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This feels a little too familiar. Well… Turnabout’s fair play. Well, it was about a year ago when you accused me of playing God with Willow’s life… because I had hidden the fact that Nina was Willow’s mother. I was terrified, and I was desperate. I never should have said what I said. No, no, no, don’t do that. Don’t do that. You accused me of making a very crucial decision without considering the consequences for anyone. And you were right. [ Hushed ] Finally. [ Normal voice ] Yeah, and now, I kept the truth about Nina being the SEC informant to myself, knowing that information would affect you and Drew and Willow and so many others, but I should have — I should have seen this blowing up, I — I didn’t. Yeah, well, when we’re protecting our family, we can all have tunnel vision. Come on, Mom. I mean, just say it — I chose Dad’s happiness over yours. And I’m also a giant hypocrite. [ Sighs ] Are you tired or just full? [ Chuckles ] Content. Mm. This was really nice and long overdue. That’s on me. Mm. I realize you have a lot on your plate right now. [ Cellphone chimes ] And so do I. A Deputy Mayor’s work is never finished. Mm. Something like that. I’m glad your new role is fulfilling, but I hope you’re leaving room for a personal life. Are you asking about my love life? More like hoping you’ll have time to babysit, because if everything went according to plan, your grandchild was conceived today. [ Chuckles ] [ Knock on door ] Greetings, stranger. Remember me? Blaze. What are you doing here? I thought you had another out-of-town stop on your tour. I did, but then a blizzard knocked out the power at the venue. So if you don’t have any plans tonight, how about it? Can you come out and play? [ Chuckles ]

Hi, Drew. Anna. Scotch, neat. Make it a double. Oh. Tough day at the office? Tough decade. And every time I think it’s taking a turn for the better, the universe just kind of shuts that down. I’m sorry. No, I’m… I’m sorry. You’re sitting here, you’re having a drink, you’re enjoying your book, and I just lay that on you and bring you down. Can I get another one here, please, on me? It’s okay. You didn’t bring me down. Kind of just made me realize how much I relate to everything you just said. Wake up. I need your help. Esme? Yes, obviously. What are you doing here? Well, I had nowhere else to go. Why? Wha– what’s the matter? Well, my baby’s gone. He’s been kidnapped by his own father.

Kristina underwent intrauterine insemination today. Oh, wow. Congratulations. Thank you. I’ll be praying the procedure was successful. You and me both. Yeah, I can’t believe that it’s — it’s finally going to happen, even though we didn’t get here the way I thought we would, because in no world did I think that Kristina would be our surrogate, much less our egg donor. Yeah, I know it took some time to get comfortable with that. It did, until I sat down with Kristina, just the two of us, and we talked it all out. I got a real understanding of her thoughts and her feelings about the whole thing. Kristina is as prepared as she can be emotionally and physically, which is more than some people can say, right? Absolutely. Then why are you so quiet? You’re not weighing in nearly as much as Molly’s mother. Are you — are you comfortable with Kristina being our surrogate? It’s not up to me. I know. But I’m asking… what do you really think? I was actually just — I was planning on having an easy night in tonight. Well, that sounds a lot better than anything thrown together by someone who just showed up at your door. Um, any chance you feel like having some company? Um, sure. Yeah, yeah. Come on in. I’m not a great chef or anything, but I was gonna make some pasta. I’m happy to — Oh, look, you don’t have to entertain or play hostess. I was excited about seeing you, and I totally forgot common courtesy. I should have called first, I apologize. No, it’s okay. No, it’s not. But in my defense, it hasn’t been the easiest to get you on the phone lately. Yeah. No, I know, I just — I’ve, um — I’ve been really busy. Yeah, you’ve got a lot going on. I know that. Yeah. But can I ask you a question? Okay. Why does it feel like you’ve started pulling away? I went to Laura’s apartment to pick up Ace, and Spencer was there, and he told me that he wanted to talk, and I should have realized what he was doing. I should have realized he was just stalling me, but… I’m not sure I understand. Yeah, well, understand this — while I was in a courtroom because of some stupid broken window at Wyndemere, he was conspiring with his father to steal my baby. This doesn’t sound like Spencer. Yes, yes, it does. Look, you don’t know the real Spencer or the real Nikolas. Well, what did the police say? Well, I haven’t called the police because Spencer told me that if I called the cops, then he would have my old charges reinstated against me. Well, that’s not Spencer’s call. Well, he’ll convince the DA. I don’t know how. As I understand it, you could easily sway a jury based on your memory loss. So how could Spencer hold that against you? Has something changed? I knew I couldn’t cut off Nina completely because Willow would be suspicious, so… I thought containing Nina would mitigate the damage. Blackmail for the greater good? You know, if that makes me a hypocrite, so be it. I’ve been called worse. I think that makes you your mother’s son. [ Sighs ] Come on. No one knows why you did the things you did better than me. Although I can’t pretend that it doesn’t hurt that you knew what Nina had done and you still kept it all to yourself. No, no — because I thought I was lessening the hurt by keeping quiet. How? For Willow, mostly. And my dad, he — he seemed happy in his marriage, and you and Drew seemed like you were moving on, and… That’s all true, but you forgot the lesson we both learned about keeping secrets last year. Even with the best of intentions, keeping things buried have unintended consequences. Yeah, and nothing ever stays buried. I’ve been really busy with — um, you know, with my youth center and everything with my sister and work. Okay, you’ve got a lot going on. Yeah. So you’ve said. Kristina, come on. I’ve obviously done something to hurt your feelings, and I never want to do that, so help me. I pulled away because you pulled away. When? At Rice Plaza. We were, uh… talking about our family traditions, and… Well, okay, yeah. So you said your presents a year ago were a pepper spray holster and free legal advice. Yeah, among other things, but… we were, uh… our hands sort of… found each other, and, uh… it was really nice. Then Brook Lynn and Chase came, and you literally dropped my hand like it was on fire. I didn’t realize I did that. Well, you did. Look, I know there’s certain things that you haven’t shared with your family… but I just… Look, that hurt. [ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. Thank you. Do you think that maybe part of that is because you are not out to your family, and so…? Look, I’m not used to public displays of affection, okay? I never have been. My performance life is in the public eye. I share so much of myself with my music. I just — I want to keep my private life for me. No, I get that, I do, I — I understand that your life is more complicated than mine that way, and that’s fine, but when I like someone, I like to show it, and I like when they do, too. I’d love to be more like you, but old habits die hard. It may take a bit before I’m comfortable being as public as you are. Can you be a little patient? I don’t know. After everything you and Molly went through, I got the impression you both wanted to take a break to process and regroup before you tried again. We both thought that waiting was the best option, but once Kristina volunteered to be our surrogate, Molly and I agreed that it wouldn’t be fair to ask Kristina to put her life on hold for us indefinitely. Besides, is there ever really a right time to have a child? If you wait for everything to be perfect, you’ll wait forever, right? Well, I can’t answer that. Is this the right decision? I’ll answer your question with one of my own. Would my opinion change your mind? No. Okay, well, if it wasn’t clear, how your child comes into this world will never change how much I love them. Got it? Got it. And I do love that you value my opinion, and I appreciate how thoughtful you are with every aspect of your life. Now, if you ever truly feel you need my take on something, I’ll give it to you, but from where I’m sitting, you’re doing just fine determining your own destiny, and I couldn’t be prouder. And a part of me wishes I’d never gone looking for the truth. Oh, come on, would you really be happier not knowing while Nina was settling in to her happily ever after with your dad, getting closer to Willow after everything she’s done? Come on. You’re right, you’re right, you’re right. Yeah, I needed to know. I just regret the way I handled the information. And to top it all off, I hurt the two most important women in my life. I’ll survive. Yeah, Mom, you deserve better. Especially from me. I mean, you’ve always had my back. No matter how many times I’ve screwed up, I always knew you loved me unconditionally. Yeah. That’ll never change. Well, even if the man that you love doesn’t feel the same way? I just feel like a stranger to myself lately. Angry… but impulsive? Yeah. How did you know? Well, I feel the same, you know. I guess a lot’s happened to us both since Greenland, huh? I heard. I heard it — I heard about your house being burned down, and — and I heard about… about the other incident. You know, Drew, this — this life I’ve chosen… I’ve seen a lot of terrible things… some of which I’ve been responsible for myself.

