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[ Door opens ]
Hey. Why’d you need to see me? Because I know.
How’d it go with Finn? Okay, I think. He’s really owning what happened. He apologized for the lies and the other things he said… thanked me for getting a restraining order. He did? Like, he actually said the words? He did — for that and taking custody. He realized what he’s putting Violet through and he’s kind of torn up about it. Good. I mean that in the most supportive way possible. I know. [ Groans ] When Violet said, “I thought you died like Grandpa,” I just — I lost it. ,::, Yeah, I had to pull over on the drive back.
So… what’d you think of the rehab place? I didn’t go inside. Finn wanted to take that step on his own. But — But you made sure he went in, right? Oh, yeah, I watched him go all the way inside/ But the outside was nice. Even at night. It was very — very peaceful. Good. Sounds like just what he needs. How’s Violet doing? Is she in bed? Yeah. She’s out like a light. She was exhausted. Yeah. Chase, um, listen. We didn’t get a chance to discuss this before when Finn was here. Um… Discuss what? I had a long talk with my grandmother. Uh-oh. She made a very strong case for how she thinks we should proceed. What did the Empress have to say? Well, she thinks it would be best if the two of us move in here — with Violet. Natalia: Hi! [ Laughs ] Thank you for coming. I’m so flattered you asked. Now, it’s not — it’s not too late for you? Oh, no. I’m a — I’m a total night owl. I always have been. And you couldn’t have picked a better location. My room is right here, right downstairs. Good evening. What can I get you? North Sterling scotch, neat, for the lady. You remembered. Thank you. And I’ll, uh — I’ll have the same thing. Very good. Coming right up. Thank you. So, what has you up so late? [ Sighs ] I’ve been — I’ve been feeling a little stifled lately at my place. Yeah. I can imagine. Yeah, so I had to change the, you know, living situation. Did you trade in the luxurious penthouse for the Metro Court Presidential suite? [ Both laugh ] N– No, no, no, no, no, no. What do you mean, then? Ava moved out. Did she? She seemed pretty ensconced. Even so… it was time to go. Thank you for coming by so late. Yeah. I got your message. Have you heard from Nikolas? No, not since he was transferred. I’m sorry. Did you think this was about him? Uh, more like I was hoping. I-I haven’t heard from him either, so… Anyways, I’m here. Uh, I didn’t realize you were staying at the Metro Court. As of this morning. It turns out I’m safer here than under the same roof as Sonny Corinthos.
Some of this stuff seems so impressive, but I can’t tell if it is or if it’s a total line of B.S. Like, look. For example… “Oversaw the distribution of priority communication throughout a complex interdepartmental network.” Sounds impressive or… Sounds like mailroom? Right? Kristina, are you sure you want to be handing over the day-to-day running of the LGBTQ Center to someone else? I mean, it is your baby. No, I don’t want to. The Corinthos-Davis House was my idea, and I’m really passionate about it, but… I want someone else to take charge right now, and that’s what’s best for the center. Okay. How exactly is you stepping back serving the center? Because. I came up with a really powerful idea. But there are people who are far more qualified than I am who can run the center and really make my vision a reality. Besides, it’s a little weird to be going back and starting back up again at the Corinthos-Davis House and then have to leave because I’m going on maternity leave like five seconds later. “Maternity leave”? So, was Tracy’s suggestion that we move in here an invitation or a demand? It was a very strong invitation. And she decided this unilaterally? Well, Monica and Olivia both signed off on it. Monica and Olivia agreed with Tracy? Both of them? I know. It’s like the seven seals of the apocalypse all burst open at once. But, of course, I told her that I wasn’t gonna make any decisions without discussing it with you first. Okay. Let’s discuss it. What are the pros? Okay, well, um… my grandmother first pointed out that we — we can’t move in to your brother’s place with Violet, what with her grandfather dying there and then her finding her father passed out and bleeding on the floor. That is a good point. So we’ll move in to our place. Yeah, it’s just… That it’s too small. We can get a bigger place. We’ve been talking about doing that anyway. What better time? Yeah. We could. Where would we stay here that has more privacy than our own place? Uh, well, there’s a suite with two bedrooms and a private bath, and there are tons of kids running around, not to mention Monica and Olivia and — and Willow and Sasha. Lots of positive, nurturing maternal energy. You didn’t say Tracy. Neither did she. Right. So those were