- I don't deliver this message? [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: How's Carly doing? Sonny: She -- she's calm, almost happy, which doesn't make any sense. Carly's voice: Sure it does. I'm about to be a bride. Reese: I mean, maybe Carly can handle it if I stay here to work. Sonny: Uh -- I think it would be just better if you did it at your penthouse. Reese: Sonny, I know that this isn't my place to say anything here, but -- Sonny: Carly needs help. Reese: I know she needs -- Sonny: Yeah. Reese: Your help and I respect that, I do, but I can't help but wonder if her healing process has to include me being cut out of your life. Carly's voice: You bet it does. Sonny: This is not about, you know, you being cut out of my life. Carly -- she's in serious trouble and you guys have a history. It's just going to make it worse. Reese: You said she's calmer. I mean, that's a positive sign. Sonny: I wish it was, but there was a time in my life when I was fixated on something and covered my obsession from the rest of the world and I think that's what Carly's doing right now. Reese: What do you think she's fixated on? Sonny: That's what I'm going to try to figure out. Reese: While you're defending your territory from the Ruiz family? Sonny: Reese, can you just dig it up for me? Reese: Yeah, I will. Sonny, if you need anything else -- I mean, really, anything -- just let me know, ok? Carly's voice: Nice try, Charlotte, but we've already got the wedding under control. Sonny: I got it covered. Reese: All right. I'll get back to you, ok? Sonny: Thank you. Carly's voice: He's dumping you, honey. Now you know how it feels. [Phone rings] Sonny: Hello? Ric: Sonny, it's me. Manny Ruiz just paid me a visit. He wants to make a deal. Sonny: Did he threaten you? Ric: Yeah -- with an empty gun. Sonny: All right. If he contacts you again, you tell him you're not the messenger, that you are a legitimate lawyer without any ties to my business. Ric: Yeah, well, Sonny, I don't think that really matters too much to him. Sonny, this isn't over. He knows you're in a weak position. He is determined to take advantage of it. Sonny: I will handle it. Ric: You'll let me know if you need anything? Sonny: You take care of yourself; let me take care of Ruiz. Ric: Ok. Carly: Alone at last. Sonny: I thought you'd be asleep. Carly: No, I wasn't that tired. I -- I haven't felt so good in such a long time. Sonny: Yeah. Any particular reason? Carly: Well, I don't know. Do I need one? Sonny: Well, I'm just asking. Carly: Well, no, you're right, yeah. I mean, I -- I -- there is a reason that I feel so good. Sonny: Yeah? Carly: And you know what it is? Sonny: Yeah? You want to tell me? Carly: Uh -- well, let's just say that we have things to look forward to. Sonny: Yeah, yeah. I'm sorry about what happened here tonight. Carly: Oh, no, it's nothing. I already -- I already forgot about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Jason. Jason, look. I know you don't remember who I am. But my brother, Sonny, he's -- he's in serious trouble. Jason: I heard about it. I told him and I'm telling you, I'm not involved. Ric: Look, it's not just Sonny, all right? His whole family is in danger. Jason, he has -- he has three children and you're like a second father to Michael and Morgan. Jason: What am I supposed to do? Kill anybody Sonny tells me to? Ric: Look, if your memory was to come back today, you would realize how important this is to you; how important it is for you to protect those children. Jason: Why doesn't Sonny protect them and send them somewhere safe? Ric: Sonny's life is at stake! Jason: What did he do before he hired me? What happens if I was dead? He would hire someone else. That's what would happen. Ric: All right, Jason, Jason, listen to me. You have no connection to him at all right now at the moment that you think. And you've never had a connection with me, but the reality is that Sonny holds you in his highest trust. You have got to protect those children and I don't know how to take your place. I can't do what you can. My brother will never need me as much as he needs you right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: I need everything you have on the Ruiz crime family, including anything that pertains to Sonny Corinthos. When was the last update on that? Great, I'm going to need that file, too. [Knock on door] Reese: I got to go, but can you get back to me as soon as possible? Thank you so much. Thanks again. Sonny -- Alexis: Hi, Reese. Is it all right if I speak to you for a minute? Reese: It's not a good time, Alexis. Alexis: I'll be very quick, I promise. Is there something going on between you and my husband? Reese: Um -- am I missing something here? Alexis: It's a risky assumption and if I'm wrong, I'm simply humiliated, but if I'm right, it gives me the opportunity to appeal to you woman to woman. Ric and I are about to have a baby. Reese: Congratulations, but what does this have to do with me? Alexis: You're really going to make me spell it out to you? Reese: Yeah. Alexis: In light of the circumstances, will you please stay away from my husband? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You ok? Alexis: No. Sonny: I got a lot on my mind. Alexis: He used to be just obsessed with you -- Ric. He used to be obsessed with your words, with your actions, with your thoughts. He's apparently moved on to greener pastures and now he's maybe after your girlfriend. Sonny: After my girlfriend? [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Elizabeth. Do you have a minute? Elizabeth: Um -- no, I don't. Jax: Oh, I just want to run something by you. Elizabeth: Look, Jax, I'm not in the mood to listen to you throw buckets of money at me in exchange for my baby. A child isn't something you buy or sell like one of your corporations. Jax: No, I realize that. I realize that I made a mistake and the bidding's over. Elizabeth: Oh, just like that? Jax: Just like that. Look, I'm sorry for the way I behaved. Elizabeth: But you still want this baby. Jax: Of course I want this child. I mean, you're pregnant with my -- my son or daughter. Elizabeth: So what's the next tactic, Jax? You taking me to court? Jax: No, there's no tactic. Just -- just honesty. I mean, you're pregnant with my child, Elizabeth. It's a part of me. I can honestly say that I will love this baby. Elizabeth: Yeah, well, me too, but it's not enough. Jax: But it's a start. I mean, we got to think about what's best for the child, right? Elizabeth: Yeah, a loving home. Jax: Right. In your mind, that's two parents. Elizabeth: The agreement was that I would carry this child for you and Courtney. Jax: Well, the baby still has you and me. What if the two of us behaved like amicably divorced parents? I mean, just skip the romance, and we go straight to joint custody. Wouldn't that be in the best interest of the child? [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Kim Chan. Carly: Hi, Ms. Chan, this is Carly Corinthos. I need you to plan a wedding for me. I saw the pictures of the wedding you did for the Rothschild's in the paper, and it was incredible. Kim: Oh, thank you. I should tell you upfront, my fees are expensive. Carly: Oh, money's no object. Kim: Well, why don't you tell me what you'll be needing, and we can talk further in the morning. Carly: Well, I -- I'll be remarrying my husband in our estate, and I want the wedding to be beautiful and unforgettable. Kim: Well, that, I can deliver. Carly: But I should warn you that, you know, I need it to be done quickly. I want to get married next week. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: So I called my contact at the bureau and he's going to get me some information on Ruiz in the morning. I'm sorry it couldn't be any sooner, Sonny. Sonny: No, I didn't expect you to get it any sooner. Reese: So, is this a social visit? Sonny: Well, I kind of feel bad the way I was acting at my place, you know. Talking about my business and Carly and -- Reese: That's ok, Sonny. You have a lot on your mind. Sonny: Well, yeah, well, you're on my mind, and I don't want you to feel left out. Reese: Hey, how could I? Huh? You asked me to help you, I'm helping you out. Sonny: Yeah, but the situation with Carly and my business -- the whole thing -- it -- you know, they got -- it has to come first, and I do appreciate you understanding. Reese: Yeah, well, that's ok. I mean, you know, I'm not thrilled that you take responsibility for Carly but, you know, I respect you for it, Sonny. Sonny: Carly's the mother of my children and, you know, she'll always be a part of my life somehow. Reese: And I'm ok with that. Sonny: Thank you. Reese: You're welcome. Sonny: So, you'll be able to get those files in the morning? Reese: Well, you need them sooner? Sonny: Ruiz paid a personal visit to Ric tonight. Reese: Oh, my God. Is he ok? Sonny: Yeah, yeah, he's fine. Reese: Well, did you put guards at his hospital door? Sonny: It's handled. Reese: Come on, these guys are ruthless, Sonny. They're not just going to accept that. If he's vulnerable, they're going to go after him. Sonny: I told you, it's handled. Reese: I'm sorry, I'm -- Sonny: No -- Reese: I'm edgy. I'm sorry. Sonny: You have every right to be. Reese: You know what? I'm going to make myself a brandy, because I do -- I need to calm down. Do you want one? Sonny: Yeah, yeah, I'd love one. You know, I ran into Alexis on the way in here. Reese: That woman is becoming unhinged. Sonny: I don't really listen to anything Alexis has to say, unless she's talking about law. But the way you reacted when you heard about Ric -- I can kind of see why she said what she -- Reese: Wait -- wait a minute. You didn't come over here to apologize for your behavior; you came over here to monitor mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: You have the skill to make this threat go away. Jason: Yeah, you mean I know how to shoot to kill. Well, I don't do that anymore. Ric: You owe Sonny! Jason: I don't have time for Sonny. Sonny's obviously rich enough to protect himself, so he can do that now. I'm not available. Ric: Jason -- Jason -- Man: Vanessa, would you please give the father a moment alone? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Mind if I interrupt? Elizabeth: Please. So I ran into Jax. We had a little chat. Lucky: Listen, if Jax tries to engage with you, just turn around and walk away. Elizabeth: No, it was all right. Lucky: No, it isn't. You need to stay healthy for this baby's sake. Listening to Jax's threats is only going to stress you out. Elizabeth: Actually, he was surprisingly reasonable tonight. He suggested a joint custody arrangement. Lucky: You and Jax sharing custody? You call that reasonable? I call that insane. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Alexis. Hey. Everything all right? Alexis: According to Ric, I'm addicted to emotional pain. Jax: Well, we all have our baggage. Alexis: Apparently mine is the size of a steamer trunk. I don't know. What do you think? You think the Cassadines have ruined me for domestic happiness? Jax: Hmm. I'm not the one to ask. Insects live longer than my marriages. As you well know, being a former Mrs. Jasper Jacks. Alexis: You know, that's the irony. My marriage to you was the most successful relationship that I've ever had in my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: If you have questions about my friendship with your brother, why don't you just come out and say so, instead of hinting and implying and -- and coming at it sideways? Sonny: I just told you what Alexis thought. Reese: I know what Alexis thinks. She was just in here throwing all kinds of accusations around at me, and you bought into it. Sonny: No, I didn't. Reese: Sonny, Ric is my law partner and he's my friend. And whatever Alexis said to you is either some sort of paranoid delusion or an outright lie. Sonny: All right, good. Alexis is jealous, I know that. She, you know, overthinks things; she creates fantasies in her head. I should not have brought it up. And if it sounded like I was questioning you, it's because I got a lot on my mind. Reese: The Ruiz family. Sonny: And Carly. Reese: And Carly. Sonny: There's something not right with Carly right now, ok? Every time she tells me that she's feeling better, I feel like, you know, I -- she's just getting worse, like she's creating this whole world in her head, a place where she can feel safe, a place where she can feel comfortable. [Slow piano music plays] Reese: This world that Carly created -- do you think that you're a part of it? Sonny: I'm afraid I'm the center of it. [Music ends] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: You ok? Did you have another seizure? Jason: No. Sam: No, something's not right. You need to go to the hospital. I'm going to take you to the hospital. I can tell you're -- Jason: No. I remember holding your baby. She was so still and perfect. And I remember wondering how I was going to tell you when you woke up, because I knew that -- that you'd be devastated. And I remember realizing that after I held your daughter, how much you mean to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: It's true. When I look back, being married to you was the most settled, happiest time of my life. Jax: The feeling's mutual. Alexis: We were good together. Jax: Yeah, it's because we respected each other, you know? We enjoyed each other's company, and -- it was just so simple. Alexis: And that's the way it should be. No sex. Jax: That's right. No sex, no jealousy. Alexis: I'm not going to lie to you -- there were a few times where I wanted to. Jax: Really? Oh, but you know, hey, we -- we got past that because we were both committed to other people, right? Alexis: Mm-hmm. Jax: Yeah, like Elizabeth is committed to Lucky. Alexis: Ok, I didn't follow you on that detour. Jax: Elizabeth's baby. And we've had trouble coming to a -- to an agreement on who's going to raise the child, so I've actually suggested a co-parenting arrangement. Alexis: Share custody? Jax: Yeah, if shared custody would be the correct term. She's thinking about it. Alexis: Interesting solution. There's just one snag. Jax: Which is? Alexis: You are not committed to anyone. Jax: Shouldn't be a problem. Alexis: She's a beautiful woman. She's carrying your baby. Jax: So? Alexis: I think Elizabeth would be easy to fall in love with. It's no wonder that Lucky senses trouble. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Joint custody would be fair for all of us. Lucky: Jax doesn't deal in fair. Jax only does what's best for himself. Elizabeth: We could have a schedule, just like divorced parents do. We can have an attorney write up something that says how much time the baby spends at each home. Lucky: I just can't believe we're even discussing this. Elizabeth: Lucky, the baby would be raised by two loving parents. Isn't that what we said we always wanted? Lucky: Jax was supposed to raise this child with his wife. You weren't supposed to be a parent at all for this child. Your job was to carry it and give birth. Elizabeth: I know. But when Jax and Courtney split up, you said that you and I could raise this child together. You said you would be happy to do it. Lucky: Yeah, I would, but Jax wasn't in the picture. If you share custody with Jax, that means Jax is going to be a permanent part of our lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: There you are. Sonny: How come you're not in bed? Carly: What, are you trying to get rid of me? Sonny: No, I'm just saying, you know, you're -- you're exhausted and you had a rough time lately. Carly: No. No, actually, I feel -- it's all right. I feel so much better now. I was just looking at these old family photos, and we -- we were so happy, weren't we? We're going to -- we're going to have happy times again, Sonny. I promise. Good night. I'll see you in the morning. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You didn't tell me how -- right? -- How I held the baby's body. Sam: No. You remembered that on your own. Jason: You know, I could -- I could picture the baby's tiny head, you know, fitting in the palm of my hand and her closed eyes. I'm -- I'm sorry. I'm sorry that you lost your child, Sam, and -- I didn't -- I didn't mean to make you cry, and this whole -- Sam: No. Jason: This whole thing -- it's just -- Sam: No, these are happy tears. They're happy tears. I have been praying -- praying for you to come back to me. And you have. [NEXT_ON] Diego: I'm not the guy you're looking for. Lucky: Why do we have a nude photo of Brook Lynn? Brook Lynn: Hello? Georgie: Who's that? Sam: A mob war is about to kick in, and you are in danger. Nikolas: I want to help you keep your baby. Justus: Your divorce papers. Jax: I just want to make sure that my child has a good mother.

Ric denies to Alexis that he is attracted to Reese and accuses Alexis of creating problems where none exist

Gloria: Michael. Please tell me you have good news about William's inheritance. Michael: Gloria. Gloria: He's not bankrupt. He can't be. Michael: William's uncle Ross left his company highly leveraged. He borrowed-- Gloria: What do you mean, highly leveraged? What does that mean? Michael: He borrowed a great deal of money at an extremely high interest rate. Gloria: How much money? Michael: Hundreds of millions. Gloria: Well, then we need to figure out what to do, because I want my husband to have the best care possible. So we need that money. Paul: Did you find anything yet? Sullivan: Thanks. No, nothing new. All the DNA test results are negative except for this one. Boy, I wish I'd been more involved with this case. Paul: Yeah, me, too. But I like working with you. You're sexy when you work. Sullivan: Well, you help me solve this case, I'll show you sexy. Gloria: Hello, Maggie, Paul. Sullivan: Hi. Gloria: So why are you two cooped up in here on this beautiful day? Sullivan: Well, we're just rifling through paperwork, trying to come up with a new lead. Michael: On the Jabot case? Paul: Ever see a woman so determine Sullivan: Well, I owe it to my friend. So here is the, uh, positive DNA test result William found. Now all I need to do is find its owner. Paul: William never mentioned any other suspects? Michael: Not to me. Gloria: Not a word, Maggie. Paul: I guess we'd better broaden our search. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Thank you. Thank you for breakfast. Kay: Oh, please, it's the least I could do for one of my best employees. No, you've done a remarkable job. Cane: You think so? Kay: Well, you're a natural. You have your father's business sense. He would've been very, very proud of you. Cane: You know, I'd give everything I have just to have five minutes with him. It's true. Kay: Uh, you brought phase one of the project in early and under budget. Cane: Oh, I just got some good deals. Kay: Oh, don't be modest. Consider this my thank you for a job well done. Cane: I can't accept this. It's too much. Kay: You earned it. Cane: Thank you. It's gonna make Amber's day. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: No one saw you get rid of the body? Kevin: No. Daniel: You sure? Kevin: Nobody saw me, okay? It would've been a lot easier if you two hadn't ditched me. Daniel: Hey, it's not like we really had a choice. Amber: Sorry. Kevin: It's typical. You leave somebody else to do your dirty work. Daniel: You know what? It's done. Let it go. We've got more important things to worry about here. Amber: Yeah. Like what to do with all this money, hmm? [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: So... how'd the last exam go? Victoria: It went very well. Thank you, Mr. Attentive. J.T.: Hey, I just want the baby to be nice and healthy. Victoria: That's sweet. J.T.: Mm-hmm. J.T.: I hate that guy. Victoria: Yeah, no kidding. J.T.: So take him to the cleaners on this divorce. Victoria: No. No, I don't wanna waste my time, all right? I just want this to be over with before he finds out that I'm pregnant. J.T.: Oh, you just can't wait to be with me in public. That's the real reason, right? Victoria: We are in public. [SCENE_BREAK] Logan: Hey. Here, you need this. I want you to drink it all. Careful, it's hot. Its okay, there you go. Oh, God. Your fever's getting worse. Nick: Worse. Worse. Cassie. Logan: Come on, Nick. Stay with me. This is the only medicine I have. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You remember the plan? Sharon: You're doing it again. Phyllis: I just wanna make sure we get the goods on the camera, that's all. Here she comes. Sharon: Okay. Phyllis: Here she comes. Nikki: Well, looks like you two are friends now. Isn't that nice? I'd say it was good to see you-- Phyllis: But then you'd be lying. Sharon: And it wouldn't be the first lie you ever told. Phyllis: Or the biggest lie you ever told. Nikki: What a pair you make. What is your problem? Sharon: David. We know that you're the one who insinuated Jack's working with organized crime. David: I assure you. We had nothing to do with those attack ads. Any more than I'm sure your candidate had anything to do with insinuating Nikki supports legalized prostitution. Phyllis: Of course. David: We have work to do. Excuse us. Nikki: We sure do. Phyllis: They have work to do. Sharon: Do you think it worked? Phyllis: I say we should get our popcorn, we're in for a great show. Nikki: David, um... I wanna apologize about last night. David: No apology is necessary. You had every reason to be upset. Nikki: Well... David: I'm just happy to know that I was there. Karen: Uh, sorry I'm late. I can't seem to get this traffic pattern down. Nikki: Oh, that's okay. Karen: All right, the first thing we need to do is finalize your platform on education reform. David: I thought we already did that the other day. Karen: Is this our final draft then? Nikki: The superintendent of schools has already approved it. She's given us her full support. Karen: Okay, so the next step is to take it to the teacher's union, right? David: And the P.T.A. I'll, um, draft up a letter. Karen: We can do a mass mailing. David: Sounds great. Yeah, why don't you, uh, go rally the troops? Get 'em to start addressing envelopes. I'll get the letter to you as soon as I have it. Karen: I thought you guys wanted me at this meeting? David: Oh, no, we got a lot further than expected. Nikki: We really did. We--we can take it from here. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: What's taking them so long? Phyllis: Karen just left. Sharon: Let's listen in on what they're saying. Phyllis: Why don't you put a glass up against the door. That'll be inconspicuous. Sharon: About as inconspicuous as you and I hanging out together. Phyllis: Fine, go ahead and go. I have campaign work to do. Sharon: Fine. I'll let you know what I hear. Phyllis: Fine. Tell me when they've left. Brad: Okay, okay, okay. All right, uh, mail these out. Then I need you in my office to draft a memo. Get going. I don't have all day. Sharon: Whoa. Brad: Hey. Sharon: What is this, business boot camp? Only the strong survive? Brad: Oh, uh... yeah, you know, I'm just a little aggravated. I didn't mean to take it out on her. Sharon: Uh-huh. Let me guess, J.T.? Brad: Remember a few months ago when I walked in on him and Victoria in that hotel room and you said I should give them the benefit of the doubt? Sharon: Yes. Brad: Well, it turns out I shouldn't have. Sharon: Oh, are they sleeping together? Brad: Or they just like having friendly conversation while only wearing bath towels. Sharon: Ouch. Brad: She was so self-righteous when she found out about us. Sharon: Do you think that... she was... the whole time? Brad: Maybe. It wouldn't surprise me if she was with him the entire time we were married. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Ooh! Mmm. The smell of your coffee is, uh, really making me nauseous. J.T.: Gone. Is that better? Victoria: Yeah, much. J.T.: You know that's the first sign of pregnancy, right? Victoria: Uh-huh. And the, um, next-- oversized clothing. Boy, I can't wait for that. Muumuus here I come. J.T.: Oh, come on. You're gonna look hot. Don't worry about it. Victoria: Oh. Brad's gonna find out so soon. I need to get this divorce over with A.S.A.P. J.T.: Well... say the baby's mine. Put my name on the birth certificate. Nobody has to know. Victoria: Ha. If only it was that easy. J.T.: Hey, it could work. Just give it a shot. Victoria: It's tempting. You know, if Brad and I are still married when he finds out I'm pregnant, I'm never gonna get rid of him. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: So where's your wife this morning? Cane: Oh, she's at the boutique. Um, something to do with inventory or stock take or something. Kay: Well, I heard she was quite the designer in Los Angeles. Cane: She does have an eye for fashion, doesn't she? Kay: Oh, I agree. She could've won "Extreme Catwalk." Cane: She was so disappointed they disqualified her. Kay: Well, she handled it very well, given the circumstance. Cane: Mmm. I can't believe the show exploited her like that. Kay: It was deplorable. Cane, are you sure that, uh, it was just a misunderstanding? Cane: I'm positive. Amber wouldn't send naked pictures of herself to anyone. Kay: You're really re? Cane: Yes. She's a good person, Katherine. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: I-I-I... I can't count this all. There's too much. Kevin: I'm not complaining about that. Daniel: This is so sweet. Kevin: You guys think we should take it? Amber: What else are we gonna do with it? Daniel: Listen, I could really use this money. I mean, my bank account is still all tied up. Kevin: I could use it to find Jana. Amber: Yeah, we could all use it. We're keeping it. Kevin: What if someone comes looking for it? Daniel: Like who? Kevin: Like whoever Garrett stole it from? Amber: You sure it was stolen? Kevin: You think he carries his life savings around with him in a bag? In cash? If so, I wanna talk to his accountant. Daniel: This could be drug money. Kevin: Oh, well, that makes me feel better about spending it. Amber: If we turn this in, we have some explaining to do. You guys really willing to take that risk? Daniel: I vote for spending it. Kevin: It's too risky. The cash could be marked. Daniel: Well, we can't just deposit it in our bank accounts, because that's gonna raise some suspicions. Amber: Yeah, no, I'm not doing that. Kevin: Hmm. I say we spend some of it. See if that triggers anything. Daniel: And if it does? Amber: Then we make something up. We say that Garrett used it to pay rent when he was here and then he skipped town and we didn't know. Daniel: Okay, listen, I'll do it then, because I've gotta pay Lily's tuition before that check bounces. Kevin: What do we do with the rest of it? Amber: Hide it. Kevin: Where? Daniel: What about here? Kevin: The first place somebody comes looking for Garrett. Amber: Yeah. What about your place? Daniel: I'm already in enough trouble, thanks. Amber: No! I'm not doing it. Daniel: You've got tons of fenced-in land. Amber: No! We bury it. Tonight. We meet back here. Daniel: Let's just hope that whoever this belongs to doesn't come looking for it first. (Knock on door) Amber: Oh, my God! What are we gonna do?! Kevin: Shh. Shh. Amber: Stop it! Kevin: Go. Go. Go. Amber: Come on. Come on. Gloria: I think it'll be perfect. Michael: It could be worked out here. Gloria: Oh, hello, Kevin. Kevin: Hi. Michael: We didn't think you were here. Gloria: Hello. Kevin: Uh, we had the stereo on. Daniel: Hey, uh, Kev, I gotta take off, Man, so I'm gonna catch you later, okay? Amber: Yeah, actually, I have to go, too. I just came by to get the rest of my cousin's things. Kevin: (Mouths words) what do you guys want? Michael: Uh, Gloria is looking for a place to take care of William. Kevin: What's wrong with William's apartment? Gloria: Too many stairs. Kevin: Mom, I don't think this place is equipped to handle-- Gloria: Honey, I think this place will work out just fine. Michael: We should check out the spare room to see if there's space for a hospital bed. Kevin: There's not. Mom- Gloria: Good idea. Good idea. Kevin: Mom, you can't keep your husband here. Gloria: I will check out the spare room. What's this? Amber: Oh, there it is! That's, uh, that's Garrett's missing bag. Michael: Let me help you with that. Amber: Oh, no, I'm pretty sure that's the end of it. I just--I got it. Um, thanks. Michael: Okay, okay. Amber: I'm gonna-- I'll call you later, 'Kay? Michael: Good luck with that. Amber: Yeah, thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: What did you hear? Did you hear anything? Sharon: No. Nothing. Phyllis: You know, maybe we could figure out a reason to get them out of there so we could see the footage. Sharon: Like what? Pulling the fire alarm? Phyllis: Not the worst idea you've had. Sharon: Yeah, well, you've been in enough trouble lately. Phyllis: Don't remind me. Sharon: How's your back? Phyllis: You know, thank you for asking. My back is fine. It popped right back into place after I took that spill the other day. Sharon: Oh, it's a miracle! Miracles do happen. Phyllis: Yes, they do. You and me working together is proof of that. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: (Groans) Logan: Hey... oh, good! The fever's broken. Let's keep it that way. Welcome back. Nick: What? Where am I? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I love it! Send it. David: Great. I'll get it over to Karen. Get them to start stuffing envelopers. Nikki: Thanks. Karen: All right, you're gonna be late for that interview. Nikki: Oh, no, I'll be just a minute. Karen: Okay. David: Here's the letter for the mailing. Karen: Okay, great, I will have it copied and sent right out. Nikki, five minutes. No more. Nikki: Okay, I got ya. David: Do you happen to have the, uh, tax exemption draft handy? Nikki: Yes, I do. Oops! David: Oh, I'll get it. Nikki: Oh, I'll get it. Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Well, hello! David: So how'd the interview go? Nikki: Extremely well. Look what I got. [Nikki puts her flowers in front of the camera] David: Exquisite. Like you. So who are they from? Nikki: The junior league, in anticipation of our luncheon this afternoon. David: They're gonna love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Oh, um... I put a bid in on that engineering firm. Victoria: Did you get them to lower the price like I asked? Brad: Yeah, a few thousand. Victoria: Well, that's still too high. Brad: Well, I don't happen to agree, but it's too late now anyway. The bid's in. Victoria: I didn't okay it. Brad: You didn't have to. I got the other members of the board to okay the funding. Victoria: That's funny. I don't remember being notified that there was a meeting. Brad: Well, the memo went out. Talk to your assistant. It's not my problem. Victoria: You knew that I didn't want you to buy it and you went behind my back. Brad: One--as I just said, a memo went out, so I didn't go behind your back. Number two--I'm on the board, remember? We have the authorization to override the C.E.O. have a nice day. Victoria: Ugh! J.T.: Want me to put his picture back up on the dart board? Victoria: Yeah. You might wanna run a few hundred copies of his face because I have a feeling I'm gonna be at it all night. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Hey, love, it's me. Can you, uh, meet me at the coffee shop in about an hour? I've got a surprise for you. Kay: So what are you planning to do with that bonus? Cane: I don't know. Plan a vacation somewhere exotic. Call it the, uh, honeymoon we never had. Kay: Come on, what about your trip to Las Vegas? Cane: That doesn't count. You can't wed and honeymoon in the same place. Plus, Amber had to sit through a time share presentation which she hated. Kay: Oh, really? Well, if I may suggest... Tahiti. Oh, most magnificent sunsets I have ever seen. Cane: I will keep that in mind. But I have another idea. Kay: Really? What? Cane: Yeah. I think I might play a joke on my wife. Kay: What kind of joke? Cane: I'm gonna tell her I used the money to buy one of those Vegas time shares. Uh, what was the company? Nickel and Dime time shares-- can you believe they called the company that? This is gonna be funny. She's gonna laugh at this one. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Well, that's not gonna work. The hallway's too narrow and the bedroom's too small. Kevin: Mom, why don't you and William just rent your own place? He's rolling in it, remember? Michael: Um, actually, not so much. Gloria: The only thing his uncle left him was millions worth of debt. Kevin: Ironic. You marry a guy for cash, he doesn't have any. Gloria: How sensitive of you, Kevin. It's good to have family close by. Michael: He's not destitute. He has money and medical benefits from his job. Kevin: Yeah, all of which will go to his debt fund. Gloria: This isn't about money, Kevin. I do love him. And I'm gonna take very good care of him. And he's gonna be back on his feet before you know it. (Knock on door) Paul: Hi, Kevin. Sorry to interrupt. We'd like to ask a few questions. Sullivan: Hey. Gloria: Hi. Michael: Coffee anyone? Sullivan: No, thanks. Paul: Not for me. Michael: Oh, well, what can we do for you? Sullivan: Well, actually, we're here to talk to Kevin. Paul: About Jana. Sullivan: Yeah. Gloria: Good. Very good. After what she did, Jana should be your top priority. Honey, let's give these people some space to work. Come on. Michael: Mmm. Gloria: Good-bye, Maggie. Good-bye, Paul. Sullivan: Good-bye. Good to see you guys. Paul: Bye. Michael: What the hell is wrong with you? Don't you wanna stick around and see what kind of progress they've made? Gloria: The only progress I'm concerned about is the Jabot case, which means I stay as far away from those two as possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So have you had any more contact from Jana? Kevin: Yesterday via web cam. Paul: Really? Sullivan: Oh, good, did you--did you run a trace? Kevin: I tried to, but she disconnected too quickly, but I do have the I.P. address. Paul: May we? Kevin: Be my guest. Sullivan: Okay. Great. Let's see what I can find. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You don't want anymore of this? Oh, you're pushing it away? All righty. What have you got going there? Sweetie, let me see this. Oh, my gosh! You have a tooth coming in! Summer! Oh, my sweet girl! You have your first tooth! You pretty girl, you're growing up so fast! You are growing up so fast. Yeah. Your daddy would be so happy to see your first tooth. You miss your daddy? Oh, I miss your daddy. I miss your daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Logan: That's it. You'll feel better. Nick: I already do. Logan: Good. Nick: Who are you? What happened? Why am I here? Logan: The name's Logan. You're somewhere in the Wisconsin wilderness and that's about all I know. Nick: I'm Nick. Logan: You told me. Nick: How'd you find me? Logan: I came out here a while ago. Sort of a retreat. I found you while I was hiking one day. Nick: Found me? Pretty bad shape. Logan: Here you go. Nick: I have no idea what happened to me. Logan: Well, don't think it was by choice. But ever since, you've been here, healing with me. Nick: How long? Logan: A couple weeks? Nick: A couple weeks? They must be worried sick. Logan: No, no, no, you're not-- you're not strong enough. Nick: My family-- my family's gotta be-- Logan: No. Oh! Nick: Ow! Ow! Logan: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: And so I pledge to you a greater, greener Wisconsin. Thank you and remember to vote on Election Day. David: Perfect. Nikki: You really think so? David: Absolutely. And what you do with your hands during this speech-- brilliant. Every great politician had their signature hand gesture. Nikki: Really? David: Oh, yeah, absolutely. Here, remember this one? Richard Nixon's-- "I am not a crook." Only don't copy that one. Nikki: No, uh, I'll leave that one to Jack. David: You're a remarkable woman, Nikki. Nikki: Now, David, please-- David: No, I'm just being honest. Nikki: I have got to water these flowers. I don't think they put any water in there. [Nikki moves the flowers to her desk to water them] David: It's amazing-- everything you've been through, everything you've overcome, and yet you're still so focused. Nikki: Well, years of practice have made Nikki Newman a survivor. David: A survivor I admire. Nikki: Well, thank you. David: I was wondering how many I'd have to give out before you accept my compliments. Nikki: You caught me. David: It's all right. I don't mind giving them. Why don't you try this one out for size? You're beautiful. Nikki: Too cliché. David: Mm-hmm. I'd say it's more classic. Like you. [David and Nikki kiss] Nikki: David, we--we-- we can't do this. David: Nikki... Karen: All right, Guys, you gotta get going. Nikki: Oh, yeah, um... what's next now? David: Uh, the junior league luncheon. Karen: That's right. And if you don't leave now, you're gonna be late. Here's the speech. David: Great. Karen: You guys can go over it on the way, okay? Nikki: All right. Um... Karen: Make sure you go over it on the way. Good luck. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Ugh! What--what is this? Logan: It's good for you. Nick: H can it be? It tastes awful. Logan: It's tea made from the leaves of a quaking aspen tree. It's the next best thing besides medicine. Nick: I wish I'd paid more attention in boy scouts. Why didn't you get any other medicine? Logan: We're pretty remote. Nick: How remote? Logan: I hiked here for miles. And you're too weak to make the walk. Nick: I'm feeling better. Logan: Mm-hmm. And that's why you collapsed? Nick: Temporary setback. Logan: You're just gonna make yourself worse. Nick: So the only way out of here is to hike? Logan: Yep. Nick: All right, then go. Hike. Get help. Tell my family I'm okay. Logan: By the time I got back here you'd be dead. Nick: Well, I guess that's a bad idea then. Logan: Look, the only option is for you to stay here until you're healthy enough. And then we'll hike back together. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Well, he's not broke, but William sank his money into revitalizing the company. I can't believe he never spoke to you about any of this. Gloria: I'm sure he meant to. He didn't know he was gonna have a stroke. Where are you going? Michael: To actual paying clients. Gloria: Michael... what are we going to do about William's company? Michael: Number one, neither of you are responsible for debt-ridden inheritance. Number two, I have to get ready for my meeting with Katherine. And I will call you later. Gloria: Katherine. Now there's an idea. Michael: I cringe at the thought. Gloria: What if I get Katherine to buy his company? Michael: Uh... you know, I know exactly how much you love your husband, but, um, this really isn't your problem. Gloria: My problem? My problem? You better believe it is my problem. I wanna make everything better for William, Michael. I wanna nurse him back to health. I wanna save his company. I wanna prove to him that I do love him. I need to do this, Michael. I need to earn his forgiveness. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: So you'll never guess where we found it. Victoria: Um... uh, in the garage freezer? J.T.: Think hotter. Victoria: Hotter? J.T.: Yeah. Victoria: In the oven? J.T.: The guy owned a pizza joint. Victoria: Ew! And he took it to work with him J.T.: Yeah. Victoria: That's... is that even sanitary? J.T.: Eh, it's questionable. Victoria: Can I please just get away from him for one minute? J.T.: We really need to find a new restaurant. Victoria: Is he coming over here? J.T.: No. Looks like it's some sort of business lunch. Victoria: I just want this to be over with. I never should've trusted Brad in the first place. J.T.: Well, he's a great con artist. I'll give him that. Victoria: He's lied about so much. Who knows what else there is. J.T.: I'll figure it out. Victoria: What do you mean? J.T.: I'm gonna investigate him. And this time I'm not gonna stop until we know everything there is to know about Brad "My real name is George" Carlton. [SCENE_BREAK] David: I couldn't be more thrilled to know that my client has an in with this chapter's president of the junior league. Kay: Well, I was rooting for Nikki. And I was very pleased to see that she is ahead in the polls. Nikki: Only by six points. It's a tight race. Kay: Well, it seems Jack's personal life-- the mess that it is-- has been very, very beneficial to you, young lady. Nikki: Well, what can I say? I owe it all to Sharon and Phyllis. [SCENE_BREAK] Karen: That'll be next Wednesday. Right. Sharon: You said that they were gone! Karen: And that's Friday. Phyllis: Nikki left 20 minutes ago. Karen: Mm-hmm. Yes, the luncheon begins in 20 minutes and I'm leaving right now, so I'll see you then, okay? Sharon: No, I see. Phyllis: All right... Sharon: Okay, no, you-- you stay here. Phyllis: Why? Sharon: Because somebody needs to stand and guard and tell me if somebody else shows up. Phyllis: You should stay. Sharon: No. Phyllis: Okay, go, go, go. Hey. Karen: I forgot my folder. I'd forget my head-- Phyllis: Ow! Oh, my gosh! I have a back spasm. Karen: Are you all right? Phyllis: Oh, I don't think so! Karen: Okay. Phyllis: Oh, my God! Oh, my gosh! Karen: Come on in here. Let me get you some ice or something. Phyllis: Oh, thank you, thank you. Oh, just slowly. No, gingerly. Thank you, thank you! Oh, my gosh! Karen: Okay, let's put some ice on that, okay? Phyllis: Okay, good, I just- I'm gonna hold onto this. Thank you very much! Ow! Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh! Ow! [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Gloria and Michael saw the bag. I just--I had to get it out of there. Daniel: Where'd you take it? Amber: Home. But I'm not keeping it there for long. Daniel: No worries. We're meeting tonight to bury it. Amber: You better be there. Daniel: Oh, come on, like I've let you down before? Amber: Hey, so how'd it go at the registrar's office? Daniel: Well, Lily's check hadn't gotten there yet, so I paid them the money and I told them to hold the check for me when it arrives. Amber: Good. She'll never know. Daniel: Yeah, I lucked out this time, huh? (Cell phone ringing) Daniel: Hang on. Hello? Yeah, this is he. Uh, no, I have never been to Maine. They have an airport there? No, I didn't make that charge either. I don't eat lobster. Okay, yeah, okay, thanks, bye. Amber: What was all that about? Daniel: Oh, these bastards got a hold of my credit card numbers and maxed 'em out. Amber: Aw, that sucks. Daniel: There's no way Lily's not gonna find out about this now. I gotta go tell her. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Yeah, thanks for calling me back. Hey, uh, you're the company that ran that time share contest back in January, right? No, no, it was January of this year. You're sure? You've never given tickets to Vegas away? And you're sure? Okay, all right. Well, thanks, Mate. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: You getting anywhere? Paul: Oh, thanks, Kevin. Sullivan: No. 'Cause the I.P. address that Jana used was a fake. Paul: Yeah. I'll give her that, Jana has great computer skills, doesn't she? Kevin: Yeah, glad I taught her everything. Sullivan: Well, maybe we can use it to our advantage. (Cell phone beeping) Paul: Yeah, maybe. Kevin: I'm getting another text from her? Paul: From Jana? What's it say? Kevin: "I miss you so much. I'm sorry. I can't come back. I love you." Sullivan: Aw, well, what a sweet girl. Paul: Why is she taunting you? Kevin: I don't know. I don't care. I just wanna find her. Sullivan: Well, Kevin, I've done all I can do with this. Paul: Okay, listen, we've been through this before. It's gonna cost way too much to continue the investigation. I mean, unless you win the lotto or something. Kevin: I have the money. Keep looking. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: How long until you think I can make the hike? Logan: I don't know. People heal at different rates. Nick: Give me an educated guess. Logan: Well, the longer you rest and stop trying to leave, the quicker it'll be. Nick: So you had to go to school for that, huh? My wife must be so worried about me. Logan: You have kids? Nick: I have a boy and a girl. Logan: That's sweet. Nick: How about you? You have a family? Logan: I used to. Nick: What happened? Logan: I don't wanna talk about it. You know, when we're back in the city and get your photo all over the media, I'm sure your wife and your 2.5 kids will come to claim you in a Volvo station wagon. Nick: What if they think I'm dead? What... I need you to find a way to let them know I'm okay. Please. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: So when do you go on? Nikki: Any minute now. J.T.: Good luck, Mrs. Newman Nikki: Thank you. Man: Mrs. Newman, we're hearing rumors at "The Chronicle" about a divorce. Victoria: I don't comment on my personal life. Man: If you'll excuse me. Nikki: Thanks for your discretion, Honey. Victoria: That wasn't about you, Mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: We'll set that up for next week. Thank you. Man: Mr. Carlton? Brad: Yes? Man: Do you have a comment for "The Chronicle" about your divorce rumors. Your wife had no comment. Brad: Interesting. Man: Was it because of the affair with Sharon Abbott? Brad: For many reasons, all of which you'll have to take up with my soon-to-be ex-wife. I don't comment on her affairs. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Oh, thank you. Here you go. It was just a back spasm. Karen: No, no, no, no, no, you're not going anywhere. You gotta keep that right there Phyllis: Um, don't worry about me. You have a luncheon to go to. Karen: No, no, no. You know what? I know all about back spasms, because my father used to have them all the time. What you've gotta do is you've gotta follow up that ice pack with some moist heat. Phyllis: You've done enough already. Karen: Look, you've gotta get this done, so here you go. It'll just be a few minutes. [SCENE_BREAK] [Sharon watching the video tape] Nikki: David... I wanna apologize for last night. David: No apology necessary. You had every reason to be upset. Sharon: Come on. Move! David: I'm just happy that I was there. Sharon: Move! David: You don't happen to have the, uh, tax exemption draft handy? Sharon: Come on, give me something to work with. Nikki: I do. Oops! David: Oh, I'll get it. Nikki: Oh, no, I'll get it. Sharon: Great, it just keeps getting worse. Oh, terrific! There's absolutely nothing here. There's nothing we can work with. Nikki: You know, I think I better put some more water in these flowers. David: It's amazing everything you've been through, everything you've overcome, and yet you're still so focused. Nikki: Well, many years of being Nikki Newman has made me a survivor. David: A survivor I admire greatly. Nikki: Well, thank you. David: I was wondering how many I'd have to hand out before you accept my compliments. Nikki: You caught me. David: It's okay. I don't mind giving them. Try this one out for size-- you're beautiful. Nikki: Mmm, too cliché. David: I'd say it's more classic. Just like you. [They kiss] [NEXT_ON] Ben: It's a mistake, Jack. Jack: I am behind in the polls. I need to do something drastic. Victoria: Please tell me you have something on Brad? J.T.: You're not gonna like it. Sharon: You knew about this? Jack: You have my complete attention. Sharon: Good, because you have some explaining to do.

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Sharon: I don't remember Dr. Anderson mentioning a nurse being there for Sully's delivery. Dylan: Makes sense that she would have some kind of help. Sharon: But that's just it. I don't think she worked at Fairview. Her scrubs were a different color, and she wore this badge. Dylan: Do you remember anything else? Sharon: It may have had a GC memorial logo on it. [Gasps] Dylan: What? What is it? Sharon: This might sound weird, but I've got the feeling that they had some sort of connection. Dylan: This nurse could be the one person who can tell us what was going on in Dr. Anderson's head. Shawn: I don't want him to go. Please. Nick: David just needs to go for tests. They're gonna make sure he's okay. Sage: It's a standard procedure, Shawn. It's gonna be all right. Shawn: Don't take him, please. Nurse Stephens: Babies born early could have minor complications. We just want to make sure he's healthy. Nurse Stephens: There were... complications. Sage: What do you mean, complications? What do you mean, complications? No. Sage: [Gasps] Nick: Hey, you okay? Nurse Stephens: As soon as the blood tests are done, you can see your son. Shawn: No. I won't. Once I sign the adoption papers, I'll never see him again. So sorry I was late, but I have some follow-up questions. Jack: And we'd love to answer them. We'll be right with you, okay? Excuse us. Okay, we are pulling the plug. This pass key launch is ended. Phyllis: We can't. The site is live. Jack: We are in damage control right now. We are not moving forward until you straighten things out with Victoria. Billy: Jack, does it look like she's open to working things out with me right now? Jack: She just told the world Jabot is guilty of the worst kind of theft. Phyllis: No, you know what the worst kind of theft is? When someone steals your husband and puts a psycho drug dealer in his place. Jack: You're not helping. Phyllis: Pass key is ours, and we are not gonna let Victoria's tantrum stop us. Billy: I agree. Best case -- it adds to the buzz. Jack: So that's the kind of publicity Jabot can look forward to? Tabloid sensationalism? Billy: Whatever sells the product, Jack. Jack: You better start taking this seriously. Find Victoria. Apologize. And if you love her, as I believe you do, work it out! Not just for the company -- for yourself, for your future, for your family. Victoria: Oh. Good. You're here. Michael: All right, stop right there. If you plan on lecturing me about betraying your father's trust, I want you to know that at this very moment, the bar association is getting me disbarred, so if you'd like to lay anything on top of that -- insults, comments about my character or the lack thereof -- you lay it on me now! Victoria: Michael! What if I offered you a half a million dollars to come back to Newman? Victor: I wondered how long it would take you to show your face. Ian: [Chuckles] I bet you wish you'd killed me when you had the chance. Nick: Look, they just have to give David some tests to make sure he's healthy. That's what we want, right? It's what we all want. Shawn: Yeah. Nick: Attagirl. Shawn: Wait. I love you, David. [Sobs] Nick: Hey, hey, hey. He's gonna be okay. Everything's gonna be okay. Shawn: You're his family now. I'll be nothing to him. Nobody. Sage: Shawn. Shawn: [Sniffles] Sage: Shawn. Look at me. You know what? This doesn't have to be goodbye. Shawn: You'll send pictures? Let me friend him online? It'll just be harder. [Sobs] Sage: How about a new agreement? You can be a part of David's life. He'll always know that you brought him into the world. How about an open adoption? What do you say? Sharon: I always assumed that Dr. Anderson was using me, treating me to play out her obsession with Nick, but what if I was a target, too? Dylan: Okay, let's not go there yet, okay? The nurse is a great step. Let's just take it one step at a time. Sharon: [Sighs] I-I trusted her with everything. If this was some crazy revenge scheme -- Dylan: Hold on, hold on. Let's not get worked up. Sharon: One step at a time. Dylan: One step -- yes. And I think our next step is to find the nurse. Sharon: How? I don't even know her name. Dylan: Do you remember her face? Sharon: Absolutely. Dylan: Okay. Then we're gonna check all the personnel files at the hospital, see what we can come up with. Sharon: I'm afraid of what we're gonna find. Dylan: Hey, we get this nurse, we get some answers, and your nightmares are gonna be over for good. Billy: You want to apologize for what? Being brilliant? Jack: Before tonight, there was talk of actual peace between Newman and Jabot. You just blew that out of the water with this launch. Billy: Phyllis and I just saved Jabot. We're no longer just cosmetics. We're a world player now, and you want to put the brakes on because why? Victoria's feelings are hurt? Jack: Put pass key aside and revenge and Newman. This is about you and the woman you love. Phyllis: And maybe a little bit about her not suing the hell out of Jabot. Jack: Yeah, fine. You want to hand this to the lawyers? Billy, talk to Victoria. Work this out. Can you do that? Billy: I got a better idea. Double scotch on the rocks, please. Jack: No. Phyllis: Billy. Billy: It's too late. Jack: Too late? Is it too late for your kids to hope to have a home where their mother and father live under the same roof? Billy: I'm just being realistic, Jack. Jabot won, all right? That's a good thing. Nothing's gonna make it better for Victoria. Phyllis: How about we table this discussion, gentlemen? Hello! I know you're busy, but about those questions? Jack: We are just finishing up. I promise you we will get back to you. Billy: Wow. Look at that. See? Little buzz keeps them coming back for more. Maybe I should get slapped a little bit more. Jack: You start taking this seriously. Billy! Do not bring down Jabot's name with another bender. Do not crash outside. Do not make an ass of yourself. You have done quite enough damage tonight already. Ian: Sorry there wasn't a basket of muffins waiting for you, but, uh, I could procure one for you if you'd like. [Chuckles] Victor: Get out. Ian: Ohh, Victor, is that any way to speak to someone with whom you've shared so much? How is Nikki? Victor: Don't ever mention her name again. Ian: Oh. Those flashing eyes. That temper. God, I missed that. But that's exactly a thing to get you in trouble around here. You know, I have some pull around here, Victor. Victor: Hmm. Ian: Yeah, the boys consider me to be a paragon of respectability and power. [Chuckles] You can think of me as a kind of, um, magical mystery tour guide. [Chuckles] Victor: What do you want? Ian: It's not what I want. It's what I can do for you. You're gonna need protection. Now, I know you think you can take care of yourself. I saw your cell mate in solitary with that beautiful shiner you gave him. But surely you realize there are bigger and tougher guys in here than poor bobby. You're gonna have to accept the fact you're no longer master of the universe, Victor. All your wealth and power you had on the outside just makes you a bigger target here in the inside. If you're gonna survive... you need me. [Both chuckle] Shawn: I could get to know David, spend time with him? Sage: You gave birth to a beautiful boy. You trusted us to raise him. We all love him. Why not share? Shawn: Wow. I don't know what to say. Sage: Will you think about it? Shawn: Yeah. Nick: We'll let you get some rest. Sage: It's gonna be all right, Shawn. Trust me. [Door closes] Nick: I just want to make sure I heard what I thought I heard in there. Open adoption? So, Shawn's gonna be a part of David's life? Sage: Yeah. Nick: Are you sure about that? Sage: I'm sure. Nick: Okay, I-I mean, okay, but if -- if you're offering that in, like, the heat of the moment, I need to know, because that's not something you can take back. It'd be extremely cruel. Sage: I think what would be more cruel is if Shawn signs adoption papers and has to walk away from the son that she loves. Nick: I know you've been concerned she might change her mind. Sage: Nick, this is -- this is a good solution. Nick: How did you get to this? I mean, we haven't even talked about it. Sage: Did you see the nurse who took David away? Nick: No. Sage: That's the same nurse that told us about Christian. Remember? Well, she mentioned the word complication to Shawn, and that's the same word that she said to us. And I just thought there is no way in hell that I could take a baby away from another mother. Sharon: Instant access to the hospital personnel files. That McAvoy charm works every time. Dylan: This time the badge did the work. Official police business. Sharon: I thought the case was closed, though. Dylan: Well, uh, until I get some answers, I consider it open. Any luck? Sharon: Not so far. Wait. That's her. Dylan: Which one? Sharon: No. Right there. Dylan: Are you sure? Sharon: Positive. Let's go talk to her. Dylan: Okay, hold on. Hold on. Chances are she'll speak to me more freely without you being present. Sharon: Yeah, you're right. Okay, you do that McAvoy charm thing you do. Dylan: Um, excuse me, ma'am? Hi. Detective McAvoy, GCPD. I'd like to ask you some questions. Jack: I think we need to get Billy out of here before he says another word to the press. Phyllis: I will get him in a cab. He'll listen to me. Jack: Okay, I think you should take the lead. I will support you all the way. Let's go. Lois: Jack Abbott, you are going to answer my questions! Jack: I'm sorry. I'm sorry it's taken so long for you to talk with us. How can I help you? Lois: Ms. Newman's allegations are very serious. Are there any truth to them? Jack: No, this is not the Abbott-Newman feud rearing its ugly head for another round. No, Victoria and I are deeply committed to peace between the companies and the families. What you witnessed was Victoria's very emotional response to her father's incarceration. Phyllis: Whatever conflict our families may have in the business world, the Abbotts feel that the Newman family is justified. We are committed to working everything out amicably. Lois: She called your brother a liar and a thief. Jack: Did she? It's Lois, isn't it? Lois: Yes, Lois. Jack: Lois, let's -- let's talk. What you saw was Victoria in a very difficult moment in her life. She's under a lot of pressure right now. Billy: Perfect timing. Phyllis: [Sighs] Billy: What do you say we grab a bottle and light this town on fire? Phyllis: How about you just turn it in for the night? Grab a computer and see how pass key changes the world and our bank accounts. Billy: There's plenty of time for that. Tonight I'm celebrating. Phyllis: Everybody knows what happens when you celebrate, Billy. Billy: Hmm? No, I mean, I-I got a ride home. I don't plan on running into anybody that's gonna want to punch me or that I'm gonna want to punch. It's all good. So why don't you join me? Tonight's about us. Phyllis: I will pass. We will celebrate, but tonight I need to stay with my husband. I think he needs me. Billy: [Fake snores] So boring. Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me. Jack: I have feuded with her father for years, but Victoria and I are in a very good place right now. Michael: This is some salary. I can't wait to hear the job description. Victoria: You would be a consultant. Your first requirement would be loyalty -- not to my father, obviously. To me. Michael: Why would you hire a man who just tried to pull something over on your father and then ask for his loyalty? There's got to be a punchline in there somewhere. Victoria: You know, the way I see it, Michael, you owe me and the company. I want to go after the Abbotts. Michael: Oh. Right. As in Phyllis Abbott, my friend and co-conspirator against your father? No, that's ridiculous. Victoria: Michael, wait a second. Just wait a second, will you? I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but Jabot just launched a groundbreaking internet- security program. It's a multi-billion-dollar idea that was stolen from Newman. Michael: Pass key. My brother's been excited about this project for a long time. Victoria: Yes, yes! My father acquired it legally. Billy stole it. Phyllis helped him. Fraud, corporate espionage, and theft. I want to sue Jabot. I want to sue every Abbott that comes in my sight. Michael: I have a feeling that there's only one Abbott that could get you this worked up. Victoria: Okay, Michael, do you want the job or not? Look, Phyllis didn't do you any favors. The Abbotts left you out to dry. Michael: So this is my revenge? Victoria: It's a chance for you to right a wrong. Michael: I'm about to be disbarred! Victoria: I don't care about that, Michael. You're the most brilliant legal mind that we have in this state. I don't care if you can't practice law. You can advise Newman attorneys. Michael: Hmm. All right, for kicks and giggles, what other proof do you have? Victoria: I have a lot of dots, okay? It's your job to connect them. Michael: Okay, if I were to accept your very generous offer, my first task would be to advise you to consider what you're starting. Victoria: They started it. Michael: Jabot may have committed illegal activities, and if they have, charges could be brought. But, Victoria, do you really want to send somebody else you care about to prison? Victoria: Michael, no, I don't want the father of my children to go to prison, but I wouldn't hesitate threatening him to get what's rightfully mine. Michael: Hmm. There are other people involved in this, including my own brother. Victoria: I would never force you to go after Kevin. But he might have information that we can use, and you would be the person to get that from him. And then there's summer. She knew that Billy was secretly communicating with Natalie. Michael: And now we're dragging Phyllis' daughter into this? Victoria: She dragged her daughter into the middle of this when she teamed up to steal pass key with Billy. Michael: You know, I need to get one thing clear. This was Billy's originally. This was Billy's project, correct? Victoria: No! You're not correct. He didn't have the capital for it. He lost the deal. He practically died trying to get the money for this deal! He swore to me that he wouldn't pursue it! He put a ring on my finger! He vowed that he was gonna be a new man! He's been lying to me, Michael. Michael: This sounds like a vendetta. Victoria: Well, what if it is? Michael: A very personal one. Look, you know what? Free advice. Court is the last resort. The best way to resolve this is talking. Victoria: It's too late for that. Michael: No, no, no! You sit down, face to face! You look at the facts! You work it out! You find a settlement! Look, diplomacy first, Victoria. Victoria: He's just gonna lie to me again, Michael. Michael: [Sighs] Before you throw a lot of money at lawyers to go into battle for something you cannot win, just think. Think about it. We'll talk soon. Victoria: [Sighs] I know what you would do in this situation. You would have already launched a full-scale attack. I'm not you, dad. I always dreamed that I'd run this company differently. No more wars, no more hurting people that I care about. Victor: I don't need you for anything. Ian: [Chuckles] Sticks and stones, Victor. Sticks and stones. Let -- let me explain it to you in terms that you'll understand, all right? There's a food chain in here. And you -- you're way down there somewhere with the earthworms and the woodlice. Me? I'm King Kong. [Chuckles] Go figure, right? I mean, the people in here, they look up to me. So my advice to you would be show some respect. I see. You need time to think, huh? [Chuckles] Victor: My advice to you... don't bother me. I won't bother you, okay? Ian: Well, that's not exactly how it works, Victor. Victor: Listen to me. Listen carefully. I don't give a damn how you think it works. It is how I work. Now, you stay the hell away from me. Understand that? Otherwise you're gonna have big problems. I assure you. Ian: Huh. Victor: You no good son of a bitch. Ian: Well, you don't have any family in here. You have no company in here, no friends. You're all alone! You're all alone! Nick: Yeah, this open-adoption thing -- it sounds amazing. Sage: [Sighs] Nick: It may not be easy. We're gonna have a lot of stuff to figure out. Sage: I don't even know where to start, but I know we can do it together. Nick: We can do it. Sharon: Hi, guys. Sage: Hey, Sharon. What are you doing here? Sharon: Um, how's the baby? Nick: He's, uh, he's tiny, but he's strong, breathing on his own. Everything's green lights. Sharon: That's so good to hear. And, again, if I did anything that may have led Shawn to changing her mind, I am so sorry. Sage: It's okay. Sharon, it doesn't matter anymore because the adoption is happening. Sharon: That's the best news! Sage: It's not how we planned it, but I'm gonna be a mom. Nick: Yeah, you are. Dylan: You heard about Dr. Sandy Anderson? Nurse Stephens: Of course. It's so tragic. A patient attacked her out of the blue, wasn't it? Dylan: Yeah, we're trying to find out. Uh, the patient's name is patty Williams. She suffered a psychotic break. Nurse Stephens: Poor woman. Dylan: Yeah, so what I'm trying to determine is if the break happened before she killed Dr. Anderson or it was a result of the attack. Nurse Stephens: You think the patient might have been sane when she stabbed the doctor? Dylan: I'm looking into the possibility that ms. Williams may have acted on a motive. And actually, I was hoping that you can clear some of those things up for me. Nurse Stephens: Me? Dylan: Yeah. Nurse Stephens: I'm not sure how I can help. I-I didn't know the patient. I didn't work at Fairview. Dylan: Then why were you there the night Sharon McAvoy went into labor? Nurse Stephens: Dr. Anderson called to alert the hospital when her patient went into labor, but it happened so quickly, she made the delivery herself. Dylan: Hmm. Then why were you at Fairview that night? Nurse Stephens: I'm a neonatal nurse. She asked me to examine the child. Dylan: Oh, okay. Is that standard procedure? Nurse Stephens: Uh, standard procedure typically means transferring mother and child to a hospital, but this was a unique situation. Dylan: Did you notice anything out of the ordinary while you were there? Nurse Stephens: Not that I can recall. Dylan: Did you know Dr. Anderson well? Nurse Stephens: I just happened to pick up the ward phone that night. Dylan: Did she say or do anything that seemed suspicious to you? Nurse Stephens: She was a consummate professional, concerned only with her patients' welfare. Dylan: Did she ever mention the name Nicholas Newman? Nurse Stephens: I'm curious, detective McAvoy. How is the birth of one patient's baby related to another patient stabbing the doctor? Dylan: Uh, like I said, I'm just trying to find answers wherever I can. Nurse Stephens: It's reassuring to know our police force is so dedicated. Though I assume your dedication springs from something more? The amateur detective in me can't help wondering if you're related to Sharon McAvoy. Dylan: Yeah, she's my wife. Nurse Stephens: This must be a very personal case for you, detective. Dylan: Uh, yeah, it is. It is. So if there's anything that you can remember at all, it would be a great help. Nurse Stephens: I remember examining your little boy. He was perfect. You should consider yourself very lucky to have brought home such a healthy, beautiful baby. Some parents aren't that fortunate. Excuse me. Nick: You know, I think I'm gonna go try and find, like, a pudding cup for Shawn or something. Sage: Oh, sweet. Nick: Okay. Sharon: That baby is so lucky to have you and Nick as parents. Sage: We're the lucky ones. Um, I'm gonna go check on David and see how long those tests are gonna take, so... Sharon: Oh, wait, Sage. I'm curious what you said before. So, the adoption's on but not as planned? Sage: Well, Sharon, you know, we've grown to love Shawn, and this decision's really hard for her, so we decided to make it an open adoption. Sharon: So Shawn will be able to have a relationship with David? Sage: Yeah. I mean, there will be parameters, of course, but she'll definitely be a part of his life. Sharon: Wow. What a gift, getting to watch her son grow up. I can't help wondering how things might have been different if I'd gotten to be a second mom to Cassie when she was young. Sage: Well, Shawn's not going to be a second mom. I'll be the only one that David calls "mom." Jack: The best thing you can do right now is download pass key for yourself. Make sure that all the data you have is not hacked by the competition. Ahh! Jack Abbott! [Laughs] Jack: [Sighs] Phyllis: You're a master. Jack: With everyone except my brother, it seems. Phyllis: Yeah, he said that he had some celebrating to do. Although it seemed like he was more in mourning. Jack: Because tonight's about more than pass key and beating Victor. Phyllis: It was about losing Victoria. I don't want to lose you. Jack: I love you. Phyllis: And I'm in pain. And I know that. And wanting Victor's head on a platter with all the blood and guts and destruction -- Jack: No one has ever accused you of half measures. Phyllis: I thought it was gonna feel a little bit better, you know? [Sighs] You know, don't get me wrong. It feels pretty amazing, but launching pass key and beating Victor at his own game and knowing that he's finally behind bars, you know, none of it matters if I don't have you. Jack: I'm here, red. Phyllis: The things I said about wanting to blow Victor's empire to pieces and leaving him in the rubble, I'd give all that up if that's what you want. Billy: "Pass key will change the cyber playing field forever. We look forward to great things from Jabot and Billy Abbott." Yes! [Knock on door] [Imitates crowd cheering] Billy: [Sighs] I knew you couldn't stay away, partner. Victoria: May I come in? Billy: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Come in. Victoria: Oh. Just you and your tablet. I thought the Abbotts would be partying all night long. Billy: Well, you know me. I like to celebrate alone. Would you like some champagne? Victoria: No, thank you. Billy: It's great to see you. I mean, it takes a big person to admit when they're wrong, so it's... I accept your apology. Victoria: I didn't come here to apologize. Shawn: So, this open-adoption thing, it's for real? Nick: Absolutely. Shawn: How would it work? Nick: Honestly, I have no idea. But we'll make it work. I think we have to have one rule, though. And that is we all do our best and love David and do what is best for him. Shawn: I wonder if it gets weird. Nick: Well, the good thing for us is weird is my specialty. Shawn: [Chuckles] Nick: You know, it may not be easy. It's definitely uncharted territory. But I think we all can work together and give David the kind of life we want for him. How do you like the idea? Shawn: I think it's cool. I mean... I knew it would be hard to give him up, but then when I saw him and he's so tiny and fighting so hard... I just wanted to hold him, protect him. Nick: Well, now, you know, you get to be a part of his life, watch him grow up, make sure he's okay. Shawn: Yeah. Nick: I just don't want you to think that we're forcing this on you. Shawn: We have a deal. You're adopting David. You guys have been so great. I'd never want to hurt you. Nick: Well, forget about us. What do you want, Shawn? Jack: Your fire is one of the things I love most about you. It's just sometimes it gets so hot, I worry. Phyllis: Well, maybe you should talk to the person who stands too close, like Michael. Jack: I feel bad about what happened with Michael, but, you know, he walked into this eyes wide open. I know you feel bad, too. But I also know you have the biggest heart of anyone I know and the most passion, the greatest courage, and it's what makes you you and what makes us... Phyllis: Unbeatable? Jack: Yeah. Something like that. I cannot tell you how much it means to me that you're putting this vendetta behind you. Phyllis: I don't want what happened to Victoria and Billy to happen to us. It's taken me a long time to get here, but I'm here with you. This is where I want to be the rest of my life. Ian: Easy. Victor wants to be left alone. Make sure he is. Like it or not, I'm gonna protect you. Billy: So, did you come all the way over here to slap the other side of my face? Victoria: I want to suggest a compromise. Billy: You could have picked up the phone for that. Victoria: I know that, but face to face is better. Billy: I agree, when it's your beautiful face. Victoria: I think that Newman and Jabot should share ownership of pass key. They should split the profits down the middle. It's in line with your original offer. Billy: In line? It's actually exactly what I offered, and you rejected it. Victoria: I changed my mind. Billy: Well, it's just kind of confusing because what happened to "war"? Victoria: I made a commitment to stop this feud between our families, Billy. Billy: That's funny, because the slap kind of felt like "bring it on." Victoria: I was angry, okay? I needed some time to think about it. Billy: Hmm. Victoria: That's not what I want. I want peace. Billy: I think I know what you want. I agree 100%. Victoria: Good. Good, good, good. So, then you know that a co-venture would be a very prudent move. Billy: Yes. Co-venture -- very prudent move, bringing in the Abbotts and the Newmans together, especially a certain Newman and a certain Abbott. Victoria: Somehow I don't think we're on the same page right now. Billy: I think we're on the same page. We're talking about a merger, right? Dylan: Okay, thanks for the information. Sharon: Hi. Hey. So, what did the nurse say? Dylan: Uh, nurse Stephens confirmed that she was at Fairview that night to check on Sully. Sharon: And? Dylan: There's nothing more than that. She said Dr. Anderson was perfectly professional and everything was above board. Sharon: The feeling I get when I remember her, that "hairs on the back of my neck" feeling, maybe she's lying. Dylan: I mean, she seemed pretty straightforward. And I checked on her work record. She's a star. Sharon: So was Dr. Anderson. And look how she turned out. Sage: Oh, my gosh! I just saw David. He's doing so well. He's gonna be out of the incubator tomorrow. I can't wait to hold him and smell his little baby skin and kiss his little fingers and... Nick: That's great news. Sage: What's wrong? Nick: Uh... Sage: Did you talk to Shawn? Is -- is she asking questions about the open adoption or something? Nick: She didn't say a whole lot. Sage: Okay, well, she probably doesn't know what questions to ask. I mean, it's new for all of us. What? Nick: [Sighs] I don't want to say it. [Chuckles] Sage: Then don't say it. Nick: I think Shawn might be changing her mind. Sage: No. That's not possible because I offered a perfect solution. I'm just gonna talk to her about it. Nick: No, listen, she -- she didn't say one way or the other. Sage: Okay, good, because then that means there's hope. So I'm just gonna clarify with her and explain everything, and she's -- Nick: No. Don't do that. Sage: Why? Nick: Because the more we push, the greater the chance is we push her away. Sage: How do you know that? Nick: Just give her time, Sage. It doesn't matter how much we love that baby. There's only so much we can do. It's still Shawn's decision. Phyllis: I'm so sorry. I'm sorry that I spun out of control over Victor. I... I would never do anything to hurt this family. I wouldn't. I-I just -- I get so worked up sometimes, you know? Jack: I know that. And no one would blame you after everything that Victor put you through. Phyllis: Put us through. Now what? Jack: Now we look ahead. Phyllis: Pass key? Jack: I fear the damage from pass key has already been done, unless Billy can find a way to get through to Victoria. Victoria: Oh! What are you doing? Billy: Working on my co-venture with you. Hey, if you ask me, I think it's going pretty well. Victoria: I came by to make a business proposal, clean and simple. That's all. Billy: I don't want to do clean. Let's not do clean. Victoria: God, you're drunk. Of course! Of course you're drunk! Yes, you're drunk. Billy: I'm the man that I said I was gonna be, Victoria. I'm successful, the top of my game. You should read what they're saying about me. It's pretty impressive. Victoria: All I see is the same, old Billy. Maybe you ought to sleep this off. Billy: Let me ask you a question. Are you mad because I'm a success or are you mad because I beat your daddy? Victoria: I don't even know why I bothered coming by. Billy: Vick -- Victoria: See you in court! Billy: Vick! Victoria: [Sighs] Dad. You're out. I'm so glad to see you. Victor: Are you forgetting that you lead the charge to put me inside those prison walls? Victoria: I'm so sorry. Can you please forgive me? I've missed you every single day. My life is such a wreck without you in it. The company's a disaster. I'm so sorry, Dad. I would do anything to make it up to you. Please say you'll forgive me. Please. Victor: [Muffled groan] [Breathing heavily] [Groaning] [Breathing heavily] [Groaning] [Weak groan] [NEXT_ON] Jack: Maybe the best way to calm the waters is to help them find some way to get back together. Phyllis: That's a terrible idea. Victoria: Flowers for Newman's funeral? Could you please get them out of here? Billy: Not until you hear me out. Nikki: You don't know? Somebody tried to kill your father.

Sharon and Dylan talked to the nurse that helped steal baby Christian

Amber: You'll be fine, Kayla. Knock 'em dead. (Sighs) So what do you think? Bridget: Everything looks fabulous. Jackie: There are my two genius designers. Owen: And you both did a hell of a job. Amber: Well, it's the biggest show since I've been here. Jackie: (Laughs) Amber: Um, is Nick around? Jackie: No, no, no, no. He won't be joining us. Whip: Okay, everybody please listen up. We've got a lot on the line today. I want to see a lot of energy on that runway. Owen. Owen: What? Whip: Okay, today is about you and your lovely wife, okay? That's what we are about. That is our image. That is what we are selling. Owen: Hey, you're preaching to the choir, man. Whip: No, I'm serious, Owen, okay? We've had a lot of challenges this year. I don't think I have to remind you-- nothing about the baby. Not a word. Jackie: (Scoffs) Whip, that goes without saying. The baby is a personal matter. It shouldn't involve Jackie M. Whip: Well, it shouldn't, but if it becomes public, it will. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Call me, Katie. (Sighs) (Knock on door) Brooke: Oh, perfect timing. You're the last person I needed to see today. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone buzzes) (Buzzes) Bill: That's my girl-- the only woman on earth who constantly forgets her cell phone. (Door opens) Katie: Hey, baby. Bill: Hey. Katie: I am so excited for you! Bill: Yeah? Katie: (Giggles) Bill: How excited are you? Excited enough to lock that door? Hmm? Katie: Mm, maybe later. Your son is gonna be here any minute for his first day of work. Bill: (Chuckles) My son. Katie: This will be a day you'll never forget. Mm. (Giggles) [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: Okay, so, um, how do I look? Hope: Um, very much like the son of Bill Spencer. Liam: Wow, I am that. I am the s--I-- a couple of days ago, I was an intern, and now I'm an executive in training. Hope: Maybe next week, you'll be vice president. Liam: Right. Hope: (Laughs) I'm just saying, nothing can go wrong today. Liam: Uh-huh. Hope: Uh-huh. Liam: You want to... you want to share a little of that confidence with me, or... Hope: Mm, sure. How's that? Liam: Mm... Hope: You-- (laughs) Liam: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: May I come in, or... are you gonna knock me down again? Brooke: What do you want, Stephanie? Stephanie: Just a moment or two of your time, which I'm assuming you have plenty of now that you are no longer working at Forrester. Brooke: (Scoffs) [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Hello. Bridget: What are you doing here? Rick: What? I'm here to support my sister, see her in action. Bridget: Really? Somehow, I highly doubt that. Whip: (Clears throat) Bridget, did you invite your brother? Bridget: Actually, no. Whip: Well, this is a very important showing. I-I don't want any trouble. Bridget: Rick won't cause any trouble, will you? Rick: I assume you're referring to... (whispers) a certain potential scandal. Whip: Um, listen, Rick. I know that you know that this could damage us, and it would definitely destroy your sister. Rick: (Normal voice) It's understood. Whip: Let's hope so. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: You seem preoccupied. Bill: Yeah, I-I guess I am. Katie: You and your son are going to have a great first day together. (Knock on door) Bill: Come in. Liam: Am I interrupting? Bill: Only if you're bringing bad news. Liam: Well, I'm here to work. That bad enough news for you? Bill: (Chuckles) Katie: Oh, you boys have a good day. Play nice. Bill: Sit down. Pay attention. Bill Sr.: Welcome to the world of Spencer Publications. I'm William Spencer, C.E.O. and founder of the largest media conglomerate on the planet. Like any family business, we started small. As the publishing industry changed, so did we. Now with your dedication, we can go even further, achieving great things together. Welcome to the future. Welcome to the family. Welcome to Spencer Publications. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: Wow, um, that's really impressive. There's a lot of history there. Bill: And you're part of that history, Liam... or you soon will be. Liam: (Chuckles) I still have to prove myself, obviously. Bill: You wouldn't want me to give you a title just because you're my son, would you? Liam: No. No. I want to work my way up. Bill: Good. Liam: What, so do you-- you have an assignment for me, or... Bill: As a matter of fact, I do. But first... Liam: For me? Bill: No, it's for the other son I didn't know I had. Liam: (Chuckles) Bill: Open it. Liam: Oh, w-wow, Dad, I-- Bill: I know how you feel about the sword, Liam, but you need to understand something. I don't wear it simply for, uh, ornamentation. I wear it because it's an extension of me, of--of who I am, of what makes me tick. It's the physical representation of how I approach not just business, but life. You want to come after me? You want to try and take what I've got? Then you better bring it. You better make sure I don't get up, 'cause I'm gonna keep on comin'. That's who your father is. And you're my son, William Spencer III. Now if you're gonna hang that sword around your neck, then you wear it with pride, or don't wear it. Attaboy. (Knock on door) Bill: Come in. Jarrett: Oh, excuse me. Hello, young Liam. Liam: Hi. Jarrett: Just wanted to let you know I'm gonna go and cover the Jackie M. fashion preview. Bill: Good. We'll be joining you. Jarrett: Oh, you will? Bill: (British accent) Intrepid reporter, Jarrett Maxwell. (Normal voice) That is how you like to refer to yourself, isn't it? Jarrett: Yes, I do. (Chuckles) Bill: Well, you're going to be having a significant impact on the day's proceedings, "Mr. Intrepid." And my son's going to experience his first breaking story. Jarrett: (Sighs) And what story is that? Bill: Well, that's up to me, isn't it? Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I'll just stand here next to the sofa so that if you decide to push me again, I'll have a nice soft landing. Brooke: You're here because of that? Stephanie: Well, I could have been seriously injured. Brooke: I hardly touched you, Stephanie. Stephanie: Unh, unh, unh. Brooke: Besides, I had good reason. You were trying to come between my daughter and me. Stephanie: (Scoffs) Hope: Mom. Stephanie. Well, this day just keeps getting better and better-- two of my favorite people together in my living room. [SCENE_BREAK] (Indistinct conversations) Aggie: Whip? Whip: Yes? Yes? Aggie: Okay, here's your speech for the finale. Whip: Oh. Oh, I love you. Thank you so much. Mwah. Aggie: (Chuckles) Rick: Hey. Jackie: Hmm? Rick: You look a little worried, and, you know, you shouldn't be, because now I'm here. Jackie: (Chuckles) I just wish that Nicky was here. That's all. He was so much part of this collection. Rick: Well, you know, I can't say I entirely blame him. Jackie: If I can forgive Owen and Bridget, then he should be able to, as well. Rick: (Sighs) You are such an amazing woman. You know that? How about just a little kiss. You know, for good luck. Jackie: (Scoffs) Certainly not. Rick: (Chuckles) Bridget: Ladies, everyone in place. We're about to start, please. Jackie: (Gasps) We are? Okay. Owen, darling, darling, darling. Aggie, Whip... Whip: Yes. Jackie: Bridget, everybody. Everybody, down here quickly. Quickly. Quickly. Listen to me. Listen. Stop. Okay. This show--it's historic. (Laughs) We need a really big, big win today, okay? So no slipups out there. No slipups. Victory celebration afterward. Owen: Yeah. Whip: Put 'em in. Put 'em in. Ready? Jackie... All: Jackie M.! Whip: All right, guys, let's get out there. Have a great time. Jackie: Let's go. (Sighs) Audience: (Cheering) Jackie: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. And... thank you. And welcome, and a very special hello to our really large core of international reporters that are here today. Danke schoen. Merci beaucoup. Grazie a millione. So today... today represents a new and exciting era here at Jackie M., One that you are all a part of. Oh, yeah. (Cheers and applause) Jackie: So sit back. Cameras at the ready. Feast your eyes, because we will not disappoint. Audience: (Cheering) Bill: No, you certainly won't. Liam: Why, what's going on? Bill: A scandal. That's what sells magazines, son. Liam: What scandal? Bill: You'll see. (Camera shutters clicking) [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: You know what, Stephanie, I'm-- I'm glad you're here, actually. Um, I never thanked you enough for everything that you did for me-- all of your love and support. You gave me a place to stay when I was desperate. Stephanie: Well, you were desperate because of what your mother had done. Brooke: Hope and I have moved past all that. Hope: Everyone makes mistakes. Stephanie: Not like your mother. Hope: (Scoffs) Brooke: (Sighs) Hope: Can we not at all, guys? I wish so bad that you guys could see each other the way I see you. You are both incredibly strong women. Stephanie, you're a rock. And, Mom, you are, too. H-how can you not see that in each other? You know what? If--if you guys could set your differences aside and work together, then you guys would be a powerhouse. Nobody could touch you. Can you do that? I mean, do you think you can find a way to do that? I know it would make me happy, and the rest of the family. Just think about it, please. Stephanie: (Mouthing words) [SCENE_BREAK] (Camera shutters clicking) (Applause) Whip: The Greeks called her Aphrodite. The Romans called her Venus. Temples were erected to her. Artists were inspired by her. Ladies and gentlemen, the bold new face of American fashion, Jackie M. Designs, presents our own Venus De Milo and her paramour. (Cheers and applause) Audience: (Gasps) Whip: The collection of Jackie M., designed by our own Bridget Forrester and Amber Moore. Bridget: We're very proud of this collection. Thank you. So does, um, does anyone have any questions? Jarrett: Uh, yes, I have a question. (Clears throat) This impressive display of love and commitment... (sighs heavily) Is it real? Or is it as false and misleading as Jackie and Owen's marriage? Audience: (Gasps) (Indistinct conversations) (Camera shutters clicking) [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Stephanie... (sighs) my daughter, she does love both of us. Stephanie: Well, she's young and naive. Brooke: Look. (Sighs) Hope is home now here with me, and I would really appreciate it if you--you didn't do anything else to interfere. Stephanie: Stop right there. Your daughter showed up on my doorstep in order to get away from you, and I was there for her. You should appreciate that. I'm going to trust from this moment on that you will never, ever do anything that would hurt her that deeply again. Brooke: And I'm going to trust from this moment on that you would never, ever, ever try to poison her against me. Stephanie: (Sighs) (Chuckles) She's so sweet and so innocent. You know? That she comes from you will forever remain a mystery to me. Brooke: (Chuckles) You know, that's kind of funny, because I say the same thing about my husband. Good-bye, Stephanie. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Excuse me, Bridget. I will not dignify such an inappropriate and rude-- Jarrett: No, a simple answer to the question really would be appreciated. Whip: Um, I'll answer that. We don't discuss personal lives in public, sir. That's common human protocol. Jarrett: Except for the fact that the very image you're trying to portray runs counter to the truth. Jackie: The truth is that my husband and I are madly in love, and everyone knows it. Jarrett: Right, and what everyone doesn't know is that Bridget's baby isn't Nick's at all. Man: (Gasps) Is that true? Jarrett: Your husband Owen is the father of that child. (Camera shutters clicking) (Voices overlapping)

And it's the physical representation of how he approaches not only business but life

Nicole: Just now, when we were upstairs and you were checking in on your Stepmother, I was watching from the door. Brady: Yeah, so? Nicole: This is going to sound horrible, but...I couldn't stand what I saw. I couldn't stand to see how much John loves Marlena. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Hey, sweetheart. You're going to be okay. Lexie says so. Now, all you have to do is wake up and talk to us. Come on, tell us what happened. Roman: Thank God you were here, Lexie. Lexie: Yeah. I'm just glad I was able to treat her. With the paramedics tied up at that fire, there's no way they would've made it in time. Sami: My Father should be the one by her side, not John. Kate: When are you going to give it up? Roman and your Mother are never going to be together. Sami: They will if I have anything to do with it -- sooner than you think. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Come on. Wake up, sweetheart, it's time to come back to me. Come on. Marlena: [ Weakly ] John... John: I'm right here. Right by your side, as always. Roman: Marlena, Marlena, this is Roman. Are you able to talk to us? Marlena: Roman... Roman: Can you tell us what happened? What made you so sick? Marlena: I remember... [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Okay, wise guy, you got it all figured out with your complex analysis of the killer's mind. Who is it? Who's going to be the next victim? Rex: Are you sure you want to know? Tony: Don't tell him, Rex. Don't say a word. [SCENE_BREAK] Celeste: Hope. Hope: Hmm? What? Celeste, what is it? What's wrong? Celeste: I'm so afraid, darling. Danger is here. Much danger. Hope: No, no, no, no, no. Marlena's going to be fine. Everything's okay. The danger has passed. Celeste: No, no, no, it -- it hasn't passed. That's what I'm trying to tell you. Death is at hand. Hope: Have you had a premonition? Celeste: Oh, no, no, darling, it's nothing like that. This isn't just a feeling or some vague vibration. Hope: Okay, so then what is it? Celeste: I had a warning only moments ago. Hope: What do you mean, a warning? Celeste: That death is near, that someone else's life is in grave danger. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Nicole. Why does it upset you to see how much my Dad loves Marlena? Nicole: Because I, uh...I know I'll never have that -- that one great love. I'll never know what it feels like to have a man look at me the way John looks at Marlena. Brady: No, no, I wouldn't -- I wouldn't say that. Think about it. Maybe -- maybe it's because you haven't found the right man. That doesn't mean it's never going to happen. I believe that -- that everyone finds true love at least once in their lifetime. I mean, Granddad found it with Caroline and I found it... Nicole: You found it with Chloe. Brady: Yeah. Nicole: I mean, do you...do you think you'll ever find a great love like that again, Brady? Brady: I don't know. What Chloe and I had was...let's just say that -- that lightning like that doesn't strike twice in a lifetime. Nicole: But it did with John and Marlena. After your Mother died, John found another great love. And maybe -- maybe you will, too. Maybe you'll fall in love -- maybe you'll fall in love again like your Dad did. Maybe you're right. Maybe it's not too late for me to find the man of my dreams. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: You wait a minute. I'm going to talk to you. Sami: What? Look, Kate, why don't you just get out of here? Leave my family alone. Take John with you, too. Kate: Really? Have you forgotten that John is part of your family? Sami: For now. Maybe. Kate: You are unbelievable. You just think it's all going to fall into place for you, don't you? That your Mother and Father are going to be reunited, what, John and I are -- Sami: Can go straight to hell. Kate: No. No, you're the one who is going to go straight to hell, or Victor's version of it. And I will personally see to it that if you interfere with John and Marlena's marriage, that whatever Victor's punishment for you is only the beginning. Sami: Spare me your empty threats. I'm going to go ahead with this. I'm going to get my Mom and Dad back together today, and I know just how to do it. Kate: Oh, God. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: What was it, Marlena? What do you remember? Marlena: I... Roman: You what? Tell me. John: Let's not push her. She's still very weak. Lexie: I at least would like to find out if she knows what made her sick in case anyone else is in danger. Um, Marlena? Can you tell us that? Do you know what made you sick? Do you think it was something you ate? Marlena: Yes. Roman: Marlena, what was it? Tell us. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Celeste, calm down, okay? Just tell me whose life is in danger. Celeste: I'm not sure. I only know what Caroline told me -- that it's not over yet, that someone else is going to die. Hope: Did you just say "Caroline"? Celeste: Yes. Hope: You're telling me she came back to you? Celeste: Yes, darling. She came back to warn us -- to tell us that -- that no one is safe. At first, I thought she was talking about Marlena, because we almost lost her. But, my God, she -- Hope: Are you sure? Celeste: Yes. And when I told Alice, she said that she felt it, too Hope: You told Gran about Caroline? Celeste: Yes. And she's afraid that the prediction might come true, and so am I. Oh, Hope, darling, we've got to do something to stop this. We've got to find out who the next victim will be. [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: You know, I think it would be unwise for me to talk to the police without my attorney present, simply because my name is Dimera. Now, Don, I know you want to help, but I'm afraid detective Brady would take your words and twist them for his own purposes just to make you look guilty. Bo: Sounds to me like you're concerned your Son will implicate himself or you in these murders. Rex: As if I'd be that stupid. I am just trying to think like the killer, come up with an accurate profile, which is what you should be doing, Detective. Bo: Oh, okay. You know, it's a funny thing -- I do know the profile of this particular killer. They're smug, they think they can outsmart the cops, move us around like chess pieces while you play your sick game. Well, your little game is almost over. I will nail the two of you before you make your next move, before you claim another innocent life. [SCENE_BREAK] Celeste: Hope, please tell me you believe me, that you'll do something, darling -- you and Bo and Roman -- Hope: I do. I believe you, Celeste. I know you have a special connection, that you can see things that the rest of us can't, but I think Bo and the others -- Celeste: I know. I know he's not a believer. Hope: If there were just more you could tell us. Celeste: Well, I'll keep trying. Hope: Okay. Let me know the minute you get anything, anything at all, okay? Celeste: Yes, yes, of course, darling, right away. Now, cupcake, listen to me, I want you to be very careful. The danger I feel is real, darling. And it's very close. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: I'm so alone, Brady. And I've never felt it more than today. And it's not because of John and Marlena, it's everything. It's all this craziness. And I need to be close to someone. Just hold me, please. Victor: Nicole. Oh, good. You're both here. Brady: Hey, Granddad. Victor: I have some good news about Marlena. She's much improved. In fact, she just woke up. Brady: That's great news. Victor: I also have some good news about that international project that I spoke to Nicole about. It seems that that's about to come to a successful conclusion very soon. Nicole: You have all your money, your -- your bodyguards, but you can't stop me from making Brady fall in love with me. There's no ammunition you can use against me, not with him. Victor: That's where you're wrong, my dear. You see, I have Chloe Lane. Nicole: What? Victor: That's right. I'm bringing Chloe back to Salem. Nicole: Give it up, Victor. It's never going to work. Brady: All right, what the hell is going on here? Victor: I've been wanting to talk to you, Brady...about Chloe. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: We got a problem here. I think marlena may have been poisoned. Bo: Oh, no. Roman: She remembered eating something from the buffet here -- vegetables, dip in a yellow bowl. Celeste: Oh, dear God. Hope! Bo: Hope, no! No! Hope: Oh! What are you doing? Are you crazy? I would've choked to death. Bo: No -- well, yeah, you could've died, but not from choking. Hope: What are you talking about? Bo: This dip -- we think it's poisoned. That might be what -- Hope: What? Bo: Marlena -- that's probably what got her so sick. Lexie: Hope, are you okay? Hope: Uh, yeah, I think so. Lexie: How much of it did you eat? Hope: None. I was just taking my first bite when Bo, thank God, stopped me. Roman: Pretty quick reflexes there, little Brother. Hope: How's Marlena doing? Is she all right? Lexie: Yeah, yeah, thank God we were able to treat her in time. John: Listen, I need to get back and see her. Are you sure you're all right? Hope: Yeah, I'm fine, absolutely. Tell Marlena I'm okay and I'm happy that she's okay. John: I gotta go. Hope: Oh, wow. Poisoned dip. My God. Roman: I'm going to have, uh, all this stuff sent to the lab. Lexie: Yeah, let's just hope no one else has had any. Hope: No. It barely looked touched when I was just about to take a bite. Lexie: It was probably just you and Marlena. Anyone else would've had a reaction by now. Still, I'm going to check around, okay? Roman: All right, who brought this stuff here? Hope: I don't know. So many things have been coming in from friends, family, relatives... Bo: The killer. Roman: I'm going to call forensics, make sure they do fingerprints. Bo: All right. Hope: You saved my life again. Bo: That was too close. Hope: Who do you think could've done this? Bo: I'll give you two guesses. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Ah, it's a good thing that you remembered about that dip. You probably saved Hope's life. Marlena: I think Bo's -- [ Coughing ] John: Easy, easy, easy. Don't talk. Don't talk. Here. Here. Atta girl. Easy. Is that better? Marlena: Ahem. Thank you. John: Want some more? Marlena: I would. I'm just so dry. John: All right. I'll tell you what. I'll get you some more water, and -- better yet, I'm going to whip you up some hot soup. That'll help settle your stomach, huh? Marlena: No, no, that's -- that's very sweet, but you don't have to do that. John: Don't argue with me. I'll be right back. Right back. Oh, hey, good timing. Want to keep your eye on the patient for me? Roman: Absolutely. John: Yeah. Marlena: Mm. Roman: Marlena. [ Chuckles ] Marlena: What are you smiling about? Ha ha ha ha. Roman: Um, I am just -- I am so relieved that you are okay. You gave us one hell of a scare. You know that, don't you? Marlena: You know, while I was unconscious, I could hear you calling my name. Roman: You did? Marlena: Yeah. It sounded like you weren't ready to let me go. Roman: We lost you one time, Doc -- years ago, when Stefano tore our family apart. And the thought of losing you again -- I just, uh...I just don't think the kids could have taken that. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Ha ha. Kate: What the hell are you up to now? Sami: You saw it, too, didn't you? My Mom and Dad, just now -- it's obvious that they still love each other and that they belong back together. Kate: No. No, you're dreaming. Sami: Maybe I am, but I'm about to make my dream a reality, and this is all I need to do it. Sami: Well, it looks like someone's feeling better. Marlena: Well...I'm getting all this attention, you know? I guess that's what's doing it. My goodness gracious. Sami: I'm so happy, Mom. I'm so relieved. We both are, aren't we, Dad? Roman: That's exactly what I was telling her. Sami: Mom...when I thought we might lose you, I mean...I don't think either of us have ever been so scared. Marlena: Oh, oh, honey, I'm going to tell you something right now -- both of you. I'm not going anywhere. You're stuck with me. Uh...what you got? Looks like a scrapbook. Sami: Oh, oh, yeah. I forgot. Um...it's -- it's Grand's. I thought we missing her so much that it might cheer you up to look at it. You know, look at all her old photos and -- and mementos and think about the happy times we had together. Marlena: We had lots of those, didn't we? Roman: Yeah, a whole lot more than would fit in that album, that's for sure. Sami: It's true. Look at this photo. Mom, it-- it's -- it's you and me and Dad and Eric when we were all still a family. Marlena: Oh, my goodness. Roman: Will you look at that? Sami: Ha ha. I remember other Christmases we used to share when we were a family. We were so happy then. And look, Grandma saved the note you wrote her. "For a Dear Mother-In-Law to whom I am so grateful for raising such an incredible man. Your Son Roman is the love of my life, and I promise I'll always try to make him as happy as he has made me. Merry Christmas. Love, Marlena." And -- and Grandma wrote a note at the bottom. "Marlena, Roman, and Family -- may God bless them and keep them together all the days of their lives." Marlena: She was a big fan of ours. Roman: Mom loved you very much, Doc. Sami: It must have broke her heart when you two split up. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: God. John: What's wrong? Is it, Marlena? Kate: No, no, it's not Marlena. It's Sami. She's in there playing her Mother and Father like -- like they're a pair of violins. John, you have to do something. You need to do something right now. John: All right, Kate -- Sami: Well, it's too late. The vows my Mom and Dad took are for life. Even after all these years, they love each other more than ever. John: Oh for God's sakes, Sami -- Sami: You don't believe me? Why don't you take a look for yourself? Sami: See? And in time, my parents will get back together, where they belong. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Okay, Granddad, you got my attention. What about Chloe? Victor: Well, I was reading about her European opera tour in the "Chronicle" this morning. Seems she's being hailed as the pride and joy of Salem, a great success. Nicole: And I'm sure no one's more surprised by that than you, Victor. Victor: I'm talking to Brady, Nicole. Nicole: Yeah, as I recall, you never even liked the girl. You didn't want her getting her claws in your Grandson was the way, I believe, you put .. Victor: Some women's claws are more deadly than others. Brady: Nicole does have a point, Granddad. You never did approve of my relationship with Chloe. So why are you even bringing her up? What's this about? Victor: What it's about, Brady, is that I happen to have changed my mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: This is unbelievable. You not only murder my Mother, you go after my Wife. Tony: What? Do you know these groundless accusations are getting rather tiresome? Rex: Oh, I'd say they're bordering harassment. Look, you have no proof, not a shred, that my Father or I have done anything -- Bo: Once I get this stuff to the lab, I'll have all the evidence I need. Lexie: And what makes you so sure of that, Bo? There is absolutely nothing that points to Tony or Rex being responsible for what happened here today. Rex couldn't have poisoned that dip. My God, Marlena's his Mother. Bo: It's been my experience that the Dimeras are capable of anything. Lexie: No. Bo: Yes! Think of the crimes -- no, the atrocities -- his Grandfather and your Father Stefano committed before he died. Atrocities against the people of this city, against you, Lexie. Trust me -- your Brother, your Nephew -- they're no better than he was, and I will prove it. Hope: Bo, please -- not here, not now. Bo: They tried to kill you, Hope. Hope: Let's just wait until we have the evidence. Come on. Come on, honey. Bo: And that won't be long. Tony: Ah, lexie, thank you for standing up for us like that. Lexie: You're family. Of course I'm going to defend you. Rex: That's right. We're Dimeras. We stick together no matter what. Sami: [ Thinking ] They may be Dimeras, Rex, but you're not, and one of these days, somebody should tell Tony the truth. Bo: Hope, I can't take this anymore. So many of the people we love and care about that -- and you -- you could have been next. Hope: But I wasn't. I'm all right. Bo: Are you? Hope: What do you mean? Bo: Something's got you upset. I can feel it. Hope: No, no, no. It's nothing. Bo: Hope. What is it? Hope: Celeste. Bo: What, she's -- vibrations, spirits, what? Hope: She had another premonition, Bo, that someone else is going to die. Bo: Hope, we're dealing with a serial killer here. We don't need a psychic to tell us there's a good chance of that happening. Hope: This was different, Bo. Bo, it was very specific. Bo: Don't tell me you believe in all this stuff. Bo: What the -- Caroline: She believes it because it's true. You got to solve this crime, Son, before it's too late. Bo: Oh, my God. Hope: Bo, what is it? What are you staring at? Bo: The pictures on the table. [ Rattling ] Hope: They're moving. Hope: Oh, my God. All: [ Murmuring ] Bo: Don't cut yourself. What the hell happened? Celeste: I'm afraid it's an omen -- very bad omen of what's to come. [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: Ah, Rex is right. We're all we have. Family loyalty is everything, and I'm so grateful that you recognize that. Rex: Especially when everyone else seems determined to take the Dimeras down. Sami: Uh, excuse me, Rex. Rex: What do you want? Sami: I don't want to interrupt this little family moment, but I'd like to speak to you in private for a second. Lexie: You stay away from him, Sami. Rex did not kill your Grandmother, and he sure as hell didn't try to kill your Mother, who, in case you've forgotten, happens to be his Mother, too. Sami: Are you sure about that? I mean, I get so confused, what with Cassie and Rex being genetically engineered in a petri dish. Can anyone really say for absolute certainty who their biological parents really are? Are they really blue-blooded Dimeras, or are they blue-collar -- Rex: Shut your mouth, Sami, or I'll shut it for you -- permanently. Bo: Spoken like a true killer. Kate: John, I'm really serious. I really believe that our lives are in danger if, in Sami's mind, we are in the way of her parents getting reunited. John: Well, I pray that you're wrong. Kate: Yeah, so do I, but she has reason to be encouraged. Did you see them in there? Roman and Marlena -- John: I have complete faith in my Wife. I trust in our love. And there's nothing anyone can do to change that, ever. Kate: Hmm. Well, true love will only get you so far, John, and if Sami Brady's your enemy, it's either kill or be killed. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Sorry if I'm interrupting anything. Roman: Oh, no. Of course you're not. Marlena: Uh, Sami was just, uh, showing us a photo album of Caroline's. She had saved a note that I had inscribed to her one Christmas. I guess that was what got to me. She was here, and then -- then she was gone. John: I know. We're all going to miss her a lot. Roman: The Brady family won't be the same without her, which makes me more determined to find her killer, no matter who it turns out to be. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Well, Granddad, so what are you saying? You've -- you just changed your mind out of the blue about Chloe? Victor: Well, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately -- soul-searching about my life, mistakes that I've made. I'm sure you know that with Caroline, I lost the great love of my life. All those years that I spent without her, without our Son Bo -- I'll never get those back. Don't make that mistake. I know how much you love Chloe, how much you still love her. Brady: I still don't get it. I mean, I had to let her go. I-I had to let her pursue her dreams. Victor: I understand that, but it seems to me that you've lost sight of your own dreams. Don't do that, Brady. Don't let the true love of your life slip away, or you'll live to regret it as I have. John: Come on now. Eat your soup. You know, Lexie promised me that if you had some of this, that you were going to be on your feet in no time running a marathon. Marlena: Ha ha. Oops. I'm not sure that's going to happen. John: Ha h ha. Marlena: I guess a -- I guess a little bit, you know, couldn't hurt. John: Okay. Don't worry. I opened the can and heated it up with my own two hands and never let it out of my sight. Marlena: Of course you did. John: I don't blame you being gun shy. I'm sure the last thing you expected when you ate that dip -- that it could kill you. Marlena: It seems like the world's a pretty dangerous place right now. I mean, there's...danger and death around every corner. People are getting hurt, families are being torn apart. Roman: Doc, I promise you, I'm going to put a stop to these killings. I've lost too many people I love. I'm not going to lose anybody else. Marlena: I'm sure you'll do all that you can, Roman, to find this person. Roman: Speaking of which, I better get back at it. Take good care of her, huh, buddy? John: You know I will. Roman: Doc, I'm glad you're okay. Marlena: Whew. Poor Roman. He's such a good man, and he's had his heart broken so many times. [SCENE_BREAK] Celeste: Oh, Lord, thank you for sending Caroline back to us to warn us of the danger. It's because of her that Marlena and Hope are unharmed. Caroline: Yes, they're safe...for now. Celeste: Oh, Caroline, darling, I was hoping you would come back. What were you going to tell me? Caroline: [ Gasps ] Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Correct me if I'm wrong, but that sounded an awful lot like a death threat. Sami: We can talk later. I'll let the police do their work. Bo: It's time you get the hell out of here. You're not welcome here in the first place. Rex: So I assume, then, you no longer want my take on who the next victim will be. Roman: I know I want to hear it. Tony: Son, you don't have to do this. Rex: Why not? I've got nothing to hide, and I'm sure the police will be very interested in what I have to say. [SCENE_BREAK] Celeste: Caroline, please. Who else is marked for death? I have to know. Caroline: All right. I'll tell you. But even once you know, you're not going to be able to stop it. Celeste: Oh, really? What makes you so sure, huh? Caroline: Please. Because...when you tell them what's going to happen, no one will believe you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Listen to me, Brady. I know what I'm talking about. Find some way to be with Chloe. Do whatever it takes. Brady: Granddad, I -- Victor: Just think about what I said. Can you do that much for me? Brady: Yes. I will think about it. I got to go. Nicole: You think you're so clever, don't you? You think this can't miss? Well, you're wrong. Victor: I know you think very highly of your charms, but Chloe Lane is Brady's true love. You, on the other hand, are a temporary, easy way for him to forget. But the minute she's back... Nicole: Shut up. Victor: He won't think of anyone but her. I'm doing this for my Grandson. Nicole: Yeah, well, if he ever finds out, he'll hate you. He'll never speak to you again. Victor: Well, he's not going to find out. And if you even think of telling him, remember, dead wives tell no tales. [SCENE_BREAK] Celeste: Just tell me, Caroline. Please. Who's going to die? Caroline: Death...eventually...comes to all of us. Celeste: Yes, I know that. But who is in danger? Now, you said it was someone close to us. Caroline: Marlena. Celeste: Marlena. Marlena's going to be killed? Caroline: Yes. I'm afraid so. [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: I just hope Rex isn't making a big mistake wanting to talk to the police. Lexie: Tony, he's just trying to help. Maybe he's thought of something they haven't. [ Pager beeps ] Lexie: I've got to get to the hospital. Hey, try not to worry. You and Rex are innocent. Tony: Mm. Lexie: Everything will be all right. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: What's the matter, Sami? Worried about what Rex might say? Worried that he might throw more suspicion on you? Sami: You're the one who should be worried. You think my Dad is mad at you now? Wait till he finds out that you tried to kill the woman he really loves. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Are you going to tell us what you think you know or not? Rex: I'm just not sure you're ready for it. Roman: Just say it, all right? Rex: Okay. After a careful analysis of the facts -- what few we have -- I think there's one thing that we can logically conclude. The person who is committing these murders is getting more and more cunning and yet more and more bold as each heinous act seems to send us a very clear message. They're determined to never be caught, and they'll stop at nothing to ensure that they aren't. Roman: You said you had some kind of theory on who the next victim could be. Rex: Oh, it's simple. It's obviously the next person who threatens the killer. I believe any cop, especially who goes after them, will be signing his or her own death warrant, and if that isn't clear enough, I think the next victim could be Bo or Hope, or maybe even you, Commander. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: So there you have it, my dear. It seems that you're all out of moves. Once Chloe is back, she and Brady will be reunited, and you will be back in the gutter where you belong. Brady: Maybe Granddad's right. Maybe I should call Chloe. [ Beep ] [ Beep ] Brady: No, I got a better idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Celeste: Darling, I need more. Now, you must tell me, how is marlena going to die? Who's going to kill her? Caroline: John. John is going to kill Marlena. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Mm. John: So you sure that you're up for this? You wouldn't rather lie down and take it easy for a while, hmm? Marlena: I told you, I'm fine. I'm just fine, thanks to you. John: What can I say? I heat up a mean can of soup, don't I? Marlena: Ha ha. That's not what I mean. You helped save my life. John: Now, how would you know about that? You were unconscious, as I recall. Marlena: Lexie told me. You wouldn't give up on me, and you brought me back. John: I wasn't going to lose you. John: I love my Doctor. Nothing...and no one is ever going to take you away from me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Roman. No, he can't be the target. Sami: He's not going to get away with this. Kate: Who are you referring to -- Rex or John? Kate: Well, your Mother and your Stepfather are closer than ever. Rex: You'd do well to mark my words. The next victim will be a cop, and most likely, one of the three of you. Sami: You are not going to get away with this, rex. You are deliberately doing this. You want my father to die so that he doesn't find out the truth about you. Roman: What truth, Sami? What the hell are you talking about? Sami: Rex hates you, Daddy. He wants to get rid of you so that you don't find out about his Brady DNA. Roman: His what? Sami: Tony Dimera is not his biological Father. The truth is, Rex is a Brady, and he has known it all along. He knows that he is Roman Brady's Son. "On the next Days of Our Lives..." Bo: Happy Thanksgiving. Hope: Happy Thanksgiving. Shawn-d: Rex and Cassie were sent here to Salem to wipe out all the Bradys. Cassie: It gives me great pain to say this, but our biological Mother is Kate Roberts. Sami: What? Kate?! No freakin' way.

