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Dispatch, we got passengers trapped in a car. Requesting the jaws of life. And we need an ambulance here now! [ Sirens approaching ] [ Sirens passing ] Please, God, don’t let that be Ava. Please, God, don’t let that be Ava. [ Breathes deeply ] Hi! Is Kristina here? I’m her sister. Uh, I’m not sure where she is. I’ve been here for a while, and I haven’t seen her all day. Molly: Hm. Can I have two beers, please? Yeah, you got it. Thanks a lot. Hello. Hi, there. Don’t take this the wrong way, but are you sure it’s a good idea for you to be here? Sure. Why not? Well, because the last time you were here, you punched Lucky Spencer and spent the night in jail? Kai, I’m very happy that you’re keeping an open mind about this surgery. You’re so talented. You should explore every avenue that could possibly get you back on the field playing football again. I appreciate you saying that. You’ve given me a lot to think about. [ Door opens ] Oh! I I’m s I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt. No. Come on in. I’m glad you’re here. [ Cellphone rings ] I, um I got to take this. Just give me one sec. I’ll be right back. Is it done? We have a situation here at the Quartermaines’. Well, then fix it. Get it done. I don’t care how you do it. Grandma, please? Anna: Oh… Don’t do this. Honey, I don’t have a choice! Look, the sheriff has a demolition order, and you are breaking the law. Tracy: You should be ashamed of yourself, Anna. Do you really have to cuff her? She’s not a hardened criminal! Anna: Just… Don’t worry about it. It’s fine. [ Sighs ] Go ahead. [ Cuffs clicking ] Emma Scorpio Drake… you’re under arrest. Come on. I’ll drive you to the station. Ezra: Uh, are you just gonna leave her here? You are on your own when it comes to Tracy. This is her property! Sheriff, will you arrest this stupid, stubborn woman? Ooh. I am gonna remember that. Lewis: Let’s go. Come on. Hands behind your back. Do…not…touch me! Who hired you? I don’t know. It was untraceable. You don’t know? Then we don’t need you. [ Gun cocks ] Wait! Wait! [ Steam hissing ] [ Whirring ] Firefighter: Almost there! Paramedic: Careful! He’s got a head wound! We got to use spinal precautions! Firefighter: Second passenger is a female. Unresponsive. God. What happened? This looks like a bad one. I don’t I don’t understand. I don’t understand. I mean, it it was supposed to be Ava! It was supposed to be Ava. Thanks. Uh, yeah. I am…not proud of what I did here last time, but, uh, Mac really wanted to meet up for some beers, and he was pretty insistent it be here. I think he might be testing to see if I can act like a civilized human being. Something tells me you are not the kind of guy who is good at tests. Ouch. But also correct. [ Chuckles ] Yeah. I’m more of a “learn through experience” kind of guy. Nothing wrong with that. No, but you you do a lot of dumb things on the way to learning the right ones. That is a downside. Mm hmm. Yeah, I also I was hoping to run into Lucky. I need to apologize to him. Uh, I haven’t seen him. Gosh. You’re really into truces these days, huh? What does that mean? [ Chuckles ] It means you somehow convinced my dad to make peace with my mom. He told me. Oh. Yeah. You know, we just had a quick little chat. It was really no big deal. It’s a very big deal, and I cannot thank you enough. It’s only been a couple days, but it seems to be working. That’s great. I’m glad. I mean, I didn’t think anybody could convince those two to be civil with each other. And the guy who pulled off that miracle doesn’t seem like the drunk idiot I dealt with at the PCPD. You’ve got me thinking maybe you are a good guy after all. [Singsong voice] Maybe. What’s this? My business card. [ Door closes ] I owe you one. Consider it a “get out of jail free” card for when you get in trouble next. Oh. Oh. For when I get in trouble. Oh. Sorry. Mac: Well, look at you! Hey. Already in a bar and not in a fight? I’m proud of you. [ Chuckles ] Well, the night’s young. And, uh, if I do, I got someone to call now. Kai, this is Alexis Davis. Alexis, this is Kai Taylor. He is the best quarterback PCU has ever seen. Well, I don’t know much about football, but even I know that’s quite an accomplishment. So congratulations. Thank you. Thank you. Kai’s one of the athletes involved in my Pediatric Sports Initiative at G.H. He’s actually the face of the program. Do Do you know about this, the program? I do, and I think it’s a wonderful idea. Is that what you wanted to talk to me about? No, no. It was, um It’s something