General Hospital Transcript

 

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Dante, wait. Um, I’m heading over to charlie’S. Do you need me to swing by the dry cleaner’s and pick your suit up for the wedding?

Well, I would if I had remembered to drop it off, but I didn’T. Darn suit.

Well, lucky for you, you have a girlfriend who was thoughtful enough, and I did it for you already.

You did?

I did.

Oh. Well, how am I going to ever repay you for doing that?

Um, I can think of a few things.

I can, too. Hopefully we’re thinking the same thing. And you can consider this a down payment.

Okay.

Mm.

Okay, well, you got to get in there and have that conversation with your dad.

Yeah, I know. Any pointers?

Good luck.

[Laughter]

I’ll see you.

Coast is clear, cody.

I guess I’m not as slick as I thought. Um, I’m out of cereal. And mama q said that I could just come here-

 

yeah, don’t bother. I know why you’re really here.

You do?

Yeah. You want to know if you’re going to get fired.

[Scoffs]

Don’t waste a single second feeling sorry for a lying grifter like cody bell.

It’s just that cody has always been very nice to me. I’m having trouble seeing him the way you do.

Oh, my god, okay, that’s because you’re a sweet summer child. I’ve seen his type before. When I used to go to atlantic city, sharpies like cody were a dime a dozen. They flex their muscles, flash their pearly whites, and then saunter away before you even realize their grubby mitts had made off with your wallet!

You paint quite a vivid picture, gladys. Can’t wait for your memoir.

Okay, my point is, you can’t trust somebody like cody. So, if he comes around spouting nonsense-

 

what kind of nonsense?

Who knows? He would say anything to stay in your good graces… and close to your money.

You sure you don’t need me to stay? I can get dr. Michaels to cover for me.

No, hey, I’m–I’m positive. It’s just a routine follow-up. I’m sure dr. Navarro will tell us that we have the green light to keep trying.

Well, you know what I say-

always listen to your doctor’s advice, always.

You do say that a lot.

[Laughter]

Can you believe it? This time next year, we may have a baby lansing-ashford.

Or is it a baby ashford-lansing?

Hmm. Okay, well, negotiations set to resume later tonight, counselor.

Oh.

So this is kim nero’s stuff, huh?

Yeah, when she moved to manhattan, kim kept some of my stuff in case I, uh-

I made it home. This… this is oscar’s browns hat. Man, the only thing that he loved more than his music was his favorite football team. Wore this all the time.

[Exhales deeply] Kim said this was going to be hard, but touching my boy’s things, seeing them, you know… losing a child is hard enough, but losing one right after you find out that you’re a father is-

 

it’s absolutely my worst nightmare.

Alexis? Hi.

Hi.

I hope I didn’t startle you.

No, no. Sorry, I’m–I’m in a bit of a fog today.

Oh, yeah. Well, the last few days have been pretty surreal. I just came from visiting with anna. She’s recuperating very nicely.

Good. That’s great news. Any word about spencer and ace?

We have some good leads. We just need a little bit more information in order to get their exact location.

Laura, I’m sorry, really. I only wish I knew what victor had planned.

Maybe you know more than you realize.

Trina, are you okay? What–what are you doing here?

[Door closes] What are you wearing?

Stuff from lost and found. One of the guards took me and let me take my pick. But it’s not my personal style of choice.

[Laughs]

It’s definitely a lot warmer than my ball gown.

I can’t believe that they left you in here with me. I thought that uncle victor wanted to keep us separated.

Yeah, maybe that was his original plan. But with all this commotion on deck-

I even overheard one of the guards saying they need all hands.

They’re consolidating areas to guard? They might be bringing dr. Obrecht in here next.

Spencer… I’m scared.

Does the pikeman shipment conflict with your son’s wedding?

I am not going to let anything interfere with michael and willow’s big day.

[Knock at door] Yeah?

[Door opens]

Hey. Um, am I interrupting?

No, we were just finishing up some business. Deliver this. Take the rest of the day off.

You got it.

[Sighs]

[Dramatic music]

I did not expect you to come by. What’s up?

Uh, I just wanted to know if you wanted to get lunch with me later on today.

Why today?

It’s as good a day as any other, right? Why, you got plans or something?

Yeah, I’m going to your brother’s wedding.

Ah… no, no, you’re not.

Hey.

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Listen to me–whatever my uncle victor has planned next, you know that i would never let him hurt you. You know that, right?

I know, I know. I know you would do everything you can to stop him. You proved that on deck. But what if there’s a reason you can’t help me? What if he hurts both of us?

Uncle victor is out of his mind right now. He’s drunk on power. It’s emboldened by his own inflated savior complex. But I do believe that there is still a shred of humanity that’s left inside of him.

I know you don’t want to hear this right now…

[Dramatic music] But we can’t count on that.

I know. Right now the only thing that we can rely on is each other. But I swear to you, as long as we are together, there is nothing that we can’t face.

 

We are going to find trina.

I want to believe you, man. I want to believe you, but the longer it’s taking-

I just found out that trina might be my daughter. I can’t lose her now.

You’re not going to lose her. You two are going to have lots more time together.

[Sighs] Drew, my bad-

bringing up my stuff in the middle of oscar’s things. I know it can’t be easy for you to be here.

What are you talking about? This is worth it, okay? The key to finding trina might be in one of these boxes. Now, look, kim gave oscar some of my things in hopes it would help tell him my story. And I realize it’s a long shot, but maybe we come across something from my days as a seal-

something, anything that tells us about project demeter. Okay, this–this is all… I gave oscar all these things. I got a harmonica in here. I got-

what do you got?

Military stuff.

Well, keep looking through that.

Look, I got bedtime stories. I got music theories… greek mythology.

Oscar kept that old thing? Oh, my god, I-

I used to tell him how much I loved these stories, and he wanted to learn all about ’em.

Yeah, well, it looks like it’s been pretty well thumbed through.

Yeah, if only teenage boys were as immortal as the gods in here, huh?

Yeah. Ooh, wait, what’s that?

 

That’s a map.

Victor has not included me or my daughters in any of his plans. Never really been privy to the inner workings of the cassadines. I’m kind of cassadine adjacent.

Well, that’s probably why you’re sane.

[Chuckles sarcastically]

Yeah. But think–do you have any childhood memories of victor?