Tracy’s talking points? Pretty much. I mean, she also said that Violet needs consistency now. Not when we move, but right now. And you agree? I thought they were really good points. What do you think? You know, when I was driving back from the rehab place alone, I was thinking about something Finn said to me — about how I was being the big brother, taking care of him. My whole life, I had my dad to take care of me, and now I’m responsible to take care of my family and provide for them and make sure they’re safe. And when I was driving, every minute, every mile, I was — I was coming up with a plan and then revising it — because I’ve never had a kid. And now I have custody of one. And I know it’s just temporary, but we don’t know how long it’ll be, not really. But the whole way back… I thought to myself, “Yes… I can step up for my niece. I can give her a home that she deserves.” Sonny: Thank you. Natalia: Thank you. I mean, after what Ava did to Kristina’s mom, I would imagine it got pretty tense in the house. Yeah, but not — not for long. You know, I’ve been — I don’t know what I was thinking having her move in to my place. Well, you were thinking about your daughter Avery, right? Yeah. Yeah, yeah. By the way, I think I can guess who came up with that name. You’d be right. Still, I think it suits my little girl. Yeah. Um, look, it’s none of my business, but… Go ahead. Fire away. Well, I mean, aside from this recent cohabitation, Ava just doesn’t seem like she’s “the one that got away.” Ava can’t get far away enough. [ Chuckles ] Okay. Well… To long distance. [ Glasses clink ] [ Chuckles ] There is one person who I thought I could count on till my dying day, and she turned her back on me. Was that your — your wife Nina? No, no. Nina was a different mistake that — Oh. [ Chuckles ] Whatever she did… you know, happened around the same time. These people that I thought I could count on, I figured out I couldn’t count on them at all. You said “people.” So more than one. Well… [ Sighs ] I discovered that, uh… …these two people were the closest to me out of anyone. And they were conspiring against me. And at that time, I didn’t think Ava was, so I let her in. Which I should have known better. Because Ava was and always will be… a treacherous viper. I know you and Sonny have a complicated history, but I thought the two of you had sort of come to an understanding of late. Yeah. I certainly thought so. As far as I knew, Sonny and I were closer than ever. And we had become — Well, “friends” might be too big a word, but we had begun to let our guard down. We were confiding in each other. There was a kind of trust. And now? Now I’m living in a hotel, scrolling through real-estate apps. What? What? Ah. I-I’m sorry. It’s just — It’s not like Sonny to put the mother of one of his children out on the streets. I’m not exactly destitute. No, that’s — that’s very true. Well, would you mind telling me what happened between you two? I wish I knew. I’m sure you’ve noticed how erratic Sonny has been lately. He’s lashed out at almost everybody, and up until now, I’ve managed to avoid being the target of his wrath. Uh-huh. And you have no idea why he suddenly turned on you? No. No, I don’t. I-I wouldn’t be able to correct it even if I did. Because, with Sonny, any offense is a capital crime, right? Real or imagined. Yes. I’m aware how he feels about loyalty. Ah. Been the brunt of it yourself, I see. Now, don’t worry. I won’t pry. Thank you. If anything, I’ve been trying to support Sonny, and he seemed to be appreciating it. But then today, he… he became completely irrational and he picked a fight with me over I don’t even know what. And it was just so unsettling, Laura. It was so unmoored from reality that I felt like I had no choice but to leave. Y-You know, I’ve become aware just recently that Sonny is not the man I thought he was. Hm. Except that it seems like lately he’s been giving in to all of his worst impulses. Except that I have never known you to be a completely helpless victim, so come on, now. Why don’t you tell me what you were really fighting about? The FBI used me to strong-arm you into being an informant. Which means it’s my fault that you lost two and a half years of your life that you could have spent with your family. Who told you? Doesn’t matter. Yes, it does matter. I need to know who else knows. Sam. Sam. And she’s not happy about it. And she blames me. And I get it. How’d she find out? How do you think? Spinelli? She got Spinelli to hack into the FBI’s evidence file, and they found a recording — of me at that meeting with Cyrus Renault and the Five Families announcing to everyone that I was head of the Corinthos organization. Spinelli wasn’t able to delete the file. I mean, that’s good. I think they would have noticed that. He was able to make a recording, though. And Sam played it for me.
