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That’s great champagne. It’s my favorite vintage. We had this in Germany. We did. An amazing champagne from an amazing night. ♪♪ Hey, Hunter. Um, could you help me find someone to take over for me here? Because I’m covering Katie’s shift, she had an emergency, but I can’t stay. Okay, great. Thank you so much. Bye. Joss. Hi, you two. What can I get you? Just a coffee. Thanks. I’ll do a matcha latte with a splash of oat milk. Great. And, Joss, when you have a second, maybe I could get a couple minutes of your of your time. Hey, hold the door. Oh, hey. What’s going on? I thought you were at the Savoy doing a Valentine’s Day serenade for Brook Lynn. I did. It went great. She was totally blindsided by it and loved it. That’s good. So, w-what are you doing here, alone? Uh, Lulu called. There was an emergency at Deception. It may be morning in Helsinki, but it is still nighttime here. Now, I have called someone to help you. If you can just be patient, like, at all… Please hold. Thank God you are here. This guy — Just give me the phone. This is Brook Lynn Quartermaine. How can I help? I’m guessing this is not how you expected your Valentine’s Day to turn out. Nope. Not that I’m complaining. What you did for Chase and Brook Lynn, letting him surprise her with a concert? Babe… Turned out nicely, didn’t it? Yes. Yes, it did. And I love this romantic side of you. I do aim to please. Oh, baby. ♪♪ Good evening, Elizabeth. Uh, may — may I come in? I-I have an urgent matter to discuss with you. It’s late, and I’m exhausted. Can we talk about this tomorrow? Look, you don’t understand. I-I’m afraid this just can’t wait. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ Please forgive me for barging in like this, but it — it really can’t wait. Can we — Can we make this quick? ‘Cause I have an early shift in the in the morning. Well — Well, perhaps we could just have a seat and talk. I would rather stand if it’s okay with you. I’m — I’m sorry, Nurse Baldwin. Am — Am I making you uncomfortable? Well, like I said, it’s — it’s late, and we don’t really know each other that well, and you just invited yourself into my house. So maybe a little. This is v-very disappointing because I expected you to be excited to see me. Why is that? Well, because there’s so much you want to know about me. I mean, you have been asking around, yes? I thought I’d just give you an opportunity to ask me whatever you want right to my face. So, Emma, what do you need? I wanted to run something by you. Okay. My organization is holding a benefit, and I’d really like you to be a part of it. Oh. That’s great. I didn’t know that you had an organization. Yeah, it’s called SAAC — or Students Against Animal Cruelty. Well, I am definitely against that. Yeah, as any sane person would be. And, you know, since you used to be a big-time athlete and you’re really plugged into Port Charles and all of that. Oh, I’m — I’m so sorry. Just excuse me one moment. Okay, I know that she’s working, but seriously? No, there’s no “but.” And don’t get frustrated. Joss is working. So when she gets back, talk fast, get straight to the point. She’ll probably appreciate it, and it’ll probably reduce our chances of unforced conversational errors. Ah, okay, Mr. Olafsson, our CFO has authorized the transfer, so… Yes. Yes, I will speak with her. Vertu blessaour. [ Beeps ] [ Sighs ] So that’s taken care of? He’ll receive the payment first thing tomorrow. I’m sure he’s happy about that. I know I am. Lulu, what department do we work in? Marketing. And was that a marketing call? No. But he specifically asked for you or Maxie. Great! Yes. Maxie can authorize payments also. Did you even try to reach out to her? No. I wasn’t gonna ruin Maxie and Spinelli’s first Valentine’s Day back together. Oh, but you had no problem ruining mine? Hey, tell me about this concert. I mean, that was a pretty inspired Valentine’s Day gift. I mean, Brook Lynn must have really dug that. Oh, you should have seen her face. That’s awesome, man. I mean, it’s great you got up on stage again. What, it’s been like a year, right? Yeah, I was nervous at first, but then… I mean, I owe it big to Curtis Ashford. He really helped out. And, man, did I need it. What — Yeah, I had to do something spectacular to make it up to Brook Lynn. What are you talking about? You’re, like, one of the best husbands alive. Like, it