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GH Short Recap Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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Portia argues with Jordan because she thinks Jordan thinks that Trina is guilty of posting the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Portia talks to Curtis later and realizes she is trying to prove that Trina is innocent.

Marshall figures out that Curtis and Drew set up a fake interview for an Aurora Media interview so they could do a background check on him.

Cameron and Josslyn argue because Cameron wants to give Spencer back his job. Cameron almost tells Josslyn and Trina about Spencer’s plan.

Anna and Valentin have a long talk and she confides that she let Peter die and he tells her he would have done the same thing.

Alexis finds Brendan Byrne’s body in the water at the pier and she becomes a suspect when she tells Jordan Brendan came to Port Charles to ask her for a job.

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GH Update Monday, April 18, 2022

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At General Hospital, Liz informs Portia that there are notes missing from one of her exams and she needs the paperwork. Portia snaps at her and tells her she hasn’t finished them yet. She tells Liz to work with what she has until she has time to complete the notes.  Liz says that she can’t complete her work without the notes and she has to finish the notes before she looks in on her own patients. LIz tells Portia it is not the nurse’s responsibility to get the doctor to finish their notes. After Portia snaps at her again, Liz

calms things down by taking Portia aside and Portia admits that she’s been so preoccupied about Trina’s case it has made her forgetful. She apologies to LIz. They discuss their mutual problems and how overwhelmed they are.

Liz admits that she has more problems than Cam and the video. She fills Portia in on the break-ins and the strange dream. Portia apologizes for not checking in on her before and then gets called away to see a patient.

Alexis speaks with Finn at addicts anonymous about Harmony and what a good friend she’s been. After inviting her to move in, however, she discovered that she’d been there before. Now she feels like she doesn’t know her at all.

They talk about his relationship with Liz. He fills Alexis in on the stalker and the fact that he basically comes and goes as he pleases in Liz’s home. Finn also tells her about Liz’s dream and the fact that they can’t seem to make heads or tails of it. Alexis suggests Liz make an appointment with Kevin. Maybe through hypnosis Kevin can help her to clarify what is going on.

Liz later bumps into Finn by the elevators. He urges her to speak to Kevin. Maybe he can help her remember something that could be useful. Liz is all for therapy but never thought of using it to try to clear up the dream. When she answers a phone, someone says, “Don’t forget me.” She’s terrified, but it’s just a patient requesting care. When Alexis gets to her office, she finds Valentin spinning around in her chair. They hug and catch up. He says he’s back and better than ever. She senses he wants something. Valentin thinks a media company in the family could be useful and his father agrees with him.Alexis warns that if Victor wants to get close to him, he’s not being paternal, it’s something else. She won’t let her paper be used by the family. Valentin reminds her that you can’t pick your family. “On the contrary, you have to,” she says.

Laura joins Robert, Felicia, and Anna at her place. They inform her that a suspect in Luke’s death has been arrested: Jennifer Smith. So far, there is no evidence that she was working with Victor. Laura doesn’t believe for a minute that Jennifer is smart or capable enough to pull something like the cable car accident along with the theft of the Ice Princess alone.  She says the Cassadine family are definitely involved. All of this activity, plus his attempts to manipulate Drew means that Victor is up to something. Robert can think of a surefire way to find out and suggests that Anna use her relationship with Valentin.

Felicia tries to grill her about this “relationship,” so Anna changes the topic and reminds them of the man who was with Jennifer before she was arrested. Valentin shows up on Anna’s doorstep as Robert walks out. “Speak of the devil,” says Scorpio. Anna and Valentin are happy to see each other.

Brad and Britt have lunch outside.  They discuss his job interview which Britt is initially hesitant to discuss.  Brad senses that she is avoiding the topic and asks Britt what is going on.  He wants to know if Terry is having second thoughts about hiring him. Britt says that it is not that.  But, flashing back in her mind to Selina threatening to send Britt to prison if she did not do her bidding.  Britt asks Brad why he would want to work as orderly?  She suggests he work somewhere else other than General Hospital.  Brad says that he is open to other things and says that the one thing he wants is for both he and Britt to be living their best lives. Immediately bringing down the mood of the moment, Selina appears and insists she has a job for Brad and that he come with her immediately.

On the docks, Curtis runs into Jordan, they have a brief conversation and catch up but Jordan doesn’t tarry long, she has a lot to do. When Jordan leaves, Selina appears and says she “thought she would never leave.” Her people accessed police files and discovered that Marshall was never in witness protection. He won’t get the records she has found until he holds up his side of their bargain.

Jordan drops by the hospital to check on Portia. The women immediately begin arguing about the Trina situation. Jordan tells Portia she is doing everything she can do for Trina. But, Portia quickly reminds her that Jordan has always been willing to go outside the law for her family. Jordan reminds Portia how much trouble that has caused her in the past. Portia accuses her of making the case personal. Curtis arrives and spots them together.

Harmony flashes back to Brendan blackmailing her as she tries to break into his room at the Metro Court. A maid finds her and asks if she’s a guest. Harmony says that she is and is just having trouble locating her key. She locates the key and goes into Brendan’s room.  She quickly locates her psychiatrist assessment and other files related to her.  She then goes down to the bar, she orders a double, and the bartender asks her if it’s been a hard day.  She says, “ you have no idea.”  Harmony flashes back to her confrontation with Brendan and him going over the cliff. Willow pops up and finds her looking flushed. Sitting down, Willow admits she’s a bit under the weather.  Harmony promises to be there for her as long as she can be. “Are you going somewhere?” asks Willow. She really appreciates how hard she has been working to rebuild their relationship. Tearing up, Harmony tells her how much that means. Taking her hand, Willow assures her that their past doesn’t have to keep hanging over them. Harmony says that no matter how hard she keeps trying, the past keeps coming after her.  Willow asks if this has something to do with Brendan. Harmony is shocked that Willow recalls his name and tells her that whatever she has done she has done for Willow. 

Alexis is horrified when she is walking on the pier and finds Brendan floating in the water.

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GH Transcript Monday, April 18, 2022

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Proofread by Anita

Brad: [ Chuckles ]

Britt: Hmm. Oh, look. Carbs, sugar, and sugar.

Brad: What? We need energy.

Britt: Isn’t this a bit overboard? Hey, it’s not every day I get to help my bestie find the love of her life. Pull up those matches, and let’s ogle some men.

Anna: Oh, thank you so much for coming by on such short notice.

Laura: Happy to do it. It actually gives Jake and Aiden some guy time with Grandpa Kevin, so…

Anna: Oh, that’s sweet. Yeah. Come on in, please.

Felicia: Hi, Laura.

Laura: Hi.

Robert: Laura.

Laura: Hi.

Anna: Hi. So…Felicia and I, we just got back from Tahiti, and we had some information that we wanted to share with you both.

Felicia: It’s a lead on the Ice Princess.

Anna: Did you find the diamond? We did, and, uh, you both should know that a suspect has been arrested in regards to Luke’s murder.

Elizabeth: Dr. Robinson? Dr. Robinson.

Portia: Yes. Yes, yes. I’m sorry.

Elizabeth: We have a problem.

Brendon: My brother, Neil, kept your file in a lockbox, probably wondering whether he should turn you in to the cops. When Neil died, I inherited that lockbox, and I had no idea that I would stumble across all of that incriminating information — such as your daughter, Willow, isn’t actually your daughter.

Maid: Excuse me. Can I help you?

Harmony: Hey. I’m — I was just looking —

Maid: Are you a guest here?

Alexis: Sorry I didn’t get a chance to say hi earlier.

Finn: What? Oh, that’s okay.

Alexis: Your understanding is very moving. I would have been here on time, but I-I got held up at work.

Finn: Trouble in the Fourth Estate?

Alexis: A pushy freelancer.

Finn: Care to share?

Selina: I’ll begin arrangements for the first game.

Curtis: No.

Selina: Mr. Ashford, I’ve been more than fair.

Curtis: My last term is non-negotiable. There will be no games unless I get the information that I asked you for.

Selina: Then we have a deal.

Curtis: Jordan.

Harmony: Yes. Yeah. I just checked in, so… I hope I haven’t lost my key. [ Chuckles ] Ah. There. Found it.

Maid: Enjoy your stay.

Harmony: Thank you.

[ Lock beeps ]

Alexis: So, I invited Harmony to live with me.

Finn: Oh. Well, how did, uh — how did Kristina take that?

Alexis: Better than Sam.

Finn: Ah. Oh. Ow.

Alexis: You know she’s been a really good friend to me, right, at Spring Ridge, and she’s having a really hard time, so I wanted to help her out.

Finn: Well, helping a friend is one thing. Letting them move in, that’s a…

Alexis: Just temporary — until she finds a place of her own.

Finn: Seems reasonable.

Alexis: So I thought. And it turns out that she has more than a passing familiarity with my house.

Finn: What?

Alexis: Yeah. She apparently has been there before. Knew her way around. When she was trying to recruit Kristina with that whole dawn of day thing.

Finn: Ah.

Alexis: After all the time I spent with her at Spring Ridge, I really thought that I knew her. And now that she’s living in my house, I don’t feel like I know her at all.

Robert: So, who was it?

Anna: They arrested Jennifer smith.

Robert: Jennifer smith killed Luke?

Anna: All right. Just hear me out, please. Because it is possible, actually. Not only was the diamond found in her safe, but the WSB has information connecting her to the cable-car inspector who caused the accident that killed Luke.

Robert: So why would Jennifer kill Luke?

Felicia: Well, it was no secret that Jennifer still carried a torch for Luke. We were thinking that she stole the Ice Princess to lure him back to her. Unfortunately, her scheme went south… and he was killed in the process.

Robert: So, is she working with Victor?

Anna: Well, as of now — all right? — As of now, there’s no evidence suggesting that she was.

Robert: So with all the evidence collected over all these months, do we really believe that we have justice for our friend?

Brad: So, obviously, the duckpin bowler is out.

Britt: Obviously. Too bad, though. He’s pretty.

[ Laughs ]

Brad: Yeah. But he’s way too proud of those pins. Swipe! Ah. Number two’s got a nice jawline.

Britt: [ Sighs ] Pet cat. My mother says that’s a sign of weakness.

Brad: You showed these to your mother?

Britt: She was excited to help. Unfortunately, she has different criteria than I do.

Brad: Clearly. Though I suppose one could do worse than Scotty Baldwin.

Britt: Given her history, he is somehow a step up.

Brad: [ Exhales deeply ] Okay. Number three. Ah. He seems adventurous. Danger’s sexy, right?

Britt: Why? ‘Cause he likes to go skydiving and mountain climbing? Those are all outdoor activities, Brad.

Brad: Okay. Sorry. I thought Jason had opened you up to more adventurous things.

Britt: Yeah — like crossing international borders with falsified documents, not whatever that is.

Brad: Mm. It’s called, uh, spelunking.

Britt: Sounds like something you would do in private.

Brad: [ Sighs ] Should we keep doing this? I mean, anyone’s gonna be boring after a killer for hire.

Britt: Jason was not a hired killer.

Brad: Right. That was his steady job. Okay. How about we approach it like this? What exactly is your selection criteria? ‘Cause you’ve got six perfectly good matches here, and you clearly aren’t into any of them. Do you even want to meet someone?

Elizabeth: I’m missing your note from Mr. Clark’s exam yesterday.

Portia: Um, I’m sorry. I-I didn’t get a chance to, um, do that before I left. Um, the pertinent notes from the physical exam are in there, and everything else is the same as it was the day before.

Elizabeth: Yeah, I see that, but I need the notes from yesterday so that I can properly fill out the discharge paperwork.

Portia: And I will do that later. Just do what you can with what you have. Please.

Elizabeth: I can’t.

Portia: Mr. Clark is not critical, obviously, which is why he’s being discharged. Elizabeth, you have everything you need. Maybe you could just help me out a little bit here.

Elizabeth: I have my own work I need to do. I have my own patients that I need to see. It is not the nurse’s job to make sure the doctors turn in their exam notes.

Jordan: We have to stop running into each other like this. How are you?

Curtis: I’m good. You?

Jordan: Still here, so… can’t complain. How are things at home?

Curtis: Those damn reporters, they’re hounding Trina.

Jordan: Do you need the police to step in?

Curtis: We’re handling it.

Jordan: Okay. Well, let me know.

Curtis: Yeah.

Jordan: I just came from Spoon Island.

Curtis: Oh, um, you did, huh?

Jordan: Yeah. Spencer and Esme gave Detective Lopez their statements regarding Joss and Cam’s leaked sex tape. I thought I’d follow up in person. Follow up with both of them… or one in particular?

Esme Prince’s name has come up numerous times throughout this investigation, but I’m just gathering more information to fill out the case.

Curtis: How’s that going?

Jordan: Unfortunately, the staff made it clear that spencer and Esme wouldn’t speak to me without a lawyer, so I’ll have to try again some other time.

Curtis: You’re the police commissioner. Couldn’t you have a detective go out to Spoon Island?

Jordan: You know me. I like to get elbow-deep in a case every now and then. Reminds me of why I became a cop.

Curtis: To make sure justice is served.

Jordan: If I’ve learned anything from my past mistakes, it’s that you can’t have justice without the truth.

Curtis: In that case, Port Charles is lucky to have you as its commissioner.

Britt: It’s not that I don’t want to meet someone.

Brad: That was enthusiastic.

Britt: It’s — it’s just — it’s — it’s very overwhelming. I mean, what? I go from zero men to six? Why do I need that many matches?

Brad: You don’t have to date all of them at once.

Britt: My point is one man is enough trouble.

Brad: Wish I had that trouble.

Britt: Okay. Then let’s find you someone. What are you doing tonight?

Brad: Uh, watching Scandinavian murder dramas without subtitles to see if I can still follow the story and crying. Why?

Britt: [ Exhales sharply ] We’re going to the savoy. I’ll be your wing woman.

Brad: Eh, I don’t know. My chances might be better if I had, like, a job. Hey, speaking of which, have you heard from Terry about me working G.H.?

Britt: I really — I haven’t seen her much lately.

Brad: You’re co-Chiefs of Staff.

Britt: No. I mean, I’ve — I’ve seen her. But we just have other matters to discuss.

Brad: More important than helping your bestie get a job?

Britt: I put in a good word for you. I got you the meeting. I can’t do much else.

Brad: [ Sighs ] I know. You’re right. You’ve done a lot for me — more than I deserve — and I’m grateful. I just haven’t heard anything. I mean, if the answer’s no, then just tell me.

Britt: Well, no news is no news, Brad. And, you know, Terry puts a lot of thought into things like this.

Brad: How complicated is hiring an orderly?

Britt: When the orderly is you? [ Chuckles ]

Brad: Is that really it? Or is there something you’re not telling me?

Finn: So, about this Harmony business. Would you like some advice or just want me to listen?

Alexis: I really just want you to listen.

[ Laughing ]

Finn: That’s what I thought. Well, I’m here if you need me.

Alexis: So, what about you? How are things with Elizabeth?

Finn: Oh. Uh…complicated. My very presence in her life may be causing problems.

Alexis: How so?

Finn: Well, speaking of having an unwanted presence in one’s home…

Portia: Very succinctly put, Nurse Baldwin. I’ll do it right now. Is there anything else?

Elizabeth: Portia… can we — come here. Look, I didn’t mean to come down on you.

Portia: No. You know what? You’re right. I am not doing my job properly.

Elizabeth: You’ve got a lot going on. It’s not like anyone got hurt.

Portia: And I didn’t run out of time to do my notes. Elizabeth, I forgot. I’ve been so preoccupied with everything that’s going on with Trina. [ Sniffs ] It slipped my mind. I’m forgetting things.

Elizabeth: I understand. Y-you’ve — you’ve — you’re going through a lot.

Portia: And you are too. I-I… how are you holding up with everything?

Elizabeth: I’m overwhelmed. I’m exhausted. On top of everything else that’s going on at home, I’m working extra shifts.

Portia: When you say “what’s going on at home,” you mean this mess with Cam, Joss, and the video?

Elizabeth: Among other things.

Finn: Dante’s trying to figure out who’s stalking Elizabeth, but so far, no luck. Jake and Aiden, they’re staying at. Meanwhile, the PCPD, they’ve got patrol cars watching the house. And all of this has taken an incredible toll on Elizabeth.

Alexis: I can only imagine. How are you dealing with this?

Finn: I feel a little helpless. It’s been hard on her, hard on me, hard on the relationship. I mean, I’m not going anywhere. I’m gonna be there for her, even though she likes to handle everything herself. Just I’m afraid I’m the reason that things are getting worse. Feel free to disagree with me or make a suggestion at any time.

Alexis: Kevin?

Finn: Kevin? What does that mean? Oh. Collins?

Alexis: Yeah. Psychiatrist. He helped me. He’s good. And maybe he can help her clarify her perception of that moment.

Harmony: Okay. [ Exhales deeply ]

Robert: Something kind of ironic about Luke dying at the hands of a scorned woman.

Laura: Jennifer had been obsessed with him for decades.

Felicia: Yeah, not to mention she had the nerve to show up at Luke’s memorial service.

Laura: Yeah, except that when I talked to her there that day, it seemed to me that she was genuinely grieving.

Anna: A-and she vehemently protested her innocence. She insisted that she was framed because she said she would never have done this. She loved Luke.

Laura: Yeah. This just doesn’t make any sense to me. You know, if she wanted to get to Luke, why did she need to use the Ice Princess to do that? And then to rig a cable-car accident that would kill a lot of innocent people — I-I’m sorry. That’s just not in Jennifer smith’s league. If you ask me, that’s a Cassadine move.

Anna: Well, exactly, because we had our doubts that Jennifer could possibly be behind Luke’s death.

Laura: No. It has to be Victor.

Anna: Agreed. But unfortunately, we can’t connect him at this time. Meanwhile, the WSB has this evidence implicating Jennifer. And their theory, no matter how implausible, is still possible.

Laura: But the thing to remember about the Cassadines is if everything points to them except the evidence —

Anna: that’s because they’ve arranged for the evidence to point elsewhere.

Laura: Exactly.

Anna: Right.

Laura: Um, there’s something else that I wanted to tell you about. Just the other day, Victor gave me the hard sell about combining forces. Yeah. To protect the family from some ominous threat in the future.

Robert: Let’s not forget that Victor has been after Drew, hoping to trigger that mind-control rubbish of Helena’s.

Felicia: Here’s a thought. Is it possible that whatever Victor is up to is completely unconnected to the Ice Princess?

Anna: No. Because Victor comes to town, all right? He’s planning to use Drew for some nefarious purpose. At the same time — at the same exact time — Luke dies… and the Ice Princess is stolen. It’s not a coincidence. I just don’t believe it’s a coincidence, no matter what the WSB says.

Felicia: Well, what if Jennifer is telling the truth? I mean, if she really was set up, what is it that we can do to prove Victor’s involvement?

Robert: Well, um, I can think of a surefire way to find out if Victor is really involved in this.

Valentin: You know, I’ve always wanted to do that.

Alexis: I have a feeling that’s not your first swivel. Up. Now hug me.

Valentin: Hi.

Alexis: Ooh, it’s good to see you!

Valentin: You too. Good to see the rumors are true.

Alexis: You’re gonna have to narrow that down.

Valentin: While I was away recuperating, word on the street was that you were greatly improving your circumstances. This is nice.

Alexis: Mm.

Valentin: Love the quote.

Alexis: Yeah. So do I. Harmony Miller gave it to me.

Valentin: Who? Wait. Shiloh’s fixer at the D.O.D.? How did that happen?

Alexis: I think she found it online. Tell me — how are you?

Valentin: I’m fine. I’m back, and I’m better than ever.

Alexis: I’m sure you’re happy to be reunited with Charlotte.

Valentin: After the incident with Peter, I sent her away to boarding school.

Alexis: Peter’s dead. I don’t think he can kidnap her again.

Valentin: Wish I could have been the one to have killed him.

Alexis: You would’ve had to take a number.

Valentin: Speaking of numbers, yours are impressive. Circulation is up. Your online presence is spectacular.

Alexis: Why are you being so nice to me? What do you want?

Valentin: Well, I’ve had some time to think, and, uh, it occurs to me that a media company in the family could be very useful.

Alexis: Could it, now?

Valentin: And as it happens, my father agrees.

Bartender: What can I get you?

Harmony: Um, I’ll get a whiskey, neat. Actually, you know what? Can you, um — can you make it a double?

Bartender: Rough day?

Harmony: [ Exhales deeply ] You have no idea.

Harmony: Brendan, please listen!

Brendan: I won’t! But the police will listen to everything I now know — today!

Harmony: No! [ Grunts ] I won’t lose my daughter!

Brendan: [ Screams ]

[ Thud ]

[ Ice clinking in glass ]

Harmony: I just want you to always remember that you are the most important thing to me in this world.

Willow: Okay?

Harmony: I love you.

Brendan: What if I was to tell Michael Corinthos about this information? If Nina Reeves was to find out that Willow was her biological daughter — oh, boy, would that complicate the visitation case.

Harmony: [ Exhales deeply ] Okay. Okay.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Willow: Mom?

Portia: You think this is the same person who put the wedding ring in your locker?

Elizabeth: I mean, that makes the most sense.

Portia: I’m sorry, honey, but this is terrifying.

Elizabeth: I know.

Portia: I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

Elizabeth: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Portia: And I really do owe you an apology. I-I mean, I’ve been so preoccupied on everything with Trina, I haven’t checked in on you at all.

Elizabeth: No. I mean, I haven’t checked in with you, either. I get it. We’re just stressed.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Portia: I have to check on a patient.

Elizabeth: Yeah. Go. Go. But we’re okay. All right?

Portia: Yeah.

Britt: The truth is… I-I did — I did speak to Terry about your interview.

Brad: I take it it’s a hard pass.

Britt: No. She hasn’t made a decision yet. But she didn’t shoot it down, either. So that’s a good sign, right? I think she’s actually open to hiring you.

Brad: That’s amazing. So how can I move the needle?

Britt: Excuse me?

Brad: You know how Terry thinks. Tell me how to give myself an advantage. I really want this job.

Selina: Imagine that I have all the proof I need to send you back to prison — for good this time.

Britt: What do you want?

Selina: I have plans for Bradley. And changing bedpans isn’t part of this. This is where you come in. You will keep Brad on the right path. The challenge, Dr. Westbourne, is that while you’re pulling Brad’s strings, he’ll never know that I’m pulling yours.

Britt: Do nothing.

Brad: Do nothing? Wait. Are you afraid I’m gonna embarrass myself again?

Britt: No. No. I-I’m just wondering — do you really want to be an orderly?

Brad: Terry made it clear she wouldn’t consider me for anything else.

Britt: Then don’t work at G.H. Hold out for something better.

Jordan: I told you why I’m here. Your turn.

Curtis: I’m just clearing my head, getting some fresh air.

Jordan: Any chance you’ll need to go all the way to Spoon Island to clear your head?

Curtis: You know me.

Jordan: All right. Well, I’ll leave you to it. Are we good?

Curtis: Uh, yeah, we’re good. Why wouldn’t we be?

Jordan: Because I didn’t get Marshall’s sealed arrest records for you.

Curtis: Uh, pbht, no. I’m — I’m past that. We’re good.

Jordan: In that case, if your thoughts do take you to Wyndemere, don’t let spencer and Esme get under your skin. You have a new family now. They need you.

Curtis: Thanks for the advice.

Selina: I thought she would never leave.

Robert: All I’m suggesting is that you take your closeness with Valentin and maybe use it for some greater good.

Laura: It’s a lot to ask.

Robert: Well, look. If Valentin is on the side of the good guys, as he claims to be —

Anna: Stop. Stop it. Don’t push it. Even if I did get Valentin to tell us something, you wouldn’t even trust it.

Robert: Maybe not, but all I’m suggesting is that you take your relationship with Valentin and…use it for something better.

Felicia: Relationship? What relationship?

Alexis: Since when do you care what Victor thinks?

Valentin: Like I said, I’ve had a lot of time to think about it. And despite Victor’s many faults, I think there’s something to be said about his notion of family unity.

Alexis: These are Cassadines we’re talking about. They take to family like sharks take to chum. If Victor wants to get close to you, he’s not being paternal. He’s hungry.

Valentin: We have a rare opportunity. It’s unprecedented.

Alexis: You tell uncle Victor that we do not have a family paper. It doesn’t belong to me, and even if it did, I would never allow the Cassadines to use it as a mouthpiece. What do you think he wants it for, anyway?

Valentin: Greater good.

Alexis: Said no Cassadine ever.

Valentin: Alexis, don’t turn your back on what’s left of the Cassadine family.

Alexis: I have daughters. And you, I hope.

Valentin: You will always have me.

Alexis: Not if Victor’s attached.

Valentin: Okay. Well, think about it, because I have. And we’ll talk soon. You can’t pick your family.

Alexis: On the contrary. You have to.

Willow: What brings you back here?

Harmony: I just needed to unwind. Please come. Join me. Unless you’re here with Michael. I know I’m just — I’m not his favorite person.

Willow: Michael went to the gym. Oh. I was, um, planning to go to G.H. To study, but I’m a little under the weather, so I decided to have some soup while I study.

Harmony: Do you need to see a doctor?

Willow: It’s mostly my head. It’s probably a stress headache from Nina. Sorry. Sorry. You just said you needed to unwind. You don’t need me dumping all of my stress on you.

Harmony: No. Oh, my gosh. No. You can tell me anything any time, Willow. I will be here for you as long as I can.

Willow: As long as you can? What, are — are you going somewhere?

Finn: Hi.

Elizabeth: Hey. I’m so glad to see you.

Finn: I’m glad to see you.

Elizabeth: Dante called.

Finn: Mm.

Elizabeth: They couldn’t find any fingerprints on the defaced painting other than mine and Jake’s.

Finn: Mm.

Elizabeth: And they couldn’t trace where the paint came from. It looks like we’ve hit another dead end.

Finn: For now. You know, Chase is a good detective. He’s at your place right now. I know he’s gonna turn something up.

Elizabeth: I just wish I hadn’t taken that stupid sleeping pill that night. Maybe I could remember what the figure looked like.

Finn: What if there’s a way you could remember?

Britt: This is the perfect opportunity for you to start over. You can do anything you want with your life.

Brad: I want the life I had before I went to prison. But since that’s not possible, I…

Britt: That’s right. It’s not. So why settle for crumbs of what you used to have? Don’t limit yourself. Have you really considered any other options?

Brad: Do you not want me working at G.H.?

Britt: I just — I want you to have everything you’ve dreamed of. And this is not that. This is a crappy version of it — literally. Don’t limit yourself.

Brad: Well…I’m not qualified to do much else outside the medical field. And with my background, no other hospitals are gonna hire me without someone there vouching for me. Trust me, working at G.H. Is the best thing for me — even as an orderly.

Britt: I’m just saying, keep your options open.

Brad: The only other option I have is working for my aunt. [ Scoffs ] And we both know no good will come of that.

Curtis: Your messenger said you wanted to meet me here. I’m guessing you have some information for me.

Selina: We had a deal — I get you information on Marshall Ashford, and you let me host my poker games at your club.

Curtis: I remember. Were you able to get that police report?

Selina: Yes and no.

Curtis: Either you got it or you don’t.

Selina: My people were able to access witness-protection files, but they came up empty on Marshall Ashford.

Curtis: What do you mean?

Selina: My people don’t fail, Mr. Ashford. There is no file because Marshall Ashford was never in witness protection.

Felicia: I know you’ve been spending a lot of time with Valentin, but a relationship?

Anna: Okay. You know what? We’re getting off topic here. I agree with you, Laura, that there’s too many loose ends that just don’t add up. And — and that’s really because all of these missing pieces are being concealed by Victor.

Felicia: We do still have one bit of evidence.

Laura: What’s that?

Anna: Oh, yes. Thank you. So, Jennifer claims that she had a man in her room, a French naval captain, and she insisted that he was the one that planted the diamond in her safe.

Laura: Does this captain have a name?

Felicia: Francois Olivier.

Anna: Right. But we couldn’t locate him before we had to leave.

Robert: Maybe Jennifer invented him to save her own skin.

Felicia: Oh, no, no, no. I spoke with the bartender there. He confirmed that there was a man that Jennifer was friendly with.

Robert: Well, maybe she lured him to her room as a patsy.

Laura: Wouldn’t be the first time.

Anna: Okay. I don’t want to rule anything out — Jennifer’s guilt or Victor’s potential involvement.

Brad: Don’t work at G.H.?

[ Cellphone chirps ]

Brad: Why the change of —

Britt: uh, hang on. [ Chuckles ]

Brad: Something urgent?

Britt: Um, yes. That. I got a notification from society setups that I have matches to review. As if I forgot.

Brad: Why are you dragging your feet on that? You’ve got a perfectly great selection of guys there.

Britt: So great they need a matchmaker? I’m different.

Brad: Uh-huh.

Britt: I’m using a matchmaker because I have a pushy mother.

Brad: I hope you didn’t put that in your profile.

Britt: Maybe this is hopeless. I mean, what kind of future could I hope for with any of these guys?

Brad: What do you mean by that?

Finn: What do you think about making an appointment to see Kevin Collins?

Elizabeth: Um, you know I’m all for therapy, but I don’t see how talking about it is going to solve this particular problem. And I-I don’t even know where I’d find the time.

Finn: I don’t mean long term. I just — I know Kevin specializes in therapies that recover memories, right?

Elizabeth: Well, yeah.

Finn: Perhaps if you — you work with him, maybe he’ll at least help clarify what you saw. It might lead us to who’s harassing you.

Elizabeth: I don’t know.

Finn: It’s up to you, of course. It might be worth a shot.

Elizabeth: No, it’s — it’s a good idea, but I just need some — let — let me think about it.

Finn: Yeah. Yeah. Of course. Of course. Hey. You sure you’re okay?

Elizabeth: Actually, I’m gonna ask Epiphany if I can take a personal day.

Finn: That’s good. Okay. Well, um, you go home and get some rest. I’ll, uh — I’ll check in on you later.

Elizabeth: You’d better.

Jordan: Portia.

Portia: Commissioner.

Jordan: I ran into Curtis. He told me reporters are giving Trina a hard time. I-I came by to offer my help.

Portia: Well, if you really want to help, you can get the D.A. To dismiss the charges.

Jordan: I wish I could.

Portia: And I wish you meant that. Of course, if you did, you wouldn’t have arrested my daughter in the first place.

Curtis: Okay. Then I’ll just take a copy of the sealed arrest records, assuming they exist.

Selina: They do.

Curtis: Where are they?

Selina: They’re in my possession — where they will remain for now.

Curtis: Ms. Wu, we had a deal.

Selina: And I have every intention of holding up my end. But first, you must uphold yours.

Curtis: How do I even know you have those records?

Selina: Safely stored away. I’ll gladly give them to you after you do what I ask. Have your club ready for me.

Harmony: Don’t look so concerned. I just meant that, you know, soon you’re gonna be graduating nursing school, which is, like, amazing. I am so proud of you. That means you’re gonna be working full time, and your free time is gonna be with Wiley and Michael, your family.

Willow: Well, you’re my family, too. Look, I really appreciate the effort you’ve been making over the last few months to rebuild our relationship. I know I haven’t exactly… made it easy for you.

Harmony: Well, that’s understandable, all things considered.

Willow: Well, I’m happy to keep working on it with you.

Harmony: Willow, that… [ Voice breaking ] That means so much. You know, after all the mistakes I made with you growing up, getting you involved in Dawn of day, there was a time that I just — I didn’t even — I didn’t even hold out hope for a relationship or forgiveness.

Willow: I was angry with you for a long time. I didn’t know if I could trust you again. But, I mean, look at you now. Every time I see you, you are bending over backwards to make up for your past.

Harmony: Unfortunately, the past, it just keeps hanging over us.

Willow: But it doesn’t have to. I have forgiven you.

Harmony: You have? That is so much more than I deserve.

Willow: Oh.

Harmony: It’s just no matter how hard I try to do the right thing… trouble just keeps following me. Right up to your doorstep, even.

Willow: Mom, does this have anything to do with that man that approached us yesterday? What was his name? Brendon Byrne.

Jordan: this is my job. I had no choice.

Portia: Of course you have a choice, Jordan. See, I’ve seen you. I have seen you go outside the law for your family time and time again.

Jordan: And it has brought nothing but trouble, which is why I have to play everything by the book.

Portia: Oh, oh. Of course you do — now. Because it’s my daughter. Which begs the question… you know what? Never mind.

Jordan: No. You clearly have something to say. Say it.

Portia: I’m wondering if you are making this personal.

Anna: Thanks for coming by.

Robert: Oh, if it’s not the devil incarnate. Mm.

[ Birds chirping ]

Valentin: If I’m the devil, does that mean you were speaking about me?

Anna: We were.

Valentin: Good, ’cause I haven’t stopped thinking about you.

Britt: Look at my life. I mean, where would a relationship even fit in?

Brad: Evenings and weekends?

Britt: I work those. I mean, the only reason I had time for my last relationship was because we were on the run from the law and assassins. I couldn’t work remotely.

Brad: [ Sighs ] So you’ve been burned a few times. But that doesn’t mean you should give up. Your Mr. Perfect’s out there.

Britt: No, he isn’t.

Brad: But Mr. Sufficient might be. So go find him. You deserve to be happy, Britt.

Britt: Thanks, Brad. You know who also deserves happiness? You.

Brad: [ Sighs ] No.

Britt: Yes.

Brad: Ah, who am I to argue? So, here’s the plan. Step one — you get your man. Step two — I go get the job at G.H., Then I get my own man.

Britt: Isn’t that step two and three?

Brad: No. ‘Cause step three is you and I both living our best lives. Simple as that.

Britt: Brad…

Brad: What? You don’t like the plan?

Britt: I love the plan. There’s something I need to tell you.

Selina: Good afternoon, nephew. Dr. Westbourne.

Brad: Aunt Selina. Britt and I were just —

Selina: Yeah. I’m sure you’ve enjoyed your time with your friend. Now you must listen to my good news. I have a job for you.

Brad: You, uh — you do?

Selina: Starting immediately. Come, Bradley. We have much to discuss.

Brad: Hmm? Okay.

[ Telephone rings ]

Elizabeth: Nurse’s station.

Man: Don’t forget me.

Elizabeth: What?

Man: Don’t forget me — in room 1011. I asked for a blanket.

Elizabeth: Uh…yeah. Just a moment, please.

Harmony: What makes you think this is about that guy from last night?

Willow: I saw him say something to you when he was leaving. And it wasn’t “excuse me.”

Harmony: It was nothing. I swear. It was — um, he knows Alexis, and I met him at her office.

Willow: Then why didn’t you say so?

Harmony: ‘Cause I don’t know. I just — I didn’t think it mattered. There I go again, making the wrong decision.

Willow: Mom.

Harmony: [ Exhales deeply ]

Willow: Mom, what is going on? Do — do you need help?

Harmony: No. Oh, that’s so sweet of you. No. You don’t have to worry about me. Ever. Okay? I can look after myself, and I’m gonna be here to look after you, too.

Willow: Well, thanks.

Harmony: I know I said it before. But I truly, truly mean it… Willow. No matter what I’ve done… I’ve done it for you.

Willow: Uh, what do you mean, you did it for me? Mom, what have you done?

Alexis: [ Exhales sharply ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

Portia (to Jordan): You honestly can be impartial.

Marshall (to TJ): I’m so happy that you found yours.

Josslyn (to Cameron): Who’s side are you on?

Britt (to Spencer): Do you believe Trina filmed that video?

Valentin (to Anna): I absolutely would have done the same thing.

Drew (to Michael): I think you summed up my situation perfectly.

Alexis: Oh my God.

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[ Water running ]

[ Cellphone ringing in distance ]

[ Sighs lightly ]

[ Metal squeaks ]

[ Sighing lightly ]

[ Ringing continues ]

Chase: [ Breathing heavily ] I know. I know. I’m — I’m on my way. Hey, I’m the one doing you a favor, okay? Relax. I’ve got this covered.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Laura: Aiden. Hey. What you looking at?

Elizabeth: Hi. What are you doing here?

Finn: I was just, uh… [ Sighs ] Nowhere near your neighborhood, and I thought I’d stop by and say hi.

Elizabeth: -Get in here. [ Chuckles ]

Finn: -Okay. You know, uh, to be honest with you, it didn’t sit right with me that you talked to me into letting you stay here alone last night.

Elizabeth: Aww, that’s sweet you’re worried.

Finn: I’m not sweet, but I am worried about you.

Elizabeth: Okay. Well, I appreciate that you’re concerned, but jake and Aiden are safe at Laura’s and nothing happened last night. [ Sighs ]

Finn: You can’t possibly think that the threat is over.

Elizabeth: No. Somebody is going through an awful lot of trouble to get my attention, and it’s working. How can I ever feel at peace until we find out who’s behind this?

Sonny: Once people learn that I don’t — I’m not the owner, then, uh, Charlie’s is now going to be targeted. You know what I’m saying? But it’s better to be safe than sorry. The most important thing is that Phyllis wasn’t here when it happened. Everything’s gonna be okay. Right?

Carly: Well, seems we agree on that. When was the last time that happened?

Alexis: Ah, Nina, thank you for coming.

Nina: Of course. It’s not every day that the editor-in-chief of the town’s hottest newspaper wants to speak with you in private. Alexis. This is all off the record, I’m assuming?

Alexis: Yes, as long as it extends in both directions. Please, come in. I mean, Crimson has done a number of journalistic pieces over the years.

Nina: Now I’m definitely intrigued. What’s all this about?

Willow: Nina completely omitted that she’d been with Sonny.

Smoltz: Been with him sexually?

Willow: Yes. And the next time Nina approached me, I confronted her. She insisted she hadn’t done anything wrong, and she was upset when I told her she couldn’t see Wiley.

Michael: And a few days later, she filed the petition for visitation.

Smoltz: Okay. Thanks.

[ Beeps ]

Smoltz: That’s all I need for now. Uh, I’ll contact you if I have any follow-up questions.

Michael: Look, it’s, uh… [Sighs] It’s important that the first segment of this feature is published before the visitation hearing.

Willow: We understand that judges are supposed to be impartial.

Michael: Still, if a story’s blowing up on people’s social media, it could get traction in the court of public opinion.

Smoltz: I’m on it. But just to be up front, I have to reach out to Ms. Reeves for her side of the story. So if there’s anything you haven’t told me yet, now would be the time. If there’s dirty laundry, I will find it.

Harmony: Yes, I’m still planning on meeting you at rana point, 8:00 P.M.

Brendan: Change in plans. I’m leaving Port Charles earlier than anticipated. We need to meet now.

Harmony: [ Sighs ] Fine.

Brendan: That was easier than I thought.

Harmony: What can I say? You have the upper hand. We both know that.

Good. Give me the money, and you’ll never hear from me again.

Harmony: Yes. That’s what I’m hoping for.

Finn: I really should have stayed here with you.

Elizabeth: You have to prioritize taking care of Violet, and we’ve already just discussed that she shouldn’t be here. And besides, if this person is motivated to do these things because they think I’m [Sighs] Forgetting about Franco, then having you here, it could make things worse.

Finn: You can’t keep going like this. When was the last time you had a full night’s sleep? You were probably looking over your shoulder the whole night.

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles ] I wasn’t alone. Cameron was with me.

Finn: Yeah, but Cam’s in college, and he’s got a girlfriend. He may not be here every night. So if you’re not gonna leave and you won’t let me stay here with you, I was going to suggest a — a possible solution to keep you safe. I was thinking —

[ Doorbell rings ]

Finn: That might be the, uh, possible solution right now.

Elizabeth: Mm.

Finn: [ Sighs ]

Chase: Hi, Elizabeth. I am so sorry I’m late.

