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daddy! Hey, girl. You just wake up? What have you been doing? What do you think?

[ Laughs ] Uh, watching cartoons? Yeah. You like that, huh?

[ Laughs ] Do you wanna have breakfast with me and mommy? Well, that depends on what’s on the menu. You know. Something from a box? Well, why don’t you get dressed, make the bed, and we’ll think of something else. How’s that? Go. Go, go.

[ Laughs ] Oh, you know what? I should have — I should have asked you first if that’s all right. It’s fine. It’s fine. So, I have news. Let me guess — you’re getting married. Oh, you heard? I saw. I was at the metro court last night. I guess congratulations are in order. Ava, oh, my god. I have no choice. I just — I have one option. It’s time for the gloves to come off. What? What the hell does that mean? It means I-I can’t continue to let carly come between me and my family. Right, which is why you stupidly and impulsively sicced the sec on her, which could definitely backfire and tank not only your relationship with sonny but any potential relationship with your daughter. I know, I know, I know. I just — I have to make sure that these charges against carly, they stick and she goes away for a good long time. Hey, molly. It’s me again. Uh, look, I won’t keep blowing up your phone. I just — I can’t remember if I said “I’m sorry” in that last message, but I am. And I love you. Just call me back, okay? Or, even better, come home.

[ Knock on door ] Aunt stella. This is a surprise. And judging by your face, not a welcome one. No, no, just the opposite. You… you’re exactly who I need.

The role of molly lansing-davis is temporarily being played by holiday mia kriegel. Hey, hey. Oh, honey, honey. Molly, what’s wrong? Everything’s falling apart. You know I am always happy to see you. Maybe. But something’s weighing on you. I can tell. What is it? You are giving me way too much credit. No, I’m not. I’m actually not giving you enough credit, jordan. Portia, stop.

[ Sighs ] I’m not the person you think I am. Well. [ Scoffs ] That’s dramatic. I just mean… I don’t deserve all this praise… especially considering what I’ve done. Why? What have you done?

[ Elevator bell dings ] Hi.

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Molly, what did the doctors say? Wait. Doctors? What are you talking about? You said that everything was fine. Everything will be fine, right? This is not life-threatening. It’s going to be fine. Molly, what’s wrong? I’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis. So the biopsy confirmed it. How bad is it? It’s not good. I mean, it’s not gonna kill me or anything, but it’s where the tissue from the uterus grows outside the uterus. Yeah, I’ve heard of endometriosis. It’s really painful. Isn’t it? It can be. Comes and goes. Ohh. Molly, I’m so sorry. Yeah, me too. Me three. Well, w-what can we do for you? That’s just it. There’s — there’s nothing to do. The doctors can give you something for the pain, right? Yeah. The pain is manageable. It’s — it’s the rest. Tj and I may never be able to have a baby. Molly and I have — we’ve been trying to get pregnant. Oh, tj, that’s wonderful! But I’m guessing you’re having a hard time. We just learned that… medical challenges means it might not happen for us. So… baby, I’m so sorry. I can see you’re heartbroken. Oh, and I imagine molly is, too. And I didn’t help. I was just thanking jordan for all that she did for trina. But, of course, she is too humble to accept it. Um, I do appreciate you running interference while we were on the island. And while I was safe in port charles, you were the one in harm’s way. Well, I thank you both.

[ Laughs ] It’s, you know, because of your teamwork. That’s why trina’s home. Dr. Robinson, I had a question about the patient in 1004. Oh, of course. Of course. Excuse me. What did I walk in on? What do you mean? You looked like you were about to say something to portia. About our kiss? I considered it. Jordan, promise me you won’t do that. Why? Because you’re still not sure what it meant? Or because you’ve decided it didn’t matter? Hey. Curtis. Hi. Hi, anna. Hi, jordan. I should get going. Whoa. Air’s a bit charged in here. You need me? That’s exactly what I’ve been trying to figure out. I’ve bee n assured by martinthat no one is going to find out that I was behind the anonymous tip. I’M…protected. Well, from the government finding out, maybe, but, I mean, people in port charles, you know, they can put two and two together. No, I get that. I get that. That’s why I need carly gone. Don’t you see? Without carly looming over everything, I have a clear path to be with sonny and to try to forge a relationship with my daughter. Oh, you’re dreaming big. Why not? Why not? Don’t I get to be happy, ava? To be with the man that I love and try to get to know my daughter? Why does carly get the storybook ending while the rest of us are left with nothing? I know nina’s not your first choice.

[ Scoffs ] Good thing it’s not my choice, then. It’s your life, sonny, and you got to live it. Yeah. That’s the plan. Yep. So why’d you come by? Just to fill me in? Well — no, I wanted to tell donna, but I don’t know if you want me to do it by myself or you want to do it together. Well, what’s the rush? I mean, did you and nina set a date? No, nothing like that. It’s just that, uh, avery saw nina’s engagement ring. Oh. Yeah. Well, we all know how much avery likes to spread the good news, right? Yeah, she likes to spread the news. But I’m gonna tell all my kids, obviously. But I would not tell donna without talking to you first. No. I get it. I understand. It’s up to you. I’ll just follow your lead. I think you already folded that one. What? The towel. I’m just really distracted right now. Do you want to tell me why?

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you just missed diane.She was here discussing the sec’s case against me. Yeah, I asked josslyn about that. Where’d you see josslyn? Listen. Um… does diane have a-a good defense teed up? Well, unfortunately, the case against me is very strong, so even a lawyer as skilled as diane has an uphill battle ahead. Carly, there’s a chance that the sec was pointed at you to get to me. We’ve both been blindsided. We went from this vague idea of wanting to start a family in — in the future to… realizing we wanted a child now… to finding out we can’T. At least not the old-fashioned way. This is a delicate subject matter, that’s for sure. Even for partners like you and molly who have been together forever. Yeah, I feel like I keep sticking my foot in my mouth. Oh, yeah. So…here’s the thing. Yes, this is happening to both of you, but right now molly can’t see that. This is agony for her, tj. That sensible woman you’re used to, she’s there, still, but, baby, it’s gonna take her a while to find her way. So what can I do? Nothing but pray. Molly: Because of the severity of my condition, the likelihood of conceiving is incredibly low. But not impossible, right? I mean, they never actually say that, but it was strongly implied. I’m so sorry. Sweetie, tell us what we can do. Well, us?

[ Laughs ] Nothing. Right, molls? You’re the one who always has everything figured out. -Not this time. -Well, I’m sure the doctor gave you other options that you and tj can have a family, right? Alexis: Honey. Honey. Like adoption, ivf, surrogacy… honey. …Is another — you — not a good time to discuss this. It’s molly we’re talking about. Please. She identifies a problem, and then, boom, she comes in with a solution. Kristina, w-would you just stop?! Wha– wait, wait, wait. Molly, I — molly. Co–

[ Scoffs ] What’d I say? You want to talk about it? I don’t want to keep you from whatever you came here to do. Well, sure. That’s okay. I’ve already finished with my phlebotomy, and… I have a little time before I have my next debrief with the wsb. How are you feeling, by the way? You were still recuperating in the hospital when you charged off to greenland. I feel like a million bucks. But you don’t look so good after that — whatever that thing was with curtis.

[ Groans ] You know, I’ve — I’ve really tried to move on, to get over curtis and put the whole marriage in the rearview. How’s that working for you? Well, I guess what they say is accurate — “objects in mirror may be closer than they appear.” Why is everybody talking in riddles today? What do you mean? Well, I was talking to jordan, and she alluded to having done something wrong, and I asked her what it was, and she didn’t want to say. Yeah, well, you know how by-the-book jordan is — or at least tries to be. You know, she bent a lot of professional rules to help trina. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Maybe. You gonna leave me hanging, too? No. I, uh… I want to talk about you and me.

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go. I’ll go.

[ Door opens and closes ] Go ahead. What? Come on. Tell me what I did wrong, since you’ve become so skilled at it. Krissy. I’m sorry. You were really excited about your project, and I — completely rained on my parade?

[ Clears throat ] Yes. You did make

some decent points. I know, but still it was the wrong time and the wrong place, and I think I actually learned something from mom — that sometimes encouragement is better than a fix. Which is exactly the mistake I just made with molly.

[ Groans ] She meant well. Her execution left a little to be desired. That’s all. I know. Krissy isn’t the problem. So talk to me. I’m just feeling really overwhelmed right now in the most unfamiliar way, and I hate it. Because you feel out of control. Because I feel like a failure. This is one of those situations where that’s all you can do. No action to take. Certainly no one to blame. I feel like molly’s blaming herself. Right now she is. Right now she’s up, she’s down. She’s all over the place. She’s ur a dream. I know you are, too, baby. I’m not trying to minimize that, but…

[ Inhales deeply ] But as a woman… it’s different. Oh. Yes. So the best advice I can give you is to know that. Know that molly is going through something really difficult that you can’t fully understand. But you can love her. And please keep reminding her of that. Just be there, tj. That I can do. You remember when I came to you for advice last summer? Yeah. You asked me if I would ever come clean to an ex if I knew something that would impact his relationship. So I’m assuming that whatever it is that’s going on between curtis and portia, that that information came out? You suggested I question my motivation for revealing the truth. Right. And? Yes, I wanted to protect curtis, but that wasn’t the only reason. So ultimately I didn’t tell him. Oh, but someone did. Is that why things are tense between the two of you? He’s angry with you that you stayed silent? Oh, curtis is far from angry. And now there’s a new secret weighing on my conscience. Do you have time to talk? Curtis, you’re my husband. If I don’t have time, I’m gonna make time. It’s just, um, that my experience in greenland got me to thinking. I was so scared that I was never gonna see you again. Yeah, same here. Portia… I don’t want to leave anything between us unsaid. Carly may be on her way to prison for insider trading. I’d hardly call that a storybook ending. Oh, come on, ava. You know, a couple of months in club fed, that would just be a blip. Carly needs to do some serious time. And let’s not forget — she’s going to prison for something that she actually did. Mm-hmm. And she will be conveniently out of your way. Yeah, finally. I mean, she won’t be swooping in every time I’m trying to have a conversation with willow. Look, nina, I don’t — I don’t have an issue with — with carly going away. My issue is with you blowing up your life to make that happen. Sonny: I have business dealings with a group of people who have very powerful enemies in government, I think, and they’ve targeted me, like, at least once that I know of. Now I think they’re coming after you to get to me. How would that work? The sec only started investigating you after I started working with these people. Well, that explains the timing. I mean, why months after the failed merger the sec started asking me questions? Somebody’s playing the long game. They’re threatening you so you’ll flip on me. Once I’m out of the picture, it compromises the people that I’m working with. Okay. I get it. I get it. Except for ned. I mean, sonny, sometimes the simplest solution is the truth. Ned threatened to turn drew and me in to the sec, and he did it. Well, at some point, the justice system is going to figure out that you being in trouble is the easiest way to get to me. Well, diane says that’s already happening. Based on what? Unconfirmed intel here in the da’s office. We’re talking on a — on a federal level, right? U.S. Attorney. Ahh… they cut a deal if I turn state’s evidence against you. Do it, carly. Do it. What? Do it. Do it. Yes. I’m going to — look, just — I can get through this. I’ll be in court. I’ll fight the charges. No. You don’t know that. You can’t control the narrative, sonny. I have diane. She’s fantastic. She’ll get me through it. No! I appreciate your nobility, but no. This has nothing to do with being noble. Yes, it’s noble. I appreciate that you’re trying to step up for me, especially given our recent history. But no. It’s still — but it’s still gonna be a no, right? Yes, it’s a no. It’s a hard no.

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You’re not thinking this clearly, carly. It’s all I’ve been thinking about, sonny. I’m willing to roll the dice. I’m not! What am i supposed to do, just let the mother of my children go to prison? It’s not like I’m going to pentonville. I mean, even if I go down for insider trading, what? It’ll be a minimum-security situation for a couple years? It won’t be fun. I’ll hate it. I’ll hate being away from my kids. But what the hell? I’ve been through worse. Okay? So it’s either/or. Unless diane pulls a rabbit out of her hat, you’re gonna have to either turn me in to the feds or do time, carly. There’s another option. What is that? Turn on drew. Ava: Are you really willing to risk the possible consequences just to get revenge? Ava, my friend, have you not been listening to what I’ve been saying? It’s not about revenge. I mean, okay, so maybe when it first all started, it was about revenge, but it’s not anymore. It’s about — because it’s such a mess — me just trying to hold on to my relationship and trying to build a foundation with my daughter. Unless you don’t want that for me. Stop it. Of course I do. You know I do. I’m on your side. Okay. Thank you. It’s just I have made some very hasty and regrettable decisions as of late — decisions that have had real ramifications — and I just want to be sure that you’re considering what yours might be. I know. I know. If — if the end result is for my daughter to not turn to carly but, god willing, turn to me, then any ramifications are worth it. I feel terrible. Well, don’T. You were just trying to encourage her. I get it. And I’m sure molly will, too. Sam, I’ve never seen her like that. I know, but fertility issues are… a whole different beast. It’s like being dropped down into the most barren, inhospitable place, and then you’re thinking it’s your fault you’re there. I forget sometimes that you struggled to get pregnant. Yeah, that’s something I’ll never forget. But — okay, but this is crazy. I mean, she can’t possibly blame herself… but she does. I mean, you’re right, she shouldn’t, but she does. Her body is betraying her, and it’s the worst, most isolating feeling ever. So our rational, level-headed molly isn’t gonna be so rational and level-headed about this. It’s just not possible. Molly, this is not your fault. I know that, intellectually. But feeling it is another thing, huh? W-what if I’d gone to the doctor sooner? What if I had taken charge of my health the same way I’ve taken charge of everything else in my life? I mean, maybe this — this — this wouldn’t be happening. Maybes aren’t going to help anything right now. Because the truth is, you just will never know. So the important thing is to try to just stay in the here and now. Well, I despise the here and now. I know. How’s tj handling it? Oh, god. Just another area where I screwed up. Honey, there is no sure way to navigate this thing. Tj’s worried about me. He’s surprised I suffered in silence for so long, which is when I obviously got super defensive, and that’s when I came here. Darling, this is raw, right? This is going to take some time. You need to give it some time. And I know that you and tj together will figure it out. You know something strange? A few months ago, this was something I wasn’t even sure I wanted. To be pregnant? Sure, we had talked about having kids, but it was down on the list. So why am i so devastated? So what can I do for you? You can distract me.

[ Chuckles ] What brought you back to town? Family, of course. How’s curtis? You haven’t been to see him yet? No. You — you were my first stop. Getting the lay of the land, I see. Am I that obvious? Only to me. I just felt so badly about the conversation I had with trina the night of the wedding. The whole reason I skipped the ceremony was so that I wouldn’t complicate things, and then [Scoffs] I end up complicating them anyway. It’s not your fault, auntie. The truth was bound to come out. Sorry that I ran off at the worst possible time. First all the upheaval with the family and then the craziness with trina being kidnapped? Inadvertently, but, yeah. Well, once I read what happened on that ship, I had to come back. Well, thank god everyone’s in one piece, except for victor cassadine. Yeah. Good riddance. So did the ordeal bring everyone closer together or…? Trina’s back at home. Things seem to be thawing between her and portia. What about curtis and portia? That’s another story. Oh, my god. You guys kissed?

[ Sighs ] And it would have gone even further if I hadn’t stopped it. Wow. What do you think this means? That’s the problem. I don’t know. And even worse, I don’t think curtis does, either. We’ve been in limbo for a while now, and, uh, I don’t want it to go on any longer. Okay. What does that mean? That you’ve decided to forgive me? Or are you saying that you’re officially ending things?

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Sounds like your mind is made up. It is. Okay. Well, then, what’s the plan? How are you gonna make things worse for carly than you’ve already made them? Well, I’m still — I’m still kind of figuring it out. And you’re gonna think I’m callous. Doubtfully. Okay. Um, well, from what I understand, diane is only carly’s attorney. Okay, so then drew has separate representation? Right. Right. And so it’s going to be tough to present a united front when you’re being advised by different attorneys. So I think that’s fertile ground for miscommunication, mistrust to grow. Oh, you — oh, you — you want to break up drew and carly? Yeah, well, it’s bigger than that. It’s — I want drew to believe that carly will turn on him so he turns on her first. Look, you’re definitely the biggest get, but a ceo from a big company and a quartermaine? I mean, drew has a target on his back, too. Too bad you won’t consider it. No, not for a second. I mean, come on, sonny. Look. I’m guilty. That’s never mattered before. I did it. I received insider information and I acted on it, despite michael and drew telling me not to. Probably because they told you not to. I’m not gonna let someone else pay for my mistakes. I’m not gonna do it. Okay, so where does that — where does that leave you? Because, when it comes to prison, I don’t care what level of security, it’s not an option. I hate that I made molly feel worse. But you didn’t mean to. Yeah. Maybe not consciously, but if I’m being honest, I think I was still licking my wounds from our previous conversation. You know, molly would never do something like this. She would never try to execute a half-baked plan like this. And I’m envious of that. Well, we’re envious of how big you dream. Really? Really. Molly and I wish our imaginations stretched as far. Well, we’re envious of how strong you are. I mean, by far the most resilient davis sister. Oh, I don’t know about that.

