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Kristina: Is that so, Violet?

Violet: Aunt Elizabeth and daddy beat Kelly’s.

Well, no, to be clear, the G.H. team beat the Kelly’s team.

Ooh! Carly’s going to be mad.

21 to 4.

Oh, heads will roll.

PC!

PD!

PC!

PD!

PC!

PD!

[ Both laugh ]

All hail the conquering heroes.

Am I to assume this means you won, also?

Well, it was tough, but we pulled it through, yeah.

Wow. Well, well, well. I guess it wasn’t the bloodbath G.H. inflicted on Kelly’s?

G.H. did sort of wipe the floor with them.

Oh, coming from the nurse.

Head cheerleader. But I am going to play the next game.

And you’d better, too. The fire department would have wiped the floor with us if your sister didn’t step up for your brother.

Guilty as charged.

Sounds like “Game of Thrones.”

Hey, what do you say we, uh, get this party started?

Drinks on Chase?

Whoa. I’m just kidding.

Oh.

Kristina: No, actually, this is — this is the perfect time for that. Drinks on the house. First round is on me.

Aww, thank you, Kristina.

Kristina: Yeah. Charlie’s supports the winners.

Whoo!

Dante: Hey, what’s going on? So did we win?

Sam: Oh, we won, alright. And you had nothing to do with it.

Dante: I don’t know about that. Looks like I had lots to do with it.

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Nina: So what do you think? Good to be home?

Sonny: It’s good to be home with you.

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Nurse Janice: And that’s when he assaulted the doctor and took his clothes. He was already on his way out with the patient when I realized who he was. I initiated lockdown protocol, but it was already too late. They were gone.

Detective: Okay. And what were the patients’ names?

Nurse Janice: Sasha Gilmore and Cody Bell.

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Cody: Hey, Sasha. Hey, stay with me. Stay with me. You’re doing great. You’re doing great. We’re almost there. Okay, Sam. Let’s see if I can find this key in the wood pile. Here. Can you hold yourself up?

Sasha: Mm-hmm.

Cody: Alright. Bingo. Okay. Come here. Hey. I got you. I got you. Here, come on. Alright? Hey. We made it. [ Chuckles ]

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Oh then you take me by the hand I feel better again oh I feel better now

Shirley Temple for the victorious Violet and seltzers for the champions.

Finn: Oh, thank you, but champions may be a bit of an overstatement.

Elizabeth: Oh, don’t be so modest, Finn.

Violet: Don’t be sad, Daddy. Everyone strikes out sometimes.

Finn: Thank you, Violet. You know, but hitting is just part of the game, right? There’s also the defense, the — the catch I made at the fence and saved that home run.

And another part of the game is running. Too bad you got tagged out at second.

Finn: Mm-hmm. But at least I made it to first, right? You know, we can’t all be speed demons on the bases like you.

Violet: Yeah, how did you get so good?

Elizabeth: Hmm? Well, I do have three boys. It’s a lot of backyard practice, especially with Jake. Talk about a speed demon. Where is he?

Violet: Jake never showed up to the game.

I’ll be back.

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Willow: Your sister is so sweet.

Michael: Well, she cares about you.

Willow: I just wish everyone wouldn’t worry so much. I mean, my numbers are great. They’re holding steady.

Michael: I cannot hear that enough. You know, you’re my miracle, Willow, in so many ways.

Willow: Well, it was nice to be just another person shouting, cheering in the bleachers today, watching the G.H. team beat the pants off Kelly’s. It was so much fun. It felt so normal. It had nothing to do with my illness. I was just glad to forget about being sick for a while.

Michael: I’m glad. I just wish I was there to share it with you.

Willow: Well, you had somewhere much more important to be.

Yeah. Beers all around. Thank you. Okay, so what are we drinking to, our win or Sonny beating the rap?

To Sonny.

To Sonny.

To Sonny.

To Sonny, then.

No? You’re not —

Kristina: I’m working.

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Sonny: You okay?

Nina: I’m really flattered that you’re asking about me, Sonny, but I’m not the one that was dragged from The Metro Court by the FBI and in custody for 72 hours.

Sonny: Worst part for me was getting arrested. Seeing Kristina and Wiley’s face, they were upset. And then I saw your face, and it wasn’t good.

Nina: No, it wasn’t. I was scared to death.

Sonny: Okay.

Nina: You know, those agents, they came in there, and they looked so confident. And I couldn’t help but think that you were going to be convicted and spend the rest of your life in prison.

Sonny: Nina, let’s not go down that road.

Nina: I-I can’t help it, because if you would have been found guilty, we would have already had our last day together and not known it.

Sonny: I’m sorry that I scared you.

Nina: Babe, you don’t have to be sorry. It wasn’t you. It was the FBI.

Sonny: [ Sighs ] Maybe, but maybe not — not entirely.

Nina: What do you mean?

Sonny: Well, uh, I couldn’t tell you until now. There was no chance that I was going to be convicted.

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Nurse Janice: The nurse on duty was new. She thought one of the physicians was just taking out her patient for some fresh air.

Gladys: I’m sorry. Did you just say Cody Bell kidnapped Sasha?

And you are?

Gladys: I’m Sasha Gilmore’s mother-in-law. My name is Gladys Corbin. I’m her guardian.

Nurse Janice: Ms. Corbin, I —

Gladys: How could you let this happen? My daughter-in-law is so vulnerable. How could you let Cody take her?!

Nurse Janice: We didn’t let him take her. They just got away before we could get to them.

Gladys: Whoa, whoa, whoa. No, not they. He. He kidnapped her!

Nurse Janice: Sasha was leaning against Mr. Bell. She didn’t seem to be struggling with him. I don’t know if he was kidnapping her or if they were escaping together.

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Cody: Sasha. What have they done to you? Hey. Hey, Sasha. Hey, stay with me. Hey, come here. Let’s get you up. Come on. Hey, listen to me. Hey, that Sam, she really pulled through for us, right? Car was exact– no, no, no, no, no. You got to stay awake, Sasha. Okay? You think you could drink a little something?

Sasha: No. No, I don’t want —

Cody: Look, hey, it’s just —

Sasha: Don’t make me take it.

Cody: It’s just a little water. That’s all it is.

Sasha: No! Get away.

Cody: Sasha — Sasha, hey. I’m just trying to help, okay? You need to hydrate.

Sasha: No! No! Get away!

Cody: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, be careful. Be careful, Sasha.

Sasha: No! Please don’t hurt me!

Cody: I’m not trying to hurt you. I’m not trying to hurt you.

Sasha: No! Stay away!

Cody: Sasha, Sasha, you’re safe. I promise. You have to believe me.

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I got to say, that was a-a first for me. I’ve never seen an arraignment happen that fast.

Kristina: Oh, my god. I know. I was so worried when the judge said, “Michael Corinthos, Jr., you are charged with seven counts of violating the federal law.” I thought my heart was going to just beat through my chest. And then the FBI lawyers just stood up like it was no big deal and dropped the charges.

Chase: Well, they withdrew the charges at this time without prejudice. Which means they can refile the charges at any point in the future.

Well, there can’t be much of a case if they folded immediately.

The most important thing is Dad is home, but not without having to jump through hoops.

Kristina: I-I feel like we should sue them for what they put our family through. I mean, honestly, isn’t there a law against harassing the public while making a false arrest? There should be.

I think we should just be glad it’s over.

Yeah. Amen to that. I’ll be back.

Chase: You know, it is odd the FBI would make such a public arrest if they weren’t certain about the evidence. Something doesn’t add up.

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Willow: Michael, it’s behind us now. That’s good news.

Michael: I was so worried that the FBI somehow found the footage of Sonny taking that delivery from Pikeman.

Willow: But they didn’t.

Michael: But they could have, and that would have been on me.

Willow: Stop beating yourself up. You chose not to turn over the evidence.

Michael: Yeah, well, you know, I still paid Dex to get it, to spy on Sonny and record his business dealings. I wanted to take my father down. I’m so grateful that you convinced me not to go through with it. I mean, could you imagine if I used that footage to get Sonny convicted? How would I ever face my family again? I let my self-righteous anger take over.

Willow: Michael, you felt betrayed by Sonny. I don’t like what you did, but it didn’t come out of nowhere.

Michael: Willow, I — I don’t want my father to go to prison.

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Elizabeth: You know, Jake did text me after the game and said he was detained and that’s why he couldn’t make it. But he’ll meet us here later.

Violet: What’s “detained”?

Elizabeth: Um, it’s when something suddenly comes up, and it makes you late.

Finn: Mm. Look, there he is!

Violet: And Charlotte’s with him!

Finn: Hmm. Guess we know what detained him.

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Nina: Well, Sonny, what are you saying to me? I mean, what made you think that you wouldn’t be convicted? I mean, I’m pretty sure that some of your business dealings aren’t strictly legal. So what made you think that the FBI wouldn’t be able to make a case?

Sonny: You know the — the raid on the docks?

[ Sighs ]

Sonny: As I was being hauled in, uh, the FBI were seizing a shipment that I was moving through. They busted a lot of my men, including Gabe. And what they thought they were going to find was contraband weapons. And what they found was a shipment of shade-grown Costa Rican coffee beans.

Nina: Coffee beans?

Sonny: The finest.

Nina: So the FBI, they — they go to the docks, and they expect to find contraband weapons, and they find coffee beans?

Sonny: Mm.

Nina: I’m surprised that the FBI would make such a big mistake.

Sonny: Well, I’m sure s-somebody must have given them bad information.

Nina: Well, who gave them the bad information, Sonny?

Sonny: Somebody who thought it was legit.

Nina: Are you saying to me that you set up the FBI?

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Sasha: No, no. No. No! Dr. Montague!

Cody: No, no, no, no, no. It’s Cody. Cody.

Sasha: Please, please don’t hurt me!

Cody: Sasha, Sasha, I’m not going to hurt you. I’m not Montague, okay? I’m Cody. Look at me.

Sasha: Cody. Cody.

Cody: Yeah, I’m here. It’s me.

Sasha: What? Where are we?

Cody: We’re safe. Remember?

Sasha: We were at the hospital.

Cody: Here. Come here.

Sasha: [ Groans ]

Cody: The doctor walked in right as we were getting ready to go. But we got away. And don’t worry. Hey. He’s never going to hurt you again. No one’s ever going to touch you ever again. That’s a promise. But right now, Sasha, you got to take a sip of water, please.

Sasha: No. No, I can’t.

Cody: Yes. Look, whatever Montague pumped into you, it’s starting to fade, and you need to drink something.

Sasha: No, no, please, please.

Cody: Okay, you’re going through withdrawals.

Sasha: No. No, it hurts. It hurts.

Cody: I know. Look, I know — I know that it hurts. You’re going to have to push through that, though.

Sasha: No, it’s too much. It’s too much!

Cody: Hey, don’t let Montague’s poison win. Sasha, you’re going through detox right now. You have to sip some of this water, please.

Sasha: No! No, I can’t, Cody! I can’t!

Cody: Yes, you can. I am right here. I am with you. You can do this.

Sasha: No! I can’t.

Cody: Listen to me. Focus. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. The pain, okay, it’s going to ease. But right now, you have to fight to live.

Sasha: I — I don’t want to fight anymore!

Cody: Yeah, well, you have to! If you’re not going to do it for yourself, you do it for Brando! You do it for Liam!

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Hey, there.

Hey.

Jake:Sorry I missed the game.

That’s okay. We missed you. But despite your absence, we still won.

Violet: Charlotte, you look so pretty.

Charlotte: Thank you, Violet.

Violet: Is that why you didn’t come to the game, Jake? Were you with Charlotte?

We were at Kelly’s.

Violet: Were you on a date?

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Kristina: Dante, I think it’s really cool you showed up for Dad today despite being a cop. Not that I would expect anything less.

Dante: Oh, well, thank you, Kristina. I mean, look, Sonny’s my father. Cop or no cop, there’s nowhere else I would have been.

Chase: No, Kris is right. You took a risk to stand by Sonny. I mean, I’d like to think that if my dad was going through something, I’d stand by him the same way.

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Michael: Uh, Willow? Um… would you be okay being alone for like an hour or so here?

Willow: Absolutely. I think I can handle that.

Michael: Okay. There’s something I got to take care of.

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Willow: Hello, little man. I just called because I missed you. I’m so glad you liked the game. Well, someday that will be you sliding into home base. Whatever team you want to be on. That’s for you to decide. I know, um, Olivia told you about Grandpa Sonny’s trial. Yes, Daddy was very happy. We’ll see you soon, okay? I love you, too, Wiley.

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Why don’t you guys go get some sodas or nachos if you’re hungry?

I’m not sure I could eat any more. But we could definitely use some sodas.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Violet: Wait, wait, where are you going? I want to hear about the date.

Finn: Yeah, look, uh, hey, wouldn’t you rather go talk to your Uncle Chase? You — you could tell him about my spectacular catch.

Violet: Daddy, it wasn’t that spectacular.

Finn: Thank you. So, Jake and Charlotte Cassadine?

Elizabeth: It’s the first I’m hearing about it.

Finn: I guess at least now you — you know the stuff he needed to do.

Elizabeth: Stop it. They’re awfully young.

Finn: Hey, you know, it kind of looks like they’re on the slow boat. I wouldn’t worry about it getting too heavy.

Elizabeth: Oh, is that what you’re going to say when Violet’s Jake’s age?

Finn: Oh, I-I can’t imagine Violet’s first date.

Elizabeth: Mm-hmm, imagine it, ’cause it’s going to happen sooner or later.

Finn: Later. Much, much later.

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Chase: You know, Sam is the real hero for the PCPD team. Without her, we would have completely been left in the dust.

Violet: Just like Aunt Elizabeth.

Finn: [ Sighs ] Time goes by so fast. I mean, I’m — I’m looking at Chase over there, and he — he doesn’t know about Dad. And I’m glad, you know? Give him an extra moment to be happy.

Elizabeth: You should do the same. Look at all the joy around us. And don’t you want to bask in your spectacular catch as long as you can?

Finn: [ Chuckles ]

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Sasha: What do you know about Brando and Liam? You’ve got no right to use them against me!

Cody: Hey, hey, hey, I know that you love them. I know that their memories mean something to you. I know you’d want to honor them instead of disgracing their memories like this.

Sasha: How dare you?!

Cody: I also know that they would want you to fight. You are so strong. Think about all that you’ve survived, Sasha. And you need to stay strong in order to get through this.

Sasha: He — he said that I was strong, too.

Cody: Yeah, well, he was right. He was strong.

Sasha: And what did that get him, hmm? Every person I have ever loved, Brando, Liam, they’re gone. Gone, Cody. I barely even remember my mother. My — my grandmother showed me pictures, and I know the facts and the dates, but — but it’s — it’s just another story. Everyone fades. I look around, and I don’t — I don’t even know where I belong anymore. I wouldn’t even have come to Port Charles if it wasn’t to get the money for my grandmother. There’s nothing left for me here.

Cody: There are people here that love you, Sasha. You live for them.

Sasha: Who, Cody? I have nobody left.

Cody: You have me.

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Sonny: I didn’t plan to set the FBI up. That just happened. The target was someone else.

Nina: Someone else?

Sonny: I knew they were digging around. They were asking questions, and they weren’t going to stop. So I let them steal what they thought they were going to find.

Nina: But it’s not what they really wanted?

Sonny: Nope. And they didn’t know that. I had, uh, Brick dummy up something that seemed real. That’s what they gave to the FBI.

Nina: I don’t suppose you’re going to tell me who this “someone else” is?

Sonny: I don’t know who that someone else is, but I’m going to find out. See, that was the first plan, was to just smoke them out, see what they thought of the phony intel. Now, it was a risk because if they came sniffing around, there was a chance that I would be in custody. But that was a chance I was willing to take.

Nina: Oh, Sonny, Krissy and Wiley —

Sonny: I wish I could have told you this before, and I didn’t want to do it, but —

Nina: No, I get it. I really do.

Sonny: You know, I would have just — but I can’t tell you I can’t do it again.

Nina: I understand.

Sonny: It’s the reality of my life.

Nina: Okay. Stop torturing yourself, because I knew what I was getting into, the good and the bad, when you asked me to marry you. And I love you. I love all of you. There are no regrets. Do you hear me? Absolutely no regrets. I’m ready to share your life with you and all of its complications. And if there’s anything that I worry about, it’s a small price to pay for the happiness that I feel being with you.

[ Knock on door ]

Sonny: [ Laughs ] What?

Gabe: Your son’s here to see you.

Sonny: Let him in. I-I thought Dante was meeting with Sam.

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Michael: Hey, Dad.

Nina: Come in, please, Michael. Can I get you anything?

Sonny: Hey, Michael.

Michael: Hey. Um, no, no, no. I’m fine. I didn’t — I didn’t get a chance to talk to you in the courtroom.

Sonny: That’s okay. I mean, I didn’t expect you to.

Michael: Um, look, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am that the charges were dropped against you, and that you weren’t alone in the courtroom, that you had a lot of — you had a lot of support.

Nina: Well, that support included you, Michael, and we were both very grateful for that.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Nina: I-I, um, just remembered something that I was supposed to do, if you both will excuse me.

Sonny: Okay.

Michael: She, uh, got out of here pretty quick.

Sonny: She probably wanted to give us some time alone.

Probably.

I’m glad. There’s, um — there’s something I need to tell you.

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Kristina: Save you a trip.

Dante: Thank you.

Kristina: Oh, man. Dante, I am so relieved about Dad. Everyone really rallied around him. Even Michael came. Thought I was going to cry when Dad saw him. The look on his face —

Dante: Yeah, look, Michael loves Sonny, despite what he says sometimes.

Kristina: Well, we weren’t too sure about that when we showed up at his office accusing him of the arrest.

Dante: I know. I went in there a little fired up, but, uh, you know, I guess I was wrong.

Kristina: Yeah.

Dante: Thankfully, now we can just focus on mending our family.

Kristina: I know that’s what Nina wants.

Dante: Yeah, I’m not the one you have to convince, remember?

Kristina: Yeah. I think, though, Michael is going to see how good Nina is for Dad after all of this. She brought me back from the edge a couple of times. She had it all together. I don’t know how, but she just pulled through. Maybe this is going to be a good omen for them. Like, now they can finally just be happy together.

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You slacking on your softball, Finn? Violet tipped me off.

Yeah, well, we didn’t have a whole lot of time this year for spring training.

You seemed to hold your own pretty well.

Okay, just wait till the PCPD plays G.H.

Oh, trust me, I am counting down the days.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Chase: I bet. Oh, it’s work. This is Detective Harrison Chase.

Violet: Jake missed the game, and then he showed up here with Charlotte. I think they’re on a date.

Willow: Are you sure it’s a date?

Violet: That’s what I wanted to ask, but Daddy sent me over here. I humored him, but now I’m going to go find out everything I can.

Willow: Oh, Violet, I’m not sure that’s such a good idea. You know, when two people are on a date, especially if it might be a first date, it’s probably best not to bug them.

Violet: Why?

Hey, what’s going on?

Chase: That was dispatch. There’s an APB out on two patients who escaped Ferncliff. Sasha Gilmore and Cody bell.

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Cody: Thanks for trying to drink a little. It will get better. How are you feeling?

Sasha: Not good.

Cody: Do you think you could try drinking just a little bit more?

Sasha: [ Sighs ] Hey. Why are you here? Everybody else has left me, but not you.

Cody: Yeah, no. And I’m not planning on leaving you. As long as you keep fighting, I’ll be right here alongside you.

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Nina: Gladys, so what is going on? What’s the emergency? Did something happen to Sasha?

Gladys: Sasha’s been kidnapped.

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Michael: After the judge dismissed the charges. It was, uh, just too much for me.

Sonny: Too much?

Michael: Yeah. Too many thoughts swirling in my head. I-I don’t even know what I was thinking. It was like, I don’t know, I was at war with myself. Uh… I had to get out of there, so I’m sorry.

Sonny: Sorry? You don’t have to be sorry for anything. I mean, I — the fact that you were there meant everything to me. I — actually, I didn’t — I didn’t expect it.

Michael: No, I know. And that’s the worst part.

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Are you sad you missed the game?

No. Are you? I mean, did you want to go?

Charlotte: No, I’ll catch the next one.

Jake: You want to grab another soda?

Charlotte: No, but I want to hear more about your drawing. I’m not much of an artist, but I like to write, and I was thinking it’d be cool to do a graphic novel. Maybe you could do some of the drawings, and I could write the story?

Jake: Yeah, I-I could do that.

Charlotte: Okay, but it can’t be lame like every other superhero thing.

Jake: No.

Charlotte: I was looking at these cool cards the other day, and I was thinking it’d be amazing to do a middle ages theme.

Jake: That could work.

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Willow: You know how sometimes you don’t want the boys around when you’re playing dress-up or doing something very girly?

Violet: No, I don’t mind the boys being around.

Willow: Well, sometimes people can…get shy. You know, what if — what if Jake and Charlotte feel that way? I think it’s best to respect their privacy.

Violet: If Jake and Charlotte wanted to be private, why did they come to a restaurant?

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Elizabeth: Poor Willow. Look at that glazed-over look on her face. When Violet starts asking questions, there’s no stopping her.

Finn: Yeah, no, I mean, maybe it’s better her talking to Willow than critiquing my softball performance.

Elizabeth: Oh, come on. You love it.

Finn: Yeah, I do.

Elizabeth: You know, when you let yourself have fun, you’re actually pretty good at it.

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Sam: Why did we have to leave Charlie’s so quickly?

Dante: Well, the station called Chase. They put out an APB. Cody and Sasha broke out of Ferncliff. But you knew that was going to happen. Didn’t you?

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Sasha: I stabbed you, and still, you’re here. Why would you help me after I hurt you?

Cody: That wasn’t you, Sasha. It was the drugs. I mean, you thought I was Cyrus Renault. It was a hallucination.

Sasha: Where are we?

Cody: Uh, someplace that Sam found for us. She helped me get in to see you. She arranged for a car and this cabin so we’d have a safe place to come after I broke you out of Ferncliff. Hey, hey, hey, hey. It’s okay. Okay? You’re safe now. You’re free. You’re free from everything that Dr. Montague did to you. And, Sasha, I promise you will never have to go through anything like that again.

Sasha: Cody, I —

Cody: Yeah, hey. No, I get it. Right now, you need your rest. You think you can sleep? Okay. I’ll be right here by your side the whole time. No one’s going to hurt you, not while I’m here. I promise.

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Nina: Sasha was kidnapped? What are you talking about?

Gladys: Okay, okay. I went out to Ferncliff to check on her release, fill out any paperwork, and — and smooth the way to bring her home. And —

Nina: And what happened?

Gladys: Okay, as I drove in, I saw a cop car. And then I got up to Sasha’s floor, and a nurse is giving a statement… saying that Sasha was kidnapped by Cody Bell.

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Violet: [ Sighs ] Bye, Willow.

Willow: Bye.

Kristina: A refill.

Willow: Thank you.

Kristina: Yeah.

Willow: I, uh — I also wanted to tell you how relieved I am that the charges against Sonny were dropped.

Kristina: Yeah, well, you have no idea. I’m so relieved. I have been pretty wound up about it the last few days, but it feels like a weight has finally lifted, and I can breathe again.

Willow: It was so horrible, seeing those agents storm in and surround Sonny like that.

Kristina: Yeah, I-I didn’t know what to do.

Willow: Well, you sure seemed to know. You got right up in their faces.

Kristina: Yeah, something kind of, uh, took over. It’s crazy. They were there, about to just grab my dad, and I-I just wanted to do anything I could to protect him. I-I just wanted it to stop. And thank god Michael was there. I — where is my brother?

Willow: Uh, Michael had to leave for a little bit.

Kristina: Oh.

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Sonny: What do you mean when you said that that was the worst part?

Micheal: Sonny… Dad. The fact that things have gotten so bad between us that you wouldn’t even expect that I’d show up at your trial? You know, it’s like — it’s like I’ve been walking this — this path, and suddenly, I don’t recognize my own footprints.

Sonny: You have every right to feel the way you want to feel. I know that I’ve let you down.

Micheal: Yeah, well, that’s just it. People let people down. It doesn’t mean you have to destroy them.

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Sonny: Why you talking about destroying people? That’s not like you, to be talking about —

Micheal: Not — not destroying people, Dad. Destroying you. I was furious with you. Ever since I was little… …I always knew there was something different about us. Whenever things got dangerous, you sent us to the island. We had no idea what the danger was or why it would suddenly appear. Just that you and Mom were worried. So, uh, I mean, Morgan and I, we just created games, and we created stories. Like one time, we pretended that the island was Never Never Land, and we were there because Captain Hook was coming. So we we had our swords, and we ran around the cove, and we pretended to be your guards.

Sonny: Yeah, I, uh — Morgan had a sword named Spiker. Remember that?

Micheal: Yeah. Yeah. He wanted to sleep with it. Mom wouldn’t let him. She said the best place for swords were next to the bed. Not in the bed. I think we always knew why there were real guards around us all the time. Certainly by high school, I knew that Corinthos Coffee wasn’t your only business. And by then, I also knew that one of the threats was the police. And I saw you escape the law time and time again.

Sonny: Michael… what did you come here to tell me?

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Dante: Apparently, Cody jumped a doctor, stole his clothes, grabbed Sasha, and they got out of there before they locked the place down.

Sam: Oh, my god.

Dante: Then, get this. When they got out of the building, they didn’t escape on foot. There was a car waiting for them with the keys still in it. [ Groans, chuckles ] Hey, babe, when you plan a breakout, you plan a breakout.

Sam: What do you want me to say?

Dante: Nothing, I guess. I just hope everything works out and Cody and Sasha are safe.

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Kristina: Michael had to leave for a little while? Where’d he go?

Willow: He said he had an errand to run.

Kristina: An errand, hmm, at this hour?

Willow: I think I have an idea what it was. And if I’m right, it’s long overdue.

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Micheal: Look, there were times that I found myself wishing that you would be prosecuted and convicted. And I would tell myself that it was about justice. But, uh —  [ Breathes shakily ] Really, it was about making you pay for our family falling apart.

Sonny: I understand.

Micheal: No, no, Dad, you don’t. You couldn’t possibly. Dad, I — I found myself standing there in the courtroom and realizing that the last thing I want is for you to be sent to prison, you know, for Kristina, for Dante, for the girls, but also because you’re my father. And I don’t want you behind bars. I-I don’t want you to suffer. And I don’t want to be angry at you anymore. It’s exhausting. This — this resentment that I’ve been holding onto, it’s like… it’s turning me into somebody who I don’t want to be, especially with my family. The family that I almost lost. [ Sighs ] That’s all I wanted to say, okay, just — just tell you that I’m very happy that you beat the charges.

Sonny: Michael? You didn’t have to say a-all that. I appreciate it. It means a lot. I just want you to know… …no matter what, you’re my son. I love you.

Micheal: Yeah. Love you, too.

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Nina: Why would Cody Bell, of all people, kidnap Sasha?

Gladys: Well, he’s tried it once before. I mean, probably to get revenge for her stabbing him. I had to file for a restraining order to stop him.

Nina: How come this is the first of me hearing this?

Gladys: Because I took care of everything to protect Sasha from Cody. But he lied his way into Ferncliff, pretended to be a patient.

Nina: How could he pretend to be a patient at Ferncliff?

Gladys: I-I don’t know. That’s what the nurse told the cops. She said Cody grabbed Sasha and ran out with her.

Nina: Okay, you told me that Sasha, she was trapped in Ferncliff. Right? You told me that her doctor was keeping her there. You had to pay ransom to get her out. How do you know she didn’t just leave with Cody willingly? I mean, maybe Cody went there not to kidnap her for revenge, but to rescue her.

Gladys: No, no, no. No, Cody is a thief and a liar. All he cares about is money. I think he was working with the doctor, following his orders when he took Sasha.

Nina: What?

Gladys: Yeah. Now Sasha’s in more danger than ever.

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Curtis:  The circumstances that made me open The Savoy and dedicate so much hard work to its success have radically changed.

N’neka: Boss? You’re back!

Curtis:  Hey, N’neka.

N’neka: Well, it’s about time!

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Spencer: Okay.

Esme: Ace kept me on my toes all day. I didn’t even have a chance to eat lunch. I’m starving. That food you got for us looks amazing!

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Maxie: [ Sighs ] We’re here, Lulu. I can feel you here, too. Makes me feel closer to you.

James: Mom! Help!

Maxie: What is it?

James: Why is there only sheets in here?

Maxie: Because that is a box that says “bed linens.” What are you looking for?

James: My favorite sweatshirt.

Maxie: That is probably in your room in the box that says “James’ clothes.”

James: No, it’s not. I checked all those boxes.

Georgie: This is yours.

James: Thanks, Georgie. I thought it was lost.

[ Knock on door ]

Mac: Wow!

James and Georgie: Grandpa!

Mac: Congratulations!

Felicia: Congratulations!

Maxie: Oh, thank you!

Felicia: Congratulations. It’s lovely. Are you happy?

Georgie: Yes!

James: This house is great. I have my own room. I love it.

Mac: Thataboy! Way to go! I love it!

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Carly: Okay. You just need to call me with any news about Sonny’s arraignment, ’cause I need to figure out what I’m gonna tell Donna.

Michael: Yeah, I’ll call you as soon as I get any information.

Carly: You know, I really thought about going. But I don’t want to get sucked back into all this, you know? So I’m really glad that you’re there.

Michael: Yeah, me too. [ Breathes deeply ] I love you.

Carly: Love you. [ Sighs ] Okay. Hi. Waitress is a little busy, but she will be right with you. Okay?

Elizabeth: Someone’s gonna hit a home run today!

Finn: [ Laughs ]

Violet: Wait. We can’t eat here.

Finn: Why not?

Violet: Kelly’s has its own softball team. They’re the enemy.

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Michael: Kristina.

Kristina: Hi. Oh. Michael, I’m so glad you came. I was really worried I was gonna be the only one here to show support for Dad. Where is everyone?

Michael: Uh, I don’t know if Dante is coming. Um, some people might think it’d be a conflict of interest since he’s a cop.

Kristina: Well, they would be wrong. Cop or not, he’s still his son.

Dante: Hey, you guys.

Kristina: Hi.

Dante: How’s it going?

Kristina: So glad you’re here.

Dante: Yeah. Good to see you.

Nina: Hi.

Kristina: Hi.

Nina: I’m so sorry I’m running late. I had to change into something more appropriate for court.

Kristina: You look great, and the only thing that matters is that you’re here.

Dante: How’s Sonny doing?

Nina: Well, according to Diane, he’s calm and ready for this. He’s doing a lot better than I am. I’m a nervous wreck.

Diane: Oh, fantastic. You’re all here. A good showing of family support is a strong optic, even for the most hardened judges.

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Carly: Hey, Violet, I appreciate your competitive spirit because I’m pretty competitive myself, but we’re only enemies on the softball field. Like my Aunt Ruby used to say, everyone’s welcome at Kelly’s.

Violet: What if you try to sabotage us?

Elizabeth: Oh, I think Carly’s sabotage days are behind her.

Violet: Okay. But I’m keeping my eye on you.

Carly: I expect nothing less. But I don’t have to sabotage you because the Kelly’s team is definitely gonna beat the G.H. team. I just wish I could play myself, but someone has to run the diner.

Finn: Oh, well, that’s too bad for you guys. I mean, I’ve seen you pitch. You’re a good pitcher. Without you being there, that gives us a good chance to win.

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Maxie: It’s beautiful. Thank you, guys.

James: Yeah. Grandpa, come and see my new room! It’s awesome!

Mac: First, let’s see how we can help your mom.

Maxie: Oh, Georgie and James definitely still have boxes stacked up, so…

Mac: Let’s go take care of that. Come on.

Georgie: My room isn’t even near James’!

James: I can play my games full blast!

Felicia: This is just beautiful.

Maxie: Thank you, Mom. We all really love it.

Felicia: And the furniture you picked out is just perfect. And I know you still have other things coming.

Maxie: Yes, lots of new things. For the backyard, the bedrooms, this room, and…

Felicia: Maxie, what’s wrong?

Maxie: [ Sighs ] Mom, it’s just when I bought all of these new things, I thought Deception was on solid ground, and now we might lose everything.

Felicia: Lucy said the case against her is completely baseless.

Maxie: Yeah, I’m pretty sure she said that before she found out who was taking us to court.

Felicia: Who?

Maxie: Tracy Quartermaine.

Felicia: Ohh. She is unbelievable!

Maxie: Not only that, but she brought in this hotshot lawyer from Pine Valley.

Felicia: Pine Valley?

Maxie: Yeah. Some guy named Jackson Montgomery.

Felicia: Oh, no.

Maxie: “Oh, no”? You know him!

Mac: He could have had your mother thrown in jail.

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Esme: Gourmet cheeses. Salami imported from Italy. Wow. Spencer, you really went all-out.

Spencer: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Everybody knows I like to spend money, right?

Esme: What did you do this afternoon?

Spencer: Uh, I was just hanging out at the pool.

Esme: Oh, well, I wish I would have known. I would have brought Ace, and we could have joined you. Your little brother sure does love to swim.

Spencer: He sure does. Yeah. I think he just likes to have his fins on and float around in the water.

Esme: Oh, I know! I know the pool is closed now, but we should get him into the swim lessons early next spring.

Spencer: Yeah! Yeah, we should definitely do that.

[ Knock on door ]

Spencer: Hi.

Trina: Hey. Did you get the food? I’m starving.

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N’neka: Alright, people. Gather ’round, please. I need everyone’s help for a major event.

[ Applause ]

Curtis: Thank you. Thank you, N’neka, for the impromptu gathering. Uh, and thank you for letting my pop help you keep things running in my absence. I can’t tell you all how much I miss this place. The music, the customers, the DJs. But most importantly, my incredible staff. You all have a way of just making people feel like they’re at home… even for a nightclub.

N’neka: Okay, people. The doors open in just a few minutes. So let’s make this a happy hour to remember. Let’s go, let’s go!

Curtis: Oh, and, N’neka… thank you for stepping up as acting manager.

N’neka: Well, what can I say? I learned from the best. And I plan on learning a lot more from you now that you’re back.

TJ: Sounds like the whole staff missed you a lot, Uncle Curtis.

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Kristina: Dad, how you holding up?

Nina: Yeah, a lot of people want to know that.

Sonny: I’m gonna be — I’m gonna be fine. Don’t worry about it.

Kristina: You were arrested by the FBI. Of course we’re worried.

Nina: Diane is good, but come on.

Sonny: Listen to me. I got this.

Diane: Okay. Let’s not further antagonize the U.S. Government. Would everyone take their seats, please?

Sonny: Can I have a word with Dante? Just… I just want you to know that I really appreciate you being here. It means a lot to me.

Dante: Of course, Dad.

Sonny: You can go ahead and — and leave now.

Dante: Well, I don’t — I don’t care about them seeing me here. I’ll tell you what I told Mac. Nowhere in my oath I took with the PCPD does it say that I can’t support my father. So I’m here, and, uh, I’m not going anywhere. Alright.

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Esme: Hi! Trina. You must be here for dinner with Spencer. Uh, Ace and I were just leaving.

Spencer: Hey, Esme, uh, you don’t have to go anywhere. There’s more than enough food for all of us if you want to bring him in.

Esme: It’ll only take me a few minutes to pack up Ace and all his baby things. Um, pretend I’m not here.

Spencer: I’m just gonna run really quick and grab us some utensils and things like that from the kitchen. I’ll be right back.

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Elizabeth: I’m gonna get some more napkins and ketchup.

Finn: Okay.

Violet: It’s too bad that Spencer doesn’t work here anymore. I’ve seen him play softball before. I knew what to expect from him, but Josslyn’s got volleyball, so that probably means she’s gonna be good at softball, too.

Finn: Right. But, you know, it’s just a game, sweetheart. Um, I want us to have fun. It’s not all about winning.

Violet: What about you, Jake? What do you know about the players from Kelly’s?

Jake: I don’t really know much more than you do, Violet.

Carly: Okay. Here you go.

Elizabeth: Thank you.

Carly: Violet is adorable. I love how competitive she is!

Elizabeth: And she’s a perfectionist, like her dad.

Carly: Okay, well, don’t worry. There will be no sabotage. I do not want to get on Violet’s bad side.

Elizabeth: No, but you don’t have to worry about her. She’s a softie.

Carly: Aww.

Elizabeth: By the way, I heard about Sonny’s arrest. I’m really sorry. I’m actually kind of surprised you’re not at the arraignment.

Carly: [ Sighs ] I thought about it. But Sonny’s gonna have tons of people there. And it’s not my life anymore.

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Curtis: I don’t think I’ve seen you here before. I’m Curtis Ashford, Savoy’s owner. We got about an hour left on happy hour, so feel free to talk to one of my bartenders about what’s on special.

Molly: Ah.

Jordan: Looking good, Curtis. This is a really great turnout.

Curtis: Well, thank you. And now can I officially welcome — there you are. Welcome the both of you to The Savoy Are you out for anything special tonight?

TJ: Yes, we are. Molly and I have a major announcement to make.

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Maxie: Jackson Montgomery could have had you arrested?

Felicia: It’s a long story.

Maxie: I’m not going anywhere.

James: Mom, can we have a barbecue with Grandma and Grandpa?

Mac: That is a great idea. Why don’t the three of us go get what we need and maybe we’ll stop at Kelly’s on the way back for some dessert.