Aiden: This? It’s just something stupid my friend sent me.

Laura: Can I see?

[ Bell ringing in distance ]

Laura: The Ouija board. [ Laughing ]

Aiden: Grandma, you know what those are?

Laura: Oh, sure. Yeah. When I was your age, we used to have slumber parties, and then we’d hold a séance and use the Ouija board to contact the dead.

Aiden: Wait. You talked to dead people?

Laura: No, no, not at all. I-it’s — it’s pretend. It’s completely pretend. I-I-it’s actually — you know what it is? It’s a little game that people play. Um, clearly, one of my friends was pushing the pointer around the board to trick us all into believing that it was real. But it’s not. Not at all. Why are you so interested in the Ouija board?

Aiden: Someone broke in again? What if it’s Franco?

Aiden: Just something I saw on TV.

Willow: Our dirty laundry has already been made public.

Michael: We have nothing to hide. But Nina does.

Smoltz: Good. And just to reiterate, you both signed over the exclusive rights to your story to me. You’re not allowed to discuss this with any other outlet — meaning print, radio, TV, online — they’re all off the table. Unless, of course, you want to hire another team of attorneys.

Michael: We understand the terms.

Willow: [ Sighs ]

Smoltz: Great. Then I’ll be in touch. Well, we officially pulled the trigger. [ Sighs ] How are you feeling about all this?

Willow: I don’t love it, but I feel like I’m doing what needs to be done.

Michael: And I feel the same.

Willow: What’s my mom doing here? Mom?

Harmony: Oh, hi, Willow.

Willow: What brings you to the Metro Court? And where are you off to in such a hurry?

Alexis: Can I ask you about your… well, about the nature of your relationship with Harmony?

Nina: Oh, we don’t really have a relationship, Alexis. I mean, I did recently talk to her about speaking up for me with Willow, because I was trying to avoid a court proceeding to get visitation rights with Wiley. But that’s it. You and Harmony — you’re friends, right?

Alexis: Uh, we forged a friendship in — in Spring Ridge. Harmony confided in me that you used her to get Michael and Willow to back down.

Nina: Uh. Alexis, I did not use her. I mean, I had a conversation with her, grandmother to grandmother.

Alexis: I-I don’t want to get bogged down in the weeds about that. When Harmony went to clear the air with Carly, she said that she went to bat for you, that she owes you something. Uh, do you have — do you know why she feels that she owes you something?

Nina: I have no idea what she is talking about. I mean, I’m not holding anything over her head, if that’s what you’re implying. I mean, I would think that she would have some sympathy for my situation because she’s also Wiley’s grandmother.

Alexis: True. I don’t know. Maybe there’s something more to it than that.

Sonny: Can you wait outside? Check on everything from there?

Frank: Yes, sir, Mr. Corinthos.

Sonny: Alright.

Frank: Mrs. Corinthos.

Carly: Well, I heard about the robbery attempt last night.

[ Door opens, closes ]

Carly: I just wanted to… come by and make sure everyone’s okay.

Sonny: Yeah. Good thing Phyllis wasn’t here w-when it happened.

Carly: What about Nina? I don’t want to be caught off guard, so, um, is this something I need to worry about?

Sonny: What do you mean?

Carly: Is this a sign that your enemies are smelling blood in the water?

Elizabeth: Uh, Chase. What’s all this?

Chase: You didn’t tell her about this?

Finn: Your timing stinks. I was just about to when the doorbell rang.

Chace: Nope, I’m out. Ambushing Elizabeth with this is a horrible idea.

Elizabeth: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. What is a horrible idea?

Finn: I knew if I asked, you’d just refuse.

Elizabeth: Oh, well, that is an awful communication strategy.

Chase: My brother’s people skills leave a lot to be desired.

Finn: As a reminder, I saved your life. You think that’d buy me at least a year’s worth of slack.

Chase: I agreed to six months, so your coupon has expired.

Elizabeth: Will someone just tell me what’s going on?

Finn: Okay, look, as you know, Chase is a — is — is a cop, alright? But he’s been suspended, so he needs to keep busy. And you could use some security, so I thought maybe he could stay here a few days just to keep an eye on things.

Elizabeth: Dante and Jordan are sending patrol cars to check on the house. And no offense, but I don’t need a babysitter.

Finn: Mnh.

Chase: And that’s not why I’d be here. I can help you find out who’s been trying to scare your family for months… and put a stop to it.

Laura: Look, I know this is a change in your routine, but I promise you, we’re going to have fun. You know what? I’m gonna give you run of the kitchen. You can make Grandpa Kevin any dessert you want, ’cause you know he’s got a sweet tooth. [ Laughs ]

Lucy: [ Laughs ] Oh, that doc. You know, some things never change.

Laura: Lucy, hey. Hi. Congratulations on deception’s IPO.

Lucy: Oh!

Laura: It’s amazing.

Lucy: T-thank you. T-thank you. Thank you. Uh. Hello there. [ Laughs ] Listen, uh, it’s just… it’s just so crazy. I-I can’t get over it. I mean, I-I knew the company was good. I had high hopes, but I just never thought the universe was going to grant me all of this.

Laura: I know.

Lucy: [ Chuckles ]

Laura: I bet you’re glad now that our plans to use the Deception brand to launch a day spa didn’t work out all those years ago.

[ Both laugh ]

Lucy: Well, I appreciate your goodwill, but remember, I did offer to set some stock aside for you, because, you know, you were a former partner in the early 2000s.

Laura: [ Sighs ] I appreciate your offer. I really do. But as the mayor, I think it’s best that I don’t have a vested interest in any of the local businesses, even one as successful as yours.

Lucy: It is. It is. I know.

Laura: [ Laughs ]

Lucy: This is just crazy. I-it’s — it’s so good. I — I’m getting all these congratulatory bouquets from all the men in my life — mac and scotty and Martin — n-n-not that Martin. You know, I don’t even talk to Martin. I mean, I talk too much, but I don’t talk to him right now —

Laura: Lucy. I know you’re still dating my brother.

Carly: What Nina did to you is common knowledge. You didn’t retaliate, and you didn’t punish her. Just the opposite — you protected her, and now you’re sleeping with her. So maybe it sent a message to the other families that you’re weak.

Sonny: Y-you’re overthinking it, is what you’re doing.

Carly: What are you talking about? Everyone knows that you own Charlie’s, Sonny. Who the hell would risk robbing the place? Was it one of the other families?

Sonny: No.

Carly: I mean, was it Selina Wu?

Sonny: It’s not — it’s not the Wus. Selina and I have an understanding. As far as the robbery, the five families are now two, so there’s going to be a lot of wannabes who are gonna try to make a name for themselves.

Carly: Doesn’t help that Jason’s gone and he’s about to be declared legally dead.

Sonny: Well, let me make you feel a little better about that. Brick is gonna be taking over for Jason.

Carly: I don’t want to know. I don’t want to know. Because I’m no longer your wife, and I don’t want that responsibility.

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Lucy unwittingly gives Aiden the idea that he should contact a medium to get in touch with the ghost of Franco.

Elizabeth agrees to let Chase stay at her house and put-up motion sensitive cameras to see who has been doing all these weird things to her.

Alexis asks Nina if she is friends with Harmony and why Harmony feels she owes something to her. Nina tells Alexis that she and Harmony are not friends they know each other because of Willow and she has no idea why Harmony feels like she owes something to her.

Phyllis tells Carly she and Harmony worked together in New York.

Smoltz stops by Alexis office to tell her about the five part series exclusive Michael and Willow gave him about Nina and their battle to keep her from visiting Wiley. Nina refuses to give a comment to Smoltz for the story. Alexis agrees to run the series if he is fair and shows both sides of the story.

Nina gets into an argument with Michael and Willow about them using the press to get the public on their side before the visitation hearing. Nina tells Michael and Willow that if they want a battle they will get a battle.

Harmony meets with Brendan and gives him her life savings, one thousand dollars, and says she will pay him installments of money every month to keep her secret. Harmony tells Brendan that she will not ask Alexis or Nina for money. Brendan says he isn’t a bank and he tries to grab Harmony’s purse and syringe falls out because Harmony was planning to kill Brendan the same way she killed Neil. Brendan figures out that Harmony killed Neil by injecting him with heroin. Brendan turns around and starts to leave saying he is going to tell the police. Harmony pleads with Brendan to listen to her side of the story. Brendan says he understand she is a murderer and is going to the police. Harmony shouts she will not lose her daughter and she pushes Brendan so hard he falls.

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Masked man: Don’t do anything stupid and you might live through this!

Sonny: Okay. You know what? Everything’s fine. Take what you want, and we’ll stay out of your way.

Masked man: Shut up. You stay right there.

Sonny: Nothing has happened. Nothing needs to happen. You turn around and go, and this will all be over.

Dante: What are you doing?

Sam: Um… I was forwarding your forensic file to my e-mail.

Dante: F-forwarding the — the PCPD confidential forensics file? That file?

Sam: Yeah. And you’re mad.

Dante: What the hell, Sam? Of course I’m mad. What were you thinking?

Sam: I don’t know. I-I did it for the right reasons.

Dante: What? What reasons?

Sam: Trina and — and Joss. You’re the one who said that Trina didn’t do it.

Dante: Yeah, I don’t think Trina did it, but I still have to do a legal investigation. And I don’t remember hiring you for your PI services on this one.

Sam: Well, I wasn’t doing it as a PI.

Dante: Then in what capacity were you taking a private work e-mail from my phone?

Carly: Oh, no, no, no, no. Carly —

Sam: This is my fault.

Carly: It is my fault. I’m the one who —

Drew: And we’re leaving!

Carly: What are you doing? Excuse me. What the hell do you think you’re doing?

Drew: You know exactly what I’m doing. I’m — I’m saving you from yourself.

Austin: Need me to hold the bag for you?

Chase: No, I’m good, thanks.

Spinelli: As it happens, you’d be wise to keep your hands free.

Austin: Why’s that?

Spinelli: Because insulting a woman’s honor does not go unnoticed. Not by me.

[ Laughter ]

Brook Lynn: We had champagne this morning, and now we’re working out. We’re doing this day backwards.

Maxie: Trust me, you’ll feel so much better after you get your sweat on.

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Maxie: Then again, adrenaline is way overrated.

Josslyn: Are you okay?

Trina: Oh, my gosh. You didn’t have to come.

Josslyn: Um, yes, I did. I could tell that you were upset.

Trina: Through my text?

Josslyn: That’s how well I know you.

Trina: But weren’t you just hanging out with Cam?

Josslyn: Yeah, but I had already left. I was on my way home. Stop asking me questions. What happened?

Trina: Spencer happened.

Cameron: What do you want?

Spencer: Wow. Welcomes don’t come warmer than that.

Cameron: Expecting something different?

Spencer: Look, I know that you’re pissed at me.

Cameron: That’s an understatement.

Spencer: But I could really use a friend right now.

Cameron: Then you’ve come to the wrong place.

Sasha: I can’t believe you forgot to invite Sonny to our reception.

Brando: I meant to and then… call the police.

Sasha: Okay.

Brando: Get out of the line of fire. Now. Go.

Sasha: You’re coming with me, right? Right?!

Brook Lynn: You invited your boyfriend, your baby dad, and Chase?

Maxie: To a dance cardio class? I most certainly did not.

Spinelli: It’s an ancient custom that lasted well into the 19th Century, even the 20th in some remote areas —

Maxie: well, this is quite the trio.

Austin: Hi.

Brook Lynn: Hi.

Chase: Hi.

Spinelli: Uh, had I known you were here, I-I would have… taken this elsewhere.

Maxie: Taken what? What are you doing, Spinelli?

Austin: Defending your honor, apparently.

Spinelli: The doctor has to answer for his transgressions.

Maxie: Okay. Let’s have a little chat. Come on.

Chase: I heard the deception IPO launch was a success. Social media went crazy and the stock price went through the roof?

Brook Lynn: Yeah. Thanks.

Chase: How are you?

Brook Lynn: I’m good. You?

Chase: Not so great.

Brook Lynn: W-what’s wrong? A-are you feeling okay?

Chase: No, I feel terrible. I feel terrible that I let you down.

Carly: I was just trying to explain that I was the one who put Sam up to it and Dante was getting twitchy —

Drew: Twitchy? Is that, like, the technical term for it?

Carly: I just want him to know that it was my fault, that Sam didn’t do anything.

Drew: I understand.

Carly: Great.

Drew: Wait, wait. Where are you going?

Carly: I’m going back out there to talk to them!

Drew: No, no, you’re not, actually. You know what you’re doing? You’re gonna sit right here like that. Here’s the deal. Dante and Sam are in a relationship.

Carly: I’m aware of that. I was just trying to explain to them —

Drew: Whatever’s happening out there, Dante getting twitchy or angry or — or — or whatever it is, that’s between them. I mean, I-I realize that you were just trying to explain, and that’s — that’s very well-intentioned, but…

Carly: Ill-advised.

Drew: Yeah. When has inserting yourself into another couple’s problems ever worked out?

Carly: Never.

Drew: Hmm.

Carly: Okay. You’re right. I made things worse, didn’t I?

Drew: Well…I mean. [ Laughs ] It kind of surprised me, I got to say, that you wanted to get involved at all.

Carly: Really? After the whole victor bridge debacle?

Drew: Huh. Yeah, well, this was a little bit different. Sam’s not in danger, so…

Carly: Yeah. Right. Oh, I feel like I’m losing my mind, you know? With the whole Josslyn videotape scandal, Trina getting arrested. It’s just…

Drew: Yeah. Hey, w-what’s happening with that?

Carly: Oh [Scoffs] You don’t want to know.

Drew: Yeah, Carly, I do.

Josslyn: Spencer said he was worried about you. Really? After all he did was accuse you of being guilty?

Trina: It was kind of like whiplash. One minute he was, like, concerned, and then the next, he was talking about how I can’t blame Esme for everything.

Josslyn: Like hell we can’t.

Trina: Go on and say it. You tried to warn me about him. Said Spencer is sincere in the moment, but at the core, he’s shallow and an easily manipulated person. The only thing that he has mileage for is being a lost, little rich boy, and… when it matters, there’s no “there” there.

Josslyn: Well, if I said that, I didn’t say it nearly as well. I probably just called Spencer a tool.

Trina: You said that, too.

Josslyn: I don’t want to be right.

Trina: And I don’t want to care about Spencer.

Josslyn: But you do.

Trina: If I didn’t, it wouldn’t hurt this much.

Cameron: Trina’s already having a hard time as it is, and then you go and accuse her of Esme’s crimes.

Spencer: How did you hear about that?

Cameron: About your little trip to the PCPD? Trina’s my friend — the real kind. The kind that share stuff and have each other’s backs.

Spencer: It’s not what you think.

Cameron: No?

Spencer: Can I just come inside, please? I hate that Trina thinks the worst of me. That’s why I’m here. Thanks.

Cameron: Well, I hope you’re not expecting any sympathy.

Spencer: I’m not.

Cameron: ‘Cause it’s not my fault you turned your back on Trina and spawned this baby with the devil.

Spencer: Esme isn’t pregnant.

Cameron: Well, too bad. You deserve to be tied down to that nightmare for life.

Spencer: Yeah. Okay, fine. So, no baby. But the other thing that you said is true. I let Trina down.

Cameron: Big time.

Sonny: Leaving is — is still an option. We c– we can’t id you even if we tried.

Masked man: Shut up and open the till! Add your wallets and jewelry.

Sonny: O-okay. Tonight’s profits have already been deposited, so it’s just gonna be petty cash.

Masked man: Get it.

Sonny: All right, I’m gonna grab it right —

Masked man: No, no, no, no, no. Not alone, you’re not.

Sonny: What are you —

Masked man: check for anything locked and loaded.

Nina: [ Gasps ]

Masked man: Hey! What are you doing?

Sonny: Hey! You don’t want to touch her.

Masked man: And if I do?

Sonny: You don’t want to find out.

Sonny: Take what you came for and get the hell out.

Masked man: Your watch.

Sonny: You’re not taking my watch. That belonged to my dad.

Masked man: Can you believe this guy?

Sonny: If you want to take my watch, you’re gonna rip it off me.

[ Door opens ]

[ Men fighting ]

Nina: [ Breathing hard ]

Sonny: Nina, you okay?

Nina: I think so.

Sonny: Brando, you did good.

Chase: I really regret the way I responded when you asked me to sing your song.

Brook Lynn: It’s fine. I understand you wanting to get off suspension is — is your priority, and I don’t want to jeopardize that.

Chase: Okay, you say it’s fine, but I’m really getting a vibe that it’s not.

Brook Lynn: Well, your future as a detective is bright. Excuse me.

Dante: I never thought I’d have to… guard my phone from you.

Sam: Dante, come on.

Dante: Sam, that’s a document, an official document meant for a police officer. For me, for work. It’s not for a civilian. Y-y-you see that, right?

Sam: Yes, o-of course I see that. But it’s a report, right? Everything in it eventually is gonna come out. It just — that’s the deal. It moves forward.

Dante: Yeah, it does. You’re right. But — but y-y-you don’t see where this is a problem?

Sam: I mean… it’s not like I was stealing government secrets or tampering with evidence.

Dante: No, no, you’re right. In this case, it’s not. You getting eyes on this is not a game-changer.

Sam: Okay. Then…

Dante: Come on, you — you — you went into my phone. You accessed private files without asking me. I thought — I thought we had gotten to a-a place of mutual trust.

Sam: We have.

Dante: Okay. It just doesn’t seem like it to me. Or maybe you’ve got a different definition of it than I do have.

Sam: Okay. I, um…

Dante: Look…I’m gonna get privileged information. Stuff you’re not allowed to see. It’s that simple. It has nothing to do with how I feel about you.

Sam: I understand that.

Dante: Do you? Just…

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Dante: [ Sighs ] I need to know I can trust you for this to work. Falconeri. Yeah. Okay. I’ll be right there.

Sam: You have to go?

Dante: Yeah.

Sam: [ Sighs ]

Drew: I don’t know if you got my message.

Carly: I did. I’m sorry I didn’t call you back.

Drew: Mnh-mnh. What are you talking about? You don’t have to apologize. I know things have been crazy.

Carly: You have no idea.

Drew: So tell me.

Carly: [ Sighs ] Okay. Well, so this tape gets out and — and Josslyn is utterly humiliated. And I know that Cam is, too. I do.

Drew: But — but it’s not the same. I mean, both were — were victimized. Absolutely. For sure. No doubt about it. But at the end of the day, the guy ends up looking like kind of a sex god and the girl gets labeled a slut.

Carly: Yeah. Pretty much.

Drew: I’m sorry. But I do give Joss and Cam credit for doing that article.

Carly: Yeah. Well, you’ve got to throw some credit Alexis’ way, too.

Drew: Wow.

Carly: [ Laughs ]

Drew: Praising Alexis.

Carly: I know. Wonders never cease. But she really got the story, and the way we wanted the story to be told.

Drew: Yeah. Focusing on the victimization and how much of that lands on the girl, right? Yeah. Part of me wanted to get in there with Aurora, pick up the story, give it more steam. But then I worried about piling on. I don’t know. Maybe it was stupid.

Carly: I’m glad you stayed on the sideline.

Drew: You are?

Carly: Yeah, I mean… Alexis was far enough removed that I could handle her doing the story, but with you, things could get tricky, and — and you’re just, um, too close.

Drew: In that case, I’m gonna take advantage of that closeness.

Carly: Okay? [ Laughs ]

Drew: How are you? You. How are you dealing with all this?

Spencer: I know I said hurtful things to Trina. I don’t deny that, Cameron. But it is complicated.

Cameron: Oh, cry me a river. You know, I miss the times when you were just an annoying snob and just pretentious. But now you’re a full-blown ass.

Spencer: Can you please hear me out?

Cameron: Why? So you can just bombard me with lies and excuses.

Spencer: No excuses. But I’m allowed to have problems, aren’t I?

Cameron: You want to talk about problems? I just lost my summer job that I’ve worked years to get. And now there’s people on the internet critiquing my performance in bed. And I’m in a weird space with my girlfriend.

Spencer: I’m sorry. You and Joss, you don’t deserve what’s happening to you.

Cameron: It didn’t just happen to us, okay? A crime was committed against us!

Spencer: I know. I —

Cameron: No, you don’t know, because you are not my friend! In fact, I want nothing to do with you! The way you have jerked Trina around, got her to lie for you and begged her to save you, and then the second your disgusting girlfriend —

Spencer: I know that Esme did it, okay?! And I know that she framed Trina! And now it is my turn to try to save her.

Maxie: Austin is a good man, Spinelli, and you would know that if you just gave him a chance.

Spinelli: He’s not worthy of you.

Maxie: You don’t think anyone’s worthy of me. I really like him, and I’d like to see where this goes. Can you accept that?

Spinelli: I suppose I’ll have to.

Maxie: That’s the spirit.

Spencer: Trina’s innocent. I’ve always believed that.

Cameron: Really?

Spencer: Really.

Cameron: Or are you just telling yourself that?

Spencer: Come on.

Cameron: So then why are you pretending to be on team Esme?

Spencer: Because I am trying to get Esme to lower her guard so that she can lead me to something, anything, that will exonerate Trina.

Cameron: That sounds really shady.

Spencer: I’m sorry, Cam. Do you have a better idea?

Cameron: No, but is it really worth hurting Trina?

Spencer: You should’ve seen the look in Trina’s eyes when I just left her at the gallery. It gutted me. And I haven’t been able to lose that feeling since I stupidly left with Esme the night of our ski trip.

Cameron: You mean that? You do have feelings for Trina. Okay. Well, uh, looks like we both have problems.

Josslyn: Hey. Are you okay?

Trina: This sounded like a good idea, but now that I’m here —

Josslyn: Spencer’s not working.

Trina: It’s not that.

Josslyn: I get it. I mean, when the video came out, I didn’t want to go anywhere. I didn’t want to come here. I didn’t want to go to the metro court. Especially not class. But then I realized hiding… it really doesn’t help. In fact, it actually makes things worse.

Trina: I’m not hiding, per se. I just don’t want to feel like I’m put under a microscope.

Josslyn: Well, the microscope, it’s not real.

Trina: You sure about that?

Josslyn: Besides, it’ll be good for us to be seen together. Would I really be hanging out with the person who made a sex tape of me and my boyfriend?

Trina: Probably not, no.

Josslyn: No, probably not. So let’s go inside, heads held high, let’s order dessert.

Trina: Well, speak for yourself, because I’m ordering potato wedges.

Josslyn: Oh, you rebel!

Trina: Right?

Josslyn: After you.

Carly: How am I?

Drew: Bit of a loaded question, I see.

Carly: [ Laughs ] I just want to come out swinging and fix everything. But it’s Josslyn’s fight, not mine.

Drew: Hmm. Still, feel pretty good to get out there and lay into somebody.

Carly: Not somebody. Esme Prince.

Drew: Spencer’s girlfriend, right?

Carly: That’s right. She made and sent that video, and then she framed Trina.

Drew: Now, are we trusting your instincts on this? Which I-I absolutely do — or — or is this based on fact?

Carly: A little bit of both.

Drew: Okay. Fair enough.

Carly: I mean, this girl has a history of deviant behavior way beyond sneakiness or manipulation.

Drew: Straight-up evil?

Carly: Yeah. And this so-called evidence against Trina, it’s all circumstantial, not to mention ridiculously convenient. I know Trina. She would never do something like this. So that’s where I’m at. You know, I just want all this to be over. I-I want Josslyn, Trina, and Cameron to move on with their lives, and I want Esme to go down.

Drew: Meaning you want to take her down?

Carly: Hell yeah.

Drew: I get that. I do. That’s how I felt about Peter August. You know, I wanted it to be me to get the evidence, me to put him away, me… after he escaped yet another conviction, to be the guy to shoot him.

Carly: Yeah.

Drew: And end that miserable life. But… that’s not how it panned out.

[ Police radio chatter ]

Brando: It’s okay. I’m fine. Okay?

Sasha: That was so dangerous.

Brando: And sexy, though, right? Don’t forget sexy.

Sasha: You could’ve been killed, Brando.

Brando: Yeah. Look, I had to do something.

Sasha: Just promise not to make it a habit.

Brando: Promise. I’m not going anywhere.

Nina: Geez. I’m just glad Phyllis wasn’t here for all of this.

Sonny: I’m sorry you were.

Nina: [ Sighs ] Thank you for protecting me.

Sonny: You know what? You — you protect me from Baldwin… I’ll always protect you.

[ Both chuckle ]

Dante: [ Clears throat ] Hey. You, uh, up to answering a few questions, or do you think you need a minute?

Dante: Uh, so Phyllis and the bodyguard, they’re outside being questioned. They — they were at the bank when these perps arrived?

Sonny: That’s right.

Dante: You think these guys knew that you owned Charlie’s? Because if they did… and they hit the place anyway, that’s a pretty bold move.

Brando: I should, uh, go talk to Dante so we can get out of here and go home.

Nina: Sasha. I think you know what I’m gonna say.

Spinelli: Most gracious of greetings. Oh. Has — has something undesirable transpired?

Sam: Yeah. You could say that.

Spinelli: Well, I-I c-certainly don’t want to push, but… if you’re inclined to share.

Sam: I just ruined my relationship.

Carly: You still think about it? The Peter thing?

Drew: Yeah. Yeah, but I’m learning to be okay with it, so hopefully you can benefit from that experience and prepare yourself. Esme has wronged people that you care about, and it may not be you who puts her right.

Carly: Okay, well, that’s hard.

Drew: It is. I got to remind myself not to go so far down that rabbit hole that it wrecks the things I do have.

Carly: Well, in all fairness, Peter’s dead, so you can’t Chase after him.

Drew: That’s true, but there’s always somebody, right? I mean, can go after Victor, and I will when the opportunity arises, but I’m just not gonna devote my whole life to it, because that’s not gonna get me anywhere.

Carly: I feel like that’s my problem. It’s like I’m standing here and I’m looking at the rest of my life without Sonny, and I… I don’t know what that looks like, or what it means.

Drew: But that’s okay. You’ve got time to figure that out.

Carly: But I’m not. Figuring it out? I’m not. I-I’m pouring my energy into everything and anything else. Josslyn, Trina, Esme. And like you said, I’m getting nowhere. Maybe it’s time I pour that energy into me.

Spinelli: Dante caught you with your hand in the proverbial cookie jar.

Sam: Yep.

Spinelli: How did you leave matters?

Sam: With Dante saying that… he can’t trust me, and without trust, it won’t work. I’m afraid he’s not wrong.

Austin: Do you wanna talk about that?

Chase: Not with you. Thanks.

Austin: Fair enough. Look, man, when — when I had that conversation with you about your marriage with Willow, I had an ulterior motive. And I regret that. For what it’s worth, that’s not the kind of behavior I ever want to repeat.

Chase: I said no to Brook Lynn, which I don’t often do.

Austin: I can’t imagine anybody does.

Chase: But it’s not just that. I insulted her without meaning to. And it’s not the first time. I don’t know. Maybe Brook Lynn’s decided she’s done with me.

Austin: How would you feel about that?

Brook Lynn: Good thing Spinelli didn’t take Austin out. Not that I’d care, though you seem to like the guy.

Maxie: Should we talk about the guy you like?

Brook Lynn: No. Thank you. Chase apologized not just for not singing my song, but the way he rejected me.

Maxie: That’s a start.

Brook Lynn: [ Scoffs ]

Maxie: What is it that’s really bothering you, Brook Lynn? The fact that Chase said no to your song or that he didn’t do what he normally does, come running when you call?

Spencer: Thanks. [ Clears throat ]

Cameron: You have to tell Trina that you believe her.

Spencer: I can’t.

Cameron: She knows how to keep a secret.

Spencer: It’s not Trina that I don’t trust. What if she tells her lawyer? Scott Baldwin is also Ava’s lawyer. And now with Esme living at Wyndemere, we can’t risk this getting back to her, tipping her off.

Cameron: Okay. But what if you testify at the trial? That would be a huge blow to the prosecution.

Spencer: Yeah, true, but not foolproof. We need something that will guarantee that Trina walks away from these charges.

Cameron: Even if it means that she hates you?

Spencer: Even if.

Cameron: I’m sorry… for, uh, blowing up earlier.

Spencer: Don’t worry about it. You’re right. I’ve been an ass.

Cameron: Well, that’s because you were protecting your friend.

Spencer: Just like you. Which is why Trina can’t know. And, uh, neither can Josslyn.

Trina: So, how are we gonna nail Esme?

Josslyn: Taste of her own medicine — somehow record her confessing.

Trina: To who? The only person she would admit it to is Spencer. And he’s already gone to the dark side.

Josslyn: There has to be a way.

Trina: Well, at the gallery, you said that you left Cam at his house.

Josslyn: Yeah.

Trina: That seems kinda… weird. It’s kinda early for y’all to end the night. Is everything okay with you two? Well, you know —

Josslyn: Yeah. Yeah, everything’s fine. You know, there’s been a couple bumps along the way. I mean, how could there not be? But we’ll — we’re gonna figure it out.

Trina: You better ’cause Esme cannot take one more thing from us. What’s wrong?

Josslyn: There’s this guy, he keeps staring at us. Excuse me. Hi. Which one of us are you looking at? The video star or the criminal mastermind?

Cameron: There is no way I’m keeping this from Joss.

Spencer: You have to. You know how Joss and Trina are. They talk about everything. This will be no exception.

Cameron: Then why’d you tell me?

Spencer: Because you basically forced me into it, Cameron.

Cameron: Oh, so it’s my fault now?

Spencer: No, but Trina can’t know, and if we’re gonna keep it that way, then neither can Joss.

Cameron: She’d want to help.

Spencer: Exactly. You know the saying about too many cooks in the kitchen. Cameron, this needs to be a solo operation.

Cameron: This is unfair.

Spencer: Okay, fine. I’m sorry. Sorry I put you in a bad position.

Cameron: Yeah, well, I’m here.

Spencer: I need you to promise. Swear to me right now. This stays between us.

Cameron: You know, I can’t tell if this plan of yours is noble or idiotic. You know, it’s probably both.

Spencer: I’m just trying to redeem myself.

Cameron: Or maybe you’re trying to be Trina’s sole hero. Either way, you are in way over your head.

Josslyn: You get your money’s worth?

Trina: Joss, it’s not what you think. I know him.

Josslyn: You know him?

Rory: Um, sorry if I was staring.

Trina: I remember you… Mr. Invisible. The cop that gave me the soda.

Rory: I did bring you a soda, but I don’t recall wearing my invisibility cloak at the time.

Trina: I wanted to be alone at the courthouse, and…

Rory: And I said I would be invisible.

Trina: Yeah.

Rory: That’s right. [ Chuckles ]

Trina: Uh, um, this is my friend Josslyn. Um, Joss, this is officer…

Rory: Um, you can call me Rory.

Josslyn: Uh, it’s nice to meet you. I’m so, so, so sorry. I didn’t recognize you outside of the courthouse. And especially not in uniform.

Rory: No, it’s okay. It’s cool. Um, I get it. I’m just glad Trina has some friends that look out for her. Keep your chin up, okay? It’s good to see you.

Trina: You, too.

Rory: Josslyn, very nice to meet you as well.

Josslyn: Oh, my god. You know, I-I’ve had a really nice life, but can the floor just swallow me whole? Trina! I just reamed a cop.

Trina: You sure did.

[ Chuckles ]

Drew: You really seem to be handling your divorce pretty well. You know, you — you chose yourself.

Carly: I did. My life. What’s right for me. And of course that meant letting Sonny go. And it wasn’t easy, but it was right. You know?

Drew: A survivor in the best possible way, you know, not pushing people down and trying to climb over people, just — just resilient. Man, I want to be like that.

Carly: I’m sorry. How are you not like that? Seriously, if anyone has been dealt crappy hand after crappy hand and managed to get up and keep going, it’s you. You amaze me. You do. I mean, I would hate the whole world. I would be a horrible, vengeful person.

Drew: No, you would not.

Carly: I would.

Drew: You would not. You would be — you would — you would be who you are.

Carly: Who is that?

Drew: No, I’m not — no, no, no, no. I’m not going there. Why not? I’m not gonna try and define Carly Corinthos.

Carly: Why?

Drew: Because. You’re — you’re undefinable.

Spinelli: What may have felt harmless to you was c-certainly not harmless to Dante.

Sam: Yeah, I know. I — I get that now.

Spinelli: Right. So… so tell him. Y-you appreciate the — the stability and — and safety you have with Dante, yeah? Well, th-then it stands to reason that he would appreciate the same.

Sam: Well, I thought I was giving that to him. I mean, I want to give that to him.

Spinelli: You will. Look, you made one mistake. Mistakes can be rectified.

Sam: Okay, but…what if I don’t get another chance?

Nina: I’m so grateful that you and Brando came back. You and your husband really saved the day.

Sasha: That was all Brando.

Nina: Must be really proud of him.

Sasha: I’ll be proud once my heart stops pounding. How — what about you? That must have been terrifying.

Nina: Yeah. I am. They wanted to take my necklace.

Sasha: Hey. Even if they’d succeeded, a mother’s love can’t be stolen.

Brando: It seemed like amateur hour with those two yahoos. I mean, could be a coincidence they hit up Charlie’s.

Dante: I don’t know. I don’t think it’s any secret that Sonny’s the owner here. And if they cased the place, they’d know for sure. Hey, um, excuse me a minute. I’ll be back to take your statement, okay, Brando?

Brando: Yeah.

Sonny: Thank you.

Brando: Ah, please. You could’ve taken ’em both down.

Sonny: Maybe. Glad I didn’t have to.

Brando: It was pure luck we came back.

Sonny: Why did you?

Brando: [ Sighs ] Well, seems trivial now, but, um, we forgot to invite you to the wedding reception that Deception’s throwing us.

Sonny: It’s not trivial, ’cause I — I can’t wait to celebrate with you and Sasha. Hey, um… you think those crooks… didn’t know that I had a connection to this place?

Brando: Um… it’s possible they just didn’t care.

Maxie: Well, Brook Lynn and i have a class to take. Dance cardio waits for no one.

Brook Lynn: Least of all us. It already started.

Maxie: What? Diamond doesn’t let anyone in late.

Austin: Well, maybe dance cardio’s loss can be our gain.

Chase: Post-workout smoothies?

Maxie: [ Gasps ] Unearned?

Brook Lynn: Best kind.

Maxie: Well, are you buying?

Austin: You know, I seem to have lost my wallet. You wanna come help me look for it?

Maxie: Sure.

Austin: Hmm.

Chase: Come on. You can tell me how it felt to hear your song performed.

Brook Lynn: Only if you’re buying.

Chase: Deal.

Trina: Thank you, Joss. I was feeling so sorry for myself. But tonight, the fresh air, the French fries, the epic freak-out — like, it just made me feel normal again. Just even for a minute.

Josslyn: Well, if that’s the case, I should berate strangers more often.

Trina: [ Chuckles ] Maybe just Spencer.

Josslyn: He does not deserve your friendship, Trina. And he can forget about ever having mine again.

Trina: You don’t have to ditch Spencer just because he ditched me.

Josslyn: Um, yes, I do. My loyalty is to you always. And I know that Cam feels the same way. Our days of enabling Spencer are over.

Spencer: So, is that a no? You’re not gonna help me? Look, I know I can be a really lame friend.

Cameron: Yeah, the lamest.

Spencer: And, yeah, I’m single-handedly trying to save the day. But I really think I can do it, Cam. It’s a lot to ask, but I need you to trust me.

Cameron: Fine. You win. I won’t tell Joss.

Spencer: Thank you.

Cameron: But you better find something on Esme that exonerates Trina.

Spencer: I will.

Cameron: This is the last time I stick my neck out for you. Don’t make me regret it.

Carly: What are we toasting to?

Drew: Resilience. Something we obviously have in common.

Carly: Okay. Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to be, though? I mean, if life could just be easy once in a while?

Drew: Who says it won’t be? I mean… we’re just getting started, right?

Carly: I guess we are.

Spinelli: Dante will come around. How do you know? Because what mere mortal could stay angry with you?

Sam: [ Chuckles ] Well, I hope you’re right.

Spinelli: Just don’t make the same mistake I made, okay? Let Dante know he comes first.

Sasha: Dante.

Dante: Yeah?

Sasha: Do you know how much longer this will take? I-I’m — I’m not feeling so hot.

Dante: Uh, y-you know what? Why don’t you tell Brando to come down to the station in the morning, he can give a statement then?

Sasha: Thank you.

Dante: Okay. Have a better rest of your night, all right?

Sasha: Yeah, you too.

Dante: Thanks.

Nina: Hey. You’re really shaken up, aren’t you?

Sasha: I could’ve lost Brando tonight. And after losing Liam, I-I — I don’t think I’d be able to survive it.

Dante: Uh, just tell Commissioner Ashford I’ll have an update for her as soon as I’m done here.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Brando: I overheard some chit-chat at the garage. Now, I didn’t think it was legit, but then tonight happened. There’s a perception that your base of power isn’t what it used to be. And with only two families covering the territories and Jason gone, up-and-comers are sensing an opening.

Sonny: My operation is stretched thin. Even with Brick stepping up, my business is — is vulnerable. And now with these two clowns… …every lowlife punk is gonna think that, you know, it’s open season.

Brando: So what are you gonna do?

Sonny: I’m gonna remind everybody… …that I’m the boss.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Chase (on phone): Relax, I’ve got this covered.

Laura (to Lucy): I know you’re still dating my brother.

Finn (to Elizabeth): You can’t possibly think that the threat is over.

Alexis: Maybe there’s something more to it than that.

Harmony (on phone): That’s what I’m hoping for.

Willow (to Michael): I just want it to be over.

Carly (to Sonny): Your enemies are smelling blood in the water.

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For some reason, Spencer was surprised to see Trina at Ava’s gallery, but that didn’t stop him from talking to her and trying to explain himself. The problem was Trina did not want to hear it. As she asked him how he can believe she would have recorded Josslyn and Cameron, she also reminded him that she was with him at his mother’s grave when the video was released. He is her alibi, except she lied to Jordan about who she was with. However, she informed Spencer that she would tell Scott everything if it meant she would go free.

As Trina ranted to Spencer about how angry she is at him, he suddenly told her to stop and confessed that he was only living with Esme at Wyndemere so he could find evidence that she framed Trina. When Trina asked why, he said he was falling in love with her. They almost kissed, but then Spencer came out of his dream state, and the audience realized he was only fantasizing about saying all this to Trina. Yes, it all seemed too good to be true.

Speaking of true, it turned out that Esme’s story about having a nanny named Maggie wasn’t something she made up. After she grew closer to Nikolas by repeating her sob story, she looked through her box of letters and found one from Maggie warning her to stay away from her father while she is in New York.

Little did Esme know that downstairs, Ava had returned after begging Scott and Dante to save Trina. Although Nikolas told her that he was keeping Esme close to see if she’d slip up, Ava informed her husband that she was canceling their vow renewal ceremony.

Liesl was happy to have a family dinner at the Metro Court with Scott joining them. Nina made herself scarce quickly while Britt had to watch Scott and Liesl’s public displays of affection. She also had to endure her mother asking her how online dating is going.

At the bar, Dante discussed Trina’s case with Sam  and she tried to get information out of him about what was in that forensic report about Trina. When he wasn’t forthcoming and walked away for a moment, Sam swiped Dante’s phone and guessed the password was ROCCO. Too bad Dante came back while she was forwarding the email to her own phone.  Dante caught her red handed.

At Charlie’s, Brando Corbin and Sasha discussed finding a place to live together and Sasha then worried Brando only married her because she insisted they do it. Brando assured her that wasn’t the case, but Sasha was still in bad shape because Phyllis offered her condolences about Liam, which caused Sasha to relapse into one of her depressed states.

