General Hospital Transcript

 

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[Dramatic music]

My plan’s going ahead. I just have to speed up the timetable.

There’s no way to be certain the antidote is viable without testing it on a human subject.

Yes, that is the plan.

I refuse to use trina or spencer as my test subjects. I would not risk cutting short a young, innocent life.

Would you have the same qualms about using a more adult subject, one who’s decidedly not innocent?

Ah, perfect timing, son.

[Door clangs shut]

You found me. I’m impressed. I thought I’d be untraceable.

You should know by now, victor, I’m more than a match for you.

[Laughs darkly] Oh, your self-confidence is so misplaced.

Don’t you wanna know why I’m here?

Well, I can think of two possible explanations: Either you launched an ill-advised rescue attempt, or it’s just purely out of revenge. So tell me. Which is it?

Can’t it be both?

Well, amelia is asleep like the baby she is. And wiley, well, he’s asleep, but apparently he had a wrestling match with his covers.

And wiley won. You found his covers on the floor.

[Laughs] Yeah, and I tucked him back in, though, and, uh, yeah, he didn’t budge. He’s down for the count.

Ring bearing is hard work.

He did great, though, didn’t he?

The whole wedding was great. Perfect, in fact.

Yeah. Actually no. There was one major tradition that, uh, we left out.

What’s that?

[Soft sweet music]

Would you hold this? And I’ll show you.

[Sighs]

[Uneasy music]

It’s not just the way spencer spoke to dex. It’s that spencer seemed to go out of his way to pick a fight.

[Sighs] Look, he’s just being an entitled jerk.

Yeah, but he wanted to do better. And I–I really do believe that. Spencer was lashing out, and dex was the nearest target. Something’s going on with him.

Like what?

I’m not sure, but I’m gonna find out today.

[Sighs] Trina, please come home.

[Knock at door]

[Soft dark music]

You kept this to yourself. This huge secret affects all of our lives!

I’m sorry that I kept this from you. But honey, I need you to know that your father and I, we love you, and every choice I’ve made from the second I found out I was pregnant with you has been about you. It’s been about doing what’S…

don’t, don’T.

Best for you.

Don’T. Just don’T.

[Sobs]

How can you stand there and say you love me when you kept this from me my entire life?

[Knock at door]

Come in.

I thought you could use a friend.

Cut it out!

I’m so sick of being dragged around by you no-necks.

And I’m sick of your voice.

Stop messin’ around. Get the prisoner to his room. Let’s go.

[Gasps] No.

[Exclaims]

You heard the man.

[Grunts]

[Straining]

[Pants]

You’re gonna pay for that.

[Dramatic music]

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[Laughs]

Welcome home, mrs. Corinthos.

Oh, it’s good to be home, mr. Corinthos.

[Laughs]

All right, I will go put this on water.

You forgot something.

You okay?

Oh, it was a long, long day. Some of it was awesome, and some of it was not.

You look beautiful.

Thank you. I’m trying to find the energy to take all this down.

Allow me.

Mm.

Like I said, beautiful.

[Soft music]

Well, whatever the reasons, I’m afraid you’ve come all this way for nothing. I mean, look at you. You’re in my custody, and my men’ll soon locate your accomplices.

They’ll be wasting their time. I came alone.

I’d have expected you to be a much better liar.

I fooled you into believing I was dead.

Yes, well, I won’t let you play me again. Come on. Make it easy on yourself. Just tell me, who are your accomplices, and how did you find me?

Why would I answer your– you’ll just accuse me of lying.

Oh, lies come easily. The truth often has to be coerced.

Diane, look, um, I’m sorry we got interrupted earlier, but, uh, well, I got a bit of time now if you want to, uh, talk, um…

[Snoring]

Call me back. Damn you, scott. Wake up. How long does chloroform last anyway?

[Knock at door]

Anna?

It’s elizabeth baldwin.

Are you decent?

I’m coming in.

Um…

I am sorry about your foot.

Not as sorry as you’re gonna be.

If you can forgive and forget, then I promise to ask for leniency at your trial because you will get caught. It is only a matter of time.

You believe this guy? Let’s show him how we “forgive and forget.”

Wait! My–my uncle, he wants to use me and my girlfriend for a psycho medical experiment, and I am just trying to protect her. I–hasn’t there ever been anyone that you would do anything to protect?

Nope.

I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

[Ominous music]

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Man: Mom, really?

Well, fortunately, I don’t require your cooperation. Your mere presence is enough.

Do you have news about willow? How is she?

As far ask I know, willow is still alive.

[Exhales] Gott sei dank.

Can the same be said for your hostages?

No, my great-nephews are fine, thank you, as is the stowaway, trina robinson. But none of you will survive what is to come unless you get on with the testing.

[Grave music]

What testing?

Oh, I’m so glad you asked. You see, liesl is testing the final step in my plan to save the world. And you’re here to help.

[Laughs]

Robert.

Oh, I was just in here, um, visiting anna.

Okay, I just need to take her vitals.

Well, she’s sleeping at the moment.

Well, I still need to examine her. I’ll do my best not to wake her up.

Uh, I–I–I– I can’t let you do that.

I was worried about trina. I figured you were too. Might help us both if we can be worried together.

Thank you so much. Ever since trina called me, I’ve been sick–

whoa, whoa. Wait a minute now. Trina called you?

Oh, I–didn’t curtis fill you in on everything?

No. No, that’s great. That’s great, really. No, I haven’t spoken to curtis. I’ve been leavin’ messages. I figured he was off houndin’ the pcpd, trying to find trina and was too preoccupied to talk to his old man. But that’s good. That’s all right.

[Sighs] You don’t– you don’t know.

Know what?

Curtis and drew cain, they uncovered a lead, and they left to bring trina home… if they can get past victor cassadine.

Oh.

Boss doesn’t take kindly to those that harm his family.

This one tried to escape. He needs to be taught a lesson.

I just wanted to check on trina. Her room is down the hallway. It’s next to the engine room, and it gets it a lot of fumes, so please, I just wanted to make sure that she is okay.

You don’t make requests.

Look, why don’t you take a break? I’ll take care of this guy.

You’re not assigned to this detail. Stick to your orders if you know what’s good for you.

[Tense music] Matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you before.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you before either. There’s a lot of guards here.

Still.

[Laughs] Wow, my uncle must’ve been scrapin’ the bottom of the barrel for you goons. He must have been very, very, very desperate to hire the entire brainless brigade.

You got a death wish, kid?

All I care about is trina.

Look, don’t harm the boss’ family if you know what’s good for you.

[Grunts]

[Groans]

[Coughs]

How you feelin’?

Blissfully happy to be able to call you my husband and mean it this time. It’s a dream come true.

Mm. Well, I wanna spend my life makin’ your dreams come true.

All I want is you.

By the way, I’m sorry there was no dancing at the reception. Actually, I’m sorry there was no reception, thanks to ned.

At least the sec didn’t show up until after the ceremony.

Yeah, and that they didn’t keep my mom overnight. And since they don’t know where drew is, all we have to do is just…

[Inhales] Wait for him to come back with obrecht.

Sonny gets some credit for that. If he hadn’t led the sec to believe that drew was in maui, things might be very different.

[Sighs] Ever since I was diagnosed with leukemia, the world keeps falling out from under me. My one constant had been you, our children, and your family.

[Somber music] They’ve never stopped supporting me and loving me, and if the worst happens…

it won’T.

If the worst happens, I hate the thought of the family being divided between you and your father.

Joss.

Hmm?

You asleep?

Dreaming.

Good dreams, I hope.

Very good.

You said it was a long day. Tell me about the wonderful parts.

That would be the wedding. Everyone was so happy for michael and willow. Everyone made an effort, even tracy.

Who’s tracy?

[Laughs] Tracy quartermaine, michael’s, uh, great-aunt, so his grandpa’s sister, and she makes the wicked witch of the west seem low-key and agreeable.

[Both laugh]

That feels harsh.

Well, you can meet her, and then you can tell me if I’m wrong. But even she got in the spirit of things. I saw kristina. We don’t really talk anymore. She’s loyal to her dad. She doesn’t wanna admit that he’s done anything wrong. But after that little bit of tension, I mean, it was like a big extended family. It was the spencers, the corinthos, the quartermaines, various falconeris, mccalls, davises.

[Laughs] And we were able to just put the grudges aside and enjoy the night.

Well, what about the bride and groom? Were they able to relax and just enjoy their wedding?

Oh, michael and willow were blissful. And people overuse that word on ice cream and manicures, but tonight I saw true bliss. Michael and willow, they were in a room full of everybody who loves them, and they were looking at each other like they were the only two people on the planet. They were so grateful, so in love, so happy to have that moment. That was bliss.

[Sentimental music]

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victor. He’s delusional, right? Tell me this is a fantasy with no chance of being realized.

Without question victor is delusional. However, the pathogen is all too real and effective.

Do you realize man is responsible for 80% of the crises in our world? And my pathogen just happens to have a mortality rate of, yes, 80%. Kind of perfect, don’t you think? Once man and nature are back in balance, then our beautiful planet can flourish once again. And I had hoped to have you by my side. But after your betrayal, I’ve had to reevaluate my priorities.

And who exactly is on your worth-being-saved list?

Well, once liesl has proved the effectiveness of the antidote, then nikolas’ infant son–ay, I really must get around to renaming him one of these days–and myself. Oh, and I promised liesl she could take some of the antidote home to her family, and my trusted employees, of course. I’m afraid everyone else’s fate will come down to a roll of the dice.

And what if the cure isn’t effective? What then? What’s the plan then? It’s not too late, victor. You can end this madness, and you can have something so much better than all this death. You can have your son back.

You won’t let me monitor a patient?

Well, well, she’s, uh, exhausted and tired, uh– you know, I figured that was probably more important than having her vitals checked again.

Actually it’s–it’s not. If anna is groggy or slow to rouse, then we need to make sure there’s not a medical reason for it.

Um, would it be, uh, possible to maybe come back later?

Yeah, it doesn’t work like that. And if you were genuinely concerned about her, you’d be pushing the call button instead of trying to stonewall me.

[Tense music] Why don’t you want me in that room?

Liesl.

My man, change of plans. Watkins wants you on patrol.

Why isn’t watkins tellin’ me? And who are you?

[Muffled grunting]

[Doorknob rattles]

[Panting]

Trina, oh, my god.

Curtis.

Thank god.

Curtis.

[Sighs]

So the wedding was perfect.

Mm-hmm.

What about the reception? Anyone get hammered and do something they’ll regret? Maybe pick a fight with the wicked witch of the west?

Oh, no. I wish. Actually there was no reception. Two agents from the sec came in, and they took my mom for questioning.

What? Why?

Because they were accusing my mom and drew of insider trading.

How is that even possible?

Well, my mom bought shares from aurora, drew’s company, right before they were supposed to merge with elq. But thanks to ned quartermaine, the merger never happened, and my mom lost a ton of money, and she had to sell her half of the hotel. Nina bought it. Anyway, um… I guess my mom was getting inside information from drew.

Did the sec question drew?

No. Drew is off trying to save willow, but when he comes back– if he comes back– he’s gonna be in serious trouble.

How did drew manage to evade the sec?

Sonny.

I loved that we had a family wedding, even if the family was all yours.

Well, haven’t you been paying attention? It’s your family now too, mrs. Corinthos.

[Sighs] Of everyone who was there tonight… how many love you?

I mean, besides ned and tracy?

[Laughs] Okay. Uh, everyone, including ned and tracy.

How many love sonny?

Most of them.

How much overlap? How many love you and sonny, both?

Aside from, again, ned and tracy… everyone.

The rift between you and sonny affects them all because even if you’re right, and you are right, and sonny’s wrong, and I’m pretty sure they all know that, including kristina, they still love you both. They don’t wanna choose. So for their sakes, can’t you find a way to coexist with your father?

[Melancholic music]

[Sighs] There’s, um, something you don’t know, something I can’t keep from you anymore.

What is it?

Well, it’s better if I show you.

[Music darkens]

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What did I just see?

[Sighs] My father accepting a delivery from a private military contractor.

I don’t understand.

Look, sonny made a deal with these people to illegally traffic weapons through port charles. Those are federal crimes, violations of the national security act. But this footage will send my father… to prison for the rest of his life.

Sonny made it look like drew left for maui.

That’s good news, right?

Yes and no. I mean, drew is free to help willow without the sec getting in his way, but getting help from sonny, it complicates things.

Because I’m working with your brother to take sonny down.

I prefer to call it “bringing him to justice.” I mean, he chose to break the law. And he’s ruined lives doing that. He has to suffer the consequences.

[Sighs] But then he sticks up for us like he used to do, and it reminds me that he’s just full of contradictions.

[Somber music]

Sonny does have impeccable timing.

What does that mean?

I got it tonight, the evidence that sonny’s moving shipments for pikeman.

Okay, well, what happens now?

That’s up to michael. I gave it to him, so I guess he’ll turn it over to the authorities?

And this will all be over?

That’s the hope.

Anna is my patient, and I have to take care of her.

Well, I’m trying to take–

[Whispering] I’m trying to take care of her too.

Then step aside and let me in.

I can’T.

[Sighs] Am I really gonna have to call security on robert scorpio?

Please. Look, elizabeth, there’s something going on. And I can’t give you any details ’cause it’s highly confidential. You gotta trust me on this.

[Groans] Brother. Ugh, too many martinis.

[Groaning]

[Unsettling music]

What the? Operator! Op–operator!

[Pants]

And there’s been no word from curtis or drew ever since they went to go find the “haunted star.”

Damn it, curtis.

[Groans] I’m sorry, portia. It’s–it’s hard enough worrying about trina, but now to have my brave but reckless son off on some foolhearted mission to take down some dangerous lunatic? What the hell was he thinkin’?

I’m grateful to curtis for going to find trina and for trying to bring her home. He saved trina’s life more than once, and–and I trust that he will be able to do that again. But I am terrified too.

Hmm, me too, ’cause curtis, man, curtis love his family above all else, and ain’t nothing gonna stop him. Nothing, especially to rescue a girl who might be his daughter.