There was always tension between my father and victor. My father was a monster. He was into power and greed, and victor-

 

[Chuckles] He had-

well, he fancied himself having loftier goals.

I wonder what those goals were.

Molly, good to see you.

Yeah, you, too. I’m a little confused, though. I-I thought I was just getting the results of my ultrasound.

After reviewing your ultrasound, I’d like to get some more thorough testing done.

Why? What did you see?

Nothing to be overly concerned with at this stage. But you’ve been experiencing pain and irregularity with your monthly cycle for a while now. I’d like to get to the bottom of what’s causing it.

Okay, and you want to do more testing today?

Yes. And this time, I’d like to do a biopsy.

Fired? Why would I be fi-

yeah, okay, I have been a little worried about what y’all are thinking ever since the incident.

Oh, you mean the incident where you were arrested, charged, and arraigned?

That’s the one.

Oh, yeah. Well, then you should be thanking me.

For the cereal?

No, for pleading your case. My dad wanted to fire you. Wasn’t so easy changing his mind. He’s been in a bad mood with all this elq stuff.

What does mama q think?

I don’t know. You’d have to ask her. But if you want to know my opinion, I think gladys corbin is a walking disaster. You know, she’s a mess. She’s always misplacing important things. I wouldn’t be surprised if-

if she left that bracelet lying around backstage at the nurses’ ball.

[Sighs] I’m glad that someone’s on my side.

Not quite. How did that bracelet end up in your coat pocket, cody?

 

 

Gladys set you up?

 

Yes.

God, she is a piece of work.

So you believe me?

I mean, I just-

I-I wouldn’t put it past her. But why?

I told gladys that I was going to tell sasha that she–gladys-

was not to be trusted.

Sam? If looks could kill-

 

believe me when I tell you some people just can’t be trusted. He is one of those types. He’s taking advantage of your good nature.

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Do you ever wish you could know someone’s secrets with one single glance?

It’s probably better for everyone in this town that we can’T.

That’s true.

Ooh, is that my dress for the wedding?

No, no, no, this is your dress for the day.

Oh, come on, when have I ever kept anything of yours?

When? Kristina, let me think-

um, my brown leather jacket, those really cool biker boots that have the zipper on the side, and, um-

and my leather pants.

I appreciate you looking out for me, but cody has had a really rough go in life, especially lately.

And so have you, which… is why I’ve been thinking. I think we could both use a vacation.

Whoa. That’s an abrupt change of topics.

[Laughs]

What prompted that?

I just think we could both use a little getaway.

Or is there some other reason you want to leave town?

No one was more shocked than me when that bracelet showed up in my tux jacket pocket, which I wasn’t even wearing at the time. I was onstage, taking my clothes off for a worthy cause.

Cody, have you been stealing from my family?

What? N-no.

I had to ask. Sorry, you’ve just been given free rein around this house. Should I be checking my jewelry case?

[Laughs] Brook lynn, uh, no offense, but, uh, your stuff isn’t exactly my style. No, I’m not a thief. I was framed, okay? I left the tux jacket back in the dressing room. That had to be when someone planted it in there.

Okay, let’s say I believe you. Where is your proof?

With things the way they are with you and michael, you showing up crashing the wedding, that’s just going to fan the flames–don’t do that.

That’s not what I’m doing.

Okay.

Uh, michael’s invited me.

He did? I-I didn’t know that.

Okay, there’s no need to take me on a pity lunch.

[Chuckles]

I’m going to be celebrating with the family tonight.

That’s great.

[Laughs]

That’s great. I mean, I know how much the thought of you not being there was probably eating you up. That’s good. You and nina are making some progress.

Nina’s not invited.

I am so happy that michael and willow decided to move the wedding up.

Oh, I know. With everything they’re going through, they deserve one perfect day.

So is it giving you any ideas? Are you and dante next?

[Laughs] No, no, no, dante and I are–are good just the way things are right now. But let’s talk about your life for a change.

[Door closes]

Oh, no, no, no-

oh, hey, dex. Perfect timing-

I need backup here.

Uh, I’m actually here for sonny.

Oh, okay. Well, I guess that’s my cue.

Okay.

Hi, dex.

Sam. He wanted me to give you this.

[Indie rock music playing]

 

I can’t believe my dad did this.

Why would I need to get out of town?

[Laughs]

Next month is the two-year anniversary of when you got shot.

After… brando refused cyrus renault’s order to shoot me. If I hadn’t gotten mixed up with those shady people, my son would never have been in that position. I will always regret that.

But look at how far you’ve come, gladys. You should be really proud of yourself. Some memories are hard to face. I know that better than anyone. Look, I can’t get away right now, but you should book a trip for yourself. Use my credit card.

You’re very generous. But you gave me a salary, remember?

[Chuckles] I can pay.

Then how about you let me cover any upgrades?

Well, um, the resort I was looking at does have an incredible spa package.

[Chuckles] Then consider yourself all pampered. I’ve got to run.

 

[Sighs contentedly]

[Dramatic music]

[Door closes]

I got to tell you, this is the first time that I wished I were in the inner circle of the cassadines. Maybe I could help.

No, it’s okay. I know you’re doing as much as you can.

What about nikolas? Have you heard from him?

You know…

[Sighs] The international news picked up this story. So, even if nikolas left the country, he would still be aware of what’s happening here.

And still he hasn’t been in touch?

No, nobody’s heard a word from him. I mean, I-it’s fine for him to walk away from me-

fair, I suppose, maybe from his work. But from his two sons?

Mm.

No, right? For him to be missing in action, knowing how much danger spencer and ace are in-

 

what if he doesn’t have a choice?

Is this oscar’s handwriting?

No, that’s–that’s mine.

Okay, good. Now, is this a travel map or something more?

I don’t remember this map at all. I have no idea why it was hidden in this book. So, if I had to guess, I would guess something more.

Drew, look at that. There’s a mark in the corner.

Wait, that’s the-

that’s the sign for virgo.

I’ve seen this before. Hang on. First, the canteen and then the map. I never realized you were so into astrology.

I am not. I-I mean, I was-

I was born in september.

Canteen makes sense-

marking it as yours. But why the hell is there a virgo sign embossed on a world map?

I don’t know-

maybe there’s something in here that can help explain it. This is the pa-

this is where it was.