[ Laughs ] Come on. It’s true. We’ve all had our moments. No. At least you and molly aren’t the only ones keeping mom up at night. Well, I can assure you, as a mother, you worry about all your kids all the time. It’s part of the job. What if molly never gets to do that job? Then we’re gonna have her back, like we always do. If I could take the pain away from you, I would. But unfortunately, I can’T. I am your mother. But I was a lawyer. And that’s relevant how? As your mother, I can console you. But as a co-chair, I can help you game this out. So you tell me, who do you need more right now? So mommy it is. So do you think curtis and portia are over? I’m not sure. All I know is he still hasn’t moved back home. Oh. I was afraid of that. Curtis has always placed a high premium on transparency. That’s basically why he and my mom got divorced. Speaking of jordan, was curtis upset to find out she knew about trina? He was hurt. But he understood it wasn’t my mom’s secret to tell. Huh. Sounds like curtis is on better terms with his ex-wife than his current one. Curtis was so insistent I not tell portia about our kiss. It’s like [Sighs] I’ve gone from being his ex-wife to being his dirty little secret. Oh, wow. I can see how that would sting. But I — my instinct is telling me that this whole situation is very confusing for everyone involved and that curtis is trying to navigate it without hurting anyone. It’s impossible, anna. Whether he decides to give our relationship another chance or chooses to go back with portia, one of us is gonna get hurt, deeply. I know I made a monumental mistake. I can’t — no, no, no. I won’t accept the end of our marriage. Portia — no. Marcus recently told me that I need to fight for what I want. And what I want is you. I want us. I want what we built together. Please don’t throw it away. I don’t intend to. You don’t? There’s a lot to sort through. I can’t guarantee there’s a way forward for us, but… we’ll never know unless we try. Really? Really. So what does that look like? Dating? Therapy? Well, let’s, uh… let’s start with me moving back home.

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Molly. Molly. Molly, molly. Listen. I’m sorry. What I should have said is, I love you and I’m here for you for anything you need. -We all are. -Always. Thank you. And I’m sorry for being so on edge. Do not apologize. What you’re going through is real and heavy, and you get to feel all the feelings. Some more pleasant than others. Well, we’re in your corner. Yeah. Davis girls unite. Come on. Yes. I pray that tj and i have a family, but whatever happens, I’m so grateful for the family that I already have. Hm! I am so happy you’re back. Yeah, well, here’s hoping your uncle feels the same way. Of course he will. Well, I’m not so sure. But I do know this — whether it’s you and molly, curtis and portia, or this family that needs mending, love is always worth fighting for. Coming back home? Unless you have any objections. Objections? No. I’ve been hoping and praying for this. Then I’ll move my things in right away. I’ll be staying in the guest room. If that’s what you think is best. I do. But if that’s not enough for you… it’s plenty. I just want you back home, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. This isn’t about pride for me. It’s not gonna happen overnight. I can be patient. Because I know it’s just the first step to us becoming a family again. Jordan: Thank you for listening. Oh, god, yeah. Of course. Any time. I hope I didn’t make you late for your meeting. My “meeting”? Oh, my goodness. You make it sound so civil, so mutual, as if I have a choice in the matter. Hm. Are you worried? Well… I’ve skated this line with the wsb before, and I’m thinking that, um, an association that’s gone on this long isn’t so easily broken. So I’m realizing. What do you think you’re gonna do? Well, I have two choices, right? I can either bow out… or I can go after what I want. But — [Sighs] Do I even have the right to do that… if it means destroying the life of another woman? I think you have your work cut out for you there, nina. And do you really see a stand-up guy like drew cain flipping on his girlfriend, sending her to prison, no matter how much she deserves it, no matter how guilty she is? I can, under the right circumstances. Okay. Which are? Which are —

[ Sighs ] Okay. First, we need drew to know that he didn’t do anything wrong. I mean, we don’t even know if he was the one who gave carly the information about the merger. It could have been michael. I bet drew didn’t even want her to invest in aurora. But carly probably did what carly always does — she barged in, she went after what she wants. She doesn’t think about anyone else’s feelings. Stop it. Stop. Ava. Getting off track here now. Now, look, I’m not trying to rain on your parade. I’m really not. I’m just questioning how realistic it is to expect drew to give up carly. It’s not unrealistic to think that carly would give him up. I mean, if it was sonny or jason, I would say absolutely not, but with drew, there’s — there’s room for doubt. Their relationship is relatively new. Maybe, threatened with serious prison time, yeah, maybe carly would would give him up, but it’s not certain. Well, you know what? It doesn’t matter. That part doesn’t matter, if carly would turn drew in. What matters here — the only thing that matters is drew believes that she would. Okay. Alright. What we need, we need drew to get this information from someone he trusts, that carly is planning to turn state’s evidence against him. Neither of us fits that description. No. But I can think of someone who does. Drew has a plan. Is it a good one? It’s a long shot, and I still may lose everything.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Wow! Look at your outfit! I love it. You look sharp!

[ Laughs ] Can we make pancakes? Yeah, we can, if you’re serious, because I need your help. Yeah. Those chocolate chips are not going to make it in on their own. You can count on me!

[ Laughs ] I know we can. I know we can. Because you’re such a big girl. And because of that, your daddy and I need to talk to you about some changes that are coming. Fun changes? Uh, everything’s going to work out, I promise. Yeah. What daddy said.

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Hey. Hey. Please tell me you have coffee. Oh, of course I have coffee.Bless you. What, did you have a rough night? Rough morning. I forgot to set my alarm. And then the line at kelly’s was out the door. Well, why didn’t you just text me and tell me you’re gonna be a few minutes late? Never. As you know, punctuality is my trademark. One of many. Mm. Better? Much.

[ Laughs ] Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty, catch me up. What’s been going on? Well, nina and sonny are getting married.

[ Coughs ] All righty. Here we go. Cappuccino for you. Espresso for me. Mmm. What do you think people did before they had espresso machines? Lived a sad, unfulfilled life.

[ Both chuckle ] I agree with you. Mmm. So? So it’s delicious. No, no, no. I was talking about the ring. You still a fan? Considering I’m obsessed with it, I’d say so. ‘Cause we can change it. I can get you a different one. Are you kidding? No, sonny, it’s perfect. The setting is perfect. The stone is perfect. The coffee is perfect. You’re… perfect. But even better, you’re all mine. Here goes nothing.

[ Knock on door ] Coming. You’re early. How unlike you. Wait, is that your not-so-subtle way of saying that I’m — I’m usually late? Hello, my daughter. Hello, mother. Um, so I-I came a little bit early because I wanted to talk to you before krissy got here. Oh, okay, good. Um, also, so you don’t lecture me, I reached out to gregory. There you go. Oh. Well, that’s good. Did he respond? Well, I just reached out. I just sent it a minute ago. Okay, um, well, I didn’t actually come here to talk to you about gregory. I, um… I wanted to talk to you about my sister. I’m worried about molly, too. Wait. Not that sister. What’s going on with molly? Morning. Hey. Sorry if I woke you. I was trying to be quiet. Like you were last night? I didn’t even hear you come home. Well, it was late. You must be tired. Why don’t — why don’t you take the day off? Can you please not do that? Do what? Treat me like I’m about to break. Okay. I’m sorry. Look, there’s no reason for me to take the day off, okay? I’m not sick. God knows I’m not pregnant, and I never will be. I still loved you that much. So before we go any further, I need to know where you are, what you feel, what you want. Are you on the rebound? Or are you and portia really over? And if so… do we get a second chance? Jordan. I need to speak with you.

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Well, I knew something was up at the wedding. Michael and willow’s? Yeah. Molly just, um — I don’t know, she seemed a little off to me, and I-I asked tj if everything was okay, and he said that she was fine, but he was glad that she had her sisters. Anyway, two sec agents showed up and questioned carly, so the conversation got derailed. And I-I now feel really terrible because I didn’t follow up. I don’t want you to feel terrible. I think molly will tell you about it when she feels the time is right for her. And I got to tell you, I think the time is soon. Okay. Now, how worried should I be? You shouldn’t worry. This is not life-threatening. She’ll be fine. Okay. What about kristina? The foundation that sonny is helping her set up? Yeah, the shelter. I know. Yeah, I-I think it’s an amazing idea. And it can do a lot for the lgbtq+ community. However, I don’t feel like kristina is grasping the reality of what she’s getting herself into. I just — I feel like she needs guidance. Who doesn’t?

[ Knock on door ] Okay. Yeah. It’s my middle girl. Hello. Hi, middle girl. Hi. How are you, darling? Mom, sam. Not to toot my own horn, but I’m about to change port charles forever. You want to see? It’s still too soon to say we can’t have children. I didn’t say we can’t have children. I said I can’t get pregnant. Not too soon to say that. I just meant that we can still create and raise a family together, molly. And it might not look how we thought it would, but when have we ever been conventional? Okay, look, is — is it okay if we just, like, don’t talk about our options right now? I know that we need to figure it out, and we will, okay? But I’m just feeling a little bit overwhelmed. I get it. I get it. We have all the time in the world to deal with what comes next. Honestly, I’m more focused on you right now. Endometriosis is a serious condition, and dr. Navarro says you have a serious case. Lucky me. Which means you’ve been suffering from symptoms all this time. And I didn’t know. Why didn’t you tell me? Hey. Drew. Sorry, man. I thought you knew I was here. Oh, man. I was over here in my zone. Yeah, you were. You okay, though? All good. Yeah. Okay, good. Good. Are we good? What? Why wouldn’t we be? Uh, I heard that you and carly have been seeing each other for a while now, and if memory serves me correctly, I said some not-so-nice things about her lies to nina and willow. D-don’t you even sweat it. I didn’t even tell you about me and carly ’cause we had to keep it a secret. There’s tons of information that you didn’t know, man. Plus, you were just telling the truth. I like that I can count on you for that. If anyone knows their own mind, it’s you. Let’s talk somewhere in private. I don’t need privacy for this. I just want to say thank you. What? If not for you, trina — she wouldn’t have made it back to port charles. I know she wouldn’T. Well, it — it was a team effort. And you were a major, major part of that team. You put your career in jeopardy to hold off the wsb. And I just want you to know that I… I’ll forever be grateful. I wish this could last forever. That’s the plan, right? Till death do us part. No, I mean the part that it’s just us, you know, last night’s dinner and the coffee this morning. Pretty soon, the whole world is gonna know that we are engaged. I think they already know. Do you think that we shouldn’t have done that? Done what? You know, just celebrated so publicly last night. We got nothing to hide. Yeah, I agree with you, sonny. I do. It’s just we have to face it that not everyone’s gonna be as happy we’re getting married as we are. And how are you feeling about the nina situation? Well, I’m not exactly thrilled about it. No, I can imagine you wouldn’t be. Well, look, my — my heart’s not being ripped out of my chest or anything. Sonny and I are divorced. We both moved on. I’m even happy that he’s happy. It’s just… you — you wish that happiness was literally with anyone else. It’s nina. That woman devastated my family. And now she’s positioned to be even closer to them. I-I — it’s appalling to me. It is. But, you know, there’s no stopping sonny once he’s made up his mind, so I just got to figure out a way to live with it. Sonny is a difficult man.

[ Scoffs ] You think? And I know this because he is a difficult client, but a relationship with him, that’s got to be an endurance event. You don’t think nina can handle it, do you? I think if she wants to, she’d better start her conditioning now. But I’m not optimistic. You know what? I don’t have the energy or the desire to unpack nina, so… fair enough. Let’s get down to business, shall we? Yes. My case with the sec. Go. You have options. You’re not gonna like them.

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It’s not like it was excruciating. But you were in pain. How often? Was it constant?

[ Sighs ] No. But, I mean, it was often enough. I guess it — it varied depending on where I was in my cycle. Was, um… did it hurt when we had sex? Tj. Did it?

[ Sighs ] Sometimes. Not all the time. Why didn’t you say anything? Because I-I didn’t want it to hurt. Everything else about it, the being close to you, cuddling with you, having you hold me in your arms, I love those things, tj. I didn’t want to ruin it by saying, “oh, you know what? I’m feeling a little crampy tonight. I don’t really want to.” Now I feel like a monster. I-I feel — no. My partner’s been in pain, and I didn’t even know. Because I didn’t let you know. Why would you hide something like that from me? I wasn’t hiding it, tj. I was dealing with it. Okay, so, I have a call with the contractor in a little while, but I wanted to show you guys first. Then you’ve already hired an architect? I don’t even need one. Krissy. Sam, all I’m doing is knocking down a couple walls. Which requires a permit. The contractor is gonna figure all that out. This is my chance to really make a difference. A-and I know I’ve said that before, but it’s real this time. And it would mean the world to have your support, especially yours. As far as I’m concerned, last night was perfect. I don’t give — I don’t care what people think. W-who cares, right? Well, I agree with you. But unfortunately, we don’t live in a vacuum.

[ Knock on door ] We don’t? Look at you, being all jokey. I’m just happy. What can I say? Yeah. So am I. Deliriously. Okay, listen, that’s ava dropping off avery, right? Mm-hmm. I don’t — I don’t want avery to know until I tell ava first. Right. My lips are sealed. All right. Hi, daddy! Hey, sweetheart. How you doing? Heya, sonny. Hi. Oh, nina. Avery was so excited you were gonna be here today. And I’m super, super excited. Okay. I’ve been thinking about this. Playground, park, carousel. Yeah. Which one? All of them. What about me? All right. Do you think we should let your dad join us? What’s that? Uh, w-what’s what? The big sparkly ring. Mommy, you used to wear one just like that. So what’s this with the sec? They question you? Thanks to ned quartermaine, carly and I are being charged with insider trading. Ned turned you in? Well, he didn’t come out and admit it, of course, but, I mean, I don’t know who else it could be. Thank you. Do they have a case? Oh, they got a strong case. Sec’s coming at us hard for whatever reason, and it doesn’t seem like they’re interested in a deal, either. At least — at least not with both of us. Thanks, man. Both of you, meaning you and carly? Yeah. Of course my aunt tracy had the brilliant suggestion that I should throw carly under the bus. Oh, damn. That’s cold. Yeah. Obviously not an option, but… hey. Keep this between us? Of course. I need something to, um, disarm ned. Do you know what I mean? He’s got this reach and he’s got power. He — he could strong-arm the sec and make this whole thing go away. Well, I doubt he’ll do it willingly, seeing as he’s the one who sounded the alarm. I mean, his own family. It’s messed up. I know. It’s killing me seeing carly go through this. She doesn’t deserve any of this. So I’m gonna do everything in my power to make sure that I protect her. Before we get into strategy, I want you to walk me through your actions as if I’ve never heard it before. Okay. I knew that michael and drew were planning to merge elq and aurora. Arguably a sacrifice for drew. Yeah. I mean, drew liked having his company independent of elq. I mean, the only reason he agreed to the merger was to help his family. And since michael’s my son and drew, at the time, was just a friend, I just wanted to help them. So you bought stock in aurora before the merger? Yes. Aurora is the smaller company, so the more it’s worth, the more equal the merger would be. The irony is, drew told me not to do it. Invest in aurora? Yeah. And michael did, too. Well, fortunately, michael is not a part of this because he owns no stock in aurora, so we’re gonna leave him out of it. So drew cautioned you not to buy the shares, and you… didn’t listen. Yeah. I know. And now drew is caught up in my mistake. I — I didn’t mean for it to be insider trading. I was really just trying to help. Look, I get it. And here’s the thing. The sec probably gets it, too. Problem is, they don’t care. You knew before the public that there was a merger plan, and you acted on it. That makes me guilty? You and drew both.

