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Okay, but are you sure you didn’t say anything to The Invader about me giving them an interview? Because I told you I’m not. Oh, okay, Mom. I gotta go. Someone’s here. But we’ll talk later. Okay. Love you too. Bye. Hey, you made it. You could have finished your call. No, no, no, no, it’s fine. I didn’t want to deal with it anyway. Okay, so I talked you up to Ava, but I can’t make any promises. No, you got me a shot. That’s — That’s all I can hope for. Trina… didn’t the Bronson piece gets shipped to Chicago last week? It did, and I got the tracking information. Um, Ava, this is Giovanni Palmieri. Uh, and he’s the musician I told you about. Gio, this is Ava Jerome, the gallery owner. Hello. Hi. I’m sure that Trina explained to you I need somebody to provide background music for our next opening. He actually got a full ride to PCU’s music program, and he was drafted to their summer concert series too. Oh. A full ride. Your parents must love that. Yeah. Uh, if I hadn’t earned the scholarship, my Uncle Sonny was gonna pay my way. [ Cellphone ringing ]
Well? Congressman McConkey. I was not expecting you. Yeah, well, never mind all that. You came up to my office without an appointment. I just thought I would return the favor. So time to fish or cut bait. What’s it gonna be, Drew? You gonna run for my seat or not? What’s on your mind, honey? Oh, you know, all the warnings you gave me about being Molly’s surrogate. I think you’re gonna have to be a little more specific. Okay, Mom, there is one thing we didn’t cover. What happens to the baby if Molly and TJ split up? Hey. Sorry. I hope you weren’t waiting too long. No, no, I got here early. Oh, thank you for dropping everything to meet me. Yeah. I got your message. I was about to knock on Finn’s door when you called. And after talking to him, I have a good idea on why you called. How bad was he? [ Gasps ] Daddy? What’s wrong?
When you say Uncle Sonny, do you mean Sonny Corinthos? I do. He’s not an actual relative, but he’s an honorary member of the Cerullo family. So he’s treated me like blood. You’re very fortunate. No question. Uncle Sonny’s paid for my musical education, lessons, conservatory, my instrument. He’s a very generous man. Why don’t you go ahead and play something? Sure. Just let me tune up. Okay, so full disclosure, I’ve actually never heard him play, but Joss says that he’s fantastic. Oh, I didn’t realize Josslyn is an expert in classical music. Don’t feel obligated to use him if this is a bad idea, okay? Any requests? Well, how about something that puts people in the mood to buy some very expensive art? I got you. [ Playing classical piece ]
Wait, wait. Hold on a second. Where is all this coming from? Molly came over to my house and she was really upset. She was venting to me about all the issues she’s having right now with TJ. Okay, so couples fight. That’s exactly what Allie said. But not TJ and Molly. They don’t. Not until this. The baby’s changing everything. Well, babies do change things. Things shift. Sometimes it’s stressful. According to Molly, they’re not even communicating right now. I mean, they’ve been together since high school. You would think, by now, the two of them would have figured out how to talk to each other. Back up. I am backing up. I am backing up all the way back to when Molly insisted on a domestic partnership instead of a marriage. What if, in her heart of hearts, Molly always had this feeling that she and TJ might drift apart? This is just pure speculation. I don’t know where this is coming from. I mean, they’re having trouble, a little conflict, so that doesn’t foretell the end of their relationship. I don’t know. I hope it doesn’t, but I have to be prepared either way. I have to know what I’m gonna do. What I want to know is what you want me to do. Well, Mom, I know this puts you in a sticky situation because you’re Molly’s mother, but you’re also my mother. And all I’m asking you to do is to just walk me through the possible consequences if Molly and TJ do split up. You told me that the only two people who would have legal claim to custody of this baby would be TJ and me. Are you thirsty? Mm! I am so thirsty. You know how I’m always telling you how important it is to stay hydrated? How was your nap? It was good. These kids who nap have the right idea, huh? Hmm. Not me. I think naps are boring. I would rather anything else. I know. So now that you’re up, can we go? Okay. Go where? You said we could go to the pool after your nap. I’ve been waiting for you to wake up. Dad, I made us peanut butter on toast for a snack. And I asked you if we could go to the pool. But you said that you were too tired and that you needed to digest the food first. Don’t you remember? I mean, he was belligerent and combative. He alternated between guilt-tripping me and insisting that nothing was wrong. I have never seen Finn like this before. Wow, that escalated