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General Hospital Transcript

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mom, everything with kelly’s is under control. Yeah, the regulars from the waterfront are still coming in. Everything is great. Except I do have to have the guy come tomorrow and fix the freezer because it’s still leaking. And the bread was delivered two hours late, but I was able to work around that. I know, I know. I will figure it all out, I promise. I gotta go because we are busy. I love you. Bye. Alright.

[ Mumbling ]

[ Crying ] Hey. Oh. Hey. Uh… are you alright?

[ Chuckles ] No, of course you’re not alright. Is — is there anything I can do? No. No, no, finn. Um… I think it’s just… this whole thing with curtis, it’s like… it’s, like, really catching up with me, you know? And I’m not sure what to do.

[ Sobbing ]

[ Door opens ] Good morning, curtis.

[ Monitor beeping ] A-are you here as a nurse or my friend? Well, I hope you always see me as your friend, but I am working. I just need to check your vitals and update your chart. Okay. I don’t want to interfere with your job. And since you’re here in an official capacity, um, I have a favor to ask of you. I don’t want any visitors in my room. Especially trina and portia.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Hi. Could you tell me what time visiting hours are today? Hey, james! Come on, give it back! James, get — I’m sorry. Could you repeat that? Give me that! Mom, tell him to — okay. Thank you. Okay, that’s it! Oh, come on. He keeps taking my stuff! He started it. Both of you sit on the couch, separate ends. Sit. And don’t even think about looking at each other. I’m sorry for just showing up here in the middle of the night, guys. Hmm. You mean passing out on the doorstep? I was pretty bad, wasn’t I? Yeah. Yes. Well, thanks to you two, I’m feeling much better. Well, gotta say, you do look much better. I’m glad dante and I insisted that you stay here instead of going to the quartermaines’ last night. I think you left out some details, though. I’m really worried, man. About sasha? She doesn’t realize how much danger she’s in. Hello?! Hello? Can someone hear me? Hello?!

Do you want to tell us why you were more worried about sasha last night than you were your stab wound? Well, I’m not the one they hauled off to a place called ferncliff for the criminally insane. Yeah, that’s ’cause she stabbed you, man. Yeah, but she didn’t mean to. Right, she was disoriented. Doesn’t change what she did. Doesn’t excuse what she did. Yes, but she’s not insane, okay? She didn’t even know she was attacking me. She thought I was someone else. She kept calling me cyrus. Right. That’s why she’s at ferncliff. Dante. ‘Cause she needs help. She’s not well. No. No, no, no. Look, I’m not buying it. Something else is going on here. Hello? Is anyone there? Hello, sasha. I’m mandy. I’m a nurse practitioner who will be here to help you. There’s been a terrible mistake. I shouldn’t be here. I know. But you’re here to get some help. Where am I? You’re at ferncliff hospital. Do you remember being admitted? No. Why would I be brought to a hospital for the criminally insane? That — this doesn’t make any sense at all. I don’t belong here. C-can you please contact my family? Can you call my mother-in-law, gladys corbin? You know, grandpa mac is on his way here right now to take you guys to the pool, but if you don’t start behaving, I’m gonna have to call him and tell him to forget about it. And then you two are gonna spend the entire day in your room cleaning with no screen time. Georgie should clean the room. She hogs it with all her books and clothes. That is not true. I keep my stuff on my side of the room. I get no privacy with you. You’re the one always making the mess.

[ Knock on door ] Okay. Are james and georgie ready for our day at the pool? Thank god you’re here. Okay. Uh, bailey lou is with the sitter. Georgie and james can have one treat — one — at the pool. Uh, but no one’s going anywhere unless they clean up this apartment, so… bye. We got it handled. Yep. We ready for some fun? Hello, carly. Hello, nina. I’m glad that we’re running into each other. There’s something I wanted to say to you. Okay. What do you want? Do you work here? I own the place. Oh! Oh, wow. Really? Well, good for you. Well, you know, willow — she is back to her old self. She looks amazing, and that bone marrow transplant was a huge success. Yeah, I know. How do you know that? I was at the gatehouse yesterday visiting her. Hey.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry for breaking down on you like that. No need to apologize. We all have breaking points, even doctors. Makes us human. Mm. Oh, look, elizabeth’s here. Curtis? Lucky first guess. Did you get a chance to see him today? I just came from his room. And how is he this morning? Um, emotionally speaking, he’s not the curtis I know. He wants to be alone and asked that I limit his visitors. And I bet you that includes me and trina. Right? Your names were mentioned, yes. You know, my husband has been shot and he’s recovering from spinal surgery, and he may never regain the use of his legs. And I’m not allowed to be in the room with him.

[ Crying ] I-I will, uh… I’ll leave the two of you alone.

[ Sobbing ] Oh, my god. I feel sorry for finn. I’m such a mess. Portia, what happened between you and curtis? You heard what curtis said. He doesn’t want to have anything to do with me.

Molly? Hey, I’m so sorry I’m late. I had an unexpected visitor last night, but I got snacks and your favorite — a mocha latte. Don’t apologize. I’m grateful you’re here, but you don’t have to wait on me and bring me coffee and groceries. Are you kidding me? You are my little sister. You had an accident, and it is my job to take care of you, and… I love you.

[ Door closes ] Alright, man, sam’s gone. Maybe you can level with me now. I have. Okay. But not completely. Right? I mean, why don’t you tell me why you’re so concerned about sasha? Why do you think there’s more to her breakdown? ‘Cause there is. Something’s off, man. Okay. Like what, man? I mean, I-I know she’s had a breakdown before. She suffered a lot of losses, and that’s left her in a very fragile state, I get that. Okay, we’ll see. Exactly. There’s a big difference between fragile and broken. Now, sasha was shaky, no question about it. But she didn’t try and hide it or cover it up. And she was on an upward trajectory. She was getting stronger every single time I saw her, and then all of a sudden, she just craters out of nowhere? Come on, detective. Doesn’t that sound suspicious to you? I’ve seen other patients who’ve been given a similar diagnosis behave the same way curtis is behaving — isolating himself from loved ones, thinking that he can do this all on his own. But this patient is your husband. And you’re also dealing with the shock of almost losing him. What you’re feeling right now is valid. You’re right. You’re right about that. But I think I have to face the fact that our marriage — it’s kind of part of the problem. Yeah, but you just said it yourself. Curtis is behaving like most patients who are facing the possibility of never walking again. Yes. Yes. But curtis and i were at odds when he was shot. So now — now he’s convinced himself that I’m acting out of pity or some sort of obligation and not out of love for him. And I-it just couldn’t be further from the truth. You thought, “oh, this poor sucker needs me now”? Well —

[ Scoffs ] Well, I got news for you — I don’T. I don’t need your pity. Elizabeth, I’ve loved that man for over 20 years. I loved him when I didn’t even think I was ever gonna see him again. And our wedding vows — I took them very seriously, for better or for worse. But curtis — he just seems so determined to push me away.

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Curtis: Hey, doc. What you reading? I am researching spinal cord injuries, seeing if there’s hope. There’s always hope.

[ Sighs ] So what brings you in? I know it’s not a professional visit. I’m here as your friend, right? I mean, we are friends, remember? I mean, you got me through some pretty tough times, so I, um, just wanted to return the favor, you know, just let you know that I’m — I’m here for you, whatever you need. Well, I appreciate the gesture. You know, if you really want to be a friend… mm? …Just give me some space. Hmm. Well, you know, if anybody appreciates needing some space, it’s me. But as A… fellow addict in recovery, I know exactly what you’re going through. You just can’t help yourself, can you? What don’t you understand about giving willow some time and space and letting her reach out to you when she’s ready? But that’s the thing. She called me. She wanted to see me. She’s including me in her bubble of friends and family. Really? I was as surprised as you are. But, carly, we had an amazing visit, and I have you to thank for that.

Grandpa mac, tell georgie thatshe’s had enough screen time! Give it back! Come on. Ugh! Look, hey, why don’t you guys work as a team and put all the toys away? Your mom said we can’t go to the pool until this place is straightened up, okay? Not until he gives me back my tablet. I — you won’t need it at the pool, georgie. I’m taking it! No, you’re not. No! I’m going to delete all your harry styles songs. James! Who’s harry styles? You said you fell, but you never said how it happened.

[ Sighs ] I was in these new crazy heels, and I missed a step and fell down the stairs in front of the courthouse. Oh, my gosh. I was so embarrassed until I realized I really hurt myself. I mean, I’ve walked those steps a million times. I-I still don’t know how it happened, but… I was obviously distracted. If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t have fallen and missed the step and hurt my leg. Well, what made you so distracted? Well, the only thing I can think about lately — if and how tj and I should have a child. Six months ago, you didn’t even know sasha. Now you can judge her mental state? I’m a quick study. Okay, well, I don’t think that’s a long enough time to tell that someone’s actually improving or on an upward trajectory.

[ Sighs ] Okay. Well, I first got to know sasha a little while ago at the q’S. We, uh… well, we shared biscotti and we talked.

[ Chuckles ] Sasha was, uh, tentative at first, you know, kind of like, um, a rider who’s gotten knocked off of a horse but still has the courage to try and get back on. And, uh, the more I talked to her, the more confident she became and the better idea I got of how warm and open a person she is. Hmm. And you hung out with her a lot after that? Enough. Enough to keep forming the same impression of her. And she really did — she — she kept getting stronger every time. I mean, she was strong enough to — to maintain her composure when the producers of home & heart tried sabotaging her. Dude, I was there. I saw what they did to her. That’s why I’m convinced whatever the problem is here, it’s not sasha. It’s the people around her. Oh, gladys! Thank god you’re here. You gotta help me. I don’t belong here. Y-you don’t remember, do you? Remember what? What you did. What happened at the metro court. I don’t remember anything. I have no idea what’s going on.

[ Sighs ] Sasha, hello. Wanted to stop in and check on you. Check on me why? Honey, you don’t remember, but you… tried to kill cody bell. Nina, as you can see, I’m busy. So could you please get to the point and tell me why you need to thank me for willow calling you? Well, b-because it’s — it’s because of you that I had such a wonderful visit with her. How is that exactly? Well, I assume that you dropped your vendetta against me. Who says I did that?

now, I-I know that it’s partially my fault that curtis is pushing me away. I mean, I kept a secret from him for 20 years that trina might be his daughter. Trina’s whole childhood — it was robbed from him because of me. He didn’t get a chance to see trina grow up. I did. But I thought he had made peace with that revelation. Yeah. I thought he did, too. He’s building a relationship with trina. He moved back into your house. I think that proves he’s forgiven you. Yeah. No, I thought so, too. But then I found out that he kissed jordan. Wait, what? Yeah. When did this happen? When we were still living apart. But all of a sudden, things are turned around, and I’m starting to feel doubt about him. Mm. Right? And I was so hurt and angry and frustrated. I mean, I give this man space, I give him time, and this is what he does?

[ Both sigh ] That’s why I spent the night at the hospital instead of going home — ’cause I didn’t want to see him. I didn’t want to look at that man’s face. Yeah. Yeah, you have every right to be angry that he kissed his ex-wife. But being shot — I mean, as awful as that is — it doesn’t absolve him from all the inconsiderate and pigheaded things he’s ever done. Getting shot doesn’t automatically make him a saint. But he’s still the man that I love. I love him with all my heart, and — and I want to have a life with him. I really do. Whether he’s in or out of a wheelchair.

[ Sniffles ] I’m not using. Good. Good. I just want to make sure that won’t change, given your current condition. No, the doctors have me on pain medication. I told them about my history of abuse, so they’re monitoring the doses. I’m glad you’re handling it, for now. What’s that supposed to mean?