can’t be that bad. No, it’s not that. It’s just… [ Sighs ] Whatever it is, man, you can tell me. It turns out I, um, I’m not able to give my wife the one thing that — that she really wants. Wow. Taking his nephew’s wife out for Valentine’s Day. That’s a choice. Yeah, but bringing Willow here to my club after I maneuvered him out of Aurora, honey, that is beyond a show of disrespect. It is, in fact, a throwdown. And what’s going on with Willow? How can she not see what a bad guy Drew is? I mean, I guess it’s true what they say. Love is blind, right? Yeah, whatever that is. Because it certainly ain’t love. Okay, how about we just let it go? Because it’s a beautiful night and you got a beautiful crowd, and there’s no need to ruin it by having a fight with a congressman. To the most beautiful woman in the room. ♪♪ Hey, what is it? I’m just wondering what Lucas is doing with Brad on Valentine’s Day. That’s ironic. What is? You’re getting the stink eye from Willow. Just Willow? Okay. I know I’m in no position to judge, but she is clearly on a date with her husband’s uncle while said husband is in a German burn unit. That’s just wrong on so many levels. Yeah, well, it’s not our call to make. I see what this is about. So you’re not denying that you made inquiries at G.H. and Turning Woods and the mission? What would be the point of denying it? [ Chuckles ] What indeed. And what information did you find out? You know, because I would be happy to clear up any confusion. Cyrus, this is a much bigger conversation than I have the bandwidth for. So can we — can we just talk about this — You know, I’m really sorry that — that you’re tired, but there is really no time like the present. You’re not leaving until we talk about this. I-I couldn’t. Not in good conscience, no. Fine, then I’ll start at the beginning. “Let there be light”? Why did you try to kill Lulu? Donna: Mommy! Sorry. It’s fine. Coming. So far we have Kai Taylor signed up to host SAAC’s benefit. Oh, well, that’s great. You used to be a star athlete, too. Oh, I was never in Kai’s league. Joss? Never in Kai’s league. Trina told me stories. You once spiked a ball so hard, you broke a girl’s wrist. Never even remotely close to Kai’s league. Okay, well, even so, I think you could help me put this benefit over the top. Okay, it’s one of SAAC’s first big events in Port Charles, and I really want it to succeed. Also, I haven’t really been in Port Charles in a while, and I don’t really know people like you do. I mean, come on, you probably know everyone, right? You’re hooked in with the Q’s and the Corinthoses. That’s like half of Port Charles right there. Yeah, and you’re a Spencer. So all of that together kind of makes you a star. Well, I don’t think that’s true, but how does all of that translate into me helping you? I want you to be an underwriter for the Students Against Animal Cruelty benefit. Listen, it sounds great. I’d love to help you out. That’s great. But I just really don’t have the time. Okay, we’ll work around your schedule. I mean, it’s one speech. I’m — I’m… I’m super sorry, Emma. It’s just I’m kind of going through a lot right now. We get it. But, seriously, I’m more than happy to donate, and I will tell my family to as well. Slacktivists just throwing money at a problem isn’t gonna do much. I’m not saying that you are one. It’s just… Well, you kind of did. I didn’t mean it. Okay, sometimes I just… It’s just that you could really make a difference, okay, and you could be influential in ways that most people can’t, including me. All right, so I am sorry if I sounded like… Ungrateful dog with a bone? Yeah. That. Emma… I know what it’s like to get super caught up in something that you care about, all right? Nothing’s gonna stop you from doing what you’ve got to do, right? Absolutely. And maybe down the road, you know, if that schedule clears up, then… I can’t make any promises. but absolutely, if it clears up I will let you know. It sounds great. I’m just — I’m going through a lot right now. We know, Joss. We — We didn’t mean to ambush you at work. No, no. It’s fine. I-I do have to get back to the customers, though, but please send me the information for the donations, okay? What are you talking about? You and Brook Lynn are great. Or at least you seem to be. Yeah, in most ways we are. It’s… Look, I’m — I’m sorry… You know, we don’t have to do this here. No, I do, because if I don’t get this out