Phyllis also got quite an offer from Sonny when he wanted to sell her Charlie’s for $100. Nina convinced her to do it and then Sonny sent his bodyguard to watch her while she made a bank deposit. Nina and Sonny were finally alone when two gunmen walked in and demanded all the money and their jewelry.

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At the gym, Austin offered to spot Chase during his workout, but Chase refused. Spinelli approached and went off on Austin for disrespecting Maxie until Maxie and Brook Lynn arrived. Maxie pulled Spinelli aside and asked him to go easy on Austin. She explained they had become good friends and that he had done a lot for her. Left alone, Chase commended Brook Lynn on Deception’s success, and he said he felt bad about letting her down about singing the song. Brook Lynn abruptly said that she didn’t want to jeopardize him getting off his suspension, and then walked away.

Austin approached Chase and asked if he wanted to talk, but Chase refused. Austin talked about how he regretted taking advantage of Chase’s situation with Willow. He insisted that it wasn’t behavior he wanted to repeat. Chase briefly opened up to Austin and explained that he’d accidentally insulted Brook Lynn, and he feared that she was done with him.

At Charlie’s, two armed men burst inside to attempt a robbery. Sonny explained that the money had already been taken to the bank. He insisted that nothing needed to happen because they were masked and Sonny and Nina couldn’t identify them.  One of the masked men demanded that Sonny and Nina surrender the till and their wallets and jewelry. Nina immediately handed over her purse. Sonny informed the masked man following him behind the bar that the day’s profits had already been taken to the bank, so there wasn’t much cash. Outside the bar, Brando and Sasha were approaching the entrance to Charlie’s, stopped short and saw the scene unfolding inside Charlie’s. Brando told Sasha to call the police as he eased inside the door and attacked one of the robbers causing him to drop his gun, which Nina grabbed.  The ensuing confusion gave Sonny the chance to take out the second robber.

At the Metro Court bar, Sam noticed while Dante was away from his phone that he received a report from the PCPD and she opened it forwarded the email to herself. Dante returned and asked what she was doing. As she admitted to Dante what she was doing, Carly overheard and approached to explain that it was her fault. Drew arrived and pulled Carly away and out of the restaurant. Dante felt betrayed and angry with Sam and never though he would have to guard his phone from Sam.

Dante’s phone went off, and he told the caller that he would be right there. He left without saying anything to Sam. A few minutes later, Spinelli arrived and saw Sam sitting at the bar alone. Sam told Spinelli what had happened and that she thought the situation may have ruined their relationship. Spinelli advised Sam to simply let Dante know that he came first. Her interest in the information was simply because she believed in Trina’s innocence.

Carly told Drew that she had caused the situation with Sam by asking for information regarding Trina’s case. They spoke about the way in which anger and revenge can consume you. Carly admitted she had been putting her energy into “anything and everything” to avoid thinking about the end of her marriage with Sonny.  A few minutes later, Carly and Drew had beers, and he toasted to resilience, something that they had in common.

Brando stood outside Charlie’s with a shaken Sasha as the cops escorted the gunmen out in handcuffs. Sasha demanded that Brando not make doing that sort of thing a habit, and he promised. Inside, Nina thanked Sonny for protecting her, and he promised to always protect her. Dante approached and wondered if the two were up to answering questions. As they talked, Sasha and Brando entered so that Brando could talk to Dante. Sasha dug in her purse and swallowed the pill that she retrieved. Nina walked over, and Sasha couldn’t imagine how terrified Nina had been. Nina related that they’d wanted her necklace but it is the one thing she has of her daughter. Sasha insisted that a mother’s love could never be stolen.

Sonny thanked Brando for coming to Sonny and Nina’s aid. He was very glad that Brando had returned, but he wondered why. Brando answered that he and Sasha had forgotten to invite Sonny to their reception. Sonny couldn’t wait to celebrate the couple.

Nina observed that Sasha seemed to be even more shaken up than she was. Sasha replied that, after losing Liam, she wouldn’t survive losing Brando, too. Dante’s phone went off, and it was a text from Sam. She said, “I messed up. I’m sorry and I promise to do better.”

Brando confided in Sonny about some chatter he had heard about the garage. He said that the word was that Sonny’s “base of power” wasn’t what it used to be, so “up-and-comers” sensed an opening. Sonny admitted that his operation was stretched thin, so everyone would think it was open season. Brando inquired as to what Sonny planned to do. “Remind everyone that I’m the boss,” he said.

Josslyn arrived at the gallery and asked Trina what had happened. Trina told Josslyn about Spencer’s visit and how much his betrayal hurt. A short while later, the two arrived outside Kelly’s, but Trina was unsure about going in. Josslyn reasoned that hiding would make things worse, and she thought it would be good for Trina’s case for them to be seen together, anyway. Once inside and with food, the girls talked about how to “nail” Esme and how Josslyn and Cameron would make it through the rough patch.

Josslyn noticed a strange man staring at them from the counter. She stormed over and demanded to know what he was staring at. He insisted that it wasn’t what she thought, and Trina approached and confirmed that she knew him. He apologized for staring. Trina introduced Josslyn to Rory, the new cop at the PCPD who had been very kind to her during her arrest. Josslyn apologized for yelling at him, but he was glad that Trina had friends looking out for her.

Rory advised Trina to keep her chin up, and he paid his bill and left. Trina thanked an extremely embarrassed Josslyn for making her feel normal again. Josslyn thought that Spencer didn’t deserve friendship from either of them and that Cameron would agree. She went on that her loyalty was to Trina, and her days of enabling Spencer were over.

“What do you want?” Cameron demanded when he opened his front door to Spencer. Spencer was in need of a friend, but Cameron replied that Spencer was in the wrong place for that. Spencer knew that he’d said hurtful things to Trina, but he insisted that it was complicated. Cameron blew up at Spencer and insisted that he wanted nothing to do with Spencer after how Spencer had treated Trina. “I know Esme did it!” Spencer yelled suddenly. Spencer explained that he’d always believed in Trina’s innocence, but he was trying to lower Esme’s guard so he could get concrete evidence to exonerate Trina. Cameron thought that Spencer should tell Trina that. Spencer said he feared that Trina would tell Scott or Ava, and it would get back to Esme. Cameron apologized for screaming at Spencer but Spencer conceded that he deserved it. Spencer told Cameron that Josslyn couldn’t know about what he was doing.  The secret had to remain between the two of them.

Cameron protested, but Spencer made him swear to keep it secret. Cameron reluctantly agreed, but he warned that Spencer had better find something on Esme that would exonerate Trina. He added that it would be the last time he would back Spencer.

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Brando: Ooh! What about a place with its own dock?

Sasha: I like the sound of that.

Brando: Yeah. Hm. Uh, we are not imagining things, right?

Sasha: I keep pinching myself over how well deception’s stock did at the IPO.

Brando: You, Mrs. Corbin, are one very wealthy woman. And what’s mine is yours, Mr. Corbin. We’re a team. Which means that we can live in the home of our dreams.

Sasha: What are you dreaming about?

Sonny: There’s the happy couple!

Brando: Whoa, Sonny! Yo! Dante deck you after I left the gym?

Sonny: No, it wasn’t Dante, but it’s not important.

Brando: [ Laughs ] Uh, so, I just want to congratulate, uh, you on your marriage to my cousin. Um…you know… welcome home.

[ Laughter ]

Sasha: Thank you.

Sonny: To the family, right?

Brando: Yeah.

Sonny: Phyllis, do you know Brando and Sasha?

Phyllis: Ah, you’ve been to the pub a few times. My staff appreciates the large tips you leave.

[ Laughter ]

Sonny: Brando’s my cousin, and he and Sasha just got married.

Phyllis: [ Gasps ] Congratulations. Your drinks are on the house.

Brando: Ohh.

Phyllis: It’s always wonderful to see such a happy couple.

Brando: Thank you. W-we do appreciate it.

Sasha: We do. Thank you.

Phyllis: I heard you lost your son. You have my sincere condolences.

Sam: Why the change of venue? I think pizza would have been fine.

Dante: Y-yeah, pizza probably would have been fine, but I told you I wanted to do something special. Wanna go to the bar, get a drink?

Sam: Wait. Why all the fuss?

Danta: You ask a lot of questions, you know that?

Sam: [ Chuckles ] Says the detective.

Dante: Yeah, well, I guess neither of us can let anything go. It’s, uh, one of the things that makes us work.

Sam: One of the things.

Nina: I wish you could have joined me at the spa for some pampering.

Britt: Ugh. Me too. Unfortunately, I was working.

Liesl: She works too much. You need to enjoy yourself more. I tell her all the time.

Britt: I-I declare tonight a mother rant-free zone. Let’s just enjoy our dinner, okay?

Scott: Okay. Good. ‘Cause I’m starving.

Liesl: It’s so nice to have a family dinner like this. It’s unfortunate Maxie couldn’t join us. At least two of my precious girls are with me.

Scott: Yeah, y-you know, if you want a girls’ night out, I-I could just lickety-split.

Liesl: You’re part of the family, Scott. You’re not going anywhere.

Scott: Ooh. Good.

[ Chuckles ]

Ava: -Scott!

Scott: -Ooh!

Ava: I’m so glad I found you. I need you.

Josslyn: Ugh.

Cameron: You, uh, can’t concentrate?

Josslyn: I keep thinking about that call with my R.A.

Cameron: Well, I mean, she was just looking out for you.

Josslyn: Asking if I feel unsafe rooming with Trina. Trina’s my best friend, okay? And she did not secretly record us, and she did not post it. They should be more worried about Esme.

Cameron: We have to find evidence that links her to the recording. So then Trina can accept all the apologies from everyone who’s been blaming her.

Josslyn: Yeah, well, that does nothing to lessen the pain that Trina’s already feeling.

Spencer: Ava! What are you doing here?

Trina: Surprised to see I still have a job? Unlike you, Ava knows I didn’t make that video of Joss and Cam, so here I am.

Spencer: That’s not what I meant. I just didn’t know that you’d be working here tonight.

Trina: [ Scoffs ]

Spencer: I’m here to see Ava.

Trina: Yeah, I heard you calling for her. But Ava’s not here, so you can go. What are you waiting for?

Spencer: You.

Cameron: Uh, are you hungry? I can see if Aiden has any award-winning cookies left.

Josslyn: Award-winning?

Cameron: Yeah. He won a contest promoting national carrot day.

Josslyn: National carrot day. Really?

Cameron: Yeah. It’s a thing. He — he won it by baking carrot-ginger cookies.

Josslyn: Sounds weird.

Cameron: I know, but they were oddly delicious. Did you see my post about it?

Josslyn: No.

Cameron: I’m sorry. I-I forgot you deleted social media.

Josslyn: It’s okay. I mean, I deleted all of my accounts. There were too many accounts just to block. The trolls were out in full force, so…

Cameron: Look. The internet will find something else to fixate on very soon.

Josslyn: Yeah, until Trina’s trial starts up again and the whole thing blows up. God. I can’t even believe I’m saying those words — “Trina’s trial.” It’s insane that she’s been arrested.

Cameron: Yeah, she would never do anything so hurtful.

Josslyn: It has to be Esme. No doubt she’s confident that she’s pulled this off and she’s covered her tracks, but she is not that smart. There has to be evidence tying her to the video.

Cameron: And we have to find it before it’s too late.

Esme: Did Ms. Davis leave?

Nikolas: She did.

Esme: Alexis doesn’t want me here, does she?

Nikolas: All that matters is what I want. And I want you to stay.

Esme: Thank you. My hope is that I can help you and spence start to heal your relationship.

Nikolas: We’re making progress, don’t you think?

Esme: I don’t think. I know. Not that I’m surprised. More time I spend with you, the more I realize what a great father you are.

Sam: What are we really doing here? Not that I don’t love having, like, the best night ever.

Dante: I don’t know. It was just a really tough day at work. And then when I saw you, I remembered how lucky I am to have you in my life, and I wanted to make sure that you knew that.

Sam: Ohh. Believe me…I know it.

Ava: I’m sorry to interrupt. Scott, I-I-I need to borrow you. Just for a couple of moments. I-it’s important.

Liesl: You’re too late. Scott’s mine.

Scott: I-it’s okay, my schnitzel. I’ll be quick. Ladies.

Liesl: It’s so wonderful to have finally found my soul mate. The two of you are long overdue. At least Nina has someone in her sights —

Nina: [ Stammers ]

Liesl: So that leaves my Britta. Any news from the matchmaker, hm?

Nina: Matchmaker?

Scott: Ava, Ava, I-is this about you divorcing Nikolas again? ‘Cause I thought you were gonna give him more than 24 hours.

Ava: This isn’t about Nikolas. This is about his son.

Scott: What’s Spencer have to do with this?

Ava: I don’t want Spencer at the gallery. So I’d like for you to arrange for him to make his restitution someplace else, like picking up garbage or sweeping the street. Either would be good.

Scott: Is this about Trina?

Ava: Trina has been through enough, and I’m not gonna let Spencer hurt her anymore.

Trina: Why are you waiting for me?

Spencer: I need to know that you’re okay.

Trina: What do you think? I was arrested for something I didn’t even do. I had an arraignment hearing, which you didn’t even bother to show up to.

Spencer: I didn’t think that you would want me there.

Trina: I didn’t! And how could you possibly think that I’d be close to okay?

Spencer: Sorry. Poor word choice.

Trina: I guess that would really affect someone who was vicious enough to post a sex tape. But despite what you think, that person isn’t me.

Spencer: Trina, stop!

Sasha: Brando and I are planning a long life together. We’re looking for our first home.

Sonny: Well, if you need any help, just ask. But since Deception did so well in the IPO, you’re not gonna have any problems. And I am a happy investor myself, so… good luck with your house hunting. You feel bad for Brando and Sasha, don’t you?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. You never get over losing a child. But at least Sasha and Brando have each other. They can focus on building a life together.

Sonny: Yeah, they seem to be doing good. So, h-how’s your — how’s everything going with you?

Phyllis: Well, look around. Business is booming.

Sonny: No, that’s not what I asked. I’m talking about, like, Port Charles. How’s — how’s life?

Phyllis: Hm! I’m amazed how quickly it’s begun to feel like home.

Sonny: You don’t miss your friends in — in Nixon Falls?

Phyllis: I do, but when I go back to visit, they feel more like… the past. Port Charles is my present.

Sonny: Yeah, that’s — that’s, uh… that’s good.

Phyllis: What are you up to?

Sonny: [ Chuckles ] Actually, Phyllis, um… I have a favor to ask you.

Scott: Ava, the judge will have my head if I try and change a court-order placement, you know, over a couple of teenagers fighting.

Ava: Well, this is more than just a fight, Scott. You know that. S-Spencer told Trina that he believes that she is behind that revenge porn video. How can she be expected to work with him?

Scott: Well, unless Trina has some concerns over this thing, I mean… [ Sighs ] S-Spencer has no legal connection to her case.

Ava: [ Scoffs ] Except for the fact that he keeps defending the enemy.

Nina: So, Britt, I gather from aunt Liesl you haven’t been matched with your soul mate yet?

Britt: Mm. Sadly, soul mates are few and far between.

Liesl: Only because you’ve been dragging your feet.

Britt: I filled out the 10-page questionnaire. Now it’s up to “Society Setups.”

Nina: Oh, boy. Okay, ladies. I’m sorry. I can’t stay for dinner. Alright? I promised Phyllis that I would drop by and see her, but… make sure you call me when you meet Mr. Right.

Britt: [ Chuckles ] When hell freezes over. [ Laughs ]

Liesl: This has been more than just a “few moments.” Where has Ava taken mein Scott?

Dante: Oh, this is nice. My day is definitely improving.

Sam: Then I’m glad my plan is working.

Dante: And what plan was that?

Sam: To de-stress you.

Dante: Hmm.

Sam: I saw how tense you were at the station. You want to talk about it?

Dante: [ Sighs ] Yeah, you know, some cases are just tougher than others.

Sam: Trina Robinson? The new evidence that you asked the officer to e-mail you and the ADA? It won’t help?

Dante: I don’t know. Let’s get a table. You wanna get some food?

Sam: Yeah.

Ava: Detective Falconeri.

Dante: Yeah.

Ava: May I have a word, please?

Dante: Sure, Ava.

Sam: Go ahead. I’ll wait.

Dante: Uh, what, uh — what can I do for you, Ava?

Ava: You can stop wasting time and resources on this ridiculous case against Trina.

Spencer: I’m sorry. Can we start over? Seeing you caught me by surprise. I’m reacting inappropriately.

Trina: In more ways than one.

Spencer: Ok I am worried about my friend.

Trina: How do you do that?

Spencer: Do what?

Trina: Ignore the fact that you accused me of betraying my best friends and then humiliating them in public. Do you really think that we can talk as if none of that happened?

Spencer: I suppose not.

Trina: But that’s just you. Closing your eyes to the truth. I mean, how else can you stay with Esme, after everything she’s done?

Esme: Spence has no idea how lucky he is to have you as a father.

Nikolas: I’ve made a lot of mistakes with my son.

Esme: But despite everything, I still see your father-son bond. It might weaken, but it can’t be broken. I often wonder what kind of bond I would have with my birth parents if they had been alive to raise me.

Nikolas: Do you have any memories of them?

Esme: I was an infant when I was adopted. And then I lost my adoptive parents, too. It’s hard growing up without a mother.

Nikolas: Spencer and I would agree with you.

Esme: It’s not as though my adoptive parents left me intentionally. Their deaths were unexpected. Tragic. But I can’t help but feeling like my birth parents just threw me away. I’ll always wonder if I’ll be worthy of their love.

Nikolas: Children don’t have to earn love. And, besides, you don’t know why you were put up for adoption. Your parents could have desperately wanted you but found it impossible to keep you.

Esme: Like your mother couldn’t be a part of your childhood?

Phyllis: I’d do any favor you’d ask if it’s in my power. What do you need?

Sonny: Yeah, I know, I know. Look, look. Y-you’re just bearing the brunt of running this place. You know what I mean?

Phyllis: I don’t mind. You’re a busy man. Yeah, but I hope I — I just — it hasn’t burdened you in any way.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Don’t worry, Sonny. I’m very happy here.

Sonny: Good, good, ’cause it — it would help me a lot if you would take Charlie’s off my hands.

Phyllis: [ Exhales sharply ]

Brando: Sasha. You okay?

Sasha: Why wouldn’t I be?

Brando: [ Stammers ] I know Phyllis’ mention of Liam upset you.

Sasha: Phyllis was just being kind. Besides, I don’t need a reminder of Liam. I think about him all the time.

Brando: Me too.

Sasha: Well, it was nice of Sonny to welcome me to the family. You invited him to the wedding reception, right?

Brando: I thought you were handling that.

Sasha: Brando! We — we discussed this.

Brando: [ Chuckling ] Well, don’t worry. I will make sure he knows. Okay? Maybe later, though. It looks like Sonny’s a little busy right now.

Phyllis: I’d love to own Charlie’s… but I can’t afford to buy it.

Sonny: Trust me, Phyllis — the price would be more than reasonable.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]

Sonny: How does $100 sound?

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] For Charlie’s Pub?!

Sonny: Yeah.

Phyllis: Don’t be absurd!

Sonny: I’d give it to you for free, but then the taxes would kill you. This place should be yours. You belong here.

Phyllis: Is this misplaced guilt about the tan-o burning down?

Sonny: That wouldn’t have happened if — if you and Lenny didn’t take me in.

Phyllis: Sonny, please —

Sonny: Listen to me. You gave me a home. Okay? That was the most beautiful thing, you know, anybody could do. And…I don’t — I — you know, how do I repay that? This is a start. Okay? You understand me?

Phyllis: Hm.

Dante: I don’t know if you know this, Ava, but I-I’m not the lead detective on Trina’s case.

Ava: Well, you could still be the voice of reason, right? The commissioner has lost her damn mind if she thinks that Trina would make a sex tape of anybody, let alone her very best friends! Why haven’t the cops looked into Esme prince?

Dante: Okay, Ava, I can’t talk about an ongoing investigation. You know that, right?

Ava: Oh, I am so sick of the party line.

Dante: You’re sick of th — okay, well, how about this one? We’re following the evidence.

Ava: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Well, why don’t you follow the evidence that leads to Esme’s guilt before Trina ends up in prison?

Dante: Wow. That was…weird.

Sam: Sorry I left you without any backup.

Dante: Ha! You kind of did. No, really. We shouldn’t both have to deal with Ava.

Sam: She was out of line.

Dante: Yeah. She was also right.

Liesl: I hope you billed her for your time.

Scott: Well, now, listen, my pet, as a lawyer, it’s never 9-to-5. I’ve always got to be on call for all my clients, especially the ones that pay so well.

Liesl: I find your work ethic strangely…sexy. [ Chuckles ] Hmm. Hm.

Britt: Gross.

Nikolas: True. I didn’t meet my mother until I was a teenager.

Esme: Spence told me a bit about it. I have to admit, it’s nice to talk to someone who knows what it’s like to have a lonely childhood.

Nikolas: Didn’t you have adopted brothers and sisters?

Esme: I did. But we were never close. After my adopted parents died, the only person who cared about me was my nanny, Maggie.

Nikolas: Well, at least you had someone. Are you still in touch?

Esme: When I was sent to boarding school… Maggie found another job, and we slowly lost touch.

Nikolas: So Spencer never met her.

Esme: I’m afraid not. But they really would have liked one another. And Maggie never knew that I found someone to love me… …however briefly.

Spencer: My situation with Esme is complicated.

Trina: It was complicated when you thought she was pregnant. Yeah. Ava told me that it was a false alarm. Congratulations on dodging another bullet. But you still think I’m guilty.

Spencer: You were drunk at the cabin. And you said that you don’t remember what happened.

Trina: I didn’t walk around with a burner phone in case I got mad at my friends and wanted to tape them having sex and then send out an e-mail while they’re in the middle of class! And in case you forgot, I was with you when they got that video.

Spencer: I know. You were with me at the cemetery.

Trina: At your mother’s grave. When you, once again, decided that the rules didn’t apply to you, when you decided to sneak out of prison. I lied to the Commissioner to cover for you.

Spencer: Wait. Have you told your lawyer that I’m your alibi?

Josslyn: Well, this is useless. I might as well be watching cat videos.

Cameron: Well, maybe we could take a break from the studying.

Josslyn: [ Chuckles ] What’d you have in mind?

[ Kissing sounds ]

Josslyn: Did you hear that?

Cameron: W-what’s wrong?

Josslyn: Someone’s here.

Nina: Hey.

Brando: Hey.

Nina: You guys recovering from your exciting day?

Sasha: Hm. Trying to.

Nina: Yeah, well, it’s no small thing to take a company public.

Brando: Yeah, my wife is an amazing woman.

Nina: Yes, she is. And have I complimented you enough on your speech at the launch party?

Sasha: My speech wasn’t all that great.

Brando: Sasha, come on.

Nina: Yeah. Stop being so modest.

Phyllis: You do realize you’re basically giving me Charlie’s. The place is worth a lot of money. Sonny, I don’t feel right accepting. I’m fine as manager.

Nina: Hey.

Phyllis: Help me out here, Nina. Talk some sense into Sonny. He wants to give me Charlie’s.

Sonny: I-I’m selling it to you for a hundred bucks.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Which is ludicrous!

Nina: Well, actually, I think it’s a wonderful idea. Phyllis, please tell me you’ll accept Sonny’s offer.

Sam: I knew you didn’t think Trina should be charged.

Dante: But it doesn’t matter what I think. I can’t let my feelings get in the way. That’s the job.

Sam: No, your job is to serve justice.

Dante: Mm. Problem with that is… sometimes the law and justice aren’t the same thing. That’s the tough part about being a cop.

Sam: You’re a good cop.

Dante: I promise you I’m gonna do everything in my power to make sure the right person is punished.

Scott: Did Nina leave?

Britt: A while ago.

Scott: Oh, well, I-I guess I only have eyes for you.

Liesl: [ Chuckles ]

Britt: I’m gonna get another drink. Does anyone want a refill?

Scott: Sure.

Liesl: Just wave down our waitress.

Cameron: Hey. Okay, I-I checked underneath every bed, looked in every closet. No one is in this house. I even checked the alarm. It’s still set.

Josslyn: Wow. [ Scoffs ] I must be losing my mind. I mean, hearing things that aren’t even there?

Cameron: Don’t beat yourself up, Joss. That kiss just now… was I moving too fast?

Josslyn: Cam! I wanted you to kiss me. And I want us to be close in that way again. I just — I feel so exposed.

Cameron: I’m sorry.

Josslyn: Don’t. Don’t. Don’t. I do feel safe around you. And I’m not gonna let a horrible video get in between us.

Cameron: It won’t.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Cameron: Why is she calling?

Phyllis; You’re teaming up against me?

Nina: Well, selfishly, I want you to accept Sonny’s offer because it means you’re going to stay in Port Charles.

Phyllis: Sonny doesn’t have to give me this place to get me to stay in town.

Sonny: Y-you’re right. I don’t have to do anything. I just want to give you what’s yours.

Nina: Yeah. You deserve it.

Sonny: Will you do this for me, please?

Sasha: I know we talked about a house, but do we really want the property we’ll have to maintain? I mean, maybe we should think about a condo.

Brando: Hmm. I never imagined that, you know —

Sasha: that it would happen this soon?

Brando: No, that — that money wouldn’t be an issue. W-where did that come from?

Sasha: Well, I-I mean, we — we — we did get married in a hurry.

Brando: Yeah, because when you know something’s right, you don’t waste time thinking about it.

Sasha: Are you sure that’s it? Or did I — did I push you into this? Did we only get married because I wanted to?

Ava: Well, you look thoughtful. Anything you care to share?

Nikolas: I was waiting for you, wondering if you were gonna come home.

Ava: Of course. This is my house. I’m not gonna let Esme chase me out of it. Where is that little snake, anyway? Has she slithered off somewhere other than Wyndemere?

Nikolas: I hate to disappoint you, my love, but Esme is still here. We had an interesting conversation about her childhood.

Ava: Ohh. [ Chuckles ] Well, what heart-rending tale of woe did she spin? Or, the better question, how much of it did you buy?

Nikolas: I pretended to buy all of it.

Ava: So is that your strategy? Be a sympathetic ear so that Esme will open up to you?

Nikolas: The more we know about her, the better.

Ava: Oh, I already know more than I care to know.

Nikolas: Let’s talk about something more pleasant. How about I make you a drink?

Ava: No, thank you. I’m going to bed.

Nikolas: Ooh. Sounds good. I’ll join you.

Spencer: Trina…

Trina: My alibi hasn’t come up yet.

Spencer: Thank you for not ratting me out.

Trina: Don’t relax yet. I’ll tell Scott Baldwin everything if that means I win the case. I’m not going to prison for you.

Spencer: I don’t expect you to.

Trina: So have you changed your mind about me? Can you see that I’m telling the truth?

Spencer: It is hard to believe that you would do that to Joss and Cam.

Trina: So you believe Esme did it?

Spencer: I didn’t say that.

Trina: [ Scoffs ] Then who? You? Because you were the only other person in the cabin.

Spencer: It wasn’t me.

Trina: Then what’s your theory? Hmm? Some random hiker broke in? Without me, Joss, or Cam hearing anything? Without any sign of a break-in?! Or maybe it was a sasquatch. Come on. How far are you gonna go to defend Esme?

Spencer: I’m not defending, Esme! I’m doing this for you!

Spencer: I know you’re innocent. Esme set you up!

Trina: Then why are you still with her?

Spencer: I’m not! I’m only pretending to stand by Esme until she slips up, until I have evidence that she is the one who filmed and posted that video of Joss and Cam, that she is the one who is guilty and not you!

Trina: Saying you believe Esme… is just a pretense to trap her?

Spencer: That’s why I suggested that she move into Wyndemere. She thinks it’s so that she’ll stay safe from my Uncle Sonny, but, really, it’s so that I can watch her and try to get evidence that she is the one who was behind the video.

Trina: You’re doing this to help me. Why?

Spencer: Because I’m falling in love with you.

Trina: Well, Spencer? Esme got your tongue? Are you gonna keep denying what’s right in front of your face?

Cameron: Okay, well, um, thank you for calling and telling me yourself.

Josslyn: Hey. What did the director of Lila’s Kids want?

Cameron: Um… I can’t work at the day camp this summer.

Josslyn: What? But you were gonna be head counselor. Cam, you were so excited.

Cameron: Yeah, well, I can’t be in charge of the kids with the tape of us out there.

Josslyn: [ Scoffs ] That is so not fair. Okay? We did nothing wrong. It is not our fault that Esme recorded us and posted something.

Cameron: Still… the damage is done.

Josslyn: We were campers at Lila’s Kids. This is not fair.

Cameron: No, it’s not. But Ms. Aubrey’s not to blame. No one is. Esme is. She’s getting everything she wanted.

Esme: “Dear Esme, I was surprised to get your letter saying you’re going to the United States with Spencer. I hope he brings you all the happiness you deserve. But I have to ask if being in New York is wise. No good can come from any contact with your father. Please be careful. Love, Maggie.”

Ava: Well, I hope you had the housekeeper make up a guest bedroom for you. Because I have no intention of moving out of the master suite and I certainly have no intention of sharing a room with you.

Nikolas: We say a lot of things when we’re angry.

Ava: Did you think I didn’t mean it?

Nikolas: I think we are both passionate, volatile people. I think we both live in the moment and we say what’s on our minds. Which is why we’re so good together.

Ava: This isn’t foreplay, Nikolas. As long as Esme remains in this house… you’re gonna need a lot of blankets ’cause your bed is gonna be very cold.

Nikolas: Even after vow renewal ceremony?

Ava: Oh. There isn’t gonna be one.

Britt: [ Exhales deeply ]

Britt: Duckpin bowling?

[ Scoffs ] It’s competitive?

Is this a man or a 12-year-old? [ Sighs ] Next!

Hmm. Not bad.

I like that, too.

[ Laughs ]

Same sense of humor.

Could it be?

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Phyllis: You’re acting like I’m doing you a favor.

Sonny: You are!

Phyllis: Did you know about this?

Nina: Well, Sonny and I, we just want you to be happy, Phyllis, because when you’re happy, we’re happy.

Phyllis: [ Breathes deeply ] Thank you for your very generous offer. I accept.

Sonny: Ahh! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Nina: This is such good news.

Phyllis: Well, but before we finalize the paperwork… I need to drop off the deposit in the night box.

Sonny: Uh, doesn’t Rafi usually walk you to the bank?

Phyllis: He had to leave earlier today. Family emergency.

Sonny: Oh, no, no, no. You’re not walking alone with the — hey, Frank. Do me a favor. Walk, uh, Mrs. Caulfield to the bank, make sure nothing happens to her.

Frank: Copy that, sir.

Sonny: So, Baldwin came to see me at Pezzulo’s. He’s — he’s gonna subpoena me to be a character witness for you in the visitation hearing.

Nina: No, there’s not gonna be a subpoena. I’m gonna talk to Scott. If there’s a subpoena, then I’m gonna fire him.

Scott: Nina, we’ll see how it goes. Okay?

Nina: Alright.

Sonny: You want a drink? On the house. Since you helped me convince Phyllis to take over the pub.

Nina: No. I’m — I’m good. Thank you. And it was really lovely of you to do that.

Brando: I married you because I love you.

Sasha: And not just to make me happy?

Brando: There’s no “just” about making you happy. Your happiness is a priority of mine for the rest of our lives, so you better get used to it. Look. I would do anything for you, but I married you for us.

Liesl: Detective Falconeri, over here.

Dante: Uh, yeah. Obrecht, what is it?

Liesl: I demand you arrest Sonny corinthos this instant.

Dante: Why? What for?

Liesl: For threatening my beloved Scott.

Dante: [ Chuckles ] Well, Scott can go down to the station and file an official complaint all by himself, yeah?

Scott: Well, t-there’s no need to make it official. I’m just telling you off the record, since Carly left Sonny, you just need to corral your father.

Dante: Hm.

Sam: Good thing I know you, Dante.

Cameron: Did you tell your mom you’d be home by now?

Josslyn: I’ll text her, tell her not to worry.

Cameron: I think you should go, Joss. I’m not the best company right now.

Josslyn: You don’t have to entertain me. I just want to be with you.

Cameron: Well, I-I want to be with you, too, but, you know, I have that history test tomorrow and…

Josslyn: And you need your beauty sleep.

Cameron: Look, I-I just need a Noodle Buddha to, uh, sustain me for my all-nighter, but… Joss, I…promise I’ll make it up to you.

Josslyn: I hate everything that’s happened. And we need to prove that Esme’s responsible.

Cameron: We will.

Spencer: I wish that this wasn’t happening to you, but you can’t blame Esme for everything that goes wrong in your life.

Trina: Get out. Get the hell out!

Nikolas: You want to postpone our vow renewal? Can’t we work through this?

Ava: This is more than just a lovers’ spat. The way I feel right now, any vow you made to me… would be meaningless.

Dante: What are you doing?

Liesl: I’m sorry Scott had to leave. His law practice keeps him so busy.

Britt: Hmm. I thought maybe he was running away from Dante.

Liesl: Mein Scott runs from nothing.

Britt: Hm. Of course not. My mistake.

Liesl: I’m sorry Scott and I were making you feel left out earlier.

Britt: Don’t lose sleep over it, mother. I’m just happy you found love.

Liesl: It’s a wonderful feeling, one I want you to experience, as well. I paid a fortune for that matchmaker. What’s taking them so long to find you the intelligent and handsome man you deserve?

Britt: Well, actually, I received some possible matches earlier.

Liesl: [ Gasps ] You did? And?!

Britt: I’m still going through their profiles.

Liesl: Well, perhaps I should, uh, take a look for you. A second set of eyes is always useful.

Britt: Knock yourself out, Mutter.

Brando: Thank Phyllis for the drinks.

Sonny: Yeah, I will. And have a good one.

Sasha: Thanks.

Sonny: Yeah.

Brando: Bye.

Nina: Bye. Is it okay if I just hang around until Phyllis gets back? Because we didn’t really get a chance to connect and catch up.

Sonny: Y-yeah, I’m gonna stay here anyway and wait for Frank and Phyllis to get back.

Nina: Okay. Sounds like a plan. I’ll go lock up.

[ Both laugh ]

Masked Man: Don’t do anything stupid, and you might live through this!

On the next “General Hospital” —

Chase (to Brook Lynn): I feel terrible that I let you down.

Sasha (to Brando): Promise not to make it a habit.

Maxie: Can you accept that?

Drew: I’m gonna take advantage of that closeness.

Dante (to Sam): I need to know I can trust you for this to work.

Carly: I made things worse, didn’t I?

Sonny: You turn around and go, and this will all be over.
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Chase apologizes to Brook Lynn for not singing her song at the Deception IPO and for unintentionally hurting her feelings.

Brando tackles the robbers at Charlie’s Pub and then the police arrive to arrest the robbers. Sasha is so nervous that Brando put himself in danger that she almost takes a pill but then Nina arrives and Sasha hides the pills from Nina.

Brando tells Sonny that he has heard rumors that his business is weak and new people in the business think they have an opening to take over his territory. Sonny tells Brando that he is planning to show everyone he is still the boss.

Sam talks with Spinelli because she fears she may have ruined her relationship with Dante because he caught her trying to forward a confidential police file from his phone to her phone.

Cameron and Spencer have a heated argument and during the argument Spencer tells Cameron that he is only with Esme hoping she will let her guard down and he can find proof that she posted the video. Spencer makes Cameron promise not to tell Trina or Josslyn about his plan.

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Brandon and Sasha search for a house or maybe a condo to start their new life.

Sasha continues to put on a brave face and pretend she isn’t grieving the loss of baby Liam.

Sonny sells Charlie’s Pub to Phyllis for one hundred dollars.

Phyllis goes to the bank to make the nightly deposit accompanied by Sony’s bodyguard.

Sonny and Nina stay at the pub to close up and a thief comes in and tells Nina to give him all the money or he will shoot.

Cameron gets a call and is told he can’t be a counselor at Liam’s kids camp this summer because of the video. Cameron and Josslyn are determined to prove Trina’s innocence and Esme’s guilt.

Britt gets some matches from the Society Setups Matchmaking Service to see which one she liked best.

Esme tells Nikolas her parents gave her up for adoption when she was born and when her adoptive parents died her nanny Maggie took care of her until she was sent to boarding school. Esme also tells Nikolas her nanny Maggie got another job and they have not kept in touch. Esme goes to her room and reads a letter from her nanny Maggie advising her not to go to New York with Spencer because it is dangerous for her to be so close to her father.

Spencer talks to Trina at the gallery and thinks about telling her the truth that he is only pretending to believe Esme so he can get evidence that she posted the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Spencer decides not to tell Trina the truth and she is hurt that he believes Esme instead of her and screams at him to leave the gallery.

Ava tells Nikolas she cancelled the vow renewal ceremony.

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Carly invited Sam into her office at Metro Court. They spoke about the video and the fact that there was no way Trina hadn’t committed the offense. Carly wanted proof that Esme had been responsible. She was hoping that Sam would be able to find out about the police department’s evidence, since she was currently in a relationship with a cop. Carly apologized for being blunt. Sam clarified that they were in a relationship and that Dante wasn’t the lead detective on the case, and he didn’t discuss it with her. She did know that the evidence had pointed to Trina. Carly replied that the evidence was wrong. She had known Trina for a long time, and Trina was loving, smart, and kind. She considered Esme to be smart but overconfident. Sam agreed that Esme was a manipulator, and Carly wondered who Esme would go after next. She knew that Esme had made the video and planted the phone. Sam maintained that she couldn’t ask Dante about privileged information, and Carly understood. Carly said she thought that Esme was dangerous. Sam said she suspected that Victor had been thinking that Esme could prove to be useful. Carly told Sam she appreciated Sam allowing her to vent. Sam reassured Carly that Josslyn and Cameron would be okay, and that Esme would get what she had coming.

Out in the restaurant area, Nina argued with Michael and Willow. She informed them that she would be exercising her rights as a grandparent. She would prove that she loved Wiley. Willow thought that Nina had something to prove, and Nina continued to plead with Willow to compromise. Nina said that Wiley would win, and that was all that mattered. She said she preferred to settle matters without lawyers and court. 

Alexis finds Harmony sitting on a bench alone in the dark at Pier 5. Harmony claimed that she enjoyed sitting and looking at the boats in order to reflect. Alexis brought up the fact that Harmony had gone to Carly for a job, and Harmony replied that she had to get out of Alexis’ house, since it contained bad memories. She continues to have flashbacks of her late-night injection of drugs into Neil. Alexis made it clear that she and Harmony had to put their pasts behind them. Harmony said that in her experience the past had a way of catching up. Alexis could tell that something was wrong and offered to help. Harmony stressed that no one could do anything. She urged Alexis to visit Nikolas as they heard the launch arriving.

At the P.C.P.D., Dante urged Rory, to “light a fire” under forensics in order to receive the report the case against Trina hinges on. The assistant district attorney, Arden, approached them and asked if there was any new evidence in Trina’s case. She needed more, since her case was only based on circumstantial evidence. She wanted to prosecute to the “fullest extent of the law.” After telling her there was nothing new, Jordan and Dante headed to the interrogation room to talk.  Jordan and Dante agree that they both believe in Trina’s innocence. They agree that they need to find something in order to exonerate Trina.

Rory returned with the report for Dante, who immediately handed it to Jordan to open. The new evidence indicated that the phone in question had been used to make an online purchase with Trina’s credit card. It was used to purchase images by the artist Richard Molyneaux.

