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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Sighs ] Okay. Oh. Alright.

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[ Exhales sharply ] Okay.

[ Knock on door ] Oh. Oh. Come in! Good morning. Good morning. Carly corinthos? That’s me. You must be… rebecca diamond, esquire. I’m here to discuss your divorce. Britt! Nina. Hey. Britt. I take it you’ve heard. Uh, that carly and sonny broke up? Yeah, who hasn’t? So tell me, how’d you do it? Hello. Can I help you? We’ve met. I’m one of your freelancers. Smoltz, right? You remembered, yeah. I sent you a bunch of pitches, but I haven’t heard back. Check your e-mail. Huh? Oh, there you are. You didn’t take any of them. Alexis: No.

[ Sighs ] And here’s why. See, we have declared a moratorium on aliens invading the government, on severed heads in carry-ons, and, you know, celebrity sex lives, that sort of thing. Got it, not a problem. I’m here because I have a scoop. Crop circles? Classic noir love triangle involving the mafiosi and high-fashion. Worlds collide as nina reeves invades the marriage of sonny and carly corinthos. Boom. Hey. There something on your mind? The louvre, the eiffel tower, and the arc de triomphe. Willow, we will get to paris, even if I have to smuggle you.

[ Chuckles ] Which you might have to if I still don’t have a passport. Maybe we can get an update. Willow: Mom. Willow. Hey. Um, I would love to stop and chat, but I’m just in a hurry. Wait. You can’t spare a few minutes for your daughter? Wish I could. I’m sorry. I’m just so — I’m busy. Well, we’re all busy, but how hard is it to track down your daughter’s birth certificate? Hi. Look who’s awake.

[ Chuckles ] Hi. Hi. You seem to be doing better. I’m ready to get back to work, tracking peter and finding our granddaughter. Epiphany? No. She says no. I’ll be back. You make sure he stays in this bed.

[ Monitor beeping ] Have you heard anything? Have they found peter yet?

[ Sighs ] Peter’s still on the loose.

[ Both sigh ] And he’s taken a hostage. Please tell me it’s not anyone I know. Looking at her, you’d never know everything she’s been through. First, her psycho father kidnaps her from right under us, and then drops her at a firehouse then gets away with maxie. We just — we have to assume that maxie convinced peter to leave bailey behind and then agreed to go in her place. I’m just glad that felicia and mac have entrusted us with her for the last two nights, but now that mac’s on the mend… we always knew we were just a placeholder until maxie could be with her daughter again. First, they have to find her. What if maxie’s gone for good? We need to find peter so the authorities never do. Understood? Yeah, and I’ll expect a progress report soon, which means I expect some progress.

[ Knock on door ]Yep, coming. Where is she? I’m sorry, dr. Gatlin-holt. I’m rather busy at the moment. I’m gonna ask you one more time — and only one more time — where did your pal peter take maxie?

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I promise you, willow, I’m doing everything I can. Well, then, what’s the holdup? Well, it’s like, you know, going to the dmv, but times 1,000 is what it’s like trying to get something out of the hall of records and — and we moved state to state, so… well, maybe this will help. I looked into it myself. Oh, looked into it how? I contacted all the hospitals in clairbourne county, but there was no record of any birth certificate. And I contacted somebody at the state department. State department? Yeah, they’re gonna do a global search, and that will — you know what? I actually have to go to my appointment, and I’m late already. It was good to see you. Wait, mom, if you could just give us the name of the doctor, that…would be great. I can’t believe it’s this hard to track down my birth certificate. Assuming your mom is even looking for it. You don’t believe her? Do you?

[ Beeps ] You’re recording this? It helps prevent misunderstandings. It also allows me to keep thorough track of my client’s wish list. Wish list? Houses, jewelry, other valuables, your portion of the portfolio, other assets, some of which may be offshore. Oh, and, of course, the children. Ms. Diamond, I thought I made myself perfectly clear on the phone. I invited you here just to go over my options. Is that your polite way of saying you’re not ready to divorce your husband? Britt: Last night, I was at the savoy, and carly shows up dressed to kill with her bestie felix on her arm and no ring on her left hand. She already took off her ring? Point being, she’s trying really hard to get over sonny. Well, I don’t — okay, listen, that’s not why I came looking for you. No? Then I have to get back to work. You probably — listen to me. You probably already know that maxie’s baby was found, but maxie is still missing, and the police think that peter took her hostage. You know peter. Do you have any idea where maxie and peter could be? I have it on excellent authority that the don of the eastern seaboard flew the missus to martinique, where he played musical beds with the editor in chief of crimson. Mm. Well, “a,” you got your facts wrong, “b,” we would never be able to do a story like that because, “c,” we would get our butts sued. So I’m afraid I’m gonna have to pass on that little gem, too. Sorry. Fine. I’ll just sell the story somewhere else. Good. Good. I hope they pay you a lot of money. Well, he didn’t seem happy. Well, you know, changing the perception of the invader is not as easy as it looks. Yeah, sometimes the past can be impossible to shake. I guess we’re not talking about

the invader anymore, are we? After everything maxie did to keep this baby safe, she still had to let her go. For the life of me, I just — I don’t know how she did it. It’s because maxie loves her little girl that much. We have to love her enough to do the same.

[ Doorbell rings ] Maybe it’s news about maxie. Here you go. Hey. Okay. Oh, dad? Olivia? Is everything okay? Yes, yes, we just came by to say hello to our soon-to-be former granddaughter. Of course. Come on in. There she is.

[ Door closes ] Hi. I know. Hi. There you go. Feels like more of a goodbye to me, too. Yes, you are. What on earth what makes you think I know where peter august is? You played me to get information, you found out where maxie’s baby was, and you fed that information to peter. Are you accusing me of endangering a child? What’d you get in return? What’s the price for an innocent human life?

[ Chuckles ] Why, you do have a melodramatic way of asking a question, doctor, but you don’t have a shred of proof. I don’t need proof. I’m not the police. Maxie’s gone. Peter has her. You tell me where she is. Or — or what? Remember, doctor, you took an oath to do no harm. I did. I took that vow. The problem is… …you’re not my patient. Dr. Obrecht: I would put the syringe away if I were you, herr doctor. Really, why would I do that? Because you are displeasing mein guter freund, herr glock.

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this manicured weasel knows where maxie is. “Manicured weasel”? That’s right. What are we doing here? Go ahead. You — you brought a gun. Go ahead. Shoot him. Well, it wouldn’t be the first time. You shoot him. I’ll patch him up. How about that? Why do I need you when I can do both backwards and in heels? Now, put the syringe away, herr doctor, or I’ll shoot you and leave you to bleed out. Oh, why don’t you do it anyway? Good thinking, herr doctor. Ah, my dear liesl, I knew I could always count on you. I don’t know why you give this guy a pass. You don’t care about maxie? If it weren’t for you, maxie and her daughter would be safe and sound. Haven’t you done enough, or do you want to make things worse? If so, by all means, stay. I believe you know the way out, doctor. I will reunite maxie with her child. And you and peter are gonna share a cell. Do you think his bedside manner is any better than that?

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. I… I wasn’t listening. Oh, my dearest liesl. You came to my rescue. How can I ever repay you? Peter has maxie? I need to get out of here. No. Stop that. Felicia, I have to find her. No, no, you have to stay in your bed. Please lie back. Leave that bed too soon, and you risk a setback — maybe a fatal one. Then the bad guys win. Is that what you want? What I want is to get my daughter back. And how are you gonna do that by staggering around and bleeding all over the place?! You lie there,let your body heal, and I’ll let you know when you can go. Got it?! Got it. Thanks, epiphany. I’ll take it from here. Good luck.

[ Monitor beeping ] I hate that I’m stuck in here! Well, maybe some good news will help. Oh, please. Lay it on me.

[ Sighs ] Our granddaughter louise is alive and well.

[ Chuckles ] Can you come to your — to your grandma olivia? Or, your — sorry, your aunt olivia and your uncle ned? Oh, my sweet. Oh. Hey, how are you doing with all this? It’s hard, but it — it really is for the best. Now chase and I, we could go back to living our lives. It’s not like we set out to be parents. I mean, can you imagine the two of us at the pta? Olivia: Yeah. I can imagine it real easily, actually. I can, too. Chase. Yes, sir? I’ve told brook lynn how proud I am that she took responsibility for this beautiful little girl, but there’s something else that still needs to be said. I had you wrong. Dead wrong. I just ran into willow and michael, and she can’t understand why I can’t produce her birth certificate for her. Here’s a really crazy thought. Why don’t you tell the truth? What, that I forged it? No, that you — you were lost and you moved into this community and the community didn’t trust the government and so on? I’m sure that willow will understand that. Yeah, maybe, but it — it still doesn’t give her what she needs, which is proof of birth so she can get a passport.

[ Sighs ] Well, speaking of which, I did speak to my colleague friend, diane, and she confirmed what I already suspected. There really is no avenue that will allow you to substitute a fake for willow’s authentic birth certificate. Well, no legal avenue you mean? Like you said, how hard is it to find a birth certificate? Well, here’s hoping your contact at the state department will be able to track it down. I hope so, too, but it doesn’t change the fact that your mom has been avoiding you. I mean, what’s the mystery? What is she so afraid of? My marriage is over, and I am ready to move on. What I don’t want is to go to war. I’m not looking for a wish list or petty revenge. I want this over quickly and as painlessly as possible. You want to expedite this? Then you need to tell me everything — unsanitized, unvarnished, unabridged. Every gory detail.

[ Sighs ]

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Peter and i barely know each other. I mean, I wish I had known that he was an unstable psychopath. I would’ve warned maxie. But then we wouldn’t have bailey. Or rather, louise, would we? My heart just breaks for maxie. Just when she thought she could reclaim her daughter. But, britt, what I can’t figure out is how did peter find out that bailey wasn’t brook lynn’s baby, that she was really his and maxie’s daughter? Who knew what maxie and brook lynn were up to? I knew pretty early on, but I would rather die than tell peter that information. I mean, I almost did. Well, someone else wasn’t so discreet. Someone who had something to gain — like victor cassadine. I don’t know about that. But if — if you’re right and victor told peter, then who told victor? Speak of the devil. Victor, I remember your affections fondly, but alas, I am spoken for. Well, I have no doubt mr. Baldwin offers you an amusing distraction, but then so does an accordion, if you’re in the mood. You should know by now you will not score points with me by disparaging

mein scott. Then tell me, dear liesl, how do I score points with you? By stripping down… yes? …And revealing… and? …Your humanity. Oh, is that what we’re calling it these days? Deny it if you want. Beneath the glib yet acerbic banter and your world-weary savoir faire, you are devoted to your own flesh and blood. Almost to a fault. Then you must know how much maxie’s disappearance pains everyone who considers her family. You know how much I hate seeing you in pain. Is there something I can do? There is. If I ever meant anything to you, victor, you’ll help me find maxie. I know what you’re doing. Is it working? What do you think? My heart is pounding. Feel it. Mm. Like an allegro timpani solo at the berlin philharmonic. You know how much I love philharmonic percussion. Then you’ll help me? I depends, my dove… …on what’s in it for me. Sir, if I am ever lucky enough to have a daughter of my own, I hope I can stand by her the way that you stood by brook lynn. He likes you. He likes bailey. I was just part of the package. Okay, my turn again. Okay, here you go. Here. Aww. Okay. Alright. Bailey — or louise — no matter where you go in life, no matter where you call home, you will always, always be a part of our family. You really are a miracle. You know that? Born in the woods, rescued at a firehouse, and you managed to bring out the best in every person around you. And even if we couldn’t see it at first, you showed us what was always there all along. That might be the biggest miracle of all.

[ Chuckles ] I just keep thinking there’s a way around this or past this — there is. You admit that you made a mistake, you let diane negotiate on your behalf to keep you from being incriminated, and then you and willow generate a legal document that will certify her birth. Right. Unless, of course, you don’t

want her birth certified for some reason. Alexis, thank you so much. I know you’re trying to help, but I just — I can’t do this. You know who you sound like? You sound like me when you were trying to help me not drink, and I resisted you. So w-why won’t you let me return the favor? My mother has constantly put her trust in the wrong people. After shiloh and cyrus renault, how could I forget? It taught her to distrust everyone, including the government. You, on the other hand, have contacts in the state department and the sec. You contact district attorneys in other states directly. Not everyone can do that. Okay, yes, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect transparency when it comes to something so straightforward as a birth certificate. Straightforward to you, but you’ve always had a stable, loving family — two stable, loving families that you know you can count on. The loving, maybe, but stable? I don’t know about that. Well, not anymore, anyway.

[ Sighs ] So, at sonny’s insistence, I show up at the haunted star for a romantic evening, and instead of being in the stateroom waiting for me, he was in bed with nina reeves.

[ Beeps ] You have just said more than enough to take sonny to the cleaners. Which is not my objective. I know. I get it. You don’t want his money. Now, with regard to building a case, I do wish you had consulted me before moving out. However, finding him in the sack with a woman who kept his existence a secret more than makes up for it. Now, you’ve just gotten a lot off your chest here. Maybe you want to press erase and it all ends now, which is certainly an option. Or we just leave it here in case you need to use it. Sonny’s a fighter. If I use what’s on that recorder — he’ll hurt you? Physically? No. But if I put him on the defensive, sonny’s gonna make this divorce very ugly, which, as I said over and over again, is the last thing I want. Let him do his worst. You have a secret weapon. What’s that? Sonny himself.

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Let’s be honest. Your husband has a reputation. I know that. But there are also children involved, children who love him very much. And that is the beautiful part. We do not have to make a single negative allegation because any judge sitting on that bench knows the name sonny corinthos and will be predisposed to rule in your favor. You mean they couldn’t get him for an alleged crime, so they want to use me to punish him. Well, they got al capone on tax evasion, right? So you add on some lying, some infidelity, and other things that a great P.I. Can dig up, and I’m pretty certain I can get you sole custody of your minor child. I believe you said her name is donna. How’s that sound? Growing up, my life was just so messed up and bizarre that when I got to know your family, I kind of idealized them, maybe to the point of overlooking my own mother. I don’t always give her the credit she deserves for turning her life around. Yeah, even I have to admit she’s — she’s doing her best. And she’s been respecting our boundaries, not coming around all the time, not arranging surprise visits in public places. So I guess you’re saying we should cut her some slack.

Some slack. What are the odds that, out of all of wiley’s grandmothers, at this point,

my mom might be the most drama-free? Thank you for trying, alexis, but I — what? You ask me to help you and — and you won’t accept my help and I don’t know why. So why? Are you ashamed? Are you ashamed of your past? Because I stabbed a cop in the chest with a syringe on a vodka-fueled rage, and the only excuse I had was, “I was aiming for someone else.” Well, what I went to prison for is a hell of a lot worse. I’m sure kristina would agree. That’s a good point. Forging a birth certificate is not nearly as bad as what you actually went to prison for.

[ Sighs ] Listen, harmony, I found a support system in my daughters, and I think you’re underestimating yours. From everything I know about willow, she is open-minded, she’s kind, she’s compassionate, and if you would just tell her the truth, I’m sure she would understand. But she won’T. Harmony, whatever it is that you’re running away from, it will catch up to you. And then what? This was taken just after anna and chase found her at the firehouse. As you can see, louise is happy and healthy. Thank god.

[ Chuckles ] And brook lynn and chase have been looking after her the whole time? Yeah. Yeah, and they’re bringing her here today. And that’ll give you a chance to see for yourself that our granddaughter inherited maxie’s survival gene. And then we get to take her home? We do. Our newest granddaughter under our roof with her brother and sister, and we get to spoil her rotten. Well, that’s a tall order. She’s been living with the quartermaines all this time. Yeah, we can bring her back down to earth. Yeah, that’s more like it. We’ll give her everything she needs. Aye, aye, commissioner. Ah, that’s interim commissioner to you, lady. Ah, you’re starting to get your old, grumpy self back, I see. I won’t be myself until peter’s been caught and maxie has her daughter back in her arms again. Soon. Very, very soon. Dr. Westbourne is correct. It is my fault that victor figured out that maxie and brook lynn have been hiding louise in plain sight. Hey, wh-what? I mean, how — I can’t believe that you would give that information to victor deliberately. I didn’T. All I did was draw him a great, big map with an “x” on it, and then he figured out the rest on his own. Okay, so — and then victor gave that information to peter. And peter used the baby to lure maxie to him. Will the two of you please just stop? Stop kicking me in the teeth. Believe me, I’ve done it enough to myself over the last couple of days. Well, I’m probably not in the best position to judge because I could’ve told everyone that peter was alive and well when he showed up in nixon falls, but I kept my mouth shut. Well, not exactly. You did sic my mother on him. Well, that didn’t work. It didn’t work yet. My mother is nothing if she’s not persistent. She doesn’t relent. She adjusts and improvises. But you already know that, don’t you, dr. Gatlin-holt? You are incorrigible. But alas, my affections are off the table, for I am a one-man woman. Hm, how convenient. I’m only one man. Will you help me, victor, for old times’ sake? I need more. Fine. If you help me, it will enrage peter, and we can both revel in the schadenfreude of it all. Now you’re talking. I hate to see you suffer because of maxie, but I wouldn’t mind seeing peter suffer because of you.

[ Sighs ] I won’t be able to rest until maxie’s home again, reunited with her beautiful little kleine. The thing is, I have a long memory. I haven’t forgotten all the times you hurt me. Any more than I’ve forgotten all the times you’ve kidnapped, tormented, and nearly killed me and the people I care about while aiding and abetting my enemies. You make a fair point. Please, victor, for whatever good there was between us. I can’t promise, but I’ll do what I can. I knew I could count on you.

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Let’s take a picture of the whole family, ’cause, damn it, that’s what we are. I’ll take it. Oh, no, slick… perfect. …You’re not getting out of things that easy. Get over here. I’m not really family. Well… you lived at monica’s house. You got your heart broken there. And tried to get one quartermaine to double-cross another. Trust me, you are part of the family, like it or not. Okay, let me get this. Ned: Alright, here we go. Okay. One second. Everybody say, “we love you, bailey.” All: We love you, bailey!

[ Camera shutter clicks ] Now I want to get one of the two of you with just bailey.

[ Camera shutter clicking ] Olivia: Okay, now I want to get a picture of the two you.

[ Clicking continues ] I’m the worst type of hypocrite. If you really believe that, you should get out more. I’ve been doling out advice to you about not letting your past define you, and here I am doing exactly that. Yeah, well, we’re all hypocrites. You know, I ask for help, and I really don’t want it. I’d rather just drown my sorrows in a bottle of booze, but, you know, we make unhealthy choices. Let’s stop doing that, huh? How about you help me, I help you, that sort of thing. That’s how friendship works. Ah, well, how am i supposed to know that? Harmony, I know you want the past to be in the past for willow’s sake, but if there’s more to this story than what you’ve told me, then don’t you think it’s better that willow finds out from you rather than from someone else? All yo ur mom did was misplaceyour birth certificate. Nina literally blew up my parents’ marriage. And my dad seems just fine with that. One more reason for us to expedite that passport and hop on a plane for paris, far away from all this insanity and closer to each other.

[ Cellphone ringing ] It is my contact at the state department. We may be one step closer to the eiffel tower. Hello? Sorry to do this, guys, but we’re on the clock. Already?Can’t we just have five more minutes? Unfortunately, mac and felicia are waiting. We just — we know it’s just gonna make it harder. Olivia: I wish I could say you were wrong. But you’re not. Ready? Okay. Hey, look at me. You will always have a home with us. Always.

[ Crying ]

[ Sighs ] Here. Let me get it. Bye, guys.

[ Sighs ] Mac: This is the best medicine ever.

[ Felicia giggles ] I’m sorry to disturb you, but the doctor’s ordered another test. Another test? What, are they looking for a reason to keep me here? Trust me, nobody wants to keep you here longer than necessary. How do you put up with him? Well, on the bright side, he’s definitely feeling better. There’s nothing wrong with me that seeing my granddaughter won’t cure. Oh, they’re probably on their way right now, so as soon as you get back from whatever this test is, I’m sure they’ll — test, test. Can’t we take this test another time? Some — I’m afraid not. Now, let’s get you out of this bed. No arguments. Yes, ma’am. I barely know your mother. Uh, not true. I was there when she gave you hell for clearing the way for peter to find maxie’s baby. Oh, wait, aunt liesl knows? Oh, well, I hope your affairs are in order. Here’s the thing. So — no, no. Don’t waste your time or oxygen on denials, okay? Just hear me out. I strongly advise you not to engage in shenanigans or cahoots with my mother. I am not a shenaniganist, and I’m not one to cahoot. Britt is right. Listen to her. With aunt liesl, there’s always collateral damage.

[ Elevator bell dings ]

Guete morge, britta dear. Nina, my pet. Would either of you mind if I borrowed the good doctor? Sonny and I went through an ugly divorce years ago, and we fought over our sons, michael and morgan. We hurt each other, and we hurt our children. I will never make that mistake again. And that is very noble and speaks volumes about your character. However, I have to ask, if you don’t want to punish sonny, there are plenty of attorneys in this town who can get you out of your marriage with shared custody and an agreement that you on your nicest day could call fair. So I want to know, why turn to me? What you wanted is for me to tell you that what happened between sonny and me in nixon falls could never happen again, but we both know that that would be a lie. If you don’t want sonny’s blood, what do you want?

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Mother, why do you want to borrow dr. Gatlin-holt? I thought you were furious with him. Of course I was. But now we understand each other, don’t we, herr doctor? If you’ll excuse us. Mm? Well, we warned him. Uh, speaking of warnings, didn’t anyone ever tell you that carly’s a bad enemy to have? Yeah, it’s been mentioned to me 1 or 853 times. I’m just saying, you did keep her husband hidden for close to a year and then turn around and sleep with him. I’m sorry. I’m a little confused. Whose side are you on? Y-yours. I’m on your side. We’re family. And as family, I have to warn you, because if carly gets a chance, she will burn your life down. Thank you for the heads-up. But this has been a long time coming, britt. And if carly wants a war, I’ll give her a war. I would prefer not to fight with sonny. I’ve been down that road before, and it goes nowhere good. But the woman he cheated on me with? She’s the one I want to fight. I want nina reeves to pay for every lie she told, all the pain she caused, for everything she has stolen from me and my family. Can you give me that, rebecca? Well, we’ve got to start somewhere. Now, shall we talk about my retainer? If you want me to help you, you are going to have to tell me the truth. Now, both diane and I think that there’s more to this story. There’s something that you are not telling us. Is there? Yes, there’s more. Thank you for looking into it. Okay, bye. What did he say? Michael? Um… it doesn’t make any sense. There is no record of a birth certificate being issued to you in any of the 50 states or anywhere else in the world. According to the U.S. Government… I don’t exist? Olivia: Brook lynn and chase and the baby weren’t — weren’t here for very long, but, uh, it was already feeling like a home, and now it’s over. You know, one of the good things about this whole experience was that it brought us closer together as a family. And it taught us that brook lynn is far more selfless than we thought. Yeah, I’m sure no one was more surprised by that than she was. And now we know that, uh… that we will be there for your daughter whenever she needs us. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Hi. Hello. Hello, there, beautiful girl. Okay, what’s up? I persuaded victor to let me get close enough to plant a tiny chip on his lapel. Should we have a listen? By all means. Victor: Johann, too many people are asking too many questions. We need to find our friend, mr. August, and silence him once and for all.

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[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Tapping ] Long time, stranger.

[ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh!

[ Chuckles ] Ohh! I missed you! That’s because you’re so busy being a boss.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, yes, well, technically i am the boss. Mm-hmm. But what about you? Lucas told me you have so much going on yourself — singing in the choir… mm-hmm. …Volunteering

and mentoring? Mm-hmm. It’s amazing. So, are you here for dinner? Oh, I’ve eaten. My sister and I ate earlier. Taylor’s in town? Yeah, but she’s exhausted. She already went to her room. Ah. I understand. I’m about to go up to my room any minute. You’re staying here at the hotel?

[ Sighs lightly ] So you haven’t heard all the gossip. We have so much to catch up on. Happy valentine’s day, mom. Why, thank you very much. Mom just wished us a happy anniversary. Oh. Thank you so much, jordan. We love and miss you so much. That we do. We can’t wait for you to make it back to port charles. Any idea when that’ll happen? It feels weird being here when maxie’s god-knows-where with my insane brother. It’s alternate realities. It’s a terrible situation, no question, but what can you do about it, britt? Find peter and stop him?

[ Scoffs ] And what? Get killed in the process? Just trust in the professionals and… ah, yes! …Match me shot for shot. Are you still up for takeout later? Uh, okay. Oh, you want to try that new peruvian place? Sounds great. Right. Should we order enough for esme?

[ Sighs ] I suspect esme has other plans. Such as? Breaking the rules. As usual. Surprise, lover! Oh! Never sneak up on a guy in prison, esme. Sorry. Thought you’d be happy to see me. Had to use all my magic to get in here after visiting hours. Uh, well, it’s, uh, it’s good to see you. Um, sorry I’m so jumpy. Uh, being in here has been… an adjustment. Which is why I thought you might like a reminder of me and the comforts of home. Happy valentine’s day to me. Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here? Not at all. Thanks.

[ Jacket unzips ] Teal shirt. Well, so far, I’m not disappointed at all. Oh, well, neither am I.

[ Door opens, closes ] Ah. I couldn’t wait for you to get home, my love! To see me or the gift I brought you? Oh! You brought me a gift? This day just keeps getting better and better. You know, not that I’m complaining, but what has gotten into you? Carly and sonny’s marriage is in the toilet. Happy valentine’s day! Any fantasies you have about pjs and fluffy slippers, forget about it. I want to hear all the tea, so I’m taking you out on the town. Oh [Chuckles] I would love to, but I am exhausted. It’s been a long day. And I really need to do some soul-searching.

[ Sighs ] Uh-huh. Go on up to your room. Put on something sparkly, short, and skin-tight — or all the above — and then meet me here in 15. Save the soul-searching for church. Tonight, we’re going to the savoy.

[ Sighs ] Is phyllis here? Uh, no, you just missed her. Oh, um, okay. How is she? I-I came to check in on her since it’s the first valentine’s day — without lenny. Yeah, I had the same idea. Yeah. But, actually, she’s doing really good. Well, lenny would have gotten a kick out of all this. Yeah. See, this is like a great tribute, right? Yeah, it is.

[ Sighs ] How are you? Um, I-I’ve been better. Anything I can do? I think you’ve done enough. Yeah. Um… I should go. Is that what you want, sonny?

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what’s esme done now? Painting her nails while sitting on the couch. I specifically asked her not to do that. Ugh! You know, I — I don’t know if it’s a lack of etiquette or it’s just poor judgment, but there is a blatant disregard for the rules! I mean, really, it’s like — it’s like her sense of entitlement just knows no bounds.

[ Sighs ] You’re not wrong. And don’t think I’m defending her. I’m not. But she is a teenage girl navigating unusual circumstances.

[ Scoffs ] She’s a teenage girl who’s working my nerves.

[ Laughs ] Really. Have you — have you seen the guest bathroom? Yes. But I also think her bad habits are exacerbated by spencer leaving. I think she feels abandoned. And I guess she’s living with people who she has no real connection to. I get it. I know you do. Am I a bad person if I still think she’s kind of a little brat? No.

[ Both laugh ] Even just a little bit. I know you’re right. I do. It’s just maddening. I know. I know. Tell you what. I’ll talk to her. That way, I’ll be the heavy. There could be a reward for you in that. Reward? Oh. Mm-hmm. Should we put off dinner for a while? You’re gonna have to wait. Good things come to those who wait. Very good things. Just a little reminder of what you have to look forward to. You like it? “Like” is an understatement. Since, um, spring ridge doesn’t do conjugal visits, I figured this was the next best thing. I’ll have to guard this photo with my life, protect your honor. And if anyone tries to take it, just let samuel know. Your uncle victor was right — he’s a doll. Did you get my gift? The flowers were gorgeous. Where’d you find french peonies this time of year? It took some forethought and uncle victor’s connections, but I couldn’t let my girl think I didn’t care. I was wondering if you might be free to stop by my house tonight. Uh, now? If you don’t mind. It’s kind of important. I’ll text you my address. So I’ll see you later? Um, yes, I’ll be there.

Great.

Thank you so much. I’ll let my doorman know you’re on your way. You just made my night. I love you. What is it? Something good? She may be coming home sooner than planned. Oh, my god! T.J., That’s amazing! You must be so relieved. Absolutely. I’ve been monitoring her progress. I-I knew she was recovering well, but it is a huge win if she can come home early. I’ve got my freedom back, and I…am embracing it. Well, that’s great news.

[ Sniffs ] Whoa! Wow! Ugh.

[ Chuckles ] So does this mean you’re not terrified of aunty dearest? Oh. Please. I’m not worried about her. Especially while she’s out of town. But, I mean, what about her minions? She might have eyes here. No, no, no, no, no. No dice, dr. Downer. If eyes are here, they’ve already seen us together, so let’s make the risk worth it. Down the hatch. We’re doing this.

[ Feigns sobbing ]

[ Glasses clink ]

[ Coughs ]

[ Groans ] It’s nice to finally meet you. Uh, finally? I can see now I had no reason to be nervous. Well, going out solo on valentine’s day is nerve-racking, but this place is pretty non-threatening. I suppose so. I had only been here for a few minutes, and I started to wonder if you would show. As in, where have I been your whole life? As in, where were you five minutes past the hour? I didn’t see anyone in a teal shirt, and I thought maybe I’d been stood up. You’re looking for a guy in a teal shirt. Well, I figured shining armor might be a bit blingy.

[ Chuckles ] But, honestly, I’m glad we decided to meet up in person. Look, I — I-I mean, I admit, I was wary of that dating app, too. I thought it was wacky to try and connect with someone without exchanging pictures. But meeting you has made me a believer, tanner. I’m sorry. I’m not tanner. Terry? I think our table’s ready. Nina, I — I don’t — I’m not gonna get in the way of you wanting to come to charlie’S. So I’m just gonna go ahead — um, that’s — I’m s-sorry. That’s not the question that I asked you. Sonny, I — what are you doing? I just want to know, is — what are you do– is it causing you more pain to run into me? Is it complicating you trying to work things out with carly? There’s nothing to work out with carly. Well…

[Stammers] I probably think that she’s upset, right? And she’s hurt, understandably. You just give her more time. Time. Everybody wants me to give carly time. But it didn’t seem like she needed time when, you know, she decided that she wanted the — the — you know, our marriage to be over when she saw us in the — you know what I mean. No, I don’t know what you mean. What are you talking about? Carly’s divorcing me.

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What makes you think that carly considering divorce?

[ Sighs ] She’s meeting with a divorce lawyer. What are you thinking? Sonny, it doesn’t matter what I think. Yeah, it does. No, it doesn’T. Yeah, it does. This is about you and carly. You got something to say, say it, nina. No, my point of view is immaterial. Why? Because I can’t be objective. We both know I have a vested interest. Wow! That was fast! Is spencer okay? Did something happen? He’s fine. He’s absolutely fine, sweetheart. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you. It’s just that… he asked me to mail this to you a few days ago, and I just haven’t had the chance. So…

[ Exhales sharply ] I brought you some more of that italian face cream you like and your favorite sweater. And samuel said it’s okay if you have this mini-speaker, as long as it’s not too loud. Uh, I don’t suppose that you had the chance to run back by the cabin and grab my headphones? No, I haven’t been back to the cabin. I haven’t even thought about it. Too busy being consumed with my boyfriend being in a prison facility. Don’t think that I don’t, uh, appreciate everything that you’ve done for me and everything that you continue to do. I’ve always been there for you, spence, and I always will be. You know that. Unlike your fair-weather friends. Have you seen them? Have they asked about me? No and no. Does it matter? Think about it, nikolas — how will the court view sonny as custodial parent if his marriage falls apart because of his own infidelity? This could be our chance to bring avery home here! Huh. Yeah, I hope you’re right. But? No “buts.” I just [Sighs] Get the feeling that your euphoria over the corinthos’ marital woes isn’t entirely about avery and maybe you’re slightly happy that it’s happened to carly? Maybe even more than slightly?

[ Crunches ] Are you accusing me of taking pleasure in someone else’s unhappiness? Maybe once upon a time, I wished carly ill, but lately we’ve been in a much better place. You and carly? Come on, ava. It’s me you’re talking to. Oh, alright.

[ Chuckles ] But don’t you think there is some serious karmic justice happening here? Do you have any idea the amount of crap I have taken from that woman over the years? It’s probably more than I’ll ever know. -Yeah. Damn straight it is. -Hm. And she and sonny, they have been insufferable — gatekeeping my child like I’m some kind of danger to her, giving me crumbs of time with avery, expecting me to be grateful, maligning our marriage every chance they get! Yeah, yet here we are still together. While their epic love story crumbles to dust. Britt: [Slurring] You’re kidding me!

[Slurring] True fact. Almost ten — ten percent of americans have broken up with someone on valentine’s day.

[ Scoffs ] You know what that means, don’t you? There’s a whole new crop of broken hearts that are just ours for the taking. Whew! We need shots! No! Clean up. Thank you. Thank you. Down the hatch!

[ Chuckles ] Okay! Wow, I guess there is something to going out tonight. Ah. You’re welcome.

[ Laughs ] Uh, I spoke too soon. I know. I’m not a fan of brad, either. But, uh, I won’t be chased out of here tonight. Neither will I. But I can’t say there won’t be trouble.

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It’s perfect. Yeah? Mm-hmm. You always know what I need. Aww! [ Laughs ] Your gift is waiting for you at the honeymoon suite at the metro court. Oh! Tj! You didn’t! Happy valen-versary. Wanna dance? I could be talked into it.

[ Chuckles ] Ha!

[ Gasps ] Ooh. Wait.

[ Groans ] And here I thought I’d be safe. Aunt selina? Worse. Carly. Pfft. Don’t sweat it. I’m not. Besides, I haven’t had my dance yet. Wow. Brad and britt together again. -Some things never change. -Hm. The scenery’s changed. This is the savoy, not the metro court. And it’s — whoopsie! And it’s nice hanging out with my bestie. Even though I’m aware some people would rather he disappear back to pentonville. Britt — some might say brad got off easy, given what he did to carly’s family. I regret a lot of the things I’ve done. Felix, may I have a word with you? And then there were two.

[ Laughs ] Ironic, isn’t it? Hmm. What is? Us! Instead of being with the men we love tonight, we wind up with each other. Yeah. Happy valentine’s day to us. Sonny, you know how I feel about you. You do. Don’t you? Mr. Corinthos. It’s good to see you. We haven’t had much of a chance to talk since you got back. -Chet. -How are you? Yeah. How are you? Look. Listen. You’re doing a great job at the gym. How are you? I can’t complain. Thinking about calling tonight a wrap, though. You know. Single-guy problems. Well, I guess you don’T. Count yourself lucky. Oh. Nina — nina. This is chet. Chet, nina. He runs volonino’s gym for me. Yeah. It’s — you’re amy’s brother, right? It’s nice to finally meet you. Likewise. Um… so, okay. Well, I will let you get on with your evening. Alright, chet. Can I get another drink? -No. I don’t think it’s okay. -That’s — listen. If carly is meeting with divorce attorneys, I think it’s a bad idea for us to be seen out in public. The damage was done a long time ago, nina. Well, let’s not add fuel to the fire. I don’t — this is just…so unreal. When I got back, everything was great. Now how do — how did we get to this? We all played our roles, and I am so, so sorry for the part I played. I r-regret what went down, too. All of it? Because I can tell you this. There’s no part of me that regrets us sleeping together. Do you? Tanner: That’s why I appreciate that the app prioritizes the cerebral over the visual. Daters can scratch below the surface without having to worry about shallow concerns like the way someone looks or, uh, you know, whether they have a car or a career. But you do… h-have those things, right? No, I-I understand why a modern woman like yourself might feel pressured to join the capitalistic grind. Do you, now? Well, it might interest you to know that I don’t view the field of medicine through a capitalistic lens. No, it’s just that I’ve — I’ve chosen to vibrate at a higher frequency. I reject the expectations of society. I examine myself. I do the work. Avoid shirts with collars. I understand. But that all sounds like your excuse to avoid actual work. Well, if that’s what you heard me say, then you’re not listening. Oh. Please. Enlighten me. Laura: Actually, spencer wanted you to have this before he left for spring ridge. I’m so sorry for the delay. It’s just that so much has been happening lately. No, it’s fine. How’s he doing?

[ Sighs ] It’s still early days. I’m sure he appreciated his visit with you at ava’s gallery, though, before he had to report in. I… I appreciated it, too. Of course it matters if my friends are suddenly ghosting me. Your uncle victor reminded me that you can’t please all people all the time, which is exactly what I’ve been trying to do with your friends, and it’s gotten me nowhere. I mean, at least we still have each other, right? Isn’t that enough? Maybe coming tonight was a mistake. I’m just gonna go to the loo before I head out. Hey. Esme. What — don’T. Don’T. Thanks, samuel. You’ve been a doll. Hey, I, um — I know it’s late, but is there any way I could, uh, visit with ryan chamberlain before I go? Sorry. I’m afraid not. No worries. I’ll, um, just see him when I intern later this week. That’s not happening, either. Your access has been restricted. By whom? Kevin: By me.

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I didn’t expect to see you here after visiting hours. Likewise. But it’s not unusual for me to visit a patient after hours. How did you get in? I, um… pulled a few strings. We’ll address that later. Right now I’d like to know why you’re trying to see my brother, especially when I warned you not to. I’m capable of handling it. I know you think so. Which is why I took measures to prevent you from “handling it.” Hm. This sounds more personal than professional. Are you sure you haven’t lost objectivity when it comes to your brother? What’s going on? I’d like to know that myself. So, esme, why is it so important for you to visit ryan? Ryan chamberlain? Why the hell would you want to see that psychopath? He remembered! Laura: Remembered what?

[ Breathes sharply ] I’m sorry. I…don’t want to pry. No. I-it’s fine. It’s okay. It’s just I’m kind of blown away right now. Really? I once told spencer I was a fan of this work, and he remembered. Wow. Well, that’s spencer, isn’t it? Oh, despite all of his antics, he’s got this other side. I know. A side that’s thoughtful and generous. Mm-hmm. You seem to have gotten to know each other pretty well. Mmm. Can anyone ever truly find happiness with sonny? You know, if you asked me a year ago, I would have said absolutely not. But he’s changed. Hasn’t he? Seems different. Especially with nina. It’s like he’s almost human. Well, finding your true mate will do that. Thank you, sweetheart. I agree. And I feel the same way. I’ve never really been able to be myself with anybody without feeling like I was being judged. And just… it’s so liberating and refreshing to… strip away the façade. You feel free to strip bare with me anytime. No. I’m — I’m — I’m being serious, though. I feel safe with you. Good. I love you. Just as you are. And everything you just said about how I make you feel… is how you make me feel. And they said we wouldn’t last.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] They — they have no idea what we have. Well, we don’t need them to know what we have. As long as we do. It’s you and me. Our love against the world. Hey. You know what? When we renew our vows, I think that’s how it should be. Just you and me. U-unless you really want to have guests. Al l I want, my darling…[ Glass taps lightly ] …Is you. I just want you to know I hate that I hurt lucas and so many others. Brad, this is gonna sound strange coming from me, but… you can’t keep beating yourself up. You have a real opportunity now that you’re out… to do good. Do you have any plans? Not yet. My future’s not entirely up to me. Well, there are worse things than being single on valentine’s day.

[ Gasps ] Like… your brother wreaking havoc on the entire town and abducting your sister-in-law. Yeah, or your husband disappearing for almost a year… ooph. …And then returning only to cheat on you. Or losing your last chance at love! And your best friend.

[ Sighs ] You know…he helped me pass out valentines last year at the hospital? I wish I could have seen that. Yeah. Turns out it was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Okay!

[ Clears throat ] So…we could have a good cry or we could order more shots. I say shots.

[ Laughs ]

[ Fingers snap ] This round’s on me. Okay. N’neka! I regret that my life has come to this… and that my wife wants to end our marriage so quickly. Well, I don’t know. Maybe she’s just weighing her options, sonny, whether she wants to stay or go. That is not carly’s style. What — you — what do you think the odds are that carly hasn’t made up her mind? Wow. I’ve never been called a shill for pharmaceutical companies before! I just happen to ascribe to more eastern philosophies than western medicine. You do remember that I’m an asian doctor, right? A-are you anti-science? Science has its place. Yes, in medicine. And so does mysticism. And, in fact, it is a necessary part of the human spirit and has been so in every ancient civilization.

[ Scoffs ] And I have to say you came across more broad-minded on the app. Sorry to disappoint. Say, can you illuminate me on an adjacent topic? Be happy to. Did mysticism develop the technology behind your hair plugs, or was that science? Oh, that’s — yeah, that’s cute. We’re gonna need another round here, please! Don’t worry. It’s on me. Believing in science is good for something. Oh, yeah. See? There it is. Capitalistic.

[ Scoffs ] Okay. That’s enough. Can’t sit by and watch you do this anymore. Tanner: Who the hell are you?

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I just wanted to observe ryan for my class, and dr. Collins won’t allow it. Why would you want to hang around that psycho kook, esme? Mental illness is not a joke. Besides, you don’t seem to care what I want these days. -What? -I mean, I came here tonight to see you, spence. You were my top priority, and something tells me that I am not yours. What did I do? I’m just trying to look out for her. She feels she can take care of herself. Can the same be said of you? -Who am I? -Yeah. Who the hell are you to interrupt our date? The boyfriend. I tried, baby, but I just can’t share you anymore. You know i always come back to you in the end. I’m sorry. This is not a match.

[ Door opens, closes ] Is it something I said? I guess I wasn’t magical enough.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Breathes deeply ] I’m terry. Chet. It’s nice to meet you, terry. Uh, sorry about the inconvenience earlier. Would a drink make up for it? And don’t worry — I can cover it. It’s a start.

[ Exhales sharply ] Has carly ever done something like this before? Carly and I have a lot of water under the bridge. Of cour– I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to — to pry. I know that you guys go way back. I know that. Yeah. It’s just — yeah. [ Sighs ] It’s — it’s ironic ’cause carly was so upset about not knowing your history with me in nixon falls, but that was only a couple months compared to the years and years that you two shared together. I know. I know. But I was just thinking…

[ Scoffs ] …I’m at a much greater disadvantage. Nina. It’s not a competition. Isn’t it? Hoo! How many of these have you had?! They grow on you. Two more, please!

[ Chuckles ] What are they still talking about over there? Oh. As long as brad stays away from me and my family, I could care less. Right. And if he doesn’t cross the street in time when he sees one of you, michael will just call his political friends and invent charges! Seriously? You want to go there? Let’s talk about your family. Peter. Obrecht. Faison.

[ Scoffs ] Not to mention — me. Don’t — don’t stop on my account. I was gonna say nina. She’s no slouch in the cheating, lying department. That’s for sure. Okay, I cannot discuss nina with you. Because you can’t defend her. Well, that truce didn’t last long.

[ Sighs ] No, it didn’T. Okay. [ Sighs ] Aren’t you tired of fighting? Are you? Yes. That’s why we should just keep drinking and forget everything! Are you talking about your parole officer? Who else would be in charge of your future? I just meant the — the consequences of my mistakes will determine my future.

[ Chuckles ] Brad, you were a good lab tech, but if you can’t go back to that, maybe you can find a new passion. You mean do my own thing? Find my purpose? Yeah. That would mean real freedom. Happy valentine’s day, mrs. Cassadine. Unless you feel the day doesn’t necessitate a gift. You know me better than that.

[ Chuckles ] You said you felt safe with me. I’m happy you see the good in spencer. Not everyone does. Well, his friends do. And I’m still his friend. Does he need anything? That’s sweet of you to ask. Um, esme brought him a few things today. Oh, good. I just hope it wasn’t some of the same old stuff. I mean, I know spencer likes his clothes and his accessories, but that’s not really what’s important to him. Really? Yeah. He likes music and poetry and art. Something you have in common. Well, he’ll need all that while he’s there… to keep his spirits up. I can see why spencer values his friendship with you so much. I’m very glad that he has you.

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trina! Everywhere I go, there you are. Not anymore. I was just leaving. Thank you again, mayor collins. Oh, no, no. Thank you for coming over. I really enjoyed talking with you. Goodbye. Bye-bye.

[ Trina chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] I think that belongs to you. How’s spencer? Okay. Did he say if he needed anything? Actually, there’s something. Something we both need. Could I help with that? Thanks, but I’ve got this. I’m gonna turn in, though. Early start tomorrow. For your internship at spring ridge?

[ Beep ] No, there is a really important errand I have to run in the morning first. I appreciate your chivalry. It’s rough out there. Phew. No kidding.

[ Laughs ] I was just telling my sister it’s easier being single. Not that it stops her from trying to set me up. I don’t have a sister, but I have well-meaning friends who are constantly trying to push me out of my comfort zone. Hence, the dating app. Oh, you plan on firing that up again soon? Based on tonight, I’m gonna go with…never!

[ Both laugh ] Maybe casual dating just isn’t in the stars for me. Oh, my god. Did that sound mystical?

[ Both laugh ] Uh, well, I hope not, because that would be a real waste. You’re cool. You’re smart. You’re beautiful. Well, you’re gallant and handsome. And teal is definitely your color. Along with shining armor. To never saying never. Never say never. There is, uh, one thing I can tell you about lucas. He really hopes you’ll be able to build a new life and be happy. I hope for that, too. Uh — [ Chuckles ] And judging by that, I guess, uh, anything is possible.

[ Carly and britt laughing ] Wow. Whoo! What are you doing? I’ll pay. I’ll — no. You don’t have to get that. The drinks. It’s okay. It’s — listen. I want to do it. Sonny. Whatever happens, I want the best for you. I wish you nothing but happiness. Happiness… luck… and love. If carly moves forward with this divorce attorney… I’m not having it. It’s over. Done. Boom.

[ Sighs ] No, um… listen. I’m not leaving. You’re drinking. You’re talking like that. Nina. I’m fine. You can go.

[ Sniffles ]

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I have something to tell you. I’m listening. You know that guy I’ve been messaging? On the dating app portia signed you up for? We have our first date tonight. Stop it! On valentine’s day? I know! Aggressive. Or insanely romantic. Tell me everything about him.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Later. What? You’re gonna leave me hanging? I have a patient. Fine. But I’m excited for you. I am, too.

[ Sighs ] Oh. Nuh-uh. You have no business being tired. Excuse me? I’m the one that slept on the bench. I mean couch. That is a couch, isn’t it? Mm. Not up to your standards, huh? I’m just saying, you may want to think about an upgrade. Just a suggestion. Well, lucky for you, there’s no need for another sleepover. No? The authorities checked all the ships leaving port charles last night. No sign of peter. Looks like he found his way out of town. Well, with that guy, anything’s possible. Careful. It almost sounds like you want to crash on my couch again. Would that be so bad? Taggert, thank you so much for coming. You know I’d do anything for trina. Mm. And maybe it’s nothing. And maybe I’m overreacting. I mean, she’s been acting fine. But your mom radar is going off? Yeah. Yeah, it is. Big time. She went away on this weekend trip with all of her friends, and ever since she’s been back, I mean, she hasn’t said a word to me. And that’s not normal for her. I mean, right? Dinner tonight was a good idea. We’ll talk, we’ll figure out what’s going on with trina, get our girl back on track.

[ Gasps ]

[ Chuckles ] For me? I just wanted to see how you were. You know, your first valentine’s without lenny. Mm. But, um, looks like it’s pretty good.

[ Both laugh ] Lenny hated valentine’s day. Every year, I got chocolates, flowers, and a rant that he didn’t need some greeting card company telling him how and when to express his love. Sounds like lenny. Doesn’t it? I thought this could be my way of honoring him. Not to mention, it makes good business sense. How? Well, so many people feel left out on this holiday. Lonely hearts need a place to go, too. Oh, hi! Come in. Hi! Wow. You look incredible. Well, thank you very much. Hot date? Yeah, with my hot husband. Why didn’t you tell me you had plans? Well, you sounded kind of upset when you called. Besides, I figured that you would know that I would have plans tonight. What’s tonight? It’s february 14th. It’s valentine’s day. Yeah. Oh, boy. You don’t even know what day it is. Something big must have gone down, huh?

[ Sighs ] Sorry for keeping you here so late. Valentine’s day is always busy around here. Jason didn’t cheat on me.

You did. You can rewrite this story

any way you want, but the ending is the same.

We are over, and this is on you. If you need me, I’ll be in the office, tackling this list. Joanne, wait. I need one more thing.

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I am so sorry. I guess I completely forgot there are still some people who celebrate valentine’s day. I’ll just go. No, you won’T. No! You’ll do no such thing. Come on, come in. Are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. Come in. Take off your coat. Thank you. So, um, I did hear about maxie. You must be so worried. Unless there’s something else going on? No, I mean… maxie and peter’s trail has gone cold, and I am losing my mind wondering where they could be, but the only consolation, ava, thank god, is that maxie’s daughter was found safe. Did peter have her this entire time? No. You remember. Peter showed up in nixon falls and he tried to blackmail me into helping him find louise. Right, and he threatened to tell the truth about sonny. Well, there’s more to that story. A lot more. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’ll get you one. Only if you want to launch me into space. I think I’d like to see that.

[ Chuckles ] I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I just can’t snap out of it today. Well, that’s understandable, right? You’re worried about maxie. We all are. It’S… it’s valentine’s day. It’s also your anniversary with franco. Thank you for remembering. That means a lot. Go easy on yourself, okay? I’ll try. Yeah? Okay. Hey. Chet, it’s been a while. How’s everything going? Things are terrible. There she is! Aah!

[ Chuckles ] Thank you for making time to see your parents. Wait, shouldn’t you be on a date right now? I will, a little bit later, but I had to spend some time with my original valentine. Well, why aren’t you asking if I have any plans? Do you? No. That’s why I wasn’t asking.

[ Chuckles ] Sit, sit, sit, sit. Come on. Get comfortable. You guys are acting weird, but I’m hungry, so… yeah. I would like to propose a toast. Ah. Oh. To trina. You are strong, intelligent, kind… beautiful. Not that that matters. But it’s true. Mm-hmm. You are kicking ass at pcu, baby girl, and you just organized your very first gallery exhibition. Which was a huge success. If this spencer cassadine can’t see you for the star that you are, it’s his loss. That’s real smooth, taggert. Um… what? So is that what tonight’s about? Spencer? No, it’s — it’s really not, I mean, completely. It just seems like you’re having, you know, kind of a rough time dealing with this young man. Oh, my god. I can’t believe this. Believe what? My own parents think I’m pathetic.

[ Sighs ] Not a fan of valentine’s day, I see.

[ Laughs ] Hey. Hi. So, are you meeting dante here? Oh, I wish. He’s searching for maxie and peter. Oh, I heard he took her hostage. That is awful. That sums peter up in a nutshell, yes. Awful. I really hope they find that guy. Yeah, me too.