quickly. You know, he may have thought that he could keep this from me. But last night, Jake saw him coming out of a bar and in his words, with some random woman. Yeah, I was really shocked, too. So at first I thought, “Okay, he’s just slipped up. He’s had a couple drinks. Maybe it’s not as bad as it sounds.” Perhaps Jake was confused by this woman. Maybe — Maybe she’s an old friend, I… So I went to his apartment. And it was exactly like Jake said. He picked up this woman from the bar and he brought her back to his place. He didn’t even know her name. Oh. Elizabeth, I am so sorry. You know, I did see a bottle and two glasses, but it didn’t — It didn’t register. Oh, I’m so sorry. You do not deserve this. You have nothing to apologize for. This is Finn’s illness, his responsibility. So I just came from my first Al-Anon meeting, probably not my last, and it only reinforced what I already knew. I can’t save Finn, and I can’t subject my children to what’s happening with him right now. No, no, no. No, of course not. I understand what you’re saying. You ended things with Finn, and I get why. I drew a hard line with him, too, but he’s my brother. I don’t have the option to end things. I just have to — I have to figure out a way to reach him. Congressman, this is a very big decision for me, and I needed to consult with family and friends. I needed to get their input. Sure, it is. But you know that they’ll support you and back you up. No? Actually I was looking for someone who wouldn’t support it for reasons not to run, that the campaign would be relentless and that my chances were slim. I see, and did you find someone who would oblige you? Well, that’s why I intended to drive up to see you tomorrow. To tell you that I made a decision. I would be honored, sir, to run for your seat. Oh, well, that’s a great decision. And I’m glad to see that you recognize a golden opportunity when it falls in your lap. Please believe me when I say I haven’t stopped caring about your brother. But I have seen him addicted before when he was with my sister. I went toe to toe with him when he refused to admit he was using. He was arrogant and confrontational. He lied to my face. And I saw that same denial last night. I’m so sorry, Elizabeth. Chase… I’m gonna say this as many times as you need to hear it. You are not responsible. I know you want to support your brother, but you cannot enable him. I won’t, but I won’t drop him either. I can’t. Eyes open then. Addiction is tricky. I can’t help Finn, but I can help you. So Finn’s sponsor left town about a year ago, and I don’t think he ever got a new one because of how well he was doing. But there is someone he might talk to. He and Alexis are close. They work the program together. Yeah. That tracks. But with all that being said, my biggest concern is my niece. Violet is a strong little girl, but she has dealt with so much loss with her mother and grandfather. And — And while Finn is battling himself, we need to figure out where she’s gonna go. Brook Lynn and I came up with a plan for Violet to come live with us at the Q mansion this summer for a few weeks, long enough for Finn to have an intervention, hopefully. But he wasn’t having it. Oh. Well, maybe he just needs a minute for it to soak in. Tell me your plan and I will try to talk him through it. Do you think he’ll listen to you? There’s only one way to find out. All I do know is that Violet is gonna need all the support she can get. Pool? I thought you said school. I was wondering why you wanted to go to school In your swimsuit. Dad, why would I want to go to school in my swimsuit? And you said you wanted to see my somersault in the water. And I do. Do you think maybe, um… Maybe I could have a hug first? I love you so much. And, uh… I’m sorry if I’ve been a little sad lately. About Grandpa? Yeah. About Grandpa. How about you? I’m sad, too. I’ll tell you what. Give me minutes. I’m gonna get cleaned up. We’re gonna go straight to that pool, and we’re gonna stop being sad. And we’re gonna have so much fun, I promise. Ohh. There are very few things that matter more than good government. I mean, it’s easy to lose sight of that. But with all the noise and innuendo and the competing echo chambers, you know. Well, there are a lot of charlatans and cheats in the House. And it’s important for people of integrity to step forward and do the right thing. Well, thank you. I look forward to shaking things up in the halls of the Congress. Mm. This district — Hell, this country deserves the best that I can give. That sounds a little bit like your “I’m running” speech. Do you have a good speechwriter? No, I don’t. Any notes? Any suggestions? Use your own voice, but I want you to think also about changing your last name to Quartermaine. Hmm? I mean, you can’t beat that for recognition early in the race. Yeah, well, as a matter of fact, I had. Why haven’t you called me back? Congressman. What brings you to Aurora? As if you didn’t know.
