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And Agent Cates still doesn’t know that we’re using his credentials to access the leverage that they have over Jason. Okay. Alright, that’s good. We just have to make sure we both don’t get sloppy because we can’t get caught. Yeah, that won’t be an issue. I found our prize. But now we have a new problem.
I would much rather hang out with you all day than go to work. But today I have patients that need to see me and they’re probably gonna keep me so busy, I won’t even miss you so much. Really? Absolutely. So I want you to go and have fun with your friends. You don’t worry about your dad. I’m fine. [ Knock on door ] Ah. Right on time. Let’s go. Okay. Hi, Dr. Finn. Hey, how are you, Georgie? My mom’s waiting downstairs. Are you ready? Yeah. Okay. Listen, you go have lots of fun, alright? And you call me if you need anything, alright? Ohh. Bye, Dad. Love you. I love you so much. Here you go. Come on. I don’t want to pry. I just wanted to check in and see how you and the boys are doing. It’s hard for them, you know? They’re obviously hurt and confused. They love him. And you? I love him. I wish I didn’t. I wish I could just be angry and write him off, but I can’t because he’s a good man and I know he’s sick and he just needs help. He does. We’re both medical professionals, and we’ve seen this kind of thing more times than we can count. Nobody can force Finn to get help. He has to ask for it himself. I know. It’s hard enough watching Finn spiral, but I’m really worried about my boys and the toll this is gonna take on them. And they’ve built this beautiful relationship with Finn, and I’m afraid that it’s just gonna create a void for them. It’s going to be tough. But they’re lucky they’ve got such a great mom. I know you’ll get them through it. I hope so. But what about Violet? How is she gonna get through it?
What is Drew doing besides running Aurora? Drew’s a great guy. He really is. But there’s no reason for your relationship with him to be as messy as the one you had with A.J. Where are we going with this, Carly? I just feel like maybe there’s distance between you because of me. I mean, when you came back home, Drew broke up with me out of nowhere, and he said it was because he knew I was gonna put you first. And I know he was hoping that I would deny it, but I couldn’t. So… I am sorry it had to be hard on both of you. Yeah, it was, but we’re fine. I mean, Drew seemed really good at Willow’s surprise party, which you would have seen had you been there. I’m glad Michael asked me, but he knew I wouldn’t come. You should have come, because then you would have heard the announcement yourself. What announcement? Carly, just stop stalling and tell me. Your brother is running for Congress. Wow. I’m so glad to be home. [ Sighs ] The longer the job dragged on, the more I missed you. Well, good. Maybe you won’t take off on those crazy adventures. At least not without me. Never. Never again. You know, being around Frisco really drove home just how lucky I am. And, uh, I will say this. He gave an honest accounting about his making mistakes with you and the girls. He didn’t whitewash his behavior at all about leaving his family. Must have been an awkward conversation. Yeah, it was. It was awkward. But in a way, it was liberating, too. For both of us. Hmm. Frisco was grateful to me. He thanked me… for being a father to Maxie and Georgia when he wasn’t. You know, I really think he understands just how much he missed out on by leaving Port Charles. And I made damn sure he understood just how extraordinary the three women he left behind are. Or in Georgie’s case, were. Hearing you talk about Frisco makes me realize all over again just how lucky we are to have you in our lives. You’ve made so many sacrifices, Mac. Just to step it up for me and the girls. And I’m sure there were times where you felt like it would be so much easier just to take off and start a family of your own. Never. Never. [ Laughs ] You — Felicia, you all are my family. I’ve never wanted anything else. [ Laughs ]
[ Knock on door ] Whoever that is has God-awful timing. Oh, well. Maybe I can scare them off with my tears. Please. Yeah. Oh! Hi. Oh, hi. Rumor has it the old man’s returned. See for yourselves. Wow. I should arrest you. Mac: On what charge? Oh. For unlawful absence of a brother-in-law. Oh, my. Mm! So good to see you. How’s about a big hug for Robert? Oh, God. Come here, you. Oh. m coming back to work early, and I don’t want anything to be strange or awkward between us. If it would make you feel more comfortable, you can check my blood-alcohol content. Do I need to? No. Elizabeth, you don’t have to do anything for me anymore. We have to work together, but that’s it. I know you’re hurting. Look, I still love you. And we are still family. Yes. You’re Violet’s aunt. And before you ask, Violet’s at the pool with Georgie. She’s with Maxie. I’m glad to hear that.