[ Sighs ] Buddy, I’ve — I’ve been there. You’re isolating yourself from all the people who really care about you. Dr. Finn, I’m just trying to work through this and figure out if this involves portia or not. Okay, so say — say you do want to go down this path on your own. Just be honest with yourself, alright? How long before you start looking for a little relief from all the pain and all the anger? How long before you just want to be alone with your drug of choice? Doc, this is not about addiction. This is about my pride as a man. I don’t want portia and trina to have to take care of me. I don’t want to tie them down at all. I refuse to be that kind of man. What kind of man would that be? Helpless. Asking for help doesn’t make you helpless, curtis. It makes you smart. Alright? Listen, I-I learned from my own experience, and I learned it the hard way, alright? You — you can’t shut out everybody. Once you accept, you swallow your pride and you accept that you can’t do this all on your own and you let in the people that really care about you, that really love you, that’s when progress happens. Not just physically, but spiritually as well. Look at dr. Finn getting all woo-woo. Don’t tell anybody, but I’m going full-on new age now. Alright? I mean, I’m thinking about getting some crystals, maybe a couple dreamcatchers. We can set them up all around the room.

[ Chuckles ] I’d pay money to see that. Me, too. But in the meantime, don’t push away the people that care about you the most. Not now. Not when you need them the most. I’ll see you around. I just assumed that you buried the hatchet, that we’re putting this feud behind us. I don’t know what kind of game you’re playing, but I told you I’m busy. I don’t have time for this. Carly, listen, I’m not — ugh! I’m not playing a game. I really — listen, I really mean it. I want us to get along, for willow’s sake. We’re family. Oh. We’re not family, okay? Family gives, and all you’ve done is take.

[ Sighs ] What have I taken from you this time, carly? You took my life, nina. Now you’re blaming me for owning kelly’s?

[ Chuckles ] Alright. We all know that willow’s heart knows no bounds and she’s allowed you access. But the rest of my family, they’re not so forgiving. And I might be having a bit of a setback right now, but make no mistake, I will get back every single thing that I’ve lost. All of it. I assume you’re talking about gladys when you’re mentioning the people around sasha that are the problem. I knew that woman couldn’t be trusted the second I met her. You know, she’s the one who wanted mac to arrest you for the bracelet thing. I didn’t take that bracelet. I know. Gladys framed me. Right, but — but you’ve been, like, deliberately vague on the details of why she would do something like that to you. I know I have, and I’m sorry about that. Look, gladys didn’t want sasha to trust me. She wanted me out of her life. Why? Because I was trying to warn sasha that gladys couldn’t be trusted. Why couldn’t gladys be trusted? Why would I try to kill cody? Kill anyone, for that matter? I am not a violent person. You had a psychotic break. What? You became delusional. No. No, I-I… I don’t understand. This — this doesn’t make any sense. I — I was doing better. I was feeling strong and more in control. Well, no, honey. You weren’t getting better. I went back to work at deception. Brook lynn, lucy, maxie — they all said it. Said what? That I was doing better. I was doing great.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry, but they never said that. Those were just more of your delusions. They were very concerned about you, but you must have made all that up to convince yourself that you’re getting better. No. No, I didn’t imagine it. Gladys, why don’t you step outside so sasha and I have some time to talk? No. No, gladys, don’T. Please, don’T. I need you to stay here with me, please. W-we should listen to the doctor. No! No! Please don’t leave. Okay, I-I’m gonna just be right outside the door. I’m not going anywhere.

[ Door closes ] Maxie: Gladys? Hey. Is that sasha’s room? Were you visiting her? That’s why I’m here. I want to see her.

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[ Sighs ] You both made mistakes. And we both hurt each other. And you both can forgive each other. Just realizing that I almost lost him makes me think about how much I truly do love him. And I’ve loved him most of my life. Well, now that you’ve had that realization, what are you gonna do about it? One more step and I delete your myface account. Don’t do it, james. Stop or I hit delete. Say goodbye to all your pictures. James, give me the tablet. I can’t, grandpa. Once I give georgie back her tablet, she’s going to destroy my millennium falcon lego set. You haven’t even started building it yet. And you have no idea where I hid the cockpit, so let it go! Hey. Just stop fighting over the tablet. Stop fighting over it. No, I need the tab– james, give me the tablet. Give me the tablet. Somebody get — get — ugh!

[ Door slams ] What on earth is going on in here? I never wanted to be one of those baby-obsessed women, the ones who only think about getting pregnant, and when they don’t, it’s — they’re — they’re mired in fertility clinics and ovulation cycles. Well, I don’t see you like that, moll. Yeah, but isn’t that who I’ve been lately? I mean, now that I’m faced with the reality that I can’t carry a child or even use my eggs to create one, I-I can’t help but wonder if it’s the universe’s way of sending me a message that I was never meant to be a mother and I should find other ways of fulfilling my life. There’s nothing wrong with not having children. I know that. Do you? Then you need to be honest with yourself. I mean, how would you feel if you never had kids? The rational part of my mind says it would be fine. Okay, well, what does your heart say? In my heart, I know I would always feel like there was something missing. Look, man, I believe you about what you’re saying about gladys, but all you’ve told me is that she can’t be trusted. Why can’t she be trusted? Like, why did she want you out of sasha’s life? Okay, well, you know, I mean, she’s also done things behind sasha’s back when it comes to managing her estate. Like what? She sold brando’s garage without sasha knowing. I mean, when I told sasha she…

[ Chuckles ] You should have seen her face. She couldn’t believe it. How did you know about brando’s garage being sold before sasha? Uh, I just — I overheard gladys and selina wu talking at the savoy. What were you and gladys and selina wu all doing at the savoy at the same time? Maxie, I am sure sasha would love to see you, but dr. Montague isn’t letting anybody visit her today. Okay, well, I can convince him to make an exception. I’m her friend. Uh, uh… I’m her mother-in-law and guardian, and I barely had time to say hello to her before dr. Montague asked me to leave. Why is the doctor not allowing her to have any visitors? Poor sasha is delusional. I mean, she’s completely out of it. She’s not making any sense. She doesn’t remember stabbing cody bell. It’s breaking my heart to see her like this. Can’t really blame sasha for freaking out in a place like this. I think anyone would. That’s why she needs her friends and family. Well, the doctor’s in with her now. Hopefully, he can help.

Maybe it’ll help if she sees me. Just for a minute. Come on, gladys. She really needs her friends. I was getting better. I know I was. I could tell. I even went and talked to my friend sonny corinthos. I asked him what he thought of my recovery. What did your friend say? He said that he believed in me and — and what? And that he thought that I could be in charge of my own life. Well, many of the things you think you’re remembering may just be a figment of your imagination. You don’t want to remember trying to kill someone, so you replace those memories with made-up ones, ones that make you feel better. No, damn it! I did not imagine that conversation with sonny. It was real. No, it seemed real. No! I went to see him at his penthouse. He was supportive, and he said that he trusted my judgment. And i was getting better. I was! I was not imagining that. In fact, everything was going great until I started to see you and take that prescription you gave me.

[ Door opens ] Portia, I thought I said no visitors. Instead of wallowing in horror stories on your phone, why don’t you read these? These are gonna help you understand the rehabilitation and physical therapy regimens that you’re gonna be facing. Oh, no, no, no, I’m sorry — that we’re gonna be facing when you get home, because you are coming home. And as your wife, I’m gonna be there. I’m gonna be there for you every single step of the way. You can try all you want to push me away, but it’s not gonna happen. We’re husband and wife, and we are in this together, no matter what the odds are, no matter what life throws our way.

[ Door opens and closes ] Hi.

[ Whispering ] Are we, uh — are we alone?

[ Sighs and chuckles ] Yeah. Coast is clear.

[ Normal voice ] Ah! Thanks for the save earlier. In over your head? I just — I wasn’t exactly sure how to help, which is why I texted you. You weren’t doing too bad. Mm. But she needed a girlfriend’s shoulder to cry on. She’s lucky to have you. She and curtis are going through hell right now. They were barely holding on to their marriage before he got shot. And now they’re gonna have to deal with his paralysis? It’s gonna be difficult. But I do hope they find their way, ’cause I know they love each other. Where did you disappear to? Oh. I was just helping a friend, too. James: Here you go, georgie. Mm, thanks. Hey, isn’t this…? Hmm? I’ve been looking for this one. Thank you. You’re welcome. All toys need to be put away neatly on your own sides of the room, clothes picked up and put away, and beds made. And you have to pass the grandma felicia inspection. Well, go on. The sooner you finish, the sooner we can leave for the pool. You are a miracle worker. How did you do that? I’m magic. Now, have you talked to tj about this yet? I have, but not in the same way I can talk to my sister. It’s just — it’s so easy to talk to you. Well, that’s ’cause that’s what big sisters are for. But how does tj feel? Oh, he wants to have kids. We both do. The question is, do we want to have a child right away? Well, that’s a lot to consider, especially since you’re both so early on in your careers. Yeah, I mean, it’s a big decision all around. So maybe we wait, maybe we look to adopt, and maybe we go the surrogate route. Although the surrogate route has become a landmine with kristina, but, I mean, it’s still a viable option for us. I know that there’s — there’s a lot of options and a lot of important decisions to make. There are. But the silver lining is you have a lot of time to go over all of your options, and you and tj can make the decision together. And when the two of you do, just remember that I will be here to listen to you and maybe someday even babysit. Dante: Oh, come on, man. What were you and gladys and selina wu all doing at the savoy at the same time? Hey, cody, you either care enough about sasha that you’re gonna tell me what you know and how you know it, or you don’T. Son of a bitch! Okay, fine, alright? Selina wu runs a high-stakes invitation-only poker game in the back room of the savoy. Gladys is one of her regulars, and she loses big a lot. She’s lost more than she can ever repay selina. That’s why she sold brando’s garage to her. And I’m pretty sure that she’s raiding sasha’s bank accounts in order to repay her gambling debt. And how do you know all this? I play for selina. She bankrolls me, and my job is to make sure that her customers win, but not too big. Selina has threatened to kill me if I tell anyone, so… now my life is in your hands. I thought what you’re thinking now, that if I was here and sasha saw that I love her and I am there for her, that it would help, and it didn’T. Okay. I don’t believe doing nothing is what’s best for sasha. Right now, okay, we got to accept you and i can’t do anything for her. The best thing we can do is let the professionals help her. Yeah, but she was doing so well. She was getting stronger and stronger, getting her life back on track. And then this just happened out of nowhere. It makes no sense. I know. It is heartbreaking seeing her struggle with her mental health, but she’s in good hands. Let’s go get a cup of coffee. Come on. Sasha, you need to calm down. You’re becoming agitated. No, I’m not. Let me give you something to help you relax. No. No, no! What is that? No, no, I don’t want that. Please, please! Hey, get gladys back here, please. Stop! I don’t belong here! Stop it now! Stop! No! No! I don’t — stop! I don’t need that! I don’T… ugh!

[ Panting ] I don’T… I want… I want… I want you to… leave. Carly. Is that a threat? Maybe. Or maybe it’s just my mantra. Do with it what you want, but get the hell out of my kitchen and take a seat. Waitress will be right with you. I lost my appetite.

[ Whispering ] Oh, my god.

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To ask this mason character has something on you. Some kind of leverage. What is it?

[ Sighs ] What does he know that I don’t?! Mason knows that I killed nikolas. Sonny… say something. He didn’t disappear. Nikolas is dead, you killed him? Yeah. I killed him. Busted, lady. Well, it was worth it.

[ Both chuckle ] Aren’t you supposed to be asleep right now? I tried, but I couldn’T.

[ Chuckles ] No? I’m too happy to sleep. Okay, good. I’m glad she’sgetting the rest that she needs. And tell her that I’ll see her when she gets home tomorrow. Okay? And that I love her. I love you, too, krissy. Bye. How’s molly? She’s doing okay. Yeah? Yeah, she’s a little banged up, but luckily, that’s it. It could have been a lot worse. I was gonna go to G.H. To check on her, but kristina insists that she has everything under control. Mm-hmm. I’m glad they made up before the accident. Yeah. You’re a good sister.

