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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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[Knock on door]

[Soft dramatic music]

H-holly?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

[Knock on door]

[Door opens]

Come in. Hi.

Hi. I’m sorry to barge in. I know that you’re recovering.

No, it’s good. I-I’m happy for the company.

Um, so I just got this call from valentin. I thought he would be here. And he left me this cryptic message, and I texted him back. I even called him, and it’s radio silence.

Yeah, he doesn’t have a choice.

Sounds like you know where he is.

He’s with laura and curtis and drew. They’ve–they’ve gone to find victor, bring the hostages back.

Sounds risky.

It is. But valentin was determined to go, no matter the risk.

Mommy, what’s that?

This is a very special gift.

But it’s not your birthday.

Even better. It’s a gift that your daddy and I are going to give to each other tonight. But we can’t do that without your help.

What do you need me to do, mommy?

Family is about coming together, celebrating the good times and comforting each other through the bad.

Today is a little bit of both.

Yeah.

But we’re not gonna cry. There’s gonna be no tears. I mean, we heard drew. He’s gonna find liesl. Willow’s gonna have her bone marrow transplant. And before you know it, we’re gonna be celebrating michael and willow’s ten year wedding anniversary.

Hear, hear.

I like the sound of that.

Yeah.

And we’re all gonna be stronger, because this family’s bonds are unbreakable, no matter what life throws at us.

[Door slams]

Whoa.

What was that?

What on earth was monica thinking, planting daffodils all the way up the drive? It looks like the easter bunny threw up out there. Thank god I’m home to put things to rights.

[Sighs] Hello? Isn’t anyone gonna welcome me home?

[Splutters] Welcome home, tracy.

That’s better.

Granny, what a nice surprise.

Oh! And what have I told you about calling me that?

Mother dear, why don’t you give us some notice for once?

Ned, dear, thank you for that heartfelt greeting.

Hello, aunt tracy. Welcome home.

Thank you, michael. That’s much better. Now what is she doing here?

Mmm. Oh. Wow. Not that I’m complaining at all, but what was that for?

How soon can you drop everything and get away with me somewhere?

What do you mean, go away? What are you talking about?

I promise you, all you’re gonna–you need sandals, uh, maybe some sunglasses, bikini, sunblock-

forget the bikini. We’ll–we’ll travel light.

Okay, slow down.

No. I don’t want to. ‘Cause you know what I wanna do? I want us to fly to the islands and soak up the sun. Okay? We’re gonna have a moonlight dinner on the beach and let the world just go right by us. Is that a deal?

I love you so much. But I also know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. So the answer is… no deal.

[Dramatic music]

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All I wanna do is spend some time alone with you.

Mm.

I know we’re both busy. You got “crimson” and the hotel, and I got, you know, a business deal coming in.

[Dramatic music] But I think we–we can carve out a little long weekend and go to the caribbean. I know that-

that willow is a factor. We’ll have our phones. If her condition changes, then, you know, we’ll get on a plane and come back to port charles in a few hours.

Clearly you have thought of everything.

Yes.

And I love you for that.

And I love you.

[Laughs]

So? We both need a change, come on.

Yes, yes.

Right?

Oh, exac-

we need this.

Yes. And I’m not arguing with that, but I want you to be honest with me, sonny.

Yeah.

Okay? Are you suggesting this because you were invited to michael and willow’s wedding and I, very specifically, wasn’t?

I was invited here today, tracy. What about you?

I don’t need an invitation. This is my house. All: It’s monica’s house. Alan gave it to her.

Oh, my god, because he was an idiot!

Mother, we are thrilled to have you here. But as usual, you didn’t let us know that you’d be visiting, which makes me wonder, why now? Are you concerned about elq’s latest share price?

Ugh! If I live to be 100, I hope I never hear those three letters ever again. As a matter of fact, there’s a lot of much more important things happening out there in the world. And while you all were spending time entertaining… aj’s worst mistake-

also known as my mother.

Yes, well, my sympathies. As I was saying, while you all were wasting time, I was risking life and limb to rescue luke’s son, ethan.

Oh, robert, you can’t believe what I’ve just been through. It feels so good to be back. Diane, nice to see you again.

Mm.

Oh. Did I just walk in on some high-stakes legal negotiation?

No, forget about that. I can’t believe I’m looking at you here in the flesh. You know you took quite a risk.

Yes, but it was worth it. There’s nothing that victor can hold over my head anymore. But you already knew that, didn’t you?

[Sighs] Felicia went down to south america, according to mac, on an errand. I never heard any more after that. Now, I’m assuming that the two of you found ethan and set him free.

But it took more than the two of us. We ended up getting some extra help from a most unexpected source.

Tracy, you took on victor cassadine’s goons all by yourself?

It started out as a solo mission, but then I ultimately got a little help.

Okay, hold on. Are you saying you found victor? Where is he? Were you able to stop him?

He, unfortunately, was not at the auction, so, much to my dismay, I did not get to put an end to his miserable life.

Tracy quartermaine’s back in town?

[Chuckles] Well, that explains the creepy feeling I had this morning like there was something crawling over my grave.

Felicia and I were able to locate ethan, but if it weren’t for tracy and her sizable bank account, ethan would still have a bullseye on his back. Fortunately, tracy came through when needed, so there’s no reason to hide anymore. My son is free, and so am I.

Hm.

[Clears throat] Holly, at some point, I have got to ask you, who is your plastic surgeon? Because I see no traces of burns or even a scar. In fact, you look good as new.

Diane, I realize that I-

I have some explaining to do.

No, no, no. Let’s see if I’ve got it. You fooled victor into thinking that you were toast, literally, in that cabin fire. Of course, this was after I had been duped into thinking that you had drugged robert’s drink so that you could steal the ice princess. In other words, for your brilliant plan to succeed, you needed a witness, otherwise known as a stooge. And I was cast in the role.

Valentin texted me, you know, right before he got on the plane.

I’m sure he was thinking about you. I’ m sure you’re wondering why,at such a fraught moment, he was thinking about me. So I’m gonna just let you see for yourself.

Okay, “must be quick, cousin. I don’t know when or…”

[Sighs] “Or if I’ll be coming back. But as the executor of my will–” oh, I–I didn’t realize that you were the executor of his will.

