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[ Chains rattling ] -[ Grunts ] Stand down.

[ Grunts ] It’s gonna be okay, mother. We’re gonna get out of here. You sound confident. I am. I slipped jason the chariot card. He’s gonna be able to break through drew’s conditioning. It’s lovely you have faith in your man. He’s not my man. But here’s the truth, britta — we can’t count on anyone but ourselves. It’s up to us to get rid of peter.

[ Siren wailing ]

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Exhales sharply ] You okay? Oh, never better.

[ Grunts ] That was a strong one, huh? Are they coming any closer together? Uh…not yet.

[ Sighs ] I think we still have some time before we meet our son.

[ Sighs ] Say that again. We still have time?

[ Sighs ] The other part. Our son.

[ Door opens, knock ] How are we doing? Well, according to superwoman over here, never better. Well, that’s what I like to hear. I’ll be keeping an eye on you until we’re ready for dr. Navarro, okay? Can I get you anything? More ice chips? Oh, that would be amazing. Thank you. And you stay put until I get back, hm? It’s just you and our baby — our family. That’s what I want. And I hope you want that, too. I think that you don’t give yourself enough credit. Those were some pretty nice words. Sonny: Brando. Sonny, hi. Yeah, I — I, uh, heard sasha’s up here. How’s she doing? Handling labor like a champ. Yeah. How about you? Uh… happy, excited, nervous, uh, terrified. Uh, did I say happy? Yeah, yeah. You did.

[ Chuckles ] And that all sounds exactly right. Nina: It was nice seeing you. Wiley, sweetie, uh, let’s go see if cindy can play a little longer, okay? What’s it gonna take to keep you away from wiley, a restraining order? I’m calling the cops. I mean, here you are, fresh out on bail, and you’re harassing willow and wiley? I’m doing no such thing, carly. Not even close.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, don’t answer that. Why not? It’s brook lynn.

[ Ringing continues ] What if there’s something wrong with the baby? The baby’s fine. She’s gonna try to talk you out of listening to me, and that would be a travesty for you and that little girl.

[ Ringing continues ] Maxie, just level with me. Just tell me the truth. Are you and brook lynn in some kind of trouble? Ugh! Valentin, it’s brook lynn. You need to call me back immediately. The airport can be a real challenge for new homeownerswho have become their parents… okay, everybody, let’s do a ticket check. Paper tickets. We’re off to a horrible start. …But we can overcome it. We’re not gonna point out our houses, landmarks, or major highways during takeoff. Don’t buy anything. I packed so many delicious snacks. -They’re — -nope. Would you say, ballpark, when group two is gonna get boarded? 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Carly, no need to call the police, okay? Nina wasn’t harassing me. Not at all. Did she follow you here? That never occurred to me. A-are you kidding me? I didn’t follow anyone. I came for the fall fair. I was picking something up for phyllis. Okay, we — we ran into each other. That’s all. Perfectly innocent. Nina even offered to leave. You told her she could stay? Wiley was excited to see her. You know, I-I just finished talking to phyllis, and she was defending you. And here you are, trying to worm your way back into wiley’s life as if you have any right to it. It’s like I have to report to you. Well, here it goes, okay? I haven’t seen wiley since the day I returned to port charles. This was an accident. Well, the next time you “accidentally” run into wiley, you walk away. Better yet, you turn around and run. Oh, you want me to run?! Yeah. Oh, yeah I do. Carly! That isn’t your decision to make. This “dad” thing’s a little overwhelming. That’s one word for it. I mean, we’re not even done with the birthing part yet.

[ Sighs ] Why do you think they call it labor? It’s gonna b e one of thehardest and greatest things that you ever have to live through. Can you imagine? You’re watching the woman you love struggle to bring a baby into the world, and all you can do is hold her hand and tell her to breathe. Thought is excruciating. But you know what? When it’s over and you get that little baby — tiny little human being in your hands, right? It changes everything. And for the better. It’s all right, you’re gonna — you’re gonna — you’re gonna do it, man. It’s all gonna be worth it. I know. I can’t wait. Okay, everything looks good. Yeah? Blood pressure’s a little high, but that’s not abnormal.

[ Monitor beeping ] How do you do it? Do what? I am overwhelmed at the thought of bringing one child into this world, and you have three.

[ Laughs ] Well, the first one definitely is the biggest adjustment, but you do adjust and learn and grow and love. Yeah, I’m getting that sense. I love this guys so much, and I haven’t even met him yet. Just wait. You have no idea.

[ Sighs ] Why are you not answering your phone? What is it? What’s going on? Keep mind of our audience.

[ Sighs ] Have you seen gladys? No. Why? All hell broke loose at the art exhibit. Gladys found out that kip isn’t really the baby’s father. How?! Does it matter? She just said that there’s no stopping her this time, that she’s gonna tell valentin the truth. Then what are you doing still standing here? Excellent point.

[ Telephones ringing in distance ]

[ Sighs ] Okay, you have my attention. Although I’m not sure why, given the fruitless nature of our previous meeting. I’m sorry about that. I should have told you the truth, and I was intimidated by a cater-waiter actor buffoon. Let me guess — brook lynn was the mastermind. Bingo. Yeah, but you shouldn’t let fear keep you from doing the right thing. Maybe you could do it without quite so many words? Brook lynn is lying to you. That looked intense. Oh, you know brook lynn. Also looked familiar. Did it? It did. Yeah, that’s the second time in a short while that I’ve seen brook lynn scurry away in a tizzy, and the second time it seemed that you were somehow involved. Okay, austin, just spit it out. What exactly do you think brook lynn and I are up to? Okay. So here’s the good news. Peter isn’t gonna kill either one of us. He knows he can’t get maxie back by any rational means. He’s gonna have to brainwash her. Something, unfortunately, you know how to do. Yeah, well, not as an expert like your father was, but I have a firm enough grasp. And peter’s counting on that. He’s gonna order drew to kidnap maxie, bring her back to him, and have you program her to love him. I can’t believe I’m even saying these words.

[ Scoffs ] Which peter can only make me do by threatening to kill you. Exactly. I’m his leverage. Peter needs you, mom, and in order to force you to cooperate, he needs me. It’s gonna keep us both breathing. For now.

[ Chains rattling ]

[ Door unlocks ] Time’s up, morgan.

[ Breathing heavily ] This is probably a dumb question — there are no dumb questions. You have no way to predict how long my labor will be, right? I wish I did, but every pregnancy is tough. I mean, especially your first one. Yeah. Yeah, I figured. It could be hours. It could be a day. Brando: A whole day?!

[ Sighs ] What, are you sick of me already? Brando: Never.

[ Ice rattling ] Thank you. So, what’d I miss? Um, just another contraction. But the baby kept his word and is still in there. Good man. Oh, I saw sonny, by the way. He sends his best. Well, that’s sweet. What else did he say? Just that what’s about to happen is gonna change everything, but in the most amazing way. I already knew that. Me, too. But it’s nice to hear it again. Maybe this is a good time to finish up that shopping that I came here to do. Well, that’s thoughtful of you, nina. So let me ask you a question — did you bother to call michael and see if he thought this surprise meeting was a good idea? No, I did not. It was spontaneous. It happened. If it happens again, are you gonna protect your son? I get that you’re trying to keep the peace, but do I need to remind you what happened the first time nina spent time with wiley? She told him that nelle was his mommy, not you. Are you really gonna expose wiley to that kind of pain and confusion again? So far, I’m disappointed in jason morgan. Who risked his life to save you, even though you have a long history of terrorizing people he cares about? That part was very kind, though I know he did it for you. Deny it all you want. He’s gota thing for you, britta. Mother — and I don’t mean he feels sorry for you. I know he doesn’T. I don’t think he sees me differently. He accepts me as I am before and after my diagnosis. Lovely. Then why doesn’t he get a move on and kill that schwein peter and get us out of here?!

[ Sighs ] Look.

If that doesn’t happen, for whatever reason, we need to talk. Sooner or later, peter is gonna let his guard down around one or both of us, and we need to agree now that when that happens, if we get an opportunity, we kill him. Of course we do. No matter the cost, mother. I don’t care if there are 5 guards holding guns at me, you kill the bastard. Britta. I mean it. I’m gonna die anyway. We have to stop him. So if one of us sees a weapon or an opening, we use it. Deal? Deal, yeah. So sorry for the delay, but we’ll be on our way just as soon as my guards confirm jason is dead. Don’t worry. I’ll make it quick.

[ Ye lps ]

[ Both grunting ]

[ Chokes ]

[ Panting ]

[ Water dripping ] I don’t know what’s going on. If I knew what you were up to, why would I ask? I don’t know. Maybe you’re just the type of person who likes to test people. Okay, well, if I were, would you pass? What’s the subject? Deception. And I’m not talking about the company. Deception about what? Okay, here’s what I know for certain, alright? Brook lynn has been a real nervous nelly the last few weeks, and on more than one occasion, I’ve seen the two of you put your heads together and speak in hushed tones. And the other day, I saw you hand a wad of cash to some guy with a gun. That was a prop! He was an actor. Okay, cool. Why’d you give him money? I already know brook lynn is up to something. I just don’t know what it is. You really can’t guess? Gladys, I don’t like guessing games.

[ Sighs ] It’s a tale as old as time, valentin. Brook lynn: Oh, gladys, thank god I found you. Ah. Why so worried, brook lynn? Because I-I ju– I didn’t want you to think that I was the one who locked you in that back room at the gallery. I swear it wasn’t me. Okay, well, who was it, then? I have no clue, but I-I think that we should talk, because I’ve come up with some really unique and, um, generous ways to meet your needs.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, I see. Now you want to make nice. It’s too late. I gave you plenty of chances, and you blew them all. Come on, gladys, just listen to me. We can work this — gladys, I appreciate you stopping by. Can I have a moment alone with brook lynn, please? Gladys? You can go. Don’t let her snow you. You’re too smart for that. Well, she’s blackmailing you. That’s obvious. You want to tell me why?

You know, talking to sonny got me thinking. About? What do you think about mike as our baby’s middle name? Mike, as in sonny’s father? He was around a lot when I was a kid, and I always looked up to him, and then we, you know, lost touch for a long time, but, uh, I got to know him toward the end of his life. I learned to admire him all over again. And sonny has always been good to me, and he’s also a michael. I love it. Yeah?

[ Chuckling ] Yeah. “Mike” — that’s perfect. He was such a wonderful man, brando. Kinda like someone else I know. Uh-oh, do I need to be jealous?

[ Laughs ] Of yourself? I would advise against that. What is that? If she gets uncomfortable, you get to massage her back. I feel wonderful right now. Oh, good. Though maybe a little impatient. Hey, daddy’s here now. Let’s get this show on the road. You know, if you take a walk, it might speed up labor. Really? Yeah. Probably help with the intensity, too. Just remember that if you’re having a contraction, I want you to stop and relax. Don’t try to move through it, okay? Well, I’m not sure I could. What do you say? Should we take our baby for a spin?

[ Sighs ] Just try to keep up, will you? I’ll do my best. Okay. Nina learned her lesson. I don’t expect that she will ever do anything like that again. Carly, I understand that you were trying to protect wiley. I am, too. By letting him play with nina? The woman who kept sonny away from him, away from all us, willow? Carly. This situation isn’t easy for me, either. But wiley spotted nina and reached out to her. What would you have had me do? Let wiley cry because he isn’t allowed to see someone who makes him happy? That woman hurt wiley’s entire family. Isn’t that a consideration for you?