[ Classical piece continues ]
Thank you. That’s enough. Thank you. I’m — I’m sorry. Oh, you definitely have the job. I think you — I know you’ll be the perfect enhancement to our opening. [ Laughs ] Why don’t we go in the back and talk numbers, okay? I’m grateful for any opportunity to perform live.
[ Sighs ]
Hi. Are you ready to go? Three new apartment listings just dropped, but we’ve got to be fast, or else we’ll lose out. Are you okay? Yeah. Yeah. Um… This is Gio’s. He just auditioned for Ava. You were right about him. Yeah, I know, he’s really good. No. No, he’s… He’s more than good. The way he played, it was… it was like a painting. Gio’s an artist. I remember in the state of New York, the birth mother is legally the baby’s mother until she signs the rights away to the baby. And so what I need to know is if TJ and Molly do split up, then would TJ have to share custody with me since Molly has no legal claim to the baby? You are so jumping to conclusions here. There are so many factors to consider. Mom, I know that, but I-I have to. I need to know what I’m going to do to protect this child and keep it in our family. Look, I know there’s a surrogacy contract that TJ might try to invoke, but you said that won’t hold up in court. Does Molly know that you’re here asking these questions? No. No. I am not entirely unprepared for these questions, because bringing up these questions has been my worst nightmare since the two of you told me about this surrogacy. I cannot nor will not take a position on this because I cannot choose between my daughters. Don’t ask me to. I’ve never really been that into violin. But…the way Gio played, it was — It was like a secret voice. Like if somehow the paintings on the wall started singing. I could see how violinists were like rock stars back in the day. And it’s so easy to access the greatest music in the world on the Internet, but it’s — it’s nothing like seeing it live. Hey. Hi. Josslyn, are you here to look at art? Hi. No, actually. We are looking for apartments. In this building? Oh, no. Um, but Trina and I — we’re getting a place together. Um…Oh, no. Assuming we can find a place. Two of the listings just got rented. What? Let me see. Already? Already. Hello, Joss. Hi. Gio, I’ll be in touch. Girls, good luck with that apartment hunt. I happen to know about a great apartment, and it’s not gonna be listed. Why not? It’s over the Quartermaines’ garage. Well, maybe we should ask Nina about the name thing. Or you could pitch your platform to her, assuming she hasn’t already heard it. I’m sorry. What’s going on? The platform? The name? I’m running for Congress, Nina. The congressman wants me to take his seat after he retires. Drew? A politician? I-I’m truly sorry. You know, I just assumed that you would confide in her, and, well, that she would know what you’re planning on doing. Yeah, I just… hadn’t gotten to it…Yet. Ahh. Well. Then how about now, Nina? Um, so, as the minister would say, all those who think that Drew should not run for office speak now or forever hold your peace. I am not asking you to choose, but I am responsible for this baby. And I have been ever since Molly and TJ chose me to carry this child. Their child. I know. I know it’s their child. And I have been trying so hard to do the right thing, and I am due to give birth to this baby in August and I am already freaked out enough about that as it is. I don’t — I don’t want to have to be thinking about this. Honestly, I have just been mentally preparing myself to sign away the rights and give this baby to Molly and TJ, and now I don’t even know if they’re gonna make it, Mom. So I have to understand what my rights are in case I need to protect this child. I’m sending you the links to relevant statutes. You just happen to have that open on your browser? I’ve had it bookmarked since you told me you were pregnant. So you do understand my concern. I’ve just sent you the link to the relevant statutes. You use the information as you see fit. Thank you, Mom.
Kristina… I want you to think long and hard about the promises that you made to Molly and TJ and the consequences if you break them.
Violet: Who is it? It’s Auntie Elizabeth. Aunt Elizabeth! Hi! Oh.