Mm, keep reading. Um, “I trust that you will make sure “charlotte is taken care of and loved. “And I’m cc’ing martin on this too. Gotta go.”

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Thank you for showing me that.

Of course. You and valentin are a real thing. That’s nice.

If I wasn’t stuck in this bed, I’d be with him, you know? I’d have his back. But, uh, I can’T. It just feels awful not being able to do anything.

Well, it’s awful when you feel powerless, you know, when you feel like you’re failing someone when they need you.

[Clears throat]

You’re not failing valentin, though. Oh, I guess that’s not what you mean. If you wanna talk about anything, I’m just sitting here. I’m not going anywhere.

It’s okay. Thank you, though. It’s–it’s not my story to tell.

Okay.

[Soft dramatic music]

I’m worried about valentin. I am. But the two of us have learned to trust each other. It’s funny, because I used to lump him into being one of the horrible, homicidal cassadines.

[Chuckles]

It turns out, he’s one of the good ones, and, now I think, because of you.

I don’t know. I think that we’ve changed each other, valentin and I, for the better.

I apologize if you feel used. Th–that wasn’t the intent.

Robert, don’t sugarcoat it. Because you’re right.

Mm.

We needed an unimpeachable witness, or victor would never have believed that I’d stolen the necklace. All I can say in my defense is that it bought me time to find my son. And it kept the real necklace out of victor’s hands.

Until now. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled that your son is safe and that that fire was as fake as the necklace you tried to pass off as the real thing. But your brilliant plan didn’t prevent victor from getting his hands on the actual ice princess or keep him from taking all those hostages. Word of advice: Next time–hm. Mm. Trust me a little more and use me a little less. Excuse me.

Ah-

diane, let me walk you to the car.

Oh, that’s special. No, I can find my car by myself. Thank you.

Is it my imagination, or did she take that rather personally?

I didn’t-

I didn’t plan this getaway because I–I feel guilty. If anything, I wanna say thank you.

Thank you?

Yeah.

For–for what?

For urging me to go to the wedding when you can’T.

Well, don’t give me too much credit.

I know… how important it is for you to have a–a daughter, and–and how much you want to go to the wedding. But instead of being resentful and bitter, you put willow first. You’re only thinking about her.

Willow’s a person. But you don’t get it. You don’t care. The only thing you care about is that she’s yours. No wonder willow doesn’t wanna be with you or around you. And instead of you facing that fact, you wanna blame it all on me.

I own my part. But it’s your fault that I don’t have a chance to earn willow’s forgiveness because we’re running out of time. My daughter’s dying,

and it is your fault, carly. Don’t–don’t make me out as a saint, sonny. Because I’m not. I’m far from it. I am glad that michael put his anger aside, at least for the day, for willow. You know, there’s no promise for tomorrow for any of us. But I truly want this to be the happiest day of my daughter’s life.

It will be.

So the way it works, wiley, is that I give one ring to daddy, and he gives one to me. And it means that we promise to love each other until…

until when, mommy?

[Soft dramatic music]

Until forever.

But like I was saying before, we’re going to need your help. So before uncle drew walks me down the aisle to stand beside your daddy, the flower girls, avery and donna, will go first. And then you will follow them, carrying the rings. Do you think you can do that?

Whatever you need, mom.

Oh, I knew I could count on you.

Do I have to wear a tie?

You get to wear one. And that’s because you’re a big boy now and mommy’s counting on you.

Until forever?

Yes, sweetheart. Until forever.

So, um, tracy, you haven’t told us, about how long might this little visit be lasting?

Don’t let us keep you, mother. We know what kind of whirlwind life you lead. Here today, gone tomorrow.

What have I walked in on?

Um… well, there’s actually gonna be a wedding tonight.

A family wedding? I wasn’t invited? Who’s getting married?

Willow and me.

[Laughs] Because the first one was such a rousing success?

Well, I mean, the first time we got married, we weren’t in love. We were just trying to, uh, protect wiley from–from nelle. So…

well, not my fault that monica left that out of the christmas letter.

Yeah, quite, but the point is, now we are very much so in love-

actually, we just had our second child together-

so it’s time to make things official.

Well, I can’t say that I’m surprised, because serial marriage seems to run in your family. I can’t count the number of times carly said “I do” to sonny and then got divorced because… she didn’T.

Well, michael and willow are getting married for all the right reasons. Can you say that about your, what, six trips down the aisle?

[Laughs]

Ooh! That sounds like a fun parlor game. Counting my mother’s former husbands. Well, let’s start with her first husband, my father, lord larry ashton.

Okay, well, then, um, dillon’s father was paul hornsby.

Uh-huh, and you married mitch williams even though you caught him in bed with susan moore, who would later become jason’s biological mother after her affair with uncle alan. That’s three, if anyone’s keeping track.

Enough! All right. I admit that my marital track record is not exactly spotless.

Well, that’s putting it mildly.

Okay, as fun as this has been, I need to go tell the bride-to-be about one more shock.

[Soft dramatic music]

What did carly mean, one more shock?

What else have you been keeping from me?

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you, I’m-

I’m really worried about them, especially that little baby. He shouldn’t be there. He should be with his mother, no matter what anyone thinks about her.

Hopefully, spencer has access to him. Turns out, he’s quite devoted to that little boy.

[Cell phone chimes] Ooh, okay. It’s my friend diane. It sounds kind of urgent.

Sure, yeah. Oh, okay. No, no, fine. Thank you for the visit.

Yeah, uh, she’s usually very unflappable, so I can’t imagine what this is about, but duty calls. I’ll let you know if I hear from valentin.

Thank you.

You be well. Yeah.

[Somber music]

A lot’s happened in port charles since you were here last.

So I can see. What exactly did I walk in on?

Well, we were deconstructing a dinner we had last night.

A working dinner?

Mm, something like that.

At the very least, I hope it was… productive.

Well, yes… and no.

Oh. The da and the defense attorney have learned to coexist. How very modern and enlightened of you.

Well, without cooperation, the law is… just words.

I don’t know what that means.

There’s no spirit behind it. There’s no soul. There’S…

no heart.

Hello!

Grandma!