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait. Here you go. “Versions of mythology differ, “but the most popular cites that virgo has ties “to demeter… the goddess of fertility and agriculture.”

Demeter… as in project demeter.

Yeah, the assignment that victor was so keen on knowing everything about. This is the link.

I bet you wish you never followed me on this doomed ghost ship, huh?

[Sighs]

What?

I’m afraid for our lives. And I’m-

and I wish your baby brother wasn’t at risk. But I’m glad I’m with you. Any doubts about being with you are gone.

That’s a big mistake, miss robinson. The man that you’re crushing on is a known reprobate.

Oh, is that so?

Yeah, he’s a convicted felon.

Oh, no!

He’s a spendthrift, an entitled bourgeois, hot-tempered good-for-nothing.

Hmm, yeah, that-

that sounds about right.

Hey.

Except one detail.

Hmm?

You’re not the man that I’m crushing on, spencer. You’re so much more than that.

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Marked with the symbol for virgo, but this cannot be a coincidence. I mean, virgo, project demeter, and the map. Hey, maybe we should take this to the wsb.

No, I know what to do.

Could nikolas be one of victor’s captives?

I don’t think so. Trina didn’t mention seeing him on the “haunted star.” And if I’m being honest, I-

I hate to admit this, but I think my son fled town to avoid his legal problems.

You know how much I love my nephew. I also know he’s made a lot of mistakes. But there is still time for him to do the right thing.

I hope you’re right. But even so, I am determined to find my grandsons and bring them home.

[Sniffles]

Alexis, mayor collins.

Hi.

My mom is completely focused on finding the “haunted star.”

Yes, I know. Uh, you don’t have to convince me about how hard your mother works. The city of port charles is very lucky to have her.

Victor is not going to get away with this.

No, he is not. So, uh, I have some calls that I need to make. Let me know if you hear anything, all right? Nice to see you again.

Good to see you.

[Sighs] She’s justifiably worried.

Why do I get the feeling mayor collins isn’t the only one?

All of the symptoms you’re having, combined with what I saw in your ultrasound, could indicate endometriosis.

I’ve heard of that, but what exactly is it?

It’s a condition in which the endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, often leading to cramping, heavy menstrual flow, and pain during intercourse.

Is it rare?

Actually, it affects roughly 10% of all women.

And a biopsy would confirm if I have it?

It’s more definitive than imaging. I’ll scrape off a few cells and send them to the lab, where a pathologist will examine them under a microscope. Don’t worry-

it’s–it’s a quick procedure with relatively little discomfort. But we don’t have to do it today, if you need a little time to think about it.

[Dramatic music]

No, honestly, uh, let’s just get it over with. I have to know what’s happening in my body… and not just for my sake.

Well, how’s nina taking that?

Well, she wants me to go to the wedding, even though she’s not invited.

Well, that’s gracious of her.

Ah, nina is gracious, but I know it hurts her that she can’t be at her daughter’s wedding. And I also believe that michael isn’t the one who wants me there. It’s willow’s idea.

What am I looking at?

My dad knows that I’ve been wanting something more out of my life, and he just found a way to give it to me.

You’re right… unlimited drinks by the beach is important. Um, what’s the difference in price? Um, you know what? Doesn’t matter. You sold me. And I will call you back.

Taking a trip?

Sure am.

It sounds pretty high end.

Well, we all spend on what matters to us. Apparently what matters to you is cody bell.

[Chuckles] Did I hear right that you bailed him out?

If I had any actual proof that I was innocent, I could get the charges dropped. All I have is my word, which, yes, I know, doesn’t go very far in this town.

I know what it’s like not to be trusted, to have everyone assume you have some ulterior motive. But for what it’s worth…

[Sighs] I don’t think you’re the stealing type.

Sasha think so?

I don’t know. Gladys corbin is her mother-in-law, and they are really close. I’m sure she’s upset.

I hate this. She’s the last person in the world I want to hurt.

Let’s say you’re right and that you were framed. You have any idea who would set you up?

[Dramatic music]

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Yeah, I posted cody’s bail.

Why? He was caught dead to rights. They found the missing bracelet in his pocket.

So I heard.

Then why bail him out?

Because I’m not sure he did it.

Sasha, hi. Did you bring me all the deception goodies?

Yes.

Okay, great. I am just going to… put these in here and get out of here.

Sasha…

[Sighs] I really hope you don’t think I did this.

Honestly, I don’t know what to believe.

I didn’t steal anything, much less some bracelet that gladys was wearing. I wouldn’t do that to you. You’re my friend.

Am I? Or were you just using me.

Using you for what?

You tell me.

[Scoffs] Okay, look, I’m not going to deny that I made some mistakes. I mean, how I treated britt, for one, which you know because I trusted you enough to tell you. But you saw how much I regret what happened with her. I’ve grown a lot this year.

I thought you did.

You don’t now?

I’m not sure. Gladys made some good points.

Don’t listen to anything that woman says!

Why shouldn’t I?

Because she’s the one who set me up.

These are listings of properties that can be used as transitional housing for homeless youth.

Uh, I-I don’t understand.

That other day when I came to see my dad, I was telling him I was thinking about opening up a restaurant. And he pointed out that something that time-consuming would interfere with my job here and my volunteer work at the youth center. And he’s right, but he also understood that I’ve been searching for a greater sense of purpose and responsibility.

[Indie rock music playing]

Corinthos-davis house. Your dad’s opening a charity in your name?

I mean, he even highlighted the ones that have industrial kitchens. He found a way to combine all my interests in one place.

That’s a really thoughtful gift.

Yeah, it is.

But it doesn’t surprise me. I mean, my dad just gets me. He sees what’s in my heart, and he protects his own. I just wish everyone could see the sonny corinthos that I do.

Does it really matter who invited you, whether it was willow or michael?

Well, a little bit, but, you know, it’s a good first step. But I know it matters to nina.

Yeah, I mean, this could be one of the last times she gets to celebrate anything with her daughter.

Grandchildren are going to be at the wedding. And, you know, she misses seeing wiley and amelia.

That’s tough. It’s going to get tougher the sicker willow gets, too.

It’s really hard for nina to see her suffer.

[Sighs] Well… we are all praying for willow’s recovery. And whether it’s michael and willow raising their kids together or-

and god forbid, michael doing it on his own, that doesn’t mean that nina is going to be accepted.