They find out the dip was poisoned and Bo saves Hope from eating it

Monica: Well, hi. Jason: I know. I should have called. Monica: No, that's okay. I'm always glad to see you. Jason: I just -- I wasn't sure -- after what happened to Michael, I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want me to come by anymore. Monica: No. Listen, I have -- I have lost too many people that I love. I have no intention of losing you. Jason: I'm sorry. Monica: Yeah. I am, too. Michael's shooting was a real tragedy, but, Jason, something positive could come out of this if you would be willing to change your life. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Distribution and placement are key. Now, I would be willing to compromise on certain aspects, [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Equally enjoyable is the Dutch tulip, which actually wasn't introduced to the Netherlands until the 17th century, having originated in the Ottoman Empire. Nikki: What does it mean? Spinelli: It symbolizes the perfect love. Nikki: Who would have ever guessed I'd meet such a smart, sensitive guy at some dive bar on the edge of town? Patrick: If Spinelli keeps this up, he's going to have her number and a date without even buying a drink. Coleman: No way. Kid's going to crash and burn, watch. Patrick: Hundred bucks says he gets the girl. Nikki: Those are all so beautiful. Can I have this tulip? I really like the idea of a perfect love. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Okay, I get that you're still grieving for Emily, but hooking up with that is only going to make things worse. Nikolas: You're out of line here. Lulu: I walk in here and find my brother, who is still recovering from a brain surgery, kissing a virtual stranger, who I happen to know is a total slut. So, I think I have a right to be concerned. Claudia: You know what, Lulu? Maybe you should try knocking next time instead of barging in on a situation you actually know nothing about. Lulu: Tell me that you're just going through grief and you're extremely lonely and you went out and picked up the first warm thing that you could find. Nikolas: Hey, hey, I realize that you're concerned, but that's no excuse to disrespect a guest that's in my home. Lulu: A guest? Do you know who this guest is? Claudia Zacchara, as in Anthony Zacchara's daughter. Claudia: I prefer John's sister. Lulu: What are you doing here? Nikolas: She doesn't owe you an explanation. Lulu: Are you two dating? [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: I've had a lot of time to think while I've been here. I mean, think about the choices that I have made, people I've hurt, what led to the drinking. I figured out it really wasn't -- it wasn't Emily and Alan's death that triggered it. I -- I had a problem a long time ago. It really started with you, Jason. When you left us and decided to go work for Sonny, I felt -- I felt like I failed you. Jason: Monica -- Monica: You -- no, wait a minute. You had no idea how it was going to affect the family, nor did you have any idea how it was going to affect you. But Sonny did. Sonny knew and he preyed on your innocence, and he turned you into somebody that we barely even recognized. Jason: Sonny warned me. I -- I don't have any excuses. I'm the one who made the decision all the way down the line. Monica: Okay. Okay, now you've had enough life experiences to know that working for Sonny has brought you nothing but heartache and pain. And you can't go back and redo the past, but you sure as hell can make better choices for the future. Jason, get out of the mob now, before it destroys you like it has Michael. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: How do you know so much about flowers? Spinelli: The Jackal is well-versed in all things of an herbal nature. But with an internet connection and a reliable search engine, you, too, could pick up the finer points. Nikki: I'm not great with computers. Spinelli: Well, perhaps a tutorial is in order. Coleman: Here comes the geek speak. Patrick: Give him a second. He can still pull this off. Coleman: He was dead in the water when he took that computer over there. Spinelli: Jackal would be happy to provide you with a list of recommended websites to help you further your quest for horticultural knowledge. Might you have an email address where I could forward the corresponding links? Woman: What are you looking at? Nikki: We were doing some research on the meaning of flowers. This one stands for the perfect love. Woman: That is so sweet. [Giggling] Nikki: This is my girlfriend, Mandy. Spinelli: Damian Spinelli, hi. Mandy: Nice to meet you. Are you almost ready? We're going to be late. Nikki: One second. I don't have email, but maybe I'll see you around sometime, and you can help me set up an account? Spinelli: The Jackal is always available for tech support. Nikki: Great. Thanks again for the flowers. Spinelli: Of course. [Blubbering] Maxie: How can I help? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Claudia and I have recently become -- what? Friends? Yes, friends. Lulu: Oh, is that what you call it? Claudia: I should go. I'm going to let the two of you -- Nikolas: I'll -- I'll walk you out. Don't -- Lulu: Uh-huh. Nikolas: You sure you're going to be okay? Claudia: I'm fine. I mean -- yeah. I can take care of myself. Nikolas: You know what I'm talking about. The guy who stabbed you -- you're going to be okay? Claudia: Well, I don't know. I don't think he'll try it again, but if he does, I can take care of myself. Nikolas: Okay. Claudia: Sorry. Lulu: Look, I get that you're lonely. But Claudia? Come on. She uses her body to get what she wants, or -- I mean, she couldn't be more different than Emily. Or is that the point? If you are with Claudia, you don't have to compare her to Emily? Nikolas: There is no comparison, Lulu. Emily is and always will be the love of my life. Lulu: So what was Claudia? A cheap thrill? Nikolas: We're friends. That's all you need to know. Lulu: Okay, okay. But if this friendship continues, it could be seriously destructive. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: The strike, you know, would benefit the drivers. I mean, they're out on the road, trying to meet impossible deadlines, you know? Not much sleep, not much pay. Once a delivery comes to a halt, management would be reminded of how dependent they are on the rank and file, and how important it is to keep them happy. Todd: While the drivers may benefit, Kate certainly wouldn't. I mean, her magazine would go under with every other publication. Sonny: Not necessarily, because I got a couple of transport firms who owe me a favor and would be willing to deliver the magazine even during the strike. All the other publications would be sitting in warehouses, so "Crimson" would be the best game in town. What a great way to launch a new magazine, right? Kate: Sonny makes an interesting point. Sonny: Yeah. Todd: We don't want any trouble with the unions. You'll get prime placement and early release. Sonny: At what price? Todd: Excuse me? Sonny: You've been wasting her time. This could have been done hours ago, this deal. Okay? So what I want you to do now is apologize to her, right, by giving her a discount. Todd: There's only so many compromises I can make. Sonny: How are you going to feel walking through a picket line every day to get to work? Todd: Fine. 20 percent. I can't go any lower. Sonny: It was a pleasure doing business with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: I don't expect you to come back to the Quartermaines fold. That's an old, old dream. But you could start a new life without any obligation to Sonny. And if it meant leaving Port Charles, okay, so be it. I would miss you terribly, but at least I would know that you are doing the right thing. Jason: You know, I wish I could do what -- what you're asking. Monica: You can. Jason, you can do it. You're smart, you're capable. Walk away from Sonny and don't look back. Jason: Sonny left the business. I agreed to take over. Monica: What? Why would you do that? Jason: It doesn't -- it doesn't matter. Monica: Oh, no, it matters. It matters a lot to me. I'm your mother, Jason. I want to know why you would choose to stay in a business that put Michael in a coma. And you learned from that. I saw you right here. I saw you grieve for that little boy. How in the hell can you turn that grief into making the worst possible, most destructive choice? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: If Jason needs information on the Zaccharas, he can send one of his men to get it. He doesn't need me for that. Jax: Like that's stopped you before. Carly: I've learned my lesson with this. Jax: I'd love to believe that. Carly: But you don't. Jax: No, really, I don't. Because I know you, Carly. You'll start rationalizing all the reasons why you have to get involved, why Jason needs your help. And then before you know it, you'll be up to your neck in mob politics. And then we will be right back to where we started. Carly: The worst mistake I ever made in my life was bringing Michael into Sonny's world. I'm not going to do the same with Morgan. He needs to grow up safe and happy, and we can give him that. Jax: Which brings us back to Jason. Where does he fit into all this? Carly: He's my closest friend. I will not cut him out of my life. Jax: Right. The life that you claim to want to share with me, right? Carly: Okay, why does it have to be a choice, Jax? Why? You have friends I don't like. You have Alexis, and now Kate. I'm willing to suck it up and compromise for the sake of our marriage, how come you can't do that with Jason? Jax: I'm willing to compromise on anything except when it comes to my family's safety. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Give my best to Griffin. Todd: Of course. Mr. Corinthos. Sonny: Todd. Kate: What was that? Sonny: Business. Kate: My business. I did not ask nor did I require your assistance. Sonny: I got what you wanted. Why are you acting like that? Kate: Oh, I don't know. Let's see. Let's just break it down, shall we? Sonny: All right. Kate: You stepped in instead of respecting my ability to negotiate with Todd myself. You threatened an illegal strike. I don't need Diane to tell me that that constitutes extortion. Sonny: Did it work? [Kate clears throat] Sonny: Did it work? Kate: Would you have followed through if Todd had held out? Sonny: The president of the union owes me a favor. Kate: No, no, he owes Jason a favor. You're out of the business, remember? Or did you think that you lived in some magical land where you could have all of the power and influence and none of the risk and danger? Sonny: You know what, Kate? You know, a simple thank you would be nice. Jax: Thank you for what? Kate: Well, Jax, you'll be happy to know that Sonny arranged a better distribution deal than we could have ever dreamed. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: What's wrong? Spinelli: The Jackal is just venting some passing cyber frustration over a program not working as he hoped it would. Maxie: Oh, that wouldn't be the program you wrote to spam Robin's new blog site, would it? Don't try and deny it, Spinelli. I already read the emails. And I want to know how much money Patrick paid you. Spinelli: Nothing of a monetary value exchanged hands. Maxie: Oh, so you're just saying really mean stuff about my cousin for free. Spinelli: No -- wait -- the Jackal meant no disrespect. Maxie: I can't believe you got Spinelli to do your dirty work. Patrick: Okay, Maxie. Time out. Now, Robin started this by announcing to the world that I was an immature, insensitive jerk. Maxie: Oh, and spamming her website proves her wrong? Okay, I got that Robin might be going a little overboard with this whole pregnancy thing. You think she thinks she's the only person who's ever given birth to a child before. Patrick: Okay. Now, finally, a voice of reason. Did you tell Robin you think she's over the top? Maxie: So she can flip out and start doing research on pregnant women who take things too far? No. We have to play along and do our best not to antagonize her. Patrick: Easy for you to say. You're not the one getting trashed on her blog every day. Maxie: I'm also not the one who got her pregnant. You did. Deal with it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I've been a terrible sister. You have had so much to deal with. I should have been here to help you. Nikolas: Lulu, you have your own life, okay? I don't expect you to -- or would I even want you to put your life on hold for me. Lulu: I just -- I hate that you're isolated here. You're all alone and completely cut off from everything going on around you. Nikolas: Everybody acts like Spoon Island is an ocean away. It's just a short boat ride to the harbor. Lulu: Not that you take advantage of it. You're here all the time, which is probably why you don't realize that Claudia is a nut job. I mean, we're talking certifiable, like her father. Nikolas: You know, I'm surprised that you're not a bit more charitable towards her, given that she is Johnny's sister. Lulu: Johnny cannot pick who he's related to any more than you can. Trust me. I know the Zaccharas. Claudia is not someone you want to be involved with. Nikolas: That's not your decision to make, though. Lulu: You know what? I -- what I don't even get is how this happened. How did you guys meet in the first place? [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Hey. You okay? Claudia: Hi. I've been fine. I'm fine. Johnny: What the hell happened? Claudia: You first. Claudia: Well, was it Sonny? Johnny: I have a lot to catch you up on. Sonny's not running things anymore. Jason Morgan took over the Corinthos organization a couple days ago. Claudia: Really? Finally had enough, huh? Stepped up? They find Sonny's body yet? Johnny: No, as far as I know, he's alive and well. A few days ago, Morgan shows up to the house and announces that he's taking over the Corinthos organization, right? The next day, our father decides to send him a message and sank one of the Corinthos shipments. Within two hours, Morgan's back at our house, sets the place on fire. Claudia: My clothes? Too bad Daddy didn't burn with it. Johnny: Jason stood next to our father and watched the place go down. Claudia: That doesn't make any sense, John. Why would Jason let our father live? [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: You don't owe Sonny a damn thing. Jason: I'm not doing this for Sonny. Monica: Well, then explain to me why Sonny can just all of a sudden leave the mob and you can't. Jason: I don't believe what Sonny's doing is going to work. He's got the right to give it a try. Monica: And so do you. Jason: I'm not going to lie to myself. Okay? Know how dangerous this business really is, especially for children. Morgan is never going to be in that position that Michael was. Monica: Morgan is never going to be safe with Sonny as his father. Jason: Sonny signed over his parental rights to Carly. Monica: He did that willingly? Jason: Let's just say he knows the boys will be better off. Monica: Oh, my God. You -- you have agreed to take over that business on the condition that Sonny stay out of Morgan's life. You're doing this to save a little boy's life, aren't you? Jason: I just wanted to tell you personally -- that I'm running things now. I would understand if you didn't want me to stop by anymore. Monica: Oh, Jason. Jason. My God. No matter how wrong you are, you are my son, and I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Dad made a move, Jason retaliated. Now we know where both of the parties stand, we can go on with business as usual. Claudia: John, come on, Daddy's not going to let it go like that. He's not. Jason made Daddy look weak in front of the other families. You know, standing and watching your house burn down with the guy who set it on fire? Daddy's not going to stop until Jason's dead. Johnny: Okay, but a war doesn't do anybody any good. Our father knows that, hopefully Jason does, too. Claudia: You know, I didn't peg you for an optimist. Johnny: I'm a realist, peace is cheaper than war. Unless Jason Morgan had something to do with your disappearance? Claudia: No, it was nothing like that. Johnny: Then what was it? Claudia: I met someone and I got carried away. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Claudia and I met by accident. She was in need of some help, so I provided it. Lulu: Oh, so that's what the kiss was about, Claudia showing you her gratitude? I -- you know what, I'm sorry, I just think this whole thing is an act, and I just think you should be careful. Nikolas: Well, I think you should take your own advice and stay away from the Zaccharas. Lulu: Really? Because Johnny doesn't have half as many issues as Claudia. When Claudia was a teenager, her father shipped her off to Italy to go live with family because her dad thought she was a bad influence. Yeah, he might have been crazy at the time, but he was right about one thing, she is trouble. You may not be able to see it because you're grieving. I understand that, when mom relapsed I felt like I was drowning in sadness. It's got to be even worse for you with Emily after everything you did to find your way back to each other. Right now, you probably want a distraction, something to make you forget. Claudia is not the answer. You can't hide from your grief forever, Nikolas. Sooner or later you're going to have to face it. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Did you page me? Patrick: No, I did. Robin: Is it about a patient? Because if not, I have a lot of work to do. Patrick: It's about your blog. Robin: Oh, about how you sabotaged it? Patrick: Technically, Spinelli did. Robin: I knew it. There was no way that I could get over a thousand posts within a half an hour, all negative. Patrick: Of course you can't, because everybody loves your blog. Robin: And that just drives you crazy, doesn't it? The fact that I am getting more positive feedback on mine than on yours. Sounds to me like someone has a case of blog envy. Patrick: Robin, I don't have blog envy. Robin: Right -- normal, rational adults don't hire computer hackers to spam a web forum about pregnant mothers. Patrick: I wanted you to know what it felt like to have faceless strangers making up stories about you and judging your life. Robin: Well, you know there's another way of dealing with it rather than involving Spinelli. You could have just ignored it. Patrick: Well, trust me, it won't happen again. Robin: Uh-huh, until you do a rant about it on your own blog. Patrick: Don't worry; I am sorry I started this competition. Robin: So am I. Patrick: Good, so it's over. Robin: Yeah. Patrick: Okay. Robin: As soon as you post an apology on my blog. Patrick: Saying what? Robin: Saying you were wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Robin is freaking out. You have to take all those negative comments Patrick made you put on there off her blogsite now. Spinelli: The Jackal will remove said spam and send it the way of the dodo-- Maxie: Just do it, Spinelli. You know, I don't understand why you helped him anyway. If he wasn't paying you, what were you getting from it? Spinelli: Instruction. Maxie: Instructions on? Spinelli: Um, the subject is of a most personal nature. Maxie: Personal? Patrick's a brain surgeon, what could he possibly have to -- oh my God, Spinelli. Did Sonny cause permanent brain damage when he slammed you into that wall? Why didn't you tell me? Have you been having headaches, feeling dizzy? Spinelli: The Jackal appreciates Maximista's concern, although unfounded. The Jackal is in perfect health, despite a questionable diet of orange soda and barbecue chips. Maxie: Then why did you help him? Spinelli: Oh, aah -- success. The negative posts have been successfully deleted from Robin's baby blog, and the incident is happily behind us. Maxie: Oh, no, not yet, because I had to leave work to help Robin sort this out, and now Kate's going to fire me. So yet again, Spinelli, you're going to help me fix it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: I didn't invest a significant amount of time and money in this magazine so you could tell us what to do. Sonny: I guess you missed the part where I got a better deal, Jax. Jax: I don't care if you could get "Crimson" distributed for free, Sonny -- I don't want to work with you. But if you want Sonny involved, perhaps you can buy me out. Sonny: Why, I'm not a criminal anymore. Jax: Ha ha. First of all, I don't believe you. And even if I did, you're so tainted it wouldn't matter. I don't want this magazine viewed as some kind of a money laundering scheme, because that is exactly what would happen. Sonny: I have no intention of buying into your magazine. Jax: No, you just want to make the decisions for it. Sonny: No, and I'm going to tell you one other thing -- I'm not going to apologize for helping Kate. As a matter of fact, I may do it 20,000 times from now, and you're not going to tell me nothing. Kate: Jax, I would never let him do something illegal for the magazine, all right? Jax: You know, Kate, if you want to be with Sonny on a personal level, that's up to you. But you keep your nose out of my business; you stay away from my family. Sonny: Right. Sonny: What the hell got into him? Kate: Sonny, Sonny. Sonny: What? Kate: He's "Crimson's" principal investor; he has a right to make some demands, okay? Sonny: Oh? Kate: I really think that we need to keep this business and personal thing separate, right? Sonny: Yeah. Kate: Huh? Sonny: What? Kate: It's not a good idea. I mean, after all, I can be a tyrant at work. I don't want you to see that side of me. Sonny: You know what would make me feel better? Kate: Mm-mm. Sonny: Kissing you. Kate: I can do that personally. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I have no problem apologizing to you. But I am not going to record it and broadcast it all over the internet. Robin: Okay, so I just want to be clear, you're still refusing to admit that you were wrong. Patrick: No, no, I am refusing to invite misinformation and criticism about me and my life. This was your thing. You handle it however you want. From now on, I'm out of it. Robin: Fine. I still think you're being ridiculous about the whole thing. Patrick: Robin, I didn't come here to fight, I came here to tell you that I was responsible for all the negative comments, and I'm sorry about that, and you can stop driving yourself crazy. Robin: Me? I'm not the one with the issues. You are the one that can't bear to acknowledge that you are a child. Patrick: Okay, well, as childish as I am, I'm going back to Jake's to make sure that I never look at your blog again. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Careful. Spinelli: Has Maximista become so disenchanted with the highly competitive, deeply shallow world of haute couture that she wishes to end her association with the fashionista? Maxie: I love my job, I would never quit. Spinelli: Perhaps you might consider adding ice to this boiling beverage before it touches the fair fashionista's lips. Maxie: Kate likes us to order her lattes scalding so that they are still warm when she drinks them. Spinelli: Well, if the blisters forming on the Jackal's hand are any indication, she will be most satisfied. Maxie: Okay, it's going to take a lot more than a latte to keep Kate from firing me, which is why I need your help. How long do you think it will take you to download the new designs from the "Couture" magazine? Spinelli: Okay, once I jackal into the mainframe -- Maxie: Talk to me so that I understand. Spinelli: Um, 20 minutes? Maxie: Okay, well, let's see if I can buy us some time. Can you open the door? Spinelli: Yeah. Maxie: It's really hot. Oh, my God. Spinelli: Look, um, deepest – [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Johnny Zacchara's waiting to see you. Do you want me to come in? Jason: No, no, I want you to find out where the cargo replacement is happening because I want to land another shipment as soon as possible. Call Bernie. Max: Got it. Johnny: Pretty bad move doing what you did, setting fire to my father's place and sticking around to watch it burn. Jason: Well, you blow up another one of my freighters, you're going to lose a lot more than your house. Johnny: I don't want a war with you. Jason: Then get your father under control. Johnny: I can convince my father to back down before somebody else gets hurt, but I need your word that nothing else is going to happen to my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Are you following me? Lulu: I'm on my way to work. Claudia: Well, better get going, wouldn't want you to be late. Lulu: I have a few minutes and I think I should use it to clarify a few things. Claudia: It would be a lot safer for you if we didn't have this conversation. Lulu: I am not afraid of you and I'm sure as hell not going to let a skank take advantage of my grieving brother. Claudia: Really? How do you plan to stop me, little girl? [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Okay, this is beyond childish. I ask you to post an apology, and you turn around and spam me instead? Nice touch this time, writing the comments yourself. Patrick: I don't know what you are talking about. Robin: The 934 comments that were just posted on my blog? Patrick: Robin, I didn't write anything on your blog. Robin: You expect me to believe that 934 people all thought I was wrong and posted within the last 20 minutes to tell me so? Patrick: Well, there must be, because I haven't been near a computer. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Hey. Kelly: Hey. Jax: Thanks for meeting me. Kelly: Yeah, to be honest I was surprised to get your call. How's -- how's Carly? Jax: She's coping; she's doing the best she can. Kelly: Well, thankfully, Carly's not alone; she has you to help her through. Jax: Yeah, it's a bit of a problem; I don't think I'm helping. You know, there's nothing I could do or say to bring Michael back to his mother. Kelly: Carly's not the only one who lost a child, Jax. Why don't you -- why don't you take a seat. So, how are you holding up? Jax: I'm okay. Well, you know, it's just a strange feeling knowing that Michael is gone. Kelly: Yeah, well, it's a difficult situation, you know. A part of you holds out for hope, but if you do, there will never be any closure. Jax: You know that Carly and I were trying to, you know, surprise Michael and Morgan with a brother or sister. And after we lost the baby, you said that we should just try again. And I was just wondering if you meant that or if you were just trying to soften the blow. And I would really appreciate the truth. Can Carly and I still have a baby? [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Interrupting Mr. Sir's most private of moments with our unannounced and clearly ill-timed arrival was a most egregious offense. And no doubt the fashionista will be most mortified that we witnessed her in such an undignified posture. Maxie: Why would Kate be embarrassed? It's just sex, and from what I could see, pretty hot sex. Not that I'm surprised, it's just the kind of man Sonny is. So passionate, he makes you forget everything, even to lock the door. Spinelli: Does Maximista find Mr. Sir attractive? Maxie: Not Sonny specifically. There would really be no point. I mean, he's so in love with Kate. But someone like Sonny, dark and dangerous, who knows what he wants and when he wants it, who would take you right on top of the table? Yeah, I'd say I'm definitely into that. [Door opening] Spinelli: Mr. Sir, the Jackal is -- is mortified. I'm so -- Sonny: Listen to me. Show a little more discretion, or the Jackal will be extinct. Maxie: See what I mean? Dark, dangerous, sexy? What woman could resist? [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Trevor and Ric are trying to convince my father to escalate. They're trying to see this as an opportunity to create a power base in Port Charles. If you let them provoke you, you'll be starting a war you might not be able to finish. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I chose to warn him once. If Anthony leaves me alone, I'm gonna leave him alone, if not, I'm going to take appropriate action. Johnny: You know, you could be the one that ends up dead. Jason: Well, I got nothing to live for. But I'm gonna tell you what, I'm not going to let your father take what's mine or threaten anyone under my protection. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Hey. It's kind of strange talking to you like this. I haven't been back here since the funeral. I didn't need to. When I came home, you were standing in my living room. [Nikolas Chuckles] Nikolas: Yeah, just as beautiful and perfect as always. It was like an answer to my prayers, it really was. I didn't have to feel this feeling that I feel now, this overwhelming emptiness inside. This is just -- it's really hard, because when I think of the years that lie ahead, I just -- I can't imagine them without you. I really can't. So anyway, I went riding last night -- and I know, I know, don't say it. You hate it when I ride in the dark, I know. Of course, I went too fast, took way too many risks, and I fell off. I was really hoping that you'd come out there and find me so I could hear you yell at me. I know that you want me to go on for Spencer and to live my life and find new love again. I know you want that for me. But, damn it, I just don't know how to do it. Because all I want to do is be with you, that's all I want. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You want to get laid, go find Sonny again, but stay away from my brother. Claudia: I have had just about enough of your big fat mouth talking about me like you know me. You don't know a damn thing about me. Lulu: I know that Johnny pities you and that's the only reason he puts up with your craziness. Claudia: I watched you chase after my brother, acting like a crazy fool. Because I let you get away with it, you think you can dictate to me what I do? Let me give you a little piece of advice, okay? If I ever hear anything even remotely resembling attitude coming out of your mouth again, it will be the last thing you ever say, promise. Lulu: Ooh, are you actually threatening to kill me right now? Claudia: You are long overdue for a lesson, Lulu, and there's lots of ways I can make you pay. Carly: Okay, if you're looking for a fight, I'd be more than happy to give you one. [NEXT_ON] Patrick: Can we stop blogging? Carly: Apologize to Lulu. Claudia: Get out of my way. Jax: Having another child could give Carly hope again. Diane: Go and get her.

Carly allows Anthony to stay at the Metro Court

Matt: Nurse Webber, I need you to clamp this area off immediate -- Elizabeth: She's in V-fib. Matt: Get the paddles ready. Is there a heart condition that I missed? Elizabeth: Nothing on the chart. Matt: Quickly, nurse. Ready? Nurse: Clear. Elizabeth: Still in V-fib. Matt: Doctor, compressions. One milligram epi. Ready? Nurse: Clear. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Hey, Michael. Michael: Finally. A visitor that I actually want to see. Kristina: You're still hating it here? Michael: I mean, there's two gears here. Staring at the ceiling counting dots, or killing myself in physical therapy. Kristina: Hmm. How about a little something to take the edge off? Michael: Are you serious? Kristina: I thought it might help. But if you're afraid of getting caught... Michael: No, no, not at all. Um -- but I can't light it up in here. Kristina: Your wheelchair's right outside the door. Carly: Michael, I have to talk to you about a few things. Hey, Kristina. What's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You think the baby's Ric's? Sonny: It's possible. Jason: So obviously, Claudia lied. Sonny: You're not surprised. Jason: No. Sonny: Don't tell me you are. Jason: She's using this baby to work you, to get in solid with you. Sonny: If this baby is Ric's, Claudia is no longer under my protection, but I need to wait to get a paternity test until I know for sure. Until then, I just need you to back off a bit. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: You can't find the baby's heartbeat. Is that -- does that mean that my baby's dead? Kelly: Wait. Hold on. [Heartbeat] There it is. Claudia: The baby's okay? It's healthy? Kelly: That depends on you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: If Kate finds out we're at a spa instead of work, we're going to be in a lot of trouble. Maxie: Spinelli would not have asked us to rush down here if something wasn't wrong or if he wasn't in danger. Oh, my God, look. Lulu: What? Maxie: They have oxygen facials. I've been wanting to get one -- Lulu: Maxie. Maxie: Sorry. Lulu: Look, if this is an emergency, why isn't he here? Maxie: Who knows? Evildoers lurk in the most unlikely places. Lulu: You have been spending way too much time with Spinelli, and he'd better get here soon. Maxie: Oh -- oh, my God. Spinelli: Do not fear, it's I, Jackal, P.I. I followed the glacial one here. I'm about to crack the case. Maxie: Crack it wide open? Crack it like a nut? Spinelli: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Epiphany: Patient responding, normal sinus rhythms. Elizabeth: BP stabilizing. Matt: Bring it up a little bit. Nurse, I need a scalpel. Make an incision three inches from the bottom of the anterior lobe. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'm so busted. I asked Kristina if she could take me to the vending machines because I have this sudden craving for a candy bar. Kristina: I can't blame you. I mean, after all the hospital mystery meat? Carly: Okay. Well, would you mind going and getting him a candy bar? He likes the ones with almonds. You and I have to have a little talk. Michael: I'm tired of talking. Carly: So force yourself. Please? Michael: I can save you time. You want me home with you. Kristina: Almonds, it is. Patrick: Oh, great. Kristina: I'll be back in a while. Patrick: Carly, well, Michael's test results have come back, and it's really good news. Robin: Your numbers are good. Good enough to get out of here. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: You found the baby's heartbeat, so that means the baby is okay, right? Kelly: For now. Claudia: What the hell does that mean? Kelly: Your initial exam led me to believe that you are healthy and a good candidate for pregnancy. Then you developed cramping and spotting which landed you in the hospital twice. Now this fall down the stairs puts you at higher risk. This keeps up, you could lose your baby Claudia: You're making this my fault. Kelly: Well, you're obviously under a lot of stress. Claudia: Don't patronize me. Kelly: Look, if Ric Lansing is your baby's father -- [Claudia sighs] Kelly: You're adding to your stress by keeping the truth from Sonny. Claudia: You need to work on your bedside manner. Kelly: Part of my job is to be an advocate for the baby you carry. If you can't figure out a way to dial down the stress, I have serious doubts whether you can carry to term. Claudia: It's great seeing you, and thank you for the support, because you know, I needed it. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Until I know for sure whose baby Claudia is carrying, I -- don't even deal with her, don't threat -- you know, it's not healthy. Jason: Meanwhile, she lives here. She works her way into Michael's life, and how long are you going to put up with that? Sonny: Not long. If this baby is Ric's, she's out of here. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Michael wasn't as excited as I thought he would be to get out of here. Patrick: Well, maybe he was embarrassed about the way he went off on you. Robin: Hmm. Patrick: Maybe he'll have a better handle on his anger by the time that he gets to go home. Robin: We would have heard if there was a problem in the O.R. by now. Patrick: Yeah. Robin: Wow. Look at this. Michael Corinthos, living miracle. Patrick: Thanks to the brilliant handiwork of Dr. Drake. Once again, we're rocking the surgical world. Robin: You know, it's getting a little crowded in here for the four of us. Patrick: What's that supposed to mean? Robin: You, me, Emma, and your ego. Patrick: You're just jealous that you weren't part of the action. Robin: Oh, I've seen you in action. Patrick: Hmm. Robin: Your style, your confidence, your sexy profile. Patrick: Oh, really. Well, you turn my head with flattery, Doctor. Robin: Why don't you turn it a little bit my way? Do you think anybody would care if I kissed you right now? Patrick: I don't care if they will. Matt: Did Brianna Hughes' family ever show up? Nurse: No, Doctor. Matt: Someone needs to notify them that the patient died. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: I tailed the glacial one to this pretentious palace of glamour. Maxie: Spinelli, why do you have green face cream on? Spinelli: It was necessary to book an appointment in order to gain entry. And at this late date, the only opening for a male patron was a combination facial and body buff exfoliation. And it was necessary to sign up for both, but I have to admit that this first part has been really rejuvenating. [Woman clears throat] Maxie: Well, maybe you should have upgraded to the rose and ginger salt scrub. Lulu: Or the raindrop therapy. Maxie: Ooh, I would really like to get an herbal pedicure right now. Spinelli: The treatment is not the point of the venture. It is imperative for us to locate the glacial one and determine what exactly her business is here today. Maxie: Well, it's how she keeps her dewy glow and her porcelain skin, once a week, like clockwork. I book her appointment for her. Lulu: She -- a European body wrap and a microderm abrasion facial. Maxie: Except she usually comes here after lunch, so she must have changed her appointment without telling me. Kate: I feel like trying the deep moisturizer. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Hey. Want me to help you out with that? Matt: I got it handled. Robin: Well, that's what we do, you know? We just help each other out. Postop paperwork is a pain in the butt. Matt: Especially when the patient dies. Robin: I know what it's like to lose a patient. You know, you overanalyze everything that you did, every move that you made, I get it. Matt: Yeah, I said I got it. Robin: Really? You want to talk about it? Matt: I did the procedure correctly. Even the great Drake gives one up to the reaper every now and again. It sucks, but it happens. Matt: I have a consult. You want to help me? Make sure Epiphany gets these down to records. Robin: Sure. Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Isn't there an orderly to do this? Elizabeth: I do this when we've lost a patient. It seems more respectful somehow. Patrick: It should have been my procedure. Elizabeth: You can't do them all. Patrick: Then I've been selfish. I liked the idea of spending time with my family. Elizabeth: Dr. Hunter convinced you that he was more than up to the task. I heard him. And you're allowed to be human. You have a right to your own life. Patrick: Yeah, well, so did Brianna Hughes. I shouldn't ask you this, Elizabeth, but what happened in here? Elizabeth: Dr. Hunter did a good job. You can ask Epiphany if you don't believe me, but he did everything right. Patrick: But the patient died. Elizabeth: Yeah, well, it happens. Something my grandmother told me once that really stuck. There are painters, and there are artists. A guy paints houses for a living, he's highly respected, he's well-paid, but you wouldn't confuse him with a Van Gogh or a Picasso. You are an artist with a scalpel, and everybody knows it, Patrick. And as good as your brother is in the O.R., he wasn't brilliant when he needed to be. Not like you. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey. Well, I did buy you some more clothes. Only until I can take you shopping. I know that you don't want to wear clothes that your mother bought for you. Oh, be careful. Michael: No, I'm fine. Carly: Well, yeah, I don't think you know your own limitations. Michael: I said I'm fine. This happens after physical therapy. Everything hurts worse for a couple of hours. Carly: Well, just sit here and rest, okay? Well, you have to be happy about this. I mean, I bet you didn't think you were going home so soon, huh? Michael: Honestly, I still think it's better for everyone if I just go home with Dad. Carly: I don't. It wouldn't be better for me, and it wouldn't be better for your brother. You know, after we took you to the institute, I used to wake up every morning and find your brother sitting outside your bedroom, asking me, "When's Michael going to come home?" And I can't tell you how many times I sat on your bed, and I wondered the same thing. Now Morgan heard you ask your father if you could go home with him, and I'm telling you right now, if you do, it's going to break his heart. Michael: What about the new baby? You're supposed to stay calm. Carly: Yeah. And I can't stay calm unless you're home with me. Michael: Okay, sure. Carly: Here you are. So you ready to go. Michael: Do I have to ride in that thing? Carly: If you want to leave the hospital, you do. Sometimes you got to compromise to get what you want. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You said yourself the hit was on me. What happened to Michael was a horrible accident. Jason: Yeah, it wasn't long ago that you wanted revenge on anyone who -- Sonny: Believe me, that has not changed, Jason. But Michael's back. Things are different. You agreed you weren't going to go after Jerry until after Carly had her baby, so there's no point in speculating. How do we know for sure who was involved in Michael's shooting? Unless you, you know, you want to -- Olivia: Hi. Is there any chance I could grab Sonny for a couple minutes? Sonny: Yeah, we're finished. Just listen to what I said, will you? Jason: Yeah, all right. Olivia: Oh, I interrupted. I'm sorry. Sonny: You actually saved me from a conversation I didn't really want to have. There's no point in -- you all right? How you doing? Olivia: Um, there's really no easy way to say this, Sonny. I've seen since I've been in town how important the kids are to you, and that's why I'm here. Um -- there's something I haven't told you. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Both Epiphany and Elizabeth said that last procedure was textbook, no mistakes. Robin: Then why did Brianna Hughes die? Patrick: My guess is that she was beyond help to begin with. I should have assisted him. I should have at least been in the room, and I let him talk me out of it. Now Brianna's dead. He's going to need us. Robin: Well, he hasn't figured that out yet. He's still acting like losing a patient is just part of the territory. Patrick: Yeah, well, I still remember the first patient I lost. Robin: Matt pushed you out of the O.R. for a reason -- try to prove something, and any minute, he's going to realize that his competitiveness may have lost him a patient. It may be good for you to remind him that it's nobody's fault. Matt: It's really not going to be necessary. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: You scared me. Jason: Where's Michael? Kristina: I just saw him in the lobby. He was leaving with his mom. He asked me to check just in case he left anything behind. Guess he didn't. Hey, hands off! [SCENE_BREAK] [Carly laughs] Michael: Hey, what happened to the tree outside my window? Carly: Well, there was a bad ice storm that came through, and the branches fell off, so Jax had it taken down. There's lots of new things to see. Morgan: They're here. Jax and Morgan: Welcome home. Carly: Hi. Michael: Is this a costume party? Jax: Oh, Morgan and I were just on the way to karate when your mother said she was bringing you home. Morgan: I helped hang the banner. Michael: Cool. Carly: Michael's home. I can't believe it. And our family's complete now. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I was wrong to let it go on this long, Sonny. I should have spoke up. I should have been honest with you when I first suspected something, but I just -- I didn't think that your marriage needed any more trouble. And last night you poured your heart out to me about Claudia and the baby, and you made it really clear that this baby is very important to you, and I still kept my mouth shut. I know it was the kind of thing that, like, Father Vinzetti would call a marginal sin. Sonny: What's the sin, Olivia? Olivia: I wasn't honest about something that I knew about your wife and your brother. Sonny: Okay. Olivia: The last time I came over here to see you, I walked in on the two of them in what you would only call a close moment. There was unmistakable heat going on. You couldn't miss it. And it just got me thinking, if they were that close, then I -- I just -- I don't want to see you get hurt, Sonny. I don't want to see you invest yourself in this kid and just get kicked in the teeth -- Sonny: Can you make -- it's okay. What's your point? Olivia: Is there any chance that this baby could be Ric's? [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: You got something to say about my work? Robin: I'll let you two talk. Patrick: I was just thinking maybe I could help you with your postop paperwork. Matt: Yeah, it's paperwork. I'm a neurosurgeon. I think I can handle it. Anything else? Patrick: Yeah, man. What happened in there? Matt: Brianna Hughes died. Patrick: Okay, well, maybe I can help you figure out why. Matt: Yeah. You see, the problem with that is, I know how your ego works. So you've already decided that if you were operating in there, Brianna Hughes would still be alive. So, no thanks. Patrick: Matt. Hey, wait. Matt: Just let it go. Patrick: Matt, listen, I've been where you are. Matt: Don't -- don't condescend to me. Because I am as good as you on any given day. I also live in reality. Sometimes patients die. It's not a mystery. Unless -- unless you want to accuse me of doing something wrong. Diane: Dr. Drake? Dr. Hunter, they told me I would find you here. My clients, Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan, are extremely grateful to you for bringing Michael back, as am I. But neither you nor your brother are covered by the Corinthos-Morgan retainer, so there's no conflict of interest. Patrick: Ms. Miller, I have no idea what you're talking about. We're in the middle of something -- Diane: Brianna Hughes. I have been retained by her family. They intend to sue Dr. Hunter for malpractice and wrongful death. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I'm sorry, Sonny. A betrayal like that has got to hurt on some level. I just hope it's not too late. Again, I'm sorry. I should probably go. Sonny: Stop saying I'm sorry, because it doesn't -- you know, there's no reason. I appreciate your honesty. I don't get that too often. There's a lot going on that you don't know. Olivia: Right, well, you should probably keep it that way. I think I already know too much for my own good. Sonny: Don't feel bad, because you know what? I've seen enough of Ric and Claudia to get the message. Do I like that this baby isn't mine? No, I hate it. But it's possible. Claudia: You know what? You're wrong. And this sucks. You have been mean. You have been cruel to me. And now I know why. Sonny: Okay, take it easy. Claudia: No, you know what? I'm not going to take it easy. It's not enough that I have to put up with your jealous ex-wife and her lap dog, Jason Morgan. Now this tramp is going to pass judgment on me? Sonny: All right, cut it out. Claudia: No, I'm not going to cut it out, Sonny. She's pissed off because I told John to stay away from her. Olivia: No, because I'm warning a friend that his wife is behaving like an unfaithful tramp. Claudia: Oh, I bet you'd be happy to console him, wouldn't you, Olivia? You already helped yourself to my brother. I'm supposed to what -- step aside for you to help yourself to my husband? Olivia: I don't sleep with married men. Claudia: To hell with you. Oh, really? So what? You just troll the bars looking for guys young enough to be your son? And then when it comes to my husband, you figure, oh, I'll tell him enough lies, he'll leave Claudia. Then the door's wide open for me. Well, you can go to hell -- Sonny: Whoa, whoa, whoa, listen to me, now! It's not good for the baby. Claudia: No, you know what? You can go to hell, too, you hypocritical bastard. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: It's not what you think. Jason: Where did you get it? Kristina: Why, you want to go bust some kneecaps and make points with my father? Michael's in a lot of pain from his physical therapy. I asked a friend of a friend to help him out. I don't even remember the guy's name. Jason: Well, Michael doesn't need this. Kristina: I hope you're not going to lecture me on the evils of pot smoking. Jason: Just keep it away from Michael. Kristina: Or what? I can't believe you stand here with your scary look of disapproval when everyone knows you kill people. Why don't you stay away from Michael? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I know there's a lot to absorb. You just need to take some time. Morgan: Jax and I make these all the time for Mom because she's not allowed to have pizza and any cheesy snacks while she's pregnant. I thought you might want one, too. Jax: You should probably take some weight off your feet. Sit down. Carly: Okay. Um, they're really good. You know how much I hate healthy food. Michael: Yeah, I'll just take it up to my room. Morgan: Wait until you see what Mom and Jax did to your room once they knew you were coming home. Michael: There's no such thing as doom war iii. Morgan: Is, too. Doom war ii came out right after -- Michael: Right after I got shot? Jax: We should probably go. We don't want to keep sensei waiting. Give Michael time to settle in. Michael: How long have you been taking karate? Morgan: Oh, um, since last summer. I'm already a green belt. He's only an orange. Jax: Hey, I will catch up. Bet you a new skim board. Morgan: I'll win that bet. But I still don't want to leave Michael. Can we just skip karate today? Michael: Don't miss it because of me. Life moves on, right, Mom? Jax: We should probably go. Morgan: I'm glad you're back home, Michael. I'll be back soon. Carly: All right, baby. Jax: What do I get if I pass you up in the class? Morgan: Not going to happen. Jax: We'll see. Morgan: No, it's mine. Jax: I'll race you to the car. Come on. Carly: You know, you can take private karate lessons if you want to catch up with them. Michael: I shouldn't even be here. Why'd you make me come back to a place where I don't even belong? [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Okay, I was unable to plant a listening device so eavesdropping must suffice. Lulu: Okay, Spinelli, I highly doubt that Kate is going to spill her innermost secrets to a facial person. Spinelli: No, it's basic human nature. The serial bank robber confides in his barber. The cheating husband goes into a bar and very promptly confesses all to the barkeep. Maxie: He's right. My manicurist knows way more about me than she should. Spinelli: Yeah, if the glacial one is ever going to reveal why she would steal from her own company, it's going to happen while her guard is down. Woman: Are you Samuel Spade? Spinelli: Yes, 'tis I. Woman: Are you ready for your body buff exfoliation, Mr. Spade? Spinelli: Actually, you know, I think I've changed my mind. Woman: So you're one of those. Huh? You book treatment and then -- just so you can come in and get eyeful of naked flesh. Spinelli: No, absolutely not. Maxie: Why don't you just do it? Don't make a scene. Woman: Come. Lulu: Okay, spa queen, what is a body buff -- Maxie: Exfoliation? Lulu: Yeah. Maxie: Oh, my gosh. Waxing. Spinelli -- Lulu: Oh! [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Since Brianna Hughes' injury occurred at the Metro Court, I am going to have to subpoena any employee who may have witnessed or heard the incident, not to mention Mayor Floyd, who may have been having an illicit rendezvous -- Patrick: Why would you question Mayor Floyd about a surgery? Diane: Because if he was present when the injury occurred, he may have testimony relevant. However, I intend to prove that Brianna Hughes was further injured and subsequently died as a result of Dr. Hunter's incompetence. Matt: That's insane. Patrick: My brother performed a textbook surgery. Robin: Matt did nothing wrong. Diane: The family doesn't see it that way. Brianna Hughes died while Dr. Hunter was operating. Are all of you so certain that her death was unavoidable? Robin: There has to be a way of handling things outside of court. Diane: The family believes that given Brianna's injuries, she should not have died. And I happen to believe they at least have a case. This is nothing personal. Patrick: Diane, you're a busy lawyer. You don't have to take this case. Diane: The family is very determined. If I walk away, another lawyer will be retained in my place. Patrick: My brother is an excellent surgeon. He did everything right in that room. Diane: And if the jury agrees, then it's over and done with. Patrick: Not every surgery is a success. Diane: A young girl is dead because of a minor bump that she incurred while in the shower. And all the evidence points to a failure on the part of Dr. Hunter, i.e. medical malpractice. I'll be in touch. Robin: I'm so sorry, Matt. Patrick: We're going to fight this. Matt: Yeah. Yeah, are you sure that there's not a case? There's not a tiniest little doubt that I didn't blow it in that O.R.? [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli's voice: Cease and desist, demented fiend. Maxie: Maybe we should rescue him? Lulu: You've had your eyebrows waxed before. It's painful at first, but it goes by fast. [Spinelli screams] Maxie: Yeah, I've also had a bikini wax before. [Spinelli screaming] Spinelli's voice: No more, sadistic one. No more. Woman's voice: Stop it. You're being a big baby. Spinelli's voice: Oh, enough of you, evil torture monger. Maxie: Spinelli, are you okay? Spinelli: I've felt the tongue of the devil against my flesh. Lulu: Well, that probably was the stick with the hot wax. Spinelli: No, no, it's was molten lava stripping away my very skin. Maxie: From where? Spinelli: The Jackal, P.I., has been picked clean in a place that shall not be named. Why would the blond ones patronize such an institution that trades in barbaric torture? Maxie: Shh. Lulu: Okay. [Whispers] That was Giselle. Maxie: That's weird. Why is Kate's biggest rival showing up here and then walking into Kate's treatment room? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Don't question that you are wanted, needed, or loved here. You're the center of this family. Michael: You're trying to make everything like it was, but that's impossible. Everything went on without me, all of you. Carly: We went on as best as we could, but we never forgot about you for one second, Michael, not once. Michael: You don't get it. Carly: Then help me understand. I know that it is hard. I know that you need time to adjust, but here in this house, you are safe, and you are loved. And you can get stronger without having to prove anything to anyone. Why is it so hard to be here at home where people love you and they want to take care of you? Why? Michael: You and Jax and Morgan are all so happy. When the new baby comes, you can leave me out of it completely. Carly: That's not fair. Michael: What happened to me is not fair! But it happened to me, not you. Carly: And I want to help you. Michael: You're trying to control me. Carly: Where are you going? Michael: Out. Carly: Michael. Michael, you are not strong enough. Michael: Don't -- get off of me. I told you I shouldn't be here. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: God, you are such a hypocrite, Sonny. You accuse me of cheating on you, and you're in my house groping this cow? Sonny: You're out of line now. Olivia: Oh, Claudia, Sonny and I were having a conversation. I realize that is hard for you to grasp given that you do all of your communicating flat on your back. Claudia: Oh, you know what, at least I don't sleep with boys. Sonny: Enough. Olivia: Yeah, at least I don't use an innocent baby to keep a man. Sonny: I said enough. I said enough. You guys stop fighting now. Claudia: Don't you -- Sonny: Wait a minute! I'm sorry, okay -- Claudia: You don't apologize for me. Don't you dare do that. Olivia: I am so sorry that you have to live like this. Claudia: Oh, yeah, you get out, you stupid tramp. Don't you ever come back here, ever. Sonny: Olivia saw you and Ric together. So all this drama that you're doing -- it doesn't matter to me. Claudia: I have been faithful to you. Sonny: We'll see about that one. And if you want to threaten, pack your bags, and leave, I am not going to stop you. Claudia: Fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Hey, what are you doing here? Kristina: I had to see you. Get in. Michael: I didn't know you drove. Kristina: I have my learner's permit. Michael: So did you get that joint from my hospital room? Kristina: That's why I had to see you. Jason showed up and saw me with it. This is twice he's busted me on something. Michael: Well, at least Jason is not a snitch. Kristina: You didn't hear him. He's definitely telling my mom. Michael: How can he do that? They don't even like each other. Kristina: Jason has a reputation for telling the truth. My mom will believe him. Michael: So what can she do? Kristina: I'll be so grounded. And I can't help it. It kills me to disappoint her. That's why I need you. Michael: Look, I've got my own problems. Kristina: Jason will do anything for you. You have to ask him not to say anything. Michael: Hey, my mom's coming out of the house. Okay, let's go before she sees me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate's voice: Could you excuse us for a moment please? Lulu: That's so weird. She just left Kate and Giselle in there alone. Kate's voice: You can't get blood from a stone, Giselle. Kate: It has to end sometime. Giselle: I'm only doing what I have to do to make "Couture" successful. Kate: At my expense. Giselle: Well, you should have been more careful about where you secured your funding for "Crimson." How many scandals do you think the public will put up with before your reputation is completely destroyed? Kate: You know, maybe you should try building your rep on your own marginal talent instead of on my back. Giselle: I think I'm being very creative. You will continue to do whatever I ask, or I will go public with the truth about "Crimson." Maxie: Oh, my God, Giselle's blackmailing Kate. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Hey, you might want to check you malpractice insurance. Situations like this are why we pay outrageous premiums. Matt: Well, thank you for the legal advice. Why don't you go ahead and send me a bill. Patrick: She's just trying to help, Matt. Matt: Yeah? How about telling me you think I'm a good surgeon? Robin: Because that goes without saying. Matt: Does it? Patrick: Look, she's right. In cases like this, they can get sticky. Matt: Yeah? Can they? And how would you know, Patrick Drake, the great surgeon? Have you ever been sued for malpractice? Patrick: I'm going to do whatever I can to help in your defense, just so you know. Matt: I didn't need you in the O.R. I don't need you now. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: It's sad. You're not going to get a chance to see this place. This was supposed to be your home, but Sonny doesn't want us here. So who needs him? You're my little baby. And I'm going to take care of you because I love you. I almost lost you today. I can't let that happen. I'm going to be the very best mother that I can be, and if that scares you, guess what? It scares me, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I don't know where he is. We were home five minutes, and we had an argument. And I can't find him anywhere, Jason. Jason: Okay, just take it easy. Carly: He doesn't realize how weak he is. He doesn't. I am so worried about him. Jason: All right, just tell me what the -- what was the fight about? Carly: He's angry. He's angry, and he doesn't want to be here with us. And he feels left out, and he's hurt that Jax and Morgan and I went on with our lives. And that Jax and Morgan are really close, and you just have to find him. You have got to find him for me. Jason: I can't do that. Carly: Yes, you can. You have to. Jason: I can't keep Michael on a leash. Look, if Michael wants to just leave the house and go for a walk, you got to let him go. Carly: It is his first day home from the hospital, Jason. He could relapse. Jason: I know. He could just need some fresh air, too. Please, I'm telling you. Don't do anything. Just let Michael come back, and you guys can talk about it. Carly: I wanted to bring him home the night of the shooting. And you told me to wait. So I waited, and Michael was shot. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right, turn left here. Kristina: Where are we going? Michael: To Dad's house. Okay, go right here. [Car horn blows] Michael: Whoa, watch out. What are you doing? Kristina: Sorry. I'm just getting a feel for it. Michael: Is this your mom's car? Kristina: We keep it for Viola to run errands and drive us around. But she's on a date, and Molly's at a sleepover. Mom's at work and thinks I'm at the library studying. Michael: And you thought you'd be grounded for having a joint? You won't see daylight for two months for that. Kristina: I'm driving under the speed limit. If you don't tell Dad how you got to his place, no one has to know. Michael: Look, I'm older than you are. I should be driving. Kristina: I bet there's a lot I've done that you haven't. Michael: Whoa, whoa, whoa, look out, look out. [Tires screech]

Sonny tells Jason to back off of Claudia until after the paternity test

Jack: Would you look at that guy? He never stops working. There's your challenge, babe. Phyllis: Hmm... well, you know, I love a challenge. Jack: Good luck. Phyllis: I won't need it. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Well, this really couldn't be happening at a worse time. We're this close to going to market. Brad: I know. Victoria: We'll have to reprint all of our labels, our promotional materials. Brad: Victoria, I don't know what to say. You know, it's my fault. I thought we were good to go on the Seasons brand name, then we added hair care products... Victoria: Yeah. Brad: Well, the bottom line is I should have checked clearances. Victoria: Somebody should have. But we can't worry about that now. This idea is way too good to let it die on the table. Brad: I agree with you, so let's focus on the positive. And the positive is the new name has cleared. We can call the whole line beauty of nature and just go with Seasons for the fragrances. Victoria: Yeah, but now we just need new product names, we need new slogans... Brad: Well, I'm way ahead of you there. I brainstormed last night. I came up with a few ideas. Victoria: Oh, good, let's hear what you've got. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Hi, Uncle Jack! Jack: Hey! How you doing, kiddo? How about a hug? Abby: (Laughing) Jack: How are my two favorite ladies this morning? Ashley: Oh, we're fine. Abby: Look, there's Daddy! He's with Victoria again. Abby: She had dinner with Daddy and me last night. Jack: You all right, sis? Ashley: Sure, I'm fine. Jack: Hey, I'm famished. How about you? You hungry? Abby: Yep, I'm starving. Jack: Let's get you a napkin. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: "Thomas Fisher..." blah, blah, blah. "...Was arrested and charged with intent to make and distribute a class two illegal substance." (Chuckles) you gotta love that. Lauren: Honey? Can you help me with this necklace? Michael: Happy to. Lauren: Thank you. Here you go. Michael: You really love this necklace Scott gave you. Lauren: Yes, I do. It's beautiful. It's so nice of him, too. Michael: Mm-hmm. (Sniffs) mmm, you smell incredible, too. Lauren: (Laughs) Michael: Maybe we both need to skip our early morning meetings and stay here where we can play a little--little bit? Lauren: (Laughs) Michael: Huh? Lauren: Sounds so good. But you know what? I have yet another meeting with your mother. Michael: (Groans) all right, let me guess-- more wedding arrangements? Lauren: Yes, there is just so much to do and, quite frankly, not a lot of time left to do it. Michael: You were tossing and turning last night. You get any sleep at all? Lauren: No. I'm so restless. I probably had a lot on my mind. Michael: Well, you know what? There's always Vegas, baby. Lauren: Honey, things are hectic now, but it's all gonna be fine. And I know how much we're both looking forward to getting married in front of our friends and family, right? Michael: Yes, dear. Lauren: Ooh, you're getting so good at that! Love it! Michael: Practice. Lauren: Okay. Have a great day. Love you. Michael: You, too. Lauren: Bye, sweetie. Michael: Bye-bye. Michael: Tom Fisher is going down. And ain't nobody gonna be able to stop that. (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Excuse me, I'm Christine Blair. I was asked by the public defender's office to represent someone who was brought in last night on drug charges. I didn't get a name. Troy: He's right over there. Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: You look great. Dru: Thank you, baby. Neil: Always wonderful to see my family. Dru: Yes, indeed. And even better, there's something that you need to see right away. Neil: See right away? You're worrying me. What is it? Dru: Go ahead. Devon: Okay. Neil: Hey. Hey, look at that. Is that what I think it is? That's an "a," right? Devon: Yeah, that's right. Dru: Yeah. Neil: "A" on your science project. Congratulations, man. Devon: Thank you. Neil: I know you worked very hard on this, Devon. Devon: Thank you. Dru: We are so proud of you, son. Devon: Thanks. Dru: He had that in his backpack and didn't even bother to show it to us last night. Devon: Well, you know, I like my science teacher this year, so that helps. But I need to get going. Dru: Okay. Devon: I don't want to be late. Dru: All right. Neil: There you go. Congrats, man. Good job. Devon: Thank you. Is it okay if I stop and get some juice? Dru: Yes, absolutely, and we're gonna do something special tonight to celebrate that "a," all right? Devon: Cool. Thank you, guys. Dru: All right, give ma a kiss. Neil: Did good, kid. Devon: Thanks. Neil: All right. Dru: Honey, I am so proud of him. And you know the most amazing thing of all? Neil: What's that? Dru: That he just kept it together in spite of the drama with Yolanda. He just stayed focused with his schoolwork. Neil: Yeah. Drucilla, keeping those two apart is very important while she's going through her whole recovery process, you know? Dru: Amen. (Cell phone rings) Devon: Hello? Yolanda: Devon? It's me. Devon: Mom? Yolanda: Baby, I need to see you. I really do. Right away. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: I've narrowed it down to three. These are the best wedding photographers in Genoa City. Lauren: Ah. This is great. Hey, where's Laird? Gina: Oh, you know what? I spoke to him this morning on the phone. He sounded almost incoherent. Gloria: You know, I don't think you have to worry about Laird. After all, he's such a prima donna. Frankly, I'm glad we don't have to stroke his ego today. Lauren: Okay. Well, you've done an amazing job here, Gloria. Gloria: Thank you, Lauren. Gina: Yes, all the photographs are just-- I mean, they're beautiful. Lauren: Everything's so different. It's gonna be really hard to choose. Gloria: And here. Lauren: Oh, yeah. Gina: You know what? This is a perfect time for a drink. Here, girls, come on, come on, come on. Here's to choice! Lauren: To choice. Gina: And always having one. Lauren: That's right. Sheila: (Thinking) why the hell are you smiling, Lauren? The poison should be working by now. You should be writhing in pain. Why aren't you? What's wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: Mom, what's going on? You didn't leave the treatment center, did you? Yolanda: No, no, no, no, I'm still here. I haven't slipped. Baby, I can't do this over the phone. Can you just come right over? Devon: I thought the doctors said that they didn't want us seeing each other just yet. Yolanda: I'm not in a prison, okay? I can see who I want. Now can you come over, Devon, please? For me? Devon: Yeah, all right, I'll try and come over, okay? But I gotta go. Yolanda: Okay. I'll see you soon. Devon: Bye-bye. Dru: Aw, you're still here, baby? Devon: Hey. I was just checking my voice mail. Dru: I see. Well, uh, you better get a move on. I don't want you to be late for class, Mr. "A" student. Devon: All right, I'll see you later. Dru: Okay, sweet. Neil: No, I'll call you next week. Okay, I'll speak to you then. Thanks. Bye- bye. Dru: Hey, honey. Neil: Hey, baby. Dru: I think I just caught Devon talking on the phone to a little honey. He tried to deny it, but I know. Do you know if he's seeing anyone in particular? Baby, what are you thinking ab-- Brad and Victoria? Are you thinking about getting mad or getting even? [SCENE_BREAK] (Telephone rings) Troy: Yeah. Hawkins. Michael: Hey, Hawk, Michael Baldwin. Did I catch you at a bad time? Troy: No worse than usual, Mike. What can I do for you? Michael: I need some information about a white male who was brought in last night-- name of Thomas Fisher. Troy: What do you need to know? Michael: Uh, has bail been set? Troy: Not yet. The hearing's in, uh, a couple hours. Michael: Did he make any calls when he was booked? Troy: Hold on a sec. It says here he called his son-- Kevin Fisher. Michael: Did his son come down to the station? Troy: He sure did. Michael: All right. Uh, thanks, Hawk. That's all for now. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: You're my lawyer? Chris: I'm Christine Blair. I've been assigned to your case. Tom: And when am I gonna get out of here? Chris: Well, your bail hearing will be later on this morning. I haven't had a chance to go over your file yet. Tom: You don't need to look at that pack of lies. All you gotta know is I was set up, pure and simple. Chris: Set up? Tom: I don't make drugs. I don't deal drugs. Somebody planted that stuff on my motorcycle. Chris: Any idea who might've done such a thing? Tom: Oh, yeah, could only be one person-- my stepson-- Michael Baldwin. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Okay, it's this one. And, yes, it's final. Gina: Oh, thank you. Thank you. Gloria: Okay, as long as you're sure. Lauren: Yes, I'm sure. Gloria: After all, you are going to be living with these pictures for a lifetime. And once in awhile, you and Michael will bring them out to reminisce about your special day. Lauren: Well, I hope we won't be reminiscing too much. Well, not unless we're old and rocking. Gloria: Honey? Gina: Lauren? What's wrong? Are you okay? Lauren: Yeah. Maybe I just had a little too much coffee. I... anyway, um, poor Michael. You know, he really wanted to play hooky today. Gloria: Oh, no time for that! Had too much to get accomplished. Lauren: But I feel guilty. You know, it was a year ago this week that we officially started dating. Gina: What a difference a year makes. Lauren: Isn't that the truth? It's 12 of the most romantic months of my life. And, you know, just when I don't think that he could top himself... he does. So I wanna do something really special and surprise him. Gina: What do you have in mind? Lauren: I was thinking with the weather being so beautiful that I would do a romantic rooftop dinner for just the two of us tonight. Gloria: Oh, Michael would love that. Gina: Listen, why don't you let me take care of the meal? And that way you don't have to, uh, bother yourself. Lauren: Really? Gina: Yeah. Lauren: Oh, Gina, that would be wonderful. Thank you. Gloria: And I'll take care of the dessert. After all, I know a thing or two about Michael's sweet tooth. Gina, as a matter of fact, why don't we go downstairs and see what your pastry chef is up to today? Lauren: All right, you two go ahead. I'm gonna call the photographer. If that's okay with you, Gloria? Gloria: Well, of course, its okay, Lauren. After all, this is your wedding. And you can do whatever you want. Lauren: You heard that, right? I can do whatever I want. Gloria: Ha ha ha. Come with me, Gina. Gina: Sure you can. Lauren: Yeah. (Sighs) Lauren: What's going on with me? Sheila: And so it begins. [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Your name is Tom Fisher? Tom: Yeah. Chris: The same Tom Fisher who was once married to Gloria Abbott? You have a son named Kevin? Tom: Why are you asking me that? Chris: Just answer the question. Tom: Yeah, that's me. What's it to you? Chris: Michael Baldwin is my law partner. I know all about you. Tom: Do you now? So is this more of Michael's doing? He sends me a lawyer who wants to see me rot in jail? Chris: Michael had nothing to do with my being assigned to your case. Tom: Yeah, sure he didn't. Chris: Believe me, I had no idea who you were until just now. And don't worry. I have no intention of representing you. I'm gonna call the public defender's office right now. Good day, Mr. Fisher. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Oh, I'm thinking pancakes. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, you know what I was thinking? I wanna throw Mikey a bachelor party next week. You wanna help me plan it? Scott: Sure, I guess. Kevin: Great. You know, he's, uh, he's just been such a-- such an awesome brother. I really wanna give him a great send-off, you know? Scott: All right, well, you have any ideas? Kevin: Uh, no, not really. But, um, something tells me he's gonna be in the mood to celebrate. Scott: Why, because he's getting married? Kevin: Uh, yeah, that. And the fact that my dad was arrested on drug charges last night. Scott: Oh, wow. Kevin: Yeah. Scott: I mean, I knew you had issues with the guy, but I had no idea he was into drugs. Kevin: Yeah, me neither. (Cell phone rings) Kevin: Wait, hold on. Hey, Mikey. Michael: Kevin, I need to talk to you now about Tom. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Thank you. Neil: Look, Dru, I'm not holding a grudge with Brad or anyone. Dru: Baby, I know you, and this whole situation is driving you crazy. Neil: Well, be that as it may, disagreements happen in business all the time. You know, I made my opinion known. The decision was made. Unfortunately, it wasn't in my favor. Now I'm moving forward, full speed ahead. Speaking of which, it's time for me to go. I gotta get to the office. Dru: Yes, you do. And don't you forget that you're a consummate professional. Neil: Yes, I am. Thank you, baby. [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Yolanda: Hey. (Sighs) you made it. Devon: Yeah, I did. What's going on, Mom? [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Thank you. Jack: So come on, I saw that reaction just now. Ashley: Yeah, well, I was just a little annoyed, because a certain person in question acted kind of strangely the other night in front of... Jack: And what, you're concerned that maybe she did the same thing last night? And the little person in question might be bothered by it? Ashley: Yeah. It crossed my mind. Jack: She seem bothered? Ashley: Not as far as I can tell. Jack: Abby, what do you say we go visit your dad? Abby: Sure! Jack: Great! Ashley: Jack! Jack! Jack: Come on, here we go. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheila: It's working. It's working. The poison is slowly eating away at Lauren's central nervous system. And how beautiful! She's being destroyed by her son's gift. Too bad my revenge will never be complete. What do you mean? What more can be done? Think about it. It's not enough to know that Lauren is suffering-- that she's gonna die. I wanna see it! I wanna be there for that bitch's last gasping breath. Oh, you're right. You're right. It's not enough just to hear of it. She has to know. She has to see who did this to her. That it was me! That I brought her to this place! And that there's nothing left for her to do but die. Exactly. I wanna be there. I wanna see it. But how? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, well, aren't the two of you in good cheer? Brad: Come here, you. Abby: Hi, Daddy. Brad: Hi, baby. Abby: Hi, Victoria. Victoria: Good morning, Abby. Abby: Victor said I could come out to the ranch and ride my horse sometime. Victoria: Your horse? Abby: Starfire. Victor gave him to me last year. I fell off, and I got scared. So I didn't want to ride him anymore, but now I think I'm ready to try again. Can you come with me? Victoria: You want me to come with you? Abby: Victor said you like to ride. How you did it all the time when you were my age. Victoria: Uh, my dad told you that, huh? Abby: It's true, isn't it? Victoria: It is. It's just that I haven't actually been riding in a long time. Abby: Me either. But Victor said it's like riding a bike. You never forget. Victoria: Huh. Well, I don't know. We'll see. Ashley: Okay, come on, Abby. We've got breakfast coming. Abby: Bye, Daddy. Brad: Bye, baby. I love you. Abby: Love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: How'd you get in here? Phyllis: I have an extra I.D. Card. But you shouldn't be asking me how. You should be asking me, "Why are you here, Phyllis?" "Why are you here?" (Sighs) I'm gonna answer that for you. You see, I'm here to make your day. In fact, I'm here to save your whole damn career. What do you think of that? [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Kevin: Mikey? Mikey, hey, what's going on? You sounded real intense on the phone. Michael: You could say that. Kevin: Guess you heard about Tom, huh? Pretty wild-- arrested for drugs. Who did-- hey, whoa, wait, what did I do? Michael: I'm just hoping you haven't ruined everything! Kevin: Okay, I'm lost. What did I do? Michael: You went down to the police station last night-- to see Tom? Kevin: Oh, that. Well, how do you know about that? Michael: What were you thinking? Tom calls, and you come running? After all these years, haven't you learned anything? Kevin: Well, what did you want me to do? Michael: How about nothing?! How about letting that sorry bastard cool his heels behind bars for just one night?! Would that have been so awful? All right, what's the damage? Kevin: What? Michael: Oh, I assume he got you to feel sorry for him. He probably told you some sob story, got all weepy. Please tell me you're not planning to pay his bail. 'Cause if that's the case, you will do that over my dead body. Kevin: No, no, I'm not paying his bail, Michael. Yes, I went to the jail last night. And, yes, I listened to tom's sob story about how he'd been set up. But I didn't believe a word of it. I left. End of story. Michael: For real? Kevin: For real. Michael: All right. Then I owe you an apology. I'm sorry. Kevin: Okay, fine, whatever. Well, look, given my history with the guy-- let's just forget it. Michael: Thank you. Kevin: But what did you mean when you said that you hoped I hadn't ruined everything? Michael: Oh, you know, the wheels of justice. You know, Tom Fisher finally getting what he deserves. Kevin: Yeah. I still can't believe it, though. Not that I'm surprised. He is that much of a lowlife. Michael: Just goes to show you there is no depth to which Tom Fisher will not sink. [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: I spoke with the public defender's office. I will be replaced as your attorney. Unfortunately, a new one will not be available until tomorrow. Tom: So what does that mean? Chris: It means either I represent you in your bail hearing later today-- Tom: Or I spend another night in jail. Chris: You choose. Tom: All right, all right, you're on for the hearing. Chris: Fine. I'll let the judge know your contention-- that the drug components were planted. And we'll go for a reasonable bail based on that. In the meantime, I'll review the details of your file. Tom: So you and Michael are partners, huh? You must know him pretty well. Chris: I know him extremely well. Tom: Hmm. Then you're aware that he hasn't always been a real straight shooter. He's had his own problems with the law. I mean, his past is just littered with all kinds of shady stuff. You know, stuff he'd probably just as soon forget about. Chris: What's your point? Tom: Well, stop and think about it, Ms. Blair. You know how much he hates me. And you know he can play dirty when it suits him. Now don't you think it's possible that he might've set up his dear old stepdad? Chris: I'm finished. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Let's try to get another slogan down. You know, something at least as good as the first one we had. Something maybe different... Brad? Are you with me? Brad: Yeah, I'm with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, you weren't kidding. Victoria's sure putting out some weird vibes around Abby. Ashley: She's probably not used to having a little half-sister running around. Jack: So what now? Brad just forces the two of them to be together no matter how much it might affect Abby? Ashley: Well, I don't know if it's affecting her at all, Jack, or if she's even noticed. Jack: Come on, she's a bright, perceptive kid. Ashley: Look, stop right there. I know what you're doing. You're blowing this out of proportion. Jack: I am simply trying to protect my niece. Ashley: Oh, please, if only that were true. You wanna make Brad look bad for your own purposes. Now here she is. Hush. Jack: Hey, kiddo, pancakes are here. Ashley: Sweetie, they're gonna get cold so let's put the coloring book aside. Abby: Mommy? Ashley: Hmm? Abby: Victoria may be my sister, but I don't think she likes me very much. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Yes, this is Drucilla Winters. Oh, hi. No, Devon isn't sick. What do you mean he's not at school yet? I see. All right, I'll have to get back to you, okay? Bye. Oh, God. Devon, tell me that wasn't who you were talking to. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: Mom, Mom, you gotta tell me what's going on. What's wrong? Yolanda: Nothing's wrong. I'm doing well. Devon: Really? Yolanda: Really. That's why I called you. I wanted you to see for yourself-- not have to take somebody's word for it. Look at me. Don't I look better? Devon: Yeah. You look a lot better. Yolanda: Yeah. And I wanted to thank you, baby. Because if you hadn't have found me in the park when you did, I wouldn't be here right now. You and Neil giving me all of that support-- Devon: Mom, mom, I'm... I'm just so happy to see how much better that you're doing. Yolanda: Yeah. Devon: All right, and you're right. Seeing you like this-- it makes it more real. Yolanda: With my mind not all doped up anymore, I feel like-- I realize how much I've messed up your life. You know, they say that part of what I gotta do is I have to face my past, you know? Make amends with all the people that I hurt. And I cannot tell you how hard it is for me to look at how much I hurt my baby boy. I am so ashamed. God, here I go again. I'm making it about myself. Devon: Mom, hey-- hey, you're going through a lot of changes right now. Isn't that what you're supposed to do here? Yolanda: Yeah, yeah, yeah, but that's no excuse, you know? I mean, a mother is supposed to make it about her kid-- not herself. You know, and I been talking to the counselors. And it is the most important thing to me-- is to be a good mother for you. Devon: I want you to see something, Mom. Yolanda: What is it? [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: So Mom loved the necklace. I saw her wearing it again this morning when I ran into her. Sheila: That's nice. Scott: I've never had a chance to be around her like this before. I'm really starting to feel like I'm--I'm part of a family, you know? Kevin--he even asked me to help him plan Michael's bachelor party next week. Sheila: That sounds like fun. Scott: It's not like either of us have a clue what we're doing. We've never been to one before. Sheila: I'm sure you've heard about them before-- what happens. Scott: Yeah, but... something tells me Michael's a little classier than the whole stripper popping out of a cake routine. Oh, you know, I bet I could find some ideas online. [SCENE_BREAK] [Sheila remembering.] Gina: What do you have in mind? Lauren: I was thinking with the weather being so beautiful that I would do a romantic rooftop dinner for just the two of us tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Hey, this looks promising. Brenda, what do you think? Sheila: I think that's it. I think that's the answer. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Speaking as, uh, somebody who made a jump, I can tell you, you'd be a lot happier at jabot. And you being a man of such accomplishment, pride, honor-- Neil: Okay, who sent you here? Was it Jack or was it Jill? Is this an official job offer? Phyllis: Do you want it to be? Listen, Neil, you're not gonna let what happened between our kids get in the way, are you? Neil: I wouldn't let anything that happened with Lily or Daniel stop me from making a sound career decision. Phyllis: Good, good, I'm glad to hear that. Because you know I have nothing but the utmost respect for you and your talent. You know that, don't you? Listen, I wouldn't be surprised if you'd wanna leave Newman Enterprises after the way they've been treating you lately. Come on, Neil, you know what I'm talking about. I'm talking about that whole stock debacle with Brad Carlton. It's embarrassing. I mean, wouldn't you wanna be with a team who treats you in the way that you deserve to be treated? Neil: Phyllis, I heard you out, because I've learned that it's... better to do that than have you hassle me incessantly. But... one, I'm not interested. And two, frankly, I'm a little insulted that you'd even equate your situation with mine. Phyllis: Oh, my, "insulted," such a strong word. Yes, there are differences between us but-- Neil: That's right. You have jumped ship over to the other team-- over to the other side. I have worked-- worked for this company a lot longer than you have. I've been very, very successful here. Phyllis: All the more reason for you to leave Newman Enterprises, Neil. Come on, it's a no-brainer. The way they've marginalized you? It's embarrassing. I wouldn't blame you if you were angry. I mean, who wouldn't be? [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: How can that be the answer? You haven't even heard the idea. Sheila: That's because I came up with my own idea, Scott. You and Kevin should throw him his bachelor party tonight. Scott: Tonight? There's no way. Sheila: Why not? Think about it-- how many people were you and Kevin gonna invite to this shindig, anyway? Scott: I don't know. I don't even know who Michael's friends are. Sheila: See? See, you wanna do something really special for Michael, you just make it the three of you guys. You guys go out together. You bond. Scott: I mean, that might be cool. Um, give us a chance to get to know each other. Sheila: Exactly! Scott: But why tonight? Sheila: Because the longer you wait, the more hectic things are gonna be. Scott: On account of the wedding. Yeah, you're right. You know, sooner would be better. Sheila: Yeah, you think Kevin will go for it? Scott: I don't see why not. But it's just not a lot of time. Sheila: Well, then we shouldn't be wasting any time here, should we? You should be out there tracking him down. Scott: Yeah, but what about our session? We were gonna try-- Sheila: No, no, that's okay, because you know what? Family is what is important. They always come first. And you need to get out there and have some fun. Scott: Okay. Sheila: All right, so go. Go, go, go, go, go. Scott: All right. Sheila: Go. Sheila: Well, everything... is falling into place. [SCENE_BREAK] Gina: Lauren, everything's all set for your dinner with Michael. Gloria: The menu is to die for. Gina really outdid herself. Gloria: Lauren? Gina: Did you hear what we said, honey? Gloria: Lauren? Are you okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Of course Victoria likes you. She's just not used to having a little sister. That's all. Abby: Maybe. But she's still not very friendly. Did I do something wrong? Ashley: Of course you didn't do anything wrong. I don't even want you to think that way. Jack: You know what? Why don't I take Abby downstairs to meet Frances? Ashley: Okay. Jack: Come on, kiddo. Ashley: Bye, sweetie. Abby: Bye, Mommy. Ashley: I love you. Abby: I love you, too. Ashley: You have a great day, okay? And you didn't do anything wrong. Abby: I will. Ashley: Okay, bye-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Well, Bradley, it seems like we're... running out of steam here. Brad: Yeah, it sure feels that way, doesn't it? Victoria: Yeah, so why don't we just take a break? Maybe get our blood flowing with a little exercise or something? And then we can just come back to this. What do you say? Do you wanna head down to the gym with me? Brad: Um, sure. Sure. Why don't you go ahead and I'll, uh, catch up with you in a few minutes. Victoria: Okay. See you in a few minutes. [SCENE_BREAK] Yolanda: I don't understand it all, but I do know what this means. You got an "A." I am so proud of you. Devon: Thanks. Yolanda: What time does school start? Are you gonna be late? Dru: He already is late, Yolanda. You need to get to school, Devon. Devon: Listen, I just wanted to stop by-- Dru: You need to-- do you understand me? You need to go to school. Yolanda: Go on, son. Devon: I'll see you later. Yolanda: Thanks for coming. Devon: Bye. Dru: Yolanda, we need to talk. [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Is Michael here? Kevin: No, he went out. Chris: Any idea where I could find him? Kevin: He didn't say where he was going. Is something wrong? Chris: I'm not sure. Kevin: Does it involve my brother? Chris: I hope to hell it doesn't, Kevin. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: Listen, have you heard from my lawyer? Troy: No, I haven't. Tom: Do you know if she left the building? Troy: Sorry. Tom: What if she's not back in time for my bail hearing? Troy: Well, then I guess you're not going anywhere anytime soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: I am not going to dignify this with any more discussion. Phyllis: You know I'm right. Neil: I'm very satisfied with my career path here at Newman and the respect I've been shown over the years. Phyllis: I don't believe you. Neil: Phyllis, you and I have diametrically opposed attitudes towards work. And it can be summed up in one word-- loyalty. I clearly value it, and you don't. Phyllis: Wow. Loyalty. Hmm. All right, that's fine. Let's talk about loyalty. Let's, uh, talk about that. Um... the Newmans-- they chose to reward a man who has tried to steal their company more than once over a man who played a major role in saving it. Where's their loyalty to you? Neil: Time to go, Phyllis. (Cell phone rings) Jack: Talk to me, sugar. Phyllis: He didn't take the bait. Jack: But you did get through to him-- at least a little bit? Phyllis: This isn't a one-shot deal, you know that? Jack: Oh, no, no. There's much more to come on this score. Phyllis: Uh-huh. You're a bad, bad boy. Jack: And it doesn't stop there. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Okay, so what's going on with you and Victoria? Is it becoming more than business? Brad: I really don't think that's any of your concern. Ashley: It is if you continue to inject our daughter into your social life. It is very much my concern. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I'm okay. I'm fine. I'm just-- I'm a little under the weather. Gina: Are you sure? Because you don't look well, honey. Gloria: Lauren, Gina's right. Maybe you should postpone your dinner with Michael tonight, huh? Lauren: No, no. I'm fine. I just-- I need to go home and rest a little. Really, I just need to rest. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheila: (Humming) to justice finally being done. Settling old scores once and for all. Sheila: Tonight's the night, Lauren-- the night I watch you die. (Laughing) [NEXT_ON] Jack: Brad Carlton is using you, and not just in business. Victoria: What are you implying? Ashley: I don't want Abby spending time with you and Victoria. Tom: Why don't you just admit you set me up?

Ashley tells Jack that she was a little disturbed when she realized that Victoria didn't like Abby

Daniel: Is that it? Do we have everything? Colleen: Uh, yeah, I think so. Daniel: Yeah. (Sighs) You good? You okay? Colleen: Yeah, I'm fine. I just think we should get back to our rooms before anyone notices. Daniel: That is probably a good idea. Daniel: (Chuckles) Colleen: (Clears throat) Daniel: I'll see you later. Colleen: Yeah, see you later. Daniel: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: I had the weirdest dream last night, that we got married in an ashram. Oh, wait. Anyway, I woke up. You were gone, so I figured you'd bailed. Jana: Yeah, you know, I thought about that. Kevin: Yeah? Jana: But, my love, I've got some very bad news for you. It looks like you're stuck with me forever. (Sighs) I was just taking all of this in so I could remember the perfect wedding. Kevin: Hmm. Yeah, I say we come back here on our tenth anniversary, renew our vows. Jana: Yeah. I'll ride down the aisle on a Harley. (Laughs) Kevin: Good. Amber: (Sighs) Jana: Amber? Kevin: Whoa, what's with the bag? River is planning breakfast. Amber: Um, yeah, I booked an early flight. I've just got a ton of stuff to do. Oh, your wedding was so awesome. You know, you guys, you're, um, you're really lucky to have each other. Jana: God, poor Amber. Kevin: What's, uh, what's happening? Jana: Well, you know, last night, I went to go get a glass of water. I saw Daniel with Colleen. Kevin: With, with? Jana: Let's just say we weren't the only ones practicing the kama sutra last night, and by the looks of it, I think Amber saw them together. Kevin: (Winces) Yikes. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: It looks like you're doing your own coffee runs. Nick: (Chuckles) Victoria: Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Nick: I was up half the night with your husband working with the FBI. Victoria: (Sighs) Yeah, I know. He crawled into bed around 3:00 in the morning. Nick: You know, you put a big reward out there, you start getting in tips from everywhere. Victoria: (Sighs) Are there any new leads? Nick: One, maybe. This bus driver said he thought Dad got off his bus down in El Paso. Victoria: (Sighs) That's not very much, is it? Nick: Mm, who knows? Paul's meeting with him now. What's your day looking like? Victoria: Oh, I'm busy. I'm meeting with, uh, all of my department heads. Nick: Oh. Glad to be running the show? Victoria: Yeah. I wish the circumstances were a little different, but being back at Newman feels like being home. Nick: Is, uh, Adam driving you crazy? Victoria: (Sighs) I feel like I need a clone just to rein him in. Honestly, I don't know how Dad does it. Victoria: Please, sit down. Kay: Ahh, now let me look at the person in charge of Newman. Well, you know, their gain, Jabot's loss. Victoria: Thank you, Katherine. That's very sweet of you. Kay: Oh, it's true. I'm just sorry you felt you had to resign. Victoria: Well, you know, after my mother left, I didn't really feel right working with Jill anymore. I mean, after all, Jill is, um, she's Jill. Kay: That's an understatement. (Chuckles) After what your mother's been through this year, she's a very lucky woman to have a daughter like you that's so loving and--and loyal. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Is, uh, Grandma coming? Jill: I didn't invite her. Cane: It's still her company. Jill: Look, I would have if she showed any respect at all for my abilities, but she doesn't. The important thing is I have respect for your abilities. Cane: Thank you. Jill: You're gonna make a fine C.E.O. Cane: I appreciate the faith you have in me, Mom. Jill: Now in the beginning, I will be guiding you, okay? But as time goes on, you'll be your own man. I won't be looking over your shoulder every minute. Cane: Do you feel that's what Grandma did to you? Jill: She still does, every chance she gets. [SCENE_BREAK] [Clattering] Michael: Ahh, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. Lauren: Aw. Jana: Oh, Mrs. Fisher. Michael: Good morning. Kevin: God, I love the sound of that. Jana: Mm. Lauren: (Chuckles) Okay. Jana: So did you two sleep well? Lauren: Oh, well, I did, but, you know, Michael doesn't do well on a water bed. He had nightmares about the "Titanic" all night. Michael: No, no, no, no. The only nightmare I had was about meeting "Old blowhard," and I mean, what did Gloria ever see in him? Jana: Well, love can be unpredictable, can't it, lovey? Kevin: Mm. Lauren: Yeah, and where is Gloria? It's so quiet. Kevin: Oh, she and Jeff left last night. I think she was really freaked out, you know, seeing River for the first time in 40 years. I am glad she stuck around through the ceremony, though. Lauren: Mm. Michael: I think she was shocked, I guess. Lauren: Mm-hmm. Jana: Well, I'm sorry she can't be here. Lauren: Yes, well, we're here. Kevin: Yes. Lead me to the tofu scramble. Jana: Ooh, I will. Lauren: (Laughs) Jana: (Giggles) Michael: Look, uh, why don't you go eat? I'm gonna check in with the sitter again. Lauren: Oh, no, you don't. You went to the top of that stupid mountain twice last night. Fen's okay. You're just trying to avoid your father. Michael: I've heard enough of that man's spiritual babble to last a lifetime. Lauren: You searched for him for so many years, and now you've found him. I-I think it'd be a real shame if you left without seeing him again. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Hey, did you talk to the bus driver? Nikki: Paul and I just met with him. Paul: Credible witness-- made eye contact, never changed his story. Nick: Well, if it was Dad that was on that bus... Nikki: We showed him a picture of your father, and he swears that's the man he drove to El Paso. Nick: All right, let's just say it was Dad who went to El Paso. Do you think he would try and cross the border into Mexico? Paul: Well, yeah, it's possible, but there is no guarantee that Mexico is his final destination. So without more information, we're looking for a needle in a haystack. [SCENE_BREAK] [Victor remembering] J.T.: Walter Palin, second from the left, also known as Tony Amatto. If anybody's responsible for what happened to Sabrina, that's your guy. [SCENE_BREAK] [Clattering] Daniel: (Whispers) Ow. (Winces) (Normal voice) Hey. Good morning. Colleen: Morning. Daniel: (Sighs) Colleen: Sleep well? Daniel: Yes. Yes, I did. It was a very nice night. (Chuckles) Jana: Good morning. Ready for breakfast? Colleen: Uh, yeah. I'm starving, actually. Jana: Good. Come on, then. Everyone's over there. Colleen: Okay. Daniel: Where's Amber? Is she still sleeping? Jana: Uh, Daniel, can I speak to you for a moment? Daniel: Yeah. Colleen: I'll just be over there. Daniel: Okay. Jana: Amber took an early flight. Daniel: What'd she take an early flight for? Jana: She saw you and Colleen last night. River: My friends, a word or two before we part. Kevin, Jana, all those we've chanced to meet, I hold you in my heart as you're away. Hold firm to love. Listen to your heart and know that Ashram Bhakti is your home. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Adam, I need to speak with you. Adam: Good morning to you, too, Sis. Any news on Victor? Victoria: What is this? Adam: (Sighs) Adam: This is our offer to buy a factory in Russia. Victoria: (Sighs) Adam: It fulfills a need at a bargain price. Victoria: You can't bid like this without my approval. Adam: You know... Victoria: Cancel it. Adam: Victor would be all over this. Victoria: Let me worry about our dad. Adam: You know, you do that, and when he returns, and he will, he'll be furious that you sat on your hands. If you don't think so, you don't know him as well as you think you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: And the name of that town again? (Mouthing words) Okay. And it's not his first time? All right. Great, Diego, thanks. I appreciate it. Nikki: What? Paul: Well, a friend of mine in Puerto Vallarta-- I sent all the information on Victor's case, uh, to him, and he recognized the name Walter Palin. Nikki: So what did he say? Paul: Well, it seems as though our friend Walter, um, goes to the Mexican coast every time things get a little hot, a small fishing village called Bucerias. Nikki: Okay, so if he were taking a bus to this village from Genoa City, would it go through El Paso? Paul: Well, yeah. I think that would be an-- a natural entry point, right. Nikki: Well, that's gotta be it. That's Victor's plan. He's looking for Walter. [SCENE_BREAK] Walter: (Sighs) I hear the tuna are still running. You still got that boat for charter? Man: Same boat, different captain. Walter: Will you tell the new guy to be here tomorrow at 5:00 A.M., hmm? Victor: Salud. Victor: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: (Sighs) River: Michael. Michael: Yeah. River: I called us strangers yesterday. Michael: You did. River: Stay another day, a day or two. I'll get to know you better. You'll know me. Michael: It's a little late for that. River: Make time. Michael: You had plenty of time over the, what, uh, oh, uh, last 40 years? But you never bothered. Why should I? River: Everything happens for a reason. Michael: (Scoffs) River: Something has put us here together now. You--you think you choose the path? It chooses you. Michael: Oh, that's-- that's so much clearer. Thank you. River: You think me something other than I am. I always wished the very best for you. Michael: (Laughs) Rich. Wishing didn't do me much good when I was a scared little kid living hand-to-mouth. Do you have any idea how a son feels when his father abandons him? Michael: He thinks it's his fault. Ahh. That scars him. The son grows up. You think maybe the scars aren't there, but they're there. They're still there. The damaged son, you know, the one who just, you know, didn't heal quite right, and he does stupid things, dangerous things. He does sick, evil things. Just maybe, maybe if he'd had a father to guide him, someone to maybe show him what a real man is like. Maybe he wouldn't have chosen that particular path. River: I'd undo your pain if I could. Michael: Well, you can't, so you're off the hook, huh? River: The past is past. You live it and move on. You learn its lessons. Then you let it go. Dwelling on it is just a waste of time. Michael: The time I wasted... (Sighs) Wondering who you were... Michael: Making up stories about why you weren't with me... Michael: (Laughs) Wasting time hoping that there really was a good reason why you weren't there. Well, you know what I figured out? It turns out that was my big waste of time. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: You know, we could drop a mention of the engagement party into the P.R. for your new promotion. Cane: Um, I'd like to, uh, keep that celebration as low-key as possible. In fact, I'd like to bag the party. Jill: Why are you marrying Chloe? Cane: You know why I'm marrying Chloe. Jill: Yeah, exactly. It's the best way to establish parental rights. Cane: I'm not gonna let a child of mine suffer because of a train wreck of a mother, and you know-- you know she's gonna be a train wreck. Jill: A child of yours suffer, huh? You think your child won't know that daddy can't stand mommy? Well, then you don't know kids very well. Cane: So are you saying I shouldn't marry her? Jill: (Sighs) Look, I know she's not Lily, okay? But I also know that you are doing this because you believe it's the right thing to do, and that is honorable, Cane, and I support that. Cane: And just because it is the right thing to do, it doesn't mean I have to like doing it. Jill: But you're gonna make damn sure that Chloe knows how unhappy you are, huh? Cane: I can't fake what I don't feel, Mom. Jill: Listen to me, Cane. If you are going to be a family, you owe it to the family to give this marriage 100%, because if you treat it as a sham, if you punish your wife right from day one, it's gonna be a disaster for both of you, but the one who will suffer most is your child. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Well, do you have any openings at your office for a Harvard M.B.A.? (Sighs) Heather: Bad day at Newman? Adam: Yeah, that's an understatement. (Sighs) Oh, there's no point in even staying there. I mean, I cannot do deals here just as well as I can there. Besides, the scenery's a lot better. Heather: So I guess that means Victoria said no to your Russian bid. Adam: Exactly... Heather: Hmm. Adam: Even though it was a great opportunity. Victor would have been all over it. Heather: Well, when your dad gets back, he's not gonna like what he sees. Adam: When my dad gets back, there's gonna be hell to pay. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: He'd never pull a stunt like this if Dad were here. He tried to once, and he paid for it big-time, if you remember. Do you know if Paul talked to that bus driver about Dad? Nick: Yeah. Mom was there, too. Victoria: Please tell me he was credible. (Sighs) Nick: They're cautiously optimistic. Victoria: (Sighs) We should just put Adam on the case and tell him to never come back. Nick: Works for me. That would put us out of harm's way. Victoria: And Newman Enterprises. Nick: Well, if it was up to Adam, it'd be Adam Enterprises. Victoria: When Dad gets back and finds out what's going on, Adam is in for it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Sweetheart... Michael: Yeah. Lauren: Ready to go? Michael: I am ready. River: Michael, Lauren, my thoughts and prayers go with you and your son. Lauren: Thank you. River: I wonder, do-- (Sighs) Do you, uh, would you-- do you have a photograph? Lauren: Of--of our son? Um, yes, I do. It's a couple months old, but... River: Look at those eyes. He's an old soul. You're lucky to have him, and he you. Michael: If Fenmore's lucky, it's because we put his needs before ours. That's something parents do. River: I hope it's never tested. Michael: I do, too, but if we are, we'll know what to do. Lauren: Michael is an amazing father. River: I'm sure he is. Michael, before you--before you go, I-I-I-I need to know... Michael: What? River: Would you have preferred if our only contact were in a... prison visiting room? Michael: W-w-what, if you hadn't gone on the run from the police all those years ago? Michael: At least I would have known who and what you are. Michael: Until yesterday, all I could do was wonder. River: I see. I understand. I see. Safe journeys. Lauren: To you, too. Michael: Let's go. Oh, and, uh, I won't be contacting the authorities. River: I thank you from my heart. Michael: Lauren! Lauren: I'm coming. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: Are you still thinking about Victoria? Adam: Oh, thank you. Heather: Mm-hmm. Adam: Yeah, all of them, actually. Heather: Hmm. Adam: They act like I'm from another planet, you know, like I'm so different. Adam: Am I difficult? Heather: Um... Adam: (Laughs) Come on. Heather: Sometimes, but that's okay. You know, when I was at the D.A.'s office in Chicago, I had a perfect record in court, but my performance reviews always said, "Cold and aloof with coworkers." Adam: Yeah, I can see that. Heather: What? Adam: I'm just playing. No, you're wonderful. Heather: I don't want to come across like that. Adam: You don't. Heather: I-I-I try. I try not to, but I don't know. You know, sometimes I still feel like the girl that shows up to a party in a cocktail dress when everyone else is in jeans. You know what I mean? Adam: I do, in fact. You know, my first day at Harvard... (Chuckles) I showed up with, uh, you know, the full tie and blazer and everything. Heather: Oh, wow. (Laughs) Adam: Nothing says "Straight off a farm from Kansas" like a tie on your first day, you know? Heather: Right. Well... (Clears throat) I would have been able to see who you really were. Adam: (Sniffles) Oh, yeah? Heather: Yeah. Adam: Who's that? Heather: The smartest guy in the lecture hall, an amazing guy. Adam: That's really sweet. It's too bad Victoria doesn't see things that way. Heather: Her loss. Adam: I can be fun, right? Heather: Yeah. Yeah. Adam: Yeah. Heather: Spontaneous... Adam: I can do that. Heather: Mm-hmm. Adam: You know, I don't see any reason why we shouldn't, uh, play while everyone else is working. Heather: See, that-- that doesn't sound aloof at all to me. Adam: Good. Do you still have that bathing suit? Heather: Yes. Even better. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: (Grunts) Well, good wedding, huh? Daniel: Mm-hmm. Colleen: Why are you being so weird? You've been like this all morning. Daniel: I'm not acting weird. Colleen: Look, I get it. I'm the rebound girl, but that's fine, because you're the rebound guy, okay? Let's play it by ear. No one has to know. Daniel: (Laughs) Oh, okay. Actually, um, it's a little late for that. See, Kevin and Jana know, and Amber knows. Michael: Everything's out of the drawers. I've checked the closets. Lauren: Really? Did you lock the door? Michael: Yes. Yes, I did. Lauren: Okay. Good, good. Daniel: Hey. Lauren: Hi. Michael: Morning. Daniel: Morning. Hey. Kevin: Peace. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Lauren: Aw. Jana: Aw, my poetic husband. Daniel: You know what, Kevin? I may love you, but you're full of crap, all right? You can't wait to be alone with her and just-- Lauren: Aw. All right, you guys, have a fabulous honeymoon. Kevin: Thank you. Lauren: We're going. Jana: Oh! Michael: Bye. Kevin: Bye. Michael: Congratulations, Brother, Jana. Jana: Thank you so much for coming. Daniel: Good-bye. Enjoy. Kevin: Thank you. Colleen: Thank you. Bye. Lauren: All right. Daniel: Behave. Behave. Lauren: See you guys. Bye. Jana: We will. Colleen: Bye. Jana: Have a safe flight. Daniel: We will. Kevin: (Sighs) All right, well, there will be no high-stakes poker for you, young lady. Jana: Sorry? Kevin: You are incapable of bluffing. What's going on? Jana: Well, it's Daniel and Colleen. Kevin: And Amber-- though not at the same time. However, that could be the solution. Jana: (Laughs) Oh, God. You saw how upset Amber was. She really loves Daniel. She won't want to share him, so either way you look at it, someone's going to get hurt. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Um, hi. Can I get a double espresso latte, um, with, like, cinnamon flakes... Kay: Amber? Amber: Mrs. C., hey. Working on your memoirs, huh? Kay: Uh-huh, on one of my marriages to Rex. Amber: "One of"? Kay: Mm-hmm. It's a life well-lived. Amber: Hmm. Kay: How was, uh, Jana and Kevin's wedding? Amber: It was okay. Kay: (Gasps) Just "Okay"? You know, I mean, Jana's such a colorful person. I can't believe she wouldn't plan a very colorful kind of event, such as, um, at Malibu, at the beach... Amber: Um, it was in an ashram, actually. Um, there was this hippie guru guy named River who married them. Um, he actually reminded me of a guy my mom used to date once, except River was sober. Kay: That's a plus for the clergy. Amber: Yeah, it-- it was really beautiful. Kevin and Jana-- they're totally committed to each other. You know, n-nothing can come between 'em. Kay: Uh, what, what is it? Amber: What else? Kay: Daniel? Amber: (Sighs) While we were there, um, Daniel had sex with Colleen. (Sighs) You know, I wanted to be angry instead of all sad and hurt inside. Kay: Well, anger can be very motivating. Amber: Yeah, after I saw Daniel and Colleen together, I said to myself, "You know what? Don't be sad. Just get even." So I went out clubbing. Kay: Good for you. Amber: Mm-hmm. I danced with this really mad-hot surfer guy, except the only thing is, um... (Sighs) I wished he was Daniel. Kay: Well, had that been me, and I was once, I would not have wasted one moment of my time on a man who broke my heart. Amber: You wouldn't? Kay: No. I would have looked around and picked the sexiest man in that club, and I would have gone home with him. Amber: Really? Kay: Oh, yeah. I mean, romance is grand, but sometimes so is a hot roll in the hay with a millionaire or a surfer dude. Amber: (Laughs) I think you mean that. Kay: Oh, I do. I do. And I don't regret any one of my many, many flings, and neither should you. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: Are you feeling better? Adam: Yes, much. Heather: Mm-hmm? Show me. Nick: I'm glad to see you taking Dad's disappearance so well. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So we think that Victor went to this village to find Walter Palin. J.T.: Well, it makes sense. Nikki: Walter better pray he doesn't find him. J.T.: Victor wants to make Walter pay for Sabrina's death. Paul: I think we'd better check it out. J.T.: When can you leave? Paul: How about the next flight? J.T.: I'll book it. Nikki: I was just in Mexico for that charade of a wedding. Now I'm going back. Yes, I am coming with you to find Victor. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Still here, huh? Adam: (Sighs) Heather: (Clears throat) Adam: How are the, uh, FBI guys? Nick: Oh, yeah, they're-- you know, they're in the house, and you're here. Of course, you would have known that if you'd bothered to check for yourself. Adam: Come on, Nick. You know, I care about Victor just as much as you do. Nick: Oh, yeah, Adam. It shows. Adam: (Sighs) I'm so sick of this. I'm so sick of this. Heather: We seem to have the most terrible timing. Adam: (Sighs) you know what, Babe? Don't worry about it, okay? Heather: Okay. Adam: Come here. Mm. I could go and join their FBI search party and all of that, but Nick would just find some other reason to rag on me. He and Victoria have a mindset, and, um, there's nothing I'm gonna do to change that. Heather: Well, I know how much that bothers you. Adam: You know, my mom used to sit under this oak tree back on the farm in Kansas just to think. You know, she'd-- thought it was the most peaceful place in the world. After she died, I, uh, I went and sat under that oak tree for hours just talking to her. And that was the way that I grieved. I think Victor disappears. That's his way, you know? He's missing because he wants to be. Heather: Do you think he's gonna come back when he's ready? Adam: Not a moment sooner. Heather: You know they'll keep looking for him. Adam: Yeah, I know, and he's not gonna appreciate being found. But listen, don't even worry. I-I don't care what Nick and Victoria think about me anymore. I am my father's son. Try as they may, they can't change that. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey. Amber: You're back. Daniel: Yeah, I caught the first flight out after breakfast. It was too bad you missed it. It was actually really good. Amber: Mm. I had better things to do. Daniel: Uh, yeah. Uh, listen, um, I wanted to talk to you, just get this out there. W-what happened with me and Colleen-- that was not planned. You know, I wasn't doing that intentional to hurt you or anything. Amber: (Scoffs) You know, you actually did me a favor. Daniel: I did? Amber: Yeah. You know, I didn't want to sit around and get all sad and obsessive about it, and so I decided to go out clubbing in Malibu, and that's where I met Liam. Daniel: Who's Liam? Amber: Well, you know, he's this amazing guy. He's--he's a surfer, and we had a few drinks, and we danced, and we talked about all these, like, surf competitions, 'cause he's won, like, all of 'em. Daniel: That's funny you talked about surf-- you don't surf. Amber: Well, you know, he can teach me. And then we started kissing, and you know, one thing lead to another, and-- you know how that goes-- and then we went back to his place, and... talk about stamina. I mean, surfers are really, really strong and, oh, it was just, uh, it was just really an amazing night, you know? And I have you to thank for it, so thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Katherine. Kay: I was told I would find you here. Jill: Yeah, I was just meeting Cane. You missed him, actually. Kay: Well, that's exactly what you wanted, since you forgot to tell me about it. Jill: Well, there was no need to tell you. Cane's the new C.E.O. of Jabot, and we were just mapping out a strategy for the transition. Kay: I still say he's wrong for it. Jill: (Gasps) My mother disagrees with my decision? Alert the media. Kay: Oh, for heaven's sakes, Jill. It wasn't that long ago he was serving drinks behind that bar. Jill: That's right, and I was a manicurist when I started, but I learned, and he'll learn. Good instincts are the important thing, and he has those. Kay: Why rush? He needs to be more seasoned. Jill: I cannot manage both Jabot and Chancellor Industries, and he's the only person I can trust. Now he's ready. Just let me do my job, okay? Stop running my life. Kay: I'm simply trying to guide your life. Jill: (Sighs) But I don't need your guidance. A little respect would be refreshing, though. Kay: How about a little loyalty, hmm? Jill: Why should I be loyal to you when you have so little faith in me? [SCENE_BREAK] River: Aha, there you are. Your adventure together begins. Jana: (Sighs) Oh, thank you so much for everything, River. Our wedding turned out to be so beautiful. Kevin: Yeah, we knew it was gonna be memorable, just, uh, not this memorable. River: Ahh. Jana: (Sighs) River: Michael needs time and so maybe, uh, maybe so do I. The Arabs say Inshallah-- "If God wills." I'll see him or I won't. Inshallah. Peace. Inshallah, Guru. Jana: (Chuckles) River: Peace. Jana: And so it begins. Kevin: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: You could have just called. Michael: I'm Victor's attorney. It's my duty. Believe me, we're in, we're out, we're home with Fenmore, and I'm gonna hold my son and never let him go. Lauren: You are not your father. Michael: Do you realize both my parents are murderers? I could put them both in jail. In fact, if I don't and word ever gets out, I could be disbarred. Lauren: Okay, you promised River, you are not gonna call the police. Michael: No, no, I won't, but that's as far as I'll go. Gloria is my cross to bear, but the guru-- I'm never gonna see that man again. Lauren: Oh, hi, Victoria. Victoria: Hi. Michael: Victoria, we just got back from California. I'm checking in. Any word on Victor? Victoria: Uh, well, there is one decent tip. Um, a driver says dad was on his bus to El Paso. Michael: El Paso? Why El Paso? Victoria: I don't know. I have no idea. J.T. and Paul are checking into it. So how was the wedding? Lauren: Ahh, the wedding. Well, um, it was very unique. Michael: It was at an ashram. That's kind of new age meets Age of Aquarius. Lauren: Well, it was originally supposed to be at a cemetery, so this was a little-- Michael: Yeah, this was such a step up. Lauren: Exactly. Michael: (Sighs) Nick: Hey. Michael: Hey. Lauren: Hi. Nick: Welcome back. Michael: Good seeing you. Lauren: How you doing? Victoria: Uh, any word from the feds? Nick: Well, they're working real hard to find Dad. You know, I just ran into Adam and Heather down at the pool. They were hooking up. Lauren: Hmm. Victoria: (Sighs) Man, I wish we could kick him outta there. Michael: Well, maybe you can. Nick: No, Dad really wants him there. Michael: Mnh-mnh. Uh, for tax purposes, your father transferred ownership to the corporation years ago. Lauren: So Newman Enterprises owns the ranch? Michael: Correct. Nick: Hmm. Well, well, well. It sounds like you're Adam's landlord. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I appreciate that you want to do this, Nikki, but you cannot go with me to Mexico. Nikki: Why not? Paul: (Sighs) Because it's dangerous. Walter is part of the mob. He is a killer, and if Victor is truly after him, there is no telling what might happen. Nikki: All right, let's talk about what has happened then. David happened. All of this tragedy happened because of me. I have to go, Paul. Paul: So you want me to knowingly put you in danger? I won't do that. Nikki: Paul, we can take the private jet. Paul: (Sighs) Nikki: It'll be faster. I'll tell Victoria I need it for business. Paul: It's a bad idea. Nikki: Do you understand that I lie awake night after night thinking about how this is all my fault? I'm responsible for this. Coming with you to Mexico is the only way that I can live with myself. Paul: (Sighs) You're not gonna give up, are you? Nikki: No. Paul: Okay. So you win, but we're doing it together. Nikki: All right. Thank you. And please hold off on telling J.T. because he'll tell Victoria. She'll tell Nicholas, and they'll try to stop me. Paul: Right, as well they should. J.T.: Okay, you're flying out tomorrow afternoon at 1:00. Paul: Okay, thank you, but, um, there's been a little change of plans. Nikki: Actually, Paul is leaving as soon as possible on the Newman jet. Paul: Just so you know, there is no guarantee that I will find Victor or that I'm even looking in the right place. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: (Chuckles) Girl: Gracias. [NEXT_ON] Walter: Oh, are you the new captain? Victor: Sí. Adam: Enjoy this while it lasts, Victoria, 'cause when Dad gets home, and he will, I wouldn't want to be you. Nikki: Paul, Paul. Paul: What? Nikki: She's wearing Sabrina's earring.