Oh-ho-ho! Come here! Oh, let me look at you. You’re so handsome.

Somebody’s gonna be the ring bearer tonight.

[Gasps] Is that somebody you?

I told him he was a big boy now, and that comes with responsibilities.

Oh, it doe-

you better go practice!

[Laughs] Slow down.

I’m okay if he runs.

[Laughs]

I was so afraid this day would never happen, and now that it’s here, I just-

I’m gonna put all my worries aside. I’m gonna soak up every moment.

I hope tonight is everything you want it to be… even if…

even if what? Carly.

Well, for starters, tracy’s here.

Well? Anybody gonna tell me what I missed?

Okay, um… well, willow is sick.

Oh, michael. All brides get last-minute jitters.

No, willow has… she has stage iv leukemia.

Leukemia?

Yeah. She was diagnosed shortly after she found out she was pregnant.

Why didn’t you tell me? And you–we had phone conversations! It didn’t occur to you to mention this?

Mother, don’t blame brook lynn. Michael and willow wanted to keep this news private, first, and then, by the time they were ready to share the news, you were unreachable. Clearly, you were on your way to ethan.

What can I do?

[Soft melancholy music]

I’m sure willow’s wedding’s gonna be nice, especially since the quartermaines are gonna all out ’cause they’re letting me in.

Yeah, the quartermaines have some nerve. They lord that over you. You know, they managed to keep their hands clean this time, but it doesn’t mean that quartermaines don’t play dirty, especially if their precious elq is at stake. You know, drew and car-

don’t stop. What about drew and carly?

[Dramatic music]

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Hi.

Hi!

Okay, what’s wrong?

What–what do you mean, what’s wrong? I just wanted to see you and catch up.

Oh, okay. I was worried that… you were upset with me because I canceled our last dinner plan.

Must be something about me and dinner plans.

What’s that supposed to mean? What’s wrong with you? Why are you drinking so early?

Okay, if you must know, it’s about robert scorpio.

Oh, the da. You were supposed to have a date with the da.

Dinner, just dinner.

And that’s your story, and you’re sticking with it.

Okay, it was kind of a date, but then he ended up having car trouble, which led to him receiving an extraordinary dry cleaning bill from me.

Sounds like it potentially could’ve been a lot of fun.

[Snorts] Okay, we kissed.

[Gasps]

And we might have kissed again today, had we not been interrupted by–wait for it-

his ex-wife, holly sutton.

[Dramatic music]

You may have saved your son, but there’s a lot of good people still in harm’s way out there.

Ah, yes. Felicia told me about anna. How’s she doing?

She’s lucky to be alive, no thanks to victor.

What about laura?

Kind of dropped off the grid, along with curtis and drew. She wants to corner victor and rescue the hostages.

I always knew victor was dangerous, but it seems like he’s spinning out of control.

That’s because he’s getting close to implementing his plan, whatever it is.

I know you wish you could be with laura and the rest.

I feel so bloody useless, chained to this desk. I can’t help anyone.

Maybe you can. Do you know, can anna have visitors?

Sure. Why?

Well, firstly, I need to apologize to her, and… you both need to hear what ethan told me.

[Quiet dramatic music]

Thank you, tracy, but we’re already doing everything that we can.

Problem is, we don’t know if liesl obrecht will be found in time.

What does that frau from hell have to do with this?

She’s a donor match for willow.

They were all set for a bone marrow transplant when obrecht disappeared from the nurses’ ball.

And the police think that victor kidnapped her.

But we know we’re not losing hope, right? Willow and I are getting married tonight, and it’s gonna be everything she wants. Now, if you’ll excuse me…

michael, I meant what I said. I have contacts everywhere. If there is anything you need… you’ll be surprised what I can accomplish when-

when I put my mind to it.

Well, thank you.

[Soft music]

We ll, it’s no secrethow I feel about carly and her holier-than-thou attitude, and drew-

he’s just an enabler. And, you know, I’ve been thinking about what happened the other night a lot, about how carly had to be the one to go to willow and tell her that my aunt liesl was missing.

Yeah, but she told willow because she didn’t want willow to hear from somebody else.

Baby, are you on my side?

Yeah, I’m on your side. Is that the same night that you asked me to do what I could to find liesl, that I let you down?

No, no, you did everything that I asked you to do, and more.

Then you gotta let go of this resentment you feel towards carly and drew, ’cause it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is us.

[Moody music]

I know tracy can be a handful…

mm-hmm.

Okay, more like two hands full, but she loves her family, and after tonight, that makes me her family too.

Helpbut see the good in people, even tracy.

She’s welcome to be there.

All I want is to walk down the aisle on drew’s arm and slip one of-

what?

[Melancholy music]

[Sighs]

What is it?

[Doorknob turns]

Hey.

Hey.

So, uh… you tell willow the news?

What news?

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Drew’s not gonna be able to walk you down the aisle.

Uh, what’s wrong? It’s not like drew to back out at the last minute.

No, no, he has the location on victor cassadine. And we know, wherever victor is, liesl is there too.

Yeah, drew’s gone to find liesl and bring her back.

Somebody needs to tell maxie that drew’s not gonna be at the wedding. You know how sensitive she is about her seating chart. Unless you, tracy, might want to fill the empty seat.

Or maybe mother has other plans.

No, I wouldn’t miss it. My wedding gift is gonna be my contact list of specialists from manhattan to mumbai.

I know you mean well, but if you really wanna help, you’ll make this day all about michael and willow.

[Moody music]

Are you implying that I would try to steal the spotlight?

You? Never.

Grandmother, let me-

let me show you to your guest room, huh?

My guest room? I have my own room.

Uh, actually, that’s drew’s room now.

Why would he take my room?

Because it’s got the best view.

That’s why it’s my room.

Okay, you know, you can share my room, okay? And that would be great because we have a lot to catch up on. Go ahead.

It is so like monica to give my room to yet another of alan’s illegitimate offspring. What is wrong with her? Why doesn’t she just pay them off and show them the door? Why does she ask them to move in?

Tracy…

no, don’T. Do not give me another lecture on “this is monica’s house.”

I’m not trying to lecture you. I’m trying to thank you.

I don’t want drew risking his life for me. No, no, somebody has to stop him.