else. I should get going. Okay. We’ll talk soon. It was nice to meet you. Same. [ Sighs ] So, I assume this is about Scout? It is. Did something happen? Oh. No. No, no, no. Don’t worry. It’s It’s good news. Actually, it’s great news. Yuri: I stand with you, Miss Tracy. Good man. You put one finger on us or this crypt… I will have your job. There is no getting out of this. This ends tonight, and it’s looking like you want to end it in jail. Now, the sheriff has no qualms about arresting you, but please feel free to test him. It would be fun for me. Talk! I don’t have a name. Okay? Only contact information. You expect me to believe that you leave that information lying around for anybody to see? It’s the truth. Shut up! Tired of your games! [ Gun cocks ] Okay, okay! Open the drawer. This better not be another trick. It’s It’s not. [ Grunting ] What do you mean, it was supposed to be Ava? I saw. I saw. It was her car. It was her car in that parking spot. I checked! I checked before I cut the brake lines! I saw it! And I… Why would Ric be driving? That doesn’t make any sense! Hey, hey. Listen to me. Listen to me. Y You need to get back to Charlie’s as fast as you can. But Ava’s Alright? Go through the back entrance. As far as anyone knows, you’ve been in the store room doing inventory all day. Okay? Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Kristina: Okay. Firefighter: She’s out! Careful, everyone! [ Radio chatter ] Elizabeth. Elizabeth?! Cop: Hey! Hey! You need to stay back! That’s my ex wife! They are doing everything they can for her! Alright? Let them do their job! Is he okay? I mean, is she breathing? Hey! Relax! Do you want to go to jail? Sir, I need you to calm down now! What the hell were you thinking? I mean, I I don’t even know where to start. I’m not sure that I recognize you anymore, Emma. Maybe that’s because I’m not a little kid anymore. Because I’ve changed, Grandma. Into what exactly? A college student? Yeah, a college student who, for the first time in her life, is completely on her own? I mean, come on, Grandma. I’ve got freedom to push the boundaries a and break the rules and make some mistakes. God. You’re certainly doing the latter. I’m sorry, but is college not the time in your life when you’re supposed to figure out who you are and nobody’s supposed to tell you how to think or how to feel or how to act? Has it helped? Yeah. Yeah, I think that it has. I know that I’m somebody who hates inequality and unfairness. I know that I want to do something really, really good in this world. And a huge part of that for me is standing up and fighting for the things that I believe in! I respect that. That’s great, Emma. But the Quartermaine crypt is not your fight to take on. You know, out of all the people in this world, I can’t believe that you’re the one that just said that. I mean, I’m sorry, but are you not the Police Commissioner? Were you not in the WSB? Do you not spend every single day of your life dedicated to helping people and making sure that they are safe? What changed, Grandma?! Good people of Port Charles… my father, my mother, and my brother are all laid to rest here. After spending an entire lifetime dedicated to this community… this is their final sanctuary. They spent over 50 years helping Port Charles grow and thrive. Our beloved General Hospital is a beacon of care and community, and, for years, it was their vision and their generosity that kept the doors open. Bulldozing this crypt… and ripping my family from their final resting place has absolutely nothing to do with righting a wrong, correcting a mistake. No, it has everything to do with a corrupt politician, Congressman Cutthroat Cain, using his position and influence to advance a personal vendetta with the shameful assistance of Councilman Boyle! Citizens of this fair city, we must stop it! Ezra: Okay. Are you done yet? Okay. Showtime’s over. Tracy: Did you get all that? I did, and it’s about to go viral. You were great. And right. Ezra: Look, I don’t know what you were hoping to achieve there, but if you thought the people of Port Charles are gonna come rushing down here and help some rich lady save her land, you miscalculated. Your time is up. Arrest him. Just do what they say. It’ll make a better lawsuit. Ezra: Hm. Hmm. Ohh! Do not touch me. Do not touch me! It’s been quite a while since I’ve heard great news. [ Chuckles ] So, what’s going on? Willow, Amelia, and Wiley are moving in with Scout and me. Yeah, Scout’s been spending tons of time with Willow and the kids, and she’s absolutely loved it. And Wiley and