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riods, okay? Cramping and bloating and tenderness. Yes, this was more severe, but it wasn’t completely foreign. I thought it was just what happens as you get older. So I took an ibuprofen and I got on with life. Did that even help? I don’t know. Not much. Molly. Look, I’m sorry, okay? I’m not asking you to apologize. I just — I just want to understand. Did you ever think to get it checked out? No, I just told you I thought it was normal. Being in pain all the time is not normal. It wasn’t all the time! I’m just — you’re so — you’re not — you’re not casual about your health. You’re not. Okay, what else do you want me to say? It was a part of my life, and I got used to it, tj. But why? If you’re not feeling well, you go to the doctor, right? Obviously, something was wrong. Not to me. And you know what? The last thing I need is for you to keep piling on right now, because I’m already feeling guilty enough. For what? Because I ignored my symptoms. I didn’t get examined. And you know what? If I had just — if I had just gotten diagnosed earlier and started treatment sooner — but it’s too late for that and it’s all my fault. So, this is the common space, a place to hang out, have fun, support each other. And I just — I want the kids to — to feel safe, you know, like when they walk through those doors, they just — they know that they are gonna be fine and everything’s gonna be okay. Sounds wonderful. And — and the office will be here with the staff, and they’ll be nearby. And I want to hire young people, you know? Less like administrators and more like their peers. It’s gonna be bright and airy and open and really colorful. It just — it sounds like a major renovation. Well, no, it’s not that major, actually. It’s — it’s honestly mostly cosmetic. You’re knocking down walls and stuff. Isn’t that gonna increase your property taxes? Maybe. But, uh, you know, it’s gonna be so worth it in the long run. But have you even started fundraising yet? No, ’cause I-I needed to have something to show before I started asking people for money. Mom? Mm. Come — I trust her. I mean, if she thinks it’s worth it, it’s worth it. Oh! And this is our logo. How beautiful is this? Do you love it? I love it. Oh, what now? Nothing. I just — I think it’s a little premature to hire a graphic designer. How am I supposed to have a website if I don’t have a logo? An online presence is very important. Yeah, absolutely. But so is hiring an accountant and registering as a nonprofit. Sam, what is your deal? Do you just not believe in this project? Or is it me you don’t believe in?

[ Grunting ] You see, I think — I think tracy is ned’s achilles’ heel. You know what I’m saying? If I could just scrounge up some dirt on her — hey, look, man, if you need a man, you got one. You’ve always been there for me. No, no. No, no, no, no, no. I’m not dragging anybody else into this mess. No way. Plus, you got enough on your plate, right? Any — any developments on the trina front? She took the dna test, so the results will be coming soon. Okay, good. I think if the positions were reversed, I might not be handling this as cool and as collected as you right now. Well, I’ve been living here, you know. Yeah. This helps me take my mind off of things. I bet. I bet. Okay. Okay. You and portia. You guys been, you know, discussing next steps? Man, we’re all in a holding pattern, just waiting to see what’s what. All right. The reason I’m asking is, after greenland, I just kind of thought you guys were on the same page with everything. About bringing trina home, yeah. But everything else… drew, after my time in greenland, brother, it just had me reevaluating a whole lot of things. Such as? If I should have ended my marriage… to jordan. You really have gone above and beyond. When we needed oz haggerty’s testimony, you bought us time. I don’t know what you’re talking about. And neither do you. I-I-I — yes, right. I know. I know. It’s just that, um, ever since trina came home, it has become clear to me that you have been looking out for my family. And I never gave you credit for it. So this is me saying thank you. Portia, it’s — and I truly am sorry that I am just realizing it now.

[ Chuckles ] I just, you know — I just hope you can accept my apology. So, you know I love nina very much. I took a chance and asked her to marry me. Did you say yes? I did. So what do you think about that? Can I be the flower girl? I think that can be arranged. You’ve already been practicing, right? This is the best news ever. Oh, really? Oh, you have no idea how happy that makes me. Avery, I can hardly wait to be a part of your family. Me neither. Can I go on my tablet? Yes, you can. It’s by your bedside. And not for long. Avery: Okay! So, ava. You’ve been very quiet. Aren’t you gonna say congratulations? Here are the people responsible — the person who gave out the insider information. Drew. And the person who acted on said information.

[ Sighs ] Me. Ultimately, you are both culpable. Now, from a legal standpoint, not a moral or emotional one, drew has the option to say carly acted without his knowledge. He was not even a participant. That — that he was not the one who gave you the insider information. So in other words, lie. Likewise, you have the option to say that drew came to you, asked you to purchase stock in aurora, that he gave you no private information, that you were just following instructions. That’s literally the opposite of what happened. I’m just saying this is how you could strike a deal with the feds. You had no private information, no private knowledge. You were just doing a favor for a friend. No. Drew wouldn’t do that to me, and I would never do that to him. In that case, um… there is another alternative.

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I was speaking with a friend of mine in the da’s office. Trusted source. Carly: Okay. She had an interesting tidbit to share. What’s that? I think we can all agree that the sec is least interested in you. Yes? Yeah, drew is definitely the more high-profile get for sure. Well, in terms of high profile, a corporate ceo pales in comparison to sonny corinthos. Diane. You know who’s right across the hall from the sec? The justice department. No. Carly, you know where all the bodies are buried. So if you decide to give them sonny, you could write your ticket to freedom. No. Even though he’s marrying a woman you can’t stand? He could be marrying hannibal lecter for all I care. I’m never giving up sonny. Ever. Just want to make sure that you understood the parameters. Let’s just focus on my other options, okay? You have none.

[ Sighs ] We were planning to tell you first, and then we didn’t want to spring it on avery like that. But, you know, things happen. Yeah. Yeah. For better or worse, nothing gets by our daughter these days. No kidding.

[ Chuckles ] Well… c-congrats. Thank you. When — when did you pop the question? Last night. Does carly know. No, not yet. Oh, well… you might want to get on that. ‘Cause I know avery, and she’s gonna tell the — the mailman and donna and the barista at charlie’s and anybody and everybody who will listen. So… yeah, you’re probably right. I’m — I’m gonna head over there right now. Oh. All right. Right now? Okay. Well, good luck. You all right to stay with avery? Oh, no. I’ll hang around. We can — we can talk wedding plans. I’d love that. All right. Um, I’ll be back soon. I’ll be here.

[ Chuckles ] Bye. He’s gone. So? So you want to tell me what you really think? Well, of course I believe in you, kristina. Yeah? It doesn’t sound like it. No, your — your — your compassion, your — your vision, your creativity, all of it. I want to see, more than anything, you get this shelter up and running, but it’s gonna be difficult, krissy. There’s gonna be a lot of hoops to jump through. And I just feel like you’re not getting that right now. Difficult how? Okay. Well, for starters, you’re gonna be housing a lot of at-risk teenagers, many who have been emotionally traumatized, possibly exploited. And you’re gonna need professionals to help you with that. So instead of picking out colors for paint, I would hire a psychiatrist as a consultant. I know. I’m — I’m — I’m getting there. Wow. It’s like your priorities are all in the wrong order. Mom, why aren’t you chiming in here? Uh… I’m — I’m — I’m trusting that you know what you’re getting into. Thank you, mom. Yeah. We’ve heard this before, kristina. You have all of these great ideas and — and this vision. And then… then what? What? Just say it. Say what. And then it — and then it doesn’t work out the way you want it to. And it’s not because I don’t believe in you. It’s because you never follow through. Baby. Hey, you need to listen to me, okay? I don’t blame you at all. Okay, but you were just upset that I didn’t go see a doctor. Because you were in pain. I was upset because you were in pain. And I hate that. Not because I think you’re at fault. God, I just feel so guilty. Why? I feel like I’ve let you down. Molly, no. It’s true. I mean, I was supposed to carry your baby. Stop. And now I can’T. You’re not supposed to do anything. Nothing is expected from you. That’s not true. Baby, we are in this together. You say that, and I know that you really believe it. But it’s different when you’re a woman, tj. I so wanted to be able to give you this gift. To do this — this thing that other women do every single day. And they have been for centuries. And to know that I can’T… we can’T. Except there’s nothing wrong with you, okay? It’s me. I just — I think I need some time to come to terms with that. What can I do? Honestly, nothing. I-I got to get to work. Molly. Um, I’ll see you later. Don’t leave. Molly! I must be losing it, man, because I could have sworn you said jordan. I did. We’ve been spending a lot of time together lately. And recently she admitted she still has feelings for me. So, drew, now I’m asking myself, did I give up on our marriage too quickly? That’s a big question. Damn right it is. Okay. Look, I-I can certainly understand why you’d be drawn back to jordan, but have you talked to portia? About jordan? No. No, about you guys. Before you start reevaluating your relationship with your ex, don’t you think you should — you should know the status of your own marriage? You really have nothing to apologize for. Yeah, I kind of do. You gave me great advice. You told me to tell curtis the truth about trina. And if I’d have listened to you, if I’d have just done it sooner… but what did I do? I accused you of trying to break us up. It’s so ironic. The what-if game never does anyone any good. In all honesty, I should have never interfered. I’m glad you did. I mean, it’s far messier than I ever could have imagined, but at least the truth is out. Maybe I should ask you what I should do next. What do you mean? If you were me, how would you save my marriage?

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Look, drew, portia is the one that lied to me. I don’t owe her anything. I agree. I agree. But you just said that you’re afraid that you ended things too quickly with your ex. Isn’t it possible that you’re about to make the same mistake with portia? Look, man, I just can’t get past it. Every time I’m in the same room as her, all I can think about is the dishonesty. But have you really given her a chance? I mean, really. How much time have you two spent together? Not much. And look, you — you know I’m gonna stand by you no matter what. But unless you can say for certain that you don’t love portia anymore — look, look, drew, drew. It doesn’t matter, man. Love or no love, it doesn’t change what she did. No. But it does affect your capacity to forgive. I’m sorry. Sorry. I’m going to retract that question. Ugh. I’ve been so worried about trina. I haven’t even gotten an ounce of sleep. I’m just… anyway, thank you so much for this talk. Really. Portia. Wait. I can’t offer advice on curtis. But I can say this about trina because I’ve been there. Focus on forgiving yourself. Mothers are human. We make mistakes, too. In time, trina will see that. I was expecting this from mom, but not from you, sam. This is new. Stop. Stop. I want you to be successful. No, you don’T. You just want to suck the joy out of everything that I’m excited about. Stop, stop, stop. No, stop. Please, stop. That’s not true, honey.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Have you even been listening? Yes. Sam and I are both supportive of you, right? Yes, absolutely. Great. I mean, if anyone can get the shelter going, you can. Now, I have to take the call with the contractor, and it’s actually perfect timing since I’m completely off my game now. So thank you, sam. This is kristina. That went well. Don’t you think you came down a little hard on her? No, I don’t, mom. She’s an adult. She has to understand what she’s actually getting into. I… I agree. Really? You could have fooled me. What am I supposed to do? Last time I factored in on her career, she didn’t speak to me for a month. Well, now she’s not gonna speak to me for a month. She — she probably hates me more now. She’s always gonna hate me more. And just give her a second. Once she relaxes, she’ll — she’ll value the advice that you gave her. You know, as annoying as it was, I’m actually proud of you. You were able to bite your tongue. I’m proud of me. I did bite my tongue. I’m trying. I’m getting better. I also know that I can’t predict the future. So if that’s the case, why not just have faith? You are in a very poor position, my friend. Because the fact of the matter is, technically, yes, you are guilty of insider trading, and the two paths that could get you out of it — are non-starters, diane. Which leaves you holding the bag. For my own actions. Look, do I want you to do everything in your power to fight these charges? Absolutely. But at the end of the day, it’s my mess. If I have to pay for it, I will. Understood. Thank you for the coffee. Any time. I already told you, nina. I’m — I’m happy for you. Once more, this time with feeling. What do you want from me? For starters, the truth. Do you? Okay. The truth is, your relationship has been a ticking time bomb since you turned carly in to the sec. Why shouldn’t carly pay? Because she’s carly. You know, I don’t know. I don’t know how else to tell you this, but carly and sonny have been through everything — the good, the bad, the ugly — for well over 20 years. And you’ve been in your relationship for, what, like two? Well, that shouldn’t matter. But it does. And I’m telling you, if sonny finds out that you turned carly in, it is over. Forever.

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Molly, it’s me. I don’t like how our conversation ended and… I just wanted to say I’m sorry. For all of it. Most of all… I’m so sorry you felt alone in this. Just know that I love you. And I’m here. Always. Your support for kristina obviously means so much. So maybe with this extra boost of confidence, she might be able to pull this off. Who knows? Stranger things have happened. Don’t tell your sister I said that. Never. I’m sorry, man. This is — this is such a tough spot. I-I wish I could help. You already have. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. I really do. You’re giving me way too much credit. No, no, no, I’m not. I haven’t given you enough credit, jordan. Portia, stop. I’m not the person you think I am. There’s really no easy way out of this, nina. Either you come clean and accept that you and sonny are over, and who knows, maybe the two of you can find your way back to each other in a few years. Or you just keep digging the hole you’ve been digging and pray you get to china. You’re right. You’re right. Because of my stupid, impulsive decision, I have laid the seeds to lose both sonny and willow. Sorry it’s come to this. Yeah, so am I. You know, I-I-I don’t have any more options. I only have one choice. It’s time for the gloves to come off.

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[ Breathing heavily ] Hey, it’s good to see you. I heard things got pretty rough in greenland. Rough? Well, that is one way to put my uncle trying to kill billions of people, yes. Thank god you were able to stop it. You know, joss was really worried about you. I should assume so. We’ve been friends our whole lives. I’m glad you made it back in one piece. Y-you can stop sucking up now because there’s no one around to hear it. Can you just cut the attitude for like five seconds? I bet that you’d like that, wouldn’t you? But, no, not when I know that every single word that comes out of your mouth is a lie. My uncle sonny, he might trust you, but I don’t trust you as far as I can throw you, dex. To me, you’re always going to be a backstabbing traitor. You look like you got the weight of the world on your shoulders. I don’t think your friend tracy likes me very much. Hm. Well, you know, tracy’s not real good at pulling her punches. She’s also very protective of her family. And if you got a problem with one of them, you… probably got a problem with her. Oh, I got that. Loud and clear. She called me judgmental and said I act like brook lynn isn’t good enough for me. Well, that’s a little harsh. Yeah, I thought so, too. But do you think that’s how brook lynn feels? “I’m drowning… in my tears…” “…trying to face…” “…all my fears.” Kill me now. Ned: Yes, george, I am aware that tips to the sec are anonymous. But come on, someone must know who told them about drew and carly’s alleged insider trading. Okay, thanks. I appreciate you looking into it. Let me know if you find out anything. Thanks. What was that about? Trying to prove my innocence. So far, you’re the only one who, uh, knows that I am not responsible for turning in drew and carly. Everything okay? Yeah. I’m just working on my new song. Oh, let me take a look. Wow. This looks, uh… dark. I’m guessing things aren’t any better with chase. Things aren’t anything with chase. He broke up with me, and now that he’s back at the pcpd, there’s no reason for us to ever see each other again. Hi. Yes, I’m calling to check on a patient. Willow corinthos. Oh, I-I’m her mother-in-law, carly spencer. Oh, that’s great. Alright. Thank you. Yes. It’s so good to hear. Okay, bye. You’re never gonna be out in the cold because you’re always gonna be a part of my life. I love you, and I know that you mean it, but we both know that this is gonna be a fraught subject for — for us. I mean, think of the strain on our relationship when I told you that I wanted to stay away from your business. It’s the same thing. I’m not gonna let it happen. That’s — I’m just not gonna let it — it’s out of your control. There’s nothing you can do about it because family comes first. Just… I’m just gonna have to learn to live with being on the outside. You’re not gonna be on the outside. I’m gonna spend the rest of my life proving that to you. That’s easy to say now. Now and forever. Forever. Forever… …if you… if you marry me. Did you just… say what I think you said? I just asked you if… you can make me the happiest man on earth… and marry me. What do you say?

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Dex, hi. Hey, trina. It’s really good to see you. I was just telling spencer how worried joss was. She barely slept while you two were missing. And I was just telling dex how he doesn’t need to tell us how joss feels about anything. Well, if it had been joss on that boat, I would have been scared out of my mind. So I am glad that you were there for her. Wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else. I’m gonna go hit the shower. I’m, uh, glad you’re both home safe. Thank you. That’s nice to hear, isn’t it, spencer? Please.

[ Sighs ] You do know you were being a jerk to dex. I don’t like the guy. Why should I pretend that I do? Fine. You don’t like him, but he is dating joss, and she is crazy about him. It’d be better for everyone if you two could just get along. He slid in on joss while she was still dating cam? Absolutely not. Besides, it doesn’t matter. They’re never gonna last. And what makes you say that? Because josslyn has decided that she hates my uncle sonny and everything that he stands for. So dating his employee? That’s a nonstarter, trina. It was nice of dad to defend me to tracy, but… thing is… she might be right. I’ve treated brook lynn unfairly. You had a valid reason to be angry with brook lynn. I mean, she could have ruined your reinstatement to the pcpd. What she did was wrong, but the only reason it happened is because she wanted to keep working with me. And she seems genuinely sorry for doing it. Well, remorse is a step in the right direction. She showed up to my hearing to speak on my behalf. I mean, that took a lot of guts. And seeing her there kind of reminded me how much I miss her.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. Am I just being stubborn and punishing us both by not forgiving her? You’re the only one that can answer that, bro. Wait, really? You’re picking now to stop being my know-it-all big brother who just loves to tell me what to do?