Jill begins grooming Cane for his new position as CEO

Joey: Guys, I didn't have open-heart surgery. You don't have to stay with me all night. Kayla: Come on, Mr. Smart-alec, you had a serious surgical procedure in LA, and now you're here and you need to recover. Joey: So, I'm not Superman. Bullets don't bounce off me like rubber balls. Steve: Don't worry. You'll build up a tolerance. Kayla: Oh, funny. Can I get you anything? Are you hungry? Joey: No, thanks. I'm good. You know, I have to admit I'm glad I get to go home tomorrow, but part of me is gonna miss living on the lam, not knowing what's coming next. Kayla: Oh, like being arrested or kidnapped, or being shot...yeah, it's a regular roller coaster. Joey: I know this was hard on you guys, and for that, I'm really sorry. I really am. But... it all turned out okay in the end, right? Hey, you and I made a pretty good team out there, didn't we? Victor: How was your meeting? Maggie: Comforting. It's nice to be around people who actually listen to how I feel. Victor: Listen, I'm sorry for the way I went off on you and Brady earlier. My only explanation is that I just love you so damn much that any time you hurt, I feel the pain as well. I'll give you some space. Maggie: No. Wait--don't go. Summer: [Sighs] $100,000. [Suspenseful music] [Knocking at door] Theresa: [Laughing] Yeah! Brady: Hey, hi. Theresa: Hey, hi. Brady: Sorry I'm late. Hello, big guy. Theresa: That's okay. Brady: The meeting went longer than I thought it would. Theresa: Yeah, all afternoon. Is everything okay? Brady: Yeah. It was more of a clash of personalities more than anything, but by the time it was over, we were on the same page. Theresa: That's good to hear. Brady: Hey, Theresa, I want to go back and talk about that argument you had with Victor. Theresa: Oh, gosh, did you remember to put a rush on that shipment that we were supposed to send to Los Angeles today? Brady: Yeah. Yeah, of course I did, but let's not evade the question, okay? I want to know what happened with Victor. Theresa: It was my fault, really. I stayed up all night to finish the rest of the designs for the DJ Wear launch, Brady: Mm-hm. Theresa: And by the time I took Tate for his walk this morning, Brady, I was so exhausted, and I just collapsed on the bench, and... Well, I just closed my eyes for a few seconds, and the next thing I know, Victor was waking me up, and he was all in my face because apparently I fell asleep while I was supposed to be watching Tate. [Cooing to Tate] Yeah, sleeping bunny! [whispering] [Knocking at door] Dario: Summer, it's me. Open up. Summer: What are you doing here? I said I'd meet you at the club. Dario: I thought I'd pick you up. You're on the way. What's going on? Why won't you let me in? Summer: Just give me ten minutes. I'll meet you there. Dario: Tell me what's wrong. Summer: I'll explain later. Go, now. [Suspenseful music] Brady: Theresa, how could you let yourself fall asleep like that? I mean, do you understand that he could've wandered off? Somebody could've taken him. I mean, God forbid-- Theresa: It was only for a second, Brady. Okay? I swear. And you know what? If he got hurt, or if someone tried to kidnap him, he would've screamed his little head off, and I would've surely woken up, and-- Brady, I would give my life for Tate. You know that. I mean, come on. Victor's making it sound like I was Rip Van Winkle, the way he was tearing into me. Brady: Theresa, in his defense, I mean, he did stumble upon a pretty dangerous situation there. Theresa: Yeah, you're right. I know. I know. And Victor's right too. But not about everything, okay? He said I am an unfit mother, and I am not. Look, nothing is more important to me than our son. Brady: I know. I know that. And deep inside that crusty old man, he knows it too. But if you were that exhausted, you should've known better than to take our son out. Theresa: It's just hard sometimes, Brady. I've been working a lot lately, and --I don't know. I haven't spent much time with him, and I just-- I miss him. Brady: It's okay. That's gonna change once the company is rolling, and... it'll be fine. Besides, he's in capable hands. Emma is terrific with him. Theresa: Yeah, I know that. In the meantime, though, would it be okay if maybe the three of us planned some family time? Just the three of us? Brady: Mm-mm. Of course. Yes. I would love that. Theresa: Brady, nothing like this is ever gonna happen again. I promise you, okay? Please don't be mad at me. Brady: I'm not. I'm not. Hell, I'd be a hypocrite if I was. Theresa: What do you mean? Brady: I haven't exactly exhibited the best judgment lately. Theresa: What are you saying? Brady: Summer. I was sure that she had changed, and, Theresa, she hasn't changed at all. She was a con artist and still is, and she's been using me from day one. Maggie: Summer's my daughter. She's been so kind and generous and moved in, helped me with my physical therapy. And now it's like she's nothing more than a stranger to me. And please don't tell me "I told you so." Victor: Never, my love. Maggie: I've sent her several messages, but she hasn't responded. Victor: Well, maybe it's for the best. Maggie: Victor, as sad as all of this is, I intend to forgive her. Victor: You can't be serious. Maggie: Of course, I am. You have children. Over the years, they've disappointed you, angered you, and yet you've taken them back in the fold. Victor: That's different. My children weren't criminals. I know it's difficult to accept, Maggie, but we'd be much better off without that parasite in our lives. Dario: Oh, hey, pull my arm out of the socket, why don't you? Summer: Keep your voice down. Dario: What's the matter with you? Why are you acting crazy? Are you off your meds or something? Summer: Ha-ha-ha. You're a real laugh riot. Listen to me. Someone left the satchel with $100,000 in my room. Dario: Awesome--let's take the next plane to Barcelona. Summer: Dario, I'm serious. Dario: My God, you are. Summer: And this, promising mucho more dinero if I agree to their request. Dario: Is this for real? Who the hell would send you something like this? Summer: I don't know, but I have my suspicions. What I do know is this person obviously has money to spare, and the resources to have me followed all over town. Look. Dario: Summer, if this person has been tailing you this whole time... Summer: I know. I know. They know that I killed Clark. Dario: And that I helped you bury the body. They could be watching us right now. Summer: And if they know the truth, I have a feeling if I don't do what they want, they just might turn me in for murder. Theresa: They totally played you the whole time. Brady: Yep. Summer claimed that Clark forced her to con me, but I don't believe a damn word that comes out of her mouth. Theresa: You never should've believed her in the first place, Brady. I warned you about her. Brady: Can we not do that-- the "I told you sos"--please? Theresa: I'm sorry. Brady: Thank you. Theresa: It's just you're such a good man, Brady, and I hate watching you getting taken advantage of, and-- plus, you took her side over and over and over again, and look--I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt a little. Brady: I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, Theresa. And it backfired on me in spades. Theresa: Does Maggie know? Brady: She does now. Where are you going? Theresa: I am gonna go find that conniving little bitch, and I'm gonna run her the hell out of town. Steve: Listen, partner. For your mom's sake, I think we should leave the "Mission Impossible" stuff to me for now. Okay? Besides, you've got enough to deal with, don't you? Kayla: Your dad's right. You'll be facing the judge about those vandalism charges and skipping bail. Not to mention the robbery charges in California. Joey: Well, I'm ready to take responsibility for my actions. I'm gonna give Jade a call, see what's going on with her folks. I know she was kind of dreading it. Steve: We'll give Joe a little privacy to do that, hm? Get some coffee? Kayla: Be back. Joey: I won't be long... if she even answers. Steve: Tell her hello from us. Kayla: Ugh. Steve: Hey. You're having another one of those headaches, aren't you? Kayla: Well, it's getting better. It's just not completely gone. Steve: Well, I'm here for you, sweetness. You know I'll do anything I can to help you. Kayla: I know that. Thank you. Well, I should probably go find Fynn and tell him that I'm back to work. Steve: Oh, okay. I guess I'd better get going, then. Unless you want me to come home with you. Kayla: I'm really not ready for that. I'm sorry. aggie. But I think the best choice we can make right now is-- is to forget that Summer even existed. Maggie: I abandoned my daughter when she was born, Victor. Maybe if I had kept my baby girl, she wouldn't have had such a hard time of it. Victor: I'm not gonna let you blame yourself, Maggie. You were young. You were poor. You were physically not able to take care of a child. Maggie: We found each other, Victor. And yes, when we were getting to know each other again, finally bonding, this happened. Victor: Maggie, don't get yourself worked up about this. Maggie: How can I not get worked up, Victor? My daughter's out there somewhere, suffering, and I share part of the responsibility for that. Victor: What do you want me to do, Maggie? Just say the word, and it's done. Maggie: Find her for me. Please. Dario: Blackmail and bribery. That is a hell of a cocktail. Whoever sent this means business. Are you actually thinking about doing what they asked? Summer: Well, obviously, the money is tempting, but no way. Look, I've seen and done things in my life I'm not proud of, but this--this is beyond reprehensible. Dario: And you'd be serving 20 years in prison, at least. Summer: Okay, Dario, stop it. You're scaring me. Dario: Good. I'm glad. Now send a message to that phone number and tell them "Thanks, but no thanks." Summer: I think they've made it quite clear that they are not gonna take "no" for an answer. Now, I hate leaving the money behind, but I think the best plan right now is for me to just disappear. Brady: Theresa, stop, stop. Hey, stop, please. Don't ruin our family outing because you want to go wage war with Summer. It's not worth it. Please. Theresa: You know what? You're right. I not going to let some sleazy little con artist ruin our family evening. Brady: Thank you. Summer's probably not gonna be sticking around much longer anyway, Theresa. Maggie's disappointed and angry-- Theresa: Yeah, as she should be. Ugh. Brady: You know, except for Dario, she has--she's lost everyone and everything. Theresa: Oh, for God sakes, Brady, you're not actually starting to feel sorry for her. Brady: I am, in a way. Listen--I am, in a way. It's sad. Think about it. She's never learned to love or trust anyone, so she lives her life by lying and manipulating to get what she wants. I mean, Theresa, I have a history of getting duped by women like that. I mean, my God, back in the day it was Nicole, and then it was Kristen, and then it-- Theresa: And then who, me? Brady, do you think you used bad judgment getting involved with me? Brady: Theresa, Theresa, look at me. You were a different person back then. So was I. I was a wreck back then, but yes, I'd say that getting involved with you was initially part of that pattern. Theresa: And now? Brady: You've changed, and I have changed, and we have changed together. And I love you so much. There's no regret here at all. Theresa: It's just hard sometimes, Brady. You know, Victor always trying to find fault in me, and-- Brady: Honey, let me worry about Victor, okay? Theresa: [Scoffs] Yeah, well, good luck with that. I don't think he's gonna ever let me live down what happened with Tate today. And you know what scares me the most... is that what if, Brady--what if one day, Victor finally succeeds in turning you against me? Brady: I promise that will never happen. Steve: Well, now I'm a little confused. I mean, back in California, I thought we turned a corner. You even said you couldn't live without me. Remember? Kayla: I do remember that, but it doesn't change the fact that your reckless nature scares the hell out of me. Steve: I know. Kayla: I think I just need some time to sort it out. Steve: "Sort it out"... that seems to be your stock answer every time the subject comes up. You sure you're not just making excuses because you don't want to be with me? Kayla: That's not it. I just feel that if I let you back in, I need to know, deep down in my soul, that it's the right decision for me, for our family. Look, I can never thank you enough for finding our son and bringing him home, but you heard him in there. He has clearly inherited your wanderlust and your need for danger. I mean, really? Vandalism, running away, robbery, and--oh, and then... ugh. Steve: Ava, right? Kayla: Yeah. How can he ever forget that he murdered somebody? How are we ever gonna forget that? I just need time. Steve: Okay. But sweetness, I want to tell you something. You are my one and only. Nothing is ever gonna change that. [melancholy music] Victor: You know, I don't think tracking Summer down is going to give you the closure you think it will. Besides, it may be too late. She could be miles from Salem by now. Maggie: All right, then. I'll just use my cell phone and try to track her down... one last time. Dario: What did you say? Summer: That I would think about the request and get back to them. I just wanted to buy some time to get out of town. [Phone ringing] Dario: Who is that? Summer: [Sighs, laughs] [Phone continues ringing] Summer: It's my mom. [Phone beeps, ringing stops] Dario: Why'd you do that? Summer: The thought of Maggie ripping into me-- I can't stand it. You know what? I hate myself for letting her down. Dario: What the hell are you talking about? I was the one who told you to squeeze whatever you could out of her, but you refused. Summer: I doubt it. Dario: Let's not take any chances. I'll walk you back to your hotel. Brady: Calamari, oysters? What do you want? You want to start with an appetizer, or-- how hungry are you? Theresa: I'm ravenous. Brady: Rav-- Don't. Hey, hey, hey. Don't. Don't. Summer: From the daggers I see in your eyes, I assume Brady has already filled you in by now. Brady: Yeah. Yeah, I did. And Dario was in on it too. It's funny. I remember more than one occasion of you two whispering very suspiciously with one another. Summer: Dario didn't know a thing. Brady: And you two were never really dating? Summer: No. We're just friends. Brady: The lies-- they just keep coming. Have you ever said anything truthful? Summer: Yes. I was absolutely truthful with you once. And I think you know what I'm talking about. Theresa: What's that supposed to mean? Summer: It's not important. Just don't take what you have for granted. Brady is a good guy, and he deserves the best. And so does your precious little boy. Take good care of him. Dario: Hey, we should get going. Brady: Yeah. And Summer, good-bye. Summer: Yeah. Theresa: So, what is it that you're not telling me? Maggie: She didn't pick up, so you're probably right. She's already left Salem. [Knocking at door] Victor: Oh, good evening, Fynn. Fynn: Mr. Kiriakis. Victor: I hope you don't mind, Maggie. I asked Dr. Thompson to come over. I was worried about those two falls you had recently. Maggie: Dr. Thompson... Fynn: Please, call me Fynn. Maggie: Fynn, my husband, as you can tell, is a bit of an alarmist. As you can see, I'm doing quite well. Fynn: I'd like to be the judge of that, if you don't mind. We'll humor him. Maggie: Okay, well, if you find it necessary. But first, I'd like to ask you a few questions about Summer. I mean, you knew her when you and Daniel lived in Los Angeles, right? Fynn: I didn't know her very well. Maggie: Okay, then your first impression? Did you--I don't know. What did you recall? Fynn: To be honest, she seemed to be a very troubled young woman. But Daniel-- he saw something worth saving in her. Victor: Daniel was too much like his mother: too kind-hearted for his own good. Theresa: Brady? Brady: All right, listen. A few weeks ago, Summer came to me, and she confessed that she was in love with me. Theresa: Oh, I knew it! I knew it from day one. I knew that skank was after you. I had her pegged. Ugh. Why didn't you say anything? Brady, you can trust me. I wouldn't have said anything. Brady: Really? Theresa: No. I probably would've. [Laughs] I definitely would've. Brady: Mm-hm. Theresa: Come on, though. Hey, it's a big deal. I feel like you should've told me. I mean... Oh, my God. Do you have feelings for Summer? Joey: Jade wasn't picking up her phone. Kayla: Well, she's probably talking to her parents as we speak. Joey: You know, I really wish you'd give Jade a chance. Do you still blame her for getting me into trouble? Kayla: I think that she is a very misguided girl who has set her sights on my son, and I don't think that either one of you are really right for each other. Joey: God, Mom, just like that? You don't even know her or what her life's been like. Go get Dad. He'll back me up, or at least listen. Kayla: I listen. Joey: No, you don't. You just think you do. Where is he? Kayla: He's spending the night in his office. Joey: And not with you? You still haven't taken him back after everything he's done? He risked his life for me again. What more does he have to prove? Kayla: You know, Joey, it's complicated. I love your father very much, but people change. I've changed. Joey: You know, if you ruled the world, it'd be a pretty lonely place. You should think more with your heart and less with your head. Dad deserves a second chance, and so does Jade! Fynn: Well, I'm afraid I have no other option but to... award you a clean bill of health. Victor: Well, that's wonderful news. Fynn: Even so, I recommend you continue to take it easy. Don't push yourself too hard. Maggie: Thank you, Fynn, for coming out at this hour of the night. Victor: Yes. We appreciate it. Fynn: Not a problem. Any time. Maggie: Okay, good night. Fynn: Good night. Victor: Good night, Fynn. Maggie: So, are you happy now? Victor: Sublimely. Always happy to hear that my wife is in good health. Speaking of taking it easy, have you thought any more about that cruise? I know the first time we brought it up, you were a bit angry, but-- Maggie: Victor, are you sure you can afford it? Victor: I wouldn't be the self-made man that I am if I wasn't wise enough to squirrel away a few bucks. Maggie: Okay. Let's look at it, then. I'm starting to think that getting away for a while-- it might be the best thing for the both of us. [Sentimental music] [Jade sniffling] Joey: Jade, hey. Jade: Hey. [Sniffles] I made it just before visiting hours were over. Joey: I'm glad. What's wrong? Jade: Things didn't go over well with my parents, and my dad kicked me out. And the sick thing is that... I thought I didn't care about what they thought of me. But it hurts so bad, I know I do. Joey: I'm so sorry. They'll come around. You'll see. Jade: No, I don't think so. They hate me. And now I have no place to go. Brady: No. I do not have feelings for Summer. Theresa: I just don't want to be the last person to know some ho is after my man. Brady: I have an idea. Why don't we-- why don't we have a really nice dinner, huh? Theresa: Oh, I lost my appetite a while ago. Brady: Okay, why don't I order take-out, and we can have it later? Theresa: Yeah, sure. Kayla? Kayla: Oh, Theresa. Oh, it seems like forever. Theresa: Yeah, it has been. Grandma Caroline told me that Joey got shot. It sounded pretty scary. Kayla: Yeah, but he's okay, thank God. He's gonna make a full recovery. Oh, look at this sleeping little prince. Theresa: Yeah, I just-- like for you. I mean, thinking your child might die. I would've fallen apart. Kayla: No, you wouldn't have. You're stronger than that. I think motherhood suits you. Theresa: Wow. Thanks. At least someone thinks so. Kayla: Why would anyone even question it? Theresa: It's just Victor. He's been all over me lately. I mean, I made one tiny little mistake with Tate today. He jumped all over me, and-- Kayla: Well, I wouldn't pay attention to him. It wasn't that long ago that you were at the hospital, and I was keeping an eye on you. I'm really proud of the way you've turned your life around. Theresa: Thanks. Thank you. That means a lot. I mean, I've tried really hard. I don't know. Despite what Victor says, I guess everyone deserves a second chance, right? Jade: You sure about that? Your mom isn't exactly my biggest fan. Joey: She's not gonna kick you out knowing that you don't have a place to go. Don't worry. We'll figure out a way to make this work. I love you. Jade: I love you too. [Knocking at door] Steve: Who's there? Kayla: Steve, it's me. Steve: What's going on? Kayla: Um... you left this behind when you moved out. Steve: I've got about 20 of those. You didn't have to come all this way. [Sentimental music] Kayla: I just wanted you to know that... I do love you. It's a quandary. I can't seem to live with you. I don't know if I can live without you. Dario: That is a hell of a lot of money. Summer: Yeah. Tempting, isn't it, to just take it and run, despite the risk? I mean, we have made a career out of taking risks. What's one more, right? Dario: Yeah, the difference is, you'd be stealing from someone who'd make our previous scams seem penny-ante. I don't think I'd want to cross them. What they're asking you to do es una locura. Summer: You're right. I just hope Theresa took my warning seriously, because someone out there is willing to pay a lot of money.

Kayla believed that Joey was following in his footsteps

Danny: Uh-huh, "Extravagant bride." I thought we were just moving in together. Marina: Very funny. It's for Harley's wedding. Danny: Mm-hmm. Marina: Don't flatter yourself there. I've never been a Maid of Honor before. I don't want to fall flat on my face. Danny: Are you sure the wedding's even going to happen? Nobody even knows where Gus and Harley are. Marina: I don't know. I have left about a dozen messages for Harley about a Bachelorette Party and she hasn't returned any of my calls. Danny: I'm sure Harley and Gus' wedding wouldn't be a wedding without a little drama. Marina: Yeah, well. I had a front row seat the last time they tried and guess what? Lots of drama, no vows. This whole thing can be a bust. Danny: Relax, it'll happen. Marina: How can you be so confident? You remember what happened last time. Michelle: So what'd we say? Danny: I said that I'm lucky to have found you, the greatest love of my life. And uh, your love makes me more than whole. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: I will do anything to get my wife the baby she wants, Mr. Russo. Money, of course, is no object. Now, is that something you think you can work with? Russo: It's nice, but babies don't grow on trees, Mr. Winslow. And I'm very, very busy with Alan Spaulding right now, so... Edmund: Well, you're working for Alan Spaulding? I couldn't ask for a higher recommendation from a lower place. I understand it's very difficult to produce a baby in just a few days, Mr. Russo, but that's what I would be paying you for. And I don't care how you do it. I don't care if I have to match Alan Spaulding dollar for dollar. You have a reputation for getting things done. Why not get this done for me? Dinah: Edmund, I didn't know you were going to be here. Why don't you introduce me? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Stop messing with those bandages, Tammy. Tammy: ( Sighs ) You don't have to baby-sit me, you know. You have a real baby coming any day now. Cassie: I'm letting you out of my sight--not after what Nate and Jonathan did to you. I'll tell you right now, the world's better off without Jonathan. Him and Nate deserve each other. Tammy: That is not true, Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Nate: She's just about ready. Jonathan: ( Clears throat ) Thanks. Nate: We can take her out to some bigger port, rent a nice 30-foot cruiser with the money you've stolen. Jonathan: Where to? Nate: Far away from here. Don't worry, Son, the worst of it's over. We did what we had to do. We're leaving a few million richer for it. Good riddance to this town. Good riddance to your so-called family. Jonathan: Yeah, to my family. Nate: May you never see them again. Cool. Start her up. ( Engine stalling ) Still can't do anything right, can you? ( Engine stalls ) Jonathan: Maybe it's just broken. Nate: Why would you say that? Jonathan: Uh... because you can't get it started. Nate: Yeah, but since I checked the boat from stem to stern, I'm wondering why that is. [SCENE_BREAK] ( Knocking ) Rick: It's Dr. Bauer. I'm here for the house call. ( Knocking ) Michelle: Rick? Rick: Michelle? Michelle: Hi. Rick: What... well, will you look at this? What are you doing here? When did you get back? Michelle: Don't be mad at me, okay? Rick: I'm not mad. I'm just... I'm shocked. Olivia called me over for a house call, but I never in a million years expected to see... Michelle: Oh, no, don't come too close. I want to give you a hug, but I've got a really nasty stomach bug and I'm having a hard time shaking it. [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: "To ensure that the bride's day goes off without a hitch, the maid of honor should try to tie up any loose end she can find." Ugh. This is just like taking a class. I mean, it's not like I've never been to a wedding before; I just never had to pay attention to where everyone was standing, and who had to wear what. Danny: Yup. Sounds like a lot of you-know-what to me. Marina: I just can't believe Harley's done this so many times and never gotten an ulcer. I mean they even have this part in here as to who gets which side of the closet after you move in together. Danny: Oh, that's easy. The woman always gets whatever side she wants. Marina: Oh, have you read the book already? ( Sighs ) I'm going overboard, huh? Danny: Huh? Marina: Weddings, moving in together. I am totally freaking you out. Danny: No you're not. Marina: I'm not freaking you out? Danny: No. Marina: You look a little spacey. Danny: I do? Maria: I don't know. This kind of stuff usually makes most guys crazy. Danny: Well, I'm not most guys. I can't wait for you to move in. Marina: Really? Danny: Really. Really, really. Marina: Can I still hope that Harley and Gus don't show up so we can take their place on the altar? Danny: What? Huh? Marina: I'm kidding! Do you need some water there, big guy? I'm just joking. I meant like how we took their place in Chicago. Danny: Oh, okay. Well, it was a good one. You got me. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: Dinah, Vincent Russo, Esquire. Vince, Dinah Marler. Dinah: Ah, you're a lawyer. A divorce lawyer, I hope. Edmund: Actually, Vince is going to help secure the farm for us. Dinah: Good. I have some questions for you. Edmund: Well we're actually just wrapping up here now, Dinah, and please let me do this for you, all right? Russo: One baby's not good enough for you? Edmund: I'll call you later with the details, Mr. Russo, all right? Thank you very much. Russo: Pleasure. Dinah: Pleasure. Well, you're the man. You're coming through. Edmund: Just as I promised. Dinah: You can't know what this means to me. Edmund: I think I know exactly what it means, Dinah. Dinah: That fact that you want to give me a life and a family, I mean, that's a simple dream for a lot of people, but I never thought it could be mine. Edmund: And we are well on our way. Dinah: Where are you going? Edmund: Well, I think this calls for a toast, don't you? Wine for me and club soda for you. Dinah: Well, cheers. I think I feel the contractions starting already. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: I cannot believe that you were standing up for this guy after everything he's done to you. Tammy: He risked his life saving me from Nate. Cassie: You wouldn't need to be saved if it wasn't for Jonathan in the first place. How about all of the trouble you've had for the past year, Tammy? Or everything he's done to Reva? Or me? Tammy: Don't do that, Mom, okay? You're way oversimplifying things. "Oh, Jonathan caused all our problems, and now that he's gone we'll all be fine." Cassie: Let's say we'll have one less thing to worry about, Honey. Tammy: Why doesn't anyone understand what he went through? All the things that happened to him, the terrible things that made him who he is today. Cassie: Sweetie, come on. You have been through a lot of terrible things in your life, but you're not going around trying to hurt everybody. Tammy: I had it way better than Jonathan. I always knew that I had a mom out there who loved me. He didn't even have that. Cassie: That's no excuse to do everything that he's done. Tammy: Jonathan's gone now. We don't have to keep attacking him. Cassie: Okay, fine. But you have to admit that Nate would've never done what he did if it wasn't for Jonathan. You know that. Tammy: Yeah, I do. I just... I don't care. We all do the best we can with what we've got. JB's no different. Cassie: Tammy? I mean, Honey, you're in denial here. Tammy: I'm not. I'll never forget what Jonathan did to me. It's just... Cassie: Just what? Tammy: I want to let it go. If all I do is see the bad in him, then I am no different than anyone else in this town. Cassie: Including me? Tammy: He was trying to change. Just like you did when you were young. Just like Aunt Reva, even Sandy. I mean, come on, doesn't he deserve a chance to be a person? Once he gets his act together, he may even have something to offer the world. Doesn't he deserve the same second chance everyone else gets? Cassie: As long as he does it somewhere else. Sandy: Tammy. Thank god you're all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: What are you looking at me like that for? Nate: Like what? Jonathan: Like you want to take my head off. Nate: Maybe because I want to take your head off. Jonathan: Why? Nate: The spark plugs are missing from the engine. Where are they? Jonathan: I don't know what you're talking about. Nate: What's the matter, Jonnie? You getting chicken? Jonathan: I just got you the biggest payday you've ever had. Nate: Yeah, and now you're trying to stop us from leaving with it. Do you really want to do that? Jonathan: I didn't do anything, Dad, I swear. Nate: This is just a joke to you, isn't it? I'm taking you with me as a courtesy. I could quite easily dump you off here. Dump you off in the middle of the lake. The simple fact is, Jonathan, I am done with you. Well, where are the plugs? Jonathan: I think the real question is: What are you going to do to get them away from me? [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Well, you know, now that I'm here, let me, uh... Michelle: Rick, you know what? You really shouldn't get too close to me, you know? Rick: Michelle, who is the M.D. In the family? Michelle: I'm a Physician's Assistant, I know when I have a contagious cold. Rick: You always get defensive when I say that. It's not a Doctor/Physician's Assistant thing. I just want to take care of you. Okay, fine. Fine. Michelle: Unless you've got some chicken soup. Rick: Boy, that didn't take long, did it? Michelle: Sorry. Rick: That's okay. Michelle: I'm just frustrated you know, because we both know there's no cure for a common cold, and this is what's keep me from seeing everybody, including my son. Rick: Michelle, I see so much of you in him. I really do. And Danny, of course. But it's been fun, having him. You haven't seen Danny, have you? Michelle: No, but, you know, I don't want to get in his way. I want him to be happy, whatever he's doing in his life. Rick: Well, you know, we actually talked at the Bauer barbecue on the fourth. He was saying how you belonged here and how much he couldn't wait for you to come home. But your son missed you so much. He's going to be so happy to see you. Michelle: I missed him, too. Rick: We need you to get better, so let me bring something up here for you. All right? Take this once in the morning, once in the evening. Michelle: Okay. Rick: All right? Michelle: Thank you. Sorry I'm so out of it. Rick: No... no. You had a long trip, Michelle. You know? We'll catch up when you feel better, okay?. Michelle: Okay. I can't wait. Rick: Yeah. It's so good to have you home. Bye. Michelle: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: You are totally freaking out. Danny: What? No, I'm not. Just don't use my razor to shave your legs and I'm good. Marina: You're scared. Admit it. Danny: Of what? You moving in with me? Marina: Look, Danny, I'm just happy to be with you, okay? I don't need to split the cable bill or share any closet space. But if you wanted to label your food in the fridge... Danny: Are you trying to get rid of me? Marina: Who, me? Danny: Yeah, you? Marina: Get rid of you? Danny: Yeah. Come on. You're giving me all these outs. Are you testing me to see if I really want to do this way you? It was my idea, remember? Marina: I just don't want to rush you. Danny: Right. See, the problem is that we've already been taking things a little too slow. I'm ready. You think you can keep up with me? Marina: Is that a challenge? Danny: No, no, no. It's an invitation. Marina: Oh. Well, then, I'm in. Danny: You sure? Marina: Mm-hmm. Danny: Good. ( Cell phone rings ) Going to turn this off. Hello? Hello? Michelle: Hey, Danny, it's me. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: I doubted you, but you came through. Edmund: Do I get to say "I told you so"? Dinah: No. Not if you want a kick in the shins. Ooh, well, I guess I'm feeling a little more motivated lately to wear this stupid thing. I get you. I get the farm. And I think I'm going to win. Dinah's going to win. Russo: Babies don't grow on trees, Mr. Winslow. Dinah: Promise me we're going to win. Edmund: Dinah... Dinah: Promise me! Edmund: Are you back to wanting to beat Cassie? I thought she was your new best friend. Dinah: Okay, I'm not feeling as much hate for her lately, but I don't think that she deserves to have everything. Edmund: Well, Cassie has taken Tammy across the street to Cedars. I've got to get her to sign the custody papers, and as soon as I do, I'll get back to you. All right? Dinah: Uh-uh. No, no, no. Now, for one moment, do you think that I'm going to let you do this alone? [SCENE_BREAK] Sandy: Did anyone hurt you? Tammy: I'm fine now that you're here. Sandy: What happened to Jonathan? Tammy: Nate took him. It's over, Sandy. Jonathan's gone. Sandy: That's kind of hard to believe: After everything that's happened, that he would just leave and leave you here with me. Tammy: Can we just get on with it, Sandy? I really don't want to go over everything that's happened. I can't take it right now. Sandy: I understand, and if I could erase the whole last year I would. Tammy: In my mind, I'm already doing that. Sandy: And I'll help you. Tammy: I know you will. I'm so glad that I'm here with you right now. Cassie: It's pretty ironic though, isn't it, how Jonathan came through in the end? Isn't it? Tammy: What do you mean? Cassie: Well, he saved you. Tammy: So? So what? Like that one act makes up for everything he did? Cassie: I'm not saying that. I mean, you were the one who said... Tammy: Weren't you the one who said that Jonathan wouldn't have had to save me if he hadn't come here in the first place? You were right, okay? So can we just move on with it, please? Cassie: Sure. I mean, as long as you're ready to do that. Tammy: Of course. Isn't that what everyone wants? I mean, we can finally get past trying to dodge Jonathan around every corner. I want him to have a chance at life, but the more I think about it, the more I realize how good it is for everyone that he's gone. You can feel safe to start over with the baby. Maybe even Aunt Reva can get over all her guilt. Cassie: Hey. Well, you know, we all have our lives that we need to get back to. I'm just glad you that you're not fighting getting back to yours. Tammy: Fighting it? ( Laughs ) I can't wait to start over... with you. Can we do that, please? Sandy: Yes, we can. Tammy: Okay. Can we get out of here, then? Cassie: So, uh, are you seeing what I'm seeing? I don't care what she says. She's still in trouble. Sandy: Maybe it's... maybe the trouble's over and she's just recovering. Cassie: Hm. Sandy: Maybe it'll take some time. Cassie: Maybe. And I want to help her, but I'm getting the feeling she doesn't want her mother around right now. Sandy: I'll take care of her. I promise. And I'll call you later. [SCENE_BREAK] Nate: What will I do? Jonathan: What's the matter, Dad? You didn't think I'd fight back? Nate: You always fight back, Jonnie. But when do you ever win? Jonathan: I will this time. Nate: Why? What are you going to do? Jonathan: Whatever I have to. You'd kill me before you let me go? Is that what happened with Marissa? Nate: I loved Marissa. Jonathan: Is that what you call it? Nate: You're no good on your own, Jonnie. We both know that. I mean, look what happened when you first came to Springfield. They almost burned you at the stake. Jonathan: That was because of what I did, not who I am. Nate: No one else has ever wanted you. Not Tammy, not Reva. Not even Marissa. Jonathan: Then I guess I've got nothing to lose. Reva: ( Screams ) No! No! Jonathan, no! Let him go! Reva: Jonathan, why are you doing this? Nate: Reva. I thought I heard a White Charger. Did you come to save me? Reva: No. No. No, no, no! No! Jonathan: How does it feel? Reva: Don't. Don't kill him. Don't. Jonathan: Why? Why? Because he deserves any less? And don't tell me, me killing him makes me just like him because I am and I don't care. Reva: Yes, you do care. You do care. You never thought you were going to care so much, so fast, but you do care! You know I love you. You know you belong with me. Nate's been wrong about you. He's been wrong about you since you were a child. Please. It wasn't your fault that you loved him. He was your father. Nate: I still am. And you're my son. Jonathan: Oh, is that what this is about? One person abandoned me, the other one beat the snot out of me! Reva: No, don't do it. Jonathan: I should just step back and let you fight it out. Reva: No. Please, Jonathan, let him go in every sense of that word. Please come with me, come home with me where you belong. Jonathan: Why? Because we're going to get it right this time? Reva: No. But we'll do the best we can. We'll do the best we can. That's all we can do. Please, Jonathan, please. Nate: ( Coughing ) Reva: Let's go. No! No! Jonathan, no! No, no, no, don't! Don't! Jonathan: Hey, Dad, look. I found what you were looking for. Reva: Jonathan, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Sandy: Hey, listen, you. You know, you're working hard to convince your mom and me that you're okay, but you don't have to be okay. After all that you've been through, who expects you to be okay? And you don't have to talk about anything until you're ready. Tammy: Thank you. I couldn't wait to be alone with you because I knew you wouldn't make me answer a bunch of questions. Sandy: This whole Jonathan thing has been miserable, and we don't need to know any more. Tammy: Yeah. Sandy: I really wish I could have protected you. Tammy: I know you do. You always feel that. And I know that sometimes it seems like I need protecting more than anything else but when I say that Jonathan saved me... Sandy: Hey, if he did, he did. Thank god he did. If he hadn't, who knows what Nate would have done to you? Tammy: Well, I want you to know I'm glad that Jonathan's out of our lives, but he... he really came through for me tonight. He risked his life. Sandy: Well, you're okay. You're not hurt. You're alive. That's all I care about. Tammy: Then we don't have to talk about it. Sandy: That's what you wanted when we came in here, right? Tammy: Despite everything Jonathan did to me-- to everyone-- tonight he did the right thing. Sandy: And finally listened to reason for once in his life. I mean, the guy had to go but at least now he gets to go out kind of a hero. Tammy: What do you mean by "he finally listened to reason?" Sandy: To his conscience. And things came out for the best. Tammy: You sent Jonathan to save me. You sent him at the risk of... Sandy: There was no risk, Tammy. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: Cassie? May I speak to you for a moment? Cassie: Sure. Tammy's... she's okay. Edmund: Oh, thank God. Cassie: I mean, she's a little shaken up right now, but she's okay. Edmund: Good, good. Dinah: I'm glad she's okay. Cassie: Thank you. Edmund: Cassie, if she'll hear it, please tell her how worried I was. I'm so sorry you've gone through all that you've gone through. Cassie: Yeah. Are you... are you okay, Dinah? Dinah: Yeah. I just... I'm just totally wiped out all of a sudden. Cassie: Well, exhaustion can sneak up on you at this stage of the pregnancy. You just need to take care of yourself, Dinah. Okay? Dinah: Yeah. Yeah. It's just, I'm having a tough time keeping my eyes open. Edmund, weren't we supposed to discuss something? Edmund: Oh, Cassie, the doctor called and suggested that Dinah stay off her feet for a while. Perhaps for the rest of the pregnancy. Cassie: Really? Bed rest? Wow. Then maybe... maybe you should get home right now, Dinah. Dinah: No. I'm just... I'm sitting. I'm good. You and Edmund need to talk about the farm, anyway. Cassie: The farm? What about the farm? [SCENE_BREAK] Danny: Michelle? Michelle: It's me. Danny: Yeah, I've been trying to get a hold of you. Haven't you been getting my messages? Michelle: They weren't always dated, so, you know, I'd get one and then I'd... Danny: Well, listen. I've been really worried. I mean, you are halfway around the world and things happen. Michelle: How is Robbie? Danny: He misses you, Michelle. Michelle: I miss him so much. Danny: I really think that you need to come home. I mean, Robbie is growing every day and it's the little things, the everyday stuff that you need to be around for. Michelle: I know. I know. Danny: I mean, do you have any plans to come home any time soon? I mean, next week is Parents' Day at Robbie's camp and you could surprise him. He'd love to see you. Do you think you could do that? Danny: Michelle? Michelle, are you there? Michelle: I'm here. I'm here. Danny: Okay, so what do you think? Do you feel like you're ready to come home now? Michelle: No. No. I'm going to have to.. I'm going to have to stay here a little bit longer. Danny: All right. I understand. I'm sure Robbie will, too. Michelle: Well, I'm actually afraid that he won't, you know? He's going to say that he will because he's going to want to be strong for you, but he's not going to understand why his mother isn't around. Danny: Well, do you want me to be honest with you or do you want me to say something to you that will make you feel better? Michelle: How about a little of both? Danny: I'm sorry, I can't do that. I mean, Michelle, you are in another hemisphere, literally, and I understand that you needed some time to sort things out. But, you know, you didn't go to your cabin, you didn't even go to California. You went to Africa. Forget it. You're there. You're dealing with yourself. I'm here and I guess none of us would be where we are if it weren't for me, so just forget I said anything. Michelle: Look, life takes us wherever it wants, right? Danny: Yeah. Michelle: So, where's it taking you these days? Am I interrupting anything? Danny: Uh, no. I'm just hanging out with Marina. That's it. It's the same old Springfield. Harley was proven innocent, Alan killed Phillip, yadda, yadda, yadda. Michelle: Oh, my god. Danny: Yeah, that's pretty much it. Nothing else to report around here. Michelle: You know what, Danny? I got to go, Danny. I can tell... I know these phones, and this one is going to cut out soon. Danny: Okay. I'll tell Robbie you called. Michelle: Okay, bye. What am I doing? What am I doing? I've got to get some air. Okay. Danny: Sorry. I should not have even gotten into it with her. Marina: No problem. ( Sighs ) Wait. There is a problem, a small problem, but nothing that I can't handle. Danny: What? Marina: Nothing. I'm not going to even get into it. You're fine, I'm fine, everything's fine. Danny: Huh? What's going on, here? Marina: Oh, I don't know. You couldn't mention to her that we were moving in together? That you're spending your life with a different woman now? Danny: Marina, uh, yeah, I mean, I could have. Marina: Then why didn't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Do you think maybe you should take her home or, I don't know... Edmund: For heaven's sakes, Cassie, the woman's tired. She fell asleep. Cassie: Just like that, she fell asleep? Edmund: Apparently. Cassie: Okay, so what about the farm, Edmund? Edmund: Well, I don't know if it's a very good time to discuss it, but I was thinking just for the last few weeks of the pregnancy, with Dinah needing so much help and all, perhaps it would be a good idea if I moved back in. Cassie: You want to move back in to the farm? Edmund: Just as a guest, Cassie. Strictly as a guest. I just want to be there to help with feedings and changing and the late nights. Cassie: You know, I don't know if that's such a good idea. Edmund: I want to be a hands-on father. I even bought a camcorder to document the child's every breath. Cassie, I'm not going to lie. I'm doing this for you, but mostly, mostly I'd be doing it for the baby. I want to be there to help. Please, just think about it, will you? Cassie: You know, you already are doing so much to help. I mean, just taking care of Dinah is a huge help. Edmund: Thank you, Cassie. And don't worry. I can take care of Dinah. [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: What happened between you and Jonathan after Nate took me? Sandy: Long story short, I knew Jonathan could find Nate a lot faster than I could, which meant finding you, so I told him you were in trouble. Tammy: That is pretty major. I mean, you hate Jonathan. Sandy: But I love you a whole lot more than I hate him. Saving you is what's important, not who saved you. What kind of jerk would I be if my ego mattered more than making sure you were okay? How am I ever going to be good enough for you if... Tammy: Don't! Don't you ever say that again. ( Sighs ) Sandy, you are so good. You are the real hero in my life. Okay? You are the one who's right for me. You. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Why, Jonathan? Why are you doing this? Jonathan: You shouldn't have come here. You should've just let me go. Reva: Never. Nate: Reva, you know, sometimes tenacity is really just only stupidity. Reva: I'm not leaving here. Not without him. Jonathan: Do you think you have a choice, Mom? Tammy tried to make me leave, but don't you see? This is where I belong. This is who I am. Reva: I don't believe that. Jonathan: Then you're a fool. And that can get you hurt. Reva: I know. Nate: And my, how the tables turn. Then turn and turn again. You, I never know which way is up with you, Jonnie. You were just trying to kill me a minute ago. Jonathan: Yeah, well, I guess none of us here are model citizens. Nate: No, we're not. We are beasts in the jungle, trying to tear each other to shreds. And I will try to remind myself of that the next time I think I have you figured out. Jonathan: So? What next? Nate: Well, now we find ourselves at the point of no return. Jonnie, you can't go back. We can't let Reva go back. So my son, my friend, now is the time for you to release the anger, the pent-up frustration. Now is the time for you to finally do what you've been wanting to do for all these years: Kill something. [SCENE_BREAK] Danny: Stop. Stop, stop, stop, stop. Look, that was the first opportunity that I had to talk to Michelle in weeks. Marina: You couldn't maybe work it in? Danny: We... we had to talk about Robbie. Then she thought the line was going to cut out. I mean, I didn't think to mention that you and I were moving in together, but it wasn't intentional. I will tell her the next time we talk. All right? Marina: Okay. It's not that I don't understand. I just think it would be a weird thing for her to come home to. Danny: Well... Marina: What? Danny: What the hell? [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: I'm so tired. Edmund: Well, everything's fine. You can just rest. Dinah: Did you talk to Cassie? Edmund: Yes, I did, and she agreed to give up the farmhouse for the baby. All we have to do is draw up the final papers. Dinah: Okay. I'm so thirsty. Could you get me something to drink? Edmund: I'd be more than happy to. I'll be right back. Dinah: Okay. Cassie: Hey. So, you're awake. So, are you feeling okay? Dinah: Yeah. I'm just... I'm just tired. How are you? Are you okay with everything? Cassie: What do you mean, "with everything"? Dinah: I mean, you know, with the whole baby nonsense, the farm and the custody. Edmund: Sweet dreams, Dinah. [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: A few hours ago I couldn't ever have dreamed my night would end like this. Sandy: A few hours ago you were living a nightmare. Hey. Where's your locket? Tammy: What? Where's your locket? Tammy: What? Sandy: Your locket's missing. The one you always wear right there. Tammy: You watch your back. Just remember what you already know. I guess I lost it in the water. At least I think I did. So much happened tonight, I'm not even sure. Sandy: Hm. I'm sorry. I know how much that meant to you. Tammy: Well, I know I'm never going to see it again. I'd rather not think about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Nate: Are you just trying to find the right way to do it? Or do you not have what it takes? Jonathan: Listen, you stay out of this. You told me it was time for me to step up. This is between me and her. Nate: Let me not intrude on the Oedipal drama. Reva: Jonathan, I would rather die than leave you here. Jonathan: Look, you take all your nobility, all your apologies and all your good intentions, and shove it! Nate: Reva, if you're really ready to die, I'll be happy to oblige you. Reva: Look, you heard what my son said! You stay out of this! This is between us. This is your last chance, Jonathan. This is your last chance to break the cycle, to have a real life with people who love you, people who want to give you a home. People who would give anything for another chance. [SCENE_BREAK] _Announcer: Next, on "Guiding Light." _ Danny: Maybe you moving in with me is not such a good idea. Marina: Is it about Michelle? Michelle: Danny, there's something that I need to tell you. Nate: Just get rid of her. Hold her in the water.

Nate tells Jonathan that none of them can go back, not even Reva

Nick: What are you doing here? Cameron: Well, good morning to you, too, Nick. I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time. Nick: For what? Cameron: Sharon home? Nick: Why do you ask? Cameron: 'Cause I got something I want to talk to you about. But, uh, look, I don't want to mess up your morning. Nick: Too late for that. Cameron: Good. Nick: Sharon took the kids to school and then she's gonna run some errands. Cameron: So we're alone? Nick: Yeah. Cameron: Good. Good. Look, I just... I wanted to catch you before you went to work. Nick: Well, you got plenty of time since I don't work at Newman Enterprises anymore. Cameron: Yeah. Yeah, I, uh, I heard about that. That's the reason I'm here. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Honey, do you want some more orange juice? Abby: Thank you, Mommy. Ashley: You're welcome. Brad: Colleen called this morning from New York. Ashley: Oh, yeah? Brad: She wanted to let us know she's fine, and she sends her love. John: I hope you told her how much we miss her. Brad: You know, John, under the circumstances, I didn't. Ashley: Well, I think she made the right decision by cutting it off with J.T. Brad: Yeah, but it wasn't an easy one. John: Well, many of us have decisions to make, hard ones. Jack: Well, what have we here, a gathering of the clan? Abby: Hi, Uncle Jack. Jack: Hi, beautiful. Ashley: How was your evening, Jack? Brad: What is that about? Ashley: Well, Jack had a hot date last night. Didn't you, Jackie? Brad: Is that right? Jack: Thanks, Sis. Ashley: Sure. I think Jack has more of a little spring in his step this morning, don't you, Dad? John: Ashley, not now. Jack: Actually, I had a lovely, fulfilling evening, not that that's any of your business. Ashley: That's one way to describe it. John: Ashley... Brad: Well, I'd be fascinated to hear the big secret. Who's the lucky lady, Romeo? Ashley: (Chuckles) you don't want to know. Honey, are you about finished with breakfast? We gotta get you to school. Abby: I'm ready, Mommy. Ashley: All right. Go get your sweater. I'm gonna be a little late coming into the office today. I've got a meeting with Victor. John: Oh, is this about what we discussed last evening? Ashley: Um, no, it's not. See you guys later. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Yes, I'm holding for Detective Weber. He's not? Well, when will he be in? No, no message. That's okay. Thanks. Bye-bye. Neil: You're up early. Dru: So are you. Neil: I got a lot goin' on today. Dru: Mm-hmm. Including making a visit to the police station? Neil: Dru, I'm doing the right thing. Dru: You know, I just... I fail to recognize how letting a monster like Kevin Fisher roam the streets is doin' the right thing, Neil. Neil: Can we please not rehash this, Dru? Dru: Do you have any idea what you're gonna do to our daughter, do you? Neil: Drucilla... Dru: Do you? Neil: Lily will be just fine. Dru: She finally got her life back on track after living in fear for months, wondering if Kevin Fisher was gonna be around the next corner. How can you do this to her all over again? Neil: I'm sure that one day she'll realize why I've done this. Dru: Someday? I'm worried about now. Kevin Fisher tore her life apart. She has been living a nightmare, and now she's gonna relive it all over again, compliments of her daddy. Neil: Shh. (Lowers voice) I refuse to defend myself, okay? I am going to talk to Detective Weber, and that is final. And I'm sorry if you can't understand why. Dru: I will never understand why, and neither will Lily. Neil: You know, if you just gave me a little-- Lily: No, you're wrong, Mom. Dad has to tell the police what he knows. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: (Whispers) thank you. Lauren: Hi. Kevin: Lauren, hi. Lauren: I didn't mean to wake you up. Kevin: It's okay. It's okay. (Groans) oh, all I do in this place is sleep anyway. Lauren: How you doin'? Kevin: A little better. Lauren: Yeah? Well, you look a little bit better. Kevin: Thanks. I wasn't, uh, I wasn't sure when I'd see you again. Lauren: You're not gonna get rid of me that fast. Kevin: Did you think about what I said last night? Lauren: Yes. Kevin: Will you do it? Lauren: You want me to help you escape? Kevin: Please don't say no. Lauren, I have to get out of here. If I don't, they're gonna lock me up again, and... I can't go back to jail. I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Dad, I think that your scrambled eggs were almost better than your hot dogs. Arthur: I'm an expert when it comes to the simple things. Jill: I'm really surprised Mother didn't join us for breakfast, considering I was not the one cooking. Arthur: Mm-hmm. I asked her to, but she wanted to sleep in this morning. Jill: Meaning that she had a hangover, which is par for the course these days. Arthur: By the way, how was your Mother's day brunch? Jill: Oh, it was a laugh a minute. Arthur: Uh-huh. I'm sorry I had to miss it. Jill: Don't be. You were lucky you were out of town. Arthur: Did Liz accompany you and Katherine? Jill: Yes, thank God. I really needed her moral support dealing with our resident drinker. Arthur: Katherine didn't stick to coffee and orange juice? Jill: Oh, please. She was knocking back champagne like the winery was about to shut down. Arthur: I'm sorry to hear that. I was hoping since it was a special occasion... Jill: What, that she'd be on her best behavior? Fat chance. Ah, Dad, I don't know when I have ever been that embarrassed. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So what was that about? John: What? Jack: Ashley's cryptic mention of her little meeting with Victor. John: I don't know why she's meeting Victor. Jack: Oh, come on. You must have some idea. John: Jack, as your sister said, it isn't about what I discussed with her last evening. Jack: Well, let's talk about that. What were the two of you discussing that's such a secret? John: Look, I just am not in the mood to argue with you this morning. Jack: Dad, out with it. What are you keeping from me? Brad: Could you wait until at least noon to badger your father? John: No, it's all right, Brad. You may as well know. You're not gonna like it. Jack: W-wait, wait, let me guess on this one. This is about accepting an offer from Victor. Am I right? John: Yes, you're right. I told Ashley to see if she can get a $25 million settlement out of Victor. Jack: Well, great. Hey, why don't we find a way to pay him for destroying our company? Everybody seems so eager to fall at his knees these days. John: You know, Jack, I am willing to do that, grovel, as you like to put it, for the survival of my company. You know, and if you had not been so eager to refuse victor's first offer of $75 million, we wouldn't be sitting here talking about it, would we? No, Jabot would be on solid ground. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: What did you just say? Lily: Well, I've thought a lot about it, and you're right. Neil: But last night, you didn't want to go to-- Lily: I know. I know. I know. But I changed my mind. The police need to know they could have the wrong person and that Kevin might be innocent. Dru: Wait a min-- wait a minute. Kevin is hardly innocent. Neil: Of this crime, he probably is. Lily: Are you sure that he wasn't at the club when the cops think he was? Neil: Yes, honey, I'm sure. Lily: Well, then we have to do this. Dru: Oh, that's just... oh, oh, are you happy now? Lily: Mom, do not be mad at Dad. Dru: It's not a matter of being mad at Daddy. If he gives the police that report, don't you realize that Kevin Fisher's gonna be a free man? Neil: Not necessarily. They have to verify the information, they have to talk to the investigator, they have to question the bartender who saw Kevin at the club that day. They can't release him immediately. Dru: Eventually, they will. Neil: Maybe the police have some other evidence that we don't know about. Dru: Maybe I don't want to take that chance. Neil: Honey, thank you. Thank you so much. I can't tell you how proud I am of you right now. Lily: I still wish that you hadn't seen that stupid report. Neil: Well, if it makes you feel any better, me too, but since I have, it wouldn't be right keeping the information to myself. Lily: When are you going to the police station? Neil: Soon as I leave here. Lily: Would it help if I came with you? Neil: I appreciate the offer, but I don't want you to worry about that, okay? I want you to go to school, just forget this whole thing happened, okay? Put it out of your mind now. Dru: Oh, yeah, yeah. Put it outta your mind, honey. Just forget it ever happened. Neil: Dru, that's enough. Dru: No, it's not enough. Neil: Would you please stop? Dru: Just because you feel compelled to go to the police doesn't mean that I'm happy about it. Lily: Mom, I will be okay. Dru: Will you, honey? Will you? What's Kevin gonna be like when he gets outta prison, huh? Is he gonna be more dangerous? Is he going to be more violent? Have either of you even considered that? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I don't think you realize how hard it would be for you to sneak out of the hospital. Kevin: Well, that's why I need your help. Lauren: Kevin... Kevin: You have to do this for me, Lauren. You're my only hope. Lauren: You know, that man on the other side of the door is not for show. He's a police officer, and he has a gun, and he will not be afraid to use it. Kevin: I told you. I don't care if he shoots me. Lauren: You don't mean that! Kevin: I do mean it. I'd rather die than be locked up again. Lauren: Look, I know you're scared, but I cannot help you escape. Kevin: Oh, God. Oh, God, oh, God, oh, God! Lauren: It's going to be okay. Kevin: No, no, no, it isn't gonna be okay! They're gonna throw me back in jail, back with those animals in the cell, and they're going to take turns beating me up. Lauren: That is never going to happen again! Kevin: I won't. I'm not gonna go, you hear me? I will kill myself before I go back to jail. Lauren: You stop it! You stop talking like that! Kevin: What do you want? What do you want me to say, huh? Lauren: I want you to calm down, and I want you to listen to me. Kevin: No, if you're gonna tell me that I need to try and stay positive, then just-- Lauren: That is not what I'm gonna say. Kevin: Then what? Lauren: I think there may be a way for you to stay out of jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You know about what, Cameron? Cameron: Your situation at Newman Enterprises. Nick: Really? You've been on some island with a chick, and you come back to town and know about the internal business affairs of my company? Cameron: Pretty much, yeah. What part of that do you have a hard time believing? Nick: I think it's all a scam. Cameron: Oh, you do? Let me tell you something, nick. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that you and your father weren't exactly seeing eye to eye. I could have told you that during our negotiations. I mean, come on, you turned the guy in to the feds! Nick: What is your point, Cameron? Cameron: Your life's an open book. All I had to do was a little digging and... Nick: Oh, you've been checking up on me? Cameron: Trust me, I make it a point of knowing what's going on in the lives of people I do business with. Cameron: And that's why you're here? You want to do business with me, despite my demise at Newman Enterprises. Cameron: Yeah. I think your father made a mistake, Nick. It's a mistake I'd like to take advantage of. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So we're back to blaming Jack, huh? John: I don't want to do that, son. Jack: Could have fooled me. John: Nor am I willing to cling to foolish pride while my company slips through our fingers. Jack: I will say it again. You are overreacting. Brad: Then you're wearing blinders. John: Jack, Ashley estimates and my own research agrees that we can keep Jabot afloat for approximately six months without a major infusion of capital. Brad: And where's that money gonna come from, if not Victor? Jack: You know, I am just surprised as can be to see you jumping on the newman bandwagon. Brad: Yeah, well, it's not where I want to be; Jack, but I don't see much of an alternative. John: Desperate times for entire desperate measures. Jack: Things are not that desperate. We have to tighten our belt. Brad: We're already tightening our belts. Jack: Then we have to tighten it a little bit more. John: Jack, we've cut our expenditures to the bone. We've cancelled any future expansion projects. We've backed away from any new orders on Tuvia, and I'm examining cutbacks. Brad: I don't see how we can do that without hurting our stronger lines. Jack: You know what? You two and my sister want to drown in your own pessimism; I guess I can't fight it. Besides, it'll give the devil himself a chance to be the hero here. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Thank you so much for coming. Victor: You said it was important. Ashley: Yes, it is. Victor: All right. What is it you want to talk about? Ashley: Well, I know you saw brad last night, Victor. Victor: I was hoping to see Abby. He said that you had taken her somewhere. Ashley: Yeah, I took her for a swim at my father's. Brad told me that you are determined to see her. Victor: I'd like to get to know her. Ashley: I understand that. I want you to know that I'm not trying to keep her from you. Victor: I think your husband is. Ashley: Well, surely you can understand how he feels. Victor: Let me make something very clear. I intend to have a relationship with my daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Arthur: Katherine really behaved that badly? Jill: Oh, God, it was horrible, Dad. She was belligerent. She was loud. She was obnoxious. She was just a classic drunk. Arthur: That couldn't have been pleasant for you. Jill: No. I could hear people whispering and they were staring and I could feel their pity. Arthur: I'm sorry you had to go through that, Jill. Jill: Yeah, well, when I finally realized, and then it was obvious that she was totally bombed, I tried to get her to leave, but she fought me, and then this priest came over. Can you believe it? He was the one who persuaded her that she had to go home. Arthur: I know you can't force a person to stop drinking. They have to decide to do that on their own. I just hope... Jill: What? Arthur: I hope she makes the decision soon. Given her history of stroke, each drink Katherine takes is only shortening her life. And in the meantime, being surrounded by people who care for her can only help. Jill: You know, Dad, I'm sure you're right about that, but sometimes she just makes it so difficult. Arthur: Your mother's not the only one I'm concerned about, Jill. I'm worried about you, too. What this constant tension is doing to your life. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Lily, why don't you give your mother and me some time alone, all right? Lily: Mom, listen to me. Of all people, I know how you feel. You're wanting to make Kevin pay so badly that it's all that you can even think about. That's how it was for me. Dru: Honey, why do we have to talk-- Lily: No, I was in love with him. I mean, from the moment that I first saw Kevin, it was like magic. And then I spent time with him, and it got even better. He was smart and funny and interested in me. And I'd never had a boyfriend before. Dru: I know. Lily: And all of a sudden, I was with this gorgeous, perfect guy who just showered me with attention. Dru: Honey, it was just a ploy to lure you in. Lily: Yeah, but see, I know that now. I know that now, but at the time it felt so real. Kevin made me feel so special. Dru: Honey-- Lily: Like I was the kind of girl that a guy would want to be with. Dru: Sweetheart, you have a thousand amazing qualities. Lily: Yeah, that's what I tell myself on those days when I don't even want to get out of bed, because all I can think about is Kevin and what he did to me. I mean, he hurt me so much, you know, and I thought that he loved me. But he was only after one thing, and I was stupid enough to give it to him. Dru: Honey, why do we have talk about all this right now? Lily: Because if anyone should be upset with that, it's me. I am the one that Kevin took advantage of. I am the one that he lied to and manipulated so that he could feel more like a man. And it would be so easy for Dad to just look the other way and pretend that he never saw that report, but that would be wrong. And that's something that Kevin would do, and I want to be better than him. I mean, don't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: What are you talking about? Lauren: Before I say anything to you, I need you to promise me-- Kevin: No, no, Lauren, no! No more promises, please. Please, just be my friend and just tell me what I need to do to keep from being put in jail. Lauren: The police will not put you back in jail if they think you're unfit. Kevin: Unfit how? Lauren: If they think it's harmful to your health. Kevin: It is harmful. How do you think I wound up here in the first place? Lauren: No, no, no, I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about mentally. Kevin: I don't follow. Lauren: The doctors have tests, psychological tests. Kevin: You mean to find out whether or not I'm crazy? Lauren: Yes, exactly. Kevin: So what are you telling me? You're saying that if I make the doctors think I'm nuts, they won't put me back in jail? Is that what you're saying? Lauren: I'm saying that it's an option. Kevin: That's it. That is what you're saying. Oh, my God, that's brilliant! That's brilliant. Why didn't I think of that? Okay, okay, how am I gonna pull this off? Lauren: I've said too much already. Kevin: Its okay, it's okay. I can figure out the rest on my own. Lauren: You realize that there are no guarantees? Kevin: Yeah, I understand. It's worth a shot, isn't it? Lauren: I hope you're not planning anything crazy. Kevin: Where will I go? Lauren: What do you mean? Kevin: Well, if I don't go back to the lockup, where do they put me? Lauren: I don't know. They put you in the psych ward. You're still incarcerated. Kevin: Yeah, well, it's better than jail. Lauren: Well, for now, but I don't know about after the trial. Kevin: I'll worry about that later. Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you so much. This means so much. Lauren: All right, I gotta get going, okay? Good-bye. Kevin: Bye. (Knock on door) Lauren: Don't do anything stupid! Lauren: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: So you think my old man made a mistake? Cameron: Yeah, I do. I found you to be a very savvy businessman during our negotiations. Listen, Nick, forget about what happened at Newman. You are a valuable asset to any company. Nick: You really feel that way? Cameron: Yeah. You know what? Just hear me out. I think it'll become pretty obvious how I feel. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Jack, I know how upsetting this is for you. Jack: You know what, Dad? Forget it. I wash my hands of the whole thing. Brad: Well, that's the smartest thing you've said in months. Jack: Shut up, Brad. You're not coming at this from the same perspective. Brad: Oh, you don't think I hate the man as much as you do? I say let's get what we can and get him out of our lives! John: Gentlemen, gentlemen. Come on, now let's try to keep this from becoming personal. Jack: You know, you're right. Let's forget what this man has cost our family in pride and dignity and the life of a child. Brad: Damn it, Jack, do not bring that into this! Jack: Why not? It's the truth. Let's at least be honest with each other. John: Jack, there are things you can change and the things you can't. And one thing we can do is change the future of Jabot, and that is what we should be looking at. Jack: Okay, I hear you. We're gonna accept pennies on the dollar and hope we can pull Jabot through. Good luck. John: Son, don't let me say it again how much that I wish that I had the $75 million. Jack: If you're trying to make me feel guilty, don't. It's not gonna work. I wanted nothing to do with Victor getting a slap on the wrist rather than time in jail. I still say he should be behind bars. Brad: Yeah, well, we know what you say, Jack, but that option has passed us by, and dwelling on it isn't going to save Jabot, is it? Jack: I take it then we're all agreed that porter has to go. I mean, there's a very expensive contract we can ill afford at this point. John: Well, that is a possibility we'll have to review. Brad: You know Ash is opposed. John: Yes, I do. Jack: Well, hey, if we're tightening our belts, it seems the perfect place to start. Why do we need a top research chemist if we can't afford any research? John: Jack, Jack, I said I will look at it carefully. We must also think of the long term. Jack: Well, according to you masters of gloom, there is no long term to look at. We have only the short term. Brad: Is that really what you're thinking about, Jack? Or is this still about Phyllis? Jack: You leave Phyllis out of this. Brad: I don't see how we can do that, if that's really where you're coming from. John: All right, that is enough. Now just sit down, so we can talk about this. Sit down! John: Now we're going to have to review every contract. We're going to have to determine who is essential for Jabot's future and who is not. It's just quite simple. There are going to be brutal cuts. Jack: You gonna ax Tuvia? John: I think we have to look at that possibility. Jack: Oh, God, it call comes back to Newman. This is why he broke the law. He's getting exactly what he wanted! John: Jack, be that as it may, we cannot change what happened. We can only react to it, and we have got to find a way to get Jabot back on its feet. Jack: Right, right. So when are we gonna schedule this meeting for Ashley and Victor? Or more important, what is Ashley meeting with Victor about today? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: I know how important it is for you to get to know Abby. Victor: So you're not going to try and stop me? Ashley: Oh, I wish things weren't so complicated. Victor: Well, I'm hardly the one to blame for the complication, am I? Ashley: Of course not. It was my doing. Victor, I don't see you the way the rest of my family does. You know that. Victor: Thank the lord for that. Ashley: Which is why I feel I can ask you what I'm going to ask you, and I think you'll listen to me. Victor: What are you gonna ask me? Ashley: For some time. Victor: Time? Ashley: Before you begin this journey to know my child. Victor: But she's my child, as well, and I have missed out on so much of her life already. Ashley: I understand that, but you have to realize that this is a very precarious situation for that little girl. Victor: Now you know me better than to think that I would hurt that child. Ashley: I know you wouldn't, never, not intentionally. Victor: So what are you asking? Ashley: Well, we all know that children carry scars from their childhood that could affect them for the rest of their lives. Victor: You think I would scar her? Ashley: Well, not on purpose. But, look, I'm out of my depth here. I don't know the best way to handle this situation. Victor: I think the best way to handle it is just to be honest. I told your husband that I have no intention of letting Abby know the sordid details of her conception, but I want her to know that I'm her father, that I acknowledge that. Ashley: That's all you want? Victor: That's all I want. I know your husband thinks otherwise. Ashley: Well, Victoria's gone. Your relationship with Nicholas isn't very good. Victor: You believe that I want to fill that void by absconding with your child? Ashley: Brad's afraid of that. Victor: What are you asking of me? Ashley: Before we begin anything with Abby, I'd like to seek professional help. Victor: By that, do you mean a psychiatrist or what? Ashley: A psychiatrist, a psychologist. I want an objective, professional opinion on how best to handle this. Now won't you please do that for me, for Abby? [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Dad, don't you worry about me. I am doing just fine. Arthur: And are you? Seems to me you're spending so much time focusing on your mother's drinking problem that you're neglecting your own happiness. Jill: I work every day. I love my job. Arthur: Mm-hmm, you know what they say about all work and no play, don't you? Jill: I find time to play. Arthur: When? If you're not arguing with Katherine, you're acting as her nursemaid, stressing over the situation. I never see you have fun. Jill: I have fun with you. Arthur: I'm talking about people your own age. Jill: Believe it or not, I do have a social life. As a matter of fact, just recently I spent some time with a man. Arthur: Good. Anyone I know? Jill: It's not important, and it's not going anywhere. We're just really old friends, and we're at a point in our lives when we're at loose ends, so we have no serious intentions. It's just... we're perfect for each other right now. Arthur: I hope that doesn't mean you're giving up on love. I mean, look at me, finding your mother after all these years. It just goes to show you, one's never too old for romance. Jill: I'm sure you're right about that, okay? But right now I'm perfectly happy just focusing on my newfound family. Arthur: In our case, I think we're doing a splendid job, don't you? Jill: Yes, I do, absolutely, in our case. Arthur: Mm-hmm. Jill: Of course, Katherine is a different story. I mean, take the brunch. Every time I think that maybe we're getting a little bit closer, something goes wrong. I'm telling you, the only good news is things couldn't get much worse. Mac: Good morning, Judge Hendricks, Jill. It's a beautiful day out, isn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Lily leave for school? Dru: Yeah. Neil: Thinking about what she said? Dru: I may owe you an apology. Neil: No, baby, you don't have to apologize. Dru: I do. You know, as much as I want the police to nail Kevin Fisher, in my soul I can't see him going to jail for another person's crime. Neil: You know that we're going to get him one day, right? Dru: I hope so. Neil: Mark my words. Kevin may dodge a bullet this time, but one of these days that man's number is gonna be up. I just hope I'm there to see it. [Kevin remembering.] Big dog: Whatcha gonna do, Fisher? Kevin: I'll call someone. Ray: Who? Your mama, maybe? Man: Or the guard. Big dog: Last I saw, the guard was heading out for a smoke. Kevin: I'm warning you, my brother's a lawyer. Big dog: So what? Kevin: He can make some real trouble for you guys. Big dog: (Laughs) you hear that, ray? Kevin's brother's gonna make some trouble for us. Ray: This kid don't know what real trouble is. Man: Maybe we ought to show him, huh? Big dog: Good idea. Kevin: What are you gonna do? Man: Relax, Fisher. Big dog: We're gonna have us a little blanket party. [SCENE_BREAK] Cop: Yeah, tell me about it. Unbelievable. Orderly: I need to change your bedding. Need some help? Orderly: There you go. You okay? Kevin: Yeah. Cop: Anyway, let me finish what I was telling you. Orderly: Yeah. Cop: I told her, "look, I'm not interested in anything serious." Orderly: So what did she say? Cop: What did she say? She starts crying, tells me she's not getting any younger. Says I've been leading her on all these months. Orderly: Oh, man, that's crazy. Cop: I'm telling you, man, I will never, ever, understand women. Orderly: No, no, definitely. Cop: Never. Can't live with 'em. You can't live without 'em. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: All right, I'm listening. Cameron: You're listening? Are you sure? 'Cause you know what? I don't want to waste my time talking to someone who's not gonna believe what I have to say. Well, not that I would blame you. Nick: You'd better not. There's a lot of people around here upset with you, including me. You have any idea what this did to my wife? Cameron: Sharon? Nick: Yeah, Sharon. She's a very sensitive woman. When you took off like that, some people thought you were dead. And since my wife was one of the last people to see you alive, it really did a number on her. Cameron: Well, I'm sorry about that, Nick. Nick: You should be. My wife is still suffering from it. Do you even know there was a police sketch going around? Some people thought it looked like my wife. They were accusing her of murder. Cameron: What? Look, I heard about a sketch when I talked to the police, but murder? I mean, I had no idea. Nick: And then Grace Turner, of all people, shows up in town saying she's involved with you. Cameron: Yeah, yeah, well, we... Grace and I, we had a little fling, you know. Look, what are we talking about this for, huh? I came here to talk about business. Can we talk about business? I'd like to offer you a job, Nick. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So what's going on, Junior? Why are Ashley and Victor in secret session today? Brad: This doesn't concern you, Jack. Jack: It's about my sister. If it concerns her, it concerns me. Brad: Not this time. John: All right, that's enough. Will you two cut it out? Jack: You know what this is about, Dad? John: No, I don't, and I'm willing to accept it's none of my business. Brad: Thank you, John. Jack: I hate it. Ashley in cahoots with that bastard on something personal. John: Jack, will you please just drop it? Obviously Brad does not want to talk about it. Why you can't you respect that? Jack: Well, I know a thing or two that you don't. Brad: Drop it, Jack. Jack: Oh, then I'm on target, am I? Ashley's meeting with Victor today-- Brad: I said, drop it, Jack! John: Now wait a minute. What the hell is going on here? Jack: Well, there's a couple things you don't know, Dad. Brad: One more word, one, and I will bust you in the mouth. Jack: Have a nice day. You, too. John: Bradley, what in heaven's name was that all about? Brad: Forget it, John. This is one you want no part of. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: So you want to seek professional help? Ashley: Yeah. I'd like to get a specialist's point of view on how Abby ought to be told and just what the best way is to handle this. That's not really an unreasonable request, is it? Victor: No, but don't forget that Abby already knows. She's the one who told me that I'm her father. Ashley: Of course. It's a big part of the situation. I'm not gonna hold anything back. Victor: When do you envision doing this? Ashley: As soon as possible. Victor: And this is not some delaying tactic that you and Brad came up with? Ashley: Of course not. I think it's a very critical part of the process, actually. Victor: Are you gonna take Abby? Ashley: I don't know. It depends on what the doctor recommends. Victor: So how long is it gonna take? Weeks, months, years or what? Ashley: I have no idea. Again, I really don't know what the doctor's gonna recommend. But whatever I do, I'm just trying to protect my child. Victor: From her biological father. Is that what you're saying? Ashley: Well, to her, she already has a father. I don't want to create something in her mind that is destructive or confusing to her. Victor: And you think if I got to know her more that might be destructive and confusing to her. Is that it? Ashley: Only if it's mishandled, Victor. We're talking about a child's mind, her psyche, her emotional stability. Please, don't fight me on this, please. Victor: I won't fight you. But I'm not gonna wait forever, either. I want to get to know my daughter, so don't use this as a way to keep me from her, please, because I won't allow it. Do we understand each other? Ashley: We understand each other perfectly. Victor: Okay. Ashley: Well... Victor: Um, then I'll wait to hear from you, and, um, wait to tell me how you intend to proceed. Ashley: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Thanks. Orderly: Oh, no problem, bro. Hey, hey, hey! Cop: Hey, back off! Orderly: You okay? You okay? Kevin: Yeah. Orderly: I got him. I'll take care of him. Kevin: I just need to sit down. Orderly: Yeah, sure, I got you, I got you. You gonna be okay? Kevin: Yeah, yeah. Orderly: All right. Kevin: Thanks. Orderly: All right. Thanks. Kevin: Oh, thank God. Kevin: Bingo. [NEXT_ON] Nikki: Is it possible that you don't know about Cameron's miraculous return from the dead? Grace: It's so obvious you're just trying to rattle my cage. Cop: Time's up. You can visit him at the jailhouse later today

Victor warned her not to use this as a way of delaying a relationship between him and his daughter

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Nick: I don't want to do this rebound thing with you. I mean, I respect you too much. Mattie: Where are they sending you? Lily: Lakewood correctional center. Mattie: That's hours away. Lily: We'll e farther away, so we won't see each other as often, but we can write, you know? We can talk on the phone. Charlie: This sucks! Victoria: Where's J.T.? Rey: The commission wants to shut down the hellstrom investigation. Unless I can find him in the next week, they are shutting me down. It is over. Abby: Hey! What do you got? Arturo: Uh, it's a watch. I found it. Abby: What are you gonna do with it? Arturo: I think I'm gonna take it to the police station. Abby: Hmm. Nice. Arturo: Someone is gonna be really grateful to me. Christine: Shouldn't you be working on the hellstrom case, detective? Rey: D.A. Williams. Christine: Guess you haven't heard. The clock's ticking on your investigation. Rey: I heard. The commission wants to pull the plug. Christine: Well, you better get to back to work. I won't keep you. Rey: Actually, I wanted to pick your brain about something. Christine: Until you have a solid case, there's really nothing I can do to help. Rey: I...was thinking we could help each other. Abby: Okay. We'd better go. We're gonna be late. Arturo: Yeah. Yeah. I guess I'll just turn this in later. It's not like someone's sitting at the station, waiting for it. Abby: Oh, hold the elevator! Thank you, uncle jack. Jack: Abby! Abby: Hi. Jack: Hey, arturo. Arturo: Jack. Jack: You're both here early. Abby: Oh, yeah. Been putting out a lot of fires since nick's wedding fiasco. Been keeping the P.R. Team very busy. Jack: Well, at least he's keeping a low profile. Abby: Which allowed me to take some time off last night. Jack: Oh, I hope you had some fun. Arturo: Depends what your idea of fun is. Abby: I took arturo to a pop-up restaurant -- caribbean food. Jack: Well, that sounds like fun. Abby: Well, uh, we'll never know, since the restaurant was closed down. The health inspector closed it down before we got there. Jack: Ah, too bad. Abby: Yeah. Claimed they didn't have any permits. So, arturo and I ended up eating hoagies in the back of his truck -- again. Arturo: You say it like that's a bad thing. Abby: It was okay. Arturo: Oh, come on. You loved it. Abby: The hoagies or the back of your truck? Jack: Oh, it's a shame you two lovebirds can't take the day off. Abby: Oh, no. I got way too much to do. Jack: Yeah, me, too. Abby: What's first on your agenda? Jack: A meeting with nick. Nick: Yeah. So, that noise we heard outside was the sound of people coming in to work this morning. Phyllis: What, you don't think I can blend in with the rest of the crowd? Nick: Well, unless it's come to work naked day. Phyllis: Ohh! I'm gonna have to try that at jabot! Nick: Yeah. I bet your board would really like that. Seriously, you need to get up, get dressed, and get out of here. Phyllis: First of all, I am the C.E.O. Of jabot cosmetics, all right? I sell sex. So why should I be afraid of the world to see me openly and proudly embracing my sexuality? Nick: Yeah, I don't know about the rest of the world, but this is not a good time for my employees to find out about this. Phyllis: That's all right. I'll protect your reputation... after I do this. Abby: I feel like we've stopped on every floor. [ Elevator doors open ] Jack: Another day, another dollar. [ All chuckle ] Arturo: Hey, uh, I need to stop by nick's -- pick up some specs before I head out to the site. Jack: Yeah. Let him know i got a couple quick things to do before I meet with him. Arturo: Will do. Abby: Lunch later? Arturo: I wanted to try and stop by the police station on my break. Abby: Mm. Whoever lost that is going to be very happy to get it back. Arturo: Yeah. Yeah. It looks nice, huh? Definitely expensive. Abby: You never told me where you found it. Nick: I'm gonna go grab some coffee. Phyllis: Well, you don't have to clear the way for me. Nick: You know, you may not care what people think about you, but I do. Phyllis: Well, that's very sweet but unnecessary. I can take care of myself. Nick: You don't have to tell me. Phyllis: Yeah, well, I think it's time the rest of the world get that message. Nick: Why don't you go easy on the rest of the world today? They may not be ready for fired-up phyllis. Phyllis: Well, they need to buckle up and get ready. Abby: It was just laying there in chancellor park? Arturo: [ Sighs ] Near the dig site. Abby: Well, if nobody claims it, maybe you'll get to keep it. Arturo: Mnh. Too rich for my blood. Abby: Text you about lunch later. Arturo: Okay. Arturo: Ohh! Phyllis: Okay. You dropped your watch. Arturo: Yeah. Um...is nick around? Phyllis: Uh, yeah. He should be. This is his office. Arturo: Um, yeah. I just thought, um -- Phyllis: What? Arturo: Nothing. Phyllis: Okay. Good. Additional sponsorship Cane: Hey. Listen, I'm gonna take a shower, and then I'm gonna make breakfast for you and your sister, okay? Charlie: Yeah. You missed a call while you were out -- someone named farrah dubose. Cane: Uh, did you take a message? Charlie: Yeah. She said she'd e-mail you the rental prices for the house. Mattie: Wait. We're -- we're moving? Charlie: I don't know. Are we? Cane: [ Sighs ] You know, I want us to be close to your mom. Jack: Hey. I thought you were heading to a jobsite. Arturo: Yeah, I'm on the way now. Have you seen nick? Jack: Yeah. I just saw him outside my office. Arturo: Huh. He must have had an early meeting. Jack: He said it was his first meeting of the day, yeah. Arturo: Hmm. Jack: "Hmm" what? Arturo: Um, nothing. Jack: Oh, come on. Something's obviously on your mind. What is it? Arturo: Everyone's entitled to their own privacy, and I'm the last person to judge. I got to get going. Have a good one, jack. Jack: Yeah, you, too. Hmm. Kyle: Morning, boss. Phyllis: Kyle, I'm busy, so if you have something for me -- Kyle: The marketing plan you wanted. Got here early this morning. Came up with something I think you'll like. If you want to swing by my office, I can show it to you. Phyllis: That's gonna have to wait. I have some business to take care of this morning. Get ted to put you on the list, all right? Kyle: You said it was important. I thought you'd want to see it right away. Phyllis: I do, but when we meet, it'll be in my office, not yours. Kyle: Sure. Of course. You're the boss. Phyllis: Good. You keep that in mind, we're gonna get along just fine. I want you to treat me like any other C.E.O. That you've worked for. Kyle: It's just you're the first -- Phyllis: First? Go ahead and finish that sentence. Kyle: Non-abbott. Phyllis: Well, then, you're just gonna have to get used to that. I'm here to stay. Let's do this. Cane: So, um, they're all, uh, 15 minutes from lakewood, and they're all rentals, so, you know, nothing's permanent, and after your mom's sentence is done, then we can all move back here to genoa city. Mattie: When were you thinking about making the move? Cane: Well, I was thinking the sooner, the better. They have really good schools. I've looked in to transferring your credits, so the transition should be smooth. And, uh, anyway, we can stay on track to start college in the fall as we planned, huh? Charlie: Yeah, but we'd still be leaving our friends and family behind. Cane: Yeah, well, I mean, you know, nate, devon, and neil can come visit, and, uh, you can stay in touch with your friends with texting and video-chatting. We can come back here and, you know, do trips on the weekend, so... Mattie: What about your job? Cane: Uh, I was gonna talk to jill about running chancellor remotely. Charlie: What if she doesn't let you? Cane: Well, I could take a leave of absence. You know, um... look, you know, your mom -- her sentence is gonna be done in like 10 months, you know, and she might get out sooner for good behavior, you know? All right, listen, I know this isn't easy, all right? But, you know, we need to do this for your mom. You understand that, right? Mattie: Yeah. Of course we do. Cane: Okay. Charlie: Mom comes first. No questions. Cane: I knew I could count on you. All right. Well, I will call farrah, and i will tell her that we're moving ahead with this. Mattie: [ Sighs ] Charlie: [ Sighs ] This is... Mattie: Crazy? Yeah. But we don't have any choice. Rey: It would be a big mistake for the commission to shut down my investigation. I am close to busting this thing wide open. I just -- I just need a little more time. Christine: More time, yeah. I've heard that before. Rey: You're smart. I'm sure you could see bringing hellstrom to justice would be, a big boost for your career, maybe even get you in the running for state attorney or a judgeship. Christine: While I appreciate your appealing to my perceived ambition, I think your time would be better spent focusing on the case at hand. Like I said, the clock's ticking. Phyllis: Yeah, let's set up a meeting with kerry johnson and tell her that I want to discuss products and services for jaboutique openings, all right? Now, if we haven't heard from kyle yet, let's set up a time for he and billy to come in and discuss their marketing ideas. Well, call billy and tell him to get his butt into work. You know what? A double latte with skim would be amazing right now. Okay. [ Exhales sharply ] Jack: I crunched the numbers on those downtown warehouses. I think we can get them for under market value and turn a pretty good profit. Nick: Sounds good. I'll, uh, think about it. Jack: Okay. That's all I got. Nick: Hey, before you go, i just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about how the jabot vote went. Selfishly speaking, I'm very glad you're still here with us at dark horse. Jack: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. Nick: Well, at least you know your company's in good hands. Jack: Maybe. Nick: You don't think phyllis is up to the job? Jack: We'll see. Speaking of phyllis, actually... maybe you can return this to her when you see her next. Nick: Where'd you get this? Jack: On your sofa, under the blanket. I bumped in to arturo when i came into the office. He was acting strangely, and, uh, I found the badge, put two and two together, and... well, I thought you'd appreciate me letting you know before tongues start wagging. Nick: Yeah. I'll, uh... make sure she gets it back. As far as I'm concerned, we are two single adults. Jack: Of course. I am a little surprised you moved on so quickly, and with the person who ruined your wedding. Nick: Yeah, you and I talking about phyllis -- I don't think it's a good idea. Jack: Yeah, you're probably right. I-I am curious, though. The last we spoke on the subject, you were determined to win sharon back. Nick: Sharon's made it very clear that we are done, and I am not going to spend the rest of my life chasing after her. Jack: I get that. Why phyllis? Nick: I mean... do you have to ask? Jack: No, I guess not. Nick: Look, jack, what phyllis and I may or may not be doing... is none of your business. Jack: You're right. I ju-- you're right. Let me know about those warehouses. Phyllis: Victoria? It's me. I was wondering if you've spoken to the others about what happened on halloween. Since we came up empty, I was wondering if you had any thoughts about what we should do next. Call me -- soon. Arturo: [ Sighs ] Abby: [ Chuckles ] The owner of that watch is gonna be dead before you return it. Arturo: Ah. My meeting ran long. I'm actually not even gonna be able to stay for lunch. I'll drop by the station after work. Abby: Well, it is nice. Arturo: I told you, it's not my style. Abby: You could hock it. Arturo: You really think that I'd -- Abby: Let's ask him to join us. Arturo: No. Abby: Arturo, you can't go on fighting with your brother forever. Arturo: Abby, not speaking is the opposite of fighting. Abby: You keep telling me how important family is. Arturo: You can't fix this. Abby: You also told me that, next time, we do what I want. I want him to join us. Please? Arturo: That's not fair, and do not look at me with those eyes. Abby: You won't regret it. Arturo: I already do. Abby: Rey! Join us? Devon: Jack. Jack: Hey! Devon: Would you like some company? Jack: Please. I hate drowning my sorrows alone. Devon: I'll have what he's having, please. So, neil told me about the board vote at jabot and how ashley is moving to paris. Jack: Yeah. Kind of feels like karmic payback for ever creating that blood abbott clause, which was never to be used against my sister, by the way. Devon: And yet it was. Jack: And yet it was. I wouldn't blame you for taking ashley's side. I really wouldn'T. Devon: Well, jack, I'm not trying to take any sides at all. I just feel bad -- thank you. I feel bad about what's happened to your family. That's all. Jack: Ashley's leaving has left a huge hole in the family. Devon: I know the feeling very well. Jack: Lily. Devon: Yeah. It's a 4-hour drive to visit her in lakewood. I can take the jet whenever i want to, but cane and the kids -- they have lives going on here, so it's difficult. It's been very difficult for them and lily to not be able to see each other as often. [ Cellphone chimes ] Sorry. It's charlie. He needs me for something. Jack: Hope everything's all right. Devon: Me, too. Um, real quick, out of curiosity, how's phyllis doing in the new C.E.O. Position? Jack: [ Sighs ] Red is approaching this job like she does everything else in her life -- with determination and passion. Devon: No holds barred? Jack: No holds barred. [ Knock on door ] Phyllis: I'm busy! Nick: Even for me? Phyllis: Nick, what are you doing here? Nick: I just wanted to come by and see you in action. It's impressive. Phyllis: The way I sit behind a desk? Nick: It suits you. The board made the right choice. Phyllis: Well, I think a few people would disagree with you and the board. Nick: Well, they don't know you like I do. Phyllis: I imagine you have to get back to work. Nick: Yeah. There's another reason I came by. You left something in my office this morning. Phyllis: I was wondering where that thing went. Thank you. Nick: Well, it's not all good news. Um...the person who found it was jack... on the couch in my office. I'm sure you can imagine his reaction. You okay? Phyllis: Yeah. It's unfortunate that jack had to find out about us the way he did, but, like I said, I -- I am not embarrassed at all by anything. Nick: So, no regrets? Phyllis: No. You? Nick: I think it's time we all move on. Phyllis: I couldn't agree more. Nick: So, I'll see you soon. Phyllis: Yes. [ Telephone rings ] Ted? Thank you. I've been waiting for this call from hong kong. Nick: Life at the top. I get it. See ya. Phyllis: Thanks. Phyllis: Mr. Yu. Thank you for making time for me. "The young and the restless" will continue. Devon: So, your text sounded important. What's going on? Charlie: Uh...you want to...? Mattie: Well, we just wanted to let you know that we won't be able to intern at hamilton-winters any longer. Devon: Okay. Okay. I get that. Have a seat. I know that you're in the middle of school right now, and between that and scheduling to go see your mom. I get it. Charlie: That's not why we're quitting. Devon: Why are you quitting, then? Mattie: We're moving. Charlie: Just so we can be closer to mom. Devon: When are you moving? Charlie: As soon as dad arranges everything. Devon: What's your dad thinking? Mattie: He's trying to do what's best for our family. Devon: But you're in the middle of your senior year of high school. Mattie: Well, he's looking at houses in great school districts. Charlie and I have already looked up a few high schools online. Charlie: And plus my dad talked to the dean at walnut grove. There won't be any problem transferring our credits. Devon: Yeah, but high school is not only just academics, charlie. You're a star runner on your cross-country team. Charlie: The season's almost over. Devon: Then you got basketball coming up. And you have yearbook and debate. Mattie: I can join at my new school. Devon: You're not gonna be the team captain. You have senior prom coming up. I know you've been looking forward to that. Mattie: Well, we might have to make a few sacrifices, but we have to do this. It's what's best for mom. Devon: And you think she would want you to leave behind your home and your family and your friends? And shauna -- what about shauna? Charlie: I mean, we'll keep in touch. I don't know. We're not moving that far away. Devon: Okay. I'm gonna ask you guys a question, and I want you to think before you answer me. Do you feel like you'd be letting your parents down if you did not go along with this? Charlie: [ Sighs ] [ Knock on door ] Phyllis: Come in, ted! Kyle: It's me. Ted asked me to give you this. Phyllis: Delivering coffee? Not a very good use of your time. Kyle: I tweaked my marketing plan for the jaboutiques. Billy's going over it now. He'll be in later for our meeting. Phyllis: And you came to tell me that, bring me my coffee? Kyle: I also want to apologize. Working for a C.E.O. Who isn't family is gonna take some getting used to, but I will. Phyllis: Sooner rather than later will be good. Kyle: Absolutely. I just want a chance to prove myself... an equal chance. Phyllis: Is there something you'd like to tell me, kyle? Kyle: Billy and I get the feeling you're trying to send us a message. Phyllis: I am. I expect loyalty and respect from all of my employees. Kyle: The kind you're getting from summer? Phyllis: I was voted in as C.E.O. By a slim margin. I need people around me that i can trust. My daughter has proven that she deserves more responsibility. Billy was a competent C.E.O., But he let his demons get the best of him. He made grievous errors that caused this company great damage which, right now, I am repairing, so if he wants to make an impact at jabot and be part of top management, he's gonna have to prove himself, just like you. Kyle: So, the way you're treating billy and I has nothing to do with summer? Phyllis: Billy is where he is because he put himself there. And I am not blaming him or treating him any differently because of what he did with my daughter, which, by the way, was disgusting. You know, I have two pieces of advice for you if you'd like to succeed. Kyle: I'm listening. Phyllis: One, separate yourself from billy, and, two, never cross me. We're done. Rey: Thank you. That's a nice watch. You get that for arturo? Abby: This? No, no. Arturo found it. Rey: You found it, huh? Arturo: Yeah. I was gonna drop it off at the station later. Rey: I'll save you the trip. Arturo: No. I found it. I'll turn it in. Rey: Don't be stupid, arturo. I'm going there anyway. Arturo: Great. So am I. Rey: Just give it to me, arturo. Arturo: Why? You think I'm gonna steal it? Abby: Of course he doesn'T. [ Scoffs ] Rey: [ Sighs ] Wouldn't be the first time you stole something. Arturo: All right. Great. It was only a matter of time before you brought that up. What -- what did it take you -- a month, six weeks? [ Scoffs ] Unbelievable. Rey: You don't want abby to hear the story? You afraid it says something about you? Abby: Okay, what story? Rey: When we were kids, our neighbor's bike disappeared from his front yard. Arturo: I borrowed the bike to go to the drugstore to pick up a prescription for our mom. Rey had to blow the whole thing up into something that it wasn'T. Rey: That bike belonged to someone else. And you took it without asking. But... that's what you do, isn't it? [ Cellphone rings ] Abby: Uh... I'm sorry. I-I have to take this. You two, play nice, please. It's just a watch. Hi. Arturo: Give it back, bro. Rey: It's inscribed. Arturo: Yeah. It says, "love, mac." I don't know who that is. Rey: I might. Charlie: Switching schools and making friends is nothing compared to what mom's going through. Mattie: We can't keep living our lives, knowing that she's in that new prison all alone. Devon: Listen, we all feel bad for your mom, okay? But you guys only get to do your senior year one time. You're not gonna sacrifice that because of her situation. Mattie: But we love her so much. Devon: I know you do. I love her, too. All right? But you guys have to be honest with your dad about how you feel. Mattie: I don't think I can do that. Charlie: He's counting on us. [ Doorbell rings ] Is that him? Devon: Yeah, it is. Charlie: I don't know what to say to him! Devon: I'll help you. Okay? Hey. Cane: Hey, man. Devon: Hey. How you doing? Cane: Okay. Uh, got your text. Devon: Yeah. [ Clears throat ] Cane: Okay. Um, what's going on? Devon: Charlie and mattie told me about what you're planning. Cane: What? You mean the move? Devon: Yeah, the move. And I understand why you want to do this for lily. But I think there is a few things that you haven't considered. Cane: Uh, okay. I thought you guys were all right with this, no? Devon: Hey. Will you two let me talk to your dad for a second? Mattie: Yeah. Charlie: Yeah. Devon: Thank you. Cane: All right. So, what -- they came to you and complained and you were in support of them? Devon: No, the opposite, actually, 'cause those kids would do anything you ask them to do for the sake of this family. Cane: Okay. Then why are you encouraging them to fight me on this? Devon: I'm not. I'm trying to get you to see that there's five people in your family you need to consider and not just one. Jack: I thought maybe we could grab some lunch together. You can fill me in on how things are going with your new boss. Kyle: I don't get a lunch break, which probably gives you a pretty good idea of how things are going. Jack: Well, you got to give her some credit. She convinced kerry johnson to come on board. Kyle: Yeah, people are pretty excited about her heading up r&D. Jack: Kerry is the real thing. In fact, I've been thinking if I'd been the one to bring her before the board, they might have voted for me. Wow. I cannot believe she is C.E.O. Kyle: Yeah. If you'd been in her office with me earlier, you'd believe it. Jack: Yeah? She giving you hard time? Kyle: Not just me. She's an equal-opportunity hardass. [ Door opens ] Jack: Phyllis! Phyllis: Jack. What are you doing here? Kyle: He dropped by to see me. Jack: I guess I missed the chance to say hello to you earlier -- at dark horse. Phyllis: Kyle, isn't there something you should be doing? Kyle: Yeah. Lots. Phyllis: Let's talk in my office. Jack: Sure. Phyllis: Something wrong? Jack: I spent the better part of my life working out of this office. You're sitting behind a desk that not only I but my father sat behind. I guess I'm allowed some kind of reaction, aren't I? Reflection, at least, of decades of family history. Phyllis: Reflecting is fine. But if you resent my being here, then we have a problem. Rey: I'm gonna need to take this down to the station. Arturo: What, you don't think I can handle turning it in? Rey: Not everything's about you. Arturo: No, of course not. It's about you. Rey: Get over yourself, arturito. This could be an important piece of evidence. I'm gonna handle it. Arturo: Evidence in connection with what? [ Scoffs ] You want to know why I can't get along with my jerk of a brother? Because he hasn't changed one bit since we were kids. at humana, we believe great things are ahead of you when you start with healthy. And part of staying healthy means choosing the right medicare plan. Humana can help. With original medicare, you're covered for hospital stays and doctor office visits when you're sick. 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He acts like he's the only one who can handle anything. Abby: He's just doing his job. You heard him. It could be evidence. Arturo: He probably made that up. He just bugs the crap out of me, I swear. Abby: Okay. Look on the bright side. Now you don't have to go down to the station, so now you have an hour to kill -- an hour that you can spend with me. Arturo: Oh. Abby: Mm-hmm, and I think i have just what you need to make you feel better -- a lot better. Cane: My family is all I've thought about since the day this nightmare started. I have a baby, I have two teenagers in their last year in high school, and I have a wife who I miss and I love so much, I can barely breathe. And I'm trying to do what is best for all of them, especially lily, 'cause we still have each other, and she has no one. She has nothing. Devon: I understand. Have you spoken to her about what you're planning to do? Cane: No, 'cause I want to make sure everything's in place before I tell her what i planned. Devon: Okay. And how do you think she's gonna respond when she finds out you're planning to uproot the family to be closer to her? Cane: I have to do something. Devon: This isn't the thing to do, though. This is not the thing. All right? I-I get it. I know that you feel powerless right now and you're trying to control a bad situation, right? You try to make a big, grand, selfless gesture to show lily that you're helping out. This is not how you do it. You haven't thought it through. You're just pushing ahead blindly without considering everyone involved, including lily. Cane: I'm just lost without her. And I'm just trying to do what is best for everyone, and I just have no idea what that it is. Devon: If the situation was reversed, how do you think lily would act? What would she do? Cane: [ Inhales deeply ] [ Exhales sharply ] Hey, guys, can you, uh -- can you come down here for a minute, please? Come on. [ Sniffles ] Charlie: Are you mad at us? Cane: I'm not mad at you. I love you too much to be mad at you, okay? Mattie: We love you, too, and if you want to go... Cane: No. We're not gonna go anywhere, okay? Yeah. Okay. I love you guys. Mattie: Love you, too. Charlie: I love you, too. Cane: All right. Jack: We're not done. Phyllis: Jack, I am busy. Jack: You invited me into your office. At least I should get equal time to defend myself against these charges. Phyllis: Fine. Go ahead. Jack: I don't know where these accusations of my resenting you are coming from. Phyllis: Oh, I don't know. Maybe the fact that you wanted the job here. Jack: I never denied that. Look, I-I wished you well. Did you think I was lying? Phyllis: I think you're human -- human enough to want me to fail. Jack: My father founded this company. I worked most of my life trying to build and protect his legacy. I want jabot to succeed every bit as much now as then. Phyllis: You are so good. You say all the right things. That's one of your many talents. But it's what you're not saying, jack. Jack: And what would that be? Phyllis: The real reason you're here. Jack: What, taking my son to lunch? Phyllis: Nick came by earlier. He dropped off my I.D. Badge. Jack: Oh, good! You got it back. Phyllis: You think I missed that comment you made about missing me at dark horse? If you're trying to rattle me, it didn't, because I am not only the C.E.O. Of jabot, but I am a grown woman, which includes having a relationship with whoever I want. Jack: I stand in no judgment. Phyllis: I can feel your disapproval in this room. Jack: You are a grown woman with her own life to live. Isn't that what you just said? Why would you care what I think? Phyllis: I don'T. But I have one question for you -- where do you get off thinking that my personal life is any of your business?