[ Chuckles ] Well, what about you? You were supposed to be home two hours ago. I know. You look wiped. I am. But you know what? What? I’ll have a shower and then you’ll recognize me again. Oh, really? Yeah. Okay. Maybe you’ll like me.

[ Both chuckle ] That’s good. I will grab us a beer, and then when you get down, you can remind me who you are. Sounds good. Okay.

[ Knock on door ] Hi. I know you told me not to come because the ac is out, but I’m here. Did you really think that I… well, if you told me not to come, then who exactly were you expecting? Portia: What did you say? I said let me go, portia.

[ Monitor beeping ] I-I don’t understand. Literally, let…me go. I think you’re talking crazy. I’m not gonna let you go. It’s not your decision, it’s mine. No, no, mnh-mnh. No, no. Y-you don’t know what you’re saying right now. You have — I know exactly what I’m saying! I don’t want to see you again. What did you do with the body? Uh, well… his body disappeared. No, he didn’t go into the water. Mason has nikolas’ body. He has the evidence, sonny, and he’s blackmailing me. If I don’t do anything he wants, he’ll expose me. That’s not gonna happen.

Do you I…I aghim in the face and, try nervive pain relieving roll-on. I was so mad at nikolas when he told me that he got esme pregnant. Yeah, well, I punched him in the face once he told me. His — his own son’s girlfriend. Well, spencer hated it for him, too. And when he got the idea to file for custody of ace, I…I agreed to help him. By killing his father? No.

[ Chuckles ] No. Nikolas foolishly recorded a confession claiming responsibility for esme’s death. I mean, she went over the turret right here, and she obviously survived, but I still had the recording. I gave it to spencer. So he can blackmail his father. Exactly. And when nikolas found out about it, he went crazy. He came after me. And he told me that he was gonna take avery away from me. Bastard. And it broke me, you know? I lost kiki. I will never lose avery. I will do anything. I will do whatever I have to do to protect her. She is my life. Oh, I say, I love that you are a night owl. I mean, I love when you’re lying in bed when I get home, too, but I-I like that you were here waiting for me when I got home. Mm. Before you flatter yourself too much, I was not just worried about molly, but I’m also working on a case. Well, ouchy.

[ Chuckles ] Wait, why were you home so late? Well, you first. Sasha and cody, of course. Oh. Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that, too. And I know you said cody said sasha called him cyrus before she stabbed him, but that doesn’t make any sense, right? Well, and now she’s under lock and key at ferncliff. Hmm. I get a feeling you seem to have a suspicion as to why that all happened? Mm-hmm. Gladys. Mm. Remember when we ran into them at the hospital? Sasha said that she was ready to end her guardianship with gladys. Yeah. Well, I could tell that gladys wasn’t totally on board with that, and, of course, she denied it. And why was gladys so hell-bent on getting cody arrested and sent to prison? And do you think it’s just a coincidence that gladys sold brando’s garage to a holding company controlled by selina wu? You caught me. Better hurry. He’ll be here soon.

[ Chuckles ] “He”? The super. It’s not just my ac that’s out. It’s the power in the whole building. No, the lights in the hall… are on auxiliary batteries. Oh. Yeah. First scorching day of the year, and everybody turns their ac on full blast. The wiring in this old building can’t take it. Well, how long until the super fixes it? Usually takes him a few hours. Hmm. Well… I kind of like the candles. Oh, yeah? Mm-hmm. How about the heat? I’m sure we could find some way to deal with it. But first, I need to know what’s going on. The only reason I didn’t want you to come is because of the heat. Dex, I haven’t heard from you in 32 hours. You counted the hours? You left me alone at the metro court pool yesterday because sonny called you. He had a job for you on your day off, and you said it would be a very safe, simple task. And then I don’t hear from you until an hour ago. I mean, what’s going on? It was just a surveillance job. It took longer than I expected. Dex, I know there’s more. Please tell me. I found a dead body tonight. Is this the kind of wild night you had in mind when you agreed to marry me? It’s better. All right. What about you?

[ Exhales deeply ] Well, being here together, folding our kids’ laundry — who would have thought something like this could be so perfect? It was one of the things I thought about when I was waiting for the bone marrow transplant. You thought about folding laundry?

[ Chuckles ] I know it’s silly because of all the big important things, but the little things like this that I may never get to do, it’s one of the things that kept me up at night. I took comfort thinking about being with you and our kids. Doing the little things somehow gave me hope.

[ Exhales deeply ] And I didn’t want to close my eyes because I thought I may never open them again. But I couldn’t sleep tonight because I know now that I’m going to live. And I never want to miss a single moment like this. I think this is too much, too soon. It’s only your second day of recovery since your surgery, so… this is not about the surgery. This is not about recovery. But you’re asking me to leave you, and I-it just doesn’t make any sense. I’m not asking. And I’m not leaving. I’m your wife. On paper, maybe. But we never consummated the marriage, so an annulment should be no problem. Oh, oh, really? An annulment? No, I’m not giving you an annulment. Honey, I know you’re hurting right now, but I-I love you.

[ Exhales sharply ] Did you love me when you found out that I kissed jordan? Oh, don’t do that, please. Huh? No, no, no. Did you love me when you couldn’t stand to look at me for weeks on end? Oh. When is the last time we even spoke to each other before I became curtis, the victim? Curtis… and when we did speak, what did we say, portia? We had an issue. Yes. I wanted to make sure you didn’t have feelings for your ex-wife!

[ Sighs ] But when I saw you laying by the pool a-a-and I thought that I might lose you, honey, I made sure — you thought what? What, what? You thought, “oh, this poor sucker needs me now”? Well —

[ Scoffs ] Well, I got news for you — I don’T. I don’t need your pity.

am I seeing something that’s not here? Well, it’s not like gladys is some kind of criminal mastermind. I mean, brando’s garage is sitting there waiting to be sold, and maybe selina wu offered the most money for it. Mm, then what about when cody and spinelli tried to bluff gladys into changing her witness statement? Spinelli said that gladys wasn’t budging until selina wu stepped in and broke things up. Selina takes gladys aside, and then she changes her — her witness statement and drops the charges against cody? Hm. Coincidence? Well, there might be a connection, but does that mean that gladys has anything to do with sasha stabbing cody? I mean, unless you got some proof. I don’t like her.

[ Laughs ] I don– I-I don’T. I don’t, either. She just rubs me the wrong way. And I know… before you say it, I know as a pi, I should never let my personal feelings get in the way of a case, but I don’t like her, and I get the feeling that sonny doesn’t like her, either. And maybe he only tolerates her because of… mike and then brando. And now sasha. Yes. Well, you know how sonny is with family. Yeah. And you weren’t there when mike went through his worst with alzheimer’S. It killed sonny, seeing his father suffer that way. So maybe that made him more tolerant of gladys. It’s possible. Okay. So on one hand, out of nowhere, sasha stabs cody, and then on the other hand, gladys hates cody, tries to get him arrested and sent to prison for stealing a bracelet and then forms this relationship with selina? I am desperate to make a connection. Well, you’re not the only one. You told me last night in the icu room that you came to the metro court pool because of something that sam said. That you never get enough time to spend with the ones that you love. You told me that you loved me. I was on heavy medication. I didn’t think — never mind. You didn’t think? You didn’t think what? You didn’t think that there was a possibility that you might never walk again? Is that what you didn’t think? That’s not what I was gonna say.

[ Sighs ] You got a devastating prognosis last night. You really did. And I had to deliver it to you. And I’ve had to do that before with other patients, and they all react differently. But some of them react the same way that you did — going on the internet, looking at all these worst-case scenarios. A-and it just left them feeling like — why don’t you stop telling me how I’m supposed to feel? I’m trying to explain something to you, that you’re not the only spinal surgery patient to react this way. But, babe, you couldn’t be more wrong about why I’m here. I-I-I don’t pity you.

[ Sighs ] Honey, I’m here because I love you. Just — just… please. …Stop. Just stop. No, no, no, no. Because you feel like you’re alone right now, and I get it, but you’re not alone because I’m here. I’m right here. You, me, and trina. We’re gonna do this. We’re gonna face it. We’re gonna face it together. There is no way in hell that’s happening. I saw this man leaving the hospital. He matched the description of a guy sonny told me had been harassing austin the night before. I mean, that might have been who austin was talking to when elizabeth caught me outside his office. So I-I called sonny, decided to follow him, and when I got outside, I found his body in the alley. Wait, so sonny had you following austin, and then he had a meeting with some guy in his office, and a few minutes later, he was dead? Yeah.

[ Exhales sharply ] Joss. Aren’t you gonna ask me? Ask you what? If I killed him. He was enraged. He was — he was so full of hatred…

[ Sighs heavily ] …And he said that by giving spencer that recording, I had taken his baby away from him, and I-I tried to reason with him. You know, I did. But he said that he was gonna take avery away from me. He said he was a cassadine and there were places he could go where I would never find her. And then the last thing he said was, “I will tell avery that you said goodbye,” and he started to leave. Don’t you see, sonny? I had to stop him. How’d you stop him? There was a little statue on the table. Without thinking, I grabbed it, and I… I hit him. And he fell. And he was… dead.

[ Exhales deeply ] All right, you gotta tell me how this mason guy fits in here.

You said that you wanted to know more about trina. You said that you wanted to get to know her better. You said that — will you stop telling me about what I said before and listen? Listen to what I’m saying now. I will not be a burden to trina. In fact… I think it’s best if I don’t see her again.

[ Scoffs ] Our daughter was sitting outside that icu room for 24 hours straight! She was desperate, desperate to hear any word about how her father was doing. And she broke down to me, curtis. She broke down when she told me that the first words that you said after waking up were, “where’s my daughter?” You have no idea how much that meant to her. She wants to be here. She wants to help you. She wants to support you. Parents are supposed to support their children, not the other way around. Just because I’m trina’s father does not mean that she should be stuck nursing a pathetic man in a wheelchair. Do you know how many people have suffered the same kind of injury that you’ve had? And much worse. Some of them are in a wheelchair. Yes, some of them, they’re not so lucky, but their lives are far from pathetic. They know that their lives — they might not be what they had once been, but they didn’t quit. They didn’t give up on their families. Is that what you’re gonna do? If you can’t be the father that you want to be for trina, then you’re not gonna be a father at all? I was checking to see if nikolas had a pulse. And just when I realized he didn’t, austin started banging on the door. You let him in? No. No, I tried to get rid of him, but he wouldn’t leave. I told him I had a business call and I sent him up here to wait. I went down and I got a wheelbarrow. I brought nikolas out to the tack room. I-I put him in a storage closet there and I locked the door and I turned around, and austin was standing there. He’d seen everything. And that’s when he blackmailed you? No. No, he helped me. You didn’t kill him. No, I-I didn’T. I just thought maybe you would think — you never would have told me anything if you had because you wouldn’t want to lie to me. And I know that you’re always gonna do everything in your power to protect me. Everything. Is the body still there? No. I called sonny and he told me to call the cops. What? I know. I was surprised, too. I figured he would tell me to walk away, but he didn’T. He told me to call the cops and tell them what happened. Why? I’m not sure. Maybe because it was right outside G.H., He thought maybe the surveillance cameras caught me. Maybe he wanted the body found for some reason. Either way, I’m sure he didn’t think the cop who showed up would be his son. What? Did dante hassle you? He questioned me, and I just told him exactly what sonny said to say. What — so — so dante thinks you killed this guy? You’re the one who called it in. Look, he’s just doing his job, okay? But, you know, he knows I work for sonny, and if any of sonny’s guys had called it in, he would have been suspicious.