[ Chuckles ] I think the question is… can you really forgive brook lynn? And by that, I mean, can you really forgive her and put all of this behind you for good? I think so. Okay, well, then I think you owe it to both of you to find out for sure. Think about it. What if you get back together and she does the same thing again? You got to be really honest with yourself. Can you accept brook lynn exactly as she is? I wasn’t expecting to see you here. Because of nina and the whole co-owner thing? No. I decided a long time ago not to live my life based on what that woman does. Besides, I’m on my way out. God, carly, you must hate me. Hate you? No. Your husband? He’s a different story. Never see chase again? Don’t you think you’re being a bit dramatic? I’m just stating the facts. I haven’t seen chase since michael and willow’s wedding. And there we only said 10 words to each other, and even those were awkward. Do you think that might have something to do with the fact that you’ve been hiding from him? I wasn’t hiding. Just had to get chase away from granny before sh– before what? With granny, who knows? Oh, mother isn’t exactly a model of tact. Tracy: Nonsense. I am an absolute delight wherever I am. Good evening, mother. Wow. Aren’t the two of you the faces of gloom? What’s wrong now? I still haven’t found out who reported drew and carly to the sec. Oh, that’s right. ‘Cause it wasn’t you. It wasn’T. I’m not lying! Uh-huh. And you are known for your honesty and transparency. Well, dad, one way to prove it wasn’t you would be to find the person who would want to hurt carly and drew. Besides me. Actually, who would want to hurt carly or drew? You’re repeating yourself. No. What I mean is, here we are assuming that it’s someone who wants to hurt the both of them. I mean, what if it’s someone who only wants to hurt one of them? What do you mean? Look. Check it out. These are carly’s enemies, and these are drew’s enemies. If you’re drawing to scale, carly’s circle needs to be a lot bigger. And these are the few people who knew about carly purchasing aurora stock. I mean, it could be somebody who’s only after carly or someone who’s only after drew or someone who’s after both of them. A venn diagram of revenge. How fun!

[ Cellphone rings ] I need to take this. Excuse me.

[ Sighs ] I’m very glad you’re helping your father. It’s a much better use of your time than mooning after harrison chase, that ingrate. How can chase be ungrateful when he doesn’t even know what I did for him? We had a deal. You said that you would stay away from chase if I went back to work at deception, which I have done. Oops. W-what does that mean, grandmother? What have you done? Sonny… I’m sorry. I can’t marry you. You’re saying no? I have to. No. This whole thing is all wrong. Okay, I-I admit this isn’t exactly the way I planned to ask you to marry me. Uh. See? You didn’t plan on proposing to me. You’re just trying to make me feel better. You don’t think it would make us both feel better if you said yes? Sonny, I love you for doing this, but… I don’t want a pity proposal. Pity? I-I feel a lot about you, but pity is not one. Oh. Okay, then. What do you call this? Love. It’s timing. I just got done telling you that I’m afraid that your family is gonna come between us, and you immediately ask me to marry you?

[ Sighs ] It is very kind of you. No, this is not about kindness. Kindness is me making your favorite pasta dish for dinner. I’m asking you to marry me. Yeah, I didn’t pick the right setting and I should have, you know, had a big speech and… but I didn’t think, you know, you would need a candlelit dinner and champagne to agree to marry me. No, I don’t need that. I don’t need that. I-I just need to know that you really want me to be your wife. Okay. Be honest with me. Have you ever thought of proposing to me before tonight? As a matter of fact… yes. Now do you believe me?

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You have a ring? Yeah. Been carrying it around for days. But I just didn’t know what the right time was because of willow and you were worried, I was worried, so I never felt like it was the right time. And I guess it’s not the right time now, so… I mean, it’s really… f-for me? Yeah. I had it made especially for you. But if you don’t want it… no, it’s — it’s — who wouldn’t want it? It’S…beautiful. So are you. You really want to marry me? Absolutely. You want to rethink your answer?

[ Chuckles ] Fancy seeing you here. Hate to disappoint you, but joss really cares about dex. I don’t think he’s going anywhere. I just don’t understand what joss sees in him. Because they’re complete opposites. That relationship is going nowhere. Well, sometimes complete opposites make the best couple, spencer. You can’t put logic around love. The heart wants what it wants. Yes, it does. Spencer! Hi! Hey. Oh, my god. You’re back! I’m so happy to see you. I was so worried about you. So I heard. So, should I say I’m sorry about your uncle? Sorry for what? That he turned out to be a psychopath? No. I’m just embarrassed that I trusted him for as long as I did. Hey, it’s not your fault. You wanted to believe the best about him. When you came in here, you were upset. Is — is everything all right with willow? Um, yeah. Yeah, she’s fine. She’s doing the best she can. She’s going through chemo and prep for the bone marrow transplant tomorrow. Michael and i got in a fight. You and michael? About what? Nothing. I shouldn’t have said anything. Um, may be too soon for me to get back into the gym… right now.

[ Chuckles ] I should probably give it some time and not overdo it while I’m still recovering from my acts of heroism. So I’ll see you later? Definitely. Okay. Spill. What could possibly make you mad enough to argue with michael while willow’s fighting for her life? I made sure that detective chase knows he is not good enough for you. I made it perfectly clear I did not like him looking down his nose at my granddaughter. Oh, my gosh. What did he say? Not a lot, actually. His father, however, jeremy — gregory. Whatever, felt the need to insert himself into our conversation and defend chase. Right. As if things weren’t mortifying enough. I did get my point across, however. Grandmother, why? I did just as you asked. You had no right to go talk to chase. Oh, relax. He’s a big boy. He can handle it. Well, that’s not the point. He shouldn’t have to. I’m the one who messed up. I’m the one who was slow to send my letter to the ccrb. You more than made up for it by having me grease the wheels and a few palms to get him reinstated. Why couldn’t you just stay out of it like you promised? What’s done is done. And why do you want to be with someone who is always judging you? You are better off without him, as far as I’m concerned.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] I guess that’s the big question. Am I willing to accept brook lynn for who she is? Or do I want her to be someone she isn’t? I’ve learn the hard way. Sometimes two people can want to be together and they try their best, but… they’re just too different to make it work. I mean, this whole conversation could be pointless. Who knows if brook lynn would take me back, considering how I’ve treated her? Well, you know, tracy’s my friend, but she’s not always the most reliable narrator. You know what I mean? What’s your gut telling you? That I need to fix this. Okay, then. Good luck with all that. And you’re gonna help me? What? I’m sorry, carly. You have to believe me, I had no idea ned was even thinking about going to the sec. I believe you. I know you would have told me had you known. I would never let you get blindsided like that. Especially at michael and willow’s wedding.

[ Scoffs ] I can’t believe that ned would stoop so low. I’M…listen. I-I know it doesn’t help, but I am absolutely furious with him. We have done nothing but fight ever since I found out. I’m sure. Is he staying here? Because I don’t want to run into him. Why would he be staying here? Where else would he go if you kicked him out? You did kick him out, didn’t you?

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On edge, but it’s not like you and michael to fight, especially during what you’re all going through. I know. Okay? The timing wasn’t great, but I can’t help it. He’s being unfair. About what? He’s just a condescending ass who thinks he knows everything. Okay. You’re really mad. What did he do? He just refuses to accept the fact that what me and dex have is real. He tells me, “oh, oh, you’re in college. Dex is just a phase. There’s plenty of other guys.” He acts like I’ll just forget about dex the second he leaves town. Leaves town? Is dex going somewhere? Just who I wanted to see.

[ Door opens ] I was very clear with ned that I thought tipping off the sec was unconscionable. But you didn’t throw him out? No, I didn’T. I could go to prison… because of your husband. Okay. Carly, you — you did buy the aurora stock because you had privileged information about a possible merger with elq. You’re not entirely innocent in all this. I was helping my son, olivia. I get it, and I know that we would both do anything to help our children. And I told ned that I thought his behavior was disgusting. But?

[ Exhales sharply ] But I have worked too hard on my marriage to throw it away just because ned told the truth. Something happen while I was gone? Why do you ask? Mother, what did you do? Why does everyone in the house think the worst of me? Well, fool us once. If you must know, I helped your daughter get a little self-esteem — something you should have done a long time ago. Brook lynn’s self-esteem is fine.

[ Music playing in distance ] So I ask you again. What did you do to her? What did I do for her? She is lucky to have someone on her side. Do you guys hear that? Barely. That’s my song. Finn, what are you doing? Tried to go it alone but my soul gets weary with miles to go before I sleep we are strong, you and me just like a train got to make a fire to get the steam

[ Chuckles softly ] I know we’re gonna make it we were born to be together I’m sorry, sonny. I can’t marry you. I don’T… I don’t want to risk causing you any more trouble in your life. I’ve already cost you so much. Not as much as you’ve given me. I love you, nina, and I love everything about you. I love the passion that you have for your life. I love that you… you let me be just who I am. Yeah, y-you don’t try to change me. Yeah, because you’re perfect. Yeah, because… you’ve helped me get there. From the second I met you… I didn’t know who I was. It didn’t matter… …because I know what I felt. And I still do. You see things in me that other people don’t see. You know, I can be sonny. I don’t have to be the boss or the person who has to have his guards up. And when I was at the worst of my times… you were there. You stood up for me. No matter how much I pushed you away. So when you start talking about your family and they were slipping away, I didn’t feel pity. I felt recognition… ’cause I feel the same way. Sonny. We are similar. We are s– we make mistakes… but we ask for forgiveness. And I know how hard that was for you, but I know why you did it. Because you were brave… and you’re a fighter. And I want you to allow me to fight alongside with you. Will you be my partner for life? ‘Cause I can’t imagine… …my life without you.

[ Exhales deeply ] Nina reeves… …will you marry me?

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[ Scoffs ] You know, cameron seems like a good guy… he is. …But joss makes her own choices about who she’s with. Yes, you’re right. All I’m saying is that the three of us have a history with one another. And you’ve been here for…three months? A year, actually. My point is that I know josslyn better than you ever will. Is that so? Yeah. Yeah, it is. What’s josslyn’s favorite movie of all time? It’s “children of the corn.” What snack did she used to sneak into the kitchen late at night to grab? Chocolate chips dipped in peanut butter. And then when she was 10 years old, she sprained her wrist because she fell off of whiskey. Whiskey? One of the cassadine horses. We have those. Yeah, she hurt herself really bad while we were taking a ride on spoon island. Well, clearly she made a full recovery. My point is, I know these things because josslyn and i go way back. Yeah, so you’ve said. But all your examples prove is that you knew her as a kid. You don’t seem to have a clue who josslyn is now. Dex isn’t going anywhere. Then who cares what michael thinks? You and dex know how you feel about each other. So there’s nothing michael can do to break you two up, right? Okay, look, I get it. I get it. I know how hard it is when people close to you act like you’re too young to know what you want. No one approved of spencer and me in the beginning. Some people still don’T. But what matters is that we know we’re supposed to be together. When has ned ever told the truth? I just… I just mean drew gave you privileged information, and you acted on it. I lost money, olivia. And — and the sec would have never looked at us if ned wouldn’t have pointed them to us. And this was after he sided with valentin and killed the merger! Those are all business decisions. That has nothing to do with me. Oh, I get it. So if it doesn’t personally affect you, you’re just gonna turn a blind eye to whatever ned does? It is not my job to police ned’s business tactics, and I’m not gonna ruin my marriage over it. Got it. Got it. Carly? No. No, I… we shouldn’t talk about this. I got to get back to work. I know we’re gonna make it we were born to be together isn’t really complicated all I want is forever all I want is forever all I want is forever I think you guys can take it from here. I can’t believe you got roped into that ridiculous display. It’s so very embarrassing. But what — what can I say? He’s — he’s family.

[ Chuckles ] Amen. What are you doing here? Trying to get back the best thing that ever happened to me. How did I get so lucky? Sonny corinthos, you are the best man that I have ever known. You’re kind. You’re brave. You’re strong. And no matter what the obstacle is in front of you, you never give up on getting what you want. No, I don’T. And you want me? Now you’re getting it. I want to believe you, sonny. I just can’t stop thinking that… one day you’re gonna realize that I’m more trouble than I’m worth. Listen to me. That’s not gonna happen. You know why? I know exactly who you are. And my eyes are wide open. I’m not going anywhere. Are you sure? Yeah. I-I’ve never been more sure in my life. And you know what? A lot of people have decided that I’m not worth it. Well, they’re wrong because you’re worth everything. You are my rock.

[ Chuckles ] If it hadn’t been for you these past few months, sonny, finding out that willow’s my daughter, seeing her get so sick, I would have fallen apart if you weren’t there for me. And I love you so, so much for that. More than I can say. Can you say is that A…? Yes! Yes! Yes, I’ll marry you! I’ll marry you. I can’t wait to marry you.

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You don’t know what the hellyou’re talking about. You act like I don’t want joss to hang out with you guys anymore, like I’m trying to steal her away from you. As if you could. She may be sleeping with you right now, but she will get tired of this little walk on the wild side. Watch yourself. Admit it, dex. You have no future with this girl. Joss is smart and motivated, and she’s going places. She wants to be a doctor. You, on the other hand, are muscle for hire that works for her ex-stepfather, who she hates, by the way. There’s no way that you’ll be happy together. Here’s what I know about joss. She makes up her own mind, and she deserves a lot better than an entitled punk like you. Close your eyes. Okay. Open them. Looking good! Oh, my god, it’s amazing! It is nice, isn’t it? It’s absolutely beautiful. The ring of my dreams given to me by the man of my dreams. Alright. Sonny, oh, my god. We’re getting married. We’re getting married! We’re getting married. Oh, get used to it ’cause I’m gonna say it like a million times. I’m — I’m never gonna get tired of you saying it. So what do we do now? Well, I’m thinking there’s a candlelit dinner and a champagne with our names on it. Champagne. Yeah. You sure? Well, uh, since you agreed to marry me, I think, uh… that qualifies as a special occasion. Let’s go! Yeah! Okay, hear me out. I know that I have a lot to make up for, but — shh. It looks like, uh, your little plan failed. Did it, though? Okay. Uh, hang on. There’s something I want to tell you. Can’t we just talk later? No, ’cause you need to hear this now. I miss you, brook lynn. I miss talking to you. I miss hearing you laugh and you teasing me and bossing me around and choosing my wardrobe.

[ Laughs ] I’m serious! My life is so much duller without you in it. I’m back on the force, and I should be thrilled. But after every shift, if it goes well, i want to talk to you. And if it doesn’t go well, I want to talk to you even more. I’ve been so unfair to you. No. I’m the one who needs to apologize. I know how much being a detective means to you, and I still held off on writing that letter. I selfishly wanted to keep you singing so that we could spend more time together. I knew it was wrong and I did it anyway and I am so, so sorry. I’m sorry, too. I’m really trying to be a better person. I want to be better for you. Well, I think that’s perfect… because I think we’re pretty great together. So what do you say? Can you forgive me? Hey, trish. I’ll be working at the front desk if you need me. Okay. Sure. Thanks.

[ Giggles ]

[ Clears throat ] Oh, uh, don’t mind us. We’re — we’re just having fun here.

[ Laughs ] Are you getting out any time soon? Oh, yeah. Sorry about that. Okay. Sorry, olivia.

[ Laughs ] Have a nice night. What’s wrong with her? I don’t know, and I don’t care. I don’t want to think about anyone else right now. Tonight, you and me are the only two people in the entire world.

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[ Indistinct conversation ] Well, this is a surprise. Josslyn: Oh, hi. A nice one, I hope. Always. Are you ready to go to dinner? Yeah, I’d love to. Okay. Uh, dex, did you happen to see spencer in there? Uh, yeah, I think he’s still in the locker room. Okay. Did he, um — did he say anything to you? Nothing important. You ready to go? Yeah, absolutely. See ya later. Good to see you. You guys have fun.

[ Sighs ] Are you saying you wanted this to happen? Obviously. But your brother needed a little incentive, so my talk was designed to provoke him into doing something exactly like that. Hmm, I’m not sure if you’re telling the truth or… you’re just trying to save face. Look, I-I’ve been married a few times. More than a few. Mm-hmm. Thank you. And if there’s one thing I learned… never underestimate the power of reverse psychology on a man.

[ Laughs ] Word of advice, finn, never second-guess my mother. Chase, there’s nothing to forgive. Yes, there is. I was being stubborn, standing on some stupid principle, even though it was making us both miserable. Well, I’m not holding a grudge. Good. Because the last thing I want is for you to feel bad about yourself. Chase. Yeah? Shut up and kiss me. What happened to you? Don’t worry about it. I’m fine. Did dex hit you? He acted like everything was fine when he came out. We just got into it a little. Oh, my gosh. I can’t believe he did that. I’m texting joss. No, don’T. I-I threw the first punch. But dex didn’t look hurt. Yeah, he — he blocked it, and then he got in a lucky hit, and then he just walked away. So you’re saying you started the fight, he defended himself, and then stopped it from going any further? I guess. Oh, come on, spencer! Joss is my best friend, and — and dex means a lot to her. Why can’t you two just get along? It’s not my fault. Oh, so it’s all on dex? Yes! I have tried to be nice to the guy, but it’s just impossible.