Georgie: Can I order the dessert, Mom?

Maxie: That would be up to your grandpa.

Mac: I don’t see why not. You know what everybody likes, don’t you?

James: You’re not ordering for me!

Georgie: You heard what the man said.

James: Grandpa!

Mac: Let’s go.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Maxie: Talk.

Felicia: A few weeks ago, Lucy and I went to Pine Valley.

Maxie: Right. Lucy broke into Jackson Montgomery’s office. I heard him say something about that.

Felicia: Well, actually, she kind of distracted him while I broke into his office.

Maxie: Oh, no. Okay. Well, clearly, you got caught.

Felicia: Red-handed.

Maxie: And he didn’t throw you in jail because…?

Felicia: Anna. They knew each other from before. Which is a good thing because the charges could have been very harsh because I broke into his safe.

Maxie: You broke into his safe?! A-and now he’s working for Tracy, and he’s gonna be out for blood.

Felicia: I hope this doesn’t have any effect on what happens in court.

Maxie: Mom, t-they might actually have evidence that can beat us.

Felicia: You don’t have to worry. Mac and I will help you.

Maxie: I know, Mom. I — I know. It’s just…. I was feeling very proud to be standing on my own two feet. You know? This house. Taking care of the kids. No. You know what? No matter what, I’m gonna make it happen.

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Michael: Good luck, Willow. And please remember. You are just a spectator. Okay? Alright. I love you, too. Bye. Okay. Let’s make this quick.

Dex: Look, I know I screwed up throwing the flash drive away in a public trash can, okay? But the more I think about it, the more I think it would have been impossible for the FBI to get anything off of that flash drive. Your mom really did a number on it. It was pulverized. All I threw away were fragments.

Michael: Well, the FBI somehow got ahold of that evidence, and since there’s only one copy, I don’t know how, but they somehow pieced it back together.  Look. I got to go.

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Kristina: Nina, how are you so calm?

Nina: Oh. It’s an act. I mean, look at my hands.

Bailiff: All rise! Federal court for the Northern District of New York is now in session. The honorable Judge Jarret presiding.

Judge Jarret: Be seated.

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Spencer: We are set! Dig in.

Trina: I’m not hungry.

Spencer: [ Chuckling ] What? Trina, you came over here for dinner.

Trina: Yeah, I did. And I’ve lost my appetite.

Spencer: Why?

Trina: Three guesses.

Spencer: Why? Esme?

Trina: You’re getting closer. Keep going.

Spencer: What, you’re upset that I said that she could eat with us? Trina, that wasn’t a part of the original plan. It’s just I came in here with the food, and then she assumed that it was for her.

Trina: No. She assumed that it was for the two of you. There’s a difference.

Spencer: Yeah, you’re right. I just didn’t know how to tell her that she was wrong.

Trina: You know, those assumptions have been happening more and more. You and Esme have been spending so much time together taking care of Ace, it just…

Spencer: Trina, hey, hey. Trina, it’s me. You can talk to me.

Trina: It just feels like… you and Esme as roommates… as Ace’s caretakers… it feels like the boundaries of what you two are to each other… they’re blurring.

Spencer: Not for me, they aren’t.

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[ Indistinct conversations ]

Finn: Good?

Esme: Hi. Miss Spencer, could I please get a high chair?

Carly: Um, sure. Okay.

Elizabeth: Oh, my goodness! You’re getting so big!

Esme: Uh, yeah, his pediatrician says he’s in the 98th percentile for his age.

Elizabeth: Oh, wow. I’m really glad to see you both doing so well.

Esme: Thank you.

Elizabeth: Have a good night.

Finn: Okay?

Elizabeth: Yeah.

Finn: Alright. Let’s get to that field, get a good stretch in.

Violet: And no dessert until after the game!

Elizabeth: [ Laughs ]

Finn: Ah.

Jake: Yeah. You guys go ahead. I’ll, uh, catch up later.

Elizabeth: Wait. What? Since when?

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Curtis: Alright. We got a table. Got our drinks. What’s the news, man? Spill it.

TJ: I think you should tell them.

Molly: You both know we decided to use a surrogate to have a baby. If the procedure was successful, we should know in a few days if our surrogate is pregnant with our baby.

Jordan: Ohh!

[ TJ chuckles ]

Curtis: Congratulations. T-that’s amazing. I can’t think of two better people to become parents than you two. Ain’t that right, Grandma? [ Laughter ]

TJ: Here’s to Grandma Jordan and Great-Uncle Curtis!

Curtis: Yeah!

Jordan: But more importantly, to the hopefully soon-to-be expecting parents.

TJ: Cheers.

Molly: Cheers.

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Georgie: What’s taking James so long?

Mac: Oh, Carly’s probably fixing him up a special dessert or something. So you like the new house?

Georgie: Love it.

Mac: Yeah, I think James does, too. And your mom.

Georgie: Yeah. I think so, too. But…

Mac: What?

Georgie: Is Mom okay?

Mac: Well, yeah. Why would you ask that?

Georgie: She works so hard, and she was excited when we got the house, but now…

Mac: Well, now what?

Georgie: She’s acting, like, all happy about everything, but I think she’s worried.

Mac: What? Well, did she say something?

Georgie: No.

Mac: Well, then why would you ask that?

Georgie: I can just tell. She’s my mom. I love the new house. But if it makes her worry…

Mac: Hey, listen, Georgie. If your mom is worried about anything, we will take care of it, okay?

Georgie: Okay. Thanks, Grandpa.

Mac: Okay.

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Maxie: So you and Lucy told Jackson Montgomery that you were sisters.

Felicia: Desperate times?

Maxie: Oh, Mom. You know I love your spirit of adventure.

Felicia: You inherited it.

Maxie: Uh, I don’t know about that. But what I do know is you could have been thrown in jail or in prison. And the kids and I, we need you. We always need you.

Felicia: I know. And so does Mac. But, you know, I can’t swear that anything is gonna be any different because when a friend needs you…

Maxie: I know. Trust me. I know. I just want you to promise me that you’ll exhaust all your other options before you resort to doing something illegal.

Felicia: Yeah, well, that’s why I’m taking this new path.

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Judge Jarret: Mr. Michael Corinthos, Jr. You are being charged with seven violations of Federal Law section 18, section 922, the unauthorized transportation of classified weapons. I understand that the evidence in this case is classified and being submitted under seal?

Attorney: Uh, at this time, we moved to withdraw the charges without prejudice.

Sonny: Ava, we already set the trap. We just have to spring it. And then we’re gonna get the answers we need.

Judge Jarret: You want to withdraw the charges now?! What — what are we even doing in court today?

Attorney: When we brought the federal charges against the defendant, we thought we had overwhelming amounts of evidence. Turns out we didn’t.

Judge Jarret: Well, since the U.S. Attorneys are not ready to proceed, I have no other options. Mr. Corinthos, the charges against you have been dropped. You are free to go. But as a reminder, Mr. Corinthos, the charges against you have been dismissed without prejudice, so they may be refiled at any time.

Sonny: I understand, your honor.

Judge Jarret: The next time I see any of you in my court, I want the case to be fully prepared! Court is adjourned.

Bailiff: All rise!

Nina: Ohh! [ Laughs ] Okay.

Kristina: Wait, wait, wait. Someone explain to me what exactly is going on here.

Diane: What’s going on is that, inexplicably, it’s all over. Congratulations, Sonny. As the judge said, you’re free to go.

[ Laughter ]

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Georgie: Took you long enough.

James: Carly had it made special. And I saw Matty from Little League.

Mac: Oh! Well, he’s a good player. Hey, and so is that new catcher.

James: Dylan?

Mac: Yeah. I saw you and Dylan talking at the game the other day. What did he say to you?

James: He asked me why my dad wasn’t at the game.

Mac: Oh. What’d you tell him?

James: I told him that my dad died and he was a hero.

Mac: Yes, he was.

James: I don’t think Dylan believed me. That’s why I pointed at you.

Mac: Well, why did you point at me?

James: I told him you were my grandpa and that you’re a hero, too. And all the other guys told him it was true.

Mac: You think I’m a hero?

James: Yep. You are, Grandpa.

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Maxie: So, being a patient advocate is about as far from cracking a safe as you can get.

Felicia: I wasn’t a professional criminal.

Maxie: Tell that to Jackson Montgomery. But seriously, Mom, I think this patient-advocate thing is really cool.

Felicia: I love being a grandmother, and I love the life that I have with Mac. But I still have time for something else, and I want to do something meaningful.

Maxie: Well, I think you’re making the right choice.

Felicia: When I was at G.H. and I saw Stella Henry working with this young woman, it was very clear to me that what she was doing was making a big difference. And I couldn’t help thinking about when you were sick and in the hospital and waiting for your heart transplant and how grateful I was that we actually had family on staff to get us through that. But even so, there were times where I felt overwhelmed by a system that I just didn’t understand.

Maxie: I’m sure there are a lot of people that feel that way.

Felicia: But if I just had someone to guide me through it — not tell me what to do, but to show me the way. That’s what Stella was doing for that young woman. And it was then that I knew that’s what I want to do now.

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Elizabeth: Jake, why can’t you just come with us right now?

Jake: I have stuff to do. Okay?

Elizabeth: Can you be more specific than “stuff”?

Jake: No, but I promise you I’ll be at the game. Plus, I can pay for my own rideshare. I’ve been saving all my lawn-mowing money. Alright?

Violet: You still didn’t explain what “stuff” means.

Finn: Well, I think maybe what Jake is trying to say is maybe he doesn’t want to talk about it, and maybe we shouldn’t push him, alright? So why don’t we head on over to the field, alright? And, Jake, we’ll — we’ll see you at the game, alright, buddy?

Carly: Here you go.

Esme: Wow. I still can’t believe that Ace can sit up all on his own. I mean, it seems like he does something new every day.

Carly: Yeah, he’s pretty cute. And I remember when my first-born was that age. Every day was a new experience.

Esme: Well, that’s how I feel about life with Ace. I mean, sometimes it’s really overwhelming, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. And even though Baby’s dad isn’t in the picture, his big brother, Spencer, has really stepped up and helped out a lot with Ace. In a lot of ways, I’m a very fortunate first-time single mom.

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Spencer: Okay. I know that the old Esme is somewhere inside her still. And one day, she might come back. But I will do anything to protect my little brother. And, honestly… living with Esme hasn’t been as bad as I thought it would be. When my grandmother told me that she and Kevin were gonna be going overseas to look for my father, I thought that cohabitating with her was going to be an impossibility, but somehow we’ve managed it. And none of that is to say that — look. I don’t want to be with her for any other reason other than that we’re just co-parenting Ace. That’s it. Any romantic feelings that I have for her are gone. And those feelings weren’t even real feelings. It was puppy love. The only one who I want to be with, the only person who I feel for, is you. And I can prove it.

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Jordan: It’s really good to see you back here at The Savoy.. in your element. The staff, the customers. Everyone is so excited to have you back where you belong.

Curtis: Yeah. Well, a few things have changed.

Jordan: I know that. And I’m not trying to minimize what happened to you. I can’t begin to imagine what it’s costing you to be here. In that chair. But you’re doing it. And, honestly, you’re making it look easy.

Curtis: Oh, it’s been anything but easy.

Jordan: Well, I just want you to know that I will always think of you like family. And not just because we’ll both be connected by Molly and TJ’s baby. I mean that, Curtis. I’m here for you.

TJ: We’re back for round two.

Molly: I guess that’s one bright spot of using a surrogate. I can still enjoy a cocktail — if and when Andrea tells us she’s pregnant.

TJ: Mm!

Curtis: Well, again, I hope you get your exciting news very soon, because I know I’m excited about being a great-uncle. About as excited as Jordan is about being a grandma.

Jordan: Uh — no, no, no, no, no. That just means I have nine months to come up with optional nicknames.

TJ: Mm.

Curtis: Fair enough. I have to get back to work. You know, circulate. It’s good for business. Congratulations.

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Kristina: Dad, I just — I always knew deep down that this was just a huge mistake.

Sonny: Thank you, sweetheart.

Dante: H-how? I don’t understand. How did they not have the evidence to back up these charges?

Attorney: I don’t understand. What happened to the evidence?

Moss: We got played. We got false information from a source which has always been reliable in the past.

Attorney: Until now?

Moss: Right. It’s obvious that Corinthos pulled a fast one so that no weapons would be found.

Nina: Sonny, the million ways I saw this playing out, I prayed for this one. Thank god it’s over! Thank god.

Sonny: Diane, job well done, as usual.

Diane: [ Laughs ] Oh, please. As much as I would love to take credit for this dismissal, I can’t. Appears the U.S. Attorneys thought they had something that they didn’t. It also appears that this comes as no surprise to you. Not one bit.

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Felicia: [ Laughs ]

James: I have to put my dessert in the refrigerator or else it’s gonna melt!

[ Laughs ] Did you buy out the store?

Mac: Well, James wanted hot dogs. I know you like chicken. I got a couple of steaks and a meatless thing for Georgie.

Georgie: And he’s gonna barbecue corn on the cob.

Maxie: That sounds perfect.

James: I found it!

Maxie: Oh. Okay. That’s for Grandpa to use.

Mac: [ Chuckles ] Thank you.

Georgie: Grandpa was gonna buy coals, too, but I told him I saw them in the storage bin. Also, that thing used to start the fire.

James: I’ll light the fire!

Mac: Ah.

Maxie: No, you won’t.

Mac: No! No, you won’t! Not until you’re older. That’s for Grandpa.

James: Alright.

Mac: Let’s get started.

James: This house is the best ever!

Felicia: Yeah, it is, sweetheart, isn’t it? [ Laughs ]

Mac: Come on!

Felicia: They’re happy.

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Trina: What’s this?

Spencer: It’s for you. Open it.

Trina: Oh. They’re beautiful. But what do they mean?

Spencer: They’re turtle doves.

Trina: Oh. Oh! From the Christmas carol. A partridge in a pear tree.

Spencer: Right. And where was I last Christmas?

Trina: In Pentonville.

Spencer: Yeah, my Uncle Cyrus gave those to me so that I’d have something to give to you.

Trina: But you didn’t give them to me.

Spencer: No, because I didn’t know that you wanted them at the time. So I left them, but then my Uncle Victor picked them up, and… he left them to me in his will. Um, you know what, though? I just realized — why would you want something that I got from my Uncle Cyrus and my Uncle Victor? I mean, how non-romantic is that? So you know what? I’ll just take these back.

Trina: Uh, no, no, no, no. No, you don’t.

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Carly: Michael? How can there be news so soon? Was Sonny’s case postponed?

Michael: No. Just the opposite. All the charges were dropped.

Carly: Dropped? How is that possible? I thought the U.S. Attorney had tons of evidence against Sonny.

Michael: All I know is that they said they didn’t have as much evidence as they thought they did. The judge was not happy, but in the end, yeah, the charges were dropped and Sonny’s a free man.

Carly: I mean, that’s great. Totally unexpected… but great.

Esme: You did not like your high chair, did you, buddy? Yeah, Spencer and Trina can have their date. We don’t care, do we? As long as we have each other. Right, Ace?

Jake: Charlotte.

Charlotte: Hi.

Jake: I got us a table.

Charlotte: That’s great. Thanks, Jake.

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Kristina: Here I took the whole day off to be with you here. [ Chuckles ] I’m really glad I did.

Sonny: Thank you both for being here. It means everything to me.

Dante: Where else would we be? I’ll walk out with you. Come on.

Kristina: Alright. Love you, Dad.

Sonny: Love you, too.

Diane: Congratulations again, my friend.

Sonny: Thank you, Diane.

Diane: As a reminder, these charges were dismissed without prejudice, which means that if they ever do find that evidence against you, they can be refiled at any time.

Sonny: Yeah, I understand.

Diane: Good. Bye.

Sonny: Bye-bye.

Nina: Ready to go home?

Sonny: Yeah. Can you give me a minute with… Dex?

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N’neka: Curtis? Why are you back here and not out in the main room in the thick of things?

Curtis: Just taking stock. Figuring where I fit in. Or even if I fit in at all.

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Trina: You just gave me this gift. You can’t just take it back.

Spencer: Trina Robinson, those doves have passed through the hands of not just one, but two of my criminal great-uncles. I mean, I must have been out of my mind to think that this would be an acceptable gift for you.

Trina: Okay, so why did you give it to me?

Spencer: Well, because every time I look at those figurines, I think about how much I missed you last Christmas and how much I wanted you to know that I was thinking about you.

Trina: And that’s why I want to keep half the gift.

Spencer: Half the gift?

Trina: Yeah. Okay?

Spencer: Okay.

Trina:  So… there’s two doves.

Spencer: Okay.

Trina: I want you to take one.

Spencer: Alright.

Trina: And I’ll take the other one.

Spencer: Okay. But why?

Trina: Isn’t it obvious?

Spencer: Yeah, but maybe I just want to hear you say the words.

Trina: It’s a reminder… that just like these two doves, we are a matched pair. And just like these two doves, we belong together.

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Jake: Did I tell you I started a new painting?

Charlotte: No, you didn’t. What’s the subject matter?

Jake: Well, I wanted to paint something that you’d like. And I know how much you like riding horses, so I’m painting a horse.

Charlotte: That’s so cool. I can’t wait to see it.

Esme: Um, excuse me.

Carly: Yeah.

Esme: I’m ready for the check, please.

Carly: Oh, okay.

Esme: Thank you. Um, but b-before you go, do you still rent the rooms upstairs?

Carly: Um, yes, I do.

Esme: There happen to be any vacancies?

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Dex: I don’t understand what happened with your case. I thought the U.S. Attorney had a ton of evidence against you.

Sonny: Why weren’t you on the docks when the Feds showed up?

Dex: Carly called me. She got a warning from a longshoreman that he overheard that there was gonna be a raid on our shipment that night.

Sonny: Right.

Dex: I didn’t have a chance to warn the other guys, but I managed to slip out before the raid started.

Sonny: They’re gonna drop the charges on Gabe and the rest of the guys who got caught.

Dex: How is that even possible? Weren’t they caught with multiple Pikeman crates?

Sonny: You know what was in the crates?

Dex: I assumed it was more unauthorized weapons like the last shipment. I don’t see how the guys could get out of that. Then, again, I don’t see how you got out of those charges.

Sonny: The crates were from Pikeman. When they opened the crates up, the Feds, you know what they found? Incredible coffee beans. You did good. Take the rest of the night off.

Nina: Everything taken care of?

Sonny: Yeah, everything’s taken care of. It’s all done. Let’s go.

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On the next “General Hospital” —

Chase: Something doesn’t add up.

Elizabeth (to Finn): Imagine it because it’s gonna happen sooner or later.

Sasha (to Cody): I have nobody left.

Cody: You have me.

Gladys (to Nurse Janice): How could you let this happen?

Michael (to Sonny): There’s something I need to tell you.

Dante (to Kristina):  I’m not the one you have to convince, remember?

Sonny (to Nina): That was a chance I was willing to take.

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gladys, do you have information for me? Then why are you calling? I’m at the metro court. I have to be here until sonny’s hearing. Listen, I want you to listen to this. If sasha is not home first thing tomorrow morning, I’m going to ferncliff to find out why. Goodbye. There has to be something you can do, though. You’re saying you can’t tell mewho owns this vacant house? Oh, all right. Yeah. Thank you. Hey, anna. Hi. Hi. Um, sonny’s hearing is today. I know. And you have so many connections. I-I was just wondering, do you have any information on what’s going to happen to sonny? I can’t believe sonny came through for me like this. Well, sonny is many things, but he’s always a man of his word. Are we here?

[ Breathes deeply ] We’re getting closer. Are you ready?

[ Sighs ] You know, it’s been a while.

[ Chuckles ] I kind of feel like I’m trying to reclaim ancient treasure. It’s a treasure hunt? Yeah, in a way, yeah. I love treasure hunts.

[ Chuckles ] Well, hopefully, you’ll like what we find. Are you ready to go make some music? Yes! Let’s go!

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Water lapping ] Hey. Are you okay? I screwed up, and sonny could spend the rest of his life in prison because of me. I’m so sorry, nina. This has got to be so concerning for you. I don’t have any information about sonny. Well, there has to be something that you can do. Can’t you help diane with this case? I can’T. I mean, it’s a criminal matter. It’s not a personal one. There’s nothing I can do. Well, it feels personal. Someone set sonny up. Yeah. It does. That is a possibility. Maybe it’s the — the person who shot at him at the metro court. We don’t know that that bullet was meant for sonny. Well, it was probably meant for one of you, right? But it hit curtis. Now the poor man’s in a wheelchair.

[ Sighs ] I shouldn’t be too long. I just got to stop at G.H. And pick up an old file, and then I thought I would pick up some wings from charlie’s pub. Sounds good. Good. I’ll be back soon.

[ Footsteps departing ]

[ Door opens ] Hey, son. I have to head over to the savoy to check on these numbers. I-I hope I didn’t screw something up. I’m sure you didn’t, pop. I know it can get confusing. It isn’t hard if you’re confused to begin with.

[ Both chuckle ]

[ Breathes sharply ] Portia, I’m heading out for a while! Um, she took off. She went to G.H., Pop. Oh. Well [Chuckles] This isn’t so important it can’t wait.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Look, dad… you guys got to stop doing this. What the hell is going on in here?! And you — what are you doing here? Montague.

[ Breathing deeply ] You’re sasha’s psychiatrist? Of course you are ’cause you’re gladys’s pal. That’s the connection! You met gladys at the savoy in the back room at selina wu’s poker game. That’s where all this started, huh?! You son of a bitch.

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[ Breathes deeply ] This producer sonny hired is one of the best. I’m lucky to be working with him. I’m really glad you think so. When sonny first mentioned this, I thought he was just, you know, telling me what I wanted to hear to keep me around town. No, no, no, no. Sonny doesn’t do that. You are here because sonny knows how good you are.

[ Breathes deeply ] All right, well, then let’s get inside so I can thank him again. Oh, uh, eddie, s-sonny’s not here today. Where is he? Well, his record label is paying for this recording session. After everything he’s done, I figured he’d be here. Well, I-I-I’m sure he really wanted to, but — but he’S… he’s got some other obligations today. Yeah, of course. Well, maybe he’ll make an appearance later.

[ Exhales deeply ] I sure hope so. Hey, this is not your fault, okay? If sonny goes to prison, it’s for what sonny did. Do you know how many times he’s almost gone over the years? I was the last one to have the flash drive. It was destroyed, dex. Are you sure? You know what labs are capable of putting back together. It was so stupid to throw it away in a trash can. You could not have known somebody might have found that. I’ve been working for sonny for a long time now. Okay, the feds know that, the other families know that — any of them could have been following me. You don’t even know if anybody has it. I go over it again and again in my head. How could I be so careless when it came to sonny’s freedom?

[ Scoffs ] Because of me! Ava [Breathes sharply] You know that sonny feels guilty about what happened to curtis, and I would imagine that anna does, as well. Y-yeah. I only meant that curtis — no, I know what you meant. It’s — it’s all right. I-I got a very pointed message that curtis wasn’t seeing any visitors. How is he? Trina told me he’s home, and he’s trying to adjust to his new life. She’s taking it very hard, as well. Yeah, I tried to reach out to him. It’s — it’s just not easy. I mean, curtis has always been so active. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Okay, um, if you’ll excuse me… okay. Oh, I did not mean to upset her at all. I — no. Well, no, it’s — I mean, we all know that you’re upset about trina. Right. And how about you? I know that — that sonny’s hearing is this afternoon.

[ Sighs ] How are you holding up? Son, what did I do? Pop, I’ve been back for days. You think because you’re whispering and giving each other looks and signals that I haven’t noticed that I haven’t been alone in this house? We just thought that you might like to have someone here with you. I know what you thought. You keep telling me over and over that I could get my life back to some kind of normal. You want me to go work back at the savoy. I do. Well, if any of you thought that I could get my life back to some kind of normal, you wouldn’t be afraid to leave me alone in my own damn house. I’ve been doing fine since I’ve been here, pop, okay? What I don’t want is someone watching me every minute. You know what, son? You’re absolutely right. Sometimes we care so much, we only think about what it is we can do for the person we love instead of thinking about what it is that they need and want.

[ Sighs ] I’ll see you later.

[ Exhales deeply ] Uh, dad. Thank you.

[ Chuckles softly ]

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Exhales deeply ] Perhaps no one went over the rules of ferncliff when you were admitted, so I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. Patients aren’t allowed in each other’s rooms, and sasha in particular is very fragile. And you, sir, seem quite agitated. I don’t buy this “caring shrink” act that you’re doing, not for one second. And agitated?

[ Chuckling ] Oh, no, no, no. Try mad as hell ’cause I can see exactly what’s going on here. You know gladys threw selina wu’s card game in the back room of the savoy. You knew that gladys was in debt to selina wu. So wha– did — did gladys ask you for help when — when sasha tried to end her guardianship so that she could keep control of all of her money? Is that what you’ve been doing, doc? You’ve been keeping sasha drugged so that she looks unstable? How much is gladys paying you, huh? How much is gladys paying you to keep sasha drugged?!

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[ Doorbell rings ]

[ Exhales sharply ] Hi, curtis. Wow. This is so cool.

[ Chuckling ] We’re gonna make a song, eddie! Well, this is the place to do it. I’m the producer, johnny. What’s your name? Leo. Great, leo. And you must be ned quartermaine. I’m eddie maine. Oh, I’m sorry. I could have swore the name we have — oh. Y-yeah. There — there must’ve been a mix up in the booking. Um, eddie’s going to be recording today. Okay. There’s so many buttons. Does every one have a different purpose? They do everything… except dance.

[ Chuckles ] But we’re working on that. That’d be cool. This is our engineer. Kira, this is leo, and this is eddie maine. -Kira. -He’s recording today. What’s that green button do? That’s how we talk to the booth. Hey, leo, uh, I’m sure kira would love to tell you about all these buttons after we finish the recording session, okay? So you just sit right here, be quiet, and put your listening ears on, all right? Okay. Okay. And, uh, you’re singing backup? Oh, no, no, no. I — no. We haven’t sung together since I — well, I only — I sing at the nurses’ ball. I’m his…friend. It’s not uncommon for patients at ferncliff to see conspiracies, when in reality, none actually exist. I’m going to confer with your doctor, and I’m going to suggest a stronger dose of medication for you. Because that’s what you’ve been doing to sasha? Okay. No, no, no. You’re not going anywhere, pal. Sasha, don’t worry. This gentleman, and I use that term loosely, is obviously just confused. Is cody right, dr. Montague? Do you know gladys? Well, sonny, he doesn’t tell me anything, but I wish I knew what was going to happen. I mean, what kind of evidence could they have? Mm. Well, they must have something, right? I don’t think the feds would drag somebody into court if they didn’t have evidence.

[ Sighs ] But, nina, sonny has — has beaten more raps than I can count.

[ Chuckles ] What have you told avery? Nothing. I’m — I’m not going to tell her anything if I don’t have to. Yeah, that’s smart. That’s smart. How’s she doing? She’s good. She’s okay. She’s happy. She’s excited that you’re marrying her daddy.

[ Both chuckle ]Really? That’s sweet. Yeah, it is.

[ Chuckles ] You know, nina… as your friend… I need you to face the reality here that even if sonny does get out of this, it’s not the end. Sonny isn’t going to change. This is the life that he has chosen. There will always be something else. No. No way you have any responsibility for what happened. I am the one who wanted to use the flash drive to put sonny away. But — but you didn’T. Because it was destroyed. We had an argument about it, remember? I would have used it, and you wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. It was still careless. There’s no way you were actually going to use it. I don’t understand. Why? To help my mom. And to help you. Hey, anna. I know you didn’t want to see anyone, um, but that was a while back, and I thought maybe now you’re home…

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[ Chuckles ] Okay. Look, I just want to make this demo just so I can get a — a sense of the song, you know, maybe play around with the arrangement. Well, did you bring anything? Music, lyrics? No, no, no, no. It’s — it’s all up here and in my hands. Actually, I-I haven’t completed the lyrics yet, but they’re right there, a-and I know that they’re going to come to me any time now. Okay. I just, uh, have to figure out how the story ends. Eddie said his song is like a story, and this one is trapped in marble, like a statue. It just has to be set free. I like that. Well, we’re here to help any way we can. Any feeling about the vibe? The vibe, um… you know, just a — a rootsy acoustic feel, um… I’m just, you know, trying to get my feet wet today.

[ Chuckling ] I haven’t done this for a while. Oh, you’ve — you’ve recorded before? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. I recorded a lot back in the day. Yeah, I even had my share of groupies.

[ Chuckles ] Isn’t that a fish?

[ Laughter ] Um, yes, and there are a lot of them in the sea.

[ Breathes deeply ] Sorry, leo. Uh, a groupie is someone who really likes your music. Oh. A fan. Yes, exactly. A fan. A fan. You know, I played this gig many years ago in houston at the cobra, and, uh, it was a packed house. I was stone cold sober. But for some reason, that night [Chuckles] When I walked out onstage, the whole crowd just sort of faded away, and, uh, I felt like it was just me all alone, and, uh, I was singing for just one person. And it was that way for the entire gig. It never happened again, but I always knew that that was, like, the best performance of my life. Johnny: Let’s make this happen. See if we can get you that feeling again. Come on, kira. Let’s set up the mics. I think the two preamp will be best. Yeah. Okay, leo. I’m going to be playing and singing in that room, so — leo: So there’s no bleed through. I know that. You know a lot, don’t you?

[ Chuckles ] Knock ’em dead, eddie. I’ll try. Now, how did you know that? I’m sorry, I’m sorry. It was too easy. Please have a seat. I-I-I don’t understand. Well, my father — he just left a while ago, and this is the first time I’ve been allowed to be alone in my own house. In fact, I think it’s the first time I’ve been alone anywhere since the shooting.

[ Sighs ] It’s kind of why I’m here, actually, um… you know, I wanted to come see you after the surgery, but — oh, yeah. No, no. I was pretty adamant with portia that I didn’t want to see anyone. In fact, I was pretty harsh with her and trina. I’m sure they understand, given everything you’ve been through. What you’re going through.

[ Exhales deeply ] You know the bullet wasn’t meant for you, right? I just came here to — to say something that I’ve wanted to say since it happened. I’M…. I’m really sorry. You wanted to help me? I love you so much, and as long as you’re working for sonny, I’m always going to worry that, one day or one night, I’ll lose you forever. Okay. We’ve been over this, joss. That doesn’t make it just go away. I don’t take any unnecessary chances. You could be in custody on your way to prison had my mom not called you and warned you. Is that why you got drunk after the concert? Because you were so worried about me? I hadn’t heard from you. I was stressed out, and I took the easy way out. And, yes, I regret that. You looked like you regretted it when you came home the next morning. Do you have any idea how happy I was to see you? I was happy to see you, too. Stop beating yourself up over something sonny did. I appreciate what you’re saying, but I can only focus on today. Mnh… no. [ Chuckles ] Not really. I think that you should force yourself to think about the future. I learned that the hard way. I have been with complicated men before. Complicated?

[ Breathes sharply ] Mm, okay, that’s one word for sonny. I assume you’re talking about valentin. Yes.

[ Chuckles ] Well, we both know you need more than one word to describe those two. And your point is? I just want you to think about what you’re doing before you do it, not after. I know what I’m doing, and what I’m going to do is marry sonny. And no one can stop me.

[ Chuckling ] Of course I know gladys. Sasha, you were there when I met her when I did your evaluation. This patient is clearly confused, and now he’s confusing you. Why don’t you come with me? No, no, no. Hey. Sasha’s not going anywhere with you. All right, that’s enough. You’ve given me no choice but to get security.

[ Both grunting ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

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Check, one, two. Check, one, two, check. Hey, how — how do you feel about the, uh, the levels there, eddie? I could use a little more guitar in the headphones. Okay, give me your loudest chords, and we’ll check them again.

[ Chords play ] Honey, I know this takes a while, but it shouldn’t be too much longer now. It’s important to take time if you want something to be good. Did eddie teach you that? Cody.

[ Chuckles ] I hope the song turns out exactly as eddie wants it to. Yeah. Exactly as eddie wants it to. You’re sorry? Yeah. This — this wouldn’t have happened — anna, this is not your fault. Yeah, but someone was trying to kill me.

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m not going to lie. I hate that this happened. Of course. And I may hate it for the rest of my life, and when I found out that I couldn’t move my legs and that the bullet wasn’t meant for me, I hated you, and I hated sonny. But it didn’t last. Why do you think? Because I thought about what I used to do. Oh… I used to chase the most lethal people around, knowing they wanted to kill me, but what did I do? Do you think I went somewhere and hid? No. I lived my life. So then I realizedthat what happened to me could have easily happened to someone because of me. So maybe it’s karma. Or…maybe it just is what it is. That’s incredibly gracious, curtis. I just call it like I see it.

[ Breathes sharply ] Anna. I was wondering whose car that was. Even though I got the job with sonny to spy on him for michael, sonny’s been really good to me.

[ Buoy bell ringing, water lapping ] In a lot of ways like a father. Mm. A father who hung you from a meat hook. I know he had his suspicions about me, but he had no idea what that guy did to me. So…you’re okay just forgetting everything sonny did? It’s hard to explain, joss. I mean, since I’ve gotten to know sonny better… if sonny goes to prison, it’s going to leave a hole in my life. Believe me, nina, I want sonny to beat these charges almost as much as you do. Well, kind of seems like you don’T. What? Of course I do. I mean, for your sake, for avery’s sake. I just…

[ Breathes deeply ] I just think that, at times like these, when things are crazy and — and up in the air, that that’s when we can tend to make bad decisions, and I just want to be sure that you — you weigh everything. I have. Well, as I recall, last time you walked down the aisle, you ended up turning around and running in the opposite direction, right? Because of valentin’s lies. Well, yeah, but sonny doesn’t lie to me. Oh, of course not. And you don’t lie to him. Excuse me.

[ Muffled screaming ]

[ Muffled screaming continues ]

[ Grunts ]

[ Muffled screaming ]

[ Grunts ] Where are you taking the patient, dr. Montague? Uh, my patient needs some stimulation from nature, so I’m taking her for a walk and some fresh air. Who was that leaving with a patient?

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The siren waits for me

I think I hear her calling

she whispers so silently

the siren I can’t see

[ Exhales deeply ] Sorry, man. Um… uh, can we just punch in? Punch in there? Yeah, no problem. Just, uh, take it where you’d like, and we’ll cut it together.

The siren waits for me

I think I hear her calling

she whispers so silently

the siren I can’t see

[ Suspenseful music plays ] Eddie, “she’s like a shadow…” remember?

[ Gasps ] Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. “She’s like a shadow following me.” Thanks. Thanks, leo. Why don’t we just, uh, take it from the top? Yeah.

[ Guitar strumming ] That was dr. Montague. He said the patient needed air. No, dr. Montague would never do that. He’s not authorized to let patients out of the hospital. He’s not on staff. We have to call security. This job means that much to you? It’s not the job. What sonny does — look, I know a lot of the things that sonny does — that we do — are illegal. But sonny has principles. I mean, he has more values and integrity than most men who operate legally even come close to, and deep down, I think you know that. I’ve never had anyone in my life like him. I just feel like he’s taught me so much about what it means to be a man. Well, I guess you’re going to the hearing, then. Yeah. I hope you understand. I do. Thank you for explaining what he means to you. And never forget what you mean to me.

[ Mouths word ] Why are you doing this? You’ve always been so supportive of me and sonny. I am. No, I want to support you. As long as you’re going forward with your eyes wide open. That’s all I care about. I am. I promise. Good. And as far as lying to sonny about turning in carly and drew to the sec, besides martin, you’re the only one who knows now. Mm. To the grave. So, hey, you know, after you and sonny get married, maybe the two of you want to think about… moving into wyndemere.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I love you, and you know I love living with you, but that’s not really my idea of wedding bliss.

[ Laughs ] Living with me? No. Maybe sonny wants to buy wyndemere and all of spoon island. Hey, babe. Anna — anna came by to see how I was doing. I came by to apologize. Well, I told her — where is your father? Oh, he went to, uh, the savoy. He had to take care of some things. And he left. Yes, he left. I’m fine. Of course you’re fine.

[ Chuckles ] I — I should probably go, actually. You know, if I knew you were going to be here, I would have definitely got dinner for three. But let me walk you out. Okay.

[ Keys jingling ] Really good to see you. Okay. I’ll be right back.

[ Door opens ] What made you think that it was a good idea for you to come here?

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We have an emergency, and we need to enforce a lockdown on the entire building right away. One of our patients, cody bell, is wearing dr. Montague’s clothes, and he’s trying to escape with another patient, sasha gilmore!

[ Alarm bells ringing ]

[ Clicks ] We’re going to get you out of here, sasha. You just have to trust me, okay?

[ Seat belt clicks ] Thank you, sam. You’re the best.

[ Engine revs ] You’re selling wyndemere? Why? Not yet for publication, so don’t go blabbing, okay? No, I won’T. But why?

[ Sighs ] Well, avery likes it, but it’s just the two of us out there, you know? We’re isolated. You’re selling because of nikolas. Uh, I have to admit, I do have a few bad memories. But mainly, it just feels like the right thing to do now. Yeah.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sighs ] I have to go. Okay. Nina, I hope I didn’t upset you. Please tell me I didn’t upset you.