[ Exhales deeply ] Yeah, I guess. He’s also very protective of you. I get that, but I don’t need protection from you. Dante loves his father, but he knows a lot of what sonny does… a lot of what I do… isn’t exactly legal. Maybe he’s just worried that I’ll drag you into it somehow. Nothing and nobody is ever gonna come between us. You helped me so much. Your love was so important. Doctors talk about patients having the will to live. That’s what you and the kids gave me. Yeah, well, you fought so hard. Because of you and wiley and amelia, and because I was so determined to have moments like this.

[ Sighs ] And deep down, I knew I might not win that battle, but I also knew that if I didn’t, wiley and amelia would be okay. Because they had you, a father who would love them, put them first, and protect them. You know, when you wanted to talk about a future without you, I had to — I had to make myself say the things I knew you wanted to hear. I remember it was hard for you. Yeah, I mean, I knew we had to talk it through. And you were weak, and I had to reassure you, but never in my heart could I ever accept losing you. Maybe it was denial or me clinging to hope, but I just — I couldn’T… couldn’t imagine life without you. And now I don’t have to. So you’re basically saying you were right all along? I usually am.

[ Chuckles ] Why don’t you start off by telling me why you were home late? Someone reported a dead body in the alley outside of G.H. Gross. Any witnesses? Uh, one, and he was sort of cooperative and gave a, you know, pretty convincing story. Story? Yeah. Sounds like you’re not convinced. Mnh-mnh. Do you know the guy? Dex heller. Oh. Yeah. You know, one of sonny’s guys… you know, finds a dead body in an alleyway, wouldn’t you think his first call is to… to sonny. Right. And then what do you think sonny tells him to do, walk away, probably, right? But in this case, he told him to call the cops. Why would he do that? Well, was there an id on the body? Yeah, but that’s — you know, that’s on a need-to-know basis. A need-to-know basis, okay. Need-to-know basis. So this, on top of cody getting stabbed… I think maybe we need a little distraction. Yeah. Maybe we can distract each other. Oh, I think I like where you’re heading with this.

[ Knock on door ] Mnh-mnh. Go away! I think they’re gonna go away right now.

[ Knocking continues ] Okay.

[ Knocking continues ]

[ Groans ] Get it. Damn it.

[ Knocking continues ] Whoo!

[ Clears throat ] Dude. Whoa. What’s going on, man? You okay? Whoa! Whoa.

They hit the ball off the tee, so after you hit the ball, what do you do? Run. Yes. So many of his teammates, they hit the ball off the tee, but they forget to run afterwards. Oh. Randy thomas didn’t run after he hit the ball and he got out. Out isn’t good. Nope. Well, I can’t wait to see you hit the ball and run the bases. You don’t have to come. I want to. But it’s all dirty, and some of the kids might have germs, and I don’t want you to get sick again. Bud, you are so amazing to be so concerned about your mom, but she is getting stronger every single day. Mm-hmm. The doctor told me my immune system is getting stronger, too. That’s what fights off the nasty germs. So I might not be able to come to your game next week or the week after, but I will definitely be there before the season is over. Yay! I’ll have my dad and my mom there. Yes, you sure will. But, you know, for right now, it is getting very, very late, so finish your cookie and then you got to go back to bed, okay? It’s not fair. Why do I have to sleep when everyone else is awake? Well, no, amelia is —

[ Amelia crying ] Uh-oh.

[ Chuckles ] You’re trina’s mom. You shouldn’t want her tied down with me, either. She’s a young woman in college. You should be encouraging her to get out there and live her life. You can still be a part of her life, curtis. You’re still here. I can’t move my legs, okay? I don’t know if I’ll ever walk again. I’m not the man that you fell in love with, and I’m damn sure not the man that helped save trina from victor cassadine. And I can’t be anything less! It’s just gonna be different. How?! That’s all. Pity? No. Consolation? Support? I don’t want any of that, least of all from my daughter. All we want to do is we just want to be there for you. Yeah, but I’m the one that’s living this! If you really want to help… you’ll walk out that door right now and you won’t look back. Why would austin want to help you after finding you with nikolas’ body? He tried to get me to call the cops. But I convinced him that they would never believe me that it was an accident. Everybody knew how angry I was with nikolas. That’s for sure. After a while, austin agreed to keep quiet. And we decided that — that we would leave nikolas there in the storage closet and decide what to do later. After that, so much happened. Laura showed up here looking for nikolas, and I realized I-I had to find a way to convince everybody that he had left town. And then I had to go to curtis and portia’s wedding. I couldn’t afford to raise suspicions at all. And all the while, uh, nikolas’ body is — is in the storage closet. Yeah. Wow. Austin and I agreed to meet after the wedding. We decided that we would bury nikolas in the pine barrens. It seemed like the safest place. But that was the night that — that ryan and heather showed up and all hell broke loose. Austin was hooked, and I shot ryan. Esme gave birth to nikolas’ baby, and heather was — I get it, I get it, I get it. It was a complicated night.

[ Laughs ] Yes, yes, yes. It certainly was. And then the cops came and were swarming the island looking for clues as to exactly what happened, and it wasn’t long before they started to search the tack room. And they found a locked storage closet. Austin and i were there. We were jumping out of our skin. I tried to stall them. I told them I didn’t have a key, and… that wasn’t a problem for dante, though. He pried the door open with a crowbar. And no nikolas. At first, I thought maybe I didn’t kill him after all. But then a few weeks later, mason started toying with us. He said that he had followed austin out to the island that night, and he had seen everything. And took nikolas’ body. With my dna all over it. He’s been blackmailing me ever since. To spy on me. What are you doing out of the hospital? I, um — I checked myself out. Okay, well, we’ll check you right back in. Yeah, I’m gonna call G.H. No, no, no, no. No doctors, no hospital. What — you’re in — you’re in rough shape. I’m — I’m okay. I just overdid it a little. We’re taking you back to G.H. No, look, look, I was in the hospital because sasha stabbed me. If I go back for the same reason, it’ll just be worse for sasha. I know she didn’t mean to hurt me. Look, you said it yourself, sam. None of this makes any sense.

[ Exhales sharply ] I’ll get the bandages. Are you sure you know what you’re doing? Trying to control my asthma felt anything but normal.Relief. Like it or not, curtis, you aren’t on your own. You are part of a family. A beautiful family. Your father, your aunt. That gorgeous daughter. And yeah, you got a wife. And we love you. We desperately care about you, and not because you run around and solve cases or because you come to the rescue when anyone needs you. It’s because of the man that you are. Your family loves you, I love you, and maybe… maybe I didn’t realize how much I loved you until I thought I was gonna lose you. But sam, she was right. You never get enough time to spend with the ones that you love. And, babe, you can’t know how much I-I regret the years that you and i spent apart. See? You —

[ Sighs ] You’re wrong there. I know exactly what it feels like, regretting time spent away from someone you love. Because of your lies… it cost me so much time with my daughter. Now it’s a real party. What do you think, wiley? Amelia is too young for cookies. Well, not for long. I know, and I promise to share with her when she’s big enough. Well, you are a great big brother. You’ll be all better by then, mom. I’ll be better long before then. Amelia is lucky. She won’t have to be scared. Were you scared when I was sick? When you went to the hospital, I was afraid you wouldn’t come home. Oh. I’m so sorry that you were scared. But I love you and your sister and your daddy so much. That’s why I knew I had to come home. And I’m not going anywhere, so you have no reason to be afraid now. Can I stay up all night?

[ Laughs ] All right, I’ll tell you what — you can stay up as long as amelia does. Yay! Stay awake, amelia.

[ Chuckles ] I told you, I’m not going back to the hospital.

[ Sighs ] Well, you need to understand something, man — sasha is already in ferncliff for what she did to you. You dying, that makes it worse for her, right? So — so leaving the hospital, obviously — maybe that wasn’t the best move. I know, I just thought that…

[ Grunts ] I don’t know, man. None of this makes any sense. I-I don’t disagree with you, cody, but sasha did stab you in front of a lot of witnesses. Her being at ferncliff is best for her and everyone else. She doesn’t belong there. Well, if that’s the case, they’ll figure that out. Sasha was doing so well, she was getting stronger, and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere… well, when a person is fragile — no, no, no, see, that’s the thing — she’s not fragile. She was doing so well, and then — and then — and then it just happened so fast, and I’d bet everything that I have that this has something to do with gladys. Well, it may, but nothing’s gonna get solved tonight. You need to rest up. You’re right. I’m sorry for crashing in on you guys. I’ll call a car service, get me back to the q’S. How’s this? Sweet. How about this? It’s perfect. You still look pretty hot, though. Is this better? Getting better and better. You look hot, too. Sonny: There you go. Ava: Oh. Thank you. I think you earned it. You’ve been through hell. Still there. I told you that mason wants all the information he can get about you and this — this pikeman company. I told him I couldn’t come up with anything. And that’s when he got the idea to replace avery’s nanny with this betty, and she said that if I don’t cooperate… they’re gonna hurt my mother. I think they already have her. Nothing’s gonna happen to delia. I don’t know if it’s gonna be that easy. And I know you’re powerful, sonny, but mason, he’s genuinely afraid of these people that he works for, so they got to be pretty powerful, too. Don’t worry about it. Okay, but remember the part where mason has nikolas’ body. Okay? Because I don’t want anything to happen to my mother, but I don’t want to go to prison, you know? You’re not gonna go to prison. Your mother’s gonna be safe. I’m gonna take care of everything. I promise.

Do you know what I’ve been thinking about for the last 24 hours that I’ve been stuck in this bed? Please, curtis, don’t do it. I’ve been thinking about what my life would have been like — today — if it weren’t for your lies. Even if I were stuck in a wheelchair, I would have known my daughter for 20 years now. 20 years you took from me! I’m sorry. I explained to you — so– sorry doesn’t matter now. Those years are gone… because of you. And I can never have ’em back. So right now, right now… …I don’t give a good damn if you’re determined to stay with me through guilt or pity or because you want the insurance money. It ain’t happening. Curtis — it ain’t happening. I don’t trust you. I don’t know you. And I don’t want you. Get out. Get out! I — I said get out! Get out.

[ Michael chuckles ] Do you find this deal memo as fascinating as I do? All right, hold on, this is the last one, and I promise we’re gonna go off to dreamland just like those two. Yeah. Your mother and brother are pretty amazing, aren’t they? So are you, little one. And your dad… well, he just happens to be the luckiest guy in the world. Hey, um, I’m — I’m sorry I got a friend who thinks he can just, you know, show up like that. Stop it. He needed his best friend. He’s lucky to have one like you. I-I know, I know, but, like, you know… just kind of bad timing ’cause we were in the middle of doing, like, a whole bunch of stuff. Oh, yeah? Yeah. Well, I think that he is gonna sleep really well tonight. Oh, yeah? Yeah. Yeah? So there’s no reason why we can’t pick up where we started. Mm. That’s, like, the second best idea.

[ Laughs ] Ooh! I love you. Sonny: I’m going to take care of everything. I promise. I hope you mean that, sonny. I need you to find somebody for me. Dead? Sure. Alive would be better.

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[ Brook lynn laughs ]

So take a look into my eyes see my world

[ Laughs ] What are we doing out here? Well, there was no room to dance in the restaurant, and all I want to do… is dance with you.

See my world, so many things have come and gone

just to meet you you know, I could get used to this. That’s the plan. Oh, we can’t be here. We got to go.

[ Monitor beeping ] Hello, you handsome man. Mmm! Now, I could have swore I told you to stay off the cellphone. Babe, I found a new website. This one from harvard. I think I might be onto something. Please stop. What are you doing? Saving you from yourself. Dr. Finn. We’re all set for you. Oh, thank you. Here — here we are. Thank you. You’re welcome. I’ll send your waiter right over. Thank you. You look stunning. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ] It’s busy here tonight. Yeah, it’s a beautiful summer night. I mean, who wants to be inside?