Dante indicated that credit card information could easily be stolen, and Trina had been framed. Jordan believed that Arden would have enough evidence to convict Trina. 

Sam arrived and asked Rory to tell Dante that she was there, however Dante and Jordan emerged from the interrogation room. Dante asked Rory to email the latest evidence to Arden. Sam eyed the envelope as everyone said goodbye.

As Ava finished up a phone call at the art gallery, she was excited and surprised to see Trina. She explained that she had been spending time with family, and had been getting advice from Marshall. Trina offered to take over, and she suggested that Ava go home. Ava replied that she wanted to stay because Nikolas wasn’t alone.

Trina was appalled to learn that Spencer and Esme had moved back to Wyndemere, and she acknowledged that she had expected them to get back together. Ava informed her that Esme was not pregnant, and it didn’t appear that Esme and Spencer were back together, due to separate bedrooms. Ava admitted that she was responsible for their presence, although it hadn’t been her idea. She disclosed that she had gone to Sonny, and asked him to take care of Esme. It had backfired, and Nikolas and Victor had rescued her. Ava admitted that with Spencer and Esme living at Wyndemere, she was able to keep an eye on Esme.

Trina was upset over the fact that Ava and Nikolas had broken up because of her, although Ava assured her that it was just an “difference of opinion.” Trina thought that Ava should show Esme that she wouldn’t win, and Ava’s marriage was stronger than ever. Ava thought there was an issue of trust with Nikolas, as he hadn’t bothered to even mention that he had given Esme and Spencer permission to move back into their home. Ava mentioned that if Trina was uncomfortable with Spencer working at the gallery, she would speak to the judge about having Spencer’s restitution done elsewhere. 

At Wyndemere, Spencer answered the door when Alexis arrived, and he told her that things were tense. In the library, Nikolas and Esme wondered who was at the door. Spencer and Alexis entered the room, and Esme noted that Alexis had made the Invader a “must-read” with the latest story.

Suddenly, Spencer announced that he needed air. Esme chased after Spencer. Spencer said he planned on taking the launch to the gallery to see Ava because he needed to get out. In the library, Alexis wanted to know why Esme was there. Nikolas explained that Esme had been terrified after Sonny had threatened her and had been staying at Wyndemere as a guest, but Alexis was amused. Nikolas thought that Esme deserved a second chance, but Ava disagreed.

Back at the Metro Court, Brendan interrupted Nina, Willow, and Michael. Nina informed him they were in the middle of a conversation. Harmony walked off the elevator and spotted them. Brendan wanted to do business, but Michael exclaimed that he didn’t do business with strangers.

Just then, Brendan received a text message from Harmony, which read, “You win.” 

Carly and Willow approached Nina and Michael. Nina announced that she had hired a lawyer because of a lack of compromise. She wanted to see Wiley as much as Carly did. “So much for Wiley’s best interests, huh?” Carly asked. Nina snapped that Wiley having his grandmother was in his best interest, but Carly noted that Wiley didn’t miss Nina. She thought that Nina’s move was all about her own selfish interests, and Michael and Willow would defend their rights. Nina was sure that a judge would have sympathy for her after she’d been excluded from her daughter’s life. Michael shouted that a judge would get to know the real Nina.

Harmony met Brendan at the pier. She begged him to stay away from her daughter. Brendan replied that Willow wasn’t her daughter, and he ordered her to “pay up.” “You’ll get what’s coming to you,” Harmony replied.

Spencer arrived at the gallery and called out for Ava. Instead, he came face to face with Trina.

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Valentin and his French came in handy in French Polynesia. He used it on Jennifer Smith and she pretty much fell for it. They went back to her room and he watched her put something in the safe. Then, while she showered he did everything he could to crack the code and open that safe as Jennifer described her entire shower to him in intimate detail. Of course, the minute he got the safe open, Jennifer caught him.  Valentin told her he dropped his cell phone and had to retrieve it.  She seemed to buy it.

After getting off the elevator in the Metro Court restaurant, Michael and Willow are immediately served with papers to appear in court. Nina has decided to play hardball. Michael and Willow discuss the lawsuit, when Harmony arrives. Willow and Harmony agree to allow Smoltz and Michael time to discuss a mutually beneficial agreement which will allow all parties to avoid court. 

Michael thought of the perfect way to get Smoltz to drop the charges against him. He told him he would give him a first-person story about Sonny’s romance with Nina as well as an account of all Nina did to his family, including kidnapping Avery right out of Ava’s womb. Might Nina’s best friend Ava have something to say about that? 

Over at Sonny’s office, Sonny and Nina spent time together as Sonny tried to explain that maybe Michael thinks she is just like Nelle and that is why he doesn’t want her near Wiley. Sonny said that he can see all of Nina and knows she is not like Nelle and the pair kissed, but Sonny got a business call that had to be handled.

Back at the Metro Court, Harmony asked Carly for a job and told her all about going to bat for Nina, full disclosure and all. Carly was struck by Harmony saying she felt she owed Nina, information that Carly quickly relayed to Alexis.

When Harmony and Willow had a chat, Harmony ignored her phone as she did when with Carly, but finally got a text from Brendan telling her he will call her daughter next.

Although Stella Henry fainted, she was fine and it turned out to be a panic attack. Stella then called Marshall and warned him to stick to his story about his past because the truth can never be revealed or Curtis might not forgive either of them. Curtis later called Selina Wu to take her up on her offer.  Curtis agreed to provide the Savoy for Selina’s high stakes card game, provided she incurs the expenses for the security and ensures that there are no drugs coming into his club.

Scott goes to Sonny’s office to inform him that he is going to call Sonny as a character witness.  Sonny tells Scott that he underestimated him.  Sonny then tells Scott he is going to get exactly what he has coming.

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At his gym, Sonny talks to Dante about looking into Esme as the one who made the sex tape. Dante reminds him that he can’t discuss anything to do with official police business. Brando arrives in a suit, and they ask what is with his getup. Brando is headed to The Savoy for the Deception IPO launch. Brando tells Sonny and Dante that Sasha could use a big success after all the loss she’s suffered recently.  Sonny reminds Brando that Brando deserves something good in his life too.  Sonny and Dante point out that Brando and Sasha seem to have overcome the trauma of the loss of Liam.  The three of them are unaware that Sasha has begun using drugs again to get through the loss of Liam.

Scott meets Ava at Charlie’s and asks why they are meeting at the bar and not at Wyndemere.  Ava says she stayed in town last night.  Scott wants to know if there is trouble on Spoon Island.  “Trouble with a capital E.”  She tells him that her husband has lost his mind and invited Esme to stay at Wyndemere.  The pregnancy was mentioned and Laura overhears, she tells them to repeat themselves because she doesn’t want to believe her ears. Ava says it’s only a possibility but she doesn’t know for sure. Laura leaves Charlie’s and heads out to find Nikolas.

At the Savoy, Curtis tells Selina that she is full of surprises, however, he won’t change his mind about her offer. Selina still believes there is a chance of bringing him to her side. Nina approaches them, and Curtis introduces Nina and Selina. Nina notes they have a mutual acquaintance, Sonny. Selina says he is a valuable friend, and one can never have too many of those. Ms. Wu excuses herself, and Curtis thinks she is going to be trouble.

Brando arrives with flowers, which Gladys immediately thinks are for her and grabs them. He explains they are for Sasha. After handing them to Sasha, Sasha gives Gladys one of the roses.

Lucy introduces Sasha to the stage to say a few words about this amazing day for Deception. Sasha downs more pills to be able to make it through the speech. Sasha praises the dedicated women she works with, as well as their friends and family for their support.

At Liz’s place, she wakes up after her nightmare and finds the words, “Don’t Forget Me” on one of Franco’s paintings in fresh red paint. Jake comes down and catches her with it and says “it happened again.” Aiden follows, and Liz assures the boys she’ll do whatever it takes to protect them, even if she has to do it alone. Jake says she doesn’t have to and makes a call for help. Finn arrives after Jake calls him for help. Liz tells them about her strange dream of a man and waking up to find the painting. Finn considers this new piece of evidence a lead and says it’s time to call in reinforcements. Dante arrives, and Liz reveals she disabled the alarm system because the kids kept accidentally setting it off. Liz fears someone was in her house, and the reason she heard them in her dream is that they stood over her while she slept. Dante agrees this person is getting bolder.

Dante bags the painting to check for prints, and also will need Liz to submit hers to exclude her. Dante also feels they may not be safe there seeing her home has been accessed multiple times. Dante heads out, and Liz tells Finn that she’ll see if the boys can stay with Laura. He asks where she will stay. Liz reveals she’ll stay put in her house and won’t be run out of the home she shared with her husband. Meanwhile, Aiden worries that it isn’t a person doing this, and says to Jake, ‘What if it’s Franco?”

At Wyndemere, Esme finds that Spencer has breakfast waiting in the living room for her. She thanks him for thinking of her especially since they know she’s not pregnant. She admits she was afraid he’d kick her out. Nikolas enters and notes there is no reason for her to go anywhere. Spencer swears he’d never let anyone hurt her, not even his Uncle Sonny.

Laura knows they don’t want that, but they also don’t want his wife to leave him. Nikolas reveals he stepped in because Spencer first confided in Victor, and he never had a chance to tell that to Ava. She pushes him to work on salvaging his marriage. He excuses himself, and Esme enters. She tries to turn around and leave, but Laura tells her they need to have words.

Spencer arrives at Sonny’s gym to discuss Esme, and why Sonny thought it was okay to scare the hell out of her. Sonny tells Spencer what happened at his restaurant, including Esme’s fake waterworks when Nikolas and Victor arrived. Spencer knows Sonny wouldn’t hurt Esme, but he can’t turn his back on her. Sonny tells him that his loyalty should be to those who have been on his side, and he’s backing the wrong person. Sonny believes Esme is playing a game and will use Spencer to get what she wants. He warns Spencer that he is dangerously close to following his mistakes and hurting the people he loves because of his choices.

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Carly: Thank you so much for coming by so quickly.

Sam: Yeah, of course. It sounded urgent.

Carly: It is.

Sam: Okay, are we talking NIna, the video, or as my mom would say, a fresh, new hell?

Carly: It’s the video.

Sam: Is Josslyn okay? I mean, I imagine with the harassment and online slut-shaming, it might

Carly: — It’s nonstop. And people are garbage.

Sam: Okay. How can I help?

Carly: You heard that Trina was arrested for making and distributing the video?

Sam: Yeah.

Carly: She didn’t do it.

Sam: Do you think she was set up?

Carly: I know she was — by Spencer’s girlfriend, Esme Prince. The problem is…

Sam: You need proof.

Carly: I need to know if the PCPD has any evidence against Esme.

Sam: And you’re asking me because…

Carly: Because you’re sleeping with a cop.

Dante: Officer?

Rory: Uh, yes, Detective?

Dante: Forensics is dragging their feet on some labs I’m waiting on. Can you do me a solid and get over there and light a fire under them for me?

Rory: On it.

Dante: Excellent.

Rory: Uh. Sir. Yeah.

Dante: Thank you.

Jordan: Detective Falconeri.

Dante: Present.

Jordan: He’s a rookie.

Dante: Yeah.

Jordan: He got out of the academy like 5 minutes ago. Cut him some slack.

Dante: Yeah. Okay.

Jordan: As I’m sure someone once did for you.

Dante: Ehh.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Arden: Commissioner Ashford.

Jordan: -ADA Arden. – [ Sighs ] What can we do for you?

Arden: Any new developments in the Trina Robinson case?

Jordan: Not yet, but we’re working on it.

Arden: Keep me posted. We’ve got a good case, but it’s mostly circumstantial. I need more.

Dante: You need more. You sound like you’re really going after Trina Robinson.

Arden: She secretly recorded people having sex and distributed the video without their consent. That’s revenge porn, Detective. She might have thought it was some kind of prank, but in reality, it’s a felony. One that I intend to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.

Dante: Hm. What’s up?

Jordan: Conflict of interest.

Dante: Oh, come on. We went through this. Yes, the victim is my former stepsister. Well, I know. We — we — we went past this, haven’t we?

Jordan: It’s not with you — me. My job as commissioner is to help the DA’s office put Trina away.

Dante: Right. So where’s the conflict?

Jordan: I don’t believe she’s guilty.

Ava: I-I hope you don’t think these pieces are going to sell for that. I-I will negotiate for a fair price, of course, and if — if you don’t like it, you’re free to find another gallery. Well, that’s what I thought. Right. Okay, I’ll — I’ll start working on the paperwork first thing in the morning. [ Sighs ]

Trina: Mr. Weaver, right? He’s always insuring his clients’ work as way over market value.

Ava: [ Laughing ] Trina, hi! I have missed you so much. Oh! What brings you by?

Trina; My job?

Ava: Really? I — you know, I don’t know why, but I just figured that y-you might be —

Trina: Hiding out? Yeah, that’s not really my style.

Ava: Ohh. Good for you.

Trina: Actually, um, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my mom and Curtis and his family, and his dad’s been really nice to me, too, you know?

[ Light rustling ]

Trina: And we’ve had some pretty good conversations.

Ava: I’m so glad to hear it.

Trina: [ Sighs ] I’m glad to be here. So why don’t you head home and, uh, I can stay and finish up?

Ava: Oh, that’s so nice of you. But, no, I — I’m glad to be here, too. I’d rather be here. [ Chuckles ]

Trina: Why? When you have a handsome husband waiting for you at Wyndemere?

Ava: Mm. He’s handsome enough. He’s also not alone.

Nikolas: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ] Ava…you really know what makes me happy.

Spencer: Ava’s at the gallery. She asked me to tell you she’s working late.

Nikolas: Ah. Thanks for telling me, son. If this setup is your doing, I appreciate the gesture.

Spencer: No, though it is my style.

Nikolas: Well, if you didn’t go through all this trouble, then…

Esme: I did. It’s the least I can do for ruining your life.

[ Water splashing softly, bell clanging in distance ]

Alexis: Harmony?

Harmony: Alexis. What are you doing here?

Alexis: I was waiting for the launch, uh, to go over to Spoon Island. What are you doing here, sitting out here all by yourself, alone at night?

NIna reeves was pregnant and in a coma. She couldn’t consent to an adoption. I wonder how much the wealthy heiress will pay for this information.

Alexis: Harmony.

Harmony: [ Breathes sharply ]

Alexis: Hello? Obviously, something is bothering you. Whatever it is, you can tell me about it.

Michael: So, I see you made good on your threat.

Nina: I’m just simply exercising my rights as a grandparent. Why? Did you think I wouldn’t?

Brendan: Help me out here. That elegant woman talking to the unhappy couple. Is she who I think she is?

Waiter: Yep. NIna reeves. Editor-in-Chief of Crimson Magazine.

Nina: You left me no choice. You drew a line in the sand. And you, of course, are standing by his side.

Willow: Of course I am. Because I love Wiley.

Nina: And so do I. And I’m willing to prove it. Are you?

Sam: Okay, that was direct, even coming from you.

Carly: I’m sorry, but this whole situation has got me —

Sam: Cutting to the chase? I get it. Okay, so I’m going to do the same thing for you. No, because Dante and I aren’t just sleeping together. We’re in a relationship.

Carly: And I’m all for it.

Sam: Because you think you can get me to spy on him?

Carly: No. I’m happy for both of you. The spying is an added bonus.

Sam: [ Sighs lightly ] Okay. I know that Dante is not the lead detective on the case.

Carly: Okay, maybe not, but joss is involved, so Dante has had to take a personal interest in the case.

Sam: Yeah, but he’s not gonna discuss that with me.

Carly: Come on, are you saying that Dante always leaves his work at the precinct?

Sam: Look, I know as much as you do. The PCPD is following the evidence, and it led them to Trina. What else do you want me to say?

Carly: The evidence is wrong.

Dante: Well, anyone who knows Trina knows that she didn’t do this. Unfortunately, so far, all the evidence we have points to her, so hopefully the newbie comes back with something that can help us out.

Jordan: And by “us,” you mean…

Dante: Team Trina.

Jordan: [ Sighs ] We can’t be “Team Trina.” We have to be objective.

Dante: Officially, we are.

Jordan: And if the labs come back and they’re not what we’re hoping, we still have to hand them over to the ADA.

Dante: Yeah. What is up with her? Has she got it in for Trina or something?

Jordan: [ Sighs ] Honestly, it has nothing to do with Trina. Arden’s a crusader. She doesn’t care who the defendant is. If the evidence points towards their guilt, they’re guilty.

Dante: [ Sighs ] And if it doesn’t? She’ll drop it. So we need to find evidence that exonerates Trina.

Jordan: And we need to do it soon. Trina’s trial is coming up. Arden is a skilled prosecutor with a strong record of convictions. Trina could go to prison for a crime she didn’t commit.

Trina: So Spencer moved back to Wyndemere? What about Esme?

Ava: She’s there, too.

Trina: I see. So, um… they kissed and made up now that she’s having his baby?

Ava: No. E-Esme is not pregnant.

Trina: Like it matters. I knew they were going to get back together. After Spencer said that he did believe that I was the one that made the video, it was only a matter of time.

Ava: You know, from what I can see, Spencer and Esme are far from back together.

Trina; Oh. Well… whatever. [ Scoffs ] She’s still living with him now, right? [ Chuckles ]

Ava: A-about that… if anybody’s to blame for bringing that alley cat into the house, it’s not Spencer.

Trina: Then who?

Ava: You’re looking at her.

Nikolas: You haven’t ruined my life.

Esme: Haven’t I? You and Ava were planning to renew your vows.

Nikolas: We still are.

Esme: Oh, thank God. I know how much the ceremony means to you both. To make a fresh start and celebrate having the kind of love that, um, anyone would envy. But now you and Ava are fighting because of me, because my presence here is unacceptable to her.

Nikolas: [ Breathes deeply ] That may be true. But it’s not gonna hurt my marriage to Ava.

Esme: But you’re sleeping in separate rooms.

Nikolas: So? Couples fight. They sleep in separate rooms. Despite our present difficulties…

Esme: In other words, me.

Nikolas: …Ava and I are rock solid, and nothing or no one’s gonna come between us. And you, Esme, are not going anywhere.

Spencer: Father’s right. We need to keep you safe.

Esme: Even though I’m not carrying your baby?

Nikolas: Either way, you wound up in Sonny’s crosshairs.

Spencer: Which means you need to stay here. For now.

Esme: For now. As a guest and… nothing more.

Harmony: I always come here.

Alexis: Alone? At night?

Harmony: Yeah, I just, you know, I come and look at the boats and breathe the night air and just — I don’t know — reflect.

[ Water splashing softly ]

Alexis: Well, your reflection doesn’t seem to make you very relaxed.

Harmony: Well, when you live my life, reflecting isn’t always a party.

Alexis: [ Sighs ] Fair enough. [ Sighs ] So, I think I-I might know something about what you’re thinking about.

Harmony: You do?

Alexis: Carly mentioned that you approached her about a job.

Harmony: Yeah. [ Clears throat ] Yeah. Guilty as charged.

Alexis: That’s a good idea. You tell me what you were making at Spring Ridge, and if Carly can pay you more, you can quit your job.

Harmony: Maybe. Then I could be out of your house and your hair sooner.

Alexis: Harmony, I told you you could stay there until you make enough money to get your own place.

Harmony: Yeah, but even so… no, there’s just — there’s too many memories at your place.

Alexis: Yeah, you recruiting my daughter in my house. Trying to get her into Dawn of Day is — is not a pleasant memory for either of us.

Harmony: Yeah. It’s just that the past is never really the past, right? Somehow, it has a way of catching up with us.

Brendon: Do me a favor — take my picture and try to get Ms. Reeves in the shot.

Michael: Willow doesn’t have to explain anything, especially to you.

Willow: If anyone has something to prove, NIna, it’s you.

Nina: Willow, that’s exactly my point. How am I supposed to prove my love for my grandson if I don’t have a chance? Listen, you have the power to do that, Willow. Let’s just stop fighting before we take it in front of a judge. Let’s reach a compromise.

Willow: Oh, and by “compromise,” you mean that you win.

Nina: Wiley wins. More family, more love. And at the end of the day, isn’t that the only thing that matters?

Brendan: Did you get Ms. Reeves in the shot? Yes, you did. And the couple, too. Who are they, by the way?

Waiter: Uh, that’s Michael Corinthos and his girlfriend, Willow.

Brendan: Willow Tait? I can’t wait to send this to my wife. She’ll be over the moon.

Waiter: [ Chuckles lightly ]

Alexis: Who do you think you’re talking to? My past hasn’t exactly been a picnic. But at some point, you have to learn to put it behind you. And I am learning to do that, and maybe you can let me help you do the same.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Carly: I have known Trina since she and Josslyn were in junior high. Cameron and Trina helped Josslyn mourn Oscar. Trina was Josslyn’s rock. She is kind, loving, and smart.

Sam: And Esme? Clearly, she’s smart enough to frame people.

Carly: She’s smart. She’s overconfident. She practically called me a slut to my face.

Sam: Okay. Uh, what was she thinking?

Carly: She was thinking that Nikolas, who had just walked in the door, was going to run to her rescue if I got mad, and that’s exactly what happened.

Sam: And Esme — she is a manipulator who knows how to play people.

Carly: Oh, yeah. Josslyn said she was pulling strings the whole time the five of them were at the cabin. I’m telling you, Sam, Esme made that video, loaded it onto the phone, and then dropped that phone in Trina’s bag to frame her. And if Esme gets away with this, who’s she gonna go after next?

Jordan: Arresting Trina was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. She was completely blindsided, came willingly to the police station, and genuinely wanted to cooperate. It’s clear to me that Trina’s innocent.

[ Knock on door ]

Dante: Yeah. Come in.

Rory: Detective. Mm. Here’s the forensics report you asked for.

Dante: Excellent, Rory. Thank you very much.

Rory: Uh, anything else?

Dante: No, not for now. I’ll, uh — we’ll let you know. Could get used to this.

Jordan: Rory’s a good kid.

Dante: You want to do the honors?

Jordan: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ]

Dante: How bad is it?

Jordan: Bad.

Trina: Wait. So it was your idea for Esme to move into Wyndemere?

Ava: Mnh, it was definitely not my idea. [ Chuckles ] I-I was just so outraged by your arrest that I — I sought out Avery’s father.

Trina: You went to Sonny?

Ava: Yeah. Well, I wanted to voice my concerns about what Esme was doing to Josslyn and to you, two young women that Sonny and I, respectively, love like our own daughters.

Trina: Okay. A-and then what?

Ava: Sonny arranged to have a private chat with Esme.

Trina: Oh, my gosh. She must have been petrified.

Ava: Yeah. One can only hope. Anyway, unfortunately, it backfired, and Nikolas came to Esme’s rescue, and then Spencer asked if the two of them could — could move in, and then Nikolas agreed without even mentioning it to me. And there’s just one small consolation, which is that I can keep an eye on Esme. And you might be interested to know that she has her room and Spencer has his.

Trina: Well, what about you and Mr. Cassadine? Are — are you okay?

Ava: Mm. That depends on what you mean by “okay.”

Trina: Ava… no. [ Sighs ] Don’t tell me you two broke up because of me.

Harmony: Alexis, I really have to go.

Alexis: No. Harmony, stop doing that.

Harmony: I can’t.

Alexis: No. You need to stop doing that. Obviously, s-something in that text upset you, and you don’t have to tell me what’s in it, but you do have to tell me what I can do to help you.

[ Water splashing softly, bell clanging in distance ]

Harmony: [ Voice breaking ] Thank you. But there’s nothing anyone can do.

[ Air horn blows ]

Harmony: The launch is about to leave. [ Sighs lightly ]Go be with your nephew.

Carly: Yeah, but Harmony said something else that was really strange. She said she owed NIna.

Nina: We can do this without the lawyers and the judges if you’ll just meet me halfway.

Willow: I see what you’re doing, NIna. Trying to divide and conquer.

Michael: And it’s not subtle.

Nina: No, I’m just trying to plead with Willow, because between the two of you, at least Willow might have a little bit more compassion.

Willow: Well, whatever it is you think you’re doing, Michael and I are together on this.

Nina: Alright, is this what you want? I didn’t ask for a fight, but I know how to finish it.

Michael: You know, you may have Scott on your side [Chuckling] And you may even have my father, but we have resources of our own. Look, you might want to quit while you’re ahead, because I promise you, NIna, this — this is not gonna be pretty.

Brendan: Excuse me. NIna reeves? I can’t believe what a lucky break this is.

Nina: I’m sorry, but we’re in the middle of a conversation.

Brendan: Oh, no, you don’t understand, Ms. Reeves. The lucky one is you.

Sam: Well, if you’re right about Esme [Sighs] Then she needs to be exposed. I would say the sooner the better, but I can’t ask my boyfriend for privileged information.

Carly: I figured. [ Sighs ] But it was worth a shot, right? [ Chuckles ]

Sam: Yeah. I mean, I probably would have done the same thing.

Carly: Does this mean I don’t have to apologize?

Sam: Were you actually going to?

Carly: [ Laughing ] I don’t know. Sam, look, I-I don’t — I don’t claim to be objective. I don’t. My daughter was publicly humiliated and violated, an innocent young woman is gonna take the fall, and it’s only going to encourage Esme even more.

Sam: Do you really think she’s that dangerous?

Carly: I do now. Sonny had Esme brought to his office for a little chat. Nikolas and Victor showed up to rescue her, and now she’s checked in at Wyndemere.

Sam: Well, it’s one thing to have Spencer and Nikolas snowed, but Victor?

Carly: Do you think he believes her?

Sam: I don’t know. Victor doesn’t believe anyone. And if he finds Esme useful, then it could be a whole different kind of dangerous.

Carly: Right. So will you ask Dante if he knows anything?

Sam: Didn’t you just not apologize for that? I don’t like the idea of spying on my boyfriend, and I don’t want to risk my relationship and end up… ugh.

Carly: Like me?

Sam: No, that’s not… [ Scoffs ] Carly.

Carly: It’s okay. You can say it. You have someone in your life, and I don’t.

[ Telephone rings in distance ]

Jordan: These results alone aren’t damning, but on top of everything else…

[ Papers thump lightly ]

Dante: It’s not looking good for Trina.

Jordan: So here’s what we’ve got. It started with the video, the illegal recording of Joss and Cam.

Dante: [ Sighs ] Which could have been achieved any number of ways. Uh, the person who shot the video didn’t necessarily even have to be in the same room as the camera.

Jordan: Then we find the phone inside of Trina’s bag with her fingerprints all over it.

Dante: [ Sighs ] Well, they made it to look like Trina’s phone so she could have touched it who knows how many times before she realized it wasn’t hers. Now the records show that someone used the phone to make an online purchase using one of Trina’s credit cards.

Dante: So? It is easy to steal credit card information.

Jordan: The purchase was a download from a fine arts website — some images by the artist Richard Molyneaux.

Dante: You know, I got to go with my gut, and it’s saying that she’s been framed.

Jordan: To us, but to Arden, this is as close to a smoking gun as she’s gonna get. This may be the thing that convicts Trina.

Ava: Nikolas and I are having a, um… an extreme difference of opinion.

Trina: Because you’re siding with me against Esme?

Ava: Because Esme is a conniving little snake!

[ Thumps ]

Ava: And because I was furious that Nikolas gave the okay for her and Spencer to move in without even asking me.

Trina: How furious?

Ava: I briefly considered moving out.

Trina: Ava.

Ava: I-I said “briefly.” After I cooled down, I changed tactics. Now I’m back home. I’m keeping an eye on Esme, and I’m still able to keep Nikolas at an arm’s length.

Trina: What does that mean?

Ava: Separate bedrooms.

Trina: I’m sorry, but… it sounds like you’re giving Esme and Spencer exactly what they want.

Alexis: Hey!

Spencer: Aunt Alexis!

Alexis: Hi, Spencer.

Spencer: Hey. How’s it going?

Alexis: Good.

Spencer: [ Sighs ] Your timing couldn’t have been better. Things have been more than a little tense around here.

Alexis: Mm. I take it some crisis has forced you to share digs with your father?

Spencer: Actually, I decided to move back in.

Alexis: Really? So you and Nikolas are on the mend?

Spencer: Not exactly.

Nikolas: [ Sighs ] I wonder what’s keeping Spencer.

Esme: Mm. Maybe it’s Ava?

Nikolas: Ava has a key.

Esme: Right. [ Chuckles ] Of course. How stupid of me. Mr. Cassadine, I just want you to know that… I really feel for you. Your situation.

Nikolas: Do you, now?

Esme: I do. And I know that as long as I remain in this house, it’s putting a —

Nikolas: Stop right there. You are staying on this island where it is safe.

Esme: But —

Nikolas: I — that’s final.

Esme: Well, if you insist.

Nikolas: I do.

Esme: In that case, um, there’s no reason for me to stay here in the main house. I could always just fix up the old gardener’s cottage, cook my own meals. Ava would never see me.

Nikolas: I appreciate the offer, but that’s not necessary.

Esme: Better that than to watch you suffer. I mean, maybe it’s because… …even though my adoptive parents did their best, I never felt like I truly belonged. That’s why I hate to see your family in pain.

[ Door opens ]

Spencer: Look who’s here.

Alexis: Nikolas, as usual, you’re full of surprises.

[ Door closes ]

Nina: I’m sorry, but as you can see, we’re in the middle of a very important conversation.

Brendan: And I’m sorry to interrupt, but when I saw you all together, Michael Corinthos and Willow Tait, right?

Michael: Yes.

Brendan: Wow. If you only knew what this means to me. But it could mean even more to you.

Willow: [ Sighs ]

Michael: Well, it sounds like you’re selling something.

Willow: Like a bridge or some really great swamp land. [ Chuckles ] Mister…?

Brendan: Byrne. Brendon Byrne. Green Light Investments. Given the success of Crimson, I came to town hoping to make Aurora media one hell of an offer — and trust me, it could be a real game-changer for all of you.

Sam: I wasn’t implying that you didn’t have anyone in your life. And I’m really sorry if I made it sound like that way.

Carly: It’s okay. You didn’t. Divorcing Sonny means letting go of a lot. But it also means being open to a new future with new possibilities, right? [ Chuckles ] But right now, I’m focused on my daughter and clearing Trina and getting the goods on Esme. But not at the expense of your relationship with Dante. So I’m sorry. Please forget that I asked. Okay?

Sam: Okay. Anything else I can do to help?

Carly: You did help. You let me vent. And, clearly [Chuckling] I needed to. Now, go. Go. ‘Cause I know Dante would love to see you.

Sam: Alright. You know, tonight’s going to be a tossup between me and pizza, but I do want you to know that Josslyn’s going to be okay. And so will Trina. But Esme?

Carly: She won’t. Damn straight. [ Sighs ]

Dante: Alright, so we get this file to Arden, and then what?

Jordan: Up to now, we’ve followed the evidence.

Dante: Well, look where that’s gotten us so far.

Jordan: Now we do what you suggested.

Dante: Oh, one of my brilliant ideas?

Jordan: [ Scoffs ]

Dante: Which one? I mean, there’s so many to choose from, it’s tough to narrow it down.

Jordan: We follow our instincts, our gut — specifically yours.

Dante: Sounds good. Where do you want me and my gut to start?

Jordan: With Esme Prince. She’s a classic mean girl. Petty, vengeful, but very thorough. I don’t think she’s an evil genius by any means, though I could be wrong.

Dante: And what’s your gut saying?

Jordan: It says be careful. Don’t underestimate her. We might only get one shot to nail her, and we need to do it soon. Otherwise, Esme might just pull this off.

Trina: Think about how this whole thing started. Spencer and Esme wanted to separate you and Nikolas.

Ava: We are not separated.

Trina: Just sleeping in different bedrooms? I’m sorry. Was that disrespectful?

Ava: No. Not when it comes from a place of caring.

Trina: Ava, look. You have something real with Nikolas. You can’t jeopardize that.

Ava: Maybe Nikolas should have thought of that before he welcomed Esme into our house without my consent.

Trina: I’m sure Esme manipulated him into it. That’s what she does. I’m sure that she is loving every minute that you and Nikolas are fighting over her. Please, Ava. You can’t give her the satisfaction. If you want to help me, show Esme that she’s not going to win. Show her that your marriage to Nikolas is stronger than her schemes.

Alexis: Esme, Spencer tells me that you’re crashing here now.

Nikolas: Not crashing. She’s our guest.

Alexis: For how long?

Nikolas: Indefinitely.

Esme: I am so grateful for Mr. Cassadine’s hospitality. You’ve been on quite a journey yourself.

Alexis: Have I?

Esme: Well, since Thanksgiving. Thanks again for including me and Spence, by the way.

Alexis: Actually, you and Spence were the least of my problems that night.

Esme: And now look at you. I mean, between that amazing interview with Josslyn and Cameron and those headlines with Trina, you’ve made The Invader a must-read.

Alexis: Mm. I’m sure that The Invader and I will have a lot more to say on both those subjects as the story unfolds.

Spencer: If you’ll all excuse me, I need some air.

Nikolas: Son… we have a guest. Aunt Alexis knows how much I love her and cherish our one-on-one time, which I’m sure we’ll have soon enough.

Alexis: Absolutely. I love you, too. Can’t wait to catch up.

Spencer: [ Sighs ]

Esme: I’m sure you two have plenty to catch up on. If you’ll excuse me.

[ Door opens ]

Esme: Spence, wait! Was it something I said?

Brendan: Why don’t the four of us sit down and discuss my offer?

Michael: Look, I-I don’t do business in restaurants, especially with a complete stranger who is offering a deal that’s “too good to pass up.” So, look, why don’t you send your proposal to the CFO of Aurora? And, uh, if it can be vetted, I’ll look it over.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Michael: Now, if you’ll excuse us.

Brendan: I’ll do just that. I have a feeling we have much to discuss. Ms. Reeves. Ms. Tait.

[ Elevator button clicks ]

Brendan: You know where to reach me.

Willow: Mom. Do you know that guy?

Sam: Excuse me, officer. Can you let detective Falconeri know that Sam McCall is here?

Rory: Absolutely.

Sam: Thanks.

Dante: Hey, Sam.

Jordan: Hey, Sam.

Sam: Hi.

Dante: I was, um — I was gonna call you like half an hour ago, maybe even about an hour ago. I don’t know. But I meant to call you. [ Breathes deeply ]

Sam: Long day?

Dante: Yeah, yeah. But it’s better now that you’re here.

Sam: I’m sorry I have to take your top cop away from you, but he is in some desperate need of pizza, aren’t you?

Dante: Mmm.

Jordan: [ Scoffs ] You eat pizza?

Dante: I do. Actually, you know, forget pizza. Let’s do something more fancy.

Sam: Why? What’s the occasion?

Dante: You know, I’ll tell you later.

Sam: [ Chuckles ] Okay.

Dante: [ Chuckles ] Hey, Rory, can you, uh, email that file to ADA Arden and cc me, and then log it in the Trina Robinson case file as new evidence?

Sam: New evidence?

Ava: As much as I would love to pin all the blame on Esme, ultimately, it’s a matter of trust — or lack of it — between Nikolas and me. It says something about our marriage — doesn’t it? — That — that he didn’t come to me before opening our home to Esme and Spencer?

Trina: Well, did you go to him before you turned to Sonny?

Ava: Well, I wasn’t inviting Sonny to live with us. [ Chuckles ] But I see your point.

Trina: I just think [Sighs] The more you and Nikolas get in your respective positions, the more room Esme has to maneuver.

Ava: Thank you, Trina. I appreciate your insight… and whatever happens next, that’s between Nikolas and me. And in the meantime, you and i need to discuss ground rules.

Trina: Why do I need ground rules?

Ava: No, not you, honey. No.

Trina:[ Sighs ]

Ava; Spencer. If it makes you at all uncomfortable supervising him, I’ll go to Scott. I’ll ask him to go back to the court and find some other way for Spencer to complete his restitution.

Esme: It’s such a beautiful night. Reminds me of the night we met, when I saw you wandering around the garden at school, looking so sad and alone… and so handsome. And I said…

Spencer: “How can anybody be sad on a night like this?”

Esme: The garden’s just starting to bloom. There’s a crescent moon in the sky. What do you say we…

Spencer: I still need more time. I’m catching the launch into town.

Esme: I’ll go with you.

Spencer: No. It’s not safe for you, remember? Besides, I’m going to the gallery.

Esme: To see Trina.

Spencer: No, to see Ava.

Esme: Why not just wait for her to come home?

Spencer: Because you can cut the tension around here with a knife. I need to get out of here, and I’m going to make it clear to Ava that I’ll make restitution with her some other way that is not working with Trina.

Alexis: Now I know why you’ve been avoiding me.

Nikolas: I haven’t been avoiding you. Of course not.

Alexis: And while you haven’t been avoiding me, Esme and Spencer have moved in and Ava’s moved out?

Nikolas: Ava has not moved out. What did Spencer tell you?

Alexis: That you have a long-distance marriage. That she stays at her end of the hallway and you stay at your end.

Nikolas: [ Chuckles ] That is hardly long distance.

Alexis: Oh, these hallways, that’s a — that’s a big hike. Why is Esme here?

Nikolas: Because Sonny threatened her.

Alexis: [ Scoffs ] Really? Did you actually hear the threat?

Nikolas: I saw how terrified Esme was.

Alexis: She was terrified?

Nikolas: What would you have me do? Hmm? Let Sonny lean on an innocent girl who has done nothing wrong?

Alexis: My sweet, sweet Nikolas. Where do I begin? We are clearly talking about two different Esmes.

Nikolas: So it’s okay for Ava to believe in Trina, despite overwhelming evidence, but I’m wrong to suppose that Esme might deserve a second chance?

Alexis: We’ll get to that. Right now, I’ve come to talk about something else.

Nikolas: I am more than happy for a subject change.

Alexis: What’s going on here has nothing to do with Esme or — or — or Trina or Ava or anybody. It has to do with you and your cassadine DNA.

Nikolas: What about it?

Alexis: In the brief time that you knew your father, he was always trying to control you, and now you are doing the exact same thing.

Willow: Mom, I asked you a question. Do you know that guy?

Harmony: Who? The man who just passed? No [Sighs] I think I was just in his way. He said — he said, “pardon,” and just — he kept going. [ Scoffs ]

Carly: Harmony? I thought you left.

Carly: I did. Yeah, I’m supposed to meet Alexis here, but I-I think she’s late. You know what? I-I left my phone in the car, so I’m just gonna — I’m gonna go get it.

Carly: Hey. What’s going on?

Michael: I’d rather tell you in private.

NIna: Oh, no, let me — let me tell her, Michael. So, Carly, Michael and Willow refuse to compromise, so they leave me no choice. I hired a lawyer, Scott Baldwin — I’m sure you know him. We’re going to court so I can guarantee that I get to see Wiley as much as you do.

Carly: [ Mouths word ]

Trina: We don’t have to decide if Spencer’s gonna work at the gallery right this second.

Ava: Are you sure?

Trina: [ Breathes sharply ] I’m sure you should go home and go work things out with your husband. I’ll finish up here.

Ava: Oh, Trina. What would I do without you? [ Chuckles ]

Trina: Okay, go, and show Esme that she can’t come between you and your man.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nikolas: I appreciate your concern, but I am nothing like my father. If anything, I’ve bent over backwards not to repeat the same mistakes with my own son.

Alexis: How’s that working for you? Not that I’m judging. You sure about that? Yeah, I’m judging. And, you know, given the mistakes that I’ve made, I’m really in no position to do that.

Nikolas: Oh, don’t let that stop you. We cassadines are firm believers in double standards.

Alexis: It’s what we do. You are right about one thing.

Nikolas: [ Breathes sharply ] One whole thing? Ah, a banner day.