[ Chuckling ] No, you didn’t upset me at all. In fact, you made me even more certain that what I’m doing is right. Good. Good. And good luck to sonny. Yeah. And good luck to me.

[ Exhales sharply ] I know curtis didn’t want to see anyone, but I-I-I don’t think I upset him. Well, you upset me. If it wasn’t for you and sonny, curtis wouldn’t be in that chair right now. Yeah, you’re right. I’m sorry about that. You’re sorry about that. I don’t think you realize how close curtis was to dying, and now he’s paralyzed, and he could be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, but you’re sorry about that. Yeah, I guess it makes everything all better. No, I-I didn’t mean that it would make anything better. No. You and sonny live dangerous lives. I get it. You make deadly enemies, but then you roam around and mingle with everybody else and put other people in danger. And in this case, you put my husband in a wheelchair. We will find out who did this. We will.

[ Scoffs ] And what good is that going to do curtis? Please. Please don’t come back here.

[ Crying ] Okay. I won’T. Okay.

[ Exhales deeply ]

[ Clears throat ]

[ Sighs ] Charlie’s had strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert. Portia. I can’t blame anna for this. I can. Ned:

I got lost in a storm

on a boat with no oar

on a sea where I never had been

found my way to the shore

not the same as before

now I’m here in the in-between

ohhh-oh, mm-hmm

ah-ah-ahh

ohhh-oh

when the clouds broke

alive, I awoke

to a misty world like a dream

but I’m fighting the smoke

I could swear that she spoke

who’s that spirit guiding me?

The siren waits for me

I think I hear her calling

she whispers so silently

the siren I can’t see

she’s like a shadow following me

or a distant memory

ohhh-oh, mm-hmm

ah-ah-ahh

ohhh-oh, mm-mmm

ah-ah-ahh woman: Ah-ah

ah-hey

ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah

ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

ah-oh-oh-oh, oooh

ahhh-ahh-ahhh

ahhh-ahh

ah-ah-ah

ah-ah, ah-ah-ah – hey, hey, hey – ah-ah-ah

ooh-ooh

oh-oh-oh

mm-mm-mm

anna: We will find out who did this. We will.

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And oh. Hey, mac. Hi. Is it just you? Yeah. Uh, I mean, no. Felicia’s joining me. Are you sure?

[ Chuckles ] I’m sorry. Don’t mind me. Congratulations, by the way, on taking over kelly’S. Oh, thanks. Felicia told me that bobbie sold it to you for a dollar. Yeah, my mom’s great idea, and I couldn’t be more grateful. You know, it gives me something to concentrate on. Yeah, things must be chaotic after sonny’s arrest. Yeah, we were pretty shocked. I mean, they dragged sonny out of the metro court in handcuffs in front of michael and willow and wiley. Well, that must’ve been upsetting for wiley to watch the fbi arrest his grandfather. -Yeah. You’d think — -mac, I’m so sorry. Hello, carly. -Hi, felicia. You know what? I’ll grab you a menu. Oh, no, don’t bother. I’ll share mac’S. Okay. [ Chuckles ] Felicia. I know. I’m late. I dropped all this stuff that I downloaded for my online course as I was leaving the house, and now it’s all out of order. Felicia. There are two online units I have to complete to get my certification before I can do my practical training for the patient advocacy program.

[ Sighs ] Are you mad at me because I’m late or because I’m going to be volunteering? No, no, none of that. I think it’s great, and I think it’s great for you. Well, then, what’s got you all upset? Cody. He’s been locked up.

[ Sighs ] I can’t believe summer’s already over. I know. Time flies. I don’t even know how I’m going to fit all that stuff in that dorm room again this year. Ladies, hello. Sorry I’m late. I know. I’m late. I’m late. Gosh, spencer cassadine late again? What is the world coming to? Yeah, I get it. It’s kind of a pattern with me lately, but ace was really upset, so… oh, is everything okay with him? Yeah, everything’s fine now, but he was, like, really, really fussy before, and we were trying everything to get him to calm down, and nothing was working, so we put him in, like, this lavender bath. I don’t know. It was esme’s idea. It worked. It worked. Something about the smell just calmed him right down. Hmm. Hmm. Well, thank god esme was there. So have you heard anything about uncle sonny? Or what about dex? I’m sure he was arrested, too, right? Spencer. What? What did I say? Just the usual — something stupid. And by the way, no, dex was not arrested, I don’t want to talk about sonny, and I especially don’t want to talk about esme.

[ Knock on door ] I finished my piece on the weekend section. Blue pen, red pen, uploaded to the main server, and I’m going to head out now, unless you need me. No, I’m good. Thanks. Okay. Uh, if anything changes, just text me. I can always come right back. It appears that you don’t really want to leave.

[ Chuckles ] You don’t have plans tonight? Actually, i do have plans. Something I’ve put off way too long. Bucket list? No, just the opposite. Something I’ve been dreading. I’m going to tell chase about my illness. Good. With finn? No, I — I need to do this by myself. It’ll be fine. Good luck. Thank you. Chances are, I’m going to need it. This will crush him. Brook lynn. Hey. Hey, I’m behind the curve. I just finished a workout. And I would kiss you, but I’m a little sweaty. Oh, you’re not getting off that easy. I don’t mind. Then, come in.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. [ Grunts ] Is the rest of your stuff in the car? I’ll grab a shirt, and I can grab it. Oh, no need. This is all I brought. Wait, I thought you were moving in, not just spending the night. I am. This is all I need. It’s about time. What are we doing here? It’s too dangerous to be meeting out in the open like this. Hey, didn’t you get my message? Yeah, I did, but I didn’t have a chance to call you back. What did you want to talk to me about? Uh, I was talking to my mom, and she mentioned that cody had taken off a few days, and I was surprised to hear that. And then she said she heard that information from you, which I was even more surprised to hear. I did tell your mom that. Ah. So you want to tell me where cody is? Well

[Clears throat] Cody was going to be away for a few days, and he didn’t want your mom to worry or fire him… right. …So he wanted me to let her know to make alternate plans… hm. …So I did. Okay. But you’re not answering my question. So where’s — where’s cody now? Now? Yeah. Ferncliff. Sasha. Sasha. Sasha, hey. Can you hear me? Sasha. Sasha, hey, it’s cody. I’m here. Sasha, I’m going to need you to wake up. Sasha, hey, you got to wake up. Damn. What did they give you? Sasha gilmore. She was supposed to be released today. Okay, okay, then let me talk to her doctor. No, I’m not a reporter. God. Hey, carly. Ugh, what do you want, nina?

[ Clears throat ] I want to talk to you about sonny. I’m concerned. Okay. About what? Well, he’s in custody. He’s facing prison time. I want to do whatever I can to help. And alexis said the whole family could be in danger, including the children. We all could be targeted for revenge. It’s definitely a possibility. Well, wait. What — what are you going to do about it? What am i going to do about it? What are you going to do about it?

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Never seen you pack so light before. Well, there’s a first time for everything. I was very efficient. Brook lynn, when I asked you to move in, I wanted you, the woman I love. That’s exactly who you got. Except it kind of seems like you’re trying to reinvent or restrict yourself to please me. Chase, let’s be clear, okay? I appreciate that you accept me exactly who I am, but guess what. I am adaptable, and I can use this as a chance to see myself in a whole new light. To become a zen master of order. Yeah, fat chance of that happening. Seriously, chase, part of being in a relationship, especially when you’re living together, is accommodating one another. I don’t have to move in here with every single one of my things. I’m still going to spend time at the mansion. I want to go see leo and olivia and check in on willow and my dad, whoever he is at the moment. Whoa, no. Okay, hold on. I’m worried about uncle sonny, too, but I will shut up, and I won’t bring up esme anymore. Okay? Good. Okay, great. I guess we’ll… I’ll go for a swim.

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. Sometimes spencer can be a jerk, but he’s my jerk. Why doesn’t it bother you more that he’s spending all of this time with esme? Who said it doesn’t? As I said, do not underestimate chase’s ability to handle your diagnosis. And you can’t shield your children from life. I know. You’re right. I guess I’ve just gotten caught up in the protecting-chase mode since he was a little boy. Finn never needed it. He was like an ancient tree — tough, sturdy. Never cried, always inscrutable, kept everything inside. Hamilton finn, a mystery wrapped in an enigma.

[ Chuckles ] Chase, on the other hand, pure id. You always knew exactly what he was feeling just by looking at him. Always full of wonder and laughing and singing his heart right there on his sleeve. Well, great. Then you’ll know exactly how he feels. And then you’ll look out for him, he’ll look out for you — piece of cake. As usual, you cut right to the heart of the matter. I don’t know. I’ve just always been amazed at how my two sons could be so completely different. Right? I mean, two unique people raised under the same circumstances. My children, kristina and molly, couldn’t be more different.

[ Knock on door ] Hello, you two. Talking about me?

[ Sighs ] Cody’s in ferncliff? Yes. Oh, my god. I mean, what the hell is wrong with him? I told you he was going to do this, right? That he was acting all crazy so that he could set the stage to get put it in ferncliff to be close to sasha, but you obviously knew this because you’re the one who gave the message to my mother, right? Yes. I — [ Clears throat ] I knew about it, and I, um… I helped him get committed. You’re the new mrs. Corinthos. At least, you’re going to be. I don’t understand how any of this is my responsibility. Without jason here to step in for sonny, there could be a power vacuum here in port charles. I know. I still don’t understand what this has to do with me. You stepped in before. You held everything together. You kept the peace in port charles last time that sonny was gone. Oh, you mean when we all thought sonny was dead, but you knew he was alive, and you didn’t tell his family? That time? You to ld me how erratic cody wasat the pcpd the other day. Did he violate gladys’ restraining order? No, nothing like that. Cody wasn’t arrested. He was committed. Committed? Does this have something to do with how he was at the stables? I had a feeling something was going on, so I checked up on him. Cody’s been admitted to ferncliff. That’s where sasha is. You worry too much, gladys. It’ll give you crow’s feet. There is no problem with us being seen together. I’m sasha’s doctor, and you’re her concerned mother-in-law. What the hell does that mean? I am concerned. And I share that concern. Like hell you do. Why don’t you just drop the sweet-doctor act? All you care about is bleeding me dry to line your pockets. Sasha’s well-being is my sole focus. Okay, so when do I get her out? I wired the money to the offshore account, like you said. And I got the notification earlier. Okay, so let’s go pick sasha up, and I’ll bring her home. Not so fast. Cody: [ Sighs ] Oh, please wake up, sasha. Hey. Oh, thank god. Hey, sasha. Hey, it’s me — cody. You remember me? No. No. No, please. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Please don’t hurt me! Please! Hey, no. Hey, it’s me. It’s cody.

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Do you think it doesn’t bother me that spencer and i barely ever get to see each other? Of course it does. I thought we’d be spending the whole summer together, but it’s already over, and now I have to go back to school, and the gallery’s already getting busy, and whenever I do see spencer, we spend half the time catching up. He’s talking to me about ace and, of course, esme, and then spencer and I have never even, like — you know, we just… you know what I mean. We barely ever get any alone time. That must be so hard. And I’m not complaining. Especially with everything my mom is going through with curtis, and I just want to be strong for her. Plus, my dad, taggert… …he’s still hurting. And I don’t want us to lose our connection ’cause I love him so much. I know, I know. But you have so much on your plate right now. Yeah. And I try to remind myself that it’s not going to be like this forever. And even though sometimes spencer messes up, he’s mine, not esme’S… mm-hmm. …So I can’t let her get under my skin like that. Well, that was beautiful.

[ Chuckles ] Are you taking philosophy this semester?

[ Laughs ] Always good to see you, kristina. And you. We’ll talk later. Yes. And good luck. He’s a great writer. So smart of you to add him to the editorial board. He adds a lot to the table. Yeah. So are you free for a bite? My treat. Yes, I’m starving. Great. Alright, what’s on the agenda? My dad. How much trouble do you think he’s in? Carly. Carly, wait. I’M… I’m new to this. And we have to figure out what’s best for the family. You have experience. I’m asking you to help me. Please. Brick’s been in touch. Everything’s under control. And everything is stable in the business right now. And the pact with the families is strong, especially since sonny got rid of joey novak, so I don’t think anyone’s going to make a move just because sonny’s been detained. You still seem pretty informed with sonny’s dealings. You should be grateful for that. It’s not glamorous carrying around this kind of burden, and it’s not a competition. We do have to work together to keep the family safe. Okay. I get it. I hope so. Brick will be in touch, and he’ll go over everything with you but you have to stay calm. For sonny’s sake. It sends a bad message when his inner circle is running around upset. Okay? Okay. I’m more concerned with who gave credible information to the feds. That means someone broke rank and they turned state’s evidence against sonny. Wow. Mac, do you really think cody lost it?

[ Sighs ] I don’t know what to think. You know, cody’s situation reminds me exactly of what I went through years ago. Dominique. It’s just so eerie. Cody is convinced that sasha is in danger and he has to rescue her from ferncliff. Yeah, just like what you went through when leopold taub had dominique stashed away at shadybrook. Yeah, and he’s willing to do anything to get himself past the restraining order and into sasha’s orbit. Gladys: What? Are you trying to double-cross me? Of course not, gladys. We’re friends.

[ Chuckles ] But we both need to be smart about this. Sasha needs to be weaned off the medications that you asked me to administer — I never asked you to drug sasha, and I want her out now. If sasha recovers too quickly, people will ask questions, and sasha herself may become suspicious and ask for a toxicology report. And that’s not going to look good for either of us. It’ll take at least 24 hours for it to clear her system. So you’re saying she can’t be released for 24 hours? No, I’m saying the weekend at the earliest. Absolutely not. Come on, now, gladys. We both know you’re not holding a royal flush here. It’s time to fold your hand and start playing by my rules. There’s too much at stake if we don’t move forward with caution. Sam, why would you help cody violate a restraining order? I mean, you helped him break into a secure mental hospital… I had to. …And disturb a woman who’s in recovery? No, dante. It was to help her. Cody thinks that sasha is in serious danger, and I believe him. And the only way around gladys and the restraining order was to get him committed as a patient in ferncliff. Gladys is a pain, for sure, but she’s not the one who stabbed cody. Sasha is. What happens if you get him in ferncliff and then she goes off on him again? Hey, hey, hey, sasha, sasha, I promise, I promise. I’m not here to hurt you. It’s the opposite. I’m here to help you. No. No, no, no. That — that — that doesn’t make sense. Nothing makes sense. Cyrus — cyrus was coming after me, and I had to defend myself. But then — then — then everyone… everyone said that it was you, that I stabbed you, and I don’t know what happened. I don’t know what’s real! Hey, hey, hey. You don’t have to think about that right now, okay? Are you real? Are you really here? I’m very real, sasha. I — I promise. Here. Here. See for yourself, okay? Just take my hand. I promise I won’t grab you. So will you please take my hand?

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[ Exhales sharply ] Dad, what a pleasant surprise. Come in. I’m glad to find you home, son. Since you got back on the force, I never know your schedule. Yeah, it’s been a little hectic, but, hey, anytime you want to hang out, just shoot me a text. I appreciate how you always make time for your old man, son. “Old man”? Please, you could outrun all of us. Look, I know finn teases you about being a bookworm, but I remember those camping trips. No, I can’t wait for you to teach one of my kids the cross hitch. Chase, the reason I stopped by — babe, what do you think of these new sheets that I brought for — oh, gregory, hi. I didn’t realize you were here.

[ Sighs ] I’m not going to lie to you. Your father is in trouble. The fbi would not have detained him if they didn’t have compelling evidence against him. Mom, they swarmed in there like he was el chapo. I can’t do anything this time. Diane is on it. She’ll do everything she can. In the meantime, we’re just going to hope and pray that it’s not as bad as I think it might be. Molly. Molly. I was just going. Oh, no. Get back here. Get back here. I know I said I wouldn’t micromanage this, but I am really tired of it. Now, you got into a fight. Get over it. Because you are sisters. Mom, this isn’t the time. This is the perfect time, because life is too short for you two to be at each other’s throats. Now kiss and make up. You both have way too many other things going on. If I were you, I’d be more concerned about what happens when sonny is released and he finds out who went to the feds because it’s not going to be pretty. What do you mean? Sonny values loyalty more than anything else, and if someone out there crossed him, he’s going to find out who it is, and he’s going to make them pay. Just stay under the radar, and take care of yourself. Hopefully, sonny will be out soon. Cody already tried to break in to see sasha once. And that just got him a restraining order, which if he violates… I’m just worried cody’s bitten off more than he can chew. He must think he has no other choice. Whatever the reason, what he’s doing is extreme. If anything bad happened to him, I’d never forgive myself. Mac, what are you thinking? I’m going to go and see him. Oh, no. You’re not. This wasn’t the deal, montague. I kept my end of the bargain. You have your money. And I appreciate it. We’re both betting on the same suit here, gladys. Stay steady. Sasha will go through her diva detox by the weekend, the tabloids will have their stories, you can retain your cash cow, and everything will be hunky-dory. Cody’s convinced that sasha didn’t mean to stab him. Right, yeah, she had a breakdown. No, she’s being drugged.

[ Sighs ] He’s looking for an explanation. I mean, this guy’s trying to find some kind of tangible thing that he can latch on to that he can save her from. So he’d rather imagine that gladys is pumping sasha so full of drugs instead of face the truth that she had a serious mental breakdown because then he can’t save her from that. Dante, I would’ve said the same thing a few weeks ago, that — that he would be doing more harm than good. That’s my point. But then cody asked me to stop for a second and just consider if he was right, how I would feel if I was in sasha’s position. And I did that. I thought about it. I thought, “what if it were me or one of my sisters stuck in ferncliff?” I would pray that — that — that there was someone out there that would come in and get me, and admit it, dante. You would be that person. Cody was willing to fight for sasha. I had to help him. Sasha, hey, hey. It’s not your fault, okay? You can’t think clearly because someone’s been drugging you. No. No, that’s what they say. They say that I’m using again, but I’m not. I wouldn’T. Not after what I went through with brando. I got clean, okay? I thought that everything was okay, but then it wasn’T. The nurses keep asking me where I got the drugs, but I didn’t want them. The doctor, he — he made me. Hey, hey, hey, hey. Don’t worry about the doctor, okay? He’s not here right now. I am, and I’m on your side. Please trust me. Will y ou please take my handso I can prove it?

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Well, hello, hello. Who is this? Good lookin’.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, you like to carry people in the pool, huh? I like to carry you in the pool, yeah. And ace. I saw you two swimming together. Yes, he’s a very good swimmer. I think he might go to the olympics one day. Because he couldn’t just do it for fun. No, if he’s going to do it, he’s going to be a champion. Of course.

[ Chuckles ] Hi. Why is your phone off? I haven’t heard from you in a minute. Um, anyway, just calling to say I love you and I miss you. I’ll see you soon? Hello there, sir. It’s good to see you.

[ Chuckling ] Same here.

[ Chuckles ] Sheets, huh? Yeah. Brook lynn is moving in. Well, partially. Well, fully. Just with less parts. Just with everything I need. Congratulations. That’s wonderful news. Let me buy you dinner to celebrate — for the two of you, I mean. Oh. No way. You pay, you stay. Alright, if you’re sure. You know what sounds yummy? Gino’S. Yes. Yes. Please sit. So, uh, what made you decide to take the next step? Well, chase was being chivalrous. Was not. I’m having a little conflict with my grandmother. Why am I not surprised?

[ Chuckles ] I actually agree with you, mom, but, unfortunately, molly’s made it perfectly clear how she feels about me and that she wants no further contact. -Kristina, don’t — -oh, that’s a lie. What? It is not. You know full well what this is really about. You’re just choosing to play the victim. Molly, that is not true, and I think I know a little bit more about being a victim. Strangely, this feels so much worse because you are intentionally cutting me out of your life. For what, molly? Because I take up too much attention, too much space, too much air? All of the above. Mom, I’m — I’m sorry. I-I can’t do this. I’ll call you later.

[ Scoffs ] She’s ridiculous. Can you believe that? I can’t believe any of this. Felicia, there’s no harm in me going to ferncliff. Mac, please leave it alone. You are the acting police commissioner. So? Cody made a public spectacle when he accused gladys of exploiting sasha. You said yourself that you almost arrested him for harassment. Cody has no proof of anything. Sasha stabbed him. Cody swears there was something else going on. Maxie was there. She was on record as a witness saying that sasha suddenly went crazy. You can’t get involved, mac. You can’t go there. Listen to me, doctor.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

[ Sighs ] Nina. Gladys, what is going on? I am waiting for word on sasha. When can we go get her? Soon. I called ferncliff. They won’t give me any information. Everything’s on track.

On track?

What does that mean? I’m going to have to call you back. No, you are not calling me back. I want information, and I want it now. I’m at kelly’S. I will wait for you here. I’ll be right over. That’s your benefactor. You better hope she doesn’t blow a fuse about your timetable. That’s your job, gladys, to make sure she doesn’T. We’ll be in touch.

[ Cellphone rings ] You have excellent timing. I was just about to call you. I need something so good it’ll make you forget you ever met someone. As soon as possible.

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Sam, I think I know you well enough to be able to say that, when you make a decision and you think it’s for the right thing, there is no stopping you. This is the right thing. Yeah, but you lied, and then you pretended that cody was sick to get him into the mental hospital. But it was our only option. “Our only option”? Who? You and cody? I mean, what am I?

[ Chuckles ] I mean, I’m — I’m — you… you’re the woman I love, the woman I share my life with. Yeah, I am. I mean, you just — you’re keeping things from me. And I know you’re going to tell me that it’s because you want to protect me. Dante, your father is in fbi custody. That’s what you should be focusing on. I didn’t want to add on to that. I know, but I never gave you a reason to keep me on the outside. Okay. Okay, maybe not. But would you really want me compromising your integrity as a cop? Cody believes a woman’s sanity is at stake, and you’re worried about my standing as police commissioner? Mac — I don’t care about the optics if cody is right. Mac, that’s not — if only someone was there to help me years ago with dominique. Mac, you misunderstand. I don’t care about any of it. I just don’t want you to ruin it for cody. Listen, I need to talk to sasha gilmore’s doctor right now. What is his name? If you won’t even tell me the doctor’s name, I promise you I will be there tomorrow with the police. You will do no such thing.

[ Scoffs ] Hello? Hello? See? I’m real. I’d probably be more convincing if I was wearing my own clothes, but, you know, they made me put on these — I don’t even know what they’re called. What are they? Like, pajamas?

[ Chuckles ] We can’t stay here, though. We have to go. Will you come with me?

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Hey, joss, I’m sorry for what I said about dex. I’m just worried about sonny, and I know we both love him. Thank you. Okay, joss, I’ll talk to you later. Okay.

[ Cellphone chimes ] You know, I would give my right arm to have my sister back. And the two of you are busy arguing over semantics. Whose — whose position is superior? Who’s more aggrieved? It breaks my heart. I am not going to micromanage this. You’re both adults. But I am begging you, think about what’s at stake. I think I know a little bit more about being a victim. Strangely, this feels so much worse.

[ Sniffles, crying ] I don’t have a law degree, and I obviously wasn’t going to ask my mother, but I’m guessing that getting someone checked into a mental facility so they can see another patient is probably frowned upon, if not highly illegal. Sam. No, dante, stop. There was no way you could be involved. I was not going to put you in a position where you either had to try and stop us or look the other way. Sam… I trust your judgment. A hell of a lot more than I trust cody’S. But for the record, I just, uh… I don’t want to be kept in the dark. Noted. And if you think this is the right thing to do, then I’m backing you 100%. Thank you. Yeah. If cody is right and sasha is in danger at ferncliff, we can’t interfere with his plan. What if cody’s in over his head? I-I know that he’s hotheaded, but he is smart, and he’s capable. Look how far he’s managed to get already. I think we need to trust that he knows what he’s doing. You’re, like, impressed with this little adventure, aren’t you? It’s like one of your old capers. Mac, what is the worst thing that could happen to cody if he gets exposed at ferncliff? What the hell, gladys?!

[ Sighs ] Nina, there is no need to threaten some overworked nurse at ferncliff with the police. Well, then you — you stop. You need to tell me what is going on right now. Now, I know the money was transferred. So what is the holdup on sasha being released? There’s — there’s no holdup.

[ Chuckles ] The doctor promised she’ll be out tomorrow. Well, why tomorrow? Why can’t it be tonight? You’re driving me crazy. Listen, I want her home, and I want her home now.

[ Indistinct conversation ] We need to go? Go — go where? Away. We have to leave ferncliff. I mean, I’ve been here for less than 36 hours, and that is more than enough. You — you’ve… you’ve been here way too long, okay? You do want to leave, don’t you? Yes. Yes, more than anything, but they said that I couldn’T. We can’t just walk out. Yep, yep, yep. That’s no problem. I’m very creative. But you’re going to have to trust me. That okay? You trust me? Alright.

[ Door opens ] Let’s see what we have here.

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 that really was a good breakfast. Nice it stayed warm enough for a table in the garden. Yeah.

[ Lock beeps ] Oh, I don’t know. Is it just me or upgrading from a room to a suite just makes it all seem more permanent? No, it’s not permanent. But it’s definitely more comfortable. We can never call it home, though. Wait. Something’s off. Diane, I need to know what is going on with sonny. I am going out of my mind. When you get this message, please, please call me back. Nina. Hi. What’s the latest with my dad? Have you heard anything? No. No. I can’t get any information. I-I’ve heard nothing. I was just leaving a message for diane. She must know something by now. Do you think she can get him out? She has to. Dante: No, I don’t need an appointment to see my brother. He’s my brother. Dante, what’s going on? Did you do it? What are you talking about? Did you turn our father in to the feds? Hi, I’m sam mccall. I have a medical proxy for a patient. His name is cody bell. I, um — I just wanted to see how he was doing. And I also got a message that I need to fill out some extra paperwork. Yes. The doctor requested some behavioral information on mr. Bell. Anything you can provide as far as his recent demeanor would be very helpful. Could you tell me how he’s doing? No, no, no. Not right. Not right. I shouldn’t be here. Shouldn’t be here. Cody, do you know why you’re here? Why? Why am I here? Yes, I know why I’m here. Because I was honest to that damn shrink at general hospital. Should have just gave him the — the standard answers to all those questions. Oh! Oh! The — what do the inkblots look like? They look like butterflies, doc! Treatment will do no good if you’re hiding your true feelings. If you want to get better, you have to be honest with your doctors and yourself.

[ Laughs ] Is this what “better” looks like, doc, huh? I can’t stand to be in my own skin. My brain — all the thoughts are just pushing against it until I can’t help it anymore! It hurts so bad! I just want it to stop! You can do this. You have to do this.

[ Door opens ] Good morning, sasha. Hi, dr. Montague. The, um, nurse said you wanted to see me. Yes. I wanted to thank you for everything that you’ve done for me. You have been so helpful with my recovery, and I am feeling so much stronger. The treatment has worked, and I’m ready to go home.

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[ Elevator bell dings ] All done. Great. Thank you. Mom?

[ Chuckles ] Mm! Mm! I’m not complaining, but what was that for? Because I love you. And because I know this is a special day — that the surrogate is having her procedure. Thanks, mom. Yeah. It’s the big day. But you didn’t have to come all the way down here just to wish me luck. Of course I did. I also came to deliver a message from kristina — don’t even say it. I-I can’t talk about kristina. Not today.

[ Stammers ] I don’t have the head space for anything negative. I know we need to get through our differences, but just let me get through today first. I wasn’t going to talk about the friction between the two of you. That’s between the two of you. I was simply going to tell you that kristina asked me to tell you that she’s thinking about you. Well — and we talked last night, and she said that she didn’t want to reach out to you because of the given situation, but that she really hopes everything goes well today. Well, thank god it was just a message from you. If she showed up here, I would have lost it. I mean, I’m already a nervous wreck, and she would have just put me over the edge. Well, probably because she’s also over the edge over her father. I know. I-I am, too. I love uncle sonny. He’s always been great to me. But on a professional level, I have mixed feelings. I get it. No, it’s a total conflict of interest. I’m the ada, so I can’t turn a blind eye to uncle sonny’s illegal activities. Let’s just say it’s complicated. Oh, I know that. So y ou haven’t heardfrom diane at all since dad was arrested? No. W-what is she doing? I mean, doesn’t she know this is making us crazy? Well, kristina, I’m sure she’s busy, trying to get your father released, but I wish she would at least give us an update. I thought she would have him out on bail by now. Well, your father was arrested for a federal crime, so I don’t even know if he qualifies for bail. But I do know this — that after 72 hours, they either have to charge sonny or they have to release him. I’m going to try diane again. I have been texting her all morning, and she can’t keep dodging me like this. My dad is her most important client. Do you know how much money he’s given her over the years? He would be — he would be furious if he found out that she were ignoring us like this. And I’m not just going to sit around and — and wait by the phone for her to call us. I mean, there’s got to be something else that we can…

[Breathes sharply] …That we can do, right? Dante, calm down. I was at the metro court when the fbi showed up. I was just as surprised as everybody else. You’re surprised that they arrested sonny or surprised that they chose to do it there? What — you think I set him up? Why the hell would I do that, especially in front of my son?

[ Stammers ] Speaking of your son, what would happen if wiley betrayed you the way you just betrayed sonny? I did not betray sonny. Oh, come on, michael. You’ve been so angry at him for so long. You’ve been dying for a chance to crush him. I had nothing to do with him being arrested! You know, the whole thing — I don’t understand your problem you have with him either, because you both handle revenge in the most ruthless of ways. I mean, when you took custody of avery, you literally snatched her from his arms. I did that to protect my sister. She was — she was a baby, and she wasn’t safe with sonny. Besides, that was years ago. Right. He was vulnerable then, the way he is now. And you’re doing the same thing again. Look, I was there! I was there when you swore that you would do anything to take him down. Yes, I did say that, but it doesn’t mean I acted on it. Look, people say things in the heat of the moment. Not you. Not you. You don’t say things in the heat of the moment. You’re too calculated for that. I’m telling you, I had nothing to — oh, just stop! Just stop! Just admit that you did it! I’m sorry, sasha. That’s just not possible. You’re not ready to be released. I am. I feel good. You need more treatment. If I let you go home now, you’ll just suffer a relapse. And we wouldn’t want that to happen, now, would we? I have a lot of money. I can pay you anything you want. Just please let me go.

[ Chuckles ] This isn’t about money. Sasha. Remember I told you I stay with my patients till the very end? Well, this is not the end for you. Not until I say so. No. No, no, no. Please don’t do this to me. Please — it’s okay, sasha. No, please. Please. I don’t — I want to go home! You’re just feeling a bit paranoid, and this will help. Please, I just want to go home! No!

[ Breathing sharply ] You don’t know what it’s like, doc! It’s like a-a speeding train just charging through my skull, just flashing by, just all these images going — it’s like I-I know what the world should look like, but I — b-but I can’t change it. And — and I’m so tired. I’m just so tired, but I can’t sleep. Because every time I close my eyes, I’m thinking about, “how — how am I supposed to win? How do I win? What — what kind of card should I play?” And then I look down at my hands and I’m like, “oh, there it is. It’s a royal flush.” You ever gotten a royal flush, doc? It’s the best hand in poker. It’s almost impossible to lose. And then I start thinking about all the jackpot. What am I going to do with all that money? And then… I’m in the penthouse, doc! I’m standing there, and I can feel the breeze, the breeze coming in from the balcony. So I step out, and I’m out on the balcony. It’s such a long way down. Oh, it’d be so easy to just let go. I’m not scared. In fact, it’s the only time I feel like I’m actually in control…

[ Breathing deeply ] …Just knowing I could end it all.

[ Breathing deeply ] What? What is it? Something’s out of place. What’s out of place? Everything looks fine to me. No. No. Remember when I brought these in? From the P.O. Box? Sure. Yeah. And I was flipping through the mail, and I left them right here. Oh, sorry. Did you — did you move them? No. Anna, obviously, the housekeepers have been here while we were at breakfast. They must have moved them. Oh, maybe. Is something missing? I don’t know. No, it’s nothing. Darling, are you all right? Yeah. Um. I don’t know, I’ve just been… ever since sonny got arrested, I’ve just been feeling kind of anxious. I’m worried about him. Because… I can’t help but wonder… wonder what? Do you think pikeman had something to do with sonny’s arrest? I want you to be honest with me. Do you think I’m moving too fast with the surrogate? Honey, that’s not a question that I can answer for you. Only you and tj can know what feels right. I-I’ve been listening to this podcast about women who struggle with infertility, and they were saying that being told you can never have a child is like a death in a way, and you need to take time to mourn the baby you never had. I never thought of anything like that. Yeah, but it makes sense. Maybe I should have taken time to mourn this loss before jumping into surrogacy. Are you having second thoughts? Not exactly. I just — I-I wanted your perspective. Honey, you have always had a very logical mind. You like things just so, in order, by the book. But there’s no book for this. And if there were, it would make things much easier. But really, this is a feeling thing. And you and tj have to know what feels right for you. I’m just — I’m not sure what that is. I know you wanted to carry this baby by yourself, and that didn’t work out, and I’m sorry. But you and tj have found a different way to have a family. And the important thing here — the only important thing — is that you’re going to be a mother. Not in the traditional way, but to hell with tradition, right?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. I got to go to the metro court. I love you.

[ Chuckles ] I love you more. Thanks, mom. You betcha.

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Kristina, I kn– I knowthat you’re frustrated, and I’m frustrated, too, but maybe diane just has her hands full right now, and she will update us as soon as she hears something. Okay. Just please tell me as soon as you hear anything. Promise? Promise. Thank you, nina. I know you care about my dad as much as I do, and you really do feel like family now. I know that it’s crazy that it took my dad’s arrest to make me realize that, but [Breathes deeply] I don’t know, people come together in crisis. Yeah. I knew when I committed to your father that it wasn’t just him — that his children were part of the package. And I — I love you. And you’ve been supportive right from the beginning, and I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Now, if we could only get michael on team nina. Oh, yeah, michael is, uh — he’s a tough one. Holds on to a grudge like it’s nobody’s business, but… hang in there. Even if you can’t get through to him, I know that willow can. Your daughter has the magic touch. Well, I would like to think so, but if willow’s illness didn’t teach him anything, I doubt that your father getting arrested will do that. Yeah. Uh, a-all right. I’m going to go, so keep in touch. Yeah. Okay. Okay. Thank you. Was I angry with sonny? Yes. Was I disappointed with him? Yes. But I never went to the feds, and I had nothing to do with him being arrested! And if you don’t believe that I wouldn’t hurt our father, believe me when I tell you I would never hurt our siblings. They — they would be devastated if sonny were sent to jail. No kidding. And not only would they miss him, they’d also be in danger, because you know how many enemies sonny has. And if sonny’s behind bars, one of them could retaliate and come — come after his family. Look, dante… when I made peace with dad, I meant it. I’m still not over what he did to mom… but we’re moving forward. This whole situation with willow helped me realize that life is fragile… and it’s not worth holding on to a grudge. And she told me that it takes more energy to hate than it does to love. Well, it’s a good thing you married a wise woman. Yeah. I’m sorry I accused you.

[ Scoffs ] It’s not like I didn’t give you reason to. I’m just glad you stopped by so we…could clear the air.

[ Chuckles ] Hi. Hope I’m not interrupting. Hey, kristina. No, no, no. You’re not — not interrupting. How are you doing? You holding up okay? I mean, I’d be a lot better when the fbi lets dad go. Yeah, we all feel that way. Want him out of there, right? When’s that going to happen? I don’t know. It’s the feds, so they can hold him for 72 hours, I guess. I’ll see what I can find out. Okay. Thanks, dante. Yeah. I gotta go. So dante accused you of what happened, huh? You’re the one who turned in dad? Oh, come on. Not you, too. I already told dante I had nothing to do with this. Oh, I believe you. Okay. Thanks. Yeah. But… you’re glad it happened, aren’t you?

[ Indistinct conversations in distance ] Well, we meet again. Hello, dr. Montague. Did not get your name last time we met. Sam mccall. Gosh, what a coincidence running into you here. Well, this is a mental health facility, so it’s not unusual to find a psychiatrist here at ferncliff. But what are you doing here? Molly: Why am I so nervous? I’m not the one getting the procedure. I mean, medically, this has nothing to do with me.

[ Sighs ] Hey, molly. This has everything to do with you — with us. Our surrogate is getting iui today and could become pregnant with our child. It’s — it’s totally normal to be on edge. Okay?

[ Breathes deeply ] Yeah, you’re right. There’s nothing to worry about. Hey, guys. Hey. I’m ready.

[ Breathes sharply ] Do I think pikeman was involved with sonny’s arrest? No. First of all, they are purely motivated by profit and I can’t see any financial gain to be made by arresting sonny corinthos. Yeah. Maybe he’s worth more to them behind bars. Second of all, they were desperate for an introduction to sonny. It just doesn’t make any sense for it to be a setup. Pikeman is such a huge contractor. We can’t possibly know all of their motives. Okay, let’s say that they were involved. Sonny has a long history of evading law enforcement, including when you were police commissioner. Yeah. I know. You don’t have to remind me of that. I’m just saying that he’s very good at escaping consequences for his actions, and I don’t think that this is going to be any different. Right. No, you’re right. Can I ask you a favor, though? You can always ask me a favor. You still have that contact over at pikeman? Yeah. Oh, good. Could you ask him or her if they know anything about sonny’s arrest? I could make a phone call. Good. See if I can do anything for you. This is valentin cassadine. Uh, I need your help with something. How are you feeling?