[ Chuckles ] Oh, I-I-I could ask and see if we could get a table outside if you’d prefer that. I mean, it’s — oh, no, no, no. I didn’t mean — no, I meant — I’m good. I’m — I’m good. Are you good? Yeah, we’re fine in here. Yeah?

[ Laughs ] I don’t know why I’m nervous. It’s not like we’ve never had dinner before.

[ Breathes deeply ] If it makes you feel any better, I’m nervous, too. Are you? I am. Does that mean we’re finally on the same page? Sounds like a really nice way to start over again, to be on the same page. To being on the same page. Hey.

[ Siren wailing ] Hey.

[ Wailing continues ] Sonny. Hello. No, no, you’re not interrupting. I-I’d like you to meet betty. She is the potential nanny for avery I was telling you about. Mr. Corinthos, betty rutherford. What a pleasure to meet avery’s father. Very nice to meet you. Um, you’re going to have to reach a high bar when it comes to my daughter because, uh, there’s nothing more important than my daughter. Of course.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Uh, you’re going to have to excuse me for one sec. Remember our deal. You either sell me to avery’s dad that I am the perfect nanny for her, or someone you love dearly will pay the price. I’m in the middle of something. This better be important. Unfortunately, it is. What’s going on? Boss…we have a problem.

As a reminder, I’m going to need full access to sonny’s penthouse. Now, I’ve done my part — I’ve provided you with a flawless résumé. You even have a number of references to vouch for my perfect work as a nanny. You just need to convince sonny that I’m the ideal candidate to take care of avery. Because if you don’t sell me… that phone call to delia will be the last time you ever hear your mom’s voice again. Uh, I hope you’re clear on how you’re going to handle this. Okay, great. Call me with an update. Sorry about that. Uh. [ Sighs ] Where were we? No need to apologize, mr. Corinthos. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to be interviewed by you. From everything ms. Jerome tells me, becoming avery’s nanny sounds like… the perfect fit for me. Don’t worry. I’ve worked with non-married parents before. I’m used to making sure that both mom and dad are always happy with my work. Well, I’d love to hear what you’ve already discussed about avery and her needs. What can I say? It was really one of the most memorable interviews I’ve ever

[Chuckling] Conducted. Can I start you off with any cocktails? Perhaps a bottle of wine? A bottle won’t be necessary, but I would love a glass of cabernet. And, uh, I’d like a sparkling water, please. And thank you. What — for ordering a glass of wine? For ordering what you want. You know, sometimes it’s awkward for a non-addict to be out with a recovering addict. You feel like you need to abstain somehow. Ordering a glass of wine will lead to temptation for me. But I don’t want any special treatment, and I appreciate you not treating me that way. And I also don’t want to spend the evening talking about me not drinking, which is exactly what I’m doing, isn’t it?

[ Both chuckle ] How about if tonight is just about us spending time together? ‘Cause I think that’s the point of what we’re trying to do. I’ve missed spending time with you. I’ve missed you. Curtis, all these websites that you’re trying to get medical information on, you don’t know if this information is true or not.

[ Scoffs ] Well, I didn’t want to just sit here helpless, guessing what comes next. Medical website after medical website.

[ Monitor beeping ] I thought you’d at least be trying to check the scores of the baseball games

[Chuckling] Or something. Honey, this isn’t healthy. Yeah, well, baseball scores didn’t really seem all that important at this point. You’ve been glued to this phone for almost 24 hours straight, and I know that it’s probably got to be making you a little bit — a little bit crazy. You know what’s driving me crazy — is taking test after test for the last 24 hours and not getting any news on the results. Good or bad, not a damn thing.

[ Sighs ] All I know is that I can’t move my legs. So, yes, I am finding the internet a little bit more helpful than my doctors. Your doctors, they just don’t want to give you a premature diagnosis, curtis. Some information is better than none. I know that. Okay. But the information you’re getting online — I mean…

[ Scoffs ]

[ Sighs ] Isn’t it better to talk to a doctor with an actual medical degree? Yeah, right. Look I-I don’t mean the doctors’ protocol. You know, I — I feel like I’m being handled. Do you think that’s helping me? I understand what you’re saying. I really do. And I-I know the situation, it…

[ Sighs ] I don’t know how you feel, but I can imagine that… you’re feeling like your life is out of control.

[ Sighs ] And I know you, and I know that’s got to be hard for you. But going on the internet, looking at all these websites — can’t you see that you’re — you’re torturing yourself? It’s my phone. It’s my injury. It’s my choice.

[ Breathes deeply ] I want my phone back.

[ Sighs ] Okay. Okay. I-I’ll give you your phone back… under one condition. What? Why would they close the pool on such a beautiful night?

[ Sighs ] I don’t know.

[ Sighs ] I mean, I guess I can go inside, see if they have any tables available. Or we could stay out here and pretend like we didn’t see the sign. I’m a police officer. Who’s off-duty. Yeah, but I’m still a cop. It’s literally my job to follow and enforce rules. Yes, but I am a quartermaine, and we break the rules. Besides, my uncle sonny’s fiancée owns half the metro court, and the other half is owned by my dad’s wife.

[ Breathes deeply ] Even though my dad doesn’t currently remember who he is or even admit it. How is the eddie maine situation?

[ Sighs ] Whether or not my dad knows who he is is — is not going to be solved tonight, okay? Tonight is just for us. So in light of my special standing with the metro court owners, will you please just break the rules with me just this once? Betty has a degree in early childhood development. Her references are — are excellent. And like she said, she has experience working with kids who split their time between parents. So she — she understands that the rules might be a little bit different in each home. Sounds good. Yeah. Yeah. She’s warm and friendly, and I’m confident that she will be a very good fit for avery. Did you talk to her about avery’s hobbies? Yes, of course. Yes. We talked about how avery loves crafts of every kind, that she’s a bit of a budding artist herself. We — we’ve already talked about, uh, potential outings to the children’s museum. Well, you know, uh, I know that avery is going to miss pilar, but this confidence you have in betty really goes a long way to persuading me.

[ Laughing ] Dex. So you’re the one who called in a dead body. Well, I’m not totally sure that he’s dead. Oh. I didn’t want to touch the body, but he seems dead to me. Mm-hmm. Where is he? Follow me. Yep, it’s a dead guy. Okay. Well, we’ll need, uh, forensics down here and a cid unit. I’m on it. So what do you think, dex? Recognize him? Do you think he could be a known associate of sonny’s?

The last people you have listed here — why did you stop working for them? Lovely family. Their youngest child went into junior high, so there was no job left, really. Oh, that makes sense. Um, I don’t want to seem pushy, but another family has already expressed interest in hiring me. But how often do you get a chance to live in a castle on an island?

[ Both chuckle ] Yeah. Uh, you know what? Avery’s mom and I have a few things to discuss. Um, thank you for your time. It was great meeting you. Of course. May I ask if there’s a time frame for you both to make a decision? Yeah. We’ll call you tomorrow. Alright, then. Right. It was terrific meeting you both. Right. Mr. Corinthos. Ms. Jerome. Mm. Ava: Good night.

[ Both sigh ] Ava? Yeah? What the hell’s going on? I’ll give you your phone back. All you got to do is agree to have dinner with me… right here in this beautiful hospital room.

[ Laughs ] You want to eat this bland hospital food? No, of course not. I’m talking about ordering some takeout from our favorite little italian spot.

[ Sighs ]

[ Monitor beeping ] Yeah. Uh, you know, that sounds nice. I got to be honest with you.

[ Breathes deeply ] I’m just not feeling it.

[ Sighs ] I see what you’re doing, and I appreciate it, but…

[ Beeping continues ] …I can’t fake a good mood.

[ Sighs lightly ] Look, I understand your frustration… and there are so many things about this situation that are — they’re out of our control. But there are some things that we can control, and one of those things are what we’re going to have for dinner tonight. So what’s it going to be? Your choice. A delicious pasta pomodoro or rubber chicken from the cafeteria? Pomodoro? Rubber chicken? Hmm? Hmm? You know I can’t say no to pomodoro. Good. Thank you.

[ Laughs ]

[ Sighs, chuckles ] I’m going to go order it right now, okay? Oh, oh, and a promise is a promise. Here is your precious, precious phone back.

[ Laughs ]

[ Beeping continues ] So I walk into a patient’s room, and I find amy changing a bedpan. Isn’t that what orderlies do? Yeah, that’s what I said. And then she explained that she had been gossiping about dr. Gatlin-holt and his new romance with ava jerome, and she knew it would get back to me and that I would just put her on bedpan duty, so she thought she’d get a head start and just do it anyway.

[ Both laugh ] It’s okay. You can see if the babysitter texted you. Oh, um, no, I’m being silly, right? I mean, if there was a problem, she’d call me. Finn, it’ll make you feel better. I don’t mind that you check your phone. Yeah? Yes. Okay, let me just…

[ Laughs ] One. One text from the babysitter. Um. “Violet went right to bed and didn’t ask for any extra stories.” See? Don’t you feel better? No. No, not really. I mean, this is the time of night where violet starts negotiating to stay up a little later or some extra stories. For her to go to bed just like that and not ask for anything — there’s something going on. Hmm, nothing from jake or aiden either. Mm-hmm. Wait a minute. Did you tell violet that we were having dinner tonight? Yes, I did. What about the boys? I didn’t tell them, but I have a feeling violet might have. Chase: Did you know I’ve never had an old-fashioned? Mmm. It is one of my favorite summertime drinks. Whoa, that is good. Mm. Mmm. This is so nice, isn’t it? Having the pool all to ourselves like this. Yeah, as long as we don’t get busted. I got to ask your dad the next time I see him. Ask him what? Were you always such a rule follower? Then I’ll ask ned if you were always such a rule breaker. And I bet that he would say that I was. Now that I think about it, both of my parents encouraged me to break the rules, in their own ways.

[ Sighs ] You know, I actually went through a rebellious stage. Oh, I’m going to need a lot more details, or it never happened. Oh, I can prove it. I had a motorcycle.

[ Scoffs ] I used to go skinny dipping in a lake, and then I would spend all night at a local casino.

[ Laughing ] Wait a minute. You — you did what? You heard me. Okay. You on a motorcycle — that’s very hot. The gambling, I could take it or leave it. But, uh, the skinny dipping? I-I don’t believe that for a second. Scout’s honor. Oh, yeah? Prove it. Nothing is going on. I told you — I haven’t been happy with pilar. And I just — I’m trying to find a nanny that we can agree on — that’s all — stop right there, ava. Who’s that betty woman, and what does she have on you?

[ Monitor beeping ] Curtis: “Unfortunately, there’s no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord. Treatment can improve a person’s quality of life, but this condition can’t be cured.”

[ Door opens ]

[ Singsong voice ] I have our dinner.

[ Normal voice ] And I know that it is piping hot because I waited at the front door for the delivery guy to drop it off. Here you go. I’m sure they thought that I was [Chuckles] Waiting for an ambulance with a patient in it.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, well, I’m, uh, sure the patient is… sad he didn’t wind up with you as his doctor. Oh, honey.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Beeping continues ] Mmm! Looks so good. Yeah. Hm.

[ Beeping continues ] It’s delicious. Good call, babe. Much better than the hospital food.

[ Inhales deeply ] I feel better already.

[ Exhales deeply ] So you think violet told jake and aiden that we were on a date tonight? Yeah. Look at this text from jake. “Enjoy dinner, mom.” Seems pretty innocent. I didn’t tell him we were having dinner. I just said I would be home later. Ahh, so violet texted jake and aiden, telling them that we were out to dinner and for them to be on their best behavior so we wouldn’t have any reason to end the date early.

[ Chuckles ] Ohh. Those boys would do anything for her. Ahh. But to give them fair credit, ever since cameron went away to college, they have…gotten really good at taking care of themselves. How bad are you missing cam? I try not to focus on him being gone. It’s not like he was home much anyway, you know, between soccer and working at kelly’s and dating josslyn. The good news is, is that he’s thriving at school, and every text I get, he sounds incredibly happy. So I think it’s fair to say that he’s living his best life.