Jack fins Phyllis' Jabot ID badge from Jabot on the couch at Nick's office at dark horse

Jett: Well, great news. Too bad it's not true. Abe: Pretty much the general consensus. Jett: Where's DiMera now? Abe: Still in custody, but he won't be much longer. Jett: His best foot soldier's still out, locked and loaded. Abe: And there's still no sign of Roman. Jett: Well, I'll help you all I can as soon as I get out of here, that is until the ISA puts me back on active duty. Abe: I wouldn't count on that happening. Jett: Why not? You know something I don't? Abe: Yeah. It's not gonna make your day. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Shawn seemed okay. I mean, I can't imagine getting trapped in a walk-in freezer. Chelsea: Yeah, and having to blow your way out of it. Stephanie: I'm sure he's just thankful that he's okay, he's not scarred for life. Chelsea: His back was pretty bad, though. Stephanie: It clearly hurt him, even though he claimed it was no biggie. Chelsea: I hate hospitals. They're always so cold, and there's bad food, and they smell bad. Stephanie: Not to mention all the sick people. Chelsea: Well, that's kind of the point of these places. Stephanie: Think of all the diseases you can catch. Chelsea: Let's not forget the candy-striper tour. Stephanie: You should grab one of those pink-and-white numbers -- a little eye candy for Jett. Chelsea: Yeah, right. Stephanie: No. I'm serious. Guys like sweet things in uniforms. You can hike up the skirt, pull it down right here, and I think he'll feel a whole lot better. Chelsea: Okay, Steph, um, what happened with me and Jett in Vegas -- can we just try not to make a big thing out of it? Stephanie: Why? Chelsea: Well, because I don't want Jett to feel like he owes me anything, so just try to keep your mouth shut, okay? Stephanie: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Chelsea: There's more. Stephanie: More what? Chelsea: More than just me helping save Jett's life in Las Vegas. When he and I were in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, he, um, told me that he loved me. Jeremy: [Exhales deeply] [SCENE_BREAK] [Pocket babbling in distance] Kayla: Okay, Pocket. Here we are. Home, sweet home. Oh, you really got those ladies in town worked up. How about Grandma Caroline? Now she wants to name the pub after you -- Pocket man. Is that the craziest thing? Oh, you're so cute. Stephanie! I thought you had classes this morning. Stephanie, are you there? Don't you have class this morning? [Knocking] Are you in there? [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Have you ever seen anything so obscene? The casket is fitted with life support. Hmm? I woke up in the middle of my own funeral, for God's sake, and a rather brisk awakening, thanks to my so-called good soon Benjamin -- the idiot -- and his gun, although I can attest that the Kevlar vest is bulletproof. I have a few bruises I'd rather not have, but -- [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Rolf: Stefano, please, calm yourself. Don't give yourself unnecessary stress in your condition. You are still far from well. Stefano: Yeah, taxpayers' hard-earned money, tapped telephones, 24-hour police guard. Tell me something, Mr. Griffin. How much do you think this little bit of guerilla theater is worth? Steve: Kidnaping alone is a federal offense. Stefano: Well, if they come to you looking for a deal, you spit right in their faces, because I am gonna squeeze Beauregard Brady and Abraham Carver until they bleed through their pensions. Steve: Don't forget Roman Brady, the Deputy Police Commissioner. I'm clean. Huh? All I got to say, Stefano – death becomes you. Stefano: Mm-hmm. Yes. Roman Brady. Well, I will add him to the list, along with you, Steven. Steve: Oh, but wait. How are you gonna press charges against Roman when he's on ice? Stefano: I am busy, so please go amuse yourself elsewhere, while you still can. Steve: Well, I'm here, and this is the best show in town. Stefano: I am not in the mood for your amateur theatrics. Steve: Okay. No problem. No more of that. I just want to make sure your wolf in pinstripes here gets the 411. Stefano: Mr. Griffin, this is Steve Johnson. He is the gentleman that pretended to kill me in the hospital. I recognize the name. Dr. Rolf: I absolutely forbid this intrusion. Steve: Slow down, Rolf. You got bank in this, too. I want you to ask your client how commissioner Brady happened to vanish the same night he went gunning for André. Stefano: The ravings of a demented man, as is well known here in Salem. Steve: You do know about André, don't you? The serial killer who got his too- tanned face on loan from cousin Tony. Stefano: Griffin, Steve here is a former resident of the mental ward. They keep a fresh straitjacket and a padded cell ready at all times. Steve: I may be crazy, but I know who I'm working for. Maybe you should, too. Stefano: We'll continue this later. Steve: I'll be in touch. But I can assure you, beyond the criminal charges, you have a slam-dunk civil suit against the Salem P.D. that could easily be worth millions. Stefano: Very good. Ah. Rolf, you can relax. I want to have a word with my assassin about the hit that was ordered by Salem's so-called finest. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Stephanie? Stephanie? Oh! Well, you know what, Pocket? We are gonna have to deal with your messy sister later. Let's get you down for a nap. Whoo. Hang on. Hang on. Oh, no, you don't, young man. I guess they're gonna have to add breaking and entering to your ever-growing list of crimes. Jeremy: I didn't break in. Kayla: Oh, really? Well, I don't think that anybody asked you to drop by, and I am certain that nobody let you in. Jeremy: Stephanie let me in. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I was right. Jett Carver is madly in love with you. Chelsea: Why don't you say it a little louder, because I don't think the people outside the hospital quite got that? Stephanie: When a hot guy like Jett says he loves you, it's okay to shout it. Chelsea: He got shot, Stephanie. He was delirious. He could have been talking to anybody. Stephanie: Right. Maybe one of the EMT's. Chelsea: You're making way too big a deal of this. Stephanie: Why, because I'm not afraid to say it out loud like you are? Chelsea: I need to get a new best friend. Stephanie: It seems to me you've already got one. Well, maybe not "friend." That's not the right word to use. Chelsea: [Sighs] I love Nick. Stephanie: Every other day. Chelsea: Look, I know that he and I kind of play ping-pong. Stephanie: Kind of? Chelsea: But I don't know. When I'm with him, I just feel really safe. Stephanie: Do you mean big-brother safe or guard-dog safe? Chelsea: We did hook up, in case you forgot about that. Stephanie: Once. That doesn't exactly make you Romeo and Juliet. Chelsea: You know what? Telling you was probably a mistake. Stephanie: You want to know what Jett said and who he said it to? Go in and ask him. [SCENE_BREAK] Jett: What's going on, Uncle Abe? I mean, did internal affairs blow my papers or something? Abe: You've been discharged, effective immediately. Jett: What? I'm fired? You're -- you're serious? Oh! Wow. Unbelievable. I mean, I knew it was bad, but I thought I'd get suspended or put on a desk for a few months. Abe: Jett, you're not needed on a desk. You were training for the field. You messed up in the field. You let Rawlings slide through your fingers. You compromised your cover. You endangered civilian lives, as well as your own. Jett: Well, I'm willing to own all that -- all of it. Abe: So you admit you messed up? You think that'll help? Jett: Maybe. I'm gonna appeal the decision. Abe: Don't waste your time. Once their minds are made up, well... Jett: But if you could step up and put a good word in for me, then maybe -- Abe: I'm sorry. I can't do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: Listen, man. You got a lot going for you. You're young, smart, ambitious. You want to make a difference. Jett: Yeah, but this is what I've wanted to ever since I was a kid. Abe: This was your first big case working out there on your own. Jett: Yeah, and I know I made a few bad decisions. Abe: You can't make bad decisions on your first case. Do you think the brass was watching your every move? Jett: Of course I did, but -- Abe: No, no, no. No "buts." You compromised your cover because you got involved with some girl. Jett: Chelsea's not just some girl. Abe: [Chuckles] You know, that's the problem right there. You let your feelings get in the way of your job, and now I don't know who tipped off Rawlings. Jett: Well, it wasn't Chelsea. Abe: I'm not saying it was, at least not intentionally. But she's close with Stephanie Johnson, who used to be Jeremy Horton's girlfriend. Jett: Well, I know it wasn't Jeremy who tipped off Rawlings, 'cause they were already long gone by then. Abe: And you let Jeremy walk. Now, why the hell didn't you arrest him when you had the chance? Jett: Because -- Abe: Look, I don't want to hear it. Jett: I was doing my job the best I knew how. Abe: Well, your best put lives at risk, and that's the bottom line. Jett: [Sighs] So that's that, huh? Abe: So that's that. Jett: [Exhales deeply] So, what am I gonna do now, huh, when I get out of here? Abe: You can come home with me, Lexie, and Theo and start looking for a job. Jett: [Scoffs] Great. What, selling insurance? Hocking used cars? Abe: Now you're feeling sorry for yourself. Jett: No, I'm not. You know what I mean. Abe: There are other places that your skills can be put to use. You got to start small and work your way back up. Jett: Like what? Abe: Maybe as a deputy sheriff someplace. Jett: How about Salem P.D. with you? Abe: No. No. You can't. You've got to show that you're not getting a free ride from a well-connected relative. Jett: Yeah, but you know I can do this. Abe: Prove it. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: I'll just go in there and say, "hey, Jett, it's pretty scary, huh, taking a bullet? Anyway, I was just wondering, when we were in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, did you, by chance, say that you loved me?" Stephanie: I think you need a better line. Chelsea: I can't put him on the spot like that. Stephanie: What are you gonna do, then? Chelsea: I don't know. Just, I guess, sit and wait and see if he has anything he wants to tell me. Stephanie: Are you crazy? You practically have to strangle guys to get them to use the "L" word. Chelsea: Maybe the loser guys you hang out with. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Stephanie knows you're here? Jeremy: Yeah. She gave me an extra key. Kayla: I don't believe you. Jeremy: I'll show you. Kayla: Incredible. Jeremy: Look, don't be mad at Steph, okay? It was my idea. Kayla: Really? Jeremy: And there's no reason to freak out. This is only temporary. Kayla: This makes perfect sense now. No wonder she was so anxious to move back home -- because the two of you had this whole plan worked out, where you were gonna stay here and lie low for a few days until this whole manhunt cooled down. And then what, go off like Bonnie and Clyde? Jeremy: That was my idea. She was totally against it. She's really angry with me. Kayla: Oh, really? But by some miracle, here you are. Jeremy: I pushed every button I could think of. Kayla: I'm sure you did, because you're quite the manipulator. That's your gift, isn't it? Jeremy: I cop to everything. I was a user and a jerk. Kayla: And an adventurer in the skin trade. Jeremy: I didn't know about that. Kayla: Oh, so you say. Jeremy: It was a mistake coming here. Kayla: You got that right. Jeremy: And I'm sorry I endangered your daughter. Kayla: You can spare me the false contrition, because now you know what you did? You got Stephanie to commit a crime for you -- harboring a fugitive. Jeremy: I truly regret dragging her back into my mess, but you don't have to worry about it, 'cause I am out of here and out of her life. Kayla: You're not going anywhere, buster, not without a police escort. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Why are you here, Steve? Steve: Well, I was worried about you, Stefano. I haven't seen you since I stabbed you to death... and I was a little uneasy about the props. Stefano: You needn't have been. The retractable knife worked perfectly, and all that fake theatrical blood, I'm told, was very impressive. Steve: That's high praise from the master of the macabre. Stefano: I think I should warn you, though. You know, I could arrange to visit Roman Brady in the same ghoulish manner. Steve: You mean he's not dead? Stefano: Huh. I don't know where he is or how he is. As far as I am concerned, any Brady will do. Steve: Frankly, I don't give a damn what happens to Roman Brady. Stefano: Ah. He's not your favorite brother-in-law? Steve: No, man. That dude has thrown me in jail so many times I think I'm on the alumni list. The ego on that guy. Come on, man. You ever see how that dude walks into a room? What is that? Is he in a body-building competition or something -- Mr. Universe? What is this? He's flexing, and preening, and posing. "You're going down, pard – down!" Stefano: [Laughing] Bravissimo. Well played, Mr. Johnson. Well played. Steve: It's nice to have a good audience. Stefano: It's too bad there's not enough time for an encore, but I'm tired of pitying you, so it's time for Judas to go to his final curtain call. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: I'm sorry, Steph. That was really insensitive of me. Stephanie: You're right. My time with Jeremy doesn't exactly make me an expert on guys. Chelsea: I wonder where he is. Stephanie: Yeah. Me too. Let's get these flowers to Jett before they wilt. Chelsea: Stephanie, don't you think that we should -- Stephanie: Hey. Is it okay if we come in? Abe: Come on in, ladies. Come on in. Somebody's got to put a smile on my nephew's face. Stephanie: We can work on that. Abe: [Chuckles] Chelsea: Commissioner Carver, can I talk to you for a second outside? Abe: Sure. Sure. Absolutely. Chelsea: Not a word about me when I'm gone. Abe: All right. So, what's up? Chelsea: I just feel really bad about messing up Jett's case. Abe: You can't take credit for that, Chelsea... but you can take credit for helping save my nephew's life. Your dad's really proud of you, and so am I. Stephanie: Supposedly you can tell a lot about a lady by the way she arranges flowers. But who wants to be a lady? [SCENE_BREAK] Jett: So, how you doing, Steph? Stephanie: Okay, I guess... for someone who just found out that her boss is an undercover agent for the ISA. Jett: [Chuckles] I'm sorry about that. Sometimes my job has its down sides. Stephanie: Stupid me. I thought you were just one of Jeremy's best buddies, trying to get him to come clean, possibly avoid some jail time. Jett: Well, I am his buddy, but when he took off, he totally blew it. I don't suppose you've spoken to him. Stephanie: He dumped me. You didn't hear? Jett: No. But I figured if he'd spoken to anyone, it would have been you. Stephanie: Not unless he wants an earful. Jett: Well, I left you to handle Jeremy when I went after Rawlings, and I shouldn't have done that. I put you in danger -- you and Max. Stephanie: I try to look at the bright side. I can now scratch skydiving off my to-do list. Jett: [Chuckles] You're funny. But, seriously, I-I'm really sorry, Steph. I mean, I hope you believe that. Stephanie: And I'm sorry I wasn't smarter about Jeremy. Jett: Yeah. He really messed up this time. Stephanie: I guess you can say that. Jett: Him taking off was a jackass move. If he doesn't wise up and turn himself in, when I get out of here, I'm gonna track him down. If you happen to speak to him, you can tell him I said that. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Stefano, listen. [Clears throat] I had to play your assassin. I had to do it. They threatened to throw me back in the nuthouse. And I knew that André would never buy the whole deal. He'd never fall for it. And I also knew that if I faked a knife in, you'd come out of it okay. Just imagine what might have happened if Bo Brady had a chance to stick you a few times. Stefano: How do you think you would feel waking up in a coffin? Steve: Oh, I've been there. But you know that. Stefano: Do you think I'm joking?! Dr. Rolf: Stefano, please! Steve: Take it easy, DiMera. Stefano: You realize I could squash you like a bug?! You and your entire family -- like a bug! You made a big mistake, Steven Johnson, when you sided with the cops against me -- a huge mistake... that you are gonna live to regret. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeremy: If you turn me in, you're gonna have to face the consequences, including what Stephanie gets hit with. You cut me loose and you'll never see me again. Kayla: Are you kidding? You're a serial criminal. Jeremy: And I plan to turn myself in as soon as the time's right. Kayla: And how stupid do you really think I am? Jeremy: There. The couple bucks I have and my driver's license. I can't get far without those. Kayla: And Jeremy Horton would never drive without a driver's license, 'cause that would be breaking the law. Jeremy: Fine. Don't believe me. Kayla: I don't. Jeremy: I swear on Stephanie's life. Kayla: Is that because you're too chicken to swear on your own miserable life? Jeremy: My life isn't worth all that much these days, but Stephanie means the world to me. Just let me hang here a couple of days until the time's right. Kayla: The time was right before Jett was shot, before Stephanie and Max were forced to jump from the airplane at 10,00 feet. Jeremy: I never meant for that to happen. Kayla: She had to search all around for shelter in a cave in the mountains. Jeremy: I get the picture! Kayla: Do you?! I hope you remember that the next time you have the gall to swear on my daughter's life. Jeremy: Okay. Message received. And I probably don't deserve it, but all I'm asking is for you to show me a little mercy. Kayla: Why? For trashing Stephanie's life? For treating her like garbage while you walk around holy than thou? Are you crazy? Jeremy: I made mistakes. Kayla: And everybody else has had to pay for them. Do you think that you just get to go away, you get a free pass on my daughter? No. I am sorry. It doesn't work that way. Jeremy: Mrs. J., come on. Kayla: I am not backing down on this. Stephanie has just finished her summer from hell, and now she is enrolled in Salem University. Jeremy: Good for her. I'm glad. Kayla: You know what? The best thing that ever happened to you has walked out of your life. Jeremy: I realize that. Kayla: Do you? Do you really? Maybe you need to take a nice, close look at your last chance fading away. Jeremy: You don't want to do that, Mrs. J. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Rolf: Stefano, please. This is not good for you. Officer: Sir, I'd advise you not to start threatening people. Stefano: Keep your advice to yourself. Steve: It's okay, officer. He's just blowing off steam. He's got every right to be angry with me. I was disrespectful. Attention must be paid. Okay. Stefano, I'm sorry. Dude, come on, man. Put the gun away. It's all right. Come here. Listen. Listen. We go at each other like this all the time. It's part of our relationship, you know what I mean? Call Bo Brady. He knows the scoop. Well, Stefano. Certainly got a lot of lung power left. I'll give you that. Stefano: You of all people should know what I am capable of. Steve: I'm probably selling you short. Stefano: Too short. Steve: Yeah. Well, I know the routine. That's for sure. One hand washes the other. Stefano: What makes you think I have any interest whatsoever in making a deal with a lunatic? Steve: I'm the lunatic you made me. But I can shop this deal someplace else. There's news on the street about André that's drawing major coin from interested parties. But since you have no interest... arrivederci. Stefano: Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Jett: And that's the line from Jett Carver, former ISA agent, most of which, sad to say, you guys already know. Chelsea: I'm sorry, Jett. This is all my fault. Jett: Don't say that. Come on, man. My decisions and my mistakes. Chelsea: Yeah, but I'm the one that blew your cover. Jett: I don't want to hear it, Chelsea. Uncle Abe is right. I got to own up and take this one. Stephanie: I guess everyone could have done things better. Chelsea: And now you're out of a job you love. This just stinks. Stephanie: So, Jett, do you remember anything, I mean, after you got shot? Chelsea: Stephanie, I'm sure he doesn't remember anything, and if he did, he probably doesn't want to talk about it. So why don't we just let you get some rest? Jett: No, please. Any more rest and I'll die of boredom in here. Stephanie: So, do you remember anything? Jett: Well... I remember talking to Chelsea in the casino. The next thing I knew, I was in the MedEvac, heading for Salem. Stephanie: That's it? Jett: That's it. I guess I missed out on all the exciting stuff, huh? Chelsea: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Get your hand off me. Jeremy: All I'm asking -- Kayla: I said get your hand off of me. Don't touch me like that again. Jeremy: If you turn me over to the cops, then, like you said, Stephanie gets named as an accessory for harboring a fugitive. Do you hate me so much you're willing to see your daughter do jail time? Kayla: She's no exception. She's gonna have to face the consequences of her actions just like all the rest of us. [Cellphone rings] Stephanie: That's me. Hello? Jeremy: Mrs. Johnson, for the last time, I'm begging you. Don't sick the cops on me. Please. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Oh, my God. Chelsea: What? What is it? Jeremy: Mrs. J., you're not gonna do anything stupid, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Who is that? Jett: What's wrong? Put it on speaker. Chelsea: Stephanie, who was that? Stephanie: Nobody. Chelsea: Nobody makes you react that way? Jett: It was Jeremy, wasn't it? He wants to see you. Stephanie: I have to go. Jett: No, not alone. Call my Uncle Abe. Stephanie: Would you forget about Jeremy? That was my mom. Something's up with Pocket. Chelsea: Is he sick? I can take you. Stephanie: It's okay. I got it. But thank you. I'll call you later, and, Jett, you feel better. Jett: To tell you the truth, I'm kind of glad she's gone, anyway. It gives us a chance to talk. Chelsea: About? Jett: About what happened the night I got shot. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: What kind of person are you? Jeremy: The kind that survives, doesn't want anyone to get hurt. Kayla: You are a Horton. What has happened to you? Jeremy: Growing up a Horton isn't always a golden passkey. The doors it opens are doors that you don't have any use for. Kayla: Not even to exploit? Jeremy: When I was a kid, I'd look around the family dinner table, and there was all this talk about contributing to the world, making it a better place, helping the unfortunate, and that's all well and good. But there I was, hoping someone would ask, "how was your day, Jeremy?" Not a chance. The dishes were cleared before anyone even looked my way. At least the black sheep gets noticed. Kayla: You know what I think when I hear that story about you sitting around the table like that? I think that you want to go home but you don't know how. And maybe you'll realize that the Horton name is a good thing, not a bad thing. Jeremy: You've never been a Horton. Kayla: You know what, Jeremy? Maybe it's time for you to grow up and to figure out what kind of man you were meant to be. You get to decide if you want to be the kind of guy who is making your Great-Grandfather Tom spin around in his grave or rest in peace because he's so proud of you. It's your choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Yeah, I thought that might get your attention. Stefano: All right. You say you have news of my nephew André? Steve: Yeah. The Salem P.D. says they know where his hideout is. Stefano: If that is true, he would already be in custody. Steve: Not necessarily, because André's not the whole picture. The important thing is, is that he has that famed leather folio. You know, the one that holds the secret to ending the DiMera vendetta against the Brady's. Stefano: I've heard of the leather folio. Steve: I bet you have. Well, the plan is to get ahold of André without losing the folio. Stefano: That's their plan, and they're willing to share it with you? Don't tell me that there's a fake knifing involved, too. Steve: You heard me tell that cop to talk to Bo, huh? Stefano: [Chuckles] You mean that silly, little stage whisper for my benefit, huh? How could I miss it? Steve: Nothing gets past you, dude. No. Yeah, Bo knows I'm here, but it doesn't cancel me helping you. Stefano: Even in your right mind, why would you help me? Steve: Because you have something I want and vice versa. Stefano: What is it that you want? Steve: I want a promise that you won't hurt Benjy. Stefano: Benjamin is my son. Steve: And fathers live in sons. Only this time, a part of Benjy lives in you. I would think he'd be your favorite since he's the reason you're still breathing. You haven't even asked how he's doing. Stefano: I -- Steve: It's too late. He's doing fine. So here's the deal. You stay away from Benjy, and I'll make sure that André is two steps ahead of the cops. Deal? Stefano: Steven Johnson, what a pleasure it is to finally meet the real you. Steve: Yeah, this is the real me. I'm just a family man, just like you, just trying to protect my kids. Stefano: Benjamin is not your family. Steve: Oh, he is my family. He's like a son to me. And, you know, while you're at it, you stay away from all my kids, foster or otherwise. Stefano: Foster? Steve: Yeah. A baby boy Kayla and I took in. We call him "Pocket" because he's so tiny. Imagine a little boy like that having his stomach pumped. Anyway, my whole family's back home again. You guarantee it stays that way, and I'll help you save André before Bo and his posse move in. Stefano: All right. I would never hurt a child. So we have an agreement. Now, where is André? Steve: Bo says the cops know where his hideout is. They're getting the manpower together right now to come down on him when he gets back there. Stefano: How did they learn about his location? Steve: It was an anonymous tip. It's been checked and double-checked. It's bona fide. All you have to do is alert André without the cops knowing. Oh. And that lawsuit and the pressing charges -- you best drop all that. [Door opens, closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Jeremy: How did you know I was here just by a soda can? Kayla: Well, Steve found your pilot I.D., so we knew that Stephanie had seen you, but we had no idea that she was hiding you right underneath our noses. Kayla: You know what, Jeremy? You remind me a lot of your dad, you know? A charmer, a lovable wise guy. [Scoffs] How on earth did you end up here, like this? Stephanie: Hey, I got your message. Mom, listen -- Kayla: No, you listen. You have some serious explaining to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: You said you didn't really remember anything after you got shot. Jett: Well, I don't. But the undercover agents I was working with do, and they said you were responsible for saving my life. Chelsea: Well, I wasn't gonna let you die. Jett: You could have. Maybe someday you'll fill in the blanks for me. Chelsea: You know what? I'd rather not relive it. I'm just grateful that you're still here. Jett: That makes two of us. Trust me. Chelsea: So, um, what's the next big thing? Jett: Well, I was thinking about joining the Salem P.D., but my Uncle Abe wasn't buying it. Chelsea: Why not? Jett: He thinks I messed the first time out the gate, and now I have to prove myself. Chelsea: Well, you don't have to prove yourself to me. Jett: Thanks, Chelsea. But I think Uncle Abe is right. Riding in on his coattails to try and get a job wouldn't be cool, so maybe some other town. Chelsea: You know what, Jett? I think I have the perfect job for you, and you wouldn't have to leave town at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: My mom is the head of security at Salem University. She developed this private-security system. Jett: Century cell? Yeah, I've read about it. Chelsea: Anyway, I'm sure that she has an opening for a former ISA agent. Jett: I don't know, Chelsea. You know, that's always been my fantasy -- running down the hallway with a flashlight and a bunch of keys chasing kids. "Stop, or I'll spray you with pepper!" Chelsea: It won't be that bad. Jett: There's something on your face. Chelsea: Still there? Jett: It won't seem to come off. Chelsea: Well, what is it? Jett: I don't know. It's that beautiful smile. I want to see more of those. And it seems to me if I take this flashlight-cop job, we'll be running into each other on campus. Chelsea: I hadn't thought about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeremy: Tell you mom to let me go without calling the cops. Kayla: Oh, sure, and leave you here to face accessory charges while he gets off scot-free. Are you kidding me? Do you want to be with a guy who would sell you out? Stephanie: Stop it, both of you! Jeremy, you have nowhere to go. What good would it do to run? The cops are all over the place looking for you? Kayla: He thinks he has a charmed life. Stephanie: I got it. Please stop and think about this. You came back for a reason. Jeremy: Yeah, it was the biggest mistake I ever made. Stephanie: Oh, God. Kayla: Come on, Stephanie. Give me your cellphone. I'm gonna call your dad. Stephanie: We're not doing that. Kayla: Be smart. He's a wanted fugitive. He's also the guy I love. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: [Groans] [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Rolf: Do you think Steve is telling the truth? Stefano: I think it's extremely unlikely, but we can't afFord to take any chances. We have to warn André. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Rolf: I know what to do. Um, could you help Mr. DiMera to his car? I left something inside.

Jeremy secretly calls Stephanie on his cell phone so she can hear the situation

Michael: Hi. Thanks for meeting me here. Lauren: Sure, but please tell me this is not what you had in mind when you said, "Hey, let's do something different for dinner." Michael: Well, they say the sandwiches in the vending machine are five-star. Lauren: [Chuckles] Now you've been talking to Kevin. Michael: Unfortunately, Kevin has not told me anything. He has not been returning my phone calls. Lauren: Where is he? Michael: Huh. Another excellent question. He's scheduled to work, but no one has seen or heard from him. Lauren: Yeah. You would think he would have been on his best behavior after his arrest. Michael: You'd think, wouldn't you? Lauren: And he certainly understands how serious the charges are. Michael: Kevin sees himself as the Robin Hood of the Internet, committing felonious acts in the name of good. Unfortunately, the legal system doesn't work that way. Lauren: Honey, you're really worried about him. Michael: Well ... the universe took Delia away from Kevin. Now Chloe. I don't think he's finished letting us know how he feels about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey! Mariah: Hey, yourself! Watch where you're going. Kevin: Is that your idea of an apology? Mariah: Oh, I owe you one? Kevin: Uh, yeah. You just made me drop my ... Holy -- Mariah: Oh, no. Don't say it. I am so sick of hearing it. Kevin: I'll bet. Everybody must tell you, you look exact -- Mariah: I said don't say it. One more might put me over the edge. Kevin: Sounds like you're having as good a day as I am. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Hi, handsome. I got your text. Nick: Hey. Sharon: That's not the face of a happy man. Nick: It's not. Sharon: What's wrong? Why'd you ask me to come by? Nick: It's about Mariah. Sharon: What is it? Is she okay? Nick: She lied to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Oh. Hey! Look at who I found in the bottom of your diaper bag. It's bear with me. That's the name your daddy gave him, remember? He said that he would always be there even when he couldn't be. This guy never left your side when you were a little baby. Ooh, I have an idea what we could do with him. I don't know if you've noticed this or not, but Mama's looking a little bit different lately. You know why? Because you're gonna have a little brother or little sister. That's right. The three of us are gonna be a happy family. Maybe you can give this guy to the new baby. What do you think? I think that would be a good idea. Do you think it's a good idea? Johnny: Yeah. Billy: I think it's a great idea. Victoria: Hi. Billy. You're early. Billy: Yeah, I wanted to see my little man. And bear with me. I haven't seen him in a while. Victoria: I'm glad you're here. There's something that I want to talk to you about. Billy: Yeah, sure. What is it? Victoria: I ran into Ben yesterday. So I know that everything came out. You know, his career is over. Billy: Yeah. I know. Victoria: And it's because of you. You told his superiors that he went to prison and that when he got out, he took someone else's identity, and you told them that he lied about his record. Billy: I didn't tell his superiors anything. He confessed. Victoria: Because you were standing there with the proof in your hands. Billy, you may not have pushed him over the edge, but you drove him right to the cliff. You're responsible for this. Billy: You think that guy belongs working in a hospital? Victoria: I don't think you're anybody to pass judgment. I just want to ask you one thing. Does this make you happy? [SCENE_BREAK] Stitch: Mr. Newman. Victor: I wondered when I was gonna see you again, Stitch. Stitch: I'm sure you have a lot to say to me. Victor: I believed in you, you know. And there's one thing I can't stand. That's to be made a fool of. Stitch: I know I let you down, sir. Victor: Mm-hmm. I thought I knew the kind of man you were. Someone I could respect and admire. Stitch: Look, I never meant to deceive you. Victor: But you did, stitch. Stitch: I wasn't completely honest. Victor: Uh-huh. You fooled me, you fooled my wife... and you hurt Victoria. Stitch: I never meant to -- Victor: Well, but you did, didn't you, stitch? And you said you would care about her happiness. Stitch: I do. Victor: You hurt my family. You hurt Victoria, who's closer to my heart than almost anyone. So you stay away from her. Stitch: With all due respect, sir. If that baby she's carrying is mine, I can't do that. Billy: Vick, you have got to stop blaming me for stitch's lies. Victoria: Ben is responsible for the choices that he's made. Billy: Choices? Vick, he killed his own father and then started pretending to be some dead classmate of his to cover it up. He lied to the medical schools, the military, to the hospital. He's -- he's been lying to everybody, including you. Victoria: Okay, Billy. Look, no matter what Ben has done in his past, he served his country. He's a wonderful doctor. I have seen how devoted he is to his patients. You have, too. Billy: Right. He's got nice bedside manner. So what? Does that give him a pass for all the lies he's told and laws he's broken? Victoria: No. Of course not. Billy: Then what is the problem? Victoria: You. You are the problem. You are the problem because you just want to spread this all around. You want everyone to know about it. Billy: For weeks, months, you and everybody else has been accusing me of being on some kind of witch hunt, out to get good guy stitch. Victoria: Well, haven't you? Billy: Look, I didn't do this to punish the guy. I don't give a damn about him. I did it for you. Victoria: [Chuckles] Come on. How can you say that? Billy: I love you, Victoria. I don't want to see you get hurt. But if you think that I'm going to apologize for exposing that lying killer, forget it. That is never gonna happen. Mariah: Your day could not have been as bad as mine. Kevin: Yeah, are you about to lose your job? Mariah: It kind of looks that way. Kevin: Oh. Well, in addition to that, my life generally sucks. Mariah: No, your life doesn't generally suck until you're about to lose your job and your home. And since I've been crashing at my boss's place, it looks like it's very probable. Kevin: Yeah, nice move. I heard about that sweet deal you had going with nick and it's not that I'm judging. I've been there myself like a million times. Mariah: With your most recent job? Kevin: Maybe. Mariah: Well, if you're about to get fired, you must have screwed up somehow. Kevin: I may have bent the rules a little bit, but I had a good reason. Mariah: Yeah, same here. You know, it just doesn't seem fair. Kevin: What? Mariah: Every time it looks like my life is going as planned, bam, something happens and everything falls apart. It's like I'm cursed. Kevin: "And it is written if a man is born on a night when no stars light the heavens..." Mariah: "He will forever live under a dark cloud." Kevin: You've read "the kingdom beyond"? Mariah: I've read the whole series twice. When you have a life as crappy as mine, you need something to escape. Kevin: That's why I started reading it. And then read it over and over and over again. Unfortunately, you can't escape reality forever. Mariah: Yeah, you're right. You can't. Kevin: [Sighs] Mariah: I have to go. Kevin: Was it something I said? Mariah: Yeah. Actually, it was. Kevin: It usually is. Sharon: So Mariah led us to believe that her mother was dead. Nick: She told you she was. Sharon: Okay, well, that doesn't mean everything else she said about her isn't true. I mean, I still believe that her mother neglected her. Nick: So why didn't she just say she had a lousy mother out there somewhere? Sharon: Maybe it was easier for Mariah to let herself think of her mother as dead. I mean, you know what it's like to be disappointed and let down by a parent. You want the pain to go away. Nick: I just -- I don't buy that. Sharon: Well, think about it, nick. Rather than let herself believe that her mother would be a real part of her life one day, she just told herself Helen Copeland was dead. Nick: And that was supposed to make her feel better? Sharon: I don't know. Maybe. Nick: It's just -- Sharon, there is so much to this girl that we don't know, but let's go over what we do know. She has a connection to Ian ward. She just happened to show up in town and cross paths with dad when he was looking for a way to hurt you. And now this. Sharon: Okay, so she hasn't told us every single detail of her private life. Why is that such a big deal? Nick: This girl is hiding something from her past. It is something that she doesn't want anyone to know about. Sharon: Well, she hasn't really done anything wrong. Quite the opposite, in fact. She's doing a great job here at the underground. She's been terrific around the house. You even let her watch faith. Nick: Yeah, well, I was trying to see if there was a way that I could trust her, and... I can't. Sharon: Okay. So now what? One little lie and you're gonna fire her and throw her out of the house? Nick: [Sighs] Sharon: So that's what you're going to do? Kick her out? Nick: I think my reservations about Mariah are justified. Sharon: I'm not saying they aren't. I just wish you would admit there may be a legitimate reason why Mariah led us to believe her mother is dead and that she really does want to change. Nick: Well, I guess neither of us knows anything for sure. Sharon: I know you're just looking out for me and your family. Just don't rush to judgment on this. Nick: So, you want me to let her stay and in our home? Sharon: Please? Nick: [Sighs] Okay, but I'm gonna be keeping a very close eye on her. Sharon: Because you haven't been doing that all along. Nick: Closer. Sharon: Thanks. I'm glad we could move on from this. Nick: Yeah. Me too. Lauren: Kevin, listen, Michael and I are at the police station. We were hoping to catch you and grab dinner, but maybe you're on your way. We'll wait for just a little while longer. All right, honey. Bye. Michael: Well, hopefully he won't ignore you like he did me. Lauren: Yeah. Michael: [Sighs] Harding: Don't you have your own office, Baldwin? Michael: I am waiting for my brother. Harding: You should be waiting for him at the county jail. Michael: The charges against Kevin have been dropped. Harding: Yeah. Due process. What a joke. This is all B.S., If you ask me. Lauren: No, I don't think anybody did. Harding: Well, we'll see what the chief thinks about fisher's extracurriculars when he gets back. Michael: Probably something along the lines of "mind your own business, Harding." Harding: You know, someday having a hot-shot attorney on his side and having the chief of police in his pocket won't be enough to keep your brother out of trouble. Michael: If someone even attempted to manipulate evidence to make it look that way, they would be in so much more trouble than Kevin. Harding: I'm just gonna sit back and watch your brother self-destruct. Lauren: And you're so sure that he will? Harding: Guys like fisher think they can get away with anything, but sooner or later, their luck runs out. I'm looking forward to that day. Lauren: [Scoffs] Victor: Do you think I'm gonna allow you to hurt Victoria any more than you already have? Stitch: You want to protect your daughter, sir. I respect that. Victor: Then we understand each other? Stitch: [Scoffs] I'm not sure we do. I love Victoria. Victor: You betrayed her. Stitch: And I am gonna do everything I can to make up for that. No matter how things turn out for Vicki and me, I won't abandon my child. Victor: What if she doesn't want that? Stitch: I had a lousy dad. I'm not gonna be one. Victor: You may not have a choice in the matter, stitch. Stitch: I should have been honest with Victoria. I should have. But I am still the man you thought I was. Look, I have some dark stuff in my past, but there is more to the story than you know. Victor: Please enlighten me. Stitch: I was young, and there were certain things that I-I couldn't control. Victor: Like your father, you mean? Stitch: He made life for me and my mother a living hell. Victor: So you stopped him. Stitch: I did what I had to do. My old man, he was... he was a mean son of a bitch who didn't deserve his family. And I swore that I would never -- I would never be like him. I vowed that if I ever had my own family, I would do everything in my power to take care of them and keep them safe. I screwed that up once before. But if Victoria's baby turns out to be mine, I will be in its life, and I'm gonna be the best damn father I can be. Victor: Well, son... I'll be the best father I can be. Victoria: What do you want me to say? That you were right about Ben? Is that gonna make you happy? Billy: No. This -- this is what makes me happy, the three of us together. It reminds me of what we once had. Victoria: You mean what you threw away? Billy: What we can have again. I see you pregnant -- maybe with a little girl this time -- and I can't help but think about how incredible our lives could be. You, me, Johnny, the new baby. How can I not fight for that, Vick? Victoria: Billy. Billy: Do you want me to stop fighting for it? Victoria: We can't -- we can't go backwards. Billy: Then let's go forward. Victoria: I think that Johnny wants to get started on his sleepover with you, right? You want to go? He's ready. Billy: Looks to me like he wants you to hang. What do you say? Could you for a little while? Victoria: Uh, I don't know. Billy: Look, Vick. I mean, how often does he get to see both his parents together? We can go for ice cream, you know, like we used to with... it'd be like old times. Victoria: You want to get some ice cream? Yeah? Billy: Yeah? I think we'd both like that. Victoria: Ice cream it is, then. Billy: Yeah. Mariah: Before you guys fire me or kick me out of the house, please let me apologize. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have bolted on you that way. It wasn't you. My mom calling threw me for a loop. It always does. Let's just say she didn't call to tell me that she missed me. Sharon: We understand why you pretended she was dead. Mariah: It's easier than thinking she doesn't give a damn. But you guys have every right to fire me or kick me out of the house. Nick: You're right. We do. But we're not gonna do that. We're gonna give you another chance. Don't blow it. Mariah: I won't. Sharon: Okay, um, I have a meeting with lily about a fashion shoot we're doing at the club. But if you want to talk about your mom -- or anything -- just let me know. Mariah: I will. Sharon: Okay. I'll see you at home? Nick: Yep. Sharon: Okay. Mariah: I didn't cause any trouble for you and Sharon, right? Nick: Sharon and I are just fine. Mariah: Good. I'm glad. You both have done so much for me. I'm gonna get back to work. Nick: No. Wait. There's something else we need to talk about. Kevin: What a surprise seeing you guys here -- again. Michael: It wouldn't have been if you'd checked your messages. Kevin: Sorry about that. I had my phone off. You know, even us techno rats have to go off the grid every now and again. Michael: And here I thought you were purposefully avoiding me. Kevin: Why would I be doing that? Michael: Oh, so I wouldn't hassle you about not showing up for work. Kevin: I'm here. [Chair clangs] Lauren: And we're glad that you are. We were getting really worried about you. Kevin: Look, I am not gonna give Harding another excuse to write me up. Michael: You gave him one to arrest you. Kevin: I thanked you for getting the charges dropped. I'm here at this lame job. What -- what more do you want from me? Michael: For you to stay out of trouble. Kevin: Trust me -- I am not gonna do anything else to get myself thrown back in a cell. Michael: Good, because next time, I might not be able to get you out. Kevin: Noted. Anything else? Michael: I just wish you would take this a little more seriously. Kevin: Look, I said I would be on my best behavior. Lauren: We're just saying that we understand what's going on with you, and it just seems that since Chloe left, you've just -- you've been at loose ends, and sometimes when you feel that, you do things that are not in your best interests, so -- Michael: So don't. As your attorney and as your brother, please don't. Kevin: I won't. Lauren: Just call us any time. Michael: Or Gloria, if you feel really desperate. Kevin: Jail is more appealing than that. I'm kidding. That was a joke. I will. I will call you if I need anything. But I need you to get out of here. I have work to do. Legitimate work. Victoria: [Sighs] Billy: Happy new year. Victoria: Billy... Billy: Could be. We can start fresh right now. Victoria: I'm sorry. Mommy and daddy got a little distracted. Billy: Or maybe he's trying to tell us something. Victoria: Yeah, h to tell us that we should be focusing on him, right? Billy: Or that this is right. The three of us with h little brother or sister. Together again as a family. Right? [Computer keys clacking] Harding: Long time, no see, fish. Kevin: Harding. Bite me. Harding: You know I could write you up for that? Kevin: Go ahead. And I will shove it in your face when it goes absolutely nowhere, just like the last time you tried to bust my chops. Harding: Oh, you are a real smartass, you know that? Kevin: I outsmarted you. Harding: I know you hacked into confidential files at memorial hospital. Kevin: But you couldn't prove it, so it's kind of like it didn't happen. Harding: You know, one of these days, fish, I am gonna wipe that smug smile off your face, and I am really gonna enjoy doing it. Kevin: Don't you have some parking tickets to write up, Detective? Michael: [Sighs] [Sighs] Lauren: Here you go, my darling. Isn't this better than dining out? Michael: [Chuckles] Much. But I do apologize for missing our reservation. Lauren: No. Don't. Don't. I think it was very important that we saw Kevin and that we saw him at work. Now you can relax, at least for tonight, right? Michael: Thank you for understanding. Lauren: Of course. With the week you've had, with Nikki's trial and Kevin's arrest? [Sighs] Michael: It takes so much out of you, fighting for a person you care about. You feel so much pressure not to let them down. Lauren: You didn't. And you never do. Now breathe. Michael: I can also enjoy you. I know that you've been under a lot of stress lately, the new boutiques. Lauren: Oh, no, no, no, no, no. No, no. We're not talking shop, yours or mine. Forget it. Michael: All right. I'll drink to that. Lauren: Yeah. Good. We are tabling all conversations of work. Do you realize, Mr. Baldwin, that our son is in Arizona checking out his new school and there are only two people here? Us. Michael: Us? Just the two of us? Alone? Lauren: Mm-hmm. Michael: With nothing else to focus on except each other? Lauren: Yep. Michael: Whatsoever shall we do? Lauren: I have an idea. [Glasses clink] Billy: You, uh, taking a last lap around the city before you pack up and leave? Stitch: I'm not going anywhere, Billy. Billy: Even though nobody wants you here? Stitch: You mean you don't want me here. Billy: Me, Victoria, all the people at memorial. I'm sure Victor's not a fan anymore. Hey, even your good buddy Dylan seems pretty disgusted with you. Stitch: I don't care what anybody thinks. I'm staying until Victoria knows who the father is. And depending on that answer, maybe longer. Billy: Not if they toss your butt in jail. Stitch: That's what you had planned all along, isn't it? Dig up something so you could get rid of me. Billy: What can I say? Big fan of justice. Stitch: No, you're a selfish jerk. Billy: Lying murderer trumps that. Victoria: Billy. Stitch: Even if I'm not around, you think Victoria wants to take you back after what you put her through? Billy: I will be satisfied just having you out of her life. Victoria: Okay, stop it, both of you. Victor: Mmm. Dr. Mead. Dr. Mead: Mr. Newman. Victor: Can I buy you a drink? Dr. Mead: No. I'm meeting a colleague. Victor: I see, I see, I see. Hopefully to help you work on Sharon's case? Dr. Mead: If you're fishing around for information concerning Sharon's progress, I told you the last time we spoke -- Sharon: You're talking to Victor about me? Victor: Well, now. Talk about the devil. Michael: This reminds me of something. Lauren: [Chuckles] What? All those nights that we were too tired to make dinner for our poor son so we had to order pizza? Michael: Oh. The good, ol' days. Lauren: Yeah. You know, speaking of our son, he really liked my food until you poisoned his mind. Michael: [Chuckles] I think it was after he graduated from PB&j; and Mac and cheese that he realized that you were not quite the gourmet. Lauren: You are bad. After he gets some school food, he's gonna be begging for mama's home cooking. Michael: Yeah, well, he'll have to wait till thanksgiving. Which means... Lauren: Yes? Michael: ...That we will have lots of time alone together. Lauren: I know. I've been trying to think about what we should do as empty nesters. Michael: Mm, mm. Lauren: You know, maybe a cruise to Alaska that we were talking about. Michael: Mm-hmm. Lauren: Or Greece. Wait a minute! You owe me a second honeymoon -- in Italy. Michael: Ah, yes. Yes, Venice. Lauren: Hmm. Venice. I can just see us gliding down the canal with the moon out and the gondolier serenading us. Michael: Mm-hmm. Then we step out of the boat and right into one of those quaint out-of-the-way restaurants that only the locals know about. Lauren: That's right. We have this fabulous private table with candles going, and we're just -- we're there for hours just enjoying the pasta and the wine. Michael: And each other. Lauren: We're the only two people left in the restaurant. We're sharing tiramisu. And gazing into each other's eyes. Michael: And then we stroll back to our cozy hotel room in the moonlight, and then we... make love to each other till the sun rises. Lauren: It sounds so good. Especially the last part. Michael: Yeah, it does, huh? Lauren: Mm-hmm. Mm! Why don't we start our vacation right now? Michael: You want to go to Italy tonight? Lauren: No, you see, the boutique just got a large delivery of lingerie, and it says that it is meant to ignite any relationship. So, you know, as a conscientious retailer, I feel the need to test out every single piece [Laughing] To make sure they deliver their promise. Michael: I hope your customers appreciate your conscientiousness. I do. I really do. Lauren: I hope you do. I do. I will see you in the bedroom. Mariah: What did you want to talk to me about? Nick: Sharon accepts why you lied about your mother. Mariah: But you don't? Nick: I still have questions. Mariah: Go ahead. Nick: So, you said she's a nurse in Kentucky? Mariah: Last I heard. Nick: What did she want on the phone? Mariah: Just that she needed money. Nick: So, then she's not working? Mariah: For all I know, she doesn't live in Kentucky anymore, either. I don't really care. I just hope that I never have to hear from her again. Nick: And her name's Helen Copeland? Mariah: Yeah. And if you don't mind, I'd rather not hear that again. Nick: Okay. Look, I'm very sorry that you got a lousy mother. Mariah: My dad was no prize, either. Or maybe he was. I don't know. He wasn't around. Nick: That's not fair. All kids should have good parents. Mariah: I survived. Nick: Look, Mariah, Sharon and I, we really want to help you. But you cannot lie to us again. So if there's anything else we should know, then you should tell me right now. Sharon: Do you know Victor? Dr. Mead: Yes, but -- Sharon: And you spoke to him about me? Dr. Mead: Can we talk privately? Sharon: I would like to speak to Victor first. Dr. Mead: I'll be at my table. Sharon: When I saw you putting flowers on Cassie's grave, I really wanted to believe that you were sorry for what you did to me, but nothing has changed. You're still willing to do anything it takes to get this secret that I'm keeping! Victor: I'm looking out for my family, Sharon. Sharon: By paying my therapist to tell you what I revealed to her in session? Victor: She has not divulged one word on what goes on in your sessions, okay? Sharon: You really expect me to believe that? Victor: Listen, I know that you're trying very, very hard to recover the memory that you're keeping from Nicholas. Sharon: If you gave a damn about my well-being, you would not be invading my privacy like this. Victor: My intention wasn't to hurt you. Sharon: Then stay out of my life and let me recover my memories in my own time. Victor: You're absolutely right. Trying to force to recover your memory just doesn't work. Sharon: Oh, so you're just gonna give up just like that? Sooner or later, I'm sure that you will recover the memory on your own, you know? [Cell phone chimes] Sharon: Excuse me. As a matter of fact, I'd rather it be sooner rather than later. Victoria: What is the matter with you two? Stitch: I didn't mean to upset Johnny or you. Billy: I'm sorry, Vic Victoria: I don't know how either one of you can say that you love me and then behave like this. Billy: I was out of line. Stitch: Me too. Victoria: Both of you know how important it is that there shouldn't be under any stress right now, and here you are arguing in front of me about who I'm gonna end up with. If I had known that you and Billy were gonna be here with Johnny, I-I would have taken another route. Victoria: Look, if you can't handle running into each other, that's not my problem. You can see Billy: Vick, come on. Let me just -- just -- Victoria: Please. Leave me alone and -- and don't follow me, either one of you Lauren: All right, lover. Prepare to have your mind blown. Michael? Michael. [Sighs] [Chuckles] Well, I guess it'll just have to be in your dreams tonight. [Sighs] [Computer keys clacking] Kevin: [Thinking] "Though my enemy is filled with self-righteousness, he will not prevail on that fateful day when I take up arms against injustice. The badge he wears will not protect him from the forces of goodness that come to vanquish him and all others who stand in the way of truth and honor. Good will triumph over evil." Billy: Thank you for screwing up my night with my kid. Stitch: Don't you mean your night with Victoria? Billy: You need to get something straight. That's my family whether you like it or not. Stitch: Who knows? Maybe, uh, I might end up being a part of Victoria's family, too. Billy: Your own sister and the mother of your son want nothing to do with you. What makes you think that Victoria will? Stitch: You know, you can insult me all you want, Billy. There is nothing more you can say or do that will hurt me. Billy: I don't give a damn about your feelings. All I care about is Victoria. Stitch: Then we have that in common. So for her sake, how about we just stay out of each other's way, until the baby's born, at least? Billy: That is fine by me. Stitch: You know, there may be the possibility that after she learns the paternity of the baby, she might not want anything to do with either one of us. Victor: Well... Victoria: Oh. Victor: Hi, my sweet love. Victoria: Hey, daddy. Victor: So... Victoria: [Sighs] Victor: What? Are you meeting someone for dinner? Victoria: Uh, no, I'm just headed to the spa. I'm gonna get a massage. I need to unwind a little bit. Victor: Uh-huh. Victoria: Yeah. Victor: I saw dr. Rayburn earlier. Victoria: Oh, well, you know, dad, I really don't want to talk about Ben -- or Billy, for that matter. Victor: Sweetheart, you're worth so much more than either of those two men. You are capable, you're beautiful, you're smart. You have so much to offer. Victoria: You know what? Thank you. You're right. Victor: So, what are you gonna do about it? Victoria: I have an idea. Victor: You gonna fill me in? Victoria: [Chuckles] I think it'll make you happy. Victor: Will it? Victoria: I'll tell you later, okay? Victor: I adore you. Victoria: [Chuckles] Bye, dad. Victor: [Sighs] Mariah: I have nothing else to tell you and Sharon. Nick: I really want to believe you, for Sharon's sake. Mariah: You've both done so much for me. I never want to mess that up. Please believe me. Nick: So, there's nothing left to tell us? Mariah: Nothing. I swear. Nick: Okay. Well, it's been a long day. Why don't you take the rest of the day off? Mariah: Thank you for trusting me. Nick: I'll see you at home. Dr. Mead: I'm sorry. I had to take that. That was a patient. Sharon: Do they know how unethical their therapist is? Dr. Mead: Sharon, I can explain. Sharon: You spoke to Victor about me. Dr. Mead: True. True, but -- Sharon: Okay, that's all I need to know. Dr. Mead: Sharon, I would never breach a professional confidence. Sharon: You already have. You should have told me that Victor came to you. How am I ever gonna trust you again? Dr. Mead: I -- Sharon: Don't answer that. I can't. Dr. Mead: Sharon -- Sharon: Don't bother. You're fired. Victor: I do not have authorization yet for Phyllis to participate in dr. Cutler's study, but I'm working on it, all right? I'll let you know as soon as I know something. Meanwhile, keep Phyllis stable. Thank you. So, did you work out everything with your doctor? Sharon: Yes. I fired your spy. From now on, my own thoughts and private memories are off limits to you. Victor: I see. Sharon: There's no way you can get to them. Victor: Oh, yeah? [NEXT_ON] Nick: What's with you, dad? Why are you -- Victoria: What did dad do this time? Hilary: Does your new girlfriend know that you're stalking your father's wife? Nikki: [Sobbing] They have my diary! They're shouting it to the world!

Nick tells Mariah that she can stay at the house and keep her job, but he wants to know if she is hiding anything else from them

Anna is suddenly taken aback; Jordan is pressured into uncovering the truth about the Jerome boss; questions surround what Larry is hiding. Molly: [Sighs] [Knock on door] Molly: TJ, Hey. I tried texting you before. I can't -- TJ: Can I come in? Molly: Yeah. [Sighs] Hey, what's wrong? TJ: [Sniffles] Molly: Come here. It's okay. It's okay. TJ: [Crying] Shawn: Look, uh, keep your ears to the ground, okay? Let me know if you hear anything. Sure thing, Mr. B. I'm your guy. Jordan: Shawn. I've been looking all over for you. Shawn: I'm trying to track down Ava's baby -- you know, do what I can for Sonny. But with everything that's going on, the cops have their hands full. Dr. Obrecht: It's empty. There is no one down there. Anna: What are you talking about? He has to be there. He's got to be down there. Nikolas: Let me take a look. Here. Britt: Do you see anything? Nikolas, is he there? Anna: What? Nikolas: [Grunts] She's right. It's empty. Agent Sloane: Care to explain? Anna: Oh, that's impossible. Nikolas: If Faison was here, he's gone now. Tracy: Why haven't we heard from those two? Lulu: It's been five seconds since Patrick and Sam texted us. Tracy: [Sighs] It's five seconds too long. Lulu: Well, maybe they need a little time to deal with whatever they've -- [Cell phone beeps] Lulu: Wait. They're on their way back. Tracy: Oh, it's about time. I just hope to God they found out what's going on with Luke. Alexis: That doesn't even make sense. What do you mean, Luke is not Luke? Julian: Because someone else took Luke's place. Alexis: What does that even mean? Julian: In simple terms [Chuckles] It means that someone else has been living Luke's life. Alexis: So you're saying that there are two Luke Spencers? Fluke: I wouldn't do that if I were you, Spencer... and I am you. Luke: You're not me. Fluke: You sure? I see you've been up to no good. Stripping out of a straitjacket, picking a lock designed to keep dangerous psychos inside. Very impressive. You're a regular low-rent Houdini, you know. It's a pity, though, isn't it? Mere steps away from freedom. So close...but no cigar. Jordan: Now that I know what Jordan: Now that I know what Ava did -- that she murdered Connie Falconeri... Shawn: She was a good woman, and Sonny loved her. Jordan: Which explains why Sonny sent you to kidnap Ava. Shawn: I know you still don't agree with his methods. Jordan: Whatever. Whatever Ava's done, she's still a mother who lost her child, and I can't help feeling that the same thing's happening to me. TJ: [Exhales deeply] Last night, Shawn and my mom came clean with me about a whole bunch of stuff. [Sighs] Molly: Like what? TJ: Well, they told me, uh -- they confessed that they were sleeping together behind my dad's back. Molly: Oh, my God. When was this? TJ: Before I was born. Molly: TJ, are you saying that Shawn is really your dad? Julian: Okay, okay, this counterfeit Luke Spencer -- he's the one I work for. He's my boss. Alexis: Okay, let's say that I'm buying this story. Who is he? What's his name? Julian: I don't know. Alexis: Oh, come on. Julian: I'm being honest with you. Alexis: Well, I think you're being ridiculous. Julian: Well, it also happens to be the truth. Alexis: Yeah, I don't believe you. Julian: Okay, wait, wait, wait. You'll believe me. As soon as I tell you the whole story, you're gonna believe everything. Tracy: Oh, finally. Did you find out what was in the safe-deposit box? Sam: Not now. We can't risk Larry coming back and seeing us here, too. Tracy: What do you mean, "seeing us here, too"? Did he see you at the bank? Patrick: He saw us at the bank, but he didn't see us with the safe-deposit box. Lulu: Okay, I'm gonna go put Alice on lookout. She'll let us know if she sees him... Tracy: What happened? Sam: Okay, so, we were able to get into the safe-deposit box, and then there was a lockbox, but I wasn't able to open that because Larry came in. Tracy: I thought you were supposed to be good at this. Sam: Please don't insult me right now. When Larry left, uh, he was -- he was holding some sort of a satchel, and there was something in it. Tracy: Yeah, the contents of the lockbox. Brilliant. Patrick: After Larry left, Sam used her superpowers and was able to open up the lockbox. Tracy: Oh, well, those aren't superpowers. Those are basic thieving skills. So, did you find anything in it? Sam: Yes, we did find something. Tracy: [Scoffs] Are you gonna make us guess? Lulu: What is it, Sam? Sam: It was a flash drive and a picture of Faison. Anna: Can I have that? Can I get -- Faison! Dr. Obrecht: Stop pretending to be shocked and admit you've been lying to us all along! Anna: He was here! Faison was in here. Robert and I put him here. We made sure that he couldn't get out. But he did. He escaped. Fluke: No cigar for you today, Houdini. Bet you could use one about now, couldn't you? Luke: Oh, yeah. I'd light it and stuff it down your miserable throat, you son of a bitch. Fluke: [Chuckling] Ooh, that is charming. I see your appeal. Not everyone does, you know. Now get back in your cage, little man, before I shoot you now, and you never see Tracy or your miserable offspring again. Luke: Get out. Take that cheap imitation of my face with you. Fluke: "Cheap imitation"? Hardly. [Sighs] Guess how long I've been gone. Luke: Not long enough. Fluke: Six months. Six long months. Unfortunately, it became necessary for Luke Spencer to disappear, but I'm back now, ready to resume my old life. Or should I say your old life? Jordan: I hated doing that to TJ Shawn: Look, we agreed, okay? We had to own up to what we did. Jordan: I know. I know. I know, but...the look on his face when he heard that Thomas tried to kill you -- I mean, I could -- I could just feel his heart break, you know? Shawn: Look, TJ Is a strong kid, okay? He'll -- he'll get through this. Jordan: Have you heard from him or seen him or...? Shawn: No. I mean, he hasn't answered any of my calls. Jordan: [Sighs] I just want -- I just want to know how he's doing. Shawn: I know where he is. Molly: Is that what they told you -- that Shawn is really your father? TJ: I thought they were going to, but my mom -- she had a paternity test done, and my dad's still my dad. Molly: Okay, so... TJ: Yeah. Molly: ...If that's the case, then why tell you about it? TJ: [Inhales deeply] [Exhales deeply] There's more. They told me what happened when my dad found out. He came after Shawn. My dad was gonna shoot him, Molly. Shawn was forced to defend himself, so he -- he shot my dad first. Molly: Oh, my God. TJ: You know, it's just the way that they talk about him -- like he was some jealous maniac. He just wasn't the same stand-up guy I always thought he was. Julian: So, after my supposed death, I spent over 10 years in the witness protection program. One day, this guy -- a complete stranger -- comes up to me, and he says he's also in the witness protection program -- introduces himself as Peter Caspin, which turned out to be an alias. Anyway, this Caspin guy says that he used to live in Port Charles. We hit it off. I tell him a little about myself, what I used to do -- Alexis: What did he tell you about himself? Julian: Well, not a lot, actually. He just really wanted to talk about business and how he had access to money. Alexis: Ah. The beginning of a beautiful friendship. Julian: Well, to be honest with you, I thought so at the time. I mean, we made some pretty big plans, and that's when we created wells media as a cover, but the main reason for this whole thing that we wanted to do was that we wanted to rebuild the Jerome family back to something that my father couldn't even imagine. We wanted to make sure that the Jeromes were back on top. Alexis: And in order to do that... Julian: We needed to take Port Charles away from Sonny. So, one day, we're on our way back to Port Charles, and this guy -- this Caspin guy says something incredible to me. He says that there's a guy in Port Charles that looks exactly like he does. Fluke: What's the matter? Didn't you get my little joke about your life? Luke: Oh, that was a joke? Fluke: Oh, I see you've lost your sense of humor, too. Oh, well. You wondering why I'm dressed like this? Luke: Yeah, I'm wondering. Where'd you hide your tail? Fluke: I'm incognito. This face is not exactly an asset at the moment. Luke: My life not running smoothly for you? Fluke: A lot of people have been asking questions about Luke Spencer. It seems he's been involved in some very nasty deals. The heat, as they say, is on. Or it was...until I came up with a brilliant idea... one you helped to inspire. Luke: Inspire how? Fluke: I convinced people that Luke Spencer had been abducted and being held captive by jerry jacks. You remember him? Suffered polonium poisoning with you. Needed your blood to keep him alive, and then you pushed him off the roof of the Metro Court. Oh, what good times. Luke: How did Jerry Jacks get involved in this? Fluke: He popped back up when Tracy was searching for you. And I have say my plan went down like butter. Luke: You don't say. Fluke: Yeah, she was desperate -- Tracy -- wanting her husband back. She was adorable. She handed over a whole stack of ELQ shares in order to get you back. But jerry and I -- we were very naughty. Luke: What'd you do? Fluke: We didn't give her back you...or even me. We gave her a totally different husband. Tracy: Faison? How does that marble-mouthed troll factor in to what's happened to my husband? Lulu: You overheard Larry on the phone with jerry jacks saying they needed to deal with their Luke Spencer problem. Sam: Yeah, we assumed that Larry's trip to the safe-deposit box had something to do with it. Patrick: Instead, we found the flash drive and the picture of Faison. Lulu: Well, I mean, assuming they're connected to whatever Larry did remove from that lockbox, how is Faison going to solve our problem with my father? Dr. Obrecht: Are you really sticking with this absurd story that you left my Cesar in this filthy, foul, nauseating hole?! Anna: I am telling you he was here. Nikolas: It's not like it's the first time he's escaped confinement. Britt: It's true. He made it out of Steinmauer. Anna: Right, he made it out of Steinmauer with your help. Jordan: Okay, look, if TJ'S with Molly, I still need to know if he's okay, all right? We should go see him. Shawn: Let me handle it, okay? Jordan: He's my son, Shawn. Shawn: But I've been taking care of him for the past few years. Jordan: Oh, wow, so you're really gonna throw that in my face now? Shawn: All I am asking is for a little alone time with TJ All right, and maybe I'll be able to get back on track with him, pave the way for you, too. Jordan: Okay. Okay. All right. Go. Shawn: Thank you. Okay, I'll call you as soon as I can. Jordan: Okay. Hey, hey, m-make sure that he's -- make sure that he's eating and tell him I love him. Shawn: I'll do that. Jordan: And so did his father. Thomas. Shawn: You deserve to know, TJ -- okay? -- Even if it hurts. TJ: Well, that's great. So, now I'm supposed to do what -- just live with it? Shawn: Would you rather have kept on believing a lie? TJ: Kind of, yeah. What does this do for me? Nothing. Telling me was all for you, just so you could clear your consciences about screwing each other right before you capped my dad. Bob: Hello, Jordan. TJ: I just can't believe it, Molly. My dad died because he lost it on his best friend. Everything that I thought about him -- that he was a hero, that he died tragically in battle -- everything was a lie! Just thinking about him like that -- like some psycho who snapped -- you don't understand. It changes everything. Molly: I know. It rocks your world. I get it. I went through that, too, when Julian said all those outrageous things about my father. Alexis: So, this boss of yours tells you he looks just like Luke? Julian: Yeah. I mean, I asked him if they were twins, and he said that a lot of people in the witness protection program get their looks altered. Alexis: So he had plastic surgery. Julian: Well, he didn't specifically say that, but let's just say he let me assume. Alexis: And he just happens to have a face that looks exactly like Luke's. Julian: He said his face would allow him to take over ELQ. Alexis: Mm, well, that was a bust. Julian: Well, that's just it. When he couldn't get control of ELQ, my boss became a monster. I mean, the more he failed, the more brutal he became, which, unfortunately, is about the time that I started falling in love with you. Look, I really just wanted to [Sighs] Get out, go legit. I wanted to be a normal person with a beautiful family. So, I met him face-to-face and told him that I wanted out -- that I was gonna quit the business with him to be with you. And [Chuckles] He retaliated by having my son shot. I mean, the man shot Lucas. Alexis: Wait a minute. You told me that it was Ric who ordered the hit on Lucas. Tracy: Please tell me you had the presence of mind to steal the flash drive. There might be something on it that will explain why Ashton and jerry jacks are so interested in that Scandinavian garden gnome. Sam: Guess what, Tracy. Larry would have noticed if the flash drive was missing. Patrick: We were about to get that information when Larry walked into the bank. Tracy: Again with the phones. Is that all you people care about? Patrick: Sam did one better. She downloaded the contents from the flash drive onto her phone. Sam: Here. Take a look. Tracy: Next. Next. Lulu: Wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait. It's saying that he escaped from Steinmauer, and then he resurfaced in Port Charles and that his current whereabouts are... Wyndemere? On spoon island? Anna: Faison would never have made it out of Steinmauer without your help. Dr. Obrecht: Don't turn this around on me. The blame for this debacle lies squarely on you! Anna: No, Liesl. You strolled into a Supermax facility using fake I.D., Masquerading as me. Now, who's to say that you didn't find out what Robert and I had done with Faison, and you came in here, and you let him loose? Dr. Obrecht: And what do you think I did? Strolled in here wearing an Anna mask and fished him out of the hole where you dumped him?! You're demented! Anna: No, you're demented! Agent Sloane: As far as I'm concerned, commissioner, there's no evidence here to indicate that you and Robert Scorpio kept Faison captive, but, for the sake of argument, let's say you did. Nikolas: Well, he got out of here somehow. Britt: God only knows where he is. Anna: Or who he's tormenting. Luke: Jacks sent Tracy that dinosaur Larry Ashton? Fluke: Yep. The old T. Rex is living at the Quartermaine mansion even as we speak. Luke: Why would Tracy let him back in her life? Fluke: Maybe because he appeared to be a victim of jerry jacks. Maybe because you've -- well, I've been gone for six months, and let's face it -- our wife -- she has needs. Ah! Careful. So, lord Larry is at the Quartermaine mansion living the high life. He's drinking the top-shelf booze. He's gorging himself on home-cooked gourmet food and fine wine. Yes, lord Larry loves living in your digs. Luke: Ashton is no more a lord than you're Luke Spencer. He's a waste of flesh. Tracy said the only good thing he ever gave her was Ned. The man is a first-class phony. Fluke: [Chuckles] You have no idea. Luke: What does that mean? What does Ashton have to do with this? Fluke: You could say he's in it up to his ascot. Luke: Are you Larry Ashton? Anna: Right, I'm putting out an APB. On Faison. He needs to be apprehended and brought in. Dr. Obrecht: The only person who should be arrested here is you! Agent Sloane! Agent Sloane: All right, no one is arresting anyone...yet. Commissioner. Anna: Yeah? Agent Sloane: When did you last know for certain that Faison was here? Anna: What do you mean? Agent Sloane: It's a simple question, Anna. When did you yourself last lay eyes on Cesar Faison? Anna: Well, a year ago. Dr. Obrecht: A year ago?! Agent Sloane: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Sam: Couldn't Faison be somewhere on spoon island? Patrick: He could be hiding in the catacombs. Tracy: Clearly, this file is out of date. Yes, Faison escaped prison, and, yes, he resurfaced at Wyndemere, but Anna Devane captured him a year ago, and he was sent back to that penitentiary in Switzerland. This is a waste of time. Patrick: Tracy, we can't be sure of that. Sam: No, all the pieces matter here. Tracy: Well, can we get to the pieces that might tell us something about Luke? Both: What the -- Lulu: What? [Gasps] [Keyboard clacks] Fluke: How can I be Larry Ashton? I'm you. Luke: You're not me. You just copied my face somehow. You know, the last time you slimed in here, you said you were living my life. Now you're telling me Larry Ashton is doing the same thing? Fluke: Hang on, Sherlock. If I'm Larry Ashton, how is it I have your face? Luke: Plastic surgery. Or maybe one of those high-tech masks like Cesar Faison wore. Tracy: That's the mask that Faison wore when he was pretending to be Duke. Sam: When he killed Jason. Lulu: My dad said it was developed by the WSB. The technology is extremely complex. It's why they were able to fool everybody for so long. Patrick: I got to be honest. It's remarkable. Tracy: It's another dead end. Robert Scorpio threw hot oil on that mask, and it melted. [Computer beeping] Sam: Maybe so, but it looks like someone was interested in making another mask. Tracy: Of Duke Lavery? Sam: No. Of someone else. Lulu: Who is it? [Beeping continues] Lulu: Whose face are they making a mask of? Molly: TJ, your dad was fighting in Afghanistan, okay? That had to be horrible -- brutal in ways that we can't even imagine. TJ: [Sighs] Molly: Finding out that the two people he loved most betrayed him -- that would have pushed anyone over the edge. TJ: But it doesn't change what happened. Molly: And what happened doesn't change who he was as a man. TJ: [Sighs] Molly: [Sighs] The way he died doesn't define who he was any more than my dad's death defines who he was as a man. TJ: You don't think so? Molly: No, I don't. Look, your dad was a good person, like mine. He was a good father, like mine. Neither of them should have died...but they did, and we need to remember how they lived, not how they died. Alexis: You told the police that Ric arranged the hit on Lucas. Julian: I did. Alexis: And then they raided his hotel room, and they found the gun that was used for the hit. Julian: [Sighs] Alexis: So did your boss put Ric up to this? Did he force him to shoot Lucas? Julian: No. That's not how it went down. Jordan: Bob. Uh, you startled me. Bob: So I see. Let's step out of the sun, shall we? Every drug runner in the northeast knows who I am, and if they see you having a casual conversation with the DEA. Division chief, you're dead. Jordan: So why not just call? Why are you here? Bob: No, Jordan, why are you here? Hanging around with Corinthos' top gun instead of working to identify Julian Jerome's boss? Alexis: So, if this Luke double is your silent partner, then the story about the paper trail and this whole Barrett enterprises is not true? Julian: No, no. He did get his money through Barrett enterprises. Alexis: He did, but not Ric? Julian: [Sighs] Alexis: So, this whole story about Ric being the man behind the scenes -- that's not true? Julian: Look, Alexis... Alexis: Are you telling me that Ric had no involvement in this at all and that he was innocent? Julian: [Sighs] That's exactly what I'm saying. TJ: You're right, as usual. I've just got to remember the times I had with my dad, you know, 'cause they were good years. Molly: I bet they were. TJ: And then that one moment with Shawn, that wasn't my dad. He wasn't himself, was he? Molly: No. I don't think he was. TJ: All right. But just -- how am I supposed to look Shawn in his face again? He betrayed the hell out of my dad. If I stick with Shawn now, I just feel like I'm betraying my dad, too. [Knock on door] Molly: Hold on. Shawn: Can I come in? Molly: Uh... sure. Shawn: Thought I'd find you here. TJ: [Sighs] Looks like you were right. Shawn: Your mom and I were worried about you. TJ: Yeah. Shawn: Look, we knew this was gonna be hard, okay? But we had to get the truth out there. You know, we've been keeping it from you for so long because we were afraid we'd lose you. TJ: So you decided to wreck the memory of my father just so you guys could clear your guilty consciences? Shawn: TJ, what your mom and I did was wrong. But you're like a son to me, man. That means everything to me. Come on, please, man, don't throw it away. Can we go somewhere and -- and, you know, try to work this out? Jordan: Look, I know Shawn is Sonny Corinthos' right hand, but Shawn's also been taking care of my son. I need you to understand that and respect that. Bob: Your personal life is your own concern. I'm more interested in this investigation. Jordan: Okay, well, I tried to worm my way into Ava Jerome's life, and she trusted me. You know, she was this close to telling me the identity of her boss, but then -- I don't know -- things went off the rails with her baby. Bob: And now she's in the wind. You'll have to find another way to get us our mystery man. Jordan: You know that undercover investigations take time -- I mean, years sometimes. I mean, what's the rush? Bob: The rush is that we have an innocent man in witness protection, and he's waiting for us to make it safe for him to come home. Alexis: You turned him in? You had him arrested when you knew he didn't do it, when you knew he was innocent? Julian: My boss needed a fall guy to cover his identity, and Ric fit the bill. Alexis: He was killed in custody! Because he shouldn't have been there because you had him framed! My daughter's father is dead because of you! Julian: I obviously didn't think that was gonna happen. Alexis: What, it was okay that he rot in prison, then? That was all right with you? Julian: I didn't have a choice, Alexis. Alexis: There is always a choice. Julian: He told me that if I didn't do it, the shooting wouldn't stop with Lucas -- that he would kill you, Sam, Danny, and Molly and everyone else that I loved. Alexis: No, sir. You do not get to use us as an excuse. Julian: An excuse? Your lives were at stake. What in the hell was I supposed to do? Alexis: You call the police. That's what you do. You tell the truth. That's what you do. You follow the law! That's what you do! You don't frame an innocent person. Julian: I hated framing Ric. I hated doing that to you and especially to Molly, but I had to, Alexis. I had to for you, for our family. Please tell me you understand that. Alexis: [Sighs] Dr. Obrecht: Verlogene schlampe hure! Britt: Mother, control yourself! Dr. Obrecht: And you haven't seen him for a year?! Agent Sloane: All right, let me make sure that I understand. You and Robert Scorpio threw Cesar Faison in a hole a year ago, and you never came back to check on him? Anna: No, I didn't. No. Dr. Obrecht: Verlogene -- Anna: Robert insisted that I stay out of it. He arranged for Faison's care. He -- he found someone that he trusted, and then that person got a job here at Wyndemere. Nikolas: What?! You're telling me someone on my staff who works in my home is a WSB agent? Anna: Yeah. He's a stable hand. And it just meant that he could come in here without raising any suspicion. I mean, he's been reporting to Robert that Faison was still in confinement. Agent Sloane: Well, let's talk to him. Maybe he'll have some answers, since the commissioner apparently has none. Sam: I just -- I don't get who this is supposed to be. Tracy: You're a neurosurgeon. That is a head. Can't you tell us who it is? Patrick: Brain's easy compared to that. I could never imagine that a mask would be this complicated. Sam: I mean, I understand why it would be in Faison's file, but I don't know what jerry has to do with this. Lulu: Well, the most important question of all is, what does this have to do with my dad? Tracy: No, I think the most important question of all is whether someone is making a mask of Luke. Fluke: A high-tech mask? When was the last time you saw any television -- "mission: Impossible"? Luke: Faison used WSB technology to develop a mask of Duke Lavery's face. It fooled everyone. He posed as Duke for months. Fluke: So, if I'm Larry Ashton in a mask... you think Tracy would really buy that? Luke: Faison convinced Anna that he was Duke. You've already told me that you convinced Tracy you were me. Is that what's going on here? Are you that boob Larry Ashton disguised as me? Fluke: If I were Larry Ashton disguised as you, he wouldn't be such a boob, would he? Luke: Who the hell are you?! Fluke: I'm the man who decides whether you live or die. Now, you think about that. Can't stay. Got to go. Wasn't that lucky that I came around when I did? I'm gonna have to tell the zookeepers what a bad beast you've been -- send them in here with a tighter-fitting straitjacket. See you next time I look in the mirror. Jordan: Fine. I'll step it up. Trust me -- I want to know who Jerome's boss is just as much as you do. Bob: We appreciate that. [Door opens] Jordan: Hey, bob. I want to end the flow of junk in Port Charles, okay? And I want my son to know that I'm actually one of the good guys. I've been dreaming of that moment so I can finally tell him who I really am. Shawn: Come on, TJ. Can we please go somewhere and try to work this out? TJ: I promised Molly I'd hang with her, so... Molly: Um, actually, I really need to study. Look, Shawn's been good to you. Don't write him off, okay? TJ: [Sighs] Molly: Hey, it's gonna be okay. I love you. TJ: [Inhales deeply] [Exhales deeply] [Sighs] Let's go. Shawn: Thanks, Molly. Molly: [Sighs] Alexis: Molly needs to know that her father is innocent. She knew that all along, but I believed you, not her. Julian: Look, Alexis, just wait a second, please. Just tell me you understand. This other Luke -- he just didn't give me a choice. Literally did not give me a choice. Alexis: You haven't told me everything. Julian: Well, I have told you everything. There isn't anything else to tell. Alexis: You sure? Not anything? Julian: Well, what else could there be? I... Alexis: Where is he? Julian: All right. You get me the hell out of here, I'll take you to him. Luke: Let me out of here! [Sighs] I've got to get out of here. [Sighs] I've got to get out of here. Serge: Take it easy, Mr. Cassadine. You're really not supposed to handle me like that. It messes with my chi. Dr. Obrecht: You! Where is my Cesar? Serge: Hey, German, right? Does "ich bin ein Berliner" really mean, "I am a jelly..."? Nikolas: Just tell her where Faison is. Serge: Is that the new stud we're expecting? Dr. Obrecht: No, you idiot. Anna: Okay, look. Look, your cover's blown, all right? They know Scorpio hired you to take care of Faison. So, you've been reporting back to Robert that Faison was still here, when, clearly, he no longer is. Serge: You're right. Britt: But he was here in that dungeon? Serge: Yeah, but now he's gone. Anna: You've been filing false reports? Serge: Yes. Anna: Why? For how long have you been doing that? Serge: Pretty much since agent Scorpio hired me last year. Luke: I will get out of here. I will get out of here. I'll get to you, Tracy. I'll get to you, Lulu. I will meet my grandson. I will meet my grandson! I am not done yet! [Cell phone beeps] Lulu: What would jerry and Larry do with a mask of my father? Tracy: I just got a text from Alice. Larry's on his way. Patrick: We got to go. Tracy: Out, out, out. Sam: Okay, okay. Patrick: Get rid of that. Lulu: Be careful. Luke: I will get out of here. I will find the bastard who is living my life, and I will kill him. Larry: Hello. What are you two birds up to? Luke: Whoever you are out there living my life, you will die, you slimy son of a bitch. [Sighs] Who the hell are you? [NEXT_ON] Michael: (to Carly) Get the Hell out of here before I call the cops! Sonny: You're a free man. Agent Sloane: (to Anna) We need to discuss what you did to Faison. Sam: (to Patrick) That's the worst idea I've ever heard. Elizabeth: (to Jason) Actually, there is something you can do. Alexis: (to Julian) Tell me where Luke is. Helena (to Luke) You look like you've seen a ghost.