Alexis: You do not have your father’s cruel streak. What you have is an open wound where your childhood used to be. And forcing things on Spencer isn’t going to fix that. And the more you dig in, you’re going to drive him away and end up lonely and unlovable, just like your father.

[ Bell clanging in distance ]

Brendan: No wonder you like it here in Port Charles. You meet all kinds of interesting people… like NIna reeves and Willow Tait.

Harmony: I am begging you — please stay away from my daughter.

Brendan: Willow isn’t really your daughter — she only thinks she is. Poor NIna has no idea.

Harmony: Why can’t you just leave us alone?!

Brendan: More than happy to, if you play it smart and pay up.

Harmony: Don’t worry. You’ll get what’s coming to you.

Carly: So much for Wiley’s best interests, huh?

Nina: Having his grandmother — this grandmother — in his life is in Wiley’s best interests.

Carly: Wiley barely knows you. He doesn’t miss you. This petition is all about you. You want access to Wiley so you can fill some hole in your life, and Wiley’s interests be damned. But you know what? Have at it. Do your best. ‘Cause I am confident that Michael and Willow will have no trouble defending their rights as parents to exclude you from Wiley’s life.

Nina: Just like I was excluded from my own daughter’s life. You remember my daughter, don’t you, Carly? And I’m sure there’s a judge out there that will sympathize with that.

Michael: NIna.

Nina: [ Sighing ] Oh, God.

Michael: One last — and I mean last thing — whoever we get as a judge is going to get to know the real NIna Reeves.

Jordan: It was good to see you, Sam. You guys have a great night.

Dante: Um, thank you. Yeah, we will. And — and we’ll, um, continue this tomorrow, yeah?

Jordan: Sounds good.

Dante: Alright.

[ Police radio chatter ]

Milady?

Spencer: Ava?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Josslyn (to Cameron): Did you hear that?

Spencer (to Trina): Have you told your lawyer that I’m your alibi?

Esme (to Nikolas): I don’t think, I know.

Sasha (to Brando): Did we only get married because I wanted to?

Dante (to Sam): I’m gonna make sure the right person is punished.

Nina: Tell me you’ll accept Sonny’s offer.

Sonny (to Phyllis): I have a favor to ask.

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Sonny: Brick. Hey, uh. Yeah listen, I’ll stay in touch. We’ll finalize the deal. Give you all the details and everything, alright? Looking forward to it. Alright. See you later.

[ Knock on door ]

Sonny: Come on in.

Frank: Nina Reeves, boss.

Sonny: Yeah, let her in.

Nina: Thank you. Wow. Um… Sonny, I-I came here in person to tell you this so you — you wouldn’t be blindsided. Your eye! What happened?

Sonny: Don’t worry about it. Don’t worry about the eye. Whatever you came here to say, I-I appreciate the heads up, ’cause defense is a lot easier when you see the hit coming.

Portia: Everybody smile. Beautiful smiles.

Curtis: Prom picture.

Portia: Oh, oh, Aunt Stella. What are you doing? Come get in this picture.

Curtis: Come and join us, Auntie.

TJ: Auntie.

Curtis: Aunt Stella!

Portia: Stella!

TJ: Auntie!

Portia: Okay, easy, easy. Let’s roll her. One, two, three.

Curtis: Come on, auntie.

Stella: [ Gasps ]

Portia: Trina, get my medical bag.

Stella: I can’t…

TJ: You’re gonna be fine, Aunt Stella. Just — just — hey, focus on me. Try to breathe slowly, okay?

Trina: Here.

Marshall: It’s alright, Stella.

Portia: Pulse is thready.

TJ: Pupils are dilated.

Curtis: I’m calling 911.

Marshall: Stay calm.

Valentin: [ French accent ] Uh, this chair. Is it taken?

Jennifer: I never turn down a cool drink from a hot man.

Valentin: Whatever madame is drinking, bring two.

Jennifer: Jennifer smith.

Valentin: Bonjour. Capitaine Francois Olivier. At your service.

Michael: You still can’t find your phone?

Willow: No, and I could’ve sworn I put it in my purse on our way out the door.

Michael: Have you tried looking in your hand?

Willow: Wow. Okay. I’m [Chuckles] Losing my mind.

Michael: Or you’re just nervous about meeting with the reporter that I decked.

Willow: [ Sighs ] I-I know it was Diane’s suggestion, but I’m not convinced offering Smoltz a story in exchange for dropping the charges against you is one of her better ideas.

Michael: Yeah, just, it doesn’t hurt to explore options. And look, I-I-I promise you, I won’t do anything that you’re not okay with. We’re a team.

Willow: And don’t you forget it.

Man: Michael Corinthos? Willow Tait?

Michael: You are?

Willow: What’s this about?

Man: You’ve been served.

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: Come in.

Harmony: Hi.

Carly: Harmony?

Harmony: Your assistant wasn’t at her desk, so I hope I’m not disturbing you.

Carly: Uh…are you lost? No, but, um, feel free to tell me to get lost after I tell you why I’m here.

Laura: What goal could you and i possibly have in common?

Victor: The well-being of the people we both care about. It’s time to put the past behind us, Laura, and look to the future and our family’s place in it. If you knew how high the stakes were right now for the people we love, you wouldn’t hesitate to help me.

Alexi: So, they asked me to sit on a television panel to talk about cyber exploitation. Yeah. Be great exposure for the newspaper. Thank you, honey, for, um, convincing me that I might be good at this job.

Smoltz: Congratulations, Alexis Davis. Oh, my gosh. That cyber exploitation article is making you famous. Too bad you stole it from me.

Jennifer: What’s the name of your ship?

Valentin: It’s a submarine. And I cannot tell you. It is classified.

Jennifer: Ooh, la la. How exciting.

Valentin: What brings madame to the island?

Jennifer: An auction.

Valentin: Art? Antiquities?

Jennifer: Let’s just say what I’m here for is priceless, at least to me.

Valentin: How exciting.

Jennifer: It belonged to someone very special.

Valentin: Hmm. And this someone special… is here with you?

Jennifer: Is the captain asking if I’m single?

Valentin: As you Americans say, you got me. No. [ American accent ] You got me.

Jennifer: [ Laughs ] Nobody special at the moment. Anyone special in your life?

Laura: Is my family in danger?

Victor: Not yet. But we do live in uncertain times. And you have a lot of families to consider. There’s your other son, your daughter, your grandchildren, that charming husband of yours, not to mention the two brothers you just recently got to know.

Laura: What do you care about my brothers? You never cared about your own. [ Scoffs ] Frankly, your rebirth as a devoted family man, it doesn’t just strain believability, it’s laughable.

TJ: Good news, Auntie. This isn’t a stroke.

Portia: We’ll conduct an EKG when we get her to general hospital, but, um, it doesn’t look like it was a heart attack, either.

Curtis: Then what is it? Why did she collapse?

TJ: We’ll confirm at the hospital, but there doesn’t appear to be any physical symptoms.

Stella: But I couldn’t breathe. Everything went black.

[ Siren wails in distance ]

Marshall: Ah. Paramedics are here.

Stella: I can walk to them.

TJ: No, no, no, no, no. Oh, no, you won’t.

Portia: There you go.

Stella: Get my bag.

Marshall: Come on.

TJ: Okay.

Marshall: Got her purse?

TJ: Yeah, I’ll —

Stella: I’m alright.

TJ: Okay. Take your time.

Curtis: Love you, Aunt Stella.

[ Door opens ]

Curtis: So, what do you and TJ think happened?

Portia: We think that Aunt Stella might have suffered a panic attack.

Nina: Well, Sonny, I hope my news isn’t too much of a hit for you, Michael, and Willow.

Sonny: You petitioned the court for visitation of Wiley.

Nina: Michael and willow are gonna be served any minute now.

Sonny: I was just hoping to prevent this.

Nina: Well, you did what you could.

Sonny: I know.

Nina: And, like I told you, I don’t want you to referee.

Sonny: I don’t think I can talk to Michael anyway. I don’t — even if I try.

Nina: You know, I did everything I could, Sonny, to try to keep this out of the courts and to minimize the impact on you. Although it seems like my actions only made it worse between you and Michael.

Sonny: Okay, you have to listen to me. Michael’s anger is on me, not you.

Nina: Well, regardless of who takes responsibility, my first priority is to make sure that I am in my grandson’s life. I know it’s a crazy thought, but… I’m hoping that someday I will have an amicable relationship with my grandson’s parents.

Willow: Did Smoltz decide to file a civil suit after all?

Michael: If that were the case, he wouldn’t serve you, just me. [ Sighs ]

Willow: Oh, no.

Michael: Notice that Nina reeves has filed a petition for visitation with Wiley.

Willow: [ Sighs ] I can’t believe I’m surprised, but I am. Nina’s going through with it, dragging us all into a court battle.

Michael: She was always gonna do this. Any — any pretense of a compromise or being reasonable was just window dressing.

Willow: Nina’s selfish to the core. She goes after what she wants, consequences be damned.

Micheal: Yeah, what happened to my parents is proof that.

Carly: Well, you’re Willow’s mom, so if I have to tell you to get lost, I think I can come up with a more polite way to phrase it.

Harmony: [ Chuckles ] Fair enough.

Carly: Have a seat.

Harmony: I won’t take up too much of your time. Um… I’m looking for a job.

Carly: Oh. I thought you had one.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Harmony: Uh…

Carly: Do you need to get that?

Harmony: Oh, sorry. No, it’s not important.

[ Ringing stops ]

Harmony: Um, yes. Yeah. I still have a job at Spring Ridge, but I’m trying to save up for a security deposit for an apartment, and, um, two jobs would be really helpful.

Carly: Where are you living now?

Harmony: A really generous friend is letting me stay with her temporarily. Alexis Davis.

Carly: I know Alexis.

Harmony: Yeah. And having the second job would just, you know, get me out of her place faster and get into my own.

Carly: I admire your drive, but are you sure you’re gonna have enough energy to moonlight?

Harmony: I will totally find the energy. It’s important that I don’t burden Alexis.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Harmony: I’ve caused enough trouble as it is.

Alexis: Smoltz. No, not you. I’ll call you back. I did not steal anything from you. Story ideas come across my desk all day long.

Smoltz: Maybe, but I pitched you that revenge porn scoop first, then you gave it to another reporter behind my back.

Alexis: I gave it to another reporter because you would have turned it into tabloid fodder.

Smoltz: I can be sensitive and relevant, but you never gave me the chance. You took the low road to take the high road.

Alexis: You don’t think I’ve read the articles that nutcase Peter put in of yours in The Invader? I don’t owe you anything. You don’t have a high road.

Smoltz: I beg to differ, Alexis. So here’s the deal. I won’t sue you for stealing my idea. In return, you’re in my debt, and I intend to collect.

Alexis: What do you want?

Smoltz: A five-part feature in The Invader.

Alexis: You think I’m going to agree to that?

Smoltz: I do. Because if you don’t, you’ll be looking in dusty corners, trying to find decent story ideas after my colleagues find out you did me dirty.

Alexis: You don’t know all the journalists out there.

Smoltz: Maybe not, but I have a huge social media following. Even if I’m not liked, I’m known. You willing to take the chance that this will just…go away? No.

Jennifer: And you never answered my question. No ring. Does this mean you’re single?

Valentin: [ French accent ] There is someone back home.

Jennifer: Mm. Of course there is. ‘

Valentin: But I’m not so certain that we are destined to be together.

Jennifer: Why is that?

Valentin: I need a woman who is sure of what she wants.

Jennifer: Mm. You know what I want? I want to get to know you better. Unless you’re not up for that.

Valentin: Au contraire, Jennifer. I would like nothing more. However, I am on leave and I have only one night.

Jennifer: [ Chuckles ] A lot can happen in one night.

Dr. Aliya: Good morning. I’m Dr. Aliya. Dr. Ashford was just telling me all about you, Ms. Henry.

Stella: Did he tell you he thinks I’m losing my mind?

TJ: I never said that, Auntie.

Dr. Aliya: My specialty isn’t the mind, but all doctors know physiology and psychology are closely linked. Let’s start by examining you.

Portia: We’ll wait right outside.

Curtis: Yeah, um, I don’t want to crowd you, but I sure would —

Stella: Portia can stay. No, of course.

Curtis: Okay.

[ Door closes ]

Willow: And what about what Nina did to my mom? Manipulating her [Sighs] so she’d advocate for us to let Nina see Wiley.

Michael: It’s all the more reason to make peace with Smoltz.

Willow: You mean cut a deal?

Michael: Well, now that nine filed the petition with the court, I got to make this assault charge disappear, or Nina and Scott will try and exploit it to strengthen her case.

Willow: You’re right. We’ll have to play nice with that slimy reporter.

Michael: Only to a point. I’m gonna be careful about the kind of story I offer Smoltz.

Willow: Otherwise, we may live to regret it.

Carly: You and I share a grandson, so I’m happy to help. Do you have any experience that’s suited for hotel work?

Harmony: Yeah, I do. I have experience cleaning and serving.

Carly: Oh, well, great. You know, I’d love for you to meet my partner, Olivia Quartermaine, and I think Monday works best. Oh, if Monday doesn’t work, we can pick another day.

Harmony: Oh, no, I’m sorry. It’s not that. Um… just in the interest of full disclosure, I feel like I should tell you that, um, I recently went to bat for Wiley’s other grandmother, Nina Reeves.

Nina: I mean, Michael can be reasonable. He let me see Wiley when you were in Nixon Falls, until…

Sonny: Until he — he found out you lied about me.

Nina: Yeah, that was my 463,000th mistake. And now Michael is angry at both of us.

Sonny: And afraid. ‘Cause for whatever reason, Michael believes that you’re a danger to Wiley.

Nina: Sonny, I would never, ever hurt my grandson. But the way that Carly, Michael, and Willow act, you’d think I was a physical threat to him.

Sonny: Nelle was.

Trina: Any news?

Marshall: Stella is being examined. What did you do with the cheese and crackers? Let’s not wait for more news on an empty stomach.

Trina: Yeah, I’m not — I’m not that hungry.

Marshall: Oh. Hmm. Um, Trina, I, uh — I know what it feels when… people get the wrong impression of you.

Trina: People think I betrayed my best friends. That makes me sick to my stomach.

Marshall: Yeah, I know it hurts. It hurts to be misunderstood. You know how I’ve learned to deal with it? Not caring. Not caring what strangers feel about me.

Trina: What about someone I considered a friend? How do I not care that his feelings for me have changed?

Marshall: Well, that depends. Has he been a true friend to you?

Trina: My mom would say no.

Marshall: And why is that?

Trina: Because he asked me to cover for him when we first met. Then he does something pretty awful to someone I care about. And now he’s choosing to believe someone else over me.

Marshall: Well, then I understand why your mom thinks this guy is undeserving of your friendship.

Trina: I should have never invested in someone that had so many secrets.

Laura: Here’s to you, Victor. May you achieve your dream of becoming devoted family man of the year. Oh, come on, now. No witty retort? No charming parry?

Victor: What is there to parry? The Cassadines have a lamentable history, and the part I played in their schemes is — is well-known. I’ve been trying to make amends. But your skepticism is — is quite understandable.

Laura: That almost sounds sincere.

Victor: My life has been horribly lonely over the last few years. When I went into hiding after the explosion at Crichton Clark, Nikolas was the only one who knew I’d survived.

Laura: He never told me.

Victor: I asked him not to. He would check in on me from time to time, but I knew his place was really here in — in Port Charles. I spent a lot of time thinking about Valentin, dreaming about being a real grandfather to Charlotte.

Laura: As much as you dreamed about money and power?

Victor: What is money? And what use is power if you can’t use it to improve the lives of your loved ones?

Laura: [ Chuckles ] What happened to the Victor Cassadine I used to know and hate?

Victor: Admittedly, I have come to this appreciation of family rather late in life, but I am here now, Laura, and I’m more committed than you’ll ever know.

Alexis: I’m not gonna be bullied by you, Smoltz.

Smoltz: Who’s bullying? I’m a good writer with well-placed sources. You will not be compromising yourself by giving me a chance. Sorry.

Alexis: Thank you. Text me. Make an appointment.

Smoltz: Unh-unh. No, no, no. You can’t blow me off that easily, Alexis. You liked my revenge porn story enough to steal it. You think I’m a one-hit wonder? Fine. I’ll just take my next pitch to the competition and encourage my fellow journalists to do the same.

Alexis: Tell me when you come across your next story.

Smoltz: Yes.

Alexis: No promises.

Smoltz: Yeah.

Michael: Incoming.

Smoltz: Ah! Not the face. A little assault-and-battery humor. Oh. Kidding aside, there are plenty of witnesses here, if you do come after me again, so…

Michael: The only thing I want to hit you with is an offer.

Smoltz: Oh.

Michael: Have a seat.

Smoltz: So your attorney said when she set up this meeting. What have you got?

Michael: A mutually agreeable solution to our problem.

Carly: You went to bat for Nina? Over what?

Harmony: Visitation with Wiley.

Carly: [ Exhales deeply ]

Harmony: She asked me to appeal to willow and Michael. And in retrospect, I really wish that I had said no. I just — I felt I owed Nina.

Carly: Owed Nina? For what?

Harmony: Just as someone who doesn’t get a chance to see a lot of Wiley as well, I guess I just understood how she was feeling. You know, we both love that little boy so much.

Carly: Right, and now that you’ve had time to think about it, you can see that Nina only uses people to get what she wants, right?

Harmony: Absolutely. I know it’s best to just stay out of Nina’s affairs. You know, getting involved has consequences.

Carly: Yeah. Thank you for telling me. And as for the job, you can fill out an application online, and I’ll have my HR person flag the application, so…

Harmony: Thank you.

Carly: I’ll be in touch.

Harmony: Great.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Nina: What does Nelle’s behavior have anything to do with me seeing my grandson?

Sonny: Nina, I’m just saying that maybe my family sees something of Nelle in you and you in — in Nelle. I mean, I…

Nina: Sonny, I didn’t even get a chance to be able to raise my daughter, and still I’m being blamed for how she turned out?

Sonny: I’m not saying that it’s right. I’m saying maybe Michael believes it. And you have to admit yourself that Nelle was capable of evil.

Nina: So she was destined to be — to be bad because of her DNA?

Sonny: It could show up in court, even if it’s not true. You are nothing like Nelle.

Nina: Thank you. I think.

Sonny: Listen… I see the entire you. And I’m just thinking that maybe Michael and Willow will, too.

[ Knock on door ]

Alexis: Hi. Are you busy?

Carly: I-I already told your roommate I’d consider it.

Alexis: Consider what?

Carly: You’re not here about Harmony’s job?

Alexis: At Spring Ridge?

Carly: Okay, let’s start over again. Hello, Alexis. What brings you to my office?

Alexis: I was offered a television spot to sit on a panel to discuss the article regarding Josslyn and Cameron.

Carly: Oh. Wow. I mean, I knew it was getting traction. I guess I didn’t know it was getting that much traction.

Alexis: It’s a hot-button issue.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

Alexis: But if you think this will make Josslyn uncomfortable, I won’t do it.

Carly: Well, I can’t answer for Josslyn and Cameron.

Alexis: Alright, well, then I’ll speak to them myself. As a courtesy, I just wanted to run it by you first.

Carly: Thank you. I appreciate that. [ Sighs ] Is there anything else I can help you with?

Alexis: Carly, what is this about harmony and a job?

Smoltz: Our problem? You hit me, buddy, which makes “the problem” yours.

Michael: Now, if the charges were brought to trial many, many months from now, my lawyer is confident that she can prove undue provocation. Now, when Commissioner Ashford is brought in to testify about the alleged attack…

Smoltz: Alleged?

Michael: …My lawyer will cross-examine her about how you sought me out and made inflammatory remarks about my younger sister, the traumatized victim of revenge porn.

Harmony: Willow, Michael. I’m sorry. Am I interrupting? I just thought I’d say hi.

Willow: Mom, let’s give Michael and Mr. Smoltz a few minutes to talk alone.

Harmony: Okay. Sounds good to me.

Willow: I won’t be far if you need me.

Smoltz: Great to see you again, Ms. Tait.

Michael: Now…that’s if this even goes to trial, because the D.A. Could consider this case too weak and throw the charges out altogether.

Smoltz: Okay, let’s talk about the civil suit I can file against you, alright? And the damages I’ll get. Maybe you can advise me on which Caribbean Island is best for the winter months.

Michael: Can you really afford 10, maybe 20 years of litigation in civil court? Because my lawyers can drag this out indefinitely. And trust me, you’ll go bankrupt before you see a dime of my money.

Harmony: Hey. What is it?

Willow: [ Sighs ] Nina filed a petition for visitation.

Harmony: [ Exhales sharply ] I was hoping it wouldn’t come to this. Do you — do you think you could reach an agreement with Nina before you go to court?

Willow: No, we are past that point. Nina has crossed too many lines. Any hope for a civil relationship is dead.

Nina: Thank you for seeing more of me than just my past.

Sonny: You see all of me.

Nina: [ Chuckles ] I try.

Sonny: No, you don’t just try, you do. I mean, you accepted my behavior when I was off my medication, and you — you got me through it. You — you didn’t judge me.

Nina: You want to finally — I know. I’ll be gentle.

Sonny: [ Laughs ]

Nina: You want to finally tell me what happened here? I walked into a punch.

Nina: What, you’re sparring again?

Sonny: It’s good for the heart.

Nina: Yeah, but it’s bad for the brow bone. Look it. Oh, sonny, you’re still bleeding. Oh, here.

Sonny: [ Chuckles ]

Nina: Let me take care of you.

Sonny: [ Inhales sharply ]

Nina: I know.

Sonny: It hurts so good.

Nina: I’ll be gentle. Am I hurting you? Does it hurt?

Sonny: No, you got a soft touch.

Jennifer: So, how does a nice, cool shower sound?

Valentin: Sounds refreshing. However, I prefer the delicious anticipation of waiting for you to return after your shower.

Jennifer: Oh, you French. Such charmers.

Valentin: Of course, I expect a moment-by-moment account.

Jennifer: Oh, mon capitaine, you are a naughty one.

Valentin: You have no idea.

[ Beeping ]

Jennifer: I will be back in two shakes, Captain.

[ Water running ]

Jennifer: Stepping into the shower.

Valentin: How’s the water, my love?

Jennifer: Mm, divine.

Valentin: Describe everything.

Jennifer: Oh, first my chest. The soap is so foamy. I’m circling around my body, lathering my neck and arms. Now my toes, one at a time.

[ Hums beep sequence ]

Marshall: But all — all secrets, they’re not created equally.

Trina: But lying to protect a secret is — is never right.

Marshall: I’m no philosopher, but I, uh… I believe certain lies are morally justified.

Trina: But who’s to say what’s moral and what’s not?

Marshall: Trina, that’s a judgment call.

Trina: My dad would agree with you.

Marshall: [ Chuckles ]

Trina: He had me believe that he was dead, and I know now that he lied to protect me, but… at the time, it — he broke my heart.

Marshall: Seems like your dad and I have a lot in common. Instead of saving our children from pain, we [Sighs] We both inflicted it.

Stella: Thank you for staying with me, Portia.

Portia: Well, my pleasure. You know, of course.

[ Knock on door ]

Curtis: Am I invited back in?

Stell: Please, come over here and give me some sugar. The doctor tell you there’s no need to fuss?

Curtis: Well, the doctor says that you’re not suffering from any physical conditions, but there’s definitely something going on.

Stella: It’s just stress.

Curtis: Enough to cause heart palpitations? Aunt Stella, something’s definitely got you rattled. Or someone.

Alexis: Harmony was my only friend at Spring Ridge. In fact, she was my crutch. So if you want me to give you a recommendation, I can tell you that she is very conscientious and she’s a hard worker. Not good enough.

Carly: Oh, no, it’s not that. It’s just, um… Harmony told me that Nina got her to talk to Michael and willow about visitation with Wiley.

Alexis: I have an idea how you feel about that.

Carly: Yeah. I don’t love the idea of anyone forming an alliance with Nina.

Alexis: At least Harmony was honest about that, knowing that it could cost her a job.

Carly: Yeah. Yeah, but Harmony said something else that was really strange. She said she owed Nina.

Alexis: Owed her what?

Carly: I don’t know. Maybe it doesn’t matter. Are you telling me I can trust Harmony?

Harmony: You are the most forgiving person I know. I mean, there’s got to be hope for a reconciliation between you and Nina.

Willow: Not after all the harm Nina’s caused — sleeping with sonny, breaking up his marriage, and…all the while stringing me along with some promise of compromise about Wiley. Nina’s a narcissist. She’s selfish. She’s self-serving. And I don’t want her anywhere near Wiley. There’s no compromising on that.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Willow: Someone wants to talk to you. Why are you ignoring them?

Smoltz: Fine, but if I drop the charges, what do I get as thanks?

Michael: An exclusive.

Smoltz: How exclusive?

Michael: Well, I just got served with notice that Nina reeves — real-estate heiress, Crimson editor, and convicted kidnapper — has petitioned for visitation with my son, Wiley.

Smoltz: [ Scoffs ] Her grandson. Okay, that’s — that’s not news.

Michael: What I’m offering is an on-the-record account of Nina’s conflict with my family, everything from her time in Nixon Falls through the present, and a little background into the abduction of Avery Corinthos.

Smoltz: Okay. Now you’ve got my attention.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sonny: Oh, boy. Oh, business associate.

Nina: Oh, no, no.

Sonny: No, no, no.

Nina: Actually, I think you should get back to work.

Sonny: Come here, no.

Nina: Ahh. Go to work. And like I told you before, I-I just wanted to come here to alert you about the petition.

Sonny: I appreciate that.

Nina: Okay. See you around.

Sonny: I’m counting on it.

Nina: Oh, and…Sonny, mend fences with Michael, even if it means siding against me in court.

Sonny: I’m on Wiley’s side. Whatever’s best for him.

Nina: Well, hopefully that includes his grandmother in his life.

Sonny: Kids need all the love they can get. As a matter of fact, everybody needs all the love they can get.

Curtis: Did Marshall upset you?

Stella: [ Scoffs ] Don’t be silly.

Curtis: Aunt Stella, you and Marshall had an intense conversation earlier. If that bothered you, I need to know.

Stella: It is not your job to worry about me.

Curtis: It is my job to protect my family, even if it’s from my own father.

Victor: If we work together, combining your pragmatism and my imagination, oh, we would be unstoppable.

Laura: To what end?

Victor: The future. A-a better future.

Laura: It’s such a shame that Luke Spencer won’t be around to enjoy some of that better future.

Victor: Yes, Luke’s passing is indeed a-a terrible tragedy.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Laura: [ Sighs ]

Victor: Oh, bad news?

Laura: Uh, Kevin’s not going to be able to make it to lunch. He was called to a staff meeting.

Victor: Oh, I’m sorry. Um, I’d ask you to join me for lunch, but I’m pretty sure I know what your answer would be.

Laura: Good. Then you won’t be disappointed when I turn you down.

Victor: You do believe I care about Nikolas and Spencer, don’t you?

Laura: Y-you may be sincere about wanting to do right by your family…

Victor: I sense a “but” coming.

Laura: But it just wouldn’t be you, would it? You’re the kind of guy that sees what you want and you go and you get it, no matter who or what is in your way.

Jennifer: Oh, this showerhead tickles.

Valentin: Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Jennifer: It is so good.

Valentin: Sure you won’t join me?

Jennifer Oh, the water’s wonderful.

Valentin: Just hearing your voice is driving me crazy. Are you washing your hair?

Jennifer: Already did.

Valentin: Magnifique.

Jennifer: I’m ready for you to towel me off.

Smoltz: You want a hit piece on Nina reeves?

Michael: I want to set the record straight on Nina’s erratic behavior. The damage she’s caused, the laws she’s broken, and the questionable judgment she’s shown.

Smoltz: Okay, well, I’ll need more than a list of grievances.

Michael: You’ll have enough material to write dozens of articles. Sources, dates, and even the inside scoop on Nina’s relationship with my father.

Smoltz: I-if you’ve got the goods, we’ve got a deal. This will be the feature of a lifetime, and I know exactly who will run it.

Nina: Hey, do me a favor and put some ice on that eyebrow and stick to dancing.

Sonny: Did you know that dancing and boxing are very similar? Could easily be distracted, like if you mess up your footwork, you can get hurt. And they’re both contact sports… [ Chuckles ] …So you need plenty of practice.

Nina: Okay, well, call me if you need a partner.

Sonny: You mean for sparring?

Nina: No. I mean, we’ve already — we’ve already fought enough in the ring. But if you want to perfect your box step, I’ll leave room on my dance card.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Alexis: I’ll tell you this. I can vouch for her work ethic. Whether you hire her is up to you.

Carly: Thank you. And thank you for stopping by about Josslyn and Cam.

Alexis: You got it.

Carly: You’ve given me a lot to think about.

Alexis: Good. Um, I will stay in touch. Take care.

Marshall: Stella? How you doing?

Stella: Apparently it was a panic attack.

Marshall: Oh, those panic attacks, they can be frightening.

Stella: Got me thinking about all I’ve been holding inside.

Marshall: You know what? That’s just what I was doing just now. It’s — it’s healthier to unburden oneself.

Stella: Healthier for who? Your confession won’t be good for this family that Curtis if forming, or our place in it.

Marshall: Stella, what are you saying?

Stella: If Curtis asks you more about your past, stick to your story.

Curtis: Hey, it’s Curtis Ashford. I’d like to revisit your proposition.

Harmony: It’s just telemarketers.

Willow: Are — are you sure? What if it’s important?

Harmony: Oh, they didn’t leave a voicemail, so…

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Willow: Aren’t you the least bit curious?

Laura: Goodbye, Victor.

Victor: Well, at least I tried. I won’t press my cause any further today. I’ll give you time to change your mind.

Laura: You may not have that time to give. In fact, your time is rapidly running out.

Jennifer: I guess I have to dry myself off. I am going to slip into something you can easily slip me out of.

[ Safe clicks ]

Jennifer: Oh! Shall we order champagne?

Valentin: Voila. Absolument! Champagne is a necessity. I am parched.

Jennifer: Oh, I can slake your thirst. Hmm. What do you think you’re doing?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Trina (to Marshall) If I plead guilty, this is all over.

Willow (to Michael): Our relationship with my mother might work in our favor.

Harmony: I will meet you.

Nina: Let me be there for you.

Anna: There’s definitely more going on than meets the eye.

Curtis (to Selina): My last term is non-negotiable.

Sonny: I underestimated you.

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Sonny: Brick. Hey, uh. Yeah listen, I’ll stay in touch. We’ll finalize the deal. Give you all the details and everything, alright? Looking forward to it. Alright. See you later.

[ Knock on door ]

Sonny: Come on in.

Frank: Nina Reeves, boss.

Sonny: Yeah, let her in.

Nina: Thank you. Wow. Um… Sonny, I-I came here in person to tell you this so you — you wouldn’t be blindsided. Your eye! What happened?

Sonny: Don’t worry about it. Don’t worry about the eye. Whatever you came here to say, I-I appreciate the heads up, ’cause defense is a lot easier when you see the hit coming.

Portia: Everybody smile. Beautiful smiles.

Curtis: Prom picture.

Portia: Oh, oh, Aunt Stella. What are you doing? Come get in this picture.

Curtis: Come and join us, Auntie.

TJ: Auntie.

Curtis: Aunt Stella!

Portia: Stella!

TJ: Auntie!

Portia: Okay, easy, easy. Let’s roll her. One, two, three.

Curtis: Come on, auntie.

Stella: [ Gasps ]

Portia: Trina, get my medical bag.

Stella: I can’t…

TJ: You’re gonna be fine, Aunt Stella. Just — just — hey, focus on me. Try to breathe slowly, okay?

Trina: Here.

Marshall: It’s alright, Stella.

Portia: Pulse is thready.

TJ: Pupils are dilated.

Curtis: I’m calling 911.

Marshall: Stay calm.

Valentin: [ French accent ] Uh, this chair. Is it taken?

Jennifer: I never turn down a cool drink from a hot man.

Valentin: Whatever madame is drinking, bring two.

Jennifer: Jennifer smith.

Valentin: Bonjour. Capitaine Francois Olivier. At your service.

Michael: You still can’t find your phone?

Willow: No, and I could’ve sworn I put it in my purse on our way out the door.

Michael: Have you tried looking in your hand?

Willow: Wow. Okay. I’m [Chuckles] Losing my mind.

Michael: Or you’re just nervous about meeting with the reporter that I decked.

Willow: [ Sighs ] I-I know it was Diane’s suggestion, but I’m not convinced offering Smoltz a story in exchange for dropping the charges against you is one of her better ideas.

Michael: Yeah, just, it doesn’t hurt to explore options. And look, I-I-I promise you, I won’t do anything that you’re not okay with. We’re a team.

Willow: And don’t you forget it.

Man: Michael Corinthos? Willow Tait?

Michael: You are?

Willow: What’s this about?

Man: You’ve been served.

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: Come in.

Harmony: Hi.

Carly: Harmony?

Harmony: Your assistant wasn’t at her desk, so I hope I’m not disturbing you.

Carly: Uh…are you lost? No, but, um, feel free to tell me to get lost after I tell you why I’m here.

Laura: What goal could you and i possibly have in common?

Victor: The well-being of the people we both care about. It’s time to put the past behind us, Laura, and look to the future and our family’s place in it. If you knew how high the stakes were right now for the people we love, you wouldn’t hesitate to help me.

Alexi: So, they asked me to sit on a television panel to talk about cyber exploitation. Yeah. Be great exposure for the newspaper. Thank you, honey, for, um, convincing me that I might be good at this job.

Smoltz: Congratulations, Alexis Davis. Oh, my gosh. That cyber exploitation article is making you famous. Too bad you stole it from me.

Jennifer: What’s the name of your ship?

Valentin: It’s a submarine. And I cannot tell you. It is classified.

Jennifer: Ooh, la la. How exciting.

Valentin: What brings madame to the island?

Jennifer: An auction.

Valentin: Art? Antiquities?

Jennifer: Let’s just say what I’m here for is priceless, at least to me.

Valentin: How exciting.

Jennifer: It belonged to someone very special.

Valentin: Hmm. And this someone special… is here with you?

Jennifer: Is the captain asking if I’m single?

Valentin: As you Americans say, you got me. No. [ American accent ] You got me.

Jennifer: [ Laughs ] Nobody special at the moment. Anyone special in your life?

Laura: Is my family in danger?

Victor: Not yet. But we do live in uncertain times. And you have a lot of families to consider. There’s your other son, your daughter, your grandchildren, that charming husband of yours, not to mention the two brothers you just recently got to know.

Laura: What do you care about my brothers? You never cared about your own. [ Scoffs ] Frankly, your rebirth as a devoted family man, it doesn’t just strain believability, it’s laughable.

TJ: Good news, Auntie. This isn’t a stroke.

Portia: We’ll conduct an EKG when we get her to general hospital, but, um, it doesn’t look like it was a heart attack, either.

Curtis: Then what is it? Why did she collapse?

TJ: We’ll confirm at the hospital, but there doesn’t appear to be any physical symptoms.

Stella: But I couldn’t breathe. Everything went black.

[ Siren wails in distance ]

Marshall: Ah. Paramedics are here.

Stella: I can walk to them.

TJ: No, no, no, no, no. Oh, no, you won’t.

Portia: There you go.

Stella: Get my bag.

Marshall: Come on.

TJ: Okay.

Marshall: Got her purse?

TJ: Yeah, I’ll —

Stella: I’m alright.

TJ: Okay. Take your time.

Curtis: Love you, Aunt Stella.

[ Door opens ]

Curtis: So, what do you and TJ think happened?

Portia: We think that Aunt Stella might have suffered a panic attack.

Nina: Well, Sonny, I hope my news isn’t too much of a hit for you, Michael, and Willow.

Sonny: You petitioned the court for visitation of Wiley.

Nina: Michael and willow are gonna be served any minute now.

Sonny: I was just hoping to prevent this.

Nina: Well, you did what you could.

Sonny: I know.

Nina: And, like I told you, I don’t want you to referee.

Sonny: I don’t think I can talk to Michael anyway. I don’t — even if I try.

Nina: You know, I did everything I could, Sonny, to try to keep this out of the courts and to minimize the impact on you. Although it seems like my actions only made it worse between you and Michael.

Sonny: Okay, you have to listen to me. Michael’s anger is on me, not you.

Nina: Well, regardless of who takes responsibility, my first priority is to make sure that I am in my grandson’s life. I know it’s a crazy thought, but… I’m hoping that someday I will have an amicable relationship with my grandson’s parents.

Willow: Did Smoltz decide to file a civil suit after all?

Michael: If that were the case, he wouldn’t serve you, just me. [ Sighs ]

Willow: Oh, no.

Michael: Notice that Nina reeves has filed a petition for visitation with Wiley.

Willow: [ Sighs ] I can’t believe I’m surprised, but I am. Nina’s going through with it, dragging us all into a court battle.

Michael: She was always gonna do this. Any — any pretense of a compromise or being reasonable was just window dressing.

Willow: Nina’s selfish to the core. She goes after what she wants, consequences be damned.

Micheal: Yeah, what happened to my parents is proof that.

Carly: Well, you’re Willow’s mom, so if I have to tell you to get lost, I think I can come up with a more polite way to phrase it.

Harmony: [ Chuckles ] Fair enough.

Carly: Have a seat.

Harmony: I won’t take up too much of your time. Um… I’m looking for a job.

Carly: Oh. I thought you had one.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Harmony: Uh…

Carly: Do you need to get that?

Harmony: Oh, sorry. No, it’s not important.

[ Ringing stops ]

Harmony: Um, yes. Yeah. I still have a job at Spring Ridge, but I’m trying to save up for a security deposit for an apartment, and, um, two jobs would be really helpful.

Carly: Where are you living now?

Harmony: A really generous friend is letting me stay with her temporarily. Alexis Davis.

Carly: I know Alexis.

Harmony: Yeah. And having the second job would just, you know, get me out of her place faster and get into my own.

Carly: I admire your drive, but are you sure you’re gonna have enough energy to moonlight?

Harmony: I will totally find the energy. It’s important that I don’t burden Alexis.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Harmony: I’ve caused enough trouble as it is.

Alexis: Smoltz. No, not you. I’ll call you back. I did not steal anything from you. Story ideas come across my desk all day long.

Smoltz: Maybe, but I pitched you that revenge porn scoop first, then you gave it to another reporter behind my back.

Alexis: I gave it to another reporter because you would have turned it into tabloid fodder.

Smoltz: I can be sensitive and relevant, but you never gave me the chance. You took the low road to take the high road.

Alexis: You don’t think I’ve read the articles that nutcase Peter put in of yours in The Invader? I don’t owe you anything. You don’t have a high road.

Smoltz: I beg to differ, Alexis. So here’s the deal. I won’t sue you for stealing my idea. In return, you’re in my debt, and I intend to collect.

Alexis: What do you want?

Smoltz: A five-part feature in The Invader.

Alexis: You think I’m going to agree to that?

Smoltz: I do. Because if you don’t, you’ll be looking in dusty corners, trying to find decent story ideas after my colleagues find out you did me dirty.

Alexis: You don’t know all the journalists out there.

Smoltz: Maybe not, but I have a huge social media following. Even if I’m not liked, I’m known. You willing to take the chance that this will just…go away? No.

Jennifer: And you never answered my question. No ring. Does this mean you’re single?

Valentin: [ French accent ] There is someone back home.

Jennifer: Mm. Of course there is. ‘

Valentin: But I’m not so certain that we are destined to be together.

Jennifer: Why is that?

Valentin: I need a woman who is sure of what she wants.