Amelia love her, too. And I just thought, with everything that’s been going on lately, it’s just it’s really, really important that Scout has a stable home, a home filled with laughter a and love. And…I think it’s gonna be a great fit. I don’t. I think it’s a mistake. He’s gone. We got to go. Laptops, phones, e watches. Whatever Soliski’s got. Yeah, I I’ll turn the place upside down and grab everything. Brick might be able to crack into one of them and give us the name of the person behind the explosion. The trail may not be cold just yet. Mac: You and Molly? I didn’t realize you two were friends. Uh, ye We’re friend adjacent. She was just thanking me for talking to her dad, getting him to ease up on her mom and call a truce. Wow. When did this happen? Uh, when we were all at the PCPD together. When the letters on your plates were transposed. Right. Uh… Ric and Alexis were going at it. It was really getting to Molly. Well, Ric and Alexis’ courtroom battles were practically legendary. Yeah, I just told him that, uh, you know, Molly really needs both of her parents right now. Seemed to do the trick. Hey, you! Kristina: Hey. I was wondering where you were. I came to say hi. I was in the back. We, uh So much inventory. It’s taking me forever. Oh? Why don’t I come help you? You know how much I love to organize. It’s my happy place. Uh, you know, we just got a new system, so it would just take you so long to figure it out. But thanks for offering. Okay. Well, if you change your mind, I can always go get my label maker. [ Both chuckle ] Well, I’m glad you could pry yourself away for a bit. Can you hang? Yeah. Sure. Let’s get her vitals. Start her on a second I.V. Lucky, y you can’t be here. You need to step outside. I promise. I won’t be in the way. I just She needs to know that I’m here. No. It’s against protocol. I’m asking you as my friend. Please. Don’t make me leave her. Lucas: We’ve got a large amount of internal bleeding. Call a Code Massive Transfusion. Call the O.R. He’s gonna need emergency surgery as soon as we get him stabilized. I don’t mean to interrupt, but I was wondering if you would like to join Cody and me at our table for a drink. My treat. Is it a special occasion? You helped Cody out of a ridiculous legal situation. I’d like to say thank you. It was just a little mistaken grand theft auto. It’s not like he tried to murder someone. [ Chuckles ] What do you say? We’d love to. Right, Krissy? Do you have time for one before inventory hell? Sure. Yeah. Mac: Look who I found. Ah! Yes! Both Davis sisters at our table. We’re either really lucky or we’re both in a lot of trouble. We’ll see. Like you said, the night is young. Mac: You know, Molly’s too modest to say this, but I was in the courtroom for an assault case she handled recently. And her cross examination had the defendant so frustrated, I thought he had assaulted her. [ Chuckles ] [ Chuckles ] It was a morning trial, and I think they found the guy guilty by lunch. Ooh. You’d be proud of her. Dispatch, we got passengers trapped in a car. Requesting the jaws of life. And we need an ambulance here now! Paramedic: Careful! He’s got a head wound! We got to use spinal precautions! Molly: Kristina? Hm? Yes. Uh, yeah. She’s amazing at, um, really everything she does. Well, I don’t know about that. Are you okay? Yeah. Just… one of those days. [ Cellphone rings ] Okay. Oh. Excuse me. Molly Lansing Davis. Hi. This is Nurse Cowan calling from General Hospital. Your father was in a car accident earlier this evening. He’s in the E.R. Oh, my God! Is he okay?! He has internal bleeding and is needing surgery. Okay. I’ll I’ll be right there. Um, my dad was in a car accident. I I need to get to the E.R. I can drive you. Yeah. Um, I I’ll come, too. Keep me posted. Yeah. Yeah. Nothing’s changed. That’s what I do. I help people. The only difference being… I do it legally and you are breaking the law. Yeah, well, sometimes that’s the only way you can get someone’s attention so that they’ll actually listen to you. I was like you. I was young, idealistic, optimistic. And those are all great qualities. But growing up, you realize that the world is complicated and every action has its own set of consequences. But growing up doesn’t mean that you abandon your principles. You never stop giving a voice to the voiceless. Tracy Quartermaine is not voiceless. Trust me. Emma: Okay, maybe she’s not. But I know that I’m not gonna sit by and watch some corrupt politician abuse his power just because he can! You know, the longer you live… the more your experience broadens your