Hey, Portia, look, I want to thank you for all the time you gave me off after my dad’s funeral. But I am eager to get back to work, and I’d like to go to my office right now and check my case files before I start my rounds. Actually, Terry and I would like to have a word with you before that. Uh…shall we? Lead the way.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey. James, right? Well, Josslyn’s on lifeguard duty, so what does that mean? No cannonballs. Well, it’s a good answer, but you guys can still have fun in the pool. And, uh, maybe if you follow all the rules for the rest of the day, I can hook you up with some ices for later. I’ll make sure he behaves himself. My brother knows he has to listen to me. James: Hey, you’re not the boss of me. He is correct. I am the boss of everyone. Georgie, Violet, you guys can go in the pool. James, you’re coming with me. I saw you put your sunscreen on. You missed half the spots I told you to get. He’s such a child. -I am not. -Just go. Come on, sit here. Hey. Like father, like son. You know, J used to always burn his feet in the sun, too. Did he know how to build treehouses? My grandpa Mac is home, and we’re gonna put one up in the backyard with Cody. Well, how lovely. Well, I hope that I’m invited to the housewarming party or are girls not invited? You are, but not Georgie. She stinks. Yeah. Good luck keeping her out. Alright, you can go. Behave yourselves. He’s adorable. Yeah. Adorable. Whoo, he keeps me on my toes. Uh, look, now that we have a minute to talk, I wanted to let you I handled all the demands Natalia was making where Blaze is concerned. Thank you for that. I’m sure you’re doing great. I trust you. Okay. Wow. I was expecting a lot more complaining about what a pain Natalia is to deal with. Well, I’m in no mood to complain, Maxie. I went to Willow’s birthday party yesterday and I’m still walking on air. Wow. Willow invited you to her party? You guys are doing a lot better than I thought. Well, she didn’t exactly invite me to her party, but I had urgent business with Drew, and that’s where I had to go to find him. How convenient. I don’t make his social calendar. Okay, Nina, you expect me to believe that you just happened to have urgent business with Drew the night he was planning on attending your estranged daughter’s birthday party? I wasn’t born yesterday. Drew announced last night at Willow’s party that Congressman McConkey is retiring, and he convinced Drew to run for his seat. Okay, I think Drew would make a good congressman. That’s it? That’s all you have to say? Well, you don’t — you don’t agree? Well, yeah. I think Drew has great qualities to be a politician. I mean, he’s photogenic. He knows how to talk to people, and he has a great life story. Sure. Yeah, but — So why is running for office a problem for me? Because it’s gonna mean public scrutiny. And not just for Drew. It’s gonna take the media zero minutes to pick apart whatever story that Drew’s people come up with, and then they’re gonna go digging for dirt. And you know with the Quartermaines, there’s plenty to find. You know how many scandals they’ve had. And then there’s you. The journalists are gonna dig up everything from A.J.’s drunk-driving accident to you working for Sonny all the way up to Dante’s shooting. Can you really afford that kind of attention? The FBI database is constructed so that I cannot corrupt or delete the file. Agent Cates doesn’t have the clearance. So, yes, the file is accessible, but it’s — it’s unassailable. So whatever evidence the FBI has against Jason, unfortunately they will hold on to it. I mean, the FBI code is actually quite genius. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Focus, Spinelli. What do you mean by the FBI’s files are accessible? Well, okay. Think of it as a read-only file, but for listening. It’s an audio file, so we can play it. But we can’t alter or delete any portion of what’s on it. Okay, well, then let’s just play it, obviously. Maybe knowing what the FBI has on Jason will help us find a way to neutralize it. Hello, Finn. Please have a seat. No, thanks. I don’t plan on staying long. I have several patients waiting. Don’t worry. They’re under capable supervision. This conversation can’t wait. We need to discuss your responsibilities at GH and to our patients. Hmm. My responsibility is always to my patients and right now I’m rather anxious to see how they’re doing. So let’s find a time that works for all of us and we’ll circle back then. There’s no need. We took the liberty of clearing your calendar for the day, so we have plenty of time. Portia and I are here as your colleagues, but also as your friends. Funny, this doesn’t feel real friendly. Last time I came to one of these friendly meetings, I was told to have a lawyer present. That won’t be necessary. Let’s just keep this informal. Keep what informal? What is this meeting really about? Your drinking. Trina is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. How did you already get in trouble with her? Oh, no, no, no. It’s just a misunderstanding. We’re fine now. Okay, good. Good. Yeah. She’s just a little bit fragile right now. I don’t want anything to ruin her day. Trina doesn’t exactly strike me as fragile. Yeah, that might have been a poor choice of words. Um, she’s just been going through a lot, and it is possible that I’m too close to the situation to get an accurate reading on it, so… What situation? Sorry. It’s none of my business. No, no, no, no, Gio. It’s fine. Um… It’s just been a rough year for Trina. Her boyfriend died unexpectedly in February. That’s — She said she lost someone close to her. I’m sorry for Trina’s loss. Don’t worry. I’ll tread carefully. Thank you. Thank you. And I’m sorry, I… I don’t mean to tell you what to do. No, no, no, no. I’m used to it. I mean, you’re kind of bossy. I’ve had, uh… You’re nothing compared to my aunts and great aunts and a few of my uncles. Joss?