[ Breathes deeply ] I didn’t think I’d be so nervous. Oh, so it’s not just us.

[ Laughs ] No. I’ve been a wreck all morning. I’ve been trying to tell molly it’s a simple procedure, nothing to worry about. I know you have a lot riding on this. I’ve been following doctor’s orders and monitoring my cycle closely and taking those at-home ovulation tests, which is how I knew that my lh hormone was surging, which means I’m ovulating. God, it sounds like I’m talking about a science project instead of my own body.

[ Chuckles ] It’s just — it’s a lot to keep track of. A-are you sure you want to go through with this? Yes, definitely. I’m — I’m committed to this. I know I’m making the right choice for my family and for yours. Andrea gates? Yes. We’re ready for you. Okay. [ Breathes sharply ] Wish me luck. -Good luck. -Good luck.

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[ Door closes ] Good morning, nina. The phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop because people want to know when we’re going to open, so I was just wondering… it’s — it’s fine. You can open. Okay. Nina. Hey, alexis. Uh, I’m sorry that we’re a little late opening. I’ll get you a waitress. I’m not here to eat. I’m here to discuss sonny. Yeah, we don’t have any updates, and I’m desperate to talk to diane. I have not been able to get ahold of her either, but she will handle it. What I am more concerned about is our daughter and the rest of his family. What do you mean? If sonny ends up serving time, that is a real problem for the people that are close to him because that makes them fair game to his enemies, and your fiancé has a lot of them. Well, you don’t think that they’re just gonna — what I think is that if sonny is off the streets, he’s not looking out for his family. But, alexis, there are a ton of guards. They’re not just going to leave because sonny’s in prison. What makes you think that his security is going to be as loyal to his family as they are to sonny? There’s no guarantee that they’re going to lay down their lives for anyone but him. This is frightening. It is. And I’m here to make you aware that if he ends up in prison, you are vulnerable, and so are his children. Okay. Could you just make sure the chef knows that I signed off on all the changes to the menu? Okay. I got it. Okay. Thank you so much, trish. Thanks. Hey, ma. Hey. How are you doing? Ooh. Any news on your dad? Uh, no, no, of course not. It’s the feds. He’s still in custody. That’s all I know. And I haven’t heard anything from diane. Okay. But I’ll let you know when I do. But, uh, you seen cody around? No. And I don’t expect to. You don’t? Why not? He took the week off. I don’t know why I listened to her. I shouldn’t have listened to her. [ Chuckles ] Who, cody? My friend. Well, you know, she said she’s my friend, but [Laughs] I mean, she’s the one who talked me into staying here, so obviously, I can’t trust her anymore. But that’s how women are, isn’t it, doc? They say they want what’s best for you, but really, they just want to control you. Just like my mother! And the government. Big mother. Big brother. Big mother. Big brother. You know — want to know who’s really in charge of this ai crap, doc? It’s them. It’s just another way to get inside our brains. You’re probably working for them, huh, doc? Huh? Did they tell you to take an eye and look at me? Huh? Who are you talking about, cody? I told you, it’s the government, doc! But I’m never going to work for them.

[ Chuckling ] No. No, no, no, no, no. I’m not going to wear a suit, a tie. A tie? That’s just a dog collar. That’s another way to control you and choke you out — just to choke you out.

[ Grunting ]

[ Crying ] And I’m so tired, doc. I’m so tired.

[ Sobbing ] And I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to be here! Let me go! Let me out! I actually have a — a friend here who’s going through a really tough time, and he agreed to be admitted. Mm. I’m his medical proxy, so they called me to fill out some additional paperwork on his behavioral history, and it seems endless — that’s for sure. Yeah. I don’t — I don’t mean to pry, but is this patient your boyfriend? Oh, no. No, no. We’re — we’re just friends. Mm. I can’t imagine if my partner was the one who had to be committed. It does have negative connotations. No, I don’t —

[ Sighs ] How do I say it? I-I’m not — I wouldn’t be embarrassed or anything. I just — I think it would be hard to deal with — be really difficult to go through. Well, unfortunately, most of the patients here are in crisis. But I’m dedicated to them, and I always make sure they get exactly what they need. Admit it — part of you is glad that dad got arrested. Right? You think he finally got what he deserved, don’t you?

[ Scoffs ] First dante, now you. What — is avery going to come in here and accuse me next? Just answer the question, michael. Did dad [Sighs] Deserve to be arrested? Probably. I don’t have all the facts, but something we both know is that dad is a criminal, right? He chose this life, so he has to deal with the consequences. I mean, come on, he’s broken the law dozens of times. So, yes, he does deserve to be prosecuted. But am I happy about it? No. That scene at the metro court was a nightmare. I know. It was awful. Seeing those agents slap cuffs on dad was…scary as hell. I thought you were going to tear those agents apart. And wiley, I mean —

[Sighs] I mean, poor wiley had no idea what was going on. He was — he was confused and frightened. Michael, can dad beat these charges? I wish I knew. Valentin: Right on time. Let’s get this over with.

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I forgot to tell you — my mom stopped by earlier to wish us luck. Aww, that was nice of her. She brought up kristina. I hope that didn’t upset you. No, it — it wasn’t about what’s going on with us. Kristina is worried about uncle sonny. Yeah, his arrest has been… all over the news. Mom said it hit krissy pretty hard. I wanted to reach out to her and let her know that I’m thinking about her, but [Sighs] I just can’T. I’m still mad at her over the whole surrogate thing. And… I know that she was only trying to help us, I know that, but she doesn’t know when to back off. Exactly. I don’t have the energy for it. I-I know we’ll work things out eventually — we always do — but we have so much going on now with the surrogate. And… I need to focus on us and nothing else. We are going to get through this… …together. Together. Cody took the week off? Why? Uh, why don’t you ask your girlfriend? Why would I ask sam? Because she’s the one who told me cody took the week off. Really? Mm-hmm.

[ Breathes sharply ] Cool. Okay, um, I gotta go, ma. I’ll see you later. Okay. See you. This should help you sleep. You need to get some rest, cody. That should clear your head a bit, and then we can talk tomorrow. How does that sound?

[ Sighs ] Yeah. Sleep. I can see the stars that way.

[ Grunts softly ] This is good.

[ Door closes ]

[ Door opens ] Hi, sasha. Sasha? Sasha. Are you okay? Sasha, it’s janice. I’m your nurse. Do you remember me? Oh, sasha. You seem to be getting worse. I’ll have to talk to dr. Montague. Valentin: You know what to do. Let me know when you hear back. This is important.

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Yo, man, it’s dante. Where are you at? I’m trying to track you down. Call me back. Mac. Mac, hey, it’s dante. Have you seen or heard from cody at all? Yeah. I don’t know. I can’t — I don’t know where he is. Yeah. Yeah, maybe you’re right. Maybe he’s out doing horse stuff. All right. Thanks. I just saw dante. Please tell me he has an update on sonny. I wish I could. Unfortunately, the mob aren’t the only ones who swear by omerta. “Code of silence.” Fbi — pretty tight-lipped, too. Well, that doesn’t surprise me. They never give details, especially when someone is as high-profile as sonny. So what does that mean for him? Well, I can’t say for sure, but in my experience in dealing with feds, they wouldn’t make a move this drastic if they didn’t have some serious evidence against sonny. Look, the fbi said that they were… arresting dad for violations of the national security act. Those are significant charges, krissy, and I doubt they would file them unless they had credible evidence. Michael, those charges make no sense.

[ Stammers ] What could dad possibly have to do with that? You’re being naive — no, I’m not. I am not being naive, michael. I know dad has a lot of illegal business dealings, okay, but — but he’s not a threat to the country. He didn’t commit treason! They are — the fbi is treating him like — like he’s some insurgent trying to take down the government. They wouldn’t arrest him without cause. We just don’t have all the facts yet. You want a fact? I will give you a fact. These charges are insane. They arrested dad for something he had no part of.

[ Lock beeps ]

[ Breathes sharply ]

[ Lock beeps ] Darling? You here? Anna: Hi. Hold on. Just give me one minute. Sorry. Oh. Hi. Oh, I didn’t hear you come in. Sorry. I just had a hot shower. How did it go? Did you meet the man from pikeman? We didn’t have a lot of time. Yeah? He was flying out of town, but we met at a café by the airport. Okay. What did he say? He gave me some information. Did you just say you had a hot shower?

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yeah. [ Laughs ]

[ Telephone rings in distance ] Well? It’s all done. Oh, that was fast. It’s actually a very quick procedure. Well, what did the doctors say? Just that we have to wait and see. Said we’ll know in about two weeks. So I’m going to go home, put my feet up, and relax. Can we give you a ride home? Oh, no. I have my car. Thanks. Okay. I-I hope you know how much this means to us. I’m a mother, so, yes, I do.

[ Breathes deeply ] Take care. You, too. I don’t want to get my hopes up, but… I have a good feeling about this. You know what I always say — trust your feelings. …Feelings.

[ Both chuckle ] You both sound so matter-of-fact about this, but sonny could be in serious trouble. Aren’t you worried about him? Of course I’m worried. But — but growing up the way I did, nina, this lifestyle just comes with the territory in bensonhurst. So I should just accept it? No, no, no, no. That’s not what I’m saying. But the point is, if you’re going to be with sonny, you don’t have much of a choice. You both share children with him, even though you knew what you were getting into. This can’t be easy to deal with. This isn’t easy to deal with. It never has been. But what I won’t do is approve of it. I never have, and I never will. Having said that, sonny has a way of getting out of these things, and I hope to god he’s able to beat this rap, too. For the sake of my child and for the sake of all of his kids. Excuse me. This just isn’t right. There was a reason why dad never talked about the business in front of his kids. He didn’t want us involved, and there was no reason for us to have any information about his dealings. It was best for everyone if we were kept in the dark. Come on, michael. Now you’re the one being naive. Yeah, dad tried to shield us from his “coffee business,” but you had to have known by the time you were, what, 10, that dad’s not a normal dad? I mean, did you think it was normal that our dad carried a gun and that we had armed guards? Okay. At some point, we all realized that dad didn’t have a normal job and didn’t share any of those details with us. We have no idea what dad did or didn’t do. Honestly, I’m just worried it’s revenge. For years, the fbi has been trying to get dad legitimately, and they never have been able to. So now, what if they — they set him up? What if they planted evidence to make the charges stick? Okay, but one thing I do know is that dad would not want you getting caught up in this mess. And I know it’s hard, but you just need to focus on your youth center, right, and — and living your life. Oh, that’s so nice. Thank you. That’s great advice from my big brother to make me feel better. Come on, michael. I’m going to worry about dad. Just…be straight with me. Do you — do you think that he’s going to get cleared at the arraignment? I’m afraid not. I’m sorry. Did you say you had a hot shower? Yes, I had a shower. Why? Well, this is odd. The woman at the front desk literally just told me that they’re having problems with the hot water heater on this floor and they’re sending a maintenance crew up to look at it. Temperature seemed fine to me. So, back to your meeting. What happened with your contact from pikeman? He confirmed that pikeman had nothing to do with sonny’s arrest. But you met at a café, right? We did. I’m just wondering that maybe, if he did have information, he didn’t want to say it in public, because you never know who’s listening to you. Anna, if he had something to tell me, then he would have arranged it someplace private. But he had nothing for me, so… okay. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] I was really hoping to find some information out. But, anyway, thank you so much for doing that. I really appreciate it. You made such good time getting back from the airport. Because traffic’s usually heavy at this hour. Didn’t take me long at all. Huh. Gonna go get dressed. Hey. Hey. Uh, didn’t you get my message? Yeah, I did. I’m sorry. I didn’t have a chance to call you back. What did you want to talk to me about? W– well, I was talking to my mom, and she said that cody was taking off a few days, and — and I was surprised to hear that. But then she said she heard that from you, which I was even more surprised to hear. I did tell your mom that. Okay. So, you want to tell me where — where cody is? Sasha. Sasha! I’m going to talk to dr. Montague again. We discussed having you transferred to a different facility because your treatment here just doesn’t seem to be working. Sasha. What have they done to you?

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Come on, corinthos. We’ve been sitting here all night.It doesn’t have to be this way if you’d just cooperate with us. All you have to do is answer a few questions. Let’s try this again. How about we start with simple “yes” or “no” questions? Do you think you could manage to do that? Have you ever done business with pikeman security group? Yes or no?

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Door opens ] Michael. Hey. What are you doing here? Is everything okay? Uh, mom, there’s something I have to tell you, and it’s not good news. Oh. Is willow okay? You know, willow’s fine, and the kids are fine. It’s just, um… look, I had dinner last night at the metro court with willow and wiley. And the fbi showed up and arrested dad. I know. Lucy, I’m gonna need you to calm down. How am I supposed to calm down when I feel like deception is slipping through our fingertips? I know you want to fight tracy’s lawsuit against deception, claiming that the deceptor was her idea, but…I think we should consider settling. What?! Don’t even say that! I have put my blood, sweat, and tears into this company. I am never — do you hear me? I am never gonna give 75% of my beloved deception to tracy quartermaine. Are you really thinking this through clearly? What do you think I’m thinking? I’m thinking about it all the time, night and day. I can’t stop! Okay, okay! Then you know 25% of a viable company is a whole lot more than 100% of nothing. I’m sorry. We’re closed. Aw. You’re always open for me. What the hell are you doing here? Do people really buy this junk? ‘Cause I swear I could do that in my sleep. Really? So, you’re a thug and an artist, too, huh? Somebody wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? I got to tell you, if it was me in that bed with you, I’d make damn sure that you woke up on the right side with a smile on your face every morning. Nikolas? Cassadine, you here?

[ Door opens ]

[ Breathing heavily ] Where you been? I went on a morning jog. A morning jog? For months you’ve been recovering from a traumatic head injury. You really — you think that’s a good idea? I feel pretty good. And my strength is almost back to normal. Right. And when it is, what are you gonna do? We need to talk. I got nothing to say to you, cyrus. I need to warn you. I know. You’ve told me already. Hell, damnation for eternity. I get it. I know! I’m talking about sonny corinthos. What about sonny? You’re no longer under his protection. What are — what are you talking about? Sonny can’t even protect himself. As of last night, he’s in federal custody.

[ Door opens ] Hey. Hey. You’re home.

[ Keys jingle ] Finally. I have missed you. I was really worried about you. Mm. Can I get you anything? A cup of coffee? Mnh-mnh. No? Just this. Okay.

[ Smooches ] Did you get any details on your father’s arrest? No. Not a thing. And I was at the fbi office all night. They’re being pretty tight-lipped, and they don’t want to tell the pcpd anything about that case. Why not? I don’t know. ‘Cause they can. Sam, this might be, like, the end of my father. No. Don’t say that, dante. I have seen sonny in tighter spots. And he always manages to beat the charges. Yeah. Yeah, but this time he doesn’t have a jason.

[ Footsteps approaching ] I want a full report of the evidence seized on the pier last night. On it. Agent wallace: Surely a man in your line of work has heard of pikeman. They’re a global contractor, furnishing arms and security equipment, among other things. Come on, corinthos. You’re an importer. If pikeman approached you to transfer arms to a third party, that would be a very lucrative payday for you. I’m a coffee importer. I’m not gonna say anything unless my attorney’s present.

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So, that’s it? One little hearing doesn’t go our way and you just want to cave? I don’t like this any more than you do. Okay! Then why don’t you want to fight? I want to fight. I want to fight this. But it sounds like you just want to throw in the towel and give up everything, our whole lifetime of work. Lucy, first and foremost, I’m a mom…

[ Sighs ] …A single mom of three kids. And I just decided to move out of my two-bedroom apartment and into a house that is a lot more expensive. My financial future is tied to deception. I have to be practical. Okay. Okay, I get it. But I — I just think you’re jumping the gun, maybe. I need gummies. I didn’t bring my gummies today. Just when I needed them. Lucy…

[ Exhales heavily ] …We are up against tracy quartermaine. She is not some inexperienced grifter looking for a quick payday. Don’t I know that? Okay, good. Then you know how ruthless she is, that she’ll do anything to win. I’m not entirely sure I want to play that game. We already know she used brook lynn, her own granddaughter, as a corporate spy. Okay, I’ll give you that. You’re right. She’s greedy. She’s vindictive. But somehow I just don’t think that’s all there is to it. I think maybe, just maybe, she is deliberately trying to get back at me. Get back at you for what? You know, I really don’t see what you see in my cousin. Why are messing with him? Well, you don’t know what you’re missing with me. What I’m missing is my ex-husband’s corpse. You should have delivered it to me by now. Well, let me just run out to my car and get it.

[ Chuckles ] That’s just hilarious. Where is it? Look, the when and where of how we move nikolas’ body has got be worked out with the boss. Well, you’ve been working this out with the boss for weeks now, right? I mean, I don’t want to get caught moving it. Then I’d have to explain to the cops it was you that did him in. Whatever arrangements you have to make, make them. I did what you asked me to do. Now it’s time for you to honor the deal. You saved my life. That blow to my head put me in a coma, and I doubt I would have survived more than a day or two, much less had a full recovery, if it wasn’t for you. So, for that, I want to thank you. I do appreciate it. Sure. Happy to help. Look, I — I just want to clarify something. What’s there to clarify? It’s important. I just want —

[ Sighs ] You know ava never intended to kill you, right? It was just — it was an accident. Accident or not, I almost died. Right. Yeah. I understand that. Your condition was grave, and your recovery has been remarkable. You — remarkable. It’s just that now it’s time for ava to know about it. How did you — how did you hear about sonny? You know how it is in here. Word travels fast. I overheard some inmates say that sonny was pulled in by the feds and a shipment he was moving was confiscated. That does not sound like sonny. He’s too smart to get caught. Well, when it comes to the feds, they don’t mess around. Word is sonny is in violation of the national security act. You’re ex-military. You’re a smart guy. Put two and two together. Those are some serious charges. Don’t you agree? I mean, with jason gone, it did leave a giant hole in sonny’s organization, but he still has gabe, frank, dex, brick, I mean, a lot of other loyal people surrounding him. Not to mention diane, who will help him fight this. Yeah. But they didn’t come after him on rico charges or racketeering. It’s violations of the nsa. I mean, it’s pretty serious. If he gets convicted, he’s in jail for the rest of his life. I mean, this is the feds. They’re not — they’re not messing around. I know, but something just doesn’t feel right about this. Sonny is way too careful. He would never let something like this happen. How do you think it happened? Uh, someone snitched on him and went on the record. I mean, whoever it is, they gave the fbi what they needed to be able to haul him in finally. Okay. And who would do that?

[ Chuckles ] My dad’s made so many enemies over the years, who could tell? Or maybe it’s some low-level worker who saw something that they shouldn’t have seen. No, I don’t — I don’t think so. Sonny is way too loyal to his people. They would never turn on him like that. My gut is telling me that it’s one of his enemies from outside of his organization. Maybe. But who? How’d you hear about dad? What, did diane call you? No. I was at kelly’s last night and a regular from the docks came in and he saw the feds down there. And he heard the name corinthos. So I called sonny, but he didn’t pick up, and I wasn’t gonna leave that on a voicemail, so I called dex. Did he answer? Yes. Yes. And I told him to get the hell out of there. I don’t know if he got picked up or if he managed to escape, but I haven’t heard from him since. Have you? No, I haven’t either. Oh, michael. This isn’t good. Obviously, dex didn’t have enough time to warn me because I had no idea what was happening until I saw the feds walk off the elevator at the metro court. Okay. I need the truth. And I don’t want a cover story. Michael, if you changed your mind and you turned your father in to the feds, you need to tell me the truth right now.

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good grief. Really? Who knows what tracy will take offense to? I really believe that woman is just in a perpetual state of unhappiness. You know, you can ask her family and they’ll tell you that woman is nothing but a big old sourpuss. And she is trying to inflict her nasty unhappiness on me and my friends and my associates. Okay, her motives don’t matter at this point. Her evidence does. Right, but I still think she might have something else up her sleeve. Let’s look at what we do know. Tracy is alleging that the concept and the design for the deceptor were her idea and that we stole them. But we know she’s a big, fat liar. We also know that tracy had brook lynn give her the proprietary information on how we developed the deceptor. Which has to be ’cause that is the only way tracy would be able to get her grubby little hands on my idea. But we don’t know what evidence tracy actually has to prove that the design of the deceptor was her idea and not yours and that she created it first. Well, I understand why you would suspect me of turning sonny over to the feds. I mean, willow did, too.

[ Sighs ] And wiley — wiley saw his grandfather being arrested by those agents, and he was really upset about it. Wiley shouldn’t have to see sonny arrested. Is he okay? Yeah, he is now. After we got him home and we tucked him into bed, we told him that his grandfather was gonna be okay. What did willow say to you? She asked me straight out if I was responsible for sonny’s arrest. And what did you tell her? The truth. I made the decision not to use the pikeman footage, and, in doing so, I let go of the whole idea of getting revenge against my father. You — you and willow made me realize that, by going after sonny, I’d be causing too much damage, especially to my siblings. You swear to me you had nothing to do with this? Yes. I swear. When I gave you the footage, that was the end of it. I smashed that flash drive right here in this kitchen, in front of josslyn. But are we sure we had the only copy? Dante, regardless of who could have turned him in, are you sure about the nsa charges? No. I mean, it’s all rumors right now. Like I said before, the feds are being completely tight-lipped about the whole thing. They don’t want to — they don’t want to involve the pcpd ’cause they’re worried sonny might have informants in the department. Well, you don’t think anyone suspects that you would warn sonny if you knew about it, do you? I don’t know. I mean, I got to admit, I don’t know… I’m glad I don’t have to answer that question. I don’t know what I would do with that information if I had it, but…I didn’T. I found out from my mother when she called me. Okay. Do you think diane can get him out of this? I don’t know. I honestly don’t know. The way this is going down, the feds are acting like they’re so confident in their case and they have all the evidence to back it up. Agent wallace: I have your file right here. You’ve been the target of multiple federal investigations. You know how this works, sonny. The only thing we want more than a lifetime conviction against you is evidence against who you’re working with. You want to tell me who that is? Seriously? Seriously?! The fbi doesn’t know that you don’t question anyone without counsel present? My client’s not gonna answer any more of your questions. He hasn’t answered any questions to begin with. Oh. The only thing he told us is that he imports coffee. Oh, not just coffee. The best coffee. I advise you to try it sometime. And you’re done with my client. Oh, I don’t think so. We can and will hold mr. Corinthos for 72 hours until his arraignment. He won’t make bail on an nsa violation. Maybe you should explain to your client the benefits of cooperating. Sorry I couldn’t get anything out of him. He’s good. We knew going into this thing that the guy was a pro. Well, it’s a damn good thing we have the evidence to back this up. Sonny corinthos isn’t getting away this time.

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How tracy could have proof that she came up with the idea of the deceptor because it was mine. It was all mine. I came up with it. I’m — I mean, I did have encouragement from martin. But you know what? It wasn’t like all of a sudden it just came out, “okay, you go ahead and come up with “this revolutionary beauty wand that makes us all look younger.” That doesn’t mean tracy didn’t have the same idea. What?! No — oh, pooh. There’s no way she came up with the same idea that I had. Well, what about all those gazillionaires who are creating rockets that are going into space at the same time? It could just be out there in the ether? No, no. Okay. I will give you this. If one of our competitors, an actual cosmetic competitor, like erica kane with enchantment, came up with the idea, okay, maybe I would buy it. But no way did tracy come up with it. There’s not any way. I just — I think this is personal. She’s obviously got something because we’re standing here having this conversation. Okay. But since when did tracy ever care or know about anything beauty? Keep your shirt on. You’ll get your husband’s body all in good time. So you’ve been saying. Where is it?

[ Chuckles ] Look, I’ll figure out how to move it, and I’ll let you know. When? Soon. That —

[ Chuckles ] That’s not good enough. I want to know when. No more vague answers. We’ll be in touch. I promise. Yeah, this has been like a hell for ava. Believing that you were dead? It’s like living the torments of the damned. I’m sure. But I didn’t realize you and my ex-wife were so close. I mean, we’re…not. We’re not, really. I mean — well, then how do you know she was so tortured by my apparent death? We kind of went through this ordeal at spoon island ’cause we were there, you know, when heather webber and ryan chamberlain — they went on, like, this rampage. You know, heather — she stabbed me with, like, this big fishing hook. Like, “kcsh!” Like just — really? Yeah, it was really — it was super painful. What were you doing on the island to begin with? Oh, I just…stopped by. Stopped by? No one just drops by spoon island. You must have had a reason to go there. So, we meet again. Listen, cyrus, I appreciate the warning about sonny’s arrest. I really do. And I hope sonny finds a way to beat the charges like he’s done so many times in the past. But right now, all I want to do is I just want to find a book. Oh, before you do. I have something for you. Thank you for warning me last night. Where have you been? I’ve been laying low. I didn’t want to go home, so I spent the night in the q’s boathouse. Well, you should have called michael or me. We were worried. Dex, how did the feds get a copy of the pikeman footage? I mean, did you keep a backup? No, of course I didn’t keep a backup, okay? I downloaded the footage onto an encrypted flash drive that I gave to you. What about the original footage? I deleted it. Okay. Did you always keep the flash drive with you? Is there a chance that it could have been copied? That was your ticket out. It’s pretty useless now. This is the footage of sonny at the pikeman deal? Mm-hmm. Michael gave it to my mom. She could have traded this footage to the feds in exchange for them dropping the charges against her and drew. You risked your life to get that footage, and she destroyed it because protecting sonny was more important to her. I just wish that my mom hadn’t destroyed the flash drive. That was her decision to make, and there’s nothing we can do about it now. Right, but that was our one chance to turn sonny in to the feds, and we blew it. What are you all doing here?

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When the news broke that ryan and heather had escaped from spring ridge with esme, the rumors were swirling that esme was the hook killer, and ava was her first victim. So I went to check on her — ava — and it’s good that I did because, you know, they were all there. And you were hooked by heather trying to protect ava. Yes. We have that in common. We both almost died on spoon island. You may have very well saved ava’s life. Okay. Look…ava’s a — a really good person.

[ Chuckles ] I’m not sure everyone would agree with that statement. No. Come on. I mean, she’s made her mistakes, right? But who hasn’t? And…it’s really difficult for her right now. She — she blames herself for something that clearly isn’t true. So it’s time for you to go back to town, and it’s time for you to tell her that you’re alive. I made this in the prison shop. I’d like you to have it. It’s the least I could do after saving my life. Do you play? I know the game. I haven’t played in a while. I originally made it for myself. I was hoping to interest other inmates in playing, with very limited success. But now I’d like you to have it — for your own use, of course, but also in the hope that you would agree to play me. Chess is an excellent way to see how the opposing player’s mind works, things like, “are they impulsive or methodical? How far ahead can they think?” And best of all, you don’t have to like someone to play chess with them. And you may learn something worth knowing. What do you think sonny did to get the nsa to go after him? Oh, well, that’s hard to pinpoint because his organization is so complex. Do you think this could all be tied into the metro court shooting? I don’t know how it could be. But we can’t dismiss it, right? All I know is, if sonny goes down, it destabilizes port charles and leaves a gaping hole in my family. Yes, a lot of people would be hurt and suffer if your father went to prison. Yeah. Especially my family. I have been in these clothes for far too long. I’m gonna go have a shower. Okay. Go shower. Are you sure you don’t want a cup of coffee or breakfast, anything? Yeah. You know what? Coffee sounds good. Yeah? Okay. Yeah. I’ll brew you a pot. Go shower. Thanks. Mm-hmm.

[ Line ringing ] Ferncliff hospital. How may I help you? Hi. This is, uh, sam mccall. I have medical proxy over cody bell. I was just calling to see how he was doing today. Nurse:

Hi, ms. Mccall. Cody has been on a 24-hour watch since he was admitted. He hasn’t been left alone. He’s in good hands.

Try not to worry. Okay. Thank you so much. Um, I’ll call back later and — and see if I can get an update then. Bye. Damn it, cody.

[ Sighs ] You got to tone it down. You’re not gonna be able to get to sasha if they keep watching you. I have been worried all night about you. Why didn’t you return my calls or my texts? I know. I’m sorry. I went to that concert, remember? And then — and then I went out with some friends. You didn’t come home all night long. I know. I’m sorry. I stayed the night with lori. I came home as soon as I saw the texts and the calls. Josslyn, we talked about this. When I was hauled down to the pcpd, I told you you have to keep your phone on at all times in case I need you. Okay. Yeah. I promise it won’t happen again. But what the hell’s going on?

[ Sighs ] Okay, look, the fbi busted sonny last night for violations of nsa. Really? Why? Someone turned sonny in. Was it you?

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I just know that tracy is doing all of this out of pure and total spite for me. It’s because I finally — I finally made deception such a huge success.

[ Breathes deeply ] First of all, excuse me? I’m pretty sure i had something to do with that success. Of course you did. Come on. That goes without saying. And sasha, too. You know, thinking about this, if sasha hadn’t had that unfortunate meltdown, we probably wouldn’t be in this situation. But now we have the deceptor. It’s our only moneymaker, and we need it. And now it’s tied up in court because of tracy for six months. And financially, maybe we could hold on, but only if we both agree that we’re gonna win this. I can’t go back…yet. Why not? I can’t go into details, but I’m in a volatile situation. Ohh, right? Sure, you are, because you knocked up your son’s girlfriend. Oh, and then you kept her prisoner in a tower at wyndemere. And I don’t know if anyone’s told you, so I’ll bring you up to speed. Elizabeth baldwin, your co-conspirator in all this — she made a spirited statement to the police department. That doesn’t surprise me. Elizabeth always ends up doing the right thing. Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. I — okay, so — back to the original question. Why are you staying away from port charles? What is it? Are you afraid you’re gonna get arrested? Where was sonny arrested? At the metro court. I was there with willow and wiley when the feds showed up and arrested sonny for violations of the nsa. Now, do you know what that means? I-I think so. It’s really serious. Yes, very serious. And it could only mean that the feds had a copy of the pikeman footage. Now, do you have any idea how they could have gotten a hold of that?

[ Scoffs ] Not from me, michael. Okay, look, you were pretty determined to take him down even after I decided to back off. Yeah, I would have turned him in in an instant, but dex didn’t keep a copy of the footage, and he gave the only copy to you. Yes, and I gave it to mom. Yeah, and she destroyed it in this kitchen as I watched, so — alright, then what? What happened to the flash drive after it was destroyed? I took it.

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After our little day in court,I did some research. I.P. Theft cases are really hard to win, but if you can prove it, they’re very lucrative. Yeah, well [Chuckles] That viper tracy thinks that she can. And if she can’t, she’ll just drag this out in court for as long as it takes. Yeah. Which makes deception just suffer. Tracy will risk destroying our company if she thinks she’s not going to beat us, which is why we can’t risk holding on if we’re just gonna lose in the end. Okay, stop. Am I correct in saying that you want to wave the white flag and just surrender everything to tracy? I know we both hate the idea of giving in to tracy, but… yes. Yes, okay? I think we should take her deal. No, no, no! I am not ready to do that. Lucy, financially speaking, we don’t have any time. I realize that. I realize that. I also realize this is not gonna be some walk in the park for us, but please give me time. I just know that I’ve got to figure out what proof tracy has that she had the idea of deceptor, and I know for a fact there is no way she can prove that she thought of the deceptor first. And how exactly are you gonna do that? Oh, no. No. I know that look. I’ll think of something. I promise you I will think of something. There are a number of issues that need to be worked out before I return to the land of the living. Yeah, no, I think I just mentioned two of the big ones. Austin, I’m eager to get back home. I really am. Cool. This decade? I can’t wait to see spencer, my mother, and my new son, ace. And I need to set things right with ava. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to get out of these running clothes and take a shower. Sure.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hey. Hello? E-everything alright? No. No, actually, everything is not alright. What the hell’s going on? What does that mean? I got to work this morning, and your creepy cousin was in my gallery. Not to buy art? No, no, he was most definitely not here to buy art. Well, then what did he want? Well, that’s the thing. Aside from just being a creeper, I have no idea. It’s like he was checking up on me. Yeah, he’s remarkably good at that. Well, I asked him again when I can expect to have nikolas’s body and he was vague again. He deflected, saying that he still had to work things out with the boss.

[ Breathes deeply ] Dex, what did you do with the flash drive? I intended to burn it. What do you mean, “intended”? Well, I should have burnt it. But I got derailed by work, so I ended up throwing it away in a public trash can. Oh, my god. What the hell were you thinking?! I looked at the fragments of the flash drive. It was totally destroyed. Yeah, you did smash it pretty hard. I don’t see how anyone could have gotten anything off of it. We’re not talking about anyone. We’re talking about the federal government. Dex, if you were being followed, someone could have seen you throw it into the trash can and the feds could have retrieved it. That’s right, and they have the technology and the resources to pull footage off of a damaged flash drive. And that footage could be all the feds need to slap those nsa charges on sonny. Okay, okay, we’re getting way too ahead of ourselves, alright? We don’t even know for sure if they have it. That flash drive would explain how the feds had enough evidence to arrest sonny and probably convict him. Our actions could keep sonny in prison for the rest of his life. Hey! Perfect timing. Hey. Look what I got. Oh, wow. Thank you. One coffee for you. Thanks.

[ Sighs ] Kind of always knew this day was coming. I hoped it wouldn’t, but, you know, knew it was coming. I guess the bright side is I wasn’t the one who had to bust my father. Oh, come on. That would be a heavy guilt for you to carry on your shoulders. Yeah. Being a cop is complicated. I guess, sam, I’m — I’m kind of conflicted here. I mean, I know the difference between right and wrong, but the difference can be inches or it can be miles, you know? Yeah. I mean, I’ve arrested bad people who were guilty who I knew would never see the inside of a jail cell. And conversely, I’ve arrested people who made terrible mistakes who ended up paying for it for the rest of their lives. You know, when I found out sonny was my father, I was like, you know, our moral codes couldn’t be more vastly different. But I got to know him and see the good in him and even to understand why he did some of the things that he did. And I’m thinking now, maybe we’re inches apart, not miles apart, you know? And on top of that, he is my father. So, what am I gonna do, right? You’re gonna be there for him. Yeah. We will all be there for him. Yeah. And I got to admit, part of me is hoping he beats the charges one more time. You know, sonny, I’m still seriously considering playing softball for the corinthos coffee team. But I hear carly has become one hell of a pitcher for kelly’S. That’s true. I’m not surprised. She’s wild. She might give you some competition this year. Of course, the team to beat is always general hospital. You know that elizabeth baldwin? She’s so nice and sweet when she takes care of patients in the hospital, but she’s brutal on the field. That’s why we need you — ’cause we could use a shortstop, center fielder. Okay. Okay. I’ll play center field. That way, at some point, I will be pitted against alexis and her invader team, which I both love and miss — a good alexis-diane matchup. Oh. Agent wallace, thanks for joining us. Oh. Hello. My client’s still not gonna answer any of your questions, unless you want to talk softball. Well, if mr. Corinthos isn’t going to cooperate, there’s no need to waste yours or our valuable time. Good. Sonny can return to his holding cell for 72 hours until his court arraignment. Cuffs? Are cuffs really necessary?

[ Handcuffs clinking ] Sorry, I’m sorry, but he is, um — he is correct. This case is going to be heard in the federal court of the northern district of new york. And these are federal nsa charges. I will not be able to get bail posted. Agent wallace, here’s the report you asked for on the raid on pier 55. Let’s see those photos. Jackpot.

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No, no, that’s good. That’s, uh, excellent news. Yeah, we’ll be in touch. Cyrus: It is not often that we get to appreciate and live in the humility of the lord, but on days when our salvation is imminent, our faith calls us to give thanks in an especially joyful way. Hear me when I tell you something good is coming! Yes. And we who have waited with faith and patience and humility are privileged to bear witness. Rejoice, my brothers! Rejoice! Amen! Amen. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I know I’m cutting it close. That concert starts soon. Oh, don’t worry about it. I guess you didn’t see my text. I’m not going. You’re not joking, chase, are you? No. I’m 100% serious. You want me to move in with you? Yes. No! Slow night, huh? Well, not exactly. I sent everyone home. You sent everyone home? Why? I wanted us to be alone out here. To do what, exactly? Remember. Remember? Yes, ned. Remember us. Remember who you used to be. Papa… why do you have that look? What look would that be? The look you get when you’re about to tell me something I won’t like.

[ Door opens ] Wow. It seems so empty. This was your “big surprise”? A visit to aunt lulu’s house? Georgie. Some surprise. I thought we were going to the woodchucks game. Oh. Don’t worry, james. We’re gonna get to a game very soon. But right now, we are on an amazing adventure. What? Yeah. What is this amazing adventure? We’re here to explore. Explore what? The house! And maybe to stake out which bedroom is gonna be your new room. Wait. You mean — no more sharing. We’re moving in here. This is our new house. Unfortunately, that’s a question for olivia, and she’s not here right now, so you’re — you’re gonna have to wait. Goodbye.

[ Inhales sharply ] Hey.

[ Chuckling ] Hi! This is a nice surprise. I didn’t think you were coming here tonight. Well, you know, this is the best joint in town. Especially the view.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I’m glad you like it. Listen, sonny, there’s something that I really need to talk to you about. I — hello, you two. Dad. Nina, are you joining us? Um…n-no. This dinner is just for you two. I have to work. Olivia asked me to be on the floor a bit tonight. Okay — wait, wait, wait. What’d you — what’d you have to tell me? I can just take care of it myself. It’s nothing. It really is nothing. Enjoy your dinner. There is a great steak special tonight. Well, then I got it all — I got great steak, gorgeous fiancée, brilliant daughter. You know, I got it all right here, right?

