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Elizabeth: You don’t have to keep checking on me.

Finn: But I really like checking in on you. As a matter of fact, this is the only time I wish you were working a double shift. I mean, I’m here. The hospital’s got security cameras.

Elizabeth: Fortunately, Nikolas asked me to stay at Wyndemere. I don’t love the fact that Esme is there, considering what we think she did to Cameron and Josslyn — filming a sex tape and putting it out there for the world to see — but at least I know Cameron is safe, staying in the dorms with friends, and Jake and Aiden are with Kevin and Laura. And as for me, there’s no place more secure than Spoon Island. [ Chuckles ]

Finn: Yeah, okay. Wouldn’t be my first choice, but… you’re headed there now?

Elizabeth: I just have to make a quick stop first, um, and so I-I have to go. I’ll talk to you later? Okay, bye.

Drew: Carly, you and I need to talk.

Carly: Drew — I don’t know what you think you saw.

Drew: I saw Nina put down her drink, and then she left. And then I saw you pick up the drink and put it in your purse. The question’s why?

Nina: Hi. It’s been a while since I came to visit, and I figured I owed you an explanation. I am… I’m fighting for visitation rights with Wiley. You probably already know that. And Willow and Michael, they’re fighting me on it, so there’s gonna be a hearing. And they’ve also decided to fight dirty. So they paid off this reporter to do a feature on me. He’s making me look like a villain, which is ironic because… that’s how the whole world saw you. Unfortunately, everything he’s writing… is true. I’ve made some pretty bad choices in my life. So have you. I just wanted the world to know… that you’re not all bad. That your life mattered.

[ Door opens ]

Michael: Hey. How’d it go?

Willow: We had a good talk. Alexis just left.

Michael: Are you okay? I know Alexis can be kind of intense.

Willow: It was definitely an intense conversation. I’m going to have to get that DNA test for the police eventually. And I know it’s going to prove that Harmony wasn’t my biological mother, which makes me related to no one.

Michael: How about a break? The boat’s out of the dry dock. We can ride it up to Sawyer.

Willow: Can we take the car instead? I need to go somewhere.

Sonny: They’re gonna stop the rescue operation. And Jason…is dead.

Carly: No. They told me the same thing about you, and it turned out to not be true. They did.

Sonny: I want to believe Jason’s still out there, too, Carly.

Laura: Sonny.

Sonny: I’m sorry, I was, uh, lost in thought.

Laura: I’m not surprised. I bet you have a lot on your mind now.

Sonny: Yeah. I don’t know if you heard, but Monica is finalizing the paperwork to have Jason legally declared dead.

Laura: I did not know that. I’m sorry.

Sonny: And everybody’s into all kinds of discussion about whether, you know, the memorial plaque should be at the Quartermaine crypt or in the graveyard next to Morgan. I mean… [ Chuckles ]

Laura: Oh, I’m sorry. That’s a very heavy burden.

Sonny: Yeah. Yeah.

Laura: Oh. That’s not what I was referring to, though. I-I was talking about the feature about Nina petitioning the court for visitation rights with your grandson.

Sonny: I — what are you talking about?

Laura: Oh, it — it’s a feature. Right. Part one of a feature. It just showed up on The Invader’s website just about an hour ago. I —

Sonny: You — you think I’m gonna not like it? Is that what’s going on here?

Laura: [ Sighs ] Well… there’s an awful lot in there about what happened with you and Nina.

Nikolas: I read the piece. It doesn’t paint Nina in a very good light. I guess that means that, uh, the two of you are made for each other.

Spencer: I just feel that I don’t know you as well as I thought. And I wanted to find out what I didn’t know.

Esme: Then why not just ask me? I mean, we used to talk about everything. And if we’re gonna get back to what we had, then we have to be honest with each other about everything. Completely transparent.

Spencer: I agree. How ’bout we start with this? Why did Maggie write, “no good can come from you having contact with your father”?

Esme: I-I can see how this, um… doesn’t make sense.

Spencer: Because it doesn’t. You told me you fell out of contact with your nanny years ago.

Spencer: Yes, that’s — th-that’s true, but — but in that letter, it sounds like she knows who your biological parents are. Does that mean that you know as well? Who exactly is your father?

[ Doorbell rings ]

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ] I know, this is crazy, but I’m doing it for you.

Chelsea: Elizabeth Baldwin?

Elizabeth: Yes, that’s me.

Chelsea: I’m Chelsea Lam. I’m here to help you.

Elizabeth: Please, come in. Lucy Coe has said some great things about you. She thought that maybe you could help me get some answers. Is that possible?

Chelsea: I’m not sure. I guess we’ll find out together.

Elizabeth: Okay.

Chelsea: What do you say we contact a spirit?

Carly: Okay, fine, fine. You caught me. I’m up to something.

Drew: Well, that’s a real shock.

Carly: And it’s for a good reason.

Drew: To do with Nina.

Carly: I can’t give you the details.

Drew: Carly.

Carly: Because I don’t want you involved.

Drew: Well, that sounds ominous.

Carly: [ Sighs ] Certain information fell into my lap.

Drew: And you prefer to carry the weight of that secret alone?

Carly: No. I would prefer to tell my best friend. Jason would listen without judging, and he would let me work through things. And if I did something that he didn’t approve of, he would still support me.

Drew: Well, if you’re looking for someone to be Jason, I can’t be that guy for you.

Nina: If I’m honest with myself, I guess I did want Carly to suffer a little the way she made you and me suffer. But I could have done a better job at building the bridge between me and Michael and Carly and Willow. That way, I could have had an active part in Wiley’s life, and I would have told that little boy about you. But that’s not the choice that I made.

Nina: But in the moment, when Wiley looked at me and asked me how we were connected, I was thinking about Nelle.

Carly: Nina —

Nina: come on! And no matter what she did when she was alive, we can’t just pretend that she didn’t exist. We can’t. We can’t just pretend that she didn’t give birth to this miracle of a grandson that we both share.

Carly: I doubt we’ll be sharing Wiley in the near future.

Nina: Now there’s an all-out war, a war that I cannot lose, and I’m prepared to go all the way so I can be part of Wiley’s life… …and that my only daughter is not forgotten.

Sonny: I don’t want to listen to your lies.

Laura: Nikolas. Nikolas.

Sonny: [ Chuckles ]

Laura: You know what? I love running into you, but I wish that you would adhere to the old adage, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”

Nikolas: Well, I’ll remember that the next time you cross paths with uncle Victor.

Laura: Are you equating Victor and Sonny?

Nikolas: Oh, that’s unfair — to Victor. I will never understand the blind spot you have for Sonny. He’s just a bully. The way he went after Esme. You kidnapped her.

Sonny: Okay. Here you go, opening your mouth when you know nothing. I was just talking to Esme. But unlike you, who — who buys her little innocent act… you think I’m a bully? You know what you are? An idiot! I’m sorry. I’ll see you later.

Laura: Okay.

Nikolas: Hey, don’t you walk away from me.

Laura: Oh!

Nikolas: Aah!

Sonny: Don’t you ever, ever put your hand on my shoulder!

Esme: Do you think that if I knew who my biological father was, you wouldn’t know, too?

Spencer: I don’t know how to answer that… because the letter that you’re holding basically contradicts everything that you’ve told me about your past.

Esme: Everything I’ve told you is true. Maggie and I lost contact, and… I-I hadn’t spoken to her in years.

Spencer: So then how does she know so much about me, Esme?

Esme: I… started asking questions about my biological parents. I had been…so alone. And then I-I-I met you and we started to talk about a future together. And I realized that I might need answers one day, so I-I tracked down my old nanny and I started… fishing to see what she knew about my biological parents. Once it became clear that Maggie did know something, I ingratiated myself and regaled her with stories of — of my life at school and my handsome new boyfriend.

Spencer: And that worked?

Esme: No. Turns out Maggie did know something, but she wasn’t inclined to share. Once that became clear, I cut her out of my life. And that, Spence, is God’s honest truth.

Spencer: So then why did you keep all of those letters?

Chelse: So tell me, Elizabeth, why am I here?

Elizabeth: Well, there has been some weird incidents. They started in my home and then at my place of work at the hospital, and most recently, at a hotel where I was staying. I can’t explain what’s happening. The police have investigated, but there have been no signs of forced entry.

Chelsea: But signs of your late husband keep showing up?

Elizabeth: Did you just sense that?

Chelsea: Oh. [ Chuckles ] No, I’m not that good. Lucy gave me some background information when she referred you. I’m not a psychic. I can’t read minds. But if I could see the Powerball numbers, I would have a seaside retreat in Maui. However, I do believe that the spirits of the universe are always talking to us. It’s just a matter of whether or not we stop and listen to the messages. I take it this is your first time talking to a medium?

Elizabeth: Yes. [ Chuckles ] Must be written all over my face. My friend Terry was going to come with me, but then you said you wanted to meet me here.

Chelsea: Oh, Lucy informed me that the majority of the incidents happened in this house. If it’s your late husband’s doing, he’ll have the strongest connection here.

Elizabeth: Right, yeah, that makes sense. Only…what if it’s not him?

Drew: I’m not my brother. But I will try to have an open mind. And obviously I don’t consider myself the boss of you, but if I disagree with something that I hear, I can’t promise to support you without judgment.

Carly: Well, good to know.

Drew: Hey, hey, hey, hey, I’m just being honest with you. Okay? That’s what I — I will always be honest, no matter what. Even if it’s what you don’t want to hear. And if you are in over your head, I promise you that I’m — I’m gonna be there for you. I’m gonna help you dig yourself out, so… so what’s going on? Okay, that’s — that’s your call.

Carly: Drew, wait. Drew, wait, okay? Look… I want to tell you, but I think you’d be more comfortable if you walked away, because it’s big.

Drew: I’m here and I’m listening.

Carly: I was the last person in the room with Harmony before she died.

Drew: Okay.

Drew: She told me that Nina… is Willow’s birth mother.

Nina: What are you two doing at my daughter’s grave?

Michael: We’re on the way to where Jonah is buried, and before you ask, Wiley is at home with Monica.

Nina: Willow…I’m so sorry about Jonah. To — to find out you lost a child long after they passed away, it’s devastating, isn’t it? I know you think of me as your enemy, but I understand the pain that you’re going through.

Willow: If you don’t want to be thought of as an enemy, Nina, stop acting like one.

Michael: You know, Willow didn’t know that her son had died because Nelle switched him with Wiley, so while you’re contemplating Willow’s devastation, you should probably blame your daughter.

Nina: Wow, Michael, you never miss an opportunity to say something awful about Nelle.

Michael: And you never miss the opportunity to rewrite history.

Nina: I don’t know why I’m even engaging with you. Willow, I was just trying to express my sympathy to you.

Willow: Yeah. This would be the right time. In the last 24 hours, I lost… I lost my mother in more ways than one. And the stress of the hearing is only making things worse, so if you want to express your sympathy, then please stop this once and for all.

Nikolas: [ Groans ]

Laura: Hey, hey, hey. That’s enough. Sonny, stop it, both of you.

Nikolas: Did you see that, Martin? He — he attacked me.

Martin: Do you have the situation under control?

Laura: Yes. Yes. It’s gonna be fine. Sonny, look, under the circumstances, I think it’s pro–

Sonny: No, I know, I know. I’m — I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m going.

Esme: I, um… kept my nanny’s letters for sentimental reasons. And, no, I don’t mean I have a soft streak for sappy greeting cards and cute puppies, but… …when you don’t have any real family in this world, you feel very isolated. And, yes, I cut Maggie out of my life, but… those letters remind me of better days. And with you being so distant… they have even more meaning. So there it is. You asked me for explanations, and I gave them to you. So let’s stop dancing around this — do you believe in me… in us… …or not?

Chelsea: The candles are a good touch. Can we dim the lights and light a few more?

Elizabeth: Sure. Go ahead. I’ll get the lights.

Chelsea: Let’s see what kind of poltergeist could be behind this.

Elizabeth: Poltergeist?

Chelsea: Oh, that movie ruined a rather neutral term. A ghost is a spirit of someone who was passed, while a poltergeist could be a spirit or it could be a psychic impression of someone who is still living. Sort of a square/rectangle situation. Similar, but not the same.

Elizabeth: Oh, I see.

Chelsea: Do you have anything of sentimental value to your late husband?

Elizabeth: Yes.

Drew: Nina…is Willow’s birth mother? How is that even possible? I thought Nelle was Nina’s long-lost daughter.

Carly: Harmony said Willow was a twin.

Drew: Willow and Nelle, twins?

Carly: According to Harmony.

Drew: Do you have anything to back this?

Carly: No. Supposedly, Willow is months younger than Nelle, but Willow’s birth certificate was forged. That poor girl doesn’t even know when her birthday is.

Drew: [ Sighs ]

Carly: And that’s why I showed up here tonight. I wanted to get information from Phyllis about the night Nelle was born. Phyllis took care of Nina at the time, and it turns out that Phyllis wasn’t even there during the actual birth, so she wouldn’t know if there had been twin babies. So the only way to prove or disprove what Harmony said is with a DNA test. When I saw Nina’s glass sitting there, I just grabbed it.

Drew: You’re gonna perform a DNA test without Nina knowing, and Willow’s on board with this?

Carly: Willow doesn’t know.

Nina: I’m not heartless, Willow. But let me remind you, I’m not the one that started this. You two did. By that five-part feature in The Invader. I’m sure Smoltz is going to get a Pulitzer for that. Oh, wait, there’s not a category for biased hit jobs.

Michael: You know, there couldn’t be a feature if there — if there wasn’t a petition in the first place. All Willow and I did was cooperate with the reporter. Now, if you feel anything that Smoltz wrote is untrue, then you can sue.