But… shooting that young girl… Charlotte… that was the worst moment of my life. Must have been devastating. Yeah. I don’t have words. I really don’t. [ Exhales sharply ] I’ve just been cycling through so many different emotions, you know? That is — is exhausting, isn’t it? Oh, it is. It’s exhausting. And then when you think about the people that you believe that you know the best, and then you find out that they are unrecognizable, just… that hurts. And it makes you feel so naive and stupid. And very, very sad. But I think mostly what I feel right now is anger. Oh… I don’t remember the last time I saw Drew lose his cool like that. Yeah, that doesn’t happen a lot. Hey, Mom, I’m sorry I put you in such a tough position. Oh, come on. I mean, Drew’s mad, but it’s not all about you. You know, he’s — he’s struggling. You know, he’s going through a lot since he got attacked in Pentonville, so… Yeah. Well, no one ever comes out of Pentonville the same person they were when they went in. But you know, he’ll — he’ll move past it, you know, with some honesty and support, maybe talking to somebody. He’ll be able to move past what happened to him in Pentonville. Yeah, yeah. I mean, of course it might take a little time, but Drew’s an amazing man, and he’s not the only one. Yeah, yeah. Not so amazing lately. Come on. I’ll talk to Drew. [ Sighs ] Seriously, Mom, I don’t know how to thank you for your love and forgiveness. I’m always going to forgive you, and I’m always going to love you. Know that, okay? Your apology tour is not over. You’re going to have to make things right with Willow. There’s nothing more important than your wife and your children. And look at me. You cannot let Nina damage this family more than she already has. I’m sorry to interrupt, but Wiley’s asking for his daddy. Oh, thank you. The, uh — The kids are upstairs because Willow’s working a late shift. Haven’t really seen much of them lately. Oh, go. Go tuck in your son, and give them a hug from their grandmother. Okay. Thank you. Yeah.

So how did you do it? How did you — how did you shake the anger? I’ll let you know when I do. Did you know that anger is really just a byproduct of fear? Is it? Yeah. So it’s a symptom? Yeah, I think so, according to my book, yeah. Huh… Any other nuggets of wisdom in here? Yeah, I’m sure, perhaps. I mean, I’m only on chapter one. Um, my focus is — is a bit off these days. Uh, in fact, I think I read one page about three times, but I did grasp that sort of anger-fear connection thing. Maybe the fourth time is the charm. Yeah, maybe. Yeah. I’m just biding time ’til my friend gets here. I don’t know where they are. Yeah, well, it looks like you got a little bit of time to give that page another shot. Yeah. You know… I wonder whether an antidote to betrayal is a kind of fellowship, in a way. Ah, you might be onto something there. Yeah. Yeah, your company has been more medicinal than my scotch. That’s for sure. [ Chuckles ] “Medicinal”? I’ve ever been called “medicinal” before. No, it’s true, it’s true. Talking to you, I — I — I realize that I got to get the toxicity out of my life. Yeah. You let me know how that goes. [ Cellphone chimes ] Okay, who is blowing up my mama’s phone? [ Chuckles ] I am working on a special project. For the mayor’s office? With the mayor’s permission. But the project is off the books. Got it. Say no more. Yeah, well, it’s no secret from you. Curtis and I have been looking into a shooting. These alerts I’m getting could be my first solid lead. Promise me you’ll be careful. I have no idea what’s going on in Spencer’s mind, but all I know is that I have no faith that the PCPD will help me get my son back from the mayor’s son. I’m sorry. I was under the impression that my sister has been good to you and little Ace. Laura is the reason I am in this situation. She told me to turn myself in and insisted that I get a slap on the wrist, and then Ava pressed charges. Well, perhaps it’s time that you turned to my brother, Martin. He’s a lawyer. Yeah, he’s my lawyer. He was at my hearing. But a lawyer is not going to do me any good. There’s no way I can find Nikolas through traditional channels. Well, he’s also very resourceful. Look, even if Laura and Martin can help me get Ace back, it won’t do me any good if I am behind bars. So you don’t actually fear for little Ace’s safety. This is less a matter of protection and more about possession. Am I being lectured by an ex-con? [ Chuckles ] You sought me out. Besides, a rap sheet doesn’t preclude morality. Or motherhood, right? Right. Which is why I am appealing to your better angels. [ Scoffs ] What makes you think you can trust me? Look, I have no idea what it’s like to be a public figure, so I can’t even pretend to relate to your sensitivities there. I’m glad. I wouldn’t want that for you. If I were dating someone in the public eye, I — I would be willing to make some compromises, but it would really depend on what they were. Look, Blaze, I’ve… It took me a lot of time and a lot of work to get to where I am today, to live authentically my truth, and I’m never going to go back to anything less than that. Okay, so if I try to do better and am conscious of my attitudes and behaviors, can — can we just pick up where we left off? That might be kind of tough. My life is about to majorly change. I mean, you — you mean with the youth center opening? I just… That and this. As of this afternoon, I might be pregnant. This is major. No wonder you’re lying low tonight. How are you feeling? Fine. How are you feeling? I mean, it’s not a total surprise. You made it very clear that you were going to be your sister’s surrogate. Yeah, but now, it’s a reality. Yeah… But people get pregnant all the time, and they find ways to hang out with other people. So will we. At least that’s what we talked about. Right, but now that it’s actually happening, it’s… it’s a little hard to see how we can juggle that and be together, right? Maybe. Well, here we are. Uh, look, it’s — it’s been so great getting to know you, Blaze. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang on. So our timing isn’t perfect. I’ve missed you, Kristina. And I like you a lot, a lot. Yeah, I like you a lot, too, I just… I — I don’t know if that’s going to be enough. I feel so stupid. I should have picked up on the distance between us sooner, but it sounds like you’ve made up your mind. I’m not sure of much these days, which is why I think it’s probably best that we just, uh, call it. I guess so.

I should have held your hand at Rice Plaza and never let go.

I’ll, um — I’ll — I’ll see you around. Sounds good.

Hey, um, it’s me. I just — I just wanted to tell you that I loved you. Wiley’s upstairs playing with the truck that Nina got him, and it took everything I had not to chuck it out the window, along with everything else associated with that woman. Right, okay, okay. But you know what? Being out of the family is going to kill Nina, and she has no one to blame but herself. Yeah, right, Mom — but is that justice? I mean, you and I both know that Drew was just collateral damage. I mean, she went to the SEC to get you sent to prison. I know. I know that, but now, everyone knows that. And for me, the silver lining is I don’t have to coexist with Nina anymore. I don’t have to bite my tongue around her. I don’t have to serve her at my restaurant. I mean, I don’t have to listen to another sappy speech about why the two of us need to get along. I hate her for what she did to Drew, but now, I don’t have to pretend otherwise. Wait, you don’t want payback? Yes, I want payback. But I want peace of mind more. Since my mother passed, I realize that closure only comes from letting go. And I am ready to move on. I suggest you do the same.

You know, I don’t really have a picture of what my life looks like after the WSB. You know what — what you would want it to look like? Well, I mean, I thought I did, yeah. But now, you know… Well, there’s no clock, you know. You don’t have to put pressure on yourself. That’s very good advice. I don’t suppose you’d take it, would you? Hmm… [ Cellphone rings ] It’s Carly. She’s probably wondering where I am. That’s really nice… to have someone wonder. You know, it’s been my experience that after you ignore the first call, it just gets easier and easier to ignore the rest. You and I, right? We both have a lot of questions that we want to answer for ourselves. But you have one thing for sure that I don’t. And what’s that? You have someone who loves and wants to support you. Look, I don’t trust you. Not for a second. I don’t trust anybody. For all I know, Laura could have known about Nikolas’s plans. You’re accusing my sister of being a party to a kidnapping. Look, I’m saying that I need help. There must be something that you can do. Look, when I met you in the visiting room at Pentonville, you told me that you cared about family. Were those just empty words? Look, Ace is your family, and he’s also mine, and he has been taken from me. He has been taken from both of us. Are you going to let that stand? There’s nothing to worry about. I’m taking precautions. I hope so. I am, especially now that Curtis is focused on his recovery and can’t provide backup. You’re not going to forget that you’re not the top cop anymore? Well, it’s not something you forget. And if I discover anything that even flirts with putting me in danger, I will turn over the investigation officially. [ Cellphone chimes ] Go, take care of your investigation — safely. No danger flirting. Ah, okay. None of that. I’d ask which one of us is the parent, but I guess I can’t say that for much longer.