You had a choice. Your freedom and your family… or me. Why did you pick me? Apparently Kristina made some petty accusation against me. And because she is the apple of his eye, I got the boot. I’m sure she’s throwing a party somewhere as we speak. My concern is… the person who will suffer most from my moving out is Sonny. How so? Well, I-I’ve tried to be a stabilizing influence. I haven’t been very successful, especially considering what happened at that wedding. What wedding? Oh, uh, Brook Lynn and Chase. Yeah. Laura… Sonny beat a man within an inch of his life at the reception. Oh, my God. And it’s no surprise you haven’t heard about this because, as usual with Sonny, no charges were filed. I just meant “maternity leave” in the sense of, like, the — the time period that a woman takes after she gives birth, whatever that time period is called. So family leave. I said “whatever.” Obviously you will need time to recover, but isn’t that like weeks? Yeah. And isn’t that so that the new parents can get acclimated to raising their newborn? It’s for whatever they need it to be for. But, yes, most importantly for that. But if you’re not raising the baby, then can’t you return to the center in the amount of time that doctors recommend? Six weeks. Okay. Why give up running the center that you built from the ground up when you can just start six weeks later? Because I don’t know what’s gonna happen! I don’t know if Molly and TJ are going to break up. I don’t know if they’re gonna stay together. I don’t know if maybe they’re gonna stay together and then maybe a year later they’re gonna break up! I don’t know! A-And if TJ decides that he does want full custody a-and he does because it is his biological and legal right with that baby — Okay. That’s enough hypotheticals. Stay with me! Molly has no legal or biological claim to this child, but I do. Hold on a second. Are you saying that you would actually try to get custody for Molly? You know, I haven’t had much interaction with Ava, but she just always seemed so disingenuous to me. That’s putting it kindly. Well, if I ever cross paths with her again, I’ll just, you know — I’ll have my guard up. Do me a favor. Don’t cross paths with her. Just go in a different direction. [ Chuckles ] Okay. I’ll keep that in mind. I don’t scare easily, though, so I don’t like to give anybody that kind of power over me — to be afraid. Well, I’m not — I’m not telling you to be afraid. I’m just saying that, you know, don’t underestimate Ava. Duly noted. And enough about her, anyhow, so… Here you go. Hear, hear. Hear, hear! On to more pleasant topics. Um, what were we talking about before her? Betrayal. Oh, well. There’s pleasant. It’s a downer. I know. [ Laughs ] Well… It is a beautiful night in a beautiful place. Yeah. And, uh, the scotch is amazing. And the company… Loves misery. No! No? It’s not afraid of the dark. Ohh! To the darkness! To the darkness! And to the light that follows! [ Laughs ] I don’t, um — I don’t want to belabor the topic, but, um… there just is no pain quite like the wound of betrayal, so I’m so sorry that you had to go through that. Uh, the same. What about you? Did you ever forgive the person who betrayed you? Who said there were just one? Oh, there was more than one! Yeah. Oh, I didn’t know that. Ooh. Forgive? I don’t know if I forgive. I…move on. I don’t forget. Um, the Lord wants me to forgive, so I try. How about you? No. No? Just no? That’s it? [ Both chuckling ] No, no. It’s, uh — You know what? Actually, I — With family, I forgive, and family forgives me. And that’s what families do, right? Yeah. But don’t you find it harmful not tempering anger with mercy? Sometimes. You know, I’ve been thinking lately that the people who turned away from me… …who I trusted, you know? That they believed in me. We all have one thing in common. Me.