[Grunts] All right. He oughta be out for a while.

I can’t believe you’re really here.

Trina, there’s no way I wasn’t gonna come for you.

Does my mom know you’re here?

Yeah, I left her a note. And no surprise, she’s worried about you.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry for all of this. I–I wish I could tell her myself. I–I–I just–

you will. You will, okay? Because I’m gonna get you outta here. Come on.

How? Victor has guards all over this place.

Yeah, well, remember, I have help. And we’re gonna get you, spencer, and the baby outta here safely and back home.

I haven’t seen spencer’s brother in, like, forever. A nanny’s with him, and spencer is having a lot of friction with the guards, one in particular really hates him.

Yeah, well, I just saw spencer.

You did?

Yeah.

Is he okay?

Actually he was more worried about you than his own safety.

Is he in trouble?

[Sighs] Right now I wanna get you off this boat, and I will come back for spencer, okay?

I’ll help you get him.

I cannot put you at risk like that, trina.

Spencer has helped me this entire time. I’m not leaving him.

Boy, you too. All right. You do exactly as I say. If I say run, you run like hell, okay?

Promise.

All right. Let’s go get spencer.

[Suspenseful music]

What’s the incentive of “getting my son back” when I’ve already got you?

I’m your captive. Call it off, victor. Let liesl, spencer, trina, the baby go home. You and I, we can work together to set the world to rights. We can pour money into scientific research, hire the most brilliant minds. Just think of everything we can achieve together with no lives lost, you and me, father and son.

The only way to save this planet is through drastic measures. As for my son, well, I was foolish enough to trust him once. I won’t make that mistake again.

All right, well, let spencer, trina, and the baby go. I will stay as your subject. Think of everything we can do with no innocent lives lost.

No one is innocent! We’re all responsible for the mess this planet’s in. But you can save yourself. Just give me the answers.

Okay, what answers?

I know you didn’t come here alone, valentin. There are others. Who are they and how many?

I came alone.

Does it trouble you to be so predictable?

Does it trouble you to be predictable?

All right, this is what’s going to happen. Liesl is going to infect you with the pathogen. Now we’re pressed for time, so she’s going to deliver it through an injection. The onset of symptoms should be, well, almost instantaneous, and then–then it just comes down to a waiting game. Now if you give me the answers I need, then we’ll give you the antidote, which we’re reasonably certain will be effective. But if, however, you die, then we’ll know we have more work to do, and fortunately, we have trina and spencer as backups. If you don’t give us the answers or you take too much time, then we’ll just test the antidote on them.

[Dramatic music]

All right, doctor. Let’s go make history.

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This wasn’t staged. This wasn’t entrapment. Sonny is helping them smuggle arms and ordnance out of the country.

But why would he do that?

Money? I mean, they’re paying him a fortune.

But sonny’s wealthy already. How much money does he need?

I’m guessing it’s more than just money. Look, port charles is sonny’s territory. He decides what moves through it, and a deal with a major defense contractor like pikeman, it gives him power, it gives him leverage. They wanna move their merchandise out of the country. Sonny makes that happen. They don’t just owe him money. They–they owe him favors. Maybe they have a leverage of politicians, people who could be useful to sonny. Look, willow, this is my father’s business. This is what we don’t talk about. It’s what makes us targets. It’s what gets people killed.

How do you even have that video?

Somebody sent it to me.

That doesn’t make any sense. If someone obtained evidence of sonny breaking the law, why wouldn’t they take it to the police themselves?

Because that someone works for me.

[Ominous music]

You’ll be out from under sonny’s thumb. You won’t have to keep looking over your shoulder all the time, and we won’t have to worry that sonny’s gonna find out you’re working against him.

We can move forward with our lives.

Yeah. And sonny will spend the rest of his life behind bars? I mean, what if you go down with him? You were involved in the pikeman deal.

Michael might not even have to use my name.

Yeah, and if he does?

I should be able to cut a deal since I’m the one to turn the evidence over.

Okay. Is there any way that sonny gets out of this?

I don’t see how. He’ll be facing the full weight of the federal government. Baby, do you want him to get away with it?

[Tense music]

Robert, I do trust you, but I also have to do my job. If my supervisor sees that I haven’t filled in anna’s vitals, she’s gonna start asking questions.

Um, well, could you, uh, maybe tell your supervisor it’s a family emergency and, um, that your goldfish died?

[Sighs] Look. Can you just buy me a bit of time? Please. I’m beggin’ ya.

Operator, can you connect me to the wsb? It’s a matter of life and death.

[Groans]

What do you think? You think he’s had enough?

[Laughs]

Mm, guess not.

Hey! Leave him alone.

[Dramatic music]

What are you gonna do about it, sweetheart?

Is this absolutely necessary?

[Growls] Touché.

[Tense music]

Are you sure you want to do this? You could be signing your son’s death warrant.

Valentin made his choice. Just go.

He’s your son, victor.

Not anymore.

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I’m sorry.

I know.

[Foreboding music]

This is insanity.

If you want to save your great-niece, you’ll see this experiment through.

How are you feeling, my boy?

How long until I’m dead, victor? You put a lot of work into this. It’d be a shame if it amounted to nothing.

Oh, I… I think you need a tissue.

[Eerie music]

 

All right, I’ll delay taking anna’s vitals.

[Exhales] Thank you.

You’ve got 30 minutes.

I’ll take it. I wanna get this sorted out as soon as possible.

Excuse me. Agent hursley. I’m with the wsb. I need to get into the room right away.

On what business?

That’s confidential. Excuse me.

Oh, hey, hey. You can’t just go in there.

Oh, hey, agent. I gotta talk to you.

Baldwin.

Where’s anna?

Elizabeth, scorpio drugged me because he doesn’t want me to talk to the wsb agent about victor’s biological weapon.

What? Is that true?

You idiot.

What?

Don’t you realize what you’ve just done? You’ve killed the woman you purported to love along with three hostages.

My father’s lieutenant, dex heller, he doesn’t work for my father. He works for me. I saw an opportunity to get somebody inside my father’s organization to gather evidence I could pass on to law enforcement. Dex found it. As soon as I give this footage to the justice department, look, sonny’s gonna be out of our lives for good.

What about the rest of your family? Your–your–your brother and your sisters?

They–they will be safe.

[Gasps]

I didn’t wanna tell you any of this until it was done. I didn’t want you to worry.

[Cries]

Willow? Oh! Willow! Willow! Hey! Willow! Talk to me. Willow!

Avery and donna are gonna be devastated when sonny goes to prison. And so will kristina.

I’m so sorry. The last thing I want is to hurt your family.

You didn’T. Sonny did. He just never thought he was gonna get caught, and now he has.

[Dark music]

Up until the nurses’ ball… all I could think about was how I messed things up with curtis and trina. And I wasn’t even sure if I’d be able to repair either relationship. But that seems like a lifetime ago.

Come on, girl. You’ve been through a lot.

It feels like it’s like one disaster has been put on hold for another one. But curtis… he was really there for me when I found out that trina was missing. And when trina called from the “haunted star,” she told me that she loved me.

[Sniffles] I thought I was never gonna hear those words from her again.

Of course. Of course she loves you. Trina gonna forgive you, just like curtis forgave me.

I don’t even care if she says one word to me ever again. I just want her home.

[Somber music] I just want her home safe. And curtis too. I would give anything– I would give anything for that to happen, but I’m stuck. I’m stuck here, and I can’t do anything to help my daughter.

I’m, uh–I’m gonna be right here for you however–however long it take. Come on. Come here. It’s gonna be all right.

Go get her!

Hey, not so fast.

[Grunts]

[Tense music]

[Groans] Ow!

[Grunts]

[Screams]

[Both grunting]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Pikeman guys are late. That’s not a good start.

Yeah. Another reason not to like ’em.

[Tense music]

Right there.

Get the others.

Not yet.

Problem? Last time I, uh, did something for pikeman… I was ambushed at my own warehouse. Let’s talk about that.

[Dramatic music]

[Waves crashing]

[Wind whooshing]

[Door clangs]

Liesl, give me some good news.

The antigen is sound.

So why don’t you sound more upbeat about that?

The antidote is less certain, and, without it, those you have marked for survival may perish. A significant roadblock, no?

That’s the thing about roadblocks-

you just have to find your way around them. And I have complete faith that you can do just that.

I can find the workarounds,but these things take time.

Hmm. That’s the one thing none of us have. Especially not your great-niece, willow.

[Dramatic music]

We should head back.

Sounds good to me. I’m freezing.

[Phone ringing]

Did you hear that?

[Ringing continues]

[Mouths words]

You there.

Don’t move!

Nina.

Martin, thank you so much for coming to see me straight from the airport.

Oh, I’m always happy to accommodate a client.

So tell me, how is your mom?

Oh, well, mom is high-spirited and happy. Thank you for asking. I just wish I could say the same thing about my sister.

Yeah. Laura must be going through it. I also have someone that I love trapped on the “haunted star” because of victor. It’s nothing but nonstop fear.

She hasn’t answered any of my calls today. I’m gonna head over to her place after we finish our business. So, that being said, tell me-

what was so important you wanted to see me the moment I landed?

Martin, I asked you to inform the sec about carly and drew’s insider trading.

Yes, you did. What of it?

I need you to call it off.

[Tense music]

Oh.

Mom, hey. Are you okay?

Where is willow? Oh, michael, I feel awful for ruining her big night. Awful.

W-willow and I are married. So tonight-

it’s far from ruined. Besides, what happened is not your fault. It’s ned’s fault.

Did ned actually admit to turning me and drew in to the sec?

Of course not. He denied having anything to do with it. But if it wasn’t ned, then who would have went to the sec?

[Dramatic music]

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Nina, we’re talking about the sec, not wyndham’S. They don’t have a return policy for tips on criminal behavior.

That’s what I figured. I just thought I would ask.

Now that you have, it’s my turn. What’s with the second thoughts?

There are just some things that I hadn’t fully considered with regard to potential fallout.

Well, that might be, but I’m sorry. It’s–this is done deal.

You know, this could be a lot of hand-wringing for nothing. There’s no guarantee that the sec is gonna act on your anonymous tip that you left anytime soon, or act on it at all.

Actually, I think you’ll find the government has exceeded our expectations.

What do you mean?

Got a call from a friend of mine about carly spencer. She was there tonight at the police department being interviewed by the sec.

[Tense music]

Pikeman was alarmed and dismayed to hear about the attempt on your life, and we want to assure you we would never be party.

I know pikeman wasn’t behind the shooter. I confirmed your lack of involvement.

Shooter was untraceable-

no id, no fingerprints in any database.

So a professional.

Of a specific kind. He’s had military training, probably special ops.

Yeah, and that’s-

and that’s not the kind of personnel that I deal with, which leads me to believe that I was just a means to an end. So whoever tried to kill me… did it to screw with you guys.

[Dramatic music]

So jordan is gonna run interference for us long enough to keep the wsb at bay.

And robert should be here any minute to help us game this out, because the wsb absolutely cannot find out that victor may be about to deploy a biological weapon on the world.

[Monitor beeping]

Well, that’s not your decision to make.

[Dramatic music]

Who else is here with you?

I’m here alone.

Who are you?

I’m valentin cassadine. I’m here to see my father.

Scotty, I don’t know what you think you just heard.

Well, hi, holly. You seem to have made a miraculous recovery from someone that was burned up in a fire. I mean, there’s no scars or anything on you. If you two think that you are gonna sacrifice my girlfriend, you have got another guess coming.

Hey. Keep it down. I can hear you all the way down the hall.

All right.

Well, wait a minute, now. Are you in cahoots with these two as well?

Stop.

Robert, scott is operating under the misapprehension that we don’t want liesl rescued.

As usual, you’ve got it all backwards.

Oh, yeah. Do I, now? I mean, I did hear jordan a little while ago talking about how you’re withholding some information that-

okay, wait. How long have you been listening in?

Because jordan left ten minutes ago.

You haven’t done anything, have you? Scott.

Scott, you haven’t made contact with the wsb? Please, tell me that.

[Dramatic music]

How dare you threaten willow. She’s my family, my great-niece. She needs my help.

Oh, I’m not threatening anyone. I’m just stating facts. The longer it takes you to prove the efficacy of the antidote, the less time your niece has to undergo a life-saving procedure.

Do I have your word you’ll release me if I complete the project?

There’s only one way to find out: Do your job.

Mr. Cassadine. Ambrose says somebody claiming to be your son is here on the island.

What? Let me speak to him.

Mr. Cassadine wants to talk to the intruder.

Hello, dad.

Bring him here, now!

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I got a little news flash for you there, scorpio. After ashford left, what I did or didn’t do-

that’s really none of your business.

Okay. Whether you believe it or not, scott, we are all working towards the exact same outcome. So you need to tell us if you relayed any information that you overheard here to the wsb.

You know what? I don’t think we’re all working for the same outcome-

we are.

Ah, right. Just to be on the level with you, I haven’t said anything to anybody. Yet!

You do understand people’s lives are at stake?

Oh, for–why would you say that to me? Liesl’s being held by a madman who’s trying to burn down the world.

Hey, look, we’re all working hard to-

working at what?

You have information you could pass on to wsb that might be able to take out victor, and now you got the commissioner working with you and everything else. None of this is really making any sense to me. And okay, liesl’s done some pretty horrible things in her day, but I will not let her be collateral damage for you two!

Can you just listen to us?

Just save it, will you? Because, you know what? If you don’t tell the wsb, I sure as hell will.

[Dramatic music]

You’re saying that carly was officially questioned? I mean, I’m kind of shocked here, martin. I had no idea that the sec act so quickly.

Actually, so am I. Turns out the government’s flat-footed and backlogged in everything but insider trading. That and alimony payments. Yeah, just try to miss a couple of those suckers. See what’s happen. Some are gonna end up in your business. Then again, it probably has more to do with my small herd of ex-wives than it does with the government.

But with carly, drew, and the sec, martin, what is next?