[ Cork pops, nina and sonny laugh ] Thank you, trish. Every celebration needs a little champagne. Well, what are we celebrating? We’re engaged.

[ Gasps ]

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not that I’m complaining, but why did you bring me here? Yeah. Well, all will be revealed. Here. Have a seat right here. Okay. Okay. Thank you. There we go. You’re welcome. So, yeah. Why…here? Why here? Well… I thought we really deserved some time together to enjoy each other. And the metro court is just so close to G.H., And if michael and willow need us, we can be there in a minute. But I also realize that you used to be co-owner here, so if being here hurts more than it helps, then… being with you, here or anywhere, is just perfect. Hey, dad. Finn. Thanks for making time to meet up with me. I know it was last minute. Oh, of course. You said you had news that couldn’t wait. But it’s going to have to wait just another minute. Wait. Did tracy quartermaine actually come back to port charles and just not tell me? She did. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. How are you, finn? I’m happy to see you. And likewise. I’m — I’m really sorry that I haven’t been in touch. I’ve been caught up in family drama. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. That sounds made up, but you know what? I’m gonna let it slide this time.

[ Chuckles ] Finn? Oh. Oh, care to introduce us? Yes. No, of course. Professor gregory chase, my father. My very good friend, tracy quartermaine. Nice to meet you, tracy. Likewise, professor chase. Oh, no, please, gregory. Oh. Would you like to join us? Under other circumstances, I would be delighted, but I’m actually meeting somebody. Oh. And there he is now. Don’t worry, I was just leaving. Please don’T. I came here to find you. Why? I want to know why you’re still keeping things from me.

[ Sighs ] Gladys, so nice to see you.

[ Chuckles ] So this is about your little iou? So I’m guessing you talked to dex. Yeah, I did. Last night. He asked me to meet him on the hospital roof. I thought he was being romantic, but when I got up there, he was waiting for me, and he pulled me in so close, and he told me that we had to say goodbye. Because of you. That was quite a welcome. Yeah. You okay? What? Something happen? Sonny, I-I-I need to tell you something. I… I-I’ve been thinking about willow, and, um… you know, she — she wants me to make peace with carly. But, you know, that’s — that’s just one thing I’m never gonna be able to give her.

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I don’t feel like hanging around hearing any more false accusations, so please excuse me. I hear you came to the home & heart studio while I was promoting the deceptor. Ah, that. Yes. Uh, well, what can I say? Big fan of skincare. Can’t you tell by my baby-soft face? Maxie told me you had a different reason for being there. What does she know? I-I don’t remember seeing her at the studio. She knows what lucy told her. Which was…? That you were gonna take off all your clothes for me.

[ Scoffs ] Finn: Hey. Chase: Hey. Just when did the two of you start socializing? Since I was apprised of chase’s association with my granddaughter. I know a lot about chase, and chase knows nothing about me, so I thought I’d rectify that with a little one-on-one experience. Shall we? I will be in touch about a game of backgammon soon.

[ Whispers ] Good luck. She seems nice. Does she? To you, for always knowing what I need before I do. Thank you for always making me feel better. I feel exactly the same way. Thank you for being in my life.

[ Glasses clink ] Well, to us. To us.

[ Laughs ] Real world incoming. Carly, drew. I’m so surprised to see you both out and about. Well, you know, the sec hasn’t hauled us off to prison just yet, tracy, despite ned’s best efforts. I’m sure justice will prevail. Have a nice night. Is she always like that? Pretty much.Pretty much. Good to know. Oh, can you tell willow I say hi and that I’m sending good thoughts her way? Of course. Thanks. She has such a sunny disposition, you know? Tracy spreads joy wherever she goes. Doesn’t she? Mm. Hey, you want to get out of here? No. Changing locations won’t help. As much as I’d like to, we can’t ignore the trouble we’re in… or what it means for us. Dex did not actually say, “we have to say goodbye because of michael.” He told me he was leaving, and when I asked him why, he told me that your deal was off. I literally could not believe what I was hearing. He continued to explain, and then I got it. You changed your mind? I know that you’re upset. Upset? Michael, I’m furious! You hired dex to work for sonny to get evidence against him, and now that dex has risked his life to give you what you want, you don’t want it anymore? I know I put dex in a tough spot. Tough spot? You put him in an impossible spot. The understanding was he was gonna get that evidence, you’d give that evidence to the fbi, and then sonny would go to prison! The job would be over, and dex would have the rest of his life carefree of retaliation. But if you don’t give that evidence to the fbi, then sonny doesn’t go to prison, does he? And dex is trapped. Josslyn, dex understood that there were significant risks that came with this job. Not the risk of you backing out last minute. Now that dex has worked in sonny’s organization for more than six months, now that he knows too much about sonny for sonny to ever let him quit, there’s no way out of it for him. Yes, there is. You just told me that he’s leaving. No, he’s not. He — he agreed to stay. Because of you? Partly. Joss? Yes. Yeah, okay? He’s staying because of me. How could you do that to him? Sonny: I know it’s an uphill battle for you, honoring what willow wants, but all you can do is try. Well, that’s the thing, sonny. I have tried. I’ve gone to carly like, twice, and I’ve owned up to my actions, and I apologized. I even asked her to try and help me make amends with willow. And carly said no? Well, a simple “no” isn’t good enough for carly. See, when I, uh, ran into her at G.H., I apologized for blaming her for getting in between willow and me, and then aunt liesl and drew, they arrived, so she wasn’t able to respond. And then, last night, she called me and she said, “why don’t you come over?” And I assumed it was just to finish our conversation… right. …And I took it as a positive sign, right? But it’s just that carly, she just wanted me to beg a little bit more before she shot me down. She refuses to help me, sonny. And she says the same thing all the time. She says, “I’m gonna respect willow’s decision, whether it’s for you or against you.” But did she say she’s gonna work against you? I’m just asking. Well, she might as — she might as well have. I get it. Nobody gets it more than me. I understand why willow is upset with me. I do. I make mistakes all the time. I continue to make mistakes. One of the mistakes is suing michael and willow for visitation rights with wiley. You know, I could have handled that better. But this is the thing — as long as carly supports willow’s decision to keep me out of her life, willow will never reconsider. I hate that you’re going through this. I love that you’re on my side. It means the world to me, especially when it feels like no one else is.

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Guilty as charged. I — I did threaten to streak on that telecast. Why would you do that? I had heard that you were being trolled on social media. Um, they were suggesting that you were gonna have another breakdown, and, uh, I couldn’t stand for that. So I booked it down to the studio, and when I got there, the producer and the production assistant were playing the sounds of babies crying into your earpiece. Um… so I started to strip.

[ Chuckles ] But then I saw that you didn’t need me stepping in. You could handle it yourself. I also did have some words with that host, haven, too. What did you tell her? Let’s just say that it’s safe for you to go back on that channel without ever being messed with again. I can’t believe you did all this for me. Last time I saw you, I told you I couldn’t trust you. No one’s ever trusted me. Story of my life. I’m ready to take care of my debt. Selina: You have the money you owe me? I have something even better — information. Regarding…? Okay, um…

[ Whispers ] Sonny’s biggest bruiser was handing cash to one of sonny’s other guys. You saw one of sonny’s employees receive payment?

[ Stammers ] It was more than just a week’s salary. It was a big, thick envelope. How sonny pays his employees is none of my concern. N– wh– I’m telling you, there was something special about this. Something had to have happened for sonny to be spreading the wealth around like that. That may be useful. Yeah. Useful enough to cover my debt? I’ll knock five grand off. But I’m afraid you still owe me 80k. I don’t have that kind of money. This is upsetting, very upsetting.

[ Scoffs ] So what’s this news you have for me?

[ Sighs ] I got plane tickets for all of us to go to disney world. It’ll be the perfect family vacation — you, me, chase, and violet. She’s never been. She talks about it constantly. She wants to visit cinderella’s castle and fly on dumbo. And, oh, she says she needs to have a conversation with all the disney princesses. Of course she does. So, come on, we’ll tell her that it’s for her birthday. It’ll be the trip of a lifetime. Thank you for the invitation, but I am curious — what did you want to talk to me about? I mean, I’m a detective and I’m stumped.

[ Chuckles ] Well, you’re not much of a detective, are you? Let me spell it out for you. Do you know how diane said that we would be pitted against each other? Mm-hmm. Well, I was talking to my mom last night — and she told you to take the deal? No. But she didn’t tell you not to. It doesn’t matter, because I would never do that. Look, we’re going to be getting a lot of pressure, okay? On both of us. Tracy suggested something similar to me. That’s because tracy is a compulsive schemer, and she expects everyone to respond the way she would.

[ Softly ] Carly. Maybe you should reconsider. Maybe you should testify against me. The only way that dex can stay in port charles is if he continues to work for sonny. Yes, and that’s because sonny’s not going to prison where he belongs, and that’s because of you. Right. Yes. I hired dex with the understanding that he would get close to sonny, gather evidence against him, then turn that evidence over to me, then I would handle it from there. ‘Cause, dex, he was supposed to be already out of it at this point, and he still could be. I gave him a lot of money. From what I understand, so did sonny. All dex has to do is get on a bus or a ferry to canada and buy himself a new identity. And he might not even have to do that, because sonny wasn’t arrested, so he’s not going to be looking for an informant. He could take off, and I doubt sonny would do much to find him. Okay. Okay. This is pointless, alright? I already told you that he’s not going anywhere. Right, because you want him to stay. Despite the risks. Despite the fact that if sonny finds out, he could have dex killed, and that’s gonna be on me. Oh. Oh, exactly, michael. You just don’t want dex on your conscience. It’s easier to throw money at him and pay him to go away. You don’t even see him as a real person. You don’t give a damn what he wants or how he feels. But do you do. Yeah. Nina, I’m — I’m on your side. I know what it means to you to have a daughter. I know, you know, the chance to be a mother, especially when you thought that that was stolen from you… I want you and willow to move forward. Shouldn’t we do it together as a family? Actually, uh, michael came to me. He wants peace. That’s great. But that peace comes on one condition.

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Don’t mention it. I didn’t even see you there. Why didn’t you say hello? Uh… you know, you handled it like a pro. You recovered on your own. You didn’t need me stepping in. Were you ever going to tell me? Probably not. Why not? Honestly, I didn’t know how you were going to react. Like you said, we didn’t exactly leave things on the friendliest of terms last time. I’m sorry. I judged you too quickly. You were defending your mother-in-law, which I could almost respect, if gladys hadn’t framed me for stealing that bracelet. Finn: It’s really great. Violet will love disney world. When were you thinking? Next week. Next week? I don’t think there’s any way we can get time off on such short notice. Why not? For one thing, violet’s in school.

[ Scoffs ] It’s the end of the school year. She won’t miss anything we can’t teach her. I have patients. I can’t request time off on such short notice. And chase just got his badge back. Don’t you both have family leave coming? Come on, I already bought the tickets. Business class for all of us. No, dad, that’s — that’s great. I just, uh — I just don’t think we can do that. Why does it have to be now? Ms. Quartermaine, I don’t know what brook lynn has told you. She doesn’t have to tell me anything. It’s all over her face. She moved heaven and earth for you, and you repaid her by breaking her heart. It’s more complicated than that. What it is, detective, is you looking down from your high horse and judging her when you really should be thanking your lucky stars she ever gave you the time of day. So quit stalling. Either forgive her and skip off into the sunset or cut her loose. Personally, I think she’d be much better off if you took your charms and found someone who meets your lofty moral standards and leave her to find someone who is actually worthy of the air she breathes. I can’t believe that you would suggest I throw you under the bus. I can’t believe that you would think I would do something like that. Carly. I know that that’s not your style, but this — this is not good. This is a bad situation. We got to consider all of the options. I can’t see you go to prison. I can’t see you go to prison, okay? I’m not gonna save myself at your expense. Well, turning on you is obviously a non-starter as well. Great. Then we’re on the same page. I will always protect you. Always. You know, there might not be a way out of this. Diane said the sec has a really good case against us. Yeah, well, I did tell you about a potential merger with elq, and you did buy stock in aurora. Yeah, well, you were just trying to take your family’s business back from valentin, and I was just trying to help you and michael. I know that. I know that. You know that. But the sec, they don’t care. [ Sighs ] I mean, josslyn, she’s old enough to handle anything thrown at her. And michael, he has a family of his own. But I can’t stand the thought of being away from donna and avery. I mean, it’s bad enough that they were away from their dad all those months. How do I look at them and tell them that I have to go away? Look, we’re gonna find a way out of this. We’re gonna beat this. What about you? You were away from your family for two years. How do we beat this without turning on each other? The only way to do that is to go after the person that ratted us out. Michael’s still angry, but willow pushed him to talk to me. Willow’s quite the peacemaker. But peace is never simple. What was michael’s condition? Um… willow gets to decide if she wants a relationship with you and what that relationship looks like. He’s not going to pressure one way or the other. He’s just going to let her decide. So he’s doing the same thing that carly’s doing — reinforcing willow’s animosity towards me with his silence. Nina, I want you to have a relationship with willow. I told michael I can’t control what you do. He was clear on that. But I’m not going to pressure willow either. So you have to stay neutral so you don’t lose your son again. You understand, don’t you? Sonny… what makes you think that you can trust michael? You have feelings for dex, and it’s pretty obvious that he has feelings for you, too. I mean, how could he not? Before he met you, he had no one. No family, no home, no significant ties. He was literally a hired gun, and that’s what I wanted. I wanted somebody who was willing to risk their life for money. And now, josslyn, he is risking his life for you. You’re the only one who can stop this. You’re the only one who can send him away. Well, I won’T. You know he’d be better off. I don’t know what would happen to dex if he left here, michael, and neither do you. What I do know is I’m not gonna lie to him. I’m not gonna tell him that I want him to go when I don’T. It’s dex’s life. He can make his own decisions. The only way to save this is for you to do what you were supposed to do in the first place and turn sonny in.

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Why go now? Because memories are all we have, and I want to make as many as possible while I have the chance. What does that mean?

[ Tracy and chase arguing ] Just that violet’s growing up so fast and there’s still so much to teach her and experiences I want to have with her. I want to make sure I do all that before I wake up one day and realize it’s too late. Okay. I had feelings for her too! Am I being impulsive? Hell, yes. But I don’t want to miss out on anything. I know. I-I get that.

[ Arguing continuing ] What’s the matter? Well, I — …and just wants to love and be loved. Looks like chase is about to meet his maker.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Tracy: Boo-hoo! You look just fine! Hey, dad, this is the — it’s the hospital. I need to take this, okay? I’ll be right back. Excuse me. Hamilton finn. …Have another innocent waiting in the wings. Chase: With all due respect, ms. Quartermaine — what do you know about respect?

[ Sighs ] If you will allow me a moment — oh, you have had all the time in the world to figure out how to worship the ground brook lynn walks on. Now you want more time? No. Sorry. Time’s up. Is there a problem here? I’m sorry, joss. I can’t use that evidence against sonny. Why not? I told willow I wouldn’T. Why would you involve willow in this? You don’t want to lie to dex. I don’t want to lie to willow. So after our wedding, when willow told me that she wanted me to co-exist with sonny, I showed her the pikeman evidence and I told her my plan to turn sonny in. Look, I get it. Willow wants everybody to get along, but she can’t see all of the damage that sonny’s done? The lives he’s wrecked and the danger surrounding him? I mean, have you — have you talked to her about morgan? Yes, I talked to her about morgan. I talked to her about you and all my siblings and how much I love you all. And she helped me realize that by turning sonny in, I’d be blowing my family apart, and the ones who’d be suffering the most would be avery and donna. Because you know what? Sonny is their father, and they love him. And if I were to send him to prison, which side are they supposed to choose? Will they keep loving me? Will they keep loving him? And which big sister would they count on, you or kristina, when neither one of you can stand to be in the same room together without giving each other death glares. Okay, okay. I get it. It’s one big, emotional, complicated mess. But there had to have been a better solution than hanging dex out to dry. You think michael’s lying? Well, sonny, it’s — it’s worth entertaining the idea that he might be stringing you along. He came to you only because willow pushed him to, and you — you know that he would do anything for willow. And now he gets to determine your placement in the family contingent on you agreeing to his agenda, which means staying silent while willow keeps me out of her life. Now, I’m — I’m not — I’m not saying that you should refuse his terms. I’m not. I’m just asking you to consider that michael might not hold up his end of the deal. Well, things have been difficult with me and michael for awhile, but, I-I… I believe that when he came to me, he was sincere and he’s gonna do what he says. Yeah, and I know that you will do anything to reconnect with — with your family. But you have to understand this — that excludes me. Hey, ned got us into this mess. Ned is gonna get us out of it. How is he gonna do that? I mean, even if he takes back his accusations, it’s still in the sec’s hands. Y-yeah, but he was at the helm of elq for decades. He’s built contacts. He’s got influence. Michael ran elq for the past 10 years. What kind of influence does ned have? Well, I’m just saying that he’s had plenty of time to build government contacts, right? He’s got lots of favors owed to him, so if he still knows what strings to pull, he could probably get the sec off our backs. Why would ned do that? We just got to find the right leverage to use against him. That could get us out of this. The question is… what do we use?