[Dramatic music] What is that going to do to your and nina’s relationship, if you’re back in and she’s left out?

Well, it seems like we’re all on edge.

“Understanding als”? Is there–is there something you want to talk about?

It’s not for me, tj. It’s–it’s for a friend.

 

I’m sorry about your friend.

 

From what I understand already and what I read in that pamphlet, the progression is brutal.

Well, no two patients are the same. But, yes, is a rare and devastating neurological disease with no cure.

What I would like to know is… is there any hope?

Laura, there you are. Your office said we’d find you here.

Is there news about victor?

We may have found something to lead us to the “haunted star.”

What is it?

We think it has to do with drew’s past and victor’s future.

You mean a lot to me… more than you’ll ever know. I just wish that we were having this conversation literally anywhere else.

[Chuckles]

Oh…

dating you is an adventure, spencer.

[Both chuckle] You challenge me. And with you…

I want to experience everything I never have.

“Everything”?

Everything.

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I’d like to start new experiences now.

[Soft music]

This is not how I pictured our first time.

Oh, you pictured it, huh?

Well, I just don’t want you to regret…

losing my virginity?

It is a big… deal for you. And it should be special.

 

Where I do it or when isn’t what makes it special, spencer. What makes it special… is that it’s you and me.

This could be our only chance to feel this close again. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring.

 

We were looking through some of my old things, and we found this book of mythology, saying that virgo has ties to demeter, as in operation demeter.

Which is what?

Which is a black op that I was involved in when I was a seal. And I don’t remember anything about it at all. But in the book of mythology, there was a map hidden there. And you can see right-

right here, there’s a symbol. And the map is embossed. You see right here? It’s embossed with the symbol virgo.

And there’s obviously something of value to be discovered at one of those circled locations.

Or at each of them. Huh. What kind of mysterious treasure could this be?

And why will victor stop at nothing to find it?

And where is he headed to first?

Well, it depends how you define hope. I’m sure the neurologist I’m shadowing would be happy to answer questions for you and your friend. Now, dr. Bronson won’t know the specifics about your friend’s case, but he’s incredibly knowledgeable, and he’s on the forefront of research for diseases like als.

Good, thank you.

Excuse me, dr. Ashford. Dr. Navarro is finishing up with miss lansing-davis.

Great, thank you.

Molly’s seeing dr. Navarro? Isn’t she an ob?

I sent your cells to the lab. We should have the results in a few days.

Sounds like you think that’s just a formality, though?

I’d like to hold off on giving you an official diagnosis until I see all your results.

But unofficially?

With your symptoms and based on my physical exams and the imaging we’ve done, it’s highly likely that you do have endometriosis. In less severe cases, it can be treated with hormone therapy and pain management.

And in the more severe cases?

Commonly a laparoscopy or a laparotomy.

Surgery?

Don’t worry about that right now, okay? We’ll cross that bridge if we come to it. Let’s just take this one step at a time.

I have one more question. Um… how will this diagnosis affect my plans to have a baby with tj?

It’s, uh, great that your father’s doing this for you… and the kids that you’re going to help.

Yeah, I’m–I’m really lucky. My mom and my sisters are amazing. And they–they love and accept me completely. But no one gets me like my dad. He’s always been my biggest champion. I don’t know what I’d do without him.

What more proof do you need? Cody was caught red-handed. He’s a low-class crook spinning lies and tall tales and using the fact that she sees the good in everyone to cozy up to my vulnerable daughter-in-law just when she lost her husband.

Well, it is in the hands of the authorities now. But the bracelet wasn’t even sasha’S. So the real victim here is the jeweler.

A crime is a crime.

Yes, it is. But tell me something, gladys. Why are you taking it so personally?

I was dancing onstage with magic milo. My–my tux jacket was in the dressing room. That’s when gladys planted the bracelet on me. And then she led the search backstage.

She would never do such a thing.

She would… and she did. Sasha, look, I’m–I’m sorry. I-I really didn’t want to tell you this way, but gladys framed me.

Why on earth would she do that?

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Nina and I are going to be fine. I don’t think either of us expected to reconcile with our kids overnight. But I’ve–I’ve–I’ve been seeing a real growth in nina and willow’s relationship.

Well, that’s great.

[Dramatic music] I’m hoping the same thing for you and michael.

Yeah, it’s all going to work out, you know? I mean, I-

call me an optimist.

I don’t–I don’t think I’d ever call you an optimist.

Okay, call me a realist.

[Both laugh] But you know what? Someday when this is all over, we’re all-

and that includes nina-

going to be a family again.

 

The, uh, pikeman shipment arrives tonight. I’ll let you know what I come up with.

Give me one good reason why gladys would frame you for stealing that bracelet.

[Chuckles] I could give you several thousand.

I’m sorry?

[Sighs] No, no, I’m sorry, because I… I can’t tell you.

I told gladys that I was

going to tell sasha that she, gladys, was not to be trusted.

What did gladys do that you need to warn sasha?

I can’t tell you that.

Why not?

Because I like my kneecaps exactly where they are. But I’m telling you the truth. I-

please believe me.

I’m supposed to believe you over my mother-in-law, the woman who held me when I was sobbing over the loss of my child, who stepped up to be my guardian when my husband died? Gladys has been there for me during the worst times in my life, and you expect me to take your side over hers?

This is all my fault. I-

I should have told you my suspicions weeks ago, but I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.

What suspicions?

Well, you remember how I said, with gladys, you need to trust but verify? I’m sorry, sasha. I was wrong. You can’t even trust her.

No, cody. The person I can no longer trust is you.

 

Everything okay in here?

[Chuckles] Just great.

 

I was the one wearing the bracelet. It would have been my responsibility to replace it. And as a cop’s girlfriend, you should be more discerning. Supporting cody is a mistake.

[Scoffs] Would that be a mistake for me or for you?

 

Hi, mom. Hey, I-I didn’t expect to see you here.

Hi, sweetie.

Hey.

Hi.

How’d it go?

Honey, what’s wrong?

So, if we go by what trina told us when she was able to call us on the satellite phone that night-

 

the “haunted star’s” heading?

Yes, it–it would be moving in this direction, right? Just to this one circled location on that very likely course.