Well, doubtless, carly will face some kind of investigation, as will drew.

[Tense music]

I’m sorry, nina. At this point, it’s in the attorneys’ hands. You know? Now, if there’s nothing else, I really would like to go see my sister.

Thank you, martin–I think.

Yeah. Listen. I understand that you’re worried, but there’s no point in second-guessing anything. You didn’t incite or entice drew or carly to do anything. If there was insider trading, they made that decision themselves. All you did was report it. Good night.

Hey.

Carly.

Oh, my gosh.

We were so worried about you.

Oh, are you kidding? I am so sorry that the whole situation with the sec overshadowed your wedding.

Oh, no. Please. The wedding was over. I’m just glad the police didn’t hold you longer and that drew is safe.

Yeah. Sonny showed up, and he–he told the sec that drew was on a plane to maui. So that did buy us some valuable time. Look, I’m no fan of sonny’s, but I am grateful that he showed up when he did.

As far as I’m concerned, that’s proof that we’re still important to him.

Seems to me, someone had a vested interest in preventing the shipment. So I gotta wonder if that has to do with what’s in the cargo.

That was a third party trying to stop us. I don’t see what the contents of the shipment-

why it’s relevant.

Somebody tried to take my life. You don’t think that’s relevant? Now, I had the assumption that you were shipping weapons. Now… I’m beginning to think… that you’re moving something bigger than guns.

We were under the impression you wanted to minimize your involvement-

provide storage and facilitate shipping only.

Well, your impression’s wrong!

All right.

[Dramatic music]

[Crate snaps]

What the-

this is one of the world’s most powerful plastic explosives.

How powerful?

One brick can take out an entire city block.

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Sonny… look. This stuff is in high demand. It’s very hard to get. People like it because it’s malleable and waterproof and a little goes a long, long way. The U.S. Military keeps this ordnance under tight control, real tight.

[Tense music]

If this is the cargo you’re sending through my docks, I’m surprised more people didn’t take shots at us.

What can I say? Great rewards come with high risks.

Except, see, this is something you’re not understanding. I feel like I’m taking all the risk.

[Dramatic music]

Okay, putting aside my situation with sonny, I do know that he is worried about both of you.

I think that the most important thing right now, obviously, is to bring liesl home safe and sound so that she can be a bone marrow donor for willow, and drew is the one who’s making that happen, okay? Not my dad.

Sonny decoyed the sec to give drew time to go after liesl. Does that not count for something?

[Dramatic music]

Look, with regard to the contents of these crates, I can assure you that information is tightly controlled. Leaks are very rare, and, when they occur, those folks are dealt with swiftly. Are we going forward or not?

[Tense music]

Pikeman can use my docks this time, but not again-

not until we renegotiate the deal. Now, by “renegotiate the deal,” you know what that means? I want information on who was behind the ambush.

Understood. Close it up.

Thank you for taking care of the drew situation.

My pleasure.

Now, can you take care of the rest of this? ‘Cause I-

nina’s waiting for me. She’s–you know, obrecht’s missing and she’s nervous.

No problem. You know I got you.

I appreciate you. Um, okay. So my associate will take charge of the shipment from here. Dex, can you come here for a second?

You just need to make sure that the cash exchange goes smoothly.

[Dramatic music]

Give me that walkie. Once you’ve brought me my son, go check on our guests we left aboard the “haunted star.”

Ahh, what an intriguing turn of events. But, of course, you’re the man who thinks of everything. I’m sure you anticipated your son showing up.

Conduct a thorough search. There’s no way my son came here alone.

[Dramatic music]

Move it.

Move.

There’s only one way to find out if it’s safe for us to move.

We can’t have you rushing off to the wsb with what you just heard.

Right.

[Scoffs] I don’t need your permission.

Yes, but you have to understand, we have our reasons.

Oh, well, then I’m all ears.

Okay, well, first of all, we don’t have incontrovertible proof, right?

Okay, well, then I think I’ll give the wsb a little call-

if you make that call, the first thing-

[Dramatic music]

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Here you go. It’s all in there.

Mm. We’re going to count this just to be sure.

[Tense music]

The last thing pikeman would do is cheat mr. Corinthos. We’re hoping this will be the beginning of a very profitable relationship.

That’ll be up to mr. Corinthos.

Deals this profitable aren’t easy to come by. Mr. Corinthos will find his affiliation with pikeman will be life-changing.

Yes, I can see that sonny is making an effort, but that does not mean that he shouldn’t be held accountable for his actions in the past that-

can we just focus on the future, please, or just try to?

Yeah. [Stammers] Tell us what happened at the police station.

Well, I know the government has frozen aurora’s accounts and assets.

Damn it, ned. Though, I shouldn’t be surprised that his games have, you know, impacted the family business. But what I can never forgive is how he hurt you and drew in the process.

Okay. Do you really believe ned woulhe’s always been so kind.

Ned is a quartermaine. He pus elq ahead of everything else. And I get that it’s hard for you to see that because you always see the best in everybody.

Well…not always.

Hey. How you doing, kevin?

I’m doing well, ms. Reeves.

He’s expecting me.

You got it.

Thank you. Well, hey, handsome.

Hello, yourself.

[Giggles]

Hi.

Hi.

Sorry to call you down here. I just needed to talk to someone.

Oh, no problem. Tell me about the wedding.

I’m not gonna tell you about the wedding ’cause I don’t want you to be sad-

no, no, no. It’s okay. I wanna hear about it.

Are you sure you want me-

yes, I want to hear about it. How was willow?

She looked–[Sighs] Beautiful–a vision.

I knew she would be. And, um, the-

everything wasn’t too much on her?

No, she did great. And you should have seen the kids.

[Laughs] I bet wiley was very handsome. And how did avery and donna do as flower girls?

Terrible. Just kidding. Uh, you should have seen baby amelia. She was like-

had this little, pretty dress on and everything. I-I took pictures like you wanted.

Oh.

Right.

Thank you. Thank you for remembering. I’m glad that willow had a perfect day.

Uh, well, listen. It wasn’t quite perfect.

What do you mean? It was too much for her, wasn’t it? It–well, what happened?

No. Some agent from the sec hauled carly into the pcpd for colluding with drew on insider trading.

No, martin. I haven’t changed my mind.

[Dramatic music] Just the opposite. I want you to go all out and expose drew and carly for engaging in insider trading.

Just make sure… to keep my name out of it. That happened at the wedding?

The good news is that carly was released, uh, after a few hours.

Well, do you think that’s the end of it?

Not for carly and not for drew. The sec is trying to find him now.

Wait. I don’t understand. Wasn’t drew at the wedding too?

You haven’t heard yet?

Okay, guys, the coast is clear. There’s no sign of any other guards. I think the best plan is to head to the “haunted star.”

Yeah, but we don’t know how many guards victor has on that ship or scouring the rest of the island. But we have to assume that victor knows that valentin didn’t come by himself.

Okay, curtis, I can go with you, help you get everybody off that boat.

I think a two-pronged approach is probably best.

Okay. Okay, so you want me to get victor’s attention, get to him, keep his attention off the “haunted star”?

Exactly. Do you have any idea how to gain entry into the bunker?

[Sighs] I mean, I’m open to suggestions.

I know how.

We give victor exactly what he’s looking for: Valentin’s accomplice.

[Dramatic music]

There we go. [Grunts] Sweetie pie, now, what have you gone and done?

[Door shuts]

I neutralized the threat-

temporarily, anyway.

I thought I was getting through to him.

He was literally dialing the phone to the wsb. We couldn’t take that chance. He’s got tunnel vision. He would do anything to save obrecht. And doesn’t the bureau strongly recommend against forming attachments?

Oh–[Stammers] T-that’s rather cold calculation.

Thank you.

Well-

how long will he be out?

Oh, he should be out for a few hours. And then he’ll come around with a devil of a migraine.

You know, I for one am really concerned that laura and the rest of the crew-

they just have no idea what victor is actually planning.

Along with everyone else on that island.

Which is why we need to get on the next flight to greenland.

I’m ready within the hour.

I’m ready now.

[Dramatic music]

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what exactly are you suggesting?

Okay, I’m saying you capture me, hold me prisoner. You gain entry by delivering me to victor.

Laura, you–you’re here to rescue your grandsons. I can’t put you at victor’s mercy, especially when you and I both know he doesn’t have any.

You’re right. He doesn’t have any, and I won’t have any peace until I see that my grandsons are safe, and you’re not getting past those guards without me.

Laura, you and I have been friends a long time. We’ve trusted each other with our lives.

Yeah.

Trusting me with your life is one thing. Having faith that I can rescue your grandkids is something else completely different. I’m promising you I will not leave the “haunted star” without them. I’d rather die before I let anything happen to trina or your boys.

I believe that. So I’ll go with drew, and I’ll keep victor busy.

[Walkie-talkie static buzzing]

[Dramatic music]

Anna, what are you doing?

What? I’m taking care of business. It’s what I do.

Yeah, it’s what we all do when we’re best at it, but you’re recuperating and you have nothing to prove.

Really? I believe that I have a score to settle with victor.

Ah, you’re one stubborn woman.

I’d say brave. But I do have to ask, anna, are you sure you’re up to this?

I have to see it through.

Is this because of valentin? Is this–is this guy really worth the risk?

You have to stop talking. Okay, I’ve gotta find my clothes. All right.

[Shuffling] I got them.

A little privacy, please?

Wh-what about him?

Well, he’s unconscious, and will be for some time.

Okay, then I’ll just go home and pack a bag and-

wait.

Oh, don’t even think it, you two.

You have to stay here. Not just because we have an unconscious man in my room.

Look-

I’m with anna. If the wsb gets wind of what we’re doing, you can buy us some time, and you can keep us posted on what’s happening here at port charles.

Look, it’s not that I don’t have faith in the both of you. I do. Trust me. But this is probably the most dangerous mission you’ve ever embarked on.

[Stammers]

Don’t forget,

I–what?

My darling, anna and I were both married to you.

Yeah, but that’s-

and we survived that.

That’s a terrible-

barely.

[Laughs]

[Pensive music]

You can get back to work.

What’s the point? Valentin found you. It’s only a matter of time before others do too.

All the more reason to expedite your work.

Time is not the only impediment here. The stabilizers, the surfactants, and the adjuvants are all sufficient. But there’s no 2-phenoxyethanol here.

All right. All right. In layman’s terms, what is going on?

In order for me to make this work, I need preservatives. Single-dose vials. Otherwise, the antidote is too easily…contaminated.

Well, that’s precisely why i have you here, liesl. I know you can get past these problems.

Even if I could solve this preservative problem, this endeavor of yours is zwecklos. Futile. Doomed.

I seem to recall you saying this could be a crowning scientific achievement.

Scientifically speaking, I still do. But we can’t make this happen if we’re caught. I mean, it’s time to retreat and regroup.

If I stop the process now, who knows how long that’s gonna set me back.

You’ve made a valiant effort, victor. And your brilliant plan just can’t come to fruition under these circumstances.

[Tense music]

I suppose you’re right. Just have to reevaluate part of my plan.

Good. Thank you for listening to me.

I have not been bested, not by my son or any doubt. I still hold all the cards, including you, liesl.

There’s a possible location on your aunt liesl.

W-w-where is she? Where did victor take her?

I can’t–I can’t say, ’cause I don’t know. But what I do know is, drew went out to find her.

Drew went searching for my aunt liesl?

Yeah, that’s why he was missing from the wedding. So he went out to find your aunt. He’s gonna bring her home and save willow’s life. Don’t worry about it. I threw the sec off the scent. I got brick to arrange for drew’s name to appear in a manifest for a flight going from san diego to maui. They won’t know he’s not there until he doesn’t get off the plane.

But–but sonny, that was just a temporary dodge, right? I mean, eventually the sec will find out that that was a false lead and go back on drew’s trail. What happens if the sec catches drew before he can bring aunt liesl home?

[Dramatic music] What does that mean for willow?

This is all my fault. I mean, drew did everything he could to discourage me from investing in aurora, but I wouldn’t listen. I mean, you did too. But I was so determined to support you both, and now look. It all came back to bite me. I lost my hotel. There’s an sec investigation. Aurora’s assets have been frozen. It-

just–just forget about that. I mean, aurora’s assets and accounts-

they can be dealt with later. It’s–I think we should call it a night.

Oh, of course. I agree. Willow, why don’t I walk you down to the gatehouse while michael wraps everything up here.

Oh, michael, can you find my bouquet? I wanna put it in water and make it last a few more days.

Oh, and make sure you get the top of the wedding cake. You have to put in in the freezer at the gatehouse so you and willow can eat it on your one-year wedding anniversary.

[Tender music]

[Wind whooshing]

Help me! Please! Help me! Please!

Hey! What are you doing here?

Somebody help me! Oh! Oh, my god. Thank you! Thank you. Help me. Please help me. Now, boys.

[Dramatic music]

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Better get this locked away. You can find your own way back. Ah. Words of advice: If you want to stay in this business, outside of sonny, trust nobody.

Not even you?

Especially not me.

[Tense music]

All right. I’ll get my people on it asap. All right. No problem.

[Exhales] I gotta take care of something for sonny.

You good here?

All good.

Drew’s a smart guy. I’m sure he’s taking every precaution to cover his tracks.

But the government-

the government is resourceful. I mean, the fact that drew is missing-

won’t that intensify everything?

Probably so.

[Tense music]

You know, this could interrupt the rescue mission, make it impossible for drew to bring aunt liesl back home, and aunt liesl is willow’s last chance.

Nina, take it easy. I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure drew’s mission is successful.

Okay. Thank you. I mean, surely the sec has bigger fish to fry than carly and drew.

Well, I don’t know about that, ’cause the government, you know-

from my experience, they love to prioritize its money. You know, whoever tipped off the sec… I don’t know who it is, but let me tell you something. They’re not only hurting carly and drew. They’re hurting willow.

[Dramatic music]

Okay, let’s go.

Ugh, I never thought I’d get to the point where I couldn’t walk to the gatehouse.

Okay, it’s been a long day for you.