Hey, no, no, we’re not gonna stop drew. He would be so proud to walk you down the aisle, but he’s doing what he thinks is right, for you and for all of us.

[Soft music]

You are right. Nothing matters more to me than what we have.

All right, don’t tempt me now.

Oh, would I do that?

Probably, but if I don’t go, then I’m not-

yeah, you’re gonna be late. You’re gonna be late for the wedding, and we don’t want that, because who’s gonna be blamed for that? This guy. I know. Let it go.

As long as I don’t have to let you go.

[Soft guitar music]

Never.

Holly’s back in town, and more beautiful than ever.

Really? What happened to the…

oh, you mean the third-degree burns? Well, turns out, that was all part of an elaborate scam to fool victor. Yeah, robert and his ex work seamlessly together. They’re quite the pair.

They have not been together for years.

[Scoffs] You could’ve fooled me.

I’m sure that robert was happy to see holly, but it was your dry cleaning bill he was picking up.

Yeah, that’s just guilt. Look, nice try, my friend, but the more I think about it, the more I realize holly came back into town just in the nick of time, just before I risked having a second date.

[Knocking at door]

Yeah. I was just thinking about you. I need you to use your connections to track a plane without anyone knowing. Can you do that?

Before I do that, there’s someone who I think you should talk with.

[Suspenseful music]

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It’s good to see you, holly.

That’s incredibly generous, given… what I put you through.

No, it’s okay. I mean, victor put you in a very difficult situation.

Yes, but I could’ve… I could’ve resisted, and instead, I helped him frame you for a murder that never happened. I put on a wig and your overcoat, and I shot lucy with your gun.

Hmm. It’s not your best moment, is it? But at least you used a rubber bullet.

Yes.

Right. Then you knew she wouldn’t be hurt or die.

Why are you making excuses for me?

Because I’ve been backed into corners before and forced to do things I didn’t wanna do to help someone that I love. I mean, that’s why it’s called a devil’s bargain. You’re gonna suffer either way, right?

Thank you for understanding.

How is ethan?

[Sighs] Alive.

[Both laugh]

In one piece.

Good.

And on his way to australia.

Wonderful.

When victor faked my death in monte carlo and killed my sister-

my half-sister, paloma-

god knows where he was holding me, and I kept waiting for him to interrogate me, but he never did. He didn’t want me to talk. Victor… just wanted me.

To get close to robert.

Yeah. And then, one day… he had ethan, and I’ve no idea where he was holding ethan. Could’ve been in the cell next to me, or–or in a compound on the other side of the world. But victor made one thing very clear: That my son would only live if I agreed to cooperate.

So you played along until you could figure out your next maneuver, right?

At your expense.

Right. So, yes, it happened to me, so I get to choose who I blame for that, and I don’t blame you. And you really should stop blaming yourself.

[Laughs softly] Again, thank you.

Right, now that we got that out of the way, we can have a strategy session. I was expecting to see valentin here, but–well, since he’s been beside your bed through this whole entire ordeal…

he’s not here.

[Sighs] He’s with laura and curtis and drew. They’ve–they’ve gone to find victor.

[Dramatic music] What?

When ethan was victor’s captive, he persuaded his guards to play with cards with him. Ethan’s very good at cards. He can make any hand come out exactly the way he wants, and he let his marks win just enough that they’d keep playing… and talking, which is how he learned that victor plans to revive a technology that the cassadines developed in the ’80s.

You a quitter?

You know… maybe.

You a quitter? Why would you give up so easily?

There’s nothing to give up! I’m just gonna go back to doing what I do better than anybody else, and that’s besting robert in court, and he can have holly sutton if he wants.

What if he wants you?

Yeah.

You know, life is too short to stand on ceremony. If you feel something, say something.

You okay, hon?

It’s a mixed blessing, having my mother home with us.

[Laughs] Yes. My feelings are also mixed. It’s the blessing part I’m not exactly clear on.

[Chuckles]

[Soft music]

Gratitude is not your best event, but have at it.

Look, I turned to you when chase was really in trouble, and you came through. I mean, if you hadn’t pulled all the right strings, chase might never have gotten his badge back. I owe you.

You’re right, and don’t you forget it, because I won’T. Bag, please.

[Laughs] Mm. I–no! You’re–you are actually going to be late for this wedding.

All right, listen.

Hold that thought, okay? Till I get back.

I want–I want pictures, lots of them.

And, uh, wedding cake. You know why? ‘Cause it’s good luck.

Well, I don’t need any luck ’cause I have you.

[Tense music]

Martin, it’s nina. W–I just need to know, have you had the conversation with the SEC about carly and drew?

Carly, since drew can’t be here, I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have give me away than you.

[Soft music]

Me?

Yeah.

Are you sure?

I–I’d be honored. Are you okay with it?

Me? [Laughs] What do you think?

Okay, well, I mean, if I’m gonna play my part, I’d better go get changed.

Hey. Your mother is putting up a brave front, but if something happens and drew doesn’t come back…

hey, come on. Don’t lose hope. Hey, drew will make it back with liesl, okay?

Okay. But it could be doubly heartbreaking for carly if it all goes wrong. She’s so in love with drew.

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.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

okay, I think that we’ve got the entrées covered. I just hope we have enough appetizers.

Are there 50 more guests coming that I don’t know about?

[Laughs]

We can always order pizza.

Ah! Bite your tongue. If you weren’t the groom, I would throttle you right now.

Okay, hey, hey.

Why aren’t you dressed?

The same reason you’re not dressed. The wedding’s not for hours.

Yeah, but I’m cooking.

Okay, I will do you a favor. I will stay out of the kitchen. But there has to be something else I can do to help get ready.

You’re supporting willow. That’s more important than anything. So how is she?

She’s sleeping soundly, and so is amelia. How are you?

Just trying to be cool, pretending to be checking his work on his phone.

Michael, you’re not working.

No, no, no, I just had to make sure that a project was on track for later. Putting it away now. Besides, I am getting married today.

[Laughter]

You are.

You are.

All right. I’m gonna head down to the gatehouse soon, help willow get her things ready when she wakes up. And it’s tradition, remember? I was the one who helped her get ready the last time she married you.