Then we may know where the ship is headed.

And we could stop victor.

And get our loved ones back home.

[Exhales deeply]

[Ship groans]

You okay?

What the heck was that?

You hear that?

I don’t hear anything.

Exactly, because the ship stopped.

It’s docked.

What?

We’ve reached land.

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we need to deal with this right now to mitigate the damage. As soon as possible, call me back.

That sounded bad. What’s going on?

If we don’t do something soon, valentin could destroy elq.

Time is running out. This may be the last chance for nina and willow, and I know you’re capable of rising above. I’ve seen you do it with me, for avery’s sake. Won’t you do it with nina for willow’s?

[Doorbell rings]

What are you doing here? Where’s ava?

She’s not here.

Well, where is she?

She’s out.

When will she be back?

I’m not sure. Hopefully not too long. Is something wrong?

Yeah, my daughter’s dying.

Yeah, we’re all torn up about willow. We’re all trying to support her as best we can.

Of course. I know you all are. I shouldn’t have snapped. It’s just I really needed to talk to ava. What are you doing here?

I was here when ava had to leave, so I told her I’d watch avery.

Ok. Well, I’m here now. I’ll wait for ava. I promise not to leave until ava comes home, so I’ll watch avery. You can go.

Yeah, I don’t think so.

[Knock at door]

Hey, portia, I just heard. Trina is missing?

Trina’s on the “haunted star.”

So then it’s true then. Victor kidnapped her too.

No. No. No. You would think that. But no, she chose to go on that boat. My daughter is in danger, and this is all spencer cassadine’s fault.

Curtis.

Drew. Thank you for coming right away, man.

What’s this about trina? I just heard she’s missing.

Yeah, it was confirmed that she’s on the “haunted star.”

What the hell? Victor took her along with spencer, the baby, obrecht. What’s the purpose of kidnapping all of them?

He didn’t kidnap her. Victor doesn’t even know she’s on board. I’m just not sure how long she can stay hidden from him and his men.

So glad you could join us.

Just get off me! Get off me!

Trina.

Spencer!

Back off. Back off.

You all right? You all right?

I’m ok. Don’t do anything to make them hurt you.

Oh, how touching. Well, I suggest you take her advice, spencer, and settle down, or I’ll have them take trina away. Well, let me officially welcome you on board. Oh, my, you really are a little slip of a thing, aren’t you? No wonder my men missed you when you slipped on board.

I’m not “a little slip” or a “thing,” mr. Cassadine.

My apologies. A poor choice of words. However, it’s too bad that spencer disobeyed orders and told you where he was going.

Spencer told me nothing. I had a feeling that something was bothering him, and I followed him myself.

Well, how industrious of you. And have you enjoyed the cruise so far?

 

Mein gott! Where did she come from?

Now, liesl, allow me to introduce la saboteur, the reason for our delay, the stowaway who’s been scurrying around the ship causing all kinds of trouble to our engines.

I wondered why we’d stopped.

Indeed. You see, it was the sabotage, plus the missing walkie-talkie that made me think that perhaps we had an uninvited guest on board. So I had my men call a fake drill. I figured that you, assuming spencer’s cabin was unguarded, would make your way there. And voil, here we are. But you shouldn’t feel too badly about it. It’s a common mistake to equate initial success with ongoing effectiveness. One assumes that once something’s worked once, it’ll go on working indefinitely. See, your advantage was surprise. Once you lost that, well, here we are. But you are clever, I’ll give you that. So perhaps you’ll help me decide what to do with you.

[Tense music]

[Dramatic music]

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Leave? Carly, I’m here. I can watch avery.

I promised ava I would stay.

No, that’s not the reason. You don’t trust me alone with her.

Ava asked me to stay. I agreed. I want to be here if avery wakes up. Draw whatever conclusion you want, nina.

You know what? That’s ridiculous. Because avery, she is very comfortable with me. And the past few months, I’ve spent a lot more time with her than you have.

Ok. If you insist on staying, that’s fine. We shouldn’t talk to each other. It’s a really big house. Pick whatever room you want. Just don’t wake up avery, ok?

I am not going to wake up a sleeping child. Wow, you really think the worst of me, don’t you? It was your idea, wasn’t it?

What?

You told michael not to invite me to willow’s wedding.

Is elq in trouble? I know there was a dip in the market recently, but what does that have to do with valentin?

You know about the elq stock drop?

It’s our family business, dad. Yes, I keep up. I know that the stock took a hit when valentin’s death was announced, but then you stepped in as ceo and things stabilized, and that you have been the consistent leader you always were.

Yes, I demonstrated to the shareholders and the market that elq was still strong. And then news came out about valentin’s death being a ploy, and that’s when the stock took yet another hit. It appears that the market doesn’t like the idea of a con man running the company.

But valentin didn’t fakehis own death because of elq. It’s not like he was embezzling money and then took off.

It doesn’t matter. With all the craziness and corruption that goes on on wall street these days, people are skittish. Once shareholders and financial partners lose faith in a company, that company’s days are numbered.

You have raised a very intelligent and courageous young woman. But what was trina thinking sneaking on to that boat like that?

She wasn’T. She wasn’t thinking. She was following. She was following spencer, following spencer into some shady situation, like a moth to a flame. And I’m so utterly terrified right now, I can’t even tell you. And I can’t go home, because curtis isn’t there. It makes it even more lonely. And I can’t work. All I can do is think about all the ways trina could be hurting.

I understand, portia. I do. But we need to keep in mind how smart and capable she is.

But not when it comes to spencer. I mean, she loses all common sense when it comes to him. How many times has he lied to her? When he first met her, he said that his name was victor, probably because he idolizes his great uncle victor.

He may have at the time, but he doesn’t any longer.

So trina managed to get a phone call out?

Amazingly, she called portia on a satellite phone that she found. Portia came out and flagged down jordan, laura, and me to let us listen on speakerphone. Trina even managed to give us the ship’s heading with laura’s help.

Well, that’s great. I mean, the heading narrows things down. But did she say anything about an exact location?

The gps locator was disabled, so we were unable to track the “haunted star” remotely. Trina heard some men coming, so she had to go. I told her to leave the phone there. Now, you know I hated telling her to do that. But, you know, if victor knew that one of his phones was missing, it would alert him that he had a stowaway.