Yeah, for you too-

and not in a good way.

That’s all right. Diane’s an amazing lawyer. She’ll get it all figured out.

How can you be so sure?

Because I know if we stick together as a family, we can make it through anything.

[Soft dramatic music]

[Beeping] Gotcha.

[Dramatic music]

[Phone chimes]

Dex.

[Tense music]

I met a guy named hume. Handed sonny a briefcase full of cash just for showing up.

So sonny draws a line on running drugs, but he’s willing to help ship weapons of war?

There’s two reasons people wanna ship under cloak of darkness: Either what they’re moving is dirty, or what they’re moving is being supplied to dirty people.

In this case, both.

This deal is extremely lucrative for sonny, but also extremely dicey.

This is it.

This is how we bring sonny down.

Anna. You’re in no shape to go charging off to greenland.

Perhaps you’re right. But I just feel that we’re all in for a world of hurt if victor’s plan is successful, so-

sorry to leave you with this mess.

Oh, that-

I’ve been cleaning up messes for the both of you for years now. I’m highly experienced at it.

Yes, and we love you for it.

[Tense music]

[Shouts]

[Mutters]

Wow. [Laughs] Very convincing.

I am going to bring them home safely-

all of them.

I know you will. Good luck.

Okay.

Okay.

Laura, are you absolutely sure you wanna do this? You can still wait by the sea plane until I give the all clear.

I know you wanna protect me. You can’t get past those guards without me. And then once we get inside, then-

then we’ll think of something. You have to trust I know what I’m doing. Okay?

Okay. Let’s do this.

Okay. So from now on-

from this point on-

I’m your prisoner.

Yes, you are.

Okay?

Let’s get those hands out, please. Here we go.

Okay, not too tight.

You got it.

All right. That’s-

let’s do this.

[Suspenseful music]

I’m sure it fits with your agenda for me to give up now. But my plan is moving ahead. I just have to speed up the timetable.

There’s no way to be certain the antidote is viable without testing it on a human subject.

Yeah, and that’s-

that’s the plan.

I refuse to use trinaor spencer as my test subjects. I will not risk cutting short a young, innocent life.

Would you have the same qualms about using a more mature subject? Someone who’s decidedly less innocent?

[Dramatic music] Hmm. Perfect timing, son.

[Dramatic music]

[Soft piano music]

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[Wind howling]

[Dramatic music]

You think they saw us?

Or heard us?

Well, the “haunted star” is docked. Let’s hope her radar is off.

Well, even if it’s not, a radar is usually used to detect debris, other ships, icebergs, things like that. We came in so low beneath the hills, and landed on the opposite side of the island.

We took the scenic route. That explains the bumpy landing.

Well, it’s the safest way to approach victor’s island undetected.

And for bringing home trina, liesl, and your grandsons.

Hi.

Hi.

Okay, so robert’s busy and you’ll be in the “bureau” about stepping up the rescue.

Ah. A lot of red tape. You know, the island is in international waters, so there’s not really any government that can claim it.

No sovereignty to answer to. You’d think that would make it easy.

Did he say anything else?

Well, I was hoping that on reflection, he’d decide that we were crazy to think that victor’s in the possession of a biological weapon, but no, he does think that is the likely scenario.

And he’s gonna have to convince them of that. They’ll need air-tight evidence to get them to take any action.

Yeah, but how do we find air-tight proof?

I called in a favor.

[Knock at door]

Hi. Anna devane. What have you gotten yourself into this time?

[Line trilling]

You have reached

curtis ashford.

Leave your name and number

and I’ll call you back.

Hell of a time to have your phone off, curtis. Call me.

Where’s my mom?

She’s in the interrogation room with the sec. Diane’s with her.

Did they say what it’s about?

All I can say is that your mother’s in a little bit of trouble.

My client is absolute willing to cooperate, even though your interrupted her son’s wedding to drag her down here.

We do apologize for the timing, but this is a very serious matter. We have cause to believe that you colluded to drew cain to raise the stock price of aurora media.

And it could you both to prison.

So how you feeling, mrs. Corinthos?

[Laughs] Happily married, mr. Corinthos. How ’bout you?

Same. Just sorry all this business with my mom, you know, interrupted our night.

Interrupted, but didn’t derail. We got married. That’s what matters. I am worried about your mom, though.

I’m sure this will all get sorted out quickly.

We just spoke to diane. Sec got a tip that carly colluded with drew during the aurora-elq merger last year.

That merger didn’t even happen. What’s the big deal?

What I want to know is what does this mean for you, michael? You had a division at aurora. You’re a major shareholder at elq. Will they bring charges against you too?

[Electronic warbling]

Sweep’s done. No bugs.

Great. Boss wants you to check the perimeter while I get everything set up.

Copy that.

Got you now, kid.

[Dramatic music]

Trina, honey, it’s gonna be okay. We’re gonna find you.

Mom, I’m here. I’m here.

I love you.

Dr. Robinson?

Or is it dr. Ashford?

No, no, no. It’s still dr. Robinson. How can I help you, mr. Baldwin?

Well, you know, you’re here by yourself and I don’t know, I thought maybe you could use a little company since we’re kind of in the same boat.

Thank you. That would be lovely. And I’ve told you before. Please. It’s portia.

Oh. Hi, portia.

[Chuckles] You must be so worried about liesl.

I am, but she’s a tough cookie. And, you know, if you cross her, she’s very dangerous. So I kind of find that comforting right now.

I had not thought of it in that way. [Chuckles]

Well, not to make things worse.

Not really sure that you can.

Oh, oh, oh, I can. You know, just ask anybody. They’ll tell you that. So trina, she’s not a mad scientist like liesl, so those cassadines, I mean, you must be scared as to what they have up their sleeves.

Yeah, I am.

Well, you must be worried sick, which brings me to my million-dollar question. Why are you here at the hospital and not at home?

Simply put, work is the only thing that’s keeping me from completely losing my mind right now.

Holly, I’d like you to meet dr. Andrew maddox.

Oh, why do I know that name? Oh. Right, you were involved in the anamnesis project.

And I’ve been trying to right that wrong ever since.

Well, you have my empathy. A while ago, I got mixed up in something deplorable and ever since, I’ve been trying to help the bureau any way I can.

But andre’s been doing the same. You know, thankfully, he’s been backchanneling into the bureau’s records without raising any alarms.

Unfortunately, I don’t have access to any files directly related to project demeter. But I’m hoping I got you all the next best thing. Back when I was doing psych evals for the bureau, I had access to the complete dossier of the original operation against the cassadines.

The crazy weather machine? That was-

40 years ago.

I’m amazed they didn’t delete all those files, with victor in charge.

Well, I’m sure they did. Fortunately, the wsb is an institution of many fail safes and redundancies, so I just downloaded it off the server.

Isn’t that traceable?

Oh, yes. Once they realize that I did it, they’re gonna come looking for me and I’m gonna have a lot of questions to answer.

All right, then we better find something quick.

Mayor collins, commissioner ashford. I just checked with your office and it appears you are taking personal time. Give me a call back, please.

Insider trading?

Yeah. During the aurora-elq merger.

But my mom lost money. She lost her hotel.

The sec doesn’t care whether your mom lost money or not, josslyn. They care about the timing of the stock purchase.

Jordan, jordan, my mom did not do anything wrong.

I hope that proves to be true, ms. Jacks, although at the moment, there are far more pressing matters going on in port charles than some business deal.

Yes, exactly! Like finding trina, spencer, and ace, and nobody is sure how much longer willow can wait for liesl obrecht.

I’m right there with you, and I have every hope that our colleagues from the sec will treat your mother fairly.

Oh, yeah. Because she has diane. [Scoffs]

And with luck and ms. Miller’s skill, they’ll release your mother as soon as they’re done questioning her.

They’re looking for drew as well. Carly’s not gonna give him up.

So drew went radio silent too?

Do you mean someone else went off-grid?

Hold down the fort here. I need to go check in on somebody.

Brick. I thought you were overseeing things on the west coast.

Eh, wasn’t a problem to fly out. Deal’s important, and it’s a good thing I came, ’cause sonny’s been delayed. Family matters. You know what it is. He shouldn’t be too long, but I’m here. Just in case.

The tip that the sec got only concerns carly and drew. They’re operating under the assumption that michael was in the dark about any conversation as far as the merger. That true, michael?

Of course.

Michael, maybe you should go to the station and be there for your joss.

There’s no way I’m leaving your side.

I’ll still be here when you get back.

Okay, you guys have fun at your wedding night. Have some cake, do whatever you need to do, and I’m gonna go see if your mother and josslyn are okay.

You and drew cain have a close relationship, correct?

We’re members of the same extended family, and he’s my son’s uncle.

Well, you look pretty friendly right here.

[Laughs] As my client just stated, they are members of the same extended family. And another member of that extended family, namely client’s daughter-in-law, was recently diagnosed with stage four leukemia, so when did it become a violation of sec statues for two family members to comfort each other?

Look, we’re not unreasonable.

Yes, you are.

And we do not want to make an example out of you. You’re a private citizen, not the founder of a publicly traded company. This’ll go a lot easier for you if you cooperate and tell us where we can find drew cain.

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Hey, I’m sorry all this went down on our wedding day.

Did you call in the tip?

No.

Then it’s not your fault.

[Soft dramatic music]

Hey, you okay?

Why?

[Chuckles] Never made a woman swoon before?

Hey, I have an idea. Why don’t you go upstairs, get comfortable? There’s still plenty of food and champagne. There’s no reason we can’t still celebrate.

I like the way you think let’s do it.

All right.

Thank you.

You okay?

Yeah.

Hey.

[Sighs]

I’m sorry, michael. I really hate that things went down like this today.

[Chuckles] What do you mean? It is exactly what you wanted.

So have you checked his office, his car?

Ms. Spencer, we know where he isn’T. Just tell us where he is.

[Chuckles]

Go to hell.

Ms. Miller, do you have any advice for your client at this juncture?

I think we all just heard my client make her position abundantly clear. And as for this tender moment caught by the gh security cameras, well, you could have footage of my client and mr. Cain making out like hormonal teenagers, and you still have no indication as to the actual substance of their conversation, business or otherwise, so you’re gonna have to do a hell of lot better than that.

Your client, who had no previous investments in aurora media, made a seven-figure stock purchase immediately prior to the proposed merger between aurora and elq. The timing alone presents a strong enough argument of collusion and insider trading. Although we are within our rights to hold ms. Spencer for 24 hours without charging her.

All right, well, can my client at least get some coffee if this is gonna turn into a staycation for her? Or is that an upcharge?

[Sighs and clears throat]

[Suspenseful music]

Mom!

Oh, hey. How are michael and willow?

They’re worried about you.

We all are.

Hey. Any luck?

No. Still trying to find a satellite signal. Give me a second.

Okay. Keep at it. In the meantime, guys, gameplan remains the same. Here we go. The “haunted star” docked here on the west side of the island right about 14 hours ago.

Okay. How far are we from the “haunted star”?

I would say less than an hour. I mean, the island is small. It’s less than one square mile. The best way to get there is just to cross over the landmass without getting caught.

It’s a good thing we dressed warmly, right?

You know what? Just so we’re all on the same page, we’re not here to take down victor cassadine? Okay? Whatever he has planned is between him and the bureau. We have to stick to our original plan of rescuing trina, spencer, obrecht, and the baby. This is no time for anyone’s personal vendetta. Are we clear?

Crystal.

So much of this redacted, andre.

You know, they’d have to-

[Knock at door]

I know.

Anna, I need to talk to you about the-

andre.

Jordan. Been a long time.

Years…in fact. So what are you doing in port charles?

He heard about my ordeal and he just wanted to check on me.

Course he did. And I’m sure this has nothing to do with the fact that no one can reach laura, curtis, or drew? And since valentin’s not here by your bedside and andre is, that means something’s going down, so please tell me the four of them haven’t gone off on some half-baked rescue mission of their own?

We can neither confirm nor deny a rescue mission, half-baked or otherwise.

I was afraid of that. I should’ve looped you in. My bad. I’m sorry.

So valentin, curtis, laura, and drew all went off to rescue trina and the others and cause an international incident in the process? Would it help to know that where they’re going does not technically belong to a sovereign nation?

[Sighs] Just tell me how I can reach them.

So you can wish them luck?

To tell them to stand down.

Okay, look. Valentin, he does have a sat phone, but the reception is dodgy at best.

Give me the number.

I will. But jordan, I think it’s important for us to allow them to at least try to bring the hostages back.

Okay, convince me. Why is this our only option?

Because while the world’s governments are sitting around debating what they’re going to do, what action to take, we can run out of time saving them.

What do you mean, run out of time?

We believe that victor has been searching for a weapon of mass destruction.

And I think I know what kind of weapon.

What is it? Holly?

The end of civilization.

[Ominous music]

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Said to me and drew last fall?

Michael’s mother knew about the potential merger, which is why she bought the stock. That’s called insider trading, and it’s illegal. Martha stewart went to prison for much less.

[Sighs] Luckily for both of you, nobody has really looked into it, but I think it’s something that you both need to consider.

You threatened drew that you could tip off the sec. Now you have.

Michael.

[Chuckles] If you really think so little of me that you believe that I would send your mother to prison while your wife is dying, then you don’t know me at all.

[Dramatic music]

Well, ned, I guess you’re right. I really don’T.

Do you have any idea where drew cain is?

He was supposed to be at the wedding walking willow down the aisle, but I guess his plans changed.

Well, do you think he got wind of the sec’s interest and bolted?

Doesn’t strike me as the type.

Fine. Well, then at least carly is not antagonizing two federal agents on behalf of someone who ran off and left her holding the bag.

The sec knows about me and drew. Did you say anything to anyone?

The only people that I know that know about this are brick and olivia. They would not say anything.

[Sighs]

Are they still holding you?

Yes. They think I know where drew is.

Do you?

He went after victor to find liesl so we can bring her home to save willow, and if the authorities find him and get in his way?

Excuse me for a second.