Nina: I’ve always tried to compromise with you.

Willow: When? When? When did you ever offer to compromise?! The night I went to your office, I said that if you would back off, give Michael time, stop pushing, I would find a way for you to see Wiley!

Nina: Oh, really?

Willow: Yeah!

Nina: And I was supposed to trust that? You just want me to sign off my rights to my grandson?

Michael: You don’t have any rights to Wiley. You had a right to file a petition, and you’ve done that. This fight is on you.

Willow: Yeah. Your idea of a compromise is to get your way. And you know what? That works for you. But it doesn’t work for Wiley.

Nina: My heart breaks for you. It truly does, Willow, for your losses. For Jonah and for Harmony. But my empathy for you does not overshadow my love for my grandson, and it definitely doesn’t overshadow my love for my daughter.

Nikolas: [ Sighs ]

Laura: How’s your hand?

Nikolas: It’s — probably just pulled something. I’m fine.

Martin: Oh, you could have a sprain.

Nikolas: Yeah. Courtesy of Sonny Corinthos. And are we all just gonna pretend that kidnapping Esme and intimidating her is just — it’s okay?

Laura: Nikolas, Esme is prone to exaggeration. And if I didn’t know better, I’d say that you were defending her.

Nikolas: I don’t believe that she filmed joss and Cam having sex and then framed Trina as the culprit. Do you?

Esme: Do you believe in me? I’m sorry, Esme.

Spencer: I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have doubted you. I don’t really know why I did.

Esme: You keep letting your supposed friends get into your head. Though I — I have to give Cam a little credit. I saw him at Kelly’s earlier when I was upset, and he was able to be nice to me, though. Unlike Trina and Joss. But as a reminder, I’m the one who’s always been there for you. I want us to get back to what we had.

Spencer: That’s what I want, too.

Esme: Oh, Spence. Can we just put all this aside and commit to each other again? Can we try to do that?

Spencer: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait, wait. Stop, stop, stop, stop.

Esme: Why are you stopping? It’s been so long since we’ve been with each other. What’s wrong?

Laura: I believe that Trina Robinson is innocent, and I can reserve judgment about Esme until after Trina has been exonerated. Okay? I’m sorry we’re reuniting under these circumstances.

Martin: As am I. I was supposed to meet with my nephew to discuss certain options regarding his marriage.

Laura: Oh, no. I don’t like the sound of that. But you’re gonna have to postpone it anyway, because you’ve got to go to G.H. And check out your hand.

Nikolas: Mother, I’ll be fine. I box.

Laura: [ Sighs ] Humor me, okay? Let me drive you.

Nikolas: Thanks. I have a driver.

Martin: Little sister, trouble certainly seems to follow our family, does it not?

Laura: [ Chuckles ] It certainly seems to.

Michael: You never knew the real Nelle. I have a feeling you’d be a little less protective of her if you did.

Sonny: Is there — is there a problem here? What’s going on?

Nina: Sonny, you don’t have to get involved.

Michael: No. Nina is just giving Willow a hard time, not that it matters, because I fully expect you to defend Nina.

Sonny: You know what, Michael? I already told you I’m gonna have your back during this visitation hearing. It doesn’t matter what you think of me or whether you believe me or not.

Michael: Oh, really?

Sonny: Yeah.

Michael: Okay, then here’s your chance to prove yourself. Why don’t you tell Nina to back off and stop harassing the mother of your grandson?

Carly: I’m not gonna burden Willow with this. She and Nina hate each other. They’re about to go head-to-head in court. Plus, I can’t be sure that Harmony was telling the truth. This could be one big manipulation.

Drew: Look, I’ve seen a few people die in my day, and when someone sees that it’s the end, the last thing they’re thinking about is manipulating anyone.

Carly: I get that, but I can’t take it on faith that Nina gave birth to twins in a coma and no one knew about it. Come on. I’m not gonna add to Willow’s grief. I’m not gonna put this on her plate unless I know for sure.

Drew: I see your point. Thank you. But there’s a catch. You have a sample of Nina’s DNA, but you don’t have one for Willow.

Carly: I know, I know. I gotta find some way to get into the gatehouse.

Drew: How are you gonna do that? You gonna go for a visit and just hope that Willow doesn’t see you stealing her toothbrush? I mean, it’s not like you live on the property.

Carly: You do.

Elizabeth: This is my wedding ring, which mysteriously ended up in my locker at work. We got our rings —

Chelsea: Elizabeth, stop. I know you’re trying to be helpful, but it’s actually better if I know less of the background information. That’s how we’ll know it’s really him. Come, sit with me.

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Take my hands. Close your eyes. I’m listening to see if anyone is reaching out to us. If anyone wants their presence to be known [Shakily] While we…

Elizabeth: Chelsea? What is it?

Chelsea: There is a dark presence in this house.

Spencer: Of course I want to reconnect with you. Just not right now.

Esme: Why not?

Spencer: Because we have hit a very significant bump in our relationship, and as we come back together, we need to do it right. It needs to feel special and meaningful, not like some random, uh, spur-of-the-moment kind of thing.

Esme: That’s a sweet thought. Come on, Spence, it’s not like it’s our first time. [ Chuckles ]

Spencer: Esme. I’m serious. It might as well be our first time because we are making a fresh start. There’s not gonna be any more secrets. I mean, if we truly plan on spending the rest of our lives with each other, we need to start on the right foot.

Esme: Okay. What did, um, you have in mind?

Spencer: Well, you’ll have to wait and see. But I can promise you this — I have something very, very special in store for you. Okay. I got to go.

Esme: Wait. Um… was there anything else you wanted to ask me?

Spencer: What do we have here?

Spencer: No, I think we got it all figured out.

Laura: I’m so glad we had a chance to catch up.

Martin: Aw.

Laura: I really missed you. Oh, my goodness. I forgot to ask. How’s Florence?

Martin: Oh, mama’s good. Well enough. I think she felt I was smothering her a little bit.

Laura: Eh, it’s the circle of life, isn’t it?

Martin: I guess.

Laura: Yeah. The child becomes the parent.

Martin: Well, one thing’s for sure, she was happy to see me get back to my life.

Laura: Mm. So can I assume that things are good with you and Lucy?

Martin: [ Chuckles ] Better than good. I’m gonna end up in the hospital. That woman is a sexual panther.

Laura: [ Laughs ] That’s a little too much information.

Martin: Well, it’s a good thing that Valentin has signed off on our relationship, gave us his blessing.

Laura: Not that you should have ever needed it.

Martin: Eh, well, it makes things that much easier. And it would have made our reunion that much sweeter, but, ugh.

Laura: It would have?

Martin: Mm-hmm.

Laura: What happened?

Martin: Well, we were made aware of what happened to Elizabeth at the hotel.

Chelsea: I don’t think you’re safe here. There’s a darkness in this house.

Elizabeth: Well, then it’s definitely not my husband. He — he loved me. He loved my boys. He only wanted us to be happy. Who else could it be? Are you getting any other clues?

Chelsea: The presence is speaking to me. It doesn’t go by their first name. Perhaps the middle name? Or last name?

Elizabeth: Robert Frank. Franco?!

Drew: Oh!

Carly: Shh!

Drew: God, I can’t believe you talked me into this.

Carly: Oh, my God, why did you turn on the lights?!

Drew: Well, because, if Michael or Willow or anyone catches us, it’s gonna be very hard to explain what you and I are doing in here alone in the dark.

Carly: Okay, you do not have to be a part of this. You don’t. If you don’t believe in this and you think what we’re doing is not for the greater good, now would be your time to bail.

Drew: Just be quick, please. Just be fast.

Carly: I’ll be right back. Okay.

Drew: Faster. Hurry.

Carly: Okay.

Drew: Yeah.

Sonny: First of all, Michael, I’m your father. You’re my son. You don’t give me orders.

Nina: Uh, I have been a little hard on Willow.

Willow: A little?

Nina: I apologize, Willow, for some of the things that I said. I prolonged the conversation more than I should.

Michael: I’m still waiting, dad. Here’s your chance to say that Nina was wrong. Nothing? Oh. I guess, uh, when Nina asked you for forgiveness for what she did in Nixon Falls, she, uh… she must’ve really begged. Huh?

Sonny: At least she had the courage to apologize. Unlike someone else I know.

Michael: [ Scoffs ] I got nothing to apologize for.

Sonny: Of course.

Michael: Let’s go, Willow.

Esme: I’m excited for the big surprise. You know I love a grand gesture, just like you love making them. It’s just one of the reasons why I love you.

Spencer: Yeah, me too.

Esme: Better than I thought. Don’t take anything at face value right now.

Spencer: Britt, can we meet? It is very important.

Laura: Jake and Aiden are staying with me and Kevin, and I wanted Elizabeth to stay with us too. But, uh, well, up until just a few days ago, she insisted on staying at her own house by herself.

Martin: Huh.

Laura: [ Sighs ] I’m really worried about her.

Martin: Well, it may not be a comfort, but Lucy gave Elizabeth the name of her medium.

Laura: Her medium?

Martin: Yeah. And according to Lucy, she read you once upon a time. Uh, Chelsea Lam.

Laura: Yes.

Martin: Yeah.

Laura: Yes.

Martin: According to Lucy, Elizabeth believes she’s being haunted.

Elizabeth: My late husband was born Robert Frank. He went by a variation of his last name, Franco. But he loved me. He loved our family. He would never want to hurt us.

Chelsea: I’m sensing this person was born out of trauma and pain. Someone who was abandoned by their family. Someone who finally found a real family in these walls. That someone doesn’t much like this new family being made here now.

Finn: What’s going on with the hand?

Nikolas: I’m fine, really. I just promised my mother I’d get it checked out.

Finn: Ah. Hey, look, this isn’t easy for me to say, but… I appreciate what you’re doing for Elizabeth.

Nikolas: What are you talking about?

Finn: What am I talking about? She’s staying at Wyndemere until we figure out who’s been breaking into her house.

Nikolas: I missed a call from Elizabeth earlier this afternoon, but we never touched base.

Elizabeth: Fortunately, Nikolas asked me to stay at Wyndemere. As for me, there’s no place more secure than Spoon Island.

Finn: If Elizabeth’s not at Wyndemere, where the hell is she?

Chelsea: This presence is being very clear. They don’t want this new family to be formed in this house.

Elizabeth: No. No, I refuse to believe that. The Franco I knew, the Franco I loved, would only want to see me happy. Is he here now? Can he hear me? Tell him I believe he’s here. Tell him I’m ready to listen.

Nina: I’m sorry that you and Michael got into it. I — I hate being the wedge between you two.

Sonny: Well, you know, there’s no way around it, right?

Nina: Yeah. You’re gonna have to go for the jugular. I mean, at the hearing. I know you’re gonna support Michael in the courtroom. Things are gonna get pretty tense in there.

Sonny: [ Chuckles ]

Nina: I wish things were simple, like they are at Charlie’s and at The Savoy. Remember the other night?

Sonny: Yeah.

Nina: But they’re not going to be, not for a while. Sonny, maybe we should keep our distance till this is all over. And then we can come back and decide what’s next. If anything is next.

Sonny: When that day comes… …save me a dance.

Carly: I got it.

Drew: Alright. Y-you didn’t touch it, did you?

Carly: No, I didn’t touch it. I used the bag to pick it up.

Michael: Let’s wind down after — mom, Drew, what are you doing here?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Willow (to Michael): Can you honestly say cutting him out of your life doesn’t hurt?

Laura (to Finn): Under these circumstances, I think you’re right to wonder.

Elizabeth (to Chelsea): Tell him I’m ready to listen.

Ryan: So how badly have you screwed things up?

Nina: Why didn’t you slam the door in my face?

Drew: I’d like to say this is my fault, but it’s all on Carly.

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Ned: Oh, good. You’re back.

Drew: Hey. I was just out for a run. What’s up?

Ned: Well, I just wanted to follow up with you about the plan to merge ELQ and Aurora.

Drew: Okay. How can I help?

Ned: Call it off.

Esme: It means so much to me that you wouldn’t turn your back on me. Thank you for being so kind. I’m just glad you’re your own man.

Josslyn: No, he’s my man. And you have about five seconds to get your tentacles off of him.

Esme: My tentacles? Wow, Joss. At least my claws would have been sharp, but tentacles?

Josslyn: They’re slimy.

Trina: And they suck.

Esme: I know you guys don’t believe this, but I do have feelings.

Trina: Oh, we know.

Josslyn: Jealousy, possessiveness. Now get lost. And next time you think about talking to my boyfriend, don’t. Because you have one of your own.

Esme: Cam, do you want me to go? See? Cam can make his own decisions. So you’re just gonna have to get over the fact that Cam and Spence are on my side.

Spencer: This season, last season. This season… three seasons ago? Very unlike you, Esme. What do we have here?

Michael: What are you thinking?

Willow: That my mother is dead. But she wasn’t my mother… …and I have no idea who is.

Nina: I didn’t want this fight, Ava, but now that I’m in it, I’m gonna come out guns blazing and Carly’s gonna hope to God that she’s not in the line of fire.

Carly: How is it that you manage to see yourself as the victim in situations that you’ve caused?

Nina: You, Michael, and Willow backed me into a corner about Wiley. I had no choice but to fight.

Carly: You always have choices, and you always make the wrong ones.

Nina: I did everything I could to avoid a court battle. Carly, Michael and Willow forced my hand. And what is this smear campaign that you’re doing about me in the press?

Carly: Oh, what about the feature isn’t true? I mean, if anything is even a little inaccurate, I’ll ask them to retract it myself. And you? She forced you into labor and then she stole your baby. How is it you’re friends now?

Ava: People change.