perspective. Oh, my God! And I know it’s very easy to believe at your age that you can save everyone who needs saving, but that’s not necessarily the case, especially when you are putting your future at risk. I know that you don’t mean to be condescending right now, but you are. Okay? And you’re trivializing my intentions, especially in this case. I was there tonight… because of my mom. You are hurting me! Are you getting this? Are you getting their faces? Trina: Mm hmm! My lawyers will be so happy. Yuri: Do not resist! Go limp! If I have to carry you… I could accidentally drop you. Oh, you know, every time you speak to me, my lawyers add a zero. Diane: You got that right, Tracy. Ohh! What a spectacle. Trina, you’ve recorded all of it? Trina: All of it. Excellent. That’s gonna come in very handy later. What are you doing here, Miller? Hm! Destroying the final resting place of several beloved citizens. That’s a bad look, Ezra. Even for you. And you’re you’re always used to looking bad. If you have a point, get to it. I have in my hand an official cease and desist order, so you will ask these gentlemen to unhand my client unless you want to add police brutality as the final cherry on top of the sundae of all the other laws you’re breaking. Mm hmm. Cease and desist? Yes. You read it. We’ll all watch you weep. Mnh. On whose authority? Dr. Monica Quartermaine. I know how much you love Scout. But you even said yourself that she’s been through enough. She is dealing with with the loss of her mom. That’s a wound that is far from healing. And she’s also dealing with the loss of her family as she knew it to be, with with Sam and Dante and Rocco and Danny. Which is part of the reason why I think that Wiley and Amelia are so good for her. I’m sure they’re both wonderful, but they’re not her brothers, and she misses her brothers. I mean, I’m a bit confused because I would love Scout to live with her brothers. But I I wasn’t the one in charge. It wasn’t my choice to leave the Quartermaines’ or to separate the kids. I understand. But it is your choice not to add more change to her life right now. It’s just too overwhelming at her age. Which is exactly why it’s important for her to live in a stable home with her father, filled with love and companionship. Drew, y you can’t just change out a family like you would a tie until you find the right one. Scout needs some normalcy and consistency and stability so that she can heal. Alexis, I’m really sorry that you don’t agree with this decision. I really am. But I was only telling you out of courtesy. Like, I wasn’t I wasn’t asking for permission. Willow and the kids are moving in. I’m sorry, Lucky, but you need to leave. For Elizabeth’s sake. She’s getting the very best care possible. I know, I know, but I need to be here for her. This is for Elizabeth. Okay? I’m sorry, Lucky. Please. You have to go. I’ll be right outside. Excuse me. Hi. My father was in a car accident. Ric Lansing. Where is he? I need to see him. I’ll be with you in a minute. Molly…your father is in the trauma room, and, uh, Elizabeth is is in one of the cubicles. What Elizabeth? Ric was driving. And, uh… Elizabeth was his passenger. Alexis, I know how much you love Scout, and you are so close I just want what’s best for her. Of course you do. I know that. I do, too. That’s Look. It would be so much easier for me to move to D.C. and not have to commute back and forth. But I chose to stay in Port Charles so that Scout could be close to Sam’s family. And we all appreciate that. I really thought we’d be on the same page about this. I I don’t know what else to say. These living arrangements, they’re happening. Well, I hope it goes as smoothly as you hope it will go. Have a little faith, Alexis. It’s gonna be great. [ Cellphone rings ] Excuse me. Hey. What’s up? Hi. Um, I’m at the E.R. with Molly. Ric was in a car accident, and, um, it seems like it was really bad. Alright. I’ll be I’ll be right there. I don’t understand. Why What does Robin have to do with you helping the Quartermaines? Growing up, my mom always used to tell me the story about how when I was younger, I got really, really sick, and there was that one single dose of serum that could save me. She also told me that Edward Quartermaine was sick with the same thing… but yet he insisted that I get the final dose. And he could have saved himself, but he didn’t, and instead he chose to save me. Yes. He did. Okay, well, Edward is one of the people in that crypt that Tracy is trying to protect! He is her dad! I’m not gonna watch a man who made that kind of