Shawn tells Jordan that he will try to smooth things over with TJ

Jack: Any calls? Gloria: Yeah, uh, Jake from R&D called, about the after-shave balm, needs yet another extension. Blah, blah, blah. Mrs. Greer called. What a piece of work she is. Jack: Maybe without the running commentary? Gloria: Oh, yeah, and that TV gal you like so much. She called. Jack: Hilary? Gloria: How many TV gals do you know, Mr. Abbott? She wanted to thank you for the advice. Jack: Give me 10 minutes, and I'll return these calls. Gloria: You know something, I am just a little bit curious. What golden nugget of wisdom did you throw at that little scamp? Jack: None of your concern, Gloria. Gloria: Want my advice? Jack: Not at all. Gloria: Do not trust that modern-day Hedda hopper. Jack: You should be thanking Hilary rather than taking shots at her. That woman saved your hide when she stopped that interview, Clarissa. Gloria: All's well that ends well, I say... Jack: Is that so? Gloria: Oh, come on, Jack. Admit it -- I've become quite an asset to you, in and out of the office... whatever you need, I do it. Billy: I cannot believe that that creep was outside Lily's house taking pictures of her. Jordan: Lily was pretty rattled, especially since she was at home alone with the kids. Billy: Cops are gonna handle it now, though? Jordan: Unfortunately, all they could charge him with was trespassing. Billy: Trespassing? You got to be kidding me. Jordan: That's why Lily and her dad went down to go file a restraining order against the guy. If he tries anything else again, he will be locked up. Billy: You think he's dangerous? Jordan: Seemed pretty harmless to me, but you know you can never be too safe, right? Billy: Yeah. We need to make sure she has more security in her future appearances. Jordan: Cool. Cool. Billy: I tell you what, that guy's lucky that Cane wasn't home. He wouldn't have any teeth left. How did Cane react, by the way? Jordan: I'm not sure he even knows yet. Lily was trying to get ahold of him in Tokyo, but he never picked up the phone. Figured it was because of the time difference. Billy: That doesn't sound like Cane, not to be using every opportunity to tell his wife how he single-handedly pulled off the biggest deal of the century. Jordan: Mm. Cane: I don't feel like having any dinner. Everything's kind of spinning on me. I'm gonna go upstairs and just lay down. Juliet: Okay, here. Put your arm around me. I'll get you to the elevator. Cane: All right. Juliet: Got it? Cane: I'm good. [Laughs] I'm good. [Door opens] Lily: Hey. Cane: Hey. Lily: What's that? Kevin: Yo! Scott: Hey. Kevin: Glad you could make it. Scott: I almost didn't. Kevin: How come? Scott: Just didn't seem right, you know? Sitting at a bar, drinking a beer. Kevin: When there's still no word about your driver. Scott: Yeah, Ahmed's still missing. Kevin: Have you talked to Victor? Scott: He's got people looking into it. Kevin: Well, if anybody can find him, it's Victor. He did bring you home. Scott: Technically, that was you. Kevin: Well... hey, how's the job search going? Scott: Uh, got a couple offers, but they've all been desk jobs, so I -- I just don't want to stay in one place, you know? I want to get back out there. But no one's willing to front the money it takes to protect me since I've been a lucrative hostage. Kevin: Well, nick, the guy that owns this place used to own a magazine. I'm sure he's got some journalism contacts. Scott: You know what, let's talk about that later. I just -- tonight, I need a nice distraction, and I know the perfect one. Kevin: Oh, yeah? What's that? Scott: It's not what, it's who -- Chloe. Chloe: I mean, I feel like we came up with a few good ideas for fall collection. [Sighs] We did, didn't we? Wait, did we? Chelsea: I don't even know. It's all such a blur. Chloe: Ugh. Deadline for showing buyers is really coming up. You know, we have to finalize all the number of pieces. Chelsea: I know, ugh, it's just so hard to predict what everybody's gonna be wearing. I mean, last September, did you really think single-shoulder cutouts were gonna be so popular? Chloe: No, but they're everywhere. Although, back then, I didn't think that we would be hanging out, working together... after everything I did. Chelsea: Hey, it's ancient history. You have worked so hard to become a better person. You succeeded. Chloe. [Cell phone rings] Chelsea: Oh, no! I was supposed to meet nick like 20 minutes ago at the underground. Hey, you. Nick: Little hand's on the 8, big hand's on the 4. Chelsea: I know, I know. I just need a little more time. Nick: You still at work? Chelsea: No, I'm home. I kind of lost track of time. Um, but I'm home now. Long day. Nick: Well, stay there. I'll come to you. Chelsea: That would be great. And bring food. Chloe: Um, well, I am gonna go because no one likes to be the third wheel. Chelsea: Chloe. Wait. Kevin: Hey, how come you think Chloe would be a good distraction for you? Scott: Uh, well, I don't know her yet, so there's a lot of backstory to cover. So I feel like if I'm busy processing all that, I won't have time to think about the million things pinballing through my brain. Kevin: Oh. Okay. Scott: Yeah, why, what'd you think I meant? Kevin: Well, I just -- Chloe's had a difficult time the last few years. Scott: Yeah, mom told me about that. I just -- I would never exploit her pain to just distract from mine, Kevin. Kevin: Yeah, I -- I'm sorry. I jumped to the wrong conclusion. Scott: I just wish I was there when you guys got married back in the day. Kevin: Which time? We did it more than once. Scott: I forgot. Kevin: Yeah, I don't blame you. We didn't give anyone a chance to RSVP to either one. Scott: Well, the friend in me does not want to pry, but the journalist...yeah, he wants to ask a couple questions. Kevin: Like what happened between the first wedding, the second, and now? Scott: For starters. Kevin: Okay, um... money issues, my being stupid and stubborn tanked the first one, and we were working on fixing things when her daughter... Scott: Yeah, with Billy. What was her name? It was -- Kevin: Delia. Delia. Scott: Yeah. Kevin: Um, she was -- was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Scott: Yeah, I read about that. That was, um... that was Victor's son Adam. He was the driver, right? Kevin: That's right. Yeah. She was something else, Delia. Man, I loved her so much. And after she died, Chloe just wasn't the same. Scott: No doubt. I mean, suffering a loss like that really kind of puts you in A... Kevin: Yeah, she became too attached to someone else's kid, needed professional help, and needed to live with a family member. She didn't want it to be her mom, so... Scott: So you stepped in, and then you've got wedding #2. Kevin: Right. Scott: Right. Kevin: I thought I was helping, but it turns out I was trying to fix something that was just too broken. So Chloe decided she had to get away from me and Genoa city, and she moved out to California. Scott: Yep. She came back a couple times. Kevin: For Delia's memorials. Scott: Right. Kevin: Yeah. There was still too much anger, grief, and she made some questionable choices and, uh, headed back out to the west coast. Scott: And now she's back again. So, uh, no concerns about what she'll do this time around? Chloe: That was really nice, about what you said before. Chelsea: What, about being happy that you're in my life? It's true. I am. Chloe: What's with the warm and fuzzy? Chelsea: Well, because we were talking about everything that we've been through together and... you know, it just reminds me how amazing you are. Chloe: [Scoffs] Stop. Chelsea: What? I mean it. A lot of people don't take responsibility for their actions. They want to blame everybody else for their problems, but you didn't do that. You stepped up and you got the help you needed, and you became A...functioning member of society again. [Laughs] Not to mention the best friend a girl could ask for. Chloe: Well, I guess I should send a thank-you card to my shrink. Chelsea: You did the work. And I know it wasn't easy for you. Letting go of all of that anger, all of that pain... Chloe: Well... you know, I -- I've got to give Bella a lot of credit. And you, too. You know, you -- you continue to forgive me. Over and over again. There's also Kevin. Chelsea: Yeah, how are things going with Kevin these days? Well, I hope. Chloe: Yeah. There's this side of him that I have never seen before. He has this...confidence. You know? He doesn't think twice about putting his own life on the line for someone he cares about. Chelsea: He's kind of like your own personal superhero. Chloe: That he is. Chelsea: [Laughs] So... do you think you could ever be his, uh, sidekick again, or...? Chloe: You know, I -- I don't know, it's what Kevin wants, but am I ready? Yeah. Yeah, I -- I think I am. I think I could totally be Mrs. Superhero. Billy: We want to have some shots at Lily wearing this jersey in the sizzle reel for the hockey board of governors. Jordan: I like that. Nice. Billy: We need to move on this, like, ASAP. Jordan: Smart move, getting into the sports market. Billy: Yeah. This presentation needs to be spot-on. Our competition needs to look like a baby deer on ice. Victoria: Footage from "GC Buzz!" Get this -- I might have found something to give us an edge over -- okay, I'm not sure, though. Billy: Vick... Victoria: I saw this file. Gosh, okay. Billy: Vick. Hold on. Victoria: Why is this thing so slow? Billy: Stop for a second. Lift your eyes up. We have company. Victoria: Oh. Hey, Jordan. Thank you for coming in on such short notice, I appreciate it. Jordan: Oh, no problem. Billy filled me in on the concept. Gonna be a fun project. Victoria: Yeah, that's what we're going for -- fun, hot, sexy. That shirtless contest between you and Cane, we could use that. Jordan: Because when you think of fun and sexy, you think of a photographer who spends most of his time behind the camera. Victoria: Are you kidding me? After that segment aired, our sales went through the roof. We should include those stats in the video. Billy: Okay, got it. Anything else you want to add? Victoria: [Sighs] Maybe. Lily: Is that work? Aren't you jet-lagged? Cane: [Sighs] Suppose I'm on a high from the, uh, Sato deal. Um, hey, how was your fitting? Lily: It was good. Uh, Billy scheduled a last-minute photo shoot, so I have to go back soon. Cane: Where are the kids? Lily: They are at sleepovers. I dropped them off on my way home, so we have the whole house to ourselves. Cane: Mmm. I thought you had to go back to brash & sassy! Lily: Well, I have time for a quick shower. Or a long, hot one, if you'd like. Cane: Mmm, sounds tempting. But I have this work I have to do. It's kind of, um, time-sensitive. Lily: Well, perils of being married to a brilliant businessman -- always working. Cane: You know what I can do. I can pick you up after your photo shoot and take you to the top of the tower, where we can have dinner, champagne, and dancing, and do whatever you want. And I promise you this -- there will be no talk of business. Lily: Ahhh, yes. Cane: How does that sound? Do you like that? Lily: That sounds fantastic. Cane: Yeah? Lily: [Chuckles] Cane: Okay. Juliet: Moshi Moshi, Cane! Cane: Hey, uh, Juliet. Listen, I have a question for you. Juliet: About the agreement with Sato-san? Cane: No, no. This is personal. Um, listen, I was unpacking, okay, and... I found this in my suitcase. Juliet: That's where it ended up. Cane but how did it get in my bag? Cane: Juliet, I think you need to tell me everything. Juliet: When we got back to your room, the sake hit me. Hard. Cane: Well, you didn't seem that drunk. Juliet: Well, compared to you, I didn't think I was. I didn't think I was gonna make it back to my place, so I stayed over. Cane: You spent the night my room? In my bed? Juliet: When I woke up, you were still sleeping, so I got dressed and left. The room was dark. I didn't want to turn on a light and disturb you. That's why I hadn't realized I left my camisole. Cane: Okay. Well, I suppose that could make sense, yeah. Juliet: I didn't tell you earlier. I was embarrassed. It was unprofessional and not my typical behavior. Cane: Don't worry about it, okay? Especially in the state we were in. Um, do you want me to send this back to you, or...? Juliet: It's not worth the postage. Donate it, toss it. Your call. Cane: I'll do that. Juliet: Before you go, have you had a chance to discuss the division manager job with Victoria? Cane: Uh, no. No, I haven't seen her yet, but when I do, I'll, uh... I'll recommend you for the position. Juliet: Thank you. Cane: All right. See you later. Lily: Did you finish your work? Cane: Um... uh, yeah. Yeah. I just got to tie up some loose ends real quick. Lily: Well, why don't you come with me to brash & sassy!? I miss you, and this way, we can spend time together, you know? While I do my photo shoot, you can wrap things up. Sound good? Cane: That sounds brilliant. Lily: Okay. Cane: Okay. Chelsea: A plunging neckline! No. No. An enlarged bow! [Gasps] Or maybe a knee-length tulle lace skirt for an outdoor wedding. You know, greenery is the color of the season! Chloe: Oh, my God. Let go of me, you weirdo! Chelsea: I can't help it! Weddings make me giddy. Chloe: Yeah, okay. Kevin and I are just dating. Chelsea: Okay. For now. That could change. Maybe in time for a spring wedding! Chloe: You know, I thought you were gonna change for your date tonight. Chelsea: Fine. I'm going upstairs. A capelet! Chloe: Oh, you're such a weirdo. Chelsea: I'm giddy! Chloe: You are such a weirdo. Chelsea: [Giggles] Chloe: Oh, hi! Nick: Hey. Chloe: Uh, come on in. She is just changing, and I am heading out. Nick: Oh, you don't have to take off 'cause I got here. Chloe: Oh, no, uh Kevin just texted me. We're meeting at some dive bar called underground? Ever heard of it? Nick: Yeah, yeah, yeah. The one with the owner -- he's kind of a loser? Is that -- Chloe: That's it. Nick: Yeah, yeah. Okay. So you and Kevin, huh? Chloe: Yeah. Me and Kevin. You and Chelsea. Nick: Yep. Chloe: So, do I, uh, need to give you the whole "she's my best friend -- if you hurt her, I hurt you" talk? Nick: I think you just did. Chloe: Oh, no, no, no. The official conversation is included with pie charts and a song. And a dance number. Nick: [Laughing] Okay. Uh, you have been a great friend to Chelsea. I mean, the past six months have been very hard, and you made it bearable. Chloe: Well, you did, too. And the sooner she forgets about Adam, the better. Nick: [Scoffs] Wow. Tell me how you really feel. Chloe: That -- that came out wrong. I -- I'm just glad that she's not letting Adam's memory hold her back from living life. Nick: Me, too. Chloe: You know, I really care about her. I just want what's best for her. You know, sometimes she has her rough days every now and then. Nick: Well, I know she appreciates everything, you know, you do, and so do I. Chloe: Okay, well, I'm gonna go. Nick: Okay. Jack: Thank you. Is there something else? Gloria: I overheard you and Ashley earlier. Jack: Try not listening at the door next time. Gloria: You mentioned Billy. Jack: Drop it. Gloria: And brash & sassy! You know what I guess? Ashley wants to try and stop you from crushing your baby brother's company like a bug! But you know what I think? Jack: I don't want to know what you think. Gloria: I think she's being ridiculous, defending Billy. He made his bed and wallowed around in it with your wife. He deserves to be punished. Jack: Ashley seems to think I'm using my animus towards Billy to make business decisions. Gloria: Are you? Jack: Absolutely. Gloria: [Chuckles] Victoria: I need to have I.T. Take a look at this thing. Billy: Here. Use mine for now. Victoria: Thanks. You have a plane ticket to Toronto? Do you have a meeting with Leon Hershel from the hockey league? Billy: Since Jack trash-talked me to the guy, he won't return my phone calls. Victoria: But you made these reservations today. Billy: Yeah, I figured if I was standing in his office, he couldn't ignore me. Of course, in a professional, polite manner. Victoria: Wow. I'm really impressed by your initiative. Billy: I'm not gonna leave Toronto until I convince that guy and the whole board of governors if I have to that they should be working with brash & sassy! Jack is not gonna win this one. I won't let you down. Now, you were saying something about a file. Something about "GC Buzz." Victoria: Yes! I saw this interview on their server, the Clarissa-Jabot harassment? Billy: Clarissa? Victoria: Yeah, have you heard of her? Billy: No, but there's a lot of people that work over there. I could ask around. Victoria: Well, no need. We can just look at the footage. Billy: You didn't. Victoria: I did. Billy: Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Newman, committing digital espionage. Victoria: Well, how I could resist something so juicy, especially after Mariah told me that the interview cut off mid-air. What do you think that means? Billy: Only one way to find out. [Cell phones chiming] Victoria: Ugh! Lily and Cane are on their way. Billy: And Jordan wants to go over some ideas for the photo shoot. Victoria: Okay, I guess the mystery of Clarissa will have to wait. Chelsea: Hey! Nick: Damn! I mean... look at you. Let's -- no, let's go out. I feel like I need to show you off. Let's to go Paris. Or Venice. Chelsea: Takeout, a glass of wine, you -- that's all I need. Nick: In that order? Chelsea: Mm, maybe. Nick: Ouch. Chelsea: I am starving. Nick: Well, then stop wasting our time. Let's go eat. Chelsea: [Laughs] Did you, uh -- did you see Chloe before? Nick: I did. She seems to have a little pep in her step this evening. Chelsea: Yeah, she's, um... she's really excited about Kevin. I like them together. He gives her a lot of stability. You know? Nick: Not knocking your friend, I'm really not, but she could definitely use some of that. Chelsea: Well, Chloe would be the first person to admit that. And I admit, at first, I had a lot of reservations about working with her again and living with her, but... all of those fears were unfounded. She's really proven herself to be an amazing friend to me and somebody that I can rely on. Kind of like you. [Knocks on door] Nick: Is there any chance we can ignore that? Chelsea: Definitely. [Knocking continues] Chelsea: Oh, my God! [Laughs] This better be good. Nick: I'll just be over here. Chelsea: Michael. What are you doing here? Kevin: Chloe's put all the bad stuff behind her. She'll never forget about Delia, of course. But, uh, she's managed to move forward. Scott: Good. I'm glad. Kevin: Yeah. It's been about six months since she's really gotten her act together. Decided to stay in town, got a jump-start on her career, made amends with all the people she hurt... and she is very, very focused on her daughter. Scott: She has another daughter? Kevin: Bella. Scott: Is she, uh... Kevin: Mine? No. The father's not in the picture, though. Scott: But you guys live together? Kevin: One big happy family. Scott: Well, you look like you're digging it. Kevin: We have the greatest time. And, for once, it's nice being the dependable, responsible one. Chloe: I'll drink to that. Scott: Cheers to that. Hey! Jack: What my sister doesn't seem to realize is that while my anger toward Billy may influence the way I conduct business, it doesn't mean I'm making bad business decisions. Gloria: Like the hockey tie-in. Jack: Exactly. What started out as a way to knock Billy down a few pegs turned into a giant opportunity for Jabot. Gloria: And a great way to revitalize the men's line. Jack: Unfortunately, we haven't done too much with the men's line lately. We haven't updated or promoted it in a long time. Gloria: No kidding. What can I do to help? Jack: If I think of anything, I'll let you know. Gloria: Maybe I can do some research. Uh-huh. Something like, oh, I don't know, current trends in the market. Jack: Fine. Knock yourself out. Gloria: And maybe throw in some ideas for the pitch? Because I am interested in men, especially tall, toned pro athletes. Jack: I am open to any and all ideas that add to Jabot's bottom line. If those ideas also happen to hurt my little brother Billy... all the better. Gloria: Good. You won't be sorry, boss. Cane: Thank you for catching that freak. Jordan: Right time, right place, my man. Cane: All right, and thanks for staying with Lily after the police left. I appreciate that. Jordan: Not that she needed my protection. You should have seen her lay into that degenerate. [Laughter] Lily: Well, should we get started? Cane and I have plans afterwards. We're celebrating his success in Tokyo. Cane: Yes. Lily: All right, see you guys. Billy: Bye. Cane: Bye. Have fun. Jordan: See ya. Victoria: Congratulations on your deal with Sato. Billy: Yeah, congratulations on doing your job. Cane: What can I say? He had some reservations, but I won him over. Billy: Well, besides, of course, working with you, what was holding him back? Cane: He didn't think that men would use our products, but hey, I convinced him otherwise. Um, I need to talk to you about the Asia division manager position, okay? Victoria: Uh, yeah, let's set up a meeting to talk about that later. Right now, the presentation is my priority. Cane: Okay, all right, uh, let me help you with that. Billy: Uh, she doesn't need help. I mean, she does, but I'm gonna be helping her. Cane: Oh, okay, well, obviously then it's not as important as the Asian market, right? Because she's got the b team working on it. Oh! See you later, Billy-san. Michael: The Bingham estate finally closed probate. Chelsea: Constance Bingham? She died a long time ago. Michael: Yeah, well, due diligence takes time. This is for you. Nick: I don't understand. Sage told me Constance's estate was going into a charitable foundation. Michael: Yeah, a small amount was earmarked for sage. Nick: A small amount? Michael: Obviously Constance was grateful to sage for taking care of her in the last years of her life. Nick: It was more than that. I mean, sage and Constance were like mother and daughter. Michael: As sage's next of kin, you inherit the funds. Ooh! I just need your signature here, nick, and then you can get back to your dinner. Nick. All righty. Chelsea: All right, well, um, thanks for coming. Michael: I'll walk myself out. Chelsea: Okay. Michael: You have a good night! Chelsea: What's on your mind? Nick: I mean, everything that happened -- to sage, Adam, us. It all started with Constance. And she's still affecting our lives. Kevin: Hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa! That one's mine! Chloe: Too slow, fisher. Scott: Oh! Too slow, uh... Chloe: Mitchell. Scott: Mitchell. Chloe: Nice to meet you. Scott Glainger. Scott: Uh, Grainger. Chloe: Grazer. Scott: Close enough. Cheers. Chloe: I think we need three more. Yeah? Yo, piper! Hey. Another round. You know, Kevin never mentioned how handsome you are. You said he had a dad bod with thinning hair. Scott: Hey, I work out! And, uh, no matter what he said, this hair is all mine. Kevin: Hair plugs. [Clears throat] Ab implants. Scott: Hey! Kevin: What? I didn't say... Chloe: Whatever you do, it's working for you. Scott: Thank you. Kevin: I'm right here. Chloe: I kid, I kid. No, but seriously, if something bad had happened to my man during the secret mission, I would have hunted you down and gutted you. Kevin: Chloe! Scott: No, no, it's cool. I get it. Listen, it's nice to know you have someone in your corner fighting for you. Kevin: Hear, hear. Scott: May it last forever. Cheers. Chloe: Cheers. Jordan: You were awesome tonight -- relaxed, engaged. After what you went through... whew! Lily: Yeah, I think it's just 'cause Cane's back. Everything's better when it's the two of us. Jordan: I hope to have that kind of thing one day. Lily: Oh, really? The man who's dated two supermodels on two different continents at the same time is now ready to settle down and get married? Jordan: Yeah -- ooh! Whoa, hold up there. I did not mention the "m" word. Lily: [Laughs] Jordan: But if the right lady came along... Lily: Ah, and what's your idea of the right lady? Jordan: How about we, uh, look at some photos instead of talking about my nonexistent love life? Lily: Okay. [Cell phone vibrates] Lily: Ooh. Maybe it's miss right. Jordan: Yeah. Lily: "Drinks later?" Hilary? Sorry, I didn't mean to read that, but... please don't tell me that's the woman you were talking about. Jordan: I know you think she's bad news. Lily: Because she is bad news. Jordan: I respect your opinion, I do. But I have to find out on my own, and the only way to do that is to get to know her a little better. Lily: You like her. Jordan: Will that be a problem between us? Lily: No, no, I just -- look, I don't want you to get hurt. Jordan: I can handle my business. Lily: All right. Just make sure you take a garlic necklace and a wooden stake on your date. Jordan: [Chuckles] All right. Cane: Yeah, the, uh, Tokyo trip was very successful. Yeah, that's correct. Uh... the Asian rollout is on track. No. No, no, no. We don't anticipate any, uh, complications. Chelsea: Do you think it's cursed? Nick: What? Chelsea: The money. Nick: I never knew you to be the superstitious type. Chelsea: Everyone who was one degree from Constance Bingham is dead, and they all died in tragic ways. Nick: Gabriel died trying to save Adam. Sage died in that car accident. And Adam...in the explosion. Chelsea: Yep, and they all died right before they were about to get what they wanted. Nick: Gabe was gonna get his inheritance. Sage was gonna get her son back. Chelsea: And Adam was gonna start a new life with Connor and me. Nick: No. It can't be the money. Chelsea: Why not? Nick: Because nobody had it when they accidents occurred. So I don't think that this is cursed, Chelsea. I want you to have this money. Chloe: So... Scotty mcgrainger... you got a chickadee, or what? Scott: Eh, it's kind of hard to date when you're jettin' off to a different time zone every other day. Chloe: Well, it's not gonna be an issue anymore, as you are unemployed. Kevin: You are so gonna regret saying these things tomorrow. Scott: Actually, I'm working, and, uh, I'm writing this story about being out in the field. This time, I'm gonna tell the unedited truth. The story behind the story. [Upbeat music plays] Chloe: Ooh! Oh, this is my jam! Oh, it's my jam. Come on. Dance. Let's dance. Kevin: Ooh, that's not gonna happen. Chloe: Ugh. You suck. I'm not even gonna ask. I'm gonna make you. Scott: Ugh. All right. Scott: [Mimics sprinkler] Chloe: [Laughs] Lily: To my handsome, successful husband. Cane: Cheers. Lily: Oh, and to reclaiming our guest room. Bon voyage, Colin. I hope it's a one-way trip. Cane: Wait, wait. My dad moved out? Lily: Yeah, he didn't tell you? Cane: Unh-unh. Lily: What about Jill? Cane: Wait, what's -- what's Jill got to do with this? Lily: They're going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip together. Cane: Wow. I'm -- I'm kind of surprised that, you know, she forgave him for losing her money. Lily: Well, look, she loves him, and even though he's a thief and a liar, he really does love her, too. And, plus, they were miserable without each other. Cane: It's just -- it's kind of unbelievable. Lily: Well, to Jill and Colin. May they live happily ever after, just like us. [Glasses clink] Victoria: No. Cut the intro. Billy: No. Victoria: What is up with my laugh? Billy: Your laugh is adorable! Victoria: I want to focus on the products. Billy: All right, well, maybe it's better we take a break before we call the editor in. What are you doing? Victoria: No more distractions. I'm dying to watch the Clarissa footage. Billy: All right. Mariah: The woman you're about to hear from has decided to speak with "GC Buzz" on the condition that we protect her identity. Victoria: This is it. Mariah: We are calling her Clarissa, but that is not her real name. Welcome to the show. Gloria: Thank you for letting me tell my story. Victoria: That's Gloria! Billy: No, no, no, no. This is crazy. She's working as a receptionist for Jack at Jabot. Gloria: I'm coming forward for the sake of all women in the workplace who are being victimized. Billy: What the hell? Lily: Chocolate mousse. Cane: Cheesecake. [Both laugh] Lily: Okay, let's get both. [Dishes clanking] Lily: What was that? Cane: It's just a busboy who dropped some plates. Lily: [Sighs] I guess I'm still just a little jumpy. Cane: Hey. Come here. You have every reason to be. It's okay. Lily: No, I really don't want that obsessed fan to have any power over me. And I don't want him to ruin our evening, so let's just talk about something else. Cane: Okay, but before we move on, I want to apologize to you, okay? I am sorry because I wasn't there when you needed me. I'm sorry about that. Lily: You're here now. That's what matters. I feel safe. I love you. Cane: I love you. You know that, right? [Cell phone Buzzes] Lily: If it's important, go ahead. Cane: It's nothing. It's nothing. Come here. Chloe: [Laughs] [Slow music plays] Chloe: Oh. Scott: Uh... Chloe: Well, I mean, I'm game... Scott: You want to -- you want to cut in? Kevin: No. Go for it. Chloe: No fancy footwork. Scott: Okay. Chloe: Oh. Ooh! You're good! Scott: And that's a surprise because? Chloe: Just didn't think you'd been doing a lot of dancing, the places you've been. Scott: Huh. Very true. Yep. Chloe: Oh, chlo, way to make him sad. Scott: No, I just -- sometimes it just hits me when I least expect it, you know? Chloe: Yeah, well, it'll take time. Don't rush it. And don't let anyone rush you. Scott: You know, I feel helpless, like the bad guys are just always gonna win. There's just no justice in the world. Chloe: Yes! I have been there. You know, it is a dark and lonely place, but, you know, if I can come out of it and find peace, then so can you. Scott: Go on. Chloe: You got to take control, you know? You got to do it yourself. Because if you wait for justice to prevail... [Scoffs] You'll be sorely disappointed. Twirl me. Scott: Sure. Chloe: Whoo! You know, the best thing I did was take control of my destiny six months ago. Well, look at me now. Nick: Chelsea. Take it. Chelsea: I don't want it. I don't need it. Nick: It's for Connor, for his college education. Chelsea: Connor already has a college fund thanks to grandpa Victor. Nick: Yeah, well, what happens if Connor decides to major in liberal arts instead of business? Do you think my dad's gonna pay for it then? This right here, this money is no strings attached. Take it. Chelsea: Fine, I'll take it. Nick: Adam and sage would approve. Chelsea: Isn't it crazy, just to think about it all? If that cabin hadn't exploded, if sage hadn't gotten in that car accident, this wouldn't even be an issue. Christian would have his mom, and...Connor would have his dad, and... what if we had arrived at that cabin two minutes earlier? Nick: Fate kept you and Connor safe. Chelsea: Yeah, but do you ever wonder why? Why did fate save me and not Adam? Why did fate take sage in that car accident? Why were they the ones that had to die? Gloria: Regional reports from Fenmore's. Another one of your brilliant ideas that Ashley was against, but you proved her wrong. And you will prove her wrong about the hockey campaign. Jack: I appreciate your support. Gloria: Eh, well, I know what it's like to be betrayed by someone you love. I was married to my own scoundrel, you know. I fantasize about getting really, really, really rich, and when he inevitably crawls back to beg me for my forgiveness, and access to my bank account, I'll spit in his face. Jack: I am so looking forward to seeing the look on Billy's face when he realizes why he lost this deal. Hopefully Victoria will finally realize what a dead weight he is to her company and dump him once and for all. Mariah: You're telling us that you had sex with this man. Gloria: Yes. All night. He was insatiable. Billy: Ew. Mariah: Clarissa, would you be willing to reveal the identity of this man? Gloria: He's very powerful. He could ruin me. He could shut down "GC Buzz." Mariah: Well, here, we are not afraid of the truth. Gloria: It was the C.E.O. of Jabot cosmetics. Jack Abbott. [NEXT_ON] Hilary: Things have changed around here. Jordan: I'm a big believer in change. It keeps things interesting. Mariah: When you asked me to dinner, was that a date? Victoria: It's a pretty shabby move, Jack. Evidently, it's not the only sleazy move you've made lately.

Chelsea tells him that she had completely forgot but Nick tells her that he will come to her

Dawn: Hey, Mrs. Snyder, I got here as soon as I could. Lily: Oh, hi, Dawn. Ah, Dawn, there must be some mistake -- Holden: Lily, I have to go out for a while. I thought that maybe you could use some help. Luke and Faith are upstairs, I'm sure they're asleep. But Natalie may be awake, so if you want to go check on her. Dawn: Does that mean I'm staying? Holden: Yes, it does. Lily: Don't you think you should have cleared this with me, first? Holden: I didn't want you to be disturbed. So this way you can rest, relax -- do whatever you want. Lily: Do you honestly expect me to believe that? You had that baby-sitter came here tonight because you don't trust me with my children. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Those letters were upstairs in my briefcase. When did you take them? Sarah: Last night. Jessica: And you deliberately put them in the scrapbook I was taking to Bonnie. Sarah: Just before you left. Jessica: Have you any idea what you've done? Sarah: Got you in a lot of trouble, I hope. Jessica: Sarah, my visiting privileges may be taken away. I could be disbarred. My career, my livelihood could be gone, overnight. Sarah: You'll get out of it, Jessica. People like you always do. Jessica: People like me? Where is all this coming from? Sarah: You know, I guess you expected to fool me forever by pretending to be my friend and trying to buy me off. Jessica: Sarah, I thought we were through this. I thought we had put these problems behind us. Sarah: Well, you thought wrong because this problem is right in front of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Paul, it's Carly. Will you give me a call when you get in? I want to know if Craig's been in touch with your mother. I'll talk to you later then, bye. Jack: Hey, how's my favorite fashion designer? Carly: Having a pretty tough night. Jack: Doesn't look it by the look of the room. Carly: I can't concentrate, jack. I keep wondering if Craig told Barbara that Paul is trying to drive her out of B.R.O. because if he did, then whole company could fall to pieces tomorrow. Jack: Yeah, maybe this'll help. Carly: What is that? Jack: It's an e-mail I got. Read it. Carly: "Dear Detective Snyder, in reference to your recent inquiry regarding a transfer to the New York City Police Department" -- what is this? Jack: Surprise. Carly: Forget it. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: You think I'm trying to destroy you? What happened to the Swiss Family Ryan? Barbara: It's a sham and you know it. How could you do this to me? Paul: Let's just calm down for a second. Can I just point something out to you? Barbara: I am not going to listen to anything that you have to say. Paul: But you will believe what Craig Montgomery has to say to you? Barbara: I know when he's lying and when he's not. Paul: Craig lies like he breathes. Craig Montgomery lies so often, he doesn't even know when he's lying anymore. Barbara: He has no reason to lie about this because there's nothing to gain. [Talking over each other] He doesn't care if we're partners or not. Paul: Craig is angry at me because Rosanna left him and she came to me. He's trying to get back at me. And you, you're buying into it, Mom. Barbara: You know what? But he's not wrong, is he, Paul? Paul: So you're going to take Craig Montgomery's word over mine? This is beyond comprehension. Barbara: What is beyond comprehension is why you would plot with Carly Tenney -- again! To drive me out of my own company! Well, I'll tell you something. You're not gonna get away with it, Paul. Not this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Sarah, I'm sure you had your reasons for doing what you did, and I am willing to listen to them, but not if you're going to be disrespectful. That's where I draw the line. Sarah: Okay, fine. Jessica: Stop right there! This is my house. And you will play by my rules. Sarah: Well, you've got a lot of them, Jessica. So why don't you fill me in. Which one are you talking about? Jessica: I'm talking about the one when if you have something on your mind, you say it! Sarah: You don't. Jessica: Sarah, I thought we had -- I thought we've had already been through this. Now I told you it was dangerous for bonnie to have those letters in her possession. Sarah: But it was okay for her to read them? Jessica: Well, not okay. But I showed them to her, because I knew how important it was to you. Sarah: Gee, then I guess maybe we should have a talk with Ben. Jessica: Talk with Ben about what? Sarah: I heard you, Jessica. I heard you telling him that you've been lying to me all along. That you never even intended for bonnie to see my letters. Jessica: Okay, um -- Sarah, I knew that this would eventually come out. But I was hoping that, when it did, you would understand my reasons. Sarah: Well, you'd better give up all hope, because I don't. Jessica: Sweetheart, I know how important bonnie is to you, but I still couldn't risk getting her in trouble. See, I shouldn't have taken that first letter. But once I did, and I saw how well you were doing -- Sarah: You decided that lying was the way to go. Jessica: I was never comfortable with it. And I am sorry. Sarah: Yeah, well, I'm sorry, too. Because all that bull about you caring about me -- that was garbage! Jessica: Sweetheart, I took you into my home. I treated you like my own child. Sarah: You did that because you wanted to score points with Bonnie. So you that you and your new hot hubby could send family pictures and pretend everything was great. Jessica: Wait a minute -- I thought we were becoming a family. You and me and Ben and Curtis -- Sarah: Curtis is Ben's son and I am nothing to any of you. Well, guess what? You're nothing to me, either! [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: You're right. I'm not comfortable leaving you alone with the kids. Lily: Do you think that I would hurt them? Holden: No. Not intentionally. But your judgment has been off. I don't want to take any chances. Lily: That situation with Lois was a one-time thing. Holden: Taking the kids to see a psychic was one thing. But dragging Natalie over to W.O.A.K. And having a screaming match in front of her -- that was too much. Lily: Look, I have explained all of that -- Holden: There's no explanation for that, Lily. And if you think there is, you're farther gone than I thought. Lily: How far gone did you think I was, Holden? Holden: I really hate the fact that I can't help you out. But there are people who can. Have you called Dr. Michaels? Lily: I've been busy. Holden: It's one phone call, Lily. What's the holdup? Lily: I'll do it tomorrow. Holden: You'll do it tomorrow? You keep saying that. You keep saying that you're going to keep doing these things but everything just falls through the cracks. Lily: What? What is it? Holden: Have you called Kim to apologize for interrupting Barbara's interview? Lily: It's on my list. Holden: That's what I thought. Lily: I'm sorry that I am not doing this quickly enough for you. You know, sometimes I fell you have more patience with your horses. Holden: Lily, I don't want to fight with you. But we cannot ignore this any longer. Lily: Ignore what? My grief over my murdered sister? Holden: Your grief I can handle. The reckless behavior --? That's something else. I won't be long. Lily: Hi, Kim. It's Lily. Kim: Listen, darling, I'm in the hospital and I think it's not such a hot idea if I'm on my cell. Let me call you back when -- Lily: Don't hang up. Would you mind coming over to my house now? I really need to talk to you. Kim: All right, honey. Take it easy. I'm on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm about to start designing for B.R.O. Parker loves his school. Sage is thriving. And you're like one of the most respected people in this town, and you want to move to New York? Jack: I didn't say I wanted to move. But I want to be prepared, just in case. Carly: Of what? Jack: Now that Craig's in the picture, there's no telling what's gonna happen at B.R.O. but if it company goes down, I don't want your dreams going down with it. Honey, we'll take Rosanna's check. You'll start your own company. Baby, give it a year, and you'll be the queen of Seventh Avenue. Carly: I have nothing against New York. I've always had a really good time there. But as a place to live? Jack: Could be fun. Skating at Rockefeller Center -- Carly: Trying to hail a cab in a snowstorm -- Jack: Softball at Central Park -- Carly: No family -- and no friends. And what about Hal? Do you think that he's going to let me pick up and move to New York with Parker? Jack: If it comes to that, we'll work something out with Hal, honey. We've been though this before. And this time, I want you coming out a winner. Carly: I already am. Because I have you. And you don't have to worry, honey, because B.R.O. isn't going anywhere. Paul is going get rid of Barbara and my work is finally going to be recognized. It's going to happen, Jack. I can feel it! Jack: I want to believe that. But B.R.O. is a time bomb. And Craig might've just lit the fuse. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I am not going into business with Carly. Barbara: Craig saw you at her house. Paul: Yeah, well, Craig should worry about his own life and keep his nose out of mine. Barbara: That's hardly a denial, Paul. Paul: Okay. Rosanna gave Carly some money to start her own business. Carly made some sketches, she wanted to show them to me so that I could give her my -- you don't believe me at all, do you Mom? Barbara: Craig said that your story would be quite convincing. Paul: I don't believe this. You, of all people, converted to the gospel according to Craig. Barbara: I rejected his theory. Until he said one thing to me. And that is has anything happened that might make me suspicious of you? And then it all became very clear, Paul. Paul: What all became very clear? Barbara: That you've been plotting this from the beginning and I overlooked it because I love you so much and I just wanted our family together. Paul: And you think you're the only one who made any sacrifices to make that happen? All of my pain, all of my anger over losing Rose -- I buried that. But I did that so that we could be a family again. Not so that I could hatch some takeover plot with Carly! Barbara: All right. Then let me read that contract you had me sign without reading. Paul: Right -- you want to read a legal document at this time of night? Barbara: Yes I do. Every word. And when I'm through, I will finally have the courage to throw you out of my business, and out of my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: Hey, hey! Hey, what is going on down here? Jessica: Sweetheart, it's okay. Sarah and I were -- Ben: Sarah, Jessica's already having a very rough day. So anything you have to say to her can wait. Jessica: Sarah knows all about my day, Ben. As a matter of fact, she set the whole thing up. Ben: What? Jessica: She planted those letters in the scrapbook. Fully intending the guards should catch me with them. Ben: She -- why would you do that? Jessica: Because she overheard us talking and she knows that I never showed the letters to bonnie. Ben: Sarah, that's no excuse. Sarah: Well, then why couldn't she just tell me the truth? Ben: Obviously you have no idea the seriousness of what you've done. Sarah: I know exactly what I've done! It's Jessica who needs to understand. You made me trust you. You made me believe that you cared about me. And then you went and lied to me -- twice! There is one person who cares about me and that's Bonnie. And now you want to take her away, too. Jessica: Sarah, sweetheart -- Sarah: No. All I ever wanted was for Bonnie to be proud of me and for her to know that I remember everything that she's taught me. But you never wanted any of that. You never wanted us to be close. Jessica: How many times do I have to tell you that's just not true. Sarah: And you expect me to believe you because why? Because you bought me a few clothes, and made me some sandwiches? Jessica: Okay, do you think Bonnie is going to be proud of you because you hurt her Mother? If you do, then you don't know her as well as you think. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Hi, Kim. Thanks for coming by. I know it's late. Kim: Lily, what is it? Are you all right? Lily: Yeah, I just want to apologize for what happened at BRO. I saw Barbara on television and she was there talking about her family and how wonderful they all are and I just couldn't take it. Because Rose is dead, Barbara is happy about it. I don't want the world to think that -- I'm sorry. What I'm trying to say is that it was inappropriate. It was the wrong time and place and I apologize. Kim: It's all right. It's all right. Don't worry about it. It was a little disconcerting at the time, but for heaven's sake, it's over with, forget it, honey. Lily: You sure about that? Kim: Absolutely. Listen, at the least, it was good for our ratings. Lily: Okay, thank you. Kim: Oh, honey -- Lily: I'm sorry. I don't know what's happening to me. Everything's just slipping away. Kim: Everything, meaning what? Lily: My connection to Rose, my family, my husband, my mind! Kim: Now listen, listen to me. Calm down. You may feel this way at the moment, but you're a very strong woman. Lily: No, I'm not anymore. I'm not. I'm scaring myself. And I'm scaring other people, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: Hi. Dr. Michaels: Hi. Holden: Thanks for meeting me here instead of over at the hospital. Dr. Michaels: No, I'm glad to do it. Tell me what's going on. Holden: This is going to stay between us, right? Dr. Michaels: That's a given, Holden. You don't have to ask. Holden: Lily's condition -- if that's what you want to call it -- has gotten worse. You remember how she was the last time you saw her, right? Dr. Michaels: She was trying to take on Rose's personality. It was a form of denial about her death. That's not still continuing, is it? Holden: No. But there have been other things -- just one after the other. She's even got the kids involved a couple of times. She's in trouble, and I don't know how to help her out. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Holden doesn't even trust me with my own children. He's got a babysitter here. And he knows that I'm home. Kim: You know, he probably realizes what kind of strain you're under. He's trying to make things easier for you. Listen, there were times in my life I wish Bob had done that. I would have been so grateful. Lily: It's not that. He's not doing this to get pressure off me. He admitted it that I've done things that make him worry about me being around the children. He said those words to me. I hear him say those things to me. Kim: Come, come, come and sit down. Sit down. Lily: And he's absolutely right. Ever since Rose died, I can't think of anything else except missing her. And I'm trying so hard. I try to try things. I try to be happy and smile, make cookies for the children, but my heart is just not -- I want everybody to just leave me alone and go away. Kim: What about talking to somebody who's a professional? Lily: Holden and my mother want me to talk to Dr. Michaels. I want to do this on my own. Kim: Listen, calm down. Listen to me. Grief counseling can be very helpful. I don't understand why you would resist this? Lily: Fear. Kim: Fear? Fear of what? Talking about your feelings? You know Lynn Michaels, honey, she has heard it all. Lily: I'm afraid to stop feeling what I'm feeling. Because if I get better, if I move on with my life, then Rose is gone. She's farther away from me than ever. I don't -- I will do everything I can to avoid that. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: I talked to Lily about coming to see you. I know that it would help her out, but she refuses to make the call. Dr. Michaels: It has to be her decision, you know that. Holden: But then where do we go from here? Because this much I know, things are not going to get better on their own. Dr. Michaels: First, make sure you understand that none of this is your fault. Holden: I do. Dr. Michaels: And try to keep Lily from getting too isolated. Try to get friends and family involved if you can. Holden: I've done that. She keeps finding ways to keep everyone at arm's length. Dr. Michaels: I'm sure you remind her how much you love her? Holden: I have. Dr. Michaels: Even without expecting results? Holden: Well, that's the hard part. But I'm getting better at it. Dr. Michaels: Well, then I don't really know what to tell you except be patient. Have faith. Without taking legal action, that is the best you can do. [SCENE_BREAK] Kim: Lily, you're being too hard on yourself. There's no timetable for grieving. It's just different with each individual. Now, Holden may not like this, but you know there's no way in the world you can put a cap on your feelings and imagine it's all just gonna kind of disappear because of some artificial timetable. Lily: Yes, yes, that's it. Yes. Thank you. Thank you for not lecturing me. I appreciate it. Kim: The thing is, you got to find a way of dealing with what's happening to you with your pain and your anger. Lily: I didn't even know how angry I was until I saw Barbara on that television station. Before that I had been just feeling so much pain. Kim: Lily, the woman who walked into that television interview wasn't just angry, she was -- Lily: I know -- out of control. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: I love my wife and I'm not gonna give up on her. But I just don't know how much more of this I can take. I just feel so helpless. Dr. Michaels: I know about Lily impersonating Rose, and you've told me now about the psychic. Has there been any other incident that you might want to talk about? Holden: Yeah, there is one. Dr. Michaels: You know, we can always do this at my office if you're more comfortable there. Holden: That night, New Year's Eve, when Lily bumped into you and ran out of the house, I didn't tell you what happened after I found her. Dr. Michaels: When I called the next day, you said everything was fine. Holden: I lied. I was protecting Lily. Dr. Michaels: From what? Holden: My mother has a pond out at her house. Lily ran into it. And if it hadn't been for Dusty Donovan, I don't know that she would be here with us today. Dr. Michaels: I think it's time to talk about some other options. Holden: Other options? What are you saying? Are you saying I should have my wife committed? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Here you go -- contracts for the new bro. I don't know about you, but I thought they were better than ever. Barbara: Because they give you control of my company? Paul: You're not going to find anything wrong with those. You know, if you're worried about the contracts, you should have your lawyer look at them. After all, he's the one who drew them up. Barbara: Did he now? Paul: Roland Ashford, your corporate attorney since BRO opened its doors. I told him I wanted a partnership until one of us decided we wanted out. And I insisted that we were both protected by the letter of the law. Barbara: Well, that's easy enough to check, isn't it? Just one phone call. Paul: Here's my cell. Got him on speed dial. Should be ringing. Barbara: You can't bluff me, Paul. I read you better than anyone. Yes, hello. This is Barbara Ryan calling. I'm sorry to call so late, but is Roland available? Yes, I'll hold. Anything you want to tell me? Paul: Only that that's the easiest $300 Roland Ashford's ever gonna make. Barbara: Nothing in here that gives you control of B.R.O.? Paul: Not a word. Barbara: I'm sorry. I don't know what to say. Paul: I know what to say. I quit. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Michaels: This is a facility that I'm very familiar with. And it provides intensive therapy in a controlled environment. Holden: I couldn't. Dr. Michaels: It's called Deerbrook. It's a private hospital right outside of Milwaukee. Patients there are there voluntarily. Holden: Lily would never do that. Dr. Michaels: Well, maybe not at first, but if she got used to the idea -- Holden: You know, I really shouldn't even be talking about this. Lily -- she's going to come around. It's like you said. I just need to be patient. Dr. Michaels: I hope so. If she's a danger to herself or your family -- Holden: Then I'll take care of her. I'll settle her down. But this? No. Dr. Michaels: I know it's a very difficult decision to make. But should it have to be made, sooner's better than later. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I don't know why I'm resisting calling Dr. Michaels. I know that she'll help me. I pick up the phone and I just slam it down. Kim: Do think it might be because it's Holden's idea? Lily: You should see the way he looks at me. It's the look in his eyes -- pity. I feel like I'm the biggest disappointment of his life. Kim: Oh, come on. Lily, that is just -- that's just not right. I mean, he sees the pain that you are in and he's in pain. Now you cannot possibly blame him for that. Lily: I'm not. I know he loves me. I know he wants to help me. But this -- me getting better -- it may be too much for even him to handle. Dawn: Everyone's asleep, Mrs. Snyder. Is it okay if I watch TV? Lily: Oh, sure. In the den. Thanks. Kim: You know what? I've got an idea. Bob is working late. You've got a sitter. Let's take advantage of the time. Let's go out, just the two of us? Okay? Huh? Lily: Okay. I'll just check the children and then we'll -- Kim: Okay, good girl. Oh, sweetheart. Lily: Thank you so much. Kim: Oh, darling. [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: You know, Bonnie's going to miss your visits. And I don't want her to be mad at me. I really don't. But you got what you deserved. And I will never be sorry about that. Jessica: I deserve to be kept from seeing my daughter? I deserve to have my career cut short? Ben: You did a horrible thing, Sarah. Jessica: Sweetheart, we know that you've had a difficult life. But we had hoped that by you moving in here with us -- Sarah: The only reason you wanted me here was because it made you feel good about yourselves. It was never about me. Jessica: I tried to help you. And even after everything that's happened, you are still welcome in this house. Sarah: Oh, God. I wish I never came here. Ben: How can you say that? Everybody in this house has opened up their hearts to you. And if you can't find it in your heart to apologize -- I think maybe you need to go upstairs and give yourself some thinking time. Sarah: Look, when I lived on the street, life was from great, but at least I knew what to expect. And then I met Bonnie, and I met my Dad, and I thought finally sometime in this lifetime I would belong. But I lost them both. And you expect me to worry about you and your job? I can't. And I won't! [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Please, wait! Please! Paul: No, I will not work like this. All right? And I'm not going sit around and wait for the other shoe to drop. Barbara: I was scared, that's all. I needed a little reassurance. There's no reason for you to walk away now. Paul: This is not just the business, okay? This is more than that. I mean, if you honestly believe that was honestly think that I was trying to take your company away from you, then this whole celebrated family reunion has been nothing but a joke. Barbara: No, no. It's been a dream come true for me. Don't you see that this is what we wanted, all of us together. We wanted to have a family that Will could rely on. Don't you see that? Paul: Until a few weeks later when you suddenly turn on me. Barbara: Well, okay then. Maybe you're right. If we can't run B.R.O. together, then maybe you should walk away. Paul: Okay, make up your mind. What is it that you want? You want me to stay? You want me to go? What? Barbara: I want you to stay. I want you to complete what we started, but if working together is going to hurt our family, I want you to walk out the door. And I won't try to stop you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hey, I'm no fashion designer, but it looks to me like you're done for the night. Carly: Mm-hmm. I've got so many things in my head, jack. They're all bumping into each other. Jack: Look, I'm sorry about New York. I should've sprung it on you a different way. Carly: It was fine. It was wonderful. Jack: Could've fooled me. Carly: New York wasn't the wonderful part. It was that you were willing to give up so much of what you love. A job you love, a place you love -- Jack: Yeah, they got bad guys in New York. I wouldn't be giving up too much. Besides, it's you that's important. It's your turn to shine, Carly. And I don't want you to wait any longer. Carly: I've been thinking about what it would be like to have my own company. The good parts -- no bosses. The bad parts -- just about everything else. Jack: It doesn't have to be like that. Carly: I know my strengths, jack. You give me a pencil, I can go head to head with anybody. But what I am not is a business person. Jack: You could learn. Honey, you got the smarts. Carly: Yeah. It would take years. And I'd make millions of mistakes. And in the end, it still wouldn't be my thing. I need an established fashion house behind me, jack. That's just the way it goes. Jack: Got plenty of established fashion houses in New York. It doesn't have to be B.R.O. Carly: If Barbara weren't around, B.R.O would be a dream job. Paul has offered me an incredible deal, Jack. I would be an idiot to turn it down. Jack: Fine. If you think it's best, then I'm not gonna stand in your way. But these are the Ryans we're talking about, so protect yourself, okay? Keep your distance. Don't get involved in their family battles. You do your job, and you get their company back on the map, and then you come home to me and the kids. You got that? Carly: Yes, yes! I will. I promise. I have put you through so much. Sometimes I wonder why you keep coming back to me. Jack: You want a list? Carly: Why don't you just show me? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: You realize what you're saying here? If I walk out that door, I'm not coming back. Barbara: Well, the business will survive. Or it won't. But if I lost you, Paul, I'd have nothing left. Paul: I don't want that. I mean, for either one of us. But we can't keep doing this, mom. We can't keep starting over. We gotta figure outta way to believe in one another. Barbara: I'm sorry. I'm sorry I doubted you. It will never happen again. Paul: Yeah, it's not entirely your fault. Barbara: I tell you, if Craig Montgomery tries to -- Paul: No, no, no. I'm talking about myself. I mean, I probably should've talked to you before I fired Giselle. And I should've given you a chance to look over those contracts. And, if you'd like, you know, I could call Giselle, and give her her job back first thing in the morning. Barbara: What kind of severance did you give her? Paul: Double the usual. Barbara: Then let it stand. If we decide we need her, we can make her an offer. Paul: See, that's a great idea. We agree on something. And if we can agree on that, than we can probably manage to find a way to agree on other things. Barbara: Probably. So you'll stay? Paul: As long as you want me. Barbara: I want you forever. This is what we're going to do -- you, me and Jennifer -- all of us working together. And who knows? Maybe someday, Will, Will be with us, too. Wouldn't that be something? The four of us side by side? Paul: Can't think of anything I'd like more. Barbara: Then let's just make it happen, okay? Paul: You know, it's late and I'm tired. I'm gonna go home. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Michaels: So -- what do you think? Holden: It's a nice place. But I think that I'm a long way from asking Lily to check in. Dr. Michaels: Well, as I said, you have to be comfortable. But I do think that you owe it to yourself to take some kind of action. Holden: Right now, I think the best action is to just keeping trying to see you and whether she does or doesn't, I guess I'll just have to keep telling her that I'm on her side. Lily: Holden -- what are you doing here? Holden: Ah -- Dr. Michaels and I, we were -- Lily: No, I know exactly what you're doing here. You're going behind my back. [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: This house is becoming a war zone. Can't let that happen. We have to do something. Jessica: You have any ideas? I am completely open. Ben: Well, first, you have to accept the fact that Sarah is a lot more troubled than you thought. Jessica: Ben, she's had a hideous life. I mean, we only know the half of it. Ben: Okay, that's true, but we can't change that. All we can do is look at the reality and deal with it. Jessica: But she was doing fine until this letter business. And I can't just dump that completely in her lap. I mean, I'm the one who did the lying. Ben: All right, all right. Cool. You can cut her all the slack you want. But the reality is, you two may never get along. Jessica: I don't want to think that. I hate thinking like that. Ben: I know. And I hate being the bad guy. But maybe it's time for Sarah to go back to the shelter. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be going home? You must be exhausted. Jennifer: No, I'm fine. I'm fine. I'll go in a few minutes. Barbara: You know, I know I've said this an awful lot lately, but I've never meant it more than I mean it right now. I am so glad we're working together. And I would never do anything to jeopardize that, not ever. Jennifer: Mom, is everything okay? Barbara: Yeah, it is now. But a little while ago, I almost drove your brother out of the company. Jennifer: Okay. Sit down and tell me exactly what happened. Barbara: I know I shouldn't have, but somehow I let Craig walk in here and convince me that Paul was working behind my back to gain control of B.R.O. Jennifer: Excuse me? Barbara: Yeah. I should have thrown him out on his ear. But instead, I let him sell me some story about Carly working in to try to gain control and be the head designer here. I confronted Paul, and he quit. Jennifer: Mom -- what on earth are you thinking to let Craig convince you of anything? Barbara: I know, I know. It's insane. But Paul and I worked it through and he decided that he's going to stay. Jennifer: Oh, thank goodness for that. Barbara: Yeah. You know, for a moment there I thought that maybe I should just let him go. Jennifer: Why? Barbara: Why? Because if working together is gonna hurt any of us, it's not worth it. Keeping our family together comes first. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You know, one of these days, we're going to have to make it upstairs. Jack: Why's that? Carly: Doing this down here is sorta a step up from the back seat of your car. [Jack laughs] Jack: What do you got against the back seat of my car? Carly: Nothing. It's just our bedroom is slightly more romantic. Jack: Is that right? Okay, well -- if you want, we can go upstairs and get romantic all over again. Carly: Oh, yeah. Jack: Yeah. It's a sacrifice, but -- Carly: Let's go. [Phone rings] Jack: Ignore it, honey, come on! Carly: No, I -- Jack, I can't! Hello? Paul: Hi, Carly, it's Paul. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Carly: No, that's okay. Tell me what happened with Craig and Barbara. Paul: Craig convinced Barbara that I was trying to drive her out of B.R.O. Luckily, I changed her mind. Carly: How? Paul: It's not important. We're going to be fine. But if Barbara asks you why you and I were together, you got to tell her that I was giving you advice on starting your new company. Carly: Yeah, yeah. Absolutely. And wait till I get my hands on Craig. I will rip the tongue from his face and make him wear it as a necktie! Paul: Actually, Craig did us a favor. Barbara trusts me now more than ever. Carly: Really? That's great. Great. Anything else? Paul: No, just get back to work. I'm going to need all the designs you can turn out. Carly: Okay, I will. Thanks, Paul. Paul: Yeah. Perfect. Carly: Do you have that e-mail from the N.Y.P.D? Jack: Yeah, it's right here. Honey, what are you doing? What'd you do that for? Carly: We don't need it, Jack. B.R.O. Is going to be mine! [Carly laughs] Jack: What happened to going upstairs? Carly: Next time. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: I wasn't going behind your back, Lily. Dr. Michaels and I -- Lily: You expect me to believe that you just ran into Dr. Michaels by accident? While I'm at home with our children's baby-sitter? Dr. Michaels: Holden did ask me to meet him here but it was only out of concern. Lily: What is this? What is this? Were you thinking about having me committed? Holden: No, no. It's nothing like that. Dr. Michaels -- Dr. Michaels: The hospital was my idea. And Holden didn't want to go along with it. Holden: Why don't we just go somewhere else, okay? I'll tell you everything that dr. Michaels and I talked about. Maybe we can make some progress. Lily: Progress? I'm not going anywhere with you. Kim, could you take me to my mother's, please? Kim: That's not going to solve anything. Lily: Fine. Okay, fine. I'll take a taxi. Holden: Lily -- Kim: I'll make sure that she gets there safely. Holden: Will you call me after you drop her off? Kim: I will. [NEXT_ON] Man: Wow. You're even more beautiful in person than you are on the runway. Jennifer: And who the hell are you? Alison: Do I do the right thing and put Clark away? Chris: My honest answer -- I don't think you should testify, Alison. Holden: When is everything going to be okay again? Lily: Now. Things are about to change.

Carly gives all the reasons why she has to stay in town

Samuel: Ah, well, that's nice, but I don't think it's my color. Erica: You're a politician. I'd like you to take a good, long look at yourself in the mirror. Samuel: Well, I can look at myself in the mirror. But then again, I'm not your average politician. And I thought you knew that. Erica: Oh, I know. But does your public? You don't need this. You look perfect. [SCENE_BREAK] Randi: Can't even tell now, can you? Frankie: What? That you got beaten up so bad that you ended up in a hospital and had to have surgery? Randi: I should be getting out of here real soon. Frankie: If I sign your release. Randi: Why wouldn't you? Frankie: Look, I heard from the police today. Fletcher is getting out today as well. And I'm not going to sign any release until I know your boyfriend can't land you in the E.R. again. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: It doesn't make sense. Maybe I'm just hung over or dreamy. That works. Dré: What part doesn't make sense? We may have killed someone last night. Cassandra: Ok, look. We don't know anything for sure, for sure. Dré: So -- so what? We should just forget about it? Just forget that we hit something in the road last night? Just forget that we may be the reason that some guy is getting cut up in the morgue today? [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: Listen, it's going to take the coroner a while to perform the autopsy. So, you -- you should go out. Get some sun, a movie, anything. Annie: A movie. Angie: What, did I say something? Ryan: No, it -- it's ok. Just Annie, um, Annie was at a movie when Richie died, so -- Angie: Oh, Annie, I'm sorry. Annie: Everything in my life is about Richie. Again. Just like when he was alive. Even in death, he just won't leave me alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: Wow. So much for decorating. Jesse: Come on, you don't like it? My apologies. We've been a little preoccupied around here lately, like with that body you found out on -- Zach: Corpse, Jesse. Corpse. He was dead when I got there. We've done this already. Jesse: Autopsy today. Could be new news. Fibers, hair samples. Maybe nothing about that accident was actually an accident. Zach: You think someone killed him on purpose? Jesse: Well, around here, we would call that a homicide. And we would call you, the man that found the body, a person of interest. [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: I have rounds to make, but, Annie, if you need anything -- Ryan: Yeah, thank you, Angie. I really appreciate it, ok? Angie: This must be very difficult for her. Ryan: It is. It is. But I have to say that, um, even before this, she was kind of acting a little -- Angie: What? [Ryan sighs] Ryan: Never mind. It's not important. Angie: Listen, Ryan. If Annie needs more help -- more help than you can give her -- just page me. Ryan: Thank you. Ok. Hey. Maybe Angie's right. Maybe we should get out of here for a little while, you know? Get some fresh air or something. Annie: She's right. You're right. I -- I want to go, but, um -- but I can't. I mean, they're going to -- they're going to cut him, Ryan. They're going to cut my brother. And they wouldn't do that if he wasn't really dead. So that means that he's really gone, and there's no way that I can undo it. It's -- it's -- it's done, and I can't change it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Did you interview the neighbor directly behind? Officer: Well -- Jesse: Do it again. Officer: Yes, sir. Jesse: Thanks. Zach: Wow. Nice. You're in your element. Jesse: Yeah, you look pretty comfortable yourself, man. No excessive swallowing or sweaty palms. Zach: What do I have to be nervous about? I didn't kill the guy. I told you that. And as far as the moment when you realized I'm telling the truth, that's beyond my control. Jesse: That's good. I like that. But you did say that you should have killed that guy when you had the chance. Zach: That's all you got? Jesse: Well, that, and you standing over the dead body of the guy that you said you should have killed! Come on, Zach. You told me yourself that I should treat you as a suspect. So far, it's working for me. Zach: Well, now, I'm telling you to count me out. Does that work for you? Jesse: You had motive. You had opportunity. Zach: The killer who is standing next to the victim when you guys get here -- that's a fool. I'm a lot of things, Jesse, but I'm not that. [SCENE_BREAK] Dré: I knew I should have stopped. Colby: Stopped when? Cassandra: When we hit something. Colby: Was that before I ticked off Corrina? I got the maddest text from her. Too bad I have no idea what I did. Cassandra: Ok, you hit on Ren like a Page Six party girl, but that's besides the point. Could you focus? We went to drag you home, in your car -- Colby: And then, you decided to play "run down the psycho"? Dré: I had one drink hours before we left. You were plastered and whining about how drunk you were. Cassandra: Yeah! And it's not like Dré wanted to drive. I mean, he didn't really have a choice. Colby: So -- so this is all my fault? Thanks, guys. Really. Dré: You know, I know how it could have happened. I know exactly. Richie Novak was on the run after being pepper sprayed and knocked unconscious. Richie: Go to hell, Pine Valley! I'm out of here! Dre's voice: He probably never saw us coming. Colby: I need some water. I need water. Dré: Ok, ok, ok. Hey, check the pocket on my backpack right here. Colby: Where? Dré: Right down here. I got -- I got a bottle of water down here. Dre's voice: My head was turned just a few seconds. [Car screeching and crashing] Dré: Whoa! What the hell? Colby: [In drunken voice] Easy, please! Cassandra: Dré, you just hit something. Dré: Just a regular night. Hanging out. Except somebody's dead, and it looks like I killed him. The senatorial candidate's son. [SCENE_BREAK] Interviewer: You two ready? Erica: Yes, always. And you? Samuel: I'll try to keep up. Erica: We'll see. Interviewer: You two seem pretty comfortable for a prosecutor and prosecuted. Erica: Oh, we're way past that, now, aren't we? Samuel: Uh, she even had me on her show right here in the detention center, and credited me for her show "New Beginnings" being here at all. Erica: And you thought that I was teasing you about being the one to put me in prison. Samuel: Uh, the man we have to thank is a man who put "New Beginnings" behind bars? I -- I felt there might have been a little snark in that one, yeah. Erica: When what really happened is that I gave you credit for being such a bold thinker. A man who wouldn't settle for the status quo. A man who wasn't intimidated. I mean, you went and spoke to the Federal Board of Prisoners, and -- and you got them to agree to do something that some might say was incredibly unorthodox. Actually, I was complimenting you. You just assumed that I was mocking you. Samuel: Well, after knowing Ms. Kane for a little while, there's very little I would assume. [Erica giggles] Erica: "Ms. Kane." That's for your benefit. Actually, he does usually call me Erica. Interviewer: Usually? Now, how often do you two speak? Samuel: Ah -- what Erica is referring to is we spent a little time in solitary together. Interviewer: Was your time in confinement particularly disturbing? Erica: Yes. Yes, it was. At first, it was unnerving, but very, very quickly after that, quite frankly, it became terrifying. It was actually Mr. Woods who got me out. Interviewer: I'm referring to your time accidentally locked in with Mr. Woods. Erica: I see. Well, that was actually enlightening. That's really why we're both here, together, giving you this interview today. Interviewer: This is a man you have every reason to despise. Yet you don't. Why is that? Is there more to this story than you're sharing with the public? [SCENE_BREAK] Randi: You want to do that -- play tough with me? Tell me what I can't and can do? Frankie: That's not what I'm doing. Randi: It's not? You set me up. You told Fletcher I turned on him. You get him over here -- Frankie: Oh, God, look. I'm not the one who told Fletcher to start beating up on you again. That's all him. Besides, you're the one putting up with -- Randi: You want to be in charge of me, too, right? Good thing Mommy took you off the case. Frankie: Yeah, you're going to get all tough, huh? You're probably going to spike your blood pressure. Look, you want to be here, be here. You could be here forever. We can put your name outside the door, we can have your mail delivered -- Randi: Don't even get me started with your moms, who thinks I'm the biggest mess she's ever seen -- Frankie: And that thing you do with your lips. You hold them so tight, the circulation might cut off. You need an amputation, or a transplant. Well, we got to get you on the transplant list first. It's just -- Randi: What did you say about my lips? Frankie: Yeah. That -- that thing you do. It's -- let me see if I can get this. [Randi laughs] Frankie: Yeah. Randi: I don't do that. Frankie: I got you. Yeah, you do. You do that. You just -- you go just like this. Look. You go -- Randi: Stop. [Randi laughs] Randi: You're not even funny. Frankie: Ow. I guess you were choking, not laughing? Randi: Just surprised you, uh, stopped playing God long enough to have a personality. Frankie: I do know what, though. That brain and mouth of yours is working mighty fine, I see. Randi: You know what? You're lucky I don't get out this bed and smack you up. What? You think I don't know how to defend myself? Frankie: Well, maybe I got confused from all the bruises and broken bones. Randi: Do me a favor. Don't start again, all right? Don't get me all mad. Frankie: Oh, I guess I'll just have to make you laugh again, won't I? Nurse: Got it. Angie: Thanks, Carol. Frankie: Ooh, you should have seen your face! Randi: Don't be all proud of yourself, by the way, ok? I wasn't laughing with you. My sister used to bother me about that, so I was laughing because of her, not you. Frankie: Oh, really? That's a throw-down, huh? Well, I guess I'll just have to make you laugh all over again. Nurse: Excuse me. Randi, we need to draw blood. You know the drill. Frankie: Yes, and, uh, I probably should, um -- Randi: Sure. Frankie: All right. Randi: Bye. Frankie: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Annie, you're on overload, and I want to help you. Annie: You can't, Ryan. No one can. I mean, they're in there examining my -- my brother. Waiting for -- for secrets and answers. Ryan: So that you can put this behind you. So that we all can put it behind us, and -- and we can move on. Annie: How, Ryan? What is that report going to tell me? When my brother decided to become a monster? Why my parents decided to ignore it? Um, is it going to say why my brother's life and soul suddenly ended up in my hands? Why I was supposed to -- to save him? Or -- or fix him? Or leave him behind? No, no, no. I failed him! Ok, Ryan? And that's the only thing that autopsy is going to tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: I know you're not a fool, Zach. But maybe you're one of those "hide in plain sight" kind of guys. You know? You figured I'd come around asking you questions sooner or later. You'd figure that sooner is better than later. Get it out of the way. Zach: Look at that. You didn't even need me. I should go. Jesse: Come on. Don't you want to know how you did it? Zach: You are dying to tell me, aren't you? Jesse: Ah, come on. You came all this way. Zach: All right. Knock yourself out. Jesse: All right. So, you left the cabin, you wanted to find this guy that put you in that hole, so you went for a drive. And what was going through your head while you were behind the wheel? All the hell that Richie put you and you family through. And then, you see him. Zach: Well, hello. [Car skids and crashes] Zach: Justice served. Jesse's voice: Is he dead? Got to be sure. Don't want him to I.D. you the way you did him. Zach: How are you doing? [Richie coughs] Zach: Yeah, that's what I thought. Jesse's voice: You were too smart to leave it at that. Voice on radio: Slater, do you mind telling me where the hell you are? Zach: I'm about five miles north of the 77. I found Novak. Jesse: And here we are. Zach: That's very interesting. Jesse: You know, this phone is going to ring in a few minutes. It's going to be the coroner's report. And I could get really lucky. You know, hair, clothing, maybe even flecks of paint from the car you decided to run all over Richie's body with. The call could tell me anything I need to know. Zach: Or? Jesse: Or you could tell me first. Jesse: So, does my version of things ring any bells for you there? Zach: Photographs may have the bigger impact on somebody who wasn't actually there. Or somebody who has a guilty conscience. Jesse: And that's not you? Zach: No. Guy was dead when I got there. Did I want to kill him? Yes. Did I kill him? No. And there's the test you can run that's going to prove that. Jesse: So you wouldn't mind just waiting around with me until I get that phone call? [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: Bad time? Randi: You ready to sign me out yet? Oh, wait. You can't. [Frankie chuckles] Frankie: Touchy. Randi: Why did you come back? Frankie: Well, I have a brilliant idea. Your sister. Randi: What? Frankie: You admitted that you had a sister. So call her. Randi: You can't. Frankie: I know. Hear me out. I -- I hear you. I know things got rough with your family, but, uh, your family doesn't know about all of this. Randi: Do you even listen? My sister can't help, ok? She's dead. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: He kidnapped my sister-in-law, you know? He had Babe and was going to do who-knows-what to her. Richie Novak was a total lunatic. Cassandra: So what? That excuses it? Are they going to give us a medal now, "Job well done"? Colby: I'm just saying -- Dré: Hey, be quiet. All right? You guys weren't there. You don't know what happened. Cassandra: What? Dré: Look, I was alone driving the car. Nobody else was involved. I'll just explain. Confess. Colby: Dré, you can't just do that. Cassandra: What -- do you know what happens to people who confess? They go to prison. Are you trying to go to prison? [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Sam Woods has shown a great interest in prison conditions. I want to encourage that for all my fellow inmates. Interviewer: So this bond is purely for public awareness? You only talk about prison-related issues? Samuel: Well, we're -- we're both human beings. We're not -- we're not on different sides. That's something the media does. The media sort of makes lines and pumps up the antagonism. It's good for ratings, and it sells newspapers. Erica: We have things in common. We're both single parents. Samuel: Uh, we both are subject to, and have to survive, media scrutiny. Erica: We both changed careers a number of times over the course of time. Samuel: Let me see if I can get this right. Now, Erica's been a model, businesswoman, talk show host, probably had a couple careers that she's conquered that I haven't mentioned, right? Interviewer: Did you ever have an Erica Kane poster? Erica: Why don't you ask Mr. Woods some questions about him? Personally. I mean, such as, "Mr. Woods, why don't you tell us something that your public might be surprised to know about you?" Your public wants to know the real you. Let them. Samuel: All right. Um -- I was in -- I was in an a cappella group in college. Erica: Were you? Classical? Madrigal? Samuel: R&B. Erica: Really? Samuel: Really. Erica: Oh! [Erica laughs] Erica: Do you want to sing now? Samuel: I was pretty bad. And -- and at this point, I'm trying to get votes and not scare them away. Thank you. Interviewer: Erica, you seem to bring out the best in Mr. Woods. Could he be your next co-host? Erica: Well, I sincerely doubt that he would have the time, since he's going to be on Capitol Hill. Interviewer: Is that an official endorsement of the candidate? Do you believe Sam Woods is the answer? [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: Is it -- Angie: It's over. Ryan: Is there anything that -- that we should -- Angie: Your brother died from blunt force trauma to the head. Ryan: So -- wait a minute. Does that mean that he was never hit by a car? Angie: No, we found evidence that Richie was definitely hit by a car. His death was most likely the result of being struck by the oncoming car and then hitting his head. Annie: Oh. Um, did -- did my brother suffer? Angie: Most likely, his death was instantaneous. Annie: So, he didn't -- Angie: I don't think he felt anything. Listen, the coroner will have the full report for the police. Annie: So, um, then, we'll -- we'll send my brother home, and he can finally be at peace? Angie: Yes. Annie, it's over. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Jesse: This is Hubbard. Angie: This is his wife. Jesse: Hey. What you got for me, Doctor? Angie: Blunt force trauma to the head, possibly when the victim fell from the impact of an automobile. Jesse: That's it? Angie: You know, we have evidence that shows he was hit by a car. Looks like an apparent hit-and-run. Jesse: Well, maybe a hit. Not really sure about the run. Thank you, baby. Angie: That's Dr. Baby. Bye. Jesse: You're too much. Zach: Did you find my name tattooed under his fingernails? Jesse: You got jokes, man. Zach: I got no jokes, bro. Ask anybody. Am I free to go? Jesse: Of course, you are. But, hey -- how about we talk about these bruises you tattooed all over Richie. You know, I don't have to charge you for murder to put you in jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: So, I just saw the cue for our interviewer -- time to wrap this up. Samuel: You -- you see this little manipulation she's pulled off? Now when I go out stumping for votes, people are going to be focused on Erica Kane drama. They're going to be asking me, "What's Erica like?" And how am I going to get them to focus on the issues? Erica: Well, what are you going to tell them? Samuel: That's a good question. I think I'll tell them what they probably already know. You are an incredible lady. Interviewer: I think we should end on that note. Ms. Kane, Mr. Woods, thank you for your time. We're out. Mr. Woods, as a voter, I just want to say, I saw a totally different you today thanks to Ms. Kane. Samuel: Well, thank you. Thank you. Maybe my press guy will get off my back a little now. Erica: So, are you? Samuel: Am I what? Erica: Well, he just said "Thanks to Ms. Kane." So are you going to thank me now? Samuel: Thank you. Erica: You're welcome. Samuel: I've got to go to the road -- Erica: I know, you're going back on the road now. Samuel: Yeah. Um, grassroots -- I'm going to get out there and let these voters know what I stand for and let them know how I can help them out. Erica: And how long will you be gone? Samuel: Why? Erica: People will miss you. Samuel: What people? Erica: Well, maybe one person. Your son. You really are too easy, you know. You need to work on that. [SCENE_BREAK] Dré: We've got to do something. At least tell my dad before the whole thing blows up and ruins him. Colby: And what? He'll withdraw from the Senate race? End up a punch line on some late-night talk show? Cassandra: Ok. What about your dad? I mean, can he help? Colby: Hello? Have you read the papers lately? My dad can't keep himself out of the news. Cassandra: Yeah, but, like, to protect you. Colby: How? J.R. drives my dad crazy, but if my dad could have kept J.R. from getting arrested, he would have. Lots of times. Your dad. He's the only answer. Cassandra: He's not my dad, first of all. He's my stepdad. And no. I mean, if he ever -- if this got out, he would lose his job, and it would be my fault. My mom worships him. You have no idea. Dré: Well, it's not your mistake. It's mine. Colby: And my car that you only drove, because I was too wasted. Looks like you're the only clean one in this whole mess. Cassandra: Clean? I was the one that told Dré to keep driving and "No, don't go back and check and see if the guy that we just ran over needs a doctor. Just let him die in the road." Dré: We didn't know. We thought it was a deer or a tree branch. I mean, we had no idea. Cassandra: But we do now. Colby: What do we do? Who do we tell? Cassandra: No one. We can't tell anyone what happened last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: They said the paperwork would be done in a little while. It's gone -- the fear in your eyes. You really hated the idea of them doing this whole autopsy on Richie, didn't you? Annie: I really did want the best for Richie. I wanted him to be happy and healthy and sane. But you know, maybe it's -- maybe it's true. Maybe he really will be at peace now. [Annie recalls what happened the previous night] Annie: That's it. That's it. I want you out. Get the hell out. [Richie laughs] Annie: What are you laughing at? Richie: Well, sweetheart, neither one of us are going anywhere. Just stop and listen. Do you hear that? Huh? That is the sound of the tire losing its air. Annie: You blew a tire when you drove us off the road, you idiot. Now they're definitely going to catch up to us. Richie: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm sure. Well, I guess you're just going to have to lie your way out of it like you always do. How about that, sis? Huh? Annie: Just shut up and fix the tire. Richie: Why? So you can run off to see husband? Huh? Is that it? You sure can pick them. First there was Terry, who was after every junior high girl in town and now there's this guy, who's after everybody except for -- oh, what's your name again? Annie: You are pathetic. You are so disgusting that you had to kidnap Babe to make her love you. That's how your mind works. You are pathetic and insane. Richie: Well, right back at you, sis. I mean, come on. Do you really think getting knocked up is going to save your marriage? That doesn't sound crazy at all to you? Not at all? Annie: I hate you. I really, really do hate you. Richie: Innocent Annie. Annie, I've had it up to here. I am done with your threats. In fact, when I get out of here, you better watch your back because that letter's coming. Annie: Shut up. You better shut up. Richie: Oh, yeah. "Dear Ryan, Annie conned you good." Here you go. Annie: I will let them track you down. [Richie chuckles] Annie: I will let them cart you off and ship you up and lock -- lock you up. Richie: Oh, sure. You're going to go down, too. In fact, you're going to go down if I want you to anyway. All I got to do is write that letter. Every time you go to the -- to the mailbox, that letter could be in there -- that one thing that could roll you right out of the world. I am never going away. I'm always one step -- [Annie yells as she hits Richie with the tire iron] [Annie gasps] Annie: Richie? Richie, I'm sorry. Richie, wake up! Oh, my God. I didn't mean it. You know I didn't mean it. Richie? Oh, my God. Ryan: Hello? Annie: Ryan? Ryan: Hey. Are you ok? Annie: I'm fine. Ryan: You haven't seen Richie? You're not with him? Annie: No. No. Why would I be with -- why would I be with Richie? [Back to the present] Ryan: Annie? Annie. Annie: I'm fine. Ryan: Are you sure? Annie: Yeah, I was just -- I was just thinking about the last time I saw Richie. After what Richie put everybody through because of what I did to him, I wouldn't blame you if you were done with me. Ryan: Hey! Hey, stop talking like that, ok? Because I am here for you. I am. You know that, right? Annie: You know those crazy thoughts you have when you're so grateful to have somebody in your life that you have these visions of what would happen if you lost them? If I ever lost you, Ryan -- [SCENE_BREAK] Randi: One of us needs to get out of this room. Frankie: Then I guess you better find someone to sign your release. Randi: Fine. If you won't leave, then I will. Frankie: Hey, hey. Remember what happened last time you tried to get out of the bed? Randi: Am I talking to you? No. Frankie: What? Because I asked about your sister? Randi: No, because you keep trying to get all up in my business, and you've been trying for weeks. You know what? Why don't you try calling one of my cousins in Puerto Rico? Frankie: Let me guess -- you know what? You probably don't even have a cousin in Puerto Rico, but whatever. Ok. So, big girl, tough girl wants to put on a show. Come on. Walk. That's the only way you're going to get somebody to sign your release, anyway. Randi: I can walk. And you know what? Men can't keep their eyes off me when I walk. Frankie: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Was it true about the singing? Samuel: Well, would a politician lie? Erica: You wouldn't. Samuel: I've got to go on the road. So if you need anything -- Erica: Yes. What if I do? Samuel: Well, then call my office, and they'll let me know. Erica: Well, you do know that I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself. Samuel: Ok. So then, if I need anything, I'll call my office, and they'll let you know. Erica: You really have changed. You seem, um -- you seem freer. Samuel: And you will, too. And when you are, watch out. Erica: Oh, you have no idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Man took a hell of a beating. Zach: In custody. You've got some tough cops in there. Jesse: A cop didn't do this. Zach: No? Jesse: No. Zach: Maybe he fell down the stairs in his cell. [Jesse chuckles] Jesse: There was a guard named Wallace that was on duty when this guy got beat up. Zach: Did Wallace confess yet? Jesse: No. Actually, Wallace up and moved to Costa Rica with his wife. Zach: What? Jesse: Yeah. Zach: I bet he loves it down there. My money's on him. Jesse: Well, even better put, your money is with him in his pocket, in his bank account, paying for his suntan lotion. You paid him off, Zach. Little quality time with Novak here? Zach: Oh, you've got a lot of theories -- you got a lot of those. Jesse: Yeah. Well, why don't we see if, um, I'm right? Give me access to your financials, huh? And we'll see if any of those many Benjamins of yours have up and walked away recently. Zach: Oh, that's a nice try. I don't think anybody paid him with a personal check. Jesse: You know what? I can find the proof, and I can promise you that. [SCENE_BREAK] Samuel: Ok, ok, ok. So if I need to build up my war chest, you'll come sing, and you'll just croon the checkbooks out of people's pockets? Erica: You know, you keep trying to rope me into your campaign when we both know that I'm a liability. I mean, we can talk, and we can joke, but the fact remains, I'm a convict. Samuel: You're Erica Kane. Guard: Ms. Kane, show's over. Time to go back with your buddies. Erica: Coming. Samuel: Erica? Erica: Oh, no, it's all right. For once, I get to be the one to walk away first. It's been a long time since that's happened. [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: Great job. At least you got your pulse racing. You trying to get out of here or what? Randi: You just really can't stop trying to be a hero, can you? [Frankie chuckles] Frankie: Look, I'm trying to keep you alive, unlike some people I know. Randi: Don't even go there. Frankie: What you going to do? Get out of bed, try to walk away, fall down, teach me a lesson? Randi: Go to hell. Frankie: You think you're a tough girl, don't you? Randi: Yeah, because I am. Frankie: Yeah, yeah. Well, you need anything before I leave? Randi: No, not from you. Frankie: Ok. Ok. Randi: Hey, doc. Thanks. Frankie: You're welcome. Angie: How is she? Frankie: Well, she's fine -- probably ready to be released, but you know, it's not my call, me not being on the case and all. Angie: Is that a dig? Frankie: No, not at all. It's just a matter of fact. It's all good. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassandra: You guys, my mother was so happy to have me come here and be a part of her town and everything. And she told me how proud she is of me -- was. I mean, God, it would be "was" if she ever found out. Colby: We can't -- we can't tell. Dré: Just sit on this? Cassandra: Look, we don't really know. Like, we didn't see anything. Dré: The man is dead. Do I have to run through the facts again? Colby: We have to leave it alone. Cassandra: Look, for the sake of our moms, and your dad's, and Jesse, and our families, we can't -- we don't have a choice. Colby: This is an all-for-one deal, Dré. If one of us blows this, we all go down along with the people we love. Dré: Ok. Cassandra: So -- so that's it? We're all in? Colby: We won't tell anyone. Cassandra: Our secret. Dré: It's done. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Well, we've had a nice little talk so far, a little give and take. So why don't you take it the rest of the way and just tell me what you did. Zach: Which one? Beat him up or run him down? Jesse: Whatever works for you, man. Zach: It's good to see you, chief. Jesse: Oh, so we're done? Zach: Yeah, we're done. It's a beautiful day. The Stanley Cup's back in Detroit where it belongs. My family is happy and safe. So I'm leaving. Jesse: I'll be in touch. Zach: Not without a warrant. Richie Novak is dead. The only person that cares about that is you. Now, I told you I didn't kill him. Do me a favor. Stay away from me and leave my family alone. Ok? Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: If I ever lost you, Ryan -- Ryan: Hey, I never want to hurt you like that. Never. Annie: It's amazing. It's almost as if Richie's death somehow brought us closer. Ryan: I'm going to take you home, ok? All right.

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Stephanie: Did you get any sleep at all? Bridget: I got a little. Stephanie: Good. Walking away from Nick at this point in life, I know it's -- it's so difficult. Bridget: That's not why I came here, Stephanie. Look, I came to tell you that I am the only one that knows what's best for me. I've had to make some choices, and I have chosen to believe my husband and believe my mother. And I would appreciate it if you wouldn't interfere in my life anymore. Stephanie: Honey, I only have your best interest at heart. Bridget: Just like you had Taylor's when you lied about your heart attack? Stephanie: I know, I was wrong. But they belong together. They're doing everything they can to make it work. Bridget: Yeah, they're doing everything they can to pick up the pieces of the doubt that you've created. That's what they're doing. Stephanie: If there's any doubt that you feel, I didn't create that. Bridget: Don't you see that you are alienating all the people that you love the most? Because of my mother. Stephanie: This isn't about anything between -- between your mother and me. Bridget: Any issues that I've had with my mother, I have dealt with. Stephanie: How? How, by marrying Nick? Bridget: Did you not hear anything that I just said to you? Stephanie: How can you be so sure there isn't something going on between them? Bridget: Because I tested them. I lied about having an abortion so that they would be free to do whatever it is that they wanted to do. They could have easily come together. They didn't. Stephanie: How do you know that for sure? Bridget: Because they told me. Stephanie: But he's broken his trust with you before. And so has your mother. Bridget: This night, they passed the test. Stephanie: Bridget, don't turn away, please. As hard as it is to look at this -- you've gotta face it. Don't be foolish about this. I know what you want to do. You just want to -- you want to be happy, you want to think about the new baby and maybe having a new house and all of that. But that doesn't -- that doesn't drive away the truth. Your mother and your husband are in love with each other. Something has happened between them. Something's happened, and you need to know the truth. You deserve to know the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] [ Nick remembering ] Brooke: When he's born, you'll look at him and you'll see yourself. Everything that you ever wanted to be. Everything that you were. I still see that in Bridget. Nick: I see that in her, too. Brooke: You and I will never be. You'll thank me for that when the baby's born. You'll have no regrets. And you'll love Bridget completely. Not only for who she is, but for everything that she's given you. I do love her that way. Then let go of me. Let the best thing, the right thing, happen for all of us. Nick: I do love her that way. Brooke: Then let go of me. Let the best thing, the right thing, happen for all of us. [ Knock at the door ] Dante: Hey. Getting any work done? Nick: This is Marone Industries, if you hadn't noticed. All the dressmakers and dreamers work down the street. Dante: Oh, we're fine over there, thank you. But I heard you needed some help. Nick: Well, you heard wrong. Dante: Maybe you're right. But you know, with all the distractions you've been having, it's kind of hard to keep an eye on what's really important. Nick: The only distraction I see right now is you, pal. Dante: You know, I gave you credit for marrying Bridget. I thought you were gonna do the right thing by her. Nick: And I am. Dante: Why the rendezvous with Brooke in Big Bear? Nick: That was a chance encounter. Dante: Yeah, that's what I was told. Nick: You got something to say, say it. Otherwise, go stretch somewhere else, Hercules. Dante: Treat Bridget with the respect she deserves. End the chance encounters with Brooke. Otherwise, you're gonna have to answer to me. [SCENE_BREAK] [ Knock at the door ] Brooke: Eric? Excuse me. I was looking at these sales figures. Maybe we should up our production output from Brazil. Eric: I'll look into it. Brooke: Eric? Eric: Look, I've been thinking about this all night. Stephanie saw you and Nick together. Brooke: We ran into each other. It wasn't planned. Eric: In Big Bear? Brooke: Yes, in Big Bbear. You know how I like to go to the mountains just to think. And Nick was there because that's where he fell in love with Bridget. He wanted to relive that. Eric: Now look, maybe it was just a chance meeting and nothing happened. But what about the next time you run into him? And the time after that? Brooke: Eric, we're not going to act on our feelings. We've put them behind us. Eric: Brooke, can you guarantee that? Look, if you do act, if you do give in to some kind of a temptation, then what then? You and Nick are infatuated with one another. You've admitted that to me. Now maybe Bridget needs to know the truth. Maybe she deserves to know the truth. Brooke: Bridget knows the truth. She knows that Nick and I would do anything -- sacrifice anything -- just so that she could get the life that she deserves. Eric: What Stephanie saw in Big Bear. When she saw the two of you together. I mean, she lied about her heart attack. Was she lying about you and Nick? Brooke: Eric, I'm not gonna deny that there are feelings there. Because there are. But we're gonna get over them. We're going to wean ourselves off of each other. Eric: Are you sure? Brooke: Yes, I am sure. Nick is Bridget's husband. He loves her. He's gonna be a wonderful husband. And he's gonna be a caring father. Please, Eric believe me. Eric: I do. And I know how much you love Bridget. But it's hard, isn't it? I'm proud of you. And I'll -- I'll support your decision to keep this away from Bridget. Brooke: Thank you. Eric: But do yourself a favor. You put as much distance between you and Nick as you possibly can. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I'm trying to figure out what your point is here. I'm committed to Bridget and our child. Dante: You're halfway there. Nick: Meaning what? Dante: All this talk about commitment, not once you mention love. Nick: Listen, cupid, those words are for me and my wife. Dante: You know, if Bridget were mine, the whole world would know how much I loved her. Nick: Oh, give it a rest, will you? And while you're at it, stay away from Brooke. Let her move on with her life. Dante: You know, I wonder what bothers you more -- my interest in Bridget, or is it Brooke? Listen, Bridget is the sweetest girl I know. Don't let her down. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Bridget, I trust my instincts, and I just -- I just have this feeling that when you told them that you'd had the abortion, in essence, you released them from any obligation to you. And I think -- I think something significant happened. Bridget: I am not going there with you, Stephanie. Stephanie: Bridget -- Bridget, honey, they failed your test. Bridget: No, they didn't. Stephanie: Yes, they did. I saw them. I saw them in Big Bear. I saw how they were, how they acted with one another. Bridget: And when it comes to my mother, you're always blinded by your anger and your bitterness. Stephanie: I wish to god I was wrong about this. Bridget: Well, I'm not listening to this any more. Stephanie: Bridget, Bridget, you've got to open your eyes and see this for what it really is. Honey, you can't let yourself be blindsided by this after the baby comes. It'll be too late then. [ Thunder crashing ] Bridget: I don't give a damn what you think you saw. I will not let you undermine my marriage. Nick is committed to me, he loves me. And he's committed to our child. Do you have any idea how sick I am of repeating that to you? Stephanie: Well, you wouldn't have to if you would just open your eyes. Bridget: You're digging your own grave, Stephanie. Stephanie: And you're burying your head in the sand. Bridget: I said watch it. You better stop it if you want to be a part of my child's life, of my life, of anyone's life, for that matter. You better watch yourself, or you're gonna end up a very lonely old woman. Stephanie: Why, because I spoke the truth? Bridget: As defined by you. Stephanie: I'm doing this for you, Bridget. [ Door slams ] [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: I know I shouldn't be here. But I'm worried about Bridget. Stephanie won't give this up. She has Eric doubting me now. Nick: Eric? Brooke: It's only a matter of time before she gets to Bridget. Nick: Now, hold on a second. Eric's not gonna say anything to Bridget about what we might have said on the boat. Brooke: I promised him that you and I wouldn't act on our feelings. And I think he believes me. Nick: Well, good. At least somebody does. Brooke: But Stephanie, she's like a dog with a bone. She's going to hurt Bridget, Nick. She's going to take away her security. Nick: Brooke, now, we put our feelings to rest. Bridget's happiness is the most important thing in the world to both of us. Now, you forget about Stephanie. She can dig as deep as she wants for her bone. She is not gonna hurt any of us again. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Just working away like a busy little bee. Are you consciously avoiding the fact that your daughter's heart is about to be broken? Eric: After all the years I've known you, Stephanie, you never cease to amaze me. Stephanie: Thank you. Eric: You're just going to dig and dig and dig, aren't you? Stephanie: All the way to china, if that's where the truth is. Eric: I believe you would. Stephanie: Bridget thinks she's being so brave, trusting that she has nothing to worry about. Eric: And you can't have that, can you? Trust. Stephanie: Not with all the times that it's been broken by Brooke. Eric: You know, we're not all as enlightened as you are, Stephanie. That would be a wonderful world, though, wouldn't it? The truth according to you. Everything in black and white, no shades of gray. No compromise. I have work to do. Stephanie: It all boils down to one thing for me. Eric: Oh, for god's sake. Stephanie: Look, she lied to them about the abortion because she wanted to test them. She thinks they've passed that test. I think they betrayed her. I think they slept together. Eric: There was no sex on that boat that night, and for you to even suggest that there was -- Stephanie: Tell me. Something must have happened. I can see it on your face. I think you know what it is. Eric: There was no betrayal. Stephanie: Look, you know me, I'll just keep digging until I find out what the truth is. If there was no betrayal, tell me. Eric: The only reason I would tell you would be to give you the opportunity to see how Brooke has changed. For you to understand that. And for you to stop this witch hunt against her. And if you give me your word you will never say a word to Bridget. Stephanie: I promise you. Eric, I give you my word. Eric: Good. Because when you hear what have to say, you might even begin to respect Brooke. Stephanie: Just tell me what happened between Nick and Brooke. [SCENE_BREAK] ( Upbeat music playing ) [ Brooke remembering ] Brooke: The man that I'm supposed to be with -- that's you. That's you. It's not Ridge, it's you. It's you, Nick. It's you. Oh, god. Thanks. If Stephanie finds out what happened on your boat, she'll warp it to some ugly secret that we've kept from Bridget. Nick: She's not gonna find out. Brooke: She's not gonna give up until she figures out exactly what happened between us that night. Nick: Dante came by my office earlier today. Brooke: What did he want? Nick: He just wanted to make sure that I knew if anything happens to Bridget, he would be there for her. Brooke: Well, even if he did find out about us, he wouldn't do anything or say anything that would hurt Bridget. Nick: Well, I don't know the guy very well, but I hope you're right. Brooke: What about your mother? Nick: My mother? She'd never say anything to Stephanie. She wants me to be happy. She supports my marriage to Bridget. I told my old man about the night on the boat. Brooke: What? Nick: I had to talk to somebody. I was losing my mind. We can trust him. So, that leaves Eric. Brooke: Eric has his doubts, but he is in our corner. No. Not in a million years. Eric would never say anything to Stephanie about that night. Stephanie: Eric, please. Tell me what happened. Eric: All right. Nick and Brooke met that night. And she told him that she had finally found the love of her life. Nick. Stephanie: She said that? Eric: Yes. And she and Nick decided at that moment that they would have a life together. Stephanie: How do you know that? Eric: Brooke told me. Stephanie: So I've been right all along. Eric: But it was never consummated. Stephanie, at that moment, Brooke knew that she loved Nick more than any other man she had ever loved in her love. But she also knew that she loved our daughter more. And when they discovered that Bridget was still pregnant, they both realized that they could not have each other. Brooke gave on the whole idea of ever being with Nick. And he's done the same. Stephanie: Your daughter has to be told. She has to be told that her mother and her husband are deceiving her and themselves. Eric: No, no! Brooke and Nick both love Bridget. They're making a huge sacrifice for her. Stephanie: Sacrifice? Is that what you call this? Eric: Yes, and that's why I'm telling you, so that you can come up with some kind of respect for Brooke. Stephanie: Respect? Eric -- Eric, this is so misguided. Eric: Nick and Bridget will have a life together. And he will eventually forget about Brooke. Stephanie: What are you saying? What are you saying? You're standing there and saying something like that? You're just going to stand by and let this happen to Bridget? Eric: Yes, because I trust Brooke. And Nick -- Nick is committed to Bridget. Stephanie: Eric, it's just a matter of time before this whole thing blows up in her face. Eric, this isn't about love or sacrifice -- this is a lie, and no one is willing to face it. Bridget has to know the truth. Eric: No, you gave me your word. Stephanie: I know I did. I know I did, I know. But I am -- Eric, no. I'm not going to stand by and watch that girl destroyed by another man who is infatuated by that whore of a mother. She deserves the truth. And I'm damn well going to make sure she hears it.

Bridget stops at Stephanie's and leaves angry because Stephanie cannot let it go that Nick is in love with Brooke

Greenlee: Hey, Ryan, it's me. When do you plan on leaving for Delaware to meet with the mechanic? Maybe we should talk to figure out what you're gonna say to him to get him to turn on David. [Quickly hangs up when David walks in] [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: The optical defect is becoming unaccommodating. Peripheral vision is shrinking. Episodes of blindness are longer and more frequent since the cessation of the antifungal meds. But on a more positive note, the sonogram was negative. No signs of chromosomal or congenital defects. No indication that there's any damage from the medication taken prior to the pregnancy. In other words, you're fantastic, peanut. Think Daddy will join us, or should we keep pretending he's not there? Jesse: Can't get anything by you, huh? Angie: Never could. Just wait until my senses sharpen. Jesse: How long have you been doing this? Angie: Since I first diagnosed myself. It started out as a medical report, but it's also really helped to get out how I'm feeling. Jesse: It's a damn shame you've had to vent to a machine all this time. From now on, you talk to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Marissa: The compelled disclosure of personal medical information should be challenged as a violation of the privacy rights as deemed protected by the United States Constitution. Caleb: Look at you. Marissa: Yeah. Too bad I couldn't remember it the last time I took the bar. Caleb: You had a lot on your mind. Marissa: Most of which I unloaded on you. Caleb: Well -- Marissa: You know, you helped me that day more than you know, and you're still helping me. Caleb: I have to take the P.A. bar, too. Marissa: Yeah, but you already know everything. Caleb: Yeah, that's true. But I want to get this paperwork out of the way so I can get down to business. Marissa: On taking Cortlandt back from J.R.? Caleb: Let's be clear about something. If we are going to work together, you have to keep my confidence. Marissa: If you're worried about, you know, J.R. trying to get me to give you up, don't be. We're not exactly together. We're not even living in the same house. Caleb: You're better off. Marissa: I don't know if I -- never mind. Next subject: Corporate law. Let's see how much I know about hostile takeovers. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Hey, Marissa, it's me. Can you give me a call back, let me know that you're ok? I don't know why you left in the first place, and A.J. keeps asking when you're gonna be home. I have no idea what to tell him. So give me a call. [SCENE_BREAK] Annie's voice: Hello? Where is everybody? Hello? Scott? Where is everybody? Scott? Scott?! [Door creaks] Marissa: Scott's gone. Annie: What do you mean, gone? Marissa: He snuck out while you were sleeping. I guess he finally realized what a mistake he'd be making if he married you. Annie: This can't be happening. Scott and I are happy. Marissa: Poor Annie. You're always the bridesmaid. No. Actually, you are always the bride. Ha! That is, until the guy wises up and leaves your sorry ass. Annie: Marissa, you don't even talk like that. Marissa: Oh, well, somebody had to wake you up. Say adios, Scott. He'll join the pile in the husband scrap yard. Annie: No, you're wrong. Scott wouldn't do that. Scott wouldn't leave. Scott? Come back! Scott?! Come back! Scott! Oh! [Wakes up] Scott: Hey, I'm right here. It's ok. Bad dream? Annie: Uh, I don't want to talk about it. I am going to make us some coffee and finish planning our elopement. I have so much to do and so much to think about. I haven't even called the florist yet, so I'm gonna get on that before the wedding comes. Scott: You want something, J.R.? J.R.: Uh-huh. You should cover up. Annie: On second thought, I think I'm gonna take a shower. J.R.: Caleb Cooney is mounting his assault against Chandler. He's filing for a motion to void the sale of Cortlandt. It won't be long until he files for a motion for us to open our books. Scott: Yeah, well, our books are covered. Ok? There's no way that Caleb or anybody else will find out what we did. J.R.: What we did? "We did"? You're the one that stole the nanotech plans from Palmer. Scott: And I covered the Palmer connection to the patent in the Chandler records, and going overboard like this will only raise suspicions. J.R.: I'm trying to save this company. Scott: No, you're trying to avoid dealing with what's really bothering you. J.R.: Oh, really? What the hell is that supposed to mean? Scott: Marissa walked out, and you haven't stopped working since. J.R.: And that's none of your damn business, is it? Scott: Take a break. Call her. J.R.: I have called her. She's not calling me back. I'm still trying to figure out why she left in the first place. But I bet you know something. [SCENE_BREAK] Caleb: I am starving, but I have to make a phone call first. Ok if I use the phone? Krystal: When are you gonna get a cell phone, Caleb? Caleb: Man has existed for thousands of years without having to talk on the phone while walking down the street. I think I'll manage, thank you. Krystal: [Chuckles] You're doing good, huh? Marissa: Yeah, yeah. I'm getting ready for the bar. Yeah. I mean, Caleb's, like, an amazing help. He's like the Rain Man of contract law. Krystal: I tell you what, this job couldn't come at a more perfect time in your life. Marissa: What, you mean because it keeps me away from J.R.? Krystal: No. Because it reminds you that you're savvy and you're smart, and it also gives you what you wanted: independence, right? Something of your own. Marissa: I miss him, Krystal. I don't know if I can just walk away from our marriage. I mean, I know, though, that it's broken, and I don't know if it can ever be fixed. I slept with Scott. How did I get here? Krystal: Well, I think you know exactly how you got here. The question is which direction you go to get out. [SCENE_BREAK] Angie's voice: Patient is mid 40s, complains of sporadic episodes of dizziness, blurred vision, and bouts of disorientation. Angie: Sounds like I'm talking about a patient. I guess it was the only way that I could deal with what was happening. Jesse: Ahem. I can't stand that you had to deal with it all alone. Angie: Well, I'm not alone anymore. Jesse: No, you're not, and you never will be again. Angie: Jesse, when you bought the frame for that sonogram picture, it's what I've been waiting for. Jesse: I know. Angie: Does it mean you're with me about the baby? I mean, that you're really with me? Jesse: You know, that's a question a wife should never have to ask her husband. Angie: But I do have to ask. Jesse: One day at a time, baby, and I'm getting there. Right now, I want to talk about what's going on at the hospital. Angie: If David finds out about my pregnancy or the infection before I can get the board to back Jake as my replacement -- Jesse: Well, listen. You leave that to me and Jake. You got enough going on. Angie: I can't afford to sit back. As chief of staff, I have to lead the charge. Jesse: You don't always have to lead, baby. Angie: Oh, Jesse, this is the legacy that I leave my doctors, my patients, and maybe it'll be the last time I have to lead, but it's most important. Jesse: Hmm. [Recorder beeps] Jesse: To whom it may concern. Angie: What are you doing? Jesse: Dr. Angela Hubbard is the most incredible, beautiful, powerful woman to ever walk the planet -- and she's my wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: Anything in there for me? David: Why? You expecting something? Greenlee: No. I just thought -- no. David: Ahem. Greenlee: Something wrong, David? David: Just a frustrating morning, that's all. Greenlee: Want to talk about it? David: I'm supposed to meet with one of the hospital board members. Greenlee: Bill Phillips, right? David: Yeah. Yeah. He kept me waiting and then called at the last minute to cancel. Greenlee: Did he say why? David: No. I have no doubt it's because Angie got to him. The woman is on a mission to turn everyone against me, and I'll be damned if I'm gonna let her do that. Greenlee: Well, I could call a meeting with the board members. Once I have their undivided attention, I can remind them that you and I saved them from financial ruin. David: So you would go against your own friend, Angie, to fight for me? Greenlee: You're my partner and my husband. What? David: I so want to believe you, Greenlee. Greenlee: What's stopping you? David: Who were you calling when I walked in before, and why did you hang up so suddenly? Greenlee: You think I'm hiding something from you? David: I don't want to think that. Greenlee: Kendall. I was calling Kendall. David: Kendall? Greenlee: Yes. I saw this thing on the news about a baby tiger at the zoo, and I just had this impulse. David: To tell Kendall about the tiger? Greenlee: Yes. I wanted to see if she wanted to take Spike to the zoo. David: Huh. You and Kendall at the zoo? So who would feed the other to the tiger first? Greenlee: Call me crazy. I thought it would be, I don't know, fun. You wanted us to reconnect. David: Why did you hang up so abruptly when I walked in? Greenlee: She didn't pick up. Her voice mail came on, so I lost my nerve, so I hung up. It's the truth: Baby tiger, super cute, drinks from a bottle. David: Hmm. I'm sure he is. Greenlee: Check my call log. Go ahead. David: It's all right. I'm glad you're reaching out to Kendall. I want you to have friends. I want you to be happy. Greenlee: I miss her. Until that dinner, I didn't even let myself think about how much. You know, so much has happened and -- David: She was like a sister to you, right? Greenlee: That's why what you did, helping us break the ice with that dinner, meant so much to me, and why I want to help you now. Because as much as you know how much Kendall means to me, I know how much the hospital means to you. You know, in the middle of all this blackmail, you asked me to trust you. If you won't even try to trust me, you might as well end this marriage now and turn me in to the police. David: You know that's the last thing in the world I'd ever want to do. More than anything, I want to be with you, Greenlee, and for you to want to be with me. Greenlee: Come on. Take me to breakfast. We can read the paper and eat Eggs Benedict like an old married couple. Then we can go check out the tiger at the zoo together if you want. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: How would I know why Marissa left, J.R.? J.R.: You two are friends, right? She confided in you. For all I know, you got in her ear and you convinced her, made her believe that I betrayed her with Annie. Scott: Yeah? Why would I do that? J.R.: Maybe you figured if you made things difficult enough for me and Marissa, I wouldn't come after you for the nanotech theft. Scott: I wish I could help you. J.R.: I bet. Annie: Hey. Scott: Hey. J.R.: I'll be waiting for you downstairs. Annie: What does he mean, downstairs? You can't meet with him right now. We're going to look at houses today. Scott: I know. I know. We will. I promise. Annie: Scott, we cannot start our marriage off on the right foot if we are living in this house, not with all the tension between you and J.R. and me and Marissa. Scott: Who knows if Marissa will even come back? Annie: You don't think she and J.R. will work things out? Scott: I hope so. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Marissa. Marissa: I came to see A.J. J.R.: The Conways took him and Kevin to the park for the day. Marissa: Ok. J.R.: Wait. You know, we can't save our marriage if you keep running away. Don't you want to move past what happened? Marissa: I'm just not sure if we can. J.R.: Ok, you saw me and Annie together, and I know what you thought, but you also told me that you believed that nothing happened that night. Hey, we can get back what we had. We can do better. Marissa: It's not that simple. J.R.: You've had to be the strong one. When I was sick, when I let you down, you held the family together. Allow me to be the strong one. Let me show you what you've always shown me -- love and loyalty -- Marissa: Ok, stop, J.R.! Just stop, please? I just can't do this. [Runs into Scott as she leaves] [SCENE_BREAK] Caleb: Gone, huh? Krystal: Yep. It was everything I could do not to try and stop her. Caleb: She went back to him, huh? Krystal: Well, I told her to do what she needed to do. I was really hoping that she would cut her losses this time. Caleb: Yeah, she'll come around. She'll wake up. She already started to. Krystal: Excuse me. Well, hello. How about a two-top for two of my favorite people. Jesse: Hey. Actually, we're gonna order to go. Krystal: Oh. Ok. Jesse: All right? Krystal: How you doing, babe? Angie: Well, I can see your smiling face, but the day is young. Krystal: You keep the faith. The clothes look great! Angie: Yeah, they're perfect. I should be able to hide the pregnancy for a little while longer, anyway. Krystal: Yeah, I just hate that you have to hide this wonderful news. Angie: Yeah, well, I can't risk David finding out. Krystal: You know, maybe there's some legal loophole that can oust that snake before you even have to deal with the board. Angie: If you think of one, call me. Krystal: I don't know that I can, but I just might know somebody who can help. Hang on. Caleb? Caleb: Yo? Krystal: Caleb, come here. I want you to meet a couple people. Please, come here. This is Angie and Jesse Hubbard. Meet Caleb Cooney. Caleb: How you doing? Jesse: Hey. Palmer's nephew. I've heard of you. Caleb: Yeah, I'm sure you have. Angie: I heard you rescued Erica Kane after her plane crashed. Caleb: I just gave her some survival tips. Krystal: Oh, come on, now. Don't be so humble. You are the reason that she is alive. And he's also a crackerjack attorney. Caleb: Was, a long time ago. Krystal: Oh, come on, now. No. Marissa says he's the Rain Man of law. Caleb: What's a Rain Man? Krystal: Oh, that's right. I guess you didn't get too many Tom Cruise movies up on the mountain. Caleb: Tom Cruise? Krystal: Caleb was a contract law bigwig, and I think he just might be the man that you need to drop-kick David right out of that hospital. Caleb: Now, hold on a minute. Krystal: No. Would you tell him how David's making life hell over there for the patients and the staff alike? Jesse: Not to mention ruining the reputation of the entire hospital. Angie: If something isn't done soon, the place will go under. Caleb: Are we talking about the same guy that people say sabotaged Dorothy's plane? Jesse: "Dorothy"? Krystal: Erica. Jesse: Not even gonna touch that one. But if you can help us get this guy out of there, we will all owe you big time. Caleb: Has anybody in this town ever heard the words "not involved"? Krystal: Nope. You're here, you're needed, get used to it. He'll help. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Hey, Marissa? What is going on with you, huh? Marissa: I shouldn't have gone to the house. I don't know why I did. I didn't need to see J.R. Scott: What happened back there? Tell me you didn't -- Marissa: No, I didn't tell him about us, ok? He did all the talking. He just kept going on and on about faithfulness, how I'm the strong one. He doesn't know that I'm a hypocrite and a worse liar than he is. Scott: Ok, you need to forget about what happened between us. Marissa: I tore J.R. apart for cheating on me, and then I turn around and do the exact same thing. Scott: No, no, you didn't. We were angry. We were hurt. It didn't mean anything. Marissa: That is not an excuse, Scott! Scott: No, no, no, listen to me! Listen, huh? You were happy with J.R. once, ok, and you can be happy with him again. We can move on from this! Marissa: So you're just gonna go ahead and marry Annie like nothing happened? Scott: Because nothing did. That is what I am telling myself, because I love her, and you love J.R. I know you do. Marissa: God, you sound so sure. Scott: I am. Marissa: Really? Then why haven't you married her yet? Why do you keep finding reasons to put it off? Maybe it's because you don't really believe that she's over J.R. Scott: No. Marissa: Really? Scott: No, you are so wrong. Marissa: Am I? Scott: Yeah. I'll prove it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Annie: Where's Scott? J.R.: That's a good question. Annie: Wasn't he meeting you down here? J.R.: He never showed. Obviously he doesn't care whether or not his mistake destroys our company. Annie: You are not the only person who cares about the future of Chandler, ok? It's Scott's future, too, and mine. J.R.: Yeah. Annie: You know what? Maybe I'm just kidding myself. J.R.: About marrying Scott? Annie: About being able to be truly happy. Ohh, it's like my entire life anytime I've come really close to feeling true joy, I've had this nagging feeling that something was gonna take it away, and something usually did -- just like in my dream. J.R.: What dream? Annie: I had this dream that I was in here, and I was dressed for my wedding, and I was waiting for Scott, but Scott never showed. Marissa was there instead, and she told me that Scott woke up and realized that he didn't want me anymore. J.R.: It wasn't real. Annie: Wasn't it, though? It's like I've tried so hard to be good. I really have. I've denied myself of things that I really, really wanted so that I could prove myself to Scott, prove that I'm worthy of him. I'm just trying so hard to earn my slice of the happiness. But I know that there's a very good chance that Scott could wake up one day soon and realize that I am not what he wants -- just like Ryan did and Adam and -- ohh. And then he'll do what everybody always does and -- he'll walk away. [J.R. hugs Annie] [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: I cannot tell you the good that you've done just by agreeing to help Angie fight David. Caleb: Isn't he the father of two of your kids? Krystal: Don't remind me. Caleb: What possessed you to get involved with him? Krystal: You know what? That's a long story, and that's one that I don't really feel like telling today. Caleb: Speak of the devil. Krystal: Excuse me. David: Well, I guess I don't have to ask if you have a table for two, huh? Krystal: Sorry, can't really do that. David: What are you talking about? The place is empty. Are you seriously refusing to serve me? Krystal: Well, as owner, I have that right. David: That's ridiculous. What have I done now? Krystal: Would you like to see a list? David: So you'll refuse me, but you'll let Grizzly Adams here stay as long as he wants? Krystal: All right, now, don't start in on him. David: I'm sorry, Krystal. Did I touch a nerve? What, is he your new boyfriend? Krystal: You want to be escorted out of here? David: Oh, come on. I mean, really, are you kidding me? I mean, Mountain Man cleans up pretty well, if you're desperate, you know? Caleb: This lady asked you to leave. David: Oh, here we go. Caleb: No, here you go. Greenlee: Enough. I'm sick and tired of everyone treating my husband like garbage. I've had enough and I'm not gonna take any more. Caleb: Word has it that you're trying to destroy the hospital. Greenlee: You know what? David took over the hospital because medicine is his life -- or it was until his enemies had his license revoked without cause. Krystal: Oh, please. David's hardly the victim. Greenlee: You know what? You're right. He's a hero. He saved my life when I was as good as dead. He did the same for Erica's daughter and a lot of others, and instead of crucifying him every chance they get, they should be on their knees thanking him. I can't stand the food here anyway. Krystal: Good. David: You didn't have to do that. Greenlee: I wasn't gonna stand here and let them attack you like that. And before you ask, yes, I meant every word. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Scott's not gonna abandon you. Annie: How can you be sure? J.R.: Because I've tried to walk away. It's damn hard. You have your faults, God knows. But there's just something about you, Annie, something that's worth fighting for. Scott: Annie? Annie: Scott? Hi! I'm so glad you came back! Scott: I wasn't gone that long, was I? Annie: No. I just got scared. I thought -- never mind. Nothing. Scott: Look at me. I am not leaving you. Not now, not ever. In fact, I have a proposal. Annie: What? Scott: I want to get married as soon as possible. Annie: You're being serious? Scott: Yes. I don't want to wait. In fact, I can call Judge Patney right now over today, if you want. Annie: Yes! It's like you read my mind! [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: I got to tell you, taking me out to breakfast ain't what it used to be. Jesse: Such a beautiful morning. I wanted to get you out and see the gardens. A little late for your daffodils, but check those out. Them sunflowers, baby. I didn't know they got that tall. That's amazing, huh? Angie: So that's why you brought me here. You did it because this time next year I might not be able to see them. Thank you, baby. Jesse: I didn't do anything, baby. I wish I could. I wish I could go through this whole ordeal for you. Angie: I wouldn't want you to. Jesse: I don't know if I'd be as brave or as strong as you are. Angie: Oh, Jesse, this isn't about bravery. I am scared out of my mind. Jesse: You never said that to me before. Angie: I know. I didn't want to. This is about faith, though, you know? Because I am so sure that there is a reason for all of this, and everything that I've done up until now has brought me to a point where I know somehow it's all gonna be ok. But I am not the only person who's been given a blessing and a trial at the same time. Jesse: How can you be so sure that there's a reason? Angie: I have to believe it. Jesse, I go to the hospital every day. I see people suffering. I see children die. I have to believe there's a purpose. And I'm lucky because I already know that with pain, there comes great joy. You've shown me that. We were lost to each other for such a long time and, oh, my God, that pain was almost too much to take. Yet here we are. And I will never forget the joy that I felt on that train platform the first time I saw your face after all those years. All of a sudden, none of the pain mattered. And now I'm carrying your child. And in this moment, I feel that same joy, and nothing is more important than that. Nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] David: I remember the first time you defended me -- to your father. You were so fierce, so determined, and I couldn't help but think how lucky I am to have a woman like you on my side, to have you fighting my battles on my side. Singer: When will she find someone worth her time? Greenlee: To us. Singer: She can't understand what will she do? She's heartbroken Greenlee: Ohh. David: What is it? Greenlee: I'm late. I have a meeting at Fusion. So, see you at home tonight? David: Yeah. [Kisses Greenlee on the cheek] Singer: Little girl blue had some time on her hands she had to be strong until she made amends a little boy I knew said it was all a lie but he didn't know -- [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady. Angie: Oh, matches my dress. Jesse: Hey, I'm an expert. Jesse: I swear, sometimes when you kiss me, I'm 16 all over again. Angie: Me, too. Jesse: Except the good thing about being older, I don't have to deal with your daddy trying to be with you. Angie: Yuk-yuk. [Ice cream truck plays tune] Jesse: Whoa. Is that that same ice cream truck that used to be outside the school before the bell rang? Angie: Uh-huh. Same one that you used to act like you were too cool to care about. Jesse: Yeah, well, you saw right through that, didn't you? You always brought me ice cream anyway. Angie: Well, you know, I couldn't let your coolness make you suffer. Jesse: Want some ice cream for dessert? Angie: Yeah. Jesse: Hold on. Ok -- oh, hold that truck! Angie: Hurry back. [As her vision goes, Angie drops the flowers] [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: I'm gonna call Judge Patney right now, see if he's available. Annie: Ok! Scott: Ok. We were gonna go over the nanotech plans together. I -- J.R.: Sounds like you're busy. Congrats. Scott: Thanks. J.R.: So you're really gonna do this? Annie: I am. Which means for us, this is good-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: You sure Marissa's gonna back here, huh? Caleb: I gave her a key, told her she could come back here if she wanted to work in private. Anybody home? Krystal: She's probably still with J.R. Caleb: Well, she'll be back. I have faith in her. Krystal: Thank you for that. And thank you for helping Marissa feel good about herself again. Caleb: Well, she's a good kid. She deserves a break. Krystal: Yeah. And so does Angie. You have no idea what it means that you're helping her fight David. Caleb: Who you gonna sign me up to help next? Orphans? Widows? Krystal: Why do you do that? Caleb: What? Krystal: Why do you pretend not to give a damn about anybody else when you probably care more than most? [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: Scott and I are planning on moving out of the house after the wedding. J.R.: Where? Annie: We haven't found anything yet, but the sooner the better. J.R.: Yeah. Annie: I'm gonna go finish getting ready. J.R.: Hey, uh, it sounds like you're getting everything you want. Annie: I am. J.R.: Yeah. [Takes her arm] Annie: J.R., please? J.R.: I just want to give the bride-to-be my best. [Kisses Annie on the cheek] [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Greenlee: Ryan? [Gets the key and opens the door] What am I doing? [Music plays as Greenlee walks around the condo, then flips through an old photo album] Singer: Walking through the world alone time standing still a glimpse of joy is shining from inside an open heart so wise and warm embracing what she has found she needs to know she's safe in someone's arms [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: Oh, honey, I can't find my flower. Huh. Baby? Is that -- is that you? David: Why, Angela, I didn't think you cared. What is wrong with your eyes?