Nina: All I asked, ever, was a little time with my grandson. Not even a lot. And if you just took five seconds to stop and think about it, Carly, you’d see that we want the same thing.

Carly: Yeah? What’s that?

Nina: Peace.

Willow: How messed up is it that I’m so sad about Harmony? I don’t even know how I wound up with her, if I was stolen, if…my birth parents gave me away. All I know is that Harmony carted me around all over the country from commune to ashram to cult. [ Scoffs ] And now I’m sad that she’s gone?

Michael: I mean, hey, she’s the only mother you ever knew. Of course you’re gonna be sad.

Willow: [ Sighs ] And now I have to go to the PCPD and provide a DNA sample so they can verify Harmony’s motive for killing Neil Byrne and his brother. It is… [ Exhales sharply ] It’s too much.

Michael: Okay, just don’t — don’t worry about the DNA test, okay? I-I can run interference.

Willow: You sure?

Michael: Yeah. I mean, if the — the brother-to-brother appeal with Dante doesn’t work, then there’s always Diane.

[ Knock on door ]

Michael: Hey, Alexis. What brings you by?

Alexis: Hey, I can certainly understand why this might not be a good time, but I was hoping to speak to Willow… about Harmony.

Cameron: I-I’m not choosing sides here, but if I did, I’d have to side with Joss and Trina.

Trina: Not choosing a side is the same as backing the bad guy.

Esme: I am sick and tired of having the same fight with you.

Josslyn: Then come clean. Confess. Say it was some practical joke that got out of hand and you didn’t know how to handle it.

Esme: Why would I confess to something that I didn’t do?

Josslyn: See? You haven’t changed. As for feelings, the only ones you have are for yourself.

Esme: Whatever, Joss. Your issues with me say way more about you than they ever will about me.

Trina: 50% deflection, 50% deception, and 100% shady.

Esme: You two enjoy feeling superior. Thanks for comforting me, Cam. It’s nice to know someone around here still has a heart.

Josslyn: What the hell was that?

Cameron: It’s not what it looks like.

Josslyn: Oh, and — and now you’re texting someone.

Cameron: Look, just give me a second and I’ll explain.

Josslyn: Cameron! Who at this moment could you possibly be texting that is more important than me and Trina?

Spencer: No label. No way to trace it. Unless… [ Inhales sharply ] Alright, Esme. What else are you hiding?

Nina: I heard about Harmony. There’s already been so much devastation.

Carly: You say that like you didn’t cause any of it?

Nina: Yeah, I made my share of mistakes. Mistakes.

Carly: Boy, that’s your favorite word.

Nina: And I’ve hurt a lot of people because, Carly, I was hurting.

Carly: And let me guess — this is where you blame me again?

Nina: No. I understand that… Willow and Michael, they make their own decisions, but they really respect your opinion.

Ava: You know, it’s, uh — it’s getting late, so I’m gonna run. Uh, unless…you ladies need a referee?

Nina: No, we’ll be fine.

Carly: Goodbye, Ava.

Nina: Carly. Sit with me. Please.

Carly: I only have a minute. I’m here to check on Phyllis. I want to see how she’s doing since the robbery.

Nina: I assume you heard that from Sonny.

Carly: No. I have my own sources. But if you’re wondering if I talk to Sonny, the answer’s yes.

Michael: Um, you know, there’s some things I got to take care of at the house, so I’ll leave you to it.

[ Door opens ]

Willow: So…

[ Door closes ]

Alexis: I am just now realizing I only planned what I was going to say through the introduction. So now we’re past that.

Willow: Okay, then. I’ll start.

Alexis: Oh, please.

Willow: Turns out Harmony was… capable of terrible things. But that’s not all she was. And for the time you had a friendship, I choose to believe that it was real. And I’m… glad she had you.

Alexis: I was grateful to have her as a friend, too. She came along when I really needed one. The tragedy is that she knew how to fake being a good person so well.

Willow: Well, I can’t believe it was all fake.

Alexis: I guess we’ll never know. Seems neither of us really knew her, did we?

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Spencer: Esme is on her way back. Esme or not, I can’t give up now.

Josslyn: What is going on with you lately?

Cameron: What do you mean?

Trina: You’ve been acting weird.

Josslyn: What Trina said.

Trina: Like super in denial weird. And by weird, I mean, like…

Josslyn: Esme made a sex tape of us and shared it with the world.

Trina: And I may be going to prison for it.

Josslyn: And you’re over here, like la, la, la, giving Spencer his job back?

Cameron: That was a business decision.

Josslyn: Hugging Esme? Was that a business decision?

Cameron: I didn’t hug her. She hugged me.

Josslyn: Cam, that is the second time I have seen her with her arms wrapped around you. Learn how to dodge.

Cameron: What do you want me to do? Do you want me to leap out of the way or slide across the counter?

Josslyn: Why are you making excuses to comfort her?

Trina: Okay, guys, we need to chill out.

Cameron: Thank you!

Josslyn: Why?

Trina: Because! Arguing like this, this is what Esme wants.

Josslyn: She probably saw us heading over here and then ran like crazy to beat us just so we could walk in on her hugging Cam.

Trina: Okay, Cam, please help us understand. [ Sighs ] I get why you gave Spencer back his job, but…

Josslyn: I don’t.

Trina: …But why are you supporting someone who ruined all of our lives, yours included?

Cameron: I’m just… I’m trying to do the right thing.

Josslyn: No. The right thing would be to stay as far away from Esme and Spencer as possible.

Trina: I gotta go.

Josslyn: You do?

Trina: Yeah. Homework.

Josslyn: Okay. Before you go…

Trina: Thanks. Remember — play nice. Listen to each other. Don’t let Esme win.

Cameron: I won’t.

Josslyn: Did you see that? Why would you hurt Trina that way?

Trina: Hi. I need your help. It’s important.

Drew: Sorry to keep you waiting. Not a problem. I’m on my way to meet Sam. We’re gonna discuss Scout’s summer schedule.

Ned: Oh, so you have to rush out? I do, but I’m hoping to put your mind at ease first.

Ned: Well, I think you know what my concerns are.

Drew: I believe I do, Ned, and like I said, my ELQ shares are gonna revert back to me very soon. Valentin will no longer have majority, but he’s still gonna own a lot of shares, so our position is in order to protect us from future takeovers, the best possible situation is for Aurora and ELQ to merge. That way Valentin’s remaining shares will be even more diluted.

Ned: And what will the leadership structure be in this new company?

Drew: Yeah. I really think that we should wait for Michael to talk about this.

Michael: Here I am. Talk about what? You two think merging ELQ and Aurora is the best strategy to keep ELQ in the family. Now, correct me if I’m wrong, if that merger goes through… I’m out in the cold.

Nina: Carly, I know that you and Sonny will always be in each other’s lives, but Sonny is not who we need to talk about right now.

Carly: You got that right.

Nina: How’s Willow?

Carly: She’s grieving… and heartbroken.

Nina: Yeah. Please send her my condolences.

Carly: No. Don’t do that. Don’t pretend to be concerned about Willow when you were just ranting about how she’s the one who forced you to fight with my family.

Nina: I’m concerned about Wiley, and Willow is Wiley’s mother. So in turn, I’m concerned about Willow.

Carly: Yeah, well, fortunately, Wiley’s too young to understand what’s going on.

Nina: Yeah. But did they tell him that his grandmother died? That grandma Harmony is gone?

Carly: When and if they tell him, that will be up to Willow and Michael.

Nina: No, I understand it’s up to Willow and Michael, Carly, but you don’t want that little boy to feel like he was abandoned by his grandmother. I don’t think it’s fair to keep this from him.

Carly: Are you kidding me? Wiley is too young to process that kind of information. Kind of like when you told him that Willow wasn’t his real mommy. How you hand someone that kind of information can do more harm than good.

Nina: Well, lies can do harm, too.

Carly: Boy, yours sure did, huh?

Nina: Alright, Carly [Clears throat] Whether Wiley knows about his grandmother dying or not, you know, he lost her. She is no longer in his life. Is it really fair for this little boy to lose another grandmother, too?

Carly: You’re not doing this for Wiley. You’re doing this for yourself because you can’t see past your own selfishness to do what’s best for him.

Josslyn: Trina is about to be tried for a felony, one that Esme set her up for, blowing up all of our lives in the process. It is us versus her.

Cameron: Look, Joss, the last thing that I want to do is hurt either you or Trina.

Josslyn: Then what are you doing comforting the enemy?

Cameron: Look, I told you. It’s not like that.

Josslyn: I don’t care who hugged who… but, Cam, you cannot give Esme a literal shoulder to cry on knowing who she is and what she’s done.

Cameron: Okay, look. She came in here looking for Spencer. When I told her that he wasn’t here, she got all upset. What was I supposed to do?

Josslyn: Walk away. Let her wallow in the misery that she’s created.

Cameron: Look, I know what Esme has done, alright? But I’m sorry, Joss. I-I can’t be that heartless. I’m not wired like that.

Josslyn: Unlike me?

Ava: So, come on. Tell me what’s going on. You said it’s important.

Trina: Well… I just saw Esme at Kelly’s… …crying crocodile tears on Cameron’s shoulder, and he was actually comforting her.

Ava: After everything that little demon has done to you? How dare he?

Trina: Well, he did say she just threw herself in his arms and he just froze.

Ava: Uh-huh. Still, though, it’s a major violation of your friendship. I hope you let him have it.

Trina: But that’s what Esme would want, right? To — to drive a wedge between the three of us?

Ava: Yeah. You’re smart. That’s a good point.

Trina: I mean, it just hurt me so much to see Cam and Esme like that. I could never tell him not to be nice to someone.

Ava: Why not? This is Esme we’re talking about. Why should anybody be nice to her?

Trina: It’s just that every time I see her, it’s like she’s just rubbing it in my face that she’s ruining my life and getting away with it.

Ava: What do you mean every time? H-how often do you see her?

Trina: I mean, she just came here the other night to see Spencer.

Ava: [ Scoffs ] So, Spencer is having little rendezvous with his girlfriend in my gallery when he’s supposed to be making restitution?

Trina: Oh, no. He was definitely surprised to see her. But don’t worry. I kicked her out.

Ava: [ Laughs ] Yeah, you did! Good for you. And as for Cameron, you have every right to feel betrayed.

Trina: Thanks, Ava. You’ve had my back through all of this, and I really appreciate it.

Ava: Of course!

Trina: That’s why I needed to meet. I need your help.

Michael: We’re keeping all of our options open in regards to leadership. Everything — everything’s in the early stages still.

Ned: Realistically, how much would this merger actually dilute Valentin’s shares? Aurora and ELQ are hardly on the same scale.

Drew: Okay, well, we’re in the process of bulking up Aurora so that it will be as much of a merger of equals as possible, Ned.

Ned: Oh. It seems as though the two of you have given this a lot of thought for something that’s still in the early stages.

Drew: I mean, since we both run Aurora, we’ve had the opportunity to discuss this a little bit more, that’s all.

Ned: So I shouldn’t read anything into the fact that I wasn’t a part of any of these discussions?

Willow: Michael started to suspect something was up when there was no record of my birth certificate. When Harmony miraculously obtained a copy… I didn’t ask questions.

Alexis: When you lost your copy, Harmony came to me for help.

Willow: Wait. Does this mean… you’ve known she wasn’t my mother?

Alexis: I have.

Willow: For how long?

Alexis: I…

Willow: No, no. You know what? It — it’s okay. It didn’t matter.

Alexis: E-except it does. You must be so angry. I-I should have said something.

Willow: Well, no, of — of course I’m — I’m angry, but as for you telling me, it wasn’t your place. That was Harmony’s responsibility.

Alexis: I tried to get her to, but she was afraid to lose you. She told me a woman on the commune in Colorado named Joan gave birth to you and then disappeared. And the leader gave you to Harmony for her and your father to raise. They were so worried that Joan would come back for you, they left the commune.

Willow: And do you think any of that story is true?

Nina: I love Wiley, and I deserve to be in his life.

Carly: Loving someone doesn’t entitle you to anything.

Nina: Well, he’s my family. And despite your best effort to discredit me, the judge is gonna see the truth.

Phyllis: Carly. Nina. What a lovely surprise to see you both… together.

Carly: Nina and I are done. I actually I came here to see you.

Phyllis: Then why don’t you join me at the bar while I tend to some business? Nina, will you be sticking around?

Nina: Um…I just — I just need a minute. Excuse me.

Carly: I honestly didn’t come here to get into it with Nina. Okay?

Phyllis: Oh, I believe it. Then what does bring you by?

Carly: You know, it’s been a few weeks since the attempted robbery. I just wanted to check on you, see how you were doing.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m doing well. It’s kind of you to take an interest. Just so you know, you’re always welcome here.

Carly: Thank you. And I don’t…expect you to choose between me and Nina. I mean, I know you’re always gonna protect her.

Phyllis: Well, that’s an instinct that never goes away. Nina was pregnant, in a coma. When someone is as helpless as she was… it’s hard not to care.

Carly: And you got roped into Madeline’s lies… lies that set Nina on a path to destruction.

Trina: Proving my innocence in court isn’t gonna cut it anymore. I need to prove that Esme did this… and make her pay for it.

Ava: I’m in. What can I do?

Trina: Well, Esme is obviously a master schemer. I mean, she blows up your car and now she’s living with you.

Ava: Mm. Don’t remind me.

Trina: When it comes to scheming, I’m clearly out of my depth. But you, on the other hand, are not. In fact, you’re the only person I know that can out-scheme Esme. No offense.

Ava: Eh. None taken. In fact, I’m flattered by your faith in me.

Trina: So tell me — what should I do?

Esme: What the hell are you doing?!

Spencer: Esme? What’s up?