[ Sighs ] There’s a much easier way to do this, you know. Is there? Yeah. Once jason is dead, he won’t be a problem anymore. That is usually how it works, liesl. He can’t stop you or hinder your plans. So? So let britta go, and I’ll come with you voluntarily. Everyone thinks I’m rotten, anyway. It’s not like I’ll be missed. And you’ll just do what I ask in terms of maxie…what? Just because? I’ll do what you ask, because if I have to choose between maxie and britta, I’ll choose my daughter every day of the week. You have my word, peter. Wow, that is a really great offer… if I trusted you to make good on it. I don’T. We can’t wait any longer. Grab them and let’s get out of here.

[ Gunshot ]

[ Screams ] Jason! Britt, don’t move. Drew: Don’T. This is gladys we’re talking about. That’s not an answer. She thinks she knows something, but she doesn’T. About bailey? Is that what she said? That’s what she said. She said you’re lying to me about my daughter. Oh, my gosh. There’s nothing that woman wouldn’t say or do for money. She is disgusting. You can’t trust a word that she says, valentin. What about you? Can I trust you? Of course. Yeah? ‘Cause austin’s already been here. He told me you’re up to something. I got a bad feeling. Valentin, please. But I can’t be right.

[Voice breaking] You wouldn’t hurt me that bad just to get your hands on some damn stock?

You know, I have waited a long time to say these words — kill him. No! No!

[ Both grunting ] Jason! Not so fast. Drop it or she dies. You wouldn’T. Care to test that theory? You need her. How else are you going to get me to do your bidding? How’s your grandson? I’m sure james is missing his oma right about now. Do it, mother. Do it! That’s what I thought. Come on, we’re leaving. Now.

[ Both grunting ] So all of this suspicion is happening because you’ve seen me with my friend a lot and I gave an actor money? Mm-hmm. That and what gladys said.

[ Clears throat ] You’ve had more conversations with gladys? She’s a very chatty woman. And what exactly did she say? She’s holding something over brook lynn’s head, and it has to do with valentin, and I don’t know for certain what it is, but I could lob a guess. Did you tell anyone about this? Only valentin. ‘Cause that seemed like the right thing to do. How it started is not how it ended, okay? What does that even mean? That yes, it was a cynical undertaking at first. I — I — I wanted to use the baby to take over elq, but… that was before I-I knew how much you love her —

[Crying] How much she’d love you, and how much I love you two together. I mean, you know how it is when — when you put something in motion, right? And it just takes on a life of its own and it becomes something that you… didn’t intend it be. But this became so much more important, valentin. I mean, isn’t that what matters? Our family, what — what we have now? Not if it isn’t real. Hanging in there? I am.

[ Clears throat ] Elizabeth was right. Walking does ease the pressure.

[ Telephones ringing in distance ]

[ Sighs ] What? You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

[ Chuckles ] Right now? In my hospital gown, waddling through the corridors? Right now. And you don’t waddle, by the way.

[ Chuckles ] Well, that’s good to know.

[ Sighs ] We will be decent parents, right? Our son will grow up knowing that he is safe and cared for and loved. That’s the plan.

[ Laughs ] No? No, yes, that is the plan. It’s just that word makes me laugh when it comes from us. You’re right. You know, planning never was our strong suit.

[ Sighs ] Can you believe that this is happening? No.

[ Laughs ] No. From a one-night stand in your garage to this. Just for the record, though, I could not be happier about this.

[ Sighs ] Me neither. Another lap? Let’s do it. I’m doing everything in my power to stay away from you and your family. What happened? Well… I accidentally ran into willow and wiley, and I was talking to wiley, and carly shows up and she loses her mind. And you know what? I’m not sorry about seeing my grandson, but I am sorry if I’m causing you and your family more problems. Carly: You’re not sorry, nina. You’re not sorry for any of it. But you will be. People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes are waking up to what’s possible people everywhere living with type 2 diabetes are waking up to what’s possible with rybelsus. With rybelsus. With rybelsus.

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[ Laughs ] Oh. Sweet dreams. I love you. I love you, too. Cornelius. Heathcliff. And no shortening it to heath.

[ Sighs ] Darn, okay. Um… barnstable.

[ Telephones ringing in distance ] Aloysius. Boniface. Hamlet. Elmo. Elmo?!

[ Laughs ] Elmo?

That’s the one you have a problem with? Yeah, we can’t name our kid after a puppet. Oh, okay, but we can name him aloy– oh, ow! Ooh! Oh, you okay?

[ Exhales sharply ] Yeah. I need to get back to the room. Okay.

[ Both straining ]

[ Choking ]

[ Both grunting ]

[ Grunting ] Jason: Stand down.

[ Sighs ] Drew? Yeah? Yeah, yeah. It’s me. What number were you in high school football?

[ Panting ] I was 82. What the hell? I’m sorry. When exactly did you become the authority on the right thing to do? Was that before or after you took advantage of chase and got him to be your spy in the quartermaine house? That sounds to me like brook lynn’s version of the story. Oh, my bad. Did I get that wrong? You didn’t take advantage of chase? Because here we have a guy who almost died, is still in a wheelchair re-learning how to walk, and he finds out his wife is involved with michael. Now, maybe you did sincerely think the best way for chase to get over that pain would be to betray the quartermaines and go through edward’s private papers. I was trying to claim my father’s rightful inheritance. By using chase. I’m not the one who hurt chase. Michael did that when he slept with his wife. See, that’s what I find so interesting about this. Willow and michael lied to chase out of love and concern. But you — you just used chase to get your hands on some elq stock. And you’re the one who did the right thing? In hindsight, I probably could have handled that situation a little better. And what about gladys? Can you honestly tell me you enjoy chatting it up with her? Because it kind of looks like you’re working her for information — something you can dig up and take to valentin. So, from my point of view, you’re using gladys to get back at brook lynn. But I’m obviously wrong because you — you’re doing the right thing. This is what’s real, valentin! The way that bailey grips your finger when she falls asleep. The way she lights up like a christmas tree when you sing to her. You know, and how she tries to sing back in that, um, ridiculous, adorable babble of hers. That’s real, valentin. Now you listen to me — gladys is a horrible woman. She is angry and — and nasty and grasping. And why listen to anything she has to say? Why let her ruin something that’s really, really working? Maybe better than… anything’s worked in my entire life.

[ Crying ] And I’m not talking about the stupid company, valentin. I’m — I’m talking about you and — and me, and — and bedtime stories and charlotte, and how amazing she is with her little sister. Why let gladys’s awful insinuations poison something that is so…

[Sobs] Beautiful? Please, valentin, don’t do it. Don’T.

Alright. Goodnight, wiley. Love you, buddy. Willow. I’m sorry I put you in such an awkward position. Wiley. Okay. Come on, wiley. Time to go. Bye, sweetheart.

[ Indistinct conversations ] You gotta let it go. It was — it was an accidental meeting. I mean, n-nobody got hurt. Not tonight. But you got hurt. I did, too. Our whole family was hurt. Don’t you care about that? Why are you defending nina?

[ Hisses ] What happened? How bad did it get? Peter took off with britt and her mother. They gotta be in those tunnels behind the wine cellar.

[ Sighs ] Alright, well, he’s alive. He’s just — he’s just out cold. That’s good. No one else deserves to die because of peter august. Look, there’s a boat, uh, with a working motor. It’s in a small boathouse on the southeast side of the island. It’s about 3 miles across the open sea to the next island. But you’re a navy seal. Yeah, I could probably make it, but peter’s got at least five other guards around here. He had to have grabbed one to help him control britt and obrecht. You’re gonna need some backup. You sure about this? Like you said, I’m gonna need some backup. Oh, picking up some wine for our trip? There’s a passage down here that leads to water where a boat’s waiting. Uh, should we help this guy out? There’s no time, britt. Well, at least tell us where we’re going. We’re going somewhere no one can find us, liesl. Except for drew, of course, because he’s bringing maxie to me. Now, let’s move.

[ Water dripping ]

[ Groans ] You got this. You got this. Keep going. You’re doing great. Just breathe.

[ Exhales sharply ] There you go.

[ Exhales sharply ] Man, that was a bad one. Mm-hmm, it still is. You still feeling the contraction? It isn’t over. Are you having pain anywhere else? In my back and in my stomach. She okay? How’s her blood pressure? It’s high. Like, too high? I’m gonna get dr. Navarro to weigh in on this. I’ll be right back.

[ Groans ] Oh, okay, okay, that’s — that’s a little better. I hope nothing’s wrong.

[ Groans ] Don’t worry. Childbirth is notoriously painful and hard. That’s why they call it labor, isn’t it? Yeah. I don’t think labor is strong enough. It needs a new name. Oh, my god, that’s it. What? Laborious. Laborious mike corbin.

[ Laughs ] It does have a ring to it. I’m a genius, right? Yeah, well, I mean, I gave you the inspiration, so. I am having your baby, brando corbin. You are? Well, why didn’t you say anything?

[ Laughs ] Oh. Where are you going? Anywhere but here sounds good. Maxie. Don’t “maxie” me. I gave you every opportunity, not to mention the benefit of the doubt, but you’re on some crusade to take brook lynn down. That’s not true. Really? Because you’ve essentially interrogated me for the last half an hour over something that has nothing to do with you. And then [Scoffs] You told me with pride that you went tattling to valentin. I don’t know how else to say this to you, austin. Brook lynn is my friend. I am aware. And as of now, you are not. So mind your own business and stay out of ours. I liked you. I liked you the moment I met you.

[ Sighs ] And we shared the most amazing one-night stand I’ve ever had.

[ Chuckles ] I’m flattered. And then you were pregnant, and in the last several months, I’ve come to see you in a new light — I’ve come to appreciate you as a mother and a partner and a friend. I appreciate you, too. We’ve shared some amazing moments. We’re in this together. The whole way. We’re gonna do right by our daughter. We’re gonna make bailey lois everything. For always. We’re gonna give her a really great life. I trusted you. Charlotte and bailey, they’ve bonded as sisters. And there’s the problem. Because if it was just me — if it was just me, fine.

[ Sniffles ] Let things go on the way they are.

[ Sighs ] But there are two other people I’ve got to think about… please, valentin — …charlotte and bailey. And for them, I’ve gotta know. Bailey’s not mine, is she?

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Shopping. What do you say we celebrate with some hot chocolate? Ooh, yay.

[ Chuckles ] I thought you’d say that. Well, if you could, just schedule the meeting for 10:00 tomorrow, okay? Oh, and make sure you tell edna. Wow. Sonny’s got you working already. Mrs. Corinthos. Oh, please, call me carly. Carly. Sonny’s counting on me to make this place a success, and since there’s no time like the present… I think sonny is so excited to have you here in port charles, and if you make charlie’s a success, that’s just an added bonus. Can I get you something? Oh, I don’t want to interrupt you while you’re busy. I have time to talk. What’s on your mind? Well, sonny’s told me so much about you, so I thought we could get to know each other one-on-one. I was wondering when I was gonna run into you. I’m glad you’re back.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Laughs ] Austin. Oh. Wow, you give bobbie spencer a ride to work and then you pick her up after her shift? You’re a good friend. Actually, I came here to talk to you. Okay, what’s up? Well, I don’t like how we left things. I mean, you’re obviously angry with me, and I’d like to know what did I do.