now, I… I have to tell somebody. Okay, man. Yeah, whatever it is. ♪ They knew there’s a storm up ahead ♪ I just found out that I can’t give Brook Lynn the family that — the family that we want to have. N’neka? Boss. Congressman Quartermaine is no longer welcome here. If he comes to the bar to order a drink, we don’t serve him. If he calls to book a table, we’re full. Got it? Understood. Do you want me to ask them to leave? I’ll take care of it myself. You got it. I will never forgive Brad for what he did. Nor should you. He watched Michael grieve his son for months. He allowed Lucas to believe that Wiley was theirs. And then after all that, they’re back together? Or they’re just two people having a drink. And then for Lucas to say what he said to me on Christmas. I’m sorry. No. No, no, no. If people judge us, that’s on them, not us. What — What have we done that Brad and Lucas haven’t done? Or the Quartermaines, for that matter? Drew… Curtis! How are you doing? I don’t want you here. You are refreshingly direct, Nurse Baldwin. I’m a nurse. I don’t like to waste time. Very well, then, since you asked… My niece had been in a coma for four years with no sign that she would ever improve. But Laura and Rocco, the rest of her family, they all had hope. And what was poor Lulu enduring while they were hoping? You’re a nurse. You focus on the physical. That which can be observed. As a man of God, I-I consider what can’t be observed. The — The spiritual. Are you spiritual, Nurse Baldwin? I don’t advertise it. Yes, I am. I sensed that, which gave me hope that you would understand. I will do my best. You have seen people trapped in a bed, hooked up to machines. But just because someone can be kept alive doesn’t mean they should. Yes? I agree. But I also believe that it should be their choice. And what if they’re incapable of expressing that choice? I have watched families make that decision for their loved ones, to let them go. It’s — It’s awful. It always is. But in — in the end… Oh. In the end, it’s a gift. Lulu is your family. You understand. With Lulu, yes. But what about the others? The others weren’t your family. [ Sighs ] We’re all God’s children, are we not? And as such… One family. [ Voice breaking ] When I was volunteering, I saw so many people trapped in their own hell. That’s when I realized God had given me this mission to free these imprisoned souls. We don’t know that comatose patients are suffering. God sees them suspended between the f-flickering embers of consciousness and that bright, glorious light that leads to Him. You make it sound so beautiful. It is. And after four years of lying in a bed alone — her other family visiting her once a week, if that — wasn’t Lulu entitled to that beauty? And that’s why you turned off her ventilator? No, no. T-That was — That was much later. I apologize for not being more considerate of your Valentine’s plans, but I knew that it was too important to wait until tomorrow. He was threatening to cancel the shipment of zincite. Did you tell him he was overreacting? He was overreacting. That he should consider finding another buyer for his rare and precious mineral? Was there a transcript? Zincite is rare, Lulu. It is the key ingredient to our new night cream. Mr. Olafsson doesn’t need us nearly as much as we need him. You can’t talk to people that way. But you’re okay with him yelling at me? It must be hard being the one everyone’s looking at and judging. Uh, yeah. It is. [ Chuckles ] Sorry. I forgot who I was talking to. Don’t tell me you feel sorry for her? Well, maybe not sorry. But we all make mistakes. Yeah, and we all live with the consequences. Sometimes we do it behind bars. Other times we… do it out in the open in a banging sweet gown. I guess. But for someone in love, she doesn’t seem that happy. What the hell, man? You — You really kicking us out? No, I’m kicking you out. Michael’s wife is more than welcome to stay. Just not you. May I ask why? I don’t want you here. It’s my club, and I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. I see. So… So this is how it’s gonna be? It’s how you’ve been playing it, old friend. I’m just now playing the same game. Very well. We will take our business elsewhere. I know why Willow’s not happy. Guilt and denial. Once the denial goes away, she’ll be miserable. And when she’s done being miserable… What? I don’t know. It’s different for everyone. But one thing