sacrifice for me have his final resting place torn down like it’s nothing but trash, Grandma! Okay. That was a terrifying time. Come on. You know I’d be dead if it wasn’t for him, right? Yes, I do. A And I will always be very grateful for what he did. I I understand. It’s not just Edward, though. Alan Quartermaine was the doctor who told my mom that she was HIV positive. And she told me that that was the day her whole world just… …crumbled. Yeah, I know. Her life was never the same after that. No. And HIV, it was, like, this totally new and terrifying thing. And HIV drugs, they were brand new or they weren’t really available. And I think that all people knew about it was that they should be afraid. Right. Alan wasn’t. No. No, he stood by my mom’s side at a time when she didn’t really have anyone that she could count on. That is always one of my biggest regrets, that I wasn’t here for her when she needed me badly. You know that to this day my mom still tells me about how Alan was a huge reason she chose to pursue medicine? So, yeah. Yeah, if you ever want to know why I was okay with being arrested today, it’s because of Edward and Alan Quartermaine. They saved me and my mom’s lives, and they made our lives possible. And I couldn’t watch their final resting place be destroyed, Grandma. I couldn’t. There’s no use in dwelling about what happened. I know. Yeah. I just think Soliski would have been a lot more useful to us alive. Well, there’s no point in worrying about that. Soliski’s dead. Whether it was today or a week from today… he was gonna die. This man was paid a lot of money to kill me, and he wasn’t gonna stop until he succeeded. And I’ll tell you. His employer was gonna make sure of that. So the way I I see it is kind of like, uh, self defense. More importantly, it was a warning… to whoever hired him. And that message needed to be sent. I mean, the person who hired Soliski is just gonna hire somebody else. And without knowing who it is, we just have to be ready for the next attack. Yeah. There’s still a real threat out there. Sweetheart? How’s your dad? I don’t know. Nobody’s telling me anything. He’ll be alright. He’s tough. [ Sighs ] Yeah, I hope so. Because being back here, pacing around, it’s just bringing back a lot of… All the last times we were here. I know, I know, I know. I know. It’s okay. Molly. I’m so sorry to interrupt. Is there any word on your father’s condition? Uh, well, it, uh, seems this cease and desist letter is legitimate. [ Laughs ] Ezra Boyle. That’s such a tragic name. Mnh. Did you actually think that I would give you a cease and desist order that wasn’t legitimate? Look. How did Monica Quartermaine secure that order? Well… Monica struck a deal with the Port Charles Land Trust. You know, the ones that oversee the Forever Wild Preserve conservancy? The ones that border the Quartermaine property? Yes, I know what the Port Charles Land Trust is. Excellent. Well, Monica has admitted that a mistake was made when the crypt was built, and she negotiated the deal. So the Port Charles Land Trust has agreed that the crypt will stay up, provided the Quartermaines relinquish a similar sized parcel of land on the lake shore. They have, and now that piece of land is part of the conservancy. Is this a joke? There’s a big joke here, Ezra, but it’s not that. Mnh. So why don’t you take your bulldozer, your cheap suit, and your… [ Chuckles ] …really ugly tie… [ Chuckles ] …and get off my property? This isn’t over. Oh, but it is. It’s actually over, Ezra! Bye bye! [ Laughs ] I can’t believe we won. I never doubted it for a minute. Tracy, Monica has asked me to pass along a message to you. It is and I quote “The next time, just come to me first.” A simple “thank you” would have sufficed, but a win is a win. And you just won, my friend. Enjoy it. [ Diane chuckles ] Uh, what are we gonna do about Emma? Ooh, Emma has proved herself to be a very courageous young woman, but, more importantly, a friend and an ally, so I will respond in kind, starting with getting her released from prison. I’ll come with you. You want to come? Um, I have to head back to the apartment. Trina, thank you for being here. And thank you for recording every single word. [ Trina laughs ] You’re an excellent tenant. Thank you. [ Sighs ] Kai: I saw your live stream. Edgy stuff. [ Chuckles ] [ Trina chuckles ] I had no way of knowing that your reasons for protesting at the crypt today were so meaningful and so personal. I… I misjudged you. I misjudged the situation. I I’m very sorry. I know that I can be impulsive and reckless. Oh. You