Scott urges Marissa to make up with J.R

Téa: Viki. Viki: Hello, Téa. Téa: I've been so buried in my work, I wouldn't even notice an earthquake. I didn't see you. How are you? Viki: Todd's case? Téa: Oh, yes. It is so good to see you. Viki: You know, Téa, I wish I could say the same. What are you doing? Why are you helping Todd? [SCENE_BREAK] John: You too cool for school now? Cole: I didn't get much sleep last night. I'll go in later. John: Come on, you don't want to be hanging around here. I'll give you a ride. Cole: John, just tell me what happened to my mom. John: She's fine. Cole: You didn't answer my question. John: Look, I think she had a rough night. And now's probably not the best time to be interrogating her. Cole: Yeah, when will be a good time? Sometime next year? John: I'm sure she'll tell you everything you need to know when she's ready. Cole: Yeah, like I can even ask her. Seeing as how I have no idea where she is. Do you even know? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Come on in. Glad you're here. We have a lot to talk about. Make me remember all the terrible things you did to me. Please. Make me forget how I fell in love with you. I don't think so. You thought the woman you raped could actually love you. Todd: It was all a lie. Marty: Go ahead. Jump. It's your one chance to be selfless. Do it for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: Why am I helping Todd? Viki: Yes. I'd like to know. Téa: Here, sit down. Let me clear -- Viki: No, I'm not staying. I'm actually meeting someone. Téa: No time for a croissant between former sisters-in-law? Viki: I'd prefer an answer. Téa: I'm defending Todd because I'm his lawyer. Viki: You're his lawyer, Téa, because you appointed yourself his lawyer. Téa: Must've read that in "The Banner" since I didn't see you in court. Viki: You're right. I was not in court. Téa: Uh-huh. So maybe the question isn't why am I helping Todd, but why aren't you, his sister, helping him? [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Hey, so what do you have next, Spanish? Starr: Econ. Langston: How's it going so far? Starr: Okay, ready? I found out that Greg gave Monica an std. Langston: Are you kidding me? I heard it was just mono. Starr: Uh-uh. Oh, and there was a pop quiz on Othello in the other section of A.P. Langston: God. So no one's said anything about you being pregnant? Starr: Negative. Langston: Well, maybe things are going back to normal. Starr: Just wait until I see Cole. Langston: What happened with his mom on New Year's? Starr: I don't know. I was waiting for him by his locker this morning, and he never came around. Langston: Oh, that doesn't mean anything. Starr: My mom made waffles. Langston: And I missed it for model U.N.? Starr: Yeah, but whenever something happens, she decides that we should all have a family breakfast. Langston: Did she say anything? Starr: Nothing. But how much you want to bet that it's going to be about my dad and Cole's mom? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Oh, God. Blair: Were you asleep? Todd: Well, no. I wasn't asleep. What do you want? Blair: I wanted to see if you were all right. Todd: Well, I'm alive. No thanks to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: You know, I meant to tell you. I'm sorry I put you in a compromissionary position. Charlie: Uh, what? Roxy: You know, when I told Natty that you and Viki were getting hitched? Charlie: Oh, that, yeah. No, we didn't mind that. Roxy: Just so you know, Viki's clock is tocking. Charlie: What clock is that? Roxy: That's the clock that goes when you're fake engaged to wanting to be really engaged. Charlie: Yeah, well -- Roxy: So when are you going to pop the question? Natalie: Charlie, have you met Chloe? Charlie: Oh. Hey, Chloe, baby. What -- do you got your Aunt Natalie out for lunch today? Natalie: Well, actually, Jared called me from B.E., and he said that he was jonesing for a burger, so -- Charlie: Is -- Jared's back at B.E.? Natalie: Yeah. Dad hired him back this morning. Charlie: Well, don't let him work too hard. Roxy: Hey, no offense or nothing, but he's got to provide for my kiddo here. Natalie: Your kiddo here can provide for herself. Roxy: So when's my baby girl going to have a baby? Natalie: A what? Roxy: Because I hate to admit this, but my clock is rocking also. I want another grandkid. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Why am I not supporting Todd? Téa: You always have. No matter what he did or who he hurt. Viki: Why did you marry him? Téa: Excuse me? Viki: It wasn't just the $5 million, was it? Téa: No, it wasn't just the $5 million. I suppose we had a connection. We were both abandoned by our mothers. Both find it hard to trust people. And we both cared a great deal about Starr. Viki: Téa, he's not that man anymore. Téa: I beg to differ that he is exactly that man. In a tremendous amount of pain, lashing out at whoever and whatever hurts him. Viki: Well, then fine. Maybe it's not what Todd has done. Maybe it's the people he has done it to. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Yeah, I saw your mom. She wants to be alone. Cole: So what? You let her? John: Cole, I'm walking a fine line here, all right? She's an adult. Cole: She's messed up. You saw that stuff about Todd that she's been hiding. John: She needs time. Cole: What if she tries to do something to him, like revenge or something, and ends up hurting herself? John: Between you and me, a guy I used to work with, he's keeping an eye on manning. If anything happens, I think we'll know about it. Cole: By then, it might be too late. John: I'm not sure we have to worry about it so much. Cole: Why not? John: I think your mom's had enough of Manning. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Oh. What happened? Who the hell are you? Blair: Yes, I did save your life. The least you can do is let me in. Todd: You took a CPR class at the rec center. What do you want, a medal? Blair: I brought you some muffins. You want blueberry or -- Todd: You brought muffins? Blair: Cranberry, yes. Todd: Oh, wow. I hate muffins. Blair: This is a new level of ungrateful, even for you, Todd. Todd: Thank you for bringing muffins, Blair. Blair: That's not what I meant, Todd. Todd: Thank you for taking the CPR class. Thank you for saving my poor pathetic life, Blair. When all I and Marty wanted to do was end it. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Why don't you think my mom would try anything on Todd? John: We don't need to get into all that. Cole: I thought you were always straight with me. John: I'm trying, Cole. I'm telling you everything you need to know. Cole: You're really not going to tell me where she is? John: I'll let her talk to you about it, okay? Cole: Yeah, okay. John: Come on. You want a ride or not? Cole: What's the point? It's not like I'll be able to study. I'll be worried about my mom the whole time. John: I know. But you know, by the time you're home, she'll be back, and she'll tell you everything that happened. Cole: Yeah, I won't hold my breath. John: She loves you. No matter what her problems are, that doesn't change. [SCENE_BREAK] Wes: I'm Wes Granger. Marty: Uh, that's supposed to mean something to me? Wes: You jumped on my bike last night? Said you didn't want to go home, so you crashed here. Marty: I -- Angel Square. Wes: Want a coffee? Marty: Yes. Wes: I'd take you to breakfast, but I got to get to work. Marty: Oh, no, that's okay. I don't think I could eat anything. Wes: You okay? Marty: Yeah, I'm fine. I will be. It's just -- sorry about swearing at you. I have a memory problem. Wes: After last night, I don't blame you. Marty: Yeah, I definitely won't forget last night. Whoo! This is it? Wes: This is it. I'm just crashing here while my buddy's sick. Marty: I like it. Wes: Thanks. Marty: You going to give me a tour? Wes: Uh, yeah. Okay, well, that's the bed. And that's the dresser. Marty: Oh, yeah. We need a stereo. We need music. Wes: Oh, no music. Marty: What? Wes: No liquor and no parties. Marty: Oh, God. No parties. Wes: The owner of the place hates them. Unless she's invited. Marty: See, I love parties. Wes: You know, I kind of got that feeling. Marty: Yeah, it's my middle name. Marty "the party girl" Saybrooke. Wes: Good nickname. Marty: Uh, yeah. Some guy I know called me that. At least that's what they tell me. But he knows better than to call me that anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: You actually wanted to jump off that building? Todd: That's very good, Blair. Blair: You wanted to actually kill yourself? Todd: Let's you and I share a muffin together. Blair: No. You know, you wouldn't do that, Todd. Todd: You're right, I hate breakfast. Blair: You wouldn't commit suicide. Todd: Because I'm too much of a coward, right? Blair: Because when John pulled you out of the water, you had a tuxedo on. Todd: What the hell difference does that make? Blair: You wouldn't dress up to kill yourself. Oh, God, you did it for Marty. You walked off that roof for Marty Saybrooke because you're trying to make up for everything that you did to her. God, how did she do that? How did she talk you into walking off that roof? And why do you give her so much power over your life, even more than your own children? [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: You're right. I have always stood by Todd. Even when he hurt members of my own family. And you know, my son Kevin never understood that. He actually thought that I favored Todd over him, over my own children. Téa: I remember that. Viki: And I did it because I understood what made Todd the way he was. We shared a monstrous father. And whatever pain Todd felt -- I mean, I got it. I shared it with him. Téa: And that meant the world to him, that no matter what, you always stood by him. Viki: Yeah, and I forgave him until last summer. Last summer, my daughter Jessica had a complete breakdown. Todd knew it. He did nothing to help her, and he said nothing about it. He allowed her to hold her own sister prisoner. She was going to kill Natalie. And then he held his rape victim hostage for no other reason other than to feed is own insane fantasy. And that's when I decided that forgiveness is not necessarily a good thing for Todd. Téa: Blair had taken his kids away. He was out of his mind, Viki. Viki: Do you know why? Do you know why? He took Sam and put him in the front seat of his car. No car seat, no child seat, and then went and got into an accident. An accident that could have killed Sam. Téa: But if it was an accident, accidents -- Viki: And he had a huge fight with Starr that resulted in her falling down an entire flight of stairs. He brutalized her boyfriend, Marty's son. Téa: Look. If I know Todd, and I think I do, he probably thought he was trying to protect Starr. Viki: Téa. That's a very odd, violent way to go about it. Téa: Yeah, it is. He's always had a blind spot when it comes to Starr. You know he loves her more than anything else in the world. Viki: I used to think that. I don't anymore. I don't think he remembers how to be a father. I think all he knows now is how to dole out pain. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: The kids don't want me. Blair: Of course they do. Todd: You won't let them see me. Of course, they're not fighting you on it either. Blair: They still need you to be their father. The one that you could be. Todd: Would you give me a break with that? My God, what's the first thing you always said when we had a fight? "I'm taking the kids, Todd. Don't expect to see them again." Marty: Well, and the court made it very clear how you could get them back. Todd: Oh, yes. I'll be a good little boy. Blair: No, you could be a grown up, Todd. All of this could be different if you just act like a grown up. Todd: I'm a grown up. Blair: You are not a grown up. You run away. You run away, just like you always -- Todd: I'm still sitting here, aren't I? Blair: You know, you didn't have to leave town this time. You just went off in that stupid little fantasy land you have -- Todd: It's not a fantasy. Blair: It is -- Todd: It wasn't a fantasy. Blair: Yes, it was. Todd: I loved her. Blair: Oh, don't make me puke. Todd: It's true. Blair: You don't love her, Todd. You don't love her. You never did, and you never will. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Hey, you guys. Langston: We didn't think you were coming in today. Starr: Did you find out about your mom? Cole: John told me that he found her last night. She's okay. Langston: Well, that's good, right? Cole: Yeah. I mean, she's still not home. John won't tell me anything else. Starr: You know what? My mom seemed like she knew something this morning. Cole: Did she tell you what happened? Starr: No, she just made me waffles and told me that everything was fine. Cole: It's nice how they have so much faith in us, right? Starr: If I find out anything, I'll let you know. Cole: Me, too. Langston: Me, too. Even though I'm not really involved at all, but -- Starr: Langston, you're involved enough. Cole: Yeah, thanks. Langston: I'm going to go get my trig notes. Starr: Wait, you found them? Langston: Markko had them in his locker the whole time. Starr: Yeah. Langston: See you later. Cole: See you. Cole: So how's your first day back been? Starr: Pretty okay. No one has said anything yet. Cole: It's kind of weird, right? Having to worry about stuff like homework again. Starr: I know. Katie: Hey, you guys. Congratulations. Was it a boy or a girl? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Are you Luisa? Luisa: Yes, that's me. John: Hi, I'm John McBain. Detective Vega gave me your name. Did you happen to see this woman last night? Luisa: She was outside by the statue. John: Did you see where she went? Luisa: She drove off with some guy on a motorcycle. [SCENE_BREAK] Wes: Kind of tame, huh? Marty: What do you mean? Wes: For a party girl. Next time we should go somewhere else. I mean, there's only so much we can do here, right? Marty: In fact, Mr. Granger, I just came from a party. Wes: I'm sorry I missed it. Marty: Oh, yeah. Oh, you would have loved it. It was a blast. There were candles and champagne, bubbly champagne, and there was fireworks. Wes: What was it? The New Year's special at Genoese's Italian? Marty: Oh, no, no, no. This was the Palace Hotel. I haven't even told you the best part yet. Wes: What's that? Marty: My date. He jumped off the roof. Wes: What? Marty: Yeah. Wes: Was he high? Marty: For a second. Wes: No, no, no, I mean -- Marty: Seven stories, whoo! All the way down. Wes: Are you okay? Marty: I'm fine. Fantastic. Can't you tell? Wes: Should I take you to a hospital? Marty: Why? Wes: So he -- Marty: He lived. God. You can't kill the guy. You cannot kill the guy if he doesn't want to die. Wes: You're kidding. Marty: No, I'm not kidding. I'm not kidding. You can't kill the guy. Wes: So why'd he do it? Marty: I -- because I told him to. Wes: You're just yanking my chain now, aren't you? Marty: He deserved it, trust me. He got off easy. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: How the hell would you know that I don't love Marty? Blair: Because you can't. Todd: Isn't that what you always said when we first got together? That I was in love with her? Blair: Well, now I've seen the light. Because -- yeah. Because you only love people who don't want you to change. Todd: You're right. Marty doesn't want me to change. Blair: Right. Right, she loves the real you. The real Todd Manning. Her knight in shining armor who's saving her from the evil, dark John McBain. Todd: Why is there a problem with that? Blair: Because it's a lie. Todd: No, no. She believed that's who I really was. Blair: Well, did you ever stop and think maybe that was wrong? Marty: You're making up for it now. Done a lot for me. You know, you deserve to be happy. Todd: She and I were living in the present tense. Not in the past. Blair: Todd, Marty loved you, only because she couldn't remember the past. Now what about the people that knew your past and loved you anyway? Wasn't that important? Because it wasn't easy. You had to fight for their love. My love, Starr's, Viki's. Hell, even Téa's. And you loved her. And don't tell me she didn't make you work for it. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: Look, I'm not going to defend things Todd allegedly did when I wasn't here. Viki: Then you're looking at him with blinders on. Those incidents with Sam and Starr directly led to him losing custody of the children. Téa: That may be true. But are you going to stand there and tell me that you honestly don't think he loves his children? Viki: Todd doesn't have a clue what love is. Téa: Okay. Then doesn't it stand to reason that if he is hurting his own children, if he is ready to leave them, then something must be horribly, horribly wrong? Viki: Yes, something is horribly wrong. Téa: Viki, he needs you to forgive him. Viki: No, Téa. I don't think he does. And you know why? Because when I look at him, I don't see it. I don't see one ounce of remorse. Téa: Viki. Viki: What? Téa: He tried to kill himself last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Did I freak you out last night? Wes: What, you mean when you said you talked some guy into take a header off the Palace Hotel? Marty: Yeah, that. Wes: No, not really. It takes a lot to freak me out. You told him to jump? And he did? Marty: Yeah, pretty much. But he lived. Some people pulled him out of the water. Wes: Sounds like you're pretty lucky. Marty: Lucky? No, I wanted him out of my life. Wes: Well, throwing him off a building's one way to do it. Marty: I wanted to erase him. I wanted to forget that I ever knew his name. You think I'm crazy, don't you? Wes: No, I get it. You're one hot, crazy chick. Marty: You're not so bad yourself. Wes: Maybe that's why you got on the bike with me. Marty: So we didn't already know each other? I'm sorry, it's just memory problems. Wes: First time I saw you was tonight in angel square. Marty: You never went to Llanview University? You never went and joined a fraternity? Wes: I look like a college boy to you? Marty: You never joined K.A.D.? Wes: What's that? Marty: Yeah, you do look a little young, don't you? Oh, boy. Just checking. Wes: Well, what for? Marty: Want to have sex? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Don't you drag Téa into this. Blair: Okay, fine. We won't talk about Téa. We'll talk about your kids, shall we? How do you think they're going to feel when I tell them about your little swan dive? Todd: I don't know. Blair: You don't know? Todd: Relief, probably. Blair: Right. Sam has been saving this little truck to show you. I'm supposed to tell him that -- don't worry about ever playing with Daddy again, Sam, because Daddy's not going to see it because Daddy's dead. He's gone. Not asleep, he's dead. Todd: You're so melodramatic. Blair: No, and then there's Jack. Missed a goal playing soccer last week. But I have to tell him not to worry about that because you're never going to watch him play. You're not going to be there to tell him that his coach sucks and that it doesn't matter that he missed a goal. Because you couldn't even say goodbye to him. Todd: Come on. Blair: Then there's Starr. Starr asked me, you know, what about -- "We going to ever have another family poker night? I love that, mama." She's distracted, or her friends are giving her a hard time at school, Todd. She picks up that deck of cards, you know. The ones you always play when we're playing poker. Todd: Yes. Blair: And you're cheating. You remember that deck. She looks at it, and says, "Are things ever going to be the same?" And I tell her, "You know, Starr, it's okay. You don't have to be distracted because I'm there for you. I'll be there to listen to everything, always. You should know that. You should always know that. Just like your father should know that I always would've been there for him." [SCENE_BREAK] John: She got on a bike with some guy? Luisa: Mm-hmm. John: Did you see what he looked like? Luisa: Couldn't tell. He was wearing a helmet. John: Hmm. Do you know what kind of bike it was? Luisa: I wouldn't know. I'm sorry. John: Okay, thank you. Natalie: John. John: Happy New Year. It's nice to see you. You look pretty. Natalie: Thank you. Roxy: Hey, John, you met Natty's baby? Natalie: Ah, Chloe, and it's Jessica's baby. John: It's a cute kid. Natalie: Yeah. So what's going on? John: I'm trying to track down Marty Saybrooke, and -- any of you happen to see her today? No? Roxy: You must have had some night last night. John: What? Roxy: You don't remember? John: Remember what? Roxy: Hey, man, I ain't gonna say nothing. You know me. I can be totally "se- cret." John: Excuse me. What are you talking about? Roxy: You brought her back to the hotel last night. I saw both of you in the lobby. John: That wasn't me. [SCENE_BREAK] Wes: You really just ask for you want. Marty: How else are you going to get it? Wes: Do I want to have sex? Marty: What, should I have not asked you that? Wes: You just caught me a little off guard. Marty: Wait, no one's ever asked you to have sex before? Wes: No one as hot as you. Marty: But you don't want to? Wes: Why would you think that? Marty: [Whispers] Because we're still talking. Wes: Listen, it's not that I don't want -- Marty: Oh, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay. If you don't want to, you don't want to. I wouldn't force you. Seriously, could -- can I ask you a question? Just a little question? Wes: Shoot. Marty: Am I not your type? Wes: You are just my type, trust me. Marty: Okay, so what's the problem? Wes: You don't want sex. Marty: [Whispers] I don't. What do I want, a pizza? Wes: A distraction. Marty: That sounds good. Wes: Sometimes. Other times it can really hurt. Marty: Oh, boy, sounds like you know what you're talking about. Wes: Oh, yeah. I know all kinds of ways to distract myself. Marty: Well, from what? Wes: From what I don't want to think about. Marty: Or who. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Todd tried to kill himself? Téa: Yeah. Viki: Is he all right? Téa: He's fine. Viki: And Blair and the children, do they know? Téa: Blair was actually the person who was there. She saved his life. Viki: Would you mind telling me what happened, please? Téa: He -- he jumped off the roof of this place. Viki: And survived? Téa: He fell into the river or he'd be dead right now. I happened to be walking past. I saw the whole thing. Viki: Oh, my God. Why did he do that? Téa: He didn't say. But Marty Saybrooke was with him. Viki: What, on the roof? Téa: At first I thought she might have pushed him. Viki: Did she? Téa: I don't think so. Viki: But you obviously think she's involved somehow, right? Téa: I think she told him to jump. Viki: Are you sure? Téa: I'm not sure of anything except that Todd needs help. And I -- I can't do this alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: None of what I did, none of it was about the kids. Blair: Well, that's good to know. Todd: I -- well, I want to be clear about that. Blair: Okay, okay. You remember last year about this time, how happy we were? Todd: Not at all. I don't get happy. Blair: We were married. We pretty much had everything we wanted. You'd put your past behind you, or tried to, and then Starr and Cole had sex, and in that one moment, everything changed. Starr: Please, please, he's hurt. You don't understand what you're doing to him! [Starr screaming] Blair: You didn't see Cole and Starr. You saw you and Marty, and you still do. It's time for you to wake up and really put your past behind you. It's time for you to get over it. [SCENE_BREAK] John: You saw Marty in the hotel lobby last night? Roxy: She and whatever guy she was with. They looked like they were having a real good time. John: Thanks, Roxy. Happy New Year. Happy New Year, Charlie. See you around now. Natalie: Well, I guess I better go get those burgers. Chloe, you ready to go see your Uncle Jared? Charlie: Oh, say hi for me, okay? Natalie: I sure will. Roxy: You never answered my question. Natalie: What question? Roxy: Oh, no, don't do that this time. You and Jared having a little bambino? Charlie: Oh, Roxy, will you take it easy? They just got engaged. Natalie: Thank you, Charlie. Charlie: Although I wouldn't mind having a little grandkid myself. Natalie: Whoa, guys. Okay, no kid talk. Not until we get Chloe back to her mother where she's supposed to be. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: Katie, uh... Katie: You thought it was going to be a girl, didn't you? Cole: Yeah, it was. Katie: I knew it. My sister had a girl. She carried just like you did. We have tons of clothes. You can totally give them to Mrs. McBain. Starr: Katie? Katie: What? Starr: The baby died. Katie: Oh, my God. I had no idea. Starr: It's okay. Katie: I'm so sorry. Really. Cole: Yeah, it's -- it's okay. Katie: So, anyways, I'll see you in English. Cole: Well, I guess we can stop wondering when someone's going to say something. Starr: Do you think this will get any easier to talk about? Cole: Maybe. I just don't know when. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: So last night you said you hadn't seen me before. Wes: I haven't. Marty: How come you know so much about me? Wes: Because you remind me of someone. Marty: Yeah, who? Wes: Me. Marty: So what are you trying to distract yourself from, if you don't mind me asking? Wes: You did just ask if I wanted to have sex, right? Marty: This is personal. Wes: I'm in the Navy. I spent a long time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Marty: Ooh, no wonder you needed a distraction. Wes: Yeah, not from what you'd think. I re-upped more than once so I didn't have to come back here. Marty: What happened? Wes: After my first tour, I'd already changed. All right, and when I came back, everybody wanted me to be the same guy I was before. So I pretended I was, and they pretended they couldn't see the difference. Marty: Oh, but they could. And you knew they could. Wes: It hurt too much, so I had to get away. Marty: Oh, I get that. I do. But I'd give anything not to. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: I have to go. Téa: Viki, I am so sorry. Viki: It's all right. That's okay. Téa: Are you going to talk to Todd? Viki: I don't know. You know, I told myself that I was totally through with him, done with him. But now the thought of him dealing with this all alone -- Téa: He's not alone. But I'm not the same as you. Viki: How can you forgive him so easily? Téa: Why, he hasn't done anything to me. [Viki scoffs] Téa: Lately. Look, look, I'm not stupid. I know Todd is abusive at best, psychotic at worst. You ask me why I married him? Well, it wasn't just the $5 million. It wasn't just the connection we had, or Starr. I love -- I -- I loved him, Viki. Viki: Okay, I see. Goodbye, Téa. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Boy, you just don't get it, do you? Blair: All you've ever wanted to do is to undo everything that you did to Marty. Well, you know what? You can't go back in time and change that, Todd. You can't. That's the problem. It's always going to be there. It doesn't matter that she doesn't remember or that anybody remembers it. You're always going to be the man that raped Marty Saybrooke. Todd: What would you like me to do? Blair: I just want you to -- and I've always wanted you to just accept it and move on and be the Todd Manning that I know that you can be. Be the loving brother, the loving father. Can you do that? Or is he gone forever? [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: So how's Cole? Starr: He's trying to get through the day, like me. Langston: He will. And so will you. Starr: We're doing our best. Boy: Hey, Cole. Cole: Hey, Asher, what's going on? Hey, you starting baseball again? Asher: It's doubtful. Hey, I heard about your baby. I'm sorry, man. That sucks. Cole: Yeah, it does. Asher: I don't know what I'd do if that happened to me. Actually, I do. I think I'd go down to that park by the river and watch some boats and get all lit up. You wanna? [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Well? Todd: Well what? Blair: Are you going to answer my question? Todd: Let's have a muffin. Blair: I'm not joking, Todd. I -- just promise me you won't do this again. Todd: Okay, I promise. Blair: No, I mean this. And I'm not asking for me. I'm asking for your kids, because I'm the one that has to go home and talk to them about their future with their father. Todd: What are you going to tell them? Blair: I don't know. It's up to you. I can either tell them that they're not going to see you again. You may as well be dead to them. Or I can tell them that you're really trying to get better, and that someday they will see you again, and remember you for the man that you used to be, before everything went wrong. Todd: Like when I was with you? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Oh, I can't believe what I did last night. Wes: It wasn't so bad. I did the same thing. Marty: Yeah, but I didn't know how you were feeling. I couldn't help you. Wes: You helped more that you think. So then I left home, moved as far away as I could. Guess I just wanted to start over. The problem is I've been starting over ever since. Marty: I'm usually a better listener. Wes: First real conversation I've had since I got here. Marty: Even though I was asleep? Wes: You let me talk. Haven't got to do that in a while. Marty: Well, maybe we should do it again sometime when I'm conscious. Wes: I'd like that. Oh, man, I've got to get to work. Marty: Ah, ooh, I should let you get ready. Wes: No, wait. I promised you a ride, didn't I? Marty: What? Okay, thanks. Wes: All right, I'll just change my shirt and we'll -- Marty: Okay. [Knock on door] Wes: Take off. [NEXT_ON] Langston: I think I'm going to like this class. Cole: Can you hook me up? Starr: I know all about reproduction and birth and babies. John: Don't turn your back on the people who care about you. Hurt her in any way, and I'll kill you.

He reveals that he has been in Iraq and Afghanistan and wants to "hide" from his life the same way she wants to

Lulu: I mean, I would never suggest Brook Lynn if I didn't think that she would be great for business. Carly: I thought about having music at the Metro Court, if the right singer came along. Lulu: Well, then you should at least audition Brook Lynn. I mean, Dante heard her at Jake's, and he said that she's awesome. Carly: Wow. Well, I just saw Brook Lynn earlier, and she never mentioned needing a singing job. What makes you think she wants to stick around Port Charles? [SCENE_BREAK] Brook Lynn: Do you have any basil? Dante: Eh... Brook Lynn: Eh, yeah, I didn't think so. Um, oh, oregano, that'll work nicely. Hey, hey, get out of there! Dante: Oh, that is the best smell in the world! I don't know what it is about women from Bensonhurst, but you guys are the best cooks. Brook Lynn: Oh, you know what, it is not just the women, okay. My grandfather, oh, he makes a lasagna, it is to die for. And actually, your cousin Tony makes the best pasta fagioli I've ever had. Dante: That's right. Brook Lynn: Let's see here. Dante: All right, whoa, whoa, what are you doing? What, you get to taste and I don't? Brook Lynn: Um, yeah, I'm doing the cooking. All right, come here. Dante: Get out of the way. Brook Lynn: Tell me what you think. More onion? Dante: More onion. Brook Lynn: Yeah, I know it. You know what? It actually could use a little bit more oregano, too. Let's see. Dante: What is this, like some special language, a secret code or something? Damn, you make me miss home. It's good having you here, Brook. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I don't know what you want from me, Olivia. Johnny has been trying to undermine me, stealing my suppliers, taunting me like I can't do anything about it. Well, I got news for him. He's gonna have to get what's coming to him. Olivia: Sonny. Sonny: What? Olivia: I will turn you into the cops before I let you kill Johnny. Claire: I like the sound of that. Would you care to file a complaint against Mr. Corinthos? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: How bad do I want to kiss you right now? Sam: Oh, I know, I wish I could, too. Oh, Jason, I hate that you have to be married to qualify for conjugal visits. Okay. I really hate to bring this up. I know that you have a lot on your mind, and... well, this is really unfair. Jason: What? Are you saying that you want to break up? Sam: Break up? No. No, I'm asking if you want to get married. Jason: Well, I haven't given... marriage much thought. You know, being in here. Sam: Well, you have so much on your mind. I know. Jason: I'll do whatever you want. Sam: You would? Jason: Yeah, I would. But I need to know that you really thought this through, because if for some reason, I'm here longer or I even serve my full sentence, you should be able to move on with your life-- Sam: No, I wouldn't want to do that. I mean...oh, gosh. I have a life, Jason. I've got my job, I've got my family. I want to wait for you to get out. Jason: Okay. I mean, it's your decision. And as much as I would love for you to just show up here in one of those little outfits, getting married-- Sam: Oh, you know what, you're right. You're right. Okay, it's a little over the top, even for me. Thanks for agreeing to it, though. Jason: I know that you didn't sign on for prison. Sam: I know, but I did sign on for whatever came next. I'm gonna be okay, Jason. I promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Ms. Walsh, glad you could accept my invitation. Claire: Yeah. Am I gonna have any hope in arresting you now? Sonny: Uh, no, she was just blowing off steam. We're working on different angles to try to get Michael released. Claire: Mm-hmm. Well, it's one thing to help Michael, but it's quite another thing if you think I'm going to give you a get of jail free card to commit murder. That's what I heard you threaten when I walked in. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Well, Brook Lynn wants to stick around. She just needs a job. Carly: With all that Quartermaine money? Lulu: It doesn't hurt to work for a living. Carly: No, nope. Everyone has the right to earn money doing what they do well. Lulu: No, I mean, honestly, it would be perfect. Not just for Brook Lynn, but for you and for the hotel, for the Quartermaines. You know, Edward's totally torn up about everything that's gone on with Michael. It might be nice for him to have Brook Lynn around. Carly: Right. This will help Edward. Lulu: I'm sorry. That didn't come out right. How amazing would it be to have live talent a couple nights a week at the hotel? Supper clubs are very retro! Carly: Wow, you picked the wrong career. You should have been a talent agent. Tell Brook Lynn to call me. I'll discuss everything with her. Unless you want to sit in on the negotiations. Lulu: No, no, stop. I--honestly, this is great. You're not going to be sorry. Carly: I haven't said yes, but I will keep an open mind. Bye. Lulu: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Ahh, that smells awesome. Brook Lynn: It's the extra onion and oregano. Dante: Well, that is really unlike a Cerullo to give someone a compliment in the kitchen. Brook Lynn: Oh, really? Even after your Nonna stole the recipe from my grandmother? Dante: [Laughs] Let's-- he who has not stolen recipes throw the first tomato. Brook Lynn: [Laughs] Okay, so tell me, I have to know. Do you really miss the Bensonhurst insanity or what? Dante: You know what, I would like a little bit of it here in Port Charles. I mean, if this thing works out, if Carly hires you, that'd be great. And not just because I would love for you to stay, but it would help Carly and Lulu patch things up. When Michael got put in prison, ever since then, it's been Lulu and I against everybody, basically. Brook Lynn: I can only imagine how hard Carly came down on Lulu. I mean, if I remember correctly, she was pretty stuck on that whole loyalty thing. Dante: Lulu loves Carly. And her whole family. But she felt pretty bummed out when she called her a traitor. But Carly seems to be cooling off. If this Metro Court gig works out, that could really help them patch things up. Brook Lynn: Yeah. Um, it would make you odd man out. Dante: Well, you might not be aware of this, but there are currently only 2 people in this whole town who actually like me. That's Lulu and my mother. And if you stuck around, that would make 3. It's a pretty exclusive club. [SCENE_BREAK] [Michael sighs] Morgan: "I got you a Jeter jersey, but Jax said I couldn't send it to you in Pentonville. They'll never let you keep it. So, it'll be waiting for you when you get home. I still miss Matsui and Damon, but not as much as I miss my big brother." [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: How's Spinelli doing? Sam: Oh, Spinelli. Um, well, he won't come into the office. I actually found him at home in his pajamas buried in the computer. Jason: Is he trying to find a way to get Michael out? Sam: No, he is not. He is addicted to some online gaming tournament. He plays it till all hours of the night, Jason. He's obsessed with it. I kind of think it's his way of coping with feeling so helpless. Jason: Can you just find something for this guy to do to distract him, to make him feel useful? Sam: Yeah. I mean, I can put him on the whole conjugal visits thing. I mean, maybe he can find a loophole somewhere. Jason: Are you really... gonna leave our fate in Spinelli's hands? Sam: Oh, Jason, I am desperate. [Keys jingling] Guard #2: Back to your cell, Morgan. Sam: [Groans] [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Spinelli, it's Maxie. Maxie, your beloved non-wife? I'm sorry. You must not have heard me. Spinelli: The Jackal has pressing business and cannot be disturbed. Maxie: Apparently not using those social skills I was helping you cultivate. [Keyboard keys clicking] Maxie: Spinelli? Spinelli: Apologies, but focus is of the utmost importance. I've reached an expert level heretofore unknown in cyberspace. Maxie: Okay, well, you're not in your cyber world. You're here. And I need you. Spinelli: Well, email me the specifics, and I will give it my attention in due time. Maxie: Please listen to me. I know that Jason going to prison must be terrible for you. And I know that these computer games are a much-needed distraction. But I need you, too. Spinelli: I doubt that. You have your health and your freedom. What else could be of the utmost importance in Maximista's world? Maxie: My job. There's an art gallery opening in new York, and Kate wants me to go. I would really like it if you could be with me. I mean, I was thinking maybe we could even go a day early into the city and stay at one of those boutique hotels-- Spinelli: This does not sound urgent to me. Maxie: Well, it's got to be more important than whatever it is you're doing. You realize that if you refuse to go with me, I'm gonna have to find someone else. Spinelli: Is that a threat? Maxie: No. I'm just saying. Spinelli: If you care so little for the Jackal's love and are incapable of supporting my current emotional exigencies, then... I guess there's little I can do to stop you. [SCENE_BREAK] Claire: Am I right? Didn't Sonny just threaten to kill someone? Olivia: You know what? Um, Sonny likes to shoot off his mouth a little bit. Okay? And I choose to believe that he has the good sense to know that if he kills John Zacchara or anyone else, it's gonna hurt Michael's chances of getting out of prison. So, uh... so, we will just--we'll call that little incident today with you and your goons and Johnny on the sidewalk--we'll call that a misunderstanding. Okay? Claire: You braced John Zacchara on a public street? Sonny: Oh, Olivia was just-- she gets oversensitive at times. Claire: Uh-huh. And you're delusional. Okay? Because we agreed to set up Johnny for an arrest. I did not agree to turn a blind eye so you could murder him. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Maya. Maya: Dr. Hunter. Matt: You were supposed to have Mr. Bolton's scans delivered to me, yet I am still waiting. Maya: Radiology promised they'd have it here before 5:00. Matt: Yes, and I don't have them. You need to get them to me. Maya: I'm sorry. I won't let it happen again. I'll go follow up right now. Matt: No, there's no need to be sorry. You're here to learn. I'm here to teach. Maya: Okay. [Chuckles] Matt: And listen. You are showing quite a bit of promise. So, you should let those other interns know they should watch out. Maya: I'll be sure to tell them. Maxie: Matt, I'm so glad I found you. Matt: I'm working. Maxie: But at least you're speaking to me. Matt: Maya... how would you like to observe Mr. Bolton's surgery tomorrow? [Maya chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Wow. Something smells amazing. Dante: We were totally gonna wait for you, but then the-- Brook Lynn: The pasta, actually--it cooked too quickly. Dante: Well, I told her that this thing--for some reason, this stove cooks way faster. I don't know why. I mean-- Brook Lynn: Yeah. And I really didn't want it to get mushy, so I served it. I hope that's okay. Lulu: No. Of course. I mean, I'm the one who's late. Um... I actually ran into Carly on the way over here. How's that for coincidence? Brook Lynn: Wow. Did you, uh, say anything? Lulu: I...might have mentioned that Dante thinks you're a rockin' singer and she should hire you at the Metro Court. Dante: And what did she say? Lulu: That I should be an agent. I can't sing, but I can sell. Brook Lynn: Seriously? Lulu: Mm-hmm. Dante: Wow, that is great. Brook Lynn: Wow. Lulu, I mean, you're awesome. Lulu: Well, it's not a lock, but you know, she wants to talk to you. So... Dante: Well, hey. Now I guess you can have some wine. [All chuckle] Lulu: Thank you. Mmm. Oh, my God. Wow, you can really cook. This is incredible. Brook Lynn: Oh, thank you. But actually, Dante helped me. Lulu: Yeah, right. Dante: I did! I did. I remembered the secret recipe. Brook Lynn: But...let me tell you. It's only because his Nonna, she stole that recipe from my grandmother. It's ours. Dante: Wow. Actually, my Nonna got it from her mother, who brought it over from the old country. Brook Lynn: No. Dante: It's nutmeg and cinnamon. Brook Lynn: Oh. Oh! Look at that. Nice going, idiot. Now it's not a secret anymore. Dante: All right. Don't mind us. It's just an old Bensonhurst feud. Needless to say, we both equally created this amazing meal. Here. You want some cheese? Lulu: Well. This is what I like--a man who waits on me. So, um, anyway, Brook, if Carly asks you to audition, you would, right? Brook Lynn: Yeah. Of course. I would do anything. So... Dante: I was just telling Brook that if she decides to stick around, that would make 3 people in this great town that don't want to spit on me. Lulu: [Chuckles] Oh. And of course, it's all about you. Dante: Yes. [SCENE_BREAK] [Kate sighs] Coleman: Hello, foxy. Kate: I need a drink-- white wine. Oh, chardonnay. Pinot--you know what? Screw it. Make it a martini. Coleman: With extra olives to soothe my peacock's feathers, maybe? Kate: Mm-hmm. Coleman: So, what's got you so tense, baby? Kate: Ohh. Sometimes, I look at my employees and I think I am their mama swan, and they're all my cygnets. They're utterly helpless. All they can do is look at me with mouths gaping, squawking, "Feed me. Show me. Send me." Coleman: It's a burden. Kate: Nothing gets done right unless I do it myself. Coleman: You have very high standards, Miss Kate Howard. But unless you let those little birdies spread their wings, they're never gonna learn to fly, girl. Kate: Well, I'm not gonna lower my standards. Coleman: Hell, no. Hell, no. Come here. Come here. Kate: Mmm. Coleman: Now, about that tension you're feeling. Kate: Ohh. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Hello, big man. Max: Any news on the Michael front? Diane: Uh, do you mean, have we figured out a way to get him released? Something that will not have my license to practice law revoked? No, not yet. Max: Maybe I should bust him out of the joint. Diane: Heh heh heh. Honey, you're soused. Max: I still have feelings. Diane: So do I. Max: I have a confession to make. Diane: Oh. All right. Well then, why don't you pass me a dollar? We can make this purely professional. That way I can detach a little. Heh heh heh! Max: Michael's known me most of his life. He trusts me. He--dare I say it-- loves me like an uncle. Diane: And you love him. You have a soft spot in your heart for both of Sonny's sons, but especially Michael. Max: Great kids. I relate with Michael, you know, because of my own dad and Milo. Diane: Honey, you're a very good influence on those boys, but what's the confession? Max: Michael asked me to get him a special present for his 18th birthday-- a hooker. Diane: Ha ha! A what? Max: A prostitute, a working girl. He had been in that coma for a year. Everyone around him had grown up. He felt left behind. You know, he was worried all the other guys had it over on him, experiencing girls and, you know, sex. But Michael got a DUI on his birthday, and I told him I would not get him a prostitute while he was grounded. Diane: What a good disciplinarian you are. Max: The upshot is, Michael trusted me. That's why he came to me. This stays between you and I, right? Diane: Sweetheart, I'm the queen of keeping people's secrets. Max: I never did get Michael a girl. Franco came to town, and everything went to hell. You know, I thought about it at the resort, but I got nervous. Diane: Well, that was a good instinct. You were supposed to be guarding Michael. Max: I think you're missing my bigger point here. Michael went to prison never having had carnal knowledge of a girl-- of a woman, of a hooker, anyone. And it's my fault. Diane: Honey, you can get Michael his birthday present when he's released. Max: And if it's 5 years? I'm a terrible uncle. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: My problem--my problem is that I should have just gone home. Well, I didn't go home. Johnny: Okay, but you knew I was waiting here with a drink and a smile-- Olivia: No, no. I'm talking about months ago to Bensonhurst. Johnny: Same reason. Look, why don't we play some pool? You can take-- Olivia: Do you think we're gonna sit here and pretend that you didn't almost die today? Please, John. Please, before my head explodes, tell me that you're not gonna keep provoking Sonny into this war. [SCENE_BREAK] Claire: So, the truth, Sonny. Did your thugs confront Johnny on the street today? Sonny: Thugs? You watch those old Humphrey Bogart movies when you're alone at night? Heh heh heh! Claire: Goombahs, okay? Bodyguards, whatever. I don't really care what you call them. Did your guys rough up Johnny today? Sonny: I did what I told you I was gonna do--make Johnny angry enough, stupid enough to come after me, which isn't very difficult to do. And then you step in and arrest him. Claire: Assuming I'm in the neighborhood when it happens. What if Johnny pulled a gun on you today? Sonny: What, are you worried I might have died? It's very caring of you. Claire: No, no, no. I'm worried about the excuse you'll need to kill Johnny in "self-defense" and then claim you and I had an arrangement. Sonny: Johnny would be one more dead thug to you--make your life a little easier to live in. Claire: Don't do it again. Sonny: Okay. I won't do it again. How about we try it this way? I let Johnny land an illegal shipment, okay, right under my nose. He thinks he's doing something to me, okay? Then you come in. And you bust him. You send him to prison so he can sit with his old man, and they can have a great time in there-- Claire: Don't make the mistake of using me as the all-purpose enabler. I will not be manipulated into finessing John Zacchara's murder. Sonny: So, I'm supposed to let Johnny shoot at me? And I'm not allowed to defend my own life? [SCENE_BREAK] Maya: Uh, Mr. Bolton's film. Matt: You kicked ass in radiology. Good work. Maxie: Matt, do you think you could pay a little attention to me now? Matt: You need to find somebody else to play with, okay? I'm very busy. I have better things to do. [Sighs] So, lesson of the day--don't let radiologists pull rank just because you're an intern. You can thank me later. Maya: Flag on the play. I understand I have to follow doctor's orders, professionally speaking. But I don't have to let you hit on me just to make your girlfriend jealous. That's today's lesson. Maxie: I'm not his girlfriend! Were you really trying to make me jealous? Matt: No, that's your game with Spinelli. How's that working for you, by the way? Maxie: Not well, thank you very much. He's depressed, and I'm getting desperate. It actually occurred to me I would consider going on a real date with you. Matt: Well, maybe I'm busy. Maxie: Or maybe you're finished working in 20 minutes. I know where the doctors sign in. Matt: Okay. All right. Fine. I'll buy you a mercy drink at Jake's later. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] [Keyboard keys clicking] [Knock on door] Carly: Spinelli, it's Carly. Can you open up? [Knock on door] [Spinelli sighs and exhales] Carly: Hi. Spinelli: Hi. Um, did you make your journey to Pentonville? How--how is Stone Cold? Carly: He's fine. He's calm. He's--he's Jason. He's also Michael's only hope of getting out of prison in one piece. Don't let anyone tell you that Jason shouldn't be there, because Michael's already been in a fight. Spinelli: Is young Mr. Sir okay? Carly: He says he is. I hate to think what would happen to Michael if Jason weren't there. [Sighing] Oh, God. This is-- this is all on Dante, you know? This is all on that self-righteous hypocrite's head. And Dante needs to start paying today. Spinelli: Um, as always, my loyalty is to Stone Cold and Michael. How do we stand on your revenge endeavor? Carly: Well, Brook Lynn's helping me. Spinelli: And, uh, I am compiling a full financial profile on Dante. It just-- it just might take a while. Carly: Well, I don't want you to worry, because I'm gonna rescue Lulu from that faithless cheater. I mean, Brook Lynn is gorgeous, right? What man wouldn't be tempted? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I'm actually really impressed with the meal. It was good. Dante: Well, thank you-- Lulu: Did you do-- Dante: For once. Lulu: [Laughing] Did you make the garlic? Is that-- Dante: I made the garlic. Lulu: No, the garlic bread. Dante: [Laughing] I made the bread, too. And then I put the garlic butter on it. [Elevator whirring] Lulu: Oh, my gosh. Wait. Are you leaving? No. Dante, tell her she can't leave. Dante: Okay. You don't have to go. Brook Lynn: Actually, I do. 'Cause if I'm gonna stay in town, I have to take care of a lot of things. Plus, if I'm going to impress Carly, I'm gonna need my rest. And this was supposed to be dinner for two, so... Dante: Well, um, it was great having you here. And it was fun tearing up the kitchen together. Brook Lynn: I left it a mess. Lulu: Oh, my gosh. You did plenty. Just--don't even worry about it. Call me tomorrow. Brook Lynn: I will. And thank you so much for talking to Carly. I'm not sure how I'm gonna thank you, but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna think of something. So... Lulu: Okay. Brook Lynn: All right. Bye. Lulu: Bye. Brook Lynn: Have a nice night. Dante: See ya. Lulu: Don't you love it how things work out? I mean, Kate's hissy fit put me right where I needed to be to run into Carly. And now Brook might be able to stay in Port Charles for a while. Wouldn't that be wonderful? [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] [Jason sighs] Jason: I got visits from Sam and your mom. Michael: Well, I figured Mom would want to see you after she left me. Jason: I can't blame her, you know. She's worried about you. Michael: Unh. [Clears throat] I think she'll be fine now that you're here with me. [Sighs] I mean, you do realize that she thinks you can fix anything, right? I--I swear, she's got you confused with Superman. Jason: Your mom gives me way too much credit. Michael: I don't know. You've always been there for her-- and all of us--a lot. Jason: If I were anywhere near as good as your mother thinks, I would have done a lot better by you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Lucky sighs] Lucky: Uhh! Aah! Maya: Uh, that's helpful. I know when I get upset, beating a large building always makes me feel better. Lucky: Hi, Maya. Maya: Hey. Lucky: Yeah, sorry. I just, uh, went head-to-head with my brother. Maya: Ethan? I might have guessed. Lucky: No. No, not Ethan, my other half brother--the one I was supposed to trust, the one who screwed me over big-time. Maya: Well, here's a thought. Next time, hit him instead of the wall. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: I know that you feel terrible, my poor, sweet Max. Tell you what. Why don't we go home, and I can help you take your mind off your troubles? Max: I'm just not feeling it tonight, Diane. Diane: Yeah. Yeah. You haven't, uh, felt it ever since Michael was sentenced. So, how long is this period of mourning supposed to last? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Just remember that I'm only here to make Spinelli jealous and have him fight to get me back. And win. Matt: Do you have any idea how convoluted that is? Maxie: If you have such a problem with it, you can bail and let someone else hit on me. Matt: Yeah? Honestly, I don't see the guys lining up right now. It could be possible you're not as irresistible as you might think. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: If Sonny wants to take a couple of shots at me, let him. At least he'll end up in prison where he belongs. Olivia: John, are you really ready to lose me? Because that is where this is headed. I am not gonna sit around and watch you get yourself killed. Brook Lynn: Hello. Wow. Olivia sure left in a hurry. Was it past her bedtime or something? Johnny: Or something. Brook Lynn: Dante's ma--she's so hot for someone her age. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I was the one who killed Claudia. You're not responsible for that. Jason: You should have never been in the position in the first place, Michael. Michael: Jason... if you were in that cabin, what would you have done? Exactly. Maybe you should stop treating me like a kid and let me take responsibility for the things that I do. Jason: I just waited too long. You know, I'm just trying to teach you how to get by in the world now. Michael: Don't get me wrong. I doubt I would even be alive if you weren't there to look out for me my whole life. So, just stop feeling guilty. You're here now, and I am glad. I mean, hey, it takes living in a cell to realize that you're not actually perfect. [SCENE_BREAK] Claire: No free passes, Sonny. Sonny: I only want what we agreed on--to take Johnny Zacchara down by any means possible. Claire: As long as it's legal. Olivia is convinced that you want to take out Johnny-- Sonny: Don't worry about Olivia. She's irrational. She doesn't want to see her boyfriend end up in prison or dead. Claire: How do you do it? Sonny: What? Claire: How do you have so many kids by so many women, but you seem to keep them all straight? Sonny: If you want to get into my personal life, that's a conversation best had over a filet mig-- Carly: Excuse me. I just came back from Pentonville. Would you like to hear all about it? Sonny: Of course I would. Carly: Great. I'm not gonna discuss Michael in front of Federal Prosecutor Walsh. Claire: I was leaving. Don't try to double-cross me. I can make it very ugly for you. Carly: You're seriously trying to hit on the woman who put our son in prison? [SCENE_BREAK] Maya: What's the prognosis? Lucky: Well, I don't think it's broken, but you're the one who's gonna be a doctor, so you tell me. Maya: Wiggle your fingers. Can you bend them? Well, I may just be an intern, but it doesn't take a PhD to know that fist versus wall-- Lucky: Yeah. Maya: The fist is gonna lose. Lucky: Right. Maya: Here. This should help. Lucky: Oh, that's sweet. But you know, this might work on my son, but-- Maya: Uh-uh-uh. See, that's where you're wrong. Lucky: Whoa! Aah! Damn, that's cold. Maya: Yeah. Well, ice reduces the swelling and helps numb the pain. Lucky: It's really sticky, too. Maya: Oh, well, you can wash it off when you get home. Lucky: You just could have asked for a cup of ice. Maya: Well, that's no fun, now, is it? Lucky: [Chuckles] Jeez. Hey, what kind of music do you like? Maya: All kinds. Lucky: Yeah? Me, too. It was a gift from my father and your grandmother, actually. I started, like, an LP collection from some blues records that Mary Mae gave me when I was younger. Maya: You've got LPs? Lucky: Yes, and a turntable. If you ever want to check out the collection, you should feel free to come by sometime. Maya: You're on. Let me see. [Chuckles] Lucky: Wow. That is really cold. Maya: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable living a normal life out in the world while Michael's locked up. Diane: But Michael loves you, Max. He would want you to solider on in his absence. Max: Shh. No. I failed him. I can't be all romantic with you while Michael lives on chipped beef and an hour of sunlight. Diane: Are you--are you telling me that you intend to remain chaste until Michael is released? Coleman, I need a shot of vodka! Bring the bottle! [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Okay. Maybe I'll just have to prove to you how irresistible I am. Why don't you pick any guy you can think of, and I'll show you that I can have him wrapped around my finger in 10 minutes. Matt: Heh. You have no idea how us guys work. I mean, it's not that difficult for a beautiful girl to catch our eye. Maxie: So, you think I'm beautiful. Interesting. Go ahead. Pick someone. Matt: Okay. Me. Maxie: That doesn't count. We already established that you find me attractive. Matt: So is an x-ray, in its own way. Maxie: Can an x-ray do this? [SCENE_BREAK] Brook Lynn: Why was Olivia so upset? Johnny: She's upset about my current business situation. Brook Lynn: Oh. Financial problems? Johnny: More so the target on my back. Brook Lynn: Really? Sounds interesting. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You know, I cannot believe Brook made such a good meal with no recipe, making it up as she went along? Dante: You know what? She's like my mother and all the other Falconeri women and Cerullo women I grew up with. They... cooking is like breathing to them. Lulu: And the boys learn how to play stickball and teach themselves how to wait on people hand and foot? Dante: And, uh... keep their women happy. Lulu: Oh, I see. So, pickup lines have been passed down for generations? Dante: Well, I know there's more to happiness than a good pickup line. Woman: I'm not used to getting things the easy way, my life has been up and down, and all these years, the price I've paid for honesty had been my heart on the ground, then you came around, and everything was clear, you came around, and all I need is here because you came around it's not that I had wanted all the fairy tales or even needed one, I guess my mind had reasoned out the reasons for a perfect boy for this girl, then you came around [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Okay. Let's go through it again. Your hand-- Michael: It's okay. Jason: All right. Let's go. [Both grunting] Jason: Get your hands-- keep your hands up. Are you ready to do this or not? Michael: Yeah, I'm ready-- Jason: Okay. So, let's go. Good. Good. Good. That's good. Better. Better. Good. Good. Just-- whoa. Michael: I had you. [Panting] Jason: Y-yeah, you did. You had me. Michael: You didn't let me win, did you? Jason: No, no, I didn't. You're doing good. Michael: All right. Jason: Oh. Look who's coming. See? You don't take your eyes off the other...guy. Michael: Yeah, I got you. Jason: You got that? Michael: Yeah. Jason: Okay. Let's go. Right here. Right here. Give me a right. Good. Right here. Go. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I don't want to fight. Carly: Why didn't you tell me Michael got beat up? You didn't think I would see the bruises? Sonny: I didn't want to upset you because Jason's in Pentonville doing what he can to keep him safe, and we need to concentrate on getting Michael released. Carly: Is that where little miss fed comes in? Sonny: Absolutely. Don't be jealous. Carly: Oh, my God. I'm not jealous. I'm just doing my part in your little drama, Sonny. I've watched you seduce women from Alexis to Kate Howard and tons in between. I am an expert critic on your technique. Hell, even Claudia fell for it. Sonny: Well, that was just business, though. Carly: With benefits. Sonny: I hated the evil bitch. Carly: I don't care. Okay? I don't care. I just want my son home. And if you sleeping with Claire can help, knock yourself out. Tell her no one understands you. Tell her you've given up on love--that only she can see into your soul. I don't care. Do it fast, though. The sooner you sleep with Claire, the sooner I can get my son out of Pentonville.

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Mattie: Hey. Reed: Billy's still not out. Mattie: They're working as fast as they can. Reed: This is all my fault. I'm the reason that he came. I called him. I'm the reason that he's still in there. Charlie: Dude, this was all one big accident. I mean, we shouldn't have been in there. That's not even the question, but you had nothing to do with the place getting torched. Cane: Charlie's right, reed. Billy saved your life, and he would not regret it for a second. Charlie: And he's gonna make it out soon, too. Cane: You guys have no idea how many times I've seen billy bounce back from the brink, all right? If anyone's gonna survive this, it's gonna be him. Reed: Nick, I'm so sorry that we were in there. Nick: Look, I don't care about that right now, reed. Did everyone make it out okay? Reed: Billy's still inside. Nick: Excuse me. Sir? This is my building, and there's someone in there. What's going on? How's it looking? The place suffered a major internal collapse. At this point, I have to be straight with you. It's not likely anyone survived. Excuse me. Victoria: I went to the warehouse to make sure that every single last face mask was destroyed. Victor: Sweetheart, you had no other choice. Victoria: Well, I owed it to my customers. Someone could have gotten sick just like me or worse. Victor: And I'm still concerned about your health. Victoria: Dad, there's no reason to be. Victor: You just came out of the hospital. Maybe you should still be there. Victoria: Listen, I know, but I'm doing fine. The toxins are almost completely out of my body. I'm more concerned about the fate of my company. It's looking pretty terminal right now. So I've been giving this some thought, and I know that I have three choices. I can declare brash & sassy bankrupt, I can bail the company out with my own money, or I can sell it to you. Victor: Okay, let's sort this out. Using your own money to bail out your company is a no-no. To declare bankruptcy, you know exactly what that would do to your résumé, right? Victoria: [ Sighs ] Victor: Leaves one alternative, and you were adamantly against that, the idea that I would bail you out. Victoria: I know that. In a perfect world, but like i said, I've been considering my options very carefully, and i have to be realistic and pragmatic. Victor: And so do I. Do you really think it's a good idea that you and I work together again? Victoria: Hold on a second. What are you saying here? I don't understand. Are you rescinding your offer to save me? Lily: Oh, my god. Oh, thank god! Oh, my god. I have been so worried. Are you okay? Charlie: We're fine. Mattie: How did you find out? Lily: I got a text from your dad when I landed, and I came right here with phyllis from the airport. I'm glad that you guys are okay. Cane: I'm sorry if I scared you. Lily: I am so sorry that you had to go through this alone. Phyllis: Cane said that billy was here, that he helped save the kids. What -- what's going on? Where is he? I haven't seen him. Nick: No one has. Phyllis: Well, he -- he pulled reed and his friends out of the building. Shouldn't the emts be looking him over or something? Nick: He did get the kids out, but the firefighters haven't been able to locate him yet. He's still in there. Phyllis: What? Oh, my god. Billy. Billy: [ Coughs ] [ Strained ] Help! [ Groans ] [ Breathing heavily ] Help! Help! Nick: [ Sighs ] Reed: Nick, um, I swear, I'm so, so sorry that we came here. I mean, it was the dumbest thing I think I've ever done. Nick: It's not the time, reed. Reed: Really, I-I'm sorry. Just the fact that the thought even crossed my mind, I've been beating myself up about it. And I don't want you to hold back, either. Nick: Look, am I pissed off that you and your friends snuck into my bar to party? I absolutely am. But is this the time to lecture you about it? Reed: It's not? Nick: Look, you just got out of a burning building. How much punishment you looking to fit in tonight? Reed: There's one thing that you really definitely need to know. I guarantee you there's no way that we started that fire. Nick: Yeah, you don't need to convince me. Reed: What do you think caused it? Nick: I wish I knew. I'm sure the firefighters will figure that out. Right now you need to get ahold of your mom and tell her what's going on. She needs to know about billy. Victoria: So, uh, were you ever intending to help me? Victor: [ Sighs ] Do you really need to ask that? Victoria: I don't know, dad. I'm just wondering. Is this another one of your infamous tests, which clearly i failed? Victor: Sweetheart, it is not a test. Why are you coming to that conclusion? Victoria: I'm just wondering what you're looking for from me. Victor: It's very simple, my love, okay? I want you to finally acknowledge that if you and i work together, we are stronger together than apart. And if I am to bail out your company, I want you to be happy about it, not resent me for it. [ Cellphone rings ] Excuse me. It's nicholas. Yes? Nick: Hey, I'm trying to get ahold of vick, but she won't pick up her phone. Victor: Oh, well, she's right here. He wants to talk to you. Victoria: Hey, nick, what's up? Nick: Listen, reed and the ashby kids were at the underground tonight, and a fire broke out. Victoria: What? A fire? Is reed okay? Nick: No, he's fine. Everyone got out. Um... but it's billy. [ Cellphone rings ] Jack: Hey, phyllis, I know you're just getting back from dallas. Phyllis: I'm here. I just got off the plane. Jack: Oh, I'm working out of home, and I got a problem. I can't find the materials that we discussed. Phyllis: What are you talking about? Jack: Your notes from the conference. Phyllis: I e-mailed you all of that stuff. Jack: Okay, maybe your wi-fi wasn't working. I can't find anything here. Phyllis: Okay, look, um, i can't deal with this right now with you, jack. Jack: Hold on. You seem tense. Phyllis: Oh, I apologize. There's a situation. Jack: Situation? Are you okay? Phyllis: I'm fine. It's billy. Jack: Of course it's billy. It's always billy. What has little brother done to screw things up this time? Phyllis? Hey, where are you? Phyllis: I'm at the underground. There has been a fire. It's serious. Billy was in there. He is still in there. He might not have survived. Billy: [ Coughs ] Help! [ Coughs ] Anybody there?! Ah! Help! I can't move! Anybody! Yeah, I hear you, buddy! Billy: [ Sighs ] Okay. Now we're getting somewhere. Who am I talking to? Genoa city fire department. Billy: Hey, man. You got a name? Tom. The name's tom. Billy: Hey, tom. Nice to meet you, man. Tom: I'm guessing you're billy abbott. Billy: Yeah. Unfortunately. Tom: Hey, billy. Billy: Yeah? Tom: You're yelling, so that's a good sign. You okay in there? Billy: Oh, yeah, man. Never better. Tom: Fair enough. Can you give me some idea what it's like where you are? Billy: Well, for one thing, this halloween party sucks. Tom: [ Chuckles ] Wise cracks. Another good sign. Billy: Tom. The kids get out safe? Tom: They sure did. Billy: All of them? Tom: We got three kids in excellent shape. Since you're the reason for that, we've been trying real hard to find you. You're a tough guy to pin down. Billy: Yeah, you're not the first person to say that. Tom: Just hang tight. We're gonna get you out of there. Billy: Easier said than done, man. Tom: Yeah? Billy: I hope there's more than one of you. Tom: Why's that? Billy: Well, once again, I've put myself in a hell of a predicament. [ Sighs ] I'm good and stuck in here, man. Tom: Okay, copy that. I'm gonna get more help. But in the meantime, do me a favor. Billy: Yep. Tom: No sudden moves, okay? This place is kind of unstable. We could do without anything else falling in on us. Billy: Roger that, man. I got you. Charlie: We learned a lesson we're never gonna forget. Mattie: And we couldn't be sorrier. Charlie: Coming here was a majorly lame move. Cane: Uh, my thoughts exactly. Mattie: We should have just stayed home and watched horror movies with you. Cane: Yeah, you should've. Charlie: Instead we ended up living through one. Lily: Well, living is the key word here. Cane: You know you were lucky this was a close call, right? Mattie: Yeah, we know. We're really lucky to be alive. Lily: Yeah, and you're luckier that you both weren't seriously hurt. Charlie: I hate that we freaked you both out like that. Lily: It's fine. Teenagers and freakouts are a package deal. Cane: Yeah, but the parents of the other kids are gonna want answers. Lily: And the police. Cane: Mm-hmm. Mattie: The police? Lily: Yeah, you broke into a nightclub that burned to the ground. Charlie: We didn't break in. We had a key. Cane: Hang on a second. How did you get a key to the underground? Mattie: Reed got it. Lily: Reed? Cane: [ Sighs ] We got news. Tom: We found your friend billy. He's alive. Phyllis: Thank god. Unfortunately, he's trapped in a pretty precarious spot. Phyllis: Oh, well, that's, uh, billy's style. He usually can get out of those, though, right? Nick: What do you mean, he's trapped? Tom: It looks like the ceiling came down on him. Now, once we get more information, we'll pass it along. Right now, I'm going back in with the team. Phyllis: O-okay. Can you please give him a message from phyllis? Uh, uh, just tell him that she needs to see him so that we can finish the fight we were having. Okay? He also, uh, he needs to get out of there real soon, okay, or I'm gonna kill him! Verbatim! Tom: Yes, ma'am. Phyllis: Thank you! He's gonna be all right. I know he is. Victoria: Okay, are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital? Reed: Yes, mom. The emt checked me out. I'm all good. Victor: You gave us quite a scare, you know. Reed: I know, grandpa. I'm sorry. Victor: I'm glad you're all right. That's the most important thing. Reed: And I promise not to do anything that stupid ever again. Victor: You better not. Victoria: [ Sighs ] Oh. Reed: I'm really sorry, mom. I mean, about this whole night. Victoria: Look, don't apologize. Don't feel guilty. It wasn't your fault. It was just a freak accident, that's all. Lily: Actually, victoria, he does need to apologize. And that's just for starters. Cane: Do you want to tell her or should we? Victoria: First of all, don't talk to my son that way. I don't know what you heard, but reed didn't start this fire. Lily: No, but he's the reason why our kids were all in there when the place burned down. Cane: And he's the reason billy's still trapped in there, you see, 'cause he had this great idea to break in and start his own party. Right? Do you want to defend him now? Is that what you want to do? Victoria: Is that true? Reed: I didn't mean for anything bad to happen. Lily: Yeah, well, look how well that turned out. Victor: Your building up to fire code? Nick: You mean you don't already know? I'm surprised. You've managed to insinuate yourself into every other aspect of my life. I thought you would be pleased with this result. Victor: Wait a minute. Are you implying that I had something to do with this? Jack: Chief, chief, uh, can you tell me the latest? I'm billy abbott's brother, jack. Mr. Abbott is currently pinned down by substantial debris. Our emergency team is doing their best to release him using extreme caution, but it's slow going given the precarious state of the building. Now, we want to get him out before there's any further collapse, which could be imminent. But the way he's described his leg as being pinned, they may need to take drastic action. Phyllis: How drastic? In these situations, it's protocol to call in an orthopedic surgeon. Now, worst-case scenario, if we assess it's the only way to get him out fast and safe, we may need to consider amputating that leg. Phyllis: Are you telling me the only way billy is getting out of this building is if he loses a leg? Victoria: But that's just speculation, and it's -- it's worst-case scenario, of course. Phyllis: Yes, nobody has officially decided this, am i right? I'm saying it's a scenario we may need to seriously consider. Now, we're trying to remove the heavy debris that's pinning him down, but this building is in a highly unstable state. I can't risk anyone else being seriously injured if there's another collapse, so we need to look at the quickest way to get him out of there. Jack: There's got to be some other way. Victor: Excuse me, chief. Mr. Newman. Victor: If there's anything you need, anything you need in terms of resources or special equipment, you let me know. I'll get it to you. Jack: That won't be necessary. I am billy's brother. I will see to it you have whatever you need to have the best resources at hand. I appreciate the offers, gentlemen, but there's no time for any of that. We've got to get mr. Abbott out of there fast, before what's left of that building comes down on top of him. Jack: [ Sighs ] Thank you for letting me know about this. Phyllis: Glad you came. Jack: I drove all the way here thinking he might be dead. I never imagined anything like this. Phyllis: Well, quite a testament, three of us coming together like this, dropping our own crap, pulling for billy. Victoria: Yeah, it's got to count for something, I guess. Jack: I sure as hell hope so. Nick: Pretty classy move, you offering to help billy like that. Victor: You know, times like this, son, illustrate the power of money, how much good it can do, okay, instead of throwing it away on a whim. Nick: So even in a life-or-death situation like this, you can still find a way to get in a dig at me. Victor: After you implied that I was involved with this? You know how sickening it is that you, my son, accusing me of arson, of wanting to hurt innocent people? Nick: I'm just saying, the underground was closed tonight. Should have been empty. Perfect night to torch the place. But don't worry, dad. I'm not gonna be coming to you for any help. Victor: You won't get a dime from me. I don't care how far down you sink. Not a dime, okay? Now, go to paul williams and tell him about your cockamamie theory. Nick: Chief, uh, any theories on how this fire started? It's too early to say, but we'll leave that to the investigative team, but from my first look, I'd say it started in your bar area. Jack: Chief, billy is my only brother. I-I have to see him before... you have to let me in there. Billy: [ Breathing heavily ] [ Coughs ] [ Debris clatters ] Tom! You there, man?! Talk to me, man! You there?! Tom! [ Thudding ] Tom?! Tom: I'm right here, pal. Billy: [ Sighs ] Oh, man, I was missing you there for a second. Tom: Been working on your escape plan. And got some extra motivation to get you out of there. Billy: Not sure I need any of that. Tom: Trust me. Any guy needs this. Billy: What do you got? Tom: I got a message for you from a hot blonde named phyllis. Billy: Phyllis. That's my girlfriend. Or was, maybe I should say. Tom: We figured as much. Billy: Is she here? She's supposed to be in dallas. Tom: I guess she missed you. Billy: [ Breathing heavily ] How's she look? Tom: [ Chuckles ] Like a walking fire hazard. Billy: That's my girl. Tom: She was real clear, billy. She wants me to tell you something. Billy: Well, come on, man. Don't leave me hanging here. Tom: She needs you to get out of this ashcan as soon as possible. [ Debris clattering ] Billy: Tom? You got to level with me here. What are my chances of getting out of here? Tom, talk to me, please. Tom. Tom: Yeah. I'm still here. Billy: Don't sugarcoat this, man. Just tell me what's going on. Tom: The fire's caused a lot of structural damage. Billy: Yeah, I can see that. Tom: With fires of this size and what I saw walking through... Billy: Tom, rip the band-aid off, man. Talk to me. Tom: There's a good chance this building will collapse in on us any moment. Billy: [ Exhales deeply ] "The young and the restless" will continue. Jack: Let me be as clear about this as I possibly can. I am not grandstanding. I'm not trying to manipulate you. I want to go in there and take whatever risk I have to, to get my brother out of there. I believe you, mr. Abbott. But I'm also duty-bound to prevent citizens from risking their lives. Jack: You said the fire is out! But what's left of that building is unstable at best. As it is, I'm at the point where I might have to pull my men out of there. Jack: Okay, you've made that very clear. Allow me the same thing. I will write whatever check you want for a donation. I will sign a waiver. Anything you ask for. I can't let you go in there, sir. Jack: Okay, you're gonna have to restrain me physically. You're not gonna be able to keep me away from my family! Nick: Right there with you, jack. Phyllis: We all are. Reed: I thought billy's brother hated him. Victoria: Reed, please stop. Jack: No, no, it -- it's all right. It's all right. Billy and I fight. A lot. That happens in some families. In this family, though, when we are facing the unthinkable, we pull together. We face it together. Billy is not gonna be in that building alo-- are you gonna give me a helmet, or am I going in without one? We're clear? You're going in there entirely at your own risk? Jack: Absolutely. Absolutely. Everybody, if I decide to sue the gc fire department, you are on the chief's side, right? Understood? [ Sighs deeply ] Phyllis: I want you to be careful, all right? You tell him to get his lazy butt out here pronto. Okay? Victoria: Good luck, jack. Just give him my love. Jack: What? No last-minute taunts or insults? This may be your last chance. Victor: Our battle won't end tonight. Not like this. Jack: Well, thank you. That will give me a little incentive to make it out of there alive. Nick: Come on, jack. Jack: Yeah. Be very, very careful. Jack: Thank you. Thank you. Lily: Okay, it's getting late. Cane: Yeah, it is. Come on. Let's get you guys home. Come on. Let's go. Mattie: No, I need to stay here and be there for reed. Cane: Sweetheart, you're exhausted. Just let's go home. Lily: Listen, we don't know how late we're gonna be here, okay? We're calling it a night. Mattie: Okay, then don't try to stop me, because I'm gonna say goodbye to him. Charlie: Yeah, me, too. I'll -- I'll just be a second. Hey, man. Reed: Hey. Charlie: Look, I just wanted to let you know I got to head out with my parents. Reed: It's all right. Charlie: And I hope billy makes it out safe. Reed: Me, too. Charlie: See ya. Reed: Really messed up big time, huh? Mattie: If you did, then so did charlie and I. I'm really sorry they're making me leave, but I'll be sending you good thoughts all night. Text me if billy gets out, okay? Lily: Mattie, come on. Victoria: Thank you, dad, for offering to pay for those resources. It was really -- Victor: I wanted to, okay? Victoria: I know. It meant a lot to me. I really can't tell you how much. Does mom know what's going on? I should give her a call. Victor: Sweetheart, I'll let your mother know everything. Now, listen to me very carefully. You just came out of the hospital. I don't want you to be stressed anymore, all right? I'll do whatever you need. Victoria: It's too much, dad. It's just all too much right now. It's too much. [ Sighs ] Victor: Listen to me. Victoria: [ Sighs ] Victor: I'll take care of everything. If you want to come back to newman enterprises, I'll buy brash & sassy, okay? No strings attached. It's your baby, and I want to save it for you, all right? Victoria: You would do that? Victor: Yes, I would. Okay? I'll pay off your loans. Employees will be safe. And your company will be solid again, okay? Victoria: Thank you. [ Voice breaking ] Thank you, dad. [ Sighs ] Billy: [ Breathing heavily ] Health department is gonna have your ass, nick. This place is a dump. [ Debris clatters ] Aah! [ Exhales deeply ] Ooh! [ Sighs ] Tom, you out there?! Tom! [ Breathing heavily ] Hell, I'm gonna go there right now. Okay. Tom, you need to hear me here for a second, okay? If this is my last chance, you need to get a message to the people I love! Tom, can you hear me?! Jack: You're not gonna die on us, billy. You're not gonna die on us. You hear me? You're gonna have to deal with the people you love face to face. Billy: Jack? Jack: Even the ones you don't care about. Billy: Jack! Jack: I'm right here, buddy. I'm right here. [ Debris clatters ] Jack: Hey. I'm not alone here. Get up here. I need help moving. Jack: There's a whole gang of people out there who don't want to lose you. Billy: And I don't want them to lose you, jack. Get out of here. Jack: No, no, it's too late for that. Billy: Listen to me. They just told me the building could come down, jack. You got to get out of here. Jack: If you think I'm going out there empty-handed and face the wrath of phyllis, not a chance. He's pinned under debris! Jack: Billy, listen to me. Victoria and phyllis are holding hands out there right now, hugging -- [ Wood thuds ] Billy: Hugging. You got to be kidding me. Come on, man. I'm smoke damaged. I'm not delirious. Jack: Listen to me. Would I lie to you? In a place like this, would I? [ Sighs ] Even victor is out there, trying to inspire everyone. Billy: Really? The mustache? For me? That's a hell-freezing-over moment. Jack: Yeah, he's doing the same, old thing -- waving a blank check in front of the fire chief. Billy: Yeah? You sure that's not to keep me buried under here? Hurry, hurry! Hey! Jack: You might have something there. [ Debris clatters ] Billy: Ah! I need more guys up here! Jack: You okay? Billy: Yeah, I'm fine. Jack? Jack: Yeah? Talk to me. He's in the office! Across from the restrooms! Billy: I need to ask you a favor, okay? I know I'm the last person in the world to ask you a favor, especially when this -- Jack: Cut the big preamble, okay? Billy: It's about -- about my kids -- johnny and katie. You need to take care of them if I don't make it out of here. Okay? Jack: Me? Billy: Jack. Jack: You want me helping victoria take care of your kids? Billy: You're the only one that can handle it. I know how much they love you. Just remind them how much I love them. And more importantly, teach them to be better than their old man. Will you do that for me? Jack: I'm gonna teach you something right now. You got no business talking like that. Billy: I'm serious, jack. Jack: You got to save your energy. Billy: Listen to me. Just say that you'll do it. I need to hear you say it, jack. Tell me you'll do it. Jack: I'll do it. I'll do it. Can we stop talking like this? Billy: Yep. [ Sighs ] Jack: Listen, there's still time for them to get you unpinned and get you out of here. Billy: We both know the window's closing by the second. Hurry! Billy: You got to get out of here. Jack: No. It's too late for that. Billy: Jack, get out! My life's not worth risking yours for! Jack: Stop -- stop talking like that. Billy: No, I'm serious. [ Thud ] Hey, I need help moving stuff up here! Billy: Your life will be so much easier without me in it. We both know that. Jack: No, come on. Stop that. Billy: Oh, I've been a disaster since the second i could walk. And it's even worse than you think, jack. Jack: Oh, billy, come on. Billy: You know those stupid face masks, the ones that i blamed you for? They're my fault. My fault. How's that? I cut corners in the factory, and I put victoria in the hospital, and it could have been worse than that. I could have put thousands of people in the hospital. Jack: No, no, no, no. You didn'T. You didn'T. Billy: Or put them in the graveyard. Jack: You didn'T. They stopped it in time. Victoria's fine. Everything's all right. Billy: It's not all right, jack. I asked the fireman to give my loved ones a message, and I was thinking about you the whole time. I'm sorry for everything I've done to you. The lying, the spying, the accusations. Most of all, for phyllis, jack. I'm so sorry. Jack: Billy, don'T. We don't have to go there, not here, not now. Billy: There's no better place than right now, jack. [ Debris clatters ] No place better, right? I'm sorry, jack. [ Breathing heavily ] The way that I got with phyllis while she -- she was still your wife, I've done nothing to make it up to you. Nothing. Aside from my kids, it's my biggest regret. [ Breathing heavily ] And I've done nothing. I'm so sorry. I've done nothing to earn your forgiveness, and that's what sucks the most. Jack: Billy... dad taught me a lot of things. The thing I've had the hardest time learning is forgiveness. You think I'd be a whole lot better. Dad showed me again and again. Repeatedly. He forgave me the unforgivable. I'm here because of dad. Billy: It's obligation, right? Jack: No, no. It's so much more than that. All the hate and recrimination and accusations and anger and... everything we've done to each other for the last year, it's wrong. It's completely wrong. You can't wish a brother away. And...abandoning and hatred and...barring you, none of it makes sense. None of it makes any sense. You're my brother. Billy: [ Coughs ] Jack: You will always be my brother. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Charlie: Can we just go to bed? Lily: Not yet. Good night, you guys. Mattie: Good night. Cane: Thank you for not letting me have it back there. Lily: About what? Cane: For letting all this go down while I was in charge. Lily: No, it's not your fault. They lied to you, said they were somewhere safe. If anything, you should be upset with me. Cane: Why? Lily: Because I didn't listen. You told me that reed was a bad influence, and you were right. Cane: Well, tonight was bad. We were lucky, you know, 'cause we could have lost it all, but we didn'T. Lily: I know. Kind of puts things in perspective, doesn't it? Cane: Yeah. Victoria: It's been too long. Nick: You don't know that. Phyllis: Well, we don't know anything. They could be pulling bodies out of there for all we know. Reed: How am I gonna live with myself? Billy could be dead, and it's all my fault. Victor: Reed, listen to me. It was an accident. Stop being so hard on yourself, all right? [ Footsteps approach ] Jack: Don't ever say my brother doesn't know how to close a place down, especially when it's burnt to the ground. Billy: Hey, guys. Victoria: Hey. Phyllis: Hi. Phyllis: How's the leg? Billy: [ Sighs ] You know the feeling of pins and needles and then your circulation comes back? Times that by a thousand. Phyllis: You okay? You're really okay? Billy: Well, when I heard there was a hottie named phyllis out here rooting for me, it kind of made my pain go away. Phyllis: I've been known to have that effect from time to time. Billy: I thought I blew things with you for good. Phyllis: Just because you almost died on me doesn't mean that we're good. You are still a bastard, billy abbott, but you're just one damn lucky one. Cane: What you said about perspective earlier, I couldn't agree more, you know, 'cause once I realized our family was safe, it made me think about our situation in a different way. Lily: That's good. I mean, knowing that we can put the bitterness and petty issues behind us and pull together when we have to... I think it'll make the divorce hearing that much easier. Victoria: Well, I've made my decision. Victor: And? Victoria: Brash & sassy and i are coming back to newman. [ Chuckles ] Victor: That makes me so happy, my sweetheart. Victoria: Thank you, daddy. Me, too. Thank you. Can you excuse me? Victor: Yeah. Victoria: Okay. Victor: Go. Reed: Billy, you were like a total superhero tonight. Billy: What do you mean like a superhero? I mean, come on. Nick: Whatever. Everybody knows superheroes don't get trapped in buildings. Billy: [ Chuckles ] Victoria: Excuse me for a minute. Can I have a minute with billy? Hey, I just wanted to say thank you so much for saving reed's life. I'll never forget it. Billy: Right time, right place. Victoria: How are you feeling? Billy: Honestly, I feel great. What was that for? Victoria: For causing the whole face mask fiasco. I know you were behind it. My dad's investigators found you out. Oh, and another thing. You're fired. Dad. Reed. Billy: [ Sighs ] Phyllis: Let's go. [NEXT_ON] Hilary: It's my duty as a journalist to report the facts, warts and all. Chelsea: Is that a threat? Nick: This is the second hit this place has taken. Maybe this is fate's way of telling me to move on. Abby: Let's do it. Zack: Do what? Abby: Live together.

Reed apologized to Nick for breaking in

[Doorbell rings] Jackie: I have absolutely nothing to say! You can write whatever you want to sell your bloody papers! Go away! Eric: Jackie, it's Eric. Let me in. I want to see you. Jackie: Eric, before you say anything, there's something that you have to know. What Nick did, selling his Marone shares to buy Forrester Creations was just as much a surprise to me as it had to be for you. But of course, that's not why you're here, is it. No, you've come to tell me what you think of me. Now that I've been exposed as a prostitute. Eric: Jackie, you think I give a damn about something you did to survive 30 years ago? Don't you know me better than that? We've all done things in our past that we've looked back on with sorrow and regrets. Those things do not define who we are today. And you are just this wonderful, beautiful, stunning accomplished woman, whose life has been shattered by something my wife and my sons did to you. Which I deeply, deeply regret. Jackie: Oh, Eric. Eric: Just so you know, when Stephanie gets back from Palm Springs, she and I are going to have it out about this. Of course, I wanted my company back, but never -- not like this, not at your expense. Jackie: You could be saying such a wonderful things after you just lost your company again -- ohh! Eric: Jackie? Jackie, are you all right? Jackie: I'm fine. I just -- I need my pills. Eric: Then come sit -- come sit down. Jackie: They're in the study. They're in my purse in the study. Eric: All right. Jackie: Oh, thank you. Eric: I'll get them. Jackie: Thank you. Thank you. I'll be fine. Thank you. Stephanie: Oh, I would have stopped by sooner, but I've been out of town. Jackie: Hiding out, I heard. Stephanie: Why would I be hiding? No, I came by because I just wanted to see the look on your face when you found out that we got our company back. Or haven't you heard? Jackie: I think that it's you that hasn't heard. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Katie's mom was talking about it. It's true. Taylor ran over your mommy. Alexandria: Take it back. Hope: It's what my friend heard. Alexandria: Your friend heard wrong. Hope: Taylor didn't hit Aunt Darla with her car? Alexandria: No. Taylor's nice. She wouldn't hurt my mommy. Daddy wouldn't marry her if she did. Brooke: I'm relieved to hear you say that. Taylor: I love Thorne. I mean, of course he's my priority. Brooke: Even though you're continuing to spend time with Nick. Taylor: I've explained that. Brooke: You feel you owe him something. Taylor: I've explained that too. Brooke: Well, I'm sure that you're not the first psychiatrist to develop feelings for -- Taylor: Brooke, whatever you're insinuating -- Brooke: I am not insinuating anything. Nick is a very attractive man. You wouldn't be human if you didn't notice that. Taylor: Wow, if I didn't know better, I'd think you studied psychology in school, too. Alexandria: I'm tired of coloring. May I go to my room now? Taylor: You don't want to have cookies and milk with Hope? Alexandria: I'm not hungry. Hope: Me either. Brooke: Sweetheart, is something wrong? Okay, well -- we've got to go anyway. So, why don't you say thank you to Aunt Taylor and Ally, okay? Hope: Thank you. Taylor: You're welcome. Come back and see us soon, okay? Brooke: We'll show ourselves out. Thanks, Taylor. Taylor: Ally, are you okay? Didn't you have fun with Hope? Honey, what is it? Alexandria: Hope, she said something to me. It wasn't very nice. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: I wouldn't be so smug, Stephanie. Things aren't always as they appear. Stephanie: That's true isn't it? Like you, everyone thought you were a lady and you were a prostitute. [Shame on you sounding] Have you no shame? Jackie: What I have is no use for you -- Stephanie: It goes both ways. I'm on my way to the airport I actually just stopped by to gloat. I'm picking my sister up, she's going to spend a little time here. I'm going to go to Chicago visit my mother but before I go, we're going to have one bang up celebration, now that we have the company back. Eric: We don't have the company back. Stephanie: Eric? What are you doing here? Eric: How's your headache? Is it better? Jackie: Thank you. Stephanie: What did you just say to me? Eric: We don't have the company back. It's not ours. And it never will be again probably, because of you. Stephanie: What are you talking about? Eric: Your little scheme backfired. The only thing it really accomplished was to make her son more livid than he already was. Now he's come back at us with a vengeance. Stephanie: What does that mean? Eric: The new owner of Forrester Creations is not our family -- it's Nick Marone. And you have no one to blame but yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Sweetheart, sometimes friends say things that really hurt our feelings, but they don't mean to. It's a -- misunderstanding. You know what that is, right? Alexandria: May I go wash my hands? Taylor: Yeah, honey, but -- I'm surprised to see you home. I thought you'd be over there for with the big celebration. Thorne? Thorne: Nick sold all of his Marone stock. Bought Forrester Creations before we could make an offer -- payback for what we did to his mother. You were right, Taylor. We should've been more patient, we should have let you bring him around. But instead, we've created an enemy for life. And there's no way Nick will ever let go of Forrester Creations. And I knew -- I knew in my gut that it was wrong. To expose what Nick confided in you. But it's just -- I just wanted to get this company back so bad for my father that I didn't think. You know -- I just jumped right in. I realize that sounds like an excuse -- Taylor: It sounds like a son who loves his father very much. Thorne: It was wrong, Taylor. It was hurtful. And not just to Nick and Jackie but to you -- I betrayed your trust, disappointed you. And for that I am very, very sorry. I know that saying I'm sorry doesn't fix everything but -- Taylor: No, it's okay. I know you got caught up in something. And what's done is done. It's in the past. We just have to move forward -- together. Thorne: So does that mean you still want to marry me? Taylor: What do you think? Thorne: I think I'm the luckiest man in the world to have you in my life. And that I will never, ever let anything come between us again. She has astigmatism. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Nick bought back the company before we could. Stephanie: But, but -- the board they told -- Eric: Nick made a better offer. Stephanie: Well where the hell were you? Eric: The point is -- you couldn't let Taylor handle this thing. You had to pull another one of your stunts. Stephanie: No the point is that Nick told me he'd cut his arm off before he'd let us own Forrester again, for God's sakes I had to do something. You were becoming more and more depressed everyday. You'd had your life's work. Your sense of yourself stolen, because of me. I thought I had to do something. Eric: You thought you had publicly humiliate Jackie? Stephanie: Yes! If necessary. Eric: God! Nobody stands up to your moral code do they? And if they don't they're absolutely fair game. I thought you had changed -- I thought you had a real break through but I guess you haven't. I don't think you're really capable of change. Stephanie: Of course I've changed. But I'm not going to discuss this in front of her. We can talk about it privately when I come back from Chicago. Eric: Chicago? Stephanie: Yes I thought that I could go there but obviously I've -- Pam's coming for a visit, I'm going to go see mother. But maybe I should stay -- Eric: Don't bother. Jackie: What Eric means Stephanie is -- that he can't stand the sight of you right now. And if he needs support, I'll be here for him. Stephanie: Oh shut up Jackie. Of course you'll support him and hold out your hand for payment. Eric: Stop it, Stephanie, stop it right now! You've inflicted enough damage on Jackie! Stephanie: On Jackie? What hell's the matter with you? What about the damage she and her son have inflicted on s? Our family! Eric: You need to go, now. Stephanie: I'll see you at home. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: You were awfully quiet on the way home, sweetheart. Are you sure you're all right? Hope: Ally's mad at me. Brooke: About what? Honey, you can tell me. What is Alexandria so upset with you about? Taylor: Nick called just before you got in and he didn't mention anything about any of this. Thorne: What did he want? Taylor: Well he said you'd just left, and that he wanted to talk to me. Thorne: He asked you to you to come see him? Taylor: Yea, I guess he just wanted to explain his side of things. Thorne: Including why he doesn't think you don't really love me. Taylor: Well he didn't have any right to say that. If anything, I feel like I don't deserve to be with you. I do love you, Thorne. I want to marry you. I want to make a home with you and with Ally and with my children. That is what I want. It really is what I want. [Ally remembering] Hope: Taylor killed your mommy. Thorne: Hey sweetheart. Come here and give daddy a hug. Come on. Hey, is something wrong? You don't seem like yourself. Taylor: Just before you came in, Ally and I were about to talk about her problem that happened earlier. I think Hope said something that upset her. Thorne: Honey, what happened? What did Hope say? Sweetheart, you can tell Daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Pam: All settled in. Steph -- Stephanie: I'm sorry I'm just a little preoccupied. Pamela: Yes I noticed on the drive back from the airport. Stephanie: I apologize, Pammy. (Sighs) Everything backfired. We didn't get the company, and Eric is furious with me. All because of that bitch, Jackie. Pamela: Who's Jackie? Stephanie: Jackie Marone. She's...some whore who's been after him for years, and now she's being even more brazen about it. Pamela: She's putting moves on Eric? Pamela: Yes. You think you could help me, Pam? [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: You know, now that the truth is out, it's surprisingly freeing. Eric: Freeing? In what way? Jackie: I was convinced that I would never be able to show my face in public again, I'd be too ashamed. Because of you, I realize that I don't have to live my life with a paper bag over my head. So what if people whisper behind my back? Right? My son has forgiven me, and now you have. And that is all that matters. And everybody else, they can go to hell. And that includes your wife. And you can tell her I said so when she gets back from Chicago. Eric: Hmm. Jackie: Right now mister, you better be forewarned, that I intend to do everything -- and I do mean everything -- in my power to remind you of just how good we were together. [SCENE_BREAK] Pam: What exactly do you want me to do? Stephanie: Well, keep an eye on her. Just -- just keep her away from Eric if she shows up here. Pam: I will. Stephanie: My marriage means everything to me. Can you please help me? Just try and...I need you to keep that whore away from my husband. [SCENE_BREAK] Thorne: Come on. Sweetheart, listen. Whatever this is about, you know you can talk to me, right? And Taylor, too, who loves you and she only wants to help, right? Taylor: I was telling Ally that sometimes even best friends fight. Thorne: Yeah. Is that what happened? You and Hope got in a little fight? Taylor: It's okay, Ally. It's not like you're trying to get Hope in trouble. You're not tattling on her or anything. Thorne: Are you worried that if you say something, you might get Hope in trouble? Ally: Hope lied. Lying is wrong. Thorne: Yes, lying is wrong, but-- [Phone ringing] Taylor: Hello? Brooke: Taylor, hi, this is Brooke. I need to tell you something that happened. Hope told Ally that you -- Taylor: Well we're trying to get into that right now. We're trying to take care of that problem. I'll call you back in a little bit. Thorne: Sweetie, what did Hope not tell the truth about? Alexandria: Mommy's accident. Thorne: You and Hope were talking about the accident? Alexandria: I miss Mommy. Thorne: Oh, sweetheart I miss Mommy too. Very much, there's not a day goes by that I don't think about her. Taylor: Ally, we all miss your mommy so much -- Thorne: Honey, tell me exactly what hope said that made you so upset? Alexandria: She said Taylor killed Mommy. But that's not true, is it? Taylor wasn't driving the car that killed mommy. Right Taylor?

Stephanie and Eric part in not so happy terms.