[ Shower running ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone ringing ]

[ Ringing ] Please, dante, please pick up. Dante: Hey, it’s dante.

Sorry I missed your call.

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and I’ll get back to you. Honey, uh, it’s me. It’s mom. Leo is missing. When you get this message, please come to ava’s gallery right away. I need your help. Any word? Leo’s gone.

Bravissima, trina. Congratulations on a job well done. Thank you. Thank you. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous, but the exhibit went off without a hitch. It really did. So amazing. Uh, ms. Jerome? Yes? Have you seen sasha? No, no, I haven’T. Okay, I guess she must still be in the ladies’ room. Well, a pregnant woman in her third trimester, that’s a solid guess. Is everything alright? Yeah, yeah. No. I just — I found some amazing news about our baby, and I-I-I can’t wait to talk to sasha about it. Gladys: Oh. Damn it! This door is jammed tight. This place is a fire trap.

[ Gasps ] Oh, no! Oh, listen. Look on the bright side, as soon as we get out of here, we can sue ava jerome for endangerment. Make a nice little bundle, get some free art in the process. Then I’ll sell that, too. That’s not what I meant. Oh. Oh, what? W-what is it now? My water just broke.

I’m not angry with you, maxie. This is just what disagreement looks like, and you and I have agreed to disagree when it comes to brook lynn. And gladys. Okay. I won’t run down your friend in front of you anymore, okay? I promise. I appreciate that. I know what brook lynn did to you was unforgivable, but… oh, no, there’s no “but” in that sentence. What she did was unforgivable, period. At least brook lynn was looking out for her family. Of which I am a part of. And gladys only looks out for gladys. Brook lynn screwed you to the wall to score points with daddy darling, right? Something like that. What’d she do to you? I’m not a gossip. Mm. And, you know, it’s not about what she did to me. I can take care of myself. It’s what she’s doing to a dear, kind, extremely handsome friend of mine. Valentin cassadine. Who told you? Maybe she just needs someone to talk to. Really? ‘Cause I kind of think she already talks too much. I just don’t understand why this bothers you so much. Because of brook lynn. So, kristina called me, right? Told me that you had been released from prison and she was so happy that she almost blew my eardrum.

[ Laughs ] Yeah. Well, the lengths that I’ll go to to have our daughter miss us. I’m sorry. For what? For what I did to dante. You wouldn’t have picked up the syringe if you — I wasn’t drunk out of my mind? No, if — if you didn’t get worked up over peter august, you know, writing that article that franco was dangerous. Thank you for making excuses. You don’t have to do that. Yeah. How you doing? I just came from a meeting, so if that’s any indication. Well, it indicates that you’re committed to staying sober. Today. What are you doing here? I had A… doctor’s appointment. Oh, good. Yeah, ’cause this is a good place to come. There’s a lot of doctors here. I’m more concerned about you. Rough re-entry? Yeah. I’m hoping in time, you know, things will get back to normal.

[ Chuckles ] That’s not gonna happen.

[ Laughs ] Yeah. Thanks for the pep talk. Well, look, you know… …when things change… …they change for the good. I want a second layout on that desert piece. Okay, thank you. I’ll see you in a bit.

[ Gasps ] You’re here. Grandma! Oh!

[ Laughs ] Sonny’s been so good to me. I’m looking forward to getting to know his family. Yeah, and we’re all looking forward to getting to know you, too. I was told that you moved out of the metro court. Did you find an apartment? Not exactly. I moved in here. Here?

[ Chuckles ] Into that dingy old office of julian’s? It’s a perfectly good room. Oh, it’s not. Please move back to the metro court, and I will help you find an apartment. Thank you, but the back room is fine. I like to keep things simple. Too much time in a small town, I guess. A rather nice small town. Sonny told me that things were good in nixon falls. They were. Will you tell me about it? I can’t be stuck in here. My water broke. I’m in labor. I have to get to the hospital.

[ Stammers ] Are you having contractions? Uh, I was having some discomfort before, so maybe.

[ Laughs ] You’re adorable. No, no, no, sweetie, when you have a real contraction, you will know it. The good news is, we have some time. Babies don’t just pop right out. Okay. Still I have no service. Um… well, uh, let’s try your phone. I left it with brando. Okay. Not a problem. Back to plan “A.” Hello! We’re stuck in here! Ahhh! Oooh! Contraction. Okay, okay, okay. Hey. Just hold on to me. You can do this. You can do it.

[ Groans ] Hey. Oh, dante, thank god you’re here. Sorry I missed your call. Oh, it doesn’t matter, as long as you’re here now. We got to find leo. Okay. Dante, I’m so glad you’re here. Yeah. C-can you walk me through what happened? Well, I was right over there with leo, and I turned around for a second and he was gone. I checked the back room, the hallways near the bathroom. My dad is outside checking the parking lot in case leo forgot something in the car. Good, you’re covering a lot of ground. What’s going on? Leo’s missing. Oh, my god. What can we do to help? -Um… -okay. The valet saw leo outside. Oh. He just let him wander off? Well, there were other people leaving, and he just assumed leo was with him. Oh, god. Anyone could have walked off with him. Oh, ma, don’t borrow trouble. Calm down. No, no, no. I know. I know you’re right. You’re right. My son is fine. I’m sorry. Yeah, look, he — he said that leo didn’t seem upset, that he was calm, and so… okay. I want to talk to the valet. Okay, let’s go. Yeah, I have security cameras outside. I’m gonna go check the footage. Okay. There’s an ice cream truck on the corner. Kids love ice cream. Yeah, let’s go. Alright, I’m gonna go check around the gallery. Okay, okay, I’m gonna do the same thing. I’m gonna go in the opposite direction. Okay, so let’s start in the front and then we’ll meet back around, just so we know we covered the same ground. If you see anything, you scream bloody murder. They will hear me in montreal. Olivia, we will find leo. Damn straight we will.

[ Sighs ]

how is me being friendly to gladys — I mean, what — what does that have to do with you and brook lynn? Well, gladys hates brook lynn. Can’t imagine why. I’ll tell you why. Gladys is brook lynn’s assistant, and brook lynn has this crazy notion that gladys should, I don’t know, assist, like, as in do her job. Mm, working for brook lynn, I can’t imagine that’s a picnic. Who knows? Gladys sure doesn’T. All she does is complain. She’s a terrible employee and an even worse human being. Why not just fire her? That’s beside the point. What is the point? I-I don’t understand. What’s the point? I need a cease fire between you and brook lynn. Why, though? W-why is it so important to you that I get along with brook lynn? Because if you keep going after her, I might be collateral damage. It’s so good to see you. I’ve missed you so much. I’m s– I’m sorry, little guy, but, um, I have to go. No, grandma nina. I know, I — I want to stay, too. Are you warm? But I am — I have to go. Nina, no, we were just — we were just going to get some hot chocolate. You should stay.

[ Gasps ] Then the bartender walked right out an hour into his shift. Lenny was — was so mad. We really had our hands full. What did you do? Adapted.

[ Laughs ] Does anything like that ever happen at the metro court? Well, we have had our share of walkouts, but we have such a large staff, there’s always someone there to cover. Must be nice. Well, I can tell you this, even with the five-star rating, it’s hard to find good help. It’s not every day that someone like mike comes along. I’m sorry. I’m still getting used to calling him sonny. It’s okay. You didn’t know that mike was really sonny corinthos. Nina knew it. Oh, god. Where could he be? Where could my baby be? We’re gonna find him. Okay, we checked all around the building. Twice. Even the dumpsters. No luck. Okay, I put out a missing child alert. Spencer: We checked the ice cream truck. And we looked around, up and down the street. I’m sorry, but… nobody remembers seeing leo. Ava: Leo showed up on the security footage. Was he okay? Yes, he seemed absolutely fine. He was walking down the sidewalk, calm as can be. Dante: Okay, what direction was he headed? Um, south. South — south toward the harbor? Was anyone with him? No, not — not that I saw. No. Where the hell could he be going? Okay, brook lynn, uh, let’s go over this one more time. When was the last time you saw him? It was right over here. What were you doing? Leo wanted to show me these pictures. And while we were looking at the pictures, I got distracted for like a second by some cater waiter, and I turned around and by the time I turned around, leo was gone. I, uh — I think I know where leo went. Where?

[ Pounding on door ]Hello! Help! We’re stuck in here. Woman in labor!

[ Groans ] Why — why’d you give brando your phone? We were gonna wait to find out the sex of the baby, but the nurse accidentally revealed it in an e-mail. Oh, so you know? I do, and that’s why I was giving brando — well, don’t hold me in suspense. I got baby clothes to buy.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll tell you, gladys, but only after brando knows. Oh, s-so you didn’t tell him yet. No, no. That’s why I gave him my phone so that he could decide for himself whether he wants to know or not.

[ Laughs ] Of course he wants to know. Help! We’re in here! Woman having a baby! Help! Are we having a boy or a girl? A — [ Screams ] Please! In here! Brando: Hello! Oh! Brando, is that you? Ma? Yeah, the door is stuck. Yeah, just a second. Oh. Oh, whoa, you made quick work of that, my big, strong son. Uh, yeah, actually, the, uh, door was wedged shut. Are you saying somebody locked us in? I’m off the clock.

[ Sighs ] Little snake. Aaahhh! Sasha. Hey, you okay? Ohh. Brando, we have to hurry. The baby’s coming.

for better or for worse remains to be seen. And I know that you seem a little lost, but you’re gonna find your way. And how do you know that? Because you’re alexis davis and you wouldn’t have it any other way. Right. So… word on the street is that, since you’ve been back, you’re a little nicer.

[ Chuckles ] You cannot believe everything you hear. Well, that’s what I was thinking, too. Okay, maybe a little more mellow. Alright. I’m thinking that because for the better part of a year, you weren’t living like a criminal. Mm-hmm. Yeah, that’s true. Mm-hmm. Yeah, it’s true. Alright. So correct me if I’m wrong. You lost your memory. Mm-hmm. You’re a man without a past. Mm-hmm. So you’ve got a clean slate, right? Yeah, something like that.

[ Sighs ] You have no idea how appealing that sounds to me. Just so you know, I’ve got you. I’m fine as long as I’m not having a contraction. Sasha, what’s going on? Did something happen with the baby? Just that it’s coming. Right now? That’s fantastic. Here, have a seat. Yeah. Who’s your ob? Dr. Navarro. We called her on the way over. She’s waiting on four. Okay. I know this is a really weird thing to say right now, but I love your outfit. We were at the photo art exhibit at the jerome gallery. One last night out before the baby. Made it just under the wire, didn’t you? Oh, my god, maxie. When I leave this hospital, I’m gonna be a mom. I don’t think I’m ready. Oh, sasha, you already are a mom. You’re just getting ready to meet your baby.