that I have learned — Lonely is lonely. Whether you deserve it or not. Change of plans. We’re not staying. I got a surprise for you. Well, look who it is. Donna, you remember Mr. Brennan, don’t you? I do. Hi, Mr. Brennan. Hello, Donna. Good to see you. Why are you here so late? Well, it’s not late for grown-ups. You look tired. You should go to bed. Thank you. Donna had a bad dream. Oh! Well, that’s no fun. What was it about? I don’t remember, but I know I didn’t like it. Why do we have bad dreams? It’s okay. You can tell her. Uh, well, Donna, we, uh… When we sleep, our bodies rest, but our brains are super active — so active that they have to distract us. So our brains show us little movies to keep us from acting out in our sleep. Hmm. Like sleepwalking? Exactly like sleepwalking. And when we have a bad dream, it means that something is bothering us. Mr. Brennan, how do you know so much about dreams? Well, I study psychology. Know what that is? Mnh-mnh. Well, I’ll tell you. My first attempt to free Lulu was a failure. I chose the wrong medication, and instead of liberation it only created unwanted attention. And that’s why her liver started to fail. I-If only the Lord had taken my sweet niece then, I… But, Cyrus, you did free Lulu. Just not in the way you intended. The Lord spared Lulu. Only He knows His holy purpose. I understand why you did what you did for Lulu and the other patients. Why Sam? Why did you kill Sam McCall? Because she got in the way of my carrying out the Lord’s work. Sam’s donation would have halted Lulu’s decline, but it wouldn’t have freed her from the prison she was in. It could only prolong it. And I had no way of seeing to her liberation. So killing Sam was a punishment. It was a consequence of her obstructing the Lord’s will. And it allowed me to see how firmly the Lord’s hand was guiding me. Because in seeing to Ms. McCall, I discovered the best way to free everyone else. Digitalis. Exactly. If not for Sam, I wouldn’t have discovered digitalis. It’s fast and effective, relatively painless. The suffering, i-if any, lasts only a moment. Once Sam helped me to see the rightness of digitalis, I had the means to continue my work. Right. And these tasks had to be completed when they were. There was no way of knowing the Lord was planning to return Lulu to us in all of her fullness. What about Dex Heller? He was young and in perfect health. Why did… Why did Dex have to die? So, what’s espionage? Well, it’s actually a word that comes all the way down from the Latin — Okay, that’s enough. All right. Why don’t you say good night to Mr. Brennan? Good night, Mr. Brennan. Good night, Donna. It’s been a pleasure. [ Laughing ] Okay. [ Cellphone chimes ] ♪♪ Officer Heller had seen me in the vicinity of Sam’s room. So you eliminated a witness? Forgive me for saying this, but that sounds less like the will of God and more like something the old Cyrus would do. You probably don’t know this, but Dex Heller almost killed me once. On Sonny’s orders. No, I-I did not know that. Well, and — and as my brother would say, it goes to motive. But I need you to know, I need you to believe that there was no malice in my heart toward Officer Heller. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ No, I-I forgave his transgression long ago. No, I had to remove him from the equation because… Because of the mission. Because if he exposed you, then what would happen to all those souls you needed to free? Am I close? You’re not close. I mean, you [chuckling] understand. I — I think I’m starting to. And since your mission was safe, you were able to try and help free Michael. Is that right? I-I wanted to liberate Michael from his physical suffering the same way I’d liberated others. Doing the Lord’s work. But there’s a… There’s another reason why you’re doing all this, isn’t there? What would that be? I spoke with your brother. He told me about your mother and how she’s suffering much like the people you’ve tried to help. Yes, yes. My mother’s suffering is what awakened me to — to — to my purpose. Martin keeps her trapped in a bed, just eking out an existence that barely qualifies as a life. I don’t know how he sleeps at night. If I could… You would set her free. As would any good son. You see people caught between this world and the next. And what you’re doing, i-it’s just a different type of healing. Right? Thank you, Nurse Baldwin, for understanding the