Oh, yeah.

That’s right, you did. And she looked lovely then, and she’s gonna look lovely today.

She’s gonna blow you away, michael. Just wait till you see her.

Oh, I bet. I can’t wait to see my beautiful bride.

Moll, what did dr. Navarro say?

It’s highly likely that I have endometriosis.

How likely?

It’s an unofficial diagnosis. We won’t know for sure until the results of the biopsy are back.

Oh, a biopsy.

[Dramatic music]

 

Mother, I’m not gonna disappear. I’m not even wearing a parachute.

You’re gonna have to indulge me. I searched the globe looking for you. And now you’re next to me. I’m not letting go.

Hey, I appreciate the save.

Mm. Much though I hate to admit it, tracy is the one who saved the day.

I still can’t get over you showing up at a black market auction dressed in all white. You do have a flair for the dramatic, don’t you?

Well, wardrobe critique aside, I couldn’t very well let luke’s son get executed. Although, I didn’t expect to spend that much money to save him. What was holly thinking driving the price up to 10 million?

You only paid 4.

It should have been 2.

Well, I think it’s incredibly kind of you to save luke’s son, no matter what the price.

That’s easy for you to say. But to tell the truth, I only got involved because victor cassadine was behind the auction, and I will not rest until I prove that man killed luke.

 

Any news on your father?

You mean have I had any updates in the five minutes it took me to get this cup of coffee?

Yes, that’s what I mean.

No.

Oh. I can’t just lie here, do nothing.

Look, take it easy, will you? You just got out of the icu. Doesn’t mean you’re ready for dancing.

[Machine beeping]

I’d settle for a little walk.

Look, I know how frustrated you are.

So frustrated.

Your job is to heal. Victor will be caught, and he’ll be dealt with.

Really? Haven’t we been saying that for the last six months?

Okay, but now he’s overreaching. He’s getting close to his goal, and he’s overconfident. He’s making mistakes-

letting me live, for one, and kidnapping laura’s grandsons for another.

I think we’re making some pretty big jumps. Just because victor wanted information on project demeter doesn’t mean-

it’s not a guarantee that he’s headed for the spot right here on the map.

Robert, thank god you’re here.

I pulled in to see anna. What’s happening?

We have a lead on victor.

Show me.

Yeah, so this is a map I think my seal team used when we were working on project demeter.

Demeter, demeter… victor was interested in that.

Exactly.

Well, what are all these locations?

We’re not sure, but we think they’re connected to mikkos cassadine.

Look at that one right there. You recognize that?

1981. [Chuckles] A good year for stopping mikkos.

Right, and then that’s cassadine island right there. So I think it stands to reason that all of these different sites are somehow related to the cassadines, right?

But why are they spread out? There’s no logic in that.

Trina was able to provide us with the heading from the haunted star. If we combine that heading with this map of circled locations, there’s one shared point.

It’s that island right there, right off the coast of greenland. That’s where we think victor is headed.

It’s a long shot, but that’s all we’ve got.

He’s a cunning bastard. I think I’ve figured out how to find them.

[Dramatic music]

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Let me guess. Valentin?

He’s not answering my calls. And now his voicemail is full, probably from all the messages that I’ve left already or from members of the board with whom I’m in constant contact with.

Sorry, dad. I know valentin’s at the hospital. Maybe I could head over there, ask him to give you a call?

No, it’s not your responsibility. It’s his responsibility. Elq’s stock has taken a major hit, and our ceo is mia. Michael and drew were right. Only a quartermaine will truly make elq a priority, and only a quartermaine should run elq.

 

Is it drew?

No.

Oh, ned. He wants to talk about elq. You’ll have to call him back eventually, you know?

Yes, I will, but not right now. I’m trying to stay focused. I’m racking my brain. What my father told me about his master plan, I just wish we’d cracked the code.

[Knock on door]

Hi. I’m so sorry to bother you. How are you feeling, anna?

Yeah, I’m actually feeling better, you know? Are you all right?

Since the demented man that has my daughter is your father, I’d like you to tell me everything that you know about victor cassadine.

Anna and I always suspected that luke’s death wasn’t an accident. But how did you find out?

The longer I lived with it, the less sense it made. Luke spencer dying in a random accident, in switzerland of all places. What was he doing there? Certainly not there for the chocolate or for the skiing. He used to go to switzerland, zurich, do his banking, and get out. So I went to see that twit jennifer smith in prison. Something about her having the ice princess diamond just didn’t add up. She’s a schemer, but she’s a nincompoop. Certainly couldn’t mastermind a theft from luke spencer. So when I looked her straight in her vapid eyes and she told me she’d been framed, I knew she was telling me the truth.

The wsb just wanted to tie it all up. As far as they were concerned, they got the diamond back. Case solved, except it wasn’T.

Too bad nobody ever bothered to tell me, luke’s widow.

[Stammers] We thought you were getting on with your life. We didn’t have actual proof.

No, you didn’t want me in on it. You wanted to do it your way. And meanwhile, I spent 14 months trying to prove that luke has been murdered by myself.

Oh, tracy, luke wouldn’t want that.

If the site belongs to the cassadines, wouldn’t victor already know about it? I…

yes.

We’ve been assuming that the code etched into the diamond has been a set of coordinates. But what if it’s completely unrelated?

The best information we got is the heading from trina. And that site in greenland is directly on that heading.

You know, we have so many pieces of this puzzle, but we’re missing that one crucial piece that just brings it all together.

Robert.

Hey, did your contact help?

Satellite imagery has a ship parked in the cove there just off greenland. Interesting point is there’s not supposed to be anything there. But there was a research station back in the ’50s, and then they abandoned it. What’s even more interesting is that the ship is running in the dark, no transponders.

That’s it. That’s the haunted star.

We got them. We got victor.

Okay, how soon can you get the wsb there?

Well, I can’T. There’s a problem.

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Well, the way dr. Navarro explained it, endometriosis develops when the tissues that usually line the inside of the uterus grow on the outside of the uterus. They’re usually non-cancerous, but these growths can cause painful periods, which I have definitely experienced.

And how long has this been going on?

I don’t know, a few months maybe. But mom, I mean, remember, I’ve always had bad cramps. But lately they’ve just gotten more and more intense.