think? But I wasn’t this time. Okay? But… Here it comes. No, No. But… Listen. [ Chuckles ] Okay? Even though your cause was noble, the arrest still stands, and we are going to have to focus on resolving that. Okay. But, luckily, I think probably you’ll just get off with a slap on the wrist. [ Knock on door ] Yeah. Come in. Oh, hi. Hi! Uncle Mac! Hi. Did my grandma tell you I was gonna be here? There was a live stream. And word travels fast. Your mom’s not gonna be too happy with you. But I still love you. Anna, can I have a word outside, please? Yeah. Of course. Yeah. I’ll be right back. Emma: Okay. Okay, so, we just had a very adult conversation, and, um, I now understand why she was protesting at the crypt and why she chained herself and all the rest of it. But look. Emma may be trouble… but she’s kind of good trouble. I’m not sure you’ll feel the same way once you take a look at this. Molly: I don’t know anything. I don’t understand why these doctors won’t come talk to me. No one will tell me anything! Okay. Okay. May I speak to you in private? Yeah. Come on. We’re taking Elizabeth out of the E.R. and up to her room. Her spinal X rays look good, and there’s no cerebral edema, which is also good. So she’s gonna be okay? Yeah. She was very lucky. [ Sighs ] Thank God. But she does have a broken leg that’ll need surgery. And we’ll want her to regain consciousness before we operate. Okay. Okay. You need to leave. I received a call saying Ric was here. We care about each other. The two of you can’t even stand each other. I belong here more than you do. I’m here because of my daughters, who get upset every time they see you because it reminds them of their dead baby. Oh, come on. You know that wasn’t my fault! I don’t care. Be a decent human being once in your life and go worry about Ric someplace else. How’s my dad? I have some news on his prognosis. Why don’t we go sit down? Ric is gonna go through Soliski’s devices with a magnifying glass until he finds something. Um, until then, we just can’t show any weaknesses. You understand? Okay. I know I know what you’re thinking right now, and it’s It’s a bad idea, Sonny. Delaying the surgery any more is just dangerous. Fine. No. It’s not fine. Yeah, I’m fine. It’s not fine. If you die while we’re hunting some guy down, you’re gonna do the enemy’s work for them. So please stop stalling. Just get the surgery done before it’s too late. Tell you what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna give Brick a little time to give us a name off of one of Soliski’s devices. [ Sighs ] And then I’m gonna schedule my surgery. Until then, we have to keep our guards up. Just business as usual? Yes. I am not going to let anyone hurt my family. Again. What was it like when you saw Tracy Quartermaine’s face as she’s being hauled off in cuffs and the precious family crypt demolished? Yeah. I, uh, wish I could tell you. The crypt isn’t going anywhere, and your dreams of being a Quartermaine are over. Moving forward, you are legally obligated to use the name Drew Cain. What?! How the hell did Tracy manage that? Oh. Tracy didn’t. Monica did. Anna: My newfound respect for you was certainly short lived. Tracy: Emma! Your sacrifice was not in vain! We won! The Quartermaine crypt stays exactly where it is. Tracy: Ooh! Egrets? Egrets. Anna: Tracy, you will have to leave. We are in the middle of something. Is it something I can help with? Your granddaughter is a trusted ally of the Quartermaine family. I am here to secure her immediate release. I’ll pay all her legal fees. Let’s celebrate with dinner. Well, Emma isn’t going anywhere except to a jail cell downstairs until she can see a judge in the morning. Oh. That’s ridiculous. What she did doesn’t deserve more than a slap on the wrist. That would have been true… except for the fact that Emma has a number of prior arrests. Your father sustained severe head trauma in the accident, as well as internal bleeding. We managed to get him stabilized, and we’re taking him up to the O.R. to surgery. Is he Is he gonna make it? We are doing everything we can to make sure he does. Okay. You’re gonna be okay, Elizabeth. I know you’re gonna be okay. Because… you have to be. [ Monitor beeping ] I’ve been wanting to say something to you pretty much since the time I got back. I just… didn’t have the courage to say it to your face. But you have to know. I love you, Elizabeth. I fell in love with you the first day that I met you. And I need you to know that… I’m gonna love you… forever. Hey.
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