Esme: What are you doing, going through my personal things?

Spencer: I was looking for my sunglasses.

Esme: In a shoe box?!

Spencer: While I was searching, I saw that box, and I thought that it was strange that you had kept shoes that were so out of season.

Esme: You think you know me so well.

Spencer: Don’t I?!

Esme: So, what were you doing? H-h-hoping to borrow dated heels?!

Spencer: I saw the letters… from your nanny Maggie. You told me that you lost contact with her. So why is there an entire box full of her letters?

Cameron: Joss, you’re not heartless. You have one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. It’s just that you can really hold a grudge.

Josslyn: Only when people deserve it. Like Esme.

Cameron: I’m angry at Esme, too.

Josslyn: Really? Because you seem to be in a very forgiving place with her.

Cameron: Look. I haven’t forgiven Esme for anything. It’s just that… your anger is very fierce, but it’s also proactive. You can’t look at Esme without wanting to start a fight.

Josslyn: My friends and my family are the most important things in the world to me. So when someone hurts them, I can’t just forgive them. Is that so wrong?

Cameron: No. I-I-I think it’s great.

Josslyn: You do?

Cameron: Your ride-or-die loyalty is one of the things I love most about you. And I-I like to think that I’m just that loyal. I just don’t express it in the same way.

Drew: I give you my word, Ned. Michael and my proximity at Aurora is the only reason we’ve had these discussions at all.

Michael: Yeah. Look, when — when it comes time to discuss leadership, you will be informed.

Ned: Informed? Look, Michael, up until a few days ago, I was under the assumption that when we got ELQ back from Valentin that I would be the CEO.

Michael: Yes. Yes, I know.

Ned: So if I’m to have a commensurate position in this new company, I feel like I should be a part of all the discussions.

Michael: I agree, and — and we’ll make sure that you are. It’s just… it’s not that simple.

Alexis: As time went on, Harmony’s story didn’t hold up. Then Brendon showed up in town… and you know the rest.

Willow: There’s still so much we’re not sure about.

Alexis: When Harmony first confided in me, I encouraged her to tell you the truth several times.

Willow: Why didn’t she?

Alexis: S-she was worried you would never forgive her. And if she was willing to kill to keep it a secret, well, suffice it to say, your relationship meant a lot to her.

Willow: I’ve been… leaving room in my mind for the possibility that… none of this is true, that… Harmony had some kind of [Inhales sharply] Break with reality, but… now hearing you talk about how much trouble she went through to hide the truth, it’s — it’s really sinking in. Harmony was lying to me my whole life. I feel like I’ve lost my mother twice. Not to mention my father. Oh, my god. My father. I wonder if he knew what Harmony did.

Phyllis: Madeline kept a lot of secrets. I wish I’d been more discerning.

Carly: Well, I’m sure it brought Nina some comfort knowing that you were there when her baby was welcomed into the world.

Phyllis: Actually, I wasn’t at the birth.

Carly: Oh. I thought you were —

Phyllis: By the time I got to work, the baby had already been born. That’s when Madeline gave the baby to me… to send me to deliver her to her adoptive parents.

Carly: Oh. So you weren’t there when Nelle was born. Do you know who was?

Phyllis: No, I don’t. Why do you ask?

Carly: Nina is petitioning to visit Wiley, so, you know, uh, Nelle’s been on my mind lately.

Phyllis: I didn’t realize it at the time, but there was a huge inheritance at stake. That’s why Madeline gave Nina’s baby away and tried to make sure she couldn’t be traced.

Carly: Well, seems like you’re the only person who knew what was going on because Madeline roped you into it.

Phyllis: The one silver lining is that Nina did eventually find out the truth, even if it was too late.

Carly: Yeah. She blames me for that every chance she gets.

Phyllis: I know better than to try and sway you, but just so you know, I’m rooting for Nina to be able to know her grandson.

Carly: I figured.

Phyllis: Excuse me. Are you alright?

Nina: Yeah, I’m fine. It’s just — I think I’m gonna [Sniffles] I’m gonna go home. It’s gonna be a rough few days, and I… I need to get my head on straight.

Drew: I’m not sure that we can offer you a position commensurate to CEO.

Ned: I see.

Michael: Look, when this merger happens —

Drew: if it even happens.

Michael: Yes. Close to 50% of the company’s assets will be media-based, and that’s not something ELQ has ever had much of a stake in.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Drew: Look, Ned, we’ve got plenty of time to work this out. All the details, okay? I’m so sorry. I really do have to get going.

Ned: Of course. Yeah. We’ll talk later.

Drew: Hey, trust me. You’re gonna be happy.

Michael: I can tell you’re, uh… pretty uneasy about all this.

Ned: What was your first clue? Michael… can I be honest with you?

Michael: Yeah, of course.

Ned: I have sacrificed a lot for this company. You and I have worked very hard together to regain control of ELQ from Valentin. And now we’re about to get ELQ back, and I feel like I’m being put out to pasture. So just tell me the truth. Am I?

Josslyn: I love everything about you, Cam, and I am so lucky to have you as a boyfriend, and I’m so lucky that you’re such a nice person. But Esme uses nice people, like with that hug.

Cameron: I-I just don’t think that she ran all the way here just so you could catch her.

Josslyn: Okay, maybe not. But the way that she touched your shoulder before leaving, that’s her way of telling me, “Joss, your boyfriend doesn’t mind when I touch him, and there’s nothing that you can do about it.”

Cameron: That’s just not how I see it.

Josslyn: Okay, well, how about Trina’s face before she left? Is being nice to Esme worth that?

Cameron: I just think given some time, Trina will understand where I’m coming from.

Ava: Now, you know your mother would have my head if she knew I was advising you like this.

Trina: If it was about anyone else, maybe. But since it’s Esme, I’m sure she’ll look the other way.

Ava: Mm. I hope so. You know, I do have one idea, but I don’t think you’re gonna like it.

Trina: Try me.

Ava: Well, Esme is a jealous, possessive psychopath. And Spencer — I mean, the one good thing about Spencer is that he knows what a wonderful person you are. I mean, he basically threw her over.

Trina: Except he didn’t. Not really.

Ava: Eh, except he did. That’s why Esme went after you. So take advantage of that jealousy. Goad her into making a mistake and trap her.

Trina: So you’re saying I should make a play for Spencer?

Ava: I mean, nothing overt. Just when you know that Esme is there and she can see a little sigh here and a little tear there, and a “oh, no, nothing’s wrong.” Before you know it, Spencer’s arms will be around you and — and hers will be around his throat.

Trina: [ Sighs ] No. Spencer is back with Esme. He’s not gonna respond to me flirting with him.

Ava: Spencer loves your attention! He will fall for it. And it’ll push Esme just far enough over the edge that she’ll lash out and incriminate herself.

Trina: It’s tempting.

Ava: But?

Trina: [ Chuckles ] I don’t think I can take it that far.

Ava: Hey, Trina, not to put too fine a point on it, but you’re in serious trouble here. I mean, don’t you want to do whatever you can to avoid a trial?

Trina: There is something that could help. Something… that I’ve been keeping to myself. But before I tell you what it is, this is a last resort.

Ava: Understood. What is it?

Esme: I kept all of Maggie’s old letters. Congratulations, Spence. You’ve uncovered my deep, dark secret. I’m sentimental. But please don’t tell anybody! I beg of you!

Spencer: Who would believe me?

Esme: Okay, your turn. Why are you in my room violating my privacy when you’re supposed to be on a grocery run for Kelly’s?

Spencer: I blow off work all the time. You, on the other hand, told me that you lost touch with Maggie long before you met me. But that letter directly indicates otherwise.

Esme: Oh, my god. So I reached out to Maggie a couple of times over the years. Why am I the one being interrogated when you’re the one who’s going through my stuff? I thought we were rebuilding our relationship.

Spencer: Esme, we are.

Esme: Really? Because it feels like you still don’t trust me.

Spencer: I feel like it’s the other way around.

Esme: Wait, what?

Spencer: Well, it’s just that lately I’ve been feeling like you don’t trust me.

Esme: Of course I trust you! Though you’re giving me plenty of reasons not to.

Spencer: Such as?

Esme: Going through my things. When you found that box, exactly what did you think you’d find inside?

Spencer: Esme, honestly, I don’t know what I was looking for. I just feel that I don’t know you as well as I thought. And I wanted to find out what I didn’t know.

Esme: Why not just ask me? I mean, we used to talk about everything. If we’re gonna get bach to what we had, then we need to be honest about everything. Completely transparent.

Spencer: I agree. Why don’t we start with this? [ Clears throat ] Why did Maggie write, “No good from you having contact with your father?”

Trina: If I use what I know, there’ll be collateral damage. I don’t want anyone getting hurt except Esme.

Ava: So this secret weapon…it could set you free?

Trina: It’s not a slam dunk, but it might be my best shot. And I’ll use it if I have to. I’d just rather not.

Ava: So you don’t want to flirt with Spencer, and you don’t want to use this ace in the hole because somebody else might get hurt.

Trina: Yeah.

Ava: Hmm

Trina: [ Sighs ] I may be an even worse schemer than I thought.

Ava: Hmm. You’re pretty terrible at it. But you know what? I’m proud of you for that.

Trina: Why? It’s embarrassing.

Ava: ‘Cause, you’re a good person. You don’t go to Esme’s level, or mine.

Trina: Ava…

Ava: Hey, don’t–I’m not ashamed of my level. Hardly. And I’m proud to be your go-to schemer. And listen to me. If you ever find yourself trapped into doing something that you don’t want to do, come to me and we will figure out another way to get Esme.

Trina: Thanks, Ava. I’m so glad to have you in my corner.

Cameron: We’re just…very different people.

Josslyn: Well, I think that our differences have always made us stronger as friends and as a couple.

Cameron: Right. And just so you know, I love everything that makes you you.

Josslyn: I feel the same way about you. I mean, obviously, I don’t love how nice you can be to Esme. She doesn’t deserve it.

Cameron: I-It’s less about being nice and more…me not wanting to escalate things.

Josslyn: Okay. So… we’ll just agree to disagree.

Cameron: Not the first time, and definitely won’t be the last.

Josslyn: It’s just… this is about our different approaches to conflict, right?

Cameron: What else would it be? I have to get back to work, but… we’re cool, right?

Josslyn: Yeah, we’re fine.

Michael: Look, I understand your concern, but nobody’s trying to drive you out.

Ned: I sense a “but.”

Michael: Look, objectively, this merger is the best option to ensure that our family maintains control of ELQ again.

Ned: Mm. Objectively.

Michael: Nothing has been decided. Okay, we’re still leaving the door open to all possibilities, and you’ll have an active part in the discussions of how to move forward. Okay? So, hey, try not to worry too much.

Ned: Sure. Anything for the family.

Michael: Okay.

Alexis: I’m so sorry, but Harmony never mentioned your father. I guess we’ll never know. It’s late. I should go.

Willow: Well, um, thank you for – for coming by and trying to… make things better.

Alexis: For whatever good it did. Any idea what’s next for you?

Willow: I need answers. I need to know where I came from and who my biological parents are. The first step is… getting that DNA test at the PCPD. Because bringing the truth to light… it’s the only way to heal.

Nina: Thank you, Phyllis. As always.

Phyllis: Of course. You know I always have your back.

Michael: Willow’s been through the wringer. Can the DNA test wait?

Phyllis: Call me tomorrow.

Nina: Yeah.

Phyllis: Okay.

Nina: Carly.

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Laura (to Nikolas): I’d say that you were defending her.

Spencer (to Esme): I have something very special in store for you.

Martin: Elizabeth believes she’s being haunted.

Elizabeth: What if it’s not him?

Willow: I need to go somewhere.

Nina: And I’m prepared to go all the way.

Drew (to Carly): I can’t be that guy for you.

Michael (to Sonny): Here’s your chance to say that Nina was wrong.

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TJ: Grandpa accused Drew Cane of making him a fake job offer. He figured out it was a ruse to run some kind of background check and… and that’s why he left town. Am I right?

Curtis: Yeah. And he was not too happy about it.

TJ: I don’t blame him. So what’s your plan?

Curtis: My plan?

TJ: To find grandpa and bring him back?

Carly: I cost Nina her daughter? Have you forgotten your big plan to pass Sasha off as Nina’s daughter? Have you forgotten how hurt she was? Hell, I almost felt sorry for Nina at the time.

Valentin: I’ve never claimed to be perfect.

Carly: And you were the one who met with Nina’s mother, right? If you would have told Nina the truth at the start, I’m sure your search would have led to Nelle. In my opinion, I think it was a gift. You spared Nina the nightmare of trying to be a mother to Nelle, who was broken and dangerous. But I doubt Nina feels that way. So, if you ask me, if anyone’s responsible for costing Nina a relationship with her daughter, it’s you.

Chet: Is this seat taken?

Terry: Teal shirt. So far, I’m not disappointed at all.

Chet: Oh. Neither am I.

Terry: Same shirt, same opening lines. Is this Valentine’s déj vu?

Chet: Nope. And I’m not the mistaken date. I am the real deal.

Josslyn: I’m so glad that you suggested this instead of hitting the gym. I am so tight, and I need to stretch.

Trina: My mom swears by this class. I’m just glad we got here early. Fewer people, the better.

Josslyn: Well, I’m so glad you decided to come with me. I could use all the support I could get whipping myself back into shape so that I’m a beast by volleyball season.

Trina: You’ll be unstoppable.

Carly: Thank you. I hope so. I just can’t wait to get my life back on track.

Trina: I know the feeling. [ Sighs ] When this trial is over, I’ve grabbing life and I’m going for it.

Spencer: What?

Cameron: Now that you’ve learned how to bus tables, where are we with Esme? Have you dug anything up?