Well, I, for one, am very happy that you’re back on the job because I really could use your advice and you’ve got a lot of catching up to do. Felicia told me you were named Police Commissioner. Yeah. Congratulations. Well, thank you. All due respect to Jordan, but I always thought you were the best person in that position. Oh, you were no slouch yourself. Well, one might say that I raised the bar for everyone. Oh, yes. Mm-hmm. I try daily to live up to the high standards set by you, Robert. For all of us. Yes. Other than, of course, you running roughshod over all the rules. I don’t have Agent Cates breathing down my neck. Yeah. Cates? You mean Stone’s brother, Jagger? He’s back in Port Charles? Yes, he goes by John now. Well, it’ll be good to see him. I was pretty fond of Jagger back in the day. I have to warn you, he’s not the sweet young kid you remember. I get that you don’t care what people say about you, but the people who love you do. And they could really be hurt in all this. How? Do you think Monica wants to see how one of her sons hurt the other son in a drunk-driving accident splashed across the front page again? And what about Danny and Jake? They’re gonna read what’s published. You’ll be thrust in the spotlight against your will. Trust me. I’ve been through worse. This explains so much. I would have sworn on my life that Jason would rather go to prison than turn informant, but he was acting out of love to protect someone that’s always been dear to him. He did it for Carly. That son of a bitch. Who said anything about drinking? All we can say is that we were approached by a concerned party. Elizabeth? I mean, you don’t — you don’t have to say anything. So what, you’re taking the word of my ex as proof of what? A problem? Are you denying that you’re drinking alcohol? I’m not denying anything. A lot of people drink. I — I’ve seen both of you drink. Have I ever been impaired at work? I mean, I’ll submit to a blood test right now if you think I’m drunk. Everyone is different. But you have a history of narcotics addiction. But you’re not accusing me of using narcotics, are you? We can’t risk you treating any patients while you’re under the influence. I’m sorry. What are you saying? We’re saying that you can continue your role here under supervision if you submit to the physician health plan. [ Sighs ] And that means attending AA meetings, checking in before and after so that we can monitor your attendance, authorizing your sponsor to keep us updated on your progress and regular drug testing so that we can confirm that you are not using again. And if I say no to this blatant infringement of my rights? Then we’ll be forced to take this to the executive committee. At that point, it will become official. And Portia and I will also have to notify the medical board and it will become public. They’ll give you the choice of practicing under supervision or you could lose your license altogether. ee you. How’s your training going? They haven’t cut me yet. There’s still time. Dex, you’re looking pretty official. Thank you very much. Um…there’s no more clean towels, and, uh, people are looking for some. Duty calls. I’m gonna go grab one with… Nice uniform. You think? Yeah. It suits you. There is a possibility that Drew and I arranged for me to show up at Willow’s birthday party. Uninvited. Willow may not have been expecting me, but once I was there, Willow invited me to stay. Because she didn’t know she was being played. Listen, if Willow would have asked me to leave, of course, I would have honored her wishes. The point is, Nina, that you weren’t being honest with Willow. Whose side are you on? Uh, yours. But I know how much Willow means to you, and I really want you guys to work things out. And you are. But it’s happening naturally. Yeah, at a snail’s pace. That doesn’t matter. If you’re trying to hurry things along by manipulating Willow, you risk setting things back to being even worse than they were before. No, there is a huge difference between my earlier misfires with Willow… Misfires? Lies and schemes and cringeworthy sucking up. But that’s not what’s happening now. Really? I’m having a hard time telling the difference. Now I have Drew on my side, and Willow thinks that he walks on water. I want you to realize you are smearing my reputation. And if you are determined to slander me, be warned. I’ll use everything I know about this place to return the favor. This is your choice to make. But our position, it remains the same. The only reason why you can look so smug behind that big desk is because I saved this hospital! It was gonna go completely under, and neither one of you would even have jobs here! GH exists today because I signed over the patent to my Blackwoods cure and the tens of millions of dollars that came with it. And this is how you want to repay me?! No one’s denying your contribution to GH. Yeah. We want you to remain here and build on that. Don’t patronize me. You’re not even acting like doctors. You’re acting like bureaucrats and hypocrites. You’re out of line, Dr. Finn. No! Listen to me. Finn, we are giving you this chance because you are a fantastic doctor and a valuable member of the staff. Most importantly, because we’re your friends. We care about you. No, you don’t. Friends would never have blindsided me like this. A friend would never threaten to take away something I love. Besides being a father, medicine is all that I have. And you want to take it away from me! No. Hey, I’ll tell you what. I’ll save you both the trouble. I quit.