[ Sighs ]

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Olivia… just please — just please listen to me for a second. Please. Your daughter, ned’s daughter, brook lynn, is in a lot of pain right now because of something that tracy did. She ran out of the house because of your mother. Don’t — don’t put that on me. No, no, no, no, of course not. But you — you were always the bridge between the two of them. You could always sort it out. There are people who still need you. Your mother and your daughter and our son, “the kid,” leo. For their sake… could you please just try? I’ll send a waitress over. I want to thank you, kristina, for being so supportive of nina. Dad, I genuinely like her. Not everyone’s against you two. And I can see how happy she makes you. You deserve that. Cyrus: Today is a day for miracles, a time of righteousness and, yes, vengeance. But without the dark, there can be no light. And without vengeance, there can be no righteousness. So let us pray that this vengeance passes by unscathed so we may testify to the cleansing power of our creator, for all the world’s a cage, and we are all merely inmates in god’s celestial play, trying to break free from the grip of licentiousness and arrogance and evil. As it says in deuteronomy 23:14, “for the lord thy god walketh in the midst of thy camp to deliver thee and to give up thine enemies before thee.” “Therefore shall thy camp be holy that he see no unclean thing in thee and turn away from thee.” Grandma nina!

[ Laughing ] Wiley! Hi! Oh! Look how happy she is. We can’t go to the concert anymore because now suddenly dex has to do something for sonny. Ohh. I hate that you know exactly how I’m feeling. Okay, so dex has to work for sonny, and you have to make alternate plans. I’ve been there, done that. No, mom, it’s not that. I-it’s the situation. And I know I said that I was moving on and trying to put it behind me, but I hate that he’s putting himself in danger. That’s who dex was when you met him. He’s a guy who takes risks, for better or for worse, josslyn. Well, yeah, but — but now he’s protecting sonny and taking those risks because of you and because of michael. And that’s his choice.

And for his protection. Yeah, I know. I know. It’s just, some days are harder than others. I get that. But if you got into this thinking you were gonna change him, that’s not gonna happen. You don’t want to live with me? Chase, I-I don’t really think you’ve thought this through. Yes, I have, brook lynn. Oh, really? Because a whole two-and-a-half-second deliberation isn’t exactly thorough. It’s not like we haven’t lived together before. Exactly. That’s what I’m saying. The first time I drove you absolutely crazy. The second time was for bailey. And the third time — the third time will be for love.

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So, aunt maxie and her family are gonna live in my mom’s house? Your mother always loved maxie and her children. I mean, don’t you think it’ll be nice to have some people in that house? It’s been sitting empty. Yeah, but I just wish it was my mom coming home to live there. Well, yeah, I do, too. But how do you feel about maxie and the kids moving in? Why bother asking me when it’s already done? Listen, the decision to rent was dante’S. I’m just asking because I care about your feelings. So, why don’t you tell me? It’s just another place, like all of the places I’ve lived. None of them last. This house is huge! And there’s a backyard! I can make a tree house! Wait, how many rooms are there? Um… alright, bucko, let’s take a reconnaissance mission and find out and count the rooms. You ready? Ready for takeoff? Let’s go!

[ Laughs ] What’s going on, georgie? Don’t you like the house? Of course I like it. I remember playing here when I was little. It seemed even bigger then. But… this is aunt lulu’s house. I — I don’t want to change dex. Why would you say that? ‘Cause I’ve been down this road many times. And I wouldn’t be your mother if I didn’t want to spare you from unnecessary pain. I’m not in pain. Okay. Alright. You don’t have to convince me. You don’T. You just have to be honest with yourself. I mean, josslyn, worrying about dex, knowing he’s always in danger — that’s a heavy burden. And if you decide that you don’t want to do this anymore and you don’t want to be a part of that life, it’s okay. You just have to admit it first to yourself. And then you got to tell dex. Oh, my god, mom, don’t put your history with sonny onto me, okay? I’m just disappointed. And that doesn’t mean that i want to break up with dex, okay? Actually, I think I’m still gonna go to the concert because I have a bunch of friends going, so… okay, great. Don’t wait up for me. Okay. Chase, you know I love you, right? Yes. And part of the reason I do is because you’re like — you’re like a knight. When someone’s in trouble, you can’t help but want to fix it. But you’re not just someone, brook lynn. We’re in a good place. I see you’re hurting at home. I don’t — chase, I appreciate your concern. Really, I do. But I just — I don’t think that living together is what we need right now. I am so surprised to see you. I’m glad you came, wiley. I didn’t know he would be here.

[ Laughs ] I want to go see grandpa. Yeah? Come on, let’s go see him. Hey, hey! Right here, right here! Yeah! Wiley, you are looking very sharp, my friend. Mommy, when can we go to grandpa’s and have a barbecue and play baseball? Well, hey, you know what? Where I live is kind of high up. You really can’t play baseball. But if you stand on the terrace, you can see all of port charles. Really? Mom, let’s all go and have a picnic on the terrace. You come, too, kristina. Okay. And amelia, grandma nina, grandpa sonny, mommy, daddy. And can we invite leo, too?! You can invite anybody you want. Hey. Looks like a party. Yeah. Nina was here when I arrived. And then wiley saw sonny and had to say hello. Willow, if it’s okay with you, it’s okay with me. Daddy! Hey, bud. Hey.

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Georgie, look, aunt lulu is my best friend. And I think she would want us to fill this place with laughter and memories, just like the memories we made with her when she lived here. Won’t it make you miss aunt lulu more if we live here? Oh, sweetie.

[ Breathes deeply ] I’m gonna miss aunt lulu no matter where we live. That’s not gonna change. But being here… does make me feel a teeny bit closer to her. You know, it’s almost like she gave us a little present, right? Look, I wouldn’t have brought you guys here if I didn’t feel good about it. Can I paint my room purple? Yes, you can paint your room purple.

[ Laughs ]

[ Footsteps approaching ] Guess what, georgie. There are four bedrooms, one for each of us, and I’ve already picked mine. Hey, no fair! Provisionally, james. I’m older. I get to pick first. Oh, I forgot. Age before beauty. I am so glad you’re doing this. So am I. What do you want me to do? Oh, thank you. Thank you so much. I’m not making any guarantees. I understand. I understand that. I just want to walk you through what happened that night, alright? The night of the supposed accident? Yeah, just to see if anything comes back to you, right? Wait. How can you walk me through it when you weren’t here? I heard that it was just tracy and drew that saw it. Yes, but drew — drew told me everything that happened. So, you know, we could just — we could just give it a try, right? Alright. Whatever. Lay it on me. Okay. You started out over here, right? And you saw drew and tracy arguing over here. Okay? So, you just walk to me slowly and you see if anything feels familiar. Okay? You ready? Ready. You just said it, chase. We’re in a really good place, and I’d really like to keep it that way. And moving in — it’s not gonna change that. If anything, it’ll make us closer. Closer to world war iii.

[ Sighs ] Look, I drove you crazy when I was just temporarily couch surfing. Look, I am not the neatest person, okay? I leave my stuff everywhere. I thrive in creative clutter. Aha! See? I told you I’m right. So, we had a few discussions about clutter. More than a few. You were counting the days until I left you to your zen world of order. And then when you left, my place felt empty. I missed you, and it — and it hasn’t felt right since you left. Make it right. Move back in with me. Oh, hey, steve. So, do you want the usual? Busy night on the docks, huh? Yes, ma’am, to both. Okay. Hey, I like what you’ve done with the place. Thanks. Yeah, it’s gotten a lot nicer since you took over. Well, it is a personal project, you know? Um, look, uh… this might not be my place to say, but I thought you should know. Your ex-husband, uh — he’s in for a world of trouble. Brothers, let’s, uh, take a break to meditate on our redemption. Warden garten, I hope you haven’t come to stop our study. My friends and I are only trying to let go of our past so we can look toward a righteous future. Don’t worry, cyrus. I’m not here to break up your group. I just wanted to see it for myself. I’m impressed. Your support means a great deal. Well, you genuinely seem like a changed man. After my heart attack, I have come to see life in a new light. My faith was rejuvenated. While I might not share your exact faith, cyrus, I’m relying on you for our common cause. Oh, trust me, warden garten. I want nothing but the best. I believe everything is unfolding exactly as it’s meant to be. Let’s hope so. I have only one purpose now — to bring about god’s will on earth. I’d hate for you to disappoint me after all your progress. Warden garten? Sometimes the most unexpected alliances can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Who knows what difference I and my flock together can achieve? Dex: They’re late. Sometimes there are delays. The shipment is too important for them not to pick up. They’ll be here. Well, the sooner, the better. The boss wants this stuff out of here. Hello, michael. Nina. I’ll get you a table. Hey, trish? And you, little man, it was so good to see you. Bye, grandma nina! Bye, sweetheart. Right this way. Daddy, can we have grandpa and nina over for baseball and a barbecue? They live up too high. We can have a party with everyone at our house. Well, you know what? If that’s what you want, I think we can make it happen, mr. Corinthos.

[ Laughs ] I can’t believe how fast he’s growing up. Such a nice surprise. Was that you? No. I wish I could take credit for that, but I cannot tell a lie. That was pure synchronicity. So, why’d you want to meet me for dinner? Do I have to have a reason? You always do. Yeah, I guess that’s true. Okay. I wanted you to be the very first to know that the lgbtqia+ foundation board is complete! The corinthos-davis house is a go! That’s fantastic. I’m so excited. And, dad, I could not have done it without you.

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okay, this is the spot where you fell. Drew said that you came rushing towards him over here and that you had something really important to tell him and — nina. Hi.

[ Chuckles ] I-I don’t mean to interrupt whatever you two are doing, but marika said that you closed the pool, and I was just coming out to see if everything’s okay. Oh. Yeah. I’m sorry. I should have warned you. Uh, we’re just doing a little exercise, trying to see if we could stimulate eddie’s memory. Hi, nina. Hello, ned. Are you sure that’s wise? Yeah, I think anything that could help. Well, I-I know that trauma is very unpredictable, and I would hate for you to risk anything. Thank you very much, nina. I think we’re okay. No, I don’t mean anything by that. I-I hope your experiment works.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Good luck. I’ve really done a number on you, haven’t I? Always shuffling around, moving from place to place. It can’t have been easy, and if I hurt you, I’m sorry. That’s — that’s my fault. I always knew you’d be with me if you could. I know you’re in between places, living with anna while I was at camp and with grandma away, I can’t stay in her apartment with spencer, ace, and esme. Dante and sam are nice, but… it’s not your home. I know. And that’s what I’ve always wanted to give you — a stable place to call home. Listen to me. Things are changing. As we speak, things are changing. I know. Things are always changing. That’s the only thing that stays the same. I’m gonna be totally honest. It feels really strange to be here after all this time. Look, I-I know we had to get out of that apartment. And I was putting together my finances so I could buy a place, and then tracy’s horrible lawsuit happened. So I was happy when sam suggested that we rent this place. I mean, can you imagine trying to juggle a lawsuit and a mortgage at the same time? I would have been pulling my hair out. Yeah. Tracy quartermaine leaves a trail of destruction wherever she goes. I don’t like to wish ill on anyone, but I will be so glad when you wipe that smug smile off her face and win the lawsuit. And you will win because you have the truth on your side. I’m not so sure about that, mom. Tracy quartermaine is ruthless. And she’ll do anything to win, including using her own granddaughter as a spy. Chase, you know the expression “be careful what you wish for, you just might get it”? I know it. Whatever happened to the fearless blq who leaps before she looks? Well, maybe she became a little more cautious because she sprained her ankles a few too many times. Look… I have something to lose now — you. And I don’t want you to regret me moving in. I’m not gonna regret you moving in. You might. It’s not just because I’m messy, chase. It’s ’cause I do stuff, stupid stuff that I regret, like getting mixed up with tracy’s dirty tricks. Um, I don’t want to cause you any problems… but what do you mean, “trouble”? I don’t know. And it’s probably nothing, you know, but, uh, I passed what seemed to be a staging area, you know, down by elm near fisherman village. Looked like feds. But definitely not local. And, uh…I heard the name “corinthos.” Today is a day our unspoken adversary is just one step behind. And those of us who have been in his employ, willingly or not, are now called upon to awaken and to cast off his infernal darkness. Wake up! Your life is waiting for you! I wish more residents were as inspired as mr. Renault. You weren’t after aurora’s ceo — you wanted to take down carly. I don’t know where you came up with this, ned, but you couldn’t be more wrong. I just overheard your conversation with your lawyer — martin. You know, everyone believes that I was the one who handed carly and drew over to the sec, but it was you all along. Willow: Nina. Hi. Is everything alright? Did you order? Oh, yes. Yes, we did. Thank you. But, um, wiley has an idea that we should have a barbecue with baseball at our house. Yeah! I just got a new glove! Nina: [ Gasps ] Does that sound like something you would like to join us for?

[ Chuckles ] I would love to go.

[ Chuckles ] I don’t want to jinx it, but I think wiley might be the key to michael and willow accepting nina. They have been through a lot, and I think things are finally starting to turn. I’m so happy for you both. And I think you’re leading the way with this new center. Yeah? I’m very proud of you. Thanks, dad.

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Anything? I don’t know. I’ve been told so often about what happened that night that I-I feel like i might remember. But I don’T. I don’T. This is just another pool. Okay. Well, I guess I knew it was a long shot. I’m sorry to disappoint you. No, no, no, no, you were amazing. Really. And thank you so much for trying. Olivia, you have been really good to me. And I have been pretty hard on you. And I just want to say I’m sorry. Well, you are forgiven. Friends? Friends. It’s not just about us moving in together, chase, although that’s definitely nerve-wracking. Look, I don’t have the greatest track record. And this whole situation with tracy is just another thing I messed up. I’m not asking or expecting you to be perfect, brook lynn. I love you just the way you are, flaws and all. And I’m not trying to rescue you. You moving in — it makes sense. To me, anyway. How about you? When you strip away all the worries and regrets of the past, how do you feel about it?

[ Inhales sharply ]

[ Coughing ] Here you go. No, no, no, no, no. Please. This is on me. Nah, nah, you don’t have to do that. Yes. I really appreciate the information you gave me. Thank you. Thank you. Chase: Excuse me, carly. May I have a glass of water for brook lynn? Would it be alright if I brought wiley over there and showed him how to make a roy rogers? And you can tell me all about this new mitt. What do you say, bud? Can I please?

[ Laughter ] Okay, but just a small one. You don’t want all that sugar. Oh, no, we definitely don’t want that. Thanks. Come on.

[ Sighs ] You, um — you sure you’re okay with this? You’ve been having a lot of nina lately. It’s fine. Look, I’m not 100% comfortable with her, but wiley is. Yeah, I’ll say. And we have to start somewhere. The important thing is bringing this whole family back together. Okay, now we add the sugar-free cola. We don’t want it to get too… dad, we can go over there if you want. No, she’s got it covered. I want to hear more about your board ’cause I know you did a lot to get it going. Yes. Okay. So, we have dr. Randolph, michael, and you know diane.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Yeah. You can get that, dad. Uh, no, this is more important.

[ Ringing stops ] We may be tarred with a brush whose mark can never be removed, but that does not mean we can’t contribute to god’s work. Perhaps we may never sit at the foot of his majestic throne, but we can know that our lives have not been lived in vain. There is a way for each and every one of us to do our part of the divine work, no matter how small that part may seem, for the lord said the lowest among us, the most damaged among us is capable of redemption. And he who protects the innocent is first among men. There they are. Alright, you know what to do. I want everything ready for a quick transfer.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hey, I got to take this, okay? I’ll be back before the ship docks. You got it, dex.

[ Ringing continues ] Ms. Spencer? Dex. Look, josslyn told me you were doing a job for sonny tonight. Uh… look, whatever it is, get the hell out of there. There’s gonna be a raid. Do you hear me? Get out of there now!

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I have a real good feeling about you being here, almost as if the house is welcoming you. It wants you to make it into a home again. I think lulu would want that, too. It’s a new beginning. Kind of like you and the hospital. Yeah, you’re right. That came as a surprise. I never saw myself working as a volunteer at general hospital. I’m sure you’ll be a lot better at it than I was. I love you, maxie jones.

[ Voice breaking ] And I’m so proud of you. Oh, mom, don’t cry. Come here. I love you, too. James: Mom, I got the nook! Oh! My room has a secret hiding spot! Yeah, well, I got the view and the window seat. And bailey can have the little room. When can we move in? Not soon enough. Should we go home and start packing? Alright. Come on. Okay. Let’s go. Charlotte, I know I’ve let you down. Papa, let’s not talk about that. No. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve made far more mistakes than I care to mention. It’s taken me way too long to get you the stable life that you deserve. I don’t care how long it took. I just wish we could be together all the time. We will be. We will be. I just have to get these last details in place. But until then, know this — you’re the most important person in my world. It’ll always be the two of us. Just the two of us, papa. Oh. Ahh. I literally talked myself hoarse trying to come up with all the reasons why I shouldn’t live with you. You know you have to take care of your throat, brook lynn. The truth is, I do want this. I want nothing more than to live with you.

[ Chuckles ] I knew you would see it my way eventually.

[ Laughs ] Let’s go home. We’re just about to move some cargo. The boat is docking. Dex, forget about that. There is no time. You have to get out of there.

[ Radio chatter ] Coast guard! Nobody move! Fbi! Hands where I can see ’em! You’re all under arrest. Get down on the ground. Now!

[ Radio chatter ] Cyrus: Today the almighty will focus his cleansing vengeance on those who collaborate with our great enemy. Proverbs 2:22 — “but the wicked shall be cut off from the earth and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Well, the least I can do is buy you a drink after going through the poolside psychodrama with me. I’ll never turn down top shelf. Well, there’s a little quartermaine left in you. That looks delicious. With two cherries. The important thing for the first board meeting is that we can establish — sonny corinthos, you’re under arrest for violations of the national security act. Wait, wait. What the hell? That’s — get your hands off my daughter! Mr. Corinthos, do not escalate this. I’m not escalating nothing! Kristina, kristina, hold on. No. There’s no — there’s no problem here. The hell there is. They’re arresting dad. We’re gonna clear this up, kristina. Dad — cuff him. Whoa. Hey, that’s my — what are they doing to grandpa? Why are they taking him? It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s gonna be okay. Kristina, this is gonna be cleared up. But it’s crazy. Dad. They can’t just take you — no. No. Wait. Hold on. Hey — michael, do something. Cyrus: “The lord trieth the righteous, but the wicked and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth. Upon the wicked, he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and horrible tempest. This shall be the portion of their cup!”

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Dr. Jen hi!

[ Both chuckle ] Mm. I have been looking forward to the concert all day. It’s pretty soon, so I just need a couple more minutes. I need to go clean some coffee pots in the back. Joss. Joss. I’m really sorry. Oh, no. What? I just found out that I have to work tonight. Right, but you told me that sonny gave you the night off and that he didn’t need you. You know how it is with sonny. Things change. Ah! Counselor. Caught in the act of fleeing a crime. You caught me, copper. Indeed, I have. So who squealed? Who ratted me out? Oh, it was one of my spies — said that there’s this suspicious-looking redhead in the building, and here I am to investigate.

[ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] Brook lynn! Brook lynn: Hey, buddy. You look sad. Do you need a hug? I’d love one. What’s wrong? Just having a really bad day. Well, it must have been a doozy. Aww. Ohh. Nikolas: When avery is gone… I guarantee you will feel an emptiness in your soul like I will, for the rest of your life. That’s a promise. And I’ll start now. Nikolas, I can’t let you take her. Don’t worry. I’ll tell avery you said goodbye.

[ Both grunt ]

[ Breathes sharply ]

[ Knock on door ] Hi. What a nice surprise. Summoned by you. You look great. Knock it off, austin. All I want from you are answers. -Aunt alexis. Hey. -Oh. Hey. -How are you doing? -I’m good. Well, it’s lovely to see you. To what do I owe the invite? I just wanted to check in on my favorite nephew to see how you’re feeling, how you’re doing. Since your grandmother and your father aren’t here, I’m the closest thing you’ve got to a parent. Lucky you.

[ Gasps ] Careful.

[ Chuckles ] Careful. You’re about two inches away from ending up in the water. If I were you, I’d, uh, watch your step. Well, who cares if I fall in? You know, really, I’ll just ruin my hair and my makeup maybe and maybe this beautiful dress, which I happen to like quite a bit. Doesn’t really matter, though. I’ve got a lot bigger problems. You know… I’m about to lose my company, and I feel utterly betrayed.

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Lucy, now, listen. As fetching as the thought of you soaking wet in that dress may be… I’m a jealous man, and I don’t think I want to share that with the rest of the patrons here, so… fine. I will sit down. That’s my girl. Here you go. First things first. Now… uh, what are you drinking tonight? I do not feel like anything. Thank you. Uh, my young friend, do me a favor. Get this lovely lady a sea breeze, and I’ll have a whiskey and ginger, please.

[ Sighs ] Yeah. My dear, dear lucy. Is there anything I can do for you? No. Nothing. Don’t — don’t you get it? I am really, really, really upset. No, I — really upset. I understand. I’m sorry that the preliminary hearing didn’t go your way. But surely there must be some way to salvage what’s left. Yeah, well, that depends on you. I have to admit, it did not start out well, but it turns out that esme — and I can’t believe that I’m gonna say this — is actually good at her job. I’m shocked. No, I’m shocked. I mean, I knew she was smart. I knew she was motivated. I didn’t know that she was competent. And I think having ace there in the daycare is an added bonus because she can focus on her work and not… yeah, she mentioned what a big benefit it was to have him just right down the hallway. Yeah, it’s a benefit for me, too. I go in there all the time to get a boost because when I see that little rug rat, it makes me smile. Ace amazes me every day, and it’s difficult for me to remember that there was a time when I was very, very hurt, very, very angry with my father for getting esme pregnant. Babies make things better. I cannot imagine life without him. And I am very, very grateful that he is my little brother. I’m grateful every day that betty quit and hasn’t been heard from since. I hope that she’s at the bottom of the harbor somewhere. Yeah, you’d like that, wouldn’t you? No. From what I hear, she’s on vacation. Mexico. Well, a girl can dream. As long as she stays far away from avery and I never have to lay eyes on her again. Yeah, I wouldn’t get my hopes up too high about that. What is that supposed to mean? You know, mason wouldn’t have let her go anywhere unless she got the goods on sonny. So she must have given him the proof that he wanted about sonny’s business with this pikeman. Eh, ordinarily, that seems reasonable, I suppose, yeah. No, don’t do that. Don’t do that. Don’t give me that doublespeak! You know, the deal was, once “the boss” gets the information about sonny and pikeman, I was gonna get nikolas’ body back! So where is it? Really, robert? Hm? You’re not even gonna pretend that you were on your way somewhere else, like the records room or case management? That you’re really here to see little old me? Well, since you neglected to take me to the car show, I thought I would bring the car show to you. “Neglected.” That’s how you’re framing it? Okay. No. No neglect. You showed no interest, so I chose to take someone else. Well, and I-I chose to take your advice. I, uh, went out and bought a new car. Oh! So would you like to come for a drive in my new wheels?

[Laughing] Only if you promise to do this. It’s a deal! As much as I’d love to — and I would — I can’t right now. I’m here on behalf of drew cain. How’s he liking pentonville?

[Laughing] Oh, come on. He’s not liking pentonville. And let’s face it, robert — that judge handed down an overly harsh sentence on a pre-agreed-upon plea deal. Well, I’m not gonna argue with you on that one, but, um… what do you think you can do about it now? Brook lynn: Thanks, buddy. I’ll be okay. Leo, what are you doing with that? Oh, come on, mom. No. You remember what you asked me to make you for dinner? -Yeah. -Your favorite — manicotti. You don’t want to spoil your appetite, do you? -No. -Okay, then. March back to the kitchen and put that back. Oh, okay. Okay. Thanks, hon. Brook lynn, what’s wrong? What, did you and chase have a fight? No. No, no, no. Chase and I are fine. But I can’t say the same about my friends. I let them down in the worst possible way. I totally betrayed them. What do you mean? I’ll explain.

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Betty’s gone. Never gonna be around avery ever again. Isn’t that enough for you? Hm, actually, no. I’d like to see her get what’s coming to her. Yeah, okay, I think maybe now’s the time for us to just kind of keep a low profile, you know? Not — not make any big waves. What, you think that I should just wait around for mason to want something else from me, knowing that he has the power to have me charged with murder?! I’m just…asking you to trust me right now, that’s all. Trust you? Yeah. I kept my part of the bargain. I paved the way for that psychopath betty to have access to sonny’s penthouse so she could spy on him. Now I want nikolas’ body back! Okay, well, w-what would you do with nikolas’s body if you did get it? I would do what I was originally gonna do, and I’d put him in the pine barrens! Really? God rest his soul. Okay. Fine. You know what? I-I will reach out to mason. I’ll send him a text and see if there’s a way that I can help. Good. But — tell him I want that corpse! Yeah, I gotta tell you, I think you can figure out a better place than the pine barrens. No, it’s perfect. It’s better than putting him somewhere around here. I mean, I-I thought about it, and I don’t think I could — I could live here knowing that his body was someplace on the island. Wait. What? And then it occurred to me I don’t really want to live in this house, period. Now, while I am very, very grateful to have ace in my life, I can never forget who esme was and what she did to me and what she did to my friends. That’s always going to be part of her past. I would never ask you to forget what she did. I certainly won’T. Though I would be remiss to say… look. She’s been a very good mom. She’s been a very good mom to ace. She appears to be, from what I’ve seen watching her with him in daycare. And… I’m just so, so glad that I get the opportunity to be in my brother’s life and that I get the chance to help raise him, even if it means living with esme. You are such a good guy. I’m so proud of you. I think if I can coexist with esme, I can do just about anything. Especially if it means giving ace the happy childhood that he deserves. You know who you sound like? I’m afraid that I know who you’re gonna say. You sound like your father when he was your age. Now, lucy, we talked about this, didn’t we? We decided that it was best if I was not involved in the lawsuit against — no. No, no, no, no. You decided.

You decided that. And you completely abandoned me. Oh, come on. Now, that is not fair. I-I-I explained that. Oh, good explanation. Valentin, huh? Valentin again? He needed you. Well, i needed you, too. And you know what? You’ve never completely explained why you can’t be involved in my lawsuit. You never had told me, but now I think I know. You do? Yeah. Remember we were having all that pillow talk and we were talking about my idea about getting the idea about the deceptor? You had an awful lot to say. Look at me! You tell me. Did you steal the idea of the deceptor from that scheming tracy quartermaine? Brook lynn asked me for a favor, and I did it for her. I needed your help, and you used that against me. And then I asked her for a favor in return. She obliged and didn’t like the outcome. Oh, my god! That is not what happened! You blackmailed me, your own granddaughter! Tracy, is this true? I’m actually here at carly’s behest to try and get drew’s case reopened. She seems to think that the judge had some sort of bias against drew, and I’m trying to prove it. Well, what can I do to help? Thank you for the offer, but I’m not even sure what I can do at this point. I’ve explained to carly that it’s within the judge’s purview to ignore the plea deal and hand down a harsher sentence. Hm. I doubt that carly went for that.

[ Chuckles ] We’re talking about carly. Of course she didn’T. Hence the bias angle. But let’s face it. Judge kim practically announced that he was sending a message to white-collar crime — “no more special treatment.” Well, bias is subjective — you know that — and unprovable. Yes, but it’s — it’s carly’s love for drew that’s fueling this. And I’m a friend, and as a friend, I told her I’d look into it.

[ Scoffs ] Look. I don’t know what you can do here, but, uh, good luck. I just wish there was some way to get concrete proof of judge kim’s bias against drew.

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I have been tryingto explain to brook lynn, this is just business. Just business? Yes! That’s what I’ve been trying to teach you. Since when do you care about business again? You don’t even want to say the letters “elq.” -That’s all tracy cares about. -Stay out of this! Despite your reptilian exterior, I actually believed you cared about this family. I’m the glue that keeps this family together. Uh, except you were gone for over a year. Stay out of this! It’s my house! No, it is not your house! It’s monica’s house, alan’s biggest mistake! Are you done? No, I’m not. You need to learn how a quartermaine succeeds in business. You’re unbelievable. You put on this act like you care. You sang with us. You ate thanksgiving pizza with us. You mourned with us, celebrated births with us. And I always saw you as a strong, independent woman. Also calculating, conniving, and ruthless. Oh, my god! Don’t you have a lasagna to make?! Are you done? No! Out of everyone in this family, I believed in you. I always took your side. I thought you were misunderstood. Well, clearly, I was mistaken. I, uh… I think it’s gonna be an uphill battle for you to prove prejudice towards drew. Which is insane, considering the content of drew’s character. He saved liesl obrecht from victor cassadine just in time to save willow’s life, for heaven’s sakes. It’s not like he’s some sort of career criminal sitting around exploiting, you know, security codes. Hm. Drew is known for his integrity. That’s why I find it kind of weird that a judge would throw the book at him. So do I. And let’s face it — that book was kafka.

[ Both chuckle ] Hey. There is something you can do for me. If it’s within my reach, definitely. Considering drew’s heroics, could you ask the wsb to put in a good word for him? And that’s not within my reach. Why not? Let’s just say the bureau’s not gonna do anything to lift a finger to help anyone at my request. I get that you think this was your choice, but it wasn’T. So now I don’t have a mind of my own? No, that’s not what I’m saying. I-I’m saying that he’s changed our plans. Actually, he’s canceled them. Joss, I — look. I get that things change last minute, but we haven’t had any alone time together in like a week. I have to go. So go. Joss. Okay? It’ll happen. Okay? Things are just really intense right now. When are things not gonna be intense when it comes to sonny? Joss. I just wish that my mom hadn’t destroyed the flash drive. That was her decision to make, and there’s nothing we can do about it now. Right, but that was our one chance to turn sonny in to the feds, and we blew it. What?!

[ Scoffs ] I did not under any circumstances steal the idea for the deceptor from tracy quartermaine. Really? Okay. So how come every time I tried to give you credit for being my inspiration, you got all cagey on me? You know, even when we were talking around maxie and sasha, I would say that, and you would shut me down each and every time. Because I could not in good conscience take credit for something I didn’t do. The — the deceptor is genius. Tracy quartermaine. Please. That idea was 100% yours. Well, apparently now tracy is claiming it as her own, and she’s convinced the judge that — well, he decided we’d have a trial six months from now. Right. That gives your attorney half a year to prove that the case has no legal merit. No! Six months from now, deception will be kaput. Completely gone. We’ll be bankrupt. When you were a baby, your father gushed about you. So excited to have a son. And he wanted you to have the best of everything. I think maybe he went a little overboard because you were precocious and maybe a little bit… spoiled. Go ahead. No, no, no. That’s fine. You can say that. I was just gonna say maybe willful and indulged. Oh. Oh! You’re good at this. I bet you argued a good case in the courtroom. And there was just this sweetness about you. Just like your dad. The only reason I wanted dracula’s castle was to spite nikolas. To be honest with you, the place gives me the creeps. Oh, I-I’m so glad to hear you say that. I — yeah. Y-you never struck me as somebody that would like this goth decor. No, I don’T. It’s terrible. And now that nikolas is gone, why should I be stranded out here? I mean, this place is full of nothing but bad memories. And right over there, that’s where nikolas and I, we had our last fight, and — and he died. Why should I stay here?

[ Knock on door ] Good evening, ava. So, to what do I owe the invitation? Oh, it wasn’t an invitation. It’s a demand — for payment in full. I want what you promised me. Tein with 30 grams of protein. Keep it quilted means you keep it the usiness, o you? But how could you do this to brook lynn, of all people? I don’t want to hear a word out of you. Well, you’re going to. I mean, it’s one thing to be mean to the rest of us, tracy, but how could you do this to brook lynn, of all people? She is your granddaughter. I know who she is. Don’t you know how much she looks up to you? If you, of all people, do not have sway with the wsb, then who does? Well, I’m not at liberty to talk about bureau business, but I can tell you that they’re going through a house-cleaning process and…

[ Chuckles ] …I’m on the outs. Well, then, who’s on the ins? That remains to be seen. They’re not gonna lift a finger to help drew. They’re not gonna lend any assistance to help a hero?

[ Sighs ] Okay. Drew, laura, and curtis did the one thing in greenland that the bureau couldn’t do… and it embarrassed them.

[ Scoffs ] And on that note, well, they’d prefer to have drew where he is rather than help him find freedom. Lucy, come on. You make things sound so dire. Surely things can’t possibly be that bad.

[ Chuckles ] Actually, they kind of are. But you know what the worst part of this whole thing is? The lawsuit. Well, obviously the lawsuit. I feel — I just feel gutted. You know? I feel like I’ve been totally betrayed. By who? Brook lynn quartermaine. You know, we gave her a job, and she’s been masquerading this whole time as a team player, but really she’s been spying for tracy. She gave tracy documentation she needed for this horrible lawsuit. She’s willing to use her own granddaughter. I mean, that’s low, even for tracy quartermaine. Not really. Worst part, though, is now, to save deception, I have to give tracy 75% of the company. I was actually talking about this with trina the other day. How is trina? Trina’s wonderful. She is. She’s lovely. Yeah. Yeah. She’s been very concerned about her dad lately. I’m really sorry to hear about what happened to curtis. Yeah, uh, trina has been worried sick trying to get everything together so that he feels comfortable when he comes home. He just got out of rehab. I think that maybe it’s that focus on family that has allowed trina to be so supportive of me being with ace while esme is around. Especially because my father didn’t bother to stick around for him. You never miss an opportunity to go negative when it comes to your dad. Because that’s all he’s ever shown me. Have you ever thought that maybe one of the reasons is that, deep down, you still love your dad? I can see why you’re antsy. If it was me and it was my husband — or, sorry, ex-husband — whose corpse was on ice somewhere with a fatal head wound and my hair and dna all over him, I probably, too, would be…

[ Breathes sharply ] …Losing sleep. I kept my word, mason. I got betty the run of sonny’s penthouse, and she got the information that you wanted. I did my part. Now it’s time for you to do yours. If it was up to me, I would drop his body off tonight. But it’s not. Then call whoever you have to call and make it happen. Yeah. -I don’t think it’s that easy. -What? W-why not?! Because the powers that be decided. And they decided that you don’t get nikolas until after the situation is resolved. What? What situation?! Hey, maybe now’sa good time… just tell whoever you answer to… …to take a deep, calm, relaxed breath. …That I’ve done everything that they asked! What the hell do these people want?! Look. Just listen to austin. Relax. It’s all going down tonight.

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Robert, are you suggesting that the wsb would actually manipulate circumstances to ensure that drew received the harshest sentence possible? Anything’s possible where the bureau’s concerned. Well, then, there could be a connection between the wsb and the judge in drew’s case.

[ Chuckles ] If such a relationship did exist, it’d be almost impossible to prove. I mean, as you know, the bureau does most of its work in the shadows. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Well, I, for one, am not at all opposed to looking at every single one of judge albert kim’s cases for the past four, maybe five years, seeing if there were other instances of overly harsh sentencing that could prove a precedent. Well, um… what specific instances are you looking for here? I’m just suggesting — suggesting, mind you — that said judge may or may not be receiving kickbacks for getting inconvenient individuals out of the way of, shall we say, powerful agencies. And if the wsb wanted drew cain out of the equation, pursuing an unrelated case could prove a perfect solution to their problem. You’re looking for instances where the judge handed down an overly harsh sentence? Bingo. Hey. I just got your text. What happened? Tracy happened. I had to get out of there. I cannot live with her for another minute. -Mom! -Hey. -Is brook lynn okay? -Uh… I saw her leave in her car. Yeah, she just needs a little time to herself. She’ll be fine. But she said she was having a really bad day. Should we do something? How about if we check in on her in a little while? Okay? -[ Sighs ] Promise? -I promise. I cross my heart. Well, tracy? What now, olivia? Don’t you feel the slightest bit sorry for what you did? For teaching her a valuable lesson? What? That you’ll do anything to get what you want? A lesson that she will remember and benefit from for the rest of her life. What exactly is it that you think you taught brook lynn? That nothing is free. If I hadn’t made her pay for the favor I did her, it wouldn’t have mattered as much. We’re done here. The launch is ready to take you back to the mainland. You and your cousin need to go — now. Don’t put me in the same category as this guy.

[ Scoffs ] You’re right. You can’T. I’m far more handsome and easygoing. Wouldn’t you agree, ava?