This is it. Josslyn: Aw. Got living room. Kitchenette. Uh. Two bedrooms. Only one bathroom, though. Oh. Hey. I mean, it beats the showers in the dorms. It’s crazy. I’ve been to the Quartermaines’ a million times. I’ve parked right outside the garage. I had no idea this place was here. And Ned offered it to me. He thought I’d like a place of my own. It’s a little extra privacy. Uh, but Aunt Lois and Aunt Olivia weren’t having it. They want me in the main house. Why, are they scared you’re gonna get into trouble or something? More like [chuckles] afraid that I might expire if I don’t have someone to do my laundry and make sure I, uh, get my regular meals. I can’t say for sure that the Quartermaines will want to rent this place. You’d have to talk to them directly, but since your brother Michael is a Quartermaine, I guess he wouldn’t drive too hard a bargain. [ Cellphone rings ] Excuse me. Ah, I need to take this real quick. Well… I mean, I know that we haven’t seen the bedrooms or the closet, but what do you think? I mean, we’re close to campus. It’s clean, it’s safe. There’s plenty of parking. I kind of love it. Chase. Hi. Is this a bad time? It’s been a day. And I can tell from your expression, I’m thinking you’re having the same one. Did you know Finn has been drinking? He — He told me. [ Sighs ] How bad is it? He’s drinking non-stop, Alexis. He’s being irresponsible and reckless. I tried to confront him, but he completely shut me out. And then Elizabeth tried. But his behavior left her no choice but to end the relationship. Well, if Elizabeth jumped ship, it must be pretty bad. Well, she still cares about him, but she doesn’t want to enable him or expose his behavior to — to her sons. She didn’t know if when his sponsor left a year ago, if he ever got a new one. Said I should talk to you. Well, if I were his sponsor, I wouldn’t be able to break a confidence. But I’m not. And I haven’t talked to him in a few days. But he did tell me that he slipped at the wedding. Wait. Finn drank at my wedding before our dad died? Looks like someone is going swimming. We’re going to the Metro Court pool. Oh. It’s a little late for that, isn’t it? By the time you get there, you’re not gonna have a whole lot of time to swim. Well, we would have gone early, but Daddy fell asleep and forgot. Yeah. Um… Hey, you want to run down to the lobby and get us our mail? Okay. Okay. Do you want to come in? Jake and Aiden have been asking about Violet. Um, even though we’re not together, she’s — she’s still my niece and the boys’ cousin. And I would really love to take her to the pool right now and then bring her back to my house for dinner tonight. Elizabeth… I know a wellness check when I see one. Did Chase send you here? We’re right on the lake. We could go hiking in the woods. We can even use the pool and the tennis courts. I’ll talk to Michael, and I’m sure that we’re gonna get a great price on rent because we know everybody. Why ain’t you saying anything? You haven’t said more than two words. Do you not like it? No. I’m just… I’m not sure. Well, are you having second thoughts about moving off campus? No, not at all. Or is it the idea of moving on? Maybe. Look, if you’re not ready, we don’t have — Look, I… I want to be. And this place is… It’s perfect. Maybe even a little too perfect. Like it’s too good to be true. Well, every now and then, that can happen. And aren’t you due for something like that? [ Door opens ] Sorry. My cousin called to remind me it was my aunt’s birthday, and I should talk to my aunt. Wound up talking to half my family. So what do you think of the place? I think it’s actually very inspiring. And Drew is going to be the perfect candidate to succeed you, Congressman, despite his past legal problems. But we don’t need to get into that right now. Old news. And we’ll deal with them. No doubt, no doubt. You know what? Drew could not have a better mentor in politics. And you, Congressman, couldn’t have chosen a more fitting successor. Oh, well, nothing I like to hear more than that. My instincts are correct. So, got to time my retirement with your announcement that you’re going to run to take my place in the House. Um, we need to work on getting our campaign together to run as smoothly as possible. Yes, sir. I just got to get my staff together first. Yeah, well, better hurry up, because, uh, your opponent is the worst kind of opportunist. And it’s not a question of you’re saying you want to win. You have to win. And we need people in influential places in your — in your stead. Like this lady here. [ Chuckles ] It’s good to have her. Alright. Good to see you both. Congressman. Congressman, we’ll talk soon. Thank you. What the hell was that? “Past legal troubles that we need not get into”? You forgot to mention that you were the one that pointed the SEC in my direction to begin with. Oh, please. I couldn’t have been more supportive with the congressman just now. I agree. So what’s the catch? No catch. As loathsome as I feel that you are, your brand of loathsome is perfect for Washington. I’m flattered. And also, I need a favor. Of course you do. Finn wasn’t drinking per se at the wedding. He inadvertently grabbed a glass that had champagne in it, and I didn’t think that would… And I can tell from your face that he wasn’t very forthcoming about that. It’s the first I’m hearing of it. He told me he had his first drink when he found Dad. He told me that as well. He came over and we talked. He said that, uh, there was a bottle of