So Drew gets to live this great life while you’re exiled to some dusty warehouse living above a diner, and Sonny’s running around town telling everyone that you’re a traitor. Well, that about sums up my life right now. It’s not fair! Okay. Drew — let him be happy. Don’t you want him to be happy? Yes, of course I want him to be happy. Okay, then let him have his life. I don’t want it. I never did, you know that. It’s not about what Drew has. It’s about what you don’t. You lost over two years of your life being forced to work for the FBI. That wasn’t Drew’s fault. It doesn’t matter! Two years! You could have spent with your family. Two years we spent grieving you. And why? Why? What was so important that it was worth losing all that time? Jason lied to me. He said he didn’t have a choice, but everything Jason did — leaving Port Charles, abandoning his kids, letting everyone think that he was dead, it was all because of Carly. Because Cates had evidence against Carly? Because she was running Sonny’s organization? Jason put Carly’s welfare above everyone else, including his own children, because of Carly. But, of course, because Carly always comes first with him. Okay. I’m sure this was a most difficult decision for him, perhaps the hardest he’s ever had to make. There is some nobility in sacrifice. Don’t. Spinelli, don’t you dare. Please. There isn’t a shred of nobility in abandoning your kids so that a grown woman can escape the consequences of a life that she freely chose. And anyone, including you… that would glorify that has never heard their son crying for their father when he thought he was dead. Now you said you can’t delete the recording or corrupt it, but you can play it back, which means we can make a copy of it, right? I can. Why? Just do it. b that I have to do. Otherwise, I never would have left my sons… my family… or you behind. Once this job is finished, I’m gonna take my life back. And it’s the only life that I want.
I hope Drew’s campaign does not get in the way of that. And if I’m right and the media comes after you, I’m going to do everything in my power to defend you. I know you’d do the same for me. Okay. Okay. I’m glad that we agree.
I gotta go. I’ll see you soon. Yeah.
Thank you. Can we at least agree to hold off until we do anything with it, so we can game out all the possible outcomes? The only outcome I’m concerned with is the one that causes my son the least amount of pain. I just beg of you, don’t do anything hasty. You say that like I have a choice. I’m gonna do the one thing a good mother can do. And that is to protect my children at all cost, no matter what it takes.