Sweetie, you have to take your health seriously, all right. You can’t get so wrapped up with work that you put self-care on the back burner.

Yeah, I wonder who I inherited that from. I seem to recall you not necessarily leaping to get your bone density checked.

Okay, okay, we’re not doing tit for tat right now. Do as I say, not as I do.

Yeah. I hear you, mom. It took me a while to realize that each month was getting worse. And honestly, when we decided to have a baby, I was looking forward to getting pregnant right away so that I wouldn’t have any periods at all.

You’d have a whole lot of other things.

Yeah, well, it didn’t happen, so I’m back to dealing with this.

Is there a treatment?

Dr. Navarro says usually hormone therapy is prescribed.

Okay, so that’s bad because…

the hormone is estrogen.

The treatment stops ovulation, mom, which means I wouldn’t be able to get pregnant.

We were told that trina made contact. Yeah?

Yes, yes, she found a satellite phone. And she was able to relay the ship’s heading.

Your daughter is a very brave woman.

I would rather her be cowardly and safe at home. And I’m sure you can imagine how terrified I am right now not knowing what’s going on with her, whether she’s safe, whether they found her or not. What about jordan? Has she reached out to you at all, or maybe your agency?

No. Sorry, there’s been no updates on victor’s whereabouts. Listen, I really understand how you’re feeling, ’cause I’ve been in your position.

I have too. And if we hear anything, we will tell you directly. You have my word.

[Tense music]

What?

It’s ned again.

I think that you really need to take that call.

Okay. I will. I’ll be back in a minute.

 

Dr. Robinson-

 

anna, please, please, I’m here as-

as a mom right now, not as a doctor, a mother who’s very terrified for her child. And I hate to ask you this right now, but I need to know, how much danger is my daughter really in?

Is victor cassadine, is he-

is he capable of harming trina?

I’m sorry I took so long to get to you.

I’m sorry victor used me to make you do his bidding. You were in prison too. Besides, the mess was entirely of my own making. I should have seen victor’s men coming.

It seemed there were quite a few participants at that digital auction. You had quite a following, none of whom were admirers.

You know me. Rob from the rich and give to the poor, plus a small commission for personal expenses. The poor are fine with the arrangement. But the rich tend to be sore losers.

Any particular charities you are benefiting these days?

A couple of orphanages and a wildlife sanctuary in zimbabwe. I’ve been out of commission for a while, so they’re definitely gonna need some funding.

Befo re you go running backto monte carlo or wherever, you’re going to need some time to recuperate. Please reconsider.

I’m sorry, mom. I can’t stay with you in port charles. Too many people after me. It’s best that I continue to australia, where I know the players, who’s got deep pockets, and equally important, who not to cross. I need an influx of cash to continue my charity work and pay off a couple of the bastards who want to kill me.

I don’t suppose there’s any point at all in asking you to be careful.

I will if you will.

Who are you to tell me what luke spencer would or wouldn’t want for me?

I’m his friend, someone who knew him and knows that he genuinely loved you, tracy. And he wouldn’t want you spending your time and your money trying to avenge him. I think it’s good that you’re coming back to port charles. You need your family around you right now.

[Laughing] Have you met my family?

Valentin, you really are alive. I was starting to wonder.

Ned, knock it off. What do you want?

Need I remind you that since you are not dead, you’re still the ceo of elq.

Yeah, I have other priorities at the moment.

Did you even listen to the messages that I left you?

No. Listen. Anna has been in the icu. She’s been fighting for her life. You’re the chairman of the board. I figured you could handle anything that comes up.

I have been for months. But that was when you were dead. Now you’re very much alive. Is it too much to ask to put out a statement? The shareholders, the board members, the general public are all very curious as to why you pulled that stunt.

Okay, it wasn’t a stunt. My daughter’s life was in danger. Victor cassadine had to be stopped.

Yes, let’s talk about your father, who I understand is now a wanted man. Not a good look on the heels of your disappearance. No one understands what the hell is going on, let alone our ceo’s involvement in it. Look, from our shareholders’ perspective, you have perpetuated a major fraud.

My attorney will be handling that.

 

Cut the crap, valentin. You need to step up and do your damn job.

Wherever you go, you have to keep in touch. No disappearing off the face of the earth this time.

Hey, that goes for you too. Look. Victor knows you weren’t really burned in that fire you and robert staged. He knows you tricked him. He’s not likely to forget.

Good.

Satisfying though it may be to know you got the best of a megalomaniac, is going back really good idea? I mean, is there anything left in port charles for you now?

I realize how frustrating this is.

The wsb won’t act because of jurisdictional issues?

When has that ever stopped them before, robert?

There must be someone you can call, robert.

It’s all about the increased scrutiny on intelligence agencies that we have to put up with these days.

You said there was nothing on that island. What difference does it make what nation it belongs to?

Look, four innocent people have been kidnapped, and one of them is an infant.

And another is a bone marrow donor for a woman with stage four leukemia.

Exactly. I just don’t see how anyone could object to sending out a rescue team under these circumstances.

Nobody hates red tape more than I do, and I’m doing my best to plow through it, but it just takes a bit of time.

They don’t have time.

And neither do I. The hell with the wsb. I’m getting our families home now.

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that you could never get pregnant?

No.

The hormone therapy is not permanent. Once molly stops taking the medication, ovulation will resume. And that’s probably why dr. Navarro wanted to wait. Until we know exactly what we’re dealing with, it’s all speculation. And worst case scenario, baby, this might be a speed bump, not a dead end.

But what if it is? I mean, I’ve already done a search on endometriosis. I know that it can cause infertility.

In some cases, definitely not all.

Right. Okay. I know you’re right. We just need more answers. You know what? I’m gonna note some questions. I’ll do research and ask dr. Navarro also.

[Tense music]

Hey, there’s an er patient I needed to check in on. Will you be okay for just a bit?

I got this.

Yeah, sure, go.

Okay. It won’t be long.

I’ll be okay. I need to check my messages. I’m waiting on discovery for a case.

Okay.

 

Talk to me.

I’m just being irrational.

You’ve got nothing-

possibly. You know, feelings are not always rational. Tell me how you really feel.