I don’t know if you’re in there or not or if you even exist yet, but… hi, it’s me, your auntie Kristina. The crazy one. I am a mess. Clearly. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be talking to you, but… You might be the only person who heard what just happened, so please just tell me if I did the right thing or not. [ Knock on door ]

[ Clears throat ]

Look, my own means are greatly reduced. But I do still know people who can make discreet inquiries on your behalf, and if there’s a trail, they will pick it up. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Um, what’s the next step? Well, I make a phone call. That’s it? That’s all you can do? No, I — I — I could also pray with you. Hey, there’s the man I adore. Hi. Looks like you found some good company. I did indeed. [ Chuckles ] I didn’t get a chance to say, Carly, that that service for your mother was really beautiful, and we’re all going to miss her so much. Thank you. And yeah, we are. [ Chuckles ] All right. Excuse me. I’m going to call my friend, see where they are. It was nice talking to you. Nice talking to you. Yeah. Have a nice night. Yeah, you too. Carly: Hey. Thank you. Thank you for calling me back. Um, I want to tell you that I — I — I know why you’re mad at Michael. And he should have told us the truth. I wish he would have. But, you know, I’ve — I’ve made some missteps myself when it came to protecting my family from Nina, so I really do understand. Michael and I will have to hash this out, and — and we will. But the — the bulk of my anger, that is — that is reserved for Nina. Oh, God. Join the club. The failed merger and your investment — that would never have been on the SEC’s radar if it wasn’t for her. Her actions left me at the mercy of that judge, and violent prisoners took me away from my daughter, my only child, Carly. I know, I know. I understand all that, I really do. I just — you know, it’s like I told Michael — there is a silver lining. There is. We don’t have to pretend to play nice with Nina anymore. We can put Nina in the rear view. Not me.

Michael: Hey. Um, I — I didn’t expect you back so soon. I’ll, uh — I’ll get out of your way. Michael, wait. How are you doing? I know you had to have some rough conversations today. Yeah, I, uh — I got quite the beating from Drew, which I deserved, and, uh, well, my mom gave me grace and understanding, which I really, really appreciated. I want you to know that I didn’t tell Carly or Drew anything about your part in this. I know, I know. It was Nina. Nina approached me at the hospital, Carly and Drew found us, and it didn’t take Nina seconds to throw in their faces that you had known the truth for months. Now do you understand why I went to the lengths that I did to protect you from her? I do. And that’s the problem. Nina’s petty, vindictive, envious because — let’s be real — she wanted to send your mother to prison so that she couldn’t be a grandmother to Wiley and Amelia or competition for Sonny. My mother is manipulative, insecure, and a liar, and I had the right to know that. [ Sighs ] I don’t know, Willow. I — I knew how hurt you’d be. Like I said, I was just trying to protect you. I don’t want your protection. I want the truth from you, Michael. Always. Nina’s awful, but that does not absolve you. Well, I’m not looking for absolution here, Willow. I’m — I’m looking for forgiveness. That can’t happen overnight. It can’t happen if we’re apart like this. Michael, I am too tired to get into this right now. Okay, then when? Mommy, Daddy, is it time to go home?

So you can tell me where the gun came from? All right. Name the time and place. Okay. Got it. Excuse me. Is there something I can help you with? I can help myself. Going somewhere?

You’re back. I thought I heard you talking to someone. I can go if you have company — No, no, no, I, uh — I don’t know if I, uh, have company or not yet. [ Chuckles ] Did you forget something? Not exactly. I just wanted to say that you may be right about everything, okay? Maybe I’m not ready. Maybe you do have too much going on. Maybe this won’t work, but how will we know if we don’t try? We won’t. I’m not a quitter, and I get the feeling that you don’t like what-ifs any more than I do. So… what do you think? Will you take a chance with me? It depends. On? What’s in the bag. [ Chuckles ] All the ingredients for the dinner that I’ll make while you relax. I did a quick internet search on foods to avoid after an IUI, so there’s nothing processed, spicy, or hard to digest. I promise. I’m going to guess there’s no wine in there either, then. No, but you did mention that you did want to try coquito one day, so I got some stuff to make some. Minus the rum. Wow. You thought of everything. Is it enough?

What are you doing up? It’s way past your bedtime. Daddy never came back up to read to me. I didn’t, did I? Well, you know what? If you’re still interested, I can read you a story now. Yes. Can we do it at our house? I like our house better than this one. Yeah, so do I. Then why haven’t you been home, Daddy? Uh, you know what? I — I’ve just been a little busy with work, but, you know, how about I carry you and Amelia to the gatehouse, and, um, I can read you a story there? Yes, please. Will you stay with us tonight? Um, you know, probably — probably not tonight. Then when will we all be together again? No offense — I’m not going to waste time praying when I could be doing.

Wow…

Uh, apologies for the late hour, but when you get this message, please come see me right away. It’s of vital importance. Nina needs to pay for the damage that she caused us and our families. I agree. And someday, I hope she will. Not someday — now, and I know exactly how to make her pay. Hey, Jordan. It’s me. I’m at Charlie’s Pub. I thought you’d be here by now. You know, if you can’t make it, just let me know. Call me back. Bye.

What do you want? Money? It’s best for everyone if Deputy Mayor Ashford leaves her pepper spray in her purse. Who are you? We’re going to need you to come with us. I’m not going anywhere until you identify yourselves. We’ll save the introductions for the ride. [ Exhales sharply ]

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[ Sighs ]

I miss you, Mom. I miss you so much. [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

You went behind my back and you interfered with my relationship with my mother? Willow, I was just trying to protect our family. You were manipulating me! No, that’s not what I was trying to do — Don’t! Just stop. [ Gasps ] I mean, I-I don’t know where my relationship with Nina was going to go, but instead of letting me make up my own mind, you blackmailed her?! I don’t — I don’t understand. If you were so worried about her influence on our kids, why wouldn’t you tell me the truth?! Hello. Hey. I, uh, I know you’re working, but I just — I just had to tell you that, uh, Wiley is putting on a puppet show for Amelia. Yeah, it is an epic saga about a family of four who adopts all the puppies at the local shelter. And, according to Wiley, what, it was… oh, especially the senior puppies because they deserve homes, too. That’s our boy. Yeah, yeah. So, anyway, I’ve been “hired” to film it and send it to you. So, if you receive a mystery video, be prepared for some fine cinema. Great. I look forward to it. Uh, anyway, I just wanted to give you the heads up that the kids are good. Um, they’re just wondering when you’re going to get home. So am I. I, um… I miss you.

Hey, I, um… I just wanted to say I… …I really appreciate the support — all of it. You’d better. [ Chuckles ] Okay. But I was — I was thinking that maybe it’d be best if you weren’t here when the doctor shows up, alright? We’re breaking a few rules and things could get dicey. And I don’t want you associated with any of the — What, dicey-ness? Thank you for understanding. I think it’s really… adorable, how you want to protect me. Mm-hmm. But you’re not going anywhere, are you? We’re in this together, and if this doctor has the information we need to win this lawsuit… [ Knock on door ] Hi. Dr. Finn? Dr. Sawyer. Thank you for coming on short notice. Please come in. I’m actually here on another case, so your timing is perfect. Excellent. This is Nurse Baldwin. If you don’t mind, she’ll be sitting in with us. Good to meet you. Likewise. Please have a seat. So, how can I help? You said you needed a consult on a patient? Finn: I do. In fact, your input might be life-altering. How did it go in court? Esme: Well, you would have known if you had been there, like you promised. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I would like to take my son home. Hey, Esme, we should talk first. Um, well, I have nothing to say to you. Hey. Hey. Sorry, sorry, sorry. Um… Okay. I don’t know what’s going on with you, but I want my son, and I want him now.

