General Hospital Transcript
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Follow me down where the waters run deep
I’ll let you drown in the worst of me
if my intentions are good, why can’t I come clean?
If heaven’s above hey.
Where does that leave me?
Am I looking for revival?
Am I dressed in others’ sins?
Hold my breath until I’m honest okay. You ready to go? Well, go ahead.
Will I ever breathe again?
When the world’s so heavy I can’t stand
I close my eyes and start again
though my heart is in my hands
I won’t break, give me faith to bend
am I looking hey.
For revival?
Am I dressed in others’ sins?
Hold my breath hey.
Until I’m honest
will I ever breathe again?
Again
again
again
am I looking uh, you could’ve left that in the car. I couldn’t just set him down, leave him there, and walk away. Yeah.
Hold my breath until I’m honest
will I ever breathe again?
Am I looking for revival?
Am I dressed in others’ sins?
Hold my breath until I’m honest
will I ever breathe again?
Will I ever breathe again?
Will I ever breathe again?
Again
again
again
am I looking for revival?
Am I dressed in others’ sins?
Hold my breath until I’m honest
will I ever breathe again?
Ready to do this? I already told you I was. Okay. Why do you look so depressed, then? I’m not depressed. I just don’t feel great that we’re re-recording this track without brook lynn here. I’ve done this a zillion times. I know. I just — I feel bad for what brook lynn and chase are going through. I know. I know. And it is — it’s really sad what brook lynn’s going through with her father-in-law. But, I mean, we’d already booked the studio time and paid for it, and brook lynn wouldn’t want us to waste it, so… and it’s not like either one of us knew, um… professor chase. Gregory chase. Chase. Right. Look, if you can’t dial up the energy, there’s no point in us being here. I mean, what happened? Did you stay up too late last night? No. Okay. Well, then — I don’t know — maybe you can borrow some energy from kristina when she decides to grace us with her presence. I just hope that her being late isn’t already going to be a distraction. She’s not coming. Sorry. I forgot. I meant to tell you. Well, forgiven. You know, I — I’m the one who needs forgiving, but not from you. From whom? Kristina. I said something to her sister I had no business sharing, and now kristina and I might be over. Honey, I’M… oh, baby, I’m sorry. Honey, everybody’s been through a big heartbreak and that — it’s horrible. Thank you. Nothing lasts forever. I mean, no matter how much we want it to, it just — it just doesn’t, especially relationships. I thought kristina and I were gonna last. Felt like we had a real chance. Well, if your hope is lost, then what you still have is your pride and your enormous talents. And you got your passion for your music, and that — that should be enough to get us through this session today. Oh. Hey. Hi. Look at you. Ready for battle. It’s my lawyer uniform. Oh, here. I know it’s early… thank you. …But I called the office, and they said you were in court today, so I figured you might have some continuance or, I don’t know, some other, uh, lawyer time-out, and I might be able to buy you a snack. Oh. That’s so sweet, but my calendar’s back-to-back. I’m gonna be in court all day. Oh. Well, that’s okay. I don’t mind waiting. Since when? You’re terrible at waiting. Ha ha. I’m fine with it. I have things to do for the corinthos-davis house when it picks back up again, and it’s nice and quiet here. It’s totally fine. Okay. Um, well, just don’t be mad at me if I’m in there a long time. It is going to be a while.
[ Chuckles ] Promise I will not be mad. Is there something specific you wanted to talk about? No, just, you know, thought it’d be nice for us to have some sister time. Yeah. Okay, great. Well, if you get tired of waiting and you want to go, just, no worries. I can always catch up with you later. Yeah, it’s totally fine. All good. Okay.
[ Both laugh ] Thank you all for coming today. My father wished to be returned to the earth, and we’re all here today to honor that wish. My dad had a good life, and while we wish it would have been longer, the time that he did have was filled with love, family, laughter, joy, and meaning. The disease he bore so bravely can’t steal anything more from him. You know, I never thought of my dad as a particularly religious person, but I found this prayer on his nightstand. He was using it as a bookmark. Uh, I thought it’d be a good way to start. This is psalm 121. “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The lord is thy keeper. The lord is thy shade upon the right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The lord shall preserve thee from all evil. He shall preserve thy soul. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth… and even forevermore.”