[ Laughs ] Definitely not. Oh. I’m wounded. Whatever is happening tonight, when it’s over, I want that body back. Do you understand me? Loud and clear. Look. I’ll pass your message along. I just can’t promise the boss will be receptive. Eh. Still feisty as ever. Whatever you have going on tonight, nothing to do with me. I’m out. Boss said. I don’t know about that. Still one more thing you have to do. Well, I’ll give you this much — tracy’s offer is appalling. 75%. That’s just highway robbery. Uh, yeah, it’s appalling. Tracy’s appalling. In fact, I would like to strangle her. Just wrench her tiny, little, scrawny neck! Yeah, but if, on the other hand, giving her what she wants keeps deception open for business, isn’t it practical to at least consider it? No! No, no, no. Do not even say that. I am not going to give one dime of my hard-earned money or one single share of the company that I worked so hard to build with my own two hands to that snobby, arrogant, entitled, selfish, spoiled heiress tracy quartermaine. I am not gonna — I’m not gonna do it. And she can just forget about it! You got yourself some strong feelings about tracy quartermaine. Yeah, well, you don’t know the half of it. You know, she actually at one time pretended to like me. Pretended to be my friend so I would use my 1% share of elq so she could be ceo above her nephew A.J. Alan always warned me about her. He said she’s a bad apple. Ha! She’s a lot worse than that. Mother quartermaine. I miss her, you know? She did not have one bad bone in her body, but she always knew how nasty and mean-spirited and dark tracy could be. You know what? I’m not doing it. I am not gonna let tracy win. I am going to fight her till the bitter end. But what happens if it costs you deception? If the — if the company goes bankrupt, what then? Well… I guess it’s a good thing I kept my realtor license. I don’t want to love my father. Oh, spencer, please don’t say that. No, it’s true. I don’t want to love him. And I don’t want to miss him. Because every time I think about him, it opens those floodgates, and all of those memories of bitter disappointment just start flooding back. Okay. So how about think — think of some of the good moments? Because there were good moments. Can’t you hold onto those? No, because it always comes back to how he prioritized ava and everybody else. And our entire relationship — none of it was real. It was an illusion that I had made up in my mind. It was not an illusion. It was very real. Your father has demons that he was not able to — to — to battle. And that happens. That happened to me. People have regrets. And — and all you can do is you learn from them and you move on. You are nothing like my father, alexis. He lost his way, spencer. Have you ever thought that maybe that’s the reason he ran away? Well, this isn’t exactly the first time that he’s done this, so please don’t e-expect me to forgive him. I’m not asking you to forgive him. I’m just asking you to try to understand him. I understand that me and my brother are doing perfectly fine without him. That’s what I understand. So what are you saying — you don’t want your father found? You don’t want your father back?

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Dex, I’m so sorry for the way we left things. Um, just please be careful tonight. And whatever time you’re off, please come see me. I just miss you. I love you. This whole thing is my fault. Not entirely. I betrayed my friends, chase. And now deception is getting sued, and they might go bankrupt. You don’t know that. In six months, the case could fall apart and the judge might dismiss it. And if he doesn’t, then maxie, sasha, and lucy could lose everything they’ve worked so hard for. And that would all be on me, chase. No, it’s not. I’m the one who set this whole plan in motion. Everything is a mess because of me. And why? Because my hell of a grandmother really forced me to do it. I will never forgive her for this. Honestly, I don’t blame you. What tracy made you do is unforgivable. Can’t even look at her, let alone live under the same roof as her. I-I don’t know what I’m gonna do. You don’t have to go back there. What do you suggest? I rent a room on top of kelly’s? Actually, that’s not such a terrible idea. No. Move in with me. I know you, tracy quartermaine. There is something else that is driving you right now. I have seen it in your eyes ever since you got back. Oh, please spare me. You don’t know me as well as you think you do. But you know who does know you? Ned. And if he were here right now, he could get through to you. Well, he’s not, and we’re stuck with eddie maine, the busker. Diane. Look. You could be spinning your wheels for months trying to find a connection between this judge and the wsb. Yeah. But if there is a connection, I will find it. And the payoff could be substantial for drew. Well, if you do and you find a link, make sure it’s a solid one. To that, good sir, I say, “easy-peasy.”

[ Chuckles ] I just can’t imagine anyone challenging you in court. Well, you’ve done it, so you know that many have tried, many have failed, and everyone lives to regret it. I’ll keep that in mind.

[ Laughs ] Boy, I sure would like to know when and how, you know, tracy started snooping around deception. When did she get her claws in the deceptor? I don’t know how you’d find out something like that. Are you sure you didn’t come across any similar products that were in development when I started getting my idea about the deceptor?

[ Cellphone ringing ] You want to get that? Yeah. Hm. Ava jerome. Yeah, well, maybe you should take it. Hey, um, ava. This is certainly a surprise. Hi, lucy. I hope I’m not catching you at a bad time. No. Actually, I’m just sitting here. I’m out with martin, and we’ve been having a very, very important discussion. So, what can I do for you? Well, I just — I just wanted to know — do you still sell real estate?

[ Breathes sharply ] Um.

[ Chuckling ] Well, now, that depends on the listing. I want to sell wyndemere. Spoon island. It doesn’t matter if I want him back or not. Of course it matters, spencer. No. He abandoned ace just like he abandoned me. He ran away. And he won’t be back. Hey.

[ Keys jingling ] I’m back. Man: Hey. So… how are you feeling tonight? I’m feeling great. Thank you, doc. It’s kind of you to ask.

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Lucy: Thank you, Tracy. I’m so glad you could set aside our decades of nitpicking and bad blood to come to our aid at this horribly difficult time.

Tracy: Actually, I’m here to protect my legal claim to the Deceptor.

Lucy: [ Laughing ] Wait. Wait, wait. No. You actually think you have a legal claim to the Deceptor?

Maxie: Lucy created it, so that’s not possible.

Lucy: [ Laughs ] Wait, wait. So you’re — she’s trying to steal our product. Why? Why? Why would you do that? There’s no motivation. What, is this about some ancient feud we had? [ Gasps ] Wait a minute. [ Chuckles ] No, it can’t be. This is about my relationship with your brother? Rest in peace.

Tracy: Your “relationship”? Do not try to gloss it over. You had a cheap and tawdry affair with Alan while he was married to Monica.

Lucy: Hm. So this is sort of a morality lesson? Who are you to talk to me about that? Do you realize how many mob bosses and con artists she’s been married to? Let me see. It’s like “a” to “W.” Larry Ashton to Mitch Williams. There’s more, too, in between.

Maxie: Okay! As much fun as this stroll down memory lane has been, can we focus on the here and now? Alright? And figure out how we’re gonna get this bogus case thrown out?

Bailiff: All rise! The honorable judge Kerr is presiding.

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Sam: I can’t believe I let you convince me to help you with this plan. You know it’s crazy, right?

Cody: Yeah, that’s what I’m counting on — people thinking I’m crazy.

Sam: Well, I have to admit that your loyalty to Sasha is admirable.

Cody: Thanks, Sam. I don’t hear that word used to describe me, like, ever.

Sam: But you do know that this plan could go sideways in like a million different directions. And if you truly think that they’re drugging Sasha, what if that happens to you, too?

Cody: Look, Sam, this is the only way I can get in to see Sasha and help her out.

[ Elevator bell dings ]

Cody: [ Exhales sharply ] Showtime.

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Dante: Hi. Uh, excuse me. I’m Detective Falconeri with the PCPD. Sasha Gilmore is one of your patients here. I’d like to ask her some questions about her involvement in the stabbing at The Metro Court pool.

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Gladys: I lied.

Nina: You did?

Gladys: Yes. I do have a gambling problem. I was truthful about that. And I do have a huge debt because of gambling. But that’s not why I need the $50,000. I need it because… the doctor who’s treating Sasha at Ferncliff won’t let her out until I pay him.

Nina: What doctor? I’m — Gladys, how am I supposed to believe anything you tell me? You come in here and you tell me you need $50,000 to cover your gambling debt, and now you’re telling me, “oh, no, that money isn’t for my gambling debt. I need it to get Sasha out of Ferncliff.” And how is that even possible? What kind of doctor would prevent her from getting out?

Gladys: It’s complicated.

Nina: Of course it is! Yes! But you better find a way to simplify it because right now, Gladys, there’s no way I’m giving you any money. Who is this doctor?

Gladys: [ Scoffs ] Well… under the heading of “it’s a small world,” turns out he’s one of the people I play poker with.

Nina: Your poker buddy just happens to be your daughter-in-law’s doctor.

Gladys: Yeah. I thought he was a friend. But he’s turned on me and Sasha. He saw an opportunity to squeeze money out of us, and he’s holding Sasha hostage until he gets his money.

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Selina: Your bodyguard said I could come in.

Sonny: Selina, what can I do for you?

Selina: I appreciate you seeing me when we haven’t previously scheduled a meeting.

Sonny: Well, I don’t see you as someone who just drops by for idle chit-chat. My time is important. Your time is important.

Selina: Correct.

Sonny: So, you come to my office, it must be important.

Selina: It is.

Sonny: Okay.

Selina: Unfortunately, I have an unwelcome update for you. The poker game that’s been running in the back room of The Savoy is dead… unless you step in and save it.

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Judge Kerr: Mr. Montgomery, state your case.

Jackson: Thank you, your honor. We’re here today to substantiate the plaintiff’s claim of theft of intellectual property. We have verifiable proof, including blueprints and schematics of the original design of the item in question.

That is not possible!

Jackson: …Along with witness testimony that will back my client’s claim. And we have expert witnesses from the cosmetics industry who will testify as to the incredible similarity between the Deception product and my client’s original idea. Your honor, we contend that we have very strong proof to mount a prima facie case, and we are going to be suing for damages.

Judge Kerr: Thank you, Mr. Montgomery.

Jackson: Thank you.

Judge Kerr: Ms. Vance, what is your response?

[ Elise clears throat ]

Elise: The defense acknowledges the plaintiff’s allegations, but this so-called “verifiable” evidence hasn’t been seen by me or my client. Your honor, this case is the very definition of a frivolous lawsuit. I mean, clearly, the plaintiff has one goal — to coerce a financial settlement to stave off the annoyance of a prolonged and pricey court trial. I move that this case should be dismissed.

Judge Kerr: Mr. Montgomery, Ms. Vance, approach the bench. Let’s see your evidence.

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Nurse Janice: Excuse me. Can I help you?

Dante: Uh, yeah. I’m a detective with the PCPD. I’m here to talk to Sasha Gilmore about the stabbing at Metro Court pool. Follow-up questions.

Nurse Janice: I see. Well, on the good-news front, Sasha hasn’t been violent here.

Dante: That’s great.

Nurse Janice: In fact, she spends most of her time sleeping. But the bad news is she found someone here at Ferncliff to smuggle in illegal drugs.

Dante: S– really?

Nurse Janice: Yes. We don’t know who’s doing it, but we’re putting a stop to it. Sasha really does have the best doctor, but because she’s been using those illegal drugs, she’s set back her overall recovery.

Dante: Okay, well, I especially would like to talk to her now, if that’s okay.

Nurse Janice: Yeah. That room right there. If she’s awake.

Dante: Thank you. Sasha? Sasha. Can you hear me?

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Dr. Brooks: So, Ms. McCall, you have medical power of attorney for Mr. Bell?

Sam: I do.

Cody: Yeah, I mean, I certainly wouldn’t have made this appointment if I were calling the shots! I think this whole thing’s stupid!

Sam: See? It’s the little outbursts like that that I’m talking about. That’s why we’re here. Cody has been a very close friend of the family for a really long time, and he’s just acting out of character lately. Very erratic. It’s like he’s putting himself in dangerous situations on purpose.

Dr. Brooks: Like what? Do you have some examples?

Sam: Well, he walks in traffic whether there’s a “walk” sign or not.

Dr. Brooks: A lot of people don’t wait for the proper light to change. You ever been to New York City?

Sam: Yeah, I have. But this isn’t just about Cody being an aggressive walker. It’s almost like he’s pushing the boundaries. The other day, I was in his apartment, and it’s on the seventh floor, and I turned around for a second, and he was climbing out the window on the ledge. And it’s a very narrow ledge.

Dr. Brooks: Cody. Do you want to say something for yourself? Are you having a difficult time?

Cody: I just, uh — I really don’t want to be here right now.

Dr. Brooks: Here in my office or in the hospital in general?

Cody: No. I don’t want to be on this planet anymore. I mean, what’s the point?

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Nina: What makes this man think he could extort money from you when you don’t have any?

Gladys: Through Sasha. H-h-he knows I had access to her accounts, and he wants me to use her money to pay him off.

Nina: Why don’t we just go to the head of the hospital? Or we could go to the cops.

Gladys: Oh! Mnh. Oh. [ Chuckles ] I’m afraid of the impact that would have on Sasha. I mean, the cops would just think that we were getting her out of Ferncliff so she could claim that she had a bad day when she stabbed Cody. And they would still charge her with attempted murder.

Nina: Yeah.

Gladys: [ Stammers ] But, you know, she wasn’t herself that day. Between the strain of the interview and psycho Cody Bell, it was all too much, and Sasha just…cracked.

Nina: I don’t buy it. Sasha’s been fine. Something else must have been going on.

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Sonny: Since Curtis was shot, I know he can’t run The Savoy on a day-to-day basis, but he’s got a great staff, and they’re gonna be able to keep the lights on till he comes back.

Selina: Maybe. If that was what was happening. But instead, Curtis’ father, Marshall, stepped in, and he doesn’t know anything about running a successful nightclub. The first thing he did was to ban the backroom poker game. I was hoping you could have a word with him… explain the situation… let him know the poker game is good for The Savoy.

Sonny: [ Sighs ] I’m not gonna say anything to Marshall, and neither are you. He’s going through some health issues right now that I know all too well. His son was paralyzed. So if he wants to shut down the poker game at The Savoy, that’s the end of that story. And I’m gonna be very unhappy if I get reports that you’re interfering with Marshall or Curtis.

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Selina: My deepest apologies, Sonny. It was not my intention to offend you.

Sonny: Maybe not, but you did. I’m very protective of Curtis and his dad.

Selina: What happened to Curtis is tragic. From what I read in The Invader, the police don’t believe he was the intended victim. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, that being said, the future of The Savoy is in doubt, with or without the backroom poker game.

Sonny: [ Sighs ] Maybe, maybe not. But that’s up to Curtis and his family to decide. I’ve never asked you about your dealings with Curtis, and I’m not asking you right now. What I’m saying is… do not pressure Curtis or his family.

Selina: Me? Pressure anyone? That’s really not my style.

Sonny: Do not play naive with me, Selina. I know you better.

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Gladys: All I know is Sasha met with the doctor and he told her she was improving, but, um, then he must have started messing with her head.

Nina: Wait. Are you telling me that this doctor was playing mind games and messing with Sasha’s medication?

Gladys: I don’t know. Probably.

Nina: Why?! Well, maybe to slow down her progress and recovery so you would remain her guardian and you could pay him from Sasha’s bank account?

Gladys: I-I believe that was his plan, yeah.

Nina: What did he do to mess with her head? Gladys, what did this doctor do?

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Sam” Ow. Oh. Ohh! I am…so sorry.

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Dr. Brooks: I asked your friend to give us some privacy, Cody, because I want you to feel 100% comfortable with me. You can tell me anything. So I have to ask — are you having suicidal thoughts?

Cody: Suicidal thoughts? No. No. I wouldn’t go that far. I mean, more like, uh — I don’t know — suicidal impulses?

Dr. Brooks: Okay. I’m not sure I understand the difference.

Cody: Well, I think if somebody is having, like, suicidal thoughts, they’d be more proactive, you know? Like, they’d go online to research “how long can I leave my car in an enclosed garage before it kills me,” or, “how many pills do I take of whatever drug before I can kill myself with it?” [ Chuckles ] You know? Yeah.

Dr. Brooks: And you’re not having those thoughts?

Cody: No! No. No.

Dr. Brooks: So how do you define a “suicidal impulse”?

Cody: I don’t know. I guess, you know, it’s kind of like what Sam said, you know? Um, maybe like crossing the street without having a “walk” sign. It’s not like I planned it out. I was just sitting at a street corner and the sign said “don’t walk,” and then all of a sudden this thought flashed in my brain. It was like, “well, what would happen if you did walk? I mean, what are the actual chances of a car hitting you?” And, uh, so I walked in traffic, you know? But I didn’t get hit by a car. And I just kept walking, you know? It’s not like I stayed at the intersection just crossing until a car hit me. [ Laughs ]

Dr. Brooks: When you walked against the “don’t walk” signal, how did that make you feel?

Cody: Um, a little high, I guess, from it. You know? The adrenaline rush from beating the system. What’s the — what’s that old phrase? You know, the bigger the risk, bigger reward. It was like that. And with any high… you got to do something bigger to feel it again. I mean, that’s — that’s the only reason I went out my window onto my ledge, ’cause that was way riskier.

Dr. Brooks: How did that make you feel?

Cody: Like the closer to death, the higher the high. And, uh, sometimes maybe it’d be better to… just go for it.

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Elise: Your honor, whatever evidence Mr. Montgomery is introducing to you, I have had little opportunity to review.

Judge Kerr: Ms. Vance, this is not a trial — just a preliminary hearing as I consider the merits of this potential case. If it is to go to trial, you will have plenty of time to examine the plaintiff’s evidence.

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Gladys: I don’t know exactly what the doctor is doing. We have to get Sasha out of there.

Nina: Anyone who would use a human being to extort money needs to be stopped! Give me his number.

Gladys: I can’t.

Nina: Gladys… get this doctor on the phone right now.

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Sam: I am so, so sorry. [ Chuckles ] I’m usually not this klutzy.

Dr. Montague: No, no. It’s alright, really. I was due for an upgrade on my phone anyway, so you might have actually done me a favor.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sam: Gladys. That’s an unusual name.

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Dr. Brooks: Cody, as a medical professional, if I think someone is suicidal, I’m obligated to take certain actions.

Cody: I don’t care! I’m not afraid! I’ve never been afraid!

Dr. Brooks: [ Sighs ] Can you help me understand why your family friend, Ms. McCall, who has your power of attorney, was worried enough about you to schedule this appointment to have you evaluated?

Cody: I don’t know, man. Sam likes to worry.

Dr. Brooks: Perhaps. But the more important question is, in this instance, does she have a good reason to be worried?

Cody: Okay. Look. I — [ Sighs ] I used to make a living as a stuntman, right? Um… I’ve jumped off horses. I’ve jumped out of a speeding car. I’ve, uh — [ Chuckles ] I’ve jumped off of pretty much everything. But my specialty was, um… was skydiving out of planes. And, um… sometimes when I would be getting ready to jump out of a plane, I would… I’d wonder if I had — had the guts to — to jump and not pull my chute. Because then, I… wouldn’t have to struggle anymore… and I wouldn’t have to think about anything ever again. I wouldn’t have to worry about anything ever again. Everything would just be quiet. Everything would just be — just be over. [ Sniffles ]

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Selina: I hear what you’re saying, Sonny. You found my answers lacking. And I want to make up for it.

Sonny: I think I’ve made myself clear at this point. Uh, you need to be transparent. I w– I want to know where you’re going for business, who you’re doing business with. If there’s any outside players coming into Port Charles doing business through you, I need to know that! Do you understand what I’m saying?

Selina: No one has reached out to me. I promise you that.

Sonny: Okay.

Selina: And if anybody does, you’ll be the first person to know.

Sonny: [ Laughs ] Okay. I’m surprised to hear you say that.

Selina: Why is that?

Sonny: Well, because you’re smart. You’re a sharp businesswoman. And usually sharp businesswomen have, you know — they have — they have something to fall back on, a deal on the side.

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Judge Kerr: From what I’ve seen, there’s enough evidence to justify a trial. We will allow a discovery period, and the case can proceed. I set the trial to begin six months from today.

[ Gavel bangs ]

Bailiff: All rise!

Lucy: Six — six months? What just happened?!

Elise: Well, I can’t answer that question until I’m able to examine whatever evidence Jackson submitted.

Lucy: Six months. Do you understand? We — we will be ruined. Deception will be ruined!

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[ Telephone rings ]

Sonny: Yeah. Send him in.

[ Receiver clicks ]

Selina: Does that mean our conversation is over?

Sonny: Well, I don’t think you got anything else to tell me, so, yeah, it’s over.

Selina: You know where to find me.

Dante: Hey — oh. Hey. Sorry. I didn’t know I was interrupting. I can wait out in the restaurant for you.

Sonny: No, don’t worry about it ’cause Ms. Wu and i were just having a conversation. Don’t worry about it. We’re done.

Selina: Until the next time.

Sonny: Mm-hmm.

Selina: Detective Falconeri.

Dante: Hm.

Selina: I do hope you find out who was responsible for shooting Curtis Ashford. What happened to him is such a tragedy.

Dante: Yeah. Yeah. Safe to say everyone at the PD is anxious to crack that one.

Selina: Good luck.

Dante: Hm. Well, Gabe said you were in a meeting. I didn’t know someone was actually in the room with you and that it was Selina Wu. Don’t suppose you want to tell me what you guys were discussing?

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Gladys: He’s not answering. I’ll call back in a few minutes.

Nina: I’m gonna call Sonny.

Gladys: Please don’t! What do I have to do to convince you? This is the only way. Pay the monster off, and we get our girl back. The last time I saw Sasha, she was in very bad shape. It took her a long time to even recognize me. I-I mean, for a second, I thought she was doing better until… she asked me if Brando was with me. So, please, Nina. I know how much you care about Sasha. You have to give me the money.

Nina: No, this is crazy. This is — this is crazy. This doctor needs to be stopped. I’m gonna go talk to Sonny.

Gladys: Oh, no, no! You will do no such thing!

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Sam: Again, I am so, so sorry about spilling my coffee and making you miss your call.

Dr. Montague: Not a problem. Oh. Here. You know, if you don’t mind me asking, what brings you to the hospital?

Sam: Oh, a friend of mine is here for a visit, and I-I said I’d stay and wait.

Dr. Montague: Well, that’s nice of you.

Sam: Yeah, I just wish I would have brought a deck of cards or something. I get so bored just waiting around.

Dr. Montague: Cards, do you say?

Sam: Yeah.

Dr. Montague: And what is your game of choice?

Sam: Poker.

Dr. Montague: You can always play poker on your phone. Plenty of options online.

Sam: Oh, no, no. I’ve tried that. I just — I don’t like it. I like actually feeling the cards in my hands.

Dr. Montague: So do I. You know, I play in this, um –in this regular game. It’s a lot of fun. And if you’re a good player… you actually might be able to win some good money, not that you heard that from me.

Sam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah.

Dr. Montague: Um… I know business cards are really old-fashioned, but, uh, I’m just not a guy who likes to put his entire life on his phone —

Sam: Because you never know when someone might spill coffee on it, am I right? Smart.

Dr. Montague: So here’s my card. It’s got my cellphone and my e-mail. Drop me a line, and I’ll get you into that game.

Sam: Thank you. It’s nice meeting you.

Dr. Montague: You too.

Nurse: Oh, excuse me. But you’re Cody Bell’s health proxy, right?

Sam: Yes, I-I am. Sam McCall.

Nurse: Dr. Brooks is ready to speak to you about your friend.

Sam: Okay.

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Tracy: Well, that went just about as well as we could have hoped for.

Jackson: Are you happy?

Tracy: Happy? I’m practically giddy.

Jackson: Good. I’m not gonna kid you. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re off to a really great start.

Okay, well, all we have to do is wait for Elise to go through all of Tracy’s evidence. Hopefully, once she’s done that, she can convince the judge that the evidence is fake and get the lawsuit dropped. Right?

Yeah. I mean, Elise is an excellent attorney. I’m sure she’ll come up with a plan once she’s seen all the evidence.

No one is more shocked about this evidence than me. I think we all walked into court today assuming this case would have no merit because it was fraud. Now, once I get my hands on this so-called evidence, I can make a plan for our next step.

Okay. Good. So what about the Deceptor? Six months is a long time. We at least can keep selling it, right?

Elise: I’m afraid not. Since Judge Kerr believes this lawsuit has merit, you’ll have to freeze all sales on the Deceptor.

Lucy: We c– we can’t do that. If we can’t sell the Deceptor, then Deception is not gonna last. We don’t even know what the outcome of this trial is gonna be. Look, my company — that stock is tanking. And if we have to adhere to this… we can’t do it. You don’t understand. I really believe that Deception will go bankrupt.

[ Chuckles ] Ah. Okay. Could you just let me know what sort of evidence you were able to dummy up to make believable so the judge was fooled? Because, to me, this seems like malicious harassment.

Tracy: You’re wrong, Lucy. There is nothing malicious about this lawsuit, and there’s no harassment. As usual, you are the architect of your own disaster.

Lucy: [ Chuckles ] And what does that mean?

Tracy: [ Inhales sharply ] It means your uncanny ability to attract scandal like a magnet. Remember CoeCoe Cosmetics? Basically a Ponzi scheme. And now the intellectual property theft of… the Deceptor. So I am happy to tell you that this can all be resolved quickly and quietly.

Lucy: [ Chuckles ] Meaning?

Tracy: Well, meaning the lawsuit can all go away. No trial. No nasty publicity.

Lucy: Do you want to just spit it out? Do you just want to tell me? Just say it. What do you want from me?

Tracy: 75% of Deception.

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Lucy: Ah.Of my company?! That would just leave 25% for us.

Tracy: Ohh! Good math work, Lucy! Think of it. If this goes to trial and you lose, you get zero percent. So, as good at math as you are, you must realize that 25% is, in fact, more than zero percent. Job well done, Jackson.

Jackson: Thank you, Tracy. Elise. Call me.

Brook Lynn: I really need to talk to my grandmother.

Jackson: Tracy, what are you still doing here? I thought you said you had a meeting to get to.

Tracy: I do. I just want to send this e-mail first.

Jackson: Okay. That better not be you continuing to search for some local attorney to handle this.

[ Both chuckle ]

Tracy: Not after the bang-up job you did today. No need, friend.

Jackson: Good to hear. Good to hear. You know, it’s too bad the judge set the start date for the trial out six months. I was taking a real liking to that pool at the Metro Court. Have a wonderful day.

[ Scoffs ] Yep. Knew that was coming. If the judge seemed to think there was enough evidence to go to trial, that means Ms. Quartermaine must have plenty of documents about the development of the Deceptor. How would Tracy even be able to get her hands on such proprietary material?

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Sonny: Dante, what part of my business life do we usually talk about?

Dante: Well, when I was undercover working for you, you told me all sorts of stuff, but now you just talk about coffee importing.

Sonny: Well, Selina wasn’t here talking about coffee.

Dante: Okay. I guess I won’t ask you any more questions about that, then.

Sonny: You’ve always been very smart.

Dante: Yeah, I have.

Sonny: Yeah.

Dante: I’m not here to argue with you or talk about Selina Wu.

Sonny: What brings you by?

Dante: Sasha.

Sonny: What happened?

Dante: You care about her… and the news isn’t good.

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Sasha: [ Gasps ] Please, Janice! Don’t let dr. Montague near me!

Nurse Janice: What? Sasha, what are you talking about? This isn’t me. Don’t you get it?! I am like this because he’s drugging me!

Sasha: [ Breathing shakily ]

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Nina: Gladys… Sonny considers Sasha to be his family. We need to get him involved.

Gladys: No! No. If we tell Sonny that my gambling debts are a small reason why Sasha is in so much trouble, do you know what he’ll do to me? At best, he’ll send me packing from Port Charles. And I don’t even want to think about the worst thing is that he would do.

But, plus — Sonny is powerful, but he doesn’t have a magic wand. He can’t snap his fingers and get her out of Ferncliff. She’s there under a doctor’s orders.

Nina: Well, Sonny is a very, very persuasive man. I want you to stop evading, and I want you to tell me this doctor’s name!

Gladys: I’m not telling you that.

Nina: You’re saying to me that this man is hurting — hurting Sasha, and you won’t even tell me his name?! How do I even know what you’re saying to me is true? You could be making this entire story up so — so you can pay your gambling debts!

Nina: Is you r life beiaking this up.

Gladys: Sasha is genuinely in trouble. But if I tell you the doctor’s name, the first thing you’re gonna do is tell Sonny. And I know how Sonny operates. Sasha’s doctor will mysteriously disappear, and then she’ll be at the mercy of whoever’s been helping him. And I don’t even know who all is involved in this scheme. It could take months for us to get Sasha out of Ferncliff, but we might lose her before that. Please, Nina. You have to believe me.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Nina: You answer that call.

[ Ringing continues ]

[ Ringing stops ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

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Dr. Montague: [ Scoffs ] Gladys, you should know by now it’s never a smart decision to ignore my calls. Your account is now past due. I expect payment in full by the end of the day.

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Wait call 1h everything that Tracy presented, but don’t you think it seems like, the way the judge reacted, they already had all our research, all our development? How could that happen? How?

You know what we got to do? We’ll talk to Spinelli. We’ll find out maybe in this crazy world there’s some sort of software where an outsider could actually spy on our most secret part of the Deceptor.

Maxie: What if it wasn’t an outside job?

Lucy: What do you mean?

Maxie: What if it was an inside job?

Lucy: Gladys? She doesn’t have the savvy to be able to hack —

Maxie: I’m not talking about Gladys.

Lucy: Okay. Who?

Maxie: Brook Lynn. Lucy, don’t you remember when she confessed to downloading all of the Deceptor information onto a flash drive for some social-media campaign?

Lucy: You’re right. She told us she downloaded all the Deceptor secrets onto that drive.

Brook Lynn: Maxie was swamped when she was called away from her desk, and I was just trying to be proactive, so I used her computer to download the files.

Files on a shared drive that you had absolutely no access to!

Brook Lynn: I-I didn’t put two and two together that the information was under lock and key.

Do you know the two words “trade secret”?

Trade secrets. That’s what it is. Do you know what would happen if our competitors got ahold of this information?! We could kiss our cash cow bye-bye!

Lucy: She — she acknowledged — she took that flash drive home with her.

Maxie: Look. I know it has to be Brook Lynn. But… I just — it doesn’t sound like something she would do. And I trust her with my life.

Lucy: I know. I know. You know what? It doesn’t sound like something she would do, unless her unscrupulous grandmother was holding something over her head.

Ladies, if you want your mole, look no further. I mean, it’s obvious. Brook Lynn has been working behind the scenes with Tracy.

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Dante: I tell you, seeing Sasha like that, it’s tough. She’s, uh… I mean, completely out of it. A-and apparently the nurse says someone’s smuggling in illegal drugs for her. That sounds bad, right?

Sonny: Yeah. That’s not a good thing. So…

Dante: [ Sighs ] I mean, she is Brando’s widow. I consider her family. Look at everything that she’s been through. And I know from my own bipolar that if you got — if you got mental-health issues, you can crash at any time. You don’t need a reason. But I talked to — I talked to Sasha just before she had her breakdown, and she seemed good. So if somebody triggered her…

Sonny: I’m gonna call. I’m gonna call.

Dante: Wait. H-hold on.

No. Just I’m — look. I know you’re gonna do what you’re gonna do. I understand. But let me — let me do what I got to do. I’ll make some calls. I-I-I’ll look into this. And I’ll let you know what I find out.

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Gladys: The quickest, cleanest way to end this is to give me the money to pay Sasha’s doctor. Once he has the money, he will let Sasha be released from Ferncliff. Isn’t that what matters most? Bringing Sasha home.

Nina: Sonny’s dealing with so much already. He shouldn’t have to worry about the disaster you created for Sasha, if any of this is even true.

Gladys: It’s true.

Nina: Alright. I’ll give you the money. But it’s for Sasha’s doctor. That’s all. Do you understand me? And if this doctor doesn’t release Sasha or if she’s harmed in any way, I promise you, Gladys, that Sonny is gonna be all over this and all over you.

Gladys: It — it’ll work out. I swear. And — [ Sighs ] I can’t thank you enough, Nina. I promise I will repay you somehow.

Nina: I won’t hold my breath.

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Sam: Okay. Here’s the paperwork that you need. I really hope my friend can get the help that he needs here. Okay, Cody, I think that your stay at Ferncliff is gonna be really good for you. Just listen to what the nurses and doctors have to say, okay? And if your plan goes sideways… and hurts Sasha… I will kill you.

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Dr. Montague: Janice. How is our Sasha doing this afternoon?

Nurse Janice: Not very well, I’m afraid.

Dr. Montague: Why? What’s happening now?

Nurse Janice: She’s showing signs of paranoia.

Dr. Montague: How so?

Nurse Janice: She told me you were deliberately drugging her.

Dr. Montague: Well, thank you for telling me that, Janice. Sadly, Sasha is continuing to deteriorate.

Nurse Janice: Isn’t there anything else we can do to help her?

Dr. Montague: Yes. Yes. And we will. It’s time for drastic measures.

Nurse Janice: No. No, no, no. No. Please. Please leave me alone.

Dr. Montague: I’m afraid that’s not possible, Sasha. You see, once someone becomes my patient, I’m with them till the very end.

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Lucy: No, no. No, no, no. Just listen to me, okay? I need you to get over to the courthouse pronto. I don’t care what you’re doing. Just drop everything. You don’t understand. My life is at stake.

Okay, Lucy has the best representation for us, so it’s all gonna be okay. Besides, today is just a preliminary hearing to see if this case is even gonna move forward.

You seem pretty optimistic.

I am. I am. This is a good opportunity to smoke out the mastermind who’s behind this and shut them down for good.

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Portia: I can’t tell you how much it means to me — finally having you home.

Curtis: Yeah, well, I know it’s not gonna be easy on any of us, but, um…I know we’ll figure it out.

And we’re all here for you.

[ Sighs ] I know. Okay. Let’s do it. Okay.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Welcome home, dad!

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Carly: Here you go. Here is your breakfast. Enjoy. [ Laughs ]

Hi!

Michael: You got a real flair for this.

Carly: I do. And you know what? It runs in the family. Great-Aunt Ruby. She ran this place for decades.

Michael: I love that you and Bobbie kept it in our family.

Carly: Me too. It’s so good to see you!

Ohh!

Carly: Thank you so much for coming by.

Michael: Yeah, of course. So, why’d you want to see me?

Carly: Well, I may have come up with a way to get Drew out of Pentonville.

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Cyrus: Can I interest you in a little soul cleansing? This book will help lead you to the Lord, and all your prayers will be answered, if only you ask.

Drew: Yeah, well, thank you, but I’m looking for a book on rivers in upstate New York, so I can do a little kayaking.

Cyrus: Doesn’t that make you long for a world you can’t be part of?

Drew: Gives me something to look forward to when I get out of here.

Cyrus: In the meantime, how fortunate for you that you’re under Sonny’s protection.

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Sonny: Brick. How was your flight?

Brick: Long. Too long. It’s good to see you, though.

Sonny: Want some coffee?

Brick: Sure. Anything strong.

Sonny: It’s all I got.

Brick: So I’ll take it.

Sonny: Do you have an update?

Brick: Oh, I do. That spy that was planted in your home?

Sonny: Mm-hmm.

Brick: It’s not gonna be a problem for you any longer.

---

[ Door opens ]

Janice: Sasha? How are you feeling today?

Sasha: [ Shivering ] So cold. My head is throbbing. Everything hurts. Please. Do something.

Janice: Um…oh. Here’s another blanket. You really need to stay hydrated. You think you can drink some water?

Sasha: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I think so.

Janice: Okay. Here you go.

Sasha: [ Gasps ]

Janice: I’ll be back to check in on you and give you something for that headache.

Sasha: Mm-hmm.

---

Nina: No, I don’t want to drop the two-page Deception ad. Why? Because it’s my magazine and I say it stays! Oh. Can you hold for a second? Thanks.

[ Beep ]

Nina: Listen. I asked you to hold all my calls until I was finished. Yeah. Just send her in. Thanks.

[ Beep ]

Nina: Listen. I’m gonna have to call you right back. Okay.

[ Door opens ]

Gladys: I understand that congratulations are in order? I am so happy for you and Sonny. And, you know, this practically makes us family now. Let me — let me see that rock.

Nina: Uh, Gladys, uh, if you have something that you need to talk to me about, I am so sorry, but I’m extremely busy right now, so if you see my assistant, she’ll set something up.

[ Suspenseful music plays ]

Gladys: We have to talk now. It’s a matter of life and death.

---

Trina: You look great, Dad. And handsome, as always. Isn’t he, Mom?

Portia: Mm-hmm!

And you look really fit! You must be really excited to be home.

Oh. Come in. Come in. Look.

[ Doors close ]

Curtis: Moved some things around.

We opened some things up a bit for you.

Trina: Mom, we should have gotten rid of that coffee table a long time ago. I love the open space.

Oh, and wait till you see what we did to your room. You’re gonna love it. Go check it out.

Curtis: Okay.

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Lucy: Hey, Team Deception. Are we ready and able to kick this ridiculous lawsuit out on its keister? Because if we don’t have the Deceptor to sell, then our company… is gone.

Where’s our lawyer?

Lucy: Oh. Uh… I let her go.

You did what?! Why would you do that?

Lucy: Uh, well, because, obviously, if we lose this lawsuit, we’re not gonna have the money to pay her. We can’t afford her.

Lucy, we — we need representation!

Lucy: I know. I know. Don’t worry. I got somebody new. I got the best.

Well, you just fired the best, so who did you get?

Lucy: Uh, Martin. He, uh — he agreed to do it pro bono.

Oh. Okay. Great. Great. Where is he?

Lucy: At the last minute, he flew the coop.

What does that mean?

Lucy: I don’t know what it means. He had to do something with Valentin. Look. Don’t worry, though. I-I-I-I have a plan. We just have to stay focused and have hope and… come on. Come on, team. Let’s stay positive.

This is really bad. Okay? How are we supposed to halt the case if we don’t have representation?!

---

Carly: So, I have Diane checking to see if she can argue that the judge in Drew’s case was biased.

Michael: B-biased in what way?