[ Sighs ] So? So what? Well, judging from the napkin, I don’t think I really have to ask, but I’m going to have to ask anyway. How did things go with you and sonny last night? I walked in on him in bed with nina. The flowers are beautiful. Thank you. If I’d known about the chocolates, I would have brought them, too. Oh, don’t think I didn’t buy some for myself. I swear, I could feel lenny’s spirit when I paid for them. I miss him. I miss him, too. So, how are you doing? Still on your meds? Yes, ma’am.

[ Chuckles ] Good. How are things going with carly? Last night seemed… so hopeful. Yep. [ Sighs ] I’m taking it things didn’t go as planned? Carly and I are… as far apart as we’ve ever been.

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Well, good for maxie. That plan took smarts and guts. And — and good for you, playing along with peter to keep him away from port charles. Must feel nice. What? Well, to be able to tell people that you had motivation other than hiding the truth about sonny. It’s kind of like vindication of sorts, huh? I’d hardly call me vindicated. So, um, any updates on that front? You and sonny, I mean? Why? What have you heard? Nothing. But obviously, there’s something. And you’re acting like you don’t want to talk about it, but I think you do want to talk about it. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have come all the way out here. Oh, come on, ava. We’re friends. I wanted company. Is that so hard to believe? Mm-hmm. Sonny and I slept together, and carly walked in on us. I — how was it? Which part, ava?

[ Laughs ] I’m sorry. Never mind. Oh. Carly walked in on you and her husband in bed together. That is… horrible! 100% fully and completely horrible. Mm. I’m sure it was excruciating at the time. And it’s still pretty excruciating. But think to the future, nina. Doesn’t this mean you and sonny can be together? As you can probably imagine, we’re both pretty worried about maxie. It’s all I can think about — where she is, how she is, when is she coming home. I know. It makes me grateful for work. I need the distraction. Me too. Well, came in with amy so she could help with the clothing drive. We just loaded up the donations. I can’t believe how many there are. Have you seen the bins all over the hospital to benefit veterans in need? Of course. I didn’t know that was your doing. After the floating rib explosion, I was back down to one job. Best manager volonino’s has ever had. Well, with all that free time, I started volunteering for a nonprofit that helps veterans with physical and mental injuries — makes sure they have clothing, food, shelter, medicine. Sounds like an amazing charity. Yeah, well, I credit amy for getting the hospital involved. The clothing drive’s been a big hit. Which reminds me — I have a box of stuff that I left at home this morning, but my son is bringing it by any minute. Oh, getting the whole family involved. I like it.

[ Chuckles ] Excuse me. I have a patient I need to see. So, you and elizabeth — how’s that going? Sonny gave excuse after excuse of why they fell in bed together. As if there’s any plausible way to make that okay. Sonny’s still in love with nina and clearly feels compelled to act on those feelings.

[ Sighs ] I am so sorry. I’m not. I’m not. Seeing them together gave me the clarity that I needed. I mean, I’ve been wrestling for months with moving forward, if it was even possible. Now I have my answer. It’s no, by the way. Oh, I figured. Yeah, I mean, I’m not going to sit around while sonny prioritizes the woman who destroyed our family. You shouldn’T. No. Hell, no. I mean, I’m going to move forward. I am. My assistant is calling a divorce attorney as we speak. Divorce? Carly, that’S… necessary. I was going to say more like fast. Are you sure you’re making the right move? I don’t want to burden you with this, so I’m going to go ahead and sit down. Is that okay? It’s no burden, unless you don’t want to talk about it. It’s not — look, what I want is my wife, and that’s not going to happen. Why not? Because carly made it clear that we’re done. Maybe it seems that way now. No, that’s just the way it is, and nothing’s going to change it.

[ Sighs ] Something must have happened, sonny. What was it? I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you what happened. I made this grand gesture to have carly meet me because I needed some kind of a signal that she was willing to fight for our marriage. She didn’t show up? Well, she did, but it was, you know, very late, hours later, and I was… I’d done some thinking. Okay. Uh, carly would say to me that I’m defending nina because I have feelings for her, and I… and I guess it’s true, but I-I can’t shut it down, you know what I mean? These feelings. And as long as they’re there, carly refuses to be with you. I’m — no matter what — I-I told her I loved her, I told her that i didn’t want to lose her. And — and it doesn’t matter. I guess I just should accept that the marriage is over. Bull. You have not done everything you can for your marriage, and you know it.

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I love you and I love nina, but I’m afraid I haven’t been a very good friend to either of you. What are you talking about? I should have been more forthright. You’re not responsible for my actions any more than you’re responsible for nina’S. I know, but part of being a friend is saying the hard truths. Okay, say it. You claim you tried everything to right things with carly. Right. Does that include telling her you went off your meds and that nina was there to get you help? No. So you’re still not being honest with your wife. But I told you — you rationalized. Just like you rationalized not telling carly that you and nina fell in love in nixon falls. Relationships need trust, sonny. If you keep repeating the same mistakes, how do you rebuild the trust you lost? How can I rebuild anything, phyllis…

[ Sighs ] …If carly refuses to hear me? The sooner I put this mess behind me, the better. I really need to get on with my life. Okay, and that is a natural reaction, completely. It’s healthy, even. When something hurts, you want to get as far away from it as possible. Hurts? The image of nina and sonny together in bed, I mean, it’s torture. It — okay, either way, the place that you’re in is not the place that you should be making decisions from. Just take a second, a minute — days, even — to process what this means for you and your family before you put something into motion that you can’t take back. Okay. I’m gonna give you some privacy.

[ Sighs ] Hey. The attorney does have one appointment open tomorrow, but it is in the morning, right after your visit with donna and avery.

[ Sighs ] That doesn’t give me much time. What do you want to do? How did you know there was anything between me and elizabeth? We work in a hospital, dr. Finn. Everyone knows. Everyone? Everyone. So are you going to give me the scoop or not? I’m thinking not, actually. Excuse my sister. She’s got the valentine’s bug. If I can’t have my own romance, I might as well help other people with theirs. Oh, well, I’m good, thank you. You sound just like chet refusing to let me set him up. ‘Cause I don’t need to be set up. Tell that to your gaming console. Ever since he and his last girlfriend broke up, he’s been in a total rut. Thanks for that. And by the way, I get out plenty. For casual dates, sure, but I could find your soul mate. Wow. Good luck with all that, chet. I’m going to need it. Yeah. I’ll see you around. You know I only meddle ’cause I love you, right? I know. After everything that your father and I just said, how do you even come away with you being pathetic? You thought I would be spending tonight pining over some guy. No. No, no, no. No. It’s just that you’ve been so quiet lately, ever since you came back from the trip. Your mom is worried that something may have happened in that cabin. So you guys didn’t just ask? Well, we didn’t want to pry.

[ Sarcastically ] This is better. Okay, okay. I’m sorry. You’re right. You’re right. A manufactured sneak attack was not the way to go. But we just want you to know that we’re here for you and — and we love you. And if you have anything that you want to get off of your chest, we’re listening. Mm-hmm.

[ Sighs ] It all started when spencer’s girlfriend — this punk has a girlfriend? Okay. Please, go on. Esme pulled a mean girl stunt at the cabin and I got upset, but I’m fine now. Okay, of course you’re fine now. But it’s no fun to have to deal with esme’s nonsense all the time. What is this girl’s name now? It’s esme. One more again? Esme. Esme. It’s french. It’s something.

[ Scoffs ] That girl is jealous of you, and she’s threatened by you. You think so? No, i know so. I don’t know where sonny and I stand. I don’t know where carly and sonny stand, for that matter. Well, surely, they’re over now.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. I don’t even know if I’m rooting for that. Listen, ava, the only reason that sonny and I slept together is because we both believed that his marriage was over. He was in so much — he is in so much pain, and I don’t want to see him hurt like that again. Wait, whoa. Why did sonny think his marriage was over? Because carly was supposed to meet him as, like, some sort of sign that she was willing to work things out, and sonny got the impression that she wasn’t coming, and then I showed up, and things just — I don’t know, just progressed. Yeah, they sure did. Sorry. So do you think that it was revenge sex? N-no. I mean, say what you want to say, but sonny and I… we have real feelings for each other, ava, and it was more like we were repressing these feelings and we couldn’t deny it anymore. Come on, nina. You wanted this. You got it. Now what are you going to do with it?

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You heading out? I sure am. Oh, wow. You look gorgeous. Yeah? You sure it’s not too much? Definitely not. Your date is going to be blown away. Whoever he is. Yeah, about that. If the dating app doesn’t allow you to exchange photos, how are you going to know who he is? He said he’ll be waiting at the bar, wearing a teal shirt. Oh, mysterious. I’m trying not to get my hopes up. Blind dates are statistically disastrous. Yeah, but it’s no pressure, right? It’s just drinks. At charlie’s anti-valentine’s party. Oh. We’ve been messaging for weeks. I know everything about him. He knows everything about me. We just don’t know what each other looks like. I have a feeling it’s going to go really well. From your lips.

[ Chuckles ] For the clothing drive? Excuse me, are you a veteran? I’m just trying to make sure there’s nothing in here that I gave you. Oh, nice job, biz — donating the fancy stuff.

[ Zipper runs ]

[ Sighs ] Or not. Yikes. What happened to this? That’s the dress I wore when I married franco. I want to go to sonny, but I can’T. Why not? Why not? Because his marriage just exploded. So? Ava, I don’t want to be one of those women that says, “what about me?” That’s kind of tacky, isn’t it? Nina, you slept with a married man. Like I told you, I slept with him because I thought his marriage was over. But okay, point taken. Just forget about morality, you know? Just go for it. No, no, no. I’m not going to do that. I’m not. I’m gonna… I’m going to just stop and think about what’s best for sonny. If it were anybody else, I would tell you to give him space. But sonny and carly have survived a lot, and with enough time, they could survive this. So do not give them time. Carly: Set the meeting. And once it’s confirmed, I want you to go home. Thank you so much, joanne. Hey. Meeting’s set. Okay. Okay? That’s it? Okay? Well, you might as well hear all your options. It doesn’t mean you have to act right away, though you are known for your impulsiveness. Yeah, it’s always worked out like a charm for me, huh? I hope you don’t think I’m trying to tell you what to do. I don’T. I think you’re trying to be my friend. Good, because as a friend, I think I should just warn you that if sonny finds out that you’re taking the divorce route so quickly, he’s going to be hurt, carly. So hurt that it might be the end for the two of you. Are you prepared for that? I wanted carly to meet me halfway so that I would know that she’s willing to fight for the marriage. I don’t know carly well, but it’s clear she loves you. Whatever went down last night, you’re sure there’s no way to salvage things? Uh, well, pretty sure. Well, if you’re waiting for my permission to give up on your marriage, you’re wasting your time. Not everybody’s as perfect as you and lenny. Oh. [ Chuckles ] Lenny and I didn’t have some magical romance. Some days were easy, some days were hard, but we worked on it. When you’re committed to someone, that’s what you do. You don’t just throw in the towel when things get difficult. I’m glad you decided to stay in port charles, ’cause I don’t know what I could have done without this tough love. Emphasis on “love.”

[ Cellphone beeps ] Oh. [ Sighs ] What’s wrong? Carly is meeting with a divorce lawyer tomorrow.

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pain with I never meant for any of this to happen. If I would have just stopped for a second to consider the ramifications — hmm. It’s a little late for that now. You think? I’m in love with a man who I cause nothing but trouble for, but I don’t want to do that anymore. Well, you don’t have to. If I know sonny, he’s off somewhere nursing his wounds, spiraling out. You could be the one to steady him. I’m not going to take advantage of his pain. Well, I’m not suggesting you seduce the man, nina. Just be there for him. You love sonny. You want a future with him. Be somebody he can count on. No, I’ve caused too much damage by me being impulsive, and if I care about sonny, and…I really do care about him, I’ve got to stop that destructive behavior. So I take it that’s a no, you’re not going to go to him, then. It’s a no. For once, I am going to do the right thing and I’m not going to seek out sonny. I’m not going to do it. And however things land, I’m going to accept it. Suit yourself. But I think you’re making a big mistake. Did the dress look like thiswhen you put it in the box? I guess I don’t actually know. I mean, it’s been in that garment bag for months. I-I haven’t looked at it. Donating this is a big step. In the moment, it just felt important to helping me move on. So when you last saw it months ago, the dress was still intact? I don’t know how this could have happened. Moths, maybe? Are razor-tooth moths a thing? There aren’t even holes in the garment bag. It looks like somebody shredded this, but who would have done something like this? Maybe it fell apart when you had it dry cleaned. I-I think I’ve looked at it since then. I guess it’s a possibility it… say it. Today is franco’s and my anniversary, and having the dress torn up like this, it just seems like some kind of an omen that… I don’t even know what I’m saying. Look. Let’s get a drink, yeah? I-I’ll reschedule my date. No, absolutely not. It’s no big deal, really, I — oh, my god. What? I just — I remembered that I did look at the dress when it came back from the dry cleaners. I noticed a tear. I guess I just didn’t realize the extent. I’m sorry. I’m really tired today, and my brain is like mush. And… [ Sighs ] Mystery solved. So go, go on your date. Have fun. I can’t wait to hear all the details. I love you. I love you, too. Be right back. We’ll be right here, honey. Oh, god. What? What is that look? Just taking it all in. Taking what in?

[ Chuckles ] You used to be on this singular track, so focused, balancing motherhood with career. Okay, and now? Now you’re just… different. I hope in a good way.

[ Chuckles ] In a great way. I’m not saying you weren’t happy before. It’s just…you seem, I don’t know, lighter, I guess. Honestly, I think that it has to do with me seeing curtis. Is that terribly awkward? No. You deserve joy after everything I put you through. And I did my share of hurting you, too, I know. But look at us now, huh? Coming together when it counts to prop up our little girl. Mm-hmm. And she’s not so little anymore. No, she is not.

[ Sighs, chuckles ] You know what? You need to get out there. I am out. You’re out with your ex-wife and your daughter. Come on, marcus. You should start dating. Oh, here we go. What? You all happy and coupled up now, so you want to see everybody else coupled up. Maybe. Yeah. You know, maybe. Life does seem —

[ Sighs ] It just seems full of possibilities now, and I’m brighter and more vibrant. And I sound like a complete idiot.

[ Chuckles ] No. You sound like a woman in love.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh, I’m so sorry. Excuse me. Go ahead. And there goes my valentine’s plans for the night. Patient emergency? Yeah. Okay, um, please tell trina that I had to go to the hospital, I got called away. But give her this for me along with a big hug? Of course. Good luck with your patient. Thank you. Thank you so much. Curtis? Curtis, hi. I am so, so sorry. Yeah, it’s a patient emergency, and I’m going to be — I’m going to be at the hospital all night.

[ Chuckles ] But I promise I’ll make it up to you. I’m not defending sonny, nor do I care if the two of you stay together. But as your friend, I’m just asking if you’re sure. Sonny’s not going to know that I met with a lawyer. If you decide to pull the trigger and he finds out, he will know, and there is no going back. I need this to be over. I am so done with this situation, and this feels like the only way to do it. I need to reclaim my life, sam. Okay. Can you promise me one thing? Maybe. Go in with an open mind. Listen to what the lawyer has to say and then decide if now is the time to talk divorce. What if it is? It hasn’t even been 24 hours and she’s already calling a divorce attorney. And not just any attorney. I know this woman. She’s ruthless. Okay. Just slow down.

[ Sighs ] You don’t know what’s going on in carly’s head. Don’t jump to conclusions. What other conclusion can there be? Carly didn’t tell me anything. I just got this, you know, added on my notification here. What? Oh, no, this is… this is on the — the shared calendar with donna and avery. She probably made a mistake. Talk about honesty, huh? I’m not excusing carly. However, she was deeply hurt by the revelation that you and nina lied.

[ Groans ] And whatever happened last night… right. …Must have compounded that. Okay. So… don’t write her off yet. She’s writing us off. She may reconsider once she’s had a chance to cool off. Listen to me. She’s calling the shots. I ain’t having it.

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bad mom had to changeher valentine’s day plans, but it did come with one collateral benefit. And that is? It brought the parental pep talk to an early close. You do know we mean well, right? I know, and I love you for it. It’s just, you don’t need to go overboard, like bringing me chocolate to cheer me up. What? It was the valentine’s day special. I had nothing to do with that. Mm-hmm. Right. Can I help it if I want to celebrate how proud I am of you? You take everything life throws at you with such courage and grace, and I want you to know that if you ever need it, I’ll have your back, always. And lots of friends on the police department.

[ Chuckles ] Got it. Mm. Yeah, it’s good? So good. Uh-huh? Thanks, dad. Anytime, kiddo. Mm. Yeah. Mm-hmm. Elizabeth. Hi. Hi. Uh, amy’s not in here, is she? No, why? No, no reason. No reason. What you got there? Oh, it’s just for the clothing drive. I was just, um… I was just heading out. I wanted to say goodbye. I’ll call you tomorrow, okay? Happy valentine’s day, elizabeth. Finn, wait.

[ Sighs ] I know we didn’t make plans for tonight, ’cause this day isn’t easy for me. I know it’s not. But I kind of think that a nice, mellow family dinner with just you and violet and the boys is exactly what I need. We can just order pizza and watch a movie. That sounds…perfect. I’ll see you later, then. Okay. Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here? Not at all. Thanks. Teal shirt. Oh, no, no, no, no, no. This is on me. Thank you for your advice. Sound advice or crappy advice?

[ Both laugh ]

[ Sighs ] You’re right. It’s best to hear what the lawyer has to say before taking action. Options are a good thing. And I’m keeping mine open. You know as well as I do that marriage is complicated. When it’s not so raw, you’ll see there is more than one way to resolve things. Or, as lenny would put it, it ain’t over till it’s over.

[ Sighs ]

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No, it looks like something went wrong.You startled me. Well, you know, I live up in the main house, right? Have you seen michael? He wasn’t at the gatehouse. Is this about dante? I thought he was gonna be all right? It’s not about dante.

[ Sighs ] Carly, you seem upset. What’s going on? It’s about sonny. And by the way, I really want to thank you for your great advice that you gave me earlier. About going to see sonny at the haunted star? Did you go? Yeah, I went. And I found him in bed with another woman. Britt, listen, it’s nina. It’s important. I really need to talk to you. Call me back. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Sonny. Yeah, dante’s here. I need to see my son.

[ Indistinct conversations ] It makes sense, though, that victor would help peter. He’s done it in the past. Well, but victor also swore that he ended that partnership with peter, but I guess if he sees that there’s something for him to gain, he probably would have fired it back up. But do you think that he would risk his immunity deal with the wsb? Yeah, it’s possible. He alluded to the fact that he had all these plans for peter. That actually tracks with another one of my theories. Keep you posted. Oh. I’m gonna check in with kevin.

[ Sighs ] Ok. So many unanswered questions. Yeah. Like where do we start? Well, how did victor find out that bailey was maxie’s daughter? Austin: Hey. Where are you going? I don’t know. I-I need to do something, though — stretch my legs. I don’t know. If I stop and think about what’s going on, I’m going to lose my mind. Yeah, I’m sure.

[ Sighs ] How’s your mom? She’s — she’s fine. She’s with mac. And… how’s mac? He — he’s going to be ok. They said he’s going to pull through. That’s great. You must be — you must be so relieved. I am. For the first time tonight, I actually have some hope. That’s great. Hang on to that. It’s important. We’re going to find your louise, maxie, I promise. Kevin, there you are.

[ Sighs ] What’s wrong? I was expecting that you’d be in a terrific mood, given mac’s really strong prognosis. Oh, no, the news about mac is great. Then what’s wrong? I’ve been trying to call charlotte since I left her at home alone. She’s not answering. What have you done with charlotte? I knew you’d double-cross me, so I took out a little insurance policy. Dante and laura are busy putting out fires. Valentin’s mia altogether. Which left poor little charlotte all alone tonight. I wonder where she could be. Alright. No more games. I want her back now, unharmed. Well, that depends on you, doesn’t it, victor? See, I do know where charlotte is, but if something were to happen to me, well… my god, I wonder if you’d ever even find her. Hey, bud. Thanks for coming out to cheer me on. Dad, I’m — I’m always here. I’m always here for you, too. Okay. Go, dad.

[ Chuckles ] Thanks. No, everyone’s passing you in the race. Oh. You got it, coach!

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I really do appreciateyour positive attitude. I’m trying my best to lean into hope right now. Ok. I mean, if it were easy, everybody’d do it, right? And the world would have zero problems. I know it’s difficult, but in the end, hope is totally worth it. Britt:

[ Sighs ] Maxie. Maxie, there you are. Maxie: What are you guys doing here? I can’t believe about peter. We came as soon as we heard the news. I-I took the liberty of calling them. I thought you might need the extra moral support. I’ll take all the support I can get right now. I promise you this, maxie — peter won’t be free for long. I-I hope you’re right. I hope someone finds peter and gives him the slow, painful death he deserves. And of all of the misery he’s inflicted, the worst may be how his twisted plans left you to worry about your missing daughter all these months. What? Is there some news about louise? Ok, there is a lot that you both don’t know, and I think it’s time I tell you. Victor: Give me that. Now, where is she? You’re so predictable, victor. You know, your family is your weakness. Tell me, or I’ll make you beg to tell me. Well, I will tell you this — port charles is full of so many abandoned warehouse. Now, if charlotte were to be locked away in one of those, it would be a great hiding place, don’t you think? Start a search immediately. Well, even if you were to find the right one, who’s to say the entrance hasn’t been rigged with some kind of security measure? What is it you want? To complete our bargain. So, can I get up now? Charlotte, it’s grandma. Uh, listen, honey, I-I don’t know if you’re doing your homework or you’re video-chatting with your friends, but it’s very important that, when you get this, you call us right back, ok? Thanks, honey. You know, that’s probably exactly what it is. [ Laughs ] It’s probably just fine. I just feel guilty leaving her home alone. Kevin, stop. She’s 13 years old, and we have left her home alone before. Yeah, that’s true. You know how she gets when she’s watching a movie. Esme is meant to be home pretty soon, too. Esme. Esme. Yeah, ok. Let me just see here. Esme, it’s laura. Hey, um, how close are you to my apartment? Oh, ok, that’s great. Listen, do me a favor. When you get home, have charlotte call us right away, please. We’re a little concerned that something may have happened. Carly, let’s go inside. It’s warmer here. Come on. I’m sorry. I-I’m not mad at you, drew. Maybe you should be. I’m — I’m serious. I’m the idiot who encouraged you to go and make things right. I-I want you to know, I — I thought sonny — I thought you guys were on the same page about this. I’m the idiot. I didn’t listen to my instincts. I knew nina was trouble, and I knew sonny was blind to it. I-it just kind of blows my mind how quickly sonny gave up on this big grand gesture to you — blows your mind? I was five minutes late and I walked in on sonny in bed with nina. I’m sorry. God. I knew there was more going on than sonny’s bizarre sympathy for nina. I knew it, but I was just so happy to have him home. I was so, so grateful that he was home. I didn’t listen to my instincts. I mean, I just wanted my family to be together, so I went along to get along, and… oh, my god, for the first time in my life, I got played.

[ Laughing ] And the whole time, the real villain was standing right in front of me. Nina. Or — or sonny? Both. Hey. Hey. What happened with dante? Have you seen him? Um, dante is gonna be fine. But… [ Sighs ] Peter august escaped again. So he got injured trying to stop peter? Dante was trying to be his usual brave self, but before he realized it was a partial inside job, he got knocked over the head pretty hard. Did he get a concussion? The doctors released him so he could search for peter.

[ Scoffs ] So peter got away.

[ Sighs ] At least dante’s ok? Look. -Hey. -Hey. Hey. What the — ah, it’s ok. I’m good. Are you sure? Doctor clear you? Yeah, yeah. Yeah, pretty much. What do you mean, “yeah, yeah?” Well, he said I’d have some headaches and stuff like that, but I’m ok. I’m more interested in finding brook lynn’s baby. I don’t know un– brook lynn’s baby? Peter kidnapped her after he escaped custody. What does he want with brook lynn’s baby? Is this a hostage situation, or he wants to, you know, get some leverage if he gets caught? Dante: Yeah. Peter knows the truth, doesn’t he? Yes, that’s what we think, yes. Well, what truth? Well, some–

[ Sighs ] Somehow, peter found out that the baby that brook lynn’s been caring for is really maxie’s daughter, which means all these secrets that we’ve been keeping have been for nothing.

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So do you think that sonny and nina — do you think they were having an affair the entire time that he’s been back? I don’t know. I can’t believe this. I mean, sonny asked me to come to the haunted star tonight because he had this big, amazing, romantic night planned, and when I don’t show up on his timetable, he calls his back up? He calls nina? So, sonny reached out to nina? Or did nina just happen to show up there? I don’t care. It doesn’t matter. I mean, he was in bed with nina when I got there.

[ Stammers ] The whole thing just isn’t making any sense. I — I — maybe sonny just thought that you were giving up on your marriage because you didn’t show up. Well, those are sonny’s ridiculous terms, ok? Because I don’t get past my pain when he wants me to, that gives him the right to jump in bed with the woman who caused all of this?! What the hell does that say about sonny? What does it say about my marriage? I don’t know. I — I honestly — I — I truly don’t know. What does — what does it say?

[ Laughs ] You know, even after sonny defended her and protected me, and I really thought this was a hurdle that we could get over. I knew it would be hard, and I knew it would take a lot of time, but I thought we would get past it. Now my… my marriage is over. Brook lynn never had a daughter? Anna: No. No, and she promised maxie that she would raise louise as her own to keep her safe from peter, a-and it worked. Sonny, I mean, it worked for months. I had no idea. Well, maxie explained that she told you everything months ago, and that you were one of the few people that knew that brook lynn was never pregnant. Yeah, I tri– I tried to convince her to at least tell valentin, let him in on the plan so his heart wasn’t broken, but she thought that the more people who knew, the greater the chance that it would get back to peter, and in the end, I agreed with her. The most important thing was keeping that baby safe. So, nina, you knew this back in nixon falls? I’m gonna tell michael and kristina that you’re ok. Dante: Alright. We’ll see you. Yeah. Yeah, you know what, um… let’s go for a walk. I gotta call my mom. Ok. So, um, any new leads on where peter might be? Possibly. Maybe you can help with that? Yeah. I’ll do anything. Just name it. Have you spoken to valentin recently or heard from him?

[ Sighs ]

[ Tires squealing ] Jeez.

[ Engine revving, horn honking ]

[ Man groans ] Oh, my god!

[Panting] Please call anna… anna devane… no , I haven’t talkedto valentin in, like, days. Why? Do you think there’s a problem? Do — do you think that valentin knows where peter is? No, no. I’m just really concerned that he’s made himself a target.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Excuse me. Ok. I’ll let you take your phone call, but will you keep me updated? Yes, of course. Hello? Is this anna devane? Who is this? I think I found a friend of yours. I was going to call 9-1-1, but he insisted I call you first. You should know, he’s in bad shape. Anna! Valentin! Get him up. Alright, what are your terms? Simple. You do exactly as you originally intended — arrange my transportation out of port charles from a boat on this dock. Once you do that, I’ll send you a pin with charlotte’s location. How can you be sure I won’t betray you? Oh, I have enough dirt on you, old man — anna, valentin, everyone else will know exactly who arranged for my escape. Well, do we have a deal? Britt: Maxie, I can’t believe this. You were actually my plan “a”, britt. And then you wound up on the run with jason, so I asked bobbie to help me give birth in a house in beechers corners. But of course, peter had a plan of his own with fake nurse chloe. It’s really a miracle that I was able to give louise to brook lynn. And in all these months, you didn’t think you could confide in me or britta? I really thought the fewer people that knew, the better. But — I didn’t even tell my parents. Anything to keep my daughter safe. I of all people know that you must do everything in your power to protect your family. Don’t worry about our feelings now. What’s important is that we find louise. I agree. I don’t know how peter found out about louise, but he must have. I mean, otherwise, why would he have taken her? It can’t be a coincidence. Do you think whoever helped him escape told him the truth about louise? Well, you said the only other two people who knew were nina and chase, right? Victor would be just the type of swine to help peter again. But how could he have figured out that bailey was really louise? Oh, god, no. Austin, what is it? Alright, um, there is a possibility that victor does know the truth about louise. And if that’s the case, it’s all my fault.

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[ Sighs ] I had a feeling I’d find you here. I won’t intrude, I just — I just wanted to make sure that everything was ok. Well, I can’t really worry about my marriage right now. I’m just glad that dante’s ok and maxie’s daughter comes home safely to her. Yeah. Ok, then I’ll give you some privacy. You know what? You really knew that… bailey was louise, didn’t you? Well, not on day one, but I knew pretty early on, yes. So when you were in nixon falls and peter was blackmailing you… …you were actually playing him. Please don’t tell me to give my marriage another shot. I’m just going to say that… I’m surprised how certain you seem. Every time I close my eyes, I see sonny in bed with nina. That’s pretty much the point of no return for me. Infidelities that they — they can be — they can be worked on, they can be worked through, and sometimes, they can be forgiven. Right.

[ Laughs ] He tried to throw jason in my face. Now, I know — I know that you and jason were married, and I understand the official story was that it was for the business, but that wasn’t the whole story, was it? No. We were in love. And that never would have happened if nina would have done the right thing. I’ve worked so hard on putting my marriage back together, and I feel like I’ve been working by myself. I really do. And, um… maybe walking in and seeing sonny in bed with nina was the smack in the face that I needed… to realize that my marriage died the night that that bridge collapsed. You know, it’s like, um… shattered crystal — you just can’t put the pieces back together. Hmm. It’s the old saying, “you can’t go home again.” And I feel the same way. You, uh — you doing ok? You just got knocked on the head and you’re asking me if I’m doing ok? Look, it seems like whatever you and drew were talking about, that… it took a lot out of you. Anna: Dante! Hi, sam. They found

valentin. They did? Where? Yeah, they’re bringing him in an ambulance. I’m going to see what I can find out. Hey, esme, are you at the apartment? Is charlotte there? Oh, my god. What? Uh, ok, look. Um… go in the house, lock the door, call the police. Stay on the phone with the police until somebody gets there to help you. We’ll get there as soon as we can. Bye. What’s going on? When she got there, there was a pizza delivery guy u-unconscious in the hallway. The door to the apartment is open and charlotte is nowhere to be seen. I’ll agree to your terms. I’m going to need your phone. Now, this isn’t the exact address, but it’s within the vicinity. Once the ship is docked here, I’ll send you the exact location of where charlotte is being held. If she’s harmed in any way, you’re a dead man.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Alright. Let’s go. How could this be your fault? You didn’t know bailey was louise. Alright, so you know that I was having a really hard time with brook lynn, and so was valentin, and it — [ Sighs ] Somehow, valentin’s uncle, victor, got involved. And then victor came to me and he had a sonogram, but the patient information had been torn off. And I told him how he could track down the patient. So it’s possible… that you led peter to my daughter? Y– I — um… I don’t — I don’t — I don’t know what to say. No, I… I wouldn’t say anything. I can’t right now. I wouldn’T.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hello? Hello, maxie. Missing something?

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Hi. Is valentin in there? Yes. Ok. Thank you.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Mouthing ]

[ Whispering

]Someone should have told me. So meone should havetold me. Has he been drinking? I think your friend might have gone on a bender. He’s lucky someone found him when he passed out. Did you do a blood alcohol test yet? Was just about to. Okay, great. I’m his emergency contact. I’m listed as that. Could you please keep me posted? Yes. Thank you, diana. Valentin, I’m here. I’m here. It’s me. What the hell happened? Bailey… bailey’s in danger.

[ Mutters ] Peter, where is louise? Oh, so we’re calling bailey by her original name now, are we? Well, I’ll have you know that our daughter is safe and sound. She’s with me, and I would never let anything happen to her. But don’t take my word for it. Why don’t you come see for yourself? Where?

Pier 55. Come alone. And, maxie, if I get even a whiff of the police or anyone following you, I will disappear so fast, and you’ll never see louise again.

And before you ask

how I’ll know, you should understand that I have people everywhere, maxie, and I will vanish into thin air if I even sense for a second that you’re going to betray me. Do you understand? Yes, I understand. Good. Leave your phone behind. Drop a pin to this number so I know you did. Pier 55. I just hope… anna’s hunch pays off and valentin has a lead on where to find louise. Me, too.

[ Sighs ] Look, I, uh… I’m sorry I asked you about… your conversation with drew. That’s — that’s, um… that’s between you guys, and you don’t owe me any explanations whatsoever. Hey. I appreciate the space that you’re offering, but it’s not necessary. I know when drew came back, things got a little wonky between the two of us. Well, th-that — whatever. That’s to be expected. He’s scout’s father. I know. And as scout’s father, I am always going to care for him. But when you got injured, I was really worried about you.

[ Chuckles ] And when I found out that you were going to be ok, it just — it hit me. I mean, just like that. What? My future is with you. I love you. Carly: What do you mean? What home can’t you go back to? No, no, no, no, I’m here to listen tonight. Oh, please. Please. Carly. I would give anything not to think about sonny and nina. Ok, um… well, things just kind of came to a head in my personal life tonight, that’s all. And not in a good way? Let’s just say that there’s — there’s a lot of, um… really horrible things about being imprisoned, obviously. I mean, you can’t live the life that you want. The food is horrible. You get beat up all the time, all of that. It’s — it’s — it’s horrendous. But he worst thing by far is the monotony — is — is hour after hour, day after day of nothing. And so, um…whateve r cellthey put me in, I would — I would just scratch scout’s name in the wall. You know, give me something to focus on. Give me a reason to survive. And the thing is, is that, um… it was impossible for me to focus on scout without thinking about her mom. My prior life in port charles. Right. And if I’m being completely honest right now, back when jason first reappeared, like, I knew, in that moment — I knew that sam would go back to him. So when she told me that she broke up with jason, it just — it just kind of messed with my head, that’s all. I bet it did. My memories o-of port charles are what kept me going, and that’s all, but now that I’m back, it’s like, I don’t know what’s real, I don’t know what’s fantasy. Especially considering co-parenting with sam has just felt so right. Um… it took me a minute to realize that sam’s not the same person she was two years ago. You know, she’s stronger. She got over jason. She got over me. And her heart is with somebody else. But that is life, right? And I think we all tell ourselves little lies so that we can live to fight another day. Ghs uddenly becamevery complicated. You know, I never could quite reconcile the nina I knew with the person peter was blackmailing. I accepted that the — the horrible secret you kept from carly was because you were angry. But it never made sense to me why you would let peter blackmail you over that secret. But the reason you did it was because you knew that maxie’s daughter was safe with brook lynn. And you let peter blackmail you so you could send him on a wild goose chase to the caribbean. Right? You could distract him. Why are you making it sound like what I did was noble, sonny? It wasn’T. I should have called the police the second that I saw peter, but I didn’T. My actions were purely out of desperation. I’m not a saint. I never said you were. It’s just not black and white, is it? Nothing is anymore. So, sam made it clear that she’s with dante now? She did, and, um… and she is. I’m sure that didn’t feel very good.

[ Scoffs ] The writing was on the wall, I just chose not to read it. I kept… holding on to something that wasn’t there anymore.

[ Chuckles ] Tell me about it. You keep fighting for something because at one point in your life, it was — it was everything to you, and you don’t think that you can go on without it. Yeah. And you feel like it’s your responsibility to hold it together. We just keep holding on to the past… instead of being in the moment. Doing what we should… instead of what we want.

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Maxie. Maxie, can we do anything? I’m ok. I just need a minute. Can we just talk for one second? What is there to talk about? I trusted you! Because you convinced me to trust you! But you couldn’t let go of your petty revenge, and now my daughter is in the hands of her psychopath father! I did not mean for it to go this way.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Where are you going? I’m going to find my daughter.

[ Ship horn honks ] Right on time. I realize that all I’ve ever done is add trouble to your life. And tonight is proof of that. And no matter how angry I have been at carly, I never intended for this to happen, especially when I see how much pain you’re in. You’re not responsible for my actions. Well, I’m responsible for my actions. And I truly hate that I’ve made it even more difficult for you to salvage your marriage. I’m starting to believe it can’t be saved. We can’t do this. We can’t do this. I’m sorry, I — I thought — you thought that I wanted you to kiss me, and I do. But for all the wrong reasons. I’m just so focused on sonny, and I just want to hurt him. Oh. And you want to hurt sam, and you’re focused on sam, right? Yeah, I’m not — I don’t want to hurt sam, but maybe I wanted something to help me forget her. Maybe if — if — uh, you know, you were a stranger.

[ Laughs ] But, um, your friendship means too much to me. And we’re vulnerable right now, and you being jason’s brother just makes it… oh, it would be very messy. Right. Yeah, I mean, we just have a lot going on to get caught up in, uh, this.

[ Monitor beeping ] There was no sign of alcohol in mr. Cassadine’s bloodstream. Oh, just as I thought. Someone tried to make it look as though he were drunk, probably to dismiss anything that he had to say. Yeah. Thank you so much. Hey, valentin, I need you to focus. What’s the last thing you remember? Bailey… bailey is maxie’s daughter. Oh, you’ve figured it out. That’s probably why you disappeared. Ok, I’m going to need your help in finding her. So who told you about this? Or were you with someone when you figured it out? Laura: Have you seen anna devane? Nurse: She’s right in there.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Anna. Yeah? Oh, my god! Oh, no. It’s — he’s going to be alright. He going to be alright. What is it?

[ Sighs ] It’s charlotte. Something’s happened.

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You, uh… you love me? Yeah, I know. It was new to me, too, and I found myself talking to nina, and — and I just — I just kind of said it. And then I thought to myself, if I could say it to a mere stranger, then I should — I should probably be able… to feel comfortable enough to say it to you. So I did. I said to you, and I said it. I love you. I did it. I love you.

[ Laughs ] Ahh! Don’t — don’t — please don’t feel like you have to say it back to me just because I said it. No, I don’T. Look. There’s no… there’s no pressure to say anything. I’ve wanted to say this for a while, sam. I love you. You do? Yeah. Well, I’m glad that, uh, you were thinking clearly enough for both of us. I should go. Hmm. Um, thank you. Thank you for talking to me. Anytime. Anytime you ever want to talk or just hang out and think about anything else. I’m going to hold you to that. I have a lot of regrets about what happened tonight — what went down and… what carly saw and… what I said to her. But I realize that carly had a point. About what? What happened between us in nixon falls in the past… it’s not just the past. It’s in the here and now. No matter how much I try to deny it…

[ Sighs ] I gotta — I gotta —

[ Sighs ] I gotta see dante. Yeah. Alright. What’s happened to charlotte? She’s been staying with us, but when esme came home, she found a pizza delivery man unconscious in the hallway, but no charlotte. No! It’s peter, isn’t it?! It has to be! Son of a bitch! Police have been notified. Ok, so what — what is the timeframe? How long has she been missing? Charlotte: Grandma! Oh, my god. Charlotte?! I ordered pizza, but when I opened the door, someone grabbed me! Oh, sweetheart! Charlotte, look who’s here.

[ Shouts ] Are you hurt? I’m fine, come here. Let me look at you. Are you hurt? No, they locked me in a building, and I was trying to get out when someone saved me. Anna: Who? Who, dear? Grandpa victor! I didn’t think going after brook lynn would end up like this. How could you? You didn’t know the truth about bailey. And eventually, maxie will understand. Don’t come to me expecting sympathy. I’m fresh out of it. Now we all must come together to clean up your mess and make sure maxie’s baby is brought home safely. And when this is all over, you will answer to me. Maxie, I’m so glad you came. Louise, honey, it’s ok. If you want to see our daughter, it’s gonna be on my terms now. And what are those? I’m leaving the country with louise, maxie, so I want you to say goodbye to her here and now, knowing you’ll never see her again. Or… …you come with us, and we’ll be a family forever.

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we have louise, it’s gonna be okay, sweetie. If you want to see our daughter, it’s gonna be on my terms now. And what are those? I’m leaving the country with louise. And I want you to say goodbye to her here and now, knowing it’s the last time you will ever see her. Or… …you can come with us. And we’ll be a family forever. She must be cold, peter. Let me take her someplace warm. Not to worry. Our daughter will be warm and comfortable and safe on her journey to our new home.E.The question is… will you be joining us? Alright, thanks, ted. Keep me posted.

[ Sighs ] No news on peter’s whereabouts? It’s like the guy disappeared into thin air. How does he do that with a baby? Isn’t that supposed to make him easier to spot? I can’t believe I let my guard down, chase. I can’t believe I didn’t hear when he just waltzed in here and took bailey from upstairs. Hey, hey, hey. This isn’t your fault, okay?

[ Sighs ] This is on peter, and peter alone. And the pcpd is not gonna stop searching until they find maxie’s baby and they bring her home.

[ Doorbell rings ] Let me get that. Hi, we got here as soon as we could. Finn: Hey. Any news? Chase: Afraid not.

[ Sighs ] Brook lynn, I am so sorry, I know this is every parent’s worst nightmare. Listen, I know he’s nuts, but… why would peter snatch your child? What does he get out of taking bailey? I mean, w– what’s he looking for, ransom? You know, hoping the quartermaines pay him so much he could just disappear forever? What’s going on? You know something?

[ Sighs ] Um… bailey isn’t bailey. Papa. Why are you here? What happened to you?

Pardonnez-moi, ma petite. I will tell you everything. But first you have to tell me who took you. Peter august. I thought he was the pizza delivery man. I opened the door, and he grabbed me before I could run away. And then he blindfolded me.

[ Monitor beeping ] Charlotte, can I ask you something? Did he hurt you? He wouldn’t let me take the blindfold off. He took me someplace in his car and then locked me in. As soon as he was gone, I took the blindfold off. I-it was a warehouse. I was trying to find a way out when grandpa victor found me. Quite the introduction ,wouldn’t you say, charlotte? Laura: Okay, I have about a million questions, but right now I do have to get in touch with the pcpd and let them know that we’ve found charlotte. Thank you, victor. Thank you, father, for being a hero. Being exactly the right place at exactly the right time. It’s almost as if you knew where to find charlotte. Yes, that’s what charlotte said. She said it was peter august who grabbed her. Yeah, she has been checked out. She’s absolutely fine, thank goodness. I have no idea what peter’s motivation could possibly be, except maybe to sow panic, to distract us from finding him and bailey and — I — [ Scoffs ] What am I saying? Uh, h-him and louise. Um…

[ Elevator bell dings ] Yes, I talked to mac’s doctor. He said he’s expected to make a full recovery. So that’s something we have to be grateful for. Mm. Okay. Listen, please keep me posted on the search for peter august and louise. Thank you, dante. Hi. I’m sorry. I-I didn’t intend to overhear. But you knew that louise was masquerading as bailey? Robert scorpio filled me in. I’m thinking louise has not yet been found? No. But every available officer on the force is looking for her and peter august. Listen, I know you have a personal interest in the baby being found. You delivered her, right? I did. But it’s not just that. I’m afraid I’m responsible for louise being taken. There isn’t much time, maxie. You know, if you think you can stall until the cavalry arrives, it’s not happening. But I’m gonna give you the choice that you never gave me. I’m taking the baby regardless. But if you come with us, you’ll never have to suffer the heartache that still haunts me, all the questions — where is my daughter? Is she safe? Will she grow up not ever knowing who I am?

[ Ship horn blows ] Is that ship taking us somewhere? Where is it going? We don’t have time for questions. You have to make a choice now. Are you with me and louise…or not?

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Gh saying goodbye to louise when I gave birth to her. I’m not sure I can do that again. Even if it means saying goodbye to your family, your friends? Forever?

[ Voice breaking ] She’s my whole world, peter. Everything I have done has been to protect her. From me. Yeah, but you — you found her. Because you love her as much as I do. Because of how much I love you, maxie. That’s why I called you here, otherwise I would have just left with louise. Why didn’t you? Because I want us to be a family. The way we were supposed to be. But only if you want to. Louise is my family. I-I made her with you. There really is no choice, is there? Sounds good on paper. What’s the catch? Finn: What does that mean — bailey isn’t bailey? I-it started over a year ago. And — chase. I should explain. You only got involved ’cause you were trying to help. I was in on it from the beginning. In on what?

[ Sighs ] Protecting an innocent baby from her psycho father. Hey, he’s — he’s a lot of things, I’ll admit, but psycho is a little harsh. No, no, no, no, no. Not — not chase. Peter august. Maxie needed to make sure he never got his hands on their daughter. But what does this have to do with your baby?

[ Sighs deeply ] I never had a baby. I was never even pregnant. I faked the pregnancy, and when maxie gave birth, she told everyone that the nurse peter hired handed the baby off to some mystery accomplice who disappeared. But that was a lie? You took maxie’s baby and passed her off as your own? That’s right. So, bailey’s really louise, and you said she was yours to help maxie keep her daughter away from peter.

[ Sighing ] Yeah. So, um… how much do you guys hate me? Brook lynn, nobody hates you. I think you’re amazing. Yeah, you certainly went above and beyond to help a friend. Thing is, maxie and i weren’t friends, not at first. I only helped her for selfish reasons. I wanted to get one overon valentin cassadine. Why don’t we discuss the details as to exactly how I found the lovely charlotte until later, hm? All that matters is that you’re safe and unharmed. Thanks to grandpa victor. Mm, mwah! And I promise we’re gonna keep you safe. Peter august is gonna be very sorry for what he did to you. Very sorry. When I got to town, I took on the quartermaines, and I made an enemy out of brook lynn. And it cost me my place in the quartermaine family, and it almost cost me my place here at general hospital. So, I gather you were looking for payback? Yes, I was. So I approached valentin. And I thought maybe we could join forces and plot some kind of revenge against brook lynn. And somehow his father, victor, managed to insert himself.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, no surprise there. Victor never met a revenge plot that he didn’t like. So, victor came to me with a sonogram that he said he found on the street, and all of the personal information was missing. And I told him how he could find out who the sonogram belonged to. I see. And somehow, the sonogram led victor to realize that brook lynn’s baby is really maxie’s baby? I’m — I’m assuming. I don’t know who else would have passed off that kind of information to peter august. What I don’t understand is why it mattered to victor. Well, victor and peter august formed an alliance in greece. So whatever matters to peter august — like finding his daughter. …Would also matter to victor. And if victor could find out louise’s whereabouts, he could use that information against peter, to get him to do… whatever he wanted. Well, like what? I don’t know. But I’m gonna find out. No, peter, I’ll go with you. There is no catch, I promise. What, all the while plotting to run off with our child the first chance that arrives? I can’t just jump into your arms, say that all is forgiven and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. No. I-I didn’t think so. But I-I think if we get out of port charles, away from the place that brought out the worst in you, you will — you will start to become the man that I fell in love with again. The one who was kind and considerate… talked me off the ledge when I was spinning, or made me laugh when I wanted to pull my hair out. The one… the one I trusted and believed in. Maxie, yes. I swear to you on our daughter’s life, that will happen. I will be the best man and husband for you and louise that a man could possibly be. Not louise. Excuse me? I’ll go with you, peter. Whenever. Tonight. Right now. But if you love our daughter as much as you say you do, you’ll understand why we have to leave her behind.

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I don’t understand. Leave louise? After I spent a year trying to find her, searching, risking my life to find her, to be with her? I understand the sacrifices that you’ve made, peter. I’m asking you to make one more — one that we’ll make together. Why are you doing this? Th e world knows youas peter august… …wanted by every law enforcement agency. It doesn’t matter where you take us. We will constantly be on guard waiting for someone to tap you on the shoulder and take you away in handcuffs. That hasn’t happened so far, though. Yeah. You’ve done a good job, peter. Up until this point. Robert and anna did find you. They arrested you and brought you back to port charles. It’s only a matter of time before the wsb or interpol is on your trail, and the longer we stay in one place, the better the chance someone will recognize you. We will constantly be changing our names and our identities. We will always be on the run, never able to build a stable home for our daughter. Is that something you want for her? The child you claim to love? And then, thanks to austin’s vendetta and gladys corbin’s big mouth, valentin grew suspicious. And, um… when he finally cornered me, I was about to tell him the truth, and that’s when chase came in and claimed bailey was his. Did you know that bailey was louise all along? I didn’t find out until the day I claimed to be bailey’s father, but once I put the pieces together, I — I couldn’t let peter find out that the baby was his. That’s when your brother came to the rescue. Look, I got into this for selfish reasons, okay? I went to maxie and offered a mutually beneficial arrangement, right?

[Voice breaking] She would have a safe place to hide her baby, and I would get some leverage over valentin. But once bailey —

[ Sobs ] …Louise actually got here, there was this living, breathing, little baby that was solely dependent on me.

[ Sobs ] I just — I never thought I…

[ Sobs ] I never knew how much I’d grow to care…

[ Crying ] Does valentin know that bailey is maxie’s daughter?

[ Sniffles ] I-I don’t know. Why? Someone found him passed out drunk behind a — a dumpster. What? Called the paramedics. How did that happen? Valentin doesn’t go on benders. The blood tests showed there was no alcohol in his system. So, alcohol was poured on him to make him appear drunk? I mean, to what end? And if he didn’t pass out from alcohol… we’re waiting to hear back from toxicology to see if he was drugged. But right now, we have more questions than answers. I have to see him. Wait, uh, brook lynn, I don’t think that’s — no, chase, I’m sorry. I have to do this. Want to say goodbye to your dad?

Bonne nuit, papa.

Je t’aime.

Bonne nuit.

Je t’aime aussi,

ma petite. Feel better. I already do.

[ Monitor beeping ] Come on, sweetheart. Hm. Impressive young lady, that charlotte. Does the cassadines proud. Thank you for finding her and bringing her safely back to me. I know that peter august kidnapped my daughter — I just want to know why. You know, my father had a lot of beef with the quartermaines and pretty much — pretty much everybody else in port charles, but whenever your name came up. Jimmy lee always said, “there’s a woman to reckon with.” Mm. And jimmy lee would be right. But you must also be someone to reckon with for maxie to have entrusted you with the truth about her baby. I just wish I knew the truth before peter snatched louise. But as for maxie…

[ Sighs ] Yeah? What about maxie? Well, after I told her that I was probably the reason that peter found out about louise, s-she just doesn’t want to have anything to do with me. Can you blame her? Think of your life with your father, peter. Faison dragged you from place to place so he could be one step ahead of the law or a vengeful enemy. Think of how much you’ve resented that life. How it gave you scars that still haven’t healed. Do you want that for louise? If we leave her here in port charles, she can grow up in a safe and stable family. A family that despises me. A family that’ll plant lies in her head about me.

[ Crying ] No, I can’t do it, maxie. I can’T… I can’t be abandoned again.

[ Sniffles ] Not by my own daughter. Peter, I’m willing to leave georgie with her father. And — and I’m hoping that my parents will — will take care of james. I’m — I’m even hoping that one day y-you and I could have another baby. One that won’t be taken from us. You are? Don’t you get it, peter? Our love can live again. We just have to start over. Just the two of us.