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I’m sorry that gladys accused you of stealing that bracelet at the nurses’ ball. Before that, you and i were becoming friends. Yeah. I remember. We, uh, bonded over biscotti. Well, I’m not really one to turn down good friends, and after what you did for me at home & heart, I would say that you qualify. Meh, nah. No, it doesn’t take much to get me streakin’.

[ Laughs ] Good to know. Look, I’m sorry that things got so complicated between us. If you’re willing, I would like to try to get back to being friends. That’d be great, but I just don’t see how that’s possible. Selina, I told you, I can get the money, but I can’t take it all out of my daughter-in-law’s account in one transaction. It’ll raise red flags. I have to pay you in installments. I’m leaving for singapore to visit my mother. Oh, how sweet. She’s okay, I hope? I had hoped to get this matter resolved before I leave. Please. Please. This is the best I can do. Sometimes all we can ask for is our best. You do that, gladys, and I will give you until I get back to gather the funds.

[ Exhales deeply ] Thank you. But I’d be a bad businesswoman if I didn’t charge you any interest. 20% a week seems fair, considering the time and attention I’ve paid to this matter. But that’ll take me even longer to get the money out of sasha’s account. I’m confident you’ll manage. Wh– you don’t understand. I think sasha is planning to terminate the guardianship. Not my concern. I do not care how you get the money. I expect to be paid in full when I return. Zhou. Why would my conversation have anything to do with you? Because I’m the father of the young man you’re reading the riot act to. Dad…I got this. Well, your son has been treating my granddaughter like dirt, and I won’t take it any longer. Quartermaine — brook lynn must be your granddaughter. Oh, congratulations. Your genius grant is on its way. All due respect, you seem to be missing some facts. The fact is that if my granddaughter weren’t so blinded by… all that, she would stop moping and realize he should be down on his knees begging her to take him back. You don’t know the first thing about my son, so let me educate you. My son is kind. He’s generous. He puts others ahead of himself, always. He’s dedicated his life to public service. I’m proud of the man he is. Dad, that’s not necessary. No, it is. Now, chase can make mistakes, like all humans do, but he learns from them and he strives to do better. Well, as far as I’m concerned, he hasn’t learned a thing. And for all his so-called virtues, he lacks the capacity for forgiveness. Well, you’re entitled to your opinion. Fortunately, I’ve taught my sons not to value the opinions of snobs. Okay, we can go the direct route. We can find something incriminating and use it against ned. I’m sure there’s something out there. I just don’t know how recent it is, and I don’t want to hurt olivia. Mm. I’d really like to avoid doing that. Yeah, so would I. Okay, the indirect route — someone who’s done something dirty who ned would want to protect. I can think of two people. Brook lynn. I mean, she’s always in some kind of trouble. Yeah, I really don’t want to blackmail brook lynn. Yeah, I don’t, either. I really love her. That leaves tracy. I’m happy for you. I truly am so happy for you. Your estrangement from michael has been eating you up inside. He’s your son. He means the world to you. You’re not angry? No. If anyone knows the position you’re in, I-it’s me. I would never begrudge you the opportunity of healing things with your family. Why are you so good to me? Because I love you, crazy love you. And all I want is for you to be happy. And part of me is so glad that you get this chance. What about the other part? Well… I feel like my chance of having my own family is slipping away. I feel bad for dex. I do. But he is a grown man. No one forced him to take this job. Yeah, but you offered him certain conditions that made this seem acceptable, and then you changed them. He still has an out. He could leave and have a better life, but — but he’s throwing it all away because of you. I don’t regret what happened between me and dex. And whether you like it or not, what happens to him affects me, too. Man, I’ve lost count of how many times I told dex to stay away from you. Well, honestly, michael, you don’t have any control over dex’s personal life or mine. What do you want me to say? I’m sorry? I am. I’m sorry. More than you can know. Sorry? Sorry? Sorry doesn’t change anything. When you bailed on this deal and when you let sonny go, you not only upended dex’s life, but you upended mine, too. You — you say that now, but, josslyn, come on. You are still in college. You have your whole future ahead of you. You’re gonna be a doctor. I mean, w-what kind of relationship do you think you can have with dex long-term?

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I don’t think you’d be here talking about our friendship if you really thought that I stole that bracelet. Do you still believe I’m responsible? Stealing a bracelet doesn’t make sense from the man who stepped up for me with home & heart. Maybe you were set up, but not by gladys. Okay, look, I-I get why you believe in gladys, after all that she’s done for you, but, sasha, your mother-in-law framed me. Sh– well, look, I — at least you don’t believe that I’m a thief, okay? And thank you. But someday, I hope you know that I’m the one who’s telling the truth to you.

[ Cellphone chimes ] One money transfer down.

[ Cellphone rings ] Hey, sash. What’s up? I have something important to tell you. I set up a meeting with my doctor to discuss getting the guardianship lifted.

[ Sighs ] I’m surprised you showed her so much grace. Grace has nothing to do with it. By the time we return from singapore, gladys will either have the money or not. And if she doesn’t, perhaps she’ll be forced to do something drastic like run away. And perhaps her cousin sonny will have to do me a favor in order to clear her debt.

[ Chuckles ]

Lai bah.

Hao de. I have no love for tracy. She’s done horrible things and never had to pay. Framing alexis for drunk driving comes to mind. And many more things than that. Yeah. I mean, luke died over a year ago. Why is she coming back to port charles now? What has she been up to? No good, knowing tracy. Exactly. Okay, so we find something on tracy. We take it to ned, and we ask him… would he rather us pay or save his mom? Maybe we don’t want to know the answer to that question. Well, I think we got to find out. I mean, we got nothing else to lose. Except our freedom. Okay. Let’s get tracy. Wow. “Snob”? Is that all you’ve got? I can come up with other names, but being a gentleman…

[ Laughs ] Is that what they’re calling it these days? May I — may I speak with you for a second? Excuse me, gentlemen. Hey, what’s going on over here? Your father and I are having a difference of opinion about your brother. Okay. I thought this was a friendly meeting. Finn, you know that I hold you in highest regard. Well… but your brother? Well, let’s just say that I may be the only person in port charles that is not a member of his fan club. Okay, okay, understood. Listen, but I know that brook lynn and chase, they had their problems, but, really, isn’t that for them to figure out? You may be content to sit on the sidelines, but that’s not how I operate when a member of my family is slighted. If brook lynn does not see who chase is really soon, I promise, I will open her eyes for her. Dad, I had control of the situation. You didn’t have to butt in. I know. I’m — I’m sorry. I overstepped. No, it’s — it’s fine. I appreciate you defending me and… although I’m not used to seeing smoke coming out of your ears.

[ Chuckles ] Well, when you were growing up, I always stood up for you. Yeah, but your style was always diplomatic. What’s gotten into you? The woman was out for blood. I-I don’t care how old you are, when someone is attacking you, I’m gonna protect you as long as I’m able. Dex’s work with sonny was gonna end. He was gonna get out, and then we might have a chance to answer all those questions about our future. But now he’s stuck, thanks to you. Right or wrong, this is where we are. And you hate what sonny does, so you’re kidding yourself if you think that you can make things work with dex. I mean, isn’t the kinder thing just to let him go? No, I’m not letting him go. I’ll find a way out for both of us.

[ Door closes ] You’re not losing your family. Aren’t I? I need to be really, really careful on how I pursue a relationship with willow, if I pursue one at all. I don’t want to drive another wedge between you and your son. Meanwhile, you’re gonna get closer to your family, all of whom have made it very clear that there’s no place for me, so… birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, milestone celebrations, I won’t be invited. I mean, it already happened with michael and willow’s wedding. You were invited. I-I wasn’T. You’re not gonna be out in the cold, ’cause you’re always gonna be in my life.

[ Chuckles ] I love you for saying that, but we both know that it’s gonna be a fraught subject for us. Remember the strain on our relationship when I said that I wanted to stay away from your business? It’s gonna be the same thing. I’m not gonna let it. I’m not gonna let it. It’s out of your control. You can’t do anything about it. Family comes first. I’m just gonna have to learn to live being on the outside. You’re not gonna be on the outside. You know why? Because I’m gonna prove that to you for the rest of my life if I have to.

[ Chuckles ] I’m not joking. Okay, well, that’s easy to say now. Now and forever. Forever? Forever. If you marry me.

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I am so sorry you’re hurting. But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that curtis ashford is strong enough to weather whatever comes his way. And he won’t have to go through it alone. You have so many people who love you, and they’ll be right by your side, no matter what.

[Dramatic music]

Portia, you cannot go off half-cocked, gunning for spencer. It is going to backfire on you.

I have tried to look the other way, especially so i wouldn’t alienate trina. But all the while, spencer keeps becoming more and more a part of her life and alienating her from me.

But you’re seeing progress. Why blow it now?

Why aren’t you with me on this? I don’t get it.

When trina was rescued from the haunted star, I told you to back off. Right? But you’re doing the exact opposite. You’re doubling down.

Maybe that’s because trina came back even closer to spencer than she was before.

Which we anticipated, given what they went through. Right? Ok, are there valid concerns about spencer being in trina’s life? Hell yes. You know, I’m starting to wonder, portia, if you’re laser focused on trina and spencer because you don’t want to be focused on you, your husband, and the state of your marriage.

Look, I’m not asking for a team to salvage the haunted star like the titanic. I’m just saying the necklace was on the boat when it went down, right? So why can’t we just cut through the red tape–

because let me tell you something. The wsb is all about the red tape. Now, we’ve been down this road before. I told you, we gotta establish that that necklace belongs to you, which means you have to sign an affidavit that says you’re leopold taub’s son.

More red tape. Is that absolutely necessary?

Yeah, I know. It’s like saying genghis khan is your father. But the wsb is not going to give you money just because you say so, so you’d need to suck it up for $35 million and say that you’re the taub you were born to be.

[Tense music]

Are those the new ads for the deceptor?

Yeah.

It is amazing what good lighting can do.

The woman in these ads doesn’t need any help to look beautiful. And also, you looked beautiful on the home & heart shopping channel.

You saw that? I’m not going to lie, it was white-knuckle time in front of those cameras, especially when I heard the sound of a baby crying in my earpiece.

Yeah, I couldn’t believe it when lucy told me that someone deliberately tried to sabotage you.

Don’t underestimate how low some people will sink to get what they want.

I never have, and I never will.

Thanks for the heads up, mom. And don’t worry, I’m honoring willow’s wishes. Nina won’t get anywhere near her. All right, love you, too. [Deep breath] Dante.

Hey, I couldn’t help but overhearing, and you could tell me to mind my own business, but is that what willow wants or is that what you want for her?

[Knock on door]

You have a visitor.

Thanks, frank. This is a surprise. Is everything good with your mom, willow?

They’re fine. They’re fine. This is about something else.

Ok, go on.

You know how you always used to tell me that you’d do anything for me?

No matter how you treat me, that always stands.

Good, because I’m about to take you up on that offer.

[Dramatic music]

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You in some kind of trouble?

No. It’s not about me.

Then what’s it about?

Dex. I want you to fire him.

Hey, frank. Boss in there? I need to speak with him.

Take a number. Family first.

You’re right. It is none of your business.

That’s not the first time I’ve heard that today. I was just interviewing a perp in the er. He said the same thing. Listen, I was in the building. I thought I’d stop in and check in on you guys, but I’ll take my nosy butt out of here.

Oh, dante, wait. Look, I don’t tell willow what to do. If she wants to make room for nina, that’s her call. I won’t stand in her way. It’s just with everything that she’s dealing with right now, the last thing she wants is nina intruding. You know?

Well, I hope for your sake and your kid’s sake that that changes. I mean, you had sonny at your wedding. Anything could happen, right?

I am gathering that something else is brewing besides deception’s ad campaign. Would it have to do with carly or willow?

Ah! No psychic channeling, please. You are not here to give me a reading or to listen to my sob stories. You are here so we can talk about the crimson’s spread for your new product, the deceptor, which I tried and it’s great. Where’s maxie, by the way? Isn’t she joining us?

Of course. Maxie knows deception has a lot riding on this ad campaign.

As taub’s heir, we have to stake a legal claim. Now, I know you don’t like your father, but $35 million will buy you a lot of sports cars and a lot of therapy. Hey, come on. Come on. Are you listening to me?

Hey, just give me a minute. Will you?

These kids have no priorities.

Hello, there. Good to see you.

Thank you. You too. Cody, I’d like to introduce you to my grandson, james. James, this is a friend of the family, cody bell.

You can call me cody. How you doing, james?

Nice to meet you.

Thanks. You, too. So we got an ice cream sundae here, so is there a celebration?

Yes. We just came from james’s moving up ceremony.

Congrats, dude. That’s awesome. You got any big plans for the summer?

James is going to this great summer camp. Guess where cody works.

Where?

I work at stables. You like horses? Did I say something wrong?

James is a little afraid of horses, which might be a problem at his camp.

Ah. Maybe we can do something about that.

Worrying to death about trina going missing, that’s the only thing that’s been keeping my mind from replaying every wrong move that I made with curtis. I can’t stop thinking about hearing the hurt that was in his voice and seeing the distrust and the betrayal in his eyes when he looked at me. You don’t know how hard I’ve prayed for forgiveness and just wishing that I could go back in time and tell you and curtis the truth from the very start.

Have you told curtis that?

I’ve tried. But he won’t stick around long enough to listen, much less to have a conversation with me. And jordan, of all people, jordan told me. She warned me more than once that lies is what drove a wedge between them. So how can I really even blame curtis for being mad for being deceived all over again?

You know, curtis, if he loves you, he’ll forgive you. But you have to forgive yourself. You got to let the past go. You got to stop feeling guilty and stop tiptoeing around curtis. Tell him you love him before it’s too late.

[Dramatic music]

Come on, let’s get out of here.

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I’m tempted. You don’t know how much. But this isn’t the first time we felt that old spark.

Well, maybe we should do something about it.

Before this goes any further, if it goes any further, we need to know why.

You know what, james? You’re–you’re friends with leo, right?

Yeah.

So am I. You know something else that you and I have in common is I went to camp, too. You looking forward to going?

I don’t know. I hate mosquitoes.

That’s something else we have in common. But take it from me, man, camp is worth a couple of bug bites.

Why?

Well, when I was your age, my summers were really lonely until I went to camp. And then I met my best friend ever, dante falconeri. We had a blast.

You know dante? He’s my godfather.

You don’t say. Yeah, he’s my oldest friend, meaning I’ve known him the longest, not that he’s old. I mean–yeah. I taught dante how to ride horses and he taught me how to paddle a canoe.

At camp?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. That’s when we first became friends. I bet when you go to camp, you’re going to meet a kid that you’re going to be friends with forever, too. And you might even learn how to paddle a canoe.

Do you like sundaes?

Uh, who doesn’t like sundaes? Of course. Oh.

I’m kind of scared of canoes, too, and bats.

No, bats are awesome. They eat mosquitoes. Let’s get it.

I think the text color of the headline would pop more in white. But other than that, everything looks great. What do you think?

I’m sorry. You’re talking to me. You said, color, white, and yes, I can see that.

Maxie’s not here, but itseems like neither are you. Nina, we can reschedule.

No, no, no. I really apologize. I just can’t seem to get my mind off of willow. She’s alone in that isolation room. She doesn’t have the ability to hold her own children.

Or be held by her own mother?

Stop. You stop getting into my head. Ok?

Nina, I understand in my own way, ok? You can talk to me.

I know. I know I can. It’s just if carly and michael have it their way, I’m never going to get close to willow. And I’m trying really hard not to dwell on that. I just–bottom line is I want this transplant to give willow her life back, whether I’m in it or not.

You know what? I am going to talk to carly and michael on your behalf.

Thank you. I really appreciate the offer, but no, I wouldn’t put you in that position. Ok? You have enough to handle already.

Actually, I am feeling very confident lately. Despite that attempt to get me to melt down on television, I held it together and i came away stronger than ever.

Yes, you did.

And I have made up my mind. I am going to petition the court to end gladys’s guardianship. I’m taking charge of my life again.

Tell him his cousin gladys is waiting.

He’s in a meeting. Door’s closed. Even the president and the pope would have to wait. Boss gave me this for you. Said you earned it.

Let me know what you come up with. Yeah. Sorry for the interruption, let’s get back to dex. Why do you want me to kick him to the curb?