Noelle: David Vickers? David: Namaste, Noelle. Noelle: It's below freezing outside. David: I told myself not to feel cold. Therefore, I am not cold. Noelle: Well, your goose pimples say different. Come on, Carlotta's got a pot of five-alarm chili on the stove. David: Noelle, meat is temptation. Is it vegan? Noelle: Oh, you don't have to eat it. You just have to stand by it. You really don't feel cold? David: If the spirit is strong, so is the flesh. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: It was so gracious of you to come over on such short notice. You see, I've only just returned -- Delphina: From St. Blaze's. So, when people tell you to 'go to blazes', you take them literally. [Dorian and Delphina laugh] Dorian: Yes, you're of course talking about Victoria Davidson. Why that dreadful woman decided to falsely accuse me -- Delphina: Of drugging Charlie Banks? Ha, we knew it. Mm-hmm. Charlie would never drink on his own. Dorian: Anything else? Delphina: I don't know, is there? That's about it. Dorian: All right. Perhaps you could tell me whether or not Viki's still on the warpath? Delphina: Oh, that. You don't need to worry about that. You are the last person on her mind right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Jessica is hoping that she will remember what happened the night that she gave birth. Nora: So you're taking her back to the cottage? Viki: Mm-hmm. Clint: Yeah, Dr. Levin is all right with that. He thinks it might trigger something. Viki: Maybe she'll finally be able to figure out why Tess won't leave her alone. Nora: Is -- is there a chance that Tess may re-emerge? Viki: We're hoping she won't. Clint: And yet, it is a possibility. Nora: Well, I mean, I'm just remembering that you said I couldn't question Tess about what Todd did last summer because it could endanger Jessica. Viki: Yes, that's exactly what I said, Nora. And it was the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Brody, you awake? Brody: Hey. Jessica: Hey. Sorry to bother you. Brody: It's okay. Everything all right? Jessica: I'm leaving in a few minutes. Brody: Leaving? Jessica: To take your advice. Brody: You're going back to the place where you had the baby. Jessica: Yeah, the place that my husband, my late husband, built to find out why Tess keeps saying there's something wrong with the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Oh, you're early. Starr: I had to finish my assignment on roan cows. Schuyler: Make sure that you study up on recessive genes. That's going to be on the test on Friday, so -- Starr: I know we agreed to pretend that your mother wasn't my doctor. Schuyler: We're not pretending. In this classroom, we are teacher and student, so -- Starr: You know why I didn't get my homework done last night? It was because I went to visit my baby's grave. And I thought about her for the rest of the night. Actually, I never stop thinking about her. Probably like you never stop thinking about your mom. Schuyler: You know, she killed herself before I could say I was sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Really, you think that I'm a good almost mom? Jared: Yeah, I got admit, I didn't exactly see you as the maternal type, but -- Natalie: Oh, me neither. Jared: Now, if only we could use our superior parental skills to aid us in getting Vickers out of town before he finds out. David: Finds out what? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: So Viki's no longer making those false accusations against me. Wonderful. Now, I need you to find someone -- Delphina: David Vickers, before he figures out that he's Asa's son and is entitled to the entire Buchanan fortune Dorian: I'm sorry, I'm feeling a little light-headed, yes. Perhaps we should both sit down, please. Delphina: Sure, sure. Over here? Dorian: Delphina, thank you. I'll be just fine in -- ahem -- just a moment. So, how did you know that Asa had left his entire estate to David Vickers? Delphina: Psychic! Dorian: Yes, but if you knew -- Delphina: What? Dorian: Nothing. Delphina: Oh, you wanted me to tell you? Dorian: Oh, now why would I want you to do that? [Delphina sighs] Delphina: Because you thought you could get to David Vickers before he knew he won the jackpot, and you could use it to your advantage. Dorian: For goodness sakes, David inherits all of Asa's money. What good would that do me? Delphina: What is this, a test? You get the last laugh on Clint Buchanan. Ta- da. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Going back to the cottage might force me to remember what happened when my baby was born. Brody: Sorry I can't go with you. Jessica: You have your own stuff you're dealing with. Are you still seeing that little Iraqi boy? Brody: No sightings since last night. Since I saw him without the gun. I still don't know what that means. Jessica: Why don't you ask somebody who was there? Your friend Wes? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: You like huevos rancheros? My treat. Wes: What, you scratch off a lottery ticket when I wasn't looking? Marty: It's the least I can do. It's not like you asked for some crazy chick to crash at your place. Wes: It's crazy, hot chick, remember? Marty: Ah, thank you for that. Well, as of this morning, I'm going to be out of your hair. I just needed a break. I just couldn't handle going back to the place where I was staying. Wes: You sure you can handle it now? [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Hey, good morning. Cole: My mom, she didn't sleep here again last night. Nora: I know. Have you heard from her? Cole: Uh, no, but I found her anyway. She's staying with some guy at the Angel Square Hotel. Nora: What guy? Cole: I don't know. I didn't see him. I just went there to talk to her. Nora: How'd that go? Cole: Bad. She, uh, she says she can't live with me anymore. Nora: Oh, Cole -- Cole: No, it's -- it's no big deal. Nora: Yeah, it is. It's a huge deal. Cole: You know, I get it. She hates that she can't remember me, that's all. Nora: Well, that's not your fault. Did she say that it was? Cole: I make her life harder than it already is. Nora: Well, what about your life? You need your mother. Cole: Seeing her is not that great for me, either. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Well, I am going to the teachers' lounge. I need a cup of what passes for coffee -- Starr: No, please, you don't have to leave -- Schuyler: Starr, you and I can't have this conversation. Starr: Because of some what, stupid rule? Schuyler: No, it's called a code of ethics. Starr: We're talking. What's wrong with talking? Schuyler: Okay, what would you like to talk about? Starr: I liked your mom. Schuyler: Thanks. Starr: Why do you feel like you have to apologize to her? Schuyler: Because I -- because I was pretty messed up. Starr: What, like on drugs or something? Schuyler: Yeah, on drugs or something. [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: What were we talking about? David: Please, forgive me for intruding on your private conversation. Natalie: Okay. David: You should be able to talk about whatever you want without interference from the outside world. Jared: Okay. David: In my previous life, I would've wanted to know everything you were saying about me. But now, I want only one thing. Jared: Okay. David: May I chant over the child? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: You seem to know an awful lot about David Vickers. Delphina: Who, us? Huh. Got it all right here. Age, height, weight, turn-ons, turn-offs. [Delphina chuckles] Dorian: Do you know how to locate him? Delphina: Mm-hmm. Yeah, the man you call David Vickers -- yeah, is very far away. Yeah, and also very close. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Dr. Levin's bringing a security guard in case Tess comes out and freaks. Brody: You think she will? Jessica: I don't know. I don't know. Just going back to the place where the baby was born -- if it's too much for me -- sometimes she stays out. Brody: For how long? Jessica: After Nash died, she was out for months. Brody: You have to come back. Okay, Jessica? Jessica: I'll do my best. [SCENE_BREAK] Wes: You sure you're okay? Marty: Well, ready to go home, whatever that means. Wes: McBain will get off my back, then. Marty: Why, what happened? Did he come after you? Wes: He's my new boss now. Marty: You're kidding. Wes: I wanted to tell you last night, but you were already sacked out. He just bought the bar where I work. Marty: I bet you're starting to wish you'd never given me that ride. Wes: And miss out on a kicking New Year's party? Marty: Hmm, true. How's your friend, you know, the one you're staying here for? Wes: Let's just say he doesn't have a whole lot of free time. I didn't mind having someone to break the rules with. [Phone rings] Wes: Oh, sorry. Marty: No, go ahead, go ahead. Wes: Hello? Brody: Hey, man. Wes: Brody, hey, what's up? Brody: You think you could stop by At. Ann's today? Wes: Everything okay? Brody: I just need to talk about some stuff. Wes: On my way. Sorry, that was a friend. Marty: Right. Wes: Call me anytime. Marty: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: You think you'd be better off without your mother? Cole: Where's Matthew? We're going to be late. Nora: He's already gone. Bo drove him to school. Cole: He decided to go out for basketball after all? Nora: No, his father just doesn't want him to take the bus anymore. Cole: Okay. Well, I guess I better go or I'm going to miss it. Nora: He would've driven you, but I think that Bo wanted to have a little one- on-one time with Matthew, so -- Cole: Why, what happened? Nora: I found a joint in his backpack. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I am sorry. That was none of my business. Schuyler: No, it's okay, it's okay. I mean, drugs are a part of my past. Starr: It's not the reason why she died, though. Schuyler: I don't know. It could be the reason your baby died. Starr: What do you mean? Schuyler: Well, you said she had a lot on her mind, right? Starr: Yeah. What, do you think that's because of you? Schuyler: Wait, my mom was a brilliant doctor, but she covered for me a lot. And, I mean, even when I was sober for a while, she still worried, and if something happened, and she was worrying about me, I mean, maybe -- maybe I'm the reason she made a mistake with the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] [David chants] Noelle: That was beautiful. Jared: Yeah, that was something, all right. Natalie: Shh. Noelle: It's like saying a prayer for the baby. David: You understand. Noelle: Nothing simpler than prayer. David: Thank you for the privilege of being this close to the pure soul of a baby. Namaste. Natalie: What was that? Jared: He's grateful for the privilege of being this close to the pure soul of a baby. Natalie: When has David ever been grateful for anything but cold, hard cash? Jared: I don't know, but he turned down a suitcase full of it. Natalie: I hate to say it, but if he's faking, he is really convincing. Jared: I got to find another way to get him out of town before he finds out he's Asa's son. Natalie: If he doesn't want money, what does he want? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Delphina? Delphina: Mm-hmm? Dorian: Del-- Delphina? Delphina: Mm-hmm? Dorian: Where is David? Delphina: He's here. Delphina: And he's not here. Dorian: Oh, for crying out loud! Where is he? Delphina: Well, he -- ah, I see. He's here physically. But spiritually, he's on another plane. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Matthew had a joint? Nora: Yeah. Cole: You sure? Nora: I've seen them before. Cole: Well, why'd he have it? Nora: I don't know, I don't know. I think maybe he's just trying to fit in or -- I don't want you to worry about this, too. Cole: Hey, listen, Matthew's a good kid. If you want me to talk to him -- Nora: No, that's -- you wouldn't happen to know how he came by it, would you? Cole: No. Sorry. Nora: Okay. Cole: See you. Nora: Have a good day at school. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: You can't think that you're the reason my baby died. Schuyler: Why not? Did she tell you I wasn't? Starr: No, she didn't tell me anything about her personal life. Schuyler: Like I said, she covered for me a lot. You know, when I was young, she used to -- she would tell my dad that she was the one who stole 20 bucks from his wallet or lost her favorite pair of earrings. You know, she should've -- she should've hung me out to dry. She should've taken care of herself, but she didn't. Starr: So you took her earrings? Schuyler: I did a lot more than that. I think I broke her heart. Starr: Yeah, but you got better. Schuyler: Yeah, after I was clean for about a year, I knew her birthday was coming up and I actually went out and I bought her a new pair of earrings. And then before I could give them to her, she killed herself, so -- Starr: I am so sorry. Schuyler: No, um, I shouldn't be telling you all this. Starr: It's okay. You -- Schuyler: No, it's not. I'm the teacher, and you're the student, and it's my job to be aware of these boundaries. So, Starr, just go finish your homework or something, okay? I'll see you later. Starr: Wait, Mr. J. Please, don't go. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Hi, Marty. Cole: Hi. Marty: Hey. Cole: I'm going to be late for school. Nora: Uh, Cole, wait a minute -- go after him, go after him. Go, hurry, go, you can catch him. Marty: I can't. Nora: What do you mean, you can't? You have to. That's what -- oh, for God's sake, he's your son. Whether you remember him or not, he's your son. And you're supposed to put your problems aside because that's what mothers do. Marty: Yeah, well, being his mother is my problem. Nora: Well, you know what? You can do it, because you just have to try -- Marty: I have tried. I tried to be the mother he remembered, and all I could be was this stranger who had to pretend to love him. That's not what he needs. He deserves more than that. Nora: Really, he deserves more than that? Well, what does he deserve? You tell me, what is it that he deserves? Does he deserve a mother who goes out and shacks up with the first guy she finds? [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: You know how I see that kid, the one from Iraq? Wes: So what are you saying? Let it go, war is war, he was out to kill you. Brody: He said, "It's a lie." Wes: What's a lie? Brody: I don't know, but when I thought about everything that happened, when I went over it in my mind, he didn't have a gun. Wes, did I -- did I shoot an unarmed kid? [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: We're here for you, sweetheart. Viki: Try not to be afraid, okay? Honey? Jessica: It's okay, I'm okay. Clint: Are you sure? Viki: Jessie, are you okay? Jessica: I'm remembering. I'm remembering Tess. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Delphina, David Vickers is in Llanview? Oh, please, please, do not tell me that he knows he's Asa's son. Delphina: No. Dorian: Oh, thank heaven -- Delphina: Not yet. Dorian: Not yet? What do you mean, "Not yet"? Delphina: Well, someone else is looking for him, and they say it's -- I'm not going to say that. No, I'm not. Okay. They're saying it's an aquatic rodent. Dorian: Beaver, Beaver Calhoun. Do you know where Calhoun is? And does Calhoun know that David is in Llanview? [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: Beaver Calhoun hit a dead end in St. Blaze's. Natalie: Well, that's good. Jared: But he has a lead that's going to take him straight to Llanview. Natalie: Which means straight to David to tell him that he's Grandpa's son. [SCENE_BREAK] Delphina: They're saying he'll be here very soon. Dorian: I only need a few hours. Delphina: For what? Dorian: To get David into bed and then straight to the altar. Delphina: What? No. [Delphina laughs] Delphina: You're going to need a little more time than that. Dorian: And you call yourself a psychic? No, no, no, no, you don't know David the way I know David. Delphina: No, but there's something that you don't know about David. Dorian: I'm sorry, nobody but nobody knows David Vickers like I do. David: It's David Vickeroshi now. David: Dorian, Namaste. Dorian: What happened to your clothes? David: I'm wearing clothes. Dorian: I don't see any labels. David: I've taken a vow of poverty. [Dorian laughs] Dorian: Oh! That is a good one. David: Dorian, suffering ends when craving ends. I no longer crave. Dorian: Oh, really? Well, what about -- Delphina: Greed, envy, lust? David: I've found bliss -- not in the trappings of material goods nor in the pleasures of the flesh, but in a feeling of a clear conscience and an unsullied soul. [Mouths word] [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: So, what was Beaver Calhoun's lead? Jared: Tibet. Natalie: What -- what's the problem? I mean, that's about as far away from Llanview as you can get. Jared: You don't think someone's going to tell him David was just there and where he was headed when he left? Natalie: Who in the world would tell Beaver that David left there to come here? Jared: Listen, if Beaver gets to David before we get him out of town, we're screwed. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: You don't expect me to actually believe that you're serious? Delphina: Oh, he's serious, Dorian. Dorian: You want serious? Fine. I'll show you serious. Maurice! Maurice! Beluga and Dom Perignon. Delphina: Mmm, hmm. Champagne and caviar -- nice touch. Dorian: And don't forget the crystal flutes. Delphina: Hmm. It's not going to work. Dorian: Oh, yes. It's going to work. David: No, it won't, Dorian. Delphina: You see, Dorian, David has found something -- something to ease his tortured soul, something that's greater than he, something that's greater than money. [Dorian sighs] Delphina: That'll be a thousand bucks. Dorian: Oh. Hmm. Delphina: Thanks. Dorian: David doesn't care about anything else but money. Delphina: There are worse things. Good luck. Dorian: Huh. Ah. [Dorian inhales sharply] [Dorian chuckles] Dorian: David, really, this is beneath you. David: I no longer seek your approval. Dorian: Oh, really? Then, why are you here? Hmm? David: I'm here to ask your forgiveness, Dorian. I married your sister to get back at you. Dorian: Tell me something I don't know. David: You cut me out of my share of Buchanan Enterprises. Karma came calling, didn't it? Dorian: Well, don't remind me of that. David: Material possessions only trap the soul. You're better off without the Buchanan wealth. Moe: Caviar and Dom Perignon for madam. Dorian: And also, for Monsieur. Thank you, Maurice. So, David, can I tempt you? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: What do you care where I was and who I was with? Nora: You have no memory. I don't want someone taking advantage of you. Marty: You mean like Todd did? Nora: Exactly. Marty: Don't worry -- no one's taking advantage of me. I'm just doing what everybody told me to do -- I'm getting on with my life. Nora: In a very self-destructive way. Marty: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. Nora: I'm sorry, Marty. I just am so worried about you. Marty: Yeah, well, you and John should talk, then. Nora: We do talk, and we talk because we care about you. Have -- have you thought about any ways to deal with this? Have you thought about therapy? Marty: I don't need a therapist -- I am a therapist. I don't need anyone else telling me what to do, because I can make my own decisions. Nora: Yes, yes, you can. And you have. You made a decision a long time ago that you'd stop acting this way. Marty: And what way is that? Nora: Being out all night, acting crazy, drinking to excess when you have lupus. And going home wherever, going out with anyone -- Marty: No, I know. Like "Marty the party girl" Saybrooke, right? I know -- Todd told me all about her. Nora: Did he also tell you that she was hell-bent on self-destruction? Don't do this, Marty -- please don't do this. Don't do this to yourself. Don't do this to all the people who care about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Asher: Hey -- dude, what? Something wrong with that stuff I sold you? Cole: It was real smart selling pot to the police commissioner's kid. Asher: Matthew Buchanan, he gets high? Cole: Yeah, you should know. Asher: I don't sell to underclassmen -- it's a policy. Cole: And you wouldn't make any exceptions, huh? Asher: For the police commissioner's kid -- are you nuts? What's going on with you anyway? What are you, like, his brother? Cole: You swear you didn't sell to him? Asher: I swear. Cole: All right, then who did? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: You don't have to leave. Schuyler: Starr, you know, there's laws about this kind of stuff. Starr: And what am I going to do, sue you for talking to me? Schuyler: Well, I don't know -- well, maybe that's why I'm a little freaked out. I have to go meet with a lawyer later today. I -- I think my mother's being investigated. Starr: Why? Schuyler: I think something to do with the death of your baby. I just -- I don't -- I really don't want her name dragged through the mud. Starr: Is that lawyer's name Téa Delgado? Schuyler: She call you, too? Starr: I'm the reason why she wants to talk to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Levin: Do you remember your parents finding you? Jessica: I wasn't -- I wasn't Tess then. I was me. Dr. Levin: And what do you remember? Jessica: Seeing my parents -- I was holding a baby. Dr. Levin: What else? What were you feeling? Jessica: I don't know. I was confused. I didn't -- I didn't know she was mine. I didn't remember giving birth to her. [Jessica sighs] Dr. Levin: What do you remember right before you saw your parents? Jessica: Before that, I -- Jessica: I remember being here with Nash. I remember my husband. Viki: Oh, baby. Sweetheart. Jessica: Uh -- it's okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. Viki: Really? Are you sure, honey? Jessica: Yeah. Yeah, I have to -- I have to figure this out. I have to know what Tess knows. Maybe if I do, maybe I can be integrated again. You understand? Viki: Yes, I do. I do. [Jessica sighs] Dr. Levin: Are you ready to remember, try to remember delivering the baby? [Jessica sighs] Jessica: I was -- I was there when you found me. Viki: Yes. You were right there and you were holding Chloe. Tess' voice: Ah! God, no! Please someone help me! [SCENE_BREAK] David: Nam myoho renge kyo. Nam myoho renge kyo. Dorian: You know you want the caviar David: Nam myoho renge kyo. Nam myoho renge kyo. Dorian: You most certainly want the champagne. David: Dom Perignon -- nam myoho renge kyo. Dorian: Well, there's something else you always wanted. Moe? Dorian: Take the day off. Moe: Do I want to know what's going to happen here? Dorian: I'll give you a month extra pay if you will just get out of here now. Moe: Enough said. Dorian: Thank you. And close the door behind you. David: Dorian, don't embarrass yourself. Dorian: Oh. David: The pleasures of the -- Dorian: No. David: Dorian? Dorian: There's no embarrassment. David: The pleasures of the flesh no longer -- Dorian: It's just us -- David: Well, pleasure -- Dorian: Alone -- David: For me. Dorian: In this room -- David: Uh-huh. Dorian: Together. David: If the spirit is strong, so is the flesh. If the spirit is strong, so is the flesh. Stop it. Dorian: Oh. [Dorian chuckles] Dorian: Stop what? [Dorian moans] David: Do you know the last time I had sex? Dorian: No, please. Don't tell me anything about Addie. [David chuckles] David: Addie and I never had sex. Dorian: What are you talking about? What about all the -- the whispering, the moaning, the shrieking? David: Pretending. We only pretended to have sex to drive you crazy. Dorian: Oh! It worked! [Dorian chuckles] Dorian: So, David? How long has it been? [Dorian moans] David: Let's just say I didn't have a hard time sympathizing with the monks. Dorian? Stop. You know I can't resist it when you do that. Stop. Please? Stop. Dorian? Nam myoho renge kyo. Nam myoho renge kyo. God. [SCENE_BREAK] Wes: Come on, man. We know he was armed. Everybody testified, there was an investigation. We all saw the gun. Brody: Everyone did? Wes: Yeah. I mean, he could've killed you, or me or Armstrong or Goodall or anyone, but you didn't let him. You saved us, man. You saved all of us. Brody: It's just -- Wes: What? Brody: When I think about it, when I try to see it, there's no gun. Wes: Brody, listen to me. You didn't do anything wrong. You hear me? You got to forget about that kid. Put it behind you. Put it behind you, get out of here, and get on with your life. Now, you get well -- hear me? That's an order. [Wes sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Jessica? Clint: Are you all right? Jessica: No. Viki: Okay, I don't think we should do this now. Let's go back to St. Ann's. Jessica: No, no, I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. I was just -- [Jessica sighs] Tess -- she was in labor. Viki: You remember that? Jessica: She was here. She was all alone. She was in so much pain and she was so scared. Dr. Levin: Can you sense anything else about how she's feeling? After all those months, why did she disappear? And why did she allow you to come out? Jessica: I don't know. Dr. Levin: There has to be a reason your parents found you with Chloe instead of Tess. Viki: Darling, look, the doctors told us that Chloe was already several hours old by the time we got her to the hospital. Do you remember anything that happened between the time she was born and when we found you? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: My dad was going to take my baby. He wanted to raise her as his own. Schuyler: You're not kidding. Starr: And Téa Delgado is the woman that is defending him. [Schuyler sighs] Schuyler: What does this -- what does this have to do with me? [SCENE_BREAK] Asher: I heard someone in Mr. J's homeroom is selling to the PG-13 crowd. [Cole sighs] Asher: Those pills working out for you? Let me know if you need a refill. You need to relax. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: And you don't know why she wants to talk to me? Starr: We're not exactly speaking. Schuyler: I don't know anything about you or your dad. Starr: Maybe she thinks that your mom told you something. Schuyler: No. No, and even if she did know something, she would've gone straight to the police. Starr: Okay, but the police probably want to talk to you because they can't talk to your mom. I am sorry. I'm very sorry. Schuyler: No, you're right. You're right. You're right and if there's anything I can do to help you, I will. Starr: Thank you. Schuyler: You've had a tough time. Starr: So have you. Cole: Hey, get your hands off her. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: Why aren't you crying, baby? Viki: Honey? Clint: Jessie? Jessie, what's happening? Viki: Jessica? Tess: How dumb are you? I'm Tess. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Nam myoho renge kyo. Nam myoho renge kyo. Dorian: Oh. David: Nam myoho renge kyo. Dorian: Be in the moment. David: Nam myoho renge kyo. Dorian: Be in the moment. David: Nam -- [David growls] [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Hello. Wes: Marty home? Nora: May I say who's inquiring? Wes: Uh, her friend. She just called me. Nora: Do you have a name? Marty: Hey. Wes: Hey. For the bike. Marty: Oh, great. Nora: Marty, what are you doing? Marty: Get me the hell out of here, would you? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: Cole -- Cole, it's okay. Cole: No, he's a teacher -- Starr: It's okay! Cole: He shouldn't be touching you. Starr: He's Dr. Joplin's son. Schuyler: I'm Schuyler Joplin. Starr: The three of us, we all have a connection. Cole: Yeah, we sure do, don't we? Your mother is the reason why our baby's dead. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Tess, we need to know what happened the night the baby was born. Can you tell us why you are so upset about the baby? Tess: Why aren't you crying, baby? I can't do this by myself. You have to help me find out what happened. I have to know what happened to my baby. [NEXT_ON] Cole: Because your mother murdered my daughter. Tess: I need you to help me find out what happened to my baby. John: If you came in here for an audience, here I am, Marty. What the hell do you want?

Natalie and Jared want to make certain that David never finds out that he inherits all of Asa's fortune

Chloe: That nut Jana? How about a sledgehammer? Kevin: You can relax. She's not here. Chloe: Oh, bummer. I was hoping that we could share a latte, brainstorm about where your niece might be. Kevin: What, are you really mad at me? Come on, this was all an act so that Jana would think I was-- Chloe: I know. You'd get on her side and then try to get her to break down her wall, blah, blah, blah. Brilliant idea. Kevin: It is. It's gonna help me find my niece. What is it with you? Chloe: Gotcha. (Giggles) Kevin: Chloe, come on. That's not funny. Chloe: (Giggles) Kevin: It's not funny. Chloe: Yes, it is. Come on. We need a little levity here. Kevin: (Sighs) I'm sorry. Things haven't really been a barrel of laughs around here lately, huh? Chloe: No, they haven't. You know, I just don't understand why Daniel is mad at you about trying to find your niece. I mean, I thought that he wanted to make sure that she was okay. Kevin: Well, ever since he let Daisy go in Canada, I don't know what he wants. And frankly, I don't care, because I am gonna find that baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Agnes: I'm sure of it. This is definitely the outfit I bought. I didn't have much money. But I wanted to make sure that the little darling looked nice when she went to her new home. This belonged to the baby that you take care of? Jana: (American accent) Uh, yeah. Agnes: Then she's Rose, the baby I gave to Prim to put up for adoption. Jana: Oh, gosh. You know, I wish you were right, but I actually bought this for Lucy myself from a second-hand shop here in town. Um, but I have to get going. Thank you so much for--for coming by. Agnes: Oh. Oh, o-okay. (Chuckles) Well, um, good luck finding your friend's baby. (Chuckles) Jana: (Sighs) (Normal voice) Looks like we already have. (Laughs) Oh, God, but how do I prove it? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: What is it? Sam: Well, she's got a fever. Sharon: Oh. Sam: And her belly's hard as a rock. She must have picked up an infection. Sharon: Well, is that serious? Sam: Well, it can be in a newborn. You know, it could lead up... (Lamb bleats) Sam: You're gonna be okay, all right? Sharon: Wait a minute. (Lamb bleats) Sharon: You're not saying that she could... you have to save her. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: You arrogant punk. Reverend Fulton: Mr. Newman, may I remind you? This is God's house. I will not allow you to disrespect it. Victor: I'm sorry, Reverend. Reverend Fulton: You're grieving, all of you. Victor: (Sighs) Reverend Fulton: May I suggest you respect each other's right to do that? Is there one among us who is without fault? Please. Sit down. Adam: No matter what you think about me, I did love Sharon. When my mom died, I think that the best p-part of me went with her, and a lot of that was my fault. I was angry. I was confused about things, a-and I... I took that anger out on everyone... until Sharon, and, uh... you know, I don't, um, I don't know what it was. Maybe it was... (Sighs) The fact that, uh, she had lost so much. She had been stripped of practically everything. To be an outsider, to be alone-- she saw that in me, and I saw that in her, and when we did... there was nothin' like it. It was like coming home. You want to blame me for what happened to her, that's--that's fine. But I'm not the reason that we're here today. I wasn't the one who took her out of her home. You all did. You ostracized her. You isolated her, and in the end, you all killed her. Nikki: I will not sit here and listen to this. Adam: Of course not, Nikki. You'll shut out whatever you don't approve of. If something doesn't meet up to your standards, then you just toss it out like yesterday's garbage. You have been through more alcohol and men than anybody in here can count... Nikki: How dare you? Adam: And you are gonna judge Sharon? Nikki: Excuse me! How dare you?! Noah: Don't talk to her that way! Adam: That's almost as rich as Phyllis-- Phyllis just trashing Sharon, going behind Sharon's back, sleeping with Nicholas, ruining her marriage, ruining her family. It always is Sharon's fault. Isn't that right, Billy? Billy: Oh, really, Man? You're gonna drag me into this, too? Adam: You just had to make her collateral damage, didn't you? You just had to, in that--that article where you assaulted me in "Restless Style." You had to put your good friend on the cover. But, hey, it was justified, wasn't it? If you want a second opinion on that, just ask your wife. She stands by your side even when you decimate the mother of her niece and nephew. Jack: You're a little late to this party, Junior. We've all known Sharon a lot longer than you have. Adam: That's right, Jack. Chime in now. All those years-- all those years to hurt her over and over again with your lies. You were a lousy husband. You were a lousier friend. It was your lies that ruined your marriage, your lies that ruined your friendship, and when Sharon came to you with the truth-- she told you the truth about how she felt about me, what did you do? You left. (Snaps fingers) You were gone like that, just like Nicholas here-- good old, faithful Nick. Only not so faithful, are you? You cheated on her when you were with her. You cheated with her when you weren't, and when you found out she was pregnant, what did you do? You scurried on back to your wife. Victor: Reverend, with all due respect, I think we have heard enough. Adam: Last but not least-- dear old dad, my hero. Only you couldn't be a hero for Sharon when she needed it. Why? Because you love your company so much. You built it from the ground up. You love yourself! And you did nothing when Sharon needed you most! Victor: Listen to me. Listen to me! Reverend Fulton: Mr. Newman, please. Please. This is a church of God. Victor: Get out now! Billy: Yeah, I think you're done there, big boy. Come on. Jack: Yeah, I think we've had enough. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: It's okay. That's okay. Good girl. Sam: There we are. Sharon: Well? Sam: She is having trouble with her digestion, probably because of the infection. So we're gonna have to move things along. Sharon: How? Sam: Well, I've got something at the house that I think will work. Sharon: Okay, hurry, Sam. I really--I ju--I don't want anything to happen to her. Sam: You're gonna be okay. Sharon: It's okay. It's okay. (Lamb bleats) Sharon: I know. Everything's gonna be all right. It's gonna be all right. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: (Babbles) Jana: Lucy. Jana: (Sighs) I think you must think I'm crazy, huh, Lucy? Searching through daddy's bank account numbers. But you don't know how clever nanny Jana is. Here's one. Now once I get all these pieces together, I'll be able to compare numbers to the numbers I found in Prim's files, and then that means that you, my little jackpot, will be the winning ticket, and Kevin is the prize. (Chuckles) (Cell phone rings) Jana: Hi, Kev. Kevin: Hey, Jana, listen, I'm still having trouble accessing those bank account numbers. I think I could have written them down wrong. Can you give them to me again, maybe? Jana: Can you come over to Billy and Victoria's? I-I-I want, to, um, tell you everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Uh, okay. I'll be there soon. I have to get over there. Chloe: Uh, not-- not without me. Mnh-mnh. Kevin: Don't you think that's gonna make Jana just a little bit suspicious? Chloe: Not if I drop off Delia. How about we pretend to get into a fight, and then that'll throw the "Nit-brit" off, and... okay, you know how we're gonna decide? A little game called "Rock, paper, scissors." Kevin: Fine. I always win that one anyway. Chloe: Oh, yeah. Okay, "Mr. Cocky," let's go. Kevin: Rocks, paper, scissors, shoot. Chloe: (Laughs) I win. Sucker! Kevin: Well, you know what? I am just looking forward to the day that we don't have to play any more of these games. Chloe: Yeah, except the fun kind. [SCENE_BREAK] Jana: They match. (Sighs) The numbers match. (Laughs) (Gasps) Oh, my God. (Laughs) (Sniffles) Oh, my God, it's true. Billy bought Daisy's baby from Primrose. (Sighs) God, the whole time, the answers to all my problems were right in my backyard. (Sniffles) Well, Billy and Victoria's backyard. (Sighs) (Sniffles) Kevin's gonna be so, so happy. (Sniffles) And then that means he's gonna be so grateful to me, as well. (Sniffles) (Sighs) Lucy... Lucy... Lucy... we're going to be your new mummy and daddy. Yes, we are. (Sniffles) And we're gonna be one big happy family. (Chuckles) (Sniffles) (Doorbell rings) Jana: (Gasps) There's "Daddy" now. (Laughs) (Sniffles) Jana: Kev. Kevin: Jana. Jana: Come in. Come in. I have the most amazing-- Chloe: Ooh, wait. Hold the door. Oh, look, Delia, its Miss Jana. Jana: (Sighs) Well, hello, angel. Are you ready for a tea party? Yeah? Well, look, I've got one set up right there for you. Chloe: Go over there. Jana: Go on. Wow, really, you are just so pathetic, using your own child to stalk Kevin. Chloe: Oh, you-- you can't really stalk your own boyfriend. Kevin and I are together-- together, together forever. Kevin: You're smothering me. I could use some space. You should back off. Say ten blocks or so? Chloe: Oh, okay, fine. You want space? I'll--I'll give you space. How about a black hole? Kevin: Yeah, well, maybe you could disappear into it. Chloe: (Laughs) Oh! Really? All right, well, you know what? It would be way better than living in a world with you and the-- "The looney limey." Kevin: Great. Great. Well, d-don't let an asteroid hit you in the butt on the way out. Chloe: (Whispering) Oh, come on. That was me winning. Kevin: (Whispering) That was us winning. Good job. Chloe: (Scoffs) [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: There we go. Sharon: Yum. Okay. Okay. It's all right. Sam: Piper is gonna be upset if I let anything happen to you. Sharon: Piper? Sam: Uh, she's a neighbor from next door. This little lady's gonna be her 4-h project. She will be crushed if Fanny doesn't make it. Sharon: Yeah, but that's not gonna happen, right? Sam: Well, I'm not in the habit of lettin' my friends down. Sharon: I believe that. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: So you guys think kicking me out of here is gonna keep me from telling the truth, huh? Spencer: What do you want me to do with him? Victor: Noah, that's your call. Press charges? Noah: Lock the bastard up. Spencer: Adam Newman, you're under arrest. Adam: Déja vu. For what this time? Spencer: Trespassing, making threats, malicious assault. Victor: Mr. Walsh, get him out of here. Just get him out of here. Spencer: I'm sure I can come up with a few more. Let's go. Adam: I'll be out by tomorrow. Phyllis: Ready to go? Jack: You headin' to the reception? Nick: Yeah, I gotta get, uh, my son and Doris first. Diane: Are you all right? Nick: You should be worrying about your husband. Daniel: We need to talk about Daisy's baby. (Footsteps approach) Victoria: Oh, hey. Are you ready to go? Billy: Um, you know, Daniel and I need to talk about some work. He's doin' some photo stuff for the magazine, so, uh... Victoria: Oh. Right now? Billy: Yeah, uh... Daniel: (Clears throat) Billy: You said you didn't want to go to the reception anyway, so, you know, why don't you drive Abby back to the house? I'll see you later. Victoria: Okay. Billy: Okay. Victoria: All right. Billy: Bye. Victoria: Bye. Daniel: Bye. Billy: So what's up? Daniel: Listen, I know you've been asking a lot of questions about Daisy and the baby, and I-I think that you deserve the truth, Man. Billy: Look, Man, it's-- it's not my business. Daniel: It most absolutely is your business, and I'm sorry this has turned into a big, confusing mess, and I'm sorry that you got caught in the middle of it with Victoria and with Lucy. Billy: Wh-- Lucy? Daniel: Billy, from the minute I held that little girl in my arms, I knew, and I had to be sure, so I went and I took a D.N.A. test, and it confirmed it. Billy, Lucy's my daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: To Mom. She deserved better in life and death. Noah: (Sighs) Doris: And don't give Adam another thought, Sweetheart. That's the greatest tribute you could pay your mother. Phyllis: Ironic-- everybody in Genoa City would agree that Adam's a waste of time, but Sharon loved him to the end. Jack: I think eventually, she would have realized what we already know. Phyllis: What, that Adam's an ass? Jack: That there was only ever one man for her. Nikki: Horrible day with a happy ending-- at least satisfying. Victor: Yeah. What would be very satisfying is to know that Adam gets punished for his shenanigans. (Cell phone buzzes) Victor: Excuse me. Yes? I'll be there. Diane: Who was that? Victor: It was Adam. He says he has something I'd want to see. Kindly tell everyone I had to go, okay? Nikki: Yes, of course I will. Diane: I'll come with you. Victor: No, uh, I gotta do this by myself. Phyllis: That's crazy. That--Adam crashed the funeral. He went off on everyone. Now he's getting Victor to go to jail to do God knows what for him. This is so crazy. You know, Sharon would probably defend him to the end, but... Jack: Oh, maybe not. People learn from their mistakes. They grow. Or do you believe that? Phyllis: Do you-- do you want to talk somewhere? Jack: I think that's a good idea. Phyllis: Yeah, um, I'm gonna use the ladies' room. Diane: You look like you could use a friend. Jack: Unlike Phyllis, I'm not interested in sharing anything with my ex-- anything. Diane: Phyllis and Nick? I'm sorry. Jack: For whom? [SCENE_BREAK] Jana: You know what, Delia? I almost forgot. I've bought you a lovely easel and paints, and they're--they're actually upstairs in your room. Would you like to go look at them? Chloe: Want me to bring you? Okay, let's go look at them. Jana: Go on. Chloe: Let's run! Oh, my gosh, let's see! We love paints! Jana: Oh, my God, finally. Finally, I can tell you. I have the most am-- (Front door opens) Kevin: What? Victoria: Oh, there she is! Hey, Mama's here. There's my girl. Oh, thank you. Abby: (Chuckles) Victoria: Am I not the luckiest, luckiest mom in the whole world? Mwah. Yes, I am. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I swiped Lucy's pacifier, and that's how I got the D.N.A. test, and when they called me with the results, I... Billy, I'm sorry. Billy: (Chuckles) Well, there it is. Victoria, she's, uh... yeah, she's, uh, she loves that baby. We both love that baby. Daniel: Well, I know that the two of you love that baby. I mean, the home that you've given her is everything that I ever could have wanted for her. I wouldn't change a thing. Are you kidding me? Billy: What are you saying? Are you saying that you want us to keep her? Daniel: Yeah, I want you to keep her. Billy: Okay, I thought-- I thought, you know... I-I don't--I don't know. Never mind. I just--look, Man, thank you. Okay? Daniel: Don't thank me yet. Kevin and Jana are lookin' for that kid, and I don't know what Jana's deal is, but Kevin-- he wants to find his niece, and bad. Billy: Yeah, well, he won't be able to do that. Daniel: He already tried hacking into your bank account. Billy: Yeah, well, that-- that account has been changed, and I'll make sure he won't be able to trace that number back to me. Nobody's gonna take away our daughter. I'm gonna make sure of that. [SCENE_BREAK] (Footsteps approach) Sam: (Knocks on door) How's our future blue-ribbon winner? Sharon: Well, she drank most of her bottle. Sam: Impressive. It must be all those bottles you gave your own kids, huh? (Sighs) That's a girl. Sharon: So how is she? Sam: Well, I would say she is definitely on the road to okay. Sharon: (Sighs) Oh, my gosh. I was so afraid we were gonna lose you. I'm sorry. I-I-I-I mean, I don't know why this is getting to me so much. I just... thank you s-- thank you for saving her. Sam: We. We saved her. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: You got it? Nikki: Yep. Noah: (Sighs) Nick: So, uh, I was thinkin' maybe you, me, and Faith could go away together, just the three of us. What do you think? Noah: I'm heading back to New York. Nick: You gotta go right away? Noah: (Sighs) Look, after what happened today, yeah. Yeah, I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Thank you. What do you want? Adam: The charges dropped, all of them. Victor: Nothing on this earth will make me do that. Adam: I can think of two things. Victor: You enjoy your stay, okay? Adam: Letters. Letters that Sharon wrote before she died-- one to Noah, one to Faith. Victor: Where are these letters? Adam: Safe. Victor: Give them to me. Adam: Gladly, in exchange for my freedom. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: I want to tell you something. I love you. (Sighs) You're the best friend I've ever known. Jack: Go ahead, say it. Absolve yourself. Jack: "Nick and I..." Phyllis: I'm sorry. I, uh, I... I'm sorry. I didn't-- I didn't mean... Jack: No, you never do. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Next time, we're gonna put the paint on the paper, not on the clothes. Kevin: Guess who? Chloe: Mm, "The rock, paper, scissors" champ. Kevin: Hey. That was a low blow. Chloe: (Chuckles) You know what? I'm gonna give you another chance, because that's just the kind of girl I am, right? And this time, the winner really gets to win. Kevin: Well, I was trying to make it look real in front of... (Clears throat) Chloe: (Clears throat) Y-you know what? Who is a sucker now? Because you are the one that followed me up here. Kevin: Well, I was just trying to make sure you weren't snooping around again. Chloe: You know what? I don't really want to talk to you. Come downstairs with me. Kevin: Oh, yeah, well, good luck finding someone else who's gonna put up with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: I think that it is time to put on those super-hip jammies that I got you at Fenmore's... Victoria: Ohh... Abby: And hit the crib. Victoria: Yeah. Abby: In a couple years, I'm gonna teach you how to hit the clubs, and that is a lot more fun. Victoria: Don't say that to her. You're a bad influence on your goddaughter. Abby: (Gasps) Am not. Victoria: You shouldn't go to the clubs. Abby: (Laughs) Billy: Hey, everybody. Chloe: Uh-oh. Billy: What's up? (Silly voice) How are you? (Makes silly noises) Hi. (Normal voice) Hey, Guys. Hello, little munchkin. Come here. Chloe: Go to Daddy. Billy: Come here. (Groans) Are you excited to spend the night? Huh? Hmm? Hmm? We're gonna have lots of fun, me and my girls. Victoria: Hey. Billy: Say hello to your sister. Victoria: That's right. Hey, Jana, do you have those pajamas for Lucy? Jana: Yeah. Here. Sure. Sorry. Victoria: Thank you. Perfect. Chloe: (Clears throat) Billy: Y-you know, uh, I was gonna take out the trash, so... Jana: Oh, actually, I-I emptied it before the rubbish man came this morning. Billy: Thanks. Jana: Mm-hmm. Kevin: (Quietly) So you said you had something to tell me? Jana: (Quietly) Oh, yeah. It can wait. It's nothing urgent. Kevin: Okay. (Sighs) Daniel: Hang on a second. Man, we need to talk. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Most people aren't given a second chance. When we got ours, I thought... this time... this time, we'll get it right. But you can't do that. I don't know what it is. Some part of you thinks you-- no one could possibly love you or that you don't think it'll last, or... or maybe you just don't want to be... hurt and disappointed. What I do know... is you keep sabotaging us. Phyllis: I don't... (Voice breaking) I don't know what it is. I don't know what it is. I don't know why I do what I do, why I sabotage things. (Normal voice) And maybe it's--it's true. I--maybe... maybe I don't think I can be loved by someone like you. (Sighs) Jack: We could have had such a good thing, Red. Phyllis: We still can. Jack: I can't do it anymore. Phyllis: I don't know what to say. Jack: Well, sometimes there's nothing to say, nothing to do. I think you better go. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: How do I know these letters even exist? Adam: Ask Doris. She saw them. Victor: You had the audacity earlier on in church to mention your mother's name. You're a disgrace to her. Adam: I guess I'm my father's son. Victor: I will not be blackmailed. Adam: Listen... Dad. I'm offering you a fair deal-- my freedom in exchange for the letters. My arraignment is tomorrow. I expect that by then, you will have talked Noah into dropping these charges. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: I need to get back to New York. I'll see you in the morning before I leave. Nick: Sure. Nick: (Sighs) Diane: Are you okay? Nick: No. Diane: (Clicks tongue) (Sighs) Nikki: I wish I could make things better for you. I love you so, so much. Noah: I love you, too. Nikki: (Clears throat) [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: You okay to do the first shift? Sharon: Yeah, I feel like an old pro. Sam: And here I wasted four years on vet school. Sharon: I said, I feel like it, but at the first sign of trouble, I'm gonna knock on your door. Sam: Good, because I got a donkey up at the house with psoriasis. You're welcome to help me out with him if you'd like. Sharon: Um... you know, if we're gonna be working together, why don't I take care of all the things that are soft and cuddly, and you take care of the ones that hee-haw and smell bad? Sam: Sounds good. Sharon: Deal? Sam: Deal... partner. So who does the snakes? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Kevin, listen to me. I don't want to fight with you. We both want the same thing, and we both want what's best for the baby. Kevin: I need to know that she's okay, and I need to find her. Daniel: I'll help you. Kevin: You'll help me? Daniel: Yeah, I will help you. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Delia, will you come give mommy one last hug before bedtime? Yeah? Oh, yes! Mwah! Oh, I love you so much. Mm, mm, mm, mwah! Victoria: Do you have any idea how happy you've made me because you've brought Lucy into our lives? Billy: I have an inkling. Victoria: Hi. I love her so much... and you, for making it happen. Billy: Yeah, well, you know... (Clears throat) Victoria: Good night, Baby girl. Your mama and your daddy love you. Yes, we do. You sleep tight. We're always gonna protect you. Good night. Come on. Lucy: (Cries) Jana: Shh. Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Lucy: (Crying) Jana: Shh, shh, shh. (Whispering) Lucy. Lucy, come here. Come here. It's okay. Shh. Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Lucy: (Whimpers) Jana: I know. Shh, shh, shh. Shh, shh, shh. (Quietly) I know it's late. It's late, but the whole family's asleep. Shh. But they're not your family. I'm gonna take you away from here, Lucy, and then me and you and Kevin are gonna be a family, all right? Yes. (Footsteps approach) Jana: (Gasps) Delia, what are you doing up? Are you thirsty? Lucy: (Whimpers) Jana: All right, we'll go get you a drink, okay? Come on. (Whispering) But we have to be very quiet, okay? 'Cause we don't want to wake anybody. That would be really bad, all right? Delia: Yeah. Jana: Come on. Shh. Shh, shh. Go on. Go on. Delia: Okay. Jana: Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. [NEXT_ON] Victoria: Why would Jana do something like that? Jana: Lucy is Daisy's daughter. She's your niece. Victoria: What kind of a mother am I? Victor: You can't blame yourself. Victoria: What if Jana hurts them?

The reverend allows Adam to speak at Sharon's funeral and he tells off everyone in the room bringing up the ways everyone in the room hurt Sharon in the past

Janet: Hi. Remember me? I need to return this dress for a refund. Saleswoman: Have you worn it already? Janet: No. God, no. No, I -- I wanted to wear it. It's just that things didn't work out the way I planned. Saleswoman: I'm sorry. Janet: Oh, no, no, no. It's not that. No, it's a long story -- with a happy ending, it's just not a happy ending for the dress. I just need my money back. Saleswoman: Well, I'll call Lisa and see what we can do. Janet: Thank you. Carly: Looks like you're fixing a $5,000 mistake, huh? Janet: It wouldn't seem right to wear for a wedding at city hall. Carly: Well, so you won't wearing your dream dress. Just look on the upside -- that's one more thing you can hold against me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: You just missed Holden. He had to fly to Kentucky to check out a new colt. Jack: Really? Lily: Is there something I can help you with? Jack: Well, yeah, you know I asked Holden for a loan. I just wanted to pay him back. Lily: Really? I -- I thought you needed the money for the wedding. Lisa called me and told me that you guys booked the ballroom at the Lakeview for your New Year's Eve wedding. Jack: Yeah, we did. Unfortunately, that party's not happening. Lily: Oh, Jack, I'm so sorry. Does that mean that you and Janet aren't --? Jack: No, we're still getting married. We're still getting married. But it's going to be a lowey thing at city hall. Yeah, we decided that we didn't need the big production. It's not a very good time to go into debt. So please, please, tell Holden that we said "Thank you." It was very sweet of him to try to help. Lily: Oh. Wait, what about Janet? Jack: What about her? Lily: Well, I mean -- no offense, Jack. But a room with plastic chairs and a bored bureaucrat? I mean, not exactly every woman's dream. Jack: Yeah, I know, it's a letdown. But what can we do? Lily: Well, I have an idea. Why don't you have the wedding here? [SCENE_BREAK] Janet: I'm not blaming you for anything, Carly. I'm marrying Jack. That's all that matters. Carly: You know, you don't have to be so noble. I know you're only giving up your Cinderella gown because I told Jack he couldn't afford it. Janet: Well, you were right, okay? You were right. I was wrong. And I thank you for letting me see that I don't need all the bells and whistles. I love Jack. And I'm gonna spend the rest of my life with him. That's all that matters. Saleswoman: You're all set. Lisa approved a full refund. Janet: Oh, thank you very much. Thank you. Oh, before I forget, Parker left some of his books at Brad and Katie's house yesterday. Carly: Okay, why don't I come by and pick them up later, then? Janet: Great. Carly: Hey Janet -- I'm glad that you're not letting this wedding dress thing change how you feel about the wedding itself. Janet: What am I gonna do with a big, old, expensive wedding dress that I'll only wear once? Carly: Exactly. Janet: Yes. I'm a bride no matter what I wear. I mean, this is my first and only wedding a it's definite Jack's last! [SCENE_BREAK] [Paul dreaming] Paul: Meg? Meg? Dusty: I felt a kick! Craig: Me too! I think this kid's trying out for the Rockettes! Paul: What are you doing? Get away your hands off of her! Get your hands off! That's not your baby! Meg: Actually, she could belong to either one of them. We both know how much I loved you once. And not long ago, I was your wife. You see? They still care. They could both love my little girl. Paul: Are you crazy? These two couldn't even look after Johnny. That poor kid is -- is gonna be on the run for the rest of his life! Craig: Meg, as soon as the baby is born, we can leave town! Dusty: You're not taking her anywhere. Paul: No, you're not! Eliza -- Eliza is my little girl! Meg: No, Paul. That's one thing I didn't know for sure. Paul: What are you talking about? Meg: This is not your baby. Paul: Of course, she is. Meg: But, look, I'm sorry. But, James was right. You're not man enough to father a child. Dusty: That's why the old man left you no money. He knew you could never produce an heir. Paul: You don't even know what you're talking about. Dusty: I know I've got all the money. And now I have Meg's baby, too. What's that leave you with? Paul: Meg, hey, say something! Say something! Meg! [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: Hey, hey, hey. Hey. Paul: Hi. Meg: Hey. Paul: What's going on? Meg: I think you were having a nightmare. Paul: I hope so. Meg: What was it about? Paul: I don't remember. You let me sleep for a long time. Meg: You were so exhausted. And it takes a long time to recover from a gunshot wound. You need to rest. Paul: How long have you been here? Meg: A couple of hours. Why? Paul: Were you talking to somebody? I thought you were talking to somebody. Did I hear you? Meg: No, it's just me and the housekeeper you must have dreamt it. Paul: I guess so. Meg: Look, nightmares are a side effect from the anti-anxiety meds. Maybe I should call your doctor. Paul: No, no, no, no! Please! Please don't go, please. Meg: Okay. Okay. All right, here, look. Okay, is that better? Paul: Yeah. Meg: Okay. Paul: You're all I need. I need you. All I need is you and our little girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: Can we have five minutes? [Dusty sighs] Craig: Can't you at least pretend to be glad to see me? Dusty: I'd rather spend the next five years in solitary confinement than listen to your nonsense. Craig: Well, forget about me. I brought someone else to see you. I was hoping you two could mend some fences. Well, it looks as if you two have some catching up to do. Have fun. Dusty: You shouldn't have come back. Josie: That's not what I was hoping you'd say. Dusty: Okay, then I'll change the subject. How'd you hook up with Craig Montgomery? Josie: I barely even know him. But he tracked me down. And he told me that you're in jail. I had to come. Dusty: What for? It doesn't concern you. Josie: Yes, it does. Dusty: No, you got to leave. Josie: You made me walk away once before. I'm not doing that again. Dusty: There's no way you can help me out. Josie: I'm not letting you sit in prison for something that I did. Dusty: You didn't shoot Paul. I did. Josie: I feel responsible. Dusty: You weren't even there. It was self-defense. Paul says it was attempted murder. How are you going to help me out? Josie: I can tell the police the truth, at least. That Paul hired me to remind you of Jennifer, because he wanted you out of the picture. Dusty: If you confess to a conspiracy with Paul, you'll go to jail. Josie: So what? I'm guilty and I get to go free, and you're innocent and you're punished? That's not fair. Dusty: Life's not fair. Stay out of it. Josie: I still care about you, Dusty. Isn't there anything I can do to help? Dusty: Yeah, actually, there is. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: It's sweet of you to offer, but I can't ask you to go to all that trouble. Lily: Come on! It's no trouble it'll be fun! Jack: Are you sure you don't want to talk to Holden about this first? Lily: Holden will be all for it. You're family. Let us do this for you. Jack: I don't know what to say. Lily: Say "Yes"! Repeat after me -- "Yes, Lily, I would love to have my wedding here." Jack: Okay, all right. Thank you, thank you! It's very generous of you. Lily: You don't have to thank me. We're happy to do it for you. Jack: You want to see happy, you just wait -- wait till I tell Janet. She's going to be over the moon! [SCENE_BREAK] Janet: How would it look with a veil? [Knocking] Janet: Oh Carly! Twice in one day. How'd I get so lucky? Carly: Well, I told you that I was going to come by and get Parker's books. Janet: Oh, yes, yes. Come on in, come on in. Carly: Thanks. Janet: I'll go get them real quick, okay? Just give me a second. Here you go. I hope he wasn't lost without them. Carly: I'm sure he'll appreciate your concern. Thanks. Janet: Welcome. Carly: Ah, I have to ask -- is all of this you trying to pick something to wear to your wedding? You should wear that one. Janet: Are you kidding? I mean, this is my first and only wedding. I want to look like a bride. I want to look like a bride! Carly: Well, you could -- in something like that. I mean, it's a great dress. It looks really nice on you. It's just the wrong color. It's nothing that can't be fixed. [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: Look, I know you're upset about Craig coming back, and I was afraid that you're going to start thinking about how I miscarried last time. Paul: No. Don't. Nothing like that's going to happen again. Meg: I hope not. But you shouldn't let Craig get to you. You need to focus on your recovery. Paul: I'm gonna be fine. I've got the best nurse in the world. And when I think about you, and I think about our girl -- I've got a lot to live for, don't I? Meg: I feel exactly the same way. Okay, we will just focus on the good stuff, like Christmas. Which reminds me, I have shopping to do? Paul: Oh. That sounds fun. Meg: No, no, no, no. Whoa, what are you doing? I am going shopping, I need to buy some gifts -- for you. And I don't want you getting any clues, okay? Paul: Hey, you don't need to get anything for me. You don't. Really. We're sharing the best present anyone could ever have. Meg: We have a lot to celebrate. You've turned your life around. Paul: Well, I couldn't have done it without you. Meg: No, this is something you take sole credit for. You made me believe in you. I'm proud of you. Paul: All right. You be careful out there, okay? You promise me, no shop till you drop, or anything like that. Meg: Ok. If you promise me in return that you will have a healthy breakfast and then kick back and relax. And forget about Craig. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: Oh, Craig, it is much too early for you to be ruining my day. Craig: I'm here doing a good deed, believe it or not. Margo: I choose not. You can leave. Craig: Don't you even want to know who's about to receive my goodwill? Okay, I'll tell you. Dusty Donovan. Margo: You hate Dusty Donovan! You can't get past the fact that he never let you raise your own son. Craig: I'm sure he misses Johnny every bit as much as I do. Margo: Who are you channeling? Craig: Can we be serious? Margo: What, you want to help Donovan? Craig: Scoff all you like, Margo, but I just brought in a witness who may be able to prove that Dusty shot Paul Ryan in self-defense. Margo: Is that your witness? All right, I'll take the bait. Excuse me, excuse me. I understand that you'd like to talk to me about the case about Donovan. Josie: I can't right now. I'll be back later. Margo: Great work, Detective. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some real bad boys I need to put away, and wish that you were one of them. Craig: Oh, be nice. Our little sister believes I'm an innocent man. Margo: Yeah, that's another thing. How did you trick Katie into doing that? Craig: There's no trickery about it. Margo: Right. Craig: So, how did your reunion with Josie go? Dusty: Not the way you planned. Craig: Show some appreciation. I brought the woman here to exonerate you. Dusty: This is all about what's in it for you. Craig: No, I'm just trying to help. Dusty: Why? What do you gain by helping me go free? Craig: All right, I admit it. There is something I want from you, Dusty. I want peace in the family. Dusty: Since when are we family? Craig: Well, maybe not in the traditional sense. But we are both fathers to Johnny. And not that long ago, I wouldn't even have been able to admit that. But things change. Dusty: Not for me. Johnny has only one daddy -- that's me. Craig: I realize Jennifer chose you to raise her son. That caused me a great deal of pain at the time. But I've come to accept what she wanted. But we can't keep fighting, Dusty. We'll never find Johnny unless we work together. Dusty: Not in a million years. Craig: Well, take some time to think of it, just not that long. One good thing I learned in prison, it gives you lots of time to think. Dusty: Oh, I won't be in prison that long. Craig: Well, first, you have to prove your innocence. That's why I brought Josie back here. I couldn't think of a better way to convince you that I'm on your side. Dusty: Somehow, I'm not convinced. Craig: Well, not yet. But I think once you've really thought about it, considered your options, you'll realize I'm right. [SCENE_BREAK] Janet: You can fix it? How? Carly: Well, it's not even that hard, really. You just -- you take that dress, you make a pattern from it and you do one up in the right color, in white. Janet: Are you volunteering? Carly: Oh -- okay. I guess so. Janet: Really? Oh, that would be great. Carly: Okay. Janet: Oh, great, thank you. Carly: Well, go take it off and give it to me, and I'll -- Janet: Right, right, right. Okay, yes, I'll go take it off right now. Boy, Carly, you showed up in the right place at the right time. I will give you that. Carly: Yeah. Yeah, stupid saint Carly. [Knock on door] Janet: Hey, can you get it please? Carly: Got it! Jack: Carly, what are you doing here? Carly: It's a very long story, Jack. Jack: Yeah? Fill me in. Janet: Hey, Jack. Jack: Hey. Janet: Hi. Jack: Hey, so what -- what is going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: Lucy took Johnny away because you and I were always at war. Now if we could at least learn to cooperate, we might be able to convince her to bring Johnny back. Dusty: Well, that's a long shot if I ever heard one. Craig: But if it works, everybody wins. I'm asking you to do the right thing for the sake of our boy. I really don't want to be enemies with you anymore. Neither one of us has anything to gain from it. But think of what we could accomplish -- think of the good we could do by joining forces. We could start with bringing back our boy. Isn't that what you want, Dusty? [SCENE_BREAK] Josie: Paul. Paul: How did you get in here? Josie: I told the housekeeper that I was a friend of your mother's. Paul: And what are you even doing here? You're supposed to be gone. You're supposed to be gone for good. Josie: Well, I know that's what you wanted to happen, but when I found out that Dusty was in jail -- Paul: You can't help Dusty. And Dusty is in jail because he tried to kill me. Josie: And I'm the reason that that happened. If I hadn't gone along with your scheme -- Paul: Yeah, but you did. Look, it a little late for you to be crying over milk you spilled like two weeks ago. Josie: I had no idea it would come to this. I have to make it right. Paul: Okay. You know what I offered you good money to do this job, if you want more -- Josie: I refused to your money the last time. And I don't want it now. Paul: Okay. Great. Time for you to get out and this time don't come back! Josie: I'm sorry, Paul. I'm not going anywhere until I talk to your wife. Paul: She's not here, she's out. Josie: Then I'll wait. Paul: Why would you do that? Josie: Because I told Dusty I'd talk to her. Paul: That's not going to happen. Paul: You know, you seemed like such a smart girl when we met. You did a really dumb thing coming back here. Meg: I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I think I am a champion Christmas shopper. I have bought you the per -- what's going on? Why is Josie here? Paul: She was just leaving. Josie: Meg, I need to talk to you. Paul: No, you don't. It's not necessary. Josie: First of all, I want to apologize for all of the trouble -- Paul: Okay, fine, apology accepted. You can leave now. Josie: I'm not leaving until I tell Meg the truth. Paul: Dusty sent her to spread more lies about me. But we're not interested. Josie: Meg will be when she finds out what -- Paul: You know what, Meg has had a very difficult pregnancy. The last thing she needs right now is more stress. And I won't let you put her or our baby at risk. Let's go. Meg: Let her go, Paul. I want to hear what she has to say. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I want to know what's going on between the two of you. Janet: Well, Carly volunteered to help me with my wedding dress. Jack: Really? That -- that was nice. Thank you. Carly: Sure. You know, just 'cause its city hall, doesn't mean the bride can't look good. Jack: Actually, we're not getting married at city hall. That's why I came by -- I wanted to give you the good news. Lily is offering to let us have the wedding at her place. Janet: What? Jack: Yeah! I know. Janet: Are you kidding me? That's awesome! Jack: I know. I knew you'd be happy. All we have to do is tell her when and how many guests are going to be there, and she's going to take care of the rest. Janet: Oh, that is so great! Yay! Carly: Well, you guys have a lot of planning to do and all that, so -- I'll take this dress and I'll get to work. Okay? Janet: Wait. Carly, hold on -- you've really gone above and beyond the call of duty here. So I would like to officially invite you to the wedding. Carly: Thank you. But no -- that would not be appropriate, Janet. I'm Jack's ex-wife, you know? Remember? Janet: I know. But, so is Katie, remember? And we are inviting Brad and Katie, and Sage is going to be our flower girl. Don't you want to see her in her dress? Carly: Of course, I would see her in her dress -- Jack: Obviously this is making Carly uncomfortable, so -- Carly: It's not making me feel that way at all, Jack. As a matter of fact, if Janet wants me there, it would be my pleasure to be there. Janet: Great. See? This is all working out just the way I wanted it to. We're going to have an awesome wedding! Carly: I certainly hope so. Okay, well I'm going to go get to work and I'll bring you your dress after I put a hex on it. I'm just kidding! [SCENE_BREAK] Josie: Your husband hired me to pretend I had a psychic connection to Jennifer. Meg: Why would he do that? Josie: Because he thought it would help to get Dusty out of town for good. But then Dusty found out about it and confronted him, and Paul tried to kill him. Meg: That's what Dusty said. And I didn't believe him. So, why should I believe you? Josie: Because I'm telling you the truth. Paul: No, that's not the truth. Dusty's just trying to get himself out of jail. Dusty sent you, am I right? Josie: Yeah, he did. But not to clear his name. Because he thought it was time for Meg to finally know the truth. Dusty doesn't care what happens to him. I offered to go to the police and tell them my story. But he wouldn't let me, because he doesn't want me to go to jail, too. This whole thing is messed up -- Dusty doesn't deserve to be punished! Paul: He -- he's guilty of attempted murder. Josie: You're the one who attempted murder. He was just trying to defend himself. Meg: Okay, you know what? I would like you to leave now. I'd like to speak to my husband in private, please. Josie: Look, I know that you don't have any reason to believe me. I've told a lot of lies. But today? Every word I'm saying is the truth. Paul: She's lying. Meg: Why? Paul: To save Dusty. Meg: She just said that he wouldn't let her do that. He wouldn't let her incriminate herself. Paul: He's desperate. He's still trying to come between us. Meg: Think you're the one who's desperate, Paul. You hate Dusty so much, you would do anything to get rid of him. Paul: Yeah, I hate Dusty, I have every reason to hate Dusty. But I didn't -- Meg: I mean, you sent him across the country to try and find Johnny -- is that what you're doing again? Paul: No. Meg: You know, if you're lying, I will find out. And then it will be worse. Paul: She's a con artist, okay? She's admitted she's a con artist! You're going to take her word over mine? Okay, this is Dusty trying to get revenge. He tried to kill me, that didn't work -- and now, this is some last-ditch effort on his part to try and split us up! Don't let him do that. Meg: I don't believe you. You really need to tell me the truth. Paul: I am telling you the truth. Please, you have to trust me. Meg: You know, I really wish I could. I really wish I could -- Paul: Okay, stop, stop. See, okay, hold on a second. This is no good. Right, okay? You need to calm down. We need to sit down. You need to think about our baby. Meg: No, Paul. You need to think about our baby. You need to look me in the eye and tell me what you did to Dusty. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: Craig, I though I made it very clear -- you're not welcome here. Dusty: That's what I've been trying to tell him. Craig: You know, I'm sure you find it odd, but I actually feel for Dusty. You see, I was unjustly accused of trying to kill Paul Ryan. I beat those ridiculous charges. And now I'm just trying to do the same for Dusty. Dusty: I don't need your help, pal. Margo: All right, you heard the man. Let's go. Now. Come here, we're all alone now. Tell me what you're trying to do. Craig: I understand why people, including my own sister, might find it hard to believe that I am trying to redeem myself. But, I am actually trying to do the right thing. Margo: Well, you can think that you've morphed into one of Santa's little helpers, but that doesn't make it true. Craig: Can we at least try to be civil to each other? Why don't we have dinner tonight? Margo: Because Tom's out of town, and I have a mountain of work to do. And quite honestly, the thought of dining with you kind of kills my appetite. Does that answer all your questions? Josie: I need to see Dusty Donovan again. Margo: Well, of course you do. Dusty: Did you do what I said? Josie: I went to Meg, I told her the truth. I don't know how much good it did, though. I don't know if she believed me. Dusty: Well, Meg's smart. Once she figures out what Paul's been up to, she'll know what to do. Josie: I still think I should give a statement to the police. Once they hear that Paul tried to set you up, they will know that he's been lying from the beginning. Dusty: No, no, no, no. It's not worth going to jail. Josie: After everything I did to you, why do you still want to protect me? Dusty: Because even though you're a liar, you have one thing in common with my wife. Josie: What's that? Dusty: You were both victims of Paul Ryan. Josie: I have something else in common with Jennifer -- we both loved you. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I did. I did. I hired Josie to mess with Dusty's head, to get him to leave town. But I did it for a good reason. I did it because I love you, and I'm protecting our family. And I'm not going to let Dusty come between you and me again. I'm not going to let him come after you. I'm not going to let him come after our baby. Meg: He wasn't doing that. Paul: He stood right and he said that that was exactly what he was going to do. Meg: Only after you set him up! You know, all this time you told me that you had changed. And again, I was foolish enough to believe you! Paul: You know what? I was wrong in this. You know what? I thought I was okay. I thought I could leave therapy. But I guess it was too early. And I was out of control. I don't know, Dusty came back to town, and -- and I saw him as a threat. Meg: Paul, I told you, over and over and over again, that you had nothing to worry about, that Dusty would not be a threat to us or to our family. But you ignored me. Instead, you engineered some -- some unforgivable scheme with Josie. Paul: Nothing is unforgivable. Nothing is unforgivable. I did what I did. Meg: Look, look. There is no excuse! All right? You played Dusty's grief with Jennifer. How did you even think you could get away with that? Paul: I don't know. I guess I -- I lost my mind. Meg: No, you chose to lose your mind. You could've trusted your doctors, you could've trusted me. Paul: I trust you. Of course, I trust you. Meg: But you didn't want to get better. Paul: You're -- you're everything. Meg: You cared more about fighting the same old battles, knowing that you would lose me. Paul: I can't lose you. I just, I -- I -- I can't. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. Meg: No, sorry is not enough. Dusty is in jail because you lied. He shot you because he had no choice. You would have killed him if he hadn't done that. Isn't that what happened? Isn't it? You were ready to let an innocent man go to prison. Paul: I can fix that. I can, I'll go down to the police station, and I'll tell them it was self-defense. I'll get them to drop the charges. Meg: Do it. Now! Paul: You got it. I'll do anything. I'll do anything. Anything. Things are going to be different. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I can't help but feel a little bit strange about my ex-wife volunteering to outfit the bride. Janet: Oh, come on. We're all grownups, right? Jack: But still -- Honey, I don't think it was a good idea to invite Carly to the wedding. Janet: Jack, she offered to help me with my dress. She was standing right there. It felt rude for me not to ask. Jack: Honestly, she didn't look too happy about it. Janet: Trust me, my dear -- I have an ulterior motive. I did it for us. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Oh, you're working. I don't want to interrupt. Carly: No, please. I need a distraction, anyway. I offered to help Janet with her wedding dress. Don't ask. I don't have an answer. Lily: Actually, that's why I'm here. I wanted to give you the heads-up. Carly: No, I know. I heard that you're having the wedding at your place. Lily: I'm not taking sides, Carly. It's nothing against you. It's just that Jack and Holden are like brothers. And -- Carly: I know. I know it's -- I'm not hurt by it. I'm not. Lily: Good. Carly: You know, as a matter of fact, I may end up there myself. Lily: Really? Do you really think that's a good idea, Carly? [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: Paul Ryan, alive and well. It's good to see you. Paul: He's here because he's under arrest, right? Margo: No such luck. Craig: Is this official business for you, Paul? Paul: Okay. He may have ducked the charges, but I know he tried to kill me. Now get him out of my face, please. Margo: Love to. You can go now. Oh, and keep up the good work. Clearly, you have a long way to go before anybody in this town believes you're innocent. Craig: I love you too, Sis. Margo: All right, Paul. I'm really busy. What can I do for you? Paul: I'm here to correct an injustice. Margo: Really? How so? Paul: Well, my memory's kind of messed up, what with being shot and all. But Dusty's telling the truth. He shot me in self-defense. Margo: All right. I'm going to need details. Paul: Yeah, well it's all kind of hazy. But you know, Dusty and I were having an argument. Probably about Meg, but I'm not sure. And, well -- you know, things got kind of out of hand. There was a gun. And we struggled over the gun. And he -- he got it away from me. And so I reached for the heaviest thing that I could find, and I swung it at him, and he fired. And that's all I remember. Margo: All right, you realize that this means the charges against Donovan will be dropped. Paul: Yeah. As it should be. Margo: All right, you'll need to sign a statement. You can go find Dallas Griffin. Donovan, good news. You're free to go. Dusty: Are you serious? Margo: I very rarely joke about these things. Paul Ryan recanted. I don't know why he changed his story, but he now concurs that you shot him in self- defense. Trust me, there will be a very rigorous follow-up investigation. But for now, charges are dropped. Don't leave town. You lucked out again, Sunshine. Josie: Well, I guess it really worked, talking to Meg. Dusty: I guess so. Josie: Well, this calls for a celebration. Can I -- can I buy you a cup of coffee? Dusty: Sure. Why not? [SCENE_BREAK] Janet: I want her to see what we have together, Jack. That our marriage is real. And true. And it's meant to last. Jack: And that would be a good thing. But you may have noticed that trouble follows Carly around. Look, she's the mother of my kids, and I'll always care about her. But she's a repeat offender. Are you sure you want to open yourself up to that? Janet: I don't think that Carly has been causing troubles for us on purpose. All right, all right, okay. All right, if she has, I want her to be there at the wedding and hear us say our vows, and promise to love each other forever and ever and ever. That will nip it in the bud. Jack: I like the way you think, you know that? Janet: Good. Because I love everything about you! And once Carly sees that, hopefully, she'll be able to let you go. Jack: One can only hope. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I'm just saying -- watching the ceremony, do you really think that you can put yourself through that without having a meltdown? Carly: I'm not sure. But I think if I see it, if I watch it happen, then maybe I can accept that what I had with Jack is over. Lily: Do you really think you can do that, Carly? Carly: I don't really have a choice, do I? Lily: That's never stopped you before. [Phone ringing] Lily: I should get that. Carly: Yeah. Lily: It's Jack. I should take it. Hi, Jack, what's up? Jack: Hey, yeah. Well, Janet and I were just sitting here, planning our wedding. And we were wondering if the day after tomorrow is too soon? I know the holidays are coming up. Lily: You want to get married the day after tomorrow? Jack: Is it too fast? Because I was thinking we could make it a holiday party, you know? Just our closest family and friends. I'll bring a case of champagne. And Janet can help with the food. Lily: Jack, I already told you, the bride and groom shouldn't worry about that. I can handle it. Jack: You sure it's not too soon, that we're not rushing you? Lily: You're family, Jack. We want you to be happy. Jack: We are. Lily: Well, I'd -- I'd better get to work. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Thanks again. It's a go. Janet: Yay! That's fantastic! Carly: It's really happening. Oh, God! It's really happening! Lily: Sweetie! Carly: Oh, God! [SCENE_BREAK] Josie: You would have sacrificed yourself to keep me from going to prison. Dusty: So? Josie: So, on some level, you still care about me. Dusty: I never said I didn't. Josie: You once said that you could maybe love the real me, the part that didn't just remind you of Jennifer. Now that you know who I really am, is that still true? Dusty: Things aren't going to work for us, Josie. Josie: Are you sure? Dusty: I'm not sure of anything. Thanks for the coffee. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Okay, I spoke with Margo. And told her that it was self-defense, and all the charges against Dusty have been dropped. It's all over. Meg: No, it's not. Paul: Of course it is. We just need to go back to the way things were before any of this happened. Meg: No, we can't. Paul: Yes, we can. We need to remember -- Meg: How many times have you lied to me, Paul? Paul: -- What's important. Meg: You keep telling that you've changed, and you never have. You never will. Paul: Well, I think things are going to be different this time. Meg: How many times have you said that? Even you don't believe it. You're key. Paul: No. Please. I'm begging you -- Meg: I will have somebody come for the rest of my stuff. Paul: Please, no. Please. If nothing, will you think about our daughter? She needs both of us. Meg: Our daughter needs a mother who is strong enough to know when to be on her own. Because her father, unfortunately, can't be trusted. [NEXT_ON] Brad: Come on, did you really think we were going to let you tie the knot without throwing you a bachelor party? Carly: What the hell is she doing here? Lily: What's going on? Jack: What's -- what's going on? Why are you -- Carly: Dance with me. One last dance before you marry someone else. For old time's sake.

It seemed so real

Marlena: Finally got Claire to sleep? Belle: Yeah, but she probably won't stay down long. I think she can tell I'm still worried. Marlena: Philip told me about what happened over at Sami's. Belle: Mom, it really freaked me out. The way this woman was talking, it was like -- she had this sense of urgency in her voice or something. Marlena: But there were two people. It was a couple, right? Belle: Yeah, they said that they just moved in to Sami's building. Marlena: Tell me exactly -- exactly what she said. Belle: Well, the woman did most of the talking. She said that she was there to help us and that she wanted Claire and me to go with her. Marlena: Did she say why? Belle: No, she said that if we did go with her, then she'd explain. You know what it was like? It was like a stranger offering a little kid candy. Philip: And by the time I had got there, they had split. Marlena: I wish you could have gotten a name, anything at all. Philip: It's all just...a little too coincidental. Belle: Because of what Chloe said? Philip: Those guys who took Brady...for some reason, they were really interested in your picture. I just wish we knew why. Marlena: So do I. First my husband is murdered. Philip: Now somebody's coming after you and your daughter. What the hell is going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: This is really important, Carrie. I need to speak to will. Fishing? Isn't it like below zero? Ice fishing. Fine, fine. Please have him call me back. Please tell him that this is extremely important. Bitch. Roman: What was that about? Sami: I mean, he just is never able to take my call. He is in the shower. He is snowboarding. If he's not snowboarding, he's skiing. Roman: Or ice fishing. Sami: Fishing? I mean, honestly, since when has Will ever fished? I mean, they could at least come up with a better excuse than that. Roman: So, he's still upset with you, right? Sami: God, he is so bullheaded. Roman: Well, I wonder where he gets that. Sami: Daddy, this is serious. I mean, I have to tell him that his father has been arrested so that he can hate me even more. Roman: Oh, Sami, come on. Sami: Dad, I get it. I see that this is all my fault. I mean, if I hadn't married E.J., none of this would have happened. And now who knows what the DiMeras have planned for Lucas. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Excuse me. I need to see Lucas Roberts -- oh, uh...Horton. He calls himself that now. Anyway, he was arrested today. Officer: Are you family? E.J.: Uh, that rather depends on how you define "family." Officer: Sorry, pal. Only family. E.J.: Okay, look, I don't think you quite understand the seriousness of this situation. Officer: Yeah, and I don't think you understand the rules. You're not on the list, you don't get to visit. E.J.: Okay, officer, I understand that, but if I don't see him, he's gonna be in serious danger. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cellphone rings] Stefano: Is it done? Oh, for God's sake, enough with this procrastination. Lucas must pay for what he did to my son! Carmine: I'm carmine. You got a name? Lucas: Lucas. Carmine: Good to meet you, Lucas. So, what do they got you in here for? Oh, wait, let me guess. Too many traffic tickets? Lucas: A long story. I don't want to talk about it, if you don't mind. Carmine: Yeah, I hear you. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: All right, you two. Nothing happened, okay? Claire and I are fine. There's no reason to worry. Philip: If there's nothing to worry about, then how come you were so shook up when I found you at Sami's? Belle: You caught me off guard. That's all. Philip: Belle, you were pounding on the door, practically screaming for your life. Belle: I was not. Mom, he's exaggerating. Marlena: I agree with Philip. We take this very seriously. Belle: It's not like they tried to grab me or anything. Philip: No, but they could have. Belle: You weren't even there, so stay out of it. Philip: I'm not gonna just stand around and do nothing, not when you're getting these threats. Belle: There were no threats. Philip: You're getting a bodyguard 24/7 starting tonight. End of discussion. Marlena: Not the end of discussion. I'm calling Roman. We'll have an officer on Claire every time she leaves the house. Belle: Will you both just stop? Why don't you ask me what I think? Lucas will be safe for now. Nothing's going to happen to him while he's at the station. And... don't you worry about Will. Will, will come around. He's just confused right now. He's angry. The poor kid's been through a lot. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Dad, I know that. But come on. He just sees that I was breaking up our family. He doesn't want to understand why. He just wants to hate me forever. Roman: Oh, come on. Don't talk like that. Sami: Oh, God. I just...was dreading this phone call, and now I wish it were over with. Roman: Tell you what -- let's have Lucas call. He can explain things to Will. It might soften the blow. Sami: Dad, he's not allowed to make overseas phone calls from jail. Roman: Well, your dad here just might have a little juice, you know? Sami: You'd do that for me? Roman: Like you have to ask. Sami: Daddy! Thank you. I knew I could count on you. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: All right, Mr. Horton is fine. He was delivered to a holding cell directly after the bail hearing. E.J.: Officer, is it? Officer: Mm-hmm. E.J.: Why don't I talk to somebody who knows what they're doing? Roman here? Is Bo here? Is Abe here? Is anybody here who can do anything? Officer: Sorry, buddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: E.J.? E.J.: Thank you. Look, your son is in serious trouble. Kate: I'm aware of that. E.J.: No, no, no, Kate. He's in serious trouble. Look, I just left my father's house, okay? I think he sent somebody after him. Kate: Did your father tell you that? E.J.: Not in so many words, but he certainly alluded to it. This idiot over here won't let me see him. Can you go and talk to him, please? Thank you. Kate: I'm Kate Roberts. I'm Lucas' mother. I'd like to see him. Officer: One second, okay? Kate: Thank you. Tell me, E.J., why are you suddenly so concerned with my son's safety? E.J.: I think you know why I'm concerned about your son's safety, all right? It's because I care about Samantha. I don't want to see her get hurt. Kate: Well, if Stefano does something to my son, Sami won't be the only one getting hurt. You tell your daddy that. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Idiot! Rolf: I'm sorry? Stefano: What do you want, Rolf? Rolf: Well, we need to discuss our houseguest. Stefano: I have other priorities at the moment. Rolf: But, Stefano, we have to talk about this. Stefano: Look, you can handle him yourself. I can count on you, yes? Rolf: Of course you can. Stefano: All right. You work with him. Because right now there's a pest in a jail cell that needs to be squashed. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Nice accommodations, huh? Carmine: Five-star. You got a smoke? Lucas: No, sorry, I don't smoke. Carmine: It's good you don't. I've been trying to quit. Not easy. Lucas: Yeah, right. That's what they say, huh? Carmine: Don't ever get started. Biggest mistake of my life. Lucas: No offense, man, but I'm not looking to make new friends right now, okay? Carmine: Hey, I'm cool, man. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: Hey, you. Let's go. Lucas: Go where? Where am I going? Officer: You got a visitor. Lucas: Sami? Carmine: Hurry back, Lucas. [Cell door closes] Lucas: I was hoping you were Sami. Kate: No, darling. It's your mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Daddy, you don't have to hang out here. I'm okay. Roman: So, is that the glove you gave Will last Christmas? Sami: He forgot it. I'm gonna send it to him, but I wanted to make some sugar cookies. And, you know, I thought about buying him that licorice that he likes so much. They don't have it there. Put together a whole little care package. Roman: That'd be very nice. Sami: When he sees it's from me, he's not gonna open it. Roman: You know what I think we should do? I think we should call Will right now. Sami: Dad, what difference is 10 minutes gonna make? Roman: Give me the phone. I'll call him. He'll talk to me. Sami: I don't know. Now I'm kind of freaking out. Roman: Just give me the phone. You can handle this, Sami. I know you can. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Are you okay? Lucas: Obviously, yeah, I'm doing great. My new year's off to a great start, Mom. Thanks for asking. Kate: Listen to me. Have you had any unusual run-ins since you've been here? Lucas: Unusual run-ins? What do you mean? Kate: I mean has anyone threatened you? Lucas: There's a big guy in my cell who talks my ear off, but that's about it. Why would you ask me stuff like that? Kate: I'm worried about Stefano, that's all. Lucas: I'm pretty safe, Mom. I'm locked up behind bars. I don't think he's gonna get to me. Kate: Okay. Okay. Just watch your back. Promise me that you'll do that. Lucas: Is that why you came here, to tell me to be careful? Kate: We're gonna get you out of this mess. Philip's doing everything he possibly can. Lucas: Oh, the lawyer, right? The fancy Titan lawyer who can't even get bail set for me? Kate: You know, Lucas, you knew there was a chance that, that would happen, and we're just gonna have to work on another strategy. Lucas: What's this "we" stuff, huh? Kate: Did you really think that I would abandon you? Lucas: I don't know, mom. I never know when it comes to you. Kate: I'm doing my damndest to defend you. Lucas: Oh, good, good. Then I should be in the chair before I know it. Kate: You could show a little bit of gratitude. Lucas: You're right. You're right. I'm sorry. Thank you. Thank you, Mom, for all this. I really appreciate it. Kate: I was fixing everything for you until you let Sami get in the way. Lucas: What'd you say, Sami? You know what? That's it. I want to go back to my cell. Kate: You're going to hear me out. Because if you want to see your family again, you'll let me help you. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Stop making decisions for me, okay? I don't want a bodyguard. Philip: I was only trying to help. Belle: Well, I don't need your help, thank you. Marlena: You heard her, Philip. Belle: Mom, don't -- Claire: Mommy! Belle: Great. Claire's awake. Marlena: Young man... I will be the one taking care of my daughter. Are you clear? Philip: I'm sorry, Marlena, but I just want what's best for her. Marlena: Good. Start by walking out the door now. Philip: I can't do that. Marlena: You can do. I'll show -- Belle: Baby. Are you hungry? Marlena: I'll take her in the kitchen and get some animal crackers. How does that sound? Belle: Want some animal crackers? Marlena: Always. Here we go. Here we go. Oh, and when I'm there, I'll call Roman. You like the giraffes, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: I don't think your mother is very happy with me. Belle: I wonder why. Philip: Hey, I'm sorry, Belle, but I'm not gonna just stand around and do nothing. Belle: My mother is going through a really hard time right now, okay? She just lost my dad, my brother's missing, and now my marriage is falling apart. So the last thing she needs is you giving her a hard time. Philip: You're right. I overstepped. It won't happen again. Belle: Good, 'cause I have everything I need right here. Philip: I got it. Tell Claire I said bye. Belle: Wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: You bet, buddy. It was my favorite Christmas present this year. Will: When I saw it, I totally thought of you, grandpa. Roman: So, I understand you've been having some good holidays, spent some time on the slopes, I hear. Will: Yeah, we stayed at this really cool lodge. Remember the place we stayed when we went to see Uncle Eric? Roman: Oh, yeah, I do. Will: Yeah, it was kind of like that, but the rooms were twice as big. Roman: Is that right? Will: Yeah, we got like two feet of fresh powder on Christmas Eve. Roman: Two feet of fresh powder? You got to be kidding me. That sounds perfect. Will: Yeah. But it was really weird not being at home. I missed all you guys. Roman: We missed you, too, Will. Speaking of which, I've got somebody here who would like to talk to you very much. Hang on. Sami? You can do this. Just talk to him. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Hi, Will. Will: Happy new year, Mom. Sami: It's so great to hear your voice. How's your break? Will: It's been great. Uncle Austin taught me to snowboard. Sami: Really? Will: Yeah, it's way harder than it looks. Sami: [Laughs] 'Cause it looks pretty hard. You, um, making sure you don't break any bones, right? Will: Yeah, I know. Hey, is dad around? Sami: Uh, that's actually why I'm calling. Will: Did something happen to him? Mom, is he okay? Sami: No, um, he's, uh, fine, actually. He's okay. Will: Can I talk to him? He hasn't called since Christmas. Sami: Honey, um, your dad hasn't called because...well, because he's at the police station. He, um... he's in jail. Will? Are you there? Will: I knew he'd get caught. Sami: Wait a second. What -- what do you mean you knew he'd get caught? Did you know? Did your dad tell you before you went to Switzerland that – that he had -- Will: Mom, can you just tell him I love him? Can you do that for me? Sami: Of course. Of course, sweetie. I will tell your dad that you love him, and he is going to try to call you as soon as he can, okay? Don't you worry. He is gonna -- Will? Will, are you there? Hello? Hello? [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: I have no idea why you are fighting me on this. You need absolutely everyone you can possibly get in your corner. Lucas: Not you I don't. Kate: You are impossible. You're impossible! I'm trying to save your life, Lucas. Lucas: Mom, I don't need you to run interference for me. You got that? What happens -- what happens every time you try to help me? Everything turns into a big, huge disaster. Kate: I'm your mother. I worry. Lucas: Well, then worry about something else. Worry about global warming or the gas prices, how about that? Kate: Not funny, Lucas. Lucas: You want to know the real reason why I'm fighting you on this? Because I know you. I know what you're gonna do. It's the same old thing every time. You're gonna ask me to choose between you and Sami. Kate: Well, darling, you just proved my point because you chose Sami and look where you ended up. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: [Chuckles] Please, don't be shy, my friend. Make yourself at home. Ahh. I see. Dr. Rolf is making progress. Very -- very nice. Very nice indeed, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: You keep doing this. You keep showing up and trying to help, and I really appreciate it, but you have to stop. How am I gonna fix things with Shawn if you're always around? Philip: I care about you and Claire. If anything happens to you -- Belle: Nothing is gonna happen to us, okay? Philip: You keep saying that, but you can't be sure. And if anything did happen, I'd never forgive myself. Please, Belle, you got to see where I'm coming from. We were a family. It doesn't even seem like that long ago. And just because we aren't together anymore doesn't mean that I can just turn off my feelings for you two. I still feel a responsibility to make sure you're safe. Belle: Well, you don't have to. Philip: You think I'm trying to take advantage of the situation. Belle: I didn't say that. Philip: Because I wasn't. Look, I'm sorry if I messed things up here tonight, but if you ever need anything, I want you to call me, okay? No ulterior motives. Just one friend helping another friend. Come here. Be careful. [SCENE_BREAK] [Telephone rings] Marlena: Honey, can you answer that for me, please? Belle: Yeah, sure. [Clears throat] Hello? Crystal: I'm so sorry, Marlena. We didn't mean your daughter any harm. Belle: Who the hell is this? Marlena: Who is it? Belle: Mom, it's her, from Sami's apartment. Here, come here, baby. Marlena: Hello, who is this? Crystal: Marlena, is that you? Marlena: This is Marlena. Who is it? Crystal: It's Crystal. I'm sorry for disrupting your evening, but I just -- Marlena: How did you get this number? Crystal: I wanted to apologize. I think I may have upset your daughter earlier. Was that her just now on the phone? Marlena: That was you? You were the one who attacked my daughter? Crystal: I did no such thing. I was trying to help her. Marlena: By scaring the living daylights out of her? Are you kidding? What do you want? What do you want from us? Crystal: She's in danger, Marlena. Please, you have to believe me. Marlena: What kind of danger and from whom? Crystal: I can't say, not over the phone. I'm done with this. I'm all done. Don't you call here again. Don't you ever come near my family. Crystal: Look, Marlena, wait. If it's answers you want, meet me at the Brady Pub in 15 minutes. And don't be late. Marlena: Crystal, I -- hello? Belle: What'd she want? Marlena: I don't know. I don't know, sweetie. I just don't know. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: If your idea of helping me is to trash Sami, then you can forget it right now, okay? You got that? Officer, I want her name taken off the visitors list right now. Kate: That won't be necessary. Lucas: Her name is Kate Roberts. Take it off. Kate: Lucas, please. Lucas: I don't want anything to do with you. Don't you understand that? I don't want you around. That's why I changed my name to Horton, for God's sakes. When are you gonna get a clue? Kate: If Will was the one behind bars, would you stand back and let him throw his life away? I don't think so. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: I can't believe that will knew all this time that Lucas had attempted to murder E.J. Roman: Sami, you can't take it out on him. Sami: Daddy, I am not taking it out on Will. I am taking it out on Lucas. I mean, how can he do something so stupid? If he has to get it off his chest, he should talk to Kate or Billie or me. He should have talked to me instead of our teenage son. Roman: Not the smartest move, no. Sami: And then he ships him off to Europe. I mean, my God. No wonder he was so secretive about the whole thing. Roman: He was just trying to protect Will. Sami: Dad, he's never gonna want to come home. Roman: Oh, come on, come on. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, all right? Look, your son misses you, Sami. He just told me so. Sami: Come on, Dad. Why would he leave there? It's not like he has to put up with this crap from Carrie and Austin. Roman: Easy. Just go easy here, all right? Getting all worked up is not gonna do a damn bit of good. Sami: Dad, what is gonna happen to Will? Roman: Don't you worry about Will. We'll make sure he's taken care of. Sami: Don't worry? Isn't he some sort of accessory or something to Lucas' crime now? Roman: Hey, hey, hey. Listen to me, okay? Will you please sit down? Now, listen to me closely. I know you're hurting right now. I know you're hurting very much. And I'm not defending Lucas. What he did was completely irresponsible. Sami: And thoughtless and reckless and stupid! Roman: And I know you want to use the guy as a punching bag right now, but remember this first -- remember how much you love him. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: You are my son, and I'm not going to stop loving you just because you made a mistake. Lucas: I don't need your love. Kate: You need Sami's. The same woman who won't return your calls. Lucas: That's interesting. How'd you know that? Kate: Philip told me. Lucas: Did he really? That's nice. Kate: And I know you're hurt, but it is over between the two of you. And she made it perfectly clear last night. Lucas: You know what, Mom? That's it. It's always about Sami, isn't it? I want you out of here right now. Kate: All right. I'm gonna go. But I want you to remember one thing -- when the chips are down, at the end of the day, your mother is the only one who's going to be there for you. So you can be mad at me. You can be as angry at me as you want to be, but I am never, ever going to turn my back on you. You be careful. I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: You still here? E.J.: How is he? Kate: He's fine. E.J.: Okay, nobody was there? Nobody threatened him? Kate: That's what he said. E.J.: All right. Good. Look, I'm still convinced we need to be extra vigilant, okay? We both know exactly what my father can be capable of. I don't want Lucas to get caught with his guard down. Kate: This is just another way of playing the hero, isn't it, to impress Sami? E.J.: Kate, I would, um... I'd really listen to my warnings if I were you. Kate: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Are they still sleeping? Sami: Yeah. Dad, I could stare at them forever. Their perfect little sleeping angel faces. I just can't help worrying about them. They're never gonna have a normal childhood now, are they? Roman: You don't know that, so don't say that. Sami: Dad, I was so young when I had Will. And I was so irresponsible and stupid. And I made so many mistakes. I was not ready to be a mom. And I was so obsessed with Austin, and I... I lied to him. I lied to Lucas. I was lying to myself. Roman: Not your finest moment, no. Sami: But I think about all the years wasted that Lucas didn't have with Will. I mean, that is... that is the biggest regret of my life. So... even after everything that happened, I was determined not to make that mistake with these twins. It was my second chance to get it right. Roman: Sami, all this -- all this that happened was beyond your control. Sami: Not all of it. Dad, all I wanted was for Allie and Johnny to not have to worry about the DiMeras. But they are. They're gonna have to deal with this for the rest of their lives. Roman: Because of what Lucas did. Sami: He has been arrested for attempting to murder E.J. I mean, that vendetta has got to be back up and running. And now the burden is on Allie and Johnny. Roman: He did it for you, Sami. He did it for you. In his own screwed-up, mistaken, twisted way, he thought he was doing the right thing, just like you did when you married E.J. Sami: Come on, Dad. He lied to me about it. He lied to me about everything for who knows how long. How could he do that to me after everything that we have been through? How could he? Roman: You listen to me, okay? Your children need both of you. Sami: How's that gonna work while he's serving a life sentence in prison? Roman: Again, you don't know that. But if that is the case, even more reason for you two to work through this. Sami: Oh, come on, Dad. Whose side are you on? [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Are you crazy? You are not going over there to see her. Marlena: Honey, I have to do this. Belle: Tell me what's going on. Marlena: Stay here and lock the door. Roman is sending an officer over to be with you. Belle: Well, at least tell me why this is so important to you. Marlena: Because I don't want her bothering you, and she needs to know that. Belle: No, there's something else going on, and I want to know what it is. Marlena: I can't tell you right now. I've got to be there in 10 minutes. Belle: At least call Roman, have him go with you. Marlena: No, no, no. If she sees an officer, it might scare her off. She might run. Honey, I've got to do this on my own terms. I'll be back soon. Take care. Belle: At least tell me where you're going. Marlena: I've got my cellphone. I'll check in. Lock the door. [SCENE_BREAK] Rolf: It's terrible out there tonight, isn't it? Fog so thick you could cut it with a knife. Um...well, it's, uh, it's time for our next injection. This won't hurt a bit. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Sami, you know damn well I'm on your side. I always have been. I always will be. Sami: Could have fooled me. Roman: Look, I'm not condoning what Lucas did. He obviously didn't think about the consequences, which is exactly my point here. He didn't have time to think, Sami. He followed his instincts. He reacted. And sometimes when we do that, it's not pretty. Sami: Dad, don't look at me like that. Roman: Don't look at you like what? Sami: Like I made a million mistakes and I expect to be forgiven, but then Lucas makes a mistake and I can't let it go. Roman: No, you know what I'm thinking here? I'm thinking this guy is the father of your children. I know you love him very much, and he's in big trouble. It would be nice if you at least went to see him. [Cellphone rings] Sami: [Sighs] Roman: Doc. Belle: It's Belle. I'm sorry to bother you. Roman: Belle, what's going on? Belle: I'm really worried about my mom. She just got a phone call from some woman named Crystal, and she took off to go meet her. Roman: Did she say where? Belle: No, she wouldn't tell me. Roman: Damn it. Belle: What do you know about this woman? Roman: All right, you're at the townhouse, right? Belle: Yeah. Roman: Okay, you got the doors locked? Belle: Yeah, it's locked. Roman: All right, Belle, you stay right there. I'll find your mom. Belle: Thanks, Roman, but I can't just sit here. I'm gonna meet you at the police station. Roman: Okay, all right. I'll meet you there. Sami: What's that about? Is Mom missing? Roman: No. I'm sure your mom is fine. Belle's just a little concerned 'cause she rushed off to meet someone. I'll track her down. Sami: There's obviously more to this story that you're not telling me. Roman: Sami, your plate is way too full right now. You take care of that, all right? And you think about what I said. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmine: Hey, check it out. It's all yours, Lucas. Lucas: Yeah, thanks, but you can keep it. I don't read that kind of stuff. Carmine: Suit yourself. If you'd rather stare at the cracks in the wall than gawk at Miss Jasmine here, be my guest. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: You were scared. You were trying to protect your family. I didn't listen to you. What did I do? I granted you a divorce. And I practically handed you over to the man who raped you. Sami: No. No. It wasn't like that. Lucas: Yes, it was. We kept telling ourselves that it wasn't a real marriage. It was only a marriage in name only, right? It was a temporary situation? Sami: 'Cause it was. Lucas: No, it wasn't. I knew. I knew deep down in my gut that if you went through that, if you walked out that door, Sami, if you married him, it was over. Things could never be the same between us again. And I wasn't gonna do that. I wasn't gonna sacrifice the woman I love and the mother of my children. It was my job to protect you, and I couldn't do it. Sami: You're not saying that... you -- Lucas: You know about the gun. Sami: Well, I know it was used that night in the shooting, but I asked you. I asked you so many times, and you told me that... that you didn't... that you didn't do it. Lucas: I lied to you. I did do it. I'm the one who put that bullet in E.J.'s back. Sami: I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I hurt you, Lucas. Just – just go. Get out of here. I'm sorry. Lucas: I don't want to lose you. Kate: Come on. Let's go. Lucas: I'm sorry, Sami. I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Where are you two going? Kate: Roman, please. I am begging you. Roman: Kate, I got no choice. There's nothing I can do. Kate: All I'm asking you to do is give us 10 minutes -- 10 minutes to have a running start, that's it. Lucas: We don't need 10 minutes, all right? Forget it. This whole thing is over now. Roman: Lucas, I'm sorry about this. You know I got to do it. Sami: Dad -- Roman: You are under arrest for the attempted murder of E.J. DiMera. [ Knock on door] Philip: Hi, Sami. We need to have a talk about Lucas. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Thank you for all your help, officer. Is this man here? Hey. Is this man -- this man -- is he here? Officer: And why would I tell you? I got him. I got him. I got him. I got him. You want to see who's locked up in here? You're about to get your chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Actually, Philip, I have no interest in talking about Lucas. Philip: I've hired the best lawyers I can, but we're gonna need a little cooperation from him. Sami: Oh, he is being stubborn? That's so surprising. Philip: I realize you and Lucas have had your moments, but you don't want him in jail any more than I do. Sami: You are so wrong. I hope he rots in jail for the rest of his life. Philip: Come on, Sami. You don't mean that. Sami: I mean every word. You know, he didn't want my help. He got himself in this mess, and he can get himself back out. Philip: You know that's not gonna happen, not unless he has some help. Sami: Wait a second. You expect me to help him now? Philip: All you got to do is talk to him, try and convince him to work with us. Sami: No way. Philip: Damn it, Sami. I don't care how mad you are at Lucas, but don't you think you owe it to Allie and to Will to try and get him out of this mess? Just give him a call. Or better yet, go see him. It'd mean a lot. Sami: You know what? You're right. I should go see him...so I can give him a piece of my mind. And I'll want to do it as soon as possible. Actually, you know what? I think I will. I'm gonna call Maggie, see if she can watch the twins so I can go down there to the station right now. Thank you, Philip. Philip: Just...go easy on him, okay? Sami: Oh, believe me, I know exactly what to do. I have it under control. This was an excellent idea. I know exactly how to handle my ex-husband. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: All right. Enough! All right! Come on! Lucas: What the hell? Officer: Man, get your butt in there. Play nice, fellas. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: I know you. Carmine: What are you gonna do about it, pretty boy? [Sputtering] [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Come on. You can't be frozen. You can't be frozen. [Cellphone rings] Hold on. Hold on! [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Pick up the phone, Mom. [Cellphone ringing] [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: [Speaking indistinctly] Hello? Hello? Who are you? Stop right there. I said stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Be careful. If this is the same woman who tried to grab you and Claire, she's dangerous. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Max, I can use a little company, I mean, if you don't mind hanging out with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Crystal: Give Marlena a message. She's in danger. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Do you really think that Shawn would take Belle back? Philip: Your job is to give him a reason not to.