Jennifer: Mm. You know what I want? I want to get to know you better. Unless you’re not up for that.

Valentin: Au contraire, Jennifer. I would like nothing more. However, I am on leave and I have only one night.

Jennifer: [ Chuckles ] A lot can happen in one night.

Dr. Aliya: Good morning. I’m Dr. Aliya. Dr. Ashford was just telling me all about you, Ms. Henry.

Stella: Did he tell you he thinks I’m losing my mind?

TJ: I never said that, Auntie.

Dr. Aliya: My specialty isn’t the mind, but all doctors know physiology and psychology are closely linked. Let’s start by examining you.

Portia: We’ll wait right outside.

Curtis: Yeah, um, I don’t want to crowd you, but I sure would —

Stella: Portia can stay. No, of course.

Curtis: Okay.

[ Door closes ]

Willow: And what about what Nina did to my mom? Manipulating her [Sighs] so she’d advocate for us to let Nina see Wiley.

Michael: It’s all the more reason to make peace with Smoltz.

Willow: You mean cut a deal?

Michael: Well, now that nine filed the petition with the court, I got to make this assault charge disappear, or Nina and Scott will try and exploit it to strengthen her case.

Willow: You’re right. We’ll have to play nice with that slimy reporter.

Michael: Only to a point. I’m gonna be careful about the kind of story I offer Smoltz.

Willow: Otherwise, we may live to regret it.

Carly: You and I share a grandson, so I’m happy to help. Do you have any experience that’s suited for hotel work?

Harmony: Yeah, I do. I have experience cleaning and serving.

Carly: Oh, well, great. You know, I’d love for you to meet my partner, Olivia Quartermaine, and I think Monday works best. Oh, if Monday doesn’t work, we can pick another day.

Harmony: Oh, no, I’m sorry. It’s not that. Um… just in the interest of full disclosure, I feel like I should tell you that, um, I recently went to bat for Wiley’s other grandmother, Nina Reeves.

Nina: I mean, Michael can be reasonable. He let me see Wiley when you were in Nixon Falls, until…

Sonny: Until he — he found out you lied about me.

Nina: Yeah, that was my 463,000th mistake. And now Michael is angry at both of us.

Sonny: And afraid. ‘Cause for whatever reason, Michael believes that you’re a danger to Wiley.

Nina: Sonny, I would never, ever hurt my grandson. But the way that Carly, Michael, and Willow act, you’d think I was a physical threat to him.

Sonny: Nelle was.

Trina: Any news?

Marshall: Stella is being examined. What did you do with the cheese and crackers? Let’s not wait for more news on an empty stomach.

Trina: Yeah, I’m not — I’m not that hungry.

Marshall: Oh. Hmm. Um, Trina, I, uh — I know what it feels when… people get the wrong impression of you.

Trina: People think I betrayed my best friends. That makes me sick to my stomach.

Marshall: Yeah, I know it hurts. It hurts to be misunderstood. You know how I’ve learned to deal with it? Not caring. Not caring what strangers feel about me.

Trina: What about someone I considered a friend? How do I not care that his feelings for me have changed?

Marshall: Well, that depends. Has he been a true friend to you?

Trina: My mom would say no.

Marshall: And why is that?

Trina: Because he asked me to cover for him when we first met. Then he does something pretty awful to someone I care about. And now he’s choosing to believe someone else over me.

Marshall: Well, then I understand why your mom thinks this guy is undeserving of your friendship.

Trina: I should have never invested in someone that had so many secrets.

Laura: Here’s to you, Victor. May you achieve your dream of becoming devoted family man of the year. Oh, come on, now. No witty retort? No charming parry?

Victor: What is there to parry? The Cassadines have a lamentable history, and the part I played in their schemes is — is well-known. I’ve been trying to make amends. But your skepticism is — is quite understandable.

Laura: That almost sounds sincere.

Victor: My life has been horribly lonely over the last few years. When I went into hiding after the explosion at Crichton Clark, Nikolas was the only one who knew I’d survived.

Laura: He never told me.

Victor: I asked him not to. He would check in on me from time to time, but I knew his place was really here in — in Port Charles. I spent a lot of time thinking about Valentin, dreaming about being a real grandfather to Charlotte.

Laura: As much as you dreamed about money and power?

Victor: What is money? And what use is power if you can’t use it to improve the lives of your loved ones?

Laura: [ Chuckles ] What happened to the Victor Cassadine I used to know and hate?

Victor: Admittedly, I have come to this appreciation of family rather late in life, but I am here now, Laura, and I’m more committed than you’ll ever know.

Alexis: I’m not gonna be bullied by you, Smoltz.

Smoltz: Who’s bullying? I’m a good writer with well-placed sources. You will not be compromising yourself by giving me a chance. Sorry.

Alexis: Thank you. Text me. Make an appointment.

Smoltz: Unh-unh. No, no, no. You can’t blow me off that easily, Alexis. You liked my revenge porn story enough to steal it. You think I’m a one-hit wonder? Fine. I’ll just take my next pitch to the competition and encourage my fellow journalists to do the same.

Alexis: Tell me when you come across your next story.

Smoltz: Yes.

Alexis: No promises.

Smoltz: Yeah.

Michael: Incoming.

Smoltz: Ah! Not the face. A little assault-and-battery humor. Oh. Kidding aside, there are plenty of witnesses here, if you do come after me again, so…

Michael: The only thing I want to hit you with is an offer.

Smoltz: Oh.

Michael: Have a seat.

Smoltz: So your attorney said when she set up this meeting. What have you got?

Michael: A mutually agreeable solution to our problem.

Carly: You went to bat for Nina? Over what?

Harmony: Visitation with Wiley.

Carly: [ Exhales deeply ]

Harmony: She asked me to appeal to willow and Michael. And in retrospect, I really wish that I had said no. I just — I felt I owed Nina.

Carly: Owed Nina? For what?

Harmony: Just as someone who doesn’t get a chance to see a lot of Wiley as well, I guess I just understood how she was feeling. You know, we both love that little boy so much.

Carly: Right, and now that you’ve had time to think about it, you can see that Nina only uses people to get what she wants, right?

Harmony: Absolutely. I know it’s best to just stay out of Nina’s affairs. You know, getting involved has consequences.

Carly: Yeah. Thank you for telling me. And as for the job, you can fill out an application online, and I’ll have my HR person flag the application, so…

Harmony: Thank you.

Carly: I’ll be in touch.

Harmony: Great.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Nina: What does Nelle’s behavior have anything to do with me seeing my grandson?

Sonny: Nina, I’m just saying that maybe my family sees something of Nelle in you and you in — in Nelle. I mean, I…

Nina: Sonny, I didn’t even get a chance to be able to raise my daughter, and still I’m being blamed for how she turned out?

Sonny: I’m not saying that it’s right. I’m saying maybe Michael believes it. And you have to admit yourself that Nelle was capable of evil.

Nina: So she was destined to be — to be bad because of her DNA?

Sonny: It could show up in court, even if it’s not true. You are nothing like Nelle.

Nina: Thank you. I think.

Sonny: Listen… I see the entire you. And I’m just thinking that maybe Michael and Willow will, too.

[ Knock on door ]

Alexis: Hi. Are you busy?

Carly: I-I already told your roommate I’d consider it.

Alexis: Consider what?

Carly: You’re not here about Harmony’s job?

Alexis: At Spring Ridge?

Carly: Okay, let’s start over again. Hello, Alexis. What brings you to my office?

Alexis: I was offered a television spot to sit on a panel to discuss the article regarding Josslyn and Cameron.

Carly: Oh. Wow. I mean, I knew it was getting traction. I guess I didn’t know it was getting that much traction.

Alexis: It’s a hot-button issue.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

Alexis: But if you think this will make Josslyn uncomfortable, I won’t do it.

Carly: Well, I can’t answer for Josslyn and Cameron.

Alexis: Alright, well, then I’ll speak to them myself. As a courtesy, I just wanted to run it by you first.

Carly: Thank you. I appreciate that. [ Sighs ] Is there anything else I can help you with?

Alexis: Carly, what is this about harmony and a job?

Smoltz: Our problem? You hit me, buddy, which makes “the problem” yours.

Michael: Now, if the charges were brought to trial many, many months from now, my lawyer is confident that she can prove undue provocation. Now, when Commissioner Ashford is brought in to testify about the alleged attack…

Smoltz: Alleged?

Michael: …My lawyer will cross-examine her about how you sought me out and made inflammatory remarks about my younger sister, the traumatized victim of revenge porn.

Harmony: Willow, Michael. I’m sorry. Am I interrupting? I just thought I’d say hi.

Willow: Mom, let’s give Michael and Mr. Smoltz a few minutes to talk alone.

Harmony: Okay. Sounds good to me.

Willow: I won’t be far if you need me.

Smoltz: Great to see you again, Ms. Tait.

Michael: Now…that’s if this even goes to trial, because the D.A. Could consider this case too weak and throw the charges out altogether.

Smoltz: Okay, let’s talk about the civil suit I can file against you, alright? And the damages I’ll get. Maybe you can advise me on which Caribbean Island is best for the winter months.

Michael: Can you really afford 10, maybe 20 years of litigation in civil court? Because my lawyers can drag this out indefinitely. And trust me, you’ll go bankrupt before you see a dime of my money.

Harmony: Hey. What is it?

Willow: [ Sighs ] Nina filed a petition for visitation.

Harmony: [ Exhales sharply ] I was hoping it wouldn’t come to this. Do you — do you think you could reach an agreement with Nina before you go to court?

Willow: No, we are past that point. Nina has crossed too many lines. Any hope for a civil relationship is dead.

Nina: Thank you for seeing more of me than just my past.

Sonny: You see all of me.

Nina: [ Chuckles ] I try.

Sonny: No, you don’t just try, you do. I mean, you accepted my behavior when I was off my medication, and you — you got me through it. You — you didn’t judge me.

Nina: You want to finally — I know. I’ll be gentle.

Sonny: [ Laughs ]

Nina: You want to finally tell me what happened here? I walked into a punch.

Nina: What, you’re sparring again?

Sonny: It’s good for the heart.

Nina: Yeah, but it’s bad for the brow bone. Look it. Oh, sonny, you’re still bleeding. Oh, here.

Sonny: [ Chuckles ]

Nina: Let me take care of you.

Sonny: [ Inhales sharply ]

Nina: I know.

Sonny: It hurts so good.

Nina: I’ll be gentle. Am I hurting you? Does it hurt?

Sonny: No, you got a soft touch.

Jennifer: So, how does a nice, cool shower sound?

Valentin: Sounds refreshing. However, I prefer the delicious anticipation of waiting for you to return after your shower.

Jennifer: Oh, you French. Such charmers.

Valentin: Of course, I expect a moment-by-moment account.

Jennifer: Oh, mon capitaine, you are a naughty one.

Valentin: You have no idea.

[ Beeping ]

Jennifer: I will be back in two shakes, Captain.

[ Water running ]

Jennifer: Stepping into the shower.

Valentin: How’s the water, my love?

Jennifer: Mm, divine.

Valentin: Describe everything.

Jennifer: Oh, first my chest. The soap is so foamy. I’m circling around my body, lathering my neck and arms. Now my toes, one at a time.

[ Hums beep sequence ]

Marshall: But all — all secrets, they’re not created equally.

Trina: But lying to protect a secret is — is never right.

Marshall: I’m no philosopher, but I, uh… I believe certain lies are morally justified.

Trina: But who’s to say what’s moral and what’s not?

Marshall: Trina, that’s a judgment call.

Trina: My dad would agree with you.

Marshall: [ Chuckles ]

Trina: He had me believe that he was dead, and I know now that he lied to protect me, but… at the time, it — he broke my heart.

Marshall: Seems like your dad and I have a lot in common. Instead of saving our children from pain, we [Sighs] We both inflicted it.

Stella: Thank you for staying with me, Portia.

Portia: Well, my pleasure. You know, of course.

[ Knock on door ]

Curtis: Am I invited back in?

Stell: Please, come over here and give me some sugar. The doctor tell you there’s no need to fuss?

Curtis: Well, the doctor says that you’re not suffering from any physical conditions, but there’s definitely something going on.

Stella: It’s just stress.

Curtis: Enough to cause heart palpitations? Aunt Stella, something’s definitely got you rattled. Or someone.

Alexis: Harmony was my only friend at Spring Ridge. In fact, she was my crutch. So if you want me to give you a recommendation, I can tell you that she is very conscientious and she’s a hard worker. Not good enough.

Carly: Oh, no, it’s not that. It’s just, um… Harmony told me that Nina got her to talk to Michael and willow about visitation with Wiley.

Alexis: I have an idea how you feel about that.

Carly: Yeah. I don’t love the idea of anyone forming an alliance with Nina.

Alexis: At least Harmony was honest about that, knowing that it could cost her a job.

Carly: Yeah. Yeah, but Harmony said something else that was really strange. She said she owed Nina.

Alexis: Owed her what?

Carly: I don’t know. Maybe it doesn’t matter. Are you telling me I can trust Harmony?

Harmony: You are the most forgiving person I know. I mean, there’s got to be hope for a reconciliation between you and Nina.

Willow: Not after all the harm Nina’s caused — sleeping with sonny, breaking up his marriage, and…all the while stringing me along with some promise of compromise about Wiley. Nina’s a narcissist. She’s selfish. She’s self-serving. And I don’t want her anywhere near Wiley. There’s no compromising on that.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Willow: Someone wants to talk to you. Why are you ignoring them?

Smoltz: Fine, but if I drop the charges, what do I get as thanks?

Michael: An exclusive.

Smoltz: How exclusive?

Michael: Well, I just got served with notice that Nina reeves — real-estate heiress, Crimson editor, and convicted kidnapper — has petitioned for visitation with my son, Wiley.

Smoltz: [ Scoffs ] Her grandson. Okay, that’s — that’s not news.

Michael: What I’m offering is an on-the-record account of Nina’s conflict with my family, everything from her time in Nixon Falls through the present, and a little background into the abduction of Avery Corinthos.

Smoltz: Okay. Now you’ve got my attention.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sonny: Oh, boy. Oh, business associate.

Nina: Oh, no, no.

Sonny: No, no, no.

Nina: Actually, I think you should get back to work.

Sonny: Come here, no.

Nina: Ahh. Go to work. And like I told you before, I-I just wanted to come here to alert you about the petition.

Sonny: I appreciate that.

Nina: Okay. See you around.

Sonny: I’m counting on it.

Nina: Oh, and…Sonny, mend fences with Michael, even if it means siding against me in court.

Sonny: I’m on Wiley’s side. Whatever’s best for him.

Nina: Well, hopefully that includes his grandmother in his life.

Sonny: Kids need all the love they can get. As a matter of fact, everybody needs all the love they can get.

Curtis: Did Marshall upset you?

Stella: [ Scoffs ] Don’t be silly.

Curtis: Aunt Stella, you and Marshall had an intense conversation earlier. If that bothered you, I need to know.

Stella: It is not your job to worry about me.

Curtis: It is my job to protect my family, even if it’s from my own father.

Victor: If we work together, combining your pragmatism and my imagination, oh, we would be unstoppable.

Laura: To what end?

Victor: The future. A-a better future.

Laura: It’s such a shame that Luke Spencer won’t be around to enjoy some of that better future.

Victor: Yes, Luke’s passing is indeed a-a terrible tragedy.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Laura: [ Sighs ]

Victor: Oh, bad news?

Laura: Uh, Kevin’s not going to be able to make it to lunch. He was called to a staff meeting.

Victor: Oh, I’m sorry. Um, I’d ask you to join me for lunch, but I’m pretty sure I know what your answer would be.

Laura: Good. Then you won’t be disappointed when I turn you down.

Victor: You do believe I care about Nikolas and Spencer, don’t you?

Laura: Y-you may be sincere about wanting to do right by your family…

Victor: I sense a “but” coming.

Laura: But it just wouldn’t be you, would it? You’re the kind of guy that sees what you want and you go and you get it, no matter who or what is in your way.

Jennifer: Oh, this showerhead tickles.

Valentin: Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Jennifer: It is so good.

Valentin: Sure you won’t join me?

Jennifer Oh, the water’s wonderful.

Valentin: Just hearing your voice is driving me crazy. Are you washing your hair?

Jennifer: Already did.

Valentin: Magnifique.

Jennifer: I’m ready for you to towel me off.

Smoltz: You want a hit piece on Nina reeves?

Michael: I want to set the record straight on Nina’s erratic behavior. The damage she’s caused, the laws she’s broken, and the questionable judgment she’s shown.

Smoltz: Okay, well, I’ll need more than a list of grievances.

Michael: You’ll have enough material to write dozens of articles. Sources, dates, and even the inside scoop on Nina’s relationship with my father.

Smoltz: I-if you’ve got the goods, we’ve got a deal. This will be the feature of a lifetime, and I know exactly who will run it.

Nina: Hey, do me a favor and put some ice on that eyebrow and stick to dancing.

Sonny: Did you know that dancing and boxing are very similar? Could easily be distracted, like if you mess up your footwork, you can get hurt. And they’re both contact sports… [ Chuckles ] …So you need plenty of practice.

Nina: Okay, well, call me if you need a partner.

Sonny: You mean for sparring?

Nina: No. I mean, we’ve already — we’ve already fought enough in the ring. But if you want to perfect your box step, I’ll leave room on my dance card.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Alexis: I’ll tell you this. I can vouch for her work ethic. Whether you hire her is up to you.

Carly: Thank you. And thank you for stopping by about Josslyn and Cam.

Alexis: You got it.

Carly: You’ve given me a lot to think about.

Alexis: Good. Um, I will stay in touch. Take care.

Marshall: Stella? How you doing?

Stella: Apparently it was a panic attack.

Marshall: Oh, those panic attacks, they can be frightening.

Stella: Got me thinking about all I’ve been holding inside.

Marshall: You know what? That’s just what I was doing just now. It’s — it’s healthier to unburden oneself.

Stella: Healthier for who? Your confession won’t be good for this family that Curtis if forming, or our place in it.

Marshall: Stella, what are you saying?

Stella: If Curtis asks you more about your past, stick to your story.

Curtis: Hey, it’s Curtis Ashford. I’d like to revisit your proposition.

Harmony: It’s just telemarketers.

Willow: Are — are you sure? What if it’s important?

Harmony: Oh, they didn’t leave a voicemail, so…

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Willow: Aren’t you the least bit curious?

Laura: Goodbye, Victor.

Victor: Well, at least I tried. I won’t press my cause any further today. I’ll give you time to change your mind.

Laura: You may not have that time to give. In fact, your time is rapidly running out.

Jennifer: I guess I have to dry myself off. I am going to slip into something you can easily slip me out of.

[ Safe clicks ]

Jennifer: Oh! Shall we order champagne?

Valentin: Voila. Absolument! Champagne is a necessity. I am parched.

Jennifer: Oh, I can slake your thirst. Hmm. What do you think you’re doing?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Trina (to Marshall) If I plead guilty, this is all over.

Willow (to Michael): Our relationship with my mother might work in our favor.

Harmony: I will meet you.

Nina: Let me be there for you.

Anna: There’s definitely more going on than meets the eye.

Curtis (to Selina): My last term is non-negotiable.

Sonny: I underestimated you.

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Curtis: You made it.

Drew: Of course I made it! It’s an honor to be included. Oh, my goodness.

Portia: Hi.

Drew: Hi. Hi. What?!

Curtis: Hey, welcome to our new home.

Drew: I got to say, this is so beautiful. I’m a little jealous that I didn’t snatch it for myself.

Curtis: Hey, watch it.

[ Laughter ]

Portia: You’re just gonna have to settle for life at the Quartermaines’.

Drew: [ Laughs ] Yeah, but your place doesn’t come with nosy cousins, so…

Stella: [ Laughs ] Yes, Curtis and Portia will just have to settle for one nosy aunt instead.

Curtis: Well, remember, you said that, not me.

[ Laughter ]

Curtis: Drew, you remember aunt Stella.

Drew: Of course I do. It’s been a while, Ms. Henry. It’s really nice to see you.

Stella: You, too. I understand you’ve been through a lot since I saw you last.

Drew: Mm. Things are definitely improving. How’s everything at the hospital, TJ?

TJ: Hey, uh, you know, I was just regaling my family on the ins and outs of an ACL repair, so…

Drew: Yeah?

Stella: And I definitely want to hear more about it, especially the part where you may be closing in on a specialty.

Drew: There you go.

Stella: Excuse us.

TJ: I might.

[ Laughter ]

Drew: Alright, alright. Ahh, this is great, man. Hey. How’s Trina doing?

Curtis: Well, Portia and I are doing our best to support her. You know, Drew, those charges against her are insane. We’re gonna have to fight like hell until it’s over.

Drew: Yep. I’m sure it helps the people closest to her know the accusations are absolutely bogus.

Curtis: Unfortunately, the person Trina’s thinking about is the one person in her life that hasn’t realized that yet.

[ Grunts ]

[ Sonny sighs ]

Spencer: I was just finishing up. Unless you had more to say about your lecture. You know, the company that I keep and all that.

Sonny: I said everything I needed to say.

Spencer: Fine.

Laura: I certainly hope you had nothing to do with this video of Josslyn and Cameron.

Esme: Of course I didn’t. Why won’t anyone believe me?

Nikolas: We just have to let the police investigation run its course. In the meantime, I’m keeping an open mind.

Laura: My son has extended his hospitality to you. I hope you won’t betray that trust.

Ava: We already know the answer to that.

Nikolas: Ava. You’re back.

Ava: Live and in person.

Nikolas: You made your position about sharing a roof with Esme quite clear last night.

Ava: Since then, I’ve come to realize that some things are more important than my feelings about Esme.

Nikolas: What’s that?

Ava: This is my damn house, too.

Johann: [ Sighs ] You wanted to see me?

Victor: Mm, yes. Johann, uh, I need you to keep an eye on things here in Port Charles for me for just a week or two.

Johann: Where are you going?

Victor: I have some business to attend to overseas.

Johann: You’re leaving town just as Kurt has been exposed? Doesn’t that look like you’re fleeing the country?

Victor: Well, unless, of course, that’s exactly what I am doing.

Anna: Hi, Valentin? It’s me. I’m just calling because the last time we spoke, you said that you were coming back to town shortly, and I just was wondering if that was still the plan. Could you call me maybe, or text? I-I just — I have some things that I need to update you on before you come back. Okay. Bye.

[ Knocking ]

Dante: Anna, hey.

Anna: Hi.

Dante: Thanks for coming.

Anna: Thank you. Sam, your messages sounded so urgent.

Sam: Yeah, I think we finally uncovered something that could prove that Luke was murdered.

Anna: Okay, you have my attention.

Sam: Ever since drew and I ran into Victor on the docks, I’ve had Spinelli monitoring the dark web.

Anna: What did he find?

Sam: We’re working with a theory that Victor’s interest in drew was somehow connected to Luke’s death. I-I don’t know. We’re trying to make sense of all of it right now.

Dante: We’re trying to connect the two crimes somehow. It can’t be a coincidence that Luke was murdered, Victor returns, and the Ice Princess was stolen.

Anna: Right. The overlap is too much of a coincidence.

Johann: What do you mean that’s what you’re doing?

Victor: I’m — I’m joking. Johann, I’m — I’m joking. Of course I’m not leaving town. No, far from it. Look, it’s legitimate business I have to take care of. I’ll be back before anyone knows I’ve even gone.

Johann: Mayor Collins, D.A. Scorpio, and Anna Devane all suspect we have something to do with the incident in Austria last December.

Victor: But of course we didn’t. And I have a hunch the authorities will soon find a much more credible suspect than either one of us.

Laura: Esme, let’s give Ava and Nikolas a few minutes alone to talk.

Ava: Thank you, Laura. We wouldn’t want to get the mother-to-be all worked up in her delicate condition, would we?

Esme: Turns out it was a false alarm. I’m not pregnant. But, um, Spence’s grandmother was right. No doubt you two have much to discuss.

Laura: Let’s go.

Esme: That was fast.

Spencer: Why are you in the foyer?

Laura: We’re giving your dad and Ava some privacy to talk.

Esme: Where were you?

Spencer: I was at the gym.

Esme: The gym? So that’s why you rushed out of here this morning? So you could get away from me?

Curtis: That’s the den.

Drew: Amazing.

Curtis: That’s the library.

Drew: Hey, have there been any more updates about Marshall?

Curtis: Uh, not since I, uh, found a hole in his story. You know, I asked Jordan to access some sealed arrest records, and she wasn’t going for it. I even reached out to Sonny Corinthos, see if he could use his resources to get the job done.

Drew: Well, I hope he turned you down.

Curtis: As a matter of fact, he did. Why do you make that sound like a good thing?

Drew: Well, not necessarily good. More neutral, I guess. But organized crime has been trying to make inroads since you own the club, right? It speaks well of Sonny that he turned you down. You don’t want to owe the mob any favors.

Curtis: Ms. Wu, there is no way I’m gonna allow illegal gambling in my nightclub.

Selina: It wouldn’t be illegal, nor would it be just any Friday night card game. We’re talking exclusive no-limits hold ’em where reputable players are vetted to ensure they meet the minimum bankroll.

Curtis: I’m quite sure The Savoy is not the only nightclub in town with a back room.

Selina: Well, those other places don’t have you, Mr. Ashford. You’re a well-respected man known for your integrity and with ties to the Police Commissioner.

Curtis: Um, yeah. Guess that’s probably best.

Selina: No frills. No distractions. The pungent musk of testosterone. Charming in its own way.

Sonny: What can I do for you, Selina?

Selina: I stopped by your office, but no one was there. I knew this place was right around the corner. So, I took a gamble that you’d be here.

Sonny: I’ve never, uh, took you for the gambling woman.

Selina: It has its time and its place.

Sonny: Is that one of the reasons that y-you want to see me?

Sonny: I like to keep certain aspects of my life private. This is my boxing gym… if you know what I mean. So if you want to make an appointment, we can have this conversation in my office.

Selina: I’m happy to reschedule, but on my end, the newly appointed Commissioner Ashford has been taking notice of my comings and goings. It might arouse suspicion if I were to stop by your office with any frequency. Here, I’m just a professional, potentially interested in a membership to attend a self-defense class.

Sonny: Make it quick, Selina.

Selina: My plan is to expand a fraction of my business in Port Charles. Gaming mainly, which doesn’t conflict with any of your business interest. I feel it’s been an underserved market since Luke Spencer moved away. I would start small once I’ve finalized the location, provided, of course, that I secure your blessing first.

Sonny: What if I say no?

Laura: Esme, I think you would be wise not to lose your temper, because it looks to me like you’re both going to be living here for a while.

Esme: Of course you’re on spence’s side.

Laura: No, I’m — I’m on the side of keeping the peace. I’m just saying, I think we all need to take a deep breath, step back from this moment a little bit, okay? In fact, why don’t you join Kevin and me for lunch? I think would be a good idea for you both to get out of the house while Nikolas and Ava talk.

Spencer: Thank you for the kind offer, Grandmother, but not today. I think that Esme and I have some things that we’d like to discuss, as well, right?

Esme: If you say so.

Laura: Okay. Well, if you change your minds, uh, you can always join me. Bye-bye, honey.

Spencer: Oh, I’m super gross, Grandmother. You don’t want to touch me.

Laura: [ Chuckling ] Okay. That’s very thoughtful of you.

Spencer: I love you.

Laura: I love you. Try to be kind to each other.

Spencer: Okay. See ya.

[ Door closes ]

Spencer: I left because I had a lot of thinking to do.

Esme: I suppose we both did. I mean, we’ve said some horrible things to each other over the last few weeks. Because you’ve been falling in love with another girl, or are you gonna keep denying it?

TJ: How are you?

Trina: I mean, I’m compartmentalizing. Yeah, nothing’s really happening with my case today, so I’m just staying focused in the present.

TJ: Mm.

Trina: I mean, it is a housewarming party, right?

TJ: Right, right.

Trina: That’s what I’m supposed to say. “Enjoying the house.” But really, I just want to scream, you know, that I’m framed and I’m innocent. I want to say that in person. I-I want to say it on Twitter, on TikTok, but I can’t say that because every time I do say I’m innocent, people think somehow I might still be guilty.

TJ: I get it. I was, uh… I got accused of doing something I did not do when I was about your age, actually, and it’s — it’s not to the same degree as what you’re facing, but I know how it feels to be wrongly accused and how being passionate about defending yourself could turn into this nonsensical feedback loop.

Trina: Thank you for saying that. It’s so strange to feel my life spiraling out of control when I didn’t do anything wrong.

Stella: You know, you and Curtis buying this house together really caught me by surprise. Back in my day, people didn’t move in together so quickly.

Portia: Really?

Stella: I-I’m not judging. Times change. And at my age, you learn you have to seize your happiness wherever you can find it.

Portia: Is that code for telling me maybe that you’re happy for us?

Stella: I’m just reiterating what I told you over the holidays. I misjudged the connection that you and Curtis have. Really, it was just me projecting my concerns over Curtis moving on too quickly after… he signed the divorce papers. And…

Portia: Stella. Are you okay?

Anna: It’s really interesting that you would make that connection because, uh, Laura, Robert, and myself, we do believe that the Ice Princess is connected to Victor’s return to town, and, uh, unfortunately, Luke’s death, most likely.

Dante: Well, according to my mother and — and Ned, Tracy was pretty blindsided when the WSB told her that her diamond was fake, that the real Ice Princess was swapped out before Luke was killed.

Sam: Well, the simplest of theories, Luke was killed to prevent him from catching on to the swap.

Dante: Right, but that doesn’t explain the theft in the first place. No one steals the Ice Princess so they can put it in their own collection on display. They steal it so they can sell it to someone else.

Anna: Yeah.

Sam: Unless they want to sell it for a whole lot of money.

Dante: That’s when Spinelli got a hit this morning.

Anna: Oh, yeah?

Sam: Yeah.

Anna: What is it?

Sam: The black market auction. The description pretty much speaks for itself.

Anna: Yeah. “What remains of what was once the largest uncut diamond in the world.” We found it.

Nikolas: You’re right. This is your home as much as it is mine, and that is why I am so glad you Came around to the idea of remaining here. Despite your reservations about Esme, you have to look at the bigger picture. I mean, whatever she may have done, she doesn’t deserve to be on the receiving end of Sonny’s wrath.

Ava: Oh, Nikolas, once again, you are listening with your heart instead of your ears.

Nikolas: How so?

Ava: I never said I’ve come around to anything. Esme is a liar and a cheat. She’s a conniving reptile who framed Trina, who’s practically a daughter to me. I will never be okay with Esme living here, but I’ll be damned if I let that off-brand sociopath drive me from my home and marriage.

Portia: Stella?

Stella: [ Sighs ] Sorry. I just got lost in thought. And I’m glad you didn’t listen to me when I was being overprotective of Curtis.

Portia: [ Chuckles ] Well, for what it’s worth, I certainly understand the impulse.

Stella: You’re scared for Trina.

Portia: Of course I am. I’m worried that her entire future will be completely destroyed, if not seriously tainted over something that she absolutely did not do.

Stella: [ Sighs ] I know as a parent, every fiber of your being wants to fix all her problems. But there’s just so much you can do, and that feeling of helplessness makes it all the more terrifying.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Stella: I thought you were keeping this small, just Drew and family. Who else did you invite?

Curtis: No one.

Selina: I must have gotten the wrong impression from our previous conversation. I thought that you were on board with cooperation between our two families.

Sonny: I’m all for the spirit of cooperation, but we — we were discussing access to the docks. You never once brought up bringing gambling to Port Charles.

Selina: It’s an area where our families’ interests don’t overlap. We wouldn’t be in competition, as you keep your gambling interests offshore. And as this is your territory, of course I would offer you a percentage of the profits.

Sonny: Alright, sounds reasonable, but, you know, my terms still stand. No drugs at all.

Selina: Understood.

Sonny: Yeah, and — and I’ll — I’ll let you know about my other terms. But let me just say one thing. If I find out that there’s any drugs or anybody dealing drugs during the games, I will shut it down. Alright? No second chances.

Selina: I agree to your terms. And I believe we have a deal.

Anna: This diamond that’s up for auction, it has to be the Ice Princess.

Dante: Right. So now we just got to figure out who’s selling Luke’s prized possession.

Sam: Maybe the same person that killed Luke.

Anna: And whoever that person is, I believe it’s gonna lead us right back to Victor.

Sam: We’re gonna have to prove that we have possession of the necessary funds before we’re able to make a bid. They’re not gonna give us the location of the auction.

Anna: Right, well, they do that partially because they want to weed out any law enforcement.

Dante: [ Scoffs ] Not much point in showing them our bank accounts anyway.

Anna: You know, when duke died, he — he left me a rather large sum of money, which I’ve always felt uncomfortable spending because of the ambiguous ways it was acquired. But I put some aside for Emma and Noah’s education, and then the rest I turned into cryptocurrency in case one day I’d have to investigate cyber-crimes.

Sam: Wow. I mean, that’s totally up to you. It does seem tailor-made, though.

Anna: Unless we meet the threshold, we’re not gonna be invited to this auction. And I can tell you the Ice Princess brings some rather unsavory characters out of the woodwork. We should do it. Yeah.

Sam: Yeah?

Anna: Yeah.

Sam: Okay. Thank you.

Jennifer: Well, I shouldn’t be here much longer, darling. No. I have very important business to attend to.

Curtis: Marshall, what, uh, brings you by?

Marshall: I heard you were having a housewarming to celebrate your new home. Did I get the wrong date?

TJ: I invited grandpa to join. You know, since it’s mainly a family gathering.

Curtis: Yeah, come on in.

Marshall: Thank you. Stella.

Stella: Marshall.

Spencer: My feelings for Trina are complicated.

Esme: So let me see if I have this straight. Your feelings for Trina are complicated. So you simplify things by believing the worst of me, which I guess would free you up to believe the best of Trina. But now what, Spence? You know I’m not the one responsible for that horrible video. Does that mean there’s a path forward for us? Or I could just leave Port Charles. I can just hope that my executor of my trust fund takes enough pity on me so that I can maybe, just maybe walk away with enough for a plane ticket and an apartment somewhere on the continent, because now that there’s no baby, there doesn’t seem to be anything keeping us together anymore.

Spencer: Esme, wait, please!

Portia: How are you doing? You feeling okay? You eating?

Trina: [ Sighs ] I’m embarrassed about what has me down the most. Which is? Joss and Cam think I’m innocent. You and dad know that I’m innocent. Ava does, too. And I’m even starting to get a feeling that Commissioner Ashford knows in her heart that I’m innocent.

Portia: Well, honey, that should make you feel more loved, more supported.

Trina: It does, but it’s like why can’t I stay focused on that? Why am I stuck on this one person who might think I’m guilty? The way Spencer looked at me in the interrogation room, it really hurt me when he asked if I was the one that betrayed Joss and Cam.

Portia: Honey, honey. Uh, part of growing up is learning the pain of putting your faith into someone that doesn’t give it back to you. Now, I know. I know that it hurts like hell. But it’s also going to teach you who your true friends are in this life.

Trina: It’s funny ’cause I don’t even think Spencer really believes that I’m guilty. I think he wants to believe it so that he can make his messed-up situation with Esme easier to accept. But that’s always been Spencer’s problem. He wants to do what’s right, but when it really matters, he does what’s easy.

Johann: I hope you keep looping me in. The more I know, the more I can help you.

Victor: That’s a very kind offer, Johann. But in this case, the less you know, the better. Oh, would you excuse me?

Laura: Hey, Trish, when you get a chance, will you get me an iced tea? Thank you.

Victor: Mayor Collins. Dining alone?

Laura: No. I’m meeting my husband for lunch. He’s just running a little late.

Victor: Ah, patient in distress?

Laura: None of your business.

Victor: Well, since Dr. Collins is delayed, perhaps I can offer you a drink.

Laura: Hmm. I don’t think there’s a martini dry enough to make that offer enticing.

Victor: Ouch! Oh, that hurt.

Laura: By the way, I heard what you said to Spencer regarding Esme’s possible pregnancy. She’s not, by the way.

Victor: Oh, well, that is certainly a relief. But, uh, what exactly did I say to Spencer that upset you so much?

Laura: You offered to “handle it for him.”

Victor: Well, I’m sure you’ll agree that Spencer, while a fine young man, is hardly mature enough to raise a child on his own. Unless, of course, it’s okay with you that he and Esme are tied to each other for the rest of their lives.

JENNIFER: I know you don’t see the value in this auction that I am attending, my dear. Seems wasteful to spend the millions we’ve acquired thus far on something so extravagant. But this belonged to my dear late ex-husband, and though I am committed to moving on with my life, I do owe it to him and to myself to make sure that his most treasured possession stays with someone who cared so very deeply much about him. The Ice Princess simply belongs with me. I mean us.

Sam: We’re done. All we have to do is wait and see if we were admitted to the auction.

Dante: You okay, Anna?

Anna: Yeah. You know, Luke was so instrumental in bringing duke home, I’d like to think that wherever duke his, he’s smiling knowing that his estate is going to a good cause.

Dante: Hmm. You know, you’re putting up a fortune in crypto. Maybe before we go ahead, you should think about the fact this might not have anything to do with Luke’s death or Victor Cassadine. I mean, you said the inspector was some fanatical true believer of some cause, right?

Anna: Committed to the point of taking his own life. Whatever the inspector believed, he — he thought that his goals were noble and justified to orchestrate this horrible tram car crash that cost so many people their lives.

Sam: Well, the theft of the Ice Princess could have been motivated financially, don’t you think? And not politically?

Dante: Or they go hand in hand. Or maybe Victor was exploiting a true believer for his own cause. I mean, the sale of the Ice Princess could fund Victor’s belief or cause for a lifetime. Not that he let on to having a belief any higher than himself other than his family.

Anna: That we know of.

Marshall: Drew, I know I haven’t given you an answer about the position you offered me. Hope you don’t think I’m stringing you along.

Drew: Hmm. Do you mind me asking what the delay is about?

Marshall: Eh, the band picked up some more gigs, and I started to wonder if being a jazz concierge for Aurora might become a conflict of interest.

Drew: Oh.

Marshall: Last thing I want to do is keep the job from somebody else who might need it more than me.

Drew: Well, we’re still interviewing other candidates. Just keep me posted, okay?

Marshall. Will do.

Drew: Great. Excuse me, guys.

Marshall: You got some nice friends, Curtis. And a really nice partner. [ Laughs ]

Curtis: Yeah. Yeah. I’m a lucky man. In fact, Portia and I were thinking about taking a vacation.

Marshall: Mm.

Curtis: After we settled in the house. And, uh, I guess all that’s gonna have to wait until we get this situation with Trina resolved.

Marshall: You got to take care of your family, man. Got to put them first. Don’t make the mistake I did. So, uh, where were you planning on going?

Curtis: Portia’s always wanted to go to Buenos Aires.

Marshall: Hmm.

Curtis: Ever been there?

Marshall: [ Clears throat ] Ah, yeah. Yeah, yeah, I have. That was a long time ago. I’m sure the city’s changed a lot since I’ve been there. You know what? If you’ll excuse me a second, I got to check out that view.

Curtis: [ Sighs ]

Marshall: Oh, man.

Stella: What exactly do you think you’re doing?

Stella: You really think it’s wise to bepopping those pills so openly?

Marshall: Curtis is already aware of my heart medication. That’s all these are.

Stella: I had to wonder if there’s something else. You’d be taking a big chance that could make the truth come out.

Marshall: I wouldn’t do that, Stell.

Stella: Listen to me, Marshall. I’m in this way too deep to go back on my word to Irene now. And I need to know that this will not blow up in my face. My relationship with Curtis, with my family cannot be collateral damage.