importance of my mission. And…send. $100 is great, but I really need you. Thank you, Joss. Thank you. Thank you, Josslyn. No problem. Oh. Hey. Thank you so much. Yeah, I got here as soon as I could. We should be getting a ton of orders in a second. All right? Okay. You’re a lifesaver. Seriously. “Ungrateful dog with a bone”? You know, I’d really be upset if there weren’t some truth to it. Hey. You know that, on occasion, your approach needs work, and I’m not a good friend if I lie to you about it. I know. And I appreciate you telling me the truth, even if it’s not particularly flattering. You’re welcome. And this time, for what it’s worth, it wasn’t entirely you. This time? Gosh, I was hoping it wasn’t me most of the time. I know, I know. Friends speak the truth. And, well, the truth is, I think you’re a great salesperson, and I love how passionate you are about the things that you care about. I don’t want to get into this too much, but I will say this — It’s — It’s not her. It’s me. I’m sorry, man. I don’t know if you want to hear this. There’s only one way to find out. Well, there’s more than one way to have a family. Right. But we’re still dealing with this. I-I can’t even think about that yet. But I’m glad you brought it up. Brook Lynn, she — she deserves to be a mom. And I’ll do anything… anything to be a dad. I’m glad I was right about you. In what way? Well, Lucky had his suspicions, but I didn’t want to believe him. That’s why he started asking questions. But now I know that your purpose is not unlike mine — to help and to heal. Nothing must jeopardize the mission. Y-You understand that, right? Of course. S-So then you also understand why I have to do this. No, um, Cyrus… I’m so sorry. Cyrus, there’s got to be another way. Get away from her! I’m glad you’re not giving up, man. You’re gonna be a great dad. Brook Lynn seems to think so. I think it’s — it’s gonna work out for you, man. It’s not gonna be the same, but — but I think you guys will find a way. Thanks. I hope so. And you know, for what it’s worth, you know, when — when, uh, Lulu and I couldn’t have kids, I mean, that was — it was difficult. I’m sure. Yeah. And she was hurting, and I hated that. So instead of listening… You tried to fix it. Yeah. And that made everything worse. So not only was I not listening, but I was talking and not saying the right things, trying to come up with options and solutions and not talking about feelings. You know, I’m a cop from Bensonhurst. Guess I’m not great at that. You seem like you don’t have a problem with that, though. Yeah. Well, on that note, I, uh, I should get going. I think my wife would like it if I was waiting for her when she got home. So thanks for the talk. And the hot cocoa. Oh! Am I buying today? Yeah. All right. Get out of here. ♪♪ You up for another drink? Um… No, I’m — I’m done. Have a good night. Happy Valentine’s Day. Hey. Do I need to ask how it went? I made a decision, and Drew abided by it. Really? And that was it? No thinly veiled threats or passive-aggressive remarks from Drew? No threats. Um, as far as remarks, I wasn’t paying attention. I just wanted to make it clear to Drew whose club this was, and that we don’t need him ruining our evening. Okay. Keep ’em closed. Are they closed? [ Laughing ] Yes. Okay, all right, come on in. Come in. Wait. Okay. Open ’em. Wow. This is beautiful. Maxie consulted, helped me out a little bit. But you really like it? I… I love it. Of course I don’t want anyone yelling at you. I don’t want anyone yelling at anyone. Unless you’re yelling at me. Then you’re fine with yelling. I didn’t yell. I just had a lot of energy in my voice because the phone call was so important. And you had to come in here and handle it — which is your job, by the way. And a part of your job is answering the phone and being warm and courteous to our clients and vendors, especially those who are selling a very rare ingredient that is basically impossible to get! I was warm and courteous. At first. I-I called him “sir.” Did you call him “hysterical”? I’m not so sure about that. But h-his English and my Icelandic, the bottom line is, is when that Olaf guy called, I knew the paperwork is here, so I ran to the office and then I called you. No, the bottom line, Lulu, is you didn’t have to do any of that. Okay, you did, but not in that exact way. I didn’t know that. Of course you didn’t. You could have just made a phone call