Ace is asleep. There’s no reason to wake him up right now. Plus, I just think that you and I should just… check in. Well, what do you want to know? Well, why they just let you go, for starters. Yeah, I’m sure you were hoping I’d get sent up the river for the rest of my life. No, these days, I have mixed feelings about things like that. Yeah, well, I don’t believe you. If any part of you cared about me, you would have brought Ace to my arraignment like I asked you to. Why? So that you could play on the judge’s sympathies? So that if worst came to worst, I could kiss my baby goodbye before they carted me away. But if it softened up the judge, sure. I mean, I guess that would have been a nice bonus. Yeah, there she is. What, like you wouldn’t have done the same thing? Like anyone wouldn’t? It doesn’t matter now. You’re free. But you still haven’t told me how. Did Ava drop the charges? Oh, please. Ava would have brought her own electric chair if she could have gotten it past security. Look, what do you want me to say? I pled guilty. I know. What, surprised? Yes. What can I say? I have changed as a person. Yeah, either that or you brokered a deal. My lawyer and the DA’s office didn’t want to clog up the system over a petty crime. And it’s not like I am ever setting foot in Ava’s drafty castle again. So, here I am, and here I go. I am getting my son, and I am taking him home. No, Esme, you can’t. May I see the patient’s file? I believe you’re familiar with the patient. Dennis Muldoon. Yes, I am. I was under the impression Mr. Muldoon had died. Yes, he did. Then if there’s no patient, then why do you need a consult? Dr. Finn, what’s this about? Mr. Muldoon died shortly after coming to see me. And now his wife is suing me for malpractice. I’m sorry to hear that. Thank you. I was hoping that your familiarity with the patient might help shed some light. You’re hoping I can provide information to assist with your defense? Yes. Dr. Finn, I’m sorry. I can’t help you. How did you know where to find me? Well, I came by the house, and Pilar said that you came here to be with Josslyn. Is she alright? Uh, physically she’s fine. She’s fine, but, um… God, she’s had a very emotional night, you know. Mm. She, uh… Josslyn has been very worried about her friend Adam, who has been going through a very difficult time. And this afternoon, he tried to kill himself. What? Yes. Oh, my God. Is — Is he alright? Did she say anything else? He’s stable. He’s stable, but apparently his parents put him under a crazy amount of pressure to succeed. Like, you know, good grades aren’t enough. If you don’t get %, you’re a failure. And apparently Adam snapped, and… I just — I don’t understand how parents can put their kid through that. I really don’t. I… Like, obviously I want the best for Scout, and I’m going to push her to succeed. But mistakes, I mean, that — that’s such an important part of life that that’s — that’s what you learn from, right? Story of my life, you know? Exactly. And look how you turned out. [ Chuckles ] I just always try to strike a balance with my kids, you know? I mean, I want them to excel, but I also want them to be true to who they are. I mean, Michael and Josslyn, they are achievers. You know, if they see a challenge ahead of them, they’re going to run right for it. Yeah, they take right after you. [ Laughs ] I don’t know about that. But Morgan, you know… I mean, he dreamed bigger than his follow-through. And Donna, she’s — she’s just so young. I hope to God I don’t mess that kid up. With Donna, you screw that up, she’s gonna let you know. [ Laughs ] Yeah. Yeah, she’s not afraid to speak her opinions. Donna has… incredible role models. Josslyn, Michael. Yeah. Josslyn is an incredible young woman, and Michael, I mean, he’s my rock. I couldn’t ask for a better son. And I couldn’t ask for a better friend.

Can we talk tonight when you get home? [ Elevator bell dings ] [ Sighs ] Willow? Tonight won’t work. Maybe tomorrow. Kiss the kids good night for me, okay? Nina, I am at work. What do you want? Just a few minutes. We haven’t spoken since New Year’s Eve, and there’s still a lot that needs to be said. Am I supposed to thank you for stabbing Carly and Drew in the back? Or for striking a deal with my husband so he would keep quiet about it? Thanks for helping me clean up, bud. Alright, I’m going to come up soon. I’m going to tuck you in. Okay? And — And Mommy, too? Yeah, Mommy will come up and give you a good night kiss when she gets home from work, even if you’re already asleep. Alright. Thanks, Melanie. You’re welcome. Come on, Wiley. [ Sighs ]

Michael, will you be joining us for dinner? Leo is insisting that we wait for you. Uh, no, tell Leo sorry, but I can’t make it. I’m actually just heading out. Oh, good. I hope he lectures you. He’s getting very good at it. Yeah. I’m looking forward to it. Uh, Ned, before I go, I wanted to ask you to return the proxy that I gave you. What? Why would he do that? Because our deal was conditional on no one finding out that Nina’s the one who turned Drew and my mom in to the SEC. But Ned lived up to his end of the bargain. He wasn’t the one that outed Nina. Look, I may lose what I love the most over all this. So, at the very least, Ned should lose control of ELQ. I’m not going to try to justify what I did. That’s a relief. But — But I would like to — I would like to explain why I did it. Nina. No, I know, I know, you’re at work, and if you could just give me a date and a time. There’s just so much that we need to say to each other. I have nothing to say to you. Yes, but I think that — that you do. You know, if I were you, I’d want to let me have it. See, we both have had a lifetime of pain. If we could just share that with each other, you know, a new understanding, I think that we should do that, even if it’s the last conversation that we’ve ever had. Carly: Nina! Haven’t you done enough damage? Can you leave Willow alone?

Willow, are you okay? Yes. I’m fine. Are you sure? Nina: Oh, God. Please. She’s a grown woman. Believe me, she has no trouble telling me to get lost. Yeah, but you never go away, despite turning me and Drew in to the SEC. For a crime you actually committed. Really? You’re married to Sonny Corinthos. You came at me out of spite, and others had to suffer. Well, not Michael. And what is that supposed to mean? Oh, he hasn’t gotten around to telling you? Well, I’m sure he’s going to. It’s not like it’s a secret anymore. Nina, what are you talking about? Yes, I did inform the SEC on you and Carly. Everyone knows that now. But the reason it was kept a secret for so long is because Michael knew and said nothing.

Proxy will be on your desk first thing in the morning. Is that soon enough? Thank you. Don’t misinterpret my willingness to return it as a victory, Michael. There’s nothing to interpret, Ned. Proxy is mine. I-I lent it to you. Now I want it back. It’s just a matter of business. See, the real issue is why you needed my silence. And that wasn’t business. You withheld the truth about Nina from Sonny, from Willow, and most importantly, from your mother and Drew — the ones most affected by Nina. And why? I’m trying to protect my family from you! See, my father is happy right now, so I’m not gonna take that away from him. I’m sure he’ll be happy until he finds out the kind of woman that you really are. I love Sonny. I don’t care. I’m not risking my family. You will only see them when I say that it is okay to see them. And you’re gonna do something else for me, too. You’re gonna sell my mother her half of the Metro Court back. I was protecting my family. Oh, you sound just like Grandfather at his worst. Oh, Michael, disregard your cousin. He has a, uh… Well, he has a noble streak, but it only shows up when he wants to take the moral high ground. Thank you for your support, Mother. So, about this little deal you made. Quartermaine to Quartermaine… I have never been prouder.

Dr. Sawyer, please just hear me out. I would rather hear from your attorney. I am more than happy to testify in court or a deposition. But without a court order, I can’t violate doctor-patient privilege, even when the patient is deceased, as I’m sure you know. I’m absolutely aware. Perhaps I could provide some context. I’ll tell you what. Have your lawyer reach out to me. Until then, I really should be on my way. Uh… Before you go, um… just hear me out. Who are you to tell me I can’t do anything? Ace is my son, and I am taking him home now. I need to tell you something first. Actually, you don’t. Trina already broke the news about her studying at the Sorbonne. And lucky you, you get to go along for the ride. At least now I know where your priorities lie, and they are not with your little brother. No, you know nothing of my priorities. And if I didn’t care about Ace’s welfare — Oh, you made your choice. Just own it. Yes, you’re right. I have made my choice. And so have I. I am bringing my son home, where he belongs. Ace’s home is not with you. Not anymore. Wow. I mean, there really is no rock bottom with you. Blaming Michael for what you did? I’m simply just telling you what Michael did. Yeah, well, it doesn’t make any sense, Nina. What reason could Michael possibly have to protect you? Oh, you know, he wasn’t protecting me. He was holding what I did over my head, using his silence as leverage. He was blackmailing me to force me to keep my distance from my daughter. [ Laughs ] I don’t know why I bother listening because every word out of your mouth is always a lie. Fine. Fine. If you don’t believe me, ask Michael. I will. Because I know I’ll get the truth from him. Willow, are you sure that you’re okay? No. But I will be. Okay, Carly, we need to get out of here. Okay. If you hadn’t lost me before, Nina, you have now.

Well, if I’ve learned one thing in my career as a physician, it’s to always listen to the nurses. Please, say what you have to say. Thank you. I can see that you want to help, that you have something to say. I’m not wrong about that, am I? Okay, before you make any decisions, there are a few things you should know about Dr. Finn. I’m sure you’re aware that he developed a cure for Blackwoods Disease. But what you can’t know is the very first person he saved with that cure was my sister. And when that cure was finalized, Dr. Finn handed over the patent to the hospital, saving it from financial ruin. Now, if this lawsuit prevails, he won’t be able to practice medicine anymore. And there’s no worse feeling, knowing that you can save someone and not being able to. So, please, can you just stay and hear what we have to say? Where the hell do you get off telling me where Ace’s home is? You are not his father. No, I’m not. I’m his brother, and I love him very much. Well, then prove it. Don’t go to Paris. Stay here with him. Right. I didn’t think so. When I said that Ace’s home wasn’t with you anymore, I didn’t mean it the way that you thought. Oh, and how did you mean it? Ace is gone. He’s gone. Gone? Gone where? With our father. You wanted to get everything out in the open? Go. Alright, uh, what I did to Carly and Drew, it was a stupid, impulsive decision, but I was really upset about the thought of losing you, and I lashed out. Lashed out? You are a wrecking ball! Yeah, well, you’re right, I-I am a lot. But please, you just have to understand. I know you know this, but Carly has kept me from both of my daughters, first Nelle, and then, of course, you. Nelle was dead by the time Carly figured out she was your daughter. I only have Carly’s word for that. Okay, well, you can take my word for this. Carly didn’t tell me that you were my mother because I didn’t want to know. No, you don’t mean that. Yes, I do. After the visitation hearing, I told Carly that I didn’t want to find my birth mother for fear that she might turn out to be as awful as you are. Well, joke’s on me, because here you are, my birth mother. Petty, vindictive, and selfish to the core. Since when are you proud of Michael? Since he showed his true colors. What you pulled is definitely worthy of my father. Underneath that mild-mannered baby face beats the heart of a true Quartermaine. I don’t know, if doing right by my family finally makes me a Quartermaine in your eyes, Tracy, then so be it. But I gave Nina my silence for the sake of my children and Willow, okay, because they are my priority above anyone and anything else.