[ Sighs ] I never wanted you to know about this. Why? It’s my life. I’m the one who could be charged. Yeah, I made sure you wouldn’t be. [ Scoffs ] By sacrificing yourself?! No, because I knew when you found out you would confront the FBI and dare them to charge you. And that didn’t make any sense at all! And you becoming an informant does?! For more than two years, Jason?! Okay, I didn’t think it would be that long. I thought it would be six months. One undercover operation, I’m out, you’re safe. But… [ Sighs ] Then there was another year and another year after that. It was just — Jason… There was never a moment when it was too much. I never… once thought about bailing. Of course, you didn’t. This is what you do. You always protect me. But this time I was the target. I deserved to know! And I should have a say in how we handle things! We? There is no “we,” Carly. I’m handling it the way I’m handling it. That’s not an option anymore. I am not gonna let you throw your life away because of me. I won’t do it. I am not throwing my life away!
I agreed to do a job! And that’s what I’m doing! How do you know that Cates won’t double-cross you? How do you know he won’t say, “Thanks for your help, here’s your next mission”? I mean, do you honestly believe the FBI and John Cates are ever gonna let you go? I just want to know what my options are. Options that keep the baby in the family so that Molly can raise it? Or do you want the baby for yourself? Well, now who’s going into hypotheticals? Have you actually looked into these options? No, I haven’t, but I did ask my mom for guidance. She just didn’t want to give me her opinion. Very wise, your mother. She did direct me to the legal statute involved if, hypothetically, I did want to pursue custody. I guess that’s not so bad. And I may have drawn up a mock petition that could arguably be filed in court. Kristina… I think my chances are better than %. But the baby’s not just a package you can hand over, you know? If the courts agree with me a-and if I do get custody, then I’m gonna be the one who has to raise this child. And I… Allie, you… You once said that you wished this baby were ours. How would you feel about co-parenting? This is the first I’ve heard that Sonny attacked someone at the wedding. Who was the victim? Well, I tried to ask him, but Sonny was pretty distraught himself over losing control in front of Kristina. Kristina saw it? From what I understand, she witnessed the whole thing… Ohh! …and she became extremely upset. Not that it matters now. Apparently all is forgiven, and Kristina and her father are once again thick as thieves. Thank you for telling me this. I know that it’s not the happiest news to impart, but I thought you should know. Although, it’s not why I-I asked you here. Oh. I didn’t think so, actually. But it is about Sonny. He’s become so erratic that I don’t know what he’s gonna do from one moment to the next. And the way we left things, I’m afraid he’s become so unhinged and paranoid that he is gonna try to get our custody agreement overturned and keep Avery for himself. I cannot allow that to happen! Violet is your niece, so, of course, you want to take the lead of figuring out the best course of action for how she moves forward. So I-I’m gonna tell Tracy that we are gonna leave and go home. Wait. Wait, wait, wait. I am so grateful to you and your family… They’re your family, too. …for wanting to help and take the three of us in. Well, of course. You know how much my grandmother loves Finn. And your father. May he rest in peace. And she also loves making decisions. What I was trying to say earlier — when I was driving and — and planning and worrying about what to do with Violet, I walked through the front door and I saw you… and it made me realize I don’t have to do this alone. I have my wife, the best partner and — and co-pilot and teammate that I could ask for. Chase, I not only love you, I admire you. Because you show up for the people you love the most, and you never complain. I complain sometimes. Well, you are kind and strong and gentle and you lead with your heart. You should write all this down for when we renew our vows. Oh, I’ll remember it.