[ Elevator bell dings ]

[ Chuckles ] Alright. Sonny told me that he and nina knew each other in nixon falls. She knew him and never said a word to him about his family back home. And the worst part is that nina came back to port charles several times while sonny was there, and she saw me, she saw sonny’s family, she saw us mourning, and she lied to our faces. What nina did was terrible. Yeah. I’m sorry. That’s not why I came here. W-we should stop talking about nina. You sure you want to? You seem to have a lot to get off your chest. Because I cannot let it go. Every time I see nina, every time I think about her, I am filled with so much anger and rage. Sounds like a hard burden to carry.

[ Laughs ] It is. It is. I-it’S… then I have to ask, is all this anger at nina worth your energy? I hope mr. Quartermaine was right about where leo went. I ran away once or twice when I was little. I was always okay. Granted, I was a little bit older than leo is. Joss and cam told me you had a chauffeur named chandler that was with you most of the time. Not when I ran away. I had him drop me off first. Of course you did. I just love the idea of little spence up to no good. Yeah, I’m not sure that the people who had to live through it would agree with you. What was up with sasha and mrs. Corbin getting stuck in the back room? How did that even happen? And of course, poor sasha goes into labor. It’s a good thing that brando found sasha and got her to the hospital. Otherwise, she would have been stuck back there having the baby. You were in the back room right before they were, right? Yes, I had to get the check and the flowers for mr. Sartore. Well, you’re lucky you didn’t get stuck back there with them. That would have been awful. I know, right? Just terrible. Olivia: Leo! Ned: Leo? Honey, please answer me! Leo! God, ned, do you really think he would come down here? It’s so…dark and scary.

[ Screams ] Oh!

you know what? A clean slate isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Hmm. I had a lot of time to sit around in prison and catalog all my mistakes, and… …I think it’d be good to forget all that. I didn’t just forget my mistakes, I forget everything — all the good things. My wife, my — my kids, you. And I know you don’t know lenny and phyllis. They were great. Hmm. They took me in and… that was nice of them. I was happy. I was really happy in nixon falls. But then I got my memory back, right? And I couldn’t run fast enough to get home. Yeah, I get that. I do. I wouldn’t want to forget my daughters. Right. My love life, that’s an entirely different story. I mean, the last two alone — one tried to kill me and the other one died in my bed. Who’d want to remember that? Well, think of it this way. You — it’s got to be better next time, right?

[ Laughs ] No, really, it’s so cute that you think there’s gonna be a next time. I’m done, alright? Finito. Alright. The store is closed. If you say so. I say so. Actually, I should start looking for love ’cause you know the saying, “when you stop looking for it is when you find it”? Mm. Wiley, you remember cindy from daycare at the hospital, right? Hi, wiley. She’s gonna take you to see tom the turkey while mommy and grandma nina have a little chat, okay? Okay. Thank you, cindy. Thank you. I did it for wiley. I know. I just hope that michael isn’t too angry when he hears. Just so you know, nina, I agree with michael about you not seeing wiley, at least not right now. But chances are our paths are going to cross from time to time, and I didn’t see any point in dragging wiley away after he was so happy to see you. He’s missed his grandma. Yeah, I’ve missed him, too. He also missed sonny when he was gone. Of course. I just want to let you know that I am very grateful for whatever time I can spend with wiley. I really hate what you did, nina. I don’t know if I can forgive you for it, but I’m also not going to make wiley pay for your actions. I’m not sure I understand your question. I certainly don’t expect you to forgive nina, but I do hope you move on for your sake.

[ Chuckles ] That’s really hard for me. I know. But it seems your anger at nina is only hurting you. Nina stole more from me than just time with my husband. I’ve known sonny for decades. I know him better than anyone. And now, thanks to nina, there’s a nine-month gap where sonny lived his life as someone else. Some guy named mike. And I’m never gonna know that guy. There’s a part of sonny’s life… …where he’s a stranger to me, and I hate that. Of course you do. But even though that gap exists, it doesn’t mean you have to get stuck in it.

[ Chuckles ] Well, it would be a lot easier if nina left port charles, you know, if her offices weren’t in my hotel. I understand sonny spoke to nina, told her to stay clear of him and his family. Yeah. And has nina complied? More or less. I mean, I’m her landlord. We’re bound to cross paths. It seems to me that both sonny and nina are trying to move forward. Can you try, as well? Ma. Oh, there you are. It took me forever to find a parking spot. Uh, dr. Navarro is in with sasha now. Oh, good. I want to — I want to see what she has to say. Wait, ma. Ma, ma, ma, ma. Let’s give sasha some privacy. Sorry. You’re right. I’m — I’m just so excited. A baby! You haven’t mentioned any names yet. Please tell me you’re not naming that kid feather or storm or some wacky thing with all consonants. You’ll just have to wait and see. So everyone tells me. Well, how’s she doing? Uh, contractions are getting faster now. I just — I hope sasha’s not in labor long. Why, got someplace to be? No, I just… I just hate seeing her in pain. You know, especially when I can’t do anything. Are you kidding me? You’re doing plenty already. Out here in the hall? Yes, yes. When she needs to be alone, you’re leaving her alone. You’ll be right by her side when she needs you close. And when that baby does come, you’ll be right there holding her hand. Just be careful. Sometimes women squeeze so hard, they can break your hand. It’d be worth it.

[ Chuckles ] Well, at least you’re in a hospital. No place better, right? That’s one way to look at it. I can always find the silver lining.

[ Sighs ] Um… I meant to ask you, uh… you said the door to that back room at the gallery was wedged shut? Yeah, it was. Yeah, like someone was locking us in on purpose? Well, it was definitely put there on purpose. Whoever did it must not have realized anyone was inside. Maybe. Ma, why would anyone want to lock you and sasha in? Oh, I have some ideas. Olivia: Leo! Answer me! Ned: Leo! Honey, please. Oh. Please. Oh, my god. What happened, honey? Talk to me. There’s no bump. No bump? No bump. No bump. Okay. Come here. Let’s get away from the water. Honey, what were you thinking wandering away from the gallery like that all by yourself? Hey, hey, hey, hey. We heard a scream. Oh, thank god. Is he okay? Yeah, he doesn’t appear to be injured. We found him just lying on his stomach over the edge of the dock there. My heart just stopped. Oh, my gosh, what happened? I don’t know. Hey, leo, leo. Look at me. Look at me. Can you tell me what you were doing down here? Looking for an octopus. Out in the dark? All by yourself? Honey, you’re not even wearing a jacket. Aren’t you cold? I like it here. Leo, were you trying to find an octopus like the one in the picture, sweetie? Honey, you cannot just wander off like that by yourself. It’s dangerous. We were all frantic about you. Look at me. Can you see how scared I am?

Need anything? A good book? I could run down to the gift shop and get you — don’t you dare. What’d the doctor say?

[ Sighs ] Dr. Navarro said that I’m only 2 centimeters dilated, so it’s gonna be a while.

[ Sighs ] Um…I am sorry I wasn’t there to help. I’m just glad that you weren’t stuck in there with us. We might have never gotten out. Well, I hope my, uh, mom didn’t make things worse. Actually, gladys was really helpful. Gladys who?

[ Laughing ] I know! She kept her cool and — and kept me calm. Huh. Well, will wonders never cease.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Door opens ] I brought us some distractions. We can catch up on the celebrity dirt while we’re waiting for the kid to arrive. Thank you, gladys. That is exactly what I need. Of course it is. Now let’s get this show on the road. I’m ready to be the best grandma ever. I noticed you weren’t at the courthouse with michael when I got extradited to pennsylvania. I didn’t know. Oh, you didn’t know. Well, would you have gone along with it if you had? All I can say is I understand michael’s anger, his need for you to answer for what you did. Yeah, michael has every right to be angry at me. If I were him, I’d have a hard time forgiving me, too. The way I see it, you’ve been charged in pennsylvania and the court will decide your punishment. That’ll be that. I just hope I’m not causing any problems between you and michael. You aren’T. Whatever happens between michael and me has nothing to do with you. Of course. It’s just, willow… I’m truly sorry if I caused you pain. You kept my son’s grandfather away from him and you lied to our faces about it. I’m not ready to hear your apology. I get it, but it’s important for me to tell you that I never intended to hurt anyone. I just wasn’t thinking about the childr– I wouldn’t intentionally ever hurt a child. I just wasn’t thinking. And now everyone is paying the price. Good news. Leo’s been found, and he’s okay. Where was he? Down by the harbor. He walked all the way there on his own in the dark? Terrifying, isn’t it? There really is nothing worse than thinking your child is in danger. Can I ask you a question? It might be kind of sensitive. That depends. What’s the question? Well, seeing sasha come in here to deliver her baby, made you think of louise more than you usually do? Yeah. Seeing sasha go into labor definitely brought back memories. But at least sasha gets to have her baby in a hospital. I didn’t have that luxury with louise or james.

[ Chuckles ] I have every faith that louise will be returned to you. Yeah, I miss her very much. But most importantly, I want her to be safe. I’m sorry. You have a very soft heart. I didn’t used to. Not even sure I do now. What makes you say that? Well, for one thing, you seem to want everybody to get along. Why make more discord in a world that already has more than enough? Okay, fair — fair enough. Here’s what I’ll commit to — I will not be unkind to gladys, but I won’t go out of my way to see her, okay? I think that that’s best for everyone. I’ll have to take your word on that.

[ Chuckles ] Can I ask you another question? How sensitive is this one? Eh, sort of, kind of sensitive. Before sasha came in here, you were saying that if I didn’t get along with brook lynn that you would somehow be collateral damage. What did you mean by that? Hey, uh, how did you know to look at the docks? Well, I’ve been doing some reading… on missing kids? …About children on the autism spectrum. Many of these kids are really attracted to water. In fact, first responders are taught to search the nearest body of water whenever a child with autism goes missing. Yeah, that’s true, ma. We are. I’m gonna go check in on my little brother, alright? Are you alright?

[ Voice breaking ] No. No, ned, I am nowhere near alright. Look, I am not saying that leo is definitely on the spectrum. If you hadn’t done the reading, we wouldn’t have known where to look for him. I’m scared, ned. Hey.

[ Sobbing ] I’m right here. I’m right here. I’m scared.

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bad habits lead to you

[ Whispers ] Hey. H-heads up. Where am I going? You’ll find out soon enough. I can’t stop myself, which is why you have to stop me. I-it’s not gonna come to that. But if it does… I’d rather die at your hands than have to carry out another one of his orders. Are we clear? Yes. You know what I want. You said you would do it. It’s not gonna come to that.

[ Grunts ] I hate that you let victor strike a deal with the wsb. Yes, why didn’t you give us a heads up that this deal was imminent? It was the bureau’s call. Victor didn’t give them much choice. He knows all manner of damning information, and besides… his attorney threatened a press conference. Who’s his attorney? Scott baldwin. Scott baldwin is an ambulance chaser. Oh, of course. Yeah, well, the ambulance chaser’s smarter than he looks. He didn’t give them any room to negotiate. The bureau would have had room to negotiate if you had told us sooner. Robert, anna and i know where peter is and it’s a place I know like the back of my hand — cassadine island. I still haven’t heard from victor. You know, it’s possible he’s colluding with the wsb now, too.

[ Inhales sharply ] It’s not safe here anymore, britt. We need to leave. Leave the island? And go where?