Tracy: Carly. Drew. Oh, oh, I-I guess you — you have a lot to discuss. So, um… Ned, why don’t you join me in the kitchen? I’m suddenly famished. Ned: Yes, treachery always improves one’s appetite. So… Nina told you? She did. And I called her a liar. But for the first time in Nina’s life, she’s telling the truth, huh? Isn’t she? I agree that I have made mistakes. Mistakes? Oh, my God. Nina, please. It was all deliberate. You thought it through with care. You needed to hurt Drew in order to hurt Carly, and you were proud of what you’d done. No, I wasn’t — Just like you enjoyed causing a rift between Michael and Drew and his mother. I actually didn’t want to tell them anything. Nina! I was standing right there. You couldn’t wait to throw it in Carly’s face that Michael knew. Michael was blackmailing me. Blackmailing me! He told me that the only way that he would keep quiet is if I agreed to let him decide when I could see you and the kids. And I agreed to that because… because losing you a bit at a time was better than losing you all at once. That’s what was going to — that’s what’s happening now. Wow. Carly was right. All you do is lie to everyone. And the person that you’re lying to the most… is yourself. How do you propose we do this without violating confidentiality? Very carefully. Off the record, strictly hypotheticals. And if you say stop, we stop. Okay. [ Sighs ] Hypothetically, a patient who dies from stage IV colon cancer usually has been exhibiting symptoms for quite some time. Yes? Yes. Hypothetically, this patient…may have been exhibiting symptoms for two or three months prior. It would be a certainty that a patient in this condition would be symptomatic. Say this patient had a history of traveling to remote locations. They exhibit symptoms consistent with colon cancer or any other maladies, and they tested positive for one or more of those maladies. Personally, I would screen for any and all unknowns to rule them out. Including cancer. Correct. And if testing came up positive for cancer, I would certainly refer that patient to an oncologist. Hypothetically.

Nikolas was here? Yes. And that’s why I didn’t bring Ace to court. My father came back. And he wanted to take me and Ace with him. Take — Take him where? Where — Where did Nikolas take Ace? Someplace safe. Well, Ace is safe with me! Did you at least fight him off? You don’t have a scratch on you. Did you at least call the police?! We have to find where Nikolas took Ace! Esme, I don’t know. I don’t know where my father took Ace. You need to accept that Ace is gone, though. The hell I do! I’m Ace’s mother! I’m his legal guardian! Nikolas has no right to my son, the son that — that he abandoned. No, this is kidnapping! I’m calling the police. Esme, put the phone away. You don’t tell me what to do, Spencer! Don’t you mean “Spence”? That’s what you used to call me, remember? Back when you were busy manipulating people, destroying their property, ruining their lives.

Thanks again for coming. I really need you on my side, Spence. Spencer: The old Esme. The one that lived to do her father’s bidding.

May I? If you have another hypothetical. Yeah, of — of course. This is actually more of a procedural question. Go ahead. When you refer a patient to an oncologist or any specialist, really, does your office know if that patient made and kept their appointment? Like most practices, once we make the referral, it’s up to the patient to let us know if they followed up. Right. So, hypothetically… Some patients, we never hear back from.

I called you “Spence.” You did. So what? So, I think that we both know what that means. Nothing! It means nothing, especially now that my son has been kidnapped! It means that you’re back. The old Esme, the one who destroyed my entire world. Yeah, well, that’s a little melodramatic. No. No, it isn’t. Look me in my eyes and tell me that you don’t remember. Tell me that you don’t remember swan diving off of that tower and my father keeping you prisoner up there for months. Hmm? Tell me that you don’t remember tormenting Trina and setting Ava’s car on fire and using me to drive a wedge between Ava and my father, all because your father put you up to it. You have his sick obsession with her. I have heard those stories, and that is all they are to me. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. You remember. You’re the same Esme. You’re the same Esme that targeted me at school, that tried to convince me that you loved me when you didn’t. And the new Esme, whatever that facade was, it came very, very close to being a decent person and a good mother. But that Esme…gone. You’re back to being a puppet for your psychotic father. That is the Esme Prince that I’m talking to right now, isn’t it? Oh, my God. Nikolas didn’t just take Ace. You gave him away, didn’t you? You gave Nikolas my son! That night at the church, that — that was a turning point for me. For the first time in my life, I confessed my sins. I owned up to everything that I was doing. And — And I realized that I was blaming Carly for everything because she kept my daughters from me. But the important thing is, is I’m going to stop blaming Carly, and I’m definitely going to stop beating myself up for my mistakes. On the subject of beatings, Drew was almost beaten to death in prison. Yes, I felt terrible about that. Okay. And that changes exactly nothing. You were desperate to hide what you did, especially from me. That’s why you made your deal with Michael. No, no, I agreed to — to Michael’s terms because, believe it or not, I-I wasn’t just thinking of myself. I was thinking about Michael. -Oh, please. -No. No, really. Willow, I knew that if you found out that Michael was making a deal with me, that he was willing to blackmail me for the sake of your happiness, that your marriage, your family, might pay the price. I just want you to be happy. I want the kids to be happy. I love you!

You may have convinced yourself that you had these noble motives, but, Nina, all you really ended up doing was hurting me and Michael and my children and their other grandmother, and Drew, the man who saved my life. It’s enough, Nina. I want nothing more to do with you.

I don’t hear any yelling. Oh! I wish I could be a fly on the wall. Mmm! Yum, yum, yum. Carrots? Hummus? No, I do not want a carrot or hummus. Do you even care how Michael played fast and loose with your own son? [ Laughing ] Oh, my God. I can’t believe it. After all these years, you still don’t get it. I don’t care about Michael! Are you sure? Because a minute ago, he was the apple of your eye. Well, I’m always pleased when a Quartermaine acts like a Quartermaine. And when Michael does it, it is a thing of beauty. The man knows what he wants, and he’s very practical about how he’s gonna go and get it. Now, right now he’s a little distracted with the Nina thing, but at some point he’s gonna turn his attention back to the family business. You, my friend, better be prepared. You sure? Why would you stay silent and protect Nina? I-I wasn’t protecting Nina. I-I was protecting my family from Nina. When did you find out? At their wedding. But you didn’t object, Michael? The ceremony was already over. They were already married, and I-I… And Drew was already in prison. So that makes it okay not to tell us? No, the damage was already done, Drew. It wouldn’t have gotten you out of prison. The only thing that exposing Nina would accomplish would be hurting my dad and Willow. Well, maybe you could have told us, and then we could have decided what needed to be done. I-I know the kind of woman Nina is — the vindictiveness, the total disregard for other people. I had to limit my children’s exposure to her. I had — had to protect them. I had to protect Willow. By keeping information from us? I went to tell Dad. I-I went to tell him first. When I talked to him, he was just so happy. He was going on and on and on about how much it meant to him that we accepted Nina into the family, and I-I couldn’t go through with it. I-I couldn’t. I… [ Sighs ] I couldn’t crush his happiness. So, yes, I-I went to Nina and I blackmailed her instead. So… So you put Sonny’s happiness ahead of our friendship. No, Drew. I didn’t see it that way. That’s the way I see it. We were friends, partners. We’re family! Michael, I trusted you. Your mother trusted you. And this — this is how you repay us?