Spencer: You know, these things, they have to be finessed. It takes time.

Cameron: Look. I have been covering for you and lying to Joss. I need to know that the hell that I’ve been catching is worth it. I mean, is this plan to exonerate Trina even working?

Spencer: As much as I wish I could say yes, I… I haven’t found anything yet. I haven’t — I haven’t uncovered anything about Esme.

Cameron: And I thought you were the master of stealth. You used to be good at sneaking around.

Spencer: I know, I know. But Esme is brilliant at covering her tracks. Even her secrets have secrets.

Esme: “Dear Esme, I was so glad to get your letter with all your good news, winning prizes at school and a big circle of friends. Your life in Port Charles sounds like a success. I’m especially glad to hear that you and Spencer are happy and closer than ever.”

Nina: Hey. Sorry. I’m so sorry. Time just got away from me. I was strategizing with Scott about my visitation hearing.

Ava: Oh. Sounds like Scott has learned his lesson. No more sneak attacks like in Pennsylvania?

Nina: No, he definitely learned his lesson. This time when he goes after Willow, it’ll be on my orders.

Terry: To talking IRL. Welcome home.

Chet: To finally making this happen.

Terry: How was your trip back?

Chet: Are you as nervous as I am?

Terry: Oh. [ Laughs ] You first.

Chet: After you. Okay. Is this how it’s gonna be like all night?

Terry: We did better texting. Maybe we should pull out our phones?

Chet: Well, then we’d be looking down all evening. I wouldn’t be able to look into those beautiful eyes.

Terry: [ Chuckles ]

Chet: Was that cheesy?

Terry: But effective.

Valentin: Carly, it would be nice if we didn’t have to litigate the past.

Carly: Great. But you started it.

Valentin: I am just suggesting it would benefit everyone if you and Nina were to set aside your differences.

Carly: “Differences.” Is that what we’re calling it?

Valentin: I’m not defending the choices that Nina’s made. I am simply appealing to your compassionate side.

Carly: What makes you think that I would have one ounce of compassion for Nina?

Valentin: Because you have everything Nina’s ever wanted.

Carly: Really? Last I checked, she has my husband.

Ava: I have nothing against you playing hardball where your grandson is concerned. But you’re gonna go after Willow? Now? Didn’t her mom just die?

Nina: Yeah, um, I don’t mean to sound callous. I really don’t. What I meant by that was I’m just ready to fight. I don’t have a choice. Willow and Michael, they shot at me first.

Ava: Oh, so, was that first shot the feature in the invader or the charges in Pennsylvania?

Nina: [ Stammers ] How do you know about the feature?

Ava: Well, that reporter — the Smoltz? Smeltz? Wha– he reached out to me for comment.

Nina: Why would he reach out to you about my petition for visitation with Wiley?

Ava: Oh, no, Nina. No, it wasn’t about Wiley. It was about Avery… and how she was born.

Cameron: I mean, Esme’s good at covering her tracks? Couldn’t see that one coming. Duh.

Spencer: Nice. How’d you get into college with such a rudimentary vocabulary?

Cameron: How do you function with such lackluster critical-thinking skills? Maybe I was wrong to trust you that you can handle Esme. You’ve been in over your head this entire time.

Spencer: Not always. Just recently. I’ve been trying to get her to trust me so that she’ll confess, but I don’t think that I’m giving her everything that she wants.

Cameron: What more could she want?

Spencer: Intimacy.

Cameron: Wait. So you’re saying “Mr. I’m gonna give you sex advice that I don’t want” —

Spencer: Yes, bro. That’s what I’m saying. My girlfriend wants to have sex with me, and I’m running out of ways to avoid it.

Esme: “Spencer seems to be good for you. Don’t let him go. I’m also relieved to hear that you aren’t pursuing a relationship with your biological father.”

[ Boxes thumping ]

Esme: “You are smart and industrious. Use those gifts for good, Esme. Continue to focus on school and Spencer. Most of all, be happy. Love, Maggie.” Don’t worry, Maggie. I intend to be happy.

Josslyn: Trina, enjoying the view of Officer Invisible?

Trina: Officer Cabrera.

Josslyn: Right. I wonder what he’s doing here.

Trina: Um… probably just taking a yoga class. I-I mean, he was obviously here before us.

Josslyn: Hmm. Okay, well, you know, I just want to make sure that you’re comfortable, you know, being around him and everything. The police, they’re still investigating and they’re trying to prove that you did something you didn’t do.

Trina: [ Scoffs ] No. Officer Cabrera’s not like that.

Josslyn: Yeah, I guess. I mean, he seemed okay that day at the courthouse. Not so much when arresting Cameron.

Trina: And Spencer.

Josslyn: Oh, he can arrest Spencer any day of the week and twice on Sundays. I just want to make sure that he’s not harassing you.

Trina: No, he isn’t. I mean, I nearly pepper-sprayed him at the gallery, but he was cool about it.

Josslyn: What?

Trina: I mean, he told me the reason why he arrested Cam is because Commissioner Ashford wants everything by the book. And because he’s a rookie. I guess he…overcompensated.

Josslyn: I guess. And Cam did completely lose his head with Spencer.

Trina: Don’t act like you didn’t love when your man came to your defense.

Josslyn: Okay. It was hot.

[ Both chuckle ]

Trina: TMI.

Josslyn: But it looks like I’m not the only one who recognizes hotness. Looks like Officer Cabrera is not so invisible anymore.

Curtis: I have no plans to go after Marshall. The man wants to be gone. That’s his prerogative.

TJ: You can’t mean that.

Curtis: I can. And I do. Why would I go against his wishes?

TJ: Well, you didn’t have any problems going against his wishes before.

Curtis: Okay. Sound like you have something you want to say.

TJ: You know I respect you, Uncle Curtis, and I realize that he’s your father, not mine.

Curtis: TJ, okay. If you’re gonna go in on me about the methods I used, Portia already did and so did your mom.

TJ: No, it’s not only your methods. It’s the fact that since — since — since Marshall let it be known who he was, you have called all the shots. You even asked me to steer clear, and at first, I complied.

Curtis: Just trying to protect my family.

TJ: You have always been the head of this family, and I respect that. But now that you know the truth, was it worth losing the one chance you had with your father?

Terry: Your trip sounded like a success.

Chet: Yeah, it was. We were able to do a lot of good for the vets.

Terry: Was it hard going back?

Chet: At first. Working with the wounded veterans always brings me right into that place — in pain, uncertain of the future. But one of the guys came up to me and told me that seeing me thrive after my injuries, it showed him what was possible. So because of guys like him, I keep going back.

Terry: That’s incredible. How affirming.

Chet: Yeah. For them and for me. I’m not gonna lie. They’ll have to clear some hurdles, have to believe in themselves, not give up, and do the work. But they can clear those hurdles.

Terry: Like you have.

Chet: Yeah, well, it’s still not that easy. In fact… can I make a confession?

Cameron: So, you’re saying that you and Esme have not had sex since Spring Ridge?

Spencer: I’ve been trying to string her along, but I don’t want to have sex with her, especially not after she framed and betrayed my best friends.

Cameron: Dude.

Spencer: But I can’t get her to open up. I don’t know. It must be the lack of sex, right?

Cameron: You think?! I mean, the way you guys were all over each other before? Did you at least search her stuff?

Spencer: I’ve been trying to, but she’s always around. At first, it was because she was hiding from Uncle Sonny, but now she basically times leaving the house with whenever I’m going to work or the gallery. I mean, I can’t shake her. If I’m — if I’m sneezing, Esme’s there to say, “gesundheit.”

Cameron: Well, then, we’re out of options. If you can’t search her belongings and she won’t confess, that only leaves one choice.

Spencer: Don’t say it, dude.

Cameron: You have to tell Joss and Trina the truth.

Rory: How’s it going? You guys here for the next class? I was in the previous one, but I wanted to stretch out a little more.

Josslyn: We came early. We were hoping that you would come say hi.

Rory: Is it safe or are you armed again?

Josslyn: Just with good looks, intelligence, and charm. Trina is the full package.

Trina: I-I didn’t know you were into yoga. Or are you here on an assignment?

Rory: Uh, off duty, ma’am. It’s my day off. In fact, I spent the afternoon at The Chuck.

Trina: Oh. Having lunch on the front steps or…?

Rory: Uh, no, I actually went inside this time.

Trina: Hm! I rented one of those audio guides, but it wasn’t as good as the Jerome Gallery. I couldn’t ask questions.

Josslyn: Oh, well, next time, ask Trina. She is an expert.

Trina: Hardly an expert. I mean, Officer Cabrera couldn’t even really seek out my opinion on art, not while I’m facing a trial.

Josslyn: Why not? He’s not your arresting officer. Okay. Um, I’m gonna just — I’m gonna put our bags away.

Trina: I’m — I’m sorry about that.

Rory: Oh. Don’t be. Your friend’s right.

Valentin: Even if we were to put Sonny in Nina’s column of assets, look at everything she doesn’t have. She doesn’t have children. She has no relationship with her grandchild. She has a few friends, but nothing like the roots in the community that you have. Even her office space is at your mercy.

Carly: I’m happy to let Nina out of her lease at Crimson. I’m sure she can afford the penalty. She has no problem coming up with the money to buy herself out of all of her legal difficulties. And she has defenders like you who trip over themselves running to her rescue every time she chips a fingernail. Nina’s no victim!

Valentin: Carly, Nina has been exploited by almost everyone who has ever claimed to care for her. And before you say anything, yes, I’m including myself on that list. The least I can do is come to her defense.

Carly: Who hasn’t been exploited?

Valentin: I get that. And I’m not minimizing what has happened to you. But you’re strong. And you have a huge heart. Can you really tell me there’s no part of you that… feels for Nina?

Nina: Don’t know why that reporter would dredge all that up again. T-this is Michael, Willow, and Carly’s doing. Do you see now what I am dealing with?

Ava: In all fairness, Nina… it is public record. Everything you did. The forced labor… kidnapping Avery, taking her to Canada.

Nina: Please. I was a different person.

Ava: Yeah, that’s right. You were. I’m just warning you that Diane Miller is definitely gonna bring it up in court and that the judge will likely find it kind of pertinent.

Nina: Yeah, I was just — I w-wasn’t in my right mind. Um… I’ve worked a lot on myself, you know? So what did you tell the reporter?

Ava: Nothing. I didn’t tell him anything. I’m not gonna talk. The only time I’m gonna talk is in court if I’m called to testify on your behalf.

Nina: Thank you. Yeah, because Wiley lost a grandmother last night. He can’t lose another one.

Ava: What about Wiley’s grandfather? Is Sonny still hands-off?

Nina: Yeah, I made it very clear to Scott that he is not to question Sonny on the stand.

Ava: Well, that’s not really what I meant. The last time we talked, you said that you were trying to resist temptation when it comes to Sonny. So how’s that going?

Carly: Nina’s been hurt badly? So what? Many of us have endured trauma. Carrying on isn’t a miracle. It’s called life.

Valentin: And you are fortunate. You have multiple safety nets. You have your mother, your brother, your children, your friends. Nina really only has three people that she can count on. She’s got Phyllis. She’s got Wiley —

Carly: Sonny.

Valentin: That is a relationship that is very important to her.

Carly: Right. Who Sonny chooses to love is his business. It’s not Wiley’s job to be Nina’s emotional support.

Valentin: Phyllis is highly protective of Nina. Do you really think that she would give her that loyalty if Nina didn’t deserve it?

Carly: Phyllis nursed Nina when she was in a coma and pregnant, right? Was Phyllis there when Nina gave birth?

Valentin: Why on earth would you need to know that?

Nina: There’s nothing going on with me and Sonny.

Ava: Nothing? Nothing at all?

Nina: We danced.

Ava: Is that a euphemism?

Nina: Would you st– why is your mind always in the gutter?

Ava: I know. I can’t help it. I’m just being coy. And tell me, are you and Sonny an item or what?

Nina: Mnh! Hey, Amy. How you doing?

Amy: Oh, hi. I’m terrible, thanks. And you?

Nina: Oh. I’m sorry to hear about that.

Amy: All I wanted was a day off. Is that a crime?

Ava: I’m not sure we’re the ones to arbitrate what constitutes a crime.

Nina: Well, I hope the rest of your day goes better, and you just let me know if there’s anything I can do, okay?

Amy: I’m so glad you asked.

Chet: On valentine’s day, I knew you hadn’t clocked my prosthetic legs, and I should have told you that evening, but I chose not to because we were having such a nice time. Instead, I chose to tell you through text, which was nerve-racking and a bit dishonest.

Terry: I didn’t feel it was dishonest. Why didn’t you tell me that night? Did you think I’d be turned off?

Chet: It’s happened before.

Terry: I’m sorry some people are like that. I wasn’t turned off. If anything, I was in awe of your bravery. And I understand why you’d want to hold back disclosing deeply personal matters at first. After all, we barely knew each other’s names. We didn’t know we’d keep in touch like we have or form any kind of… relationship.

Chet: Were you nervous when you told me?

Terry: Terrified. That’s how I knew I really liked you. I’ve worked hard to be proud of who I am and the many challenges I’ve navigated to live my truth, truly be who I’m meant to be. But I have to admit, I would have been devastated if you decided dating a trans woman was a deal breaker.

Chet: Missing out on you would have been my loss.

Terry: And mine, if I had rejected you because you don’t have the legs you were born with.

Chet: Well, I know our situations aren’t the same. I don’t have to worry about violence against me or actual laws being passed to curtail my rights. But I do worry about not being seen.

Terry: It’s everything, right? All people want is to be seen for their individual inherent beauty and dignity.

Chet: And be accepted.