So, now that we’ve said all those things… what do you think of Tracy’s idea? You have no way to be sure that the FBI will ever let us off the hook — not now, not ever! No. I don’t. But that’s the risk, and I’m willing to take it. Well, I’m not! That’s why I started exploring other options. What are — Who have you been talking to? I talked to Diane because I want to know my chances of an acquittal if I turn myself in. Well, I hope Diane said zero. She said thirty. Oh. Oh. Thirty. Diane’s a great lawyer, but I would round that number down a little bit. No. I get it, Jason! They’re not great odds! But what are the odds of the FBI letting you go and giving your life back? The only way to stop them is to call their bluff. Oh, Carly. This…
You keep talking about the time… that I’ve lost with my family. If you turn yourself in… if you go to prison, then everything that I did, everything that I sacrificed to protect you means nothing! So please… do not throw all of that away. Here’s the deal. When I married you, I knew that a boatload of Quartermaines, Falconeris, and Cerullos came with the package. For better or for worse. And now that I’ve met them… Okay, I know what you’re gonna say, but they really do mean well. I was going to say I definitely think it’s for the better. Oh. Well, they do mean well. Except for Cousin Patty. She’s a mess. Anyway, what were you gonna say? I came from a pretty small family to begin with, and now that my dad’s gone, my mom’s off in parts unknown, and Finn is getting back on track, your loud, crazy family full of meddlers and busybodies — You are skating on thin ice, pal. I’m just saying… I shouldn’t be surprised that they’d be willing to welcome me and Violet into the fold. Well, of course. They adore Violet. And I’m pretty sure they already prefer you over me. I think it’s ’cause I’m easier to get along with than you. That’s just a lot of words for “pushover,” ‘kay? And, yeah, the Q’s and the Cerullos are a crazy mixed bag, but we love each other. Even Cousin Patty? You know, she keeps getting invited to stuff, so I guess so, which only proves my point. When — When something’s up with one of us, we come together, we step up for each other. And you and Violet are a part of that family. You’re stuck with us.
Gio. Oh. Hello. Speaking of family. Hi, Gio. What’s up? Sorry for interrupting. Violet heard me tuning my violin and came looking for the sound. Then she got lost finding her room, so I helped her find it. Uh, she was, uh, pretty tired, so I’m pretty sure she’s asleep now. Thank you for looking out for Violet. Yeah. Uh, listen. If nobody minds, I’m just gonna go outside and practice. Is this for Ava’s gallery? Yeah. Play badly. If only I knew how.
Okay. So what do you think of the move? Uh… hold that thought. I’m gonna go check on Violet. Okay.
Ava, did you ask me here because you want me to assist you in a custody battle with Sonny? Well… yes. You know, I-I really shouldn’t be getting involved in something like that. Laura. You once said that we’re family. Even after Nikolas and I divorced. Did you mean that? Yes, I did. I did. Because I believe that you truly loved my son. And, actually, I think he still loves you. I love him, too. But, you know… oil and water. I know. At this point in my life… other than Avery… you and Trina are the closest thing I have to family. And that — that means something to me. Family means a lot to me, too. And while I do care about you, Ava, don’t you dare use that to work me! If there’s something that you want from me, you be direct — you ask me. Okay. Okay. Cards on the table, then. Please. I spoke to Scott. And he said that if Sonny tries to smear me in court… it could work. Ohh. And I cannot let that happen. I cannot let him have Avery. He’s barely fit to take care of himself! Yeah, you’re right. You’re right. So as I see it… the best defense is a good offense. Right? So I’m… I’m looking for character witnesses, just in case. So… may I give your name to Scott as someone who would be willing to appear in family court on my behalf?