John Cates has given me no small amount of trouble. Well, listen. Maybe I can talk to Jagger. You know, we go way back. [ Cellphone dings ] Maybe I can reason with him and get him to back off. Well, that’s very sweet of you, Mac, but I think Anna can handle Agent Cates. I don’t know that I can, but, um, thank you. I would prefer to keep you out of it, if that’s okay. I don’t want you involved. Sorry, unfortunately, I have to deal with something. Uh, I hate to cut this short, but why don’t we do this again? We’ll all get together and we’ll have more of a dinner or something like that? -Absolutely. -Yes? -Wouldn’t miss it. -Okay. That sounds perfect. Okay, so you’re still chief of detectives, right? And I expect you back at your desk 9:00 a.m. in the morning, sharp, tomorrow. No excuses. See you then. Alright. [ Door closes ] You really need to be careful, Nina. Willow’s opinion of both you and Drew could change if she finds out you two are having a secret affair where you hate each other but can’t keep your hands off one another. Oh, please. I can keep my hands off Drew. You could quit him any time, huh? If I wanted to. Do you want to? Maxie, we are both consenting adults, okay? Plus, he’s getting plenty out of this, too. Because of my connections and advice, Drew is planning to run for Congress. I’m sorry. He’s what? Yeah, he’s getting into politics, and Willow is his biggest supporter. So I intend to put my PR savvy to work on his behalf. I’m gonna make sure that he is elected to Congress because Willow will be grateful. Drew will owe me, and we will all be happy. Everyone wins. Happy now? You got your revenge. You wanted me out, I’m out. I just quit. Finn, I didn’t… You know exactly what you did. You reported me to Portia and Terry. You turned them against me before I even got a chance to explain myself. You did this without any concern about how it would hurt me, hurt my patients, hurt Violet. You ripped my heart out ’cause the only thing that mattered to you was getting back at me. Alright. Okay. Yeah. Yeah, I did turn you in, but I did it for your patients, for Violet, and mostly for you. Your drinking is jeopardizing everything good in your life. Turning you in was the only way to get back the Finn that I know and love — the compassionate, brilliant, loving man, the man who would never put anyone in harm’s way. Harm’s way? What are you talking about? Do you have any idea how many lives I’ve saved? Do you know? Of course you don’t. Because you don’t know me at all, do you? Maybe you never did. As far as that goes, you don’t know my daughter either. What? I don’t want her anywhere near you. You don’t call her. You don’t see her. You don’t spend time with her. I’m her guardian. You asked me to do that. That was my mistake. I thought I knew you. I was wrong. Stay away from Violet. Stay away from me.
Now, this is the second time you’ve run interference for Joss and Dex. You said they used to be together? Maybe will be again if they figure things out. They had a pretty traumatic breakup. Not because they didn’t love each other. I get it. Girl code. Exactly. I’m just trying to give them room so that they can talk things out without people being there. You’re looking out for Josslyn. I like seeing that. I’m glad you care about your friends as much as they care about you. Oh. What’s your schedule like this weekend? I could really use your help or something. Help with what? I’m playing in the department’s beach-volleyball tournament. And since when do you play volleyball? It is not my game, but I volunteered to break the ice with the other cops. Oh. I could really use some pointers from a D1 player like you. Tom Cruise I am not. Well, as much as I would love to school you, I actually can’t this weekend because Trina and I are moving. We found a new place. That’s great. Well, I’m happy for you guys, but I’m disappointed I won’t be able to benefit from your expertise. You know what? I got to tell you, You are not gonna make it very far at the PCPD if you give up so easily. You’ve gotta learn how to negotiate. I’ll tell you what. I will help you. I will give you a few pointers if you help me move. Deal. Just so you know, I would have helped you without the negotiation. It’s part of the PCPD motto to protect… and serve. Thanks for coming to me about Finn. You were right. I saw the way he was behaving in the meeting that we had with him. You absolutely did the right thing. Thanks. When he sobers up, he’s gonna realize what he threw away. And I hope that someday, somehow, he will pick himself back up. But what is this all costing Violent? Maxie: Hello, everyone. -Hey, kiddies! -Hey. Grandpa Mac, can we talk about the treehouse? Sure, but we have to wait for Cody to be here for the planning session. Okay? Okay, I just want to make sure it has a hammock and a rope bridge and a zipline. Oh. The zipline was Violet’s idea. She’s done a lot of camping. Violet, any more bright ideas? A moat. Mom, can Violet please stay over? We can camp out in the backyard. Oh, um… My dad won’t let me. But you haven’t even asked. James, let’s pick another night. I promised Violet’s dad I would have her home by 7:00, and he’s expecting her. So…
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Jason? Hi. I got your text. Have you made any more progress with Valentin? Well, yeah. I know, it’s kind of going slow. I’m — I’m just treading very carefully. Okay, well, Cates is getting more impatient for results, and Drew is running for Congress. He’s what? Yeah. Carly gave me a heads up. Drew’s running for Congress, which is gonna put him in the public eye. And that might put the spotlight on me, too. And if my profile gets too high, I will be useless to Cates and the FBI. And Carly will pay. I did not go through all of this for John Cates to arrest Carly, and I want to do it your way, but I’m running out of time. I will get what you want, Jason. I will, and I will bust Valentin. [ Speaks indistinctly ] Carly. Sam. What are you doing here?
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