Terry: And loved. If it’s in the cards.

Rory: If you would have been with me at the chuck, I might have understood what I was looking at.

Trina: Well, first of all, I told you, art is subjective. And, secondly, that’s what docents are for.

Rory: And, third of all, I have no idea what a docent is.

Trina: [ Chuckles ]

Rory: Um, but you were partially right before. As an officer, I’m not allowed to socialize with anyone who’s the subject of an active investigation.

Trina: Well, then maybe you shouldn’t be talking to me in public.

Rory: Well, there’s no rule against me bumping into you, which is what happened. Besides, when you beat those charges…

Trina: If I beat them.

Rory: You will.

Cameron: Sometimes it takes a village to bring down a lying snake. Trina and Joss can help us.

Spencer: No offense, but your girlfriend’s a hothead. She can’t stand Esme.

Cameron: Neither can anyone else.

Spencer: Okay, but my point is that if Esme pushes the right buttons, Joss is gonna come out swinging and blow everything up. Look, I know I can do this. I just need more time.

Cameron: We don’t have time. Okay? With each passing day, Trina’s trial date comes closer, and without another suspect, the worse it’ll look for her.

Spencer: Hey, no one wants to help Trina more than me.

Cameron: There’s got to be a loose end out there. Somewhere there’s physical evidence linking Esme to the crime and incriminates her. You just have to find it.

Spencer: When? Esme and I are always together.

Cameron: I don’t see her now.

Spencer: She went to a yoga class. Trust that in about an hour she’s gonna walk through that door just in time for me to finish my shift.

Cameron: Well, then go. I will stall Esme.

Curtis: It’s true — Marshall suddenly appearing into my life, it, um, raised a lot of feelings.

TJ: And I can understand that. But going against his wishes and investigating his past, that didn’t only affect you.

Curtis: T, I had to investigate. I had to know if he was bringing danger to you, to Aunt Stella, to Portia, to all the people I love.

TJ: So you actively investigate until you find something?

Curtis: I had to know.

TJ: Okay. And now that you do know… what did it cost you? Was it worth it? Because it wasn’t worth it to me. I was just getting to know my grandfather, and he left town without saying a word to me.

Curtis: Well, goodbyes aren’t his strong suit.

TJ: Marshall had his faults, but he was making an effort. He was making an effort with you. He was making an effort with me… Epiphany, Stella, even Portia and Trina.

Curtis: I know.

TJ: So I, for one, I’m gonna miss him.

Curtis: I know.

TJ: And I know you didn’t talk to me about it, but did you consult with Stella before investigating his past?

Curtis: Aunt Stella found out that I was digging into Marshall’s past, and she asked me to leave it alone.

TJ: Uncle, I wish you would have listened to stella because now we have all lost our contact with him.

Curtis: But, T, you don’t get it. This was Marshall’s choice.

TJ: No, no. You made a unilateral decision to protect us without our buy-in. That is your choice, and now we just — we just have to live with it.

Terry: Tell me about your job at the gym.

Chet: Well, it’s not saving lives like you are, but it’s pretty cool watching people come in and work on themselves, getting stronger, surpassing expectations.

Terry: Must be so gratifying helping people achieve their personal goal.

Chet: It is.

Terry: [ Chuckles ]

Chet: It’s also a constant reminder for me to keep setting my own.

Terry: What’s your biggest goal?

Chet: Right now, it’s impressing you. How am I doing?

Amy: Who is dr. Randolph to dictate whether I can get a manicure or not?

Ava: It does seem like a bit of an overreach.

Amy: Or how to store patient files?

Nina: Well, that part seems to be in her purview.

Amy: I’m sick of it. She’s singling me out. I deserve respect, too.

Nina: Yes! Well, how would Man Landers advise?

Amy: [ Laughing ] Oh, my god. I haven’t given professional advice in years.

Nina: No, but, Amy, you still have the insight, wisdom, and wit. Come on. What would Man Landers advise two women who were having friction at work?

Amy: I’d start by telling the innocent woman to get a drink. The stronger, the better. [ Chuckles ]

Ava: Nice try. But at least the woman she’s at odds with is at work. I wonder what Man Landers would advise when the conflict is at home.

Nina: Uh-oh. I have a feeling you’re speaking about yourself. What other woman do you have friction with?

Ava: Oh, she’s not a woman. No, no, no. This is a treacherous teenaged she-devil.

Rory: My saying that you’ll beat those charges doesn’t undermine my objectivity as an officer of the law.

Trina: Of course not, Officer Cabrera.

Rory: I thought I told you you could call me Rory.

Trina: I thought that was only if I called you.

Rory: [ Chuckles ] I gotta run.

Josslyn: Leaving so soon?

Rory: Yeah. I’ll see you around.

Josslyn: Hm.

Trina: Oh, my God. Could you be more obvious?

Josslyn: I was just speeding things along. It’s pretty clear that you guys are into each other.

Trina: The guy’s a cop, Joss. He’s friendly. But that’s as far as it goes.

Josslyn: Maybe I can ask Dante if he’s single.

Trina: Don’t you dare.

Josslyn: Why not? Trina, there are worse people to crush on.

Trina: Like Spencer? Are you trying to hook me up with Rory to keep me away from Spencer?

Josslyn: “Rory,” huh? Look, I just want you to be with somebody who’s worthy of you, one who isn’t needy and selfish and entitled, one who is unattached and can reciprocate your feelings.

Trina: You don’t have to worry. I kicked Spencer and Esme out of the gallery just the other night.

Josslyn: What? Why were they even there?

Trina: Spencer was there to work on his restitution. And, of course, Esme followed him like a creepy, jealous parasite.

Valentin: Why are you asking about the day Nina gave birth?

Carly: Because it occurs to me that Phyllis may have a soft spot for Nina because she feels guilty about the role she played in giving Nina’s baby away.

Valentin: And you think guilt is the only thing that motivates loyalty?

Carly: It’s the way Nina motivated Harmony to talk to Michael and Willow about visitation with Wiley.

Valentin: And why did Harmony feel guilty where Nina was concerned?

Carly: Harmony felt guilty about many things. It makes sense that she would try to redeem herself any way she could.

Valentin: And why does Sonny feel guilty?

Carly: You got me there. Sonny spent months lying to me, so I have no idea why he’s so fascinated with Nina. Maybe it’s Stockholm Syndrome.

Esme: Hi! Cameron! Is, uh, Spence around?

Cameron: Uh, no. Actually, he, um… our supplier forgot to get enough milk this morning, so I sent him on a grocery run.

Esme: Do you think it’ll be long? There’s something I can’t wait to tell him.

Cameron: I mean, it’ll take as long as it takes, but would you like to order something in the meantime while you wait?

Esme: No. Thanks. Um, just tell him I came by and I’ll see him at home, okay?

Cameron: Oh! You know… hold up just a minute.

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

Spencer: [ Exhales sharply ] Of course, it won’t be that easy.

Josslyn: Well, maybe officer handsome can help us.

Trina: I think you know he can’t.

Josslyn: Why? Because he’s all about truth and justice? Right? Well, Esme is all about lying and criminal behavior. And he has resources.

Trina: Okay, I’m going to stop you right there. It’s not fair to put Rory in that position.

Rory: Good night, ladies.

Trina: I’m not going to ask him to help. Esme has ruined enough lives as it is.

Joss: Okay, well, I don’t really feel like doing yoga anymore. So do you want to go get a milkshake?

Trina: Yeah. Sure. Let’s get out of here.

Josslyn: I need something to take my mind off of everything that’s happened. I mean, Trina, you’ve been arrested, Cam and I are on shaky ground, and this sex tape is gonna follow us around forever. I mean, what if future employers do an internet search on me and that pops up?

Trina: Wha– I thought that hacker guy took it off.

Josslyn: Yeah, but you never know.

Trina: I know what we’re up against. I just don’t know what to do about it except… learn to live with it.

Josslyn: No. That is the last thing that we should do. Esme set us both up. She violated my privacy and she stole a very intimate moment of mine and framed you for it. Esme brought this fight to us, and now we’re gonna take it to her.

Trina: How?

Josslyn: She made a mistake. I don’t know what or when, but there has to be evidence out there that proves that she’s guilty, and we’re gonna find it. And when we do, Esme prince is going to prison where she belongs.

Cameron: Look, I think that we need to clear the air.

Esme: [ Sighs ] I don’t want to do this. I know that you and Joss believe I’m a terrible person.

Cameron: And I know I said things… but you need to understand. Trina is Josslyn’s best friend, and Joss is my girlfriend.

Esme: I get it. You’ll always have Joss’ back, even when she’s wrong. And I just wish I had a boyfriend who was as loyal as you are.

Cameron: W-what are you talking about? You’re all Spencer thinks about.

Esme: Then why did he waffle on my innocence even after Trina made those crazy accusations that aren’t even true?

Cameron: This whole situation is complicated, a-and Spencer’s been all over the place. I mean, he even went as far to accuse me, Trina, and Joss being in on it all together. That’s why we got into that fight.

Esme: Really? Spence accused all of you? I-I mean, it’s absolute rubbish. I know that you and Joss would never.

Cameron: Look, the point is that Spencer’s got your back. Don’t turn away from him now. Don’t sweat it. Alright? This will all work out for the best.

Esme: You really believe that.

Cameron: I’m counting on it. For both my sake and Joss’.

Esme: Thanks. I just — I feel so alone. I mean, Spence’s father’s done his best to be a good host, but… I miss having friends. Like you, Cam. I always felt you kept an open mind about me. I’m sorry we got off track.

Cameron: It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about you. I will always treat you in the way that you deserve, Esme.

Terry: Well, you’re no Tanner.

Chet: Oh, yeah.

Terry: [ Laughs ]

Chet: That mystic phony bragging about “vibrating at a higher frequency” when he was really…

Terry: Just a broke, misogynistic blowhard.

Chet: Well, at least he set the bar low. It shouldn’t be too hard to surpass him.

Terry: I’ll give you my review on our second date. That is, if you’re gonna…

Chet: My answer is an unequivocal yes to a second date.

Terry: Thanks for the save. This has been so much fun, it almost made me forget my morning.

Chet: Hard day at work?

Terry: I’ve had worse. Just a dustup with a colleague. I do not want to get into personal pettiness at G.H.

Chet: I thought you worked at Mercy?

Terry: I’ve been consulting at Mercy, but I’m on staff at G.H.

Chet: Oh, really? My sister works at G.H.

Terry: Small world!

Chet: Yeah, maybe you know her.

Nina: Don’t tell me Esme is acting inappropriately.

Ava: When is she ever appropriate? She’s ingratiating herself with Nikolas. Nikolas is so desperate to seem like a hero in Spencer’s eyes that he’s — he’s blind to her manipulations. And I tell you what. It’s taking a toll.

Nina: Ohh. And — and Nikolas doesn’t recognize how unhappy you are?

Ava: He does. He knows now, now that I’ve canceled our vow-renewal ceremony.

Nina: Oh. I’m sorry, Ava.

Ava: Ehh. Just never have a stepson. Although, you know, if — if you were to ever marry Sonny, you’d have two stepsons and you’d have three stepdaughters. And I would love that. Can you just picture Carly having to pick up donna from you?

Nina: I think we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves.

Ava: Maybe you should. I mean, it’s possible, right? And you’re going pretty hard on Michael and Willow. Someday they could be family, too.

Nina: I don’t care. I’m coming at Michael and Willow with everything I got.

Curtis: So, I thought Marshall was, uh — I thought he was on the run from a dangerous criminal element.

TJ: So then he wasn’t?

Curtis: No. He never ran afoul of the mob. And he was never in witness protection.

TJ: Alright. So t-then what happened?

Curtis: He was arrested in a protest that got out of control. And instead of being sentenced to prison, the judge remanded him to a mental facility.

TJ: How long was he there? What’s his diagnosis?

Curtis: The records I had access to didn’t say. And, you know, Marshall wasn’t about to tell me.

TJ: There is a lot of stigma attached to mental illness, and for a man Marshall’s age, it’s even worse. Uncle, it’s no surprise he took off. He feels you violated his privacy.

Curtis: Hey. I’m not gonna apologize for trying to protect us.

TJ: And I am not asking you to apologize. I respect your choice. I just hope that you will respect mine.

Curtis: Which is?

TJ: I’m not ready to give up on Marshall. I intend to find him and bring him back.

Chet: I know G.H. Has tons of people, but you might know her.

Terry: A name would help. And while we’re at it, I suppose we should get around to our last names. I’m dr. Terry Randolph.

Chet: Yeah, we covered a lot of ground but skipped the basics. Dr. Randolph, I’m Chet Driscoll.

Terry: Driscoll. And your sister is…

Chet: Same last name. Amy Driscoll. Do you know her?

Julie: Amy.

Amy: Hi, Julie. Small world.

Julie: I just saw your brother in the metro court gardens.

Amy: That doesn’t sound like Chet. What was he doing there?

Julie: Meeting our boss for drinks.

Amy: Our boss?

Julie: Dr. Randolph. They seemed to be having a great time.

Amy: [ Softly ] No.

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

Spencer: This season. Last season. This season. Three seasons ago. Very unlike you, Esme. What do we have here?

Esme: It means so much that you wouldn’t turn your back on me. Thank you for being so kind. I’m just so glad you’re your own man.

Josslyn: No. He’s my man. And you have about five seconds to get your tentacles off of him.

Ava: If you go after Carly’s son, she will rip your throat out.

Nina: Well, he’s still walking around, isn’t he? He’s still alive. She let my daughter fall to her death. She could have saved her. She’s not gonna take away my grandson, too. I didn’t want this fight, Ava. But now that I’m in it, I’m gonna come out guns blazing. And Carly better hope to God that she’s not in the line of fire.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Josslyn (to Cameron): Why would you hurt Trina that way?