No, that’s a good call.

Well, maybe, but I haven’t had any contact from trina since, and it’s driving me crazy. Laura convinced me not to storm the pcpd, so I’m just staying close here waiting for trina to reach out and manage another call to portia.

Wait, portia’s here?

Yeah. She’s in her office.

And you’re out here?

Yeah.

I’m sorry, man. I’m sorry you guys can’t be going through this together.

You know what? Given the situation, it’s probably best. Anyway, I needed to talk to you. I called you here for a reason.

Ok. Whatever I can do.

I need you to tell me more about your connection to victor cassadine.

Leave trina alone, uncle victor.

You’re hardly in a position to protect her.

That’s not going to stop me from trying.

Dr. Obrecht, a word, now.

[Dramatic music] So you enjoyed your reading?

The properties of the pathogen are fascinating, very complex, and virtually unstoppable.

Are you saying it’s beyond your abilities, that you’re not capable of producing a vaccine?

 

Nein. I’ve already conceived several protocols that could work.

I knew you would rise to the challenge.

I haven’t agreed to help you.

Yet.

You sure you’re all right?

Watch yourself.

We’re just talking.

Let them talk. They can’t plan anything with us standing right here.

I’m ok. The guard didn’t try to hurt me. I’m sorry. I’m sorry I fell for the trap. I blew it.

No, it’s ok. You ran circles around these morons for 24 hours, and you stopped the ship. That’s all that matters.

I at least did that.

Trina, it’s ok. You may have saved us. We’re going to get out of this.

[Dramatic music]

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And you wonder why I didn’t want to leave avery with you. You’re delusional. If willow and michael didn’t invite you to their wedding, it’s because they don’t want you there, plain and simple.

Just be honest with me. When you found out that michael was going to invite sonny to the wedding, you didn’t encourage willow to shut me out?

Michael invited sonny?

Oh, you didn’t know? You mean-

you mean michael and willow didn’t ask your permission for michael to invite his father to his own wedding? Will wonders never cease?

Ok, I get it. Michael invited sonny but not you. And sonny accepted, even though you were excluded.

I wanted sonny to go to the wedding, because I know how much his relationship with his son means to him.

Maybe more than I thought.

What is-

what is that supposed to mean?

Sounds like sonny has finally gotten his priorities straight. I mean, I don’t really give a damn what sonny does anymore, but he is michael and donna’s father. And it just makes me glad that sonny is finally choosing to put his family ahead of you.

[Tense music]

Laura and I were talking about esme and how tricky her memory situation is. And then I remembered you telling me that victor cassadine used a tarot card on you to trigger a memory.

Yeah, but it didn’t work. Talk to me, man. Where are you going with this?

Victor was hell-bent on getting you to remember something. I mean, according to you, he went to a lot of trouble.

Yeah, I think it was the main reason he put up with peter august for as long as he did, because peter was promising victor that he would deliver something that I was supposed to remember.

But could it lead to something that tells us where he’s headed? Anything at all?

Look, I get why you’re heading down this road. Trina might be your daughter. But I think you’re grasping at straws.

Hey, I’ll take a straw.

All I know is that victor wanted information about something called operation demeter.

Operation demeter. This means nothing to you?

I mean, I’m reasonably certain that it was a black op that I was involved in when I was a navy seal, but you know that time of my life I’ve got huge gaps. When I first found out that victor really wanted information about this operation demeter, I tried to remember. I tried to do everything. I-

I sat for hours going over my service records, although most of it was redacted. But I was just trying to piece together everything that was listed there, but I just couldn’t remember. I got nothing.

Damn. Ok. Ok. And you were involved in the plot to overthrow victor with valentin and anna, right?

I mean, yeah, just at the very end. But yeah.

Ok. Drew, I need you to tell me everything you know about victor cassadine.

Spencer has caused trina nonstop heartache, but now she’s vulnerable. Did trina tell you what happened after the wedding?

I know that-

that curtis might be her father.

Did she tell you that we’ve been estranged ever since? Same thing with curtis. I messed up. I kept the truth from all of them, because I wanted to give trina the best life I possibly could. At least that’s what I told myself anyway.

Our lies always seem to catch up with us, don’t they? I know all about making mistakes in the name of doing what’s best for your child. Portia, you were just-

you’re just being the best mom that you could be.

Thank you for that, but the damage is already done. Trina thinks that spencer is the only one that she can count on, so she followed him into danger. I just wish that she had never met him. If she survives this, i promise you that I’ll make sure that she never sees him again.

What are we doing out here?

I am growing so tired of your short-sightedness.

There’s nothing to see but darkness.

And even more tired of your game, spencer. I’m giving you one last chance to join me. I’m not just offering you the opportunity of being part of my legacy. I’m giving you a front row seat to be a part of a glorious future of this planet, unburdened by overpopulation. Now, I already have ace to carry on the cassadine name, but I was hoping to have you by my side.

By your side when you reduce the world’s population? Sick.

Hard choices have to be made to rebalance the ratio of people to natural resources on this planet. And without antibiotics and modern medicine, population attrition would have already happened naturally. I’m just trying to right the scale.

I cannot be a part of this, uncle.

Don’t fool yourself, spencer. Oh, there is steel in that spine. You took your father’s son from him and then drove him out, for heaven’s sakes. Well, you certainly possess that clarity of mind and purpose to do whatever is necessary. You are a cassadine.

Spencer is nothing like you. He has a good heart despite what his family wants him to be. He told me about you and helena, and he will never be that person.

Oh, come on, spencer. You’re way too smart to forfeit your legacy for a pretty face.

Trina is so much more than that. She’s the bravest person that I know. She never shies away from the truth, and she knows right from wrong, and thanks to her, I’m starting to figure that out for myself. I don’t share your vision, uncle victor. And I’ll never join you no matter what you do to me.

Oh, spencer, you break my heart. Throw her over the side.

[Screams]

No! No!

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I know spencer pretty well, portia. And it’s true that he was once reckless and vindictive, entitled, petty, but now-

 

don’t tell me he’s a changed man.

Since he met trina, there’s been a shift in him.

Trina shouldn’t have to be spencer cassadine’s conscience.

No argument there. But this change that I’ve seen in spencer since he’s come back to port charles, it can be directly tied to trina.

And any pain trina had can be directly tied back to spencer.