[Sighs]

You were with sonny when he was ambushed. What’s your take on the shooter?

He was a pro. He only missed the first shot because I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. But once he had me and sonny pinned, he was methodical, working to get the range.

So ex-military?

Almost certainly.

Mm. But a ghost. Fingerprints, dna, nothing showed up on the database.

Someone invested a whole lot of money to make this guy invisible.

Why send him after sonny?

That’s what sonny wants to know. Maybe pikeman can tell him.

[Phone ringing]

Speaking of the devil. Sonny, what’s up, man? What’s going on?

Carly and drew are in a jam. I need a favor.

Name it.

All right. I’ll get my people on it asap. All right. No problem.

[Sighs] I got to take care of something for sonny. You good here?

All good.

[Dramatic music]

Listen, I know what it’s like, you know, trying to distract yourself so that your mind doesn’t go to bad places. Hell, I haven’t slept in a quite a while. I also know what it’s like not to be able to help your child. Not that this is the same thing.

No, I mean, you don’t have to justify your fear. You love liesl. And we’re both scared for our loved ones right now.

Yeah, it’s the helplessness that I can’t stand. Ever since, you know, trina and liesl were kidnapped, I have a sneaking suspicion that I’ve been kept in the dark by, you know, robert and anna and felicia and laura. You know, I think they know exactly when victor has his martinis. And this whole holly coming back to town, I think it’s all connected to luke spencer’s death.

Why do you say that?

Because… luke ended them in ’81 and they’re sore losers, so victor got rid of luke and now, luke’s family wants to get rid of victor. And you know who’s the collateral damage? Me and you.

Mm-hmm.

Trina…

mm-hmm.

Liesl. God forbid you cross the cassadines or the spencers!

[Sighs] I wish I did not agree with you. But I tell you one thing. I’m gonna do everything in my power to make sure that spencer cassadine does not come near my daughter ever again. And when curtis brings trina home, I want to make sure that I-

whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, hang on. What do you mean curtis brings trina home?

[Suspenseful music]

Um…

portia. Do you know something?

Holly, what did you find?

See for yourself.

What is–may I ask?

It’s the original dossier on the cassadines. From 1981. It’s got conversation between senior directors at the bureau, conversations that even robert wasn’t privy to back then.

Okay, so what we’re looking at here is psych profiles of the three cassadine brothers, mikkos, victor, and tony. Tony was just more interested in living his playboy lifestyle than pulling off any kind of grand schemes.

Mm, so no mastermind?

Right.

Unlike mikkos, who is a megalomaniac entirely fueled by greed and power.

So how is this different than victor?

Well, their actions might be similar. Their motivations were very different, ’cause victor’s always been an idealist. I mean, evil, certainly. And now where mikkos wanted to control the world, victor was always determined to fix it. Like he really believed that these weapons that they were developing would curtail the developing population that he believed was draining the resources of the world.

So is this what victor’s trying to do now?

Project demeter? Demeter, goddess of harvest who was so broken-hearted over her daughter, persephone. That’s what gave us the seasons.

In greek mythology, one prayed and worshipped demeter because she was responsible for the weather.

Is that the threat we’re dealing with? Could victor be trying to reverse the climate crisis? And if so, why would he need hostages?

I don’t know. It says here that weather-related tech is one of the brothers’ endeavors.

[Suspenseful music] Could project demeter be the bureau’s attempt to retrieve all those weapons from 40 years ago?

Scroll down. There’s another weapon that hasn’t been accounted for yet.

Anna? What is it?

It’s an engineered virus. One that only a small portion of the population will be immune to.

How many wouldn’t be immune?

According to this, the pathogen would be lethal to 80% of the population.

[Sighs]

Is this what victor’s idealism has led him to? Saving the planet at the expense of 80% of the population? We have to call the wsb.

No. We can’T.

[Dramatic music]

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You are dangerously close to saying things you can’t take back, things that will make you look very bad when the truth comes out.

No, the truth is, ned, you’re the one who originally pitched us all coming together to force valentin out. Then when drew put his company on the line, you double-crossed him. But you still thought he was a threat, right? So you turned him over to the sec. My mom was collateral damage, because we all know that you have no qualms about selling any of us out if it keeps you in power at elq. I mean, come on. You even sold your own daughter out.

Both of you, that’s enough.

You’re right, brook lynn. It is.

[Tense music]

Ms. Spencer, good news. You’re free to go.

Well, what has prompted this sudden change of heart?

We found drew cain. He boarded a flight from san diego to maui 15 minutes ago. In the meantime, the investigation is still ongoing. The charges could be pending.

Understood. Let’s go finalize details, shall we?

[Indistinct chatter]

[Suspenseful music]

What?

What the hell? What’s going on? Why does the sec think drew’s on his way to maui?

[Scoffs]

All right, I’m gonna scope the area, see if I can find a satellite signal before we make our move.

Hey, I’ll go with you and keep an eye out for victor’s men. Okay?

Yeah.

Hey. How you holding up?

I’m cold.

Yeah.

I’m also kind of energized.

[Sighs] All the adrenaline taking you back to a more adventurous time?

Yeah. [Chuckles] Something like that, I suppose.

Yeah. And?

I guess I’m trying to remember a time before all of this madness began. You know? Before the cassadines infiltrated my life. And they tried to take it over the first time I crossed paths with victor. And his brother… I was trina’s age. And now trina is on the “haunted star.” That’s the ship that helena gave luke and me for a wedding gift. And then she cursed it and us. She liked her curses.

[Sighs] I’m not sure I much believe in curses.

I didn’t think that I did, either. But helena’s words have been looming over me for decades, and every time I think that I’ve gotten past it, comes right back to haunt me again.

Okay, so she’s dead. Haven’t you won?

[Laughing] Have I? Oh, my goodness. The cassadines keep finding ways to hurt me and my family. And now, it’s my grandson’s it’s got to stop.

Okay, then we stop it. If you say it’s a curse, fine, it’s a curse. Then we break it once and for all.

I like the sound of that.

We can’t share our theory with the bureau. Not now.

I think we have more than just a theory, andre.

There’s a biological agent that could wipe out most of the world’s population. If not now, dr. Maddox, then when?

Let me put it like this. If you were the wsb and you received this intel, what would you do? How would the bureau react and respond to this information?

Okay, clue me in.

I think what you’re saying is that if the bureau finds out that there’s a large-scale bioweapon on the island that they will do everything in their power to neutralize the threat.

Yeah, but isn’t that what we want?

Not if they send an aerial assault team to contain the virus.

They have to make a choice… between saving eight people…

including a baby.

And saving eight billion. And they’ll just bomb it. They’ll just wipe that island off the map.. killing everyone.

[Ominous music]

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What did you do?

What do you mean?

The men from the sec found evidence that drew’s heading west.

Oh, yeah. I hope that drew can stay ahead of them.

Drew wasn’t in san diego. And he definitely wasn’t heading to maui.

As long as it keeps the sec busy, that’s all that matters, carly.

You didn’t have to do that.

Do what? Look, I know things haven’t been great between us, but we’re still family. All of us. Keep me posted.

[Soft dramatic music]

Sorry I lost my cool like that.

You’re worried about your mom. That’s good reason.

Yeah, well, she’d be the first one to tell me not to… not to waste this precious time.

And she would be right. I want to get back to the gatehouse and spend some time with wiley and amelia. Let’s celebrate the start of our marriage with them.

[Phone ringing]

Sorry. It’s my mom.

Take it.

Hey, mom.

How’s willow?

She’s fine. She’s just anxious for you.

[Sighs] Well, it was dicey for a while. They wanted me to tell them where drew is off to.

And what’d you say?

Well, I didn’t have to say anything. They’re under the impression he’s headed to hawaii.

What? How?

Your father.

No, they couldn’t possibly.

The bureau’s focus is the greater good. Protecting the many over the few. And as heartless as this might sound, they’d consider trina, spencer, and the baby expendable.

We must remember, though, that victor did take obrecht to that island presumably to make the pathogen viable. Now if I know anything about liesl, she won’t make it easy for him.

Which means we have some time.

Yeah.

Time for what?

Time for laura and the rest to bring the hostages home before we alert the bureau to the situation.

Right.

It’s a calculated risk. Victor could still release the pathogen.

Well, what’s the point in saving the world if we can’t save the people we care about?

I don’t actually know that much, really. I just know that he left town because curtis left me note.

And I don’t think he would leave town by himself. So who went with him?

Think maybe you should speak to anna.

Yeah, I will. Thank you, doc. See ya.

[Suspenseful music]

Hey, good news. Finally got a sat signal. We’re about half a mile from the “haunted star.”

This is good. Let’s go.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. The footprints. Would victor have his guards patrolling this far from the island?

So far no timetable for how long this thing’s gonna last. Just assume we could be here for weeks.

Talk about deserted.

That’s why you’re getting paid a hell of a lot more than your standard fee.

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so we all done here?

Not quite. There’s another matter you need to be made aware of.

Uh, what?

Pending the sec investigation, all of aurora’s accounts and assets have been frozen.

What? That’s ridiculous, diane.

Mm-hmm, and so have yours.

Can you believe him? For michael to accuse me like that? Insinuate that I would–

double-cross drew? Secure your own position as ceo, making sure he’s not a threat? I don’t know, dad. Sounds like your standard tactics for me.

Sonny send the sec down the wrong trail to buy drew time?

Yeah, yeah, he really stepped up for you.

Not just for me. For you, too.

Yeah, I get the feeling that sonny had something to do with this hit on drew’s location.

No comment.

Mm-hmm. Then why aren’t you celebrating? Because it was sonny?

Again, no comment.

I know you think sonny did wrong by your mother and michael, but maybe this is a sign that one day, there’ll be a chance to make things right.

[Tense music]

We’ve got company.

Pikeman.

Guards. [Sighs] No doubt a power move. Making sure their boss arrives fashionably late.

We’re ready. Where’s your boss?

Where’s yours?

I’m here.

We’re gonna get this started or what?

So we’re in agreement, then? We’re going to wait for valentin and the crew to try to bring everyone back?

How much time?

I don’t know. We’ll have to figure that out. But we can’t stall forever, obviously.

Well, I have some contacts in the canadian military. People I trust. I can get word that they might want to get in striking distance.

Oh, good. That’s great. Thank you, andre.

And I’ll try to reach valentin. He needs to know about this.

All right.

[Soft tense music]

I’ve already asked so much of you, including silence while we wait.

So you need something else? The worst I can say is no. So ask.

The bureau is probably gonna run this investigation through your department. And if they find out the location of the island or… what victor’s really up to…

I’ll run interference for as long as I can.

Thank you.

Get what’s at stake. We have to keep this under wraps. People would panic if they knew victor had a biological weapon.

[Dramatic music]

[Chuckles softly]

Come home, baby girl. Please, please come home.

Come on, valentin. Please pick up.

We should head back.

Sounds good to me. I’m freezing.

[Phone ringing]

[Tense music]

Did you hear that?

[Phone ringing]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

aw.

Oh, my gosh. You guys look incredible.

Yeah.

You look like real-life princesses.

Yes, but no princess is complete without her crown. Right?

Ooh.

Um, I’ve got to take this.

Okay. Um, here. Help me out?

Oh, yes.

Here you go. All right. Just lean your heads in.

In.

And we’ll put this right-

okay.

Beautiful. Oh, my god.

Let me see. You guys are officially perfect. Right? Turn around.

Perfection.

Yes.

[Laughter]

It’s like you read my mind. I was just thinking how much I’d want you here too.

Hey, you know, the guests are starting to arrive.

You’re so good with them.

Donna and avery?

Strong and confident but still playful and fun. It’s the kind of mom I want to be.

Hey. That’s the kind of mom you are. You’re the best. Right?

[Laughter]

Yum.

What is all this?

It’s called food, tracy.

No, what I mean is, what are you doing with it?

It’s for the wedding. Initially, I was gonna call a caterer. Then I thought, why don’t I do it myself? You know, give it that nice, personal touch.

A wonderful touch, sweetheart.

Yes, just what all brides dream of-

an all-you-can-eat wedding buffet.

For your information, tracy, willow did not want some stuffy, stuck-up sit-down dinner.

You’ll see. It’s gonna be very elegant.

Uh-huh.

Brook lynn, you don’t need to be here. Olivia and I have this covered.

I’d actually prefer to stay behind the scenes right now.

Ah, so you can avoid chase?

Olivia.

What, am I wrong?

Look alive, people. Everything’s almost ready in the living room. How are things going in here?

Oh, not to worry. All of the food is pre-cooked, just like a picnic!

The flowers, huh? All right, so this is where mommy and I will be standing when you give us the rings.

I have an important job, don’t I?

Oh, yeah, extremely. And there is no one I trust more with it.

Hey.

Oh. And there is the beautiful officiant.

And her equally, if not more, beautiful sister.

Yeah. Kristina?

Right. Hey, dad.

Hey.

I’m so glad you came.

So am I. And you look absolutely beautiful, as usual.

You ready for this?

Oh, I think so. Michael said that they’re keeping things relatively simple, so I don’t know. I can’t believe they asked me to officiate.

I can.

Yeah, I can too. You’re the perfect choice, especially given your relationship with willow and michael.

Tj and molly, are they on their way, or-

yeah, they should be here any minute.

Hey, look at this handsome duo.

Ooh, looking sharp, boys.

I was giving wiley a lay of the land.

Whoa. Hey, buddy. You’re gonna crush it, wiley.

Grandpa!

Hey, buddy! Are you excited about the wedding?

Oh, yeah!

I bet. This is the greatest ringbearer in the world.

Yeah, the best.

What did I do? Well, I gave the sec a heads-up that a certain ceo was giving his girlfriend stock tips.

Oh, you told the sec about carly and drew?

No, I had martin grey pass on an anonymous tip that the ceo of aurora media and his secret girlfriend were engaged in insider trading. So basically, I took your advice.

[Gasps]

Never felt better.

Ah, uh-huh. And how long do you think that’s gonna last?

You know what, mom? Can you and joss take the girls up to the main house?