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You upended your entire life just to ensure that I’ll never see louise. You made me believe she was stolen, maxie, gave her to brook lynn quartermaine for her to raise as her own. N-not to mention all the accusations you made to my face. The anger and hurt that still haunts my dreams. And now what? I’m supposed to believe that you can simply forget all that and start all over with me? Maybe not forget… but weigh the past and the things we regret against what really matters. We made louise.

[ Breathes sharply ] She connects us. A-and by giving her up, we can be connected again. It’s a second chance, peter. I’m willing to take it. Are you? Maxie… of course I am. You know I am. Hey, look, I know the only thing we care about right now is the safe return of that little girl, but…

[ Sighs ] Bro, have you given any thought at all to what this is gonna mean to your life and to your career in law enforcement when this comes out? It’s already out, man. Ned came by earlier, and he gave me an earful.

[ Sighs ] I… bailey was safe as long as she was under his roof, but then I came up with the brilliant idea to bring bailey and brook lynn here just so we could keep up the lie. And then — and then peter comes, and he takes bailey out from — I’m a cop! This is my job! Hey. Alright, hey. I — shut up. Shut up. Hey, come here.

[ Crying ] Come here. Look. You did good.

[ Sobs ] Alright? You did good. What makes you think I know what’s going on inside peter’s twisted mind? I — I don’t know. Perhaps he took charlotte hoping the pcpd would focus on finding her rather than looking for him and brook lynn’s baby.

Brook lynn’s baby? Are you saying she’s not? You found charlotte minutes after the police issued a missing child alert. How did you do that? How did you know where to look? Valentin, you should not be taxing yourself with these kinds of questions right now. As anna said, you need your strength. Get some rest. I want answers, dad. About charlotte’s kidnapping and what happened to me. I was just heading to my car, walking through the G.H. Parking garage. I’d just left you. Next thing I know, I’m flat on my back by a dumpster, smelling like a distillery. Did peter do that? Or did somebody else? Are you suggesting I knocked out my own son to help peter august? I’ve known since crete that peter has something you want, or you would never have put up with him. Now, you saw me at the hospital collecting bailey’s medical records. Had you figured out that bailey has always been peter’s long-lost daughter louise?

[ Scoffs ] So, what, I made some kind of devil’s bargain with peter august? I’d help him get what he wants, and then he’d help me get whatever allegedly I want? Well, what — what do you think that would be, hm? If I knew the answer, I wouldn’t ask you the question. I do know that peter kidnapped charlotte, and I suspect that you knew where to look because you have made a deal with him. You do have a very vivid imagination. Valentin! Oh, thank god you’re okay. Yeah, no thanks to you. I don’t know how to make up for my mistake with maxie if she won’t return my calls or my texts. Maybe she can’t? Wait. You really think…? I-I don’t want to think the worst, I really don’t, but, um, just in case, um —

grand-mre! Papa has to rest, but I can go. Yeah, charlotte’s doctor checked her out. She’s fine. Oh, good. Good. Everything alright? Okay, if we’re gonna leave, we should do it now. Give me your phone. I left mine behind. I’m gonna call someone I trust. Wait, who is this person you trust? Brook lynn quartermaine? Peter, I promise brook lynn will take louise and look the other way while we get on that ship. She won’t ask any questions. Hell, no. Absolutely not. Peter, brook lynn could not love this baby more than if she was her own, and we cannot leave her here for some random person to find her. Oh, I have no intention of putting our daughter at risk. This is how much I love you. By giving up the child I searched so long for. I know where we need to go and what we need to do. Lead the way.

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Peter… we can’t leave her here. The firehouse has a special drop-off f-for parents w-who can’t care for their infants. No surveillance cameras, n-no questions asked. It’s just — it’s so anonymous. Maxie, that’s the point. Open the special door, you put her inside, and when we close it, it triggers a silent alarm notifying the firefighters that she’s here. She’ll be well taken care of. I promise. I can’T. I can’T. I did good? I mean, h-how can you say that when I lied to you and everyone else? But your heart is good, and you lied for the right reasons. You protected maxie’s baby when peter was one step closer to figuring out bailey was his. Thanks, but given the fact that peter still found out, I feel as if I only made things worse. Hey. That’s what this guy does. He takes you to the dark side where he lives, and he makes you do things you wouldn’t normally do. Like try to kill him? Victor, will you leave brook lynn and me alone for a second so we can talk? I’ll be right outside if you need me.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Door closes ] Forgive my father. Brook lynn: Oh, forget him. What happened to you? I don’t know. But it begins and ends with peter august. Oh, my… it’s all my fault. You never would have been on peter’s radar if I hadn’t lied about bailey. Come on. Her name’s louise. You know. I’m so sorry I lied to you about being pregnant. It was creative. You got your elq shares back, and you protected the life of an innocent child. So, that was good. That was a smart move. Even if I made you suffer? Better me than bailey, so… I guess that makes me grateful. Uh, dr. Gatlin-holt a-and i were just talking about maxie. I-it seems that she’s not answering her phone. Oh. Uh, yeah. For maxie to leave mac’s side, it would have to be something extremely important. Absolutely. Thank you for what you just shared. Okay. Charlotte, I’m so glad you’re doing well. You’re a very brave young woman. Oh, you’re tired.

[ Laughs ] A very brave woman who’s tired and needs some rest. Uh, you know what? I just need one second with anna, and then we’ll go home. Can you wait? Take as long as you need. I’m gonna wait.

[ Laughs ] Oh! Such a good girl. Anna. Yeah. Listen, I know this is a big ask, but the pcpd is stretched so thin at the — no, laura, it’s fine. I’m on it. What is austin doing? What did you show him on the phone? Uh, somebody who might be able to help him locate maxie. I-I’m grasping at straws, but that was all I had. Damian spinelli? This is austin gatlin-holt. We met at jason and carly’s wedding, and I got your number from mayor collins. I need your help. Um, maxie’s awol. She’s radio silent. And mayor collins says that you’re the best hope I have of finding her. Maxie, you’re the one that convinced me we can’t take louise. Or was everything you said about leaving town together and starting a new life… just one more lie?

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[ Sighs ] Look, I’m — I’m sorry for bringing up bad memories. That’s all I can think about, you know? Peter throwing that antidote off the rooftop at G.H. The antidote that was keeping you alive. You know, you would have done the world a service if peter died when you shoved him down the stairwell. Even if it cost me everything I believe in. And that’s the real evil that he brings to the table, right? He turns people like us into people like him. And that’s why he’s got to be locked up and put away forever. So, do me a favor. No more blaming yourself. I can’t help it. Brook lynn and I were right outside on the patio when peter broke in and he took bailey. I-I should have been more aware. I should’ve known that he could have figured it out. Come on. You can do this. No, peter, I can’T.

[ Crying ] You have to.

[ Sniffles ]

[ Crying ] Louise… my little one… I know it probably seems like I’m always saying goodbye to you. But I know that you’re going to be safe and cared for by people that love you. And maybe, one day, you’ll forgive me.

[ Sobs ] And you’ll understand that nobody loved you more than your mommy did when she gave you up. We have to hurry. Maxie: [ Sniffles ] Louise. My little angel. This isn’t goodbye. One day the three of us will be together again. One of the first things they teach us in medical school is you’re not god. You’re not even close. You can’t control all the circumstances all the time. You know what? All you can do is your best. And you did that. Thanks. That being said, it’s probably a good thing you didn’t tell dad and jackie about your sudden fatherhood.

[ Breathes sharply ] And have to break their hearts to tell him that violet is still their only granddaughter. Yeah. Speaking of broken hearts… can you figure out a way to tell violet she’s minus one cousin? You’re grateful I lied? I’m grateful you’re protected bailey. And, yes, she’ll always be bailey to me.

[ Monitor beeping ] I’m grateful you protected bailey from that sick son of a bitch who gets to be her biological father.

[ Breathes sharply ] There were times when me, you, bailey, and charlotte were together… I mean, I knew it was make-believe, but it just… felt like a family. Yeah. I’m really sorry I took that away from you and charlotte. Me too. So, valentin disappearing and then suddenly turning up, obviously drugged, charlotte being kidnapped… laura: Yeah. …And victor just somehow miraculously knowing where to pick her up just makes me… I thought you were taking charlotte home. I am, but I also have a job to do. Evil people are at work in my city. Unless you haven’t noticed.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Anna, take a look. Got it. Anything I can do? I think you’ve done enough, haven’t you? Thank you for getting me the location of maxie’s car. I’m on my way now. Call the cops. I wonder the hell happened to valentin. I mean, obviously, he was drugged and left in an alley, but why? And it couldn’t have been peter, because he was locked up at the time.

[ Cellphone ringing ] I don’t know. It’s anna.

[ Sighs ] Anna, what’s up? Are you up for some freelancing tonight? Peter? Yeah. It’s unofficial, though. I’m already in hot water with the, uh, department. Why not kick it up a notch? I was hoping you’d say that. I just sent you directions.

[ Cellphone chimes ] I got ’em. Good. And, chase — don’t worry. I’ll come prepared. What does anna want? Uh, I will tell you on my way out. Sure. Cameron said aiden baked him austrian pastry and violet picked movies. Lots of disney princesses, of course. And jake is asleep on the couch. Ah. Yeah. Been there, done that. Chase… hey, I am so sorry, but anna needs a favor. Hey, don’t forget you’re suspended. Lock up.

[ Door closes ]

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Chase is a mess. I’m going after him. Don’t worry. Anna’s with him. She’s gonna make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid. Oh, he’s not thinking straight right now. He’s taking risks he shouldn’t be taking, alright? He’s — he’s on suspension. But that’s his choice to make, not yours. I know you want to be the big brother and you want to protect him, but as long as peter is still out there with bailey — I m– I mean louise — then this nightmare is never gonna end. Somebody has to stop him.

[ Sighs ] You’re right. A-as usual, you’re right. And I know you’re worried about your brother, but if you go after him, then I’m gonna worry about you. And what about violet? Aw! Oh, you — you play dirty, you know that? All’s fair when it comes to our kids.

[ Sighs ] Okay. Okay, um… why don’t I take you home, and I’ll grab violet, and hopefully she didn’t eat too much australian cake. Austrian. Austrian. And I have a better idea. Mm? Why don’t you put violet to bed in my guest room, and then you both spend the night? Safety in numbers, right? Can never be too careful or too safe. No. You can’t be. I’m sleeping on the sofa, aren’t I? The pull-out bed’s surprisingly comfortable. Yeah. Laura: C’mon, sweetie. Time to go home.

[ Chuckles ] Can I, uh — can I give you both a lift? No, thank you. I have a police escort. I’m not taking any chances. Oh, well, in that case, I’ll settle for a goodnight kiss from my granddaughter. Mm? Mwah! Good night, dear charlotte. Sweet dreams. You too, grand-pre. What about me? Oh, of course.

[ Whispering ] If I can prove you aided and abetted peter august, you’ll share his fate. Goodnight. Oh, thank you, sweetheart. Let’s go. Chase: Anna. Why’d you want to meet here? Laura got an emergency message from the firehouse saying a baby was dropped off here tonight that… fits louise’s description. So, anyway, I texted ahead to say that we might have an I.D. Great. Yeah. You are…? Oh. Agent anna devane. And this is — detective harrison chase. We, uh — we worked a few arson cases together. Oh, glad you could help out, detective. I’ll be right back. Okay, I-I want to believe that he’s got bailey, but it can’t be that easy, right? I… that’s why I turned to you. I just didn’t want to get anyone’s hopes up. Okay. Her? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That’s her. Hey, baby girl. That’S… you’re not alone anymore. Oh, may I? Yes. Thank you. Okay, so, um… this child was kidnapped by peter august. Did you see who left the child? All drop-offs are anonymous. I mean, a silent alarm triggered the door, and we found her in the safe place. Great. Thank you. Chase: I-I don’t get it. Why would — why would peter just give up the baby? Maxie. Maxie convinced him to. That’s the only explanation that makes any sense. Maxie met up with peter. Oh, my god. I thought she was brave before, but… she just made the ultimate sacrifice. She just — she convinced peter to give the baby up. What’s that? It’s maxie’S. She was wearing it tonight. Do you think she left it on — like, on purpose? As a clue? Yeah, she did. Where did maxie and peter go? That’s what we have to find out. Maxie!

[ Ship horn blows ] Maxie!

[ Scoffs, sniffles ] Hi. There’s been a-a kidnapping. We need the — the pcpd and the coast guard. They’re on a boat. And if the boat gets into international waters, it could be too late. Wait, why aren’t we heading back to the pier and the ship? Well, because the authorities will be checking every ship between here and canada. You have it all figured out, don’t you? Soon, maxie, we’ll be putting port charles and our past behind us.

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a big hug and kiss for me? Okay. Then just give her a big hug. But make it two. Yes, one for me and one…

[ Elevator doors open ] …From her dad. Bye. There’s nothing to be

gained by keepingthis a secret anymore. What are — what are you talking about?

[ Clears throat ] You’re right. It’s time. It’s the only way we’re gonna find louise. Honey, you mean bailey. No. Anna… bailey is louise. She’s my daughter. Maxie, uh, maybe you should sit down. Um, we’ll get you a glass of water. No, I don’t — I don’t need water. I’m fine. Look. You don’t need to be brave for us. You’ve been through hell. Peter’s lies, his crimes, losing your daughter. And now your father’s in the hospital. I mean, it’s enough to break the strongest of us. Actually, dad… maxie’s as strong as they come.

[ Monitor beeping ] How’s my brother? How did the surgery go? Uh, mac is resting comfortably. Oh, that’s good news, right? Uh, yeah, yeah, of course it is. Can we see him? Not yet. He only just got back from recovery. I-I’m sorry. Uh…the… well…

[ Chuckles ] Gotta buck up, babe. He’s getting the best possible care that he can here. He’s got us. And another good reason to hate peter august. That grudge alone is enough to light a fire under mac, get him out of G.H. In no time. Yeah. So, when can you start making arrangements to get me and louise out of port charles? What’s in it for me? Well, I’m gonna make you a very contented man, victor. I’m gonna help you unearth the buried secrets about drew cain.

[ Scoffs ] Yeah, so you’ve been saying for…how long now?

Well, your perseverance is about to pay off, victor. All I ask for in exchange is safe passage for me and my daughter out of port charles. Your requests continue to multiply. Well, that’s economics for you, isn’t it? You have the demand, and I control the supply. And you know you have to deal with me. So tell me, victor. What’s it gonna be?

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Can we see mac? You can go in now. Only one visitor at a time. You do it. He might see me and have a heart attack.

[ Crying ] Thank you.

[ Monitor beeping ] Felicia: Can you feel my hand, mac? I’m not letting go. Robert’s here. Robin’s trying to get a flight out. I told her that she was wasting her time. By the time she gets here, you’re gonna be back in action. You made an honest woman out of me, mac. Damned if I start lying for you now. Ned: I don’t doubt your strength, maxie, but you can’t go around saying that bailey is your daughter. That’s — the truth. Bailey isn’t bailey, dad. Bailey is louise. No. No. Maxie’s daughter was lost in the woods. No, that w– that wasn’t the plan. Bobbie was supposed to help me give birth in beechers corners, far away from peter, giving me plenty of time to say goodbye to her before she left with brook lynn. Do you want me to tell them the rest? No, I can do it. I was supposed to come home and say that I lost my baby… and — and never see her again until peter was in prison and louise was safe. Then she would come home. But your plan never came off. ‘Cause peter had his own plan in place to kidnap you. Brook lynn: So we improvised. It worked for a while. Thought we got the better of peter. But he got louise anyway. Well, victor, if you won’t step up and make arrangements, I’ll have to secure my own departure. Without my help, you’ll be recaptured. Well, perhaps. But then again, maybe D.A. Scorpio will want to cut a deal with me based on my knowledge of your interest in drew. Meet me at pier 55. I’ll get you out of port charles undetected. Smart choice. I’ll be seeing you. Should I get the boat? Fuel is precious. Peter august is just wasted carbon. He’s just outlived his usefulness. What do you think? Can we trust ol’ victor, louise? Hmm. I agree. He has proven to be treacherous in the past, hasn’t he? And he will prove so again and again if given the chance. So…let’s not give him one. I knew it. Carly, you got to listen to me. No. You’re a liar. You’re a liar! Kristina told me you weren’t showing up. Peter august escaped. Dante was hurt. Mac scorpio was shot. I thought you’d want to know. I didn’t mean for that to happen. I didn’t, either. Sonny, I’m so sorry. So am I.

[ Breathing heavily ] Where, uh — alright. Thanks. Uh, listen, nina — no, there’s nothing to say. No, there’s plenty. Um… I guess I-I got to see this through. Yeah. Of course. I love you. You’re brave. You’re frustrating. You complicate my life. You make it worth living. You make me laugh. You — you’re strong, and you’re my heart. Then you promise me you’re gonna live. I’m asking you to marry me. No tricks, no agenda. If I live and I make it through this, I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

[ Door opens ]

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You heard? About peter’s escape? Yeah, anna called me. How is dante? Uh, his injuries weren’t that serious, thank goodness. Well, what about you? Are you okay? Um, nothing that an id bracelet on peter’s corpse won’t fix. Yeah, I’m gonna see what I can do about that. Don’t take any chances. I was separated from my daughter for two long years. I’m not about to risk losing her again, okay? But… I mean, if I have the opportunity to take peter down, yeah, I’m gonna take it, but only if it’s a sure bet, sam. Look. I — I got a second chance at the life I used to have. There’s no way I’m gonna let that go now. I’m on my way. I love you, too. Was that about my father? Oh, I’m sorry, honey. Laura doesn’t have any news about him yet. He always calls me. I don’t know why he didn’T. Well, we can talk to dante about that, so why don’t you get your coat and we’ll go to the hospital? I’d rather stay here in case my father comes to pick me up. I texted him that I’m staying with you and grandmother. I’m old enough to be by myself. And esme will be here soon, so I won’t be alone for long. And you have a doorman. He won’t let anyone through. Alright. But you don’t set foot outside this apartment unless you hear from me or your grandmother. Understood? Yes, sir. I’ll order a pizza and settle in. I’m not going anywhere until I see my father. Okay. The good news is dante has taken over the pcpd, and the manhunt is well on its way. Unfortunately, he has had to divide his resources. What’s happened? Ned quartermaine’s granddaughter bailey has been kidnapped. Most probably by peter august. The manhunt finds him, they’ll find the child. But why would peter august want bailey? Because bailey… is peter and maxie’s daughter, louise. Maxie: I know this is a lot to process, and I am very sorry that I deceived all of you. But peter stole my daughter. Yes. Yes. Yes. Oh, my god. Dante, what do we have? Uh, early reports suggest that the perp, obviously peter, got in through the breezeway between the garage and the kitchen. Were either of you two present? We both were, but we were out on the patio. We didn’t hear a thing. Otherwise, peter would be in custody. Maxie, I am so sorry. No, I-it is not your fault that peter escaped, okay? We need to focus on louise right now. Maxie’s right. Okay? Don’t spend another second blaming yourself. Where are we at with the investigation? Csu’s on the beach searching. They’re going door to door talking to neighbors. Okay. Have them check my car. Peter broken in and took the car seat. That’ll confirm that he’s the perp. We don’t need confirmation! Peter is the one that took her! We need to find him! No. Yes. We — we have to allow the police to be thorough. Because he might have left some evidence that’ll help us pick up his trail. And we have to do it by the book. Otherwise, he gets off on a technicality. Yeah. That could take forever! Well, there’s a faster way for us to find him. What is it? You. I waited for you.

[ Laughs ] I went to the hospital to make sure your son wasn’t dead. He’s okay, by the way. Kristina told me that you — you weren’t coming. That you — that’s what you said to her, that you couldn’t do it. So you jumped in bed with nina? Well, if you felt that you could fix this between us, why didn’t you come here hours ago? I can’t fix my marriage when there are three people in it! Let’s leave nina out of this. Why? Why? You — you didn’T. And now every time I close my eyes, I see you in bed with nina. How many times did this happen? Not once. Really? How many times did you want it to happen? Maybe as many times as you wanted it to happen with jason.

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you sleep with nina, and you make it about jason? That’s not what I meant, carly. You said what you meant. You’ve been holding onto that for months waiting to throw it up in my face! Nice way to deflect from cheating on me with that bitch! Well… maybe I was holding onto it because there’s some truth to it. What about that? Jason is dead, sonny! Yeah, and you still love him. He was my best friend. He saved my life while nina played you like a marionette in her land of make-believe. Yes, I loved him! And you want him back. Don’t you want him back?! Y-you want him back because you want to be with him. Maybe this — you’ve been hoping for this to happen. You are unbelievable! You’ve been stringing me along, giving me hope.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, my god. I was — all I was doing was showing you how much I love you, that I didn’t want to lose you, that I wanted to save our marriage. You never held nina accountable for hurting our family. Not once! Okay. Okay, so now this marriage is gonna blow up in my face because you’re gonna find out an excuse. Oh, my — an excuse? You want me to destroy our family?! You think I’m gonna use that as an excuse?! No, to wallow in your misery and pine… go to hell. …For jason’s ghost. Jason didn’t cheat on me. You did. You can rewrite this story any way you want, but the ending is the same. We are over, and this is on you.

[ Chuckles ] I hereby promise not to engage in any unnecessary risk. Look. You can hold me to that.

[ Chuckles ] I-I will. Good. Keep me honest. Good. I will. Um… speaking of honesty… do you have a minute right now to talk? You know, actually, I wanted to talk to you about something, too. Let’s — let’s go somewhere private if you don’t mind. Look, as much as I would love to do that, I-I’m not 100% sure that this… well, it can wait long enough to relocate. Okay. Sounds serious. Afraid so. It’s about us. Oh. Good. I was actually gonna say the same thing. I keep trying to rack my brain and think of all the moments I had with peter during the years I wasted with him, you know, think of something that could help lead to him. But if I knew something, I would tell you. You can use us as fresh eyes on this situation that you’ve been dealing with for close to a year. So just start simple. Alright? Bobbie was supposed to help you deliver louise. Okay. Who else knew about the plan? Bobbie, brook lynn. I’d only just found out. Yeah. Chase put the pieces together just as valentin was learning that bailey wasn’t his daughter. Britt knew. She was supposed to help me deliver louise, and then she went on the run with jason, so she sort of dropped out of that plan. But I never told her that bailey was really louise. Okay. Anyone else? Nina. Nina would have taken that secret to the grave. Alright. Why don’t we go back to G.H., Check on your dad, and then we can do some more brainstorming in the car? Maxie. This is our girl’s lovey. You’ll find her soon, and she’ll want this. Thank you. Peter found out. And recently. Yeah. Someone else knew bailey is louise. And whoever that person is, if we find them, he or she is gonna lead us to peter. Is it done? My men are in place to choke off escape routes. Peter won’t be leaving here. Peter has a talent for escape. Tell the men there can be no mistakes. Either I get my way… or peter august dies. No. Correction. I get my way…

and peter august dies. Have you heard from my papa? Hey, charlotte. I didn’t even know your papa was missing. When papa goes away, he always tells me, he always checks in. But he’s been gone two days, and I don’t know who else to call. Well, I’m sure anna devane can help you with that.

[ Knock on door ] My pizza just arrived. Okay. Well, I tell you what. I will check in with anna, and I’ll call you right back.

Enjoy your pizza. Thanks, nina.

[ Knock on door ]I’m coming!

[ Ominous music plays ] Hello, charlotte. I’ve brought your pizza.

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You’re gonna keep me hanging, aren’t you, mac? Isn’t that your way? Felicia: I want to be your wife, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you because I think that we belong together. Partners, huh? Partners. In everything. Please say that you love me and that you want to marry me. I believe you love me, felicia. I really believe it. Maybe for the first time. And just for the record… I would be honored to marry you.

[ Voice breaking ] The honor has been all mine, partner. Laura, how’s mac? Still unconscious. Is charlotte alright? Worried about valentin. Of course. I-it’s not like him to be gone this long without getting in touch with her. Can I see mac? Well, felicia’s in there at the moment. And they’re only allowing one visitor at a time. But, well, you are a doctor. I’m not above pulling rank if the D.A. Backs me up. Deal. Where’s your daughter? Louise is my concern, not yours. Have you done what I asked? I’ve arranged for your final withdrawal from port charles. Good. Then lead the way. Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait. Just as soon as you hold up your end of the bargain. Well, you get me and louise out of here, and I’ll tell you everything you want to know about drew. Let me remind you, peter. Terms are set by the party in control. You’re wrong if you think you have any say here, victor. Perhaps I’ll take my chances, and drew’s secrets, elsewhere. Oh, oh. Careful…peter. One more step, and you’re a dead man. I need to speak with you, alone. With all due respect, sir, I prefer to stay right here. It’s okay, chase. I’ll be fine. Are you sure? Yeah. Just don’t go too far. Alright. I’ll, uh, check on csu, see how things are going. Chase really put himself on the line for you. Detective chase is a glutton for punishment. And so are you. You realized you opened yourself up to major repercussions. There may be real hell to pay for passing maxie’s daughter off as your own. Small price, considering. Peter’s still out there. Everyone involved in maxie’s scheme is in danger. And bailey’s gone. But there never was a “bailey,” was there? I kind of thought I had us all figured out. You and I were done. You were with jason, and — and I was — I was fine with that because the most important thing to me was knowing that you and scout were happy and safe, so I made peace and — and I moved on with it. And then I… I get thrown into a cell for more than two years, and I-I have no idea if I’m ever gonna get out. And there was only one thing that really kind of kept me going in there, was — was the hope… that I would see my family again, I would see scout and monica and I would see all the crazy quartermaines and sonny and carly and… and you, sam. You’re my family. I know. And you are my family, too, drew. Well, see, now that just leads me to the thing that’s kind of been bugging me a little bit. Like, what kind of family — what kind of family are we? Sam! Hey. Hi. I heard about peter’s escape, that mac was shot and dante knocked out. Are they okay? Yeah, mac is out of surgery and dante went through a bunch of tests and the doctor said he’s gonna be fine. Oh, thank god! Yeah. You must have been a wreck. I didn’t realize I was holding my breath until the doctors gave us the good news, but, yeah. No wonder. You must have been scared to death, given how much you care for dante. Yeah, of course. I mean, I love him. Sonny: So that’s it? You’re just — you’re gonna walk? You walked.

You walked! I’ve been doing everything to save our marriage. That’s why I came here tonight, sonny. Okay. Let’s — let’s talk, then. No. Hell no! There is no reason to talk! Yeah, there’s a reason. Avery and donna. You didn’t give a damn about avery and donna five minutes ago. And I’m not gonna do this. I’m not gonna hang our marriage on them so they can watch us hate each other and fight and destroy each other. I won’t do it. I don’t hate you, carly. I miss you. You missed nina, son– no. Oh, be honest. L-let’s make this about you and me. You always got to pick a-a bad guy. I don’t want — let’s forget the bad guy. I didn’t have to look far. She was laying in bed right next to you 20 minutes ago. That was a mistake. I wish it never happened. Right. Just like you wish nixon falls never happened? Yeah. Those are feelings I don’t want to have, carly. I didn’t seek to have these feelings. I can’t just wish them out of existence! It’s gonna take time. Time? Okay. So you want me to give you… the time that you refuse to give me? Now, I get having feelings that you don’t want to have, sonny, because after seeing you in bed with nina, I got plenty. Thanks to you.

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It’s true. I was never even pregnant. For a second, I thought I might be, but I was wrong. You really had me going. If I couldn’t convince you, how could I convince valentin, how could I get my elq shares back? Mm-hmm. You made me believe that I was a grandfather just to get those damn shares. I didn’t do it for the shares, dad. I did it for you! To fix our relationship. But then valentin made it perfectly clear that he was not gonna hand over those shares without the baby. And that’s when I learned about maxie’s situation with peter.

[ Sighs ] And you realized that you and maxie could help each other. And it worked. Till it didn’T. The charade went too long. We didn’t know if peter was dead or alive, dad. Maxie didn’t want to take a chance that peter might return, which he did. It was a total nightmare. I lost the shares. Now bailey’s gone. And now you and… I’m sorry I failed you again, dad. You must hate me. I coul d never hate you,brook lynn. You’re just disappointed and embarrassed.

[ Sighs ] I fell in love with my granddaughter. And now I don’t have one. And I never did. I won’t lie. I’m disappointed. And hurt. And a few other things.

[ Sighs ] But… I’m also proud of you. Prouder than I have ever been. I’m gonna go see if I can get an update on mac. Did you want to finish that conversation? Yeah, I promise it’s not gonna — it’s not gonna be more than a minute. Um… I-I just wanted to say that if, uh… if things, uh, between us felt kind of confused or — or undefined since I’ve been back, that’s, uh… that’s on me. A-and don’t get me wrong. I-I’m so thrilled to be home. I really am, but, um… I guess just after all the euphoria kind of wound down and all the reunions were over, I just — I wanted to snap back to my old life, only to find that everybody else had kind of moved on. I was kind of grasping at something familiar, except… …she’s out of reach. We’ll go straight up, see mac, alright? Okay. Doing okay? Yeah.

[ Elevator bell dings ] You know, um… I’ll catch up with you guys, okay? Okay. Thanks, dante. Yeah. So I’m — I just… I really wanted to say that I’m so sorry that if I muddied up your relationship with — with dante, because I’m — I’m so happy for you, sam. I’m happy for you and — and for dante. And — and that’s what I wanted to say. Thank you. I mean, you still are family, drew, aren’t you? You can count on that. You good? Yeah, yeah, I am. Thanks. Keep it that way. She needs you. Don’t do that. You don’t want the marriage to be over. I got — we can start over. I got some rings right here. One ’cause I replaced the one that I lost, and then I got another matching — those rings don’t change anything. Yeah, it does ch– don’t — don’t — it was a mistake. Don’t make it worse than it is. Was it a mistake? Was it a mistake? Or was it something that you wanted ever since you came back from nixon falls? When I came back from nixon falls, I wanted you because I love you, and I did it for you. No, sonny, if this is love, you need to save it for nina. I want you, carly. You want us both. That’s what — you want us both! Yeah, and no amount of time is gonna change that. And you can’t have us both, and you can’t make a choice, so I’m making the choice. Wait, wait. I’m choosing myself. I’m choosing myself. No, no, no. No. Goodbye. Goodbye, sonny. Laura, is there any update on mac? He hasn’t regained consciousness yet, but, uh, kevin’s in there, robert’s in there, your mom’s in there, too. Okay, thanks. I hope there’s room for one more. Yes. Thank god you’re here. So, I-I-I’ve had a thought about peter, and I want to run it by you. Of course. But I want to bring dante into the conversation. He’s downstairs. Alright, let me just tell kevin that I’m stepping away. I want you to know that I will always love you. Even though it’s not always easy. [ Laughs ] And even though I sometimes want to stop loving you, and god knows I’ve tried. I can’t, because you’re it for me. You are. You have been from the beginning, and you will be to the end.

[ Sighs ]

[ Water splashes ] Every time I needed you when I was growing up, you were there for me. When we lost georgie and nathan, and even when I needed a hero, you brought frisco home to me. Except you were my hero the whole time. So don’t go ruining your winning streak. We need you to come back to us.

[ Felicia gasps ] Hi! [ Chuckles ]

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You can just ask me. I know youwant to ask me if I’m okay. Why would I ask you when you’re just gonna tell me everything is fine. Everything is fine. See? How about you and drew? It looked like it was pretty intense over there. Everything cool? And look, it’s — it’s none of my business. No, uh, actually, it’s all of your — your business. And I wouldn’t say cool. That’s — that’s not what’s going on. I would say…clear. Clear is more appropriate. Everything’s clear between me and drew. I’m sorry. Come on. Don’t be.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Anna: I mean, as horrible as it is that peter has the baby, it has given us an advantage that we we wouldn’t have otherwise, which is that, um, it’s gonna be easiest for us to… go. Thanks. Hey. Be careful, okay? Anything for you. Michael? Sorry to disappoint. Britt. Britt, I’m trying to get ahold of you and aunt liesl. Can you give me a call as soon as you get this? It’s important. You’re proud of me? Yes. You risked so much in order to protect maxie and her baby. It didn’t start for all these altruistic reasons, dad. Still, you kept up the charade long after those elq shares were lost to you. Sweetheart. You protected bailey — louise — at great personal risk to yourself. And I am in awe of you. You’re not mad at me? Even a little bit? Scared, maybe. Of what the truth is doing to you now. I sa w you fall in love withthat baby, and now she’s gone. If anything happens to her, I will kill peter with my bare hands. No, no, no, no. Listen to me. Listen to me. She will come home safely. No. How do you know? I know that because she has the strength of two mothers behind her. Mac is awake and more or less lucid. Can we see him? Just don’t tire him out. Hello, love. Well, little brother, how does it feel to have all these people waxing lyrical about their love and affection for you while you hover between life and death? I believe the psychiatric term is “drama queen.”

[ Laughter ] How long are you gonna make us wait on you hand and foot? Breakfast in bed. Partner?

[ Robert chuckles ] Oh. Dante? I check him out of hospital already. And as for peter august, he’s the subject of a police manhunt. By the time you’re done with your little vacay, peter will be back in custody. And everyone will be back where they belong. I just was explaining to laura that peter is gonna need help getting away. And there’s one person in this town who’s been willing to help peter in the past. Victor cassadine. You see? That wasn’t so hard, was it? Alright. You got everything you wanted. Now call off your men. In a moment. Aah!

[ Groans ] And that concludes our bargain. Here’s to port charles’ first good night’s sleep in four long years.

[ Laughs ] Bad idea. Why? You kill me, and your granddaughter charlotte dies, too, victor.

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sonny: Nina, what are you doing here? I-I was at charlie’s with aunt liesl, and she overheard someone saying that you were in a bad way, and I didn’t want you to be alone on a boat if you weren’t taking your medication. I’m taking my medication. I’ve been taking my medication ever since you took me to general hospital. This is something completely different, nina. Oh, I’m so relieved. I mean, I’m not relieved that you’re in a bad way. I’m just — I’m glad that you’re — I know what you mean. Charlie’s, huh? Is that how obrecht heard, through kristina? Yeah, she was on the phone with someone. Yep, yep. [ Sighs ] Hey. Want to talk about it? I was making A… a major play at… trying to save my marriage. Oh. I got the impression that you were alone. Listen, I-I’m so sorry. I’ll leave so I don’t cause any more trouble… no, you don’t have to go. …With you and carly. You don’t have anything to worry about, ’cause my marriage is over. Excuse me. Dante falconeri was brought in tonight. Can you tell me how he’s doing? Are you family?

The role of sam mccall is temporarily being played by lindsay hartley. You know, I’m not danny. You don’t have to hold my hand to keep me calm.

[ Chuckles ] I’m holding your hand to keep me calm.

[ Monitor beeping ] I’ll feel better once the ct results come back and we know for sure that you’re okay. Yeah, I’m gonna be fine. You can’t get rid of me that easily. I’m gonna hold you to that. Okay. Dante falconeri.

[ Clears throat ] That’s me. I have your test results. Mom, is there any word? Mac’s still in surgery. That’s all they could tell me. What about the kids? They’re fine. They’re fast asleep. Spinelli can stay with them for as long as we need.

[ Exhales deeply ] Why do you think it’s taking so long? Mom, mac is strong, okay? He’s gonna pull through this. He’s got an amazing team of doctors and he’s survived far worse than a gunshot. Well, he was younger then. But, yes, yes, you’re right. He’s strong and he’s resilient. He’s gonna come back to us because he has to. Yep. Any word on mac? No. Um… felicia…checked. Okay. Um, you were, uh — you were with her when she found him. Yeah. How’d he look? Leave nothing out. It was bad.There was a lot of blood. It took a bit, but they managed to stabilize him so that they could transport him. I wouldn’t count him out, though, not just yet. I should get you coffee. Uh, please. Stay. You’re late. And you’re alone. That wasn’t the plan. The plan hit a snag. Yeah, well, that much is obvious. Where’s peter august? Here name’s bailey quartermaine. She’s 8 months old. Yes, I have a recent photo. I’ll send it to you now. Oh, and I want every available man and woman out there looking for her. She’s nowhere to be found. The monitor was turned off. Someone broke into my car and took the car seat. This can’t be happening. Yeah, well, apparently it is. Damn it! Peter got her. He — he found his daughter. Ohh. He’s got bailey. Sorry for the delay, my darling. Sometimes daddy just needs a little downtime to think things through, you know? By now, the authorities, they’re probably looking for both of us. But don’t you worry. I won’t let them get you.

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oing on with me?Your ct scan showed no evidence of a concussion or a traumatic brain injury. You should be fine to go home tomorrow. What about tonight? I’d like to keep you here for observation. Admitting will be in shortly. Thank you, doctor. Thank you. See, just like my mom always said, I got a hard head.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, okay, you guys are smiling. So you’re okay? Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. They want to hold me for precautionary reasons, but, yeah, I’m good to go. Alright. Well, I’m glad. Sonny’s gonna be relieved. Where is he? What do you mean your marriage is over? Did something else happen? Carly’s been distancing herself from me, shutting herself off. I wanted to, uh, show her how much she means to me and let her — let her know that… I’m 100% in this marriage, so that’s why I wanted her to show up here tonight. No expectations, no, you know — I wasn’t insisting she forgive me or forget everything that happened. I just wanted her to come here… so she could let me know if she wanted the marriage to move forward. Been looking at this, right, for hours, hours and hours and hours, just… no sign of carly. So I guess carly gave me the answer.

[ Gasps ]

[ Cellphone clatters ] Uh, sonny. We’re done. I am so sorry. You know what, nina? There’s a lot of people who may not believe you are, but I-I do. I am. I — I’m so sorry. Al l I’ve ever wanted was for youto be safe and happy. I’ve been on this boat. And I’ve been thinking a lot about… …why carly didn’t show up. And she always said to me that — that part of her anger was because I was always defending you, and I didn’t see it. Maybe I was. You know, we’ve lost a lot of good people lately. Luke, sean. Maybe my brother. We haven’t lost mac. God forbid the worst happens, you know, we’ll get through it together like we always do. It’s just getting — getting harder and harder, anna. I know. I understand. But let’s not go down that path just yet. Okay? We have every reason to believe that mac is gonna pull through. So please don’t lose faith. You know, every time I turn around, seems like the bad guys are winning. My faith is getting hammered on the ropes. Then why don’t you borrow mine? Till you can come out swinging. Felicia: How are you doing? Right now, I just want to focus on mac getting through the surgery, okay? But I’m so happy you’re here with me, mom. Yeah. Hey. How are you guys holding up? Well, um, I checked on mac, and, um… yeah. …He’s not out of surgery yet. Oh. And it just — I don’t know. It just seems like it’s just taking forever. I got a chance to see him before they wheeled him off to surgery, and I pleaded with him to come back to me.

[ Sobbing ] But he was just so still. Oh, honey. Honey, listen. If there’s one thing I know about mac, it’s how much he loves his family. He’s going to do everything in his power to come back to you. Yeah. Okay? Mm-hmm. Okay, thanks. They got a bolo out on peter, and they’re working on a missing-child alert. But how do you know it’s peter who took her? Look at how all this went down. Okay, peter escapes tonight. He’s on the run. My car gets broken into. Bailey gets abducted. Th-that means someone — someone is worried about her safety, okay? It’s — it’s someone that’s — that’s improvising. It’s an unplanned abduction by someone willing to risk everything for that child. Like a father on the run. All signs point to peter. I need to call dante, and you need to call maxie. Sonny’s not here. I haven’t called him yet. How did you find out? I was with drew when anna called to tell him about the news that you had been injured in peter’s escape. What the hell’s it gonna take to stop that monster? I mean, after everything he’s done, even prison was too good for him. I know, and I wish I wasn’t in here. I could be out there helping hunt him down. Well, you need to rest. The pcpd and wsb have it covered. I need to let sonny know what’s going on. I am really glad you’re okay. Take care of him? Of course. Okay.

[ Monitor beeping ] Ah, we were so close. We were so close.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Here. Chase, what’s up? Hey, uh, bailey’s been kidnapped. Uh, we think peter did it. Whoa, whoa, you think peter kidnapped bailey? Are you sure? Well, we don’t have conclusive proof, but my — my gut’s at 100%. And I-I called it in. And — and I know you’re probably swamped with — with peter on the loose. But, man, I-I could really use you here.

I trust you, and if there’s

any possible way — yeah, yeah, okay, okay. You know, I’ll be there as soon as I can. Sit tight. Bailey’s been kidnapped? Yeah, yeah. He thinks it was peter. Why would peter want chase’s baby? I don’t know. I don’t know. But I-I got to find out. I got to get over there. No. No, you’re not. You’re not.

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Sonny, it’s me. I’m at the hospital. Um, peter august escaped being transported to pentonville. And dante and mac were injured. Look, don’t worry. Dante’s okay. I-I just left him, but I came straight here to general hospital because I thought you’d be here. Uh — [ Sighs ] Mac is in surgery, and look, I’m gonna do what I can to find out about peter, but I think we’re gonna have to do martinique another night. I mean, if we’re lucky, we could get the guy who killed jason and we could do it together. Nina: You were put in an impossible situation. You were just trying to do what was right. Yeah, I was. It was very difficult when I came home. My wife was married to my best friend. But I was trying to, you know, make the peace, ’cause I knew that was best for my family. All I wanted was to get back to that life before I — before I went into that river. My life was so good, nina. Yeah, I just kept complicating that. No, no, no, not at all. Listen. I was just focusing on trying to get my life back to normal. What I didn’t see… that I had an instinct… …to make sure you weren’t hurt, and even though I was genuinely trying to do what was right for my family, I acted on that instinct. My family was — was angry with me. Despite everything you did, there was — there was A… …there was a part of me… that cared about you. But because of that, I have now lost the person… …[Voice breaking] That I — that I love the most. I promise, I never intended for any of this to happen. I am so sorry that I just — I keep hurting you over and over again, and if I would, sonny, I would make everything alright. I would tell the world from the beginning that you were sonny corinthos. Even if it meant our time together never happened? Maxie. I heard what happened. Oh, my gosh, I’m so sorry about mac. Why are you here by yourself? Where’s your mom? She’s in the chapel with anna. Um, robert’s here, too, but he’s taking a walk. I know you’re exhausted. Sit down. Have you heard anything? No, we’re just waiting and hoping. Yeah, I know how that goes. Dante’s here. He’s downstairs in the er. But he’s okay. Oh, that’s a relief. Okay, thank you for letting me know. You’re welcome. Oh, I’m so sorry. Have you heard anything? No, not yet, but that’s a hopeful sign. I mean, if it were bad news, we would have heard. Okay, that’s kind of a backwards system. You should get regular updates if there’s good news. I’ll bring it up at the next staff meeting. Hello. Hi. I’m gonna go. Call me if you need anything. Okay. I didn’t get a chance to thank you for helping mac when he was brought in. No, it– no, I’m — I’m glad that you’re here. Yeah, me too. How you holding up? Well, I keep thanking god that louise is safe with brook lynn and chase. I’ve constantly been living in fear that peter was gonna evade law enforcement again. And here we are. It’s why I have to keep lying until peter is caught again or, hopefully, dead. Yeah, I still flinch a little inwardly when I hear you talk like that, but I’m beginning to understand. I can’t help but think if mac doesn’t make it through surgery… the last thing I will have done is lie to him. I don’t know if I can live with that. He shot kendall. He hit me in the shoulder, and I-I had to swerve off the road. I played dead while he dragged me and kendall out of the car. He left us on the side of the road and took off. Yes, well, he really must have been in a hurry if he didn’t stop to check your pulse. Like I said, he was desperate to get to the kid.

[ Sighs ] He’s probably figuring that I’d have no more use for him once he told me what I need to know about drew. Right now, he’s probably congratulating himself on outsmarting me and getting away. Well, he couldn’t be more wrong. There are other detectives on the force. Yeah, but chase is my partner. He and brook lynn must be losing their minds right now. Well, I almost lost — stop it. Listen to me. I almost lost you tonight. Look, I promise you, I will do my best to make sure you are never put through that again. But peter has hurt too many people. He has caused too much damage. I can’t just sit here and let him hurt someone else. Not if I can do something about it.

[ Sighs ] Alright. I’ll get the nurse. Hey. You’re something else. Remember that. Ma. Uh, two things. Peter’s transport didn’t go that well. I’m at gh. No. Calm down. I’m fine, okay? But the other thing… brook lynn is not. I just keep hoping that I’ll hear bailey cry and I’ll just go upstairs, and this will all be a bad dream, right? I, uh — I take it you haven’t called maxie yet. I can’t, chase. Mac’s been shot. She’s probably a mess. Brook lynn, she has to know. How am i supposed to tell her that her worst fear has come true, huh? How am i supposed to tell her that I left bailey’s monitor inside when I went out on the patio and… peter just waltzed in here and took bailey? How am I supposed to tell her that bailey is gone and it’s all my fault?

[ Gasping ] Brook lynn, brook lynn, hey, hey, hey. You’re having a panic attack. Here. Come here, come here, come here. Put your hands on my chest. Okay. And just take slow deep breaths. Okay? Yeah. Match your breaths with mine.

[ Inhales deeply ] In through your nose.

[ Both exhale deeply ] Just let it out. Okay. That’s it. One more time.

[ Both breathe deeply ] You’re good. Hey, this isn’t your fault. Okay? It’s not your fault. You have been protecting bailey for months, and you are going to keep doing that, but the best way to do that is to call maxie, and then we’re all gonna figure out a way to bring bailey home together, okay? Okay. Alright? You can do this. Okay. Brook lynn, hi. I was just about to call you. Look, I-I know about peter. Mac has been shot, and he’s in surgery. Maxie. What is it? Bailey’s gone.

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What do you mean, bailey’s gone? Dante called chase to tell him about mac, and he mentioned peter’s escape. And by the time we ran upstairs, we were too late. She was already gone. It was peter. He took her. I don’t want to believe that. No, he did, brook lynn. I can feel it. But how did he figure it out?

It doesn’t matter. We kept the secret for as long as we could, but peter is smart and he’s connected. All that matters is he has my daughter, and she’s in danger.

[ Doorbell rings ]

[ Sighs ] That’s the pcpd. Chase called it in. We are doing everything we can to find her, maxie. I promise you, we will not let that son of a bitch get away with our girl. I’m gonna get there as soon as I can. How can I help? He took louise. He has her. Come here. Hey, listen, I-I know that you’ve probably heard a lot of awful things about me from your mom — or should I say your mommy’s friend. Regardless, I want you to know she’s a liar. They’re all liars, louise. I’m not a monster. I just want to be… the father that you deserve, my darling. Unlike the poor excuse that I had.

[ Chuckling ] You are so beautiful. And I spent so long looking for you, too. Now that I found you… …I want to give you the world. So what did they say? They said you can leave already? Well, yeah, I’m — I’m checking out against medical advice. This is too important. What? Chase and brook lynn’s baby was kidnapped. What? They think it was peter. Why? Why is he doing this? I don’t know, but th-that’s what I’ve got to find out. You’re all set, detective. Great. Thank you. Take it slow. Yeah. Not a chance. Okay, so look, the wsb is conducting a massive manhunt for peter right now. So essentially, we’re looking for the same person. I say we join forces so we can find him faster. Sounds good. There’s no way in hell peter’s getting away this time. Alright, come on. Take it easy, okay? So what do we have on this baby? When was the last time that it was seen? Honestly, you know as much as I do. Carly: Dante, what are you doing? I thought you were staying overnight. An emergency’s come up. Yeah. Did they find peter? No. He’s taken bailey. Oh, my god. This whole thing is a nightmare. But I will find peter and I will bring that baby home safely. Can you swear to that? Because jason warned you over and over again about peter and you didn’t listen. I want peter captured. I need this to be over. I hope so, because peter august needs to be stopped once and for all. I hear you, carly, but you hear me. When I find peter, I will stop him this time for good. I only stopped in nixon falls on a whim because I remembered that phyllis lived there and at that time in my life, I really needed someone who was gonna be on my side, someone who would support me, someone who understood me. Nixon falls ended up healing me. I found peace and happiness I hadn’t known were possible. And you — you were a large part of that. I never expected to fall in love with you. As strange as this sounds, considering the circumstances… …I developed real feelings for you. Mike never expected to fall in love with you, either. So to answer your question, would I give it all up if I had a do-over, and the answer is yes.

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I need to go to brook lynn’S. Okay, no one’s gonna be mad about that. But my mom, what if she needs me? I’ll take care of your mom. I’ll stay here. Maxie, I think you need to talk to your family and tell them what’s going on with you and your daughter. No. I think they’ll understand. What if it’s too much? You told me, right? I understood. It’s up to you, whatever you want to do. I’ll be right back. I never want to see another cup of tea. Maxie, what’s wrong? Is it mac? No. Um… bailey quartermaine’s been kidnapped, and we’re sure that it’s peter who took her.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh, that’s horrible. I just got a text here from anna about that. She’s headed over to brook lynn and chase’s house right now. Yeah, I’m gonna go there, too. Felicia: While mac’s in surgery? Okay, I have an update. Mac has come through the most critical part of the surgery with flying colors, and there’s still a long road and there’s no guarantees, but everyone’s optimistic. Oh, thank god. Thank you, austin. Okay, that makes this easier. Why are you leaving? I’m sure brook lynn will understand that your mother needs you here. I know you do, mom, but my daughter needs me more. The baby that peter took is not brook lynn’S. She’s mine. She’s always been mine. I was hiding her. Bailey is really louise. Look, I know you probably have a lot of questions. And they can wait. So you go to your daughter, my grandbaby. You just be safe, okay? Thank you, mom. And until I’m back, um… I’ll take care of it. Yeah. Austin can tell you what’s going on. Alright, you two. Why don’t you have a seat? This is a hell of a story. Brook lynn. Dad. Oh, my god. Sweetheart. Oh, my god. Dante just called us. Olivia sends her love and support. She didn’t want to get in the way. I’m sorry to interrupt your night. First granny, now us. No, no, no, look. Look, nothing is more important than you and my granddaughter. Liv feels the same way. You know, I know — i knew it was a mistake for you to move out here. What? This wouldn’t have happened if you had just listened to me and stayed put. Dad, that’s not fair. Mr. Quartermaine, we’re all scared, and emotions are raw, but you cannot blame brook lynn for any part of this. I don’t blame brook lynn. I blame you. You are the reason my granddaughter is missing. Dad! You’re the one who insisted that you move out here to this beach house with no security. We did have security. I’m — I’m a cop. Yes, a cop who just got himself suspended for exercising poor judgment. Dad, stop it. Okay, I made the choice for the two of us to move in here because it was the best choice for bailey. And there is no one I trust more to keep me safe than…chase. He has been wonderful. So if you want to blame someone, blame me. Look, I can promise you one thing, okay? There’s absolutely nothing you could say that’s gonna make us feel worse than we already do. We just have to focus on finding bailey, okay? Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. You’re absolutely right. And I’m sorry. I’m trying to get a handle on my temper when I get upset or worried. And right now I am terrified. So I apologize. I know. Sam: Did you get ahold of sonny?Carly: No. No, I-I guess he’s still waiting at the haunted star. The haunted star?