[ Chuckles ] I’m really glad cam’s having a good time. But you kind of glossed over my question. I miss him so much it physically hurts.

[ Camera shutter clicking, siren wailing ]

[ Police radio chatter ] So, dex, does this guy work for sonny or not? Man, come on. You’ll have to ask your dad yourself. Okay. How did you wind up in this alley? Well, I was leaving general hospital, and I was walking home. Through an alley? Well, I was cutting through the alley. I went to throw my cup away in the dumpster, and I saw the guy’s feet sticking out. And that’s when you called the police? No. I decided I should get some more details. And I took a closer look, saw the man’s body, saw that he wasn’t moving, and that’s when I called it in. So, tell me, dex, what were you doing at general hospital? You’re scared — I can tell. And it takes a lot to frighten you.

[ Sighs ] You know, I really thought I was covering it a little better than that. Well, for most people, but not for me. Why do you think I was playing along with saying how perfect this — this nanny was? Well, I’m glad you did. Who are they threatening? My biological mother, delia. She lives in manhattan.

[ Sighs ] They said they would target her if I didn’t get this betty a position with access to your penthouse. Son of a bitch! I’m sorry, sonny! I didn’t really have a choice! I need more answers from you. Why are they making these threats against you? What does it have to do with me? And more importantly, if it involves my daughter, why am I hearing about this now?!

What do you mean, “prove it”? Well, if you’re telling the truth and you’re so comfortable skinny dipping, then you should have no problem getting in the pool and doing it right here. What?

[ Laughs ] Look, there’s nobody here except for me, and I’ve already seen it all. So, go for it, bad boy. Okay, I’ll do it… if you’ll join me.

[ Laughs ] No, this is — this is your thing. Chicken. I’m not chicken. I’m just being a lady. Okay. I have a better idea. How about a little, uh, friendly competition? Loser has to jump in the pool… buck-naked. You know I love a good challenge. What’s the bet?

[ Laughs ] As much as I miss cameron, I know being in california is so good for him. Having his first love break his heart was painful. He needed to start over. And now he’s on the soccer team. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] Doesn’t mean you don’t miss him. Yeah. And I’m already thinking that it’s not that far away that jake’s going to be in college, and I can’t even imagine aiden leaving me.

[ Sighs ] They’re growing up. They’re becoming more independent by the day.

[ Chuckles ] You did an amazing job raising them. Thanks. I’m really super proud of them. It does make me sad that cameron’s childhood is basically over, and soon jake and aiden’s will be, too. I’m just really grateful this head nurse position came about when it did because it’s going to keep me busy. Mm-hmm. And now you have less free time than anyone I know.

[ Laughs ] Can I ask you a question? Of course. Tell me all the things you’d do if you had all the time in the world. See? It’s good, isn’t it?

[ Chuckles ] It’s kind of making me regret letting my cooking skills slide as much as I did over the years.

[ Sighs ] I don’t think I realized how much you enjoyed cooking. Mm-hmm. Yeah. Oh, yeah. Especially when trina was younger. I would arrange my work schedule so that I could be home in time to make dinner almost every single night, barring some sort of emergency. And then, when trina got home, she would sit at the dining-room table and she would do her homework while I cooked. It was kind of our time to connect and tell each other about our day.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I’m just realizing that maybe you don’t want to hear about trina’s childhood because you weren’t there and… aah. No, portia, I’m not feeling that way at all. I’m eager to learn about how trina was growing up. It makes me happy to know that you guys have such a special connection, and… I want to know all there is to know about my daughter. Good. I’ll be glad to tell you everything that there is to know about trina’s past. Because I know that you and trina, you are going to work out your future together. Yeah. I know that, too. There’s a man… mason gatlin. Gatlin as in austin gatlin-holt? Yeah. Huh. Apparently he’s austin’s cousin from pautuck.

[ Chuckles ] And he’s been pressuring me — by pressuring, I mean threatening me to get information about you and this — this company, pikeman. There’s got to be more to the story than that. Let’s go. Well, that’s the problem. I don’t know anything more. I mean, apparently mason is just following orders from whoever is really pulling the strings. Mason told me to search your penthouse. The only time I was left there alone, I tried, but of course, you’re — you keep your — your home office locked. And then pilar showed up, and that put an end to any potential snooping. I-I told mason I couldn’t give him what he wanted, and then he came up with the idea to replace avery’s nanny with a nanny he could control. So this mason’s making threats against you to get information on me. Can you just fill me in on one more thing?

[ Sighs ] Where does your boyfriend, austin… fit into this? Chase: We are going to use this bowl of nuts for our competition. Whoever can toss and catch more peanuts in their mouth wins. And the bet is the loser has to get in the pool nekkid.

[ Laughs ] Did you just say “nekkid”? You are so immature. I can’T. We are two grown adults making a bet to go skinny dipping in a pool of one of the nicest hotels. I think all of this is a little immature. Not to mention breaking the rules. I already told you I could break the rules. Okay. Let’s do this. Ladies first. Easy peasy. Alright. Do you practice this at night?

[ Laughs ] Oh! I got eight in a row. You’re up. Oh. Oh, we’re in the groove. Oh.

[ Sighs ] I got nine in a row. Nine beats eight. So it looks like you’re going in, brook lynn.

[ Sighs ]

The driver’s license in his wallet said the dead guy’s name is gordon stevens. We’re running his prints and doing a record check to see if he has any prior arrests.

[ Police radio chatter ] Anything else? We’re still waiting on the official autopsy report. Alright. Let me know what comes back from that records check, alright? Absolutely.

[ Police radio chatter, siren wailing ] Am I free to go? Uh, no, dex, you’re not free to go. You still haven’t answered my question. What were you doing at G.H.? I was there checking on curtis ashford. Trust me, sonny, mason’s been pressuring and blackmailing austin, just like he’s been doing to me. Austin doesn’t want to have anything to do with his cousin, but so far, he hasn’t found a way to get out from under him. I-in fact, austin’s been scrambling to help me. It was austin who conveniently found avery, who got lost at the — at the park, right?

[ Sighs ] And you weren’t just a — a — a concerned mother. You immediately insisted that she was kidnapped. Well…

[ Sighs ] Austin orchestrated the whole thing as a way for you to lose faith in pilar. I had no part of the plan. He did it on his own. I had no knowledge of it whatsoever. So his goal was to get pilar fired so she would be replaced with a plant from mason. Is that right? Yeah. Oh. Okay. And believe me, I was furious about it, too. But — but please keep in mind that avery was never in any actual danger. She wasn’t even frightened. She just ran off after a balloon. Yeah. Yes. That — that’s why it makes sense that pilar got that — where she thought she got that call from her grandmother.

[ Breathes sharply ] You know what? Whatever differences we’ve had in the past, I know you would never endanger our child. No. No, of course not. Why did you not tell me about this the minute you heard they were thinking of planting a nanny to take care of our daughter? Now, I don’t know if my pomodoro was as good as the one that we just had.

[ Chuckles ] But it was still really good, if I do say so myself. Mm. Cooking for my loved ones always made me so happy.

[ Chuckles ] I can see that.

[ Sighs ] You know, I think when trina went off to college, that’s when I stopped cooking. My work schedule, it just got so busy. And then I became more and more reliant on takeout. And those food delivery apps — they’re just a little too convenient.

[ Monitor beeping ] But, um, now that I’m going to be cutting back on my hours at work, I can make it a priority to be home in time to make dinner. Why exactly are you cutting back on work hours? I think we should make it best two out of three.

[ Clears throat ] Why? I already won. Why would I mess with that? Are you saying you’re convinced that you won’t beat me again? No, I’m saying I already won. Why would I gamble on a sure thing? Unless you’re saying you’re not willing to live up to what we agreed upon. Of course I’m not saying that. A bet is a bet. And I never back out of a bet. What about the security cameras out here? You weren’t so concerned about security cameras when you thought

i was the one that was going to be doing the striptease. Oh, that’s what you expect of me? A strip show? You’re damn right. Well, in that case, I’m going to need some inspiration. Don’t move. What are you doing? You won! Let’s just say… I’m willing to pay for your debt. Because that kiss was more than worth it.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Water splashes ] I don’t let myself think about it very often because there’s just not enough time. But every now and then, I think about going back to painting. Yeah? You like to paint? Yeah. Yeah, I did it for years, and then I got back into it when I fell in love with franco. Oh, that was weird. Was that weird? Sorry. [ Chuckles ] No, no, don’T. Don’t apologize. It’s — it’s not weird. I — it’s not weird at all. I mean, uh… I know it’s hard to believe, but I-I-I’ve had past relationships, too.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, I know. Yeah. But still, sometimes, it’s — it’s hard to shake those histories, right? I mean…you loved him. He loved you. I can see why. Sorry to interrupt, uh, but the kitchen is closing soon. Would you two care to order dessert? The kitchen’s closing? I… oh, my goodness. We’re the last people here. Oh, I’m — I’m so sorry we kept the staff late like this. It’s not a problem, dr. Finn. You can have the table as long as you want. It’s up to you. Would you like dessert? I would love that.

[ Water splashes gently ] Would you look at that? Detective harrison chase has a wild side.

[ Water splashing ] I told you I could prove it. Thanks for the towel.

[ Chuckling ] Well, I appreciate what you did, and that view was spectacular — not to sound possessive, but I would like to keep that view for myself. I don’t need the metro court guests getting an eyeful. Not to mention, if you had gotten caught skinny dipping in the pool, the hotel would have called the cops, also known as your colleagues, and that would have been really embarrassing. No, that’s actually — that’s just a misdemeanor.

[ Chuckles ] But now you know… that I’m willing to break the rules — for you. Oh, this — this is so decadent and not like me at all.

[ Chuckles ] Are you talking about the dessert? The dessert. Being the last people in the restaurant. Keeping the waiter late.

[ Chuckles ] What? Are you all done? You don’t want any more? Yeah. I want more. I’m cutting back on my hours at work so I can spend more time with you here at the hospital.

[ Monitor beeping ] And I know how eager that you are to get home, but I think we both need to face the fact that your recovery is going to be a process.

[ Beeping continues ] Your prognosis hasn’t been determined yet, and we just don’t know so many things. We don’t know if you’ve lost the use of your legs in the short term… or maybe longer. But either way, we’re going to adapt. You sound like you have some very specific thoughts in mind. Well… as much as I love our beach house, there’s a lot of stairs in that house, and maybe it would better suit us to rent someplace that’s all one level. Then you don’t have to deal with any stairs at all. I don’t want us to give up our home. I’m just trying to plan for our future, babe.

[ Sighs ] You know — you know what we can do? Okay. We can hire a contractor. A contractor can come, and he can modify the house, and he can make it more livable for you. No. That’s not what you’re going to do. What do you mean? Look, if I’m never going to walk again — we don’t know if that’s the case, curtis — but it’s a likely possibility. And if that is the case, you’re not going to remodel our home. What you’re going to do…

[ Breathes sharply ] …Is let me go. Josslyn and i were in the park with trina the night curtis got shot. We took her to the hospital. And, look, trina’s been so worried about her father, and she’s joss’s best friend, so I just wanted to see how curtis was doing. Wow. That’s — that’s really nice of you, dex. I was convinced that you were doing something for sonny at the hospital. Falconeri, heard back on the records check on the victim. Wait here. Well, I guess you’re — uh, you’re free to go, dex. If we have any more questions, we know where to find you. Actually, you know what? This guy — guess he was from pautuck — did time at pentonville. Any of that ring a bell to you? If this mason character has been threatening you for months, especially when you knew it involved our daughter, why didn’t you come to me? I-I thought that I could handle it myself. I don’t buy it! S-sonny, I — no, this mason guy has something on you!