I don’t know how many of you know this. This was one of my dad’s favorite spots, and it is fitting that he become part of a place that brought him so much joy and contentment. We used to sit here. Yeah. That’s right, sweetheart. My dad would come up here, and he would… he would read to violet. Even when the walk became challenging, he would still make the climb, even though, for him, it was probably a lot like mount everest would be for us. And you’ll be surprised to know that he was not open to offers of assistance when it got to be too much. Chase and I told him that we’d help get him up here and then we’d wait for him and violet at the bottom. My dad said no. The climb meant as much as getting to the top. And I was so worried about him physically that, uh, I wasn’t quite sure what he was saying. But I do now. It drives home the point that I will… I will never be as wise as my father. All the people that mattered most to my dad are here. So I thought I’d open it up. If anybody would like to say anything, there’s — there’s no pressure. But I thought the hole that my dad left in our lives might feel a little less empty if we fill it with memories and stories that we share together. From the minute I met gregory, there was just something about him. He took me in under his father umbrella, and I didn’t even know it was happening. I felt like I could tell him anything. And I did. Probably things he didn’t want to know. But he always just listened. And he never judged me. And sometimes, he would respond in words, and sometimes it would be with just a hug or a smile. But I knew he always understood exactly what I was trying to say, and that understanding and support I will forever take with me. And now that I know that kind of kindness and compassion and wisdom like his is possible in a person all wrapped up into one, I’m not gonna settle for anything less. Thank you both for sharing your dad with me. With all of us. In between my time as a lawyer and most recently as a journalist, I’ve met a lot of people that have endured hardship. And I’ve considered those people to be very inspiring. But after meeting gregory, I realized that I had to redefine inspiring because to call als a hardship is just wrong. It’s minimizing, and it’s patronizing. And it’s a not-so-secret code for “thank god it’s not me.” It’s a devastating disease, and it takes resolve. And gregory had resolve. Wow. I mean, to watch him reject all the limitations that the doctors put on him was so impressive. It was also a lesson to me, because it made me very well aware of my own limitations that I put on my life that I’m so lucky to have. We all are. There is no one on the face of the earth that could have ever convinced me to jump out of a plane, except for your father. And we did it. We had a big, mad, passionate kiss at the end, and that’s something that I get to have forever. Do you know about that? How would I know about that? I don’t know that I would have tried to get my law license back, if not, for gre– in fact, I know that I wouldn’t have. And even if my efforts didn’t pay off, gregory made me see that even when you’re doomed to lose, you try. That’s the triumph. I, uh — I wish I could say i learned forgiveness from my dad. I should have. God knows he forgave me for all my transgressions. And I will forever hold him in my heart as an example of the kind of man that I want to be. And I am already sorry for all the ways I know I’m going to fall short. I’m sorry, dad, it took me so long to… become the son you deserved. I had a great example of that. It just took me too long to learn it. Gregory did not suffer fools. He once told his son, in front of me, not to value the opinion of snobs. I was the snob, and I was being foolish. And I regret it, deeply. You know, as time marches on, the missed opportunities in life loom larger and larger. The things we might have done, the things we might have been, the weight of questions never asked. It all just gets heavier. I don’t have a lot of regrets. I don’t really believe in them. But gregory was a great friend to me. But… he was also a missed opportunity. If I’d known him sooner, longer, better… would he have been…? I don’t get to know. So you might be asking yourselves right now, what is the moral of this story? And it’s that if an opportunity doesn’t present itself… …make one. Because, contrary to conventional wisdom, you can miss… what you didn’t have.
I’m gonna go warm up. Is brook lynn not coming? Uh, no, she had a death in the family. I’m sorry to hear that. How’s she doing? She’s really sad. She is. I’m natalia. I’m blaze’s business manager. Nice to meet you. You know, brook lynn and blaze are always welcome here. I was just surprised to see that they were redoing these tracks. Why is that? Because I didn’t think that blaze’s single needed any more improvement. You know, she nailed every moment, every note. I thought it came together really well. Yeah, I heard the, uh — I heard the single, as well. So I just think that maybe we can, um… implement some of these notes that I made in the next couple of tracks, and let’s just see if we can make it better. I think of gregory as magical. Almost like a wizard. First of all, he created my wonderful husband, a man I still can’t believe is real. And he stood up in a church and gave chase to me. So many words. You know, sometimes life makes us feel like there’s no such thing as magic, that it isn’t real. Because of gregory, I know that it is, that it’s real. And a life filled with just a little bit of magic is more than anything I could have hoped for. I don’t know if ghosts are real, but… I found this poem that my grandpa used to read to me, and I knew all of the words by heart. I don’t know how it happened, but this was the last poem my grandpa read to me. “It’s not always easy. It’s not always fair. Some roads will be winding. Sometimes you’ll get scared. But trying new things is the best way to see how wild and wonderful this world can be.” I hope you’re happy, grandpa. My father was a good man, a strong man, and a gentle man, in all the ways that mattered. It’s probably going to be a long time before I can live up to his example. But the thing is, he wouldn’t mind. He thought that finn and I and people, in general, were just fine and in no need of improvement. He did think violet was perfect. Probably because she is. I think the most upset I ever got at my dad is when he called himself ordinary. I remember thinking, “what? Ordinary?” It took me until just now to realize what he meant. Ordinary is what we’re meant to be. We shouldn’t feel like we’re better than someone else or worse. We shouldn’t think that our problems are so special that nobody could possibly understand or relate. We’re supposed to find something remarkable in every single person that we meet. If I could be ordinary like my dad —
[ Exhales sharply ] — I’d be extraordinary.