from your home to somebody else in their home, but it would have had to have been the right person. And I didn’t know that. And I thought you were the right person for everything. You act like you are. And you are not the only person who was inconvenienced here. Inconvenienced? You inconvenienced yourself. If you just paid a little bit more attention at this job, you would know what’s going on and who does what, and you wouldn’t get inconvenienced or inconvenience me! And there it is. You know, I was also doing something that mattered to me before the Iceland guy called. Lulu, do you think about anyone at any time other than yourself? Oh, please, Brook Lynn. You have managed to fail upwards spectacularly. You violate confidentiality on social media and end up running a marketing division. You — You get arrested three times, and then end up marrying the cop who arrested you. And worse comes to worst, you can always run back to the family mansion. You get everything you want. Not everything. Oh, please. Come on, you have the perfect life and the perfect job, and you’ve got this perfect husband, and soon the two of you are gonna have these perfect children. If you are not getting what you want, it is your own damn fault. Hey, what’s going on in here? ♪♪ I’m not gonna tell you again! Get away from her! Do not get in my way, nephew. [ Whimpers ] You know, actually, this works out a lot better. Now I don’t have to come find you. Right back at you. [ Both grunting ] I’m out of here. She’s all yours. Hey, um, I ran into Chase down at Bobbie’s. He’s on his way home. Great. If I hurry, maybe I can make the last two minutes of our Valentine’s Day. She was so out of line. Hey, what’d you say to her? Only what she needed to hear. Such as? That her life is perfect, and if she isn’t getting what she wants, it’s her own fault? All right, you got to — you got to back off Brook Lynn right now. You didn’t hear how she was talking to me. I called her in here to do her job, and then all she does is complain. Like she has anything to complain about. She’s got a perfect life with a handsome, devoted husband, a job she didn’t earn, working at a company run by her friends. Okay, there might just be things going on — Yeah, and in meantime, I wake up from a four-year coma to a life I don’t even recognize. You and I are standing across a four-year chasm. Rocco has grown up into a teenager, and I didn’t even see it. Charlotte is on the run with Valentin. And I came all the way here from — you know, I was gonna say “home,” but I don’t really have one of those either. So, by comparison, Brook Lynn’s life is heaven. Okay, I don’t think it is right now. Okay, really? Then tell me just one thing. You’re just gonna have to trust me on this, okay? But what I want you to do is just maybe cut her some slack. Why would I do that? Because Chase and Brook Lynn are — What? What? Chase and Brook Lynn are what? They just found out that they can’t have children. Thank you. For what? Your time, your patience, your honesty. And, of course, your commitment to the cause. I mean, why else would you be here? Well, as much as I care about helping animals — And on behalf of our nonhuman citizens, I thank you. ♪♪ I enjoy the company too. Mr. Cooper. Dr. Robinson. Did you have a nice Valentine’s Day? Uh, yeah. It was better than expected. Well, I’m glad to hear it. And I will see you at work. Right. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. Everything good with you and your favorite lab tech? Yeah. No, it’s fine. It’s cool. Good. Because I was starting to worry there for a moment. Really? You know what? I am sick of worrying. So I’m gonna put all that bad stuff with Brad and put all that bad stuff with everything behind me. And start focusing on what’s right in front of me. How were you able to find this so quickly? Lucy Coe. She — She works fast. And I was motivated. Well, as nice as The Cosmopolitan is, I’m sure you wanted to find a real home for Scout. And for us. And for our kids. Our kids? Yeah, you heard me. So, what do you say? Move in with me. So where were…we? Okay. What happened? Something wrong? Unfortunately, something’s come up with work. Okay, well… Another time? Another time. ♪♪ ♪♪ [ Laughs ] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ [ Both grunting ] ♪♪ I’m on the phone with 911. Police are on their way. Lucky!
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