[Crying] I feel like I just got told that I’ll never be a mom.

[Sighing] Oh, baby.

 

I’m just realizing what a ridiculous question that was for me to ask. I’m asking the woman who victor cassadine shot if he’s capable of harming someone. Oh, trina. I’m sorry. I really don’t know what I was thinking. I’m so sorry.

You’re not thinking. You’re feeling helpless, aren’t you? Because your child’s in danger.

[Machine beeping] And I’m feeling useless because I can’t be out there to help bring trina and spencer and ace back safely.

Well, don’t even think about getting out of that bed, ’cause that’s not happening. As much as I would love for you to be out there leading the charge.

I’ve been told I can’T. You’re not gonna get any answers out of these agencies. You know, they’re just-

they have to be really careful about the information that they put out there. But I’m gonna be very straight with you. Victor is ruthless. He hates me, but he is very smart. And he knows that trina is his leverage over spencer. So he’s not going to hurt her. You see, because then he would lose spencer.

Okay, but see, what I’ve heard about victor, I mean, does he really care about his family?

I believe he does. He could have killed valentin, but he didn’T. He went for me, and he let his son live.

Portia, there are some very good people out there on that man’s trail. And we’re gonna get a break soon. I feel that.

I pray that you’re right. And I pray that they find victor. But I’m also getting the feeling like it might be too late.

 

Ned, I’m not gonna get into it right now, but there’s more at stake than elq stock.

My point exactly. If our stock doesn’t rebound, there are real world consequences for our employees. It’s our responsibility to protect not only our shareholders, but our employees’ livelihoods.

Okay, ned, what do you want?

I want you to either get back to work or step down so I can officially take over.

Ned, that’s not gonna happen. I am not stepping down. Once my father’s been apprehended, I will recommit to elq. In the meantime, I trust you can handle whatever might come up. Goodbye, ned.

Valentin, valentin!

[Dramatic music] Unbelievable.

Thank you, we’ll be there. Okay. We’ve got a charter plane fueled up and ready to go. I’ve got a helicopter coming here in less than an hour. We can use the helipad on the roof.

Oh, that’s great. That gives me just enough time to get home, update the family, and then get what I need.

Right, and for me to check in at the club.

Yeah, I have to check in with kevin too.

I’m in.

No, no. You’ve got to stay here and keep putting pressure on the wsb to act quickly.

I can do that anywhere.

No, you can’T. Listen, my friend, you and anna and valentin are the only ones who are going to know exactly what’s going on. So I need you here as backup.

Laura-

 

listen, this is the right way to do it. You know that.

Stay in touch.

Okay. Lean on the wsb. Okay? Meet me back here in less than an hour.

You got it.

I am gonna head to the club and brief n’neka and retrieve a little something.

Yeah, you do that. And what about portia?

Yeah, I’ll see portia before I go. She’s still upstairs in her office trying to distract herself with work.

Well, I’m sure she’s gonna appreciate the fact that we finally have a lead.

Yeah.

How many roses did you get?

Enough to fill the baskets, of course.

I can’t believe we were able to pry these baskets away from donna and avery. Donna has been practicing nonstop. She can’t wait for avery to get here so they can practice together.

Oh, that is adorable.

And donna insists that her big brother deserves the best flower girls ever.

[Laughter]

I really appreciate how hard the whole family’s working to make this day so special for willow.

And you, michael. We all love you for some reason.

[Laughter]

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I know, I’m just being stupid.

Stupid? My daughter? Impossible. Honey, it’s very normal to be upset when you think something’s not right with your body, and especially if it’s something that you were counting on that you might not be able to do, like get pregnant. It’s very upsetting.

I mean, logically, I know that I could still be a mom even if I am infertile. Being a parent is so much more than just biology.

Absolutely. But we’re also getting ahead of ourselves here, right? We don’t even know if you have endometriosis until the biopsy comes back, yes?

Dr. Navarro seemed pretty certain. And I have all of the classic symptoms.

One step at a time.

Right.

And stop looking-

I’m taking this. Do not look at the internet to get your medical information. It’s just gonna leave you terrified.

I know, but mom, sitting around and waiting is just not in my dna.

I know, it’s not mine either. I’d be all over this thing, looking and trying to face the worst news head on.

Yeah, exactly. Knowledge is power.

So they say.

 

Yes, petite, she’s doing a lot better. Oh, you know what? I’m gonna let you go. I’ll give anna your well wishes. I love you too. What’s going on? What happened?

We think we know where victor is.

Where?

A small island off the coast of greenland.

Greenland? What’s in greenland?

According to the satellite, the haunted star and nothing else. But robert thinks that there was some kind of a lab there that was abandoned in the ’50s.

Mikkos preferred his underground bunkers. They were easier to conceal.

Okay, do you remember anything about a cassadine holding in greenland?

No, not at all.

Okay, well, I guess I’m about to find out. I am leaving with curtis and drew in less than an hour.

I’m going with you.

Oh, good. Great.

No, wait. I can’t do that.

Okay, I understand. Anna needs you. I’ll keep you updated as much as I can.

Laura, good luck.

[Dramatic music]

 

Look, the situation is critical. I need the director to authorize an operation now. Okay? It’s critical. I’ll be waiting for the call.

Robert, someone bothering you?

Not for long.

I’m sensing this is a bad time.

No, no, no, no, please. Come in. I’m waiting for a call. I can’t do anything. So what brings you by?

Well, I was at an arraignment. And I was on my way out when I heard your dulcet tones. So I’m glad I ran into you.

Wait, wait. Well, you didn’t really run into me. You came to me.

That’s absolutely-

that’s absolutely true. That’s actually true because I have something for you.

Oh, my day is about to look up.

[Both chuckling] Well, what do we got here?

That’s my dry cleaning bill.

I have unfinished business in port charles.

Good or bad?

That’s yet to be determined. Are you–are you up for a few questions?

Go ahead.

When you were victor’s prisoner, did he ever mention what he was up to, anything about his organization?

Well, I was there so long, the guards did get rather comfortable with me. They talked in front of me more than they probably should have.

Tell me everything.

Glad to be the catalyst of such mirth.