[ Knock on door ] Come in. Am I allowed to greet my mother? Go ahead. Oh! You’re welcome. Hey, um, how many more books would you like on the display table outside? As many as we can carry. They’re selling like crazy. I am so sorry for dropping the postcards outside on the floor. I — it’s fine. I nearly dropped a pitcher of water all over myself before you came in. Nerves? Can you tell? No, no. You look calm, cool, and composed. Liar, but I appreciate the support. If josslyn was here, she’d say the same. We’re both extremely psyched for you. Aww, thanks for the love. Anytime. Joel, these photos are amazing. Hey, thanks. You know, if you like these, you’re gonna love the frog over here. I love frogs. Wow. I can’t decide which one of these photographs I admire more. Well, you know there wouldn’t be any photos on the walls to admire at all if you hadn’t underwritten the exhibit. Thank you for making this more than just a dream for trina. And thank you for agreeing that the photo ark exhibit was worth lending your gallery. Elq always welcomes the chance to champion a worthy cause. Uh-huh. And if it helps you score points with olivia, all the better, right? Sasha: So, I did a bad thing. Brando: I know. After you left my apartment last night, I noticed the butter pecan was missing from my freezer.

[ Chuckles ] Okay, two bad things. You know how we agreed that we didn’t want to know the sex of our baby until he or she was born? You found out. I didn’t ask. But I know. Gladys: You’re not fooling me. You’re no more bailey’s father than valentin is. I am the father. Yeah, I-I — yeah. I’m just posing as a cater waiter and amateur actor to keep an eye on you.

[ Scoffs ] If you slip up, oh, there will be consequences.

[ Laughs ] Like what? Are you gonna spill your tray on me? Don’t bother “staying in character.” That gun you threatened me with was fake, wasn’t it? Come here!

Ie, hi. I-I didn’t expectto see you here tonight. Well, next time, pick a thespian that doesn’t have to pass out canapés to pay his electricity bill. So paulie’s got two jobs? It’s called a side hustle, gladys. I’m sure you’re familiar with the term, considering you’ve been hustling your entire life. And the fact that his fellow cater waiters call him kip?

[ Chuckles ] That’s only question number one. I have so many more about your real baby daddy.

[ Clears throat ] Well, these kebobs ain’t gonna serve themselves.

[ Chuckles ] No, no. No, no, no, no, no, no. This little charade that you tried to pull just upped the stakes. I’ll assemble a team to raid the island. That place is a fortress. The wsb is gonna need help getting on the island undetected. I’m going with you.

[ Laughs ] Says the man who got himself shot and now can’t get to the bathroom without the help of a ventilator. Last I checked, district attorney wields more pencils than pistols. How about you go file a brief? Alright, thank you, gentlemen, but I don’t think there’s a plane big enough for both your egos. I will be going to cassadine island, and I’m not taking either one of you. I’m glad you came. Yes. Leo wanted to see the animals. Leo, I can’t wait to show you these photographs. You are going to love them. Yeah, hopefully leo’s favorite animal is here. What about you? What are you hoping for tonight? Can you, um… thank you. Yeah. So what were you two up to? What does it look like? Cam’s helping me. Looks like he was holding a lot more than just your books. What are you talking about? I just think it’s so sweet how cameron supports you. Um, hello. I’m right here. That’s what friends do. Not that you’d understand. Surprised to see you here tonight. I’m here to support trina. No other reason. Ava’s fine with that. And you? I’d love the chance to talk to you. I swung by kelly’s the other night, but you weren’t there. Now’s not a good time. I’m not gonna ruin the night with our family dysfunction. It’s nice to have a night off from serving tables. I’d like to enjoy it in peace. Baby steps, my love. I’m okay, mother. I’m okay. Please, sit. Let me check your bandages. Peter: Your mother was very well taken care of. There’s no sign of infection. Thank you for giving my mother and me this time together. See? I’m not really the monster everyone thinks I am. And now that I’ve done this little favor for you, you can repay me. Hector will record you and jason reading this statement — verbatim. Please tell me this is a joke.

Liebchen, what is it? What does it say? I don’t trust jason, well, naturally. And he was much too docile during my little demonstration with drew. You remember that part, right, britt? The part where drew almost killed jason, but then decided to hurt himself instead? I’ve got to give it to our late and unlamented father — he was the best at mind control. He really messed up drew. And now you get to reap the benefits. Kind of like finding a sports car waiting in your garage that you did nothing to earn, probably don’t know how to drive, but you take it anyway. Just make sure jason says only what’s on that paper, or this next time, drew will kill jason and I will make you watch. Britta! Not so fast. Don’t touch me, you schwein! If you harm my daughter, I will kill you. Ooh, calm down, liesl. You know, I’ve now secured the lab, so no more throwing any dangerous substances at me. Which I guess brings us to the part where I get to tell you there’s nothing you or anyone else can do to stop me.

Stick to the script. From peter.

[ Sighs ] “The date in port charles is tuesday, november 16th. I’m britt westbourne, and I am being held with jason morgan and my mother, liesl obrecht.” You crave power and control, just like your father. No, the only thing I crave is my family.

[ Scoffs ] Do you really think maxie would take you back after everything you’ve done? How many people have you killed, peter? How many lives have you destroyed? We’re not here for your opinion, dr. Obrecht. I need your medical expertise. Drew needs another checkup. I want him in tip-top shape. Why? Oh, because you, my friend, have another job to do — a job where failure is not an option. That is so striking, the — the way that he’s captured the — the gold in the feathers. It says here that dancing is part of their mating ritual. It’s breathtaking. I-I don’t know how joel sartore does it. Would you like to ask him yourself? Are you kidding me? You can make that happen? Don’t you know by now that I’d do anything for you? Brook lynn: What do you want, gladys? A raise? A spectacular vacation package? Shares of deception? How about a controlling interest? Okay, not only is that outrageous, but I don’t have the power to do that. Well, then make it within your power, or valentin learns he’s not the biological father of his beloved bailey. Hey, brook lynn. Hi! Uh, ned is gonna introduce us to joel sartore. You want to join us? I want to show you my favorite picture. Well, don’t you want to meet the photographer, honey? I want to go back to the picture. Sounds like leo has his priorities straight. You guys go ahead. I’ll show leo his favorite picture. Okay, you stick right by brook lynn, okay? You got it? Alright. Thank you. Got it. Give me a second, leo. We’ll talk terms later. I don’t think so. I don’t like your attitude, and my friend valentin deserves the truth. I bet he’ll be appropriately grateful.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Chuckles ] You’re right, trina. I don’t always understand friendship, especially since I haven’t had many close friends in my life. Not even at boarding school? No, it was always just spence and me. I think the other girls were jealous. I’m gonna put these books on the display table outside. You coming? Right behind you. Congratulations again on the exhibit, and getting elq to underwrite it? Very impressive. Thanks. You know, spence could help bankroll future exhibits, if only he had his trust fund. Spencer will make his own money by not relying on his dad and working hard. Spencer’s not gonna generate much of a revenue stream working at a diner. He’s making an honest living, something

you know nothing about. How do you know the sex of our baby? By accident. I swear, I fully intended to stick to our agreement. But? But a nurse at dr. Navarro’s office accidentally revealed the baby’s sex when she scheduled an appointment by e-mail. Hmm. Are you disappointed it won’t be a surprise? Actually, now that I know, I’m even more excited. The baby seems more real to me. This isn’t real enough? What about the constant trips to the bathroom or the — the butter pecan cravings? True, but now I can really picture our baby. So do you want to wait until the baby is born, or should I tell you what we’re having?

[ Sighs ] Congratulations, trina. The exhibition’s fantastic. I couldn’t have done it without ava support. She’s the one that green-lit my idea. Well, it was my pleasure to do so. Oh, I saw your mother earlier. She loves the photos, and she’s so proud of you, trina. As am I. Thanks. Are you at least enjoying your moment in the sun? Not yet. I really can’t relax until after the presentation. Do you still want me to give it? This is your gallery, after all. No, no, no. This is your exhibition. You take the credit.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh, please, excuse me. I have to take this. My art professor came by earlier. He said I aced the class. Yeah, of course! That’s great. So your hard work and your dedication have already paid off. Now, please do yourself a favor. Enjoy this moment. I’ll try, but I can’t make any promises. Well, how are you? This is just as much as your night as it is mine. Is it going well? Well, I-it — it seems like my night might be taking a turn for the worse.

We’ve been treated…

[Clears throat] …Fairly, and have been assured by peter august that we will remain safe as long as his instructions are followed. Peter has no interest in hurting us. He just wants justice for himself.” “And while peter works to obtain that justice, this is his request to all of you.”

[ Sighs ] Mr. Sartore, these — these photographs, they are amazing. Just spectacular. Fantastic. Ned, help me out. I’m running out of adjectives here. [ Laughs ] I think what my wife is trying to say is, she loves your work. Yeah. Thank you. And are those your — your books on display over there? They are indeed. That’s “photo ark wonders: Celebrating diversity in the animal kingdom.” Oh, I’m gonna have to pick one of those up for my son, leo. He’s — he’s fascinated by animals. Hey, that’s outstanding. He might also like a children’s book. We did “photo ark abc.” It’s never too early to get kids engaged in conservation. I couldn’t agree more, which is why I already purchased both of those books. You did? Outstanding. Excuse me. I’m gonna go sign some books. Okay. Incredible. It’s just…incredible. Right? I couldn’t agree more. I mean, mr. Sartore’s mission is truly incredible. I’m talking about you. I… I know you were thinking about me and leo when you underwrote this exhibit, and then you bought the books. I… I’m running out of adjectives to describe you, too. That counts for something. Counts for a lot. Brando: You know, I’m — I’m torn. I-I want to know the sex of our baby, but I was also looking forward to the surprise. Well, you don’t have to make up your mind right now. We have a little time before the due date. Mm. So you’re just gonna be planning for the baby in secrecy? Mm-hmm. Like buying baby clothes, thinking about names. I thought we were gonna come up with names together. We will. What about charlie? Or parker? River? Those names can be used for boys and girls. Isn’t he beautiful? Yeah, so proud. Arrogant, even. Just like the cassadines. To think that we’re both on the verge of extinction. You’re in a mood. Let me cheer you up. Guess who I saw snuggled up in the back room of the gallery? And I should care why? Because it was cam and trina. I mean, poor joss, her best friend and her boyfriend? Whatever you think you saw, it couldn’t have been all that deep. Cameron and josslyn are happy, and trina would never betray a friend. Trina’s not as perfect as you think. No, but she is honest. She doesn’t deal in dirty tricks.

[ Scoffs ] Unlike me? Is everything okay? Well, apparently, scott baldwin convinced the wsb to cut victor a deal. What kind of deal? The kind that grants him full immunity. It’s possible that victor gave up peter or something else of value. Whatever it was, victor is walking the streets of port charles a free man. Where is victor now? Bureau’s got him under surveillance. He’s the former director. He created the surveillance protocol. He knows how to evade them. We can’t risk victor warning peter. Okay, I’m leaving now.

[ Beeps ] You got to see this. Jason: This is jason morgan. Do not attempt to find peter august and apprehend him. Do not attempt to find britt westbourne, liesl obrecht, or myself. Peter has the ability to monitor the activities of the wsb, as well as rogue individuals who think they can locate us. Any effort to capture peter and save his hostages will result in our deaths.