Carly: Well, that Judge Kim had a reason for going against Drew’s plea deal, or that he has a pattern of being hard on white-collar crimes.

Michael: I don’t care. I’ll take whatever Diane can find at this point.

And if she can find anything?

Carly: Well, she’s gonna have another judge review the whole case, and hopefully he can reduce the sentence or commute the whole damn thing.

Michael: [ Sighs ] Well, if anyone can do it, it’s Diane.

Carly: Yeah. I hope it works out for Drew’s sake. I hope so because she is our only chance.

Michael: Look, Mom. Hey. No matter what happens… Drew is strong. He can handle himself. He’ll be okay.

Carly: I-I know he’s strong mentally. I’m just really worried about him physically. I mean, he was already put in solitary confinement because he got in a fight. What if somebody else comes after him?

Michael: That won’t happen. Drew is under Sonny’s protection.

Carly: Yeah.

---

Drew: Stay out of my business, Cyrus.

Cyrus: I am deeply sorry. Have I spoken amiss?

Drew: Look. Just — skip all this, all the — all the flowery gestures, and just tell me whatever it is you obviously want me to know.

Cyrus: I really do appreciate your bluntness. Book was reminded in no uncertain terms that you are not to be touched. It was made crystal clear to him that you are under the protection and the watchful eye of Sonny Corinthos.

Drew: And?

Cyrus: Good for you.

Drew: Thanks.

---

Brick: Betty Rutherford is no longer in Port Charles. She flew to Mexico.

Sonny: I just assumed Betty’s job of s-spying on me a-and getting information on the Pikeman deal was finished.

Brick: I think the flash drive I falsified did the trick.

Sonny: Let’s just hope Austin and Mason, or whoever they’re working for, paid her off and said, “Hey. Just stay as far away from Port Charles as you can.”

Brick: Should I arrange to have her brought back?

Sonny: No, they’re hoping that she’s out of my reach, but little do they know she’s not, ’cause I got people in Mexico. If I need to ask her questions, I can find her.

---

Nina: Gladys, take a — take a deep breath. So what is this life-and-death matter?

Gladys: As you know, our poor Sasha is still being treated in Ferncliff.

Nina: Yes, I know that.

Gladys: And you two are pretty close. I-I know how much you care about Sasha, and I-I know how close Sasha and willow are. They’re best friends.

Nina: Yes, they are. Sasha and willow have been through a lot together.

Gladys: A-a-and you have been such a supportive and generous friend to Sasha.

Nina: Well, I love Sasha. However rocky our relationship started out, I’ve come to know her as a very loving and wonderful young woman.

Gladys: I’m so glad to hear you say that. That’s — that’s why I’m coming to you.

Nina: For what?

Gladys: I need $50,000 today to cover Sasha’s medical expenses.

---

Dr. Montague: Hello, Sasha. I’m going to give you something to help take all your pain away.

Sasha: No. No, please. Don’t. I don’t want it! I don’t want it! No! Please don’t! [ Breathing rapidly ]

---

Nina: 50 grand?! Gladys, that’s a very large medical bill, and it’s very unusual that it’s due so quickly.

Gladys: Oh, I know. It’s very upsetting. I mean, you’d think an institution like Ferncliff could wait until she’s better and on her feet before they demanded money.

Nina: Well, Sasha has money. You’re her guardian. So I’m sure that you can use it at your discretion to pay her medical expenses.

Gladys: Under normal circumstances, I could.

Nina: What changed?

Gladys: Well, unfortunately, with the Deception lawsuit, I can’t sell Sasha’s stock.

Nina: Right. The lawsuit. Well, that makes sense that her money would not be accessible right now. I would do anything to help Sasha, but I’m just a little curious. Why didn’t you ask Sonny first? He’s your cousin. He’d be happy to help.

Gladys: Well… [ Chuckles ] As you probably know, Sonny and I don’t have the greatest relationship. And — and money is an uncomfortable subject for us.

Nina: But this money is for Sasha. Right, Gladys? Just tell Sonny what’s going on.

Gladys: Oh, I just figured I’d start with you because, as we said, you’re close to Sasha, and willow is close to Sasha.

Nina: It’s obvious you’re not telling me everything, so, Gladys… if you can’t be honest with me, I’m sorry. I can’t help you.

---

Sonny: Since Betty quit, I’ve been having Mason and Austin followed just in case they go and — and visit their boss.

Brick: Any luck so far?

Sonny: Well, Austin went and vi– he — I don’t know. He was visiting Pentonville. I don’t know who he saw there, but he had a medical bag, like maybe he was doing community service.

Brick: Interesting. I’ll look into it and see what I can find.

Sonny: In the meantime, since we don’t know who they’re both working for, we need to ask ourselves why this person wants information… …on me and Pikeman.

---

Michael: S-so Dex visited the inmate who was fighting Drew and got him sent to solitary, and Dex reminded him that Drew was under Sonny’s protection.

Carly: Yeah, Sonny told me that he sent Dex there to send a message to back off Drew.

Michael: But when did he tell you this?

Carly: Yesterday. He came by here. He knew I was going to Pentonville to visit Drew, but he asked me if I saw Dr. Gatlin-Holt while I was there.

Michael: And what’d you say?

Carly: The truth. I did. Austin crossed through the visiting area carrying his doctor bag, but that was it. Sonny told me to let him know if I remembered anything else. That’s the other reason Dex was at Pentonville.

Michael: Because of Austin?

Carly: He was following him for Sonny.

---

The injustice of this is just horrible. I have a stomach ache. It’s so unfair.

It is unfair. Oh, man. I just don’t get how we have a system that you can try and nab somebody’s hard work, all the hard work we’ve done all this time.

Lucy.

Lucy: Boy. You know what? I’m thinking it’s a grift. That’s what it is. It’s a grift. Someone is out to…

Lucy!

Lucy: …Make a big, fat, quick settlement. That’s what it is. But we’re not gonna be swindled. Deception will not be swindled. It’s just a nuisance lawsuit. That’s what it is. They want cash. They’re gonna exploit us for that and try to tarnish our reputation, but they’re not.

Lucy!

Lucy: What?!

Do — do we have any idea who’s behind this?

Lucy: Uh, no. That’s why we’re here, kind of. Don’t you hate it? I hate it. I hate this. I hate this. I hate this. I hate this. I hate this.

Okay, this is really bad.

Do we at least know when the lawsuit was originally filed with the court?

Nope.

So we’re just completely in the dark?

Uh, yeah. Yep. Yep, we are.

Until the whole nonsense here gets revealed, and then we’re gonna have a very good idea who the culprit is and who we’re up against.

---

Trina: So, what do you think? There’s plenty of room for you.

Curtis: Well, I, uh — yeah, I thank you. You all went through a lot of trouble, and I appreciate it.

Trina: And your room has the best view of the water. You don’t have to deal with the stairs. And did you see that your bathroom has — it’s wheelchair-accessible?

Curtis: It — I did.

Trina: And I picked out towels in your favorite color.

Curtis: Well, you and your mom certainly did an incredible job.

Trina: Well, it was more mom than me. [ Chuckles ]

Marshall: Hey, son, can we, uh, go out to the patio for a minute? I have a few things I want to go over with you — in private.

Curtis: Yeah. Sure, pop.

Hey, babe.

Alright.

Curtis: Patio with my pop. Come on. Hey, pop. What’s up?

Marshall: There’s trouble at the club.

Portia: Trina, honey, I see what you’re trying to do, a-and I appreciate it, but you may be making things worse.

---

Sonny: Austin and Mason could be working for one of my competitors that heard of Pikeman.

Brick: Sonny, the deeper I dive into Pikeman, the more twistier it gets.

Sonny: Well, what’d you find out?

Brick: Pikeman’s had contracts all over the globe with many different governments, including the U.S.

Sonny: The one thing we know for sure — they make a whole lot of money.

Brick: You would know. They paid you generously.

Sonny: Almost cost me my life if it wasn’t for Dex.

Brick: Maybe someone’s trying to get rid of you so they can get the money for themselves.

Sonny: Well, they’re gonna go through a whole lot of trouble to take something I don’t want.

---

When I saw Sonny’s guy visiting Book, I assumed he was delivering a message from Sonny. And Book received it loud and clear.

---

Drew: Look. I never asked for Sonny’s protection.

Cyrus: Cyrus: But you accepted it.

Drew: I consider him a friend of mine. I respect Sonny. But just because I accepted his offer of protection, it doesn’t mean that I am associated with his world.

You don’t want any part of Sonny’s criminal enterprise. I admire your strong principles, but do you really believe you had a choice in the matter? You’re protected whether you accept it or not… which is ironic.

Drew: Why?

Cyrus: Because, by extension, I now have Sonny’s protection, too.

---

Carly: I am happy and relieved that this arrangement is still working, that Dex continues to report back to you about Sonny’s businesses.

Michael: Yeah, whatever Sonny lets Dex in on, he reports it back to me.

Carly: Okay, well, did Dex tell you Sonny’s interest in Austin?

Michael: Well, um, okay. Austin has a cousin named Mason Gatlin.

Carly: Wow.

Michael: Yeah. And, uh, he and Austin were responsible for Betty Rutherford being hired. She’s the nanny who looked after Avery for a while, and now it seems that she was their mole.

Carly: I knew something was going on with her. [ Scoffs ]

Michael: So Sonny set her up in the hopes that she would lead him back to whoever they all work for. Dex’s assignment was to follow Austin. And he did — straight to Pentonville.

Carly: That’s where I saw him.

Michael: Yeah, well, now, apparently, Austin went to another room, so Dex couldn’t see who he was visiting with. But did you see who Austin was talking to?

Carly: No.

Michael: No?

Carly: No, no. I saw him walk through the visiting area carrying his doctor bag. I just assumed he was going to the infirmary. You know what? Maybe Drew could find out.

---

Trina: I was trying to stay positive for Curtis. All the literature that I read says that the attitude is what makes a difference when adapting.

Portia: I know, honey, a-and I love that you read the literature. I really do.

Trina: But I probably made Curtis feel uncomfortable.

Portia: Trina, honey, you had the best of intentions. And Curtis knows that, too. You love your dad, and you are trying to help. But it j– we just can’t push too hard. We got to let him go at his pace. We can’t just pretend like nothing’s changed.

Trina: Yeah.

---

Marshall: Selina circled back to me about buying the club.

Curtis: What’d she say?

Marshall: Well, basically, she said we should sell it to her before it goes out of business. Now, she didn’t come right out and threaten us that she would run us out of business, but that’s the definite implication I got.

Curtis: [ Sighs ] Maybe we should sell it.

Marshall: Son, have you lost your mind?

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Lucy: Jackson Montgomery. So we meet again.

Jackson: Hm. We do.

Lucy: So tell me — whatcha doin’ here?

Jackson: I’m ready for round two with the devious yet somehow… captivating Lucy Coe.

Lucy: Hm! Well, guess what.

Jackson: What?

Lucy: This time, you are on my turf, mister.

Jackson: Mm-hmm. Oh. That’s absolutely intentional. I mean, after all, you and your “sister” came all the way to Pine Valley to break into my safe. I figured the least I could do was make a trek to Port Charles.

Lucy: Okay. Spill it. Just — really. You didn’t come here to have a nice, sweet, little visit. What are you doing here?

Jackson: I’m here for the Deception case… and to make sure my client gets justice.

Lucy: Who’s your client? Who are you representing, Jackson?

Jackson: Well, now, Lucy… that would be telling.

---

Curtis: Pop, the circumstances that made me open The Savoy and dedicate so much hard work to its success have radically changed.

Marshall: Son, The Savoy is your baby.

Curtis: Yeah, I know.

Marshall: Look, look. You — you just need a little more time to regroup. That’s all.

Curtis: Sometimes the best thing a successful person can do is walk away and cut their losses.

Marshall: W-we could work through this. You understand? We could make this work. I-I could run the club until you’re ready to come back. We’ll — we’ll call it a father-and-son venture.

Curtis: I’m not even sure I want to go back to it.

Marshall: Sure you do. Come on.

Curtis: No, no. I mean, I get it. It’s good to have a dream, but my dream of opening a nightclub has been realized. Maybe it’s time for me to move on.

Marshall: Okay. Okay. Ultimately, it’s your decision. I’m not gonna push you. But I hope you’ll reconsider.

---

Trina: I was coming on way too strong. I was over the top. I feel terrible.

Portia: Trina, honey, you did nothing wrong.

Trina: I made Curtis feel uncomfortable. That’s the exact opposite of what I was trying to do.

Portia: But Curtis felt the love, honey. And that’s all that really matters. You made him feel very welcome. [ Chuckles ] But now I just think we need to give him a little bit of room. We need to let him settle a bit. I’m trying to find the balance, too. It’s…so many adjustments that we have to make. But we all love each other. And we’re gonna get through it together. As a family.

Trina: Okay.

Portia: My sweet girl. Aww.

---

Lucy: You know, I need to tell you something.

Jackson: Hm?

Lucy: Your client is a big, fat liar.

Jackson: Oh, my.

Lucy: Obviously, he or she is just trying to exploit Deception’s huge success.

Jackson: Or — or perhaps claim what is rightfully theirs. Hm. What do you think about that?

Lucy: [ Chuckles ] I don’t think much of it ’cause we’re gonna win. And I’ll tell you why. Do you want to know why?

Jackson: Why is that? Oh, gosh, yes.

Lucy: Okay. We did not steal the Deceptor.

Jackson: I hope that’s the truth, Lucy. I really do. I guess time will tell. Hm.

Lucy: Speaking of time, where’s your client? [ Chuckles ] Maybe they’re a bit afraid to show their scheming face.

Jackson: Oh, my client will be here. Don’t you worry about that.

[ Door opens ]

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Janice: [ Sighs ] I’m so glad she’s sleeping. She was in a lot of pain earlier. Poor thing.

Dr. Montague: She’ll get the rest she needs.

Janice: Doctor, I don’t think she’s improving. She seems to be getting worse.

Dr. Montague: Her case was pretty severe when she was admitted. These kinds of recoveries take some time.

Janice: Maybe this isn’t the right facility for her. Maybe she should be transferred to a private hospital where she can get more personalized care?

---

Gladys: Okay. You want honesty?

Nina: That’s always best.

Gladys: I…got roped into a little poker game that I thought would be just a bit of fun. But…what started off as a few friendly hands of poker turned into a losing streak, and I dug myself into a hole.

Nina: [ Stammers ] Wait. Just let me make sure that I-I’m understanding what you’re telling me. This $50,000 is — is not about Sasha or her medical bills. You need the money to pay off your gambling debt?!

Gladys: But I’m getting better.

Nina: At cards?

Gladys: No, I am in treatment. I am going to gamblers anonymous. I just need this one loan to get out of a tight spot. A really tight spot.

Nina: And you came to me because Deception’s stock was frozen because of the lawsuit, so if the lawsuit wasn’t pending, you intended to use Sasha’s money to pay off your gambling debt?

---

Sonny: Pikeman came to me originally because, you know, they wanted to use my territory to run their merchandise through Port Charles.

Brick: I remember. They went through Valentin Cassadine, right?

Sonny: Yeah, so a man I don’t trust. But the money was so good for the first shipment. A-and you told me that, you know, there were major players. Known globally. So that’s why I agreed to do it. And as promised, the money I made for the deal was incredible, but the money came at a cost… and I’m not sure the risk is worth the reward anymore.

---

Elise, hi.

Lucy: What are you doing here? I fired you.

Maxie: I know. I rehired her.

Good job, Maxie.

Lucy: Okay. Actually, that is really good. I do not think Scott is coming.

Okay, well, it’s gonna be fine because Elise is gonna get this case thrown out on its rear right where it belongs, right, Elise?

Elise: I’ll do my best. Jackson Montgomery.

Jackson: Elise Vance.

Elise: So…you’re representing the client suing Deception.

Jackson: I am.

Elise: Well, this should be a slam dunk.

Jackson: Oh, I think so. Uh, for me. Y-you meant for you? No, no.

Elise: Hm!

Jackson: Hey, listen. I understand you took another shot at being the D.A. here in Port Charles, huh? Yeah. It’s got to be tough, falling on your face like that twice.

Elise: Hm. I’m surprised you’re still allowed to practice after that little incident in Pine Valley. When was that?

Jackson: Uh, 20 years ago, Elise. You were a child.

Elise: Mm-hmm.

Jackson: It’s ancient history.

Elise: What kind of scheme is your client trying to pull here?

Jackson: No scheme. Lucy Coe’s guilty of theft of intellectual property.

Lucy: Oh, yoo-hoo! Guess what. I’m right here. I-I can hear you. The only thing I am guilty of is making an excellent product that all our customers just love.

Mm-hmm. Yeah.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Elise: Let me handle this.

Hello?

Elise: Maxie, I have the updated documents you e-mailed me.

Great. I brought the originals.

Elise: Okay, well, this should be a piece of cake, as long as it’s as you say and someone’s just out for a quick and easy payday.

That’s exactly what it is. Cross my heart.

Well, who would be stupid enough to sue? I mean, it’s obvious that you have the receipts and the proof that you invented the Deceptor.

---

Marshall: Gotta get over to G.H. My band booked a gig playing for some patients.

Alright. I’ll see you later tonight?

Yeah. Alright.

Curtis: Let me go, Portia.

Portia: I-I don’t understand.

Curtis: Literally. Let…me go.

Portia: I think you’re talking crazy. I’m not gonna let you go.

Curtis: It’s not your decision. It’s mine.

Portia: No, no.

Curtis: Mnh-mnh.

Portia: No, no. Y-you don’t know what you’re saying right now. You —

Curtis: I know exactly what I’m saying! I don’t want to see you again!

Curtis: Hey. Babe. Can I just say that… I apologize for the way I spoke to you at the hospital. I was wrong, and you didn’t deserve that.

Portia: Thank you. I really appreciate that. I know that you were going through a lot, so…

Curtis: Well, Marshall is off to the hospital. Trina —

Portia: She went to go see Spencer. And it’s just you and me.

Curtis: And the wheelchair.

---

Carly: I mean, with Drew inside Pentonville, he could ask around and see who Austin was visiting.

Michael: Look, Mom, I don’t think we should get Drew involved. He’s got enough to deal with right now just trying to survive in that place.

Carly: You’re right. What was I thinking? I mean, I feel like Drew’s already a marked man because he saved Cyrus’ life.

Michael: Just, you know, asking questions, especially if Austin was making a delivery to his boss, will put Drew in even more danger.

---

Drew: You know, I don’t want to speak for Sonny, but I think it’s pretty safe to assume he would not lift a finger to protect you.

Cyrus: But you would. And you have. Not only did you perform CPR and keep me alive, but you stepped in to defend me from Book. You had no reason to beyond Christian charity. You’re a noble man, Drew.

Drew: I just don’t like watching an old man get beat up, no matter how much I despise you.

Cyrus: Nevertheless, I have a feeling you’d do it again, wouldn’t you? Whether you despise me or not.

Drew: I would.

Cyrus: And that speaks to the man you are. The kind of man I’m trying to be.

---

Gladys: I would have paid Sasha back.

Nina: I can’t help you.

Gladys: I came clean with you. I was honest with you about why I need the money.

Nina: Either you find the courage to go to Sonny and tell him exactly what’s going on and ask him for the money or you deal with your debt by yourself.

Gladys: Nina, please. I’m asking you —

Nina: Go! Get out of my office! I have work to do! Go!

---

[ Cellphone rings ]

Gladys: Hello?

Dr. Montague: We have a little problem.

Gladys: What did you do? Is Sasha worse?

Dr. Montague: Well, there’s talk that Sasha may need more personalized care and should be transferred to another facility — away from my attentive and gentle care here at Ferncliff. And we both know what that means if it happens.

Gladys: W-what are you gonna do?

Dr. Montague: Well, I’m gonna have to make sure that Sasha is in no condition to talk. So if you want Sasha out, I want my money — all of it — in two days.

---

Portia: Curtis.

Curtis: [ Sighs ] I-I know. I know it was pretty dark. But it’s true. I’m not saying I’m gonna push you away again, because I won’t. But it’s time that we come to the realization about what we can and can’t do. I’m feeling just a bit overwhelmed right now thinking about what I’m losing.

Portia: Look. I can’t even imagine what you’re feeling right now. But I love you, sweetheart.

Curtis: I can’t love you back.

Portia: You do. You do, honey. I know that you do.

Curtis: Baby, that’s not what I’m talking about. I… I just can’t physically love you back.

Portia: Well, I don’t know what kind of woman you think you married… but I’m here for you. And I promise you that we’re gonna get through this. Together.

---

Brook Lynn: Grandmother! What are you doing here?

Maxie: Tracy, it’s so nice of you to come and support Brook Lynn. And all of us, for that matter. It’s been a really challenging time at Deception. And to be honest, it’ll look good to the judge if he sees someone like you in our corner.

Lucy: I actually agree with you, Maxie. Thank you, Tracy. I mean, it’s nice of you. I’m glad you could put all those decades of our nitpicking and bad blood behind us and be here to lend aid in this horribly difficult time.

Tracy: Actually, I’m just here to protect my legal claim to the Deceptor.

---

Carly: Oh, God, the last thing I want to do is drag Drew into a feud between Sonny and…whoever.

Michael: Yeah, especially since Drew’s locked in Pentonville.

Carly: I know. And whoever the person is behind Austin and Mason, they must be a serious threat. I mean, Sonny was willing to allow Avery to be near Betty just to find out who it is.

Michael: Yeah. Look, Dex is on it. So am I. He’s watching and reporting everything back to me. Now, if Sonny needs help, I will make sure that he gets it. Yeah.

---

Sonny: I told Pikeman I’m not gonna move another shipment until they give me proof of who was responsible for the ambush at the warehouse and the shooting at the pool.

Brick: Be cool, Sonny. Be careful. Pikeman’s a heavy hitter. Obviously want to be in business with you. There’s no doubt about that. But if you choose to cut ’em off, they can choose to go in a different direction and remove you from the equation. Find somebody, dare I say, a bit easier to do business with? It’s not like it hasn’t happened before.

Sonny: That’s what Valentin said.

Brick: Maybe Austin and Mason’s boss is trying to create just that kind of scenario — create discord between you and Pikeman to remove you from the situation and let the competitor step in.

Sonny: We’re never gonna know until we find out who my real enemy is.

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Drew: You know, Cyrus, just because I couldn’t stand by and watch you get beaten to a pulp or watch you die, that doesn’t mean that I like you.

Cyrus: But I like you, Drew Cain. I know you to be that rarest of things — a man of honor. And you will find that I, too, am honorable. I pay my debts. I owe you my life. I will not forget it.

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Gladys: I lied.

Nina: You did?

Gladys: Yes. [ Sighs ] I do have a gambling problem. I was truthful about that. And I do have huge debts because of gambling. But that’s not why I need the $50,000. I need it because… the doctor who’s treating Sasha at Ferncliff won’t let her out until I pay him.

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Elizabeth: I thought I told you this was my spot.

Finn: Just going to have to thumb wrestle me for it.

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles ] You’ve been up here a lot lately. Must have something on your mind.

Finn: I found out something yesterday and… I came up here to try and process it, but I still can’t wrap my head around it. And I don’t think I ever will.

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[ Knock on door ]

Alexis: Come in.

Kristina: Hello, mother.

Alexis: Hello, middle daughter. What brings you here?

Kristina: Well, I wanted to thank you for talking to Diane. She agreed to be on the board of the Corinthos-Davis House.

Alexis: I told you she would be a real asset.

Kristina: Yeah, she is. I’m so excited to have a lawyer of her caliber on board. Uh, but that’s not the only reason I’m here. I also, uh, I owe you an explanation.

Alexis: For what?

Kristina: The reason I ignored you at the pool earlier.

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Josslyn: Oh. [ Chuckles ] Welcome to Kelly’s. May I take your order?

Trina: Wow. So professional.

Josslyn: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Well, might not be as glamorous as the art gallery, but I’m happy to help out my mom.

Trina: [ Exhales deeply ] Well, at least you found a way to be there for her. I don’t know what to do for my mom.

Josslyn: Uh-oh. Does that mean things still aren’t any better between your mom and Curtis?

Trina: I think they’ve gotten worse. Curtis is still in rehab, and my mom is trying to visit him, but he keeps pushing her away.

Josslyn: I’m so sorry.

Trina: [ Scoffs ] [ Voice breaking ] I don’t know what to do, Joss. There’s got to be a way to bring them back together.

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Marshall: Portia.

Portia: Thank you so much for coming, Marshall.

Marshall: You sounded worried on the phone. What’s going on?

Portia: I heard from the rehab facility.

Marshall: Don’t tell me Curtis had a setback?

Portia: No, no, no, no. He’s — he’s fine. He’s actually getting released tomorrow.

Marshall: Isn’t that good news?

Portia: It should be. But Curtis hasn’t gotten in touch with me. I only spoke to the rehab director, and it looks like Curtis hasn’t reached out to you either. So, I don’t know what that means. Does that mean that Curtis doesn’t plan on coming home?

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Curtis: [ Inhales, exhales sharply ]

Stella: What are you doing, Curtis?

Curtis: Isn’t it obvious?

Stella: I see that you’re working out, but where’s your physical therapist?

Curtis: [ Inhales, exhales deeply ] I don’t need him.

Stella: Why is that?

Curtis: Well, Brent taught me everything I needed to know, so now I’m just getting stronger every day.

Stella: Does he know that you’re in here on your own?

Curtis: I don’t know. I don’t care. But I’m ready to get out of here. I’m ready to go home.

Stella: Oh, no, you’re not.

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Carly: Oh, Diane.

Diane: Hi.

Carly: Thank you for coming.

Diane: Oh, I am at your beck and call.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

Diane: How’s it going?

Carly: Great.

Diane: Yeah?

Carly: Yeah, yeah. I-I never thought I’d enjoy this place like The Metro Court, but I do, and I didn’t realize, but I have this, like, emotional connection to Kelly’s. Yeah, I mean, it makes me feel close to my family, to my Aunt Ruby and my mom. I don’t know, I-I, uh, can’t explain it. [ Chuckles ]

Diane: Some things never need explaining.

Carly: And the people — I mean, they’re so down to earth. No one’s complaining that there’s no beluga on the menu.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] There’s no beluga on the menu? Goodbye. [ Chuckles ] I’m kidding. It’s nice to see you and customers happy.

Carly: Yeah. I’d be even happier… if Drew wasn’t in prison.

Diane: Well, yeah.

Carly: You’re going to have to get him out.

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Robert: Well, I can’t recall the last time you bought me a drink, but what’s the occasion?

Anna: Obviously, I need a favor… and no questions asked.

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Martin: There’s my little buttercup. It is so good to s–

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Martin: What the hell’s that about?

Lucy: You know what? You deserve that and a whole lot more! Not only have you been getting $50,000 — $50,000 every single month in alimony from that third ex-wife of yours, you didn’t tell me. Why did you keep it a s– you kept it a whole secret!

Martin: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Lucy: That’s good. Okay. You know what? I know you now, and I know when you lie, your little ears turn red. And right now, they’re bright crimson.

Martin: Could be sunburn.

Lucy: You’re going to go with that? Spill it, because your pants are going to catch on fire.

Martin: Okay, fine. I admit it. It’s true. Why do you care?

Lucy: How — how could you ask me that? Why do I care about it? Because now I know why you do not want to marry me. You don’t want to give up all that beautiful money, do you?

Martin: Lucy Coe, you are one beautiful, but confusing creature. You said you didn’t want to marry me, and I quote, “I am through with the institution of marriage.” Unquote.

Lucy: And you actually believed me? Then you are an idiot. [ Sighs ] I was — I was going for the, you know, the whole reverse psychology thing where if I say no, then you insist that we get married and you propose, and then you carry me off like “An Officer and a Gentleman.”

Martin: You know, I never saw that movie. I never much cared for Richard Gere, actually.

Lucy: Oh, my god!

Martin: Come on. Who cares? That’s in the past. It has nothing to do with us. I love you.

Lucy: Well, clearly, all that money from your ex-wife, that alimony, is more important to you… than love.

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Robert: Pikeman. Hmm.

Anna: I have to find out if Valentin is still on Pikeman’s payroll. Okay, so you have to use whatever connections you’ve got with the feds or any contacts still with the WSB to get me some information.

Robert: It sounds like you’re convinced that Valentin’s being paid by them. Look, why don’t you just simply tell me everything that’s going on?

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Kristina: I stopped by your office earlier, and Esme told me that you were meeting someone up by the pool.

Alexis: No, not the most discreet assistant, huh? Did she tell you what I was eating for dinner?

Kristina: So, when I saw you there with Molly and another young woman I didn’t recognize, who, I’m assuming, was the surrogate —

Alexis: She was.

Kristina: [ Quietly ] Right.  [ Normal voice ] Well, I wanted to talk to you, but, uh, I-I just thought maybe it would be better if I, uh, stayed out of the way, after my last interruption. I practically barged in on T.J. and Molly when they were meeting with the surrogacy consultant, and [Inhales deeply] If looks could kill, [Exhales sharply] Let’s just say I-I made a quick exit. That, on top of the fact that Molly didn’t invite me to the sushi party with everyone, and [Inhales deeply] I just wanted to steer clear.

Alexis: That was probably a wise decision.

Kristina: I sort of stormed out after you waved at me, so I wanted to let you know I wasn’t trying to avoid you.

Alexis: I kind of figured there was something else going on.

Kristina: Yeah, but whatever’s going on between Molly and me, I don’t want that to come between us, because our relationship is in such a good place now, and I want it to stay that way.

Alexis: I — believe me, I do, too.

Kristina: Okay.

Alexis: Alright?

Kristina:Yeah.

Alexis: Whatever is going on between you and Molly will not affect us.

Kristina: Thanks.

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Finn: I saw you talking to my dad, so… I’m guessing he told you.

Elizabeth: Yes, he did.

Finn: My father’s dying. It’s the first time I’ve been able to say that out loud.

Elizabeth: I’m so sorry.

Finn: I’m sorry for him. Not only is he dying, but that’s one of the worst ways imaginable. ALS is brutal. I’ve seen patients with it, and I know what’s coming. And I still can’t believe that it’s happening to my father.

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Stella: I-I’m sorry, Curtis. I didn’t mean to sound harsh, but you need to think about this. Going home is going to be a huge adjustment.

Curtis: Portia already made the house wheelchair accessible, so…

Stella: I’m not talking about handrails and ramps. You need to talk to your physical therapist before you’re discharged to make sure you’re prepared for your new reality.

Curtis: [ Sighs ] I don’t need a therapist to tell me how I’m feeling. I get the same standard answer that you give anyone in my situation — empty words. I don’t want that. I don’t need that, auntie. They don’t know who I am.

Stella: But I do. So, talk to me.

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Portia: I made sure that the whole house could accommodate a wheelchair. But for all I know, Curtis made other plans. Maybe he decided to move into an assisted living facility?

Marshall: No, no, I-I can’t see him doing that, Portia. And — and just because he hasn’t called doesn’t mean he’s not coming home.

Portia: But I would have heard from him by now. I just want to know what’s going on with him. Why won’t he reach out to me?

Marshall: Portia, you have to let Curtis do this in his own time. Let him figure it out for himself, and then I’m sure — I’m sure he’s going to let you in.

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Carly: You are going to have to do something.

Diane: Honey, you know I’d do almost anything to get Drew out of Pentonville. But — but because there was no trial, I basically don’t have a leg to stand on. I can’t argue for an appeal. I can’t argue that there was a-a-a-a procedural flaw.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

Diane: I can’t argue for a reduced sentence. The moment he took the plea deal and pled guilty, his sentence was at the absolute discretion of the judge.

Carly: So, let’s find another judge.

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Kristina: How was the surrogate?

Alexis: Well, obviously, it’s a little hard to get to know a stranger in an hour, but from what I could tell, I liked her. I-I-I think she’ll be a good choice for — for both of them.

Kristina: Yeah, that’s great. I’m so happy for Molly. And I know she’s going to make such an amazing mother. Hopefully by then, our relationship will be back on track.

Alexis: Honey, the two of you love each other, and that’s not going to change. Maybe you could just try to be a little patient. This whole infertility thing has been really overwhelming for her.

Kristina: I know.

Alexis: And now that they have a surrogate, she’ll maybe get past her struggles.

Kristina: Yeah.

[ Knock on door ]

Gregory: Hey, boss. Oh, hi, Kristina. Sorry. Not a good time?

Kristina: Oh, no, stay. I, uh, was just leaving. Goodbye, Mom. Thank you. Love you.

Alexis: I love you, sweetie. Bye. Okay, you’re here to work on that AI piece?

Gregory: Yes, but I’m not sure how many working days I have left.

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Curtis: Auntie, thank you for your advice. I appreciate it. I know what you’re trying to do, but… …it’s like this place is a — it’s like a safety net. You know, every time I fall, there’s somebody there to catch me. And I know that’s not how life is. I got to get back out there and do things on my own, and I can’t expect anyone to hold my hand.

Stella: I’m not talking about that, Curtis, and you know it. Of course you’re going to get out of rehab. I just need to know that you’re ready.

Curtis: I just can’t sit here any longer, you know? [ Exhales deeply ] What am I supposed to do? Feel sorry for myself that I can’t walk?

Stella: Maybe that’s exactly what you need to do. You have a right to feel sorry for yourself. You have a right to be mad. This should have never happened! So, you can’t just put those — push those feelings aside. You got to let them out. Open the window and scream if you have to. Because if you don’t, baby, it’s going to eat away at you bit by bit until it explodes on the people you love and care —

Curtis: Look, Auntie —

Stella: No, don’t “Look, Auntie” me. I’m not done yet. It’s going to take everything you’ve got to face this head on. God has placed an obstacle in your path, and you need to show him that you are up for the challenge.

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Robert: We know that he lied about being at ELQ the night of the fire, but… do you think he had anything to do with burning down your house?

Anna: You promised me you wouldn’t ask any questions.

Robert: I lied. Look, the difference between my lies and Valentin’s lies are that his lies tend to get you killed.

Anna: Alright. I mean, he’s complicated. But he doesn’t do anything without a reason. I don’t know why he said he was at ELQ when he wasn’t. I also don’t know what else he’s lied about.

Robert: But you suspect something.

Anna: What if his connection to Pikeman goes deeper? Alright, he admitted to working for them years ago as a logistics contractor, and he claims that it ended with that. I don’t buy it. What if he’s still in bed with Pikeman?

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Martin: To be fair, neither one of us has been particularly successful when it comes to marriage.

Lucy: Yeah, but–

Martin: [ Stammers ] Wait. Hang on just a second. Something doesn’t make sense. How on earth did you find out that I’m the one getting the alimony?

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Diane: Carly, that’s not the way the law works. It’s not like you’ve gone to a doctor. You don’t like what he says. You go to General Hospital for a second opinion. No, this is the justice system. You can’t handpick a judge.

Carly: Yeah, but the sentence they gave Drew was just over the top and wrong. And besides, Drew agreed to six months in Spring Ridge, not three years in Pentonville. I mean, it’s — it’s cruel and unusual.

Diane: I wholeheartedly agree.

Carly: And b– and besides, there is nothing whatsoever in Drew’s past to justify the sentence. It’s like the judge had some kind of vendetta against Drew. There is something that we have to do. Come on.

Diane: You know, that’s an interesting point, though. I might be able to argue bias. I can go back into this judge’s past cases and see if there was any sort of history of prejudicial behavior.

Carly: Okay, great. So you’ll take the case?

Diane: Well, that depends. Who’s hiring me? You or Drew?

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Trina: Part of this is my fault.

Josslyn: How is it your fault?

Trina: When I found out that Curtis was my father, I lashed out at my mom. Then she found out that Curtis kissed Jordan, and she was already so upset by how I was treating her that she went off on Curtis.

Josslyn: I still don’t understand how that’s on you.

Trina: If I had not put her in a vulnerable state, maybe she wouldn’t have been as angry with Curtis about the kiss. He said that it meant nothing, and she didn’t let it go. And that’s on me.

Josslyn: No. No, it’s not, Trina. They are responsible for their actions, not you. And they’re adults, and they’ve got to figure this out for themselves.

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Curtis: If God wanted to put an obstacle in my path, he didn’t have to take away my ability to walk. Talk about timing. Right when everything was looking up, Auntie. Not only did I reconnect with my father and make peace with him, I found out that I have a daughter, an amazing daughter. And yeah, I struggled with — with the fact that Portia kept it a secret from me, but we were working past that.

Stella: You still have those things, baby. You still have all those good things in your life, your family. The accident didn’t take us away.

Curtis: But that’s it. It wasn’t an accident. That shooter intended to pull that trigger. It doesn’t matter if I was the intended target. I was hit. [ Exhales deeply ] And here I am, and you expect me to believe that that’s God’s plan?

Stella: Maybe this experience can enrich your life in ways you never expected. Show you how strong and resilient you are.

Curtis: I don’t feel strong. I can’t even walk.

Stella: [ Sighs ]

Curtis: I can barely do anything, Auntie. So much of who I am… is tied to how physical I was. You know, Curtis, hitting the bag… rough and tumble, even a run in the park. But I can’t do any of that anymore.

Stella: You’re saying a disabled person should just give up? We have nothing to fear but fear itself. You know who said that? FDR. He didn’t give up. He ran this country from a wheelchair. Now, that’s a real hero. Not like the ones that you… read in those comic books you used to love.

Curtis: “Falcon”?