Do you really think that I would go running home to the bosom of my family to be embraced and comforted? My family doesn’t do team sympathy. We should have “survival of the fittest” engraved on our family crest. But it makes us sharp and strong. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ned.

Shall I pour you a drink?

No, I’m okay. Maybe later. So were you finally able to reach valentin?

For all the good it did.

I’m sorry, ned. Look, I wish I could pitch in or strategize with you.

No, no, no, no, you need to focus on your family. I’ll handle elq.

I appreciate you understanding. Look, at the end of the day, we both want elq to thrive, despite whatever our differences may be.

Maybe we aren’t so different after all.

How’s that?

Look, today is not the day to talk business. But one day soon, I’d like to sit down with you and drew, talk about elq. It might be time for some changes.

Hi, guys.

Hey.

Michael, is willow around?

She’s at the gatehouse, resting.

Oh, okay. I need to speak to her. Obviously, I don’t want to disturb her, but-

 

what’s up?

What’s going on?

I can’t walk willow down the aisle today.

What’s this?

Why not?

We got a lead on the haunted star.

You found liesl?

I think so. I mean, I hope so. Curtis, laura, and I, we’re headed there right now.

Drew, “thank you” doesn’t even seem like enough. I know you can handle yourself, but you’re also putting yourself on the line.

Are you kidding? This has to be done. You don’t have to thank me. You know I would do anything in my power to rescue those hostages from victor and get liesl back here.

I just pray it’s soon.

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Are you in any pain now?

No, mom. I’m okay right now. But I mean, ask me again in a month, and I will be curled up in the fetal position.

[Sighs] You know what really burns me up?

What?

Even though I’ve been experiencing some of the symptoms for a while, I never thought anything serious could be wrong with me. I mean, I’ve always been so healthy. I’m a vegetarian. I drink plenty of water. I exercise when I can. God, I mean, how could I be so foolish? Why did I put this off for so long?

Molly. Molly, don’t do that now. What’s the point, right? The good news is you’re getting it checked out now. I mean, women way too often put their health on the back burner. You know that whatever happens, your sisters and i are here for you.

I never doubted it.

 

That’s all I know. I hope it helps.

You’ve given me a better idea of what victor’s up to.

 

Passengers, we are making our final approach to port charles airport. Please fasten your seatbelts and secure your carry-on items.

I want more time with you.

This is just goodbye for now. Buckle up, mom.

 

Bill?

Let’s go back, shall we? Hold your finger right there while I start the engine. Next thing you know, motor oil all over me and my beautiful suit.

It was an accident.

Uh-huh, uh-huh. Vosburg versus putney, the offending party assumes all risk for the party affected.

Okay, I’ll pay the bill. Just don’t sue me.

[Laughs] Thank you.

Look, once again, I apologize for the evening’s disaster.

[Tense music] Yeah, who am I kidding? Come on, you’d look great wearing a paper bag.

Well, let’s not test that theory, shall we? No, w–no.

What do you mean no?

No, no. I don’t want you to kiss me like this. Well, as I recall, it didn’t end too badly.

You know, every guy really wants to hear something like that.

Of course, there’s always room for improvement.

Ah. Practice makes perfect.

 

Hey, how did things go with dr. Robinson?

Uh, well, I tried to convince her that victor wouldn’t hurt trina because she’s his leverage over spencer.

Did she believe that?

She wants to. I think she’s really trying to.

Do we believe that?

I don’t know. I wish–I wish I had more confidence that we were gonna pick up his trail.

Then you’ll be glad to know the haunted star has been located. Laura, chris, and drew are gearing up to go after victor as we speak.

That’s good. What about you?

[Dramatic music]

I know where I should be.

So do I.

 

I will bring trina home. That is a promise.

 

Hey.

Hey.

Have everything you need?

I do.

Well, where are you going? Can you tell me?

I’m going to an island off the coast of greenland.

I wish you didn’t have to go. I’m grateful because I know willow’s life depends on it.

Michael and willow are my family.

Please be careful. Please.

I’ll see you soon.

 

Please come back.

I’m gonna come back.

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Everything okay?

Everything’s okay. And now that you’re back, I’m gonna leave.

Thank you again, mom.

I’m here for you.

[Soft music] And you.

Thank you.

You’re looking better. Good talk?

Yeah. How’s your “patient”?

Oh, I see definite improvement.

[Both laughing]

Well, hey, thank you for giving my mom and me some time to talk. It really helped.

We’ll get through this together, moll.

I know. I’m glad you’re back. I mean, my mom was definitely comforting, but she can’t do this.

 

[Knock on door]

[Dramatic music]

 

 

There’s one lesson in business that I’ve been slow to learn: Work can’t love you back. You figured that out before I did, and I admire you for it.

Yeah, well, don’t give me too much credit, because willow was the one who set my priorities straight.

Hey. Wow, those baskets look great.

Yeah.

[Laughs]

That’s nice to see.

How about that? It just goes to show you, family really is about coming together, celebrating the good times and comforting each other through the bad.

Today’s a little bit of both.

But we’re not gonna cry. There’s not gonna be any tears, right? Because you heard drew. I mean, he’s gonna find liesl, willow is gonna have her bone marrow transplant, and before you know it, we’re gonna be celebrating michael and willow’s 10-year anniversary.

Hear, hear. Hear, hear.

I like the sound of that. You know what? And this family is gonna be stronger because this family’s bonds are unbreakable, no matter what life throws at us.

[Door slams]

What was that?

What on earth was monica thinking planting daffodils all the way up the drive? It looks like the easter bunny threw up out there. Thank god I am home to put things to rights.

[Dramatic music]

 

Helicopter is 10 minutes out. We should really go up to the roof. I just hope to god that victor doesn’t find what he’s looking for and leave before you even have a chance to get there.

Well, we can’t think like that, okay? Our mission is to rescue trina, spencer, ace, and liesl, and that’s what we’re gonna do.

Amen to that. You got everything you need? Hi.

Yeah, I did. Is that bag what I think it is?

I’m just happy we’re not going through airport security.

Me too.

So how long is this flight?

About seven hours, plenty of time for us to go over everything and know what we’re gonna do when we hit the ground.

Perfect.

Okay.

I changed my mind. Is it too late to hitch a ride?

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