alcohol in his apartment that someone had left as a gift, and he drank it after your father died. But he was adamant that he was stopping. He’s been drinking the whole time. At my dad’s memorial, I saw him taking shots. He’s been going to bars like… I came here because I have questions. I’ll do my best. He says he’s a drug addict, not an alcoholic. So he can drink normally like anyone else. It’s a story he’s telling in order to justify his behavior. Chase, he hasn’t had a drink in years, and he goes to regular AA meetings, so he wouldn’t do that if he weren’t an alcoholic. I trusted him when he said it was just a slip that he had it under control. But all addicts say that, and I know that because I have training for it and I was willfully blinded by it. Hey, listen to me because I know what I’m talking about. This isn’t on you. You can’t control this. All you can do is take your cues from what he does, not what he says. That leads me to my next question. He promised me that he was going to AA meetings. Have you seen him? I admit I’ve had a couple bad days. But if you and Chase thank me getting drunk after my father’s funeral is a crisis, then I don’t know what more there is to say. Say you’ll stop lying to yourself and everyone else. I didn’t want to come back here, Finn, not after what happened last night, which I’m not even sure you fully remember. And yet here I am. Because I love you. And you’re in trouble. And Violet needs a safe home. Violet has a safe home. Please leave my daughter out of this. She doesn’t deserve to be in the middle of your crisis, Finn! You got to get help before things get really out of control. Out of all the people in my life, you are the last one I thought would turn their back on me. But clearly, that’s the choice you’ve made. All I’m asking is for you to get real with yourself and to give your daughter a break from the way you’re handling your grief. She can stay with me and the boys. She can go with Chase and Brook Lynn. She’s not going anywhere! Violet is my daughter. I am her father and she stays with me. That’s the last time I’m gonna say that. Well, I know how I feel, but this is a group decision. So yes or no? Yes. Definitely yes. Alright. Okay, well, I will talk to Michael, but Michael would do pretty much anything for me. And Monica would do anything for him. So it’s basically ours. Okay Uh –. I can’t — I can’t wait. Um, well, as long as — Gio, this is your last chance. I mean, this place is pretty great, and Lois and Olivia can probably find a way to keep an eye on you if you move in here. No, I like my room at the main house. It’s got easy access to the back stairs and a great view of the lake. Besides, I’d rather have you two as my neighbors. Okay. Yeah. Yeah! We did it. Don’t be so cynical, Drew. This isn’t a shakedown. I… actually need your advice. Well, it must be important because you almost sound sincere. It’s about Willow. That’s why I was so anxious to speak with you this morning. Okay. It’s her birthday. Well, it’s at least the only official birthday that I know about. I know it’s Willow’s birthday. Yeah. Of course you know it’s her birthday. And I-I was wondering… if you think it’s a good idea that I give her a gift just to, you know, recognize the occasion, or do you think that it would backfire on me. seem like I was pushing? Nina… And before you say, you know, it’s none of your business and why am I even asking you, it’s just because last time it went so well when I helped her with her pitch, and I… I do have to thank you for that. And I appreciate it. And I’m just really terrified now that I am going to make the wrong move, and I am going to undo all the progress that I have made. So what do you think? I happen to know that Michael is having a party for her tonight. Oh. That’s nice. Nice. Yeah. I wouldn’t expect him to extend the invitation to me. But…I might be able to arrange something… if you play it cool and do exactly as I say.[ [ Sighs ] Chase, I can’t reveal who comes to meetings. The second A in AA is anonymous. I understand that, that you can’t say who you see in meetings, but what about who you don’t see? There are other AA meetings in town. I know. But my brother is a creature of habit and comfortability, so he likes the hospital. Okay. Have you seen me at a meeting? No, Chase, I have not seen you at a meeting. What about my wife? No. And my brother. Have you seen him at a meeting since my father died? I’m assuming that’s a no.
It leads me to my next question, the main reason that I’m here. It’s about my niece Violet. Please. I just want to know what to expect.
I’ll speak to him. If he’s not going to meetings, he needs to speak to someone who’s been down that road. And since his sponsor is gone, that leaves me. Chase and I have not been conspiring. We only want what’s best for Violet. And we want you to take care of yourself. You forget I’ve been through this with you once before. I’ve seen how powerful your denial can be. And that was before you had a child depending on you. Please, Finn. Just do the right thing and put that little girl first. [ Door opens ] I got the mail. That’s wonderful, sweetheart. Um, tell you what, uh, why don’t you say goodbye to Aunt Elizabeth so we can get to the pool? Yay. We’re still going? We’re still going. Come here. Give me hugs. Bye, Aunt Elizabeth. Oh, I am always here for you. No matter what. Okay? I love you. I know. See you soon. I hope so.
Goodbye, Elizabeth. Bye.
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