[ Chuckles ] Long story. Yeah. Something to do with your separation?

[ Sighs ] Sonny planned this big romantic gesture tonight at the haunted star, and he wanted me to show up as a signal that I am willing to try and make our marriage work. Dante is gone, so there’s nothing keeping you here now. Oh, you sound like drew. I was with him when I found out about dante. I was really torn about showing up for sonny tonight because it felt less like an invitation and more like an ultimatum. But then drew helped me see that it’s not a line in the sand, right? I mean, it’s — maybe it’s something that sonny really needs. Drew called it, um, a cry for help, and that really resonated with me. It did. And I thought maybe I could do this for sonny, you know? I could show him that i am willing to try. I admire that. But I get your hesitation. You two have some, uh — some real issues. We do.You don’t have to forgive him just because he wants you to. No, I know, I know, and look, my — my faith and my trust in sonny are really shaken right now. And I know that everything is not going to be repaired because I show up, you know. That’s gonna take some time. No, tonight would be about affirming my desire to at least try, and i can meet sonny halfway on that. Good. Just make sure he’s meeting you the other half of the way.

[ Laughs ] Absolutely.

[ Sighs ] Okay. Thank you. You know, I-I really — I really do think that sonny and i can have a fresh start after all. I do. I shouldn’t have done that. I am so sorry. Hey. Don’T. I’m not.

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Dante says that you believepeter took bailey. Why do you think that? Who knows what rationale that maniac has for anything? The important thing is that we find them as soon as possible. Where did those cops go? They’re doing a search outside the property. Peter has to have an end game. There has to be a reason that he thinks he can use your baby as leverage. What, does he want something from you or… okay. …Or from the quartermaines? What is it? Hold — hold on. First things first. We got to find out — d-does peter still think that valentin is bailey’s father? Because if that is the case, we got to send a protective detail over to him and charlotte. Right. Yes. Don’t waste the manpower. This isn’t revenge on valentin. Okay. Well, why do you say that? Do you know something, chase? We can’t keep this up anymore. Wait, what is going on? Honey, if you know something, you need to tell the police.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ] It’s not my secret to tell. She’s right. It’s mine. Austin: I know it’s a lot to take in. It is. I’m just so happy that my granddaughter has been safe and nearby all this time. I even know what she looks like. I just hate that she’s with peter, but it’s just a small window of time, which gives us a better chance of finding her. The trail hasn’t gone cold. You spent months searching, chasing after… …fake chloe. And she doesn’t even exist. Robert, what must you think? What do I think? I think that your daughter is absolutely brilliant. You know, pretty soon, we’re gonna have to ditch this car, louise. Won’t be too long before someone recognizes me driving it.

[ Sighs ] I want you to know, I’m not this disorganized usually, either. Left too many loose ends this time, although small price to pay for finally getting to hold you in my arms. Although unfortunately, it also means your daddy’s gonna have to make another deal with the devil one last time to get us out of here. Let that be a lesson, louise. Your daddy will do anything for you. Move the men into position and await my call. I’ll send the coordinates momentarily. As long as he stays in your car, we’ll be able to track him. I installed a gps device for that very reason. Oh. [ Scoffs ] I can’t wait to see his smug little face fall flat when we finally catch up with him.

[ Cellphone rings ] Ah. Oh, wait a minute. This is from bruce’s burner phone. Hello, peter. Hello, friend. Bet you thought you’d heard the last from me. So sorry to disappoint.

[ Both chuckle ]

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An, maxie? I wasn’t gonna say anything, I swear. I’m just — I’m so worried about bailey. And there’s no point in keeping this a secret anymore, maxie. Ned: Wait, wait, wait. What the hell’s going on? You’re right. It’s time. It’s the only way we’re gonna find louise. Honey. You mean bailey. No, anna.

[ Sniffles ] Bailey is louise. Bailey is my daughter. Thank you so much for telling us about this and being such a good friend to maxie. Oh, it’s a pleasure. I just wish there was more I could do. I’m just sick knowing that peter has louise. I just hope they don’t vanish before we get a chance to find her. Okay. I’ve alerted the team. Much easier to track a guy traveling with a baby than it is a guy alone. So we’re gonna get this bastard, felicia, and when we do, we’re gonna put him away. Unless, of course, I accidentally shoot him. Anna’s on this. Right now mac needs us. Listen, if there’s anything else I can do, just let me know. Will you stay a minute? Uh, yeah, I can do that. Thank you. What? Aren’t you happy to hear my voice? You should be. I’m ready to tell you everything you need to know about drew cain. But first, I just need one more small addendum to our deal. How many times do you think I’ll let you play me, peter? Well, come, now, victor. It’s always been my intention to uphold my end of the bargain, but I just couldn’t let you detain me, not when I needed to get to my daughter. But now that I have her, I just need one small favor from you, and then I’ll give you the information, and then you’ll never have to hear from me again. Won’t that be nice? Oh, save it, peter. You’re of no further use to me. Tell the men there’s a baby in the car. Goodbye, peter.

Oh, one more thing, victor. If you’re planning to track me using that gps device that you installed, I’ll have you know, I threw it into a ditch. What is it you want this time? Safe passage out of port charles for myself and my daughter so that we can begin our new lives where no one can find us. Sonny?

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Any sign of what could have caused kendall to lose control of the vehicle? Not yet. What the hell happened? I’m guessing we hit an icy patch and skidded off the road. All four tires have been punctured. We didn’t hit ice. We’ve been sabotaged. Get back in the van!

[ Vehicle approaches ] Brook lynn: Sleep well, baby girl. Mommy loves you. I’m really glad that you finally know the truth about louise. It has been awful lying to you. Right. Yeah, no. I-I can imagine. You’ve had to juggle a lot of lies with a lot of really well-meaning people. It sounds to me like a weird version of hell. Yeah, well, I had to do what I had to do. And, uh… what? Uh, you know, maxie, there’S… I just — I-I can’t help but wonder if you kissing me now is just another diversion. Nina: Hey, johnny. Is phyllis around? Nina. How long are you going to avoid me? Well, you’re the one who’s responsible for my true relationship with mike coming out in court, so I don’t know. Unsinn! I did you a favor, and we both know it. -Did bailey go down? -[ Sighs ] Like a champ. She had a big day. All those people cooing over her. You know, it must be exhausting being that cute. You would know. Why, thank you.

[ Chuckles ] No, I mean, when you were a baby. You probably had really chubby cheeks. Well…

[ Sighing ] I will never understand shoes that hurt you. Ugh! What’s to understand? These boots make my legs look amazing. They do.

[ Scoffs ] You know, believe it or not, I, uh, I really enjoyed today. Yeah, me too. I’m just glad we got out of there before the wsb came to arrest granny. Oh, it wouldn’t be a quartermaine party if the police weren’t involved. That’s so true. But still, I hope it didn’t mar ned and olivia’s big day. Oh. No way. Nothing could diminish their happiness. Not after how hard they fought for their marriage. Yeah, you’re right. Sometimes two people just belong together. Wow. Look at you.

[ Chuckles ] Carly won’t know what hit her. But what are you doing out here? It’s freezing. Yeah, I know. I just didn’t want to wait inside. I was just anxious, you know, and I just wanted to — I wanted to see carly arrive so that I can greet her… with my rose. It’s very romantic. Thank you for what you did for me in there. It’s my pleasure. And what you did to the stateroom is amazing. It definitely has that island vibe. Not too much? No. Oh. Carly will see how much effort you put into everything and realize how important this night is to you. I just want everything to be perfect. Well, it won’t be if I am still here when she arrives, so I’m out. -Good luck. -[ Chuckles ] Alright. Mm. I just hope that this makes it right for me and carly. Just meet with me, okay? And show me that you’re willing to try. Sonny, what if I’m not ready when you want me to be? I’ll be waiting. But if you’re not ready now… maybe you never will be.

[ Footsteps approach ] We meet again. Look sharp. This could be an ambush. Yeah, copy that. What the…? Hey! Hey! What —

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Olivia and I, we’ve had our issues. Well, so have me and my dad. Many — many, many issues. But, um, I’ve really come to appreciate how good the two of them are together. I hoped my mom and dad would find their way back to each other. But I’ve had to accept that that’s probably not gonna happen. Maybe they don’t have what ned and olivia do, that — that connection, that’s something that makes you want to fight against all odds. No one’s ever fought that hard for me. You deserve a love that strong.

[ Sighs ] You don’t have to say that. I said it because I believe it. Well, it’s a mighty generous thing to say to a person like me. Whoa, whoa, whoa. A person like you? What is that supposed to mean? It means you can cut the act, chase. I know what you really think of me! I still wish I could have gone with mac and dante. I wanted to watch peter locked behind bars. That way, I could have taken a picture and I could have sent it to maxie, and then she would know for sure that she could get on with her life. Oh, felicia, look. Now that peter is dealt with, we will be able to concentrate on finding louise. Okay? Yeah. Maxie’s been through so much already. A dangerous psychopath is the father of her child. And all those fruitless searches for louise.

[ Sighs ] And the whole time, she’s had to handle it alone. Maybe austin will change that, you know? Yeah. You know what? I like him. He seems like a really good man, and lord knows maxie deserves that. I don’t know what I would do without mac. How long has it been again? Not long. I’m really waiting for a message from valentin. You said he had a lead on louise. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Peter behind bars and a chance to bring her home? Yes. Everything would finally come together. I thought that you understood. I-I understand that you’re under a lot of stress and that it was really hard for you, that people that you love were really worried about louise. Yeah, and I hated every minute of it. I told you that. But that has nothing to do with our kiss. I wanted to kiss you. Yeah. O-okay. I just — I can’t — I can’t help but wonder if… you know, maybe there aren’t some other factors in play, given your state emotionally. Oh, that is a very clinical assessment, doctor. Maxie. I know how I feel. Come on. You have been lying to me, right? You’ve been keeping a secret from me since the moment that we met. Did you befriend me out of some kind of necessity? Because everybody else in this town knows you really well, so they would have known that something was up, so you turn to me to keep them at bay because I’m new, I’m safe. You are anything but safe! Brook lynn and I lived in constant fear that you were going to remember she was in the woods that night. I should have stayed away from you like I intended to, but I… I was drawn to you because I feel something for you. Am I — am I alone in that?

[ Cellphone ringing ] This is something that I have to deal with. Can we — can we talk later? Sure.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Well, I would have risked prison before betraying sonny’s trust like that. That’s easy to say now, knowing it won’t happen.

Liebchen. I don’t want to fight. You’re my niece. You know I’m always on your side. Who did you call when you needed help with peter in nixon falls? Me. I did, and you almost died because of it. Ah, that’s all over. Listen…I understand what it’s like to make bad choices for love’s sake. To be condemned for following your heart. You need a friendly face. Here I am. Let’s sit. I was — I’m just looking for phyllis — she’s not here. But I am. Please sit with me, hmm? Have you eaten? Britta and I were supposed to have dinner, but I was a tiny bit late, and she ditched me. No. I’m sorry, aunt liesl. I’m not hungry. Then we’ll drink. What happened to ruin your appetite? I had another run-in with carly. It doesn’t matter where I go, it seems like she’s there. And it doesn’t matter what I say or do, she always takes it in the worst way possible — with reason. But still, I get the feeling she’s more interested in hating me than she is helping her own husband! Why does sonny need help? You missing jason? Always. Hm. He was my sounding board, you know, my voice of reason. Even when I ignored his advice, he never held it against me.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I would be willing to listen, or I can just get out of your way and let you think in peace. No. I don’t want you to go. What about you? Are you thinking about jason tonight, too? Actually… oscar’s been on my mind. Oh. Yeah. Joss and I miss him a lot. You know, oscar and josslyn used to come to this bridge all the time. I’m so incredibly grateful for the few short years I had with my son, but, god, I just — I really wish we had more time. Yeah, life is — life is precious. Mm-hmm. Shouldn’t waste a second. Then why am I stuck on this bridge unable to make a decision? I don’t know. What are you trying to decide? About me and sonny. She’ll be here.

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Ugh. Still no word from mac. Silly of me to even try, right? He’s got a lot going on. You’re really on edge, aren’t you? I can’t help it. He said he would call me just as soon as he got to the prison. I’m — shouldn’t they have gotten there already? Well, the roads are frozen. It might have slowed them down. Maybe. You really believe that? You think something’s wrong? When has dealing with peter ever gone right? Come on. Call mac from the car. Got it. Sonny is waiting for —

[ Cellphone rings ] I’m sorry. Excuse me. No. Go ahead. Kristina?

[ Sighs ] I know this is probably none of my business, but I want my dad to be happy. He’s waiting for you on the haunted star. Are you going to show up? Kristina, I know you love your father. But you’re right. This is none of your business. Wait. S-so that’s a “no”? Carly, he’s standing

on a freezing deck

waiting for you with his heart on his sleeve! Can’t you at least meet him halfway? I mean, I helped him put everything together. And trust me — he pulled out all the stops to show you how much your marriage means to him. I mean, you can’t turn your back. I-it’ll crush him. That’s not what I’m doing. Okay, kristina? All I asked for was a little bit of space. Well, just show up!

[ Sighs ] Please? Just tell me that you’ll at least hear dad out. I can’t do this right now. Goodbye, kristina.

[ Cellphone beeps ] Hey.

[ Sighs ] You okay? No. Aunt liesl, I’ve wanted to talk to you. I really have. But how could I with what happened in court? I only told scott what I suspected about you and sonny to keep you out of prison, and it worked. Thanks to my scott’s brilliant strategy, you’re a free woman. These are different circumstances. Whatever’s going on now, I promise not to say a word to anyone. I swear. You swear? Okay, well, sonny, he’s having some health issues. It got so bad that I was afraid to leave him alone. I mean, I even spent a harrowing night at his place. I’m just thankful that I got him to realize that he needed some help. And then right after that, wouldn’t you know, I ran into carly, and I tried desperately to tell her that her husband was in trouble, but she refused to listen to me. You told her sonny was sick and she didn’t care? No, I — I never got that far because she wasn’t hearing anything I had to say. Sounds like you weren’t trying very hard. Aunt liesl, I’m a little conflicted because sonny, he doesn’t want carly to know what he is going through. I don’t care what sonny or carly want. I care what you want. And…I don’t think you want sonny and carly to get back together.

[ Door opens ] Brook lynn, you can’t just say something like that and storm out, especially when I don’t know what the heck you’re talking about. Oh, please. You act all nice, but I know the truth. What truth?

[ Sighs ] When we first moved in here, I overheard your conversation with dante telling him what a horrible person I am, how you want to protect bailey from my influence.

[ Sighs ] You listened in on my conversation with dante. I’ve been trying to figure out why you’ve been so hot and cold with me lately. Brook lynn, that was just talk. I didn’t mean it. Then why’d you say it? Because I-I slipped. I said it would be a mistake if I developed feelings for you.

[ Scoffs ] That’s much better, chase. Thanks for clearing that up. I was referring to bailey. I mean, that’s what we’re doing here, right? God — [ Sighs ] If I develop feelings for you, it would complicate things, so — so I had to downplay it to dante. He’s a sharp guy. So I said all that crap about you not being my type. Did you really have to take it that far? I mean, you said awful things about my character. You said yourself I am a terrible liar. So, yeah, I went too far to make sure that dante bought it. So you don’t think I’m a horrible person?

[ Sighs ] Just the opposite. Brook lynn, I have come to realize… what a truly good person you are.

The role of sam mccall is temporarily being played by lindsay hartley.

Crisis averted. James just wanted a glass of water. Alright. So, where were we? Oh, yes — your destiny. Choosing a path. New life with dante, second chance with drew. Gosh. Dante and I are great. Okay? I mean, I love seeing him with scout and danny and rocco. He’s — he’s a great father. He’s — he’s really stepped up and taken care of all the kids’ needs. What about your needs? I am not discussing my sex life with you! Okay. No complaints. None. Oh! Okay. Well…

[ Laughs ] Enough said. Um, but by your own admission, though, you have unfinished business with drew. I mean, if jason hadn’t come back, yes, we were starting a whole new life together, so it’s really hard not to ask “what if”? I see no harm in asking.

[ Door opens ] Oh. Sam. Hey. I, uh, didn’t know you were here. Um, are georgie and james sleeping? Uh, yes. Both young ones are asleep. Is everything alright?

[ Sighs ] I kissed austin, okay? And? It was horrible!

[ Ominous music plays ] Dispatcher: Prison transport

1411, what is your status?

[ Static crackles ]

Prison transport 1411,

please respond.

[ Beep ]

[Weakly] 10-999. 10-999, I repeat. Officers down.

[ Breathing heavily ] Multiple injuries.

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sonny has planned this elaborate surprise at the haunted star. He’s re-created martinique. Which is where you two got married, right? Yeah. Second wedding. I mean, sonny really knows how to make a romantic gesture. So then what are you doing here and not there? Because I don’t need romance right now. I need some space to figure out my feelings, you know? I — sonny wants me to commit right here and right now to fighting for my marriage and — I mean, am I wrong for not wanting to meet him halfway? Let’s just back up for one minute. You — you just said that you don’t need romance, that you need time. And you said this to sonny. Yes. And he still went ahead and he planned this elaborate surprise. He wants you to come, despite how you’re feeling right now? Yes. Well, that’s not about meeting sonny halfway. That’s — I mean, you know that’s just sonny being sonny trying to fix things on — on his timetable.

Wow. Thank you. I’m so glad that you understand. I think I do. Which is why I’m gonna ask this. Are you positive that you don’t want to go? You really think I’m a good person? I don’t — I don’t think. I know. Look what you did for maxie. Not to mention how you put yourself at risk to protect bailey from her lunatic father. Lied to my family. Oh, so much lying. Yeah, well, good thing for bailey you can lie with the best of ’em.

[ Laughs ] Never thought I’d hear detective harrison chase condone duplicity. Listen to me. What you did is incredible. It may not have started out for the noblest of reasons, but you came through with flying colors. You stuck to your promise. Y-you — you protected bailey. You treated her like your own daughter, all while you were taking some serious hits to your — to your reputation and your character. Well, I would do anything to protect that little girl. Me too. Because you and me are partners. Which is exactly why we can’t be anything more than friends. But have you, though, considered it? Damn.

[ Sighs ] Okay. It’s clear. Oh. He’s regaining consciousness! Okay. Good. Alright. Well, where’s mac and peter? Oh, I don’t know. You be careful. Dante. Dante.

[ Groans ] It’s me. Can you talk?

[ Groans ] Oh, my god! Mac! Oh, honey! Where’s peter? He escaped.

[ Sighing ]

[ Footsteps approach ] Carly?

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This is just great. You — you say you don’t want to fight, but then you accuse me of not wanting sonny and carly’s marriage to work! Slow down and calm down. I’m not accusing you of anything, except perhaps of not going after what you want.

[ Sighs ] I’m on your side, nina. I want you to be happy. Tell me. Tell me. Do you love sonny? Sonny is committed to his marriage, aunt liesl. That was not my question. You know, he fell in love with me when he was “mike.” Mike — a man without a past. He was still sonny then, and he’s sonny now. Scott told me he even admitted under oath that he fell in love with you. That doesn’t just disappear. It does, if you have a wife and children. You can’t forget about that little detail. Sonny loves carly. But perhaps he loves you, too? No. Aunt liesl, I cannot. I cannot be the woman that breaks up carly and sonny’s marriage. Don’t be ridiculous! Marriages break up all the time. Are you going to live your life based on what others think? Do you think sonny and carly do? If you love sonny and he loves you, why shouldn’t you be together? Sorry, dad. It’s — it’s only me. I saw you leaving. I did. I-I came back. I thought you’d see me coming up the dock. No, I was — I was busy. I was, uh — I was lis– look. I got this — these — when I came back from nixon falls, I lost the wedding band, so I-I bought two more, since it’s the beginning. Look. I’m sorry, dad. You don’t have to be sorry. Carly’s always late. She knows how — how important this night is to me. What are you doing here? Um… I wanted to be here for you. Um, because carly’s not coming. I called her. -You didn’t have to do that.-Well, I couldn’t help myself. I-I wanted her to know how important this night was for you. But carly said she couldn’t do it. Do what? Meet you halfway. She said that? She — she — she didn’t even want to try? So carly’s really — she’s not coming? I can’t decide what to do. Do I show up at the haunted star, or do I call sonny and tell him I can’t come? Look. I get it. Alright? Let’s just kind of work it through a little bit. Okay. Well, I know this much — champagne and candles are not going to fix what’s wrong between me and sonny. And he should respect my request for space. Agreed. But is that something sonny would really do? Who knows anymore? Sonny has been all over the place since he came back from nixon falls. But he should at least try for my sake. -Absolutely. -This is typical sonny, though. He has to be in control of everything. And he made tonight feel like an ultimatum — show up or else. What if it is?

[ Crying ] Please. We have to get him to general hospital. If we move him before he’s stabilized, we could lose him. Okay. Oh, mac, please. Hang in there. I love you so much.

[ Crying, sniffles ] How you feeling? Ahh. What’s going on? Mac was shot.

[ Sighs ] So they’re trying to stabilize him right now to move him to G.H. It was peter. It was peter. I-I can’t believe I let him escape. Can you tell me what happened? Yeah. I was in the van with peter and the guard. And the van lost control and was swerving everywhere, and then it just stopped. Spike strips. Yeah, I managed to avoid them. Oh, well, I’m glad somebody did. Okay. So the van swerved and stopped.

[ Sighs ] I got out. I left peter and the guard in the van. Mac joined me. We were searching for what caused the accident. I-I noticed the tires had been punctured and — then there was a light that came from over here. A car. Description? No. It was an suv ’cause the lights were too high up. Okay. And then I sensed… someone walking up behind me, and I turned, and it was kendall, but he hit me over the head before I could do anything. Kendall. Okay. Do you know who shot the pentonville guard or this man? No. No. I came to. I heard the dispatcher. I called it in, and then I passed out again.

[ Sighs ] How’s mac? I don’t hear any sirens leaving. They’re still working on him. Any sign of peter? No. My guess is he and kendall took the gunman’s car. Then he could be anywhere. We’ll find him. We have to. And just for clarification’s sake, um, austin’s kiss was not satisfying? What?! Well, you said it was horrible. No, no. That’s not what I meant. The kiss was…great. It just got really messed up afterwards. Oh. I need to hear this.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Uh, excuse me.

[ Clears throat ] Austin! Hi. Austin: Hey. Um, I’m in the E.R. We got patients coming in. There’s a shooting on route 31. Wait. That’s the road to pentonville. What’s going on? There was a shooting on route 31. Spinelli: I’m on it.

[ Beep ] I put you on speaker. Uh, who was shot? I-I don’t have the details. What I know for sure — one cop injured. That must be the prison van. Oh, my god. Mac and dante. Is there any other information? This is what I can tell you. Multiple injured.

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Sonny has to know that he’s in the wrong. I mean, he — he’s got to know that he shouldn’t be pushing like this, but it’s almost like he can’t help it. Because he can’t stand the idea of losing you, losing you and the kids and the family. All of it’s way too much for him to lose. So what — what if it’s not an ultimatum and it’s — it’s more a — a cry for help, you know? He’s got to believe that the two of you have a future together. So just maybe what — what if instead of thinking of it as caving… what if you think of it as throwing him a lifeline? What am saying? Of course you’ve considered it. You’re hot, I’m hot. -Oh. Not what I meant. -Oh, you don’t think I’m hot? No! I mean, yeah! Y-y-yes! Definitely. Ah. No, but I was talking about you as a — as a person.

[ Chuckles ] I-I like you — brook lynn. That’s — that’s why we’re friends. Friends. Right. Because… anything more would be too complicated. Exactly. So it’s out of the question. I’ve never even considered it. Neither have I. Then it’s settled, then. It sure is. I’m gonna go to the ladies’ room, okay? Feel free to order without me. I’m gonna leave my stuff here. Don’t steal anything. A drink it is.

[ Door opens ] Anyway, he insisted he wanted to be alone, and I was already late for work, but I hated leaving him there like that. Yeah. [ Sighs ] No. I get your point. He’s too proud to let me see him in pain. But you should’ve seen the look on his face when he realized carly wasn’t coming. It broke my heart. And then he told me to leave. And now my dad is all alone on the haunted star. Right. Yeah. I know. I will give him some time. But I’m calling him when I get off work. And speaking of work, I should probably get going. Thanks for listening, mol. Love you, too.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Wsb agent: Agent devane, what do you think? Well, I think kendall saw the strip in the middle of the road and he did nothing to avoid it, that he intentionally disabled this van in order to allow the gunman or the gunmen to move in.

[ Sighs ] I need tire tread prints from the other car on the shoulder, yeah? Alright. Thank you. Agent devane. Any news on the chief? Yeah. He’s on his way to the hospital. Thank you for asking. So what about kendall? Did you find him? Five miles up the road. Great. I will follow you in my car. I want answers. You won’t get them from him. Kendall’s dead. Austin. Is there an update? No. They just got here. -Maxie! -Mom. James, georgie. Where are there? They’re with spinelli. What happened? Is mac…? Mac — mac was shot. He’s lost a lot of blood, and it took forever to stabilize him, but he’s here now.

[ Voice breaking ] It doesn’t look good. No, mom. He’s gonna be okay. He is. What about dante falconeri? Cubicle 2. Thanks. Mm-hmm. Dante.

[ Monitor beeping ] Hey. Hey. Ohh. Mm. Oh, gosh. I’m okay. Yeah. Yeah. I’m — I’m fine. I’m, uh… sorry to put you through this, though. Guess it’s the downside of dating a cop, right? No. There’s no downside to having you in my life. Oh, really?

[ Laughs ] Really. I’ll — I’ll make sure you remember that.

[ Laughs ] I’m lucky to have you in my life. I’m lucky to have you.

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May I please get a refill? Vodka tonic. Sure. Now’s your chance. What? For what? I just heard sonny’s daughter on the phone. Kristina was saying sonny’s in a bad way. Perhaps he’s still sick? What? I thought he got his medication. But maybe he didn’T. He could be in trouble, aunt liesl. Only one way to find out. Sonny’s at the haunted star. All alone. We’re checking for signs that kendall was injured here. He probably succumbed to his injuries and was dumped where the police found him. Yeah, don’t waste your time. Kendall was shot point-blank, killed instantly. I’m guessing he and august had a disagreement. No, it was planned. Peter hates loose ends.

[ Sighs ] Update the bolo, that our prisoner is traveling alone and he is to be considered armed and extremely dangerous. What’s going on with mac? Can we see him? One of you can go in there, and only for a minute. Okay. That would be you, mom. Pl ease tell me one ofthose dead bodies was peter. No. I-I checked first thing. Peter’s still out there. I’m not ready to give up on my marriage. So this isn’t about what’s fair. It’s about what we both need emotionally. Okay. And what do you need right now? I need sonny to know that I’m still in this. I’m not giving up, you know, but we can figure things out without closing the door on our marriage, right? Thank you.

[ Laughs ] Mm. Thank you, drew. I mean… thanks for talking with me and clarifying everything. Always. I’m really glad we bumped into each other. Me too.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Excuse me. Anna. Wait. Wait. What happened to dante? What? Can you hear me? Can — mac and dante were transporting peter to pentonville, and they were ambushed. They’ve both been hurt. And what about august? There’s no sign of him. Damn it. Hey. What? What?

[ Sighs ] Peter august escaped. That’s that.

[ Cellphone ringing ] I should get that. Of course.

[ Sighs ] Dante, what’s up? There’s something you should know. Mac was shot tonight. How bad? We don’t know yet. He’s on his way to surgery now. What happened?

[ Sighs ] The transport van was ambushed. Peter escaped. Brook lynn: What? The transport van was ambushed. Mac was shot and peter escaped. Oh, no. Chase? Hey, chase, you still there? Oh, no. No, no, no, no!

[Crying] No, no, no, no, no! There you go, sweetheart. Safe and snug. Daddy’s here now. We’re together… and I’m never letting you go.

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It came to me in the momen yowhew! Hey, there she is.

[ Door closes ] Oh, someone’s in a good mood. I’m kind of like a man who doesn’t see the glass half empty. You know what I mean?

[ Chuckles ] I like your optimism. Care to share what inspired it? Uh, can I — can you — can you give me one minute? Dr. Westbourne. Mr. Corinthos. I want to say thank you for your… discretion. Yeah, just doing my job. And confidentiality is a big part of that. You seem to be doing better. Yeah, yeah. You know, I’m good. Uh… last night is almost forgotten.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ] You’re worried spencer might have abandoned you? No, he would never, but there isn’t much time until he has to report to spring ridge. I…wonder what’s keeping him.

[ Chuckles ] A word to the wise, my dear esme — we cassadines live by our own set of rules and our own timetable. Esme. You don’t mind if I borrow mr. Cassadine, do you, dear? Thank you, honey. Mayor collins, what can I do for you? You can start by telling me what the hell you’re up to. Wait, I’m confused.

[ Scoffs ] How could valentin find something out that you, my mom, and the police couldn’t? That’s a very good question. I imagine that valentin just kept digging until he found something, because ever since he was told that bailey isn’t his child, he’s been even more determined to reunite you with your daughter. What are you two up to? Brook lynn: Austin, did — did you just say that gladys is heading to visit valentin? I sure did. Is that a problem for you, brook lynn? Brook lynn, what is going on? Is everything okay? No. What was that all about? Steer clear of gladys. She does whatever it takes to get ahead. This is ironic coming from the woman who calls brook lynn quartermaine her bff. Brook lynn is not my best friend. I-I wouldn’t even consider her a friend, period. Oh, my god. Austin, what is it?

The role of sam mccall is temporarily being played by lindsay hartley.

[ Video game beeping on tv ] Hold that thought, space vermin.

[ Beeping stops ] Oh, gracious greetings. Come on in. -Hi, spinelli. -Hey. Um, I’m — I’m babysitting. Uh, georgie and james are both fast asleep. Um, hey, if you’re looking for maxie, she’s actually at the quartermaines’ — ned and olivia’s nuptial renewal. I came to see you. To what do I owe the honor? Um… uh…

[ Chuckling ] Okay, well, if I may — I may venture a guess, um…. I know…peter is being taken back to prison tonight and dante is his escort. Are you — are you worried for his safety? No, no, I’m not worried about dante. It’s me. We’re readying the prisoner for transport now. I’ll let you know when we’re on our way down. There’s my favorite man in uniform. I don’t wear a uniform.

[ Chuckling ] That’s okay. I like you better out of it, anyway. Mm. I can guess why you’re here, and it’s not to see me. Do you think I would miss a chance to bid peter “bon voyage” on his way back to pentonville? I need to make sure that the man who caused us all so much grief is finally out of our lives. Oh, uh…these cuffs are a bit too tight. Oh, are they? If you don’t like shackles, peter, you probably shouldn’t go on a crime spree. But for now, why don’t you finish saying your final goodbyes to freedom? I hate goodbyes. Oh. How about… “till we meet again”? Hey, bud. Thanks for coming out to cheer me on. Dad, I’m — I’m always here. I’m always here for you, too. Okay. Go, dad.

[ Chuckles ] Thanks. No, everyone’s passing you in the race. Oh. You got it, coach!

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Sonny. Drew. Phyllis: Come with me. What? We need to talk management strategy. What? What are you doing? What? What? You don’t have to run interference — there wasn’t a problem. You could’ve fooled me. Really? Anyway, I wanted to tell you — nina and I have been playing a little phone tag. Yeah. She won’t tell me what’s going on in her messages, so I’m assuming… she’s concerned about you. She probably wanted to talk to you about, um… my medication. And why would she do that? ‘Cause I stopped taking them. Hey, man, can I get a beer? El rey sol, please. So, what did you do to get on sonny’s bad side? You want the short answer? I’m not my brother. Spencer, I thought you’d be spending this evening saying goodbye to your family. I was, but this is more important. So is trina’s happiness, and now is not the time to be toying with that. It’s fine, ava. I’ll lock up. Are you sure? I’m just a text away. Good. Thanks for not tossing me out. The night is young. There’s still time. I deserve that. I know. That’s why I said it. I’ve been trying to reach you ever since I left the cabin. I ignored your texts, then deleted them. Trina, there’s so much that I want to say. There’s so much that I have to tell you before I have to say goodbye. I’m he re to say farewelland good luck to spencer. Unfortunately, our young prince seems to have slipped away. What are they saying? Oh. Um, I wouldn’t know. I was just wondering, um, what might be keeping spence. Any theories? He said he had “something to do.” I’m sure he’ll be back. I don’t want you here when my grandson returns. Were it not for my intervention, young spencer might be heading for pentonville right now instead of a soft landing at spring ridge. If you really care about spencer, uncle, you’ll heed my mother and you’ll go. Well, it is really not in my nature to cause a scene. Ah, please do remind my nephew that I’m always on his side. I’m glad you’re here. Yeah. Spencer may not feel the same way. Dr. Collins, is something wrong? Is it me, or did he seem a little too excited to have a reason to leave? I noticed exactly the same thing. It’s like he had somewhere to go, something important he had to do. Everything in place? Johann: We’re right

on schedule. Excellent. Let me know the moment the package arrives. Maxie, I’m finally seeing the whole picture. Seeing what, exactly? How much it means to you… …and to, um — and to everyone else in port charles that peter’s going back to prison tonight. Yeah, my — my safety, my sanity, my family, my whole future depends on peter being locked away for good. Agent devane, from what I understand, you have a personal interest in what happens with peter, as well? He’s my nephew, but any familial bonds have long since gone. Right, yeah, I-I just — I feel like maxie would feel a lot better if you were there, you know, when the transfer took place. And you trying to get rid of me? Peter’s transferhas been arranged down to the last detail. I’m sorry, but I can’t let you observe him being put in the transport. I’ll at least watch you take him away. Maxie deserves a witness. I can live with that. And I want you to promise to call me just as soon as peter is processed into pentonville. That way, I can let maxie know that the danger is over and peter is gone for good. Next time I see you, peter, it’ll be at your trial, where you’ll be convicted. I think you’re taking this much too personally, detective. It’s very unprofessional. You left a trail of blood and carnage from here to cassadine island, hurting people I know and love. You’re damn right I take it personally. If I wasn’t wearing this damn badge — oh, but you are, dante. You are. Yeah, lucky for you. And even though you’re sonny corinthos’ son, you’re still going to enforce the law. So when it comes right down to it, you’re the last person on earth I need to fear. Let me tell you something. You know nothing… about me.

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I want you to live a long life, peter, behind those walls, waking up every day, walking around, constantly worrying that someone’s got a shiv for you to stick in your back or a wire to wrap around your neck. I want you to live to be old and gray and realize that everyone out here, we all just forgot about you. Oh, there’s one thing I’m quite certain about, detective. And what is that? No one here will ever forget me. But I-I thought things were — were good with you and dante? Oh. [ Stammers ] They are. I mean, they’re — they’re great. They’re great. I mean, we — we — we love the same movies. We love the same pizza toppings.

[ Chuckles ] Okay, then.

[ Chuckling ] Um… may I posit a theory? That’s why I’m here. Okay, well… dante’s a cop, right? Noble profession, but it does come with inherent risk. And…jason also had a high-risk profession, and — and you ended that relationship to — to try to get a different life for you and your kids — a — a more stable life. Not unlike the one you had, albeit briefly… with drew. Well, s-so? So…drew is back. Yeah, I made the mistake of trying to referee a, uh, disagreement between sonny and curtis. Mm. And that’s when sonny reminded me that I am no jason. There’s only one jason. Mm. Just like there’s only one you. So what you’re saying is that I’m unique and I’m special… just like everybody else. …Just like everybody else. Wow, you really know how to make a guy feel better. Thank you. I’m a doctor. It’s my job. Mm. Good.

[ Chuckles ] But… maybe you should cut sonny some slack. He’s had a rough year or so. Missing, presumed dead. I know the feeling. And I definitely don’t blame him for missing jason, that’s for sure. Yeah… a lot of people do. I’m sorry. You probably came here to forget.

[ Chuckles ] Um, actually, I didn’T. I came here to meet my mother, the matchmaker. Sonny, why did you stop taking your meds? I got careless. Forgot to get the refill, and then I got angry and confused. And I-I wanted to make it right with carly, and I worked hard to make that happen. Maybe too hard? Where does nina come into all of this? Things got heated at the, uh, savoy with drew. Nina intervened. She drove me home. Whose home? My home. She didn’t want to leave until I got help, so she stayed the whole night. Listen, nothing happened. So, um… next morning, we got up, she drove me to G.H. Everything’s good now. I’m — I’m doing good. In that case… I take it your wife knows what happened and how nina got you through it? I mean, do you think I can just shake hands with my son and forget how he treated my wife, with a little help from his friends? And I’ve apologized. I should have seen that spence was taking things too far and tried to rein him in. This is not the time for recriminations. Agreed. For spencer’s sake, we need to pull together as a family. If only spencer were here. Oh, no need to worry, esme. Spencer’s in very good hands. He’s at the gallery. With trina. Spencer, if I was ignoring your calls, it’s because I didn’t want to talk to you. Fine. But this is my last chance to tell you that I realized that esme turned what should have been a fun weekend into an excuse to dredge up old news between you and cameron. Let’s just make one thing clear — everything esme does, from the way she eats to the way she laughs to the way she pours her coffee is a red flag. I’m not excusing her. My world turned upside down when I learned that my father was still alive and married to ava. Esme made me feel like I wasn’t alone. Like I mattered. Oh, please. Spencer, of course you matter! You don’t need esme to tell you that.

[ Scoffs lightly ] Alright, then. This nightmare is almost over. Once peter is safely and permanently put away, we’ll be able to concentrate all of our efforts into finding louise, bring her home. Okay. So… so… about that kiss… yeah. About that kiss… you know, I-I had hoped that you’d kissed me because I’m charming and irresistible and wildly attractive, but… what I suspect is that you were just trying to distract me so that I wouldn’t figure it out. Figure out what? Maxie, I know. I know what happened in the woods, and I know what happened to your daughter.

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I didn’t reach out to carly for a very good reason. And will she see it that way? Yeah, I mean, look, I don’t –I don’t want carly to help me because she feels obligated to help me. Well, she is your wife. Right. In sickness and in health, remember? But I don’t want her to come back to me because…

[Sighs] I’m off my medication and she feels she needs to. I want her to — I want her to — to come back to me because… she wants to come back to me. That’s what tonight is all about. Maybe carly would be all in if you were more forthcoming about how your brain chemistry affected your behavior. Liesl obrecht, the woman who brought nutrigruel…

[ Laughs ] …To port charles, is now playing cupid?

[ Sighs ] This isn’t funny! It’s kinda funny. No, it’s not. Yeah, I think it is. She’s so in love with scott… aww. …She’s determined to find mr. Right for me. No, it’S…

[ Chuckles ] So far, I’ve avoided the insanely high-priced matchmaking service. Good. But she is meeting me here in like, five minutes, and she wants a full report with names and faces. And here I thought I had it bad. Oh, please. The worst is over for you. Mm. From now on, you control your own life.

[ Chuckles ] There’s no one with a claim to your heart. Or is there? You know, v-video games have — have rules and — and — and strategies.[ Video game beeping on tv ] But real life doesn’t always come with such clarity in every circumstance, especially when someone that you’d thought you’d lost forever suddenly is alive and well.

[ Explosions on tv ] Ohh. Ohh. Hmm. It appears your starship has been vaporized. No, no, no. No claims on this heart. Being held captive far away from everyone that you know and…

[ Breathes deeply ] It’ll do that to you. And if sam weren’t with dante? Sam is with dante. I see. You don’t poach… which is probably for the best. After all, sonny is dante’s father. You’re already on his bad side. No need to make it worse. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t order this. It’s courtesy of mr. Corinthos. It’s just like spence to think of trina at a time like this. I mean, the poor thing was taken ill at the cabin, and it put a real damper on what was supposed to be spence’s goodbye party. Well, your concern is noble, esme. I’m sure you were devastated. And I’m going to make sure that trina knows all her friends support her. And then I’m going to give spence a proper sendoff. Uh, esme, don’t you think we should all — should we go to the gallery? Maybe. Oh, trust me. Trina can take care of herself. But spencer’s there, too. Who’s going to take care of him? Mother, how many times do I have to say it? He doesn’t want my help. Not when he has victor and his connections to lean on. But that’s exactly when you should show up, so that he knows that you are his father, no matter what. We all know that victor’s connections come with a heavy price. Felicia. Yeah. Hi. How did I know you’d be here? Oh, god. I can’t imagine. I just left maxie. How is she? She’s counting every second until this is over. But luckily, she’s with someone. Wouldn’t be the good doctor, would it? It would. Hmm. So you noticed. Well, hard not to. Dr. Gatlin-holt — he very clumsily tried to get rid of me so that he could spend more time with maxie alone. It was sweet. Yeah, I-I appreciate the distraction while we make sure that peter becomes ancient history. Peter: Anna devane! Oh, it’s so good

to have familyaround at a time like this. I’m here to see you remanded to prison, where you will be kept from maxie and her daughter for the rest of your life.

[ Sighs ] Speaking of maxie, please do give her my love, yeah? Why, when you don’t know what the word means? On second thought, never mind.

[ Elevator bell dings ] I’d rather tell her myself. We’re on our way down. Let’s go. Move. Maxie: Look, austin, whatever it is you think you heard in the woods — I don’t think I heard anything. I know what I heard. I heard you, maxie. And I heard brook lynn. And I heard you tell brook lynn that it was her idea to pass your baby off as hers. And from that moment… louise was bailey. You’re right. You’re right — brook lynn’s baby is really my louise, and it has been such a burden keeping the truth from everybody, but now you know and you understand why we didn’t — I cannot understand. I don’T. Maxie, I don’t understand why you would do something like that.

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Wish me luck.

[ Chuckles ] You’re going to need it. Mm. If I don’t sleep…

[ Both chuckling ] You here to throw that in my face? I was thinking about it, but it would be such a waste of good bourbon, you know? Are you okay? Yeah. What — what am I doing?

[ Chuckles ] Excuse me. Have a seat.

[ Sighs ] Uh… about the other night at the savoy… apology accepted. I haven’t apologized yet. Well, then, what’s with the bourbon? Just let me get this out. Um… I wasn’t myself that night, and, uh, I know you probably — I’m sure you talked to carly, and you — we’re dealing with some stuff and, uh… just going through some things, and — and, uh, I took it out on you. And for that, I apologize. Sonny is full of surprises.

[ Chuckles ] He is. So was mike. Well, I think we’ve given esme a good enough head start. Shall we head over to the gallery?

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hold on. I need to take this. Okay. This is dr. Collins. You know, what if spencer’s on his way back and we miss him? Right. He’s caught between esme and trina, he’s not going anywhere. I’m on my way. I’m sorry. I really wanted to be with you when you took spencer to spring ridge. Patient emergency? I’m afraid so. Go. You sure? Absolutely. I’m perfectly capable of getting spencer to spring ridge on my own. Alright, well, tell him for me that I’m confident that he can handle this. Mm. I will definitely pass that message along. And, you know, we really should get going, you guys, ’cause spencer can’t turn himself in late. I’m sure, if there’s any problem, uncle victor will smooth it out — he’s obviously well-connected at spring ridge. Yeah, and, you know, that’s what worries me. He didn’t just come back to town to make nice with his family. Let’s not forget, just a few months ago, he was working with peter august. But victor turned on him. After peter turned on him. Okay, well, I guess I’d saythey’re enemies then, right? Unless one of them needs something from the other. Peter’s on his way to pentonville. He can’t do anything for victor from there. But maybe victor can do something for peter. People are disappointed in you because they see you for both who you are and who you could become. And who is that? Obviously, someone amazing, or we wouldn’t be all so disappointed.

[ Chuckles ] That, uh… that might be the most you thing that you’ve ever said to me.

[ Scoffs ] Well, all I’m trying to say is that it’s never too late for you to start believing in yourself. We can’t all be trina robinson. And no one else can be spencer cassadine. Maybe that’s a good thing. Oh, boo-hoo.

[ Breathes sharply ] Who knows? Maybe 30 days at spring ridge won’t be a total waste. It brought me here tonight, didn’t it? It did. Lucky me. Well, ava said that you needed to speak with your family, so you better go. Not yet. Uh… kevin told me that I should say goodbye to the people who mattered most to me. So that’s what I’m doing. How could you not understand? You have met peter. You know how dangerous and psychotic he is. No, no, maxie. I totally understand why you would want to keep louise away from peter. It’s the other stuff that I don’t understand, ’cause there’s a lot, right? There’s a lot of lying.There’s a — just — I’m sorry I kept you in the dark! I didn’t have a choice. Ma– you did! Maxie, you did have a choice. There — there are other people besides brook lynn that you could have trusted, that you should have trusted. No, the more people that knew, the greater the chance peter would find out and go after louise. I didn’t even tell my parents. Alright. And brook lynn’s child? What happened to it? She was never pregnant. She just pretended to be. Right, of course she did, because she wanted to get her hands on valentin’s shares of elq. Okay, yes. Part of it was about the shares, but brook lynn really cares about louise. She’s taken care of her all these months, and somehow brook lynn and i have become friends through this. And detective chase — how does he figure in all this? When gladys blabbed to valentin, chase stepped in and he told them — another lie, right? Another lie? Given what’s at stake… I can live with the decisions that I’ve made. If you don’t understand that, I’m sorry. Maxie, wait. Maxie! Wait. I know mac is being extra cautious, but are you expecting updates already? No, no. I’m sure the transfer is going smoothly. Um… I’m actually more concerned about valentin. Look, I didn’t tell you this, but he left a message for me last night saying he had a lead on louise. Really? Yeah, but I haven’t heard a word from him since. I’m sure he’ll be fine, just as long as peter doesn’t know what valentin discovered. That’s all that counts. I’m so sorry I’m keeping you from spending the evening with sam. Dante: Mm. Then again, it is so nice having drew back in her life, isn’t it? That’s not going to work, peter.

[ Shackles clinking ] I beg your pardon? Nothing you say matters. You’re going away, and I can’t wait to see those pentonville gates closing behind you. You are tragically result-oriented. Ah. You should enjoy the journey, dante. Mm. You know what they say — getting there is half the fun. Mm. See the sign? Icy conditions ahead.

[ Brakes squeal ] What the hell?! Mac, what’s going on up there? A car must’ve hit some black ice and skidded off the road. There might be casualties. Okay, well, what are we doing? Are we stopping to help or what?

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We’re not taking any chances. I’m calling it in to the state police and letting them handle it. Well, I think that’s a wise choice, mac, given the current circumstances. Next stop, pentonville. Nice try. A car going off the road? Yeah. I’d hope I’d think of something more interesting than that. Well, I do know not to underestimate you, peter. Oh, I’m flattered. That wasn’t a compliment.

[ Chuckles ] You were right about one thing — I am no jason. But just to be clear, sonny, I don’t want to be. You’re a good friend, good man. Most importantly… a good father. We both know what it’s like to lose people we love. People that, you know — great people cannot be replaced. Yes, we do. Oscar was one of a kind. So was jason.

[ Chuckles ] Wow. They reached détente in like two minutes.

[ Laughs ]

[ Chuckles ] Is that how mike was? A kinder, gentler sonny? Hmm. If you know about mike, I take it you’re a friend of nina’S. One of the few and proud.

[ Chuckles ] My lenny was a marine. He’d do anything for a buddy. Hmm. Well, if you’re drawing comparisons, nina and I aren’t that close, but we did share a brother. Was that j? Nina was the only one who called him that. Everybody else knew him as nathan. Nina and I [Sighs] We’re not that close, but we — we share things that bond people for life. I’m glad she has a friend and a sister.

[ Both laugh ] Kind of. In a way, yeah. The thing is, though, with nina, it’s like, what’s the — what’s the right thing to do? Does she fight for sonny or does she sound the retreat? Spence! There you are. Looks like I got here just in time. If you show up at spring ridge too late for them to check you in, it could add to your sentence. I’m sure you wouldn’t want that on your conscience, especially after the way things ended at the cabin. That wasn’t trina’s fault. I didn’t say it was. Anyway, I’m relieved to see you aren’t showing any ill effects after drinking too much. It wasn’t the hot toddy. Oh, that’s right. It was our little game that upset you. But let’s put all that aside… for spence. I can, if you can. Sorr y to interrupt.[ Sighs ] Spencer, we really need to get going. No, it’s, uh, it’s okay. I’m — I’m ready.

[ Sighs ] I’ve said goodbye to everyone that matters. Not everybody. Sorry. You are? I’m a little confused, and…my feelings are a little hurt that you didn’t trust me. But I understand. And brook lynn…

[ Sighs ] You know, brook lynn says that you’re the bravest person that she knows, and I feel the same way. Really? Because I feel like I am terrified all the time. Well , that’s what makeswhat you’re doing so brave. And, um… maxie, I was there — right? — When you brought louise into the world, and…I care about her. I care about that little life. And I care about you. I get it. Nobody in the world is ever going to blame you for wanting to keep your little girl safe from peter august. Okay.

[ Voice breaking ] Thank you for forgiving me. And I should have just told you the truth from the beginning. I mean, really, why? Really? Wait a minute. First, I was wrong not to tell you the truth. Now I’m right? Pick a lane, buddy. Well, okay, but you didn’t know me, and I was just some stranger in the woods with a head lamp. I was a stranger.

[ Scoffs ] Okay, that was then. This is now. You’re not a stranger anymore. What time is it? Dante: What do you care? Where you’re going, you’ll have all the time in the world. The roads look clear. Let’s hit the gas and make up for lost time.

[ Thumping, tires screech ] Mac, what the hell is going on?! We hit something! Hold on!

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That didn’t seem to go too badly. You know, if — if drew can put what happened behind us, I’m hoping carly can — starting tonight. Wow, that looked like the beginning of a new friendship. I wouldn’t go that far. Never know. Hmm. Well, since my mother is late and — she’s late?

[ Laughs ] Isn’t she swiss and german? I know, right? It shouldn’t be possible.

[ Laughs ] Which means while I’ve been waiting to talk about my dream man… mm-hmm. …She’s been with hers. Aww.

[ Chuckles ] Even the world’s greatest clockmakers still lose track of time when they’re in love. I vaguely remember what that’s like.

[ Chuckles ] Well, forget the vague and just cherish the memories. Uh…

[ Chuckles ] Drew… since you are no longer on sonny’s bad side and things with sam and dante are still pretty new, why wouldn’t you see where you stand with sam? You said it yourself. I don’t poach. And besides, it was never about that. Then what’s it about? Sam… and what she wants. And what about what you want? I am beyond grateful that drew has come back to us.

[ Video game beeping on tv ] I mean, it’s been wonderful for scout to have her father back. And as for danny, you know, losing jason has been very hard, but having his uncle to lean on has been very helpful. Okay, and how about you? Mm-hmm. Yeah. Ooh!