[ Exhales heavily ] How’s Violet doing? She’s fine. You know, seeing her sleeping peacefully up in her bed and then coming down and seeing you sleeping peacefully on the couch has me thinking there is no better place for the three of us to spend the summer. Really? Are you sure? It’s the right thing to do for Violet. She’ll have kids to play with, boats to ride, docks to swim off, horses. She’s super-jazzed about the horses. And I am super-jazzed about spending the summer with my amazing wife and her massive family. “Our.” Our massive family. Tomorrow… we’ll start moving our stuff. And Violet’s, too. I understand your need to keep Avery really close to you right now, especially since, lately, Sonny’s behavior has been genuinely concerning. Does that mean you’ll help me? Can I give you your name to Scott? Yes, you can. But that’s because if Avery has to have only one custodial parent right now, I believe it should be you. Thank you. Thank you so much, Laura. Yeah. Ava, don’t make me regret this. No, no. I won’t. I promise. Your faith and support mean everything. I-I’m sure Scott will be contacting you. Okay.
Oh, and Laura… Mm-hmm? I promise you that if I do hear from Nikolas, I will let you know. I really do want only the very best for him. Thank you. Me too.
Carly, if you go forward with this and you get convicted, this life that you have now — with the kids, Bobbie’s, the hotel — it’s done. You’re probably gonna go away for years. And then Josslyn and Michael can take turns bringing Donna to visit you until she’s old enough to visit you on her own. And all for what? All because you wanted to turn yourself in when you didn’t have to. And how’s Donna gonna feel when you abandon her for me? Donna will always know that I love her. But not enough to stay out of prison for her? That’s not fair, Jason! That’s a fact!
Here’s another fact.
If you go to prison…
…I will blame myself every day for the rest of my life.
So if you don’t want your daughter to grow up without you and you don’t want me to carry that guilt… just stop. Just back off and let me finish what I started! Okay. Fine.
I t’s fine? I get it! I-I-I get that you have to follow through with all this. Okay? I get it. [ Sighs ] Thank you. But what if I can’t stand it? Honestly, if the situation presents itself, would you want to co-parent this child with me?
Do I want kids at all? I think… someday maybe. But… Right now, with my career on the upswing, I just don’t think it’s a good time for me to be a mom. I hope you’re not too disappointed. No. No. How could I be? I mean… It’s not exactly the right time for me to be a mom right now, either. But, I mean, look, in a perfect world, Molly and TJ would peacefully and blissfully raise this child on rock-steady ground. I wouldn’t even have to think about this. Okay, then why think about it at all? Look. Couples fight. I-I know — not Molly and TJ — but, yes, Molly and TJ! It’ll all blow over, and then you’ll just have wasted a lot of energy over nothing. Allie, no. I have to be prepared. If this goes badly and TJ wants custody of this child, then I have to make sure my sister has access to this baby! And the only way to do that is by suing TJ for custody. Do you usually have trouble sleeping? Do I look tired? No. No. [ Chuckles ] Restless, maybe. But that might just be me projecting. ‘Cause there’s so many nights that I lie awake with just a million thoughts racing through my head. It almost feels like… Like ghosts, you know? Does that ever happen to you? All the time. Well, I think you have the right idea. In situations like this, when you’re being swarmed by ghosts. Reach out to a friend and grab a drink in the night air. Try to make all that noise stop. To finding our friends. In the darkness. [ Chuckles ] Cheers. Cheers.
To new beginnings. I admit that you’re right about all of it. Well, good. I’ll take it from here. But what if it’s too much of a cost for me? What if I can’t live with knowing that I’m the reason you haven’t had a day of freedom since November ? You don’t have to live with it. I do. Jason… I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it weren’t for you. My life wouldn’t be what it is if I hadn’t met you. So how do I let the FBI use you knowing I had the power to stop it? You just said you were gonna do this my way! I know, but I changed my mind! You can’t change your mind, Carly! Not about this! I chose to take the FBI’s deal. So, please, I’m asking you. Do not get in the way of it!
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