Marshall: Stella, I appreciate all you’ve done for Curtis during my absence. But if anyone is his or TJ’s family, it’s me.

Selina: I was sorry to hear of your divorce from Carly.

Sonny: Don’t do that, Selina. We’re not gonna go there, I’ll tell you that.

Selina: Family is so important. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be a huge disappointment. I have a few in my own family whose loyalty leaves much to be desired. That is why our chosen families are so important.

Sonny: Alright, you know what? This is as good a segue as any. I’m gonna tell you myself, okay? I have found Jason’s successor. Brick is gonna be serving as second-in-command. He’s gonna be doing Jason’s day-to-day management.

Selina: I’m quite fond of him.

Sonny: Yeah. Mm-hmm.

Selina: This is good news. Especially given the rumblings that I’ve been hearing. No doubt you have, as well, about a new family that has been amassing power on the West Coast under the radar.

JENNIFER: Beyond the sentimental value of the ice princess, acquiring it will send a message to the entire underworld that we are a major force to be reckoned with, which will enable us to expedite our program and our operations at a much brisker pace than originally planned. We’ve already expanded through much of the west coast without drawing too much attention from the other families. If I win this auction, it will only be a matter of time before we can start moving east and strike right at the heart of Port Charles.

Anna: So, we placed Victor’s assistant, Johann, in Austria at the time of the tram car crash, and he has shown undying loyalty to Victor, far more than just a salary alone would justify.

Sam: Well, it depends on how big that salary is.

Dante: Maybe we got to figure out what’s near and dear to old Johann.

Anna: Yeah.

[ Computer beeps ]

Sam: Okay.

Anna: Well?

Sam: The crypto account passed the test. We’ve been invited to join the auction of the Ice Princess.

Laura: I don’t want to get into this with you, especially not in public.

Victor: Can you honestly fault me for trying to look out for a family member’s needs, hmm? For — for offering to take care of this problem?

Laura: I know all too well what it means for a Cassadine to handle a situation. I’d like something better for those two kids and for Nikolas.

Nikolas: So you haven’t had a change of heart?

Ava: No. But I will do whatever is necessary to protect those I care about. And that includes protecting you, my love, from your own worst instincts. And if anybody gets kicked to the curb, it’s gonna be Esme, not me.

Nikolas: Esme moving out isn’t an option since you decided to sic Sonny on her. You knew damn well what he’s capable of if he believes someone hurt his family.

Ava: Have you forgotten what I’m capable of? What you’re capable of? Or have you already rewritten our history into some sweet fairytale? You’re so much smarter than this. And honestly, it pains me to see you falling for “poor abandoned waif” act.

Nikolas: So is this you looking out for me and Trina, or is it you keeping your promise to my mother that you would look out for me because I’m so naive and I don’t know better? It’s so insulting.

Ava: Enough. We can go back and forth like this as much as we want. But really it comes down to this. As long as you are choosing to protect Esme, we will not be sharing a bed.

Nikolas: Is that an ultimatum?

Ava: What if it is?

Nikolas: Well, then I’d remind you I don’t respond well to ultimatums.

Sonny: Yeah, Brick mentioned something months ago about the rival family from the west coast. I haven’t heard anything since.

Selina: In my experience, people who can amass power under the radar do the most damage. They’re not our problem today, but one day, they will be.

Sonny: Well, I guess it’s — it’s a good idea that you and I are in, you know, the same corner.

Selina: You have my word that I will keep you in the loop with whatever I hear if you do the same.

Sonny: Deal.

Selina: Good. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Sonny: [ Scoffs ]

Drew: I’m so happy for you guys. I gotta get going, but this place is so beautiful. Bye.

Portia: Bye.

Drew: Good to see you.

Curtis: Yeah, man, I’ll walk you out.

Drew: Thank you, thank you. See ya, guys.

Portia: Before anyone else leaves, why don’t we take a family photo? Our first get-together at the new home?

TJ: That’s a great idea.

Curtis: Sounds good.

TJ: We can use my phone.

Portia: Come on, Trina. Come in. You sit right here. On the chair.

[ Chuckles ]

TJ: You got to get in closer.

Marshall: Alright.

TJ: There we go.

Portia: Oh, wait, aunt Stella. What are you doing? Get over here and get in this picture.

Curtis: Come on and join us, Auntie. Auntie. Aunt Stella. Aunt Stella!

Ava: So that’s it? You won’t listen to reason.

Nikolas: Neither one of us is listening to reason. You’re ignoring evidence and you’re trusting your gut. And I’m trusting mine.

Ava: The way I see it, you’re trusting a girl who torched my car, who stalked and terrorized me. We all know how twisted Esme’s mind is. I trust Trina with all my heart.

Nikolas: I’m not saying Esme’s completely innocent. Far from it. But the evidence is pointing to Trina, not Esme.

Ava: Nikolas, evidence can be planted. We both know that.

Nikolas: Spencer wants to protect Esme. I want to stand by my son. Do not put me in a position where I have to choose you over my son. I’ve already done that once. It didn’t turn out well. Don’t back me into that corner again.

Ava: Well, we have nothing left to discuss.

Nikolas: So that’s it? Nothing has changed since last night? You Came all this way to tell me that you’re not moving back?

Ava: No. I said we won’t be sharing a bed as long as Esme is here. However, Wyndemere belongs to me, too. I’m not gonna let Esme take it away from me. And there are plenty of guest rooms and cottages on the property for me to stay in while I keep an eye on things. At least until you open yours.

Esme: Come on, Spence, let’s just rip off the band-aid and be done with this.

Spencer: I don’t want you to leave.

Esme: I don’t want to leave, but I don’t want to be roommates. I want to be us again.

Spencer: I’m not there yet. But if you stay, we can figure it out. One step at a time.

Victor: I also want more for Nikolas and Spencer, more than I was ever offered by my family.

Laura: If you’re going for sympathy now, you’re really wasting your time.

Victor: I know you think I’m heartless, Laura, but you’re mistaken. I care deeply about what the next generation is gonna have to endure. You and I both want to leave them a better world. We may differ on our methods, but surely our interests are aligned.

Laura: I may need that drink after all.

Victor: No, I-I mean it. I’m deadly serious, Laura. Just think about this possibility. Imagine a world where you and I stop being enemies, and instead we work together toward a common goal.

Sam: The auction is being held at a hotel in French Polynesia.

Anna: Okay, great. Can you send me the address? And I have a WSB alias that’ll get me there undetected. In the meantime, why don’t you have Spinelli help you do a deep dive on Johann, see what you can turn up. I’ll be in touch.

Dente: Okay. Anna, Anna, Anna. You got be careful. You’re going into a den full of millionaires, mobsters, and megalomaniacs.

Anna: I’ll do my best.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door Closes ]

Anna: Valentin, it’s me. Um, I’m going out of town, so I won’t be here when you come back. [ Sighs ] I-I have to be honest that I’m really starting to get worried with the fact that you are completely unreachable. Okay. Bye.

Jennifer: I’ll let you know how it goes. Every detail. Mmm. I’m ready for another.

Bartender: You got it.

Man: S’il vous plaT. Madame’s next drink is on me. Hello. This chair, is it taken?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Curtis: I’m calling 9-1-1.

Willow (to Harmony): Any hope for a civil relationship is dead.

Michael (to Smoltz): The only thing I want to hit you with is an offer.

Alexis: You think I’m gonna agree to that?

Valentin (to Jennifer): I would like nothing more.

Victor (to Laura): I’m more committed than you’ll ever know.

Sonny (to Nina): Defense is easier when you see hit coming.

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Sonny: I’m not asking you for any specifics.

Dante: Okay.

Sonny: I just — when you look into Esme, I just want you to tell me, you know, maybe —

Dante: Okay, but you know I can’t say anything, right?

Sonny: I’m not asking you to.

Dante: Okay, good.

Sonny: But just when you do look, I want you to see the whole picture. You know what I mean?

Dante: Yeah.

Sonny: Hey! Look who we’ve got there. What’s this getup? The wedding already happened?

Brando: Yeah. What’s happening, Sonny?

Sonny: [ Laughs ] Alright. Look at this newlywed.

Dante: Newlywed. I heard. Congratulations. Where was my invite, by the way?

Brando: Ah, it was a short list, Dante.

Sonny: [ Laughs ]

Dante: So, what are you doing? That doesn’t exactly look like gym attire.

Brando: Yeah, no, I’m, uh — I’m actually heading to The Savoy. Big day for my wife.

Sasha: How great did you look ringing the opening bell on Wall Street today, Lucy?

Lucy: Well, now, now, we all looked great, but we also looked gorgeous and powerful and successful. Though I do admit I looked pretty spectacular ringing that bell.

Maxie: I think we looked even better flying home. How great was it one of our investors loaned us their private plane?

Brook Lynn: Unbelievable. Thank you so much, you guys, for including me on the trip and letting me stand up there with you guys when you rang the bell. You guys are a really big deal.

Maxie: We are a big deal. I know you’re not a partner, but nobody would know how fabulous deception is if it wasn’t for you.

Lucy: Exactly. That makes you invaluable.

Maxie: One of the many reasons.

Sasha: It’s been a rough year, ladies, but through it all, we stayed committed to Deception.

Maxie: And now we reap the rewards.

[ All chuckle ]

[ Clattering in distance ]

[ Switch clicks ]

Elizabeth: What do you want?

Man in Shadows: Don’t forget me.

Elizabeth: Who are you? [ Exhales slowly ] Okay. [ Sighs ] Okay, it’s just… one hell of a dream.

Scott: So, why are we eating here instead of Wyndemere? You know how I like that brisk boat ride out there and, you know, the fresh orange juice and the frittatas?

Ava: I stayed in town last night.

Scott: Oh. Is there trouble on Spoon Island?

Ava: Trouble with a capital “E.”

Spencer: Good morning. I was just about to bring this up to your room. How you feeling?

Esme: Tired.

Spencer: You want any breakfast?

Esme: No food. Just…coffee?

Spencer: The usual? Cream and two sugars?

Esme: It’s nice of you to still wait on me, especially now that we know I’m not pregnant after all.

Laura: You know, Finn, I just wanted to say that Elizabeth means a great deal to me, and I’m very glad that she has you in her life, especially with what she and the boys are going through right now.

Finn: Oh, I’m — I’m helping her as much as she’ll let me. Of course, Elizabeth’s first reaction is to try to do everything on her own.

Aiden: Mom, I can’t find my P.E. Clothes.

Elizabeth: Uh, check the folded stack in the laundry room.

Jake: Mom? What are you doing?

Jake: It happened again?

Elizabeth: Jake, don’t.

Jake: “Don’t forget me”?

Elizabeth: I don’t want you to worry about this. No, I’m not a kid anymore. I should know when someone broke in.

Aiden: Someone broke in again?

Elizabeth: I-I-I don’t know what happened. Hopefully, the police will be able to tell us.

Jake: And if they can’t?

Elizabeth: I’ll handle it.

Jake: By yourself?

Elizabeth: I will do anything to protect you and your brothers, even if I have to do it alone.

Jake: But you don’t have to.

Elizabeth: No, wait, wait. Who are you calling?

Ava: My husband has not only invited his son to live with us at Wyndemere, he’s also seen fit to invite Spencer’s now ex-girlfriend.

Scott: The famous Esme?

Ava: You’ve met her?

Scott: No, but my client, Trina, has given me an earful.

Ava: Well, right now, at this very moment, Esme is likely propping her feet up on my furniture and nibbling your fancy frittatas. And best part — she may be nibbling for two.

Scott: Wait a minute. Are you saying that Esme is having a little baby Cassadine?

Laura: What? Oh, for the love of God, please tell me I’ve misheard you.

Esme: Spence, I have a confession to make.

Spencer: What’s that?

Esme: Last night, when the pregnancy test came up negative, I was worried you would kick me out.

Spencer: I told you that I wouldn’t. I know, but that was before we knew the truth, and then once we found out, I —

Esme: I guess I just got scared. Maybe this was a mistake. Maybe I should just leave and take my chances on the mainland with Sonny.

Nikolas: Why would you need to go anywhere?

Brando: Deception’s going public today, so they’re, um, you know, throwing a launch party at the savoy and gonna watch how the stock performs. The celebration’s all day. You — you two should stop in.

Dante: Wow, man, that — that is huge news.

Sonny: You — you must be proud of Sasha.

Brando: Yeah. Man, I, uh — I can’t tell you. And more than anything, I’m just happy to see something good happen for her after all that’s happened. Sasha deserves it.

Nina: Wow. This is an amazing party. How does it feel?

Sasha: Surreal. But good surreal.

Nina: Yeah? Well, get used to it because I have a feeling this is just the beginning.

Felicia: There she is.

Maxie: Hi.

Anna: Aww, so proud. Oh, my gosh.

Maxie: I didn’t do it all on my own.

Anna: Yeah, but no one else here is Felicia’s daughter.

Felicia: Or Anna’s goddaughter, so we don’t care about them quite as much.

Anna: No, taking a company public is a big deal.

Felicia: Yeah, you went from assistant at Crimson to an equity partnership in a company on the New York Stock Exchange. Maxie, I’m in awe.

Anna: Yeah, I’m British. We don’t do awe, but on this occasion —

Felicia: She’s awe. She’s awe.

Anna: [ Laughs ]

Maxie: Well, in that case, to awe.

Felicia: Cheers.

Curtis: Well, I’m honored that you chose The Savoy to launch your IPO.

Gladys: Mm. Well, now, we have a very select group. Uh, with the exception of Brando, almost all of our guests are here.

Brook Lynn: Why is Selina Wu crashing our event?

Gladys: She isn’t crashing. She’s on the list.

Selina: What an auspicious occasion.

Brook Lynn: Ms. Wu, what an honor. How is it that you’re here with us on the guest list?

Selina: All major investors were invited, so here I am.

Curtis: Are you saying that you bought a stake in deception?

Selina: Almost from the beginning. It only took a little patience. When I see a good investment, I go for it.

Laura: Are you saying that Esme is pregnant?

Ava: Mm, only a possibility. At least, that’s what I gathered before I walked out on Nikolas.

Laura: You walked out on Nikolas? What?

Ava: Well, I said either Esme had to go or I did. She’s there, and I’m here, so…

Laura: Oh, my god. What is he thinking?

Ava: I have no idea. But, please, feel free to get all the gory details from your son.

Laura: Believe me, I will.

Scott: I-I kinda almost feel sorry for Nikolas.

Ava: I don’t. Okay, so let’s discuss why I asked you here.

Scott: Okay, well, fire away.

Ava: As my lawyer, I need you to tell me… what am I entitled to if I walk away from my marriage?

Scott: [ Sighs ]

Nikolas: All things considered, you’re better off here.

Esme: Well, the thing is, it turns out I am not pregnant after all.

Nikolas: Well, I won’t tell you how to feel, but I do believe that’s for the best.

Esme: Since I’m no longer carrying Spence’s child, there really is no reason for me to stay.

Spencer: The invitation to stay here still stands.

Nikolas: Esme, I saw how rattled you were yesterday. You deserve to feel safe.

Esme: Thank you so much. I cannot tell you how terrifying that encounter with Sonny was. If you and your uncle victor hadn’t come along —

Nikolas: Well, we did. You’re safe. That’s all that matters.

Spencer: I’m not sure what Uncle Sonny’s intent was, Esme, but I would never let anyone hurt you.

Esme: Really? Despite everything, you still care enough to protect me?

Spencer: And I always will.

Finn: Hey, you okay?

Elizabeth: Yeah.

Finn: I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have left you alone last night.

Elizabeth: Don’t apologize. You deserve a nice dinner with your family.

Finn: Hey, you’re my family, too. All of you. Thank you for calling, Jake.

Jake: Thanks for coming.

Finn: So tell me what happened.

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ] It was the weirdest thing. Laura left, and I went to go upstairs. The lights went out. And I thought I saw someone.

Aiden: You saw who broke into our house?

Elizabeth: I only thought I did, ’cause the next thing I know, I was — it was morning, and I was speaking up on the couch.

Finn: Who do you think you saw?

Elizabeth: I couldn’t make out a face, but the person said, “Don’t forget me.” And then when I woke up, “Don’t forget me” was painted on a piece of artwork on the drafting table. It was still wet. Finn, what if they don’t catch this guy?

Aiden: Is there a way to check for fingerprints?

Jake: Or trace the type of paint?

Finn: Exactly. Smart boys. Alright, now that we have a lead, we need to call in reinforcements.

Sonny: Sasha’s been through a lot, but, you — you know, you deserve to be happy, too.

Brando: I am. I am. I-I mean, look, I-I know what people are saying, that Sasha and I eloped because we needed to distract ourselves from grieving our son.

Sonny: Right.

Brando: You know, m-my own mother thinks all this is too soon.

Sonny: Let me tell you something about your mother. Gladys has a lot of opinions, but the only ones that matter are yours and Sasha.

Brando: Yeah. You know, and for a while, I thought my mom was right, that Sasha and I wouldn’t have a future without Liam.

Sonny: Listen to me. Couples have cracked under a lot less.

Dante: And you know what? No one can tell how they’re gonna react when they’re faced with something unthinkable like that. And you guys have — you guys are there for each other. You’re getting each other through it. It’s great.

Sonny: You guys bring out each other’s strength. That’s a beautiful thing.

Brando: Yeah, I mean, I would love to think that, but, um, you know, Sasha, she’s strong all on her own. You know, at first, I was afraid that she was gonna be in denial, but it turns out I was wrong. Sasha’s just doing it her way.

Lucy: Ms. Wu, oh, we are just so pleased, um, to welcome you to the Deception family, a-and we’re just delighted that you are here today to share in our special celebration. [ Chuckles ]

Selina: The pleasure’s all mine, Ms. Coe.

Lucy: Oh, well, thank you so much. Um, if you will excuse us a minute, I’m gonna take my cohorts, and we’re going to go huddle and mingle. Uh, pardon us.

Curtis: Ms. Wu, you are full of surprises.

Selina: I told you before, call me Selina. And you shouldn’t be surprised that I have varied interests. My grandfather always told me, “Only an unwise farmer plants a single crop.”

Curtis: Your grandfather’s very insightful. In fact, last time you were here, you shared his favorite fable.

Selina: Mm, which begs the question — the money tree I gave you — is it flourishing?

Lucy: Okay, did anybody know that Ms. Wu was buying up shares of Deception?

Maxie: No, absolutely not. She must have invested under a shell corporation.

Brook Lynn: Well, now that the stock is being traded publicly, anyone who can afford it can buy in, including lady gangsters.

Maxie: Wow. You, like, always know the best thing to say.

Brook Lynn: Fine. Well, let’s look on the bright side. If the biggest surprise of the day is Ms. Wu being an investor, then the rest of the day should be pretty seamless.

Maxie: Speaking of surprises, I, um, have someone meeting me here.

Felicia: Oh, my god. Look. The stock is going up.

Anna: And up.

Brook Lynn: What?

[ Chuckles ]

Anna: That’s good.

Austin: Hey, big shot. You look nice. Thank you. Do me a favor. Don’t forget about all the little people who helped you on the way up.

Maxie: I’m sorry. Wait. Who are you?

Austin: Would you, uh… would you allow me to remind you?

Sonny: You know, my dad…he really liked Sasha. He called a “Spitfire.”

[ All chuckle ]

Brando: Yeah. You know, Mike, uh — Mike — Mike really would’ve got a kick out of the fact that Sasha proposed to me.

Dante: She did?

Sonny: What?

Brando: Yeah.

Sonny: She did?

Brando: Yeah.

Sonny: You know what?

Dante: What?

Sonny: The way you and Sam are heading…

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sonny: …She’s gonna be proposing to you.

Dante: Oh.

[ Laughs ]

Dante: Look at that. That is literally saved by the bell. Falconeri.

Brando: Look, I got to head out, so, um, I am literally late for the party.

Sonny: Alright, tell everybody I said, you know… have a good time.

Brando: Yeah, will do.

Sonny: Yeah.

Brando: And, uh, Sonny, I-I know I tell you this all the time, but I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me.

Sonny: You’re my family.

Brando: It’s more than just being related, though. You’ve really been there for me, so if I can ever repay the favor, I’d be honored.

Sonny: Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind. Go. Your wife’s waiting.

Brando: Okay. I’m going. I’m going. I’ll see you all there?

[ Laughs ]

Felicia: Congratulations.

Lucy: [ Sighs ] Thank you. But, oh, oh, for what? I mean, I have no idea. Of course I have an idea. Please. I just love hearing it.

Felicia: For bringing your dream company to life, for taking it public, and ringing the bell on the New York Stock Exchange. And choosing the right outfit to ring it in.

Lucy: Oh, well, thank you very much for all of the above. I have to tell you, it was harder to pick this ensemble than running an entire company and creating it.

Felicia: Oh, but you made the perfect choice.

Lucy: Thank you. Thank you, my friend. Thank you.

Felicia: Yeah.

Curtis: Oh, the money tree is thriving, Ms. Wu.

Selina: As could our partnership. Have you given any more thought to my proposition?

Curtis: I have… and have not changed my mind.

Selina: If you won’t let me host poker games in your back room, there are plenty of other establishments who will.

Curtis: Wonderful. Then I encourage you to pursue one of them. I have made my position abundantly clear.

Selina: Why do I still feel there’s a chance of bringing you on my side?

Brook Lynn: How long has this been going on?

Maxie: Um, not long. It’s new.

Brook Lynn: Like five minutes ago new? Because that’s the only acceptable amount of time to justify you not telling me that you’re dating my arch nemesis.

Austin: Your arch nemesis?

Brook Lynn: Yeah.

Austin: You think so highly of me.

Maxie: I was going to tell you.

Brook Lynn: You know what? I get it. You don’t owe me anything.

Austin: Okay, I think your friend just made us all about her.

Maxie: She’s hurting. She probably thinks I was intentionally hiding this from her.

Austin: Are you? ‘Cause if I’m your dirty little secret, I’m kind of okay with that. It’s kinda hot.

Maxie: You are part of the problem. If you two hadn’t been and remained so antagonistic with each other, I would’ve felt more comfortable telling Brook Lynn about us.

Austin: What can I do to make this right?

Maxie: You can go make peace with her.

Austin: Oh, anything but that.

Dante: Uh, you okay?

Sonny: Yeah, yeah. Why wouldn’t I be?

Dante: Well, I know you’re happy for Brando, but that’s — that’s got to bring some stuff up.

Sonny: Oh, because my marriage failed, you think I can’t be happy for anybody else?

Dante: No. I mean, you should —

Sonny: No, no, wait. But you should know as well as I do, there is life after divorce.

Dante: [ Sighs ] I do know that.

Sonny: Okay. You ready to box?

Dante: I’d love to, but I got to go to work. That was a work call.

Sonny: [ Chuckles ] Okay.

Dante: You’ll have to find someone else.

Sonny: Don’t worry about it. I will find somebody else. Somebody better than you.

[ Both laugh ]

Dante: Come here.

Sonny: Alright.

Dante: Love you.

Sonny: Love you, too, man.

Dante: I’ll see you later.

Sonny: Bye.

Dante: Don’t get knocked out!

Sonny: [ Laughs ]

Esme: Why don’t we, um, spend the day together like we used to?

Spencer: I can’t. I have plans. I’ll, uh — I’ll talk to you later. Father.

Nikolas: Spencer’s transition back to civilian life may take time.

Esme: That’s kind of you. But we both know spence isn’t struggling with being home. He’s struggling with me being in his home.

Nikolas: [ Sighs ]

Laura: Sorry to interrupt.

Nikolas: Mother, I wasn’t expecting you.

Laura: Yeah, I-I see that. Um, I ran into your wife, and I thought that I might stop by.

Nikolas: You saw Ava? How is she?

Laura: Maybe you should ask where she is.

Nikolas: Okay. Where?

Laura: Charlie’s. Meeting with her lawyer.

Scott: Let me understand this. You’re throwing in the towel with Nikolas ‘cause of an unwanted houseguest?

Ava: Esme has taken up residence in my home against my wishes. Can you blame me for walking out?

Scott: Well, is it really about Esme, or are you just looking for a way out?

Brando: What’d I miss, wife?

Sasha: Stock is trading well, husband.

Brando: Yeah?

Sasha: Where have you been?

Brando: I just ran into Sonny and Dante at the gym. They send their congratulations about the company and about us.

Gladys: Brando. [ Gasps ] Oh, they’re lovely. But flowers are unnecessary since I’ve already forgiven you for eloping and leaving me behind. So, really, you shouldn’t have.

Brando: Oh, good, good. Because, uh, I-I didn’t. These are for Sasha.

Sasha: Aww. For you.

Brando: Very gracious, unlike some.

Nikolas: Ava’s seeing a lawyer? About what?

Laura: I can’t speak to that. [ Sighs ] I, uh — I did hear that the Cassadine family might be expanding?

Esme: That’s what I thought, but, um…false alarm.

Nikolas: Did you speak with Ava?

Esme: If you’ll, um, excuse me…

[ Door closes ]

Laura: Thank God she’s not pregnant. At least we avoided that catastrophe.

Nikolas: Mother…

Laura: [ Sighs ]

Nikolas: …Was Ava okay?

Laura: She told me that she walked out on you.

Nikolas: [ Scoffs ] We argued. I told Esme she could stay here without running it by Ava.

Laura: Why would you do that?

Nikolas: Esme needed a safe haven because Sonny’s been intimidating her. He had words with her over this sex tape that’s been making the rounds.

Laura: Yeah, well, Sonny’s not the only one who thinks that Esme is responsible for that. Cam and Joss both think that Esme framed Trina Robinson. And then there’s your wife. Now, if Esme should be afraid of anyone, she should be afraid of Ava.

Nikolas: I’m sorry that Ava’s upset, but I won’t let anything happen to Esme.

Laura: Why are you being so protective of her all of a sudden?

Sonny: Hold on.

Spencer: Hello, Uncle Sonny.

Sonny: How you doing?

Spencer: I’m alright.

Sonny: Oh, man.

Spencer: There you go.

Sonny: You want to hold the bag?

Spencer: Mm-hmm.

Sonny: [ Breathing heavily ] It’s good to see you out of Spring Ridge. How does it feel being a free man?

Spencer: It’s been more complicated than I thought it would be.

Sonny: Yeah, you know, I know how it feels to be away for so long and to come back, trying to get your life on track. You’re gonna do it.

Spencer: Yeah, a lot happened the month that I was inside.

Sonny: You mean when Cameron and Josslyn were taped having sex in my cabin and now that tape has leaked out?

Spencer: Like that.

Sonny: You know what? Now we’re on the subject, we need to discuss your girlfriend, Esme. There’s a lot of things we need to talk about.

Spencer: Yeah, you’re damn right we do. Starting with why you thought it was okay to scare the hell out of her.

Nina: Hey, Curtis. Fantastic party. Hi.

Selina: Hi.

Curtis: Oh, um, Nina Reeves, editor-in-chief crimson. Ms. Selina Wu, entrepreneur.

Selina: It’s good to meet you, Ms. Reeves. I’ve long been a fan of your magazine.

Curtis: You have?

Selina: Of course. How is one to be taken seriously in business if one has no sense of trends or style? Wouldn’t you agree, Ms. Reeves?

Nina: I certainly would. Um, Ms. Wu, I think we have a mutual acquaintance — Sonny Corinthos.

Selina: Yes, Mr. Corinthos has proved to be a valuable friend, and one can never have too many of those. A pleasure to meet you.

Nina: [ Exhales sharply ] What was that?

Curtis: Trouble.

Felicia: Imagine. I used to be so bored with stocks and bonds.

Anna: You think that you and mac are gonna start investing now?

Felicia: Oh, no, no, no. Too risky.

Anna: Says the woman who went to Switzerland on her own to rescue her daughter.

Felicia: [ Chuckles ] Some risks are worth taking. Anna, I’m telling you, I can’t wait to see Victor Cassadine get his.

Anna: I know. Me, too. Tomorrow, we get the bad guy. Today, we…

Felicia: Celebrate.

Anna: Yeah, we do celebrate. Yes.

Felicia: Cheers.

Anna: [ Chuckles ]

Dante: Was the new alarm system armed?

Elizabeth: I disarmed it. The boys kept forgetting and setting it off.

Finn: Patrols are still driving by, right?

Dante: Yeah, they are, but they didn’t report any unusual activity last night.

Aiden: Shouldn’t we call Cam and let him know it happened again?

Jake: No, you heard mom. He’s got enough to deal with right now.

Aiden: Like what?

Jake: Like college stuff. Like girlfriend stuff. Do you want almond milk or regular?

Aiden: I want to feel safe in our house again.

Elizabeth: The dream was bad enough, but now… what if the reason I heard that person in my dream was because… they were right here, standing over me while I slept? Someone was in my house again.

Dante: Yeah, it sounds like it, and that someone is getting bolder.

Maxie: Brando, hey, looking sharp.

Sasha: Yes, he is.

Brando: Thank you, ladies. Likewise.

Lucy: Thank you. I was thinking. Um, today is so special, and I thought maybe the Face of Deception should also be the Voice of Deception.

Sasha: I’m not sure I understand.

Lucy: Well, since everybody’s here, all the guests have arrived and settled in, I would love it if you would perhaps say a few words, make a speech?

Maxie: Yeah, that’s a great idea.

Scott: For reasons that defy logic, you’re in love with Nikolas, and for more obvious reasons, Nikolas is in love with you. He’s crazy about you.

Ava: That’s certainly one way to look at it.

Scott: So, okay, he screws up a few times. Why pull that ripcord?

Ava: Okay, so calling you may have been a bit brash.

Scott: Okay, well, let’s take love out of the equation. I suggest that you hang on to your marital property. Plant your flag.

Ava: Well, Scotty, as always, you have been invaluable. I know exactly what I need to do.

Nikolas: I’m only invested in Esme insofar as she affects spencer.

Laura: Well, now that we know she’s not pregnant and they’re not a couple anymore, she doesn’t affect spencer, and she doesn’t need to be here.

Nikolas: I can’t leave her at Sonny’s mercy.

Laura: [ Sighs ] I seriously doubt that she’s in any real danger from Sonny Corinthos.

Nikolas: If I send Esme away and anything happens to her for any reason, Spencer will feel guilty for the rest of his life. Surely we don’t want that.

Laura: No, you’re right. We don’t want that. But we don’t want your wife to leave you, do we?

Nikolas: It was a rapidly evolving situation. When Spencer found out Esme might be pregnant, do you know who he confided in first?

Laura: Not victor.

Nikolas: You got it on the first guess. Now do you understand why I stepped in so quickly? It seemed like the best solution for everyone involved.

Laura: Did you tell Ava?

Nikolas: She was out the door before I could get that far.

Laura: Okay. Alright, well, maybe I can talk to her later. But don’t you think you should be a little more proactive about salvaging your own marriage?

Nikolas: You’re right. I’ll get right on it. Will you excuse me?

Laura: Mm-hmm.

[ Door opens ]

Esme: There’s some sun today. I’ll go read this outside.

Laura: Not before you hear what I have to say.

Sonny: Esme and I had a chat.

Spencer: In other words, you intimidated her?

Sonny: You’re gonna talk to me about intimidation after you just did time for terrorizing your stepmother and using my daughter Avery as a pawn?

Spencer: Yeah, I’ve made mistakes.

Sonny: And you’re still making them. You’re — you’re defending Esme after what she did to Cameron and Josslyn, even Trina.

Spencer: I don’t believe — I don’t believe that she did any of those things.

Sonny: Okay, well, let’s say it wasn’t Trina. Was it you?

Spencer: Oh, come on. You know that I would never do anything like that to her.

Sonny: Okay, then.

Spencer: Well, you should know that we’ve granted Esme sanctuary on Spoon Island to keep her safe — from you.

Sonny: You think I-I would hurt Esme?

Spencer: No, but she is afraid.

Sonny: Alright, what — what did she exactly say that went down between us?

Spencer: That if my father and uncle victor hadn’t shown up, she doesn’t know what would have happened.

Sonny: Okay, here’s what went down. I was just convincing her to own up to what she did. Victor and Nikolas came, and then she had all these waterworks. Like, it was, like, a bunch of crying and tears everywhere.

Spencer: I don’t think that you would ever physically harm Esme. Okay? I know that. And even if her fears are a little bit unwarranted, I can’t turn my back on her.

Sonny: Okay, h-h-here’s what I want to say to you, okay? Your loyalty should be to the people who have been by your side. You are backing the wrong horse.

Austin: So, how’s Leo?

Brook Lynn: He’s really good. Thanks.

Austin: Awesome. Cards on the table.

Brook Lynn: Okay, so —

Austin: Forgive me. Ladies first.

Brook Lynn: Okay, I don’t like you.

Austin: Great. Can’t come as a surprise that the feeling’s mutual.

Brook Lynn: No, it doesn’t.

Austin: Awesome.

Brook Lynn: Okay, but I do like Maxie.

Austin: So do I.

Brook Lynn: And putting our issues aside, I’ve seen you be a really good friend to her.

Austin: And I’ve seen you be a really good friend to her. So we have that in common. But the thing that we also have in common is that people like Leo, Bailey, they seem to be getting hurt when you and I are gunning for one another. So are you thinking what I’m thinking?

Brook Lynn: Cease-fire.

Austin: Deal.

Brook Lynn: Okay.

Austin: Would you be doing this if I wasn’t with Maxie?

Brook Lynn: Hell no.

Maxie: I love your dress, Mom. It’s great.

Felicia: Thank you.

Brook Lynn: He makes you happy?

Maxie: So far.

Brook Lynn: That’s all I care about.

Felicia: Same here.

Maxie: You like him, right, Mom?

Felicia: So far.

Dante: I’ll have this, uh, checked for prints, and then we’ll have to have you come down and have you prints done, as well, so we can exclude you.

Elizabeth: Yeah, okay, I’ll do that.

Dante: Hey, uh, in the meantime [Sighs] you know, your house has been accessed multiple times with new locks and keys. It might be an idea for you to stay somewhere else — at least until we find this person.

Elizabeth: I can’t do that to my boys. This is their home. They have been through enough.

Finn: You can all stay with me.

Elizabeth: What? No. Finn, you — you don’t even have enough space.

Finn: We’ll camp out. We’ll make it fun.

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ]

Dante: I-I’ll leave you guys to it, okay?

Finn: Yeah.

Dante: And I’ll let you know if I hear anything, alright?

Finn: Thanks, Dante.

Dante: Yeah, of course.

Finn: Okay. Maybe you’re right. Maybe my — maybe my place is not ideal. Uh, okay, how about I book a hotel for you on the boys?

Elizabeth: No, I can’t let you do that. I guess I can ask Laura if the boys can stay with her.

Finn: Okay. Okay, uh, where would you be?

Elizabeth: Far enough away to keep you all safe.

[ Glass clinking ]

Lucy: Hello, everyone. Thank you. Can we gather up a little bit? I just really want to thank you all for being here to celebrate Deception going public today. [ Chuckles ]

[ Applause ]

Lucy: And to commemorate this special occasion, a few words from the Face of Deception, Sasha Gilmore.

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Cheers and applause ]

Sasha: No dream can be realized without hard work, and I work with some of the most dedicated women in the world. Lucy Coe, our founder…

Maxie: Whoo!

Sasha: …Maxie Jones…

[ Cheers and applause ]

Sasha: …And Brook Lynn Quartermaine…

[ Cheers and applause ]

Sasha: …And I think that they would agree this success couldn’t happen without the people standing in this room — the investors, Deception staff, friends and family, as well as those who are… …t hose who, uh, can only be here with us in spirit. To Deception.

Croud: To Deception. To Deception. To Deception. To Deception.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Spencer: You keep telling me that I need to grow up, that I need to protect, not punish the people who love me.

Sonny: Yeah, but Esme is not on that list. I don’t know what game Esme’s playing. I’m trying to figure it out, but I do know it’s all about Esme, and she’s gonna use you and whoever else to get what she wants.

Spencer: That is your opinion, but that’s not how I see her.

Sonny: Alright, if that’s what you think, look, you don’t know Esme like you think you do, and she’s just gonna use you, Spencer.

Spencer: I think I should get going.

Sonny: Alright, be careful, because, you know, I-I-I have made some choices in my life that have — that have hurt so many people that I love.

Spencer: Yeah.

Sonny: And I don’t know if I can get that back. And you are, um, dangerously close to walking in my shoes. Welcome home, nephew.

Laura: I certainly hope you had nothing to do with this video of Josslyn and Cameron.

Esme: Of course I didn’t. Why won’t anyone believe me?

Nikolas: We just have to let the police investigation run its course. In the meantime, I’m keeping an open mind.

Laura: My son has extended his hospitality to you. I hope you won’t betray that trust.

Ava: We already know the answer to that.

Selina: A lovely speech. Are you an investor, Mr. Ashford?

Curtis: Oh, I don’t discuss my portfolio, Ms. Wu, but I’m sure you made a bundle on your shares of Deception. Seems you won’t need to host poker here anymore.

Selina: I’ll be the judge of what I need. And if you agree to my terms, I’ll provide whatever it is that you need.

Maxie: It’s going up again.

Sasha: Nina, what — what does this mean?

Nina: It means that you’re…

Brook Lynn: Insanely rich.

Gladys: That means we are, too.

[ Both chuckle ]

Finn: I was thinking you could stay with me and Violet.

Elizabeth: I can’t. Look at what’s happening. This insanity isn’t about the house. It’s just the place that it’s happening. My family is being targeted, and I don’t know why. And I’m not gonna put my boys or you and Violet at risk. So the best thing is for me to just stay by myself.

Finn: Stay where? Here?

Elizabeth: It doesn’t seem to matter where I go, so I’m just gonna stay put.

Finn: I’m gonna take the boys to school, alright? And then when I get back, we’re gonna talk about this.

Elizabeth: No, Finn, I’ve made up my mind. No one is going to run me out of the house I shared with my husband.

Aiden: I love spending time with grandma, but leaving mom here by herself?

Jake: It’ll be okay. Mom’s tough. And Dante will catch the person who’s doing this.

Aiden: He hasn’t yet. Someone keeps sneaking into our house without getting caught. How does a person do that? Unless… what if it’s not a person at all?

Jake: Of course it’s a person. How else would you explain what happened with mom’s ring and the portrait in Franco’s art studio?

Aiden: Jake… what if it’s Franco?

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Anna: You have my attention.

Nikolas (to Ava): Is that an ultimatum?

Sam (to Dante): We’ve uncovered something.

Victor (to Laura): What exactly did I say that upset you so much?

Esme (to Spencer): … don’t think there’s a path forward for us?

Curtis (to Drew): We’re gonna have to fight like hell until it’s over.

Stella (to Marshall): I need to know this will not blow up in my face.

Sonny: What if I say no?

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Finn: Do I, uh — I look okay? I feel a little, you know… [ Inhales sharply ]

Elizabeth: You look very dapper for a man who’s been sleeping on the couch for the past few nights.

Finn: Are you kidding me? I’m starting to love that couch.

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles ]

Finn: Yeah. Yeah. I noticed Cam wasn’t in his room.

Elizabeth: Yeah, he and Josslyn went to visit Trina. She’s out on bail, and they just want to support her.

Finn: Hmm. I read Joss and Cam’s interview in The Invader. It took a lot of courage to get out in front of this thing and tell their side of the story. That’s a — that’s a pretty great kid you raised.

Elizabeth: Thanks. I agree.

Finn: Mm.

Elizabeth: But this whole thing with the video is far from over.

[ Mug thuds ]

Elizabeth: I’m just glad Cameron and Josslyn’s relationship is so solid and that they don’t have to go through this nightmare alone. And neither does Trina.

Finn: Neither do you. I’ll be right here, by your side, no matter what happens.