How did you do that? Never mind. Thank you. Thank you for getting Dr. Sawyer to stay. I mean, you really are much better with people than I am. Oh. I know, obviously, but I just want you to know, what you said, that was — that was very kind of you. Just calling it as I see it. I don’t think anyone’s ever spoken about me the way you did. Oh, they do. Just not in front of you. Afraid it will go to my head? Ooh, yeah. You’d be insufferable. [ Laughs ] When you’re right, you’re right. Well, maybe you should stick around and hear one or two more good things. Only one or two? Don’t get greedy. Okay, this is what I want to know. Why didn’t Mr. Muldoon ever mention Dr. Sawyer. With the oncologist referral? And why’d he never follow up on any of the tests I recommended? I mean, I get why Mrs. Muldoon didn’t say anything. Mm. In fairness, maybe she didn’t know. Oh. Well, maybe. But that would mean he hid it from her as well, which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. We need to find that oncologist. Then that’s what we’ll do. Trial’s right around the corner. The sooner the better. You are something else. [ Crying ] You go on and on about how rotten and selfish your father is, but it turns out you are no better. You do what you want, you take what you want, and to hell with everyone else. You think that this was easy for me? I don’t care if it was easy for you or not. You did it! Yes it did. Yes, I did, because I think that Ace will have a happier life with my father than he will with the daughter of Ryan Chamberlain. Who cares whose daughter I am? What matters is that Ace is my son and that you and your father are going back to prison, where you belong. Oh, speaking of prison, if you go back to the cops with this, I will tell them that you got your memory back, and they will hold you accountable for everything, Esme. Because I called you “Spence”? That’s right. After you broke into Wyndemere and revisited the scene of the crime. Definitely suspect behavior, don’t you think? Can you really afford to risk it?

You are all that I care about — you and Dillon. Well, let’s face it, Dillon does not really have a head for business. And then there’s Brook Lynn. She does have Quartermaine instincts — just, she doesn’t have Quartermaine priorities, but I’m working on her. And then there’s Leo. What about Leo? I don’t care whose blood he is. That boy is my grandson, and I adore him. And the rest of us? You and yours — that’s all I care about, above all else. Now, am I pleased that Michael and Drew are at each other’s throats? Of course I am. [ Chuckles ] It strengthens our position, because the only way you come out on top is if you’re standing on everybody else. Right? Right? You got a point. So now that we have nothing more to say to each other ever, I’m going to get back to work. Willow, I-I know that I hurt you. But I’m never gonna stop hoping that you will forgive me someday so maybe we can start over [voice breaking] as mother and daughter. Hope all you want. I’m done. Yeah, I know that you mean that now. And — And maybe it is the end of us. But I will always be here for you if you need me, Willow. Always.

Drew, you need to understand, by the time I found out — I-I understand, Michael. I understand you more than ever. Come on, let’s go. I need to talk to my son. Okay.

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I know it’s unusual. I usually like short negotiations because the longer the negotiations are, the more at risk something could — One moment. Excuse me. Can I — You have, uh — Do you know where Cyrus Renault’s room is?

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What are you trying to do to me?

Willow. Has my friend been brought in? Adam Wright. Uh, yes. Dr. Finn is with him now. Where? Uh, he’s in Trauma Room One, but you can’t go in there. I know. I just have to be nearby. Airway’s clear. How’s his BP? over . Pulse is and thready. Adam?! Adam! Adam. I need to know what he swallowed. Come on. The paramedics brought this in, and they said he’d been drinking vodka. Okay, that combo could do it. This kid meant business. Adam, come on. Adam, wake up! [ Monitor beeping ] Adam!

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Hello? Carly. Can you please come to General Hospital? Joss is here. Is she okay? Yes, but I think she needs you. I’ll be right there. Esme, you must be relieved. Yeah. Um…have you seen Spencer? He was supposed to bring Ace here. Yeah, no, I haven’t — I haven’t seen them. But it looks like you didn’t need that adorable baby boy to sway the judge’s opinion. You must be thrilled. You must be disappointed with my sentence. I can understand. Please don’t presume you know anything about me. Come on, Trina. I mean, the revenge porn of Cameron and Josslyn, framing you for the crime. If the allegations were true and I were in your position, I wouldn’t be done with me until I was locked up forever. I’m not leaving Port Charles. My life is here. Trina is here. My grandmother is here on. Aunt Alexis is here. And I’m not — I’m not throwing that away. I’m not going to abandon everyone and everything just so that I can go on the run with you. What are you talking about? I’m asking a lot. I know that, Spencer. No, you’re not just asking a lot. You’re asking for everything. Hey, that’s our only option. At least for now. No, this is your only option. But it’s not mine. Ace isn’t going with you, and neither am I. It’s the only way for us to be together as a family. Spencer, you have to trust me on this. That’s just the thing, is that I don’t trust you. And I am not running away with you because I am not like you. Don’t you realize your brother is in danger if he stays here?

His blood pressure is dropping. Do we have any history on this kid? Any past narcotic abuse? He’s on dextroamphetamine. For ADHD? Uh, correct. Anything else? He was treated not that long ago here for panic attacks. Josslyn Jacks brought him in, and I checked him in. Okay. Find out if he’s taking anything else, please.

[ Monitor beeping ]

How is Adam? We’re doing everything we can to help him, but we need some more information. Yeah, I was there when he passed out. I called . Are you the one who found the pills? Yeah, I found him at the park. He was drinking, and the pills had fallen out of his pocket. Do you know if he took any of them? No. But he couldn’t have taken them that long before I found him. Maybe an hour ago. Alright, it’s really important that we know as much about his medical history as possible. So, has Adam used drugs in the past? He has ADHD, so he’s taking something for that. Dextroamphetamine. Yeah. That’s it. Anything else? No, not that he’s made me aware of. What about the drinking? Adam got really drunk on New Year’s Eve, but that was the first time I’d ever seen him drunk. Okay. It’s been very helpful. Thank you for all that info. Yeah. Of course. Joss? How are you holding up? Adam has been struggling for months. How did I not see it coming? [ Door opens ] I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt. Can I have a word with Mr. Renault? Mr. Renault? Is that okay with you? Oh, yeah. Yes, that’s — that’s fine with me. Mr. Corinthos’ timing is positively providential. Yeah. Why — Why is that? I have some news that will uplift your spirits.

My parents raised me to understand right from wrong. Yeah, my parents didn’t raise me… not that I could even remember if they did. My point is… I believe in the justice system, and for it to work, it has to be fair. So do I want you to pay for the horrible things that you did to Joss and Cam and me? Of course I do. Because you broke the law multiple times and you deserve to be punished for your crimes. That’s only fair. But you don’t deserve to spend time in prison for some petty breaking and entering where no one got hurt. Esme… …as much as I dislike you… …I found myself agreeing with the judge. I’m surprised you could be so rational about this. I want to live my life looking ahead. I’m leaving Port Charles soon. And I don’t want my very justified anger towards you to hold me back. Wait, so you’re — you’re leaving town? Don’t get too excited. It’s only for one semester. But yes, I was accepted to study at the Sorbonne in Paris. [ Chuckles ] Congratulations. That — That seems like an amazing opportunity. It is. Although I know Spencer is gonna miss you like crazy while you’re abroad. Yeah. Yeah, he might… if he wasn’t coming with me. There’s still a lot of unknowns. Unfortunately, yes. Let’s get prepped for a gastric lavage. Shouldn’t we ask for approval from one of the co-chiefs of staff? There’s no time. No time for waiting. Let’s go. Dr. Finn knows what he’s doing. Yes, Doctor.

[ Monitor beeping ]

What happened to Adam… it is not your fault. All the signs were there. I knew Adam was in trouble. But you’re not a mind reader. You could not have predicted that Adam was going to try to take his own life. Did he ever talk about suicide with you? No. He never used that word. But God, more than once he talked about how the pressure was never ending. And I was so worried about him, I told the RA what was going on with him. Well, it sounds like you did the right thing, Josslyn. You tried to get Adam help. [ Elevator bell dings ] But it didn’t work. I think that’s what pushed Adam over the edge. Carly: Josslyn? Mom! Hey. Oh. Adam tried to kill himself. I found him in the park. Oh. Thank you. Oh, Joss. And what makes you think that my little brother is in danger? Because look, I liked it better when Esme and Ace were both living here with my grandmother and Kevin, but still… As long as Ace is under Esme’s care, your brother is in danger. Look, I know that you haven’t been around, so you might not know this, but Esme is actually a very, very good mother to Ace. No, she’s playing a part, showing people what they want to see. But at her core, Esme is still the same viper that caused so much destruction for both of our lives. I actually do believe that this version of Esme loves her son. Whatever love Esme has for Ace is outweighed by her curiosity for her former life. Don’t you get it? Esme wants to remember. That’s why she’s searching her past. That’s why she went to Wyndemere and broke in. How do you know about that? I told you. I’ve been watching things. Whatever stories Esme makes up about her reasons for going there, you and I both know better. Okay. Yes, I have at times wondered about Esme, and who’s to say whether or not she’s gotten her memories back? But how can we know that for sure? We don’t have any proof. We don’t have any evidence of that. No. We both know what her true nature is. Esme is still the same person who tormented both of us, who relished seeing our family in pain. And what will cause more pain than… running away with Ace? Or… God forbid… doing something far worse?