Stella: Baby, you have a superpower. You just don’t know it yet, but it’s in there. And until you find it, we are all here standing right beside you.

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Marshall: Part of me understands where Curtis is coming from.

Portia: How do you mean?

Marshall: Years ago, when I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, I made a tough choice. Looking back, it probably wasn’t the right one, but back then, I chose to leave my family to protect them.

Portia: So you think that Curtis is pushing me away for the same reason?

Marshall: I can’t say for sure. But what I do know, Portia, is that my son… my son loves you. But what he doesn’t know is what your — your relationship is going to be like. And I’m not just talking emotionally, I’m… I’m talking physically, Portia.

Portia: So, he’s avoiding me?

Marshall: Yeah. He’s avoiding you. And he’s — he’s avoiding the questions he doesn’t have the answers to yet. And it’s not because he doesn’t love you. It’s because he does love you.

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Gregory: I told Finn about my diagnosis. It’s still surreal saying I have ALS. You’d think it would have sunk in by now, but every time I say it, it hits me all over again.

Alexis: How did he take it?

Gregory: Finn usually plays everything close to the vest, but he was obviously devastated. And then I only added to that by telling him you already knew.

Alexis: We ran into each other, um, a little bit ago, and we talked about it.

Gregory: Was he upset that you knew?

Alexis: I think he’s more concerned about you, not who was told first.

Gregory: So, hopefully it won’t damage your friendship.

Alexis: No, it will not. Finn and I are fine. And we’re both worried about you.

Gregory: Well, thank you, again, for keeping my confidence. And I’m sorry I put you in that position. It wasn’t fair. I hope you can forgive me.

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Elizabeth: I know your dad is facing something horrible, but hopefully he can hang on to those moments of joy he has right now. You said he talked about going on a trip?

Finn: Yeah. He wanted to take Violet to Disney World.

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles softly ]

Finn: But that was before his symptoms started getting worse. I-I think he’s afraid of losing his mobility, and he doesn’t want Violet to see that.

Elizabeth: You know that’s inevitable. But kids are super resilient. “One day at a time.” That’s what they say in A.A., right?

Finn: That’s what they say. But it’s still hard to see what lies ahead.

Elizabeth: I know. I know. But your dad is — he’s still independent, and he still has his freedom, and you have to take advantage of that while you can. Don’t miss out on what’s right in front of you.

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Martin: The particulars of my financials, especially that alimony, now, that’s confidential. And I’m not the kind of man who leaves documents lying around, so how on Earth did you get your hands on that information?

Lucy: Well, perhaps… I went to Pine Valley, and I snooped.

Martin: Huh. I see. That “girls trip” you took with Felicia — you said you were in Llanview.

Lucy: I lied. I lied. And we — we — we met this guy there named Jackson Montgomery. He’s a lawyer.

Martin: Oh, lord. I know who Jackson Montgomery is.

Lucy: Right. Well, we also, um, had a-a-a look at some of his files, and perhaps without his permission.

Martin: So, you were willing to, what, break the law? Get a look at my private something-something? You know you could have been arrested, Lucy? How could you have done something like that?

Lucy: Really? How could I have done something like that? How about how could you keep this whole thing, this whole money, alimony thing, a secret from me all this time? How?!

Martin: Because that’s in the past. It has nothing to do with you and me. There is nothing that is more important than my relationship with you.

Lucy: Okay. Give it up. Give up the money. You tell your third ex-wife you just don’t want that alimony anymore. No alimony, ever. Ever.

Martin: [ Quietly ] It’s $50,000. Is that really what you want?

Lucy: I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t think I’m really free to make demands on you to give up $50,000, especially when I’m going to be bankrupt soon.

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Robert: I’ll take care of Valentin.

Anna: Okay.

Robert: But why don’t you just… confront him directly?

Anna: I can’t do that.

Robert: That’s because you don’t trust him. [ Laughs ] I often wondered what you really saw in that dude.

Anna: Can you just stop? I-I didn’t ask you for this. I really just want you to find out the truth, because I don’t know what it is anymore.

Oh, nobody told me we’d have company.

Robert: You don’t. I’m leaving.

Valentin: Darling.

Anna: Hi.

Valentin: What’s with Robert?

Anna: Well, he’s a bit worried about Robin.

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Diane: Does Drew even know that you are trying to relitigate his sentence?

Carly: Yes, he knows I want him out of there. I was just with him earlier at Pentonville.

Diane: How’s he holding up?

Carly: You know, he’s Drew. He’s strong mentally and physically, so he’s not going to complain. And, yeah, he can survive, but that’s not the point. He shouldn’t have to.

Diane: Okay. Look, in a standard case — and this is far from a standard case — the appeals process can take years, and it can be torturous. It’s a — it’s a constant cycle of hope and disappointment, hope and disappointment, so instead of putting Drew through all of that, the wisest course of action might be to let him finish out his sentence.

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Stella: So, what does life at home look like for you now?

Curtis: What do you mean?

Stella: you going to try to do everything on your own and continue to shut out your wife? I know it’s hard for Portia to see you this way. Every time she comes to see you, she feels you pushing her away. Is that how it’s going to be when you get home?

Curtis: We were making progress. I was on my way to talk to her at the pool when I was shot. I never got my chance.

Stella: But now you have a chance.

Curtis: Auntie, once I found out that I was paralyzed, I said some horrible things to Portia. I didn’t want her pity. And so I was deliberately hurtful, and I thought it would drive her away. But it didn’t.

Stella: That woman loves you unconditionally. Now, I know she was hurt, but she understood why you lashed out. We’re always toughest on the ones we love. This might be a long road, baby, but let us ride along with you. We love you. So let us in.

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Alexis: There is nothing to forgive.

Gregory: No, it was wrong. Especially knowing you and Finn are friends.

Alexis: Okay. What about Chase? How did he take it? Ooh. Haven’t told him yet, huh?

Gregory: I will, I-I just keep… putting it off. Chase has always been so sensitive. It practically killed me having to tell him that his mother and I were getting divorced. I-I can’t imagine how he’s going to take this news. I just want a few more days with him not knowing so our time together won’t be about my illness.

Alexis: I understand.

Gregory: I know it’s been difficult, but thank you for respecting my wishes and staying silent about my diagnosis. It gave me more time with my family. Time to be a father and grandfather and not a man with a debilitating disease.

Alexis: Again, it is not my place to share this information. And you’ll tell Chase when you’re ready.

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Finn: You’re right. I need to focus on the present. [ Breathes deeply ] I need to enjoy this time with my dad. I just wish I hadn’t wasted so damn much of it, you know? For years, I wanted nothing to do with my family. I — I turned my back on my father. But he never gave up on me.

Elizabeth: And now it’s your turn. Because you won’t give up on him.

Finn: I’m going to be there for him. I’m going to be there for him every step of the way.

Elizabeth: But now is the time to be completely honest with him. Put everything on the table. Tell him how you feel guilty about shutting him out and how you want to make up for it. You can’t save him, Finn, but you can love him.

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Trina: Hi. I thought you could use some company.

Portia: I sure do. [ Sighs ] It’s been such an emotional night. [ Sighs ]

Trina: You’ve been having a lot of those lately.

Portia: Mm. Well…

Trina: Talk to me.

Mm… I’ve really been dumping on you a lot lately, so, ah…

Portia: Mom. I want to help you. What’s going on?

Portia: Marshall was here earlier, and we had a pretty heavy discussion about Curtis.

Trina: Is something wrong with Curtis?

Portia: No, no, no, no. He’s fine. But I heard from the rehab facility, and he’s being released tomorrow.

Trina: That’s great. I was just telling Joss that once we’re all under the same roof again, I-I know things will get better.

Portia: But I’m not quite sure that he’s going to be coming back home.

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Stella: You’re a very proud man, Curtis Byron Ashford. And I know… I know it’s difficult for you to be so vulnerable. But we’re not looking at you with pity. Especially Portia. And you need to open your heart and let her in. And if you can do that, maybe you are ready to go home.

Curtis: I’ve been shutting down emotionally because it’s easier than admitting how difficult this is. Sure, the physical part’s demanding, but it’s the only way I know how to work through this. But… I know I have to put my life back together. Yeah. And it’s just going to look a little different from this angle.

Stella: Does that mean… that you’re ready to take on the challenge of your new reality?

Curtis: [ Breathes deeply ]

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Anna: So, what have you been up to?

Valentin: I was with Charlotte.

Anna: Oh, good.

Valentin: We were supposed to have lunch here by the pool, but she actually had a pizza place she wanted me to see, so we may have ordered a large sausage and mushroom and finished half a dozen zeppole for dessert. So, I don’t think I’m going to be terribly hungry for dinner, but I will join you.

Anna: Okay. You can make it up to me by ordering another glass of wine. Just going to go to the ladies’ room, okay? I’ll be right back.

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Lucy: Deception’s stock is tanking, and how dare they claim that I stole the whole idea of the Deceptor? I didn’t, and you know that. I came up with the idea. We were together in bed, remember? You were my inspiration.

Martin: Intellectual property theft is very difficult to prove.

Lucy: Okay, but what if they do? What if they actually prove it? That means we’re out of business, and I’m broke.

Martin: Honey, would you excuse me for a second? I just need one minute.

Lucy: What?

Martin: I’ll be right back.

Lucy: What is more important than this?

Martin: Nothing, nothing.

Lucy: Me? What’s im–

Martin: I promise you. Just — where are you — ho– hold that thought.

Lucy: [ Scoffs ] [ Scoffs ]

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Valentin: Have you heard back?

Martin: Yes. And it’s not good news.

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Carly: You think Drew should stay in Pentonville for three years?

Diane: Oh, stop it. I don’t think Drew should stay in Pentonville. Of course not, I’m just saying that at this point, it might be wise to let him serve out his sentence.

Carly: It’s not, okay? It’s not, and — and I wouldn’t ask you to pursue this if Drew wasn’t on board.

Diane: Really?

Carly: Okay, I would. I would. But he is, so come on, please? You’re the best lawyer I know. There has to be something you can do.

Diane: Carly, there’s just not a lot to work with here. This is a federal case, and it’s very tricky to get federal cases reassigned to a different judge.

Carly: Can’t you pull some strings? I mean, seriously. What about Robert? I know things are awkward between the two of you, but maybe he has some federal connections —

Diane: Yes, things are awkward between the two of us.

Carly: Oh, my god.

Diane: What? What?

Carly: Well, hello, DA Scorpio.

Robert: Good evening, ladies.

Diane: Hmm.

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Robert: I didn’t think you frequented this establishment, Ms. Miller.

Diane: Oh. Well, there’s boatloads you don’t know about me. [ Chuckles ]

Robert: Well, I dropped by to tell you I bought a new set of wheels.

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Finn: I’m glad my dad confided in you.

Elizabeth: He did it for you. He wanted you to be able to share the burden.

Finn: Between you and me, there’s no one else I’d rather share it with.

Elizabeth: He also said that he hasn’t told Chase yet.

Finn: Yeah, it’s going to be hard. It’s gonna be hard on him, but I’m going to be there to help him. I’m just really grateful to have you in my corner. I couldn’t imagine doing this on my own.

Elizabeth: You don’t have to. I’m here for you. Every step of the way.

Finn: Yeah.

Elizabeth: Yeah.

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Gregory: What if I’m never ready to tell Chase? I keep waiting for the right time, but he’s been so happy lately with Brook Lynn and getting his badge back. This will crush him.

Alexis: I don’t think you’re giving him enough credit. He was raised by a hell of a dad.

Gregory: [ Chuckles ]

Alexis: And I want you to stop me if I — if I’ve said this before, but I’m here for you.

Gregory: Stop.

Alexis: I’m really lucky to have you in my life.

Gregory: Stop.

Alexis: You’re a great writer.

Gregory: Go on.

Alexis: [ Laughs ]  And you’re a hell of a pal.

Gregory: The feeling is mutual, boss.

Alexis: [ Chuckles ]

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Diane: Now, why would you buy a new car when you told me you were perfectly comfortable with the old one? You said you weren’t good with change.

Robert: Oh, I thought about what you said, and, uh, yes, you were right. I thought I’d open myself up to new possibilities.

Diane: Out with the old, in with the new. Is that it? Well, groovy. Good on ya. Not quite sure it’s that simple, but enjoy those wheels.

Robert: Uh, would you, uh, like to come for a spin? Yeah?

Diane: I will have to check my spin schedule, but I’m sure I can squeeze you in.

Robert: Well, I’m sure your friend Chris… what — what’s his name?

Diane: Uh, yes. Yes, Chris is her name, and I’m sure she wouldn’t mind.

Carly: Uh, the other thing, Diane?

Diane: On it.

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Valentin: The clock is ticking, Marty. I need you to get this done.

Martin: Valentin, it’s not that simple.

Valentin: It is simple. I can’t take the next step until you get it done. Will you get it done?

Anna: Hey, what’s with you and Martin? It’s a little tense. Is everything okay?

Valentin: Yeah. I mean, just boilerplate talk, nothing interesting. But at least now he can deduct his meal as a business expense.

Anna: [ Chuckles ]

Valentin: I’m here for you. How was your day?

Anna: Oh, kind of like you and martin. Nothing interesting.

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Martin: So, what can I get you? Are you hungry? You want something to eat? You do love their burgers.

Lucy: Nope. Not hungry. Don’t have an appetite. Too nervous. You know, that hearing is tomorrow. And my entire future is riding on that hearing. This really could be the, um, end of Deception. And the end of me.

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Trina: Did Curtis say he’s not coming home?

Portia: No, but I haven’t heard from him. So, I’m worried maybe he has second thoughts about coming back.

Trina: I’m sure Curtis just has a lot on his mind being discharged. I know he’ll come home. So, I better get to the house and make sure everything’s ready.

Portia: Trina, honey, I-I don’t want you to get your hopes up. If Curtis does come back home, things are going to be different. It — it — [ Sighs ] It’s going to be an adjustment for all of us.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Portia: Curtis.

Curtis: Hey, Portia. How are you?

Portia: I’m okay. Um, how are you?

Curtis: Better than I have been in the last few weeks. I’m coming home.

Portia: You have no idea how happy that makes me.

Curtis: It’s not going to be easy, but we can make it work. Together.

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Gladys (to Nina): We have to talk now. It’s a matter of life and death.

Dr. Montague (to Sasha): I’m going to give you something to help take all your pain away.

Marshall (to Curtis): There’s trouble at the club.

Cyrus (to Drew): I now have Sonny’s protection, too.

Sonny (to Brick): Stay as far away from Port Charles as you can.

Carly (to Michael): I may have come up with a way to get Drew out of Pentonville.

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elizabeth: Okay. Thank you. Willow! Hey! Hi, elizabeth. Are you okay? Have you had a setback? No. Uh, just the opposite. I want to get back to work. Do you have room for one more nurse? I hope you’ve been practicing. You’re gonna need it. You’re kidding, right? Hey, I have an 8-year-old daughter. There’s not a day that goes by at the hospital there’s not a new disease to try to challenge me with. I mean, you really think I have time to practice backgammon? Okay. The minute I knew you were coming back to town, I start practicing my ass off. Good choice because… according to my calculations, tracy 47, finn… 29. 47-29? Wait a minute. You kept that all this time? What do you think? Of course you kept it. You’re winning. I love to win. Uh-huh. And go. Sam, I’m desperate here, okay? Sasha’s in trouble. You could be my only chance. To get yourself locked up in ferncliff? To get to sasha. I think it’s a terrible plan. Well, it’s the only plan I got. Sam, please. No, I-I won’t help you, much less be the one who commits you. What do you got for me? Has the fake information that betty stole from my computer been downloaded? No, I get that, but I just — I’m impatient. I just want some answers. We have to figure this out. You know what I mean? Alright, I’ll see you later, brick. Sonny. What’s wrong? Nothing. Beautiful woman is in front of me. What could be wrong with that? Nothing’s wrong with that. Right? Absolutely nothing. Thanks for coming, mom. Honey, of course I would — I would be here. I know how much this means to you and tj. I really want you to like her. I think it’s more important that you and tj like her. Oh, we really do. She’s here now. That’s her. Andrea! Hi, this is my mom, alexis davis. Mom, andrea gates. Hi, ms. Davis. Oh, “alexis,” please. It’s very nice to meet you. You too. Let’s go sit down. Yes. Okay.

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So, it’s all true?

[ Scoffs ] Can’t say I’m completely surprised. Ugh! I could kill her with my bare hands. Oh, no, no, no, no. Not — not you. I’m sorry. A certain member of my family. How’s your father? He’S…fine. Fine? Really? I was supposed to have dinner, uh, a few days ago with my sister-in-law who had to cancel at the metro court. There, I ran into your father, who coerced me into having dinner with him. Ah. How bad was the dinner? Actually, the food was much improved now that carly spencer is no longer running the show. No, no, I meant, um, how was my dad’s company? He’s charming. But he couldn’t hide the fact that his hand was cramping. Finn, what’s wrong with him? I’ll need to ask you not to pursue that line of questioning. Why? I prefer not to lie to you. Fine. Um… how’s, uh — how’s ned doing? Oh, he is still singing on street corners and hanging out with my favorite person, sonny corinthos. And how is detective chase? Well, he’s convinced you’re forcing brooke lynn to give up her music career to work at deception. I need to ask you to… not pursue that line of questioning. Why? I prefer not to lie to you.

[ Laughs ] I’m feeling stronger every day and I’ve got my energy back and I’m just — I’m really starting to feel like my old self again. Oh, that’s such great news. And, you know, as much as I love my time with michael and the kids, what I really want is to get back to nursing, taking care of people who need help, like I did during my transplant. This hospital is just full of excellent nurses who took such amazing care of me and really supported me when I needed it. And I’m not sure what I would have done without them. Well, we do have excellent nurses here. But you weren’t just any patient. You’re one of us. Well, I want to pay it forward and give that type of care back to other patients who need it. Well, that’s why we do this. And I am all for you coming back to gh because you are an amazing nurse and I can’t wait to have you back on rotation — as soon as your doctors approve your return. You know, it’d be a bad way to repay all those nurses by coming back too soon and pushing yourself too hard, compromising your immune system. Of course. I agree. That’s why I’m here — to talk to dr. Randolph and find out when she’ll clear me. Okay, great. This place needs people like you. And I can’t wait to get that documentation that says you’re ready to work. Thank you, elizabeth. Well, you know what? I don’t want to keep you from your work. Maybe you should check to see if something urgent came up. No, I’m okay. I’m just fine in your arms. Besides, there’s nothing that can’t wait. You sure about that? Yeah. I’m sure about that. I would have gotten a text or an e-mail from one of my assistants. Well, maybe it’s one of those old-fashioned phone-note things, you know? I mean, why don’t you just go check it out? Why are you acting so weird? Well, I don’t want you to miss something important. Sonny!

[ Grunts ] Huh? What’s this? Uh, I don’t know. Maybe you should open it.

[ Laughs ] It, you know, could be, you know… what — oh! Oh! My gosh. It’s from a secret admirer, isn’t it? I love it. It’s beautiful. It’s gonna be even more beautiful when I put it on you. Is this an apology for being so secretive with me? Uh, yes and no. Which is it? Uh, well, there’s a lot going on right now. Why don’t you turn around, let me put it on you? Okay. It is gorgeous. I know. Isn’t it?

[ Laughs ] Thank you. Just absolutely amazing. Okay. There we go. Wait. How does it look? You look beautiful, and that just complements it.

[ Laughs ] You always have a way of making me feel special, don’t you? What happened to you to put you so at ease? I’m just…happy. You’re just happy? ‘Cause when I saw you the other night in your office talking with ava… right. …You both seemed pretty tense. Even if I wanted to, which I don’t, I couldn’t have you committed because I’m not related to you. Therefore, there is no legal standing to do it. Easy fix. Oh, god. I can’t wait to hear this. I give you power of attorney. You become my medical executor. So, you appoint me one day, and I commit you the next. That’s not gonna look suspicious at all, is it? It’ll be enough to get me into ferncliff. And if people start asking questions about it afterwards, who cares? I care. This is a bad idea. No, it’s not. It could work. No, cody, this is a pointless discussion because I’m not gonna do it. Why? Because I won’t do anything that’s gonna make sasha worse. The sunset from this view is amazing. It is, right? You can see most of port charles from up here. Tj and i like to come here and go swimming to blow off steam. And afterwards we usually grab something to eat. I brought my husband, ben, here for his birthday dinner. It was a lot of fun. They have luau-themed nights here sometimes. Oh, we’ve come to those, too. What’s your favorite dish? Ooh. I love their chicken marsala. Mine is the vegan pesto pasta. Ooh.

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I win. I have a feeling that’s your favorite phrase. Oh, it is definitely one of my favorites. Aren’t you gonna even try to beat me? Just wait till next game. Mm, I appreciate your enthusiasm. Mm. The running score is now… 48 to 29. You don’t have to say it so loud. You know, I’m surprised you don’t have your own quartermaine score tab stationery, you know, with the little family crest on it. I can see it now — one for brooke lynn, two for tracy, ned, zero. That’s a clever idea. You’re welcome. So, what are we gonna talk about now that you have removed your father from the topic of conversation? I have removed my granddaughter, and I know you don’t want to waste any more time talking about stationery. Hmm. I discovered a fascinating new bacteria at work — no, no, no, no. Um, infectious diseases is definitely off the table. Hmm. I have a topic. Monica’s cheap china or business cards? How about luke? Yep. I’ll send the labs right over. Mm-hmm. Gregory! Hi. Hello, elizabeth. Are you here to see finn? Actually, I was hoping to have a word with you. Sure. Is everything okay? Let’s just, uh, say that it’s extremely important. Cody, we have been over this. Sasha has suffered a psychotic break. Right now, she needs medical attention because she is dangerous and delusional. No, she isn’T. What are you talking about? You have a scar on your side where sasha stabbed you. I’ve been telling you, she’s being drugged, and somehow gladys is responsible for it. How am I the only one who sees it?! You may think that, but she also has a history of mental illness. Yeah, yeah, I know all about her history, but one minute she’s fine, then the next minute she’s hallucinating. How does that happen? I’m telling you, something isn’t right. Okay. Say you do get in to see sasha and you push her further into her delusion. I wouldn’T. You don’t know that. Or maybe even the worst-case scenario. Maybe she thinks that you’re cyrus renault again and she attacks you for a second time and you’re not so lucky this time and you wind up in the hospital or worse. Alright, sam, I’ve thought through all of that, okay? I’ll be on my guard this time. And, trust me, I can defend myself from sasha. I’m not worried about you, cody. Well, gee, thanks, sam. I am worried about sasha and you traumatizing her more. Are you willing to take that risk? I understand why you would feel excluded. Good. Because, sonny, I did. First, dex and gabe wouldn’t let me in the penthouse, and then when I went to your office, I found you talking with ava, and she seemed to be in the know about what was going on. Because ava and I share avery. Yes, but then you tell me that it’s for my safety that I don’t know. Come on. Who wouldn’t feel left out? Because some things in my business are better left unsaid. We’ve gone over this a thousand times. And I don’t want to put you in danger. Well, you’re willing to put ava’s life in danger?

[ Sighs ] Listen, I came here to apologize for making you feel like an outsider. I don’t — I don’t let you in on things because it puts you at risk. You know everything else. I just — [ Sighs ] Sonny, I feel like frank or gabe when your office door is shut in my face. I — I don’t ever want you to feel like an employee. I knew from day one what I was getting into when I fell in love with you. I did. And I accept all of you — this charming, amazing man in front of me and the ruthless business man. I love all of you. I don’t ever want you to forget how much I love you. That’s all that matters. Just let me in. Maybe I can help you. I can handle it. Some things are best not knowing.

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Hi. Is dr. Randolph available, please? Oh, uh, dr. Randolph had an emergency that pulled her away. Hi. Willow. Hi, kristina. Hey. You — wow, you look great. It’s so nice to see you out. It’s good to be out. I’m feeling a lot better. Wow. I’m sorry I didn’t come see you. I just — I didn’t know when you were accepting visitors again and — oh, no, no, it’s okay. After I first left the hospital, I had to restrict my visitors to a small group… sure. Yeah. …Because of my immune system being compromised. But now I’m almost fully recovered, so we can see each other anytime. That’s amazing news. I couldn’t be more grateful for what liesl did for me. And I’m actually here to see dr. Randolph, too. I’m hoping she gives me the all-clear to go back to work. What about you? Wow. Um… you okay? Eh, not really, no. Um… actually, it’s probably best i don’t see dr. Randolph tonight. I’m officially on break, so I’m all yours. What’s going on? Are finn and violet okay? Yeah, they’re fine. Um… I need you to accept my apology. Apology for what?

[ Sighs ] I’ve been keeping something from you, from everyone close to me. But the time has come for me to be up-front and transparent. Okay.

[ Sighs ] I waited too long. I-I should never have agreed to watch violet the other night. What happened? I fell. And violet came in and saw me on the floor. Oh. Well, I’m — I’m sure that was really scary for her, but she’s gonna be okay. What about you? Are you hurt? Do you want to go see a doctor? No, no, no. The fall was nothing serious, but… violet was worried, and so was I. I’ve told finn, and now I’m telling you. I have als. I keep forgetting that luke is gone. The, uh… the fact that he’s no longer around to — to drive me crazy is something that I find impossible to wrap my head around. You really miss him, don’t you? Yeah. He’s left me at loose ends. So I concentrate on my good friend and focus on A… business project I’m involved in. Oh? You want to talk about it? Or is that one of those subjects that we, uh, shouldn’t pursue a line of questioning? I prefer not to lie to you.

[ Laughs ] How could you?! We’re in the middle of a game. Now you’re not.

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Well, one of the perks of having my office in the metro court is that I can have them bring us dinner down whenever we’re feeling hungry and romantic. Speaking of romantic, we haven’t even, you know, talked about the details for the wedding. Well, sonny, we’ve been a little preoccupied, you with…whatever you’re doing and michael and then me with the metro court and the magazine and willow. Can we focus on us? We haven’t even set a date when you want to marry me. Well, I’m glad you asked because I want a winter wedding, and I want our table centerpieces to be filled with anemones and orchids and roses. And I was thinking about wearing an off-white gown. You thought about this?

[ Chuckling ] A little. A lot. And if we have a winter wedding, I saw these amazing gold and emerald green invitations. They’re gorgeous. And you would look dashing in a burgundy tux. And I could feature us in crimson’s january issue. What? I’m just not very happy being, you know, splashed across your magazine. But I do like a winter wedding because, you know, we have time to plan and you can have whatever you want. There’s another reason why I want to wait until winter. I want to make sure that willow is fully recovered. She’s gonna recover. Because if we have a wedding before she’s completely cleared, I think that would be disrespectful to her. You want her to come around so she can be part of the wedding? I don’t know if you heard, but I am starting an lgbtqia+ youth center here in port charles. Yes. Michael told me. I think it’s an amazing idea. Thanks. Yeah. So I asked dr. Randolph if she would be on the board of directors. She would be excellent. What did she say? She seemed interested, but I don’t know. She didn’t commit yet. So I’m here hopefully going to convince her to get on board. She will. Yeah. To be honest, I’m really glad I ran into you first. I’m just realizing I’m not really in the right head space to talk to dr. Randolph tonight, and the worst thing I could possibly do would be to throw myself into business, to distract myself, and potentially risk messing up things for the foundation, so… distract yourself from what, kristina? Uh, from — from feeling really left out of my sister’s life. So, what led you to wanting to become a surrogate? Well, like I said, I’m married. My husband, ben, and I have a young son — randy. He’s just a baby. Mm. My husband’s a plumber, and I used to work as an executive assistant. So, you’re no longer working? I really wanted to stay home with my son and not look for another job. So, after talking with my husband, we decided that becoming a surrogate would allow me to do that. And randy’s young enough that he won’t remember me being pregnant. And, you know, someday we’ll explain to him, of course, when he’s old enough to understand. We don’t want any deep, dark secret. Mm. It’s good to come clean about things like that. Yeah. At this point, he’s so young that, you know, he won’t anticipate a sibling when he sees me pregnant, so it won’t mean anything to him. What will it mean to you? I can’t think of anything more traumatic than sasha being trapped in ferncliff. Sam, please just — just hear me out. Okay. So, sasha had a breakdown after her baby and her husband died within a year. And she started using drugs. That’s when she cracked. That’s when she smashed in a windshield. Okay, well, are you trying to prove my point or yours? It’s all bad. There’s no denying it. I get it. But then she got help. She made a full recovery, and she was doing so great that she was even able to go back on tv selling deception’s beauty products. And just when she’s ready to dump gladys as her guardian and start to take control of her own affairs, she cracks again, bigger and worse than before, leaving greedy, debt-ridden gladys in control of her money? I mean, come on, sam. Don’t you find that way too convenient? I was — I was winning! Uh —

[ Clears throat ] I was gonna win. Alright, it doesn’t matter. You two should talk. It’s important you talk. Alright, I — I’ll show myself out. Good night. I apologize for the rudeness of my granddaughter. She was clearly raised by her mother. Okay. I’ll, uh — I’ll call you later. Why’d you do it? Huh? Why? Do what? Go after deception and, in the process, hurt my friends. Oh, brooke lynn, please. I have told you time and again there are no friends in business. Do you think that your great grandfather could have built elq into what it is today by making friends? Besides, they got what was coming to them. How can you say that? Easily. Lucy coe stole the designs for the deceptor. From who? You? No. Then from who?The company I’m working with. Wow. So, there it is. You just revealed the whole plot. You used me. You used me to get chase back his job. And you used that to blackmail me into hurting my friends so that you could help some random company. For what, granny? Some revenge on lucy coe? Some bizarre vendetta? What’s happened to you? Where are you going?

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Sasha isn’t in ferncliff because she’s a danger to me or to herself. She’s in ferncliff because she’s a threat to gladys controlling her money. Okay. So, do you really believe that gladys had sasha drugged, had her sent to ferncliff so she could remain in control of her assets? I’ve played cards with gladys. She is an addict, just like anyone who’s addicted to booze or coke. That’s a big accusation to make. Yeah, and gladys has an even bigger debt to pay. Sam, addicts are liars. I have no idea what lies gladys has told herself to justify what she’s doing to sasha. And, frankly, I don’t care. All I care about here is the victim. So, are you gonna let sasha just rot in ferncliff? Or are you gonna help me get in there and help her? So, willow’s on the road, you know, to making a full recovery. So we have to believe that. And I do. I do. I saw her earlier at kelly’s, and she looked, sonny, a lot better. I just don’t want to tempt fate. She’s going through a lot. She’s been through a lot. She’s a fighter. She is a fighter. Right. But I still worry about her. It’s hard not to worry. We’re always gonna worry about our kids. Nothing’s gonna change that. But you’ve been doing a lot of praying, and now your prayers seem to be answered. You know, sonny corinthos, you know me a little too well, don’t you? Don’t you forget that. Listen. I know how important it is to have willow at our wedding. Yeah. I mean, we’ve made a lot of progress. We have. We’ve had some really good conversations, and she’s made it clear that she wants more of a relationship with me. That’s great. Yeah, it’s just gonna be a long, hard road, you know, to rebuild that trust. But I want her at the wedding. And we both know that she won’t attend as long as michael’s not there. And how do you feel about that? If michael wants to show up, nothing would make me happier. I mean, look, if you asked me six months ago if there was a chance that michael was gonna come to our wedding…

[ Laughs ] …I would say no way. But you got to have hope. And…him and I are doing a lot better. That’s great ’cause I know how important that is to you. We got to be thankful for everything we got. And things seem to be… looking up for us. You can talk to me. Kristina. What happened? I know I can trust you with this, willow. And the secret’s gonna be out in nine months anyway. Molly and tj have been having some infertility issues, and molly specifically has been. Poor molly. Yeah. She’s been taking it really hard. And ever since they found out, she — well, they have been talking about alternate ways to have a baby of their own. So I stepped up and committed the unpardonable sin of offering to be their surrogate. Wow. Wow. Kristina, that is — that is quite an offer. Mm-hmm. I’m taking it that didn’t go over well? No. But it should have. I mean, you’d think that molly would see it as the selfless and loving gift I intended it to be. And instead, she’s insulted and — and has completely shut me out. As I’m sure you know, alexis, there is no greater joy than being a mom. And I was blessed with an easy and healthy pregnancy. And if I can somehow pass that joy on to you and tj by being your surrogate and giving you the gift of becoming parents, while also providing for my family, then I’m willing to do it. Tj and i can’t thank you enough. And we’ll both be there for you every step of the way. Well, luckily I know what to anticipate with the pregnancy, and going into it knowing that I’m carrying yours and tj’s baby and not my own will make it possible for me to do this. And that’s why I signed the contract. Now, I know something about contracts, having been a lawyer for most of my life. I also know what they can’t do. And they really can’t spell out or capture the emotional part of what it means to have a child. So, thank you. This is an incredible gift that you’re giving to my child. I’m so sorry this is happening to you. Thank you. It’s been a struggle trying to wrap my mind around it. I put off facing it for as long as I could, which is why I hid my diagnosis from finn and chase for so long. I still haven’t found the strength to tell chase. Now that finn knows, on the one hand I’m relieved, but on the other hand, I know my son. He’ll do everything he can for you. That’s what I’m afraid of. Finn will act as both my doctor and my son, and he’ll forget to feel. But he’ll need to be in touch with those feelings. And for that, he’ll need you, elizabeth. I dread what’s on the horizon for me. But knowing that finn has you beside him supporting him, I can dread it a little less. What’s happened to me? What’s happened to you? Chase has softened you beyond recognition. Thank you. That wasn’t a compliment. And luke’s death has hardened you more than I could have possibly imagined. You’ve not only destroyed a company. You have destroyed dreams. Do you understand that? Oh, please. If there is any merit to this suit, it could bankrupt deception. Well, then, lucy coe has not kept very good books if her company is that financially fragile. You’re unbelievable. This could leave deception vulnerable to a hostile takeover. Or it could crumble before it even has a chance to get back up on its feet. That’s the plan.

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I’ll do everything I can to support finn and you. And I’ll be there for chase and violet. I had no doubt you’d say that. Thank you, elizabeth. Who else knows? At this point, it’s you, finn, and alexis davis. I know I’m being a coward, but I am dreading telling chase. No, no. You are anything but a coward. Facing us alone for months takes way more strength than you’re willing to admit. You’ll find the right moment to tell chase. He’S…the baby of the family. He’s my boy. The optimist. The one who always believes, no matter how bad things get, it’s gonna be okay in the end. I don’t know how I’m gonna tell him that I’m sick and getting sicker and one day I’ll be helpless. There are days when I can’t even believe it myself. But then my hands cramp up or I struggle to stand up or I fall down like I did with violet, and…it hits me. I’m going to die. This is real. Yeah. It’s real. But there are still good days ahead. And I’m gonna help you enjoy them. Thank you. What plan? What are you really after? You haven’t been interested in elq in years. You have enough money to run a small country. What’s really going on here? Who sets out to ruin people’s lives, tracy? Oh, wait. I’m sorry. Of course. A quartermaine. Well, look how well that’s turning out for this family. No wonder my dad woke up thinking he was someone else. Who’d want to be your kid? I want to thank you both for a lovely meal and even lovelier company. I’m so glad I’m in the position to help you and tj, molly. We’re the fortunate ones to have found you. Alexis, it was my pleasure. It was a pleasure for me, as well. Have a — have a wonderful night, andrea. Thank you. Bye. Bye.

[ Exhales heavily ] What did you think? And please, mom, be honest. This is too important for anything else. I like her. I think she has a good head on her shoulders. I think she has a good understanding of what it’s like to be a surrogate.

[ Sighs ] I am so relieved to hear you say that. I think you and tj are gonna make fantastic parents. Thanks, mom. If I’m honest, it feels like molly is punishing me because I can have a baby and she can’T. And I know that sounds really harsh. No, look, you — you have a right to your feelings. And I won’t pretend to have the answers. But one thing I’ve learned is that babies are great bridge builders. You know, once a child is there, once you’re interacting with this small miracle, the immediacy of them makes the old wounds seem less painful. So don’t assume that you and molly will feel this way forever. It is possible that once the baby gets here, you will just be auntie and molly will be mom and neither one of you will feel the need to be so territorial. It’ll all get easier. I hope you’re right. I really hope you’re right. And I hope — I hope the same for you and nina, too. I know there’s been some negative history there. And I get it. But I’ve been spending some time with nina, and she’s a really good person. My dad loves her a lot. Maybe it’s like you just said. The immediacy will make the old wounds less painful. I hope things get easier for you, too — and nina. I like the sound of that. You know, we —

[ Laughs ] We have to have these romantic dinners more often. Yeah, I know. I’ll see what I can do.

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[ Cellphone ringing ] Mnh. Mnh-mnh. I got to get — no.

[ Sighs ] Ohh. I got to get this. No. Go. Alright. What’s the update? Sam, what if it was you in ferncliff or — or one of your sisters, alone and afraid, being held against your will, being told by the doctors and staff that you’re crazy? Wouldn’t you want someone to check on you to make sure you’re safe? Wouldn’t you want someone to do something for you if you weren’t? Wouldn’t you want someone to save you if they could? Or would you prefer that everyone just stands on the sideline, do nothing, and hope for the best? ‘Cause when that doesn’t work out, sam, you and everyone that you love would regret it for the rest of your life. Okay. Okay. I’ll do it. I’ll have you committed.

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