[ Explosions on tv ] This game is too difficult for adults.

[ Laughing ] Yeah, perhaps, or perhaps maybe just your concentration is divided.

[ Sighs ] Okay, fine. I’m crazy about dante. I mean, we are great together. It’s just that when I’m with drew… you have a history with him that you don’t have with dante. It’s more like I’m reminded of all the things that I — I planned and hoped for, you know? Before jason came back and things ended with drew. Exactly. Okay, but now — now you have a chance to see where things with drew might have led, if that’s indeed what you want. I know 30 days is going to feel like forever, but just remember — you’re not alone. Spence, your father’s trying. Can’t you meet him halfway? Thank you for being here, father. Maybe when I get out, we can, uh… yes. I hope so. Hmm. Okay. See you in a month? Not if I see you first. Oh, spence, I’m going to miss you so much. But I’m interning at spring ridge, so I’ll never be far away. Laura: Time to go.

[ Line rings, clicks ] Johann, speak to me. Johann: The package

is right on time.

[ Breathes sharply ] Valentin can take care of himself. I know. You’re right. Look on the bright side — peter’s going to be locked away for good. And now, god willing, we can find louise and bring her home to maxie. Your secret’s safe with me. I know that now. I know a lot of things I didn’t know before.

[ Engine hisses ] Any sign of what could have caused kendall to lose control of the vehicle? Not yet. What the hell happened? I’m guessing we hit an icy patch and skidded off the road. All four tires have been punctured. We didn’t hit ice. We’ve been sabotaged. Get back in the van!

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The ice princess? It was genuine last I looked. And when was that?

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. Luke always took care of all of that. How comforting. Well, all I know is I did not try to pass off a fake diamond. Tracy… the warrant for your arrest is valid. I’m so sorry.

[ Sighs ] There’s nothing I can do. Okay, I’m calling our lawyer. Hold on. I know you. I know how I feel. You want to tell me what that kiss meant to you?

[ Chuckles ] It meant a lot, actually. Okay. Proof that my connection with you is real, that my heart is ready to be happy. You’re important to me. You’re important to me. So I’m happy that I kissed you. But it can’t happen again. Is willow in trouble? Oh, no. Oh, my gosh, no. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to alarm you. Oh, good.

[ Sighs ] Alright. I just had a very good heart-to-heart with kristina, and I-I think that she’s on board about us being friends.

[ Sighs ] What’s wrong? Well, uh, you may not want to be my friend after you hear this. Hey, trina, what — what are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be away? Our trip got cut short. Weren’t you and your friends having any fun? I’m not sure it could have gone any worse. My final check before I go to the big house. Should I put it on my books for ramen and postage stamps? Spence. I think you’ve seen too many prison movies. Well, who needs fiction when I’m about to experience the real thing. One step at a time, okay? Your grandmother’s on the way, and I’m sure some of your friends will stop by to wish you well. Yeah. I’m not holding my breath. Valentin. Hi, it’s me. Can you call me back? I — I want to know what it is you’ve discovered about louise, and I want an update on you — if you’re alright. Anna devane. What a pleasure. Speak for yourself. I don’t understand why you’re so worked up, carly. It’s the “not understanding” part that’s the problem, sonny. I have asked you for time and space, and instead you cook up some over-the-top display of love. And that — that’s a bad thing? No. It’s not the right thing. And after all these years, you should know me better than that. I know — I know you better than anyone.

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Oh, it all makes sense now. What makes sense? Did you follow me here all the way from the netherlands? Dean? Dan? Dave. Dave. Dave the dumpster diver — that’s what luke used to call him when he was sniffing around us in amsterdam. He was obsessed with nailing luke on some trumped-up charge. You found a new angle. Have you been targeting my mother? Just doing my job. Ah, yes. Like it was “just your job” to hold me and luke at the belgian border for 12 hours without cause. That sounds a little above and beyond the call of duty. Above and beyond the law. So here’s the deal — I don’t answer to any of you. Ms. Quartermaine, you’re in our custody now. Yeah, I don’t think so. You’re not taking my aunt anywhere. Austin: You know, I am kind of a bonehead about a lot of things, but can you — [ Laughs ] Maxie, explain something to me. If us kissing makes you happy, why don’t you wanna do that again? I like you, austin, a lot, but until I have my daughter back, I can’t give us the focus that we deserve. I understand. Do you? N– uh, no. Okay, those aren’t just words. I really do care about you. I just can’t give into my feelings, I’m sorry. Not ever? Not yet. I understand peter’s being transferred today. I suppose you’re on, uh– on your way to the hospital to supervise. No. The transfer is being handled. Ah, well, may his trial be swift and his incarceration infinite. Oh, yes. On that, we do agree. And coffee. Can we at least agree on that, as well? As in, do I like it? As in, can I buy you a cup? Give us a chance to get better acquainted. I think I know all I need to know. But thank you. Oh, it pains me that you despise me so. Particularly now valentin means so much to us both. Have you heard from him? Not since yesterday. I haven’t been able to reach him. He did seem a little distracted when we last met. You’re worried about my son. I didn’t say that. You didn’t have to. Are there problems with your friends? Don’t worry, spence. No matter who shows up today, I’ll be at spring ridge every week to see you. I’ll do whatever you need to help you through. And then, apparently, spencer and esme left. Apparently? I was passed out. Trina, how much did you have to drink? Just the one, I promise. I’d never had hot toddies before. Underage drinking is just ill-advised. Lesson learned. Apparently, whiskey is not my friend. Neither is esme. From the sound of it, she had quite a hand in the night taking a turn. Did she ever. Why is that girl always nearby when there’s trouble? You used to, uh, appreciate when I thought outside the box. I mean, you know me better than anybody. Maybe we don’t know each other anymore.

[ Sighs ] Carly, that’s not true, and when you see what I got planned, I’m gonna prove that to you. I appreciate you trying. I really do. I mean, the flowers, the meals, and now this big surprise — but? It’s not what I need. Well, tell me what you need. I have told you, sonny, over and over again! Well, then give me something concrete that’s gonna save our marriage, that’s gonna… that’s going to get you to come home.

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Compliments of corinthos coffee — it’s a “welcome back” gift. I’m happy things are going so well for you post-release. Everyone has been very kind. Alright, so now, why do I not want to be friends with you? Because I have failed my daughter. Again. How? Willow needs something from me that I just — I-I can’t give her. Says every mother from the beginning of time. Willow’s been more accepting and understanding than I even deserve, especially when it comes to wiley. Good. So that sounds like you’re on the path to rebuilding your relationship. Yeah, I hope so. You know, I just —

[ Inhales deeply ] I want the best for willow, and I just — I just want to be a mother to her. Harmony, you are her mother. I’m a liability. Tracy isn’t going anywhere with you until we speak to your superiors. And you are? Drew cain. I see you’re familiar with the name. I was debriefed by your bosses at the wsb, but new memories have surfaced since then — memories that I believe would be of use to the agency. You know, maybe you’d rather share your experiences with our online readership. I’m michael corinthos, the ceo of aurora media’s digital division, and we would love to get the scoop. So you’re suggesting that I go public instead of cooperating further with the wsb? Well, it’s an option. What do you think, dave? I mean, are you willing to grant my small request or do you want to explain to your higher-ups why I’m not willing to play ball anymore? What is it you want? I want you to call anna devane. If you hear from valentin or you see him, can you just please ask him to call me? Yes, I will. Thanks.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Excuse me. Hello. Anna devane. What’s the problem? Okay, I’m on my way. Thanks. Wsb business? Got to see a man about a dog. Well…

[ Sighs ] Uncle victor, thank you so much for coming. Oh, please, it’s a pleasure. Thank you for including me. So, how are you doing on this not-so-celebratory occasion? I’m, uh… I’m hanging in there, yeah. And you’ll continue to do so, day by day, hour by hour. Minute by minute, if he has to. And listen, if, uh — if you should, uh, at any time, feel a little out of your depth, please reach out to a guard by the name of samuel. I’ve arranged for him to… well, look out for you. For real? Wow, that is, um — that’s amazing. I-I don’t know how to thank you. Oh. It’s my pleasure. Victor, could I have a word, please? Uh, yeah, uh, certainly. That should make you feel a little better. I’m so grateful for my uncle. And you. For everyone who’s trying to make this easier. I just wish you could add your friends to that list. You’re not the only one that thinks esme is trouble. Cam and joss told spencer that night. Do you think they got through to him? I don’t know. I just still can’t believe that he’s into that girl. He’s young. He’ll learn. When? Someday.

[ Laughs ] You know, often, it takes the right person to come along before someone can realize that — that they should have something better. So, um, how did you leave things with cam and josslyn? I — I think we’re good. I told them that there are no bad feelings about them being together, even though it was awkward with a capital “A.” I remember how you used to feel about him.

[ Laughs ] I’m sorry you had to hear that. What? [ Laughs ] Why? No, I was honored that you shared it with me. I just hope my advice helped. It did. You told me to be honest about my feelings while also prioritizing my friendship with joss. And? And what?

[ Laughs ] And have you been completely honest with them? Just tell me what I can do to make this right between us. I would tell you if I thought you’d listen. Okay, I don’t want to — forget the “time” nonsense ’cause it’s — it’s not nonsense, sonny. It’s not nonsense. Yeah, but I’m — I can’t give you that. Okay, well, great. That’s awesome. You can’t give me that. No, because then — listen.

[ Sighs ] Time away from me means time away from our daughters, our life together.

[ Stammers ] Is that what you want? I don’t want any of it! I hate being away from the girls and every morning, when I wake up and — and I open my eyes and you’re not there in bed with me. But you broke my heart. Not to mention the humiliation factor. Well, who’s humiliated? Me! By — by what? Oh, I don’t know, sonny, the multiple people who knew about you and nina before me? Or how it happened behind my back? Or I find out about it in a hearing room in front of everybody? I didn’t want you to — are you kidding me? I’ve never felt as stupid! I did not want you to find out that way. I wanted it to come from me. But it didn’T. Not one word. Well, I — I — I planned to. I’ve told you now how many times? And then jason died, and, you know, I — I don’t want to make this about an excuse. I know it’s not an excuse. I know that jason dying made everything fade into the background, okay? I get that. So you understand? That part, yes. So you forgive me?

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I was honest with joss and cam. Or at least as honest as I could have been without hurting anyone’s feelings. I liked cam back in the day, but we both realized it just wasn’t right, and that’s no one’s fault. It just…is. How did you feel about that? Lousy. Well, did you tell your friends that? Didn’t you hear the part about me not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings? You should never have to suck it up, trina. I think I would be open to that now. I’ve learned that shoving it all down doesn’t help. Especially not you. And if you haven’t guessed, you are my priority in this entire scenario. Well, thanks for listening. Always. So that’s it. I talked to cam and joss, told them that I was over it, and we can just all move on. And over “it,” or over cam? Both. Do you think that has anything to do with spencer? My friends have every right to be angry. Our weekend away was a disaster. I hope trina’s okay. She’ll be fine, but please, by all means, worry more about trina than the girlfriend you’re leaving behind. Look, all of us who care about spencer want him to be safe while he’s inside spring ridge. However, I don’t think it serves his interests to rely on whatever guard you’re in league with. Can I help it if I happen to have friends who he can avail himself of? Just like the mayor has friends. Just like you have friends. Only my friends seem to be a lot more useful to spencer right now. So instead of scolding me, perhaps you should be thanking me. Tracy: Anna, finally. Are you aware that your fellow agents are harassing a grieving widow? Mother — what my aunt means to say is thanks for getting here so quickly. Of course. What’s going on? We need some clarity on the grounds for arrest. The arrest being…? Me. I’m under arrest for something I did not do. Yeah, we think one of the agents has an agenda. Oh, I’ll ask some questions. Could you be quick? I have a plane to catch. Mother. Oh, luke left some loose ends that I need to tie up. God knows what he was into before he died. Because that’s helpful. I’ll be right back. Drew, thank you for interceding on my mother’s behalf. You stuck your neck out, and you didn’t have to. We’re family. That we are. One thing I know for sure — I-I have terrible timing. How can you say that? First of all, I kissed you, so if timing is the issue, it’s mine. Is there a “second of all? Mm, yeah. [ Laughs ] Me, the woods, a baby popping out? Is any of this ringing any bells? Yeah, I have some vague bells. I don’t want to think what could have happened if you weren’t there that night. I’m really glad I was there with you and louise. Me, too. Honest follow-up question — okay? If we hadn’t met in the woods — if we’d met, you know, in a cafe, or, like, a library… what? Or a, uh, a box store? Yes. Okay, so if we met in a box store, you’d still be friend-zoning me? You’re not friend-zoned. I mean… okay, yes, you’re friend-zoned, but it’s only until things get settled. Okay. Totally get it. Thank you. And just so we’re clear, I’m not expecting you to, like, wait for me. You’re well within your rights to move on. Is that what you want? I want you to be happy. Yeah? And… maxie, in this moment with you right now, totally happy. I don’t have any plans to go anywhere or do anything… you know, unless you have a problem with that. Not even the tiniest bit. I get why jason dying made it difficult for you to tell me about nina. Then why is there still distance between us? I told you, I’m not gonna be with nina. So, we still love each other, right? Of course, sonny. Then what’s the problem? I just want for this to have never have happened. I-I cannot turn — that’s one thing I can’t do, is turn back time. I know. If I could, I would. If I could erase what happened in, uh… …nixon falls… being mike and everything, I would. Would you, sonny? I mean, really, would you?

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if given the chance… would you choose to forget everything that happened in nixon falls? Everything that happened with nina? I mean… if it meant that we would be t-together and happy, yeah, I would. That was almost convincing. Well, I don’t know —

[ Stammers ] Anything that I say is not good enough. I got some — I’m — oh, I forgot — I got props being delivered — props? Props? Yeah, I’m — what are talking about? I’m — I’m recreating o-our wedding in martinique.

[ Laughs ] That — that’s the surprise? Well, you said you knew the plan. I-I knew you had something planned. I didn’t know what it was.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, that’s what it was. But you know what? You don’t — we don’t have to. I mean, we can — doesn’t have to be martinique. Well… I could do anything that you would want me to do. I don’t care. What’s better than martinique? Well, not much. No. I mean, as far as grand gestures go… …that’s pretty perfect. Esme: This entire town hates me. You don’t think that you’re overreacting just a little? Who do I have besides you? I’ll wait. Um… kevin and, uh, my grandmother, for starters. Please. They tolerate me at best because of you. I-I’m sorry, I couldn’t help eavesdropping, but esme, please, if there’s anything you need while my nephew’s away, you know I’m always available. See? Uh, if you’ll excuse me a moment. Thank you. That’s very sweet. And earnest. You see, I do know a little something about feeling unwelcome. You do? Oh, yes. Matter of fact, I’ve just got an earful from our good dr. Collins. What are you still doing out here? It’s freezing. Oh, I was just waiting for laura. She should be here any minute. I’m sorry. For what? I should have told you that I was inviting my great uncle. You’re allowed to invite whoever you like, spencer. Yeah, but grandmother has made it painfully clear that she doesn’t trust victor. Laura’s concerned. But if victor is important to you, then he should be here. The last thing you want to start this next chapter is regrets. Trina: Spencer is my friend. Sure, he makes idiotic choices, and his girlfriend’s a nightmare, but he’s basically a good guy. Not that I’m ignoring what he did to you. You do not have to justify anything to me. I know spencer is a complicated young man.

[ Scoffs ] You think? I may not be able to trust him, trina, but I do think he benefits from having you in his life. I just want that friendship to be reciprocal. I want you to benefit as well. Not just be a target for esme’s jealousy.

[ Scoffs ] Esme has nothing to be jealous of. Anyway, if you really feel uncomfortable about supervising spencer when he starts working here, that’s — that’s fine. I will happily keep the two of you apart. Apparently, the buyer that you recently sold this piece of the ice princess to had it appraised, and the fragment is close to worthless. Wow. If that’s true, it’s news to me. Well, the wsb has doubts about that. Anna, why is the wsb involved and not interpol? Jockeying for jurisdiction is my guess. The ice princess is of enormous interest, as well you know. All too well. Put a shadow over our lives for decades, really. I mean, everyone wanted a piece of that thing. Its history alone is of immense value, not to mention its monetary worth, which is to say there will be no shortage of scrutiny as to how this case is handled.

[ Sighs ] How did you find a buyer? I used an intermediary — someone who has done deals for luke and me in the past. I’ll need a name. I also need you to walk me through where you store this diamond and how often you have it appraised and the contact information for the previous buyer. Does this mean that my mother is not under arrest? Well, I think arrest is a little aggressive, don’t you? Especially since tracy is so willing to cooperate. I-I’ll make a call and have — have them void the warrant. We were given the green light. Yeah. You know what? And we’ll discuss your conduct later. Could you just wait outside? Can you — thank you. Okay, uh, so I’ll need every detail, now, of where the diamond was, how it was passed from luke to you — every detail. Go. Michael surprised willow with an upcoming trip to paris, and to get a passport, she needs a birth certificate, what? So she doesn’t have a birth certificate? She lost it? Whatever. Get another one. It’s easy. No, it’s not easy, alexis. Willow doesn’t have a birth certificate, and it’s — it’s my fault. I don’t get it. She was married. She — she was in school. She had a driver’s license, or has a driver’s license. You can’t have all those things and not have a birth certificate. Look, I know. The one that she had, it wasn’t — it wasn’t official. I lived on a commune when I gave birth to willow, and, um, that community didn’t — they didn’t exactly adhere to societal norms. What does that mean, exactly? I forged willow’s birth certificate.

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I really appreciate you trying to help out with those agents. Mm, that diamond has always brought bad luck. I would never tell my mother this… then I won’t either. Part of me is relieved that someone took it off her. I don’t blame you. Ned, has your mother ever mentioned someone threatening luke over the ice princess? Not that I recall. Why? Oh, just wondering. Um… I’m so sorry that your vows ceremony was overshadowed with this nonsense. It really was a lovely ceremony. With a lovely officiant. Thank you. Don’t worry. Nothing could ruin today. I was and still am the happiest man on earth. Keep it that way. That’s the plan.

[ Laughter ] Thanks again. Great. That’s a good start. So when you get home, I’ll have an agent reach out to you to ask some further questions. Okay, just make it a competent one, please. I’ll do my best. Hi. Thanks. Okay. Hi, maxie, it’s me. Are you free right now to meet? Okay, good, great. Where are you? You’re kidding. You forged your daughter’s birth certificate? Well, not me personally. Oh, well, in that case… there was this guy on the commune who could recreate official-looking documents. What was wrong with the actual document? Well, everyone in the community was worried that if we filed with the state that it would attract scrutiny or be used to track us. So that’s it, right? You’re not leaving anything out? Yeah. Sadly, it’s just — it’s just, you know, typical groupthink, paranoia. That must have been some forger if no one questioned the certificate. I was so worried that this day would come that my — my stupid decision to live off the grid would impact willow, and here we are. Alexis, you should have seen how excited willow was at the prospect of traveling abroad. She’s never been out of the U.S.? No, and I can’t be the reason that — that — that — that doesn’t happen for her. I’ve caused her way too much pain and unhappiness as it is. You do realize I’m not a lawyer anymore. Yes, but you used to be, and you’re smart. And…. [ Sighs ] And most importantly, I — I trust you. Please, alexis, I — I can’t lose my daughter over this. I’m just gonna go check on wiley. Okay. Eventful day, huh? Oh, yeah. Usually is around here. Hmm. Hey, look, drew, um… it was a useful threat in the moment, but if you ever want to go public with what victor did to you… I’d be happy to help. Thanks. One way or another, victor’s gonna get what’s coming to him. When you’re young, time seems infinite, but I can assure you, this time that spencer’s away will just fly by. I hope so. Well, you know the old saying, “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Sextus propertius. Well, I’m impressed. Spence audited a roman civ class. He got really into ancient poets and philosophers. Anyway, when, um, sextus wrote that, I’m sure he had friends to distract him.

[ Chuckles ] A wise man once said, “if everyone likes you, you’re probably not being true to yourself.” Who’s the author? Me. I don’t think supervising spencer will be a problem. I’ve got, like, a million texts and voicemails from him saying that he’s sorry about what went down at the cabin. A million, huh?

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh. [ Sighs ] There he is again. I just don’t know what to say to him. I mean, I was a mess that night, and the worst part is, I don’t even know how messy. You know, spencer may be trying to touch base with you today because he’s — I mean, did you know that he has to report to prison this evening? Oh, my god, I totally forgot. He must be, like, freaking out. Yeah, he probably is. But he has his grandmother, his girlfriend — any number of people to lean on, really. And yet, he keeps calling you. Oh. Surprised you didn’t hear all that excitement down the hall. Well, we were kind of busy. What happened? Nothing for you to concern yourself with. Good. I’m concerned enough already. Have you spoken with valentin? No. Why? Well, I got a voicemail from him and it sounded urgent, and now I can’t get ahold of him. What would that have to do with me? Anna, what did valentin’s voicemail say? He said he has a lead on louise. I’m glad I chose right, because there’s — there’s just so many memories to choose from. Like, a lifetime’s worth. God, I remember you were so determined not to marry me. My god, you fought me at every turn. I thought I was protecting you, I-I wish I could say it was the last time that I did the wrong thing for the right reason. And you finally gave in, despite your fears. Because I trusted you, and now you gotta trust me. I want to. [ Laughs ] Yeah. Listen. So what we can do is, like, we can, um… we just take it slow, right? Tonight will just be like the first step. Tonight would be beautiful. I know it would. I mean, it would be filled with romance and nostalgia.

[ Chuckles ] And then what about tomorrow? Tomorrow? Or next week or the week after that, or the months because… reliving martinique isn’t gonna change what is so clear, sonny. What? W-what’s that? That this — what we have between us right now — it’s not working for you, and it’s definitely not working for me.

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alright, I’ll think of something, alright? I’ll figure something out. Oh, I was hoping you would say that. And only if it’s no trouble. Listen, I — I’ll call a-a lawyer colleague, see what can be done, and you got to stop with the “I’m too much trouble” thing. Okay. Okay. After everything you’ve done for me… come on, you don’t owe me for any of that. I’m not doing anything out of obligation. I’m doing it because we’re friends, and that’s what friends do, right? They help each other out. Thank you. Thank you. You have no idea how much I appreciate this. Well? Leo is showing wiley how to build an aqueduct using cookie dough and milk. Aww. Maybe the boys will get into building. And not the family business? Michael wouldn’t stand for it.

[ Laughter ] Well, look, wiley could absolutely do anything that he wants, but for the record,

elq would benefit from any business helmed by those two. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Aren’t you forgetting about somebody? Scout is part of that generation, too. Oh. Right.

[ Chuckles ] It’s going to be wild, isn’t it? Watching them grow up, seeing who they become, what they do, who they love. Parenthood, what a ride. I mean, it’s scary and overwhelming at times. But…yeah. So worth it. So worth it. Those agents, thank you, are insisting on escorting me aboard my flight to amsterdam. Could be worse. They could be escorting you off to prison. True. But there is one thing that I have learned on this trip, and that’S… nothing and nobody can hold me back. Try not to test that theory, will you? Please?

[ Chuckles ] Oh. You have your family back, ned. Protect them. I will.

[ Sighs ] I, uh… I meant what I said earlier. I love you too, mother. Okay. Laura: Hey, sorry I’m late. The you — oh, you just missed spencer. He’s gone? Momentarily. He said he’d be right back. Oh, thank god.

[ Sighs ] How was the vow renewal? Oh, it was beautiful. Until the wsb showed up and tried to arrest tracy for counterfeiting the ice princess. I can’t tell if you’re joking. I’m not joking. Why would she do that? She didn’T. Or so she says. But I believe her. You know, first, luke dies, then the diamond gets counterfeited, and victor has resurfaced. That’s not a coincidence. Esme: Do you have someplace you need to be? That’s the third time you’ve checked your watch. Hmm. You don’t miss much, do you? I’m an observer of human behavior. It’s why I’m studying psychology. Wow. My family will give you lots to analyze. Speaking of, I don’t see my nephew outside anymore. You’re absolutely right. Spencer sure seems desperate to reach you. He just feels bad that his girlfriend is the legitimate worst. Maybe. Either way, it’s a good thing that you are not hung up on him.

[ Door opens, closes ] You’re wrong, carly. I wish I were — wait, wait, no, no. No, what we have does work. You proved it to me in martinique. You — I pushed you away, and… but you — you knew better. Because I had faith. And now, I-I have the faith. You told me we were stronger then. And we were, but we’re strong now. Listen, at least do — do me a favor. Just meet with me, okay? And show me that you’re willing to try. Sonny, what if I’m not ready when you want me to be? I’ll be waiting. But if you’re not ready now… maybe you never will be.

[ Door opens, closes ] Valentin knows where louise is? Oh, no, no, that’s not what he said exactly. No, I mean, the voicemail was very light on details. I-I don’t understand. Um… how could valentin have figured something out that you, my mom, and the police couldn’t? Well, that is a very good question. I imagine that valentin just kept digging until he found something. Because ever since she was told that bailey isn’t his child, he’s been even more determined to reunite you with your daughter. Austin: As I live and breathe. What are you two up to? Austin, did you just say that gladys is heading to visit valentin? I sure did. Is that a problem for you, brook lynn? Brook lynn, what is going on? Is everything okay? No. What was that all about? Steer clear of gladys. She does whatever it takes to get ahead. This is ironic coming from the woman who calls brooklyn quartermaine her bff. Brook lynn is not my best friend. I-I wouldn’t even consider her a friend, period. Brook lynn: For what it’s worth, maxie, you’re the bravest person I know.

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ms. Bailey is conked out. Oh, if only she slept this well at the beach house. She’ll get used to the new digs. Just give it a minute. Yeah, we’ll probably be out of there by the time that happens. Yeah, peter will be locked up, and — and bailey will go home. Yeah, and we can officially stop pretending. Right. Right.

[ Baby crying ] Oh, I — I — oh, no. Let me get it. Thanks. Wiley is so excited he gets to see his cousin bailey today. He misses her. Yeah. So you ready to head the house? I’m actually waiting for my mom to drop by. I still can’t find any record of my birth certificate, and I need to get that passport application in. Oh. Oui, oui, you do.

[ Chuckles ] Is “oui” the only french word you know?

Oui.

[ Laughs ] Anyway, I’m really hoping my mom has a copy. Well, can’t go to paris without one. Kristina: Stop the presses. Local editor found unharmed, coaxed from behind the desk with caffeine. Oh, bless you. Mmm. Ah. Hello, my daughter. Hello, mother. I came to observe you in your natural habitat. Hmm. “Truth never damages a cause that is just.” New? I like it. Harmony gave it to me. Just the person I wanted to talk about. Oh, thank you. Boss. Employee. You have a minute?

[ Laughs ] I want to get a female perspective on something. On what? What does it mean when a woman kisses a man? Are you ready? Guests are arriving. It’s time to open the doors. First, I need to tell you something. Uh-oh. Unless it’s not an uh-oh? No, it’s definitely an uh-oh. Damn. Okay, austin remembered something. Something as in…? Hearing you and me talk the night louise was born. You’re looking sharp, leo. It’s not itchy. Leo’s wearing a t-shirt under his suit instead of a button-down. Oh, yeah, button-downs can be itchy, right? What’s with that? Anyway, it doesn’t matter. As soon as our mother walks in the room, no one’s going to notice us anyway. You can say that again. Hey. Hey. [ Laughs ] What are you doing here? Hiding. Well, I hate to break it to you, but you’re not going to be very successful looking like that. Oh, still the charmer, I see.

[ Laughs ] Ah, speaking the truth. Hiding? Yeah. That’s not usually your style. I don’t feel like myself these days. I’m nervous to see sonny. How ridiculous is that? What exactly are you worried about? I don’t want our issues to cast a shadow. I mean, today’s supposed to be about olivia and ned. And you don’t think sonny gets that? Here’s hoping. Thank you for officiating today. Oh, please, it’s an honor. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. I’m just so sorry that kevin couldn’t be here. It’s another patient emergency. Yeah. We are, too. Sorry. Excuse me. Wow, you look —

[ Chuckles ] You look really good. Thank you. How you doing? I’m good. I’m good. Is carly here? Yeah, she came early to help me get ready. You know, I would have understood if you couldn’t make it today. I know it’s hard to celebrate other people’s happiness when you’re not exactly in the best place yourself. Carly and I, we’re going to — we’re going to get together before you know it. Yeah? Just you bet on it.

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You’re a doctor, last I checked. I’m still a doctor. Okay. So I’m pretty sure human sexuality was covered in your studies. It was. I’m a grown man, and you’re a grown woman.

[ Laughs ] Right? So I’m asking you, if you kiss a man who’s your friend, why would you apologize? Oh, wait, so I — I assume we’re talking about — yeah, maxie. We’re talking about maxie. Was it good? Yeah. I mean, I — I thought so. Okay, so why didn’t you ask her what she meant? I — well — her mom kind of interrupted us. Oh, so this happened in high school? Oh, you’re hilarious. Well, I try. So what happened was, um… maxie and I, we went to pautuck with anna and felicia because we were trying to jog our memories about what happened the night that louise was born. Oh, wow. And? Did either of you remember what happened? Yes. No, I — I — I don’t know. I mean, that part’s even more confusing than the kissing. I tried to convince austin that he was misremembering, if that’s even a word, but I don’t think it worked. You have to try harder, maxie. Try harder? Yes! I did everything I could think of. I even kissed him. Oh, wow, that is an interesting and creative strategy. We’ll revisit that. It wasn’t a strategy. Austin’s gone above and beyond to help me out. The problem is, what he thinks is helping could probably ruin everything. Okay, we shouldn’t panic. We just need to come up with a plan. You think? Okay. What’s going on in here? Oh, you two have your heads together? That doesn’t look suspicious at all while all the guests are milling around outside. Granny, we have everything under control. Hmm. My confidence knows no bounds. Thank you, by the way, tracy, for keeping all of this under wraps. Well, peter august is a despicable human being who doesn’t deserve to be a father, and I am very, very sorry that you are separated from louise. Well, I know she’s in good hands. But yes, I can’t wait to have my daughter back in my arms. Can I take your coat? Sure. I was so happy to get your call. So what do you want to talk about? I need a copy of my birth certificate. Oh. How come? I can’t find mine. It must have gotten lost in all the moving around. I don’t know. And normally, it wouldn’t be anything urgent, but now I need to get a passport. Where are you headed? Michael’s taking me to paris. Oh, how wonderful. Hi, michael. Hi, harmony. So are you guys taking wiley with you, or…? Uh, no, not this time. I’m gonna head up. I’m going to see how my mom and dad are doing. Okay, I’ll be right behind you with wiley. Alright. Nice seeing you. You too. Anyway, the first step to getting a passport is submitting a copy of my birth certificate, and I can’t find any record of it online. How can that be? Just so you know, harmony is a non-issue. We will not be spending time together anymore. Because of me? She and I both think it’s best. So that’s a yes. Except — and I really want you to hear me on this — sam way overstepped when she told harmony to stay away from you. I mean, she just assumed that your friendship would make me uncomfortable. It doesn’t? Whatever I feel, it wasn’t sam’s place to speak for me. W– honey, she was just protecting you. I’m sure there was a sincere desire to protect me, but sam was also trying to avoid focusing on her own mess of a life. You take my breath away. Stop it. No, it’s true, ma. You look beautiful. Right, leo? I love your sparkly dress. That’s why I wore a sparkly dress. Honestly, I am so grateful to have all my guys here with me today.

[ Chuckles ] We’re a lucky crew. We sure are. Okay, you guys can come in. Hopefully, you’ll deem it worth the wait.

[ Gasps ] Oh. Maxie [Laughs] It’s just gorgeous. You captured the mood perfectly. And what mood would that be? Oh, you know. Bliss. Gratitude. Love. Dad, I’m so glad this day came. And again, I am just — I’m so sorry if I — no, no. Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah. No, no, no. We’re not doing any of that today. Today, we are only looking forward. We’re not looking back. It means everything to us that we’re all here together. It means everything to me, too. Any word on cyrus? All’s quiet on that front. How are you, sonny? Well, you know, things were a little bumpy for a little bit, but…things are back on track. Good. Yeah. You know, everything’s definitely looking up.

[ Chuckles ] You mean with you and carly? Yeah, I just got to prove to carly that we belong together.

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ll, memories can be trickyand not always accurate. I mean, maxie suffered severe emotional trauma that night, and you were knocked unconscious, so I’m not really shocked that the recall’s a little fuzzy. I guess. So back to that kiss. What about it? Only maxie can tell you what it meant, so you need to pull up those big-boy pants and talk to her. Okay, no problem. Is there a b option? Uh, call her. No, I can’t do that. She’s coordinating at the quartermaines’. She’s in charge of ned and olivia’s vow renewal. To which you were invited. To which I declined. You might want to revisit that decision. What, just to see maxie? Come on, there’s not even the tiniest little part of you that wants to get to know your family? I already know them.

[ Sighs, chuckles ] Know them better. Maybe even get close. Alright. Maybe you’re right. Maybe I did decline that invitation a little too quickly.

[ Chuckles ] Ah, da-da-da-da-da-da, I’m only 15 minutes late, so technically, I am still on time. That is not what “technically” means. For me, I am still on time.

[ Laughs ] Hello. Hello.

[ Sighs ]

[ Laughs ] Alright, I should — no, you don’t have to leave. No, it’s cool. I have someplace I got to be, right? Yeah, you do. Thanks for the talk. -Good luck. -Thank you.

[ Smooches ] He seems nice. He’s straight. Oh. And I just sent him off into the arms of another woman. Maxie: According to britt, peter’s getting transferred to pentonville tonight. Ugh. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. That’s got to be some comfort, right? He’s going to be behind bars. Yes, and once peter is finally locked away, this whole thing is going to be over. And once that happens and this nightmare is behind us, what are you gonna do about austin? What do you mean? Uh, it’s pretty obvious that he’s into you. Obvious to who? Um, everyone. But the real question is, are you into him? I mean, I think so, but it’s hard to tell when all I’m doing is lying to his face. I can see that being an obstacle. I can’t think about austin right now. You don’t think he’s going to show up here, do you? Here, with my family? That’s the last place he’d want to be. Thank you. Um, yeah, I’m sure I have a copy of your birth certificate with my important documents, so I will look for it right away. Thank you. Thank you. It’s just so strange I couldn’t find it online. Yeah, well, you know, maybe not every piece of information is on the internet yet. And not to rush you, but — could I put a rush on it? Time is of the essence if I want this passport. Which you most certainly do. So yes, I will look for it right away. Oh, great. You want to say hi to wiley? Yeah, I would love that. Great. Stay right here. I’ll go get him. Okay. Alright, cool. Yeah, keep me posted. Is something up? Uh…no. It can wait. My mother would kill me if I missed this ceremony. Is it sad that just hearing the words “keep me posted” makes me crazy nostalgic?

[ Chuckles ] Uh, yeah, kind of. You’re missing the job? Big time. Hmm. I just — I hate being in limbo. Mm. Yeah, I hear that. Is sam coming? Yeah, she said she was. Why do you say it like that? Nothing, never mind. Don’t worry about it. Oh, come on. Tell me.

[ Chuckles ] No, it’s just that, you know, ever since drew came back, sam and i have sort of been… having problems? No, see, that’s the problem. It’s not anything as tangible as that. We just — we had some good momentum going for a while, and then drew came back, and all that kind of stopped. And, you know, we were full-steam ahead for a little while there. But now you’re stuck in neutral. What is the mess in sam’s life now? Okay, maybe “mess” is too harsh. Let’s just say sam seems conflicted. And who can blame her? I mean, torn between two men? Oh. Kristina! I mean, if I were sam and I had to choose between dante and drew, it’d be tough. Both are charming. Both are handsome. Both are sincerely good guys. And drew is scout’s father, so he has that in his favor. But dante has been with sam for months, helping her rebuild after she and jason split. I hope you didn’t share any of this with sam. No, of course not. I mean, none of this is really any of my business, but you’re our mom, so… that’s true. I am your mom. And as such, I get a feeling you’re talking about sam in order to not talk about what you came here to talk about, and I think really, for once, we need to talk about it. So I want you to tell me how you feel about my friendship with harmony. Hey, laura. Laura: Hi. You look gorgeous. You clean up pretty well yourself. Laura, can I borrow you for a minute? You may. Is something wrong? No, I just wanted to get you out of the line of fire. Good job. I miss you. I just saw you this morning for breakfast. Yeah, I know, I know. But you know what I mean. Listen, I’m not trying to pressure you. I just — I just want to tell you how I feel. I mean, we can still be honest with each other, right? Well, I hope so. We see each other tonight, right? Yeah. Yeah, I told you we could meet for about an hour and talk. I’m not going to back out. Mom. Hey. Oh, how are you? I’m alright. Alright? Where’s wiley? Oh, he and willow should be up in a minute. Oh, okay, great. Well, I’m just going to go check on olivia and see if she needs anything. Is everything okay? What do you mean, “is everything” — yeah, it’s not like we’re a bomb ready to go off. You sure? Yes. I’m calm. I just want to work things out. You know, I’m gonna — I got everything under control. Hey, come here!

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Goodbye.

[ Laughs ] Champagne? I promise it will be pathogen-free. Leo’s a trip. Yeah, he is. No, I’m fine. I just — I have to stay sharp tonight. Right. The bold move you were talking about with carly. That’s the one. So no wiley? Oh, he was intercepted by monica. They’re up in the playroom. Oh. I see your parents are here. Yep. [ Sighs ] Have they crossed paths? Yeah. And? And it was painfully polite, which is the best anyone can expect right now. Oh, how did everything go with harmony? Was she able to help you with your birth certificate? She thinks she has a copy, so paris, here we come.

Oui, oui.

[ Laughs ] You don’t need my permission to be friends with someone. It’s not just someone, and you know it. It’s harmony. You’re my daughter, and I love you, and hurting you, that’s clearly not an option. But I need to know how you actually feel about this. So let me give you an example. If you came home and, say, harmony were over for dinner, would that make you uncomfortable? Maybe give me a heads-up just until I get used to it. So, yes, you would be uncomfortable. I don’t know what you want me to say. I want you to say what you really feel. Seeing harmony brings up a lot for me. Everything that happened at dawn of day. How utterly stupid I was. You were not stupid. You were trusting. It’s different. Shiloh was a master manipulator. Intellectually, I know that harmony was just another one of his victims. But you can’t forget what she did. So, when do you go back to amsterdam, tracy? Actually, later today. Oh. And after the next memorial, then what? Well, I have some ideas, and I actually managed to remove a piece of the ice princess that I’m going to use to fund my future endeavors.

[ Sighs ] You know how I feel about that diamond, but I wish you the very best. Thank you.

[ Door opens ] Hey, look.

[ Sighs ] Thank you for your kind invitation. I hope it still stands. Of course. Welcome. Thanks. We’re very glad you’re here. That’s very sweet.

[ Gasps ] I know you! Yeah! That’s amazing. You have the best memory, leo. I’m dr. Austin. Oh, wow. That’s your fidget spinner. And you still have it. That’s great. You’re very good at looking after your things. Yes, the things he cares about. Is it time yet? Well, you know, yeah. I guess it is. Why don’t you round everybody up? We’re starting!

[ Laughs ] That’s one way to do it.

[ Laughs ] Okay, you heard the man. It’s time for me to marry the woman of my dreams. Again.

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All I can say is I want to get to a point where seeing harmony doesn’t bother me. I just don’t think that I’m there yet. Fair enough. Sam told me she stopped you from drinking on new year’s eve. Harmony, not sam. When I was in prison, harmony was there for me when I needed someone to be there for me. Sounds like a good friend. She has been. Then you should hang out with her. I really want you to be sure about this. Are you sure? Shiloh preyed on harmony just like the rest of us. And let’s be real — I certainly wouldn’t want someone holding my past against me, so…permission granted. You deserve a great friend. I have a really great daughter. Mm. So, this austin was the new wingman you were talking about the other day. First, clubbing, now a coffee date. Is there something I should know? Oh, trust me, no. He has eyes for another woman. And more importantly, do I have bff competition? Never. Good answer. I’m surprised you wanted to meet here. I mean, isn’t this a little public? Kelly’s? [ Scoffs ] My aunt would never come to a place like this. Oh, so she’s a snob

and controlling? Pretty much.

[ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] Dare I… ask about peter? He hasn’t relapsed or anything, right? You mean did you end up killing peter with that poison? No, peter’s fine. Enough to be heading back to pentonville tonight, anyway. I wonder if aunt selina will let him get there alive. We are here today to celebrate something really wonderful — the persistence of love. Every couple gets tested. Every couple has problems. It’s how we come through them that matters. Ned and olivia, you have come through yours stronger, more committed, and more in love than ever. Yeah, we have.

[ Chuckles ] Now, I have a sneaky suspicion that you have some things you’d like to say to each other.

[ Laughs ] Ladies first. Okay. [ Sniffles ] Ned.

[ Chuckles ] Ned, ned, ned.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, boy. No, no, no, no. No, it’s all good. I promise. I promise.

[ Sniffles ] You know what else I promise? I promise to love you and cherish you and honor and keep you for the rest of our lives. We will celebrate together, commiserate together. We — we will watch movies and eat chinese food together. We will raise our son together. I like the sound of that. Yeah. When I look into my future and I see you and the three of us and all of you, I just cannot believe how blessed I am. Is it okay if I make some promises, too?

[ Laughs ] Copycat.

[ Laughter ] My beautiful, extraordinary, animal-loving olivia.

[ Laughs ] I, too, vow to love and cherish you, honor and keep you for the rest of our lives. I will fight the good fight with you, and I will celebrate with you, and I will sing duets with you. Slightly off-key. Hey. That’s my wife you’re talking about.

[ Laughs ] And I will raise our son with you. I love you endlessly. I love you, too.

[ Voice breaking ] And how I got this lucky, I will never comprehend, but I am holding on to you, and I’ll be damned if I ever let go. I thought we said we weren’t doing any new rings. I couldn’t resist. And it’s not a replacement ring. It’s a companion ring. It’s perfect. By this renewal of vows in front of family and friends, you have once again proclaimed your commitment to your life together. You better kiss me, if you know what’s good for you.

[ Laughter ] May I? Oh, I think it’s required.

[ Laughs ]

[ Cheers and applause ]

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I never expected you to be here. Ned invited me. Well, that, I expected. It’s that you decided to come. Yeah. I said no at first, and then I realized that I want to get to know my family. Well, most of them, anyway.

[ Chuckles ] Plus, I knew you’d be here. An added draw? Maybe. Yeah, who am I kidding? Definitely.

[ Both chuckle ] Congratulations! Thank you.

[ Sighs ] I knew you and olivia could find your way back. Well, thank you for believing that, even when I had my doubts. Oh, some couples are just built for the long haul. They bend, but they never break. Edward and lila were like that. So were alan and I, actually. And I think you and olivia fit that pattern. Then we’re in good company. Well, I would ask you how you’re doing, mom, but you’re absolutely glowing. Yeah, you look really beautiful. Thank you. Thank you, honey. I had no idea how official the whole thing would actually feel. I really feel like a new bride all over again. Well, he better treat you right this time, or he’s going to have to answer to me.

[ Chuckles ] This guy, I mean… I know. Right? Honey… I honestly could not love you any more than I do. I love you too, mom. We meet again. You okay? I just needed a breather. We were perfectly civil, and that’s what makes it so awful. You and sonny? Yeah, I mean, there was no screaming, there was no yelling. Clearly, we can be in the same room together. I mean, that should make me happy, right? That’s a pretty low bar for happiness. But that’s where I am these days. You know, just… trying to keep the peace for our family. Well, I’m going to do my part, and I’m gonna stay clear of sonny, just to be safe. Why? Did something happen between you and sonny? My dad was pract icallylevitating, he was so happy. Oh, I’m just — I’m so glad everything worked out for them. Yeah, ned and olivia seem like the real deal. They definitely are. By the way, I forgot to tell you, you looked — you looked really great today. Yeah? Thanks. You look pretty good, too.

[ Crying on monitor ] Ah. Sounds like someone is awake. Yeah, I’ll get her. I’ll get her.

[ Both chuckle ] Why don’t we both get her? Deal. I walked in on sonny and curtis having A… let’s just call it a heated discussion. At the savoy? Yeah, and I tried to intervene, but, man, I just made everything worse.

I’m your friend, sonny. Jason was my friend. You’re just a knock-off, a poor shadow of his brother.

[ Sighs ] Sonny was acting pretty erratic. In what way? And what was he even doing there? He was determined to, um… buy out the club for a night. I told sonny that I needed time, not some big, romantic gesture. But it’s okay. Curtis shut him down. It’s not going to happen. You know sonny. Once he sets his mind on something, it’s really hard to talk him out of it. You haven’t actually said much about your time in spring ridge. It was prison. It was light years better than pentonville, but it was still prison, and while I was paying my debt to society, it was hard, and there were a lot of lonely days. And harmony helped? She did. Because she had also done time in prison, so she could meet me where I was, as an equal. There’s tremendous relief in that kind of shorthand, because I don’t have to explain anything to her. She got me. She knew where I was coming from, and she knew what I would be going through when I got out. I think the most interesting realization for me was that, like you, harmony was shiloh’s victim, and like you, she was desperate for some enlightenment, and he used it. He weaponized it against both of you. But I give her a lot of credit for recognizing her mistakes. She gave testimony against him, and she didn’t do it in exchange for anything. She got no deal. She went to prison. She took her lumps. She did it because she knew it was the right thing to do. Kind of like you pleading guilty? Yeah. Kind of like that. I know you all thought I was out of my mind for doing that, but, you know, she understood why, and it’s nice to be able to be that honest with someone and have someone get you. You know, I mean, isn’t that the essence of a good friendship, to be honest with somebody? Sounds right to me. So, do you think your aunt’s going to try to kill peter again? Look, I don’t know her plans, and I don’t want to. Good. Because you need to focus on being the perfect parolee. Would you care? If you went back to prison? No. If peter died. The world would be a far better place. But I will say this — if peter meets with an accident of some kind, I don’t want gh involved in any way. Get that guy out of my hospital. Amen. Sorry to interrupt, but congratulations again. Oh, thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, honey. I wish I could stay longer, but I got to get going. Oh, you got something more important than us, apparently. Yeah? Alright, whatever. I got some details I need to take care of.

[ Chuckles ] Oh. Okay. So, when did you and sonny start sharing secrets? I am not quite sure. And what is the secret? Well, I don’t know much, but evidently, sonny is planning a big surprise for carly. Oh, no. No. What is he doing? She thinks that they’re just getting together to talk. I told him it was a bad idea, but he wouldn’t hear it.

[ Sighs ] Okay. You know what? I got to warn carly. Whoa, whoa! Maybe we should stay out of this. Ha. Okay, uh… I just heard something that I think maybe you should know about, uh… sonny’s planning something really big, isn’t he? Apparently, you already heard it. Yeah. Okay. I’m on it. Hey, sonny, can I talk to you for a minute? Yeah, yeah, of course. Privately? Yeah. You can go to the gatehouse. No one’s there. Okay. What do you think that’s about? Based on my mom’s tone? Nothing good.

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You disappeared. Uh, yeah. I’m in charge, and I needed to take a break. You’re not avoiding me? Maxie, I’m not a creeper. No, you’re not a creeper. I’m not. You kissed me. I did. Yeah. And then your mom interrupted, and then we couldn’t talk about it. You think maybe we can talk about it now? Sure. I know how I feel. Do you want to tell me what that kiss meant to you?

[ Knock on door ] Come in.

[ Sighs ] Hey. Oh, good. You have impeccable timing. I was just about to call you.

[ Sighs ] What’s wrong? I need your help. It’s willow. Okay, don’t try to get anything out of me, ’cause I’m not talking. I already know you have something planned. Who ruined the surprise? The surprise was realizing you’re still not listening to me, sonny, and that stops now. Worried about witnesses? Nope. I just wanted a little privacy. You and I have barely had a chance to talk today. Yes, it has been a hectic day, hasn’t it? That was not a criticism. Everybody wanted to wish you well because they love you. I just want you to know that I love you, too. Mother, are we having a moment? Oh. We could have. You ruined it. What is going on? They asked for tracy. Can I help you? Tracy quartermaine, you’re under arrest.

[ Laughs ] For what? Felony fraud. Trafficking counterfeit goods. Mother. I did no such thing. What did I counterfeit? The ice princess.

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[ Laughs ] Thank you. What a lovely surprise. Ah. Well, there’s more. Yeah, I, uh — I know how busy you’re gonna be over the next few months, wrapping up nursing school. Here’s hoping I pass. I have no doubt. So I, uh — I planned a little trip for us over the long holiday weekend. Great. Where to? Paris? Yeah. Is that something you want to do? Of — of course! It’s — oh, my — oh my god! I-I’ve never been to paris! Well, I-I’ve never been anywhere, but I’ve especially never been to paris! Well, alright. Start pricing berets.

[ Laughs ] Oh, my god.

[ Pills rattle ]

[ Telephone rings in distance ]

[ Pills rattling ] Leo: Are you sure you want to do that? Wha– am I sure I want to take my medication? Are you sure you want to drink from a public water fountain? Why not? Leo! You can’t walk ahead of me like that. Hey, sonny. Ned. No, leo was just explaining to me that — that it’s dangerous to drink out of a water fountain. I need to know this. Why is it — why can’t you drink out of them? Water fountains are — are sanitized less often than toilets.

[ Laughs ] Okay. Hey. Oh, I am starving. Just gonna whip up something in the kitchen. Do you think trina’s hungry? I’m not sure. She won’t answer. Should you just go in and check on her, if she’s — she’s okay? No. I mean, I can hear her moving in the room. She probably just needs space. Alright. Look. Don’t worry about trina or what she said. I’m not sure I can. I mean, what if we’ve been ignoring her feelings this whole time? Joss, the only thing stronger than trina is your friendship with her. It’s unbreakable. Should we stop for coffee when we hit town? It’s been a long day. I’m tired. Spence, it’s still too early to go to your grandmother’s house. You’d rather wake kevin and my grandmother up in the middle of the night? I’d rather not answer any questions about why we came back from our weekend getaway the same day we left. Yeah, I’m sure. What’s that supposed to mean? It means that I have a question, esme. What the hell were you up to back there? Epiphany said you were here. I’m not intruding, am I? No. No, of course not. Come in. Whoa. Franco may have had a complicated history, but he sure had a lot of talent. He sure did. That’s why I need to make sure the art he has left is protected. Protected? Someone torched franco’s art studio. Someone is determined to destroy his legacy. Clearly, you have a choice to make. Do you want answers that might tell you things you don’t want to know… or do you want your father back in your life?

[ Door opens ] Small world. Do you, uh — do you mind if I join you? Uh, yeah. Y-you know what? You two — you two seem like you’re into something. I’ll, uh — I’ll just go tend to my business. Uh, what business is that? Oh, um, the manager, she called me. Phyllis.