Ava (to Trina): Gode her into making a mistake.

Spencer: What else are you hiding?

Willow: Do you think any of that story is true?

Michael: It’s not that simple.

Carly (to Nina): If you’re wondering if I talk to Sonny. The answer’s yes.

Drew (to Ned): How can I help?

Ned (to Drew): Call it off.

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Sonny: Yeah, I got your latest report on the West Coast competition. Looks great, Brick.

[ Knock on door ]

Sonny: Yeah. Come in!

Frank: Boss, there’s someone here to see you.

Sonny: Alright, listen, something just came up. I’ll get that report to you.

[ Cellphone clatters ]

Sonny: Wow, you don’t waste any time, do you? I just saw you this morning.

Dex: You said to come by your office — you might have more work for me, so why wait?

Sonny: Frank, can you wait outside?

Frank: Yes, sir.

Dex: I brought my résumé.

[ Door closes ]

[ Paper ripping ]

Brando: Where’s TJ? They should have the C results by now.

Sasha: Maybe he got caught up with another patient. I’m sure the CT will be fine. All I have is a headache and some jangled nerves. We shouldn’t even have bothered him.

Brando: You had a major shock last night. I’m tracking TJ down.

TJ: Sorry for the wait. There was a backup in radiology.

Sasha: Will I live?

TJ: Your CT looked fine, but do you want me to give you something for the headaches?

Sasha: The photographer. I can’t shake him! [ Sighs ]

Gladys: He wants this.

Sasha: You stole his memory card?

Gladys: That rat deserved it after taking all those pictures of you just to make a fast buck.

Valentin: Can I be of some assistance?

Curtis: Jordan. Are you okay?

Jordan: Fine. Passed my latest checkup with flying colors.

Curtis: That’s good. What’s with the concerned expression?

Jordan: I’m following up with the M.E. About the Harmony Miller case. What about you?

Curtis: Um, I was hoping to speak with TJ, but he’s been working these 24-hour shifts. It’s kind of hard to get a hold of him.

Jordan: One thing you can say about my son, he’s no slacker.

Curtis: No, he isn’t.

Jordan: So what do you want to talk to TJ about? Sorry. None of my business. I guess old habits die hard.

Salon worker: May I help you?

Nina: Um, no, thank you. I think I see the person that I’m looking for. Thank you so much.

Scott: Oh!

Nina: Ohh!

Scott: [ Exhales sharply ]

Nina: Sorry, here you go. Can I just have a second?

Nail Tech: Yeah.

Nina: Thank you so much.

Scott: Um, Nina. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Uh, if you’re looking for a manicure, Veronica, she’s your girl. But if you’re looking for your attorney, he’s busy!

Nina: Too bad, Scott. Listen, I need your full and complete attention, and I need it now.

Willow: It’s not true.

Dante: I’m sorry, Willow, but the evidence we have that says you are not Harmony’s biological daughter was taken from Dr. Byrne’s notes — what’s left of them, anyway.

Michael: “What’s left”?

Carly: Harmony burned most of them. I found a remaining sheet of notes and a file folder that Harmony missed.

Dante: So what we have are partial records of Dr. Byrne’s therapy sessions with Harmony.

Michael: If it’s only a partial record, then maybe you misunderstood Dr. Byrne’s notes.

Carly: Harmony told me. She said that you weren’t her biological daughter.

Michael: I mean… that might explain why your mom attacked my mom and Alexis, so no one else would know the truth.

Dante: Sorry, Willow. I know you’ve got questions. And you know what? The PCPD will do our best to make sure you get answers.

Michael: Willow?

Willow: It’s a lie.

Sonny: I don’t rely on résumés. Chet already said all kinds of nice things about you, and I know you can handle yourself by the way you dealt with those fighters that were supposed to be sparring, but they ended up fighting.

Dex: Does that mean I have a job?

Sonny: I’ve got to get to know you better before I decide whether you’re the right fit for one of my businesses.

Dex: Coffee. Import/export.

Sonny: The most important thing is trust, especially in my business. I’ve got to know if I can trust you. If that’s a problem, we stop right now.

TJ: Tell you what — I’ll write down an over-the-counter, non-habit-forming medication. That should take care of the headaches.

Sasha: Thanks.

TJ: And if the headaches persist, we can talk about something stronger, okay?

[ Door opens ]

Gladys: Valentin. It’s been a while.

Valentin: It has. I was on my way out and saw you sitting here, having a heck of a time with that memory card.

Gladys: Hey, whoa. Whoa, whoa.

Valentin: Allow me. Want me to open these files?

Gladys: No, no. I can handle it from here.

Valentin: What have we here? It’s the face of Deception.

Jordan: If I run into TJ, I’ll tell him you’re looking for him.

Curtis: Jordan, wait. It is about Marshall.

Jordan: What about him?

Curtis: TJ likes the guy. Says he wants to get to know his grandfather.

Jordan: TJ has a big heart and is very forgiving. Marshall’s absence for all these years hasn’t hurt him like it has you.

Curtis: I know, but still, there are some things that TJ is entitled to know.

Jordan: Such as?

Curtis: Such as who and what Marshall really is.

Scott: Oh, for crying out loud, Nina. Come on, get lost.

Nina: No, I’m not gonna get lost, Scott. You’re supposed to be preparing to fight for my right to be part of my grandson’s life, not getting a manicure.

Scott: Well, now, judges like well-manicured lawyers — not to mention your Aunt Liesl. She likes when my nails are clipped and polished and ready for action.

Nina: The state of your cuticles is not a high priority right now, Scott, since I got the advanced copy of the five-part series The Invader is going to run on me soon.

Scott: Yeah, I got it, too.

Nina: You got it?

Scott: Yes.

Nina: And so why are you so calm? They’re out to sabotage me even before I step foot in a courtroom.

Scott: Who’s “they”?

Nina: Michael and Willow. Who else?

Michael: This is a lot to process, okay? Dante could come back later —

Willow: Neil Byrne lost his medical license. He had a drug problem. Who’s to say he didn’t make up lies about my mother, create his own fantasy, blaming her for some imaginary adoption? The man was obviously delusional.

Dante: Okay, Willow, as I said earlier, the PCPD is not going to accept anything without further proof. But you have to ask yourself, why else would Harmony kill her psychiatrist and his brother if not to keep her secret protected?

Willow: I don’t know. But you want to know what I do know? My mother loved me. Maybe she wasn’t always the best mom, but whatever her crimes, she loved me as only a mother can love her child, especially now, before she…

Michael: No, no. [ Sighs ] My mom said that Harmony admitted the truth to her. She wouldn’t lie.

Carly: She said it to me again — well, to Alexis and me — on Rana Point. That’s why she attacked us. She was so desperate to keep her secret, and when it started coming out, she just lost it.

Michael: Maybe that’s what drove Harmony into the middle of the road without looking. She was focused on finding you, to tell you what she did and to seek forgiveness.

Willow: That’s what you were talking about in the chapel.

Carly: Yeah. I knew it would be a shock. I just wanted to give you a little time. That’s why I didn’t want to tell you last night. I didn’t tell Michael either.

Willow: I didn’t lose my mother last night. She was never mine in the first place.

Dex: Chet warned me you might tear up the résumé. He said you play by your own rules.

Sonny: But you brought the résumé anyway.

Dex: I’d rather be over-prepared than show up lacking.

Sonny: I like your philosophy. If — and that’s a big if — I have room for you in one of my businesses, then I need to know that you’re going to be able to take orders and follow them. No going rogue, and never think that you know better than me. Are we clear?

Dex: Crystal. I just need a chance to prove myself.

Sonny: What do you think we’re doing? I know you’re tough. You already proved that to me this morning. But being tough can only get you so far. Smart is the better way.

Brando: Everything okay?

TJ: Sasha’s CT didn’t indicate any serious injury, but there’s no reason for her to live with residual pain. So I recommended a painkiller.

Brando: Yeah, I noticed the script.

Sasha: It’s over the counter and non-habit-forming.

Brando: [ Scoffs ] Okay. Thanks for your help.

TJ: Any time.

Sasha: Now, if you two don’t mind, I would love to freshen up before I get back to work as the Face of Deception.

TJ: Of course.

Sasha: Thanks, Dr. Ashford.

TJ: Yeah.

Brando: Pick you up later?

Sasha: Yeah, of course. Yeah. [ Exhales deeply ]

[ Door closes ]

Sasha: What the hell are you doing here?

Felty: I saw your husband and doctor leaving. I thought I should check up on you. Missing something? I know just how you feel.

Valentin: I didn’t think that Sasha was capable of taking a bad picture.

Gladys: [ Sighs ] It’s not Sasha. It’s the creepy paparazzo who wouldn’t leave her alone.

Valentin: And how did you get your hands on his photos?

Gladys: How do you think?

Valentin: These were taken last night, I assume before Harmony Miller was run down.

Gladys: It was an accident.

Valentin: Well, you know that and I know that, but in the wrong hands, these photos tell a decidedly different story. Look.

Jordan: I thought you made peace with Marshall’s past.

Curtis: Easier said than done. After you refused to dig up my father’s sealed arrest records —

Jordan: I gave you my reasons why I wouldn’t help you with that.

Curtis: And I understood. Look, I wasn’t happy about it, but then I realized that I was putting you in an impossible situation.

Jordan: You found someone else to help you.

Curtis: Certain information came my way.

Jordan: What kind?

Curtis: The kind that you wouldn’t release to me.

Jordan: And how exactly did you manage that when I said no?

Scott: Your case is going to be decided in court, not on the pages of The Invader, so I suggest that you just chill out and get yourself a manicure.

Nina: The byline belongs to this guy, Grant Smoltz, and he’s half reporter, half pit bull, and, Scott, he’s painting me as this vengeful, homewrecking vixen out to get Wiley’s other grandmother, saint Carly.

Scott: Well, there’s nothing I can do about Smoltz and his slander, because everything that was said, is, you know, public record.

Nina: No. You don’t think that the judge is going to read that article and deny my petition for visitation? Do you really think that? I mean, out of the two grandmothers, who do you think the judge is going to have more sympathy for?

Scott: Well, you know what? There are two grandmothers involved in this, and one of them just died. So, Harmony Miller, compared to you — I mean, you’re like Mother Teresa.

Nina: So what are you thinking?

Scott: Harmony Miller is a suspect in two murders. She assaulted Carly and Alexis, and she’s dead. So I’m sure that Willow is all over the map right now and so is Michael.

Nina: And?

Scott: Well, we go to their barracuda lawyer and we say it behooves them to just drop this whole invader thing. Otherwise, we go to court and let the judge decide whose behavior is better, yours or a double murderer’s.

Diane: Nice try, counselor. But on behalf of my clients, the answer is, we will see you in court.

Willow: It makes A… scary kind of sense… and explains so much. Harmony isn’t my biological mother. Is that why she couldn’t find my birth certificate, why there was no official record of its existence?

Dante: Well, according to Alexis, that birth certificate never did exist. What Harmony gave you was forged.

Willow: Forged?

Carly: When you were a baby, Harmony took you from somebody else and claimed you as her own.

Willow: So I was kidnapped? Oh, my god. What else don’t I know?

Michael: Look, let’s take a break.

Willow: No, no! We cannot stop now. Everything I ever thought about my childhood is a lie. I have to know the truth.

Dex: I never went to college, Mr. Corinthos, but I served two tours. I have combat experience. I can handle myself under pressure when everything’s on the line.

Sonny: I appreciate the ability to handle trouble, but I don’t want my employees looking for trouble.

Dex: I kept my nose clean at the gym. I only mixed it up when I had to.

Sonny: Chet told me that, yeah.

Dex: If you keep your cool, you don’t have to mix it up. But if there’s no choice, I act quickly and make sure I’m the last man standing.

Sonny: I like your attitude, but attitude can only get you so far. Sooner or later, you’re gonna have to back it up.

Sasha: Get out.

Felty: What are you gonna do, scream for help? Or scream for one of those little pills you were about to swallow before I took your picture?

Sasha: Those pills are for migraines, like the one you gave me when you refused to leave me alone.

Felty: Those capsules are distinctive, and they’re not for migraines. They’re not pillow mints, either.

Sasha: You know what, if you hadn’t chased after me, I wouldn’t —

Felty: You wouldn’t have turned Harmony Miller into roadkill?

Sasha: [ Gasps ] You are disgusting! I hadn’t taken anything.

Felty: Only because I surprised you.

Sasha: [ Scoffs ]

Felty: Okay, listen, beauty. Far be it from me to spoil the Face of Deception. I just want my memory card. Those pictures are my bread and butter.

Sasha: Mine too.

Felty: Well, then, I’ll delete the ones I have of you and the spilled pills. I’ll even forget I ever saw them.

Sasha: [ Laughing ] Okay. I’m supposed to believe you?

Felty: Mm-hmm. Believe this. I have connections. I can get you what you need.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Felty: I just sent you my number. Give me a call, sooner rather than later. It’ll be our little secret.

Gladys: My daughter-in-law is grieving the loss of her baby. The doctor prescribed medication to help her cope.

Valentin: Well, I’m sympathetic. The loss of her child was tragic. Um… but she does have a public history of drug abuse, which was covered on “Good Morning America,” no less. So her with medication would raise red flags. She’s my business partner. She’s the ace of the company, and she’s the brand ambassador, so she represents a huge part of my investment.

Gladys: I couldn’t trust Sasha more if she was my own flesh and blood daughter. Now, if you’ll excuse me.

Jordan: How did you get your hands on your father’s sealed arrest records? You know what? Never mind. I don’t want to force you to tell the truth or compel you to lie. Both are bad.