[ Sighs ] He has leverage! What is it? What does he know that I don’t?! What? Mason knows that I killed nikolas.

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[Together] Surprise! Doing watts. Here. See you tomorrow. This is the last rotation chart for the week. Signed and approved. Thanks, boss. Wow. “Boss” — that’S… it’s got kind of a nice ring to it. Oh, so you’re a springsteen fan? Yeah, that’s me, born to run.

[ Laughs ] So is that it? You clocked out for the night? Yes.

[ Exhales deeply ] Good, because, uh, you remember when we talked about being more direct with one another? So, in the spirit of being more direct… I’m just gonna stop talking and — and — and come out and — and ask this. Yeah, ask away. Would you like to go to dinner with me tonight?

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hey, I can’t talk now. I’m about to meet the nanny that mason has forced on me. Everything is gonna be just fine. Have a martini. Mm, done. This nanny, though… she’s just there to spy on sonny? Avery won’t be in any danger, right? No. Uh, the only way avery is in danger is if we don’t do what mason says. We play along, everything will be okay. Um, I should probably go, though, so call me later with the details.

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

[ Dramatic music plays ] En garde. En garde. Okay, here we go. Let’s go. Oh! Oh! Got you. Smack!

[ Chuckles ]

[ Exhales deeply ] Can we stay out here longer, daddy? Uh, yeah, sure, bud. Just let me talk to your mom for a second, okay? Okay. Alright. Have you heard from nina yet? No, not a word. I can’t believe she didn’t make it. I mean, the least she could do was text, but…

[ Exhales deeply ] This isn’t like her. I mean, she would reach out and let me know if she couldn’t come. I hope nothing is wrong. You know, I wasn’t — I wasn’t at all really for nina seeing all the kids, but I was trying to be supportive, so I went along with it. But it is so irresponsible for her not to just show up at all. I mean, come on, we held wiley out of camp for two days so it would be safe for her to visit in the bubble. We went out of our way, and she doesn’t even show up? Well, maybe there is a reasonable explanation. Like, something important came up at the last minute. What’s more important than her seeing her daughter and her grandchild?

[ Elevator bell dings ] Don’t worry about it. I got a lot of contacts at ferncliff, right? And I’ll have somebody look out for sasha while we sort this out. Thank you. Thank you. I’m just so worried about her. But thank you so much for helping. What — what are you — you are always there for me and the people I care about. And you do not know how

[Chuckles] I appreciate that. Thank you. Sonny, I’m supposed to be at the gatehouse. What’s wrong? Willow — she finally agreed to a visit with her… hey, hey. …And the kids are going to think that I don’t care. You need to relax.

[ Breathing deeply ] They’re going to understand once you tell them what’s going on with sasha. Okay, okay, okay. Really. Alright, hopefully she’ll just understand, and she won’t hold it against me. Well, I know someone else who might. Like who?

[ Soft music playing ] Cyrus. Really too bad that we got interrupted yesterday in the visiting center, because I wasn’t done with you. Clearly, you have anger toward me for some reason. The good book has taught me peace and patience, so it’s best not to let it escalate. Well, it wouldn’t escalate if you answered the question. Are you responsible for curtis getting shot?

Are you asking me out on a date? Yes, I am. A-a date. Hmm. Well, this is awkward. Is it? Uh, wait, wait, is it — is it — is it awkward because, uh, you’re — you’re — you’re turning me down, or — or is it awkward because you’re just gonna say no? Well, it’s just because I had already planned on asking you out tonight, but you beat me to it.

[ Laughs ] Really? Really. In fact, I already made reservations at the… together: Port charles grill. You didn’T. I did. Well, one of us is gonna have to change the reservation. I’ll cancel. I don’t think your reputation can take the hit as well as mine. You’re probably right. I’m a mess. But I’m a mess who’s really looking forward to seeing you tonight.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Yuri! Oh! What a great surprise. I love the beard.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Laughs ] I thought you’d still be helping mayor collins and valentin in russia. I had a very difficult journey. Had to make sure they have safe passage through the north. I had local people I know help us travel as far as we can, but, still, very dangerous trip. You’re incredible to risk your safety for them. Just another reason why I’m crazy about you.

[ Chuckles ] Crazy? It means I really like you and I’m glad you’re back. Oh. [ Chuckles ] Okay. I couldn’t stop thinking about you. I think about you all the time. Which is why I’m here. There’s something important I need to discuss with you. Thoreau wrote this work in a place like this. Unlike you, he made good use of his incarceration. He didn’t antagonize others. Answer the question. What is this incident you’re referring to? There was a shooting at the metro court pool. My friend, curtis ashford, was hit. You remember him, don’t you, renault? Curtis was of little interest to me until jordan and taggert dragged him into our affairs. So why would I care about what happens to him? Yeah, maybe you don’t, but he wasn’t the only one there. Sonny corinthos was also there. We both know that you’d love nothing more than to take him out.

[ Knock on door ] Hi. Josslyn, what are you doing here? I wanted to talk to you. And you got in late last night, you left early this morning. I had to track you down on the family app. Is everything okay? Well, I got a call from a classmate’s mother. Okay. She asked me to put in a good word with you and let you know that she was interested. Interested in what? Our house. Apparently, you’re selling it. If you’re thinking carly and michael would hold it against you, you got that wrong. They would understand that you’re late visiting willow because of the sasha situation. They’re not gonna blame you. You’re right. I’m so sorry. It’s just, because I am worried about sasha, I just think that my frustration is misplaced. If I blame carly or michael, then it takes away a little bit of that fear. And I’m sorry. You’re right. We’re all thinking about sasha, especially you, because you thought she was your daughter. You need to go to willow, tell her about sasha. Um, I got to meet with — with ava tonight, so… I’ll give you an update. Okay. Alright? You always know what to say to make me feel better.

[ Laughs ] Thank you. [ Chuckles ] Alright. Wish me luck. I’ll check in later. Alright. Alrighty, mason, this better be good.

[ Knock on door ][ Door opens ] Ms. Jerome, ms. Rutherford, your appointment, has arrived. Ah, well, it’s such a pleasure to meet you, ms. Rutherford. I’m so happy you chose my résumé. And, wow, I’ve never met anyone that has their own butler.

[ Chuckles ] Yes, well, I tried managing things on my own, but things were falling through the cracks.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll bet. This place is huge. Well, thank you, giles. That’ll be all.

[ Door closes ] Okay, well, I see here that you majored in early childhood development at the — let’s not, shall we? That relic you call a butler is gone, so drop the formality. This bogus résumé could say that I studied under mother teresa, and it still wouldn’t matter. We both know this job is mine and there’s nothing you can do about it.

Is everything okay?

Da. But while I was away, I realized it’s been one year since we started seeing each other. Can’t believe it’s been so long since the quartermaine picnic. And the sicilian thunderbolt. Well, I’ve never been happier than this past year. And that’s because of you. Well, I feel very much the same, which is why I feel the time is right for me to give you something. What’s this?

[ Chuckles ] Open and see. It is a key to my apartment. I’d like for you to come and go as you please, even if you have a late hospital shift. I know it’s big step, but — I hate to cut you off. There’s just something really important I have to take care of first. Please, please, don’t go. Okay, there are a few things I have to take care of first, and then I have to change. Okay. Keep in mind, I’m getting ready in the locker room. I’m sure you’ll look amazing.

[ Chuckles ] See you at 8:00? Okay. Okay. Oh, and by the way — what? Um, I’m buying. No. Yes. No arguments. What do you mean, no arguments? That’s ridiculous. Nope, sorry. What? I take it that’s a good sign for the both of you. Chief, my lips are sealed. Fair enough. But if you have a moment, I need to speak with you. Mm-hmm. It’s been weeks, and you haven’t followed up. About? My offer. Becoming my co-chief.

[ Cellphone rings ] Valentin. I have no idea what you’re talking about. My only interest now is in knowing god and doing his work. You don’t actually expect me to believe that, do you? Well, you shouldn’T. Given my reputation and past misdeeds, you have to take my word for it.

[ Inhales deeply ] But that would require you having faith in me. Look, you and curtis risked your lives to bring my nephew home after he fell into victor’s clutches. So I would never bring harm upon you or mr. Ashford. Quite the contrary. I am forever in your debts. Book: Scram. I take it these guys aren’t friends of yours? I’m really sorry you had to find out that way. Mom, why wouldn’t you tell me that you put our house on the market? I said we had to downsize. I assumed you knew that meant selling the house. No, I didn’t know that. You never made that official. Well, I-I just wanted to have an open house to see what kind of offers I would get. Selling the house is the last thing I want to do. I’ve watched all my kids grow up there. It’s really special to me. Mom, please let me help you. I do not care about dipping into my trust fund. Josslyn, I cannot accept any financial help from drew, sonny, or michael because of legal implications. There’s no way in hell I’m going to drag you into it. And besides, I have a backup plan. Mm. And what would that be? You’re looking at it.

[ Knock on door ] Alright. Nina, hey, you’re late. Amelia’s asleep and wiley’s about to go to bed. Michael. It’s fine. I’m so sorry. Can I? Yeah. Thank you. Hi, willow. I’m — um… wiley, hi! Hi, grandma nina! Hi, sweetheart! I haven’t seen you in a long time. Oh, I know. I know, I know. And I am so glad that you didn’t forget about me. Look how handsome you are. You know, I heard that you were a very, very brave boy when mommy was sick. I love your haircut. What are you — what are you playing? H-hey, uh, wiley, buddy, can I talk to your grandma nina for a second? Okay. Look, nina, we don’t need you bringing up the fact that his mommy was sick. He has to live with that every single day. Also, you’re supposed to be here to visit with willow. You didn’t have the decency to show up on time, and… I understand why you’re upset, I do, but can I explain why I was late? I was at the hospital. Is everything okay? No. It’s sasha, and she’s far from okay. What’d you find out? I did exactly as you said, boss. I kept eyes on dr. Gatlin-holt since yesterday at the grill. Mm-hmm. Nothing really to report. Then he — he seemed a little, uh, agitated after he got a text message, and he bolted, so I followed him to his office. Alright. Stay with him. See what you can find out. Well, it didn’t take you long to drop the fraulein maria act. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure how this was gonna play out. Were you an — an unwitting accomplice or an eager associate of mason’s? Let me spell it out for you. When the kid’s father arrives, you’re gonna gush about how impressed you were by me and I’m the perfect fit for the job. And what makes you think that sonny corinthos will be fooled by you? He’s come across a lot of con artists in his day. Perhaps I’m not being clear. Selling me to corinthos is your job, not mine. And your pitch better be convincing, because there’ll be consequences if you fail. Yeah, yeah, I know. Mason’s made it very clear that he’s got my life in his hands. I’m — I’m very well aware of the consequences. But it’s not just your life. What are you implying? How long has it been since you called your mother?

What the hell has mason done to my mother? This isn’t the first time she’s been mentioned. Why don’t you give delia a ring and ask her yourself? I bet the sunsets are gorgeous from up here.

[ Waves crashing in distance ] Something I can help you with? Seems gordon here wants to extort some additional funds from us. Yep. That’s what I hear. Was never part of the plan, gordon, and you know it. Plans change. Besides, you never told me I’d be in sonny corinthos’ crosshairs. That wasn’t part of the deal. Ohhh, I guess your cuz didn’t tell you. Corinthos seems awfully protective of austin here. Makes me think I’m gonna need some more coin to stay quiet. 100 grand should do it.