Elizabeth: I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Finn: Yeah?

Amy: Oh, my god. I mean, the lyrics, the lyrics and the tune.

Maxie: Okay, Amy, we get it. You like Brook Lynn’s song.

Amy: And I love that Lucy’s exclusively using local talent.

Brook Lynn: [ Chuckles ]

Amy: Speaking of talent…

Brook Lynn: [ Clears throat ]

Britt: Thank you. I owe you.

Terry: You do owe me, big time. I have better things to do than interview someone completely inappropriate to work at this hospital.

Britt: But you agreed to give Brad a chance.

Terry: Which is why you owe me.

Britt: I swear, Terry, Brad’s time in prison has changed him. He’s — he’s grown. He’s matured.

Terry: Not kept any newborn infants from their rightful parents and passed them off as his own?

Britt: [ Sighs ] Please, will you just go into this with an open mind?

Terry: Fine. [ Chuckles ]

[ Knock on door ]

Brad: Dr. Randolph. So great to see you again. I just want to say, you’re even more beautiful than I remember.

Nikolas: Spencer. You okay?

Spencer: Good evening, Father.

Nikolas: You all settled in?

Spencer: Thanks for getting all my things out of storage. My bedroom has been perfectly reconstructed.

Nikolas: Probably because your things were never in storage. Your room’s always been waiting for you.

Spencer: Even after I renounced all things Cassadine?

Nikolas: Even then.

Spencer: So you thought that I’d come crawling back? That I’d cave?

Nikolas: I kept your room intact because you’re my child. A father never gives up on his child. And if Esme is actually pregnant, you’ll learn that soon enough.

Ava: Nikolas, my sweet. Where are you?

Esme: He’s upstairs. Hello, Ava. Rough day?

Ava: What the hell are you doing in my house? Get out of here, before I throw you out.

Finn: You sure you don’t want to come with me to dinner?

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles ]

Finn: Gregory would love to see you.

Elizabeth: This is… oh, thank you. This is Gregory’s first trip back in quite some time. I’m sure he would appreciate some alone time with you and Chase and Violet. And besides, you and I were just getting together when he left town. He’s not really used to seeing us as a couple.

Finn: But he knows we are, because — because I’ve become much better at communicating with him lately.

Elizabeth: Chase told him?

Finn: He would have, but Violet beat him to it.

[ Sighs, laughs ]

Finn: Okay, alright. Well, if you and Laura — you finish up early, then feel free to come on by. I mean, my dad really likes you. In fact, I’m pretty sure he thinks you could do much, much better.

Elizabeth: Well, then, he would be wrong.

Finn: You’re amazing. You know that?

[ Doorbell rings ]

Elizabeth: It’s Laura.

Finn: Mm.

Elizabeth: Hi.

Laura: Hi. Hope I’m not too late. Or too early?

Finn: No, no. Your timing was perfect. I was just leaving. But, you know, if you change your mind and you want to have dinner at the Metro Court, I’m buying.

Elizabeth: No, go, go.

Finn: Are you sure?

Elizabeth: Have fun.

Finn: Okay, alright. I’m leaving.

[ Chuckles ]

Elizabeth: Come in. Thank you so much for coming over.

Laura: Well, I wish I could have gotten here sooner. Tell me, how is Cam holding up?

Elizabeth: Better than I am.

Laura: Oh, sweetie.

Violet: There’s Brook Lynn. Let’s go say hi to her.

Chase: Sure, we can try.

Brook Lynn: Okay, I’m just gonna —

Maxie: What — What — what are you doing?

Brook Lynn: I forgot something downstairs.

Violet: Hi, Brook Lynn.

Brook Lynn: Hi, sweetie! It’s so good to see you. Oh, you look so beautiful.

Violet: I do. We’re having dinner with Grandpa Gregory. I wanted to look special.

Brook Lynn: Well, mission accomplished.

Violet: How’s your baby?

Brook Lynn: Um…

Maxie: Bailey is doing great. Do you want to see some pictures?

Violet: Yes, please.

Maxie: Come over here.

[ Brook Lynn clears throat ]

Chase: I’m sorry about that.

Brook Lynn: Sorry about what?

Chase: I spoke with Violet about Bailey, but she still doesn’t quite get it.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, well, who can blame her? Even we needed a scorecard sometimes.

Amy: What about Chase?

Chase: What about me?

Brook Lynn: Amy, no.

Amy: Oh, come on. He’d be perfect.

Brook Lynn: No, he’s not.

Amy: Uh, I beg to differ.

Brook Lynn: Okay, we’ve been over this, okay? Chase has made it perfectly clear that he doesn’t want to be involved.

Amy: We haven’t even asked him.

Brook Lynn: I did.

Amy: When?

Brook Lynn: Before!

Amy: Where?

Brook Lynn: Not here! Has it ever occurred to you that the entire universe still exists when you leave a room?

Amy: If you took that tone with him, it’s no wonder he said no.

Brook Lynn: I didn’t take a tone with him.

Amy: Do you mind if I ask him, then?

Brook Lynn: Yes, I mind, okay? He doesn’t want to be a part of it, and, frankly, I agree with him.

Amy: [ Scoffs ] Well, then you’re both idiots.

Brook Lynn: [ Sighs ]

Terry: I’m not ready for you yet.

Britt: We’ll just wait outside.

Terry: Thank you.

Brad: [ Sighs ] [ Groans ]

Britt: What was that?

Brad: Sorry. I got nervous. I went for the compliment.

Britt: Okay, well, pull it together. I-I had to beg Terry to even talk to you.

Brad: And for that, I’m eternally grateful.

Britt: [ Sighs ] You have no idea.

Brad: Britt, is this hopeless?

Britt: It’s a long shot. But Terry’s fair, and she promised she would give you a chance to plead your case.

Brad: Like about why I kept Wiley from his family and claimed he was mine and Lucas’?

Britt: No, no, do not say that.

Brad: Okay, then what case? I’ve been in the slammer. “Case” means something entirely different to me now.

Britt: Bradley, you’re going to go in there and tell Dr. Randolph — and please remember to call her Dr. Randolph, not Terry…

Brad: Dr. Randolph. Dr. Randolph. Okay.

Britt: …That you are a kick-ass lab tech who knows his stuff, which makes you the ideal advocate to explain medical tests and procedures to concerned patients.

Brad: Okay. Got it. I can do this.

Britt: Mm-hmm.

Brad: [ Exhales sharply ] Thanks, pretty lady. For everything.

Britt: I’m with you all the way.

Li: Dr. Westbourne? You need to come with me.

Spencer: How did you feel when you found out I was your son?

Nikolas: Shocked. Scared.

Spencer: Great. Thanks.

Nikolas: [ Sighs ] That’s when I found out. The first time that I held you, all of that went away, and in its place, it… there was this love that I’d never experienced before.

Spencer: Those were the days, huh?

Nikolas: I still love you. Never stopped. And if Esme is pregnant, I will be right by your side, if you want me there.

Esme: Oh, there appears to have been a misunderstanding.

Ava: Nope. This is my house. You’re not welcome.

Esme: I’m sorry you feel that way, but I’m not leaving.

Ava: The only question is how much hair you’ll have left on your head when you go.

Esme: You might want to run that by your husband. He invited me to stay.

Ava: He wouldn’t.

Esme: Spence will be staying here, too. We’ll all be one big, happy family.

Ava: You’re lying. Nikolas would never do this without talking to me first.

Esme: Mm. And yet he did.

Ava: My husband may have fallen for this helpless waif act, but I haven’t. I’ll set Nikolas straight. I hope you haven’t unpacked.

Esme: Ava. You seem to be a little bit behind the times, so let me catch you up. You could be a grandmother soon. Well, step-grandmother. Because I just might be pregnant.

Ava: Nikolas!

Elizabeth: Cameron told me the police think Trina Robinson posted the video.

Laura: She was arraigned today.

Elizabeth: It’s impossible. Cameron and Josslyn are her best friends. She would never.

Laura: And from what I know about Trina Robinson, I couldn’t agree more, but Jordan couldn’t ignore the evidence.

Elizabeth: Oh, what, that they found the phone in her bag? Clearly, somebody put it in there just to frame her. I’m sure you know who the kids think it is.

Laura: I do. [ Chuckles ] But I’m afraid I can’t comment.

Elizabeth: No, I know. It’s okay.

Laura: What I can say — I have faith that the PCPD will uncover the truth.

Elizabeth: I hope they do it quickly, because right now, I don’t have it in me to weather another crisis.

Laura: The police haven’t found out anything about who broke in here and why they left the portrait?

Elizabeth: No, no. Apparently, they don’t have much to go on. But on the bright side, we did rule out another suspect.

Laura: Well, that’s good. Who?

Elizabeth: Jake.

Laura: Jake? Why do you think he would do that?

Elizabeth: He and Franco were so, so close, and he wouldn’t be the first kid to object to his mother’s new boyfriend. But also, he’s just… I don’t know. He’s been off lately. A-and I got worried.

Laura: Worried how?

Elizabeth: Well, I felt like he was keeping something from me. Turns out, I was right.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Keys chirping ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

Brad: Li, what are you doing here?

Britt: Uh, I have my meeting with your aunt Selina tonight. But I was expecting her to text me, not send an escort.

Brad: Wow, why didn’t you tell me that was tonight?

Britt: Because I didn’t want you to worry. I know you were stressed about your meeting.

Brad: But I wanted to come with, run interference between you and my aunt.

Britt: It’s fine. I’ll be fine. Mr. Li, is it? We should get going. Uh, where are we going?

Brad: Call me the second it’s over.

Britt: I promise. Good luck.

Brad: Right back at ya.

Amy: You know, Brook Lynn, I’m done with your tone. Detective, explain yourself.

Chase: Uh, well…

Amy: Brook Lynn’s song?

Brook Lynn: There’s plenty of local talent to choose from.

Amy: But Lucy wants to give first dibs to people who’ve performed at The Nurses’ Ball, and detective Chase has.

Brook Lynn: Amy, can we just drop it, okay? He doesn’t want to, so you don’t have to pressure him.

Chase: Brook Lynn, can we…?

Brook Lynn: Yeah, sure. Okay. [ Sighs ]

Chase: I thought we were good.

Brook Lynn: We are. Amy just didn’t realize that you’d already turned me down.

Chase: It’s just, I’m not a professional singer.

Brook Lynn: We don’t have to go over it again, okay? I-I know that you think that singing for Deception would hurt your image.

Chase: I didn’t mean it in that way.

Brook Lynn: Oh, yeah? Then in what totally-secure-with-yourself, don’t-care-what-people-think of-you way did you mean it?

Chase: Okay, maybe I did mean it in that way a little bit, but I have to think about going back on the force. I mean, my suspension’s not gonna last forever.

Gregory: I should hope not.

Chase: Dad?

Gregory: [ Laughing ]

Chase: Hey.

Gregory: So good to see you, son.

Chase: Ohh!

Gregory: Ohh. I’m sorry it’s been so long.

Chase: No, it’s okay. You’re here now. Hey, I want to introduce you to Brook Lynn Quartermaine.

Gregory: It’s alright. I know exactly who she is.

Nikolas: Ava, I am so sorry —

Ava: What the hell are you thinking bringing Esme into my house?

Spencer: It’s father’s house, not yours.

Nikolas: Esme, Spencer, I need to speak to Ava alone.

Nikolas: Fine.

Esme: I hope I didn’t cause any trouble. I never meant —

Ava: We all know what you meant.

[ Door closes ]

Ava: Explain.

Esme: What did I tell you? We’re already coming between your father and Ava.

Spencer: Great. Let’s go.

Esme: Go? Don’t you want to stay and hear the fight?

Spencer: Normally, I’d enjoy nothing more than watching my father’s marriage implode, but right now, we have things to do.

Esme: Such as…?

Spencer: It’s time to take that pregnancy test.

Gregory: You’re the reason my son got suspended.

Chase: Whoa, Dad. I told you I punched Valentin Cassadine. I got angry and I lost control, and I’m responsible for my own actions. Brook Lynn had nothing to do with it.

Brook Lynn: Well, that’s not entirely true. Chase punched Valentin to defend my honor.

Gregory: And pretended to be the father of your child. A child who wasn’t even yours.

Chase: Dad.

Violet: Grandpa!

Gregory: Hey, there she is. How’s my little princess? I’m going to go claim our table.

Chase: I am so sorry.

Brook Lynn: What for? He’s not wrong. Chase, I had everything to do with your suspension. I don’t take accountability for anything in my life, but even I can’t deny that.

Chase: Well, I can deny it, because it’s not true.

Finn: Hey, I’m the last one here?

Gregory: Hey.

Finn: Hey! I missed you! Ahh.

Gregory: It’s good to see you, son.

Finn: You, too, dad. Good to see you, too.

Chase: Brook Lynn, listen…

Brook Lynn: Look, the gang’s all here. You enjoy your family tonight.

Finn: Who’s hungry?

Violet: I am!

Finn: You’re hungry? How about you? You hungry?

Gregory: -Oh, absolutely.

Finn: -Alright, we’re hungry.

Amy: Darn it, my shift’s about to start. I have to go.

Maxie: Bye, Amy.

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Laura: Why would Jake hide the fact that his grandparents had reached out to him?

Elizabeth: He thought I would be angry if I found out. And truthfully, I’m furious, but not with Jake. My parents went behind my back, contacted him directly, without my knowledge, without my permission. Do you think I’m overreacting?

Laura: No. No. I think you have every right to be angry. You know, I’ve known Jeff for so long. I’ve just never understood why he and your mother don’t seem more interested in having a relationship with you and the boys.

Elizabeth: I’ve tried to come to terms with my parents’ choices. I mean, they’ve sacrificed a lot in pursuit of a higher calling. They’re worried about the world, just not about their daughter.

Laura: The hell with the world. You’re their daughter. It just makes no sense.

Ava: I just came from Trina’s arraignment. My Trina, in court because of that Esme.

Nikolas: There’s no proof.

Ava: Proof?! Are you seriously going to stand there with a straight face and talk to me about proof? You and I have done a lot of things. Is there proof? No. But we still did them.

Nikolas: You’re right. Maybe Trina didn’t do this, but that doesn’t —

Ava: Oh, please, Nikolas. Please tell me that you’re not falling for that helpless act of hers.

Nikolas: Esme is in danger.

Ava: Oh, God.

Nikolas: Sonny’s goons snatched her right off of the street, in front of Charlie’s.

Ava: So?

Nikolas: So, you know better than anyone how dangerous Sonny can be.

Ava: Yes, I do. And that’s precisely why I asked him to take care of Esme.

Spencer: Hey, unh-unh. Wrong room. Bathroom’s two doors down.

Esme: I need a second.

Nikolas: You’ve been putting this off for days.

Esme: This is a huge deal, Spence. What if I am pregnant?

Spencer: Esme, we’ve talked this to death. Just take the test.

Esme: Maybe I don’t want to take the test, because if I find out that I’m not pregnant, I could be at Sonny’s mercy again.

Spencer: Please. Uncle Sonny didn’t hurt you.

Esme: He said — he said he could make me disappear, so yes, I have been stalling, because no matter what this test says, my life is gonna change. I mean, if it’s negative, I’ll be all alone in the world again. And if it’s positive, you and I will be tied to each other forever.

Terry: Take a seat. Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Brad: Oh, I’m just, uh, grateful for the opportunity.

Terry: The opportunity to be an orderly?

Brad: Uh, well…

[ Door closes ]

Brad: Look, I-I know I can never work in a lab again, but Britt — Dr. Westbourne and I talked about me being a patient advocate.

Terry: And here I thought this was a general interview.

Brad: Uh, yeah, that’s — that’s fine, too.

Terry: Okay, Mr. Cooper, I’m going to level with you. I do not trust you enough to let you advise patients. If I were to sign off on hiring you, and that is a massively big if, orderly’s the only job I’d consider.

Brad: If I may —

Terry: Mm-hmm.

Brad: Now, if you look at my old performance evaluations, you’ll see that when I ran the lab, I was consistently praised for my efficiency.

Terry: Well, lab tests take less time when you’re falsifying the results.

Brad: I made mistakes, and I’ve paid for them. I’ve served my time, and I-I’m ready to start over. And I was just hoping that, even with what you know about me, you might still believe in second chances.

Selina: Good evening, Dr. Westbourne.

Britt: Ms. Wu. And here I thought this place was popular.

Selina: I wanted us to have privacy, so I bought out the entire restaurant.

Britt: Oh. Better and better.

Selina: Problem?

Britt: No. It’s just been a night of surprises. Private dining, a personal escort. Here I was expecting a text, and instead… uh, I guess I’m just finding it all a little excessive for a friendly dinner?

Selina: But we are not friends.

Britt: No, I guess we’re not. But that’s what this dinner is all about, right? To get to know each other? For Brad’s sake.

Selina: No, Dr. Westbourne, that’s not what’s happening here.

Elizabeth: This all doesn’t sound petty to you? Like, “I know you’re saving orphans and refugees, but pay attention to me”?

[ Both chuckle ]

Laura: Honey, no. Look, I-I don’t want to minimize the good that Jeff and Carolyn are doing in the world, but I’ve seen it, you know? Every time your parents miss another milestone in your life, I see how much it hurts you. Weddings, births, deaths. You needed them to be there with you, and they weren’t.

Elizabeth: Thank you for saying that. And thank you for verifying that I’m not this awful, petty person I think I am.

Laura: No. Oh, my goodness. I understand your pain. I really do. But it worries me a little that holding on to all of this ill will, that could be hurting you now.

Elizabeth: So I should just let it go? I mean, really, I thought I had, but now here they are, talking to my kid.

Laura: This is just a suggestion, but if Jeff and Carolyn are reaching out now, maybe this is the time to let them back into your life. Not for them. For the kids. And for you.

Violet: Thank you.

Finn: Thank you.

Violet: Let’s go wash our hands before dinner.

Finn: You’re right. They’re absolutely filthy. Bring Sophia. We’ll wash her hands, too. Let’s go.

Gregory: So, how have you been occupying your time —

Chase: What the hell was that, dad? What was what? Why were you being so rude to Brook Lynn?

Gregory: Rude? How? By — by stating the facts? She admitted it was her fault you were suspended.

Chase: Okay. You want facts, Dad? I’ll give you facts. Fact — Brook Lynn was trying to pull one over on Valentin. But fact — Peter August is a very dangerous person, and Brook Lynn was risking her life for a child.

Gregory: That’s a bit of an exaggeration, don’t you think

Chase: He gladly would have killed her. Dad, he was the one who poisoned me. But Brook Lynn faced her fears and the wrath from Valentin and her family to keep Maxie’s little baby safe. And the whole time, she was falling for this little girl that she knew she would have to give back. So you want facts, Dad? There you go.

Gregory: Son, I have to ask… do you have feelings for Brook Lynn?

Chase: Brook Lynn and I are friends.

Gregory: That’s not what I asked.

Chase: Come on. You’re judging someone you don’t even know.

Finn: So, uh, sweetheart, what do you want to eat?

Violet: I want to know why Uncle Chase was yelling at Grandpa.

Gregory: It’s okay, honey. Your uncle and I were just having a discussion.

Violet: Discussion? That means quiet yelling.

Britt: Why did you want to talk to me?

Selina: I want what’s best for Brad.

Britt: So do I. Is this about the job? Look… I know Brad appreciates your job offer, but he really wants to work at G.H. again. It’s important for Brad to build a new life on his own terms so he’ll succeed after being in prison.

Selina: You consider menial labor at a hospital a new life? Success?

Britt: He’s owned up to his mistakes. He just wants to turn his life around, and we both know he can’t do that working for your organization.

Selina: What do you know of my organization?

Britt: Only what I’ve read in the paper.

Selina: Brad looks to you for guidance.

Britt: We look to each other. We’re best friends.

Selina: Which means Brad will listen to you, and you will listen to me.

Britt: And why would I do that?

Selina: Because I knew your father.

Esme: If it turns out that I am pregnant, then everything I thought about how my life would be just goes out the window. And if I’m not, I could have a mob boss after me.

Spencer: I can protect you from Sonny.

Esme: But only if I’m pregnant.

Spencer: Regardless.

Esme: Spence, what are you saying?

Spencer: That you can stay here at Wyndemere, no matter what the test says.

Esme: Do you mean it?

Spencer: I promise.

Esme: [ Sighs ] Thank you, spence. Thank you.

Spencer: Now it’s time we find out the truth.

Nikolas: You sent Sonny after Esme? She’s just a kid.

Ava: That kid blew up my car. That kid thought nothing of using my dead daughter’s memory against me. That kid is a monster.

Nikolas: I know what she did, but —

Ava: But nothing! And I don’t want to hear about how she did it for Spencer. That girl is responsible for her choices and her actions, and now she’s responsible for humiliating Josslyn and Cameron and for trying to destroy Trina’s life.

Nikolas: Well, Trina will have a day in court. Sonny won’t give Esme the same courtesy.

Ava: Nikolas, I am telling you, it would never occur to Trina to make a sex tape of her friends, let alone send it to everybody at PCU. Whereas Esme has already proven she’s capable of anything.

Nikolas: If Esme is pregnant —

Ava: Oh, God! That is the oldest trick in the book. Please tell me you don’t believe that.

Nikolas: Esme isn’t claiming to be pregnant. She’s just late. What? Spencer and Esme are two college kids having sex. Are you saying there’s no possibility that Esme could be pregnant?

Ava: What I’m saying is, pregnant or not, I don’t want Esme in this house. And after what he’s done, I’m not so crazy about having Spencer here either, but he’s your son. Esme, on the other hand, has got to go. So, what’s it gonna be?

Nikolas: I’m sorry, Ava, but I’ve made my decision.

Spencer: Well?

Esme: It’s not an instant result. You have to wait five minutes.

Spencer: Where’s the test?

Esme: It’s on the sink. It has to stay flat. If you move it, the results could be compromised. It says so right here.

Spencer: Fine. We’ll wait together, and we will look at the test together.

Brad: I’m ready to prove that I can be trustworthy again. Or at all. And if orderly’s the only option, then orderly it is. Alright? I’ll clean up after patients, push wheelchairs, do whatever it’s gonna take.

Terry: Well, Mr. Cooper, I have to say, you’ve made a better impression than I expected.

Brad: [ Chuckles ] Let’s hear it for low expectations.

Terry: I would have to check with Dr. Jones, make sure his ex-husband working here wouldn’t upset him.

Brad: Please tell Lucas I would do my utmost to make sure our paths don’t cross.

Terry: Well, those are all the questions I have.

Brad: Great. So…?

Terry: We’ll let you know.

Brad: Thank you for your time.

Terry: I’ll walk you out.

Brad: Of the building?

Terry: Of my office.

Brad: Right. Thank you. Thanks again. [ Sighs ] That could have gone better.

Amy: You!

Brad: Hello, Amy.

Amy: What are you doing here?

Brad: I…

Amy: Answer the question, Brad. What are you doing lurking around Dr. Randolph’s office? What are you up to?

Brad: I had an in–

Amy: Security! Security!

Violet: Daddy, can we order some apps?

Finn: Yeah, we can…

Maxie: I’m just saying, it sounded like Chase was defending your honor.

Brook Lynn: Oh, good God, Maxie. You got to lay off the romance novels and start seeing someone for yourself. Look, now that Peter is finally dead, you can get back to your own life.

Maxie: Actually, about that…

Brook Lynn: Excuse me for interrupting, Ms. Quartermaine, but, uh, it would seem I owe you an apology.

Brook Lynn: An apology for what?

Gregory: I made some assumptions about you without having all the facts. Rest assured, my son has straightened me out. Please forgive my rudeness.

Brook Lynn: Of course. You were just looking out for your son, doing what any good parent would do.

Brook Lynn: Thank you. Just don’t let it happen again. I’m kidding. I’m kidding. [ Laughing ] I’m kidding.

Gregory: [ Chuckles ] I’m looking forward to getting to know you better.

Britt: Lots of people knew my father. He was quite literally infamous. I don’t remember him having any associations with the Wu’s.

Selina: So Faison took you into his confidence?

Britt: Not really. But there was a time we were closer.

Selina: I know. You traveled with Faison for several years before the authorities caught up with you in 2017.

Britt: I don’t particularly enjoy going down memory lane when it comes to my father. So what does this have to do with your mistaken belief that I’ll manipulate Brad for you?

Selina: Because I know what you and Cesar were doing in 2016.

Selina: You and your father were very busy in Lisbon back in 2016, weren’t you? Such a fascinating story. One the WSB and others closer to home would love to hear.

Britt: My father and I traveled all over. You’ll have to be more specific.

Selina: Mm. I don’t think I do.

Britt: You’re either bluffing or you’re fishing.

Selina: Maybe. But imagine for a moment that I’m doing neither. Imagine that I have all the proof I need to send you back to prison, for good this time.

Britt: What do you want?

Selina: I have plans for Bradley, and changing bedpans isn’t part of this. This is where you come in. You will keep Brad on the right path. The challenge, Dr. Westbourne, is that while you’re pulling Brad’s strings, he’ll never know that I’m pulling yours.

Amy: What are you after? Are you trying to steal records?

Brad: No. I had a job interview.

Amy: [ Scoffs ] Security!

Brad: [ Sighs ]

Terry: What is going on?

Amy: I caught Brad trying to sneak into your office.

Brad: I told you, I had an interview.

Amy: You’re a lying liar who lies. I don’t know who you bribed to get out of prison, but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before you do something to get yourself thrown back in.

Terry: Nurse Driscoll. Lower your voice.

Amy: I don’t know why you’re mad at me. Brad’s the one —

Brad: Who is leaving. I’m leaving. Dr. Randolph, thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I sincerely hope we can work together again.

Amy: Fat chance!

Terry: Amy! That was entirely unprofessional.

Amy: [ Scoffs ] Brad deserves every word I said to him, and then some. Please, Dr. Randolph, you can’t let him work here.

Terry: I can if I want to.

Amy: Look, you’re new at the hospital.

Terry: I have been here for four years.

Amy: Four years?

[ Both chuckle ]

Amy: Time really does fly, doesn’t it? Even so —

Terry: Nurse Driscoll. Hiring staff is my decision, not yours.

Amy: But you missed Brad at his worst —

Terry: Nurse Driscoll. Please get back to work.

Ava: I see. So we’re not even gonna talk about this?

Nikolas: Are you actually interested in talking? Because it sounds to me like you’re making demands.

Ava: If Esme is pregnant, and that’s a really big if, Sonny won’t hurt her. She’ll be fine. And if she’s lying again? Sayonara, Esme. Set her adrift in the launch, and if she makes it to shore, let Sonny do his worst.

Nikolas: I can’t believe that I’m hearing this.

Ava: What about my position on this should even remotely surprise you?

Nikolas: That you, of all people, would be sending Esme to her fate with Sonny.

Ava: Sonny sees the situation a lot more clearly than you do. Now, understand this. Either Esme goes, or I go. Fine.

[ Timer beeps ]

Esme: Spence, if it’s negative, will you really let me stay here?

Spencer: I said that I would.

Esme: I’m so scared. Please tell me you’ll protect me from Sonny.

Spencer: I promise.

Esme: Thank you. Okay, then. Let’s find out if we’re having a baby.

Brook Lynn: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. So, wait, wh-what were you going to tell me before?

Maxie: What?

Brook Lynn: Yeah, before Chase’s dad came over. You were gonna say —

Maxie: That sure was something, wasn’t it? The way Chase stood up to his dad for you?

Brook Lynn: Yeah, of course he did. Chase always goes to bat for his friends.

Maxie: No, wait. Are you sure that’s all that is?

Gregory: I’m really looking forward to our next tea party. I can’t wait to hear all about what you’ve been up to.

Violet: Me and daddy have been having a lot of sleepovers at aunt Elizabeth’s.

Gregory: Is that right?

Finn: Mm. Yeah, we’ve been, uh, staying at Elizabeth’s a few nights a week, uh, in — in case…

Gregory: More problems?

Finn: No, no. Not lately. I’m kind of hoping the excitement is over.

Elizabeth: Thanks for the talk.

Laura: Oh, anytime. You take care of yourself, now.

Elizabeth: I’ll do my best. Love you.

Laura: Love you, too.

Elizabeth: Night.

Laura: Night.

[ Door Closes ]

[ Thud ]

Elizabeth: What do you want?

Man in shadow: Don’t forget me.

Elizabeth: Who are you?

Elizabeth: Okay. [ Sighs ] Okay. [ Exhales deeply ] That was one hell of a dream.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Maxie: To awe!

Brook Lynn: You don’t owe me anything.

Curtis (to Selina): I have made my position clear.

Finn (to Elizabetha and the boys): We need to call in reinforcements.

Scott (to Ava): Is there trouble on Spoon Island?

Esme (to Spencer): I have a confession to make.

Laura: Telle me I’ve misheard you.

Nina (to Sasha): This is just the beginning.

Brando (to Sonny): If I can ever repay the favor, I’d be honored.

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Curtis agrees to allow Salina Wu to host occasional high stakes poker games at the Savoy if she gives him Marshall’s witness protection program file as well as his sealed criminal records.

Scotty asks Sonny to be a character witness for Nina but will Sonny side with Nina or Michael? Curtis agrees to be a character witness for Nina as she tries to get visitation rights with Wiley.

Harmony finally meets with the mystery person calling and texting her which turns out to be Neil’s brother Brenden. Brendan tells Harmony that she read Neil’s patient file on her. Brendan tells Harmony that he knows that Willow isn’t her daughter…that Willie’s real mother is Nina Reeves because Nina had twin girls and one was given to her and the other was put up for an illegal adoption. Brendan tells Harmony he wants money or he will tell Nina the truth.

Valentin puts the Ice Princess Diamond into Jennifer Smith’s hotel safe and close the safe before Jennifer catches him. Anna arrives with a WSB agent and they arrest Jennifer for stealing the Ice Princess Diamond and killing Luke. Jennifer insists the diamond was planted there by a French submarine captain. Anna and Felicia believe Jennifer’s story and set out to find the captain unaware that the captain is Valentin.

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Victor tries to persuade Laura that all he cares about is his family. Smolz persuades Alexis to consider his next story idea by telling her he won’t sue her for stealing the revenge porn story from him. Smolz also agrees to drop the charges against Michael for punching him in the face because Michael is going to give him the exclusive story on why the Corinthians family are in conflict with Nina.

Nina tells Sonny she petitioned the court for visitation with Wiley and Michael and Willow will receive the official papers letting them know about the petition today. Sonny and Nina talk about the visitation situation with Wiley. Sonny is sure that Michael and Willow will see she is a good person. The long talk leads to several kisses between Sonny and Nina until Sonny is interrupted by a business call.

Harmony goes to a job interview with Carly at the Metro Court. Harmony tells Carly she tried to persuade Willow to let Nina see Wiley. Carly is impressed by Harmony’s honesty and a recommendation from Alexis. Carly tells Harmony to fill out an application online and she will find her a job at the Metro Court.

Aunt Stella is taken to the hospital, and after being examined, the doctor tells her she had a panic attack. Aunt Stella calls Marshall and tells him not to tell Curtis the truth about his past.

Valentin manages to charm Jennifer Smith and she takes him to her hotel room. Jennifer takes a, shower and Valentin breaks into her hotel room safe but she comes out of the shower and catches him with the safe open.

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GH Update Wednesday, April 6, 2022

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Drew dropped by Curtis and Portia’s new home for a small housewarming party. After Drew said hello to everyone, Drew and Curtis broke away from the group to chat. Drew saw Trina come into the living room, and asked how things had been going. Curtis explained that Trina had a lot of support, but she couldn’t seem to get past the impasse in her relationship with Spencer..

Drew and Curtis’ conversation shifted to Marshall. Curtis admitted that he had reached out to both Jordan and Sonny for assistance to try to get Marshall’s sealed records, but both had turned him down. Drew thought it had been for the best, especially with Sonny, because Curtis didn’t want to owe the mob any favors. T.J. checked in on Trina and she opened up about the frustration she felt over being falsely accused of betraying her friends. T.J. empathized because he had a similar experience when he was Trina’s age. Trina spoke of the unfairness of having your life spiral out of control when you haven’t even done anything wrong.  Stella seemed to admit that she thought Curtis and Portia had moved in far too soon.  Portia made it known that she had learned her lesson about taking things slow and had recently decided to grab onto her happiness and never let go.  There is a moment where Stella seems a bit off.  Portia notices it, but Stella explains it away as just being lost in thought.  Moments later, Marshall arrives. Curtis was surprised to see his father, but T.J. stepped forward and explained that he had invited Marshall to the gathering, since it was mostly family. After Marshall exchanged greetings with everyone, decided to talk to Drew about the job offer that Drew had made him by explaining he has been doing multiple gigs and didn’t want to take a job away at Aurora Media from someone who had a greater need for it.

After Drew walked away, Curtis asked his father if he had ever visited Buenos Aires by pretending that Curtis and Portia were thinking about a trip to the city. Curtis was curious if Marshall had ever been there. Marshall acknowledged that he had been, but it had been quite a while. Uncomfortable with the topic, Marshall excused himself to check out the view outside. Stella joins Marshall on the terrace.  Stella saw a prescription bottle in Marshall’s hand and angrily confronted him about popping pills, but he assured her it was heart medication. Stella warned Marshall that he had been taking a big chance and that the truth might get out, but he assured her that he would not let that happen. Stella conceded that she was in way too deep to go back on her word to Marshall, but she wanted Marshall to promise that he would not let things blow up in her face. Stella did not want to jeopardize her relationship with her family. 

Portia checked on Trina. Trina admitted that the look on Spencer’s face when he’d confronted her in the interrogation room had hurt deeply. Portia told Trina she knew it hurt, but it also taught her who her true friends were. Trina explained that she didn’t even think Spencer believed she was guilty, but it was the only way Spencer was able to accept his nightmare of a relationship with Esme. Trina admitted she truly believed Spencer wanted to do what was right, but he always seem to take the easy way out.

Portia suggested that everyone gather for a family photo. Stella’s expression was filled with concern again. Portia called Stella over, but seconds later, she collapsed.

At the gym, Spencer was working out when Sonny emerged from the locker room. Spencer asked if his uncle intended to continue his lecture, but Sonny promised he’d said everything he had to say. After Spencer left, Sonny smiled to himself.

A short time later, Selina entered the gym. Sonny made it clear that the gym was his private space and not a place to conduct business. He advised Selina to make an appointment, but she admitted that Jordan had been breathing down her neck. Selina worried about how it would look if she were spotted at Sonny’s office. She said she thought the gym was a better idea, since it was a public place. Selina explained that she wanted to expand in Port Charles by getting into the gambling business. She reminded him that it wouldn’t conflict with any of his businesses in any way. Sonny was not pleased because Selina had never mentioned gambling when she had asked Sonny for access to the docks.  Selina assured Sonny that he would get a cut of the profits. Sonny reminded Selina that he expected her to stick to his original terms because he did not want drugs moved through his territory. Selina and Sonny shook hands on it.  Afterwards, Selina mentioned that she had heard about Sonny’s divorce, but Sonny refused to discuss it. However, he did tell Selina that Brick had been selected as Jason’s successor. Selina was pleased, and she admitted that the timing was good because she believed there to be a new crime family in Port Charles.

At Wyndemere, Laura broached the subject of the sex tape and hoped that Esme had nothing to do with the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Esme denied any involvement and was frustrated that no one believes her. Nikolas suggested they let the investigation run its course. Laura warned Esme not to betray the trust that Nikolas had extended when he had opened his home to Esme. “We already know the answer to that,” Ava said from the doorway. Nikolas was surprised by his wife’s unexpected return. Ava explained that she’d had a change of heart, “This is my damn house, too,” she said. Esme was clearly filled with rage, Laura suggested that both she and Esme step out to give Nikolas and Ava some privacy. Ava agreed because she didn’t want to get the “mother-to-be” all worked up in her delicate condition. Esme informed her that the pregnancy had been a false alarm. After Laura and Esme left, Nikolas insisted that — despite what Esme had done — Esme did not deserve to be on the receiving end of Sonny’s wrath. Ava accused Esme of being a liar, a criminal and a master manipulator who had framed Trina. Ava insisted that Trina was practically her daughter, and Ava would never be okay with Esme living at Wyndemere. However, Ava refused to let Esme, who she referred to as a “sociopath” drive her from her own home. Nikolas was disappointed that Ava hadn’t had a change of heart about Esme. Ava informed Nikolas that she intended to move back in, but she would not be sharing a bed with Nikolas until Esme was out. Ava intended to keep her eye on things until Nikolas could see the truth about Esme.

At the Metro Court restaurant, Victor read a text message that said, “Get it done. There’s too much at stake.” He put his phone away when Johan joined him. Victor explained that he would be leaving town for a couple of weeks and that he needed Johan to keep an eye on everything. Victor insisted it was a business trip, and he doubted that anyone would notice he was gone. 

Victor saw Laura arrive at the bar and asked to buy her a drink.  She declined the offer. Victor realizes during their conversation that while their methods were different their goals were similar for their families.  He asked Laura to imagine a world where they were no longer enemies and instead worked together for a common goal.

Anna knocks on the door of Sam’s penthouse.  Sam and Dante had been waiting for Anna because they had news for her. Dante and Sam believed they had uncovered proof that Luke had been murdered. Sam revealed that Spinelli had been monitoring the dark web ever since Drew’s run-in with Victor on the docks. Dante didn’t think it was a coincidence that Luke had been murdered, Victor had returned, and the Ice Princess diamond had been stolen. Anna agreed that the events had to be connected.

Sam pulled an auction up on her laptop, and Anna read about “the world’s largest uncut diamond.” Anna was certain it was the Ice Princess, and she agreed with Dante and Sam that the seller was likely Luke’s killer — who would lead them straight to Victor. Sam explained that to gain entry to the auction, they would need to show that they could participate in the bidding. Anna realized that Sam was right. Anna confided that Duke Lavery had left Anna a sizable inheritance, but she had never touched the money because of the ambiguous ways that Duke had accumulated his wealth. Anna decided to use the cryptocurrency to secure a place in the auction. Sam went to work setting everything up. In the hallway, Anna called Valentin, but the call went to voicemail. Anna explained that she had to leave town, but she was concerned because she hadn’t been able to reach him.

In French Polynesia, Jennifer Smith sat at a table on the beach, sipping a tropical drink as she spoke to a mystery person on the phone.  Jennifer ended the call and ordered another drink. Suddenly, Valentin approaches her table. He was dressed in a white naval uniform and sporting a mustache. He addressed her in French then switched to heavily accented English as he offered to buy her a drink and asked if he could join her.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, April 6, 2022

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Curtis and Portia have a housewarming party with just family and Drew. Aunt Stella wants Marshall to assure her that Curtis and T.J will find out that she knew he was alive all these years. Aunt Stella remembers taking Curtis and Jordan’s divorce papers and later she collapses shortly before taking a family picture.

Sonny and Salina Wu make a deal to let Salina start a gambling operation in Port Charles as long as the gambling isn’t a cover to bring drugs into Port Charles.

Dante and Sam tell Ana that Spinelli discovered that the ice princess diamond is being auctioned in French Polynesia. Ana uses the money Duke left her to get an invitation to the auction. Ana heads to French Polynesia unaware that Valentin is also there undercover.

Trina is hurt that Spencer doesn’t believe in her innocence but Portia tells her its part of growing up to learn that sometimes people you believe in don’t believe in you. Spencer asks Esme to stay with him and maybe if they take things slowly they can get their relationship back to where it used to be.

Ava tells Nikolas that they won’t be sleeping in the same bed while Esme is staying in the house but she will be staying at Wyndamere until he comes to his senses and throws Esme out of the house.

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