I was very touched by your words earlier, and I’m so sorry. It was a really nice memorial, and I think that gregory would have been pleased. I know I may not act like it all the time, but, um, I know how lucky I am to have you. Love you so much. Thank you. I love you, too. Now toss that back. What? Why would either of us do that? Because gregory once talked me into doing a shot with him, so I thought we should do one in his honor.
[ Glasses clink ] Well, in that case, to gregory. To gregory. Oh, I am certainly awake now. Hoo! Bracing. Oh.
[ Coughs ] How’s chase?
[ Clears throat ] I guess he’s as fine as he can be. You know, sadness is healthy and normal. Just another reminder of how sane and steady he is.
[ Chuckles ] Well, at east one of us should experience that in our lifetime. Yeah, it’s his brother I’m really worried about. Finn seems pretty much the same — subdued, sad, but coping. I don’t know. Chase and I were thinking that maybe violet can come stay with us or at the q house for a little while. You know, give finn some time to grieve without worrying that it’s gonna upset violet. They’re both grieving. I don’t think finn is going to want to be separated from violet. She’s as much comfort to him as he is to her. It was heartfelt, it was simple. And your father would be so proud of you. Thank you. Yeah. Chase did a — a great job. Of all of my dad’s books and papers, he found the ones that meant the most to him. He’s a good son. Yeah. So are you. You know how much he loved you, right? And if you feel like going to a meeting, I’ll take you with me. Yeah, I appreciate that, but spending time with violet is my only priority right now. Hey, what’s the story with you and my dad and your embrace on a windswept tarmac? Did you and my dad have a romance I didn’t know about?
[ Music starts ]
Next to you
is the only place I ever wanna be
loving you is all I’ll ever need
[ Scoffs ]
[ Clears throat ]
Without you
I’d be lost alone out in the sea first take of the day, it’s always rough. She’ll get there. She always does.
[ Music continues ]
[ Music stops ] What’s wrong? Nothing. Uh… it’s me. I’m off. I just need a minute. You think I should reach out to brook lynn? No, she’s not available. I told you. We don’t need her for this. Just — [ Scoffs ] I mean, we don’t want to bother her for this. Let’s just take 12 tracks for the drums on this next take, and then we’ll go again, okay? Honey, what do you need? Water or tea? Some throat spray? No, it’s okay. I don’t need anything. Well, you do clearly need something. I’m just not feeling the music. I can’t find a way in. Okay. Well, then you’re gonna have to fall back on your discipline and training. That’s what professionals do. I feel like a fraud. I mean, I’m sitting here singing a song about love, and every word that’s coming out of my mouth is a lie. And if I’m feeling that way, everyone else will hear it in my voice. Okay. Do you want me to call kristina and see if she might come by after all? That’s okay. She knows I’m recording today. If kristina wanted to come… she would have shown up a while ago. Pretty sure she still feels too hurt and betrayed to be around me. Sorry. That judge loves the sound of his own voice, so I knew it was gonna be a long morning. No. That’s okay. You did warn me. Besides, I’m the one who just showed up and took a risk. So, can I take you for a quick lunch? I wish I could, but I have a staff meeting. Okay. Is everything okay? Yeah. Yeah. You good? Yeah. Good. Yeah. How are you and tj? Busy. A lot of hellos and goodbyes in passing these days. But what else is new? That sounds…not great. Yeah. Yeah, it is not great. Um , so I gotta — I gottaget to the staff meeting. But you didn’t even ask me about the baby, and I know you want to know. Of course. How is the baby? Anything new to report? No. Everything is good and moving along exactly as it’s supposed to. Good. Good. Yeah. Okay. The only thing that — that actually is new is… I know allie told you about what happened after the wedding, and, well, you’re standing here, pretending like you don’t know anything about that.