I hate leaving you. I got this. I know you do. And what if I don’t feel like being your trained lapdog anymore? Refuse, refuse. Refuse all you want. It won’t make any difference. You’ll still do what I say. I literally hold all the cards. You can go to hell.

[ Groans ] You’re incapable of earning loyalty, peter. You believe the stick is better than the carrot. How lonely you must be, surrounded by minions instead of friends. I heard the maxie can’t even bear to be around — maxie and i will be reunited, and you’ll be the one to make it happen, or you’ll die trying. So much for your assurances that victor wouldn’t be a problem. I don’t think my uncle threw me under the bus to ensure his deal with the wsb. Otherwise, I might be in custody now. Well, what about the mercenary? The one who worked for victor who’s being treated at G.H. Right now? Does he know anything that could implicate you in any way? We’re fine. I just wish I knew how victor managed his immunity deal. What’s that look on your face mean? It — it — it’s nothing. You know it’s not the best time right now. Would you feel better if I found out what victor offered for his immunity? It would mean leaving you now. Yes. Then go. Because I-I can’t — I can’t keep looking over my shoulder. If it’s not spencer stalking me, then it’s some other cassadine creeping out of the woodwork, ready to wreak havoc with our lives. I won’t let that happen. I promise. Congratulations again on your exhibition. I said that trina doesn’t play dirty tricks. I wasn’t implying that you did. Then what did you mean? That trina is not wired the way that most people are. She’s not petty. Really? You should have heard what she just said to me about not knowing what it’s like to work a real job. Sounded kind of petty to me. Baby, you don’t know what it’s like to work at a real job. I really have no interest in fighting with you, okay? Especially not when we have the opportunity for a rare night out. You look incredible. Not to mention, there’s free food. Champagne is flowing, and we don’t have to pay for any of it.

[ Sighs ] The exhibit’s not so bad, either. No, it doesn’t get any better than this. And trina arranged all of it. I believe that she probably had some help from ava. See, I can give credit where credit’s due. Why can’t you? You’re right. I hope trina has a night she never forgets. So this is your favorite photo, huh, leo? What do you like about it? Brook lynn?

[ Sighs ] I’m really sorry about what happened. Maxie and i told you to lie low. Working as a cater waiter at an art exhibition is not lying low. I know, but you never know who you’ll meet at these things. Chris pratt was discovered working as a server at a popular shrimp restaurant. Chris pratt had talent.

[ Sighs ] Did I ruin things with gladys? Just don’t worry about it, okay? It’s not your fault. I mean, who would have thought that gladys would show up here? Her idea of good art is kitten videos. So you’ll recommend me to your friends? Don’t push it. Okay. Sorry about that, kiddo. Leo? Gladys, are you enjoying the exhibit? You betcha. You wouldn’t believe how much I’m learning. Why do I get the feeling that my mother is up to something? Maybe because she is always up to something.

[ Chuckles ] How cute. Maybe we can buy a print. Put it in baby riley or billie’s nursery? Why not? The truth is, I don’t need to know who or what our baby will be to be prepared for their arrival. All I care about is that reese or jamie or blake… turn out just as magnificent as their mother. Are you okay? Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. Oh, hey, isn’t it about time for you to make your presentation to mr. Sartore? I just need to grab the flowers and check from elq. They’re in the back room. Okay, well, go and do that while I — while I make the introduction. Hey. Oh, can’t talk right now, cam. No, do you have a minute? There’s just — there’s something I need to clear up. So, ned, this is a big one. This is the 12,000th species in the photo ark. That’s an arabian cobra. He doesn’t like me too much. Can you tell?

[ Chuckles ] And, uh, this was photographed two weeks ago in the united arab emirates at the arabian wildlife center. So there he is. 12,000. Fantastic. Only 8,000 more to go. You’re gonna be busy. Yeah, I am.

[ Laughing ] Oh. Hi. Sorry. The ladies’ room is in the other direction. Ah, a-actually, I was hoping to make a call in — in private. The back room is off-limits to visitors. W– this is a matter of life and death and — and paternity, a-and I promise not to steal any of the artwork. It’s really not my taste, anyway. Alright, but please be quick. Thank you. Come on. Come on! I need to reach valentin. Well, apparently, this is a rescue mission now. Well, first we’ve got to make sure we’re not walking into a trap. Of course we’re walking into a trap! How the hell did peter get liesl, britt, and jason? I gotta make a call. The wsb is gonna have ground plans, schematics, but I know the island better than the bureau does. You just got out of surgery. I thought you knew me better than that, darling. I do. I know you’d risk your life for those hostages, and I prefer you alive rather than dead, if that’s alright with you. I hate to say this, but if you’re not gonna take me, then take robert. But I can make a contribution, though. How? I know how to get on the island undetected.

Ow. You alright? Yeah, it’s just a twinge. I get them every once in awhile.

[ Sighs ] We can leave if… are you kidding? This may be one of our last nights out before the baby comes. I’m not ready to cut it short. However, I do need the ladies’ room. Uh…the e-mail from the nurse is in my inbox, should you want to know what our future looks like. Look, I-I just want to say thank you for all the planning you’ve done for this weekend trip. Yeah, sounds fun. Let’s talk arrangements later. That’s what I wanted to get clear, actually. Um… I don’t want your opinion or your advice on whether or not joss and I share a room. Sure. Whatever. Okay.

[ Glass dings ] Excuse me. Excuse me, everyone. Hello. Hi. Hello. Thank you all so much for being here tonight. The jerome gallery is honored to present the national geographic photo ark, led by national geographic explorer and photographer joel sartore.

[ Applause ] The national geographic photo ark is really an extraordinary, multi-year effort to document all species living in zoos and aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries, and these awe-inspiring images around you, they’re just a fraction of the photo ark. In fact, joel announced today that he has taken portraits of over 12,000 species of animals on this planet.

[ Applause ]

[ Cheering ]

[ Sighs ] This isn’t working. Oh. Oh, gladys. What are you doing here? Ugh. Trying to get a phone signal. W-w-what about you? I told brando I was going to the ladies’ room, but I really need a place to sit quietly for a minute. Do you mind? Oh, be my guest.

[ Groans quietly ] Are you okay? I just can’t seem to get comfortable anymore. Mm. Mm-hmm. Yeah, I remember those days. Brando was a very active baby. I couldn’t wait for him to be born. I’m off the clock.

[ Sighs ]

[ Laughing ] Rude! For the life of me, I don’t know how you and maxie and lucy put up with her. I mean, the three of you actually make a contribution to deception. Blq just swans around giving orders and wasting everybody’s time. Thanks for being here. Unfortunately, about a million species now are threatened with extinction.

National geographic and i partnered about 15 years ago to start documenting all 20,000 that we think are in the world’s zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, aquariums. And we’ve turned a big corner with our 12,000th species recently, an arabian cobra you can see right around the corner. So the goal, really, is to engage the public and also to fund long-term conservation efforts on the ground. Uh, I want to take this opportunity to — to basically thank trina robinson for reaching out to our staff, which led to all this, and also to ava jerome of jerome galleries, and also to all of you for being here today and caring. So, thanks very much.

[ Applause ] Where were you? Long line at the ladies’ room. Well, now, I’m sure that you’re all very eager to buy a print or two of one of these photographs, and for such a worthy cause. But first, I know that trina robinson has something that she would like to present to mr. Sartore. Wow. As — as many of you know, it was trina that first made me aware of the photo ark project, and it’s only thanks to her efforts that this night is happening at all. So, uh, trina, wherever you are, come here, please.

[ Applause ] How can I possibly reunite you with maxie? You’ll be going back to port charles and bringing her to me. Dr. Obrecht: Are you out of your mind? Your plan is to kidnap maxie, bring her to this godforsaken island against her will, then what? Then… you’ll be using my father’s methods to influence maxie on my behalf. You’re mistaken. Cesar never told me how he did it. Oh, come now, liesl. Don’t be so modest. I know you’re up to the task. And then once you’re finished, maxie will know she belongs with me.

Trina, are you here?

[ Scattered applause ] I’m here. Thank you, mr. Sartore, for allowing the jerome gallery to display your fabulous photographs. Sartore: Thanks, trina. Yeah, I also wanted to thank elq for underwriting this. Thank you. Elq industries would like to acknowledge the great work you and national geographic are doing by making a donation to the photo ark. Wow. I’m sure this is very generous. Thank you, mr. Quartermaine. Your support is actually very critical to our work. All species deserve to be protected, no matter how big or small, they are all beautiful… what’s going on? Oh, I thought leo might be with you guys. He’s supposed to be with you. Yeah, he was, until he wasn’T. Wh… brook lynn, how could you be so irresponsible? I’m sorry. He was looking at a photo and I looked away for like one second. One second is all it takes for a little boy to disappear. Okay, let’s not panic. H-he’s got to be somewhere in the gallery, right? I already looked, top to bottom. Oh, my god. Where’s my little boy? Okay.

[ Applause ] How are you feeling now? Better. Thanks. The quiet helped. I’m — I’m ready to get back to the exhibit. You coming? Oh, yeah. Maybe I’ll get better service outside. Oh, what the…

[ Grunts ] What’s wrong? Well, the door’s stuck. Don’t sweat it. I’ll get us out in a jiff.

[ Door rattles ] Hey, uh, anybody out there? The door is stuck. Let us out! It’s all set. So the bureau will deploy a rescue team to cassadine island under my command. My flight’s arranged, and valentin is working on the intel to help me breach the island undercover. Hmm. I’ve secured time off from work, uh, and, uh… unless, of course, you feel my ego too big for the mission.

[ Scoffs ] Come on, anna. You know I have certain skills and expertise which are gonna be useful on this adventure. It’s just as well I saved you a seat next to me on the plane, isn’t it? Let’s end this, robert. Like, really end this… once and for all. There’s no way maxie’s coming back to you. Excuse me, sir. A word. Oh, uh, feel free to search the room for any lethal weapons to use for your escape. You won’t find any. Is he right? Can you condition maxie? I can. And peter knows it. He’ll threaten britta to force me to cooperate. It’s — it’s not gonna get that far. Jason’s gonna stop peter. Preparations are under way for relocation. Excellent. Begin the countdown for leaving cassadine island, we won’t be coming back. Is that all? We’re not sure about the restraints on jason morgan. Hmm. Tell the others that jason morgan won’t be a problem. He’s not coming with us.

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Brook lynn! Oh, do not “brook lynn” me. Have we not reached a point in our relationship where we actually consider each other friends? We have. Yeah, friends who not only puzzle but who also watch movies together, which is an act of trust, because there’s nothing worse than watching a movie with someone who doesn’t like the movie that you picked. You know, the whole time, they just make snarky comments and complain. Okay, I don’t do that. Yeah, which is exactly my point. We’ve got a good thing going. Why mess it up? Look, I don’t want to mess anything up. I want to help you, which is why you have to tell me exactly what happened the night that bailey was born. Hey. What are you guys doing here? Is the baby okay? Everything’s fine, gladys. I just had to pick up some prenatal vitamins. But, uh, what are you doing here? Picking up something for my migraine. When’d you start having migraines? Is it the office lighting? No. My demanding boss. Blq’s piling on the work like there’s no tomorrow. She even insisted I eat lunch at my desk and stay until 5:00. Despicable. I thought brook lynn was rewarding you with some “me time.” What changed?