Because I want him to be free to make his own choices and to live his own life.

If that’s what dex wants, then he should respect me enough to ask me that to my face, instead of sending you.

No, he doesn’t even know I’m here. I’m the one asking.

Yeah, but you knew that he was on my payroll when you met him. So why are you coming now? What has changed?

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Can I have a cupcake?

These are for later.

Can cody come home with us and have one?

Well, cody and I have a little legal business. He’s got to sign an affidavit.

He’s right. Sorry, pal.

An affidavit?

Yeah, it’s just a little nothing at all, no big deal.

I need a legal document to establish my family background. It is nothing, but he’s right. We got to get back to work.

Can’t you stay?

Maybe just for a few minutes. You like brownies?

I love them.

All right. Well, cupcakes later, brownies now. You want to help me pick some out? Let’s go.

That’s great news. You’re taking charge of your finances and your life again. I am so proud of you.

I’m honored you’re proud of me, nina. You’re still a very important person in my life.

It’s ironic, isn’t it. I once thought that you were the daughter that I always wanted, and that turned out not to be the case. But I’m actually closer to you than I am my own biological child.

Well, willow doesn’t know what she’s missing. And for her sake, I hope that changes soon.

I think you’re a little biased.

Yes, I am. I mean, you could have just turned your back on me after you found out I misled you.

I kind of did.

Yeah, but after a while, you forgave me. So if I was the daughter you always wanted, you’re the mother i always wished I had.

I’m glad willow could at least wave at us before she fell asleep.

Yeah, me too. Glimpses of her awake and alert are rare occurrences these days.

You ok?

I just got to keep telling myself that it’s going to be over soon. She’s going to make a full recovery. Home stretch, you know?

I believe that. And don’t feel like you can’t reach out for support if you need to. I know we don’t agree on some things, but I got you. You know that, right?

Yeah, no, I do. And thanks. And about sonny, we’re actually in a better place. Yeah, as long as he doesn’t try lobbying for nina.

Well, he’s going to do that, michael. He loves her.

I can’t tell nina how to deal with her own daughter any more than I want anybody to tell me how to deal with mine. I got to give her that courtesy.

Ok. Well, then can you just maybe not advocate for her? Stop her from pressuring me and willow?

You feel pressure?

Not openly. You’re too smart for that. We both know you’re very good at getting what you want.

I agree to let nina and willow figure out their relationship on their own. Can you do the same?

I can live with that. At the end of the day, I’m counting on sonny to choose his family over nina.

I don’t know about that. That’s a long shot.

Maybe, maybe not.

Nothing’s changed. I fell for dex, despite the fact that he works for you, and I own that.

You are your mother’s daughter, direct, honest to a fault.

Well, I thought you valued honesty.

All right, you know what? I’ve come to an understanding with your brother, michael. Do you think we can also?

I’m game. You can start by letting dex go.

If dex wants that, then he knows where to find me.

Nice work, if you can get it, huh? What’d you do, place a bet for sonny? Ponies? Something else?

I only bet on sure things. Sonny’s one of them.

Cousin sonny, this is your lucky day.

What are you doing here?

Why would it be too late for curtis and me? Marcus, do you know something?

No, I don’t know anything. I just know from experience that things can get out of hand, they could go too far, you can’t turn back.

So what you’re saying is that curtis and I may have reached some sort of turning point?

Portia, the guy dropped everything, risked his neck to bring trina back home. A lot of it was because of trina, but a lot of it was because of you. Now it’s your turn. You need to decide what you want and then you need to fight for it, and I’m talking about the kind of fight, the tenacity, the focus you have for you when you’re fighting for your patients.

But what about fighting for our daughter? Am I supposed to let trina just fend for herself against spencer cassadine? We both know how that ends.

Portia, you cannot send trina to her room any more than you can make her forgive and forget what you have done to her by turning her life upside down. She’s not your little girl anymore.

She might still be yours, though.

She’s always going to be mine, no matter what the tests say. Look, nobody can tell trina how to run her life. I know how stubborn you are. And no matter how hard this is to let this go, portia, you’ve got to let trina live her life. Then maybe you can concentrate on living yours.

We have always had strong feelings, which is why we got together in the first place. Those feelings, I’ve always had them. Maybe I always will.

Well, you had other feelings about me, too. Remember? Ones you couldn’t get past, involving mistrust and betrayal? That’s why we split up and why you moved on to portia. And the two of you rekindled your relationship and fell in love.

But that was before–

let me finish. You and portia were happy. I saw that. You bought a house together and made it a home for trina and your father. You exchanged heartfelt vows and got married in front of your friends and family. You had the fairytale ending.

But we didn’t, and you know why. And here we are.

Yeah. Yes. Here we are. But is this a last grasp for something that’s ended, something we should let be over? Or will these feelings always be here, just… waiting for us to rekindle them?

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Not here.

See you later, frank.

What do you want, gladys?

I have a proposal that’s in our mutual interest.

Is that right?

Yeah. As you know, I am in charge of sasha’s day-to-day decision making, including investments.

That’s for the time being because what I– I heard that her last tv appearance, she was doing ok, holding her own.

Yeah. Oh, yeah.

Right.

Thankfully, she didn’t fall to pieces, like the last time. But sasha isn’t ready to handle her finances.

So she should keep trusting you?

[Chuckles]

I knew you’d understand.

Yeah, right.

As it turns out, I have a knack for finances, which is why I’m letting you in on the ground floor of an amazing opportunity. Take it from me, it can’t miss.

Thank you so much for meeting me.

Sure. So tell me, what is so important you had me run out of nina’s office, where we were supposed to have a meeting with deception?

Oh, that–that can wait. I have something to tell you, and I think you’ll want to know.

I think that kid’s going to have a hell of a stomachache.

My nathan never got the chance for time with his son.

And I’m sorry about that. Nathan, he would have made a hell of a father. But james, he’s got a lot of people that care about him. I mean, even cody. I mean, he’s not family, but maybe they’ll have more of these outings.

Where did this new and unexpected fondness for cody come from? What’s this legal action all about?

I thought we weren’t speaking anymore.

We’re speaking now.

Ok, then hear this. I don’t want to ruin the surprise.

If living my own life means ignoring all the big, flashing warning signs when I see trina and spencer together, you can forget that. Mm-mm, I won’t let this go.

I’m not asking you to let this go. I’m just asking you to be smart about how you approach our daughter. Look, she’s got you, me, curtis, marshall, jordan, all these people that care about her.

What do you mean, jordan?

Portia, you think it was a coincidence that jordan was stuck in the elevator long enough for you to talk to that bartender and convince him to testify on trina’s behalf?

Wait a second. Wait, you’re telling me that jordan did that deliberately. Did she tell you that?

She didn’t have to. We’ve been partners long enough. I know her. Look, the point is jordan also cares about trina, which means you can stop using trina as an excuse and maybe you can start putting your energy into working on your marriage.

It never ended for me. Even when things were at their worst, I was still ready to fight for us. But you walked away from me, right into portia’s arms. Listen, I’m not blaming you or portia. I’ve come to terms with my part in things and I’m trying to be more mindful going forward. But did I ever stop caring, stop feeling, stop loving you? Never.

Jordan, look.

I truly wanted you and portia to be happy. I told her she needed to tell you the truth so she wouldn’t make the same mistakes I did.

I always said you were a class act.

Well, I wouldn’t give me too much credit. You know why I didn’t come to your wedding? In part, I was sitting it out because I knew what portia was keeping from you. But mainly, it was because I couldn’t bear to hear you pledge your love to someone else. I still loved you that much. So before we go any further, I need to know where you are, what you feel, what you want. Are you on the rebound? Or are you and portia really over? And if so, do we get a second chance?

Ok. It’s just us now. What went down in sonny’s office?

I told sonny that i want him to cut you loose.

[Dramatic music]

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You asked sonny to fire me?

It was the only way I knew how to get you out of sonny’s world.

Unbelievable. What did he say? No, don’t bother. Sonny said if I wanted out, it was up to me to ask him myself.

You know him well.

Damn it. Why did you get involved in this?

Maybe because he’ll kill you if he finds out you’ve been working against him.

I knew the risks when I took the job, joss. I don’t need you constantly trying to rescue me.

Are you sure? Because so far my track record is awesome.

You know I appreciate that. And I appreciate you. We’re supposed to be in this together.

Exactly. So no going around, risking your neck without telling me.

But that’s not realistic. I can’t run it by you every time sonny asks me to do something. And I especially don’t want you going to him on my behalf asking him to fire me when I don’t even know about it.

I want you free and clear of sonny. Ok? I’m sorry, but I thought that’s what you wanted, too.

You know I do.

Ok, gladys, we’re going to have to wrap this up because I got someplace I need to be, some important thing I need to do.

Oh don’t worry. I’ll make it quick.

Ok.

It’s about deception, the company. The thing that sasha was hyping on the home & heart shopping channel, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a whole new line in the works, maybe even a whole new division. But new products need new investing.

I’m sure lucy and maxie have all the financing taken care of.

Yeah, yeah, well, sure. But there’s always room for more. Sonny, this is a golden opportunity. You get in now and you will make bank when deception brings this line to markets.

Gladys. What’s in it for you?

Oh, I was thinking a finder’s fee, you know, for–

 

[Laughs] How big of a finder’s fee?

Well, I hadn’t decided on the percentage. I’m still circling around and doing some calculating.

Ok, hold it. Hold it right there. Sounds like a winner, but it’s a no for me because my portfolio is fine. And you know that trouble that carly’s into, the insider trading thing? It pretty much falls under the same umbrella. And you don’t want to open yourself up to that, now, do you? You can thank me later because I do everything to protect my family. Right?

Yeah.

All right. Do me a favor, frank. Get my cousin a big box of biscotti.

Oh, man, apparently my perp just remembered he had a partner. So I got to go back down to the er.

Oh. Well, I’m glad you stopped by.

I am, too. Hey, you sounded kind of cryptic before I got on my call there. Everything cool with you and sonny?

Well, let’s just say that sonny and I have found one point of agreement.

Involving willow or nina?

Why don’t you save those detective skills for the perp downstairs?

All right, take it easy. All right? You tell willow that we’re thinking of her. Me, sam, the kids, we love her.

Will do.

And don’t make sonny choose between you and nina. All right?

Say hi to sam.

Thought I’d give it my best shot. You know?

Yeah.

I’ll see you.

See you.

Cody was in the studio the day of the deceptor pitch?

According to lucy, cody figured out that they were messing with you and he threatened to streak in front of the camera.

What?

Yeah. And I believe it because, well, he did it at the nurses’ ball.

Do you think he’s still at kelly’s with james and liesl?

When I spoke with liesl, he was still there, checking up on james.

Please excuse me, maxie. There’s something I need to take care of.

I would love to say that I have all the answers. But the truth is life’s up in the air.

Meaning the dna test?

That’s a big part of it. I’d be lying if I said I know how I will react if I find out that I’m trina’s biological father, or if I’m not.

Well, that’s understandable. What about the other parts?

I guess after what i experienced in greenland, you know, the victor cassadine madness, coming out of an intense experience like that, I don’t know, it shook things up for me. What am I doing with my life? I’ve made this place a success and I’m proud of that. But then I wonder, is this all there is? Because I’m feeling like it’s not enough.

Sounds like you’re restless again, maybe wondering where your heart lies.

I don’t know. Jordan, I care about you way too much to make promises that I’m not sure I can deliver.

Why couldn’t I have been a little more honest with you and you a little less honest with me?

We are who we are. Can you give me some time so I can figure out the rest?

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So we understand each other?

Well, I could use some reminding. I got it. We’re in this together.

We have to trust each other.

Yes. I will trust you when you have to act alone sometimes.

Yes.

And you have to trust me. Do you?

Of course, but what–

great. I’ll see you later.

Joss, where are you going?

Trust me.

Take the time you need. Once you unravel the knots in your marriage and deal with the results of the dna test, you know where to find me.

You take care, jordan.

I’m glad you stopped by.

I felt like I did all the talking. Any of it stick?

I heard what you had to say and I appreciate it. But I can’t be the only one to make our marriage work. Curtis has to want it, too. He knows how desperately I want things to work out. So in the meantime, I’m not going to take my eyes off of the other love of my life. Marcus, I’m not going to let trina become another casualty of the cassadines. I want to make sure that trina sees exactly who spencer cassadine really is.

Here’s your biscotti, miss corbin.

Thanks. Say, frank, I saw you hand dex that big, fat envelope earlier. What was that about, some big deal he and sonny pulled off?

You know better than to ask that, miss corbin, being family and all.

[Suspenseful music]

Nina. It’s gladys corbin. I know what I owe you, but I might have something more valuable than money.

Hey. Can we talk somewhere a little more private?

Sure. What do you want to talk about?

You and dex.

So listen, think about it. Ok? Because we got to get that thing signed asap.

Yeah, no, you got it. James, listen, I’m going to talk to your grandma or your mom, and we’re going to figure out when you can come to the stables with me and leo. Cool?

Ok. Bye, cody.

Bye, bud.

Let’s go, liebchen.

Come on. There you go. All right. Listen, I got my car. Can I give you a lift?

Where are you parked?

In the lot. Well, things are looking up.

Cody?

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I have to admit, um what happened on the haunted star. And even though i love my independence, knowing that someone will be there to catch me, it means the world to me.

That’s what happens when you become a parent.

[Dramatic music]

Spencer cassadine?

Yes?

Just need your signature.

Have a nice day.

What is it?

Let’s find out. This is an invitation to the reading of my uncle victor’s will.

What do you think he left you?

More trouble.

Tj, hi. It’s your mom. I feel like I’ve spoken to your voice mail more than you lately. Anyway, I was just thinking of you, hoping that maybe you, molly, and I can grab dinner soon? Anyway, let me know. Text if you must, but a phone call would be most welcome. I love you.

You–you want something, water, candy?

You know what I want, for you to relax because I’m already nervous enough for both of us.

I’m–I’m relaxed. I’m–I’m very– I’m very relaxed.

You’re such a liar.

[Scoffs] What, you– you kicking me out?

God, no. I–I need you here. My mind is racing. No matter what i try to think about, I just keep coming back to the same question. What if I can’t get pregnant?

Baby, it’s too soon to go there. We need more information, ok?

I know. But I can’t help it. I’m terrified.

And down this hallway is where the senior offices are. Hi. This is a surprise.

Oh, so is this. What’s going on?

Robert, lovely surprise.

Nice try, holly. But it’s not gonna work. You’re up to something.

What exactly do you think I’m up to?

Conspiring with selina wu.

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Sring ridge. You asked me about maggie fitzgerald. You said she was my former nanny. But you said that you were a private detective. Did–did you lie to me? Do you really work at “the invader”? Were you just trying to use me to get the scoop that ryan chamberlain was my father?

No, no, no, no, I– I am a private investigator. And that’s my mother.

Y-your mother. But–

yeah.

Isn’t your last name mccall?

It is.

But you’re a cassadine too.

Long story. Maybe some other time.

Oh, no, no, no. I get it. You tried to manipulate me just like every other cassadine. And you’re really supposed to make me believe that you don’t have some ulterior motive for giving me this job?

What are you getting involved in here? You know what selina wu does for a business. What’s next, drop in on sonny corinthos?

Oh, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

Yeah, I know you. And you love to play fast and loose with the law.

For goodness’ sake, robert.

Excuse me. Who let you in? We’re closed.

N’neka, is it? Robert scorpio, district attorney. I’m here on official business.

Which is now over.

I–you don’t get off that easy.

You’re right. Maybe you do need to be filled in. Can we discuss this somewhere more private?

As we suspected, your biopsy reveals that you have endometriosis. And unfortunately, it’s severe. You hadn’t complained of pain previously.

[Cries] I mean, there’s–there’s been some cramping, more severe lately. But warm baths helped. And an occasional missed period, like right now. But I’m not pregnant?

I’m sorry. Ir regularity in your cycleis common with endometriosis. Any additional symptoms? That’s good. Per your request, we conducted a fertility test.

I know you told me to wait six months before I try and have a baby.

And you insisted you didn’t want to wait.

No, I mean, I– I need all of the information before I make any decisions about treatment. And I don’t want to delay trying to get pregnant. What’d the fertility test say?

I’m sorry. It’s not good news.

[Cries]

Will trina ever be free from this horrible family?

Well, victor’s dead now, so there’s nothing he can do to harm trina.

Yeah, well, in the meantime, spencer and trina are closer than ever.

I know that you’re wary of spencer. But I witnessed firsthand how he stepped up for trina in greenland.

Your uncle victor tried to control you. And when he realized he couldn’t, he turned against you. Nothing in this will is going to be good for you.

Probably not, which is exactly why i should deal with it now instead of putting it off till later. If uncle victor had succeeded, there would be no need for this will.

Right. He planned on ushering in the new age.