[ Chuckles ] So either you show me the money or I tell corinthos what you’ve been doing behind his back. Mother. Hi. Wh-what took you so long to pick up? Yeah, yeah, I know. I know. I know. I know. I’m sorry. I know it’s been a long time since I’ve called. Uh, things have been, uh, pretty hectic, um, but I miss ya, and, uh, just wanted to say hi and make sure everything’s okay, make sure you’re okay. Oh, you — you have a date, do you? [ Chuckles nervously ] W-wait. What do you mean, he’s “the dangerous type”? I don’t believe this. I thought sasha was doing so much better. I did, too. Maybe it was just wishful thinking.

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m gonna make some calls. I’m gonna see what I can find out, okay? Yeah. I feel like all I’ve been doing since I walked through those doors is apologize. But I am sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you, but I thought you deserved to know what was going on. I appreciate it. A-and it’s — it’s better to hear it from you than…see it on the news. Yeah. Oh.

[ Chuckles softly ] Wiley. He looks so happy and carefree, doesn’t he? It’s a nice reminder to us adults to look at the positive things when we’re going through something really challenging. Yeah, I know.

[ Chuckles ] I was so afraid my illness was going to affect his spirit. But then I look at that sweet smile on his face…

[ Chuckles ] Kids are just so resilient.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Well, if anyone asks me, I’d say he gets it from you.

[ Both chuckle ] You know, I’m — I’m sorry. If I ever come on too strong, you’ll let me know, right? And I will — I will do better. You’ve already been better. I’ve noticed you’ve been trying harder, especially when it comes to carly, and… …I really appreciate that. What am I looking at? Okay, sit down. Alright, you know that grandma bobbie went to amsterdam for a few months to help get luke’s affairs settled, right? Yes, I do. That’s why they cut back on the kelly’s hours this summer. Yeah. I’m not following. I was debating whether I was gonna sell the house or not. And then diane showed up and she told me she had found a loophole that would help me get back on my feet financially. Okay. The state of new york and the federal government recognizes that a parent can gift their child with a property… or a business.

[ Chuckles ] What are you saying? That you own kelly’s now? I sure do. I’ve been entrusted with our family institution. Hey, mr. Librarian. I was telling my buddy about “pet sematary.” Why don’t you go fetch that book for us? No, no, no, no. You don’t need to do that. Um, you may not realize, but these shelves are cataloged. You could probably handle finding it yourself. Yeah. I guess you’re right. Must have taken a long time to organize these shelves, huh?

[ Grunts ]

[ Books clattering ]

[ Shouts ] Do we have a problem here? Yeah, we do.

I know who you are. You’re that pencil-pushing ceo. How’d a soft guy like you get tossed in with us? I’m also an ex-navy seal. You sure you want to test me? I think this is the book you were looking for. We’re done here. Thanks, old times.

[ Book thuds ]

[ Door thuds ] Valentin. I can barely hear you. Did you make it to the north safely? I can’t understand word. Bad connection. Are you and mayor collins safe?

Vitaju? Vitaju? You were — you were — you were serious about that? Absolutely. The board’s been hounding me for weeks to name a deputy, and I can’t think of anyone I trust more to be my number two than you. Didn’t portia already turn you down? Okay, so you’re my second choice… mm-hmm. …But I still think you’d be a great fit for the position. Yeah, yeah. I don’t think I’m the right guy for the job. I just don’t like all that administrative stuff. But you’re a department head, which already involves “administrative stuff.” No, it’s not the same thing.

[ Scoffs ] Look, I get it. Oncology was always my passion. I didn’t think I’d be happy giving up the day-to-day contact with patients, but I knew I could do more good as chief of staff, and you can, too. Well, I just — I don’t know, terry. I don’t know. Think of it as the ultimate holistic form of treatment. You wouldn’t just be diagnosing patients as they come through the door. You’d be diagnosing the entire hospital and helping match the right healer with the right patient. Sure, your hands won’t get as dirty, there’s no denying that, but you’d play a role in every single life saved under this roof. Alright. You don’t have to answer now. Just promise me you’ll think about it? I promise. Thank you. Okay.

[ Cellphone rings ] Hey, michael. Hey. Uh, nina’s here, and she told us about sasha. How bad is it? Well, I wish I had some good news, um, but I don’T. Sasha assaulted somebody at the metro court pool. They arrested her and took her to ferncliff. Ferncliff? For the criminally insane? That — that’s — that was the only option? They couldn’t have held her at G.H.? There’s gotta be something we can do. I’m on it, michael. Um, I talked to her doctors, and I’m a big donor at ferncliff and shadybrook, so she’s gonna be looked after. Alright. Thanks, dad. Yeah. Thanks. I’ll get back to you. Sonny’s suspicious of our operation and… you didn’t think it was wise to tell me that? Okay, calm down. Gordon’s exaggerating about what happened at the restaurant. Sonny’s only interested in me because of my relationship with ava. They share a child together, right? So, now that ava and i are somewhat involved, sonny’s just paying some extra attention to me, that’s all. I don’t care about some scene out of “fraternity row.” I just want my money — now. Am I gonna get it or not? My associate will meet you by the main entrance. Don’t worry, you’ll get everything you’re owed. But let me be clear, after this, you don’t step foot in this state again, understood? Sorry, I was here visiting a sick friend, and I must have gotten turned around. Yeah, well, you need an appointment to access the physicians’ offices, but it didn’t really seem like you just got turned around. It kind of seemed like you were about to break into…

[ Doors slide ] …Dr. Gatlin-holt’s office. I just got lost. Nothing more to it than that, nurse, um… baldwin. It’s nurse baldwin. But you probably know me better as cameron webber’s mother. Look, I know exactly what happened between you, josslyn, and my son. I also know that you work for sonny and he’s taken you under his wing. Nothing good will come of that. So whatever you’re up to, there’s no place for it on my watch, understood? Or do I need to call security? No, no. Uh, all good here. You just met this man, and, um, he’s taking you away to a cabin in — in pautuck?

[ Breathes shakily ] Mother, you barely know him. Are — are you sure that’s a good idea? No, no, mother, please don’t rush off the phone, I —

[ Sighs ]

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[ Waves crashing in distance ]

You know, I could get usedto living in a place like this. It’s like a thousand times bigger than my place. That’s close enough. I hope you weren’t getting any ideas. I’d hate for your mother to have to pay for the results of your hot temper.

[ Screams ] Boss, it’s me. Yeah, I-I couldn’t get into the doc’s office, but there’s another player in the mix I saw meeting with him. He matches the description of the guy you said was harassing austin at the restaurant. I’m gonna tail him and see where it leads.

[ Both chuckle ] Look, I-I don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but… you have made a real effort to respect my boundaries. You’ve — you’ve clearly done as I asked and let go of your vendetta against carly before anyone got hurt. Nina: No, martin, I haven’t changed my mind. Just the opposite. I want you to go all out and expose drew and carly for engaging in insider trading. Well, believe me, willow, I definitely wish that I handled things differently. I get it. And I-I know — I know how important it is for you to be a part of my family. And I-I see how you dropped everything to be there for sasha when she needed you. And… it’s — it’s been a while since I’ve — I’ve seen that side of you. I-I’m not saying we —

[ Chuckles ] I’m not saying we start with a clean slate, but maybe there is a way just to see if we can… fit into each other’s lives now, rather than just [Chuckles] Accepting that we don’T.

[ Chuckles ] Carly: Can you believe it? Ruby, luke, your grandmother, and now me? Bobbie sold me this place for one dollar. I mean, I’m going to pay her back the real price eventually. And I know business has been slow. I’m gonna fix the rooms upstairs… mom. …And then I’m — you’re not gonna live upstairs, are you? Oh, god no, josslyn.

[ Chuckles ] I’m not there yet. But I do want to rent it to pcu students or the interns at G.H. I mean, this place used to be the heart of port charles. I’m gonna restore it back to its original glory. No, I’m gonna make it bigger and better. I know it’s not gonna be the metro court, but I think that — mom, listen. That all sounds amazing, okay? But you could get the metro court back. You just have to let me help you. Or dad help you. Joss. I have benefited from the financial safety net provided by your father and sonny for a very long time. But I’ve always been able to stand on my own two feet, and I’m not gonna stop now. I know this isn’t as big as the metro court, but having raised you, I know firsthand small things turn into something big. Thank you. I appreciate it. Let’s make something real clear here, okay? This doesn’t make us friends. I don’t like bullies. That’s the only reason I stood up for you. You know, before I found god, one would have described me as a bully. Yeah, well, I still think you are. Which makes me wonder why you caved to that guy. I heard you were tougher than that. Good book tells us to turn the other cheek. I think it’s more than that. ‘Cause you were scared. So, if these guys are targeting you, you just gotta tell the warden. I-I-I can handle myself, okay? If you’re worried about them retaliating for reporting them, look, I already got a target on my back. I’ve got nothing to lose. I could just go and tell the warden myself. But the warden is the last person who would help me. Especially if it means crossing them. Just — what is that supposed to mean?

Hi. Good evening, sir. Uh, I have a — good evening. I have a reservation tonight for — for two at 8:00 P.M. Under the name finn. F-I-n-N. I have you right here, sir. Give me one moment. Sure. Oh, I’m glad you haven’t left yet. I know you want me to wait, but you don’t like my gift and you run off, so I’m sorry it upset you. It was meant to make you happy.

[ Stammers ] I am happy. I was just surprised, that’s all. I’ve been flying solo for so long, it threw me for a second. Giving me your key means so much. I actually have something for you. Oh. It’s the spare key to my place I keep in my desk, but it’s in better hands with you. Obviously, I didn’t have time to get a meaningful keychain, but it’ll do. Thank you. Are you okay? You seem distracted. I didn’t mean to worry you when I ran off earlier. No, no, it’s not you. I got phone call from valentin. I can barely hear him, and the line went dead. And when I tried to call back, I can’t get through. It was an international call. It was probably just a bad connection. I hope so. But I have bad feeling that valentin and mayor collins are in trouble. I may have spoken out of turn. Just, you need to keep your head down and don’t ask questions about book and his associates. Why? Are they gonna come after me? It’s not just them. There are other factors at play here. And I would hate to see you become a victim. Listening to you talk, I would almost believe that you’re a changed man. Except I know better.

[ Chuckles ] You know, faith can change people, mr. Cain. If you come to our services, you’ll see. Hmm. I’ll pass. Well, then, may I offer you a word of advice? You need some kind of family to survive behind these walls. If you won’t join my flock, then I strongly suggest you find another. You inspire me. I’m very proud of how you’re handling all of this. I just worry about you. I get that this can be a little scary. And it will be tough if we have to sell the house. But it’s just a small bump in the road, josslyn. I already told you, I’m going to get everything back that I lost. And not just for me, but for you and donna and avery. This is just the first step of an amazing journey. You have no idea how long I have waited to hear you say that. No promises, just baby steps? Yeah. Baby steps. Yeah. Hi. Grandma nina, look what I brought. Oh! Nina: [ Silly voice ] “Hi. I’m soldier guy. You want to go and –” hey, uh, sorry, it’s time for this little cowboy to get to bed. I-I guess that’s my cue.

[ Chuckles ] Um, thank you so much for this. It’s very special. Hey, think fast. Oh! Nice catch!

[ Laughs ] Okay. Can you come visit again soon, grandma nina? We’ll see, sweetie. Well, un– until then, wiley. Good night.

[ Door closes ] Feel better now that you got that out of your system? I want to know who this man is that’s trying to seduce my mother. Relax, lady. He’s just a friend who’s keeping an eye on delia for us, that’s all. Call him off. I’m not gonna play ball with you or with mason as long as my mother’s involved. Are you listening to me at all? I think you’re forgetting who calls the shots here. I’m sorry. A-am I interrupting? Thank you for handling this. Sonny’s got eyes on me now, so the last thing we need is gordon bringing extra attention to us. So, yeah, hopefully, the guy’ll just take the money and run. Yeah. Have you not learned anything from me, cuz?

[ Wrapper rustling ] I make my own luck.

[ Siren wailing in distance ]

[ Door closes ] Hey. You okay?

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