Ma petite, I will be home in time to see you and butterscotch win your competition.

[ Speaks french ] Listen, uh, before you go, will you do me a favor and put bailey on the speaker so she can hear my voice?

Mon ange…

[ Speaking french ] Be a good girl. I miss you. I love you both.

Au revoir. Oh, you’re so good at that. Oh.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. You were born to be a father. I don’t know if I was born to be. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Me too. I don’t want to make any more. At the risk of sounding redundant, we’ve got to find peter, and we have got to stop him. And I understand there’s a way to make that happen. No. The wsb cannot give victor immunity. There’s got to be another way. Scott: Alright, now, listen, there’s no reason to take him to the interrogation room. I’ve waited long enough. I demand to see my client. Mr. Cassadine, tell the guard that we have things to discuss. Officer, mr. Baldwin and i have a right to privacy. Please, uh — please leave.

[ Cell door unlocks ] So what’s this about?

[ Cell door closes ] We hardly know each other, and I certainly haven’t hired you as my attorney. True, but we have one thing in common — liesl obrecht. And you are going to help me find her. Alright, good luck. Not that you’ll need it. This exhibit’s bound to be a triumph. Yeah, well, thanks to trina. I’m just glad that I get to share it with you. When I think about how close we came to losing each other… you sure you’re up for this? It’s not about them. We’re here for trina. This is her big night. Joss is coming, right? Yeah, she’s just at volleyball practice right now. You guys are good? Everything’s okay. Yeah. This show is spectacular! Hi, cam. Hey. I cannot believe I am the mother of its curator. Well, ava deserves the credit for hosting it, and mr. Quartermaine for underwriting it. And you for coming up with the idea and making it happen. Amen, cam. There is no need for false modesty here. Speaking of spectacular, you look amazing. Is curtis joining you? Yes, curtis is coming. He probably just got held up at the club. Who the hell are you, and what do you want from me? You really don’t know, do you? Why should I? I don’t know. I guess I’m the man you’ve been searching for your whole life. And now you’ve found him.

Just talk me through it step by step, how you managed to pull a fast one and slip away, only to wind up having your baby in a hotel. This is none of your business. Okay, whatever’s going on, it has to do with bailey. Valentin — he’s going to start suspecting something sooner or later. Come on, brook lynn, what is it? You can talk to me. What are you hiding? Do you really want to have this conversation right now? It’s kind of cold.

[ Clears throat ] Okay, fine. Let’s go inside. I got time. You have no say on what the bureau will or will not ultimately do to peter august. Neither do you, district attorney scorpio. You know, did you talk to the mercenary that we have in custody? He’s just down the hall. We airlifted him in from greece. He’s lucky to be alive, so I’m sure he’ll be cooperative. Nice try, kid. That guy’s a guppy, and you know it. Victor’s the big fish. We get him to flip, and we may actually lay our hands on peter august. At what cost? We’re going to let victor set his own terms?

[ Cellphone ringing ] Yeah? Scorpio. Really? Yeah. I’ll be right down. What is it? Seems that, uh, victor’s got himself a visitor. I’d like to check that out. Oh, and by the way, the bureau have accorded anna and myself a — a courtesy call, if you like, to make a recommendation on victor’s behalf. Meaning they’re going to do what they want to do anyway. Translation — we can’t stop the wsb from making a deal with the devil. I have an idea. I know you by reputation, mr. Baldwin. Uh, ditto. And what I know about you, I don’t like. I’m not fond of criminals that, uh, hijack me, drug me, and then throw me out of a plane. And yet here you are. “Yet”? Yeah, here I am. And here you are in jail. Funny how that worked out. Had it not been for me, there would have been no parachute. Well, I — I don’t think you’ll be getting a thank-you card from me. Did you really do that out of the kindness of your heart? No, I did it for liesl’s heart. So you’re right about that. We do have that in common. We both care for liesl very much. Well, let’s not compare obsession with love. Clearly, we’re not friends, and I haven’t hired you. So why are you here? I already told you. You are going to help me bring liesl home. As far as hiring me, you want to walk out of here free as a bird? Well, then, you need me, victor. Mom, promise me you’ll chill. Spencer cut ties with his dad. Yeah, he didn’t like that ava controlled his trust fund, so he told both of them that he didn’t want or need the cassadine money. Mm-hmm. You’re telling me that spencer cassadine is in the wild, on his very own? He’s independent and working at kelly’S. Cam is his boss. That is a fact. Okay. Okay. Well, that’s a step in the right direction for spencer. I just haven’t forgotten about how he treated you. And I certainly hope you don’t, either. Mom, I don’t have time for spencer. I have a show to run. That you do, beautiful.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll let you get to it. Good. Her mom left. Now’s our chance. Let’s go say hi and wish trina luck tonight. Then again… “then again” what? I’ll bet trina would rather be alone with cameron. Enough stalling, brook lynn. What is going on?

[ Sighs ] Okay, you’re right. I gave yuri the slip. I had no guarantee that I was going to give birth that night, but I just — I knew I wanted to do it alone. Without the father’s knowledge. Why? Chase, you have to remember, valentin and i weren’t on the best of terms at the time. I mean, yeah, we had that one night, but we didn’t exactly trust each other. That’s why he put a bodyguard on me, to watch my every move. Yeah, I remember when you came to my apartment with yuri. I also remember you stressed about the pregnancy. Well, yeah, I was looking at a lifetime being tied to valentin, and I didn’t want to be controlled. And you know how he is. He takes ownership over everything. And, yeah, we had an agreement, but I had no guarantee that he would honor it. So as my, you know, due date rapidly approached, I just — I felt like I had to get away, send a message — “valentin, I will not let you control me or my baby.” And given his history, can you blame me? You take a look at this. This is a sketch of a man that’s been going around town asking questions about me. He started with my nephew, moved on to my friend. Hell, you even asked questions to my bartender. Look. This is you. But you come in here, and you tell me that I’m looking for you? Make it make sense. Did you go to the cops? Is that a police sketch? That’s what concerns you? Man, what is your deal? For all I know, you’re the one that scared off my act that I had booked here the other night. So what? Lucky for you, a-a talented artist showed up, and you — you had a good night. Look, you know what? Luck had nothing to do with it. Look, your boy linc said that he owed you a favor. He also claimed that he wasn’t mobbed up. I don’t know, maybe you are. But don’t think that I didn’t notice how he double-timed it out of here when you told him to kick rocks. Wait a minute.

[ Scoffs ] That’s the same night joey novak got jumped. Because he was trying to muscle in on something that you wanted. It’s all connected, isn’t it? Oh, it’s connected. But not like you think. Okay. Well, you got about 10 seconds to clarify things before I throw your ass out of here.

And valentin havesome kind of binding agreement where he gave up his voting shares in elq? Yeah, and he could share in bailey’s life. Wouldn’t that include being present at her birth? Yes, it did. Problem is, as soon as the ink dried, everyone told me not to do it. My family… and maxie, too? Maxie was very persuasive. And as my, um, due date got closer, the more unsure I got. And I knew I couldn’t back out of the deal, but I just — I couldn’t share the birth with valentin. It was just too intimate. I would be too vulnerable. So I told everyone I was going to brooklyn. My friend cece helped me cover, and I got a room in a hotel. In ithaca. Why a hotel and not a hospital? I couldn’t risk valentin being able to track me down. So I had the doula meet me in the hotel, and I ended up giving birth that night. And that’s where I called michael to come and pick me up. He came with — with willow to pick me and the baby up and bring us home. And when we arrived, valentin just swooped in and was immediately involved, just like I said. But at least I had that time with bailey for myself. End of story. Okay. I mean, what you’re saying, it — it makes sense, from your point of view. You know, I-I get your family history. I get valentin’s history. It’s a good story. It’s almost too good. The only thing that’s changed is brook lynn quartermaine started treating me like dirt. So much for my raise or promotion. Now I’m back to shopping at soles for less and settling for last year’s markdowns. Well, uh, we’d better get going, or we’ll be late for the opening. Yeah. Oh, what — what opening? Ava jerome’s art gallery. There’s a new exhibit. Hmm. La-di-da. Have fun. I’ll just go back to the apartment, microwave something while I work on the pile of paperwork I brought home.

[ Chuckles, clicks tongue ] As senior partner, I say you do no such thing. You’re coming with us. Right, brando? Y-you’re the boss. Thanks. But you know I don’t deserve that. Probably not. But it — it is rude to turn down an invitation. Well, if you put it like that.

[ Chuckles ] Can we stop by the office so I can grab some makeup? It will just be a quick stop. What about your headache? I’m starting to feel better.

[ Elevator bell dings ] This exhibit is amazing. Kudos to you, trina. How were you able to land this? What she’s too modest to say is that once trina puts her mind to something, she’s absolutely unstoppable. You would know, right? What? Hey, where’s joss? Isn’t she coming tonight? She’s at volleyball practice. She’ll be here later. Hopefully not too late. I’m glad I was able to clear my schedule tonight to be here, you know, for trina’s sake. You probably have yet to forgive me for the things that happened between me and spencer. What occurs between you and your son is really none of my concern. But those things affected my daughter, and trina is always going to be my priority. She tells me that spencer is trying to change, and, honestly, I wish him well. I sincerely hope that he sets a good example for his father.

[ Monitor beeping ] Wait. I know you. Yeah, I thought you might. I was a prisoner at the compound. You were a guard. Relax. I don’t care about you. I’m looking for your boss. Forget it. I don’t know anything, and I’m not talking. Yeah, I was expecting you to say that. Is that truth serum? How’d you get sodium pentothal? You got a doctor in your pocket. Uh, no, this is a reputable hospital. I don’t just get truth serum. This is a syringe full of air. Do you know what 10cc of air will do when it enters your bloodstream? It makes a bubble that will go straight to your heart or your brain, and you die. No, no, no, no, no. Want to try again? Sir, you got about five more seconds. Maybe… maybe that’s why I’m here. To answer all your questions, going back years. Will you stop talking in damn riddles? What the hell are you doing here? Are you trying to ruin me? Are you after my business? Or is it personal? It’s personal, curtis. But I-it’s not the way you think. You — curtis, you got to believe me. I’m not your enemy, man. Far from it. Oh, yeah? Then what the hell are you?

My name is marshall… thomas ashford. And who I am is your father. You’re lying. I’m not lying.