I’m sure they’d love to see how the preparation is going.

Yeah!

Yeah. Well, careful what you wish for, ’cause maxie might put you to work. Come on, you guys.

Aw.

Aw, come here.

Aw, good luck.

You’re perfect. All right. Let’s go, ladies. We’ll see you up there.

Pick up your dresses!

Aw.

There we go.

[Both sigh]

[Door shuts]

Okay. How are you feeling?

Honestly… I’m scared. I just so want this to be the beginning of something, and I’m terrified that it’s the end.

[Dramatic music]

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Hi.

Oh, my god. Hi. How are you?

Oh, here, let me get this. Hi, tj.

Madam officiant.

Don’T. It’s way too much pressure.

Hey. Hey, we’re all here. Let’s get dad and let’s get a photo.

Yeah.

Uh, no. The photographer will get that later.

But let’s commemorate this day, man.

Yeah, and who knows the next time we’ll look this good is?

That’s a good point too.

Okay. Yeah, okay. Okay.

Dad. Dad, come here.

Dad.

What?

Okay. Yay, picture time. Okay.

Okay, here. I’ll take it.

All right.

[Camera shutter clicks]

There we go.

Hey, it’s your wedding day. You might want to look like you’re enjoying it.

Yeah, I know. I plan to enjoy every second.

[Clears throat]

Looks great. Okay, wait, a couple more just like this. Hold on. Hold on. Smile.

[Camera shutter clicking] Cute.

I love it.

Oh, my goodness. The gang’s all here. Everyone, get ready for pictures.

I want to be in the pictures.

Okay.

Oh.

Then come over here.

Hey, wiley, come over here for a picture.

Why don’t we take this up to the stairs?

Why don’t we take it up at the stairs? Yeah.

Yeah.

Right up here?

Yeah.

Hey. Hey, I can take the photo.

Um, no. It’s okay. I, uh–I got it.

[Indistinct chatter] Okay. Say cheese. All: Cheese.

[Camera shutter clicks]

Hey, josslyn, you want to get in?

Um, I’m good for now.

Okay. Suit yourself.

[Camera shutter clicking]

You know what? All right. These are so adorable.

Let’s go. Let’s go in.

[Singsong] I want to see the pictures.

Tj. Is everything okay with molly?

Okay, the kids look adorable, but me on the other hand…

what are you talking about? You look beautiful. You’ll send me those, yeah?

Yeah, of course.

[Warming up voice]

Ned, please.

Excuse me. Michael and willow asked me to sing at the ceremony, and I don’t want to disappoint them with rusty pipes.

Wouldn’t want anything to derail this ultra highbrow wedding.

All right. You know what, tracy? I’ve had just about enough of you.

Let’s go and see the guests, gran–I mean, tracy. I’m sure everyone is excited to see you.

Fat chance.

Even still, let’s go. Come on. Okay, this way. That’s right.

Sweetheart, deep breath.

Hmm? I didn’t say anything. I didn’t say a word.

Which says everything.

Exactly how long is mommy dearest planning on staying?

Molly’s fine.

Are you sure? ‘Cause she seems a little off to me.

I’m sure. But I am glad that she has the support of her sisters.

How did the doctor’s appointment go?

Fine.

That’s it? Fine?

I don’t know. It’s private, kristina.

Okay, the davis women don’t do private. What’s going on?

It turns out getting pregnant may be more difficult than tj and I had hoped.

It’s a buffet, not a bout of food poisoning.

Time will tell.

Well, it usually does. So just leave it alone–oh!

Oh!

Chase, hi.

I’m sorry.

Oh, chase, the young man you’ve been hiding from.

What? No.

The policeman who owes you a debt of gratitude.

I’m sorry?

Did my granddaughter move heaven and earth to get your badge reinstated or not?

Exaggeration is sort of her thing. Let’s go find your seat.

Any jitters?

Uh, actually no.

Good.

How about you? Think you can handle the rigorous best man duties?

I’ll do my best, man.

Oh, I like that.

[Chuckles] Hey, listen, you deserve this. You’re a great brother. You’re a great guy. You’re gonna be a great husband.

Yeah, I hope so.

I know so. You’ve been through hell multiple times, and you got someone that loves you just as much as you love them.

Yeah, forever. Whether willow’s with me or not. You know, long, short, or somewhere in between. No matter what happens, dante, this is-

this is the happiest day of my life.

See, and the fact that you know that-

that you can see that–that’s the greatest gift of all. Hey, I’m happy for you.

Thanks, man.

The world is full of beautiful things that end. And the truth is, none of us know when our time is up. And in my opinion, the biggest tragedy is throwing away what we have today worrying about what’s gonna happen tomorrow. You’re surrounded by your family and friends. You’re gonna marry the man you love.

Love with all my heart. It took me a while to know it, but… michael is the one.

Do you know how rare that is? How so many people go their entire lives and they never experience that? I mean, I know you appreciate every minute you spend with michael and your kids, but if today is the only day we get, shouldn’t we make it the best one?

You told me to call the sec. You handed me the phone. You almost dared me to do it.

No, no, nina, I was playing devil’s advocate. I was trying to show you how way over the top the idea was. No, it was reverse psychology. I was trying to talk you out of doing it, not encourage you to do it.

Well, that backfired.

Yeah, clearly.

Carly has yet to face a single consequence for what she did. Had she told willow about her birth mother, me, then willow wouldn’t be on death’s door right now. She could’ve gotten that bone marrow transplant months ago, and she’d be thriving instead of withering away.

Okay, I need to stop you right now because now you are skating dangerously close to alternative facts.

Okay, just tell me one untrue thing about what I just said.

[Sighs] Yes, it’s true that carly was wrong. And yes, she should have told you and willow the truth. But that’s not the reason willow is sick.

She delayed her treatment.

Nina, because of the baby, not because of carly.

But had willow known that-

no one knew. You’re forgetting the fact that willow didn’t tell anybody about her cancer.

You’re not blaming willow now, are you?

No. No, of course not. I’m just simply saying that no one had all the information, not even carly.

Okay, you know what? It doesn’t matter. Carly and drew, they broke the law. And is it so inconceivable that carly should pay for her crime?

Oh, see, but, nina, that’s just it. You send her to prison, it’s not carly who pays. It’s you.

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Well, I think that’s it for the prep. I can just play hostess to the guests, at least till the ceremony begins. Hey, hey. Hey, girls. What did we say about running in the house?

Sorry.

Uh-huh. Aren’t they adorable as they cut a path of total destruction through the house?

You blow me away.

Really? Tell me more.

Pulling a wedding together in a couple days.

Mm, you say wedding. Tracy says picnic.

Oh, don’t listen to her.

Hey, guys, have you seen donna and avery?

Thataway. I’m just so happy that I can do something for michael and willow after everything they’ve been through. Well, everything they’re still going through. But also, I had a lot of help.

Sorry, um, have either of you heard from willow?

You are amazing at putting things into perspective. You know that? Okay, no more thinking about tomorrow or next week. Today I live in the moment.

That’s right.

Thank you, carly.

Thank you. No, really, thank you. I’m so grateful that michael found you and that you fell in love. And I pray that it lasts for the next 60 years. But if god forbid it doesn’t, it doesn’t take away from the joy that you’ve given each other for the past two years or the love you’ve given wiley and amelia.

But doesn’t part of you wish michael had never met me?

No.

So he could be spared the heartbreak?

No, willow. I mean, would it hurt to see my son in pain? Yeah. But it would hurt even more for him to never be in love. I love seeing his face light up when you walk in the room. Or you two with wiley. Or when michael’s holding amelia. You’ve given my son so much. And I wouldn’t wish any of that away. I just want more of it for you. All of you.

[Chuckles]

So do I.

Yeah.

Ugh. But we’re not thinking about that today.

No, we’re not.

No. Today we bask in the joy and the love and the light.

Okay. Is it dress time?

[Chuckles] Let’s do it.

Okay, come on.

Thank you. All right.

I love you so much.

I love you too.

[Tender music]

Of course it’s me who pays. It’s always me.

Oh, that’s not what I meant.

Carly has come between willow and me over and over and over again. She has made sure that at every step, challenge, crisis, that she’s the one that willow turns to for support, not me. Take today, for example. It’s my daughter’s wedding day, and who gets to play mother of the bride? Not me, carly. I’m not even invited to the wedding.

Nina, I don’t need convincing that carly is a piece of work, but I do need you to acknowledge what’s really going on here. Why did you sic the sec on carly?

What do you mean?

Just answer the question.

Because carly and drew, they violated-

oh, come on! You don’t give a damn about the security and exchange commission. You don’t care about laws or statutes or shareholders. Just admit it, nina. You wanted revenge.

Aw.

Come on.

Willow. Oh, my gosh. You are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen.

She speaks the truth.

See, I told you.

We’ll see you in there? Okay.

Okay. You look beautiful.

Hi, mommy!

Hi. Are you ready to be the best ringbearer ever?

You look pretty.

Thank you. And I’m sure your daddy looks devastatingly handsome, but no one is more handsome than you.

How are you feeling?

Good. I’m ready. Thank you again for, you know, officiating.

Yeah, of course. You know, jason would be really happy for you.

[Sighs] Yeah. Yeah, I’ve been thinking about him a lot today.

So have I. And about you and willow, of course. You know what’s funny? She looks so soft and sweet on the outside, and of course she is, but I don’t think people realize how strong she is and how she’s been through. I mean, just like you. You’re kind and easygoing. The peacemaker-

mostly, that is. But I don’t think people realize that you have a core of pure steel. And I am so glad that you and willow were able to recognize that in each other. And I am honored to be leading you through your vows tonight.

Yeah, thanks. I love you.

Back at you.

[Doors opening]

Excuse me. Could everyone please take their seats? We are about to begin.

Ah, showtime.

Yep.

So are you ready to start the rest of your life?

So ready.

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You’re wrong.

Am I?

Yeah, you’re wrong. Way wrong. Because I’m not doing it for revenge. That’s more carly’s mo.

Mm-hmm. So you don’t want to wipe that sanctimonious smile off her face?

Absolutely.

After everything she did to you? Engineering it so that willow would go to her for love and support, even after you found willow a bone marrow donor.

Exactly what I’m saying.

Yeah. I know that’s what you’ve been saying, but you’re trying to pretend it’s not the reason that you turned carly over to the sec, and I need you to see that it is.

Because you think what I’m doing is wrong?

I’m not gonna judge you. You want revenge? Go for it. Get your revenge. I’m just saying it better be worth it to you, because if this comes out, it is the end of you and sonny.

[“Canon in d” playing]

[“Bridal chorus” playing]

You’re breathtaking.

And so are you.

Okay.

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thank you, friends and family, for joining us to celebrate the union of michael and willow. When they asked me to officiate the wedding, I was, um… I don’t know, I was kind of surprised, a, because I’ve never done this before, and b, that there’s probably a reason for that.

[Laughter] But when I sat down for a second and thought about it, it actually-

it made a lot of sense. I’ve known michael since he was just a kid. And we have been through a lot of life together. And watching him grow into the man he is today has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. And, willow, we’ve had some shared experiences, which I will not get into tonight, but it has given me an insight into the kind of person she is. Strong. Resilient. Beautiful. And so, so brave. All of the traits that she and michael have in common will only serve them as they embark on their life together. I love you both so very much.

I love you too.

Joss, you’re up.

Some shakespeare. “Let me not to the marriage of true minds “admit impediments. “Love is not love “which alters when it alterations finds. “Or bends with the remover to remove. “O, no, it is an ever-fixed mark “that looks on tempests and is never shaken. “It is the star to every wand’ring bark “whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. “Love’s not time’s fool, “though rosy lips and cheeks “within his bending sickle’s compass come. “Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks “but bears it out even to the edge of doom. “If this be error and upon me prov’d, “I never writ, nor no man ever lov’D.”

That was beautiful. Now ned will be performing a song that the bride and groom have chosen.

[Gentle strumming]

Sonny’s never gonna find out, but even if he did, he’d understand.

No, he wouldn’T.

Yes, he will. Because no one more than sonny has seen how carly has treated me. The cruelty. The utter disrespect. You know, sonny and I, what we have, it’s the real deal. If it wasn’t, sonny wouldn’t have sacrificed everything for me.

But that’s just it, nina. Sonny sacrificed everything. And he kept choosing you over them time and time again, and at great cost. Now I have learned the hard way that sonny and carly, they have their own history, and part of that history is a blind and stubborn and even toxic loyalty. I’m not even talking about romance. The two of them could be at each other’s throats, but if a threat comes for one of them, the other one will step in and defend them. And so, if the sec goes after carly and sonny finds out that you were behind it, I don’t see him backing you.

Michael and willow have made things easy on me today and have requested a traditional ceremony, so here we go. Michael, do you take-

actually, um, sam, I know we asked for this, but… now that I’m standing here and looking at you, I just-

I have to tell you how thankful that I am. For your friendship. For your–your courage. Your love. Your compassion. Your… support. But most importantly, how you’ve been such an amazing mother to wiley. And now amelia. And the fact that I get to call you my wife is…

wait, what? We’re getting married?

I also forgot to thank her for her sense of humor. Of course. Look, willow, I couldn’t love you more if I tried. But I am going to try every single day for the rest of our lives.

Wow. I can’t let you have your say and not get mine. It’s ironic that you would be up here thanking me when I was a person who was alone for most of my life. And then came you. At first, you were my friend, and such a good one. Supportive. A great advice giver.

[Chuckles] You never judged. As everyone here knows, the first time we did this, it was a legal maneuver. But then, this crazy thing happened. As each day passed, I realized how happy I was to be married to you. And it quickly became something I wanted to last. It’s like my whole frame of reference shifted. What I’d refused to see before was suddenly standing right in front of me. All of that time, I’d been falling in love with you. And since then, that love has only grown. I’m fulfilled in ways I never thought possible because of you. And our kids. And this amazing family of yours.

Hey, ours. Ours.

Ours. I am so incredibly lucky.

I think you both are.

Yeah.

[Tender music]

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Are we good to move on to the vows now?