[ Chuckling ] It turns out I — I left my credit card here. I’ll — I’ll just go get it, and I’ll — I’ll be off. Curtis: Uh, not so fast.

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ren’t interrupting. We were just talking about you. That so? [ Chuckles ] Hope you found at least a few good things to say. You have a moment? Um… sure.

[ Sighs ] I’ll go get the card from the bar. And you guys want anything while I’m at it? No, thanks, auntie. I’m good. You know what, stella? I, uh — I’ve developed quite a — quite a weakness for the wings here. I wouldn’t mind one or two. I think they only come by the dozen, but if they’re all that, I’ll have some, too. Tell phyllis it’s on me. -Ah. -Have a seat. So… uh… what’s on your mind, son? A lot. But we can start with why you walked out of the savoy when I told you that I was considering asking sonny corinthos for help.

[ Sighs ] Leo’s been playing a video game where he builds cities, so he’s gotten very interested in public works. Public works? Yes, he’s even advising olivia on infrastructure improvements at the metro court. I’m sure she appreciates that.

[ Chuckles ] She says she’ll put it in the budget. Hey, uncle sonny, could I come over to your house soon to play with avery? Uh, leo, you know what? Avery’s more than welcome to come over our house, too. You know what, buddy? Come over anytime you want. Carly and I would love to have you over. -Carly, hi. Come on in. -Thank you. Well, you guys look happy. Well, your son is the most romantic, thoughtful man alive. Wow. That must have been some box of chocolates.

[ Laughs ]

[ Laughs ] He is whisking me away to paris! Paris? Michael, that is some kind of getaway. Oh! I can’t wait. Oh. Oh, my god. What is it? The trip is only a few weeks away, and I don’t have a passport. Oh, that’s fine. We can get it expedited. We just, uh, need your birth certificate, driver’s license, and a passport photo. Ohh. You thought of everything. Carly, nice to see you. If you’ll excuse me, I have a birth certificate to find.

[ Chuckles ] Ohh. That’s really great, michael. I’m glad you guys are getting away. You deserve it. Yeah. Yeah. I agree.

[ Sighs lightly ] You okay? I ran into nina. How’d that go? I hate her. I hate her… and the part that kills me is that your father refuses to acknowledge the amount of pain that she has caused. I mean, how can sonny say that he loves me when he still has room in his heart for someone who hurt us like that? -What am I up to? Wow! -It’s a fair question. It’s not enough that you accused me of orchestrating this weekend to blow up your friendships — which you denied. Do you believe me? I want to. Oh, my god. Which is why I’m asking, what the hell did you hope to achieve with the questions you were asking during the drinking game?

[ Laughs ] A fun night! How was I supposed to know what would hit a nerve? I’m not the one who moved in on my best friend’s crush. No, but you are the one who threw that in joss’ face, even though that’s not what happened. Wasn’t it? Trina seemed to think so before she threw her little tantrum. Trina did not throw a tantrum. What would you call it when someone storms off like that? Trina was not herself, esme. And trina. Thanks, esme. Appreciate it. So it’s my fault she’s a lightweight.

[ Scoffs ] Anything else you and your friends want to blame me for? Rising sea levels? World hunger? Hangnail? Trina! Oh, my gosh. Are you okay? -Yeah. -Oh, we were so worried. I was out like a light. And even now, I feel super groggy. Been there. Alcohol has a way of sneaking up on you. Do people usually black out after only one drink? Maybe. I mean, if the drink is strong? It didn’t have that effect on anyone else. Maybe you guys are just more experienced drinkers than I am. We’re not that experienced. Yeah, and we didn’t go to a boarding school in a country where you pour chardonnay on your breakfast cereal.

[ Laughter ] How — can I get you coffee or water to help with the hangover? No. I’ll just take the water. Thanks. Okay. Well, I’m sorry I worried you and for whatever happened. You don’t remember? Not much. Here. Thanks. Um, I’m gonna take a shower.

[ Chuckles ] So… what did I miss?

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Good evening. What can I get you? Um, that’s marshall ashford over there. He left his credit card. He sure did. I’m sorry. Do we know each other?

[ Both laugh ] You look familiar.

[ Laughs ] Um… I have one of those faces. I’m stella henry. Phyllis caulfield. Pleasure to meet you. Likewise. Mm-hmm. So you know curtis? He happens to be my nephew. Hmm! Then you must always have a vip seat at the hottest nightclub in town. You got that right, honey.

[ Laughs ] How do you know him? Curtis and I have a great mutual friend in common, and every now and then, I like to catch who’s playing the savoy. Your nephew certainly has great taste in music. Yeah. It’s in his blood. Don’t tell me you reached out to sonny corinthos, especially not on my behalf. Uh, you know, um, what you saw the other night, that wasn’t typical sonny. I don’t have a problem with sonny in particular, but that lifestyle in general, unh-unh. Curtis, as you know, I have experience getting mixed up with unsavory characters. I don’t want that for you, son. Okay. I get it. I understand, even if I don’t know all the details. I guess we’ll get to those later. Great. I appreciate that. So f or now, let’s just putour past in the rearview. But let’s get one thing straight. If you want any kind of relationship with me… …never threaten to disappear again. Franco’s art studio burned. Do you know what happened? Just that it was arson. They’ll keep investigating. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, and barely any other property was damaged. How about you? You look exhausted.

[ Chuckles ] What every woman longs to hear. Thank you. You’re beautiful when you’re tired. That better? You’re right. I haven’t been sleeping. Something else on your mind? You can talk to me. No, finn, I can’T. If I do, it’ll just ruin everything. We’re exhausted. Let’s just, uh, discuss this tomorrow. And go to bed angry? No way. Besides, if anyone should be angry, it’s me with you. What did I do? Uh, how about the fact that you didn’t defend me, not once, not even when josslyn called me a manipulative little bitch to my face. After you drove her best friend out of the room in tears, esme. Joss has a temper. I’d say that you got off easy. So I’m a manipulative bitch. That’s what you’re saying. No, no. I’m not saying that. Oh, but you sure seem to be thinking it. You know what? You’re right, spence. I don’t want to sleep on this. In fact, I don’t want to go home with you at all. Let’s just say it was a, uh, eventful night. Right, and I slept right through it!

[ Chuckles ] Where’s spencer and esme? They left. Why? I called esme a manipulative little bitch. To her face? Which one? Damn, joss! Well played. Honestly, it felt like too little, too late. So, what’s the last thing you remember? Uh, we were playing never have I ever, drinking hot toddies. Esme asked you about when you and cam were thinking about dating. And what did I say? You said that you missed the way things were before cam and i got together and that you felt like you had to pretend to be happy for us. It wasn’t anyt hing specificthat nina said that bothered me. You know, it was the way she said it — like she and sonny have this intimacy between them. I know, but, look. Last time dad and I spoke, he — he swore that he and nina are — are done, completely. Yeah. I know. He’d said the same thing to me many times. But emotionally, what they have between them, it’s still alive and well, michael. As angry as I am at dad for his part in this, I just — I just want my parents to be happy.

[ Sighs ] Me too. But after everything that’s happened…

[ Exhales sharply ] …Happiness just seems further and further away. Here you go. It’s the least I can do. Oh. Thank you.

[ Telephones ring in distance ] Hey, leo, why don’t you have a seat and look at your book while I talk with your uncle sonny? Leo’s a smart kid. Yeah, now that olivia and i have learned to tap into what interests leo, he’s, uh — he’s really blossomed. In fact, we’re here for an assistive technology program that G.H. Offers to kids with asd, autism spectrum disorder. He loves it. And I’m learning a hell of a lot, too. That’s become our, uh, special father-son time. Seems like you and olivia are… finally getting it right. Well, it’s a work in progress. Like marriage. What does that mean? Well, I hope I’m not overstepping here, but our wives are so close that olivia filled me in on your troubles. And based on what you said to leo earlier, are you and carly back on track? Yeah, yeah, we’re good. Yeah. Especially after what I’ve got planned.

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I made my position clear — nina should have paid for what she did and dad shouldn’t have gotten in the way of that. And he told you that he just wanted to put the past behind us. Or he just wanted to keep the peace. Just more vague excuses that translate to letting nina off the hook. Pretty much. Yeah. And that’s why I can’t live with him right now. Well, look.

[ Sighs ] Dante and I did convince him that he needs to give you what you — what you need — right? — Time and space. Really? Yeah, we did. Well, what did he say? He said he’s — he’s willing to wait for you to, you know, work through this. Good. Well, we’ll see. I mean, patience isn’t a strong suit of sonny’S. Yeah. Well, look. What, uh — you know, what — what can I do? Nothing. I shouldn’t even be here dumping all this on you. Of course you should. No, I shouldn’T. You’re my son. You’re our son. Yeah, which is why I should be one of the people that you’re confiding in. I’m glad you are. I mean, I was talking to drew, and — and he told me that all I can really do is just be here for my — my parents, right? And that’s — that’s what I’m doing. I’m glad I have that opportunity. Drew’s a good listener. I just wish sonny could listen to me these days. Sonny: I’m planning on doing something so romantic, it’s gonna knock carly’s socks off. I mean, she knows I love her, but she needs to see it on a grand scale. Are you sure that’s the right move? Well, you should understand. You — you did the same thing with olivia, right? Yeah, yeah. I-I messed things up pretty bad, and I, uh, lost my wife’s trust, and I had to scramble to win her back. What’d you do? Well, my first instinct was also to, you know, give her this grand gesture. See? I’m on the right track. But my daughter and your son… right. …Convinced me that that was not the right move. Like you, I was convinced that a big, you know, gesture of my love would win olivia back, but it would have been a — a disaster. So take it from me — whatever you’re planning, reconsider. Phyllis: Your order’s in. Oh. Thank you for accommodating a special request. Ah. No trouble doing a half order. So, mr. Ashford is curtis’…? Father. Mm. My late sister’s husband. It’s so nice to get family together. Yeah. Sometimes family isn’t always easy. I’m sorry. Son, I never should have put conditions on my presence. I hope you know I want nothing more than to build our relationship between us and our family and… yeah, but you can’t do that if you leave again. I promise you, man. I’m not going anywhere.

[ Sighs ] So how’s that new medication working? Oh, uh… so far, so good. I lucked out, having three medical professionals around when I had my — my little episode. I’m sorry if I scared everyone. And are you still looking to buy a house here? Hoping to put down roots, that is, if you don’t object. That’s totally up to you. You know, the way I hear it… seems you’ve already made friends. Like epiphany johnson.

[ Both chuckle ] Oh, well… all I can say is… the longer I stay, the more reasons I have to stick around.

[ Both laugh ] Are you breaking up with me? I don’t know, spence. Should I?

[ Voice breaking ] Your friends have had it in for me since the day that I showed up, but I put up with it for your sake. But you have not stood up to them for me even once. That’s not true. I’ve made it clear how much you mean to me, and I’ve asked them — no, I demanded — that they give you a chance. Then they’re disrespecting you, too. But I’m the root of all evil. Do you know how much that hurts? I’m sorry. For what?For not being the boyfriend that you need. As scared as you are about going to spring ridge… I’m even more afraid. I-I mean, when you go away, I’ll have nobody. I’ll be all alone in the world. I don’t remember any of that, at all. But it makes sense. What does? I had this feeling in the pit of my stomach like I’ve done something terribly wrong. No, you did not do anything wrong. If you hadn’t been drinking, you wouldn’t have said it. But can you forget it? I’m sorry. I have to ask you this. Did the alcohol help you admit to something that you’ve been feeling? I don’t — I don’t remember. Do you think that I moved in on cam when you still had feelings for him?

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-Oh, I’m sorry to interrupt. -You’re not interrupting. -What’s up? -It’s the weirdest thing. I’ve looked everywhere, and I can’t find my birth certificate. I-I remember I used it when we got married. That was a while ago. Things have probably been just moved around. In fact, there’s a box of documents in the attic. I can go check for you. Thank you. Yeah. So, paris?

[ Sighs ] I’m happy for you guys. You deserve some fun. That’s kind of you to say so, considering. Well, I’m saying itbecause it’s true. I just — I want to apologize again for not telling you what I knew about sonny and nina. You can stop, willow. It wasn’t your place to tell me. That’s all on sonny. How can you assume t-that what I’m doing is not working if you don’t know the plan? Our wives are both intelligent and strong-willed… yeah. …And they are allergic to B.S. Okay. See, I learned that olivia just needed to be heard. Okay? So I just had to listen and, most importantly, be patient. Well, you know what? I’m glad it worked out for you and olivia, but I think your circumstances are completely different than mine. Yeah. I lost nine months out of my life. Right. No, I-I understand that. And you want carly back immediately. Can you blame me? Of course not. But what does carly want? She just — she wants time and space. Sonny… why aren’t you giving her that? I don’t understand. What are you afraid of ruining? It’s just so awkward. You know, here we are trying to start out as a couple, and every time we take a tiny step forward, there’s another reminder of franco. First, my wedding ring ends up in my locker, and now franco’s artwork is being destroyed. Not to mention peter’s trial is right around the corner. I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t want to be saddled with the ghost of my husband. I don’t mind. Whatever you need, I’m here for you. Really? Only for as long as it takes. Well, in that case, I guess I can’t let my past stop me from having a future. What are you saying? No pausing. Full steam ahead. Full steam ahead. Mm. What exactly does that entail? Maybe another date, and this time we can be alone. Alone. I like it. Um, any reason why? So there’s no chance of someone collapsing in the middle of our dinner.

[ Laughs ] You have me convinced. It’s a deal. Need any help here? No. Thank you. I got it. I know you do. But if you need me, I’m just a phone call away. Finn. Huh? Thank you. For not giving up on me. Not a chance. I knew cam had feelings for you, but he didn’t say anything because you were grieving oscar. And then cam and I got thrown together and kidnapped together and we thought maybe we might have feelings for each other, but it didn’t take long to realize that we really weren’t right for each other. I see cam more like a brother. But do you resent me for getting involved with cameron? Of course not. You two are into each other. And I would never stand in the way of that. I’m happy for you guys. I guess I just have to get used to being the odd man out. Well, whatever I can do, I will. Me too. We love you, trina. And I love you guys. Wow. This is all so embarrassing. I really don’t even know how it got dredged up. Oh, I do. Esme. Hey. You’re not alone. You have me. Do I, spence? Because it sure doesn’t feel like it. Hey. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’ve been so freaked out about going to prison that I neglected to consider how it must be impacting you. I know it’s not what you signed up for. Hey. I signed up for you. To be with you and… whatever comes with that. And you’ve proven that, time and time again. You tried to help me get my dad back and… you stood by me when I relinquished my inheritance. And in return, I’ve been…

[ Chuckles ] I’ve been weak sauce.

[ Both chuckle ] Spence, I hope you realize that there are plenty of guys who would be happy to have someone as loyal as I am in their corner. They should be so lucky. Please, esme. Can you forgive me? Curtis, phyllis was just asking me about what acts were coming up at the club. Can you go catch her up? Oh. Absolutely. Yeah, I was gonna get another drink anyway. Can I get you anything? -No, I’m good. Thank you. -Dad? Dad? No. So, marshall… thank you. What is all this about you telling my nephew you were in witness protection?

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[ Doorbell rings ] Oh! There’s my little nephew. He looks more like dad every time I see him. -Dad is old. -Right. So, your message said you wanted to talk about insurance? I said, “I want you to talk about insurance.” Well, most people know that bundling home and auto -saves you money. -Keep saying your words. But did you know that new customers who bundle and save with progressive can save an average of $800? Shh. Sleeping baby. I love you, too. Pepto bismol coats and soothes your stomach for fast relief and get the same fast relief in a delightful chew with pepto bismo l chews. Sonny seemed pretty adamant that he was going to tell you when the time was right. Yeah, I think that was a lie that sonny was telling himself. You don’t think he would have told you? I think sonny didn’t want to put himself in the position to have to choose.

[ Footsteps ] -Any luck? -No. Sorry. No sign of it. No, it’s fine. I can order a replacement online off the statewide portal. I’m gonna go and let you guys get to your evening. I will be back later this week to visit wiley, okay? -He’ll be waiting. -I’ll, uh, I’ll walk you out. Okay. Bye, willow. Bye!

[ Door opens ] Okay, well, I don’t want you walking me to the car because it’s cold out here and you don’t have a coat on. I just — I just want to tell you, like, if the metro court, you know, feels a little too impersonal, you can always stay with us. I appreciate that. I really do. But I did give myself one of the nicest suites we have. And, besides, willow and wiley are your priorities now. Well, you’re a priority, too, mom. I love you. I want you to know that whateverhappens with me and your dad, we both are so proud of the man you’ve become. Appreciate what you’re trying to do. But, you know, what works for you and olivia may not necessarily work for me and carly. Fair enough. Every marriage is different.Yeah. I just know that in trying to give someone what we think they want… it’s easy to miss what they actually need. Yeah, I hear you, but carly, she — she loves decisive actions, bold moves. It’s what works for us.

[ Chuckles ] I hope you’re right. Okay, leo. It’s time for class. Ready? Hey, sonny, thanks again for being so cool with leo earlier. You kidding me? I survived pathogens. That’s a — that’s a scary thing. Yeah. Leo might have saved my life. Let’s go. I don’t think I came right out and said “witness protection.” No? What exactly did you tell curtis? That I was in hiding. It’s the truth. It’s just not entirely accurate.

[ Scoffs ] That’s a distinction without a difference, and you know it. You were vague on purpose so that curtis could draw his own conclusions. It’s the truth I had to leave to protect my boys. But you left out some pertinent details, don’t you think? What difference does it make, stella — what I said, when I did, what I didn’t do? I’m here now. Not knowing the whole truth doesn’t hurt anyone. I’m not sure that’s the case. You know the truth. Tell me what part of my story does curtis need to know in order to embrace being my son? You know I never would have left my boys if I had a choice. I need curtis to understand that. Stella, please. Please, just don’t take this away from me. I’ve been so busy, I haven’t checked in with nina as much as I’d like to. How’s she doing? Well, now that her legal difficulties have been settled, I’d say she’s better. But still finding her footing. Well, I’m glad she has you. Yeah, well… I just hope I’m enough. Can I forgive you, spence? I’ll have to think about it. Is there anything I can do to convince you? Hm! I’m not above begging. Getting on your knees might be just the trick. Ohh!

[ Seat belt clicks ]

[ Sighs ] You know what your friends don’t understand about you and I? Hm? It’s that we get each other. You don’t have to hide from me, and I don’t have to pretend with you. Josslyn: Esme knew exactly what she was doing when she handed us those drinks and started asking those questions. It’s almost like she planned the whole thing. Oh, please. Okay. She definitely planned the whole thing. Yeah. I-I just wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. For spencer’s sake. Well, I don’t know why esme setting ava’s car on fire wasn’t the deal-breaker, but I’m glad you’ve come to your senses. You know, it’s too bad during the game nobody asked, “never have I ever played innocent when I’m clearly a psycho.” Mm. Esme would have to drink her body weight in bourbon.

[ Laughter ] Um, I’m gonna head to the kitchen. Do you guys need anything? -No, I’m good. -No. I’ll be right back. Hey, I know you might never forget what I said, but do you think you can at least forgive me? Only if you can forgive me for not being considerate of your feelings. Then we’re good. Always. You know, I’ve got to wonder — do you think esme’s just a mean girl or is there something more? Oh. It’s definitely more.

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I guess that’s that.

[ Door slams shut ]

[ Doorknob rattling ] Hello?! Must have been a draft. I shouldn’t have to explain this to you, marshall, but apparently I do. Keeping the whole truth from curtis is like playing with fire. And I will not allow my nephew to be burned. Do you really think I’d do anything to hurt my boy? Not on purpose. Then let me have this chance. You know, uh, those wings sounded so good, I asked phyllis to bring us a dozen. Ah. If that works for you, auntie. Whatever makes you happy, baby. -Here you go, joss. -Thank you, babe. Trina. For you. Oh, no, thanks. I’ve had more than enough to drink tonight. Just cider. No alcohol. Plenty of sugar. That I can do. Um, I’d like to propose a toast. Well, that depends. Are we drinking to never having to do anything esme tells us again? Hear, hear. Um, I was aiming for something more positive. To best friends. -Best friends. -Best friends. Bye. Drive safe. Yeah. Stay warm. Will do. Okay.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

[ Sighs ] Everything okay? I-I was just trying to order a copy of my birth certificate off the state’s online portal. No luck? Don’t worry. There’s still time to get an expedited passport. No. You don’t — you don’t understand. It’s not the website that’s the issue. It’s my birth certificate. There’s no record that it exists. I know you asked for space, and I respect that. And yet you call. Yeah, I’ll give — um… I’ll give you all the space you need if you — if you just give me one hour on friday. Why? What’s happening on friday? One hour, carly. It — it’s important to me. I can give you an hour. Okay. Great. Listen. Um, I’ll send a text and give you all the information. Uh. You see what I’m talking about? I’m giving you space. Good night, sonny. It’s a start.

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[ Door opens ] Brook lynn: [ Sighs ] I am sorry to interrupt. Tj said that you’d be in here, and it’s really important. Oh, hi. Did you hear what josslyn just called me? Trina’s a lightweight when it comes to alcohol, and somehow that makes me a manipulative bitch? Oh, no. Wasn’t I clear? You’ve always been a bitch from the moment you got into town. Playing that stupid drinking game was just your latest way of proving it. Okay, I think it’s settled. The bar is closed for tonight. No more alcohol for any of us. No, no, no, no. I’m not gonna let esme blame alcohol for what happened here tonight. You’re jealous of his friendship with trina, so you deliberately set out to humiliate her by dredging up the past. Trina ran out of here in tears, but I’m guessing that’s exactly what you wanted. Really? You think it was my goal to hurt trina? Hurt her, embarrass her — one or the other. And what about you? Can you finally see esme for who she is? Hey, aunt stella. Wow.

[ Laughs ] Look at you. You look fantastic. Oh, thank you, baby. Obviously, your time at the wellness center agreed with you. I can’t thank you enough for arranging that. I feel better than ever. Now, catch me up on everything. Though I don’t have to ask about you and portia. Your smile says everything.

[ Laughs ] That obvious, huh? I’m happy for both of you. And tj has been texting me about latest doings at G.H. That just leaves one empty space in my family album. How are things going between you and marshall? Improving. Kind of. But at least I’m not in the dark anymore. Marshall told me everything. He did what?

The role of marshall ashford is temporarily being played by damien leake. You said I could find you here. Uh, hi, marshall. What’s up with the plant? Uh, it’s my way of saying thank you for looking out for me after I, uh, spoiled our date. You didn’t spoil anything. You had a health crisis, and I’m just glad it wasn’t anything serious. It was my serious chance to get to know you better. I just hope I get another crack at it. Hey, there, baby sister. Hey. Thanks for meeting me. Oh, sure. I’m just sorry I missed luke’s memorial. I mean, of course, I never met the man, but I wanted to be there to support you. You know what they say about the life of an attorney. It’s either feast or famine. And right now, as I understand it, you’re feasting on peter august’s retainer? Who told you? I’m the mayor, remember? The D.A.’S a good friend of mine. Do you have any idea what you’re in for? Peter: You’re telling me that brook lynn stole maxie’s sonogram? Or maxie gave it to her. ‘Cause brook lynn was never pregnant. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! Give the man a cigar. Yeah, maxie conspired with brook lynn to pass louise off as brook lynn and valentin’s child so that you would be convinced your child had been kidnapped and, poof, disappeared into thin air.

[ Door opens ] Peter: Oh, is this an official visit, or are you just stopping by as a concerned friend? Ha ha! No, peter, I’m here to tell you that, uh, you’re gonna be transferred to pentonville now tomorrow. They want to do some more tests, you know, make sure they dot the I’s, cross the t’S. Wait, they already cleared me to go. Right, but what’s a few more hours, right? You got someplace to be?

[ Chuckles ] Here’s my driver’s license. If you check bailey quartermaine’s file, you’ll see I am her father. I’ll be right back. Valentin, I couldn’t help but overhear you with the nurse. What would you want with bailey’s medical records? She’s not your daughter. Well, legally, she still is. For whatever reason, brook lynn hasn’t amended bailey’s birth certificate or medical records. Oh, wow. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Wonder what? Well, whether brook lynn is hiding something.

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You know, don’t you ever knock? I’m sorry. Tj said that you were on five, and the nurse said you were in this room. She didn’t mention that you would be doing a strip routine. Well, that tends to happen when you’re getting a physical. Physical? Are you okay? Did you have a setback? My blood pressure stabilized, and I passed with flying colors. Oh, good. Which is ironic because if I wasn’t suspended, I’d be cleared from desk duty and I could go back out in the field. But the upside of being suspended, is I get more time with bailey. Isn’t that right, sweetheart? Gosh, you know, you are the best little workout buddy. I have never run so many miles so fast. You know, it’s too bad you’re her father in name only. A girl could get used to having you around. Come on, spence, say something. How is trina? Is she okay? No, she’s not okay. You saw her. She ran out of the room in tears. She won’t even come out of the room. I had to talk to her through the door. The alcohol hit her hard. Oh, the problem was not what was in the mug. Okay, I-I just have never seen her drink before, so I thought that might have been it. No, the problem was esme implying that she had feelings for you. But — which doesn’t make sense. It’s ancient history. Why would that bother her now? Maybe it never stopped bothering trina, or maybe she didn’t want to bother you two with that, or maybe trina’s just a drama queen. We had plenty of those in boarding school. I don’t think that trina’s being a drama queen. Okay, I think that she’s legitimately upset. You two must be thrilled. I mean, now you’ve even got spence doubting me. All roads lead to trina. I mean, trina’s got you wrapped around her little finger, and you can’t even see it. Did you hear her? How she’s trying to make this trina’s fault? What is wrong with you? Trina is your friend. She’s given you chance after chance. Why can’t you call esme out for the snake she is?! When you say marshall told you “everything,” what — what exactly do you mean? Well, um, he said that — he said that he got mixed up with some shady characters and he was afraid that they were gonna use his family as a bargaining chip to keep him in line. So marshall decided in order to keep his wife and kid safe that he would disappear and make everyone think that he was dead.

[ Sighs ] Aunt stella, are you okay? I mean, I know it comes as a shock. You have no idea. Marshall didn’t say it in so many words, but… I think my father was in the witness protection program. And you believe that? Are you saying I shouldn’t? You need to keep taking those new pills your doctor prescribed and focus on lowering your blood pressure, and I need to get back to work to finish my shift. My medication is working already. I can feel it. But, uh, why do you sound like the one with a problem? Is there a problem? No problem. The doctor that wrote your new prescription reminded me of something — that there are some dreams, no matter how sweet, that deserve to die. The only place I’m going is a courtroom, and the sooner, the better. My attorney is gonna get all these charges dismissed, and I can move on with my life. Your life? Peter, the only life you’re gonna have is inside a prison. The only question is, is it gonna be in pentonville or steinmauer? No, I fully intend to beat these charges. Oh. And then I plan on doing what everyone, including the pcpd, has failed to do — find my daughter. Okay. And what makes you think you can find louise when no one else has? Well, let’s just say I have some resources that have yet to be tapped into. Yeah? Like what? Well, I could tell you, but… then I’d have to kill you. Are you threatening a police officer now? Are you trying to entrap an innocent man?

[ Chuckles ] Come on, detective. Don’t we have some tests to run to secure my transfer? Or are you gonna run the risk of a charge of police brutality by compromising my recovery? What makes you think brook lynn is hiding something? Well, I’m not the one looking into bailey’s medical records. Think about it. Hang on. Yes? Victor, if I tell you something, can I trust you?

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I don’t know what you want me to say, joss. Esme’s my girlfriend. Back at boarding school when I thought that my dad was dead, sh-she stood by me. When we came to port charles, she’s repeatedly had my back. She thought that she was gonna be living at wyndemere, and then when I told her that I decided that we were gonna be at my grandmother’s house, she didn’t complain at all. And you and trina, you’ve — you made it well-known that you don’t like esme. She doesn’t feel accepted by any of my friends. I know that esme has some kind of hold over you, but you have got to wake up. You’ve got to wake up and see all of the hurt that she’s done. If she’s not burning down a car, she’s burning down your friendship with trina. Cameron, what do you think? You’ve always tried to mediate, tried to see esme’s perspective. I can’t believe you have to ask me that. I saw how esme treated trina. The question is, did you? Perfect. I’m not saying you should doubt marshall’s story. It’s just — I-it really surprised me. I’m sorry if this upsets you, okay? But hey, at least now we know why marshall felt it necessary to disappear. But, you know, still, when I try to find out more, like who those guys were and if they’re still a threat, marshall tells me to back off. And it’s funny to me because I was the one that wanted no part of him, and now he’s telling me to lay off. Well, maybe you should do as marshall says and set aside your interrogation for a while. Wait a minute. You are my bible-scripture-quoting auntie who’s always reminding me that the truth shall make you free. So where is it written that marshall gets a pass? Dreams don’t die unless you give up on them. Now, I don’t know you that well, but you don’t strike me as a quitter.

[ Sighs ] See, the — that’s the thing. I thought I knew what kind of treatment you needed, but that wasn’t my place. Your place? Your place was to speak your mind. I’m grateful that you did. Thank you. But, uh… that’s the last time I’m going to tell a doctor what to do. Even if the doctor’s wrong? But, you see, that’s the thing. Dr. Rose wasn’t wrong. You just needed to adjust your blood-pressure medication, right? Now, now, wait a minute. Every defendant is entitled to legal counsel. It’s right there in the constitution, and peter august is no exception. So are you saying you took the case in the spirit of equal justice under the law? Why shouldn’t I? My little sister is not the only person in port charles to care about the public good. Oh, that’s very noble of you. And does doing the public good, uh, come along with a big, fat check to martin grey, esquire? I’m your father. Of course you can trust me. But you’re a one-time ally of peter august. Oh, valentin, that was a strictly business arrangement that I terminated on the island of crete when peter crossed the line. Besides, don’t you remember? That was the first time you and I teamed up together. And when I got back to the states, I provided information that helped track peter down. What more do I have to prove? Valentin, whatever’s troubling you, you shouldn’t be carrying this burden alone. I — it’s just too bad that lovely anna isn’t here by your side. And why this interest in the medical records of a child that isn’t even yours, and — and w-whatever has this got to do with peter august? Yeah, I could get used to being around. Bailey, that is. You missed a button. Here. You know, I really hope that you get to be a real father someday. You’ve got the touch. So do you. Um, what… you s– you didn’t tell me why you were looking for me. Did you, uh — did you hear from maxie? No. I have been sitting on pins and needles, chase. What if — what if being in pautuck somehow jars austin’s memory and he remembers maxie handing louise off to me? Oh, don’t worry about that. Maxie knows what’s at stake — keeping her precious little girl away from peter.

[ Sighs ] Come on. Let’s go home. Your jacket. Thank you.

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What a beautiful baby. We think so. Yeah, I’m one proud dad. Sure, you are. You’re both so very lucky. What is he doing here? Uh…just one final bit of clearance before we take him back to pentonville. You know, I never saw the resemblance before, but now I get it. She looks just like her mother. Okay, get him out of here, would you? Dante: Yeah, sure thing. See you around. Let’s go. Come on, laura, not you, too. After all, we were in hiding for months, couldn’t work. It’s not like I don’t have expenses — my beloved mother’s around-the-clock care, for one thing, then there’s a small herd of my ex-wives, none of whom will ever get remarried ’cause they’re having way too much fun doing the alimony mambo. Oh. And of course, there’s my private wine collection. Should be a tax deduction. The only reason I have it is to impress my clients. You try telling that to the irs. What, you’re not gonna tell them about the expenses of courting lucy coe? No, and neither are you, especially when valentin is around. He’s got this thing about conflict of interest. Martin… look, as the mayor and as a defender of our constitution, I wholeheartedly believe in peter august’s right to competent legal counsel, but as your sister, does it have to be you? I mean, this guy has hurt so many people — maxie and her baby. Yeah, about that. Uh… you don’t think there’s any chance peter would ever get his hands on that little baby girl, do you? I mean, nobody has known about her whereabouts for months. Yeah, that’s my point. The only way he could get his hands on that little girl is if somebody as smart as you can find a way to exonerate him. Yeah. Alright, fine. You got to make a play for the cheap seats. Victor, brook lynn used bailey to help the quartermaine family regain control of elq. I would say turnabout is fair play, wouldn’t you? Hmm. And you’re hoping to find something in those medical records you can use to your advantage, yeah? Like what, for instance? I don’t know. I’m fishing, throwing a line in the water, seeing if anything bites. Oh. Well, happy fishing. Hope you catch something. Mr. Cassadine? Is there something in particular you wanted to see in your child’s records? Changing medication isn’t going to heal the family I abandoned. But you came back. You’re here now. And the longer you live, the better chance you stand of making your family whole again. You know…

[ Sighs ] I’d rather talk about your dreams of becoming a doctor. And while I appreciate your interest, I think that you should save some of that concern for that family of yours. I’m not giving marshall a pass. I’m just asking why you can’t accept your father’s version of events and move on. Or are you using this as an excuse to keep from letting your father into your life? Marshall’s already got one foot in the door. This is about my family’s safety — you, me, and tj. What if the trouble that caused him to leave all those decades ago is still out there? What if I open that door just a little bit more and that trouble follows marshall in? Don’t you think we at least deserve to know what to expect? Or… is none of this news to you? Aunt stella, do you know something I don’t? I’m leaving now, spence. Come on, esme. Let’s take a few minutes. Let’s cool off. No, I’m not spending another minute with small-minded people who have never and will never accept me for who I am. Oh, the problem is, is that we know who you are, and that’s why we don’t accept you. Are you coming or not? Esme, we all had those hot toddies. Okay, and with the icy conditions, I don’t think it’s safe for either one of us to drive right now. I’ve ordered a car, but it seems you’ve made your choice. You’re choosing them over me. Esme, I will go with you, but first, I’m gonna check on trina and then I will get our bags and I will meet you outside! Trina’s asleep, and we can send for our things. Let’s go.

[ Door opens ] Sorry, guys. Wow. Um, so much for our weekend getaway. I’m — I’m so sorry that this all blew up. I’m not. I can’t stand esme, and I’m thrilled I don’t have to pretend otherwise.

[ Chuckles ] I feel horrible for trina, but remember when we got drunk on the haunted star? The only cure for that is to sleep it off, so… I guess for now… it’s just the two of us.

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Wow. Stars are very beautiful tonight.

[ Chuckles ] Very close. You know, the more I think about it, this whole getaway was esme’s idea. Yeah, so? So do you think this was her plan all along? To embarrass us and humiliate trina? I mean, I hope not. The funny thing is, is that I always thought esme was so… sure of herself. But after tonight… I mean, I-I realized how insecure and terrified she is of losing spencer. Here’s hoping by the time they’re down from the mountain, spencer’s realized that esme was trying to hurt his friends and he dumps her. You know what? I am tired of talking about esme and spencer. I think we should stop talking altogether. Honestly, until this moment, I-I never suspected marshall was mixed up in — in dirty business. Auntie, I’m not trying to upset you, okay? But now that you know, does that ring any bells? Can you think back 40 years ago… and remember any names or faces that might have been mixed up with marshall? Baby, I wasn’t even there. And irene is no longer with us — all the more reason for you to consider what marshall’s saying and leave things alone. Well, things are good with tj, and they’re getting better with curtis. That’s not what you said the night we went out to dinner. Well, a-although curtis owns a nightclub, he still thinks like a pi. He questions everything, but, uh, I’m sure in time, he’ll come around. Marshall… do you remember what I told you about my son? Yeah, that we don’t always have as much time as we think we do, but doesn’t that apply to you, as well, with your dream of becoming a doctor? Did you see the way that peter was smiling at bailey? It’s almost as if he knows the truth. He said bailey looks just like her mother. He meant you. Did he? I mean, chase, what if he suspects the truth? What if he was saying that — that bailey looks like maxie? You got to remember, brook lynn, that’s — that’s just who peter is. It’s — he wants to get under your skin, if not with poison, then with words, but peter can’t possibly know. Peter can’t possibly know what? You know, I can’t wait to get back to pentonville. Really? The place where you were poisoned, almost killed you? Well, I’ll take the risk of lax security if it means getting to trial faster. Oh, speaking of which, here’s my attorney. Uh…yeah.

[ Door closes ] Dante, see your way clear of doing me a favor — give me five minutes alone with mr. August? Yeah, guess that’s alright. Appreciate it. I’ll be right outside.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ] Ah, martin. What brings you here? Good news, I hope. Well, kind of depends on which side of those handcuffs you’re on. Mr. August, I’m afraid I find it necessary to recuse myself from your defense. I see. Well, if you no longer wish to represent me, we’ll go our separate ways. No hard feelings. What’s the catch? Excuse me one second. Can we meet later? Yes, of course. I-I’ll make a reservation at the pc grill. Great. Thank you for getting my daughter’s file. Oh, and the file can’t leave this floor. Understood. I’m looking for a sonogram from the third trimester. I’m a bit of a sentimental. I’d like a copy — treasure it for always.

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There’s no sonogram in this file. How is that possible? I was here when it was taken. Did somebody deliberately remove it? No, it was never in here. Was never in here. Of course. It would be in her mother’s file. I don’t suppose you could let me have a look at brook lynn’s information without her permission. No. Nurse. Uh, just so I can be prepared in case of an emergency, my daughter’s blood type is o negative, right? Uh… no, she’s o positive. That’s what I meant. Thanks. Laura, hi. Hi. Chase and I were — were just talking about what an awful, awful human being that peter august is. He can’t possibly know how much harm he’s caused to maxie, to elizabeth, to my family, especially to monica. Between jason dying and drew being locked away in that prison for all that time, peter deserves to be locked up till the end of time. Yeah, we’re hoping that when august goes to trial, he’ll be convicted and sentenced to life. Well, I have the same hope. You know something, you guys? It’s really easy for young adults — new parents — to, um, lose their sense of faith, you know, with all the responsibility, but you can’t let that happen, for her sake, right? Because she will grow up in a better, safer, kinder world, a world where peter august can’t come back to haunt any of us. Amen to that. Anything to protect bailey. There’s no catch, marty. If you can’t give my defense the time and attention that it deserves… then I’ll find someone who will. Thank you for being so understanding. Naturally, you’ll be returning my retainer. Oh, well [Chuckles] Ordinarily, I would deduct the time I’ve already spent working on your case, but, uh… what the hell? Small price to pay for my conscience. Oh, who knew you had one?

[ Door opens ] Everything going okay in here? I’d say so. Mr. August will no longer require my services. I wish you both a good night. You fired martin? No. He walked away from me. Oh. Smart man.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I’m off, peter. I’ll leave you with officer bridges here in case you get scared tonight. You sleep tight, detective. I’m quite sure I will.

[ Door closes ] I don’t have time for dreams, and my break is almost over, so… I-I was just about to go, too, but, uh, not before you hear me out. Uh, whatever dr. Rose told you, he had his reasons, but I want you to know that I’d trust you with my life any day. And I knew that I was in good hands that night… because you were there. Was joss right? Did you get everyone to the cabin just so you could humiliate them? And blow up my friendships?

I never knew I loved the stars

the lamps that guide us on a pitch black night

I never I knew I loved the moon

and how it bathes the world in silver light are you sure about this?

[ Chuckles ] Cam… I’m so sure.

I never knew

mm-hmm

yeah

I never knew I loved the breeze

that wraps around us with its soft caress

and how I love to close my eyes

to listen to the rhythm of your breath

I never knew I loved how waves would cool the burning sand

of footprints we leave walking hand in hand

I never knew

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what difference does it make what I say? You are so ready to believe the worst of me. That’s not an answer. I need to know if what joss accused you of is actually true. All I wanted was to try to get to know your friends better and for you to make great memories before you have to go to prison. But you think I planned this weekend to be something diabolical, just… just makes me sad.

[ Sighs ] Wow. Don’t get me wrong, I-I’m really glad that we waited, but… wow. Yeah, um… I’m — I’m — I’m glad we waited, too. Um…but I’m also really glad we had this moment. Oh, to think of how close we came to letting esme ruin this for us. I do not want to think about esme right now. I only want to focus on you. Clearly, you have a choice to make. Do you want answers that might tell you things you don’t want to know? Or do you want your father back in your life? Small world. Mind if I join you? Ah, la lucy, my sexy, sexy thing. It’s marty. Listen, my schedule just opened up. What do you say you and I catch a flight to the big easy, get ourselves a nice, heaping helping of mardi gras? Ah, madame mayor. To what do I owe the honor? I just saw my brother martin. He was smiling from ear to ear because he no longer represents you. But when he told me that you didn’t argue, you didn’t put up any fight to try to keep him… I just had to wonder… why so magnanimous, peter? Peter: What a beautiful baby. She looks just like her mother. I have faith in the system, madame mayor. Somehow, I… just know things are going to work out for the best. Anna, it’s me. Call me. I’ve got a lead on louise.

[ Grunting ] Johann, johann, please be careful with my son. Oh, and, um… cancel my dinner reservation.

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 look, it’s inevitable that we’re gonna run into each other, but we have no more business between us. So if I pass you on the street, be glad that I treat you like you don’t exist. Yeah, it’s not gonna be that easy. Goodbye, nina. Hey, wait. Carly, I [Sighs] I came here for class. I didn’t deliberately seek you out. But as long as we’re both here, you need to hear me out. I don’t need to do anything for you. This isn’t about me. It’s about sonny. So, am I gonna live? Dr. Sullivan is on his way. He’ll see you as soon as he gets here. You did not answer my question. That’s above my pay grade.

[ Door closes ]

[ Sighs ] Man.

[ Sighs ] Monica: Sonny? Are you okay? I made hot toddies for everyone. Oh, I’ll get that. Oh, no, no. I’ve got it. Keep, uh, talking amongst yourselves. You know, I was thinking about trying some snowboarding tomorrow. What do you think, joss? Josslyn: Sure. I’m down. Um, trina and I have gone snowboarding a couple of times. It’s actually safer than skiing. Well, maybe I’ll give it a try. Oh, crossing over to the dark side. Cameron: You know, spencer, I’m starting to think that you flunked skiing 101 at your fancy boarding school. Yeah. Did you really break your legs, or was that just an excuse for your terrible skiing? Ooh-ooh-ooh! Esme, help! I need your help to defend me! Please! Maybe these will mellow everyone out. I warn you — I did not skimp on the whiskey. Cameron: Lovely. Pour toi.

Merci. And josslyn. Thank you. Cam. Thank you so much. And trina. Thanks, esme. Appreciate it. Happy to be of service. So, brook lynn l ied about herchild’s paternity a second time? Why not? Well, where do I start? She’s a proven liar. Detective chase has a reputation for being a stand-up guy. Why would he go along with it? Would be a relevant question, considering initially she kept him in the dark about being her daughter’s father. One would expect him to be more protective of his legal rights. No, that’s not what I mean. Chase and brook lynn are close. Brook lynn is a liar. Chase has a reputation for being a stand-up guy. Why would he go along with her lie? Because he’s her friend. Maybe he defines friendship differently than you do. And speaking of friends, maxie jones — that’s another upstanding citizen who’s awfully supportive of brook lynn. Valentin, now you’re spinning. First chase, now maxie. I mean, come on. It’s one thing to have friends. It’s another for a whole herd of people to be willing to aid and abet a friend’s lie. Maxie and chase — something does not fit. No, no, you’ve got things mixed up. Look, austin, I know that you want to help, but you’re remembering things that didn’t happen. I wasn’t talking to anyone that night. I-I was too weak after giving birth and being overpowered by that nurse that peter hired to kidnap me. Maxie… I heard your voice. Please stop lying to me. And how exactly do you intend to hold up your end of the bargain? If I find louise for you, you’ll give me the information I need on drew cain. Exactly. And then maxie will return to me, and she and louise and i will be a family, as we were meant to be. What, are you telling me you’ve found my daughter? She’s been here in plain sight the entire time, living with the quartermaines under the name of bailey.

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I guess the — you know, I’m fine. The…elevator’s just slow. I know things haven’t been easy since we lost jason. And I’m so, so sorry that I didn’t reach out to you. No, don’t be, don’t be. Listen, we’ve both been grieving. I think it’s just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other. I’m trying. Um… please, please don’t take this the wrong way. But when someone is grieving, it’s very easy to self-medicate. That’s not — that’s not what’s happening here, monica, but I-I appreciate your concern. Okay, take it easy.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Hey, brando. What’s going on?

[ Sighs ] I need help. I think we said everything we had to the last time we spoke. Remember? When you told me that sonny would have slept with you if you hadn’t said no? And then if he came back to you, you wouldn’t send him away? Okay, carly — no, I don’t need to hear anything else from you. Sonny, just give me a name, and I’ll get out of your hair. Fine. Carly. Stop. No, I’ve caused too much trouble to her already. Look, carly. Listen. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I’m not gonna apologize for being honest, but I shouldn’t have been so blunt. All I want is what’s best for sonny. You are his wife. You are what’s best for him.

Now you think I’m what’s best for him?! Come on. I am so done arguing with you and rehashing the past. Wherever sonny and I go from here, it will not involve you. Carly! Nina! Hey. Hi. What a nice surprise. To friends and an unforgettable weekend. Together: Cheers! Hey, um, why don’t we play a drinking game? I mean, we used to play it all the time in boarding school. Remember?Spencer: “Never have I ever.” Perfect way for us to get to know each other better. Well, I love it. I can’t wait for us to all get to know you better. Better reset the rules just in case. So you, um, name an experience that you haven’t done before, and anyone who has had that experience has to take a drink. So, for example, I could say, um, “never have I ever worked in an art gallery.” So then trina has to drink. Oh.

[ Laughter ] Wait a minute. Why do you even care if brook lynn is scheming again? You’re no longer her baby’s father. Shouldn’t you just be grateful that her affairs are no longer your concern? Charlotte fell in love with bailey, thought she was her sister. I was the one who had to tell her that wasn’t the case. I had to pick up the pieces. Brook lynn broke my daughter’s heart. That is a debt that will be paid. All right, now wait a minute. You’re thinking about doing harm to a quartermaine? Let me remind you, attorney-client privilege only goes so far. Relax, martin. I’m not talking about hurting brook lynn. But knowledge is power. And if you learn something that gives you leverage over brook lynn… so much the better. But first, I have to figure out exactly what she’s up to. You really expect me to believe valentin’s daughter is my louise? Oh, peter. You’ve been out of the loop for too long. Bailey isn’t valentin’s daughter. Brook lynn lied in order to get her shares of elq back from him. So some other poor sucker’s brook lynn’s baby daddy. Brook lynn and your maxie have been thick as thieves for a while, despite previously being sworn enemies. Doesn’t prove anything. All right, try this on for size. Valentin gave me bailey’s sonogram for safekeeping. The patient I.D. Number on the back belongs to maxie jones. Well, perhaps there was a mix-up at the hospital, and brook lynn was given the wrong sonogram, victor. I wondered the same thing, so I checked on every hospital within 20 miles of port charles. That was the phone call I told you about. That was my man confirming that there’s been no record of brook lynn receiving prenatal care at any of those hospitals. In fact, the only hospital she visited was here, general hospital in port charles. She got a sonogram in a cubicle right next door to the one maxie jones was getting a sonogram of her baby. You’re telling me that brook lynn stole maxie’s sonogram? Or maxie gave it to her. ‘Cause brook lynn was never pregnant. Yeah. Maxie conspired with brook lynn to pass louise off as brook lynn and valentin’s child so that you would be convinced your child had been kidnapped and, poof, disappeared into thin air. You’re calling me a liar… mr. Fuzzy memory? Forgive me if I don’t actually believe you heard my voice. What I heard you say was… “this was your idea.” That’s what you said. Why? Is it something to do with your plan with britt? What plan with britt? Britt told me that she had planned to deliver louise and then help you put her up for adoption so that peter would think that she was dead. What was britt thinking? Don’t — nobody was supposed to know that. Don’t be mad at britt. She didn’t mean any harm, and obviously the plan never materialized. Maxie, you can tell me if that’s what you were talking about. Okay. Okay, I’ll tell you what really happened.

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[ Laughs ] Come on, spence. Your turn. Spencer: Okay, uh, let’s see. Never have I ever… oh, thrown up in the middle of a dance floor. That was only one time. Okay, but one — whoa. One is one more than zero. So drink up, baby. Okay, well, this sounds like a very fun story. Please, share the details. Um, there was this guy at school. Great parties. Really strong drinks. It sounds like someone wasn’t smart enough to avoid that. Only once. Zane’s parties were where spence and I really connected. You were so sexy. Yeah, I thought you were the most beautiful girl in the room. Now, was that before or after she puked all over the dance floor?

[ Chuckles ] Wasn’t that how it was for you two? Well, joss and I, we were — we were friends long before we got together. Which makes our relationship so much better, you know, than if we hadn’t known each other before. You two are so cute. But now I know what I’m using for my next turn. Never have I ever dated my best friend. Oh. Oh. Trina. What best friend did you date, and how did I not know this? Oh, right. We drink if we did it, and we didn’t date. Who were you thinking of, trina? Cameron? Brook lynn and maxie have become suspiciously close, which is interesting considering historically maxie’s never had any use for brook lynn. Yeah, well, historically maxie wasn’t exactly an angel, either. Maybe her own history of bad acts inspired a sense of sympathy for brook lynn. Okay, if some bad act has brought them closer together, than what is it, and why now? Valentin, come on. Do you seriously expect someone like maxie jones would be willing to go along with this hypothetical lie that chase is bailey’s father? It’s possible. It’s clearly possible. They’re close. They work together. Maxie’s always at the mansion. I can’t tell you how many times she’s visited the house with some excuse to see bailey. Yeah, but going along with something that could damage so many people’s lives doesn’t jibe with who maxie is now. No, it doesn’T. All I can say is, if I had a friend who was involved in that kind of dirty dealing, I’d be steering well clear of them. Unless I was invested in some kind of outcome. Martin. Hmm? You beautiful bastard. What? That’s it. Austin, I want to tell you the truth. Great. When, um, fake chloe got the better of me, I passed out. It was probably just my subconscious trying to protect louise somehow. You were hallucinating? You were having an imaginary conversation with britt? All I cared about was keeping my baby safe from peter. That’s all I thought about for months. Especially after I found out peter was a monster. And it’s not just that — that peter lied to me every minute of our relationship — it’s that I-I insisted on defending him. People that I love and respect, they warned me about him over and over again, and I refused to listen. And when I was finally forced to face the truth

[Voice breaking] I was already pregnant.

[ Sniffles ]

[ Sighs ] You know, you have no idea what it’s like to feel terrified about the safety of your unborn child. And I carried that burden alone for a very long time. I’m sorry. I wish I’d known you then. I, uh… I would have tried to protect you. Thank you. I did, um, eventually confide in britt. And just britt? Did you talk to brook lynn? ‘Cause I know you two are close. Brook lynn has nothing to do with this. Okay. Maxie, that was just a simple question. I don’t know why it upsets you so much. My louise has been here… in port charles this entire time. Your louise is alive and well and living a very nice life with the quartermaines. All those months that I traveled the globe searching for her, haunted by the fear that she could be alone, scared or hungry… or hurt. Thank you, victor. Thank you for finding my louise. Happy to oblige. But as we discussed, my skills and contacts do come at a price.