Fine. I mean, it’s obvious you didn’t want me to know what went down at the wedding because you didn’t say a single word to me about it. I’d still be completely in the dark if I hadn’t run into allie and she hadn’t made one innocent remark that I picked up on and pressed her about. And even then, all she would say was that you and the baby were fine, and even that I had to drag out of her. She’s probably never gonna speak to me again after the interrogation I put her through. Allie’s very forgiving. Yeah. So is tj. Probably the only reason we’re still in our respective relationships. But, look, if the topic of my own baby has to be off-limits to keep you happy, then so be it. I will honor your wishes for a few more months, no matter how obnoxious and unfair I think that is. Molly, that’s not what I said, and that isn’t what I want. Look, I — I get easily defensive, but that’s not news. No, it isn’T. We’ve had some version of this conversation hundreds of times. How could i not be defensive? Molly, look at you. You are my perfect, overachieving sister. “Perfect”? We’re in this situation because I can’t reproduce. Basic, fundamental human process, and I can’t do it. So maybe adjust your definition of “perfect.” Just stop it. You have had to rescue me from bad decisions countless times, along with so many other people in our family. So, yeah, I get defensive sometimes. Okay. Okay. Let’s not conduct a review of every decision we’ve made in our entire lifetimes. I am, and I will eternally be grateful to you for this thing you’re doing, mostly for me. And I can’t wait till the baby’s here and we can just argue about who spoils them the most and who’s being too tough. Well, I think we already know the answer to both those questions. Might surprise each other. Honey, just tell me, what happened with you and kristina? No. It’s okay. Getting into it with her sister was my first mistake. Telling you anything about it can only make things worse. What is this “it” that shall not be named? Nothing. Okay? And don’t get it out of mr. Corinthos. Please, just don’T. Well, what would i even ask him about? What does he have to do with “it”? You know what? I’m ready. Let’s do it again. As my business manager would say, “time is money.” Yes, she would say that, but not — not right this second. Look, I know as painful as this situation is with kristina, I am just hoping that now you’ll start to understand that these relationships aren’t real. What relationships? The relationships like the one that you have with kristina.
[ Scoffs ] My relationship with kristina is real, thank you. Was it, or was it infatuation? Because we can all respond… warmly to somebody who admires us. I know the difference between fans and stalkers and regular people. Maybe. Or maybe kristina really wanted that image of you that she saw on stage, and you misconstrued it as love. If I was half as gullible as you make me sound, my portfolio would have nothing but magic beans in it. I’m the one who manages your portfolio. With me. What two people do in the privacy of their hotel room, that’s their own business, as long as there’s some mutual respect and nobody gets hurt. But do not tell yourself that that is love. Okay. Now you’re making me angry, and that’s not an energy that we need on this single. So if you could go back into the studio and let me find my inner professional before our time is up… it’s a mother’s job to tell her child hard truths. Please. Go. Your dad had every quality I should look for in a man. He was funny. And he was so smart. And he was so authentic. Not many guys like that running around in the wild. So why didn’t you move forward? ‘Cause I was too chicken to take a risk. That doesn’t sound like you. Oh, yes, it does when it comes to my personal life. Ah. I think that I was just too cowardly to fall in love with a man I knew was dying. How you holding up? You ready to go home? I — I’ve been ready. Tracy’s taken care of everything, but I feel like I should stay. But if you want to go, you — no way. I’m not leaving you. I love you so much. Hope you don’t get sick of hearing that. It’s not possible. I didn’t know that our wedding night would be the last time that I’d see my father. And it made me realize that we don’t know when our last moment will come. So every time I walk away from you, I am going to tell you how much I love you and how much I always will. You seem a lot more settled today. The memorial help? Yeah, it did. I… I feel more settled. Although sometimes I worry I’ve gotten so good at pretending that I might be… fooling myself.
next to you
is the only place I ever want to be
loving you is all I ever need
without you
I’d be lost alone out in the sea she’s killing this.
By your side’s my favorite place to be
and I’ll still love you
[ Knock on door ]
Through thick and thin
and I still hold through any pain I’m in
you are the sun
I am the moon
and I’ll be here for you
I’ll still want you
when times get tough
and I’ll still see it through
through sleek and rough
and you are the sun
and I am the moon
and I’ll be here for you
I’ll be right next to you
oooooooh
ooooh
ooh, ooh ooh ooh see ya. Tracy, thank you for arranging all of this. It meant a lot to be together. And I think it helped my heart hurt a little bit less. I think so, too. Bye, boys. -Bye. -Bye. Chase. Thank you for being you. Back at you. We’re family. It’s what we do. Hey, I think, um, finn had to take a phone call or something. Can you guys just let him know that I’ll call him later? Yeah. No problem. All right. See you soon. Bye. Bye. I hope finn wasn’t called in for work. My heart breaks for her. Yeah. Me too. I’m gonna go look for finn. Okay. Hey, sweetie, can I get you something? Maybe a cookie or a shirley temple? No. I’m okay. My grandpa says whenever you wish you were somewhere else, just read a book. Your grandpa’s right. Come, let’s take a look.
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