Yeah. Yeah, we’re ready.

Okay. Do you, michael, take willow to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health…

I’m really putting you through the paces on that one.

Till death does you part? Will you love and honor her for all of the days of your life?

Oh, I will, and I do to all of it.

Okay. And do you, willow, take michael to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death does you part? Will you love and honor him for all of the days of your life?

I will.

Wiley?

Hey. Thanks, buddy.

Way to go, bud. You were perfect. Thank you.

It’s possible that no one will ever find out.

It’s possible.

But you don’t think it’s likely.

I think it’s true what they say, that secrets have a way of coming out, no matter how hard we try to bury them.

It’s not like I made up the insider trading. It happened. Anyone could have reported it.

No, but it wasn’t anyone, nina. It was you. You turned in the mother of sonny’s children to the authorities.

I-I turned in amelia and wiley’s grandmother in to the authorities. What will happen if willow finds out? She’s depended on carly so much through all of this. She’ll never forgive me, ava.

Willow, I give you this ring as a sign of our love for and commitment to each other. And I promise to support you, to care for you, and stand alongside you for all of our days.

Michael. I give you this ring as a sign of our love for and commitment to each other. I promise to support you, care for you, and stand alongside you for all of our days.

Well, I don’t think there’s anything left to say except, by the power vested in me and the state of new york, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Well, I’ll take it from here.

Ooh.

[Laughter]

[Cheers and applause]

[“Wedding march” playing]

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[Cheers and applause]

We did it.

We did it.

We did it!

Yes, we did, buddy. Here. Here.

I have never seen a more professional ringbearer. Have you?

No, I have not. It’s probably your calling.

What’s a calling?

It’s a purpose.

So mommy’s yours?

Yeah, she is.

[Doorbell rings]

That’s weird. Who’d be showing up now?

Oh, please. I’ll get it.

Oh, boy. Don’t tell me you’re bored already.

Who, me?

Maybe nothing will come of it. I mean, it was an anonymous tip to a bunch of bureaucrats.

Bureaucrats who live for this kind of stuff.

Could be months or years before they open an investigation, assuming they get that far.

I don’t know. I don’t know much about this stuff. But I doubt the government takes kindly to citizens messing with the markets. If I had to guess, I’d say it won’t be long before the sec is knocking on carly’s door.

Okay, everybody to the solarium for the reception.

[Indistinct chatter]

Who’s this?

I tried to put them off, but they insisted. They are from the sec.

Look, if this is about elq, it’s gonna have to wait, okay?

It’s my son’s wedding.

It does concern elq, but we’re not looking for you.

Well, can you tell us who you are looking for?

Drew cain and carly spencer.

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[Wind whistling]

This place has been running on low-level auxiliary power. We just got the main power back on.

Ha! Imagine if we’d come all this way to be thwarted by a power failure. Here it is. Everything I’ve ever worked for lies behind this door.

[Dramatic music]

What are you saying? Wh–the cassadine technology from the ’80s was deadly. Are our friends walking into a trap or–or what?

I don’t know. I–I can’t say for certain. But from what ethan heard, victor’s plans have been decades in the making. So god help our friends if they’re swept up in that. God help all of us.

You guys look so happy, so in love.

Well, that’s, uh-

that’s because we are.

And it’s our wedding day.

[Laughs]

Well, let me know what they say, okay? Thank you, martin.

Nina.

Why were you talking to your lawyer?

[Dramatic music]

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[Heavy clunk]

[Tense music]

[Sighs] Mikkos, old boy, you did not disappoint. Finally, after all these years, the end is in sight. It’s in there. Fetch the prisoners. It’s time they earned their keep.

Was ethan able to tell you anything else?

Apparently, victor told his personnel that the only people guaranteed to be safe when he finally executes his plan are the people closest to him.

What the hell does that mean?

Nothing good for the likes of us.

Scott, he’s been so preoccupied, you know, worrying about aunt liesl. We’re all worried about aunt liesl. I called martin grey to look into a matter for me.

Are you in trouble?

No, nothing like that. It’s–it’s just something that I have to do. And I also want to open up a-

a trust for amelia and wiley. You know, I’m sure michael and willow have that covered, but I figure it’s the only way I can spoil my grandchildren.

You’re gonna have plenty of opportunity with that. Have faith.

Easier said than done.

How can I cheer you up?

[Soft dramatic music]

Mm.

[Laughs]

This helps.

Hey.

If it isn’t the groom. Hi.

This, uh, what you’re wearing to the wedding?

Ugh.

[Chuckles]

How do you put up with him?

[Laughing]

I manage.

Hi.

Hi.

Oh, mom, you look incredible. I would hug you, but I don’t wanna wrinkle anything.

Oh, get over here, get over here. I love you. Are you kidding me?

Aw. I love you too. Can I help the kids get ready? Do you need anything? Any water or some juice? I don’t know.

I’m–I’m good. Thank you. Everything is perfect.

[Knock on door]

[Soft dramatic music]

We have a major problem.

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What’s wrong?

The hair and makeup artists’ plane was canceled. They’re not gonna be here in time to prep you.

[Sighing] Oh. Is that it?

What do you mean, “is that it?” Do you know anything about beauty?

I’d say he knows it when he sees it.

I can do my own makeup.

Okay, that is not gonna happen. Your only job today is to feel pampered and walk down that aisle. Besides, I called in backup. Blq and sasha are coming with some deception products. I am not gonna let anything ruin this night for you.

Maxie has instructed us to remove the groom.

All right. I know better than to argue with maxie. I will, uh, grab my suit. Do you want me to bring the kids too?

Uh, amelia’s sleeping.

I don’t want to wake her. Take wiley and I’ll bring amelia with us.

[Chuckles]

What?

No, it’s just the last time I’m seeing you before you become my wife. I just want to remember this moment.

[Tender music]

I’ll never forget it.

Mm.

Feel better?

I wish I could stay like that all afternoon. But today’s about celebrating michael and willow. And don’t you look handsome.

That’s a lot coming from the editor in chief of “crimson.”

I wish I could’ve helped, you know, do something for the wedding like network designers to make sure that willow got the perfect wedding dress, or choose the flowers. You know, fantasizing what it would be like to be mother of the bride.

Willow’s gonna come around. Trust me on that.

Yeah, hold that thought, okay?

Mm-hmm.

[Knock on door]

[Sighing] Okay.

Daddy!

Hi! Come on in. Come on in. Let me see this dress. Give it a twirl. Wow, that’s a beauty. Thanks for bringing her by.

Oh, yeah, of course. Avery’s so excited about the wedding.

Ohh.

Wow! Dress beautiful! You are beautiful. Are you ready to be a little flower girl with donna?

Can I have a snack first?

Yeah, let’s see what we can find in the kitchen.

[Both laugh] Come on.

Oh, my gosh. Is she not a knockout or what?

Ah, she sure as heck is.

So what do you have there?

If victor has said that only people closest to him will be safe, then we can assume that there will be devastating consequences for the rest of us-

for the rest of the world, quite frankly.

The guards seem to think that “those closest” meant people who are in proximity to victor.

[Laughs] What are the odds that victor doesn’t give a damn what happens to his henchmen?

No, that man will only keep people alive that are useful to him. But he does have spencer and ace. What if the people “closest to him” are the ones that he cares about? I mean, if he’s even capable of that.

Oh, come on, man! What’s taking you so long?

[Sinister music] Ah, finally. Welcome to our distinguished guests.

What is this dump?

This is the future, my boy. Oh, imagine, liesl, just in a few moments, you will be performing scientific wonders right here in this room.

You cannot expect me to work in these conditions.

Oh, don’t be deceived by appearances. You have everything you need.

It’s off.

I hope you all realize just how privileged you are.

Not the word I’d use.

You are about to witness the dawning of a new age.

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Come on, come on. What’s the holdup?

It’s jammed.

Well-

[Scoffs] Unjam it.

What do you think is in there?

The pathogen that I was telling you about.

The one that will kill everyone on this planet? We can’t let him get his hands on it.

Maybe they won’t be able to get the door open.

A broken door will not stop victor cassadine.

[Both grunting]

[Dramatic music]

It’s here. It’s all here. At last, the power to set the world right.

This is only a theory, but what if victor has some kind of bomb?

Yeah, that would certainly fit his doomsday scenario.

What could he possibly accomplish with a bomb?

I don’t know, but it would explain why he’s gathering his loved ones around-

to protect them.

Trina robinson was a stowaway.

Yeah, so he wouldn’t have been counting on her presence.

Doesn’t explain obrecht. I mean, apparently he was obsessed with her at one point. But since her return to port charles, you know, his focus has been on other things.

So unlikely she would count as a loved one. Why take her then?

Maybe he wants something from her.

Hey. Ned wanted you to have this.

Oh, really? Well, where is he? We can’t toast without him.

He’s helping olivia in the kitchen, said to not wait on him.

Well, then let’s not wait on him.

I’m with you.

Don’t leave me out.

Well, I wasn’t gonna leave you out. Now that you said that, maybe I will leave you out.

Ah.

[Tender music]

For you.

Thank you.

For you.

Thank you.

I wish you all the happiness in the world.

Thank you.

To michael and willow.

You are so beautiful.

The perfect bride.

I barely recognize myself. Thank you.

Our pleasure.

Glad we could help.

Well, every wedding has to have at least one crisis. Yours just happened. We made it through. Smooth sailing from here on out.

Uh, maybe not. Did anyone tell you about the changes to the guest list?

There were changes to the guest list? How come the wedding planner’s always the last to know?

Easy, maxie.

Tracy is here. And drew will no longer be at the ceremony.

Why won’t drew be there?

Well, he’s tracking down a lead on victor, and if he finds victor, that means he can bring liesl home.

Oh, thank god. I have been really worried, and so have james and georgie. It’s gonna be okay, willow. Drew will find liesl and bring her home safe.

And then I’ll be able to get my transplant.

Best wedding gift ever.

It’s not all good news, is it?

[Soft dramatic music]

It’s just a little gift for willow.

That’s nice.

It’s nothing really.

What is it?

It’s a bracelet from gelhorn’S.

Oh.

What do you think?

Oh, it’s beautiful. It’s spectacular. Definitely boundary-crossing.

Excuse me?

Nina. Willow made her boundaries very clear, did she not?

I just want her to know that I’m thinking about her.

[Sighs] I know this is difficult for you. And I’m sure that your heart is in the right place, but you can’t start showering willow with gifts. It’s not gonna work. And she may even think that you-

you’re trying to bribe your way into her life.

Well, it’s my-

my daughter’s wedding day. I can’t just do nothing.

You can if you wanna have a relationship with willow in the future.

Future? You say it like it’s certain that we’ll have one, that… willow will have one.

You have to honor her wishes, no matter how painful it is.

Just one cookie? It just does not seem like enough. I mean, you–you could have a lot of cookies. You know what I mean?

But there’ll be wedding cake.

Yes, yes, there will be plenty of wedding cake. Did you show your dad your-

your flower girl walk?

She nailed it.

[Laughter]

Of course. Okay, well, then you two should get going ’cause you don’t wanna be late, right?

You gonna be okay?

Yeah.

All right.

I’m glad you’re gonna be there.

Yeah.

[Gasps] Oh.

I’ll save you some cake.

[Chuckles] You better.

I’ll stick around, okay? I’ll keep an eye on her.

All right. Okay, flower girl, you ready? Let’s go.

You have the best time!

[Sonny chuckling] You did the right thing.

Why does it feel so wrong?

Look, drew is gonna find victor. He is, and he’s gonna bring liesl, trina, and spencer home. I believe that.

Right. But it’s still a very dangerous situation, so… you can tell me how you’re really feeling.

I’m worried. I’m really worried. But I have faith in drew. And if anyone can save willow, it’s him.

Wait, willow, if drew’s not gonna be there, who’s walking you down the aisle?

My soon-to-be mother-in-law.

And it’s my privilege.

Are you nervous? I had butterflies when I married brando, and it was in a car repair shop with only the owner and his wife in attendance.

I have butterflies, but in the best way. Marrying michael in front of all the people we love, it just…feels like my whole life has been leading to this moment.

Well, before we all cry all our makeup off, let’s get you in your dress.

Um, actually, ladies, uh, josslyn and I are gonna take it from here if that’s okay.

Okay, then we’ll leave you to it. You could get married in your robe. You’re the most beautiful bride.

It’s true. See you down the aisle.

[Tender music]

Don’t hesitate to call if there’s more changes to the guest list or if you have a dress malfunction.

Let’s go, maxie.

Okay–hey! My phone will be on. I can be back in five minutes.

Do not worry. Everything’s gonna be fine.

Brook lynn, stop manhandling me!

[Door shuts]

[Indistinct whispering]

Is everything okay?

Super.

Yeah. Yeah.

Uh, you two are up to something. Spill.

As much as you’ve been looking forward to marrying michael, we’ve been looking forward to welcoming you to the family.

[Knock on door]

[Gasps] Oh! They’re here.

[Laughing]

Hi. Come in.

Hi there. Willow. Are you ready to become one of us?

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Are we certain that liesl obrecht is a captive? Maybe she’s a collaborator. She could have gone willingly with victor.

Well, I mean, she disappeared from the nurses’ ball right in the middle of a magic act with her grandson and his sister. I don’t think she did that on purpose.

When luke and I crossed paths with her back in 2013, she was hardly a doting grandmother. I mean, she admitted to putting you into a coma, and she knocked me out in order to escape. She and victor are two of a kind. I can’t believe you would ever trust her.

Well, I’m not gonna nominate obrecht for sainthood, but she’s a different person to what she was ten years ago.

Yeah, since faison died. I mean, right around the time that he did, you know, she started to realize the tragic consequences of her obsession. She’s lost two children now, and her grandson and her niece, nina, are the only family she has. Wait, isn’t she supposed to be donating bone marrow to nina’s daughter?

Mm.

I–I don’t think she left this town willingly.

I mean, it’s not like cassadine yanked her off the street. I mean, that-

that stunt that they pulled at the nurses’ ball, that took a lot of planning.