Curtis: Very interesting. You seem to care more about how I found out about Marshall’s past, but not what I found out.

Jordan: Damn it, Curtis. I care about you.

Nina: Diane, if you would just listen —

Scott: Alright, Nina, Nina, Nina. Quiet, quiet, quiet. Diane, we know that your BFF’s roommate just died under very mysterious circumstances.

Diane: I think you’re talking about Alexis’s houseguest, not roommate, Harmony Miller.

Scott: AKA Willow Tate’s mommy. Now, if they want to really play hardball, we’ll make sure that the judge knows that one of the grandmas is a murderer.

Diane: You knock yourself out, counselor, because you see, Harmony Miller was not biologically related to Wiley, therefore had no standing. Therefore, it’s a nonstarter. I’m actually a little surprised at how fuzzy you are as counselor for the petitioner on this particular legal question at issue. You see, the only reason why your client has any standing to bring a petition at all is because she’s the biological grandmother. And the biological mother, convicted murderer and kidnapper Nelle Benson, is dead. It’s a technicality. It’s a loophole. But my clients are well within their rights to argue against visitation. And if you [Chuckles] care about that little boy the way you say you do, you will drop this claim before the invader article goes national.

Willow: You were with my mother just before she died. Did she tell you why she lied about me being her child?

Harmony: You need to protect her. Nina’s love will smother her. Please, Carly.

[ Monitor alarm beeping ]

Harmony: Please.

Carly: We’ll take care of her. I promise you, Willow will be okay. I promise you that.

Carly: Willow…

Willow: Carly, please. My whole life suddenly just became one big question mark. Did my mom — did Harmony tell you anything?

Dex: I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t ready to prove that you can trust me.

Sonny: Your service is impressive. And I saw what you can do at the gym. But there are other factors that I need to consider.

Dex: If you hire me, you’ll see what I bring.

[ Knock on door ]

Brando: Oh, you’re in a meeting. I’ll wait outside.

Sonny: No, the meeting’s over. Brando, Dex. Dex, Brando. Dex is gonna be at the bar. He’s going to have an espresso. He’s gonna wait.

Dex: Thank you, Mr. Corinthos. I appreciate your time.

Sonny: Close the door.

[ Door closes ]

Sonny: So, what? I heard about the accident. What — how’s Sasha?

Brando: Physically, she’s fine. Emotionally, you know… I mean, she just — she just began to deal with losing Liam, and then — then this happened, man.

Sonny: Must be tough. But you’re helping her cope, right?

Brando: I’m trying. I’m trying. Sasha thinks she needs to be strong for me, but I can’t seem to get through her defenses. That’s why I’m here. I’m hoping — I’m hoping you know what to do.

Sasha: When I said I wanted to meet, I thought it would be at the office. It’s a little early for happy hour. We’re still on the clock. [ Sighs ] You still have it.

Gladys: I was thinking of flushing it down the toilet.

Sasha: Do you even realize, if you would have taken one of these and they’d found it in your system? No. You have been given a second chance. Don’t…blow it.

Sasha: Don’t.

Gladys: Why not?

Sasha: Because the jerk wants it back.

Gladys: [ Scoffs ] I’ll just bet he does. Give me one good reason to say yes.

Jordan: I care about you. But it’s not like I still have feelings for you in that way, like I did when we were married. [ Sighs ] I mean, I do love you, but — [ Sighs ] Feel free to help me out of this hole I’m digging here.

Curtis: I get it. You don’t want me to get so caught up in Marshall’s past that I cross the line.

Jordan: If that happened, I wouldn’t be able to look the other way.

Curtis: I wouldn’t ask you to.

Jordan: As long as we’re clear.

Curtis: We’re clear.

Jordan: Alright, then. Was it worth whatever price you paid to find out what you wanted to know about Marshall?

TJ: Marshall? What about him?

Nina: Diane, I’m only doing this because I care about Wiley. I am not going to allow Wiley’s parents to deprive him of someone who really loves him and who he loves — especially now, because Harmony’s gone.

Scott: Yeah, so let me put it to you simply, okay? If you go ahead with Smoltz’s hatchet job, it is open season on Harmony.

Diane: And make Willow yet another innocent victim of Harmony? Please, by all means, be my guest.

Nina: Oh, Willow Tate is hardly an innocent victim. She refuses to stand up to Michael over and over again. She cut me out of Wiley’s life without batting an eyelash.

Diane: Perhaps your attorney has neglected to tell you this — big surprise — but Michael and Willow are Wiley’s parents, and it is their legal obligation, not to mention their moral and sacred duty, to do what they feel is in the best interest of that child while you, Ms. Reeves, have a documented and provable history of emotional and mental instability. If you would like to avoid further embarrassment, further public humiliation, withdraw that claim.

Nina: Diane, let me make this perfectly clear. If Willow and Michael insist on dragging me through the mud, I’ll return the favor and drag them right along with me.

Willow: There’s something my mother told you before she died, something I should know.

Carly: Willow, I think Dante’s right. There’s a lot of questions that need to be answered.

Dante: First off, I’d like you to take a DNA test. That way, we can rule out any blood relation between you and Harmony.

Michael: That makes sense, but Willow’s already been through the wringer. Can’t that wait for a little bit?

Dante: Well, it can, Michael, but look, if you want answers to these questions, which it seems like you really do, the sooner you take this test, the better.

Willow: Michael’s right. I, um… I need time to digest everything I’ve learned.

Dante: Okay. I guess I’ll check back in tomorrow. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Carly: I’m going to take off, too. Yeah. Hey.

Michael You gonna be okay?

Carly: Yeah. Yeah. Been a crazy day. Stay strong for Willow.

Michael: Yeah.

Carly: Yeah. You know what? The answers will come when you’re ready. I told Harmony that I would protect you, and I will.

Willow: Protect me from what?

Dex: I recognize Brando from the gym. He’s Mr. Corinthos’… nephew?

Frank: Cousin.

Dex: Mr. Corinthos is famous for his coffee and his loyalty. You’ve got to admire both.

Brando: I’m sorry for imposing. You have enough troubles without my adding to them.

Sonny: No, listen, you can always come to me. Lesson number one — when you’re family, your troubles are my troubles.

Brando: And vice versa.

Sonny: Absolutely.

Brando: What’s lesson number two?

Sonny: If you love someone, don’t wait for them to come to you. Sasha’s in pain. Let her know that you’re not scared, that you’re not looking for a way out.

Brando: I’m there for the good and the bad, just like I said in my marriage vows.

Sonny: Absolutely. Putting her first, you cannot go wrong. I know she’s going to say to you, “Look, I’m okay.” And you got to trust that, you got to respect her. But… if there are any warning signs, do not ignore that.

Brando: I’ll make sure that she knows, if she falls, I will catch her.

Sonny: You do that, you can’t go wrong.

Sasha: The memory card has all the photographer’s photos, not only mine. If we give it back, then maybe he’ll leave us alone.

Gladys: As long as I have this little card in my hand, we’re in the driver’s seat. Oh, pardon the expression.

Sasha: [ Sighs ]

Gladys: You make my son happy, and what makes Brando happy makes me happy. So if there’s something else, something interfering with Brando’s happiness, I will protect you. Which means you can trust me with anything.

Jordan: Hi, my busy doctor son. Mm. As much as I’d love to stay and chat, your uncle has something he wants to talk to you about. When was the last time you slept?

TJ: [ Sighs ]

Jordan: You look tired, baby.

TJ: I was all set to go home, Dr. Westbourne okayed it, and then we got slammed, so I stayed.

Jordan: I admire your dedication. But don’t forget to take care of yourself.

TJ: I know. Dr. Westbourne literally just said the same thing, and Molly’s on board.

Jordan: Okay, well, I need to get back to my own job. I love you, baby.

TJ: I love you. It’s good to see you.

Jordan: Good to see you.

TJ: So, you were saying about Marshall?

Curtis: I ran into your mom by accident, but I wanted to talk to you about your grandfather.

TJ: You saved me a trip. There’s something I want to show you.

[ Elevator bell dings ]

Dante: Oh, hey, Jordan. Uh, I just came from seeing Willow Tate.

Jordan: And?

Dante: I tried to break the news to her gently.

Jordan: Did she agree to give you a DNA sample to confirm she’s not Harmony Miller’s biological daughter?

Dante: No. I got some pushback from Michael.

Jordan: I don’t blame them. Willow needs time to grieve. Give her a night to process, see if she and Michael are more open to it tomorrow. In the meantime, I have a more pressing job for you.

Dante: What’s more pressing than proving that Harmony wasn’t Willow’s birth mother?

Jordan: Finding out who was.

Scott: I’m sure it’s not going to come down to mutually assured destruction. Will it, Diane?

Diane: If Nina wants a fight to the bitter end, so be it.

Scott: Hmm.

Diane: I’m going to find a new nail salon.

Nina: Diane, just wait one second. Wiley, he needs all of his family, right? Now more than ever. And I understand that Willow’s whole world has shattered, I do. But don’t punish that little boy because of Willow’s pain.

Diane: Nina, you seem to think that depriving Wiley of your presence would be a punishment. Court may not agree with you.

Scott: Ahh. Don’t let her get to you.

Nina: You’re right. She is a barracuda. But whatever Michael is paying her to drive me out of Wiley’s life, it’s just a waste of his money.

Scott: Okay, so it sounds to me it’s all-out war.

Nina: It’s war. It is.

Scott: Okay. Alright, good. Then you’ve changed your mind.

Nina: About what?

Scott: Sonny. You’ve got to let me put him up on the stand.

Michael: Sounds like Harmony wanted my mom to protect you from the truth about all the lines that she crossed.

Willow: Harmony was probably delirious. Most end-of-life patients are. She couldn’t prevent the truth from coming out. But now that I know she wasn’t my birth mother…

Wiley: Mommy!

Melanie: Someone missed his mommy.

Willow: Not half as much as his mommy missed him.

Valentin: I was hoping that Drew Cain would wait a little longer to take an interest in ELQ. Your girlfriend has promised to vote to support me as CEO, but her vote only counts as a tiebreak, so I am afraid that my days are numbered.

Carly: Bad news?

Valentin: Oh, it’s just business. It’s nothing life-threatening.

Carly: Hmm.

Valentin: I heard about Harmony Miller’s incident. Glad you weren’t harmed.

Carly: Thank you.

Valentin: I imagine Willow Tate is pretty badly shaken.

Carly: Now, why would you care about that?

Valentin: Well, Willow was my daughter’s third grade teacher, and after a rocky start, she was actually pretty good for her.

Carly: That doesn’t surprise me. Willow’s a wonderful person.

Valentin: Yeah, who is now grieving her mother and facing a prolonged court battle with Nina. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Carly: And Nina got to you.

Valentin: Imagine if we could get our priorities straight, Carly. And you could lead the way by making peace with Nina.

Brando: You learn anything more about that attempted robbery at Charlie’s?

Sonny: That’s not your concern. You take care of Sasha. I’ll take care of everything else.

Sasha: Thanks for looking out for me, Gladys. But, um, don’t you think that returning the memory card would be a gesture of good faith? You know, maybe one day, he’ll return the favor. I’ve got to get back to work. So should you.

After I finish my drink.

Curtis; Hey, that’s —

TJ: Marshall’s. I know. This is also from him.

Curtis: [ Sighs ] “I wanted to leave you a gift, but all I have to offer is this gift of music. Like you said about surgery, it’s part of one great, unfinished symphony. Your loving grandfather.”

TJ: Do you know what he means?

Curtis: It means your grandfather left town because of me.

Dante: To find Willow’s birth mother, I need to start with Harmony Miller.

Jordan: Dig up anything you can find on Harmony’s background before she came to Port Charles. Somewhere out there, a mother is missing her daughter.

Nina: No, nothing has changed. Just leave Sonny out of it. But Michael — Michael is fair game.

Scott: Only Michael?

Nina: No. And Willow. Willow also. Because she has the keys to unlocking the door that’s blocking my access to my grandson. What is — what is that saying? When someone looks like they’re too good to be true —

Scott: They’re usually not.

Nina: There must be something about Willow Tate that we can uncover, Scott. And I want you to keep digging until you find it.

Carly: So, what is it about Nina that makes otherwise rational men come to her defense?

Valentin: When does the hurting stop? When do we stop attacking one another and get on with our lives?

Carly: You should ask Nina that question. She kept Sonny from his family for nine months, and then she slept with him. Now she’s petitioning the court to allow her to visit my grandson.

Valentin: Well, he’s her grandson, as well. And from her perspective, you cost her a daughter, so… why don’t we just end this?

Wiley: Why are you crying, mommy? Do you have a boo-boo?

Willow: No, no. They’re — they’re happy tears, sweetie, because I am sitting here with you and Daddy, the two most important men in my life.

Michael: Hey, bud. I think that Annabel II really, really misses you. So why don’t you go back to the house with Melanie, and your Mommy and I will meet you and Annabel there very soon, okay?

Wiley: Promise?

Michael: Promise.

Wiley: Okay.

[ Door closes ]

Willow: Wiley’s lucky. He’s young. Barely knew his grandma Harmony. Whatever pain he might feel about never seeing her again will heal.

Michael: And, um… and yours?

Willow: I don’t know. [ Sniffles ] I just keep asking myself the same question — if Harmony isn’t my birth mother… who is?

On the next “General Hospital” —

TJ (to Curtis): Was it worth losing the one chance you had with your father?

Cameron (to Spencer): I need to know that the hell that I’ve been catching is worth it.

Nina (to Ava): This time it’ll be on my orders.

Valentin (to Carly): Can you really tell me there’s no part of you that feels for me.

Esme: I intend to be happy.

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