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Serious allergic reactions like low blood pressure, trouble breathing, throat tightness, face, lip or tongue swelling, rash, itching or hives have happened. Tell your doctor about dental problems, as severe jaw bone problems may happen or new or unusual pain in your hip, groin, or thigh, as unusual thigh bone fractures have occurred. Speak to your doctor before stopping, skipping or delaying prolia, as spine and other bone fractures have occurred. Prolia can cause serious side effects, like low blood calcium, serious infections, which could need hospitalization, skin problems, and severe bone, joint, or muscle pain. Don’t wait for a break. Call your doctor now and ask how prolia can help you. What does brook lynn stand to gain? She’s told the lie twice. How does maxie benefit from that lie? She doesn’T. Initially, brook lynn was using bailey to regain control of her elq shares. I assume she’s willing to do it again. She’s just trying to benefit her family’s company. Maxie doesn’t have a stake in elq. All right, fine. What about deception? Maxie’d have to care about her own company. It’s gonna go public. She would not screw that up. It’s gonna be a huge financial windfall for her investors. And how does the identity of bailey’s real father affect deception? I don’t know. How can you be sure that bailey’s real father, whoever he may be, even knows the truth? Exactly. What do you mean, “exactly”? All we know is that brook lynn has told the same lie twice. Why is maxie going along with it? There’s no reason for maxie to be invested in the lie. Why would she even care about brook lynn’s baby? Because brook lynn isn’t bailey’s mother. You really have to admire the elegance of the plan. Brook lynn fakes her pregnancy. And maxie has her baby in secret, then passes her off to brook lynn, sending the whole world, you included, on a wild goose chase looking for a missing child who wasn’t missing at all. Maxie has betrayed me in the worst way possible. Are you quite certain… that she planned and orchestrated this entire lie, victor? Well, it’s my conjecture that maxie hadn’t counted on you evading law enforcement for as long as you did. I think she probably thought it was only a matter of weeks before you were shipped off to supermax or even turned up dead. Is that hick doctor in on it, too? Austin gatlin-holt? Don’t think so. No, it seems maxie and brook lynn contained their secret pretty well. It seems maxie was quite diligent in planning the disappearance of our daughter… all the while playing me for a fool! Even that nurse that I hired couldn’t stop her. I didn’t know maxie was capable of such deviousness, such…such cruelty. I really thought she loved me. Well, the people we love often — often hurt us the most. I thought if I found our daughter and brought it to her, she’d remember the man that she fell in love with. But no. No, maxie is lost to me. She made me suffer. She made me suffer, and she made me believe a terrible fate had befallen our child! And now maxie must pay… for her betrayal. Why would you think that trina dated cameron? Cameron told me that he and trina started getting closer and considered dating. Cam had feelings for both me and joss. It was really confusing, so I just backed off. Okay, well, trina and I, we both made the mutual decision that we were better off as friends. And that was awhile ago. Yeah, like, last year. Doesn’t seem like awhile ago to me. We told you — we’ve moved on. Why are you so defensive? I mean, it’s not like you did anything wrong. What’s that supposed to mean? Okay, l-let’s just get back to the game, guys, all right? No, no, it’s not all right because she clearly has something to say. So say it. Fine. Never have I ever moved in on my best friend’s crush. Drink up, joss. I ran into tj… yeah. …The other day at the gym. We had a good talk about liam. He thought it might help if I — if I talked to someone. Let me guess. Y-you’re anxious. You’re not sleeping. Am I right? Yeah. The brain fog is the worst. I had a — I had a customer come in for an oil change. I replaced his battery instead.

[ Chuckles ] Let me tell you something. There’s nothing worse for a parent than losing a child. They’re supposed to outlive us, not the other way around. I shouldn’t be dumping this on you, man. You know, I-I heard about, uh, carly. And, uh, you know how my mom is with gossip. Don’t worry about me. You know, what we’re going through, it doesn’t even compare to what you and sasha are going through. No, t– the truth is, I-I don’t — I don’t really know what I’m gonna get out of talking to a shrink. It’S… you haven’t talked to your therapist about your ptsd? Yeah, but, I mean… this — this feels different. You know? It’s like, what am i supposed to say about a child that I never got to know? You knew him from here. That’s where you knew him. His hopes and dreams, and you imagined what his life would be like, right? Yeah. Yeah. But, sonny, none of that ever happened. Well… I need to move forward, like sasha. I mean, what… what is wrong with me that, like, I-I can’t do that? So, how are you? I mean, I-I know you’re probably still having a rough time. I’m good. Yeah, I’m great. Really. Deception is going public, so work is so busy, but in a really positive way. Oh. But how are you? I’m fine, carly, really. Well, I-I’m so glad that deception’s going great, but are you taking time for yourself? I mean, carly and I both know what it’s like to grieve for a child. Nina, can I have a minute with sasha? Sure. I’ll just be back there if you need me, okay? I know what you’re gonna say, and don’T. Liam is always in my heart, but I have accepted his passing, and I’m just trying to live my life. You know, um… grief is a treacherous emotion. It is. And sometimes denial disguises itself as acceptance. And you think to yourself that you’re — you’re doing really good, you’ve — you’ve moved past the hard part, and you’re ready to move on. And then grief just overwhelms you. And if you don’t take the time to deal with it, grief can destroy you. Your question about brook lynn didn’t upset me. Being here is really overwhelming. I keep having these memories about that night and the months leading up to it when I was terrified that something could go wrong. And things went even more wrong than I ever could have expected. That’s because peter did worse things than I ever thought he would do. Right. But I heard your voice. Right? And then I heard a second voice, and you said that the nurse had already run off, so whose voice was the second voice? There’s no way you heard another voice. Being here is mixing things up for you, and we’re not any closer to finding louise. So what’s the point, austin? I’m — I’m — I’m sorry. I am. I’m sorry. I didn’t — I didn’t want this to… I don’t want you to feel the way you’re feeling. But I am — I’m glad that we’ve come here because I think we’re really onto something.

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I’m sorry. Uh, don’t be. That was really nice. I hope you think that was nice. You’re still out here! God, I was getting worried. I went to the cabin, and you weren’t there. Oh, uh… austin and i were just talking. Oh, uh, it seems like it was something important. Want to fill me in? Trina and I had a pact, okay, that no guy would ever come between us, and we’ve stuck to it. And I reminded trina of that pact when cam and i started to go out. And you said you were happy for us. Yeah. I mean, what was I supposed to say? Wait. So were you upset when we started dating? No, no, I wasn’t upset. I don’t think so. I-I don’t know. It’s just always you and cam, and I’m just there. When you guys got together, it was like, “where does that leave me?” I just missed what we had. You mean what you and cam had? Look, trina and I, we never had anything. I just missed when it was the three of us. I don’t — I don’t feel so good.

[ Door closes ] Sasha: Thank you for looking out for me. But honestly, you don’t need to worry. Everyone grieves differently. Brando, for instance, wants to talk about it in excruciating detail, but that’s just not me. Why don’t you listen to brando and see where it leads? Carly, I respect you very much, and I know that you’re trying to help, but it feels like you’re judging me, and I really don’t need that. I know myself. Reliving everything that happened after liam was born will not help me. How do you know if you don’t try? Sonny: Dealing with your emotions makes you strong. It’s easy to bury things, but when you face things that hurt you, it — it gives you strength. Now, I know sasha probably is not, you know, moving forward. Have you talked to her?

[ Sighs ] No. Sasha’s not doing much talking these days. She’s concentrating on work and just throwing herself at deception’s ipo. Okay, listen, listen, listen. You and — you and sasha are liam’s parents, so you guys know what you’re going through. You’re the only ones, right? Yeah. I guess I’m just embarrassed that I’m not able to bounce back like she has. Hey. I’m proud of you. That you — that you are realizing you need help… and you — you have the courage to do something about it. How do you, um… how do you stay in control no matter what’s going on? How do you do it? Uh… family and friends. Sometimes that’s not enough, so… I got to get professional help. Why don’t we, uh — why don’t we do this? All I know is, I miss my boy. The night bailey was born, brook lynn ditched yuri, claimed she was heading to bensonhurst to visit a friend. She went into labor, pulled into the nearest hotel, where she gave birth alone. There were no witnesses, except for some mystery doula who has never been identified. Suspicious, I’ll grant you, but still circumstantial. Bailey was born the same night maxie gave birth to her daughter. Maxie claimed louise was kidnapped. Maybe maxie’s invested in brook lynn’s lies because bailey

is louise. Maxie is the mother. Martin, that means peter august is the baby’s biological father. And any mother would do whatever she had to to protect her child from peter august… including give her to brook lynn to claim as her own. Peter has no idea. He’s been searching in all the wrong places. Are you gonna go to your other client with this information? Oh, I see. Just because I’m an attorney, I don’t care about the safety of an innocent child. Thank you very much. Besides, without a dna test, you’ve got no proof bailey belongs to maxie. I’m trusting you. Don’t you cross me. You’re still on the payroll. This is confidential. What are you doing? I’m texting yuri. I’m seeing if he can give me any proof. He doesn’t work for brook lynn any longer, but he still keeps tabs on her. Maybe he can give me some information that will lead me to the truth. And if he does, what exactly are you gonna do with it?

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[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Knock on door ] Josslyn: Trina, are you okay? I’m fine. Just go back to the party. Trina, please talk to me. I don’t want to talk. I don’t feel so hot. Look, I’m your best friend. Okay? If I did anything to hurt you, I’m so, so sorry. But please just let me help you. Just leave me alone! Esme did this on purpose, and I’m not gonna let her get away with it. I thought that I heard a second voice that night, and… a voice that wasn’t maxie’s, but… I’m not really sure I’m remembering it right. I mean…we were both attacked that night, and I think being here has brought up a lot of really bad memories. Well, you’re both so brave to come back here to face what happened. I knew maxie was strong enough, and it looks like she’s found a match in you. I get a feeling that something else is going on here. What really happened before I came back? Hello, monica. Thank you for agreeing to meet with me. Well, I’m doing this as a personal favor to yuri.

Spasibo, krasavitsa. I was hoping you could give me an update on bailey. How’s she doing since charlotte and I left the mansion? I’m hoping you understand I’d rather not face brook lynn. Well, I haven’t really seen much of her since brook lynn took bailey and moved to jax’s beach house, and yuri has seen even less because he is no longer her bodyguard. Um, when I work for miss brook lynn, she take bailey to work. Maxie helped with bailey at work. And sometimes they meet with mr. Chase. And how is it having maxie around so much? I know you didn’t appreciate the frequent visits when bailey was first born. Well, it’s not the frequency I mind. I-it’s just — it was the interaction with bailey. How so? Well, she, uh — she was very maternal, and I know she’s suffering the loss of losing that child. But I was kind of worried that she was gonna have a break with reality. As if she saw bailey as her own? At times, yes. But then it could — it could be bailey. I mean, it’s hard not to fall in love with that girl. And speaking of that, I-I hope you’ve found some peace of mind where she’s concerned. Oh. I’m still searching for what I need. But I’m pretty confident I’m gonna find it. No doubt this betrayal is causing you considerable pain. But before you run off planning your revenge, there is one thing we need to discuss. I have given you what you wanted. Now it’s your turn to return the favor. I don’t think so. We had a deal. That deal included maxie. Obviously, that’s not happening now, so it’s only fair that we revise the plan. I need you to do one more thing for me. I found your daughter when no one else could. And what good will that information do me when I’m cuffed to this bed?! I need you to get me out of here. You’re under 24-hour watch. A man with your skill set should come up with a quick work-around. Planning your escape from this place will take a while. You’re about to be shipped back to pentonville. Then you better act quickly. If you were able to discover that maxie gave louise to brook lynn, then it’s only a matter of time before others make the same discovery. Others who won’t hesitate to keep louise from me, as far away as possible. Not my problem. How badly do you want the information about drew cain, victor? Because it will stay locked up with me until I am reunited with my daughter.

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how’s trina? Drop it, esme! You have been playing all of us, spencer included, ever since you got into town. The only reason I held back is because spencer thinks he loves you. Really? Could have fooled me. All I wanted was to be your friend, and you’ve hated me for no reason. Oh, you’ve given me plenty of reasons, starting with your threat at the hospital. “Minding my business is free, but minding yours will cost me.” Remember? I’ve threatened you since the beginning because I see right through you. All the nauseating, simpering sweetness and how you lead spencer by his pants. I know you for what you are. A manipulative little bitch. Um, today was a lot for me. I would like to go home and hug james and georgie. Okay, honey, let’s go. It was good to see you, carly. Nina. Yeah? How’s your wrist? Oh, it’s — it’s fine. You — you didn’t injure me, sonny. Well, I know I grabbed it real hard and I felt bad. I… thank you for caring. Carly. Carly, please, just wait. Sonny, he loves you. What he feels about me, that isn’t real. He wants to be with you. He needs you. I’m not gonna do this. I made it clear that I’m not gonna argue with you on the subject of my marriage. I’ve nothing left to say to you.

[ Sighs ] Grown men aren’t supposed to cry. [ Laughs ] Yeah, well, I cried like a baby when my dad died. I guess I’m — I’m not that much of a grown man. No, you, uh… you’re the best man I know, sonny. Thank you for listening to me. Any time. And I hope you know this goes both ways. I hope you’re okay. Yeah. I’m all right. Let’s go. Let’s go get checked in.

[ Door opens ] Peter: Ah, dr. Quartermaine. Finally. My complaints must have reached you. Save that for someone who cares. You have a clean bill of health. And as far as I’m concerned, I cannot wait to get you out of this hospital. Then why are you here? To look you in the eye during your last free moments to know that you’re finally gonna face justice for what you did to drew and jason. You know, the only thing that gives me comfort is to know that you’re gonna spend the rest of your life in pentonville. Excuse me. I am here for bailey quartermaine’s medical records. I’m her father, and I want to be sure exactly what’s going on with her.

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sonny? Ava: Namaste. Chase: You liked that walk through the park today, didn’t you? Yeah, me too. This is the place. This is where I found maxie in labor. I mean…there wasn’t any snow then, and it wasn’t bitterly cold. Maxie, I’m so sorry you had to endure all this. How are you holding up? Um, you know, it was a-a shock seeing that cabin again. I just — I have memories of running for my life, trying to get away from that fake nurse. Always a survivor, maxie. Then and now. Listen to me. I know this is gonna be hard, but I promise you, if you stick with this a bit longer, we can get to the bottom of what happened to louise that night that she was taken. Mm. What have we here? A morning visit from the co-chief of staff? Oh, thank you for finally dropping the “dear sister” routine. It’s been stale since, well, forever. It’s sad, really, but you’ve obviously lost your edge. You’ve given in to propriety rather than embracing our father’s propensity to take what he wanted. Yeah, following in his footsteps has really worked out well for you. You’re facing a myriad of charges in various jurisdictions. And now you’re going back to the place where you were poisoned. You’re king of the world. Alright, here we are. Wow, this looks great. -Wow. -Nice. Oh, the mountain is so close and so beautiful. I cannot wait to hit the slopes. They got some nice dry powder last night. Well, we can head out as soon as we unload the car. Mm. Oh. Hey. You here? Hey. I didn’t know. I was just going to the guardhouse to tell them you were missing. Where have you been? Yeah, I was shoveling a path to the tree house, so that way that donna and avery can, you know, have a picnic. It’s a little cold for a picnic, sonny. No, it’s h– it’s — it’s fun, right? They drink hot chocolate, and I was thinking of, like, a-an electrical cord, run it all the way to the tree house, and then they could have heat and electricity. Or maybe even insulate it all year round. Can you imagine? But you know what? You ever seen those tiny houses? Sonny, your hands. Oh, don’t worry about that. No, no, no. Didn’t you wear any gloves? No. Forgot. Sonny, I fell asleep around 5:00. You haven’t slept, have you? Nope. I don’t need to ’cause I feel great.

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Where is esme? I don’t know. Trying to find a bellhop, maybe? Esme. A hand? Sorry. I just couldn’t wait to see the rest of the cabin. It is fantastic. I mean, you and cam will have to take the master bedroom. It has the biggest bed. Gee, thanks. That’s so thoughtful of you. Um, but shouldn’t you be getting your two roller bags out of the car? Oh, uh, spence will take care of that. Can anyone build a fire? It’s chilly in here. Oh, I think it’s probably best that we don’t leave a fire going while we’re out skiing. Oh, um, spence doesn’t ski since his accident. I mean, we’ll just hang here while you three go. I’m sure we’ll manage to find something to do. Actually, I was planning on skiing, too. Since when? Since trina and I talked about it and I realized how much I missed it. But, uh, we didn’t bring our skis. We can rent. Good for you. You’re getting back out there. Yeah. Trina’s enthusiasm was contagious. Hmm. Like the plague. What was that, esme? I said that’s just great. Shall we get changed? Can I help you? Ah, yes. At least, I-I hope you can. I found this sonogram on the ground. I’m sure the parents must be missing it, but unfortunately their name has been torn off. Uh, I could use the patient I.D. Code on the back to find out who it belongs to. Really? Oh, how fortunate. I’ll take care of this right away. Thank you. Why did you say you’re here again? To personally inform you that I signed off on your discharge. You’re being released from G.H. Tomorrow. Once again, you become pentonville’s problem. So… bye-bye. I can’t be released, britt. I still need treatment here. You mean for your fabricated back pain? I’m sure your remaining tests will prove that you’re faking. Does maxie know that I’m being transferred? Why would she? She’s been very clear that she wants nothing to do with you, that you mean nothing to her. I’m louise’s father, britt. And as long as maxie and I share a child, we’re bound together…forever.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Door closes ] How are you holding up? I know this is bringing back a lot of feelings for you being here, but has it sparked anything, maybe? Oh. Oh, thank god you’re not, peter. Thank god you’re not a bear. No. No, nothing. Um, are you sure we’re in the right place? The woods look really different in the winter. No, this is the spot. I grew up in these woods. I know them in every season. I passed that boulder right before I laid eyes on you. Good. Well, let’s re-create it. Where was she? Right there. Here. Have a seat. Try to replicate it as best you can, you know? So what do you remember? Hmm? How are you feeling? Um, scared. Hurt, uh, helpless, very vulnerable. I was in pain, and I, um — I tried to keep running, but I couldn’t because of the contractions. Honey, I’m sorry to make you relive it, but you gotta keep going on. Um, there was this light. I thought it was peter. I thought he had found me somehow. But it wasn’t peter, right? It was me. And I introduced myself, you remember? I’m austin. Maxie. So nice to meet you, miss maxie. Yeah, I do. I was so happy to see you. I thought I was gonna have to give birth all alone. I still thank god austin was there for you. So do I. May I? Uh, yeah, of course. Oh, she’s grown since I last saw her. Yeah, I’d imagine so. She on solid food? Just starting. She loves bananas. Charlotte did, too. Excuse me. That went well, considering. Nina, I told you, last night, you can stay or you can go and you can — you can go now if you need to. Sonny, you need to sleep. I’m not tired, nina. Okay. When’s the last time you ate something? I don’t know. When’s the last time you ate something? Okay, well, then why don’t i just make us something to eat? I gotta — I gotta try to get these tiny houses. Should I try — what about a contractor? What do you think? No, why don’t you do that after we eat something? I don’t want to eat! Stop telling me what to do. I put up with you last night because you stayed out of my way. Just go. I-I don’t even want to look at this now. You taking the morning off? Yes. Me, too. My mom said this was a great class, so I’m just trying to, you know, uh, clear my mind. Mind if I join you? So, how are you? How are things? I know you’ve been staying at the metro court. You don’t have to say it in a hushed voice. It’s not a secret. I’m okay. I’m just trying to practice some self-care. Good. That’s good. Yeah. You know, I’ll mention it to sonny, of course, but I am ready, willing, and able to take avery any time. Okay. You can discuss that with sonny. But I don’t want you to worry. I’m there every morning, every night. I don’t want the girls to notice an interruption in their routine. Thank you. Thanks for that. And maybe you won’t have to do this much longer, right? How was avery this morning? Oh, great. So happy after their sleepover with my mom. Avery was with bobbie? Yeah. Oh, wow. Look at us. All three of us here early, together. Yoga can feel so peaceful. If avery needs a change, she could stay with me. Or does that not even occur to you? Or not. What’s going on? I spent the night at sonny’S. Okay? Good for you?

No, no,

it’s not like that. S-sonny — he’s been acting really strange, and I didn’t want him to be alone last night. I called phyllis, but she hasn’t called me back. Britt, I think he’s off his bipolar meds. Is he having a manic episode? Well, he won’t eat, and he refuses to sleep, and he almost gave…. himself frostbite when he was shoveling a path in his backyard without wearing his gloves. Listen, I need your help. I need medical advice. What should I do?

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Listen, britt, I’m out of my depth here, but I know this — I know this is bad. Well, you need to convince sonny to go see his doctor and get back on his meds. Okay, but he is not gonna be open to that. Okay, well, you have to at least try, nina, and it’s very important — do not argue with him. Um, well, it’s a little too late for that. We argued about him eating and he stormed out. Okay, uh, moving forward, you need to try to keep sonny as calm as possible and do not engage in any grandiose ideas or proclamations. Oh, wow. It’s like you’re checking all the boxes. That is exactly where we’re at. Okay, britt, if I do my best to try to keep him calm, what do I do if that doesn’t work? In all honesty, it might not. People experiencing mania — they — they feel good, they feel energized, like they could take on the world. Sonny probably doesn’t even feel like anything’s wrong. That’s why the first step is getting him to acknowledge he’s having an episode. Okay, I’ll try to do that. What about his family? I mean, I’m sure they know how to deal with him in this state. No, he doesn’t want his kids to see him like this, and he flat-out forbade me to tell carly last night. Nina. [ Sighs ] Listen to me, you do not have to handle sonny alone. You need to be careful. People in the grips of mania can lash out, become violent. If you feel threatened,

you need to call one of sonny’s minions

and get the hell

out of there. You’re gonna start a fight with me because avery had a sleepover with her grandmother? Bobbie is not avery’s grandmother, because you are not avery’s mother. What the hell is wrong with you? You brought avery to me when you were planning on leaving port charles. Do you remember that? Sonny was gone and you trusted me. I’m not trying to take your place, but I do love avery as my own and my mother loves avery like a grandchild. So what is wrong with avery having as much love as possible? Let’s all just take some cleansing deep breaths… if sonny is so distracted by your moving out that he can’t be bothered to take care of our daughter, then she should be with me and not pawned off on bobbie! The sleepover had nothing to do with sonny. My mom wanted the girls over because she wanted a distraction after luke’s memorial. Maybe that would have dawned on you if you could think about somebody else but yourself. Oh. Well, I probably overreacted. You think? I just admitted that I was wrong. I just don’t want avery mixed up in sonny and carly’s drama. You’re gonna talk about drama with your on-again, off-again relationship with nikolas? My relationship with nikolas is solid. From what I hear, you’re the one on thin ice. So you might want to tread carefully. Because if things don’t work out with you this time, sonny has somebody else to turn to. Hey, all set? Yep. This place is awesome. Yeah, yeah, it is. Although I kind of wish we were here alone, or at least without esme. Yeah. Weekend alone with you would be nice. Next time. So, um… I have everything for tonight if we decide that we’re ready. Didn’t we already decide on that? Well, it’s just, you know, if you — you change your mind, it’s all good. Whatever feels right for you. Whatever feels right for us. And I trust you. I want my first time to be with you. I feel the same way. Well, then, tonight’s the night.

[ Computer beeps ] Johann: Excuse me. Could you please give me an extra blanket for my aunt? She’s been asking about one for some time. I think the request got lost in the shift change. I-I’m sorry. I’ll get you one. Be right back. Hmm. Yes. What do you think you’re doing? Well, I’m sorry. It must be difficult seeing chase with bailey. Yeah, it is, but he seems to love her, so that’s good. You know, that reminds me. There’s something I’ve been meaning to bring up with you regarding bailey. Don’T. Brook lynn’s elq shares are signed over to me. Bailey’s with her rightful parents. There’s nothing further to discuss on the matter. You mean, except for the fact that legally you’re still her father? Anna: When you were on your hike, did you see or hear any cars or vehicles? No. And after you delivered louise, did you get a feeling that maybe there was someone else nearby or did you hear any footsteps? No. Maxie was very upset because the baby didn’t make any noise, but then louise was okay. Right. Yeah, I was relieved when I heard her cry. Sure. Just like when james was born on the side of the road and then I thought, “this is crazy. Why can’t I just do this in a hospital?” From what I remember, you didn’t want to go to the hospital. We need to get you into an ambulance. No, you can’t do that. He’s gonna find us. Should I be calling the police and an ambulance? No! No, I just need to get to beechers corners. Because I was concerned that peter was going to find me and louise after he hired that nurse to kidnap us. How and when did she show up? I’ll take you wherever you want. Right after we swing by the hospital. So, I’m gonna call an ambulance. Austin was actually right next to me when she came up behind him and attacked him. Austin. What? I-I don’t, um… I don’t remember being attacked. That’s common with head injuries. Sure. Yeah, it is, but it’s really frustrating because it’s like I can almost remember and then I just hit a wall. Anna: What did the nurse do next? Um, I-it all happened so fast. I tried to get up, but chloe — fake chloe — she grabbed louise. I tried to hold on, tried to fight her, but I was weak. And she took louise from me. I tried to fight her, but, you know, um, I passed out. And when I came to, she was gone with louise, you know? They, um — they must have met her accomplice in the woods and handed louise off. Did you hear anyone nearby? Did you — did you hear anyone in the woods? Did — did this woman talk about meeting someone? No, she just said she wanted to keep louise for herself. Okay, lu. You’re gonna go with your auntie brook lynn now.

[ Voice breaking ] And just remember that i love you very much. And then I, uh, found austin’s cellphone and I called 911. That’s when austin woke up. Oh. Austin. Anything? Yeah. Someone else was here. Someone was here with us.

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You caught me. Uh, I was just looking for information on peter august. Well, you know we can’t give out patient information. Yes, your nurse told me as much. I must say, you run a tight ship. How are you feeling, britt?

[ Chuckles ] I’m fine. And that’s dr. Westbourne to you. Oh, I’m sorry. I do apologize. Liesl spoke so highly of you while we were together. I-I feel as though I know you. Stay away from my mother. You should be in prison for her kidnapping. The wsb should have never granted you that deal you finagled. Oh, it was just a slight misunderstanding that’s been cleared up since. By the way, I am so glad that you’re not experiencing any symptoms yet. I have no idea what you mean. Huntington’S. Oh, it’s such a horrible disease. Where is everyone? Oh, well, cam’s grabbing snacks before we head out, and esme and spencer are probably coordinating their ski-wear. How do they get anywhere when it takes them so long to get ready? I don’t know. Guys, it takes time to look this good. Wow. Wow. Yeah. Maybe focus more on the incline and less on your fashion statement. Joss is right. Take it easy, alright? No double black diamonds today. Well, on the bright side, if I do break my legs again, maybe I can postpone going to spring ridge a little bit longer. Not funny. Not funny. Okay, finally. Let’s go, guys. Alright. Would you please lock the door? Yeah. I’m, uh — I’m really glad that you and I get a chance to finally ski together instead of just hanging out by the fire. Yes. I’m so happy trina convinced you to try again. I’ll, uh, have to pay her back. What? Brook lynn hasn’t amended bailey’s birth certificate? Nope. I haven’t received notification your name’s been removed, which means as far as the court’s concerned, legally, you are still responsible for her as her father. Excuse me. Okay. Why haven’t you and brook lynn changed bailey’s birth certificate? Austin must be remembering fake chloe. No, I don’t think so. I mean, I don’t know why I feel that way, but I don’t think so. You want to close your eyes, maybe, and try to remember? Wait. No. He was knocked unconscious. He’s not gonna remember anything. Shh. Maxie, this could be a breakthrough. Maxie: Just take her. Brook lynn: Don’t you want to say goodbye? If I say goodbye to her, then I’m not gonna be able to let her go. There were two voices. Yes, me and — and fake chloe arguing. I was yelling at her to leave my daughter alone. I don’t think so. T-the tone was more conversational. The person that took louise was in this clearing. Okay, ava, that’s enough. You have crossed the line. This does not concern you, brook lynn. Oh, perhaps you’re unfamiliar with the traditions and social norms of bensonhurst, but family sticks up for family, and I’m not about to sit here while you insult my uncle sonny and his wife. Thank you. Thank you. But I’ve been dealing with ava’s bs for years. Your custody agreement is between you and sonny, the same as it always was, and if you have a problem with your current agreement, have your lawyer call diane. Meanwhile, I can assure you that sonny and i are not gonna let our issues affect the girls, a concept that’s seemingly foreign to you. And this is what I get for expressing concern for you. You mean sticking your nose in other people’s business? I think I’ll take the next class. Is everything okay? Oh, I’m used to ava’s shenanigans. No. She can’t get to me. I-I mean big picture. Are things really that bad with you and sonny? Hey. Where you going? Oh, I-I-I found some, uh, plans for the tree house. The tiny house is too big, so I’m just gonna get some, you know, a heater and electricity for the girls so they can go up, have fun. Oh, nice. Um, can you just wait a minute? I’d love to talk to you. About what? Um… I’d just love to know more about bipolar disorder. Will you stop it with this bipolar? No. No. What do — what do you want? I-I don’t want anything. It’s just, you know, if I — if I’m making any mistakes here, I am so sorry. Sonny, it’s just I-I wouldn’t make those mistakes if I just understood it a little bit more. Well, I gotta go. Well, it would just take a minute. Just a minute. You want me to tell you what it’s like? Yeah. Okay, I’ll tell you what it’s like. It’s like… you have thoughts just zipping around in your head. It’s like you’re in a-a nightmare that you can’t wake up. You see people are there, but they’re not there and then you’re exhausted and you can’t go to sleep. But that’s not happening now, so I’m gonna… listen, are you sure it’s not happening now? Okay, you — no. Don’t — don’t push me. Don’t — sonny, you’re hurting me. I’m sorry.

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Is ava right? Have you moved out? I moved into the metro court, but it’s convenient because I own the place. Are things that bad? You know, I just needed a little time and space. But don’t worry about us. I am worried. Carly, you and sonny have always been so good together. You’ve always had each other’s backs. Yeah, we did. But not anymore. I didn’t — I-I didn’t mean to grab you that hard. I don’t hurt women. Of course you don’T. Which proves that you’re not yourself right now. Are you okay? ‘Cause I can get you some ice. I’m fine. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I did– I-I-I just wanted you to leave me alone. But I can’t do that when you need help. You’re not afraid of me, are you? I’m not afraid of you. I’m afraid for you. You know what? Maybe you’re right, ’cause I’m — I’m — I’m feeling —

[ Sniffles ] Feel a little tired, you know? But, uh… you know, your meds help you with that, right? Where is it? I’m out. Oh, okay. Well, then why don’t we go to general hospital and we’ll talk to your doctor? We’ll get them to refill your prescription. Dr. Sullivan? Yeah, sonny. Dr. Sullivan. Can you please call your doctor? Yeah. Why would you mentioned huntington’s disease? Oh, I quite understand why you’d want to keep your diagnosis quiet. It could undermine your position here if it got out you had a degenerative disease. I have no such thing. Hmm. Playing it cool. I like that. Just like your mother. But if it weren’t the case, then why would liesl rush off to a conference on that very subject? That conference wasn’t even real. It was bait to get her on a plane so you could kidnap her. As far as liesl knew, it was legitimate. P-perhaps she went there not so much as a doctor, but more as a concerned mother. I don’t have time for your fantasies. So I repeat — stay away from my mother. And while you’re at it, stay away from me. Well, you — you got me at a loss. I didn’t realize brook lynn hadn’t change the birth certificate yet, but I’ll be sure to mention it to her. Chase, this cavalier attitude is very disconcerting. You do realize that I’m still legally bailey’s father with all the privileges and responsibilities attached. Well, I’m sure brook lynn started the process and it just hasn’t gone through yet. But thank you for bringing it to my attention. Well, no bloodshed. Kudos to you. Martin, is it a complicated process to change the father’s name on a baby’s birth certificate? No. That’s why I brought it up. All brook lynn has to do is notarize and file the proper form with the registry of vital records along with proof of chase’s paternity. Unless, of course, there is no proof that chase is bailey’s father.

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Dr. Sullivan won’t be long. Yeah, that’s what he told me. Is it alright if I put this jacket down? Brit: That’s fine. I just wish that nina hadn’t involved you in this. Well, sonny, britt’s a brilliant doctor. Plus, she will protect your privacy. Everything that happens here is confidential.

[ Sighs ] Alright. You can — that’s good. You can go ahead and go now. No, I’m happy to stay until dr. Sullivan gets here. I don’t — I don’t need a babysitter. Um, I’ll give you two a minute. I don’t don’t need a babysitter. I understand that. I do. I just want to make sure that you’re okay. I’m fine. I’m fine. Okay.

[ Door opens ] Nina. Yeah? How’s your wrist? Oh, it’s — it’s fine. You — you didn’t injure me, sonny. Well, I know I grabbed it real hard and I felt bad. I… thank you for caring. Hi, sweetheart. How are you?

[ Chuckles ] Hey, I-I heard that you had a sleepover last night. Was it fun? Oh, good, good. Yum. Oh, I know how much you love waffles.

[ Chuckles ] Yes. Yes, tomorrow is the day. Nothing will stop me from seeing you. Right. Oh, and, avery, I want you to know, you know, you can call me whenever, anytime you feel like it, okay? Okay. I love you very much, my girl. Bye now. Oh. Cameron: I’m just bummed that that ice cut our time. I really would have loved to get one more run. Josslyn: Well, it was getting pretty slick. Well, trina didn’t seem to have any problem. She shredded that slope. That’s because I was going so fast and you were going so slow. Hey, it was my first time on skis in years. I am so proud of you for facing your fear and going for it, baby. And must I remind you that it was icy out there? So maybe that is why you were going so fast. I had controlled velocity. Emphasis on “controlled”. Well, that’s, um, one of the reasons it’s a joy to stay overnight. You know, one of them anyway. Um, I really want to get out of these wet clothes. Me too. Awesome. Uh, I’ll start a fire. Don’t worry, I know how to. Coming? Yeah, in a minute. So, bro, tonight’s the night. Alrighty. We’re not doing this. Change the subject. It’s cool, man. The only reason I’m inquiring is ’cause I want to make sure that you’re prepared. I have some extra condoms if you need them. I don’T. Thanks. Okay, cool. Nobody wants any last-minute surprises. Yes. And this is confirmed? None of them? Good. Well done. Austin: I-I-I know that there’s something. And I-it’s right there and then I just — I can’t remember. Alright. Just take a deep breath. So were the voices male? Female? Both? They were both female. Are you sure that this is a true memory? Y-you’ve never mentioned another person before. That’s precisely why we wanted to come back here to see if it would spark anything. Anna: Okay, I got no service. I-I need to make a phone call. It’s spotty here, but if you keep climbing, you’ll get something. You know what? I am freezing. Shouldn’t we just go? Oh, uh, I want to touch base with anna first. Why don’t you go back to the cabin and get warm? That is a good idea. Maxie: Wait! This was your idea to begin with, okay? Austin, are you coming? It was you.

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Let’s go back to the cabin. Aren’t you cold? I remember. You were one of the women that I heard talking. Not — not yelling. Talking. Maxie, who were you talking to? Where’s the guard? Taking a well-timed coffee break. Well, you should know they’re — they’re transferring me back to pentonville tomorrow. Then it’s fortunate I stopped by. What you should be doing is trying to find my daughter. You better act fast, victor, or I’m never gonna tell you what you want to know. Hmm. No need. I’ve just received a very interesting phone call. And? I’m here to hold up my end of the bargain. Chase: There we go. Looks like mommy and I need to have a little conversation. But don’t worry, kiddo. We’re gonna get it figured out. I promised to look out for you no matter what. Well, they certainly left in a hurry. What did you mean earlier? W-why wouldn’t there be proof that he’s the baby’s father? The same reason there wasn’t proof that I was. I took brook lynn at her word. Chase said he had a dna test. I took him at his word, too. Shame on me. After everything that’s happened, you don’t believe that chase is bailey’s father? Martin, some men might not care that another man is listed as the legal father on their child’s birth certificate, but by-the-book, upstanding detective harrison chase, he would. He’d care. Unless the whole thing is a fabrication, and chase knows about it. So brook lynn lied about her child’s paternity a second time? Why not? She’s a proven liar. Where do– the real question is, why would chase go along with a lie? When did a, uh, skateboard without wheels become a legitimate winter sport? I mean, okay, think about this, right? Snowboarding has 11 olympic events, whereas skiing only has five. That is outrageous. No. Snowboarding requires balance, while skis, you use two poles to help you stay upright. I made hot toddies for everyone. Oh, here, let me help you with that. Oh, no, no. I’ve — I’ve got it. Keep, uh, talking among yourselves. Cameron: You know, I was thinking about trying some snowboarding tomorrow. What do you think, joss? Josslyn: Sure. You know, trina and I have snowboarded a couple of times. It’s actually safer than skiing.

[ Spencer chuckles ] Maybe I’ll give it a try. Oh, are you gonna cross over to the dark side?

[ Laughter ] I’m glad you decided to refill your meds.

[ Exhales sharply ] Make sure you keep your mouth quiet. Don’t worry. If you don’t want your family to know you went off your meds, they will not hear it from me. I had no idea you were gonna be here.

[ Scoffs ] Right, and this is the part where you say you don’t want any trouble and you turn around and run the other way. Yeah, carly, I’m not gonna do that anymore. But, listen… since we’re both here, I have something to say. Great. So do I.

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Nurse.There he is! I stopped by to say hello — no curtis.

[ Smooches, chuckles ] Well, I was at, um, luke spencer’s memorial, and, um… gave me some food for thought. Care to share? Well, while I was sitting there, I was thinking about marshall’s cardiac incident and what it would have meant if he’d have died and if I’d thrown away the only time that I would have ever gotten to get to know him. Now? No time like the present. Hey, leo? Hold on just a second. Now that we are done eating, your mother and i would like to talk to you about something. Am I in trouble?

[ Both laugh ] No, honey, why would you think that? You’re wearing nice clothes, which means it’s an important day. Well…you’re right about that. Leo… we just want to tell you that we’re gonna have a wedding ceremony at the house in a few days. Why? Well — well, because, uh, you know, ’cause ned and i are already married, but we just wanted to have another wedding for our family and our friends. That’s right — to show our commitment as a family. And there’s another very important reason. Ned would like to officially adopt you… so that he could be your father. But you’re not my real father. Hey, maxie, it’s austin. Listen, I-I know I’ve said this before, but I’m gonna say it again. I would do just about anything to get your louise back to you, so to that end, maybe — could you just give me a call? We can coordinate about our trip to pautuck tomorrow. That’d be great. Thanks. Dr. Westbourne. Dr. Gatlin-holt. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but, whoops, I guess I did. Whoops. Do you want to join me for a drink and tell me what’s going on with you and maxie? Oh, bailey finally went down. Fingers crossed that she sleeps through the night. Well, if she does wake up, I’m happy to rock her back to sleep. You’re always telling me that she likes my singing. She does. That’s a really… letting my self fallfor someone like brook lynn

would be

a major disaster. Brook lynn? What were you gonna say? It’s a really good idea? No, actually, that’s — that’s completely unnecessary. I can handle bailey fine on my own.

[ Doorbell rings ] I’m here for my daughter. Glad you had the time to meet with me. Actually, I was about to settle my tab and get out of here, but more than happy to spend some time and stick around with my son. What are you drinking? What can I get you? Double vodka on the rocks, please. Coming right up. You do our russian heritage proud. I enjoyed vodka when I didn’t think I had a drop of cassadine blood in me. Ah, but you do.

[ Vodka pouring ] Ah. Just…

[ Speaks russian ] Had an interesting phone call from dr. Gatlin-holt today, said that, uh, you stopped by his office. Oh, I was coming to see you, my boy. Yeah, I’m, uh… delighted to hear that you and the good doctor are working together to retaliate against brook lynn, although, of course, that does make my offer for assistance a little redundant. No, I like to keep my options open, and I appreciate your expertise.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, come on. Please, feel free to drop the act. I know exactly why you’re spending time with me. Goodbye, my love.

[ Sighs ] Jennifer smith? Laura, fate has been so cruel to us to take luke away and even crueler to delay me from saying goodbye. I can’t even tell you how much I have hated missing the memorial service of our dear ex-husband. Wait, this woman was married to luke? For five minutes, and then it was annulled. What are you doing here? What do you want? Luke. Are you out there? Hey. Hey.

[ Sighs ] I know, um, there’s a lot… we’re feeling tonight… a lot we need to say to each other, but I-I just want you to know… …the only thing that’s important. Come home.

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Honey, ned loves you very much, and — you know what? Leo, remember we discussed this last year, that there are many different ways to be a parent? Some kids have a mom and a dad. Some have two moms or two dads. Some have step parents and sometimes, only one parent. Now, julian will always be your biological father. Do you know what that means? Well, I would very much like to be the father who raises you, who makes you a part of my family, too. What’s this? If anyone asks, it’s super important

deception research that I had to give you. Why would anyone ask? Because peter followed me to texas and then to nixon falls, and I don’t care if he’s in jail awaiting trial — he could have a henchman following me. And if someone is following you, the last thing you want them to see is you leaving this house with bailey. Oh, when I said I was here for her, I didn’t mean I was gonna take her. I just want to see her.

[ Sighs ] Where is she, upstairs? No, no, no, you don’t want to wake her. Bailey’s been having some trouble at bedtime lately, you know, adjusting to a new place. Don’t tell me what my daughter needs, brook lynn. And who is this handsome young man? Spencer cassadine. Ooh, cassadine — impressive. Why are you here bothering my grandmother? Oh, that is so lovely, you protecting her. You must be so proud. I am. But clearly, you’ve neglected to tell young spencer here about a very substantial part of your history. Oh, here we go with the histrionics. And how is she part of your history? Jennifer smith is frank smith’s daughter. Before his death, my father — may he rest — was a major figure in organized crime — major. Luke worked for frank smith, and then frank ordered luke to marry jennifer. And on their wedding day, luke and I ran off together. Laura, please, let’s — let’s choose to remember the good times. Now, why did no one tell me about the memorial service of my… incredible luke? Because you weren’t invited. Now, please return to whatever rock you crawled out from under. We both know it’s not as simple as… just coming home. Isn’t it? I lost too much time already with you. I don’t want to waste another second. I don’t want to, either. Then come on. Come on. Sonny, sonny, we’ve — god, so much hasn’t been addressed. You admitted that you fell in love with nina. Okay, I accept that it was through no fault of your own. I get it, okay? But… I am so angry… and hurt that you didn’t think that I was strong enough to handle the truth after jason died, and you should’ve told me before. But there was always a crisis, and I wanted things to settle. You know, the anger, the betrayal, the hurt, I — that’s all stuff I could get past, I could get over. But the difficult part, and the part that we’re not saying out loud is that deep down, I — I know you — you can’t just fall out of love with nina… despite knowing the truth. I mean, your head knows that she lied to you and hurt your family, but your heart doesn’T. I don’t expect you to turn off your feelings at the drop of a hat, sonny, but if you need time to get over nina, I can’t be around you. I can’t watch you nurse a broken heart for someone else.

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I was furious over not having the full story, but anger isn’t new to us. But what’s

impossible is for meto share a bed with you when I know you’re trying to get over another woman. It’s the same thing as you trying to get over falling in love with jason. Oh, my god, it’s not the same thing. Yeah, what do you mean, it’s not the same thing? No, I told you everything that happened. Yeah, after I asked you. After a couple days. It wasn’t weeks, and it wasn’t months. And let’s talk about how I found out about you and nina, huh? At least when I didn’t tell you, I was trying to protect you. And i was trying to protect you. And nina. You were trying to protect us both, and that’s heartbreaking because I’m your wife. Me! I don’t know. I think… I think — I think we were so happy, so happy that you had come home that we just eased back into our old life, and [Chuckles] Maybe we shouldn’t have. I still love you. Nothing has changed. Unless it has for you. Pretty sure you heard about my half brother, cyrus renault, and, uh, his very lucrative business in the northwest. It’s actually your territory, isn’t it? Well… the business was always my father’s domain. Uh-huh. Uh, excuse you.

[ Sighs ] The last time we saw each other, you kidnapped my son, so forgive me if I don’t take you at your word. Fine. I did not come all this way just to pay my respects to luke. You’re right, laura. I did have an ulterior motive for returning to port charles. It hasn’t escaped my notice that your sudden enthusiasm for destroying brook lynn quartermaine and spending time with me rather came out of the blue. Have I been enthusiastic? Anna devane has been looking at me rather crossly recently, curious as to my future plans, no doubt, and since you’ll do anything for her, I-I’m sure you agreed to ingratiate yourself with me on her behalf. See, you assume everyone is as calculating as you are. Mm, no, not everyone. As a matter of fact, I find most people reckless, random, and sloppy — all the more reason to appreciate your considerable skill at strategy. But you need to understand this. I’m not the least bit bothered by your ulterior motives. I’m just happy to spend time with my son any way I can. It’s okay, louise. Mommy’s here.

[ Louise crying ] Shh. Don’t cry. It’s okay.

[ Crying continues ]

[ Sighs ] Don’t be upset, louise.

[ Crying continues ] It’s okay, sweetie. It’s okay, bailey. You’re okay, sweetheart. Bailey’s here in her crib, and her mobile’s here and her nightlight is here and I’m here, sweetheart. You’re okay. You’re okay to drift off to dreamland. There you go, sweetie. That’s my girl. Please, whatever ideas that you have about me being with maxie, could you just let them go? ‘Cause my focus right now is just on helping her get her baby back. Mm, that you delivered. Yeah. If I hadn’t been on the run with jason, I would have been there to help maxie. You would have delivered louise. Mm-hmm. Oh. Maxie was so worried what would happen to louise if peter got his hands on her that she was prepared to give her baby up for adoption and let peter think that louise was dead. But I wasn’t there to help maxie deliver the baby, and the rest is really terrible history.

[ Chuckles ] My brother and his crazy nurse had their own plans for the baby.

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Oh, marshall. Shouldn’t you be at home resting? Dr. Robinson, I’m glad I ran into you. I wanted to say thank you for all the help with my little episode last night. I was happy to help, but I suppose you’re really here to see curtis. Now, look, I understand that it’s not my place to get involved, but it seems to me the way you go about things, you can come across a little forward. Curtis asked you for space. Curtis: Uh, portia… that’s okay. I asked for marshall to stop by. Honey, when ned adopts you, then brook lynn will officially really be your sister and tracy will really be your grandmother. And my name will be quartermaine, like you? Yeah, if that’s — if that’s what you’d like. And if you still want me to be your father. Mm-hmm. Okay. I am going to give the lawyers a call and make sure everything’s all set.

[ Exhales sharply ] I love you. I love you, too.

[ Smooches ]

[ Smooches ] I could only protect you from a distance when helena was alive — and mikkos. And now finally, I can be a father to you, face to face. Does this mean you’re gonna be at my little league games and parent-teacher conferences? I won’t rest until our family is intact again. We’re gonna need each other for what’s coming next. The details of which you don’t plan to share with me. All in due time. Then I guess we don’t have anything left to say to one another. But I will get the tab. What is it? I feel like such an idiot. Well, you’re not. My daughter is old enough to recognize her name. But her name is not bailey. It’s louise. And it’s not my voice that is comforting her or helping her fall asleep. It’s brook lynn’S. That is how long she’s been away from her mother. Look, this is all gonna be over soon. Okay, peter will be found guilty of all the crimes that he committed, and he’ll be locked away for the rest of his life. And then your baby can return home to you. Yeah, but how soon is soon? Trials can take months, and in the meantime, I’m missing every major milestone of louise’s life. She doesn’t even know who I am. Yeah, but she will know you, maxie. And until then, you… you just got to carry a piece of louise in your heart. Yeah. You have no idea how true that is. I know bailey is not my daughter, but I can’t seem to let go of this. Ever since I had to give up my daughter, I’ve carried her sonogram in my purse. Has my love for you changed? How could you ask me that? The only thing I’ve asked for is, uh, space and time, and you owe me that after everything, don’t you think? Time is not what we need, carly. Come on. We got to go — we got to be together. You and me, we’ve got to go on — on an adventure. We’ve got to recommit. Sonny. Just say whatever you want. Whatever you want, just say it. I’m gonna — I’m gonna tell you every day how much I love you. Everything’s gonna be fine. It’s going to be — it’s gonna go back the way it was. Are you okay? Am I okay? I am okay. I just got back, and my — my — my wife is not home. Listen. I’m gonna show you. I’m gonna show you how much I love you.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door slams ] I’ve only asked for time. Jennifer: I had something I wanted to say to you. I’m listening. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for all… the terrible things I did and the pain I caused you and your family over the years.

[ Scoffs ] W-where is this coming from, jennifer? Well, I’ve had a lot of time to look at myself the last few years, and I realized that my obsession with luke wasn’t even about luke at all. It was about myself and my — my thinking I deserved everything I wanted. And I treated you horribly because of my sense of entitlement. Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in. Hello, sonny.

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I carried this with me the whole time brook lynn was expecting, after bailey was born. I’m still carrying it. May I? I know I should probably throw it away, but I can’t shake the feeling that bailey and I one day can have a relationship of some kind, and if that day comes, I’m — I’m gonna want to have that, but if I don’t let it go, I don’t know how I’m supposed to heal. May I make a suggestion? Why don’t I hold on to this for you? Bailey’s out like a light. Okay, well, I need to get going. I have to meet my mom. My mom and anna are insisting on finding a lead on louise. They kept pushing me, so I finally agreed to go to pautuck with austin to remember anything that happened when louise “went missing.” I can cancel. No, I don’t think that’s a good idea. It’ll raise more questions if you bail on your mom and anna. Plus, if austin goes alone, then there would be an x factor. You have to go and control the questions. Okay? Spin the narrative. What other choice do I have outside of telling austin the truth? Austin: Maxie had an idea about who she wanted to adopt louise? Sorry to interrupt. Um, I just wanted to give you both an update on leo. He’s seeing the specialist that you recommended. Great. Yeah, olivia mentioned something about that. How does leo feel about the sessions? So far, so good. Okay. Well, I think in the long run, leo will be very grateful for what you’ve done. Well, actually, I’m the one who’s grateful, and I wanted to thank you. You put my son first knowing what it could cost you, and I know my family didn’t do right by you. And I am hoping to rectify that. Can tell by that look on your face you’re as surprised as I am curtis asked me to come. Surprised and grateful. I got to admit, I thought it might take a couple of days, you know, given that you might need some time to recover. Either way, I’m just glad you’re here all the same. So, I’ve been doing some thinking since the hospital. I confided with a friend about what you told me about being in hiding. Curtis, I warned you. This is a guy I trust. Anyway, we got to talking, and it made me realize that demanding an answer from you… could put our family in jeopardy. I can see why you might think that. I don’t like it, but… I’m willing not to push this for now. I was hoping we’d reconnect while I was back in town. Yeah, we met once or twice. I was working for your dad. That was a long time ago. And look how far you’ve come since then. Yeah. Five families are down to two. Or so it seems. Spencer, can you do me a favor, please? Uh, take your phone, go out on the deck, and give kevin a call and tell him that we’ve been delayed but that we’ll be home soon. But, grandmother — from the deck now. Yes, grandmother. The corinthos and wu families basically run the entire east coast. My father would be so proud. Your father’s dead. Still, his empire could grow even further, if that’s what you wanted. You know what I want? I want to take care of my family. And I-I don’t want to have this conversation with you anymore. Okay, I was just trying to be nice. I have an early flight in the morning, and it’s not as if you and i are going to be able to catch up over breakfast. Okay, you can go back on my private jet ’cause there’s no use for you here. I don’t need any distractions when I’m concentrating on carly and my family. Jennifer, why don’t you go get that drink you wanted? Sonny. Pick it up! Come on! Hey, sonny,

[Chuckles] You okay?