We’re going to be fine here, right, Cyrus? Oh, I-I think we will. Yeah. [ Monitor beeping ] Mr. Corinthos. Believe it or not, I’m happy to see you again. You know what? The nurse is gone. You can stop with the “Mr. Corinthos” nonsense. Just if you got something to say, say it quick. [ Elevator bell dings ] Hey, Dex. Why are you dressed like that? Were you just in Cyrus Renault’s room? Nina, you shouldn’t be here. Is Sonny with Cyrus right now?! I’m sorry. You can’t go in there. So he is in there.

What you need to know is I’m a sinner. That’s not news. I know I’ll never be able to fully repent for my past. I beg forgiveness from God every day. But I don’t know that the gates of heaven will open for me after the things I’ve done. That’s an awfully big wind up, Cyrus. Can we just, you know — Can we just get to the point? This is why I now need to live a fully penitent life, continue to try to atone for my sins, and accept my punishment with grace. Tick-tock. You don’t need to send anyone else to do your dirty work. Okay? Why is that, Cyrus? I won’t be pressing charges against you. The case will be closed. Trina, wait. What do you mean you’re — you’re going to Paris? I can’t believe Spencer would abandon his brother like that. You moved out of Laura and Kevin’s place. You made the decision that Spencer would see a whole lot less of Ace. Besides, this is a really great opportunity. Yeah, for — for you. What about — Spencer’s not even in college. I didn’t want to leave Spencer. Isn’t this, like, really selfish of you? If you would have let me finish, I was gonna say that Spencer didn’t want to leave me either. Besides, it’s not like he has a job or anything that ties him down here. Well, what about his grandmother? Laura? She spent a summer in Europe trying to find Spencer’s dad. I think Laura can handle Spencer being gone for one semester. Fine. Laura will probably be okay with this. But what about Ace? What about me? What about you, Esme? I know what the old Esme is capable of, but there has to be a better way than taking off with her child. If there was a way that I could stay in Port Charles and fight for custody, I would do that. But if I stay, I’ll go to prison. The way I did. Your sentence was fairly brief. In my case, I don’t know when I’d be free again. And that does Ace no good. But you do have to face the consequences of your actions at some point, right? I mean, you have a family and one of your kids is just a baby, so at some point it does need to stop being all about you. I’m doing this for Ace. For all my flaws and failings, this isn’t a choice between me and a better man. It’s a choice between me and Esme. And what if Esme wasn’t a factor? How — How would that even be possible? Well, my grandmother convinced Esme to turn herself in to the PCPD for breaking into Wyndemere. And as the current owner of the property, Ava has decided to press charges. In fact, her hearing is being held right now. If Ava gets her way, Esme is going to be spending some time in prison, and that’s going to give you a window of opportunity in which you can squash whatever legal troubles you have, as well as file for custody of Ace. Even if Esme does go to prison, she still has rights. She won’t just roll over. But you’re the father, so you have just as much a claim as she does, right? [ Cellphone ringing ] It’s my grandmother. Maybe she has an update. Hey, are you at the courthouse with Esme? Yes. Okay. Thank you for telling me. Well? She pled guilty. Um…she’s not gonna have to serve any time. She gets six months probation. So Esme is basically a free woman. I found Adam in the park. He was just sitting there trying to play his guitar, drinking from a bottle of vodka. Thank God you went to look for him. You saved his life. I just can’t believe he took it this far. [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ] Hey. Hey, Dr. Finn, how is he? I understand you’re the one who found Adam and called the ambulance, and we thank you for that. But, um, we really only speak to family, so all I can say is we pumped his stomach. But he’s in stable condition. Oh, thank God. Thanks to your quick thinking, Josslyn. Adam should make a full recovery. Thank you. This is such a relief. See? You did the right thing. We do need to speak to Adam’s parents, though. I can get Adam’s parents contact information. No, please do not call his parents. Honey, they have to. No, you don’t understand. His parents are the reason he tried to kill himself.

In the state of New York, the victim doesn’t need to press charges for assault. The state can pursue the case without you. While that may be true, I wonder how much effort the DA will want to invest in a case where the key witness testifies that I was the one who provoked the assault. You had gone to a church trying to commune with God, as you searched for answers, I came upon you. Instead of responding with kindness, I responded with hostility and bitterness, maybe even malice. In other words, I sinned against you. So if the DA takes the case to trial and I’m called to testify, I’ll repent and beg for forgiveness. It’s the exact opposite of what you told the cops. W-W-Why? What was the change of heart? I don’t understand. Well, I think you do. Because if you’re gonna reverse your position just like that, there’s got to be something in it for you. So w-what do you want in return? That’s what I’m asking. Nothing. I’m aware that a man in your position might just want to finish the job he started. And since getting out of Pentonville, I really have come to appreciate my freedom. And my life might be really small now, but I cherish it and I would like to keep living it. Is that so hard to understand? For an average person, maybe. But for you, I don’t believe a word you’re shoveling at me. [ Chuckles ] Well, would you believe another person helped me see the error of my ways? Who got to you, Cyrus? Uh, the person asked me not to say. Who?! Let me keep my word, Sonny. It’s…the only thing I have left. Dex, please. Ever since Sonny found out what I did, he hasn’t been thinking clearly. I’m worried about him. If anything happens to him — If Sonny wants you to know something, he’ll tell you himself.

I am genuinely sorry that it’s come to this. Yes. Me too. I’m not giving up on Sonny. I’m not going to stop loving him. I will do anything for the man that I love.

Adam does not have a good relationship with his parents. He would not want them to be involved. And he’s not a minor. He’s over . That has to count for something, right? Adam’s currently unconscious and his parents are next of kin. They need to be notified. I’m… I’m really sorry, but that’s hospital procedure. Josslyn, I know you, and I know your heart is in the right place, but if that was Cameron in there, don’t you think I should be notified? It’s not the same thing. Adam’s parents are the problem. He’s terrified of them. He got an A minus on a test, and they considered that a failure. Okay, I understand, but legally, his parents need to be notified. Thank you. Um, you do what you need to do. Yeah. Come here. Can’t they at least wait till Adam wakes up and ask him if he wants his parents to know? You’ve heard a lot about Adam’s parents this semester, haven’t you? It’s crazy, the amount of pressure they put on him. The way he talks, they don’t even see him. It’s just about him getting the best grades and to get into the right med school. Yeah. He seems to be leaning on you a lot, too, right? Yes. I thought I was helping. Clearly not. Hey, you didn’t do anything wrong. Adam is lucky to have a friend like you. When his parents find out what he did… Adam is never going to forgive me. Oh, baby. I am Ace’s mother, and I thought that Spencer wanted to be a part of his little brother’s life. Spencer will always be part of Ace’s life, but he’s just giving you the space that you said you wanted. I said I wanted space. That didn’t mean I wanted his brother living on another continent. It’s not like we’re never coming back to Port Charles. We’re going to be in Paris for one semester. Yeah, but what if you two love living there? And then that one semester extends into the summer, and then you decide to live there for another year. And Spencer can party his way through Europe, leaving his brother totally behind. Spencer is not gonna do that. He’s way too loyal to Ace. You’re in love with Spencer! Of course you’re gonna say that! I can’t believe I have to defend Spencer to you, of all people. But what has he done except help you and Ace? Look. Ace loves his brother. He lights up every single time Spencer walks into the room. And Ace is too little to understand the difference between a parent and a brother. How was Ace gonna understand that Spencer hasn’t just completely abandoned him? I don’t understand how this could have happened. Esme gets six months of probation and zero time in jail? Esme wasn’t on trial for making the revenge porn of Josslyn and Cam, or for framing Trina. This case was just about breaking and entering into Wyndemere. And like I said, Esme wouldn’t have broken into Wyndemere unless she thought it would help her get her memories back. She said that she did it for Ace, and I appreciate that. But Ava doesn’t see it that way. I mean, why — why can’t she just let it go? Because you broke into her home, Esme, and actions have consequences. Yes, says the person who skirted consequences his entire life. Wait. You remember, don’t you? What? No, I — I’m just going off of everything that I’ve learned from your past, from Laura and Kevin. Nikolas: If Esme was truly committed to starting a new life as Ace’s devoted mother… then wouldn’t she want to avoid Wyndemere at all costs? Esme: Thanks again for coming. I really need you on my side, Spence. Spencer, what are you thinking? Well, I don’t know anything for sure. It’s really more so just a feeling. A feeling about what? Esme might not be telling the whole truth about why she broke into Wyndemere. She said something. It’s r– It’s a really, really small thing, so it might not mean anything. What did — What did she say? She called me Spence. And that was the name that she called me the whole time that we were together. And she hasn’t called me that since she lost her memory. But then earlier today at the PCPD, she called me Spence. And — And it wasn’t just what she said, it was how she said it. It was the same tone. It was the same inflection. It was the same… everything. I don’t know. It could just be a coincidence. Oh, you know better. It’s proof that Esme is lying. She must have gotten her memories back. But then how can we know that for sure? We can’t. As long as she denies it. But are you really willing to trust her? Do you want to risk your brother’s life for Esme? I’ve got a call in to PCU requesting Adam’s parents’ contact information. Okay, I’ve called for a psych consult. I’m sure Adam will be put on a -hour hold. Maybe we’ll be a wake-up call for his parents to start taking better care of their son. Maybe. The situation with Adam’s parents sounds terrible, and I can’t imagine putting that kind of pressure on my kid. But he tried to kill himself. This is really serious. And now his parents will be able to give him the support he needs. I mean, Adam is clearly crying out for help. I just wish I did something sooner. [ Sighs ]