It sort of implies that she is pivotal for some reason. And given that she is a brilliant researcher, I bet victor wants her for her skills in the lab, not her sparkling conversation.

So if victor needs something that only obrecht can give, maybe that means what he has isn’t a bomb.

A far more sinister weapon.

[Dramatic music]

In this canister is the pathogen mikkos and I developed.

Forgive me if I don’t applaud.

But there’s still one step we have to take before we can begin. And that’s where you come in, my dear liesl. I take it you’ve read all the material provided you by my scientists that have been working on this.

Their notes were thorough and made interesting reading.

Ah, good. Then you’ll know all about the pathogen. You know its modes of transmission, as well as the antidote. And since this pathogen has been untouched for decades, I need you to check that it’s still viable and can be effective. Then I’ll need you to do the same with the antidote. You’ll find, uh, a microscope and slides here. So shall we begin our work?

You fool! What are you doing? The pathogen is airborne. If you open that, we’ll almost certainly die.

[Scoffs] Really? Do you think I’m that stupid? To handle a pathogen that’s potentially active?

Are you sure?

Well, of course I’m sure. Mikkos and I developed this pathogen so that it’d only be activated by uv light. That’s why it’s down here in this bunker, so far away from the sunlight.

Still, I–I cannot study this pathogen in–in these conditions. I–I need a controlled environment and protective clothing.

Well, I’ll pretend not to be insulted by your lack of faith. Now get on and do as I say. You have to prove that this pathogen can be effective, as well as the antidote. And then once you’ve done that, I’ll release it into the atmosphere, and humanity can finally pay for the damages done to our planet.

You’ve always made me feel like a part of your family. I am so grateful.

Aw, well, now that you’re finally marrying michael, we wanted to officially mark the occasion.

[Laughter] Oh, donna, give her the present. First something old.

[Tender music] My brother, luke, gave this to me. We were walking one day, and it was in the window of a jewelry shore. And I admired it, and next thing I knew, luke went right in and he bought it for me. He said he was flush and he’d rather spend the money on his baby sister than blow it on a card game. So it’s not only from me. It’s from your great…. your great-uncle-in-law.

[Laughter] Luke would’ve liked you a lot.

You think?

Yeah. Luke admired people who were true to themselves. And he admired people who had lots of courage. And you have an abundance of both.

There you go.

Thank you. This means so much to me.

You mean so much to all of us. Right, donna?

Right.

[Laughter]

Okay, okay, something borrowed.

[Sighs] So my mother gave this to me. And, uh, well, one day josslyn’s gonna wear it when she gets married. Come here.

[Whispers] So pretty.

Thank you.

Um, and, uh, something blue.

Wow. Thank you.

You’re welcome.

[Exhales shakily]

Hey. How are you feeling?

Like a spencer.

[Laughter]

Should I return it? Or should I keep it in hopes that someday willow will accept it from me?

You don’t have to decide tonight. Hold onto it for a couple of days and see how you feel.

Yeah.

In the meantime, I could use a cup of tea, or actually, maybe something even stronger. Can I get you something?

You don’t have to babysit me, ava.

Oh, is that what we call two friends sitting around talking these days?

Sonny was worried about me too. He offered to whisk me away to some tropical island.

And you turned him down?

I’m fine.

Oh, nina, I saw the look on your face when you said goodbye to him, and… I’m gonna stay, and we’ll talk for as long as you need.

You have a lot going on. I heard about trina. You must be going out of your mind.

Yeah. No, I am. But there’s really not much I can do. The pcpd is-

is searching for her. And–and trina’s smart and capable. She can take care of herself, and I was reminded of that fact last night when I was speaking with her mother while you were at wyndemere.

Carly told you.

Uh-huh. And I take it the two of you did not have a very productive conversation.

Well, nothing will ever be productive as long as that woman’s around.

Well, nina, get used to it, ’cause carly ain’t going anywhere.

[Dramatic music]

Wait, something new.

Oh, come on, I think amelia fills the bill.

Absolutely.

[Laughter] Thank you all for being so kind.

Look, we know that it’s your day, but it’s kind of ours too.

Yeah, ’cause weddings aren’t just about romantic love. They’re–they’re about new families being created too.

That’s right. And you’re our new family in every way that matters. I mean, you make michael and wiley so happy. I mean, I feel like you’ve been a part of us forever. You fit in effortlessly.

Willow?

[Tender music] You’re my sister like josslyn and avery.

[Laughs] I am, donna. And I am so lucky to have you for a sister.

Oh, no, don’t cry.

No, it’s just–it’s fine. It’s, um–ah. It’s tears of…joy. I have always dreamed of a family like this. People who look out for each other no matter what, who protect each other, who love each other fiercely and unconditionally. And now that dream has come true. And now that I’ve found you all to hold onto…

hey. We’re gonna hold onto you too, you know. We’re not letting you go.

Here, I better take these to the kitchen. Don’t want olivia to have a meltdown because there were used glasses in here on the wedding day.

Thank you.

I, uh, got something for you.

Oh? You didn’t have to do that.

Yeah, I did. Uh… someone, eh, very important to us couldn’t be here today. And we’re gonna honor his spirit. Our grandfather, mike.

Thank you.

Yeah, it tore me up that I wasn’t able to-

to be here for his last days, and dad gave me those. He said mike is, you know, always with us. I figured you could use a little of our grandfather’s love on your wedding day.

That’s very generous of you, bro. Thank you.

I–I want ’em back when you’re done.

Oh, yeah? We’ll see about that.

Hey, uh, just be-

you know, seriously, I’m–I’m proud of you. Not just, you know, for the life you’ve built and for marrying willow, but, uh… I know what it took to invite our dad today.

Yeah, well…

[Clears throat] Well, yeah, well don’t give me too much credit. Willow wanted to include him, and I would do anything for her, so…

okay, well, however it happened, it’s progress, and-

and I appreciate that.

Mm.

This thing between the two of you, it’s-

it’s ruining you guys. And the only way it’s gonna end if you’re both willing to bend a little bit. Am I wrong about the thaw?

[Clears throat]

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Victor doesn’t have a conventional weapon. It’s a biological agent.

And he needs obrecht’s expertise to activate it.

Right.

Biological warfare? Well, victor’s certainly capable of it.

That explains liesl being there, and–and his comments about those close to him being safe.

The code inside the ice princess necklace either leads to a safe haven for victor and his friends, the ones he wants to stash, or the biological agent itself.

Oh, my god, laura and everyone, they–they don’t know what they’re walking into. We have got to warn them.

[Dramatic music]

[Sighs] Well?

I’m sorry, victor. The pathogen has degraded.

You sure?

I triple-checked. It is no longer effective.

Well, that is disappointing.

But perhaps I shouldn’t take your word for it. Perhaps I should send you up to the surface and release the pathogen. If it is indeed harmless, then it shouldn’t be a problem for you, should it? Guard, why don’t you, uh, take dr. Obrecht outside.

You bastard.

Oh. So you’re revising your scientific evaluation?

The pathogen is intact.

[Chuckles] Wonderful news. I thought as much.

Not quite. The pathogen appears viable under the microscope. But I must test it and the antidote on a human subject to be certain you have the effect you want.

Well, that shouldn’t be a problem. We have plenty of human subjects.

Test subjects are supposed to give their informed consent. And I definitely don’t give mine.

Or mine.

Oh, we don’t require your consent in this case.

Do you really want our deaths on your hands?

Oh, I’m sure dr. Obrecht will do her very best to make sure that doesn’t happen.

That pathogen kills.

Yes, that’s right. Mikkos and I developed the pathogen to be lethal to the vast majority of human beings. Now, there is a small percentage that will have a natural immunity. And we have developed an antidote for we cassadines and our descendants.

How can you do this? How can you sentence millions of people to death? Are you really that greedy?

Oh, no, this isn’t about money. No, I wouldn’t make the same mistake my brother did. No. I’m doing this for the greater good.

By committing mass homicide? You’re britt’s mother. I know you have a conscience. Don’t do this.

How are you feeling?

[Sighs] I’m, um, just all over the place, you know? I’m just, um… filled with so much emotion and love for michael and willow. And I just pray they get the future they deserve.

Drew’s making sure they will.

I know. And I want drew and all of victor’s hostages to come home safe. I just…

so how do you feel about sonny attending the wedding this evening?

I know willow wanted him to come, so michael agreed. It’s a sacrifice. I know it’s difficult for michael to be around his father.

And what about you?

I’ll be fine. I’ll be fine, you know? This is about michael and willow and-

and their love, right? And I know sonny is capable of rising to the occasion, and I intend to. Michael’s our son. We can be happy for him. That’s all.

You’re a good mother, carly.

[Both laugh]

Where do you think I learned it from?

Aw. Thank you, baby.

Things are bad now. They won’t always be. Hang onto the bracelet, and give it to willow when she’s ready.

Will that day ever really come?

I know it hurts being excluded from such an important day in your daughter’s life.

It does, ava. It really does. But it’s just the latest manifestation of the giant chasm between me and my daughter, the chasm that I’m running out of time to traverse. My daughter, she has stage iv leukemia. And it kills me that I can’t be by her side. I can’t support her. I can’t console her. I can’t do anything. And it didn’t have to be that way. She could’ve gotten that bone marrow transplant months ago if carly had told the truth. So this is on carly, and I made sure she knew that last night.

Oh, I’m sure that went well.

And then she insists that–that willow hates me, and I only have myself to blame.

That’s carly.

And then she has the audacity to lecture me about consequences when she’s never faced any. I know that I’ve made mistakes with willow. I know that. I never said that I didn’T. And I will face any and all challenges to try to have a relationship with her. But carly, she gets to have this close relationship with willow, she gets to be at her wedding, regardless of all the things that she’s done?

Life is just not fair sometimes.

Well, ava… I intend to balance those scales.

Michael!

Hey.

Look at my dress and basket with flower petals.

Wow. Best flower girl ever. You and donna are gonna be great.

I agree with michael 100%. Glad you’re here, dad.

Yeah, me too. Thanks for inviting me.

Oh, yeah, thanks for coming. It’s–it’s important to willow.

[Footsteps approaching]

Hi.

Hey.

Michael. Handsome as ever.

Ah, thank you.

You look good too, uncle sonny. Nice suit.

[Clears throat] And?

Oh, yeah. Hi, dante.

Oh. Hi, brook lynn.

Can I see donna?

We saw her heading to the gatehouse. I can take you.

Okay, I guess the florist sent the bouquets in a separate van. Apparently now there’s a shortage of peonies. Brook lynn, I’m gonna need your help if I have a meltdown.

Oh, boy, okay. Everything cool in here?

Yeah, yeah. We’re good, brook lynn. Thanks.

[Clears throat] So… is everything okay here?

You know what? I’m–I’m here to support willow and michael, if they’ll let me.

-That’s it? -Yeah.

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Whoa!

Oh, sorry.

I’m sorry.

Oh.

Defcon 1?

Worse. Defcon 5. A centerpiece is missing.

[Chuckles]

What?

Well, it’s the opposite. The lower the number, the higher the emergency.

Whatever. Thankfully, maxie said to order an extra one, so it is waiting in the refrigerator.

Brook lynn.

Yeah?

[Soft dramatic music]

You didn’t-

you didn’t say goodbye after the ccrb meeting.

Right, um… I had to pick up leo, and you were talking to dante.

Well, uh, thank you for showing up. It meant a lot.

Don’t mention it.

How’s willow doing?

She is in, uh, good spirits. She rested most of the morning, so I hope the day’s not too much for her.

Hey, well, you know what? There’s a lot of people here to make sure she’s okay, and I’m sure the excitement about marrying you is–is gonna get her through the day just fine.

Yeah, I hope so.

What, you don’t think so?

No, I’m–I’m over the moon about marrying willow, and I know she feels the same way. I just wish that-

you just wish that liesl obrecht was found in time to give willow a bone marrow transplant.

Don’t lose faith, michael. If anyone deserves to have fate on their side, it’s willow.

Liesl, let me, uh–let me sweeten the deal for you. Once you’ve determined that the antidote is effective, I’ll send you back to port charles with enough doses for you and your family. That way, you can save your great-niece’s life in more ways than one.

I will do as you ask, victor.

No! Okay, okay.

Excellent. Well, you have all you need, and I’m sure it’s within your capabilities.

[Door thunks open]

Oh, and liesl, do remember, your great-niece is running out of time, so it’s in your interest to work as fast as you can.

[Door thunks closed]

Did you reach them? Did you reach laura?

None of them. Just a message stating that their phones were out of the area.

Okay, you have to keep trying. Because if we’re correct, and victor has a biological agent, then laura and valentin, they’re going to need help. And I think that you need to call the wsb.

Do you suppose that this changes their calculus at all?

It must.

Please. Please call them. Our people are gonna need backup before it’s too late.

I was hoping that you and carly could reach a détente.

I tr–I tried. I did. But carly will never forgive and forget my keeping sonny a secret in nixon falls.

Yeah. And like it or not, michael and willow listen to her.

But I am not the only one who needs to face the consequences of her actions.

What–what does that mean?

You know what? I may not be able to do anything for willow. But I can make damn sure that carly gets what she deserves.

Nina, what did you do?

Aw. Isn’t your niece adorable?

[Laughing] Oh!

I got amelia’s dress just for the wedding.

[All fawning]

Okay, this calls for a picture.

Okay, all right.

Okay.

Let’s sit over here.

We’ll sit next to you.

You, donna-

okay, everyone.

Ready.

Okay, that’s good. Everybody line up nice and smile. Look up.

Amelia. Amelia, look.

Carly, look up.

[Laughter]

Here, here, grandma. Let me–you sit.

Hi, amelia.

Oh, okay.

You gotta be in it.

Thank you.

Aw, she’s so tired.

I’ll set one up for all of us, okay?

Yeah, she just woke up.

All right.

It’s gonna be a timer. Ten seconds, okay?

All right, joss. Oh, it’s green. All right, hurry up, hurry up. Ready? Almost. Everybody smile.

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