I can’t argue that. If she chooses to be with spencer, I think that we all need to respect that, right? And you and trina may never reconcile if you keep badmouthing him.

And that might be a moot point. We may never reconcile if she doesn’t make it back.

Dad, no disrespect, but do you think maybe you’re overreacting? I mean, elq has had downturns in the past, and it’s always come out stronger.

I don’t overreact; the market does. And a good investor lives for this. Our stock drops, and shareholders get nervous and start selling. The next thing you know, in come the corporate raiders. The first sign of weakness, and the sharks start circling. I’m going to have to make some tough decisions to streamline, cut costs, but I really don’t want to have to fire thousands of employees to do it.

God, it’s that bad, huh? Well, what can we do?

Well, we have to reassure the market that elq is stable and strong. But valentin has yet to even talk to the press to explain his actions.

Well, that’s because anna nearly died. She’s been in the icu, and valentin hasn’t left her side.

I’m not asking him to hold a press conference, but he could put out a written statement. The longer he stays silent, the worse it looks, and he won’t even return my phone calls.

Dad, it’s not the first thing on his mind right now.

Well, it should be. Anna is being well taken care of at gh. Valentin is our ceo. The health and well-being of this company is his responsibility, and I thought he knew that. The quartermaines have always understood whether it’s grandfather or me or michael. We understand that to keep elq strong and stable, you need committed leadership. And I am starting to regret siding with valentin when michael and drew wanted to oust him.

I have never asked sonny to choose between me and his family. I never have, and I never will. I want him to go to that wedding, even if it’s without me.

It’s very noble. I’m sure sonny appreciates the sacrifice.

It’s not just that I’m missing my daughter’s wedding. But I’m missing what could be her last days, the daughter that I have never been able to really know, and that is your fault.

You’ve known willow for years. She’s known you. You were unfair to her when she was charlotte’s teacher. You attacked michael and willow in open court, and that just goes on and on and on. It’s any wonder willow doesn’t like you.

That was before we knew we were mother and daughter.

God, exactly. It was just fine for you to be a bitch to willow when she wasn’t a relative. And the only thing that’s different now is that you know she’s your daughter, and suddenly willow is wonderful. Willow has been wonderful all along, but you couldn’t see it. You still don’t see it. Willow is a person with wants and needs and her level of comfort. But you don’t get it. You don’t care. The only thing you care about is that she’s yours, your possession, your daughter. No wonder willow doesn’t want to be with you or around you. Instead of you facing that fact, you want to blame it all on me.

I made mistakes. I own my part. But it’s your fault that I don’t have a chance to earn willow’s forgiveness, because we’re running out of time. My daughter’s dying. And it is your fault, carly.

Ever since victor’s been back to port charles, he’s been focused on locating a code that’s etched into one of the diamonds in the ice princess necklace.

So all the killings-

luke spencer, the deputy mayor-

anna, valentin, lucy going missing, that was all over a necklace?

And anna and valentin learned that the code’s actually a set of coordinates indicating a bunker that victor’s brother, mikkos, hid something in that victor wants.

So now victor has the necklace?

Yeah, he acquired it the night of the nurses’ ball.

The same night he left on the “haunted star.”

Yeah, so presumably, he has the location of mikkos’ bunker, and that is where he’s headed.

And victor thought you knew the location of the bunker?

Yeah.

Then you need to remember-

drew, somehow, whatever it takes, man-

you have to remember trina’s life depends on it.

[Shouting]

Stop!

Halt. You have something to say?

Yes. Yes. I will agree to go along with whatever you want, whatever you say, as long as she’s not hurt.

So you’ll stop resisting?

Yes, as long as trina is safe, please. Please. I’ll go along with whatever you demand. I’ll-

I’ll be by your side. That’s what you want, that’s your plan, right, to shape the world?

Release her.

It’s ok. It’s all right. We’re going to be ok. People are coming.

Now, see, that’s where you’re wrong. No one can save you.

I just said I’d do whatever you want.

You really think I’m stupid enough to believe anything you say? I was looking for a partner, someone to share my vision. Instead, I got an ungrateful, duplicitous whelp ready to stab me in the back at a moment’s notice. Fine. You and trina can both drown.

[Screams]

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Don’t tell me you’re thinking of asking michael and drew to help you oust valentine, because the last time you did that, you double-crossed them, and your relationship has not been the same since.

It wasn’t a double-cross. It was a tactical adjustment. And I did what was best for elq.

You did what was best for you.

All right, ok, I did think that my position at elq would be stronger if valentin remained a ceo. But let’s be clear. At the time, elq was thriving under valentin’s leadership. There was no reason to vote him out.

But now circumstances have changed.

Yes, because he is all wrapped up in his family’s business while elq suffers. Look, I understand what valentin is going through right now on a personal level, but it won’t change my business decision. Valentin needs to go.

I didn’t give willow leukemia. And I didn’t kidnap liesl to delay the bone marrow transplant.

Of course not. But if you told the truth about the dna test, willow would have gotten that bone marrow transplant months ago, and she’d already be cancer-free.

We didn’t know about willow’s diagnosis months ago, nina.

Don’t you understand, carly? If willow knew that I was her mother, whether she accepted me or not, when the whole possibility of a bone marrow transplant came up, she would have come to me immediately, instead of waiting months and months through that farce that drew put everyone through looking for her birth parents. I was here all along.

I told you. The second I found out that willow had leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant, I told you you weren’t a match.

I wasn’t a match, but liesl, liesl is a match, and she would have gotten tested immediately. And this whole nightmare would have been done and over with.

I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize I had any more tears to cry.

Oh, please don’t be sorry. I get it, portia. I’m a mom, too.

I hope it’s not too late for me and trina.

It’s not. You know how I know that? She called you. When trina was in danger and scared she called her mom.

And she told me that she loved me, too.

[Laughs] I wasn’t sure that I would ever hear those words again from her, but now I wonder if that was the last time.

Those will be the first words she says to you when she sees you again. Believe it.

Yeah.

You know, I-

I should get home to avery.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

If you hear anything-

 

of course. Yes. I’ll keep you updated.

And, portia, when trina comes home, you two will have all the time you need to work things out. You will. Everything is going to work out.

You want to kill me? Is that what you did to my father? Or is he waiting for ace wherever we’re going?