You change your mind about Renault? Cyrus is still a poison in Port Charles. We’ve got — We’ve got to deal with him. We just got to figure out another way. What about the assault charge against you? Somebody convinced Cyrus not to testify. Without the victim’s testimony… Right. But listen, Scorpio’s not — He’s not gonna risk the embarrassment of losing a weak case. You know what I mean? I’m just trying to figure out… who convinced Cyrus to drop the charges. I might know. Who? Cyrus wasn’t alone when I got here. There was someone in his room with him. Who?

…to renew. And if they talk about… With Spencer out of the country, this could be your chance to prove that you can go it alone as Ace’s mom. And yes, Spencer has helped out a lot, but it’s time for him to take a step back. And you made the same point when you moved out of Laura’s place. So, what? Am — Am I supposed to thank you now? Like you’re doing me this big favor? You can think of it however you want. But I want you to know… that not for one second did we question your abilities as a mom. You see, we were only thinking about Ace. Spencer and I don’t think about you at all. I gotta go. Congratulations, Esme. You got what you wanted.

When will Esme be back for Ace? Well, the hearing’s over. She’s a free woman, so any minute now. Then we’re running out of time. Even if you won’t come with me, you have to let me take Ace away and get him out of Esme’s grasp. This is our only chance. When Ace was born, I was certain that you were going to come back. And when you didn’t, I was furious with you. And I swore then and there that I was going to make sure that Ace had a stable childhood, no matter what. I know. And I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have left. And it wasn’t fair for me to leave you to pick up the pieces. I know it looks like I’m running away again, but I swear this time it’s different. I’m not running away to escape punishment. I’m running to protect my son. Let me be a father to Ace… and to you. Let me do the right thing for our family. [ Voice breaking ] Let me save my son. [ Sighs ] You know, as awful as that was… it was nice seeing you back in your element. And thank you… for backing me up with the nurse. I realize she was only following procedure. Yes, but you were making the right call. You tried to help Adam, and he pushed you away. And then when he really needed your help, you were there for him and you did the right thing. He’s gonna understand. I’m so proud of you. Hey. Sorry. I don’t want to interrupt, but, Josslyn, I thought you’d want to know that Adam is stabilized now. In case you want to see him. Yeah, I do. I just have to grab something from my car. Oh. Hold on. Or… we could… give Adam a night to absorb what happened, and we can come back tomorrow. No, I need to see him today. Besides, I have something that belongs to him. I’ll be right back.

Does Josslyn realize that she saved Adam’s life? No. No. She feels that she should have known what he was gonna try. Okay, I’ll tell you what I want. I need confirmation first thing tomorrow. Goodbye. What did you do? Excuse me? What did you promise, uh, Cyrus? Well…nothing that I couldn’t afford to part with. Your freedom is that important to me. What made you think it was a good idea to strike a deal with Cyrus? Cyrus is gonna drop all the charges against you. A fight that I caused. You wouldn’t have attacked Cyrus if you weren’t so upset with me. You know, I caused a lot of trouble. I made some mistakes, and everything is falling apart, Sonny. And if I could go back in time, I would. I would change how I handled things, but that’s not a possibility. What is a possibility is me making a deal with Cyrus. All I’m trying to do is clean up the mess that I made. Next time you get the urge to help me… …don’t. Sonny. I have to do something. This is my life. Stay away from my business. No, as a matter of fact… stay away from me.

Adam’s really lucky you cared more about saving his life than about getting someone to sign off on your diagnosis. In life or death — there’s just no time to second guess. To be able to make a difference, to help that kid… to know his life depended on making a split-second decision, it…reminded me of why I love being a doctor. Also reminded me of… what I stand to lose if I can’t be one.

You know, on one hand, I am very proud of Josslyn and how she handled the situation. But on the other hand? Well, I hate that she feels responsible for him. I… We just want to protect our kids, right? Until life gets in the way. [ Chuckles ] I’m ready to see Adam. Sure. I’ll take you in. Okay. Um, if — if you don’t mind, I’d prefer to go in alone. Okay. Well, um, we’ll be right here if you need us. Thank you. [ Sighs ]

[ Monitor beeping ]

Hi, Adam. It’s me — Joss. I brought your guitar from the park. I know how much you love it.

I’m gonna stay with you until you wake up. Because, Adam, you are not alone. You have to know that taking Ace away with me is the best option for your brother. All of the points that you’re making about Esme are valid and… if she does get her memories back, she has zero incentive to be honest about it. So you’ll let me take Ace with me? It [sighs] Uh, yeah. His bag — Spencer, you’re making the right decision. Listen to me. His bag is in his room. Thank you. You’re okay. Okay? Hey. Okay. Alright. Um… I really hope that I get to see you again so that I can keep reminding you how much I love you. And, um… [ Exhales shakily ] When I, uh… When I first learned about you, I wasn’t really sure how to feel. And — And then I saw you, and… and then all I had was just pure love for you, Ace. All I’ve ever wanted for you is just happiness and — and safety and love. And… I don’t — I don’t — I don’t — I don’t know what I’m doing. But I — But I think that I’m making the right decision. I just hope that you remember always, always that you have an older brother that loves you very, very much.

[ Exhales shakily ] Okay. If you ever hurt him or if you ever abandon him — No, never. Listen to me. If you ever hurt him, I will find you and I will make you pay. I know that. He likes grapes, but they need to be cut into quarters so that he doesn’t choke. And, um… as you can see, he’s a very good sleeper, but… [ Chuckles ] …he likes to be read bedtime stories before bed. It helps him calm down. Got it. Spencer, please come with us. It’ll make the transition so much easier on your little brother. And honestly… I’d love it, too. I’m very — You can’t know… how much I’ve missed you, son. I’m glad that I’ve been able to play what role I’ve been able to in Ace’s life. I have a life with Trina now, so… I can’t. Okay. I understand. And I promise you, one day we will both be back. Don’t make promises that you can’t keep. Not to me, not to him. I swear we will. Just make sure that he’s looked after. That’s what’s most important. Okay. There you go. It’s okay. I got you. I got you. Alright. It’s okay. I’ll put this on the elevator. Okay.

Finn. Good news. The doctor Muldoon saw in Beechers Corners, she’s in Port Charles and she’s willing to meet with us. This could be your best chance to beat the malpractice suit. I told Josslyn that Adam’s parents will only want the best for him, you know. I sincerely hope that’s true. Parents can have all the good intentions in the world. But…they can still let their children down. I talked to the station. You have your time slot. As soon as Sonny’s case is officially thrown out, then you can… start spreading the good word. Praise the Lord. Sure. Whatever you say.

I got to tell you, you impressed me today. I-I didn’t do anything, boss. Well… the fact that you were gonna follow my orders lets me know I can count on you. Thank you. Any questions? Just one. What are we gonna do about Cyrus?

I’m gonna make that bastard wish… I didn’t stop you from putting him out of his misery. [ Monitor beeping ] [ Door opens ] Hi, Joss. Trina. Hey. Thanks for coming. Of course, I dropped everything as soon as I got your text. How’s Adam? Um, well, the good news is that I found him. So the paramedics got him to the hospital in time. But, Trina… I have no idea what I’m gonna say to him when he wakes up.

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