[ Gasps ] Josslyn! Surprise. Oh, my gosh. Hi. Oh, what a wonderful surprise. Oh, I’m so happy to see you. Hi. Um, well, I dropped donna and avery off at grandma bobbie’s, and I thought I’d come say hi. I’m glad. So, uh… how are you doing? Grandma told me that sonny was at luke’s memorial. Yeah, he was. Do you want to talk about it? No, I don’t, because it’s not appropriate. Mom, who cares? Just tell me anyway. Not talking about it isn’t gonna make me any less upset at sonny, and actually saying how you feel out loud may be helpful. How I feel. Yeah. I’m sad, and I’m confused, and I keep waiting for the sonny I know to show up, you know? I mean, the one that would be furious that nina kept sonny from his family for months, the one who would want her to suffer the way we’ve suffered. But this sonny?

[ Sighs ] He keeps making excuses… for wanting to protect me… when it’s really nina he’s protecting.

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Thank you, curtis. Thank you for your understanding. I’m gonna leave you two alone now. I-I don’t want to get in the way of your date night. You weren’T. I was actually just leaving. You are? Why don’t you have a great night with your father? And good night, marshall. And good night, portia. Thank you. Tequila man, are you? Yeah, I was just, uh, just noticing the brand. Top of the line. You got good taste. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been warned that organized crime was gonna try to muscle me out of my nightclub. What are you trying to say, son? I’m saying that I know there’s a lot of gray areas about your past, and if you got mixed up with some not-so-good people, I know that it may not have been willingly. I’m not saying I get it. I’m saying… I’m trying to. Does that make any sense? Yeah. It does. Come on! Sonny. You seem… y-you seem really out of sorts. I mean, are you okay? Yeah, I’m fine. You look like you need this more than I do. What has sonny corinthos so hot and bothered? I don’t know, jennifer, but he’s right about something — you being here isn’t helping anyone, you least of all. Luke was cruel to both of us, laura. You at least got out from under that. I need to know how you did it. How did you do it? How did you get the catharsis you need to reclaim your life? Don’t look for a catharsis, okay? Life doesn’t always wrap itself up neatly and cleanly and completely. It just doesn’T. The only way any of us gets any closure is by closing a chapter and then opening the next one. Thank you for that. I’ll take that to heart. Take care, laura. Well, you just want sonny to admit he messed up instead of telling you all the reasons he kept quiet about his feelings for nina. Yeah, but in sonny’s mind, those reasons make sense. He didn’t want to inflict more pain after jason died, or after brando and sasha had to take their baby off life support. And what? His intentions were good, so you’re not allowed to be mad? Oh, no, I’m mad, and I feel justified in my anger. Me too. But justifiable anger isn’t gonna fix things. Well, do you think there is a way to fix things? I want to say something to you right now that, um… it may not make a lot of sense to you for a while. I had blinders on for a long time. You know, I let my own fears and my anxieties get in the way, and I wasn’t seeing you for who you really are — every — every last beautiful side of you. But I see you now, leo. I really do. Every bit. And I want you to know that I’m never gonna let my fears come first with you, okay? Never, ever again. I love you so much, my little man. Olivia and I are having a family gathering in a few days at the house to renew our wedding vows, and I’d like you to be there. I’ve got other plans. Okay. Well, there will be other family occasions, and… I’m hoping maybe you’ll, um, change your mind and join us. Bad idea.Bad idea. Very bad. Think about it first. Okay, aust already thinks you’re hiding something from him… even more than lying to valentin about being bailey’s father, and this way, we could keep him from asking any more inconvenient questions. Maxie, come on. Okay, fine. You’re right, as usual. I’m gonna get going now. My mom wants to go over the details of our pautuck outing. Maxie, I’m really sorry about what happened before with bailey. She was just cranky. That’s fine. It’s good for me to see that my daughter’s in good hands. You guys make a great team. I agree with maxie. I think you and i make a good team. Really? Because I get the sense that I’m just a burden to you.

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I really do hopeto put the pieces back together. Well, don’t stay with sonny if it means you’re unhappy. Well, in the end, that depends on sonny. He needs to understand that I need space… or we’ll never be able to make things right.

[ Sighs ] To your health. And yours. And the continued health of the savoy. Hear, hear. That’s good. Mm. Yeah, it is. Another? Yeah. Whoever warned you, curtis, they were right on the money. Shady characters are always trying to muscle their way into venues like this. Hey, sonny, what’s up? I want your club. Yes, the memorial just ended. No, I did not get the closure I needed, but I did get you what you wanted. Sonny is in no rush to expand his influence to the west coast, which gives you plenty of time to grow strong before you make your move. One day. So are we finished here? Hi. Hey. I left that message on kevin’s voicemail. Thank you. Why’d you want me to leave? It’s not like I don’t know that my uncle sonny’s a kingpin. Yes, I know. All the more reason for you not to listen in on his conversations, especially the ones with jennifer smith. Yeah, she was, uh… a lot. Yeah, that’s one way of putting it.

[ Chuckles ] Are you worried about her showing up? It’s a concern, but I have other things to focus on. Like running the city. No, actually, I was thinking about my family. Spencer… I have been very hard on you recently, but I hope you know that I always love you. I love you, too. Let me hold on to the sonogram for you. I can return it to you when bailey’s absence from your heart is a-a little less painful. Yeah, okay. Thank you. Yeah, you take it. Someone’s got to pull the plug on my attachment to that thing. And like I said, I got the tab. No, no, no. Don’t you dare. Please, allow me. It’s — it’s the least I can do for the chance of getting to know you better. And you…

…mon pre.

A bientt, mon fils. Let’s celebrate. I’m on the a-list of quartermaine invitees. Yeah. Makes me want to dance with joy. At least things worked out for leo. Yeah. You were willing to risk your career because you suspected he was on the autism spectrum. That’s just me, saint austin. I think this is more than you just being a good doctor. Is there a reason why leo’s case was so personal to you? Whoa, wait, you’re a burden to me? Where is that coming from? Nowhere. Just forget I said anything, okay? No, no, no. I’m just tired. That came from somewhere. Come on, brook lynn, don’t shut me out. I’m not. I swear, okay? I’m — I’m just gonna go check on bailey one more time and get to bed. I’ll see you in the morning. Oh, I’m so sorry. Maxie: Oops. – I vote we try the rapids. They have been run before. Once even with success.

[Chuckles]

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Oh, I’m so sorry. Maxie: Oh, no, uh, I’ll get it. It’s my fault entirely. Oh, oh, oh. What have we here? Esme: Hey, camper. One more day until spence’s last hurrah. Getting your blood pumped before we head to the great snowy north? You know, I would be more pumped if his majesty was pulling his weight. But alas, he feels that he’s not experienced enough for exterior work. Now, now, where’s my hard-working worker? He’s inside all warm and cozy with trina. I’m not super keen on the forecast, I see frigid temperatures and the snowy drive in our future. Why is that a problem? I thought you were a ski bunny. Yeah, I kind of lost the taste for it after I broke both of my legs off-piste. Ooh. In skiing parlance, that means — that you’re pompous? I know what

“off-piste” means. I’m a snowboarder, not an idiot. So I better get going. I’ll see you aprs-ski. In skiing parlance, that means while I shred the slopes, you’ll be brewing the cocoa. Let’s get the french onion soup. It’s my favorite on the winter menu. Okay, go ahead. I’m not really hungry. Mom, we came to the restaurant because the cheese is never melty enough when you order from room service. I’m going to have to tell staff about that. And because I hate the thought of you alone in your hotel suite. Why are you the one that had to leave when sonny messed up? To the savoy. To the savoy. Mm. Hey, sonny, what’s up? I want your club. I’m sorry. Maybe we can talk about this tomorrow. I’m in the middle of something. No, no, it’s — it’s important. It’s alright. It’s alright. I know how to occupy myself if you need a moment. No. It’s fine. Sonny, I’d like you to meet my… I’d like you to meet marshall. Marshall, this is sonny corinthos. Can we — can we just go into your office and have a discussion about — I just want to sort this out. Sonny, I’m busy at the moment. I’m afraid your business is going to have to wait. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. I just want the savoy, and I’m not leaving until I get it.

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A sonogram photo. What a miracle of modern technology these things are. Huh. So are congratulations in order again? I’m not pregnant. No, I meant nothing by it. I just thought, a photograph — it’s my daughter, louise. It’s all that I have left of her. Oh, I’m so sorry. Still no word on her whereabouts after all this time? Why don’t you ask your friend peter? Oh, I assure you, peter august is no friend of mine. Really? Prove it. How? Kill him.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, well, now, let me offer an alternative suggestion. How about I offer all my resources to help bring louise home again? Yeah, I would sooner wear socks with sandals. Really? Am I so objectionable that you would turn your nose up at my offer of help?

[ Scoffs ] Your help comes at a cost, and I’ve already paid enough. I’ll get my daughter back myself. Sorry to interrupt our conversation. That was the hospital. I was starting to wonder if you slipped out the back. You think I’d pull an irish goodbye with my boss?

[ Chuckles ] I know what a ditch looks like. I find it impossible to imagine that anyone would ever ditch you. Please, I’m the ditcher, not the ditchee. Okay. I could write a how-to on effective ditch techniques in any situation. Really? You’re an escape artist? And you clearly are not. No. So what happened? How come one measly little question about your private life, has you all silent, sad-sack emo? Hey. Hey, you’re out late. Yes, I am waiting for mom. I can’t seem to drag her away from her desk. Yeah. Good luck. I haven’t seen mom this jazzed since she took on that sex discrimination class action suit against the cigar cartel. Right? I mean, a week ago, her life started to spiral with no direction, and now she has a job and a future. Yeah, I mean, things seem to be looking up for her. Well, yeah, now that I put harmony on notice, nothing is going to hold her back.

[ Knock on door ] Stop the presses. Alexis: Mm. Fortunately, this issue has already gone to the press. I’m just working on a memo for the sports section.

The invader has a sports section? Yeah. We cover the woodchucks. Ah, right the minor league ball team. That’s right. Mm. And that’s it? Well, did you know that there was a professional women’s basketball team? Oh yeah, yeah, the — the pride. Yeah, see, that’s news to me. But it won’t be news to port charles because I’m making sure that they have equal coverage. Well, go, you. I’m glad you’re putting your stamp on the paper. The invader and port charles will be better for it. Well, thank you for the vote of confidence, but I am very supported here. You have a big fan in shawn. It’s not just shawn. I mean, you, too. Aren’t you on the road early tomorrow? Yeah. So? So don’t you have to pack? It’s taken care of. Okay, that’s a first. Well, consider it an early return to your investment in my higher education. Time management is just one skill I’m picking up at pcu. Wow. Well, tell me another so I feel like I’m getting my money’s worth. Close listening. Close listening, mm. As opposed to distance? I don’t get it. Well, it means actively listening to the information being provided by the speaker, including what they don’t say and the questions they don’t answer. Okay, I’m here at the hotel because avery and donna spent nine months without sonny. They need to be with him. It’s still not fair. Let’s make this happen. Sonny, sonny, put your money away. Not until I get the club. Mr. Corinthos, perhaps you didn’t hear curtis. I’m not talking to you. Okay, look, why don’t you have n’neka set you up, okay? And that’ll give me and mr. Corinthos a few minutes. Listen, it’s not going to take more than a few seconds to make this — what do I got to do to make it happen? My club is not for sale. I don’t want to buy your club. You said you wanted — no, I want to rent the club for the night to show carly a good time. I want to get a band and the whole thing. I’ll pay for the staff. You know, I would lose money emptying out my club for two guests. Okay, what did you make last saturday? ‘Cause I’ll double it. Hey, curtis, I was hoping you’d be here tonight. Sonny, good to see you. Okay, this has got to happen this saturday. That doesn’t work for me, okay? I have an act booked and tables paid for. Okay, I’ll refund the band, whatever I need to do. Just tell me. Take the money. You could take the money. Sonny, sonny. It doesn’t work for me, okay? Now, might I suggest another nightclub? Nobody tells me what to do! In my nightclub, i do.

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Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. You know, I suppose I might be convinced to strap on some skis again. Don’t do anything on my account

on- or off-piste. Well, I might as well get used to taking orders from you. I’m going to be at your beck and call at the gallery here soon enough. Making restitution and all. Well, you’re right to worry. Cam takes things easy on you. I, on the other hand, intend to make you work for it. Mm, well, I am up to the challenge. Care to make things interesting? I think that we passed interesting a long time ago. Anyway, I plan to be tough on you but fair. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Wow, I think that was… five minutes? Five minutes of what? That I wasn’t thinking about going to prison. Look, I don’t want to get involved in all the drama. Drama? There’s no drama. Trina and spence are friends, plain and simple. I know. But sometimes it seems like you have a problem with that. The more friends spence has, the better. Besides, I know for a fact that spence isn’t the one trina wants. Look, I don’t want you caught in the crossfire. Sonny loves you, and I know you love him. Loving him doesn’t mean I’m okay with how he’s treating you. Okay, I get that, but no matter what happens between me and sonny, I don’t want you losing someone you’re close with. Mom, I didn’t need to go to college to learn that we can’t always protect ourselves from hurt, but we can be there for each other when we feel it. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to — to yell like that. I was, like… hey, sonny, look, if curtis can’t accommodate you, we could put our heads together. We could find another place that carly’s going to like just as much. Alright, man? Let’s go sit down — don’t touch me! Hey, hey. Don’t touch me. I’m just trying to help. I-I understand that. But you stay out of my business. Okay? Who the hell do you think you are? I’m your friend, sonny. Jason was my friend. You’re just a knock-off, a poor shadow of his brother. And now ja… now jason is under a rock halfway around the world when he should have let you rot in hell. Sonny, sonny, sonny — you’re not my friend, you understand me? Oh no, no, actually, you are my friend. When you were jason, you were my friend because you were a much better man then. You know what you are now? Nothing! Sonny. I’ve got to — get out of my face. Hey, buddy, listen. You got to — you got to, uh… you got to give me this club. Sonny. Just for the — curtis gave you an answer. I’m not talking to you. Look, you guys, sonny, chill. -Honestly — -okay, you got to get him. Curtis, please. If you’re going to do it — okay, okay, sonny, sonny. What? Let’s go. I’m not going anywhere with you. No, do you want to get picked up by the police, sonny? The police? Yeah. Yeah, whatever. Let’s go. I’m sorry about this. What the hell was that? Damned if I know. Hey, mom. Felicia: Hi. Waiting long? Just got here. How was the memorial? It was a typical luke spencer affair, complete with an appearance from helena cassadine. Oh, please tell me she’s not back from the dead again, too. No, it was pre-taped. Ding dong, the witch is still dead. If only we could say the same thing about victor.

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‘S this about harmony? Oh, don’t worry, I nipped it in the bud. Uh-huh. How? Well, I simply sent harmony a message. I said that we appreciated that she helped mom out in prison, but she’s not in prison anymore, so she needs to steer clear. Right. And who’s “we”? I mean, you never asked me this. Did you ask molly? No, but I assume that, of all people, you would not want to sit next to harmony during brunch at mom’s house. So did you do this for me or for mom? Both. Is that okay with you? You butting in on mom’s life on my so-called behalf without my permission? Um, no, sam, I’m not okay with that. Harmony: I know you said you had to work late ’cause you were attending a memorial service. It was anyone you were close to? Actually, yeah. Luke spencer. We had a very unique bond. What brings you by? Like you didn’t see this. Well, I did notice it.What’s in it? Just, you know, a little something to mark the auspicious new beginning, and I’m just hoping maybe it’ll inspire you. Alright, well, one way to find out what’s in it. Oh, my god, please don’t open it now. I don’t want you to pretend you like it if you don’T. I will love it. Thank you, harmony. Ah, it’s just, you know, a little something. If you’re ready to pack it in, you want to go grab a coffee? Well, I can’T. I’m still working. Okay, great. Maybe some other time. I can’T. I really don’t think we can continue this friendship, at least not for now. There are parts of my life that I like to keep to myself. I get that. I’m not super proud of my family, either. I didn’t say I wasn’t proud of my family. Or whatever.

[ Both chuckle ] It’s just — it’s not my favorite topic of conversation. Okay. My father’s been on every most-wanted top-10 list in the world from before I was born till the day he died. And my mother likes to dress up as krampus to petrify small children at christmas markets. Okay, good for them. They’ve achieved notoriety, I think you mean infamy, but go ahead. Well, okay, that’s just the thing, is that my family is the complete opposite. They’re intensely private people. And the one time I did invoke my father’s name it got dragged through the mud, so, yeah, I’m a little protective of them. I get being protective, but from me? I mean, what am I going to do? Call a press conference? Alert the town crier? Probably not. Even so… okay, if you say so. If you don’t trust me, it’s not like you’d be the only one. Hell, sometimes even I don’t trust me. Okay. The reason I have a personal connection with leo’s case is that my brother’s on the spectrum, too. So sonny just came in here and demanded use of the savoy? Pretty much. You know, I’ve never seen him like that. I have, and it’s — it’s not pretty. Drew, uh, heard what he said to you, man. Yeah, so did I. If anyone had spoken to me like that, I’d have to pop them one. Mob boss or not. I’m sorry. Have we met? Oh, my bad. Uh, drew, marshall ashford. Mr. Ashford. Drew cain. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Same here. You okay? Yeah. Hey, uh, I’m going to get a drink. You earned it. Yeah. Let’s get you a seat. Can we get some water here, please? I’m not an invalid. Oh, hey, trust me, I know. So how’d you come to cross the infamous sonny corinthos? What do you know about sonny? Not to cross him. Hey, you know, until now, sonny and I, we’ve been cool. In fact, I was thinking about asking him to take care of your… you know, problem. You will do no such thing. I will not have my son beholden to sonny corinthos. Anything I can do, boss? Yeah, take off, frank. Uh, sonny… should’ve stayed at the club, nina. Go. Nina, what are you doing?

[ Stammers ] You didn’t hear me? I did, yeah. I just don’t feel like it’s prudent to go. Prudent?

[ Laughs ] No one’s going to come to you for wisdom. That’s right. You’re right, because I make terrible choices. But I think we can both say that you nearly bought yourself a world of trouble at the savoy. What’s it to you? You know the answer to that. Does it matter? It does matter. You matter to me, and you’re not acting like yourself. You don’t know me enough to ask me that. Yes. You’re right. I don’t know you. You’ve made that abundantly clear, sonny. But I think I know a manic episode when I see one.

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Victor needs to keep his distance. I’m going to call anna. Why? So she can tell him not to speak to me so politely? I can’t believe you asked him to kill peter. Oh, I wasn’t serious. Okay, so I was, but I knew he wouldn’t go for it. Anyway, where were we? Here. At charlie’S. Right, where everything is fine. Well, I don’t know. You don’t sound fine. Maybe I’m just a little on edge because you seem on high alert to fix things. Such as? Everything in my life. Oh. You have a point. Or maybe it’s just the prospect of going back to pautuck. Okay, I tell you what. I will try to not be overprotective. Thank you. And as far as our trip to pautuck tomorrow, I think that we can prepare for that right here right now. You mean like coordinating footwear that is insulated and comfortable yet also fashionable? No, no, I mean by setting some ground rules so that you don’t feel the pressure. That way, you know, you can go slow or we can stop altogether if it gets to be too much for you. Okay, let me think. Rule number one. Lay off any talk about me and austin. Why? What about you and austin? You know why. Oh. About you two having a soft spot for each other? -Trina’s not into me. -If you say so. I do. We flirted a little in high school, but we were clearly meant to be friends. Because you didn’t want what she wanted? Because it just didn’t work out. Why are you so interested? I’m still getting to know everyone. I just don’t want to step on anybody’s toes. Any more than I already have. Well, here’s an idea — don’T. I’m only asking because, as an outsider, it seems obvious to me. I mean, the way trina behaves around you and josslyn, it’s like there’s this kind of, um, tension or something. Well, there isn’T. Okay, then. You know what? Forget I said anything. I mean, I just want everybody to get along. I mean, what with the five of us about to be cooped up together in a cabin for two days? Guess I’m just too sensitive for my own good. I must sound like a broken record boohoo-ing about going to prison. Well, for someone going to prison, you actually don’t talk about it that much, at least not to me. I didn’t think you’d want to hear it. Maybe I can… I don’t know. Maybe I couldn’t bring myself to tell you about it. Why not? Because you probably think that I have it coming, for one, and because it’s embarrassing. Wait, what? Going to prison? Admitting how scared I am. That I feel like a coward. Well, prison is scary, and I don’t think it’s cowardly to own up to your mistakes. In fact, it’s brave. Thanks. I hope that one day I can feel like that. Right now, I just — I wish that I could go back to being the guy that I was when you first met me. Simple, uncomplicated victor. Well, simple, uncomplicated victor had a habit of asking me to lie to my friends and, oh, yeah, vandalized an art gallery. Yeah. Right. I guess, um… I guess victor wasn’t so hot. Yeah, not so much. But spencer? He’s starting to grow on me. I’ve had enough sonny talk for one night, okay? About the cabin, I’ve been in touch with the management company, and I had the whole place stocked for your arrival. You don’t have to do that. I got it taken care of. I’m sure you do, but I’m your mom. And as amazing as it is that you support me, it’s still my job to take care of you. Since when did you become an expert on mental illness? I never claimed to be an expert, but I do remember a time when phyllis and lenny told me about an incident with you back in nixon falls. Yeah? That’s when phyllis found out that you were bipolar. They got you back on your meds, and you got better. And, sonny, what I am seeing right now looks a lot like what they described. Am I wrong? No, I mean, I don’t know. Are you wrong? Huh? You’re right. You know what you’re right about? You shouldn’t be here right now. Are you off your meds? Did you stop taking them? I’m fixing things. I’m trying to fix my life. The life that you stole from me, remember? I have no intention of interfering with you and carly ever again. Okay, then get out of here now. You got to go. But this isn’t just your house, sonny, and it’s not just your life. There are two little girls that share this house with you that might be afraid of how their father is behaving. Are Y… nina… …are you saying I’m going to hurt my child, my two little girls? You can’t trust me with my little girls? I trust you. I trust you with my life. It’s the bipolar disorder. I don’t trust that.

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I have things under control, nina. I don’t believe you. It’s none of your business, and I’m not going to tell you again. Okay. Okay. You don’t have to tell me again. Then why don’t you — why don’t you tell carly? No, no. I’ll call her. I’ll call her right now. If I don’t know how to deal with you when you’re like this, then I’m sure carly will. So, sonny, you have to make a choice. What? It’s either me or carly. Okay, so the house is fully stocked, but your gear is up to you. Mm-hmm. You have all your hats and gloves and everything? Yes and yes. Okay, phone charger? Snow tires on the car? Check. Check. Contraception? Are you okay with mom hanging out with harmony, the woman who drugged you? Okay, I know what she did. I also know that she testified against shiloh. She’s trying to rebuild her life. Like I am. And the last thing I want to do is be the reason that our mother can’t be friends with someone who’s been good for her. So you’re telling me you’re okay with mom being friends with harmony? I don’t know. But if it’s a problem, I will deal with it. You don’t need to take it upon yourself to do it for me or mom. Let she who is without mess sweep the first broom. Wait, what? Are you saying I’m messy? I know that sam said that she would be okay with it, but I really don’t think kristina will be. You know, no, it’s okay. Honestly. I always understood and accepted that, you know, we couldn’t have a friendship if it was going to cause any difficulty with your daughters. I still will talk to her because, who knows, maybe she will be okay with it. Well, I mean, we all know how kristina feels about me, and, honestly, I wouldn’t want to, you know, put her in a position where she had to swallow her feelings for your sake. Have you met my middle child? She doesn’t swallow her feelings for my sake. Yeah, but, you know, that was before you went to prison and she’s probably just so grateful that you’re back and she’ll just put up with anything, which isn’t really fair to kristina, is it? Not really fair to anybody. No, but, you know, you’re a mom. I am a mom, and my kids come first, so I will look out for what’s best for her. I’m sorry this didn’t work out. Mm. But I’m not sorry that I got to know you. Back at you. Absolutely. You know, it’s funny. All I wanted to do is make amends for my mistakes, and I didn’t think I’d get a friendship out of it. And even for a short while, it was… it’s all gravy. Take care, alexis. Your brother’s on the spectrum. Is that a big deal? No. I mean, it depends on the company. Not everybody gets it. And I can try and help people out, teach, enlighten, whatever the word for that is, but my brother is a real person. He’s not a visual aid. And he has his right to privacy, he has a right to live his life, and his story is not my story to tell. You know what I mean? Yeah, but couldn’t you do the teaching and leave your brother’s name out of it? Neurodiversity and neurodivergence awareness is incredibly important work. Agreed, and I can walk the walk when I have to. Like with leo. Well, leo is technically family. And he and ned and olivia could really benefit from your lived experience. They don’t need to know how you come by it. You’re right. Maybe. But it’s private. Well, there’s private and there’s secret.

[ Chuckles ] What’s secret is misunderstood, stigmatized. Please forgive me for saying this because I don’t think this is how you feel, but generally, secret is often indicative of shame. Agreed. Yeah, no, you’re not wrong about that. But I don’t feel any shame when it comes to my brother. None at all. Not embarrassed. Hardly. He’s my brother. I just see him. Let me ask you. If there was a complicated medical situation, if that presented in your family, would you be open about it? Wouldn’t you hesitate? Dr. Westbourne, I do believe it’s your turn to open up. Dr. Gatlin-holt, might I have a word? About what? A simple medical question regarding the ins and outs of a sonogram.

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What part of my life is so messy? I didn’t say it was messy. I was just saying — no, but you implied it.

[ Sighs ] Okay, fine. Did it ever occur to you that you dating dante might be a little, I don’t know, eyebrow-raising? Why? ‘Cause he’s a cop? Because you’re my sister and he’s my brother. Well, do you have a problem with it? What if I did? Then I would like for you to say something to me. Do you? I don’T. Okay, then why are we having this conversation? Because if I did have a problem with it, I hope I would have kept it to myself. My point is it’s your life, not mine. So I don’t get a say. Capiche? Capiche. But for the record, I think you make a very cute couple. Harmony: Alexis, congratulations

on taking the reins

of your own life again,

and thank you for taking me

along for the ride.

Your friend, harmony. Cameron: Hey, spencer, did you fill up the ketchup bottles like I asked? I’m sure that our customers can make do with half-full ketchup bottles. Mm. So what were you up to while I was working outside? Okay, cool, so your little hangout sesh with trina will count as your break. Now, the ketchup bottles. Can you believe that guy? Hey. You okay? Yeah. Yeah, I was just thinking about the trip. I better get going. You still want to go, right? Of course. And you’re sure you’re going to be okay being there? With spencer and esme? And me and josslyn? Yeah, I’ll be fine. Okay. Great. I’m just checking. Uh, headed home? Yeah. See you tomorrow then. Can’t wait. I’m going to hit the drugstore for a last-minute run before we meet up. Need anything? Thanks, but no. I have everything I need. Cool. Open lines of communication, remember? Yes, well, there’s open and then there’s whatever this is. We’ve always been able to tell each other everything. So? So… I am being careful and responsible. Good. I love you. I love you, too. Can’t leave unless I know that someone who cares about you is close by or here, so I can call — what, call michael… no. …Or dante? Because I’m not sure that michael will return my call. Or anyone else? Sonny, just give me a name, and I’ll get out of your hair. Fine, carly. Stop. No, I’ve caused too much trouble to her already. Then who? You can stay, you can — or go. It doesn’t make a difference to me. Just stay — stay out of my way, nina. I’m assuming you mean well. Of course I do. But I decide who I associate with, and I don’t take kindly to being told what to do in my own nightclub. You know what, curtis? You’re going to do what you’re going to do. But don’t do it on my account. You get in bed with sonny corinthos, I got to walk. Your dad seems like a decent guy. If you say so.

[ Chuckles ] So let’s talk about sonny. And you. What’s left to say? Yes, actually, I just stopped in for a little nightcap. How fortuitous to bump into you here. Not really. We’re both a little tied up. Actually, I have an early day tomorrow. Really? Are you sure? I have an early day every day, so, yeah. Enjoy your nightcap. Regards to your mother. Go to hell. Oh, pity dr. Westbourne had to leave. Still, this really won’t take any time. I just want to draw on your considerable medical expertise. You see, doctor, I found this sonogram in the street. I very much afraid it’s missing, and, um, well, as you can see, it’s torn, and so all the identifying information is gone. No, it’s not. You see that right there? That’s the patient I.D. Number. Wow. I would much rather talk about anything else. So if you feel the need to sing austin’s praises… okay, I’ll zip it. Thank you. Can I just tell you how much I like him? Oh, mom, look, we’re not going to pautuck for a day of antiquing or to check out the scenery. We’re revisiting a crime scene. Okay. I promise I’ll stay on task. I talked to lucy, and she said she has a very good feeling about tomorrow. Wait, she does? Yeah, she said it would be pivotal. And you know when lucy has a good feeling about something, she’s usually spot on. Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. Okay, that’s good. What did she say? That one way or another, louise starts her journey back to port charles tomorrow. Victor: Huh. You mean, by using this number, I can return the sonogram to the right patient? Mm-hmm. That number is there in case the patient information goes missing or is obscured, as this has done. I can take it to G.H. And match it up, make sure it gets to the right person. No, that’s — that’s okay. I, um — I found this. I-I’d like to see it through. I really think it’s more appropriate if I do it. No. I’ll make sure it goes where it needs to go. Really, there’s no need to worry. I promise I’ll do right by all concerned. Just imagine mixing up one baby with another.

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 Hello, friend. Oh, curtis. I didn’t know you were going to be here. Yeah, kevin called and explained that he had a patient emergency. Yes, yes, he did, and we talked about it and I’m fine with it. I don’t doubt. But I know memorials can be hard, so I just wanted you to know that, uh… you know, I’ll be here for you, assuming you don’t object. Oh, no, not at all. I mean, I’m fine to do this solo, but, um… I’d much rather do it with a friend at my side. Hey. Hey. Phyllis and I, we’re gonna have a-a shot in memory of luke. You want to join us? Uh, no. I’m good, thanks. You sure? Yeah. What are you — you keeping tabs on me, or what? No, I saw frank outside. Figured you were in here. Look, I know how important luke was to you. He was important to me, too. He was lulu’s dad. Ahh. You know what? Um… I know you can’t be with lulu because she’s in a coma, but I can be with carly, so I think we should be together when we…say goodbye to her uncle luke. Hi, honey. Oh, look at you. I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t bring myself to wear black. Oh. Luke would hate that. He would. Thanks for meeting me ’cause I don’t think I could — I couldn’t get through this memorial without you by my side. I was just sitting here thinking about uncle luke, and, um… …how he always called me “caroline.” He insisted on it, and not because he was trying to make fun of me. It was a reminder that he knew exactly who I am, and to never forget where I came from. I’m sorry. My gosh, it’s — you know, how are you? Luke was your big brother. Well, I’m a little wobbly. But just like when aunt ruby died, we will get through this together. That’s right. I hate that lucas has to work. He should be here. You named him after luke. Yeah, well, I think your brother hasn’t quite gotten over losing wiley, and I think working is easier for him than facing his family. Yeah, but we need him, too. You know I need you by my side. But something tells me that my bright, beautiful, incredibly brave daughter might need me even more. More than you know, mom. More than you know. Laura, hello. Felicia, anna, hi. Hi. Thank you, sweetheart. Thank you, thank you. Anna: Oh, this is lovely. Lovely setup, laura. It’s very — very luke. Ah, you should really be saying that to tracy quartermaine. This is her event. I’m just here to pay my respects and to see my friends. Okay. I keep half expecting luke to just show up. You know?

[ Chuckles ] The man was a legend. Yes. In so many ways. Well, thank you both for coming. Please, help yourself to a drink. I don’t know where tracy is right now. Okay. Thank you. Mm-hmm. Okay, sounds good. Hey, mother. How are you? I’m better now that you’re here. I was so sorry to hear about luke. Thank you, ava. Have you talked to lucky and ethan? Are they gonna make it? Unfortunately, they’re not. There was an outbreak of cholera in the village where lucky is volunteering, so for him to come home, he would have to quarantine in africa for two weeks. But tracy is having another memorial in amsterdam in a few weeks, so actually, ethan and lucky will both be at that. That’ll be nice for lucky and ethan to have each other, just like I’m here for you now. Thank you, sweetheart. Hello, grandmother. Spencer. How are you? Oh, I’m happy to see you. Esme sends her sympathies. She’s interning at spring ridge tonight, but I’m here for you. Thank you so much. Well said, spencer. Tonight, we are indeed all one family, despite our differences. Oh, luke. In life, he always cast a-a large shadow. To die in such a random accident just doesn’t have the sense of poetic beauty one would have expected of him. Get out of here, victor. And take your burly doberman with. Oh, johann isn’t here only for me. He’s here for all of us. Luke may be dead, but he has a long list of enemies, and they are all still very much alive. Tracy? Is that what I think it is? Yeah. Luke. I know you want to be with carly. And I know it’s hard, but she has asked for space. You — you have to respect that. Carly moved out. How much time does she need? Luke is her uncle, my old-time friend, and you know what? We should be together. We lost, what, almost a year of our lives? We can’t get that time back. What do you think luke would do to just have a couple seconds of that time back? I’m not wasting any more time.

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Tracy, are you okay? Would you like me to call ned?

[ Scoffs ] You don’t think I’m capable of calling my son myself? And why wouldn’t I be okay? I’m holding luke in a jar. Everything is peachy keen in my life. I’ll see you inside. Wait. Alexis, I’m sorry. I — I didn’t mean to snap at you. You’re having a hard time. I understand. Do you? Because I wouldn’T. Not after what I did to you. You know you don’t belong here, victor. And luke would be the first to tell you that, so get out. Alas, luke is silent and likely to remain so. I’m sure mac would be happy to send a patrol car over to have you removed from the boat. Calling the police commissioner? Isn’t that a bit of an overreach? Not when it’s my husband. Curtis: Ask yourself, victor, do you really want to escalate? The time to tap out is before things get broken. Uncle victor, a gentleman shouldn’t stay when he’s been asked to leave. Oh, spencer. You are so right. Johann, we’re leaving. Oh, uh… do give luke my best. Hopefully, you can tell him yourself, in person. The sooner, the better.

[ Chuckles ] You know, so much of my history with luke, it’s so dark. You know our story. Our dad was an alcoholic, beat my mother. And then when mama died, luke and I, we just took off. We went to florida to be with dad’s sister, aunt ruby. Oh, I loved that woman. She did the best she could. But honestly, luke and I raised each other as much as she did. And then when I came back to port charles and luke followed me — you know, it was like a second chance for us to make something of ourselves. And you did it. A nursing degree, a career, a family. You should be so proud of yourself. I’m extremely proud of you, mom. Thank you, honey. But if I managed to survive, maybe even thrive here, it was because I always knew that my big brother had my back. You know, I was the one who recruited luke to come back to port charles. Now, granted, my plan to break up scotty and laura so I could have scotty all to myself…

[ Laughs ] …Wasn’t exactly noble, but I called luke to come and help me and he came running, just like he always did. And I don’t know what I’m gonna do next time I need luke’s help. Hey. You’re gonna call me. Look at me. You’re gonna call me or lucas or josslyn or michael, and we’re gonna come running. Okay. That’s a two-way street, you know? I know. And I got the rest of my life to grieve for my big brother. Meanwhile…my daughter is living in a hotel, trying to figure out how to save her marriage. Carly, talk to me. Well, that’s the thing, mom. I don’t know if there’s a marriage left to save. You may have lost time while you were in nixon falls, but you were not alone. Nina is not the problem. She is to carly. Why? She — come o– you’ve got to see that. You’ve got to see that. She’s got to know that it’s over between you and nina, and the fact that you got on that witness stand and said that you weren’t a victim, that doesn’t help things. It is over for me and nina. Okay. What do I have to do to prove to carly so she can give me a chance? Scott, what are we doing here? We left the courthouse and the idea was to go to the haunted star for luke’s memorial. Yeah, well, you know what? You got an invitation. I’m gonna have to crash that thing, so I’m gonna need a couple of cocktails to do that. And if anybody’s boohooing over luke, I won’t care. Look, if you ever loved laura, I strongly advise against it. Yeah, I know you hated the guy, and you probably had your reasons, but come on, let’s just go. You know, if life was a horse race, it’d be neck and neck as to who I hate more — luke spencer or sonny corinthos. Well, guess what. You win by a photo finish.

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I don’t know I-if you know or not, but I own this bar, and nobody comes in here and insults luke spencer. Hey, uh, robert, I got an idea. Why don’t you take scott here to the memorial? Hey, that’s sounds good to me. Come on, bud. Let’s go. I’m not going anywhere until I have a couple of drinks, so why don’t you take daddy here and vamoose?

[ Laughs ] Yeah. Go ahead. You go ahead and go without me.

[ Chuckles ] Hey. Yeah? You sure about that? Yeah, you — uh, laura — you should be with laura. I know. I want to be there for laura, but hey, hey. Remember, this is about luke, okay? Yeah. Yeah. You know what, phyllis? Why don’t you give these two… gentlemen, uh, whatever they want to drink, on my tab. I don’t think so. We buy our own drinks. You thought you scored a touchdown at the hearing for nina, didn’t you? Come on, scott, don’T. Let’s — let’s go. Let’s go to the metro court. I’ll, uh — I’ll buy the drinks, eh? You know, I-I kind of feel bad for carly, you know? But if — if somebody asked me if it made my day that you got caught stepping out on your wife… don’t put your finger on me….you know what I’d say? I’d say that’s a big fat “yes.” And what are you gonna do? I said, don’t put your finger on me like that.What are you gonna do? What are you gonna do? What am I gonna do? What are you gonna do? Come on. Are you and sonny really at a point of no return? I don’t know. I don’t know. I-I mean, the man who disappeared over a year ago is not the man who came back to me. Well, losing his memory and — and living as another man was bound to change sonny. I get that, mom. I do, but in the past, even after sonny and i would have a knock-down, drag-out fight, I never doubted that sonny loved me. And now you do? Yeah. I mean, sonny refuses to acknowledge that what nina did to us was awful. He refuses to acknowledge the damage and the hell she put me and my family through for her own selfish reasons. Sonny claims that I come first in his life, and I told him the way he could prove that to me was to kick nina to the curb. And he won’t do it. I don’t know. Maybe he can’t do it. And that’s a deal breaker for me. I mean, if sonny can’t put me and my family first, then all of his promises mean nothing. With victor mercifully gone, we can focus on the celebration of luke’s life. Yes. You really are shameless. You’ll use anything, even luke’s death, to try to make yourself out to be the good guy. Spencer, can we drop this, please, for one night? Laura, I’m gonna do you a favor and I’m gonna take these two guys out of here. I don’t want to go anywhere with him. Let’s go. Let’s go. Too bad. Are you okay? Honestly, I — I could use some fresh air. Well, luckily we’re on a boat, a boat with several decks to choose from. Let’s go. Mm. I feel like, uh, luke would have enjoyed all this chaos. Oh, yes. 100%. The only thing he would have loved more is if somebody would have punched victor cassadine in his smug face. Ooh, I was so close. I really just…

[ Chuckles ] Robert: Okay, look. Emotions are running rather high at the moment. Let’s all go to our respective corners. He’s right. Aren’t you all honoring someone’s memory tonight? You know what, phyllis? You’re absolutely right. In memory of luke, I’m gonna teach scotty a lesson. Alright, then shut up and fight. Is there a problem here, mr. Corinthos? Oh, oh. There it is. Same old story. The stooge does all the fighting for you, chicken. Back off. It’s about time I teach this guy a lesson. Hey, hey. Hey, you two, now listen. I am the D.A. Yeah? You don’t want to be doing this in front of me. Then get lost. Phyllis: Sonny. I’m asking you as my friend, please stop this now. Oh, wow. Look what we’ve just walked into. Oh, man. The cassadines. Just what we need. It’s the mob boss vs. The ambulance chaser. Oh, it’s too bad luke spencer isn’t here. He was just crass enough to enjoy this kind of thing. Who are you calling crass? Who are you calling an ambulance chaser? Hey, baldwin. What do you say? I think I hate him more than I hate you. I’m in. Alright, it’s time you two were taught a lesson. Gentlemen, stop it now!

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Guys! Guys! Sonny corinthos!

[ Grunts ] Better? Definitely. Life sure has a lot of twists and turns, doesn’t it? Oh. Tell me about it. You know, luke and I were quite a team. He was a part of me, and I was a part of him. Must have been hard to let him go. Oh, well, he’s been gone for a long time. You know, not all at once. It was in stages. First we got separated, then we got divorced, and then he fell in love with tracy. And then I met kevin, thank god.

[ Sighs ] I mostly feel sad about the grandkids, you know? The only way they’ll know luke is from pictures and stories. And some of those stories will be true. Get in there, both of you. You know, I resent being treated like a wayward adolescent.

[ Sighs ] They don’t act like one, okay? You don’t get to tell me what to do, ava. Enough! Can you please, both of you, just set aside your differences for one night and think about somebody else?! You’re right. I should be focused on my mother, not me. With all due respect to grandmother’s loss, luke spencer was a grifter. He was a glorified con man. Luke spencer came from nothing and he made something of himself. People loved him, respected him, admired him. You came from everything. You have everything handed to you on a silver platter, and you throw it all away! Hey, where is everybody? Did I miss it? Oh, no. People just needed some time alone. They’re just walking around the boat. The memorial will start soon. Oh, okay. Good. And since we’re all here to remember luke, we should expect the unexpected, I think. Mm-hmm.[ Glass shatters ] What is that? I don’t know. Look, alexis, I know that if you had chosen to testify against me, I would be headed to trial and, quite possibly, to a stay at pentonville. And because you didn’t, I’m a free woman, and I get to come here and bid farewell. I did what I did for luke, because I know that he was better off with you than without you. I also did it for me, and I did it for you, because everyone deserves a second chance. Thank you. You’re welcome. Now, how about we go in there and get the party started? Oh, god. How do I sum up a life as complicated as luke’s? You can’T. But if you don’t do it, someone else will. I understand that lucy may be making an appearance, and she has a 42-page speech prepared. Oh, god. What are we waiting for? You want some?! Come on! Are you happy now? Yeah. I’m — I’m — I definitely feel better, yeah. Scott: So do I. So do I. Yeah, well… that’s what I get for trying to mediate. You got a hell of a right cross there, sonny. All the years of boxing. You did pretty good yourself. Yeah, thanks. Which one of you is gonna pay for the damages? Phyllis, I own the bar. I’ll make up the cost. No, no, no. I got this. I insist. I’ll pay for everything. No, you’re not, cassadine. I’ll pay. Oh, really? I heard you were as tight as a bad oyster with your money. Hey, everyone. Have we all forgotten there’s a memorial to attend? Frank? Let’s go. Hey, johann. Nice work. Looks like all those hours at the gym are paying off. You got a nice, fat bonus coming to you. Sonny: Look at victor laughing. I should have smacked him when I was — I’m gonna smack him right now. Hey! Enough. Carly is waiting. Yeah, carly’s waiting. Can’t disappoint carly. Never.

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I wonder if we’ve missed something. Tracy, there you are. Hope I didn’t keep anybody waiting. Well, I guess we should get started. C-can — can you wait a minute? Why? Is someone trying to send us a message? Who brought in the giant tv? I don’t know. I didn’t order it. Well, it’s just, we heard a crash, and when we went to investigate, there was an envelope, and inside it was this flash drive along with a note. And all it said was, “play me.” Maybe lucky sent a video message from africa? He didn’t mention anything about that to me on the phone. Besides, he’s in a very rural area. I don’t think so. My money’s on luke. He always did want to have the last word. Yeah. I wonder if he had an inkling that this day was going to come sooner rather than later. So what do you want to do, tracy? This is your event. Well, if it’s from luke, I want to hear it.

Well [Chuckles]

We meet again. Oh, my god. Helena. Hey, robert. Do I look presentable? Uh, why would you start today?

[ Sonny chuckles ] Um, let’s go on board

the haunted star. You know what? Uh, I’m gonna wait for carly. Okay. Baldwin, you in? No, I don’t think so. I was at the luke and laura wedding. Yeah, I remember. Yeah, I caught that bouquet and got a black eye then, too.

[ Sighs ] See you on board. Alright.

D-did I surprise you all?

[ Chuckles ] It’s just like my grandmother to upstage a man at his own memorial.

If you are seeing me now,

it’s because I went first,

and luke spencer has finally

done the world a favor

by following me

into the great beyond. God, I hate that woman. Mm.

Oh, you’ll pardon me

if I gloat,

but I always told luke that

I would have the last word.

[ Chuckles ]

And now…

I am going to have it. Here she goes.

I always considered

luke a parvenu.

And since I’m sure

that none of you there

is familiar with that word,

let me explain.

A par-ven-u

is someone who has suddenly

reached a level of

unaccustomed power and wealth,

but has not yet gained

the prestige and dignity

associated with it.

[ Scoffs ]

Luke was a

cheap, tawdry rhinestone,

even though he fancied himself

a diamond in the rough.

Oh, the truth is,

luke spencer was always

destined to lose in the end.

But — thank you. Oh. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have heard enough out of that woman to last me a lifetime. Hear, hear. Yeah. Thank you. Carly,

let’s go.We’re already late. Why don’t you go ahead in? I-I’ll meet you in there. Are you sure? I’m sure, yeah. It’s okay. Okay. Um, I know I’m not your mother’s favorite person at the moment, but you’re here. I’m here. That’s all that matters, so… why don’t we go say goodbye to your uncle and my friend? Why don’t you go get in the car? Are you ready? What the hell happened to your hand? Luke happened.

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You’re gonna have to go to G.H. After luke’s memorial and make sure you didn’t break any bones in your hand. No, it’s fine. It’s fine. I mean, you know what? The night wasn’t a total loss. Do you know why? Why? Believe it or not, scotty and I teamed up and ripped victor a new one. But let’s forget about that. We’re here for luke. Thank you all for coming to honor a man that we all loved. Well, I guess some of us loved him, and… some of us maybe hated him. But I — I bet that

[Clears throat] Most of us probably did both. And it doesn’t matter what we thought of him, the truth is that… …we’re never gonna forget him. So, a bit of business. Um, luke made me promise if this day ever came, that nobody… would call him a hero, or even a good guy, for that matter. No danger of that. So he was just luke — a walking, talking contradiction. He was cruel, and then he would turn around and dazzle you with his kindness. He was cunning, and yet caring. He was generous at the same time as impossibly, impossibly selfish. He brought out the best and the worst in all of us. And I think, ultimately, I think he changed us, every one of us… …forever.

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Ahh. Well, luke, I hope you’re enjoying yourself over there at your beloved haunted star. All the people singing your praise, including my wife that you stole from me 40 years ago. Eh.

[ Groans ] But, spencer, you’re dead and gone. I’m still standing. So you lose, you son of a bitch. Well, luke, I did it. I got through the speech. I think they appreciated it. Now it’s just you and me. I have no words. Well, so long, luke spencer. What… oh. [ Sighs ] Hey, laura? Hi. I know it’s not the right time, but I, uh — I got some, uh — I got an update on the warning that cyrus gave you. Okay, we’ll talk later. Alright. Honey? Are you sure you don’t want to join us? Oh, avery and donna have really been looking forward to their sleepover with you. I don’t want to crash the party. Okay. It’ll be lovely to be surrounded by all of that youth and joy. And maybe I won’t miss my big brother so much. I’m gonna go. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Curtis, thank you so much for coming. I could hang out a little longer, if you’d like. No, you’ve got a club to run, and I have a life to get on with. I just want you to know that I’m here whenever you need me. Thank you. I know you are. Well, this was a fitting send-off for luke, don’t you think? I mean, the man was a rogue and a rascal. You know I do have a soft spot for rascals. I can’t stop thinking about the way victor left. I mean, he was so angry, even hurt. And you know what they say — a wounded tiger’s twice as dangerous. Sonny and scott fought on the same side? Who would have ever thought?

[ Chuckles ] Well, I guess they hated victor cassadine more than they hated each other. Good point. Up she goes! Well, if you won’t let me pay for the damage, at least let me offer you a more conventional transaction. Give me a bottle of your top-shelf napoleon brandy, please. Oh, and, uh, a couple of glasses. That’ll be $55. Mm-hmm. There we go. $100. Keep the change. Part of my apology. Well, here’s to you, luke spencer, champion of port charles. I should just tell you, the good people of your fair city are in for a big surprise. Cheers. Hey, scotty. Whoa. What happened to you? I caught the bouquet. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but do you need a ride home?

[ Chuckles ] I can be the designated driver. I deserved that. Uh, actually, there’s one thing I have to do first. Laura? Tracy. Very, very moving speech. Um, I have something that… was a keepsake of luke’s that I think really belongs to you. If that’s the ice princess, I want no part of that thing.

The ice princess? The actual cassadine diamond? That thing has never done anyone any good. Please throw it in the sea when you scatter luke’s ashes. Yeah, I can’t do that. Hey, are you disappointed? I wouldn’t mind seeing it. Maybe holding it, just once. No. Trust me, that thing never did anybody any good. I won’t argue with you, grandmother, not tonight of all nights. Thank you for being here tonight. I know that you would rather be with your friends, but — no, of course. I-I wanted to be here for you. I knew that tonight was going to be difficult for you. Once all of this bad stuff is over, I hope that I can make you proud of me. I’m proud of you now. Oh, boy. Let’s go home, okay? Goodbye, my love. Jennifer smith?

[ Sighs ] Luke… are you out there? Be ready for whatever life throws your way.

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