I really don’t know where nikolas ran off to, and I really don’t care. You are as much of a disappointment to me, spencer. At least I still have ace that I can raise any way I want without outside influence.

Oh, no, my baby brother. He needs me. He needs me.

Goodbye, spencer. Victor! Victor! Victor, stop at once. This is-

this is nonsense.

Oh, you want to join them?

No. I want to use them.

[Dramatic music]

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You want the cold, hard truth, nina? I kept the dna test results a secret for willow’s sake, because she told me she didn’t want to find her birth mother and fear she’d turn out to be someone like you. You disrespected willow at every turn. You accused her of having an affair. You bothered her over and over again when you knew she was having a difficult pregnancy. I knew it would devastate willow to find out that a woman she hated turned out to be her mother. So don’t look at me as the cause of your non-relationship with your daughter. Take a look in the mirror. The blame lies solely on you.

And I should have the rest of my daughter’s life to be able to make it up to her, but I don’t because willow’s life is measured in days, and that’s you, carly. You stole that time from us. You did that.

[Tense music]

 

If I knew anything that could lead us to victor, I would tell you in a heartbeat. I just-

I can’t remember, man. I-

I can’T.

I get it. I’m sorry, buddy, for pushing you for information you don’t have.

Trina managed to get her hands on a satellite phone once. Maybe she can do it again.

Yeah, maybe. You know, even before I realized that trina might be my daughter, I just loved her to pieces. She’s so fun and so bright, and she definitely keeps me on my toes. And she’s principled, and I like that, just an amazing young woman. So imagine her keeping it together under those circumstances so focused and so brave. Drew, you know she had to be terrified.

You know what you sound like, don’t you? You sound like a proud father. And trina sounds just like you, unable to sit back without doing anything.

Excuse me. Portia, did trina call again?

No. I didn’t even realize that you were-

you were still here.

I couldn’t leave, not while trina is out there somewhere in danger.

Wait.

Why would you toss spencer and trina overboard when they could still be of use? I need subjects to test any vaccine I develop.

So you’re saying you’re on board, you’ll join my cause?

I think your cause is madness, but I can see that you’re committed to it, and I don’t want to die. Call it self-preservation.

Oh, come on, are you sure that’s all there is?

I certainly have no personal feelings for you if that’s what you’re implying. However, the science has merit. As a researcher, I’m intrigued by the challenge of creating a vaccine to combat such a-

such a complex pathogen. It would be a singular achievement.

There’s nothing out there like this.

If your experiment succeeds-

 

it will.

Or fails, it’s of no consequence to me. I am living a half-life since my britta’s death. But this challenge has awakened me. It’s-

it’s the first time I’ve felt alive again. It might even keep me going.

Trina, I’m so sorry. This is all my fault.

What are you talking about? I followed you.

No, if I had just left you alone, you’d still be safe in port charles.

Worried sick about you.

Yeah, but I know that you’d be ok.

And I would wonder where you were. At least this way we’re together.

I got to figure something out. I have to find a way to save you and my brother. I don’t know I’m going to do.

Hopefully someone will come and save us. We just need a little time.

Yeah. And maybe dr. Obrecht will give us just that. I just wish that I knew what she was thinking.

I don’t know, but I hate the idea of being a test subject.

Yeah, so do I, but if she can convince my uncle that she needs us alive, then maybe it can buy us some more time to figure out a solution before she turns us into human guinea pigs.

[Dramatic music]

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You know michael and drew are going to think something’s up the moment you try to reconcile with them.

Look, with all that’s gone on with willow, I’ve already made overtures to michael, and he knows it’s from my heart. And as far as drew and I, well, I see a path. I see a path there. He’s a reasonable guy. This is worth pursuing.

Huh.

What’s this? I thought you’d be thrilled at the possibility of some quartermaine family unity for a change.

I am. It’s just-

 

just what?

Blindsiding valentin and ousting him while his life is an upheaval and his guard is down-

 

it’s business, brook lynn. He’s a businessman.

He’s also a cassadine. Valentin is not someone you want as your enemy.

I wish that I could help. The only thing that I know about operation demeter is the name.

Maybe we can pressure the navy to unseal those records. What about robert’s connection with the wsb?

No. The navy won’t answer to the wsb. They won’t even acknowledge the op existed.

I can’t believe in this whole wide world there isn’t someone that can tell us what operation demeter was.

Wait a minute. Maybe there is.

Thank you for staying and keeping an eye on avery.

Oh. Any word on trina?

No. No. Unfortunately, it’s still a waiting game.

All right. Well, avery’s fine. She never woke up.

Good. Carly, is-

is everything ok?

Nina was here.

Oh. Oh. How did that go?

How did it go? Let me say this, if you ever feel compelled to give me advice, don’t, ok?

 

You want the cold,

hard truth? I kept the dna test results a secret for willow’s sake, because she told me she didn’t want to find her birth mother and fear she’d turn out to be someone like you. You disrespected willow at every turn. You accused her of having an affair. You bothered her over and over again when you knew she was having a difficult pregnancy. I knew it would devastate willow to find out that a woman she hated turned out to be her mother. So don’t look at me as the cause of your non-relationship with your daughter. Take a look in the mirror.

The blame lies solely on you.

Sanctimonious bitch. Nothing is ever your fault, is it, carly?

Carly invested in aurora when the plan was to merge that company with elq. But if carly bought aurora’s stock, knowing there was a merger on the horizon, isn’t that insider trading? And she and drew could both be open to prosecution if anybody finds out.

Well, it might be time for carly to face some consequences of her own.

[Engine turning over]

Copy that. Ambrose reports the engine should be repaired within the hour.

Oh, that’s good news. It seems you didn’t cost us too much time.

What are you going to do with us?

You don’t get to ask questions. Watkins, you and maksim take them and lock them up.

You’re not going to kill us?

Well, as dr. Obrecht said, you’re still useful to me. When that’s little longer so, I’ll dispose of you.

A wise choice, but, victor, I need healthy subjects while I work on the vaccine. You must feed and water them like any lab rat so that my results aren’t compromised.

We’re going to be all right. We’re going to make it out of this.

Well, I don’t see how that’s possible. The voyage is almost over. Despite the delay, we should arrive at mikkos’ bunker by morning, and then liesl could get to work.

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