Belle goes against Marlena's wishes and calls Roman to check on Marlena

Paul: I've never seen you speechless before. Let me try it another way. Nicole... Nikki: (Sighs) Paul: Would you do me the honor of being my wife? Nikki: Paul... I am so surprised. I never thought-- oh, you're the sweetest man in the whole world, but... I can't say yes. (Ring box snaps shut) Paul: Yeah, I'm sorry. I, um, I'm sorry I rushed things. I-I completely understand. Nikki: No, no, no, no, no. No, you don't understand. I-I'm not saying yes, but I'm not saying no. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: What if it's true? Victor: Sweetheart, don't-- Ashley: What if I am losing my mind? Victor: Don't say that. Ashley: It's happened before, Victor. What if it's happening again? Victor: Those were different times and different circumstances. Nothing to do with now. Please don't talk about it. Now that Estella is gone, if this stops, then we know who's behind it. Ashley: What if it doesn't? Victor: Well, then whoever it is doing this to you will pay dearly. I promise you. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafael: I know you're upset, but a medical discharge is almost impossible unless you're terminal. Adam: Okay, I hear you. The only way out of prison is to die. I get it. Damn it! I-I can't live like this anymore. Rafael: Look, Adam, I can't make any promises, but you know I'm not gonna stop fighting until you're outta here. Adam: (Sighs) I know. I know. I'm sorry. Rafael: Hey, man, look. You were just told by a leading eye specialist that you're-- you're probably never gonna regain your eyesight. You're entitled to blow off a little bit of steam. Adam: Look, uh, there's a bottle of aspirin in the bathroom. Could you get it for me, please? Rafael: Yeah. Adam: And a glass of water. Rafael: No problem. Rafael: Here you go. Adam: Thanks. Rafael: Adam, have you ever considered being examined by a general practitioner as well? I gotta say, you look worse now than you did when you were in prison. Adam: (Sighs) (Chuckles) Thanks. I'm feeling worse. I'm stressed, exhausted. Rafael: If my mom was here, she'd say, uh, you gotta put some meat on your bones. Adam: Oh, you know, I know I should be grateful to be out of prison, but this feels like the same thing. I mean, I can't see. I can't go outside. I can't feel the sunshine but through a small window. And your Aunt Estella, she's been great, but-- Rafael: Your father moved her out of the house-- I heard. Adam: Yeah, he suspects her of--of doing all these horrible things to Ashley. He suspects me, too. Rafael: You? How could you pos-- Adam: Yeah, I know. I know. Tell Victor that. (Scoffs) It's ridiculous. It's like, anything goes wrong around here, it's my fault. I'm like his own personal whipping boy. Rafael: I know its small consolation, but whatever you need, I'm here for you, man. Adam: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Uh-huh. Have it on my desk in the morning. Yeah. So you ready? Sharon: Uh, just about. Jack: We'll have the other things sent after we leave. Sharon: Jack, what am I doing moving in with you again? Jack: You're seeing to it that you and the baby are looked after. Sharon: How many times have we done this now? Jack: You know what they say-- "Third time's a charm." Sharon: Does Mary Jane know? Jack: You have nothing to worry about where Mary Jane is concerned. She was a diversion. There is no one for me but you. Sharon: Well, still, maybe you should tell her, I mean, just to be fair to her. Jack: (Sighs) You know, she might be in her room right now. Sharon: Okay, go ahead. I'll meet you downstairs. Jack: Okay. I'll only be a little bit. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Here you go-- a special treat for my special girl 'cause you were so tough at the doctor's office. Phyllis: Oh, Daniel, that's incredible. Congratulations! Daniel: It's, uh, pretty sweet, huh? Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, I wish I could have been there. Daniel: Well, you had your hands full with the magazine shoot. Amber: Oh, I'd like to have my hands full. (Laughs) Daniel: Um, you'll come to the next show. Phyllis: So who is this Howard Aucker guy? Is he some--some big, you know, art mucky-muck? Daniel: Um, you know what? I've never heard of him. Phyllis: Oh, okay, well, you're sure the check's good? Daniel: Uh, well, we're about to find out in the morning. Um, listen, I really gotta go, okay? Phyllis: All right. Well, call me, and I want to hear everything. Daniel: Uh-huh. Bye-bye. Amber: (Sighs) Oh, yeah. Daniel: (Laughs) Nick: Sounds like it went well. Phyllis: Yeah, very well. Some collector bought all of Daniel's drawings. Nick: Wow. Phyllis: Isn't that good? Nick: Did you hear that, Summer? High five. High five. High five. All right. Phyllis: (Laughs) Nick: Down low. Good job. So you okay? Phyllis: Yeah, I'm okay. I just, you know, this is-- this is really great. I like this, the three of us together. It's been a while. [SCENE_BREAK] Mary Jane: Well, this is a wonderful surprise. Is this business? Pleasure? Jack: It's business, all business from here on. Mary Jane: Uh, I, uh, I don't understand. Jack: We had a lot of fun, Sugar. You--you're an amazing woman. You're beautiful. You're--you're bright. You're talented. But we're both consenting adults, and we knew what we were getting into. Mary Jane: You're dumping me. Jack: There have been some recent developments. Sharon and I are reconciling. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I completely understand if--if you don't want to get married again. You know, I-I apologize. I should've talked to you about it beforehand. Wh--I should've asked you to marry me when we were kids. Nikki: Oh. Paul: It was a long time ago. I can't forget, you know, when we had the ice cream together, you were in that, uh, oh, that polka-dot bikini. Nikki: Oh, my God. (Giggles) Paul: My God. You took my breath away. You still do. Nikki: I feel exactly the same way. Paul: Look, Nikk, there's no pressure. It's your decision. Just-- I'm always gonna be here. Nikki: I know. I know. Heather: Hey, hey. Get a room. Nikki: Oh. (Clears throat) Paul: (Laughs) Hey, there. Heather: Hi. Paul: Hi. Nikki: Excuse me. I will be right back. Paul: Okay. Kay: Nikki? Nikki: Oh, Katherine. Kay: Did I just see Paul on one knee? Nikki: Uh, yeah, you did. (Sighs) Kay: Well, unless one is looking for one's contact lenses, it can only mean one thing. Wedding bells, hmm? Nikki: I haven't given him an answer yet. Kay: Sit down. Sit down. Why not? Nikki: Katherine, I-- I can't rush into marriage again so quick like this. I mean, it was just a year ago that I made the worst mistake of my life marrying David. Kay: But you-- Nikki, you have known Paul too many years not to know he's the real deal. Nikki: Yeah, but am I? I mean, Victor's living with Ashley. They're expecting a baby. If I marry Paul as a reaction to that, that's not right. That's not fair to him. Kay: Or yourself. Nikki: (Sighs) I've just made so many mistakes, Katherine. Kay: (Sighs) Darling, you deserve a husband who's going to be very supportive of you, one who's going to lift you up, not tear you down. Nikki: Like what you have with Murphy. Kay: Yeah. Don't you believe you-- you can have a second chance? Don't you believe that you can have someone who will just treat you spectacularly? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Let's please not talk about this anymore, okay? Ashley: Hi. Rafael: Excuse me. Mr. Newman, do you have a moment? Victor: Sure. Ashley: I'll leave the two of you alone. Victor: Okay, my love. Rafael: Thank you. Victor: Yes, Rafe, what is it? Rafael: Adam's not doing well. Victor: No, he certainly isn't. Dr. Lurie's diagnosis was rather-- rather devastating. There's nothing they can do about his eyesight. Rafael: No, it's more than that. Forgive me if I'm overstepping here, but I think it's unfair that you've been going around placing blame on others for what's been happening with Ashley. Victor: Really? Rafael: First, you punish my aunt. Now you're pointing the finger at your own son? Victor: As far as your aunt is concerned, she will always be employed by me. When it comes to advice about my son, I did not ask you for any. You get that? Good night, Mr. Torres. Rafael: Good night, Sir. [SCENE_BREAK] Mary Jane: I have spent all this time and energy fixing your image. The A.P. article did wonders. Winning the civil case helped. How is it gonna look to the public if you reunite with your klepto ex-wife? Jack: I'm not gonna have you bad-mouthing Sharon. Mary Jane: (Scoffs) It's what ever other media pundit out there is gonna say about her, and worse. (Sighs) Is this what you want after all the work we've done? Jack: Y-you are brilliant at what you do. You'll find some way to spin it. Mary Jane: I-I'm not a miracle worker, Jack. I can only do so much. Jack: Okay, we-- we can talk about this later. I just wanted you to hear this from me now, and I hope this won't affect our professional relationship. Mary Jane: No. No, it won't affect our work at all. Jack: I'm glad to hear that. Mary Jane: Well, you should go. I've got my work cut out for me. Jack: Okay. I'll see you at the office. Mary Jane: Mm-hmm. Mary Jane: Aah! [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: So I'm doing everything that I can to get Adam paroled on medical discharge. Paul: So when exactly did you start talking to Adam again? Heather: A few days ago. Kay: Good. Oh. Nina: Hey, Paul! Paul: Hi, Nina. Hi! Nina: Hi, how are you? Kay: Hello. Paul: Oh, here's my favorite bride. Kay: (Laughs) Hi. Nina: (Laughs) Kay: Heather. Heather: Hi. Paul: You probably don't remember my daughter Heather. Nina: (Gasps) Heather: (Laughs) Nina: Little Heather? Heather: Yeah, not so little anymore. Nina: Hi. Heather: Hi, nice to meet you. Nina: Nice to meet you. Paul: Nina has been a friend of mine for a very, very long time. Heather: Oh, I'm so happy to meet you. I actually have to get going right now, though, so I'm gonna head out. Paul: Okay. I'll walk you to your car. Nina: It was nice to meet you. Heather: Bye. Paul: Listen, call me before you leave, okay? Nina: Uh, actually, I might be staying around a little while, so... Paul: Really? Nina: Yeah. Paul: Well, let's have coffee or something. Nina: I would love that. Paul: That sounds great. Nina: Thanks. Paul: All right, bye. Kay: Bye-bye. Nina: So I hope you don't mind my dragging you out of the house away from your adorable new husband. Kay: Oh, no, no, no. Not at all. Murphy is gonna get up early in the morning. He's going fishing with his buddies. Nina: (Laughs) Kay: Did I hear right? You may not, uh, be going back to Los Angeles right away? Nina: Well, I have a proposition for you. Kay: Uh-huh. Nina: How would you like your life story to be on the big screen? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Four glasses? Amber: Two toasts-- one to Governor Stanley for granting Kevin and me amnesty. Daniel: Mm. Amber: And two to Howard Aucker, a guy with an amazing eye for talent. Daniel: Mm. Who's gonna drive us home? Amber: Who said anything about going home? I saw a couch in there that looks pretty cushy. Daniel: (Sighs) Really? Amber: Yeah, really. (Knock on door) Daniel: Mm. Amber: Mm. Go away! Daniel: Show--show is over. Amber: (Laughs) Howard: It's Howard Aucker. Amber: (Gasps) Daniel: You think he changed his mind? Amber: (Sighs) Oh, you should have gone right to the bank and deposited that check. Ooh. Daniel: Oh, I might as well just face it, just-- Amber: Well, maybe he liked your work so much, he came back to buy all your paintings, huh? Yeah? Daniel: Maybe. Amber: Okay. (Sighs) Hi, Mr. Aucker. Hi, I'm Amber Moore. Come on in. Howard: I'd like to speak with Mr. Romalotti privately. Daniel: Well, uh, Amber's a dear friend. I mean, anything you have to say to me, you can say in front of her. Amber: Mm-hmm. Howard: In private. Amber: Oh, uh, well, uh, that--that's not a big deal. I'll just, uh, go out and get us some munchies. (Makes kissing sound) Hmm. Daniel: Okay. So what's so important that you had to chase my girlfriend off? Howard: Well, we haven't been properly introduced. Agent Howard Aucker. Justice department, and what I have to talk to you about is strictly classified. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Okay, what do you think of it? Nick: I am so impressed. You did an incredible job. Phyllis: Yeah? Really? Nick: Mm-hmm. Phyllis: I think so, too. I missed you. I missed working on it with you. I mean, don't get me wrong, your mom is incredible. She truly is. But everything's a discussion, and the two of us, you and I, we have shorthand. Summer: Sharon! Sharon: Hi, Summer. Jack: Hello, you three. Nick: Hey. You guys going somewhere? Sharon: I-I'm moving back into the Abbott mansion. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Sighs) (Knock on door) Adam: Who's there? Ashley: It's Ashley. Adam: Oh, uh, come in. Come in. (Sighs) Ashley: Hi. Adam: Hi. Um, did Victor tell you about Dr. Lurie's diagnosis? Ashley: He did. Adam: Well... (Sighs) That's it. There's no cure. I'm going blind. I'm gonna be blind for the rest of my life, like my mother. Oh, man, I-I-- I'm going crazy here, Ashley, with Victor as my jailer. I can't--I can't stay in his house anymore. Ashley: Give me a hug. Come here. I'm so sorry, Adam. You hang in there, okay? It's not gonna be like this forever. You're gonna be out of this house before anyone realizes it. Adam: It won't be soon enough. Ashley: Can I get you anything? Do you want something to eat? You're just losing so much weight. Adam: Uh, I just want to be left alone. Ashley: Okay. If there's anything I can do, just--just know that I'm here for you, okay? Adam: Thank you. Ashley: Take care. Adam: (Sighs) [Adam remembering] Estella: The cooks says that Adam sent his tray back untouched. Ashley: Oh. Well, maybe he's not hungry. Adam: Oh, I'm not hungry. Heather: Broom's put away. Everything's cleaned up, and, uh, Estella's making you quesadillas for lunch. Adam: Oh, that's not necessary. Heather: Oh, no, it's necessary. It's--it's very necessary because you're wasting away. Rafael: Have you ever considered being examined by a general practitioner as well? I gotta say, you look worse now than you did when you were in prison. Adam: (Chuckles) Thanks. I'm feeling worse. I'm stressed, exhausted. Rafael: If my mom was here, she'd say, uh, you gotta put some meat on your bones. Ashley: You're gonna be out of this house before anyone realizes it. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Grunts) (Laughs) (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Yeah. What changed your mind? Sharon: It just happened. Jack: Even with all the craziness that's gone on over the last few months, I never stopped loving Sharon. Sharon: And I never stopped loving Jack. Nick: (Chuckles) Have you told Noah? Sharon: Um, not yet. I'm--I'm not sure how he'll react. Nick: How do you think he's gonna react? You're moving back in with Jack again, and you didn't tell him about it. Seems a little shotgun, don't you think? Sharon: Well, that's what I want. Man: Excuse me, Mrs. Abbott. I need your signature to check you out. Sharon: Okay. Jack: Well, Summer, I hear you were a very brave girl at the hospital. Phyllis: Oh, she was. She was. You know, I don't see our waiter anymore. Let me--let me go find him so I can get the check. Nick: Yeah, what's really going on with Sharon? Jack: Nothing. She wants to move back with me. Phyllis: Why the sudden change of heart? Sharon: I thought that you would be happy about it, Phyllis. Phyllis: Well, what you do affects my family. Why are you moving back in with Jack? What's going on with you now, Sharon? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Adam's lost all hope. He feels like the whole world's abandoned him. Victor: (Sighs) That's his own fault. Ashley: He has no one but Heather. Whenever she's here, you chase her out. Victor: (Sighs) Well, I don't like that woman for obvious reasons. Ashley: I understand. But can't you just do this one thing for him? Victor: Why do you care? Ashley: I know I wasn't here when he did all those horrible things, but I heard about them. Victor: Don't forget for one moment that I went to prison because he forged a diary. Ashley: I would never forget that. But he does seem sincerely remorseful. I've gotten to know him a little bit. He's not the same person he was when he wormed his way into your company. Adam may have stooped low to ingratiate himself with you, but he's been humbled, first by prison, and now by this eye disease. The Adam I talked to doesn't have it in him to be manipulative or devious. He's struggling to survive. I think he's learned his lesson. It's time to let go of the past and allow Adam a little happiness in his life, the same happiness you and I have. If you don't want to do it for Adam, then do it for me? Do it for the baby who will look up to his or her big brother one day and see the person he's becoming, the good person I know Adam is deep down. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Okay. So why are you here, and what do you want from me? Howard: Know what this is? Daniel: Yeah, it's a Terroni. Howard: Yeah. It was stolen from a museum in Boston, just the latest in a string of art thefts. Daniel: What does that have to do with me? Howard: Your drawings-- our experts looked at them, and according to them, your style is-- Daniel: It's similar, yeah. I've been told. Howard: Out of hundreds of artists we looked at, yours comes the closest to Terroni. Daniel: It still doesn't explain why you're here. Howard: If this painting hits the black market, the thieves will be forced to come out of hiding. They'll have to authenticate the original. Daniel: What-- are--are you asking me to forge a Ter-- are you out of your mind? No. No, absolutely not. Howard: Listen, we make the arrest, then we reclaim the original, and your forgery, we'll destroy. Daniel: No. No, I can't. I'm an artist. I-- Howard: Okay, then you'd rather have these guys go free, stealing more art? Daniel: No. Absolutely not! I--look, I'm not down with copying someone else's work, a-and besides, I don't even know if I can do it. I mean, my paintings-- look at 'em. They're abstracts. Howard: If you can paint the way you draw, then you're our man. Now without your help, more art will get stolen. It'll just disappear. Is that what you want on your conscience, knowing that you could've done something to stop it? Daniel: Th-this is just a-a little-- just a little bit insane. Okay, say hypothetically, I agreed to help you. I mean, what are we talking about here? What would I have to do? Howard: Study the painting. Know every brushstroke before you start. Daniel: Yeah. Okay, yeah. I'm in. Howard: Good. Okay. Now keep the check I gave you. Just consider it the United States government's way of saying, "Thank you for your help." Daniel: Amber's gonna freak when she hears about this. Howard: Uh, one more thing-- nobody can know, not even your girlfriend. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Mrs. C., what are you doing here? Kay: Oh, hi, Darling. Uh, um, you remember Nina, don't you? Amber: Oh, yeah, sure, hi. Nina: Hi. It's good to see you again. Amber: You, too. Kay: Sit down. Sit down. Amber: Oh. Kay: Um, I have some very good news, and I think it includes you. Amber: What is it? Kay: Well, Nina's thinking of turning "I'm gonna live 'til I die" into a movie. Amber: Oh. Kay: (Chuckles) Amber: Really? Wow, that's--that's great. Kay: Well, come on. You--you don't sound too happy. Amber: No, no. No, I-I am, really. Nina: You helped write the book, so you're feeling a little pushed aside? Amber: Is that really selfish of me? Kay: No. (Laughs) No, Darling. No. (Laughs) Oh, Amber, not at all. I mean, it's perfectly natural. (Laughs) Oh. Oh, Nina, think about this. Would you consider Amber cowriting the screenplay with you? Amber: Really? Kay: Well, I mean, what two people are better qualified to do it together for heaven sakes? I mean, one is the voice of the past, and one voice of the present, huh? Nina: Uh, yeah, I-- I've never had a writing partner before. I, um-- Kay: Well, Darling, I'm-- I'm positive the two of you are gonna hit it off together. Nina: Okay. Um, what do you say, Partner? Amber: Hollywood, here we come, huh? Aah! (Laughs) Kay: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I already told you why I'm going back with Jack. Leave it alone. Phyllis: Well, yesterday, you tracked down my husband and insisted that you needed to talk to him. What happened? Now you're moving in with Jack. Sharon: Why don't you ask him? Phyllis: Oh, I did ask him. He said you were adamant, and you really needed to talk to him. And he thought something was going on with you. Sharon: Yeah, I love Jack. We're moving back in together. What do you want? Nick: Phyllis, I think someone needs to use the restroom. Phyllis: Oh. Here, come on. Let's go. Jack: Don't you worry about Sharon. Nick: Why are you doing this? Sharon: Everyone makes mistakes, okay? This is what I want. Jack: I don't think she could have been much clearer than that. Have a good evening. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: If you want to allow Heather Stevens in this house, by all means. But I will never approve of that woman. Ashley: I'm not asking you to sit next to her at dinner. Victor: Uh-huh. Ashley: Just to let Adam spend a little time with the woman he loves. Victor: Only for your sake. Ashley: Thank you. Victor: Okay. Ashley: I'm gonna call Heather and let her know. Victor: All right. Ashley: You can't change your mind now. (Door bell rings) Victor: What brings you by so late? Nikki: Katherine gave me some photographs from the wedding. I thought you might like some copies. Victor: Oh. Couldn't you have messengered them over? Nikki: Well, this gave me an excuse to come by, see how Ashley is doing. Victor: Uh, the doctor told her to take it easy. Ashley: Hi. I thought I heard your voice. Hi, Nikki. Nikki: Hi. Victor: Nikki came by to drop off some photos. Ashley: Oh. Nikki: I heard you collapsed at the courthouse. Are you all right? Ashley: Oh, yeah. I'm okay. Thank you for asking. I-I'm being well taken care of. Nikki: Well— (Doorbell rings) Ashley: Excuse me. Nikki: Well, I'd better go. Victor: All right. Nikki: Thank you. Victor: For what? Nikki: For letting me in, being civil. Victor: Well, I guess we are moving on. It's a new beginning now. Nikki: I couldn't agree more. Victor: All right. I'll take you to the door. Ashley: Bye. Nikki: Hi. Heather: Hi. Nikki: Thanks. Okay. (Sighs) Good night. Victor: Good night. Nikki: And good-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Grunts) (Knock on door) Adam: Who is it? Heather: It's Heather. Adam: Uh, yeah. Just a sec. Adam: Come in. Come in. Heather: Hi. Hi. Adam: Hi, Sweetheart. What's up? Heather: Well, um, Ashley called, and she did the impossible. She convinced Victor to let me come see you whenever I want. Isn't that great? Adam: Wh-- Heather: Isn't that great? Adam: It's-- yeah, of course it is. Are you kidding? Heather: Yeah, Honey, you're, um, why are you wet? Adam: Oh, I-I just-- I spilled a glass of water. It was nothing. Heather: Oh. Okay. Well, we should get you out of those clothes. Adam: (Chuckles) Heather: I think I could help you with that. Adam: Yeah? Heather: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Hey. Mary Jane: Mm. Phyllis: How are you doing tonight? Mary Jane: Wonderful. And, you? Phyllis: I'm good. I'm good. Mary Jane: Hmm. Phyllis: Have you talked with Jack? Mary Jane: Oh. Oh, yeah. Is this about the Jack and Sharon thing? Phyllis: So you know? Mary Jane: Of course I know. (Laughs) Phyllis: Well, you don't seem upset. Mary Jane: Well, from what I hear, it--it will never last. Yeah. And he's not going very far. He'll be back. Well, I'm done. It was really good seeing you again. Phyllis: You, too. You, too. Mary Jane: And, um, congratulations on the, uh... Phyllis: Oh. Mary Jane: Um, "Happily ever after" issue. Phyllis: Oh, thank you very much. Mary Jane: You're welcome. Phyllis: Thanks. Mary Jane: Take care. Phyllis: You, too. Nick: What was that about? Phyllis: Nothing. Nick: All right. Where's "Supergirl"? Phyllis: She is with the manager. He's taking her to look for her backpack. She lost it again. Nick: Mm. Phyllis: Yeah. Nick: Of course. Phyllis: So I saw your face when Sharon said she was moving back in with Jack. Were you hoping that she was moving back in with you instead? [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: So Mrs. Chancellor came up with this idea what we should write it together. Daniel: A screenplay. Really? Amber: Ahh. Daniel: Well, that's, uh, pretty cool, hmm? Amber: Yeah. (Giggles) Daniel: Thanks. Amber: So, uh, what did that Aucker guy want that was so hush-hush? Daniel: No? Mmm. Amber: (Giggles) Daniel: Well, if I told you, it wouldn't be that hush-hush, would it? Amber: Did he want you to sketch his mistress or something? Daniel: Ooh, cat's out of the bag. Amber: (Laughs) Yeah, right. Fine. You don't want to tell me? That's just fine. 'Cause I'll get it out of you another way. Daniel: Mm-hmm. Amber: (Giggles) Daniel: Don't--don't-- don't tickle me. Please. Please don't tickle me. Amber: (Laughs) Daniel: Do not. Amber: (Laughing) Daniel: (Grunts) [SCENE_BREAK] Mary Jane: Its okay, kitty. Jack will be back. You'll see. He'll come back to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: This is very noble of you, Jack. Jack: This has nothing to do with nobility. I love you with all my heart, and I'm gonna love this baby, too. Sharon: Once this baby's born, don't you think you'll always wonder if you don't see yourself in this child? Jack: I'll see you. That's all I need. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Yes, I did have some feelings about Sharon moving... Phyllis: Did you? Nick: Back in with Jack. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Nick: But I think it's a good move for her. You know, Jack gives her stability. That's what she needs right now. Phyllis: Right, right. Nick: All four of us were a lot happier last year, and I would like to get back to that. Phyllis: I was-- Nick: Some kind of normalcy. Phyllis: I would like to get back to that, too. I want to be normal again with you. Sharon's hiding something. You told me yourself. Nick: Well, whatever it is, it's none of our business. Phyllis: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Is someone here? Ashley: Hi, Adam. Yeah, it's--its Ashley. Adam: Hey, how you doing? Ashley: Okay. Adam: I was, uh, I was just going to the kitchen to get some food for Heather and me. Ashley: Oh, I'm so glad you're eating, and you look better than you did earlier. Adam: (Chuckles) Thanks. Listen, uh, I gotta thank you again for talking to Victor. You've been so generous. Ashley: I just really want the two of you to get along. Adam: I want that, too. Ashley: I'm glad. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: (Chuckles) Paul: Well, these are the same flavors that we had the day we met at the beach. Nikki: Two scoops, one cone. Paul: So this explains why you were gone such a long time, huh? Nikki: I'm sorry. But your proposal kind of surprised me. I had to sort some things out before giving you my answer. Paul: Listen, Nikk, we don't have to get married if you don't want to. I am completely happy now just the way things are. Nikki: Paul, you are the only man that when I look at your face, I smile always, e-even at my lowest. And I don't feel afraid when I'm with you. I don't feel like I have to fight to be heard. I can just be myself, and it really hit me tonight. I belong in these strong arms. So my answer is yes. Yes, yes, I will marry you. Paul: (Laughs) Nikki: (Laughs) (Mug tips over) Nikki: (Giggles) [NEXT_ON] Colleen: It's gonna double Newman's fragrance line, Uncle Jack. You think you can still stop it? Adam: Heather's the only friend I have in the world. Ashley: She's not your only friend. Victoria: Would you have said yes to Paul if Dad were available?

Jack tells Mary Jane that he is reconciling

Ivy: [Sighs] Why do you think you can do that? Thomas: Because you let me. Ivy: Because I'm not screaming or busting down a door, you think that gives you permission? Thomas: I'm not keeping you from going out that door right now. Ivy: You know, I'm beginning to think you may not be a very nice person, Thomas. Thomas: I have big ambitions. Being nice isn't always one of them. Ivy: You can't do that. You can't kiss me like that. Thomas: It's funny. I seem to remember you kissing me back. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: Dad? He's not here. Neither is Thomas. Wyatt: Okay. Well, maybe the two of them took a few of the models out for drinks, huh? Steffy: Okay, can you not compare Thomas to my father? Wyatt: You seriously don't see it? Steffy: Okay, Thomas might be exactly like my father's younger self... Wyatt: Mm-hmm. Steffy: ...But my dad has worked really hard to put those times behind him. That's probably why he's tough on Thomas, way more than he's even been with me. Wyatt: Or it could be because Thomas is a spoiled, manipulative little brat. Steffy: Aww, poor Wyatt. So unappreciated. Wyatt: Hey. You used to appreciate me, at one time or another, as I recall. Steffy: Okay, nobody says that you have to like my brother. Wyatt: Nobody said you had to move in with mine, either. Steffy: Okay, are we changing the subject? What -- what is the subject even about? Wyatt: You. You. I mean, what -- what happened to you? You used to be this wild, crazy, fun girl doing great things at Forrester International in Paris. And then you come back to L.A. And what? You're driving to work with Liam. You're driving back to Malibu with Liam. You're having these little espresso shots on Saturday with Liam. Steffy: [Chuckles] Okay. Wyatt: Well, I mean, wasn't there someone you used to want to be? Steffy: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: "Strip off all leaves below water line." Okay. Bill: Son! Liam: I meant to close that. Yeah. Katie: Does your gardener know you cut all those flowers? Bill: I have one word for you -- Greece. Not the movie, the country. Liam: What about it? Bill: You're going there. Tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: [Sighs] Liam: Like Hell I am. Katie: You got to ease him into it. How do you expect him to react to that? Bill: With gratitude for the opportunity. Liam: Unh, unh, unh, unh. You are not hijacking me, not today. Katie: See, there's this magazine in Greece -- Bill: Very popular tabloid, right up Spencer's alley. Katie: Circulation within the millions, published in three different languages. Liam: Okay. What do you need me for? Buy it. Wire them the money. Bill: Can't do it. They want an actual Spencer there shaking hands with the publisher on the front page. Liam: Okay. So, get Wyatt or Caroline. Bill: They don't work for me. Liam: [Sighs] Karen. Katie. Katie can do it. What? They said no? All right. You go. You go. Bill: I shake hands with heads of state, not publishers. Except maybe Rupert, if I'm in a good mood. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: So I'm boring now. Wyatt: Domesticated. Steffy: Because of Liam? Wyatt: Mm-hmm. I mean, does anyone ever say that Liam is a party animal or adventurous or spontaneous, even? Steffy: Oh. Oh, I see. Wyatt: Yeah. Steffy: Unlike you. So, what you're saying is my life would be way different if I had taken a ride with you? You better hope Ivy is way more than loyal than you are to her. Wyatt: [Laughs] Okay, I-I-I am not coming on to you. I am just pointing out life's little...ironies. And on that note, I am gonna get back to work. Steffy: Wait. Did you ever stop to think that a restless party girl, which I used to be, isn't as restless when she has what she wants? Wyatt: Fair point. Steffy: Still... doesn't mean I don't appreciate you. [SCENE_BREAK] Thomas: Can we talk about this honestly for a minute? Ivy: Oh, honestly. You mean, like, convincing me to come up here for a fitting, honestly? Thomas: Okay, so I wanted a reason to kiss you. Ivy: Being honest about a lie doesn't count, Thomas. Thomas: Oh, I just thought you needed help. Ivy: Help to do what? Thomas: Show me the way you really feel. Ivy: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: Well, I'm sure you guys can find your way out. Hint, hint. Door's over there. Thank you, Katie, for coming over. Bill: And you're criticizing my manners? Katie: I am gonna take a wild shot in the dark and say that Liam's probably got something going on tonight, so we should just go. Bill: That involve the entire contents of his refrigerator? Liam: Hey! Florists put flowers in refrigerators. Don't they? Bill: What is with the flower arranging? Why don't you get a florist? Liam: I can't do that. This has to be personal. Bill: Steffy's not gonna give a damn. What, you -- what's going on with your hand? You -- you have blood specks on it. Liam: They're thorny. Katie: [Chuckles] Okay. All right. Just step aside. Let me. Liam: Okay. Katie: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: Tell me more. How do you appreciate me, exactly? Steffy: Well, you're cute and you're smart. Wyatt: Hmm. Steffy: Hey, I don't know. Wyatt: Well, it takes one to know one, sweetheart. Steffy: You're consistent. Wyatt: Hmm. Steffy: And I like that in men. Wyatt: Dare I say I see a few bumps on the road ahead for you and my brother? Steffy: Oh, really? Wyatt: Mm-hmm. Steffy: Okay. Wyatt: Sometimes I think that you and I would have been a good couple. But then sometimes... I think every day might have been a dual to the death. Steffy: [Chuckles] Well, sometimes I think there's no such thing as one perfect match. Wyatt: Hmm. Steffy: But then I go home every night, and there he is. Wyatt: [Chuckles] I wonder. Steffy: What? Wyatt: Well, I don't want to jinx it. But I wonder if Ivy could be that for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ivy: I think I would be offended if I actually knew what you were talking about. Thomas: Okay, um, I'll try again. You think I'm hot. Ivy: So what? So what, Thomas? The world is full of attractive people. You just happen to be one of them. Every single woman in this office would agree, and probably a third of the men. Thomas: Yeah. Ivy: I mean, look, I walk past good-looking people here all day, every day. It doesn't mean I want to put my hands all over them or trick them into somehow taking their clothes off. Thomas: I don't think it's that big of a deal. I mean, you -- you've seen the way that I look at you. Ivy: You look at every female that way. The only reason I've tolerated it for so long is because we're cousins. Thomas: Whoa, whoa, whoa. We're not actually family. We're not blood related. And we've seen each other, what, twice in our entire lives until you moved here? Ivy: Okay. All right. I haven't really been counting. Thomas: Yeah? Ivy: And yes, you're right. We're more like strangers than we are like family. Which is why you have to stop pretending that you can read my mind. Because you can't. Thomas: It wasn't your mind I was reading. Ivy: [Sighs] Thomas... you're not interested in me. You're interested in hurting Wyatt. You think those Spencer boys have gotten too big for their boots. And us Forresters -- we're cool and we're classy and we're cultured. And Spencer money is just tacky and it's built on sensationalized headlines, right? And you want to put Wyatt and Liam in their place, which, in your mind, is second place. It's something like that, right? That's what you're trying to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Thomas: Wyatt? Ivy: Mm-hmm. Thomas: He's not even in the equation for me. He does, what, order rocks? And pick up women that his brother's dumped and try to marry them, if he can. Ivy: Wow. That's really ugly, Thomas. Thomas: But is it untrue? Come on. Maybe I'm trying to save you from that fate. Ivy: Wyatt loves me. Thomas: Does he, though? Or are you just convenient? Ivy: What? Thomas: Look, Liam dumped you the way that Liam does, okay? And -- and then Wyatt swoops in, being all sympathetic and the almost-familiar shoulder for you to cry on. He prevented you from having to be alone. All right? From moving forward, from dating again. Enter me, from Paris. Ivy: It didn't happen like that at all, actually. Wyatt and I are very happy together. Thomas: Are you, though? Would you be standing here, trying to convince me of that? Ivy: Okay, look, do I have to remind you that I'm not Charlotte the intern. You don't exactly dazzle me, Thomas. Thomas: Yeah, I do. Just a little. Ivy: [Scoffs] Okay. All right. What is it? Tell me. What is it that you're so interested in with me? I mean, you don't know me. You don't know what makes me tick. You actually don't know anything about me at all. Thomas: Maybe knowing is overrated. All right? You walk into a room, and something changes inside of me. Ivy: Oh, come on. That doesn't happen. Thomas: Yeah, it does. Look, even on your worst day, you outclass everyone in the room. Ivy: Well, that's because Americans like to romanticize accents. Thomas: You don't have to say a word. I can't help but look at you. Ivy: No. Don't. Thomas: I just want to kiss you. You drive me nuts. Ivy: Yeah, well, you must be nuts to think that anything would ever happen between us. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Why didn't you just say you were planning a special night with Steffy? Liam: Uh... sorry. Thought it'd be obvious. Katie: Boys, boys, boys... Bill: I'm offering you the jet. Liam: Thank you. I'm staying home. Bill: Gee. A night on the couch. What more could a girl want? You could wake up tomorrow morning on the Stella Maris. Breakfast in bed, fresh coffee, fruit, croissants. Liam: Dad... Bill: Then you stroll on the deck with Steffy. Liam: Dad... Bill: Surrounded by the Aegean. Bill: Dad, no croissants! No fruit. I'm not going to Greece. Katie: I'm not too keen on flying ten time zones for my cup of coffee, either. Bill: Why am I being ganged up on for trying to do something nice?! Katie: All right. There you go. Voilà. Liam: Thank you, Katie. Katie: What? Looks like you think it should be adjusted. Liam: N-no. Uh...just... [Sighs] It feels like something's missing. Katie: [Sighs] For God's sake, do you have any ribbon? Liam: [Gasps] Ribbon. Yes. Uh...I think Steffy has some from a thing I gave her. And white -- white is good. White is really appropriate for -- for what -- Katie: Oh, my God. You're gonna propose. [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: [Clears throat] Hey. Ivy: Oh, hey. Wyatt: How'd it go? Ivy: How did what go? Wyatt: Uh, the fitting. Ivy: Oh, yeah, yeah. It was -- it was all right, I guess. Wyatt: Okay. Oh, is that the gown? Ivy: Uh, yeah. Wyatt: Huh. It's nice. Ivy: Mm. Yeah. He's, uh -- he's pretty talented. Wyatt: Yeah, I guess he's good for something, right? Ivy: [Sighs] Eh, Thomas is all right. Wyatt: Uh, can I see it on? Ivy: Yeah, you know what? I'm kind of over it. Wyatt: Okay. So, he, uh, behaved himself? Ivy: Oh. [Chuckles] Yeah. It's just -- the whole thing kind of made me feel uncomfortable. Wyatt: Stop. Don't do that. Ivy: What? Wyatt: Put yourself down like, "I'm not a model." Okay? Because you are as good and more beautiful than anyone in this building. Okay? Why? What did you think I meant? [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: Where did you come from? Thomas: Nowhere. Steffy: Oh, God. How was whatever you were doing with Ivy? Thomas: Oh, I'm a genius. Steffy: Was that Ivy's expert opinion? Thomas: Well, it probably is by now, but she was pretending to be mad at me. Steffy: Yeah, she goes from zero to 60. Why is she mad now? Thomas: Oh, that when I kissed her, she kissed back. Steffy: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: You can't tell anybody. Bill: What are you worried about? People already think you're married. Liam: I know. I hate that. Bill: You know what? Think of it as -- as a-a testament to how...right and natural it is between the two of you. Katie: Aww. Sometimes you say the sweetest things. Liam: It's -- it's not, though. It's not. I don't want to just fall into marriage because that's what everybody expects of me. I want it to be big and romantic and life-changing, and I want it to make us excited to wake up every morning. Bill: You're not now? Liam: That's not what I'm saying. But when Steffy first came to town, I mean, there was a part of me -- I'm sure there was a part of her, too -- that thought it would be impossible for us to ever get back together again. And then, suddenly, it was possible. So, here we go, from impossible to -- to ordinary. You know? Brush your teeth, set up the coffee maker, don't hog the covers. Katie: Well, there's nothing wrong with that. I mean, routine can be wonderful. Liam: Not -- no. Not this. Tonight can't be routine. Bill: I'll hire a skywriter. Katie: [Laughs] Liam: Thank you. But it's supposed to rain. Bill: I'll stop the rain. Liam: [Laughs] Bill: All right, listen. Again, Stella Maris. Liam: I'm not going to Greece. Bill: You have a ring? Liam: I do. I have a ring. I have roses. What I don't have is an original thought in my head. Bill: All right. Stop that. You're a wonderful son. Liam: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: Hey, are you -- you all right? Ivy: [Sighs] Yeah, I guess sometimes I just -- I don't feel like a very good girlfriend. Wyatt: What are you talking about? Ivy: Well... it's just, Wyatt, you're so good to me, you know? And I don't know what I bring to the party. Wyatt: Uh, you. You. You are the party. You are the -- I'm just gonna dance all around you. That's what it is. Ivy: Oh, I love you. Wyatt: Yeah? Ivy: Mm-hmm. Wyatt: You keep doing that. You need to tell him that you want to keep that dress, because that is something else. That is -- that is so you. Ivy: Yeah, that's what -- that's what Thomas said. Wyatt: I'm sorry. What? What? What do you mean? Ivy: Well, he said that while he was designing it, he was thinking of me. Wyatt: Yuck. You tell him to think about the interns. That's it. That's all he's allowed to think about. Ivy: Wyatt... Wyatt: Mm-hmm? I'm kidding. I'm jo-- it's a joke. Ivy: Can you remind me of something? Wyatt: What? What's that? Ivy: Can you remind me of -- of what we're wishing for? Wyatt: What we're wishing and hoping for? Ivy: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: What we have. That's what we're wishing for, isn't it? Steffy: Are you informing me of something or just being disgusting? Thomas: Disgusting? It was a - it was a kiss. Steffy: Okay, can you find another superpower that doesn't put the moves on women who don't belong to you? Thomas: [Chuckles] Belong? What century is this? Steffy: Everyone knows that Wyatt is with Ivy. They are in a relationship. And he is a really nice guy. Don't think about hurting him. Thomas: Oh. Women marry nice guys. They don't have affairs with them. Steffy: You...[Chuckles] Are not having an affair with Ivy. Thomas: You want to bet? Steffy: What are you, like, 12? You're, like, regressing in front of my eyes. Thomas: Right back down the evolutionary ladder. That's me. Steffy: Yeah. Right back down to being the player that you were in high school. Thomas: You know, you lost all the bets then, too. Don't you want to end your losing streak? Steffy: I'm not gonna bet you on doing Ivy. End of story. Thomas: I will take that as a yes. [Clicks tongue] Steffy: Ugh. [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: You need to go home early? Ivy: Yeah, and -- maybe. I... Wyatt: Okay. Is -- is there something you want to tell me? Ivy: Yeah. Yeah, don't -- don't make me. Wyatt: Okay, now you have to tell me. Because you're gonna be messing with my mind all night. So, you got to tell me now. Ivy: Don't make me tell you to kiss me.

Steffy laments to Wyatt that her dad is way harder on Thomas than he has been on her

Katie: Are you gonna answer me? Donna: You ran into Stephanie. That's where this is coming from. Katie: No, it's coming from you. I just heard what you said-- that you can't wait to make Stephanie miserable. And what I want to know, is that the real reason why you're marrying Thorne? [SCENE_BREAK] Thorne: Um, I'd like to get this started as soon as possible. Minister: That's what I like, a groom excited to meet his fate at the altar. Bridget: Hey. Rick: Hey, how you doin'? Um, what's goin' on with Aly? Bridget: Oh, she's better. Her fever came down, but... Rick: Oh, good. Bridget: She's upstairs asleep. Thorne: (Indistinct) Eric: Oh, I think so, too. Rick: Thorne. Thorne: Hey, Rick. Thanks for comin'. Rick: Hey, I just wanted to wish you and Donna the best of luck, man. Felicia: That's good. They're gonna need it. Eric: Stephanie's fit to be tied. Thorne: If you guys don't mind, I'm gonna head into the den and collect my thoughts. Eric: Good. We'll handle things out here. Felicia: Maybe I should go find mother, lock her in her closet till the ceremony's over. Eric: Maybe that's not such a bad idea. Now you know, I mean it. If she can't be supportive about all this, maybe she should just sit it out. The rest of the family will come together for Thorne. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Are you leaving? Good. Donna and Thorne will be so relieved. Stephanie: Oh, I see that my son's taste in wedding guests is as bad as his choice of a bride. Jackie: Do you really think this is a pleasure for me, being here? Stephanie: Oh, oh... yes of course. Still trying to justify stealing the company. I have a news flash. When our next collection comes out, there'll only be one Forrester brand standing, and it will be ours. Logan girls. Donna: What you heard. What--what I said to Jackie, I was joking. Katie: No, Donna, you weren't. Donna: Thorne doesn't have any doubts about me. You're judging me... just like Stephanie. I can see it in your eyes. Suspicion and--and disapproval. I knew I would get it from their family, but I didn't think I'd get it from my own. Katie: I don't disapprove of your marriage if you're doing this for the right reasons. Donna: I tried to bring the families together, Katie. I asked Stephanie to be my matron of honor, but if she doesn't put her sword down, I can't put down mine. I mean, Brooke did, and-- and she got stabbed in the back every single time. Katie: So this is about Brooke? Donna: It's about all of us. Stephanie deserves to pay for what she's done. And if my marriage to Thorne makes her miserable, well, then I say good. Katie: Stephanie doesn't believe that you love her son. Is that true? It's a simple question, Donna. Yes or no? Do you love Thorne? Donna: Do you know how that makes me feel? My own sister having as much faith in me as Stephanie Forrester. Katie: Oh, don't turn this around on me. Just tell me why you're marrying Thorne. Donna: (Scoffs) why am I marrying Thorne? Why am I giving up a life of-- of waking up alone and eating alone and going to bed alone? I don't know, maybe-- maybe I'm just crazy that way-- crazy to want to be loved by a man who's never gonna hurt me, always appreciate me and treat me with respect. No, Thorne is not my type. He's better than my type. He's the best person I've ever met. (Sighs) but you know what? He says that he's the lucky one, because I have given him so much companionship and--and passion, the strength to stand up to his mother. Katie: Love? Donna: This isn't a romance novel. You don't have to be head over heels for someone to make them happy. Katie: So you don't love him? Donna: You know what? I am tired of this conversation, and I'm not gonna have your little naive girl ways get in the way of the most important day of my life. Katie: Why? Why is it so important, Donna? Is it important because you can't wait to marry Thorne and live happily ever after? Or is important because you can't wait to make Stephanie suck lemons? Donna: Stephanie took Brooke's children from her. She is the enemy, okay? It's the Logans versus the Forresters. It always has been, and it always will be. Katie: You're about to become a Forrester. Donna: Good. We finally have someone on the inside. Look, you-- you don't have to approve, but you will stand up for me. You're a Logan. Remember that. And us Logans-- we stick together... no matter what. [SCENE_BREAK] Thorne: (Whispering) Stephanie: You know, you were the best baby I ever had. You were the one that, um-- you were the most fun. (Laughing) and I should have paid more attention, and I should have set the bar higher, I know. And it's my fault that you don't expect more. Thorne: Or maybe it just looks that way to you, mother, because you expect too much from people. Stephanie: Maybe. But you deserve better than Donna Logan. I know I've said that to you every which way I can, so I'm gonna stop. You're going to get married. I'm not happy about it, but I'm going to support it. Thorne: Really? Stephanie: Really. You're a smart guy. You're going to figure this out eventually. It's just that it breaks my heart to think you're gonna go through a lot of pain and unhappiness, but this is your lesson to learn. Thorne: (Scoffs) this support doesn't sound too supportive, mother. Stephanie: Maybe I should've saved the support line for now. I love you. You know that. I am not happy about the choice that you're making, but I'm going to support it. And don't ever forget that I will always, always be there for you. Okay? Thorne: (Sniffs) (Shakily) Thank you. I love you, Mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: It is. Ashley: Hello. Have I missed anything? Rick: Hey. No, not yet. Ashley: Really? Nothing's happened? I'd heard that these Forrester weddings could be very exciting. Eric: We're--we're hoping this one won't be. (Laughter) Ashley: Okay. Bridget: Although I don't know. The mood Stephanie's in... Eric: Oh, boy. Ashley, I'm so glad you're here, in spite of the fact that Ridge isn't. Ashley: Thank you. Yeah. Bridget: Yeah, you know, I think those kids really needed to be with Brooke and Ridge right now. Ashley: Yeah, well, Ridge certainly felt so. Stephanie: I don't. I honestly don't. I-I think it's very selfish of Brooke to keep his brother away from the wedding. I-I think Ridge is probably the only one that could've talked him out of this fiasco. Well, it's true, and he should be here. And Brooke should just leave him alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Katie's gone. Donna: Just... give me the jewelry and let's get over to the house. Jackie: You didn't even think about what I said. Donna: Look, this--this wedding is happening, Jackie, and I don't want to hear any more negativity from you or anybody else. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Katie: Hey. Thorne: Hey, Katie. Katie: Um... Katie: I hope I'm not interrupting anything. Thorne: No, no. I was just, uh, counting my blessings. I'm a, uh, very, very lucky man. Rick: So big bear, huh? Ashley: It's okay. Rick: Just a weekend alone with my mom and the kids? Ashley: Yup. They needed some time, and Ridge hasn't given me any reason not to trust him. Rick: He's missing his brother's wedding, Ashley. This is not just some simple family getaway. Something else is going on. Ashley: If it concerned me, Ridge-- he would have told me. Rick: He tried to take my mom's kids away from her, and she forgave him. That should tell you more than Ridge ever could. (Indistinct conversation) Eric: (Laughing) all right. You stuck around. Should I be happy about that? Stephanie: Well, I changed my clothes, didn't I? Don't worry about me. I haven't been able to accept this. I really would like to have stopped the wedding. (Sighs) It is what it is. I wish there was somebody here, though, that could. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: So how did you handle things with your sister? Donna: Katie doesn't understand. Jackie: Hm. Donna: I mean, she's always had these grand ideas about love and marriage, just like you. Except I don't know where she gets hers from, because our parents aren't together. And--and Brooke has had how many husbands? But no-- no, I have to be madly in love to-- to walk down the aisle. Anything else would be a lie. Jackie: She's your family, Donna. She just wants what's best for you. Donna: Thorne is best for me, okay? So why don't you just, like, help me get this dress on and-- and get this wedding started? Katie: Pretty significant pieces of jewelry. Thorne: (Chuckles) except for a crown, I'd probably put 'em at the top of the list. Katie: It's a little daunting, isn't it? Thorne: It can be, if you take it seriously. Some people don't. Some people see getting married as something to cross off the list of life's experiences. Katie: But that's not true for you? Thorne: I've been married to some incredible women. I know what this commitment means. Katie: Does it worry you that Donna might not? Thorne: Oh, she knows. It's just actually different when you've done it. Katie: You don't have as many romantic notions? Thorne: You'd think so, but no. It's even more romantic, because you really understand what you're getting into. When I say "I do," I'm saying to Donna that I will be there on the last day of our lives together. And I will be holding her hand through every single significant event that she goes through. Katie: That's beautiful. Thorne: (Scoffs) that's marriage. Katie: You really love my sister a lot, don't you? Thorne: I realize that this happened fast, but sometimes love just catches you off guard. Katie: Yeah, Donna can do that. Thorne: (Chuckles) well, that's not all she's done for me. She reached out to me when really needed help, when no one else noticed. You know, people-- they don't give Donna the credit that she deserves. I know my mother doesn't. I mean, she has watched everyone else's dreams come true. Well, not anymore, because starting tonight, Donna is going to get everything that she has ever wanted, including the respect of my family and support. Katie: That's an awful lot to ask of your mother Thorne: Well, I'm not asking, and Donna will not be treated the way that she's been treated. My mother is going to have to accept that your sister and I love each other, period. However, this is not just about me. It's about Aly, too... (Sighs) my daughter. She's just been through so much. I wouldn't be marrying your sister if I didn't think that her intentions were entirely pure. Katie: But they're not, Thorne. They're not. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: I'm so glad you're here. Thanks for coming. This is what Thorne wants. Stephanie: (Sighs) he wanted a go-kart when he was 12, and we didn't give it to him, because he was too... Eric: He is not 12 anymore. Stephanie: I know that. I just wish-- look, I can't help it. I wish there was someone who could talk him out of this. That would be a miracle. [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: White might raise a few eyebrows, but it will definitely make Stephanie sick. Jackie: White isn't what it used to be. Donna: Well, today it signifies Stephanie's surrender. She had a million chances to accept my sister, and she didn't. Now she's got me. (Telephone buzzes) Donna: Hello? Okay. It's Storm. It's time. Jackie: You're really gonna go through with this? Donna: Nobody is gonna stop me. [SCENE_BREAK] Thorne: Look, I'm not saying that Donna's trying to make my mother her best friend. Katie: This isn't easy for me to say. And I'm sure it's not gonna be easy for you to hear, but you need to know what's going on. Donna doesn't love you the way you think she does. Thorne: Yes, she does, Katie. You don't see it, but there is a connection. Katie: Where? In the bedroom? Thorne: (Scoffs) ye--yeah, there is a physical side to it, yes. Katie: Is it just sex, or is there something more? Thorne: Do you think that's all I see in your sister? Katie: No, I think you see so much more. The way you talk about her-- it's beautiful. I only hope that somebody thinks of me that way someday. But Donna doesn't love you. She's just doing this to make Stephanie insane. Thorne: (Scoffs) Oh, did my mother put you up to this? Katie: Donna wants Stephanie to pay for every indignity that our family has endured. Thorne: Donna wants to bring our families together. Katie: No, she doesn't. That's a lie. She doesn't even think it's possible. Thorne: She told you that? Katie: I overheard her talking to Jackie. Thorne: Oh, please. Jackie hates my mother. Katie: So does Donna, so much that she's willing to marry a man that she doesn't love for revenge. Thorne: No, Katie. No. Katie: You haven't ever had any doubts? This has never even crossed your mind? Thorne: Why are you doing this? Katie: Because I have to. Look, my sister will probably never talk to me again. You might not either, but I cannot let you stand up and make a commitment based on a lie. Thorne: Are you asking me not to marry your sister? Katie: I can't tell you what to do. I just think you need to know the truth. What you do with that is up to you. I believe marriage is a sacred union. I don't believe that it's just a legal document, that it's just a piece of paper. I believe that it's the melding of two people-- their hearts, their bodies, their souls... forever. And the only thing-- the only bond that lasts that long is love. Thorne: How do you know that Donna doesn't love me, Katie? (Door opening) Eric: Thorne? Minister is ready to start now. Thorne: Okay. Okay. Eric: You coming? Thorne: (Breathing hard) (Playing instrumental music) (Indistinct conversation) Ashley: Rick, why don't you go sit next to Stephanie? Rick: What?! Ashley: Come on. No. Forget about that. Felicia: Come on, somebody has to restrain her at the "Speak now or forever hold your peace" bit. You're a big, strapping guy. You might stand half a chance. Rick: Half a chance? (Scoffs) (Playing instrumental music) Storm: Donna's getting pretty nervous. Where the hell you been? Katie: Donna should be nervous. Phoebe: How does Thorne look to you? Felicia: A little green. Phoebe: Yeah, I thought so, too. (Indistinct conversation) Eric: Thorne? Are you all right? Thorne: I just need a minute. (Playing Wagner's "Bridal Chorus from 'Lohengrin'") Phoebe: Katie doesn't look that great, either. Donna: (Sighs) (Whispering) Katie's here. Storm: Where else would she be? Donna: (Mouths words)

Katie doesn't have to approve, but she will stand up for her; the Logan's always stick together

Rick: Oh, that's all right. I got it, I got it. Michelle: Okay. Since when don't you accept help from your little sister? You got today's duty roster there. Who are you looking for? Are you... You're looking for Dad. Rick: Yeah, but... Michelle, I was hoping that you wouldn't be here today. Michelle: Rick, I can handle myself with Dad, okay? Rick: I'm... I'm going to talk to Dad today, Michelle, and this is the last place that we need to be. Michelle: What are you going to do? Rick: I'm asking Dad to leave the hospital. Ed: Now you shut your mouth! Michelle: No, I won't, because I want to know the truth, and I want to hear you say it! Ed: I didn't do anything. Michelle: Oh, Dad, say it... Ed: I did nothing! Michelle: Tell me... Ed: You are not talking about me. This is not me! _Michelle: Please, tell me, Dad! _ Ed: I did nothing! Rick: She told me that you slapped her in the face and that she's worried about you. Ed: So just leave it be. Rick: Are you drinking? Frank: You know, I came by to get a cup of coffee, but it looks like you could really use one. Marina: You should have seen him. I mean, he was practically sprinting. Marah: He walked across the room, Mom. It was amazing. I mean, you should let Shayne tell you himself. Marina: Or better yet he can show you. Shayne: It was just a few steps. Really, it was no big deal. Marina: Yes, it was. Come on, you got to show your mom, Shayne. Reva: Your cheerleading team here has been telling me all about your morning. Shayne: All lies. Reva: Oh, I don't think so. And you know what? Seeing as I missed it the first time you walked, I intend to be in a front-row seat for it this time. Marina: Yeah, you heard the woman. Come on, you got to show her. Shayne: No, I'm tired. I... really, this is... I don't want to overdo it this time. Marina: Get your cute butt out of that chair and take a few steps for your mom. Shayne: I said I'm tired, okay? I don't have to perform on cue! Marina: Shayne... Shayne: I just... I just mean there's only so much I can do in one day, you know? (Sighs) And seriously, anyway, it's like watching paint dry, you know? I'm a million times faster on my wheels. Marina: Yeah, right now. I mean, pretty soon, though, you're going to be running circles around that wheelchair, you know? And you're going to run around the bases before long. Shayne: Right. You know what? I forgot something in my room. Marina: He's okay. I just... I pushed him a little bit hard this morning. Reva: All in good time. Just baby steps. Marina: Yeah. Reva: Baby steps. (Knock on door) Marah: I'll get it. Oh, hi. Shayne will be happy to see you. He's a little overwhelmed by female energy right now. He's in his room. Sandy: Well, Shayne isn't the only family member I came to check up on. Marah: As you can tell, I am perfectly fine. Sandy: We haven't spoken since New Year's Eve. Marah: Sorry. Sandy: I'm starting to think you're avoiding me. Marah: No, I've just... I've been busy, really. Sandy: Yeah, real busy. I saw you, Marah, coming out of Jeffrey O'Neill's room. You, uh, spent the night with him, didn't you? Eden: What? Tony: What do you mean, what? Did you do it? You didn't. Eden: No. I haven't had a chance to make the keys yet. Just give me a break, Tony, all right? Tony: Okay, Eden, you know what? Get on it, please. Make the copies; you get them to me and your job is done. You want me to help Bill, right? Eden: I don't think Bill needs your help. Tony: All right, well, you know what? There's only one way for us to find out for sure. Eden: I am going to prove to you that Bill's clean. Tony: Eden, Bill is not the only one on the line here now. If you don't do this, I'm telling you right now, I will. You understand? Eden: You know, maybe it is time for us to cut our losses and fill Bill and Danny in. Tony: Well, you know what? For all we know that's exactly what our mystery guy wants. We handle this ourselves. Eden: And you don't know that. We might be playing right into his hands. Tony: Oh, you know what? Just... you call me when you have it. Eden: Yeah, but I still don't... (Phone clicks) Tony: Hey. Danny: Hey, you. I didn't know you were stopping by. Tony: I have to make an appointment now? Danny: (Laughs) Yeah, right. Tony: So how's the campaign going? You know, after all those years of perfecting your scowl, having to give it all up for smiling, handshaking... Danny: No, I'm keeping the scowl in reserve just for you. It's... campaign's going great. I mean, I'm booked solid. I'm getting tired of the sound of my own voice. Tony: That's good. Campaign manager -- how's he working out? Danny: Bill? He's... great. He's doing a great job. We're working really well together. Why? Tony: You trust him, Danny? Eden: (Gasps) How long have you been standing there? Bill: Long enough. Long enough to know that I need you right here, right now. Frank: You okay? You look beat. Ed: No, it's just, you know, between the clinic and the hospital, it's... Frank: I can imagine. Marina's told me that you've been really great with Shayne. It's really tough, seeing a young kid go through something like that. Ed: Yeah. Frank: How's Michelle doing? I haven't seen her in ages. I mean, I really miss her. Ed: She's busy, like just about everybody else. Frank: Yeah, I can imagine, with Danny's campaign. That's... that's pretty exciting. It's got to be kind of weird for you, though. I mean, Danny versus Ross? I mean, that's... a race like that could split a whole town up. Look, Ed, I know Danny's come a long way, but I really wish he wasn't doing this, because in the long run, I don't think it'd be good for Springfield. And anyway, I guess I shouldn't be saying that to his father-in- law. I'm sorry. Ed: Oh, it's... I thought the same thing myself a couple of times. You know, I will take another cup of coffee, but if you don't mind, could I have it to go? Frank: Yeah, you got it, buddy. Michelle: Rick, you're really going to ask Dad to take a leave from the hospital? Rick: I mean, hopefully, I can help him come to the right decision, Michelle. I mean, I'm not suggesting anything permanent. Just for now, this is the best thing for everybody. Michelle: Because of what happened between Dad and me? Rick: Michelle, he's completely out of control. I mean, not only did he mess up Shayne's meds, but there was a drowning victim that got... wheeled into the ER and... and he completely and totally froze. Michelle: A drowning victim? Rick: This woman was in terrible shape. LOC, hypertensive. But you know Dad. I mean, Michelle, he's handled a million cases like this in the past without blinking. But this time, he just... it was... he just stood there and he was like... Michelle: It was like he saw a ghost. Rick: ...Staring right through this person. I have seen him go through so many things in the past, Michelle, but I have never seen him like this, ever. Michelle: I know, I know. He needs help. Rick: Yeah, he needs help. And we're going to do everything we can help him, Michelle. But if he wants to screw up his life, there's not a damn thing we can do to stop him. But I'll be damned if I'm going to stand here and watch him hurt somebody. It's not going to happen. I'm asking him to leave the hospital. Michelle: Okay, okay. Do what you have to do. Rick: You're not going to fight me on this? Boy, you're usually the first person to come to his defense. I'm just surprised, that's all. Michelle: Yeah, me, too, about a lot of things. Marah: Are you stalking me now, Sandy? Sandy: Get over yourself, Marah. I was picking up my equipment the morning after the New Year's Eve party. The storage room's on Jeffrey's floor, and lucky me, I caught your exit. Don't tell me you're working on another contract. It was a little too early for that. Marah: This is so ridiculous. How can you even ask me about this? Sandy: Family looks out for one another. >From where I'm sitting, you're in trouble. Marah: Sandy... Sandy: This guy's a creep. I'm not going to stand by and watch him... Marah: ...You are my brother, okay, not my keeper. I can take care of myself. Sandy: That's not what it looked like. Marah: Well, what it looked like and what it was are two completely different things, neither of which are your business. Sandy: I'm making it my business. Look, whatever happened, Marah, you can tell me. I mean, did he... get you drunk? Force himself on you? Marah: Okay, you know, you want details? I'll give you details. I'll tell you every last thing that happened. Sandy: I don't need you to draw me a picture. I think I can get it. Marah: Oh, I don't think so. Sandy, you see, I went over there with one thing on my mind. I wanted him. And he was unbelievable. Sandy: That's enough for me... Marah: No, you asked; now you have to listen. He was sweet and caring and gentle. Sandy: I'm out of here. Marah: He was a perfect gentleman. He let me down easy and he let me fall asleep in his arms. Sandy: So, you and he, you guys didn't... Marah: No, no, we didn't. But it was still one of the best nights of my life. Sandy: How's that? Marah: Because he was honest and respectful, which is more than I can say for some people. Sandy: Okay, maybe I deserved that one, but that doesn't mean that Jeffrey O'Neill's the guy for you. Marah: You know what? Sandy: He's a... Marah: Sandy? Don't ruin my memories of that night, okay? Sandy: Marah... Marah: Leave it alone. It's all I've got. Now, if you want to see Shayne, he's in his room along with Mom. Danny: Why wouldn't I trust Bill? Tony: Well, I mean for starters, he's not blood. Danny: Yeah. True. Okay, I trust him about as much I trust anyone who isn't family. But last time I checked, family wasn't available. Why? Has it changed? Are you looking to replace him? Tony: No, Danny, the only thing I know about politics is that I don't belong. Danny: You could learn. I did. Tony: I don't... no offense. Listen, I'm not no good at making posters, man. Danny: Well, a campaign manager does a lot more than make posters. Tony: That's exactly why I had to ask the question. Danny: Okay. Bill's great. He's doing a terrific job. In fact, when I win this election... when I win this election, I'm going to owe a large part of that to him. But if truth be told, if it really were up to me, I'd much rather you were watching my back, yeah. Tony: Oh, come on, that's one thing you do know. You know I've always got your back, all right? Danny: Right. A lot of things are different now. I do miss having you around. I do. There are things that I could only tell you, that only you could understand. Don't you have a ranch be taking care of, cowboy? Tony: Wait a second. Hold on. You're kicking me out? Danny: Or whatever it is you do? Tony: You're kicking me out? Something I said? Is that it? Danny: No. I got a meeting. That's all. Tony: All right. Suit yourself. That's fine. But you know what? Listen, Danny, maybe this is best, you know? Maybe I can do more for you on the outside than I can on the inside. Now, listen, just because I'm not by your side doesn't mean I don't watch your back. Night and day. Okay? Bill: You know the one thing sexier than seeing you in one of my shirts is seeing you out of it. Eden: Oh, and think about all the money I've wasted on lingerie. Didn't you say something about going to work? Bill: Yeah, well, you know what they say: All work and no play... Eden: Oh. (Laughter) Eden: Really? Cassie: So what is it, a Cooper family requirement that each one of you hold down at least two jobs? (Laughs) Harley: Ha, ha, ha. Good morning to you, too. Cassie: Good morning. Harley: What? Cassie: What do you mean, what? It's morning. A cup of coffee. Harley: Oh, I'm sorry. Did they run out in that fancy hotel that you own? Cassie: Wow, you're cranky. I like your dad's coffee better than mine. Is that a crime? Harley: No. And it's totally fine. You're going to have to help yourself, because Lynn's in the back and I got to go. Cassie: No, you can't go. Harley: No, I have to, remember? Cooper family -- I have to get to that second job. Cassie: You are going nowhere, my friend. Shayne: Whatever it is you're looking for, you're not going to find anything. What... I can't even find anything in this room myself. Help me... Marina: Score. Do not doubt the organizational skills of Marina Cooper. Marah: What is it? Marina: Inspiration. I know my pep talks are maybe getting a little tired, so I thought you could do some good from hearing it from someone objective, and the sports page does not lie. Okay. "There's no doubt that we will be hearing great things from this young man Shayne Lewis, very great things indeed. He is going to surprise us all." You see? There it is, right there in black and white, after your first game last summer. Shayne: Yeah, and it was a long time ago. It was before my accident. Marah: Not that long ago. Marina: Yeah, I mean you have been through a lot, but you're still the same person now that you were then, you know? And it's only a matter of time. Jeffrey: Hello? Anybody here? Shayne? Marah: Oh, yeah... I'll go see who that is. Hi. Jeffrey: Hi. I was looking... looking for Shayne. Marah: Yeah, I got that. He's... he's in his room with Marina and my mother and Sandy. Jeffrey: Oh. Well, good news travels fast. I heard he's made some amazing progress. Marah: What's that? Jeffrey: Oh, well, it's something for him... something for Shayne. Marah: Wow, that's really sweet of you. Jeffrey: Well, it's just, you know, a couple of out-of-print baseball books, kind of a congratulations-for-getting-better type of gift, type of thing. But maybe it's... maybe it's too soon. Marah: For what? Jeffrey: For baseball. Marah: No. You know, I don't think so. We've been talking about it and you know, it's not good to give up on something you care about. You want to bring it to him? You're not coming? Jeffrey: No. Why don't... why don't you give it to him, okay? I've got to get going. Marah: You just got here. You don't want to give the present to Shayne? Jeffrey: Marah, Marah, Marah. I didn't know you were going to be here, okay? Your car's not out front, so... Marah: Well, it's in the shop. So you're just... you're going to leave? It's really that difficult for you to be around me? Jeffrey: Sometimes, yeah. I really didn't come over here to try to make things even more awkward between us. I just came by to give Shayne these books, so... Marah: Ah, and you've done that. Jeffrey: Yes, I have. So... I got to get going. Tell Shayne I'm happy for him. Marah: I miss you. Jeffrey: I miss you, too. But that's the way it's got to be. Marah: And why is that, again? I can't seem to remember. Jeffrey: Well, I have to remember for both of us, then. We'll always have that night. But that's all we can have. Marah: And I still don't get a say in that? So that's it? We just go our separate ways, no looking back? And you can do that? No looking back? All right. Well, I guess things aren't going to change, so... thank you for Shayne's present. Jeffrey: Marah... Marah: Shh. Cassie: Okay, see, now isn't this better than going to the stupid office? Harley: Well, you can tell that my client that's waiting. Cassie: Oh, is it a big case? Harley: No, not that big. Cassie: Good. Then you can take a little break. I never get to talk to you, you know. You and Blake, you guys are always so busy. Harley: Well, what about you and your best friend Olivia? Cassie: Wow, you're jealous. I like it. Harley: Shut up. Cassie: (Laughs) Harley: Talk. What? Cassie: Oh. I don't know. Harley: Okay, I'm listening. Cassie: All right. Gosh, I feel so loved by you. Harley: That's a good thing to talk about. How is Edmund? Cassie: He's great. He's wonderful. Harley: Well, okay. Cassie: Okay? Harley: I'm happy for you. You seem happy. And if you're happy, I'm happy for you. Cassie: Why does everyone keep saying that? Harley: What? Cassie: Why wouldn't I be happy? I mean, Edmund is incredibly wonderful. I mean, I know that's hard to believe, but... Harley: Well, maybe you're just the perfect woman to bring out his wonderfulness. Cassie: Maybe I am. I told him I loved him. Harley: Hopefully that's because you do. Cassie: How could I not? Edmund's incredible. Harley: And wonderful. Cassie: You know, he's gone through a lot for us to be together. He's worked really hard. I've made him work very hard, you know? I need to love him. I do. I'm not one of those people who can go into a relationship and be half. You know, it's all or nothing. I just... that's what I have to be. So... Harley: I know, I know. And I'm glad that you've moved on really, because I didn't think that you would after Richard. Cassie: Richard's gone, and he's not coming back. Harley: No, but... Cassie: I will never love anyone... Harley: Of course not -- the way that you would love him. But there are different kinds of love. There are. Cassie: And Edmund and I have found a different kind of love. And I don't care what anyone thinks; we belong together, so... Bill: Come on, come on. It's shower time. Eden: You know what will happen if I go in there. Bill: I don't. But I'm hoping that maybe... Eden: You will never leave this apartment. Bill: Well, I don't see the problem with that. Eden: Oh, you will not get your work done for Danny, and Danny will lose the election, and it will be because you took a shower with me. So, if you think about it, I'm saving the election. Bill: Well, look at you. Putting the election before everything else. Maybe you're the one who should be in politics, huh? Eden: I'm in too deep. It's you, not the election, that comes first. You know that, right? Bill: You okay? Eden: Yeah, I'm great. Now you go take that shower, okay? Bill: Yeah. You don't want to come in? Eden: Go. Rick: Dad? Ed: Oh, geez. Do not sneak up on people. Rick: Well, you're a hard person to find, Dad. Ed: Hey. Rick: What? Ed: I got something for you. Rick: Dad, I told you I didn't need this. Ed: I needed you to have that. That's my blood alcohol test, and it came back clean, so you can call off the intervention. I got to go. Rick: Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. Ed: You have your proof. Rick: Michelle and... Ed: You have your proof. What else do you need from me? Rick: Michelle and I believed you when you said you weren't drinking, Dad. We knew that you weren't drinking. We don't need a piece of paper. Ed: Well, you have it anyway. Rick: I'm glad you're not drinking, Dad. But clearly something's wrong. Look, Dad, Dad, Dad. I'm not here to attack you. I'm just... I'm very concerned about you. I'm very, very worried about you, and so is Michelle. Ed: I know you're just trying to help. And what I need you to do is to stop trying. Rick: I can't stop caring. Look, look, you said to us that you were overtired. I mean, Michelle and I, we heard that, even if we heard it a little bit late, okay? Ed: I'm trying to get a lot more rest these days. Rick: That's not enough, Dad. It's not enough. Ed: What? Rick: Pick a vacation, Dad. You need a vacation. We got Hawaii, Great Britain, Ireland. You're long overdue. Ed: Rick... Rick: Dad, please. Take Holly. Take Holly. You know how long it's been since you've had yourself a good time? Ed: I know what you're trying to do. And, you know, you don't have to send me halfway around the world to do it. You're trying to get me out of the hospital, the sooner the better. Rick: You can't keep on going on like this. You can't. Ed: Like what? Rick: Like what? You're screwing up, Dad. You're screwing up big time. Ed: All right, look, what... what I did to Michelle, I will find a way... Rick: What you did to Michelle is not going to happen again. We both know that, right? What happens to Michelle, what happens to any member of this family, stays within this family. But what happens here in this hospital is a different story. If I hadn't stepped in when you were working on that woman, she would have died. Ed: And I thank you for that. Rick: You have a choice here, Dad, okay? You take a break, or you throw away everything that you've worked so hard for, permanently. Ed: Having me back home isn't all it's cracked up to be is it, Son? Rick: You have to resolve this thing, Dad, and get your confidence back. However you do that is up to you. But you're not going to do it here. Ed: Do you think that I would stay here if I thought that I were actually a risk to my patients? Rick: Well, sometimes when you're as close as you are to these things, you can't see it. Ed: But I do see this. I mean, I made a couple mistakes. No one got hurt. And it's not going to happen again. Rick: You can't guarantee that, can you, Dad? Ed: If I had to, I could walk out of here in two seconds, yes. I have a few things on my mind. Who the hell doesn't? But not enough to justify some kind of leave that would, I mean, let all these people around here, give them an excuse to doubt me. Rick: One fatality. One fatality in your condition and you're through as a doctor. You're through. Ed: Well, the answer is no. Rick: Don't make me do this the hard way, Dad. Don't. Ed: You'd go to the board? Rick: If I have to. Hey, Dad, you're the one who taught me everything about medicine. Patients come first, right? It doesn't have to be this way. It doesn't. Ed: No, it doesn't. See, I... Rick: What? What were you going to say? Ed: Just be careful, Rick. I don't forgive easily. Rick: You know what's funny, Dad? You don't sound anything like the man who taught me everything. Ed: You don't sound much like my son, either. Harley: Well, this has been great, really. But I do got to get... Cassie: I know. I'm sorry I've gone on and on and on. Harley: No, no, no, you didn't, really. No, really. You're my friend. I love you. And, of course, you know, I will listen if you need to talk. You would listen if I needed to talk. Cassie: I would. And do you? I mean, is everything okay? Harley: Everything is just fine. It really is. Work's good. The kids are good. Gus is good. Life could not be better. Cassie: I guess we both have everything we could ever want. Bill: Okay, well, don't wait up. I got to take care of some campaign business. Then I've got to do a little something with... over at Lewis. So, unfortunately, nighttime is the only time I have to catch up. Eden: Oh, and I thought that time was just for me. Bill: Oh. I'll make it up to you. I will. Eden: You don't have to make up for anything. But if you insist, you wake me. Bill: All right. Okay. Eden: And the award for Girlfriend of the Year... Did you forget... Tony: Well? Well? Eden, come on. Come on. Eden: You know, Bill could have seen you. Tony: I just did. Listen, did you get it? Come on. Eden: Yeah. And I haven't felt this low in a long time. So thanks, Tony. Tony: You think I want this? Do you? Eden: Yeah, I think that if Bill doesn't turn out clean, you'll be just fine. Tony: Well, you know what? That's where you're wrong, Eden. Bill is tied to Danny. If he goes down, so does Danny. If Bill comes out clean, maybe this whole thing amounts to absolutely nothing, all right? Or maybe it's our mystery man's idea of some damn prank, but we need to find out. You did exactly... exactly what had to be done, Eden. Look at me. That's what I like about you. In my book, that's the difference between you and Marah. You don't go around drawing imaginary lines between right and wrong. You did what you had to do. Eden: Yeah, and Marah knows the difference between right and wrong and I don't. And thanks for the compliment. Jeffrey: Hi, Sandy. How are you doing? I hear Shayne's doing a lot better. Sandy: Yeah, he's great. Your interest in my family is really, really touching. Jeffrey: You don't seem too happy about that. Sandy: Yeah, I think you care a little too much. Jeffrey: How's that? Sandy: Well, you're going all out to get to know my family. Showing up at the family dinners, the hospital, playing the Good Samaritan. While all the while, you're really just waiting to make your move. Jeffrey: My move? Sandy: Yeah, your move. Taking advantage of a girl half your age, sleeping with her when she's already having a bad time. Jeffrey: And how would you know about that? Sandy: Because I do. Not from Marah, though. She's covering for you. Mr. O'Neill, don't mess with my family. Jeffrey: Your family? Sandy: Yeah. Jeffrey: You're a big family man now, is that right? Sandy: Yeah! They need me to protect them from creeps like you. Jeffrey: Okay. Sandy: I'll simplify it for you... Jeffrey: Please. Sandy: ...Jeffrey. Jeffrey: Please do. Sandy: You hurt Marah, you answer to me. Jeffrey: So is that it? What, is that all you got, kid? Sandy: Yeah. I can back it up. Jeffrey: Yeah. I understand this is a confusing time for, what with your new family and all the rest that's going on, and you probably need to lash out at something or someone. But I can assure you, you've chosen the wrong guy. Sandy: No, no, no. I've got the right guy. Jeffrey: Okay, you want to play with the big boys? Sandy: Yes. Jeffrey: Well, maybe I should give you some advice first, okay? Sandy: You know what you can do with your advice? Jeffrey: Now, the advice is this. Listen up. Come here. The advice is you should go easy on the threats, okay? Because they don't really accomplish much of anything, okay, except for showing your opponent how vulnerable you are. You're going to do something? You should just do it, kid; you know that? Sandy: Okay. Jeffrey: Okay? Sandy: Mm-hmm. Jeffrey: Now, what did you accomplish just now, hmm? Besides giving me a little bit of information? You love Marah. It's killing you because you can't have her. And neither can I. Shayne: These are great. Why didn't he stick around so I could say thanks to him? Marah: You know, Jeffrey was probably busy. What... what happened to Sandy? Reva: He had something to do. He didn't say what. Marina: Actually, I've got to get out of here, too. I have a class. Marah: Yeah, I am going to get going, too. And maybe tomorrow or later we can go for a little stroll in the park. Shayne: Can I have a little breathing room, please? I'm not Superman. Marina: Oh, you are to me. Marah: Bye, Squirt. Marina: Bye. Shayne: Bye. Reva: Well, it looks like it's just you and me, kid. So what do you want to do? Let me kick your butt in one of those video games? Board game? Your choice. Maybe you want to try a little exercise? Shayne: It's nice, really nice of you, but I'm a little tired, so I'd rather just go to bed. Reva: Have I told you recently how incredibly proud I've been of you since the accident? Every day, watching you since you woke up, facing the world uphill; every day making your father and me so incredibly proud of you. I've never seen anyone face adversity with such determination and maturity. It made me feel in awe. Shayne: Mom, what's this about? Reva: I've been watching you today, and something's changed. And there's just one word that comes to mind: Quitter. Tony: It's not what I... Eden, you're twisting my words, okay? Eden: I don't think so. Your meaning was pretty clear. When there's a dirty job to do that requires no scruples and even less loyalty, I'm you're go-to girl, as opposed to Marah. Tony: I thought it was a compliment, Eden. You're a realist and I... Eden: Oh! Tony: Okay, okay. Eden: Just stay away. Tony: Okay, all right. Eden: I just slept with Bill here. He is who I'm with, okay? Got it? Tony: Fine. I got it. I'm making an observation. That's all, all right? I don't want to cause you any trouble. Eden, I don't. Eden: Yeah, like the trouble I caused you with Marah? You would have been riding off into the sunset with Marah if it wasn't for me sleeping with you. Tony: You're wrong. That's where you're wrong, Eden. Okay, Marah and I broke up for many other reasons. None of them had to do with... We... we broke up because I had to. Now can we please get back to work? Because with any luck, we'll prove that Bill is clean and that our mystery man is just playing games. So can we go back to work, please? Eden: Fine. But there is another possibility. Tony: Okay, yeah, what's that? Eden: Just because Bill is clean doesn't mean Danny is. Tony: No, Danny's clean. I'd stake my life on it. Salerno: Danny. Danny: Vinnie Salerno. Cassie: Next on Guiding Light... Billy: I figure I've failed you just about the worst way a brother can fail a brother. Reva: You can reboot your whole life. How many people would love to have the chance to do that?

Tony, questions Danny about Bill's qualities and Danny misinterprets, thinking Tony wants to take Bill's place on the campaign and he is disappointed when Tony sets him straight

julian: A coffee break. It's well deserved. You've had a long day. Eve: So have you, delivering tabitha's baby. Julian: Yes, it's -- it has been an eventful day. Julian: You want to talk about it? Eve: About what? Julian: I assume that you're thinking about T.C., Because you said earlier you hadn't seen him since the fire at the blue note. Eve: Oh, he's furious with me, julian. His eyes -- he was so hurt and he felt so betrayed, and, of course, he doesn't know why I sent whitney to L.A. With chad, and I can't tell him why, why I can't tell him the truth about liz, that she's my sister and that she's just here to get revenge on me and destroy my life and destroy my family. If I tell him that, I have to tell him about my past. And if I tell him about my past, then I have to tell him about you and the affair that we had. Julian: I do so wish there was something I could do to help you. Eve: I don't think there's anything that could be done. As long as liz is in harmony, she is going to be a threat hanging over my head, just like a poisonous snake waiting for a chance to strike. T.C.: Eve, I didn't realize you were -- liz. I thought that you were -- liz: Oh, hi, T.C. I hope you don't mind my using the chaise? T.C.: Not at all, no. Liz: Oh, good. It's just -- it's so hot and the air conditioning in the garage apartment's broken, so I just thought I'd come out here to cool off. Sorry to disappoint you. T.C.: Disappoint me? Liz: Yes, that it's only me and not eve. T.C.: You know what? Actually, I'm glad that it's you. Liz: Really? T.C.: You know, liz, I've been thinking about this all night. I mean, eve and I have become strangers. I mean, she spends so much time at the hospital. She's trying to work on her career, and her marriage is just falling apart. I mean, look what it's done to our family. Whitney has run off with that punk chad to los angeles, and who's responsible for that? Eve is. It's taken me a long time to realize this, and I just have to face it that our marriage is over with and it's been over with for a very long time. Liz: Oh, T.C. T.C.: Liz, I want a wife that is there for me and my children, and I want someone like you. I want to be with you. I want you so much. Liz: Oh, T.C. I want you, too. Ethan: Wow, you really are feeling better. Gwen: I told you, I feel terrific. No more pain, no more contractions. And I will feel even better when I get out of this yucky hospital gown and into my own clothes, and we go back to the apartment. It is so beautiful there, and that pool, just sparkling in the california sun. Ethan: You sound like the chamber of commerce. Gwen: Yes, well, I think that this is the perfect place to spend a little time alone with my husband while we're waiting for our baby to be born. Ethan: You know, I don't know what it is. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the -- maybe it's the change of scenery or the sunshine or the water, but I'm feeling the exact same way. I mean, this is like -- this trip is like another honeymoon for us. Gwen: I know I'm always saying it and you're probably tired of hearing it, but, sweetheart, I think that part of the reason why we're feeling the way we are is because we are so far away from theresa. Ethan: Gwen -- gwen: I know, I know. Baby, I know you don't want to hear it, but you have to admit there is some truth to it. I mean, I cannot believe how free I feel, how much more relaxed I am just knowing that, you know, theresa can't just pop up every time she feels like it. Ethan: Well, there is no chance of that. We are here in L.A., And she is all the way across the country in harmony. Gwen: And I couldn't be happier. [Music plays] Fox: You know what, theresa? You're an inspiration. Theresa: Yeah, right. Fox: No, no, I'm seriou I'm serious. You got this whole conviction thing going on. It just -- oh, it knocks me out. I mean, even though ethan's married to gwen, right, she's having his baby -- you still you're going to end up with him. Theresa: You know, I just -- I've never doubted it, and I never will. I just know it in my heart. And, yeah, yeah, I know, I'm in los angeles, and I know he is thousands of miles away in harmony with gwen. I just -- I believe that fate is going to bring us together again. You know, when the time is right. Fox: That's truly inspiring. Theresa: Oh, I believe in the power of love and fate. And if two people are meant to be together, then nothing is going to keep them apart. Fox: Well, I got to tell you, I think some of your conviction must be rubbing off on me because I feel the same way. You know what? I'm not going to let anything or anyone tell me that I can't be with the woman that I love. I'm going to be with her, no matter what. Charity: I love miguel with all of my heart, but I'm going to save this baby, no matter what the cost to me. So let's hurry before it's too late! Pilar: No! Charity: Dear, god. It is too late. The baby's dead. Kay: My baby -- pilar: No. No! Kay: My baby -- what happened? What's wrong? Pilar: Dear god. Kay: Tell me what happened! Nurse: I'm so sorry. Grace: Oh, my god. Nurse: Your baby's dead. Kay: Oh, no! Nurse: I'm sorry. Kay: Oh, no! Singer: I would hold the hand of the one who coullelead me places and kiss the lips of the one who could sing so sweet and i would fly on the wings of the bird I knew could take me highest breathe in, breathe out you keep me alive you are the fire burning inside of me you are my passion for life ethan: Gwen, I'm not sure about this. I think you should have waited for dr. Abel to say he could release you before you get dressed. Gwen: I think that the doctor has forgotten all about me, so why waste our time here when we could be alone together in a fabulous L.A. Apartment? Dr. Abel: Who told you to get dressed? Gwen: Nobody. But, doctor, I'm feeling so good, so much better, no pain, no contractions, and I really -- I really just want to get back to the apartment and get settled. Dr. Abel: Well, I'm afraid I can't release you. In fact, I want to admit you. Gwen: Admit me? Stay here? Dr. Abel: Yeah, at least overnight. Gwen: But why? Dr. Abel: Well, there's nothing to be alarmed about, but the tests we ran show a little inconsistency, and I don't want to take any chances. I want to monitor you overnight, see how you're doing, and then we'll run a couple more tests in the morning. Gwen: But I feel really good. Dr. Abel: And I'm very glad to hear that, but I still want to be certain everything checks out before I release you. Ethan: Honey, the doctor's right. You and our baby's health comes first. Gwen: But, sweetie, it's our first night in L.A. Dr. Abel: I understand, but I would hate to think of you leaving and then having to be rushed back here again. Gwen: But, doctor, I am completely back to normal. Dr. Abel: Gwen, your condition is fragile. If something were to get you upset or get you excited, you could start having contractions again. Gwen: But we don't want to go out. You know, we just want to go back to the apartment and relax by the pool. What could possibly upset me there? Theresa: Ok, so when do we get to meet her? Fox: Who's that? Theresa: Why, your mystery woman, of course. Fox: I told you -- soon, soon enough. Theresa: Well, I can't wait. I mean, the girl who has captured fox crane's heart -- she must be something special. Fox: She really is. [Music stops] Chad: Look at you two. You look like native angelenos already. Fox: Yeah, it's easy, man. Alyoyou got to do is kick back and think, "manana." Whitney: You know, I could really get used to this. Fox: Mm-hmm. Whitney: What about you, theresa? Theresa: Yeah, if ethan was with me. Fox: Oh, here we go again. Theresa: Oh, come on. You were just telling me that you feel the same way about the girl that you love. We were just chitchatting about his mystery woman. Hmm. Whitney: I'm so anxious to meet this woman. Chad: Yeah, invite her over. We'll all hang out together. Fox: No, some day. Chad: "Some day"? What's wrong with now? Unless -- well, is there something standing in the way of you being with this girl? Fox: Yeah, you know, actually, there is. Theresa: Uh-uh, but you're not going to let that stop you, right? You are going to be with the girl that you love, the same way I'm going to be ethan. Chad: Yeah, man, you have to hang tough. I mean, it took a long time for whitney and I to get together, and there were all kinds of things standing in our way. But when I realized how much I loved her, I refused to give up. So if you really love this girl, don't let anything stand in the way of you being with her. Fox: Wow. Thanks for the advice, chad. That means a lot coming from you. More than you know. [Kay sobs] Kay: God, no! Not my baby! Miguel: Kay -- kay: It can't be! Pilar: Mother of god -- that sweet little baby. Sam: Grace, what's happened? Grace: Sam, the baby -- sam: No. Grace: She died. Sam: Oh, dear god. What happened? Nurse: It was her heart. There's no cardiac activity registering on the monitor. Grace: Our grandchild. Oh -- tabitha: Thank hades kay didn't make make a confession and out me as a witch. She won't need to now. It's too late to save the baby. Miguel: How could this happen, mama? Pilar: I don't know, mijo. We just have to have faith that it was god's will. Miguel: God's will. Charity: I was too late to save the baby. Julian: You know, this is just eating you alive. You have to -- you have to be able to talk this through with someone who isn't involved in the situation or you'll never move past it. Eve: Well, I finally did talk to grace. Julian: Wait -- you told her that liz is your sister? Eve: I told her the whole story. Well, it's needless to say she was shocked to find out that I'm liz's sister, the evil destroyer that liz has been condemning all over town. But grace is my best friend, so I know I have her support. Julian: Well, yes, I mean, of course you do. Eve: But, see, liz is never going to stop until she gets her pound of flesh. She just wants to annihilate me. And what's worse is that -- that she would ruin an innocent young girl like whitney to try and get back at me. That's why I wanted whitney to leave harmony, because my vicious little sister has made it quite clear that she'll do whatever it takes to lead whitney down the same path that you introduced me to -- the drugs and the alcohol. Julian: I'll regret it for the rest of my life. Eve: Oh, no, julian. I don't want you blaming yourself. No, those were my decisions, and I'm taking full responsibility for them. I just can't ever seem to forget what it cost me, those decisions, that sordid, terrible life I led. And I can't have liz do the same thing to whitney. I have to keep liz away from whitney. Julian: But you've already done that. You've given whitney your blessing to go to L.A. With chad. Eve: Yes, but now T.C.'S furious with me. See, my marriage has not been this shaky, ever, and liz -- she's been threatening to take my husband and my family away from me since she got here. And now I'm afraid she just might be able to do it. T.C.: I want you, liz. I want to hold you in my arms. I want to make love to you. Liz: Oh, yes, T.C. Yes. Soon, T.C. Very soon. [Door closes] T.C.: You know, I thought someone was out here. Liz: T.C., I was just thinking about you. T.C.: Really? What were you thinking? Liz: Only good thoughts. Very good thoughts. Kay: I need to see my baby. I want to hold her. Nurse: I completely understand. I'm -- but I'm afraid you're going to have to wait for dr. Russell. I'm sorry. Charity: How could this happen? I don't understand! You told me I could save this baby. I was willing to give up miguel, the love of my life, to save this child! But now it's too late. The baby's dead. Why would you tell me I could save the child if I couldn't? T.C.: I thought it was eve in that chaise. Liz: Nope. Just me. T.C.: You know, I bought this for her. Liz: Well, it's very comfortable. T.C.: Yeah. She saw this in a magazine and she thought it'd be nice for us to take little afternoon naps together on lazy, hot summer afternoons. Liz: Well, it's certainly big enough for two. T.C.: Yeah. But I guess those lazy, hot summer afternoons just keep slipping away. She's always at the hospital, so busy. So this here chaise has pretty much gone unused. Liz: Until now. T.C.: Yeah. Liz: T.C., Have you heard from eve? T.C.: No. Liz: Really? T.C.: Well, I'm sure she's still at the hospital. Liz: Well, surely, she left a message. T.C.: She hasn't called, and I don't figure that she will. Liz: Why not? T.C.: Well, so much has be going on between us, and I'm sure as hell not going to call her. Liz: Oh, T.C., I am so sorry, so sorry that you are going through all of this. T.C.: We always had such a perfect marriage. We could talk through anything, through any major problem, until now. Liz: You know, maybe you would like to be alone for a while. You know, think through some things? T.C.: Liz, no. Don't go. I really don't want to be alone right now. I could use your company. Julian: No, T.C. Is not a forgiving man, at least when it comes to me, but you're his wife. He's always professed this supposed deep love for you. Eve: Oh, but this has never happened to us before. He's never been this angry with me. And liz says that she didn't have to do a thing, that I brought it all on myself. Julian: Oh, please, that's a lie. You didn't bring anything on yourself. You're a wonderful wife and mother. You must never let liz make you doubt yourself. Eve: Thank you, julian. Thank you for listening and for supporting me. Julian: I'll always support you. You're the best person I know, or will ever hope to know. Eve: You're the only person I can turn to. Julian: I'm glad you feel that way. And as I said, when you needed me before, I wasn't there for you. But I'm here for you now. Nurse: Dr. Russell? I'm -- I'm really sorry to interrupt, but -- eve: Yes, nurse. Nurse: Well, you're needed in nicu. Eve: The bennett baby? Nurse: I don't know how toelell you this, but I'm afraid that she died. Eve: Oh, my god. Well, why didn't anyone page me? Nurse: Well, there was no reason to. It was much too late to even save the baby. Eve: Oh, no. Oh, kay and miguel and their families -- oh, god, they're going to be devastated. Theresa: I could definitely get used to this lifestyle. I mean, L.A. Is -- it's great. Chad: This is the best, and this is sure different than when I was growing up here. I mean, back then, I hanonothing -- no future, no family. I mean, every day was like -- just like the next. You know, I was just getting by. But this time around, I've got a great job, a career in the music industry, and best of all, I got the woman I love. I am so lucky to have you, whitney. Whitney: No, I'm the lucky one, baby. Chad: No, we are a team, and you're my future, and we're going to spend it with our wonderful friends. Fox, you letting us stay here is -- fox: Hey, you know what? Part of the deal, if you'll remember, was that you weren't going to thank me. Chad: Well, I can at least thank you for showing whitney around, can't I? Fox: No, I don't think so, not if I'm the one that had the most fun. Come on. Chad: No, seriously, man. I mean, you have been a wonderful friend to us. Fox: Well, it's been my pleasure -- seriously. Chad: And, theresa, I wish you could stay a little longer, maybe even move here. Theresa: Hmm. Chad: You know, it's not going to be the same when you go back to harmony. Theresa: Well, thank you. I do like it in los angeles, but little ethan and I could never move here. No, we could never leave harmony. Whitney: Because of big ethan. Fox: You know, because ethan is there, yeah. Chad: Big ethan, yeah. Whitney: Right. Theresa: Big ethan. Yeah. No, come on. Yeah, it's true, you know? It's totally hard being so far away from him, you know, not being able to see him, ear his voice, just knowing that he's thousands of miles away. Gwen: Oh, ethan! Ethan: I know, I know. Look, everything's going to be all right. You'll be released in the morning. Gwen: I know, but I was -- I was counting on starting our second honeymoon now. Ethan: Well, tomorrow will be every bit as nice as today -- even more so because you'll be rested and we'll know that you and the baby are ok. Honey, what is so important about today? I mean, why can't tomorrow be just as special? Gwen: It's just I feel like I need to-make the most of every moment with you, you know, before it gets ruined by little miss theresa. Ethan: Gwen, she's 3,000 miles away. Gwen: I know. I guess worrying about theresa is a habit I still haven't broken. But that's why I feel like I just want to make the most of every second with you, every moment, before something comes along to ruin it. Ethan: Nothing is going to happen. We are way too far away for theresa to interrupt us. It's just you and me together. Grace: Sweetheart. Sam: We're here for you. You hear me? Kay: This is my fault. Sam: No. Grace: No! Kay: Yes, it is. My baby died becau o of me, because of all the things that I've done. Sam: That is not true, ok? You haven't done anything wrong. Kay: Dad, yes, I have! You don't know what I've been involved with and the pain that I've caused! Tabitha: Oh, no. Here it comes. Kay: And now she's dead. I let myself be led into darkness, and now my little girl is gone! Father lonigan? Father lonigan: Yes, kay. Kay: I still need to make that confession. I want to tell you and everyone else everything that I've been involved with. I need to confess everything right now. Charity: How could you do this? How could you make me think I could save this baby? You're so cold. You're cold as -- man: The grave? It's not too late. Charity: But the baby's dead. Man: It's never too late, not for someone like you, charity. You are pure goodness. The lord always listens to the prayers of the good, the pure of heart. Pray, charity. Pray for miguel's baby. But remember -- if you do, if you save the baby, it will cost you the man you love. It's up to you. Only "global national" had it. The underpaid just got overpaid. It was over $4,000. Government mistake, but it's these men and women who'll play for it. Another exclusive on "global national". Why should I pay for someone else's mistake? W? So, it was called cattle point. Of the nation, and subsequentlyne of th here. Your cruise director, ron singer: You are my passion for life liz: It is almost as hot out here as it was in the garage apartment. T.C.: I will fix your A.C. In the morning. Liz: No, no rush. I'm used to hot, sultry weather. Actually, I love evenings like this. They remind me of the islands. The only thing missing is a tropical sea breeze and an occasional ocean spray just to cool things off a little bit. T.C.: Wow. It sounds like heaven. Liz: Oh, it is. T.C.: You know, I would like to go to st. Lisa's someday. Liz: You should. I think you'd really like it. T.C.: Yeah. Liz: What's wrong? [T.C. Sighs] T.C.: I'll never get there. I mean, eve and I never take vacations. I mean, she's always so busy. She never gets time off. Liz: That's too bad. T.C.: Do you miss being down there? Liz: There are things I miss, yes. But I'm much happier here in harmony. You know, my hotel was always so busy during the season. I met a lot of interesting people passing through. But I always felt alone. Outside of antonio and crazy doc, I didn't have any close friends. It was pretty much a solitary life. Being here in harmony and staying with you and your family -- T.C., It's been a wonderful change for me. I guess it's the life that I always dreamed I'd have -- friends and family and a beautiful home. T.C.: Liz -- you deserve those things. Liz: Yes, well, maybe if -- T.C.: If your sister hadn't abandoned you and caused you so much pain and given you so much emotional trauma. I mean, that woman really ruined your life, didn't she? Liz: Well -- T.C.: I don't understand how can a sibling be so despicable. Liz: I ask myself that every day, T.C. T.C.: But, you know what, liz? It's -- it's not too late. There's still time for you. You are a beautiful, attractive woman that someday will meet the man of her dreams and fall in love, and you will settle down and you will have your own house, your own family -- hey, maybe right here in harmony. Liz: I think you're right, T.C. I think I could have those things. Liz's voice: Sooner than you think. Kay: I need to confess all my sins, father. Because of the terrible things that I have put others through, my baby is dead. And i know it's been wrong, but it's too late. And it cost me my little girl. Sam: Kay, honey, you can't blame yourself. You didn't make this happen. Look, we've all done things that we're not proud of. But I know you've never done anything wrong. Kay: Daddy,eses, I have! You cannot imagine what I've been involved in and the path that I was being led down. I have to confess all of my sins. Tabitha: If kay exposes me as a witch, I shall be burned at the stake again. Eve: Kay! Oh, kay. They just told me. I am so sorry, honey. I'm so terribly sorry. Kay: Dr. Russell, can I hold her? I want to hold my baby. Eve: I know, I know, and I promise you will. Let me just speak to the nurse and just find out exactly what happened. Charity: I'm too late. Miguel and kay have lost the baby. And there's nothing I can do. Or at least that's how it seems. But I know that you're a god of miracles, and that's what I'm asking for. If there's even the tiniest bit of hope, if there's any way to save this baby, please, grant me this prayer. I'll do whatever it takes. I know I'll lose miguel. I love him. [Charity sighs] Charity: I've always dreamed of a life with him, but I'm willing to sacrifice all that. If you will save miguel and kay's baby, if you'll do that, I'll give up miguel. Gwen: Hi. What's all that? Ethan: Well, you said you wanted juice, but you didn't know what you were in the mood for, so I got one of each, make sure we were covered. Gwen: I am married to the most wonderful man in the world. Nurse: You won't get any argument out of me. Ethan: Well, I would like to spend the night here with my wife, so could you talk to someone about getting a bed in here? Nurse: I'm sorry. It's against hospital policy to have overnight guests. Gwen: Oh. Nurse: Yeah. Ethan: Even if I stay in the chair? Nurse: I'm afraid so. Sorry. Ethan: But I'd really like to stay with my wife. Nurse: We'll take very good care of her. I promise. Ethan: I could take good care of her, too. I mean -- gwen: Sweetheart, it's ok. It's ok. I'll be fine. I mean, it's been such a long day, and you must be exhausted. You know, go on back to the apartment. You'll be much more comfortable there. Fox: Ok. Whitney: I don't know about any of you guys, but being out in the sun all day makes me sleepy. [Whitney giggles] Chad: It's been a long day. Whitney: Yeah, especially for you, theresa. I mean, you just got here. You're still on harmony time, three hours ahead. Theresa: Yeah, I'm feeling a little jet-lagged. Chad: Hey, I got to make a phone call before I go in tomorrow. Be right back. Whitney: Ok, ok. Fox: Well, I'm going to go check my email. Whitney: You know what -- is anybody hungry? Because I could make us a little snack or something. Theresa: I would love something, actually. Fox: Well, do it. Help yourselves to whatever you want. I want you to feel totally at home while you're here, ok? Theresa: Thank you. Fox: All right. Whitney: You know, fox -- he's been really good to us. Theresa: Yeah, he's a terrific guy. You know, at first, I thought he was a ladies' man but I've seen a change in him lately. You know, he seems a little more settled, you know, more grounded. And I think it has to do with that mystery woman that he's in love with. Whitney: Well, I hope everything works out for him. Fox deserves to be with the woman that he's in love with. Fox: Boy, I'm so glad you feel that way, whitney, because I have every intention of being with the woman that I love -- you. You made for them. chad: This is great. You know, it's just what I needed. Fox: Yeah. Well, let's give it up for the lovely ladies. Whitney, theresa, you two are wonderful. Theresa: Danke. Whitney: Oh. Chad: Yes, you are. Listen, I'm beat and I've got a big day tomorrow, so -- theresa: You know what? I think I'm going to turn in myself -- you know, take a shower, go to bed? Fox: Yeah. I'm going to clean up here, and then I think I'm going to hit the sack as well, so -- whitney: You know what? Why don't I help you? Fox: Ok. Chad: We all will. Fox: You know what? Actually -- never mind. It's only going to take me a couple of minutes to fill up the dishwasher. You two go ahead and go to bed. It's fine. Whitney: Ok. Theresa: Fox? What should we do about the luggage? Fox: The luggage, the -- you know what? Don't worry about. I -- I brought it up from the pool area, and I just put it back where I found it, so if someone comes looking for it, they'll find it. No big deal. Theresa: Ok. Whitney: Ok. Good night. Theresa: All right, theresa. Lots of people have this kind of luggage, you know? There's no way that it could belong to ethan. Even I'm not crazy enough to think that that's possible, right? Right. Gwen: I'm getting very sleepy. [Gwen and ethan laugh] Ethan: What the nurse gave you to relax must be kicking in, huh? Gwen: So, go on, baby. Go back to the apartment, and you get some rest. Ethan: I wish I could stay. Gwen: Me, too, but besides, you need to go and take our luggage and put it in the apartment. I mean, I wish we would have had time to do it before we left. Ethan: No, no. You were in pain, and it was more important that you got here to the hospital. Gwen: You think the bags will still be there? I mean, no one will take them. Right? Ethan: I hope not, but don't worry about them. Everything in them can be replaced. All right, look, I'll -- I'm going to stay here until you fall asleep, and then I'll head out. I'd rather be here with the woman I love than alone in an empty apartment. Gwen: You are so sweet. Wewen chuckles] Liz: I could swear it's getting hotter out here. T.C.: How about if I get you a large palm leaf and fan you? Liz: Do you peel grapes, too? T.C.: Never. But for you, I would make an exception. Liz: Green ones, seedless. [T.C. And liz chuckle] T.C.: Liz, I want to thank you for keeping me company. I was -- I was really feeling down earlier, and you got my mind off of a lot of things. Liz: I'm glad to help. [Liz screams] T.C.: Oh, my goodness! Liz: Oh, my god! What? Ah! T.C.: I forgot the sprinkler is on a timer. I -- [Liz laughs] Liz: Well, that's certainly one way to cool off. Kay: She'll let me hold her, right? I never really got to hold her in my arms. Father lonigan, my confession -- I still want to confess my sins. I need god to forgive me. Miguel: Kay, you don't have to do this. Ok? Not now. You're in enough pain. We all are. Kay: No, miguel, it's my fault. Our daughter is dead because of me. Charity: I did everything I could. I prayed to god for the child to live, but it's too late. Man: It's never too late. Eve: I don't even know how to explain this, but I have wonderful news. Grace: Well, what? What, eve? What? Eve: I wouldn't believe if it hadn't seen her sleeping peacefully there. Kay, miguel, your child is alive! Grace: What? Sam: Oh, my god. That's is incredible. Grace: What? What? Oh, my god. Luis: So there's no argument, then. Sheridan's in paris. Beth: [Altered voice] Luis isn't looking for you anymore, sheridan. No one is. Sheridan: Oh, my god! Liz: This should make T.C. Drop his inhibitions -- and his pants. Ethan: I can't wait to hit the sack.

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