[ Inhales sharply ] My father died of a heart attack when I was a kid. Okay? Now, I’ve asked you what you were doing here, you won’t tell me. So you can get the hell out of here before I physically remove you myself. I know. I know it’s hard — it’s hard to accept. I, uh… I must seem like some — some distant memory to you, something — something you can’t fit into the life you have now. I get that. I get that, son. But look at me. Look at me! Look at me through a son’s eyes and tell me you can’t see it, that you can’t — that you can’t recognize me. Thanks. How is the gunshot wound? Is he responding to treatment? Di d we ever receive mr. Fraser’smedical records from crete? Okay. Well, I-I guess it’s enough that he was airlifted here. Um… no. No, no, no, no. The last thing that he needs is to be questioned about peter august and victor cassadine right now. No, he needs to rest. So no visitors. I’m not sure where you’re quite going with that, but just to be clear, trina and I are friends, first, last, and always. Um, guys, I need to circulate. Methinks the gentleman protests too much. Champagne? None for me, thanks. I’d love some. Enjoy. I have a confession. After weeks of bed rest and taking it easy, I have missed the glitterati. Mm. Oh, me too. You know, if it were up to miss bossy pants, I’d never get to attend a function like this again. I’ll grab you a sparkling water. Mm! Grab me another glass of champagne while you’re at it. I’m planning on a fun night. Mm! Excuse me. What’s wrong, mom? Nothing. Uh, for a second, I thought I knew that guy. Must be the — the bubbles.

[ Clears throat ] Speaking of the bubbles… on it. One sparkling water and a glass of champagne. Canapé? I had to keep what I did secret, okay? Even from you. I couldn’t risk anyone giving valentin doubt in my story, for fear that he’d cry “breach of contract” and then take back the elq shares. I’m sorry. I just couldn’t let that happen, chase. So you came up with a lie. Look, I did what I had to do ultimately for the people I love. Now, if you want to arrest me, go ahead, but you’re really ruining our movie night.

[ Clears throat ] You know, there’s a surprising amount of merit in what you’re suggesting. And if you are able to make good on your claims, uh, it’s possible I’d be willing to retain your services, mr. — Baldwin!

[ Cell door unlocks ] What are you doing here? You’re a bit out of your depth, aren’t you?

[ Cell door closes ] This is a bit bigger than a slip-and-fall. Officer, show this man the exit. No, that won’t be necessary. Mr. Baldwin here is my attorney. You’re more desperate than I thought. Well, now, listen here, mr. D.A. I know you’re no longer with the wsb, but you do have a direct line there, so you might want to give them a heads-up. About what? Well, let’s see.

[ Clears throat ] In about an hour, I’m going to host a press conference with every major outlet. And I’m going to tell them how the wsb goofed up. They could have had peter august’s head on a platter, but instead, they dropped the ball. You know, you might get

the invader to turn up to something like that, but no one else is going to care. I’m not really finished yet, okay? Then I’m going to tell them how the wsb is afraid of my client not only because of what he knows about peter august but all of the dirty dealings that went on in the wsb when he was the director. You know, you go ahead and do that, you’ll be tied up in espionage suits for the rest of your life. Well, that may be true. But the damage will be done. This smells of your idea. Actually, it was mr. Baldwin who came up with it. Kind of brilliant for an ambulance chaser, wouldn’t you agree? You can’t do this! Help! What the hell are you doing? Wha– you’re just supposed to talk to him. He’s crazy. He’s trying to kill me. This is not what we discussed at all. Uh-oh. All I have to do is push down this plunger, and victor cassadine writes one last holiday card this year. You’ve got it all wrong! I quit victor. Right. It’s true! What, you did? You got a better offer from peter august? I changed sides. And look what I got to show for it. Another inch, and they say the bullet would have hit my heart. If you work for peter, you know where he was heading when he left the compound. Possibly. What’s it worth to you? Oh… you want to negotiate. I see. Start with six figures and a new identity. I guess our hands are tied. I think so. Yeah. Aah!

You’re crazier than he is. If that air bubble reaches my heart — yeah, you’re going to wish that the bullet had been an inch closer, because it would have been quicker. Do something. There’s always hyperbaric oxygen therapy. That’s the only way I know how to break up a bubble. But you’ll need a doctor for that. I’ll tell you what you want to know. Where is peter august? Help me, and I’ll tell you. Alright, let’s get out of here. Wait! Cassadine island. Now help me! Get a doctor! Get the air bubble out! What air bubble? I’m sure the press will be especially captivated with the little details of that coup the wsb orchestrated in central america. Remember that one, robert? It’s up to you, amigo. Your lawyer has already pointed one thing out, and that is I’m no longer a part of the agency. Yeah, but you’re the facilitator. Look, robert, peter’s got liesl. I know you don’t care about liesl, but I do. I do know that you care about maxie. And as long as peter’s out there, she will not be safe. So we can wrangle around here all day, but I think we should cut to the chase. There are lives on the line — loved ones’ lives. For this to work, the info has got to be legit. Otherwise, the bureau’s never going to buy it. It’s up to you to convince them. Make it happen, robert. Get me released, or let peter august get away with murder… again. Do you know this, um, patient from crete? The airlifting aspect caught my attention. When is the star of the evening expected to arrive? You’re changing the subject. It makes me wonder why, like maybe there is an actual threat out there, maybe from your own family? It’s official. The panda photo is my favorite. I’ll have to make sure to look out for it. Oh, I-I’m sorry. Am I interrupting? Trina, please, introduce me to your friend. Oh, right. You two haven’t met. Mom, this is spencer’s girlfriend, esme prince. And, esme, this is my mom, dr. Portia robinson. So nice to meet you. I was just telling trina how impressive all of this is. I’m sure you’re very proud. That I am. So, esme, I hear that you have been in town as long as spencer has, which means you’re either the angel on his shoulder or something else altogether. I’m just the girl spence loves, dr. Robinson. I’ll be sure to look out for that panda. Steer clear of that one. I’m trying. My earliest memories of my mom and my aunt stella, two of the most honest people I have ever known, was of them taking my brother and me to the cemetery to put flowers on my father’s grave. Now, why would they make that up — the plot, the headstone, standing around wiping the tears from two little boys’ eyes? Why would they make that up if it wasn’t true? Look, I know. I know you have a lot of questions, but it’s going to take time.

[ Scoffs ] F-forget time, okay? It takes facts. Fact is, my father died just after my third birthday, okay? I held on to that birthday present he gave me well after I had outgrown it. Now, those are facts. The toy lawnmower.

[ Laughs ] The toy lawnmower. Oh, I-I-I’m glad. How did you know that? Who told you? Nobody had to tell me, boy. I gave it to you!

You let my late mother and my brother, aunt stella, and me believe that you were dead. But the truth is that — if you just — if you just give me a chance, I will try to explain. You know what? Save it, okay? I don’t need to hear it, because anything you say is going to be about you, not about me. There’s absolutely nothing you can say to justify this. You know, you were right earlier. My father is a distant memory. And there is no good explanation for you making my brother and me grieve our entire lives over a man who wasn’t even dead. Okay. Okay, I understand. You — I understand you are upset. You couldn’t possibly understand. We thought you had died of a heart attack. Do you understand what it’s like for a child to grow up under that shadow, knowing from the start that life is short, that good guys don’t always win? Do you know how hard it was to watch mama and aunt stella scrape and save every penny to make ends meet, trying their damnedest to raise two little black boys in baltimore, maryland, a complicated place to navigate? Do you know what that feels like? No, you don’T. You know what you did? You put in motion a lifetime of uncertainty and instability and pain throughout my whole family, all because the man of the house, the breadwinner, our protector, our father had supposedly died and wasn’t there for us. Okay, spare me the dramatics, brook lynn. I’m not accusing you of a crime. I’m just trying to find maxie’s baby. Then why are you interrogating me? Look, I started retracing all the steps that led up to the abduction, and I stumbled onto you giving your bodyguard the slip that night. Okay. I’m still not sure how this relates to maxie. Neither do i at the moment. But when a bell goes off in my head, I ask questions until I get answers. Well, you told me that you’re a little rusty with your detective skills, so chalk this up to a night of me helping you sharpen them. I’ve got to go. I’m going to, uh, ava’s gallery opening. Nice try, brook lynn. But I know there’s something else you’re hiding. When you grabbed that syringe and jabbed it in his arm, I think I may have been as shocked as he was. Oh. [ Chuckles ] It was classic. It was gutsy, diabolical. You’re such a flirt. Well, word has it that our friend from crete had a rather strange encounter with a syringe. Oh. Must be delusional. Mm. Whatever. I just don’t want to know about it. Great. ‘Cause, uh, we have a good lead on where peter is. Me too. But you’re not going to like it. You’re the toast of the town tonight, so let’s just toast to that and forget everything else. Nikolas… victor is here in a pcpd jail cell, and now one of his mercenaries is at G.H.? Am I supposed to ignore this cassadine stain that is spreading to our doorstep? Maybe you can, but I can’T. Canapé? I’ll have one of those. Hi, paulie. What’s new? Let’s suppose I, uh… I deserve everything you’ve said. I don’t know. Maybe I shouldn’t have — maybe I shouldn’t have sprung things on you this way. Why did you? Even if it is true, and I’m not saying it’s so, why now, why today? I wanted — curtis, I wanted to come before. But I couldn’T. You couldn’t? What does that mean? It wasn’t safe. It wasn’t safe? What are you talking about? It wasn’t safe for all of us. All of us, curtis. But when — when I was finally able to show my face, I saw — I saw you needed me. That’s when I came forward. Curtis, if we — if we could just — just take it a step at a time, man, I promise… I promise you’ll understand. In time. In time, you’ll understand everything.

this place is amazing. I mean, you crushed it!

[ Chuckles ] Thank you. Does it bother you that those two are almost a thing? Why do you keep bringing that up? Cam already said that it’s no big deal. Clearly, they’ve moved on. Maybe. But from what I can see, the sparks are still lingering. I know, it’s a lot to ask. But you got to trust me. You know what? You can forget that, okay? I don’t know you. I don’t trust you. And I damn sure don’t need you. So you can just get the hell out of here and don’t do me any favors. Okay. Fair enough. Fair enough. I’ll go… for now. I know you probably don’t have any family photos with me in them. Maybe — maybe this one with me and your mama and you and tommy will make up for that. That’s precious memories, boy. Precious memories.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ] I-I think you have me confused with someone else. Oh, yeah, I’m confused, alright. First, you scare me into keeping my trap shut about brook lynn’s baby, and now you’re a cater waiter? Kip, billy just booked a commercial tomorrow night. You’re going in as nathan detroit. Congrats. Kip. You’re an actor?

[ Chuckles ] What else is fake about you? Oh, like you being the father of brook lynn’s baby, for instance. Sooner or later, the truth always comes out. I wish you would forget I’m a cop and just trust me as your friend. I got to get going, chase. My father’s underwriting the exhibit, and, um, I don’t want to disappoint him. That’s what worries me.

[ Sighs ] Can you blame me for worrying? As long as victor remains in town, remains in your life, there’s going to be trouble. My uncle has no hold over me. I let the world believe he was dead. He returned the favor. We’re even. All debts are paid. And besides, he’s behind bars. He’s about to be shipped off to the hague or some other wsb facility, never to be heard from again. You promise? Promise. Now, relax. Enjoy your big night. Everything is going to be all right. Robert, don’t do this. We don’t need victor. We can track peter on our own. We can. What is it? What happened? This isn’t just about finding peter. Of course it isn’T. Victor was director of the wsb. He knows where the bodies are buried, the blown ops that can’t see the light of day. They just don’t want him to talk. Scott: Okay, all the paperwork has been signed, sealed, and delivered. Come on, open up. Now, tell me where liesl is so I can go there and get her. Wait a minute. What are you doing? Hey, hey, hey, hey! We had a deal here, cassadine!

[ Cell door closes ]

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