Yeah, this–this is worst-case scenario. This is a–this is a contingency plan in case of disaster. In order for this will to mean anything, uncle victor would have had to assume that he was, a, dead, and, b, that his plan had failed.

So why let him have the last word?

Because if this will is uncle victor’s last shot at revenge, if it sets something in motion, I’m gonna need to be the one to stop it.

Spencer didn’t even care about himself. He was only concerned about trina. He put himself in the line of fire to protect her.

And so did you. And I am grateful to you for bringing trina back home. Thank you.

I care about trina too.

I know you do. And she cares about you. I could see the look in her eye when she looked at you. I mean, I think you have a permanent place in her heart.

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Dad.

Oh, how is my baby girl?

When I woke up this morning, you were gone.

We were up so late last night celebrating your return that your father crashed in the guest room.

[Sighs] You wanted to gocamping in the living room, like we did when I was little. Sorry for being a party pooper and asking to sleep in my own bed.

Oh, no, it makes total sense after you were gone so long, but we did do the fireplace s’mores, which is the next best thing.

[Chuckles]

Ms. Robinson, mr. Ashford, mr. Taggert, the lab’s ready for you. Who’s first?

[Dramatic music]

Esme works here now?

Meet our new receptionist.

[Scoffs] No, I–I’m out. I should have gone with my first instinct. I can’t believe I keep getting fooled by you people.

You must be so awkward. Esme. I’m sure you must be very scared. And now that you’ve lost your memory, you must be so confused. But my nephew nikolas has disappeared. Nikolas, the father of your son. So my only motivation is to keep the rest of my family intact. Now, whether you like it or not, your son is a cassadine. And through your son, you are now extended family. Esme, I have offered you a job so that you can financially support your son. Isn’t that something any mother would be grateful for?

Fine. I will try.

Good.

For now.

That’s all. You can go down the hall to hr, complete your paperwork. And when you’re done, you can start immediately.

What’s going on?

The results of the imaging and hormone testing indicate it’s likely that you will not be able to conceive. I’m so sorry, molly.

Wait, wait, many women with endometriosis are still able to get pregnant. Why can’t molly?

In some cases, the diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean infertility. Unfortunately, molly’s case is different.

Because my condition is severe?

There’s still a lot of uncertainty around how the condition affects some women compared to others. Your diagnosis is severe based on where the endometrial tissue occurs in the body and how far it’s spread and how much tissue’s in those areas, which certainly contribute to infertility. But the condition can also affect fertility on a microscopic level. Endometriosis can change the hormonal environment around the eggs, as well as alter the quality of the eggs. And the reasons aren’t well understood.

So that’s it? I’ll never be able to have children?

[Cries]

I’ll go first.

This way, please.

Trina, honey, are you doing ok?

Yeah, I want to do the test.

It’s ok to be nervous.

It’s totally understandable.

I really want to do it. I really want to take the test and put an end to all the secrets. But what if we find out that curtis is my biological father? How do things not change?

No test is gonna tell me how I feel about my girl. You are and you always will be my–my little girl.

I hope so.

You can count on it. Now, bring it here.

I do need money. But it’s not for me. It’s for ethan.

What, is he in trouble already?

He stole from the wrong people.

Who?

It’s a long list– oligarchs, dictators, a hedge fund billionaire or two. Ethan only kept a little bit of it. And the rest of it, most of it, he gave away.

Yeah, worthy causes, I’m sure.

I can give you the contact information of the orphanages that he supports if you don’t believe me.

I believe you. And I believe him. Yeah, he’s got a larcenous soul, but… he’s not greedy. He likes the rush. So did luke. So do you.

These are people with obscene amounts of money. And they’re willing to spend it to see ethan dead. That’s why he’s gone back to australia to try and hustle enough money to pay them back.

Yeah, well, that’s a whole bunch of problems in itself, isn’t it?

Hence why I need a large influx of cash.

Why didn’t you come to me? I care about ethan. And I sure as hell care about you.

If this was as simple as asking a friend for a loan, I wouldn’t have spoken to selina wu. I even inquired about working for the wsb. But that wouldn’t have paid off fast enough. The only way to get these people off ethan’s back is to compensate them. And I have to do that before they find him.

[Scoffs] Why didn’t you bring this to me earlier? I–I still could have helped you.

Isn’t it obvious?

Not to me. I mean, you and I, we help each other. That’s what we do.

But I’ve got you in so much trouble already. And I don’t want that for the man I love.

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I am gonna check in with my uncle’s attorneys and try to get more information about the will reading.

You know he did that so we could be alone.

Is that ok with you?

I’m happy you’re here, mom. I know this is hard on you too.

The hardest part is that I had to put you in this position in the first place. But I’m really proud of your courage, you know. I wish I was as brave as you are in the very beginning. When I found out I was pregnant, I should have told curtis and marcus that I was not sure who the father was. And you never would have had to make this decision.

[Chuckles]

[Sighs] I’m sorry.

I know we haven’t unpacked everything.

[Dramatic music] And I’m still angry that you chose to not be honest with me. I’m not as mad as I was anymore.

It means the world to me to hear you say that.

[Sighs]

Come here.

Spencer?

Esme.

Are you ok? Where’s ace?

Oh, he’s with your grandmother. I hated leaving him, but I had no choice.

What are you doing here? Why are you at the hospital?

Oh, I’m here to drug test for my new job.

You’ve never worked a day in your life. Who would offer you a job?

Your aunt alexis.

I fully expected that look.

Do I have to remind you what happened the last time you invited a snake into your life?

My eyes are wide open as to who esme is or isn’T. She’s not snowing me. I really am doing this for the family.

How?

Because when i went to the lawyers, esme was halfway out the door with that baby. She was gonna take ace and leave with nowhere to go and not a penny to her name because that’s how much she doesn’t trust laura and spencer or anybody else.

Well, victor did try to steal her son.

You know why I’m doing this.

I know, mom. I know what you’re doing. You–you get her a job at the paper to keep her in port charles. And this keeps her in close proximity to you, which gives an extra set of eyes. I get it.

Exactly. Laura asked me privately to help her keep esme here so that she and spencer wouldn’t be separated from ace.

Ok, well, that’s lovely for them. But you’re the one who has to work with her. So what happens when this noble gesture comes back to bite you?

Duly noted. Now, why don’t you tell me why you’re here?

[Knock at door] Come in.

Alexis davis?

Yes, what can I do for you?

Just need a signature.

Oh, all right. Thank you.

Have a nice day.

Thank you. Looks like I got invited to the party too.

You know about this?

You got one too? So did laura and so did anna.

Oh, victor hated both of them.

Hated me too. Never very fond of me for rejecting his call for family solidarity.

Ok, so anyone victor disliked or outright hated was invited to the reading of his will? That doesn’t bode well, does it?

No, it doesn’T.

Robert, I– I love you, not just in the past but in the present. I’M…in love with you.

Holly.

Let me finish. We’ve been through so much since I returned last year– victor taking ethan, staging the fire in the cabin, greenland. And I just didn’t have time to dwell on my feelings. But now that victor has been dealt with, I realize that… I’m still hugely in love with you. I want to– I want to be with you. I want to devote myself to you and us. But first, I have to help my son. And if–if that takes me to shady places, then so be it. But I refuse to pull you in. We played fast and loose enough with scotty. But I will not drag you down. You are the da.

Yeah, and I take those duties seriously. But there are things that are more important in life– ethan, like you.

I can’t keep asking you to cross the line for me. I don’t want to keep asking you that. I love you too much. I can handle this on my own.

But you don’t have to. It’s you and I. It’s us. You don’t have to do it on your own. And you shouldn’t have to.

Is this your choice?

Question: Where does this end?

[Sighs]

Hey, boss.

Hey, n’neka. How’s everything looking for tonight?

Well, the sound system was glitching when I tested it. But the technician is already on his way.

Ok, thanks. Would you meet the delivery driver out back? I’ll take care of the paperwork.

Yeah.

Ok, thank you.

I realize this is a lot to process. But there are options.

But conceiving a child isn’t one of them.

It’s not impossible to get pregnant. As I said, we still don’t fully understand the condition or how it affects fertility.

But the possibilities are slim.

Well, let’s–let’s not– let’s not call it a day yet, molls. There–there are still– there’s plenty of treatments.

Tj’s right, molly. I’m happy to discuss all treatments available for your condition, as well as alternatives to help you have a child. I’ll give the two of you time to talk. But please don’t– don’t lose hope. We’ll find the best option for you.

Thank you.

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this is a pattern with you. You get involved in all these below-board things with questionable payouts and varying degrees of nobility.

[Scoffs] I mean… if, as you say, you love me but you don’t want to drag me in with you, I don’t get what kind of a relationship that is.

I don’t know. I just know that I love you.

And love is certainly part of the equation. But if–if this is your– your life and your life says you’ve got to keep things from me, how–how does that work? I mean, maybe we– we’re not compatible. Maybe there’s not meant to be a me and you. All I know is… I’ll always be there for you.

[Dramatic music]

You don’t have to say it. After all these years of trying to make us work, maybe I’ve missed my chance.

Is this official business?

[Sighs]

I just wanted to see that you were all right. Is that a problem?

Of course not. Thanks.

Are you ok? Something bothering you?

I’m–I’m good.

Ok, curtis. It’s me. What’s up?

Jordan, did I make a mistake going through with that dna test?

[Sighs]

To determine if you or taggert is trina’s biological father?

I might be upending a perfectly happy family.

You’re working for my aunt?

Oh, believe me, it was not my first choice.

When did this happen?

She was visiting your grandmother, and I was about to leave with ace.

Leave and go where?

I hadn’t decided yet. But your grandmother ran down the list of reasons as to why it was a bad idea. And I said that I wanted to be independent, which I do. And that is when your aunt offered me a job. I just came from hr.

What’s going on?

Esme got a job at “the invader.”

As a receptionist.

So, what, she just offered you a job out of the blue?

She didn’t do it out of the kindness of her heart. She did have an agenda, just like every other member of your family, but I can play the game too. And if I am going to build a life with ace far away from here, then I will need money.

Esme, wherever you go with my little brother, I will be right behind you.

I won’t let you take ace away from me.

That’s not what I mean. You can leave port charles. You can go to the ends of the earth. And I will be right there to buy a home next to you.

As long as I am with ace, i really don’t care what you do.

What is my aunt alexis thinking?

Spencer… this is a good thing.

Whatever victor had in mind, I’m not up for.

I’ll give him your regrets.

Yeah, regrets with regrets.

Well, let’s be grateful for the fact that spencer and that baby are back safe, victor’s stopped, and nobody else was harmed.

I am. I am grateful for that. And I do have to tell you that the story you put in “the invader” was pretty amazing.

I had help.

From whom?

Gregory.

Wait, the last time we talked, you said that you never thought you would see gregory again.

Yeah, well, he’s full of surprises. As soon as you left, he showed up.

Did you work things out?

Has a–a doctor tried to help you with your cramps?

No.

What do you mean no?

There’s nothing they can do. I have als.

I thought so.

You thought so? What does that mean?

Gregory told me what it is that he’s been dealing with.

Ok. Well, that’s good, isn’t it?

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All these years of false starts and missed chances, I always thought that one day, it would be our moment.

Never is.

Now I see that. Never is.

[Dramatic music] And it never will be.

I will always love you. Nothing’s ever gonna change that.

[Cries] But you’ll always be you. And I’ll always be me. And I so wish that you were wrong. But you’re not. Love can’t fix this.

[Cries]

What now?

I don’t– I still have to help my son one way or another.

How you gonna do that?

Oh. Don’t ask questions that you don’t want the answer to. But I will take care of it. You don’t have to worry about me.

Too late.

Did you and gregory get into another fight?

No, we didn’T. In fact, after he told me what was wrong with him, I thought that he would be more accepting of my help. And from what he told me, he could use the help.

Ok, I’m assuming he probably swore you to secrecy.

He asked me not to tell anyone.

Ok, so I’m not gonna pry. It’s just that this must be pretty hard on you.

What’s really hard is I don’t know if this radio silence means that he’s in some kind of trouble, because apparently, I’m the only one that knows about this. So if that’s true and he doesn’t tell me, how can I help him?

Well, did you reach out to him?

I am not comfortable doing that.

Why not?

Because he asked– he insisted– that I respect his privacy.

Ok, well, you can respect his privacy without ignoring him.

If I recall, you were the one who told me to trust him. And if he needs me, he’ll reach out.

And he did. I mean, didn’t that change everything?

If esme can afford it, she’ll disappear with my brother.

Or the job can be a reason why she stays. The longer esme stays in port charles, the more time you have to convince her that your brother needs you. You and your grandmother will show her how important it is for ace to have a support system.

But what about you? The more involved esme is with my family, the more you’re exposed.

[Sighs] Don’t worry about me. I’ve gotten used to having esme around. And she’ll always be part of your family, job or no job. It’s part of the deal when you have a family.

Have I told you lately how amazing you are?

[Laughs] About 1,000 times.

God.

But you can tell me again.

What’s wrong?

Oh, just history repeating itself. But this time–this time, I’m ready for it.

How are you responsible for what happens to trina’s family? Did you push for the dna test?

No, that was trina’s choice. She wanted that.

Then why are you blaming yourself?

[Sighs] Because I am the complicating factor. Everything was perfect between trina and the parents that raised her. They had the perfect stable dynamic for over 20 years, and then here I come, complicating things.

Well…[Sighs] Their so-called stable dynamic was already complicated– and not because of you. Portia made her choice. And…[Sighs] Right or wrong, it was what she needed to do at the time. But with the revelation that she doesn’t know who trina’s biological father is, that dynamic was bound to change.

But it doesn’t have to. Taggert is always going to love trina as his daughter, and she’s always gonna love him as her dad. So wouldn’t the best likely outcome be to–for those results to show that he is in fact her biological father? Because if that’s the case, then trina can go back on living her happy life.

Spoken like a true father.

Honestly, I just want what’s best for trina. But selfishly, I want those results to show that I am her father. Jordan, I want that so bad it hurts. And the only thing that would hurt worse is finding out that– is finding out that I’m not her father.

I’m sorry.

Hey, for what?

I feel silly.

Baby, you just had a bomb dropped on you, ok? Of course you’re upset.

Yeah, but I mean, I’m a logical person. My brain completely understands that we can still have a child. And we will–we will love that child whether I carry it or not.

We will.

[Cries]

But your brain is not your heart. And your heart is broken.

[Cries] I feel like I just got hit by a baseball bat.

[Cries] I mean, I came in here expecting the worst. But then when dr. Navarro actually said the words, that it’s unlikely I’ll get pregnant…

unlikely is not impossible, baby.

I told myself that it didn’t matter either way. You know, I’m not a very traditional person. And if we have a baby by nontraditional means, no one would be surprised.

[Chuckles]

But… I think it took finding out how unlikely it would be for me to realize just how badly i wanted to be pregnant, just how badly i wanted to carry your baby.

[Cries] I’m sorry.

I don’t know how difficult this is. I cannot imagine what you are going through.

[Cries]

But we are here together. I am with you. We are in this together.

[Cries]

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Explain to me how I can insert myself into his life and then let him reach out to me at the same time.

I’m not telling you to press him to talk. I’m just saying that you can reach out to him without being intrusive. You can just call him, mom. Send a text or a voice mail letting him know that you’re his friend and you’re there for him if he needs your help.

You mean act like a normal grown-up? How did you get to be so normal and so wise?

[Chuckles] Come on. What is normal anyway?

Mm.

It’s in my dna.

Oh. Yeah.

[Chuckles]

Dr. Navarro downloaded a bunch of information on endometriosis for us to look at whenever you’re ready.

Is it ok if I’m not ready yet?

More than ok.

[Sighs]

As dr. Navarro said, baby, you need to process.

Hey, we both do. You don’t have to just make this about me.

I know. I’m thinking positive here. And we can and we still will grow our family.

[Dramatic music]

Just not in the way that we thought we would.

I should go.

Right now?

Why prolong this? I wish we could stay together and shut out the rest of the world, but we can’T. Letting go of you is gonna be the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

But–

it’s what we both need. I truly want you to be happy. And I think that the best is yet to come for you.

[Sighs] Goodbye, robert.

Take care of yourself.

I always do.

Goodbye, holly.

Ready for the dna test?

[Sighs] The lab tech hasn’t returned.

Well, she’s probably waiting for you. May I walk you to the lab?

You may.

[Sighs] I am just as upset as you are about this. But no good is gonna come from you continually warning her about spencer.

This is beyond talking, marcus. It’s time for action.

What are you saying?

I’m saying I’m not gonna stand by and watch him take our daughter down. I’m gonna make sure that spencer is out of trina’s life for good.

I am so sorry you’re hurting. But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that curtis ashford is strong enough to weather whatever comes his way.

[Sighs]

And he won’t have to go through it alone. You have so many people who love you. And they’ll be right by your side no matter what.

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